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SINGLES SLEEPERS ALBUMS BILLY JOEL, "BIG SHOT" (prod. by P. Ra- CHER, "TAKE ME HOME" (prod. by B. ANNE MURRAY, "NEW KIND OF mone) (writer: Joel) (Impulsive/ Esty) (writers: Aller-Esty) (Rick's, FEELING." "You Needed Me," Mur- April, ASCAP) (3:39). Joel's fine BMI) (3:26). Cher launches her ray's last single, helped to revitalize sense of sarcasm and his finesse new disco image with this stun- her career and this new set pro- asastory -tellerareperfectly ning Bob Esty production, per- duced by Jim Ed Norman should blended on this second release 0fectly suited to her powerful deliv- continue the chart streak. "I Just from the "52nd Street" Ip. It's al- ery and sensuous insinuations. Fall In Love Again" and a re -make ready an AOR hit. Columbia 3- Just right for dancin'. Casablanca of "You Got WhatIt Takes" are 10913. 965. highlights. Capitol SW 11849 (7.98). LINDA RONSTADT, "JUST ONE LOOK" KAYAK, "KEEP THE CHANGE" (prod. by SISTER SLEDGE, "WE ARE FAM- (prod. by Asher) (writers: Carroll - MacKay -Kayak) (writer:Scher-ILY." This talented singing foursome Payne) (Premier, BMI) (3:20). The penzeel) (Heavy, BMI) (3:38). The has been paired with Bernard Ed- song's been a hit at least twice Dutch group has gained support wards and Nile Rodgers of Chic. before but Ronstadt gives it the here with each Ip release and this The combination has resultedin definitive'70streatmen:here. prime pop rocker could give them some percolating rhythmic music, Ithas something for everyone, loads of Top 40 presence as well. strong material and their solid vo- right for pop/adult and country Adult programmers should also cals on "He's the Greatest Dancer." consideration. Asylum 46C11. take note. Janus 278. Cotillion SD 5209 (AtI) (7.98). DAN HARTMAN, "THIS IS IT" (prod. by KIM CARNES, "IT HURTS SO BAD" (prod. BROOKLYN DREAMS, "SLEEPLESS Hartman) (writer: same) (Silver by Moore -Ellingson -Carnes) (writ- NIGHTS." The trio is currently bul- Steed, BMI) (3:30). Hartman's "In- er: Carnes) (Almo/ Brown Shoes/ leting up the charts with "Heaven stant Replay" was a major pop/ Quixotic, ASCAP) (3:02). Carnes' Knows" (sung with Donna Summer) 10disco/BOS hit and this new re- debut for the label is an effective and shows a pop flair with a couple lease has all the same ingredi- ballad that focuses on her Rod of commercial blue-eyed soul tunes. ents. His high, bright vocals drive Stewart -likevocals toget the "Make ItLast" and "Street Man" it from the opening notes. Blue message across with class. EMI - should lead the way. Casablanca Sky 2775 (CBS). America 8011. NRLP 7135 (7 98) FUNKADELIC, "CHOLLY (FUNK GETTING THE MARC TANNER BAND, "ELENA" (prod. JIMMIE MACK, "ON THE CORNER." READY TO ROLL)" (prod. by G. (prod. by N. Jeffrey) (writers: Tan- With just his second solo album, Clinton)(writers:Collins -Morri- ner -Jeffrey -Monday) (Likewise/ Mack has emerged as a passionate son -Clinton) (Malbiz, BMI) (3:45). WB, BMI) (3:29). The group is al- rocker who has used the studio to The P -Funk school of disco/BOS ready well known in Los Angeles embellish his material with just the craziness gets another workout and this smooth pop/rocker de- right amount of pop polish."I'd here. The beat is meant for hip - but should give them national Rather Be the One" stands out as swinging and chart crossover. presence. Big sax parts add life. the potential single hit. Big Tree BT Warner Bros. 8735. Eiektra 46003. 76014 (AtI) (7.98). AmericanRadioHistory.Com THE WORD IS OUT: 'NO MEAN CITY' IS THE MOST POWERFUL NAZARETH ALBUM YET." Withsomeof the strongest material they've ever recorded along with a massive new tour, Nazareth unleashes a new surge of power toignite the airwaves of America.

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112 Platinum, 254 GoldMCA Announces ABC Records Purchase; RIAA Certified in '78 ME NEW YORK - An all-time high Bergamo Details Divisional Restructuring of 112 platinum record awards By SAM SUTHERLAND LOS ANGELES - With MCA,distribution agreements or cata- for 10 singles and 102 long-play- I LOS ANGELES - MCA, Inc., Inc.'s acquisition of ABC Records,logue acquisitions. ing albums and/or their counter- and American Broadcasting Com- total gross sales for the reinforced Unrelated to the ABC purchase, parts on pre-recorded tapes were panies, Inc. (ABC, Inc.) formallymusic operations of theenter- but to the eventual fate of ABC certified by the Recording Indus- unveiled a just -completed agree- tainment giant are being targeted actsstillcontractedunder the tryAssociationof Americain ment at mid -week whereby MCA at $150,000,000 during fiscal 1979, new agreement,Bergamoalso 1978. In 1977, three singles and will purchase ABC Records. And representing a 50 percent increaseoutlinedseveralkey alterations 68 albums/tapes were certified while the announcements ended in volume, according to Al Ber-of his division's structure, as well for platinum record awards. months of trade speculation-asgamo, president of MCA Distri-as its operational strategy during RIAA also said that it had cer- wellasinternal anxiety among bution, Inc. the first two quarters of this year. tified 61 singles and 193 albums/ ABC Records staffers-over the In an interview with RW last Distribution tapes for gold record awards dur- label's fate, news of another ma- Wednesday (31), as news of the Bergamodidprovidesome ing 1978, compared with 55 sin- jorshiftto branch distribution deal spread throughout the finan-added detailconcerning imple- gles and 183 albums/tapesin further heightened concern cial community and the musicmentation of ABC purchase, 1977. among manufacturers and distrib- business itself, Bergamo reviewedwhich awaits a minimum 30 -day Thecertificationrequirement utors over independent distribu- his initial efforts to gear up MCA'swaiting period required for pub- for platinum record awards, for tion's shrinking share of market. revamped distribution and man-licly -owned organizations by gov- which only recordings released Although MCA's official com- ufacturingoperationsforwhaternment regulatory agencies. on or after January 1, 1976 are munique,datedTuesday(30), he now saysisa capacityofWhile formalapprovalofthe eligible,isa minimum saleof comprised a terse joint confirma- $200,000,000 in volume --one in-transaction will thus be delayed two million copies of a single or tion of the transaction by MCAdication of further headroom foruntil February 28 at the earliest, (Continued on page 52) (Continued on page 22) expansion, either via subsequentand couldtakelonger,"We'll start manufacturing and distribut- ingalmostimmediately,"says Col Leads Labels in '78 Chart Shares; Bergamo."We'll be involved heavily by next week." Meanwhile, ABC has reportedly WEA Holds Most Positions of Any Group toldits independent distributors chart for the year. With the add- for 52 weeks, for example, would By MARC KIRKEBY that they will continue to control NEW YORK - Columbia Rec- ed chart shares of the indepen- thus earn 52 points. The totals dosales for the next 14 days, and nottakeinto relative ords held more Singles and Al-dent labels which moved or an- account (Continued on page 23) bum Chart positions in 1978 than nounced moves to branch distri- positions on the charts, and so any other individual label, while bution during the year and during do not exactly reflect a compa- Warner-Elektra-Atlantic and their January 1979, the totals would be ny's sales. The goal of the study McCartney & Wings z affiliates had the most positions above 85 percent for both charts. was rather a view of each com- on both charts of any group or The results represent a com- pany's share of the charts. !Sign with Columbia pilation of RW's top 100 charts distribution company. Fortheindividualcompany NEW YORK - Walter Yetni- for each week of 1978. Compa- The six branch -distributed com- categories, any label with a sepa- koff,president,CBS/Records panies, CBS, WEA, Polygram, nies were given one point for ratestaff or structure was con- Group, has announced that Paul RCA, Capitol/EMI and MCA, ac- eachrecord on eachchart;a sidered separately, even ifit was McCartney and Wings have counted for 74 percent of each record listed on the Album Charta wholly -owned subsidiary of a signed a recording agreement larger company; any company not (Continued on page 52) (Continued on page 39) -MUIMURRIMHUUURR.H.M.I.H.IMH.IHMOHHUO.H.HHHOHMOIMUU., RECORDVVIRLD SALES 1WCBS Holds Mktg. Meetings in Dallas; Albums 1978 1979 sin9les McCartney Signing, Label Deals Spotlighted 330.0 I DALLAS-CBS Records key ex- I achievements in 1978 and out - rrpnf 300.0 and -

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com MCA Appoints King Vice Pres., Promotion RECORD contents IN LOS ANGELES-Larry King has WORLD been appointed vice president of promotion for MCA Records, ac- 1700 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10019 cording to Stan Layton, vice presi- Phone: 1212) 765-5020 Page 12. Casablanca Records and Film - dent of marketing, and Bob Siner, PUBLISHER EDITOR IN CHIEF BOB AUSTIN works is beginning to act the part hinted president. SID MIMES at by the company's dual nomenclature- SR. VICE PRESIDENT/MANAGING EDITOR MIKE SIGMAN both its music product and its film output SR. VICE PRESIDENT/WEST COAST MGR. were honored by at least one portion of the SPENCE BERLAND Hollywood hierarchy las week when "Mid- HOWARD LEVITT/SENIOR EDITOR MIKE VALLONE/RESEARCH DIRECTOR night Express" garnered six Golden Globe NEIL McINTYRE/RADIO DIRECTOR Awards and "Thank God It's Friday- cop- STEPHEN KLING/ART DIRECTOR ped a Globe for Best Original Song in a David McGee/Associate Editor Barry Taylor/Associate Editor Motion Picture. Marc Kirkeby/News Editor Pat Baird/Reviews Editor Doree Berg/Associate Research Director Page 14. By now, any further news of Pres- Sophia Midas/Assistant Editor ley memorabiliais bound to be greeted Noe Goldwasser/Assistant Editor with some sarcasm, as the hording of relics David Skinner/Assistant Art Director Joyce Reltzer Panzer/Production from the late king of rock and roll assumes Basil Nips/Black Music Editor the status of a mini -industry. But ABC -TV's Larry King Iry Resnick/Editorial Assistant CarlSkiba/Editorial Assistant upcoming three-hour dramatization of the King, who comes to MCA from Jill Zisman/Design Assistant hip-swiveler's life,"Elvis!" promises to be Atlantic Records, where he was Speight Jenkins/Classical Editor Brian Chin/Discotheque Editor a faithful rendition and a sincere tribute. director of field operations and Bill Holland/Washington Correspondent co -administratorofpromotion, Robert Palmer/Jazz Editor bein will the MCA national Fanny Chung/Controller

offices in Universal City on Febru- ary 5. Advertising Sales Stan Soifer King's WEA associations began Jeffrey Roberts departments WEST COAST in 1972. While at Atlantic, he was SAM SUTHERLAND JACK FORSYTHE regional WEST COAST EDITOR MARKETING DIR. A/C Report Page 44 Country Singles marketing directorfor the southeast and regional pro- Samuel Graham/Assistant Editor Album Airplay Picks Page 66 Mike Falcon/Assistant Editor Nashville Report Page 64 motional director for the south- Terry Droltz/Production Report Pages 36, 38 Portia Glovinazzo/Research Assistant east and southwest prior to being 6290 Sunset Boulevard Album Chart Page 46 Cover Story Page 42 transferred to New York. Hollywood, Calif. 90028 Phone: 12131 465-6126 Album Picks Page 55 Disco Pages 16, 18 NASHVILLE Black Oriented Disco Dial CBS Adds Six Artists TOM RODDEN Page 18 VICE PRESIDENT Music Pages 48-50 Disco File Page 16 SOUTHEASTERN MANAGER Walter Campbell/Southeastern Black Oriented Disco File Top 20 Page 18 To Havana Fest Roster Albums Page 49 Marie Ratliff/Research Editor Discotheque Hit NEW YORK - According to Margie Barnett/Assistant Editor Black Oriented Album Bruce Parade Page 16 Lundvall,president, CBS Cindy Kent/Assistant Editor . Chart Page 48 RecordsDivision, CBS Records Red O'Donnell/Nashville Report Picks of the Week Page48 International Pages 60-62 49 Music Square West has added Kris Kristofferson, Rita Nashville, Tenn. 37203 Canada Black Oriented Singles Page 61 Coolidge,StephenStills,Stan Phone: (615) 329-1111 England Page Chart Page 50 60 Getz,MaynardFerguson,and LATIN AMERICAN OFFICE Soul Truth Page 48 Germany Page 60 TOMAS FUNDORA Freddie Hubbard to the American VICE PRESIDENT Chart Analysis Page 8 Jazz LP Chart Page 47 artists who willbe performing 3140 W. 8th Ave., Hialeah, Fla. 33012 (305) 823-8491 at Classical Page 53 Latin American Page 56 theCuban -Americanmusic ENGLAND VAL FALLOON Album Picks Page 56 festival in Havanaslatedfor Coast Page 24 Manager Hit Parade March 2, 3 and 4. In the January Suite 22/23, Langhem House Page 57 308 Regent Street Country Page 64 issue,it was reported that Billy London WI New York, N.Y. Page 20 01 580 1486 Country Album Joel, Weather Report, Irakere (the JAPAN Chart 67 Radio Marketplace ORIGINAL CONFIDENCE Page Pages 25-30 Cuban band brought to the U.S. CBON Queen Building Country Album Picks Page 66 18-12 Roppongl 7-chome Radio World Pages 32-33 last year by CBS Records to re- Minato-ku, Tokyo Country Hot Line Page 65 cord and perform), the CBS Jazz CANADA Retail Report ROBERT CHARLES-DUNNE Country Picks of the Page 45 All -Stars, the Fania All -Stars and 19 Yorkville Avenue Week Page 64 Toronto, Ontario Singles Chart top Cuban artists Canada MAW ILI Country Singles Page 35 willbe per- forming at the landmark cultural (416) 964-8406 Chart Page 68 Singles Picks Page 55 GERMANY event. as JIM SAMPSON Kristoffersonwillact Liebherrstrasse 19 emcee as well as perform. 8000 Muenchen 22, Germany Phone: (089) 22 77 46 Lundvall also announced that AUSTRALIA PETER CONYNGHAM :BS will record three albums at P.O.Box 678, Crows Nest, N.S.W.Australia POWERHOUSE PICKS 2.92-6045 the festival, scheduled to be re- FRANCE leasedinthelate GILLES PETARD spring. The 8, Quai de Stalingrad, Boulogne 92, France eventwillreceive network TV Phone: 52049-67 (Due to airplay and sales in projectable markets, these records SPAIN coverage. JOSE CLIMENT exhibit top five potential) Virgen de Lourdes 2 Madrid 27, Spain Phone: 403-9651 Phone: 403-9704 Bee Gees (R30) "Tragedy." MEXICO Capitol Bar Coding VILO ARIAS SILVA The out-of-timiepoxiion is overpowering, withvery Peten 151-402 Colonic Neverte Feb. Midline Albums Mexico 12. D.F. few stations 76t on-it. The record is clearly marked Phone: (905) 294-1941 LOS ANGELES-Capitol Rec- CIRCUL..TION DEPT. 1697 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10019 ords,Inc.willbar-code the 29 Phone: (212) 586-0913 titles included in the label's Feb- SUBSCRIPTIONS: ONE YEAR (52 ISSUES) U.S. Dire Straits (Warner Bros.) "Sultans of Swing." AND CANADA - $95; AIR MAIL - $150; FOR- ruary Midline release. The Mid - EIGN AIR MAIL - $155. SECOND CLASS POST- AGE PAID AT NEW YORK, N.Y. AND AT This groups first single shows excellent actionas nu- line bar coding is being done in ADDITIONAL MAILING OFFICES. DEADLINE: NEGATIVES AND COPY MUST BE IN NEW merous heavies hit it this week. Good chart moves and response to the record commu- YORK BY 12 NOON FRIDAY. sales have also been reported. Don't miss it. nity'sinterestincomputerized Copyright @ 1979 by inventory control. RECORD WORLD PUBLISHING CO., INC. VOL. 35, NO. 1649

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From the rock-ribbed majesty of a colossal Empire to utter chaos. across the water is their new album full of pep and vinegar, A Tonic for blASA4 14Arcal,sho These are the dimensions of power-wietded by England's most-jaefa4let the Troops:' A spirited coilection of modern music containing their (osb, i)111>itiGeroi 4/4,0420 new band, The Boomtown Rats. choicest singles which so intoxicated Brit roc. critics that they hailed it riattehiY 1'70'19 A For the past 18 months these &clever Irish lads have beer shaking the asA the finest of the year. UK Rock Establishment to .ts very foundations. On the strength of an un- So brace yourself as Boomtown springs up around you. Should triektelom9ty broken string of 5 hit singles and cA demonstrative legion of supporters things get a little out of control, don't panic. if Boomtown fails, the Rats who go boom at lead -Rat Geldof's every utterance, the Boomtown Rats will survive. Thea erry Thorpeof-fhdeitefmPie-gpettneE have occupied more front-page space than rir The Boomtown Rats. lauo-re,0- Now Boomtowns+lig4tt-rise rock is headed for the USA. Their new album is Accompanying the lads on their journey to tha: big Boomtown Aflien fy eXCLIfefor enter -LaAre) On Columbia Records and Tapes.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Switch To Branch Distribution Viewed MCA Names Osaki Creative Affairs VP As Mixed Blessing By Smaller Retailers LOS ANGELES-George Osaki By DAVID McGEE ing to drop my price a good five "I don't think distribution by has been named vice president/ NEW YORK-Recent takeovers percent." the giants is going to be good for creative affairs for MCA Records, of independently -distributedla- There is a third group too, be-the small retailer," opines Rose. according to Bob Siner,presi- bels by major manufacturers with tweentheboobirdsandthe "There was a time when the ma- dent. branch distribution have left theboosters, that simply does not jors tried to raise prices and we'd nation's small retail record store know what to expect, even after just say, 'Screw you, we'll buy the owners wary of their fate. In many weighing the pluses and minuses. product from St. Louis.' That op- cases,career -longrelationships Bill Blankenship of For the Record tion was always there; nowit with local independents are com- in Baltimore says he pretty much won't be. The real effects won't ing to an end, and with them the counts on getting a smaller per- be felt for several years, but even- personal touch that small retailers centage of ad dollars initially, but tuallyit will be very difficult for counted as a major factor in their cautions, "It's really too soon to small retailers to stay in business." survival. And because there is atell how it's going to affect us." void of information at the mo- At Mushroom in New Orleans, ment-the majors having issued JohnGuarnierinotesthatAll CBS Ups Ware no official directives as to what to South Distributorsis the store's NEW YORK-Paris Eley, VP, George Osaki expect in terms of service-this thirdlargestsupplier downin national promotion, black music Promotedtovicepresident/ group fears both the loss of a fair Chicago, where Jim Rose of. Rose marketing/CBS Records, has an- creative services in 1975, Osaki share of advertising support and a Records notes that the takeovers nouncedthe appointmentof joined MCA in 1971 as creative slowdown in product delivery. "are destroying a very smooth re- Fred Ware to the newly created services director after having held But thevoidof information lationship" with, in particular, MS positionof associatedirector, a similar position at Capitol Rec- works both ways.Ifthereisa Distributors. Like Schliewen, Rose secondary promotion level, black ords. great number ofretailers who laudsthepersonaltouchthat music marketing/CBS Records. Osaki is responsibleforall view the events of the previous characterizedhisdealings with In this capacity, Ware will be graphics at MCA, including de- three weeks with some trepida-Milt Salstone's company. "With responsible for all secondary pro- sign of album covers, merchan- tion, there is surely an equal num- MS," he explains, "You called in motion, including contacting, ser- dising aids, print advertising and ber who, lacking any facts to thean order and you didn't have tovicing andcultivatingrelation- television campaigns. contrary, view the takeovers as talk to a computer. Less bureauc- ships with secondaries to insure Inhis expanded responsibili- an unexpected blessing which will racy, less rigamarole. It's hard to added exposure for CBS Records' ties, Osaki will act as liaison be- resultincost -savings,. These re- say right now what the total effect black music marketing product. tween artists and managers and tailers shrug off the issue of ad- of all this is going to be, but in- Ware joined CBS Records ten the label. vertising support on the theory dependent distributioncertainlyyears ago. Prior to joining CBS Followinghisannouncement, that the majors are obligated to appears to be an idea whose time Records, he worked with ABC George Osaki named Anne Lewis see that subsidiaries are properly has passed. Records. as director/film & video services. taken care of. Shipping deals are the least of their concern. "Everybody's going to get the Chrysalis Sees Strengthened Sales Potential product at the same time," asserts Peter Schliewen, owner of Cleve- Asa land's Record Revolution stores. Result of Indies' Move To Branch Systems By MIKE FALCON promotion people from the local moreresponsibilities. Intheir "As long as everybody gets it on LOS ANGELES - For at least the same day or nearly the same distributors are our lifeblood. Wemarkets they handle promotions day, what's the difference whether one promotion department, the depend on them to the point at stations, and service both rec- it comes from a block away or recent exodus by some formerlywhere we reallyconsider our- ords and tickets to the appropri- four hundred miles away?" independently -distributedlabels selves a staff of 29." (There are ate personnel." In order to make To which Jason Cutler, owner to branch -distributed arrange- 24 independent distributor pro-sure that this delegation of au- of Cutler's in New Haven, Con- ments has been a blessing. Ac- motion people that work Chrysa-thorityisrecognized by radio necticut, adds rhetorically:"As cording to Scott Kranzberg, Chry- lis product, in addition to otherpersonnel, Kranzberg refers the long as you're making a buck salis Records' first national pro- lines). vast majority of calls he receives what does it matter when you get motion director, the United Art- Advantages from local radio people to their the product?" ists, A&M and ABC decisions to "Since the other labels left fordistributor representatives. "That CutlerandMartinGary,of go with branch distribution sys- branch systems, our relationships way they retain both influence in Gary's in Richmond, Virginia, are tems has strengthened both with the indie distributors, which the market and an open com- representativeofthosedealers Chrysalis' sales potential as well we were always good, have im- munication with local radio." who view the positives as out- as promotion capabilities. proved," noted the national pro- motion director. "The advantage Going Top 40 weighing the negatives in this in- More Effort stance. For Cutler it means cost - now isthat we're number one Although the increasing diver- savings via the elimination of an "We're heavily dependent on or two at most independent dis- sityof Chrysalis product might entirebillingarea."Instead of independent distributor promo- tributors," added Kranzberg, initially seem to be an impedi- having separate files for RCA and tionpeople," explainedKrans- "and at some, we're the biggest. ment to maximum performance A&M, we're going to have one file berg, "and the labels that left for That certainly helps." by promotion personnel, Kranz - branch for both," he says. "Anything I systemshelped us,in Kranszberg points out thata berg points out that independent can do to lessen my bookkeeper's that,along with Motown and restructuring of Chrysalis' promo- distributorshave anadvantage load is fine with me. When I canArista, we're now getting much tiondepartment, coupled with in that respect. "The independent get just one bill a month instead more effort from the indie dis- additional credibility from the ra- distributor promotion people of two, or instead of a lot of small tributors because there is simply dio community, have combined have been working divergent acts ones, that's great." less product for them to work." to tighten radio relations for thefor years because of the shifting Whilelessenthusiasticthan Kranzberg notes that Arista, un- label. "At some labels that are distribution patterns," notes Cutler, Gary also views the take- like Chrysalis, has a large com- independently distributed,"no- Kranzberg. "Although our mate- overs favorably from a financial pany field promotion staff, where- ted Kranzberg, "it seems to be rial has been predominantly AOR, standpoint."Ithinkallthisis as Chrysalis has five regional pro- the philosophy to work around we're going into Top 40 more great because it'll be cheaper for motion personnel. "In some the indie distributor's promotion andmore.NickGilder's'Hot me. We're paying $4.32 from the cases,"theorizes the executive, people, rather than with them. ChildIn The City,' which went independent distributor, but by"this might mean that there is du- Whatwe'vetried to do is number one, helped establish a buying direct we'll get the bestplication of services for that label. strengthen our relationships with lotof credibility forusinthe price a retailer can get.It's go- With Chrysalis the independent thesepeoplebygivingthem (Continued on page 22)

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com We are proud to announce the release of the Keane Brothers' debut album "Taking Off:' (AA 1122 And Taking Off they are, in many new musical directions with their single "Dancin' In The Moonlight:' /B144 Through "Taking Off," the Keane Brothers share with us the same enthusiasm and artistry they displayed in their 26 network appearances in 1978. The Keane Brothers are Taking Off and hitching their songs to the stars.

AP.0 mORTAGE Direction: On The Road Talent/Richard Halem Produced by Lamont Dozier

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Copyright Office Won't Rule on Phonogram, Riva Pact Mechanical Question Until Spring By BILLHOLLAND WASHINGTON - TheU.S. 115 of the 1976 Copyright Act) Copyright Office, which has al-are those centering around the ready extended the deadline for percentage of records sold that supplementary statements from should be subject to payment of recordcompanies, music pub- royalties to copyright holders. lishers and others involved in the Methodology upcoming new laws concerning The record companies feel that mechanical licenses and royalties, a one-year fixed time stake is the said this week that it won't hand method of accounting, the meth- down final rulings until spring. od of "tracking" shipments and Deadline Extended thepossibleutilizationof the Last month the Copyright Of- "revenue reserve" concept to as- fice extended the deadline for ad- sess monthly royalty obligations. ditional written statements from There is no doubt at this junc- Phonogram, Inc./Mercury Records has signed an agreement to distribute Riva Records December 29 to January 31, and ture that the record industry will product in the United States,it was announced by Irwin Steinberg, chairman of the as the extension went by, officials have to adjust to new rules gov- board and chief executive officer for Phonogram/Mercury. The deal was concluded after negotiations between Steinberg and the two principals at Riva, Billy Gaff, presi- explained that because Register erning the issuance of mechanical dent, and Mike Gill,chairman. Although release dates on upcoming Riva product Barbara Ringer will be out of the licenses androyaltiesin1979; are stillto be determined, itis expected that Johnny Cougar will be the first artist country for a month-attendingtheir main concernisthat the with an album. Gill indicated that there would be future signings to Riva announced the International Copyright Com- new laws can be implemented shortly. Seen at a dinner to celebrate the agreement are, from left: Irwin Steinberg, chairman of the board and chief executiveofficerfor Phonogram/Mercury; Robert mittee meetings of the Universal with a minimum of "burdensome Sherwood, president and chief operatingofficer for Phonogram/Mercury; Mike Gill, Copyright Convention in Paris-and expensive" accounting meth- chairman of Riva Records; and David Werchen, director of law for Phonogram/Mer- they won't be able to "turn our ods, as the RIAA told the CO. cury. minds tothisissue"untilshe Kathryn Nesmith Named returns. Polygram Distribution Moves Eastern Facility Once the Register has returned NEW YORK-On Monday, Feb- ruary 7 and will commence from Pacific Arts President to Washington, of course, there ruary13,Polygram Distribution Edison on February 13. Custom- CARMEL, CAL. - Kathryn Nes- will be the process of meetingswill begin operations atits new ers are urged to anticipate prod- mith has been named president with her legal staff to integrate eastern distribution center located uct requirements in advance to of Pacific Arts Records & Tapes. the new material sent to the Of- inEdison, New Jersey,asan- cover this transition period. Since its inception, she has been fice by parties such as the RIAA, nounced by Bert Franzblau, vice Inside space has increased from active in all facets of the label's the National Music Publishers As- president of operations. 784,000 cubic feetin Union to growth, from contractual nego- sociation, the Harry Fox Agency, The new Edison facility, head- 2,280,000 cubicfeetinEdison, tiationstoradio promotionin and others, and amend the CO's morethan current position on the matter.ed up by operations managerwithofficespace her capacity as vice president. Dean White and assistant opera-doubling inthenewfacility. FormerlabelpresidentMi- "This could take a month," a CO Available warehouse floor space chael Nesmith vacated the po- official told RW. tions manager Alan Dorfman, is located only a short distance fromhas increased to 95,000 square sitionto assume the duties of Also a factor in the time gap is feet and vertical space has been the possibility of further "casual thepresent Uniondepot. The president of The Pacific Arts Cor- doubled. poration, overseeingallaspects meetings"withtheinterested new facility will boast "state of parties to explain the CO's posi- theart"orderprocessing and of the corporation. tion and "get final reactions" to materialhandlingsystemsthat Capitol Adjusts the proposals. will insure prompt and accurate Hot Chocolate Gold Arguments fulfillment of customer orders. 'Bulk Price' NEW YORK-Hot Chocolate's The move from Union to Edi- "Every l's A Winner," the first As reportedinthis magazine II LOS ANGELES - CapitolRec- in early December, most of the son will take place between Feb- single and titlesong from the ruary 8 and 12. No orders will be ords, Inc. has anounced an adjust-group's firstInfinity album, has arguments concerning mechanical ment inits "bulk price" to ac- licenses and royalties (in sectiontaken from east coast customers been certified gold by the RIAA, after 1:00p.m. on February 7counts on$7.98 product from accordingtoInfinitypresident untilthestartofbusiness on $3.99 to $4.01, with proportionate Ron Alexenburg."Everyl's A Levy Countersues February 13. Shipments will beprice adjustments in other cate-Winner" was the first single re- In ELO Cutout Case made from Union through Feb- gories. lease by Infinity Records. By MARC KIRKEBY NEW YORK-Morris Levy andCasablanca Scores Golden Globes Promo Recordslast week filed their promised countersuits against CBS and Jet Records in theongoing disputeover the rights to more than 1.2 million ElectricLight Orchestra records and tapes. Levy and Promo, a New Jersey - based wholesaler, answered suits against them by CBS and Jet, filed counterclaims to those suits, and Casablanca Record and FilmWorks garnered Golden Globe kudos in both the company's departments last week when the Hollywood initiated a third party complaint Foreign Press Association granted six Golden Globe awards to"Midnight Express" and a Best Original Song in a Motion Picture in New Jersey Superior Court in award to the Paul Jabara-penned and Donna Summer -sung "Last Dance" from the film 'Thank God It's Friday." The six Globes for Passaic County last Monday (29). "Midnight Express" were for Best Motion Picture-Drama, Best Ac'ing Debut In A Motion Picture-Male (Brad Davis), Best Acting The countersuits and third party Debut In A Motion Picture-Female (Irene Miracle), Best Supporting Actor In A Motion Picture (John Hurt), Best Original Score (Giorgio Moroder, composer/producer) and Best Screen Play (Oli /er Stone). Left picture: Chuck Ashman (left), host of the Golden complaint charge CBS and Jet Globes TV special, interviews "Last Dance" composer Jaul Jabara (right). Between themis Casablanca recording artist Donna with business interference, unfair Summer. RightPicture: Jack Brodsky, vice president, ColumbiaPictures; Alan Marshall, "Midnight Express" producer; David competition, libeland fraud, Puttnam, "Midnight Express" producer; Norman Levy, president, Columbia Pictures Distribution; Peter Guber, executive producer; Irene Miracle, Best Actress Debut; Alan Parker, "Midnight Express" director; Giorgio Moroder, Best Original Score; Brad Davis, Best among other charges. The new Acting Debut; Neil Bogart, president Casablanca Record & FilmWorks; Billy Hayes, author of "Midnight Express"; Oliver Stone, (Continued on page 47) Best Sceenplay.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com AmericanRadioHistory.Com Presley TV Bio Strives E. G. Records Opens U.S. Office; Ed Strait Named General Manager For Musical Authenticity By BARRYTAYLOR By SAMUEL GRAHAM NEW YORK-The London -based shoot, atrio composed of Bill LOS ANGELES - Musical au-pianist David Briggs, vocal group E. G. Records Inc. has opened its Bruford,JohnHoldsworthand thenticity will be at center stage the Jordanaires and singer Kathyfirst U.S. office in New York, it was Dave Stewart. during "Elvis!" a three-hour dra- Westmoreland, who also appears announcedlast week by Mark Other projects for E. G. in 1979, matizationofthelifeofElvis on screenin"Elvis!"Engineer Fenwick and Sam Alder, the firm's a year Strait calls "the beginning Presley scheduled for a February Tommy Strong also worked on principals.The E. G.Records of a new phase in E. G.," will in- 11 airing via ABC-TV. several Presley sessions for RCA. Group encompasses management, clude the new Roxy Music album, In a recent interview, "Elvis!" Presley Chestnuts production and publishing com- "Manifesto," on Atco as well as music coordinator James Ritz de- "We wantedthemusicto panies with an artist roster that in- a major tour for the group. Also tailed several factors that promisesound asfamiliar aspossible," cludes Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry, planned is thefirstGodley- to provide a truly genuine aspect said Ritz, "like something people Phil Manzanera, U.K., Bill Bruford, Creme-Manzanera album and to this, one of the first feature- have heardbefore.Butitwas Brian Eno and Robert Fripp. tour, a Robert Fripp solo album, length looks at the life and career also very important tous that Coinciding with the opening of "Exposure" and Eno's "Music For of "the King of Rock and Roll," they not think about Ronnie's do- the office, Ed Strait has been ap- Airports" as well as the launch of who died in August 1977. Among ing animpressionofElvis-we pointed general manager of the his new Ambient label in the U.K. those factors are the use of keydon'twantpeoplecomparing U.S. operation. Strait was most re- E. G. Records Inc. is located at personnel-including both musi-things." He added that "we al- cently a product manager for Epic 246 E. 62 St., N.Y.C. 10021, (212) cians and recording technicians-ways keptin mind just what it on the west coast and has also 355-5200. whoparticipatedinmanyof was that made a movie like 'The worked as label coordinator for Presley's original sessions; actual Buddy Holly Story' work [both Nemperor in New York. Assisting Polygram Names Forrest dialogue taken from those ses-"Holly" and "Elvis!" were scored him in the New York office will sions; the use of source material by Joe Renzetti], and that was the be Ann Carli, formerly of Cedric Senior Vice President, drawn from the catalogue of Sun music. But we also tried to make Kushner Productions. Records, Presley's first label, and the film a complete story, one "E. G. felt the necessity to ex- Chief Financial Officer more. that would work on a dramatic pand its scope by opening a U.S. NEW YORK - Edward Forrest Young Singer Assumes Role level, too." office in order to better provide a has been named senior vice pres- If "Elvis!" isin fact viewed as Parker Portrayed comprehensive worldwide service ident and chief financial officer a musical success, the principal The "Elvis!" makers (including for its artists," Strait told RW last for PolyGram Corp., according to kudos will be due to Ronnie Mc- executive producer DickClark) week. "The U.S.is such an im- Irwin H. Steinberg, executive vice Dowell, the young singer whowere faced with a serious obsta- portant marketplace thatitno presidentfortheU.S.record, handles allof the Presley vocal cle in the form of copyright pro- longer suffices to just release a music -publishing and film com- choresinthefilm(actorKurt hibitions: they were unable to re- record in the States, do a four - pany.He succeedsJanCook, Russell portrays Elvis on screen). produce any songs published byweek tour and return to England. who,inJanuary, became chief According to Ritz, who described Elvis PresleyMusic,including A full time commitment is now financial officer for the PolyGram him as "a nice, even-tempered "Hound Dog," "Jailhouse Rock," requiredinorder to maximize Group Publishing Division, head- kid, like Elvis himself," McDowell "Don't Be Cruel" and other fa- promotion,publicity,merchan- quartered in Europe. was chosen mainly on the strength miliartitles(Presley'smanager dising and sales activities." of "The King is Gone," his suc- and mentor, Col. Tom Parker, was E. G. Records was founded in cessful tribute record released (on not involved in the film, nor was the late 1960s with an artist stable the Scorpion/GRT label) not long his father Vernon, although both that included King Crimson, T Rex after Presley's death. McDowell, are of course depicted). They did, andlaterEmerson,Lakeand who is required to imitate Pres- however, have access to many Palmer. In 1970, E. G. began an ley both as a boy (scenes include otherPresleysignaturetunes, association with Roxy Music that the young Elvis' recording of "My such as "BlueSuedeShoes," has included the group's various Happiness," a demo made as a "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Are You offshoots and this year's reforma- gift for his mother and which,Lonesome Tonight," as wellas tion. In 1978, they started a work- saidRitz, has never been com- more obscure classics like "Blue ingrelationship withU.K. The mercially available in any form)Moon of Kentucky" and "Old slimmed -downthree-piecewill and as a seasoned, mature per- Shep." remain withE. G. withits new former (the film ends with Pres- Itisduring a scene based on "Danger Money" album on Poly- ley's "comeback" appearance in (Continued on page 62) dor as will that group's first off- Edward Forrest Las Vegas), was chosen over sev- executive vice eral professional Elvis imperson- Mostrecently ators, including "Alan" and Den- Herbie At The Roxy presidentfor Matchup,Inc.,a national company specializing in nisColt.McDowell's versatility mergers and acquisitions, Forrest was such that it obviated the pos- sible use of two singers, one for previously served as vice presi- the early period and one for the dent, publisher relations for the late, Ritz said. Independent News Company, a Recorded in Nashville division of Warner Communica- Recording for both the movie tions, Inc. Prior to that he was itself and the subsequent sound- executive assistant to the presi- track album was done at Studio dent of Curtis Circulation. One in Nashville, with sweeten- ing and background vocals added Source Names McCray atFilmways/Heider inLos An- geles; Ritz shared production du- Special Projects Dir. ties with Felton Jarvis, producer LOS ANGELES - John McCray of numerous Presley sessions for has been appointed director of RCA. Of the musicians used for special projects for Source Rec- the basic tracks, all but one, gui- ords,announcedLogan West - tarist Dale Sellers, once played brooks, president of the label. with Presley. The others included Columbia jazz keyboardist Herbie Hancock recently played the Roxy Theatre inLos McCray reports directly to Stan mouthharpistCharlieMcCoy, Angeles. Pictured backstage (front, from left):Jack Craigo, senior VP and General Bethel,vicepresidentof mar- manager, Columbia Records; Hancock; and Arma Andon, Columbia VP,artist de- keting. Prior to Source, McCray bassist Mike Leach, guitarist Chip velopment; (back row) Joe Mansfield, Columbia VP, marketing; David Rubinson, Han - Young, drummer Buddy Harmon, cock's manager; Ed Hynes, Columbia VP, promotion; and Don Ellis, Columbia VP, a&r. was a management consultant.

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The song's sim- ple bass buildup has an easygoing feel that points up the mesmerizing By BRIAN CHIN combination of light and dark that characterizes the album. This X IT'S KILLING ME: A flood of excellent new product this week in- smoky, mysterious quality,if puzzling at first,is ultimately riveting. cludes more than its share of killers. Thepace is set by two albums "I'll See You Around" (5:30) is another slow, sleazy cut; it's sort of of foreign origin which will be absolutely indispensable. "I Will Survive" with more pouting. "Legend of Thais" (3:54) and Gino Soccio, the Canadian keyboard player who co -wrote Kebek- "There is a Party Tonight" (3:54), rounding out the album, sharea elektrik's "War Dance" andco -produced the upcoming "Witch positively decadent edge with "Music Machine"-"Legend" confesses Queen" album, has his first solo crediton "Outline," Warner/RFC'stotal abandon with a choral allusion to "Kyrie Eleison," the liturgical first release. Predictably, two cuts, at least, sound like instant winners: "Lord have mercy," and the synthesizer -thump of "Party" isinter- "Dance to Dance" (7:09), the likely single, and "Dancer." "Dance to rupted by devil-may-care laughing. "L'Indiana" seems to sayevery- Dance" has a measured, effortless glide, witha spare small -group thing for pleasure-seeking-my goodness. arrangement, written in such a way that the cut is constantly edging HOT POP: More in the pop mainstream, of course, is "Spirits Having toward another climax. It's not a creaming song; it doesn't need to be. Flown," the Bee Gees' new album (RSO). "Tragedy" (5:00) is the im- In the building tension, the audience will provide that. "Dancer" mediate pick, also on disco disc, and it's another case of open-faced (8:23) drives in a bass groove topped with handclaps and clean tapped charm played against a portentious arrangement. Especially nice cymbal. A maddening, hypnotic piano figureisjoined by sharp,touches in the meticulous production work of Karl Richardson and echoed female voices. The sporadic lyrics leavea sense of things un- Albhy Galuten (the album co -produced by the group, as always)are said but understood: late in the cut, multitracked calling overlaps excellent synthesizer programming and perfectly wrought tension and and obscures itself, but the message is obvious: get on up! Elsewhere, release at the chorus. Sharing the "B" side of the disco discare Soccio has center stage for his synthesizers on "The Visitors" (6:45), "Search, Find" (4:11) and "Love You Inside Out" (4:08), both rather a multifaceted creation that shows how Giorgio Moroder appeals more slow, but definitely playable, since one may assume that they will be readily by aiming a bit lower. "There's a Woman" (8:20) is outon an danced to simply because the Bee Gees are singing. It's a good enough even longer limb, adding castanets and tambourine to the synthesizer. reason, surely: they sustain the craftsmanship we're used to, and, even Hums and cries waft by and the effect is that of taking Midney and (Continued on page 18) Lr SL REGINES/NEW YORK (L stings are in alphabetical order, by itle) PISTACHIO'S/HOUSTON DJ Jonata Garavaglia DI Sam Muyer AT MIDNIGHT-T-Connection-Dash TIFFANIE/WASHINGTON, D.C. CRICKET CLUB/MIAMI A FREAK A CHANCE TO DANCE-Lemon- BAD MOUTHIN'/GROOVE TIME/YOU DON'T DJ: Kevin Mills DJ: George Milhet Prelude LIKE TO PARTY-Motown Sounds-Motown BUSTIN' LOOSE-Chuck Brown & the Soul AT MIDNIGHT/SATURDAY NIGHT- BABY I'M BURNIN'-Dolly Parton-RCA (Ip cuts) Searchers-Source T-Connection-Dash (disco disc/Ip cut) CHAINS/CREAM/FESS UP TO THE BOOGIE- DA YA THINK I'M SEXY?-Rod Stewart-WB CHASE-Giorgio Moroder-Casablanca CONTACT-Edwin Starr -20th Century Fox Gregg Diamond Bionic Boogie-Polydor DISCO NIGHTS-G.Q.-Arista CONTACT-Edwin Starr -20th Century Fox COUNTDOWN/THIS IS IT-Dan Hartman- (disco disc/Ip cut) (EVERYBODY) GET DANCIN'-Bombers- DA YA THINK I'M SEXY?-Rod Stewart-WB Blue Sky CONTACT-Edwin Starr -20th Century Fox West End FIRE NIGHT DANCE-Peter Jacques Band- DANCING IN THE FIRE-Delilah-ABC DANCE-Paradise Express-Fantasy FIRE NIGHT DANCE/DANCE WITH THE WIND Prelude (disco discs) DA YA THINK I'M SEXY?-Rod Stewart-WB DA YA THINK I'M SEXY?-Rod Stewart-WB -Peter Jacques Band-Prelude FLY AWAY-Voyage-Marlin (entire Ip) FEED THE FLAME/I'M LEARNING TO DANCE ALL OVER AGAIN-Lorraine Johnson- FEED THE FLAME/I'M LEARNING TO DANCE HAVEN'T STOPPED DANCING YET-Gonzalez HAVEN'T STOPPED DANCING YET-Gonzalez ALL OVER AGAIN-Lorraine Johnson- -Capitol -Capitol Prelude (disco disc/Ip cut) HE'S THE GREATEST DANCER/WE ARE FAMILY FLY AWAY-Voyage-Marlin (entire 1p) Prelude (disco disc/Ip cut) HEAT Of THE BEAT-Ayers/Henderson-Polydor -Sister Sledge-Cotillion FLY ME ON THE WINGS OF LOVE-Celi Bee- FLY AWAY-Voyage-Marlin (entire 1p) APA HAVEN'T STOPPED DANCING YET-Gonzalez HE'S THE GREATEST DANCER-Sister Sledge- I GOT MY MIND MADE UP (YOU CAN GET IT -Capitol Cotillion GIRL)-Instant Funk-Salsoul HE'S THE GREATEST DANCER-Sister Sledge- KEEP ON DANCIN'/DO IT AT THE DISCO- Cotillion HEAT OF THE BEAT-Ayers/Henderson- I GOT MY MIND MADE UP (YOU CAN GET IT I DON'T KNOW IT IT'S RIGHT-Evelyn Polychr GIRL)-Instant Funk-Salsoul Gary's Gang-Col LEMON-Lemon-Prelude (entire Ip) "Champagne" King-RCA IF THERE'S LOVE/HAZY SHADES OF LOVE- SARAVA-Original Cast-RCA LET THE MUSIC PLAY-Arpeggio-Polydor IF THERE'S LOVE-Amant-TK Amant-TK STAIRWAY TO LOVE-Wonder Band-Atco (entire 1p) I WILL SURVIVE-Gloria Gaynor-Polydor KEEP ON DANCIN'-Gary's Gang-Col (entire Ip) TENDER IS THE NIGHT-THP Orchestra- KEEP ON DANCIN'-Gary's Gang-Col LOVE & DESIRE/LET THE MUSIC PLAY- THEME FROM SUPERMAN-Meco-Millennium Butterfly (entire Ip) THERE BUT FOR THE GRACE OF GOD GO (- LET THE MUSIC PLAY-Arpeggio-Polydor Arpeggio-Polydor (Ip cuts) TRAGEDY-Bee Gees-RSO (Ip cut) Machine-RCA (entire Ip) SYMPHONY OF LOVE-Miquel Brown-Polydor TURN ME UP-Keith Barrow-Col ULTIMATE-Ultimate-Casablanca (entire Ip) ULTIMATE-Ultimate-Casablanca (entire Ip) WHAT YOU GAVE ME-Diana Ross-Motown

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Country Stations Show Major Market Ratings Gains By CINDY KENT midday Greg Austin show, and well as providing total news and Promotion -wise, concerts, ranch NASHVILLE - The October/ other heavily personality flavored informational services. parties, a chili cookoff added to November Arbitronratingsare slots like Nancy Turner and Fred KLAC reports its highest rating a successfulbillboard campaign out, and country music is creating Sanders shows. ever in the new ARB book, ac- withstationendorsementsby conversation nationwide. Country Chicago's WJJD has a 2.9 share cording to Bill Ward, station man- major countryartists.Although stationsare showing significant total 12+ (0/N '772.4)(total ager, with a 3.9 share total 12+, thebillboardartistswereall gains in New York (WHN), Chica-audience cume: 422,000), accord- up from 2.9 (0/N '77). (Total au- "crossover country" (Linda Ron- go (WMAQ, WJJD), Los Angelesing to station PD Bill Hart. Hart dience cume: 670,000.) Consist- stadt, Glen Campbell, Dolly Par- (KLAC), and Cleveland (WHK-says the reason for the increaseency with programming and per- ton, Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson 9.3 total 12+ and number one inis a matter of playing music thatsonalities along with heavy pro- and Crystal Gayle), Ward doesn't the market, RW Jan. 27). Chicago listeners want to hear in motion are the main elements in hesitate to point out that Marty a the increase, according to Ward. WHN's fall book is the best in real and relatable fashion as (Continued on page 64) a year and a half, according to Ed Salamon, WHN PD and national 'Lascivious Insanity' Reigns At WEEL-AM PD for Storer Broadcasting. Dale By SOPHIA MIDAS sex, and how long?;" "Describe Pon, WHN and Storer Broadcast- up and told me that she was theperfectman or woman;"5'2" and weighed 160 pounds. ing's director of creative services, NEW YORK-Convinced that "What kindof movie starare Now she's not exactly Miss Vir- reports WHN's metro shareat people want something different, you, the Farrah Fawcett type?;" ginia, and Isaid to her 'Hey, you 3.4(total12 +),up from 3.1 PD Allan Prell has added a mood or "How do you rateyourself little chubby, why don't you lose (0/N '77). (Total audience cume: of"lasciviousinsanity"tothe from 0-10?" Prell stated that he weight?' I want to bring people 1,319,600.) Consistency is the key programming of Fairfax, Virginia's WEEL-AM by instituting a match- believed that many people called back intoreality, and there are to WHN's rating success, accord- because they wanted him to ad- a lot of people who call that just ing to both Salamon and Pon. makingtalkshow which has, according toPrell, boosted thevise them about certain matters. want to be told what they know "We are among the top four sta- "One time a woman called me (Continued on page 58) tions in our target audience (25- station'sratings and advertising 49) where we've been for the past dollars.Receiving national pub- few years, only being beaten con- licity from ABC and NBC TV net- Super Sweepstakes at 14Q sistently by one station, WABC works, Prell attributed the success (rock)." of his show to the fact that itis both entertaining and functional. Personalities Count WMAQ PD Bill Hennes reports Trying To Eentertain a 6.5 (Total 12 +), up from 4.7 According to Prell, the "Date- (0/N'77),making thestation line Show" first aired a year and fourthinthe market, and thea half ago "when a flash of lust number one AM music station.and insanity" hit him. "I wanted (Total audience cume: 1,857,400.) to makethestationdifferent, Hennes reports that WMAQ is al- and that's important because AM so doing well with its target audi- is tough these days," said Prell. ence (25-49), coming in second in "The Dateline Show" airs every the market. For WMAQ, strongFriday from 4-6 p.m. personalities, combined with the Describing the basic format of right blend of music, proper pro-the show, Prell said, "We are try- motion and in depth news cover- ing to entertain people, but we ageallhelpedintheratings. are reallyalsotryingtoget "When you have a harmoniouspeople to meet each other. We blendofingredients, from the have separate lines for men and general manager down to the re-women. When the calls come in, questlineoperators,then you aproducer answers and takes The New England Patriots missed out on the Super Bowl, but WFTQ 1140) Worcester down the name, age and phone made sure one of their listeners didn't. Melvin Lubowitz and his wife won the 14Q have a successful radio station," Super Bowl Sweepstakes, which included transportation,hotel accommodations and Hennes said. Big increases were number of the person. The per- two tickets to the big game. Pictured from left: Morning man and 140 music director apparent with the "Good Morn- son is then given a code number. Bob Rivers,Patriots cheerleader Nancy Carlson, Melvin Lubowitz, 140 promotions ingGuys" onLee Sherwood's This information is then given to director Jim Schakenbach. show, featuringmusic, news, me and I do an interview with sports commentary and staff me- the person on the air.If a man, Radio Replay (Continued from page 32) teorologist,as well ason thefor example,islistening to an interview with a woman, the pro- Hoqman. The stations new PD is Jim Herron from WWDC . . . Jay . . Joe McMillan new ducer finds outifsheisinter- Crawford named MD at WPIX-FM/New York Sebastian Exits KHJ ested.Ifboth parties areinter- middays at WOKY/Milwaukee from WHDH/Boston . . . WBRU/ LOS ANGELES - John Sebas- ested,phone numbers areex- Brown University celebrated its 10th anniversary of their progressive tianhas been replacedat KHJ changed. The nice thingisthat rock format. Among the station's alumni representing the radio and radio after a year as program di- it'sallanonymous." Prell com- music industry are Don Berns, Paul Payton, Jon Kertzer and Dick rector by Chuck Martin. mented that between 3-6 couples Wingate . . . Larry Kleinman is the MD at WLIR-FM/Long Island, and Sebastian told RW: "I'm justare matched throughhis show is alive and well. Noe (Tiny) Goldwasser of RW staff in a recent AOR going torelax for awhile, and per week. story got his Cranes and Kleinmans mixed up, and has the nerve to then get on the FM band, which Prell's style, however, appears ali( me to straighten it out in this column. Well I'm not going to ... Portia at RW west reports: Alan Hotlen is the new PD at KSFO/San is where I belong." to be a significant factor in the Sebastian would prefer to stay success ofhis show. With the Francisco, replacing Don Hoffman . . . Steve Harrison to on -air at . . . Dave Sloan joins KVI- intheLos Angelesarea,but intentof makinghisaudience WQID/Biloxi from WKY/Oklahoma City would be interested in any viable laugh, Prell asks the people he FM/Seattle, news, from KRKO/Everett ... Send your moves, changes FM station or 50,000 watt AM is interviewing questions such as: and station pictures to either Portia at RW west or in the east to Neil station in a major market. "How often do you think about (Not So Tiny) McIntyre.

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TITLE, ARTIST, Label, Number, (Distributing Label) 47 49YOU STEPPED INTO MY LIFE MELBA MOORE/Epic 8 50600 9 FEB. FEB. WKS. ON 10 3 CHART 48 37 I LOVE THE NIGHT LIFE (DISCO ROUND) ALICIA BRIDGES/ gi 2 DA YA THINK Polydor 1448330 I'M SEXY? - BIG SHOT BILLY JOEL/Columbia 3 10913 1 50 52 GET DOWN GENE CHANDLER/20th Century Fox/Chi-Sound ROD STEWART 9 2386 (RCA) 11 Warner Bros. 8724 58 I JUST FALL IN LOVE AGAIN ANNE MURRAY/Capitol 4676 4 52 53 YOU NEED A WOMAN TONIGHT CAPTAIN & TENNILLE/ 1 LE FREAK CHIC/Atlantic 3519 16 2 A&M 2106 8 5 FIRE POINTER SISTERS/Planet 45901 (Elektra/Asylum) 13 1E1 EMI 62 STUMBLIN' IN SUZI QUATRO & CHRIS NORMAN/RSO 917 2 4 SEPTEMBER EARTH, WIND & FIRE/ARC/Columbia 3 10854 13 4 54 57 TAKE THAT TO THE BANK SHALAMAR/Solar 11379 (RCA) 10 6 A LITTLE MORE LOVE OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN/MCA 40975 12 El 133 - DOG & BUTTERFLY HEART/Portrait 6 70025 1 YMCA VILLAGE PEOPLE/Casablanca 945 17 6 3 66 BUSTIN' LOOSE CHUCK BROWN & THE SOUL SEARCHERS/ 7 7 EVERY 1'S A WINNER HOT CHOCOLATE/Infinity 50002 13 Source 40967 (MCA) 5 8 8 LOTTA LOVE NICOLETTE LARSON/Warner Bros. 8664 12 65 GOODBYE, I LOVE YOU FIREFALL/Atlantic 3544 3 CI 15 I WILL SURVIVE GLORIA GAYNOR/Polydor 14508 7 EEI 63 STORMY SANTANA/Columbia 3 10873 5 10 10 TOO MUCH HEAVEN BEE GEES/RSO 913 13 0 13 SHAKE IT IAN MATTHEWS/Mushroom 7039 12 68 I GO TO RIO PABLO CRUISE/A&M 2112 5 12 9 GOT TO BE REAL CHERYL LYNN/Columbia 3 10808 14 60 61 A LITTLE LOVIN', (KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY) THE RAES/ 13 12 HOLD THE LINE TOTO/Columbia 3 10830 19 A&M 2091 12 19 SOUL MAN BLUES BROTHERS/Atlantic 3545 10 71 HAVEN'T STOPPED DANCING YET GONZALEZ/Capitol D 4647 20 SHAKE YOUR GROOVE THING PEACHES & HERB/Polydor 3 14514 9 70CHASE GIORGIO MORODER/Casablanca 956 3 113 17 SOMEWHERE IN THE NIGHT BARRY MANILOW/Arista 0382 9 69 LIVIN' IT UP (FRIDAY NIGHT) BELL & JAMES/A&M 2069 3 W 25 HEAVEN KNOWS DONNA SUMMER WITH BROOKLYN 76 MUSIC BOX DANCING FRANK MILLS/Polydor 14517 3 DREAMS/Casablanca 959 5 65 67 THEME FROM SUPERMAN JOHN WILLIAMS/Warner Bros. 18 11 MY LIFE BILLY JOEL/Columbia 3 10853 15 8729 4 D 21 DON'T CRY OUT LOUD MELISSA MANCHESTER/Arista 0373 13 77 MAYBE I'M A FOOL EDDIE MONEY/Columbia 3 10900 3 20 22 I WAS MADE FOR DANCIN' LEIF GARRETT/Scotti Bros. 403 ED 82 BABY,I NEED YOUR LOVIN' ERIC CARMEN/Arista 0384 2 (Atl) 15 68 72 SHAKE YOUR BODY (DOWN TO THE GROUND) JACKSONS/ 21 16 NEW YORK GROOVE ACE FREHLEY/Casablanca 941 17 Epic 8 50656 4 Ea 26DANCIN' SHOES NIGEL OLSSON/Bang 740 9 74 POPS, WE LOVE YOU ROSS, GAYE, ROBINSON & 8 27 NO TELL LOVER CHICAGO/Columbia 3 10879 WONDER/Motown 1445 3 24 24 HOME AND DRY GERRY RAFFERTY/United Artists 1266 10 70 73 YOU CAN DO IT DOBIE GRAY/Infinity 50003 3 25 18 LOVE DON'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE ROSE ROYCE/Whitfield El 80CONTACT EDWIN STARR/20th Century Fox 2396 (RCA) 3 8712 (WB) 14 72 75 LONELY WIND KANSAS/Kirshner 8 4280 (CBS) 4 Eri 29 THE GAMBLER KENNY ROGERS/United Artists 1250 12 El 95 KNOCK ON WOOD AMII STEWART/Ariola 7736 2 Eg 30BLUE MORNING, BLUE DAY FOREIGNER/Atlantic 3543 8 81 I'LL SUPPLY THE LOVE TOTO/Columbia 3 10898 2 83 EVERY WHICH WAY BUT LOOSE EDDIE RABBITT/Elektra CHARTMAKER OF THE WEEK 45554 4 - TRAGEDY 76 78 FOR YOU AND I1 Occ/Polydor 14528 4 BEE GEES 85 AQUA BOOGIE PARLIAMENT/Casablanca 950 7 RSO 918 1 86 SUPERMAN HERBIE MANN/Atlantic 3547 4 79 79 OH HONEY DELEGATION/Shadybrook 1048 (Janus/GRT) 3 ED 36 WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES DOOBIE BROTHERS/Warner Bros. 80 87 NOW THAT WE FOUND LOVE THIRD WORLD/Island 8663 8725 3 (WB) 8 30 33 WHAT YOU WON'T DO FOR LOVE BOBBY CALDWELL/ 89 HE'S THE GREATEST DANCER SISTER SLEDGE/Cotillion Clouds 11 (TK) 11 D 44245 (At') 2 31 14 WE'VE GOT TONITE BOB SEGER AND THE SILVER BULLET BAND/Capitol 4653 15 - PRECIOUS LOVE BOB WELCH/Capitol 4685 1 - SURVIVOR CINDY BULLENS/United Artists 1261 1 35 EVERY TIME I THINK OF YOU THE BABYS/Chrysalis 2279 7 El 2 33 23 SHARING THE NIGHT TOGETHER DR. HOOK/Capitol 4621 22 92 RUN HOME GIRL SAD CAFE/A&M 2111 34 32 TAKE ME TO THE RIVER TALKING HEADS/Sire 1032 (WB) 11 - FOUR STRONG WINDS NEIL YOUNG/Reprise 2266(WB) 1 I DON'T KNOW IF IT'S RIGHT EVELYN "CHAMPAGNE" 86 88 KEEP ON DANCIN' GARY'S GANG/Columbia 3 10884 2 1113 42 KING/RCA 11386 10 1 CE1 - JUST ONE LOOK LINDA RONSTADT/Asylum46011 OUR LOVE (DON'T THROW IT ALL AWAY) ANDY GIBB/RSO 3628 I WANT YOUR LOVE CHIC/Atlantic 3557 1 911 18 TAKE ME HOME CHER/Casablanca 965 1 37 31 SHATTERED ROLLING STONES/Rolling Stones 19310 (At!) 9 90 - ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD DR. HOOK/Capitol 4677 1 ECI 44FOREVER IN BLUE JEANS NEIL DIAMOND/Columbia 3 10897 3 91 93 YOU CAN'T WIN MICHAEL JACKSON/Epic 8 50654 2 92 39 DON'T HOLD BACK CHANSON/Ariola 7717 14 54 LADY LITTLE RIVER BAND/Harvest 4667 (Capitol) 5 1:13 93 38 OOH BABY BABY LINDA RONSTADT/Asylum 45546 14 34 YOU DON'T BRING ME FLOWERS BARBRA STREISAND & 40 94 I'M SO INTO YOU PEABO BRYSON/Capitol 4656 8 NEIL DIAMOND/Columbia 3 10840 16 90 95 96 SILVER LINING PLAYER/RSO 914 3 5 56 CRAZY LOVE POCO/ABC 12439 96 94 NEVER HAD A LOVE LIKE THIS BEFORE TAVARES/Capitol - SULTANS OF SWING DIRESTRAITS/Warner Bros. 8736 1 4658 4 43 44 I DON'T WANNA LOSE YOU DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES/ 97 99 IT'S ALL THE WAY LIVE LAKESIDE/Solar 11380 (RCA) 2 9 RCA 11424 98 IT HURTS SO BAD KIM CARNES/EMI-America 8011 1 si50 SING FOR THE DAY STYX/A&M 2110 4 99 55 DANCING IN THE CITY MARSHALL HAIN/Harvest 4648 (Capitol) 8 59 SONG ON THE RADIO AL STEWART/Arista 0389 3 7 46 48 BABY I'M BURNIN' DOLLY PARTON/RCA 11420 7 100 84 NOT FADE AWAY TANYA TUCKER/MCA 40976 PRODUCERS AND PUBLISHERS 0N PAGE 30

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FEBRUARY 10, 1979

CATCH ONE-Tony Wilson- THE FUTURE NOW-Peter Hamill HEAVY ACTION (airplay, sales, phones in descending order): PHANTOM OF THE NIGHT-Kayak Bearsville -Charisma -Janus DAVID JOHANSEN LIVE (aor THE MAN WHO BUILT AMERICA- BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN- Rod Stewart-WB ON THE CORNER-Jimmie Mack sampler)-Blue Sky Horslips-DJM -Big Tree FIRST GLANCE-April Wine- DIRE STRAITS-WB HEAVY ACTION (airplay in SINFUL-Angel-Casablanca Capitol descending order): DOG & BUTTERFLY-Heart- Portra it THE MAN WHO BUILT AMERICA- THE MAN WHO BUILT AMERICA- DIRE STRAITS-WB Horslips-DJM 52ND STREET-Billy Joel-Col Horslips-DJM 52ND STREET-Billy Joel-Col BRIEFCASE FULL OF BLUES- NO ESCAPE-Marc Tanner- XII-Barclay James Harvest- MINUTE BY MINUTE-Doobie Blues Brothers-Atlantic Polydor Elektra Brothers-WB PIECES OF EIGHT-Styx-A&M NO MEAN CITY-Nazareth-A&M HEAVY ACTION (airplay in BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN- NICOLETTE-Nicolette Larson-WB descending order): SINFUL-Angel-Casablanca Rod Stewart-WB STEALIN HOME-Ian Matthews DIRE STRAITS-WB SPIRITS HAVING FLOWN- WAVELENGTH-Van Morrison -Mushroom Bee Gees-RSO -WB HOT STREETS-Chicago-Col BRIEFCASE FULL OF BLUES- ENERGY-Pointer Sisters-Planet Blues Brothers-Atlantic PHANTOM OF THE NIGHT HEAVY ACTION i,irplay in SHAKEDOWN STREET-Grateful descending order): Dead-Arista ARMED FORCES-Elvis Castello- KAYAK Col ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie )-FM /PHILADELPHIA ALIVE ON ARRIVAL-Steve Forbert Janus Col Money-Col ADDS: -Nemperor OUTLANDOS D'AMOUR-The LEGEND-Poco-ABC DIAMOND CUT-Bonnie Tyler- RCA JUPPANESE-Mickey Jupp-Stiff Police-A&M ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- (import) MOST ADDED LIFE IN THE FOOD CHAIN- SANCTUARY-J Geils- Col Tonic) K-Full Moon SHAKEDOWN STREET-Grateful EMI-America PHANTOM OF THE NIGHT- BLOODY TOURISTS-10cc- McGUINN CLARK & HILLMAN- Dead-Arista Kayak-Janus (22) STATELESS-Lene Lovich-Stiff Polydor Capitol AIR SPECIAL-Brownsville-Epic (import) LIFE IN THE FOOD CHAIN- McGUINN CLARK & HILLMAN ON THE CORNER-Jimmie Mack MIRROR STARS-Fabulous Poodles -Big Tree Tonio K-Full Moon -Capitol (21) F-FM/WORCESTER CATCH ONE-Tony Wilson- -Epic ADDS: PHANTOM OF THE NIGHT-Kayak SPIRITS HAVING FLOWN- -Janus Bearsville Bee Gees-RSO (12) BRIEFCASE FULL OF BLUES- McGUINN CLARK & HILLMAN- SLEEP DIRT-Frank Zappa- Blues Brothers-Atlantic SINFUL-Angel-Casablanca PRECIOUS LOVE (single)-Bob Capitol STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT-UFO DiscReet Welch-Capitol (12) LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie PHANTOM OF THE NIGHT-Kayak Money-Col -Chrysalis ON THE CORNER-Jimmie -Janus XII-Barclay James Harvest- EVERY l'S A WINNER-Hot FM 'RALEIGH Mack-Big Tree (10) PRECIOUS LOVE (single)-Bob Polydor ADDS: Chocolate-Infinity SINFUL-Angel- Welch-Capitol HEAVY ACTION (airplay, ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- Casablanca (10) HEARTS OF STONE-Southside SINFUL-Angel-Casablanca phones in descending orderl: Johnny-Epic Col THE MAN WHO BUILT AMERICA SPIRITS HAVING FLOWN- DIRE STRAITS-WB MOVE IT ON OVER-George FOOL AROUND-Rachel Sweet- Horslips-DJM (10) Bee Gees-RSO ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- Thorogood-Rounder Stiff (import) NATURAL ACT-Kris & Rita-A&M XII-Barclay James Harvest HEAVY ACTION (airplay. sales, Col -Polydor (9) phones in descending orderl: THE CARS-Elektra NICOLETTE-Nicolette Larson-WB NO ESCAPE-Marc Tanner- \NIT-FM/LONG ISLAND BRIEFCASE FULL OF BLUES- 52ND STREET-Billy Joel-Col ST. VINCENT'S COURT-Kim Elektra (8) ADDS: Blues Brothers-Atlantic SOME GIRLS-Rolling Stones- Co rnes-EMI -America AMAZING RHYTHM ACES- CARMEL-Joe Sample-ABC BACKLESS-Eric Clapton-RSO Rolling Stones TOUCHDOWN-Bob James- Tappan Zee/Col ABC (8) GIVE EM ENOUGH ROPE-The ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- MIRROR STARS-Fabulous Poodles Clash-Epic Col -Epic HEAVY ACTION (airplay. sales, HEAD EAST LIVE-A&M SHAKEDOWN STREET-Grateful phones in descending order): DIRE STRAITS-WB Dead-Arista -FM/NEW YORK MAYBE THE GOOD GUYS-Andy BEST OF EARTH, WIND & FIRE- Mendelson-Arista SANCTUARY-J Geils ALIVE ON ARRIVAL-Steve Forbert ARC/Col ADDS: EMI -America -Nemperor McGUINN CLARK & HILLMAN- BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN- DAVID JOHANSEN LIVE (aor MINUTE BY MINUTE-Doobie JAZZ-Oueen-Elektra sampler(-Blue Sky Capitol Rod Stewart-WB Brothers-WB BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN- LEGEND-Poco-ABC 1.111 IN THE FOOD CHAIN- PHANTOM OF THE NIGHT-Kayak 52ND STREET-Billy Joel-Col Rod Stewart-WB -Janus BRIEFCASE FULL OF BLUES- Tcnio K-Full Moon STEALIN HOME-Ian Matthews STARSHIP GOLD-Jefferson -Mushroom Blues Brothers-Atlantic McGUINN CLARK & HILLMAN- WYDD-FM 'PITTSBURGH DESIRE WIRE-Cindy Bullens-UA Capitol Starship-Grunt BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN- ADDS: HEAD FIRST-The Babys- MUDDY MISSISSIPPI WATERS LIVE THE MAN WHO BUILT AMERICA- Rod Stewart-WB Horslips-DJM TOTO-Col ONE WAY LOVE (single)-Bandit Chrysalis -Blue Sky -Ariola DIRE STRAITS-WB WE ALL HAVE A STAR-Wilton PHANTOM IN THE NIGHT-Kayak PARALLEL LINES-Blondie- Felder-ABC BUSH DOCTOR-Peter Tosh- -Janus -FM; MAINE Chrysalis Rolling Stones XII-Barclay James Harvest- ADDS: POSITIVELY HUMAN-Wineglass PRECIOUS LOVE (single)-Bob TOTO-Col -Mercury Polydor A TONIC FOR THE TROOPS- Welch-Capitol ENERGY-Pointer Sisters-Planet SWEET MUSIC-Roadmaster- HEAVY ACTION (airplay in Boomtown Rats-Col STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT-UFO Village descending order): DESMOND CHILD & ROUGE- -Chrysalis Capitol TRAGEDY (single)-Bee Gees-RSO THE MAN WHO BUILT AMERICA- MOVE IT ON OVER-George WMMS-FM 'CLEVEI AND PHANTOM OF THE NIGHT-Kayak Horslips-DJM Thorogood-Rounder YOU CAME TO ME (single)- ADDS: -Janus Tantrum-Ovation TRILLION-Epic BRIEFCASE FULL OF BLUES- A TONIC FOR THE TROOPS- Blues Brothers-Atlantic SINFUL-Angel-Casablanca HEAVY ACTION (airplay in Boomtown Rats-Cal HEAVY 4 or:TION (airplay in STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT-UFO descending order): DESMOND CHILD & ROUGE- descending order): ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- Col -Chrysalis BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN- Capitol ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- THE MAN WHO BUILT AMERICA- Rod Stewart-WB PETER GABRIEL-Atlantic McGUINN CLARK & HILLMAN- Col Horslips-DJM 52ND STREET-Billy Joel-Col Capitol 52ND STREET-Billy Joel-Col NO MEAN CITY-Nazareth-A&M MOVE IT ON OVER-George HEAVY ACTION (airplay in LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie Thorogood-Rounder LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie descending orderl: Money-Col SPIRITS HAVING FLOWN- Money-Col DIRE STRAITS-WB BRIEFCASE FULL OF BLUES- BACKLESS-Eric Clapton-RSO Bee Gees-RSO BRIEFCASE FULL OF BLUES- SHAKEDOWN STREET-Grateful Blues Brothers-Atlantic MINUTE BY MINUTE-Doobie TAKE IT TO THE MAX-Max Blues Brothers-Atlantic Dead-Arista SANCTUARY-J Geils- Brothers-WB Demian-RCA ALIVE ON ARRIVAL-Steve Forbert EMI-America TOTO-Col 12" OF WEINER-Charlie Weiner DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN -White Light -Bruce Springsteen-Col -Nemperor THE CARS-Elektra DIRE STRAITS-WB SOME GIRLS-Rolling Stones- DIRE STRAITS-WB BRIEFCASE FULL OF BLUES- HEAVY ACTION (airplay, sales, STRANGER IN TOWN-Bob Seger in descending order): -Capitol Rolling Stones NICOLETTE-Nicolette Larson-WB Blues Brothers-Atlantic THE CARS-Elektra ENERGY-Pointer Sisters-Planet BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN- HEARTS OF STONE-Southside ENERGY-Pointer Sisters-Planet Rod Stewart-WB Johnny-Epic MORE SONGS ABOUT BUILDINGS ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- -Talking Heads-Sire BRIEFCASE FULL OF BLUES- SOME GIRLS-Rolling Stones- WBAB-FM/LONG ISLAND Col ADDS: Blues Brothers-Atlantic Rolling Stones MINUTE BY MINUTE-Doobie 52ND STREET-Billy Joel-Col CARMEL-Joe Sample-ABC LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie Brothers-WB WHFS-FM, TOTO-Col FLASH & THE PAN-Albert (import) MOVE IT ON OVER-George Money-Col WASHINGTON, D.C. THE CARS-Elektra INSIDE STORY-Robben Ford- Thorogood-Rounder ADDS: ALIVE ON ARRIVAL-Steve Forbert BACK TO THE BARS-Todd -Nemperor E'ektra BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN- ALL MOD CONS-The Jam- McGUINN CLARK & HILLMAN- Rod Stewart-WB Polydor Rundgren-Bearsville Capitol AMAZING RHYTHM ACES-ABC LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie Money-Col WBCN-FM /BOSTON NUMBERS-Rufus-ABC WCMF-FM /ROCHESTER IT HURTS SO BAD (single)- ADDS: ADDS: SANCTUARY-J Geils- ON THE CORNER-Jimmie Mack Kim Carnes-EMI-America EMI-America ALL MOD CONS-The Jam- -Big Tree NO ESCAPE-Marc Tanner- LAST ROUND-Holy Modal Polydor MINUTE BY MINUTE-Doobie PHANTOM OF THE NIGHT-Kayak Elektra Rounders-Adelphi Brothers-WB BUSTIN LOOSE-Chuck Brown & -Janus SPIRITS HAVING FLOWN- McGUINN CLARK & HILLMAN- the Soul Searchers-Source SINFUL-Angel-Casablanca ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- Bee Gees-RSO Capitol Col

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FEBRUARY 10, 1979

TOP AIRPLAY WXRT-FM /CHICAGO KORS-FM/MINNEAPOLIS HEAVY ACTION (airplay. sales, HEAVY ACTION (airplay in ADDS: H EAVY ACTION (airplay in phones in descending order): descending order): BALLROOM STREETS-Melanie- descending order): LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie IF YOU WANT BLOOD-AC/DC- Tomato BRIEFCASE FULL OF BLUES- Money-Col Atlantic DAVID JOHANSEN LIVE (aor Blues Brothers-Atlantic INSIDE STORY-Robben Ford- BRIEFCASE FULL OF BLUES- sampled-Blue Sky BACKLESS-Eric CI Joton-RSO Elektra Blues Brothers-Atlantic HEAD EAST LIVE-A&M 52ND STREET-Billy Joel-Col BREATHLESS-Camel-Arista DIRE STRAITS-WB MINUTE BY MINUTE-Doobie MIRROR STARS-Fgbulous Poodles BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN- MY OWN HOUSE-David Bromberg -Epic Rod Stewart-WB -Fantasy Brothers-Atlantic MISPLACED IDEALS-Sad Cafe LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie MINUTE BY MINUTE-Doobie TOUCHDOWN-Bob James- -A&M Brothers-WB Money-Col Tappan Zee/Col INNER SECRETS-Santana-Col PHANTOM OF THE NIGHT-Kayak DIRE STRAITS-WB -Janus LEGEND-Poco-ABC B LONDES HAVE MORE FUN- ENERGY-Pointer Sisters-Planet SLEEP DIRT-Frank Zappa- PLAYIN TO WIN-The Outlaws- Rod Stewart-WB DiscReet PIECES OF EIGHT-Styx-A&M Arista TOTO-Col ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- THE MAN WHO BUILT AMERICA- TOTO-Col BACK TO EARTH-Cat Stevens BRIEFCASE FULL OF BLUES Horslips-DJM ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- Col -A&M LIVE BOOTLEG-Aerosmith-Col HEAVY ACTION (airplay, sales, Col INNER SECRETS-Santana-Col B_UES BROTHERS phones in descending order): ELAN-Firefall-Atlantic Atlantic MINUTE BY MINUTE-Doobie KZEW-FM /DALLAS KSAN-FM/SAN FRANCISCO Brothers-WB ADDS: ADDS: THE CARS-Elektra A TONIC FOR THE TROOPS- KNAC-FM/LONG BEACH A TONIC FOR THE TROOPS- ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- Boomtown Rats-Col ADDS: Boomtown Rats-Col MOST AIRPLAY: Col BREATHLESS-Camel-Arista A TONIC FOR THE TROOPS- AND NOW ... -The Runaways BLACK NOISE-FM-Visa INSIDE STORY-Robben Ford- Boomtown Rats-Col -Mercury BRIEFCASE FULL OF BLUES- BRIEFCASE FULL OF BLUES- Elektra BREATHLESS-Camel-Arista LIFE IN THE FOOD CHAIN- : Blues Brothers-Atlantic (331 Blues Brothers-Atlantic McGUINN CLARK & HILLMAN- McGUINN CLARK & HILLMAN- Tonio K-Full Moon BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN- K-SCOPE-Phil Manzanera- Capitol Capitol MISPLACED IDEALS-Sad Cafe Rod Stewart-WB (331 Polydor ON THE CORNER-Jimmie Mack PHANTOM OF THE NIGHT-Kayak -A&M SLEEP DIRT-Frank Zappa- DIRE STRAITS-WB 131) HEARTS OF STONE-Southside -Big Tree -Janus Johnny-Epic PHANTOM OF THE NIGHT-Kayak DiscReet ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello PRECIOUS LOVE (single)-Bob BACKLESS-Eric Clapton-RSO -Janus Welch-Capitol SPIRITS HAVING FLOWN- -Col 126) Bee Gees-RSO 0: ARE WE NOT MEN-Devo-WB PRECIOUS LOVE (single)-Bob TAKE IT TO THE MAX-Max MINUTE BY MINUTE-Doobie WAVELENGTH-Van Morrison Welch-Capitol Demian-RCA H EAVY ACTION: Brothers-WB 1261 -WB ROXANNE (single)-The Police THE BEST OF THE REST OF-Be Bop ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- 52ND STREET-Billy Joel- -A&M Deluxe-Harvest Col ! Col (26) KSHE-FM/ST. LOUIS THE MAN WHO BUILT AMERICA- ADDS: H EAVY ACTION (airplay, sales BRIEFCASE FULL OF BLUES- LIFE FOR THE TAKING- in descending order): Horslips-DJM Blues Brothers-Atlantic BREATHLESS-Ca me I-Ar ista Eddie Money-Col (21) NO ESCAPE-Marc Tanner- XII-Barclay James Harvest- DIRE STRAITS-WB ON THE CORNER-Jimmie Mack Polydor JAZZ-Queen-Elektra TOTO-Col 1131 -Big Tree Elektra DIRE STRAITS-WB HEAVY ACTION (airplay, sales LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie LEGEND-Poco--ABC 11 31 PHANTOM OF THE NIGHT-Kayak in descending order): Money-Col -Janus HEAD FIRST-The Babys- BACKLESS-Eric Clapton- Chrysalis LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie MINUTE BY MINUTE-Doobie MI-Barclay James Harvest- Brothers-WB RSO 111) Polydor LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie Money-Col ...,,,...... Money-Col CLOSE PERSONAL FRIENDS-Robert PARALLEL LINES-Blondie- HEAVY ACTION (airplay in BRIEFCASE FULL OF BLUES- Johnson-Infinity Chrysalis descending order): Blues Brothers-Atlantic ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- SANCTUARY-J Geils- WABX-FM / DETROIT TOTO-Col DESIRE WIRE-Cindy Bullens-UA Col EMI-America ADDS: HEAD FIRST-The Babys- BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN- BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN- STREET LEGAL-Bob Dylan-Col A TONIC FOR THE TROOPS- Chrysalis Rod Stewart-WB Rod Stewart-WB WAVELENGTH-Van Morrison Boomtown Rats-Col LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie MINUTE BY MINUTE-Doobie JAZZ-Queen-Elektra -WB PRECIOUS LOVE (single)-Bob Money-Col Brothers-WB TOTO-Col BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN- Welch-Capitol JAZZ-Queen-Elektra MOVE IT ON OVER-George KZEL -FM /EUGENE Rod Stewart-WB SANCTUARY-J Geils- ADDS: SINFUL-Angel-Casablanca FIRST GLANCE-April Wine- Thorogood-Rounder EMI-America STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT-UFO AMAZING RHYTHM ACES-ABC HEAVY ACTION (airplay in Capitol HOME MADE SONGS-Tracy MINUTE BY MINUTE-Doobie -Chrysalis descending order): KBPI-FM/DENVER LEGEND-Poco-ABC Nelson-Flying Fish BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN- Brothers-WB LIFE IN THE FOOD CHAIN- I RESERVE THE RIGHT-Stillwater ADDS: PLAYIN TO WIN-The Outlaws- Rod Stewart-WB Arista Tonio K-Full Moon -Capricorn PRECIOUS LOVE (single)-Bob McGUINN CLARK & HILLMAN- BRIEFCASE FULL OF BLUES- JAZZ-Queen-Elektra Welch-Capitol Blues Brothers-Atlantic Capitol PARTNERS IN CRIME-Bandit- HEAVY ACTION (airplay, sales, (WST-FM /LOS ANGELES NO ESCAPE-Marc Tanner- THE CARS-Elektra Ariola phones in descending order): ADDS: Elektra 52ND STREET-Billy Joel-Col HEMISPHERES-Rush-Mercury BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN- ALIVE ON ARRIVAL-Steve Forbert ON THE CORNER-Jimmie Mack TOTO-Col WZMF-FM /MILWAUKEE Rod Stewart-WB -Nemperor -Big Tree LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie ADDS: BRIEFCASE FULL OF BLUES- McGUINN CLARK & HILLMAN- PHANTOM OF THE NIGHT-Kayak Blues Brothers-Atlantic Capitol -Janus Money-Col AIR SPECIAL-Brownsville-Epic NICOLETTE-Nicolette Larson-WB PHANTOM OF THE NIGHT-Kayak SPIRITS HAVING FLOWN- MORE SONGS ABOUT BUILDINGS CHEAP LOVE EASY MONEY 52ND STREET-Billy Joel-Col -Janus Bee Gees-RSO -Talking Heads-Sire (single)-White Lie-Vera THE MAN WHO BUILT AMERICA- BACKLESS-Eric Clapton-RSO PRECIOUS LOVE (single)-Bob PIECES OF EIGHT-Styx-A&M INSIDE STORY-Robben Ford- Welch-Capitol Horslips-DJM NO MEAN CITY-Nazareth-A&M Elektra TOTO-Col XII-Barclay James Harvest- McGUINN CLARK & HILLMAN- SPIRITS HAVING FLOWN- DIRE STRAITS-WB Bee Gees-RSO Polydor HEAD FIRST-The Babys- Capitol Chrysalis ON THE CORNER-Jimmie Mack MINUTE BY MINUTE-Doobie HEAVY ACTION (airplay in HEAVY ACTION (airplay. sales, -Big Tree Brothers-WB descending order): phones in descending order): PHANTOM OF THE NIGHT-Kayak LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN- TRILLION-Epic WWWW-FM/DETROIT Money-Col DIRE STRAITS-WB ADDS: -Janus Rod Stewart-WB PRECIOUS LOVE (single)-Bob ELAN-Firefall-Atlantic MINUTE BY MINUTE-Doobie HEAD FIRST-The Babys- NO ESCAPE-Marc Tanner- Welch-Capitol Brothers-WB Chrysalis Elektra ROCK N ROMANCE-Faith Band 'AWY-FM/WYOMING 52ND STREET-Billy Joel-Col B RIEFCASE FULL OF BLUES- Blues Brothers-Atlantic HEAVY ACTION (airplay, sales -Village ADDS: LEGEND-Poco-ABC in descending order): MY OWN HOUSE-David Bromberg HEAVY ACTION (airplay, sales, AMAZING RHYTHM ACES-ABC BACK TO EARTH-Cat Stevens -Fantasy BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN- phones in descending order): PRIVATE PARTS & PIECES-Anthony -A&M BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN- Rod Stewart-WB DIRE STRAITS-WB Phillips-Jem TOTO-Col Rod Stewart-WB BRIEFCASE FULL OF BLUES- ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- BEST OF THE REST OF-Be Bop ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- HEAD EAST LIVE-A&M Blues Brothers-Atlantic Col Deluxe-Harvest Col LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie SANCTUARY-J Geils- BRIEFCASE FULL OF BLUES- CARMEL-Joe Sample-ABC LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie Money-Col EMI-America Blues Brothers-Atlantic CLASSIC ROCK-London Symphony Money-Col ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- THE CARS-Elektra BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN- Orchestra-RSO DIRE STRAITS-WB Col BEST OF EARTH WIND & FIRE- Rod Stewart-WB DESMOND CHILD & ROUGE- LEGEND-Poco-ABC ARC-Col STEALIN HOME-Ian Matthews MOVE IT ON OVER-George Capitol -Mushroom 52ND STREET-Billy Joel-Col Thorogood-Rounder McGUINN CLARK & HILLMAN- 43 stations reporting this week. PIECES OF EIGHT-Styx-A&M ENERGY-Pointer Sisters-Planet Capitol In addition to those printed are: MORE SONGS ABOUT BUILDINGS HEAD EAST LIVE-A&M PHANTOM OF THE NIGHT-Kayak KOME-FM/SAN JOSE WCOZ-FM ZETA 7 -FM TOTO-Col ADDS: KHFI-FM -Talking Heads-Sire -Janus WPLR-FM WOSR-FM KFML-AM SHAKEDOWN STREET-Grateful STARSHIP GOLD-Jefferson NO ESCAPE-Marc Tanner- WOUR-FM WKDF-FM JAZZ-Queen-Elektra Dead-Arista KGB -FM Starship-Grunt Elektra WSAN-AMWOFM-FMKZAP-FM SOME GIRLS-Rolling Stones- MINUTE BY MINUTE-Doobie XII-Barclay James Harvest- RAT TRAP )single)-Boomtown WMMR-FM Rolling Stones CHUM -FM KZAM-FM Brothers-WB Polydor Rats-Col WKLS-FM KLOL-FM

AmericanRadioHistory.Com Labels' Chart Share for 1978:CBS, WEA, RSO Lead (Continued from page 3) uted labels. individual labels for singles and Polygram (780 and 809). wholly -owned by a major was Among individuallabels, Co- albums. (A&M will, of course, be Allsix of the branch majors considered separately evenifit lumbia's 547 Singles Chart posi- branch -distributed beginning next placed in the top 10 for group or distribution in each category, as sharedstaff.Thus, Capitol and tions and 623 Album Chart posi- week). A&M was third in Album EMI/America and Warner Bros. tions far outdistanced the label's Chart positions (304) and seventh did A&M and Arista. Other inde- and Warner/Curb were totalled nearest competitors. RSO placed in Singles Chart positions (271); pendent labels placing in the al- separately, while Elektra/Asylum secondinthe singles category Arista was sixthin albums (274) bum category top 10 were ABC and Motown/Gordy/Tamla werewith 335; Warner Bros. was sec- and ninth in singles (199). and Motown; and in the singles category, TK and Motown. counted together. ond in albums with 434. In the group categories, WEA's The group categories include a Only two independently -dis- 1251 AlbumChartand1139 (Researchfor this study was company's whollyor partly - tributedcompanies, A&M and Singles Chart positions led CBS done by Jan Pavloski, Tina Baer owned subsidiaries and distrib- Arista, finished among the top 10 (1064 and 951 respectively) and and Carl Skiba).

1978 Leaders in TotalSingles & Album Chart Positions Individual Labels Group or Distribution Albums Singles Albums Singles 1. Columbia (623) 1. Columbia (547) 1. WEA (1251) 1. WEA (1139) 2. CBS (952) 2.Warner/Reprise(434) 2. RSO (335) 2. CBS (1064) 3. Polygram (809) 3.A&M/Horizon (304) 3. Capitol (305) 3. Polygram (780) 4. Atlantic/Cotillion (284) 4. Atlantic/Atco/Cotillion 4. Capitol/EMI (377) 4. Capitol/EMI (559) 5. RSO (282) (296) 5. A&M (304) 5. A&M (271) 6. Arista (274) 5. Elektra/Asylum (292) 6. Arista (292) 6. RCA (251) 7. Elektra/Asylum (271) 6. Warner Bros.(285) 7. RCA (206) 7. Arista (216) 8. Capitol (256) 7.A&M (271) 8. ABC (171) 8. MCA (144) 9. Casablanca (234) 8. Epic (222) 9. MCA (164) 9. TK (134) 10. Epic (228) 9. Arista (199) 10. Motown (148) 10. Motown (130) 11. RCA (171) 10. Casablanca (188) 12. MCA (164) (tie) 10. RCA (188) 13. ABC (156) 14. Motown/Gordy (133) 12. MCA (137) 15. Warner/Curb (119) 13. Motown (116) 16. Polydor (104) (tie) 17. 20th Century -Fox (89) 13. UA (116) 18. UA (85) 15. 20th Century -Fox (107) 19. Chrysalis (82) 16. Polydor (103) 20. Philadelphia Intl. (66) 17. ABC (92) 18. Ariola (80) 19. Mercury (73) 20. Warner/Curb (60)

Norman Joins RCALenny & Squigtones To Casablanca Capitol Signs Teaze NEW YORK - Roy A. Norman LOS ANGELES - Teaze has signeda contract with Capitol has joined RCA Records as man- Inc., according to Ru- ager, national black music sales, Records, pert Perry, vice president of a&r, it was announced by Ray Harris, division vice president, black mu- CRI. sic marketing, to whom he will Under the terms oftheagree- ment,thefour -memberrock report. bandis signed to CapitolRec- Inhis new position, Norman Inc. in all territories except willdirect and assist the RCA ords, Records field sales force in the Canada and Japan. Signed direct- sale of black music. Additionally, ly to Aquarius Records in Canada, the group's records are manufac- aidin the securing of he will tured and distributed by Capitol and workto store reports of Canada -EMI of Canada, Lim- strengthen RCA rapport with key ited in that country. blackretailers and one -stops "One Night Stands," Teaze's throughout the country. the signing debut on Capitol in the U.S., is Prior to joining RCA Records, Neil Bogart, president of Casablanca Records & FilmWorks, has announced of Lenny & the Squigtones, aka Michael (Lenny) McKean and David(Squiggy) Lander scheduledforreleaseFebruary N&rman was associated with the of television's "Laverne & Shirley" show, to the label. Their debutalbum, produced 12. The members of Teaze are Polygram company as marketing be of alive performance at the Roxy in by Hank Medress and Dave Appel, will Brian Danter (lead vocals, bass), development manager. Before Hollywood. Shown above at the signing are, from left:(standing) Ian Hoffman, the that, he was president of Ronor group's manager; Larry Harris, Casablanca senior vice president and managingdirector; Mike Kozak (drums, percussion), Michael McKean of the Squigtones; David Landers of the Squigtones; Bogart;Bruce Mark Bradac and Chuck Price (vo- International Music, his own in- of theRifkin -Davis Bird,Casablanca executivevice president; and Arnold Rifkin, cals, guitars). dependent company. Agency; (seated) Lenny and Squiggy.

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"WM DIA %MNMAIN 11X%W1 VAC. 'ikt1/4.\\XM MOMS M'T\Wica Cover Story: Atlantic Signs Energetics 'Pops' Single Is a Family Affair Currently bulleted at #69 on voices to the demo; they agreed, the RW Singles Chart, Motown and Berry Gordy, Jr.apparently Records' "Pops, We Love You" is liked the results so much that he in several ways a unique record- decided to have the demo played ing. atthe funeralservicesforhis Primarily, of course, "Pops, Wefather, who died on November Love You"-a tribute to the late 21. Ms. Ross later joined in on a BerryGordy,Sr.-represents a re-recording of the tune, and it first-timecollaboration betweenwas nationally released by Mo- four of not only the label's but town on December 22. the entire record industry's BothBerry Gordy and Pam brighteststars,Stevie Wonder, Sawyer have referred to the fam- Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson ilyspirit of the record, a spirit and Diana Ross.In addition,embodied in "Pops" Gordy him- Marilyn McLeod and Pam Sawyer self."This represents what Mo- didn't merely write "Pops, Wetown isallabout," said Gordy. Love You;" they produced it as "Motown isafamily." Sawyer Atlantic Records has signed Boston r&b quintet the Energetics to an exclusive, long- added that "Diana told everyone term, worldwide recording contract. The announcement was made by Atlantic president well, a first for the veteran song - Jerry Greenberg and vice president/director of special markets Eddie Holland. The writing team responsible for such in the studio, Tops always said group's debut album, "Come Down To Earth," produced by Brian Holland, has been hits as "LoveHangover" andone day he'dgetus back to- set for late -February release. Shown from left are: (standing) Holland Group produc- "Love Child." gether again, and here we are. tion coordinator Richard Davis, Atlantic r&b/a&r product manager BillCureton, pro- Pops brought us back.' " ducer Brian Holland, Atlantic vice president/director of special markets Eddie Hol- "Pops, We Love You" was orig- land, president Jerry Greenberg, Energetics' manager Roscoe Gorham, group member inally written for Gordy Sr.'s 90th JohnBorder, Atlanticsenior vice president/general manager Dave Glew, national birthday,celebrated at Gordy Rosner Screen Gems VP publicity director Stu Ginsburg; (seated) Energetics members Herbert Jackson, Joseph Manor inDetroit; McLeod and NEW YORK - Jack Rosner has Lites, Melvin Franklin, Roscoe Mills. Sawyer prepared a demo inless been named vice president of ad- than two days, and it was played ministrationforScreen Gems- TheCoast (Continued frompage 24) at the party. McLeod and Sawyer Colgems-EMI Music, Inc.,it was later approached Wonder, Gaye announced by the term'spresi- tarist, Journey's Neil Schon; drummer, the Grateful Dead's Mickey and Robinson about adding their dent, Lester Sill. Hart; horn, Julian Priester; reeds, Jules Broussard; jazz1p, Bishop Norman Williams' "Bishop's Bag;" keyboards, Pablo Cruise's Cory Lerios; blues/ethnic performer, Taj Mahal; album issued by a small McGuinn, Clark & Hillman Set Tour label, "Linda Tillery" on Olivia Records; female vocal, Joan Baez; male vocal, Van Morrison; public service, Mimi Farina's Bread and Roses; folk/country/bluegrassIp,David Bromberg's "Bandit ina Bathing Suit;" debut album, "Jesse Barrish;" club band (a write-in), Greg Kihn; overallIp, Jefferson Starship's "Earth;" group, Grateful Dead; and musician of the year, Carlos Santana. FLYING THE COOP: We hear that Alice Cooper has taped an ap- pearance on Soupy Sales' new TV show; details are sketchy at this point-i.e., we don't know when it'll be on-but we're told that a pie -throwing confrontation between Sales and Cooper is a certainty . . . Meanwhile, Cooper is anticipating some problems in bringing his new stage show to L.A. The show, ya see, includes 12 dancing dogs (don't ask us, we only print this stuff), and L.A. apparently has some new dog laws which will result in a $25 fine (per dog, that is) for, urn, defecation of character. Cooper is reportedly considering the manufacture of his own brand of dog -dropping picker-uppers-to be called the Cooper Pooper Scooper, natch-to thwart the law. IF YOU THOUGHT THAT ONE WAS STUPID, try this one on for size: The Entertainment Company's Jay Warner was sifting through the pile of tapes that had been submitted to him, we're told, when he found an interesting little item by a group called the Four Skins. No truth to the rumor, of course, that the group will be backed by the Briss (sic) Band on their first Ip, or that the album in question will be an immediate cut-out ... ABBA is said to be marketing its own brand of clogs, which is certain to make at least half of this by-line delirious- Roger McGuinn, Gene Clark and Chris Hillman will open the first leg of their 1979 world tour with an appearance in Copenhagen, Denmark, Feb. 10. The three veteran ly happy; now all they need is their own automobile model and they rock artists will be supporting the recent release of their first collaboration, "McGuinn, can compete directly with Volvo. Clark & Hillman," on Capitol Records. Pictured here at a recent Los Angeles press MISCELLANY: The Climax Blues Band has become the first act to conference are, from left, Gene Clark, Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman. record at George Martin's new AIR Studios in Montserrat, Virgin Is- lands ... Nicolette Larson's December 12 gig at the Roxy will be aired (Continued from page 20) over various radio stations on Valentine's Day as part of the "Warner New York, N.Y. Bros. Music Show"; it will also run on some stations the weekend of bishi prop jet and says the Skiatook facility "is certainly one of the Feb. 16-18 . . . In the Studio: Ronnie Dyson, John Simon and Vicki finest" he's ever encountered . . . In the long time coming dept., Sue Robinson at Secret Sound in NYC; The Gap Band, Michael Whitey. Steve Goodman's self -produced Ip, "High and Outside," is due next Brainstorm, Patrice Rushen, D. J. Rogers and High Inergy at the Total month. In addition to nine songs written or co -written by Goodman, Experience Studios in Hollywood; Charlie Daniels Band at Westlake an update of Jackie Wilson's "That Is Why (I Love You So)" is included Audio, John Boylan producing; Greg Kihn, Earth Quake and Sean Tyla on the album. Goodman also duets with Nicolette Larson on his song of the Tyla Gang at Heider's in San Francisco; and International Auto- "The One That Got Away" .. . Acouple of Capricorn notes: the mated Media in Irvine will open their new mastering room, featuring Cooper Brothers are recording their second Ip for the label at Miami a Neumann lathe, in late February, with direct -to -disc capability be- Studio Center with Gary Cape producing; and the release of the ginning at that time as well . . . Michele Myer has joined the Whisky Dixie Dregs' "Night of the Living Dregs" Ip has been delayed until as assistant booker .. .Best wishes to Columbia publicist Susan Fox, March 12 in anticipation of the band landing a post on a national expected to be away from work for several weeks following a recent tour by an unnamed bigname band. car accident.

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FEB. 159MILESTONE JAZZ STARS IN Tomato TOM 7022 10 3 CONCERT/Milestone M 55006 184GIVE 'EM ENOUGH ROPE THE CLASH/Epic JE 35543 101 93 CHANSON/Ariola SW 50039 (Fantasy) (WB) 160PHYSICAL ATTRACTION KEITH 185RAINBOW VISIONS SIDE EFFECT/ 102112 JOURNEY TO ADDIS THIRD WORLD/Island ILPS 9554 BARROW/Columbia JC 35597 Fantasy F 9569 TRUTH N' TIME AL GREEN/Hi HLP 161SMOOTH TALK EVELYN 186 103 99 GENE SIMMONS/Casablanca NBLP 7120 -CHAMPAGNE- KING/RCA 6009 (Cream) PAUL STANLEY/Casablanca NBLP 7123 APL1 3466 187 BURGERS AND FRIES/WHEN I STOP 104 100 LEAVING CHARLEY PRIDE/RCA 162NIGHT GROOVES BLACKBYRDS/ HEAD EAST LIVE!/A&M SP 6007 Fantasy F 9570 APL1 2983 0:13 127 MOMENT BY MOMENT (ORIGINAL 163RUNNING ON EMPTY JACKSON 188 106 102 PETER CRI55/Casablanca NBLP 7122 SOUNDTRACK) VARIOUS ARTISTS/ BROWNE/Asylum 6E 113 HEARTS OF STONE SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY & THE ASBURY 164FOREIGNER/Atlantic SD 19109 RSO RS 13040 107110 189 DESMOND CHILD AND ROUGE/ 165MOTHER FACTOR MOTHER'S FINEST/ JUKES/Epic JE 35488 Epic JE 35546 Capitol ST 11908 166MIDNIGHT DIAMOND DOBIE GRAY/ 190JUNGLE FEVER NEIL LARSEN/Horizon FLY AWAY VOYAGE/Marlin 2225 (TK) SP 733 (A&M) 118 Infinity INF 9001 WORLDS AWAY PABLO CRUISE/A&M SP 4697 167BOSTON/Epic JE 34188 191MIDNIGHT EXPRESS (ORIGINAL 109 111 168ULTIMATE/Casablanca NBLP 7128 SOUNDTRACK)/Casablanca - MADAM BUTTERFLYTAVARES/Capitol SW 11874 169ALIVE ON ARRIVAL STEVE FORBERT/ NBLP 7114 110 Nemperor JZ 35538 (CBS) 192SINNER MAN SARAH DASH/Kirshner 111 119 DON'T CRY OUT LOUD MELISSA MANCHESTER/Arista AB 4186 170A LA CARTE TRIUMVIRAT/Capitol JZ 35477 (CBS) ST 11862 193BIRTH COMES TO US ALL GOOD 112 114RUMOURS FLEETWOOD MAC/Warner Bros. BSK 3010 MY OWN HOUSE DAVID BROMBERG/ RATS/Passport PB 9830 (Arista) 171 130 SOMEWHERE IN MY LIFETIME PHYLLIS HYMAN/Arista AB 4602 Fantasy F 9572 194KINSMAN DAZZ/20th Century Fox 1111 172THE BEST OF NORMAN CONNORS & T 574 (RCA) mo 124SHIPWRECKED GONZALEZ/Capitol SW 11855 FRIENDS/Buddah BDS 5716 195T-CONNECTION/Dash 30009 (TK) (Arista) 196THE NEVILLE BROS./Capitol ST 11865 115 115 CHILDREN OF SANCHEZ CHUCK MANGIONE/A&M SP 6700 173NOTHING IS SACRED THE GODZ/ AMERICAN DREAMS JESSE COLLIN Casablanca NBLP 7134 197 LET'S KEEP IT THAT WAY ANNE MURRAY/Capitol ST 11743 YOUNG/Elektra 6E 157 116 116 174DESIRE WIRE CINDY BULLENS/United Artists UA LA 933 H 198 THANK YOU ... FOR F.U.M.L. 117 103 MR. GONE WEATHER REPORT/ARC/Columbia JC 35358 (FUNKING UP MY LIFE) DONALD 175NEW WORLDS MANDRILL/Arista ALL FLY HOME AL JARREAU/Warner Bros. BSK 3229 AB 4195 BYRD/Elektra 6E 144 118 103 176COLISEUM ROCK STARZ/Capitol 199BLACK NOISE FM/Visa 7007 (Jerr) 129 EVERY WHICH WAY BUT LOOSE (ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK) DUETS JERRY LEE LEWIS & FRIENDS/ ST 11861 200 VARIOUS ARTISTS/Elektra 5E 503 177BREAKWATER/Arista AB 4208 SUN 1011 120139 TRILLION/Epic JE 35460 ALBUM CROSS REFERENCE 121 105 A SINGLE MAN ELTON JOHN/MCA 3065 97 TEN YEARS OF GOLD KENNY ROGERS/United UA LA 835 H ADC BAND 87 MARSHALL TUCKER BAND CEO 132 64 STEVE MARTIN 13 AC/DC 66 AEROSMITH 44 IAN MATTHEWS 123 125 EVEN NOW BARRY MANILOW/Arista AB 4164 145 MEATLOAF 54 ARPEGGIO 144 BABYS 68 PAT METHENY 6170 61 STEVE MILLER 27 124 128 SECRET AGENT CHICK COREA/Polydor PD 1 BAR-KAYS 127 BELL & JAMES 77 MOLLY HATCHET 136 EDDIE MONEY 31 BLONDIE 143 NUMBERS RUFUS/ABC AA 1098 2 MELBA MOORE BLUES BROTHERS 116 ANGELA BOFILL 78 ANNE MURRAY 73 NAZARETH 99 CARMEL JOE SAMPLE/ABC AA 1126 BOSTON 46, 132 EEC} 131 WILLIE NELSON ALICIA BRIDGES 6 CHUCK BROWN 98 OLIVIA NEWTON -JOHN MOLLY HATCHET/Epic JE 35347 TED NUGENT 42 137 PEABO BRYSON 33 BOBBY CALDWELL 71 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK 119 CARS 69 EVERY WHICH WAY BUT LOOSE 1:13 138MACHO MAN VILLAGE PEOPLE/Casablanca NBLP 7096 GENE CHANDLER 50 GREASE 18 140 CHANSON 101 LORD OF THE RINGS 129 134THE GRAND ILLUSION STYX/A&M SP 4637 CHERYL LYNN 47 SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER CHIC 8 SGT. PEPPER LONELY HEARTS CHICAGO 49 CLUB BAND 90 130 133 CLOSE PERSONAL FRIENDS ROBERT JOHNSON/Infinity INF 9000 58 ERIC CLAPTON 11 SUPERMAN 36 PARLIAMENT 19 COMMODORES 131 106ALICIA BRIDGES/Polydor PD 1 6158 ALICE COOPER 91 PEACHES & HERB 63 CHICK COREA 124 POCO 62 65 ELVIS COSTELLO 22 BONNIE POINTER 132 136 STARDUST WILLIE NELSON/Columbia JC 35305 PETER CRISS 106 POINTER SISTERS 37 MAX DEMIAN 138 RICHARD PRYOR 40 NATURAL ACT KRIS & RITA/A&M SP 4690 JOHN DENVER 38 QUEEN 24 PABLO CRUISE 109 KENNY ROGERS 29, 122 NEIL DIAMOND 120 ROLLING STONES 23 PATRICE PATRICE RUSHEN/Elektra 6E 160 DIRE STRAITS 16 LINDA RONSTADT 25 76 DOOBIE BROTHERS 14 ROSE ROYCE DR HOOK 150 RUFUS 125 135 142 VAN HALEN/Warner Bros. BSK 3075 EARTH, WIND & FIRE 5 RUSH 94 ELP 148 PATRICE RUSHEN 134 59 PARALLEL LINES BLONDIE/Chrysalis CHR 1192 FABULOUS POODLES 141 SAD CAFE EEC 147 FIREFALL 83 JOE SAMPLE 126 FLEETWOOD MAC 112 LONNIE LISTON SMITH 137 - EXOTIC MYSTERIES LONNIE LISTONSMITH/Columbia JC 35654 WILTON FELDER 149 SANTANA 56 TOM SCOTT 146 DAN FOGELBERG AND TIM WEISBERG 53 BAND/RCA AFL1 3273 BOB SEGER 26 - TAKE IT TO THE MAX THE MAX DEMIAN FOREIGNER 12 ACE FREHLEY 67 SESAME STREET FEVER 142 LEIF GARRETT 89 GENE SIMMONS 103 Mr] - INSTANT FUNK/Salsoul SA 8513 (RCA) MARVIN GAYE 32 SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY & GLORIA GAYNOR 45 THE ASBURY JUKES 107 140 98 LORD OF THE RINGS (ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK)/Fantasy LCR 1 J. GEILS 60 PAUL STANLEY 104 ANDY GIBE 85 EDWIN STARR 147 GONZALEZ 114 STEELY DAN 93 141 - MIRROR STARS FABULOUS POODLES/Epic JE 35666 GRATEFUL DEAD 74 CAT STEVENS 39 GREY & HANKS 86 AL STEWART 52 142 146 SESAME STREET FEVER VARIOUS ARTISTS/Sesame Street CTW ISAAC HAYES 79 ROD STEWART 1 HEAD EAST 105 BARBRA STREISAND 3 79005 HEART 28 STYX 15, 129 HOT CHOCOLATE 70 DONNA SUMMER 117 107MELBA MELBA MOORE/Epic JE 35507 PHYLLIS HYMAN 113 TALKING HEADS 100 143 INSTANT FUNK 139 TAVARES 110 JACKSONS 84 TANYA TUCKER 41 144 145 PAT METHENY GROUP/ECM 11114 (WB) BOB JAMES 43 THIRD WORLD 102 RICK JAMES 72 GEORGE THOROGOOD & 6180 JEAN-MICHEL JARRE 92 THE DESTROYERS 57 145 - LET THE MUSIC PLAY ARPEGGIO/Polydor PD 1 AL JARREAU 118 PETER TOSH 82 BILLY JOEL 4, 34 TOTO 9 146 148 INTIMATE STRANGERS TOM SCOTT/Columbia JC 35557 ELTON JOHN 123 TRILLION 120 ROBERT JOHNSON 130 UFO 80 KANSAS 51 VAN HALEN 135 147 CLEAN EDWIN STARR/20th Century Fox T 559 (RCA) CHAKA KHAN 95 GINO VANNELLI 55 KRIS & RITA 135 VILLAGE PEOPLE 10, 128 148 109 LOVE BEACH EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER/Atlantic SD 19211 LAKESIDE 75 VOYAGE 108 NICOLETTE LARSON 21 GROVER WASHINGTON, JR. 81 RONNIE LAWS 96 WEATHER REPORT 117 149 149 WE ALL HAVE A STAR WILTON FELDER/ABC AA 1109 MELISSA MANCHESTER 111 BARRY WHITE 48 CHUCK MANGIONE 115 WINGS 35 150 121 PLEASURE AND PAIN DR. 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AmericanRadioHistory.Com A/C Report RETAIL RAP (A RI -Weekly Report on Adult/Contemporary PlaylistAdditions)The By MIKE FALCON 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111,11111111111t1111111111111111111 E GET OFF THE CUBE AND GET ON THE STICK???Those are the WTMJ/MILWAUKEE sentiments of Capitol's national Most Adds FIRE-Pointer Sisters-Planet merchandising coordinator, Peter FOREVER IN BLUE JEANS -1 TAKE ME HOME-Cher- Blanchley, who came up with an effective methodof fastening album Neil Diamond-Col (15) Casablanca covers together with a plastic slotted "stick" that allows theuser I JUST FALL IN LOVE AGAIN- TELL ME TO MY FACE-Fogelberg to form cubes, pyramids and cross -type displays. Accordingto the Anne Murray-Capitol (9) & Weisberg-Full Moon company, The Stick will work for mobile use, window displays, MUSIC BOX DANCER- coun- ters, Frank Mills-Polydor (9) WCCO/MINNEAPOLIS etc. Contact your localfield merchandising representative or BABY, I NEED YOUR LOVIN'- SONG ON THE RADIO-Al Blanchley at the main office(21)) 462-6252,etx.529). Stewart-Arista (9) Eric Carmen-Arista FANCY DANCER-Frankie Valli- EVERY WHICH WAY BUT LOOSE MORE NEWS FROM THE NORTHWEST . . . AGAIN: Ah ha! Every- Warner/Curb body's has gotten into the concert promotion -Eddie Rabbits-Elektra (7) -1 SEND IN THE CLOWNS-Lou Rawls area by sponsoring WHAT YOU WON'T DO FOR - "Everybody's Great Concerts," a concept the chain will dovetailwith LOVE-Bobby Caldwell- -Phila. Intl. Clouds (7) SOMEWHERE IN MY LIFETIME- the "Guaranteed Great Music" program. You'llrecallthat "Guar- LADY-Little River Band- Phyllis Hyman-Arista anteed Great Music" is a promotional marketing tool whichincludes Harvest (6) KMOX FM/ST. LOUIS a moneyback guarantee for the customer (if he or she doesn't like CRAZY LOVE-Poco-ABC (5) TAKE ME HOME-Cher- the record,it can be returned for fullcredit), a heavy advertising DANCIN' SHOES-Nigel Olssen Casablanca -Bang (5) commitment (institutional and co-op), bag stuffers featuring reviews TRAGEDY-Bee Gees-RSO of the albums, extensive floor stacking and lots of in-store HEAVEN KNOWS-Donna WHAT YOU WON'T DO FOR LOVE play. The Summer-Casablanca (5) -Bobby Caldwell-Clouds price of the Ips:$4.44!First two concerts in the series, run in con- WHEELS OF LIFE-Gino Vannelli junction with Double Tee Promotions, Inc., were Jules & The Polar -A&M (5) KMBZ /KANSAS CITY GOODBYE I LOVE YOU- DANCING IN THE CITY-Marshall Bears (Jan. 17) and Tom Scott with Steve Khan (Jan. 20). Firefall-Atlantic (4) Hain-Harvest AND FROM SEATTLE:JeffJaison,artist,president, WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES- DOG & BUTTERFLY-Heart- promotion Doobies Bros.-WB (4) Portrait manager and distributor of the northwest based label, Virgin Vinyl,

MIIIII11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111115 EVERY WHICH WAY BUT LOOSE- has announced a price reduction of his current Ip, "Brand New Rose." WBZ/BOSTON Eddie Rabbitt-Elektra In protest against major labels' Xmastime$8.98's,Jaison has gone FANCY DANCER-Frankie Valli- down to$3.98suggested list. "At a higher price, people will buy DANCIN' SHOES-Nigel Olssen- Warner/Curb Bang FOREVER IN BLUE JEANS-Neil fewer and fewer familiar albums, rather than experimenting with DON'T CRY OUT LOUD-Melissa Diamond-Col newer artists," Jaison was quoted as saying, in an Everybody's News- Manchester-Arista I JUST FALL IN LOVE AGAIN- STORMY-Santana-Col letter. While it seems that not everyone has jumpedon the$8.98 Anne Murray-Capitol wagon as quickly as some people had anticipated, it's STUMBLIN' IN-Quatro & Norman MOMENT BY MOMENT-Yvonne still obvious -RSO Elliman-RSO that major labels will probably continue to expand the$8.98album TRAGEDY-Bee Gees-RSO MUSIC BOX DANCER-Frank Mills pricing. However, it should be pointed out (remember . . . you read WNEW/NEW YORK -Polydor ithere first)that some other retailers are already experimenting BELLAVIA-Chuck Mangione- SONG ON THE RADIO-Al Stewart -Arista with their own multiple pricing systems, where costs allowit.For A&M example, San Fernando Valley's Moby Disc recently WAY BUT LOOSE- STUMBLIN' IN-Quatro & Norman ran the new Eddie Rabbitt-Elektra -RSO Michael Bundt import at$4.99,a nice jump down usual TAKE ME HOME-Cher- THEME FROM SUPERMAN-Meco import prices (which are still reasonable, we might add). With the Casablanca -Millennium projected recession could this be the year multiple pricing makes it? THEME FROM TAXI (ANGELA)- WARM FEELING-Lindisfarne- Bob James-Col/Tappan Zee Atco CONGRATULATIONS: Perhaps this column has sometimes been WHAT YOU WON'T DO FOR LOVE WE COULD HAVE BEEN THE too rough on manufacturers, which isa shame, because there are -Bobby Caldwell-Clouds CLOSEST OF FRIENDS- WISDOM OF A FOOL-Jacky Ward B.J. Thomas-MCA some people who have really tried to help on various "favorite" retail -Mercury WHAT YOU GAVE ME-Diana acts. Hats off to Atlantic's Sal Uterano, vice president & sales man- Ross-Motown ager of albums & tapes, for his work in getting behind The Blues WBAL/BALTIMORE WHEELS OF LIFE-Gino Vannelli I'M GONNA LOVE YOU-Glen -A&M Brothers. In checking with a few retailers,it became obvious that Campbell-Capitol Atlantic was more than prepared in getting out a lot of product for SONG ON THE RADIO-Al Stewart KOY/PHOENIX a new act they believed in; and traditionally, when you're talking -Arista A LITTLE MORE LOVE-Olivia Newton-John-MCA about the blues, you're talking retailrisk . . . atleast until now. WSM /NASHVILLE FOREVER IN BLUE JEANS-Neil Nice work. ALL I EVER NEED IS YOU- Diamond-Col Rogers & West-UA I JUST FALL IN LOVE AGAIN- IF YOU DON'T CHANGE THE PAPER ON THE BOTTOM OF HIS THEME FROM TAXI (ANGELA)- Anne Murray-Capitol CAGE YOU COULD BE IN BIG TROUBLE: In line with our habit of Bob James-Col/Tappan Zee I WILL SURVIVE-Gloria Gaynor running the most unusual display contest pictures, we offer a Por- WSB/ATLANTA -Palvdor trait Records contest done in conjunction with Omaha's Homer's CRAZY LOVE-Poco-ABC LADY-Little River Band-Harvest Records and radio station KQKQ. Entrants were required to dress up DOG & BUTTERFLY-Heart- MUSIC BOX DANCER-Frank Mills Portrait -Polvdor theirdogs as butterfliesfor MY GUNS ARE LOADED-Bonnie WHAT YOU WON'T DO FOR LOVE Heart's "Dog & Butterfly" album Tyler-RCA -Bobby Caldwell-Clouds contest. WHEELS OF LIFE-Gino Vannelli- Pictured here are win- SONG ON THE RADIO-Al Stewart ner Charlene Morgan and her -Arista A&M dog, Buster. Others include (from WE COULD HAVE BEEN THE KPNW/ EUGENE CLOSEST OF FRILNDS- DA DOO RENDEZVOUS-Valerie left):Dan DeNigris (CBSsales B.J. Thomas-MCA Carter-ARC/Col rep);Curt McKean (buyer for WFTL/FT. LAUDERDALE FOREVER IN BLUE JEANS-Neil Records & Tapes); John Morgan JUST THE WAY YOU ARE-Barry Diamond-Col (Charlene's husband); Bruce Van FOR YOU AND I-10cc-Polydor White -20th Century Fox Langdon (owner ofRecords & LOTTA LOVE-Nicolette Larson- GOODBYE I LOVE YOU-Firefall WB -Atlantic Tapes);BrianHarden(account MOMENT BY MOMENT-Yvonne HEAVEN KNOWS-Donna Summer rep for Records & Tapes); and Elliman-RSO -Cr,snIninnra Barry Taft (KQKQ MD). Records MUSIC BOX DANCER-Frank Mills MUSIC BOX DANCER-Frank Mills & Tapes, Inc. owns and operates -Polydor -Polydor um: theHomer'sRetail stores in WGAR/CLEVELAND Also reporting this week, WHDH, WSAR, WIP, WMAL, WKBC-FM, Omaha. CRAZY LOVE-Poco-ABC WQUD-FM, WIOD. WJ BO, WLW, I DON'T WANNA LOSE YOU- GOOD EVENING, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: I'm somewhat sad WCCO-FM, KULF, KIIS, KSFO, KVI. Hall & Oates-RCA 26 stations reporting. to report that this will be my last Retail Rap column. I've enjoyed I JUST FALL IN LOVE AGAIN- the stay, the people, the conversation and the magazine. Although Anne Murray-Capitol (Continued on page 58)

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FEBRUARY 10, 1979 A survey of NEWproduct sales listed alphabeticallyin the nation's leading retail outlets.

SALESMAK FR OF THE WEEK PICKWICK/NATIONAL BUSTIN' OUT OF L SEVEN- SPIRITS HAVING FLOWN- JOHN DENVER-RCA ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- Rick James-Gordy Bee Gees-RSO LIFE FOR THE T;.KING-Eddie EXOTIC MYSTERIES-Lonnie Liston Col TAKE IT TO THE MAX-Max Money-Col CHERYL LYNN-Col Smith-Col Demian Band-RCA SUPERMAN-WE (Soundtrack) INSTANT REPLAY-Dan Hartman EVERY 1'S A WINNER-Hot -Blue Sky RAINBOW/CHICAGO TNT-Tanya Tucker-MCA Chocolate-Infinity TRILLION-Epic JOURNEY TO ADDIS-Third World ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- EVERY WHICH WAY BUT LOOSE- -Island Various Artists-Elektra Col DAVEY'S LOCKER/SOUTH NUMBERS-Rufus-ABC BLACK NOISE-FM-Visa (Soundtrack) ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- HEAD EAST LIVE-A&M PETER JACQUES BAND-Prelude HEARTS OF STONE-Southside SOMEWHERE IN MY LIFETIME- Col HEAD FIRST-Babys-Chrysalis Johnny & the AsEury Jukes Phyllis Hyman-Arista -Epic DIRE STRAITS-WE JOHN DENVER-RCA K-SCOPE-Manzanera-Polydor DON'T CRY OUT LOUD-Melissa RECORD & TAPE LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie STEALIN' HOME-Ian Matthews Manchester-Arista Money-Col COLLECTOR/BALTIMORE -Mushroom ENERGY-Pointer Sisters-Planet ARMED FORCES LOVE TRACKS-Gloria Gaynor- ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT-UFO HEAD FIRST-Babys-Chrysalis ELVIS COSTELLO Polydor -Chrysalis JOHN DENVER-RCA NO MEAN CITY-Nazareth-A&M Col Col BUSTING LOOSE-Chuck Brown & SUPERMAN-WE (Soundtrack) JOURNEY TO ADDIS-Third World RECORD BAR/NATIONAL the Soul Searchers-Source THE GAMBLER-Kenny Rogers -Island BUSTIN' OUT OF L SEVEN- -UA LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN SKY V. Rick James-Gordy TRILLION-Epic Money-Col -AVI DIRE STRAITS-WE NATURAL ACT-Kris & Rita-A&M ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- WANTED-Richard Pryor-WB -Col ENERGY-Pointer Sisters-Planet TOUCH DOWN-Bob James- Col 1812 OVERTURE/ Cal/Tappan Zee LIFE FOR THE TAKING- BUSTING LOOSE-Chuck Brown & FLY AWAY-Voyage-Marlin MILWAUKEE Eddie Money-Col the Soul Searchers-Source HEMISPHERES-Rush-Mercury INDEPENDENT RECORDS/ BUSTIN' OUT-Rick James-Gordy A LA CARTE-Triumvirat-Capitol LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie DENVER EVERY 1'S A WINNER-Hot Money-Col BELL & JAMES-A&M CAMELOT/NATIONAL ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- Chocolate-Infinity SOMEWHERE IN MY LIFETIME- JOHN DENVER-RCA ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- FLY AWAY-Voyage-Marlin Phyllis Hyman-Arista Col LOVE TRACKS-Gloria Gaynor- BELL & JAMES-A&M Col HEAD FIRST-Babys-Chrysalis STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT-UFO DIRE STRAITS-WE -Chrysalis Pol ydor BUSTING LOOSE-Chuck Brown & LEGEND-Poco-ABC MISPLACED IDEALS-Sad Cafe ENERGY-Pointer Sisters-Planet the Soul Searchers-Source LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie WAXIE MAXIE/ -AM JOHN DENVER-RCA BUSTIN' OUT OF L SEVEN- Money-Col WASH., D.C. NO MEAN CITY-Nazareth-A&M Rick James-Gordy LEGEND-Porn-ABC NATURAL ACT-Kris & Rita-A&M PHANTOM OF THE NIGHT-Kayak EXOTIC MYSTERIES-Lonnie Liston LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- -Janus Smith-Col Money-Col SOUND UNLIMITED/ Col RAINBOW VISIONS-Side Effect BELL & JAMES-A&M MILESTONE JAZZSTARS IN MADAM BUTTERFLY-Tavares- NATIONAL -Fantasy CONCERT-Milestone Capitol ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- BUSTING LOOSE-Chuck Brown & TRILLION-Epic PATRICE-Patrice Rushen-llektra MINUTE BY MINUTE-Doobie the Soul Searchers-Source TRUTH 'N' TIME-Al Green-Hi T CONNECTION-Dash Col BUSTIN' OUT OF L SEVEN- Brothers-WE DIRE STRAITS-WB TRUTH 'N' TIME-Al Green-Hi STEALIN' HOMElan Matthews Rick James-Gordy utatrIYIMN/ WILD FANTASY-Midsong Intl. -Mushroom EQUINOXE-Jean Michel Jarre- INSTANT FUNK-Salsoul Polydor MINNEAPOLIS THE GAMBLER-Kenny Rogers-UA LOVE TRACKS-Gloria Gaynor- ODYSSEY /SOUTHWEST JOHN DENVER-RCA ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- Polydor & WEST HANDLEMAN/NATIONAL K-SCOPE-Manzanera-Polydor Col MADAM BUTTERFLY-Tavares- ANGIE-Angela Bofill-Arista/GRP LOVE TRACKS-Gloria Gaynor- BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN- ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- Capitol Rod Stewart-WB Col Polydor PATRICE-Patrice Rushen-Elektra ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- BRIEFCASE FULL OF BLUES- Col BOBBY CALDWELL-Clouds MINUTE BY MINUTE-Doobie SOMEWHERE IN MY LIFETIME- Brothers-WB Blues Brothers-Atlantic BUSTIN' OUT OF L SEVEN- DON'T CRY OUT LOUD-Melissa Phyllis Hyman-Arista BUSTIN' OUT OF L SEVEN- Rick James-Gordy Manchester-Arista NICOLETTE-Nicolette Larson-WE SPIRITS HAVING FLOWN- Rick James-Gordy HEAD FIRST-Ba bys--Chrysa I is EVERY WHICH WAY BUT LOOSE- RAINBOW VISIONS-Side Effect Bee Gees-RSO DIRE STRAITS-WE -Fantasy LOVE TRACKS-Gloria Gaynor- Various Artists-Elektra ENERGY-Pointer Sisters-Planet (Soundtrack) SPIRITS HAVING FLOWN- RADIO 437/PHILADELPHIA Polydor Bee Gees-RSO LEGEND-Poco-ABC MIRROR STARS-Fabulous Poodles HEAD FIRST-Babys-Chrysalis A LA CARTE-Triumvirat-Capitol LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie JOHN DENVER-RCA ANIMATION-Cedar Walton-Col -Col RECORD WORLD-TSS Money-Col NATURAL ACT-Kris & Rita-A&M LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie BUSTIN' OUT OF L SEVEN- NICOLETTE-Nicolette Larson-Col Money-Col STORES/NEW YORK Rick James-Gordy TOTO-Col STEALIN' HOME-Ian Matthews SANCTUARY-J. Geils Band- ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- DIRE STRAITS-WE -Mushroom EMI America Col FACE TO FACE-Dells-ABC SPEC'S MUSIC/FLORIDA 2 HOT-Peaches & Herb-Polydor THE GAMBLER-Kenny Rogers-UA BIRTH COMES TO US ALL-Good LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie BREATHLESS-Camel-Arista WATER BEARER-Sally Oldfield- 2 HOT-Peaches & Herb-Polydor Rats-Passport Money-Col BUSTIN' OUT OF L SEVEN- Chrysalis BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN- MOMENT BY MOMENT-RSO Rick James-Gordy MUSIC PLUS/LOS ANGELE KORVETTES/NATIONAL Rod Stewart-WE (Soundtrack) DESMOND CHILD & ROUGE- BRIEFCASE FULL OF BLUES- MUSIQUE MECHANIQUE-Carla ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- Capitol BUSTIN' OUT OF L SEVEN- Blues Brothers-Atlantic Bley Band-Watt HEAD EAST LIVE-A&M Rick James-Gordy Col HAVEN'T STOPPED DANCIN'- SLEEP DIRT-Frank Zappa- BACK TO EARTH-Cat Stevens MADAM BUTTERFLY-Tavares- CLOSE PERSONAL FRIEND-Robert Gonzalez-Capitol DiscReet Capitol Johnson-Infinity -A&M JOHN DENVER-RCA STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT-UFO BELL & JAMES-A&M NATURAL ACT-Kris & Rita-A&M EVERY 1'S A WINNER-Hot LEGEND-Poco-ABC -Chrysalis SOMEWHERE IN MY LIFETIME- Chocolate-Infinity BONNIE POINTER-Motown LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie Phyllis Hyman-Arista LET THE MUSIC PLAY-Arpeggio DIRE STRAITS-WE Money-Col MUSIC STOP/DETROIT SPIRITS HAVING FLOWN- -Polydor ENERGY-Pointer Sisters-Planet MISPLACED IDEALS-Sad Cafe APRIL WINE-Capitol Bee Gees-RSO MIDNIGHT EXPRESS-Casablanca -A&M (Soundtrack) HEAVEN TONIGHT-Cheap Trick ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- TAKE IT TO THE MAX-Max -Epic SUPERMAN-WE (Soundtrack) Col Demian Band-RCA MOVE IT ON OVER-George Thorogood & the Destroyers- LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie SAM GOODY/EAST COAST BACKLESS-Eric Clapton-RSO Money-Col BOBBY CALDWELL-Clouds TUNES/MEMPHIS Rounder MISPLACED IDEALS-Sad Cafe ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- CRUISIN'-Village People-AMAZING RHYTHM ACES-ABC NO MEAN CITY-Nazareth-A&M -A&M -Col Casablanca ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- SHOT OF LOVE-Lakeside-Solar SPIRITS HAVING FLOWN- BIRTH COMES TO US ALL-Good DIRE STRAITS-WE Col SOMEWHERE IN MY LIFETIME- Bee Gees-RSO Rats-Passport INNER SECRETS-Santana-Col CARMEL-Joe Sample-ABC Phyllis Hyman-Arista ENERGY-Pointer Sisters-Planet MORE SONGS ABOUT BUILDINGS FIESTA-Arista SPIRITS HAVING FLOWN- PEACHES/NATIONAL JOHN DENVER-RCA & FOOD-Talking Heads-Sire HEAD EAST LIVE-A&M Bee Gees-RSO LET THE MUSIC PLAY-Arpeggio NO MEAN CITY-Nazareth-A&M DIRE STRAITS-WE JOHN DENVER-RCA -Polydor TOTALLY HOT-Olivia Newton-JOURNEY TO ADDIS-Third World EVERYBODY'S RECORD_ EVERY I'S A WINNER-Hot MISPLACED IDEALS-Sad Cafe John-MCA -Island NORTHWF' Chocolate-Infinity -A&M LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- GREATEST HITS-Commodores- NICOLETTE-Nicolette Larson-WB RECORD REVOLUTION/ Money-Cal Motown PARALLEL LINES-Blondie- CLEVELAND Col LEGEND-Poco--ABC SHOT OF LOVE-Lakeside-Solar BLUE MAN-Steve Kahn-Col Chrysalis ALL MOD CONS-Jam-Polydor STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT-UFO ULTIMATE-Casablanca CARS-Elektra LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- -Chrysalis Money-Col YOU FOOLED ME-Grey & Hanks GOT NO BREEDING-Jules & the Col Polar Bears-Col. 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FEBRUARY 10, 1979 TITLE, ARTIST, Label, Number, (Distributing Label) 50 49GET DOWN GENE CHANDLER/20th Century Fox/Chi Sound FEB.3 WKS. ON FE 0B. T 578 (RCA) 7 G 1 CHART 51 44 TWO FOR THE SHOW KANSAS/Kirshner PZ2 35660 (CBS) 13 K 52 33 TIME PASSAGES AL STEWART/Arista AB 4190 20 G 1 1 BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN 53 55 TWIN SONS OF DIFFERENT MOTHERS DAN FOGELBERG & ROD STEWART TIM WEISBERG/Full Moon JE 35339 (CBS) 23 G 54 56 BAT OUT OF HELL MEATLOAF/Epic/Cleveland Warner Bros. BSK 3261 Intl. PE 34974 61 G (2nd Week) 8 G 55 54 BROTHER TO BROTHER GINO VANNELLI/A&M SP 4722 20 G 56 58 INNER SECRETS SANTANA/Columbia FC 35600 16 H EEI 62 MOVE IT ON OVER GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE 2 2 BRIEFCASE FULL OF BLUES BLUES BROTHERS/Atlantic SD DESTROYERS/Rounder 3024 7 19217 8 G ID 63 SUPERMAN THE MOVIE (ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK)/ 3 4 BARBRA STREISAND'S GREATEST HITS, VOL. 2/Columbia Warner Bros. 2BSK 3257 4 X FC 35679 11 H El] 64 MISPLACED IDEALS SAD CAFE/A&M SP 4737 5 G 4 3 52ND STREET BILLY JOEL/Columbia FC 35609 16 H 60 57SANCTUARY J. GEILS BAND/EMI-America SO 17006 9 G 5 5 THE BEST OF EARTH, WIND & FIRE. VOL. 1 ARC/Columbia 61 52 LIGHT OF LIFE BAR-KAYS/Mercury SRM 13732 8 FC 35647 11 H 67 LEGEND POCO/ABC AA 1099 6 6 TOTALLY HOT OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN/MCA 3067 11 G 03 6 81 7 7 GREATEST HITS BARRY MANILOW/Arista A2L 8601 11 K a] 2 HOT! PEACHES & HERB/Polydor PD 1 6172 2 8 8 C'EST CHIC CHIC/Atlantic SD 19209 11 G 64 66 IF YOU WANT BLOOD AC/DC/Atlantic SD 19212 6 9 9 TOTO/Columbia JC 35317 14 G 65 65 BONNIE POINTER/Motown M7 911R1 7 10 10 CRUISIN' VILLAGE PEOPLE/Casablanca NBLP 7118 17 G 66 60 STEALIN' HOME IAN MATTHEWS/Mushroom MRS 5012 12 67 69ACE FREHLEY/Casablanca NBLP 7121 11 11 BACKLESS ERIC CLAPTON/RSO RS 1 3039 12 G 19 G 12 12 DOUBLE VISION FOREIGNER/Atlantic SD 19999 32 G 77 HEAD FIRST BABYS/Chrysalis CHR 1195 3 13 14 A WILD AND CRAZY GUY STEVE MARTIN/Warner Bros. 78 THE CARS/Elektra 6E 135 28 HS 3228 15 H 70 82 EVERY 1'S A WINNER HOT CHOCOLATE/Infinity INF 9002 3 G in 17 MINUTE BY MINUTE DOOBIE BROTHERS/Warner Bros. 71 68 BOBBY CALDWELL/Clouds 8804 (TK) 7 BSK 3193 8 G 97 BUSTIN' OUT OF L SEVEN RICK JAMES/Gordy G7 984R1 15 13 PIECES OF EIGHT STYX/A&M 4724 20 G LEI (Motown) 2 34 5 G gr: DIRE STRAITS/Warner Bros. BSK 3266 73 59 DON'T LOOK BACK BOSTON/Epic FE 35050 24 H 15 K 17 LIVE AND MORE DONNA SUMMER/Casablanca NBLP 7119 21 74 53 SHAKEDOWN STREET GRATEFUL DEAD/Arista AB 4198 10 G 18 18 GREASE (ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK)/RSO RS 2 4002 40 K Ira 83 SHOT OF LOVE LAKESIDE/Solar BXL1 2937 (RCA) 3 19 19 MOTOR BOOTY AFFAIR PARLIAMENT/Casablanca NBLP 76 75 STRIKES AGAIN ROSE ROYCE/Whitfield WHK 3277 (WB) 23 G 7125 9 G 88 BELL & JAMES/A&M SP 4728 20 16 YOU DON'T BRING ME FLOWERS NEIL DIAMOND/ 2 Columbia FC 35625 9 H 86ANGIE ANGELA BOFILL/Arista GRP GRP 5000 3 G 21 21 NICOLETTE NICOLETTE LARSON/Warner Bros. BSK 3243 10 G 79 70 FOR THE SAKE OF LOVE ISAAC HAYES/Polydor PD 1 6164 13 31 ARMED FORCES ELVIS COSTELLO AND THE ATTRACTIONS/ Columbia JC 35709 3 G CHARTMAKER OF THE WEEK 23 20 SOME GIRLS ROLLING STONES/Rolling Stones COC 39109 (Atl) 34 G 24 22 JAZZ QUEEN/Elektra 6E 166 11 G 80 104 STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT 25 23 LIVING IN THE USA LINDA RONSTADT/Asylum 6E 155 19 G 26 26 STRANGER IN TOWN BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET UFO BAND/Capitol SW 11698 38 27 24 GREATEST HITS 1974-1978 STEVE MILLER/Capitol SOO Chrysalis CH2 1209 11872 10 H 28 25 DOG & BUTTERFLY HEART/Portrait FR 35555 20 H 32 THE GAMBLER KENNY ROGERS/United Artists UA LA 934 H7 G 81 84 REED SEED GROVER WASHINGTON, JR./Motown M7 30 27 SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER BEE GEES AND VARIOUS 910R1 19 G ARTISTS/RSO RS 2 4001 60 K ED 90 BUSH DOCTOR PETER TOSH/Rolling Stones COC 39109 38 LIFE FOR THE TAKING EDDIE MONEY/Columbia JC 355983 G (AtI) 3 G El 83 72 36 HERE, MY DEAR MARVIN GAYE/Tamla T 364 LP2 (Motown) 6 X ELAN FIREFALL/Atlantic SD 19183 15 84 85 33 29 CROSSWINDS PEABO BRYSON/Capitol ST 11875 10 G DESTINY JACKSONS/Epic JE 35552 5 G

85 92 1 34 30 THE STRANGER BILLY JOEL/Columbia JC 35987 72 G SHADOW DANCING ANDY GIBB/RSO RS 3034 34 G 86 89 YOU FOOLED ME GREY & HANKS/RCA AFL1 3069 3 G 35 28 WINGS GREATEST/Capitol SOO 11905 9 H 87 87 LONG STROKE ADC BAND/Cotillion 5210 (At)) 36 37 GREATEST HITS COMMODORES/Motown M7 912R1 11 G 4 88 91 COMES A TIME NEIL YOUNG/Reprise MSK 2266 (WB) 17 46 ENERGY POINTER SISTERS/Planet P 1 (Elektra/Asylum) 4 G 89 79 FEEL THE NEED LEIF GARRETT/Scotti Bros. SB 7100 (Atl) 10 G D 50JOHN DENVER/RCA AQL1 3075 3 H 90 94 SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND (ORIGINAL 39 35 BACK TO EARTH CAT STEVENS/A&M SP 4735 8 G SOUNDTRACK) VARIOUS ARTISTS/RSO RS 2 410027 40 45 "WANTED" RICHARD PRYOR LIVE IN CONCERT/Warner 91 73 FROM THE INSIDE ALICE COOPER/Warner Bros. BSK 3263 8

Bros. 2BSK 3264 7 X 92 74 EQUINOXE JEAN-MICHEL JARRE/Polydor PD 1 6175 6 41 43TNT TANYA TUCKER/MCA 3066 10 G 93 71 GREATEST HITS STEELY DAN/ABC AK 1107/2 12

42 40WEEKEND WARRIORS TED NUGENT/Epic FE 35551 15 H 94 76 HEMISPHERES RUSH/Mercury SRM 1 3743 13 48 TOUCH DOWN BOB JAMES/Columbia/Tappan Zee JZ 95 80CHAKA CHAKA KHAN/Warner Bros. BSK 3245 15 35594 7 G 96 96 FLAME RONNIE LAWS/United Artists UA LA 881 H 13 44 39 LIVE BOOTLEG AEROSMITH/Columbia PC2 35564 13 97 95 GREATEST HITS THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND/Capricorn CPN 0124 15 61 LOVE TRACKS GLORIA GAYNOR/Polydor PD 1 6184 4 G 46 42 WILLIE AND FAMILY LIVE WILLIE NELSON/Columbia KC2 co126 BUSTIN' LOOSE CHUCK BROWN AND THE SOUL 35652 9 J SEARCHERS/Source SOR 3076 (MCA) 1

47 51 CHERYL LYNN/Columbia JC 35486 9 G 122 NO MEAN CITY NAZARETH/A&M SP 4741 1 48 47THE MAN BARRY WHITE/20th Century Fox T 571 (RCA) 18 G 1UU 101 MORE SONGS ABOUT BUILDINGS AND FOODS TALKING 49 41 HOT STREETS CHICAGO/Columbia FC 35512 18 H HEADS/Sire SRK 6058 (WB) 9

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com GeorgeDukeToursA&M Taps WeissPolydor Fetes Peaches & Herb NEW YORK -CBS Records In- a LOS ANGELES -Kip Cohen, vice ternational recording artist George president of a&r, A&M Records, Duke has embarked on anex- has announced the appointment tended 8 -week 10 -nation tour of of Shelly Weiss to the post of Europe and the U.K. song consultant. Itinerary The tourwilltake Duke toCountersuit Filed more than 30 cities throughout In ELO Cutout Suit Holland, Germany, France, Yugo- (Continued from page 12) slavia, Austria, Switzerland, Den- mark and the U.K. and coincides complaint charges Don, Dave and with the release of his new al- Sharon Arden of Jet and Walter bum, "Follow The Rainbow," on Yetnikoff, president of the CBS the Epic label. Records Group, with similar of- Polydor/MVP recording artists Peaches and Herb were honored recently at New York's fenses. Copacabana where they were performing. Shown fromleft:(standing) Bob Frost, Thecomplaintalsocharges national promotion, special markets; Don Bernstein, promotion manager; Fred Weiss- man, regional promotion director; David Steel, disco promotion; Randy Roberts, national Singles Analysis BillboardPublicationsInc.with single sales; Jim Collins, director, promotion; Jerry Jaffe, director, artist development; (Continued from page 8) libelforBillboardmagazine's Cynthia Cox, national secondaries promotion; Roweena Harris,regional promotion, coverage of the original CBS/Jet special markets; (seated) Paul Cohen, Prime Time Management; Herb Fame; Peaches WABC, didparticularly well on (Linda Green); Harry Anger, senior vice president. the east coast for #61 bullet and lawsuits against Levy and Promo. Frank Mills first U.S. single (Poly- Inthosesuits,CBS andJet dor) picked up good debut num- claimed they were therightful bers for #64 bullet. Eric Carmen owners of over 1.2 million copies of ELO's "Out of the Blue" which (Arista)got strong adds at the Promo bought from United Art- © The Jazz LP Chart majors for #67 bullet and Edwin FEBRUARY 10, 1979 ists Records and later sold to re- Starr(20thCent.),#25bullet 1. TOUCH DOWN 21. SECRETS BOS, did well in crossover mar- tailers as cutouts. United Artists BOB JAMES/Columbia/Tappan Zee GIL SCOTT -HERON & BRIAN JACKSON/ claimed that it owned those rec- JZ 35594 Arista AB .4189 kets for #71 bullet. 2. REED SEED 22. IMAGES ords and tapes as part of the set- GROVER WASHINGTON, JR./Motown THE CRUSADERS/ABC AA 6030 Chartmaker M7 910R1 23. F;FIS Sn n0013 tlement by which Jet moved from 3. FLAME CHUCK MANGIONE/A&M SP 4658 Amii Stewart (Ariola), this UA to CBS distribution last May. RONNIE LAWS/United Artists UA LA 24. CHUCK, DONALD, WALTER & week's BOS Chartmaker at #62 881 H WOODROW 4. CHILDREN OF SANCHEZ THE WOODY HERMAN BAND/Century bullet, took the biggest pop chart Album Analysis CHUCK MANGIONE/A&M SP 6700 CR 1110 move, up 22 spots to #73 bullet 5. PATRICE 25. SOFT SPACE (Continued from page 8) PATRICE RUSHEN/Elektra 6E 160 THIECJ1E0F5F6LORBER FUSION/Inner City on adds at WRKO and other ma- 6. WE ALL HAVE A STAR jors. Continuing to bullet on solid strong at the retail end. WILTON FBLDER/ABC AA 1109 26. THE BEST OF NORMAN CONNORS 7. ALL FLY HOME & FRIENDS radio adds are: Toto (Col) #74 Last week's Chartmaker, Peaches AL JARREAU/Warner Bros. BSK 3229 Buddah BDS 5716 (Arista) bullet;Herbie Mann(Atlantic) andHerb(Polydor),movesto 8. SECRET AGENT 27. THANK YOU ... FOR F.U.M.L. #78 bullet; Third World (Island),#63 bullet; both this record and CHICK COREA/Polydor PD 1 6176 (FUNKING UP MY LIFE) 9. INTIMATE STRANGERS DONALD BYRD/Elektra 6E 144 #17 bullet BOS, #80 bullet here #68 bullet The Babys (Chrysalis) TOM SCOTT/Columbia JC 35557 28. CARNIVAL and SisterSledge are moving wellatretail,with 10. MR. GONE MAYNARD FERGUSON/Columbia JC (Cotillion), WEATHER REPORT/ARC/Columbia 35480 #36 bullet BOS, #81 bullet here. singles also a factor. In the seven- JC 35358 29. LEGACY ties, bullets include Hot Chocolate 11. PAT METHENY GROUP RAMSEY LEWIS/Columbia JC 35483 New Additions ECM 11114 (WB) 30. CRY (Infinity), at #70 with good retail 12. ANGIE JOHN KLEMMER/ABC AA 1106 Also new on thechartthis andearly racks; RickJames ANGELA BOFILL/Arista GRP GRP 5000 31. STREAMLINE week are:Heart(Portrait) #55 (Gordy), moving up an excellent 13. MILESTONE JAZZ STARS IN LENNY WHITE/Elektra 6E 164 CONCERT 32. YOU SEND ME bullet; Bob Welch (Capitol) #82 25 places to #72; Bell and James Milestone M 55006 (Fantasy) ROY AYERS/Polydor PD 1 6159 bullet; Cindy Bullens (United Art- (A&M), another good crossover 14. STEP INTO OUR LIFE 33. MIND MAGIC ists) #83bullet;NeilYoung ROY AYERS/WAYNE HENDERSON/ DAVID OLIVER/Mercury SRM 1 3747 record at #77; and Angela Bofill Polydor PD 1 6179 34. THE BLUE MAN (Warner Bros.) #85 bullet; Linda (Arista/GRP), at #78. 15. JUNGLE FEVER STEVE KHAN/Columbia JC 35539 Ronstadt (Asylum), which received NEIL LARSEN/Horizon SP 733 (A&M) 35. RETURN TO FOREVER LIVE This week's Chartmaker, UFO 16. COSMIC MESSENGER Columbia C4X 35350 a lot of previous play as an Ip cut, (Chrysalis),enters thetop 100 JEAN LUC PONTY/Atlantic SD 19189 36. ANIMATION on hereat #87 bullet;Cher at #80 bullet on the basis of re- 17. CARMEL CEDAR WALTON/Columbia JC 35572 JOE SAMPLE/ABC AA 1126 37. HEAVY METAL BE -BOP (Casablanca),gettingpopand tail strength. The last two bullets 18. EXOTIC MYSTERIES THE BUCKER BROTHERS/Arista AB 4185 disco play, #89 bullet and Dr. in the top 100 go to Chuck Brown LONNIE LISTON SMITH/Columbia JC 38. ANOTHER WORLD 35654 STAN GETZ/Columbia JG 35513 Hook (Capitol), debuting on the and the Soul Searchers (Source), a 19. LEGENDS 39. JOIIRNFY TO DAWN country chart at #86 bullet, on crossover at #98, and Nazareth DAVE VALENTIN/Arista GRP GRP 5001 MILTON NASCIEMENTO/A&M SP 4719 here at #90 bullet. (A&M), at #99. 20. SPACE 40. THREE DAY MOON GEORGE BENSON/CTI 7085 BARRE PHILLIPS/ECM 11123 (WB)

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com album or single of that particular artist. This is a problem that all record companies face which do not make the special disco mixes available for public consumption either on the album or in 12 -inch form. With the advent of the album -oriented format at most stations, the demand for special disco versions has increased while the 45 might be on the way out (remember the 78's?). In last week's column Dick Griffey's Solar label was inadvertently not listed as one of the custom labels of RCA. WAX TO WATCH POWERHOUSE PROGRAMERS PICK: "Keep Your Body Workin,'" Kleer (Atlantic). Disco is the tune that everybody is dancing to today and this is a sleeper in the Atlantic disco package. The song is chock Soul Truth full of hooks and should make a welcome addition to your playlist. By BASIL NIAS "Boogie Town," FLB (WMOT/Fantasy). This is one of the hottest NEW YORK - Personal Pick: "Our Love Is Insane," Desmond Childrecords to jump out of Philly in some time. Check it out -it's real. and Rogue (Capitol). This is a different type of record that should "Fire Up," ADC Band (Cotillion).It's part of the new funk from have tremendous crossover potential. The vocal harmonies, backed by Detroit. Last time it was the "Long Stroke" but this time they want a strong rhythm track, should make this a winner. to fire up up. Al Ramirez has resigned his position as PD at KKSS and is being "Don't It Make It Better," Bill Withers (Columbia). It's been a long replaced by Lee Michaels from WGIV. long time but Billis back. This is going up the charts faster than a Congratulations are in order for Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Simpson Jr. of skyrocket. Detroit. The couple are the proud parents of a seven -pound, 20 -ounce baby girl named Cynne Nicole. Warner Brothers, in conjuction with WEA, is in the process of co- ordinating regionalmeetings forlocalretailers. The titleof the Black Oriented Album Chart program is called "Phase Two." Having attended the Philadelphia FEBRUARY 10, 1979 meeting, one had to be impressed with the line-up of speakers, 1.C'EST CHIC 21. SMOOTH TALK CHIC/Atlantic SD 19209 EVELYN "CHAMPAGNE" KING/RCA ranging from Glenda Gracia of BMA to Oscar Fields of WEA. There 2.THE BEST OF EARTH, WIND & FIRE APL1 3466 were representatives from NARM and the local radio stations, all of ARC/Columbia FC 35647 22. CLEAN whom tried to inform local merchants how to better market the 3.mnroR BOOTY AFFAIR EDWIN STARR/20th Century Fox T 559 PARLIAMENT/Casablanca NBLP 7125 (RCA) product that they sell through effective advertising and in-store dis- 4.CROSSWINDS 23. JOURNEY TO ADDIS plays that are meant to attract consumer interest. One topic that came PEABO BRYSON/Capitol ST 11875 THIRD WORLD/Island ILPS 9554 (WB) 5.HERE. MV DEAR 24. BELL & JAMES in the question -and -answer session was the servicing of 12 -inch pro- MARVIN GAYE/Tamla T 364 LP2 A&M SP 4728 motional discs to radio stations and discos. The merchants felt that (Motown) 25. CRUISIN' 6."WANTED" RICHARD PRYOR LIVE VILLAGE PEOPLE/Casablanca NBLP 7118 when the consumer came to buy the product they had heard, and it IN CONCERT 26. BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN wasn't available for public consumption, that they lost sales on the Warner Bros. 2BSK 3264 ROD STEWART/Warner Bros. BSK 3261 7.2 HOT! 27. NUMBERS PEACHES & HERB/Polydor PD 1 6172 RUFUS/ABC AA 1098 8.THE MAN 28. CHAKA BARRY WHITE/20th Century Fox T 571 CHAKA KHAN/Warner Bros. BSK 3245 (RCA) 29. FOR THE SAKE OF LOVE 9.CHERYL LYNN ISAAC HAYES/Polydor PD 1 6164 Columbia JC 35486 30. MADAM BUTTERFLY 10.GET DOWN TAVARES/Capitol SW 11874 GENE CHANDLER/20th Century Fox/Chi 31. SWITCH Sound T 578 (RCA) Gordy G7 980R1 (Motown) LIVE AND MORE 32. SOMEWHERE IN MY LIFETIME DONNA SUMMER/Casablanca NBLP 7119 PHYLLIS HYMAN/Arista AB 4602 LOVE TRACKS 33. INSTANT FUNK GLORIA GAYNOR/Polydor PD 1 6184 INSTANT FUNK/Salsoul SA 8513 (RCA) BUSTIN' OUT OF L SEVEN 34. FLAME RICK JAMES/Gordy G7 984R1 (Motown) RONNIE LAWS/United Artists UA LA SHOT OF LOVE 881 H LAKESIDE/Solar BXL1 2937 (RCA) BOBBY CALDWELL 35. ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN SKY Clouds 8804 (TK) CAPTAIN SKY/AVI 6042 LIGHT OF LIFE 36. PATRICE BAR-KAYS/Mercury SRM 13732 PATRICE RUSHEN/Elektra 6E 160 Arista Records has announced the signing of G.Q. to a long-term recording agree- ENERGY 37.ISIT STILL GOOD TO YA POINTER SISTERS/Planet P1 ASHFORD & SIMPSON/Warner Bros. ment. The alb band from New York'sSouth Bronx hasjustreleaseditsdebut (Elektra/Asylum) BSK 3219 single for the label, "Disco Nights (Rock Freak)," with an album to follow. Shown at 18. DESTINY 38. YOU FOOLED ME JACKSONS/Epic JE 35552 the signing ceremony at the Arista offices are (left column, top to bottom): Emmanuel GREY & HANKS/RCA AFL1 3069 Raheim LeBlanc, guitars and lead vocals, G.Q.; Tony Lopez, G.Q.'s manager; Larkin 19.EVERY 1's A WINNER 39. BONNIE POINTER Arnold, senior vicepresident, AristaRecords;(right column, top to bottom): Keith HOT CHOCOLATE/Infinity INF 9002 20.BUSTIN' LOOSE Motown M7 911 R "Sabu"Crier,bass and vocals,G.Q.; Herb Lane,keyboards andvocals,G.Q.; Vernon Gibbs, director, east coast rab a&r; Paul Service, drums and vocals, G.Q. CHUCK BROWN AND THE SOUL 40. ANGIE SEARCHERS/Source SOR 3076 (MCA) ANGELA BOFILL/Arista GRP GRP 5000 PICKS OF THE WEEK BUSTIN' OUT OF L SEVEN WE ARE FAMILY FACE TO FACE AWAKENING RICK JAMES- SISTER SLEDGE -Cotillion SD5209 THE DELLS - NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN -Atlantic Gortly G7 984R1 (Motown) (Atlantic) ABC AA -1113 SDI 9222 This could be Tztex Look out, the Perrennial This album is SAIVESIN king of Punk one of the favorites in the a departure Funk is back best albums of best vocal from the usual stronger than the year. category, The style of this ever. Rick has These talented Dells have gifted percus- legitimized his sisters from become syn- sionist. Mi- status as an Philadelphia onymous with chael has established star with this album. have collaborated with the good music, and this album is taken to the disco/funk vein to The total album, from concept hottest dynamic duo in no exception. The Ip is a classic a higher level and added a to music, is a much stronger the industry today, Nile Rodgers blend of the new disco sound touch of fusion that makes this 1p than the first. The sky is the and Bernard Edwards (Chic), and the old Dells standard album a very interesting prospect limit for this talented young to produce an outstanding ballad style. Look for this one indeed. Michael is long overdue man. Look for Rick to bust out album. This definitely will not to shoot up the charts. It's come for recognition and this could across the country in record time. get lost in the shuffle; it's much back time for this timeless group. bring it. to hot.

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A weekly survey of airplay and sales activity on key black oriented albums MIDWEST Jazz FUsion Joe Sample-(Carmel)-WBMX Lonnie Liston Smith-(Quiet)-WBMX; (Space EAST Princess)-WBMX Angela Bofill-(This Time)-KKSS; (Baby INeed) Adds Jazz FUsion Adds -WBMX; (Under The Moon)-WBMX, WABQ* Phyllis Hyman Lonnie Liston Smith-(Space Princess)-WOL; Dells Fantastic Four Bob James-(Thank You)-WBMX; (Angela)- Instant Funk WBMX; (Touchdown)-KKSS, KPRS*, WABQ*; (Quiet)-WOL Rufus Joe Sample Lonnie Liston Smith Damon Harris (Caribbean)-WBMX Angela Bofii11-(Rough Times)-WWRL; (This Tavares Earth, Wind & Fire Dave Valentin-(Masquerader)-KKSS, WBMX; Stylistics Angela Bofill Time)-WWIN Creme D'Cocoa Chic (I Want To Be)-WBMX Rufus Rick James Patrice Rushen-(It's Just)-WDAS-FM Rick James Marvin Gaye Patrice Rushen-(When I Found)-WBMX Gene Chandler Bloodstone Wilton Felder-(My Name Is Love)-WDAS-FM; Lonnie Liston Dave Valentin (Star)-WDAS-FM Ronnie Laws-(Joy)-WNJR; (Flame)-WNJR; Sales Breakouts Prime Cuts (Living Love)-WNJR Prime Cuts Tavares-Feel The Bruises-WOL; (Madam Rufus (ABC) Butterfly)-WNJR, WOL; (Positive Force)- Ronnie Foster-(Midnight Plane)-WOL Rick James-(High On Your Love)-WJMO WNJR; (Straight From Your Heart)-WNJR Phyllis Hyman (Arista) Earth, Wind & Fire-(Love Music)-WBMX Angela Bofill (Arista/GRP) Chuck Brown-(If It Ain't Funky)-WOL Sales Breakouts Peter Jacques Band-(Walking On Music)- Rick James-(Bustin' Out)-WOL, WWRL, KKSS OK -100; (Cop N Blow)-WOL; (High On Rufus (ABC) Phyllis Hyman-(So Strange)-KKSS Your Love)-WOL, WWIN, OK -100; (Fool On T-Connection-(Saturday Nite)-WBMX The Street)-WOL, WNJR* Instant Funk (Salsoul) Marvin Gaye-(Falling In Love)-WBMX; (It's Gonna Cost)-WJPC; (Here My Dear)- Deborah Washington-(Take A Chance)-KKSS Instant Funk-(Crying)-WOL Angela Bofill (Arista/GRP) WJPC; (I Met A Little Girl)-KKSS, WBMX; (Time To Get)-KKSS, WJMO; (Funky Space) Moment By Moment (Soundtrack)-(Hollywood Blvd.)-KKSS Breakwater-(Feel Your Way)-WWRL -WBMX, WABQ*, WAMO* Pointer Sisters-(Happiness)-KKSS, WJLB Gino Vannelli-(Wheels Of Life)-WVON Bloodstone-(I'm Just Doin' My Job)-WWIN Valentine Bros.-(Let Me Be)-WOL Chic-(Savoir Faire)-WBMX; (Chic Cheer)- Sarah Dash-(Taking Candy)-WVON Creme D'Cocoa-(Don't Want To Be Lonely)- Peabo Bryson-(She's A Woman)-WOL; (Love WBMX, WAMO, KPRS* Fantastic Four-(Cold & Windy Night)-WBMX WNR; (Mrs. You & Mr. Me)-WNJR; (Toe Is Watching)-WOL, WNJR; (Crosswinds)- Jam)-WNR; (You've Lost)-WNJR WOL, WWRL, WNJR; (Smile)-WNJR Peaches & Herb-(Reunited)-WBMX, WVON; Creme D'Cocoa-KPRS* (The Star Of My Life)-KKSS, WABQ* Dells-KPRS* Rufus-(Keep)-WOL; (Ain't)-WOL Peaches & Herb-(Reunited)-WOL Peabo Bryson-(Point of View)-WBMX; (Smile) - KKSS Rufus-KPRS* Phyllis Hyman-(Kiss You All Over)-WWRL, Gloria Gaynor-(Anybody Wanna Party)-WOL WOL; (Answer)-WOL Gene Chandler-(Please Sunrise)-WBMX, Tavares-KPRS* Amant-(If There's Love)-WOL WJPC; (Tomorrow)-KKSS Marvin Gaye-(You Can Leave)-WDAS-FM; (Falling In Love)-WOL; (When Did You Pointer Sisters-(Hypnotize)-WNJR; (Happiness) Stop)-WDAS-FM; (Time To Get)-WDAS-FM; -WWIN, WNJR (Anna's Song)-WDAS-FM; (Anger)- WDAS-FM; (Everybody)-WOL, WWIN; Captain Sky-(Feel Your Way)-WWRL (It's Gonna Cost You)-WNJR Voyage-(Souvenirs)-WWRL; (Fly Away)- Stylistics-(Love At First Sight)-WOL, WNJR* WNJR; (El Dorado)-WNJR SOUTH- Fifth Dimension-(High On Sunshine)-WWRL T-Connection-(Saturday Nite)-WNJR SOUTHWEST Allie & The Sneelcers-(Love Breakdown)- Booker T. Jones-(Someday)-WWRL WWRL Gene Chandler-(Please Sunrise-WOL Futures-(You Got It)-WNJR; (Someone Jazz Rision Special)-WNJR; (Sunshine)-WNJR Damon Harris-WWIN* Lonnie Liston Smith-(Quiet)-WDIA; (Magical Journey)-WDIA Adds Idris Muhammad-(The Doc)-WGIV Rick James Grover Washington, Jr. Grover Washington, Jr.-(Santa)-WGIV Lonnie Liston Smith Phyllis Hyman Ayers/Henderson-(Step Into)-WGIV Angela Bofill-(Summer Days)-KMJQ; (Share) Idris Muhammad -KMJQ David Newman-(I Am Singing)-WGIV Prime Cuts Dave Valentin-(I Want To Be)-KMJQ Patrice Rushen-(Didn't You Know)-KMJQ; WEST Rick James-(High On Your Love)-WGIV (Changes In Your Life)-WBOK Creme D'Cocoa-(Mrs. You & Mr. Me)-WBOK Jazz Fusion Phyllis Hyman-(Kiss You All Over)-WGIV; Adds (Living Inside)-WGIV Sales Breakouts Bee Gees Creme D'Cocoa Ronnie Laws-KDAY* Marvin Gaye-(Time To Get)-WDIA, WGIV; Bell & James (A&M) (Falling In Love)-KMJQ; (Anger)-KMJQ, Rick James Bobby Caldwell-KDAY*, KDIA*, KUTE* WBOK; (Get It Together)-KMJQ; (A Funky Rufus (ABC) Space)-KMJQ, WDIA; (When Did You Stop) Tavares (Capitol) -KMJQ; (I Met A Girl)-WDIA, WLOK, WEDR-FM* Instant Funk (Salsoul) Prime Cuts Sales Breakouts - Pointer Sisters-(Happiness)-KMJQ; (Everybody's A Star)-KMJQ, WEDR-FM* Bee Gees-(Tragedy)-KUTE; (Search & Find)- Chuck Brown (Source) Doobie Bros.-(Minute By Minute)-KMJQ KUTE; (Love You)-KUTE Rod Stewart (Warner Bros.) Rick James-(High On Your Love)-KUTE; Booker T. Jones-(Let's Go Dancing)-KMJQ Melissa Manchester-(Almost Everything)- Rufus (ABC) KMJQ; (Bad Weather)-KMJQ (Bustin' Gut)-KKTT Peaches & Herb-(Reunited)-KMJQJ, WDIA, Instant Funk (Salsoul) Creme De Cocoa-(Leading Lady)-KDIA WLOK Side Effect-(Illee, Illee)-KMJQ; ( I Like Dreaming)-KMJQ Marvin Gaye-(When Did You Stop)-KDIA, Parliament-(Mr. Wiggles)-KMJQ, WLOK; KDAY* (One Of Those Funky Things)-KMJQ, David Oliver-(Love Song)-WGIV KYOK*; (Rump)-WLOK Peaches & Herb-(Reunited)-KDIA Amant-(If There's Love)-KKTT, KUTE Neil Larson-(Windsong)-WGIV T-Connection-(Love Supreme)-KMJQ; (Don't T-Connection-(At Midnight)-KDIA, KUTE Beautiful Bend-(That's The Meaning)-KKTT Stop The Music)-KMJQ, WEDR-FM; Bell & James-(You Never Know)-KMJQ (Saturday Night)-KMJQ Parliament-(Mr. Wiggles)-KKTT Wild Fantasy-(Jungle Drum)-KUTE Peabo Bryson-(Crosswinds)-KMJQ (Point Of Jacksons-(All Night Dancing)-KDIA Arpeggio-(Love & Desire)-KUTE View)-KMJQ; (Spread Your Wings)-KMJQ, Lou Rawls-(Send In The Clowns)-KDIA WEDR-FM* (Asterisk indicates entire LP is being played)

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TITLE, ARTIST, LAW, Number, (Distributing1441) 45 HE'S THE GREATEST DANCER SISTER SLEDGE/Cotillion FEB. FEB. WKS. ON 10 3 CHART 44245 (At)) 4 37 37 TOO LATE MANDRILL/Arista 0375 8 1 1 I'M SO INTO YOU 43 WHAT'S YOUR SIGN GIRL? MR. DANNY PEARSON/ PEABO BRYSON Unlimited Gold 14000 (CBS) 8

12 Capitol 4656 44 AT MIDNIGHT T-CONNECTION/Dash 5048 (TK) 4 (2nd Week) 51 DANCIN' GREY & HANKS/RCA 11460 4 41 38 INSANE CAMEO/Chocolate City 016 (Casablanca) 8 4 SHAKE YOUR GROOVE THING PEACHES & HERB/Polydor 58 KEEP IT TOGETHER (DECLARATION OF LOVE) RUFUS/ABC 14514 14 12444 2 3 2 LE FREAK CHIC/Atlantic 3519 17 al 50 KEEP ON DANCIN' GARY'S GANG/Columbia 3 10884 4 pi 5 AQUA BOOGIE PARLIAMENT/Casablanca 950 11 Ell 52 POPS, WE LOVE YOU ROSS, GAYE, ROBINSON & WONDER/ 5 3 GET DOWN GENE CHANDLER/20th Century Fox/ Motown 1455 3 Chi -Sound 2386 (RCA) 16 45 48 YOU CAN DO IT DOBIE GRAY/Infinity 50003 7 46 49 I'LL DANCE BAR-KAYS/Mercury 74039 fl 12 BUSTIN' LOOSE CHUCK BROWN & THE SOUL SEARCHERS/ 7 Source 40967 (MCA) 9 1:111 57SHAKE YOUR BODY (DOWN TO THE GROUND) JACKSONS/ 7 7 I DON'T KNOW IF IT'S RIGHT EVELYN -CHAMPAGNE- Epic 8 50656 4 KING/RCA 11386 15 CO 56 YOU CAN'T WIN MICHAEL JACKSON/Epic 8 50654 3 8 6 WHAT YOU WON'T DO FOR LOVE BOBBY CALDWELL/ 54 JUST THE WAY YOU ARE BARRY WHITE/20th Century Fox Clouds 11(TK) 16 2395 (RCA) 4 13 NEVER HAD A LOVE LIKE THIS BEFORE TAVARES/ 50 41 ZEKE THE FREAK ISAAC HAYES/Polydor 14521 8 Capitol 4658 11 51 53 HEAT OF THE BEAT ROY AYERS/WAYNE HENDERSON/ 10 10 EVERY 1'S A WINNER HOT CHOCOLATE/Infinity 50002 12 Polydor 14523 5 11 11 TOO MUCH HEAVEN BEE GEES/RSO 913 11 B3 59 I WANNA BE CLOSER SWITCH/Gordy 7163 (Motown) 3 15 IT'S ALL THE WAY LIVE LAKESIDE/Solar 11380 (RCA) 10 53 24 YOUR SWEETNESS IS MY WEAKNESS BARRY WHITE/ 13 8 SEPTEMBER EARTH, WIND & FIRE/ARC/Columbia 3 10854 13 20th Century Fox 2380 (RCA) 22 14 9 GOT TO BE REAL CHERYL LYNN/Columbia 3 10808 21 62 A FUNKY SPACE REINCARNATION MARVIN GAYE/Tamla 54298 (Motown) 2 21 LIVIN' IT UP (FRIDAY NIGHT) BELL & JAMES/A&M 2069 14 61 SPANK JIMMY ''BO" HORNE/Sunshine Sound 1007 (TK) 3 16 14 FREE ME FROM MY FREEDOM BONNIE POINTER/ Motown 1451 13 56 G7 HAVEN'T STOPPED DANCING YET GONZALEZ/Capitol 4674 2 W 20 NOW THAT WE FOUND LOVE THIRD WORLD/Island 8663 S7 34 LET'S DANCE TOGETHER WILTON FELDER/ABC 12433 9 (WB) 15 66 DON'T IT MAKE IT BETTER BILL WITHERS/Columbia 3 10892 2 18 16 TAKE THAT TO THE BANK SHALAMAR/Solar 11379 (RCA) 19 65 HOLD YOUR HORSES FIRST CHOICE/Gold Mind 4017 (RCA)2 19 17 LOVE VIBRATION JOE SIMON/Spring 190 (Polydor) 11 60 36 WONDER WORM CAPTAIN SKY/AVI 225 12 61 39 YOU STEPPED INTO MY LIFE MELBA MOORE/Epic 8 5060016 20 27 I GOT MY MIND MADE UP (YOU CAN GET IT GIRL) INSTANT FUNK/Salsoul 2078 (RCA) 7 CHARTMAKER OF THE WEEK 21 19 YMCA VILLAGE PEOPLE/Casablanca 945 14 25 HANG IT UP PATRICE RUSHEN/Elektra 45549 8 - KNOCK ON WOOD AMII STEWART EE3 26 OH HONEY DELEGATION/Shadybrook 1048 (Janus/GRT) 7 Ariola 7736 30 I WILL SURVIVE GLORIA GAYNOR/Polydor 14508 4 31 CONTACT EDWIN STARR/20th Century Fox 2396 (RCA) 5 DISCO NIGHTS (ROCK FREAK) G. Q./Arista 0388 1 FIRE POINTER SISTERS/Planet 45901 (Elektra/Asylum) 5 32 64 SINNER MAN 'SARAH DASH/Kirshner 8 4278 (CBS) 4 46 DA YA THINK I'M SEXY? ROD STEWART/Warner Bros. 8724 3 Ell SAY THAT YOU WILL GEORGE DUKE/Epic 8 50660 1 28 29 SHOOT ME (WITH YOUR LOVE) TASHA THOMAS/Atlantic I WANT YOUR LOVE CHIC/Atlantic 3557 1 3542 9 FREAK THE FREAK THE FUNK (ROCK) FATBACK BAND/ 33 HEAVEN KNOWS DONNA SUMMER WITH BROOKLYN Spring 191(Polydor) 1 DREAMS/Casablanca 959 4 68 47EVER READY LOVE TEMPTATIONS/Atlantic 3538 11 LOVE DON'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE ROSE ROYCE/ 30 18 69 42 LOVE CHANGES MOTHER'S FINEST/Epic 8 50641 12 Whitfield 8712 (WB) 15 70 63 JE SUIS MUSIC CERRONE/Cotillion 44244 (Atl) 8 31 22 I'M EVERY WOMAN CHAKA KHAN/Warner Bros. 8683 19 71 55 DON'T HOLD BACK CHANSON/Ariola 7717 19 EE1 40 SOMEWHERE IN MY LIFETIME PHYLLIS HYMAN/Arista 03807 72 IT MUST BE LOVE ALTON McCLAIN & DESTINY/Polydor 33 35 YOU MAKE ME FEEL (MIGHTY REAL) SYLVESTER/Fantasy 846 8 14532 1 34 28 IS IT STILL GOOD TO YA ASHFORD & SIMPSON/ 73 75 IT'S MUSIC DAMON HARRIS/Fantasy WMOT 848 2 Warner Bros. 8710 12 74 70 DIG A LITTLE DEEPER LATIMORE/Glades 1750 (TK) 12 35 23 HOLY GHOST BAR-KAYS/Stax 3216 (Fantasy) 12 75 69 SOUND OF MUSIC VALENTINE BROS./Source 40971 (MCA) 5

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Disco File (Continued from page 18) Wells and Barbara Pennington, for example). The group is composed Other notables: "Dancing in the Fire," the 9:41 title track of Delilah's of four rather feeble singles, but this deficiency is made up through album on ABC. The Miracles' Billy Griffin co -wrote, Billy Sandor mixed. production much more coherent musically than that of Wells' smash, Delilah's vocal veers noticeably, but the production and mixcom- "My Claim to Fame," in two side -long travel medleys. There are all pensates, with aburbling synthesizer pattern jumping out in the sorts of good things going on in the rhythm section and orchestra, break and a generally filtered sound that cuts like a knife. TV actor supporting cool, close harmonies and aregrettably facelesslead. Bob Guillaume has a very convincing disco disc out on Tomato, the Levine provides little writing support and needs a lyricist, but his latest new version of "I Who Have Nothing" (6:00), done witha work with arranger Fiachra Trench is flawless, with airy, consistently very serious guitar and synthesizer arrangement and a nearly operatic interesting horn and string charts breaking to well -planned, climactic vocal performance. Guillaume is joined on the flip by Fay Hauser, percussion passages.It'sallof a piece (mixed and sequenced by for "The Streets are Filled With Dancing" (5:58), a thrusting, spare Rick Gianates); side one, "Midnight in Manhattan" and "New York's cut with a sixties Sly Stone sound. on Fire,"totalling 17:42 and side two running 19:25, containing "Miami Heatwave," "From Chicago to the Sky," and "L.A. at the End RETURNS: Allthe following albums deserve attention,but for of the Day." Solid work from a producer who's getting better andspace's sake, we'll mention them briefly, since they will be familiar better. names toall.Roundtree's "Discocide" (Island/Mango), including DEBUTS: The Wonder Bandisa group of New York musicians "Manhattan Fever" (4:44), the prototype of Chic's "Dance, Dance, produced by sessionmen Silvio Tancredi and Armando Noriega, along Dance;" and "Lightning Striking Twice" (3:55), which will be of inter- with Israel Sanchez, Atlantic's disco a&r coordinator. (Tancredi co -pro- est to those who found the second side of the Saint Tropez album duced last year's festive and erratic "Brazuca.") The highlight of the useful. Alec R. Costandinos' "Trocadero Lemon Blue" (Casablanca), "Stairway to Love" album is, of course, their medley of Led Zeppelin's whose "Trocadero Suite" (15:58) seems too unfocussed, due to its "Stairway to Heaven" (8:16) and "Whole Lotta Love" (6:16). "Stair- movie soundtrack origin, to build up much steam. It's as sophisticated way" is treated with some reverence vocally, but the accompaniment and impressive as ever, though-I've no doubt that his next Love is hectic and bold, cutting totally loose for "Whole Lotta Love," which and Kisses or Syncophonic album will be a peak grabber. Space's seems to lend itself to more radical reworking and inclusion of rhythm "Just Blue" (Casablanca), whose title cut is the successor to "Magic breaks. The "Wonderful Medley" (12:32) combines unpredictable Fly," with synthesizer bass and a wash of cold electronic hum. breaks and moves with elemental drive and high gloss inits three Madeline Bell's vocal leads "Save Your Love For Me" (5:40), a clas- sections. By mid track, we're never far away from another forceful sical -flavored cut that could bear some slowing, and-surprise-"My break. Love is Music" (6:43) allows her to sing out in front of a live band, A more modest effort but a genuine success is "Alton McClain and accompanied byrealhandclaps.Last,Bloodstone's "Don't Stop" Destiny" (Polydor), whose variety of sound is unified by McClain's (Motown), produced by Winston Monseque, who's done great work lead, a piping soprano that she pushes with all she's got, in a win-with Tata Vega. Two possible cuts: the gospel -tinged "It's All Been ning balance of spirit and technique. Frank Wilson provides settings Said Before" (6:29) and "Just Wanna Get the Feel of It" (6:23), sung ranging through neo-Motown ("Crazy Love," running 6:57), "Sweet inultra -falsetto andfeaturingfineguitarplayinginan on -the - Temptation," a funk cooker at 5:57 and "It Must Be Love" (4:42), fours rhythms. Especially pleasing to hear Bloodstone on Motown, yet another song that sounds like "Best of My Love" (I'm not com- astheir other soulballad group, the outrageous and expressive plaining). Dynamic Superiors, have broken up.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com BLONDIE-Chrysalis 2295 LINDA EVANS-Ariola 7739 KEANE BROTHERS-ABC 12445 JOE COCKER-Asylum 46001 DONTCHA NEED (prod. HEART OF GLASS (prod. DANCIN' IN THE LADY PUT THE LIGHT by M. Chapman) by Williams-Jamerson) MOONLIGHT (prod. (writers: Hirsen- OUT (prod. by A. (writers: Harry -Stein) by L. Dozier) (writer: Toussaint) (writers: (Rare Blue/Monster Williams-Jamerson) Kelly) (United Artists/ Fletcher-Flett) (Big Island, ASCAP) (3:22) (Kichelle/Jamerson/ St. Nathanson, ASCAP) Cos -K, ASCAP) Secret/Almo, ASCAP) Thiscutfromtheir"Parallel (3:43) (4:45) (3:11) The Brothers are already a major This Lines" albumis already in high The former lead singer of Chan- Fletcher and Flett composi- television attraction and for their tionisthe perfect vehicle for rotationatthe AOR level and,son debuts asa soloartist on ABC debut chose King Harvest's Cocker inhis more sentimental Top 40 -wise,is their most com- this engrossing disco disc with a 1973 hit for a light and totally ef- moments. Theinstrumentation, mercial outing to date.It carries traditional BOS soundatthe producer Mike Chapman's dis- fective disco re -make. The high with piano at the core, is sparse core. Her vocals are inspired and siblingharmonies, ofcourse, tinctive teen -oriented sound and this is one of the most generally and allows the artist's vocals to stand out and Lamont Dozier's carrythe could create a new audience for energetic message.Absolutely newsinglesaround. understated production pulls it all the group. Watch for crossover action. right for adult and Top 40 play. together stylishly. And one of his best efforts.

CHUCK MANGIONE-A&M 2118 JERRY BUTLER-Phila. Intl. 3673 BELLAVIA (prod. by Mangione) (writer: TYRONE DAVIS-Columbia NOTHING SAYS I LOVE YOU LIKE I LOVE 3-10904 same) (Gates, BMI) (3:23) YOU (prod. by Gamble -Huff) (writers: IN THE MOOD (prod. by L. Graham) Pop Mangione's second release from Gamble -Huff -Butler) (Mighty Three, the "Children of Sanchez" Ip (writers: Richmond -Ellis -Locke) (Content/ is BMI/Foundation, ASCAP) (3:42) Tyronza, BMI) (3:48) another beautifulmelody spot-The classically smooth style But- The well-known BOS artist here PETER CRISS-Casablanca 961 ler has created gets a new work- lighting the artists' inspired horn releases a big romanticballad YOU STILL MATTER TO ME (prod. by V. out here.It's Poncia) (writers: Vastano-Morgan- work.It'sfully orchestrated and a ballad with lotswith full background vocals and Poncia) (Braintree, BMI/Kamiyah/ right for adult play. ofromanceinthelyricsand keyed for adult play by his fa- Happenstance, ASCAP) (3:10) crossover potentialoverall. The Criss' second single away from mous satiny smooth lead vocals. TERRY GARTHWAITE-Fantasy production surroundshisvoice Kiss has a bit of disco in the beat perfectly. and plenty of teen appeal in the 852 MOONDANCE (prod. by Keepnews-Guerin) STARFIRE-Dynamic Artists 1004 lyrics. The last one was a mid- (writer: Morrison) (WB/Caledonia, SUPER SENSUOUS WOMAN (prod. by J. charter and this should do even ASCAP) (3:20) HI-TENSION-Island 8741 Carter) (writer: same) (Hot Gold, BMI) (4:33) better. The former member of Joy of BRITISH HUSTLE (prod. by Ayivor-Sadkin) This new group debuts with a Cooking up -dates the Van Mor- (writers: Joseph-Joseph-Phillips- Guishard) (Screen Gems -EMI, BMI) slick funk/rock offering with lyr- risonclassic with a disco beat COUCHOIS-Warner Bros. 8749 (3:33) ics geared to test, or please. The WALKIN' THE FENCE (prod. by Barri- and jazz inspired vocals.It's un- This Jamaican/English group, with Lambert-Nichols) (writers: M., P., & C. usual and should hit AOR first. vocals soar over a pulsating track Couchois-Messer) (World Song, ASCAP) some Heatwave overtones, offers and make it a crossover natural. (3:29) up a Caribbeandisco number This new pop/rocker is a strong SHERON WILEY-Free Flight here,guaranteedtofindfast entry for Top 40 play. The hook 11485 (RCA) friends on the dance floor. Conga isclassically radio oriented and SO CLOSE (prod. by Galbraith -Dees) parts drive it admirably. the rhythm changes add special (writers: Goodrun-Foster) (Chappell/ interest. An artist to watch. Sailmaker/Unichappell, ASCAP/BMI) Cauntrviftp (2:58) NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN- This new artist sounds just a bit Atlantic 3541 TODD RUNDGREN-Bearsvi Ile like Karen Carpenter and debuts ROY CLARK-ABC 12402 0335 I DON'T WANT NOBODY ELSE (TO DANCE on disc with this composition by WITH YOU; (prod. by Walden) (writer: SHOULDER TO SHOULDER (ARM AND ARM) IT WOULDN'T HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE the writer of "You Needed Me." same) (Gratitude Sky/Cotillion, BMI) (prod. by Fogelsong) (writers: Morrison- (prod. by Rundgren) (writer: same) (4:24) Zerface) (Music City, ASCAP/Combine, (Earmark/Screen Gems, BMI( (3:41) Her deliveryisunderstated and BMI) (3:15) Rundgren's well-known concert just right. Walden, an established jazz fu-Clark's banjo playing takes the sionartist,jumpssolidly offering getsa"live" treatment into spotlight on this easy new single. discowiththisfast here.It's a mid -tempoballad paced cut The beat is syncopated and high- with plenty ofinterest for A/C from his "Awakening" Ip. It's one ly singable and should find cross- of the best dance tunes around, and top 40. The productionis over friends. rich. 1:31301300/ 0 p: -:me crossover material. BILLY SWAN-Monument 45-275 FOTOMAKER-Atlantic 3561 LAMONT JOHNSON-Tabu 5513 DON'T BE CRUEL (prod. by Young -Swan) DOES SHE DANCE (prod. by Cornish- ARPEGGIO-Polydor 14535 HEY GIRL (prod. by J. Peters) (writers: (writers: Blackwell -Presley) (Unart/ Danelli-Ladinsky) (writer: Marchesi) LOVE AND DESIRE (prod. by S. Soussan( Goffin-King( (Screen Gems -EMI, BMI) Elvis Presley, BMI) (3:30) (Adrian Leighton/Fotomaker, BMI) (writers: Soussan-Barnes-Cash) (Aliza- Swan gives (2:421 Thorah/On Beat, ASCAP, BMI( (3:30) (3:59) an almostmilitary The group goes to a harder rock Simon Soussan's bottomless pro- Johnson picked the Coffin -King feelingtothisre -make ofthe sound thaninprevious releases ductionis the star here. The in-60's standard for a duet with an Presleyclassic.The tempo is uncredited vocalist. The arrange- and theleadvocalcarriesan struments jump across the chan- slowed and Swan's throaty vocals echo effect that should move it nels and the drum sound is dis- ments are full and the backbeat make this a candidate for coun- towards AOR first, with pop to tinct and engrossing. The high- moderately disco.Ithas multi - try and pop play. follow. pitched ensemble vocals are just format potential. right. BARBARA MANDRELL-ABC JOHNNY MATHIS/JANE OLIVOR CROWN HEIGHTS AFFAIR- 12451 -Columbia 3-10902 TOM SCOTT-Columbia 3-10914 (IF LOVING YOU IS WRONG) I DON'T De-Lite 911 WANT TO BE RIGHT (prod. by T. THE LAST TIME I FELT LIKE THIS (prod. by BEAUTIFUL MUSIC (prod. by Scotti-Cicalo) I LOVE YOU (prod. by Nerangis-Britton) J. Gold) (writers: A. & M. Bergman- Collins) (writers: Banks -Jackson. (writers: MacDonald -Salter -Heath) (writers: Nerangis-Britton-Baynard) Hamlisch) (Leeds, ASCAP( (2:59) Hampton) (East Memphis/Klondike, The theme from "Same Time (Antisia, ASCAP) (3:22) (Delightful/Cabrini, BMI) (3:23) BMI( (3:04) Scott has perfectly adaptedhis A punchy vocalkicksoffthis Mandrel) has changed more than NextYear"gets a lovely and jazz-rocksoundtothedisco ultra -energetic new disc right for dramatic treatment by the two her wardrobe recently and this genrehere.The arrangements, the disco floor or the airwaves. re -make of the Luther Ingram hit artists.As on Mathis'lastcol- featuring the horns of course, areAs always, their instrumentation is laboration,thevocal a prime example. Her vocals interplay sophisticatedandthebeat is isstrong and effective and the works beautifully. easily suit the rock style and this meant for toe tapping. hook especially compelling. could be a major crossover.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com McGUINN, CLARKE & HILLMAN A TONIC FOR THE TROOPS THE MAN WHO BUILT AMERICA OUTLANDOS d'AMOUR Capitol SW 11910 (7.98) BOOMTOWN RATS-Columbia JC 35750 HORSLIPS-DJM 20 (Mercury) THE POLICE-A&M SP 4753 (7.98) Not to be confused as a rehashed (7.98) (7.98) Another solid young British group Byrds album, this disc succeeds The long awaited domestic re-The venerableIrishgroup has thatis beginning to emerge on as the natural growth of the indi- leaseofthisBritishbest sellermade another consistently satis- the airwaves. The trioisled by vidual talents that made up onecomes in a new, revised and im- fying album. Side two, with thea unique vocalist(Sting) and a of the legendary groups of our provedform. Thestorysongs, titletrack and theme of beingguitarist who was once with the time. Each artist gets an oppor- "Rat Trap" and "Joey" are a cou- away from home is the strongerAnimals (Andy% Summers). Their tunity to solo without disrupting ple of the more immediate tracks, ofthe two, showing off some unique sound crosses rock with the integrity of the group. "Longbut the group shows a rocking solidmelodiespunctuated by a reggae backbeat, heard to best Long Long Time"isa highlightspirit on "She's So Modern" and smoothvocals and exceptional effecton "Roxanne" and"So of this reunion. "Me and Howard Hughes." musicianship. Lonely."

SUPER MANN THE BEST DAYS OF MY LIFE ST. VINCENT'S COURT CLASSIC ROCK HERBIE MANN-Atlantic SD 19221 (7.98) JOHNNY MATHIS-Columbia JC 35649 KIM CARNES LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA-RSO Veteran flaut- (7.98) -EMI America SW 17004 (7.98) RS -1-3043 (7.98) Mathis' follow- Kim Can* Carnes' first The term "clas- ist Mann, has ir 11p,, cooked up up to his suc- album for the sic rock" takes is easily cessful "You labelis a clear on a whole his most com- Light Up My indication of new meaning mercial effort Life" 1p finds her songwriting as the Lon- in some time. his expressive talent. Her sin- don Symphony His "Superman" single is already vocals once gle, "What Am tackles some of seeing plenty of action at the again in fine form. A duet of I Gonna Do," is a rousing tune he most memorable songs from discos and BOS stations and the 'The Last Time IFelt Like This," that could find a pop or country the '60s and '70s, including rest of this disco oriented disc with Jane Olivor, is one of many audience, but most of her ma- "Whiter Shade of Pale," "Nights looks to be just as hot. highlights. terialis a/c oriented with em- in White Satin," and "I'm Not phasis placed on the lyrical side. In Love."

SUPERMAN AND OTHER THE BEST OF BOMP VOL. ONE GALACTIC HEROES VARIOUS ARTISTS-Bomp 4002 (7.98) LIFE IN THE FOODCHAIN MECO-Casablanca NBLP 7136 (7.98) The Bomp la- BRITE LITES/BIG CITY TONIO K. Full Moon/Epic JE 35545 *OA.W WEL,Meco seems bel was started FATBACK-Spring SP -1-6721 (Polydor) (7.98) to have a way in 1974 by and These seven Vick. Already picking of turning great for fans of rock very funky mu- up new adds film scores into and roll and sicians have at several AOR even greater it has al- served up a stations, this across the ways remained likewise very rousing disc et4 board hits, and trueto their intentions. This 15 funky album. reminds one of his most recent effort is no ex- track compilation album recalls "Freak The te, I Olt RIPPV4161 last year's Root ception. Side one is a sizzling some of their most memorable Freak The Funk (Rock)" is gaining Boy Slim album. Tonio K.'s disco version of the Superman material in addition to two pre- momentum at the discos and BOS tongue in cheek approach and theme while side two centers on viously unavailable Iggy & the stations with "(Do The) Boogie Earl Slick's guitar should make other superheroes. Stooges tracks. Woogie" also seeing action. this an AOR perennial. XII BARCLAY JAMES HARVEST-Polydor HIGH ON SUNSHINE POSITIVELY HUMAN, PD -1-6173 (7.98) 5TH DIMENSION-Motown M7 914R1 BILLY BURNETTE RELATIVELY SANE The fact that (7.98) Polydor PD -1-6187 (7.98) WIRELESS-Mercur SRM-1-3750 (7.98) this is the The smooth A member of On their debut group's 12th al- vocal combina- the talented disc for an bum says some- tion of the five - Burnette family American label, thing about some has been (along with these veteran their longevity responsible for Johnny and Canadian rock- on the British numerous hits Dorsey), Billy ers display an music scene. Here they have and it's easy to plays a con- affinity for sim- failed to penetrate past a cult hear why. "High On Sunshine" temporary amalgam of rock and ply crafted rock melodies and following, but the easy, flowing and "Turn My Love Away" shows country styles. Of particular sparse production. "I Know You sound of "XII" could be respon- that the group has lost none of interest is "Shoo-Be-Doo" and Know" and "The Hard Way" are sible for their biggest Ip yet. its magic. Redbone's "Niki Hoeky." the album's most immediate cuts.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Record WorldenBrasil By OLAVO A. BIANCO Desde Nuestro Rincon IIEl Festival de Viria Del Mar, del la presentation, en el Anhembi, 5 al 12 de Febrero proximo, ten- de la Phono 73, promocion de la c Internacional dra dos atraciones (invitados) in- Phonogram, en la epoca bajo Ia ternacionales: Paloma San Basis- direccion de Andre Midani,Ia By TOMAS FUNDORA lio, de Espana, y Benito Di Paula, musica "Calice," fue presentada (This column appears first in Spanish, followed by an English trans- delBrasil(Copacabana). Benito por primera vez, por Chico Bu- lation) Di Paula esta movimentando Ia arque, y Gilbertogil.La musica V II Se celebrard en Ia Habana, Cuba, un Festival promocion de su nuevo LP, que deberia ser presentada sin las pa- Musical a principios de Marzo, presentando artis- recibi6 muy buenaaceptacion labras, pero en el momento, Chi- tas exclusivos CBS. El festival se celebrard en el por parte de las emisoras de ra- co y Gil empezaron a cantar, se - Teatro Karl Marx, con capacidad para 4800 per- dio. gun ellos, algo, y no las palabras sonas. Se presentaran adicionalmente al Grupo Entre otros invitados a la par- originates, y los microfonos fue- Irakere, la Orquesta Aragon, Los Papinos, el Ballet ticipacion del jurado, del Festival ron desactivados. Por quien; no Folklorio de Cuba yalguitarrista Leo Brower. deViriaDelMar,tendremos se sabe. Ahora, Ia musica final- Existenplanes paralanzar por televisioneste nuestroeditor, Tomas Fundora, mente incluida en el disco mas 40101.: evento y adicionalmente, grabar material en el y el artista Morris Albert (Char- reciente de Chico Buarque, es Ia festival,queseraIanzado despues comercial- ger). Segunnuestrasinformaci- que recibe mas ejecucien en la mente por CBS el mercado . . . Jose Luis Gil ha sido nombrado ones, se piensa en organizar un radio. Director General de Hispavox en Espana. Luis Vidal Zapater pasa jurado de personalidades inter- Wando ("Gosto Demaca"), fi- a ocupar Ia position de Consejero Delegado. Jose Luis se incorpor6 nacionales, que dard mas fuerza nalmente recibe el exito que su a Hispavox hace dos alios como Adjunto aIa Direction, habiendo alFestival. disco siempre merecio. La Copa- sido nombrado hace un ano Subdirector General . . . Angel Canales En la transmision del especial cabana recibe con mucha satis- esta grabando en Latin Sound Studios de Nueva York, un nuevo de Chico Buarque por la Cadena faccion el exito de un gran artista album de salsa que lanzard al mercado en su etiqueta propia Ilamada Bandeirantes, fuemostrado, en de la musica popular brasilena. Selac Records. Angel esta produciendo el album y ha escrito Ia mitad videotape, el hecho que ya co- Clara Nunes (EMI Odeon) y de las canciones. El titulo sera "El Sentimiento del Latino en Nueva mentamos aca; en 1973, durante (Continued on page 57) York . . . Susy Leman, ganadora en Segundo lugar, con el tema "Ha Vuelto ya" de Ernesto Alejandro, en elFestival OTI de Chile, comenzard proximamente a gra- bar un album en Nueva York paralafirma Latin American Caytronics. Quadradial Recording Studios de Miami se en- © Album Picks cuentra muy activo en estos dias. De Enero 25 a Febrero 11 estaran grabando al grupo Nantucket, DISCO CUMBIA que vendran a grabar a Miami con Tom Realy LE MAIRE Y SU KLAN-CBS 20-143 como Producer y Bob Ingris como Asistertte de Con arreglos de Eduardo Le Maire y Edgar Production. De Enero 30 a Febrero 1, Pat Travers Mendoza, esta grabacion salta como prue- Angel Canales vendra a grabar algunas pre-producciones para ba de que se pueden hater grandes cosas su nuevo album "en vivo." De Febrero 12 a Marzo 9, Ted Nugent en "disco" con nuestras melodias latinas. estard grabando alli su nueva producci6n cin Tom Werman, Cliff Sonido, mezcla y creatividad que mere- Davis y Lew Futterman como los productores de

cen atencion. "Discocumbia" (Martinez - esta nueva grabacion . . . Regreso Sandro ala Quintero), "Mi Cafetal-La Pollera Colora" escena en Buenos Aires, despues de cinco arms (Salcedo-Choperena), "La Ceiba" (D. R.), de ausencia.Suspresentaciones enelTeatro "La Negra Celina -Rosa Maria" (G. Perez - Opera fueron colmadas de un exito apoteosico Montane). . . . Coco Records acaba de lanzar delsello With arrangements by Eduardo Le Maire and Edgar Mendoza, this Zafiro de Espana, un album de Hernaldo produ- disco production could easily make itin all markets. Great treatment cido por Juan Carlos Calderon y una production of very old and popular melodies. Proof of how good Latins could de Alejandro Jaen, titulada "Mis propios Senti- become indisco. Released in Colombia. "Tabaco Mascao-Cigarron mientos" con temas de su autoria . . . Arriba Colorado" (D. R. A.), "Regalame una rosa" (D. R. A.), "El Fafetal-La Sandro Records lanzo en Los Angeles su grupo Los Olim-

Pollera Colora." picos "5" en el long playing titulado "Pachanga Tropical" . . . Eron DISCOFEVER de Leon Soto, Director de la Hora Cultural Hispanica,a tray& de THE FOUR LEAVES-RCA CAMS 973 la WERG-Gannon College Radio, Perry Square, Las Four Leaves de Brasil demuestran am- Erie, Pa. 16501, agradecere muestras de grabacion pliamente la gran calidad de sonido e in- dirigidas a su direccion. terpretaci6nqueseestalograndoen La primera estacion en Espanol de FM, cubrien- Latinoamerica en "disco." Grandes exitos do 24 horas aldia, en el area de San Antonio, norteamericanos en un solo paquete. Ex- KVAR, lanzo ya su programacion al aire. Muestras celente mezcla y sonido. "Night Fever" seran agradecidas dirigidas a Javier de la Cerda, (B. and M. Gibb), "I Just Want To Be Your Director Musical, KVAR Radio, 8400 Data Point,

Everything" (B. Gibb),"ILoveYou" Suite 535, San Antonio, Texas 78229 . . . Cristina (Moroder-Bellotte-Summer) y "Easy"(L. Vila ha sido nombrada Coordinadora de musica Richie). Cristina Vila latina en Intersong Music de Nueva York, segon The Four Leaves from Brazil shows how good a sound can be anuncio extenido por Don Oriolo, Vicepresidente y Gerente General obtained in Latin America disco. Great American hits done in their de la empresa en Estados Unidos. Cristina se concentrard intensiva- way. A good package for discos. "Baby Come Back" (Becket -Crowley), mente en la promocion del material Latinoamericano, firmado por "Disco Inferno" (L. Green -Ron Kersey), "Don't Let Me Be Misunder- Intersong, entre etiquetas, artistas y productores de Estados Unidos. stood" (Caldwell-Headburn-Cobb), others. Actuard tambien como "liason" entre Intersong y lasempresas graba- (Continued on page 58) (Continued on page 57)

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com LA BIOMA-Lapacaoana 10.TE VAS ANGEL MIO 10. MI PIQUITO DE ORO 10. YOU MAKE ME FEEL CORNELID REYNA-CR RAMON AYALA-Freddie SYLVESTER-Top Tape Nuestro Rincon(Continued from page 56) . . ArribaRecords released doras latinas de Estados Unidos . . . Y ahora . . . iHasta proxima Sentimientos" with songs written by him . desde Francia y Espana! in Los Angeles its group Los Olimpicos "5" in an Ip entitled "Pachanga Tropical" . . . iron De Leon Soto, director of the Spanish Cultural A Musical Festival will take place in Havana, Cuba at the beginning Hours through WERG, Gannon College Radio Station, Perry Square, of March, presenting exclusive artists from CBS. The festivalwill Erie, Pa. 16501, would appreciate promos mailed to his attention. take place at the Karl Marx Theatre, which holds 4800 persons. There The first Spanish FM station, KVAR, isbroadcasting 24 hours a will be also performances by group Irakere, Orquesta Aragon, Los day in the area of San Antonio. Promos will be appreciated and can Papinos, Ballet Folkloric of Cuba and guitarist Leo Brower. There be directed to Javier de Ia Cerda, Musical Director, KVAR Radio, 8400 are plans to release this festival through television and to record Data Point, Suite 535, San Antonio, Texas 78229 . . . Cristina Vila material in the festival to be released later by CBS . . . j.DSe Luis has been appointed Latin music coordinator at Intersong Music in Gil has been appointed general director of Hispavox of Spain. LuisNew York. Cristina will concentrate intensively in the promotion of `Vidal Zapater will occupy the position of delegate advisor. Jose Luis material from Latin America, signed up by Intersong, among labels, started in Hispavox two years ago as administrative assistant .having artists and producers in the,United States. She will also act as a liaison been appointed general sub -director a year ago . .. AngelCanales between Intersong and Latin recording companies in the United States. is recording a new Ip of salsa in Latin .Sound Studios of New York which will be =released in the market under his own label, Selac Brasil (Continued from page 56) Records. Angel is producing the Ip and has written half of the songs. En The album will be called "El Sentimiento del Latino en Nueva York" Baden Powell, que vive hace mu- comercio en un tiempo muy pe-

. . Susy,Leman, second place winner in the Festival OTI of Chile,chos arios en Paris, deben ser la quelio, fuerza una situacion que with the song "Havuelto ya" (Ernesto Alejandro), will start record- proxima gran atracion del "Cane- no es buena para nadie. Yo pien- ing an Ip in New York for Caytronics. cao" en Rio de Janeiro. so que esa, colocacion deberIa -Quadradial Recording Studios in Miami is quite active these days. "Viva 0 Sol," es la musica que ser'hecha en un espacio de tiem- From January 25 to February 11 they will be recording the group mas se escucha en la radio del po mas largo, a empezaren. agos- Nantucket, with Tom Realy as producer and Bob Ingris as assistant LP de Benito Di Paula (Copaca- to,por ejempto;la verdad es producer. From January 30 to February 1, Pat Travers will come to bana). que Ia capacidad de produccion record some pre -productions for his new "live" album. From Febru- Y neer al final el alio de 1978, es larga para periodos normales, ary 12 to March 9, Ted Nugent will be recording -his new production para los discos brasilelios un alio y es torna pequena en esta epo- with Tom Werman, Cliff Davis and Lew Futterman as producers ofdificil, marcado al final por una ca. Ahora, terminadas las fiestas, this new recording ... Sandro returned to stage in Buenos Aires after falta del producto, que en nues- normalmente-empieza una reces- five years absence. His presentation at Teatro Opera was a tremendous tra opinion es provocada por una sion, que solamente termina des- success in Buenos Aires . . . Coco Recordshas just released from distorsion del mercado, o sea, la pues delCarnaval,alfinal de Zafiro, Spain, an album of Hernaldo produced by -Juan Carlos Calderon gran cantidad de discos que la Febrero; pero nunca como Novi- and another one produced by Alejandro Jaen, entitled "Mis propios compariias desean colocar en el embre.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com steady trom 4.4 to 4.2. I 0 In Minneapolis, WCCO has service, and can be reached at 15201 Marlin Pl., Van Nuys, Ca. 91405; dominated the market for years, phone: (213) 997-1515. Home phone (crank calls only between 2 and and continues to be among the 6 a.m.) is (213) 662-4949. Again, thanks. highest shares in the country. In the Oct./Nov. ARB WCCO went up from its previous 26.0 to 28.6, WEEL with the second place KDWB-AM (Continued from page 33) Latin American Album Picks (Continued from page 56) & FM off from 10.0 to 8.6. KQRS- deep down inside them."

AM & FM slipped from 8.9 to 6.7, Although there are a number MI GL'ITAKRA Y YO. MI GUITARRA Y YO gtowoc`j1.1" fur KEEY-FM was down from 7.4 to of match -making talk shows, Marco Antonio Muniz-Arcano DKL1 3444 6.4, WCCO-FM was off from 7.9 WEEL's PD believes that the suc- Con arreglos y solos de guitarra de Gil- to 6.0, and KSTP moved up from cess ofhis show islargely due berto Puentes y en producci6n de Ruben 4.1 to 4.9. KSTP-FM was also upto the fact that he combines "a Fuentes, vuelveel muy popular Marco from 4.1 to 5.0, WDGY increased lascivious orientation and good Antonio Muniz a la carga con "Mi Guitarra from 4.1 to 4.6, WAYL-FM moved entertainment with the reality of y yo" (Fuentes -Salsa), "Orgullo" (A. Ca- from 4.4to5.1, KFMX was up people actually meeting." Extend- rrillo), "A pesar de todos los pesares" (L. from 2.0 to 2.6. ingthissuccess,Prellhas also de la Colina) y "Ven a mi" (A. Manza- In Miami, the market's leading createda DatelineParty where nero), entre otras. Spanish station remained on top each Tuesday people gather at a R With arrangements and guitar solos by Gilberto Puentes and pro- from 11.0 to12.6, while WHYI local club, once again, to meet a duced by Ruben Fuentes, the very popular Marco Antonio Muniz is (Y100) was second from 7.6 topotential mate. "Basically," said back now with a very saleable package. "Porque dices que me amas" 7.4.In the Ft. Lauderdale/Holly- Prell, "the people who come here (L. de la Colina), "Suerio" (G. Curiel), "Sabras que no me quieres" wood book Y100 was up fromwalk around withtheirinitials (R. Fuentes) and others. 9.9 to 10.2; WYOR was down in pinned on them. They write down the Miami book from 7.0 to 6.2,the initials of someone who has WCMQ was off from 7.6 to 5.8, attracted their attention on a card, SALSA ON ICE WIOD was up from 2.8 to 4.1,and the card is fed into a com- Ralphy Santi-TR Records TR 142 and WEDR was steady from 3.8 puter. At the end of the evening, En production de Rey Roig, Ralphy Santi to 3.9. WOCN was up from 2.8 to everyone gets a computer read- logra con muy salsosos mUsicos esta gra- 3.6, WMJX was off from 5.6 to 3.3, outtodiscoverwhetherany baci6n up -tempo que mueve a bailar. Se WQAM was down from 4.1 to 3.2, matches have been made." destacan entre otras "La Caminante" (C. and WINZ-FM was off from 4.4 to A veteran of radio for 23 years, de Jesus), "Si comprendieras" (B. de Leon), 2.0. WWWL slipped from 2.4 to Prell essentially views himself as "Guaguanco Callejero" (S. Cebrain) y "La 1.8, WAXY, with oldies, was offa "talk show" radio personality, Primavera" (J. Rodriguez). from 2.1 to 1.3, while the station but iscurrently working on a Produced by Rey Roig, Ralphy Santi offers a superb up -tempo salsa had a strong increase in the Ft. syndicated TV show entitled "Re- package. "El Rumbon" (P. Santi-M. Ramirez), "Deseo" (S. Cebrain) Lauderdale book, from 4.2 to 7.0. markable." and "Me voy contigo" (Cebrain).

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com E/A Taps Sartori Image Marketing and Media Aims LOS ANGELES - Maxanne Sar- tori has been named to the newly For a Cohesive Overall Campaign createdpost ofartistdevelop- By MIKE FALCON youtogather theinformation domly," noted Heber. "We have ment director of the southern re- LOS ANGELES - "At the corenecessary to form an intelligentto be cost-effective, and getting gion for Elektra/Asylum Records, of what we do is retail sales pro- basis for further marketing a precise profile of retail accounts according to Mark Hammerman,motion," explained Shelly Heber, strategy." is one method of attaining this. national artist development direc- co-founder of Image Marketing During the minimum period,Because we know exactly what E/A'sNashville tor.Basedin and Media. "We figure out the Heber and Meyers direct a three - the stores look like, we're able to office, she will be responsible for most cohesive way to merchan- prongedattackinconjunction ask for exact display locations at that city, as well as for Miami, dise and market records in spe- with their eight -person staff. The many stores that a manufacturer Houston, New Orleans,Dallas, cific markets." first step in the I.M.&M. market- might have never serviced." Memphis and Atlanta, reporting Although this explanation ingprocess istrackingrecord To minimize any time delay directly to Hammerman. sounds simple enough-and on sales, and Image's staff breaks up betweenrequestsanddisplay Sartori has been involved in the first examination, these functionsthe country in regions in which delivery, Image runs a mailroom broadcasting andmusicindus- would seem to be something rec- one person specializes.Inthis of its own, and constantly ships tries since 1969, when she was an ord manufacturers could do formanner, Meyers claimed, the Im- out display materials. The person announcer on Seattle's KOL-FM. themselves-field-level experienc-age tracker works with the samein charge of delivery applications She joined WBCN in Boston in es by both subscriber labels and people week -in, week -out, thusand fulfillment,Phil Cope, was 1970, serving as public service di- the marketing specialists indicate establishing both familiarity with an award -winningretailstore rector, announcer and producer that record companies sometimes manager and former import buy- at the same the account(s) and with the peo- oflive broadcasts, miss the more detailed aspects of ple on the other end of the phone erfor theLicoricePizzaretail time producing and voicing radio retailmarketing,particularlyin line. "We stress personal contact chain who, like many of his Im- and TV spots and shows on a free- secondary markets. and service, both to the label and age counterparts, reflects a retail lance basis. Since its inception in February, to our reporters," said Meyers, expertise evident throughout the In 1977 she became promotion 1977, I.M.&M. has concentrated "because we want to have a rap- Image organization. Howard Low- director of Danny Goldberg Inc. on producing salesresults from port that allows us to gather more ell,former headofchartsfor Sartori then joined WRVR as an both large and small accounts, in Cash Box Magazine, is also work- air personality and in 1978 was information than simple numbers contrast to the emphasis some-alone." ing for the firm, while Linda First - named northeast regional promo- times given to retailers which re- man, one of Image's marketing tion director for Island Records, An additionaladvantageof port to various trade publications. working in one geographic area, and promotion analysts, typifies laterbecoming eastcoast a&r "In some ways you could draw a the experience of the Image staff, manager for the label. claimed the co-founder,isthat parallel between promoting rec-the I.M.&M. staffers get to know combining retail experience (Tow- ords on the radio and retail lev- the peculiarities of the local mar- er Records and Music Plus) with A&M Names Bornstein els,"explained Leanne Meyers, kets, and can thus spot trends astintat a label (ABC) before co -principal in the firm. "If you're more easily than label personnel coming to I.M.&M. International Vice Pres.not garnering major stationair- who have to track sales in a va- With the use of independent play,it often demands that you riety of locales. marketingconsultantsnow an LOS ANGELES - GilFriesen, look at secondary stations, wheth- establishedtrend, Heber and president, A&M Records, has an- er or not you began your promo- If radio promotion for a client Meyers are quick to point out actislacking, I.M.&M. will con- nounced the appointment of Marytioneffortthere. In contrast, that they believe their organiza- Bornstein to the post of interna-what we try to do ispinpoint tract with local independent pro- tion is significantly different from motion specialists, thus assuring tional vice president and director where sales are coming from and some competitors."We have of quality control for the label. where they can be developed, in their subscriber(s) of a means of more people thanother inde- Bornstein has served the label both secondary and major ac-garnering radio airplay,vitalto pendent retail marketing firms," as director of quality control for counts. In other words, we begin the exposure (and sales) of any said Heber, "and we ask different ten years. He has been involved act. a nurturingprocess thathelps kinds of questions so that we can with the recording, mixing andtake the record or artists to full Additionally,Imageprovides more fully profile our stores. We mastering of product completed sales potential from what is often merchandising services for clients. also try to release the pressure in the A&M recording studios as a very weak base." Because the firm has detailed ac- thatretailersfeel when they're well as overseeing quality control This nurturing process takes a count profiles-listing personnel, hit time and time again to put of all records and tapes for A&M. minimum of 12 weeks, according store size and physical layout and up displays and count pieces. We In his new position, he will be primary and secondary sales spe- working closely with RCA manu- to the co -owners, and the three want to eliminate the negativity monthperiod isthesmallest cializations, as well as a history that many retailers feel towards facturing in the new relationship time investment I.M.&M. will un- of previous experiences with Im- certain departments or consult- of the RCA and A&M and associ-dertake. "Anything less than that," age-the marketing expertsare ants, and we do that by trying to ated labels distribution system. said Heber, "and you're not go- able to fine-tune their display re- remember that no record is worth He will headquarter in the Hol- quests so that they dovetail neat- lywood offices of A&M and will ing to be able to build that solid more thana personalrelation- retail tracking core, which helps ly with both the needs of the ship. We also try our best to have report directly to Friesen. target sales potential and allows client and the capabilities of the personal relationships with each store. "We send out nothing ran - person we call, by concentrating RCA Names Krebitz Infinity Taps Weiss on giving every account, no mat- Capricorn Names Cooperter how small, our attention." As To International Post For College Position a result, claims Heber, the data NEW YORK - Patrick Krebitz I NEW YORK-Barry Paul Weiss Business Affairs Dir. that I.M.&M. gathers is of more has been appointed international has been appointed to the newlyI MACON, GA. - Ted Senters,value than "top 50" reports, those marketing specialist, west coast created position of college coor- treasurerof CapricornRecords, retail tracking sheets which record at RCA Records, it was announced dinatoratInfinity Records, ac- has announced the appointment major account activity on a more by KelliG.Ross,division vice cordingtoPeterGidion,vice of Jerold T. Cooper as director of limited number of records. president,internationalcreative president of promotion. business affairs for the label. RecentadditionstoImage's affairs. Weiss, a sophmore at Cornell PriortojoiningCapricorn, corporate structure include Sid- Krebitz joined RCA in 1975 as University, has had experience as Cooper worked ina public ac- ney Faye, who will coordinate ad a radio and television promotion a promotionrepresentativeforcountingpracticeforMauldin campaigns for clients, and a com- man for RCA Germany. In May, Old Town Records and as a sales and Jenkins Accountants of Ma-puter, which will be used to re- 1978, Krebitz was transferred to clerk at Sam Goody's. He will be con, Georgia. trieve information more difficult RCA International in the U.S. to responsible for the coordination Cooper's responsibilities in- to analyze by traditional means. learn the American market and to and implementatoion of special cludethecoordinationofall Image recently completed its first work oninternationaloverseas college -oriented marketing pro- legal matters for the label. He willproductioneffort,forMarilyn product on the West Coast. grams in the northeast region. report directly to Senters. Scott, which resulted in an album.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Ariola Sets Up Intl. Organization Watanabe Purchases By JIM SAMPSON Share in Sunburst MI MUNICH - Monti Lueftner, be in charge of international a&r Switzerland, The Benelux,U.K. By VAL FALLOON worldwide president of the Ariola and marketing. Segura, manag- and U.S. A period of consolida- Record Companies and executive ing director, Ariola Spain, will be M LONDON-Watanabe, the giant tionis expected before Ariola's Japanese entertainment conglom- boardmemberoftheparent responsible forallLatin Ameri- further expansion continues. The erate, has taken a step in its Euro- Bertelsmann Communications can activities, andWegmann, Latin American market in particu- pean expansion in buying a 50 Group, has announced a new or- deputy MD of Ariola Germany, lar seems in line for more Ariola ganizational structure within the percent shareinSunburst Rec- will oversee international finance activity. The record company al- ords, its first U.K. investment. Ariola group of companies which and administration. ready has strong operationsin results from therapid Sunburst Records was formed a interna- The four vice presidents will Mexico and Spain, while Bertels- year ago by Purple Records di- tional growth of the group. continueintheir present posi- mann operates record and books AsofFebruary rector John Coletta and Andrew 1,1979, an tions in their companies, but will clubs in several South American Tribe. AriolaInternational group divi- delegate certain functions. countries. One recentestimate sion will be established in Mu- The deal with Sunburst will en- In this connection, in the Bene- places Bertelsmann, with annual able Watanabe to acquire Euro- nich, Germany, run by Lueftner lux countries Anton Witkamp was revenues of nearly two billion as president with Friedel Schmidt pean product through Coletta for appointedgeneralmanager of dollars, among the fivelargest release in Japan. Though Sunburst (Ariola Germany), Wim Schipper AriolainHolland, and Martin media conglomerates in the has its own label deal with Poly- (Ariola Benelux), Ramon Segura Kleinjan was named general man- world. dor Japan, Coletta stated that he (Ariola Spain) and Wolfgang ager of Ariola Belgium. Dorus During the annual convention is alsointerestedinreleasing Wegmann(Ariola Germany) as Sturn, in his function as head of of the managing directors and group vice presidents. English language product by Japa- the international product depart- presidents of allAriola compa- nese artists here and in Europe. Schmidt, managing director of ment of Ariola Germany, was also nies, held in Munich January 17- Ariola Germany (Ariola's largest Coletta has a production deal for named vice president. 18, Lueftner stated that "This will Sunburstherewith company with 1978 sales of 120 EMI,and Ariolahas expandedrapidly be only thefirststep towards licensing to EMI for Europe, with milliondollars),will be senior during thelast few years, with strengthening andcoordinating otherproduction vice president. Schipper, manag- dealsinthe record companiesinGermany, our successfulinternational de- U.S.A. (UA) and Australia (Phono- ing director of Ariola Benelux, will Austria,Spain, Mexico,France, velopment. Within a short time a gram). Coletta also stillhandles highly qualified team of experts the Purple label, but this is mainly will work in this new division tofor Deep Purple product, while support the individual companies the Sunburst label records White- Germany 111 over the world and to foster snake, Grand Theft and Shooter. thefurtherexpansionofthe Sunburst alsohandles manage- By JIM SAMPSON group." ment and publishing. CANNES-General satisfaction tempered by fear of being squeezed out of business by the industry giants was heard at this year's MIDEM from many German participants. The implications of the RCA/A&M announcement and of a rumored ABC deal were not lost on inde- pendent publishers and record executives, who use MIDEMto main- England tain contacts and contracts. The big boys, excepting Polygram, have By VAL FALLOON found abig MIDEM delegation exasperatingly wasteful ofmoney 'M CANNES-Despite the increase in the number of British delegates and manpower. MIDEM grows with many industrynewcomers, who to MIDEM this year -216 compared to 1978's 150-the story is the seek to mingle with the majors and get the big break. Itis no secret same as for other countries' attendees-not a great deal of business that any tin -ear can go into the studio with a few friends andput has been finalized and with two days to go, there appear to beno together a disco master. Apparently, a lot of tin -earsare doing just major acts in the offing and no world -shattering deals to be done. that. There was, however, a substantial offering of quality produc- Last year, for example, Polydor U.K. signed John Travolta and the tions, disco and otherwise, at MIDEM '79. year before almost signed the Rolling Stones, who of course had Everyone complained about the weather and the Palais, where both already pledged themselves to EMI. Most of the executives approached fresh air and an atmosphere conducive to doing businesswere lack- in the crowded and busy Palais de Festivals held their heads and ing.Is a stand necessary at MIDEM? Erwin Boche of Gerig claimed muttered "... ifI hear one more disco single ..." There is an abund- this year's trip to Cannes proved muchmore efficient without a stand, ance of writer/producer deals to be done, and some publishing as did Gaby Richt of United Artists. Bernard Chevry's organization signings, although as this column goes to press Neil Sedaka's lawyers won good marks from most. have not clinched anything for the artist's new catalogue. Stevie CROISETTE CONFIDENTIAL: Sub -publishing for an unusually large Wonder was unable to appear at the launch of his Motown sound- number of major U.S. acts was offered at MIDEM '79; watch thistrack double 1p "The Secret Life of Plants," due to his attendance space in coming weeks . . . Global's Peter Kirsten patted with Dick at Donnie Hathaway's funeral, and in any case the Ip is not expected James for DJM Publishing, also renamed sub -pub for Chicago, Steve in the U.K. until March, although Motown hosted an elegant lunch Miller and Neil Young. . . Ariola classical chief Hans Stracke signed at the Sporting Club and played back some of the titles . . . The new a co -production agreement with BBC Records... Teldec's Kurt Richter, Gem label, set up by Arcade boss Lawrence Myers, was activelynego- Gerhard Schulze and Manfred Peter acquired Eurorights to Hugo & tiating for major artists at MIDEM and hoping to announce deals Luigi's H&L Records, including 10 Stylistics and five Van McCoy later on. The label, which goes through RCA worldwide, is also look- albums; Teldec also renewed with Buddah . . . Dr. Joe Bamberger ing for production deals . . . Incidentally, Myers is rumored to have of UFA acquired Angelo Branduardi publishing from David Zard, clinched the soundtrack of the GTO Films -distributed Elvis movie, also reports pending release of Hans Mason product, produced in stillin completion stages . . . Logo was busy promoting the U.K. Munich, coming out on Portrait in the U.S., Watanabe in Japan, and silver disc "Car 67" by "Driver 67," who is Paul Phillips, editor of in all other markets . .. Joachim Ludwig of Konzept Music in Munich a radio trade paper here-Philips has been passing the demo around got contracts in 14 markets for his Van Ludwig productions, disco for over two years and his company, Tax Loss Productions, signed variations on classical themes with 12 top studio musicians; U.S. and the title to Logo late last year. It's his first single, his first hit and U.K. still open . . . Michael Kunze, a confirmed masochist, returned Logo's second major seller. The question now is how long journal- to Cannes and found something that made the trip worth while: a ism can keep him-Most European territories are releasing Car 67 villa he might buy. IP (Continued on page 62)

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Mangione at MIDEM England'sTop 25 Singles

1 HEART OF GLASS BLONDIE/Chrysalis 2 HIT ME WITH YOUR RHYTHM STICK IAN DURY & THE BLOCKHEADS/ Stiff 3 Y.M.C.A. VILLAGE PEOPLE/Mercury 4 WOMAN IN LOVE THREE DEGREES/Ariola 5 A LITTLE MORE LOVE OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN/EMI 6 SEPTEMBER EARTH, WIND & FIRE/CBS 7 LAY YOUR LOVE ON ME RACEY/RAK A&M Records presented Chuck Mangione at a gala performance during the recent MIDEM in Cannes, France. Shown backstage after the performance are (left) Mangione's 8 HELLO THIS IS JOANNIE PAUL EVANS/Spring father; MIDEM News editor Michael Way; A&M European marketing manager Russ 9 LE FREAK CHIC/Atlantic Curry and A&M's Herb Alpert who introduced Mangione at the Casino de Cannes. 10 CAR 67 DRIVER 67/Logo Polydor, Phonogram Tapvan den Bremer 11 ONE NATION UNDER A GROOVE FUNKADELIC/Warner Bros. II CANNES-Ton van den Bremer, placing of Polygram/Phonogram 12 THIS IS IT DAN HARTMAN/Blue Sky former head of international ex- domestic Dutch recording artists 13 KING ROCKER GENERATION X/Chrysalis ploitation for Basart Records, Hol- with labels worldwide. They will land, has been named director of 14 JUST THE WAY YOU ARE BARRY WHITE/20th Century Fox beofferedtothePolygram/ international exploitation for Phonogram labels in other terri- 15 RAMA LAMA DING DONG ROCKY SHARPE AND THE REPLAYS/ Polydor and Phonogram Records Chiswick tories on a first refusal basis. and all their subsidiary and affil- 16 DON'T CRY FOR ME ARGENTINA SHADOWS/EMI iated labels in that country. Van den Bremer, a 10 -year vet- According to van den Bremer, eran of the Dutch music industry, 17 I'M EVERY WOMAN CHAKA KHAN/Warner Bros. the new position will involve the will be based in Hilversum. 18 MILK AND ALCOHOL DR. FEELGOOD/UA 19 SONG FOR GUY ELTON JOHN/Rocket Private Stock Closes in U.K. 20 TOO MUCH HEAVEN BEE GEES/RSO By VAL FALLOON IN LONDON - Following months without the needfor an interna- 21 TAKE THAT TO THE BANK SHALAMAR/RCA of rumors about Private Stock's tional office. Thestaff made re- 22 MY LIFE BILLY JOEL/CBS dundant are:international man- future, the company's UK office 23 YOU NEEDED ME ANNE MURRAY/Capitol has been closed down with imme- ager Freddie Noel, who joined the diateeffect, announced company from Polydor, Paris four 24 MIRRORS SALLY OLDFIELD/Bronze last week. Though Private Stock months ago; Lynne Kentish, for- 25 I'LL PUT YOU TOGETHER AGAIN HOT CHOCOLATE/RAK president Larry Uttall was in Lon- mer export manager who was don to wind down operations, he EMI liaison; and Moira Robinson, was unavailable for comment at international liaison. Albums presstime.PrivateStock UK Production Company 1 DON'T WALK BOOGIE VARIOUS/EMI reduced its London staffto Itis anticipated that as Hous- 2 ACTION REPLY VARIOUS/K-Tel threelatelast week, and then ton and Zager will be on CBS announced a renewed label deal in the U.S., Uttal's label will be- 3 PARALLEL LINES BLONDIE/Chrysalis with EMI for distribution here. come a production company 4 ARMED FORCES ELVIS COSTELLO/Radar The staff heard of the closure based in New York, leaving the 5 NEW BOOTS AND PANTIES IAN DURY/Stiff the previous Friday, though it had one UK band-Rosetta Stone- been rumored for some weeks on Private Stock. This means that 6 THE BEST OF EARTH, WIND & FIRE/CBS thatthelabel'sthreeartists- the deal agreed with EMI is now 7 NIGHT FLIGHT TO VENUS BONEY M/Atlantic/Hansa Rosetta Stone, Cissy Houston and in jeopardy and expected to be Michael Zager-couldbe ade- a cause of dispute between Uttal 8 GREASE SOUNDTRACK VARIOUS ARTISTS/RSO quately handled from New York and the major. 9 WINGS GREATEST WINGS/EMI 10 A SINGLE MAN ELTON JOHN/Rocket

11 THE SINGLES 1974-1978 CARPENTERS/A&M Canada 12 BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN ROD STEWART/Riva 13 JEFF WAYNE'S THE WAR OF THE WORLDS VARIOUS/CBS By ROBERT CHARLES-DUNNE 1 TORONTO-IF THERE'S A ROCK'N'ROLL HEAVEN, SHELLY'S GOT 14 EVEN NOW BARRY MANILOW/Arista tragic death has THEM ALL UNDER CONTRACT: Shelly Siegel's 15 GREATEST HITS 1976-79 SHOWADDYWADDY/Arista robbed us all of a rare human being. A longtime friend of this column, Shelly earned respect the hard way. When he declared some years 16 EQUINOXE JEAN MICHEL JARRE/Polydor ago that he would turn Mushroom into a major label by using a dif- 17 YOU DON'T BRING ME FLOWERS NEIL DIAMOND/CBS ferent distributor in each province, some wrote him off as a dreamer. GREATEST HITS COMMODORES/Motown When he achieved his goal in Canada and announced that he intended 18 of do the same in the U.S., many said it was time to commit Shelly to 19 OUT OF THE BLUE ELO/Jet a rubber room. Yet Shelly overcame the obstacles and did just what 20 INCANTATIONS MIKE OLDFIELD/Virgin he had promised. Everything Shelly did was for Mushroom and its artists; every breath he took and every call he made. Taking the phone 21 20 GOLDEN GREATS NEIL DIAMOND/MCA away from him required a skilled surgeon. Keeping him off the road 22 SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER SOUNDTRACK/RSO required physical restraint. A man of unlimited energy, talent and 23 A TONIC FOR THE TROOPS BOOMTOWN RATS/Ensign chutzpah, Shelly Siegel will be sorely missed. Canada has lostits tiniest giant and it'll be a long time before we see another like him. 24 TOTALLY HOT OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN/EMI EXECUTIVE SHUFFLE: CBS has hired John Bennett for its Columbia 25 EMOTIONS VARIOUS/K-Tel product manager position, Bill Anderson (formerly of Q107) for its (Continued on page 62) (Courtesy: Record Business)

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com England (Continued from page 60) Halsey Offers Chinese Presley TV Bio Country Music Package (Continued from page 14) but a U.S. date has yet to be decided . . . Gull Records is happily Presley's Sun sessions that actual promoting its new Miracle label, launched almost by accident (follow- II CANNES - Jim Halsey, presi- dent of the world's largest coun- dialogue from those sessions, pre- ing a "miracle" of two hits on Gulllast year) and enjoying disco served on abootleg recording, chart success with John Davis' "Ain't That Enough" and Two Man try music booking and manage- ment firm, has made available a appears in"Elvis!", attributed to Sound's "Que Tal America"-both of which have also made the Sun's Sam Phillips. Two Sun rec- national charts-Gull and David Howell was looking for deals for packageofinternationally ac- claimed talent to tour and lecture ords, Willie Nix's "Seems Like a various European countries. throughout the People's Republic Million Years" and Rufus Thomas' IN BUSINESS: Some deals were of course done and among these "Tiger Man" (alsorecorded by was Phonogram's re-signing of forties soundalike artist Peter Skellern of China. Roy Clark, Don Williams, The Elvishimself),are excerpted as whose "You're A Lady" of many years ago established his style. His examples ofPresley'searlyin- pre -Christmas hit with "Love Is The Sweetest Thing" and strong sales Oak Ridge Boys and Buck Trent, the same show that brought the fluences. of the Skellern 1p convinced Phonogram he was worth a serious push first country music gala to MIDEM Examples ofnon-musicalau- and the major has signed him for three years and four 1ps-nine TV thenticity (some of them coinci- lastweek, arethe JimHalsey dates are lined up and two Skellern specials are in the can ... Inter - Company artists who were of-dental), abound in "Elvis!". Rus- world Music has signed the writers of Cliff Richard's hit "Can't Take fered as performers in China. sell,who portraysthesinger, The Hurt Anymore." The deal, for the team's Deep End Music, in- Huang Chen, Minister of Cul- made his acting debut in an Elvis cludes that title-writers for Deep End are Colin and Keith Forsey ture for the People's Republic of film, "It Happened at the World's plus Laurie Andrew. The Forseys were members of Spectrum and China, Peking, was contacted viaFair," while line producer/script- Laurieisa top session drummer in Germany and plays with RCA cable from Halsey. writer Tony Lawrence also wrote band Bardot. The deal is worldwide and long term. The proposal for the first coun- several Presley scripts, including The BPI has brought the UK into line with the rest of the world try music show to bow before"Roustabout." Some of Presley's by changing, from January 1, the qualifying system for sales awards. real -lifeassociateswereinter- Chineseaudiences is coupled Instead of value, platinum, gold and silver albums will now be basedwith an offer from the artists toviewed or provided help for the on units, as singles are now. Lp's over two pounds twenty-five require lecture at universities and various TV -movie, including Becky Yancy, 60,000 units for silver, 100,000 for gold and 300,000 for platinum. musical societies. hissecretary;Dick Grove,the Lp's retailing at 2.24 pounds and under will need 120,000 for silver, "Country music is the music of head of his security force; Pres- 200,000 for gold and 600,000 for platinum. Singles units are un- the people and a style of Ameri- ley'sfriendandbodyguard, changed, with platinum awarded for one million, gold for half a mil- can folklore that should be of Charlie Hodge (who portrays him- lion and silver for a quarter of a million. specialinteresttothe Chinese self);producer Phillips; and his itssuccessful' MIDEM by RICH DEAL: Carlin Music concluded people,"Halseysaid. "We,in hairstylist,LarryGeller.What's signing two major catalogues, Infinity Publishing and Lido Music, theturn, would look toward such anmore, Ritz added, the jumpsuit Cars' catalogue. Infinity already has a large catalogue, among it songs opportunity tolearn something wornbyRussellinthefinal by Orleans. Cars' writer Rick Ocasek isplanning film soundtrackof the folk music in the People'sscene was actually designed for projects . . . AnotherMIDEM scoop was by Ariola UK, with a three- Republic of China." Presley, although he never wore year deal for the UK classical rock band, Sky. Celebrated classical "Becauseoftheresounding it; and among the 150 locations guitarist John Williams is a member, and this new band is his most success of the 'Country at Cannes' used for filming was a house in important project for this year. Williams, who has had a 15 -year gala here this week, I feel Bel -Air, Californiaowned by association with CBS and is that company's best selling UK artist, with thatworldwideacceptanceof Presley. two silver 1ps to date. Other classical projects for CBS are scheduled country music is well on its way," alongside his activities with Sky . . . Post-MIDEM contracts include added Halsey, who produced the CBS Intl. Artists Inphasion's labeldeals for Australia, Benelux countries,Italy and MIDEM shows. Japan with a UK deal to be announced this week for Daddy Dewdrops' On Worldwide Tours "Nanu Nanu" Ariola also signed ex-Steeler's Wheel Joe Egan after Halsey Will Return two years of trying ... Geoff Morrow's new Chopper label has signed Halseyhasbeeninvitedby I NEW YORK-Fifteen CBS Rec- Bernard recording ar- countryartistKevin Henderson, and product willbe distributed CommissaireGeneral, ords International through Selecta. Rockburgh has signed with EMI for Ian Matthews' Chevry, to return herein 1980 tists are set to embark on tours of product in South Africa and the Far East. with exclusive production rights EasternEurope, Europe,Britain, AGREEMENTS: Virgin Music now has rights to Human League, with for a secondall -country music Scandinavia and Japan during the plans for film music by the rock band ... And Leo Sayerhas penned bill. first months of 1979. In addition, American country Billy Joel', Eddie Money, Cheap the new Stella Parton single, "Stormy Weather . . ." EMI Music has signed reggae star Peter Tosh outside the US and Canada, and writers music will debut at the annual Trick, Toto, the Jacksons, Earth, Kofi and Kiki worldwide. First single is out on Bronze February 16. Montreaux Festival in Montreaux, Wind & Fire, Mothers Finest, Jour- Kofi also produces UK band High Tension, which was Screen Gems -Switzerland July 7 according to ney, Lou Rawls and Frank Zappa EMI Music's first UK signing. Halsey. (newly signed to CRI) all will tour TRUCK STOP: Though UK companies are no more than nervous Halsey reached an agreementabroad during the first quarter of about supplies of board for sleeves or raw materials for Ip's, the long- at MIDEM with Montreaux direc- the year as will jazz artists Herbie lasting truck drivers' strike is causing problems in Northern Ireland, tor Claude Nobs and plansto Hancock, George Duke, John Mc- as pickets hold up product shipped over by Ferry from here. Mean- showcase several top country mu- Loughlin, Janne Schaffer and while WEA planned a beat -the strikers campaign and cheered retailerssic performers from his company's Cedar Walton and also country with news of February promotions in January, more TV advertising, talent roster. artist Johnny Duncan. extra catalogue discounts and special Ip's from this week (20)-both dealer and retail-as well as bringing down full price Ip RRP by one (Continued from page 61) pound. Phonogram did the same two weeks ago but now announces Canada that some new major product will increase in price. artist relations spot and former CBS staffer Mike Watson as Ontario Playwright Willy Russell, best known for the musical "John, Paul, promo rep. CBS Montreal EPA rep Georges Antiglio has resigned his George, Ringo and Bert," writing a screenplay for a Wings feature position. Tommy Wilson, who joined the Music Shoppe last year, has film, top secret of course ... New label Blue Inc., which charted late left that firm to head the Talisman Records label, which has a heavy last year with a reggae "Staying Alive" through WEA, goes solo push on Lisa Dal Bello right now. Skippy Snair has left his GRT post in Montreal. Keith Elshaw, has left CFNY-FM to return to Q107. through one -stops with new Ritz single, "Movie Star" . . . Coinci- dentally, Phonogram is also interested in a band called Ritz, but Blue HEY, THIS WORKS JUST LIKE THE TALK SHOWS: Some clever mind Inc. got there first. came up with a great promotional idea. ABBA, Billy Joel and The Raes FREEBIES TAX: After almost a year of negotiations between the are filming a TV special together. When it's released, it'll see Billy Customs and Excise Department and the BPI, the rate of value added Joel as the host in the U.S. ABBA as the hosts in Europe and The Raes tax on promotional records and tapes has now been agreed at one as the cohosts in Canada with the other two acts as guests. The Raes, pence for singles and three pence for 1ps,it was announced this currently one of the hottest disco acts around, are releasing a new week. The sums are considered small in view of the standard eight album called "Dancing Up A Storm" within the coming month. percent of VAT on the retail price of records, but will add several CHIC, sister station to the eclectic CFNY-FM, has moved to an all - hundred pounds per year to all companies' promotional costs. disco format, the first station in this city to do so.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Country Radio Germany'sTop10 By CINDY KENT MORE RATINGS: Moon Mullins, MD at WDAF, Kansas City, reports Singles Albums a 10.2 share, total 12+, in the new October/NovemberArbitron 1. Y.M.C.A. 1. GREASE book, making WDAF second in the market. Moon reports that WDAF VILLAGE PEOPLE-Metronome SOUNDTRACK-RSO 2. STUMBLIN' IN 2. CRUISIN' is number one in the market in 18-49 audience. A combination of CHRIS NORMAN & SUZI QUATRO-RAK VILLAGE PEOPLE-Metronome factors helped pull the highrating, according to Moon, mainly a 3. KREUZBERGER NAECHTE 3. UND JETZT ALLE GEBRUEDER BLATTSCHUSS-Hansa JAMES LAST-Polydor "great deal of promotion and research." For more information on 4. TROJAN HORSE 4. SEINE 20 SCHOENSTEN LIEDER major market ratings in country music, see the related story in this LUV-Carrere ROGER WHITTAKER-K-Tel 5. BULLDOZER 5. JAZZ issue. OLIVER ONIONS-Polydor QUEEN-EMI STATION UPDATE: Bob Grayson, PD, WHOO, Orlando, reports 6. MARY'S BOY CHILD 6. NIGHTFLIGHT TO VENUS Bob Nyles has been upped to MD. Nyles retains his afternoon drive BONEY M.-Hansa Intl. BONEY M.-Hansa Intl. 7. THE DEVIL SENT YOU TO LORADO 7. BALLAD POUR ADELINE slot.Here's an update on the lineup: Larry English (formerly with BACCARA-RCA RICHARD CLAYDERMAN-Telefunken WAME), 5:3-9 a.m.; Bob Grayson, 9-11;Merrill' Craig, 11-3; Bob 8. BALLAD POUR ADELINE 8. PYRAMID Nyles, 3-7; Lynn Scott, 7 -midnight; Lee Brandel, midnight -4:30; and RICHARD CLAYDERMAN-Telefunken ALAN PARSONS PROJECT-Arista 9. DU, DIE WANNE 1ST V01.1. 9. DIRE STRAITS Ralph Emery's syndicated slot from 4:30-5:30. Brian Dunbar is the FEDDERSEN & HALLERVORDEN-Philips DIRE STRAITS-Vertigo 10. KISS YOU ALL OVER 10. BEST OF BARRY MANILOW station sales manager, and Bill Stakelin is general manager. BARRY MANILOW-Arista GENERAL NEWS: Jan. 30 was the second anniversary of WGTO- EXI LE-RAK country (Cypress Gardens, Fla.), according to Dave Campbell. Album (Courtesy: Der Musikmarkt) giveaways, special promotions, and concerts by Eddie Rabbitt and the Kendalls are lined up to celebrate. Dave Stevens has left WVOJ, Jacksonville, for the PD slot at KPOD, Crescent City, Ca. Goodphone- Feb. 9isErnest Tubb's birthday, and to pay tribute to ole E.T., KVOO's Billy Parker has released a single entitled "Thanks, E.T., Thanks A Lot," to honor the 300,000 miles of road work the two did 'ROCK ALBUMS together. Another radio personality, WHK's Don Imus, has a single (A survey of reports indicating airplay activity at major album out called "Let's Keep The Baby." stations across the country) Chief engineer Jim Gray will mark his 25th anniversary Feb. 28 with LW TW NW WYDE, Birmingham, a Columbia Pictures radio station. Gray's duties Atlantic first position as 1 1 1 The Blues Brothers Briefcase Full Of Blues at the station have included everything from his 5 3 2 Dire Straits Dire Straits Warner Bros. studio and transmitter engineer to president at broadcast technical 3 4 3 The Doobie consultants and chief engineers, where he serves currently. The Brothers Minute By Minute Warner Bros. announcement was made by WynnAlby,,vice president, Columbia 2 2 4 Rod Stewart Blondes Have More Fun Warner Bros. 8 7 5 Eddie Money Life For The Taking ______Columbia Pictures Radio Stations. 4 5 6 Billy Joel 52nd Street Columbia WKDA, Nashville is continuing its program "The Nashville Story" 14 9 7 Elvis Costello Armed Forces Columbia 1979; it was announced recently. The program highlights 10 10 8 Toto Toto Columbia hosted by morning 6 8 9 Eric Clapton Backless RSO Nashville historical events and persons, and is Sanctuary EMI -America personality Jim De Marco. According to PD Dale Turner,. the program 13 12 10 J. Cells Band 7 6 11 Queen Jazz Elektra will also trace the history of certain famous businesses in Nashville- 9 13 12 Nicolette Larson Nicolette Warner Bros. for example, Acuff -Rose, the oldest publishing company in the south, 12 14 13 Poco Legend ABC which has been featured on the program. "The Nashville Story" airs 11 11 14The Grateful Dead Shakedown Street ______Arista 20 20 15 The Pointer Sisters Energy Planet daily (Monday -Friday) at 7:18 a.m. and 5:40 p.m. 21 17 16 The Babys Head First Chrysalis KCKN, Kansas City, recently presented ABC artist Narvel Felts for 40 19 17The Fabulous a two nighter at a local club, and despite oneof the worst winter Poodles MirrorStars Epic shows. KCKN's 26 18 18 Sad Cafe Misplaced Ideals A&M storms of the year, hundreds turned out for the 30 23 19 Steve Forbert Alive On Arrival Nemperor Gary Semro was emcee. 18 16 20 George Thorogood Move It On Over Rounder **** WIRK AM -FM is looking for a drive -news -anchorperson with some 21 McGuinn, Clark street reporting experience, according to WIRK's TerryWunderlin. & Hillman McGuinn, Clark & Hillman Capitol 34 33 22 Marc Tanner Band No Escape Elektra Tapes and resumes should be sent to John Picano, WIRK, P.O. Box 16 15 23 Styx Pieces Of Eight A&M ** 3828, West Palm Beach, Fla. 33402. 2824 Nazareth No Mean City A&M ** Max Demian Band Take It To The Max RCA **2725 26 Kayak Phantom Of The Night Janus Congrats for Tanya 23 31 27 Firefall Elan Atlantic 27 29 28 Robert Johnson Close Personal Friends Infinity 22 26 29 Santana Inner Secrets Columbia 31 37 30 Camel Breathless Arista 39 38 31 The Cars The Cars Elektra 38 49 32 FM Black Noise Visas 24 22 33 The Rolling Stones Some Girls Rolling Stones **** The Man Who Built America DJM ** 34Horslips 40 35 Desmond Child & Rouge Desmond Child & Rouge Capitol 35 30 36 Heart Dog & Butterfly Portrait 15 25 37 Cat Stevens Back To Earth A&M 46 35 38Trillion Trillion Epic 3242 39 Southside Johnny Hearts Of Stone Epic **** 40The Bee Gees Spirits Having Flown RSO 35 32 41 Foreigner Double Vision Atlantic ** 42Angel Sinful Casablanca ** 46 43 UFO StrangersIn The Night Chrysalis 17 24 44Neil Young Comes A Time Reprise 28 36 45 Al Stewart Time Passages . ______Arista **** On The Corner Big Tree **** 46Jimmy Mack 47 Police Outlandos d'Amour A&M ** 48 Amazing Rhythm ** Aces Amazing Rhythm Aces ABC **49Robben Ford The Inside Story Elektra 19 21 50 Linda Ronstadt Living In The U.S.A. 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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Country Radio Gains in Major Markets Tennessee Bar Plans (Continued from page 33) station PD Les Acree (total audi-marketplace." Knight notes that 'Entertainment' Section Robbins, Merle Haggard and Roy encecume: 162,600)."Being aside from the total 12+ figure, NASHVILLE -The Tennessee Rogers, and othertraditional number one two books in a row WMPS showed increasesinits Bar Association has approved the country favorites played key parts is veryexciting,"Acreesaid. female target audience (25-49) in creation of a section to be com- in promotions as well. Staff -wise, "Country music in Memphis hasthe total survey area (total audi- posed of bar association members KLAC has had one personality helditsown sincewe'restill ence cume-88,100). who have particular interests in change in three years, and most number one. In the last book, we In Houston, KENR has a5.3 the copyright, entertainment and personalities have been there at reversedatrendsince country share (0/N '77 6.2), according to sportsareas.' AttorneysHarold leastsixyears,includingDick was down in the U.S. except for Ric Libby, station PD. "KENR is Streibich of Memphis, Mike Mi- Haynes, Art Nelson, Harry New-Memphis. So we must be doing third in our market, behind black lom and Dick Frank of Nashville man, GenePrice,and Sammysomething right, since WMC has disco and BeautifulMusic, the made up the informal steering Jackson. Another plus for KLACaveraged about a 12 share in the number one country station, and committee. nightratingsistheL.A.Laker last three books." WMPS shows a the number one stationin our games, broadcast regularly. Ward "The California and New York 3.6 5.6 A/M '78), according to target demographic," Libbyre - City bar association have sections reports that KLAC's fall book has PD Bob Knight, who reports that ported.Station manager Robert it highest night time rating. when the dealling with copyright and / or October/November Chandler reports that no changes entertainment areas," states Mi- In St. Louis, WIL AM -FM shows book started, WMPS had been were made in station format, pro - lom, "and we are the first outside a 5.5 on AM (up from 4.7 0/N country for six months, with sta- gramming,or personnel-they of those two centers as far as I '77) and 7.1 on FM (up from 4.3 tionresearch indicating WMPS justkept doing the same job know to have such a section. We 0/N '77),according tostation was sharing audience with WHBQ (total audience cume: 183,900). areholdingtheorganizational manager Wally Clark. Heavy pro- (rock). "Image wise the Memphis In Miami, WWOK shows a 2.3 meeting on February 15." motion on the FM is the key fac- market hadn't really perceived us(total 12+ Metro) (0/N '77 3.1), tor in the increase, according toas a country station-we still got according to Herb Hirsch, station The section already has plans for various programs and discus- Clark, who says the station is de- phone requests forrock songs manager.Negotiationsforthe lighted with therating success from people who didn't under- station sale were underway dur- sions. "I think the greatest bene- fit," says Milom, "will be a forum (totalaudience cume: 237,800- standwe'd changedformat," ing October and November, when AM, 229,100 -FM). Knight reported. "So we're taking the first sale agreement betweenfor attorneys and people who are In the Memphis market, WMC that 3.6 as a base for country. Jack Roth, owner, and Pueblo In - not practicing lawyers but hold a is tied for the number one sta- We feelthat the stationis on lawlicenseand who arein- ternational fell through. The sta- terested in the entertainment area tion, with WEZI-FM, although the target, and don't plan to change tion was finally sold to Metroplex to get together and for a mutual 0/N '78 share is 11.6 (A/M '78- the direction of the station at all. Communications, Inc., which al - 13.3; 0/N '77 11.6), according to We're digging in, and plan to doso owns Y-100 (WHY!), Miami, interchange of ideas about prob- more research into the Memphis lems and continuing legal educa- (Continued on page 65) tion." Republic Names Hirth Milom furtherexplainedthe Promotion Coordinator "section" purpose in the ba'r as- Nashville Report sociation. "Most bar associations, NASHVILLE - Dave Burgess, including the American Bar Asso- presidentofRepublicRecords, By RED O'DONNELL ciation on a national basis, or- has announced the addition of There's a new member joining RCA artists Dave ganize lawyers in specialized areas Nancy Hirth to Republic's promo- & Sugar. Melissa Dean has become a member of called sections," he said. "There tion staff as promotion co- the singingtrio,replacing Vicki Baker, who is is a tax section, a probate section, ordinator. leaving to devote more time to her home life. a trial section and so forth. They Ms. Hirth will be responsible Melissa will be included in the group's next al- all form the bar association and for secondary radio contact as bum, along with veteran members Dave Rowland haveinterestsinmattersthat well as working with Republic's and Sue Powell. supercede the various sections, independent promotion staff. She Johnny Mathis, headed thisaway for concert but these are ways in which law- will report to Gary Branson, Re- at the Grand Ole Opry House, was askedif he yers, either with a specialized in- public'snational promotion di- included any "country -Nashville" songsinhis terest or who will specialize in rector. repertoire. "I sing some of Larry Gatlin's songs," he replied. "I've various areas, canget together Prior to joining Republic Rec- known him for 10 years. We're good friends. We used to play golf and promote that interest or pur- ords, Ms. Hirth was with Tree together, but he's now such a busy man we don't get to do that much sue it outside the general bar ac- International. (Continued on page 65) tivities." PICKS OF THE WEEK MARTY ROBBINS, "TOUCH ME WITH CIC SANDYPOSEY, "LOVE IU IS SOMETIMES NARVEL FELTS, "ONE RUN FOR 0 MAGIC" (prod.: Billy Sherrill) EASY" (prod.: Tommy Cogbill THE ROSES." Johnny Morris' pro- (writers:S. Bogard/M. Utley) z ILI & Billy Robinson) (S.P. Robin- duction is outstanding on this Ip (Lyn-Lou/Algee,BMI)(2:41). ILI son) (Amy's Mom's/Heavy-aas Felts lends his distinctive sing- One of Robbins' strongest sin--6 tft Duty's Songs, ASCAP) (2:47). ing style to several familiar pop gles in recent months moves A strong, consistent beat leads tunes as wellas more recent at a steady, moderate pace the way into this tune as Posey country songs. All selections are with a slightly haunting sound. comes in backed by some very done well with "Everlasting Love," Vocals and accompaniment are nice harmonies. Production is "Never Again" and the title track spare on the verses,giving also outstanding on this self - showingspecialpromise. ABC way toasmooth,inviting pennedsongwhichshould AY -1115. chorus. Columbia 3-10905. move high on the charts. War- ner Bros. 8731.

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Country Hotline anymore" .. . If anyone thinks the memories of Elvis are fading, just just let those who worked with him appear some place together and ByMARIERATLIFF see what happens. Like the other Friday night: The Jordanaires (15 Glen Campbell -- "I'm Gonna Love You" years with him), The Stamps (five years) and D. J. Fontana (his drum- Tames Wynette -- "They Call It Making Love" mer for 17 years) played Capital Center (just outside Washington, Barbara Mandrell -- "I Don't Want To Be Right" D.C.) to more than 12,000. They were the only "names" on the show. Gene Watson -- "Farewell Party" Actress Sissy Spacek and actor Tommy Lee Jones-who are cast as Marty Robbins -- "Touch Me With Magic" Loretta Lynn and her husband Mooney in the soon -to -start -filming The smart money is on "Wisdom Of A "Coal Miner's Daughter" motion picture-were in this area for week Fool." Jacky Ward may well have his or so visiting with the real -life Loretta and Mooney. Picking up nu- biggest ever with this ballad. In- ances, etc. for their roles. (Sissy did some recording for the movie at Bradley's Barn studio under the direction of old pro Owen Bradley, stant response from WFAI, WSLC, KSO, who produces Loretta's waxworks. I'm told Sissy is a sound -alike for KHEY, WPNX, WTOD, KAYO, WNYN, KDJW, Loretta.) KMPS. "Hee Haw's" Archie Campbell hosted and performed at the large Actress Jewel Blanch is carving a (very) Virginia Agribusiness Council banquet in Richmond. On the singing career in good style! "Can I program also were Miss America (Kylene Barker), the state's Gov. See You Tonight" is seeing early John N. Dalton and Charles E. Robb, son-in-law of the late President adds at KLZ, KKYX, WSLC, KSSS, WFAI, KSOP, KMPS, Lyndon B. Johnson. Coincidentally, one delegate -diner was the re- WBAM, KRAK, KTTS, WDEN, KVOO, KFDI, KBUC, KAYO. gion's leading "natural fertilizer" supplier. His name? Archie Camp- Likewise, newcomer Chester Lester is off to a fast bell! (Please draw your own analogies!) start on "Mama Make Up My Room" at KERE, KGA, Tom T. Hall is the first entertainer selected for this season's Smith- KRMD, KFDI, WSDS, KLLL, KVOO, WDEN, KKYX. sonian Institute country music series. He's booked for Sunday, Nov. 18. Crossover Action: Neil Diamond is Meanwhile Hall has finished writing an autobiographical -novel, prem- ise of which is hush-hush, which will be distributed by Doubleday determined to hit the country charts next fall. again, this time as a solo, with NAMES DEPT.: Ernest Tubb's drummer is one "heap" of a musician. "Forever in Blue Jeans." Believers In fact, his name is Jimmy Heap Jr. E. Tubb celebrates his 65th birth- include WHK, KAYO, KMPS, WFAI, WEMP, day next Friday. "I'm eligible for Social Security-but have no inten- KCKC, KWJJ, WIVK, KSOP, KGA, KDJW, tion of retiring," he says. WDEN, WPNX, KSSS, WWOK. Elvin New York's Tex Fenster, who modestly refers to himself as "Super- Bishop's "It's A Feelin' " playing in star,"is pitching his "Blueberry Kisses from My Strawberry Blonde" Jewel Blanch Orlando. song to country entertainers . . . ASCAP consultant Walter Wager's David Wills preps for strong chart entry with newest adventure novel "Blue Leader" goes on sale later this month. his first week adds on "I'm Being Good" including It's published by Arbor House with Doubleday handling the distribu- WMC, WKDA, KKYX, KFDI, KRMD, KRAK, KJJJ, KVOO, tion. W. Wager introduces a "female James Bond" as the book's KBUC, KSSS, WPNX, WTOD, WITL, WQQT, KGA. Leona heroine. Could this be the first of a series? Williams is playing at WUNI, WPNX, KHEY, WIVK, You probably already know that John Denver again hosts the an- WBAM, WSDS, KSOP, WWOK, KV00 with "The Baby Song." nual (21st) Grammy Awards Show (Thursday, Feb. 15), but are you aware that Kenny Rogers and Anne Murray have been booked for Monster Movers: Emmylou Harris, Moe Bandy, appearances on the 2 -hour CBS -telecast? Willie Nelson (RCA), Juice Newton. From his "Reflections" LP, Gene Watson's "Fare- Country Radio Gains (Continued from page 64) wel Party" grabs first week attention at KCKC, WHOO, KRMD, WSDS, WIRK, WSLC, KIKK, WGTO, KVOO, according to Y-100 vice president Inthe Dallas -Ft. Worth area, and general manager Dave Ross. KFDI, WPNX, KERE, KDJW, WTOD, KGA, WQQT, KMPS, WBAP is still on top of the coun- According to Ross, who is help- try market, although the total 12+ KSOP. Brenda Kay Perry's "Make Me Your Woman" ing oversee the impending take- share slippedto7.8 (0/N '77 spreading throughout the southwest. over, plans are in the works for 8.9) according to Warren Potash, LP Interest: From his United Artists LP, Charlie a new transmitter and heavy pro- station manager. "The sampling Rich's "I Lost My Head" playing at WBAM; "Some- motion campaigns, although the of25 +has droppedthisfall where There's A Love Song" featured at WSDS. John formatfor WWOK willremain versus lastfall, and the number Denver's "Downhill Stuff" playing at KWKH, WSLC. country(totalaudiencecume: ofindividualsreturningdiaries Glen Goza's "Payday In My Pocket" moving in 137,600). has increased. The younger dem- Wichita, Shreveport and Tulsa. Jerry Inman is In Denver, the big story is KLZ ographics have increased, and the getting play on "Why Don't We Lie Down and Talk It taking over the number one spot books have increased, soI would Over" at WDEN, KDJW, KVOO, WFAI, WPNX, KFDI, WBAM, incountry stations, witha3.7 think the younger demographic - share (total 12 +) (A/M '78 2.2), type stations in this kind of sam- KRMD. according to Ron Jones, PD/MD. pling would do better," Potash SURE SHOTS (The station's format just changed said. KSCS-FM's ratings have held Marty Robbins -- "Touch Me With Magic" to country inMarch.) Jones at- their own, according to Vern Ore, Jacky Ward -- "Wisdom of a Fool" tributes the increase to a combi- station manager, who reports the Kenny Rogers & Dottie West-- "All I Ever nation of good air personalities, total 12+ share at 6.4 (0/N '77 Need Is You" a promotion minded staff, and a 6.3). "We play a good music for- LEFT FIELDERS progressive ownership company, mat, and don't do a lot of per- Group One Broadcasting. Arbi- sonalities," Ore said. (KSCS is the Sandy Posey -- "Love Is Sometimes Easy" tron figures from KLAK were not only country FM in the market.) Freddie Hart -- "My Lady" available at press time. KBOX's total 12+ shareis3.3 Neil Diamond -- "Forever in Blue Jeans" KERE's PD Jay Hoffer reports (0/N '77 3.9), according to Ches- that station's share at 2.7(total ter Maxwell, stationvicepresi- AREA ACTION 12 +) (0/N '77 3.8, A/M '78 2.8). dent and general manager. KBOX Bobby Hood -- "Slow Tunes and Promises" Total audience cume is62,800. has held its own in that range- (WSDS, KTTS) Hoffer notes that in target audi- A/M '77 3.8-A/M '78 3.7. Max- ence (25-49), KERE has the high- well Mickey Jones -- "She Loves My Troubles Away" reports KBOX showing in- est rating of country stations in creases in the Dallas trading area, (KVOO, KSOP) Denver, emphasizing the loyalty whichismore attuned to the WhisperiEE Will -- "Double W" (KGA, WTOD, WPNX) of the adult country listeners. station's coverage area.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Country Country Single Picks (CAlbum Picks COUNTRY SONG OF THE WEEK I BELIEVE IN LOVE SASKIA & SERGE-ABC Hickory NB -44016 KENNY ROGERS & DOTTIE WEST-United Artists X1276 -Y This duo from Holland continues to im- ALL I EVER NEED IS YOU (prod.: Larry Butler) (writers: J. Holiday/ prove with a styleallits own. Saskia's E. Reeves) (United Artists/Racer, ASCAP) (3:07) clear, high vocals dominate, backed up by A fairly recent duo combination, Rogers and West have proven their well-balanced instrumentalaccompani- hitmaking potential. Previously recorded by Sonny and Cher, this ment under the direction of producer Will tune should easily hit once again. Hoebee. The mood is generally mellow, as many of the cuts are country standards. JACKY WARD-Mercury 55055 WISDOM OF A FOOL (prod.: Jerry Kennedy) (writers: A. Silver/R. Alfred) LOVE LIES (Planetary, ASCAP) (2:58) CRISTY LANE-LS 8029 Ward is especially effective on mellow, easy -moving songs, and this Lane shows increased polish with this col- one is no exception. The melody is easy to catch, and Ward sounds lection of songs, maintaining a refreshing better than ever. consistency in quality. Produced by Char- lie Black, the sound is smooth and sweet FREDDIE HART-Capitol P-4684 to match her vocals. Standouts include "I MY LADY (prod.: Jack Grayson & Bob Morris) (writers: D. Goodman/ Just Can't Stay Married To You," "Come B.Reneau/R. Schulman) (Highball/Lowball/Cross Keys, BMI/ASCAP) To My Love" and the title song. (2:44) Hart sings of lost love on a fairly quiet song with expressive, yet re- THE AMAZING RHYTHM ACES strained vocals. Acoustic guitars, a piano, strings and a very subtle steel guitar all add to the mood. ABC AA -1123 Using a new producer, Jimmy Johnson, JOHNNY DUNCAN-Columbia 3-10915 this band sounds tighter than ever with a SLOW DANCING (prod.: Billy Sherrill) (writer: J. Tempchin) (Warner Bros./ sound that can't really be classified. Rus- Jazz Bird, ASCAP) (3:53) sellSmith'sexpressivevoiceandthe An echoing recitation starts off, leading into the chorus of this song band's crisp, balanced sound is heard on which was previously a hit for Johnny Rivers. Duncan's version is a material ranging from rock and rollto bit more mellow with some interesting production touches. bluegrass,allwith a subtlylaid-back mood. FREDDY FENDER-ABC 12453 WALKING PIECE OF HEAVEN (prod.: Huey P. Meaux) (writer: M. Robbins) DIAMOND CUT (Mariposa, BMI) (2:27) BONNIE TYLER-RCA AFLI-3072 Fender alters his usual tempo style to create a smoother sound with Tyler's second U.S. album release has a his distinctive singing style. Verses are in both English and Spanish. little more country flavor than the first, which did quite well in both country and BILL ANDERSON-MCA 40992 pop markets. Producers Cable, Scott and THIS IS A LOVE SONG (prod.: Buddy Killen) (writer: J. Weatherly) Wolfe usea variety of songs showing (Keca, ASCAP) (3:45) noticable versatility. "If You Ever Need Me Staying away from disco this time, Anderson whispers the verses and Again," "Louisiana Rain" and "My Guns sings the chorus of a quiet, easy -moving song. Accompaniment is full Are Loaded" show the most potential for without getting in the way of the lyrics. country listeners. WOOD NEWTON-Elektra 46013 LOCK, STOCK, & BARREL (prod.: Even Stevens) (writers: E. Stevens/ McDowell to Epic & United Talent B.J. Bourgoin) (DebDave, BMI) (2:56) Good production, material and performance all combine to make Newton's latest single sound like a winner. The chorus is especially strong as electric guitars and strings add to the sound.

HANK THOMPSON-ABC 12447 DANCE WITH ME MOLLY (prod.: Larry Butler) (writers: R. Bowling/ S. Tutsie) (ATV, BMI/Welbeck, ASCAP) (2:44) Thompson uses a strong country sound, with steel guitar, tambourine and piano contributing, to sing of drinking and remembering. A steady rhythm and background singers add support. Halsey Co. Activates Cyclone, White Buffalo II NASHVILLE - Cyclone Records "Our approach is to deal mainly and White BuffaloProductions, with artist -writers," Baunach told label and production operations RW, "and we have their publish- of the Jim Halsey Company, have ing (Bear Tracks Music, BMI, and now been activated, according to Ghost Dance Music, ASCAP), with Larry Baunach, vice president of the exception of Sammi Smith. Epic Records and United Talent have announced the signing to their respectiveor- music operations. Using that approach we've had to ganizations of recording artist Ronnie McDowell. Previously on Scorpion Records, Mc- The label, distributed by GRT, turn down some fine artists. The Dowell will be produced by Buddy Killen and booked by United Talent out of Nash- has signed Sammi Smith, formerly ville. Pictured during a reception at United Talent are (from left) Joe Casey, director main reason we have is because of promotion, CBS Records,Nashville; Buddy Killen, president of TreeProductions; with Elektra, and will release herthey haven't been young artist - Conway Twitty, MCA artist and president of United Talent; Roy Wunsch, director of first single on the label, entitled writers, and we're really trying to marketing, CBS Records,Nashville;McDowell;Jeff Lyman, manager ofpromotion, "What A Lie,"inthe next few build from that standpoint with Columbia Records, Nashville; Rick Blackburn, vice president of marketing, CBS Rec- ords, Nashville; Jimmy Jay, general manager of United Talent; and Rich Schwan, weeks. artist -writer combinations." manager of promotion, E/P/A, Nashville.

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FEBRUARY 10, 1979 TITLE, ARTIST, Labol, Numbgr, (Distributing Label) 32 29DUETS JERRY LEE LEWIS & FRIENDS/Sun 1011 6 FEB. fEB. WKS. ON 33 25 10 3 CHART ROOM SERVICE OAK RIDGE BOYS/ABC AY 1065 15 -THE AMAZING RHYTHM ACES/ABC AA 1123 1 5 35 JERRY JEFF JERRY JEFF WALKER/Elektra 6E 163 9 1 1 THE GAMBLER 36 30 CONWAY CONWAY TWITTY/MCA 3063 15 KENNY ROGERS 37 32 HOLY BIBLE STATLER BROTHERS/Mercury SRM 2 101 10 38 39MARSHALL TUCKER BAND'S GREATEST HITS/Capricorn United Artists LA 834 H CPN 0214 16 LADIES CHOICE BILL ANDERSON/MCA 3075 (3rd Week) 9 39 1 40 NICOLETTE NICOLETTE LARSON/Warner Bros. BSK 3243 1 41 46HUMAN EMOTIONS DAVID ALLAN COE/Columbia KC 35536 12 2 2 WILLIE & FAMILY LIVE WILLIE NELSON/Columbia KC 42 38 ONLY ONE LOVE IN MY LIFE RONNIE MILSAP/RCA AFLI 2 35462 11 2780 34 3 3 TNT TANYA TUCKER/MCA 3066 12 SWEET MEMORIES WILLIE NELSON/RCA AHL1 3243 1 4 4 JOHN DENVER/RCA AQL1 3075 3 THE FOOL STRIKES AGAIN CHARLIE RICH/United Artists LA 5 5 LET'S KEEP IT THAT WAY ANNE MURRAY/Capitol ST 17743 52 925 H 1 8 WHEN I DREAM CRYSTAL GAYLE/United Artists LA 858 H 33 45 37 RED WINE AND BLUE MEMORIES JOE STAMPLEY/ 7 6 I'VE ALWAYS BEEN CRAZY WAYLON JENNINGS/RCA Epic KE 35443 28 AFL1 2979 18 46 40 TURNING UP AND TURNING ON BILLY CRASH CRADDOCK/ 8 9 EVERY WHICH WAY BUT LOOSE (SOUNDTRACK) VARIOUS Capitol SW 11853 19 ARTISTS/Elektra 5E 503 8 47 47 BEST OF DOLLY PARTON/RCA APL1 1117 141 9 7 LARRY GATLIN'S GREATEST HITS/Monument MG 7628 13 48 44 TEAR TIME DAVE & SUGAR/RCA APL1 2816 22 10 11 STARDUST WILLIE NELSON/Columbia JC 35305 40 49 54 SONNY JAMES' GREATEST HITS/Columbia KC 35626 5 11 13 TOTALLY HOT OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN/MCA 3067 10 50 48 OLD FASHIONED LOVE THE KENDALLS/Ovation OV 1733 43 16 ARMED AND CRAZY JOHNNY PAYCHECK/Epic KE 35444 11 51 41 ELVIS-A CANADIAN TRIBUTE ELVIS PRESLEY/RCA KKL1 13 12 ROSE COLORED GLASSES JOHN CONLEE/ABC AY 1105 13 7065 17 14 10 HEARTBREAKER DOLLY PARTON/RCA AFL1 2797 26 52 45 LOVE OR SOMETHING LIKE IT KENNY ROGERS/ 15 15 PROFILES/BEST OF EMMYLOU HARRIS/Warner Bros. BSK United Artists LA 903 H 30 3258 11 53 53 LOVE GOT IN THE WAY FREDDY WELLER/Columbia KC 16 17 MOODS BARBARA MANDRELL/ABC AY 1088 17 35658 7 17 14 EXPRESSIONS DON WILLIAMS/ABC AY 1069 22 54 36Y'ALL COME BACK SALOON OAK RIDGE BOYS/ABC DO 18 20BEST OF THE STATLER BROTHERS/Mercury SRM 11037 158 2993 70 19 19 BURGERS AND FRIES/WHENI STOP LEAVING CHARLEY 55 49 THE OUTLAWS WAYLON, WILLIE, TOMPALL & JESSI/ PRIDE/RCA APL1 2983 13 RCA APL1 1312 164 20 21 BASIC GLEN CAMPBELL/Capitol SW 11722 10 56 42 PLEASURE AND PAIN DR. HOOK/Capitol SW 11859 11 57 43 ENTERTAINERS ... ON AND OFF THE RECORD THE STATLER BROTHERS/Mercury SRM 1500745 CHARTMAKER OF THE WEEK 58 50FALL IN LOVE WITH ME RANDY BARLOW/Republic RLP 6023 16 Eill - WE'VE COME A LONG WAY BABY 59 56EASTBOUND AND DOWN JERRY REED/RCA APL1 2516 75 60 69REDHEADED STRANGER WILLIE NELSON/Columbia KC LORETTA LYNN 33482 176 61 51 HERE YOU COME AGAIN DOLLY PARTON/RCA APL1 254468 62 59MEL STREET/Mercury SRM 15014 MCA 3073 1 8 63 72 DAYLIGHT T. G. SHEPPARD/Warner Bros. BSK 3259 8 64 70PLACES I'VE DONE TIME TOM T. HALL/RCA APL1 3018 13 22 24WAYLON & WILLIE WAYLON JENNINGS & WILLIE NELSON/ 65 58 THAT'S THE WAY A COWBOY ROCKS AND ROLLS RCA AFL1 2696 54 JESSI COLTER/Capitol ST 11863 13 23 23HEAVEN'S JUST A SIN AWAY THE KENDALLS/Ovation OV 66 62 CLASSIC RICH, VOL. II CHARLIE RICH/Epic KC 53624 14 1719 75 67 61 DAYTIME FRIENDS KENNY ROGERS/United Artists LA 754 G 82 24 18 YOU HAD TO BE THERE JIMMY BUFFETT/ABC AK 1008/2 13 68 68 VOLUNTEER JAM III & IV CHARLIE DANIELS BAND/

THE BEST OF BARBARA MANDRELL/ABC AY 1119 1 Epic E2 35368 18 ®26 26 VARIATIONS EDDIE RABBITT/Elektra 6E 127 45 69 33 DAVID ALLAN COE GREATEST HITS/Columbia KC 35627 14 27 22 ELVIS-A LEGENDARY PERFORMER, VOL. III ELVIS PRESLEY/ 70 52 IT WAS ALMOST LIKE A SONG RONNIE MILSAP/RCA RCA CPL1 3078 9 APL1 2439 75 28 27 TEN YEARS OF GOLD KENNY ROGERS/United Artists LA 71 60MARTY ROBBINS' GREATEST HITS, VOL. IV/Columbia KC 835 H56 35629 6 72 67 LIVE AT THE FOX RONNIE McDOWELL/Scorpion SCS 0010 34 EVERY TIME TWO FOOLS COLLIDE KENNY ROGERS & 6 111 73 71 GREATEST HITS, VOL. IV TAMMY WYNETTE/Epic KE 35360 DOTTIE WEST/United Artists LA 861 H 44 13 74 55 JOHNNY CASH'S GREATEST HITS, VOL. III/Columbia KC 30 28 LIVING IN THE USA LINDA RONSTADT/Asylum 6E 155 18 35637 14 31 31 GREATEST HITS, VOL. II JOHNNY PAYCHECK/Epic KE 35623 14 75 57OHI BROTHER LARRY GATLIN/Monument MG 7626 35

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TITLE, ARTIST, Label, Number 45 7 BABY, I'M BURNIN'/I REALLY GOT THE FEELIN' fEB. FEB. WKS. ON 10 3 CHART DOLLY PARTON/RCA 11421 12 Q 2EVERY WHICH WAY 46 28 YOUR LOVE HAD TAKEN ME THAT HIGH CONWAY BUT LOOSE TWITTY/MCA 40963 13 47 11 IT'S TIME WE TALK THINGS OVER REX ALLEN, JR./ EDDIE RABBITT 8 Warner Bros. 8697 12 Elektra 45554 48 27 LADY LAY DOWN JOHN CONLEE/ABC 12420 15 63 THE OUTLAW'S PRAYER JOHNNY PAYCHECK/Epic 8 50655 3 4 BACK ON MY MIND AGAIN RONNIE MILSAP/RCA 11421 9 50 61 LOVING YOU IS A NATURAL HIGH LARRY G. HUDSON/ 3 3 COME ON IN OAK RIDGE BOYS/ABC 12434 10 Lone Star 706 3 4 1 WHY HAVE YOU LEFT THE ONE YOU LEFT ME FOR 64 SHADOWS OF LOVE RAYBURN ANTHONY/Mercury 55053 2 CRYSTAL GAYLE/United Artists 1259 11 67 FANTASY ISLAND FREDDY WELLER/Columbia 3 10890 2 6 TEXAS (WHEN I DIE) TANYA TUCKER/MCA 40976 12 D 53 33 LOVIN' ON BELLAMY BROTHERS/Warner/Curb 8692 13 8 MABELLENE GEORGE JONES & JOHNNY PAYCHECK/Epic Itil En 62GYPSY EYES TERRI SUE NEWMAN/Texas Soul 71378 4 8 50647 10 LEI 65 IF YOU COULD SEE YOU THROUGH MY EYES TOM GRANT/ 9 I JUST CAN'T STAY MARRIED TO YOU CRISTY LANE/LS 169 11 Ira Republic 036 3 12 HAPPY TOGETHER T. G. SHEPPARD/Warner/Curb 8721 MI 9 56 36MR. JONES BIG AL DOWNING/Warner Bros. 8716 11 1E1 13 TONIGHT SHE'S GONNA LOVE ME RAZZY BAILEY/RCA 57 39BUILDING MEMORIES SONNY JAMES/Columbia 3 10852 11 11446 8 58 51 ANGELINE ED BRUCE/Epic 8 50645 9 10 5 THE OFFICIAL HISTORIAN ON SHIRLEY JEAN BERRELL 66SMOOTH SAILIN'/LAST CHEATER'S WALTZ SONNY STATLER BROTHERS/Mercury 55048 13 THROCKMORTON/Mercury 55051 3 17 I'LL WAKE YOU UP WHEN I GET HOME CHARLIE RICH/ 60 - SWEET MEMORIES WILLIE NELSON/RCA 11465 III 1 Elektra 45553 7 61 43 THE SONG WE MADE LOVE TO MICKEY GILLEY/Epic 15 ALIBIS JOHNNY RODRIGUEZ/Mercury 55050 10 8 50631 13 I 14 IF EVERYONE HAD SOMEONE LIKE YOU EDDY ARNOLD/ 62 58 ME TOUCHIN' YOU LINDA NAILE/Ridgetop 00178 10 RCA 11422 9 63 47THE FOOTBALL CARD GLEN SUTTON/Mercury 55052 6 14 16°FALL IN LOVE WITH ME TONIGHT RANDY BARLOW/ 64 52 HOW I LOVE YOU IN THE MORNING PEGGY SUE/ Republic 034 10 Door Knob (WIG) 8 079 12 65 54 AS LONG AS I CAN WAKE UP IN YOUR ARMS CEI 18 EVERLASTING LOVE NARVEL FELTS/ABC 12441 7 KENNY O'DELL/Capricorn 0309 15 19 IFI COULD WRITE A SONG AS BEAUTIFUL AS YOU BILLY IL1 66 60TULSA TIME DON WILLIAMS/ABC 12425 15 CRASH CRADDOCK/Capitol 4672 6 67 59 HOW DEEP IN LOVE AM I JOHNNY RUSSELL/Mercury 55045 12 20 WHISKEY RIVER WILLIE NELSON/Columbia 3 10877 8 El in 79 I'LL CRY INSTEAD RON SHAW/Pacific Challenger 1633 2 Ell 21 SEND ME DOWN TO TUCSON/CHARLIE'S ANGELS MEL 69 55YOU WERE WORTH WAITING FOR DON KING/Con Brio 142 12 TILLIS/MCA 40983 5 70 70HE'S A COWBOY FROM TEXAS RONNIE McDOWELL/ 23 GOLDEN TEARS DAVE & SUGAR/RCA 11427 4 Scorpion 0569 5

24 I HAD A LOVELY TIME THE KENDALLS/Ovation 1119 5 E a - LET'S KEEP IT THAT WAY JUICE NEWTON/Capitol 4679 1 25 SOMEBODY SPECIAL DONNA FARGO/Warner Bros. 8722 5 72 57GOING, GOING, GONE MARY K. MILLER/Inergi 311 9 I22 22 FOOLED AROUND AND FELL IN LOVE MUNDO EARWOOD/ 73 73OUTLAWS AND LONE STAR BEER C. W. McCALL/ GMC 105 11 Polydor 14527 6 74 69 29 STILL A WOMAN MARGO SMITH/Warner Bros. 8726 4 THE RISE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE CAL SMITH/ MCA 40982 30 I JUST FALL IN LOVE AGAIN ANNE MURRAY/Capitol 4675 6 3 75 68 I'VE DONE ENOUGH DYIN' TODAY LARRY GATLIN/ 25 26 SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME JERRY LEE LEWIS/Sun 1139 9 Monument 270 14 31 PLAY ME A MEMORY ZELLA LEHR/RCA 11433 7 ED ID 86 HEY, THERE KENNY PRICE/MRC 1025 3 32 ANY DAY NOW DON GIBSON/ABC Hickory 54039 Ell 8 la 87 I'M NOT IN THE MOOD ANN J. MORTON/Prairie Dust SON OF CLAYTON DELANEv Tr)M T. HALL/RCA 11453 4 W 34 7629 3 ED 35 MY HEART HAS A MIND 0I- 115 OWN DEBBY BOONE/ 78 72 BEST FRIENDS MAKE THE WORST ENEMIES DAVID Warner Bros. 8739 4 HOUSTON/Elektra 45552 11 30 37 LOVE SONGS JUST FOR YOU GLENN BARBER/21st Century 79 71 EVERLASTING LOVE LOUISE MANDRELL/Epic 8 50651 6 101 7 80 76THE GAMBLER KENNY ROGERS/United Artists 1250 16 31 10 YOU DON'T BRING ME FLOWERS JIM ED BROWN & HELEN 111 - SOMEONE IS LOOKING FOR SOMEONE LIKE YOU

CORNELIUS/RCA 11436 11 GAIL DAVIES/Lifesong 1784 (CBS) 1 40 WORDS SUSIE ALLANSON/Elektra/Curb 46009 2 in -I WANT TO THANK YOU KIM CHARLES/MCA 40987 1 44TRYIN' TO SATISFY YOU DOTTSY/RCA 11448 4 83 83 I HATE THE WAY OUR LOVE IS JIMMIE JETERS & LINDA K. 45 IT'S A CHEATING SITUATION MOE BANDY/Columbia LANCE/Vista 101 5 84 92 IT'S HELL TO KNOW SHE'S HEAVEN DALE McBRIDE/ I 3 10889 3 Con Brio 145 III 41 WISHING I HAD LISTENED TO YOUR SONG BOBBY 2 BORCHERS/Epic/Playboy 8 50650 5 CD - WE COULD HAVE BEEN THE CLOSEST OF FRIENDS 36 38 THE FOOL STRIKES AGAIN CHARLIE RICH/United Artists B. J. THOMAS/MCA 40986 1

1269 7 ED - ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD DR. HOOK/Capitol 4677 1 87 96 42 LOVE AIN'T MADE FOR FOOLS JOHN WESLEY RYLES/ FLIP SIDE OF TODAY SCOTT SUMMER/Con Brio 146 2 E a 88 78 BURGERS AND FRIES CHARLEY PRIDE/RCA 11391 ABC 12432 8 16 0 48 I WILL ROCK AND ROLL WITH YOU JOHNNY CASH/ Ea - THIS MOMENT IN TIME ENGLEBERT HUMPERDINCK/ Columbia * 10888 5 Epic 8 50632 1 90 90AMERICA'S SWEETHEART CORBIN & HANNER/Lifesong 46 I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU ALL OF MY LIFE CON E3 1783 (CBS) 3 HUNLEY/Warner Bros.8723 3 91 - I'M LOVIN' THE LOVIN' OUT OF YOU GAYLE HARDING/

Robchris 1009 1 CHARTMAKER OF THE WEEK 92 - PLEASE BE GENTLE AMY/Scorpion 0570 1 40 - TOO FAR GONE 93 80 PLAYIN' HARD TO GET JANIE FRICKE/Columbia 3 10849 14 EMMYLOU HARRIS 94 97 I NEVER HAD THE ONE I WANTED CLAUDE GRAY/

Warner Bros. 8732 1 Granny 10007 2 95 77 GIMME BACK MY BLUES JERRY REED/RCA 11407 14 96 75 56 HEALIN' BOBBY BARE/Columbia 3 10891 3 REACHING OUT TO HOLD YOU DOTTIE WEST/United Artists 1257 11 49 DREAMIN'S ALL I DO EARL THOMAS CONLEY/Warner Bros. 97 81 RHYTHM OF THE RAIN JACKY WARD/Mercury 55047 15 8717 7 98 98 SHE'S MY WOMAN RANDY TRAYWICK/Paula 2853 2 50 EYES BIG AS DALLAS WYNN STEWART/WIN 126 7 99 82 ONE MAN'S WOMAN KELLY WARREN/RCA 11428 6 53 TAKE ME BACK CHARLY McCLAIN/Epic 8 50653 3 100 74 IT'S MY PARTY SHERRY BRANE/Oak 1013 10

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