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VOLUME 107 NO. 35 Rights Groups To Renew Bar Bill Fight THE BILLBOARD 200 112 * DANGEROUS MINDS SOUNDTRACK MCA Returning Congress To Tackle Other Music Biz Issues BY BILL more note, the record indus- BLUES 36 HOLLAND advising bar and restaurant owners when a On a positive * FROM THE CRADLE ERIC CLAPTON DUCK work will fall in the public domain. try awaits the passage in the House Judicia- WASHINGTON, D.C. -A host of music in- The rights groups are battling to defeat an ry Committee of the Digital Performance CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN 52 dustry- related bills will be considered this fall epidemic of similar state bills, many of which Right Bill, H.R. 1506, which will ensure that * MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST VARIOUS ARTISTS WORD as lawmakers return to Congress from sum- also require local performing rights group of- labels don't lose sales as a result of digital mer recess after the Labor Day weekend. ficials to call ahead before visits and to pre- transmissions of sound recordings. T COUNTRY 33 For ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC officials sent identification, which would make it more The bill grants copyright owners a first- MERCURY NASHVILLE - * THE WOMAN IN ME SHANIA TWAIN o who represent most of the nation's songwrit- difficult for them to catch restaurants and time performance right for the use of sound P GOSPEL ers and music publishers -the autumn will bars that are playing unlicensed repertoire. recordings in digital transmissions. Labels, * KIRK FRANKLIN AND THE FAMILY 51 bring the renewal of a fight to defeat legisla- The groups, particularly ASCAP and BMI, artists, and backing musicians will split roy- KIRK FRANKLIN AND THE FAMILY GOSPO- CENTRIC tion backed by the National Restaurant Assn. have been successful in mounting expensive alties. fall, 1506 L HEATSEEKERS and its regional groups. The proposed bill will campaigns to defeat such bills in California, If passed by the House this H.R. 21 * HONOR AMONG THIEVES EDWIN MCCAIN LAVA /ATLAMIC exempt bar and restaurant owners from the Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Minnesota, will join the Senate companion bill, S. 227, B copyright law provision that requires them to New Hampshire, Rhode Island, South Car- which was passed unanimously by the Senate U THE BILLBOARD LATIN 50 pay for background music played in their es- olina, Tennessee, Washington, Wyoming, Aug. 8. A final version will then be sent to M * DREAMING OF YOU SELENA EMI LATIN 38 tablishments. and New Jersey (Billboard, July 1). President Clinton for his signature. S The bill covers only "incidental" music on Eight bills have passed: in Missouri, Col- The bill, with no major opponents, is head- POP CATALOG radio played over elaborate, multispeaker orado, Illinois, Maryland, Oklahoma, Texas, ed for passage this session, say insiders. * THE BEST OF SKELETONS FROM THE CLOSET 71 GRATEFUL DEAD WARNER BROS. systems. It does not cover live music or Virginia, and West Virginia. There is legisla- Also pending is copyright reform legisla- records, tapes, jukeboxes, and music videos. tion pending in 28 other states. (Continued on page 118) R &B Nevertheless, ASCAP estimates that such a * THE SHOW SOUNDTRACK DEE JAM / RAL law would allow 42,000 establishments to provide "enhanced" background music to cus- REGGAE 36 tomers for free and would eventually affect * BOOMBASTIC SHAGGY VIRGIN 20% of annual income -an estimated $60 mil- Jackson Makes History Again lion a year-which makes up almost all of the WORLD MUSIC 36 * BEST OF GIPSY KINGS NONESUCH society's general nonbroadcast licensing. "General licensing would evaporate - With Debut At Top Of Hot 100 that's for sure," says Bill Thomas, an ASCAP THE HOT 100 110 * YOU ARE NOT ALONE MICHAEL JACKSON EPIC spokesman. "Because we believe all of them NEW YORK- Michael Jackson is alone in this week. This is the second time that feat [the bar owners] would switch over to that Hot 100 history this week with his new sin- has happened this year. "One More kind of background music." gle, "You Are Not Alone," which debuts at Chance /Stay With Me" by the Notorious ADULT CONTEMPORARY 104 * KISS FROM A ROSE SEAL TUT / SIRE BMI losses, according to spokeswoman No. 1 on the chart. This is the first time a B.I.G. on Arista also debuted in the top Pat Baird, would be about the same. A record has entered the 37- year -old chart spot of that chart several months ago. COUNTRY 35 SESAC official said the losses would be "sig- at No. 1. Since Billboard began compiling the * NOT ON YOUR LOVE JEFF CARSON MCG CURB nificant." Commercially available since Aug. 15, Hot 100 with information based on re- H, The collection groups contend that if the the single has sold 120,000 units, according search from SoundScan and Broadcast O DANCE / CLUB PLAY 31 music is piped in over multispeaker systems to SoundScan. A promotional pressing of Data Systems in 1991, several singles T * NO MORE "I LOVE YOU "S" ANNIE LENNOX ARISTA to "enhance" the atmosphere for customers, the track, which is the second offering have debuted in the teen range of the then restaurants and bars should pay for the from Jackson's Epic opus, "HIStory," has chart. In the past year, all major labels DANCE / MAXI -SINGLES SALES 31 music. been gathering airplay at several radio have been releasing commercial singles * HOW HIGH REDMAN / METHOD MAN DEE JAM / RAL I The bills also call for per -program licens- formats for the past six weeks, and it is No. on Tuesday of each week, which, according and printed and online access to reper- 2 on Airplay Monitor's Rhythm/Crossover ing to Michael Ellis, associate publisher N LATIN 37 G * TU SOLO TU SELENA EMI LATIN toire. There is also an exemption for religious chart and No. 11 on the Top 40 /Main- of Billboard, "has given us a more accu- broadcasters attached to the bills. stream chart. It is No. 7 on Billboard's Hot rate comparison of first -week sales L R &B 26 Earlier this year, the restaurant and tavern 100 Airplay chart, which includes airplay movement for all singles. Now all records * YOU ARE NOT ALONE MICHAEL JACKSON EPIC owners were successful in getting increased from top 40 and AC stations. have a full six -day selling period during s House co- sponsorship for the bill, H.R. 789. The two- record "HIStory" set sold that first week -it's on a level playing RAP 23 Although still pending in subcommittee, the 62,000 units this week, according to field." * GANGSTA'S PARADISE COOLIO FEATURING L.V. MCA bill now has 118 co- sponsors, enough to over- SoundScan, and has sold a total of 1.3 mil- Since the institution of uniform release ride full committee hearings and send it di- lion units since its release June 20. dates by the majors, "Scream," the first ROCK / ALBUM ROCK TRACKS 105 rectly to the House floor for consideration. "This is what an artist and song of this single from "HIStory," and "One More * AND FOOLS SHINE ON BROTHER CANE VIRGIN The original House sponsor, Craig caliber deserves," says Barbara Seltzer, Chance/Stay With Me" both entered the Thomas, R -Wyo., now a newly elected sena- VP of promotion at Epic. "This proves Hot 100 at No. 5. TRACKS ROCK / MODERN ROCK 105 tor, introduced a companion bill, S. 1137, Aug. that, in the end, it's all about the music. It's "Having a full week on the street allows * TOMORROW SILVERCHAIR EPIC 9 in the Senate. A hearing on that bill has not so rewarding to see that people really records to debut higher on the chart," El- TOP VIDEO SALES yet been scheduled. want to hear this song." lis says. "On the average, we expect to see * PLAYBOY: THE BEST OF PAMELA ANDERSON 77 So far, rights groups have been unable to "You Are Not Alone" also came in at No. higher chart debuts in the future, but a T PLAYBOY HOME VIDEO O negotiate with the restaurateurs. 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"It ture direction and identity. German music scene." German industry. Helmut Fest, man- Warner Home Video releases `Bat- was based on how PopKomm, held here Aug. 17 -20, is Stein, who is also president of BMG aging director of Cologne -based EMI man Forever" on Oct. 31 priced at many more units being touted as the world's biggest Ariola in the German -speaking terri- Electrola and president of EMI Mu- $19.96. we're going to music industry event, but it is also a tories, went on to say that Germany sic in the Germany/Switzerland /- Warner will release "Batman For- sell at the lower focus for German companies' pride in has joined the ranks of the world's Austria region, says, "Practically, it ever" backed by a $25 million mar- price point." their achievements and newfound most important sources of repertoire was a sensational PopKomm, well or- keting campaign that includes cross- Lesinski says stature. (see story, page 58). ganized, and I congratulate the orga- promotional partners Fuji Film and studies showed Some observers are concerned that This year, PopKomm, held in the nizers. Philosophically, the point is Acclaim Entertainment. that intent to as the event grows, it is in danger of Cologne Congress Center, attracted that the original meaning of The price, $5 less than that of the BRTMRN purchase was losing its status as an avenue of expo- 600 exhibiting companies and occu- PopKomm is being lost. Originally, it two previous "Batman" titles, will FoREVEp 35% higher at sure for up- and -coming acts from pied 180,000 square feet of exhibition (Continued on page 19) place "Forever" against Buena :CO;It $19.96 than at Germany and continental Europe. Vista Home Video's "The Santa $24.98. But most are pleased with the Clause," which is due in stores Oct. In addition, the $12.95 MAP stature of the show. In his keynote 24 at $19.99. The titles have a scored well with all- important im- speech at PopKomm, Thomas Stein, Rounder Flies At Chance $12.95 minimum advertised price pulse buyers. chairman of German labels group requirement for co -op reimburse- "Warner made the right call," says BPW, said, "We in the recorded mu- ment. Tower Records and Video VP John sic industry -let me say here un- To Purchase Flying Fish Warner VP of marketing Tom Thrasher. "That price point ensures equivocally -are proud of PopKomm. Lesinski says that the low- priced (Continued on page 118) That is because PopKomm has now BY CHRIS MORRIS purview through the years to encom- established itself as the world's pass rock'n'roll, blues, country, reg- In a move designed to unite two gae, R &B, soul, Cajun, and Tex -Mex. eminent independent roots music la- In the early '80s, the company pur- bels, Cambridge, Mass. -based chased the small folk label Philo Turner Vid Cos. Rounder Records has signed a letter Records. Today, Rounder's catalog of intent to purchase Chicago -based contains more than 1,600 titles. Flying Fish Records. The late Flying Fish founder Bruce Now Sell Direct Rounder and Flying Fish execu- Kaplan met Nowlin as a University of tives will not comment on the terms of Chicago student and became what To Wal -Mart the sale. It is expected that, following due diligence procedures, the deal BY SETH GOLDSTEIN will be closed in October. The two companies have similar NEW YORK- Turner Home Enter- histories and highly congruent cata- tainment and New Line Home Video logs. have Wal -Mart in their grasp. Born out of the active Cambridge video players, owned by folk scene, Rounder was founded in The home Myrrh Merriment. Amy Grant celebrates her re- signing with contemporary now selling 1970 by partners Marian Leighton Turner Broadcasting, are Christian Myrrh Records, her label home for 18 years. Her most recent to giant. In Levy, Ken Irwin, and Bill Nowlin. Be- direct the retail recent album, "House Of Love," was recently certified double platinum. Pictured, has ginning business with releases by old - months, Wal -Mart eliminated from left, are E. Michael Blanton, CEO of Grant's management firm, movie time banjoist George Pegram and the Levy calls a "fellow communard" in rackjobbers from most of its Blanton /Harrell Entertainment; Sam Moore, president /CEO of Myrhh parent string band the Spark Gap Wonder the Rounder Collective-which be- purchases. company Thomas Nelson Inc.; Roland Lundy, president of Word Inc.; Grant; which New Line, Boys, Rounder made its commercial came Rounder Records -from 1972 Turner, distributes Jim Chaffee, VP /GM of Myrrh Records; Dan E. Harrell, CEO of Blanton/ breakthrough in 1978 with blues rock- until he formed his own label in 1974. began the new relationship with its Harrell Entertainment; and David Slaughter, president of Blanton /Harrell. summer direct -to- sell -through release, er George Thorogood. In fact, one of Flying Fish's first re- "The Swan Princess." Although he Rounder expanded its stylistic leases, the landmark Vassar won't provide numbers, Turner sell - Clements -led session "Hillbilly Jazz," through sales VP Craig Van Gorp says, originally bore a Rounder catalog "We saw an upside" from Wal -Mart, number. which improved margins while boost- Flying Fish went on to issue al- ing its order. bums by such roots acts as Sweet Overall, Turner executive VP /GM Billboard Bows Blues Albums Chart Honey In The Rock, John Hartford, Stuart Snyder claims to have shipped Billboard officially has the blues -and is proud of it- "Moreover, page 1 assignments like our 1994 lead piece Doc Watson, Norman Blake, Chris some 3.5 million copies of "Swan as a new chart, Top Blues Albums, debuts this week. on the Mississippi-based Fat Possum and Rooster Blues Smither, and the Austin Lounge Princess." It is backed by an extensive The new 15- position chart will appear every other week labels and our 1995 cover story on the blues -rock revival Lizards. About 300 of the label's 500 - Pillsbury cross-promotion. in the Artists & Music section, accompanied by the Top were also part of our deepening editorial focus on the en- (Continued on page 19) Both companies have more retailers World Music Albums and Top Reggae Albums charts during legacy and artistic force of this timeless genre," than Wal-Mart in mind for direct deliv- (see page 36). The blues chart is based on data from White adds. "Our blues chart is not just an acknowledge- ery. Every chain with a computerized SoundScan, which monitors sales at stores that represent ment of a commercial reality, it's also an editorial judg- In point-of -sale system is a candidate, say more than 85% of U.S. music retail volume. ment to encourage this music because of its cultural mer- Two Camps Van Gorp and Kevin Kasha, senior VP As with Billboard's other biweekly music sales charts, it. It's crucial our readers in 110 countries understand of sales and distribution for New Line. Top Blues Albums will be compiled on a weekly basis and that the primary intent of Billboard's charts is to accu- Early Talks For "It starts the conversations," Kasha made available each week to subscribers of Billboard In- rately trace the impact of a form of music, while a prima- says. "Everything's in flux right now." formation Network and SoundScan. (The numbers in the ry purpose of the publication's editorial coverage is to DVD Standard Kmart is on the list, as are supermar- "Last Week" column will reflect each title's position from help artists get on the charts. Billboard chronicles the fu- kets and expansion- minded video the previous unpublished week.) ture, and the blues belongs to it." At an Aug. 24 press conference, chains like Hollywood Entertainment, "The seed for this was planted at a National Assn. of The first No. i title on Top Blues Albums is Eric Clap - held during the Berlin consumer elec- trade sources indicate. Independent Record Distributors and Manufacturers ton's "From The Cradle," the multiplatinum collection tronics show, Sony and Philips said POS usually means the next step - convention when several labels asked Billboard about the that previously topped The Billboard 200. they were in "preliminary talks" with electronic data interchange with sup - feasibility of a blues chart," says director of charts Geoff The chart reveals blues' many hues, from traditional digital videodisc rivals Toshiba and pliers-is in reach. EDI leads to auto- Mayfield. "Commitment to the music by independent and Delta and Chicago roots to some of the music's more con- Time Warner about a common stan- matic fulfillment of orders from major labels, along with the genre's impact at retail, and temporary strains. As with other Billboard specialty dard. duplicator warehouses to outlets. the historical significance of the blues in shaping Ameri- charts, inclusion on the blues chart indicates Billboard In a statement released the same Turner and New Line have hired an can music, all led Billboard's management to launch this has determined retailers are likely to merchandise these day, Time Warner endorsed the dis- outside service organization to stock chart." titles in their blues sections. Titles by artists who are not cussions. "We are optimistic that the shelves, a next step already taken by As Timothy White, Billboard's editor in chief, notes, typically considered blues acts, such as Clapton or No. 5 technical issues can be resolved," said direct -account pioneers Disney and "Since 1993, when Buddy Guy was presented with the Jimi Hendrix, will be considered on a case -by -case basis. Warner Home Video president War- 20th Century Fox. Century Award -the publication's highest honor for dis- New York -based senior chart manager Suzanne Bap- ren Lieberfarb. "A single standard is New Line inaugurates its shipments tinguished creative achievement -we have been moving tiste will oversee the new chart. She readied the chart for in the best interest of consumers and to Wal -Mart with two animated en- toward this acknowledgement of the importance and the publication with assistance from Billboard chart depart- retailers." tries, "The Mask" television series and modern momentum of the blues. The new blues chart is ment staffers Paul Page, Datu Faison, and Anthony The movie and computer communi- "Mortal Kombat," which precedes the the culmination of inquiry and discussion with artists and Colombo. Baptiste also manages Billboard's R &B and ties have been calling for one DVD hit live- action feature of the same labels. reggae charts. standard combining the best features (Continued on page 118) of both systems. SETH GOLDSTEIN

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Senior Writer: Chris Morris (LA.) garded by some as an elitist exercise for the ances, and this has enormously increased I believe this can best be done by practical R&B Music: J.R. Reynolds, Editor (L.A.) intellectually and financially privileged. This the range and choice of good music available example. With the support of Carnegie Hall Country Music/Nashville: Deborah Evans Price, Associate Editor Dance Music: Larry Flick, Editor (N.Y.) is wrong. to students and music lovers everywhere. and with the help of some of this country's Retail: Ed Christman, Senior Ed. (N.Y.), Don Jeffrey, Associate Ed. (N.Y.) In Hungary in the '20s, Zoltán Kodály de- finest principal players in orchestras, I was Home Video: Seth Goldstein, Editor (N.Y.), Eileen Fitzpatrick, Associate Ed. (LA.) Pro Audio/Technology: Paul Vema, Editor (N.Y.) veloped a method of teaching schoolchildren able last year to put together an orchestral Enter*Active: Marilyn A. 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In Chicago, at St. They confirmed my belief that there is no Lisa Collins, Larry LeBlanc, Jim Macnie, Moira McCormick, Sir Georg Solti is limit to what can be achieved, as long David Nathan, Havelock Nelson, Heidi Waleson Gregory's, boys from underprivileged just homes get a new start in life at a school that, widely regarded as the as no compromises are made in quality. International Editor in Chief: ADAM WHITE world's greatest living International Deputy Editor: Thom Duffy together with the normal curriculum, Thanks to the support of my record com- International Music Editor: Dominic Pride conductor. European News Editor: Jeff Clark -Meads teaches them singing. pany, London/Decca, the performances have German Bureau Chief: Wolfgang Spahr All school -aged children should, in my been documented and will, I hope, encour- Japan Bureau Chief: Steve McClure opinion, have music as part of their school age others as much as they did all of us who Far East Bureau Chief: Mike Levin curriculum, either unison singing or making participated. CHARTS & RESEARCH music type of music: jazz, classical, The accessibility has, in turn, led to a rise Quality in music, as in all other profes- Associate Publisher: MICHAEL ELLIS -any Director of Charts: Geoff Mayfield (L.A.) folk, ethnic -not only to enrich their lives, in the public's expectations of and its de- sions, does not come easily. It demands the Chart Managers: Suzanne Baptiste (Senior Manager R &B/Reggae), Anthony but to encourage them to live and work to- mand for a very high standard of music - greatest degree of devotion and hard work Colombo (Album Rock/New Age), Ricardo Companioni (Dance), Datu Faison (Rap/Jazz/Gospel/World Music), Steven Graybow (Adult gether in harmony. When they grow older, making. Young or aspiring musicians have, by those who practice it, and it needs en- Contemporary), Wade Jessen (Country), John Lannert (Latin), the very talented will go on to make music as a result, more of a challenge than ever be- lightened financial support from those who Jerry McKenna (Hot 100), Mark Marone (Modem Rock/Studio Action), who choose other fore to aim a level of quality in per- want to see our children and encour- Geoff Mayfield (Billboard 200/Heatseekers), Marc Zubatkin (Video/Classical) professionally, but those at their taught Chart Production Manager: Michael Cusson paths in life will always carry a sense of mu- formances that will satisfy this demand. aged to make music. Good music of all kinds Assistant Chart Production Manager: Paul Page sic with them. All my life I have worked toward the best has enriched our civilization and society for Archive Research Supervisor: Silvio Pietroluongo Administrative Assistants: Steven Graybow (N.Y.), Aurani Walker (L.A.) Not everyone is fortunate enough to live possible quality in making music. I was ex- hundreds of years.

SALES within easy reach of a center of live music - ceptionally fortunate, as a music student in As we celebrate Classical Music Month, I Associate Publisher/U.S.: JIM BELOFF making or somewhere often visited by the Budapest, to learn from teachers who had, would like to ask everyone who is able to Advertising Services Manager: Michele Jacangelo best musicians. However, thanks to the re- in turn, learned from master musicians of provide support for the development and New York: Ken Karp, Ken Piotrowski, Patricia A. Rod Jennings, Deborah Robinson, Erica Bengtson, Phyllis Demo, Jef Lestingi cording industry, great classical music has the 19th century. I, therefore, regard it as teaching of music, and I would like to thank Classified (N.Y.): Jeff Serrette, Susan Mazo become accessible around the world to peo- my duty to find ways, as we come to the end the recording industry for its leadership in LA.: Jodie Francisco, Gary Nuell, Lezle Stein, ple of all ages and in all walks of life. Re- of this century, to pass on this wisdom to the making music available to so many. Alyse Zigman, Evelyn Aszodi Nashville: Lee Ann Photoglo, Mary DeCroce Associate Publisher/Intl.: GENE SMITH Europe: Christine Chinetti (London), Robin Friedman Tokyo: Tokuro Akiyama, 044 -433-4067 L E T T E R S Southeast Asia: Grace Ip, 310-330 -7888 (L.A.) Milan: Lidia Bonguardo, 011 -3936 -254 -4424 Pads: Francois Millet, 33- 1-4549 -2933 MORE POP IS NEEDED IN JAll Melbourne: Amanda Guest, 011 -613 -824 -8260/8263 (fax) does from firsthand experience. Cha- partnership between the music industry Latin America/Mlami: Angela Rodriguez, 305 -441 -7976 I'd like to add my thoughts to Vincent quico told us how he learned as a badly and music therapy has already begun Mexico: Daisy Ducret 213- 525 -2307 Bonvissuto's letter, "Can Jazz Return To injured 12- year -old what only music and is producing wonderful results. Here MARKETING The Forefront" (Billboard, Aug. 5). When could do to lessen pain and promote reha- in the clinic that my wife and I direct, the Director of Marketing: ELISSA TOMASETTI I pick up a new album by a vocalist and bilitation. music therapy treatment received by ev- Promotion Art Director: Tony Santo Special Events Manager: Maureen Ryan see "My Funny Valentine," I could just These are important years in the devel- ery child, adolescent, or adult from our Promotion Coordinator: Melissa Subatch scream. While it's a great song, such opment and recognition of music therapy. staff of therapists is largely subsidized Marketing and Publicity Associate: Gayle Finkelstein Circulation Manager: Jeanne Jamin standards have been done to death. Increasingly, that much of the program- by the music industry. So is the training European Circulation Manager: Sue Dowman (London) In 1985, Miles Davis recorded Cyndi ming of the human brain is fundamen- we give to music therapy students, the vi- Assistant Circulation Manager: Adam Waldman "Time Time." On tally musical. There are hardly any func- research into we conduct, Group Sales Manager: Jeff Somerstein Lauper's lovely After tal therapy Circulation Promotion Account Manager: Trish Daly Louw her 1994 album, Nancy Wilson recorded tions in our thought processes, our and the instructional material that goes ',PRODUCTION a powerful version of "I Can't Make You feelings, and our actions that cannot be out to the field. Director: MARIE R. GOMBERT Love Me," originally recorded by Bonnie influenced by music. Music therapists the I would like to take this opportunity to Advertising Production Manager: John Wallace Raitt and written by Mike Reid and Allen world over know this through their prac- recognize and acknowledge our sup- Associate Advertising Production Manager: Lydia Mikulko Advertising Production Coordinator: Cindee Weiss Shamblin, while David Sanborn recorded tical work in every area of special human porters in the music industry for their Editorial Production Manager: Terrence C. Sanders Sade's "Pearls" on his latest album. need, from the elderly to crack -addicted energy, commitment, and dedication. Associate Editorial Production Manager: Drew Wheeler Specials Production Editor: Marcia Repinski Especially to be commended is Holly babies, from autistic children to psychiat- Here in New York, they have supported Assistant Specials Production Editor: Marc Giaquinto Cole for stretching the boundaries of rically ill adults, from HIV /AIDS pa- music therapy in the name of Nordoff- Systems/Technology Supervisor: Barry Bishin jazz: She's songs by Elvis Cos- tients to the developmentally disabled. Robbins faithfully for seven years. Their Composition Technicians: Morris Kliegman, Anthony T. Stallings, Susan Chicola recorded Directories Production Manager: Len Durham tello, Prince, and Stephen Sondheim, as Those of us who are members of the contributions make possible our ongoing ADMINISTRATION well as a magnificent album of Tom Waits National Assn. for Music Therapy, and contributions to our clients' well- being. Senior Vice President/General Counsel: Georgina Challis songs (Billboard, July 22). indeed all music therapists, applaud Cha- I must extend my gratitude back to Director of Research: Jane Ranzman Today's jazz artists should remember quico's intention to serve the cause of 1976, when members of the music indus- Directories Publisher: Ron Willman On -Line Sales/Support: Vince Beese that what we now consider standards by music therapy through his own gift of try in London first recognized the impor- Distribution Director: Edward Skiba the likes of Porter, Gershwin, and Arlen music. tance of music therapy through the work Billing: Debbie Liptzer - Assistant to the Publisher: Kara DioGuardi were once the popular songs of the day. I can only endorse his idea that "a that my former colleague, Dr. Paul Nor Patrick M. Hnidka partnership between the music therapy doff, and I had established. Since then, PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER: HOWARD LANDER Pittsburgh community and people in the music in- the untiring efforts and generosity of BILLBOARD OFFICES: dustry will inevitably expand this part of countless fund -raisers in the U.K., the New York Washington, D.C. Nashville INDUSTRY SUPPORTS MUSIC THERAPY the healing process," for I know from ex- U.S., Germany, and Australia have ena- 1515 Broadway 733 15th St. N.W. 49 Music Square W. N.Y., NY 10036 Wash., D.C. 20005 Nashville, TN 37203 It was with complete agreement that I perience that this is a true vision. There bled music therapy to reach thousands 212-764-7300 202 -783 -3282 615 -321 -4290 read Craig Chaquico's commentary, are many people in the record companies who otherwise would not have the oppor- edit fax 212 -536 -5358 fax 202- 737 -3833 fax 615 -320-0454 "Music Can Aid The Healing Process" and music and entertainment industries tunity to know its uplifting and restoring sales fax 212 -536 -5055 London Tokyo (Billboard, April 9). As a music therapist who feel exactly the same way, and who powers. Los Angeles 3rd Floor 10th Floor No. 103 for 36 years who has seen the healing have been actively involved for many Dr. Clive Robbins Sogo-Hirakee ddio Bldg., 4-12 5055 Wilshire Blvd. 23 Ridgnount St. founder, director Los Angeles, CA 90036 London WC1E 7A11 Hirakae2d3 Ichure, powers of music help hundreds of disa- years. Co- co- 213-525 -2300 44- 171 -323 -6686 Chiyoda -ku, Tokyo 102, Japan bled and disadvantaged children and I have had the incredible good fortune The Nordoff- Robbins Music Therapy Clinic -7246 telex 66 -4969 sales fax 44- 171 -323 -2314 3- 3262 I his heartfelt com- to know many of these dedicated sup- New York University fax 213 -525 -2394/2395 edit fax 44- 171 -631 -0428 fax 3-3262 -7247 adults, understand * mitment to music therapy, springing as it porters of music therapy. In reality, the New York ro - Articles and letters appearing on this page serve as a forum for the expression of views of general interest. The opinions offered here are not necessarily those of Billboard or its management. Bboard Mtdc Group Letters should be submitted to the Letters Editor. Commentaries should be submitted to Commentary Editor Susan Nunziata, Billboard, 1515 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10036.

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Tommy Boy's `MTV Party' GRP Jazzes Up Beatles' Tunes Sets Score Hits For Charity Tribute To Precede Fab Four Documentary BY CARRIE BORZILLO BY LARRY FLICK LOS ANGELES -GRP Records NEW YORK -Having raised more hopes to capitalize on the excitement than $7 million to date for the AMC surrounding ABC -TV's "The Beatles Cancer Research Center with its Anthology" documentary in Novem- hugely popular, star -studded "MTV ber with the Sept. Party To Go" compilation series, 26 release of the Tommy Boy Records has estab- eclectic tribute al- FREEMAN BENSON lished a successful blueprint for bum "(I Got No fund -raising albums. Kick Against) jazz/AC radio. Elsewhere on the col- Since 1991, the label has released NAUGHTY BY NATURE Modern Jazz." lection, Krall shows off her romantic six of the "Party" albums, each The 14 -track al- vocal stylings on "And I Love Her "; earning either gold or platinum cer- eludes dance, hip -hop, and R &B bum, subtitled "A Groove Collective gets funky on "I tification from the RIAA. According styles, much of the material has GRP Artists' Cele- Want You (She's So Heavy) "; Russ to AMC, the "MTV Party To Go" se- reached the top 10 of the Hot 100. bration Of The Songs Of The Beat- Freeman & the Rippingtons add ries accounts for nearly 20% of its For example, the sixth installment les," features artists ranging from times enterprising arrangements. gospel singers and rhythm loops to annual funding. of the series, which was released in veteran Dave Grusin to newcomer Di- For instance, George Benson offers "While My Guitar Gently Weeps "; Although the sets have a street - October 1994, includes "Regulate" ana Krall. The album has vocal and in- a moving version of "The Long And and Arturo Sandoval does a big-band oriented musical direction that in- (Continued on page 20) strumental renditions of the classic Winding Road," which is the first sin- version of "Blackbird." tunes with sometimes faithful, some- gle for adult contemporary and (Continued on page 116)

New Set Traces Estefan Opens Doors To Janet's `Decade' New Sounds With Epic Set With Hits, More BY JOHN LANNERT

BY CRAIG ROSEN Gloria Estefan says that her upcoming Spanish- language album, LOS ANGELES -With the Oct. 10 "Abriendo Puertas" (Opening Doors), release of "Design Of A Decade 1986- goes far beyond the typical yuletide 1996" on A &M, Janet Jackson makes release. a return of sorts to the label that is- The album, sued her first four albums. which, according The greatest -hits set features ma- to the superstar terial from Jackson's A &M albums vocalist, is the Humming Along. The members of Champaign, III., act Hum took some time epic Nation brainchild of hus- "Control" and "Rhythm backstage during the Lollapalooza tour, for which they played five dates on the 1814," as well as band /manager Emilio Estefan, con- second stage, to pose with their No. 1 Heatseekers T- shirts. The shirts al- tains a smorgasbord of Latin Ameri- her Virgin commemorate the band's rise to the top of the Heatseekers chart with the RCA "Janet." can rhythms buttressing a buoyant bum - album "You'd Prefer An Astronaut." This week, "Stars," the first single from the plus two new mix of holiday- oriented songs and album, is No. 19 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart and No. 34 on Album Rock tracks (Bill- odes to universal love and family. It is then there's this record," says Gloria Tracks. The band hits the road Sept. 1 for a month with Bush; its second single, Aug. 12). due Sept. 26 from Epic Records in the with a chuckle. "Emilio and [Sony board, "I'd Like Your Hair Long," goes to modern rock radio Sept. 10. Shown, from left, The will U.S. Music Entertainment president/ album are Jeff Dimpsey, Bryan St. Pere, Tim Lash, and Matt Talbott. (Photo: Ben White) include a 24- "There's Christmas music, and COO] Tommy Mottola were chatting page booklet about this album, and I thought it JACKSON featuring new would be a Christmas record in Span- photos and liner ish. When Emilio came with these notes with an interview with Jackson. Byrd Bares `Soul' On Polydor Chronicles songs, I thought, `My god, this is just The CD will carry a suggested list so different.' But some of these songs price of $17.98, the cassette will be BY J.R. REYNOLDS portant singles Bobby recorded on hopefully will live on way beyond priced at $11.98, and a two -LP Brownstone Records, but I began Christmas because of the positive vinyl version will be available for LOS ANGELES -Timing couldn't hearing from fans who were asking if messages and interesting rhythms." $15.98. be better for the Polydor Chronicles this track or that was going to be in- Emilio views "Abriendo Puertas" In addition, a "Design Of A release of "Bobby Byrd Got Soul: The cluded," he says. as more of a musical homage to Lati- Decade" home video and laserdisc Best Of Bobby Byrd," an anthology of Weinger also had a conversation nos than as a holiday set. "We will be released, priced at $19.95 and the vocalist/keyboardist's turntable with former Pais- brought a lot of different people from $29.95, respectively, featuring a hits on the Smash, King, and Brown- ley Park VP and Latin America to play on the album- videoclip for each song on the album, stone labels spanning 1963 -72. Brown organiza- especially from Colombia-because I with the exception of the new track In light of the current demand for tion staffer Alan was thinking if we were going to do "Twenty Foreplay." vintage soul music among a cross -sec- Leeds, who provid- another Spanish -language album, we The release of "Design Of A tion of consumers, independent R &B ed all the archival should pay tribute to Latin America Decade" comes at an interesting time retailers have more than a passing in- material. "He con- with a record that hopefully will make for Jackson. Her Virgin contract is terest in "Bobby Byrd Got Soul." The vinced me to do a Latins feel closer to each other," he said to include a clause that could al- collection features two previously un- more comprehen- says. low her to leave the label. If Jackson released tracks and a vintage public sive collection," BYRD Composed and arranged by Colom- opts to take advantage of that oppor- service announcement against drug artists of the day. I'm sure that origi- says Weinger. bian-born Kike Santander, "Abriendo tunity and leave Virgin, likely suitors abuse. nal Bobby Byrd and James Brown As a result, the album includes the Puertas" leans heavily on accordion would include A &M and Dream - Says Joe Long, owner of the Brook- fans will also be interested in this al- '60s singles "Baby Baby Baby," "I'm accents to flavor Latino rhythms Works SKG, which has already lyn, N.Y. -based independent retail bum." Just A Nobody," "We're In Love," from Cuba (son), Colombia (vallenato, signed George Michael. store Birdy's Tapes and Audio (for- According to PolyGram Chronicles and "You've Got To Change Your cumbia), Puerto Rico (bomba), and If a deal could be made to bring merly Birdel's), "Ever since hip -hop A &R director of catalog development Mind." the Dominican Republic (merengue). Jackson back to the A &M fold, presi- artists and DJs have rediscovered the Harry Weinger, "Bobby Byrd Got Released Aug. 22, the set's 22 tracks The album's title track, which will be dent/CEO Al Cafaro is clearly inter- music of the '60s and '70s, they've Soul" was initially slated as an anthol- were digitally remastered and origi- released Wednesday (30) as the lead- ested. been looking for music from Bobby ogy of Byrd's funk records of the '70s. nally produced by James Brown, the off single, blends son and vallenato (Continued on page 114) Byrd, James Brown, and other soul "We were going to feature all the im- (Continued on page 114) (Continued on page 114)

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Bank Pulls ETM Funding, Def Jam Boxed Set Starts Own Ticket Venture Celebrates 10 Years BY ERIC BOEHLERT master, which has pricing practices Of Music, Culture that are objectionable to the band. NEW YORK -A Philadelphia mer- ETM served as Pearl Jam's ticket- BY J.R. REYNOLDS chant bank that was providing ing alternative until late June, bridge financing for ETM, the To celebrate its 10th anniver- start -up company that sold and sary in the music business, Def distributed tick- FILLMORETOUR &TICKET LTD. Jam will offer a look at its history ets for Pearl Jam in October, when it releases "Clas- concerts earlier when many of the band's summer sics," a four -CD boxed set. this year, has concerts were canceled (Billboard, The package will feature 54 ended its rela- July 8). Garman says that neither tracks, ranging tionship with that ETM's performance nor the differ- from L.L. Cool venture and ences between Fillmore and ETM J's "I Can't its own played a role in Pearl Jam canceling Live Without started Page In The House. Mercury recording artist Martin Page, center, celebrates PEARL JAM'S ticketing com- dates. My Radio," the De' with Mercury Records executive VP David Leach, left, and Mercury president Ed EDDIE VEDDER pany, Fillmore Pearl Jam was unavailable for first Def Jam Eckstine after a recent performance at the Bottom Line in New York. "In The Jam Touring and comment at press time. single released music group inc. House Of Stone And Light," the title track from his album, is No. 1 on the Hot 100 Ticket. ETM senior VP Schnieder - Co- 10th year anniversary Peter Recurrent Airplay chart. The album's second single, "Keeper Of The Flame," through &T, a of Fillmore meier insists that Fillmore was sim- lumbia in 1985, FT subsidiary recently debuted on the Hot 100. Mercantile, is issuing tickets for re- (Conti o 0( page 52) to contempo- scheduled Pearl Jam concerts set rary hits, such as Warren G's 1994 for September, as well as any addi- smash "Regulate." tional Pearl Jam concerts this year, The label, known for its rap ros- should they be announced. WEA Opens Nashville Christian Division ter, is also cementing its youth - Ray Garman, president of Fill - oriented R &B market share with more Mercantile, says that the BY DEBORAH EVANS PRICE panding marketplace. There is a says. "They want to grow it from the the soundtrack album for the film move came about when ETM failed growing awareness of Christian and ground up, instead of taking over "The Show." Released Aug. 8, the to meet a June 1 deadline for creat- NASHVILLE -The WEA Corp. has spiritual music, and we think, as the something that is already existing." soundtrack is No. 1 on the Top ing and installing free -standing re- expanded into the Christian music world's largest entertainment com- The first albums distributed R &B Albums chart and No. 4 on tail kiosks, a linchpin of ETM's roll- market with the opening of Warner pany, that this is an area we should through the new The Billboard 200. It features such out strategy to become a Christian Distribution here. Veteran be focusing on." unit -known as acts as Mary J. Blige, Bone Thugs - multimedia ticketing company. "We contemporary Christian music exec- Scruggs Gales, the former execu- WCD -will be N- Harmony, 2Pac, A Tribe Called needed to go with our own people utive Melinda Scruggs Gales has tive VP of general market develop- veteran Christian Quest, the Notorious B.I.G., and a and our own technology," says Gar- been named VP /GM of the new divi- ment at Reunion Records, says she rock band White - collaboration between Redman man. sion. was attracted by WEA's commitment heart's debut for and Method Man. Pearl Jam has spent much of the "We felt like this was the right to the Christian marketplace. Curb Records' The first single from the album, last l'/: years trying to find ways to time," says WEA CEO Dave Mount. "They're in it. They're not just test- fledgling contem- "Live" by Onyx, is No. 96 on the tour without the support of Ticket- "We look at Christian music as an ex- ing it, they're committed to it," she porary Christian Hot R &B Singles chart. The film division and SCRUGGS GALES opened Aug. 25. Gaither Vocal The soundtrack release is in- Band member Jonathan Pierce's dicative of the many ways in which DEATH ROW ADDS LAWSUIT TO TIME WARNER RAP STEW "One Love," also on Curb. Both are Def Jam and its parent company, BY CHRIS MORRIS scope act Tha Dogg Pound. Time Warner executives have de- due Oct. 10. Rush Communications, have and BILL HOLLAND As the legal conflict escalated, In- layed any further meetings on the "We're thrilled with WEA's en- evolved in the decade since they terscope's status within Time Warner split until after Labor Day. trance in the Christian market and were established by Rush Commu- As Death Row Records followed remained in limbo. A knowledgeable The breakdown of negotiations is thrilled with their choice of Melinda nications founder /CEO Russell Interscope Records into federal court source says negotiations for Inter - almost certainly tied to events de- Scruggs Gales," says Dennis Han- Simmons. with a lawsuit against C. DeLores scope to buy back Time Warner's 50% tailed in the suit filed by Death Row, non, GM/senior VP of marketing for Simmons has taken the company Tucker, the vocal rap critic and chair- stake in the rap label stuttered to a which is distributed by Interscope, in the Curb Group. "We've been work- from an unknown independent rap man of the National Political Con- halt Aug. 10, five days before Inter - U.S. District Court in Los Angeles on ing with the people at WEA almost a label to an entertainment congress of Black Women condemned scope filed its suit against Tucker Aug. 17. year, and I believe it's a perfect com- glomerate worth an estimated $66 the actions against her as "frivolous." (Billboard, Aug. 26). The action -like one filed only two plement, from a distribution point of million that includes music, film, Tucker attempted to take credit for While expressing no doubt that In- days before by Interscope -names view, to what we've done." Curb television, and fashion apparel. the delay in the release of the contro- terscope's exit from Time Warner will Tucker as the principal defendant; switched from Cema Distribution to Rush Associated Labels, which versial album by Death Row/Inter- be achieved, the source adds that (Conti Hued on page 115) (Continued on page 115) (Continued on page 51)

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RECORD COMPANIES. Keith Thomas is appointed an exclusive producer at Sony Music. Through his company, Yellow Elephant Music, he will provide his services to Sony and all of its labels. He has produced and written for such artists as Selena, Vanessa Williams, Amy Grant, and BeBe and CeCe Winans. THOMAS ROBINSON TRIM -DACOSTA COLEMAN WILLIAMS RUTLEDGE SATENSTEIN SPENCER Peter Robinson is promoted to senior director of A &R at RCA Amy Bloebaum is named nation- He was publisher of Minnesota PUBLISHING. Paul Satenstein is Publishing in New York. She was Records in New York. He was asso- al manager of media relations at Calls magazine. named CFO for MCA Music Pub- creative coordinator. ciate director of A &R /East Coast. Priority Records in Los Angeles. Ron Rutledge is appointed studio lishing in Los Angeles. He was di- Eric Polin is named partner of Sandra Trim -DaCosta is pro- She held the same position at Rela- manager of A &M Recording Stu- rector of finance business develop- Wixen Music Publishing in Cal- moted to VP of marketing at GRP tivity Records. dios in Los Angeles. He was traffic ment at EMI Music Worldwide. abasas, Calif. He ran a music royal- Records in New York. She was di- Sonic Images Records names manager. Kim Jones is promoted to direc- ties and publishing consulting firm rector of marketing. Brad Pressman director of A &R Angelica Cob is promoted to tor of creative services for Ham - and worked as a marketing execu- Glynice Coleman is appointed and national promotions and manager of media relations/West stein Music Group in Nashville. She tive for Walt Disney, Warner Bros., executive VP /GM at Gamma Jonathan Platt VP of business af- Coast at Atlantic Records in Los was a professional manager. and Vestron Pictures. Records in New York. She was VP fairs in Los Angeles. They were, re- Angeles. She was a publicist. Carol Spencer is appointed A &R of urban music at EMI Records. spectively, A &R representative and Mika El -Baz is promoted to se- coordinator at Rondor Music Inter- RELATED FIELDS. Bruce Gillmer Loose Cannon Records in New music coordinator for Media Rights. nior director of media relations at national in Los Angeles. She was as- is named VP of music and talent re- York names Bernadette Williams Dan Vaagenes is appointed na- Island Records in New York. She sistant to the senior VP of creative. lations at VH1 in New York. He was A &R manager. She was an A &R as- tional marketing director for Red was national director of media rela- Amy Ciatti is named manager of music executive for "The Jon Stew- sistant at Mercury Records. House Records in St. Paul, Minn. tions. catalog exploitation at EMI Music art Show."

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Lang Serves Up `All You Can Eat' New WB Set A Departure From `Ingénue' BY TERRI HORAK writing since 1992's "Ingenue." for me, as a programmer, to say, Whereas that earlier project took 'Yeah, we can't wait to bang it,' be- NEW YORK -For k.d. lang, the tion a coy, private tone, "All You Can cause I have no idea what she has tle of her new Warner Bros. album, Eat" is a happier, sexier, and more up her sleeve." "All You Can Eat," serves as a re- extroverted album. That confusion is exactly what minder to keep her perspective The single; "If I Warner Bros. hopes to clear up with amidst the overwhelming array of Were You," the new album. Carl Scott, senior options she faced following her ca- places lang's VP of artist relations and lang's reer breakthrough, the Grammy - lithe, determined product manager at Warner, says winning "Ingenue." vocals on top of a this is her most radio -friendly rec- "The position that success puts rumbling bass - ord to date. "We're going to try to Tom Cats. Buffalo Tom kicks back after kicking off its tour at New York's Irving you in is very tedious, and the smor- line, giving the bring radio home for her, and I Plaza to support its new album, "Sleepy Eyed." Shown, from left, are Buffalo gasbord is very vast," lang says of tune an intense, think this album offers radio a Tom's Tom Maginnis; Elektra senior VP of promotions Greg Thompson; Elektra the title. "It's really up to you if dreamlike qual- chance to come to the party." manager of secondary promotions Matt Levy; Buffalo Tom's Bill Janovitz; Elektra you're going to make yourself sick. LANG ity. It ships Sept. But as important as radio is, it is senior director of national alternative promotions Joel Klaiman; Elektra VP of "This past year was a big year for 26 to jazz /AC, only one piece of the marketing puz- alternative promotions Matt Pollack; Elektra senior director of video promotions me to regain my values and my fo- Hot AC, and top 40 formats. zle for the. album. Because lang is and marketing Lauren Spencer; Elektra VP of AOR promotions Paul Brown; cus [on] how to maintain my artistry A video for "If I Were You" will such a media favorite, the label is Elektra manager of college promotions and marketing Peter Rosenbloom; and in the entertainment business," be released concurrently. Discus- taking a global approach to public - Buffalo Tom's Chris Colbourn. says the singer. sions are ongoing for a possible (Continued on next page) The result, due Oct. 10, is an al- VH1 special. bum of deft, self- assured material "Constant Craving," lang's most that reflects lang's continuing de- successful single so far, peaked at sire to understand her emotions No. 2 on the Hot Adult Contempo- and "try to get as direct and simple rary chart and No. 38 on Hot 100 Red Hot Dating Tips For AIDS Generation; as possible," she says. "It makes be- Singles. But for the most part, airing an artist so much easier when play has been elusive for lang. you stop intellectualizing and ana- At triple -A outlet KFOG San Survival Of The Fittest At Elektra/EastWest lyzing and just get into feeling Francisco, PD Paul Marszalek, who things." hasn't heard the album yet, says, The songs on "All You Can Eat" "We don't know what to expect H OT, HOT, HOT: The Red Hot Organization is put- awareness message," says Carlin. "Because of the un- reveal the maturation of her song- from k.d. lang anymore. It's hard ting the finishing touches on its next AIDS benefit al- derground quality of the music, we felt like the fan- bum, which will come out Sept. 26. "Red Hot + Both- zine was the proper vehicle." Both releases were tar- ered: The Indie Rock Guide To Dating," coming from geted toward college radio stations and to Kinetic/Reprise, is a nifty compilation of new tunes by independent retailers, according to Alyson Shapero, Kadison Renewed indie- oriented alternative acts. Among the artists fea- Red Hot's director of marketing for this project. "The EMI's tured are Freedom Cruise (a makeshift union of Gui- real tool we've been trying to use to drive this cam- ded By Voices and the Breeders' Kim and Kelly paign is the media," she says. "The real challenge here By Muse Deal), Lisa Germano, the Verlaines, Built To Spill is taking a compilation record that's not tied,to a His `Delilah Blue' (with fellow Boise, Idaho, band Caustic Resin), and movie and create a lot of excitement." BY LARRY FLICK his album "Painted Desert Sere- Jay Farrar with Kelly Willis. To continue the build, Red Hot nade" to radio in 1994. The album was produced by Paul and Reprise are planning a press/ NEW YORK -The first thing you While Kadison's heartfelt story- Heck, one of the coordinators of retail/radio party in New York on notice about the "new" Joshua Kadi- teller approach to songwriting re- "Red Hot + Alternative." Sept. 26. A similar party will be son is that he has swapped his trade- mains intact, the tone of the mate- "After completing our two held in Los Angeles in early mark image of long blond locks and rial is less introverted and most recent fairly large projects, October. denim for a close- cropped coif, confessional and more observa- 'Red Hot + Cool,' and 'Red Hot Red Hot is also investigating goatee, and urbane threads. It is a tional -and it is couched in expan- + Country,' we were somewhat releasing a single from the al- physical change sive, dramatic arrangements that frustrated with how the music bum. Because of the high -profile that is indicative sidestep current radio trends in fa- business worked," says Red artists on other Red Hot collec- of the equally vor of classic pop, R &B, and blues Hot's executive director, John by Melinda Newman tions, obtaining single rights had sharp musical flavors. Carlin. "So we decided we would previously been too difficult. shift of his second Kadison admits that the danger of try to make a more independent Since its inception in 1989, the EMI collection, repeating himself is what drove him record, finance our own recording, and do something Red Hot Organization has raised more than $5 million "Delilah Blue," in a somewhat different musical di- that was closer to a distribution deal rather than a la- for AIDS relief and prevention education. After par- due in stores on rection. "Also, these songs reflect bel deal." ticipating labels recoup their expenses, no less than Oct. 10. the creative progression and growth The alliance with Warner Bros. -affiliated Reprise 80% of the money raised from each project goes to From the flour- KADISON that I've experienced since the last represents something of a victory for Red Hot. "We AIDS organizations; Red Hot keeps no more than ish of choir chants album," he says. "There is no joy in went with Warners because of the marketing commit- 20% for its overhead. and swelling church organs heard in feeling like you're part of some large ment," says Carlin. "I really like [Reprise head] the set's opening cut, "The Gospel conveyor belt, churning out 'prod- Howie Klein. Howie and [former Sire/Warner Bros. EVOLUTION: Elektra/EastWest has been quietly According To My 01' Man," it uct.' You make an album with the head] Seymour Stein had tried to sign 'Red, Hot + trimming its roster by letting artists go, as well as as- quickly becomes clear that there is hope that the world wants music Blue' but couldn't, because [former Warner Bros. signing them to other imprints. Elektra will confirm a slim possibility of finding a sequel that is pure in spirit. There was no chairman] Mo Ostin had a policy against charity rec- that among those gone are Angela Winbush, the to "Jessie," the plaintive ballad that way that I could have gone into the ords. It just seemed like poetic justice to come back Isley Brothers, and Clutch, who has moved to Atlan- successfully introduced Kadison and (Continued on next page) and do something with Howie. He really understands tic. Although not officially confirmed, Orange 9mm is the whole idea of indie labels." also headed to Atlantic. Tad has been dropped, and Given the album's concept, Red Hot thought about sources say that a few more acts expect to be cut over going through indie distribution (the album is fun- the next several days. A company statement made ex- S H U R E M I C R O P H O N E S neled through WEA's indie arm, Alternative Distribu- clusively to Billboard read, "Elektra Entertainment tion Alliance); however, says Carlin, "we realized that Group has concluded its relations with a small number with a record that isn't generated with big-name of artists. It is the normal result of any label's, includ- bands, we really needed a marketing commitment." ing Elektra's, evolutionary process, which included He adds, "We thought this is a great record; it's not four labels merging within the past year." PERFORMER like a midterm intermission with what we're doing as a company." THIS & THAT: The House of Blues is hosting its DESERVES The CD /cassette release was preceded by two 10- first off-site festival Aug. 26 at the Santa Barbara (Ca- inch releases, each of which had a number of the 18 lif.) County Bowl. Among the artists appearing are ANOTHER. songs featured on the CD. The first 10 -inch came out Buddy Guy, Little Feat, and the Brian Setzer Or- in May; the second in August. They.included fanzines chestra ... The Women in Music Business Assn. will that contained fairly explicit, amusing articles about hold its second annual convention Oct. 20 -22 in Nash- SHURE dating. "A critical component that has been part of the ville. Last year's event attracted more than 200

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Atlantic's Poe Will Be Unfamiliar Nevermore International Singer Says `Hello' With Eclectic Debut Facility Merchandising BY STEVE MIRKIN ing band together, and only West Coast centrate is the online world. A dedi- To dates are being planned. cated 'net surfer (the album's title Sold Its Co- Founder NEW YORK-Poe has led a peripa- The label will initially work alterna- track takes the Internet as a metaphor MCA Entertainment Services FMI handles merchandise sales tetic life, living hi Africa, India, Eur- tive radio and clubs. Krumper says that for personal relations), Poe has de- has sold its on -site merchandising for a wide range of musical, sport- ope, and the U.S. She became an eman- "Trigger Happy Jack" has a good signed her own World Wide Web site. concession company, Facility Mer- ing, and other entertainment events cipated minor at 16, going from chance to become a club hit, so, in addi- Visitors to the site will have access to chandising Inc., to FMI head Milt at more than 40 venues. FMI will Manhattan squatter to Princeton tion to the version on the album, three the video and Poe's stories and songs, Arenson. continue to hold merchandise con- scholar, and became a poet, dancer, Steve Lyon remixes of the song will be in addition to the usual tour and release Arenson, who helped start the tracts at all MCA concert venues, as model, and musician. These experi- available on 12-inch vinyl for clubs and information. Molino says the label is company in 1980, had linked with well as buildings operated by Spec - ences have been distilled into her Mod - as an extended play CD single for radio also interested in exploring the possi- MCA in 1986, when the entertain- tacor Management Group. Addi- ern/Atlantic debut, "Hello," which is as and retail. Because Krumper feels that bility of CD -ROMs. ment conglomerate purchased FMI. tionally, FMI handles the merchan- eclectic as her life. a club hit does not necessarily translate The Web site, the album, and all pro- He remains CEO/president of the dise contracts for more than a dozen The Oct. 10 release was recorded in into personal recognition, posters and motional material will be visually con - company, a title he has held since sports franchises. The company will Detroit and Los Angeles with a revolv- other point-of-purchase materials will nected by an icon or logo that Molino 1987. The purchase price of the be based in Woodland Hills, Calif. ing cast of collaborators ("Music is a be distributed. rills the "Poe ball," a mirror ball super- Aug. 1 sale was not available. MELINDA NEWMAN team sport," says the singer, whose Posters and other promotional mate- imposed with Poe's name, with the "0" nickname comes from her fondness for rials will also be used to promote the al- replaced by a star that contains Poe's Edgar Allen Poe. "I'm always willing to bum at retail. Both Krumper and Mo- portrait. listen to ideas, but I have the final lino are wary of in- stores for new While Poe looks forward to the re- say. ") The songs on "Hello" range from artists, but such performances are a lease of "Hello," her mind is already JOSHUA KADISON RENEWED the folk/funk of "Trigger Happy Jack" possibility if sales and airplay reach an racing to her next project. Fishkin is (Continued from preceding page) to the guitar and heavily amplified cello unspecified threshold. A limited num- looking ahead with her. Of some artists, studio and duplicated something lowed Kadison to broaden his per- arrangement of "That Day" to the cool ber of "meet and greets" are in the off- he says, "When you first hear them, that I've already done." spective as a songwriter. "You real- yearning of the title track. ing; advance copies of the album will be you have to decide if the album's a be- Fortunately, EMI has given ize that there are other people in the Michael Krumper, VP of product de- widely available for in -store play. ginning of something or an end. 'Hello' Kadison complete freedom to follow world and other approaches to life," velopment at Atlantic, doesn't see One area on which the label will con- is just a beginning." his muse. Although he kept in con- he says. "I learned that looking ex- Poe's eclecticism as a problem. He stant touch with Brian Koppelman, clusively [inward] cannot be all you feels that once listeners are "drawn in VP of A &R at the label, the singer/ do. It's so limiting. This album is by a song, they're willing to follow the LANG SERVES UP `ALL YOU CAN EAT' songwriter largely had free creative about other people as seen through artist in [her] steps." And Paul reign over the recording sessions for (Continued from preceding page) my eyes. Sorta like me as witness to Fishkin, Modern's CEO /president, is "Delilah Blue." different scenarios or stories." confident that if "Trigger Happy ity and promotion, and there will be With longtime partner Ben Mink, "He is so talented, and [has] such In putting together these various Jack," the album's first single, doesn't a simultaneous release of the album lang has expanded on the opales- a keen idea of what he wants that it stories for "Delilah Blue," Kadison break through, Poe's combination of worldwide. In addition to North cent glow of "Ingenue" with some was logical for him to handle the chose to keep the execution of the strong material and natural charm will American interviews, lang will distinctly funky grooves and rock production of the album himself," songs as earthy and direct as possi- win fans over. travel to Europe, Japan, Australia, edges. Koppelman says. "I heard each song ble. The album was recorded live Fishkin talks from experience: He and New Zealand to meet the press When it comes to composing, lang as it was being recorded, but when with acoustic instruments -"except signed Poe after one meeting and a before the end of the year. says, she and Mink have a "giant I listened to the whole album for the for the organs," he says with a quick listen to her demos. According to "We want to make everyone sandbox, and we get in there and first time, I thought, 'This is the laugh. "There are no synths or ma- Poe, when they met at Fishkin's LA aware that k.d.'s got a new album play." Their toys on the new album work of a mature artist.' " chines on this album. I wanted to office, he sat on the floor, listened to out, and the keenest way is the me- range from the traditional Chinese The campaign behind "Delilah give [listeners] the experience of her tape, chatted for a few minutes, and dia, which has been her biggest super -hu (violin) to sampled fax ma- Blue" begins on Sept. 5, when pro- hearing people playing nìusic to- then told her, "OK." She was at first porter from day one," says Scott. chine sounds. motional copies of the single "Take gether. It gives you a certain joy and unsure if that meant she was signed. "I Warner Bros. will be advertising "Sometimes we find a skeleton It On Faith" are circulated to pop energy that a machine can't. More didn't know if the meeting was over, or the album in national music maga- key, and it takes us on this journey and AC radio. EMI will begin offi- than anything, I want this album to what," she laughs. Fishkin concurs zines in the fourth quarter. Televi- that may never make the record," cially soliciting airplay for the piano - move people. And I'm hopeful that it with this account (he remembers, how- sion appearances are expected, lang says. "We can go all the way driven ballad on Oct. 17. Larry Stes- will." ever, getting off the floor and sitting it probably beginning in October with across town on the journey of a sel, senior VP /GM at the label, sees his desk), adding that he decided to "Late Show With David Letter- song." this single as a solid bridge between make Poe one of the Atlantic imprint's man" and "The Tonight Show." Musically and lyrically, "All You Kadison's two albums. two artists (the other is Stevie Nicks), Live dates will not get under way Can Eat" contains a selection of "There is enough familiarity to because it was immediately apparent to until next year. Lang will spend plain yet intricate material. From 'Take It On Faith' for radio [pro- him that she had all the tools. "She's most of 1996 playing "in one coun- the feel -good space-age pop of "Get grammers] to grab onto," he says. talented, she's bright, looked great, try or another," Scott says. U.S. Some" to the emotionally charged "Once we get this single where we had great songs and a lovely voice." To dates are not confirmed, but she will and anthemic "Acquiesce" and the want it, then you can take them fur- top it off, he says, "When you meet her, most likely play sheds in the sum- provocative, sultry "Sexuality," the ther into the heart of the album. it's obvious she's a star." mer, followed by theaters in the fall, album has an uncommon breadth. This is an important record for both Fishkin feels that Poe is an artist according to Scott. "I really try to write on different Joshua and this label. It affirms his who will benefit from personal contact. While lang's fame may exceed levels or different dimensions and commitment to a career of depth." Joanne Molino, product manager at her airplay and sales figures, she open up to different interpreta- During the week of Oct. 10, Atlantic, agrees, adding that once peo- does sell albums. The 3-year -old tions," lang says. "I write directly Kadison will embark on a 10 -city ple hear Poe's music, they're usually "Ingenue" has sold 1.5 million units, about love, because that's what I'm concert tour that will have him per- "intrigued by her and really want to according to SoundScan. Two of her most interested in, but I also write forming in small theaters across the work with her." But the label is taking previous releases, 1988's "Shadow - on a very spiritual level." U.S. Promotional pit stops at radio the cautious approach. Although land" and 1989's "Absolute Torch The tender "Infinite And Un- stations will be slotted to coincide Krumper says Poe is a strong per- And Twang," have been certified foreseen," with its almost lullaby with the gigs. Jon And Dave. Jon Bon Jovi, left, former, she is just now getting a tour- gold. Even 1993's soundtrack to the feel, was recorded four days I before "Everything do is going to be and David Letterman survey their quickly forgotten film "Even Cow- album was finished. the rooted in the music," Kadison says, New York fiefdom following Bon girls Get The Blues" has sold "I think that song hung on be- who plans to perform at as many Jovi's appearance on "Late Show 272,000 copies, to cause it's about point in according that turning stations as possible. "I really don't With David Letterman." The band SoundScan. [the] continuum where things stop want to sit and talk about [frivolous performed two songs on a blocked - "This company has a tremendous and instantaneously," lang start matters]." off section of 52nd Street adjacent to commitment to k.d. lang," says. "And, it was a song about fin- Kadison's Scott attitude toward promo- the Ed Sullivan Theater, which is says. "We consider her to be one of ishing the record a new tion was and starting shaped by the lengthy stint home to the Letterman show. our top artists, and she's very well- era." behind "Painted Desert Serenade," loved and respected." Still, lang had another idea for which he describes as a sometimes John Artale, senior buyer at 150- the album's final cut. "I thought it "bumpy" ride. "It was weird to occa- store National Record Mart in Car- would be kind of funny to end 'All sionally be talking with someone negie, Pa., has a similar opinion. You Can Eat' with the [title] 'I who had never heard the music, or "She's considered a major talent at Want It All,' because in a way you who were more interested in my ACTH/MART this point, and she's got enough ce- do. Especially in love, you get to a hair and appearance. I'm grateful to The results are fast. The reach is vest. And the call is lebrity to her that new audiences point where you say, 'You know, it's have come out of that whole experi- free! To place a Billboard will stick. If this one has anywhere not going to be all happiness' ... ence relatively unscathed." -Classified ad. call Jeff Serrette at (800) 223 -7524. POE near the aesthetics of 'Ingenue,' But you know what, I'll take it, be- The positive side of life on the people will be really impressed." cause that's what love is." road over the past year is that it al-

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Sony Unveils Aggressive Plans For Legacy Sets

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NEW YORK -Selected reissues from Sony Music's extensive vaults Our Upgrade. are headed for "front line" treat- '95 ment by Sony Legacy, says Jeff Jones, who has taken charge of the unit as VP of marketing and product development. He replaces Now With Twice As Many Entries Legacy veteran Jerry Shulman, now part of the Sony Music Inter- national team in New York, where he retains his Names, Titles, Addresses previous title of VP of marketing and product development. Says Jones, an industry veteran who returns to the Sony fold af- Telephones, Faxes, e -Mail New Products Planned ter key market- JONES ing slots at MCA, PolyGram, and Elektra Entertainment, "As a person Platform Specs who's worked in front -line marketing, I want to be more marketing intensive, to treat Legacy product as brand -new releases." Parent One recent boxed set cited by Companies, Branch Offices Jones as fitting into the "front line" category is Santana's "Dance Of The Rainbow Ser- pent," which is being promoted in tandem with a current tour by the Company Objectives Products, Services artist. "If we think we've got a [particular] success, we're corn - mitted to making it such. We'll figure out our goals and spend ac- cordingly to meet those goals." Among the releases planned for this year, Jones points to a Willie Nelson greatest -hits package in November, a Frank Sinatra set culled from the label's 12 -CD release a few years ago, and five more titles in the Rhythm & Soul ADWEEK's Directory of Interactive Marketing series, including the double -CD "Soul Of Seduction." Also on tap is The Interactive Revolution rolls on. So fast that our '95 Directory is twice as big as last year's. What's the a two -CD Blood, Sweat & Tears Products and Services Covered: compilation and, currently being Advertising Agencies next dramatic development in interactivity. Whatever it is, the companies who will lead the way are already developed for possible fall release, POP /Kiosk Designers a double -CD of Ringo Starr & the Direct Marketing Firms listed in this directory. If you're involved in interactive marketing in any way...or, if you should be...this is All -Starr Band, plus a separately Online Service /Content Providers available video. Marketing Communications Firms your guide to even, source, service and collaborator you'll need to join the Revolution. Jones, who reports to Sony Mu- sic senior VP Ron Urban, super- Database Management Firms Wan Why not order your copy today. Call (800) 468 -2395 or mail this coupon. Only $199. DIRECTORIES vises a staff of 12. Reporting di- Public Relations Firms rectly to Jones are New Computer Software Companies r 1 York -based senior director of Sales Promotion Agencies marketing Gary Pacheco, director Yes! Send me my copy of ADWEEK's Directory of Interactive Marketing '95 for $199. Computer Hardware Companies of marketing Adam Block, product Li Check enclosed Amt. $ Advertiser /Clients manager Penny Armstrong, prod- Neme L Bill me: Charge my Li Visa L. MC Amex uct manager Rita Cox, and direc- Education /Entertainment Games Designers Company tor of press and publicity Joanne Major Media Sloan. Also reporting to Jones is Multimedia Carde Exp Date Video /Graphic Designers fide Phone West Coast -based staff producer Telecommunications Companies Larry Cohn. Signature Address Multimedia Audio Designers (U.S 8 Canadian Residents, please add $12.00 for shipping and Jones started his career at Sony handling. All other non -U.S. add $45 per directory. Add applicable 800 # Providers City State Zip Music's predecessor company, CBS sales tax in CA. FL. GA. IL, MD. MA. NJ, NY, OH. TX and Canada. Records, as a field manager in the CD -ROM Manufacturers/Packagers Send to ADWEEK DIRECTORIES 1515 Broadway, NY, NY 10036 AoBB3oe5 Boston branch in 1976 and rose to CD -ROM Developers For faster service call - 1- 800 -468 -2395. the position of marketing director Consultants L J for Columbia Records. He departed CBS in 1988 to join MCA as VP of marketing. He moved to the Poly - Gram Label Group in 1991, also as VP of marketing, before joining Elektra, where he had been VP of marketing and artist development since 1993.

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POPKOMM GROWING IN SIZE, STATURE (Continued from page 6) R.E.M. Sues Hershey Over was there to feature young bands and Michael Jackson and Madonna coming "This is the third- biggest record mar- bring them together with record corn - here to perform, because it just dis= ket in the world, and it's important it panies; now major artists are distract- tracts from everything else." should have its own event." Use Of Name In Promotion ing from that element. But the orga- Paul Russell, president of Sony The growth of non -German partici- nizers share this view, and next year Music Europe and a first -time visi- pation at PopKomm has largely taken BY MELINDA NEWMAN Other corporations eager for a rock the event will be given back to emerg- tor to PopKomm, feels there may be place via country stands run by nation- link, including Zima and car maker ing talent." a way for the event to function as an al trade associations. This year, there R.E.M. has filed suit against Her- Hyundai, have also recently run afoul The debate over PopKomm's future international showcase for German were stands from the national groups shey Foods Corp., charging the of artists who were unhappy with the centers mainly, though, around how music while retaining its essential in the U.K., Belgium, Denmark, Swe- chocolate giant with, among other use of their names or music in ads much non -German and non -European German flavor. Russell suggests den, Norway, Austria, Finland, and things, trademark infringement, in- (Billboard, Aug. 5). participation it should accept. This that PopKomm admit companies the Netherlands, along with compa- jury to business reputation, false ad- R.E.M. alleges that, because of the year, 37% of exhibiting companies from any country but then conduct nies from France, Russia, and vertising, and deceptive practices. band's anti -corporate sponsorship were from outside Germany; non -Eu- all seminars and business solely in Switzerland. The suit, filed Aug. 21 in U.S. Dis- stance, Hershey deliberately did not ropean companies are not permitted to German. Hartmut Krebs, minister for trade trict Court in Atlanta, stems from a ask for permission to use its name. take a stand. Of this year's event, Russell says, and technology in the state of North radio contest run by Hershey that The suit states, "Hershey's failure to Fest states the view of many in the "I'm very impressed. What really ex- Rhine -Westphalia, where PopKomm aligns R.E.M. with its Kit Kat candy seek permission was based, at least in German industry when he says, "If the cites me is that there's a tremendous takes place, says his priority for inter- bar via a giveaway to an upcoming part, on Hershey's knowledge or un- purpose of people coming to number of young people. It's a very, national expansion is to see more com- band concert. derstanding that [R.E.M.] would not PopKomm is to see what's happening very young event, and the stands and panies from eastern Europe and the The commercial offers listeners "a authorize use of the R.E.M. name for in Germany and continental Europe, everything about it is very creative." formerly Communist parts of eastern chance to win a trip for two to the product endorsements. In other then everybody is welcome. The only Russell, like many others, says that Germany. Sept. 30 R.E.M. concert at Hershey words, Hershey decided that it could fear I would have is if non -European one advantage to PopKomm is that it However, Krebs emphasizes his en- [Pa.] Park Stadium or one of 25 copies not buy the name, it would not ask, companies come in here and sell their is an opportdnity to meet the geo- thusiasm for the event. "PopKomm is of R.E.M.'s latest CD" by calling a but it still would appropriate what is music and turn PopKomm into anoth- graphically widespread German important culturally, financially, eco- toll-free number. The background not theirs to sell a product." er MIDEM. There is no point in record industry in one place. He adds, nomically, regionally, nationally ... all music used in the commercial is not The suit alleges that the unlicensed these things," he says. "Whether it is R.E.M., but rather, according to the and unauthorized use of the R.E.M. more important culturally or economi- complaint, "generic rock jingle music name causes great embarrassment to cally, I could not say, because I [that is] ... vastly inferior to R.E.M.'s the band and caused damage to its couldn't separate the two, nor would I music, but unfortunately people are "business, reputation, and good will." want to." likely to believe that R.E.M. is per- It continues, "Because of R.E.M.'s amusement against doing product forming, or in some manner associat- public stance BOXSCORE ed with, this substandard, watered endorsements, the strong inference b u s i n e S- TOP 10 CONCERT GROSSES IM down, sound -alike accompaniment." of Hershey's `Kit Kat R.E.M. Con- Gross Attendance FLYING FISH SOLD who cert' is that the group members ap- ARTIST(S) Venue Date(s) Ticket Pnce(sl Capacity Promoter The members of R.E.M., (Continued from page 6) found out about the commercial when parently are hypocrites." ROLLING STONES Ring Aug 19 $4,251,518 90,871 BCL Group it aired on an Atlanta radio station, al- In a statement released Aug. 22, BIG COUNTRY Hockenheim, (5,906,635 marks) sellout odd titles are available on CD. Germany $53.98/$46.78 Kaplan died suddenly at the age lege that the ads "suggest or imply Hershey threatens to retaliate of 47 of bacterial meningitis in De- R.E.M.'s involvement, sponsorship, against R.E.M. by filing a counter- cember 1992, and the company or affiliation with Hershey's Kit Kat suit: "Hershey Foods Corporation be- passed into the hands of his widow, contest," despite the fact that Her- lieves it has acted properly in this ROLLING STONES Fest Wiese Aug 15 $3,894,202 83,105 BCL Group matter. The disparaging comments BIG COUNTRY Leipzig, Germany (5,410215 marks) sellout Sandra, who recently retained Cam- shey never sought R.E.M.'s permis- $53.987$46.78 bridge entertainment attorney sion to use its name. contained in the R.E.M. press release Michael Melford to approach Throughout its 15 -year career, the and lawsuit are not justified, and we prospective buyers. band has staunchly stayed away from are considering taking appropriate le- Flying Fish CEO Jim Netter any kind of corporate endorsements, gal action." ROLLING STONES Olympic Stadium Aug. 17 $3,58$,645 76.619 BCL Group band has BIG COUNTRY Berlin (4,985,705 marks) sellout says, "She had not taken an active going so far, as stated in the suit, to According to a source, the $53 98/$46 78 role in the company after her hus- insist in its concert rider that no sig- no intention of dropping its Sept. 30 band's passing, and she had been nage be placed on stage with the band concert date because of the suit. looking for a buyer who was sensi- and that no advertising appear on the "They wouldn't do that to their fans," concert tickets. the source says. ROLLING STONES NEP Stadmm Aug. 8 $1,470,023 46598 BCL Group tive to the legacy he had left behind. band's ANDREW STRONG Budapest (191.103,000 forint) 55.000 Rounder certainly fits that qualifi- $34.611$30.76 cation ... The constitution of the two labels is such that it's a really LOLLAPALOOZA '95. JulyJul 28 -29 $1,385,043 4L971 Delsener/Slater Dew York Stadium natural pairing." SONIC YOUTH, HOLE. $33 48,000, Enterprises New York Levy says, "We expressed inter- CYPRESS MILL, two shows. PAVEMENT. BECK, one sellout est from the very beginning, both JESUS LIZARD, MIGHTY for our affection for Bruce and for MIGHTY BOSSTONES the catalog that he built up . . . BON IONI Jones Beach Theatre July 21 -23 $1,140,510 32,586 Delsener/Slater There's a bit of serendipity in our BAD BISCUIT (221 Wantagh, N.Y. $35 three Enterprises history." SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY L THE sellouts ASBURY JUKES (23) Levy says Rounder will maintain the status quo at Flying Fish after

HORDE TOUR: World Music Theatre Aug. 18 $646,773 27,428 Tinley Park the purchase is finalized; the label BLACK CROWES. BLUES Tinley Park, Ill. $28.50I$23.50 sellout Jam Corp. will stay based in Chicago and re- TRAVELER, ZIGGY MARLEY, Nederlander tain its of nine. HOLLYWOOD G. LOVE L SPECIAL SAUCE, Organization staff 2 1 3/ 8 7 6 8 7 3 3 GOD STREET WINE, "Simply, the ownership would JOAN OSBORNE, CHRIS change," Netter says. "I think WHITLEY, EIJI MARINERS Rounder is in a good-position to LOLLAPALOOZA B5: Blockbuster -Sony July 30 $564.713 21,462 PACE Concerts know what we're doing and be famil- SONIC YOUTH, HOLE. Music Entertainment $31 25,000 it." CYPRESS HILL, Center iar and comfortable with PAVEMENT, BECK Camden, NJ. Although Rounder's Distribution A Serious JESUS WARD. MIGHTY North America is among Flying S T Cabinet MIGHTY BOSSTONES Fish's current regional distribu- for Radio, tors, Netter and Levy say that the ÔR Studio, DJ, ELTON I0MN Coca -Cola Star Lake Aug. 9 $542,6$4 21,412 PACE Concerts Chicago label will continue to be Distributor, Amphitheatre $38.50/$25 sellout DiCesare- Engler Collector, Burgettstown, Pa. Prods. distributed by several wholesalers & Serious and not exclusively by DNA. Net- Retailer. ter says, "DNA is one of our best distributors, but we also do quite ELTON JOHN Hardee'sWalnut Aug. 4 $523.105 19,998 PACE Concerts I N ONE CABINET well with a number of our other dis- Creek Amphitheatre $37.501525 sellout Cellar Door cis DEALER INQUIRIES WELCOME Raleigh, N.C. tributors." In terms of Rounder's plans for the Flying Fish catalog, Levy says 'CAN -AM It's the company is looking at "things 14 Years Of Performance Stackable, Copyrighted and compiled by Amusement Business, a publication of BPI Communications, are compatible," including new Lockable & Boxscores should be submitted to: Marie Ratliff, Nashville. Phone: (615)- 321 -4295, Fax: (615)- that 800- 387 -9790 327 -1575. For research information and pricing, call Marie Ratliff, (615)- 321 -4295. compilations that will meld material In Canada Call: 800. 668.6586 Comes with Wheel Caddy Tel: 905.475.6622 Fax 905.475.1154 Backstops. Se arately from both label rosters. Dividers & Sold

BILLBOARD SEPTEMBER 2, 1995 19 www.americanradiohistory.com Artists & Music TRIBAL A M E R IC A

All For Uni, Uni For All In Fla. BOCA RATON, Fla. -More than 700 staffers from Uni Distribution and its HOUSE affiliated record labels in MCA's Music Entertainment Group convened re- MUSIC FOR YOUR MIND cently for three days at the Boca Raton Resort & Club here. In addition to addresses by top executives, the attendees were treated to appearances by more than 30 artists. The convention's final concert was a special performance by MCA/Nashville act the Mavericks, with special guests-labelmates Trisha Yearwood and Marty Stuart.

Taking time to relax between presentations, from left, are John Burns, president, Uni Distribution; Al Teller, chairman /CEO, MCA Music Entertainment Group; artist Meat Loaf; Ron Meyer, ptesident/COO, MCA Inc.; and Richard Palmese, president, MCA Records.

CLUB 69 ADULTS ONLY -You've seen it in the stores, your heard at your friends house. Austria's biggest act now available domestically. Produced by Peter Pictured in a rare side -by -side performance, from left, are Todd Snider, Joe Rauhofer and Eric Kupper. Includes our Ely, Trisha Yearwood, Marty Stuart, and Rhett Akins. favorites, "DIVA ", "LET ME BE YOUR UNDERWEAR ", and "SUGAR PIE GUY ", plus the never -before- released

cover ' of the Normal's, "WARM LEATHERETTE." SPOTLIGHT

Artists and executives gather backstage between performances. Shown, from left, are Uni's John Burns; Jim Cawley, senior VP, marketing and sales, GRP Recording Co.; Nelson Rangell, artist; MCA Music Entertainment Group's Al Teller; artist Jonatha Brooke of the Story; Tommy LiPuma, president, GRP Recording Co.; Zach Horowitz, COO, MCA Music Entertainnment Group; and Jay Boberg, president MCA Music Publishing. KáÖS` TOTALLY MIXED,' Country music star George Strait, in cowboy hat, presents Uni Distribution president John Burns, second from left, with an award celebrating a 15 -year association and sales of more than 30 million albums. Shown, from left, are

'-7A850lllfE{Y tl v[ . B/ Tony Brown, president, MCA Records/Nashville; Burns; Strait; and Bruce Hin- a Vltt ton, chairman, MCA Records/Nashville. KAOS TOTALLY MIX The second full length CD compilation of Potuguese House Music on TRIBAL America. KAOS TOTALLY MIX is continuous -play. beatmix. recorded absolutely LIVE at Club KREMILIN, Lisbon. Portugal by DJ VIBE. No EDITS, no OVER- DUBS - a completely live mix using 3 turntables. Includes the worldwide club smash "The Members of Shai relax with their favorite executives following the band's conven- Way" by J. Daniel, Underground tion performance. Shown in the back row, from left, are James Elliot, A &R execu- Sound of Lisbon's, "So Get Up" tive, Gasoline Alley Records; Uni Distribution's John Burns; Garfield Bright, band and the new single on Tribal member; MCA Music Entertainment Group's Al Teller; Carl Martin, band mem- Portugal. "Don't Wait For Me" by DJ T. Ricciardi. ber; MCA Music Entertainment Group's Zach Horowitz; Darnell Van Rensalier, Following her performance, artist Lisa Loeb enjoys the company of a group of band member; and Hank Shocklee, senior VP, Black Music Collective, MCA top Geffen/DGC Records executives. Shown, from left, are Jayne Simon, VP, Records. In the front row, from left, are Lome Satter, GM, Gasoline Alley CLUB 69- ADULTS ONLY (X2/4 -32875) sales; Ed Rosenblatt, chairman /CEO; Loeb; Jim Barber, A&R; Bill Bennett, VP, Records; Randy Phillips, president, Gasoline Alley Records; Marc Gay, band KAOS TOTALLY MIX (x2- 34295) promotion; and Robert Smith, VP, marketing. member; MCA Inc.'s Ron Meyer; and MCA Records' Richard Palmese. Album available now!

Join the TRIBE! Call the 24 -hour Tribal Hotline at 415- 979 -4874 or write Tribal America, 594 Broadway TOMMY BOY'S `MTV PARTY' SETS SCORE HITS FOR CHARITY #901, New York, NY 10012 or (Continued front page 10) e -mail TribalGuy @aol.com by Warn G., "Shoop" by Salt-N -Pepa, The idea for "MTV Party To Go" was name," Freston says. "It is a unique sit- Real McCoy, "Feel Me Flow" by and "00°k Pure Love" by Crystal Wa- born after a fund- raising dinner in hon- uation in that everyone benefits from be- Naughty By Nature, "I'll Make Love To COMING SEPTEMBER 26" ters. or of MTV president Tom Freston in ing involved and you get to accomplish You" by Boyz II Men, and "Human Na- ON COMPACT DISC: ERIC KUPPER "FROM THE DEEP" "Generally, we go down the Sound - 1991. Freston and Silverman tossed something important at the same time." ture" by Madonna. la collection of deep, underground grooves) Scan charts and pick out which street - around the idea of a joint venture. The According to Steve Knudsen, VP of The next goal for the series is to ex- (X2- 32623) credible cuts were big sellers over the first album, featuring such hits of the sales at Tommy Boy, the label generally pand its stylistic scope to include rock. So past year, and then we approach the la- moment as "Poison" by Bell Biv DeVoe ships 250,000 -300,000 units of "MTV far, only Ichiban band Dead Eye Dick's bels and acts for mixes of the songs that and "Knocked Out" by Paula Abdul, fol- Party To Go" to retail, a large quantity decent top 40 hit, "New Age Girl," has were previously not available," says Tom lowed shortly thereafter. Besides lend- for a multi-act compilation. "It was a been cleared to appear on a future set. Silverman, chairman of Tommy Boy. ing its logo to the project, MTV partici- tough sell to retail at first, but its history "We are having trouble getting some Unlike many benefit projects, the pates in the selection of songs on the speaks for itself," he says. of the rhythmic rock music that we're artists involved in the recordings are album and produces commercials that Tommy Boy is assembling tracks for pursuing," Silverman says. "We see paid royalties. "We don't ask anyone to air on the network, as well as on Nick- the seventh and eighth editions of "MTV `party' music as being potentially all-em - do anything for free," Silverman says. elodeon, Nick At Night, and VH1. Party To Go," which will tentatively be compassing, but I don't think some of "It's almost as if we've created a busi- "It's gratifying to see how `MTV Par- released this fall. Among the titles con- these more 'serious' bands agree. We're anti -established 1979 ness around doing a good deed." ty To Go' has almost become a brand firmed for inclusion are "Runaway" by' not giving up on the idea."

20 BILLBOARD SEPTEMBER 2, 1995 www.americanradiohistory.com BILLBOARD'S H E A T S E E K E R S ALBUM CHART

COMPILED FOR WEEK ENDING SEPT. 2, 1995 FROM A NATIONAL SoundScan The Heatseekers chart lists the best -selling titles by new and developing artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the z SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE AND RACK SALES REPORTS COLLECTED, OF- """I top 100 of The Billboard 200 chart. When an album reaches this level, the album and the artist's subsequent albums are immediately COMPILED, AND PROVIDED BY nw víá ineligible to appear on the Heatseekers chart. All albums are available on cassette and CD. *Asterisk indicates vinyl LP is available. TITLE Inc. ALARBTELISaT O Albums with the greatest sales gains. O 1995, Billboard /BPI Communications and SoundScan, 3 g 3 Ú NUMBER /DISTRIBUTING LABEL (SUGGESTED LIST PRICE OR EQUIVALENT FOR CASSETTE/CD)

21 11 3 LETTERS TO CLEO GIANT 24613/WARNER BROS. (10.98/15.98) WHOLESALE MEATS AND FISHES * * * No. 1 * * * 6 THE IMMORTALS VERNON YARD 39629NIRGIN (9.98/15.981 MORTAL KOMBAT (1) - 1 EDWIN MCCAIN LAVA 92609/AG(10.98/15.98) HONOR AMONG THIEVES -

1 TERRI CLARK MERCURY NASHVILLE 26991 (10.98 EQ/15.98) TERRI CLARK 2 2 10 HUM RCA 66577 (7.98/15.98) YOU'D PREFER AN ASTRONAUT - ALL GONNA LAUGH AT YOU 3 5 9 TOADIES INTERSCOPE 92402/AG (10.98/15.981 RUBBERNECK 24 18 96 ADAM SANDLER WARNER BROS. 45393 (9.98/15.98) THEY'RE

4 3 8 MOKENSTEF OUTBURST /RAL 527364./ISLAND (10.98/15.98) All IZZ 25 27 17 RHETT AKINS DECCA 11098 /MCA (10.98 /15.98) A THOUSAND MEMORIES

E0/15.98) REAL BROTHAS 40240 NORTH AVENUE WAKE UP CALL ( 5 ) - 1 B.G. KNOCC OUT & DRESTA OUTBURST/WORK 527899"/COLUMBIA (10.98 26 10 2 FREDDY JONES BAND CAPRICORN (10.98/16.98) ( 6 ) 8 7 BRYAN WHITE ASYLUM 616122 (9.98/15.98) BRYAN WHITE 21 19 7 JAMES HOUSE EPIC 57501 (7.98 EQ/11.98) DAYS GONE BY

7 4 6 THE JAZZMASTERS JVC 2049 (9.98/15.98) THE JAZZMASTERS II 28 30 58 TYPE 0 NEGATIVE ROADRUNNER 910019.98/16.981 BLOODY KISSES

8 6 15 KORN IMMORTAL 66633/EPIC (9.98 EQ/15.98) KORN (10.98/16.98) GARBAGE 29 - 1 GARBAGE ALMO SOUNDS 80004* /GEFFEN 9 1 PETER PRITCHARD WHITE CLOUD 1101 (9.98/14.98) STUDIES FOR THE NEW ZEALAND... ( ) - 30 25 3 LEE ROY PARNELL CAREER 18790 /ARISTA(10 .98/15.98) WE ALL GET LUCKY SOMETIMES

(10) 1 PATRA 550 MUSIC 67094./EPIC (10.98 50/15.98) SCENT OF ATTRACTION - 31 KENNY CHESNEY BNA 66562/RCA (9.98/15.98) ALL I NEED TO KNOW 31 10

11 7 6 CARSON MCG CURB 77744/CURB (10.98/15.98) JEFF CARSON JEFF NOBODY ELSE 31 - 1 TAKE THAT ARISTA 18800 (9.98/15.981 (12) 13 13 DAVID LEE MURPHY MCA 11044 (10.98/15.98) OUT WITH A BANG 33 26 3 JUNIOR BROWN MCG CURB 77783/CURB (6.98/9.981 JUNIOR HIGH 13 12 7 BROTHER CANE VIRGIN 40564 (10.98/15.98) SEEDS 34 29 2 CARLOS VIVES POLYGRAM LATINO 28531 (9.98/14.981 LA TIERRA DEL OLVIDO 14 16 2 THE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES COLUMBIA 67291 (7.98 EQ/11 .98) PRESIDENTS... THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES - 1 SUPER CAT COLUMBIA 64197` (10.98/15.98) 15 9 13 DIANA KING WORK 64189./COLUMBIA (10.98 EQ/15.98) TOUGHER THAN LOVE 36 21 4 EVERCLEAR CAPITOL 30929* (9.98/13.98) SPARKLE & FADE AN ENCHANTED EVENING (16) - 1 KITARO DOMO 71005 (10.98/16.98) PIECES OF YOU 31 - 1 JEWEL ATLANTIC 82700 /AG(7.98/11.98) 11 14 5 BUJU BANTON LOOSE CANNON524119* /ISLAND (10.98 /15.98) 'TILSHILOH 38 17 4 TRU NO LIMIT 52983* /PRIORITY (10.98/15.98) TRUE 18 15 15 JOAN OSBORNE BLUE GORILLA 526699 /MERCURY (10.98 EQ/15.98) RELISH

1 VANE SSA -MAE ANGEL 55089 (10.98/15.98) THE VIOLIN PLAYER 22 3 DEEP BLUE SOMETHING RAINMAKER /INTERSCOPE 92608/AG (10.98/15.98) HOME (39) - q19 40 20 3 INI KAMOZE EASTWEST 61764/EEG (10.98/15.98) LYRICAL GANGSTA (20) 23 3 GOO GOO DOLLS METAL BLADE 45750/WARNER BROS. (9.98/15.98) A BOY NAMED GOO

P O P U L I S I NGS.. . BY BORZILLO ' CARRIE B I L L B O A R D S W E E K L Y OFAR.UPR HOT PROSPECTS FOR THE HEATSEEKERS CHART COVERAGE

SENTIMENTAL DIVA: York, Los Angeles, Dallas, key surf and skate markets to Big Cat /Work debut, "Oys- win- bows at No. 31 on the I hrough intimate solo show- Chicago, and Washington, Country Yearnings. Acetone promote the album. The ter," cases, Arista hopes to sepa- D.C. takes on a country direction ner receives MCA CDs, cas- Modern Rock Tracks chart rate its latest diva, Deborah The 21- year -old Toronto - on its "I Guess I Would" EP, settes, T- shirts, etc. this week. The singer/guitar- Cox, from the rest of the la- bred artist, who was signed by due Tuesday (29) on Vernon The album artwork, featur- ist begins a stripped -down bel's young female singers. Arista president Clive Davis, Yard. The set includes songs ing a skate punk character na- tour Sept. 15 with a cello and "Our focus initially has been also performed at the Music - by Jerry Cole and John Prine. med Rusty, is being used bass player. to set up a campaign that land and Target conventions Acetone and Restless' Spain throughout the surf and skate After some European doesn't compare her to other in August. are on a residency tour in L.A. campaign. dates, including the Reading artists on the label and have In addition, she shared a bill this month at Luna Park. "We're really focusing on Festival on Sept. 26, she'll re- her be judged on her own mer- with other artists at the top 40/ Residency tours in N.Y. and mom -and -pop [music retail] turn to the U.S. with a full its," says Richard Sanders, rhythm KMEL San Francisco London are being planned for stores, too, because they sup- band for another tour in late VP of artist development at concert on Aug. 25. Acetone. ported [the band] already," October. After Cox returns from a says European promotional tour, Mindy Espy, director of mar- R E G I O N A L H E A T S E E K E R S # 1' S the label will focus keting at MCA. its efforts on top 40 "We want them radio in October. MOUNTAIN NORTHEAST to know we still Letters To Cleo, Wholesale Meats & Fishes Cox's self -titled B.G. Knocc Out & Dresta, Real Brothas support them. debut is due on Vaz7 We've taken out \vista Tuesday EAST NORTH CENTRAL ads in weeklies Peter Kitthard, Sfulfes Faille New ZedmdHarnor c Ham (29). Her first sin- tagging indie ac- gle, "Sentimental," counts and gave Seeing The Light. Tuesday (29) marks the House of is No. 27 this week In ATLANTIC them two -song WEST NORTH CENTRAL MIDDLE on R Potra, Scent Of Attraction cassettes to pass Blues Music Co.'s first the Hot &B Bryan White,Bryan White release, "I Brought Him With Singles chart. R out early." - - Me" by the Blind Boys Of To capture Cox's SOUTH ATLANTIC On the radio Dirty Debut. Southern versatility, the label l Edwin McCain, Honor Among Thieves front, the band's Alabama. The group's first Culture On The Skids' DGC teamed her with PACIFIC first single, live album, which is The Presidents Of the U.S., The Presidents Of The U.S. debut, "Dirt Track Date," several heavy- "Enough," gar- marketed by Private Music and distributed by BMG, is cornes in at No. 8 in the weight writer /pro- SOUTH CENTRAL ners 280 modern South Atlantic Regional ducers. Dallas David Lee Murphy, Out With A Bang rock radio spins being serviced to gospel Roundup this week. The Austin, Babyface, this week, ac- radio. The Blind Boys, led by Chapel Hill, N.C. -based Daryl Simmons, cording to Clarence Fountain, are on roots rockers' first single, Keith Thomas, Broadcast Data the road through April 1996. "Soul City," garners 276 Keith Crouch, and Systems. album rock and 37 modern Vincent Herbert contribute T H E R E G I O N A L R O U N D U P A club tour with a yet -to- rock spins this week, to Cox co be- determined band is being Nova, who grew up on an is- the album. -wrote Rotating top -10 lists of best -selling titles by new & developing artists. according to Broadcast three songs on the set, which planned for September. land in the Bermuda Sound, MOUNTAIN NORTHEAST recently opened for Pearl Data Systems. The band also features the powerful 1. B.G. Knocc Out & Dresta, Real Brothas 1. Letters To Cleo, Wholesale Meats And... Meanwhile, the band, led by continues its tour on Diane Warren -penned ballad 2. Korn, Korn 2. Hum, You'd Prefer An Astronaut two female singers, will play Jam and Neil Young in Ber- 3. Bryan White, Bryan White 3. Buffalo Tom, Sleepy Eyed lin, where she sold out 2,500- Sunday (27). "Never Gonna Break My 4. Jeff Carson, Jeff Carson 4. Buju Banton, 'Til Shiloh various radio station -spon- 5. MoKenStef, Azz Izz 5. Patra, Scent Of Attraction sored shows, including mod- seat clubs as a headliner. Heart." 6. Peter Pritchard, Studies For The New... 6. Toadies, Rubberneck 7. David Lee Murphy, Out With A Bang 7. G. Love & Special Sauce, G. Love &... ern rock WMMS Cleveland 8. Toadies, Rubberneck 8. MoKenStef, Azz In on 9, rock ROADWORK: Capitol's Arista. "Right now we have CRASH AND BURN: (510) 9. Terri Clark, Terri Clark 9. Korn, Korn Sept. modern 10. James House, Days Gone By 10. Super Cat, Struggle Continues with Monica, Faith, and Deborah Records /MCA is hitting the WKQX (Q101) Chicago on Bonepony teams out at the same time. Each surf and skate market to help Sept. 11, and the Palace in Rusted Root Monday (28) in Buffalo, N.Y., Thursday (31) each has her own vocal style." launch Dance Hall Crashers' Orange County, Calif. -based In addition to in -store play L.A. on Sept. 22. 2 in The label is using the month major -label debut, "Lock- surf -clothing company and point -of- purchase dis- in Cleveland, and Sept. Pa. The band then of August to showcase Cox, jaw," which streets Tuesday Ezekial to promote the album plays, the label's street teams OYSTERS & PEARLS: Boalsburg, of New mostly to R &B and top 40/ (29). to its various retail clothing have set up contests with at Heather Nova's first single, plays a string rhythm programmers, in New Part of the plan calls for the accounts. least five clothing outlets in 10 "Walk This World" from her England dates.

BILLBOARD SEPTEMBER 2. 1995 21 www.americanradiohistory.com R &B ARTISTS & MUSIC Winans Obey Their `Heart And Soul' Qwest Crossover Act Returns To Gospel Roots BY DAVID NATHAN Carvin. Another move that could attract lis- LOS ANGELES -For their sixth Qwest teners was the inclusion of a remake of a Records album, "Heart And Soul," the concert and track favorite: "The Ques- Winans are going back to basics -a move tion Is," from the group's 1981 debut, designed to reclaim what executives cite "Introducing The Winans." as a diminished gospel and contemporary Says Ronald Winans, "There are a lot Christian fan base. of kids who were too young to hear it "From the inception, the mission for when it first came out or never heard the this album has been to resolidify the song at all. Keith Crouch's uncle, Andre, group's roots with their gospel audience," produced the first version, and back then, says Qwest A&R VP Mike Stradford. Keith was this young guy playing drums "Heart And Soul," which reaches THE WINANS in the studio when we did it." 24, At a level, the label is explor- stores Oct. includes production work business Usher N Da' Hype. LaFace recording artist Usher, left, pauses a moment from Duke, Keith BeBe No. 12 on Top R &B Albums ing promoting George Crouch, the chart. alternative avenues of and with video director Hype Williams during the production of the artist's clip for his Kenny `All Out" peaked at No. 41 on the Top marketing the album to its core audience. Winans, and new producers current single, "The Many Ways." The song is the third release from Usher's Greene and Cedric & Victor Caldwell. R&B Albums chart and sold 79,000 units, "In addition to using the Warner Bros. debut album. According to group member Ronald according to SoundScan. (Continued on next page) Winans, the quartet is aware of the per- One creative measure used in the ception that its last two albums- 1993's attempt to regain lost listeners is the "All Out" and 1990's "Return" -were elimination of the secular -oriented guest geared toward a wide audience. He vocalists -such as R. Kelly, Teddy Riley, insists that the broad creative approach Michael McDonald, and Anita Baker- After Tyson fight, A Knockout Show; was not financially motivated. who have been featured on the group's "The whole purpose was to win over last three albums. young people who might have been on the Wmans says the material for "Heart Jack The Rapper Event Back On Track verge of going into a life of crime or going And Soul" was chosen collectively by the off track," Winans says. "We got letters group, who collaborated on writing all but AFTER -FIGHT COMMENTARY: Everybody knows got calls from radio and retailers regarding our talent from them saying that hearing "It's four of the 12 cuts. what happened in the mismatched Mike Tyson/Peter there. It's worthwhile [for label executives] to have con- Time" stopped them from doing things "We really took our time to make this McNeeley heavyweight yawner Aug. 19 at the MGM versations regarding attending the conference next they might have regretted later." album," Winans says. "We made sure Grand in Las Vegas. But it was the celebrity- studded year." "It's Time" peaked at No. 5 on the Hot that every member of the group was after -party show-sporting performances by Tommy Also on hand was Columbia promotion VP Ken Wil- R &B Singles chart in 1990 and was pro- there for every session and that everyone Boy's Naughty By Nature, Uptown act Jodeci, Mecca son, who described the business meetings as "informa- duced by Teddy Riley, who also rapped was involved with every song." Don /EastWest's Adina Howard, and Motown group tive." "A lot of majors are missing the boat," he says, on the single. The song is from "Return," Rounding out the Detroit -based group Soultry -that provided the real entertainment of the "because the panels were strong, especially the one fea- which was certified gold and peaked at are brothers Michael, Marvin, and evening. Credit R &B Live co- founders Bill Hammond turing producers. And there was a lot of new talent on and Ramon Hervey with assembling the evening's high- hand." energy cast of talent. Held at the Rio Grande Cantina, an open -air venue in PASSING NOTE: Robert "Bobby" DeBarge died EMI Rapper AZ Delivers Rhymes the hotel's theme park (!), the buffet /show was opened Aug. 16 as a result of complications brought on by the by the R &B Live All- Stars, who performed covers of AIDS virus. Born in 1959, DeBarge was a member of For The Times On Hit `Sugar Hill' numerous soul favorites, the late '70s /early '80s group including the spiritually rous- Switch, which enjoyed a mod- BY HAVELOCK NELSON er/Sales on last week's Hot 100 at No. 31. ing "I'm On Your Side," deliv- est five -album career. He later This week, the song is No. 15 on the Hot ered by ex- Ex- Girlfriend joined the group DeBarge, NEW YORK-After being introduced to R&B Singles chart, No. 8 on the Hot Rap member Stacy Francis. R &B The which consisted of his sib- the world as a guest rapper on the under- Singles chart, and No. 31 on the Hot 100. Live is a full- service compa- Rhythm lings. ground track "Life's A Bitch," from the A lush groove with swirling ear candy ny that produces concerts, A &E Records recently "Inmatic" album by his EMI label mate and swinging singing by StepSun vocalist tours, and special events. and the released the departed artist's Nas, rapper AZ has scripted blissful missjones, "Sugar Hill" is the first single Hosting the show was debut solo project, titled "It's rhymes for hard times on "Sugar Hill." from AZ's "Doe Or Die," which drops Oct. WQHT "Hot 97" New York Blues Not Over." The set is indepen- The hit single reinforces the performer's 10. DJ Funk Master Flex, who dently distributed through stark take on life and has broadened his "The title is self-explanatory," AZ says. flexed with a rainbow cross by J. R. Reynolds Independent National Dis- public recognition. "Cash rules everything, and if you don't section of recorded ear candy, tributors Inc., California "Sugar Hill" was the Greatest Gain- (Continued on next page) showing everyone how East Record Distributors, and Big Coast jocks mix the funk. Despite the more than 1,000 State Distribution. party people on hand -including Iron Mike, celebrants felt a sense of intimacy. Perhaps it was due to the park- MUSIC NOTES: Just Us Records artist Otis Stokes like setting that featured picnic tables, a scattering of turns out his latest single, the breezy, midtempo single trees, and plenty of grass (the kind lawns are made of). "Desperate Times." While the song's lyrics emphasize An erotically costumed Howard delivered a pre- the seriousness of the age in which we live, the vocals dictably sizzling stage show, while Jodeci -a vocally tal- issue the words in a way that makes you feel positive ented quartet-came off more as haphazard and foul- about the future ... Caliber's Full Force puts togeth- mouthed street -corner zealots than seasoned, er a bouncy cover single of "Back Together Again," the platinum- certified performers. 1980 hit recorded by Roberta Flack and Donny Hath- Although Naughty closed the night with audience - away ... Quincy Jones has completed recording his rousing, head -bobbing hip -hop, it was debut R &B quar- latest album, "Q's Jook Joint," which features such tet Soultry that ultimately delivered the most enter- artists as Bono, Brandy, Ray Charles, Phil Collins, tainment-with Dramatics -styled choreography and Coolio, Babyface, Gloria Estefan, Herbie Hancock, Blue Magic song- singing soul. Chaka Khan, Queen Latifah, Nancy Wilson, Stevie Wonder, and Yo-Yo, among many others. His last album, I S JACK BACK? Reports from Jack The Rapper's 1989's "Back On The Block," was No. 1 on the Top R &B revamped music celebration have been encouraging. It albums chart for 12 weeks. was held July 14 -15 at the Georgia Convention Center in Atlanta, and it seems organizers have finally worked GOT MY HANDS on a Japanese import of "Jungle out a system to keep out the looky -loos and trouble- Beats Vol. 2," a compilation set from Victor that features makers. a dozen high- energy jungle music tracks sure to please Says LaFace promotion and marketing VP Daria the dance crowd, aerobics class instructors, and anyone Langford, who was in attendance, "You could tell that looking for ways to accelerate his or her heart rate. Jun- people were trying to be a part of the whole event and gle -which juxtaposes R &B, hip -hop, and reggae not coming in from the outside to cause problems. It was melodies with warp -speed beats -appears to have loads a good vehicle for exposing talent because I've already of commercial potential in the U.S.

22 BILLBOARD SEPTEMBER 2, 1995 www.americanradiohistory.com SUZANNE BAPTISTE'S FOR WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 2, 1995 R &B RHYINM Hot Ra p Singles.. EMI RAPPER AZ DELIVERS COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE SALES REPORTS (Continued from preceding page) COLLECTED, COMPILED, AND PROVIDED BY SoundScan® SECTION Y TM have any you're gonna die. The album's all xc='w ¢ÑW 3° a TITLE ""'1 ARTIST 3 3 c á 3 c=7 LABEL & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL about money." The L.E.S. - produced song features fluid * * *No.1 * ** GANGSTA'S PARADISE (FROM "DANGEROUS MIND'S") COOLIO FEATURING LV. KING OF THE MOUNTAIN: "You Are Not Alone" by Michael Jackson lines like "No more cuttin' grams or wrap- so 6 6 3 (C) (D) MCA 55104 1 week at No. I (Epic) debuts on top of the Hot R &B Singles chart this week and also at No. 1 ping grands up in rubber bands" that on the Hot 100 Singles chart. This simultaneous R &B/Hot 100 debut has never relate to escaping ghetto hell. * * *GREATEST GAINER* * * "I'm sure everybody wants to chill on HOW HIGH (FROM "THE SHOW! ") REDMAN /METHOD MAN been accomplished before. And the competition wasn't even close. "You Are O 26 2 (C) (T) DEF 9925 Not Alone" has nearly double the points of the No. 2 record on the R &B sin- Sugar Hill," AZ (X) JAM/RAL /ISLAND I GOT 5 ON IT LUNIZ L.V. Boy). says. "That's a place 3 4 14 gles chart, "Gangsta's Paradise" by Coolio Featuring (Tommy C3 (C) (T) NOO TRYBE 38474 "Gangsta's Paradise" takes a big jump this week, moving 16-2. If it continues where you can have ANTHEM JUNIOR M.A.F.I.A. 4 2 3 7 PLAYER'S to gain at this rate, it could challenge 'Alone" for No. 1 very soon. financial freedom IC) (M) (T) (X) UNDEAS/BIG BEAT 98149/AG THE SUMMERTIME SHAGGY and be stress free 7 BOOMBASTIC/IN - 5 1 2 not have to worry (C) (T) (V) (X) VIRGIN 38482 REACH FOR THE SKY: "How High" by Redman /Method Man (Def 1ST OF THA MONTH BONE THUGS -N- HARMONY 49 2 Jam /RAL/Island) and "1st Of Tha Month" by Bone Thugs -N- Harmony about when the next © - IC) (T) (X) RUTHLESS 6331 /RELATIVITY bill's gotta be paid." ONE MORE CHANCE/STAY WITH ME THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G. (Ruthless/Relativity) both debuted a week early last week because of street 1 4 1 11 (C) (D) (M) (T) BAD BOY 7 -9031 /ARISTA full week of sales counted toward the chart, In addition to date violations. This week, with a SUGAR HILL AZ AZ 8 5 5 9 both singles exploded. "How High" jumps 60-10 on the R &B singles chart and respectable sales- (C) (T) (X) EMI 58407 Of Tha Month" moves 117,000 units since FEEL ME FLOW NAUGHTY BY NATURE moves 62-3 on the Hot R &B Singles Sales chart. "1st 9 1 7 13 (C) (T) (X) TOMMY BOY 682 28-12 on the R &B singles chart and debuts at No. 7 on the R &B singles sales its June 21 release, according to Sound- I WISH SKEE -LO 10 8 11 19 chart. Scan- "Sugar Hill" is receiving excep- (CI (T) (X) SUNSHINE 78032/SCOTTI BROS. At radio, "How High" is breaking fast at WKYS Washington, D.C., WEJM tional airplay. Fbr the week endingAug. 21, I'LL BE THERE.../YOU'RE ALL METHOD MAN /M.J. BLIGE 11 11 10 18 I... Chicago, WVEE Atlanta, and WXYV Baltimore. "1st Of Tha Month" is top it had 895 detections on 57 stations, accord- (CI (M) (T) (X) DEF JAM/RAL 1878/ISLAND SO MANY TEARS 2PAC including WJMI Jackson, Miss., WFXA Augusta, Ga., and ing to Broadcast Data Systems. BDS also 12 10 8 10 five at six stations, (C) (M) (X) INTERSCOPE 98145/AG detected 204 plays at 17 top 40 stations dur- KJMZ Dallas. SPRINKLE ME E -40 (FEATURING SUGA T) 13 9 9 11 ing the same week. (C) (T) (X) SICK WID' IT 42298/JIVE 1,2 PASS IT THE D &D PROJECT FEATURING D &D ALL -STARS GAINERS: "Tell Me" by Groove Theory (Epic) earns the AZ was raised in the same "infamous" 13 15 4 GREATEST 14 2846/ARISTA second consecutive week. This week it Queensbridge housing complex in New (CI (M) (T) (X) ARISTA STREET 1- Greatest Gainer /Sales award for the SUMMERTIME IN THE LBC (FROM "THE SHOW') THE DOVE SHACK 16 17 9 moves 33 -26 on the Hot R &B Singles Sales chart. Groove Theory (Bryce Wil- York that spawned Mobb Deep, Mic CI (C) (DI (MI (T) G FUNK/RAL 9382 /ISLAND Geronimo, and Nas. "I've been broke all my FOE LIFE MACK 10 son & Amel Larrieux) could very well have a sleeper hit on its hands with 14 13 15 CI (C) (T) PRIORITY 53192 infectious groove. "Tell Me" is No. 1 at WBLK Buffalo, N.Y., and top 10 at life, struggling to make ends meet," AZ this GLACIERS OF ICE/CRIMINOLOGY RAEKWON 11 12 12 7 12 other stations, including WBLX Mobile, Ala., KJLH Los Angeles, and says. "Now I want to see the other side." IC) (D) (T) LOUD 64375/RCA In spite of his early success, AZ says he SULTRY FUNK M.C. HAMMER WAMO Pittsburgh. 18 17 -- 2 "Love TK.O." by Regina Belle (Columbia) takes the Greatest Gainer /Air- is not as fmancially secure as he wants to (C) (D) (X) GIANT 17791/WARNER BROS. MVP BIG L [money will] roll in soon, 19 15 21 7 play honors this week. This remake of the Teddy Pendergrass classic was pro- be: "Hopefully, hit IC) (T) (X) COLUMBIA 77940 duced by Gerald Levert along with Edwin "Tony" Nicholas and comes from right now the love I'm getting [from con- UP, WHATZ UP PLAYA PONCHO FEATURING L.A. SNO 20 20 22 6 WHATZ Regina's forthcoming album, "Reachin' Back." On that set, Regina covers such sumers] is doin' me good. That is like cash, (C) (M) (T) (X) SO SO DEF 77958/COLUMBIA FREAK ME BABY DIS 'N' DAT '70s hits as "Could It Be I'm Falling In Love" (originally performed by the 21 19 14 22 Stylistics), and The campaign to expose AZ began in (CI (T) EPIC STREET 77845/EPIC Spinners), "You Make Me Feel Brand New" (originally by the GLOCKS DOWN HEATHER B. 22 24 20 19 ALL "Let Me Make Love To You" (originally by the O'Jays). Regina's rendition of early May, when EMI serviced promo- (CI (T) (X) PENDULUM 58367/EMI tional copies of "Sugar Hill" to street DJs. LIVE!!! (FROM "THE SHOW! ") ONYX "Love T.K.O." is top 10 at WZAK Cleveland and WWIN Baltimore. 23 18 19 5 Three weeks later, college radio and com- (C) (D) (T) DEF JAM/RAL 9620/ISLAND JEEPS, LEX COUPS, BIMAZ & BENZ LOST BOYZ 24 25 28 3 YOUNG AMBITION: "Sentimental" by Deborah Cox (Arista) makes an mercial radio DJs were serviced. (CI (M) (T) (X) UPTOWN 55062/MCA Hot R &B Singles chart at No. 23. This is the debut "We knew 'Sugar Hill' would be a hit on SHIMMY SHIMMY YA OL' DIRTY BASTARD impressive entry onto the 25 22 18 15 single by Arista chief Clive Davis' latest discovery. Cox, a native of Toronto, the street," says Gary Beech, EMI's senior (C) (T) (X) ELEKTRA 64419 /EEG LITTLE OF THIS GRAND PUBA 26 21 25 3 A has been practicing her skills since age 5. In 1990 she landed a spot in the off - director of marketing. "We wanted to (C) (T) (X) ELEKTRA 64389/EEG Broadway musical "Mama I Want To Sing." In its first week on the R &B sin- (Continued on page 57) 50/50 LUV B.G. KNOCC OUT & DRESTA 21 31 35 4 gles chart, "Sentimental" is top 10 at KDLE Wichita, Kan., WENN Birming- (C) (D) (MI (T) OUTBURST /DEF JAM 9716/ISLAND KEEP THEIR HEADS RINGIN' (FROM "FRIDAY") DR. DRE Va. 28 30 23 25 ham, Ala., and WOWI and WMYK, both in Norfolk, (C) (D) (T) PRIORITY 53188 "Love Ambition" by Jason Weaver (Motown) continues to grow at a steady WINANS OBEY HEART MIND BLOWIN' SMOOTH 29 23 16 14 pace. Weaver, who is only 15, is not new to the entertainment business. His (Continued f rant preceding page) (C) (T) (X) TN 42286/JIVE LIFESTYLES OF THE RICH AND SHAMELESS LOST BOYZ started at age 5 with a Coca -Cola commercial. He later starred in "The 30 29 27 20 career (CI (M) (T) UPTOWN 55006/MCA Home" Goldberg and as the young Michael Jack- urban staff," Stradford says, "we'll be Long Walk with Whoopi CHAMPION BUJU BANTON 31 28 32 10 son in "The Jacksons: An American Dream." He also starred alongside using outside support for the first time." (C) (D) (T) LOOSE CANNON 6980/ISLAND in sitcom "Thea" and was the singing voice of Simba in "The Lion GospoCentric Records founder Vicki DA PARTY Ar DOUG E. FRESH Brandy the 32 42 42 5 WHERE'S King." "Love Ambition" is top five at WQUE New Orleans, WGZB Louisville, Macjk Lataillade will serve as market- (CI (T) GEE STREET INDEPENDENT/4TH & B'WAY 0612 /ISLAND DOM PERIGNON LID SHAWN 33 34 38 3 Ky., KJLH Los Angeles, KMJM St. Louis, and WTLZ Saginaw, Mich. ing consultant to target the album IC) (M) (T) UPTOWN 55042/MCA toward the contemporary gospel con- SLAM BEENIE MAN 34 36 37 4 sumer. ICI (T) ISLAND JAMAICA 0140 /ISLAND GIRLSTOWN SUPER CAT be on getting [air- 40 6 "She'll working 35 - (X) ICI (M) (T) COLUMBIA 77850 play], as well as tracking radio play and ROUND & ROUND TWINZ 36 35 31 10 sales on the project," says Stradford. (D) (M) (7) G FUNK/RAL 9385 /ISLAND SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST MOBB DEEP Lataillade's company released 1994's, 31 27 24 12 BUBBLING UNDER.. gTaLES ICI (T) (X) LOUD 64356/RCA & "Kirk Franklin the Family" album, THE BIGGEST BUSHWICK BILL '' 6 2 Z 38 39 30 7 WHO'S '6' which peaked at No. 6 and sold 598,000 (C) (T) RAP -A-LOT 38479/N00 TRYBE 3 0/ 0 '' POPPA/WARNING THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G. TITLE , u- TITLE units, according to SoundScan. 39 37 34 33 BIG (M) (T) (V) (X) BAD BOY 7- 9015/ARISTA it n 3 ARTIST (LABEL/DISTRIBUTING LABEL) ] 3 ARTIST ( LABEL/DISTRIBUTING LABEL) Qwest plans to release the Winans' ICI (D) GIVE IT 2 YOU DA BRAT SLAM SUMMER BREEZE 40 33 29 22 1 1 5 14 11 3 album's J. Dibbs- produced title track as (CI (M) (T) (X) SO SO DEF/WORK 77836/COLUMBIA BEENIE MAN (ISLAND) DJ OUIK (PROFILE) the first single to R &B radio on Sept. DEAR MAMA/OLD SCHOOL 2PAC HEAD NOD PUT YA BACK INTO IT 41 38 33 27 2 3 5 15 1 (CI (M) (T) (X) INTERSCOPE 98273/AG HODGE (MERCURY) - THE BLACK (MCA) 12. At the same time, the label will issue THE NOD FACTOR MAD SKILLZ a -play promo featuring 42 32 26 3 MOMENT DL(WRAKONN triple CD- IC) (TI (X) BIG BEAT 98142/AG 3 4 5 ARTIN lÓ 1$ $ BAN) "Heart And Soul," "The Question Is," THE I.N.C. RIDE MASTA ACE INCORPORATED 43 41 36 20 PARTY AT PUT YA THANG DOWN IC) (M) (T) DELICIOUS VINYL 58376/CAPITOL WHERE'S THE 17 12 3 and the George Duke-produced "I Need 4 13 5 FRESH (GEE STREET /ISLAND) PRESSHA (ATLANTIC) DOUG E. THIS THAT SH *T KEITH MURRAY You "-to gospel radio and retailers. 44 43 2 SPELLBOUND AND SPEECHLESS CHESTER - (M) (T) (X) JIVE 42303* 5 6 6 18 16 4 to R &B INCOGNITO (TALKIN LOUDNERVE FORECAST) DANA DANE (LIFESTYLES/MAVERICK/WB) It will also be serviced sta- WASSUP A -TOWN PLAYER'S i WASSUP, 45 NEW 17803/WARNER BROS. CIRCUMSTANCE tions, but only upon request. ICI (T) (X) PREMEDITATED 6 10 2 19 22 13 J. SPENCERER ((MOTOWN) TISDALE NEVA GO BACK SPECIAL ED Says Stradford, "Urban radio 46 45 I 40 13 (C) (T) (X) PROFILE 5433 FOR MY MAN UP IN GAME 17 2 20 25 7 changes so much that for a group like I KILLZ (RAGING BULL) CAUGHT UP IN CAUGHT UP IN THE GAME BUSHWACKAS JUST RE -ENTRY 6 the Winans to consciously try and court CI (C) (T) (X) PALLAS 357183 50/50 LUV THIS THAT SHIT 8 5 4 21 15 2 is counterproductive." HEY ALRIGHT ROTTIN RAZKALS B.G. KNOCC OUT 8 DRESTA (OUTBURST/RAL) KEITH MURRAY (JIVE) [programmers] 48 44 41 10 Live performance plays an important (C) (D) (T) ILLTOWN/MAD SOUNDS 0366/MOTOWN FAITH THANKS TO THE FOOL 9 8 6 22 14 7 DUNKEY KONG KILO LORDS OF THE UNDERGROUND (PENDULUM) ISAAC HAYES (POINTBLANKNIRGIN) 49 48 48 9 role in marketing the quartet, which (CI (T) (X) WRAP 319/ICHIBAN WHAT AOU OUGLROE? Y3 5 YTOLU performed Aug. 12 -19 at the Gospel 00H LAWD (PARTY PEOPLE) DJ SMURF AND RM.H.I. 10 1 29 - TT MJEITTN( N TIC) 50 47 44 - Music Convention in Los Angeles. IC) (M) (T) (X) WRAP 291 /ICHIBAN SPECIAL I LIKES IT 9 4 24 1 is to conduct a 11 TAYLOR FEAT B. CREW) - LORI GOLD (CUTTING) The label planning sales gains this week. availability. Industry Association GARY BRYANf (MORNING Q Records with the greatest Videoclip Recording promotional tour, although no kickoff of America (RIAA) certification for sales of 500,000 units. RIRA certification for sales of 1 million units. Catalog WASSUP LOVE NO LIMIT 12 21 2 WASSUP 25 1 no. is for cassette single. *Asterisk indicates catalog number is for cassette maxi -single; cassette single unavailable. PLAYER'S (WARNER BROS.) - ALFONZO BLACKWELL (SCOTT! BROS.) A -TOWN date has been set. A European tour is (C) Cassette single availability. (D) CD single availability. (M) Cassette maxi -single availability. (T) Vinyl maxi -single also being scheduled prior to an early - availability. (V) Vinyl single availability. (X) CD maxi -single availability. © 1995, Billboard/BPI Communications, 13 1 Under lists the top 25 singles under No. 100 - YWC & THE MAAD CIRCLE (LONDON /ISLAND) Bubbling which have not yet charted. 1996 domestic tour. and SoundScan, Inc.

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66 1, 2 PASS R (Gilled Pearl, ASCAP/Spinnlas Choice, ASCAP/ Entertaining BM(4BOP, ASCAPIPatdu n USA ASCAP/Bdotamp Giic ASCAP/Misarn, ASCAP/Joseph Cartagena, ASCAP) Hot H&ß Singles Sales.. Not R&ß Airplay.. 12 1 ST OF THA MONTH (Ruthless Attack, ASCAP/Mo Compiled from a national sub -sample of POS (point of sale) equipped key R &B retail stores which report number Compiled from a national sample of airplay supplied by Broadcast Data Systems' Radio Track service. 85 R &B stations Thug, ASCAP/Dollarz -N- Sense, BMI /Keenu, BMI) Inc. This data is used in the Hot R &D Singles chart. week. Songs ranked by gross impressions, computed by cross- of units sold to SoundScan, are electronically monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a 35 AFFECTION (A Diva, BMVTtigh6ang ASCAP/Binocular, ASCAP) SoundScanra referencing exact times of airplay with Arbitron listener data. This data is used in the Hot R &B Singles chart. 84 ALL GLOCKS DOWN (Warner -Tamerlane, BMI/Stolen 1111111 Souls, ASCAP/Shades Of Brooklyn, ASCAP/Target Y Y Practice, ASCAP /Misam, ASCAP) WBM w O w w O W O w W O O O w o O 86 ALL OUT OF LOVE (BB &E, ASCAP) W L- 3 , W 72 ARE YOU READY? (All Silver, ASCAP/Pebbitone, ASCAP/ h TITLE ' 3 TITLE Ñ w TITLE TITLE ÿ T Hard Hands, ASCAP/Beane Tribe, ASCAP/EMI Blackwood. 5 3 LABEL) g 3 ARTIST (LABEL/DISTRIBUTING LABEL) g 3 ARTIST (LABEL/DISTRIBUTING LABEL) g 3 ARTIST (LABEUDISTRIBUTING LABEL) .- ARTIST (LABEL'DISTRIBUTING BMI/Who Knows, BMI/MCA, BMVL0 -Mo, BMI) CRIMINNOLOGYY/RGA CIERS OF ICE I WANNA LOVE LIKE THAT 37 BE ENCOURAGED (Red Rewmar, SESAC) 1 38 30 8 * * 1 * 38 25 16 * * NO. * * RAEKWON NO, * TONY THOMPSON ( GIANT/WARNER BROS.) 24 BEST FRIEND (Human Rhythm, BM)) 1 YOU ARE NOT ALONE FRIEND 1 O BEST 9 YOU ARE NOT ALONE I 90 BLACK BUTTERFLY ( Flyte Tyme, ASCAP) O LIKE MICHAEL JACKSON (EPIC) 1 wk at No. 1 39 28 14 BRANDY (ATLANTIC) MICHAEL JACKSON (EPIC) 3 wks at No I 39 32 28 KUT KLOSE (KEIA/ELEKTRA EEG) 3 BOOMBASTIC/IN THE SUMMERTIME (LivingSting, ASCAP / Mataco, BMI) HL GANGSTA'S PARADISE 1 SENTIMENTAL SUGAR AMBITION ON ME) 7 3 0 3 14 40 38 8 Q COOLIO FEATURING L.V. (MCA) ®- DEBORAH COX ( ARISTA) BROWN LOVE (CALL 5 BROWN SUGAR (Ah -choo, ASCAP /12:00 AM, ASCAP/ PolyGram Intl, ASCAP /Jazz Merchant, ASCAP) HL HOW HIGH 22 CAN'T YOU SEE HE'S MINE BE ENCOURAGED 62 2 41 29 2 15 41 39 9 10 REDMAN /METHOD MAN (DEF JAM /RAU TOTAL FEAT. THE NOTORIUS B.I.G. (TOMMY BOY) 3 MOKENSTEF (OUTBURST /RAUISLAND) WILLIAM BECTON & FRIENDS (INTERSOUND) 28 CAN'T YOU SEE (FROM NEW JERSEY DRIVE) (Evelle, ASCAP/WB, ASCAP/South Of Soul, ASCAP /12 AM, I GOT 5 ON IT LISTEN ME TIC (WOYOU YOU USED TO LOVE ME MY UP AND DOWN 3 13 42 38 11 4 13 42 43 10 ASCAP/Late Hours, ASCAP/EMI Blackwood, BMI/Janice LUNIZ INGO TRYBE) INI KAMOZE (EASTWEST /EEG) co FAITH (BAD BOY/ ARISTA) ADINA HOWARD (MECCA DOWEASTWEST/EEG) C" Combs, BMI/PolyGram Int'I, ASCAP) WBM/HL 7 PLAYER'S ANTHEM YOU DO ME RIGHT VIBIN' 81 CHAMPION (Sags OfRiWvan ,BrMmreile.BMVEgic,SOCNB 5 2 43 44 2 la) 6 12 'TIL 47 5 M.A.FIA. NDEAS'BIG BEAT/ATLANTIC) MC. HAMMER (GIANT/WARNER BROS.) 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ASG1P/T1AI Bladmood, BMVOeóarah Cac BMI ASCAP/E.Lucas,ASCAP/&ncldr Sound, ASCAP/Tadej, RAPHAEL SAADIO (EPIC SOUNDTRAV550 MUSIC) BLACKSTREET (INTERSCOPE) 96 LIVE!!! (FROM THE SHOW!) Ofigarg EtMITopiri4RCmbaD 88 SHIMMY SHIMMY YA (Wu -Tang, BMVRamecca, BMI) HL ASCAP) WBM REACH 38 LOVE AMBITION (CALL ON ME) (Human Rhythm, BMI( 8 8 RAIN PRCT 41 SO MANY TEARS (Joshua's Dean, BN4tIUStcreNat EM/ 57 TONITE (EMI April, ASCAP/D.A.R.P., ASCAP) 5 18 19 20 WBM SOUCANDYFOR REAL (UPTOWN /MCA) WHA YO PE 46 LOVE DON'T LOVE NOBODY (Warner- Tanelhre, BMD Warner-Taneéne,114GrandIntaAlhgBN into ydYe, 29 VIBIN' (Vanderpool, BMI /Aynaw, BMI/Shawn Patrick, 52 LOVELY THANG (Deep Sound, ASCAP/Short Dolls, BMI) IF YOU LOVE ME DEAR BNVTrio/, ASC/P/Bladc But ASCAP /lobeé, ASCAP) WBM BMI/Ensign, BMI /Bee & Tee, BMI/Butter Jinx, BMI) 3 19 20 7 T.K.O. (Warner -Tamerlane, BMI( 6 10 2 PAC OPE) 48 LOVE BROWNSTONE (MJJ /EPIC) 21 SOMEONE TO LOVE (Sony, BMI/Ecaf, BMI) HL 49 WARM SUMMER DAZE (Lean Slates, BMI/Songs Of 44 THE MANY WAYS (WB, ASCAP/Stone Jam, ASCAP/Ness, BABY 23 SOMETHIN' 4 DA HONEYZ (Chrysalis, ASCAP/Mo' PolyGram, BMI/Long Dough, BMI/Irvíng, BMD WBM 7 5 7 20 21 4 Nifty & Capone, ASCAP /AI- O -Dev, ASCAP) WBM BRANDY (ATLANTIC) MARY J. BLIGE (UPTOWN /MCA) ASCAP /Oji's, BMI/Nomad-Noman, 16 WATERFALLS (Organized Noize, BMI/Stiff Shirt, 69 MIND BLOWING (Vertical City, BMI/PMA, BMI) Swang, -Tamerlane, BMI/Songs Of PolyGram, BMIBe)t Star, ASCAPPTizbiz, ASCAP/Pebbitone. 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www.americanradiohistory.com Dance ARTISTS & MUSIC Moorish Crosses Gender Barriers With 'I'm Your Man' SHE'S YOUR MAN: After warming jocks and tea -dance dollies will warm- the cockles of pop hearts overseas, ly embrace. British ingenue Lisa Moorish is prep- Speaking of Strike, the artist/pro- ping to conquer the States with her sul- duction team offers a new single of its try rendition of the Wham! chestnut own abroad, the lively and fun "(The "I'm Your Man." And, yes, that is Morning After) Free At Last" on George Michael vocally jumping up by Larry Flick Fresh Records in the U.K. Though not and down in his oh- so- distinctive, jolly as instantly memorable as the break- way in the background of the track. through hit "U Sure Do," this jam has According to the somewhat mythical ically different stylistic tip. Its assault a shiny pop /NRG sheen and jovial story of this recording, Moorish was in of industrial effects and breakneck female vocals that will ultimately gen- a U.K. studio earlier this year working beats will probably lure left -of- center erate festive squeals from peak -hour on the track with D -Town producer spinners to the fold with relative ease. twirlers. Given the fact that nearly Johnny D. on the same day that Experimental, if not a tad over the top. every stateside major feels the com- Michael was in the building. Michael Regardless of your personal mix needs pulsion to have an NRG act on its ros- was walking down the hall and heard or desires, snag this single on Go! ter, the lack of a deal for Strike here is Moorish singing the song. He loved her Beat/London Records and join us in more than a tad bewildering -espe- interpretation of it and asked to sing looking forward to Moorish's first cially since the creative quality of its backup on the track. Pretty wild album in January. output is considerably higher than that Gaggin' With Da Boyz. Tribal America artist/producer Danny Tenaglia recently Go coinky -dinky, eh? In the end, who real- of its competition. figure. paused from promotion of his current album, "Hard And Soul," to party at GAG!, ly cares how this track came together? THE SINGLE LIFE: We were begin- Maintaining an NRGetic vibe for a a popular new weekly soiree at the Sound Factory Bar in New York. The latest The final product is a deliciously seduc- ning to wonder if a second stateside sin- little longer, we must admit to shame- single from "Hard And Soul" is "Look Ahead," which features singer Carole Syl- tive jeep/hip -hop version of the song gle was ever going to be pulled from M lessly twirlin' and twitchin' around the van. Pictured, clockwise from left, are Kevin McHugh, GAG! co- producer; Willie that is bound for multiformat success People's sadly underappreciated Epic coffee table these days to the Ninja, GAG! co- producer; Peter Presta, GAG! resident DJ; and Tenaglia. similar to its run abroad. Newcomer album, "Elegant Slumming." A few Miller/Waterman high- octane refur- Moorish makes an excellent first vocal moments into the club- geared, Junior bishing of Quartz Lock's 1988 face - impression here, revealing a low- regis- Vasquez post- production of "Padlock" cracker, "Love Eviction." The two though Geannie Fubus' vamp of the to the track's uncredited mixer for a ter, feline style-though we are still proves that the seemingly interminable accelerate the easy, quasi -freestyle track's title morphs into a mighty wicked, imaginative job. We received wondering why she chose to sing a wait was worthwhile. Heather Small pace of the original recording to a catchy hook after a while. Well worth a this nugget on an unmarked cassette, male -specific lyric in the first place. explores the sassy context of the disco heart -racing but exhilarating speed. whirl. so we do not know which label to direct yummer made famous by Gwen Lonnie Gordon is the diva in resi- After a brief hiatus, Waako Records you to. Perhaps someone will step for- Guthrie with more dishy spirit than dence, spewing the song's empowering is back in action, making up for lost ward and lay claim to this essential revealed on the act's previous record- tale of a woman's emancipation from time with a saucy 12- incher by jam. ings, while J.V. continues to prove his spousal abuse with infectious convic- Michelle Wilson called "Neverending mettle as a mixer capable of deftly tion. Her no- holds -barred performance Source Of Love." The groove has a PARTING GLANCES: The interna- strolling along the line between adapt- makes us long for a new album from thick, deep -house texture, while pro- tional dance music community is ability and creativity. His half -dozen her. Perhaps this record will remind ducers Giovanni and Keith Kemper mourning the untimely death of Ams- interpretations of the track are acces- someone at a label of her ability to flesh out the arrangement with the req- terdam -based producer Lee Newman, sible to nearly every dance format stand head -and -shoulders above the uisite rolling piano lines and subtle, whose battle with cancer ended Aug. 4. imaginable, though we are living for his pack of wannabe divas. This new ver- Love Unlimited -influenced strings. The loss is compounded by the suc- jangly Sound Factory mix. (Are those sion of "Love Eviction" christens the (Actually, those strings could have been cess that she and husband Michael real cowbells we hear during the break- birth of PWL -U.K. subsidiary X:Plode a bit more prominent in the radio mix.) Wells recently enjoyed with the single down?) Records. Wilson exudes mucho star power, bend- "I Wanna Be A Hippy," which they "Padlock" is actually the flip side to New York's Sub -Urban Records ing her phrases with the imagination recorded under the name Technohead. the downtempo "Search For The shimmies toward the fall season with and confidence of a seasoned veteran. The track topped the Dutch Mega Top Hero," which is being worked to top 40 another potential hit from the hands of The standard groove wishes of under- 50 Singles chart for four weeks and radio. We have our fingers crossed that young producers Mike Delgado and ground DJs are fulfilled here on Troy currently stands at No. 9 on the chart. programmers will get a clue and make Matthias Heilbronn, the team respon- Parrish's gritty but song- conscious Technohead's debut album, "Headsex," room for it. The bad news for M People sible for the label's current hit, "It's remix. We would love to see Ms. Wilson was released Aug. 1 on the Mokum fans is that plans for a second U.S. con- Gonna Be Alright," featuring Ceybill work her magic on a full -length album. label, which is part of edel Entertain- cert tour are on hold for the foreseeable Jeffries. This time, they offer "Music Any major -label execs out there feeling ment Benelux. Takes Me Higher," a houser adventurous? Back To Basics. DJ Doran Chambers future. buoyant Newman and Wells recorded under was behind the turntables for the third In other Epic news, the label is they recorded under the name Lift. a barrage of pseudonyms, including pulling out its big promotional guns in Unlike Gonna Be Alright," DISHIN': to have to be the one anniversary of Basics, a venue in San "It's there Sorry GTO, Tommy Yamaha, and Tricky on Francisco. Chambers also handles support of "Destination Eschaton," the is only minor emphasis lyrics- to break this to the children who wor- Disco, and operated the independent promotion for the independent Ram- first single from the Shamen's forth- ship Donna Summer, but the disco Dataflow Records. Their biggest U.K. A pant Records, which has just released coming album, "Axis Mutatis." diva has split with Mercury Records. hit was as Tricky Disco, whose self - "Planet Rampant, Volume One: From sprawling double pack of mixes has Details are not being served on the dirt titled track peaked in the top 20 in contributions from the Basement menu, but we hear that the break was 1990. They frequently issued singles on Trip -Hop To Trance." He also beat - Billboard. An amicable. mixed the tracks from the compilation, Boys, the Beatmasters, Pete more than It is a bummer, to a number of key British and European and Vis- we which features 13 tracks by West Lorimer, Richard "Humpty" be sure, but are certain that La dance labels, most notably R &S, Mute, Coast -based up-and-corners. sion, ranging from house to Summer will land on another label XL, and React, for which they also trance /NRG, with some surprises eventually. In the meantime, you can assembled compilations. tossed in along the way. One of the act's either console yourself at one of the The duo was also known for writing Michael's long- absent singer's shows (she lives on Technohead distinctive belt- better efforts. 15 FOR WEEK ENDING SEPT. 2, 1995 practically under the moniker for U.K. ing is a welcome treat, as is the track's Paula Abdul is up at bat with anoth- the road these days) or pick up the U.K. ' zines, such as DJ and Clubscene, as well perfectly measured fuzz -guitar lines, er single from her underappreciated CLUB PLAY import -only pressing of "I Feel Love" as for TNT in France and Shout in Italy. muscular bassline, and hard -edged Virgin album "Head Over Heels." The 1. WE CAN MAKE IT MONE remixes on Manifesto /Mercury. "We all knew and loved Lee's passion beats. Family Stand -helmed "Crazy Cool" is STRICTLY RHYTHM Some labels sure know how to act in life," Wells says. "Lee's involvement 2. I WANNA B WITH U FUN FACTORY Support from clubland is being circulating with a bundle of house and CURB -EDEL fast. A scant several weeks after its in the positive side of the techno scene solicited with U.S. -only post- produc- hip -hop mixes. One of our new faves, 3. FREEK'N YOU JODECI UPTOWN European release, Tatjana's buoyant is well documented, and many of us will tions of "I'm Your Man" by Todd Terry Los Angeles producer Bill Ward, kicks 4. BRING BACK MY HAPPINESS MOBY international riser, "Santa Maria," has always remember her beaming smile, and Cajmere. Terry largely adheres to a fine downtempo jeep version that taps ELEETRA been picked up for the States by the lively enthusiasm, and incredible love mainstream house rules in his bouncy into the sensuality of the song, while 5. LUV CONNECTION TOWA TEI ELEKTRA BMG- distributed Critique Records. for the music, music makers, and DJs Boy and the Deep The label will issue primary mix, on which a rubbery Bad Bill, Strike, MAXI-SINGLES SALES the single here throughout the world." groove is punctuated by hearty per- Dish lads all take turns at remixing within seconds. We are betting this one Lee was cremated in Amsterdam on cussion and nice use of vocals. In many this funk /pop number into a house 1. MACARENA LOS DEL MAR CRITIQUE will soar up the pop charts in a flash. Aug. 9. The Phuture Trax label is 2. BOOM BOOM BOOM THE OUTHERE as anthem. The results are mixed, with We have now officially seen and putting together a benefit in her honor ways, his dubby Freeze mix serves BROS. AUREUS the tribal/house anthem the dance com- Strike coming out on top with keyboard 3. ARE YOU READY? PEBBLES MCA heard it all. In the always tall and Sept. 25 at London's Heaven nightclub munity has been wanting from Michael. lines that match the brightness of 4. HEAVEN SOLO PERSPECTIVE daunting pile of records, tapes, and in aid of the Cancer Research organi- His vocals are isolated into infectious Abdul's vocal. The truth is that the orig- 5. HERE I GO 2 UNLIMITED RADIKAL CDs that arrive at Billboard on a daily zation. loops and floated over the kind of inal track is not really conducive to the basis, we happened across a club ver- groove that drives peak -hour punters intense tone of a tribal or deep -house Breakouts: Titles with future chart potential, sion of Led Zeppelin's "Babe I'm Assistance in preparing this column to bliss catharsis. groove. To that end, Strike smartly based on club play or sales reported this week. Gonna Leave You." Could ya die? And was provided by Dominic Pride and Cajmere's noisy mix hangs on a rad- opted for a vibe that we think hi -NRG here is da kicker: It is slammin'. Props Willem Hoos in London.

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BILLBOARD SEPTEMBER 2, 1995 31 www.americanradiohistory.com ARTISTS & MUSIC Rounder Records Ropes Back Riders In The Sky BY JIM BESSMAN basking in the glow of having a plat- "And Ken said, `We believe in the Other promotional plans involve inum- certified artist, Alison Krauss - music,' which I've heard from a lot of publicity and advertising support Now in their 18th year, Riders In has matured as a label and, after 25 people, but this is the first time I from country consumer publications, The Sky -Grand Ole Opry stars, years, has the sophisticated distribu- believe it. They may not be going for especially in conjunction with TNN's comedic artists, and acoustic country tion machinery in place to generate the next million -seller -thank you, "Riders Radio Theater: The Televi- music preservationists -are "aging album sales for the Riders. Their last Alison Krauss! -but they'll get our sion Show," a series of four quarterly like fine cheese," says the trio's album for the label -not counting two music out there." one -hour specials based on the radio bassist, Too Slim. And with the Oct. compilations -was 1986's "New Though the Riders are now in their program. The first aired Aug. 1 and 17 release of their 16th album, Trails." The group subsequently sixth year as hosts of the "Riders featured Barbara Mandrell. The next "Always Drink Upstream From The recorded for MCA and Columbia, the Radio Theater," a weekly public radio will be a Christmas show in Decem- Herd," they're back where they start- latter releasing their most recent program, commercial airplay for the ber. Rounder album, "Cowboys In Love," last year. purists minimal. ed-on Records. country has been But RIDERS IN THE SKY "My goal is to make the album a "We're coming back to the old -home About that time, Riders manager Rounder VP of national promotion and fully integrated piece of the puzzle," corral," says Too Slim, whose band - David Skepner sat down with publicity Brad Paul is looking at a says Paul, who notes that Riders' mates are fiddler Woody Paul and gui- Rounder co -owner Ken Irwin, who, radio angle. tions of country singles from various albums seem to merely supplement tarist and lead vocalist /yodeler says Skepner, "put together several After a single is selected, Paul says, labels to those outlets. "They're much their extensive touring and broadcast Ranger Doug. "Rounder understands words in a sentence that I'd never it will be targeted at Americana sta- more open to nonmainstream country careers, not to mention Too Slim's acoustic music, and people who might heard before: `With Rounder, Riders tions. It also will be serviced to non- and are more receptive to an act like Mercantile -the group's in -house like us frequent places where In The Sky will be a priority.' Quite reporting country stations via CDX, Riders, who are perhaps too country merchandising arm. "For most bands, Rounder product is found. We always frankly, I'm not holding anybody's feet the service that sends CD compila- for country [radio]," says Paul. (Continued on page 34) thought we could sell a goodly number to the fire for airplay, but every time of records if we could just get in front I'm around the Rounder people, I'm of those people," more and more impressed. They know Too Slim feels that Rounder -now their market and their place in it. Alabama's 15 Yrs. Through Thick, Thin; Mercury Celebrates 50 Years Alison Krauss Loses CMA Nomination

Of Hits With A 73 -Act Box A HAPPY CRYSTAL ANNIVERSARY TO Alabama on that we didn't pollute the market. Obviously, there are so its 15th birthday. The Fort Payne, Ala., foursome revolu- many acts now, there's no way to do that anymore. That BY DEBORAH EVANS PRICE of all 73 acts. The songs are presented tionized the country concept of bands, especially self-con- also means there are some young acts that won't be around in chronological order, and the collec- tained bands that wrote their own music, played their own long enough to tour." NASHVILLE -In celebration of the tion includes more than 25 tracks that instruments, and knew their way around the studio. Over On a remedy for that: "It's just like anything else -there label's 50th anniversary, Mercury have never been reissued on CD in the the years, Alabama has sold 50 million albums, racked up will be a shakedown. Something has to give. There are only Nashville will issue "50 Years Of U.S. 32 No. 1 Billboard chart singles, became the Academy of so many dollars that can be spent on country music. And Country Music From Mercury," a "We're serving the music and also Country Music's artist of there're only so many three -CD boxed set that includes 73 serving history," says Kira Fiorita, the decade, and the first r places to play." songs by 73 artists who recorded for Mercury's director of catalog develop- group to be voted Country On current country Mercury between 1945 and 1995 - ment and executive producer of the Music Assn.'s entertainer music: "I think you have from Sheriff Tom Owen & His Cow- project. "We couldn't let our 50th of the year. It also has its lyrics that are not as boys' "A New Ten Gallon Hat" in 1945 anniversary pass by without doing a own strong publishing important as they used to to Shania Twain's recent hit "Any Man project like this." arm, Maypop Music Nashoille be, and ballads certainly Of Mine." Florita says that instead of having Group. And it's still out are not as important as Produced by Colin Escott and several cuts by different artists, Mer- there on the road, where they used to be. There's Jimmy Guterman for Reissues Ink, cury opted to have one cut each by 73 we caught up with lead Scare more uptempo, uptempo, the project will be released Oct. 17. acts in order to include a wider variety singer Randy Owen to lis- uptempo. It's like the way The 6 -inch by 12 -inch package fea- of Mercury music. Florita says that ten to his views on things. TM rock'n'roll was back in the tures a deluxe booklet with 85 rare there were some cuts that she and the For a band that was '50s, when you would get a photographs, a 5,700 -word essay by producers wanted that they just could- formed in the year of by Chet Flippo hook and sing that and Escott that covers the history of the n't fit into the project. "Urban Cowboy," Owen is then-if you could write a label, and brief biographical sketches (Continued on page 34) still surprised by the band's success. verse around it- you've got it made. As long as it's up- On their Nashville audition, Owen says: "When we did tempo." the New Faces Show [at the Country Radio Seminar], me On Alabama's identity: "What you see is what you get and Jeff [Cook] and Teddy [Gentry] had to stand up with Alabama. We're basically a blue -collar working band. onstage without our instruments and sing, and Mark We work really hard at what we do, and we work for our [Herndon, the drummer] wasn't allowed on the stage at fans and listen to them. Our song `Cheap Seats' isn't that all. That was really strange. I wrote the song, but I wasn't high on the charts, but the fans can't wait to hear it at our allowed to play on it. It seems like the shows. `Pass It On Down' was anoth- Dark Ages when you compare it to er one like that. It's a song about the way things are now. They thought being better folks and teaching our bands were rock'n'roll- country children. Not a No. 1 song, but a great music had groups, not bands. At the song. And I can't sacrifice a great fair buyers convention, they had a song for a No. 1 record. Another house band, and the artists per- example is 'Angels.' I don't think RCA formed with them. We threw a lot of really knew what to do with that. We wrenches into that mix because we finally got that on an album because had to play our own instruments. At the fans loved it so much. We've the beginning, RCA said that if we received more mail and more sold 60,000 albums, they would con- requests for `Angels' than for any sider signing us a good deal." song we've ever done. Unless you're On the possibility of country music really listening to the fans, you can entering another "Urban Cowboy" let really great songs slide by you. the video for Shenandoah Aids Unemployment. While in San Diego filming era: "We're not entering one, we're Country music is about great songs "Heaven Bound," Pecos Films hired six unem- Shenandoah's current single, right in the middle of one," he says. and entertainers who have a close, marine ployed machinists, who had been laid off from Campbell Industries, a "When I look at Nashville as a relative outsider, I see that close, close relationship with their fans." equipment company experiencing its first layoffs in 40 years. The workers were we're not developing our artists. We are finding some great hired to operate machinery that plays an integral part in the video. Also appear- songs that beautiful young people can sing. That's good for G IMME BACK MY BULLETS: Alison Krauss' five is on ABC's All My Chil- ing in the video actress Teresa Blake (Gloria Chandler the business, great for the labels, but what about the CMA Award nominations suddenly became four after the wife drummer Mike McGuire. The video was dren"), who is the of Shenandoah future? For one thing, touring is becoming too crowded. CMA belatedly realized that "Now That I've Found You" Bateman and directed by Michael Merrimen for Pecos Films. produced by Brian When we started out, when we'd go into a city and Kenny did not meet the criteria for album of the year. To be eli- Pictured, from left, are Shenandoah's Jim Seales, Dallas Cowboy quarterback [Rogers] had been there, we'd wait two or three weeks gible, an album must contain at least 60% new material lead vocalist Marty Raybon, Teresa and country fan Troy Aikman, Shenandoah before going in. All the acts tried to arrange bookings so (Continued on page 34) Blake, Mike McGuire, and Shenandoah's Ralph Ezell.

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31 38 14 MCA 11044 24 DAVID LEE MURPHY (10.98/15.9811M OUT WITH A BANG 24 63 63 54 62 DAVID BALLA WARNER BROS. 45562 (9.98/15.98) THINKIN' PROBLEM 6

25 20 21 41 GEORGE STRAITA MCA 11092 (10.98/15.98) LEAD ON 1 64 58 60 210 BROOKS & DUNN A' ARISTA 18658 (9.98/15.98) BRAND NEW MAN 3

22 26 24 33 WADE HAYES COLUMBIA 66412/SONY (9.98 E0115.98) ® OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW BETTER 19 65 62 64 145 JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY' ATLANTIC 82420/AG (9.98/15.98) 88) LIFE'S A DANCE 4

27 19 18 67 TRAVIS TRITTA WARNER BROS. 45603 (10.98/15.98) TEN FEET TALL & BULLETPROOF 3 66 64 65 130 BROOKS & DUNN A° ARISTA 18716 (10.98/15.98) HARD WORKIN' MAN 2

25 25 46 RCA 28 CLINT BLACK 66419 (10.98/16.98) ONE EMOTION 8 61 61 48 7 THE MOFFATTS POLYDOR NASHVILLE 527373 (9.98/13.98) ME THE MOFFATTS 48

29 30 33 24 JOHN BERRY CAPITOL NASHVILLE 28495110.98/15.98) STANDING ON THE EDGE 12 68 68 67 93 FAITH HILL A WARNER BROS. 45389(9.98/15.98) I TAKE ME AS I AM 7

30 28 29 82 JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERYA' ATLANTIC 82559/AG 110.98/15.98) KICKIN' IT UP 1 69 67 63 15 4 RUNNER POLYDOR NASHVILLE 527379 (9.98/13.981E1 4 RUNNER 27

31 26 23 13 DWIGHT YOAKAM REPRISE 45907/WARNER BROS. (10.98/15.98) DWIGHT LIVE 8 70 70 68 48 MARK CHESNUTT DECCA 11094 /MCA (10.98/15.98) WHAT A WAY TO LIVE 15

32 27 28 47 ALABAMA RCA 66410 (10.98/15.98) GREATEST HITS VOL. 3 8 11 65 2 CARLENE CARTER GIANT 24581 (10.98/15.981 LITTLE ACTS OF TREASON 65

33 29 27 23 JEFF FOXWORTHY LAUGHING HYENA 2079 (4.98/8.98) THE ORIGINAL 27 12 73 2 SHELBY LYNNE MAGNATONE 102 (9.98/15.98) RESTLESS 72

34 32 30 30 SAWYER BROWN 'URB 77689 (10.98/15.98) GREATEST HITS 1990 -1995 5 73 75 75 27 SHENANDOAH CAPITOL NASHVILLE 31109 (10.98/15.98) ® IN THE VICINITY OF THE HEART 31 47 50 30 AILANTIC 35 NEAL MCCOY 82727/AG (1098/15.98) YOU GOTTA LOVE THAT 10 74 72 70 101 MARTINA MCBRIDE A RCA 66288 (9.98/15.98) NM THE WAY THAT I AM 14

36 38 51 153 GEORGE STRAIT 3 MCA 10651 (10.98/15.98) PURE COUNTRY (SOUNDTRACK) 1 75 69 66 19 VARIOUS ARTISTS COLUMBIA 67020/SONY (9.98 EO/15.98) NASCAR: RUNNIN' WIDE OPEN 13

D. Albums with the greatest sales gains this week. Recording Industry Assn. Of America (RIAA) certification for sales of 500,000 units. RIAA certifica ion for sales of 1 million units, with multimillion sellers indicated by a numeral following the symbol. *Asterisk indicates LP is available. Most tape prices, and CD prices for WEA and BMG labels, are suggested lists. Tape prices marked EC), and all other CD prices, are equivalent prices, which are projected from wholesale prices. Greatest Gainer shows chart's largest unit increase. Pacesetter indicates biggest percentage growth. Heatseeker Impact shows albums removed from Heatseekers this week. II indicates past or present Heatseeker title. © 1995, Billboard/BPI Communications, and SoundScan, Inc.

COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE AND RACK SALES REPORTS COLLECTED, COMPILED, AND PROVIDED BY SoundScanW 1111 111 B ill board. Top Country Catalog Alb ums... FOR WEEK ENDING SEPT. 2, 1995 z z Y ot- Y o N W ui V) W W vi ¢ W N W ARTIST TITLE Y Q Y 2 53 LABEL & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL (SUGGESTED LIST PRICE OR EQUIVALENT FOR CASSETTE/CD) Ú Ñ Lj c=.)

1 PATSY CLINE A6 MCA 12* (7.98/12.981 192 weeks at No. 1 GREATEST HITS 224 14 18 PATSY CLINE MCA 4038 (7.98/12.98) THE PATSY CLINE STORY 56

2 2 HANK WILLIAMS, JR. CURB 77638 (6.98/9.98) GREATEST HITS, VOL. 1 38 15 14 ALAN JACKSON A' ARISTA 8681 (9.98 EQ/13.98) DON'T ROCK THE JUKEBOX 12 Al 3 3 REBA MCENTIRE MCA 4979* (7.98/12.98) GREATEST HITS 222 16 20 COLLIN RAYE A EPIC 48983/SONY (9.98 EQ/13.98) IN THIS LIFE 3

4 4 KEITH WH ITLEY RCA 2277 (9.98/13.981 GREATEST HITS 76 17 17 SHANIA TWAIN MERCURY NASHVILLE 514422 (9.98 E0/15.98) SHANIA TWAIN 5

5 5 THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND EPIC 38795/SONY (7.98 EQ/11.98) A DECADE OF HITS 224 18 21 GEORGE STRAIT MCA 10450 (9.98/15.98) TEN STRAIT HITS 63

6 6 GEORGE STRAIT 2 MCA 42035 (7.98/12.98) GREATEST HITS, VOL. 2 224 19 25 JOHN ANDERSON BNA 61029/RCA (9.98/13.98) SEMINOLE WIND 29

1 9 GEORGE STRAIT A' MCA 5567* (7.98/12.98) GEORGE STRAIT'S GREATEST HITS 222 20 15 THE JUDDS W CURB 8318/RCA (9.98/15.98) GREATEST HITS 18

8 8 BILLY RAY CYRUS A' MERCURY NASHVILLE 510635 (10.98 EQ/16.98) SOME GAVE ALL 15 21 16 WAYLON JENNINGS A° RCA 8506* (8.98) GREATEST HITS 96

9 HANK WILLIAMS MERCURY NASHVILLE 823293 (7.98 EQ/10.98) 24 GREATEST HITS 30 22 19 THE JUDDS CURB 61018/RCA (9.98/13.98) GREATEST HITS VOL. II 32

10 10 GEORGE JONES EPIC 40776/SONY (5.98 EQ/9.98) SUPER HITS 209 23 ALABAMA A RCA 61040 (9.98/13.981 GREATEST HITS VOL. 2 49

11 11 THE BELLAMY BROTHERS CURB 42298/MCA 14.98/11.981 GREATEST HITS VOL. III 31 24 22 ALABAMA RCA 6825 (7.98/11.981 ALABAMA LIVE 94

12 12 MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER A COLUMBIA 46077/SONY (8.98 EQ/13.98) SHOOTING STRAIGHT IN THE DARK 39 25 - CLAY WALKER GIANT 24511/WARNER BROS. (9.98/15.981 CLAY WALKER

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ROUNDER RECORDS ROPES BACK RIDERS IN THE SKY (Continued from page 32) COUNTRY touring and everything else is supple- increase in 2,000 -seat community Ninja Turtles and Power Rangers. ********** mental to the record," he says. "The venue bookings. "It's not uncommon And grandparents and great- grand- Riders are different-they're kind of to see three and four generations of a parents come because they remember a cottage industry unto themselves. single family at a Riders show," he when they were that age and going to The key to success will not be using says. "Little kids come because the Hitching Post Theater Saturday record industry formulas but using there's just something very friendly mornings to see Gene, Roy, and CORM the Riders' unique approach and inte- about their music and they love the big Hoppy. Everyone in the family comes rM grating that into the marketplace." hats, and their parents are happy for different reasons, and it's delight- Rounder offered little input into the their kids are into something besides ful." by Wade Jessen album itself, says Ranger Doug, other than to ask for "the best cowboy album we could make." Produced by ENGLAND SWINGS: Ty England inks his first entry on The Billboard 200 Joey Miskulin, an accordionist who MERCURY CELEBRATES WITH BOXED SET page and Top Country Albums with his debut package. The former guitarist of Garth frequently performs as the "fourth (Continued from 32) Brooks' band, Stillwater, earns the Hot Shot Debut on the country list at No. Rider," the album mixes old songs Among the most interesting offer- type of boxed set doesn't sell as well on 13 and elbows his way onto the big chart at No. 95 with sales of more than 10,500 with new. There are originals and ings included in the boxed set are 16- cassette; therefore, Mercury opted to units. The England set has the distinction of being the highest debut on Top such classics as "Cattle Call," a much - year -old Dolly Parton's recording of issue the anniversary package in CD Country Albums by a debut artist since Billy Ray Cyrus entered at No. 1 with requested serious remake of a comic "The Love You Gave," Roscoe Hankins form only. "Some Gave All" in 1992. England is also the only country act to debut in the song they recorded for MCA. singing the only known recording of In terms of promoting the package, top half of The Billboard 200 since Cyrus entered that chart at No. 4. RCA Label "We hope to do a variety of inter- Hank Williams Sr.'s first song, 1951's Florita says that Mercury plans to Group chairman Joe Galante says that despite some early radio resistance to esting things in the future," adds "I'm Praying For The Day (That rely heavily on press. "This is strictly the western -swing flavored debut single, "Should've Asked Her Faster" (No. Ranger Doug, "including a fiddle Peace Will Come)," the Big Bopper's a press -driven release, as most catalog 11 on Hot Country Singles & Tracks), painstaking attention to detail by every album, an all- Spanish one, and a kids' original version of "White Lightnin'," releases are," she says. department at his company has paid off in spades. Galante also points to contri- album. But rather than doing any- and "If You Really Want Me To, I'll The release will be serviced to butions by England's manager, Bob Doyle, who previously co-managed Brooks, thing too exotic for our first effort Go," one of Delbert McClinton's first press, and Mercury plans to solicit and tireless efforts by the artist to further ingratiate himself to his existing fan back with Rounder, we did what we do recordings as part of the Ron -Dels. stories and reviews. It also plans to base as factors that led to this early success. best: write good cowboy songs and In addition to some of the more advertise in Goldmine and other publi- record them, keeping that tradition obscure cuts, which will delight collec- cations that target collectors. DOUBLE NIPPER: RCA claims both debuts on Top Country Albums, the sec- alive in the best way we know how - tors, the set includes country classics Florita says that these packages sell ond being the new Alabama set, "In Pictures," which enters at No. 16. The Ft. traditional without being stuffy." that will be readily familiar to con- well to domestic collectors, but the Payne, Ala., foursome chalks up its 19th charting album title almost 15 years Having notched 3,199 live perfor- sumers, such as Roger Miller's "King international market looks even more after its first entry, "My Home's In Alabama," which debuted in June 1980 and mances as of last week, the Riders Of The Road," Johnny Rodriguez's promising. "We are allowing for a peaked at No. 3 that year. Ten of the group's sets peaked at No. 1 on the country will continue taking their cottage "Ridin' My Thumb To Mexico," and higher than usual amount of exports," album chart, beginning with their 1981 sophomore set, "Feels So Right." The industry on the road for 200 dates a Patti Page's "Tennessee Waltz." she says. lead single from the new package, "She Ain't Your Ordinary Girl," jumps 3 -2 year. They have toured in every state Among the more recent hits are the on Hot Country Singles & Tracks. except two. "We're still looking to get Kentucky HeadHunters' "Dumas those two last states -Hawaii and Walker," Toby Keith's "Should've Been FOX TROT: Jeff Foxworthy (Warner Bros.) wins Greatest Gainer honors on Delaware," says Ranger Doug, adding A Cowboy," and Billy Ray Cyrus' NASHVILLE SCENE page Top Country Albums with "Games Rednecks Play," which holds stubbornly at that they're primed for their first "Achy Breaky Heart." The only artists (Continued from 32) No. 2 and turns in an 8,000 -unit increase over the previous week. Pacesetter appearances in Japan in October. conspicuously absent are Reba McEn- and hers does not. Patty Loveless' roses go to Terri Clark (Mercury) for her debut, rocketing 66-45 on the country "They do just one very simple tire and Bobby Bare, whose record- "When Fallen Angels Fly" will replace scorecard with an increase of more than 60% over the previous week. Clark's thing -they entertain people," says ings were unavailable for "contractual it on the nomination list. traditional country fare earns a Heatseekers seal of approval, entering that Skepner. "At a time when more and reasons." The Country Music Foundation and chart at No. 23. Meanwhile, Clark's lead single jumps 31 -25 on Hot Country more labels are putting out one album The set will list for $39.98 and will Vanderbilt University Press have Singles & Tracks. Also worthy of mention is Bryan White's (Asylum) Pacesetter with one hit and you never see the act only be available on CD. According to formed a joint publishing alliance trophy on The Billboard 200 for his debut set. White wins the percentage-based again, I've got three cowboys going Florita, many of the decisions made in focusing on country music. The first award for his 30% increase, jumping 174 -134 on the big chart and 23 -19 on Top into their 18th year of what Ranger terms of packaging and pricing were titles, which will be released Tuesday Country Albums. Doug describes as their hot air bal- aided by a study of boxed sets that the (29), are reprints of long out -of-print loon to the top. And there's no major label conducted. books: "My Husband, Jimmie Rodgers" CARSON CITY: Jeff Carson (MCG Curb) harvests his first No. 1 hit on Bill- huge thing-it just keeps going. They "We did extensive boxed -set by Carrie Rodgers, "Bob Wills: Hub- board's Hot Country Singles & Tracks with "Not On Your Love." The former had their CBS -TV weekly Saturday research and found that for retailers bin' It" by Ruth Sheldon, and "Truth Nashville demo singer's debut album bullets at No. 22 on Top Country Albums morning show, they have the radio who choose to carry boxed sets, most Is Stranger Than Publicity" by Alton and includes his first single, "Yeah, Buddy." show, they're on the Opry, they play are set up for the most common -sized Delmore. almost every fair in the country - boxed set, which is 6 -by -12 inches," John Michael Montgomery will KING OF THE ROAD: The Country Music Assn. announced its 1995 Country everything they do takes another she says. "Retailers would love [regu- host the 13th annual ACM Bill Boyd Music Hall of Fame inductees, which include the late Roger Miller and CMA step. And the TNN exposure gives us lar -sized CD packages that expand to Golf Classic, honoring the late, long- founder Jo Walker - Meador. Miller, who won a whopping six Grammy awards more concert dates. We're going into hold two CDs], but I haven't seen one time ACM executive director. The Oct. in 1965 and a 1985 Tony for `Big River," is the subject of a new 70 -song anthol- '96 with January, February, and yet that will accommodate three CDs. 16 event will be held on the De Bell Golf ogy issued by Mercury Nashville titled "Roger Miller: King Of The Road." Sales March all being record months in "There's also a problem with value Course in Burbank, Calif., and will ben- VP John Grady says the set hit stores Aug. 22 and includes Miller's work from terms of concerts." perception," Fiorita adds. "Con- efit the T.J. Martell Foundation, the the mid '50s through "Big River." The CMA awards broadcast is slated for Oct. The high family- entertainment sumers like the photos and extras in American Foundation for AIDS 4 on CBS -TV. value of Riders In the Sky, Skepner the larger packaging." Research, and the Shriners Hospital adds, is further reflected by the The study also revealed that this for Crippled Children.

COUNTRY SINGLES A -Z 73 I'M LISTENING NOW (New Haven, BMI /Music Hill, BMI/Warner-Tamerlane, BMI( WBM BMI /Almo, ASCAP/Tikki Merm, ASCAP/Siren, SABAM) MUSIC BMI/AMR, ASCAP /Sierra Home, ASCAP) 14 ONE BOX ONE GIRL (EMI Blackwood, BMI /Mark Alan 43 THEY'RE PLAYIN' OUR SONG (Alabama Band, PUBLISHERS /PERFORMANCE RIGHTS /SHEET 22 I'M NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO SAY NO (Zomba, Springer, BMI( HL ASCAP/Wildcountry, ASCAP /Miss Blyss, ASCAP/Starstruck ASCAP) WBM 5 ONE EMOTION (Blackened, BMI /Irving, BMI( WBM Writers Group, ASCAP/Mark D., ASCAP/Little Big Town, 3 IN BETWEEN DANCES (Almo, ASCAP /Craig Bickhardt, 55 PARTY ALL NIGHT (Shabloo, BMI/Max Laffs, BMI) BMI /American Made. NO WBM/HL TITLE (Publisher - Licensing Org.) Sheet Music Dist. ASCAP/Scarlet's Sister, ASCAP) WBM 65 RAIN THROUGH THE ROOF (Magnasong, BMI /Red 11 THIS IS ME MISSING YOU (Madwomen, BMI /Sony 34 ALL I NEED TO KNOW (Love This Town, ASCAP/David HL/WBM 13 I THINK ABOUT IT ALL THE TIME (New Don, Quill, BMI/Killer Boy, BM)/Semi Quaver, BMI) Tree, BMI/Warner- Tamerlane, BMI / Resaca Beach, Aaron, ASCAP/Murrah, BMI) WBM 70 GO REST HIGH ON THAT MOUNTAIN (Benefit, BMI) ASCAP/New Hayes, ASCAP /Irving, BMI( WBM 31 SAFE IN THE ARMS OF LOVE (Irving, BMI/Fortunate BMI /Alabama Band, ASCAP/Wildcountry. ASCAP) 36 AND STILL (Starstruck Writers Group, 18 HALFWAY DOWN (Mighty Nice, BMI /Laudersongs, 56 IT'S NOT THE END OF THE WORLD (Sony Tree, Moon, BMI/La Rue Two, BMI/Zanesville, BMI) WBM WBM/HL ASCAP/Starstruck Angel, BMI) HL BMI/Blue Water, BMI( HL BMI/Terilee, BMI/O -Tex, BMI/Sony Cross Keys, ASCAP) 2 SHE AIN'T YOUR ORDINARY GIRL (Suzi Joe, BMI/My 24 (THIS THING CALLED) WANTIN' AND NAVIN' IT ALL 58 ANY GAL OF MINE (Not Published) 66 A HEART WITH 4 WHEEL DRIVE (Yo Man, BMI( 32 I WANNA GO TOO FAR (Careers -BMG, BMI /Doo Split. BMI) (WB, ASCAP/Samosonian, ASCAP/Avalon Way, ASCAP) 23 ANY MAN OF MINE (Loon Echo, BMI/Zomba, ASCAP) 41 HEAVEN BOUND (I'M READY) (EMI Blackwood, Layng, BMI/Irving, BMI/Cotter Bay, BMI( WBM/HL 63 SHE CAN'T LOVE YOU (Full Keel, ASCAP /Farrenuff, WBM WBM BMI/Right Key, BMI/Linde Manor, BMI( HL 10 I WANT MY GOODBYE BACK (Longitude, BMI /August ASCAP /Longitude, BMI /August Wind, BMI / Aretes, 30 THREE WORDS, TWO HEARTS, ONE NIGHT (Music 49 BABX NOW THAT I'VE FOUND YOU (BMG, ASCAP) HL 50 HERE COMES THE RAIN (Sony Tree, BMI /Raul Malo, Wind, BMI /Hendershot, BMI /Sydney Erin, BMI /Cave BMI/Mike Curb, BMI /Curbsongs, ASCAP/Blue Desert, Corp. Of America, BMI /Mark Collie, BMI /Housenotes, 68 BACK IN YOUR ARMS AGAIN (Almo, ASCAP/Garlicky, BMI /Songs Of PolyGram, BMI/Seven Angels, BMI( Berg, BMI( WBM BMI) WBM BM)) HL ASCAP/Paul And Jonathan, BMI) 61 HONEY I DO (Sony Tree, BMI/Little E, BMI/Mighty Nice. 69 JUST MY LUCK (Mighty Nice, BMI/Wait No More. 11 SHOULD'VE ASKED HER FASTER (Little Big Town, 52 WALKING TO JERUSALEM (Sony Tree, BMI /Katy's 25 BETTER THINGS TO DO (Great Cumberland, BMI /Dia- BMI /AI Andersongs, BMI( HL ASCAP/Blue Water, ASCAP /PolyGram Int'I, ASCAP) HL BMI/American Made, BMI /Mighty Nice. BMI/AI Ander- Rainbow, BMI /Starstruck Writers Group, ASCAP/Mark mond Struck, BMI/Tom Shapiro, BMI/Sony Tree, BMI( 28 I DIDN'T KNOW MY OWN STRENGTH (Maypop, 7 LEAD ON (Acuff -Rose, BMI/Maypop, BMI/Wildcountry, song, BM)) WBM /HL D., ASCAP) HL WBM/HL BMI/Nineteenth Hole, BMI/Bellarmine, BMI) WBM BMI) WBM 21 SOLD (THE GRUNDY COUNTY AUCTION INCIDENT) 57 WHEN AND WHERE (Almo, ASCAP /Bamatuck, 21 BIG OL' TRUCK (Songs Of PolyGram. BMI/Tokeco, BMI( 33 I DON'T EVEN KNOW YOUR NAME (WB, ASCAP) WBM 20 LET'S GO TO VEGAS (All Over Town, BMI/Sony Tree, (0f, ASCAP/Robroy West, BMI( WBM ASCAP/Irving, BMI/Kybama, BMI) WBM HL 46 IF I AIN'T GOT YOU (Almo, ASCAP/WB, ASCAP /Big BMI) WBM/HL 4 SOMEONE ELSE'S STAR (Acuff -Rose, BMI /Mile, 60 WHO NEEDS YOU (Acuff -Rose, BM) /Alabama Band. 29 BOBBIE ANN MASON (Starstruck Writers Group, Tractor, ASCAP) WBM 59 LIFE GOES ON (Nowlin' Hits, ASCAP /Square West, ASCAP) WBM ASCAP/Wildcountry, ASCAP) WBM ASCAP/Mark D., ASCAP) HL 11 IF IT WERE ME (PolyGram Int'I, BMI /St. Julien, ASCAP /Kicking Bird, BMI/Themahawk, BMI /Careers- 64 SOMETIMES I FORGET (Issy Moon, BMI /Kidbilly, 74 WHO'S COUNTING (EMI April, ASCAP/Stroudacaster. 44 DARNED IF I DON'T (DANGED IF I DO) (Sony Tree, BMI/Mighty Nice, BMI) BMG, BMI/Breaker Maker, BMI( BMI/Amra, BMI/Sierra Home, ASCAP) BMI/Baby Mae, BMI) BMI /Acuff -Rose, BMI) WBM/HL 40 IF I WAS A DRINKIN' MAN (EMI Tower Street, 19 A LITTLE BIT OF YOU (WB, ASCAP /Big Tractor, 35 SOMETIMES SHE FORGETS (WB, ASCAP) WBM 39 THE WOMAN IN ME (NEEDS THE MAN IN YOU) 15 DON'T STOP (Sony Tree, BMI /Great Cumberland, BMI /MCA Canada, SOCAN /Sold For A Song, ASCAP /Almo, ASCAP/Daddy Rabbit, ASCAP) WBM 51 TEQUILA TALKIN' (Hidden Planet, BMI/Ensign, (Loon Echo, BMI/Zomba, ASCAP) BMI/Diamond Struck, BMI( WBM/HL SOCAN/Brother Bart, ASCAP) HL 67 MISSISSIPPI MOON (Tony Joe White, BMI /Screen BMI/Great Cumberland, BMI) WBM 45 YOU BETTER THINK TWICE (Benefit, BMI/Longitude, 26 DOWN IN TENNESSEE (EMI April, ASCAP /Ides Of 16 IF THE WORLD HAD A FRONT PORCH (TIE, Gems -EMI, BMI/High Horse, BMI( HL 9 THAT AIN'T MY TRUCK (Great Cumberland, BMI/Dia- BMI) WBM March, ASCAP) HL ASCAP/Lac Grand, ASCAP/Muy Bueno, BMI/Sony Tree, 62 MY HEART WILL NEVER KNOW (Galewood, mond Struck, BMI/Sony Tree, BMI) WBM /HL 12 YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT (Co -Heart, BMI) 38 DUST ON THE BOTTLE (N2 D, ASCAP) BMI/Terilee, BM]) WBM/HL BMI/Ensign, BMI/Kidbilly, BMI /Issy Moon, BMI) HL 48 THAT ROAD NOT TAKEN (Himownself's, ASCAP/Wood 6 YOU'RE GONNA MISS ME WHEN I'M GONE (Sony 53 EVERY LITTLE WORD 0 31 I LET HER LIE (Big Giant, BMI /Dr. Vet, BMI /Little 42 NO MAN'S LAND (All Over Town, BMI /Sony Tree, Newton, ASCAP /Miss Pammy's, ASCAP /South Paw, Tree, BMI /Buffalo Prairie, BMI/Showbilly, BMI /Don 75 FEEL LIKE MAKIN' LOVE (Badco, ASCAP) Dakota, BMI( BMI /New Wolf, BMI /Love This Town, ASCAP /David BMI/Terry Rose, BMI/Weodfile, BMI) Cook, BMI) HL 47 FINISH WHAT WE STARTED (Careers -BMG, 8 I LIKE IT, I LOVE IT (Emdar, ASCAP/Texas Wedge, Aaron, ASCAP) 72 THAT'S AS CLOSE AS I'LL GET TO LOVING YOU 54 YOUR TATTOO (Songs Of PolyGram, BMI /Seven BMI/Warner- Tamerlane, BMI/Under The Bridge, BM!) ASCAP/Rick Hall, ASCAP) WBM 1 NOT ON YOUR LOVE (Stroudacaster, BMI/Baby Mae, (Mciames, BMI /I.R.S., BMI /Bugle, BMI /Irving, Angels, BMI/Night River, ASCAP)

34 BILLBOARD SEPTEMBER 2. 1995 www.americanradiohistory.com COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF AIRPLAY SUPPLIED BY BROADCAST DATA SYSTEMS' RADIO TRACK SERVICE. 149 COUNTRY STA- V SINGLES TIONS ARE ELECTRONICALLY MONITORED 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK. SONGS RANKED BY NUMBER OF DETECTIONS. Billboard n, FOR WEEK ENDING SEPT. 2, 1995 H OT COU N T IT . &TRACKS z z z o o o_ Y Y ,n , Y Ñ N W TITLE ARTIST T TITLE ARTIST N CL -3 g3 cva rU PRODUCER (SONGWRITER) I ABEL & NUMBER /DISTRIBUTING LABEL áá ¢ S ü PRODUCER (SONGWRITER) LABEL & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL d DUST ON THE BOTTLE DAVID LEE MURPHY 38 51 60 4 38 * * * No. 1 * * * T. BROWN (D.L.MURPHY) (C) (V) MCA 54944 NOT ON YOUR LOVE 1 week at No. 1 JEFF CARSON THE WOMAN IN ME (NEEDS THE MAN IN YOU) SHANIA TWAIN 2 14 39 47 58 39 C.HOWARD (T.MARTIN,R. WILSON,T. MART I N CI (V) MCG CURB 76954 R.J.LANGE (S.TWAIN,R.J.LANGE) (C) MERCURY NASHVILLE 852 206

IF I WAS A DRINKIN' MAN NEAL MCCOY SHE AIN'T YOUR ORDINARY GIRL ALABAMA 40 40 C-2-) 3 8 10 2 45 56 (C) (V) ATLANTIC E. GORDY,JR.,ALABAMA (R.JASON) (CI (V) RCA 64346 B.BECKETT (J.B.RUDD,B.HILL) 87120 IN BETWEEN DANCES PAM TILL'S HEAVEN BOUND (I'M READY) SHENANDOAH 5 9 14 3 41 44 50 5 41 P.TILLIS,S.FISHELL (C.BICKHARDT,B.ALFONSO) (V) ARISTA 1 -2833 D. COOK (D.LINDE) (C) CAPITOL NASHVILLE 58442 SOMEONE ELSE'S STAR BRYAN WHITE NO MAN'S LAND JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY 8 11 17 4 42 63 42 B.J.WALKER,JR.,K.LEHNING (S.EWING,J.WEATHERLY) (C) (V) ASYLUM 64435 S. HENDRICKS (J.S.SHERRILL,S.SESKIN) (C) (V) ATLANTIC 87105 ONE EMOTION CLINT BLACK THEY'RE PLAYIN' OUR SONG NEAL MCCOY 10 12 9 43 38 35 19 3 ® J.STROUD,C.BLACK (C.BLACK,H.NICHOLAS) (V) RCA 64381 B. BECKETT (J.JARRARD,M.D. SANDERS,B.DIPIERO) ATLANTIC ALBUM CUT

YOU'RE GONNA MISS ME WHEN I'M GONE BROOKS & DUNN DARNED IF I DON'T (DANGED IF I DO) SHENANDOAH 6 1 1 13 44 37 32 20 4 S.HENDRICKS,D.COOK (K.BROOKS,D.000K,R.DUNN) (V) ARISTA 1 -2831 D.COOK (R.DUNN,D.DILLON) (V) CAPITOL NASHVILLE 18484 LEAD ON GEORGE STRAIT YOU BETTER THINK TWICE VINCE GILL 7 45 36 30 17 2 T.BROWN,G.STRAIT (D.DILLON,T.GENTRY) (V) MCA 55064 T. BROWN (V.GILL,R.NIELSEN) (V) MCA 55035

I LIKE IT, I LOVE IT TIM MCGRAW IF I AIN'T GOT YOU MARTY STUART 13 26 4 8 46 49 51 11 46 ® J.STROUD,B.GALLIMORE (S.DUKES,J.S.ANDERSON,M.HALL) (C) (V) CURB 76961 D. COOK (C.WISEMAN,T.BRUCE) (V) MCA 55069 THAT AIN'T MY TRUCK RHETT AKINS FINISH WHAT WE STARTED DIAMOND RIO 14 16 17 9 47 34 25 16 19 Q9 M.WRIGHT (T.SHAPIRO,C.WATERS,R.AKINS) )C) (V) DECCA 55034 M. POWELL,T.DUBOIS (M.POWELL,M.NOBLE) (V) ARISTA 1 -2739

I WANT MY GOODBYE BACK TY HERNDON THAT ROAD NOT TAKEN JOE DIFFIE 10 16 19 13 10 48 55 65 48 D.JOHNSON (P.BUNCH,D.JOHNSON,D.BERG) IC) (V) EPIC 77946 J. SLATE.J. DIFFIE (C.KELLY,D.BEASLEY) (V) EPIC 77978 BABY, NOW THAT I'VE FOUND YOU ALISON KRAUSS & UNION STATION SHOULD'VE ASKED HER FASTER TY ENGLAND 49 52 55 8 49 11 15 17 13 11 A. KRAUSS (J.MACLEOD,T.MACAULAY) (C) ROUNDER 4601 G.FUNDIS ( B.DIPIERO,A.ANDERSON,J.KLEMICK) (C) (V) RCA 64280 HERE COMES THE RAIN THE MAVERICKS YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT PERFECT STRANGER 50 57 72 3 50 12 4 5 21 4 D.000K,R.MALO (R.MALO,KOSTAS) (C) (V) MCA 55080 C.BROOKS (B.SWEAT,C.SWEAT) (C) (V) CURB 476956

I THINK ABOUT IT ALL THE TIME JOHN BERRY TEQUILA TALKIN' LONESTAR 51 13 12 15 9 12 51 61 69 3 J.BOWEN,C.HOWARD (D.SCHLITZ,B.LIVSEY) CAPITOL NASHVILLE ALBUM CUT D.000K,W.WILSON (B.LABOUNTY,C.WATERS) (C) (V) BNA 64386 WALKING TO JERUSALEM TRACY BYRD ONE BOY, ONE GIRL COLLIN RAYE 52 50 28 14 15 14 18 24 6 14 (C) (V) MCA P.WORLEY,E.SEAY,J.HOBBS (M.A.SPRINGER,S.SMITH) (C) (V) EPIC 77973 T. BROWN (S.HOGIN,M.D. SANDERS) 55049 EVERY LITTLE WORD HAL KETCHUM DON'T STOP WADE HAYES 53 64 2 53 15 17 18 8 15 NOT LISTED (NOT LISTED) MCG CURB x D. COOK IC. RAINST. SHAPIRO) (C) (V) COLUMBIA 77954 YOUR TATTOO SAMMY KERSHAW 69 2 54 * * * AIRPOWER * ** B. CANNON,N.WILSON (KOSTAS,J.TEMPCHIN) (V) MERCURY NASHVILLE 852 208 IF THE WORLD HAD A FRONT PORCH TRACY LAWRENCE PARTY ALL NIGHT JEFF FOXWORTHY 53 16 22 29 6 16 55 59 57 9 J:STROUD (T.LAWRENCE,P.NELSONK.BEARDI (V) ATLANTIC 87119 S. ROUSE (S.ROUSE,J.FOXWORTHY) (C) (V) WARNER BROS. 17806 IT'S NOT THE END OF THE WORLD EMILIO THIS IS ME MISSING YOU JAMES HOUSE 56 70 73 3 56 11 6 6 19 6 B.BECKETT (P.NELSON,L.BOONE,E.CLARK) (C) CAPITOL NASHVILLE 58432 D.COOK (J. HOUSE,M.POWELL,D.000HRAN) IC) (V) EPIC 77870 WHEN AND WHERE CONFEDERATE RAILROAD HALFWAY DOWN PATTY LOVELESS 57 54 38 17 24 18 19 22 9 18 B.BECKETT (J.BROWN,B.JONES,J.PENNIG) ATLANTIC ALBUM CUT E.GORDY,JR. (J.LAUDERDALE) (CI IV) EPIC 77956 ANY GAL OF MINE GINO THE NEW GUY A LITTLE BIT OF YOU LEE ROY PARNELL 58 56 61 4 56 19 7 3 16 2 G. ROBERTO IG. ROBERTO) NO LAV),I. S. HENDRICKS,L. PARNELL (T. BRUCE,C.WISEMAN) (V) CAREER 1 -2823 * * * AIRPOWER * * * * * * HOT SHOT DEBUT * * * LIFE GOES ON LITTLE TEXAS LET'S GO TO VEGAS FAITH HILL 59 NEW 59 20 27 31 5 20 C D)NAPOU,D.GRAU,LITTLE TEXAS (D.GRAY,T.MCHUGH,K,FOLLESE) (V) WARNER BROS 17770 S.HENDRICKS (K.STALEY) (C) (V) WARNER BR05. 17181 WHO NEEDS YOU LISA BROKOP 60 62 64 6 60 * * * AIRPOWER * * * J. CRUTCHFIELD (S.EWING,M.CATES) (C) CAPITOL NASHVILLE 58435 HONEY I DO STACY DEAN CAMPBELL BIG OL' TRUCK TOBY KEITH 61 67 67 61 21 23 27 8 21 B. CHANCEY,W.WILSON (S.D.CAMPBELL,A.ANDERSON) (C) (V) COLUMBIA 77942 N. LARKIN,H.SHEDO (T.KEITH) IV) POLYDOR NASHVILLE 579 574 MY HEART WILL NEVER KNOW CLAY WALKER I'M NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO SAY NO BLACKHAWK 62 65 59 18 16 22 30 41 6 22 J. STROUD (S.DORFF,B.KIRSCH) (CI (V) GIANT 17887 M.BRIGHT ( R.J.LANGE) (CI (V) ARISTA 1 -2857 SHE CAN'T LOVE YOU BOY HOWDY ANY MAN OF MINE SHANIA TWAIN 63 53 48 10 48 23 21 14 17 C.FARREN (J.STEELE,C.FARREN,R.SHARP) CURB ALBUM CUT R.J.LANGE (S.TWAIN,R.J.LANGE) (C) (V) MERCURY NASHVILLE 856 448 SOMETIMES I FORGET DOUG STONE (THIS THING CALLED) WANTIN' AND HAVIN' IT ALL SAWYER BROWN 64 48 44 11 41 24 29 33 7 24 J STROUD,D.STONE (B.KIRSCH,B.REGAN) IC) (V) COLUMBIA 77945 M.MILLER,M.MCANALLY (R.SAMOSET,D.LOGGINS) (C) (V) CURB 76955 RAIN THROUGH THE ROOF BILLY MONTANA BETTER THINGS TO DO TERRI CLARK 65 72 70 3 65 25 31 34 8 25 J.MCKELL,D.FLINT,B.MONTANA (B.MONTANA,J.WATSON) IC) MAGNATONE 2101 K.STEGALL,C.WATERS (T.SHAPIRO,T.CLARK,C.WATERS) (C) (V) MERCURY NASHVILLE 852 046 A HEART WITH 4 WHEEL DRIVE 4 RUNNER DOWN IN TENNESSEE MARK CHESNUTT 66 58 54 10 51 26 24 23 12 23 B.CANNON,L.SHELL (P.THORN,B.MADDOX) (C) (V) POLYDOR NASHVILLE 579 450 M.WRIGHT (W.HOLYFIELD) (V) DECCA 55050 MISSISSIPPI MOON JOHN ANDERSON SOLD (THE GRUNDY COUNTY AUCTION INCIDENT) JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY 61 68 66 20 15 21 26 21 18 I. STROUD,J.ANDERSON (T.J.WHITE,C.WHITSETT) (V) BNA 64274 S.HENDRICKS ATLANTIC ALBUM CUT (R.FAGAN,R.ROYER) BACK IN YOUR ARMS AGAIN LORRIE MORGAN 68 68 I DIDN'T KNOW MY OWN STRENGTH LORRIE MORGAN NEW (C) (V) BNA 64353 28 20 18 STROUD (J.F.KNOBLOCH,P.DAVIS) 1.STROUD (R.BOWLES,R.BYRNE) (C) (V) BNA 64357 JUST MY LUCK KIM RICHEY 69 60 49 I1 47 BOBBIE ANN MASON RICK TREVINO 4. BENNETT (K.RICHEY,ANGELO) IC) (V) MERCURY NASHVILLE 856 832 29 11 7 18 S.BUCKINGHAM,B.CHANCEY (M.D. SANDERS) (C) (V) COLUMBIA 77903 GO REST HIGH ON THAT MOUNTAIN VINCE GILL 10 NEW 70 THREE WORDS, TWO HEARTS, ONE NIGHT MARK COLLIE I. BROWN (V.GILL) ()/I MCA 55098 30 32 39 12 30 1.STROUD,M.COLLIE IM.COLLIE,G.HOUSEI (C) (V) GIANT 17855 IF IT WERE ME RADNEY FOSTER 11 NEW 71 SAFE IN THE ARMS OF LOVE MARTINA MCBRIDE -s. FISHELL,R.FOSTER (R.FOSTER,K.RICHEY) (C) (V) ARISTA 1 -2861 Of 33 45 6 31 M.MCBRIDE,P.WORLEY,E.SEAY (P.ROSE,M.KENNEDY,P.BUNCH) (C) (V) RCA 64345 THAT'S AS CLOSE AS I'LL GET TO LOVING YOU AARON TIPPIN 72 NEW 72 I WANNA GO TOO FAR TRISHA YEARWOOD GIBSON ( (C) (V) RCA 64392 Of 35 47 32 S.DWORSKY,P.JEFFERSON,J.LEYERS) G. FUNDIS (L.MARTINE,JR.,K. ROBBINS) (V) MCA 55078 I'M LISTENING NOW RON WALLACE 73 NEW 73 I DON'T EVEN KNOW YOUR NAME ALAN JACKSON SCHERER,P. WORLEY,R. WALLACE (E.HILL,B.REGAN) (C) (V) COLUMBIA 78021 33 25 13 17 K.STEGALL (A.JACKSON,R.JACKSON,A.LOFTIN) (V) ARISTA 1 -2830 WHO'S COUNTING WESLEY DENNIS 14 NEW 74 ALL I NEED TO KNOW KENNY CHESNEY r,. STEGALL,J.KELTON (R.SPRINGER,T.MARTIN,R.WILSON) (V) MERCURY NASHVILLE 852 286 34 39 42 34 B.BECKETT (S.SESKIN,M.A.SPRINGER) (C) (V) BNA 64347 FEEL LIKE MAKIN' LOVE PHILIP CLAYPOOL 75 75 SOMETIMES SHE FORGETS TRAVIS TRITT NEW CRUTCHFIELD (P.RODGERS) (CI (V) CURB 76966 46 63 3 35 CI G.BROWN.T.TRITT (S.EARLE) (V) WARNER BROS. 17792 AND STILL REBA MCENTIRE 36 28 20 15 2 o Records showing an increase in detections over the previous week, regardless of chart movement. Airpower awarded to those records which T.BROWN,R.MCENTIRE (VI MCA IL.HENGBER,T.L.JAMES) 55047 attain 3000 detections for the first time. Videoclip availability. Catalog number is for cassette single, or vinyl if cassette is unavailable. (C) I LET HER LIE DARYLE SINGLETARY (V) 37 43 52 6 37 Cassette single availability. (D) CD single availability. (M) Cassette maxi -single availability. (T) Vinyl maxi -single availability. Vinyl single avail- 1. STROUD,R.TRAVIS.D.MALLOY (T.JOHNSON) (C) (V) GIANT 17818 ability. (X) CD maxi -single availability. -cl 1995, Billboard/BPI Communications.

COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE AND RACK SALES REPORTS COLLECTED, COMPILED. AND PROVIDED BY SoundScan® Bi1Iboard Top Country Singles Sales.. FOR WEEK ENDING SEPT. 2, 1995 1111111 oz o Y, N w o Vì q 3 N Q TITLE LAB( .L S NUMBERS DIS) RIBUTING L ABU, ARTIST TITLE LABEL & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL ARTIST * * *No.1 * ** 20 LET'S GO TO VEGAS WARNER BROS. 17181 FAITH HILL

10 ANY MAN OF MINE/WHOSE BED... MERCURY NASHVILLE 856 448 10 weeks at No. 1 SHANIA TWAIN 11 8 10 BOBBIE ANN MASON COLUMBIA 77903 RICK TREVINO

DUST ON THE BOTTLE MCA 54944 DAVID LEE MURPHY 3 2 I LIKE IT, I LOVE IT CURB 7b961 TIM MCGRAW 17 12 10 COLUMBIA 77842 HAYES 2 2 10 YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT CURB 476956 PERFECT STRANGER 16 I'M STILL DANCIN' WITH YOU WADE

4 4 3 10 WHEN YOU SAY NOTHING AT ALL BNA 64329 ALISON KRAUSS & UNION STATION 18 17 THAT AIN'T MY TRUCK DECCA 55034 19 COLUMBIA 5 5 5 5 PARTY ALL NIGHT WARNER BROS. 17806 JEFF FOXWORTHY GO 18 DON'T STOP 77954 WADE HAYES

I BNA 64357 8 6 10 NOT ON YOUR LOVE MCG CURB 76954 JEFF CARSON 20 17 15 10 DIDN'T KNOW MY OWN STRENGTH LORRIE MORGAN ROUNDER 4601 & 7 7 4 ONE BOY, ONE GIRL EPIC 77973 COLLIN RAYE BABY, NOW THAT I'VE FOUND YOU ALISON KRAUSS UNION STATION 13 10 10 MCA 54977 8 6 4 10 WALKING TO JERUSALEM MCA 55049 TRACY BYRD 22 PARTY CROWD DAVID LEE MURPHY

9 13 9 SOMEONE ELSE'S STAR ASYLUM 64435 BRYAN WHITE (THIS THING CALLED) WANTIN' AND NAVIN' IT ALL CURB 76955 SAWYER BROWN 24 21 16 10 MY HEART WILL NEVER KNOW GIANT 17887 CLAY WALKER 14 22 3 I'M NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO SAY NO ARISTA 1 -2857 BLACKHAWK 25 23 20 10 DON'T TAKE THE GIRL CURB 76925 TIM MCGRAW ® 12 14 8 SHOULD'VE ASKED HER FASTER RCA 64280 TY ENGLAND ® 15 11 9 REDNECK STOMP WARNER BROS. 18116 JEFF FOXWORTHY Records with the greatest sales gains this week. Recording Industry Assn. of America certification for sales of 500,000 units. RIAA certification for sales of 1 million units, with multimillion titles indicated by a numeral following the symbol. 1995, Billboard/BPI 13 10 9 10 ANGELS AMONG US RCA 62643 ALABAMA Communications and SoundScan, Inc.

BILLBOARD SEPTEMBER 2, 1995 35 www.americanradiohistory.com Billboard FOR WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 2, 1995 Artists & Music iWGMO.R: TOP BLUES ALBUMS.

w w Compiled from a national sample of retail store and rack sales SoundScan© 3 3 ó reports collected, compiled, and provided by 1111 fir OUR BLUES ti Ñ á TITLE JAn - S S5 LABEL & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL ARTIST MEANS BUSINESS * * NO.1 * * FROM THE CRADLE A3 ERIC CLAPTON 1 I - DUCK/REPRISE 45735/WARNER BROS. ì week at No. 1 BLUE SOME RAINY MORNING ROBERT CRAY 2 1 MERCURY 26867 CHILL OUT JOHN LEE HOOKER NOTES 3 1 - POINTBLANK 40107/VIRGIN KEB' MO' KEB' MO' 4 - 1 OKEH 57863/EPIC by Jim Macnie BLUES JIMI HENDRIX 5 1 "genuine houserockin' music" - MCA 11060 ESSENTIAL BLUES VARIOUS ARTISTS IÌ 1 IMPULSE BUY: retailers improvising is - HOUSE OF BLUES 1149 For 24 years, Alligator Records Observant surely suspect that part of the jazz customer's makeup. Some shoppers head to a store with a specific 1 TEXAS SUGAR/STRAT MAGIC CHRIS DUARTE GROUP has released the finest quality SILVERTONE 41546/JIVE goal in mind. But the buyer falls prey to an inestimable number of titles once 8 ROLL OF THE DICE THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS blues and roots rock music with in the aisles, and changes of mind combined with the exercising of options can - 1 PRIVATE MUSIC 21302 sweep away original choices like a Hurricane Felix riptide. The process is fur- BOOTY AND THE BEAST POPA CHUBBY the label support to match. 9 1 OKEH /550 MUSIC 66949/EPIC ther complicated if you're unexpectedly seduced by a novelty: a band you dig - 10 1 SLIPPIN' IN BUDDY GUY playing live in the store. - SILVERTONE 41542/JIVE IN The British funk jazz ensemble Heavyshift recently found that to be true. ONE FOOT IN THE BLUES ZZ TOP 11 1 It just concluded a global tour of HMV locations, where a sizable amount of - WARNER BROS. 45815 its latest Discovery record, "Unchain Your Mind," was sold on the spot after STRANGE PLEASURE JIMMIE VAUGHAN 12 - 1 EPIC 57202 the The see. moved to performances. advances are easy to Enough units were STEEL ON STEEL DAVE HOLE take the disc from No. 33 to No. 20 on the Top Contemporary Jazz Albums 13 - 1 ALLIGATOR 4832 chart. The band largely attributes the jump to the point -of- purchase serenade. BALLADS & BLUES 1982 -1994 GARY MOORE 14 1 If a relatively unknown group can bump up its SoundScan stats, just think - CHARISMA 40054NIRGIN BLUE DROPS OF RAIN COREY STEVENS & TEXAS FLOOD of what kind of flux will result from bona fide stars gigging at J&R Music 15 - 1 EUREKA 1018 World's Downtown Jazz Fest in New York, a bash that gives shoppers a thrill. The free shows are likely to draw so large an audience that the store is holding them across the street from its Wall Street area location, in Manhattan's TOP REGGAE ALBUMS_ City Hall Park The Fest runs through Saturday (26) and embraces some of the era's more vibrant players -drummer Leon Parker, trumpeter Chris Botti, ** NO. 1 * * LUTHER ALLISON and saxophonist David Sanchez. Each is working behind recent records. BOOMBASTIC SHAGGY 1 1 6 VIRGIN 40158* 6 weeks at No. 1 Blue Streak AL4834 SCENT OF ATTRACTION PATRA R. I.P: Sad news for jazz from the Sun Ra camp. The great one's second -in- NEW 550 MUSIC 67094* us command, tenor saxophonist Gilmore, died Aug. 20 in Philadelphia. He John NATURAL MYSTIC BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS Blue Streak is primed to move. was 63. Gilmore has been a sizable force on tenor sax. He learned the vocabu- 3 2 13 TUFF GONG 4103* /ISLAND lary of hard bop in Chicago during the late '40s, and John Coltrane claimed TOUGHER THAN LOVE DIANA KING Here's why: 4 3 9 him as an early influence. It was with Ra that the bulk of Gilmore's life was WORK 64189* /COLUMBIA II FREE LIKE WE WANT 2 B ZIGGY MARLEY AND THE MELODY MAKERS 4 ó Exclusive broadcast debut on Dan spent. The lanky presence in the middle of the Arkestra's bandstand setup 5 ELEKTRA 61702`/EEG HOUSE OF BLUES RADIO could usually be counted on to command an audience's attention. His playing 6 'TIL SHILOH BUJU BANTON Aykroyd's 5 5 braided R &B bawdiness with avant harmonies. The combination made Gilmore LOOSE CANNON 524119* /ISLAND Ill HOUR airing on over 100 stations sound genial while waxing audacious. Nom" THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES SUPER CAT nationwide September 2nd & 3rd (` , COLUMBIA 64197 He was also a bit of a poet. One night, as a Gulf storm was bearing down on 6 LYRICAL GANGSTA INI KAMOZE and featuring five cuts from 3 a cheesy New Orleans motel, he had quite a few vivid comments on the tem- 8 EASTWEST 61764/EEG Egi BlueStreakas Luther guests for pest's character. When he finished his soliloquy, the deluge dissipated. A MI SHABBA SHABBA RANKS 9 the whole hour Gilmore's sublime aggression can be heard on certain sessions from Mosa- 10 EPIC 57801* ic's "The Complete Blue Note Andrew Hill SPcsions (1963 -1966)." Further, his REAL TING MAD LION lU 8 15 WEEDED 2006"/NERVOUS am seminal hard -bop exchange with Clifford "Blowing In From Chica- A recent two -page Billboard feature Jordan, HERE COMES THE HOTSTEPPER INI KAMOZE go," was recently released by Blue Note on the label's ever -expanding Con- 11 9 " COLUMBIA 67056* El article on Luther Allison heightened noisseur Series. It's there that you can hear the ingenuity that supplied his REGGAE GOLD '95 VARIOUS ARTISTS 12 11 11 retail awareness later Ra work with its rampant adventurousness. VP 1429* BAD BOYS INNER CIRCLE 10 83 His death is exactly why Rastascan's new "Wavelength Infinity: A Sun Ra 13 BIG BEAT 92261/AG A successful summer '95 tour Tribute" is important. Proceeds from the two-disc set go to Arkestra members, PROMISES & LIES UB40 14 12 83 showcased Luther before hundreds of who are making do in a post-Ra world. Invited guests include Travis Shook VIRGIN 88229 folksy version and SONGS OF FREEDOM A' BOB MARLEY thousands at blues festivals across & the Club Wow, who donate a of "Enlightenment," Steve 15 14 83 on TUFF GONG 512 280 /ISLAND the country, including an electrifying Adams & Ben Goldberg's take "Transition." Gino Robair, the executive producer, has made a smart record, with motives as benevolent as the music show at The Chicago Blues Festival is daring. Buy a couple. TOP WORLD MUSIC ALBUMS,. broadcast on over 115 public radio stations nationwide ** NO. 1 * * BEST OF GIPSY KINGS 1 2 21 Solid support from Alligator NONESUCH 79358/AG 1 week at No. 1 page, ads in THE LION KING: RHYTHM OF THE PRIDE LANDS LEBO M including full full -color 1 26 2 WALT DISNEY 60871 GuitarPlayerand Musician, tour THE LONG BLACK VEIL THE CHIEFTAINS 3 3 30 support advertising, an independent RCA 62702 THE MASK AND MIRROR LOREENA MCKENNITT publicist, commercial and 4 4 40 WARNER BROS. 45420 I® non -commercial radio promotion, REGGAE MUSIC MUSIC BY RY COODER RY COODER Ó WARNER BROS. 45987 in -store play copies, full -color posters O 1.. 6 ALEGRIA CIRQUE DU SOLEIL que C'aL.,l , Same $ay Mil, &I Fake 5 4" RCA 62701 Call Toll Free To Place Orders CELTIC LEGACY: A GLOBAL CELTIC JOURNEY VARIOUS ARTISTS 9 2% STREET DATE: SEPT. 5T11 O NARADA 63916 CLANNAD THEMES CLANNAD 10 25 1. 800. 441.4041 ® CELTIC HEARTBEAT /ATLANTIC 82737/AG TALKING TIMBUKTU ALI FARKA TOURE WITH RY COODER 9 6 63 AVAILABLE FROM THESE FINE HANNIBAL 1381 /RYKODISC 718 -658 -3573 GIPSY KINGS GIPSY KINGS 11 43 INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTORS: 10 ELEKTRA 60845/EEG . A DIFFERENT SHORE NIGHTNOISE Action Associated 9120/1.1 11 $ 14 WINDHAM HILL 11166 CESARIA EVORA CESARIA EVORA Bayside Big State (RD BEENIE MAN 1Z 14 3 C, ,,,,} MEETS MAD COBRA NONESUCH 79379 DNA MS Old Fogey LP, CD, &CASS LOVE & LIBERTE GIPSY KINGS R E C O R D S 13 13 90 ELEKTRA MUSICIAN 61599/EEG Passport Record Depot VP 1413 MAIN BRANCH: 89-05 138th Street, Jamaica, NY 11435 Tel: 718 -291-7058 HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR MASTERS: INSTR. COL VARIOUS ARTISTS 14 12 13 DANCING CAT 38032/WINDHAM HILL Select -O -Hits Silo Tant IN FLORIDA: 5893 S.W. 21st St.. W. Hollywood. Florida 33023 Tel: 305 -966-4744 Fax: 305 -9668766 CELTIC HEARTBEAT COLLECTION VARIOUS ARTISTS 15 25 15 CELTIC HEARTBEAT /ATLANTIC 82732/AG Member of OAlbums wth the greatest sales gains this week. Recording Industry Assn. Of America (RIAA) certification for sales of 500,000 units; RIM certification for sales of 1 million units with each additional million indicated by a numeral following the symbol. All LARGEST DISTRIBUTOR albums available on cassette and CD. *Asterisk indicates vinyl available. ®indicates past and present Heatseekers titles © 1995, IV/AjRI Billboard/BPI Communications and SoundScan, Inc.

36 BILLBOARD SEPTEMBER 2, 1995 www.americanradiohistory.com Artists & Music FOR WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 2, 1995

BroadcastDataSyslems Hot Latin Tracks..

COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF AIRPLAY SUPPLIED BY BROADCAST z DATA SYSTEMS' RADIO TRACK SERVICE. 93 LATIN MUSIC STATIONS ARE OF- ELECTRONICALLY MONITORED 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK B RAZIL NOTAS: MTV Brasil premieres its Video Music !' w ' w 3 3 .1 ARTIST TITLE 1- 5 3 cv LABEL/DISTRIBUTING LABEL PRODUCER (SONGWRITER) Awards Brasil on Thursday (31) at Sao Paulo's Memorial 3 á 3 Ú da América Latina. The video of the year, chosen by the * * * No. 1 * ** channel's viewers and industry executives, will represent SELENA TU SOLO TU 1 I 1 8 Brazil at MTV's Video Music Awards on Sept. 7 in New EMI LATIN 7 weeks at No. 1 J.HERNANDEZ (F.VALDEZ LEAL) SELENA I COULD FALL IN LOVE Nobs York. Hosting the show will be popular telenovela star 2 2 2 10 EMI LATIN K.THOMAS ( K.THOMAS) Marisa Orth. Set to perform at the event are EMI's vener- M. A. SOLIS Y LOS BUKIS SERA MEJOR QUE TE VAYAS 4 7 3 able rock trio Paralamas, PolyGram's popular song stylist 0 FONOVISA M.A.SOLIS (M.A.SOLIS) LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE GOLPES EN EL CORAZON by John Lannert Marisa Monte, and Roadrunner metal stars Sepultura .. . 6 15 3 ® FONOVISA TN INC. (R.VALENCIA) After a heated contest among several labels, Sony Brasil JUAN GABRIEL EL PALO 5 5 3 8 has signed soccer superstar Remark), whose label debut is ARIOLA/BMG JUAN GABRIEL (JUAN GABRIEL) JULIO IGLESIAS AGUA DULCE, AGUA SALA MTV Latino inked an scheduled for One song already writ- 6 3 4 9 MTV LATINO, EMI UNI1E: has release later this year. SONY R.ARCUSA (DONATO,ESTEFANO,BATT) audio- product deal with EMI Music that calls for MTV and ten for the album is "Rap Do Animal," a duet with Romario LA MAFIA NADIE 1 7 6 15 EMI to jointly produce and release two compilations and Edmundo, another soccer star nicknamed "Animal" SONY M.LICHTENBERGER JR. (A.LARRINAGA) 8 BANDA MACHOS MI CHICA IDEAL to his ® 11 4 throughout Latin America. The first album be released because of aggressive playing style ... Virgin's first re- FONOVISA J.ALFARO (H.ORTIZI in the fourth quarter is "Headbanger's Ball," a multi- artist lease is a self -titled album by reggae act Senhor Banana. BANDA ZETA REVENTON UNISEX Q9 11 36 3 compilation named after MTV's hard rock/metal program. Also forthcoming is "Unplugged Moraes Moreira," an FONOVISA ZE LUIS (ZE LUIS) CARLOS VIVES LA TIERRA DEL OLVIDO Among on set acoustic set by the always electric singer /songwriter from 10 10 26 3 the artists featured the are Ozzy Osbourne, POLYGRAM LATINO C.VIVES,R.BLAIR (C.VIVES,I.BENAVIDES) Bahia. Also, has inked Iron Maiden, Guns N' Roses, and Black Sabbath. The Virgin veteran rocker Lobáo and EDNITA NAZARIO GATA SIN LUNA 11 17 10 8 musical direction for the second album, set to be released Humberto F., former front man of pop act Picassos EMI LATIN K.C.PORTER,E.NAZARIO (L.A.MARQUEZ) LOS DEL RIO MACARENA in 1996, has yet to be determined. The accord is being hailed Falsos. 12 14 18 6 ARIOLABMG LOS DEL RIO (A.ROMERO MONGE,R.RUIZ) by MTV as the first of its kind on a pan- regional level. In TITO ROJAS ESPERANDOTE 13 15 14 6 other MTV news, the channel launched Aug. 14 "El Corazón CHILE NOTAS: Sony Mexico's Guatemalan singer/song- M.P. J.MERCED (A.RARONI) BARBARA LA TRAMPA De Emetéveo," an eight -week series that spoofs Latino te- writer standout Ricardo Arjona has caught fire in Chile, 14 13 17 4 ANA MUSIVISA/FONOVISA A.PASTOR (F.BARRIENTOS) lenovelas. where his latest album, " Historias," has sold more than The program stars EMI Latin diva Paulino Ru- CANTANTES EL VENAO 15 21 31 3 LOS bio and Colombian rocker Tato. Lastly, MTV Latino can 125,000 copies in a country that awards platinum discs for MONTANO C.VALOY (R.ORLANDO) FUGITIVOS QUIEN SOY YO SIN ELIA now be seen in 53,000 homes in Modesto, Calif., thanks to sales of 25,000 units. Arjona's 1993 album, "Animal Noc- 16 16 9 10 LOS RODVEN P.MOTTA CAMARGO) inked with Newsweek has sold 75,000 records awarded im- (Z.DI a deal recently Post Cable. turno," units. Other BRONCO OJOS QUE HAN LLORADO 11 9 5 9 pressive multiplatinum honors by Chile's trade association FONOVISA BRONCO (J.G.ESPARZA) LOS CAMINANTES EL DINERO YES SIR, BY GEORGE: Prominent New York producer Camara are the multi- artist compilation "Estupido Cúpido" 27 38 4 18 LUNA/FONOVISA A.DE LUNA (P.GARZA) 9 Sergio George has signed a producer/label pact with Sony (Músicavisión), -times platinum; "En Vivo" by Ana Gab- PORTO LATINO DIVINO AMOR 19 25 22 4 Discos. Under the terms of the deal, George will produce riel (Sony México), 8-times platinum; "Mi México" by Ana RODVEN R.ENCARNACION (R.BARRERA) M. A. SOLIS Y LOS BUKIS UNA MUJER COMO TU exclusively Sony artists, as well as head up his own label, Gabriel (Sony México), 6 -times platinum; " Tarjetita De In- 20 18 8 17 FONOVISA M.A.SOLIS ( M.A.SOLIS) Sir George Records. Known primarily as a first-rate salsa vitación "by Adrián Y Los Dados Negros ( Músicavisión), 6- VICENTE FERNANDEZ CONOCI A TU ESPOSO 21 19 23 4 producer who has helmed top 10 albums by India and Marc times platinum; and "Segundo Romance" by Luis Miguel SONY P.RAMIREZ (M.URIETA) George also has worked with jazz titan Grover (Warner México), 6 -times platinum The Angel Parra LIBERACION PARA ESTAR CONTIGO Anthony, ... 22 20 16 9 Washington Jr. (Continued on next page) FONOVISA D.CHAVEZ MORENO (R.LIVI,R.PEREZ) MARTA SANCHEZ DIME LA VERDAD 23 12 12 9 POLYGRAM LATINO C.DE WALDEN,M.DI CARLO (C.DE WALDEN,M.DI CARLO,M.HARRIS) GRACIELA BELTRAN HASTA QUE AMANEZCA 24 28 3 EMI LATIN R.GUADARRAMA (J.SEBASTIAN) PEDRO FERNANDEZ SI TE VAS 25 23 21 9 POLYGRAM LATINO M.SOMONTE (P.FERNANDEZ) CLAUDIO TU ERES MI REFUGIO 26 32 4 RODVEN R.PEREZ BOTIJA ( R.PEREZ BOTIJA) LOS HURACANES DEL NORTE EL GATO DE CHIHUAHUA 21 34 29 7 UNICO/FONOVISA G.GARCIA (M.RUBALCAVA) LAURA FLORES PORQUE SE QUE ME MIENTES 28 38 37 3 BANDA FONOVISA M.A.SOLIS ( M.A.SOLIS) TIRANOS DEL NORTE TAL PARA CUAL 29 26 19 11 FONOVISA J.MARTINEZ PARA (L.PEREZ) THE BARRIO BOYZZ NO ME DEJES 30 24 25 9 TITO ROJAS SBKIEMI LATIN K.C.PORTER (M.FLORES) HECTOR TRICOCHE MUJER PROHIBIDA 30 33 5 31 RODVEN V.URRUTIA (C.DE LA CIMA) LA DIFERENZIA TU ERES 36 30 6 32 ARISTA- TEXAS/BMG M.MORALES,R.MORALES (M.C.SPINDOLA) ELSA GARCIA LA LUNA SERA LA LUNA 31 2 33 EMI LATIN E.GARCIA (M.MARR000I) ITO ROJAS LOS REHENES SOLA 34 NEW 1 FONOVISA J.TORRES,S.GUZMAN ( J.TORRES,S.GUZMAN) WILKINS QUE HAS HECHO DE MI 39 35 3 35 RCA/BMG WILKINS,J.MILNER,MANUHUTU (R.OSORIO,J.ALARCO) INTOCABLE PARECE QUE NO 36 33 24 14 EMI LATIN J.L.AYALA (J. MARTINEZ) CRISTIAN MORELIA 31 NEW". 1 MELODY/FONOVISA J.AVENDANO LUHRS ( J.AVENDANO LUHRS) ALEJANDRO FERNANDEZ COMO QUIEN PIERDE UNA ESTRELLA 38 NEW II. 1 SONY P.RAMIREZ (H.ESTRADA) MICHAEL SALGADO CRUZ DE MADERA 29 2 39 - J.S.LOPEZ (L.MENDEZ ALMEGOR) JOEY LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE EL EJEMPLO 40 35 28 11 FONOVISA TN INC. (T BELLO)

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I COULD FALL IN LOVE EL VENAO FONOVISA GOLPES EN EL... 3 PORTO LATINO RODVEN 3 HECTOR TRICOCHE ROD- 3 M. A. SOLIS Y LOS BUKIS DIVINO AMOR VEN MUJER PROHIBIDA FONOVISA SERA MEJOR... 4 CARLOS VIVES POLYGRAM 4 KINITO MENDEZ EMI LATIN 4 JUAN GABRIEL ARIOLNBMG LATINO LA TIERRA DEL... LA PEGUE EL PALO NOR DERECHO PROPIO DURISIMO... CANDELA PURA 5 WILKINS RCNBMG 5 ZONA ROJA MAX/SONY 5 LA MAFIA SONY QUE HAS HECHO DE MI POR TU CULPA NADIE SEL. # 6162 SEL. # 6163 6 JULIO IGLESIAS SONY 6 SELENA EMI LATIN 6 BANDA MACHOS FONOVISA AGUA DULCE, AGUA SALA I COULD FALL IN LOVE MI CHICA IDEAL 7 CLAUDIO RODVEN 7 EL GRAN COMBO FONOVISA 7 BANDA ZETA FONOVISA TU ERES MI REFUGIO NO DIGAS QUE NO REVENTON UNISEX 8 MARTA SANCHEZ POLYGRAM 8 CARLOS ALBERTO J &N/EMI 8 ANA BARBARA LATINO DIME LA VERDAD LATIN COMO UNA PELICULA MUSIVISA/FONOVISA LA... 9 CRISTIAN MELODY /FONOVISA 9 CARLOS VIVES POLYGRAM 9 LOS CAMINANTES MORELIA LATINO LA TIERRA DEL... LUNNFONOVISA EL DINERO Member of 10 THE BARRIO BOYZZ SBWEMI 10 JERRY RIVERA SONY 10 SELENA EMI LATIN

LATIN NO ME DEJES AHORA QUE ESTOY SOLO I COULD FALL IN LOVE NA/RID 11 TRILOGIA RODVEN 11 REY RUIZ SONY 11 BRONCO FONOVISA INC. ES OJOS QUE HAN LLORADO VEYES RECORDS MI MANERA MINTIENDO 12 ALEJANDRO SANZ WEA LATI. 12 PORTO LATINO RODVEN 12 LOS FUGITIVOS RODVEN NA LA FUERZA DEL... DIVINO AMOR QUIEN SOY YO SIN ELLA CD'S - TAPES & MUSICAL VIDEOS 13 LOS CANTANTES MONTANO 13 TITO NIEVES RMM/SONY 13 GRACIELA BELTRAN EMI 541 (305) -2785 EL VENAO NO ME QUEDA MAS LATIN HASTA QUE... 140 N.W. 22 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33125 Tel.: (305) -6686 / Fax: 642 14 MANA WEA LATINA 14 EDNITA NAZARIO EMI LATIN 14 VICENTE FERNANDEZ SONY EN YOU NEED IN MUSIC FULLY COMPUTERIZED NO HA PARADO DE LLOVER GATA SIN LUNA CONOCI A TU ESPOSO TODO MUSICA EVERYTHING 15 ALVARO TORRES EMI LATIN 15 OLGA TANON WEA LATINA 15 LOS HURACANES DEL AL ACECHO UNA NOCHE MAS NORTE ÚNICO / FONOVISA EL... MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED Records showing an increase in detections over the previous week, regardless of chart movement. A record which has been on the chart r more than 20 weeks will not receive a bull t, even if it registers an increase in detections. Airpower awarded to those records which attain 600 detections for the first time. If two records are tied in number of plays, the record being played on more stations is placed first. Records below the top 20 are removed from the chart after 26 weeks. © 1995 Billoard/BPI Communications, Inc.

BILLBOARD SEPTEMBER 2, 1995 37 www.americanradiohistory.com FOR WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 2, 1995 Artists & Music THE BillboardA Latin 5O"SOUfldSCan Compiled from a national sample of retail store and rack sales reports collected, compiled, and provided by ""'n LATIN NOTAS cn w .--w (73 TITLE (Continued from preceding page) 3 3 3 5ö ARTIST LABEL & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL

Trio- fronted by Parra, guitarist for ing recently released an album by Lud- * * * No. 1 * * *

Sony Chile's hot rock act Los Tres -has wig Band entitled "Estréllame," Alerce 1 I 5 SELENA EMI LATIN/EMI 34123/EMt'LATIN 5 weeks at No 1 DREAMING OF YOU just released its sophomore set, "Pa- is expected to ship in the next few 2 2 SELENA EMI LATIN 28803® AMOR PROHIBIDO tana," on Alerce Records. Rounded out months the upcoming record by punk/ 74 by Parra's bandmate Roberto Lindl pop act Los Morton. A vigorous sup- 3 3 21 GIPSY KINGS NONESUCH 79358/AG THE BEST OF GIPSY KINGS (bass) and Moncho Pérez (drums), the porter of homegrown rock, Alerce, whose 4 4 8 JULIO IGLESIAS SONY 81604 LA CARRETERA Angel Parra Trio is a parallel group to company slogan is "Alerce-the other 0 5 2 CARLOS VIVES POLYGRAM LATINO 528 531111 LA TIERRA DEL OLVIDO Los Tres that Parra assures does not in- music," released Los Tres' self-titled de- 6 6 34 SELENA EMI LATIN 30907 12 SUPER EXITOS

terfere with Los Tres' activities. "It's but in 1991 long before anyone thought 7 7 52 LUIS MIGUEL WEA LATINA 97234 SEGUNDO ROMANCE necessary to have separate projects so the band could reach the top of the Chi- 11 17 LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE FONOVISA 6030 EL EJEMPLO we don't limit ourselves," says Parra ... lean sales charts ... Pedro Aznar, ® LIVE! Speaking of Alerce, the label, which tra- former member of Argentina's beloved 9 8 92 SELENA EMI LATIN 42770 ditionally has supported domestic acts rock act Seri Girán who later played Prime Soda. Members of BMG 10 15 25 LA MAFIA SONY 8152011I EXITOS EN VIVO with strong sociopolitical positions, has bass with Pat Metheny, made his inau- Argentina recording act Soda Stéreo 11 9 7 VARIOUS ARTISTS ARIOLA 29136/BMG MACARENA MIX launched a new campaign to promote gural appearance July 29 in Chile a suc- recently stopped in at MTV Latino's 12 16 7 JUAN LUIS GUERRA 440 KAREN 29418/BMG GRANDES EXITOS

homebred rock talent. Dubbed "Nuevo cessful one as he played to an overflow studios in Miami Beach for an 13 19 14 M. A. SOLIS Y LOS BUKIS FONOVISA 050511 POR AMOR A MI PUEBLO Rock Chileno," includes crowd of 2,500 at Santa Rosa de las appearance on the channel's "Hora the project 14 14 12 MARC ANTHONY SOHO LATINO 81582/SONYl1 TODO A SU TIEMPO three signings of Chilean acts: Mal Co- Condes Stadium in Santiago in support Prima" program, where they talked 15 12 5 JUAN GABRIEL ARIOLA 29580/BMG EL MEXICO QUE SE NOS FUE razón, an underground success whose of his superb BMG Argentina solo debut, about their latest album, "Sueño 16 10 87 SELENA EMI LATIN 42635 ENTRE A MI MUNDO singer, Chatherine Lean, has become a 'David Y Goliath." Aznar is slated to Em- Stéreo." Shown, from left, are Charly 11 13 9 VARIOUS ARTISTS RODVEN 3209 CUMBIA TRISTE TV star; La Floripondio, a highly re- bark on an Argentinian tour, after which Alberti, Soda Stéreo; Mariam/ Castillo, garded quintet from Viña del Mar's he is scheduled to kick off a promotional manager, talent and artist relations, * * * GREATEST GAINER * * * neighboring town Villa Alemana; and tour to various countries in Latin Amer- MTV Latino; and Gustavo Cerati, Soda 18 39 2 BANDA MACHOS FONOVISA 6034 MI CHICA IDEAL folkloric rock act Chanco En Piedra ica Stéreo. 19 20 8 JERRY RIVERA SONY 81583 MAGIA (the group is named after a traditional 20 18 17 MANA WEA LATINA 997071114 CUANDO LOS ANGELES LLORAN dish from the Chilean countryside). Hay- CHART NOTES: EMI Latin mega- 21 21 113 GLORIA ESTEFAN EPIC 53807/SONY MI TIERRA star Selena remains 1 -2 atop the Hot Latin Tracks chart for the sixth consec- 22 17 8 ALBITA CRESCENT MOON/EPIC 66966/SONY NO SE PARECE A NADA utive week, as "Tú Sólo Tú" and "I 23 37 2 KINITO MENDEZ J &N 35164/EMI LATIN EL HOMBRE MERENGUE Could Fall In Love" come in at No. 1 24 25 12 INTOCABLE EMI LATIN 32632 OTRO MUNDO and No. 2, respectively. The No. 3 entry, LUIS MIGUEL WEA LATINA 75805 ROMANCE Selection e e "Será Mejor Que Te Vayas" by Fono- 25 23 113 _F-XI $ RTC- visa superstars Marco Antonio Solis y 26 22 21 SELENA Y GRACIELA BELTRAN EMI LATIN 32639 LAS REINAS DEL PUEBLO - ` Of Latin -- Los Bukis, has a shot at claiming the 21 41 26 PEDRO FERNANDEZ POLYGRAM LATINO 526 175 MI FORMA DE SENTIR runner -up slot next week. Selena con- 28 29 5 LOS HERMANOS ROSARIO KAREN 0169'POLYGRAM LATINO LOS DUENOS DEL SWING i A1rlistiq music! y tinues to rule at retail as well, with 29 27 47 INDIA SOHO LATINO 81373/SONY DICEN QUE SOY "Dreaming Of You" and "Amor Pro - LATIN MUSIC DISTRIBUTOR hibido" placing 1 -2 on The Billboard La- 30 33 12 LOS PALOMINOS sow 81567 EL GANADOR tin 50 for the fifth consecutive week. 7960 SILVERTONE AVE SUITE 116 SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA 92126 31 26 68 CARLOS VIVES POLYGRAM LATINO 618884M CLASICOS DE LA PROVINCIA However, Selena's album sales have 32 24 13 VICENTE FERNANDEZ sow 81565 AUNQUE ME DUELA EL ALMA Knowledgeable Latin Service Reps PHONE : (619) 695 -8863 been on the decline in the past two Best Prices Guaranteed 33 32 6 LOS FUGITIVOS RODVEN 3205 ILUSIONES FAX (619) 695-3768 (Continued on page 57) Catalogs and Fryers 36 113 SOUNDTRACK ELEKTRA 961240/EEG THE MAMBO KINGS 100% Returns* (on recommended products ) TOLL FREE : 1- 800 -74 -LATIN 35 31 21 VARIOUS ARTISTS RODVEN 3182 MERENGUE EN LA CALLE 8 '95

36 34 113 MANA WEA LATINA 90818 DONDE JUGARAN LOS NINOS LATIN TRACKS A -Z 31 30 33 EL GENERAL RCA 21090/BMG ES MUNDIAL 38 35 28 BRONCO FONOVISA 6029 ROMPIENDO BARRERAS TITLE (Publisher - Licensing Org.) Sheet Music Dist. 39 28 10 LOS DEL RIO ARIOLA 18570/8MG A MI ME GUSTA 6 AGUA DULCE, AGUA SALA (PTO Ltd., ASCAP/Foreign MANHATTAN LATIN MUSIC CENTER Imported, BMI/NMB, ASCAP) 40 38 113 GIPSY KINGS ELEKTRA 60845/EEG GIPSY KINGS 38 COMO QUIEN PIERDE UNA ESTRELLA (Uni Musica, +HABLAMOS SU IDIOMA+ * * HOT SHOT DEBUT * * * ASCAP) * TIPO 21 CONOCI A TU ESPOSO (Copyright Control) @ NEW TITO NIEVES RMM 81608/SONY UN COMÚN * IStrbuidora one StOP' 39 CRUZ DE MADERA (San Antonio Music, BMI) CI 44 10 HOMETOWN BOYS FONOVISA 12002 MIRE AMIGO ,,. Discos Comp.cto. 23 DIME LA VERDAD (SUCH A MYSTERY) (Copyright I vLd Cassettes ° °- /N Control) CI 43 49 LA DIFERENZIA ARISTA -TEXAS 18786/BMG LA DIFERENZIA yp1ENOS K 19 DIVINO AMOR (Copyright Control/ a todas partes w I! SOUNDLIFE Envios L 1 18 EL DINERO (Copyright Control) RE -ENTRY EMILIO EMI LATIN 29116 en E.U. y el Mundo Entero ® T 40 EL EJEMPLO (Tigres Del Norte E.M., BMI) 45 40 113 LINDA RONSTADT ELEKTRA 60765/EEG CANCIONES DE MI PADRE DOS CENTRICOS New York Miami 27 EL GATO DE CHIHUAHUA (Garmex, BMI) 46 42 22 GRACIELA BELTRAN EMI LATIN 29343 TESORO ''2,,,V LOCALES PARA Tel: Tel: 5 EL PALO (BMG Songs, ASCAP) SERVIRLO A (212) 563 -4508 (305) 591-7684 15 EL VENAO (Copyright Control) 41 46 91 GIPSY KINGS ELEKTRA MUSICIAN 61599/EEG LOVE & LIBERTE USTED 13 ESPERANDOTE (Nota, ASCAP) it Fax: Fax: ® NEW RAM HERRERA SONY 8162o VEN MI AMOR 11 GATA SIN LUNA (Don Cat, ASCAP) 1- 800 745 áso9 (212) 563 -4847 (305) 477 -0789 LATINA 96156 LAURA PAUSINI 4 GOLPES EN EL CORAZON (Tigres Del Norte E.M., 49 49 15 LAURA PAUSINI WEA BMI) 50 50 20 LITTLE JOE TEJANO 4306 / RODVEN REUNION '95 24 HASTA QUE AMANEZCA (Vander, ASCAP) POP TROPICAL /SALSA REGIONAL MEXICAN 2 I COULD FALL IN LOVE (Sony Tunes, ASCAP/Yellow Elephant, ASCAP/Sony, ASCAP) 1 SELENA EMI LATIWEMVEMI LATIN 1 CARLOS VIVES POLYGRAM LATINO 1 SELENA EMI LATIN 33 LA LUNA SERA LA LUNA (EMI Blackwood, BMI( DREAMING OF YOU LA TIERRA DEL OLVIDO AMOR PROHIBIDO 10 LA TIERRA DEL OLVIDO (Copyright Control) 2 GIPSY KINGS NONESUCH/AG 2 JUAN LUIS GUERRA 440 2 SELENA EMI LATIN THE BEST OF GIPSY KINGS KAREN/BMG GRANDES EXITOS 12 SUPER EXITOS 1 ..-.,. 14 LA TRAMPA (Fonovisa, SESAC) 3 JULIO IGLESIAS SONY 3 MARC ANTHONY SOHO LATI- 3 LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE , .J 1 - ... I 12 MACARENA (Copyright Control) LA CARRETERA NO/SONY TODO A SU TIEMPO FONOVISA EL EJEMPLO 8 MI CHICA IDEAL (Copyright Control) 4 LUIS MIGUEL WEA LATINA 4 JERRY RIVERA SONY MAGIA 4 SELENA EMI LATIN LIVE! 5 GLORIA ESTEFAN EPIC/SONY 5 I.AMAF1ASCNYDUT EN VIVO 37 MORELIA ( Fonovisa, SESAC) SEGUNDO ROMANCE 5 VARIOUS ARTISTS ARIOLwBMG MI TIERRA 6 JUAN GABRIEL ARIOLNBMG 31 MUJER PROHIBIDA (Uni Musica, ASCAP) MACARENA MIX 6 ALBITA CRESCENT MOONSPOSONY EL MEXICO QUE SE NOS FUE 7 NADIE (Mafiola, ASCAP/Larrinaga, ASCAP/Warner 6 MASOL6YIOSBLAOSEENOASA NO SE PARECE A NADA 7 SELENA EMI LATIN Chappell, ASCAP) POR AMOR A MI PUEBLO 7 KINITO MENDEZ J &WEMI LATIN ENTRE A MI MUNDO 7 MANA WEA LATINA CUANDO EL HOMBRE MERENGUE 8 VARIOUS ARTISTS RODVEN 30 NO ME DEJES (Famous, ASCAP/Insignia, ASCAP) LA DISTRIBUIDORA MAS LOS ANGELES LLORAN 8 LOS HERMANOS ROSARIO CUMBIA TRISTE 17 OJOS QUE HAN LLORADO (El Conquistador, BMI) 8 LUIS MIGUEL WEA LATINA KAREN /POLYGRAM LATINO 9 BANDA MACHOS FONOVISA GRANDE Y MAS COMPLETA EN 22 PARA ESTAR CONTIGO (Livi Music, ASCAP /1KMC, ROMANCE LOS DUENOS DEL SWING MI CHICA IDEAL 9 CARLOS VIVES POLYGRAM LATINO 9 INDIA SOHO LATINO/SONY 10 INTOCABLE EMI LATIN ASCAP) MUSICA LATINA CLASICOS DE LA PROVINCIA DICEN QUE SOY OTRO MUNDO 36 PARECE QUE NO (Martre, BMI) 10 MANA WEA LATINA 10 SOUNDTRACK ELEKTRA/EEG 11 SELENA Y GRACIELA BEL - 7iLL) EN EL MUNDO 28 PORQUE SE QUE ME MIENTES (Mas Latin, SESAC) DONDEJUGARAN LOS NINOS THE MAMBO KINGS TRAN EMI ATIN 11 LOS DEL RIO ARIOLA/BMG 11 VARIOUS ARTISTS RODVEN LAS REINAS DEL PUEBLO 35 QUE HAS HECHO DE MI (Copyright Control) ( AMI ME GUSTA MERENGUE EN LACALLE8'95 12 PEDRO FERNANDEZ POLY, SIN DUDA, SOU EU SEM ELA) \ 16 QUIEN SOY YO SIN ELLA (QUEM 12 GIPSY KINGS ELEKTRNEEG 12 EL GENERAL RCA/BMG GRAM LATINO LA MEJOR! (Peer Music Ltd., BMI) GIPSY KINGS ES MUNDIAL MI FORMA DE SENTIR SIMPLEMENTE RMM/SONY SONY 9 REVENTON UNISEX (Copyright Control) 13 GIPSY KINGS ELEKTRA MUSI- 13 TITO NIEVES 13 LOS PALOMINOS CIAN/EEG LOVE & LIBERTE UN TIPO COMUN EL GANADOR Cassettes Accesorios 3 SERA MEJOR QUE TE VAYAS (Mas Latin, SESAC) Discos Compactos Videolaser 14 LAURA PAUSINI WEA LATINA 14 VARIOUS ARTISTS 14 VICENTE FERNANDEZ SONY Y MUCHO MAS! 25 SI TE VAS (Copyright Control) LAURA PAUSINI MAX/SONY MERENGUE MIX 2 AUNQUE ME DUELA EL ALMA 34 SOLA (Edimonsa Corp., ASCAP) 15 THE BARRIO BOYZZ SBWEMI 15 OLGA TANON WEA LATINA 15 LOS FUGITIVOS RODVEN LATIN UNA VEZ MAS SIENTE EL AMOR ILUSIONES LLAMENOS HOY! 29 TAL PARA CUAL (De Luna, BM)) 26 TU ERES MI REFUGIO (Copyright Control) ED Albums with the greatest sales gains this week. Recording Indus ry Assn. Of America (RIAA) certifi- I -800-780-7712 32 TU ERES (Arista -Texas Music, ASCAP) cation for sales of 500,000 units. RIAA certification for sales of 1 million units. Greatest Gainer shows Fax (305)261-6143 6940 S.W. 12 Street Miami, FL 33144 Local: (305)262-7711 1 TU SOLO TU (Peer Intl., BMI) chart's largest unit increase. ON indicates past and present Heatseeker titles. © 1995, Billboard /BPI 20 UNA MUJER COMO TU (Mas Latin, SESAC) Communications and SoundScan, Inc.

38 BILLBOARD SEPTEMBER 2, 1995 www.americanradiohistory.com Growth Of Labels, RADIO & MASS MERCHANDISING Cep A Fifth Year Of Phenomenal Growth

By RAMIRO BURR Billboard Latin 50 charts. market, sales -wise, is rapid expansion of these mass merchandisers " Selena's sales are beyond our wildest creams," says Jos(.' Béhar, like Wal -Mart, Circuit City, Best Buy, K -Mart, etc. Now distribution Tcjano may be slowing down in its fifth year of phenomenal EMI Lath president. "This is what the dream was about in 1989, and to these accounts is very much improved to where we can get the growth, but it hasn't stopped. So far in 1995, there am solid seeing it all come to fruition is tremendous. The only obvious negative product in the stores a. the right time, at the right locations and make signs of continuec growth in Tejano- formatted radio stations, is that Selena is not here to see it." it available to the pubic. Before, it was kind of a hit- and -miss situa- record revenues and lab°I activity. Expec: ations are also high for another EMI artst poised to perhaps tion." And, apart from the shocking death of Selena earlier t1-is year benefit from Selena's unprecedented nedia exposure -Emilio Veteran distributor Manuel Rangel, of Rangel Distributors, agrees. (March 31), perhaps the only downside has been erratic club aid con- Navaira, who is to release his first country album on EMI's sister "Yeah, evzrybody's buying direct," he says. "I would say that the dis- cert-venue performance. imprint, Capitol Nashville, on Sept. 28. Th ° single, "It's Not The End tributors are disappearing, because the core of the business has The biggest news through most of the year was generated by the late Of The World," was released July 28. changed completely. Eefore the majors came into the business, it was Selena, whose commemorative CD, "Dreaming Of You" (releasec July distributers selling to mom-and-pop stores." 18) entered Billboard's 200 charts at No. 1 and, according to GOING TO MASS Majors like Uni and Cerna are increasing their orders because SoundScan, sold more =han 331,000 copies in its first week In the Sony Discos' Ray Martínez, VP for sales, cen-ral region, estimates "They already have a relationship with those customers [retail weeks after her death, five of Selena's CDs were or. The Billboard 200, his label has seen sales grow by about 11%. `We're selling more, chains]," Rangel says. "When all the labels were independent, or and in the ensuing months she dominated the Latin Tracks and there's ro doubt about it," says Martínez. "What's happened in the Continued on page 42

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www.americanradiohistory.com Tejano The Se1ena PHENOMENON The goodwill ambassador's success story has opened the eyes of U.S. retail chains to the enormous potential of all forms

of Latin music. BY JOHN LANNERT : In the six months since her death in March, Tejano /pop superstar Selena has reached the apogee of a standout career that has generated overwhelming posthumous prosperity, thus greatly improving the perception of Latino music in the U.S. mainstream market.

More important, however, is that through her record." catchy music and wholesome personality, Selena That the Latino majority of buyers of "Dreaming Of You" Quintanilla -Pérez became a role model -as well as a was able to propel the album to the top of The Billboard 200 goodwill ambassador-for all Latinos. amply demonstrated the formidable purchasing power of With her touching rags -to -riches story being told and Hispanic music consumers. Nearly 2 million copies of retold in every major media outlet in the U.S., from "Dreaming Of You" were shipped, and yet the EMI companies People magazine to CNN, many non -Hispanic were still faced with a back order of 400,000 units. Americans wound up embracing the girl next door and her cul- "DREAMING" NO FLUKE ture. That friendship was Though its success was astonishing, the numbers rung up further strengthened in by "Dreaming Of You" were hardly a fluke. Prior to that July when EMI Latin and album's release, Selena had notched a platinum album, "Amor EMI Records released Prohibido," and two gold records, for her 1993 Grammy win- "Dreaming Of You," a ner "Live!" and her 1992 album "Entre A Mi Mundo." bilingual package that Moreover, five of her titles appeared simultaneously on the captured Selena stepping Billboard 200. The five Selena titles that remained in the Top from her Tejano roots into 10 of Billboard Latin 50 in July were joined by "Dreaming Of the brave new world of You" on Aug. 5. Two of the singles from "Dreaming Of You" - Anglo pop. "Tú Solo Tú" and "I Could Fall In Love" -ran 1 and 2 in "Dreaming Of You" made its Billboard's Hot Latin Tracks airplay chart on July 29. "Tu Solo stunning debut in The Billboard Tu" was Selena's seventh chart -topper, while "I Could Fall In 200 at No. 1- the first album Love" became the highest- charting English -language single on recorded mostly in Spanish to bow the Hot Latin Tracks. on The Billboard 200. Moreover, By dint of Selena's unparalleled commercial prosperity, this "Dreaming Of You" was among the Lake Jackson, Tex., native has set the standard that recording 10 best -selling debuts ever, along artists in the Latino market can aspire to. Further, Selena's with being the best -selling success opened the eyes of U.S. retail chains to the potential debut by a female artist. of Latino music, as well as piqued the interest of Anglo music This coming from a singer fans to Latino sounds, be they Tejano or salsa. whose fervent fans were almost Still, for all of her achievements and celebrity, what kind of exclusively Latino. lasting impact will Selena have on the Anglo masses who Indeed, when "Dreaming Of could barely pronounce the word "Tejano" earlier this year? You" was released, EMI Latin pres- The answer may lie in the upcoming film that was in nego- ident José Béhar estimated most of tiation at press time. If Hollywood can make a tasteful block- the initial flood of buyers was Latino, buster picture documenting the life of Selena, then the but added that "in the coming weeks we crossover stardom she so dearly coveted will be realized by expect many Anglos to start picking up her many talented Latinos who will be forever in her debt.

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GROWTH OF LABELS ers of Tejano station KXTJ -FM Houston, Continued from page 39 announced it purchased competitor KQQK -FM, for $11.5 million. Currently, when the majority of the labels were the company has KXTJ broadcasting pri- independent, they didn't have entrée marily contemporary hits, while KQQK into those accounts. But if a Capitol rep has a broader range that includes Tejano goes in to sell an English Capitol record, oldies and some conjunto, Tejano's pre- Crossing he offers the Spanish. And when they decessor. were independent labels, then they need- In Corpus Christi, the radio battle has ed distributors. But the majors already particularly intensified. In August, there have their distribution outlets estab- were four Tejano FM stations: KMIQ, lished." KSAB, KBSO, KNDA, and three in the Manolo González, EMI Latin VP, area: KFLZ in Bishop, KUKA in Alice and Southwest operations, is also optimistic KBIL in Beeville. There were also four AM about Tejano's future, noting that Selena stations: KCCT /KUNO and K1NE in CouirmY alone will help make 1995 a record year Robstown. Of all of them, only KBIL has Emilio and a pack of new stars are pushing Tejano to take its next natural step into Nashville territory.

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After years of flirting with country- crossover possibilities, the industry will see its first real country CD by a Tejano star this month. Emilio's first country single, "It's Not The End Of The World," was released on July 28, while his CD, "Life Is Good," was to be released on Capitol Nashville Sept. 26.

The melding of Tejano and country seems a natural step as Following in the wake of the Selena phenomenon, Emilio both forms rely on honest expression, heartbreak ballads and should do well, as Tejano music has never enjoyed such main- fast-paced shuffles. stream coverage. Since the dawn of the '90s, Tejano has under- "Country has always been a dream of mine. Even when I gone a remarkable renaissance, its popularity mushrooming was a little boy," Emilio says. "It's the closest thing you can get well beyond Texas' borders. But, while Emilio may yet push to Tejano music. It's got the same beat. They're all sad songs, the envelope to its limit, he will not be alone. the girl leaves the boy, etc. Only the words are in English." EMI Latin has already signed Bobby Pulido, son of Roberto Pulido, and has high hopes for him in country, according to Top: New EMI signees La Sombra. EMI President José Béhar. Ramiro Herrera, Jay Pérez, Rick Bottom: La Mafia is featured on "Tejano Mixes" compilation. Orozco and Joel Nava are other artists producing country tunes or entire country albums. for EMI. a mix of Tejano and other genres such as "It's unbelievable." exclaims Gon- norteno, band and conjunto. zález. "We just signed La Sombra, In the last six months, new radio sta- "I think that Tejano artists have had the Gavino, and Bobby Pulido, who has a tions that have converted to Tejano or talent and the vision to record different dynamite CD. Next month, we have started from scratch include KNKN -FM, Grupo Mazy coming out with their CD. Pueblo, Colo.; KLBO -FM, Albuquerque, blends and fusions of Mexican music with We have Emilio's CD and the crossover; KLMA -FM, Hobbs, N.M.; and KQFX- pop music, with country music, with that's another huge CD for us. It's FM, Amarillo. urban, depending on the artist." already a record year, just with Selena and Emilio. But it gives us an opportuni- NARAS IN AUSTIN -José Behar, EMI Latin ty to develop and to move forward and to The club scene, however, has been put more products out. And we can take erratic. a few more chances." Other new faces San Antonio, home of four major clubs "I think that Tejano artists have had the talent and the González expects big things out of with 1,000 -plus capacity), had only one vision to record different blends and fusions of Mexican music include Stephanie Lynn, Oxygeno and booking live music by June: Tejano with pop music, with country music, with urban, depending Chikko. Rodeo. on the artist," says Béhar. "They have been able to conquer In the last 18 months, several labels - Club Santa Fe and VIP are the top two other markets outside of Texas. Because of Selena's passing, majors and indies alike -have signed up in Corpus Christi, with smaller clubs there will be other artists like Emilio -and I worked on that more than two dozen bands, all in the opening and closing with regularity. Also real hard to get that deal done with Liberty, which is now pursuit of the next Selena or La Mafia. in Corpus Christi is the Yellow Rose Capitol/Nashville. Ballroom, which books live music week- "Bobby Pulido, his future is in country music. These are BATTLE IN CORPUS CHRISTI ly, and Johnnyland, owned by TV per- Tejano artists who have the talent and are now being given an The Tejano radio trend continues sonality Johnny Canales, which has a opportunity to reach other markets. Whereas before, they strong-as San Antonio's KXTN -FM 10,000- capacity and books live festivals were strictly confined to record Tejano music, and that was the (Tejano 107) has remained at the top of every four to six weeks. end of it." the local Arbitron ratings. In January In August 1994, the burgeoning Texas Navaira: "Country music has always been a dream of mine. " Continued on page 46 1995, El Dorado Communications, own- Continued on page 44

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"Voltage is a growing company," states Gónzales. "After only a year and a half, we have people doing bookings, promotions, marketing and producing in the studio." New signees to Voltage include Candiani, Project VI, La Fuerza, Adalberto and David Marez. One advantage Voltage has over the major labels is more personalized attention, Gónzales claims, but he emphasizes the agency's experience. "I've got 20 years experience in this business," he says. "I've Continued on page 48

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Tejano Music Awards officials. On Feb. "Tejano Goldies," a 14 -track CD featur- 3, "Austin City Limits" aired an hour- ing the original- master versions of vari- long Tejano special nationally on the PBS ous classics, including '70s hits by the network. On Feb. 25, Emilio and Selena, Latin Breed, Jimmy Edward, the Royal the "Dream Team," set a new attendance Jesters and Ruben Ramos. record at Houston's Astrodome, with Southwest, with 1995 revenues of 61,041 fans for the rodeo. about $5.6 million, was recently named Two new twists in the industry are among the 1995 Hispanic Business 500 Tejano remixes and Tejano oldies. list. Miami -based Max Music produced the As far as Mexico goes, the recent peso first "Tejano Mixes," which will feature devaluations have made most of the Shelly Lares, Culturas, Jay Pérez, La labels opt for a wait- and -see approach. In Mafia, Fama and Los Palominos; it was recent years, Sony has successfully coor- set for release in August. Lola Gandara, dinated tours in Mexico for La Mafia. Max Music marketing director, says the Fama and Los Palominos were among the label plans to have a full series on Tejano groups Sony had planned to send on the David Marez Los Pekadorez remixes. Continued on page 46

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CROSSING THE COUNTRY "Ven Mi Amor," will contain three coun- Continued from page 42 try songs, including "Dallas Morning Blues," written by country singer /song- SOLIDIFYING THE BASE writer Aaron Barker. Recorded at San Jay Pérez's latest CD, "Steel Rain," Antonio's Melody Ranch, the CD fea- includes three country songs and was tures George Strait's musicians playing produced by prominent country produc- on the country songs, Rosario says. er Wyatt Easterling and recorded at On other fronts, Herrera also played Nashville's Alpine Recording Studio. on a five -act bill at Texas Stadium as part While Sony Discos eventually wants to of George Strait's Fourth Of July concert. take Pérez full -blown into country, And Emilio was announced for the line- "We're trying to solidify his base in up for Strait's Labor Day fest at the Tejano," says José Rosario, Sony Discos Alamodome on Sept. 3, which will also

"We also plan to work the Southwest, including California and Colorado and Kansas and everywhere that William Morris can book him [Joel Nava]," says Joe Treviño, Arista/Texas manager of promotions and artist development. Joel Nava's debut album is half country, half Tejano. director of promotions. We want to include Mark Chesnutt, Patty Loveless make sure we establish him as a strong and Vince Gill. Tejano star. We can't forget the founda- Sony will solidify Jay Pérez's Tejano base tion for their careers, because then we HAVE AGENT, WILL TRAVEL before attempting a country crossover. lose everything." Joel Nava's eponymous debut album recorded a show for the Pérez's forthcoming CD is expected on Arista/Texas will include five country Qué," was released Aug. 1, while the first "Music City" program out by late fall and "will include a few tunes and five Tejano songs. Recorded at country single, "Four- Letter Word," is that will air on the TNN country tunes as well as one pop inter- Studio M in San Antonio, it was pro- set for release Sept. 12, the same date as network on Sept. 15. national song written by Marco Flores," duced by Michael and Ron Morales and the CD release. San Antonio native Rosario says. Nashville producer Chris Waters. "We also plan to work the Southwest, Rick Orozco, mean- Ramiro Herrera's upcoming album, The CD's first Tejano single, "Para including California and Colorado and while, will record a full country album in the late fall with a release date in early 1996, Trevino says. Trying to crack the country market is a tough challenge. And that's one major reason "Tejano? why artists like Emilio Roberto Pulido: a future in country and Nava have signed with mainstream book- Kansas and everywhere that William ing and management agencies. Emilio Morris can book him," says Joe Treviño, has the Nashville -based Refugee manager of promotions and artists- devel- Management agency, while Nava is Yes, We've Got It." opment. Treviño notes that Nava has signed to William Morris. We say this a lot at Southwest Wholesale. We have the

largest selection of Latin music in the industry. From GROWTH OF LABELS industry in Mexico, through La Continued from page 44 Diferenzia. And the alliance that has Tejano to Salsa and everything in between, we've got been formed between Arista/Texas and Latin product covered. Call us today and find out what a second push this year, but that has been BMG /Ariola in Mexico really has sur- put on hold, says the label's Ray passed our expectations," says Cameron difference it will make when you've got it. Martínez. "Nothing has been firmed up Randle, VP of Arista/Texas. yet, because of the state of the economy in La Diferenzia was recently showcased #1 IN SERVICE "When all -or the majority-of the labels were independent, BI- WEEKLY LATIN MAILER they didn't have entrée into those [retail chains]. But if a BILINGUAL STAFF Capitol rep goes in to sell an English Capitol record, he offers the Spanish. And when they were independent labels, then WEEKLY SPECIALS they needed distributors. But the majors already have their distribution outlets established." CO MPETITIVE PRICES SOUT W ST -Manuel Rangel, Rangel Distributors

Call Toll -Free WHO ESALE Mexico," he explains. "The people that go in Mexico City, where some 800 industry to these shows are the people that buy the folks attended. The band has done pro- 800 -275 -4799 records, and those are the ones that are motional tours in Mexico, and most impacted by this economic crisis." Aristarrexas planned to follow up with 4240 LOCKEFIELD Arista /Texas, however, is one label another showcase in Guadalajara as of HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092 that is continuing its push, lately with La press time. 713 -681 -0629 FAX 713-681-3037 Diferenzia, who debuted last year. "Probably the factor that we least (Ramiro Burr is a music reporter for ATLANTA SALES OFFICE records & tapes expected -but most hoped for -was the San Antonio Express-News and a fre- 800 -856 -3874 achieving an impression on the music quent contributor to Billboard.)

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NEW PLAYERS Continued from page 44 managed La Mafia, raised them since they were 13 years old. We also have the contacts in the industry, not only here but in Mexico as well. We have been working with [promoter] Oscar Flores."

NEW DEALS AND SIGNEES DISA, a Monterrey, Mexico based imprint, signed a promotion and distribution deal with Hacienda Records out of Corpus Christi to promote Albert Zamora and Tony De La Rosa in Mexico. And BMG is a player coming on strong in Tejano with six new signees: Lizza Lamb, Juan Manuel Y Delirio, Alma Tejana La Fiera, Las Venenosas, Tony Montana and La Traizion. Ybarra, Norma Eliza, The Corpus Christi based indie, "We signed Luis Silva as exclusive Hometown Boys Jess Lopéz, Mariachi Freddie Records, has also signed up new producer last year to recruit new tal- Campanas De America and, of course, acts: Potente, Grupo Presidente, Alma ent for us," says José García, BMG David Olivarez Y XIS Little Joe. New at Rodven is promoter Tejana and Grupo Ideaz. Latin marketing and sales manager Idelfonso "Poncho" Luevano. for the West Coast. "He will produce the get into the Tejano scene, García says AFG Sigma, a regional grupo label artists, while we manufacture and pro- that "Prior to this, we had no opportuni- based in San Antonio, is also moving into mote them. But the artists are signed to ty to get into the music. We saw that the Tejano market. "Since last October, The photo- us. We are negotiating with a few groups, Tejano could sell, but we didn't have we have signed four groups," says graph for our but we probably won't pick up anyone anyone like Luis Silva to help us out. We Gabriel Ayala, promotions director for Tejano until the latter part of the year." wanted to make sure we got into the mar- the label, "Romance, Grupo Sueno, Los Spotlight cover As to why BMG waited until 1995 to ket the right way." Villa, and just last month, we picked up was taken by La Zentencia and Elyssia Marie, a female John Dyer. San artist from Dallas." Antonio -based The Miami based Vedisco has also Dyer special- MEW 11.1111.1111111, entered the Tejano arena, with a new izes in photog- From the Tejano Music Capitol female act, Dahlia, from New Braunfels. raphy for a Pablo Ybañez, based in Dallas, is the new variety of editorial, advertising and of the World ... Midwest promoter/sales manager for the corporate clients. label.

Elyssia Marie WHAT'S SO SPECIAL? firainmentinc., The FONOVISA SUBLABEL Making a renewed push in Tejano is Brazil & Fonovisa; the company has signed up a Firing All Latin Music into the 21st Century dozen new acts on its Fonovisa Tejano Argentina sublabel. ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE "We felt we could better promote and market our groups if we put them all on DECEMBER 2 one label," says Gilberto Moreno, direc- DISTRIBUTOR Rd Close: November tor of sales and promotions for the cen- 1 RACK -JOBBER tral U.S. at the label's Houston office. ONE -STOP The new imprint's groups include Annette Y Axxion, Estilo, Los Pekadorez, David Olivarez, Esmi Talamantez, Carlos Moreno Y La Semilla, Sarpa, Laura Canales, Joe Posada Sr. and Jr., La Fuerza, Divino, Pio Treviño and Letty Guval. These are in addition to the artists the label signed up last year -the Hometown Boys, Los Dos Gilbertos and Yvanna. Moreno says Fonovisa Tejano plans TV campaigns and special day -long festivals featuring the label's roster during September and October. Rodven, which has a promotion and distribution deal with Little Joe's Tejano Discos, has also signed up a new act, 5415 BANDERA RD, SUITE 504, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78238 -1959 Tejano Breed, says Mike Romero, branch PHONE (210) 523 -2616 FAX (210) 684 -6300 manager for the Southwest region. The TOLL FREE 1 -(800) 683 -7389 label has also renewed its deal with Tejano Discos, whose roster includes Joe

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"If we had gone 9 DONALD LAWRENCE & THE TRI -CITY SINGERS the world's largest gospel music organization, but it was with our original plans to have a breakfast on Wednes- 9 8 CRYSTAL ROSE 51480/SPARROW BIBLE STORIES business as usual as key signings, executive announce- day, he would have been there." 10 9 51 HELEN BAYLOR WORD 66443/EPIC IM THE LIVE EXPERIENCE ments, two live recordings, and major -label showcases Nevertheless, Kee's presence was felt at the GMWA's highlighted the Gospel Announcers Guild track, which is annual Excellence Awards, at which Kee racked up a to- 11 RE -ENTRY CHI COMMUNITY CHOIR AMBASSADOR 47005/REDEMPTION WE GIVE YO U AGOIS attended by manufacturers, artists, record executives, tal of three honors, album of the year (contemporary), and industry insiders. song of the year (contemporary), and contemporary 12 11 45 DOTTIE PEOPLES ATLANTA INT'L 10200 ON TIME GOD Labels, anxious to show their upcoming wares, pulled choir of the year. Also pocketing three awards was Dot- 13 10 67 GMWA WOMEN OF WORSHIP out all the stops in putting on elaborate-and often mar- tie Peoples, who was named female vocalist of the year ALEHO INT'L MUSIC/TYSCOT 3006/ATLANTA INT'L IT'S OUR TIME athon- luncheon presentations. Demetrus Alexander (traditional). Following is a partial list of the other win- was upped to vice president of Warner Alliance's gospel ners. 14 NEW GMWA WOMEN OF WORSHIP ALEHO INrL muse 00eaSTARSONG JESUS IS THE NAME division by president Neal Joseph, in a showcase that Male vocalist: James Moore (traditional); Fred Ham- 15 13 13 MIGHTY CLOUDS OF JOY INTERSOUND 9147 POWER doubled as an official signing ceremony for Donnie mond (contemporary); Keith Staten (urban). FOR 29 FRED HAMMOND & RADICAL CHRIST McClurkin's solo contract. It also focused on releases Female vocalist: Helen Baylor (contemporary); Yo- 16 14 BENSON 4008 THE INNER COURT from the Winans, Beverly Crawford, and Carlton landa Adams (urban). 17 12 119 THE CANTON SPIRITUALS BLACKBERRY 1600 /MALACO LIVE IN MEMPHIS Pearson. Former CGI Records executive Telisa Stin- Group: Byron Cage & Purpose (traditional); Kurt HEZEKIAH WALKER/FELLOWSHIP CRUSADE CHOIR son made her first executive appearance as the newly Carr & the Kurt Carr Singers (contemporary); Witness 18 18 63 BENSON 1097/CGI LIVE IN ATLANTA Al MOREHOUSE COLLEGE appointed label director for the Sheffield, Ala. -based (urban). SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS 19 17 61 Muscle Shoals Records, the third arm of the Malaco /Sa- Quartet: the Christianaires (traditional); Mighty PERSPECTIVE 549 006 ® AFRICA TO AMERICA THE JOURNEY OF THE DRUM voy Music Group. Clouds Of Joy (contemporary). a 25 13 TRI -STATE MASS CHOIR III PARADISE 7011/TYSCOT WORTHY Intersound announced the addition of Dallas /Fort New artist: Angela Spivey & the Voices Of Praise 21 21 91 YOLANDA ADAMS TRIBUTE 3937 SAVE THE WORLD Worth's Mass Choir to its roster. Twinkie Clark joins (traditional); William Becton & Friends (urban). the Tribute family, and the UCLA Gospel Choir formal- Album: AIR's "On Time God" (traditional); Verity's 22 15 9 THE JACKSON SOUTHERNAIRES MALACO 4472 THE WORD IN SONG ized a pact with Frontline, with distribution by Benson Show Up (contemporary); CGI's "A Blazing Grace" (ur- 20 39 BEBE & CECE WINANS CAPITOL 28216 RELATIONSHIPS Music. ban). 23 Benson rocked the ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Song: Dottie Peoples, "On Time God" (traditional); 24 16 115 MISSISSIPPI MASS CHOIR MALACO 6013 IT REMAINS TO BE SEEN with its "Shakin' The House Live In Los Angeles" John Kee, "Show Up" (contemporary); Tri -City Singers, REV JAMES MOORE W/ THE MISSISSIPPI MASS CHOIR project, featuring performances by Gary Oliver, Fred "The Way You Make Me Feel," written by Donald Law- 25 19 25 MALACO 6018 LIVE AT JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY Hammond & Radical For Christ, Yolanda Adams, rence (urban). 26 22 35 MISSISSIPPI CHILDREN'S CHOIR MALACO 4469 A NEW CREATION

27 NEW NEW BIRTH CHOIR STARSONG 0087 GIFTS OF PRAISE O GOSPEL MUSIC WORSHOP OF AMERICA- NATIONAL MASS CHOIR 28 39 25 BENSON 4067 THE TORCHBEARERS OF EXCELLENCE -LIVE IN ATLANTA DEF JAM BOXED SET CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF MUSIC AND CULTURE a 38 8 MICHAEL FLETCHER SOUND OF GOSPEL 216 HIGHEST PRAISE (Continued from page 12) 30 23 47 STEPHANIE MILLS GOSPO CENTRIC 72123/CHORDANT PERSONAL INSPIRATIONS encompasses Def Jam and other im- will release his new album in the the top 25 of the Hot 100: Jordan's prints, remains the company's fourth quarter. L.L. Cool last al- "This Is How We Do which WILLIE NEAL JOHNSON AND THE NEW KEYNOTES J's It," 31 34 37 MALACO 6017 LORD...TAKE US THROUGH crown jewel, and has successfully bum, 1993's "14 Shots To The peaked at No. 1; Method Man's "I'll PETER'S ROCK MASS CHOIR broadened its creative scope with Dome," sold 597,000 units, accord- Be There For You /You're All I 32 26 10 SOUND OF GOSPEL 213 A MESSAGE FROM THE ROCK acts ranging from the R &B stylings ing to SoundScan. Need To By," which Get reached 33 RE-ENTRY INGRAM GOSPEL SINGERS of Montell Jordan and MoKenStef "L.L. Cool J was most significant No. 3; and MoKenStef's "He's TYSCOT 3004 /ATLANTA INT'L MAKE MY HEART YOUR HOME to the hip -hop of Method Man. because he came from Hollis, Mine," which is at No. 9. DOROTHY NORWOOD This year, RAL has established a Queens [N.Y.], and he drew from And the success isn't limited to 34 24 55 MALACO 4467 "LIVE" WITH THE GEORGIA MASS CHOIR slate of new imprints, including rap- cultural elements there and made singles. Method Man's "Tical" has 35 29 20 SLIM & SUPREME ANGELS INTERSOUND 9144 STAY UNDER THE BLOOD per Warren G's G -Funk Records, hit records, despite the fact that it sold more than 845,000 units, ac- RICKY DILLARD'S NEW GENERATION CHORALE dancehall/reggae label African Star, wasn't part of the commercial mix," cording to SoundScan, while Jor- 36 32 16 MALACO 6019 HALLELUJAH

R &B- oriented Juicee Entertain- Simmons says. dan's "This Is How We Do It" has @D RE -ENTRY NORTH EAST OHIO MASS CHOIR REDEMPTION 75001 NO FAILURE ment, alternative rock label King The label followed in 1986 with sold more than 800,000 units. Recordings, and hip-hop imprint No the Beastie Boys' groundbreaking MoKenStef's "Azz Izz" has sold 3$ RE -ENTRY GEORGIA MASS CHOIR MALACO 6017 LORD TAKE ME THROUGH Doubt. "Licensed To Ill," which combined 54,000 copies since its June 20 re- 39 RE -ENTRY VARIOUS ARTISTS CGI 1090 GOSPEL'S GREATEST HITS On the television side, Rush's R.S. rap and hard rock. It reached No. 1 lease, according to SoundScan. TV division produces the popular on The Billboard 200 that year. The company has also parlayed 40 30 22 THE ANOINTED PACE SISTERS SAVOY 14822 MY PURPOSE comedy revue "Def Comedy Jam," In 1988, Rubin departed Def Jam its image onto a line of designer Q Records with the greatest sales gains this week. Recording Industry Assn. Of America (RIAA) certification for sales of 500,000 units: and is developing other program- to form Def American, now Ameri- clothes, Phat Farm. Sony Signa- ARM certification for sales of 1 million units with each additional million inditate I by a numeral following the symbol. M albums available ming. can. The same year, the Beastie tures is the worldwide licensing rep- on cassetteand CD. *Asterisk indicatavinyt available. MS indicates pastor present Heatseekertitla. ©1995, BillboardBPI Communicatian. Rush is also developing a 24 -hour Boys left the label, following a royal- resentative for Phat Farm. rap radio network in association ties dispute, and signed with Capitol with Sony. Records. RUSH ASSOCIATED LABELS But Def Jam persevered. In 1987, Simmons' effort to broaden his TODAY'S HITS ....h,n, rrrnir s- (,Lrrícr! HUMBLE BEGINNINGS Public Enemy debuted with "Yo! musical empire began in 1990, when KJ;V. F.C. BARNES Simmons co- founded Def Jam Bum Rush The Show." he formed Rush Associated Labels, 0.01 .,t.t,,,.t with Rick Rubin in a New York Uni- Simmons attributes Def Jam's which was intended to focus on versity dormitory room in 1984. The early success to its attention to the other genres while Def Jam main- pairing proved fruitful, with Sim- developing rap culture in addition to tained its identity as an East Coast mons specializing in marketing and the music. "What we did was sell im- rap label. Initially, the effort netted artist management, while Rubin uti- ages and artists," he says. "Rap spotty results. lized his producing talents. [music] was a rebellion of sorts Among the imprints was OBR Def Jam's first album was L.L. against dance music, and instead of (Original Black Recordings), which Cool J's "Radio" in 1985, which was trying to cross over, our artists tried represented Simmons' first attempt certified platinum. The artist, who to keep [their personas] real." at developing an R &B roster. The The Lumzy Sisters Rev. F.C. Barnes & The Red Budd Combined Choir enjoys a modestly successful film RAL has since had success with label featured such acts as Oran "MEMORIES" "LIVE - featuring. Rough Side of the Mountain" and television career, renewed his other genres, notably R &B. In late Juice Jones, Alyson Williams, and AIR 10208 AIR 10209 deal with Def Jam in June. The label July, the label had three singles in (Continued on page 55) NAIRD ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL RE-CORD COMPANY, INC 8E1 MEMORIAL DRIVE. S.E.. ATLANTA, GA 33316 404.524 6835 Pa-4-R

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SoundScane o Compiled from a national sample of retail store 0 and one -stop sales reports. 1111111 34 give nine of the tracks, and they those selections ARTIST TITLE 3 a rough- and-ready, real -life feeling that is arresting ; LABEL & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL KEEPING in contrast with the more polished voices of the professional singers. They serve as a reminder that this * * No. 1 * * VARIOUSOU A RTweeksISTS 1 1 11 was always music for use. WORD 0604 7 at No. 1 MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST SCORE The Sabbathday Lake Shakers are used to deal- 2 51 AMY GRANT A' MYRRH 6974/WORD HOUSE OF LOVE ing with the World (as everything outside the com- O KIRK FRANKLIN AND THE FAMILY munity is called). The village is open for tours, and 3 3 66 GOSPO CENTRIC 72119 / CHORDANT® KIRK FRANKLIN AND THE FAMILY by Heidi Waleson the album was recorded last summer in the 1794 Meeting House of Sabbathday Lake, mostly in the ® 6 3 RAY BOLTZ WORD 41601 THE CONCERT OF A LIFETIME TIS THE GIFT: Aaron Copland brought the middle of the night, since the building sits beside a 5 5 12 JARS OF CLAY BRENTWOOD 5573 JARS OF CLAY Shaker hymn "Simple Gifts" to the wider world busy truck route. Two Shaker elders, Sister 8 7 VARIOUS ARTISTS when he incorporated it in the ballet "Appalachian Frances Carr and Brother Arnold Hadd, will visit © SPARROW 1445 AMAZING GRACE: A COUNTRY SALUTE TO GOSPEL Now of Boston New York on Sept. 13 for the record's launch party Spring." Joel Cohen, director the 1 4 3 OUT OF THE GREY SPARROW 1466 GRAVITY Camerata, aims to do the same for another 30 or so at the Craft Museum; indeed, Atlantic Classics, of the 10,000 Shaker chants and hymns with the Ca- which markets the record, is hoping to do some 8 11 24 POINT OF GRACE WORD 5608 THE WHOLE TRUTH out on cross -promotion with Carr's published autobiogra- merata's new recording, "Simple Gifts," NEW RON KENOLY INTEGRITY 02392 SING OUT WITH ONE VOICE Erato this month. This beautifully realized collection phy, "Growing Up Shaker," and her Shaker cook- Q 8 HEZEKIAH WALKER of unaccompanied, mostly unison vocal music, was book. The company is working the record through 10 12 BENSON 4168 LIVE IN NEW YORK: BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY made at the last surviving Shaker community at publications dealing with Americana, country living, /CHORDANT GOING PUBLIC Sabbathday Lake, Maine, with the participation of and folk music, in addition to the usual classical and 11 9 55 NEWSBOYS STARSONG 8814 six of the seven Shakers who live there. early music outlets, and there will be NPR features. 12 13 143 DC TALK FOREFRONT 3002/CHORDANT FREE AT LAST The pacifist, celibate Shakers (their name comes The Shakers will perform with the Camerata at two 7 3 RICH MULLINS REUNION 7726 BROTHERS KEEPER from the derogatory term "shaking Quakers," which concerts (Portland, Maine, on Nov. 10 and Cam- 13 described the bridge, Mass., on Nov. 16). 14 10 8 YOLANDA ADAMS TRIBUTE 5921 /DIADEM MORE THAN A MELODY dancing that Marketing plans include advertising in specialty NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHOIR FEATURING JOHN P. KEE was at one magazines, including the Utne Reader, American 15 14 28 VERITY 43010 ® SHOW UP! time central Heritage, and the Shaker Messenger; the company 16 35 5 EAST TO WEST BENSON 4089 NORTH OF THE SKY to their wor- is looking into advertising in textile magazines that a in 11 16 57 STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN ship) were reach large audience interested Americana. The SPARROW 1408/CHORDANT ® HEAVEN IN THE REAL WORLD brought to record appears in several store Christmas catalogs, America from has been designated a listening-station CD, and will 18 17 11 CLAY CROSSE REUNION 4727/WORD TIME TO BELIEVE also be England in be cross -filed in folk and classics. There may CI 18 97 MICHAEL W. SMITH REUNION 0086/WORD FIRST DECADE 1983 -1993 1774 by their a retail display contest in October and November. leader, the And, needless to say, the record will turn up in 20 15 71 AUDIO ADRENALINE FOREFRONT 3012/CHORDANT DON'T CENSOR ME Schola Cantorum charismatic Shaker gift shops at those fascinating remaining vil- 21 22 97 CARMAN SPARROW 1387 /CHORDANTgo THE STANDARD The Boston Camerata Mother Ann lages (I'm partial to the one at Hancock, Mass.), so Lee. They es- it can be purchased along with herbs and reproduc- 22 19 22 ANOINTED WORD 67051 CALL tablished tion boxes and chairs. True Shaker enthusiasts got 23 21 45 4 HIM BENSON 4046 THE RIDE farming com- the jump on the rest of the world -the disc was for munities sale at the Aug. 12 Shaker convention at Sabbathday 24 23 9 VARIOUS ARTISTS K -TEL 6171 TODAY'S BEST CHRISTIAN HITS based on simplicity, discipline, and community of Lake. 25 25 32 PFR SPARROW 1452 /CHORDANT GREAT LENGTHS property, where men and women were equal, in New England and as far west as Ohio and Kentucky. SINGERS TO WATCH: From RCA comes an en- 26 20 6 WES KING REUNION 3720 COMMON CREED The movement declined after the Civil War. chanting debut album of Berlioz, Ravel, and Ci 39 44 ASHTON /BECKER/DENTE SPARROW 1389 /CHORDANT ALONG THE ROAD Like the Shakers' spare and elegant furniture, Chausson orchestral works from Vesselina Kasa- their music, still an integral part of their worship, rova, a young Bulgarian mezzo with a stunningly vo- 2H RE -ENTRY MXPX TOOTH & NAIL 1032/DIAMANTE TEENAGE POLITICS has a subtle, joyful directness and variety. There are luptuous voice. Kasarova sings frequently in Austria 29 24 26 HELEN BAYLOR WORD 66443 E THE LIVE EXPERIENCE catchy dance tunes ( "Virgins Cloth'd In A Clean and Germany; she made her mark in 1992, when she BENSON 4145 THREE CROSSES White Garment "), songs to remind believers of their replaced Marilyn Horne on short notice in concert 30 NEW THREE CROSSES vows of celibacy and simplicity, ecstatic visions of performances of Rossini's "Tancredi" at the Salz- CI RE -ENTRY SANDI PATTY WORD 9443 ® FIND IT ON THE WINGS the world of the spirits ( "Holy Mother's Protecting burg Festival. In July, Kasarova recorded "Tan - Chain "), and the haunting vocalise "Learned Of An- credi" for the label with Roberto Abbado and the 32 28 29 OUT OF EDEN GOTEE 3818/MYRRH LOVIN' THE DAY gel," a rare nonunison piece. Cohen found many of Munich Radio Orchestra. Also on that recording is 33 33 81 POINT OF GRACE WORD 26014 POINT OF GRACE the pieces on the recording in archives and tran- soprano Eva Mei, a young Italian Sutherland scribed them from the archaic Shaker notation; he sound -alike signed exclusively to BMG, who sings 34 NEW MICHAEL O'BRIEN BENSON 4049 MICHAEL O'BRIEN on THE BROOKLYN TABERNACLE CHOIR transcribed other, unnotated ones as the Shakers divine Rossini chamber arias (and others) her 35 26 10 WARNER ALLIANCE 45928 PRAISE HIM...LIVE! sang them. Shaker brothers and sisters are heard on new solo disc, "At Midnight." Oi RE -ENTRY CRYSTAL LEWIS METRO ONE 013&DIAMANTE. CRYSTAL LEWIS' GREATEST HITS

31 31 69 VARIOUS ARTISTS REUNION 0083/WORD SONGS FROM THE LOFT

38 29 5 VARIOUS ARTISTS PSALM 150 8003/PRAISE HYMN AMAZING GRACE VARIOUS ARTISTS PEARL JAM TICKET COMPANY'S BANK SPLITS, STARTS VENTURE 39 27 3 FOREFRONT 5130 ONE WAY: THE SONGS OF LARRY NORMAN (Continued from page 12) 40 RE -ENTRY AARON JEOFFREY STARSONG 8819 /CHORDANT AARON JEOFFREY ply a minority partner-one that in- Ticketmaster, ProTix, Dillard's, and investments focus on the technical, Recording Industry Assn. Of America (RIM) cer- vested $100,000 and loaned an addi- others (Billboard, July 22). educational, and entertainment fields, Q Records with the greatest sales gains this week. tification for sales of 500,000 units; RIAA certification for sales of 1 million units with each additional tional $500,000 -with grand aspira- Cooper, who would prefer not to purchased two -thirds of Fox Sys- million indicated by a numeral following the symbol. All albums available on cassette and CD. *Asterisk indi- tions of its own. share service -fee revenues with ven- tems, a designer of software for tour- cates vinyl available. ® indicates past or present Heatseeker title. © 1995, Billboard/BPI Communications. As for missing deadlines, Schnei- ues if that would help to keep ticket ing and ticketing systems that was dermeier says the Pearl Jam concert prices low, says the company -pre- founded by Cooper. Not surprisingly, contract forced ETM to switch its fo- pared to invest millions in coming some of the elements that distin- xwOrf a55 cus to phone sales, moving the com- months -will announce at least one guished ETM's software, thanks to pany's kiosk rollout back to the fourth major venue contract by the end of Cooper, will soon distinguish FT &T's, quarter. Nonetheless, Pearl Jam's the year. (Cooper bemoans the fact such as bar codes on tickets to curb e.SENSATIL 1iAL recently counterfeiters and interactive voice - move to FT&T leaves ETM without a that the Justice Department IIGHTING: LES '*`. single client on either the venue or found no cause for bringing anti -mo- response call centers that can sell two artist side. nopoly charges against Ticket- thousands tickets per minute. Cooper "They have no cash," says David master.) says the technology surpassed expec- Cooper, a former ETM software ex- By January, Garman hopes to have tations during the Pearl Jam tour and ecutive who moved to FT &T this sold 1 million tickets. To date, he has been improved upon for FT &T. summer. Cooper says Fillmore was says, the company has processed, Cooper, through Fox Systems, forced to make additional loans to sold, or committed to handle 400,000 does have some experience in the LIVE -In The Sp ETM during Pearl Jam's brief Amer- tickets. Not all of those have been ticketing business. TicketLink, a ma- zs ican tour this summer just to keep the Pearl Jam tickets, which suggests jor player in Birmingham, Ala., has AY ticketing company functioning. that at least one additional client may been licensing Fox Systems software ON VIDE a" FT &T, says Garman, will soon be be announced soon. for nearly 10 years. bidding on venue contracts, as do Earlier this year, Fillmore, whose

52 BILLBOARD SEPTEMBER 2, 1995 www.americanradiohistory.com Artists & Music Yule Projects Starting Already; Strand Closes In Georgia C HRISTMAS IS AROUND the cor- the way." A major Christian network acoustic worship series, which includ- duo Jerry & Tammy Sullivan. Coun- ner, and several Christmas projects is looking at the show for syndication ed the titles "Isn't He" and "Eterni- try artist Marty Stuart co -wrote on upcom- are slated for release in the Christ- HIGHER . Just a reminder to mark your cal- ty" featuring worship leaders Brian many of the cuts the duo's ian market this fall. Word is issuing endars for the 38th annual National Doerksen and Andy Park, respec- ing album, "At The Feet Of God," and Sandi Patty's "0 Holy Night," which Quartet Convention Sept. 18 -23 at tively. Corresponding songbooks will produced and performed on the pro- will contain 11 classic Christmas the Kentucky Fair and Exposition be available with the releases . . . ject. Amy Grant also participated, songs and two new tunes. Produced GRORD Center in Louisville, Ky. More than Consumers can dial an 800 number contributing harmony vocals to the by Greg Nelson, the disc features 70 of the Southern gospel industry's featured in print ads for Star Song title cut. Benson Music will distrib- the London Symphony Orchestra by Deborah Evans Price top acts are expected to perform for group Benjamin to hear music from ute the release ... Congratulations and the London Sessions Orchestra approximately 25,000 fans at the the act's sophomore release, "As You to BeBe Winans and his wife, on such standards as "0 Holy Night," event. For more information, call 800- Wish." The number is 800- 999 -1430. Debra, on the birth of their first "Angels We Have Heard On High," 846 -8499. In expanding its gospel /bluegrass child, daughter Mia Destiny "Silver Bells," "My Favorite Things," who made it all possible," Zipp says. Anaheim, Calif. -based Vineyard division, Nashville -based New Haven Winans, Aug. 8. and "White Christmas." "This show is about those who paved Music Group recently launched a new Records has signed father /daughter Patty's track record with Christ- mas releases is strong. "The Gift Goes On," released in 1994, has surpassed the gold mark, selling more than 600,000 units. In 1992, Hallmark recorded a limited- edition Christmas project with Patty that has sold over 1.5 million copies. Naturally, Word has high expectations for this latest project. In support of the release, Patty will perform dates with several prestigious symphonies around the country, as well as once again hosting the multi- artist Young Messiah Tour in November and December. Other Christmas releases to look for this fall include Steven Curtis Chapman's "The Music Of Christ- mas," which will be released by Spar- row Sept. 26, and two Star Song releases, "25 Christmas Songs You Love To Sing" and "A Cappella Christmas Classics." Chapman's album will feature classics and new tunes. Slated for release Sept. 28, the compilations will feature such timeless Christmas songs as "Silent Night" and "0 Come, 0 Come Emmanuel." STRAND CLOSES DOORS. The owners of the Strand in Marietta, Ga., have announced that they will close the popular venue after the three -day i.s. fest, scheduled for the first weekend in September. Built in 1936, the historic venue has most recently been used for Christian rock /alternative concerts. The building also houses a digital recording studio used for both live and studio recordings by a variety of artists, including R.E.M., Third Day, Lost Dogs, Sixpence None The Richer, 77s, and Prayer Chain. I saw the Waiting, Third Day, and Villanelle turn in wonderful performances at the Strand earlier this year, and I hate to see such a great venue close its doors. The owners may start another operation in a different location. Stay tuned for new developments. lNN17 tlk' N EWS NOTES: Gary V., a highly OF A. PIiALSE. WcRsl acclaimed pop artist in the Far East, has released a contemporary Christ- ian album in the U.S., titled "Out Of The Dark" on Graceland Records. He recently ended his North American tour with two sold -out shows at the 500 -VOICE CHOIR Sheraton Desert Inn in Las Vegas, where management at the hotel pre- WORLD -CLASS WORSHIP BAND INTEGRITY sented him with its international AND ORCHESTRA m u s i c artist of the year award ... Radio 01995 INTEGRITY MUSIC. INC. station WCIE -FM Lakeland, Fla., is FEATURING THE 70-VOICE airing a Christian rock oldies show AFRICAN CHILDREN'S CHOIR Member of called "Backstage Pass." Produced NAIR!, by Ed Zipp, the show is hosted by 40 DANCERS AND AVAILABLE THROUGH THESE INDEPENDANT DISTRIBUTORS: veteran Christian rocker Randy REP SALES / CENTRAL SOUTH GOSPEL / NEW SOUNDS 60- BANNER PAGEANTR' W A W WHOLESALERS Matthews and WCIE personality Kevin McKenzie. "We feature stories and interviews from the artists

BILLBOARD SEPTEMBER 2, 1995 53 www.americanradiohistory.com Son writers &Publishers ARTISTS & MUSIC NO_ 7 SONG CREIITS Internet T I T L E - W R I T E R - P U B S M E R Music Shop Offers Catalog HOT 100 SINGLES YOU ARE NOT ALONE R. Kelly Zomba /BMI, R. Kelly /BMI U.K's Music Sales Targets Print Market HOT COUNTRY SINGLES & TRACKS NOT ON YOUR LOVE Tony Martin, Reese Wilson, Troy Martin Stroudacaster /BMI, BY IRV LICHTMAN The online catalog consists of more than Although Butler says the company Baby Mae/BMI, Warner /Chapple Music 20,000 items, all of which can be ordered controls only about 50% of its repertoire HOT R&B SINGLES NEW YORK -From Music Sales' by E -mail directly from the site. While worldwide, it will list compositions it YOU ARE NOT ALONE R. Kelly Zomba /BMI, R. Kelly /BMI headquarters in London, the Internet Butler says that Internet users does not market globally in the hope are that HOT RAP SINGLES Music Shop is under way, offering to go thou- "encouraged to music stores," he it can sell the works based on reciprocal GANGSTA'S PARADISE (FROM "DANGEROUS MINDS ") Artis Ivey, Jr., Larry sands of music print items, music-relat- notes that many customers are likely to agreements with those who have rights Sanders, Doug Rasheed T-Boy /ASCAP, O /B /O Itself /ASCAP, Boo Daddy /ASCAP, ed software, and a host of supplemental find the Internet Music Shop better suit- in certain territories. Larry Sanders /BMI, Jobete /ASCAP, Black Bull /ASCAP material to keep users interested and ed to their needs. Products are offered at Among the features of the Internet informed. HOT LATIN TRACKS the same prices as at retail, says Butler. system are Hot in the Shop, which fea- TU SOLO TU Felipe Valdez Leal Peer Int'I. /BMI "The scheme is not market replace- Butler believes that many Internet tures the 50 best-selling sheet music col- ment," says Chris Butler, the Music customers will be drawn by Music Sales' lections, including those by such acts as Sales staffer in charge of alternative dis- concentrated catalog of classical reper- Phil Collins, the Beatles, and Thin Lizzy; tribution approaches. "It is to stimulate toire, which it publishes through such ProMusic MIDI Heaven, in which the the market for the retailer as well." In companies as G. Schirmer and Novello. user can search through a catalog of Capitol's Ladies And Gents; fact, adds Butler, those who use the sys- Leonard Bernstein, Morton Gould, and 1,300 titles, fill in a mail -order form, and tem in the U.K can access a list of retail- Edward Elgar are among the classical send it off to ProMusic, which makes ers that carry product from Music Sales. composers in the Music Sales catalog. discs to order; On -Line Catalogues and Promo CDs Keep Coming Mail Order, an automated word search SINGERS OF SONGS: Capitol ( "Queen Of The Hop" and through the complete Music Sales cata- Records was created by a trio that "Clementine ") and Buddy Holly log; the Sampler, with which users can included two songwriters, Johnny ( "Early In The Morning"), in addi- Atlantic's Bruce Roberts Writing download free sheet-music samples and Mercer and Buddy DeSylva, so it's tion to performances of his songs by MIDI files, including those for such clas- no surprise that the label brought on Elvis Presley, Shirley Horn, Della Songs For Himself, For A Change sic pop as "La Bamba" and "House Of singers of exceptional quality whose Reese, Kenny Burrell, Kirby The Rising Sun"; Music by Fax, a cata- vocal styles put songs squarely in the Stone, and Jimmy Witherspoon, BY JIM BESSMAN and came back two days later with a hor- log of 2,000 titles that can be purchased spotlight. This comes to mind after among others. A 12 -page sampler is rible first song, `I'll Make You Music,' by fax or modem; and News, which has receiving a batch of recently market- packed with the CD, which is dedi- NEW YORK-Singing his song demos which became a top 20 pop hit for previews of upcoming product. ed "Great Ladies And Gentlemen" cated to Florence Herwitz, sister of for such artists as Aretha Franklin and Beverly Bremers!" Butler says that it is "difficult to get a CDs from the label. The collections Harris, who, in 1991, sold the catalog Ashford & Simpson reawakened in Roberts continued songwriting into feel of the Internet culture. As a niche includes such household names as of 150 copyrights to Lipsius and songwriter Bruce Roberts the urge to his late teens, he recalls, eventually channel, it's ideally suited. But it's too Dinah Shore, Margaret Whiting, Blue, each of whom owns 50% of the make his own recordings. The fulfill- making a demo that quickly led to a 1980 early for hard and fast conclusions." In Vic Damone, Peggy Lee, Nat publishing rights. ment of this urge is his Sept. 19 Atlantic self -titled debut album for Elekt.r a. this regard, adds Butler, who is a 10 -year "King" Cole, Mel Torme, Betty debut, "Intimacy." "I didn't have an identity at that veteran of the U.K. music publishing Hutton, and June Christy. LAST SONG & CONNECTIONS: "You write for a lot of people and pro- point," he says, "and did what every- scene, Music Sales is asking patrons of Two of the beautiful digital -trans- As a young, aspiring composer, jects, and all of a sudden something body told me to do. But it got rave the Internet Music Shop to comment on fer presentations feature singers who Ervin Litkei, who is also a veteran hits," says Roberts, describing his "life reviews, and I made another album -so what they'd like to see on the site. 'We are little known today but should find wholesaler/label owner, remembers change" decision to return to the studio there's a huge fan base out there some- want to build customer loyalty. We've a higher profile. hearing famed after more than a where!" had thousands of accesses since we've Both are su- operetta com- decade of writing But Roberts realized that he enjoyed gone online July 24." preme, smooth - poser Franz songs for such the "behind the scenes stuff" -in partic- The U.K. is not the only contender in as -silk balla- Lehar playing artists as Barbra ular writing songs for other artists to the online publishing business. In the deers. Andy Words &Musìç for him what Streisand, Elton interpret -more than recording them U.S., G. Schirmer/Associated Music Russell pro- would be his John, Heart, k.d. himself, so he put his own singing career Publishers is expected to begin an duced a string 4fiqlffiLii final composi- lang, Bette Midler, on the back burner. "It was such a priv- "Internet Home Page" on Monday of big hits in the tion. As a trib- Alice Cooper, Nat- ilege working with artists like Elton and (28). Although it will not accept orders '40s, including ute to Lehar, alie Cole, Dolly Alice Cooper and Barbra Streisand," he on product, it will offer repertoire tips, songs that re- by Iry Lichtman Litkei, who was ROBERTS Parton, Jeffrey says, nothing that it was Streisand's cut a monthly review of the 20th century, flected his Mex- born in Hun - Osborne, and of his soundtrack song "The Main bios, and work lists of major Schir- ican- American gary, later cre- Whitney Houston. Event" that "started me on a roll." That mer/AMP composers, as well as elec- background: "Besame Mucho," ated a new arrangment of the tune, "I decided that I really had a passion success, along with others for divas tronic versions of the company's opera, "Amor," and "Yours." Bob including an English lyric, "Tonight to become an artist," Roberts says, including Franklin, Donna Summer, the orchestra, and chamber music cata- Manning's best years came in the I'm Not Just Pretending," by his characterizing "Intimacy" as "sort of Pointer Sisters, Patti LaBelle, and logs, says Schirmer Internet manager early '50s, led by his chart recording wife, poet Andrea Fodor Litkei. like if Paul Simon started today and Dionne Warwick, placed him firmly in Ed Matthews. Schirmer VP Susan of `The Nearness Of You." All in all, Now, Litkei's Aurora label is releas- merged with Aretha. It's a soulful the "producers' loop." Feder says that colleges and universi- great songs that couldn't come in bet- ing an album by soprano Lynn record, with a premise that people will "I worked with Richard Perry a long ties are a main target of this music ter vocal dressings. Owen called "From Vienna To always fall in love and out of love with (Continued on page 57) information resource. Broadway," on which she sings the each other." TAKE A LISTEN: Publishers' composition. The singer is the wife of Oddly, Roberts -who has collaborat- promotional CDs continue to roll off Richard Owen, a judge in U.S. ed with other writers, including Carole the pressing plants. There are two District Court in New York. And, to Bayer Sager, Bernie Taupin, Diane new entries: one from Len Freed- keep the music connection going, Warren, Allee Willis, Donna Weiss, and man Music and the other a joint Judge Owen is a composer member Eddie Goldmark -fell in and out of a effort of Julie Lipsius' Lipservices of ASCAP. Among his recent deci- previous recording career. A New and Helene Blue's Anna Teresa sions involving the music industry Yorker who lives in Los Angeles, Music Ltd. was the settlement of issues sur- Roberts started out as a jingle- singing Santa Barbara, Calif. -based Len rounding the dispersion of perfor- kid, then went on to study at Juilliard "I Freedman Music has a single 20- mance fees for the oldie "When The went for a summer job at Chappell track CD inserted in a catalog listing Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Music, and then went to Warner Bros. copyrights by artist/writers con- Bobbin' Along." The case has just Music as a copyist. They asked me if I tained in Tickson Music (the Byrds), been decided by a U.S. Court of wrote songs, and I lied and said, `Yes' Wait & See Music (Gram Parsons), Appeals (Billboard, April 12). Freejunket Music /Zeon Music (Steely Dan), Light Music/Micache PRINT ON PRINT: The following Music (Carlos Santana), Stuck On are the best -selling folios from FOR THE RECORD Music (Leon Russell), and Denslow Cherry Lane Music: Music (Peggy Lee). 1. Soundgarden, `The Best Of In last week's story on centenni- As for Lipservices and Anna Soundgarden." Frank Meets His Representatives. Keith Newcomb & Co., the Nashville song al celebrations for George and Ira Teresa Music Ltd., their 26 -track 2. Barbra Streisand, marketing firm, has made arrangements to represent Canada's TMP -The Music "The Concert." Gershwin, the incorrect venue was CD, under the promo title of "Pop 3. Van Halen, "Balance." Publisher for North America. Among Newcomb's responsibilities will be to seek cited for the debut performance of Goes Rock," features the co-writing 4. Steve Morse Band, "Structural out publishing catalogs for sale to TMP -The Music Publisher. Sealing the deal, "Rhapsody In Blue" in 1924. It efforts of the late Woody Harris, Damage." from left, are Keith Newcomb & Co.'s Billy Decker, TMP -The Music Publisher was Aeolian Hall in New York. who had hits by Bobby 5. president Frank Davies, and Keith Newcomb. Darin Boston, "Walk On."

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DEF JAM BOXED SET CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF MUSIC AND CULTURE (Continued from page 51) Tashan; all had mediocre chart per- per Domino, who is expected to re- of a new distribution pact through Cohen says that RAL had reve- Burke, and A&R VP Chris Lighty, formances. lease an album in mid -1996. The set Island (Billboard, May 14, 1994). nues of $54 million during its first who is also CEO of Violator. Other less- than -successful im- will follow his self-titled 1993 debut As a result of the move, Rush six months with PGD. Def Jam recently reactivated its prints included Fever, P.R.O. Divi- album, which sold 668,000 units, ac- Communications formed a corpo- West Coast office, which was origi- sion, No Face, and Dew Dew Man cording to SoundScan. rate tier under the banner of the STRONG CATALOG nally established in 1992. The satel- Records. However, some of the la- PMP, to which hip -hop R &B act Def Jam Music Group, which Working in a genre in which acts lite branch is headed by West Coast bels have managed to survive. Jordan is signed, maintains its asso- encompasses Rush Associated La- have notoriously short careers, Def A &R director Tina Davis, whose JMJ Records, was founded by Ja- ciation with RAL. However, a legal bels. Jam has been able to develop sev- task is to bolster the company's son Mizell (aka DJ Jam Master Jay dispute with West Coast -based label The move opened up greater op- eral rap acts with longevity. cross -country presence. of Run-D.M.C.) in 1989 and pacted owner Paul Stewart will determine portunities, especially on the film The Beastie Boys' "Licensed To "With the aggregate of PGD for with RAL a year later. After ineffec- the relationship's future. front, because of the backing Sim- Ill" has remained at the top of the support, we're set to be very com- tive releases by Famlee and the G -Funk Records features West mons gained from his new partner's Top Pop Catalog Albums chart for petitive in the coming years," says Afros, the label hit in 1993 with Coast rap trio the Dove Shack and motion picture arm, PolyGram more than two years and has been Cohen. "Bacdafucup" by rap act Onyx, twin siblings the Twinz. Debut sets Filmed Entertainment. certified quintuple -platinum. Upcoming September releases which sold 1 million units, according from both acts are scheduled for re- Simmons recently formed his own Other platinum -certified Def Jam through Def Jam and its associated to SoundScan. lease in September: "This Is The film company, Def Pictures. In addi- catalog titles include L.L. Cool J's labels include an untitled Onyx al- JMJ recently signed female rap- Shack" and "Conversation," respec- tion to the Rysher Entertainment "Radio," "Bigger And Deffer," bum and a new set from veteran Def per Suga, whose "What's Up Star" tively. rap concert film "The Show," on "Walking With A Panther," and Jam rapper Erick Sermon, whose is included on the soundtrack for The first release from African which he served as executive pro- "Mama Said Knock You Out "; Pub- 1993 debut solo album, "No Pres- "The Show." Star, headed by producer/manager ducer, Simmons is associated with lic Enemy's "Fear Of A Black sure," sold 247,000 copies, according Chris Lighty formed Violator Stuart Brown and founded in March three feature films in various stages Planet," "It Takes A Nation Of Mil- to SoundScan. Records in 1990 and sealed a distri- 1995, is "Prophecy" by reggae artist of production: "The Nutty Profes- lions To Hold Us Back," and "Apoc- Simmons says that although its bution deal with RAL three years Capleton. It is due Oct. 2. sor," "The Funeral," and "The Ad- alypse 91 ... The Enemy Strikes planned "farewell" concert in Lon- later. Its first release via RAL was Juicee Entertainment, headed by diction." Black "; Slick Rick's "The Great Ad- don is on hold due to an injury sus- West Coast rapper Warren G's de- former Columbia A &R director "The Show" was produced and di- ventures Of Slick Rick "; and Onyx's tained by rapper Flavor Flay, Pub- but album, "Regulate ... G Funk Kurt Woodley, will release its first rected by Brian Robbins. "Bacdafucup." lic Enemy will 'release another Era." The se,t sold 2.4 million copies, album in 1996, by male vocalist Jo- Def Jam COO Lyor Cohen says Cohen says the company is be- studio album for the label in late according to SoundScan. siah. that Def Jam's new distribution has coming more aggressive in market- 1996. Violator was initially distributed King Recordings, founded by helped the label develop. "PGD is by ing its catalog product, beginning Simmons says he also expects a by Relativity, a relationship Lighty Scott Konig, and No Doubt, headed far the most dynamic distributor in with the label's boxed set. Cohen solo album from Public Enemy still maintains through under- by former Elektra A &R VP Dante the business and really understands says the set "is the best way for us founder Chuck D, but no release ground acts Fat Joe and the Beat - Ross, currently have no artists on Def Jam and our product, and it's to introduce consumers to the rich date has been set. At press time, nuts. their rosters. easier to sell something you under- catalog that we have here at the there were no solo projects planned Outburst Records opened its stand," he says. "We have a much company." for other P.E. members. doors in 1993 and is run by Greedy THE MOVE TO POLYGRAM closer financial relationship with Among Def Jam's 52 employees Greg and Anti. Its roster includes In September 1994, Simmons PGD and have quarterly budget are promotion senior VP Wes John- Assistance in preparing this story MoKenStef; rap team BG KnoccOut parted with former distributor Sony meetings and know where every son, marketing VP Julie Greenwald, was provided by Havelock Nelson & Dresta, whose debut album will and sold 50% of Rush to PolyGram dime is going- something we didn't promotion GM Kevin Liles, A &R in New York. be released in September; and rap- for an estimated $33 million, as part have in our former relationship." administration director Linda z We have a new name .. .

Hudson Bay Music, Inc., which administers the music publishing interests of Freddy Bienstock in the United States, is changing its name to Carlin America, Inc.

. s . and a new address Carlin America together with the companies that it administers are relocating to their new J building at 126 East 38th Street in New York City. Beginning on August 28, 1995, Freddy, Johnny and Caroline Bienstock, Lester Boles and each of the following companies

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Zombie Brings Act's Videos To Life Pfeiffer In Paradise'; Singer Is In Position To Direct At Last Geto Boy Burns Bob Dole BY BRETT ATWOOD need to the crew, then jump in front of the "My family just thought that it was camera to perform It can be hard to focus funny," says Zombie. "They didn't DANGEROUS PROMOTIONS: Hol- promotes `senseless violence,' but he LOS ANGELES -If you want something on the performance when you are also mind being in the video at all." lywood Pictures and MCA Records should take a mirror to himself. He is done right, do it yourself: That's the phi- thinking about the technical aspects of a Zombie is already planning his next are teaming for an unusual film and the one who supports semi-automatic losophy White Zombie singer Rob Zombie shot But it also means that it can be easi- two film projects -both of which are music video tie-in promotion. Coolio's handguns. That's real. What about the is taking for the creation of the group's er to get the correct shot, because I am not music videos. "Gangsta's Paradise" clip, which fea- other real issues, like AIDS and music videos. After directing the first two doing it myself" The prolific musician says that he tures actress Michelle Pfeiffer con- unemployment ?" clips from White Zombie's platinum album Zombie says that he turned to his own has already begun work on a 15- fronting a standoffish Coolio, is dou- "Astro- Creep: 2000 Songs Of Love, video-making skills out of frustration and minute short film, while a full-length bling as a paid ad for the movie CAREY DIRECTS: Rob Zombie Destruction And Other Synthetic Delu- that he has been disappointed with the independent feature is in development. "Dangerous Minds." isn't the only artist to direct his own sions Of The amount of low- quality clips finding their "It has been a slow process," says A 60- second music video spot for video (see story, this page). Singer Electric Head," way on the air. Zombie of his pursuit of creative the film began airing on MTV in early Mariah Carey just completed her the rock musi- "I'm just not that thrilled with videos in visual control of his clips. "The August. A 30- second edit is airing on first video directing effort for "Fan- cian says that he general," says Zombie. "Most of them don't biggest challenge for me is that I other major nonmusic video networks. tasy," the first single from her forth- expects to lens all do much for me." tend to think in terms of a full - "It's unusual to have a star like coming Columbia Records album future clips for Zombie says that he has always been length film. Music video is very dif- Pfeiffer featured so prominently in a "Daydream," due in October. the band. "completely involved" in the concept cre- ferent. I don't know why more music video," says the film's co-pro- The uptempo track contains sam- "I've always ation of White Zombie's music videos. bands don't take control of their ducer, Jerry Bruckheimer. "When ples from the Tom Tom Club's 1981 wanted to do However, it was not until he was given a own videos." we saw it, we realized that it strongly club hit "Genius Of Love." this," says Zom- ZOMBIE shot at co- directing "Feed The Gods" that conveys what the movie is about and bie. "It's only he was able to getbehindthe camera of one decided to use it as a commercial." DEAD LIVES ON: Sales of the possible now because of the position our of his own clips. Bruckheimer has co- Grateful Dead's home band is in. In the past, there has not been Zombie says that he is no stranger to the produced such music - concert video, "The enough financial support to do videos the world of film and video. heavy films as "Flash - Grateful Dead Movie," way that I envision them. Now, I feel like "I used to make Super -8 movies in high dance," "American have gone through the if I don't do it myself I don't even want our school with my friends," says Zombie. "It Gigolo," "Beverly Hills roof following the recent band to do a video." was no big deal. I had already thought Cop," and "Top Gun." death of singer Jerry Earlier this year, Zombie directed through all of the elements of making my "It worked out beauti- Garcia. White Zombie's psychedelic "More Human own video, so that, by the time it came fully for us," says Kathy "We sold more units Than Human" clip, which scored a nomi- about, it seemed like I had already experi- Nelson, MCA senior VP in the 24 -hour period nation for best hard rock video at the 1995 enced it." of soundtracks. "We following his death than MTV Video Music Awards. A follow -up For his first clip, "More Human Than were faced with a dilem- in the past year," says clip for the next single, "Electric Head Pt. Human," Zombie unearthed some of the ma. We felt it was a Monterey Home Video 2 (The Ecstasy),"will be serviced to music Super-8 home movies from his youth. WHITE ZOMBIE strong rap song, but CFO Jere Raye -Mans- - video outlets in September. MTV wasn't playing it. field, who estimates Zombie says that the clip for "Electric All it needed was some that 30,000 units were Head Pt. 2 (The Ecstasy)" was "more con- exposure. If we weren't sold in that one day. ceptual than anything I've ever done PRODUCTION NOTES going to get support Another Grateful before." through the normal Dead concert film, The elaborate video follows a traveling avenues, then we would by Brett "Dead Ahead," is due carnival freak show, as White Zombie per- LOS ANGELES NASHVILLE get it another way." Sub- At wood Sept. 5 from Monterey forms around what -the musician describes Mike Savoie is the eye behind Travis Tritt's "Sometimes She sequently, MTV began Home Video. as an "apocalyptic clown war, filled with Crowbar's "The Only Factor." Forgets" was directed by Michael playing the clip. The longform music giant circus train cars from the '40s and Alex Cox directed the Circle Jerks' Merriman, while Bryan Bateman "Maybe this will video contains footage , "I Wanna Destroy You." produced. change the way film and record com- from a 1980 concert at Radio City The clip was produced by Brett Marx Garbage's "Queer" clip was direct- Adam Bernstein directed Faith panies market and advertise their Music Hall. Twenty minutes of never- for the Underground video production ed by Stephane Sednaoui for Propa- Hill's "Let's Go To Vegas" video. lead singles from soundtracks," says before-released concert footage have company, while Martin Coppen directed ganda Films. Robert Gabrielsen is the_eye Nelson. been added to the reissued music photography for the Los Angeles -based Director Diane Martel lensed the behind N -Joi's "Celebrate" clip, A second spot, which spotlights video, including live versions of "Me shoot. Redman and Method Man duet "How which is produced by Doug Arnold Aaron Hall's "Curiosity" videoclip And My Uncle" and "Little Red Juggling director and performer cred- High." Lance Acord directed photog- for Scene Three Productions. from the film, began airing in late Rooster." its can be a bit disorienting, says Zombie. raphy, while Gina Harrell produced. David Ball directed his own August. "It's not like I can just sit back and Filter's "Dose" clip was lensed by "Honky Tonk Healin'" video, while G ILLMER GOES TO VH1: Former watch the monitors," he says. `As a direc- Kevin Kerslake, while Tina Silvey Brent Hedgecock produced. BUSHWICK VS. DOLE? Geto "Jon Stewart Show" music executive tor, you set up the shot, explain what you produced. Boys rapper Richard "Bushwick Bruce Gillmer joins VH1 as VP of NEW YORK Bill" Shaw is fighting back at Senate music and talent relations. In his new Director Brian "Black" Luvar majority leader Robert' Dole's recent position, Gillmer will book artists for filmed Keith Murray's "It's That public attacks on his music. The rap- all VH1 series, specials, events, and Hit" for Rebecca Filmworks Inc. It per is shown burning a "Dole For concerts. Among the shows that was produced by Rubin Whitmore President" banner in his latest clip, Gillmer is expected to book are the III, while Dave Daniels directed "Who's The Biggest ?" forthcoming series "Duets," the pro- photography. - "It's just election-year politics, and am golf event "Fairway To Heaven," he is trying to go after Time Warner," and the first VH1 Fashion Awards OTHER CITIES says Shaw of the attack on the 1990 show Charles & Eddie's `Jealousy" clip self-titled Geto Boys album on WEA- "Bruce is in the unique position of was directed by Nick Egan. Carrie distributed Def American. "Only I got having already worked within the Sutton produced the London shoot caught in the crossfire. I wanted him MTV Networks and also the day-to- for Propaganda Films. to know that more than one person day booking of a national show," says Naughty By Nature's Treach is can start a fire." Wayne Isaak, VH1 senior VP of the eye behind the rap act's "Hang Shaw says that he intends to con- music and talent relations. "He'll help Out And Hustle." John Benet pro- tinue his counterattack on Dole in his our existing staff with his talent rela- duced the New Jersey shoot. next clip, "Mr. President," due later tions and strong label ties." Shooting Star Pictures filmed a this year. music video for RBX's "AWOL" at The clip will contain segments of OOPS! The Eye forgot to mention Alcatraz Island in San Francisco. speeches by Dole and other politicians last week that the music video show Directed by Michael Martin, the juxtaposed with other news footage to "Monster Rock" has been in syndica- clip was produced by Jonathan "expose their hypocrisy," says Shaw. tion for seven years. The classic rock Heuer. video is Cool Cats. Two -time Oscar nominee Michelle Pfeiffer, right, joined rapper Coo - "That dedicated to Dole intensive clip show, which is hosted by Steve Hanft directed and all the other lio on the set of his " Gangsta's Paradise" clip, which is from the "Dangerous Ugly Kid right-wing Republi- radio and television veteran Harvey Joe's Minds" soundtrack (see story, this page). The video was directed by Antoine "Cloudy Skies" clip for Propa- cans who are scheming for power," Sheldon, will start its first run on ganda The video was in says "Dole says Fuqua and shot in Los Angeles. Films. filmed Shaw that my music Network One on Sept. 15. Florida.

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www.americanradiohistory.com FOR WEEK ENDING AUGUST 20, 1995 Artists & Music Billboard. Video Monitor.. THE MOST -PLAYED CLIPS AS MONITORED BY BROADCAST DATA SYSTEMS 8 * * NEW ADDS * * LISTINGS SUBMITTED BY THE OUTLETS (NOT FROM BDS) OF CLIPS ADDED FOR THE WEEK AHEAD ON SCREEN 13 Bryan White, Someone Else's Star 19 TLC, Waterfalls 20 Alison Krauss, Baby, Now That I've m 21 Mark Collie, Three Wads, Two Hearts, On... 14 Ty Herndon, I Want My Goodbye Back 20 Naughty By Nature, Feel Me Flow 15 Collin Raye, One Boy, One Girl 21 Live, White, Discussion 22 Carlene Carter, Love Like This 16 Lee Roy Parnell, When A Woman Lo.es A Man... t 22 All -4 -One, I Can Love You Like That 23 Shania Twain, The Woman In Me 17 Aaron Tippin, That's As Close As I'll Get.. 23 Jodeci, Freek 'n You 24 Kenny Chesney, All I Need To Know "THE SHOW" cussing the suicidal thoughts he har- AST 18 John Michael Montgomery, Sold 24 Blind Melon, Galaxie 25 Holy Dunn, Cowboys Are My Weakness Directed by Brain Robbins bored while hustling on the streets of 19 Travis Tritt, Sometimes She Forgets t 25 Lenny Kravitz, Rock 'n Roll Is Dead 26 Tracy Lawrence, If The World Had A Front 14 hours daily 20 Tracy Lawrence, If The Wald Had A Front t 26 U2, Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss 27 Collin Raye, One Boy, One Girl (Rysher Entertainment) Brooklyn, N.Y.; and we observe Warren 1899 9th Stree NE, 21 Sammy Kershaw, Your Tattoo t 27 Civ, Can't Wait One Minute More 28 Martina McBride, Safe In The Ams Of... G regulating his posse of fledglings on Washington, D.C. 20018 22 Billy Ray Gym, The Fastest Horse In A.. t 28 Elastica, Stutter 29 Blackhawk, l'm Not Strong Enough To Say 23 Shania Twain, The Woman In Me 29 D'Angelo, Brown Sugar 30 Shenandoah, Heaven Bound Like Madonna's `Truth Or Dare," the road. (Backstage G nuggets: He

I 30 Sheryl Crow, Cry Anymore 1 Mary J. Blige, You Bring Me Joy 24 Neal McCoy, If Was A Dunkin' Man t Can't rap's "The Show" delivers an almost sometimes drives his own tour bus and 2 TLC, Waterfalls 25 Martina McBride, Safe In The Alms Of... t 31 Neil Young, Downtown * * NEW ADDS * * 3 Xscape, Feels So Good 26 Kevin Welch, I Feel Fine Today t 32 Take That, Back For Good even split of raw concert footage wrap- even vacuums it; he balks at paying for 4 Gladys Knight, Next Time 27 Diamond Rio, Finish What We Started 33 Dr. Dre, Keep Their Heads Ringin' Rob Crosby, The Trouble With You ped around docu -view slices of a reality one of his artist's salon visits with, `But 5 Monica, Don't Take It Personal 28 Toby Keith, Big 01' Truck 34 Boyz II Men, Water Runs Dry George Ducas, Kisses Don't Lie 6 Usher, The Many Ways 29 Emilio, It's Not The End Of The World t 35 Monica, Don't Take It Personal James House, Anything For Love devoid of narration. she got braids! ") 7 Trisha Covington, Slow Down 30 Junior Brown, Highway Patrol 36 Chris Isaak, Somebody's Crying Lee Roy Parnell, When A Wannn murs A Man Although `The Show" reveals a jailed 37 Live, Lightning Crashes Pam Tipple, That'sAs Close Ps Ill G3 To Lames You The film, co- produced by "hip -hop 8 Terry Thompson, I Wanna Lae Like That 31 Helen Darling, Jenny Come Back 9 Solo, Heaven 32 Terri Clark, Better Things To Do 38 Jennifer Trynin, Better Than Nothing Rick Trevino, Save This One For Me mogul" Russell Simmons, spotlights Slick Rick being repentant for his sins; 10 Guru, Watch What You Say 33 Sawyer Brown, (This Thing Called) Wartin'... 39 Rusted Root, Send Me On My Way Don Williams, Fever such rap acts as the Notorious B.I.G., Dr. Dre separating pulpy gangsta-rap 11 Method Man Feat. Mary J. Urge, I'll Be... 34 Mark Collie, Three Words, Two Hearts... 40 Sponge, Molly 12 D'angelo, Brown Sugar 35 Lisa Brokop, Who Needs You 41 Toadies, Possum Kingdom Wu-Tang Clan, Warren G, Naughty By fiction from reality; and the members of 13 After 7, 'Til You Do Me Right 36 BIa khawk, l'm Not Strong Ena h To... t 42 Hootie & The Blowfish, Let Her Cry Naughty By Nature acting as commu- 14 Michael Jackson, You Are Not Alone 37 Billy Montana, Rain Through The Roof 43 Mokenstef, He's Mine Nature, and Snoop Doggy Dogg and at- 15 The Notorious B.I.G., One More Chance 38 Ron Wallace, I'm Listening Now t 44 Supersuckers, Born With A Tail tempts to illuminate the lifestyles and nity activists, such socially conscious 45 Coolio, Gangasta's Paradise 16 Skee -Lo, I Wish 39 Baker & Myers, These Arms Rick Trevino, Save This One For Me 46 Montell Jordan, This Is How We Do It goings -on before the performance cur- moments make up only a minor part of 17 Michael Jackson & Janet Jackson, Scream 40 MUSK FIRST 18 Jodeci, Freek'n You 41 Dwight Yoakam, Please, Please Baby 47 Our Lady Peace, Naveed tain rises. The movie centers on an all- the movie. 19 Jody Watley, Affection 42 Steve Wanner, Get Back 48 Real McCoy, Come And Get Your Love Continuous programming show 20 H -Town, Emotions 43 Shelby Lynne, Slow Me Down 49 Korn, Blind 1515 Broadway, NY, NY 10036 star rap concert staged last year at the And why was it necessary to Jeff Foxworthy, Party All Night 50 Prick, Animal 21 Soul For Real, Every Little Thing I Do 44 Armory in Philadelphia. Onstage high- Simmons, Def Jam's 36-year -old CEO 1 Kiss From A Rose 22 Monte!! Jordan, Somethin' 4 Da Honeyz 45 Woody Lee, I Like The Sound Of That Seal, ** Indicates MTV Exclusive I'll For You keeping it Singletary, I Let Her Lie 2 The Rembrandts, Be There lights include Method Man's dive into a and a product of suburbia, 23 Rosie Gaines, I Want U 46 Daryle Bootie The Only Wama Be W8r You 24 Faith, You Used To Love Me 47 Kenny Chesney, All I Need To Know 3 &T lkwfoh, loving pit. Lowlights: Warren G being "real" by referring to women as 25 Mokenstef, He's Mine 48 Holly Dunn, Cowboys Are My Weakness * * NEW ADDS * * 4 Collective Soul, December 49 Shenandoah, Heaven Bound 5 Blues Traveler, Run Around met with Brotherly Love boos. "bitches" as though it were the highest 26 Incognito, Spellbound And Speechless Janet Jackson, Runaway 27 Coolio Feat. L.V., Gangsta's Paradise 50 The Mavericks, Here Comes The Rain 6 Michael Jackson, You Are Not Alone Bjork, It's Oh So Quiet Beyond the "The Show's" black-and- possible form of flattery? (The film, by 28 Brownstone, 7 Sheryl Crow, Can't Cry Anymore Grapevyne Indicates Hot Shots Junior M.A.F.I.A., Player's Anthem 29 Shaggy, Boombastic t 8 Boyz II Men, Water Runs Dry white performances, a camera crew the way, has very few representations of Filter, Dose 30 UNV, So In Love You 9 Natalie Merchant, Carnival With Letters To Cleo, Awake to cap- female artists.) * * NEW ADDS * * 10 Hootie & The Blowfish, Let Her Cry shooting in noir style attempts White Zombie, Electric Head Pt. 2 * NEW ADDS * * 11 Selena, I Could Fall In Love ture the artists' thoughts on rap as well In a culture in which rap receives so * Clay Walker, Who Needs You Baby 12 Vanessa Williams, Colors Of The Wind' Tracy Byrd, Love Lessons as their pasts, presents, and futures in little positive coverage in mainstream Chaka Khan, Love Me Still 13 Bon Jovi, This Ain't A Love Song Lenny Kravitz, Rock And Roll Is Dead 14 Bryan Adams, Have You Ever Realty Loved varied places. media circles, "The Show" missed an Joya, Gettin' off On You 15 Sophie B. Hawkins, As I Lay Me Down We glimpse members of Wu -Tang opportunity to fully counter the spin. A Veronica, Without Love E3TNN 16 Gin Blossoms, Til I Hear It From You THE NASHVILLE NETWORK. Isaac 2 hack, 01 Skool 17 Van Halen, Can't Stop Lovin' You Clan having a heated family dispute on press handout touts the film as a "real - Skillz, Just Fa My Man The Heart of Country 18 Take That, Back For Good 19 Annie Lennox, A Whiter Shade Of Pale a Japanese bullet train before hearing life drama about a generation screaming hours 30 weekly 20 Melissa Etheridge, I'm The Only One TILE IIMIr Dr., them recount their childhood poverty to be heard," but what's mostly heard is 2806 Opryland 21 Bette Midler, To Deserve You Continuous programming Nashville, TN 37214 22 Hootie & The Blowfish, Hold My Hand and how they triumphed over it; we see a lot of the same-o, same -o. 1515 Broadway, NY, NY 10036 23 Dionne Farris, I Know HAVELOCK NELSON 1 Perfect Stra You Have The Right To... B.I.G. in a dark, desolate setting dis- i, 24 Elton John, Made In England G 1 Michael Jackson, You Are Not Alone 2 John Michael Montgomery, Sold 25 Sheryl Crow, Strong Enough

2 I 3 Faith Hill, Let's To Vegas MUM TrLR."ION. Skee -Lo, Wish Go 26 Madonna, Take A Bow 3 Seal, Kiss From A Rose 4 Clint Black, One Emotion Continuous programming 27 Chris Isaak, Somebody's Crying 4 White Zombie, More Human Than Human 5 Rhett Akins, That Ain't My Truck 2806 Opryland Dr., 28 Des'ree, You Gotta Be 5 Hootie & 11w 8 Ash, Only Wanna Be With Yw 6 Rick Trevino, Bobbie Ann Mason Nashville, TN 37214 29 Melissa Etheridge, If I Wanted To BRUCE ROBERTS 6 Alanis Morissette, You Oughta Know 7 Bryan White, Someone Else's Star 30 Edwin McCain, Solitude (Continued from page 54) 7 Silverchair, Tomorrow 8 Lamle Morgan, I Didn't Know My Own Shen& 1 Brooks & Dunn, You're Gonna Miss Me When... 8 Shaggy, Boombastic 9 Ty Herndon, I Want My Goodbye Back 2 Tim McGraw, I Like It, I Love It t * * NEW ADDS * * says get to if you listen carefully, you can hear my 9 Gin Blossoms, Til I Hear It From You 10 Jeff Carson, Not On Your Love time," Roberts. `Producers 3 Wade Hayes, Don't Stop 10 The Notorious B.I.G., One More Chance 11 Willie Nelson & Curbs Patter, Turn Me... 4 James House, Anything For Love TLC, Waterfalls know you, and you put on your song- neighbor's dog barking, but it sounds 11 Bush, Come Down 12 Diamond Rio, Finish What We Started 5 Rhett Akins, That Ain't My Truck Blessid Union Of Scuts, Let Me Be The One 12 Dave Matthews Band, Ants Marching 13 George Jones & Tammy Wynette, One writer/publisher hat and push your like the bass part anyway, so we kept it. 6 Ty England, Should've Asked Her Faster Deborah Con, Sentimental 13 Weezer, Say It Ain't So 14 Pam Tillis, In Between Dances 7 Tracy Byrd, Walking To Jerusalem Pete Droge, Northern Bound Train songs-which a writer can do more ef- But there were no rules: If I felt a verse 14 Collective Soul, December 15 Brooks & Dunn, You're Goon Mss Me When 8 Clint Black, One Emotion Luna, Chinatown 15 Morrell Jordan, Somethin' 4 Da Honeyz Tracy Byrd, Walking To Jerusalem fectively than anybody." coming on, I put a verse there. I went 9 Perfect Stranger, You Have The Right To... 16 Better Than Ezra, In The Blood 17 Wade Hayes, Don't Stop 10 Jeff Carson, Not On Your Love Producer Tom Dowd had a big impact for a gut reaction, with my heart." 17 R.E.M., Crush With Eyeliner 18 Junior Brown, Highway Patrol 11 Pam Tillis, In Between Dances 18 Blues Traveler, Run Around 19 Billy Ray Cyrus, The Fastest Horse In A... on Roberts and produced his Elektra Other guest artists include Elton 12 Faith Hill, Let's Go To Vegas debut. "I learned a lot from him, musi- John, who sings on the first single, A SAMPLING OF PLAYLISTS SUBMITTED BY cally, and also how to be a grown -up," "When The Money's Gone," as well as NATIONAL & LOCAL MUSIC VIDEO OUTLETS FOR THE WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 2, 1995. Roberts says. "He showed me that rec- Luther Vandross, Brenda Russell, Da- THE LIST,. 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Michael Jackson, You Are Not Alone Aaron Neville, For The Good Times Soda Stereo, Ella Uso Mi... And Lenny Kravitz, Rock & Roll... all to Jodeci, Freek'n You Pavarott'Adams, Ole Sole Mio Elton John, Made In England make sure it was percolating over People feel and want hear about Traci Lords, Fallen Angel Mack 10, On Them Thongs Pink Floyd, Time Marta Sanchez, Dime La Verdad the street because that's where AZ is these things, and I hope I can fit in Method Man/Redman, How High Blind Melon, Galaxie Hootie & The Blowfish, Only.Wanna Be... Bon Jovi, This Ain't A Love Song Young Man Patra, Pull Up To The Bumper Collective Soul, Smashing from." there with other writers and artists with Vanessa Mae, Toccata And Fugue Fito Paez, Circo Beat Phunk Junkeez, Snapped Junior M.A.F.I.A., Player's Anthem Billy Montana, Rain Through The Roof Michael Jackson & Janet Jackson, Scream Luna, Chinatown EMI also worked retail early. "We similar concerns, like k.d. and Jane Si- Primus, Wynona's Big Brown Beaver Selena, I Could Fall In Love Los Tres, La Espada Y La Pared Hole, Softer, Softest After 7, Till You Do Me Right Deep Forest, Marta's Song Cranberries, Ridiculous Thoughts Neil Young, Downtown sent the music to key accounts that berry." Adina Howard, My Up And Down Michael Jackson, History U2, Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me Diana Ross, Take Me Higher break rap acts-members of associa- Luniz, I Got 5 On It Celine Dion, Pour Que... La Ley, El Duelo Terence Trent D'arby, Holding... Pure Soul, We Must Be In Love The Doors, The Ghost Song Scatman John, Scatman Dionne Fards, Don't Ever Touch Me Again tions like [the New York -based Metro- Selena, I Could Fall In Love Perfect Stranger, You Have The Right... Pink Floyd, Time Bruce Hornsby, Walk In The Sun politan Independent Retail Assn.]," Faith, You Used To Love Me Vanessa Williams, Colors Of The Wind Bryan Adams, Have You Ever Really... Take That, Back For Good LATIN NOTAS AZ, Sugar Hill Mana, No Ha De Llover 8 Story Window, I Will Beech says. "We also shipped it to the Marley, Movin' TLC, Waterfalls Alejandro Sanz, La Fuerza Del Corazon Bob Keep On (Continued from page 38) Dana Dane, Chester Cerna sales branches, so everyone Dana Dana, Chester Seal, Kiss From A Rose Toenut, Mouth Full Of... Mokensteff, He's Mine Annie Lennox, A Whiter Shade Of Pale there would be familiar with it." weeks. Even Rodven's multi -artist Tea Party, The Bazaar Poppa La, Why Hate Me Victimas Del Dr. Cerebro, Ya Tus Amigos To prepare consumers for the al- tribute package to Selena, "Cumbia Mack 10, Foe Life Incognito, Everyday 2 Pac, So Many Tears Aterciopelados, Bolero Falaz bum, the label will buy advertising Triste," is beginning to move south on Too Short, Top Down Continuous programming Raekwon, Criminology CJlC time on the Box, BET's "Rap City," the chart (13 -17). 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Brandy, Best Friend A Few Good Men, Tonite Buju Banton, Champion (ADD) Sixpence None The Richer, Angeltread TLC, Waterfalls major markets as Atlanta, Washing- Brandy, Brokenhearted The Super Friendz, 10 lbs. (ADD) Geoff Moore, Home Run Shaggy, Boombastic Chaka Khan, Love Me Still My Brilliant Best, Fall Away (ADD) DC Talk, Wish We'd Been Ready ton, D.C., Los Angeles, and San Assistance in preparing this column B., Someone To Love Los Lobos, Cancion Del Mariachi Dionne Fards, Don't Ever Touch... (ADD) Steve Taylor, Color Code Jon Francisco visiting retail, radio, and was provided by Enor Paiano in Sáo Mac VO, Player's Only Coolio Feat. L.V., Gangsta's Paradise John Schliff, Show Me The Way 2Pac, No More Tears - Naughty By Nature, Clap Your Hands Alanis Morissette, You Oughta Know Out Of The Grey, All We Need Coolio Feat. 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www.americanradiohistory.com International Germany: The Techno Trend -Setter BPW Chairman Lauds Revitalized Industry BY JEFF CLARK -MEADS ure 10% higher than that of 1993 and ageable for our companies and provides the greatest total yet achieved. He sug- consumers with a clear view while not COLOGNE, Germany -The newest gested that 1995's total would be ap- overstretching their individual budgets." player on the world stage of the record proximately 40%, which would repre- Stein said there is a danger that con- industry is Germany. sent a doubling of German product's sumers could be "overwhelmed," both by According to Thomas Stein, chair- share of the home market in two years. the context of record releases and by the man of German record industry associ- Stein warned, however, that in the amount of information and entertain- ation BPW, the country's record com- home market at least, German record ment available to then through new me- panies have succeeded in their half- companies should restrain the volume dia. century struggle to join the world's of their releases to avoid swamping rec- New media was a strong theme of taste-makers. ord-buyers in product. Stein's speech. He said, "All new techni- Stein said in his keynote speech at Stein pointed out that in 1994, there cal formats are fascinating and of enor- PopKomm, "For the first time in the were 12,275 new singles and albums mous significance for our industry's di- 50 -year history of popular music, a issued in Germany, and he said, "I be- versification, but this should not cloud standard -setting trend has originated lieve that together, as an industry, we our sights to the fact that at the center Pictured at PopKomm, from left, are MCA Music Entertainment Germany in Germany- techno. must enter a process of self-castigation of all our efforts is the artist and his or managing director Heinz Canibol, MTV Europe president/creative director Brent "For the first time, we are not the and shrink to a healthy level that is man- her original creativity." Hansen, and WEA Germany managing director Gerd Gebhardt. ones bending an ear to London, New York, or Los Angeles to hear the new, hip sopnd; instead, the gurus of the music scene are homing in on Frankfurt and Berlin from the musical capitals of Pop Music's Value Debated at PopKomm the world, in the full knowledge that BMG, EMI Vets something is happening there." BY MACHGIEL BAKKER always extremely critical about German it was clearly in big demand by the Stein, who is also president of BMG product," Gebhardt stated. "Every- youth. Now it is getting a fair treat - Meet New Blood Ariola in the German- speaking territor- COLOGNE, Germany-The value of thing from abroad has so much more [of ment " ies, described the situation as "a his- pop music and the music industry above a] chance, and if we had format radio Gramatke pointed to the campaign COLOGNE, Germany-The Pop- toric opportunity," and he says that it and beyond their entertainment poten- our chances for national talent would by the British Phonographic Industry Komm panel "Fathers, Sons, and marks a new era of self-confidence for tial was a central theme of the discus- have been so much better. But top 40- to show its worth by collating the value Granddaughters" brought together a the German music industry. sions at PopKomm. with-oldies rules." of the U.K. music business' exports, a generation of 25 years of industry "This phenomenon shows us that the On one panel, under the harsh gaze Nevertheless, Gebhardt said the situ - figure exceeding 1 billion pounds ($1.56 executives headed by Ariola founder historical dominance of Anglo-Ameri- of a critical audience, four senior Ger- ation is improving. "For years, dance billion) annually. The data shows that and BMG veteran Monti Lueftner can music -deeply rooted in the man record com- music wasn't picked up by radio, while (Continued on next page) and former EMI Electrola chief Wil- cultural history of postwar Germany- pany executives fred Jung. Both were joined by their is beginning to dissolve," Stein said. "It sought to high- successors, current EMI Music GSA shows that a new generation is growing POP light their indus- president Helmut Fest and BMG up that is emancipating itself from try's standing; Music Net Viva Bows Comet Awards Ariola GSA president Thanes Stein, adapted American musical culture and KOMM. WEA managing and two from the younger genera- is no longer endeavoring to copy it- Die Messe für director Gerd Honors Recognize Innovation Pop tion, BMG Ariola Media's Susanne even if English is still dominant in the Popmusik und Gebhardt, Poly - In Schulenburg and EMI's Ulrike lyrics. Entertainment Gram president COLOGNE, Germany-German music says, "We consider ourselves to be a Brensing. "The image of ugly `German Kraut Wolf D. Gra- TV channel Viva presented its first trend music channel, and our award is Lueftner developed Ariola into Rock' now belongs well and truly in the matke, MCA Music Entertainment Carnet Awards for originality in pop mu- meant to honor trendsetters in various BMG's largest revenue generator past," he added. "We must continually managing director Heinz Canibol, and sic during PopKomm. creative fields such as artists, labels, mainly through heavy investment in work toward achieving the status for Virgin managing director Udo Lange. Unlike other honors, the Comet radio, film and video, fashion and design, national talent, the acquisition of our artists' music that it deserves and One conclusion they reached was Awards are specifically to acknowledge and advertising, which all intertwine small - and medium -sized labels, and doing away with the old stereotypes. clear: Despite the enormous cross -bor- innovation, with winners chosen by a se- with the music industry-who have made the formation of joint ventures. We must convince our partners that der success that German-produced cret jury of about 15 music experts. a contribution through innovation." Known for his close personal con- German music has not only achieved dance music has enjoyed in recent Viva managing director Dieter Gomy The awards ceremony, hosted by Viva tacts with 1960s schlager artists such world status in the dance/techno, ethno, years, it is not receiving the credit it de- VJs Heike Makatsche and Martin Wirs- as Udo Juergens and Peter Alex.. and traditional hard -rock sectors, but serves at home, let alone being seen as ing, was attended by 3,500 guests and ander, Lueftner said that many of has enormous creative potential in all having cultural value. PopKomm, fans and was scheduled for broadcast by the deal- making principles of the '608 the other sectors, too, and that with the Frustrated by the record industry's Viva Aug. 20, 21, and 27. The winners in- have remained essentially unchan- right marketing, it can be successful in lack of public acclaim, Gebhardt noted, Cologne, clude Lucilectric, Real McCoy, Schwes- ged- any territory." "Everything in Germany is considered ter S., the Low Spirit label, Massive At- "Hansa was one of our first 'satel- Stein reiterated that Germany is the high -value art but not pop music. We Germany tack, and Fury In The Slaughterhouse. lite stations,' and this rationale, of world's third -largest national record are being totally ignored." The viewers' poll for video of the year having smaller production units, has market (behind the U.S. and Japan) He added that the industry also re- Aug. 17 -20 was won by H-Bloclac for 'Risin' High." remained basically the same," and pointed out that last year domestic ceived scant regard from the press and The Kelly Family received the Shooting (Continued on next page) repertoire took 34.8% of all sales, a fig- broadcasters. "Our media partners are Star of the year award ru w WE1NERT

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INTERNATIONAL EDITOR IN CHIEF French, Spanish Retailers Battle In Madrid Adam White in 1992 in Seville a that the record retail war is in full containing a record department at Barcelona and INTERNATIONAL DEPUTY EDITOR the other end of Preciados Street. year later, experts forecast that bloom in Virgin's absence. Even Thom Duffy MADRID -An international mu- But because sound- carrier retail Spanish music retail would change worse for Virgin is the fact that the sic retail trade war has been de- is still underdeveloped in Spain, El in nature and join the modern little retail space it had in Ma- INTERNATIONAL MUSIC EDITOR clared in the heart of Madrid. In Corte Ingles' 62 stores account for world. drid -the Galerias Preciados Dominic Pride one camp is El Corte Ingles, one of an estimated 40% of all record But Virgin still seeks a space in stores -was lost when the chain Spain's biggest companies, and in sales. The only real challenge in central Madrid for a megastore in was taken over by El Corte Ingles. EUROPEAN NEWS EDITOR Jeff Clark -Meads the other is giant French operation Madrid came from FNAC and lo- the Spanish capital, and it is ironic FNAC. cal megastore Madrid Rock. Billboard London, 23 Ridgmount Street, London, In December 1993, FNAC The stakes in their sales battle WC1E 7AH, U.K.; Phone: 44 171 323 6686; Fax: opened its only store in Spain -a were raised in the first two weeks 44 171 631 0428. 10 -story building packed with mu- of August when El Corte Ingles GERMAN BUREAU CHIEF sic, books, music equipment, and opened three new stores at the of Wolfgang Spahr, PO Box 1150, Keltingstrasse 18, computers -at one end of Precia- Puerto del Sol end Preciados 23795 Bad Segeberg, Germany; Phone: 49 4551 dos Street, just 300 yards from the Street in a clear bid to take on 81428, Fax: 49 4551 84446. Puerto del Sol, the dead center of FNAC at its own game. the capital. El Cortes Ingles' new outlets JAPAN BUREAU CHIEF El Corte Ingles, Spain's biggest are a refurbished 30,000- square- Steve McClure, 5 -12 -13 Higashi Oizumi private nonbanking company, pio- foot, seven -story shop that sells Nerima -ku, Tokyo 178; Phone: 813 3867 0617; Fax: neered modern retail marketing records, hi -fi, video, televisions, 813 3867 0216. in and for it has and musical instruments; a three - here the '60s, years FAR EAST BUREAU CHIEF had a traditional department store story shop on the opposite corner 25 yards away, which sells books; Mike Levin, 4th Floor, No. 1 Princes Terrace, Mid and, 25 more yards away, a store Levels, Hong Kong; Phone: 852 526 9550; Fax: 852 selling toys and video games. The Silver Age. American soul star Aaliyah, second from right, visits London, and 522 3595. When FNAC's 50,000- square- Jive Records executives present her with a silver disc for U.K. sales of more than INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENTS foot store opened, FNAC Espana 60,000 copies of her debut album, "Age Ain't Nothing But A Number." Pictured AUSTRALIA -Glenn A. Baker, PO Box 261, Baulkham Belgian Indie Aaliyah, from left, are manager Michael Haughton, Jive managing director director general Didier Stein made with Hills, New South Wales 2153; Phone: 61 2 654 it clear that he saw El Corte Ingles Steve Jenkins, and Jive product manager Tina Wisby. 1999; Fax: 61 2 654 1899. Christie Eliezer, Ace In Joint Venture as his main competitor. Last year, Media Intl, 160 The Boulevard, East Ivanhoe, Victor- FNAC's Madrid store recorded ia 3079; Phone: 61 3 999 6011; Fax: 61 3 999 7786. BY DOMINIC PRIDE of $40 million, one of the 10 sales AUSTRIA-Manfred Schreiber, Neuwaldegger Str. best sales performances among 38A, 1170 Vienna; Phone: 480 1775. LONDON -Belgian indie Cram- FNAC's 51 outlets. BALKANS-Petar Janjatovic, Hadzi Milentijeva 53, med Discs is increasing its pres- In comparison, the Spanish re- 11000 Belgrade. BELGIUM -Marc Mass, Kapelstratt 41, 2041 ence in the U.K. with a new label tail giant registered 1994 revenues Antwerp; Phone: 32 3 568 8082. joint venture and a switch of dis- of $7.7 billion, with profits of $260 newsline... BULGARIA -Chavder Chendov, Lulin Complex, tributors for its dance product. million. But this was before El b1210, vh A, 1343 Sofia; Phone: 35 92 240 786; Crammed has a strong presence Corte Ingles bought the 35 -store MIAMI -BASED bass music label Pandisc has established a U.S. -based Fax: 35 92 398 847. in world music and dance with chain Galerias Preciados this year, dance label to license European dance productions. Kriztal Records will CANADA -Larry LeBlanc, 15 Independence Drive, such acts as Zap Mama, Solar increasing the number of outlets it be a full -service indie distributed by Pandisc, whose most successful Scarborough, Ontario MIK 3R7; Phone: 416 -265- music scene. In 3277; Fax: 416 -265 -3280. Quest, and Avalon. It has formed owns to 62. productions have been in Florida's booming bass FINLAND -Antti Isokangas, Museokatu 46C 51, a venture with London -based A FNAC spokeswoman says her charge of A &R is Pierre Zon Zon, and the first signing is Swiss -based 00100 Helsinki; Phone: 358 0 498 908; Fax: 358 A &R man Tony Thorpe for a new company's store has noticed no Senegalese singer Bruce Baps. Pandisc struck international deals at 0 408 153. label, Language. drop in sales in the first two weeks MIDEM Asia in May, licensing tracks to Japan's Avex Trax for forth- FRANCE -Emmanuel Legrand, 27 Rue de Clignan- Paris; Phone: 331 425 43461; Fax: The first product from the new of the price war. "In fact, sales are coming "Bass Patrol" compilations. Australia's Larrikin Distribution court, 15018 in 331 4254 7343. venture will be a relaunch of the slightly up, but this is probably be- has done a deal for all the label's output, as has Universal Records GERMANY -Ellie Weinert, Wilhelm -Dull Str. 9, 80638 "Miscellaneous" ambient compila- cause of the summer tourist trade. the Philippines. Pandisc has also licensed MC Nass -D's album "It's My Munich 19; Phone: 49 89 157 3250; Fax: 49 89 tion and the release of Endemic We expected El Corte Ingles to re- Cadillac (Got That Bass)" to Singapore's Valentine Music for Malaysia, 157 5036. IRELAND-Ken Stewart, 5 Sydney Gate, Sydney Par- Void's "Whole World" EP. act in this way, and it is a good Taiwan, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Korea, and Taiwan. ade Avenue, Dublin 4, Ireland; Fax & Phone: 3531 Thorpe says the venture is thing," she says. "It now confirms 2837 7695. "about trying to encourage open- Preciados Street as the center of ITALY -Mark Dezzani, Vicolo B. Leone 4, Seborga mindedness and to go against retail leisure in Madrid." ELEVEN ENTERTAINMENT is the name of the new Hamburg-based pub- 15012 (IM), San Remo; Phone/Fax: 39184 223 867. categorization. The whole Lan- When Virgin Retail opened in lishing and production company founded by German music industry fig- JAMAICA -Elena Oumano, 51 Macdougal St. Suite live ures Frank Pagen and Martin Propp. Pagen was previously manager 180, New York, N.Y., 10012; Fax: 212 -533 -3862. guage concept will involve NETHERLANDS -Willem Hoos, Bilderdijklaan 28 work as well as records. The first of strategic marketing for MCA in Hamburg and has also worked for 1215 BN Hilversum; Phone: 31 35 243 137. MCA International in London. Propp is a promoter and manager who NEW ZEALAND-Graham Reid, 19 Stott Avenue, album has a lot of developing art- BMG, EMI VETS MEET ists who we think have potential." has handled such acts as Abstürzende Brieftauben and Throw That Birkdale, Auckland 10; Phone: 64 9- 3795050, ext. preceding page) 8385; Fax: 64 936 61568. Acts on "Miscellaneous" include (Continued from Beat In The Garbage Can. The two aim to offer new artists a full -serv- PHILIPPINES -Marc A. Gorospe, Hillhaven, Don is very frag- ice company, including recording, publishing, and management. David Toop Bio Muse and Ian Lueftner said. `The market Antonio Heights, Don Mariano Marcos Ave., Diliman, Pooley. mented these days so the majors con- Quezon City; Phone: 63 -2- 931 -7164; Fax: 63 -2- Despite the ambient nature of tinue needing the smaller production 921 -9587. the first product, Thorpe says, units for a large part of their A &R POLAND -Rick Richardson, ul. Marszalkowska 140/ to be pigeonholed. work." 120 Warsaw, 00 -061; Phone/Fax: 48 22 26 85 03. "We don't want PORTUGAL- Fernando Tenente, Rua Santa Helena, We want to do a bit of jungle Jung, however, felt that today's ma- 2 465. POP MUSIC'S VALUE DEBATED AT POPKOMM 122 RC /DTO, 4000 Oporto; Phone: 351 527 hip -hop here jors were in danger of losing their grip ROMANIA -Octavian Ursulescu, Str Radu de la la, there, a bit of -what- (Continued from preceding page) ever we find." on MR. `The influence of the MR as- Afumati, Nr 57 -B, Sector 2, Bucharest. Under the deal, Thorp will de- pect --- finding the right song, producer, music produces a higher return on integrated companies that respond crea- RUSSIA -Vadim Yurchenkov, P.O. Box 110, 195268 Phone: 7 812 225 3588/231 7874; velop albums of material in the or publisher -on the creative process vestment for the U.K. than the steel in- tively to the changes in society. St. Petersburg. Fax: 7 812 545 0662. Erkin Touzmohammed, Apt. issue who is big U.K. for international distribution was so much bigger when we started," dustry. No such figures have yet been "It's no longer an of 317, Tsandera 7, 129 075 Moscow. Phone: 7 095 by Crammed. In the U.K., Lan- he said. "But now the artists deliver compiled in Germany. 'We are a seri- or small but who has credibility," he 215 8626. guage will go through Bristol - ready -made product to the majors; ous economic force," Gramatke said, added. 'We have to develop multimedia SINGAPORE-Philip Cheah, Big 0, P.O. Box 784 Mar- based independent distributor Vi- smaller companies can be much closer to "but we're not considered as such. Dis- projects and [ensure] that as content - ine Parade, Singapore 9144. Phone: 65 348 4007; on the merits of our industry providers we are properly remuner- Fax: 65 348 0362. tal. Crammed's other dance -based the market and are able to make their cussions SPAIN-Howell Llewellyn, Modesto lafuente 6, product, such as SSR, Selector, decisions pretty quickly. Majors can end are often too confrontational." ated." Quinta Planta -A, 28010 Madrid; Phone: 34 1 593 and the Freezone compilations, up being only for the distribution of Gebhardt suggested that part of the The theme was developed by Cani- 2429. will go through RTM/Disc. product." MACHGIEL BAKKER problem may lie with the industry it- bol, who emphasized the value of music SOUTH AFRICA -Arthur Goldstuck. P.O. Box 752, Catherine Piault, Crammed's self: "Maybe we should improve our PR for the wider entertainment industry. Pinegowrie 2123; Phone/Fax 27 -11- 886 -1426; e- be a key in mail (Internet) digitec.co.za. dance A &R manager, says, "It's efforts and inform the media better "Music [will] component THAILAND -Gary van Zuylen, 32 Prathum Court. 85/ good to be working with someone about our accomplishments." whatever shape or form the multimedia 3 -8 Soi Rajaprarop, Rajaprarop Road, Makkasan, who's as respected as Tony, and FOR THE RECORD The executives addressed the issue of future will look like," he said. "But it is 10400 Bangkok; Phone: 662 248 1490; Fax: 662 we're glad to have another team of whether the industry is responsive to clear that the record company of today 248 1490. Asim 16/1, Kiziltoprak- in last the rapid changes in society. "Pop cul- should be doing more than just selling TURKEY -Adrian Higgs, Us Sok people finding good music. We're References to Count Basie Kadikoy, 81300 Istanbul; Phone/Fax: 90 216 345 looking for him to find anything he week's story "Festival Reflects ture is no longer all- encompassing," music. The entertainment environment 0118. wants, whether it's ambient, Jazz's Russian Revival" should have Gramatke said. "Our culture has be- is the future. A lot of the [record] com- house, jungle, or hip- hop." referred to the Count Basie Band. come very fragmented and in constant panies of today no longer have 'music' change. What we need are vertically inin their name but 'entertainment.' "

BILLBOARD SEPTEMBER 2, 1995 59 www.americanradiohistory.com WORLD (Dempa Publications Inc.) 8/28/95 JAPAN CANADA (The Record) 8/14/95 GERMANY (compiled by Media Control) 8/22/95 FRANCE (SNEP /IFOP/Tite -Live) 8/19/95 THIS LAST THIS LAST THIS LAST THIS LAST WEEK WEEK SINGLES WEEK WEEK SINGLES WEEK WEEK SINGLES WEEK WEEK SINGLES 1 1 SEESAW GAME MR. CHILDREN TOY'S FACTORY 1 1 MACARENA LOS DEL MAR QUALITY 1 1 SCATMAN'S WORLD SCATMAN JOHN RCA 1 1 YEHA NOHA INDIENS SACRED SPIRIT VIRGIN 2 2 LOVE LOVE LOVE DREAMS COME TRUE EPIC 2 2 TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE... NICKI FRENCH CRITIQUE 2 2 ALICE (WHO THE X IS ALICE ?) GOMPIE ARIOLA 2 2 POUR QUE TU M'AIMES ENCORE CELINE DION 3 4 GOING H GOING HOME JUNGLE WITH T AVEX TRAX 3 3 YOU'RE ALL I NEED... METHOD MAN DEF JAM/SONY 3 5 BOOM, BOOM, BOOM OUTHERE BROTHERS zvx COLUMBIA 4 TOTSUZEN FIELD zAIN OF VIEW 4 4 LICK IT ROULA sos 4 3 WISH YOU WERE HERE REDNEX zvx 3 NEW SCATMAN'S WORLD SCATMAN JOHN BMG 5 3 ANATA VICTOR DAKEWO SOUTHERN ALL STARS 5 5 THINK OF YOU WHIGFIELD FUTURETEUQUALITY 5 13 ENDLESS SUMMER SCOOTER EDEL 4 4 SIMPLE ET FUNKY ALLIANCE ETHNIK DELABEL 6 KOINO WANA SHIKAKEMASYO FUNK THE 6 6 SCREAM M. JACKSON & J. JACKSON EPIC /SONY 6 6 A GIRL LIKE YOU EDWYN COLLINS VIRGIN 5 3 SCATMAN SCATMAN JOHN BMG PEANUTS EPIC 7 7 SHY GUY DIANA KING COLUMBINSONY 7 4 SHUT UP SIN WITH SEBASTIAN ARIOLA 6 5 HAVE YOU EVER REALLY... B. ADAMS POLYDOR 7 7 LADY GENERATION RYOKO SHINOHARA EPIC 8 9 ONE MORE CHANCE THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G. 8 7 KLEINE MAUS DAS MODUL MOTOR MUSIC 7 7 SHY GUY DIANA KING COLUMBIA 8 8 LOVE ME, I LOVE YOU B'Z BMG ROOMS ARISTA/BMG 9 8 SHY GUY DIANA KING SONY 8 6 THE BOMB! BUCKETHEADS EMI 9 10 FEEL LIKE DANCE GLOBE AVES TRAX 9 11 YOUR LOVING ARMS BILLIE RAY MARTIN WARNER 10 11 HAVE YOU EVER REALLY LOVED A WOMAN? 9 8 THIS AIN'T A LOVE SONG BON JOVI MERCURY 10 9 NAMIDA GA KIRARI SPITZ POLYDOR BROS./WEA BRYAN ADAMS A&M 10 10 NO NO NO (NO LIMIT) LES SCHTROUMPFS FTo 10 8 THIS IS HOW WE DO IT MONTELL JORDAN PMP ALBUMS 11 NEW I WANNA BE A HIPPY TECHNOHEAD INTERACTIVE 11 9 ODE TO MY FAMILY CRANBERRIES ISLAND 11 12 HOLD ME, THRILL ME... U2 ATLANTIC/WEA 1 1 MAKI OHGURO LA.LA.LA. B-GRAM 12 9 HOLD ME, THRILL ME, KISS ME, KILL ME U2 12 14 HOLD ME, THRILL ME... U2 ISLAND/ATLANTIC 12 10 HAVE YOU EVER REALLY... B. ADAMS A &M /PGD ISLAND /ATLANTIC 2 4 MISATO WATANABE SHE LOVES YOU EPIC 13 12 BE MY LOVER LA BOUCHE SCORPIO 13 13 THIS AIN'T A LOVE SONG BON JOVI MERCURY /PGD 13 10 3 3 KYOUSUKE HIMURO SINGLES 1988 -1994 NEVER FORGET TAKE THAT RCA 14 13 HAKUNA MATATA JIMMY CLIFF & LEBO M TOSHIBNEMI 14 14 SQUARE DANCE... BKS & ASHLEY MacISAAC A &M 14 14 ARE YOU READY TO FLY DUNE URBAN MOTOR WALT DISNEY 15 15 ANOTHER DAY WHIGFIELD FUTURETEUQUALITY 4 2 MIKI 1MAI LOVE OF MY LIFE FOR LIFE 15 12 ICH LIEB' DICH PUR INTERACTIVE 15 NEW YOU ARE NOT ALONE MICHAEL JACKSON EPIC 5 7 DIANA KING TOUGHER THAN LOVE sow 16 16 PIPE DREAMZ YAKOO BOZ QUALITY 16 15 FALLIN' IN LOVE LA BOUCHE ARIOLA 16 11 PUSH THE FEELING ON NIGHTCRAWLERS 6 NEW LADY GENERATION RYOUKO SHINOHARA EPIC 17 17 SOMEDAY I'LL BE... BON JOVI MERCURY /PGD 17 16 I BELIEVE CELVIN ROTANE EDEL BARCLAY 7 5 SING LIKE TALKING DISCOVERY FUN HOUSE 18 18 DON'T TAKE IT PERSONAL MONICA ARISTA/BMG 18 NEW WATERFALLS TLC ARIOLA 17 NEW MELODY TEMPO HARMONY BERNARD 8 6 VARIOUS AVER DANCE MATRIX '95 AVER TRAX 19 19 COLORS OF THE... V. WILLIAMS HOLLYWOOD/WEA 19 20 MISHALE ANDRU DONALDS EMI LAVILLIERS & JIMMY CLIFF BARCLAY 9 NEW ELVIS PRESLEY MEGA ELVIS BMG VICTOR 20 20 HUMAN NATURE MADONNA MAVERICK/WEA 20 18 ALICE (WHO THE X IS ALICE ?) SMOKIE EMI 18 19 '74 -'75 CONNELLS EMI 19 15 lo 8 DREAMS COME TRUE DELICIOUS EPIC ALBUMS ALBUMS MELLOWMAN LA VOIE DU MELLOW EASTWEST 20 18 OVER MY SHOULDER MIKE & THE MECHANICS HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH CRACKED REAR VIEW 1 1 DIE SCHLUMPFE TEKKNO IST COOL -VOL. 1 EMI ATLANTIC/WEA VIRGIN 2 2 BON JOVI THESE DAYS MERCURY 2 2 LIVE THROWING COPPER MCNUNI ALBUMS Mega Top 50) 8/20/95 3 4 LA BOUCHE SWEET DREAMS ARIOLA NETHERLANDS (Stichling 3 NEW VARIOUS DANGEROUS 2 CELINE DION D'EUX COLUMBIA MINDS ATLANTIC/WEA 4 8 ROLLING STONES VOODOO LOUNGE VIRGIN THIS LAST 2 INDIENS SACRED 4 7 TLC CRAZYSEXYCOOL LAFACE/BMG 5 3 DIE DOOFEN LIEDER, DIE DIE WELT NICHT SPIRIT CHANTS ET DANSES WEEK WEEK SINGLES DES INDIENS D'AMERIQUE 5 6 VARIOUS BATMAN FOREVER ATLANTIC/WEA BRACHT ARIOLA VIRGIN 1 1 HET IS ACN NACH GUUS MEEUWIS & VAGANT 3 5 MICHAEL JACKSON HISTORY: PAST, PRESENT 6 5 CRANBERRIES NO NEED TO ARGUE ISLAND/PGD 6 5 GREEN DAY DOOKIE REPRISE ARCADE AND FUTURE -BOOK 1 EPIC 7 3 BON JOVI THESE DAYS MERCURY /PGD 7 9 KELLY FAMILY OVER THE HUMP KEL -LIFE 2 2 PASSIE CLOUSEAU EMI 4 3 CRANBERRIES NO NEED TO ARGUE ISLAND 8 16 ALANIS MORISSETTE JAGGED LITTLE PILL 8 10 NEIL YOUNG MIRROR BALL WARNER 3 5 SHUT UP (AND SLEEP WITH ME) SIN WITH MAVERICK/WEA 5 4 SOUNDTRACK GREASE POLYDOR 9 6 SCATMAN JOHN RCA SEBASTIAN BMG SCATMAN'S WORLD 6 6 BON JOVI THESE DAYS MERCURY 9 4 MICHAEL JACKSON HISTORY: PAST, PRESENT 10 7 4 3 SHY GUY DIANA KING sow MICHAEL JACKSON HISTORY: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE -BOOK 1 EPIC/SONY 7 7 JOHNNY HALLYDAY LA LORADA MERCURY AND FUTURE-BOOK 1 EPIC 5 6 EVERYTHING MISSING BUT THE GIRL WARNER 10 8 8 12 FRANCIS CABREL SOIR COLUMBIA SOUL ASYLUM LET YOUR DIM... coLUMBINSONY 11 6 OFFSPRING SMASH EPITAPH SAMEDI SUR... 6 4 SCATMAN'S WORLD SCATMAN JOHN emu 11 9 9 11 FREDERICKS NEW COLLECTIVE SOUL COLLECTIVE SOUL ATLANTIC/ 12 14 CAUGHT IN THE ACT CAUGHT IN THE ACT OF GOLDMAN JONES DU 7 NEW KISS FROM A ROSE SEAL WARNER WEA LOVE zvx MORNING AU ZENITH COLUMBIA 8 NEW MAG IK NMR JE IRLKEN MARCEL DE GROOT CNR 12 20 VARIOUS TOWER 10 10 NOA ACHINOAM NINI GEFFEN OF SONG/A TRIBUTE TO 13 NEW EDWYN COLLINS GORGEOUS GEORGE VIRGIN MUSIC LEONARD COHEN A&M 11 9 NIRVANA MTV UNPLUGGED IN NEW GEFFEN 14 13 TAKE THAT NOBODY ELSE RCA YORK 9 7 JULIE JULY BERT HEERINK CNR MUSIC 13 14 BJORK POST ELEKTRAMEA 12 8 LES LA 15 12 PINK FLOYD PULSE EMI SCHTROUMPFS SCHTROUMPF PARTY Fro 10 NEW JE HOEFT NIET NAAR HUIS VAN MARCO 14 19 ANNIE LENNOX MEDUSA RCA/BMG 13 15 JULIO IGLESIAS LA COLUMBIA 16 15 SELIG HIER SME CARRETERA BORSATO POLYDOR 15 10 F00 FIGHTERS F00 FIGHTERS CAPITOUCEMA 14 17 SOUNDTRACK BAD BOYS sauArr 17 16 SOUNDTRACK BATMAN FOREVER EASTWEST ALBUMS 16 11 SHANIA TWAIN THE WOMAN IN ME MERCURY/PGD 15 13 ALLIANCE ETHNIK SIMPLE ET FUNKY DELABEL 18 NEW KRUPPS ODYSSEY OF THE MIND RTR 1 1 CLOUSEAU OKER EMI 17 NEW VARIOUS CLUB EURO ARIOLA 16 14 FLOYD PULSE EMI 19 18 BJORK POST POLYGRAM PINK 2 3 BERT HEERINK STORM NA DA STILLE CNR 18 15 COLIN JAMES BAD HABITS WEA 17 16 MAXIME LE FORESTIER 20 NEW TLC CRAZYSEXYCOOL ARIOLA PASSER MA ROUTE 3 4 CELINE DION THE COLOUR OF MY LOVE SONY 19 21 SEAL SEAL II zrr POLYDOR 4 2 RENE PROGER LIVE IN CONCERT DINO 20 15 OUR LADY PEACE NAVEED EPIC/SONY 18 19 VERONIQUE SANSON SANSON, COMME ILS 5 6 GREEN DAY DOOKIE WARNER L'IMAGINENT WEA 6 7 ANDRE RIEU STRAUSS & CO. 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8 5 BON JOVI THESE DAYS MERCURY TM ITALY (Musica e Dischi) 8/21/95 (FIMI) 8/16/95 9 8 JULIO IGLESIAS LA CARRETERA sow HITS T r 10 10 OME HENK IS NIET MEER TE HOUWEL CNk OF THIS LAST © 1995, Billboard /BPI Communications (Music Week/ © CIN) 8/26/95 WEEK WEEK SINGLES THIS LAST THIS LAST Record Industry Assn.) 8/27/95 1 THE COLOUR INSIDE TI.PI.CAL NEW MUSIC/LUP AUSTRALIA (Australian WEEK WEEK SINGLES WEEK WEEK ALBUMS 2 3 TRY ME OUT CORONA DWA THIS LAST 1 NEW COUNTRY HOUSE BLUR FOOD /PARLOPHONE 1 1 BLACK GRAPE ITS GREAT WHEN YOU'RE 3 5 HIDEAWAY DE'LACY FULL TIME WEEK WEEK SINGLES 2 NEW ROLL WITH IT OASIS CREATION STRAIGHT...YEAH RADIOACTIVE 4 6 ANGEL JAM & SPOON DANCE POOL 1 3 KISS FROM A ROSE SEAL WARNER 3 2 I LUV U BABY ORIGINAL OREIUL RECORDINGS 2 3 SUPERGRASS I SHOULD COCO PARLOPHONE 5 2 SCATMAN'S WORLD SCATMAN JOHN FLYING 2 2 EXCALIBUR F.C.B. COLOSSAL 4 1 NEVER FORGET TAKE THAT RCA 3 4 PAUL WELLER STANLEY ROAD Gol DISCS 6 4 1 -2 -3 (TRAIN WITH ME) PLAYAHITTY WICKED& WILD 3 1 INSENSITIVE JANN ARDEN A&M 5 4 WATERFALLS TLC LAFACE/ARISTA 4 5 SEAL SEAL ZTT/WEA 7 7 WRAP ME UP ALEX PARTY uMM 4 9 UNDER THE WATER MERRIL BAINBRIDGE GOTH/ 6 NEW EVERYBODY CLOCK MEDINMCA 5 15 OASIS DEFINITELY MAYBE CREATION 8 NEW TWO CAN PLAY THAT GAME BOBBY BROWN MCA BMG 7 6 SON OF A GUN JX FREEDOM /LONDON 6 6 TAKE THAT NOBODY ELSE RCA 9 9 HOLD ON TO LOVE BLISS TEAM BLISS CO.ANPROGRESS 5 7 ALICE (WHO THE X IS ALICE ?) STEPPERS FESTIVAL 8 NEW HUMAN NATURE MADONNA MAVERICK/SIRE 7 19 BLUR PARKLIFE FOOD/PARLOPHONE 10 10 TELL ME THE WAY CAPPELLA MEDIA 6 5 LET HER CRY HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH WARNER 9 5 KISS FROM A ROSE/I'M ALIVE SEAL zTT/WEA 8 9 CRANBERRIES NO NEED TO ARGUE ISLAND 7 8 SOMEBODY'S CRYING CHRIS ISAAK WARNER 10 7 TRY ME OUT CORONA ETERNAL/WEA 9 21 TLC CRAZYSEXYCOOL LAFACE/ARISTA ALBUMS 8 6 HAVE YOU EVER REALLY... 8. ADAMS A&M 11 8 SHY GUY DIANA KING WORK/COLUMBIA 10 10 BLOWING FREE SAX MOODS DINO 1 883 LA DONNA, IL SOGNO E IL GRANDE INCUBO 9 10 YOU ARE NOT ALONE MICHAEL JACKSON EPIC 12 NEW JUST WHEN YOUR THINKIN' THINGS OVER 11 12 ALISON MOTET SINGLES COLUMBIA RTI MUSIC 10 4 HOLD ME, THRILL ME, KISS ME, KILL ME U2 CHARLATANS BEGGARS BANQUET 12 11 MICHAEL JACKSON HISTORY: PAST, PRESENT 2 4 GIANLUCA GRIGNANI DESTINAZIONE PARADISO MERCURY ISLAND /ATLANTIC 13 13 ON THE BIBLE DEUCE LONDON AND FUTURE-BOOK 1 EPIC 3 2 ZUCCHERO POLYDOR 11 11 LOVE & DEVOTION REAL McCOY eMG 14 NEW MOVE YOUR BODY XPANSIONS 95 ARISTA 13 8 BON JOVI THESE DAYS MERCURY SPIRITODIVINO

4 3 PINO I 12 16 NEVER FORGET TAKE THAT BMG 15 NEW HAPPY JUST TO BE WITH YOU MICHELLE GAYE 14 2 PET SHOP BOYS ALTERNATIVE PARLOPHONE DANIELE NON CALPESTARE FIORI NEL DESERTO CGD/EASTWEST 13 12 U SURE DO STRIKE LIBERTY/FESTIVAL 1ST AVENUE/RCA 15 17 CELINE DION THE COLOUR OF MY LOVE EPIC 5 5 FEDERICO SALVATORE ...AZZ RTI 14 18 TRY ME OUT CORONA COLUMBIA 16 9 I'M ONLY SLEEPING/OFF ON HOLIDAY SUGGS 16 18 LIGHTNING SEEDS JOLLIFICATION EPIC 6 6 RAF MANIFESTO CGD/EASTWEST 15 17 FOREVER YOUNG INTERACTIVE SHOCK WEA 17 14 WET WET WET PICTURE THIS PRECIOUS 7 9 GRANDE IRENE IN VACANZA 16 NEW YOU OUGHTA KNOW ALANIS MORISSETTE 17 3 SO GOOD BOYZONE POLYDOR ORGANISATION DA UNA VITA CGD 8 8 WARNER 18 10 BOOM BOOM BOOM OUTHERE BROTHERS STIP/ 18 22 BJORK POST ONE LITTLE INDIAN SPAGNA SIAMO IN DUE EPIC ETERNAL 9 7 17 13 DON'T STOP (WIGGLE WIGGLE) OUTHERE 19 13 R.E.M. MONSTER WARNER BROS. MICHAEL JACKSON HISTORY: PAST, PRESENT 20 14 AND FUTURE -BOOK 1 EPIC BROTHERS LIBERTY /FESTIVAL ALRIGHT/TIME SUPERGRASS PARLOPHONE 20 20 M PEOPLE BIZARRE FRUIT DECONSTRUCTION 21 10 10 PINK FLOYD PULSE EMI 18 20 RIGHT TYPE OF MOOD HERBIE BMG 16 '74 -'75 CONNELLS TVT/LONDON 21 16 JULIO IGLESIAS LA CARRETERA COLUMBIA 22 YOU 19 14 LIGHTNING CRASHES LIVE McA 22 OUGHTA KNOW ALANIS MORISSETTE 22 NEW DEL AMITRI TWISTED ARM MAVERICK:REPRISE (TVE/AFYVE) 8/22/95 20 NEW I BELIEVE BLESSID UNION OF SOULS EMI 23 29 PORTISHEAD DUMMY GO BEAT SPAIN 23 NEW ISOBEL BJORK ONE LITTLE INDIAN ALBUMS 24 28 THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTH CARRY ON UP THE THIS LAST 24 11 DON'T YOU WANT ME FELIX DECONSTRUCTION WEEK WEEK SINGLES 1 1 LIVE THROWING COPPER MCA CHARTS -THE BEST OF GO! DISCS 25 NEW LET YOUR YEAH BE YEAH ALI CAMPBELL KUFFI 1 1 NEVER FORGET TAKE THAT RCA 2 2 CELINE DION THE COLOUR OF MY LOVE EPIC 25 26 VAN MORRISON DAYS LIKE THIS EXILE/POLYDOR VIRGIN, 2 3 PRODISC/DANI 3 3 CHRIS ISAAK FOREVER BLUE WARNER 26 NEW TAKE THAT NOBODY ELSE (U.S. VERSION) ARISTA GET IT UP SENSITY WORLD 26 17 HOLD ME, THRILL ME, KISS ME, KILL ME U2 3 4 PUSH THE FEELING NIGHTCRAWLERS 4 4 TINA ARENA DON'T ASK COLUMBIA 27 25 SHERYL CROW TUESDAY NIGHT MUSIC CLUB ON Max ISLAND /ATLANTIC A&M MUSIC 5 6 MERRIL BAINBRIDGE THE GARDEN GOTH/BMG 27 NEW HOLD ON HAPPY CLAPPERS UHINDIG/PWL 28 38 RADIOHEAD THE BENDS PARLOPHONE 4 5 ALL RIGHT DOUBLE DIVISION CONTRASERNDANI 6 8 REAL MCCOY ANOTHER NIGHT BMG 28 15 DESTINATION ESCHATON SHAMEN ONE LITTLE 29 30 KIRSTY MacCOLL GALORE-THE BEST OF KIRSTY 5 2 SCATMAN'S WORLD SCATMAN JOHN RCA 7 7 HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH CRACKED REAR VIEW INDIAN MacCOLL VIRGIN WARNER 6 9 SHORT DISC MAN NACHITO PONCE RCA 29 12 HOPE ST. LEVELLERS CHINA 30 39 CRANBERRIES EVERYBODY ELSE IS DOING IT, SO 7 NEW HEY -A -WA ALDUS HAZA LUCAS GINGER 8 NEW PET SHOP BOYS ALTERNATIVE EMI 30 20 PUSH MOIST CHRYSALIS WHY CAN'T WE? ISLAND 8 6 SEX ON THE STREETS PIZZAMAN CNR/ARCADE 9 5 SCREAMING JETS THE SCREAMING JETS ROSARY/ 31 21 GIRL FROM MARS ASH INFECTIOUS 31 27 PINK FLOYD PULSE EMI WARNER 9 10 HOY SIN TI K.V. MINERVA NCWARCADE 32 NEW SUMMERTIME HEALING EUSEBE MAMA'S YARD/EMI 32 36 OFFSPRING SMASH EPITAPH 10 9 FAITH NO MORE KING FOR A DAY, FOOL FOR A 10 8 TRY ME OUT CORONA BLANCO Y NEGRO 33 25 HEAVEN HELP MY HEART TINA ARENA COLUMBIA 33 34 GREEN DAY REPRISE LIFETIME LIBERTY/FESTIVAL DOOKIE ALBUMS 34 NEW ALICE (WHO THE X IS ALICE ?) SMOKIE NOW 34 7 GOLDIE TIMELESS FFRR/LONDON 11 NEW COLD CHISEL CHISEL/YOU'RE THIRTEEN WARNER 1 JULIO IGLESIAS LA CARRETERA SONY 35 23 A GIRL LIKE YOU EDWYN COLLINS SETANTA 35 35 BON JOVI CROSS ROAD MERCURY 12 10 MICHAEL JACKSON HISTORY: PAST, PRESENT 2 2 ANTONIO FLORES COSAS MIAS RCA 36 31 ZOMBIE A.D.A.M. FEATURING AMY ETERNALIWEA 36 NEW TAKE THAT EVERYTHING CHANGES RCA AND FUTURE-BOOK 1 EPIC 3 3 JUAN LUIS GUERRA GRANDES EXITOS ARIOLA 37 18 FREEDOM FFRR/LONDON MERCURY SHIVA 37 31 ANNIE LENNOX MEDUSA RCA 13 13 BON JOVI THESE DAYS 4 4 LUZ COMO LA FLOR PROMETIDA HISPAVOX 38 IN WARNER 19 THE SUMMERTIME SHAGGY FEATURING 38 23 SOUL II SOUL VOLUME BELIEVE VIRGIN 14 16 DOORS THE BEST OF THE DOORS V- 5 5 ALEJANDRO SANZ ALEJANDRO SANZ III WARNER RAYVON VIRGIN 39 33 TRICKY MAXINQUAYE 4TH & AWAY 15 15 BJORK POST POLYDOR 6 7 KETAMA DE AKI A KETAMA MERCURY/POLYGRAM 39 NEW COME ON HOME CYNDI LAUPER EPIC 16 GREEN DAY DOOKIE WARNER 40 NEW PULP HIS'N'HERS ISLAND 20 7 8 LOS SOBRAOS RUMBANOLA BLANCO Y NEGRO 40 NEW THE KEY MATT GOSS ATLAS/POLYDOR 17 12 JOSHUA KADISON PAINTED DESERT SERENADE 8 6 BON JOVI THESE DAYS MERCURY EMI 9 9 MICHAEL JACKSON HISTORY: PAST, PRESENT MCA 18 14 SOUNDTRACK PULP FICTION AND FUTURE-BOOK 1 EPIC 19 NEW SHERYL CROW TUESDAY NIGHT MUSIC CLUB 10 NEW BOB MARLEY NATURAL MYSTIC ISLAND/POLYGRAM A&M /POI 20 19 JEFF BUCKLEY GRACE (TOUR PACK) COLUMBIA Hits Of The World is compiled at Billboard /London by Christine Price. Contact 71- 323 -6686, fax 71-323 -2314/2316. 'New' indicates first entry or re -entry into chart shown.

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EUROCHART HOT 100 8/26/95 &MEDIA NEW ZEALAND (RIANZ) 8123/95 THIS LAST THIS LAST BAL WEEK WEEK SINGLES WEEK WEEK SINGLES GL 1 2 SCATMAN'S WORLD SCATMAN JOHN ICEBERG 1 1 WATERFALLS TLC BMG 2 1 SHY GUY DIANA KING WORK/COLUMBIA 2 2 HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE PORTRAIT EMI 3 5 NEVER FORGET TAKE THAT RCA 3 6 I CAN LOVE YOU LIKE THAT ALL -4 -0NE WARNER MUSIC PULSE 4 4 BOOM BOOM BOOM OUTHERE BROTHERS STIP/ 4 5 IN THE SUMMERTIME SHAGGY VIRGIN EIER NALIWEA 5 3 SHY GUY DIANA KING SONY THE LATEST MUSIC NEWS FROM AROUND THE PLANET 5 6 HAVE YOU EVER REALLY LOVED A WOMAN? 6 4 IF YOU ONLY LET ME IN MN8 SONY BRYAN ADAMS ARM 7 10 HOLD ME, THRILL ME, KISS ME, KILL ME U2 6 3 HOLD ME, THRILL ME, KISS ME, KILL ME U2 WARNER EDITED BY DOMINIC PRIDE ISLAND /ATLANTIC 8 7 DON'T TAKE IT PERSONAL MONICA am° 7 7 WISH YOU WERE HERE REDNEX JIVE 9 8 I'VE GOT A LITTLE SOMETHING FOR YOU MN8 THAILAND: Nakarin Kingsak likes his day job as Sony Music Thailand's production manager. 8 10 BE MY LOVER LA BOUCHE MCI SONY (Sony), is so well that 9 NEW THIS AIN'T A LOVE SONG BON JOVI MERCURY 10 NEW HOLD ON JAMIE WALTERS WARNER The problem is that the 28- year -old's debut album, "Kaipung" selling 10 NEW SHUT UP (AND SLEEP WITH ME) SIN WITH ALBUMS he is spending more time on stage than at a desk. The record borrows heavily from Nakarin's SEBASTIAN SING SING 1 2 LIVE THROWING COPPER BMG stint in the U.K. and his fascination with Suede and Manic Street ALBUMS 2 1 REAL McCOY ANOTHER NIGHT BMG Preachers. But the singer's infectious take on modern U.K. pop has 1 1 BON JOVI THESE DAYS MERCURY 3 3 MICHAEL JACKSON HISTORY: PAST, PRESENT & so impressed consumers that "Kaipung" has sold at a 100,000 -unit- 2 2 MICHAEL JACKSON HISTORY: PAST, PRESENT FUTURE -BOOK 1 sour AND FUTURE -BOOK 1 EPIC 4 5 CRANBERRIES NO NEED TO ARGUE ISLAND per -month rate since its May release. Like many Thai singer /song- 3 4 OFFSPRING SMASH EPITAPH 5 NEW HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH CRACKED REAR VIEW writers, Nakarin's tracks are intensely personal interpretations of 4 CRANBERRIES NO NEED TO ARGUE ISLAND 3 WARNER society. The first single, "San Sa Di," reflects life in Bangkok's envi- 5 5 GREEN DAY DOOKIE REPRISE 6 8 TLC CRAZYSEXYCOOL BMG 6 7 DIE SCHLUMPFE TEKKNO IST COOL VOL. 1 EMI 7 6 ALISON MOYET SINGLES SONY ronment of unchecked economic development, while the second cut, 7 6 PINK FLOYD PULSE EMI 8 10 SOUNDTRACK POCAHONTAS BMG "City Hall," deals with the effect of divorce on children. "These are 8 8 SCATMAN JOHN SCATMAN'S WORLD RCA 9 NEW PORTRAIT ALL THAT MATTERS EMI things that connect with the audience," he says. "That's the feeling 9 NEW LA BOUCHE SWEET DREAMS MCI 10 4 F00 FIGHTERS F00 FIGHTERS EMI 10 NEW CELINE DION D'EUX EPIC/COLUMBIA I want to catch in my music." Sony's local managing director, Peter Gan, calls Nakarin "the best lyricist I've ever seen." Although Thai- land remains a staunchly idol -pop market, Nakarin's crossover abil- BELGIUM (Promuvi) 8/22/95 ities are in daily demand by local media, which have named him one of stars. MIKE LEVIN THIS LAST SWITZERLAND (Media Control Switzerland) 8/20/95 the country's brightest WEEK WEEK SINGLES THIS LAST 1 1 SCATMAN'S WORLD SCATMAN JOHN RCA WEEK WEEK SINGLES U.K.: In the middle of one of this country's hottest summers ever, 2 2 POUR QUE TU M'AIMES ENCORE CELINE DION 1 1 WISH YOU WERE HERE REDNEX ZYx COLUMBIA you don't expect "0 come all ye faithful, joyful and trium- 2 2 ALICE (WHO THE X IS ALICE?) GOMPIE BMG 3 3 CONQUEST OF PARADISE VANGELIS EASTWEST " to be opening lyrics on the top- selling album. Yet when you're ex -Happy Mon- 3 4 HAVE YOU EVER REALLY LOVED A WOMAN? phant ... the 4 4 HAVE YOU EVER REALLY LOVED A WOMAN? BRYAN ADAMS ARM days front man Shaun Ryder, anything can happen. The outspoken Mancunian is back with BRYAN ADAMS ARM 4 3 SCATMAN'S WORLD SCATMAN JOHN BMG 5 7 SHY GUY DIANA KING SONY Black Grape, one of the tightest funk -rock bands around. The band's album, "It's Great When 5 5 SHY GUY DIANA KING sow 6 9 LAAT HET GRAS MAAR GROEIEN SAM GOORIS JRF You're Straight . .. Yeah" on Radioactive Records/MCA, went straight to No. 1 on the Music 6 NEW NEVER FORGET TAKE THAT BMG 7 NEW I WANNA BE A HIPPY TECHNOHEAD EDEL 7 6 HOLD ME, THRILL ME, KILL ME, KISS ME U2 Monitor album charts for Aug. 7 -13 (and is currently No. 2 behind the Now! 31 compilation). 8 5 BE MY LOVER LA BOUCHE HANSA WARNER In Black Ryder is joined by former Rap Assassin Paul "Kermit" Leveridge 9 8 NEVER FORGET TAKE THAT RCA Grape, Ruthless 8 NEW SHUT UP (AND SLEEP WITH ME) SIN WITH NOCTURNE MERCURY and Mondays member Bez, provider of "vibes." The opening track, "Reverend Black 10 10 SECRET GARDEN SEBASTIAN BMc former ALBUMS 9 7 THE BOMB! BUCKETHEADS EMI Grape," and "In The Name of the Father" are no- nonsense belters, with Ryder bellowing his 1 1 CELINE DION D'EUX COLUMBIA 10 NEW BE MY LOVER LA BOUCHE BMG lyrics over a furious dance -rock beat. Other songs such as "Great Day In the North" provide 2 2 CELINE DION THE COLOUR OF MY LOVE COLUMBIA ALBUMS a cooler vibe. In interviews, Ryder contends that he and Kermit have kicked the various drug 3 3 GERT & SAMSON SAMSON VOL. 5 PHILIPS 1 1 CELINE DION D'EUX EPIC 4 10 DIE SMURFEN EMI habits for which the Mondays became notorious in the "Madchester" scene of the late '80s and SMURFENPARTY 2 5 LA BOUCHE SWEET DREAMS BMG 5 VANGELIS 1492 OF PARADISE 4 -THE CONQUEST 3 2 BON JOVI THESE DAYS MERCURY early '90s (hence the album's title). After the Happy Mondays split and the media spotlight EAST W EST 4 3 MICHAEL JACKSON HISTORY: PAST, PRESENT turned elsewhere, the "baggy" scene (so called because of the flared and loose -fit trousers it 6 6 OFFSPRING SMASH EPITAPH AND FUTURE -BOOK 1 EPIC 7 LES INDIENS SACRED SPIRIT VIRGIN popularized) and its bands were written off as having been a flash in the pan. This record shows 8 5 4 SCATMAN JOHN SCATMAN'S WORLD BMG 8 PAST, PRESENT 5 MICHAEL JACKSON HISTORY: 6 7 ZUCCHERO FORNACIARI SPIRITODIVINO that while the press may be in love with the current darlings of Britpop, this music -and its AND FUTURE -BOOK 1 EPIC POLYGRAM legion of fans -never went away. DOMINIC PRIDE 9 7 BON JOVI THESE DAYS MERCURY 7 NEW DIE SCHLUMPFE TEKKNO IST COOL-VOL. 1 EMI 10 NEW CLOUSEAU OKER EMI 8 GURU JAZZMATAll VOL. 2 EMI 8 FRANCE: For the past two decades, French Breton band Tri Yann has enjoyed strong popular- 9 6 PINK FLOYD PULSE EMI 10 9 DIE DOOFEN LIEDER DIE DIE WELT NICHT BMG ity, filling concert venues and selling consistently despite a lack of media exposure. But the current Celtic wave has brought this seven- member band, fronted by Jean -Louis Rossic, SWEDEN (GLF) 8/11/95 increasing visibility. Last year, the compilation "Inventaire," covering the band's 20 -year ca- (Seura /IFPI Finland) 8/20/95 THIS LAST FINLAND reer, went gold in France. Tri Yann's style embraces traditional Celtic music as well as modern WEEK WEEK SINGLES THIS LAST rhythms and is recognizable for its use of polyphonic vocals. The group's new album, "Por- 1 1 DET VACKRASTE VENNERSTEN CNR CECILIA WEEK WEEK SINGLES 2 2 SHY GUY DIANA KING COLUMBIA traits," released this spring, has made it into the French charts, and Tri Yann's concerts are 1 3 SHY GUY DIANA KING SONY 3 SE PA JAN JOHANSEN LIONHEART 12th (on Declic label, dis- 9 MU 2 2 THIS TIME I'M FREE DR. ALBAN DR. /BMG attended by a larger crowd than before. "Portraits," their album the 4 DU BU MIN FRU DRANGARNA VIRGIN 3 VILL 3 8 TUHAT YOTA SAMULI EDELMANN & SANI RCA tributed in France by Virgin), benefits from a special spirit created by the recording location, 5 5 COMMON PEOPLE PULP ISLAND 4 5 HOLD ME, THRILL ME, KISS ME, KILL ME U2 namely the Abbey of Fontevraud, built in the 12th century and today home of many classical 6 4 '74 -'75 CONNELLS INTERCORD ATLANTIC its 7 NEW KEEP THEIR HEADS RINGIN' OR. DRE PRIORITY 5 NEW NEVER FORGET TAKE THAT HCNBMG concerts and recordings. The place is renowned for its natural acoustic richness and inspira-

8 7 THE FIRST CUT IS THE DEEPEST PAPA DEE 6 3 AAMUYO 101 K -TEL tional ambience. "Portraits" is a concept album based on a series of 10 songs focusing on past TELEGRAM 7 9 ONE OF US PANDORA STOCKHOUSEIEMI or present real or imaginary characters, such as Irishman Brian Boru; Arthur Plantagenest, 9 NEW DINA FARGER VAR BLA TOMMY NILSSON RCA 8 6 BOOM BOOM BOOM OUTHERE BROTHERS STIP/ grandson of the medieval Queen Alienor d'Aquitaine, who was murdered by his uncle at age 10 NEW SCATMAN'S WORLD SCATMAN JOHN ETERNAL/WEA /PITCH SCANDINAVIAN 9 NEW COME AND GET YOUR LOVE REAL McCOY HANSN 15; Madeleine Bernard, sister of painter Gauguin; and Guillaume Seznec, who served 24 ALBUMS BMG years in a prison in Guyana for a crime he did not commit. This last piece forms the main 1 1 GYLLENE TIDER HALMSTADS PARLOR PARLOPHONE 10 4 SEX ON THE PHONE E -ROTIC INTERCORD/EMI part of the album and consists of a six-track suite. EMMANUEL LEGRAND. 2 2 SOUNDTRACK PULP FICTION McA ALBUMS

3 3 GLEN MARK/ERIKSSON/STROMSTEDT 1 1 JOHN SCATMAN SCATMAN'S WORLD ICEBERG/K -TEL GLENMARK/ERIKSSON/STROMSTEDT METRONOME 2 3 E -ROTIC SEX AFFAIRS INTERCORD /EMI IRELAND: Irish blues -rock guitarist Samuel Eddy and his band, who completed 15 European 4 4 BJORK POST MOTHER 3 2 BON JOVI THESE DAYS MERCURY dates with Nils Lofgren in February, begin a nine -date U.K. tour Sept. 20, after which they 5 6 DRANGARNA TAFTON LOGDANS JAM LAB 4 4 OFFSPRING SMASH EPITAPH/SPINEFARM move on to Belgium, in October. Eddy's second al- 6 NEW LISA NILSSON TILL MORELIA DIESEL the Netherlands, Austria, and Switzerland 5 5 LEEVI & THE LEAVINGS RAKKAUDEN PLANEETA 7 5 MICHAEL JACKSON HISTORY: PAST, PRESENT PYRAMID bum, "Strangers On The Run," on Germany's SPV label, includes such guests as Keith Donald, AND FUTURE -BOOK 1 EPIC 6 9 LA BOUCHE SWEET DREAMS MCI /BMG Jan Akkerman, and the late Rory Gallagher. Eddy plays from Nov. 2 -11 in Estonia, the Czech 8 9 ERIC GADD FLOATING METRONOME 7 NEW CELINE DION THE COLOUR OF MY LOVE COLUMBIA Republic, Poland, Russia, and Germany with the original Blues Brothers band. Later that 9 NEIL YOUNG MIRROR BALL WARNER 8 8 6 GREEN DAY DOOKIE REPRISE/WEA 7 BON JOVI MERCURY month, he visits Denmark, Norway, and Sweden and returns to Ireland in December for four 10 THESE DAYS 9 NEW PANDORA TELL THE WORLD STOCKHOUSENIRGIN 10 NEW KATRI HELENA VIE MINUT FAZER RECORDS/WARNER dates at Dublin's newest club, the Mean Fiddler. KEN STEWART MUSIC MALAYSIA: Following a slow year - with only an EP and a handful of compositions for other artists-Kru has bounced back into the Ma- /AFP) 8/22/95 Chile) 7/95 PORTUGAL (Portugal CHILE (APF laysian hit parade with its third full -length release. "Awas Da'" (EMI THIS LAST THIS LAST Malaysia) was conceived as a movie soundtrack and finally made it out WEEK WEEK ALBUMS WEEK WEEK ALBUMS

1 1 IRAN COSTA ALBUM DANCE VIDISCO 1 NEW MICHAEL JACKSON HISTORY: PAST, PRESENT of the stueio when the group's three brothers got the call to star in AND FUTURE -BOOK 1 EPIC 2 2 VARIOUS NUMERO 1 sow a movie of the same name. Primarily known as a Bahasa rap band, 3 3 VARIOUS DANCE POWER 95 vIDlsco 2 NEW PINK FLOYD PULSE sow Kru dug deep into its musical repertoire to create a wide variety of 4 4 VANGELIS 1492 -THE CONQUEST OF PARADISE 3 NEW LA LEY INVISIBLE WARNER EASTWEST 4 7 VARIOUS ESTUPIDO CUPIDO POLYGRAM tracks -such as mixing big -beat R &B and pop in "I'll Be Waiting" and 5 NEW VARIOUS RADIACTIVIDAD BMG/ARIOLA 5 NEW BON JOVI THESE DAYS POLYGRAM moving into uptempo dance grooves on radio -ready "Awas," "Negatif," ¡REOAH 6 6 CELINE DION THE COLOUR OF MY LOVE COLUMBIA 6 2 RICARDO ARJONA HISTORIAS SONY and "Vendetta" (one of three English songs). But mainly the record ;;A1011014-) POLYGRAM 2a 7 EMI 7 NEW MARTA SANCHEZ MI MUNDO 5 VARIOUS PORTUGAL RADICAL is a showcase for the brothers' writing, arranging, and producing -tila a as a a1in.a.ata a 8 8 EMANUEL PRIBA PRIBA V=DISCO 8 NEW LA SOCIEDAD DULCE Y FATAL EMI 9 10 RAUL SOLNADO BEST SELLERS DOS DISCO 9 NEW VARIOUS EXITO BAJO LAS ESTRELLAS VOL. 1 skills. Recorded at Kru's home on a twin ADAT system, the album PARLOPHONE POLYGRAM has seen sales hit 80,000 units in two months. ALEXANDRA NUVICH 10 NEW BON JOVI THESE DAYS MERCURY 10 NEW VARIÓUS EXITO BAJO LAS ESTRELLAS VOL. 2 POLYGRAM

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Handsome Boy President The Of Juggling Hit Acts Sounds Sarajevo Rogers' Canadian Label Pushing Rusty, Dummies Survive On Compilation BY LARRY LeBLANC years after being unable to secure a piece, "Dark Star," which Oswald had recording deal for the group One Free assembled from board mixes of some This week's column was written by more than ownership of land; it con- TORONTO -While Crash Test Dum- Fall, which he managed after the band 51 Grateful Dead performances. Dominic Pride. Thom Duffy will cerns the culture that defines a coun- mies work on a follow -up to their was dropped by EMI. The result of the meeting with ASwith the Sept. 16 issue. try and its people. Arista album "God Shuffled His At the time, Rogers was busy over- Oswald was the release last August of Bosnia's musicians need to be ac- Feet," manager and Handsome Boy seeing the launch of Crash Test Dum- the Swell/Artifact album "Transitive AS THE HORROR of Bosnia contin- knowledged by the world and recogni- Records president Jeff Rogers is on mies' second Arista album. Boosted by Axis," distributed by Handsome Boy. ues to unfold, it's difficult to imagine zed for their courage. That recognition the road in the U.S. piloting the break- two headlining U.S. tours and three The album, according to Rogers, has that music might have any meaning could make all the difference to the through there of "fluke," the album European tours and the success of the sold about 25,000 units worldwide. On admist the death and suffering. Yet spirit of those fighting with bullets debut of modern rock act Rusty. track "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm," the Sept. 15, a two -CD set titled "Gray during the darkest days of the siege and with songs -against the strangu- Rogers handles both groups through Winnipeg, Manitoba -based band went Folded," with additional music, will be of Sarajevo, rock music has flourished, lation of a country. his 10-year -old, Toronto -based man- on to sell almost 4 million albums issued in Canada by Swell/Artifact if only to prove to the Serbian armies agement company, Swell Music. worldwide. (Billboard, Sept. 10, 1994). that life continued despite their stran- BRITISH MUSIC FANS are begin- Rusty's album has been released "I was off spending a lot of time on Says Rogers, "After meeting with glehold. ning to get a taste of what they've worldwide on Crash Test Dummies, but their suc- John, I thought to myself, `I could put "Rock Under The Siege," a 14 -track been missing from around the world. Handsome Boy/ cess afforded me to have a label," says out this record.' By chance I then met CD of Sarajevo bands, marks the ex- In the wake of news that French Can- Tag/Atlantic, with Rogers. "Before that, I had wanted a [retailer/publisher] Dave Cubitt of CD istence of that thriving rock scene. As adian Celine Dion will release a the exception of label but didn't have any money." Plus and made a deal with him to use Bosnian journalist Hrvoje Batinic French -language song, `Pour Que Tu Canada, where it Deciding to form Handsome Boy, his 1-800 number for orders. We also writes from the city: "In M'Aimes Encore," in the has been released Rogers secured a Canadian distribu- hooked up with [Canadian distributor] Sarajevo, more than 30 U.K., EMI has released by Handsome Boy tion agreement for the label with Bob Robert LeMay at Magada Interna- new rock bands emerged the U.S. platinum -selling and distributed by Jamieson, then president of BMG Mu- tional in Montreal, who now exports during the war. Some album by Selena. BMG Music Can- sic Canada. Handsome Boy's first re- all our records to the U.S. and Eur- people think that is the The Latin music star ROGERS ada. The track lease was One Free Fall's "Mud ope." most significant cultural was murdered in May, al- "Wake Me" is No. Creek." As Handsome Boy develops, outcome since the war be- legedly by a former em- 26 on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks What had inspired him to begin a la- Rogers increasingly finds himself in gan ... For many of them, ployee. Shortly before chart for the week ending Aug. 26. bel, says Rogers, was Canada's vi- situations he previously encoun- a guitar in the hand had that, she had signed a "It's happened quickly for Rusty," brant college- and club- driven grass- tered as a manager -such as nego- the same weight as the contract with SBK in the says Rogers. "We released the EP roots alternative scene, in which such tiating recording agreements. Now, gun that waited for them U.S. and had started re- [also titled `fluke] in Canada in De- bands as Barenaked Ladies, Moxy however, he's on the other side of in the trenches after the cording her first English cember. In January, [alternative radio the table. "I give bands more than rehearsal." album. "Dreaming Of station CFNY Toronto] got on it, and I've ever asked for as a manager," The CD is taken from a You" was the fastest-sell- we started getting some local press at- he says. "Everything's recoupable, Jan. 14 concert organized ing album in the U.S., tention. In February, we started to but profits are split 50/50. It's a true by Radio Zid, whose nightly broadcast EMI claims. get college and commercial alternative joint venture. As a manager, I've "No Sleep Till" has broadcast many Fresh after its move to new prem- radio airplay in the U.S., which stirred had to demand things, and now, with local bands live from various venues. ises in London's Brook Green, EMI is up interest from U.S. labels. handling the Monoxide EP ['Out Of As in any community, the range of gearing up to promote Selena's new "I'm very happy with what's hap- The Marsh'], there's a manager I styles varies, from mournful ballads album, servicing the English track "I pening with the album, which has only have to deal with. I wanted to argue by Hindustan Motors to synth -pop Could Fall In Love" to radio. been in [U.S.] stores for four weeks, with [manager] Jodie Ferneyhough from A.P. Sound, while Bedbug, Gra- but we have to now translate [airplay] about video costs, but as a manager fit, and Protest run the gamut from GOTA & THE LOW DOG'S name into sales," he says. RUSTY myself, I understand and know the rock to thrash. has the touch of an obscure sci -fi Rogers is cognizant of the potential expenses involved." With the assistance of the Dutch movie, and the music that Gota Yash- conflicts he would face between his Ferneyhough says that signing Popmusic Foundation SPN, a limited lid and his pals cook up is almost from two groups, as well as between his with Handsome Boy has been "more run of 1,000 CDs has been pressed. another world. management and label commitments, Früvous, and the Waltons had inde- like having a management deal than For the moment, the radio station is Born in the Japanese city of Kyoto, if "fluke" breaks wide open in the U.S. pendently released, promoted, and a record company deal. Jeff's not co- content to circulate them in Bosnia, Yashiki grew up learning to play tra- "Hopefully, Rusty's touring will be marketed their own records, and in managing the band, but a lot of ideas Croatia, and neighboring Slovenia. ditional Japanese drums. After sev- tailing off when the Dummies come which such grass -roots alternative la- are tossed back and forth between The aim is to raise money for a "Rock eral years with bands such as Rude back with a new album [next year]," bels as murderrecords, Sonic Unyon, us." Under The Siege" fund to help bands Flower, Mute Beat, and Melon, he he says. "However, I might have some and Mint were breaking ground. Rogers found himself in conflict- gain equipment, videos, and recording moved to London in 1986. His bio problems because the bands share Handsome Boy got off to a shaky ing roles after Rusty landed opening budgets; to organize more concerts; since that year reads like an anthology some of the same road crew members. start when One Free Fall's album, spots on Collective Soul's current 2% and to promote the music in Europe. of the decade's best British singles, "With the label, I'm mostly involved which cost Rogers approximately month North American tour. While It is hoped that the CD will find inter- with him having a hand in producing in the creative end and doing the ini- $40,000 to record and manufacture, Tag/Atlantic financed tour support national distribution. Soul II Soul's "Back To Life" and tial business deals. [Sandy Rogers] is sold a dismal 3,500 units in Canada. for the 51 U.S. dates (July 5 -Sept. Radio Zid is also one of the organiz- Sinead O'Connor's "Nothing Com- GM of Swell and Handsome Boy, However, Rogers, even if he couldn't 10), Handsome Boy has had to ers of "The Month Of Bosnia in the pares 2 U," while he has played drums while Mark Smith and Mike Greggs quite yet afford the loss, wasn't dis- shoulder expenses for the 18 Cana- Czech Republic, Sept. 15 -Oct. 15," on tour with Simply Red as well as take care of the day -to-day operation couraged. dian dates (Sept. 14 -Oct. 5). when four Sarajevo bands will take produced such diverse acts as Seal of the label. At Swell, there's Bob Mit- "I appreciated that 3,500 people "As the record label, I had to con- part in a festival of Bosnian music and and Bjork, French Celtic project chell and Nicole Smith, but jobs do bought [`Mud Creek'], and I was able vince myself that the best possible culture. Stone Age, Israel's Noah, and Japan's overlap between the management and to give it to them, even if it wasn't a thing for the band was to do that Holland's SPN became involved Nokko. He has also found time for col- label." moneymaker," he says. "Releasing the tour," says Rogers, with a laugh. through Dutch radio journalist laborations with Bomb The Bass's To date, Handsome Boy has only re- album was a learning process for me. "After all, it's costing me the same Yolande Keesom, whose organization Tim Simenon. leased a handful of recordings by I found out what I had to do to [create] amount [per date] that it's costing Ikon supports Radio Zid under the Gota and the Low Dog's new album Rusty, the Monoxides, John Oswald, a record label." Tag/Atlantic." "Press Now!" scheme of mutual ex- "Live Wired Electro" (released in the and Slowburn. The label also recently One lesson Rogers gleaned from the change. She says; "In the winter of '94 UK on RPL Records) is one of the issued the soundtrack of Canadian One Free Fall fiasco was that Can- I saw that all these bands that existed year's funkiest records, with George Jeremy Podeswa's avant -garde film ada's alternative community cold - fin Sarajevo], and they were made up Clinton-esque grooves fused with the "Eclipse," which features the music of shouldered releases by independent of people who were going off to the squelchiest "70s synths and some furi- composer Ernie Tollar. The film opens labels tied to major labels. As a result, MAPLE front line and didn't want to be there. ous bass work. The band, fronted by in the U.S. Nov. 15. Rogers re-adjusted his BMG Canada They have stories to tell." Warren Dowd (who beat 200 other "At least to ourselves, Handsome agreement to allow Handsome Boy to After a brief respite, Sarajevo is applicants at an audition) plays a date Boy already has an identity," says independently release and market again being shelled by Serbs. The Aug. 30 at the Hanover Grand in Lon- Rogers. "Hopefully, as we put out EPs prior to putting them through MONTREAL -based distributor As- Croats and Serbs on either side of don. more records, it will have an identity BMG's distribution system. tral Music has made an agreement Bosnia look set to carve up the state to other people. The projects I'm Handsome Boy's next release came with Chicago Records in Los Angeles between them, eradicating the exist- Home & Abroad is a biweekly column working on, I think, are pretty cool, about after Canadian keyboardist to become the exclusive Canadian li- ence of a country, its culture, and its spotlighting the activity of the inter- and the label continues the tradition of Bobby Wiseman tipped Rogers off censee of the catalog for the band identity. national music business and artists signing people who can't get tradi- about classical composer John Chicago. The first release under the In the face of this pincer movement, outside their native markets. Infor- tional record deals but are really Oswald's extraordinary project "Gray agreement will be a greatest -hits Bosnia's struggle to remain an inde- mation may be sent to Thom Dufy, great. I'm trying to think of a com- Folded." Rogers met with Oswald and package titled "Overtime," a double pendent state becomes even more im- 23 Ridgmaunt Street, London, WC1E- pany slogan like, `Bring us your was fascinated with the one -hour unin- CD featuring 20 of the band's vintage portant. That independence is about 7AH or faxed to 44 -171-323 -2316. unwanted.' " terrupted and mostly instrumental hits. Rogers started Handsome Boy two version of the group's concert center-

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Records only at the concerts, but to patrons in of our weekend customers are including 4,000 titles on comput- Cross -merchandising within the is promoting three of its baby bands in the weeks ahead. from Europe and Asia." ers, 2,000 poetry titles, 8,000 chil- store is an active component of its a unique -and cheap -club tour that Aside from free music, the cassettes Larger than the average Bor- dren's titles, and 10,000 titles on marketing. For example, "When has a merchandising link to the nation's contain either a coupon for varying dis- ders, the 47,000- square -foot flag- history. the Bob Dylan CD -ROM was re- largest music chain. counts on the bands' current albums or ship store opened Feb. 24. The The new media section features leased, we took it and combined it In mid -August, the label launched its a sticker advertising the acts' albums at store stocks more than 140,000 the latest computer software and with his [audio] CD releases and Three Of Clubs tour, which will see de- a sale price at Musicland/Sam Goody book titles, 60,000 music selec- CD -ROM demonstration units, so made a nice display," Macica says. veloping acts hHead, the Daisies, and stores, which have agreed to provide Books are also added to dis- the Surfing Brides cross the States in rack positioning and sale pricing for plays. "Lots of our display tables a triple bill that will cost fans only $3- the bands during the tour. throughout the store have books, $5. "They were very interested in the CDs, and CD- ROMs," says Vaselo- The initiative, aimed at spurring in- concept. They are trying to get more pulos. "There's more subject mat- terest in the acts and jump -starting al- involved with breaking artists," Ore- ter being addressed on CD -ROMs bum sales, harks back to the early days scan says of the chain, which was an at- than ever before. So that makes of the independent -minded label, which tractive promotional partner because of more opportunities for cross -pro- used to promote similar road trips, ac- its nationwide presence. motion." cording to Paul Orescan, VP of market- I.R.S. is further oiling the marketing ing and creative services at I.R.S. machine by distributing to retailers ACTING LOCAL "What this is for I.R.S. is getting promotional tour posters with the club Macica takes pride in the fact back to our roots," Orescan says. logos. Some of the posters also feature that Borders supports local musi- "These bands have already been tour- the Sam Goody logo and are catered to cians. One example is a recent se- ing and have different fan bases in dif- those outlets. Radio and advertising ries of concerts featuring artists on ferent markets. One will help bring campaigns that include print ads in the local Southport label. "We people to the others. It's strength in daily newspapers and entertainment/ have [local singer] Kurt Elling, numbers." music weeklies are also under way. who just made his debut on Blue To promote awareness of the shows, "The press has not only been behind Note, now featured in all our I.R.S. has manufactured 10,000 cas- the bands, but behind the concept," Don Macica, music manager at the Borders store on Chicago's famed retail strip stores," he says. sette singles with one song each from Orescan says. 'We've been able to get on North Michigan Avenue, says the chain discounts the top titles that appear In -store performances boost the the three bands: hHead's "Remedial," stories on the acts that we would not on Billboard's various charts. (Photo: Ed Hogan) sales of the store on two levels. the Daisies' "Airplane Day," and the otherwise have been able to get." (Continued on page 70) Surfing Brides' "Everything's Fine." (Continued on page 70)

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MULTIMEDIA SUPERSTORES HAVE IT ALL (Continued from page 1) Good Guys! chain in Las Vegas (Bill- tonomy, so deals can be set up region- board, Aug. 19). ally," says the executive. 'We can put Also, Trans World Music has books up displays in their stores or have artin its two EYE outlets; and the Virgin ists do in -stores and even play at Bor- Megastore that opened last week in San ders. It isn't difficult to get that done." Francisco has a book department. A Conversely, 'With Barnes & Noble, similar component will be in the Virgin everthing has to go through their cor- Megastore slated to open later this porate offices, and that is difficult, so year in New York's Times Square. we don't do quite as much with them," But the chain that has championed the executive says. "It probably would the strategy the longest is Hastings be beneficial for Barnes & Noble to let Books, Music & Video, an Amarillo, their stores have more autonomy. We Texas -based chain with 107 stores. don't get much communication at all Hastings-which grew out of Western from Barnes & Noble." Merchandisers' raekjobbing business of PaineWebber's Bibb says, `Barnes & supplying department stores with Noble is Barnes & Noble booksellers, books and music-opened its own outlet and they never let themselves forget for books and music in 1969. Over the it." years, that concept has grown into mul- Indeed, in its last 10K report filed timedia superstores, which measure up with the Securities and Exchange Com- to 27,000 square feet and carry 50,000 mission, Barnes & Noble management book and music titles each. Hastings does not acknowledge that the chain derives approximately one -third of its stocks music, although it does mention $300 million yearly revenue from books. Borders' North Michigan Avenue superstore in Chicago, pictured top left and right, features a wide music selection and a cafe. that the store cafés serve Starbucks Also, Olssons, which started as a mu- The store's music racks are equipped with listening stations. Barnes & Noble has also incorporated food and music into its coffee exclusively. The company's an- sic merchant in the mid -'70s, quickly superstores, including its Avenue of the Americas store in New York, below, right. (Borders photos by Ed Hogan; Barnes & nual report makes only a passing men- migrated to books, and today it fields Noble photo by Ed Christman) tion of the music that is stocked in some six outlets that carry both product lines superstores. in the Washington, D.C., area. manufacturers. Those efforts were job is to oversee the store's music de- U.S. mandate. In England, W H Smith Most industry observers say the abandoned in the early '90s. By late partment, but whose overall responsi- carries music in its stores and owns the USED BOOKS merchandising of music and books un- 1993, Barnes & Noble was back in mu- bilities include the entire store. Our Price music chain, as well as a ma- Borders was founded in 1971 as a der one roof is part of the evolution to- sic, with its superstores installing de- Len Cosimano, director of merchan- jority interest in Virgin Megastore's used -book store by Louis and Thomas ward multimedia, home -entertainment partments that were racked by CD One dising music for Borders, says, 'We U.K. stores. Borders. The chain chugged along superstores. Stop. place very serious emphasis on what we The Chicago outlet is the chain's only slowly, growing to six stores in 1989. In But merchants see a particular syn- Ann Rucher, a company spokes- carry and how that relates to our con- store to carry music and has devoted 1990, one of the main tools that would ergy for consumers between the book - woman, dismisses those who naysay sumer." approximately 5,000 square feet to the propel growth came into place: The buying and music - buying experience. Barnes & Noble's music efforts, saying, According to Cosimano, classics and department. So far, says Hancock, "we chain installed its innovative point-of- More important, unlike the large con- 'We are very happy with how music is jazz generated 50% of the chain's music have been a little disappointed with the sale/inventory replenishment system, sumer electronics chains, which are be- performing in our stores." sales two years ago, with pop making overall percentage of store sales that which has often been described in pub- lieved to use a low pricing strategy to Indeed, sources suggest that the up 15%. Today, he says, classics and music has achieved." Hancock declines lished reports as the envy of the book - cannibalize business from music mer- company will have 100 stores carrying jazz stand at 30%, while the pop busi- to break out financials for the chain. retailing industry. chants, book retailers are generally be- music by the end of 1995, but Rucher ness has grown to 40% of overall music Books -A-Million, which has about 125 In fiscal 1992 (the year ended March lieved to be selling music at list price. declines to comment on the chain's sales. bookstores, has long carried at least 29, 1992), Borders topped the $100 mil- Borders typically sells music titles at plans. "What we have done is grow the pop 300 music titles, including classical col- lion sales mark. In August 1992, the list price, and it discounts to $11.99 The president of another large music category, new age, show and movie lections and esoteric titles. In 1992, the chain registered with the SEC to do an those albums that appear in the top 20 chain says he believes that Borders' soundtracks. Our customer is adult, but company's focus began to shift to super- initial public offering. of The Billboard 200 and the top 10 of music sales don't justify the space de- that doesn't mean we are not interested stores, of which it has about 45. Approx- But before it went public, two signif- the other Billboard charts (see story, voted to the product. `There will come in the young music buyer. We have imately 18 months ago, the chain began icant actions occurred. First, on Sept page 66). a day of reckoning, when the Borders grown our pop business and are reach- experimenting with a full -line music de- 23, it opened a store in Dallas with a The bookstore music consumer is board of directors will look at its music ing out to all age groups. It is just that partment in eight of its stores, accord- music department, and followed that on generally an older buyer, who may no business carefully," he says. pop doesn't drive us." ing to Amy Gary, director of marketing. Oct. 9 by adding music to an existing longer feel comfortable shopping in rec- But record company sales executives Those departments are racked by store in Bryn Mawr, Pa. At the time, ord stores. Consequently, the music de- think otherwise. One distribution exec- BORDERS DRIVES THE BIZ Anderson Merchandising. the Borders superstores were approxi- partments run by Borders and Barnes utive says that music sales are a "plus By far, Borders is the leading propo- Gary says that the company in- mately 22,000 square feet, with one- & Noble tend to be weighted heavily to- business" to booksellers. `They sell mu- nent of book and music superstores creased the music inventory in its third of each store's space devoted to ward classical, jazz, soundtracks, world, sic to people who might not otherwise among book chains. In fact, other book stores as part of the evolution toward music. and folk music. go into record stores." chains entering the music field seem to becoming a supplier of home- entertain- Second, later in October, Kmart, Another sales executive agrees, at be reacting defensively to the Borders ment media. 'We have always introdu- which already owned the 1,200 -store, EMPTY RECORD DEPARTMENTS? least as far as Borders is concerned. initiative. ced new media as it becomes available," mall-based Waldenbooks web, acquired Despite the long -running success of That executive says the Borders chain One classical- oriented distribution she says. "To have a full-line store, you Borders, with the intention of becoming such retailers as Hastings and Olssons still has some problems to work out, but executive says that Borders is his sec- have to carry all sources of media." a major player in the book superstore and the new popularity of the concept adds, "Down the road, they will be ex- ond- largest account, and that if it keeps sector. In fiscal 1993, the chain grew as found in Borders and Barnes & No- cellent. Borders attracts new customers growing at its current pace, it will over- HOW R WORKS slowly, but in each of the next two ble, some music merchants wonder if and entices the affluent buyer to buy take Tower RecordsNideo within 18 Initially, Borders entered music by years, sales almost doubled, reaching the emergence of giant book and music more music than they normally would months. buying from a wholesaler, Santa Ana, $224 million in fiscal 1994 and $425 mil- stores is just a fad. have." Joan Bogucki, an analyst with New Calif. -based Valley Distributors. But in lion in the year ended Jan. 22, 1995. One president of a large music chain But the book chains are not without York-based brokerage firm Needham the last 18 months, it has started to buy Kmart also acquired the small, says, "I have yet to go into a Borders their problems when it comes to selling & Co., says that while Borders is com- from manufacturers and currently pur- Durham, N.C. -based CD Superstore store where it is doing any significant music. While the bookstores try to staff mitted to being a bookseller, it has chases about 60% of its product direct chain, which had five music stores and music business. The book part of the their music departments with knowl- made its music department a distin- It also switched to Bethel, Conn.-based one music superstore operating under store is always jammed, and the record edgeable employees, the clerks are usu- guishing trademark. CD One Stop as its main supplemental the name Planet Music. So far, Planet department is always empty. They are ally not devoted to the music depart- Craig Bibb, an analyst with New supplier, with Valley doing fill-in. Music and Borders have operated inde- devoting way too much space to music, ments exclusively, and this can result in York -based PaineWebber agrees. "For Borders employs seven buyers and pendently of each other, except for at and eventually they will ask themselves poor service. Barnes & Noble, music is an adjunct. has a music staff of 13 at corporate two locations where Borders opened why they have that much inventory. For instance, one music merchant re- Borders has made a much bigger com- headquarters. It stocks a minimum without music and, therefore, a Planet Some of these departments are huge counts his visit to a book superstore in mitment. They think it pulls people into number of titles in its warehouse, which Music opened concurrently. and yet deserted. It can't work." July in search of the just -released Pink their stores. They believe the 35 -plus mainly serves as a staging area for mu- But along the way, Kmart ran into As for Barnes & Noble, he says, Floyd album, "Pulse," with its lighted demographics haven't been well served sic product that, once it is prepared for trouble with its investors, who felt that "They clearly aren't committed to mu- box. by traditional music retailers." retail, is shipped directly to stores. the company was undervalued, due to sic at all. They have 280 stores, and only "The sales associate didn't known the John Hancock, president of W H Borders gives its assistant managers weakening performances in its core 60 of them have music. This [isn't the album was coming out," says the execu- Smith's U.S. retail operation in Atlanta, in the music departments a degree of business of discount department stores. first] time Barnes & Noble has tried to tive. "She spent 10 minutes looking for says that the company's Waterstone's autonomy, allowing them to purchase Consequently, a management change carry music, and I think they are going it, and finally said they didn't have it. unit added music to its Chicago outlet local or regional music in cooperation was forced at Kmart, and the new team to get out of it again." And all the time, there it was, well - in part because of the opening of a Bor- with corporate buyers, says Cosimano. agreed to spin off its specialty chains, In the past, stores in Barnes & No- stocked on an endcap with all those ders bookstore around the corner. One branch manager with a major la- including a new company formed by the ble's B. Dalton chain had small classi- lights flashing on and off." "Last Christmas, we installed it as an bel gives Borders high marks on coop- merger of Borders and Waldenbooks. cal-music departments, for which prod- Each Borders Books and Music has experiment," says Hancock, who also eration, as compared with Barnes & The company had total sales of $1.5 bil- uct was bought directly from an assistant manager, whose primary oversees the Wall chain as part of his Noble. `Borders people have more au- (Continued on page 117)

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BORDERS DRILLS A DEEP INVENTORY (Continued from page 66) "First, there's the short -term effect," Macica says. "When Bruce Sony Signatures upper bodywear..: Hornsby appeared here, that was attended by well over 300 people. seen everywhere A lot of those people bought CDs. Bruce is doing a national coast -to- coast Borders tour of about 12 stores. Last week, his record was the No. 2 seller in the chain." The in -store performances also help to enhance the store's image, MUSIC TELEVIS ON' Vaselopulos adds. Also, they bring in people who might not normally come to the store. PEARL As for pricing, discounts are offered in the music department on more than 100 Billboard selections AN -0n each week in the genres of pop, jazz, contemporary jazz, classical and classical- crossover, country, Unlike music retail outlets, the Borders music department, pictured above, tries Call us at: R &B, new age, and world beat. to create a laid -back, relaxed environment. (Photo: Ed Hogan) Boxed sets are regularly dis- counted 10%. al -800 -879 -7669 Founded in Ann Arbor, Mich., in 1971 by brothers Tom and Louis the hotel across the street," says hours and discounts. Borders, the original Borders con- Macica. "They came here to buy There is also an in -store mailing Visit us at MAGIC, Booth #A7118 cept was based on being a "seri- blues CDs and tapes." list for customers who want to re- ous" bookstore designed to encour- Chicago is a destination for ceive a quarterly catalog. Promo- SONY Also featuring: age browsing. The Ann Arbor scores of conventions, says Vaselo- tional postcards are sent to select Boston Clutch Horde Janis Joplin Joe Diffie store was so successful that the pulos. Most of those conventions customers to tout special events. Mad Season Michael Jackson Ringo Starr brothers decided to open addi- occur between the spring and the The success of the downtown Route 666 Rusted Root Santana Stabbing tional stores, including ones in sub- fall, with the heaviest activity dur- store Westward Tim McGraw Tractors Warped Tour has led Borders to plan on urban markets (see story, page 1). ing the summer months, and many opening a 40,000- square -foot store After cultivating a national repu- SIP NATURESTM o 1995 Sony Signatures. All rights reserved. attendees stay in hotels that are in in Lincoln Park in Near North tation as a premier independent the immediate vicinity of Borders. Side in the late fall. bookseller, Borders, a publicly Another key to the chain's suc- "The whole is greater than the traded company, began selling mu- cess is a commitment to finding sum of the parts" is the motto for sic in the early '90s. well- educated, book -loving sales- Borders Books & Music in Chi- Borders doesn't just seek to be a people and putting them in depart- cago. "We strive to integrate every pure -profit center in the commu- ments that reflect their expertise. department here," Macica says. nity. It seeks also to be a commu- Macica, who grew up in Chicago, "The music [department] is not nity center, where people can come has music retailing experience that stand -alone. The CD -ROM depart- to meet and greet their favorite au- includes a stint at Rose Records. ment is not stand -alone. It's all me- thors, hear informative lectures, Vaselopulos, a former lawyer, be- dia. It's all information. It all, in a see technical demonstrations, and gan working as a publicist at Bor- sense, has the same purpose. STOP... bring their kids to events, such as ders' suburban Deerfield, Ill., That's to convey information, celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday store. whether it's entertainment or edu- with the Cat in the Hat. The on -site espresso bar helps to cation." LOOK... The Chicago Michigan Avenue enhance the store's laid -back, hos- store, like all Borders locations, pitable atmosphere. "We often has a full -time community rela- have Friday- or Saturday -night ADVERTISE - tions coordinator whose sole re- jazz sessions, while some Sunday I.R.S. TOUR sponsibility is to serve as a commu- mornings feature classical (Continued from page 66) IN BILLBOARD's CLASSIFIED SECTION nity liaison and develop in -store brunches," says Vaselopulos. "We Although it is too early to determine activities, which are always free to encourage people to linger. Read- the results of the promotion and tour, 1- 800 -223 -7524 the public. These activities reflect ing books and listening to music is Orescan says that the concept is one the community's specific interests about enjoying yourself in a relax- with which I.R.S. likely will stick. "This FAX: 212 -536 -5055 and personality. ing environment. There are a lot of is something you are going to see more Moreover, Borders capitalizes comfortable chairs and coffeeta- of from us," he says. "Gone are the days on the locale of each store. Chicago bles spread throughout the store." when you release an album, and in is known as the home of the blues, The store publishes a monthly eight weeks you determine whether it and the Borders here profited customer newsletter, Foot Note, is happening or not. This provides a stir handsomely during the town's that lists upcoming in -store ap- in the regional marketplace." blues festival. pearances by authors, musicians, Orescan adds that I.R.S. act Gren is "For the blues festival, people and such personalities as Padding- the most likely new candidate to bene- flew in from Sweden and stayed at ton Bear, as well as listing store fit from a Three Of Clubs -type tour.

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To p Pop®p Albums.. COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE AND RACK SALES . REPORTS COLLECTED, COMPILED, AND PROVIDED BY SoundScane 0, 2- Year -Old Indie Drives A Hard Bargain W ARTIST TITLE 0 W 11111 r LIST PRICE) 3 o 3 5 3 LABEL & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL (SUG. L.A. Label Forms Allegiances With CEA, Sanyo- Verbatim * * NO. 1 * * student) and Merlo Podlewski GRATEFUL DEAD A' THE BEST OF SKELETONS FROM THE CLOSET DRIVING IN LUXURY: LA -based Irvine 2 1 114 1 1 WARNER BROS. 2764 (7.98/11.98) weeks at No. Drive Entertainment has hit the jackpot, and drummer Evan Hartzell. BOB MARLEY AND THE WAILERS A LEGEND investment -wise. Of his decision to leave punk behind 2 2 TUFF GONG 846210*ASLAND (10.98/16.98) 213 Drive, started two years ago as an and form Spain, Haden says, "I needed JIMMY BUFFETTA' SONGS YOU KNOW BY HEART label venture by two in- another route to express the kind of 3 3 MCA 5633* (7.98/11.98) 221 entrepreneurial songs wanted to Over a period BEASTIE BOYSA5 LICENSED TO ILL dustry veterans, CEO Stephen Powers I write ... 4 4 DEF JAM 527351 /ISLAND (7.98 E0/11.98) 144 and president Don Grierson, has se- of time, I realized I wasn't getting what NINE INCH NAILS PRETTY HATE MACHINE cured new allegiances with the invest- I wanted out of music, so I had to look 5 5 TVT 2610* (9.98/15.98) 102 ment banking firm Communication Eq- at it in a different way." JANIS JOPLIN A2 GREATEST HITS by Chris Morris 6 13 COLUMBIA 32168 (5.98 EQ/9.98) 173 uity Associates and software That tendency appears to rum in the VAN MORRISON A2 BEST OF VAN MORRISON manufacturer Sanyo-Verbatim CD Com- family: Haden is the son of jazz bassist POLYDOR 41970/Á&M 14 7 7 (10.98/16.98) pany L.L.C., with a new flow of funding bassist for the quartet Spain, admits to Charlie Haden, who has made challeng- JIMI HENDRIX THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE records with Ornette Coleman, his 8 11 MCA 10829 (10.98/17.981 17 as the result. a certain impatience with contemporary ing SOUNDTRACK 8 GREASE CEA has acquired a 40% interest in rock music. Maybe that's why his band own Liberation Music Orchestra, and 9 9 POLYDOR 825095/Á&M (9.98/15.98) 40 Drive, while Sanyo-Verbatim, an ann of doesn't sound a lot like your average his jazz -noir group Quartet West. STEVE MILLER BANDAR GREATEST HITS audio hardware giant faceless modern rock unit. (Josh's sisters, Petra and Rachel, play 10 16 CAPITOL 46101 (7.98/11.98) 219 the Japanese offbeat DGC group that GRATEFUL DEAD AMERICAN BEAUTY Sanyo, has assumed an undisclosed mi- "I was definitely trying to get away in the equally 11 6 WARNER BROS. 1893 (7.98/11.981 2 nority stake in the company. Sanyo-Ver- from that alternative or indie -rock dog.) BOYZ II MEN A5 COOLEYHIGHHARMONY batim will now act as the exclusive CD sound," Haden says. "Not to say that it's It's hard to ignore the similarities be- 12 8 MOTOWN 530231 (9.98/15.981 39 and CD -ROM manufacturer for Drive. bad all the time, but I'm not inspired by tween the atmospheric, cinematic music PINK FLOYD 13 DARK SIDE OF THE MOON 13 10 CAPITOL 46001* (9.98/15.98) 224 Powers, who formerly served as pres- it" What Haden is moved by is a dreamy, of Quartet West and Spain's equally ENYA THE CELTS ident of Chameleon Records and MR sedated brew of jazz, country, blues, and moody, evocative songs. But Josh Haden 8 14 12 REPRISE 45681/WARNER BROS. (10.98/16.98) VP at Capitol Records, says, 'The rela- modem folk (think Nick Drake, whose says, with a hint of surprise, "I never re- LIVE MENTAL JEWELRY it. sure the familial in- 15 14 RADIOACTIVE 10346/MCA (9.98/15.98) 21 tionship with CEA dates all the way back "Five Leaves Left" is an obvious influ- ally noticed I'm PINK FLOYD ° THE WALL to Chameleon ... We kind of stayed in ence). All these strains blend sweetly on heritance thing is going on. It's true [the 16 15 COLUMBIA 36183* (15.98 EO/31.98) 224 touch." The CEA buy -in came after the Restless debut, `The Blue Moods Of music is] similar in many respects." GREATEST HITS JAMES TAYLOR A' Drive developed a story to tell investors; Spain," due Sept. 12. In late August and early September, 11 19 WARNER BROS. 3113* (7.98/11.981 222 poli- the band will play four successive Tues- ELTON JOHN An GREATEST HITS Powers notes that the two companies Haden, formerly of the SST 18 17 ROCKET 512532ASLAND (7.98/11.98) 212 have "a shared vision about the right way tics'n'punk band the Treacherous Jay- days at Lunapark in LA (opening for CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL A2 CHRONICLE VOL. 1 to explore the entertainment business." walkers, assembled the current group Vernon Yard act Acetone) and four 19 20 FANTASY 2* (10.98/17.98) 129 Powers was introduced to Sanyo-Ver- with guitarists Ken Boudakian (for- Thursdays in a row at Café Du Nord in THE DOORS A3 BEST OF THE DOORS 20 18 ELEKTRA 60345/EEG (12.98/19.98) 207 batim through a business associate who merly a fellow University of California, San Francisco. JOURNEY A' JOURNEY'S GREATEST HITS manufactures high-end audio equipment 224 21 23 COLUMBIA 44493 (9.98 EQ/15.98) The companies proved a good fit, since, ENYA A3 WATERMARK 200 Powers notes, Sanyo is "one of the few 22 24 REPRISE 26774/WARNER BROS. (10.98/15.98) Where you're not just GRATEFUL DEAD A' IN THE DARK major worldwide hardware companies 23 22 ARISTA 8452* (7.98/11.98) 2 that don't have a software company, so another number...... AND JUSTICE FOR ALL METALLICA4 this is their way of sticking their toe in 24 25 ELEKTRA 60812/EEG (9.98/15.981 210 We VAWE our customers! MEAT LOAF '2 BAT OUT OF HELL the water." And Drive can take advan- 25 28 CLEVELAND INT'L 34974 */EPIC (7.98 EO/11.98) 191 tage of the Japanese firm's CD manufac- SANTANA2 GREATEST HITS turing capabilities. M L/ *Knowledgeable 26 30 COLUMBIA 33050 (7.98 EO/11.98) 28 One opportunity Powers envisions as &friendly sales reps AEROSMITH A° GREATEST HITS 27 29 COLUMBIA 57367 (7.98 EQ/11.98) 211 the result of the relationship is the possi- CompaCtDiSCS. ready to answer any CAROLE KING 10 TAPESTRY bility of marketing Drive CDs with 42 questions 28 37 COLUMBIA 34946 (7.98 EO/11.98) Sanyo audio hardware, much as com- *Cassette:, GRATEFUL DEAD GRATEFUL DEAD LOW Day shipping 29 21 WARNER BROS. 1935 (12.98/15.98) 2 puter software and hardware are bund- *vi deo, *Same PRICES SOUNDTRACK A' TOP GUN led together. VinyI Weekly Mailer 30 34 COLUMBIA 40323 (7.98 E0/11.98) 68 With the new infusion of capital, which GREAT - THE OF ERIC CLAPTON *Inquire about ERIC CLAPTON A' TIME PIECES BEST Powers describes only as a "multimillion SERVICE *CD Singles 31 31 POLYDOR 800014/A&M (7.98 EO/11.98) 221 flow, Drive is looking at acquiring FREE NEXT DAY EARTH, WIND & FIRE A' BEST OF EARTH, WIND & FIRE VOLUME 1 dollar" EXCELLENT *Cassette Singles 32 27 ARC 35647/COLUMBIA (7.98 E0/11.98) 4 masters, family entertainment products, FILL... DELIVERY SEAL SEAL and music publishing assets. CD -ROM 33 26 SIRE 26627/WARNER BROS. (9.98/15.981 29 WHAT MORE COULD Drive is best known for releasing chil- *Accessories NAIRD SOUNDTRACK RESERVOIR DOGS YOU WANT! 34 33 MCA 10541 (10.98/15.981 23 dren's music and video product by MEMBER U2 A' THE JOSHUA TREE Sharon, Lois & Bran and for its Drive 177 35 36 ISLAND 842298* (10.98/16.98) Archive series of catalog releases, which MADONNA A THE IMMACULATE COLLECTION 36 32 SIRE 264401WARNER BROS. (13.98/18.98) 24 has 79 volumes to date. Impact Music:800.899DISC (3472) EAGLES A' GREATEST HITS 1971 -1975 On Oct 17, Drive will nose into the 37 39 ELEKTRA 105 */EEG (10.98/15.98) 224 rock/pop arena with the release of EAGLES A" HOTEL CALIFORNIA "Feeding The Mojo," a new album by 38 49 ELEKTRA 103/EEG (7.98/11.98) 127 Off METALLICAA' RIDE THE LIGHTNING Night Ranger, the California band that 39 44 MEGAFORCE 60396/EEG (9.98/13.98) 201 enjoyed a couple of platinum albums in Compact Discs WHITE ZOMBIE LA SEXORCISTO: DEVIL MUSIC VOL. 1 the early '80s. The set will be distributed 40 38 GEFFEN 24460* (9.98/13.98) 17 Cassettes exclusively by Navarre in the U.S. METALLICAA' MASTER OF PUPPETS 41 46 ELEKTRA 60439/EEG (9.98/15.981 200 Powers says that the release is not as Videos BLUES TRAVELER BLUES TRAVELER unlikely as it may appear: SoundScan 42 48 A&M 5373 (9.98/13.98) 2 figures indicated that Night Ranger's Laserdiscs PATSY CLINE5 GREATEST HITS greatest-hits album sold 330,000 units in 43 - MCA 12* (7.98/12.98) 212 Accessories LYNYRD SKYNYRD BEST- SKYNYRD'S INNYRDS the last two years- 40,000 of them in the 44 - MCA 42293 (7.98/12.98) 91 first six months of 1995. The project is FLEETWOOD MACH' GREATEST HITS already licensed to Alpha in Japan and 45 43 WARNER BROS. 25801 (9.98/16.98) 187 Tired of leaving messages on Excellent Seruice is close to being picked up in several ANNIE LENNOX DIVA voice mail and hoping some- 46 42 ARISTA 18704 (10.98/15.98) 16 European territories. Super Prices AC/DC" BACK IN BLACK Powers says of Drive's plans, 'We're one Will call you back? 47 ATLANTIC 92418/AG (10.98/15.98) 118 - not intending now to go out and Best Fills NIRVANA BLEACH really YOU SHOULD HAVE 48 47 SUB POP 34* (10.98/15.98) 71 get nuts in the contemporary music busi- CALLED Knowledgeable Sales Reps. LED ZEPPELIN A1' LED ZEPPELIN IV ness." He says the company wants to H.L.! 49 45 ATLANTIC 82638/AG (10.98/15.98) 191 concentrate on "opportunistic" signings, Same Dag Shipping CHICAGO A' GREATEST HITS 1982 -1989 50 50 REPRISE 26080/WARNER BROS. (9.98/15.98) 187 such as Night Ranger, and on niche -mar- 10800018001112 Catalog albums are older titles which have previously appeared on The Billboard 200 Top Albums chart ket efforts in blues (he draws a parallel Deep Catalog and are registering significant sales. Recording Industry Assn. Of America (RIM) certification for sales to his Chameleon hit, John Lee LOCNL: 305=26z01111 FAB: 30I 02610i143 of 500,000 units. RIPA certification for sales of 1 million units, with multimillion sellers indicated by Hooker's `The Healer "), jazz, and other Customer Satisfaction a numeral following the symbol. Most albums available on cassette and CD. *Asterisk indicates vinyl LP 6940 S.W. 12 Street Miami, FL 33144 genres. is Most tape prices, and CD prices for WEA and BMG labels, are suggested lists. Tape prices available. SERI ICE IS OUR man PRIORITY Guaranteed! marked ED, and all other CD prices, are equivalent prices, which are projected from wholesale prices. ® indicates past or present Heatseeker title. 01995, Billboard /BPI Communications, and SoundScan, Inc. FLAG WAVING: Josh Haden, singer/

71 BILLBOARD SEPTEMBER 2, 1995 www.americanradiohistory.com Album Reviews EDITED BY PAUL VERNA

P P the inspiration for the Jamaican riddim of- O S P O T L I G H T S P O T L I G H T S P O T L I G H T the- moment, sports chipper cockiness; BLIND MELON "Something Different," features slick mack Soup lines and smooth singer Wayne Wonder; PRODUCERS: Andy Wallace and Blind Melon 'Why You Me Bad," Capitol 34615 Treat So which benefits from Grand Puba's off-kilter musings, buzzes Follow -up to the band's multiplatinum debut madly and bounces like aural Jello; and "Day leaves the "No Rain" bee girl in the dust. 0" is a mb -a-dub remake of the Harry Much denser and more complicated that its Belafonte standard. predecessor, "Soup" offers fans a mishmash of acoustic cuts, such as the delicate "Mouthful Of Cavities" and the Grateful LATIN Dead/the Band -like "Skinned," as well as *LA LEY '60s psychedelia, which invades such tracks The Soundtrack Invisible as "Toes Across The Floor." First single, the PRODUCERS: Humberto Gatica, La Ley melodically urgent "Galaxie," is working its WEA Latina 99375 way up Billboard's Modem Rock Tracks Label bow by Chile's biggest rock act is its chart. Instant gratification is not to be found THE SHOW: THE SOUNDTRACK CESARIA EVORA BRIAN WILSON strongest yet as group neatly interweaves here, but listeners will be rewarded by PRODUCERS: Various PRODUCER: Paulino Vieira spacey keyboard lines, edgy rock- I Just Wasn't Made For These Times rooted Def Jam/PLG 529021 Nonesuch 79379 successive spins. PRODUCERS: Don Was, Brian Wilson rhythms, and textured harmonies. U.S. Star -studded soundtrack features a From Cape Verde, Cesaria Evora Karambolage/MCA 11270 Latino radio eschews such blends, but KE winning mix of hip - fans IAmE] rap and newjack makes her recording debut after Soundtrack to Was -produced underground will sidle up to band's PRODUCERS: Rick Neigher, Ké hop: a dark, haunting 2Pac track ( "My decades of mastering morta, the documentary on Wilson's life and music versatile sound, ranging from majestic RCA 66582 Block"), a spongy, testosterone- soaked islands' song of nostalgia and longing. contains 10 newly recorded versions of acoustic ballad `The Corridor"-which could For such a pretentiously titled album, this is spew by Onyx ( "Live "), a swaggering Evora imbues her blues with a grace Wilson -penned tunes, as well as a score at Anglo radio -to grinding rock entry fairly direct and coherent pop fare, delivered player's anthem from a female and depth of feeling that would make previously unreleased home demo of "Animal." with earnest emotion and a quivering tenor perspective ( "What's Up Star" by Suga, Billie Holiday proud. A sizable hit in "Still I Dream Of It." Arrangements vocal. Ké has a budding talent for fleshing the artist formally known as Sweet Tee), France for BMG, Evora's album should mirror the original tracks with sparkling C O U N T R Y out infectious hooks with intelligent lyrics and a raw, rushing mike cipher between appeal equally to lovers of Caribbean harmonies provided by Was stalwarts and rock-edged rhythms that are right in the Redman and Method Man ( "How and Latin music here, as well as open - Sweet Pea Atkinson and Sir Harry BILLY MONTANA pocket of current top 40 trends. The singles High"). Other standout cuts among minded devotees of jazz vocals and Bowens, as well as Wilson's daughters, No Yesterday selection here is fairly spoken -work snippets from the flick are blues. The leadoff track, "Petit Pays," Carnie and Wendy, on a jaunty remake PRODUCERS: Jim McKell, David Flint and Billy Montana deep, starting with Magnatone 101 the jangly, acoustic - framed "Strange World" Kali Ranks' brutal dancehall directive will have you swaying from the get -go, of "Do It Again." Although a little shaky and hays -smart, funk- fortified "Holding On." "Kill Dem All," A Tribe Called Quest's and the sad, slow "Oriundina" will break at times, Wilson's voice is at its most Remember eloquent, sweet country, with typically fly, foxy "Glamour And Glitz," your heart later. Multi -instrumentalist affecting on flute -woven, poignant intelligent lyrics and sparkling production? L.L. Cool J's smooth, sincere "Poppa Paulino Vieira's production frames "Caroline, No" and dreamy "The It's back with Billy Montana, who combines R & B Luv It," and a live version of the these songs with artful arrangements Warmth Of The Sun." Years after their incisive songwriting with his warm, vibrant vocals. There is a genuine sweetness in BROOKLYN FUNK ESSENTIALS Notorious B.I.G.'s "Me And My Bitch." that draw equally from the cabaret and first appearance, the songs-and * threads of modem country, and it started Cool And Steady And Easy the country. World -weary but still lithe, Wilson's delivery of them -still carry a PRODUCERS: Lati Kronlund, Arthur Baker Evora's voice marks her as a true queen lovely innocence that reminds Wilson with the outside influence of Paul RCA 07863 of soul. aficionados of what made them fans of McCartney and then ran rampant with John Eight -piece, cross -cultural New York band motherly love, hometown pride, and this musical genius in the first place. Denver and was finally given full expression uses muted brass, saucy winds, and driving neighborhood jealousy. They burst caps, and acceptance with Vince Gill and the Mavericks' Raul Malo. Now it's being mined percussion to create a devilish brew of offer advice and otherwise keep it real. N E W A G E multisonics. Set siphons R&B, hip -hop, and refined by Montana. A great antidote to silly novelty songs and singers whose voice Latin, and Eastern vibes that are unified by D A N C E KITARO synthesizer melodies, Kitaro adds jazzy riffs brought to life via acoustic piano An Enchanted Evening spontaneous wallop to his ethereal music. breaks sound artificially inseminated. 615-3R:3-3600. and emotional sax play. "Headnaddas JIMMY SOMERVILLE PRODUCER, Kitaro Contact: Domo 71005 Journey To The Planet Adidi -Skiun" offers Dare To Love REGGAE the heady rap of Sha -Key to the beat of some PRODUCERS Various On his third live album and the soundtrack CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN London 422828 for a forthcoming concert film to be aired on hip-hop/funk rhythms. Syncopated roots - I SHAGGY track `The Creator Has A Master Plan" One -time Bronski Beat frontman Jimmy PBS this fall, Kitaro transports his music out Bombastic BENJAMIN features airy vocals by Joi Cardwell that are Somerville's first album in four years is of the studio and onto the concert stage with PRODUCERS: Various As You With matched by measured lyrical expression of a well -executed, gloriously romantic dynamic results. Kitaro creates a suite from Virgin 40158 PRODUCERS: Bryan Lenox Star Song 0071 ragga -man Papa Dee. JB's saxman Maceo romp, framed with state -of- the -floors his "Heaven & Earth" film score, reprises his At a time when rasta consciousness rules the Parker's wild -wind playing drives "Blow dance grooves and ear -grabbing pop venerable "Silk Road," and runs through dancehall, playful, party -time lyrics and Bill and Gloria Gaither are two of the most Your Brains Out." Worthy of Grammy hooks. Time has softened Somerville's music from his last album, "Mandala" catchy, lilting grooves buoy Shaggy's second acclaimed artists in Christian music circles, consideration. falsetto to warm and soulful effect, as (including a dynamic version of "Dance Of major -label release. Over tracks that are and on this album, son Benji shows that evident on the disco -soaked Sarasvati"). With pounding Taiko drum perfect for cruising or bubbling, he flexes big talent defmitely runs in the family. Gaither's RAP "Heartbeat " -a recent international club solos, screaming electric guitars, Tibetan fun. "Boombastic," a huge crossover hit that band mates on this entertaining effort are smash -and the sun -kissed ragga flutes, didgeridoos, and his patented rides an obscure King Floyd sample and is drummer Larry Babb (who has since been replaced by Ty Smith), guitarist John 0" JUNIOR M.A.F.I.A. anthem "Hurts So Good." His signature Pisciotta, bassist Scott Conspiracy militant gay activist lyrical attack has Harper, and vocalists Beth Box and Tiffany Arbuckle. The group PRODUCERS Various also mellowed into gleeful, gender - VITAL R EISSUES" Undeas/Big Beat/Atlantic 92614 specific love songs that are far more serves up an enjoyable album marked by Group is a collective of four acts from consciousness -raising JOHN COLTRANE engaging musical hooks, insightful lyrics, than anything "My Favorite Things." Also includes dates Brooklyn, N.Y.: Clepto, the Sixes, the from his vitriolic past. The Heavyweight Champion: The Complete Atlantic and great production that enhances the co-led by Milt Jackson and Don Cherry; Snakes, and Li9 Kim, who is, perhaps, the Recordings group's efforts. Standout cuts include `The the latter intriguingly matched Coltrane most stylish and gifted female rapper now COMPILATION PRODUCER: Joel Dorn Narrow Road," "As You Wish," and "You J A Z Z Atlantic/Rhino 71984 with the band and material of that other out. The dynamic lead single, "Player's Can't Get To Heaven." John Coltrane's Atlantic (1959 -61) free jazz icon, Omette Coleman. Anthem," is already certified gold and HOLLY COLE years marked a critical period for the tenor titan, destined to become a hip -hop classic. With Temptation KENNY DORHAM CLASSICAL when he - shuddering nitro beats and reverberating PRODUCER: Craig Street metamorphosed from a top hard 'Round About Midnight At The Cafe Bohemia Blue Note 31653 chords, the rest of the set proves to be bopper to a modal master leading the REISSUE PRODUCER: Michael Cuscuna JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH: Goldberg Variations Blue Note 33576 equally hot. It mixes sexy- but-hardcore While Tom Waits for no man, a woman oncoming avant -garde revolution. This Dmitry Sitkovetsky and the New European Strings tracks with cuts of boulevard belligerence. like Holly Cole proves more than a match lovingly packaged seven -disc set-of which Texan trumpeter and post -bop master Chamber Orchestra for him with this all -Waits set. At times, the "Outtakes" CD is stored in a facsimile Kenny Dorham major asset to the Art PRODUCER: Philip Waldway "Backstabbers" and "I Need You Tonight" -a Nonesuch 79341 blur the border between rap and soul, while Cole seems to return to her signature audiotape box- includes a hard- bound, 74- Blakey and Max Roach bands -was of the muted commands of "Get Money" mode of spare accompaniment, as on the page booklet detailing Coltrane's musical captured live at this 1956 club date that One the cornerstones of Western music, Bach's Goldberg Variations feature the Notorious B.I.G. trading lines blues theme "Train Song," but she may and personal history, reflections of other features tenor player J.R. Monterose, have entranced music lovers in with a rapacious woman played by Kim. surprise listeners with the horns that jazz greats, and more. Coltrane's sidemen guitarist Kenny Burrell, and piano great through the years keyboard frame jazzy nursery rhyme "Little Boy mark his rapid transformation, beginning Bobby Timmons. Durham swings madly on versions by artists as diverse as Glenn B.G. KNOCC OUT AND DRESTA Blue" or with a somewhat countrified with Prestige -era stalwarts Tommy such self-penned numbers as the Gould, Andras Schiff, Keith Jarrett, and Real Brothas version of oldie "Heart Of Saturday Flanagan, Mal Waldron, and Paul rhythmically offbeat "Monaco," the Pierre Hantai. Here violinist Dmitry PRODUCERS: Various Chambers, and ending with such frantically Sitkovetsky presents his arrangements -the Outburst 527899 Night." Other splendid moments arise boppish "Mexico City," the with the poignant melodies of "I Don't progressives as Eric Dolphy, McCoy bluesy, funky "KD.'s Blues," and the first transcription of the work for strings - Duo mixes crispy, aggressive beats with Want To Grow Up" and "Soldier's Tyner, and Elvin Jones, who were most popular theme "Royal Roost." Other and opens our ears to even greater felicities vibrating float like guitars and keys that Things," as well as with the rich, majestic often associated with his later Impulse] highlights include bebop standards "A of harmonic richness and expressive detail. ghosts. set, two blood On their first the changes of "Falling Down," "I Want releases. Featured are classic Trane Night In Tunisia" and the title cut, as well Sitkovetsky leads the New European Strings brothers from Compton -they both You," and "The Briar And The Rose" (the compositions `Giant Steps," "Naima," as fine turns at "My Heart Stood Still" and Chamber Orchestra in a ravishing debuted on Eazy -E's last album - last of which is embellished by Cole's "Central Park West," "Mr. P.C.," and the "Autumn In New York" performance that will melt the hearts of even passionately discuss such topics as countrymen the Canadian Brass). original version of his signature theme the staunchest traditionalists. A profound achievement.

SPOTLIGHT: Releases deemed by the review editors to deserve special attention on the basis of musical merit and Billboard chart potential. VITAL REISSUES: Rereleased albums of special artistic, archival, and commercial interest, and outstanding collections of works by one or more artists. PICKS () : New releases predicted to hit the top half of the chart in the corresponding format. CRITIC'S CHOICES ( *) : New releases, regardless of chart potential, highly recommended because of their musical merit. MUSIC TO MY EARS (A) : New releases deemed Picks which were featured in the "Music To My Ears" column as being among the most significant records of the year. All albums commercially available in the U.S. are eligible. Send review copies to Paul Verna, Billboard, 1515 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10036. Send R&B albums to J.R. Reynolds, Billboard, 5055 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036. Send country albums to Chet Flippo, Billboard, 49 Music Square W., Nashville, TN 37203. Send Latin albums to John Lannert, 1814 Fern Valley Road, Louisville, KY 40219. Other contributors: Marilyn Gillen (L.A.), Havelock Nelson (rap /N.Y.); Iry Lichtman (Broadway/cabaret/N.Y.); Heidi Waleson (classical/N.Y.); Drew Wheeler (jazz/N.Y.); Deborah Evans Price (contemporary Christian /Nashville); Gordon Ely (gospel); John Diliberto (new age).

72 BILLBOARD SEPTEMBER 2. 1995 www.americanradiohistory.com Sinale Reviews EDITED B Y LARRY FLICK

ADAM H. Feel Good (3:54) EMILIO It's Not The End Of The World P P U N T R Y * modern rock stations. O PRODUCERS: Stephen C. Washington, Adam H., C O (3:28) Fernando Kral PRODUCER: Barry Beckett BIG STICK Summerday (2:46) MARIAH CAREY Fantasy (no timing listed) WRITER: A. Hurstfield VINCE GILL Go Rest High On That WRITERS: P. Nelson, L. Boone, E. Clark * BCNY, ASCAP PUBLISHERS: Tree/Terilee/O PRODUCERS: Big Stick, Jim Sorensen PRODUCERS: Mariah Carey, Dave Hall PUBLISHER: Sony -Tex, BMI; Sony REMIXERS: Eddie "Love" Arroyo, Fernando Kral, Adam Mountain (4:00) Cross Keys, ASCAP WRITERS: Trance, Gill WRITERS: M. Carey, D. Hall, C. Frantz, T. Weymouth, H., Preppie Iwata PRODUCER: Tony Brown Capitol Cema) (CD promo) PUBLISHERS: Laguna, BMI; Pow Wow, ASCAP A. Belew, S. Stanley, J. Healey 79096 (c/o Hektoen 6041 (CD single) WRITER: V. Gill Pow Wow 505 (CD single) PUBLISHER: not listed PUBLISHER: Benefit, BMI The debut single in the country market by REMIXERS: Sean "Puffy" Combs, David Morales Vancouver newcomer raps with MCA 55098 (c/o Uni) (7 -inch single) Never mind that summer is just about Columbia 78043 (do Sony) (cassette single) this well -established Tejano star is a unabashed pop aplomb on this springy over. Big Stick should whack some good - Carey and producer Dave Hall deftly Beautiful, majestic, and easily one of beautiful ballad that should get this Texan disco /house anthem. His rhymes do not the best singles of Gill's already off to a great start with country radio. time seasonal sensibilities into radio re- create the magic of their 1994 mega - aim to be more than the catalyst for a distinguished career. This Gill- penned More than just another smooth country anyway. Not since the Waitresses has a smash, "Dream Lover," on this twirlin' good time, which they are. The female -fronted rock act delivered such contagious single from composition boasts a touching spiritual crooner, Emilio is a powerful stylist who first her only misfire of this single is that lyric teasing, torrid vocals. Distorted, roaring imminent fourth studio set. The two and Gill's consistently impeccable wrings every drop of emotion out of this Adam's voice is a tad too low in the vocal delivery. The chorus will give you guitars ripple over disenchanted samples have cooked up a joyous pop/hip -hop heartbreaking ballad. The single is being mix -a minor adjustment that could chills. different from and cheeky lyrics. Melting, delicious rock. love song that is seasoned with samples Stunningly released in both English and Spanish, make the difference in luring crossover else on radio, Contact: 212- 245 -3010. from the Tom Tom Club postdisco everything country this which should thrill existing fans and earn radio programmers to the table. single is a gutsy move for MCA that will him plenty of new ones. evergreen "Genius Of Love." Though LENNY KRAVITZ Rock And Roll Is Dead (3:13) Contact: 212 -307 -4400. likely be well rewarded. the bassline is taut and in da tight PRODUCER: Lenny Kravitz WRITER: L. Kravitz pocket of jeep- driven top 40 trends, DAVID BALL Honky Tonk Healin' (3:22) PUBLISHER: Miss Bessie, ASCAP Carey has the room needed to flex her PRODUCER: Blake Chancey D A N C E Virgin 11000 (do Cema) (CD promo) R & B voice to playfully acrobatic effect. R &B WRITERS: D. Ball, T. Polk Kravitz delivers a guitar -heavy eulogy to PUBLISHERS: EMI- Blackwood /Forrest Hills, BMI * ROZALLA Losing My Religion (7:24) and crossover programmers should Warner Bros. 7716 (7 -inch single) the deceased sonic disease that is * TINA MOORE All I Can Do (4:14) PRODUCERS: DNA of WRITERS: B. Berry, P. Buck, M. Mills, M. Stipe take note Sean "Puffy" Combs' PRODUCER: Michael J. Powell This one sounds like a good cure for rock'n'roll. Ironically, the singer employs remix, on which the song is stripped WRITERS: A. Martin, G. Smith PUBLISHERS: Night Garden/Warner- Tamerlane, BMI many of the same musical stereotypes to PUBLISHER: Rondor /Sony, BMI anything that ails you. Ball delivers this REMIXERS: Dancing Divaz, Love To Infinity, Apollo 14 down to a raw groove and features a Epic 78023 (do Sony) (12 -inch single) deliver his epitaph. Street Life/Scotti Bros. 78044 (c/o BMG) (cassette musical prescription with lots of two bitter Straightforward rap by 01' Dirty Bastard. The single) his guest steppin' barroom energy and whiskey - Rozalla's fine sophomore set, "Look No guitar riffs and drumming pepper only question remaining is, how long Moore has the talent to become a fierce soaked panache. The latest single from Further," deserves way more attention retro-funk rhythms. One hopes that the will it be before this single is No. 1? ruling diva on par with Whitney his "Thinkin' Problem" album, this and acclaim than it has received so far. unimaginative approach was intentional. Houston and Mariah Carey, both of looks to continue his winning Perhaps this ballsy trance/hi -NRG DIANA KING Love Triangle (no timing listed) sure INCENERATOR Spin U Round (3:00) PRODUCER: Andy Marvel whom come to mind during this pop - streak at country radio. rendition of the R.E.M. hit will do the PRODUCER: Greg Kendall WRITERS: D, King, A. Marvel, B. Mann sweetened R &B ballad. Moore has a trick. Her interpretation has more WRITER: not listed PUBLISHERS: Diana King/Mann Made, BMI; World Of similarly flexible range and a flair for TRACY BYRD Love Lessons (3:51) urgency than the original, throwing a PUBLISHER: Bumptious Hooty Andy /W'nR/W &R, ASCAP PRODUCER: Tony Brown Breather 01 (7 -inch single) REMIXERS: Howie Tee, Giovanni Salah romantic drama that will serve her well revealing light on some of its darker, WRITERS: J. Kilgore, T. Hewitt, M. Powell, S. Majors This Boston-based trio spins gently Work 77989 (do Sony) (cassette single) in the coming years. The first step is for PUBLISHERS: Saddle Tan/Acuff -Rose, BMI; Hewitt, previously untapped haunting qualities. The follow -up to "Shy Guy" saunters radio to make room for this most ASCAP DNA's production carefully measures the through this somber, soul- wrenching song. MCA 55102 (do Uni) (7 -inch single) down a more sultry, soulful path, deserving artist and this hitworthy need for engaging beats with minor -keyed Lead singer Lilia evokes gentle vocals in making excellent use of King's creamy track. One of many strong numbers on With the release of the title cut from his synth lines that match Rozalla's a firestorm of passive- aggressive singing. Smooth verses of this Moore's debut album. current album, Byrd slows the pace to performance. Of the remixes, only Apollo musicianship. Dreamy. Contact: 617 -576- midtempo gem burst into a hearty deliver a pretty, romantic ballad. 14's version is as strong as the album 9920. bridge and chorus on the strength of * MIDNIGHT VOICES Runaway (4:14) Byrd's smooth, rich voice and Brown's track. Give either a fair listen. PRODUCERS: Saga Bear, Dark Side, Midnight Voices solid production make this one a DRIVIN' N' CRYIN' Telling Stories (3:33) producer Andy Marvel's forceful WRITERS: W. Power, M. Bilai, W. Hammond, DJ Pause PRODUCER: John Porter percussion placement and King's fluid PUBLISHERS: Freedom WesVPartna, ASCAP; Music winner. WRITERS: K. Kinney, Nielsen, Sullivan reggae toasting. Like "Shy Guy," this From The Roots, BMI PUBLISHER: Drop In The Bucket, BMI Monster 7908 (CD single) CONFEDERATE RAILROAD Bill's A C DGC 4770 (do Uni) (CD promo) single has a hook that simply does not Laundromat, Bar And Grill 13:36) Drivin' N' Cryin' keeps plugging away at quit, which will be its ultimate fuel onto Intense tale of a father who falls victim to crack and heroin is told with PRODUCER: Barry Beckett e JANN ARDEN Gasoline (4:35) its own approach to unpretentious, pop and R &B playlists. WRITERS: M. Germino, J.A. Stewart PRODUCERS: Ed Cherney, Jann Arden affecting empathy and intelligence. PUBLISHERS: Sony Cross Keys/GMMI, ASCAP; WRITER: J.A. Richards straightforward rock. Rootsy rhythms and Millhouse/Songs Of PolyGram International, BMI PUBLISHER: not M PEOPLE Search For The Hero 14:o0) Smartly, there is little musical listed feel -good lyrics characterize this * Atlantic 6370 (7 -inch single) A &M 00071 (do PGD) (CD single) PRODUCERS: M People distraction from the track's rapping/ comfortable crooner, which is taken from WRITERS: M. Pickering, P. Heard singing trade -off, with a ticking This is the kind of rough and rowdy Arden's "Living Under June" gets a nice the DGC debut "Wrapped In Sky." PUBLISHERS: BMG, PRS; BMG Songs, ASCAP; uptempo number that has won Danny EMI-Blackwood, ASCAP midtempo beat, spare keyboards, and boost with the release of this rumbling REMIXER: Dave Hall turntable scratching providing all the Shirley and his pals a legion of country rhythm ballad. The blend of rockfish DELUXX FOLK IMPLOSION Daddy Never Epic 7331 Wo Sony) (cassette single) support needed. Though this single is fans. This is an energetic ode to the guitars, swelling organs, and a sturdy Understood (no timing listed) The second single since from the U.K. kind of waterin' hole where the backbeat gooses a more aggressive vocal PRODUCER: not listed strong enough to make it on its own WRITERS: L. Barlow, J. Davis, B. Fay, M. Perretta dance /pop act's "Elegant Slumming" merit, there is added commercial proprietor tells the artist before he out of Arden than she normally delivers. PUBLISHER: Loobiecore, BMI album is optimistic pop/hip -hop incentive added by the fact that one of takes the stage, "We don't like original Although the first audience for this gem London 7024 (CD promo) number that is perfectly in line with the group's members is Mohammed material unless it's been done before." will be triple -A, there is no reason why Taken from the soundtrack to the current radio trends. Heather Small Bilai from last season's cast of MTV's Before the song ends, Bill's place modern rock programmers who play the disturbing indie film "Kids," Deluxx Folk continues to be a uniquely enchanting "The Real World." Contact: 415 -871- erupts in pandemonium and all along likes of Sarah McLachlan should not go for Implosion offers a quick punk rock fix. The front woman, while her partners, Mike 5650. Shirley makes it sound like fun. this, too. screaming vocals are almost drowned out Pickering and Paul Heard, prove their by the screechy guitars that litter this mettle as tunesmiths who require over-the -top track. Street -smart rock. attention beyond the parameters of ROCK TRACKS nightclubs. Stick with the shuffling N E W N O T E W O R T H Y album version, which is miles ahead of & . THE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF R A P Dave Hall's curiously off-point remix. AMERICA LISA MOORISH I'm Your Man (4:07) Lump (2:121 remember this single from its red -hot PRODUCERS: Conrad Uno, Chris Ballew, Dave Dederer PRODUCER: Johnny D. WC AND THE MAAD CIRCLE West Up! (4:06) CORONA Try Me Out (3:26) run abroad last year, though it sounds as WRITERS: C. Ballew, The Presidents Of The United States * WRITER: not listed PRODUCER: Crazy Tonnes Of America PRODUCERS: Checo, Soul Train PUBLISHER: not listed did WRITERS: W.C., Crazy Tonnes, Ice Cube, Mack 10, fresh and relevant as it back then. PUBLISHERS: Flying Rabbi/David Dederer, Raw Poo, WRITERS: F. Bontempi, G. Spagna, A. Gordon REMIXER: Todd Terry G. Duke, B. Miller, M. Chancier, C.I. Johnson There is the potential for widespread ASCAP PUBLISHER: not listed Go! Discs/London 125 (cassette single) PUBLISHERS: Base Pipe/Woopeteewao/WB/Gangsta Columbia 7225 (do Sony) (CD promo) REMIXERS: Marc "M.K." Kinchen, Lee Marrow appeal in the track's combination of Boogie/Real And Ruft Muzik/Mycenae, ASCAP EastWest 9299 (do Elektra) (cassette single) Channing pop ingenue drops the pace of tense rave keyboards, guitar lines, and Any song that causes involuntary head - Payday/London 7021 (CD single) this Wham! chestnut down to a wriggling One of the leading acts of the ongoing throbbing baseline. The familiarity of bobbing convulsions and foot -tapping With the assistance of Ice Cube and Mack hip -hop smoker that is already a smash Euro -NRG invasion of the pop Lydon's voice is a big commercial plus might very well be considered a genuine 10, this rap track is a sure bet to cause a overseas. Single is bolstered by an - mainstream unleashes another especially since he delivers one of his hit. Such is the case with the easy-to- digest real commotion at rap -friendly pop radio. uncredited vocal by George Michael, sparkler from the album "Rhythm Of better performances in a hot second "Lump." Quick guitar tiffs and happy -go- Crazy -cool rhythms are created with a though Moorish has a vampish style that The Night." Corona is as giddy as an here. lucky vocals force -feed an infectious hook pumpin' funk bassline and percussion, as would have easily drawn the ardent ingenue can be, and she is surrounded that will stick to your brain like gum to a well as jumpy soul vocals. WC and the attention of top 40 programmers on her KE by a storm of syncopated beats and Strange World (4:32) shoe. A welcome distraction. Maad Circle share the mike with Cube and piano lines. own. Hard to imagine this one not riding PRODUCERS: Rick Neigher, Ké rollicking For a vastly WRITERS: Ké, M. Prendergrast Mack, as they detail wassup inside the a fast and furious wave to the top regions THE INBREDS Any Sense different flavor, try Marc "M.K." PUBLISHER: Schizo, ASCAP * Of Time (no timing West Coast rap scene. Gangsta cool. Kinchen's harder -edged house remix. of the Hot 100 within seconds. For those RCA 66582 (do BMG) (CD cut) listed) who need it, there are also a handful of PRODUCER: Dave Clark 0' FATHER DOM Rumors (4:121 Young singer/songwriter bows an WRITERS: The Inbreds DARE 2 B DIF'RENT Come To My Window PRODUCERS: Father Dom And The Dangerous Crew shimmy-inducing disco-styled remixes instantly contagious, rock -edged pop PUBLISHER: not listed (3:49) WRITER: D. Khaleel by Todd Terry. Tag 92606 (CD cut) PRODUCERS: The Brandt Brothers, Guiseppe D. strummer that nicely illuminates his PUBLISHERS: Zomba/Dom P, ASCAP WRITER: M. Etheridge quivering tenor range. His words outline The first emphasis cut from this Canadian Dangerous/Jive 42316 (do BMG) (12 -inch single) LEFTFIELD Open Up (no timing listed) PUBLISHER: M.L.E. /Almo life band's "Kombinator" collection is a simple, zYx 7843 (CD single) PRODUCERS: Lefdield the inherent troubles of day -to-day This rap retooling of the Timex Social WRITERS: Barnes, Daley, Lydon with a voice that is acutely observational but sharply worded take on a lazy, dead - Club's 1986 hit could catch the interest of Just in case you were starved for a PUBLISHERS: Hard Hands U.K./Rottert/WB, ASCAP but, smartly, not judgmental. The weight end relationship. Executed with a spare top 40 programmers. Father Dom attacks dance version of the Melissa Etheridge Columbia 7282 (do Sony) (cassette single) of the song is lightened with a toe - attack of drums and feedback -riddled those who attack in this fiery funk rap hit, here it is. Although the contrast of Highly regarded U.K. production team tapping backbeat and a lilting fiddle bass, the track is grounded by Mike track. The updated gangsta -flavor rap will the song's yearning words against the makes its stateside debut as a recording framework for its skittling electric and O'Neill's sullen vocal-which is not sit well with the "Montel Williams" or track's bright and peppy music is a bit act with a jittery dance track that acoustic guitar lines. Easily accessible to occasionally reminiscent of Michael Stipe. " Ricki Lake" set, as Dom shames those jarring at first, it is likely that fans of features John Lydon on guest lead triple -A and rock radio formats. From Armed with an unusual, but accessible who dwell in the dirty details of others. Fun Factory and Nicki French will be vocals. Import -savvy listeners will the equally strong album, "I Am [ ] " sound and a killer hook, this should be an Stop spreading those lies, already! delighted. Contact: 516-253 -0820. unquestionably easy addition to most

PICKS (p') : New releases with the greatest chart potential. CRITIC'S CHOICE ( *) : New releases, regardless of potential chart action, which the reviewer highly recommends because of their musical merit. NEW AND NOTEWORTHY: Highlights new and developing acts worthy of attention. Cassette, vinyl or CD singles equally appropriate for more than one format are reviewed in the category with the broadest audience. All releases available to radio and/or retail in the U.S. are eligible for review. Send copies to Larry Flick, Billboard, 1515 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10036. Country singles should be sent to Deborah Evans Price, Billboard, 49 Music Square W., Nashville, Tenn. 37203. Contributor: Brett Atwood (L.A.)

BILLBOARD SEPTEMBER 2, 1995 73 www.americanradiohistory.com The Enter *Active File INDUSTRY NEWS OF MULTIMEDIA SOFTWARE, VIDEO GAMES & ONLINE COMMUNICATION Online Store Has High -RAM CD -ROM Music Video's Future Wonder -Ful Promo mon denominator, because I knew that that would rise quickly to catch up with STEVIE WONDER will make a virtual LOS ANGELES -Meet Marc Canter, me." in -store to inaugurate one of the multimedia visionary. Best known as a Steve Goodman, VP of sales and newest online record stores, Music founder of MacroMind, which devel- marketing for Canter Technologies, Boulevard, which opened its digitized oped multimedia authoring tool "Direc- says the Aug. 24 launch of Windows '95 doors Aug. 16. tor," Canter has his eye firmly fixed on software by Microsoft is "perfect tim- The Grammy -winning recording art- music video's future, which he believes ing" for the title, since the expected ist's latest album, "Conversation is located a few miles past what is millions of buyers of the RAM -de- Peace," will be featured within the site, achievable here and now. manding software can be expected to along with his entire catalog. During He's also got a road map with which upgrade their computers to accommo- the promotion, the dates of which are to reach it. date it- something the chip makers still pending, portions of sales of Stevie "I worked backward from where I are gearing up for. Wonder product online will be donated wanted to be in eight or 10 years," says "Right now, of course, there are a lot to the American Express Charge Canter, to whom interactive TV, com- of people who won't be able to run the Against Hunger campaign, according plete with MIDI capabilities and the Windows version that requires 16 to Music Boulevard executives. networking prowess to allow for global megabytes," Goodman says. "But mov- Music Boulevard, at http: // jams, is the Holy Grail. "Then I plotted ing forward toward the end of the year, www.musicblvd.com, features more a course to get there that would let me it will be less and less of an issue, and than 100,000 albums, along with such use what's available along the way to by next year may be no issue at all." extra goodies as ear candy in the form deliver on at least part of the promise." of audioclips and eye candy in the guise The first step on the road, the poten- MEET THE BAND of an online magazine. The site has al- tially accessible on -ramp, is a CD- The CD -ROM features a real "media ready caught the record industry's ROM, due Sept. 15 via distributor Sony band," which includes Canter, and two eye -ads for product are scattered Interactive Entertainment, which Can- of its original interactive music videos, "The Smart Bar" is home to smart- talking bar -hoppers, with in -jokes about all within various music -genre depart- things The is ter describes as a "proof of concept" of one a pretty -pop love song performed cyber. arena one of many found within the forthcoming "Meet ments. Rates are based on the number MediaBand" CD -ROM. what truly interactive music video can by Kelley Gabriel ( "Undo Me") and the of "hits" ads receive, according to mar- be. 'We're shipping today, but we are other a hi -NRG techno groove ("House keting VP Jeff Magill. developing for tomorrow's technol- Jam "). itive, jam -like experience designed work on steps one and two as producer - ogy," Canter says. The clips are framed within a larger with multiple users in mind. From the of- choice of interactive content for NAME GAME: Sony's multimedia opera- "Meet MediaBand," three years in environment called the "aether- main interface, users can choose one of these systems, and a consultant to the tions underwent some changes last the making, is more than a proof of RAVE," which contains six unique en- four "continents" of music, each of people who will need to fill the interac- week, including a name change for concept, of course. The CD -ROM, vironments to explore: the stage, the which features a different mix and dif- tive channels with programming. Sony Electronic Publishing, which is which Canter's San Francisco-based smart bar (rife with computer jokes), ferent types of interaction. Clicking on "It all hinges on creating scalable now called Sony Interactive Entertain- company, Canter Technologies, has the archives, the tekno room (a back- free -floating images, for instance, content right now," says Canter, mean- ment, and is still headed by president been selling via direct mail for several stage area for "technos and nerds "), yields various audio and video samples. ing that such content can be placed on Olaf Olafsson. Its Sony Imagesoft, months at approximately $55, is a full- the kids' room (which features a pre- "We do recognize the 'twitchiness' CD -ROMs, within Media Bar "raves," meanwhile, becomes Sony Interactive fledged consumer- entertainment prod- view of MediaBand's next title, the kid - factor," Canter says of his music vid- or on interactive TV channels. "You Studios, while U.K. unit Sony Psygno- uct, albeit not necessarily for the mas- skewed "Macaroni Man "), and the eos' game -like elements. "It's the inter- have to think ahead." sis becomes Sony Interactive Europe. ses. It's not the content that limits the swag shop. activity of Nintendo games with the audience, but what accessing the con- "Undo Me" is a fairly straightfor- production values of MTV." Having STELLAR NUMBERS: Simon & Schuster tent demands from a user's computer. ward music video with a twist-or 16, fun, Canter adds, is the goal. Interactive says it has shipped 300,000 "Meet MediaBand" will bow as the to be exact. As the video, depicting a Back on the concept front, though, copies of its "Star Trek Omnipedia," first consumer -targeted CD -ROM to blossoming romance, unspools, users Canter admits that the MediaBand, as Online Service the largest shipment of a multimedia boast a computer requirement of 16 are given the option of heating things a performing unit, won't be a big draw. title thus far from a traditional print megs of random -access memory, a fact up (by clicking on a fire icon) or cooling 'We're showing what we can do with publisher. By contrast, the interactive prominently displayed on the packag- them down (an ice cube). Both the mu- this technology," he says. `But imagine Has Female Focus division initially shipped only 35,000 co- ing to "avoid unpleasant surprises," sic and storyline react to the choice. what a Michael Jackson could do, or a pies of its earlier "Star Trek" title, Canter says. Most consumer CD -ROM If things are going badly, users can David Bowie." On Her "Star Trek: The Next Generation In- titles on the market ask for a minimum rewind, or "undo," and try a different Canter hopes to work with record la- Interactive teractive Technical Manual," which has of four megs (with eight often recom- approach with their dates. And for bels, he says, executive producing sim- LOS ANGELES -American Laser gone on to sell more than 295,000 co- mended), which is still a standard in dates that are clearly unsalvageable, ilarly interactive discs for major art- Games' newest division, Games for pies to date, according to the company. off-the -shelf multimedia PCs. users get the option of trying another ists; no deals have yet been set. Her, has a new name, Her Interactive, The new disc, which hit stores Aug. 15 Canter agrees that he is leading his guy altogether, picking from the four designed to reflect the company's ex- at $55 -$60, is a voice -activated refer- market, but not by much. "I made a de- offered. THE MEDIA BAR pansion into a variety of interactive ence guide to all things "Star Trek." cision not to build to the lowest corn- "House Jam" is a more cleanly intu- Both "Undo Me" and "House Jam" arenas, all with a welcome female fo- work within the context of a single - cus. Among the arenas are Her Online, LOUVRE AT FIRST SIGHT: BMG Inter- user CD -ROM, but Canter envisions an online service due to launch this fall, active Entertainment will bring them migrating into phase two of his and a planned "Sure She Can!" series France's famed Louvre museum to road map to music's multimedia future: of educational CD -ROMs, which will the States next month, virtually Soundgarden In The Unknown the Media Bar. profile "girls and women who follow speaking. The multimedia arm of These site -based locations, already their dreams." BMG Entertainment is releasing the Band On Windows CD Plus Sampler appearing in early form as cybercafes First up from Her Interactive, how- European award -winning "Le Lou- boasting Internet stations, are the in- ever, is a live-action CD -ROM game, vre -The Palace & Its Paintings" in LOS ANGELES Soundgarden is Soundgarden's full CD Plus, terim step toward home -based interac- "McKenzie & Co.," aimed at girls 9 -15. September at a suggested $49.95 re- taking another leap into the un- keyed to its multiplatinum album tive music experiences, Canter says. The game will feature a youth -oriented tail. known-the Microsoft Network. "Superunknown," is due out in "In the '80s, people went to clubs to soundtrack, and there are plans to in- In other BMG Interactive news, The A &M act is among the first to October from A&M. see this new thing called 'music vid- clude five up- and -coming young bands. the company has appointed Don be featured within the music section The Microsoft Network element is eos,' " Canter says. "Media Bars will be Already on board are the Albuquerque, Traeger to the new post of VP of of the new commercial online serv- tied to the final leg of the band's places you can go to experience inter- N.M. -based Strawberry Zots, who pro- A &R, with responsiblity for oversee- ice, which launched Aug. 24 along European tour, which runs through active TV in the time before every- vide the game's theme song, "And You ing software development for BMG with the computer company's Win- Saturday (9). Dubbed "The Virtual body's wired for it." Drive Your Pretty Car," which is from Interactive's U.S. third -party devel- dows '95 software. The band is also Tour," the band site will boast digi- Imagine people throwing Nerf balls their album "Friends Forever," as well opers, as well as cultivating new a part of Microsoft's Win '95 CD Plus tized photos of the performances at a screen to trigger the grooves in as another song, "So I Did." third -party relationships. Traeger, multi-artist sampler, which is being posted immediately following the "House Jam," Canter muses, or inter- Her Interactive plans to pack a sep- who will head the San Francisco of- bundled with Win '95- equipped com- gigs, among other elements. It's in- acting with the lovers in "Undo Me" arate audio CD featuring the bands' fice, was most recently VP of creative puters and will include a portion of cluded within the "Microsoft Music while socializing with their own dates music with the CD -ROM game. The ti- development for Electronic Arts. the band's forthcoming CD Plus ti- Central" music forum online. via interactive cameras and virtual -re- tle is due in November at approxi- tle, "Alive In The Superunknown," The band also has .a Web site ality experiences. mately $60. GHOST IN THE MACHINE: Jazz On- among it offerings. Other confirmed within the Rocktropolis arena Phase three, pegged for the early 'We're reaching out to a whole new line, home to the revamped Warner acts on the disc, which includes a di- (http: / /Rocktropolis.corn/ 2000s, will bring all of this into the market, and the music in the game will Jazz Space, had its Web address rect online link, are Randy Newman, Soundgarden), which will include a home, Canter says. At that point, the be an important aspect of this project," nicked in the Aug. 26 issue. The site Mary Chapin Carpenter, and Sky teaser to the Microsoft "tour" multimedia entrepreneur hopes to says Patricia Flanigan, executive direc- can be reached via http:/ /www.jazz Cries Mary (Billboard, Aug. 26). arena. have positioned himself through his tor of Her Interactive. onln.com/JAZZ /.

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IpIl C1FUIF [ Republic's Future Is Cloudy (Again) Sunsplash Pushes TIVI 118. Viacom Puts Vid Distributor On The Block Importance Of By Seth Goldstein BY EILEEN FITZPATRICK sold off separately. Ross. Two marketing staffers "That would be too big of a bite came aboard at the same time. In Regional Shows HALF EMPTY, HALF FULL: LOS ANGELES -For the second for us," says former Republic addition, Tom Szwak, director of Looked at from one angle, video time in two years, Republic Pic- president Steven Beeks, now exec- purchasing for Blockbuster, re- Maybe the Video Software retailers have never been health- tures Home Video will get a new utive VP at newly created Hall- cently joined Republic as senior Dealers Assn. national conven- ier. Looked at from another, owner who could push the inde- mark Home Video. "At this point, VP of acquisitions and develop- tion should have been held in they're in big trouble. Despite pendent supplier through another the price is much too big for us to ment. Myrtle Beach, S.C. That was the Wall Street's eager response to corporate upheaval. imagine." A Turner purchase would put site of Sunsplash '95, the annual initial public offerings, we're in- The pending shake -up follows Vidmark Entertainment and some people, particularly those in gathering of four Southern chap- clined to believe the latter. Viacom's Aug. 10 announcement LIVE Home Video agree that the sales, on the street. Under execu- ters of the VSDA. Unless there's a significant that it will sell Spelling Entertain- Spelling price tag is well beyond tive VP Stuart Snyder, Turner The meeting, held Aug. 10 -12 change in approach, specialty ment, which comprises Republic, their reach. Home Entertainment has tripled at the Radisson -Kingston Planta- outlets will continue their single - an international television and The leading contender, industry its payroll to sell Turner releases tion Resort, drew a strong posi- minded pursuit of rental nirvana. movie distribution unit, and Virgin observers speculate, is acquisi- and those of New Line Home tive response from attendees con- They just don't get it: Sell - Interactive Entertainment. tion- minded Turner Broadcasting. Video, which still controls market- tacted by Billboard. One through is key to long -term suc- Republic was acquired by Spell- Turner is also bidding for TV syn- ing duties. manufacturer's rep remarked cess, and not just from the sales ing in 1994 after the television pro- dicator King World Productions "When Spelling came in, em- that his meetings were more proof used (previously viewed) cas- ducer was purchased by Block- Inc. and independent movie maker ployees were reassured that they ductive than those he held at settes. buster Entertainment in 1993. the Samuel Goldwyn Co. and still wouldn't get absorbed by World- VSDA's Dallas convention in To paraphrase Charles Foster Republic inherited the now -de- has designs on CBS, even after vision," says a source familiar with May. Kane, every survey, every straw funct Worldvision Home Video, a Westinghouse announced its $5 Republic. "But three months later, There were plenty of folks to poll, indicates that sell -through unit of Spelling. Then, last year, billion -plus deal. there were a lot of lost jobs -so meet with- retailers were thick has won the race for the con- Viacom bought Blockbuster. "Turner is an obvious choice, be- they're pretty worried over there among the approximately 850 sumer's pocketbook. Rental? Industry analysts estimate tele- cause it likes to buy libraries," about being sold again." registrants. It was the biggest Well, it's not going away, but it's vision producer Spelling's value at says one Hollywood executive. A Viacom spokesman says the turnout yet for Sunsplash, double also not going anywhere. The lat- $1.5 billion, placing the firm out of "And there are very few libraries company plans to hold onto Virgin that of 1994, and that augurs well est statistics indicate a whopping reach for even the most ambitious with the caliber of Republic's that Interactive, which will be operated for the East Coast Video Show 20% decline from last year's video company without studio or become available." independently of Viacom New Me- Oct. 24 -26 in Atlantic City, N.J. peak -and during what should TV backing. Republic's library of A Turner spokeswoman would dia. No staff changes are antici- (Continued on page 78) be rental's hottest time of the 1,400 feature films and 15,000 not comment on acquisition plans. pated, he says. year. It gets worse in the Death hours of TV programming is esti- The most valuable asset in Re- Valley known as back -to- school. mated to be worth $80 million -$120 public's library is "It's A Wonder- Some know a plateau when million. The video unit will not be ful Life," which sells about they're standing on it. Wax - 250,000- 300,000 units annually. Works/VideoWorks, the quintes- Republic's 50th anniversary cam- sential rental distributor, hopes paign for "Wonderful" should fur- CATCH THE WAVE! to convert its flock of Midwes- ther spike sales (Billboard, Aug. tern mom -and -pop accounts to 26). In addition, Republic's Hall- the glories of sales. Sell- through mark Hall of Fame series of 18 ti- presently represents 30% of tles kicks in another 1 million units WaxWorks' revenues, a figure annually. that matches the financial profile Other steady performers in- of the average Video Software clude include John Wayne fea- Dealers Assn. member. In five tures, especially "The Quiet Man," years, WaxWorks expects sell - "The Cliffhanger" serials, and TV through to achieve 50/50 parity shows "Beauty And The Beast," with rental. "The Addams Family," and "Twin For other distributors serving Peaks." bigger markets, the change may Regardless of the buyer, past be more drastic still. But wher- experience indicates that Republic ever they're located, video re- staff changes are imminent. Fol- tailers will find it hard to avoid lowing the 1993 mergers, Beeks the impact of low cassette prices. and other longtime executives, The trend has them caught in including Russell Goldsmith and a squeeze. First, there are the Bosom Buddies. Puffin, one of the Glenn Ross, were forced out to vendors releasing quality catalog stars of Turner Home Entertainment's make way for Robert Sigman and titles for less than $10. Disney "The Swan Princess," receives a warm others on his Worldvision team. dispelled any doubts about the welcome from a youngster enrolling in Sigman, formerly Worldvision importance of budget releases the KinderVision program. As president, was named Republic With Playboy's Playmates on the move and making a sensual splash president/CEO, replacing Beeks. when it announced that Buena announced at the May Video Software globe. Immerse your customers in Re- at exotic destinations around the Vista Home Video was shipping Dealers Assn. convention in Dallas, Over the past year, the new 28 features at $9.99 suggested public has beefed up its sales and excitement with this all -new extravaganza in our best-selling series. Turner provided free identification Wet & Wild: Hot Holidays. Surfs up for good times! list (deep discounters will price videotapes to parents who brought their marketing department, adding them $2 -$3 less). Eight more ar- children to the participating Wal -Mart five regional staffers within the 15 in rive in November (Billboard, store in Miami. The Aug. 5 taping past year. It now has the Aug. 26). session was one of 10 that Turner held field. PLAYBOY HOME VIDEO (Continued on page 78) that day at various retailer locations. Charlie Weinryt was named VP a 1995 Playboy. All Rights Reserved. of marketing in May, replacing

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Groovin' delivers a lecture in front Dustin Hoffman 2 35 2 OUTBREAK (R) Warner Home Video 13632 "Curdled ") -now goes to tunes such as Marvin of a seemingly already Morgan Freeman the way of so many Gaye's "Got To Give It converted audience for Whoopi Goldberg 3 4 4 BOYS ON THE SIDE (R) Warner Home Video 13570 others in her orbit with a Up," Diana Ross' "Ain't most of this video, which Mary- Louise Parker high- energy fitness No Mountain High is rather dryly presented Shelly Long video. Filmed in Miami Enough," and Rare considering its juicy 4 5 4 THE BRADY BUNCH MOVIE (PG -13) Paramount Home Video 32678 GaryCole and backed by a mélange Earth's "Get Ready," as subject matter. New Une Home Video Jim Carrey of house, techno, and well as Shanice's "I Love Hamilton's dissertation 5 2 9 DUMB AND DUMBER (PG -13) Turner Home Entertainment 4036 Jeff Daniels Latin music, Fuentes Your Smile," Boyz II includes reports of alien Michael Douglas takes to the mat with Men's "End Of The sightings as early as 6 3 9 DISCLOSURE (R) Warner Home Video 13575 Demi Moore instructor Gizelle Road," and more, 1948, testimony of Rocque de Escobar in an Alexander conducts an government workers who William r 7 1 5 STAR TREK GENERATIONS (PG) Paramount Home Video 32988 Patrick Stewart aerobics and muscle hourlong class that claim to have come face to toning workout. The predominantly consists face with otherworldly Jodie Foster 8 6 5 NELL (PG -13) FoxVideo 8737 program concludes with a of a vigorous aerobics and even his Liam Neeson creatures, fun segment on nutrition, routine. Alexander is a own sighting of an Meg Ryan 9 8 5 I.Q. (PG) Paramount Home Video 32678 in which Fuentes takes a recognizable personality, unidentified flying object Tim Robbins trip through the and her workout is solid roaring down his street. Omar Epps aisles and and have hot 10 12 3 HIGHER LEARNING (R) Columbia TriStar Home Video 73393 supermarket invigorating. UFOs been Kristy Swanson Latest in the " What Do advises viewers how to topics for years, but the To Be Hollywood Pictures Home Video Sinbad You Want When order in a restaurant. presentation, length, and 11 9 4 HOUSEGUEST (PG) You Grow Up ?" live - Buena Vista Home Video 3631 Phil Hartman Video is available in DOCUMENTARY price of this program action series is full of English and Spanish and render it appealing only Paul Newman 12 NEW NOBODY'S FOOL (R) Paramount Home Video 32941 and Jessica Tandy monkey business is directed by the same to academics and the more. Three children team that gave Cindy "Death & Taxes," extremely devoted. Christian Slater 13 10 9 MURDER IN THE FIRST (R) Warner Home Video 13895 share their trip to the Crawford her video Country People Kevin Bacon Cincinnati Zoo, which muscle. Productions (310 -396- Walt Disney Home Video Chevy Chase includes visits with all 14 NEW MAN OF THE HOUSE (PG) 9242), 113 minutes, Buena Vista Home Video 4703 Jonathan Taylor Thomas kinds of animals, as well $29.95. Matthew Modine as zoo keepers, who 15 17 2 BYE BYE LOVE (PG -13) FoxVideo 8751 "Sex Talk," TMW Randy Quaid explain the various Media Group (800 -262- There are lots of people Tom Cruise aspects of their job. 8862), 60 minutes, who loathe the IRS, but 16 11 11 INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE (R) Warner Home Video 13176 Brad Pitt Probably the only chance $19.95. few likely as much as the MCA/Universal Home Video for youngsters to witness family of Gordon Kahl, 11 NEW BILLY MADISON (PG -13) Adam Sandler Uni Dist. 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That well - Gary Oldman 20 15 5 IMMORTAL BELOVED (R) Columbia TriStar Home Video 74763 Production values are publicized controversy, Isabella Rossellini excellent, and bright, which ended in Kahl's Tim Robbins recognizable packaging death, is the subject of 21 16 19 THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (R) Columbia TriStar Home Video 74593 Morgan Freeman will draw eyes at this unapologetically Touchstone Home Video Ellen Barkin retail. slanted documentary 22 19 5 BAD COMPANY ,Ri Buena Vista Home Video 2757 Laurence Fishbume that turns up question question New Line Home Video after about how L. Warner: The 23 24 3 IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS (R) Sam Neill "The Ketchup "Jack Turner Home Entertainment 2680 the government handled Mogul," White Vampires," Celebrity the matter from Last Hollywood Pictures Home Video Sarah Jessica Parker Star Video (908 -229- 24 23 3 MIAMI RHAPSODY (PG 13) Home Entertainment beginning to end. As Buena Vista Home Video 2752 Mia Farrow 2343), 104 minutes, (818-595-0666), 90 riveting as the MCA/Universal Home Video Billy Zane $19.95. 25 22 3 DEMON KNIGHT (R) minutes, $24.95. Whitewater or Waco Uni Dist. Corp. 82325 William Sadler trials could ever hope to Kerry Fox Gregory Orr, the 26 27 3 SHALLOW GRAVE (R) PolyGram Video 800635275 It's that time of year be, the film -which had a Christopher Eccleston filmmaker grandson of again, when spooks come This is the video from limited festival run -has Warner Bros. strongman Winona Ryder out to play tricks and which every paranoid only a slim potential 27 20 8 LITTLE WOMEN (PG) Columbia TriStar Home Video 01023 Jack Warner, plays host Susan Sarandon provide treats for parent will run, but those audience, but provides to this collage of Wesley Snipes children at video outlets. who are interested in plenty of fodder for those 28 18 10 DROP ZONE (R) Paramount Home Video 32734 memories about the Gary Busey A truly benign Halloween starting a progressive interested in its subject tale, the animated movie mogul, whose Ethan Hawke dialog with their children matter. legacy includes 29 25 4 BEFORE SUNRISE (R) Columbia TriStar Home Video 06686 "Ketchup Vampires" such Julie Delpy will wholeheartedly classics as "Casablanca," recounts the story of the embrace it. A Miramax Home Entertainment Irene Jacob therapist "My Fair Lady," "The 30 29 4 RED (R) vegetarian, tomato - leads a Buena Vista Home Video 4373 Jean -Louis Trintgnant Clinton -esque and, of loving cousins of Count town meeting with Maltese Falcon," MCA/Universal Home Video Arnold Schwarzenegger course, Bugs Bunny. 31 21 10 JUNIOR (PG -13) Dracula, who prefer parents and children that Uni Dist. Corp. 42394 Danny DeVito ketchup Archival footage from the to blood any day. leaves no stone unturned studio and personal The kooky spooks are in in the realm of matters 32 28 2 THE SWAN PRINCESS (G) Turner Home Entertainment 8021 Animated collections recalls the for a ride when their not - sexual: abstinence, birth magical era when New Line Home Video Sigourney Weaver so -nice relatives come control, AIDS, sexually 33 33 6 DEATH AND THE MAIDEN (R) fledgling film studios Tumer Home Entertainment 3011 Ben Kingsley for calling the ancient transmitted diseases, really carried the Hel manual on vampirehood, abortion, masturbation, 34 34 3 BORN TO BE WILD (PG, Warner Home Video 14500 personalities of their Shaver which the Ketchups family planning, fantasy, is swiped more than a founders. That the Linda and more. Tailor -made world in which Warner 35 31 7 THE LAST SEDUCTION R; PolyGram Video 8006344613 generation ago in order Bill Pullman for school sex -education emerged after a sojourn to curtail the legacy of classes, the program also Joanne Whaley- Kilmer with his always -colorful 36 30 7 SCARLETT (NR) Cabin Fever Entertainment 950 Dracula. Narrated by the works at home for Timothy Dalton older brothers, Harry, original Elvira -on loan parents to watch Jean Reno Albert, and Sam. 37 26 14 THE PROFESSIONAL (R) Columbia TriStar Home Video 74743 from her stint as spokes - themselves or with their Gary Oldman spook for the Coors Interviews with Orr and children. family a MCA/Universal Home Video Brewing Co. story other members, 38 32 8 STREET FIGHTER (PG -13) Jean-Claude van Damme -the Uni Dist. Corp. 82366 lots smattering of actors, and is witty and contains author and historian Neal Sharon Stone of original songs. "The Karen Alexander "UFOs & Underground 39 NEW THE QUICK AND THE DEAD (R) Columbia TriStar Home Video 73513 Gabler provide Gene Hackman Bases," Lightworks Motown Workout," perspective -which is Miramax Home Entertainment Brian O'Halloran Motown Video/ Audio & Video (800 -795- 40 36 12 CLERKS (R) not completely Buena Vista Home Video 3618 Jeff Anderson HEALTH /FITNESS sugarcoated -on Jack ITA gold certification for a minimum of 125,000 units or a dollar volume of $9 million at retail and the brothers Warner. for theatrically released programs, or of at least 25,000 units and $1 million at suggested retail for "Daisy Fuentes: Totally Video Previews is a weekly look at new titles at sell- through prices. At once touching and nontheatrical titles. 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Against a COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE SALES REPORTS. Blockbuster Suit Y Y Ú w Lj O ó c w y Label Principa á h'-.,, Ex- Employees To Be Heard 3 TITLE g Distributing Label, Catalog Number Performers i ÿ7, LEGAL EAGLE: Blockbuster starring Pierce Brosnan as the * * * No. 1 * * * PLAYBOY: THE BEST OF PAMELA Playboy Home Video has won a legal decision that al- new Bond. 1995 NR 19.95 1 1 8 Pamela Anderson lows the company to proceed in ANDERSON Uni Dist. Corp. PBV0790

a lawsuit against two former em- 2 4 2 THE SWAN PRINCESS Turner Home Entertainment 8021 Animated 1995 G 24.98 ployees who jumped ship to work WHEELING AND Dealing:

for Hollywood Entertainment. Pay cable channel Showtime has 3 2 16 FORREST GUMP Paramount Home Video 32583 Tom Hanks 1994 PG -13 22.95 In January, Blockbuster went signed Hallmark Entertainment Columbia Music Video in home Flor- to handle video distribution, its 3 10 FLOYD: PULSE Pink Floyd 1995 NR 24.98 to court its state, 4 PINK Sony Music Video 50121 ida, as well as in Oregon, claim- third such deal in two years. Walt Disney Home Video DISNEY'S SING ALONG SONGS: NR 12.99 and the agreement, Hall- 6 4 Animated 1995 ing that William Zebe Under 5 POCAHONTAS Buena Vista Home Video 4814 violated their em- mark gets international rights to Mark Perkins Miramax Home Entertainment Brandon Lee 1994 R 19.99 ployment contract by disclosing 10 "Showtime Original Pictures" 6 7 11 THE CROW Buena Vista Home Video 3034 as well as domestic rights to 20 company secrets to Hollywood, Walt Disney Home Video Animated 1994 G 26.99 based in Portland, Ore. Block- features. Hallmark will also co- 7 5 25 THE LION KING Buena Vista Home Video 2977 and co- finance six addi- buster also alleges that produce PLAYBOY: WET & WILD -HOT Playboy Home Video 8 NEW Various Artists 1995 NR 19.95 Hollywood il- tional titles. HOLIDAYS Uni Dist. Corp. PBV0776 legally hired Over the Wil Hornell 14500 1995 PG 19.99 Zebe and Per- past two 9 8 3 BORN TO BE WILD Warner Home Video Helen Shaver kins. years, Show - Playboy Home Video 10 NEW PLAYBOY: THE GIRLS OF RADIO Various Artists 1995 NR 19.95 Florida Cir- time aligned Uni Dist. Corp. PBV0775 cuit Judge itself with PLAYBOY: PLAYMATE OF THE Playboy Home Video 11 12 14 Julie Lynn Cialini 1995 NR 19.95 Patricia Co- rIAÍí PolyGram YEAR 1995 Uni Dist. Corp. PBV0773 calis has ruby Eileen Fitzpatrick Video and MICHAEL JACKSON: VIDEO Epic Music Video 12 10 9 Michael Jackson 1995 NR 19.98 led against Paramount GREATEST HITS -HISTORY Sony Music Video 50123 Zebe and Per- Home Video. PLAYBOY: THE GIRLS OF HAWAIIAN Playboy Home Video Various Artists 1995 NR 19.95 kins, clearing the way for a judg- The latter deal covers comedy 13 9 14 TROPIC Uni Dist. Corp. PBV0771 ment. Blockbuster seeks $10 mil- specials and some features due PLAYBOY: REAL COUPLES -SEX Playboy Home Video 14 NEW Various Artists 1995 NR 19.95 lion in damages and an in 1996. PolyGram released IN DANGEROUS PLACES Uni Dist. Corp. PBV0777 injunction to prevent the pair "Fallen Angels," a series of Arnold Schwarzenegger 12 TRUE LIES FoxVideo 8640 1994 R 19.98 from going to Hollywood. The shorts directed by celebrities in 15 11 Jamie Lee Curtis

had worked in Blockbuster's 1993. NR two 16 13 4 LITTLE RASCALS COLL.: VOL. 13 Cabin Fever Entertainment 134 The Little Rascals 1995 14.95 real estate department. The pipeline to PolyGram was closed, however, when FAR FROM HOME: THE ADVENTURES Mimi Rogers "We haven't won the case, but abruptly 11 18 9 FoxVideo 8730 1994 PG 19.98 at least we're going to get Showtime canceled its knockoff OF YELLOW DOG Bruce Davison Barney Home Video heard," says a Blockbuster of the HBO series "Tales From NEW FRIENDS Various Artists 1995 NR 14.95 18 NEW BARNEY: MAKING The Lyons Group 2006 spokesman. The chain expects a The Crypt" due to poor ratings. MN Music Television from Cocalis While most of the product 17 6 BOYS: DON'T HANG UP The Jerky Boys 1995 NR 14.98 final ruling Judge 19 THE JERKY Sony Music Video 49682 in October. slated for Hallmark is priced for BEAVIS & BUTT -HEAD: THE MTV Music Television will be sell- through Animated 1995 NR 14.98 rental, some 20 14 13 Music Video 49658 family entertainment. The first FINAL JUDGEMENT Sony ABC Video As title is "Triple Cross," a rental ROCK: GRAMMAR ROCK Animated 1995 NR 12.95 GOLDEN RETURN: part 21 NEW SCHOOLHOUSE Paramount Home Video 47021 of the festivities surrounding release due in stores Sept. 12. PENTHOUSE: INTERNATIONAL Penthouse Video reintro- Meanwhile, WarnerVision's 29 9 Various Artists 1995 NR 19.95 MGM/UA Home Video's 22 AMATEUR VIDEOS WarnerVision Entertainment 50795 -3 duction of the James Bond Col- KidVision label has picked up do- lection, consumers will get a mestic rights to "Gumby -The 23 16 6 BARAKA MPI Home Video 7060 Various Artists 1995 NR 29.98 to live in the fast lane. Movie," the 90- minute feature chance BC Vd ROCK: AMERICA ROCK Aieo Animated 1995 NR 12.95 Through the "License To Thrill" currently in limited theatrical 24 NEW 00 SCHOOLHOUSE Paramount Home Video 47022 Arrow Re- sweepstakes, MGM/UA will give distribution through Island Video STORY Bob Marley And The Wailers 1990 NR 14.95 away a 1996 BMW Z3 roadster, leasing. The clayman hipster de- 25 15 26 THE BOB MARLEY PolyGram Video 4400823733 Dec. 26 $19.95. which arrives at car dealers this buts in stores at SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK: MULTIPLICATION ABC Video 6. Animated 1995 NR 12.95 fall. KidVision plans a full- fledged 26 NEW ROCK Paramount Home Video 47023 Three first -prize winners will marketing campaign, including a be able to choose among three packaged -goods tie -in partner 27 19 3 LITTLE RASCALS COLL.: GIFT BOX Cabin Fever Entertainment 1341 The Little Rascals 1995 NR 112.15 vacations, including a ride on the and television, print, and radio Harvey Keitel Live Home Video 68993 1992 R 14.98 Orient Express, a cruise to the advertising. It may also offer a 28 23 50 RESEVOIR DOGS Tim Roth Bahamas, or a trip to Las Vegas free Gumby figure, which will be PLAYBOY'S EROTIC FANTASIES: Playboy Home Video 29 20 14 Various Artists 1995 NR 19.95 with $2,500 in gambling money. shrink -wrapped on each cas- FORBIDDEN LIASONS Uni Dist. Corp. PBV0780 Each of the locales were destina- sette. BBC Video 30 24 2 THE WRONG TROUSERS Animated 1994 NR 9.98 tions of that world- renowned spy WarnerVision holds television FoxVideo 8250 James Bond. Secondary prizes rights to "Gumby," produced PENTHOUSE: WOMEN IN AND Penthouse Video 31 22 16 Various Artists 1995 NR 19.95 are 10 $250 Sharper Image gift and directed by creator Art OUT OF UNIFORM WarnerVision Entertainment 50787 -3 certificates and 50 T- shirts fea- Clokey. ABC Video 32 NEW III. SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK: SCIENCE ROCK Animated 1995 NR 12.95 turing the 007 logo. Paramount Home Video 47024 for the contest Bruce Willis 1988 Entry forms 33 39 59 DIE HARD FoxVideo 1666 R 14.98 will be inside each of the eight re- ON PARADE: After losing Bonnie Bedelia Tony Little to WarnerVision, Pa- Penthouse Video packaged Bond videos, which 34 25 9 PENTHOUSE: PET ROCKS Sex Monks 1995 NR 19.95 are coming back on the market rade Video is coming back with a WarnerVision Entertainment 50794 -3

Nov. 7 after a 16 -month morato- series of exercise tapes developed 35 21 17 UNDER SIEGE Warner Home Video 12569 Steven Seagal 1992 R 14.98 rium. The titles, which have a by the trainers at Gold's Gym. MCA/Universal Home Video Sam Neill new price $14.95 each, are "Gold's Gym: Cardio Mix" and O 1993 PG -13 24.98 point, 36 26 46 JURASSIC PARK Corp. 82061 Laura Dern "Diamonds Are Forever," "Gold's Gym: On Target" will be Uni Dist. Penthouse Video 26, priced at PENTHOUSE: SWIMSUIT 2 Various Artists 1995 NR 19.95 "From Russia With Love," "Live released Sept. 37 RE -ENTRY WarnerVision Entertainment 50784 -3 And Let Die," "Thunderball," $14.98. The videos will be packed "Dr. No," "Goldfinger," "On Her with discount coupons worth more 38 30 11 R.E.M.: PARALLEL Warner Reprise Video 3 -38426 R.E.M. 1995 NR 19.98 Majesty's Secret Service," and than $200 for a variety of mer- CYNDI LAUPER: TWELVE DEADLY Epic Music Video Cyndi Lauper 1995 NR 19.98 "You Only Live Twice." chandise, including a free month's 39 31 3 CYNS...AND THEN SOME Sony Music Video 49196 at participating A bargain gift pack can be membership THE GRIND WORKOUT HIP HOP MW Home Video 33 7 Various Artists 1995 NR 12.98 bought for $44.92. The deluxe Gold's Gyms. 40 AEROBICS Sony Music Video 49659 package sells for $89.92. These Consumers can also get dis- the- counts on Gold's Gym clothing, ex- RIM gold cert. for sales of 50,000 units or $1 million in sales at suggested retail. RIM platinum cert. for sales of 100,000 units or $2 million in sales at suggested rereleases coincide with the least 25,000 units and $1 food. retail. ITA gold certification for a minimum of 125,000 units or a dollar volume of $9 million at retail for theatrically released programs, or of at atrical release of "GoldenEye," ercise equipment, and diet million at suggested retail for nontheatrical titles. O ITA platinum certification for a minimum sale of 250,000 units or a dollar volume of $18 million at retail for theatrically released programs, and of at least, 50,000 units and $2 million at suggested retail for nontheatrical titles. ©1995, Billboard/BPI Communications.

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SUNSPLASH PUSHES IMPORTANCE OF REGIONAL SHOWS (Continued from page 75) Regional shows seem to be the and member benefits manager During a recent retail shift, manda- Turner Broadcasting's Turner rowing their focus while retail wid- loci of grass -roots activity these Kirsty Burkhart. tory for Turner staffers, Snyder Pictures, New Line Cinema, and ens its. "Consumers crave simplic- days, almost in spite of VSDA, in Stuart Snyder, executive VP/GM noted that customers almost al- Castle Rock Entertainment will re- ity. They hate confusion and the view of some Sunsplashers. of Turner Home Entertainment, ways left with a single cassette lease 50 movies annually by 1998. complication," he said. "We ... They felt that the national organi- delivered the Sunsplash keynote. taken from the new -release wall. "We're not fooling ourselves," have to join together and put enor- zation is de- emphasizing the influ- Most of what he said didn't inter- "It's like they'd been trained to Snyder said. "We know many - mous pressure on these competing ence and importance of chapters. fere with the sun -and -surf setting. block out the existence of hundreds maybe most -of these will not manufacturers to get together and VSDA did send two staffers, mem- But Snyder did chide the indus- of other, nontriple -A titles all break out at the box office. They'll come up with a single, superior for- ber services director Kimberly Orr try for being "fixated" on big titles. through the store," he said. be candidates for discovery in your mat." stores." Snyder prophesized that if Sony/ Snyder suggested that Turner's Philips and Time Warner /Toshiba PICTURE THIS B- movies would go up in price as A- were to ask the consumer what he movie rentals become (Continued from page 75) more expen- or she wants, they would hear, sive, and he said that to keep three "Don't expect me to plunk down Only MCA/Universal and Para- stardom. emy, and he is us. production lines running, Turner $500 for a new playback unit until mount are holding to $15, although The danger is that the movies will needs "significant revenue from you've got your act together." Columbia TriStar says that it is lim- devour each other in stores, as well. STRANDED: Turner Home Enter- home video." Snyder didn't voice a preference, iting $9.98 shipments to returns Given rental's slump, studios would tairunent might want to consider rent- Snyder admonished the rival but Turner thus far has sided with from licensee GoodTimes Home be tempted to further shorten that ing an AWACS for the two weeks fol- digital videodisc camps for not nar- Time Warner/Toshiba. Video, which went early to features window and accelerate repricing. lowing next year's VSDA convention in priced less than $10. Store margins would be hurt; so Los Angeles, July 10-13. Second is the flood of rental titles would Wall Street's confidence in The Summer Olympics begin imme- due to arrive at retail in late 1995 publicly owned chains. diately thereafter in Atlanta, Turner's Billboard® FOR WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 2, 1995 and early 1996. As noted here some Analysts who forecast hard times hometown. Flights back are already weeks ago, summer theatrical re- for specialty retailers facing a 500 - sold out, and the headquarters' staff leases have cannibalized each other, channel future might actually prove has no direct, easy way home. An diminishing box -office results and right, but for the wrong reason. AWACS command post circling the city TopKid Video.. chances for direct -to -sell- through Like Pogo said, we have met the en- at 30,000 feet might be the solution. á COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF o U= RETAIL STORE SALES REPORTS. w ¢ z w y «1ú Billboard. FOR WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 2. 1995 Ço w x TITLE A- N 3 Label, Distributing Label, Catalog Number >ix NJ * * * No. 1 * ** Top Special Video Sales.. DISNEY'S SING ALONG SONGS: POCAHONTAS Interest 1 5 1 1995 12.99 Walt Disney Home Video/Buena Vista Home Video 4814 Compiled from a national sample of retail Compiled from a national sample of retail THE LION KING stores sales reports. o stores sales reports. 2 2 25 1994 26.99 á y Walt Disney Home Video/Buena Vista Home Video 2977 ó f. ór u ;LI THE SWAN PRINCESS Q Ncc vá 3 NEW 1995 2438 Y TITLE TITLE Turner Home Entertainment 8021 Program Supplier, Catalog Number Program Supplier, Catalog Number BEAVIS & BUTT -HEAD: THE FINAL JUDGEMENT 4 3 13 1995 1498 MTV Music Television /Sony Music Video 49658 DISNEY'S SING ALONG SONGS: CIRCLE OF LIFE RECREATIONAL SPORTS- HEALTH AND FITNESS- 5 5 33 1994 12.99 Walt Disney Home Video /Buena Vista Home Video 3491 * * NO. 1 * * ** NO. 1 * * MARY -KATE & ASHLEY: SEA WORLD O 6 4 19 1995 12.98 BAD GOLF MADE EASIER THE GRIND WORKOUT HIP HOP AEROBICS Dualstar Video/WamerVision Entertainment 30065 -3 1 2 87 19.98 6 g 12.98 ABC Video 45003 1 Sony Music Video 49659 SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK: GRAMMAR ROCK 7 NEW 1995 1295 SHAWN KEMP THE REIGNMAN YOUR PERSONAL BEST WITH ELLE MACPHERSON ABC Video/Paramount Home Video 47021 2 1 13 FoxVideo 19.98 2 1 31 Buena (CBS /Fox) 8219 Vista Home Video 3851 19'99 ALADDIN 8 8 99 1992 24.99 MIKE TYSON: THE INSIDE STORY KAREN VOIGHT: STRONG & SMOOTH MOVES Walt Disney Home Video /Buena Vista Home Video 1662 3 15 3 19.98 3 2 7 19.95 MPI Home Video 7074 ABC Video 44038 SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS 9 7 43 1937 26.99 MICHAEL JORDAN: AIR TIME KATHY SMITH'S NEW YOGA BASICS Walt Disney Home Video /Buena Vista Home Video 1514 4 3 115 19.98 13 3 19.95 FoxVideo ( CBS/Fox) 5770 4 WarnerVision Entertainment 50910 -3 MARY -KATE & ASHLEY: MYSTERY CRUISE O 10 6 19 1995 1238 NBA SUPER SLAMS 2 CINDY CRAWFORD/THE NEXT CHALLENGE Dualstar Video/WarnerVision Entertainment 30066 -3 4 29 14.98 5 FoxVideo (CBS /Fox) 8198 5 5 85 GoodTimes Home Video 05 -7100 19.99 THE ADVENTURES OF BATMAN: THE RIDDLER 11 12 9 1995 9.95 75 SEASONS: 75 TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NFL ABS OF STEEL WITH TAMILEE WEBB Warner Home Video 13898 14 45 19.95 6 PolyGram Video 8006319053 6 9 175 WarnerVision Entertainment 132 9.95 9 THE ADVENTURES OF BATMAN: TWO-FACE 12 9 1995 935 SIR CHARLES KATHY SMITH'S NEW YOGA CHALLENGE Warner Home Video 13899 7 6 61 19.98 16 3 19.95 FoxVideo (CBS /Fox) 5992 7 WarnerVision Entertainment 50911 -3 BEAVIS & BUTT -HEAD: WORK SUCKS! O 13 21 P7 1995 14.98 NBA JAM SESSION ALI MACGRAW'S YOGA MIND & BODY MTV Music Television/Sony Music Video 49615 8 8 75 14.98 3 FoxVideo (CBS/Fox) 5559 8 39 Warner Home Video 19.98 35826 SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK: MULTIPLICATION ROCK 14 NEW 1995 1295 MICHAEL JORDAN'S PLAYGROUND CINDY CRAWFORD/SHAPE YOUR BODY WORKOUT ABC Video /Paramount Home Video 47023 7 203 19.98 9 FoxVideo (CBS/Fox) 2858 9 10 129 GoodTimes Home Video 19.99 7032 BEAVIS & BUTT -HEAD: THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD p 15 14 27 1995 1498 MICHAEL JORDAN: COME FLY WITH ME YOGA PRACTICE FOR BEGINNERS MW Music Television/Sony Music Video 49616 10 5 284 19.98 10 8 71 19.98 FoxVideo (CBS/Fox) 2173 Healing Arts 1088 THE PAGEMASTER 16 10 19 1994 2298 OFFICIAL 1995 NHL STANLEY CUP VIDEO KATHY SMITH'S NEW YOGA FoxVideo 8641 11 19 3 1998. 11 4 47 19.95 FoxVideo (CBS /Fox) 6779 WarnerVision Entertainment 50570 -3 SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK: SCIENCE ROCK 17 NEW 1995 1295 NBA GUTS & GLORY JANE FONDA'S COMPLETE WORKOUT ABC Video /Paramount Home Video 47024 12 RE-ENTRY 14.98 12 RE-ENTRY 19.98 FoxVideo (CBS /Fox) 5981 WarnerVision Entertainment 55006 -3 SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK: AMERICA ROCK 18 NEW 1995 1295 WORLD CUP USA: OFFICIAL PREVIEW ABS OF STEEL 2 WITH TAMILEE WEBB ABC Video /Paramount Home Video 47022 13 18 47 14.95 13 11 1159 9.95 PolyGram Video 8006315733 WarnerVision Entertainment 133 THE LAND BEFORE TIME II 19 16 33 1994 1998 MCA/Universal Home Video/Uni Dist. 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78 BILLBOARD SEPTEMBER 2. 1995 www.americanradiohistory.com Pro Audio Walters -Storyk Scores With Shaq Team Designs Hoops Star's Dream Studio BY RICK CLARK man crew in there for a week." to design the console and gear in an Storyk says his crew didn't have the ergonomically sensitive fashion. To ORLANDO, Fla.-T.W.Is.M stands luxury of months to build the facility. that end, a custom -designed stand was for "The World Is Mine," an apt per- "The client didn't want that kind of created to raise the console high sonal motto for the Orlando Magic's su- personnel around his home that much," enough for O'Neal to comfortably work perstar basketball giant and platinum he says. "It was a big privacy issue, as standing or sitting on a stool. rap artist Shaquille O'Neal. It is also you can imagine. We had to come in 'We noticed when Shaq would work the name of his impressive home studio and get up quick. Also, he is the kind with us in the studio at Full Sail, he here, which was designed by the re- of guy that wants it fast. He is ready would sit down at the board and his nowned Walters-Storyk Design Group. to pay for it, but he wants it, and he de- knees would be above the actual fader John Storyk designed the room and serves it." level. It was silly," Platt says. "This oversaw the project, while systems O'Neal had a list of features he de- way, he gets to stand up or sit on a work was assembled by Gary Platt sired in his new studio, including a con- stool, which is what he likes to do any- from Orlando's Full Sail Recording sole with moving faders automation. way." The Geezer's Back. Black Sabbath founding member and current Ozzy Studios and Marcus Justiss from Wal- He had a budget of $250,000 -$350,000 Snakes were run through the center Osbourne bassist Geezer Butler works on his solo project for I.R.S. Records, ters- Storyk. to achieve the desired results. of the console stand, says Platt. "It was "G.Z.R.," at Long View Farm Studio in North Brookfield, Mass. Shown at the "In fact, Platt, Marcus, and I all kind Platt had researched consoles with done in a very ergonomically and aes- studio, from left, are Butler, renowned hard rock producer Paul Northfield, and of did it," says Storyk, adding that "the that feature and chose the Soundcraft thetically pleasing way." lead vocalist Burton C. Bell. interiors were put together by my DC2000, not only because it addressed (Continued on next page) partner in the company and wife, Beth O'Neal's specific automation request Walters. The electrical and mechanical but because Platt also liked its clean logistics were addressed by Bob sound and great flexibility. Wolsch and Marcy Ramos, who have Storyk says he chose three Tascam done every single studio with me since DA-88 recorders due to O'Neal's famil- Canadian Band At Home Down South 1969." iarity with the format, its ease of use, Storyk, who has designed more than and its dependability. The studio also is Keane's Georgia Studio Draws Cowboy Junkies 600 audio studios worldwide, says, set up with an Alesis ADAT, as well as John "Shaq had a little knocked -off studio a Roland DM-80 hard -disc recorder. that was truly a home rig for a while. O'Neal's processing gear includes com- BY BRADLEY BAMBARGER voice. According to Margo Timmins, He just wanted to expand his gear in pressors, harmonizers, and gates by the setup "just sounds good. It gives off the existing room in his house, but we Lexicon, Eventide, Digitech, Aphex, ATHENS, Ga.-"Most studios are like a soft, real sound." DBX, and Yamaha. operating rooms," says Michael Tim- For complex mixes, Keane some- For monitors, the studio has Meyer mins, guitarist for the Cowboy Junkies. times travels to Southern Tracks Re- 833 monitors and 834 subs, as well as "But this place is like somebody's cording in Atlanta or Battery Studio in Meyer HD -1 nearfields and Yamaha home-it's got a great front porch." Nashville to work on those rooms' fully NS-10 nearfields. They are powered by It's a gorgeous summer day in this automated SSL and Neve boards, re- two Bryston 7B 500 -watt amps and an small Southern town, and Michael Tim- spectively. But since the Cowboy Junk- Ashley FTX -2000 amp. mins and drummer Alan Anton are ies' sonics are sparse, he plans to mix Even though all the selected gear playing catch in the front yard of pro- the band's album at his place. and acoustical treatments worked in ducer/engineer John Keane's studio as Keane's other projects at his studio the testing set -up, there were chal- singer Margo Tim- Besides producer /engineer John include tracking demos with REM., as lenges indigenous to O'Neal's locale mins sits knitting in Keane's musical prowess, one of the he has done with Athens' most famous that Storyk needed to address. the swing on the main attractions of his studio is its sons for more than 10 years. Aside One of the logistical problems con- porch. Bassist Peter cozy front porch. The studio is from working regularly with R.E.M., cerned keeping things cool enough and Timmins has the located on a tranquil, tree -lined street Keane has recorded Widespread Panic, comfortable in the infamous Sunshine short end of the stick, in Athens, Ga. (Photo: Bradley Indigo Girls, Uncle Tupelo, and Nanci State heat. The issue of having an air PRO as he's busy inside re- Bambarger) Griffith here. Keane's latest produc- system that was quiet and unobtrusive cutting his part for a tions include Australian Grant McClen- Shown inside Studio 32, Shaquille in the studio was paramount. Ramos nearly completed nan's "Horsebreaker Star" and fellow O'Neal's recently completed home tackled the job impressively. track. though, a little thematic scene- setting Athenian Vic Chesnutt's new album, studio in Orlando, Fla., from left, are "I've got between two and three tons Spending six is required. "Sometimes we turn down "Is The Actor Happy ?" suc- studio architect John Storyk of Walters - of air going into that room, and it weeks working with the lights in the middle of the day and Keane is especially proud of the Storyk Design Group, O'Neal, and doesn't make any noise," says Storyk. FILE Keane on their up- pretend it's night," Keane says, "or just cess of the Vigilantes Of Love's `Blis- Gary Platt of Platinum Post and Full "You might see two air -conditioning coming Geffen album, wait 'til dark to record certain songs." ter Soul," another recent production. Sail. grills in the studio area, and it looks all the Cowboy Junkies have come down to Keane is tracking the Cowboy Junk- Its single, "Real Down Town," has re- nice and easy, but it was probably the Georgia to "get out of Toronto for the ies on his Otani MTR 90 II 24 -track received considerable rock radio airplay hardest part of the project. We didn't summer," according to Michael Tim- corder via his Trident 80-B console. He this summer. Vigilantes' singer/song- rejected that for a bunch of reasons." just pop that in a room. We rebuilt the mins, and to work with a co-producer relies on Neve pre-amps, an Amek EQ, writer Bill Mallonee lives right around According to Storyk, the room was whole room and put in a whole new for the first time in several albums. and various tube limiters for sonic the comer from Keane, and, in fact, he too small and couldn't be isolated. In unit, ducts, and silencers. We had to The band's rapport with Keane color. He rented some special equip- bounds onto the porch and into the stu- addition, it lacked room for any sup- seal off areas of the attic for vapor seems comfortable and conducive to ment, including a Lexicon 2020 digital- dio to visit him just as the Cowboy port spaces, like a lounge or isolation proofing. It was very complicated to great record -making. Keane's genial to-analog converter and B &K mrlces for Junkies break from cutting "A Comin' booth. "It just didn't work," he says. make that thing work. After all, we Southern method meshes well with the the drums, to preserve the clarity in Disaster." So Storyk elected to have the studio were in Florida with 100% humidity." Canadian musicians' famously low -key the band's sound and is using Dolby SR As befits the relaxed Athens atmos- converted out of a 1,500- square -foot Another humidity generator was the approach. Repeated attempts earlier in to keep tape hiss from sullying the phere, a plug -in -and -play aesthetic is building adjoining O'Neal's house that indoor pool. 'We went in there about a the day to capture a consistent tempo many quiet moments. the rule with Keane, and he advises contained a heated indoor pool, dress- month before the studio was built, to on the tricky cabin -fever groove of the Of the tools employed in Keane's stu- artists not to lose sight of the big pic- ing rooms, kitchen, and guest quarters. treat the room, and somebody had had song "A Comin' Disaster" prove suc- dio, the most unique is the Quick Sound ture by obsessing over details. Inti- The control room is located in what a pool party and cranked the water cessful through the persistent, patient Field setup in the vocal booth. Manu- macy rules, too, as the feeling of the was once the guest bedroom and an iso temperature so high that it was at Ja- give -and -take between bandleader Mi- factured by Acoustic Sciences Corp. of front porch extends to the main room, booth was built out of the bathroom. To cuzzi level," Platt says. "The walls were chael Timmins and Keane. Eugene, Ore., the Quick Sound Field where bands are encouraged to record ensure that everything was properly molding, and all the wall paper had It would seem like a daunting pros- consists of a set of seven tall, portable, together live as a unit. thought through, Storyk first con- been steamed off. It was that hot. That pect to try to capture the dark, desper- cylindrical tubes made of acoustical re- "The best way to capture the essence structed the studio at his facility on freaked everyone out, so Shaq said, ate ambience of songs like "A Comin' flection material. `The tube traps give of a band is to put it in a familiar set- Long Island for a test run. `Hey, I'll drain the pool. I don't care. Disaster" on such a sun -drenched day you a more natural presence than ting," Keane says. "And being able to "The entire system was essentially The studio is more important to me.' in a tranquil, tree -dotted neighborhood. would come from just singing in a dead look at each other while playing to- up and running in our design studio. John [Storyk] said, `No, let's see what But from Margo Timmins' haunting, room," Keane says. `They help over- gether in the same room is the most fa- We had everything in near -working or- we can do.' They did some protection subtly melismatic vocals to Michael come that tubby sound." miliar thing for a band-especially the der, demo testing it in precise arrange- between the studio and .the pool, plus Timmins' terse, dissonant guitar solo, Reflecting sounds back into the Cowboy Junkies. If you separated ment to make sure it fit," says Storyk. hermetically sealed the doors." the track's coiled tension is rendered mike, the ASC tubes allow a singer to them, it would be awfully hard for them "We then dismantled it and literally Since O'Neal checks in at 7 feet 1 evocatively. For the most desolate cuts, play off the realistic tone of his or her to sound like themselves." drove it down to Orlando. We had a six- inch and 300 pounds, it was important

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Billboard. WALTERS -STORYK SCORES WITH SHAQ ( Continued front preceding paye) According to Justiss, "Being able to Dominator Compressor." raise the equipment height was a real O'Neal's listening levels also proved bonus. We were able to fit three DA- the success of Storyk's design integ- 88s and a DM -80 in one small rack. rity. S UD AC ONTM "We essentially have a whole stu- PRODUCTION CREDITS FOR BILLBOARD'S0 NO. 1 SINGLES (WEEK ENDING That is normally not going to happen. dio with room -within -a -room AUGUST 26, 1995) construc- We were using 16- and 18 -space racks tion in there," he says. "We have CATEGORY HOT 100 R &B COUNTRY ALBUM ROCK ADULT CONT. all the way around the room, and that floating floors that we shipped down helped make things fairly easy." Fed Ex. lives in TITLE KISS FROM A ROSE HE'S MINE YOU'RE GONNA AND FOOLS I'LL BE THERE Shaq a very exclusive O'Neal's size also made it Artist/ Seal/ Monkenstef/ MISS SHINE ON FOR YOU especially gated community, and I was fearful Producer T. Horn Hami ME WHEN I'M GONE Brother Cane/ The Rembrandts/ important for the basketball star to that this sound would go traveling (Label) (ZTT/Sire/ (Outburst/RAL) Brooks & Dunn/ M. Frederiksen G. MacKillop feel that the control room had a sense across the lake, and he would get calls Warner Bros.) S. Hendricks Brother Cane (EastWest) of space and light. To that end, Storyk from all his neighbors. A gutter might (Arista) (Virgin) created a window on the side of the rattle outside, but we did get the isola- control room, and sliding glass doors tion to work, even when we were pop- behind the console. He RECORDING SARM WEST HOUSE OF BLUES SOUNDSHOP TRICLOPS SOUND MASTER CONTROL applied clear ping over 155 dB at the listening posi- STUDIO(S) (London, ENGLAND) (Encino, CA) (Nashville) (Atlanta, GA) (Burbank, CA) Plexiglas sound diffusers, made by tion, which is just deafening." Engineer(s) Tim Weidner Howard Willing Mike Bradley Jeff Tornei Gavin MacKillop RPG, to let in light and deflect any For vocals and other kinds of over- sonic problems created by the glass dubbing, Storyk turned an adjacent doors. Other diffusers were designed bathroom into an iso booth. "All the fix- by SDG- Systems Development RECORDING SSL 4000 API Trident Vector 432 Neve 8088 MK II SSL 4000E Group. tures were taken out and plugged in," "The combination of in CONSOLE(S) Euphonix G computer elements that says Platt. "The amount of quiet and room is unbelievable. We turned it on the non -transmission of sound in that MULTITRACK/ Sony 3348 Studer A820 Sony 3348 Studer A800 MK II Studer Á827/A80 before even adjusting the Meyer CP- iso booth is incredible. The central ma- 2 -TRACK 10, which is a fairly sophisticated para- chine room that holds the amps is off RECORDER(S) metric equalizer, and it was already at to the side of the bathroom, which was (Noise reduction) +/- 2 dB," says Storyk. "Luckily, the a good way to do it." STUDIO Genelec JBL, TAD Westlake DBSM 15 Tannoy System 10 Augsperger room shape was a good one as far as The pairing of Platt and Storyk was MONITOR(S) Yamaha NS1O Yamaha NS10 DMT/ low- frequency mode, so I didn't have to a natural one formed out of mutual re- Yamaha NS1OM do much work there. The rest was bas- spect. For years, Storyk has partici- ically mid- and high- frequency -ray pated in the design and curriculum of MASTER TAPE Ampex 467 Ampex 499 Ampex 467 Ampex 467 Ampex 499 trace control, which we do in our office, Platt's Full Sail school and studios in and good diffusion throughout the fre- Orlando. O'Neal's studio is just an ex- MIX DOWN SARM WEST SKIP SAILOR THE CASTLE LARRABEE WEST MASTER CONTROL quency band." tension of that interplay. STUDIO(S) (London, ENGLAND) (Los Angeles, CA) (Nashville) (Los Angeles) (Burbank, CA) The designers note that O'Neal "With Shaq's studio, you've Engineers(s) Steve Fitzmaurice Chris Puram Scott Hendricks Tim Palmer Gavii MacKillop got to sometimes likes to listen to music very John Kunz figure that you have a big guy in there loud, at levels of around 115 dB. To en- and you have a small room, so you've CONSOLE(S) Euphonix SSL 4080 G Plus SSL 4056G SSL 4000G SSL 4000E sure that the system could rise to the got to do everything you can to make with Ultimation G computer occasion, Storyk installed what he calls it feel more open," says Platt. "John "the world's most expensive fuse, a was very successful doing that here." MULTITRACK/ Sony 3348 Studer A800 Sony 3348 Studer A800 Studer A827/A80 2- TRACK- RECORDER(S) (Noise reduction)

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www.americanradiohistory.com trol and the "one SKU vs. two SKU" aging. The Cranberries "Doors And assignment are key concerns. For exam- Windows" ECD via Philips Media and ple, the Rolling Stones are working p a on an Island Records is due in late September lit ECD version of "Voodoo Lounge" that and will have a suggested $24.98 retail will add 3 -D multimedia tracks to the list, while other anticipated album prices multi -platinum CD album, with a new mn from $19.98 to $26.98, dependent SKU to be assigned. Some labels will be on the number and length of audio issuing only one album, designed for play tracks, and the available multimedia as either an audio CD for the vast major- track time. ity of buyers or as an ECD by computer "As a replicator, the incremental cost owners. Other labels will be issuing sep- for manufacturing an ECD is incidental arate CD and ECD versions of new after mastering, with just one added albums, with separate SKUs for each. setup in pre- mastering," notes Brian "Most PolyGram companies will have Wilson, executive VP of sales and mar- new products with only one SKU, with keting for Allied Digital Technologies ECD versions of existing albums realisti- (formerly HMG) in Hauppauge, N.Y. cally getting a second SKU," says Jim "We did nearly 100,000 copies of Sarah THE PLUS SIDE McDermott, VP of new technologies, McLachlan's `The Freedom Sessions' for PolyGram Group Distribution. Arista as an 8 -track acoustic EP plus a "We believe in a two -SKU product for multimedia track with about 30 minutes Enhanced CD Capabilities Expand Expectations new releases," emphasizes EMI's Kiener, of music, video and graphic elements in a "with both an audio CD and a separate regular jewelbox with a partial ovetwrap ECD, hopefully released day and date." at very little added cost. We're a major BY STEVE TRAIMAN supplier of large -box packaging for CD- PACKAGING IT ROM titles for Acclaim, Simon & Packaging is another unresolved con- Schuster and Turner Interactive, among cern, with most replicators already into other clients, and that factor can add $1 By whatever name you call CD -ROM "large boxes" for games, edu- to $2 to the unit manufacturing cost. it- Enhanced CD or ECD, tainment and information titles, but While the jewelbox is an automated CD Plus or A/V CD -the sharing most major labels' resistance to process, the large box is very labor inten- industry's newest product is another unnecessary long box. "It's sive-plus extra warehousing, freight the "mixing" of an audio CD important that we don't lose sight that and returns- processing costs. We'll be and multimedia data, in- this is a regular music CD first, with add - fully capable of producing Blue cluding video, graphics and special on multimedia elements," emphasizes Book format ECDs in any package the effects. With very positive consumer Fred Ehrlich, Sony Music senior VP and customer wants in the fourth quarter." response to the first handful of projects, general manager of new technology and At Disc Manufacturing Inc. (DMI), with replicators are looking at the new format business development. "Sony will have a plants in Huntsville, Ala., and Anaheim, as a much -needed spark for expanding slip -case jewelbox package for all distrib- Calif., Rusty Capers, VP of business music into a broader multimedia market- ution channels. We hope the computer development, sees the key problem from place. About a dozen products already world will be excited about this new a replicator's standpoint as getting the are on the market, with as many as 100 music product, but if expectations aren't software that creates the laser-beam glass or more expected for the holiday sales being met, we'll have to reevaluate our master for the ECD. "That will change period. packaging." soon, with the new software available At PolyGram however, McDermott from Doug Carson Associates (DCA) BLUE -BOOK VALUE acknowledges, "We'll have two different now in advanced Beta testing," he says. The long- awaited Blue Book, or Fred Ehrlich, Sony Music Entertainment Joe Kiener, EMI Records Group packages initially: a jewel box for music "We're ready to go as soon as it's ready, stamped -multisession, standard for pro- and we see only about a 10% price differ- ducing ECDs became reality June 8, include the Blue Book driver in all new ential over an audio CD. That relates to when Sony and Philips published techni- Macintosh computers by year -end, the fact that an audiodisc and player are cal specifications, supported by according to Duncan Kennedy, manager, very fault -tolerant, while a CD -ROM and Microsoft and Apple, as well as the six Apple Interactive Music Group, and it drive are at the other end of the spec- major label groups. The specs combine will be available online for free download trum." CD audio with CD -ROM data on a single by current Mac owners. Apple also is Initial ECD product for Sony Music is disc playable on most standard CD decks working with Corel Systems and others being manufactured at DADC in Terre or computer CD -ROM drives. They play to provide drivers for IBM- compatible Haute, Ind., with possible expansion to as audio CDs in a standard player, and Windows systems, expected early in Pitman, N.J., in the future; for the with a variety of audio, video, text and 1996. Warner Music Group at Specialty graphic enhancements through a multi- The EMI Records Group is going a step Manufacturing in Olyphant, Penn.; and media computer. further, notes Joe Kiener, senior VP, mul- for the EMI Records Group at EMI The key word is "most" players, as timedia. The company is bundling a Manufacturing U.S.A., in Jacksonville, there are very significant playback differ- combination sampler and diagnostic dri- Ill. All are ramping up quickly, with no ences involved with the new ECDs. That ver disc with each new ECD release "for problems anticipated for initial ECD pro- is why RIAA is mounting an industry- a limited period of time" with all new duction runs. wide consumer and retailer education Blue Book releases campaign in the fourth quarter and has Warner's Tobey makes another vital UP AND RUNNING commissioned an ECD sampler and diag- observation, noting that, as of late July, Brian Wilson, Allied Digital Technologies Rusty Capers, Disc Manufacturing, Inc. Nimbus Manufacturing already has CD nostic (video driver) discs from REV plants in Charlottesville, Va., and Provo, Entertainment to help launch the new Utah, with a third location due by mid - format. McaGiamQCgc] QD4 p[18]p maclio QD ,M 1996, according to John Town, director RIAA spokesman Tim Sites emphasizes of research and development. Nimbus is that consumer backlash if the new ECD papro 81md wNra 8] mQOQiRp og EacAoo dOdQOo OGE3R arfid a Beta tester for the DCA universally used won't play on their particular computer ECD software mastering system. "We've is the "worst -case" scenario. prmprfoOQ QDixlimmQQrEfoQuaRo QuDQOapGi had the capability for mastering -and Chris Tobey, Warner Music senior VP retailers, and a larger box with inserts for also for replicating-since early this year of marketing, new technologies, points TodOiROomQdOm QolopaaQQo multimedia software channels -much in Charlottesville," he notes. "DCA came out that about 50% of the installed base like we do now for Philips Media titles." up with the solution to copying a CD -R of 2X (double- speed) CD -ROM drives are Warner will have an innovative counter [recordable] onto a glass master, with a "multisession ECD compatible" without merchandiser for up to 20 copies of the system that could take a multisession the addition of another driver, and up to "nobody has seen the final [Blue Book] indicated that initial Blue Bookcompat- recently shipped Moby "Disc" ECD and CD -R and encode the data directly onto a 65% with one of those drivers. Other standard and other issues related to a ible releases probably would carry the Bush's new ECD through Interscope, glass master. We've already completed existing "multimode" formats, including business -licensing agreement from "0" digit assigned to new technologies, both $12.98 suggested list. The Moby three classical ECD projects, and a major Track A and AIX's i -trax, are up to 70% Philips, nor has there been any formal with a final decision based on recom- ECD has three Red Book audio tracks account is talking about 15 titles by year- compatible without additional drivers. vote by RIAA members adopting the mendations of the RIAA operations and and four multimedia tracks, and the end. "We strongly feel that it's the labels' - specifications. Technically speaking, the systems committee at its next meeting Bush title will have four Red Book audio "There's a little extra overhead in pre - and industry's- responsibility to edu- standard is acceptable, and we're assum- early in 1996. That group is working and four multimedia tracks. mastering," adds Town. "Nimbus can cate the consumer, with the retailer also ing the industry will adopt it." closely with NARM on this and other take separate audio and data tracks and playing a key role," Tobey says. While the first ECD titles out this ECD- related issues. HOW MUCH? put them together, although most likely spring and summer carried the RIAA "2" Pricing is all over the place, with virtu- the label will send a replicator a CD -R for EASY ACCESS bar code configuration digit identifying SKU CONCERNS ally everyone in agreement that the major mastering. As others have noted, QC Warner Music will make the new ECD all CD products, at least two labels - Particularly with expansion of the ECD costs for ECD are in the development [quality control] is essential, and we've drivers available for downloading from Sony Music and EMI-feel strongly that into the computer, consumer electronics end, as well as additional royalties for found the existing Koch system is adapt- six Internet websites of its own and dis- a new digit should be assigned. John and other multimedia marketing chan- video and other multimedia elements able to this use." tributed labels. Apple Computer will Ganoe, RIAA VP of member services, nels, both the bar code for inventory con- and, to a smaller degree, large -box pack- Continued on page 98

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The arrival of the 5 -inch digital with a refocusing lens. Both versions are and year -end. BY DEBBIE GALANTE BLOCK videodisc (DVD) capable of 1.2mm single discs. John Town, director of research and playing any length movie in development for Nimbus Manufacturing, the consumer marketplace, SUPPORTING PLAYERS with CD plants in Charlottesville, Va., and In this fast -paced world, quick, easy and cheap are three of the most commonly sometime in the second half At press time, the MMCD group said it Provo, Utah, and a third planned for a used words. And in the world of CD replication, the same holds true. of 1996, is definitely not would have a significant number of titles mid -'96 bow, puts the situation in per- Replication machinery has gone through major changes in the 15 years since going to end the VHS videocassette domi- for its launch and listed projects from spective for the major independent firms. the format was introduced. Initially, it took an entire clean room to produce a nation of the replication marketplace any Sony Pictures Entertainment (Columbia "We'll make whatever our customers high -quality disc. Then came the monoline, which encloses the whole process time soon. The fact that two incompatible Pictures, TriStar Pictures, Sony Pictures want, and what will sell," he emphasizes. and takes up much less space. As real estate gets more expensive, the demand formats are fighting for the hearts and Classics and Triumph Films) and "We'd be foolish to choose one format for even smaller machines increas- minds and commitments of studios, hard- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment over another, and are working to establish es, and equipment manufacturers ware suppliers and replicators only adds (Interscope, Propaganda, Island Pictures capability to manufacture either format continue to comply. to the confusion likely to face consumers and Egg Pictures). For the SD Alliance, when required." It's still not a "cheap" proposition at market launch. commitments at launch are for at least for a company wanting to get into From an industry standpoint, for con- 250 titles in the U.S. and 250 in Europe, MANUFACTURING CHALLENGES replication, but equipment manu- sumer market development it probably including product from Warner Bros., Town sees three major challenges to facturers are making their systems would be better to have one agreed -on for- Time Warner, MGM, United cost -competitive. "The continuous mat. However, both the SD (Super Artists, MCA and MCA /Uni- driving force behind our product Density) Alliance and the MMCD versal Home Video, HBO Video developments is the never -ending (MultiMedia CD) camp meet the nine spe- and Pioneer Entertainment. desire of the CD manufacturer to cific format requirements laid out by the MMCD boasts more PC indus- produce discs at a lower price," computer industry's technical experts. try support, with a lengthy list of says Jacqueline van Huijgevoort of Beyond the entertainment industry's CD -ROM drive manufacturers Optical Disc Manufacturing ODME's Monoliner MKIV-S vision of the DVD as a high -tech movie joining Sony and Philips: Acer Equipment (ODME), Eindhoven, format, the data industry's needs offer Peripherals, Alps Electric, Aztech the Netherlands. "This trend became even stronger during the last few years due to equally appealing potential for every repli- Systems, Gateway 2000, Lion the growing competition and declining market price for discs themselves." cator. Optics, Mitsumi, Ricoh, Teac and Wearnes. In the SD camp COST -EFFECTIVE DATA SYSTEMS with Toshiba are JVC, Mit- Cost is also tied into flexibility and modularity- features that most equipment These include a single interchange stan- subishi, Panasonic and Pioneer, John Town (left) with CD -ROM production manager manufacturers say are key for replicators who need as little downtime as possible. dard, backward -read compatibility with among others. Randy Robinson at Nimbus "Being able to change as well as maintain components easily is important," says a existing audio CDs and CD -ROMs; for- In the consumer electronics area, source at Sundbyberg, ward compatibility with future read/write SD has more individual company commit- manufacturing in either format: master- Sweden -based Toolex Alpha, and write /once discs; a ments for hardware ing, injection molding/bonding and quali- manufacturers of the single file system for all players for the late -'96 ty control (QC) /testing. "QC will look Duomax. Since time means kinds of discs; low cost; launch. With To- after itself, as both format providers have money, cycle times also con- no mandatory caddy or shiba, Matsushita indicated that existing equipment will do tinue to be a major concern cartridge container; reli- (Panasonic, Quasar, the job or they will make suitable equip- for replicators. Cycle times able data storage and Technics) and Pioneer ment available," he observes. "Injection are generally less than four retrieval; high on -line are Denon, GE, molding will need tighter tolerances based seconds in each current sys- capacity; and high perfor- Hitachi, ProScan, on the specifications for thickness, warp- tem, and this is probably as mance for sequential and RCA, Samsung, SKC ing, bending, etc. fast as they will ever be since non -sequential data. and Zenith (recently "Mastering is the key challenge as both the plastic can't be cooled The SD Alliance, led by acquired by LG /Gold- formats require a tighter track pitch for any more quickly. Toshiba, Time Warner, Star). Joining Philips MPEG -2 video and data storage -many Krauss -Maffei 's CD -2000 Recently, several replica- Matsushita and Pioneer, and Sony for MMCD more smaller -dimension pits on the same tion- system manufacturers offers its two -sided "sand- are Aiwa, Bang and 5- inch -diameter disc than for an audio described some of the outstanding features of their lines in relation to customer wich" 0.6mm, 5GB (Giga- Olufson, Grundig, CD, MPEG -1 Video CD or a CD- ROM." demands. Michael Hill, president of Multi Media Masters & Machinery, Inc., byte) /side single -layer Magnavox, Marantz, (Nimbus Technology, original owner of Charlotte, N.C., agrees with ODME's Van Huijgevoort that "lower investment cost DVD for up to 135 -140 Mike Fidler, Pio neer Electronics NEC and Nokia, Nimbus Manufacturing prior to its sale to per disc is the most important demand made by the market today." However, Hill minutes (97% of all claiming a combined DLJ, has delivered and installed a stan- stresses that some of the less -expensive equipment on the market is not such a bar- movies) on each side -total 10/GB or up 50 -plus% of the current worldwide CD dard mastering system modified for high - gain. to 280 minutes of film/miniseries play- player market, and JVC for a Karaoke DVD density SD mastering at WEA Manu- For example, says Hill, "Double -lines make the promise of providing double the time on a 1.2mm SD; and an SD -9 format. facturing.) productivity of a monoline for approximately 40% to 50% more investment. That 9GB /side dual-layer data disc with a 5ms On the replication side, initial product Town's observations on the MMCD disc looks attractive on paper, but it is not necessarily true. More maintenance is required (millisecond) pause between layers. While for the SD Alliance will come from WEA are shared by other replicators. "The sin- if a replicator relies on a single key component, such as the metallizer, which is con- the two -sided SD will require manual Manufacturing in Olyphant, Pa.; Pioneer gle -layer disc is a 1.2mm -thick substrate, tinually subjected to intense operating conditions. Coupled with the risk of title mix- turnover by the consumer, the auto - Video in California and Japan; and and were comfortable with the molding ing, the double-lines do not fulfill their promise. Instead of offering such a double - reverse or both-side -play mechanism cur- Toshiba EMI and Matsushita in Japan. process," Town says. "But while the dual - line concept, we have chosen to further develop a simple yet highly productive rently available on some 12 -inch laserdisc That quartet has replicated more than layer technology has been used by 3M in solution." players with a 6- second changeover pause 700,000 DVDs and hosted a number of laserdisc manufacturing for about 15 Recently, Multi Media Masters & Machinery introduced its MCL 3000 Plus inte- is feasible as an SD player manufacturer industry visitors to view the production years, it is an unknown quantity for a grated with the new Netstal 600 injection molder. It is said to offer cycle times as low option, with a shorter pause for the 5 -inch process. For MMCD, the first DVD majority of CD manufacturers, and it has as 3.9 seconds. "Some mechanical changes in positioning of the handling elements SD. movie discs are expected from Sony not been widely demonstrated in a pro- as well as further design improvements on the spin-coater have led to a productivity The MMCD group has its 3.7GB single - Japan, DADC in Terre Haute, Ind., and duction environment. Sony Japan is in ini- improvement of over 10 %," says Hill. The system also offers an 11% reduction in layer DVD for up to 135 minutes, and 3M in Menominee, Wis., and Fremont, tial production runs, and 3M is producing height, another important consideration for replicators. 7.4GB dual layer DVD for up to 270 min- Calif. Major pilot production runs have dual-layer samples." Another factor tied into cost has to do with a plant's need for a highly trained staff utes with "reverse direction recording" been at Sony Japan to this point, with As for the SD half-thickness, two -sided Continued on page 97 and a 5ms delay between layer playback DADC and 3M ramping up between now Continued on page 86

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www.americanradiohistory.com observes, "Here at WEA Manufacturing in development work went into providing Olyphant, we basically have a Marubeni reliability. We've produced well over dual press in -line system, with two press- 700,000 SDs in an in -line environment for spline es feeding a single coating -metalizing unit, process data critical in determining the standard for expanding any CD plant cost of the product. today. You can convert the molder for a "If the cost factor for a CD monoline is 0.6mm from a 1.2mm disc for about 100 %, then it should be less than 120% $20,000; the dual -layer technology for SD for a 5GB single -side SD with 135 minutes involves Kitano Engineering in Japan and of playtime, three language tracks, our DVD BATTLE game at the appropriate time. is a UV -cured lacquer adhesive bonder AC -3 six- channel audio and four subtitles, Continued from page 84 We'd love to make the same that provides dual -layer capability. We and less than 125% for a 10GB double - movies on DVD that we're took a standard hot -melt bonder and for sided SD. The dual -layer technology from DVD, "the only new technology is bond- currently duping in the VHS about $50,000 modified it and inserted Matsushita carries an initial cost factor of ing," Town notes, "similar to the two - format here at Hauppauge." the new system at the end of the produc- about 150%. With most movies taking sided laserdisc. The process is very highly "DMI will be ready for tion line. The jump from HD (high- densi- less than one side of an SD (135 minutes), developed and well -demonstrated at DVD," Capers emphasizes, ty) CD to dual -layer SD is a major tech- some clients may decide that a 'double - WEA's Olyphant plant, and I've got a very "but the big question is nology jump, but there are only two feature' is cheaper as a double -sided SD good feeling that many companies like whether there's going to be a changes to the normal coating/bonding than as a dual -layer disc." ourselves could manufacture the discs. format war like VHS and Beta. process for SD." For MMCD, Mike Mitchell, director of Neither format poses any big problem for We're prepared to go either Mike Fidler, senior VP of new technolo- engineering at DADC since 1984, empha- an independent." way, but will wait for a market gies, Pioneer Electronics USA, notes his sizes that all the glass -line and cutting Town does feel that there's a lot of An SD manufacturing unit at WEA to emerge and won't make an firm has contributed significant mastering machines, developing and plating equip- retooling cost in mastering, particularly investment until then. We and manufacturing expertise to the SD ment is being modified from existing Sony for laser -beam recorders and data encod- facturing Inc. (DMI), with CD facilities in have past experience in double -sided replication process. "Nobody in the busi- equipment, working closely with Sony ing, but believes new software from Doug Huntsville, Ala., and Anaheim, Calif. laserdisc manufacturing, but do feel a ness looks at bonding as an issue, as it's Japan and 3M. "About 97% of all movies Carson Associates (DCA) and others will more substantial investment will be nec- been a high -yield process for Pioneer are replicatable on the 3.7GB MMCD, and soon be available. "The decision on a new WILLING AND ABLE essary. If one format is decided, we see Laserdiscs for 15 years, over 98% and we've had a single -layer pilot line operat- installation for DVD, or a retrofit for "As the major independent multimedia one to three years before any `critical mass highly reliable. SD does require some ing here at Terre Haute this summer," says unused CD or CD -ROM production, will Mitchell. "The dual -layer line will be up be a decision for each company," he and running later this year, and we'll have emphasizes. "While the market will Q`Q,° üLILJQ Q¡l-l1 (Ìt Il7Q (1 ü(yl.JySoyü fl 0g77LlllQ the capacity when it's needed. Packaging develop much faster if one format is automation will be completed in rlLIJ y¡Q¡T¡YSi {} ¡b0r.-or° the first decided, it should take no more than D/ D (SIJ OgL(L1°l5Sl7LIjL1 oIJnIS LJDnCSIJISO 1715 lJ(SLJ nIJIJo° quarter for rental or sell- through titles, three to six months to ramp up for either multimedia and data application prod- MMCD or SD. As an independent, it will üQT°o mgcgcno Of>gQQ @çgdgilyy fflppQm0° ucts. For the consumer retail end, we'll be be three to 12 months later, and with the replicator, Allied is looking intensively at developing and tooling up for new pack- molding and mastering expertise here at both DVD formats," Wilson says, "and orm pDec@menda0 ODP c@d@Qyy PgpOoQmeOPo aging early in '96. Nimbus, we're very well-positioned to waiting for a clear direction to take shape. "For single -layer production, it's basi- move quickly." Both SD and MMDC 'in- house' replica - cally the same equipment as for CD repli- His positive views of DVD are shared by tors are making risk investments for their cation, with tighter parameters and a both Brian Wilson, executive VP of sales respective companies for the initial launch market' -and if there's a format war, per- modifications to existing CD replication, higher quality level, but minimal added and marketing, Allied Digital Tech- next year. We've just expanded our facili- haps three to five years." but on the bonding side of the equation, capital expenditures," he continues. "For nologies, with its major CD plant in ties here by 55,000 square feet for 20% Putting the cost aspects into perspective we eliminated the 'mass' problem of the the dual -layer MMCD, any replicator can Hauppauge, N.Y, and Rusty Capers, VP, added capacity in CD manufacturing and for the SD Alliance, Richard MarquardtJr., 12-inch LD that made a tilt-servo mecha- expect incremental capital expenses. business development, Disc Manu- expect to be a major player in the DVD VP, Warner Advanced Media Operations, nism necessary, and most of the real Continued on page 98

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PITFALLS OF SOUND PRODUCTION MASTERS QUANTITY OVER QUALITY The glass masters used for manufactur- A Sony source insists that it isn't a ing CDs are produced in one of REPRODUCTION three ways. First, there is the standard 3/4 -inch U -matie digital videotape- commonly Engineers And Vanufacturers Work Out The Jitter Bugs known as a "1630" after its original Sony 1630 processor. Then, BY BRADLEY BAMBARGER there is the increasingly popular format of CD -R-the write -once recordable CD, or "gold disc." Even though most con- and equipment to surface contamination the data -it's in the sonic perception." Finally, there is the Exabyte sumers have come to accept and irregularities in molding-can affect For music to be reproduced properly tape, an 8mm digital computer the compact disc as the a CD's quality. via a CD, the disc's digital data have to tape with high storage capabili- quintessence of sonic quali- The production process for CD -ROMs flow in the right order-be read in the ties and significant error- correc- ty, there has been some requires care different from that of audio proper time sequence. If the data don't tion. Doug Sax of Mastering Lab grumbling in the audio CDs. Bit -for -bit perfection with CD- flow in time, a phenomenon known as The main value of the 1630 industry that all is not well with the CD. ROMs is a must; the least uncorrectable "jitter" results. Jitter is a certain sloppi- stems from its superior audio quality. question of generational degradation Complaints have arisen of poor- sounding data error on a CD -ROM renders the disc ness, in which there aren't any actual The benefits of the CD -R are in its econ- because "a CD -R is almost always gener- CDs botched at the manufacturing useless. But this accuracy is almost errors in the is and Os that make up the omy, ease of use and, most important, ated from the same digital Sonic stage -and not all audio engineers, label always attainable, especially in light of digital data code -they are all there - the ability to be used in mastering at Solutions file as a 1630." He says the true people and plant staffers agree on just the sophisticated error -correction of but they are slightly out of sync. This jit- speeds of double or even quadruple the bugaboo is multiple -speed mastering and what's going on. today's playback machines. Audio CDs ter can translate into high- frequency normal rate. Of course, mastering at the resulting jitter. The process of storing music as digital face a more elusive standard, however: sonic distortion on a CD as well as a higher speeds improves a manufacturing "There's no way that plants mastering data and then producing an economical, Bit -for -bit replication isn't enough. degradation of the disc's stereo image. plant's productivity. But many audio- at normal speed can keep up with the mass-produced carrier for that data to be According to Doug Sax, an engineer at Most audio pros surmise that jitter philes disparage the CD -R's sonic merit production schedules demanded by the converted back into music on analog the Mastering Lab, in Los Angeles, "More occurs in the stage of CD manufacturing in making glass masters. Glass masters record companies," the Sony source says, stereo systems is more than a little com- and more, CDs don't sound as good as in which glass masters for production are cannot be made double speed with pointing out that mastering at higher plex and not without obstacles. All man- they should and don't reference with the made from the source master. 1630s. Exabyte tapes can be used for speeds is simply a form of cheating to ner of variables in the manufacturing masters sent to the plants. And the loss- To Sax, when record labels and manu- glass mastering at multiple speeds and make time. "The plants can make many process -from the choice of materials es in quality aren't provable by looking at facturers value expediency over quality, are generally praised for their high fideli- Continued on page 90

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Theoretically, no Doris adds that the master from his work- compromise is made in blue -laser density, which is very high- emergence of high -den- station to the CD the sound quality of the density, the engineering design of the for- sity discs makes it possi- plant." master. mat is directly in line with blue laser, so ble for audio profession- In fact, Ludwig, Part of the testing phase the application naturally lends itself to als "to think about owner of Portland, includes making sure that it." putting 20- or 24 -bit Maine -based Gateway the received master is a All of the benefits of high- density CD audio on a CD. What's Mastering, participated perfect digital copy of the with respect to conventional CD would likely, judging by discus- in the first -known original. 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layer about 160 %. MMCD will be a mass market video and data product, offering great alternatives to what is available THE PLUS SIDE Early projects out this spring and sum- today." ContinucdJrom page 82 mer obviously did not wait for Blue Book Explaining the dual -layer technology, specs, with Mark Waldrep's AIX Mark Arps, 3M marketing manager for REV Entertainment is also a DCA Beta Entertainment developing its proprietary CD -ROM, says, "The `2P' technology, or tester for the new ECD software i -trax format for combining music and photopolymer processes, deposit a layer "engines" or tools to expedite creation of audio /visual elements on a single disc. of photopolymer plastic `embossed' with ECD titles, notes CEO Todd Fearn. Already out on i -trax are Disney's a stamper and cured with a UV light. "There are three types- navigation, "Rhythm Of The Pridelands" ECD ver- We've been making 3M laserdiscs with sound and graphics and, with partner sion and "Kitaro -An Enchanted this process since the early '80s, and it's Duck Corp., a full- motion, full- screen Evening" on Domo, among others. well- suited to high -density pits character- video engine," he says. The RIAA sam- Waldrep expects 30 to 50 i -trax ECD REVfounders Ed Roynesdal (left) and Todd istic of MMCD. We realize the industry is pler, due for late September, will have six titles available for the holidays. Fearn unfamiliar with 2P, but the dual-layer music tracks plus videos, liner notes, machine will basically he an add -on to the photos and other creative elements in the COMING UP tion just a few major artist commitments. production line as a separate module as multimedia portion. REV also is doing an McLachlan's enhanced CD Retailers can look forward to all the AudioVision has "Techno -Squid Eats needed. Our intent is to work with indus- like RobiSystems and Atlantic ECD sampler, due for a mid - ECD titles noted above, as well as Sony Parliament" and two minutes hate's try integrators September release, with tracks from Tori owners. Both toolkits are Blue Music ECDs by Alice In Chains, Toad The "Worm." From Down Under, Active - ODME, so they can independently make will Amos, Civ, Rusty, Jill Sobule, Collective Book compatible and permit the cre- Wet Sprocket, Bob Dylan and Mariah Audio, distributed by BMG Australia, has machines to sell to the industry. We in Soul, James Carter, Drag Mules, Inbreds ation, or authoring, of cross -platform or Carey by late September, the Beastie gf4's "Sooner Or Later," Boom Crash be manufacturing dual -layer discs and Sugar Ray, and has other projects in hybrid ECDs playable on both Macintosh Boys' "Space Dust," and a dual -language Opera's "Born" and "Born Again," The Menominee, Wis., and Fremont, Calif., the works. and IBM -PC hardware. Carlos Santana ECD on CubeArt, to men- Lovers' "Embrace," Richard Pleasance's and at a new plant in Breda, The We're cur- Also providing ECD development tools Netherlands, later this year. rently [late July] in the pre -production are Apple and Macromedia. The Apple pQOQamg no m00 odQQ pofflQQo wneN doQeal00w QdQQT° QuickTime Music Toolkit and new mul- mode, producing samples for Philips, driver software debuted in Sony and player manufacturers to help tisession nrC"i]C'rilR GínmOG' fOC GCDD MCC March as part of the Interactive Music 7]]000 Q034 them design hardware for the new capacity auto- Track, which has several hundred mem- Or-G14G°MGII t MMCDs. We'll have a low- J.°1L QLJUI+S,IyJteIC QULII¡JO ílQDll will be bers at a $300 annual membership fee ISUllCJQIQOo c "Colourblind" and, through Warner mated pilot line by year -end, and launch in mid - and is expanding rapidly, according to Music, the "Kulcha" debut album. in full production for the Apple's Kennedy. The Macromedia mCdAO(Jo(11 0 ro sDüO(c Go D3 dOIJcso Sony's Ehrlich emphasizes, "ECD will '96." Director Enhanced CD Toolkit, demon- not be huge this calendar year, as with For the replication industry, the DVD Whether there are strated in late June at the House Of Blues o{GSQr cgOQuStQD¡Ro the beginning of any new product line. battle lines are drawn. in L.A., will be bundled directly with But with the dual appeal for owners of one or two formats, there is no doubt that r5afrQ¡r°C, L OCSULI hardware, it will DVD will provide a major new product for Director software this fall, with a current ]GL1Cp üOO CSLJ oLILJUCStJ0QQ C"JL5 D g5° audio and/or computer video street price of about $800, and will also not take the 10 years the audio CD expanding markets in entertain- data storage/retrieval. be available for download by current aozz pmQ[>Qffigalgo required to make its mark." Mi ment and

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BILLBOARD SEPTEMBER 2, 1995 BILLBOARD SPOTLIGHT 99 www.americanradiohistory.com U date LIFELINES FEE BIRTHS Michael Kinnaird to Cheryl better than a membership." Boy, Jacob Tyler, to Matthew Lindsey, Aug. 19 in Nashville. She Abbott is survived by his wife, is a for The Nashville Brenda; a stepdaughter, Cindy Eberhart and Lynette Bosco, talent booker RY JONES , PRESIDENT To- and three grandchildren. June 28 in New York. She is direc- Network program "Music City Serales; zrkn tor of office services at Atlantic night." A memorial service was held Aug. OX 36 OKLAHOMA CITY OKLAHOMA Records. 17 at the Memorial Gardens of the Paul Verna to Ellen Dooley, Aug. Orange County Fairgrounds in Boy, Mason Taylor, to Bryan and 19 in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. He is Costa Mesa, Calif. Lori Ward, July 23 in Nashville. Billboard's reviews and pro audio In lieu of flowers, the family has He is the guitarist for Capitol Rec- editor. She is a freelance photogra- asked that donations be made to ords Nashville act Bonepony. pher. the Braille Institute or the Ameri- can Cancer Society. Boy, Michael Anthony, to Bill and DEATHS Helping Hand. Epic's Ken Mellons signed autographs and helped collect food Tina Porricelli, Aug. 2 in Mineola, Sam Abbott, 89, of natural causes, Send information to Lifelines, c/o for the Feed the Children Foundation at the Factory Outlets Centre in Kenosha, N.Y. He is the promotion manager Aug. 12 in Newport Beach, Calif. Billboard, 1515 Broadway, 14th Wis. He is shown assisting the foundation in distributing more than 35,000 pounds for MPL Communications Inc. Abbott covered the fair industry Floor, New York, N.Y. 10036 of food to food banks. Mellons and the Centre also donated 17'/2 tons of for more than 50 years as a journal- within six weeks of the event. nonperishable food to food banks throughout Wisconsin and Illinois. Girl, Hayley Nicole, to Tom and ist with Billboard and Amusement Carla Gimbel, Aug. 10, in Wor- Business. Affiliated with the West- hees, N.J. He is mainstream mar- ern Fairs Assn. since its inception, keting manager for Arista Rec- Abbott told AB in a 1991 profile ords. that "98% of what I've written con- CALENDAR cerns fairs." complex, Brussels. 011 -32 -3- 455 -6944. Boy, Nicholas Anthony, to Stephen Abbott began his journalism ca- Oct. 19 -21, 20th Annual Friends Of Old -Time Kost and Dawn Bridges, Aug. 11 reer in Natchez, Miss., with The A weekly listing of glade shows, conven- Sept. 13, Update On Southeast Asia, panel Radio Convention, Holiday Inn North, Newark, N.J. in New York. She is VP of corpo- Natchez Democrat and began tions, award shows, seminars, and presented by the Assn. of Independent Music Pub- Jay Hickerson, 203 -248-2887. rate communications, PolyGram working for Billboard in 1939 for other events. Send information to Cal- lishers, Hotel Sofitel Ma Maison, Los Angeles. 818- Oct. 20 -22, Women In Music Business Assn. Holding Inc., and VP, Mercury me- $20 a week. He arrived in Los endar, Billboard, 1515 Broadway, New 842 -6257. Second Annual Convention, location to he an- dia and artist relations. Angeles in 1941, driving a company York, N.Y. 10036. Sept. 14, T.J. Martell Foundation 20th Anni- nounced, Nashville. 615 -251 -3101. car with the Billboard logo plas- versary Gala And Humanitarian Award Dinner, Oct. 20-25, NARM Wholesalers Conference, Boy, Aaron Joseph, to Rich tered on both doors and across the SEPTEMBER honoring Clive Davis, New York Hilton, New York. Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix. 609 -596-2221. Schmidt and Kathi Sweet, Aug. 16 back. He said he soon became Sept. 1, Music Business Talent Search, pres- Muriel Max, 212 -245 -1818. Oct. 21, How To Start And Grow Your Own in Los Angeles. He is VP of mar- known as "Mr. Billboard." ented by Six -Pak Entertainment, CC's, Philadelphia. Sept. 16 -18, Focus On Video '95, International Record Label Or Music Production Company, keting and promotion at Restless In addition to his WFA member- 800 -4387. Centre, Mississauga, Ontario. 416 -531 -2121. seminar sponsored by Music Business File, Holiday Records. She is a partner in the ship, Abbott was an honorary life Sept. 6 -9, National Assn. Of Broadcasters Sept. 16, Second Annual Vocal Tech Seminar, Inn -Brookline/Boston, Boston. 508- 526 -7983. publicity company Indie Press. member of the Pacific Coast Show- Convention, New Orleans Convention Center, New presented by the Atlanta chapter of NARAS, Grand Oct. 21, How To Start And Run Your Own Rec- men's Assn. and a member of the Orleans. 202 -429 -5300. Hotel, Atlanta. 404 -249 -8881. ord Label, presented by Revenge Productions, the Girl, Gabrielle Jeann, to John and Showfolks of America in San Sept. 7, MTV Video Music Awards, Radio City Sept. 18, Hollywood In Cyberspace, conference New Yorker Hotel, New York. 212 -688 -3504. Heidi Monroe, Aug. 20 in Hacken- Francisco. He also worked closely Music Hall, New York. 212 -258 -8000. on online services and interactive media and how Oct. 22 -24, European Dance Music Conven- sack, N.J. He is national sales di- with the Arizona Showmen's Assn. Sept. 12, El Premio ASCAP Latin Music they can benefit the entertainment industry, Pacific tion, Jolly Hotel Carlton, Amsterdam. 011- 44 -31- rector for TVT Records. and once quipped that they "paid Awards, Fontainebleau Hilton Hotel, Miami Beach, Design Center, Los Angeles. Nina Steiner, 310 -288- 2154- 25187. [my] way to the banquet. That's Fla. 212 -621 -6232. 3425. Oct. 24 -26, East Coast Video Show, Trump Taj MARRIAGES Sept. 23, 11th Annual Georgia Music Hall Of Mahal, Atlantic City, N.J. Diane Stone, 203 -256- Alan Wigant to Kris Allen, Aug. 5 Fame Awards, World Congress Center, Atlanta. 4700 x124. in Minnetonka, Minn. He is a dis- Reba Lacks, 404- 656 -7575. Oct. 24 -26, REPLltech Asia, Singapore Interna- trict manager for Suncoast Motion GOOD WORKS Sept. 30, BMI Country Awards Dinner, location tional Convention and Exposition Centre, Singapore. Picture Co. to be announced, Nashville. 212- 586 -2000. 212 -643 -0620. Oct. 26, Fourth Annual Salute To Excellence FOUNDATION benefit album: The Ms. Foundation for Women, and the De- OCTOBER Awards Dinner, in recognition of Black Radio first initiative of the Shirley Drivers sign Industry Foundation for AIDS. Oct. 2, ASCAP Country Awards, Opryland Hotel, Month, honoring Radio One CEO /owner Cathy Foundation, an organization founded by Contact: John Vlautin at 212-603 -3933. Nashville. 615 -742 -5000. Hughes, New York Sheraton Hotel & Towers, New producer Leigh Blake to fund various Oct. 4, Country Music Assn. Awards, Grand Ole York. 212 -222 -9400. FOR THE RECORD health concerns for women, will be an al- HAPPY 21: The Furthermore Founda- Opry, Nashville. 615- 244 -2840. bum on London Records called "Ain't tion and Counseling Center, a nonprofit Oct. 5, SESAC National Performance Activity NOVEMBER In the July 29 Billboard Report, Nuthin But A She Thing," with artists group in Tarzana, Calif., that provides Awards, Springhouse Golf Club, Nashville. 615- Nov. 1, "Spirit Of Life" Award Gala, honoring "Pirate U.K. Radio Propels Rising performing specifically recorded or spe- counseling and educational services to 320 -0055. Allen J. Grubman of Grubman, lndursky, Schindler Soulful Jungle Style," Tony Byrne cially written songs. Due Oct. 24, the al- all in need, turns 21 this year, an event Oct. 5 -8, Audio Engineering Society 99th Con- & Goldstein, presented by the Music and Entertain- was improperly identified. Byrne is bum will feature such acts as Salt -N- that will be celebrated with an Enter- vention, Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York. ment Industry Chapter of the City of Hope, Century the head of London -based promo- Pepa, Melissa Etheridge, Vanessa tainers' Rally Sept. 11 starting at 6:30 212 -661 -8528. Plaza Hotel, Los Angeles. Scott Goldman, 213 -626- tion company Single Minded Pro- Williams with Me'shell NdegéOcello, p.m. at the Jazz Bakery in Culver City, Oct. 5 -9, Third Annual "How Can I Be Down ?" 4611 x6540. motions. Queen Latifah, Luscious Jackson, and Calif. All proceeds go toward continua- Hip -Hop Conference, sponsored by Peter Thomas, Nov. 2, The Second Annual TJ. Martell Wine Des'ree, among others. A two -hour tion and expansion of affordable counsel- entertainment with panels by the Rap Coalition, And Music Aficionado Dinner, Burden Mansion, Rhino Records' upcoming reis- MTV special underwritten by Levi's ing and therapy services for the commu- various locations, Miami Beach, Fla. 212 -229- New York. Terry Ellis, 212 -246 -6644. sues were inadvertently omitted Jeans for Women will follow the release nity. Contact: AJ. Trotter at 818-342- 5273. Nov. 2, ITA Seventh Annual Magnetic And Op- from the "Shopping List" in the over the Nov. 4 -5 weekend. The pro- 2424, ext. 1. Oct. 7 -8, Third Annual Michael Bolton Foun- tical Media Seminar, Mark Hopkins Hotel, San Holiday Product Showcase, which ducer is Leigh Blake, whose other char- dation Celebrity Tennis Classic, Softball Game, Francisco. 212 -643 -0620. appeared in the Aug. 26 issue of itable albums have been the "Red Hot + PHOTOGRAPHY exhibition: The And Black Tie Gala, benefitting the Michael Bolton Nov. 7, 10th Annual Washington Area Music Billboard. Among Rhino's releases Blue" and "Red Hot + Dance" releases, Magic of Play, a photography exhibition Foundation to assist women and children at risk Awards, Washington Hilton Ballroom, Washington, are "Lullaby Of Broadway: The which, with other related efforts, have benefiting Cities in Schools -New York from the effects of poverty and abuse, various loca- D.C. 7-03- 237 -9500. Best Of Busby Berkeley," "Give raised approximately million for and the NARAS Foundation Education tions, Stamford, Conn. 203 -483 -6463. Nov. 8 -10, Billboard Music Video Conference, Your Body Up: Club Classics, Vols. AIDS -related causes. Blake created the Initiatives, will be held Sept. 12 from 7: Oct. 7 -10, American Academy Of Children's Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, Los Angeles. 1 -3," "Holidays In Dementia," and Shirley Drivers Foundation last year af- 30 -10:30 p.m. at New York's Grand Cen- Entertainment Educational Conference, Orange 212 -536 -5002. "Punk Rock Xmas" (all due in Sep- ter losing her friend to breast cancer and tral Station's main waiting room. Among Country Convention Center, Orlando, Fla. 914 -993- Nov. 9 -10, On Demand Digital Delivery Con- tember); the Cars anthology "Just learning that `only 5% of all charitable music industry personalities serving as 9200. ference, covering electronic distribution of print What I Needed," 13 Emerson, Lake money given to organizations goes to honorary chairs are Marilyn Bergman, Oct. 12 -14, Billboard/Monitor Radio Confer- media and software, presented by Knowledge In- & Palmer albums, and "Blues Fest: women, and virtually all clinical trials Clint Black, Rosemary Clooney, Nata- ence And Awards, Marriott Marquis, New York. dustry Publications Inc., Hyatt Regency, San Modern Blues Of The '70s, '80s and are done by men. Drivers was a long- lie Cole, Mica & Ahmet Ertegun, 212 -536 -5002. Francisco. 914 -328 -9157. '90s" (October); a Bobby Darin col- time personal assistant to then Sire label Kenny Loggins, and Frances Preston. Oct. 16, 13th Annual Academy Of Country Mu- Nov. 11, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Pres- lection "As Long As I'm Singing," chief Seymour Stein. The foundation is The Magic of Play is the third in a series sic Bill Boyd Golf Classic, benefitting the T.J. Mar- ents The 23rd Annual Promise Ball, Honoring and Daryl Hall & John Oates" 'The a clearing house to distribute funds of photography exhibitions commissioned tell Foundation, AmFAR, and the Shriners Hospital Tony Bennett, Waldorf- Astoria Hotel, New York. Atlantic Collection" (November); among various established charitable or- by Giorgio Beverly Hills as part of an on- for Crippled Children, De Bell Golf Course, Burbank, 212- 689 -2860. and Wilson Pickett's "I'm In Love" ganizations, including the Global Fund going community outreach project. Calif. 213 -462 -2351. Nov. 15-18, 11th JazzTimes Convention, Loews (December). for Women, the T.J. Martell Founda- Twenty -two photographers will be fea- Oct. 18, WOMEX '95, conference and trade show New York Hotel, New York. 301 -588-4114 x10. tion's Breast Cancer Research Unit, the tured. Contact: 212 -431-6850. for world music, European Parliament Buildings

100 BILLBOARD SEPTEMBER 2, 1995 www.americanradiohistory.com Radio KPIG First 24 -Hour Online Radio New Technology Makes Live Audio Possible BY BRETT ATWOOD lif. -based Xing Technology Corp., lion live as it broadcasts, complete StreamWorks enables audio to be with commercials, promotions, and LOS ANGELES -It began with a transmitted live over the Internet at jocks. bomb. relatively slow modem speeds (Bill- "The radio station netcast is sim- A benefit concert commemorat- board, Aug. 19). ply another way to enable stations ing the 50th anniversary of the KPIG was among the first sta- to broadcast their content through a dropping of the atomic bomb on Hir- tions to netcast programming using different delivery mechanism," says oshima initiated the first continu- another real -time audio program, Gordon. "It makes sense to do this, ous, 24-hour netcast of a radio sta- RealAudio by Seattle -based Pro- because the netcast fits within the tion through the Internet. gressive Networks. Unlike Stream - existing Internet infrastructure." On Aug. 5, KPIG Monterey, Calif. Works, however, the RealAudio Other stations following KPIG's (http: / /www.kpig.com), began the transmissions are not live, continu- Aug. 5 lead and cybercasting first permanent cybercast of a ra- through StreamWorks include dio- station signal to a mass audience WBAL Baltimore, CFRA Ottawa, on the Internet. KPIG and a handful `We're just using Canada, and San Luis Obispo, Ca- of other radio stations are using the lif., stations KWBR and KKAL. new real -time audio software known new media to Gordon estimates that 25 stations as to their will be simulcasting signals on- They Oughta Know. Maverick /Reprise star Alanis Morissette, center, visits WRZX StreamWorks extend extend our signal' their Indianapolis with Reprise promotion rep Tim Hurst, left, and WRZX jock Ace regional reach to a global audi- line by the end of September, add- Cosby. ence. ing that hundreds of other stations Created by Arroyo Grande, Ca- ous audio feeds. Instead, they are are expected to begin live netcasts audio files that can be heard without over the next year. downloading with just the click of a EZ Communications, which has mouse; nonetheless, they are stored 21 stations in eight markets, intends files, not live transmissions. to bring all of its stations online by Contest, Feature Promote Belle Release "This is the beginning of a revolu- the end of the year. tionary change in broadcasting," EZ Seattle stations KMPS and BY CARRIE BORZILLO PROMOTIONS community include elaborate pro- says KPIG OM Bill Goldsmith. KZOK will begin their live cyber- motions to go along with the ad- "There are profound ramifications casts by the end of August, accord- LOS ANGELES -Bailey Broad- & MARKETING vertising schedules they secure to this. StreamWorks opens up the ,_.._ _,,a casting Services' "RadioScope" from record labels. world of local radio to a worldwide , w.... magazine has launched cludes "Reachin' Back" and sev- The promotion unit creates art- audience. Specialty programmers program ..,M. ti,l .... an extensive promotion for Regina eral new albums from other ist promotions for other Bailey may soon be able to make a decent Belle's forthcoming Columbia al- Columbia artists, such as Diana Broadcasting shows as well, living on narrowly targeted pro- bum, "Reachin' Back," due Sept. King and Asante. including "Inside Gospel," which gramming and labor -of-love for- 5. Ken Wilson, VP of black music has 125 affiliates, and "The Hip - mats. This technology instantly The promotion, which kicked off promotion at Columbia, says the Hop Countdown And Report," reaches out to hundreds of thou- Aug. 19 and runs through Sept. 19, promotions that Bailey Broad- which has 75 affiliates. sands, if not millions, of people." ,.. Welcome to KMPS Country 94. I FM will include a contest and special casting creates aren't only a great It will also create promotions To access the live radio signal on feature on Belle and her album of way to promote an upcoming al- for its Black University Radio net- the Internet and receive AM- quality i.`4.0114 nui U.*ám*ñ w '70s R &B covers from such acts as bum, but can also help to land ra- work, which will be launched in sound, computer users must have at Ono the Main Ingredient, Teddy Pen- dio airplay and build mailing lists. September. The network will least a 9600 -baud modem. A higher ....w..W "It has proved very effective, team with various black colleges speed modem will net better quality because when we run a promotion around the country to provide a sound: A 28.8-baud modem will re- in conjunction with a contest, we daily five- minute show called "En- ceive almost FM- quality sound, ac- ing to Dean Sakai, who is integrated get several thousand entries that tertainment 360" and tie into fra- cording to Xing president Howard marketing specialist and director of we can use to add to our mailing ternity and sorority events. A Gordon. Internet business for Radio Data list," says Wilson. "It's also very World Wide Web version of the To "tune in" to the cybercast, net Group. valuable because it exposes music entertainment report, "E360 On- surfers must first download the free Gordon says StreamWorks has to a lot of programmers who may line," will be launched to tie in with StreamWorks software at http: // already secured agreements with not have been leaning toward a the radio show and college com- www.xingtech.com. Then, they can ASCAP and BMI to ensure that no certain record. But when they puter users. simply go to the station's World copyright protection rights are vio- The entertainment magazine of the air. hear about it on the station and in "This is the next big thing that Wide Web page on the Internet and lated. the promos for the contest, it ties us, promotionally, into that click on the StreamWorks icon. Each station must individually ne- sometimes makes them think 18 -24 demo," Blackman -Bailey With that command, computers us- gotiate with the licensing agencies dergrass, the Spinners, the twice [about placing the song into says. ers can tune in and hear a radio sta- to clear rights for its Internet-deliv- O'Jays, the Delfonics, and the Sty- rotation]." ered programming. listics (Billboard, June 24). Wilson says the contests are al- "We are concerned about the li- The feature, which includes an ways heavily promoted on the air, censing and intend to negotiate with interview with Belle and songs as well as off the air via press re- the licensing agencies," says Mi- from the album, will air as a spot- leases. chael Rau, president of Radio Data light segment within the hourlong "We started [the promotions] as Group, which is a subsidiary of EZ "RadioScope: The Entertainment an added -value tool for adver- Communications. "Our perspective Magazine Of The Air" show on tisers, and they propelled into a is that when one puts their program Sept. 16 -17. separate company and entity from audio on the Internet live, it should Approximately 100 R &B /adult there: D. Blackman -Bailey Inc., not be any different than if we mo- and R &B /mainstream radio sta- which houses Lee Bailey Commu- ved our broadcast signal to a new tions nationwide, including KJLH nications' marketing, promotion, T TO tower. We're not taking this mate- Los Angeles, WGCI -FM Chicago, and advertising unit," says Diane kTOYACT rial and slicing it into a sort of radio KMJQ (Magic 102) Houston, Blackman -Bailey, executive VP/ CANADA jukebox. We're just using new me- 'OR THE KMJM (Magic 108) St. Louis, and partner of LBC Inc. and CEO of dia to extend our signal." PAL KJMS (101 Jams) Memphis, are D. Blackman -Bailey Inc. RRE H PARTY' EZ Communications is doing dou- involved. Top 40 /rhythm WQHT "We wanted to find a creative ble duty as an Internet access (Hot 97) New York is also on way to use syndication and net- server. The company provides many board. work radio that hasn't been done of its listeners with software to ac- Listeners of the weekly pro- on this level before," she says, cess the Internet (Billboard, Aug. gram simply mail in a postcard to "and to find great ways to reach Labor Day on Ice. WLUM (New Rock 102) Milwaukee joined forces with Molson 12). win. The grand prize is a Sony the audience and expose new mu- Ice to send a winner to the brewery's end -of- summer concert featuring Metallica, "The Internet can be a cold .camcorder, the second and third sic." Hole, and Veruca Salt. Pictured, from left, are Mary Anne McKenna of Molson; place," says Sakai. "Radio stations prizes are cellular flip- phones, and - Blackman -Bailey says that not Bryan Erwin, WLUM promotion director; Tom Stachowiak, contest winner; Tommy have personality. There's no reason various runners -up win a Colum- many other syndication compan- Wilde, music director. why we can't bring that to new me- bia Records gift package that in- ies or networks serving the R &B dia."

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Don Henley Charges Unapproved Broadcast; Radio Award Nominee Burns Pay Disputes Brewing In Philly And Miami Has Eyes On Different Prize ATTORNEYS FOR Eagles star Don Sign of the times: According to a re- off -air production director. Henley filed a complaint with the FCC cent Chilton Research study, more WQMX Akron, Ohio, PD Steve !loss Burns faces some tough com- The Tennessean] and think, `All these charging that rockers WEBN Cincin- teens turn to online outlets than to ra- Cherry exits; no replacement has been petition in the Billboard/Airplay Mon- people know." nati improperly aired an early morn- dio to find out what's new. named. itor Radio Awards, where he is nomi- The level of press coverage the ing phone conversation with Henley Brett Dumler from KBIU Lake nated again as local air personality of news generated took Burns by sur- after he insisted it not be used for PROGRAMMING: CW TO MR Charles, La., moves to the PD job at the year. But if the award were for prise, particularly when the paper re- broadcast. The singer says that a cal- After 18 months on the country side, WABB -FM Mobile, Ala., replacing courage, Burns would be a shoo -in, ferred to him as "the first major coun- ler found him at a local hotel last WRVF (the River) Dayton, Ohio, flips Cruze. thanks to his recent decision to an- try music figure to tell the public he spring, where he was staying under an to modern rock as "the Edge." PD Jim nounce to the world that he has AIDS. has AIDS." alias, and recorded the conversation PEOPLE: BRANDMEIER TO A.M. Sadly for the industry, the 20-year ra- "I don't really see myself as a ma- and aired it without approval -an Jonathon Brandmeier moves from dio veteran also announced that he jor country music figure, and I didn't FCC no-no. afternoons back to mornings, where would be leaving WSIX Nashville, have any idea of the impact it would There is some confusion, however. he once ruled the airwaves, at WLUP- where he has hosted middays for nine have, but I consider it a blessing [be- In the complaint, Henley's lawyers FM Chicago. The surprise move shifts years, to devote his time to AIDS cause it's helping me] spread the word claim the station involved was WEBN, Kevin Matthews to middays and charities and public speaking engage- that the hatred and judgment and big- but then later refer to it as "Q- 102," Danny Boneduce to afternoons. ments. otry must stop," he says. which is the handle of crosstown rival WLUP is now talking with stations Having survived a suicide attempt The industry support Burns has re- WKRQ. that have been picking up Matthews' five years ago and a three -month ceived since his announcement dis- Executives from WEBN and morning show. nervous breakdown earlier this year, proves any stereotype of the country WKRQ told The Cincinnati Post that After three years, WYNY New Burns is fighting his way back with industry as closed- minded, as did the they never aired any such conversa- York music director Theda Sandiford the help of his spirituality and the surprisingly supportive reaction of tions. by Eric Boehlert exits. PD Chris Kampmeier is han- support of friends, and he's hoping his country radio to artist Ty Herndon's Some WXTU Philadelphia jocks are with reporting by Douglas Reece dling music duties. positive attitude will inspire others. recent arrest on dtug and indecent- threatening a very public protest at Longtime WVEE (V103) Atlanta af- "I'm not dying with AIDS, I'm liv- exposure charges. (The latter charge the station's annual country concert ternoon driver Jo Jo Davis leaves to ing with it," he says. "This has been has been dropped.) event Sept. 9. The protest is in reac- Kelly exits. The remaining air staff is return to law school. PD Tony Brown given to me, not to sit "[Ty's situation] was tion to what they say is parent com- staying on, for now. assumes Davis' duties. around and cry and almost a country mu- pany Beasley Broadcast Group's pro- Also, WKIK Richmond, Va., moves KZLA Los Angeles brings aboard die with, but to live Bill board® sic scandal, and mine posal to cut back health benefits and from country to modern rock as new night jock Chris Leary (aka Max with and help others." is a health issue, but in cut part -time wages in half. The Phila- WBZU (the Buzz). Ryder). Leary, late of crosstown Ten years ago, CASTER an odd way the two delphia chapter of the American Fed- WHPT Tampa, Fla., hires PD KIIS-FM, replaces Bo Reynolds, now Burns was diagnosed BROAD are connected, be- eration of Television and Radio Artists Chuck Beck to replace Bob Cum- doing mornings. as HIV- positive, but OF THE WEEK cause Ty was obvi- filed a complaint with the National La- mings, who exited. Beck arrives from KPWR (Power 106) Los Angles jug- he says that fear ously having problems bor Relations Board, charging Beas- consulting firm Alan Burns & Associ- gles shifts: Middays are now handled drove him to keep it a with his self -esteem to ley with a refusal to bargain in good ates. by Morales (from afternoons), 3 p.m: secret. "There is so do what he is alleged faith. Beasley executives could not be KBSZ Phoenix (formerly KMEO) 7 p.m. by Big Boy (from nights), much bigotry, igno- to have done," says reached for comment. flips from soft AC to contemporary in- nights by Tha Ruffnex (from over- rance, and hatred Burns. "Low self-es- Meanwhile, The Broward Times, strumental, which blends new age, nights), and overnights by Charlie about it that I was teem ... is what from Broward County, Fla.,.reports jazz/AC, electronic, and ambient mod- Huero (from middays). afraid to go public." causes AIDS, when that the Southern Christian Leader- ern rock artists such as Dead Can WJMN Boston flip -flops late night Gradually, a sup- people allow them- ship Conference is ready to picket Dance and Peter Gabriel. Syndicated and overnight jocks. Mark Jordan port group gave him selves to be promiscu- WHQT (Hot 105) Miami over what the "Musical Starstream" host Forest moves to 10 p.m. -2 a.m. for "Between the courage to tell his ous or do drugs. organization says is a pay disparity becomes aboard as operations manager. The Sheets," while Marc Clark heads family, friends, and ROSS I WRNS "If I hadn't had this tween employees at the R &B station Former KHQT (Hot 97.7) San Jose, to overnights. co- workers. Now, he Air Per sonality wake-up call, I would and those at co-owned N/T WIOD and Calif., PD Bob Perry has been named WZJM (Jammin' 92) Cleveland has has committed the ul- WSIX N ashville have continued to live AC WFLC. GM Bob Green was not national program director for El Do- reached a settlement with former timate act of bravery my life with low self - available for comment. rado Communications, owner of Span- morning man Johnny D., allowing him by telling his listeners esteem and put myself American Radio Systems reached ish- language broadcasting outlets to move to WVKS Toledo, Ohio, for af- and the rest of the industry. in compromising situations with rela- into the barrel and came up with an- KEYH /KQQK/KXTJ Houston and ternoons. Although country music is known tionships," says Burns. "I've learned other fistful of radio stations (Bill- KMQA Los Angeles. The longtime morning team of Jesse as a bastion of conservatism, Burns that AIDS is really a healer. It caused board, Aug. 26). The latest to join the With Harry Valentine moving from Dylan and Gene Vilitis breaks up at says he was not particularly afraid of me to heal my relationships with my ARS family are KKMJ -FM /KPTY/ VP /GM of a talk consultancy to PD of CHOG (AM 640) Toronto. the reaction from Music Row to his ... family and various friends." It is KJCE Austin, Texas. The seller: the WEZB (B97) New Orleans, the sta- KNIX -FM Phoenix ups P/T jock admissions that he is bisexual and has for this reason that Burns has titled Amaturo Group. The price tag: $28.5 tion's transition from top 40 to talk Steve Goddard to afternoons, where AIDS, particularly since most of the the book he is writing "If It Wasn't million. seems all but complete. he replaces Dave Dillon, who exits. close -knit community has known and For AIDS, I'd Be Dead." As of Aug. 14, jazz pioneer KJAZ WBBS/WSYR/WYYY Syracuse, Goddard previously hosted afternoons guarded his secret for years. "I wasn't "You have to find your peace and San Francisco ceased broadcasting for N.Y., OM Allan Furst becomes na- at crosstown KPSN. afraid of negative reaction. I was your love within you any way that you the second time in as many years, due tional PD for NewCity Communica- "Hurricane" Dave Smith, previ- afraid of giving up my radio job and can," says Burns. "I'm doing that by to financial difficulty. In 1994, the stations and remains on-site at the N.Y. ously PD at WAMO -AM -FM Pitts- my identity as Hoss Burns. But when trying to face all my challenges and tion folded but was revived via trans- triop. burgh, resurfaces as night jock at the anxiety of working became by being honest ... I know God has mission cable after owner Ron Cowan WMXQ Birmingham, Ala., returns WOWI (103 Jamz) Norfolk, Va., re- greater than the fear of not working, forgiven me. My main challenge is to gathered donations from listeners and from AC waters to its top 40 roots, placing Lorenzo "Ice -T" Thomas, it was time to leave. It got to me after forgive myself, and [going public] has corporate sponsors. This time, the sta- while Gale O'Brien takes over mid - now at WXYV (V103) Baltimore. 10 years of having to play that role of really helped." tion, which has been broadcasting days by herself. Steve Atkins, with Marty Casper joins the WBEE -FM a happy person [on the air], when I Burns, who got his start in radio in since 1959, wasn't so lucky. whom she had split the shift, becomes Rochester, N.Y., morning team, arriv- really wasn't." Beaumont, Texas, where he worked ing from WUFX Buffalo, N.Y. Last March, Burns endured a at KKAS, KVLI, and KYKR before Midday host Rick Larson adds MD breakdown, which he describes as "a heading to Nashville as an aspiring duties at WSSL Greenville, S.C. Lar- long, dark period of dealing with fear, songwriter 11 years ago, will continue son relinquishes his other duties as anxiety, shame." He decided to take a his voice-over business on a limited production manager at WSSL and PD leave of absence from WSIX "to ex- basis. He says he will donate the at sister station WGVL. amine my life and find my purpose," money he makes to charity. He also newsline... Former WHJX (Hot 101.5) Jack- and during his first day of disability, will continue hosting "Country Hit- sonville, Fla., morning man Buck Burns says, all those negative feelings makers" for Ron Huntsman Enter- BOB CHANDLER, former PD of WGAY -FM Washington, D.C., and a 30-year Wilde goes to WTLC -FM Indianapo- disappeared, leading to his decision tainment, as well as three annual hol- station veteran, died Aug. 17, his 61st birthday. lis for p.m. drive, replacing Gino Shel- not to return to the station. iday specials for SJS Entertainment. ton, who stays P/T. Also, former The reaction to Burns' announce- "Radio has been my bread and but- STATION SALES: KOLT -FM Albuquerque, N.M., from Claimor Broadcast- WHJX MD Greg Brady goes to cross- ment has been entirely positive, with ter," says Burns. "Now that I'm re- ing to Crescent Communications for $1.3 million; WOUR Utica, N.Y., from town WPLA for middays. galls from supporters coming in two at tired, the real work begins." Bendat Communications & Broadcasting to Bob Stevens for $1.35 million. Christopher Lance, last at now-de- a time. Still, Burns says, "It was PHYLLIS STARK WZOK/WROK Rockford, Ill., from Nolte Communications to Connois- funct KHQT (Hot 97.7) San Jose, Ca- slightly overwhelming to walk into the seur for $5 million; WFRL/WXXQ Rockford, Ill., from Stateline Broadcast- lif., lands at KPRR El Paso, Texas, for first grocery store [after the an- This profile originally appeared in ing to Connoisseur for $2.3 million. middays/production. Lance replaces nouncement made the front page of Country Airplay Monitor. Sean Powell, who exits.

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104 BILLBOARD SEPTEMBER 2, 1995 www.americanradiohistory.com ç) PIONEER IHAVE SLEPT BESIDE THE winter and the then it ends up taking you around the world. It's pret- muse, really. N green in growing slow." Within minutes of pen- ty wild." "I think that sometimes things you've been thinking ning that opening line, Heather Nova finished her Other than her habit of writing each song's opening about or trying to work out take a while before you find debut single, "Walk This World." The song is No. 31 on line first, Nova says that the songwriting process is the words or the images to express them. Especially the Modern Rock Tracks chart this week. "pretty unpredictable. If I had the perfect formula for emotional things that have happened. There's a period "It's one of those songs that I wrote really quickly, probably that you go through. Certainly, for myself, I `You write a in about ten minutes. Sometimes for me, the need to song in your can't write right in the middle of something emotional write a song comes out of when you feel something bedroom and that's happening. I'm definitely an aftermath writer. that you can't name, that you can't put your finger on. then it ends tip "In general, songwriting for me is often an act of taking you That's what "Walk This World" is -a mixture of, I around the hope. It's like working through something and getting don't know, the feeling of longing and possibility. It's a worid -' through the other side." -Heather Nava HITS! very hopeful song. As for this single, she says, "It's kind of a feeling of "I was just sitting on the floor in my bedroom, and I longing. You've been through something, and you wrote it. I think songs are bubbling underneath the writing a song, I'd be churning out hit after hit. You don't want to struggle anymore; you just want to make surface, and they just come out. It's kind of funny, just have to be open to it, I think. The best ones often something. You just want to live your life by your own because you write a little song in your bedroom, and are ones that kind of just happen. I like the idea of the vision, no matter if anybody else gets it." IN

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Y Y Z TRACK TITLE ARTIST ''' N TRACK TITLE ARTIST ALBUM TITLE IF ANY) LABEL/DISTRIBUTING LABEL _ i ALBUM TITLE (IF ANY) LABEL/DISTRIBUTING LABEL 3 3 cu 3 3 O r a 3 N a 3 5 10 Scatman / Scatman John * * *No.1 * ** * * *No.1 * ** © Jealousy / Charles & Eddie What's All This About / Linda Lewis FOOLS ON 4 weeks at No 1 BROTHER CANE TOMORROW 1 week at No. 1 SILVERCHAIR o AND SHINE 3 3 11 1 1 l0 O SEEDS VIRGIN FROGSTOMP EPIC CI ® In The Summertime / Shaggy TOMORROW SILVERCHAIR J.A.R. GREEN DAY 4 6 9 2 1 2 6 O Waterfalls / TLC 0 FROGSTOMP EPIC ANGUS" SOUNDTRACK REPRISE ONLY WANNA BE WITH YOU HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH YOU OUGHTA KNOW ALANIS MORISSETTE © Shy Guy / Diana King 3 2 2 13 3 2 1 12 CRACKED REAR VIEW ATLANTIC JAGGED LITTLE PILL MAVERICK/REPRISE O Lovin You / Suburban Soul OVER YOU LIVE 6 9 7 COMEDOWN BUSH 4 3 3 14 ALL © Colors Of The Wind / Vanessa Williams THROWING COPPER RADIOACTIVE/MCA 0 SIXTEEN STONE TRAUMA/INTERSCOPE O Ruby / Miki Imai YOU OUGHTA KNOW ALANIS MORISSETTE 10 TIL I HEAR IT FROM YOU GIN BLOSSOMS 7 13 5 5 6 5 JAGGED LITTLE PILL MAVERICK/REPRISE "EMPIRE RECORDS" SOUNDTRACK MM 00 Downtown / Neil Young TIL I HEAR IT FROM YOU GIN BLOSSOMS IN THE BLOOD BETTER THAN EZRA © 9 14 4 6 7 5 11 t t Rough 'N' Smooth / C. J. Lewis "EMPIRE RECORDS" SOUNDTRACK A&M DELUXE ELEKTRNEEG DECEMBER COLLECTIVE SOUL THIS IS A CALL F00 FIGHTERS © You Oughta Know / Alanis Morissette 7 5 4 20 7 4 4 9 COLLECTIVE SOUL ATLANTIC F00 FIGHTERS ROSWELL/CAPITOL Gotta Know Remix / Supergroove THIS IS A CALL F00 FIGHTERS GALAXIE BLIND MELON 8 6 8 9 11 14 4 3 Scream / Michael Jackson F00 FIGHTERS ROSWELL/CAPITOL 01 SOUP CAPITOL KINGDOM TOADIES LUMP THE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ® Can't Stop This Feeling / Matt Bianco 11 10 13 POSSUM 20 29 3 09 RUBBERNECK INTERSCOPE Q8 THE PRESIDENTS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA COLUMBIA OF 3 Power To Move Ya / IMMORTALITY PEARL JAM I GOT A GIRL TRIPPING DAISY CI 12 11 9 10 8 7 II Ziggy Marley And The Melodymakers VITALOGY EPIC I AM AN ELASTIC FIRECRACKER ISLAND My Way / Cardigans IN THE BLOOD BETTER THAN EZRA SAY IT AIN'T SO WEEZER Hey! Get Out Of 11 15 21 6 11 9 11 13 DELUXE ELEKTRNEEG WEEZER DGC/GEFFEN t Summer Jam '95 / Scha Dara Parr HIGHER PLACE TOM PETTY NAME GOO GOO DOLLS 12 13 12 7 A 12 18 28 4 'Til You Do Me Right/ After 7 WILDFLOWERS WARNER BROS. A BOY NAMED GOO METAL BLADEWARNER BROS. COMEDOWN BUSH 00 Don't Take It Personal (Just One Of Dem 13 19 23 4 SIXTEEN STONE TRAUMA/INTERSCOPE * * *AIRPOWER* * * Days( / Monica SMASHING YOUNG MAN COLLECTIVE SOUL 13 WARPED RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS 14 23 31 3 NEW 1 ® Freek' N You / Jodeci COLLECTIVE SOUL ATLANTIC ONE HOT MINUTE WARNER BROS. ME, THRILL ME, KISS ME, KILL ME U2 STUTTER ELASTICA ® Anokorononatsuni Bokuraha / Hooper 15 8 5 13 HOLD 14 10 10 9 BATMAN FOREVER" SOUNDTRACK ISLAND /ATLANTIC ELASTICA DGC/GEFFEN ® Carnival / Cardigans DOWNTOWN NEIL YOUNG -OUT DANDELION 16 10 7 10 15 15 21 5 WEIRD ® Caribbean Blue / Big Mountain MIRROR BALL REPRISE DYSLEXICON RUFFHOUSE/COLUMBIA RUN -AROUND BLUES TRAVELER CARNIVAL NATALIE MERCHANT 00 Love Love Love / Dreams Come True 11 14 15 17 16 12 13 12 FOUR MM TIGERLILY ELEKTRNEEG Misery / Soul Asylum WHITE, DISCUSSION LIVE DISCUSSION LIVE 18 22 26 5 11 16 17 6 WHITE, 00 Anatadakewo / Southern All Stars THROWING COPPER RADIOACTIVE/MCA THROWING COPPER RADIOACTIVE/MCA MUDDY JESUS IAN MOORE MOLLY SPONGE ® Medicine/ Guru 19 18 20 9 18 13 8 17 MODERNDAY FOLKLORE CAPRICORN ROTTING PINATA WORK I Hear Your Name / Incognito J.A.R. GREEN DAY STARS HUM 20 21 22 4 19 17 15 14 Adiemus / Adiemus ANGUS "SOUNDTRACK REPRISE YOU'D PREFER AN ASTRONAUT RCA GOOD BETTER THAN EZRA AWAKE LETTERS TO CLEO ll Could It Be I'm Fallin' In Love / Regina Bell 21 20 17 21 20 22 22 5 WHOLESALE MEATS AND FISH GIANT DELUXE ELEKTRNEEG OD Love Enuff / Soul II Soul LITTLE THINGS BUSH ANTS MARCHING DAVE MATTHEWS BAND 22 17 16 18 21 19 19 10 ® Remember Me This Way / Jordan Hill SIXTEEN STONE TRAUMA/INTERSCOPE UNDER THE TABLE AND DREAMING RCA HOLD ME, THRILL ME, KISS ME, KILL ME U2 Make It With You / Carroll Thompson * * * AIRPOwER * * * 22 14 12 13 BATMAN FOREVER SOUNDTRACK ISLAND/ATLANTIC ® Too Late To Be Good / Tuesday Girls CRUSH R.E.M. 23 27 30 4 WITH EYELINER ROCK AND ROLL IS DEAD LENNY KRAVITZ MONSTER WARNER BROS. 23 NEW 1 ® Been Thinking About You / Martine Girault CIRCUS VIRGIN MISERY SOUL ASYLUM STARING AT THE SUN CATHERINE WHEEL ® Keep This Thing Together / Gary Barnacle 24 16 9 15 24 28 40 3 JUDY LET YOUR DIM LIGHT SHINE COLUMBIA HAPPY DAYS MERCURY This Is A Call / Foo Fighters I DON'T KNOW ANYTHING MAD SEASON HAND IN MY POCKET ALANIS MORISSETTE 25 25 24 6 2 This Time / Curtis Stigers COLUMBIA 25 31 - ABOVE JAGGED LITTLE PILL MAVERICK/REPRISE ROCK AND ROLL IS DEAD LENNY KRAVITZ GIRL LIKE YOU EDWYN COLLINS ® Tomorrow Robins Will Sing / Stevie Wonder 26 NEW 1 38 2 A CIRCUS VIRGIN 26 - GORGEOUS GEORGE BAR/NONE/A &M 4r Sweet Child / Cosa Nostra MORE HUMAN THAN HUMAN WHITE ZOMBIE DECEMBER COLLECTIVE SOUL 27 24 19 20 21 23 18 19 ® Namidaga Kirari / Spitz ASTRO -CREEP: 2000 GEFFEN COLLECTIVE SOUL ATLANTIC NOT ENOUGH VAN HALEN ALL OVER YOU LIVE ® I Can Love You Like That / All 4 One 28 28 28 5 21 16 18 BALANCE WARNER BROS. 28 THROWING COPPER RADIOACTIVE/MCA O Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman? / ANTS MARCHING DAVE MATTHEWS BAND BOMB RANCID 29 31 32 7 39 2 TIME Bryan Adams RCA 29 - UNDER THE TABLE AND DREAMING AND OUT COME THE WOLVES EPITAPH All My Love For You / Patsy Moore 2 JUST LIKE ANYONE SOUL ASYLUM ME RUSTY Saving 30 38 - 30 26 33 5 WAKE LET YOUR DIM LIGHT SHINE COLUMBIA Ha F HANDSOME BOY/TAG/ATLANTIC ® Feels So Good / Xscape GALAXIE BLIND MELON WALK THIS WORLD HEATHER NOVA All The 31 33 35 3 31 NEW 1 ® Way / SOUP CAPITOL OYSTER BIG CAT/WORK Lady Lynett And The Spokesmen WYNONA'S BIG BROWN BEAVER PRIMUS ONLY WANNA BE WITH YOU HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH 32 29 27 8 32 25 23 10 TALES FROM THE PUNCHBOWL INTERSCOPE CRACKED REAR VIEW ATLANTIC to Hyperbeat/ Oulfer WARPED RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS RUN -AROUND BLUES TRAVELER 33 NEW I 33 27 26 23 ® Carnival / Natalie Merchant ONE HOT MINUTE WARNER BROS. FOUR A &M Got To Keep Moving / Think Twice 6 STARS HUM SOFTER, SOFTEST HOLE 34 30 29 34 32 38 3 YOU'D PREFER AN ASTRONAUT RCA LIVE THROUGH THIS DGC/GEFFEN Selections can be heard on MOLLY SPONGE HEY MAN NICE SHOT FILTER 35 26 18 14 35 24 24 19 "Pioneer Tokio Hot 100" ROTTING PINATA WORK SHORT BUS REPRISE HEY MAN NICE SHOT FILTER every Sunday 1 PM -5 PM on 32 25 17 POSSUM KINGDOM TOADIES 36 36 NEW' 1 SHORT BUS REPRISE RUBBERNECK INTERSCOPE FM JAPAN /81.3 FM in TOKYO I GOT A GIRL TRIPPING DAISY CRUSH WITH EYELINER R.E.M. 31 34 34 6 37 33 34 4 I AM AN ELASTIC FIRECRACKER ISLAND MONSTER WARNER BROS. 2 WEIRD -OUT DANDELION THE SAME MATTHEW SWEET 38 36 38 34 37 4 WE'RE DYSLEXICON RUFFHOUSE/COLUMBIA 100% FUN ZOO

2 STUCK IN THE MIDDLE WITH YOU THE JEFF HEALEY BAND MORE HUMAN THAN HUMAN WHITE ZOMBIE 39 39 39 30 27 20 COVER TO COVER ARISTA ASTRO -CREEP: 2000 GEFFEN I WALKED WANDERLUST LITTLE THINGS BUSH 40 35 33 10 40 37 30 22 PRIZE RCA SIXTEEN STONE TRAUMNINTERSCOPE Compiled from a na anal sample of aupl y supplied by Broadcast Data Systems' Radio Track service. 107 album rock stations and 60 modern rock stations are electronicall monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Songs ranked by number of detections. 81.3FM °Tracks showing an increase in detections over the previous week, regardless of chart movement. Airpower awarded to those records which attan 800 detections (Album Rock) or 800 detections (Modem Rock) for the first time. Videoclip availability. ®1995, Billboard/BPI Communications. 1-WAVE

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1:00 PM - 2:15 PM TURN IT UP: METAL RADIO PANEL 1 110 PM - 215 PM Wednesday, September 6, 1995 A &R'S CRYSTAL BALL: WANNABE OR THE REAL MODERATOR: Chainsaw (Futurist) NECESSITY, THE MOTHER OF INVENTION: LEGENDARY THING? PANELISTS: Cannibal (VAIN), Anya Feldman (AIM Marketing), MUSICAL INVENTORS Zach Lanier (Energy), Melodie Mingo (Metal Blade), CMJ MUSICFEST SHOWCASES: MODERATOR Ira Robbins (Journalist) MODERATOR Neil Strauss (New York Times) 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM Dawn Moses Ron Platter (WMHW), Cheryl Valentine (Epi:) PANELISTS. Mark Kates (Geffen). Dead Kao nelson (Repáe).ad mere TBA (WEDS), AVERY FISHER HALL REGISTRATION AYER,' FISHER HALL ALICE TULLE LOBBY DOCE TULLY HAW PLAZA LEVEL (AVERY FISHER HALL) 1:00PM - 2:15 PM BACK DEAD: THE RESURGENCE OF 179 CHANCES TO SAY "I WAS THERE" FROM VINYL TO HIGH DENSITY CD: NEW & OLD SEXISM & VIOLENCE IN MUSIC AND FROMETlHE 5:00 PM- 10:00PM FORMATS. WINNERS & DUDS VIDEO: CAN FREE SPEECH GO TOO FAR? MODERATOR "The Administer 01 Sinister"-. The ink (WVUD, EXHIBITS ALICE TULLY MAY ALICE TULLY HAW MODERATOR: Howie Klein (Reprise) Viddream, Music From The Ledge) ACADEMY KNITTING FACTORY PROMENADE (AVERY FISHER HALL) AVERY FISHER HALL PANELISTS. Mana Abnl (Metal Blade). Phil F050055 (Malevolent THE AVANT -GARDE: FORGING THE WAY Creation), King Poole) (Deceased). Jason Netherton (Dying Fetus). Better Than Ezra, Dambuilders, Poster Merge Records Night: Spent, Stephen 8:00 PM MODERATOR Elliott Sharp (Mist) THE SONGWRITERS FORUM: DIALOGUE & Frank Rini (Internal Bleeding). Bill Yurkiewicz (EM-13/Relapse- Children Merritt, Guv'ner, Mad Scene, Karl America) LUAKA BOP, MIRAMAX & CMJ PRESENT A PREVIEW CHARLES DANA LOUNGE (AVERY FISHER HALL( PERFORMANCE Nuclear Blast ALICE NLLY LOBBY ALICE TULLY HALLT Reef (UK), XC -NN (UK), Skunk Mamie Hendricks Trio, Verbena, Odes, OF THE MIRAMAX FILM, "BLUE IN THE FACE" ALICE TULLY HALL WOMEN IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY: WHY MUST WE TRIPLE AAA RADIO: THE UPSTART LIVE PERFORMANCES BY SOUNDTRACK (UK), silverchair (Australia) Portastatic HAVE THIS PANEL EVERY YEAR? INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTION FORMAT GAINS MOMENTUM ARTISTS DAVID BYRNE, PAULA COLE, CO- MODERATORS: Janet Billig (Atlantic) MODERATOR' Bruce Adams (Cargo) MODERATOR: Jim enun (CMJ) Matthew Sweet, 3 lb. Thrill SOUL COUGHING. SPEARHEAD AND Regina Joskow Dunton (London) PANELISTS. Laura Lombardi (Koch Distribution). PANELISTS: Dave Einstein (Mercury). Tom Frouge (Green Linnet), Simple Machines Night: Liquorice, GEGGY TAH PANELISTS: Judy McGrath (MTV) and more TBA Bob Schick (Plan 9). Ron Schneiderman Rita Houston (WFUV). Willy Porter (Private Music) MARS" ao0 GL REASTMHrS OffrAini ME ENTRY WALTER READE THEATER (Surefire Distribution) CHARLES DANA LOUNGE AVERY FISHER HAW BANK Seesaw, Franklin Bruno, Ida, Danielle THE SUPPER CLUB ALICE TULLY LOBBY (ALICE TULLY HALL) Howie, Raymond Brake, Secret Stars, 240 W 47TH UREA .WTWEEN (MCANAY &BMA.ENUEI 2:30 PM -3:45 PM 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM CMJ and ALTERLATINO Present: Cafe THE INTERNET: HOW IT IS ALTERING THE FUTURE OF THE REGGAE PANEL: REAL ISSUES AFFECTING A&M RECORDS, NEW REGENCY & CMJ Tacuba (Mexico), Los Reyes Latinos (S. Retsin THE MUSIC BUSINESS REGGAE TODAY PRESENT AN EXCLUSIVE SCREENING OF "EMPIRE L30214 MODERATOR. Jim Font! (Cultural Critic) CHARLES DANA LOUNGE (AVERY FISHER HAW RECORDS" America), Mouth (Sweden) PARTY: A &M PRESENTS THE CMJ OPENING NIGHT PANELISTS: Michael Don ( Knitting Factory). Marc Geiger (American WALTER RUDE THEATER *ma FACTORY'S ALTERKNIT ROOM MONSTER MAGNET, PAW, FIG DISH & SLIDER Recordings). Juke Gordon (GOrdons R.N. Robed Leone )MV*ed), Tm 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Nre (SIcmDOM), Lela Robinson (NY Po tNgphihilertiet, LONDON RECORDS, SHINING EXCALIBUR 230 PM - 3.45 PM BROWNIES Alchemy Records NeiseFest: Merzboc.' IRVING PLAZA AVERY FISHER HALL PICTURES AND CMJ PRESENT AN EXCLUSIVE MTV A VH1: THE ONLY STATION THAT MATTERS? (Japan), Solmania JoJo Hiroshige ACE ICOPti íY15111571 Flydaddy/Summershlne Night: Moped, w/ SCREENING OF THE FILM "KIDS" MODERATOR. Man Plntield (MTV) ALTERNATIVE MUSIC AND ITS SEDUCTION OF THE WALTER RUDE THEATER AVERY FISHER HALL Witch Hazel, Number One Cup, (Japan), Borbetomagus CORPORATE SPONSOR ALICE TULLY LOBBY (ALICE TULLY HAW Autohaze, Richard Davies Thursday, September 7, 1995 2:30 PM - PM LIVE IN PERFORMANCE 2:30 PM LIMELIGHT THE JAll PANEL: SOUNDS SHAPING THE FUTURE CMJ METALL MARATHON 9:00 AM - 5:09 PM MODERATOR: Jonathan Rudnick (Giant KRIS KRISTOFFERSON Richard Buckner, Barbara Brousal, Fun Loving Criminals, Gwen StepIGr0UVe Academy) ALICE TULLY HALL KEYNOTE SPEAKERS'. REGISTRATION Inbreds, Walt Mink, Paul K and the Mars, Dettones, Korn PLAZA LL1'EI. (AVERY FISHER HALO PANELISTS. DJ Chedreez and more TBA ALICE TULLY HALL CHARLES DANA LOUNGE (AVERY FISHER HALO Weathermen, Son Volt, Truly, Engine 88 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EXHIBITS 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM COLLEGE AND ALTERNATIVE RADIO PROMOTION MANHATTAN CENTER MODERATOR- Cheryl Botchick PROMENADE AVERY FISHER HALO SELLING RECORDS IN THE 21ST CENTURY: THE (CMJ) Bob Weyersberg CBGB Jamiroquai (UK), Guru /Jazzmatazz INTERNET VS. THE RECORD STORE PANELISTS. Dan Mackla (Autotonig, (Triage), Mike Wolf Reptile) MODERATOR. Windy Chien Sick & Tired/Aquarlus) (Amphetamine ASCAP's "Best Kept Secrets ": Tories, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM AVERY FISHER HALL NEW ARTIST DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY PANELISTS Eric Gordon (NS Life Record Shop) Big Geraniums, Magneto USA, Lemons, London Records Presents: Hagfish, and more TBA MODERATOR Faith Henschel (Capitol) SURVIVAL OF THE RICHEST: RAP MARKETING PANELISTS Bev Chin Ray Farrell AVERY FISHER HALL Dancehall Crashers, Thin Lizard Dawn Menswear (UK), Deluxx Folk Implosion, (4AD) MODERATOR: Angela Thomas (Capitol) (Getten/DGC). Brian Hill (PGA) DAVE LOMBARDO ALICE TULLY LOBBY (ALICE TULLY HALLT Meat Puppets AVERY FISHER HALL RAP RADIO: WHAT KINDA POWER WE GOT? MODERATOR Ron Archer (Sony Music) ON Revelation Records Night: Whirlpool, ALICE TULLY LOBBY (ALICE TULY HALL) ACTIVISM THE RADIO: POLITICAL AND MUSICAL INTERNET 101: UNDERSTANDING THE INTERNET AND MODERATOR' ORIVhine Blue (Radio Personality) Shades Apart, Farside, Sense Field, Into MERCURY LOUNGE HOW PANELISTS' Pat Andrade (Artist). Paul BOOKIES: TOURING & BOOKING AGENTS IN THE DeRienzo IWBAI Paula Gordon (Radio Zid), Another, Texas is the Reason, State of Big Cat Records and Friends: Blumfeld TO MAKE IT WORK FOR YOU UNDERGROUND Janine Jackson Pair), David Mandel ALICE TULLY LOBBY (ALICE TULLY HALL) CHARLES DANA LOUNGE AVERY FISHER HALL( CHARLES DANA LOUNGE (AVERY FISHER HAW the Nation (Germany), Crowsdell, Mercury Rev. Cake Like, Dirty Three (Australia) LET THE KIDS DECIDE: COLLEGE MUSIC ON 6:00 PM 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM TELEVISION MCA RECORDS & CMJ PRESENT AN EXCLUSIVE UVE IN PERFORMANCE SEBASTIAN BACH CB's GALLERY MODERATOR. Ken Bunt (American Recordings) SCREENING OF THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED JONATHA BROOKE & THE STORY ASCAP's "Quiet on the Set ": 4AD/Teenbeat Night: Paula Frazer of [HARTES DAM LOUNGE AVERY FISHER HAW DOCUMENTARY "BRIAN WILSON: I JUST ALICE TULLY HALT. WASN'T MADE FOR THESE TIMES" SURVIVING AS AN INDEPENDENT, NON- Evil) Roots, Joyce Raskin, Kim Fox, Ellis Tarnation, Liquorice, Tuscadero, Air 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM e COMMERCIAL RADIO STATION FOLLOWED BY A O & A SESSION WITH Paul, Mary Lee Kortes, Willie Porter Miami, Scheer, Versus 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM MODERATOR: Ken Freedman (WFMU) College Radio Workshop BRIAN WILSON AND PRODUCER CMJ, LONDON RECORDS, LIFEBEAT & INTERVIEW ALICE TULLY LOBBY ALICE TULLY HAW ALICE TULLY HALL DON WAS AND A VERY SPECIAL - MAGAZINE PRESENT A POST-SCREENING DISCUSSION PERFORMANCE. AMBIENT, TECHNO & DANCE CONEY ISLAND HIGH SOB'S 10:00 AM -10:30 AM OF " KIDS" MODERATOR: Carol Cooper (Journalist) PERFORMANCE: SUPERNOVA WALTER READE THEATER MODERATOR'. Timothy Rosts (LIFEbeat) BMI & Papsmear Present: Jason Feddy "It's OKEH ": G. Love & Special Sauce, PANELISTS: Tim HaOOR )CM15bceoouW), MASH (Artist), Nicle Mosel,' 165 WEST 65TH STREET (PLAZA LEVEL) WALTER RUDE THEATER (Rising High). FelerWohelsld (AWMveds).Taaza Van Es (WESU-FM) (UK), Hollowbodies, Ben Folds Five, Popa Chubby, Keb' Mo, Anders Osborne, 10:30 AM -11:15 AM CHARLES DANA LOUNGE AVERY FISHER HALLE 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Eve's Plum Skip McDonald THIS IS YOUR LIFE: A CASE STUDY OF A COLLEGE REMAINING "INDEPENDENT ": INDEPENDENT LABELS RADIO MARKET Friday, September 8, 1995 WORKING WITH THE MAJORS MODERATOR'. Steve Wainslead (WCSB, Cleveland) PM MODERATOR' John Hammond (Rykodisc) CONTINENTAL DIVIDE Aceyalone, Dazzy D, Hurricane, Milk PANELISTS: Joe Banka (WRUW /Altemative Press), (51 0) GRAMERCY PICTURES &CMJ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PANELISTS: Candace Pedersen (K Records) AND, Mena Lelutiu (WRUW). Russell Moenrch (WUJC). Bone, Channel Live AVERY FISHER HALL PRESENT AN EXCLUSIVE SCREENING F " MALLRATS" Crypt/PCP Night: Los Primos, Lazy Kevin Rahklly (Independent Promoter). Christina REGISTRATION PLAZA LEVEL AVERY FISHER HAIL! WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY White (WCSB). John Petkovic (Cobra Verde) Cowgirls, Nine Pound Hammer, Jonathan HIP-HOP CONCLAVE: RAP AT THE CROSSROADS CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FILMMAKER MODERATOR: Kier Worthy (Rhythm Alchemy /Artist Representatlom Fire *Eater, Chrome Cranks, New Bomb SUPPER CLUB 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM 10:00AM- 5:00PM KEVIN SMITH ( "CLERKS "). AAA TULLY LOBBY (ALICE TULLY HALL( PERFORMANCE: DIRTY THREE EXHIBITS Turks Luaka Bop, Miramax & CMJ Present: PROMENADE AVERY FISHER HALL) THE ANGELIKA 57 COMMERCIAL ALTERNATIVE RADIO PROGRAMMING 22SNESr5TMSIRffrIBETSWII BOWAN/O. TIHAuOLN David Byrne, Spearhead, Soul Coughing, 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM MODERATOR: Steve Leeds 110504) 10:00 AM -11:15 AM WHO'S LISTENING ?: A LIVELY DISCUSSION OF THE PANELISTS' Ted Edwards (WHEW(, Michael Parish COOLER Geggy Tah, Paula Cole DISSECTING RECORDd (WORE), Alma Tobin U) PROBLEMS OF LOW -WATTAGE STATIONS OEOR. RchaRichard ley. CHARLES DANA LOUNGE AVERY FISHER HALL) Che" /Carrot Top/Drunken Fish & MODERATOR Matthew Samarcik (KSDT) Schindler and Goldstein) 9;00 PM Tokay ACME PANELISTS'. Randy Tenbnnk (WCKS), Ilene (KUCB) PANELISTS: Larry Studnicky (Solon,'. Marshall A, CMJ PRESENTS "DEATH METAL EXTRAVAGANZA:" Friends: Dart, Samarai Celestial, Roy UNDER Ellin) and more TBA LIVE IN PERFORMANCE Montgomery (NZ), Slipstream (UK), Nerdy Girl (Canada), Pest 5000 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM ALICE HILLY HALL Saturday, September 9, 1995 MALEVOLENT CREATION, DECEASED, PERFORMANCE: SIX FINGER SATELLITE Space Needle, Bardo Pond (Canada), Bunnygrunt, Gem, Joey KATAKLYSM, ANAL CUNT. DYING FILM SOUNDTRACKS: BREAKING NEW ARTISTS OR 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM FETUS & MORE Sweeney. ditch croaker,The Drag 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM PULP ROCK? REGISTRATION Yipps, PERFORMANCE: CIBO MATTO MODERATOR: Matthew Walden (Fox Music) PLATA LEVEL AVERY FISHER HAW THE LION'S DEN Siltbreeze/Scat Night: PANELISTS: Kathy Nelson (MCA) and more TBA 110 SULLIVAN ST IBETWEEN BLEECRER a W TOD ST Charalambides, Strapping Fieldhands, LOBBY (MULE NLLY HAW WESTBETH MUSIC HALL 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM ALICE TULLY 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM THE BLIND LEADING THE BLIND: COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS Harry Pussy, The(e) Speaking, Canaries, Sub Pop's LameFest East: Friends of BELIEVE WHAT YOU READ: THE PRESS CONCLAVE ALTERNATIVE AND COLLEGE RADIO WHO'S PROMENADE (AVERY FISHER HALO Cobra Verde, Specula - Ann Powers Voice) Dean Martinez, Thornetta Davis, Plexi, MODERATOR: (Village THE a:09 PM GUIDING WAY? PANELISTS: Farm Chtdeya (MN News), Susan 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM ASCAP LIVE Red Red Meat, Six Finger Satellite, MODERATOR: Tom Gates (Roadrunner) Hamre (Request Magazine), Jon Paroles (New York & CMJ PRESENT "SOUL ON A ROLL:" (WBNY), Jolie LISTENING ROUND TABLE: UNSIGNED ARTIST PANELISTS: KO Eagan Sharon (Arita), Sem Times), Jason Pettigrew (Alternative Press) MR IN PERFORMANCE SOUL Amphetamine Reptile and Friends: Critters (WNUR). Maxon (Mammoth). Jerry Rubino (WFOU). Peter Schaefer CHARLES DANA LOUNGE AVERY FISHER HAW SMASH OR TRASH FOOD SYMPHONY, 3LG, BIRD, Love 666, Gaunt, Supernova, Steel Pole Boy Troy(WFNX) MODERATOR,Johan Kugelberg (American/Onion Recordings) PRIMORDIAL SOURCE PANELISTS: rim Carr (blamer Bros.). Stacy Fass (Codlkow & ART FOR ART'S SAKE MONEY FOR GOD'S SAKE: HOSTED BY Grandma Funk. Bath Tub, Unsane This Is Fort Apache: Flying Nuns. Carroll), Kate Hyman (Realization), Anna Siatman (Interscope) 2245 PM - 31 PM GETTING BY WITHOUT SELLING OUT POETRY BY Tracte Morris & Jessica Moore AVERY FISHER HALL Shatterproof, Polara, Cold Water Flat, PERFORMANCE: INBREDS MODERATOR: Ron Murphy (Drag City) DON HILLS WALTER READE MUTER LEZ Belly, Fuzzy, Speedball Baby MUSIC PUBLISHING 101: THE BASICS 511 GREENWICH ST. (CORNER OF SPRING a GREENW It). PM - 4:00 PM 3:15 ALICE NLLY LOBBY (ALICE BILLY HAW Chicklactor Night' Dearly, Franklin ARE YOU CAUGHT IN THE WEB ?: THE IMPORTANCE 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM And more to be announced! TECHNOLOGY RADIO STATIONS CMJ MUSIC MARATHON WORLD MUSIC CIRCLE Bruno, Musical Chairs, Lois, Legendary Capitol Records and Friends: For Love OF aTKCOLLEGE KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: MEDIATOR: James Lien (CMJ) Jim Ruiz Group, Pastels, Cibo Matto Not Lisa, Triple Fast Action, Menthol, AVERY FISHER HALL CHARLES DANA LOUNGE (AVERY FISHER HAW (subject to change) 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Smoking Popes PERFORMANCE: PORTASTATIC 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM IRVING PLAZA MUSIC BUSINESS 101: QUESTIONS THAT EVERY MUSICIAN NEEDS ANSWERED CMJ and A &M Records Present WETLANDS 11:3u AM - IL.40 rre REGISTER BY CREDIT AVERY FISHER HALL MusicFest '95's Opening Night Party: Too Pure and Friends: Long Fin Killie MARKETING NEW MUSIC THROUGH THE ALTERNATIVE NETWORK INTO THE PIT: METAL ARTIST PANEL Slider, Fig Dish, Paw, Monster Magnet (UK), Pram (UK), Jessamine, Laika (UK), MODERATOR Russ Reger (London) DAVID BOWIE MODERATOR: Dave Brockie of Gwer/X -Cops fame (aka Menus Sea & Cake PANELISTS: Lewis Largent (MTV) and more TBA Urungus, Ex- Patrolman Cobb Knobbier) CARD OR AT THE DOOR AVERY FISHER HALL PANELISTS. R.H. Bear (Bile). James Cavalluzzo (Malhavoc). Unwound, Boss Hog, Girls Against Boys Sergio Clchavicz (Overdose). Kory Clarke Warrior Soul), John Doe Thing MYYTHHLOF 711E WORLD MARKET: FANTASY OR Slymenstra Hymen (GWAR), Billy Milano (M.O.D.). Eric Trent (Ugly Mustard). Sheriff Tubb Tucker (X-Cop) KITCHEN Echobelly MODERATOR. Peter Jenner (Sincere Management) ALICE TULLY LOBBY ALICE TULLY HAW CALL CIVIL ALM TULLY Loan (ALICE TULLY HAW The Astralwerks Phenomenon: Freaky COWBOYS & ALIENS: COUNTRY MUSIC LICENSING NUTS & BOLTS PANELISTS: Jon Langford (Waco Brothers, Mekons) Chakra vs. Single Cell Orchestra, p -Ziq JANE ALEXANDER MODERATOR: Nell Cooper (ROIR) Rob Mailer (Blood Shot). Jeremy Tepper Chairman of The National En1Owmem. For The Arte) (516) 466 -6000 (UK), Ben Neill PANELISTS: Peter Wright (Mute) and more TBA (Diesel Only) CHARLES DANA LOUNGE (AVERY FISHER HAW CHARLA DANA LOUNGE (AVERY FISHER HALL) PLUS HUNDREDS MOREIII

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Rangell's Destiny. Saxophonist Nelson RangeII is congratulated following his performance at Chicago's Cubby Bear iñ support of his latest release, "Destiny." Shown, from left, are Gary Witt, GRP central regional sales manager; Rangell; Jim Cawley, GRP senior VP of marketing and sales; and Kent Anderson, GRP national director of sales. Festive Festival. Members of Capitol group Spearhead and Luaka Bop group Zap Mama take a break after performing "To My Ba -bay" at the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, England. The song was composed by Michael Franti and Zap Mama for the soundtrack to the Miramax film "Blue In The Face." Spearhead is currently headlining a national tour. Shown in back row, from left,

are Ras I Zulu, Spearhead; Marie Daulne, Zap Mama; Michael Franti, Spearhead; Cecilia Kankonda, Zap Mama; Sabine Kabongo, Zap Mama; David James, Spearhead; and Sally Nyolo, Zap Mama. In front row, from left, are an unidentified individual; Sylvie Nawasadio, Zap Mama; Liane Jamison, Spearhead; and Carl Young, Spearhead.

Platinum Annie. Arista executives present Annie Lennox with a plaque commemorating platinum certification of her album "Medusa." Shown, from left, are senior VP of marketing Dick Wingate, senior VP Rick Bisceglia, executive VP /GM Roy Lott, president Clive Davis, Lennox, artist manager Simon Fuller, senior VP of sales Jim Urie, VP of creative services Ken Levy, and VP of product management Tom Ennis. High "Society." Ginny Mancini, president of the Society of Singers, left, announces that Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme are the 1995 recipients of the Society's Ella Fitzgerald Lifetime Achievement Award. The "Ella" will be presented at a benefit to be held Dec. 7 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. Founded 10 years ago by Mancini, the Society of Singers is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing counseling and financial assistance to current and former professional singers.

Spending "Time" With Curtis. Curtis Stigers, left, chats with Dick Clark after taping a segment of the syndicated Sound Testimony. Shown after testifying at a House of Representatives radio show "Dick Clark's U.S. Music subcommittee hearing on the Digital Performance Right In Sound Recordings Tony Awards. Columbia Records president Don lenner, right, presents Tony Survey" at the Dick Clark Studios in Act of 1995, from left, are Bob Currie, VP, International Managers Forum; Barry Bennett with a plaque commemorating the multiplatinum success of his Burbank, Calif. Stigers appeared on Bergman, president, International Managers Forum; U.S. Rep. Carlos Moorhead, Grammy Award -winning albums "MTV Unplugged," "Steppin' Out," and the show in support of his new single. R- Calif., chairman of the subcommittee; and U.S. Rep. Martin Hoke, R -Ohio. The "Perfectly Frank." Bennett is the only artist to win the Grammy for best traditional "This Time," from his Arista album hearing was held by the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts and pop vocal three years in a row. "Time Was." Intellectual Property.

BILLBOARD SEPTEMBER 2, 1995 107 www.americanradiohistory.com U.K. HITMAKERS CONTRIBUTE TO BOSNIAN CHARITY ALBUM (Continued from page 1) bination of Paul Weller with Oasis Levellers, and Terrorvision. down. Music papers New Musical Ex- ing of them." makers David Wilson and Bill Leeson frontman Noel Gallagher. Brian Eno, a Go! Discs managing director Andy press and Melody Maker carried The acts will record their tracks in after the outbreak of the Bosnian war patron of War Child, is the album's ex- MacDonald points out that everyone in- "Help" as their lead story, and all na- various studios in the U.K. Living- in 1991. Patrons of the charity include ecutive producer. volved in the album will be donating tional TV stations have covered the stone, Olympic, Eden, Greenhouse, David Bowie and Brian Eno, who have All the acts will be recording their their services, with no exceptions. "If event. and Townhouse were among those that already staged concerts and photo- songs on the same day, and the orga- anyone else makes a penny out of this," More coverage is expected around had offered facilities free of charge. graphic exhibitions in aid of it. nizers say the aim is to capture the kind he says, "they need their arse kicked." the time of the release, with a video to Blur is due to record its song in Italy The charity aims to alleviate the suf- of spirit John Lennon had in mind when The 100 -store HMV chain says it had be prepared for BBC's "Top Of The and transmit the track for mastering fering of civilians caught up in the war. he wrote "Instant Karma," which was not finalized its plans but intended to be Pops" show. Initial Film & Television via ISDN lines. Medical supplies and food for the released a week after it was written. heavily involved with the project and will make a documentary on the show "We weren't prepared just to let Bosnian people are top priority, and Go! Discs, which is handling market- will likely to commit significant re- and is talking to Channel 4 and the people donate tracks," says Hall. "We the funds will go toward a major med- ing and promotion of the record, says it sources to it. Most of the window space BBC about airing it Sept. 8. wanted them to do something special ical initiative, supplying scarce drugs, will have product in the stores by Sept. has already been booked in advance. "The broadcasters always make a big for this project and to think about it." such as insulin throughout the region. 8, ready for street sales the next day. But, HMV spokesman Gennaro Castal- fuss that they're happy to clear the After mastering at Townhouse Stu- The charity also intends to establish a The product is going out at full deal- do says, "All the things that we would schedules for an opera or a sporting dio, the masters will be flown to Poly - mobile clinic in Banja Luca and a mo- er price of 8.59 pounds ($13.23) for CD normally charge labels for- such as match," says Initial managing director Gram's plants in Blackburn, U.K., for bile bakery in Mostar. Preparations and 5.95 pounds ($9.16) for cassette. It the marketing and in -store promo - Malcolm Genie. "It'll be interesting to CD production and to Amersfoort, the are also being made for stocking up is expected to retail at about 13 pounds tions-we will be giving for free. We've see just who gets off the pot for some- Netherlands, for cassette copies. with winter fuel. ($20.02), and if the initial shipment of yet to finalize our plans, but we're look- thing that has real worth to it." The albums will be shipped through Previous War Child ventures within 300,000 albums sells out, it should bring ing to do some press advertising of our Much of the groundwork for the al- PolyGram's Chadwell Heath distribu- the music industry include this year's the charity 3.9 million pounds ($6 mil- own with this album." bum was done by Crean at Go! Discs, tion center. Pagan Fun Wear event, in which lion). Andy's Records, which has 26 stores while additional publicity has been han- Artwork for the record has been do- artists donated clothing for auction, Go! Discs general manager Mike in the north and east of the country, dled by Anton Brookes of Bad Moon, nated by the Stone Roses' John and 1994's Rock Star Art auction. Heneghan says he hopes the project says it will also be giving attention to Rob Partridge, and Neil Storey and Squires and Massive Attack's 3 -D, Wilson declares himself "amazed" will raise much more. "This could be as the release based on the status of the Terri Hall of PR company Hall Or while former Nirvana bassist Krist at the speed with which the music in- big as Live Aid," he says. acts featured. "It stands a very good Nothing. Novoselic, whose family comes from dustry has come to War Child's assis- Go! Discs is beginning to talk to its chance of selling," says partner and "[The Bosnian conflict is] a very the former Yugoslavia, will write the tance. "The funds really will boost overseas licensees about an interna- marketing director Billy Gray. "It will complex situation, and a lot of people sleeve notes. what we can do in Bosnia and what tional release for the album, which may reach out and touch a lot of people who don't understand it but want to do All involved stress that the project is others can do," he says. "It's particu- be issued on London Records in the feel very frustrated at the fact that something when they see the suffer- in its early stages. It is possible that larly exciting because the album will U.S. there's nothing they can do." ing," says Hall. "There's also the feel- some tracks from the album will be re- have the new generation of artists on It is hoped that most of the recording Media exposure for the project has ing that it's nearby in Europe -it's leased as singles, and there is talk of it." and marketing costs for the album will already been strong. Shortly after the only two hours away, maybe some- other artists, who are unable to take be shouldered by charitable donations. project was made public, BBC Radio 1 where people used to go on vacation. part on the day, releasing EPs of new Assistance in preparing this story All artists are waiving royalties from made announcements about the event This isn't going to stop the war, but it material for the charity. was provided by Paul Sexton in Lon- the sales, and record companies are during its Aug. 19 top 40 singles count- will let the people know we are think- War Child was established by film don. working on royalty clearances for the album. Meanwhile, retailers, press, TV, and radio are pledging their assistance, MAJORS REDUCE CD SINGLE PRICES offering store space and free press ad- (Continued from page 1) vertising, while publications are featuring the story heavily. salers and retailers that two -cut CD 10 -12 different singles at that price tive. Singles released before the account for only 20% of the sales of Observers here note that this project singles would carry a $3.49 suggest- point each week in all Musicland dates of notice will be at the higher his chain's top 200 singles. But, he has a chance of success because it is ed list price-same as the cassette. stores. list prices. adds, "The CD single is definitely likely to be musically strong and has po- WEA, distribution arm for the "In that category, we have more No decisions on pricing have ap- growing. August was the best month tential interest from fans of all the Warner Bros., Elektra, and Atlantic, than tripled the business," says parently been made at RCA and Zoo, ever for the CD -5. I think everyone's artists concerned. Go! Discs is confi- was set to announce a similar policy, Odette. "For the first time, singles Arista's sister labels under BMG taking a wait-and -see attitude. They dent that the album's stellar quality can while Cerna plans to release some ti- are showing an increase overall. It Distribution. A BMG source says the want to see the CD single prove itself overcome the "compassion fatigue" tles at that price. These actions were seems to be working." The product labels will "make that judgment on a at that price point." that has resulted in the underachiev- preceded by Arista Records' deci- had been priced at $4.99. label -by -label basis." Lower pricing should encourage ment of several multi- artist charity sion to offer a developing artist's Arista started the label trend Cema, the distributor of the Capi- the release of more singles on CD. projects in recent years. first single at $3.49. when it informed accounts in early tol, EMI, Virgin, and Liberty labels, WEA says it released only 43 CD By contrast, "Help" features the new The list price of the two -cut CD August that it would ship "Sentimen- will release four CD singles at $3.49 singles last year, compared with well generation of British acts, none of single has been $4.99. The price of tal," the debut single by new artist on Sept. 12, says Joe McFadden, se- over 1,000 cassettes. "You'll start whom were active in the days of Live the three -to- five -cut CD -5 will not Deborah Cox, at a list price of $3.49 nior VP marketing and sales. The, seeing more from us now," says Aid. Melody Maker has dubbed it change; it generally sells at $5.99- on Aug. 18. Arista, which took the wholesale price is $1.84. Mount. "Britpop For Bosnia." $6.99. lead in establishing the cassette as a Sony Music officials were unavail- The new pricing policies may also Go! Discs' head of press Tony Crean, Retailers are elated at the pricing singles format, says it leads labels in able for comment. reduce costly, time -consuming re- who initiated the album, says he has change, saying it could reverse the singles market share this year with Executives at MCA Records, turns. One source estimates a re- been careful to get the project right. decline in singles sales, eliminate 14 %. which is distributed by Uni, say they turns rate as high as 30% on some "I've been innundated with offers from high returns, and encourage kids to Jim Urie, senior VP of sales for have no plans to move to a lower - cassette singles. If the CD becomes a [many artists]," he says, "but there are become music purchasers. Arista, says, "The cassette single has priced CD single. viable singles format, returns may certain acts I really want on this compi- According to market researcher been declining for a number of years Jonathan Coffino, MCA's senior drop. lation." SoundScan, overall unit single sales in a row. It looks like the CD single is VP of sales and field marketing, Some labels were worried that re- have declined 6.5% this year. going to be a good replacement." says, "We haven't sold nearly as tailers, concerned about falling STRONG MEDIA EXPOSURE Says Russ Solomon, president of Urie says Arista will release other many historically as, say, Arista has. sales and rising inventory, would Given the saturation publicity that the 119-unit Tower Records chain in CDs at $3.49, some by major artists Before changing prices around, we cut back on singles. "Customers are the project has been guaranteed and West Sacramento, Calif., which does whom he declined to name because need to feel comfortable the market looking at alternatives to their cas- the pedigree of the artists involved, it is a large business in singles, "I'm real- the deals were not set. is what the market is. We've spent a sette singles departments," says likely that Go! Discs will easily sell its ly happy. I've been lobbying for that PolyGram Group Distribution, in a lot of time researching this." Caparro. "Rather than encourage initial shipment. Blur and Oasis are for a long time. That's the growing letter dated Aug. 21, told accounts it David Miller, director of single them to get out of the singles busi- fresh from a huge battle for the No. 1 part of our business. was reducing all two -cut CDs to a sales for MCA, adds, "As an overall ness, we're looking to stimulate spot on the singles chart, which gener- "I certainly believe the future suggested list price of $3.49. The policy, we're not lowering prices. But growth in it." ated press, radio, and TV coverage - growth of the record business is go- wholesale price is $1.92. PGD is also we may look at releases on an indi- Packaging is another important is- even among media that do not ususally ing to be dependent on the success of lowering the minimum order on sin- vidual basis." sue in the growth of the CD single. take an interest in popular culture. the single," Solomon adds. "If we gles. Labels have generally been unwill- Whether the disc is in a jewel box or Heneghan says the project is already want to re- energize the market, "The future of the singles business ing to reduce CD single prices, fear- a cardboard sleeve has profit impli- "blessed with a certain synergy." Peo- we've got to energize kids to buy. lies in the CD format," says Jim Ca- ing that a cheaper single would can- cations. Arista's "Sentimental" is ple are keen to take part, he says, be- We're losing the young kids. The parro, president of PGD. "We're nibalize sales of albums, which packaged in a jewel box and looks cause of "the combination of the nature reason is there's nothing for them looking to promote it as the single wholesale from $10 -$11. like a full -length CD. But Urie says, of the bands and Bosnia as well. Blur they can afford to buy." configuration." Many industry executives blame "That's not necessarily the way to go and Oasis have just emerged from this Prior to the labels' pricing David Mount, president of WEA, label policies for the decline of the in the future." media battle, and now they're doing changes, some retailers were offer- says two -cut CD singles released be- single. A number of popular songs in Caparro says PolyGram's CD sin- this together. A lot of people have been ing CD singles at lower- than -list ginning Sept. 12 will list at $3.49. Re- recent years -especially by such gles will "have the look and feel of surprised at these bands being in- prices to drive the market. The Min- leases by Prince and the Rem - best -selling new bands as Green Day old 45s." They will be in cardboard volved." neapolis -based Musicland Group, the brandts will be among the first titles and Counting Crows-have not been not plastic. In addition to Blur, the Stone Roses, biggest music chain in the U.S., with under the new policy. released as commercial singles. In Mount says the WEA singles will be Portishead, Cherry, the Chemical 861 music stores, has been conduct- "A lot of us agree that $5 for a sin- addition, labels often stop manufac- in a "mini -LP" cardboard sleeve. Brothers, the Charlatans, and the ing such a trial for the past 2'/2 gle is too much," says Mount. "We turing and shipping a single after it "We've been using it for a few years," Weller/Gallagher pairing, the artists months. Dick Odette, the chain's VP want to attract the younger con- has achieved a certain chart position. he says.. "We're in the process of de- confirmed at press time to appear on of purchasing for prerecorded audio, sumer." David Goist, singles buyer for the signing another box, an 0-carton, that the album include Suede, the Boo says he has been testing two -cut CD The new prices from the three 150 -store National Record Mart has the same dimensions as the jewel Radleys, Manic Street Preachers, the singles at $2.99 since June, offering record companies are not retroac- chain in Carnegie, Pa., says that CDs box. But it's cardboard."

108 BILLBOARD SEPTEMBER 2, 1995 www.americanradiohistory.com Latin Music Piracy On The Rise In U.S. Genre Makes Up 60% Of Pirated- Product Seizures BY BILL HOLLAND terfeit Latin product by rechannel - in the first half of 1994 to 77 so far ing its resources to its antipiracy this year. The program has also re- WASHINGTON, D.C. -Piracy is on office in Los Angeles, in order to sulted in a 75% decrease in sight the increase in the U.S. Latin music better handle problems in Califor- seizures, indicating that the ranks market, according to the midyear nia and the other states that bor- of New York street vendors have antipiracy statistics released by the der Mexico. "There's a lot more ef- thinned, according to D'Onofrio. by Jerry McKenna Recording Industry Assn. of Ameri- fort there, from seizures to civil On another front, the RIAA is ca. litigation," he says. "Of the 12 seeing an increase in seizures of Counterfeit seizures in the U.S. manufacturers that we assisted bootleg and greatest -hits compila- MAKING HISTORY: Debuting at No. 1 this week is "You Are Not Alone" increased for the first time in 18 law enforcement in closing down in tion CDs, from 15,993 in the first by Michael Jackson (Epic). This marks the first time in the history of the months, according to the RIAA fig- the past six months, six were locat- half of 1994 to 19,366 in 1995. Hot 100 that a single debuts at the top. It achieves this feat with a combina ures, from 516,393 units in the first ed around L.A. and two in Texas. Seizures are likely to increase tion of solid airplay points (it is No. 7 on the Hot 100 Airplay chart) and ex- half of 1994 to 771,439 in the same Eight of these illegal factories dramatically in the next six months, plosive first -week single sales. "Alone" sold more than 120,000 units. To put period this year -an increase of were producing about 90% Latin due to the new federal antibootleg this in perspective, the last single to sell more than 100,000 units in a single 49 %. music." statute resulting from the GATT week was "Creep" by TLC during the last Christmas season, when singles "The number of factories is down The additional resources on the treaty, according to Frank traditionally sell many more units. Normally, a single selling this well at any everywhere except the Southwest," West Coast to fight Latin piracy Creighton, RIAA's coordinator of other time of the year would be guaranteed No. 1 status on the Hot 100 Sin- says Steven D'Onofrio, RIAA exec- contributed to an increase in the investigative operations. The gles Sales chart; however, that is not the case this week. "You Are Not Alone" utive VP /director of antipiracy. Ac- number of new cases opened, ac- statute gives customs officials the is No. 2 in sales, while the No. 1 position is occupied by "Gangsta's Paradise" cording to D'Onofrio, counterfeit cording to D'Onofrio, from 374 in authority to check for illegal sound by Coolio Featuring L.V. (MCA). It had an astounding week at retail, sell- Latin music product makes up 60% the first half of 1994 to 529 in 1995. recordings. ing more than 144,000 units. "Paradise" moves 37-28 on the airplay chart and of RIAA's seizures. "If you take In addition to an increase in coun- Customs has already stopped 6 -2 on the Hot 100. As its airplay continues to grow, "Paradise" should be a Latin out of the equation, all other terfeit cassette seizures, the num- thousands of alleged bootlegs serious challenger for the top. "Boombastic " /"In The Summertime" by Shag- genres of [pirated] product are con- ber of counterfeit cassette labels shipped from such European ports gy (Virgin), despite slipping to No. 5, continues to sell more than 75,000 units tinuing to decline," he says. seized at factories increased by as Luxembourg, says Creighton. per week and may rebound, because "Summertime" is now being promoted That decline, D'Onofrio says, is 135 %. Approximately 75% of the As for antipiracy activity so far in to radio as the follow-up track to "Boombastic." partially due to prior successful confiscations were in Southern Cali- the second half of 1995, an Aug. 3 RIAA antipiracy efforts in tradi- fornia, and roughly 90% represent- raid netted 50,000 bootleg CDs, 1 S ALES STORIES: In addition to the titles listed above, there are two sin- tional locations, such as New York. ed Latin music product. million inserts, and hundreds of gles within the top 20 showing significant sales increases. The second - Pirates who have been caught and "We're working closely with all DAT masters, as well as manufac- biggest sales increase, behind the single by Coolio, goes to "How High" by convicted once are reluctant to con- the majors that have Latin label di- turing and printing equipment, ac- Method Man /Redman, from the soundtrack to "The Show" tinue to do business in the once -lu- visions, and labels such as Fonovisa, cording to D'Onofrio. Among the (Outburst/RAL /Island). It debuts at No. 7 on the sales chart, selling more crative pop music market, where on- Rodven, and Musical Productions," product confiscated from three than 50,000 units. It is also No. 1 in airplay at WQHT (Hot 97) New York. going raids, seizures, and D'Onofrio says. warehouses and a retail location in The combined sales and airplay increases catapult this single from 66 -13 on confiscations could produce "sec- Another factor in the increase of Old Saybrook, Conn., were thou- the Hot 100. The next biggest sales increase is made by "1st Of Tha Month" ond -time felony charges," according overall seizures was the impact of sands of alleged bootleg copies of by Bone Thugs -N- Harmony (Ruthless/Relativity). It debuts at No. 13 in to D'Onofrio. "They're either out of the RIAA's Peddler Task Force material by Nirvana, Pearl Jam, sales and jumps 53 -17 on the Hot 100. "Month" has been receiving rhythm - the business, or they're laying low." program in New York. This activity k.d. lang, Melissa Etheridge, Stone crossover radio play well in advance of the single's commercial release. It is D'Onofrio says that the RIAA is resulted in the number of guilty Temple Pilots, the Beatles, and already No. 3 at San Francisco's KMEL and KYLD (Wild 107.) dealing with the increase in coun- pleas and convictions rising from 35 Bruce Springsteen.

OUTSIDE THE TOP 20, the winner of the Greatest Gainer/Sales award is "I Like It, I Love It" (Curb), Tim McGraw's top 10 country hit. It moves Low Overall Profits, W H Smith's Store Sales Are Up 37 -22 on the sales chart and 64 -44 on the Hot 100. All of its chart points are Despite from sales generated by country radio play. The Greatest Gainer/Airplay BY JEFF CLARK -MEADS gin stores, they are regarded as a He responded that, in keeping with award goes to "Tell Me" by Groove Theory (Epic), a New York-based R &B Smith subsidiary, with all their sales overall Smith policy, the Wall would duo that debuted last week. It is breaking out of Washington, D.C., where LONDON -A dismal year for trans - contributing to Smith revenues. experience `organic growth." it is No. 7 at WPGC. The runner -up for the airplay award is "Roll To Me" Atlantic music retail group W H The advances for music are Field added at that time that by Del Amitri (A &M) at No. 29. It is top five in airplay at 11 stations, in- Smith is being brightened by the per- against an overall 2% drop in operat- Smith's U.S. infrastructure could ac- cluding No. 1 at KEDJ Phoenix and WZNY Augusta, Ga. formance of its record stores. ing profit for the Smith group on its commodate up to 300 Wall stores, In the U.K., its Virgin and Our U.K. retailing operations. Smith and said, "There may be small acqui- THREE ACTS DEBUT this week. At No. 57 is "Comedown" by Bush (Trau- Price chains increased sales, as did its does not break out figures for the 240 sitions to add to the present total." ma/Interscope), a London -based rock act. The single is already No. 1 at three chain the Wall in the northeastern record departments contained with- However, Smith chairman Jeremy modern rock stations, including WOXY Cincinnati. Debuting at No. 70 is U.S. This was achieved against a in its W H Smith stores. Hardie said, "As with our competi- "Macarena" (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio (RCA), a popular track at Latin background of an overall loss of sales A Smith spokesman says that mu- tors, there are constant calls for con- radio with newly added English vocals. It is already No. 6 at KTFM San Anto- for the Smith group in the U.K. and a sic retailing will not be affected by solidation. We are pleased with what nio, Texas. Lastly, debuting at No. 87 is "Send Me On My Way" by Pitts- decline in profits that is precipitating the 1,000 job losses, as these will be we have established, but perhaps we burgh's Rusted Root (Mercury). the loss of 1,000 jobs. limited to central administrative should be a little wary of further ac- Smith's results, for the year ended staff and to areas not connected with quisitions." June 3, show a 7.6% overall decline in music. To coincide with the results an- profits to $177.6 million, on sales up He adds that, as Smith senior nouncement, Smith has promoted 10.1% to $4.14 billion. The reduction - management is making no new policy Virgin/Our Price managing director HOT 100' in profits is Smith's first reversal in statements on music, existing oper- Simon Burke to its main board, along 15 years. ating philosophies will remain in with former Our Price managing di- BUBBLING UNDER. SINGLES However, music is providing at force. rector Richard Handover and John least some encouragement. The com- Those philosophies were outlined Hancock, president of W H Smith ó ó 3 a 3 3 pany's figures show that the Wall's at Smith's half -year results in (USA) Inc. TITLE TITLE is, February (Billboard, February 11). _ a ARTIST (LABEL/DISTRIBUTING LABEL) 3 ARTIST (LABEL/DISTRIBUTING LABEL) "trend" sales -that same -store sales up by 3.3 %, despite what At the half-year results announce- W H Smith reports in pounds ster- PARTY ALL NIGHT IMMORTALITY -are 1 1 4 14 17 11 JEFF FOXWORTHY (WARNER BROS.) PEARL JAM (EPIC) Smith describes as "severe price ment, Smith chief executive Sir Mal- ling. The exchange rate used in this JEEPS, LEX COUPS, BIMAZ & BENZ CRUSH WITH EYELINER in the music market." colm Field was asked about the fu- story is $1.54 to the pound. 2 2 15 13 2 competition LOST BOYZ (UPTOWN /MCA) R.E.M. (WARNER BROS.) However, Smith says that the ture of the Wall and its 170 outlets. NOT ON YOUR LOVE DOM PERIGNON 3 10 5 16 15 3 fell from $8 million last JEFF CARSON (MCG CURB) LIL' SHAWN (UPTOWN /MCA) Wall's profits year to $7.23 million, on revenues HEY NOW (GIRLS JUST WANT 1, 2 PASS IT 4 8 2 ...) 11 14 4 CYNDI LAUPER (EPIC) THE D &D PROJECT (ARISTA STREET/ ARISTA) down $300,000 to $163.7 million.

ONE BOY ONE GIRL RELAX In the company's U.K. power base, 5 9 3 18 6 4 COLLIN RAYE (EPIC) CRYSTAL WATERS (MERCURY) Smith says the 37 -store Virgin chain What has five sides, four colors, two pockets, A WHITER SHADE OF PALE WE'RE THE SAME 6 4 3 19 18 3 had a same -store sales increase of ANNIE LENNOX (ARISTA) MATTHEW SWEET (ZOO) 10.5 %, raising operating profits to and shows off CDs better than anything else? SENTIMENTAL MAGIC CARPET RIDE 1 20 DEBORAH COX ( ARISTA) THE MIGHTY DUB KATS (SW) E) $17.4 million, and the 281 -outlet Our

SULTRY FUNK LIVE!!! Price group had a sales increase of 8 11 2 21 2 5 M.C. HAMMER (GIANT) ONYX (DEF JAM /RAUISLAND) 4.2% to take operating profit to $13.4 GIRLSTOWN THE MANY WAYS 9 7 3 22 22 10 million. SUPER CAT (COLUMBIA) USHER (LAFACEJARISTA) Together, Virgin and Our Price MACARENA IT'S A SHAME 10 1 23 1 LOS DEL MAR (CRITIQUE) KGOL G RAP (COW CHILLIN'/EPIC STREET/EPIC) had revenues rise from $368.8 to $637 million. This dramatic increase DAUGHTER/YELLOW LEDBETTER (I WANNA TAKE) FOREVER TONIGHT 11 12 8 24 PEARL JAM (EPIC) P. CETERA & C. BERNARD (RIVER NORTH) is due in large measure to the new See your disc manufacturer or call us for details. WHATZ UP, WHATZ UP IF YOU WANT IT of In the 12 12 19 4 25 status Virgin: previous PLAYA PONCHO (SO SO DEF/COLUMBIA) SOUL FOR REAL (UPTOWN /MCA) UNIVENTURE months, the Virgin Megastores were CD PACKAGING & STORAGE 4 WHY Bubbling Under lists the top 25 singles under No, 100 P.O. Box 28398 Columbus. OH 43228 800- 992 -8262 FAX (614) 529 -2110 13 5 JAMIE WALTERS (ATLANTIC) 50% owned by the Virgin Group. which have not yet charted. Now that Smith owns 75% of the Vir-

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***No. 1 /GREATEST GAINER* * * 54 49 51 5 SOUNDTRACK CAPITOL 32617 (10.98/16.98) CLUELESS 49

22 4 SOUNDTRACK MCA 11228* (10.98/17.98) 1 week at No. 1 DANGEROUS MINDS 1 55 58 53 80 GREEN DAY As REPRISE 45529./WARNER BROS. (9.98/15.98)M DOOKIE 2 HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH AL 2 2 58 CRACKED REAR VIEW 1 56 53 57 5 AFTER 7 VIRGIN 40547 (10.98/16.98) REFLECTIONS 40 ATLANTIC 82613/AG 98)11111

ALAN'S MORISSETTE 57 57 52 49 THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G. BAD BOY 73000* /ARISTA (9.98/15.98) READY TO DIE 15 10 JAGGED LITTLE PILL 3 3) MAVERICK/REPRISE45901/WARNER BROS. (10.98/15.98) 58 55 47 23 2PAC INTERSCOPE 92399 * /AG (9.98/16.98) ME AGAINST THE WORLD 1 * * * HOT SHOT DEBUT* * * 69 70 18 SOUNDTRACK (59) RUSTED ROOT MERCURY 522713 (9.98 EO/15.98) NM WHEN I WOKE 59 4) NEW 1 THE SHOW 4 DEF JAM /RAL 529021* /ISLAND (1098/16.98) 60 52 49 9 MACK 10 PRIORITY 53938 (9.98/14.98) ME MACK 10 33

5 2 1 4 BONE THUGS -N- HARMONY RUTHLESS 5539 /RELATIVITY (10.98/15.98) E. 1999 ETERNAL 1 61 61 50 59 SOUNDTRACK ° EPIC SOUNDTRAX 66329/EPIC (15.98 EQ/24.98) FORREST GUMP 2 6 5 5 40 TLC A' LAFACE 26009 /ARISTA (10.98/16.98) CRAZYSEXYCOOL 3 JEFF FOXWORTHY A' 62 66 64 54 YOU MIGHT BE A REDNECK IF... 38 7) 7 9 25 SHANIA TWAIN AL MERCURY NASHVILLE 522886 (10.98 EQ/15.98) II&9 THE WOMAN IN ME 6 WARNER BROS. 45314 (10.98/15.98) cm

63 50 44 11 PINK FLOYDA' COLUMBIA 67065 (19.98 EQ/34.98) PULSE 1 8 6 3 5 SELENA EMI LATIN 34123/EMI (10.98/16.98) DREAMING OF YOU 1 64 63 60 66 OFFSPRING EPITAPH 86432* (8.98/14.98) III SMASH 4 9) 14 13 5 JEFF FOXWORTHY WARNER BROS. 45856 (10.98/16.98) GAMES REDNECKS PLAY 9 ' 65 62 59 17 FILTER REPRISE 45864/WARNER BROS. (10.98/15.98) ® SHORT BUS 59 io) 15 15 38 BLUES TRAVELER A' R&M 540265 (9.98/15.98) FOUR 9 66 64 69 60 HOLE DGC 24631 /GEFFEN (10.98/15.98) LIVE THROUGH THIS 52 11 9 11 69 LIVE ' RADIOACTIVE 10997 * /MCA (10.98/15.98) THROWING COPPER 1 61 59 48 8 NEIL YOUNG REPRISE 45934 */WARNER BROS. JODECI (10.98/16.98) MIRROR BALL 5 12 8 8 5 THE SHOW, THE AFTER PARTY, THE HOTEL 2 UPTOWN 11258*/MCA (10.98/16.98) PERFECT STRANGER 68 76 94 6 YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT 68 DAVE MATTHEWS BANDA CURB 77799 (9.98/15.98) 13 18 18 46 UNDER THE TABLE AND DREAMING 11 RCA 66449 (9.98/15.98) 69 67 66 8 LORRIE MORGAN BNA 66508 (10.98/15.98) GREATEST HITS 46 14 13 12 11 SOUNDTRACK ATLANTIC 82759/AG(10.98/17.98) BATMAN FOREVER 5 70 68 72 47 BRANDY AL ATLANTIC 82610 /AG(9.98/15.98) BRANDY 20 MICHAEL JACKSON 15 16 14 9 HISTORY: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE BOOK 1 1 : r EPIC r 71 60 55 12 NAUGHTY BY NATURE TOMMY Boy 1111* (11.98/15.98) POVERTY'S PARADISE 3

16 11 10 12 SOUNDTRACK A' WALT DISNEY 60874 (10.98/16.98) POCAHONTAS 1 12 77 79 30 VAN HALEN A' WARNER BROS. 45760* (10.98/16.98) BALANCE 1

17 17 24 8 SILVERCHAIR EPIC 67247 (10.98 EQ/15.98) FROGSTOMP 17 13 65 63 21 SOUL FOR REAL UPTOWN 11125/MCA(9.98/15.98) CANDY RAIN 23

18 19 19 59 SEAL ZTT/SIRE 45415/WARNER BROS. (10.98/15.98) SEAL 18 74 71 67 29 SPONGE WORK 57800/COLUMBIA (10.98 EO/15.98) ® ROTTING PINATA 58

19 12 6 3 JIMMY BUFFETT MARGARITAVILLE 11247 /MCA (10.98/16.98) BAROMETER SOUP 6 75 70 73 5 BRUCE HORNSBY RCA 66584 (10.98/16.98) HOT HOUSE 68 JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERYA' 20 21 16 21 JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY 5 16 73 71 64 SOUNDTRACK A8 WALT DISNEY 60858 (10.98/17.98) 1 ATLANTIC 82728/AG (10 98/16 98) THE LION KING

11 12 74 5 BETTE MIDLER ATLANTIC 82823/AG (10.98/16.98) BETTE OF ROSES 67 21 20 17 9 NATALIE MERCHANT ELEKTRA 61745/EEG (10.98/16.98) TIGERLILY 13

18 80 82 8 PHISH ELEKTRA 61777/EEG (14.98/19.98) A LIVE ONE 18 22 24 23 32 BUSH TRAUMA/INTERSCOPE 92531/AG (10.98/15.98) ME SIXTEEN STONE 17 82 100 RAEKWON GUEST STARRING TONY 79 78 MELISSA ETHERIDGE A' ISLAND 848660 (10.98/16.98) YES I AM 15 23 10 4 3 ONLY BUILT 4 CUBAN LINX... 4 LOUD 80 78 85 45 SOUNDTRACK MCA 11103 *(10.98/16.98) PULP FICTION 21 24 25 21 51 BOYZ II MEN A' MOTOWN 0323 (10.98/16.98) II 1 81 85 84 210 METALLICAe ELEKTRA 61113 */EEG (10.98/15.98) METALLICA I 25) 26 25 36 GARTH BROOKS A' CAPITOL NASHVILLE 29689 (10.98/15.98) THE HITS 1 87 76 74 WHITE 82 TIM MCGRAW ° CURB 77659 (9.98/15.98) NOT A MOMENT TOO SOON 1 26 23 20 19 SONGS OF LOVE, DESTRUCTION 6 GEFFEN 24806* (10.98/16.98) BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET BAND AL 83 79 75 43 GREATEST HITS 8 CAPITOL 30334* (10.98/15.98) 21 22 - 2 BRIAN MCKNIGHT MERCURY 528280 (10.98/15.98) I REMEMBER YOU 22 84 75 65 5 TRACY BYRD MCA 11242 (10.98/15.98) LOVE LESSONS 44 28 NEW 1 BLIND MELON CAPITOL 28732* (10.98/16.98) SOUP 28

85 83 80 42 NIRVANA' DGC 24727* /GEFFEN (10.98/16.98) MTV UNPLUGGED IN NEW YORK 1 29 29 27 11 ALL -4 -ONE BLITZZ/ATLANTIC 82746/AG (10.98/16.98) AND THE MUSIC SPEAKS 27 86 89 92 47 BROOKS & DUNN A' ARISTA 18765 (10.98/15.981 WAITIN' ON SUNDOWN 15 30 27 26 7 LUNIZ N00 TRYBE 40523 (9.98/13.98) OPERATION STACKOLA 20 81 74 68 9 VAN MORRISON POLYDOR 527307/A &M (10.98/16.98) DAYS LIKE THIS 33 31 31 31 23 COLLECTIVE SOUL ATLANTIC 82745/AG (10.98/16.98) COLLECTIVE SOUL 23 76 NINE INCH NAILS A' 88 84 88 THE DOWNWARD SPIRAL 2 ALISON NOTHING/1VT/INTERSCOPE 92346/AG (10.98/16.98) 32 33 32 28 NOW THAT I'VE FOUND YOU: A COLLECTION 13 ROUNDER r : 89 81 89 10 BJORK ELEKTRA 61740/EEG (10.98/16.98) POST 32 33 32 38 46 THE CRANBERRIES A' ISLAND 524050 (10.98/16.98) NO NEED TO ARGUE 6 90 86 77 39 PEARL JAM A' EPIC 66900* (10.98 EQ/16.98) VITALOGY 1 34 30 34 5 XSCAPE SO SO DEF 67022*/COLUMBIA (10.98 EQ/15.98) OFF THE HOOK 25 91 97 99 42 TOM PETTY A' WARNER BROS. 45759* (10.98/16.98) WILDFLOWERS 8 35 28 28 13 THE REMBRANDTS EASTWEST 61752/EEG (10.98/15.98) LP 23 92 88 98 22 ELTON JOHN ROCKET 526188/ISLAND (10.98/16.98) MADE IN ENGLAND 13 36 38 40 20 BETTER THAN EZRA ELEKTRA 61784/EEG (10.98/15.98) DELUXE 36 93 93 86 69 REBA MCENTIRE MCA 1o994 (10.98/15.98) READ MY MIND 2 37 35 30 7 F00 FIGHTERS ROSWELL 34027* /CAPITOL (10.98/16.98) F00 FIGHTERS 23 ' NINE INCH NAILS 94 92 90 12 FURTHER DOWN THE SPIRAL (EP) 23 38) 48 58 4 VARIOUS ARTISTS TOMMY BOY 1137 (10.98/15.98) JOCK JAMS VOL. 1 38 NOTHING/TVT /INTERSCOPE 95811/AG (7.98 CD)

95 1 TY RCA 39 44 56 54 WEEZER Az DGC 24629/GEFFEN (10.98/15.98) ® WEEZER 16 ( ) NEW ENGLAND 66522 (9.98/15.98) TY ENGLAND 95

40 39 36 41 EAGLES A' GEFFEN 24725 (12.98/17.98) HELL FREEZES OVER 1 * * * HEATSEEKER IMPACT* * * TRIPPING DAISY 96 101 125 7 I AM AN ELASTIC FIRECRACKER 96 41 36 35 20 MONTELL JORDAN PMP/RAL 527179 * /ISLAND (10.98 /15.98) THIS IS HOW WE DO IT 12 ISLAND 524112 (10.98/15.98)

42 40 45 6 SHAGGY VIRGIN 40158* (10.98/15.98) BOOMBASTIC THE CRANBERRIES A' 40 97 111 134 112 EVERYBODY ELSE IS DOING IT, SO WHY CAN'T WE? 18 ISLAND 51415611a98 EQ/16.98) gp 43 42 43 23 ANNIE LENNOX ARISTA 25717 (10.98/16.98) MEDUSA 11 CYNDI LAUPER 98 99 81 5 12 DEADLY CYNS...AND THEN SOME 81 EPIC 66100 (10.98 EQ/16.98) 44 34 29 11 SOUL ASYLUM COLUMBIA 57616* (10.98 EQ/16.98) LET YOUR DIM LIGHT SHINE 6 TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS° 99 109 112 92 GREATEST HITS 5 45 43 39 21 REAL MCCOY ARISTA 18778 (10.98/15.98) ANOTHER NIGHT 13 MCA 10813 (10.98/17.98)

100 90 96 18 SOUNDTRACK A &M 540357 (10.98/16.98) DON 46 41 42 5 MONICA ROWDY 37006/ARISTA (10.98/15.98) MISS THANG 36 JUAN DEMARCO 61

41 37 33 8 BON JOVI MERCURY 528181 (10.98/16.981 THESE DAYS 9 101 108 108 192 PEARL JAM A' EPIC 47857* (10.98 EQ/16.98) ® TEN 2

48 46 46 13 CHRIS ISAAK REPRISE 45845/WARNER BROS. (10.98/15.98) FOREVER BLUE 31 102 107 110 77 YANNI A' PRIVATE MUSIC 82116 (10.98/15.98) LIVE AT THE ACROPOLIS 5

49 45 37 11 PRIMUS INTERSCOPE 92553 */AG (10.98/16.98) TALES FROM THE PUNCH BOWL 8 103 105 97 63 TRACY BYRD MCA 10991 (10.98/15.98) NO ORDINARY MAN 30 BONE THUGS- N- HARMONYA' 50 47 41 19 SOUNDTRACK PRIORITY 53959* (10.98/15.98) FRIDAY 1 104 100 107 58 CREEPIN ON AH COME UP (EP) 12 RUTHLESS 5526 * /RELATIVITY (7.98/12.98)

51 51 61 7 D'ANGELO EMI 33629 (9.98/13.981 BROWN SUGAR 51 105 96 103 32 BROWNSTONE MJJ 57827/EPIC (10.98 EQ/15.98) FROM THE BOTTOM UP 29 52 56 54 77 SHERYL CROW ' A &M 540126 (10.98/16.98)M TUESDAY NIGHT MUSIC CLUB 3 (106) 122 115 23 ELASTICA DGC 24728./GEFFEN (10.98/16.98)M ELASTICA 66

53 54 62 8 SKEE-LO SUNSHINE 75486/SCOTTI BROS. (9.98/15.98) I WISH 53 (101) NEW 1 EDWIN MCCAIN LAVA 92609/AG (10.98/15.98) MM HONOR AMONG THIEVES 107

Albums wi h the greatest sales gains this week. Recording Industry Assn. Of America (RIAA) certification for sales of 500,000 album units (250,000 for EPs). RIAA certification for shipment of 1 million units (500,000 for EPs), with multiplatinum titles indicated by a numeral following the symbol. *Asterisk indicates LP is available. Most tape prices, and CD prices for WEA and BMG labels, are suggested lists. Tape prices marked EQ, and all other CD prices, are equivalent prices, which are projected from wholesale prices. Greatest Gainer shows chart's largest unit increase. Pacesetter indicates biggest percentage growth. Heatseeker Impact shows albums removed from Heatseekers this week. ® indicates past or present Heatseeker title. © 1995, Billboard/BPI Communications, and SoundScan, Inc.

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95 83 10 PAULA ABDUL CAPTIVE 40525NIRGIN (10.98/16.98) HEAD OVER HEELS 18 ORIGINAL LONDON CAST A' 108 153 158 287 PHANTOM OF THE OPERA HIGHLIGHTS 46 154 POLYDOR 831563*/A &M (10.98 EQ/16.98) 109 94 91 25 BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN A' COLUMBIA 67060* (10.98 E0/16.98) GREATEST HITS 1 155 103 87 6 BUSHWICK BILL RAP -A-LOT 40512 /NOC TRYBE (10.98/15.98) PHANTOM OF THE RAPRA 43 110 102 102 38 MARY J. BLIGEA' UPTOWN 11156*/MCA (10.98/15.98) MY LIFE 7 CD 165 155 4 JEFF FOXWORTHY LAUGHING HYENA 2043 (4.98/8.98) REDNECK TEST VOLUME 43 155

I 28 130 128 48 TRACY LAWRENCE ATLANTIC 82656/AG(10.98/15.98) SEE IT NOW THR E MANH71560AT8TAN TRANSFER ® 151 NEW 1 THE VERY BEST OF THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER 157 HI NO (7.9 /1198) 112 112 NEW 1 ALABAMA RCA 66525 (10.98/15.98) IN PICTURES 158 133 120 22 SELENA EMI LATIN 28803 (8.98/1298) ® AMOR PROHIBIDO 29 113 114 121 20 BLESSID UNION OF SOULS EMI 31836 (10.98/15.98) I1 HOME 78 159 RE -ENTRY 2 DAVID LEE MURPHY MCA 11044 (10.98/15.98) El OUT WITH A BANG 159 114 137 153 24 JOHN TESH GTS 4579 (9.98/14.98) LIVE AT RED ROCKS 54 160 156 161 235 ENIGMA A' CHARISMA 86224NIRGIN (9.98/13.98) MCMXC A.D. 6 115 98 93 13 JON B. YAB YUM /550 MUSIC 66436/EPIC (9.98 EQ/15.98) BONAFIDE 79 Ii VARIOUS ARTISTS 161 149 163 20 CLASSIC DISNEY VOL. 1 - 60 YEARS OF MUSICAL MAGIC 95 116 116 127 25 SOUNDTRACK ARISTA 18748 (10.98/16.98) BOYS ON THE SIDE 17 WALT DISNEY 60865 (10.98/16.98) 162 160 162 24 ERIC CLAPTON POLYDOR 527116/A &M (10.98 /16.98) THE CREAM OF ERIC CLAPTON 80 111 104 101 11 ROD STEWART WARNER BROS. 45867 (10.98/16.98) SPANNER IN THE WORKS 35 163 119 105 17 MOBB DEEP LOUD 66480*/RCA (9.98/15.98) THE INFAMOUS 18 118 113 106 60 ALAN JACKSON A' ARISTA 18759 (10.98/15.98) WHO I AM 5 164 162 172 41 GEORGE STRAIT MCA 11092 (10.98/15.98) LEAD ON 26 119 115 119 8 HUM RCA 66577 (7.98/15.98) ® YOU'D PREFER AN ASTRONAUT 105 165 136 114 25 ADINA HOWARD MECCA DOWEASTWEST 61757/EEG (10.98/15.98) DO YOU WANNA RIDE? 39 ®i 148 175 4 TOADIES INTERSCOPE 922402/AG (10.98/15.98)M RUBBERNECK 120 166 145 135 13 BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS TUFF GONG 24103/ISLAND (10.98/16.98) NATURAL MYSTIC 67 121 126 138 49 ABBA POLYDOR 517007/ISLAND (10.98/16.98) GOLD 63 161 152 136 42 DES'REE 550 MUSIC 64324/EPIC (9.98 E0/15.98)1211 I AIN'T MOVIN' 27 122 117 126 41 SADEA' EPIC 66686* (10.98 EQ/16.98) THE BEST OF SADE 9 168 179 173 31 WADE HAYES COLUMBIA 66412 (9.98 EQ/15.98) 0g OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW BETTER 99 Aa 123 120 123 144 KENNY G ARISTA 18646 (10.98/15.98) BREATHLESS 2 169 163 159 69 SOUNDTRACK MEDICINE/GIANT 24533 /WARNER BROS. (9.98/15.98) DAZED AND CONFUSED 70 124 110 104 5 GURU CHRYSALIS 34290/EMI (10.98/15.98) JAllMATAZZ VOL.lI NEW REALITY 71 110 138 140 8 SOUNDTRACK MCA 11241 (10.98/17.98) APOLLO 13 90 125 112 100 4 311 CAPRICORN 40241 (9.98 /16.98) 311 56 111 169 178 194 ENYA A' REPRISE 26775/WARNER BROS. (10.98/16.98) SHEPHERD MOONS 17 126 118 118 23 MAD SEASON COLUMBIA 67057* (10.98 E(Ú15.98) ABOVE 24 112 159 150 44 TRAVIS TRITT WARNER BROS. 45603 (10.98/15.98) TEN FEET TALL & BULLETPROOF 20 121 125 117 7 MOKENSTEF OUTBURST /RAL 527364 * /ISLAND (10.98/15.98) Ni AZZ IZZ 117 ® 192 165 71 ALL -4 -ONE A' BLITZZ/ATLANTIC 82588/AG (10.98/15.98) ALL -4 -ONE 7 (10.98 EO/15.98) REAL BROTHAS 128 432) NEW 1 B.G. KNOCC OUT & DRESTA OUTBURST/WORK 527899*/COLUMBIA ® 114 157 160 40 METHOD MAN DEFJAM /RAL 523839 *./ISLAND (10.98/16.98) TICAL 4 129 121 122 198 NIRVANA A'DGC24425* /GEFFEN (10.98 /15.98) NEVERMIND 1 115 135 109 46 BARRY WHITE A2 A &M 540115 (10.98/16.98) THE ICON IS LOVE 20 SARAH MCLACHLAN 50 130 131 143 79 FUMBLING TOWARDS ECSTASY IN A MAJOR WAY 13 NETTWERK 18725 /ARISTA (9.98/15.98) NI 116 142 116 23 E -40 SICK WID' IT 41558/JIVE (10.98/15.98)

ATLANTIC 82661/AG (10.98/16.98) TONIN' 123 131 123 129 9 DEEP FOREST 550 MUSIC 67115 /EPIC (10.98 EQ/16.98) BOHEME 62 111 RE -ENTRY 6 THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER

RCA 66419(10.98/16.93) ONE EMOTION 37 132 129 139 88 COUNTING CROWS A' DGC 24528/GEFFEN (10.98/15.98) ® AUGUST & EVERYTHING AFTER 4 118 183 181 33 CLINT BLACK

2 DEL AMITRI A &M 311 (9.98/15.98) TWISTED 179 133 141 131 9 GEORGE JONES AND TAMMY WYNETTE MCA 11248 (10.98/16.98) ONE 117 119 198 - 100% FUN 65 * * * PACESETTER* * * 180 110 169 23 MATTHEW SWEET zoo 11081* (10.98/15.98) BRYAN WHITE 134 (134) 174 182 3 BRYAN WHITE ASYLUM 616122 (9.98/15.98)M (181) RE -ENTRY 21 JOHN BERRY CAPITOL NASHVILLE 28495 (10.98/15.98) STANDING ON THE EDGE 69

(135) 164 2 SOPHIE B. HAWKINS COLUMBIA 53300 (10.98 EQ/16.98) WHALER 135 182 171 157 26 SOUNDTRACK RCA 66523(9.98/15.98) DUMB AND DUMBER 62

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Dangerous Minds 1 Travis Tritt 172 2Pac 58 Garth Brooks 25 Enya 171 Diana King 193 John Michael Montgomery 20, 189 Peter Pritchard 149 141 Lorrie Morgan 69 Dazed And Confused 169 Shania Twain 7 311 125 Brother Cane 184 Gloria Estefan 196 Korn Queen 144 Don Juan Demarco 100 69 Boyz 198 Brownstone 105 Melissa Etheridge 79 Alison Krauss 32 Alanis Morissette 3 Van Halen 72 Buffett 19 Van Morrison 87 R.E.M. 145 Dumb And Dumber 182 Jimmy Filter Cyndi Lauper 98 VARIOUS ARTISTS Abba 121 65 David Lee Murphy 159 Raekwon Guest Starring Tony Starks Forrest Gump 61 Bush 22 Lawrence 111 Classic Disney Vol. 1 - 60 Years Of Paula Abdul 108 Foo Fighters 37 Tracy (Ghost Face Killer) 23 Friday 50 Bushwick Bill 155 Naughty By Nature 71 Musical Magi 161 Ace Of Base 148 Jeff Foxworthy 9, 62, 156, 200 Annie Lennox 43 Rage Against The Machine 191 Immortal Beloved 183 Tracy Byrd 84, 103 Aaron Neville 147 Dance Mix U.S.A. Vol. 3 190 Aerosmith 137 Live 11 Real McCoy 45 The Lion King 76 Kenny G 123 Nine Inch Nails 88, 94 Jock Jams Vol. 1 38 After 7 56 Candlebox 150 Luniz 30 The Rembrandts 35 Nine Months 197 AI Green 195 Nirvana 85,129 Alabama 112, 194 Jeff Carson 152 Mack 10 60 Rusted Root 59 Pocahontas 16 Weezer 39 Green Day 55 The Notorious B.I.G. 57 All -4 -One 29, 173 Eric Clapton 162 Madonna 140 Pu p Fiction 80 Barry White 175 Guru 124 Sade 122 Collective Soul 31 The Show 4 Bryan White 134 Jon B. Mad Season 126 Offspring 64 115 Sophie B. Hawkins 135 Seal 18 Counting Crows 132 Transfer 01' Dirty Bastard 187 SOUNDTRACK CAST White Zombie 26 John Berry 181 The Manhattan 157, 177 Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band The Cranberries 33, 97 Wade Hayes 168 ORIGINAL LONDON CAST Pocahontas Sing -Along (EP) 142 George Jones And Tammy Wynette Better Than Ezra 36 Bob Marley & The Wailers 166 83 Sheryl Crow 52 Hole 66 South Circle 188 133 B.G. Knocc Out & Dresta 128 Edwin McCain 107 Phantom Of The Opera Highlights Hootie & The Blowfish 2 Selena 8, 158 74 Bjork 89 D'Angelo 51 Reba McEntire 93 154 Sponge Xscape 34 Bruce Hornsby 75 Shaggy 42 Springsteen 109 Clint Black 178 Dave Matthews Band 13 Tim McGraw 82 Bruce Adina Howard 165 Petra 151 Silverchair 17 Yanni Forest 131 Brian McKnight 27 Rod Stewart 117 102 Blackhawk 143 Deep Hum 119 Pearl Jam 90, 101 Skee -Lo 53 Sarah McLachlan 130 Stone Temple Pilots 186 Dwight Yoakam 192 Blessid Union Of Souls 113 Del Amitri 179 Perfect Stranger 68 Soul Asylum 44 146 George Strait 164 Neil Young 67 Mary J. Blige 110 Des'ree 167 Chris Isaak 48 Megadeth Tom Petty 91 Soul For Real 73 153 Natalie Merchant 21 Matthew Sweet 180 Blind Melon 28 Celine Dion Michael Jackson 15 Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers 99 SOUNDTRACK Blues Traveler 10 Metallica 81 John Tesh 114 E -40 176 Alan Jackson 118 Phish 78 Apollo 13 170 Bon Joni 47, 136 Method Man 174 TLC Eagles 40 The Jazzmasters 138 Pink Floyd 63 Batman Forever 14 6 Bone Thugs -N- Harmony 5,104 Bette Midler 77 Elastica 106 Joded 12 The Presidents Of The United States Boys On The Side 116 Toadies 120 Boyz II Men 24 Mobb Deep 163 Rick Trevino Ty England 95 Elton John 92 Of America 185 Braveheart 199 139 Brandy 70 MoKenStef 127 Enigma 160 Montell Jordan 41 Primus 49 Clueless 54 Tripping Daisy 96 Brooks & Dunn 86 Monica 46

113 www.americanradiohistory.com NEW SET TRACES JANET'S `DECADE' WITH HITS, MORE (Continued from page 10)

"We've always thought Janet was tain the Frankie Knuckles /David 26). Delaying the Jackson album paid structure and feel, but more upbeat." an A &M artist," Cafaro says. "And Morales mix of "Best Things In Life A videoclip of "Runaway," direct- off for A &M. "We were prepared to Jam likens "Twenty Foreplay" to we would love to sign her if she is Are Free," which was the radio hit in ed by Marcus Nispel, should pre- put it out as a record with her great- "Someday Is Tonight" from available. This project has reminded that country, while the Japanese and miere on or near Aug. 29, says Ca- est hits from A &M without new mu- "Rhythm Nation" or "Any Time, Any us how much fun she is to work international versions will contain faro. In addition, MTV will feature a sic," says Cafaro, "but fortunately Place" from "janet." He says, "It's a with." the C.J. Mackintosh mix, which was "Janet Jackson Weekend" in Octo- we were able to work things out with very slow, sensuous ballad, but we Even if Jackson doesn't return to the radio hit in most other territo- ber. Janet and Virgin and get the two new did it a little differently, rather than the A &M fold, the label plans to max- ries. Cafaro says that on the retail songs and license `That's The Way the usual verse, chorus, verse type of imize the release of "Design Of A "We are really trying to make the front, the label will aggressively Love Goes,' so it legitimately repre- idea. The song actually never re- Decade" with a multimillon- dollar package the most attractive that we price and position the title in stores. sents Janet's greatest hits from the peats itself, because the idea of the worldwide marketing plan that in- can [to each region]," Kierszenbaum Retailers are already anticipating past 10 years." song is that lovemaking is 24 hours a cludes cable, syndicated, and local says. the release. For the two new tracks, "Run- day. The song takes a journey from TV advertising, as well as print ads The new track "Runaway" has Violet Brown, urban music buyer away" and "Twenty Foreplay," Jack- the morning through the night to the in a number of consumer publica- been released as the first single from for Wherehouse Entertainment, son again turned to Jimmy Jam and next morning." tions, including Seventeen, Us, the set worldwide. says, "Since it's a single disc with two Terry Lewis, the production team "Twenty Foreplay" is slated as the Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, Jet, Vibe, In the U.S., the single was official- new songs, it's going to have a that has been at the helm of Jack- next single from "Design Of A and Essence. ly serviced to radio Aug. 16 -al- tremendous debut, it'll be a strong son's music since 1986's "Control." Decade" once "Runaway" runs its "It's a very aggressive but serious though some stations aired it early - Christmas package, and remain a The songs were recorded in two course. Cafaro says the fact that the marketing plan that makes no con- and is already off to a healthy start. top -selling catalog piece for quite a weeks at the end of July and August, track has an unusual song structure cession to dealing with a lot of bells According to Broadcast Data Sys- long time." says Jam. Both tracks have a decid- doesn't concern him. and whistles," says Cafaro. tems, the song was aired on 94 top 40 edly upbeat feel. "We tend to write in The sessions for the two new A special focus will be put on the stations and has 2,098 detections THE HISTORY OF DESIGN the mood that Janet's in at any given tracks went so well, according to international release, as A &M feels from Aug. 16-22. Plans for a Jackson hits package time, and she was in a very good, Jam, that "We all had the feeling of, that it has yet to capitalize on Jack- Top 40 KKFR Phoenix PD Don have been in the works for a few happy mood," he says. `Wow, I wish this was a full -length al- son's full potential on a global level. Parker says that audience response years, says Cafaro. Initially, the set Lyrically, "Runaway" can be per- bum,' because we were on a roll," he Outside of North America, the al- to the single has been "very positive. was to be released prior to Virgin's ceived on two levels, Jam says. "It says. bum will be issued Oct. 2. A total of Any time there is a new single by release of "janet.," but A &M post- can be perceived as running away The next studio album, however, four different albums will be re- someone of Janet's magnitude, peo- poned the release "to accommodate from a loved one but also as an hom- will have to wait until Jackson de- leased in various regions, three of ple want to hear it. Other than Virgin," says Cafaro. In return, Vir- mage to her fans and all the places cides which label to go with. which will have distinctly different Michael, there hasn't been a lot of su- gin agreed to allow Jackson to ap- that she had just been to on her "Right now, I don't really know if covers designed to appeal to Jack- perstar product out there." pear with Vandross on "Best Things world tour." there is a favorite [label]," Jam says. son's fan base in particular regions, Top 40 KUBE Seattle MD Shellie In Life Are Free," featured on the Musically, the song has "an is- "I don't really care where the record according to Martin Kierszenbaum, Hart concurs, adding that the track "Mo' Money" soundtrack, which was landy feel, kind of like `The Body is at, I just want to make a great international marketing director for has garnered "good phones and a lot released by A &M affiliated label, That Loves You' on the last album," record. Whoever wins the lottery, I A&M. of curiosity. Never underestimate Perspective. Jam adds. "It has that kind of chord just hope they do a great job." Both the international release and the power of a superstar." the Japanese version contain two ad- The single will be released on Aug. ditional songs: "Best Things In Life 29 on CD, cassette, and 7 -inch vinyl, ESTEFAN OPENS DOORS TO NEW SOUNDS WITH EPIC SET Are Free," a duet with Luther Van - with a CD maxi -single and 12 -inch (Continued from page 10) dross, and "Whoops Now." due on Sept. 19, featuring several The Australian version will con- mixes of the track (Dance Trax, Aug. sounds. will be remixed for the club crowd. Slated to drop internationally on Emilio says that tapping Santander Coinciding with the release of Sept. 18, "Abriendo Puertas" is being to participate in the project was anoth- "Abriendo Puertas" is a Sony home released eight days earlier than the BYRD BARES `SOUL ON POLYDOR CHRONICLES er way to present "Abriendo Puertas" video package titled "Everlasting Glo- U.S. date in an effort to thwart the pos- (Continued from page 10) as a record for all Latinos. "It's so im- ria." Ceraolo says that the video will sible tide of parallel imports flowing portant to help talent from all over contain 17 clips from the past five from the U.S. to foreign countries. dynamic vocalist/entertainer whose "He has a fan base dating back to the Latin America, because they'll rarely years, plus interviews with Gloria "re- Frank Welzer, president of Sony professional musical career was '60s, so hopefully things will come to- get a chance otherwise," he says. flecting about the different facets of Music International, Latin America, launched with the Famous Flames, a gether on this release," says Weinger. Gloria says that singing over a con- her career." Ceraolo plans to package says the sales level achieved by "Mi group that Byrd formed in the late '50s. Originally a gospel singer, Byrd stantly shifting crosscurrent of unfa- the album and video at retail, as well as Tierra" is a "springboard from which "I first met James Brown when I had eventually turned to secular R &B, miliar grooves was "a real challenge, gain listening stations for the record. ` Abriendo Puertas' can realize even a group called the Gospel Starlighters," which led to his first chart hit on Smash, but I learned a lot in the process, which Moreover, Emilio confirms that greater numbers. We could work the says Byrd, a native of Toccoa, Ga. "I saw "Baby Baby Baby," a bluesy uptempo is always rewarding." Mexican television giant Televisa will Christmas material this year and the his incredible talent and immediately duet with Anna King. The record Given Gloria's platinum success with broadcast a special in December based non -Christmas songs between sea- wanted him as a part of my group." peaked at No. 52 on the Hot Soul Sin- her 1993 Spanish -language smash trib- on the album, as well as Gloria's cur- sons. Then we could come back during Weinger decided against a simple gles chart in 1964. ute to her Cuban roots, "Mi Tierra" rent career activities. Other markets the 1996 holidays with more seasonal chronological sequencing and describes A year later, Byrd scored a hit with (My Land), executives at Epic are opti- expected to air the special are Spain, tunes." the track selection process as painstak- 'We Are In Love," a bouncy soul single mistic about the prospects of "Abrien- Colombia, Argentina, and the U.S. International marketing and promo- ing. "Because his music style changed on Smash, which reached No. 14 on the do Puertas," particularly for the Latino tional initiatives are still being final- [from blues to soul to funk] over the Hot Soul Singles chart. market. "The really good thing about EXCITEMENT AT RADIO ized; a key event in the campaign will years, we didn't want to jolt listeners The artist's only other top 20 hit was Gloria is that she has transcended the Latino radio programmers across be a Sept. 21 launch party in Miami backward and forward, so it was a diffi- the funky "I Need Help (I Can't Do It lines defining a pop artist," says Epic the U.S. and Puerto Rico are hotly an- Beach, Fla. cult process deciding which songs aes- Alone) Pt. 1" on King Records, which director of marketing Frank Ceraolo. ticipating the release of "Abriendo "It will be a huge multimedia affair, thetically fit best where. But we think reached No. 14 on the Hot Soul Singles. "The domestic fan really likes her be- Puertas," particularly since "Mi Tier- with press coming in from around the the final product flows well." The song featured the vocals of Brown, cause it's Gloria, and it doesn't matter ra" yielded four top 10 singles, includ- world," says Kramer. "Gloria will be Polydor has no plans to release sin- Gigi Kinard & Roberta Dubois. what language she's singing. But we ing three No. 1 hits. Pilar García, pro- doing press that whole week." Apart gles or emphasis tracks, but is issuing Recently, Byrd embarked on a bian- want to focus this album toward the gram director at pop- oriented from Spain and Latin America, promotion albums to the press. Says nual European concert tour with his Latin community because it's impor- KIQI -AM San Francisco, calls Kramer says, "there is interest in the Weinger, "We've received a lot of recurrent band that includes his wife, tant to Gloria and Emilio." "Abriendo Puertas" a "very good" record coming from France, Italy, quests from the media, so that's where Vicki Anderson, along with his sons, Sony's U.S. Latin imprint, Sony Dis- track that is destined to become a hit. England, Germany, and Holland." we're focusing our initial [marketing] daughters, and other extended family cos, is expected to supply much of the "Gloria is very well-known and well - "Abriendo Puertas" is the fourth efforts." members. promotional and marketing muscle at liked in the community, so anything we concept album in two years by Gloria, The label is also servicing select R &B Byrd says, "I get a lot of attention Latino radio. The album "is as good if play by her goes over big," says García. following "Mi Tierra," "Christmas stations that play oldies. "Bobby was a over there, and it's such a pleasure to not better than `Mi Tierra,' " says Sony Mainstream U.S. retailers are wax- Through Your Eyes," and the 1994 great influence, and male listeners 30- fans who have a historical understand- Discos VP /GM George Zamora. He ing positive, as well, about the sales oldies set "Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss 49 and everyone who grew up during his ing of the music I play." hopes to break six singles off the album prospects for "Abriendo Puertas." De- Me." Gloria's next record, an English - heyday will be attracted to the album," On Sept. 16, the artist will return to at Latino radio. bra Villalobos, Latin music buyer at language Afro-Cuban album scheduled says oldies KACE Los Angeles PD the U.S. to play a show in Macon, Ga., to Epic, says Ceraolo, will handle alter- Wherehouse Entertainment, figures for release in April 1996, will be her Kevin Fleming. "But it's also amazing to celebrate the opening of the Georgia native promotional initiatives and re- that virtually any record Gloria releas- first Anglo pop project since "Into The us how many 16- and 17- year -olds who Music Hall of Fame, a three -story mu- tail projects. He hopes to expose the ales will sell briskly. "Gloria has hard - Light" in 1991. like to listen to rappers' samples of the seum/archive highlighting the musical bum at music video outlets, such as core fans who will buy just about any- Affirming that she has enjoyed trav- music are gravitating to the real stuff." achievements of the state's native VHl, the Box, and MTV Latino, while thing," says Villalobos, "and she also is eling different musical paths in the Byrd initially experienced attention artists. simultaneously supplying retail and one of the few Latin artists who ap- past two years, Gloria says, "You have among teens in 1987, when the rap act Artists scheduled to appear include clubs with a cassette sampler featuring peals to all Latins, no matter where to reach a certain level where you have Eric B. & Rakim heavily sampled Brown, Little Richard, Bobby Womack, Gloria and two artists signed to they come from." a strong enough fan base where they Byrd's 1971 "I Know You Got Soul," on Percy Sledge, and Bonnie Raitt. Emilio's Crescent Moon label: Albita The U.S. success of "Mi Tierra" was will be curious about what you do and its same-titled song, which reached No. Byrd is also scheduled to perform a and Israel "Cachao" López. matched in Spain and Latin America they'll listen to it. 64 on the Hot R &B Singles chart. club date at S.O.B.'s in New York on "A lot of clubs have started to devel- with album sales exceeding 1 million "That's why I'm excited about the In 1994, Byrd released "On The Sept. 20, where he will conduct press in- op strong Latin nights, so we would units in both markets. Spain and Latin Mm -Cuban record, because I think my Move," his first album since 1970. The terviews. have the club give out the samplers to America will be the prime targets of in- fans are going to hopefully like the di- album had only modest sales and failed A promotion tour of various classic the crowd," says Ceraolo, noting that ternational marketing and promotion, rection we've moved into and grown to chart. Nonetheless, Polydor felt it soul and oldies stations is also the title cut and the anticipated second according to Lisa Kramer, VP of inter- into, since all of these projects eventu- was time to release a Byrd anthology. planned. single, "Tres Deseos" (Three Wishes), national marketing for Epic. ally become a part of you."

114 BILLBOARD SEPTEMBER 2, 1995 www.americanradiohistory.com WEA OPENS NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN DIVISION Run -D.M.C. Star Wrapped Up In Gospel (Coat tamed from page 1 2) WEA in January. division. WEA will continue to distrib- Artist Hopes To Spread The Word With New Label Hannon says Curb timed its Christ- ute Christian product to general mar- BY HAVELOCK NELSON said, "As part of Run- D.M.C., Run made ian releases to take advantage of the ket accounts, and WCD will handle a huge impact on the world of rap music. new company. "The plan all along has Christian retailers. NEW YORK - Joseph Simmons -Run Now we look for him to do the same with been for Whiteheart's and Jonathan "There's so much opportunity for in the seminal superstar rap group Run - these new efforts in Christian music, as Pierce's albums to be released to the growth in the Christian retail mar- D.M.C.-has started an independent he brings his savvy for urban music to mainstream through WEA and to the ket," Scruggs Gales says. "Our focus gospel music company, REV RUN our genre." Christian market through WCD." will be to help the retailer be prof- Records, which will be distributed by REVARUN Simmons will run REV RUN with his Mount says that WCD will handle itable with his Christian music sales. the Nashville -based Christian label wife, Justine, who can also be heard Warner- affiliated and other labels' We believe that as that happens, Benson Music Group. singing on the Sin Assassins track product that is appropriate for the they'll increase the amount of floor The label's opening salvo will be the represented with three songs. "Things Ain't What They Used To Be." contemporary Christian and gospel space given to Christian music." compilation "REV RUN Presents," Simmons describes the Zoe Brothers He will benefit from his brother Rus- markets. However, Warner's Christ- WCD will be located at 24 Music which was produced by Simmons and single as "something so different, like sell's experience as CEO of Rush Com- ian label, Warner Alliance, will contin- Square East. Scruggs Gales is in the Larry Smith. The set ships Sept. 20. [D'Angelo's] `Brown Sugar.'" He adds munications and Def Jam (see story, ue to be distributed by EMI's Christ- process of hiring a staff. "We'll start "If you want to know what the album that it delivers some "Nate Dogg -type page 12). "He'll speak into my ear, like a ian distribution arm, Chordant, under with a heavy emphasis on telemarket- will sound like, think of `Down With The rapping." little bird," Joseph Simmons says. an agreement that is understood to ing and will hire a few field staff in the King,' " says Simmons, referring to As for Sin Assassins, he says, Sin Assassins, the Zoe Brothers, and expire sometime next year. sales areas and a couple of adminis- Run -D.M.C.'s bouncy, Pete Rock -pro- "They're street, from the Bronx, talkin' Soul Tempo are all slated to record al- WEA will handle shipping and re- trative people. Over the next couple of duced comeback smash from 1993. about how hard it is in their 'hood." bums of their own in the future, accord- turns as well as administrative and op- weeks, we'll get our core staff locked "That was a gospel record -with lyrics One of their songs is a hard -edged rap ing to Simmons. erational support systems for the new in." like `only G-O -D be a king to me/And if track that interpolates the hymn "Pre- the G -O -D be in me then the king I'll cious Lord." be'-but nobody knew it till I told 'em." Soul Tempo, meanwhile, is a "Boyz II DEATH ROW SUIT ADDS TO TIME WARNER RAP STEW Even in this g -fonk era when deca- Men -like" a cappella group, says Sim- (Coat hued from page 12) dence rules, Simmons expects the tracks mons. Among its contributions to the al- from "REV RUN Presents" to capture bum is a musical reading of "The Lord's the NPCBW is also named in the suit. ny and that Levin and Fuchs had told ny said of Death Row's suit, "We are the attention of the hip -hop core. Prayer." Unlike Interscope, Death Row her they were prepared to pay "in- quite confident in saying that this "There's a way to do it," he says. "God Simmons, a recently ordained minis- names as co- defendants Time Warn- credible amounts of money" if Death suit is completely without merit. Any has given to me the combination of what ter, discovered all of the groups at his er, its chairman/CEO Gerald Levin, Row breached its Interscope con- efforts undertaken by Ms. Tucker it will take to touch people without them Manhattan house of God, Zoe Min- Warner Music Group, and its chair- tract. with Death Row Records were un- even knowing they're being touched. If istries, where he sometimes preaches. man Michael Fuchs. The suit alleges The action claims Knight said he dertaken by her acting as a well -in- Public Enemy can talk about black pow- "I've got a real hip church," he says. violations of the Racketeer Influ- would not enter into any agreement tentioned volunteer, without any au- er and reach kids, and [Muslims like] Tony Rome, a former Def Jam em- enced and Corrupt Organizations that would regulate his artists' thorization from Time Warner, Rakim can talk about Allah, then we can ployee, is another pastor at Zoe, and Act, contractual interference, and ex- lyrics -a purported proviso of the Warner Music, Gerald Levin, or spread the word about God and not be other music industry participants (in- tortion. deal proffered by Time Warner. Michael Fuchs." dismissed." cluding members of female vocal trio Death Row's suit alleges that Tucker, the suit claims, subse- Tucker swung back at Interscope The project will feature tracks from SWV) are among the church's congre- Tucker -who has repeatedly target- quently threatened Knight with in- and Death Row at an Aug. 23 press three acts: Soul Tempo, Sin Assassins, gation. ed Time Warner and Interscope in vestigation and prosecution for "ficti- conference in Washington, D.C., and Bobby Walker & the Zoe Brothers. Wes Farrell, CEO of New York - her well -publicized attacks- orches- tious offenses" and said that Time where she appeared with William The latter is on the first single and relat- based Music Entertainment Group, the trated "a smear campaign" against Warner would use its influence to de- Bennett, head of the conservative ed video, "Sanctified," both of which ar- parent company to Benson, negotiated the labels in "an apparent attempt to stroy Death Row. At the same time, group Empower America. Bennett rive in early September. Each of the the REV RUN deal. In a prepared induce action through political pres- Death Row further alleges, Tucker has often been partnered with Tuck- artists on "REV RUN Presents" will be statement released Aug. 21, Farrell sure." promised that Time Warner would er in harsh public criticism of explicit Like Interscope, Death Row pay Knight $80 million and build two rap. claims in its suit that Tucker intend- studios for him if he split from Inter- Tucker characterized the suits ed to set up a new record distribution scope. against her as "just another effort to organization that she would control. According to the action, on Aug. 7 cloud the real issue and discredit our The suit maintains that Tucker's as- Tucker delivered a letter to Knight efforts to stop segments of the music Jive Is First Target sault on rap music was "nothing more for his signature; the letter would record industry from pimping than a calculated ruse to induce Time have authorized the NPCBW to ne- pornography to our children." She Pressure Warner to sever ties with Interscope gotiate a contract with Time Warner added, "I predict early dismissal of Of New Group ... and deal directly with her new regarding the distribution of Death the frivolous actions, and we look for- BY HAVELOCK NELSON League, and sponsored a "Souled distribution company." Row's records. "At no time prior to ward to confronting anyone in any Out For Hunger" concert in 1993, ac- Positing a racketeering conspira- the presentation of this letter had court." NEW YORK -A New York-based cording to Weiss. cy, the suit alleges that the co- defen- Knight ever agreed to either its con- She said flatly that she "never" group named the Citizen's Action Jive is preparing an audio com- dants acted in concert "as the loose - tent or its terms," the suit says. talked to Levin or Fuchs about a dis- Committee has made Jive Records panion to the Rosa Parks book "Qui- knit association-in- fact" to establish In an Aug. 16 interview with Bill- tribution company and that she had, the first port -of-call in its proposed et Strength," which will benefit the a new distributor for Death Row, and board, Tucker voluntarily read the in fact, walked out on a meeting with industry -wide campaign to counter Rosa Parks Foundation. The release that Levin and Fuchs were "willing letter, a copy of which, on NPCBW Fuchs. what it views as cultural exploitation. drops Nov. 24, and its first single will to aid and abet [Tucker's] illegal fi- letterhead, is appended to the Death However, when Tucker was asked The organization, which is led by be a remake of Labi Siffre's "Some- nancial coup" if she would provide Row suit. about the letter concerning the new former Black Panther Eddie Ellis - thing Inside (So Strong)," which will Time Warner with "sufficient cover On Aug. 7, the suit continues, distribution company that was pre- who has served 23 years in jail for feature an all -star gospel lineup, in- from political and media criticism." Knight was told by Tucker and her pared for Knight's signature -a po- murder, according to published re- cluding Shirley Caesar, Sounds Of The Death Row lawsuit recapitu- associates that Fuchs was en route to tential smoking gun in the labels' ports -has picketed a Manhattan Blackness, Tramaine Hawkins, John lates the same chain of events de- L.A. to "close the deal" for Death claims of contractual interference - Sam Goody store and promises to P. Kee, and Fred Hammond of Corn - tailed in Interscope's filing, some- Row. she responded with a long silence. target other record companies, in- missioned. times in virtually the same language. Knight refused to meet with Fuchs Her attorney, Louis Jenkins, jumped cluding Tommy Boy and Priority, as The label's roster includes KRS- It diverges from the prior action in and Tucker the following day. The in, saying, "While she would love to well as Radio City Music Hall. ONE, R. Kelly, Shaquille O'Neal, E- an introductory overview that serves suit claims that Fuchs' trip to Los answer all your questions, there has According to Jive president Barry 40, and A Tribe Called Quest. as a defense of Death Row's release Angeles "was for the sole purpose of to be an abundance of caution ... She Weiss, the label received a fax from As for the label's hiring practices, of hardcore rap. Death Row excori- inducing Death Row Records to will not answer any specific questions the Citizen's Action Committee Weiss says, "We did research after ates its adversaries in government break their contract with Interscope about the lawsuit." "three or four weeks ago," accusing we were contacted [by the Citizen's and politics who are "looking to ben- Records" and join the new Tucker - Tucker and Bennett claimed that, it of promoting gangsta rap, which Action Committee], and 50% of our efit from and capitalize" on their at- controlled distributor. thanks to their efforts, the album the group argues demeans blacks; employees are Hispanic or black." tacks. Attached to Death Row's suit is a "Dogg Food" by Tha Dogg Pound not spending enough money in the The label employs approximately In recounting Tucker's history of letter by label attorney David Ken- had been "put on hold" and that black community; and having too few 160 people. criticizing Time Warner's release of ner sent on Knight's behalf to Dionne "Time Warner is blocking the re- blacks in decision-making positions. Among these are Lynda Simmons, rap music, the Death Row suit says Warwick, head of NPCBW's enter- lease." Weiss says, "The release was so director of creative services; Wayne that she met with Fuchs and Levin to tainment commission, on Aug. 9. In However, they backed away from decadent I threw it out." He calls the Williams, senior director of A &R at discuss her concerns. The suit alleges it, Kenner emphasized Knight's de- these statements when told by re- charges "absolute malarkey." Jive Chicago; publicity manager that at one meeting, Tucker "dis- fense of Death Row artists' rights of porters that sources indicated the al- Weiss says that Jive -which was Wendy Washington; and Tara Grig- closed to [Fuchs and Levin] her in- expression; repudiated any notion bum has not yet been delivered. "I founded by South African Clive gs- Magee, label director of Jive's tent ... to participate in the forma- that Tucker could represent Death don't have any information," Bennett Calder, a longtime African National gospel label, Verity. tion of a new company to replace Row's interests in negotiations with said. He added later that while the Congress supporter who fled that In addition, Weiss says that Jive Interscope Records as Death Row Time Warner, adding that Tucker album may in fact be released, country in 1974 -has made many does business with several black - Records' distributor." "misunderstood or misstated Mr. "What we do know is that Time charitable contributions within the owned firms and independent con- The suit recounts a July meeting in Knight's position in Seattle "; and re- Warner is having real heartburn African- American community. The tractors. Seattle between Death Row chair- iterated Death Row's intention to about `Dogg Food,' that they don't label spearheaded the Stop The Vio- The Citizen's Action Committee man Marion "Suge" Knight and continue doing business with Inter- want it out. They are in a big debate lence movement, which raised could not be reached for comment at Tucker. At that time, Tucker alleged- scope. with Interscope about wanting to $500,000 for the National Urban press time. ly told Knight that she planned to set In a statement issued through a screen lyrics beforehand, and this is up and control a distribution compa- Time Warner spokesman, the compa- a new thing."

BILLBOARD SEPTEMBER 2, 1995 115 www.americanradiohistory.com QUINCY JONES TO KEYNOTE MUSIC VIDEO MEET (Continued from page 1) David Hasselhoff, who will host the 17th by two days of panels and discussion in the only new media trade show tar- Internet, including the "netcasting" of music video kiosks. Bonnie Burkert, annual Billboard Music Video Awards. groups aimed at the music video pro- geted specifically at the music business; music videos. Billboard music video edi- Capitol associate director of visual mar- Hasselhoff, the star/executive producer gramming, promotion, and production an opening night party sponsored by tor Brett Atwood will moderate. keting, will moderate. of `Baywatch" and the forthcoming fall communities. MTV and VH1; a music night sponsored "Quiet On the Set" will follow the Also on the agenda are forums for series `Baywatch Nights," also has had New to this year's conference will be a by the Box and Epic Records; and the step-by -step development of a music specific musical genres, including R &B success internationally as a recording "Meet The Artists" suite, equipped to al- closing awards ceremony. video shoot, with input from the com- and country, as well as the annual artist with six albums released to date, low local video programmers to meet Here is a list of other sessions sched- missioning label, the producer, director, Roundtable Breakfast. including two platinum albums in Eu- and interview artists booked into the uled: artist, and management. A &M senior di- Early bird registration by Sept. 29 is rope. Hasselhoffs current self-titled suite by their labels. The session pro- "Multimedia And Music Video: The rector of video Randy Sosin will moder- $355; preregistration by Oct. 25 is $395. U.S. album was released earlier this vides an important new promotional op- Real Deal" will examine ways that the ate. Thereafter, full registration is $450. For year on Critique Records. portunity for labels and programmers, music video community can maximize its "The New Avenues" will look at the information on registration and remain- Jones' Nov. 9 speech is expected to who will be able to air the taped sessions use of new media. The panel will address still -emerging alternative outlets for ing sponsorship and artist suite opportu- center around the creative ground for their viewers. the evolution of the "enhanced CD" and music video exposure, including direct - nities, contact Maureen Ryan at 212- shared by the music video and multime- The conference also will feature re- its relationship to traditional video. broadcast satellite, low-power TV, and 536 -5002. dia industries. The multi- Grammy win- sults of a music video focus group com- Launch CD -ROM magazine associate ner will also discuss the creation of his missioned exclusively for the event by editor Deborah Russell will moderate. forthcoming "Q's Jook Joint" CD -ROM, Billboard and conducted by Music Mar- "The Advertising Workshop" will which will chronicle the roots of Ameri- keting Network, a Red Bank, N.J., firm act as a primer on ways that local and re- can music through animation, historic that provides consumer marketing and gional programmers can interest adver- BETWffN THE performance footage, and interviews. research services to the entertainment tisers in buying time on their shows. Co- The interactive disc is due in mid -1996 industry. The focus group, to be video- lumbia Records music video executive and will be released by QD7, a joint ven- taped prior to the conference, will take a Gary Fisher will moderate. BULLETS ture between 7th Level Inc. and Quincy probing look at the music video networks "Online Opportunities" will exam- TM Jones -David Salzman Entertainment. and their music and nonmusic program- ine the present and future role of music The album by the same name is due Oct. ming through the eyes of young adults. video in cyberspace. This panel will in- 24 on Qwest. Other highlights will include Multi- vestigate what new programming and by Geoff Mayfield Jones' presentation will be followed media Expo II, which gathers exhibitors promotion options are opening on the H OLLYWOOD'S COATTAILS: Soundtracks rule the album charts this week, as "Dangerous Minds" jumps 4 -1 on The Billboard 200 while "The GRP JAllES UP BEATLES' TUNES Show" zooms 89 places -from No. 90 to the top-on Top R &B Albums. The (Continued from page 10) two soundtracks have much in common: both are all -star hip -hop affairs, and both hold Greatest Gainer honors on the charts they rule. The 79.5% The collection also features McCoy cept. LiPuma says calls to the other Good Day Sunshine, says Max's work rise by "Dangerous Minds" over prior -week sales represents 93,000 units, Tyner ( "She's Leaving Home "); Tom artists were met with equal enthusiasm. was often associated with the Beatles' which jacks the title's one -week sum up to a chart- leading 210,000 units. But Scott ( "The Fool On The Hill"); Ramsey Several of the artists, including Ben- animated film "Yellow Submarine" be- that percentage growth pales in comparison to the 7,806% boom "The Lewis ( "Michelle "); Lee Ritenour ( "A son, Freeman, and Corea, recorded cause the artist has a similar style. Show" sees on the R &B list, an improvement that has everything to do with Day In The Life "); Nelson Rangell ( "Let their songs almost immediately after re- The album's title comes from the 1957 product availability, since street -date violations allowed "The Show" to It Be "); Chick Corea ( "Eleanor Rigby"); ceiving the phone calls in June. Chuck Berry song that the Beatles cov- sneak onto last week's chart. On The Billboard 200, "The Show" snags the Spyro Gyra ( "In My Life "); David "At the first mention of the concept, ered called "Rock And Roll Music." Caw- Hot Shot Debut award at No. 4 with a one -week total of 136,500 units. Benoit ( "Here, There And Every- everyone almost immediately got it," ley says the label chose this as the title The big difference between the two soundtracks is that the "Dangerous where"); and Grusin ( "Yesterday"). says LiPuma. "From the concept to the because it's the only Beatles song with Minds" film is already in theaters, ranking No. 1 at the box office when it Radio and retail executives are already artwork, we finished this in two- and -a- the mention of jazz in the lyrics. (The line debuted last week and No. 2 on the current box -office chart. But "The excited about the release. "There have half months." in Berry's version was "I Have No Kick Show," which did not open until Aug. 25, was not yet on screens when its been numerous jazz tribute albums to the It was put together quickly in order to Against Modern Jazz." The Beatles sub- soundtrack pounded its big numbers. So as big as it is already, the numbers Beatles in the last few years," says Steve have the album out in time for the holi- sequently changed "have" to "got.") on "The Show" soundtrack could swell ever larger once the concert-orient- Williams, assistant PD/music director at day buying season and the ABC docu- In addition to banking on interest in ed film hits the circuit. jazz outlet WQCD (CD 101.9) New York. mentary. the Beatles documentary to fuel album "But this one is more heartfelt. The pro- "We wanted to have a good three full sales, Cawley says the label is in the PERSPECTIVE: Throughout the summer, the head buyer at one high - duction is flawless-that's a big reason months of the holiday season and have it process of ironing out details of radio, re- volume music account has complained that the dollars spent on this season's why I was so struck by it You always run in the marketplace six to seven weeks tail, and online promotions to help move smash movies have cut into the discretionary dollars that consumers might the risk on a project like this of sounding before the documentary runs," Cawley the album. spend in record stores. I remember a distribution company president mak- insincere; this is very sincere." says. The promotions will involve give- ing the same observation back in 1989, when the first "Batman" movie made Williams says he thinks that next to Benson's take on "The Long And aways ofJVC hardware and a tie-in with its loud entrance. Funny thing is, there are big summer movies every year, Benson's 1970 album, "The Other Side Winding Road," which will be released an airline for a trip giveaway to Liver- but you only hear complaints about their impact on music stores when the Of Abbey Road" on A &M, "(I Got No commercially as a single and serviced to pool, England, where the Beatles record biz runs into soft numbers. Plus there is always another side to Hol- Kick Against) Modern Jazz" is the best radio the second week of September, formed. lywood's coin, as huge movies often spawn huge soundtracks. jazz tribute to the Beatles ever made. was cut in a mere two hours. It was the The label is also working out a deal Last summer, "The Lion King" spent nine weeks atop The Billboard 200, Violet Brown, R &B and jazz buyer for fastest session with an orchestra of his with one or more of the online services and Walt Disney Records followed that up this summer with "Pocahontas," the 350 -store Wherehouse Entertain- career. for a special promotion, according to which also reached No. 1 -while the companion "Pocahontas Sing -Along" ment chain based in Torrance, Calif., is "I've always liked the song," says Cawley. rose as high as No. 46, and Atlantic's all -star "Batman Forever" spent three also optimistic about the potential suc- Benson, who also recorded "Here, Another idea being tossed around is weeks at No. 5. Other noteworthy soundtracks from this summer's crop and cess of the GRP collection. There And Everywhere" on "Tenderly," the possibility of pulling together a tour their Billboard 200 peaks: "The Bridges Of Madison County" (No. 47, plus "On the strength of these contempo- his 1989 Warner Bros. album. "But with the artists on the compilation. a dozen straight weeks at No. 1 on Top Jazz Albums), "Clueless" (No. 49), rary jazz artists and GRP's ability to you're always a little reluctant to do The bulk of the retail advertising will "Braveheart" (No. 59), "Apollo 13" (No. 90), and "Mighty Morphin Power cross over jazz music to the main- songs by a genius like Paul McCartney. occur in November to appear when the Rangers" (No. 98). stream," says Brown, "this should be a I think I added something special to an ABC documentary airs. So if Hollywood does take something away from music stores' tills, it also successful project.... GRP is the per- already great arrangement." Cawley also has high hopes for the in- puts some cash back by contributing its own share of album sales. And fect label for this." Freeman has similar feelings: "I did ternational success of the album. The rarely, if ever, do you hear this complaint during those summers when the Jim Cawley, senior VP of marketing have a feeling that I'll never get any- version of the album in Japan and South- music industry rolls dazzling numbers. at GRP and co- executive producer on where close to [its greatness]," he says. east Asia will feature an extra track by the album with GRP president Tommy "But this is such a strong tune, you can Japanese newcomer Yoshiko Kishino, SHOPPING AT HOME: "The Very Best Of The Manhattan Transfer" LiPuma, says he came up with the idea almost do anything with it and it would who performs John Lennon's "Imagine." makes its first appearance on The Billboard 200 and re- enters this week's for the album on a train ride. work." She is signed to MCA in Japan; however, unpublished Top Contemporary Jazz Albums at No. 3, while the vocal quar- "When Tommy and I first came to Coincidentally, Freeman says he was her debut album has yet to be released, tet's latest album re- enters the former chart at No. 177. The infusion comes GRP, we were both very intrigued when thinking of "While My Guitar Gently and she is not signed in the U.S. thanks to units moved on the QVC cable shopping channel, which appears we found out that `A GRP Christmas' in Weeps" when he got the call from "This is the epitome of a dream come to be stepping up its music sales activity in a variety of genres. The policy 1988 did so well. It's one of our best -sell- LiPuma. true in terms of a great album that [in- of Billboard and SoundScan is that albums sold via QVC and Home Shop- ing titles ever," says Cawley. "We want- "It's so strange," Freeman says. "I ternational] can really get behind and ping Network count toward our charts as long as the items are analogous to ed to find what sort of possibilities there was doing this film project and thinking break some individual artists off of," albums available at retail. Albums that are exclusive to one of the shopping were to record another concept type of of the thematic development [of `While says Cawley. "For example, the expecta- channels, or to any account for that matter, are not eligible to chart. album with all GRP artists. My Guitar Gently Weeps] for the pro- tion from MCA in France and Italy is "The same week we saw the figures ject, and the next day [GRP] suggested that [the Krall track] will explode her ca- NETWORK FARE: Meanwhile, in the realm of non -cable channels, a for that album, Al Teller [MCA Music the song for me for their album." reer there. And Nelson [Rangell] does romp on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" and a "Saturday Night Live" Entertainment Group's chairman/ In addition to carefully pairing the well in Southeast Asia -they believe the rerun help the Dave Matthews Band rebound 18 -13. Although shy of CEO] suggested to us on a conference artists with the right songs, GRP's goal track will explode in that area." Matthews' peak at No. 11, the one -week sum of 64,000 units represents a call the idea of doing a concept album," was to make sure everything from the As far as subsequent singles after the high -water mark for the album, RCA says. Meanwhile, "Late Show With Cawley adds. "The next night, I was on a album's title to the cover artwork was Benson track, Cawley says the label is David Letterman" guest Brother Cane re- enters at No. 184. After a recent train and came across several articles carefully thought out in an attempt to do leaning toward "I Want You (She's So "Tonight Show" stop, Sophie B. Hawkins was finally able to chart her 1994 about the November Beatles documen- the Beatles justice, says Cawley. Heavy)" and "Let It Be." He notes that album (164 -135), but this was also a matter of patience and persistence pay- The artwork was created by Peter there could be as many as six or seven ing off, as Columbia's promotion team has been working her "As I Lay Me Cawley and LiPuma say the first Max, the renowned poster artist. Matt different singles released in various Down" single non -stop at top 40 radio since January. It bullets 26 -22 this artist they called with the idea was Ben- Hurwitz, senior editor of the New countries. week on Hot 100 Singles. son, who was "ecstatic" about the con- Haven, Conn. -based Beatles fanzine

116 BILLBOARD SEPTEMBER 2, 1995 www.americanradiohistory.com RCA's McBRIDE BANKS ON `ANGELS' (Continued from page 1) gels," due out Sept. 26. Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. and 12 a.m. EST and she says. "A few people have come up to With a special Kmart promotion lined will be repeated during the same times me and said, We love your music, but up and increased visibility through a va- Oct. 31. why do you record sad songs ? "' riety of avenues, McBride's career looks According to a TNN spokesman, the McBride says that many of her hits likely to continue its momentum. theme of the special will revolve around were third- person songs and that, while Upcoming appearances include two singers, songwriters, and their stories. she felt compassion for the characters, TOMMY LIPUMA Nashville Network specials, a spot on The names of guests for the show were it was really nice to find songs for this al- Reba McEntire's upcoming unavailable at press time. In early 1996, bum saying more about who she is. 35th Anniversary single/video, and the spotlight as Coun- TNN plans to air another McBride spe- She says songs on the album that re- ISSUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 16 try Music Television's showcase artist cial that will have the same theme, but flect happy relationships, such as "All AD CLOSE: AUGUST 22 feature different guests. The Things We've Never Done" and for November. Retooling of Retail H: "We feel like she's on the verge of ex- "Martina brings respect and rever- "Drivin' All the Time," remind her of ploding to the next level," says Jerry ence for the roots of country music, her husband, John, while "Born To Give STORE FIXTURES Adams, VP of music purchasing for the while being one of the leaders ofthe con- My Love To You" expresses her feel- ISSUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 16 Handleman Co., which racks Kmart. temporaries," says Brian Hughes, ings about her 8- month-old daughter, AD CLOSE: AUGUST 22 Tim McGraw will be featured with TNN's director of programming. "She Delaney. McBride in Kmart's October Country has a style that is unique to this busi- dio." Retailers seem to be looking forward NETHERLANDS PD at WXTU to the release of "Wild Angels." Music Month promotion, which is being ness. In her role as co -host of the TNN Kevin O'Neal, ISSUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 23 coordinated by Handleman. Music City News Country Awards, she Philadelphia, says the record is doing "Martina has always done well, and AD CLOSE: AUGUST 29 "We looked at quite a few female and demonstrated great ability as a per- well at his station. " `Safe In The Arms we expect substantial sales out of the Love' is a real good record," he says. box," says Debbie Abbott, buyer for male artists last spring in Nashville and former and as a personality." Of DOVE AUDIO got a feel for what stage their careers McBride is also scheduled to be the "Martina does well in Philly. She sells Eden Prairie, Minn. -based Best Buy, were in, how they fit with the image we CMT Showcase artist for the month of concert tickets and moves records." which has 221 stores nationwide. 10th Anniversary wanted to project, the plans for their November and will be prominently fea- According to Broadcast Data Sys- RCA Records VP Tommy Daniel ISSUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 23 new albums, and how committed [each] tured in interviews, promotional clips, tems, McBride's singles received a total says the label plans to promote AD CLOSE: AUGUST 29 artist would be to our promotion," and airings of her videos on the channel. of 2,302 detections this week on 139 McBride's new release by including her Adams says. "I've always seen video as a real big country stations, an increase of 396 de- in the campaigns that chains, such as Retooling of Retail III: After weighing the options, Handle- part of my career," says McBride. "I tections over the previous week. Musicland and Blockbuster, are plan- RETAIL SYSTEMS/SOFTWARE Month. man selected McBride and McGraw to was a video artist before I was a radio To further involve radio in the release ning for Country Music ISSUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 23 album, Mike Wilson, VP of na- "[Rackjobber] Anderson Merchan- be featured in the campaign. They've artist." of the AD CLOSE: AUGUST 29 taped video messages that will be dis- McBride credits the single "My Baby tional promotion at RCA, says the label disers is doing a pallet promotion," tributed to employees to familiarize Loves Me The Way That I Am," re- will run "Win it before you can buy it" Daniel says. "Instead of the normal AUSTRALIA promotion. leased in May 1993, as her break- contests. racks, they are putting product on pal- them with the artists and the ARIA Awards The artists also taped segments for an through at radio. The follow -up single, Wilson says the fact that McBride lets and using special browsers." in -store promotional video for the cam- "Independence Day," spurred further tours extensively and is always accessi- In addition to the press and video ex- ISSUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 30 paign, which includes a sweepstakes. momentum at radio, but was even more ble to radio has given her an advantage posure she'll get from the release of her AD CLOSE: SEPTEMBER 5 Consumers can enter the contest by successful as a video, winning the Coun- over other acts. new album, McBride recently con- filling out entries available at Kmart. try Music Assn.'s video of the year In addition to touring domestically tributed vocals to McEntire's next sin- Retooling of Retail IV: Grand -prize winners will accompany award in 1994 and the TNN Music City with McGraw, Clint Black, and Clay gle and is scheduled to participate in the DISTRIBUTORS is planning video. She joined McEntire, Trisha McGraw and McBride on tour. News video of the year award in June. Walker this year, McBride ISSUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 30 I Am" has sold to tour Europe again, according to man- Yearwood, and Linda Davis to record "Last year was the first year [Kmart] "The Way That AD CLOSE: SEPTEMBER 5 had done any promotion during Coun- 557,000 units since its 1993 release, ac- ager Bruce Allen. "She went to Europe the Michael McDonald and Patti La- and cording to SoundScan. three times during the life of the last al- Belle hit "On My Own." The song is try Music Month other than pricing MUSIC positioning, and it was a huge success," McBride says her new single, "Safe bum," he says. 'We really believe in the slated to be the first single from McEn- COUNTRY says Ron Howie, VP of sales for RCA In The Arms Of Love," released to radio European market. She can sell records tire's upcoming album. ISSUE DATE: OCTOBER 7 Label Group. July 17, has received the quickest and in other places than the 50 states." 'What we're trying to do with Marti- AD CLOSE: SEPTEMBER 12 Adams admits that this year's promo- most promising acceptance at radio yet. McBride co-produced 'Wild Angels" na is establish her as an artist. We be- tional activities mark the biggest cam- "I'm not at a point where [my singles] with Paul Worley and Ed Seay and says lieve she has a long-term career," Allen PROFESSIONAL SOUND race up the she's anxious to get feedback on the new says. 'We've placed tremendous accent paign yet, adding that Country Music are immediately added or ISSUE DATE: OCTOBER 7 Month is the perfect timing. "October is charts in 10 weeks," she says, "but `Safe' album. "This album is the most [reflec- on the songs, videos, and promotions, AD CLOSE: SEPTEMBER 8 traditionally a good month for us," he is the easiest time we've ever had at ra- tive of] me of anything I've ever done," and this project ties it all together." says. 'We always do well with country, but especially in October." WORLDWIDE DANCE MULTIMEDIA SUPERSTORES HAVE IT ALL ISSUE DATE: OCTOBER 14 NASHVILLE NETWORK SPECIAL Wont from, page (i) AD CLOSE: SEPTEMBER 19 McBride's new album also will get a year. push via her first Nashville Network lion in its last fiscal year and a net in the chain will generate approximately UK II special. The 60- minute program, tenta- come of $20.9 million. $125 million from its movie and music In October 1993, a year after Riggio ISSUE DATE: OCTOBER 21 tively titled "Martina McBride: Heroes That company, the Borders Group, business this year. and co -owner Vendex International And Heartbreakers," is slated to air went public in May 1995, selling 520,000 completed a private placement to re- AD CLOSE: SEPTEMBER 26 shares at $12.50 each to raise $520.6 mil- COLLEGE BEGINNINGS capitalize Barnes & Noble, the chain lion. Of that, $172 million went to Bor- Barnes & Noble's emphasis on books completed an initial public offering, Billboard/Monitor ders, and $320 million went to Kmart. apparently emanates from Len Riggio, selling 9.4 million shares at $20 each RADIO CONFERENCE Riggio is consis- and raising $189 million. It subsequent- The chain has outlets in the upper chairman of the chain. ISSUE DATE: OCTOBER 21 Midwest and along the East, West, and tently quoted in trade and consumer ly completed two secondary offerings. CASSETTES AD CLOSE: SEPTEMBER 26 Gulf coasts. A typical Borders super- press talking about his chain's pedigree In the last year, stock prices have IN 7 DAYS! store measures approximately 30,000 as a bookseller. ranged from $25.63 to $39.50; the stock square feet, with 8,500 of that for music, Riggio built the company from a sin- closed at $38.75 on Aug. 21. SOUTHEAST ASIA II 300 C -12 Cassettes 400 for video, and 1,800 for a coffee bar. gle college bookstore, which he opened In building its superstores -which Manufacturing ranges from in 1966 under the logo SBX, after work- range from 10,000 - 40,000 square feet, For only Its book inventory ISSUE DATE: OCTOBER 28 $495 clerk a similar opera- with an average size of 22,000 square 85,000- 170,000 stock -keeping units, ing as a book at AD CLOSE: OCTOBER 3 with an average of 128,000 titles. The tion. feet -the company tries to create an carries approxi- By 1971, he had six college book- old -world library feel, with wooden fix- music department HEALTH & FITNESS/ mately 48,000 SKUs and 9,000 video ti- stores, and he bought the Barnes & No- tures and antique -style chairs and ta- tles. The company spends $1.1 million ble bookstore on New York's Sixth Av- bles. SPECIAL INTEREST to build a superstore and $2 million to enue and changed the name of his According to company documents, ISSUE DATE: OCTOBER 28 'f , stock it. company from SBX to the more Barnes & Noble closed its fiscal 1995, AD CLOSE: OCTOBER 3 Before the average size of a Borders revered name, which had been in exis- which ended Jan. 30, with $1.6 billion in store reached 30,000 square feet, annu- tence since 1871. sales. Of that, $952.7 million, or 58.7% FILES IV al sales in a typical superstore were During the next 20 years, the compa- of sales, came from the superstore divi- ENTER *ACTIVE $296 per square foot and approximate- ny opened consumer bookstores and ac- sion, with the remaining sales largely ISSUE DATE: NOVEMBER 4 INCLUDES ly $72 million a year, according to com- quired chains, including Bookmasters, coming from the B. Dalton chain. AD CLOSE: OCTOBER 10 FREE Deluxe Graphic Design B. Dalton, Doubleday, Scribner's, and PaineWebber estimates that a typi- Block & white inserts pany SEC filings. Major-Label-Quality The company opened 32 Borders Bookstar. In fact, while pursuing the B. cal Barnes & Noble superstore aver- No- Fine -Print Guarantee _ - --. Books and Music stores in 1994, includ- Dalton chain in 1986, Barnes & Noble ages $4 million annually, while sales per NY:212-536-5004 Call today for your FREE, `+ l ing the conversion of three existing went head to head with the Musicland square feet average $252. LA: 213-525-2308 1995 full color catalog. j bookstores. By the end of this year, it Group, which lost out in the bidding. The book inventory ranges from 1- 800 -468 -9353 150,000 In the super- NASHViLLE 24 HOURS TOIL FREE will have 110 superstores, of which Barnes & Noble began opening 60,000 to titles. Ounid USA 0311609 -663-9030, FAX 6094613659 more than 90 will stock music and superstores after it acquired the 23- store's music departments, which mea- 615-321-4294 1989. By 1991, sure 2,000-4,000 square feet-there are MAKERS video. It plans to open 30-35 stores next unit Bookstar chain in UUg&EUROPE T) DISC year. the number of stores in the chain had 25,000- 60,000 titles. The biggest music 44-71-323-6686 The company doesn't break out mu- reached 58. Since then, the chain has department is at the New York store on sic sales, but Billboard estimates that built approximately 70 superstores a Avenue of the Americas and 21st Street.

BILLBOARD SEPTEMBER 2, 1995 117 www.americanradiohistory.com BATMAN FACES HOLIDAY BATTLE WITH SANTA (Co id inwal fr,on? pay(' (i) MAArt-Y iwET/VaUSwC ififATC H that retailers will be able to sell a retail. A WEEKi NATEONAL SALES REPOIRT lot of copies." "I don't think Warner will have Although the demographics are any trouble placing 10 million different, "Batman Forever," will units," says one distributor. YER -TO- SATE YEAR -TO -SATE also be competing with 20th Cen- Warner executives would not OVERALL SALES BY tury Fox Home Entertainment's comment on "Batman Forever" VNMT SALES ALBUM FORMAT "Miracle On 34th Street," which sales goals. 1 994 7 99S 7 984 7 99°S will be bargain priced at $14.98. Warner is expected to follow up The remake hits stores Nov. 7. Dis- on Nov. 7 with "Free Willy 2: The TOTAL 400,864,000 402,262,000 (UP 0.3%) CD 96,239,0=0 220 595,000 (UP 12.4°x) counting will place "Miracle" at less Journey Home," under its Family than $10 at retail. Entertainment label. The title will ALBUMS 339,082,000 344,526,000 (UP 1.6')/) CASSETTE 42,482,0; 0 123 415,000 (DN 13.4%) Sandwiched between "Batman," $22.98, a be priced at with $14.95 SINGLES 61,782,000 57,736,000 (ON 6.E %) OTHER 361,0_0 516,000 (UP 42.E %) "The Santa Clause," and "Miracle," MAP. is the family -friendly "Little "Free Willy 2" will have clam- Women" from Columbia TriStar shell packaging, while "Batman Home Video. Forever" will have a slip- sleeve. OVERALL ALBUM SiN Cá i The repriced title is also set for The studio has already an- V N T SALES. $ALES AALES an October release at $19.95 in nounced "The Little Princess" for THIS WEEK T.-.0 WEEK TM[*2i WEEK clamshell packaging. Sept. 19, priced at $24.94, also un- 13,147,000 10,855,000 2,291000 A "Little Women" gift set, includ- der the Family Entertainment ban- ing a jewelry box, a silver -plated ner. LAST WEEK LAST WEEK LAST WEEK locket, and the Louisa May Alcott Lesinski says that family titles 12,775,000 10,715,000 2,061.000 novel will be available for $29.95. are not as price sensitive as more Consumers who purchase the ti- broad -based titles, such as "Bat- CHANGE 111-11412111N1 GHANQE tle can get a $5 rebate from Colum- man Forever." UP 2.9% UP1.3% UP 1.3% bia with the additional purchase of "If a mother can satisfy her child either "Hook," "Annie," or "Oliver." for an hour with a video, they really THIS WEEK THIS WEEK THi1S WEEK "Batman Forever" marketing el- don't care about spending a couple 1 994 1 994 1 994 ements include a $10 rebate with of dollars more." he says. 13,462,000 11,292,000 2,170000 purchase of the title and the "Bat- man Forever" video game from Ac- CHANGE GFLAN .E Gwa IM claim Entertainment. DOWN 2.3% DDWN 3.9% UP 5.6% The video game ships on Sept. 7 TURNER VID COS. in four configurations. The title is i priced at $79.95 on the Super Nin- (Continued from pay(' d) tendo Entertainment System, name. Kasha says "The Mask" star- TOTAL YEAR -TO -DATE .Ai -ES 8Y 5,2"4:21.1:1M TYPE $74.95 for Super Genesis, $44.95 for ring Jim Carrey, a major sell- through 1 994 7 995. GHANG.E Game Gear, and $34.95 for Nin- hit earlier this year, "showed us the MAJOR CHAIN 178,03. ,000 1P 11.2% tendo's Game Boy. opportunities down the road." 97E,000 UP Fuji Film will offer a $5 rebate The label will have a further chance CHAIN 55,979,000 9) 65C,000 DOWN 9.5% with the purchase of the title and ei- to exploit developments this fall when INDEPENDENT 55,075,000 M 731,000 DOWN 2.4% ther a disposable camera or three New Line delivers "Dumb And rolls of film. The additional pur- Dumber," repriced from rental to MASS MERCHANTS 111,779,000 S 90E,000 DOWN 10.6% chase cost is about $7. sell-through. Trade sources indicate ROUNDED FIGURES Lesinski says that Fuji will spend that more than 2 million copies will COMPILE CS/ FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STOF.E Ar ..irJ RACK ® approximately $6 million in adver- arrive at retail in mid- November. SALES REPORTS CO LLE CTE I 0 A. r4 PRQVIC ECI Et V' SodldScan tising, including on- package stick - Turner/New Line's quest for direct ering that is scheduled to hit 70,000 sales coincides with their emergence stores by street date. as a sell- through force. According to Warner will kick in a $3 rebate on Adams Media Research in Los selected Warner or MGM /UA Angeles, the two had combined reve- Home Video catalog titles with the nues of $128 million for a 7% share of purchase of "Batman Forever." the first -half 1995 market. Where No One Has Debuted Before Since the latest bat flick is one of They ranked sixth, close behind the most highly anticipated re- Warner Home Video and MCA/Uni- IT HAPPENED IN BRITAIN for the 42nd time this Jackson repeats his success on the Hot R &B Singles leases of the year, distribution versal and ahead of Columbia TriStar week, but until now a single has never debuted at No. chart, where "You Are Not Alone" enters at No. 1. He's sources say Warner expects to ship and PolyGram Video. Disney finished 1 on the Hot 100. Once again, it's Michael Jackson who not the first to debut at the top on this chart; the Noto- between 10 million and 12 million first at 45.4% followed by Paramount rewrites the " HlStory" books, as his greatest-hits col- rious B.I..G. went into the record books the week of units. The film has grossed $178.2 at 14.2 %. lection's second single, "You Are Not Alone," is the first June 24 when "One More Chance" spent its first week million at the box office since its re- Meanwhile, rental releases from ever to enter at the top. The R. Kelly composition on the chart at No. 1. lease June 16, making it the No. 1 Turner and New Line brought in marks the second time that Jackson has reached the In the U.K., the 42nd single to debut at No. 1 is movie of the summer. first -half revenues of $87.3 million. It summit with an album's second single. "Country House" by Blur. But it's only the third time If Warner achieves its goal, it will was the fifth -largest share, out- The initial release from in U.K. chart history that there are double the sales of "Batman Re- performing Paramount, 20th Century "Thriller" was Michael's duet with new entries at No. 1 and No. 2. Oa- turns," which sold approximately Fox, and LIVE. Paul McCartney, "The Girl Is sis &h its in the runner -up position 4.6 million units in 1992. The sup- Thanks to "The Mask" and "Dumb Mine," which spent three weeks at with "Roll With It." plier shipped about 13.5 million And Dumber," New Line dominates No. 2. It wasn't until "Billie Jean" Jackson's unprecedented debut in units of "Batman" in 1989, but the relationship. Together, says was released, however, that Jack- the U.S. has left one artist cooling heavy returns indicated that only Snyder, the labels should top $300 son had a No. 1 hit from "Thriller." his heels: Coolio came close to hav- about 8 million units sold through at million in 1995. The first singles from "Off The ing his first No. 1 single, as "Gang - Wall," "Bad," and "Dangerous" all sta's Paradise" from the "Danger- peaked at No. 1. by Fred Bronson ous Minds" soundtrack speeds 6 -2. The first single from "HIStory: RIGHTS GROUPS TO RENEW BAR BILL FIGHT For now, Coolio will have to settle Past, Present And Future -Book for being part of the No. 1 album on (Cost t i n u ed from page 5) 1" was "Scream"/"Childhood." When it entered at No. The Billboard 200, as the soundtrack to the Michelle tion that would extend the copyright In addition to the music industry 5, it was the highest- debuting single in the history of Pfeiffer film pushes past Hootie & the Blowfish, mov- term of a musical composition from legislation on the Hill, a radio -related the Hot 100 (a record matched the following week when ing 4 -1. life plus 50 years to life plus 70 years, provision is contained in the huge the Notorious B.I.G.'s "One More Chance" also de- The double- teaming of Michael Jackson and Coolio which is the standard term recom- telecommunications bill now awaiting buted at No. 5). That means Jackson has broken his pushes Seal down to No. 3 after a solitary week at No. mended by the European Union. White House approval. The provision own record and has the top two highest-debuting sin- 1. That makes "Kiss From A Rose" from the "Batman There is a Senate version, S. 483, and removes all ownership restrictions on gles in the 37 years and one month of the Hot 100's ex- Forever" soundtrack the first title to have only one a House version, H.R. 989, of this bill. radio. The National Assn. of Broad- istence. week at No. 1 since another cinematic song, "A Whole Critics, however, say the bill as casters is in favor of the deregulation. "You Are Not Alone" is Jackson's 13th No. 1 hit as New World" from "Aladdin." That Peabo Bryson & written will primarily benefit music Critics warn that the provision in the a solo artist. For the last four years, he has been tied Regina Belle duet topped the chart the week of March publishers and the estates and heirs bill could alter diversity of local pro- with Diana Ross & the Supremes in third place behind 6, 1993. of what they call "Broadway and Tin gramming, including music program the Beatles and Elvis Presley as the artist with the In its lone week at the zenith, "Kiss" did inspire Wil- Pan Alley -type songwriters." playlists. most No. is. Now Michael has third place all to himself, liam Simpson of Los Angeles to note that Seal is in a Those critics suggest that the lan- The Administration has threatened and the Supremes fall to fourth place. If one adds the six -way tie to have the second -shortest name of any solo guage be rewritten to offer the ex- to veto the telecommunications bill on four No. 1 hits by the Jackson 5, Michael has sung lead artist with a No. 1 hit. The others are Dion, Lulu, Cher, tended term to authors or heirs, who several counts, including the radio vocals on 17 chart- topping titles. (Ross has 18 No. 1 lead Meco, and Snow. The artist with the shortest chart could then renegotiate with music ownership provisions, because of its vocals to her credit, if her post -Supremos work is name remains M. That was the pseudonym adopted by publishers. A Senate hearing is tenta- concerns over concentration of media counted.) Robin Scott when he recorded "Pop Muzik" in 1979. tively scheduled for late September. in local markets.

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