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08120 , 1971 $1.25 A BILLBOARD PUBLICATION SEVENTY -SEVENTH YEAR The International Music- RecordTape Newsweeklÿ CARTRIDGE TV PAGE 19 HOT 100 PAGE 60 0 r TOP LP'S PAGES 62, 64 Softer Sounds, Retailers Ring Up Heavy B &H Plant to $$ on Campuses 3 -Month Sales Gains Aud Magnetics By BRUCE WEBER By BOB GLASSENBERG By JOHN SIPPEL gust as the peak month of the LOS ANGEI.ES Audio sounds, - The mass - NEW YORK -Softer vol- last three. All agree that they Dealer Survey Magnetics, magnetic and video leaning merchandisers and full line less expensive groups that their re- have had to work to maintain NEW YORK The nation's tape manufacturer, has acquired mainly to the acoustical side of ume outlets report - has shown a steady this climb. They also agree that record retailers are enjoying the the manufacturing facility of the music scale, and many new, tail business Tape upswing since April, with Au- the business upturn will con- fruits of the widely reported Bell & Howell Magnetic non -chart artists are making tinue. retailing, a Co., of Irvine, Calif. Terms were campus appearance inroads this general upswing in Jim Schwartz, Schwartz Bros., survey by Billboard's chart de- not disclosed. fall. Although there is a dis- Washington, D. C., reported sub- indicates. Dealers quer- The acquisition of the 100,- in what agents think World B'cast parment crepancy stantial gains on five stores in on their business 000- square -foot plant enables about the money situation on ied reported manufac- Recordings Sold his chain over sales levels of a today as compared to three Audio Magnetics to campuses, most agree that the ago. Furthermore, sales at ture magnetic tape in six pro- entertainment committees have year months ago as follows. By IAN DOVE his recently opened sixth store, SALES UP DOWN ON PAR duction facilities: Gardena and become more discerning and Columbia Mall, Columbia, Md., Singles 45% 30% 25% Irvine, both in California; Mex- knowledgeable about artists CHARLOTTE, S.C. - Prod- 17% ico, New York, Canada and Broadcasting is delivering sales at 60 percent 55% 28% since last year. uct from World Pre -recorded Portugal. It markets audio cas- Systems -producers and manu- ahead of projection. There has also been talk "The fact," Tape* 48% 6% 36% settes, cartridges and open college and university en- facturers of World Transcrip- interesting from Schwartz said, "is that each of * 10 percent of dealers queried tape in more than 75 nations, tertainment committees about tions from the 1930's-will be recorded tape did including several behind the available early next year on the our other five stores is different about pre- being shut out from holding continued on page 8 not respond. continued on page 66 shows in large arenas without a Jazzology label based here. fee to the local promoters. These George H. Buck Jr., head of cities include Philadelphia, San Jazzology, which deals mainly Francisco, Denver, Dallas, in authentic , purchased the U.K. Pye Bows Hr., Memphis, Miami, Tampa, and catalog, and has continued on page 25 continued on page 66 24 -Track Albums By BRIAN MULLIGAN Music on March as Army Editor, Record & Tape Retailer LONDON -The Golden Hour label, offering 60 minutes of music -some LP's will have as Plans Closed -Circuit Net many as 24 tracks -for a recommended retail price of $3.60, will be introduced by U.K. Pye WASHINGTON - The U.S. An experimental programming in October. Army will set up its own radio division has been established, The brainchild of managing director Louis network to operate strictly at continued on page 4 Benjamin, the Golden Hour concept is not only military posts - providing the a considerable technical achievement by Pye's record industry with another IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII backroom staff but is also regarded as a value - major exposure outlet for prod- for -money innovation. It is hoped that the LP's uct. Tests of a new closed cir- NOTE TO RADIO will capture the public's imagination much in cuit radio operation for the the same way as did the company's pioneering Army will be launched within & RECORD COS continued on page 57 the next few weeks at Fort Car- LOS ANGELES - Starting son in Colorado. Purpose of the Tuesday (7), all records (singles new closed circuit radio system and LP's) for review should be 5 prepare for their basketball gane against a will be to provide command in- sent to Record Review Dept., The Jackson Bid Discrete Dialog formation material to military Billboard, 9000 Sunset Blvd., "Dream Team" composed of Elgin Baylor, Ben Davidson, By CLAUDE HALL personnel at installations in an Los Angeles, Calif. 90069. All Rosey Grier, Elvin Hayes and Bill Russell. Actio takes place The Federal Communica- entertaining way. Thus, the sta- radio stations, please send sta- airing WASHINGTON - on J5's ABC -TV special "Goin' Back to Indiana," tions will program contemporary tion lists to the Charts Dept., tions Commission has asked for general comments music. Music programming will Billboard, at the same Califor- September 19 at 7:00 p.m. E.D.T. is rush releasing on a petition by KIOI -FM, San Francisco, to 4- quadrasonic sys- originate at Headquarters, U.S. nia address, starting the same an , "Goin' Back to Indiana," which will also include broadcast in a discrete channel tem. The petition filed by James Gabbert, owner A r my Command Information date. on their recent 40 -city national in- person material recorded continued on page 66 Unit here. Iillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll tour. (Advertisement) ( Advertisement i

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EDITORIAL Free -Form Rock Play Backers MoreApparentThan Real Challenge FCC Control Policy unusual disrup- WASHINGTON The FCC's man Tracy Westen of the Stern any moment in time -sometimes The past months in our industry have witnessed - Community Law firm here, has up to 6,000 or more LP's, as from the manufactur- recent warning the broadcast li- tions at virtually all levels -many executives censees might be giving up too moved to challenge the commis- against the 40 titles available to a ing, promotion and wholesaling segments have been through that re- much control over record selection sion's general policy remarks on top 40 playlist format. The licensee volving door. At first blush it is a sad scene indeed with qualified in the free -form progressive for- the free -form programming, just as may pre- screen the whole library if executives in a state of confusion. mats has been challenged by the he has done in petition against the he wishes. Don't be misled by this picture. It is more apparent than real. petitioners for free -form rock pro- FCC's drug -lyric policy warning. The petitioners' brief reminded It reflects an industry troubled many months by tight money and gramming on Des Moines station Westen said the FCC's statement the FCC that in its "clarification" problems which are now being dissipated. KFMG -FM. (Billboard, Aug. 21, made in a letter denying the statement on the drug -lyric policy, other general economic KFMG petition for stay of the The solid rock upon which our industry is built is creativity 1971.) it suggested that the licensees could - At the same time, the petitioners transfer, has generated "substantial is A in this issue) "delegate" to disc jockeys the job which reflected in sales. Billboard survey (carried said they have withdrawn their concern" in the broadcast industry. indicates beyond a doubt, that sales in every configuration, from The Westen brief asked the Fed- of screening any records they con- original plea for stay of the trans- sidered pro -drug. (Billboard, May singles to albums to tapes, are mounting. In fact, some retailers, its new eral Communications Commission fer to KFMG to owners 1, 1971.) such as Jim Schwartz, credit some of their outlets with annual in- (Stoner Broadcasting) because the to make it clear that the free -form creases of as high as 60 percent. This is symptomatic of the new threatened full - time progressive programming -which is basically "Petitioner submits," said Westen, breed of retailer; the retailer who believes in full inventory- inven- programming has been largely re- a free choice out of many selec- "that a licensee should be able to tory which blows the minds of the buyers, be they jazz, classical or stored, with only minor flaws. tions, made in response to com- delegate to its announcers the rock buffs. The KFMG petitioners' spokes- munity request, and fully avail- record -by- record selection of music able to licensee control -does not to be played, and that this flexi- This is symptomatic of the new type of outlets opening in the run counter to the rules of licensee country. bility serves the public interest at new shopping malls and high traffic centers all over the responsibility. least as adequately as the short What we are telling you, readers, has been said before in many It was pointed out that the basis (and therefore "rigid ") playlists. ways by many noted record pioneers. It is the bottom line that Douglas Coast of free -form programming was the Petitioner believes the commission counts, and that bottom line is headed for its greatest peak yet.. availability of a substantially larger did not intend to indicate other- Never within recent history have we witnessed the true industry number of records for at wise." excitement and potentiality we are witnessing now, and we predict As for KFMG's new owners, the that many of those lads ,now on the beach will soon find their way. Office Opened IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII brief quotes them as saying they Record retailing, -Dike retailing generally throughout the United had switched back to the petitioned States,- is on the way up. LOS ANGELES -Douglas Rec- SANGLA DESH free -form (from a conventional Let our producers just turn out that good product, and we will ords has opened an office here at playlist similar to sister AM sta- 262 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly ON TV tion KSO) because they had dis- soon find that the sadness of many is truly more apparent than Hills 90210, but will maintain its real. NEW YORK The George covered they had the "biggest main offices for Douglas Books, - hidden audience in the city." Over Records and Films in New York Harrison - Bangla Desh con- the air, they promised that audi- City. the wide selec- cert will be presented as a one - ence free format's Ken Schaffer will handle press tion, fewer and more suitable and artist relations as well as co- hour television spectacular early, in December. commercials, and the.free -wheeling Vanguard on Coast Expands; ordinate activities between Douglas expertise of special announcers. Records and Douglas Communica- The probable sponsor will be the tions Corp., which holds the book Faberge firm. A live album of the "We have done these things- be- Adds 4 Staffers; Disk Pace Up and film companies. concert will be released within cause you care and because you Phil Willen has been appointed three weeks, said an Apple Rec- let us know it," they -said in an- LOS ANGELES -At a time out. The upbeat activity with executive manager of Douglas Rec- ords spokesman. nouncements over both KFMG when. most record companies are singles marks a new direction for ords and will coordinate the ac- IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII and KSO. watching costs, Vanguard is on the label which has primarily tivities between Douglas Records the expansion trail here. Thecom- been an album company in the and the Columbia Custom labels, pany is about to expand its local pop and classical fields. as well as handle in -house sales office with a director, a &r chief, The local office will seek out and promotion supplimenting Co- 'Presley Story' to BBC. promotion manager and staff pro- an unlimited number of artists who lumbia's efforts at reaching the al- ducer. NEW YORK-The Watermark Hopkins from his forthcoming bi- can cut singles which will help ex- ternative market Douglas has Inc. production, "The Elvis Presley ography, "Elvis." The company has had a local ploit their albums. reached in the past. Story," has been sold to the British Playdates for the nationally syn- outlet for one year, but it merely The label's new singles are "I Both Schaffer and Willen will Broadcasting Corp., which will dicated special will be concentrated had a talent scouting function. Want to Be a Country Girl Again," spend much of their time on the broadcast it exclusively through- in October and November. The broadening of its California by Buffy Sainte -Marie; "Baby road working with Columbia's out the U.K., beginning in Jan- activities falls in line with a splurge Please Don't Leave Me Today," field farce: uary. in singles recordings, reports a &r by Wildweeds; " director Dave Wilkes. Tom Rounds, Watermark presi- Gypsy," by the Scruggs Brothers, dent, said: "This is the first time In fact, Vanguard is releasing and "Goin' Up to Boston," by New London Chappell Gets the BBC's Radio 1 network has four singles this week, the most Marc Johnson. purchased an American -produced ever in its history, Wilkes pointed Vanguard's history in achieving Sahm Catalog syndicated radio program for singles success has been spotty. broadcast." ' current chart title, "The NEW YORK -Chappell and Co. Acts Debut Night They Drove Old Dixie has concluded an agreement for The BBC will broadcast the RCA Realigns Down" is moving toward million the exclusive administration rights documentary in 12 one -hour seg- seller status. Vanguard's last mas- of the Sir Douglas Quintet /Doug ments. The deal was signed with sive single was "," Sahm catalog on a worldwide long- Watermark by Mark White, head In LP Drive 2 Divisions by the Roof Tops, cut 10 years term basis. Chappell will continue of the BBC Radio 1. Over 50 stations in the U.S. NEW YORK -Three new acts NEW YORK RCA Records ago. as administrator of Southern Love Rec- - has had Music (BMI) which contains have bought the Presley docu- have been signed to London has realigned its- record and tape In the past, Vanguard time, Lon- singles activity. Its LP Sahm's copyright prior to the form- mentary, which is produced by ords, and at the same clubs in its premium, educational limited is preparing a activity remains around the same ing of Sahm's Music. Rob Jacobs and adapted by Jerry don's MAM label and custom activities in a new major series of new releases for as in the past. There are six which organization, RCA Music Services. They the fall. Chicken Shack, titles in the current release. featured on the London RCA president,' Rocco Lagines- are by , will be tra, said, "the new alignment subsidiary Deram Records, will Joan Baez, Larry Corell, Keith October after would strengthen both activities the Johnstons, Full Talent Line -Up have an LP out in Sikes, Jode, and signing a new contract of our clubs and our premium the lutter a contemporary Irish recently department," he commented. with London. Hardin -York has a folk act. The Country Joe and in the U.K. Dave Henenberry, formerly di- are double albums. current LP released Baez packages For Ali, Geffen Label and London is scheduling the LP vision vice president, record club, Among the_ 33 persons working the U.S. becomes division vice president, NEW YORK -Complete talent Doheny and a new, as yet un- for a rush release in (Continued on page 66) line -up for the Asylum Records named group consisting of Randy Miller Anderson, lead singer for RCA Music Services, and heads is the third the new organization: William label - a joint venture between Mizner, formerly of Poco, Bernie the Keef Hartley Band Atlantic Records and David Gef- Leadon, ex- Flying Burrito Broth- artist to sign in recent days. His Walsh has been named division released soon on vice president, special products fen; manager of Joni Mitchell, ers, Glen Frey, ex -Long Branch LP will be marketing, and will direct the cus- Shelter Sued Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and Pennywhistle and Don Henley. Deram. tom, premium, educational and Laura Nyro ---has been announced. First releases, on Sept. 15 from MAM Records, another Lon- special sales areas. He was pre- Heading the list is Joni Mitchell the new label (which brings the don subsidiary, has scheduled viously head of RCA's commercial By Superman who moves to Asylum from War- Atlantic group label total up to several new releases for the fall. marketing department. LOS ANGELES -National Pe- ner- Reprise but Laura Nyro's name four) will include product from (Continued on page 12) riodical Publications, the publish- is missing. The CBS artist had Judee Sill, Jo Jo Gunne, Jackson ers of Superman comic books, previously been rumored to be Browne and David Blue. Sill's al- Era filed a $2 million suit against moving to the label. Geffen had bum will coincide with her ap- Equipment Store Depression Shelter Records in Federal Court no comment concerning Miss pearances on the David Crosby - here, seeking an injunction to Nyro. Graham Nash tour, starting Sept. Book on Record compel Shelter to stop using the red Other Asylum artists include 10. Sues Stogel NEW YORK Studs Terkel's and yellow S (in a 8 -sided polygon Jackson Browne, Judee Sill, David Asylum will be headed by Gef- LOS ANGELES - Johnny - seen on the chest of Superman's Blue, Jo Jo Gunne, Steven Fergu- fen as president and will be a Los Thompson Guitar, a Monterey oral history of the depression, pub- filed lished in book form, is being trans- costume) as part of the recording son, John David Sauther, Ned Angeles -based label. The label in- Park music equipment store, ferred to record -a two -record doc- company's visual logo. tends to release two or three albums suit in Superior Court here claim- a month for the rest of the year, ing Leonard Stogel Associates, a umentary recording by Caedmon National Periodical claimed that IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Shelter is infringing on a trade- with most of the recording taking management office here, and the Records. $7,836 in The set will be based on the mark registered as part of the Su- For More Late News place on the West Coast. rock group, Smith, owe perman character since 1938 and Asylum will have its own pro- unpaid bills for instruments and book's original tapes. The book Sept. was originally published by Pan- that Shelter's graphic of the Su- See Page 66 motion men and will also work amplifiers purchased in department. 1970. theon Books in April 1970. (Continued on page 12) IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII the Atlantic promotion Second class postage paid Billboard is published weekly by Billboard Publications, Inc., 165 W. 46th St., New York, N. Y. 10036. Subscription rate: annual rate, $35; single -copy price, $1.25. New York 10036. at New York, N. Y., and at additional mailing offices. Current and back copies of Billboard are available on microfilm from 3M/1M Press, P.O. Box 720, Times Square Station, Postmaster, please send Form 3579 to Billboard Publications, Inc.,. 2160 Patterson St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45214. Area Code 513, 381 -6450. 3 SEPTEMBER 1 1 . 1971. BILLBOARD www.americanradiohistory.com General News UA Product Meet Set for Atl Drive on Sept. 8 -10 on West Coast Studio Track LOS ANGELES -United Artists be the biggest and most important Records has scheduled a Septem- international meeting ever held Aretha Month By BOB GLASSENBERG ber- October product showing by the company. Trans Wednesday through Friday (8 -9- NEW YORK-Atlantic Records Maximus Productions audience to better understand the 10) at the Century Plaza Hotel "One thing that's going to be is mounting a major promotional, grew out of the Trans Maximus group." here. David Picker, chairman of different about this convention is advertising and in -store campaign Studio in Memphis, which grew The Dreams project is a good the board of United Artists that we're going to have a series on , declaring from a dream of one, Steve Crop- example of Cropper's philosophy Motion of seminars per, writer, producer, Pictures, will address the UA re- that give everybody September "A r e t h a Franklin arranger, mu- of development and production. "It cording sales and promotion per- a chance to complain or make sug- Month." sician and probably one of the is harder in terms of time to de- sonnel and film gestions from all angles," says UA In -store selling aids include a foremost speakers for the Memphis velop an artist in the pop field. clips of "Fiddler spokesman sound. on the Roof" will be shown to Lloyd Leipzig. "This specially designed point of sale "Not many people realize Much harder than the r &b artist," highlight presentation of UA's is not going to be like a school- poster, spotlighting nine Aretha that at any given time that Cropper explained. "It is a matter album. room where the employees just Franklin albums including the new approximately 20 percent of of getting the artist in the right listen to lectures about what we release, "Aretha's Greatest the hits on the charts are produced Aside from showcasing some 50 Hits" perspective to the audience. I do want them to do. We really want which features the singer's strong- in Memphis," said Cropper, who not believe in the one shot deal releases on the wholly owned la- to know what kind of problems was in to finish bels, UA, UA Latino, est single sellers. with an artist. If the artist has tal- Blue Note the men in the field are facing on Atlantic has also production on the new Dreams' jazz and Sunset economy, time will prepared a ent, he is worth sticking with and the selling line, so these things radio campaign covering most ma- LP for Columbia. "Memphis music developing. But remember, we can- be set aside to present albums from can be overcome." jor markets has been around for quite a long outside firms distributed national- with AM -radio spots. not just throw records on the mar- time but has never received the ket. It takes a total coordination ly by UA, such as Poppy and publicity that the music Anthem. from New from all sources at the record com- York, Detroit or Los Angeles gets." pany level to get the right record Top UA acts will perform live Certron Sues Singleton Cropper built Trans Maximus out and make it work." during the three -day sessions, Co. because he felt that Memphis "If I find an artist, I sign them which will be attended by the needed a studio that was com- company's key overseas on what I personally like or the execu- -The Charges Are Refuted parable to those in New York. direction I feel I can help them tives. UA Records president Mi- NASHVILLE-Certron Corp. of companies and /or corporations." "We have all Spectrasonics equip- go. With artists who have their chael Stewart states that this will ment including a 16 -track board an Anaheim, Calif., has filed suit in Since July 1, 1971, Singleton audience already established," Chancery Court here against the said, eight -track a couple of two tracks Cropper continued. "I try to find all suppliers have been noti- and really comfortable Shelby Singleton Corp. alleging fied by mail that the parent cor- working something better than what they $57,732 due in sworn accounts. poration would be conditions," he said. "Of course have had in the past. The chal- MJQ Cuts LP responsible for with me, quality comes first." The Singleton corporation, all debts. Proposals, he adds, were lenge with the established artist made for TMI Productions is an offshoot is following up their previous hits. through Shelby S. Singleton Jr., the amortizations of any of the studio. promptly refuted the past due obligations. "I wanted to get Production and packaging is 'Q' Cartridge charges, and away from the straight r &b pro- claimed instead that the Nashville - On the basis of the Certron suit, simple, it's picking the right tunes LOS ANGELES based Chancellor Ned ductions which I was involved in to release." -The Modern firm has issued complaints Lentz has ordered with Stax," Jazz Quartet, which has just re- against Singleton to appear in Cropper said. "I am is the Certron Corporation Court Sept. still doing Booker T. and the MG's, "Simplicity the key word here. joined Atlantic Records, has been 10 to show cause why a receiver Leave a record up to the artist, "for delivery of inferior product." Eric Mercury and a few others, recorded for a quadrasonic tape The suit by Certron contended should not be appointed to operate and nine out of 10 times it will cartridge and a regular and liquidate but I wanted to get out and do stereo al- that Singleton's corporation is not the corporation, its other things." be so intricate no one will under- bum. able divisions and subsidiaries. stand it but other . So to pay current debts as they "There Arif Mardin recorded the MJG mature, a point which Singleton are artists who are tal- the producer will channel the en- at Wally Heiders, with the also denies. ented and already have their own ergy and keep the sound as simple studio style," said Cropper. " mixing down the music for a four - Certron contended the money is as possible, while still making a RCA to Canada for example. She is a self con- channel tape master and a two - due for tape duplication unique identity for the group." services, tained artist. She has her feeling chanel stereo LP master. for plastic cartridges, and for dis- On Now for the new soul, Eric Mer- tribution of tapes. Master Buy and all of that. What she may need The LP and tape will feature Certron is rep- is direction cury, Cropper's artist at Stax. "He resented here by NEW YORK RCA Records in the studio. It is the has a unique approach to soul seven John Lewis tunes. Five are attorney W.B. - same with the groups who write be- played with the quartet. Two tunes Earthman. has purchased the master, `Bring- cause he's from Canada. He is a In denying ing On Back the Good Times," their own material. But in these have brass added. -chan- Earthman's state- by cases, studio talented singer, a better performer, ments, Singleton said the figures the Canadian group, Fast Eddy, production is usually and an excellent writer. He has a nel effects encompass creating a simple. What I feel I can add to spread -out sound for the jazzmen, quoted are in error. "In attempting produced by Jack Richardson of lot of versatility on his new LP an early Nimbus 9 Productions and such an artist, is not the sound. with the brass instruments slotted settlement," the Singleton Guess That's already there. and this type of artist can really statement said, `officials here pro- Who fame. Sometimes, a sell his own product once he is in the rear two speakers to create feeling is needed. Electrical en- a "cathedral -type effect." vided Earthman with ample evi- The disk, recorded in Toronto, established. I'll tell you something, dence from was released in Canada prior ergy." The MJQ last their distributors of to Canadian Soul is something else." recorded for Ap- poor quality merchandise manu- RCA's release in the U.S. It was Poco Group ple, ' troubled label. purchased out Three Cuts factured by Certron. ". . . of Chicago by As a cross- reference, Cropper Earthman further claims that RCA's Chicago a &r head, David mentioned Poco. "They are a Incidentally, Cropper has been Singleton's corporation has assigned Kirshenbaum. rhythm and acoustic group, where working again with Booker T. and Pub Buys Share all assets to certain preferred credi- Dreams is a horn group. The feel- the MG's. Three cuts were done at tors, and that Singleton, in the ing for these groups is slightly Heider's in Los Angeles, and the American will of Quintet Co. past 90 days, has filed in the sec- Indian different and it is up to me, as a LP be completed in Memphis retary of state's office intentions Music on producer, to help the musicians at you know where. There have NEW YORK- Publisher Freddy to dissolve two of its Tennessee LP, Tape with their feeling. They know also been some changes in Dreams. Bienstock has acquired from Hill Corporations: Shelby Singleton In- TAOS, N.M. -Indian House, their sound and what they want. Barry Rodgers is the leader and & Range Songs their total interest ternational Productions, Inc., and specialists in American Indian mu- But sometimes they get too perfect, plays trombone. Then we have in the Quintet Music publishing Singleton Sound Studios, Inc. And sic, are releasing a further album which makes them rather imper- Bob Mann, guitar; Will Lee, bass; firm. Jerry Leiber and he says Singleton also has with- in their Navajo series, "Navajo Gift sonal, non-human. And this is Don Gromlick, ; Randy and Mike Stoller, who wrote many of drawn a New York based corpo- Songs and Round Dance" and where I can help out. I think that Michael Brecker, Billy Coham, Quintet's songs, retain their joint ration known as Shelby Singleton also a 28 -song album, "Ponca Pey- this is a primary function of a drums; and Eddie Vernon on lead 50 percent interest in Quintet. Productions, Inc. ote Songs," which is the largest good producer. vocals. I might mention the studio Singleton replied team at TMI. Jim Johnson, bass; By virtue of Quintet's 60 that "recent collection of Ponca Peyote songs "There is per- recommendations by auditing a whole different style Paul Cannon, guitar; Jay Spell, cent ownership of Tiger Music, the and on record, states the label. of doing things today in business advisors have resulted in a studio. piano, and Ritchie Simpson on company also holds title to addi- The albums are also available in We can do a live recording, or do the dissolution of 32 subsidiary cassette and 8 -track tape drums. I'll also mention a new tional copyrights, including several the recording in sections, over- find of Cropper's named Sarah. made famous by the Coasters. dubbing later. The secret is how valuable She's from Texas and Cropper said Quintet also has a catalog of rock an addition to a tape can she has a good range, personality, classics including "Love Potion be and where to put those addi- and is a "funky, soul /rock good No. 9" and "Riot in Cell Block No. tions. music artist." Cropper helped to 9." "What I have learned with self writer and pick much of the ma- Leiber and Stoller also own Hud- In This Issue contained groups is how totally terial which she will sing for TMI son Bay Music with Bienstock. involved they are with their sound. CARTRIDGE TV 19 Productions. Rumor has it that I can tell when the feel is there is going to produce CLASSICAL 59 and when we must do something the next Bob Dylan tunes in Flor- to bring out that feeling. The COUNTRY 45 ida and Nashville. Of course, Dy- Army Planning group's interest in getting the sound lan denied the rumor but other CAMPUS 25 right is first with them. I add the sources didn't. Closed Circuit INTERNATIONAL energy. So there is a balance be- 53 tween my production and their * * * Continued front page 1 JUKEBOX PROGRAMMING 38 force and style. This make for a ON LOCATION: Location re- whose will project be to provide MARKET PLACE 41 good artist /producer relationship. corders cut the soundtrack for the programming for the closed -circuit "I think that my new contract upcoming flick featuring the Fania network on a five -day basis. The RADIO 26 with Columbia through TMI Pro- All Stars with Ray Barretto, John- music will be produced by the di- SOUL ductions will give me that freedom ny Pacheco, Larry Harlow and vision and sent out on tape in 36 I have been looking for because Willie Colon, among others. The weekly packages. But each local TALENT 20 of the extensive artist roster they recording was done at the Cheetah, closed- circuit station will be pro- TAPE CARTRIDGE 14 have." New York. Location Recorders vided time for features and infor- The Dreams' LP is a good ex- also will be on hand at the Ken- mation of interest to the soldiers FEATU RES Hot Country Singles 46 ample. "There is a new direction nedy Center, Washington, D.C., to on that particular post. cut Chicago.... John Denver re- Stock Market Quotations 10 Hot 100 60 in the group now," said Cropper. SFC Bill White is seeking to "The horn sound is still cently recorded at his date at the Vox Jox New LP /Tape Releases there but build a music library for the proj- 36 35 there are now funkier, more com- Guthrie Theatre, Minneapolis, with ect and companies may address Tape Cartridge Charts 18 mercial rhythms behind it. I have Tom Jung and his crew, who were records to him at: Headquarters, CHARTS Top 40 59 also filled in with lines in the commissioned to do the job for Al Gorgony is U.S. Army Command Information Best -Selling Soul Albums 37 Top melodies and managed to keep jazz RCA.... producing LP's 62 live of Barry Mann and Unit, Bldg. 160, Navy Yard, Wash- Best -Selling Soul Singles up front at the same time. The ington, D.C. 20315. For years, the 36 Ron Johnson with Carole King at Action Records RECORD REVIEWS main direction which I was able to unit has been involved in provid- 35 provide as their producer," he the Greek Theatre, Los Angeles. ing Army public service programs Hits of the World 57 Album Reviews 21, 23, 35 added, "was in the funky rhythm. They will mix at A &M studios for to commercial radio stations in Hot Country Albums 48 Singles Reviews 55 This LP will be something differ- the New Design label on Columbia. the states free. ent for them and will help the (Continued on page 8) 4 SEPTE MBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD

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EXECUTIVE EDITOR: Paul Ackerman (N.Y.) compendium of Jobete 10 head up record operations for The Richmond Organization DEPARTMENT EDITORS have reached the Top of the record charts in the first 11 years (TRO) and also to represent international matter for David Platz, MUSIC EDITOR: Paul Ackerman (L.A.) : Robert Sobel (N.Y.) of the Belwin -Mills history. head of the Essex Music Group in the U.K. He is a former vice ASSOCIATE MUSIC EDITOR: Mike Gross (N.Y.) COUNTRY MUSIC: Bill Williams (Nash.) The book, which will go on RADIO TV: R. GOSPEL MUSIC: Williams (Nash.) president and marketing director for Atlantic. 8 Claude Hall (L.A.) Bill sale this fall, contains about 125 TAPE CARTRIDGE: Bruce Weber (L.A.) : Ed Ochs (N.Y.) songs and will feature photographs JUKEBOX PROGRAMMING Earl Paige (Chi.) TALENT: Mike Gross (N.Y.) of Motown artists along with a CARTRIDGE TV: Eliot Tiegel (L.A.) CAMPUS: Bob Glassenberg (N.Y.) complete discography. The book INTERNATIONAL NEWS EDITOR: Ian Dove (N.Y.) will be available in both hard and SPECIAL ISSUES EDITOR: Eliot Tiegel (L.A.) soft -cover editions, and will be dis- ASSISTANT SPECIAL ISSUES EDITOR: Ian Dove (N.Y.) tributed exclusively by Grosset ASSISTANT RADIO -TV EDITOR: Bob Glassenberg (N.Y.) and Dunlap. COPY EDITOR: Robert Sobel (N.Y.) Meanwhile, the Belwin -Mills or- CHARTS and REVIEWS: Director, Don Ovens (N.Y.); Manager, Ira Trachter (N.Y.) ganization will move to larger facil- EDITORIAL NEWS BUREAUS ities on Long Island sometime in GORDON WIEDENMANN SACHS WILLEN CHICAGO, III. 60606, 150 N. Wacker Dr. Area Code 312, CE 6 -9818 November. The building which Bureau Chief, Earl Paige stands on 200,000 square feet of W. H. (Bill) Dearborn appointed director, record operations, LOS ANGELES, Calif. 90069, 9000 Sunset Blvd. Area Code 213, 273-1555 space is designed to meet the ex- Bureau Chief, Eliot Tiegel pansion needs of the company. RCA Records, having charge of RCA's recording, warehousing NASHVILLE, Tenn. 37203, 1719 West End Ave. Area Code 615, 329-3925 The firm's offices here will be and manufacturing facilities in the U.S. He was formerly man- Bureau Chief, Bill Williams despite . ager WASHINGTON, D.C. 20005, 733 15th St., N.W. Woodward Bldg., Rm. 533. maintained of RCA's record and tape plants in Indianapolis.... Bev- Area Code 202, 393 -2580. Bureau Chief, Mildred Hall erly Weinstein named vice president, production and creative LONDON: 7 Carnaby St., London W.1. Phone: 437 -8090 services, Bell Records. She is production Cable: Billboard London, Bureau Chief, Mike Hennessey Playboy to Use manager and art direc- MILAN: Piazzale Loreto 9, Milan, Italy. Tel: 28.29.158., Bureau Chief, Germano Ruscitto. tor for the label. . . . Lou Sicurezza named Midwest regional Cable: Billboard Milan. Indie Distribs promotion manager, based in Cleveland for Atlantic Records. TOKYO: Shin -Nichibo Building 2 -1, 1 -Chome Sarugaku -Cho, Chiyoda -Ku. Tel: 294- 76 -22. He was formerly Bureau Chief, Malcolm Davis. LOS ANGELES - Playboy's with the MCA branch in the city. thrust into the record business will Phil Willen appointed executive manager, Douglas Records FOREIGN CORRESPONDENTS include ARGENTINA: Ruben Machado, Lavalle 1783, Buenos Aires. its own label to be dis- (see separate story). tributed through independent dis- AUSTRALIA: David Elfick, 7 Myrtle St., Crows Nest, Sydney. Tel: 929-0499. Joseph Auslander, formerly vice president and general man- AUSTRIA: Manfred Schreiber, 1180 Wien XVIII, Kreuzgasse 27. Tel: 43.30.974. tributors. Ron Goldstein, director of special projects at Warner Bros. ager, elected president and treasurer, Edward B. Marks Corp. BRAZIL: Henry T. Johnston, Av. Rio Branco 25, Rio de Janeiro. Tel: 233-4977. Former president CANADA: Ritchie Yorke, 15 Austin Crescent, Toronto 4, Ontario. records here, joins the new record Herbert E. Marks continues as director with CZECHOSLOVAKIA: Dr. Lubomir Doruzka, 14, Zeleny pruh, Prague 4 Branik. Tel: 22.09.57. division of the monthly magazine Auslander assuming the position of chief executive officer. Sept. 13 as marketing and sales EIRE: Ken Stewart, Flat 5, 141, Rathgar Road, Dublin 6, Eire. Tel: 97.14.72. Stephen S. Marks named vice president and Lucille Wert, secre- FINLAND: Kari Helopaltio, Perttula, Finland. Tel: 27.18.36. prs,motion administrator. Playboy intends to release prod- tary of the company. FRANCE: Michael Way, 41, rue des Favorites, Paris 15. Tel: 532.81.23. Jerry Fine GREECE: Lefty Kongalides, Hellinikos Vorras, Thessaloniki. Tel: 48.000 and 43.329. uct by the first of 1972. No artists named national promotion manager, Sunflower HOLLAND: Bas Hageman, Hymnestraat 9, Apeldoorn, Holland. Tel: 62735. have as yet been signed. The firm Records. He was formerly in charge of national sales and pro- is also seeking a HUNGARY: Paul Gyongy, Derek Utca 6, Budapest, Hungary. Tel: 35-88.90. national promo- motion for Amaret Records and was with Take 6 Enterprises, ISRAEL: Avner Rosenblum, 8 Gezzer St., Tel Aviv, Israel. Tel: 23.92.97. tion director. The new label also intends to expand eventually into also operating his own promotion company, Disc Promotion Inc. JAPAN: Malcolm Davis, Shin -Nichibo Building, 2-1, 1 -Chome Sarugaku -Cho, Chiyoda -Ku. Ray Lawrence Limited MEXICO: Enrique Ortiz, Nueleo Radio Mil, Insurguntes Sur 1870, Mexico 20, D.F. a record and tape club, music pub- named national marketing consult- NEW ZEALAND: J. P. Monaghan, c/o Box 79, Wellington. lishing and production, as revealed ant, Ovation Records. Lawrence is based in Los Angeles. . . PHILIPPINES: Oskar Salazar, 1032 Matimyas St., Sampaloc, Manila. in Billboard recently. Ronnie Finkelstein joins the public relations department of Poly - POLAND: Roman Waschko, Warszawa 45, Magiera 9 m 37, Poland. Tel: 34.36.04. dor as publicist and copywriter. He was formerly editor of Circus PUERTO RICO: Antonio Contreras, 26 Gertrudis St., Santurce. magazine. . . . Marshall Leib SCANDINAVIA (Denmark and Norway): Espen Eriksen, Bestumveien 21d, Oslo, Norway. Tel: Buddah Push on appointed administrative director 55.71.30. of production, Hana -Ho Records, Los Angeles. ...Ted Shapiro SPAIN: Maria Dolores Aracil, Andres Mellado, 22. Madrid. Tel: 449.14.68. Fall Releases named vice president of finance and business affairs, Lester SWEDEN: Kjell Genberg, P.O. Box 84, 137 01 Vasterhaninge, Stockholm. Tel: 075022465. NEW YORK -Buddah Records Bellin Associates, design packaging group. He was formerly SWITZERLAND: Bernie Sigg, Rebbergstrasse 74, 8102 Oberengstringen. Tel: 051 98 75 72. will launch an extensive promo- REPUBLIC OF S. AFRICA: 51 NMC vice president and assistant to the president, ABC. . . Peter Feldman, van Riebeeck Ave., Alberfon, Transvaal. tion and publicity campaign to URUGUAY: Carlos A. Martins, CX8 Radio Sarandi, Montevideo. Carl Cotner named head of Gene Autry's preview their first fall releases Republic Records and U.S.S.R.: V. D. Yurchenkov, 14 Rubinstein St., Leningrad. D -25. Tel: 15- 33 -41. under the music publishing, replacing Charlie Adams. Cotner is Autry's WEST GERMANY: heading of "Stage One." Munich: Ursula Schuegraf, Prinzregentenstrasse 54, Munich 22. Tel: 29.54.32. There will be nine LP's released music director and arranger, and producer of the "Melody Hamburg: Walter Mallin, 334 Wolfenbuttel, Hermann-Lons-Weg 6. Tel: (05531) 3267. in the first stage for their fall Ranch" television show. YUGOSLAVIA: Borjan Kostic, Balkanka 30, Belgrade. Tel: 64.56.92. line. They include LP's by the Isley Brothers; Buzzy Linhart; SALES Dust; Gorgoni, Martin and Taylor; Bobbi Martin; Johnny Maestro; DIRECTOR OF SALES: Peter Heine (L.A.) the Edwin Hawkins Singers; the ASSISTANT TO SALES DIRECTOR: Marty Feely (L.A.) soundtrack to the motion picture EASTERN SALES MANAGER: Ronald E. Willman (N.Y.) "Man and Boy," and the debut PRODUCTION MANAGER: Jahn F. Halloran (L.A.) LP of Exuma, the Obeah Man, on CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING MANAGER: Murray Dorf (N.Y.) Kama Sutra. CIRCULATION MANAGER: Jerry Hobbs (N.Y.) Neil Bogart, co- president of DEARBORN REGIONAL OFFICES Buddah said "By the end of our WEINSTEIN FINE LEI B NEW YORK, N.Y. 10036, 165 W. 46th St. Area Code 212, PL 7 -2800 second stage of fall releases in Ron Carpenter, Business Manager December, Buddah /Kama Sutra Sheryl Feuerstein joins the professional Edwin H. CHICAGO, III. 60606, 150 N. Wacker Dr. Area Code 312, CE 6-9818 will have presented the strongest staff of Steve Lappin and most diversified album prod- Morris Inc., handling writer acquisitions and promotion. She was NASHVILLE, Tenn. 37203, 1719 West End Ave. Area Code 615, 329 -3925 uct in its John McCartney history." formerly with April /Blackwood. . . . Sam Attenberg, national LOS ANGELES, Calif. 90069, 9000 Sunset Blvd. Area Code 213, 273 -1555 sales manager of U.S. Record Co., North East Company, resigned Bill Moran, National Talent Sales Manager to become president of Rented Sales, a division of Marison As- LONDON: 7 Camaby St., London W.1., Phone: 437.8090 Andre de Vekey, Regional Publishing Director sociates.... George Marino named vice president of the Master Cutting Room, New INTERNATIONAL SALES York. United Kingdom: Andre de Vekey, Billboard Publications, 7 Carnaby St., London W.I. Gold Arthur H. Hausman has been appointed chief operating offi- Phone: 437 -8090, Cable Billboard, London cer of Ampex. He will Italy: Germano Ruscitto, Billboard Gruppo sri., Pizzale Loreto 9, Milan. Tel: 28.29.158 continue as executive vice president... . Spain: Rafael Revert, S.E.R. Ave. Jose Antonio 32, 2nd floor, Madrid 13. Tel: 23.28.000 Bob Moering leaves Columbia in Los Angeles to join the Warner Benelux, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Poland, Scandinavia, West Germany: Awards Bros.- Reprise promotion staff.... Jerry Kellert named vice pres- Johan Hoogenhout, Smirnoffstratt 40, s- Hertogenbosch, Holland. Tel: 47688 ident, general manager of Scheleryl Enterprises, working for France: Olivier Zameczkowski, 14 Rue Singer, Paris 16 The Jefferson Airplane has re- Neighborhood Records in new . Japan: Hiroshi Tsutsui, Shin -Nichibo Building 2 -1, 1 -Chome Saragaku -Cho, Chiyoda -Ku. Tel: ceived gold artist development. Bill 294 -76 -22 certification from the RIAA for its latest LP "Bark," one (Bunky) Sheppard, veteran soul music record promotion /produc- Mexico: Enrique Ortiz, Nueleo Radio Mil, Insurguntes Sur 1870, Mexico, 20, D.F. tion executive, Puerto Rico: week after its release on their new has left Lamarr Productions, in which he was Antonio Contreras, 26 Gertrudis St., Santurce, Puerto Rico. Grunt Records Venezuela: Christian Roux, Radio Exitos 1090, Calle El Retiro, Qta. Vilma, El Rosal, label. The label is partnered with Walter Gardner, Chicago one -stop owner. He is Caracas, Venezuela distributed by RCA. living in Los * * * Angeles.... The Magnificent Montague, longtime soul music disk jockey, is now Microfilm rolls of Billboard (6 months per roll) can be purchased through 3M IM /Press, 521 's "You've Got a handling national promotion for W. 43rd St., New York, N.Y. 10036. William Hutcheson, Area Code 212, 524 -6374 Friend" single has received gold Kent Records, the Bihari Brothers' r &b label. Subscription rates payable in advance. One year, $35 in U. S. A. (except Alaska, Hawaii and certification. This marks the first Peter Young named distributor relations manager, Ampex Puerto Rico) and Canada, or $75 by airmail. Rates in other foreign countries on request. gold single for the Warner Bros. Subcribers when requesting change of address Should give old as well as new address. Stereo Tapes (AST), based in New York. He is Western Records artist, who has two gold regional Published weekly. Second -class postage paid at New York, N.Y., and at additional mailing sales manager of U.S. offices. Copyright 1971 by Billboard Publications, Inc. The company also publishes LP's to his credit. Record Co., Northeast company, resigned Amusement Business, Discografia Internazionale, Gift & Tableware Reporter, Merchandising * * * tional sales manager, ARP Instruments, a division of Tonus Inc. Week, , Record & Tape Retailer, Vend, World Radio Television Handbook, Ameri- 41- "Sweet and Innocent," by Art Brambila appointed customer relations coordinator for can Artist, High Fidelity, Modern Photography, erg Donny Osmond, MGM Records, A the West Coast for Ivy Hill Lithograph Corp. He was formerly Photo Weekly. Postmaster, please send Form PA has been certified for a gold single 3579 to Billboard Publications, Inc., 2160 with Capitol Records as a marketing executive. Patterson St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45214. Area o for their "Signs," distributed by Code 513, 381.6450. Vol. 83 No. 37 MGM. (Continued on page 66) 6 SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD

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The Falls Church, Bros., Minneapolis, and John Va., store Cohen, Disc Records, Cleveland, Cohen reported new store open- is a strong tape outlet, ings swelled his and it shows a 10 pointed out that a part of their singles business to percent rise over in- 80 percent above 1970. crease stems from opening addi- April. He said his metropolitan stores were on 30% Up tional full -line stores. Cohen said CRAZY HAIR, leader of Crazy Hair and His Piano Roll Gang, poses in The that he was par for the period, singlewise, but front of display in Sam Goody's Schwartz Bros. Willow extremely gratified by that hinterland 49th St. Record Store in New York Brook (N.J.) the sales pace of areas were "way featuring the De & El album of "No, No, Nanette." Mall Store, a 12,000- three large music ahead." He noted square -foot outlet, is showing stores he opened in shopping cen- a 10 to 12 per- a cent hike in albums, pointing out 30 percent increase over a year ter malls. He intends opening four ago. The Manassas, more in the near . that adult easy listing music Va., store, seemed to accent the increase. strong on country product, is rack- But even without the extra sale Tape is up 10 to 15 percent, he Stones Hit ABKCO ing up a 60 percent climb over last that stems from these new stores, year at this time. said, because "we've put tape However, Schwartz Heilicher stated that his LP sales where the is quick to point customer can get at it out that this store were up 8.3 percent for the three - easily. We've created opened in June of 1970, hence long, nar- the month period, while tapes showed row aisles with tape on both sides, With $5.5 Mil Suit dramatic increase in August, 1970, a 16.9 percent gain. Singles fell really in comparison to August a store -within -a- store. I NEW YORK - The Rolling damages in the sum of at least $2 of this behind 9.5 percent. Heilicher, a year. have a clerk in that area continu- Stones have filed a $5.5 million million. pioneer in selling song folios and ally," he added. suit against The Iverson Mall store, located sheet ABKCO Industries and The suit further alleges that music through rack fixtures Allen Klein and ABKCO at Hillcrest Heights, Md., is black - in his Herb Sandel, president, Rapid Klein Klein attempted to deceive Jagger outlets, said the Music Book Corp., alledging that Klein either oriented and is delivering 30 per- Division shot ahead 5.2 percent. Merchandising, which services out- and Richards through Gideon lets in 35 states and Alaska and through ABKCO Industries or cer- Music in much the same way as the tain companies which Buy direct and save from the 's Hawaii from Santa Ana, Calif., Klein had es- aforementioned acts executed would not divulge percentages, but tablished to handle the music pub- through Nanker Phelge. They ask largest supplier... did see his business up. "Singles lishing rights or other rights relat- for damages of $1,500,000. are up this summer, even over the ing to , had made The Stones further state through graduation period. We're doing false or fraudulent representations their lawyers that it is the duty of more album business because of with intent to deceive and defraud Klein to assign and transfer all of MARTIN AUDIO some strong artists -Carole King, the Rolling Stones or individual the money and property in Klein's members of the group. New York's Leading Authorized and "Superstar" keep and the rest of the defendant's Distributor of right on selling. We're watching In rebuttal, Klein said: "The possession properly belonging to Professional Studio Equipment & Hi -Fi Stereo Components! our ticket -capture even more close- attorneys for the other defendants, the Rolling Stones and the indi- ly, trying to provide the stores with including ABKCO Industries, Inc., vidual members of the group. The selling merchandise more quickly," have not yet had reasonable time Stones further ask for punitive and Featuring: JBL L100 CENTURY SUPERSHELF he said. to study the complaint, which was exemplary damages above the Identical in performance to Lou Lavinthal, president, served Sept. 1. ABKCO, however, aforementioned sums in the sum of professional ABC in connection $7,500,000 monitor speakers Record & Tape Sales, Seattle, with its nine -month for other damages in- but styled for said earnings curred both the home that a slightly accelerated and far report issued Aug. 17, as individuals and as environment with a unique more supervised advertising 1971, denied any impropriety in a group. sculptured grille developed and their dealings rnr>11mirrrrrrM promotion program caused the na- with the Rolling ,«nrrrrrrrrrr by JBL. This acoustic tional Stones and further declared that material permits freedom distributors' chain increase. a "We've learned a great they believed the Rolling Stones' itirrfrrnrrrrt1t to exploit texture, color and deal about lawsuits rrrrr the to be without merit. . trrrrrrrErUlf In" shape not previously most efficient program. We've tr learned when to use print and "I believe, personally, that the moving? rrrrrrrrrsrrrrü available in the industry and allegations rrrr,rrrrrrrrrltIFS is more acoustically when to use radio. This knowl- are at best ludicrous, "transparent" than cloth. edge enabled us to show a 5 per- and at worst, malicious. The trans- Please let us know r[[tÉ Come in for demonstration cent increase in LP's; 4.75 percent actions apparently now complained t iff[t ir r6" r- frr 5 weeks in advance today...you'll be amazed at increase in singles and 7 in of by the Stones date back to before 1965 and 1966, and such .m this new look in sound! tape." transac- changing your tion, including ownership of Amer- address. ALL MAJOR BRANDS: Sales /Service /Leasing ican Nanker Phelge Music, Ltd., To MARTIN AUDIO CORP., 320 West 46th St., N.Y. 10036 (212) 265 -6470 the Stones' record production com- expedite service, pany, and Gideon Music, Inc., place magazine address (established to take care of music Studio publishing for songs written by label here and print Keith Richards and Mick A BILLBOARD PUBLICATION Jagger), were fully disclosed to them at your new address below. The International Track the relevant times and also to Music -Record Tape their independent advisors, whom Newsweekljr the Stones have frequently Billboard Continued from page 4 changed. Moreover, in the proxy statement issued in connection with Quadrasonic sound, Nashville, is the acquisition in 1968 of Allen hosting Steve Goodman for Bud- Klein and Co., Inc., by Cameo SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE dah Records, remixing his new LP Parkway Records, Inc., now with Norbert Putnam producing ABKCO, the ownership of these and Gene Eichelberger and Lee companies and various contractual Hazen engineering.... Tracy Nel- relationships between these com- Place your son with Mother Earth for Warner panies and the Stones were fully SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE Bros. with Travis Rivers producing and publicly disclosed as well as old and Eichelberger engineering. . examined by the Securities and Joan Baez in producing Jeff Shurt- Exchange Commission. SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE leff for A &M. "Apparently the New York and mailing label English lawsuits are an attempt to Billboard 2160 Patterson Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45214 At WRS Recording Studios. reqrite both history and their here. Please fill me in on your exclusive Talent coverage and authoritative coverage of agreements in order to bludgeon all phases of the international music industry first thing every Monday. Pittsburgh, the second Nathan Davis LP is being completed for ABKCO into accelerating the bal- 1 year $35 3 years $75 new renewal ance of the guarantee payments Segue Records. . Stephen Pro- payment enclosed ductions is recording Tangerine. due them over the next 17 years. These longterm guarantees pres- bill me later Frank Cunumundo in for ently are in excess of $3 million Mondo Records. . Segue also above subscription rates for Continental U.S. & Canada in with the Silhouettes. subject to various offset for loans Please check nature of business and advances made to them." SHORT TAKES: Richard Perry The Stones allege, in their law- 1. Record /Phonograph Retailer (32) 7. Entertainer (48) finished production on the new suit, that at the time the repre- 2. Radio -TV Broadcaster (30) 8. , Song Writer (20), Nilsson LP at RCA Studios, Los sentation were made to them by Angeles, Klein, 3. Operator /Dist. of Juke Bxs./ g. Newspaper, Magazine (39) and Perry will begin cut- they were known to be false, Coin. Mach. (81) ting Bones soon. They're signed to and Klein concealed the true facts name 10. Mfg. of Records or Phonographs Perry's own company. . from them. 4. One- Stops, Rack Jobber (34) Ron They claim that Klein (33) Jacobs of Increase Records is com- was attempting to induce them to 5. Buyer of Musical Talent (45) 11. Mfg. /Prts. Supplier of Juke Bxs./ pleting Cyrus Faryar's new LP for authorize him to operate Nanker address 6. Booking Office or Artist Mgmt. (46) Coin Mach. (82) Elektra at the Elektra Studios, Los Phelge New York, as its nominal Angeles. . Bobby Womack is owner; authorize him to negotiate Name producing Rosie Greer for UA and execute agreements relating to city Records. The rhythm tracks are Nanker Phelge, and further cause Company Address being done at Muscle Shoals and the Stones to otherwise entrust the rest of it will be done at Muscle Klein with the responsibilities gen- state zip 4344 City State & Zip Shoals, Alabama, and Los Angeles. erally exercised by a business ad- #5300 . Jeff Barry scored the theme visor, tax consultant, accountant Mail to: Billboard, Subscriber Type of Business Title and sang it for the new flick and manager insofar as they re- Service, 2160 Patterson Street, starring Troy Donahue, "Sweet lated to Nanker Phelge. The Stones Cincinnati, Ohio 45214 Saviour." claim to have suffered monetary 8 SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD

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Vending 101/2 67/8 10 91/e 87/a 8/8 Unch. a ABC 48 25 826 45 $32.75 share, according to the will be available for general cor- 421/2 43 + 7/e NEW YORK Ampex 253/e 137/8 1535 161/2 151/2 underwriters. porate purposes, including the - An extensive 161/2 + 1/2 promotion campaign has been set Automatic Radio 141/4 61/4 47 77/8 71/2 73/8 Unch. Of t h e 1,120,000 common opening of about 15 retail stores ARA by Bell Records to stimulate sales 1471/2 117 108 1437/8 1383/4 1391/4 - 33/4 shares, 225,000 shares were offered during 1972. Each store will re- Avco Corp. for Bell's 18 121/8 1116 165/8 155/8 161/2 + 1/2 by Pickwick to reduce bank bor- eight albums scheduled Avnet quire an investment of about for fall release. 15% 81/4 362 131/4 12% 123/4 Unch. in Bell & Howell 53 rowings connection with the $100,000, according to a company 321/e 272 49 471/8 473/4 - 3/e Personal visits by Bell execu- Capitol Ind. acquisition of Northeast Records prospectus. 217/8 87/e 140 107/8 97/e 97/8 - 3/8 tives to distributors across the Certron 83/e 3 165 The remaining 895,000 (of the 4 3% 378 + 1/4 country have been planned. Gor- CBS 497/8 301/8 860 454h 43 431/2 1,120,000) shares, including 396,- - 2% don Bossin, vice president of al- Columbia Pictures 17% 9% 415 10 91/2 93/4 Unch. 946 shares owned by Capitol In- bum sales, Craig Corp. 9 31/2 86 5 41/2 41/2 MGM Oscar Fields, also a - 1/8 Owns Creative Management 173/4 dustries (Capitol Records 75/8 and Au- vice president, and John Rosica, 61 10% 93/4 93/4. - 3/4 Disney, Walt 1287/e dio Devices), were sold by 71 general manager 77 375 1181/2 1131/4 1151/4 3/4 of West Coast EMI - stockholders, including Seymour 5143 3 208 3% 31/4 31/8 1/e operations, will take to the field to General Electric - All of Big 3 Leslie (75,000 shares), chairman; 631/4 527/8 1959 631/4 613/8 631/e + 11/8 promote the new fall line -up which Gulf + Western LOS Daniel Gittelman (143,314 shares), 31 19 676 287/e 271/2 275/8 - 11/4 ANGELES MGM has includes product from the Fifth Hammond Corp. 137/e 8% 187 101/4 - vice 91/4 91/2 - 142 acquired total ownership of Rob- president; Amos Heilicher Dimension (two separate Handleman 47 LP's) 35 106 397/8 38 383/4 - 3/4 bins, Feist & Miller Music. The (75,000 shares), president, and Dawn, Davy Harvey Group 87/a 33/4 17 Jones, the Stampeders, 53/4 5% 5% - 1/4 Daniel Heilicher (75,000 shares), ITT film studio last week purchased the First Family, the Partridge 67% 49 2616 597/3 581/a 595/8 + 11/4 senior vice president. Interstate United 131/2 75/3 20th _ Century -Fox's 32.3 percent Family, and a David Frost and 260 10% 97/8 101/8 Unch. Instruments Sys. Corp. 123/8 stock interest for $4.5 million. (The move by Capitol Industries LP. 6 349 8 71/4 71/2 - 3/e Kinney Services 39% 281/4 to sell its interest in Pickwick In addition, 619 341/2 331/2 341/2 + 1/2 The MGM purchase completes can a new single from Macke 145/8 8% 73 113/4 11 111/8 - 543 a consolidation program launched be considered by Capitol as a way Dawn, "What Are You Doing Mattel, Inc. 521/4 261/4 650 281/2 27% 281/8 - 3/e 16 months when it of easing some of its financial Sunday," which has gone to the MCA 30 ago bought 21% 70 251/4 233/4 25 + 1 5.62 percent stock interest in the burdens, since the proceeds can number three chart position on MGM 267/e 151/2 76 203/4 191/4 201/2 Unch. be considered as the U.K., is Metromedia 307/8 17% 102 Big 3 which was held by the extraordinary being rush released in 28% 271/3 27% - 5/3 3M (Minn.Mining estate of J.J. Bregman. item.) the U.S. &Mfg.) 1237/4 951/e 624 1213/4 1183/4 1191/2 21/e Motorola - (Capitol has held an option for 893/4 511/2 550 89 841/2 85% - 13/4 The Big 3 has long been one No. Amer. 317/8 some time to acquire Pickwick 217/8 255 231/2 221/4 227/e - 1/e of the music industry's leading Pickwick International 373/4 32 1296 34 stock 321/2 333/4 + 1 for $3.456 a share which it RCA mainline ASCAP firms. 403/4 - 26 1285 351/2 333/e 337/8 17/8 exercised earlier this year at a Infringement Servmat - 391/4 251/2 472 371/4 35% 36 - 11/4 cost of about $915,000 for stock Superscope 325/8 141/4 241 181/8 167/e 181/8 + 3/4 worth more than $10.5 Tandy Corp. million at 381/4 301/2 271 341/2 331/8 331/8 - 1% Midwest the time.) Telex 22% 12% Split Suits Filed 652 151/4 133/4 14 - 1/8 Tenna Corp. The option was granted to Cap- 111/2 5% 98 6344 6 6 - 3á NEW YORK -Two restaurants Transamerica By MCA Sales itol in July, 1966, in connection 20 151/4 3130 20 187/e 191/2 - V8 and a private club are being sued Transcontinental 11 with Pickwick's acquisition of the 53/4 748 6344 53/4 61/4 Unch. UNIVERSAL for infringement of Triangle 223/4 CITY, Calif. - right to a substantial portion of copyright by 14% 48 18+W 171/4 17% - 4y members 20th Century-Fox 157/e The midwest has been split into Capitol's of the American Society 8% 576 1096 9413 10 -l- 1/e non -current recordings Vendo 171/2 113/4 two sales districts by MCA Rec- of Composers, Artists and Publish- 93 12% 117/B 12% + 1/4 for economy -priced releases, ac- Viewlex 103/4 ords, national sales director Rick ers (ASCAP) in three separate 61/8 182 71/4 61/2 67/a - 3rá cording to a prospectus prepared Wurlitzer 171/2 161/8 Frio announced here at a district suits filed over the past week. 31 141/2 14 141/2 + 1/4 by Pickwick. The Pickwick Zenith 547/8 sales managers meeting. -Capi- Here, 36% 427 53 501/4 50% - 1% Main pur- tol contract runs until July, 1976. Chappel & Co., Ja -Ma pose of the meeting was to intro- Music, Blue Seas Music, Inc. and duce managers to a sales and pro- Jac Music Co., Inc., have filed As of Closing, Thursday, Sept. 2, 1971 Week's Week's motion breakdown on the suit OVER Week's Week's Week's label's against Al Mounia Restaurant THE COUNTER* High Low OVER THE COUNTER* fall product, including a new pro- New Frontiers of 241 Madison Ave., alleging Close High Low Close motion campaign around the orig- that their copyrighted songs were inal cast album of "Jesus Christ, For Joy performed at that establishment ABKCO Ind. 53/4 5 53/4 Josephson, Marvin 8 73/4 73/4 Wagon Amer. Prog. Bureau 3 Superstar" which will be released without authorization. 31/4 31/4 Mills Music 131/2 131/2 131/2 LOS ANGELES_ Bally Mfg. Corp. 283/4 281/4 28 in October. The Capitol Rec- NMC 93/4 83/4 93/4 earlier version of Also here, Larry Shane Music, Data Packaging 81/2 8% 8% ords' Joy Wagon, the label's con- Perception 41/2 "Superstar" has been a historic Inc., GRT Ventures 4 41/4 cert tour promotion featuring Doors Music Co., Leonard Corp. 3 23/4 3 profitmaker for the firm. Joy Gates Learjet Recoton 41/2 4% 41/2 of Cooking, Joyous Noise and Leo Bernstein and Stephen Sondeheim 71/4 6 6 Dave Wulfsohn, former assistant have filed suit against the Lodge Goody, Sam 8 7% 8 Schwartz Bros. 63/4 61/2 61/2 Kottke has set 14 dates so far. Integrity Entertain. Teletronics Int. 53/8 4% 5% midwest district sales manager, will Bookings include Santa Monica of Central Islip, L.I. The suit 51/2 51/8 51/2 be the new district sales manager charges copyright infringement in Kirshner Entertain. 67/8 53/a 67/e United Record & Tape 41/2 4% 4% Civic Auditorium, Sept. 16; Car- Koss Electronics 53/4 51/2 53/4 All Tapes 31/e 3 31/2 for the upper -midwest area for negie Hall, Sept. 25, and Washing- the use of two songs. The third MCA Records, including Chicago, suit has been filed against the "Over- the-counter prices shown are "bid" (as opposed to "asked "). Neither the bid nor the ton, D.C.ts Constitution Hall, Oct. asked prices of unlisted securities represent actual transactions. Rather, they are a guide to Milwaukee, Minneapolis, St. Louis, 3. Downtown Cafe -Club of Chatta- the range within which these securities could have been sold or bought at the time of compilation. Kansas City, and Des Moines. Bill The tour kicks off Wednesday nooga, Tenn., by Blue Seas Music, Glaseman will cover all other areas Jac Music. ATM Music, Fourth The above contributed to Billboard by Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. Members (8) with a free concert on the Bos- of the New York Stock Exchange and all principal stock exchanges. in the region as MCA's midwest ton Common. Other dates on the Floor Music and Cherry Lane district sales manager. Capitol- sponsored tour are Notre Music. Dame University, Friday (10); The three suits are seeking to Phoenix TraveLodge, Sunday (12); have the courts restrain the de- Betty Sperber & Touring Co Handleman Pays Seattle's Moore Theater, Sept. 17; fendants from publicly performing New Dividend Whitman College, Walla Walla, the songs i future, and to award Sept. 18; Gonzaga University, statutory damages, together with Strike Back at Stigwood DETROIT -New regular quar- Spokane, Sept. 22; Kiel Auditori- court costs and attorney's fees. terly dividends of the Handleman um, St. Louis, Sept. 24; Drew NEW YORK - Betty Sperber civil rights by the Sitgwood Co. is 17 cents a share of common University, N.J., Oct. 2; Albany and the Original American Tour- group's attempt to "systematically stock, payable on Oct. 14, 1971 to State College, Oct. 22; University Wallichs Sales ing Co. have filed counterclaims destroy her ability to make a liv- stockholders of record at the of Virginia, Charlotteville, Oct. 24, against the Robert Stigwood Or- ing," said Fitzpatrick. close of business on Sept. 17, and Case -Western Institute, Cleve- ganization, Leeds Music and Leeds Earlier the U.S. District Court of 1971. land, Oct. 29. Dip to $7.9 Mil Music Corp. for $40 million in the Southern District of New York LOS ANGELES -Wallichs Mu- damages. had denied the Stigwood group's sic & Entertainment Co. (OTC) Sperber's attorney Robert Fitz- request for an injunction against reported a year's net loss of $179,- patrick claims that concerning the the performance by the Original 910, or 15 cents a share, up from right to perform selections from American Touring Co of selections $394,796, or 33 cents a share, a the rock opera "Jesus Christ Super- from "Superstar." year ago. star" the Stigwood Organization Sales decreased to $7,900,000 and its attorneys "wrongfully, cor- from $8,300,000, through . ruptly and deliberately interfered Peimer Establishes The loss figures excluded a tax in the business relationships of Mrs. credit equal to 1 cent a share in Sperber and the Original American New Publishing Firm "THE GREAT ONES" 1971 compared to a credit of 16 Touring Co. through the filing and NEW YORK - Jules Peimer, cents a share in 1970. serving of vexatious court actions representative, has Wallichs traded at 11/4 bid and and the threat of such actions formed a new publishing firm, I5/a asked Wednesday (1). around the country." Julian Music Co. Plans include The Sperber complaint claims publishing songs of writers he now exemplary damages of $10 million represents. He also seeks new ARE COMING! Certron Loss for the violation of Mrs. Sperber's material. For 3d Qtr. Pub LOS ANGELES - Certron re- Col Club, WB Deal ported a third quarter operating NEW YORK - Columbia Rec- membership should increase our loss of $289,000, or 10 cents a ord Club will offer members 11 folio sales by an approximate half .. IN RECORD MIRROR share, on sales of $3,613,000 for songbooks from the Warner Bros. million annually." the period ending July 31. folio catalog as a result of an Artists included in the folio dis- For the nine months ending July agreement between Ed Silvers, tribution include Peter, Paul & (ENGLAND'S HOT POP WEEKLY) 31, the loss from continuing op- president of Warner Bros Music Mary, Janis Joplin, Bob Dylan, erations was $1,283,000, or 45 publishing, and the Club to dis- , Crosby Stills, Nash & cents a share, on sales of $10,123,- tribute Warner Bros folios. Young, Laura Nyro, Paul McCart- 000. Loss from discontinued oper- Silvers stated: "We anticipate ney and four Simon and Garfunkel ations was $3,940,000. 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The Rata from $17.50 Single invested Jones' earnings, failed to to foreign performers of "excep- band is now being managed by - S21.50 Double tional merit and ability," are the Melissa Write for Complete keep accurate account records, neg- and Bob Sadoff of Las hardest immigration papers for Vegas. details and Color lected to pay outstanding debts Brochure or make visiting musicians to obtain, be- "It's a vicious circle," Sewell Reservations and expended sums without Jones cause they offer the widest pro- said. "Immigration tells us we NOW knowledge or authorization. Ac- fessional working latitude. can't stay unless we have definite tion was filed by Jones' present The Steel Band toured with Lib - play dates, but the promoters and TV producers manager- attorney, Ivan Hoffman. erace for two years, after he heard who want to sign them playing as representatives of us are holding off until there's David Jones was under con- their native Trindad at Montreal more certainty we'll still be in the tract to Spector Associates from Expo '67. During the past 12 country." Sept., 1967 to Jan., 1969, at a months they went off on their own, playing mostly fee that started at 5 percent of college con- MOTOR HOTEL certs and cutting their WB album. Superman Sues the singer's 11461 Sunset Blvd. gross earnings and was Under the musical direction of Continued from page 3 at San Diego Freeway (Hwy. 4051 later doubled to 10 percent. Jones Rev. Fr. 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NIXON SURCHARGE CUTS TPB's Product Director Chides JAPAN'S IMPORT PLANS Diskers' 4- Channel Lethargy LOS ANGELES -Many Japanese companies in consumer elec- tronics are preparing for economic cutbacks and slowdowns on the LOS ANGELES - "Software said Robert Raderman, merchan- disk system "as a futuristic prod- heels of President Nixon's import surcharge. companies are not doing enough dising director, Packard Bell will uct" recently at a company meet- to speed up and heat up the mass also market a Instead of a booming export business, which many had expected promotional disk to ing in Hawaii. consumer market for quadrasonic," generate consumer interest. Bateman feels that quadrasonic to pull them out of domestic slowdown, the Japanese companies are believes Bryce Bateman, product putting in cost -cutting measures. Raderman offers a five -pack- will take off in the home market director of Teledyne Packard Bell. age four -channel tape library in and not the automotive field. "It (Japan this week tightened currency exchange control to pre- He is disappointed in the early conjunction vent any with the quadrasonic will gain momentum as a home runaway rise in the value of the now-floating yen.) showing of many record compa- conversion system. The library system and then spillover into the (In light of this action, the Government requested the U.S. to nies pledged to four -channel pro- costs dealers $19.95 and includes auto," he stated. "We definitely lift its 10 percent import surcharge. The Japanese feel the decision gramming, both in tape and disk. three tapes from RCA and two see an auto market, but not in- to free the yen from its fixed exchange rate against the dollar as Bateman contends that major mu- tapes produced by Enoch Light. itially." sufficient justification for removal of the import barrier.) sic producers are not as commit- A separate demonstration tape is He feels there is only one head- Some companies, like Sharp and Hitachi, are cutting produc- ted to the quadrasonic concept as packaged into each conversion sys- ache for manufacturers of quadra- tion to the U.S., chopping personnel in Japan and generally going are the equipment manufacturers. tem to start a consumer in quadra- sonic equipment -software, either through -tightening Packard Bell was the first con- sonic, Raderman said. tape or disk. "Frankly, to belt procedures. sole manufacturer it's up involved in "We'll do something in four - music producers to help sell the Sharp expects to cut its export production of tape recorders and quadrasonic when it introduced radios by 20 percent. Hitachi stated the import surcharge will cause channel disk, too," he said. Pack- concept by making four -channel consoles with a four -channel ard Bell unveiled its four -channel tapes available," Bateman said. a 30 percent slash in the company's $100-million worth of annual conversion system at $249.95. The exports to the U.S. kit can be installed in most of the Others, like Sony, Tokyo Shibaura Electric Co. (Toshiba) and company's consoles manufactured Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., are hiking the U.S. prices of their in the past three years. products to compensate for the surcharge. According to Bateman, the com- A&M's Elliott Working pany's console (model RPC -388) outfitted with a discrete 8 -track quadrasonic unit is back -ordered and selling extremely well. Sunny Side of Tape St. "I don't care whether it's dis- ITA Exemption Is crete or matrix," he said. "All I LOS ANGELES -Viewed from novations in tape-dolbyized cas- care about is quadrasonic. My a distance, the position of A &M settes and quadrasonic titles. concern is four -channel exposure Records' tape division is great and "We're studying both markets in any configuration and in any getting greater. very carefully," he said, "and we'll Sought From Tax concept." While a number of other com- jump into both as merchandising By RADCLIFFE JOE Packard Bell is not committed panies are taking steps to shield avenues and consumer awareness to discrete or matrix, Bateman themselves from a tight economy, become more clearly defined." NEW YORK -The Internation- emption is necessary for the sur- stated. "The two concepts can co- A &M has seen its tape sales bar- At present, Elliott feels that the al Tape Association, official voice vival of the market. exist in the marketplace, with reling ahead to impressive gains. major stumbling block in quad- of more than 100 major tape com- The ITA petition will be passed matrix competing at the low -end In short, the company is a rasonic is concept: matrix or dis- panies worldwide, will seek an on to Alan Gould of the Office and discrete systems at the high - trend -bucker, and Bob Elliott, di- crete. He believes four -channel exemption from President Nixon's of Emergency Preparedness, for end." rector of the tape division, can sound will happen, "because the 10 percent surcharge on imported delivery to government authorities To prove it, Packard Bell will prove it with figures, like: industry wants it to happen," but goods for its members. in Washington. Gould, who was introduce a matrix console (prob- This year, fiscal year ended "many record companies will wait Decision to seek official exemp- the official government representa- ably the Electro -Voice system) by June 30, A &M has enjoyed the until a concept is agreed upon." summer, 1972, tion from the tax for the tape in- tive at the meeting, is also expect- at under $400. He biggest year ( tapewise) in its his- A &M engineers are evaluating dustry, developed as a result of ed to take back his own impres- sees pricing of discrete consoles at tory with a net increase of just about $500. both concepts, and Elliott expects an emergency meeting called by sions of the industry's feeling to under 30 percent. to be in the marketplace "probably the organization on Aug. 25 to Washington. "We're anxious to market a Next year, fiscal 1972, the com- after the first of matrix system," Bateman said, next year when discuss the tax and its possible ef- Meanwhile, the industry's im- pany is projecting an increase there is a strong enough consumer fects on the tape industry, which "and well probably go with Elec- (tapewise) of about 25 30 mediate concern is with the short - to per- acceptance of quadrasonic." is more than 96 percent imported. tro-Voice because of its availabil- cent. term effects of the surcharge. ITA Prerecorded dolbyized cassette At this meeting, members of ity, compatibility and lack of ex- (In Dec., 1970, Elliott stated members are, admittedly, in a tiz- pense. The product is another plus for the the ITA urged their officials to zy of confusion biggest boost for a that tape sales for the current as to how they simulated system is the lack of tape business, the executive con- seek exemption from the tax as should come to grips with the in- calendar year were about 35 per- discrete disk product. cent ahead of the year before, firms. "It obviously improves the the fledgling tape industry would numerable ramifications of the quality of cassettes," he said, "and be hurt rather than helped by the President's "Our problem, both with quad- when sales achieved a 147 per- edict. While the organ- rasonic tape and disk, especially the equipment is becoming more President's edict. ization works at governmental lev- cent increase over 1968. He also sophisticated disk, is finding software. There reported a projected $10 million and the consumer In that emotion -charged three - el for an exemption, they are isn't any available," he said. more aware of better sound quali- hour session which reflected much tape year would be realized, as (Continued on page 66) When it markets its matrix unit, predicted in the first quarter of ties. We'll be in that market, too." of the chaos and c o n f u s i o n calendar 1970.) In an effort to look for even spawned by the declaration, the more sales, Elliott is investigating more than 50 members Plans Insure Success that at- the premium field as a future tended the meeting pointed out Part of A &M's tape success story rests with hit album product, marketing avenue, as is the spoken that because of prohibitive labor Tenna Slates Product word cassette field. costs and lack of technology in but the other part rests with suc- the U.S., the tape industry was cessful valued judgements by El- The only concern he has, and almost entirely dependent on im- liott and his staff, including: it continues to be an increasing ports whether it was raw tapes, Through Spring of 72 Emphasizing catalog s a l e s, headache, is tape bootlegging. "It's components or fully manufactured which continue to be a major part at least 50 percent of the business products. CLEVELAND - Tenna is in- er, and a leader 8- track, model HL of A &M's tape sales, with orders and growing rapidly. I look at my troducing 10 new home players, 2105, with AM -FM /FM multiplex coming in on product four and tape sales and realize just how "Application of the surcharge five years old. much I'm losing under these conditions would including two 8 -track discrete four - radio at about $109.95. to the pirates." re- channel models with one quadra- Prices on the new home line are -Releasing twin -packs on a sult in an immediate spiralling of selective basis, with the label's costs which would, sonic outfitted with a BSR record indefinite because of President in turn, retard changer. Nixon's new import surcharge, second, , being read- the progress of the industry," the ied for release as a $6.98 item. members agreed. The models will be introduced said Ron Dangelo, assistant to the MCA 'Tech' in three stages, with vice (A &M's first, Joe Cocker's "Mad M. Warren Troob, legal the first group sales president. "We're wait- coun- appearing 15. ing Dogs and Englishman" at $9.98, sel to the ITA, is around Nov. for Japan to revalue the yen," preparing the In the fall lineup will he said, sold extremely well, Elliott said.) documents on the pros and cons of be three "so we can decide on our To Exhibit 8 -track units: HL 3105 with AM- action." Merchandise ( "Twin packs generally have the tax in relation to the tape in- now in in- FM/FM multiplex radio at ventory is phased out of the marketplace," dustry, and reasons why an ex- about being sold at regular $139.95; HL 5105, a de luxe with prices. he said, "unless the release is by Wing Wares AM -FM /FM multiplex radio, fine What is certain, though, is a super- star. ") LOS -Nurturing open reel sales, ANGELES MCA Tech- tuning, eject button and fast for- Tenna's confidence in the quadra- nology will exhibit- ward at $179.95, and HL 5106 rec- sonic market. "It will give the in- which have been about 4 percent electronics products from three of its sub- ord /playback with AM -FM /FM dustry a shot in the arm," Dan - of A &M's total tape sales and somewhat higher than most rec- sidiary companies at the 41st con- multiplex radio at $229.95. gelo said, "but it all depends on vention and exhibition Four more units will be intro- the availability of software. ord companies. Eight-track ac- of the Audio counts for about 74 percent of the Engineering Society at the Hotel duced around February 1972, in- "If record companies and tape New Yorker, cluding the two four -channel mod- duplicators fulfill their promises label's sales while cassette ac- Oct. 5 -8. els. They are HL 5134 8 -track and make libraries available on counts for 22 percent, Elliott said. It will show its cassette copier, quadrasonic with AM- FM -/FM quadrasonic, it (four- channel) will Breaking it down by configura- Copy -Cass, which duplicates 30- multiplex radio and BSR record be a mass consumer item before tion, 8 -track outsells cassette about minute cassettes in 21/2 minutes; changer; HL 5104 8 -track quadra- next summer," he said. Dangelo 31/2 to 1. a line of full range, low frequency sonic with AM -FM /FM multiplex expects the quadrasonic boom to -A dual merchandising ap- speakers from Gauss; audio con- radio; HL 5136 de luxe 8 -track fully develop in the fall of 1972, proach, allowing tape and LP soles and a graphic equalizer in- with AM -FM /FM multiplex radio "if everything falls into place." product to receive proper con- put module from Electrodyne; a and BSR record changer, and HL Tenna, which concentrates on sumer attention and promotional 100 -watt power amplifier, a Buy Direct From Manufacturer 5135 8 -track with AM -FM /FM automotive stereo tape players, coverage. limiter /compressor, tape transports Standard Sizes In Stock! multiplex radio and BSR record will have an 8 -track quadrasonic Before Elliott releases a tape and a Broadcaster stereo control Silicone Or Urethane Pinch Rolls changer. auto model "when software makes package he takes inventory of console from Langevin. Four Lb. Density Foam Heat The final three models will be its penetration at retail," Dangelo product in the field, discusses pro- The Copy -Cass also duplicates Tested Pressure Pads introduced next spring. They are states. "We have a working model motion and merchandising and 60 and 90- minute cassettes, and a 5125 8 with AM -FM now, but before introducing it we a holds 50 blanks to feed Specials Made To Order HL -track /FM gets feel of the product by lis- hopper multiplex radio and BSR record would like some indication on soft- tening to a &r personnel outline into the portable unit. The product TROY MACHINERY CORP. changer; HL 5126 8 -track record/ ware availability." concepts. line of speakers includes models 114 Beach St.. Rockaway, N. 1. 07866 playback with AM -FM /FM multi- The company also expects to in- As he looks ahead, Elliott is in three sizes, ranging from $124 201 6274456 plex radio and BSR record chang- (Continued on page 18) mapping strategy on several in- to $156 at list prices. 14 SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD

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A dealer out in Dallas Radio Shack In suggested Tape Spotlight we add a few FORT WORTH -Allied Radio Shack's new electronic parts and features to our under accessories catalog gives a featured role to blank tape. $50 cassette portables. The company boasts of its "no- compromise" features in cassette blanks, like flanged idler roller, stainless steel pins, pressure pad and separate hum shield and curved polyester graphite- coated gasket. It lists a low -noise Realistic brand in C -30 (in quantity at 79 cents), C -60 ($1.09), C -90 ($1.49) and C -120 ($1.79); a three -pak Con - certape brand in C -30 (in quantity at $1.89), C -60 ($2.49), C -90 ($3.59) and C -120 ($4.49); a low - noise, wide -dynamic Realistic Su- pertape brand in C -60 (in quantity at $1.59) and C -90 ($1.99), and a Realistic brand 8 -track blank car- tridge in 40 minutes (in quantity at $1.49) and 80 minutes ($1.79). Also mentioned in the catalog are reel -to -reel tapes, cassette and So, this year our F -25 features Endmatic for automatic open reel tape splicers, lubricating oils, splicing tape, pressure pads, shut -off at the end of a cassette, 3 -way power, instant storage boxes, mailers, trays, mikes repeat of any portion of a recording by pressing a single for cassette and reel recorders and 8 -track and cassette head cleaners. lever, remote control microphone, pushbutton operation,

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IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII11111111111111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII11111 16 SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD www.americanradiohistory.com Tape Cartridge International Tape RCA Tape Researching Dist. Ave's NEW YORK -RCA's magnetic A sign of strength, too, has been the chromium dioxide division is investigating sev- the tape duplicators. "They're buy- market, although he doesn't ex- LONDON -Hanimex, U.K. distributor of Toshiba equipment pect it to be a mass consumer - eral new areas of distribution for ing more tape," Fritog said. "That as well as its own brand, is going into software in partnership with its blank tape products. accepted item for some time. means the prerecorded tape pipe- is in the an American music publishing company. A tape duplicating plant is A will "The equipment not heavier concentration be is said, I'm planned in the U.K., with Hanimex releasing prerecorded budget made in the educational field, for line is emptying and reordering marketplace," he "and cassettes and cartridges. Hanimex is distributing about 14 players, example, and the taking place among dealers and not sure it will be for some time, company is ex- it primarily cassette units, for Toshiba. It wants to put more emphasis ploring premium areas, too, said distributors." yet. I'm not going to jump into (chromium dioxide)." on 8 -track players, however, "because there is a definite swing to Art Fritog, manager of the audio As a future, Fritog is studying cartridge in the U.K.," said a company spokesman. Hanimex is magnetic products division. marketing five portable cassette units and will be introducing four "We're now developing a mar- 8 -track home systems this year under its own brand.... Musitapes keting and distribution program 8 -TRACK is planning to increase its nonmusic outlet distribution of tape. It is for our blank cassettes to service the educational field," he said. opening a second . . . retail outlet for software and equipment. RCA's products for the education- HIGH SPEED Teleton is reducing prices of eight cassette and 8 -track players. . . al field will be similar to its con- Sanyo and Decca are starting a joint promotion, beginning Oct. 1. sumer line, which includes the DUPLICATOR Sanyo equipment will be shipped to dealers with a copy of Decca's high -end Red Seal line in 30, 60 prerecorded tape catalog. Consumers buying equipment are entitled 90 and 120 -minute lengths and FEATURES: to purchase two tapes and receive a third free.... Hellerman Data the economy Vibrant in 30, 60 7 TIMES NORMAL SPEED Packaging is expanding its U.K. facility. and 90 lengths. AUTO-STOP, REWIND 8 CUE While RCA blank INTEGRATED CIRCUIT ELECTRONICS cassette lines STANDARD yá' 8 TRACK MASTERS are doing well -both lines are blis- .' ILLUMINATED VU METERS ter packed -Fritog is extremely 3 MOTOR MECHANISM pleased with the success of the HYSTERESIS SYNCHRONOUS CAPSTAN DRIVE 5 Record Labels Continuing 10;y" REEL PLATFORMS 8 -track blank line. RCA offers 8- CONSISTENTLY PRECISE HUB WINDING track blanks in 32 ($2.45), 64 UP TO 10 SLAVES PER SYSTEM ($2.95) and 94 ($3.70) lengths in CAPACITY: UP TO 50 TAPES PER HOUR Tape Piracy Legal Skirmish BASED ON 35 MIN. MASTER color blister packages. "It has been ALL 8 TRACKS RECORDED SIMULTANEOUSLY LOS ANGELES -The latest ef- rence A. Cook of Arlington Music our sleeper product," he said. "We GUARANTEED NO CROSSTALK BE -1000 PRICE BE1OSO MASTER 31,95000 fort in a continuing campaign to Center; Michael McKelly of didn't expect the amount of sales BE 900 SLAVE $ 950.00 eliminate illegal tape duplicating Mike's Wheel Shop; Steve Harris we have received." MASTER COMPREHENSIVE INSTRUCTION AND SERVICE MANUAL was made here in Superior Court. of Mind Shaft; Joseph S. Hassen The success of 8 -track blanks A &M Records, ABC -Dunhill, and Charles J. De Pietro of Story is directly related to the equipment OTHER PRODUCTS: Atlantic, Columbia and Warner Music Co.; Joe and Carolyn Troy in the field, Fritog believes. "The * BE -2000 LOW COST 8 TRACK Bros. filed a tape piracy suit of Joe's Stereo Shack; General equipment people (manufacturers) DUPLICATING SYSTEM against the following defendants: Mobile Electronics Co., Inc., a promised 8 -track record /playback * BE -800 REEL TO REEL 8 -TRACK Named in the suit are Kay firm which does business as Al units at retail and delivered. This MASTER MAKER * BE 3000 CASSETTE DUPLICATING Templin of Record World; Jerome 'n' Ed's Big Sound Corner, Edward accounts for the spurt in 8 -track SYSTEM A. Shea, G.L. Shea and Charles Zionts, A. Sirota, A. Brotsky, R. blank sales." Glenberg of the Hippodrome; Knight; Travel- Music, Inc., a firm Fritog also expects overall busi- Fred Wallace of High Society; doing business as Davis Radio; ness to start its climb from the IT PAYS TO BUY THE Don Walker of Tapetown USA; Jules Huppert, Lidia Huppert, Joe doldrums of 1970 -71. "Business is Western States Service Co., Inc.; O'Rourk, Jewel Sanford and Wil- starting to pull out of its long Eugene Hill, Nat Goldberg, Ned liam Jones of Elite Record Co., slump, with the first favorable BE -900 BEST Donne], Hank and Ann Van 01- Leanard E. Massena of Len's Ster- signs coming in the final calendar SLAVE phen of Stereo Discount Sales; eo City. quarter of 1971. 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SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD 17 www.americanradiohistory.com Tape Cartridge TOP Tape Catalogs Comply; New ]Tape Happenings Audio Product Shown LOS ANGELES - President While most catalog retailers offer Roberts, Los Angeles, has intro- Nixon's 90-day price freeze caught Cartridges limited imported goods, the im- duced a mini cassette recorder/ many catalog houses by surprise, player, model 111, at $79.95. port surcharge (10 percent) but all agreed to "comply fully" could (Based on Best Selling LP's) Equipped with a built -in micro- with the new economic edict. be costly, especially if the retailers phone, the unit is This battery or AC Sears, Roebuck and J.C. Penney hold to catalog prices arrived at Last operated, and comes with an AC are reducing some catalog prices Week Week Title, Artist, Label (Duplicator) (8-Tr. & Cassette Nos.) adapter and a C -60 blank cassette. before imposition of the surcharge. in their Christmas editions, while 1 A rechargeable battery pack Tape and audio equipment usual- 1 TAPESTRY and Montgomery Ward said the price Carole King, Ode '70 (A &M) (8T 77009; CS 77009) an external microphone are op- ly receive emphasis in the leading freeze would affect its spring cata- 2 2 EVERY GOOD BOY DESERVES FAVOUR tional accessories.... A series of log. national catalog merchandisers. self -improvement therapy courses Moody Blues, Threshold (M24805; M24605) Most catalog houses, however, Aldens' catalog includes a 20- is available on cassettes from Cas - have not made decisions on their 3 4 EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY page section on home electronics, Rod Stewart, Mercury (MC 8- 1.609; MCR 4 -1 -609) (Continued on page 58) pricing of imported electronics. including mention of four -channel 4 5 WHO'S NEXT as "the hottest sound sensation of Who, Decca (6 -9182; C73 -9182) the '70s." It promotes a quadra- 5 3 RAM sonic unit featuring an 8 -track Paul & Linda McCartney, Apple (8XT 3375; 4XT 3375) deck, amplifier and four 8 -inch 6 6 MUD SLIDE SLIM AND THE BLUE HORIZON NO MORE LOST SALE$ speakers at $179.95. The unit also James Taylor, Warner Bros. (Ampex M82561; M52561) features input jacks for an FM stereo tuner or a record changer. 7 8 CARPENTERS . . . because your cartridges A &M (8T 3502; CS 3502) Other models in the catalog are & cassettes are locked in glass a Webcor 8 9 JESUS CHRIST, SUPERSTAR music center with AM- Various Artists, Decca (6 -6000; 13.6000) cases. FM radio, stereo receiver, 8 -track player, BSR changer and speakers 9 7 AQUALUNG Jethro Tull, Reprise (M8 2035; M5 2035) NOW your customer can flip - at $149.90; Bell & Howell's "Boom Box" cassette at $79.95; 10 10 WHAT'S GOING ON through all selections, see and a portable 8 -track playback/ Marvin Gaye, Tamla (T81310; M75310) dozens of titles & pictures at record unit from Toyo at $119. 11 SHAFT Soundtrack /Isaac Hayes, Enterprise (EN8.2. 50002; ENC 2. 50002) a glance like reading, pages Spiegel entered the 4- channel market with á five-part unit in- 12 in a book! cluding four 61/2-inch speakers.an- Rolling Stones, Rolling Stones (M859100; M559100) - a tape deck with AM -F'M multi- 13 19 SOUND MAGAZINE "It's the most fantastic NEW plex radio listing at $199.95. Partridge Family, Bell (Ampex M86064; M56064) idea in displays available to Also listed are a 5 -piece unit 14 17 DONNY OSMOND ALBUM from Sharp at $179.83, a 3 -piece MGM (GRT 84782; 54782) the industry! Now CAR- AM -FM tuner /amplifier at $99.95, 15 16 POEMS, PRAYERS & PROMISES TRIDGES & CASSETTES can a cassette deck at $29.95, a four - John Denver, RCA Victor (P85 1711; PK 1711) speed mini changer at $34.95, and be fully viewed without the 16 - MASTER OF REALITY a 8 -track deck at $29.95. Black Sabbath, Warner Bros. (Ampex M82562; M52562) assistance of store personnel AM- Sears' catalog features an 17 13 ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND with 1 0 0 % PROTECTION FM radio with BSR changer, 8- Capricorn (Ampex M82 -802; M52 -802) track player and two speakers at against pilferage from the 18 14 L.A. WOMAN $194.95; three 8 -track units, in- Doors, Elektra (ET8 5011; TC5 5011) front viewing area. cluding a playback /record deck at $148.95, a playback only at 19 15 ARETHA LIVE AT FILLMORE WEST and Aretha Franklin, Atlantic (Ampex M87205; M57205) TWO MODELS NOW AVAILABLE $73.95, a portable at $38.95; a auto stereo cassette player at 20 21 4 -WAY STREET Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Floor Model 30 "w x 15 "d x (I $89.95. Atlantic (Ampex M82 -902; M52 -902) 66 "h $114.50 i Items in Montgomery Ward's 21 20 STEPHEN STILLS II Counter Top Model half capacity catalog include an AM -FM re- Atlantic (Ampex M87206; M57206) 22 18 BS i 30 "w x 15 "d x 29 "h 79.50 ceiver with 8 -track player /recorder &T4 Blood, Sweat & Tears, Columbia (CA 30590; CT 30590) I i at $184.95, an 8 -track playback/ Quantity discounts upon request record deck at $127.95, and 8 -track 23 23 TARKUS i players with radio at $98.95 ($68.95 Emerson, Lake & Palmer (Ampex M89900; M59900) T.M. an 8 -track auto 24 24 BLUE CREATIVE STORE EQUIPMENT INC. without the radio), Joni Mitchell, Reprise (Ampex QUICK_VUE unit with FM stereo at $110, a auto M82038; M52038) i P.O. Box 381, Terrell, Texas 75160 25 25 THE SILVER TONGUED DEVIL & I Patents Pending and a auto /home cassette at $89.95, Kris Kristofferson, Monument (GRT 830679/530679) Dallas 214/226-7248 Terrell 214/563-58691 CARTRIDGE & CASSETTE DISPLAYER 1 I convertible system which includes and cabi- 26 27 TEA FOR THE TILLERMAN two speakers converter , A &M (8T 4280; CS stereo unit 4280) net housing the car 27 22 PARANOID (either 8 -track cassette or FM mul- Black Sabbath, Warner Bros. (Ampex M81887; M51887) tiplex) at $66.95. 28 28 WHAT YOU HEAR IS WHAT YOU GET /LIVE AT CARNEGIE HALL All catalogs list more 8 -track Ike & Tina Turner, United Artists (X04018; XC7018) players with record capability, 29 29 ONE WORLD more auto cassettes that double Rare Earth, Rare Earth (R -8 -1520; R- 75520) for home use and more modular 30 31 GOLDEN BISCUITS -Their Greatest Hits No. 201 stereo. Sears and Ward catalogs Three Dog Night, Dunhill (GRT & Ampex 85098; 55098) both fail to mention quadrasonic 31 32 BEST OF CASSETTE SPRING PAD No. 470A models. Guess Who, RCA Victor (P85 1710; PK 1710) Phosphor Bronze with Spring 32 48 A SPACE IN TIME wool felt pad all stan- CASSETTE FULL SHIELD -Fits Ten Years After, Columbia (not available) dard Cassettes. Standard dimensions. Made OVERLAND from any nickel alloy or Sili- 33 39 FIREBALL con steel. Roberts Broadens , Warner Bros. (Ampex M82564; M52564) Continued from page 16 34 26 CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY PRODUCTS Columbia (1810 0726; field for four years, starting out 1610 0854) The Secrets field. 35 35 SURVIVAL in the auto accessory Grand Funk Railroad, Capitol (8XW 764; 4XW 764) "People are aware of the Rob- 36 33 INDIAN RESERVATION to Smooth, help us No. 510 erts name, which should Raiders, Columbia (CT 30768; CA 30768) True Fidelity in our plans to expose their prod- 37 41 5th FLAT -FOAM SHIELD No. 410 ucts in these new areas," said Len- Lee Michaels, A &M (8T 4302; CS 4302) in Cartridge Size and material to customer J &H's owners. specifications. FLAT SHIELD ny Poncher, one of 38 37 CLOSE TO YOU /ONE LESS BELL TO ANSWER and Cassette Any size -Any material. "Our initial reaction from mass Burt Bacharach, A &M (8T 3501; CS 3501) merchandisers has shown us they 39 38 CLOSE TO YOU Operation feel there is a definite place for Carpenters, A &M (BT 4271; CS 4271) SPECIAL the Roberts 8 -track and cassette 40 40 FILLMORE EAST-JUNE 1971 DESIGNS line on their shelves." Mothers, Reprise (Ampex M82042; M52042) J &H services several hundred 41 30 UP TO DATE ON REQUEST accounts in its territory, points out Partridge Family, Bell (Ampex 86059; 56059) itiltu No. 570 Bob Van Grove, another of the 42 42 PAUL AND P. 0. Box 6 are Paul Stookey, Warner Bros. (M-81912; M-51912) FULL -FOAM SHIELD owners. His other two partners 515 North Pierce Street Paul Ziegler and Bill Perman. 43 43 MAYBE TOMORROW No. 208 Standard Shield with foam Fremont, Nebraska 68025 Jackson 5, Motown (81735; 75735) pad Nickel alloy or Silicon Phone 402 - 721 -7270 - 44 34 CHASE 8 TRACK CARTRIDGE steel. Foam specifications to Epic (EA 30472) SPRING PAD customer requirement. Phosphor Bronze Spring with Tenna Slates '72 45 46 JUST AS I AM Bill Withers, wool felt pads. Continued from page 14 Sussex (Ampex M8 7006; M57006) 46 49 UNDISPUTED TRUTH troduce additional 8 -track auto Gordy (955 T; Cassette not available) players to its line, "sometime next 47 44 THE SKY'S THE LIMIT year," Dangelo said, "but will hold Temptations, Gordy (G81957; G75957) the line on new auto cassette play- 48 50 LEON RUSSELL & THE SHELTER PEOPLE No. 508 No. 901 ers." Shelter (8XW8903; 4XW8903) Tenna has one stereo auto cas- 49 - HOT PANTS 8 TRACK FOAM PAD SPECIAL FOAM SHIELD sette playback model in the line , Polydor (8F 4054; CF 4054) Mylar face - Styrene base - An example of special pro- 50 47 ABRAXAS dimensions to customer spe- duction to individual customer and doesn't expect . to add others. Santana, Columbia (CA 30130; CT 30130) cifications. design. "The auto cassette market is soft," he said. "We don't see it changing Billboard SPECIAL SURVEY in the immediate future." For Week Ending 9/11/71 18 SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD

www.americanradiohistory.com Cartridge TV Motorola Studying Moppet Japanese Eye Rosy; Cartridge TV Fun Market By ELIOT TIEGEL Rung LOS ANGELES-Motorola's program de- In a related move, Motorola's own pro- EVR Production Cen- coordinator, Noreen St. Pierre, gramming repository, the Teleprogram has plans to launch an EVR proc- velopment TOKYO -The EVR format is picking up CBS has analyzed the children's program market ter, plans to sell children's titles to libraries Toshiba, one of four Japanese essing plant in Japan, but no date has been the which have already signed up for the CBS speed here. be operable for a report to be presented during firms licensed to manufacture and sell EVR set for its construction. It could marketing meeting in EVR library starter program of one player after work has begun, according company's annual players around the world, predicts it will 18 months Chicago Sept. 20. and 100 films. production runs of 10,000 to to CBS predictions. Library District in have initial a system for color For the past seven months Miss St. Pierre The Pierce County for its first two models. CBS recently displayed a pact with 20,000 -inch videotape mas- has been traveling around the country in- Tacoma, Wash., has signed Toshiba plans having these units ready film made from a two for such additional titles from a new electronic beam recorder. vestigating marketplaces for kiddie shows. Motorola for local sales by the end of this year. The ter, utilizing the Teleplayer Center. the 1000, which is a con- Toshiba plans to also market an Ampex Among the locations which she envisions models include videotape sys- are day- Motorola's children's fare is a combina- sole with a 20 -inch TV tube and a price Instavideo unit. While that using cartridge television programs with several of the libraries, pediatrics tion of education and entertainment. ;'We're below $1,000; and a tabletop accessory unit tem is incompatible care centers, public than the videotape CTV systems, the EVR wards in hospitals, nursery schools and in the enrichment business rather which can be affixed to the TV antenna ter- other Miss St. Pierre says. That unit's price has not system has one film width standard. Thus, kindergartens. curriculum business," minals by wire. the (It's curriculum when it's pedantic with a is in the $550-$800 range. an EVR cartridge can be played on Some of these places are already using yet been set, but workbook and is included in a course, she Export plans have not yet been deter- Toshiba unit as well as on forthcoming 8mm film or Super 8mm film or show - the reevaluation of the EVR sets from Mitsubishi, Matsushita and machines, she points out. "So points out.) mined because of licensed and -tell with yen. Hitachi, the other Japanese firms they're aware of audio /visual devices. We Motorola is presently negotiating plan any immediate to make the players. them a new dimension of a major publishing house for a series of Toshiba does not to plan to bring into programming. All EVR film The local manufacturers are expected personalized programming." animated childrens shows, she says. forays into the Ameri- cartridges have to be duplicated by a CBS start shipping EVR players products sales staff, Among the programmers provided Motor- 1972. Motorola's exclusive Motorola's hospital EVR lab. There is one in the United States can market in sells two -way communication equip- ola with kiddie shows are Ruth White; Dave 1 year, and which in Rockleigh, N.J., and the EVR Partner- EVR license expires Jan. of that plus ap- and Lynn Adams' Pyramid Films; the Na- with Hitachi and ment, is offering an EVR player ship has another in England at Basildon, the company is working to these hospital out- tional Film Board of Canada and Stephen providing them with parts for propriate programs Essex. That facility will not have color Mitsubishi in lets. Bosustow Productions. capabilities until the end of the year. their own initial startup programs.

IIIIiIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII, CBS Asks IBM for EVR Shows- GRT CORP. SELLS NEW YORK - CBS EVR's lenge to the behemoth firm, which CTV Wires president Robert Brockway has has used other electronic media as VIDEOTAPE DIV. asked IBM to consider using the a sponsor of programs, at a recent new cartridge television medium IBM dinner seminar. SAN FRANCISCO GRT Alan Landsburg Productions will films housed in a Super 8mm car - Sensory as a means of communicating The low cost of duplicating Corp. has sold its videotape di- transfer its "Red Check" series of tridge from Panacolor. EVR films for specialized au- s Devices has signed a three -year with "minority groups." vision for an undisclosed sum to instructional sports films to Avcó The executive laid out the chal- diences, like giant companies or Cartrivision system. Covered are contract with Ziess Ikon to dis- ethnic groups, was pointed out by Rohm & Hass. basketball and football. Each se- tribute the system in the U.S. and the executive. The tape company moved into ries consists of 12 five- minute Canada. The system utilizes a rear Gonzales Doing The sales pitch for the EVR the video field after a long re- films divided into three parts. The screen projector with freeze frame, format by its top executive is a search and development program series utilizes slow motion, instant rewind and fast forward capabil- EEE Tennis Set new tack being taken by CBS to with the objective of formulating replay, stop- action and freeze ities. generate interest among industrial premium quality magnetic video- frame techniques. NEW YORK-East End Enter- giants for its CTV system. products. (Billboard, June 6, Russell, Walt Frazier and series tape Bill prises will begin shooting a EVR promises new communica- 1970.) Plans called for products Rick Barry are the top hoop names. FCC Extends CTV of instructional tennis programs tions methods plus freedom of to be manufactured and sold to the Roman Gabriel, Merlin Olson, for use on the CTV medium, at choice for the viewer, Brockway industrial and educational mar- Snow, Alvin Haymond, Ken Las Vegas, on Jack Rulings Deadline Caesars Palace, stated. IBM, which has worked kets. Iman, David Ray and Myron Pot - Sept. 27. The series featuring ten- Federal with broadcasters in the past, It is understood that GRT sev- tios offer football lessons. NEW YORK - The nis champion, Pancho Gonzales, in "might be a logical partner ered its videotape division as part Woroner Films is preparing a Communications Commission will be shot in color on both film coming to grips with the decade's training (FCC) has decided to extend the of of a belt -tightening program. second series of police and videotape over a period challenges for human betterment," films for Motorola's Teleprogram comment date on regulations and four days. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII until Oct. 26. Decision Brockway said. Center. . . . CBS Labs has devel- industry 21/2 series will be made The -hour oped a method of color encoding to grant the 60 -day extension available on existing CTV systems, white films and video- comes as a result of requests by systems black and as well as announced tape so that color can be seen. both the International Tape Assn. when they come of age. Other in- Duplicating Process and may and the Consumer Electronics Divi- avail- New Low costs are predicted structional programs already speeds have application for the EVR sys- sion of the EIA, for additional able from East End Libraries in- WILMINGTON, Del. -DuPont the slow head -to -tape planned for videocassette record- tem which uses specially made time to study the FCC's docket. clude a golf series by Arnold has developed a thermal duplicat- for ers, high performance tape is re- film. . . . C. Russell Dupree has Original expiration date Palmer, and a series on cooking. ing process for videotape, reported over from CBS Labs to comment on the docket was Aug. Meanwhile East End's parent quired. The new thermal copying shifted to be at least 10 times faster and process utilizes DuPont's crolyn director of film operations for 25, but members of both the EIA company, Inter -Theater Controls, Rockleigh, N.J. and the ITA complained that this has announced its intention to go cheaper and of better quality than chromium dioxide videtotape to CBS EVR in present electronic copying meth- produce high performance tapes Sensory Devices is preparing a did not give them time to study public. The company will shortly contents and make meaningful preparatory to ods. with identical properties for both series of X, R or GP -rated movies its enter registrations and nightclubs, with the contributions. this move. DuPont officials note that at master and copy. for bars TV -AM /FM Unit Philips Guesses 12 to 1 Ratio CTV- Between TV and CTV Units to '80 Retailers Long for HAMBURG -Philips estimates a 12 -to -1 the beginning of 1972. The retail price of ratio between regular TV sets and cartridge the model N 1500 will be about $1,000. television units through 1980. The hard- The cartridge for the Philips set is 5 inch- who displayed its video- es by 6 inches by 1 inch. The tape plays at All -in -One Cabinet ware manufacturer, tape recorder /player at the Berlin radio 6.7 inches per second. It takes 5.6 minutes By ELIOT TIEGEL and TV exhibition, estimates there will be for the one -hour cartridge to rewind. 1.2 million CTV sets sold through this According to Ingwert Ingwertsen and Her- LOS ANGELES -Will a cartridge tele- potential of tying up both the audio and decade. bert Willers of the German Philips firm, vision home unit stand adjacent to a tape video fields by combining sources in one Among the European manufacturers they anticipate the audio /visual medium be- cartridge player, a record player, an AM or unit. ing accepted by educational specialists, and agreeing to use Philips 1/2 -inch videotape AM /FM radio combination in the den or The ideal situation is for a person who system are AEG -Telefunken, Blaupunkt, the medical and industrial training fields. living room? no one knows what wants stereo background music to take his Grundig, Loewe -Opta, Saba, all in Ger- Philips executives admit Will retailers find space on their floors it relationship will develop between the play- 8 -track cartridge or cassette and play many; Zanussi of Italy, Thorn Electrical of to display a new piece of hardware? through the CTV unit which would have England and Lenco and Studer of Switzer- back -only and play /record systems. The mono- There is some feeling among mass mer- stereo capability. land. Philips unit does both, in color and chants that they hope cartridge television Philips plans marketing its first sets at chrome. systems combine some of these other elec- The person who buys a recording type of tronic communications media into a one- CTV unit, like the Ampex or Avco ma- cabinet, all- encompassing entertainment and chine, will be able to play his videotapes Legal Seminar communications device. back on his TV screen while using music Ampex Shows Instavideo for from an FM radio as the background the SAN FRANCISCO -Ampex shows off sored by the American Trial Lawyers Assn. In this early stage of development of source. All he'd need do would be to flip lawyers during a and Hastings College. CTV, retail chains haven't aligned them- to activate the FM radio in the its Instavideo system for the CTV a switch week -long seminar here at Hastings College. The seminar will be recorded on video- selves with any alacrity to any of same cabinet. TV department of the Univer- systems prinicpally because of the lack of 28- tape by the ex- Proceedings of the seminar (Aug. sity of California at Berkeley. These tapes standardization in hardware. Most retailers look upon CTV as an Sept. 4) will be recorded on both Ampex's will be edited down to about 50 hours with Still, there are indications that equipment pensive product which is still some time cartridge television system and on its broad- the master tape duplicated for the Insta- buyers would like to eventually wind up away from being a "demand item" by the cast video equipment to demonstrate the video 1/2-inch width and offered to lawyers with a one -cabinet situation, so that the public. With floor space so tight now, many potential use of closed -circuit videotape re- who were unable to attend the seminar. home viewer /listener has all his systems don't like the thought of having to squeeze cording in courtrooms. a lawyer has to have an Ampex together. in another item to compete with the pleth- One catch: devices now vying for the About 300 trial lawyers from over 40 Instavideo unit with which to see the ma- A Montgomery Ward executive recently ora of electronic states are participating in the seminar spon- terial. noted he thought the CTV people had the home dollar. 19 SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD

www.americanradiohistory.com Talent Isle of Wight Fest Off; Fear Bill Is Stop Order Talent In Action By ROB PARTRIDGE , are equally effective at soft rock larly sunny day, the Jackson 5 ele- and with LONDON -A High Court in- council want to stop festivals al- HELP their big, belting tunes vates soul bubblegum music to a junction put off any attempts to together. "The places like "Power to the People." Help near art. bill so many Whisky A -Go Go, Los stage a last- minute open -air festival restrictions on the that it Angeles gets a lot of music out of guitar - The five Jackson brothers are bass -drums on the Isle of Wight. The action will be quite sufficient to stop any Two of the most musicianly and voices. spectacularly handsome young men was taken by the local council future festivals. For instance the groups in rock, With Wishbone Ash, we move who cavort onstage with ferocious Decca's Wishbone from versatility against promoter Richard Roscoe council can now say where the site Ash and Help, made an exciting to virtuosity. The energy, performing their own varia- English group sings tions who had planned a free, three -day should be -but what happens if and well- received double bill at just enough of Motown choreography as festival on the island, but the in- they don't want any site ?" the Whisky. to punch their card as a rock they sock out their hits like "A -B- junction also reflects a growing na- Michael Alfandary, promoter of Help, L.A. group. But it's easy to see that C," and "Maybe Tomorrow." an trio that firmed their tional unease about giant festivals. two excellent open -air concerts at its bones playing in various Las hearts are really into flashy Their appeal is to kids and they During the past three years the Crystal Palace this year, has been Vegas lounge units, has explorations of the are fine showmen, hitting exactly an un- jazz -rock the annual , pro- taking a keen interest in the bill. usually versatile capability. They frontiers. Typical of the right tone and pace for their moted by Fiery Creations, had be- "I was in Parliament listening to Wishbone Ash approach is an ex- interracial young audience. come virtually an institution with the passage of the bill and I was tended piece like "Phoenix," which The Jackson 5 came on after in- the international rock audience. shocked that not one of the MPs begins with lyric string arpeggios termission and a brief opening seg- The festival in 1969 marked the knew what was involved in run - and then proceeds through several ment performed by some work- return of Bob Dylan to live con- ing a rock festival. I am most un- gradually more intense sections manlike Motown stable acts. Near certs, and last year's event was the happy that these legislators have Signings until the band sounds like a note - the finale of their long, well struc- final major performance by Jimi no working knowledge of festivals. playing machine about to burst tured set, the 5 suddenly departed Hendrix. Bad law is no law and we need apart from sheer internal pressure. from their usual stridently driving The first signs that things were good law." Trini Lopez to Capitol after NAT FREEDLAND sound and for the space of a quick not well came immediately This year's festival seven years with Reprise. Capitol a cappella thank -you- for -coming after calendar con- vice last year's festival, when Fiery tains not one event on the scale of -president Artie Mogull will chorus they produced surprisingly Creations admitted the company the Isle of Wight Festivals. Alfan- produce. . Saxophonist John MELBA MOORE lush gospel harmonies. It seems was in financial trouble. This was dary blames this on the promoters. Klemmer and jazz violinist Michael Riviera Hotel, Las Vegas the Jackson 5 is capable of a lot White to ABC /Dunhill.... Daddy more variety confirmed earlier this year when "I feel that giant festivals have not Making her Las Vegas debut than we've heard it was stated at a creditors' meeting gone, but they do need better pro- Cool's first LP for Warner Bros., from them so far, and we may be "Daddy Who? Daddy Cool!," will Tony Award winner Melba Moore that the 1970 festival had lost moters," he said. "But there are astounded in for a few surprises after be released this fall. Group's pro- the audience with her Michael's voice $146,400. The local population was very few people around who could tiny size and wide vocal range. changes. also concerned about possibly handle the ducer is singer actor Robie Porter. NAT FREEDLAND the vast organization The Australian Entering with "There's a New audiences attracted to the two involved. It's not just a question of group hit down - under with "Eagle Rock. "... Rich World a' Comin' " and "Blue Skies" festivals and earlier this year the booking groups, the promoter has she then changed clothes coming SAM SIGNAOFF, island's Member of to virtually install a Mountain Tower, six -member Ten- Parliament, small town. nessee back on stage to impress the crowd Mark Woodnutt sponsored the Isle Therefore they have to think in group, to Ovation Records. BUKKA WHITE Their first LP has just been re- with a poignant "The Long & of Wight County Council Bill social terms. Winding Road." Gaslight ll, N.Y. which is shortly "I know from leased.... The Dells and Howlin' to become law. my experience at Wolf Presenting The Sam Signaoff, Bukka The Bill provides measures Crystal Palace just how much has have both re- signed with an incredible array of White . song styles combination at which will control large assemblies to be done to keep festivals . Motown's David Ruf- her " Medley" the Gaslight II, civil- fin was a high point of Aug. 26, offered the on the island. According to ized. We need to evolve a set to the Paragon Agency of the act. Again small crowd Ron of changing clothes of first -nighters a fine Faulk of Fiery Creations: "The standards about such elementary Macon, Ga., for booking.... The she presented a evening of Patterson Singers, Atco pop -gospel "Hair" medley consisting of "Hair," entertainment, as well as a keen bill says they want to control things as catering, loos, access and insight festivals, but one drainage and group, to SAS, Inc., Sidney Seiden- "Do Blondes Have More Fun" and into the nation's musical can't help feeling thus prove we are her award winning evolution from those what it really means is socially responsible. berg's management firm. "Working "Purlie" with early days of that the When you get each selection punctuated earthy, blood and gut a large festival you are dealing Together" is their current single. by an blues to the primarily ... Will Sherman to Del -Mar Rec- appropriate fun wig. present trend of a folksy blues/ with a social event, the rock format. Unsurpassed in Quality at any Price music is secondary. ords in Lancaster, Tex., with "I've Got Love" ended her seg- Signaoff, RCA Records, is "Legislation "Room 205." . . . Shelton Kirby ment of the "David Frost Show" is needed for the III to BeeGee Records which was destined to join that growing good promoters to be in Los An- conceived by Walter protected. geles with "The Colour of a Man," Marks with musical nucleus of new musicians reaching They must not be dragged down out to GLOSSY . . . by Bernie meet the demands of music with those promoters whose produced by Patrick Boyle. Hoffer. Charles Cole- only Ocean, Kama Sutra group, to the man conducted the Jack Cathcart lovers for a less commercial, more interest is making money. The pub- intrinsic sound. He is a poet, per- PHOTOS lic management firm of WBM in To- orchestra. LAURA DENI has to be protected as well, and ceptive and articulate, with a flair 100 -8x10 ronto. . . . Brave Belt, Reprise $13.95 this can only be regulated by law. for communicating his 1000 -8x10 $95.00 group formed by ex -Guess Who thoughts "All major gatherings are pro- Randy Bachman, to Diversified JACKSON 5 and music. 1000 Postcards $55.00 tected by law His selections, COLOR PRINTS -such as football Management Agency for bookings. Hollywood Bowl which, even with- matches-and we must ensure that out the impressive musical ar- 100-8x10 we Firewind, Oklahoma group, to With no other star get good legislation to guide Lizard Records. Gabriel Mekler performers rangements and musicians which $89.00 festival promoters. on the bill, the Jackson 5 1 1000 It is the pro- will produce. filled accompanied him on his debut al- 8x10 COLOR moter's duty to get the facts about Hollywood Bowl with a crowd bum for RCA, included "Blue Spectrum, four -man rock band MOUNTED $175.00 pop festivals over to the legislators. that was predominently young, Duck Fly to North Country," "It's ENLARGEMENTS It's established by now that there from Australia, to Atlanta through black, beautifully garbed and that a Lonely Day," "Sign, Book and 20 "x30" $6.50 3,000 Postcards is little violence at festivals Binder -Porter Productions. Debut screamed a lot more than it ap- Bell," and "New York 30 "x40" $9.50 and Skyline." $120.00 when one analyzes the first -aid single is "I'll Be Gone." . . plauded. Without the excellent Bukka White, who records for Special Spyder Turner to Enchanted Door Color statistics one finds that only 5 session men who fill in on the 5's both Blue Horizon and Arhoolie Process percent of casualties are accounted Management where Joe Messina Motown disks, the group's sound Records, epitomizes that legendary for by drugs. We must get these will produce him for MGM. First was a bit thin for a hall as big as blues figure that has played such facts over to the public." single is "I Can't Make It Any- the Bowl. But still, with 12 -year- an important role in shaping more." Turner hit previously with to- The future of large old lead singer and sex symbol day's musical trends. -0( festivals, his version of "Stand By Me" for Michael OIPyr/Rï Alfandary believes, also lies with Jackson sounding like A past master of his art, he has ñofioc#raPherr the music industry MGM. . . . TV's Dennis Weaver Aretha Franklin having a particu- (Continued l as a whole. to Mercury. He'll cut an LP after on page 22) A Division of JAMES J. KRIEGSMANN (Continued on page 35) completing "McCloud" series for 165 W. 46th St., N.Y. 36 PL 7 -0233 NBC -TV. . Jerry Fuller will produce and bring in new talent for Bell Records. . . . String Cheese Johnstons in to RCA -distributed Wooden Nickel Records. Jim Golden and Barry U.S. Deals Fasman co- produced sextet's debut LP. . . Scepter's Beverly Bremers NEW YORK -The Johnstons, to the Wes Farrell Organization for contemporary Irish folk group, commercials. She's currently ap- have made U.S. deals with Chap- pearing on Broadway in "The Me pell & Co. for worldwide publish- Nobody Knows." . Tony Dar- ing and General Talent Inc. for row to Roulette.... David Patton agency representation. The group to Wooden Nickel. . Willie is on a three -month U.S. tour to Williams, blind soul singer, to coincide with the recent release of Eddie Thomas' new Lakeside Rec- their first Vanguard album, "Col- ords with "The Baa Baa Song." ours of the Dawn." . The Geoffrey Stoner Band Stops on the tour include: to the Florida -based Store Records Gerdes Folk City, N.Y.C., Sept. with "To Love Somebody." . 14 -18; Angela Davis Benefit, Mon- Folk singer Bonnie Koloc to Ova- roe, N.Y., Sept. 18; South St. Sea- tion Records. Norm Christian will port Museum, N.Y.C., Sept. 21; produce. . Jazz singer Chris The Main Point, The Gourmets Haven for Italian Cuisine Bryn Mawr, Pa, Connor to Sanyan Records in Hol- Sept. 23 -26; The Bistro, Atlanta, lywood with her first LP, 163-65WESr481H Sr. NEW 1OPo(,N.Y.10036 Ga., Sept. 27 -Oct. 2; plus addi- "Sketches." produced by Rod Mc- 245 -6138 tional concerts in October at Nas- Kuen. sau Community College, Stoney Genya Raven, former lead singer 13111.111131& Brook University and Saratoga with Ten Wheel Drive, to Co- Springs, N.Y. Dates are being ar- lumbia. . Infinity, L.A. -based ranged throughout September. singing trio, to Uni with "Sap- The Johnstons, regulars on the phire," written by John Carter and campus and concert circuit in En- Tim Gilbert "Incense of and Pep- GLEN CAMPBELL and wife, Billie, right, celebrate his recent opening gland and in Europe, have already permints." Group is managed and at the Greek Theater released in Los Angeles with a welcome home reception. five LP's abroad featuring produced by Frank Slay and Den- Guests include, from left: Bhaskar Menon, members Adrienne Johnston, Capitol Records president; Mick nis Ganim of Chicory productions, Capitol's Anne Murray, special guest star on the Greek bill; Campbell Diners ClubAmerKan ExpressCarte Bla Moloney, Paul Brady and producer che which brought the Strawberry and his wife. The singer -performer is now in Hollywood taping fall Chris McCloud. Alarm Clock to Uni. episodes of the "Glen Campbell 20 Show" with Miss Murray on CBS -TV. SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD

www.americanradiohistory.com Billboard Album Reviews SEPTEMBER 11, 1971

POP POP POP POP JOAN BAEZ (2 LP's) FOUR TOPS' GREATEST JEFFERSON AIRPLANE KRIS KRISTOFFERSON- - - ° - Blessed Are HITS, VOL. 2- Imagine. Me and Bobby McGee. Bark. Vanguard VSD 6570/1 Motown M740L Apple 3379 Grunt FTR 1001 Monument Z 30817 This deluxe two -record set, timed perfectly as the real British Lennon has emerged Originally released before Kristofferson's re- and encompassing her smash hit single, Volume One of their greatest hits proved a Dylan, chronicling his own personal search The Airplane debut on their own label with has been repackaged "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down," the follow-up offers all of the times an LP ingeniously packaged and brilliantly cording success, the IP heavy seler, and for self- expression with that should prove a fast hard seller. By far one and reserviced and with what many consider and more with the which threaten to divide the self into performed. Each member gets his extra- of the top LP's of the week, the program that sales potency honest introspection definitive versions of his own "Me and oblivion. Down -to -earth ordinary licks in, but the ensemble songs, the is one of her most diversified. Potent Baez inclusion of their recent hits. Top Hit in insight, while magnificent Make It Through is steeped "Rock and Roll Island," "When the Earth Bobby McGee," "Help Me performances on Ron Miller's "Heaven Help include "In These Changing Times," "Still string arrangements complement Lennon's the Night," "For the Good Times," "Sun- Kris Kristofferson's "Help Me Moves Again" and "Pretty As You Feel" Us All," Water," "It's All in the Game," "Just Seven latest concept of rock on "Imagine," "Give . and many should be most helpful in the LP's rapid day Morning Comin' Down" could become Make It Through thee Night," Me Some Truth," "How ?," "Oh Yoko" and I Were a Carpenter." of his albums. originals such as "When Time Is Stolen." Numbers" and "If "Crippled Inside." Move over Sgt. Pepper. rise to gold. the more successful

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POP POP POP j. POP L JOHN SEBASTIAN KENNY RO(rERS b VAVARIOUS ARTISTS (3 LP's) - SMOKEY ROBINSON & THE SAVOY BROWN - FIRST EDITION The First Great Rock Festivals MIRACLES Street Corner Talking. THE - The four of U.S - Transition. of the Seventies: Isle of Wight/ One Dozen Roses. Parrot OAS 71047 MS 2041 Reprise MS 2039 Atlanta Pop Festival. Reprise Tamla T312L 30805 Savoy Brown has evolved into one of rock's With the consistency that has made them Columbia G3X bands despite their low -key attack popular chart- riding favorites, Kenny Rogers The title is derived from Sebastian's musical The group's latest two big hits, "Tears of sturdier the best from Atlanta that's almost primitive in comparison to and the First Edition 10 inspirational songs This album combines travelogue with several interpolations, an a Clown" and "Crazy About the la La" anc the best from the Isle of Wight with other heavyweights. Yet Savoy Brown's of some of the top writers of the day, and warm composi- are included here for additional sales value. groups such as Poco, Johnny Q Winter, Ten interesting and nostalgically blues -rock rolls on determinedly behind Kim give them a sincere and creative treatment. of Paul Years Miles Davis, Mountain, Kris tion. Side one is more conventional and They also turn in super treatments Sirnmonds' distinctive lead guitar and The sound is soft, but the group, with its After, Kristofferson, the Allman Brothers, Procol Simon's "Cecilia," and Smokey's own "The Dave Bidwell's Creedence -like punctuations strong vocals and musica¡ arrangements bluely with "Apple Hill" and "Well Well from Harum, , Cactus, and Hunter Gets Captured by the Game" and on drums. "Tell Mama," "Let It Rock" and that complement rather than detract Well" top choices for massive radio pro- blues the tunes, has undoubtedly created more other artists on a three -record set. The "Satisfaction." Strong LP for a heave chart "All I Can Do" are tough, tantalizing chart product. technical quality here is not lacking. gramming. dent. from this tight group.

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years. . . . Capitol's Steve Miller From The Band and Cannonball Adderly Quintet appear at the Beacon Talent In Action Music Capitals Theater, 74th St. & Broadway, for two days starting Tuesday (14), Continued from page 20 THE PERSUASIONS, the World closing a series of weekday sum- of mer dates. Shows resume in the an almost classical approach to LEO KOTTKE handling a blues guitar. His ma- DOMESTIC fall.... Howlin' Wolf, John Lee Bitter End, New York Hooker and Rev. Gary Davis play terial is earthy, sometimes pensive, sometimes satirical, sometimes The Persuasions, an a cappella Hester set to appear at the South Hunter College, Sept. 24. Blues soul group on NEW YORK great Davis risque, but always entertaining. Capitol Records, St. Seaport Pier also performs at a came home after a six -month stint Columbia's New Riders of the Museum at Fulton black gospel music fest set at the His selections, most of which Purple Sage play the Manhattan St. & East River, Tuesday (14). were taken from his new album on on the West Coast. And the group Seaport Museum, Saturday (11). couldn't have had a warmer wel- Center Ballroom, Wednesday (15) The Manhattan Ballroom, Beacon Capricorn's Allman Brothers Horizon Records, included, "Give at 34th St. & 8th Ave.... Carolyn Me an Old Lady," "Bed Spring come then what they received here. Theater and Seaport are expand- Band and Epic's Red Bone will The Persuasions are a dynamic ing the talent scene beyond the appear at the Central Theater, Blues," "Baby Please Don't Go," and "My Mule." group who rely on their voices and Village.... Tom Jones makes his Passaic, N.J., Friday (10). . . La performing skills to add glitter to TOP QUALITY debut at the 2,700 -seat Westbury Martinique, 57 W. 57th St, pre- their act. The usual amplified Music Fair for one week, begin- sents Clark Terry Big Band, Friday QUINCY JONES, razzle -dazzle is missing from this ning Tuesday (7). Mayor Pat Buf- (10), the Billy Taylor Orchestra, act, but no one seems to notice. falino proclaimed 17, ROBERTA FLACK 8X10 has "Tom Jones Sept and Bob Rosengarten's Giving a little of the old and a Week" in the L.I. town... Most Orchestra, Sept. 24. . "Look Greek Theatre, Los Angeles little of the new, they opened with of the material on Anny Murray's Me Up," a musical revue featuring PRINTS These two artists have put to- a wide -open version of "Swanee" next Capitol LP will be sung by song hits of the 20's, opens at the and worked non -stop KROMEKOTE gether an informal concert which through old- LITHOGRAPHED ON HEAVY Miss Murray on her first CBC- new Plaza 9 in the Plaza Hotel, ies like "Sincerely," "Mister Earl" TV special for the new fall sea- Oct. 6. Previews begin Wednesday for Jones, marked his debut as a BLACK & WHITE PRINTS performing artist here, and also the and "I Only Have Eyes for You." son. She has also just completed (15). ED OCHS Topping 500 -- $20.75 1000 -- $31.75 sessions first time the two have worked to- off their act, The Per- in L.A. with Glen Camp- suasions added their own style of COLOR PRINTS bell, in addition to resuming gether here. For nearly two hours tap- LOS ANGELES "Pieces," "Cloud 9" and a show - ing "The Glen Campbell Show." Monday (30), they played jazz and 1000 -- $200.00 blues in an almost non -stop fash- stopping version of "He Ain't . . . Chess' Timmie Rogers will Stoneground Buoys and the both ion, Heavy, He's My Brother" and Send for a sample 8X10 color appear at a Friars' dinner honor- got good reaction to their Whisky with Quincy's dream band con- sisting of 27 pieces plus "You've Got a Friend." Some may print and black & white 8X10 ing the Fifth Dimension, Oct. 3 From a five at bill.... Mr. McGoo to chorus. question the group's potential on plus prices for other sizes in the Waldorf -Astoria. The Bell Rec- Voice of God, Jim Backus signed The atmosphere was designed to records where even super elec- black & white and full details ords' group will also debut as the to narrate Ray Ruff's twin -LP tronic sounds begin to sound bland. first pop outfit to play the new Bible- rocker, "Truth of Truths." be loose and free, with Quincy and on ordering. Miss Flack working together, sepa- But given the right exposure, The John F. Kennedy Center for the According to Gibson and Persuasions should have no trouble. Performing Arts on Monday (13). Stromberg, touring Leon Russell to rately and inspiringly throughout. PICTITRES This concert stand should be very Also on the bill was Capitol's Godfrey Cambridge plays the produce Dylan album in Florida Leo Kottke with a contrastingly 1867 E. FLORIDA ST. St. Regis' Maisonette for three and Nashville between dates. Then helpful in breaking open Miss SPRINGFIELD, MO. 65803 Flack who has low -key performance. Displaying weeks beginning Nov. 15, in his later G & S release says Russell de- not been appearing before audiences with the kind of the versatility of his music, Kottke nies Dylan rumor. . . September worked his way through such is Poco's biggest bread month, frequency here people would 'ap- preciate, as evidenced by their varied numbers as "Tennessee with nine dates already set. . . . Toad," "8 Miles High" and a Bach Jose Feliciano switches manage- strong reaction to her material. From the opening "What's cantata. CINCINNATI ment from Chartwell to Heller - He creates a "homey" atmo- Fischel. Going On" to the lambastingly new and funny "Rev. Dr. Lee," sphere with his tuning stories of Showco Sound of Dallas opens the program was sheer artistry, Oklahoma and Vanilla Gulch which sets the BALLET COMPANY Japan office. . Sid Woloshin marked by the highest degree of mood for his per- composed theme for George Bal- professionalism. Quincy's band in- formances of "Like a Stone Out of Water" and "June Bug." David McLain, Artistic Director lanchine's NYC Ballet piece cluded such top sidemen as Ray And al- "PAMTGG." ... Joe X. Price and Brown, Eric Gayle, Grady Tate, though Kottke appeared to be announces Jack Lloyd form XL productions Toots Thielmons, Hubert Laws, slightly nervous, his amazing, fast to publish Joe X. Price A&Report, Tom Scott, Jerome Richardson, J.J. finger -picking style carried him a bi- weekly newsletter listing re- Johnson, Bobby Bryant, Cat An- past any worries about his per- cording dates in need of song ma- derson, Chuck Rainey and Lincoln formance. DARRELL LEO New York Auditions terial. Mallorca. And did they all swing! RECORDING -A &M's Chuck Quincy played standup and elec- MEL TORME For Advanced Male Dancers Kaye picked up distribution to tric piano and the band's ensemble Magic Mountain, Los Angeles Tom Sparks' ' work was crisp and marked by (ages 17 -20) Walkin' Down a Country Road," after the Sea -West Jones' fine arrangements. There Mel Torme turned to new pas- single started racking up heavy was plenty of room for good, jazz tures with his debut at this amuse- airplay and sales in the Seattle solos and the improvisation ment park's 3,500 -seat Showcase Apply in Person Theatre. Cutting area. . . Dom Frontiere flies his marked the high feeling of the his regular night- own Cessna on the promo route evening. club act to 35 minutes, the singer Sat., Sept. 11 -1:00 p.m. for his Bell single, "Theme of Miss Flack's softly gentle voice received a standing ovation from Champions," featured in "On Any did not belie her ability to belt out an audience which ranged literally AMERICAN BALLET CENTER Sunday," motorcycle documentary. a strong message. "Let It Be Me," from babes in arms to grandpar- "Tradewinds of Our Time," "Oh ents. The younger set dug his 434 Sixth Avenue Watermark's 12 -hour Elvis Happy Day," "Save the People" contemporary tunes, such as Tom Presley radio documentary sold and "Do What You Gotta Do" Paxton's "Whose Garden Was 50 to markets so far. . . . Jethro were all emotional buildups for her This?" while the adults lustily ap- Tull's next is a five -cut single. new arrangement of "Rev. Dr. plauded Tonne's hits from the big Contracts with Cincinnati Ballet Company "To give the customers their Lee." She has band days. money's worth," created a soulful All expenses paid -room and board, living said manager monologue in which the Lord Backed by the park's 16 -piece Terry Ellis. . . . Lou Adler pro- comes down to orchestra led stipend, transportation, plus tuition for advanced duced talk with this Black by Dick Marks, Cheech and Chong's debut Baptist minister and Roberta has Torme led off with a rousing "I comedy album for his Ode label. study at the University of Cincinnati College - the Reverend stating "Right on " which grabbed his Prophesy finished recording Conservatory of Music, official school of Lord" to which the Lord answers audience immediately. From there P. F. Sloane and now goes into "Hold it honey." on he was off and running, turn- the Cincinnati Ballet Company. studios with Little Dion... . 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MOBY GRAPE - JACK DAUGHERTY AND THE HOOKFOOT- CLAUS OGERMAN- HOWARD WALES & Music From the Motion Picture 20 Granit Creek. 1F CLASS OF NINETEEN HUNDRED A&M SP 4316 JERRY GARCIA- Reprise RS 6460 "Fiddler On the Roof." AND SEVENTY ONE - Not that Hookfoot can't use Elton John's RCA LSP 4583 Hooteral I? Douglas 5 KZ A little bit of rock, a little bit of roll, some A&M SP 3038 written endorsement, but one listen to the 30859 acid and an order of chitlins fill this formidable rock tapestries of Caleb Quaye, This re- release of Claus Ogerman's music Ian This album features Garcia on one of the album to the brim with jams from one of The -arranger- producer (The Car- Dave Glover, Duck and Roger Pope from on the Roof" is timed to "Fiddler ever heard in of a the first high energy groups. penters), Daugherty covers a wide variety and this new British group's future seems funkiest guitars context the release, this fall, of the is all there and steamin' through the jungle of music in this delightful program of as sure as their claim to the title of Britain' coincide with pop album. Augmented by the understand- at full speed. "Gypsy Wedding," "About original music, some jazz, some pop, some CSN &Y. Quaye's guitar work will strike up a film version of the longest running Broadway ing organ of Howard Wales, Garcia floats through "South Side Strut," "Up From the Time," "Goin' Down to Texas" and "Wild rock, etc. With a varied audience appeal, following and Duck's vocals provide the hit. Ogerman's very sensitive treatment of Oats Moan," aptly display Grape at its the program should garner heavy MOR right lead on "Movies," Neil Young's "Don't Desert" and "Da Bird Song," like he was the music, along with the running of the the best. There's a lot of nostalgia here, but play and wind up a strong sales item for Let It Bring You Down" and others. A born on the wrong side of tracks. the music is strictly 1971. the charts. solid debut. film, should spark new interest in album. Garcia's name should sell this album alone.

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Paul LPS 2209 Shepp shouts the way ahead to change album, for there is a touch of soul here, BLACK DICK FOR PRESIDENT -Plain Talkin' JOEY WELZ- Vintage Ballads to Remember through his integrated use of voice and which gives the Mighty Joe Young a heavy Hovie Lister, 2001 (Kent) The Statesmen with lead singer Her By. Palmer PLP 13401 is track soul charts. It is all jazz on this LP. The free form music here inside into the keep abreast of musical trends by adapting exceptional, bringing out fire and disci- ghetto and feeling and the group is strictly CHUCK & MARY PERRIN- Life Is a Stream. top pop tunes of the day to RELIGIOUS pline and creating a flair for freedom funky. "Somebody Loan Me a Dime," many of the Sunlight SLT * * ** which has not been so sincere since the days "Honky Tonk" and "Every Man Needs a their inimitable musical format. The result AUTHENTIC MUSIC OF THE AMERICAN IN- PAUL JOHNSON SINGERS-Sing in the 70's of John Coltrane. "Money Blues," take up Woman," have good potential for air play. is a unique form of religious pop. Tunes DIAN (3 LP's)- Everest 3450/3 Bridge S 2222 the first side of the LP and is in three parts With Jimmy (Fash Fingers) Dawkins on gui- here include Your Hand in the Hand" for easy radio programming. "Dr. King, tar, the album has another dimension to it. "Put the Peaceful Warrior." The flow here is phenomenal. and "Bridge Over Troubled Water." CLASSICAL * * ** SCHUMANN: SONATA NO. 1 AND 3 "FAN - TASIESTUCKE"- Claudio Arrau. Philips SAL 3663 DVORAK: SINFONIE NO. 4 OVERTURE "OTHELLO " -London Symphony Orch. (Ro- ALBUM REVIEWS wicki). Phil 6500 124 SPECIAL MERIT PICKS TCHAIKOVSKY / SYMPHONY NO. 6 "PA- BB SPOTLIGHT THETIQUE"- Bernard Haitnik. Phillips 6500 081 Best of the album releases SHOSTAKOVICH ELEVENTH SYMPHONY (YEAR of the week in all cate- ERIC MERCURY -Funky Sound Nurtured in the 1905) - the gories as picked by the BB Houston Symphony Orchestra. Everest POP Fertile Soil of Memphis That Smell of Rock. Review Panel for top sales Enterprise ENS 1020 COMEDY 3310/2 and chart movement. Eric Mercury and Steve Cropper get right GERSHWIN CONCERTO IN F FOR PIANO AND down to a tough, colorblind set of soul -rock JERRY VALE -More. Harmony KH 30759 ORCHESTRA -Leonard Pennario /Pittsburgh that's sure to rekindle the spirit of Otis STEVE ROSSI & SLAPPY WHITE Found Me SPECIAL MERIT Jerry Vale is, undoubtedly, one of the finer -I Symphony Orch. (Steinberg). Everest 3288 Redding in a new generation of fans, who vocalists of our time, and even his re- a White Man You Find Yourself One! Rou- BOYS CHOIR OF THE WOODS- Voices also might listen to Mercury in between Joe Albums with sales potential packaged material has a special appeal to From the Vienna Woods. Everest 3292 Cocker albums. For Mercury sings "like it's lette SR 42065 of special it. Here on the Harmony budget label are that are deserving the only chance he's got," and Cropper's THE ART OF THE COLORATURA -Maria Callas great golden oldies as "You Don't Know The duo gets comedy mileage out of their consideration at both the distinct, thoughtful and tasteful arrangements & Joan Sutherland. Everest 3293 Me," "My Way," "Because" and "More" all respective ethnic backgrounds in re- That Funky Stop this dealer and radio level. done in that special Jerry Vale lift "Smell Music," "Don't LISZT: A FAUST SYMPHONY -Ataulfo Argenta intimate corded -live set. The fact that they have a style. the Feeling" and "Listen With Your Eyes." Conducting L'Orchestra Da La Societe Des A sharp, successful tangent for Stax. strong track in nightclubs and TV shows Concerts Du Conservatoire De Paris and FOUR STARS where they have worked. Subjects covered L'Orchestre De La Suisse Romande. Everest IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIW11111111111111 ALEX BEVAN -No Truth to Sell. Big Tree * * * *Albums with sales potential from Italians, 3294/2 BTS 2006 range Soul Brethern, Truman within their category of More Album Bevan enters the heavily competitive track and pot. Only one cut is not recom- Capote music and possible char' of new -style writer /singers of lyrical free mended for airplay, although some of the COUNTRY * * ** Reviews verse and could come out a winner. The items. on the may i.e., songs are rich in everyday imagery and per- subjects for bity restrict, RED LANE -The World Needs a Melody. RCA Pages 21 & 35 sonally interpreted; "Take Your Time," "No adultry and the pill. LSP 4576 Truth to Sell," "Ease Your Load," "Linda's ARCHIE CAMPBELL -Didn't He Shine. RCA 11IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII01111111 II1I111111IIIIIIIIIIIIII1111IIIIIIIIIIII111111II11111II1111j Song" and "Brady Street Hotel" stand out. 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to Warners- Reprise. Also doing work at United were Westwood From appear at the Landmark... . Jr., currently at the Frontier, will record his sec- Talent In Action Music Capitals ond album for Daybreak in Los Angeles. The "time and space" Continued from page 22 of the late . Eliciting of the World album will feature several songs "yeah, sing it" from many listen- penned by Sinatra. ing in a fine, varied set of tunes. ers, Kelly continued with his im- Lee Capitalizing DOMESTIC Jerry Lewis, who has two on his "It Was a personation of . Later records on the charts, at the Land- Very Good Year" TV series, came Stephen Stills' "Love the mark till Monday (13). . . RCA Torme really hit it big when he One You're With," a long version Continued from page 22 L.A. PLAYDATES - Quincy superstar Elvis Presley backed by cranked out a medley of top tunes of "Ohio," Bob Dylan's "Lay Lady Jones and Roberta Flack this week the Imperials and In- made popular by Artie Shaw, the Capitol with album 31, "Letter- Lay," which the group recently at the Greek. . Richard Wil- spirations and five personal Dorseys, , men Love Book." mu- et al. recorded, and ended with their liams to Playboy Club.... Roger sicians augmenting the 30 -mem- His usual drum solo also received first smash, "Twist and Shout." An SOUNDTRACK -Barbra Strei- Williams and Little Dion at Magic ber Las Vegas Hilton Orchestra a big hand, and then his "Bye, aurally visually Mountain. and exciting act. sand stars in "Love Sounds" for opened at the hotel for a four - Bye Blackbird" finale on guitar Eight tore the house young men who call them- her company, First Artists, in tan- TOURING - Carpenters first week run. The engagement fol- down. His rendition selves Natural Essence opened dem with Chartoff -Winkler pro- European tour in September in- lows closely the release of his of "You Made Me So Very Hap- py," made the show, again with much percus- ducing team. Film is drama about cludes Paris, Berlin, Venice and latest RCA album "Love Letters popular by Blood, Sweat sion. Although proving themselves a marriage break -up. . Johnny London, for the Royal Family in From Elvis," and coincides with & Tears, was excellently done in true, a full -fledged jazz ensemble, they Williams finished studio dates for Albert Hall.... Moody Blues re- the release of "A Touch of Gold, typical Torme fashion. seemed to lack "Fiddler turn Vol. maturity in their On the Roof" music stateside after a year. . . II." While Torme was topping the stage presence. Solo track. Film will have Stan Kenton Amaret instruments a twin LP taking 19 -piece band recording artist Judy 8 p.m. show, Rick Nelson and included flute, trombone and sax. set. . Leslie Bricusse did the cross country on 160 dates, 55 at Lynn who appears at the Flamingo Company (four musicians) came on Singer Yvonne Fletcher coolly pre- songs for new London stage musi- schools.... Blood, Sweat & Tears will headline the Los Angeles for a rousing 10 o'clock show sented "The cal about Henry getting ready Other Side of Town" VIII, "Great to hit the road again County Fair Sept. 27 -30 in Po- that had the younger set applaud- and Rasheed Ali in particular Harry. . . with ". sings Charlie Starr. Bob Gib- mona and the Kern County Fair ing throughout. couldn't hide some beautiful flute Mr. and Mrs. Fred son joins forces .1 Karlin's "Can with Flying Bur- Oct. and 2 in Bakersfield. . . . FRANK BARRON playing. It Be True ?" in "Marriage of a rito tour. NAT FREEDLAND Mac Davis returns to the Sahara Also stepping out with plenty of Young Stockbroker." . . . Singers Aug. 31 for three weeks with Bud- Steve Lawrence percussion was Airto Moreira, of and the unrelated LAS VEGAS dy Hackett. . . . With two more IRENE REID Carol Lawrence guest-star on sep- years on his Riviera lounge Brazilian origin. Combining native con- Trude Heller's, New York musical instruments with standard arate episodes of "Medical Center." Dionne Warwicke re -mixed part tract, Jan Murray will play his Nancy Wilson featured on TV of her Irene Reid, Polydor artist, a Western ones, his group stretched latest album at United future dates at the hotel in the the limits of organized special of Sopot Pop Festival in Recording. This is her last album Versailles Room. modern -day temptress with a song, sound. While whistling and singing, More - Poland. for Scepter before she moves over (Continued on page 35) bewitched her opening night au- dience at Trude Hellers with a ira created effects both mysterious varied assortment of tender, hu- and fancy -free with his drums and morous and soulfull love songs. a variety of other percussion in- struments. CHRIS GARTEN Her phrasing, simplicity and ease of style, her tonal and vocal nuances, provoked a response in KAREN WYMAN the audience similar to a pastor holding sway over his congrega- ,l'airmo,tt Hotel, San Francisco tion. Karen Wyman has a voice that Her excellent voice, in every can belt like Ethel Merman, tear range, can be warm and soft, your soul out like Barbra Strei- sexy and exciting, and the lyrics, sand, a sound, personality and so very important, are sung with style all her own, the delivery of a a total clarity so they can be mature woman and the winsome- grasped and digested. ness of a shy young girl - all Her excellent sense wrapped up in a sexy little 18 -year- of humor old package. was displayed when she mono - All loged between numbers about the This newly signed Columbia re- hazards of a cheating man. Poised corder went over big with the so- and confident throughout, she phisticated audience in the hotel's segued into the next number in Venetian Room. Karen sings from brilliant fashion. her guts, and she gives everything new she's got. Musically she's at her At the performance caught, B.B. King emerged from the au- best in low -key ballads, such as dience and shared the stage with "Until It's Time for Me to Go." her. He rendered a humorous an- In such numbers, her excellence swer song to her cheating man in pitch and phrasing are apparent for X72 number. and her sound is more relaxed. Her performance was superbly She does a Bill Reddio jazz ar- rangement of "Some Day My All NEW 150, 250 and 500 series backed by an outstanding group which sustained the quality of the Will Come" and "I Don't amplifiers for bass and guitar. All performance. Know How to Love Him," from NEW sound control with two sep- "Jesus Christ, Superstar," plus NORM BFRKOWITZ other numbers that require belt- arate channels to give you complete ing. She does this well -perhaps control over your sound. One JOHN DAVIDSON too well- because she seems to channel with exclusive Selectone, be giving more than the music de- Riviere Hotel, Las Vegas mands. She has a natural enthusi- and the other channel with in- John Davidson proves he's a asm and a deep well of feeling - dependent bass, middle and treble showman as well as a good singer which require a mite of restraint controls. with repertoire ranging from Elvis lest her bubble runneth over. Presley hits to ballads. She shows a delightful knack for All NEW special effects for the He gains audience rapport by comedy and a talent for a bit of working dancing in a hat medley, mood and music you play. 250 to and with the crowd complete rather than just singing to them. with props. The songs here include and 500 series units available with Throughout the show he plugs his "Put on Your Old Gray Bonnet," full -control fuzz (distortion), selec- new Columbia record, "Say It "Puttin' on My Top Hat," "Mimi," tive boost (including expression Again," in a humorous manner. "Smile," "Lovely Bunch of Coco - At the end of the show he passes nutus," "Varsity Drag," and "As pedal for Wah -Wah type sounds), out copies to ringsiders. Time Goes By." reverb, tremolo and vibrato. The high point of his show was SHIRLEY LEWIS HARRIS achieved when he sat down and Kustom has put it ALL together. offered a series of love songs in- See your nearest Kustom dealer and cluding "Love Story," "If You St. Regis Hotel to Could Read My Mind" and "Rainy see for yourself why Kustom is Days and Mondays." Open New Season America's best seller. Backed by the Jack Cathcart Orchestra, he closes his segment NEW YORK-The Maisonette with a future tense version of of the St. Regis- Sheraton will open "May Way." LAURI DENI its new season Wednesday (15) with a new accent on contem- KUSTOM ELECTRONICS, INC. porary talent. Headlining the first Chanute, Kansas 66720 ISLEY BROTHERS two weeks will be Lana Cantrell. AIRTO MOREIRA Following Miss Cantrell will be Mel Torme, Oct. 4 -16; Erroll NATURAL ESSENCE Garner, Oct. 18 -30; The Seekers, Beacon Theatre, New York Nov. 1 -13; Godfrey Cambridge, Nov 15 -Dec. 4, and Peter Nero, Music might be described as sounds in Dec. 6 -18. George Cort and his time (for time substitute orchestra will return for another lots rle adoakra ye. rhythm). A 13 -piece band racked season. up an assortment of rhythms to the sounds of the Isley Brothers on Aug. 17. Fringed and dancing, the trio opened their set to a sparse but devoted audience with ADVERTISING IN "It's Your Thing." Brother Kelly soloed in "Feel Like the World (Is BUSINESSPAPERS Closing in on Me)" and rapped the MEANS BUSINESS song up with a breathtakingly close resemblance to the guitar sound 24 SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD

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What's Happening Agencies See Campuses Using S Acts By BOB GLASSENBERG Softer Sounds & Smaller Continued from page l only ask for a good sound system has been in the past. I also think Once again the season is upon us. But it really has never ended. from the suiools. It is not like a that the in -town promoters will The scenes on campuses across the country are continual and chang- there has even been some trouble huge rock group with nine or 10 take up a great deal of the slack ing. This column has always tried to reflect those changes and acted as with promoters in Cincinnati and musicians, then road managers and in towns where colleges have cut a sort of pulse /informer to all who have read it. This will continue. Cleveland. the rest. The acoustic artists are their budgets. But the main event which will hit this year will be the It is a means of communications for all people who have anything "Schools seem to be booking cheaper and entertain just as well But I think rock opera 'Jesus Christ, Super- do with music has a flow, however sporadic as any other artists. to the campus scene. It late in many cases," said Bruce even the artists are going for ex- star.' It will be the biggest draw- it may seem at times. And it has a purpose, as previously outlined. Nichols of General Talent Inc. posure this year, which leads to ing campus attraction in history." This year, the intentions of the column remain the same. And "They are not taking chances on album sales instead of the big kill James Crawford from Universal with the constantly growing awareness of campus events and how booking acts that the students will on campus." Attractions sees a return to the not see. Either the campuses are they help to mold the country's thought processes, the drive of the Nichols also said that there roots of music on campuses this column becomes more important than ever. waiting to poll the students or season. "I think, from our book- the entertainment committees are were more communication between Communication in the world community can form the opinions campuses. This factor, he said ing trends, that studens are look- in a tight money situation. I think the of everyone involved. It is the purpose of these few weekly lines to probably caused the move to ing to the roots of music, also that it might have to do with Chuck Berry types as well as the enlighten and instruct all who read them. the -booking that many schools booking lesser known artists. "They over are more aware of the stage pres- established and the new groups. If this cross -communication is to take place, there must be input did last year so there might be But really, many of the older ar- from the sources which create the environment of the campus. I budget this year." ence of an act rather than the chart cuts position." tists, are new, relatively, to these therefore, extend an invitation to all who have something to say, young people. "The acoustic acts are getting Leveling good or bad, about events, people and the environment of music and a lot more action through our Off "The money situation seems its role in communication. agency this year," Nichols said. Steve Leiber of William Morris pretty level. But it is the type of I find it difficult to explain to myself how those people who "They are easier to book and there has seen a leveling off of prices for artist which seems to be changing. attended the Radio Programming Forum in Chicago, have failed to is not a hassle with travel arrange- groups. "This is a natural turn of As far as promoters are concerned, write to me with their comments. Radio connotes communication and ments, because most of these artists events," said Leiber. "I do not we are obligated to uphold any carry their own equipment (Continued on page 37) that is what this column is all about. But I stress the point that this and see the spiraling of prices as there is not a column devoted strictly to the medium of campus radio, for that is only part of the whole medium of campus. Yes, part of the whole. Radio reflects events on campus. But the events themselves, the music and the people who make that music are of utmost Campus Radio Underwent Vast importance. The campus store is also part of the campus medium, as is the theater and the campus entertainment committee. There is information there, some of which I can gleen from my sources. But if Changes in Past 3 Yrs: Draper you read this column, indeed this magazine, than you must realize that we are operating on a two -way street. This is the output, you NEW YORK -There have been "If we can help to improve the their drug lyric ruling, no one ex- are the input. Remember that, the next time or vast changes in campus radio dur- quality of campus radio, their cept a few campus stations and whoever come to your campus and gives out free singles with four ing the past three years, according commercial strengh will also im- perhaps one commercial station cuts from different artists. Remember that, the next time an extensive to Ken Draper, president of Pro- prove. And this commercial po- bothered to question the intention campaign for an artist is undertaken at the campus. Remember your gramming db, Hollywood. "Stu- tential is enormous, perhaps up to and constitutionality of the de- dents have become more involved Instead, 'One Toke Over the role as input whenever is one billion per year. As their com- cision. there any information which might inspire in the activities of the country and Line,' was taken off the air in or help in mercial and economic strength someone this country on another campus. The address is their local communities over the grows, so grows the campus. many markets. There must be 165 W. 46th St., New York, N.Y. 10036. past few years and have therefore "Right now," Draper continued, some sense of community involved * * * influenced a wide sphere even out- "commercial radio can best illus- and I see the only place to de- The Radio and Television Commission of the Southern Baptist side of their communities," Draper trate to campus radio how not to velop this sense as being through Convention has a show called "Powerline," running 28 minutes in commented. do it. I love commercial radio but campus stations, where the broad- length and featuring a Top 40 format. There are three breaks in the "There is a new importance there are too many non- contribu- casters already have some idea of show and full gain which can be faded for spots, PSA's placed on the campus as far as tors in this industry and in each what the terms `brother' and `fel- or whatever. It is on tape at 71/2 i.p.s and available to all campus society is concerned and this in- individual market. The community low broadcaster' are all about," radio at no charge. volvement and importance has service on most commercial sta- said Draper. made all society Life of Radio About 75 stations are on the show already. If interested, write of wake up, so to tions is so mechanical that it really speak, to major issues. I believe does not reach the audience. There "Campus radio broadcasters will to Paul M. Stevens, 6359 West Freeway, Fort Worth, Tex. 76116. that campus radio is growing in is also no community in radio as be the life of radio, as youth is to Call (817) PE 7 -4011. this area. It has not reached its far as I can see." life itself. If radio is to become peak, but even now, commercial Draper's illustration of the radio the potent force it could be, it will A new album recorded by the North Texas State University jazz programmers are more aware of non -community was the drug lyric be due to the youth who learn their laboratory band is now on sale. "Lab '71," was recorded at Sunset this involvement and are beginning question posed by the FCC, par- trade at a campus station and come Sounds, Dallas, and features original compositions by the students at to look to the campus for some of alleled with the Pentagon Paper out with that sense of spirit, esprit the university. Each composer mixed his own track and that ain't their guidelines. question posed by the Federal de corps, creativity involvement easy. "Campus radio has the ability to government. "The newspapers and love and inject into the indus- assimilate The album costs $5 in the U.S. and $6 outside formats from con' banned together. If one was en- try of commercial radio and the the country. This merciai stations. And in turn, the music industry itself," Draper is a non -profit joined not to print the Papers, educational project produced b, the students from commercial stations have seen that another one printed them the next added. North Texas State and Leon Breeden, director of NTSU's eight jazz it is more effective for youth to day. When the FCC came out with (Continued on page 37) lab bands. For copies, send money to North Texas Lab Band, Box talk to youth. Therefore, a trend 5038, North Texas Station, Denton, Tex. 76203. is developing towards hiring young people for those commercial sta- tions with, say, 18 -24 demo- 'Whole World Radio' graphics. It is really a circle. The slow change in commercial radio and the involvement and awareness Concept, Play at WGSU -FM of our student population has changed the medium vastly," he GENESEO, N.Y.-WGSU -FM, ture of life on earth and that art, continued. "And I do not feel that under the direction of John Dav- science, metaphysics, separated the peak of this interchange has lin, station manager, will begin a for so long in the specialized world been reached or is anywhere in new concept in broadcasting with of Western man, are reconverging sight. The involvement with and of the upcoming term, "Whole World in our minds while they never sep- youth has only started and there Radio." It will be the station's arate in the real world.' ... Thus are really no outside traditions new format. (Continued on page 37) which have made any real con- Davlin said: "We must take tributions aside from variations on these three words separately and certain commercial radio formats." then unify them to discover the Draper sees a major contribution meaning of this new format. from the commercial radio field 'Whole' is meant to convey the which must be further exploited concept that life is a process of 45 rpm RECORDS and utilized. "We must supply becoming . that one can no product like relevant political news longer specialize in a single disci- oldies by mail and similar items to campus sta- pline and hope truthfully to ex- tions. There must be objectivity in press a clear picture of its relation- this news. This will improve the ships in the environment, especially quality of campus radio immensely in the intermedia network of OLDIES and eventually, the campus broad- cinema, television, and radio caster will be able to assemble and which now function as nothing less from broadcast the news on his own, than the nervous system of man- without the help of the commercial kind. Man is now emerging from 1955 programmer. Simply put, the cam- a very long period characterized by pus broadcaster will learn by enslavement to this system. The to B.B. KING, ABC /Dunhill artist, will make an extensive campus tour listening. This has always been the further concept of 'Whole', is from September through November. The Blues master began Tuesday case and has worked in the past. that 'freedom is fusion,' as Nor- 1970 (7), at the Boston Commons. His appearances include Indiana Uni- Most campus broadcasters who are man Brown puts it . . . 'that life All original artists. versity, Bloomington, Saturday (18); Bethune -Cookman College, really interested know more about becomes art when there is no dif- For complete catalog send $1.00 Daytona Beach, Sept. 22; Dade County Jr. College, Miami, Sept. 23; the commercial stations in their ference between what we are and (deductible from any subsequent order) the University of Virginia, 25; market and across the country what we do. We must reject any Charlottesville, Sept. Monmouth College, to: West Long Branch, N.J., Oct. 2; plus the University of Vermont, than the commercial broadcasters. system which is meant to convey a Burlington; the University of Maryland, College Park; Muskingum Col- The students care about radio and mutually exclusive idea.' . . . 'We BLUE NOTE SHOP lege, New Concord, Ohio; State University of New York, Buffalo; the not just as a means of making must realize that the 20th Century 156 Central Ave., Albany, N.Y. 12206 University of South Carolina; and the University of Miami. money." is seeing a metamorphosis in the na- SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD 25

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The Fourth Annual Billboard Radio Programming Forum

Chicago, Aug. 19 -21

... a report of the highlights

Hal Cook, publisher of the Billboard, opens the fourth annual Radio Programming Forum sponsored by the magazine. More than 400 of the leading programming executives from the U.S., Canada, and abroad attended the three -day meeting at the Hotels Ambassador, Chicago.

SESSION ONE

Chairman: Claude Hall, Radio -TV Editor, Billboard. Speakers: Brad S. Miller, president, The Exciting New Sound of Radio Mobile Fidelity Productions, Chatsworth, Calif.; James Gabbert, general manager, KIOI- FM, San Francisco. Quadrasonic Broadcasting

MILLER: sound." Matrix broadcasters, if phonic 4- channel sound." Miller to allow "any indi- the FTC approves the brief, would demonstrated various attributes of Refusing have to state: vidual, corporation, "The program just discrete quadrasonic sound using major retail- heard was electronically processed equipment provided by James B. er, or mass merchandiser" to de- for broadcast to simulate quadra- Lansing speakers and RCA. cide for him, independent Brad Miller said that ab- solutely no records of his will ever GABBERT: cost of replacing some studio be released in matrix form of Accenting his speech on quad - equipment. Discrete broadcasting R quadrasonic sound. The pioneer in rasonic broadcasting with an air - can be done in the - same band width without affecting PROGF quadrasonic sound told a capacity check taped 20 miles from his other fre- quencies, he said. And the beauty FC audience at the opening of the station, KIOI -FM, San Francisco, of the Dorren system is that it's fourth annual Billboard Radio to demonstrate the true 4- channel compatible and regular stereo re- Programming Forum that he was separation provided by discrete ceivers and monaural receivers will filing a brief with the Federal broadcasting, James Gabbert re- pick up the broadcasts without BILL Trade Commission calling for all lated how he became involved in distortion. He said that a 405 -page matrix product, which he referred pioneering discrete quadrasonic report, compiled with the help of to as "simulated," to the broadcasting along with Louis Dor- a computer, had been presented to carry ren and Tom Lott. Dorren invented the Federal Communications following consumer notice, if Com- the system, he said. Cost for con- mission on the new system, but Independent record producer Brad Miller, a pioneer in quadrasonic passed by the FTC: "This recording verting an FM station to the Dor- that approval might take as long sound, and James Gabbert, left, a pioneer in quadrasonic broadcasting, was electronically re- processed to ren system of quadrasonic broad- as a year. However, that report team up to demonstrate and present details on the future of music simulate quadraphonic 4- channel casting would only be $500-the "blew their minds," he said. and radio.

SESSION TWO Chairman: Claude Hall, Radio -TV Editor, Billboard. Speakers: James P. Storer, vice The Interdependence of Radio and Record president, radio division, Storer Broadcasting, Cleveland; Shelby S. Singleton Jr., president, Shelby Singleton Corp., Nashville; Joe Smith, executive vice president, Warner Industries for Profitable Operations Bros. Records, Burbank, Calif.; John T. Murphy, president, Avco Broadcasting, Cincinnati.

STORER: station throughout the country in SMITH: SINGLETON: it is exposed to the listener, there Rapping the music industry for major markets, Storer emphasized Joe Smith, a former air per- Shelby Singleton, whose opera- is at least a chance that the prod- recording the same tunes over and the differences of the stations and sonality, explained his view of an tions include Plantation Records, uct will be heard and perhaps over on albums, James Storer their semi -autonomy as the key to air personality, satirically outlining emphasized the fact that basically bought." spoke of the continuous increase success. "A direct result of these an imaginary personality's career the record company and radio sta- Singleton emphasized the time of AM and FM outlets across the policies has been the development from the beginning at perhaps, a tion are twins. "Any time a rec- factor involved in creating a rec- country, the diversity of music of program formats specially ori- college radio station, to the big ord doesn't hit at a radio station, ord. "There are at least 1,000 available, and the constantly splin- ented to the needs and interests time where many air personalities, it just doesn't have it in the hours involved in making a prod- tering audience as creating a de- of at least one major audience explained Smith, have heads so grooves," said Singleton. "In the uct. Consequently, all we, as rec- mand for the best record product factor in each market," Storer large that they cannot get through studio, the first thing a producer ord companies ask is that you, as available from each and every said. "The guiding principle has the studio door. "Power unfortu- and group are aware of is: will programmers listen to our product company. been to avoid programming dupli- nately corrupts," said Smith. the new product be auditioned by more than eight bars. We make Using the six Storer AM out- cation within the general limits of "There is ego involved and a the air personalities? We have to the entertainment for you to en- lets as examples of the average (Continued on page 34) (Continued on page 34) aim our product at radio and if (Continued on page 34) 26 SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD

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MURPHY: another side to the story. He Playing tape reports from his pleaded for communication be- various station managers across tween the record industry and the country, John T. Murphy, radio industry, particularly his sta- president of Avco Broadcasting, tion, to be reopened. "The com- provided still another side to the munication flow at our station is quality of record companies and practically non -existant," s a i d radio stations. Howard Kester, Howe. Howe added that perhaps manager of KYA, San Francisco, the reason for the gap at his sta- said that his station put one day tion was that the good music sta- RAD each week aside for promotion tion did not announce the names PROGRAt men. "We see everyone who takes of the product it played on the the time to see us and bring their air. "But we answer phone calls FORI, product," said Kester. "No respon- and give all the information on a sible broadcaster would keep out record, including its catalog num- a promotion man who knew about ber." Howe pleaded for equal co- BILLBC his product and popular taste." operation from record companies. Bob Howe, general manager of Cliff Hunter, of Avco's WOAI, WRTH, Wood River, Ill., serving San Antonio, stated that a good the greater St. Louis area, offered (Continued on page 34) Speaking is James Storer. Waiting to speak, from left: Joe Smith, John Murphy, Shelby Singleton.

SESSION THREE Chairman: Irwin Steinberg, president, Mercury Records, Chicago. Speakers: Robert E. Lee, commissioner, Federal Communications Commission, Washington; George Wilson, program director, WOKY, Milwaukee; Neil Bogart, co- president, Buddah Records, New Will Censorship of Lyrics Kill Radio's Appeal! York.

LEE: all views that do not present a Bogart also urged that some The drug notice to radio stations clear and present danger to so- young people be put on the FCC. earlier this year was just a reitera- ciety. The licensee is responsible "These are the people who know tion of past policy and not a new for everything on the air except what the music is about and what one, according to Robert E. Lee, political announcements," he con- it means. They should decide what commissioner with the Federal tinued. should be allowed over the air- Communications Commission. Lee equated the drug lyric no- waves." "Nothing was said in the notice tice to a directive sent out several He also mentioned trouble he that a licensee is barred from play- years ago by the FCC to foreign encountered with Brewer and ing a certain kind of record," Lee language stations asking the sta- Shipley's "One Toke Over the said. "We would not fault a per- tion managers to make sure they Line" being thought a drug song son who disagrees with us; we just know what was being said over the and the reluctance of several sta- want that person to make judgment airwaves. tions to play Lou Christie's "Waco" on the record." In response to a BOGART: single because some station man- question, Lee said if a radio sta- agers thought that the "brownie" tion "played a record glorifying Neil Bogart stated that "1984 is mentioned in the song was a code sex or drugs after they had de- closer than we think. Without con- word for a type of drug. cided to play it, just playing that sulting the music industry and not one record would not affect the specifying where the complaints WILSON: station at license renewal time. In came from, the FCC came down Veteran program director George fact, we (FCC) would defend him with the drug lyrics notice" which Wilson said that his station will even though we would disagree "spread fear and paranoia." not play an album cut shortened with him. for single release when the longer "The notice was just to advise "Censoring is wrong. It promotes version presented what he consid- stations that they should evaluate stupidity and is basically antiso- ered to be a bad influence on chil- the records they play. At license cial," he continued. "There should dren. "If we did play that single, renewal time, we just check to see be no controls. We are supposed we would be encouraging children if they served an audience. We to be adults enough to make up to buy a product which could be aren't checking for any specific our own minds. What the govern- detrimental to them," he said. He Irwin H. Steinberg raps about the record industry prior to introducing records the station may have ment has done is play 'under the felt that WOKY had no problem speakers, from left: Neil Bogart, George Wilson, FCC Commissioner played. The FCC wants to allow sheets' with record titles." about such records. Robert E. Lee.

SESSION FOUR Chairman: Irwin Steinberg, president, Mercury Records, Chicago. Speakers: Peter Yarrow, How the Producer and Artist See Music True Music, New York; John Kay, leader, Steppenwolf, Los Angeles; Marvin Stuart, vice president, Curtom Records, Chicago; Felix Cavaliere, leader, New Rascals, New York. and Audiences Changing

YARROW: KAY: ated, John Kay, leader and pro- come all boundaries, but lately Peter Yarrow of the legendary Stating that he felt Woodstock ducer of the Steppenwolf, said there was a stalemate in quality Billboard Staffers Peter, Paul & Mary trio, was posi- stood out as one of the few events that more good music was being and few new musical strides. He tive and optimistic about where where something good was cre- created because music had over- hit at the change in the concert Attending Forum music is going. Music is far more audence, saying that they are not The Billboard had nine ex- important in our lives today and as attentive as in the past. A high executives participating in the reflects a troubled time, the con- percentage of the audience go to fourth annual Forum, including fusion of the people and their a concert either out of boredom Hal Cook, publisher; Claude Hall, radio -TV editor; Bob search for spirituality. He con- or because of the drug scene there. tended that people are relating to Glassenberg, assistant radio -TV He felt that many people today editor; Earl Paige, Chicago edi- each other through music now would more than ever. The concert au- rather stay home and listen tor; Don Ovens, director of dience that is the most attentive to a record than attend a concert charts & reviews; Ira Trachtet, or caring is the audience at the or even listen to the radio. He manager, charts & reviews; Joe peace movement, or where the spoke of a weakness and lack of Taras, chief, Record Source In- ternational; George Knemeyer, vibes are good for any affirmative RADIO direction in FM radio. movement as opposed to just an- PROGRAMMING correspondent; Steve Lappin, other rock concert. Yarrow hit FORUM regional sales. Photographer also at the challenge of radio cen- CAVALIERE: was Joe Gino, United Photogra- sorship, how vital the free ex- BILLBOARD Stating that when phers, Chicago. Forum was or- change of ideas is to maintain first started performing, audiences ganized and directed by Cole- your audience. He also felt that seemed to find more joy in the man Finkle, James O. Rice, As- the record companies had gone music, Felix Cavaliere said there sociates, New York. overboard with releases on Jesus were basically two kinds of au- rock. Yarrow stated that the myth dience today -the kind who had of the is STUART: star over, that people like nowhere else to go or who Dylan are known to their came audience there Indicating that he was in favor as artists but more importantly as because of the drug scene of small audiences rather than people trying to help less fortu- and were never really there and large concert crowds for his acts, nate people. He pointed to the the kind who came to a concert Stuart said that today's music is recent Madison Square Garden searching. Perhaps searching for needed to pull us together. Man- concert with for God, perhaps feeling that in music ager of and Curtis the starving people of Pakistan. they can find peace and quiet. He Mayfield, Stuart said that large He indicated a major change in felt music should lift people out massive concerts are killing the live concert work is already in progress of the everyday drudgery of living. entertainment industry. Music in that artists are doing more and i Artists and producers sank their teeth into communication problems. Cavaliere felt it was the responsi- plays a vital part in people's lives, more worthwhile benefits and are bility of musicians to make their he said, and as the world continues more concerned with these than From left: Petter Yarrow, Felix Cavaliere, Marvin Stuart, Irwin H. Stein- fans feel drugs "is what's not hap- to change, the audiences change the regular rock or folk concert. berg and John Kay. pening." with it. SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD 27

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SESSION FIVE Chairman: Don Graham, general manager, Mendes /Graham Associates, Los Angeles. Speakers: Don Imus, air personality, WGAR, Cleveland; Pat Patterson, air personality and Developing a Strong Morning Show program director, WKIX, Raleigh.

IMUS: ing air personalities, he said, is know where he was going with his Advocating, tongue in cheek, that they don't prepare their shows. show at 10 a.m... . I don't even that in order to be a successful He spoke of listening to one Chi- think he knew at 7 a.m when he morning air personality all you cago air personality who "didn't went on the air" have to do "is talk dirty and play the hits," air personality Don Imus PATTERSON: in the morning and quite success- said that it's important today to The choice of oldies plays an ful, he said. He spoke of preparing give listeners a chance to become important role in attracting the his show and continuing to type up a rebel in a society that "sends copy while a record was playing target demographics of a morning him his mail marked: 'Occupant.' during his show. Music is audience, according to Pat Patter- second- I don't think the average man tied ary to attracting teens and young son, up in traffic on the freeway wants morning personality at WKIX adults on a morning show; "they'll to be reminded that he's late for who has established himself as a go along with you depending on a job he probably hates." The job giant in the market. "It's a mistake what's between the records." Oldies of an air personality is to relate to think Little Richard for a morn- (WKIX plays an oldie every third to people's emotions and one of ing audience is any less iritating record in the morning) are a meth- the few remedies to today's prob- than he was 15 years ago." The od of holding adults. He keeps lems is poking fun at grim situa- rules in morning radio on a Top close check of records played be- tions. He kept an audience of 40 station aren't as strict as during cause "it only takes about twice program directors and general the other parts of the day. The during a week for a listener to be- Don Imus goes into his "reverend" bit. At left is Pat Patterson. Don managers roaring in laughter with three Top 40 stations in Southern come convinced you're playing the Graham is at right. examples. The fault of many morn- Broadcasting are all "free form" same records all the time."

SESSION SIX Chairman: Arthur Mogull, vice president, a &r, Capitol Records, Hollywood. Speakers: Ted Randal, president, Ted Randal Enterprises, Hollywood; John Detz, general manager, Taking a Fresh Look al Your Format WABX -FM, Detroit.

RANDAL: not always a good station. "It can taping an hour of his program and Audience involvement is the key be that nobody else is any better." stripping it of everything but the to success in radio today and, to His belief is that the personality content the d e e j a y delivers. today must be achieve this one -to -one rapport involved in the "Chances are you'll have a piece community so that he can relate of tape this long," he said, hold- with listeners, stations must back to his listeners. To accurately ing his hands less than two feet is away and analyze what going measure the contribution of a per- apart. "It'll represent one -tenth of said out over the airwaves, pro- sonality to show. he advocated 1 percent personality." gramming consultant Ted Randal. There's a formula for measuring DETZ: he said, there is a crisis in library a format and it consists of two Feeling that some of the listen- space. "We receive about 15 al- parts -mechanics and personality. ers of WABX -FM are now grow- bums a day." He cut back shifts were Bill -consulted stations ing older and "into a different of the air personalities from four tops in mechanics- jingles. com- kind of music," John Detz said, hours six days a week to only five mercials, records. news, and the "I think there will develop progres- days because of the time the staff implementation of other ingredi- sive MOR. progressive Top 40, spend music when ents. However, Drake -formats are and other forms of progressive must listening to usually low in personality, he felt. formats. Our listeners can't go they're not on the air. "But how The trick in successful radio is to back to regular Top 40 radio. many air per- balance mechanics and personality. Community involvement helped his sonalities spend time in the com- Bring up your personality per- station, he said, overcome "creep- munity in which they serve? Do centage and you can beat a Drake - ing elitism." Thus a crisis of es- they get involved in voter regis- type station, he said. He felt that trangement between personalities tration, consumer rap sessions, Artie Mogull felds a difficult question from the floor while speakers the No. 1 station in a market is and audience has lessened. Now, drug clinics ?" Ted Randal, center, and John Detz, right, listen.

SESSION SEVEN Chairman: Lindsley Schutz, Frank M. Magid Associates, Cedar Rapids, la. Speakers: Turning Research Data Into Gene Nelson, vice president, WLCS, Baton Rouge, La.; Dr. Herbert Kay, president, Herbert Kay Research, Montclair, N.J. Programming Concepts

NELSON: representation of the market. The inducing audience crossover to Although new research tech- greater the fractionalization of your station, by inducing non-radio niques are being developed and samples. the less accuracy of re- listeners to tune in, and by in- refined. noted Gene Nelson. it is search. To do motivational re- creasing the span of your au- important to understand the meth- search you must have a basic un- dience; music is the primary dem- odology and limitation of profes- derstanding of research techniques. ographic manipulator. From the services. They sional radio rating To this end, devise a system of 1950's to 1962. Nelson conducted merely peek at the audience at checking every phase of research, a telephone call technique similar different points of time and do remain the context of the ques- not explain audience preferences. tion being researched, and make to Hooper and the results showed They are not as refined as those certain the sample is generic. The that the nature of audience can be used by such research agencies as tools of motivational research with- determined by the audience flow Harris or Gallop. can contain de- in the radio station are music, from one station to the other. ficiencies in the sample and may news. promotion personnel. You By making minor programming not provide a realistic geographic can manipulate the audience by adjustments in weather, time and personality intensity, you can ma- nipulate the audience flow and the rate of its flow. The more spe- cialized the format, the less the rate of audience flow. Record companies participated in this year's Forum to a greater extent than ever before. Here, Mike Kagan, national promotion director of KAY: Epic Records, fourth from left, and Jim Brown, promotion executive Dr. Herbert Kay noted several with Columbia Records, second from right, man a rap session booth fallacies about using research. in the Hotels Ambassador, Chicago. First and most universal was the belief that an interview is nothing more than common sense. There There is a danger in identifying it-yourself research in general is a technology of asking ques- the audience as a homogeneous should not be undertaken; if re- tions and evaluating answers, es- group rather than determining search is required, professional re- pecially in music research and ask- their individuality. In music re- search agencies should be sought. ing the question "why." Too much search. you should not rely on the In closing, Dr. Kay noted that importance should not be placed answers to such a question as what as competition gets more severe, on phone calls and letters to the kind of music does one like, for judgment may no longer be an Dr. Herbert Kay speaks while speaker Gene Nelson, right, takes mental station as these are not necessarily this is a complex area and should adequate basis for making im- notes. Chairman Lindsley Schutz is at left. typical of the entire audience. be handled by professionals. Do- portant programming decisions. 28 SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD

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SESSION EIGHT New York. Speakers: Jerry Lee, and Chairman: Ron L. Ruth, general manager, WOR -FM, The Growing Competitiveness president, WDVR -FM, Philadelphia; Big Wilson, program director, WPGC, Washington. Profitability of FM

to the size of the market, the demo- cent of the total market is being WILSON: essary, Wilson said. "You have LEE: know there. I've graphics; competition for the reached." Lee predicted this would The key for successful FM is let people you're Despite the phenomenal growth of a station starting on demographics; the audience taste in the next three have to find out never heard of FM radio in the past three climb sharply difference. "You a shoestring and making it with in relation to the demographics, years, FM still has to fight a bias years and pointed out that one the differences in your own market little promotion." and what goals the stations have. from advertisers, according to Jerry large automobile manufacturer is and then decide what format is In determining what format to "Every station and individual mar- Lee. considering FM radio as standard best," Big Wilson said. "Have to use on the FM sister of an AM ket is different and there is no gen- several eral rule except maybe that each "There will still be some hard equipment in 1973 models. He also find out what FM format would station, Wilson pointed to with with AM brother. have to be analyzed: market is different," he said. times for FM during the next three predicted an AM /FM radio go best your things that Perhaps you'll find that a way to years," Lee said. "The ad bias is high quality sound will be avail- able within three years for under be different is to be the same with still there. Most of the advertising FM. $10. a simulcast on both AM and on FM is local. National advertis- has worked for us to the FM to This ing is still resisting. But this will "If it takes a while for point where the FM is now the change because FM has found its happen big, it will make FM bet- big brother to the AM." place in the media as a profit- ter," Lee said. "And, as it gets To determine what difference maker." more powerful, there will probably would be successful, Wilson said hour, Lee also said the FM future is be more commercials per the program director would have from bright because of increasing pene- which might detract some to look for reasons why other sta- tration. "The stumbling block has the advantage FM now has over tions in the market shouldn't be been the lack of FM radios AM. But in 10 years, FM stations doing what they are doing, then around. For instance, the average with the most powerful wattage find out what is being done right five radios, but only two will be a much better buy than and then find out what isn't being home has left: Ron Ruth, Bill Wilson, Jerry Lee. of these are FM. Thus only 40 per- AM." done at all. Promotion is also nec- From

SESSION NINE Chairman: Jack G. Thayer, general manage,, WGAR, Cleveland. Speakers: William S. Sanders, general manager, WWDC, Washington; Charles Renwick, radio division program Motivating Manpower at a Radio Station manager, Storer Broadcasting, Cleveland.

SANDERS: dividual. When a talent hears tion assures him that you have station. He also suggested meet- he the ability to assemble the facts ings with air staff as well as with Air personalities are as differ- something about himself that doesn't like, he just disregards it. and fiction to support your argu- the entire staff. "But one must also ent as radio stations in different It is the natural instinct of talent ments. meet individually with his air staff. markets. "`One must be able to to disregard any offer of assist- When the format says no, the In doing this, it is often necessary handle each personality in a dif- ance. So one must communicate talent does not execute his whims, to use complete candor. If a guy ferent way," said Bill Sanders. with him on a level which he ap- no matter what. This should be a is in trouble, tell him. But show "There are various paths opened preciates. prime rule. him a mutual spirit of respect and to us when dealing with air per- "Make your air personalities "Where all else fails, tell him trust," Renwick said. sonalities, psychological, metaphys- realize that you are more con- that if he listened to you, he will Other possible methods of com- ical, neuropsychological and plain cerned about getting the job done make more money." munication are in -house playlists horse sense." than you are with the individual for the salesmen; the sharing of "First," Sanders continued, "I personalities and even more con- RENWICK: rating information, good or bad, would say that a creative person- cerned about the overall good of Charles Renwick emphasized the with all staff; and especially the ality is one who is able through the station than the desires of a need to constantly watch priorities. notification of a format change his own imagination and creativ- single person, no matter how tal- "Communication must become ha- being sent to everyone involved ity to communicate an appealing ented," Sanders said. bitual," said Renwick. "Often we with the station. personality to his listener. When "Both of these realizations make communicate with everyone ex- Storer has found that by sending handling creative people you are the sensitive talent insecure and cept each other," Renwick added. people from their national office dealing with human beings first more pliable. Most importantly Renwick suggested of in -house on the rounds of all the stations, introduces 13,11 second. And talent is telling the personality that he publications to keep everyone up the network is constantly being Jack Thayer and talent right. the personal property of the in- must because it's best for the sta- to date on the happenings at the updated. Sanders,

SESSION TEN Chairman: Jerry Sharell, national promotion director, Buddah Records, New York. Building Your Audience With Creative On -Air Speakers: John Randolph, program director, WAKY, Louisville; James Sward, general manager, CKGM, Montreal, Canada. Contests and Promotions on Top 40 Radio

SWARD: money. I want it because he likes using: the cash contest music spe- James Sward questioned the va- me as a person. Building an audi- cials, but both must be entertain- lidity of dollar promotions, saying ence is 99 percent creative pro- ing because Top 40 radio is pri- that he would rather have "the au- gramming. marily an entertainment medium. dience as a friend. And I do not "There are only two types of I would never allow sales promo- want that friendship based on promotions that I would think of tions or giveaways because they cheapen the station. You can't build a favorable image by giving away buckets of chicken," he con- tinued. Sward pointed that he uses cash giveaways only as a tactical tool. He doesn't advertise the contests Lunches became another chance to rap shoulder -to- shoulder with in other medias because he doesn't experts in radio programming. want the listener to tune in just to win the cash. "We just want the regular listener to stay tuned RANDOLPH: involved the civic leaders, who for a longer period of time. Al- While on -air promotions and were always anxious to get pub- most all of the cash contests are contests can help build an audi- licity. We had city officials and done during the ratings period and ence, the programming and sound disk jockeys riding tandem bikes keeping the listener tuned in long- of the station is what keeps the au- together and we got an incredible er increases the quarter hour rat- dience turned to the station for a amount of local press on the pic- ing." long period, said John Randolph. nic." WAKY runs different pro- He pointed out that the promo- "Top 40 radio has always had an motions on weekends than the ones tions should be suitable and ac- image problem. And this was es- featured during the week. "The ceptable to the older end of the pecially true at WAKY when I housewife who listens should be demographics scale too. "Don't came several years ago. To change given the weekend off because if i turn the older listener off through the image, we concentrate on she listened every day in order to ' promotions; you must keep that moneyless promotions. The first win, you run the risk of alienating for Jim 20- to -35- year -old audience," Sward thing we did was to tie into the her to the point where she doesn't Jerry Sharrell fields a question from the audience speakers all." Sward, center, and John Randolph, right. said. community. We had a picnic and listen to the station at 29 SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD www.americanradiohistory.com Radio -TV programming

SESSION ELEVEN

Building Your Audience With Creative On -Air Chairman: Jerry Sanders, program director, WFBL, Syracuse, N.Y. Speakers: Allan Hotlen, program manager, WHN, New York; Jack Lee, program manager, WTMJ, Milwaukee. Contests and Promotions on MOR Radio

LEE: albums, etc., for buying a seat in on the air telling them to stop it. Along with making the music the WTMJ section. At the mo- Thing spread from one personality a little more up -to -date, Jack Lee ment, WTMJ was operating with- to another. Finally, Hotlet (again used target demographic promo- out a big cash giveaway promo- on the tion. air) told the air personalities tions to build stronger audiences As part of his talk, Lee that if they want to sing so badly played a among young adults and adults tape of a half -hour "grill - they could hire a band and do it under 50 years old. He related in" promotion and live broadcast in the park. The event turned into bike -in and kite -in promotions, that bombed, claiming that mem- a singfest, attracting several thou- along with a snowmobile derby. ories of the show "keeps us hum- sand listeners ble." to the park. New "I tell the personalities that if York, he has discovered, has 'a they have an idea for a promotion "survival mentality." So WHN has to come in and tell me and we'll HOTLEN: killed any "Alice in Wonderland" do it right away. If it costs much Speaking both of winning pro- promotional concept and has be- money, we'll do it next week." motions and some bombs, Allan gun to become directly involved But everyone at WTMJ gets in- Hotlen said that the basis of any with listeners. In an ecology -aimed volved in promotions and the sta- radio station promotion should be promotion, the station gave away tion keeps something going all of fun. While programming WIP in small trees and the on -air plug the time. Next year, the station Philadelphia, he launched a pro- said: "Keep your dial planted on will have a section of seats at the motion where the air personalities WHN." Hotlen demonstrated his ball park: tickets will not be dis- started singing on the air. These promotions by playing tapes of Introducing speakers Allen Hotlen, center, and Jack Lee. right, is counted, but WTMJ will give fans were followed by telephone calls them. Jerry Sanders.

SESSION TWELVE

Building Your Audience With Creative On -Air Chairman: Larry Baunach, national sales and promotion director, Dot Records, Nashville. Speakers: Bill Bailey, program director, KIKK, Houston; Jay Hoffer, station manager, Contests and Promotions on KRAK, Sacramento. Country Music Radio

BAILEY: Albums work better than cash caused traffic snarls and upset Of the many aspects in country prizes "and all contests must be the local highway patrol. KRAK radio contests, it's obvious the kept simple ... the best is where pared the next such contest down public loves to receive records as listeners are asked only to fill in and gave the listening name, address and phone number." audience prizes and some promotions are varied route directions. Parking surprisingly He advocated promoting the pro- contemporary. KIKK motions. One ended with the sta- at $2 was pre -sold and KRAK in Houston, for example, does well tion turning a check for $11,151 was able to foot the bill for a with a state surfing contest each over to the rodeo association, but $3,250 Conway Twitty show that year which draws 40,000 young- KIKK made the check out in_ the drew 5,000 people to a local sters to the sea at Galveston. "We form of a hat, thus creating extra ranch. He reported success with a aren't switching these youngsters publicity when the news wires Tommy Cash contest, giving away over to country music en masse," picked up the event as a story. free lyric sheets of his song "Un- said Bill Bailey, "but it certainly known Soldier," which Epic Rec- shows our rock competition some- HOFFER: ords provided. "Prizes are not the thing. We don't concede any seg- Contests can often work too big thing, it's the fun," Hoffer ment of the population." He said well, said Jay Hoffer. He described said. He pointed out that country that "people love to receive rec- a show picnic featuring country audiences are intensely loyal and ords. They Audience comments create an impact with speakers Jay Hoffer and are nuts about LP's." artists that drew such a crowd it respond well to fun promotions. Bill Bailey, center. Chairman Larry Baunach is at podium.

SESSION THIRTEEN

What Is the Smaller Market Station's Chairman: Mike Kagan, director national promotion, Epic Records, New York. Speakers: Robin Walker, program director, WIRL, Peoria, Ill.; Greg Dean, program director, KEYN, Most Useful Source of Information Wichita, Kan.; William J. Vermillion, music director, WLOF, Orlando, Fla. on Music Popularity!

VERMILLION: music. This means listening to all playing a record this long," he said. "Let the record promotion man of the records . . . at least the The reason for this type of lag fac- know what you expect of him and plug side." He warned against "the tor, he said, is the delay in actual also let him know what he can ex- big station" hype. If you watch airplay versus response such as pect of you," Bill Vermillion said. closely, you will notice that the sales. And, another factor is that "Too many promotion men seem biggies are wrong just as often as a record may continue to sell for rill too eager to give you advance you are about records. What mat- a while after it is dropped from listing information from next ters is who is getting reaction to the station's playlist. "In fact, sales week's trade charts, but when you the record. And reaction to a rec- have been known to increase be- ask them anything else about a ord is what a promotion man can cause the audience could no longer record, they have no information." tell you." A hit in Baltimore is hear that particular record on the He advised small market radio usually a stiff in Orlando, he said, air." people to not pick blindly from but Seattle hits are likely to be Or- He relies heavily on the records trade picks and starred records on lando hits. It doesn't take a promo- in the bottom 50 of the charts - the chart, but to do their own tion man to make a record hap- listening to them all -and playlists thing. "You can make your job pen, but it does take a promotion from other radio stations. Record easier by learning to use the pro- man to take it all the way. tipsheets help in providing a mar- motion man." ket comparison on given records. Rubin Walker, standing, tells how jukebox surveys have helped him He has found a playlist sent to DEAN: As a rule, he felt that too many program WIRL. Chairman Mike Kagan is at left. Other speakers are promotion men and distributors a Record charts give us a picture music directors place too much Greg Dean and Bill Vermillion, right. necessity, even if the station of what's happening nationally, but importance on letters and phone doesn't send calls. one to local record have limitations as a programming rector strong indications of demo- stores. His playlist contains extra which indicates the records people tool, Greg Dean said. "We must graphic appeal on specific records." paid to hear within the information about the market and realize that the charts are usually WALKER: past four Walker has a system going with oh, five days. Local record stores the station. He said he spends behind a competitive - station's play Perhaps the most untapped were being stocked by the playlists about 25 hours a week working on list and usually reflect national wealth of record popularity infor- local jukebox operators, supplying the music of WLOF. "And them an advance list of records of Chicago stations, he felt, and about and airplay in certain mation is the jukebox, Robin Walk- thus unusable one -third of this time is spent talk- key WIRL will play week to him. Anyway, lo- major markets. It is not un- er said. "Jukeboxes have become about a be- cal store reports were ing to promotion men. But, to usual for certain records to remain fore the record occasionally very sophisticated in the past 10 goes on the air. suspect, as were phone calls from know what that promotion man is on the charts for 12 to 20 or more years-to the point of being able In return, Walker receives infor- talking about, you must know the weeks. Few stations listeners. Jukebox play reports can justify to give the program and music di- mation for the jukebox routeman have proven highly useful. 30 SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD www.americanradiohistory.com Radio-TV programming

SESSION FOURTEEN Chairman: Don Ovens, director of Charts & Reviews, Billboard. Speakers: Bob Sherwood, What Is the Medium Market Station's program director, KROY, Sacramento; Charles R. Parker, vice president & program director, WDRC, Hartford; Dick Reus, program director, WLEE, Richmond, Va., and Most Useful Source of Information publisher Reus Record Report. on Music Popularity!

SHERWOOD: PARKER: REUS: Record information from juke- Charts should not be used as How a music director or pro- source of information in should deal with record distribu- a sole gram director box operators and programming a radio station, said promotion men varies from mar- tors has been of little value to Charles Parker, "because he who ket to market, Dick Reus said. But him, Bob Sherwood said, "because gets bullet today may get shot the radio station and the record Only if a rec- down tomorrow." promotion man have a common they're not in the entertainment ord is good for that particular business. He relies mostly on local market should it be played. Parker goal -to sell records. The promo- tion man can be of valuable assist- record stores, both the smaller said that record tipsheets take up where the charts leave off and give ance if he knows the market be- shops and stores such as Tower a more in-depth evaluation of rec- cause today's record patterns are Records. Tower shops called ords. A station can use them to confusing. A good promotion man KROY to find out what was being spot trends and reasons for sales makes an effort to know the mar- in other markets. Audience letters ket's sales and the area's played and, in turn, the Top 40 in pattern and phone calls are useful trends. The undeclared war be- station called the stores, he said. learning the appeal of new prod- tween radio stations and promo- "Learning how to use the stores uct, but it's really a compilation of all sources that should be used tion men should not exist because in your community" is the secret in building a playlist. WDRC's they can easily work hand -in -hand to being a top station, regardless playlist may be a guess, he said, and help each other reach their Bob Sherwood, Don Ovens. of the format, he said. "but it's an educated guess." goals. From left: Charles Parker, Dick Reus,

SESSION FIFTEEN Chairman: Larry Baunach, national sales and Promotion director, Dot Records, Nashville. What Is the Large Market Station's Speakers: Harold B. Lipsius, president, Universal Record Distributing Corp., Philadelphia; John Rook, programing db, Los Angeles. Tex Meyer, music director, WOKY, Milwaukee, Most Useful Source of Information later joined the panel from the audience. on Music Popularity!

LIPSIUS: distributor may often come from whether it's a potential hit from The trustworthy record distrib- jukebox play," he said. "The in- jukebox play." The distributor can dustry," and mistakenly, he felt, then know where to concentrate utor can be a radio station's most effectively on the record infor- "long ago decided that jukeboxes his promotion important source of didn't influence record sales. But record. Program directors could mation, according to Harold Lip - the demo- make valuable use of this type of who owns and op- you can determinte sius, not only graphic appeal of a record and information, he said. erates one of the most reputable distribution firms in the nation, but also operates Jamie /Guyden ROOK: Gavin, Bob Hamilton and Kal R e c o r d s. "Program directors The more information a program Rudman. He advocated that pro- change at a radio station as the director uses in programming his gram directors "never let an IBM program director leaves the mar- radio station the better, veteran machine program their station. It's ket, but the reputation of a dis- programmer John Rook said, "and time for program directors to step tributor always stays at the sta- the best source ,is local sales." and do their thing. And it's tion," he pointed out. The dis- out Pointing out that the people who not what you put on the air, but tributor can also advise a radio go out and buy a record are only a station about the better record small part of a radio station's au- what you keep off that counts." stores to check for record sales dience, Rook went qn to relate the Overall, Rook, now a programming Harold Lipsius states that the distributor is one of the most important information, as well as jukebox claims of several record tipsheets, consultant, said he felt record pro- links in the entertainment business. Chairman Larry Baunach is at information. "Repeat sales for a including those put out by Bill motion men were pretty reliable. left, John Rook, at right.

SESSION SIXTEEN Chairman: Bob Glassenberg, assistant radio -TV Editor, Billboard. Speakers: Jack Nimbus 9 Productions, Toronto, Canada; Joseph F. Wells, manager, Behind the a Recording Session Richardson, president, Scenes of Chicago recording, RCA Records, Chicago. Performing on the recording session was the Hope, a Nimbus 9 group signed to A &M Records. How the Music Is Made

RICHARDSON: WELLS: Presenting an on-the -spot dem- Continuous improvement in the onstration of how a record is pro- production of records has been duced by recording the A &M Rec- boosted by a stereo revolution, ords group Hope before a live au- Wells. The stereo revolu- dience of radio executives attend- said Joe ing the Forum, Jack Richardson tion has released the making of said that in his opinion producers records to the imagination of have become a recognized force the musician and producer far be- in today's recording process, add- yond the old methods of recording ing that the recording engineer is "also essential and often the un- everything on single track. Wells sung hero of the session." traced the growth of recordings Richardson said a producer has through the recent inception of to be part psychologist, part arbi- the 16- track, two -inch tape, de- trator, part diplomat, and a master of objectivity. He deals with scribed microphone placement unions, arrangers, artists, a &r men, (pointing out that several micro- managers, promotion men, record phones are often used on just the executives, and a host of others drums alone), and told how elec- and most of us love every minute often re- of it." A good producer will ex- tric guitars and bass are tensively prepare for a recording corded through a direct electri- Brian Christian, right, lay down a track in recording date before he enters the studio." Joe Wells stands by while Jack Richardson and engineer cal connection to the board, elim- session for contributions on "The We live with the group to deter- session of Hope, A &M Records group. Receiving plaques at the evening inating studio acoustics. Other ad- in sales were producer Jack Richardson and engineer mine where their heads are at con- Best of Guess Who" LP achieving a million dollars vances Wells mentioned were the ceptually in order to maximize Brian Christian. Presenting the plaques were RCA record promotion executives Tom Cossie, left, and Frank their creative output toward a Dolby; the advent of four -channel group identity for their record Dileo, right. sound, and a recording system us- product." ing digital techniques. SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD 31 www.americanradiohistory.com Radio -TV programming

SESSION SEVENTEEN

Chairman: Jerry Fine, national promotion director, Sunflower Records, How the DJ Los Angeles. Su«essful in Top 40 Radio Speakers: James C. Hilliard, general manager, WIBC and WNAP -FM, Indianapolis; Jack Armstrong, air personality, WKBW, Buffalo. Handles His Job on the Air

ARMSTRONG: he makes for the station; he is 3. Keep irrelevant matters off the Entertainment is the lifeblood creative and needs freedom to pre- air personality's mind while he is sent new of the radio station, Jack Arm- ideas; he is intense and on the air; 4. Tell the air person- strong said. Music is most impor- needs complete concentration free ality what you're trying from interruption to accom- tant; the deejay is second in im- while on the plish and why; and 5. Give the portance of providing this enter- air: and last he is hardworking personality room to work within tainment. He warned that if the and should prepare for his show the format provided. Hilliard deejay concentrates too much on at least an hour beforehand. Strict- played a tape of three personalities mechanics, he's unable to provide ly formated "much more music" on his WNAP -FM, Indianapolis, the entertainment that he must. stations tend to strangle entertain- stressing the style ment, of the person- Armstrong offered the typical he said. alities rather than the music or mental makeup of a deejay: He is HILLIARD: the format; their style was not insecure and if management badg- overpowering and they tried to ers him he cannot perform to the Five key points in being a suc- appeal to people. Hilliard denied best of his capabilities; he is sen- cessful air personality, according the oft -expressed opinion that sitive and should be given compli- to Jim Hilliard, who started his there is no room for the deejay ments if deserved, as well as criti- career as an air personality, are: as a personality, stating that many cism; he is valuable economically 1. It's not necessary to talk too stations are successful only be- and deserves renumeration that is much; 2. There is not a relationship cause of the personalities on the Îi fairly proportionate to the money between voice quality and ratings; air. Pondering question from audience are, from left: Jerry Fine, James C. Hilliard, and Jack Armstrong.

SESSION EIGHTEEN

Chairman: C. Newel How Jones, general manager, KTOK, Oklahoma City, Okla. Speakers: the Successful DJ in MOR Radio John Patton, program director, WASH -FM, Washington; Russ Barnett, program director, KMPC, Los Angeles. Handles His Job on the Air

BARNETT: tion, and he has a specific formu- medium-to find out who listens, Pointing out that KMPC, the la to follow. "But he's the guy where, and why and for how talking out of middle -of- the -road giant in Los that speaker and long. "Then talk to them all in- he's important to us and that's Angeles he programs, was playing ... dividually. Radio is not a group percent why he makes $125,000 -plus each 50 of the records on the year." Whittinghill listening experience and hasn't Billboard has built a be- Hot 100 Chart these lievability in the market. He has been since Mat Dillon bit the days, Russ Barnett said, "We've kept his older listeners and con- dust for the last time." He said come a long way toward contem- stantly gains younger listeners, this takes a "fantastic awareness porary radio in the last couple of Barnett said, in describing details of everything around you in the years based on the theory that ra- of how and why KMPC and community. News, weather, and dio must stay with up the times Whittinghill achieve their target sports give the and with the changes which personality an ex- take demographics. cellent opportunity to say things place almost daily in music." The that air personality interest large groups of peo- must also keep up PATTON: ple. Weather, in fact, touches with the times and KMPC's Dick To be a successful personality everyone Whittinghill and the great personality has managed this. "I in the broad, long -range sense, makes it real by relating it to the don't want to give the impression "you must maximize audience for folks. Books, magazines, TV, and he's really hip, because he's not," all shows on the station as well movies are also chances for the Barnett said. "He still maintains as your own," said John Patton, personality to relate to his audi- many of his older views on many veteran program director of sta- ence, "When you make a quick things. But he's playing most of tions such as WCBM, Baltimore; reference to a TV show your the new singles on our list and WKRC, Cincinnati, and WBEN, listener has seen, you are suddenly he's listening to some of the things Buffalo. "The best program can't more real." He also said that "we these young are say- thrive forever on a sick station." must find ways to encourage more ing and saying they're pretty good." The most common fault among people to listen to radio and to Whittinghill has a girl who picks personalities, he said, is failure to listen longer." Personality radio is his music under Barnett's direc- get an understanding of the a step in that direction. C. Hewel Jones lays out a viewpoint of his own. Sitting are John Patton and Russ Barnett, right.

SESSION NINETEEN

How the Su«essful DJ in Country Music Radio Chairman: Phil Gardner, program director, WNOW, York, Pa. Speakers: Don Day, program director, WBAP, Fort Worth; Tom Allen, program director, WIL, St. Louis. Handles His Job on the Air

A ALLEN: graphics. He is even playing "Be- these consist of album cuts, oldies, tinctive because he has the "most WIL, St. Louis country music Bop -a -Lula" by Gene Vincent extras, or chart items. "Driving truthful" kind of music, appreci- into Chicago, I station, countered rapidly when a though only at night. And, once was appalled to ates his audience, and is himself, local middle -of- the -road station hear WJJD go an hour and a half a pure country artist "countryfies" sincere and happy. For the country started playing country artists such a pop hit, WIL swings to the without playing a major country as Ray Price, and artist. Webb Pierce, Kitty Wells, deejay, it's vital to "get out and country version immediately. "We Ernest Tubb play meet people and have fun." Basic Johnny Cash, by playing such were -we them all." things as "This Time," Troy Shon- playing 'Me and You and a do's are: When you talk, have dell; "Party Doll," Buddy Knox, Dog Named Boo' by Lobo for two DAY: something to say prepared in ad- weeks and other rock oldies. before Stonewall Jackson Some basic don'ts in country vance that is short and sweet; put "We're grabbing all the old rock cut it. Then we went right to radio for the air personality are: a smile on what you say with a hits that have the least bit of coun- Jackson's version." Don't daydream, don't dwell, and very intimate approach stressing try sound," Tom Allen said. He One rule Allen enforces is play don't play personal favorites, ac- was personal contact. He said that some Don Day reps on the successful felt this one way country sta- of a list of 19 major country art- cording to Don Day, who believes of the jokes tions can build younger demo- told on the air at country air personality. At right ists. It's up to the deejay whether that today's country deejay is dis- WBAP as "so bad they're good." is speaker Phil Gardiner. 32 SEPTEMBER 4, 1971, BILLBOARD www.americanradiohistory.com Radio -TV programming

SESSION TWENTY Chairman: LeBaron Taylor, assistant general manager, WDAS, Philadelphia. Speaker: Tal How the Successful DJ in Soul Music Radio Forrest, program director, KNOK, Dallas. Handles His Job on the Air

TAYLOR: Tracing the evolution of soul THE BILLBOARD radio from the early 1960's when every black air personality came to work with a different box of records, LeBaron Taylor pointed RADIO AWARDS to today's distinctive, tightly con- Cleveland; Roger Borden, KNUZ, trolled soul station with personality The Billboard honored five pro- gram directors at the concluding Houston; Marc Darin, WYSL, Buf- and community service priorities WVBF- behind the music. "Black radio luncheon of the fourth annual Ra- falo, and William Heizer, Boston. had to be something more than dio Programming Forum as the FM, honorable mention just personality, so it improved leading professionals in their field. Receiving production and engineering. Now, Greg Dean, recently with KEYN, were Larry Lawrence, W M PS, the mix of records vary to match Wichita, Kan., was honored for Memphis; Bob Dayton, WDGY, the time of day. Also, we are care- creating one of the best on -air Minneapolis; J.J. Johnson and Bob ful about commercials and have sounds in Top 40 radio. Don Day, Foster, KFRC, San Francisco. now de- emphasized anything which WBAP, Fort Worth, was honored Top 40 medium market winners negatively effects the black com- for having the conviction to pro- were Pat Patterson, WKIX, Ra- munity." He said the soul stations gram traditional country music and leigh; Sonny Melendrez, KINT, El have "also realized the air per- for building a viable country mu- Paso; Paul Baker and Andy Bar- sonality is an extension of the sic operation. Budd Clain, WSPR, ber, KEYN, Wichita, Kan.; and salesman. The personality must Springfield, Mass., was honored Jay Thomas, WAPE. Jacksonville. sell his station and, indeed, him- for his creation of a MOR sound Fla. Certificates will go to Teddy self to the community." Chairman LeBaron Taylor listens while Tal Forrest speaks on soul unique for its consistency and Richards and Ric Adams, WAPE, radio. beauty. Jerry Boulding, national Jacksonville, Fla.; Steve Roddy and FORREST: program director, Sonderling chain, Mike Mitchell, WKIX, Raleigh; "The concept of providing a WWRL, New York, was named Don Keith, WVOK. Birmingham, continuous show from sign -on to for elevating the professional stan- Ala.; Johnny Richmond, WLCS, L Neti sign -off with no real difference i e dards of soul radio. John Detz, gen- Baton Rouge; John Young, between air personalities has eral manager, WABX -FM, Detroit, WMAK, Nashville; and Doug helped soul radio gain a larger au- was honored for helping progressive Shane, KEYN, Wichita, Kan. Hon- dience during the past year," said rock radio become a national via- orable mention goes to Patrick Ar- Tal Forrest. Giving examples from ble force and a reality in general thur, KRCB, Council Bluffs, Iowa. KNOK, Forrest outlined the key market radio. All five men will Small market Top 40 winners to a successful soul station. "We be receiving plaques commemorat- were Tommy Knight, KSLY, San have eliminated the jingles follow- ing their achievements. Luis Obispo, Calif.; Buddy Moore, ing a spot cluster where the last Twenty -seven air personalities WEED, Rocky Mount, N.C.; and thing in that cluster is a station will receive plaques as winners of Warren Miller, WLOT, Marinette, promotion or a public service an- the second annual air personality Wis. Certificates will go to Russ nouncement that ends with the competition and 105 air personali- Thompson, WCMI, Huntington, station ID. The idea is carried over ties will be awarded certificates for W. Va.; Roy Laurence, WWBZ, through a no goodbye policy be- their professional attributes in radio Vineland, N.J.; Steve Hibbard, tween our personalities. We have and for meeting all criteria of WDXY, Sumter, S.C.; Dennis Lind- one continuous show for 12 hours craftsmanship in radio. The two strom, WDOT, Burlington, Vt.; Ray where every other record is a top major air personalities in large mar- Joachim, KTOE, Mankato, Minn.; 20 from a singles playlist and a ket Top 40 radio this year are Wil- Jim Kennedy, WFEC, Harrisburg, maximum of five album cuts." liam Hopkins, KXOK, St. Louis, Pa.; Tom Watson, KQEO, Albu- per- To be successful the soul Bob Raleigh, WPGC, Wash- querque, N.M.; Jay Scott, WKWK, entertainment and sonality must offer ington. Certificates will go to Frank Wheeling, W. Va.; Art Duly, his show. He felt that usually to Steve Lundy, and Joe Con- KWOS, Jefferson City, Mo.; Joel was not Bill Sanders, general manager of WWDC, Washington, moderates Terry, a drive time personality Sweeters, W W C O , Waterbury, raise status of pro- rad of KFRC, San Francisco; Bob suited for a midday slot. He also meeting to found a society to the professional Conn.; Jim Grubbs, WSMI, Litch- and in broadcasting. Elected to an ad hoc Walker, WTIX, New Orleans; Bob stated that a DJ must be allowed gramming programmers field, Ill.; Barry James, KSTT, a steering committee for the fledging society Shannon, KING, Seattle; Pat Holi- to have fun at his job in order to committee to select Iowa; Michael O'Con- were Ted Randal, chairman; Greg Dean, Doug Cox, Russ Barnett, and day and Jim Jackson, CKLW, De- Davenport, be able to contribute to the en- (Continued on page 34) tertainment value of the show. Big Wilson. troit; Ted Alexander, WELW -FM,

SESSION TWENTY -ONE

Chairman: Claude Hall, Radio -TV Editor, Billboard. Speakers: David Moorhead, general How the Successful DJ in Progressive Rock manager, WMMS -FM, Cleveland; Jerry Stevens, program director, WMMR -FM, Philadelphia. Radio Handles His Job on the Air

to shift sta- MOORHEAD: pioneer in progressive rock radio, recover from a "shuck" spot. Kids and on TV. Another problem, be- cause many listeners unsuitable agency commer- a at said that progressive rock stations know that if your marriage is on sides tions faster than bad music or Expressing some disturbance in progressive rock radio to- had more over the music the rocks, you're not going to save cials, bad air personality. "Our kind of a recent comment by the Federal control many progressive rock Commission that played than various MOR radio it by changing your toothpaste." day is "too Communications stations take themselves too seri- radio comes up to the audience. progressive rock stations had little stations of today. Getting into com- He felt a lot of the rebellion to- entertainment Too many radio formats talk down control over the music that went mercials, he said it was difficult day was in anti -response to com- ously. We're in the to their listeners." over the air, David Moorhead, a for a progressive rock station to mercials being broadcast on radio business." But commercials can

SPECIAL SESSION A Chairman: Don Ovens, director of Charts and Reviews, Billboard. Speakers: Cliff Hunter, general manager, WOAI, San Antonio; John Catlett, general manager, WBBN -FM, The Important Role of the Chicago; Kahn Hamon, program director, WLW, Cincinnati; and Bob Shipley, group Broadcasting, York, Pa. Record Promotion Man program coordinator, Susquehanna

it is not available PROMOTION PROBLEMS: Topics triggering the most spirited ones, is that often the hard -to -deal- would be a good idea to actually record because did not attend. dress up as a garbage trash man locally due to stores being supplied The aggressive promotion man exchange included stations limiting with music directors and walk into WTIK with a broom. -state racks. can break through the barrier of promotion men visits, the effects He mentioned WTIX, New Or- by out -of too -busy station music men, the of rackjobbing and an interpreta- leans, as adopting a policy of see- Earlier, MGM national promo- Dot national sales and promotion music directors or program direc- tion of "hype." ing promotion men only every tion director Ben Scotti said the director Larry Baunach said that tors, but he had better have solid Panelist Cliff Hunter, WOAI, other week and an edict stating aggressive promotion man can get rackjobbers are conditioning the into a station. the music direc- marketing facts, know his product San Antonio, said he believes in not to bring any "trash." "If product to a point where a boom - manager of tor won't see you in the station, and know the station's require- an open -door policy and for busy However, general or -bust situation exists. "There are Associates Don meet him on a parking lot. ments. music directors to appoint assistant Mendes /Graham more busts and hits are of pol- Nevertheless, some promotion more and This was the consensus at the music directors. However, Epic Graham said: "That (kind and bigger." This con- (to men complained that even where bigger Billboard Radio Programming national promotion director Mike icy) would begin the challenge tributes to the music director's Forum session on record promo- Kagan said one problem with, get into the station)." Another pro- a good relationship exists, stations tion. many conferences, even regional motion man said that maybe it are often reluctant to go on a (Continued on page 66) SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD 33

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SESSION TWO THE BILLBOARD RaDio-Tv maï STORER . . . RADIO Continued from page. 26 AWARDS the programming material avail- Continued from page 33 and Peter Sabella, WNNJ, New- able to us." ton, N.J. If you're a deejay searching for a radio station Storer sees an increasing trend nor, WLCS, Baton Rouge; Don -or In country music, large market toward more specialization in mod- Nelson, WK WK , Wheelinig, a radio station searching for a deejay -Billboard is W. winner was Mike ern radio. "From the general Va.; Billy Williams, WDXY, Sum- Scott, WDEE, the best buy. No other trade publication is read by broadcaster's point of view, what ter, S.C.; Roger Pederson, KALE, Detroit. Certificates will go to Jim may be needed by this Tri- Beedle and Bill Abbott, KCKN, so many air personalities and program directors. diversity of Cities, Wash.; Les Garland, Kansas stations with audiences of widely KELI, Tulsa, Okla.; Dave City; Mike Jason, WEXL, And all of the Arro- Detroit; Tom Dean, sharp programming-oriented general varying tastes and backgrounds is wood, WIFC, Wausau, Wis.; Bill WDEE, De- managers read greater specialization by the rec- Werts, troit, and Chris Chandler, KBOX, the magazine, too! Best of all, Bill- WDNG, Anniston, Ala., Dallas. board ord producers," he said. "More and Bill Campbell, WSBA, York, Honorable mention goes classified ads achieve better results than any attention must be given to the Pa. to Bob Pond, KRDS, Phoenix. other publication in the field. General managers re- specific requirements of those sta- Receiving honorable mention Medium market country music tions which winner was Bob port that a Radio -TV Job Mart can draw five utilize some form of were Jerry Schwemmer, KOKO, Scott, WAME, times music in either a major or pri- Warrensburg, Mo.; Tony Russell, Charlotte, N.C. Certificates will go the results of the next leading radio -TV industry pub- mary way." KVIC, Victoria, Tex.; Gary Guth- to Johnny Johnson, KMO, Tacoma, lication. The cost is To underscore his comments, rie, WDXR, Paducah, Ky.; Dan Wash.; Len Anthony, WRFD, Co- $15 -in advance-for two times. Storer used the comments from lumbus, Ohio; Jay Robbins, Box his Timbrook, KHOZ, Harrison, Ark.; KRAK, numbers will be used, if you wish. Send money program directors and managers Bob Belz, WDAT, Daytona Beach, Sacramento; George Lester, KBUC, and advertising across the country. Fla.; Rick Lynd, KOKO, San Antonio. copy to: Storer added Warrens- that the over -pro- burg, Md.; Frank Colburn, KM BY, Small market country music duction or distribution of product Monterey, w i n n e r s were Sammy Allred, Radio -TV Job Mart was not the Calif.; Monty Jett, problem but the key WDXY, Sumter, S.C.; K VET, Austin, Tex., and Phil Billboard factor was time. "If the program- Jim Reed, Gardner, WNOW, K T F S , Texarkana, Tex.; Andy York, Pa. Cer- mer is repeatedly asked by the tificates will go to 165 W. 46th St. Kaye, KOAK, Red Oak, Iowa; B. Dee Alan, promotion man to give time and KLAD, Klamath Falls, Ore.; Bobby New York, consideration to product J. Crocker, WIFC, Wausau, Wis.; N.Y. 10036 which Pete Wiggers, KOOK, Billings, Dark, WNYR, Rochester, N.Y.; does not deserve consideration for Curtis King, WITL, Lansing, Mich.; reasons of Mont.; B.J. Gunther, KSLY, San incompatibility with a Luis Chuck Wilder, KWOW, Pomona, particular format, obscurity or Obispo, Calif.; Bob Publicov- er, KBST, Big Springs, Tex.; Jack Calif., and Larry Wilson, KMCO, lack of talent of the artist, or over - Conroe, Tex. Receiving POSITIONS WANTED I am interested in getting into Top 40 Hunter, WHIN, Gallatin, Tenn.; honorable or MOR. Have third class Broadcast duplication of the same song, then mention were Miss Taris Savell, Endorsed License. I've been to the programmer will be detracting Kenneth Maynor, KKRM, Colum- school and have had little but some bia, Tenn., and Joe Lyons, WNYN, WNBY, Pensacola, Fla.; Lee Clark, experience. Looking for small mar- from the time which he can give to K WOW, Pomona, Calif.; Ray ket start (station). Will travel or overall record review and Canton, Ohio. 22, 4 yrs.' EXP., I am good, but need relocate if have to. I hope to be consid- Scott, WRAB, Arab, Ala.; Chubby to relocate in the Cleveland area of eration In the middle -of- the -road field, hearing from you. Box 429, Radio - of the better material. Howard, KAYE, Northern Ohio. 3rd ticket, single, TV Job Mart, Billboard, 165 W. 46th large market winners were Puyallup, Wash.; draft exempt, 2 yrs. What these men hope to receive Gary at present small St., New York, N.Y. 10036. 9/18 Owens, KMPC, Jerry Gee and Pete Grady, KVET, market station. Will accept NOTH- from record companies," said Los Angeles, and Austin, ING temporary. I feel I am singu- Storer, Don Imus, WGAR, Cleveland. Cer- Tex.; Dave Ralston, WPLA, larly humorous, tight, dependable, "is a continuing series of Plant City, Fla.; Chuck eager and adaptable, though best new, original, exciting tificates will go to Ted Brown, Wolfe, suited to Top 40 or Mod Country Modern Program Director Plus! and techni- KYOU, Greeley, Colo., Country 10 years with top references, cally well WNBC, New York; Lou Sher- and Bill format. Find out if what I say is major -produced recordings Glenn, KSMK, Kennewick, true. Contact Box 428, Radio -TV Job market, experience in all from both established artists man, WFBM, Indianapolis; Mike Wash. Mart, Billboard, 165 W. 46th St., New phases, including format, music, and In soul music, large market win- York, N.Y. 10036. 9/11 sales, supervision, copy writing, pro- comparably qualified new artists Murphy, KMBZ, Kansas City; Don motions contest, sales packages, and in Martin, WNOE, ners were Lee Armstrong, WDIA, personality air shift. I'll trade my both single and album form." New Orleans; Memphis; ability to a medium (possibly small) Denny Hoffman, WEW, St. Louis, Gladys Hill, KCOH, market station that can offer proof Houston, and Jim Wood, of securities for happily married SMITH . . . and W.B. Drake, WEMP, Mil- KGFJ, TOTAL r1 Ratings in two top ten radio pro; trade -outs considered. I waukee. Los Angeles. Certificates will go markets, plus a few other majors, am not a morning man and I get the Continued from page 26 to Jake Jordan yet here I sit in a medium market job done with a five -day week. Check Medium market MOR winner and Tal Forrest, waiting. I can't believe there isn't my references, move my wife and I haughtiness too often in program KNOK, Fort Worth; Tom Cross, at least one stable major station into your community and I'll do the directors and music was Dick Pace, WJAR, Provi- around this country which wouldn't rest. I am grateful to the managers directors. The dence. Joe Terry, and Roland Bynum, who place record business Certificates will go to Doug be willing to utilize my talents. This their confidence in me has fed the ego Layton, WBRC, KGFJ, Los Angeles; Joseph Taylor, eleven -year family man has first and gave me the experience that of the air personality and execu- Birmingham; Bud and Brook phone, college, administrative experi- backs this ad. Jack Rodgers, 606- Mayes, WDXB, Chattanooga; Lee Easter, KCOH, Hous- ence and a successful track record 331 -7328. tive at the radio station level as ton, and Al Germany, with top industry references. Maybe Sommers, WABY, Albany, N.Y.; WWRL, someone will give me the oppor- well as the people at the record New York. Receiving honorable tunity to program and grab numbers companies." He asked radio men Steve Martin and Bob Pearson, around the clock, as well as my own KITE, mention was Johnny Brown, KGFJ, Experienced Top-40 announcer who to be more objective. "You would San Antonio. Receiving hon- slot. Top 40 to MOR. Call 415; 755- is currently Program Los Angeles. 2102, or Box 427 Radio -TV Job Mart, Director is be appalled if your station sales- orable mention was Will Lucas, Billboard, 165 W. 46th St., New York, wanting to move up! I am capable KALL, Salt Lake Arthur Takeall, KJBE, Knox- N.Y. 10036. 9/11 of personality -position in the top ten. men were turned away at the time City. ville, I have ten successful years in radio Small market MOR was awarded medium mar- and feel like I have the talent, drive, buyers," said Smith. "This is why winners were ket soul winner. dedication and determination to go you cannot leave the promotion Dan Miller, KOOK, Billings, Mont., all the way. I possess a first -phone and Ed Lewis, KMPL, In the small market category, ATTENTION, WABC, CKLW, KID, and, though primarily an announcer, men out in the cold. Of course, Sikeston, winner was Roy Harrison, WHRW- KQV, WLS AND ALL OTHER STA- I am capable of not only operating the promotion men must be pre- Mo. Certificates will go to Nick TIONS IN MARKETS OF ONE MIL- but maintaining broadcast equip- Arama, FM, St. Albans, N.Y. Avery Da- . ment, with none pared. WTRX, Flint, Mich.; Don LION OR MORE . I am the man of the lackadaisical And if this is so, the record vis, WXOK, Baton Rouge, you need. Great voice, 10 years in attitude so common in the profession. promotion man can Rowland, KPEL, Lafayette, La.; will re- Top 40 radio, college, and I give 150 and info feed you in- ceive a certificate. Honorable men- per cent to everything that I do. I BBox t Radio-TV Job Mart, Bill- formation and help your station to Craig Mollison and Pat McCall, board, tion have had a long association with the 165 W. 46th St., New York, become KARM, Fresno, Calif.; Jim goes to Wild Child, WXOK, music business in a big little place N.Y. 10036. 9/11 a better radio and enter- Boggs, Baton Rouge, and Al Jefferson, called Muscle Shoals. I can adapt to tainment outlet." WFRO, Fremont, Ohio; Cliff any Car- KSSS, Colorado Springs, type format - Drake, WABC "Don't cut off the promotion ey, WSJM, St. Joseph, Mich.; Cary Colo. Type, or whatever and still pull the In progressive rock, plaques will numbers. Survey and pressure don't PROGRAMMING PRO! Nationally man," Smith implored. "Set up a Gerard, WHCU, Ithaca, N.Y.; Jon bother me -they just make me excel known P.D. looking for opportunity go to Jerry Longden, KNAC -FM, even more. I challenge you to answer to program new concept time and allow them to come up. Roberts, WMMB, Melbourne, Fla.; this ad and see that all of the above porary Contem- Long Beach, Calif.; Doug Meyer, is format. Recently resigned They are a link to the source of James Higgs, WKMI, Kalamazoo, true. If you don't other stations from programming successful top 40 WVBR -FM, Ithaca, N.Y., and Jim in your market will! All replies will station. Have spent information. Don't go through an Mich.; Bill Sterling and Dick Mar- be given prompt attention. Write last few months Reeves, WKAI -FM, Macomb, Ill. getting together a new approach. If arrogance - and - power syndrome. shall, WSPR, Springfield, Mass.; Box 425. Radio -TV Job Mart, Bill- you have a decent signal and ratings Certificates will go to board, 165 W. 46th St, New York, problems, let's go! This industry is too dynamic Bruce Fischer, KRNT, Gordon N.Y. 10036. Market size no to put Des Moines Marcy, 9/11 object, but must have program de- up with that kind of foolishness," and Randy Hankins, KBTM, KLJT -FM, Lake Jackson, partment autonomy. Now on West Jones- Tex., and Brad Canfield, KLWN- Coast, will relocate. Box 424, Radio - Smith said. boro, Ark. Receiving honorable TV Job Mart, Billboard, FM, Lawrence, Kan. St., 165 W. 96th mention were Ray Shermer, 1st phone Top 40 Jock, New York, N.Y. 10036. 9/11 KITS, Certificates with experi- SINGLETON . Springfield, will be awarded to ence as Music Director. I've just .. Mo.; Chuck Spencer, these entrants come back from four months of Continued WC R S, Greenwood, S.C.; from military serv- Army reserve duty and Uncle Sam from page 26 Bob ice: Top 40 David just one weekend a month. Green and Joe Bernard, - Munsey, Cur- tertain the audience. Record corn - WSPR, AFVN, Saigon; Ron rently in Washington, D.C., area. POSITIONS Springfield, Mass.; Ken White, Hurst, AFN, Will relocate anywhere for suitable OPEN panies are experimental in many Thailand. M O R Ron Harris, position. Send for tape and resume KMPL, Sikeston, Mo.; Dave Blum - - to Box 430, Radio -TV Job Mart, Bill- aspects. They are a laboratory. AFRS, Athens, Greece, Country board, 165 W. 46th St., New York, Radio er, KOAK, Red Oak, Iowa; A.J. stations, for the most part, music -Bob Nelson, AFN, Kai - N.Y. 10036. 9/18 are Berley, WSKI, Montpelier, Vt.; Rock and M.O.R. air men. Looking not. We need you, and I hope serslauten, Germany. Soul -Ed for a job where your ideas and talent you need us," he said. John Foertsch, KADA, Ada, Okla., will be Want good pay Robinson, AFRTS, Johnston Atoll, w a happy,appreciated? Progressive atmosphere? Singleton emphasized the fact and Lincoln Ware, USS Midway, Announcer with 1st phone some ex- Lines, bits, or T &T; but pros only. that no radio perience (MOR -C&W) has ability If you're good I need station in the country Pacific Ocean. can write copy -enjoys production - tape, you. Send should seeks permanent - resume and pic to P.O. Box have to pay for product. Certificates will be awarded position with per- 2831, Uptown Station, Nashville, I cannot all of the potential hit records. I to sonality station where I can learn Tenn, 37219. se18 sell product to stations these entrants from Britain: Gra- and grow. I'm married and able to which play my product for vote for fair treatment all the way locate anywhere -although my pref- free." around," ham Dene, United Bisquit Net- erence is for Western Montana or It was also stated that program- Hunter concluded. Vermont. I need a break to show Bill Sanders, general manager of work, Isleworth, England; Tony what I can do. Have Our last two newsmen at WCUE left mers and stations must blow their Mercer, excellent refer- for somewhat greener pastures WWDC, Washington, has other host of a syndicated show, ences. Box 432 Radio -TV Job Mart, CKLW- (Randall at own horn to get the product they London, Billboard, 165 W. 46th St., New York, and Mark, You're desire. views of promotion men. "Promo- England. N.Y. 10036. 9/18 Both Sounding Great!) And now Singleton emphasized this Certificates will be WCUE loses another talented news- point. "You must look to distrib- tion men have a difficult job, but awarded to man to a major market shortly. they also these entrants from Canada: Jason That's the kind of young, dynamic, utors in many cases, but we will often have a precon- aggressive newsman we're looking never ceived idea of what a station Roberts, CFPL, London, Ont.; Bar- BROADCAST JOURNALIST: Young for. Send examples of writing, both turn down requests for prod- ry Bowman, with heavy experience. Reporter/ local and national rewrites, uct. I say, should play. The promotion man CFAX, Victoria, B.C., with along however, that a great and Wayne Producer with network owned all air check and resume to: DOUG deal of service depends must learn that our station's music McAteer, CJOE, Lon- news -talk station in top ten market; PEYTON, PROGRAM DIRECTOR, upon the policy is don, Ont. Reporter /Editor with global news WCUE, 424 Sackett Ave., Akron, promotion of your station by your designed to hit almost service. Desiring position with a Ohio 44313 ... Immediately!! 9/11 everyone. This means Aretha Certificates will also be awarded heavy news operation either radio staff." and/or television. Salary negotiable. Franklin along with Vaughn Mon- in the following special categories: Complete references and detailed roe. Service the station and let Classical -Dick Crawford, KFAC, resume along with air -check sent National Program Director MURPHY .. . broadcasters interested in hiring this and Con- them decide what should be Los Angeles. Jazz -Alan Grant, tell -it- sultant looking for DJs and newsmen Continued from page 27 like -it-is journalist. Box 431, for Mid and Far West Markets. C&W, played." WMJR -FM, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Radio -TV Job Mart, Billboard, 165 Rock and MOR. Send tapes to promotion man could help W. 46th St., New York, N.Y. 10036. EVWREN, 7075 W. Hampden, Denver, WOAI "Avco for one wants to be and Johnny Adams, KRML, Car- 9/18 Colo. 80227. 9/25 select the music and keep the sta- where its happening," said Murphy. mel, Calif. Religious-Roy Scott, tion up on the demographics of "And the promotion man can syndicated show, Freeville, N.Y. record sales. "However, we do help. Music is our business too Gospel -Tom Hesse, Family Net- program for sound, not numbers. and we can survive together only work, San Francisco. Dewey Huges when answering ads . Say You Saw in It the Billboard We must treat promotion men with if we work together," he con- will also receive a certificate for respect because we want to hear cluded. 34 a Voice of America Show. SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD

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MAJOR FORM of talent Room entertainment. Two bands alternating had pro- Hilton- International's musical contractor James Muli- exposure in Las Vegas vided music for listening, eating and dancing from 9:30 dore is planning weekly jazz sessions for the Castaways. faces extinction. Lounge to 5 a.m. Only one band will now be contracted. They Teamed with Los Angeles musician Dan Terry and 21 closings and reduction will do longer sets with shorter breaks working from 10 other musicians, they will offer "up -to -date music to ap- of live entertainment until 3:30 a.m. peal to the younger set, since there is no place for local have reached epidemic In an attempt to offer more variety, the Crown Room people to go to hear contemporary music." proportions. This dra- plans to contract the bands for four -week periods. First Down the street at the Frontier, also in the Hughes matic move has ramifi- band to appear under the new policy was Soup. At the chain, major lounge changes are presently being nego- cations for rock bands time of Soup's initial engagement, Dave Victorson took tiated according to Hughes hotel man Robert Caverly, which had been gaining over as entertainment director. Consequently, there was acting general manager for the Desert Inn. a in Victorson be- bookings in the lounges. delay booking more rock bands until "We are presently making studies of operating policy of to Victorson's take- The Hilton- Flamingo came acclimated to the hotel. Prior the Frontier lounge," declares Caverly. Areas being stud- and light man hotel has cut lounge over, hotel orchestra leader Joe Guercio ied include the possibility to closing the Circle "F" lounge, acts by 50 percent, with Billy Graham had been assisting Alex Shoofey with en- making the lounge smaller, reducing the number of acts the Las Vegas Hilton tertainment bookings. and cutting salaries. The hotel's lounge was expected to book acts corn - (formerly the Interna- This lounge, which had a double star policy since its parable to Kenny Rodgers and the First Edition, who tional) following suit. opening in 1967, switched to a single star lineup in in a young during -long record The Desert Inn will re- pulled crowd their month July and also altered performing times. Frank Sinatra Jr. engagement with Gladys Knight and the Pips. duce the size of its lounge while the Riviera closes its closed out the double star policy with comedian Jack E. lounge altogether. Before the end of the year, the Frontier At the Riviera, the lounge was being dropped in favor Leonard and opened as solo star July 29. Other lounge will either close its lounge, make it smaller or cut book- of a Keno area. President Edward Torres says plans for headliners who will star solo include Jerry Vale who ings and salaries. Reports are flying that the lounges of a $1 million expansion program would do away with the has the only lounge contract that calls for 20 men in the Tropicana and Castaways will also shutter. lounge and put more stars in the big showroom. his orchestra -a holdover from the showroom where he According to the Flamingo's Jim Seagrave, the hotel Discounting reports that the Starlite lounge was not may return if negotiations work out, and Ray Anthony. Because used to always have six acts in its casino lounge. making money, Torres notes: "We have experienced our A tightening of the entertainment budget was again the of economy measures, the number has been cut in half most sucessful year in fiscal year 1970 and had to make explanation. to three. The hotel's Sky Room used to feature two rock some formidable decisions to keep pace with our growth." Caverly emphasizes that lounge changes could indeed but about a year ago, the number was reduced bands, While Torres acknowledges the importance of the be made before the end of the year, resulting in the to one until the room was finally converted into a restau- Starlite Theater which has been a Strip landmark for possibility of stars already under contract being used rant with no live entertainment employed. 15 years, he says plans to utilize the lounge stars to the in other Hughes hotels, having their contracts renego- The reason behind the cut in live entertainment is fullest advantages would be put into effect. tiated or bought out. the result of spiralling main showroom prices," states Such Starlite stablers as Shecky Greene, Vic Damone, Additional concern over the possibility of the Frontier Seagrave. "Even acts like Sergio Franchi have improved Jan Murray and Barbara McNair reportedly will be booked lounge closing was expressed by a lounge employee. "I as draws and are asking more money. If we want to into the big Versailles Room. If Starlite contractees de- can understand them closing the Desert Inn lounge. It hold them, we must meet their price. cided not to work the Riviera's main room they would was so small it couldn't pay for itself. The Riviera Starlite We want as much entertainment as possible, but be given the opportunity to make a new deal elsewhere. is 380 tops," he continued. "But, I don't understand a are economizing the hotels must stay within budget and them thinking about closing this place. We can seat 500. where they can. Unfortunately, it's the trios, quartets Even though Torres & Co. offered Shecky Greene half city needs some form of lounge," he continues. and rock bands that suffer." as many weeks at twice the salary, Greene didn't think "This much of his "promotion," saying: "I haven't decided "But even the lounge stars are pricing themselves out The Hilton - International moved its midafternoon You have lounge stars getting $20,000- lounge show "Bottoms Up" to the Flamingo because "the whether I'll take it. I think Vegas is making a mistake of the market. a Then there are all of the other lounge International, like all hotels, has been ordered to tighten closing lounges. Besides, I'd have to work seven nights $25,000 week. expenses. No lounge can bring in enough business to up the budget entertainment- wise," explains Bruce Banke. instead of six." "The International's lounge, which always featured three Vibrations within the Hughes hotels were also of a equal that. look around. It's just girls. Two and three acts will now only have two. The third act wasn't justify- lounge cutback nature. The Desert Inn is relocating its "But just only order the minimum," he laments. "I ing the expense." lounge into smaller quarters, with lounge entertainment together who Vic Damone brings in girls at the Previously, shows at the Hilton -International began at being trimmed due to budget cuts, according to Al checked other places. Riviera and Bill Medley is getting 90 percent girls at the 9:15 with each artist performing 45 minutes with a 15- Guzman. is the same. The girls aren't with gam- minute break between acts. Under the new policy, the Johnnie Ray received standing ovations during his Sands. Caesars bling men who tell them to get lost for an hour. These two acts will each perform one hour with a 30- minute July lounge engagement at the Desert Inn. However, man- working Look at them. They're here to see an break. Showtimes begin at 10:15. During the break period, agement didn't pick up his four -week option. Instead, the are girls. act, not to gamble or drink. It's the same all over." piped in stereo 8 -track music is played for the lounge hotel will play out all lounge star contracts and turn to customers. the less- priced combos, prefacing the restructure and The cutback in lounge entertainment at the Frontier "The 9:15 time didn't draw in the customers," possible ultimate closing of the lounge. began with the firing of Dave Burton. Burton opened explains Banke. "Now the lounge shows will not begin The 230 -room Castaways, another Hughes -owned ho- the Frontier's Cabaret Room which was "built for him" until after the main room show has broken." tel, was scheduled to close its lounge this fall. Enter- in July 1967. His firing in April was termed by the hotel Likewise, there has been a cut in the Hilton's Crown tainment at the small hotel will be at best sporadic. as an economy move. Several months after his dismissal, SC -2 SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD www.americanradiohistory.com Burton joined Red Nor - vo, Monk Montgomery, Lloyd Ellis and the Ed- die de Santis duo By in the Tropicana's Ca- sino Lounge. Laura At Hughes' Landmark, Deni similar economy moves have been initiated. Frank Modica closed out the Tower Sweets Re- view and began present- ing less expensive, self - contained, small review and new single acts in the Landmark's lounge. In May the Landmark's Dwayne Hickman began bringing in alternating groups that are self - containing into the lounge which also changed its policy to one of no cover, no minimum. The hotel executives blame the stars, AGVA and the musicians' un- ion as well as the stage- hands for the lounge cutbacks. Union require- THE YEâR OF ments and regulations, HIS IS said one official, are making it virtually impossible for a Dusk - hotel to have a full slate of lounge entertainment. to -dawn lounge entertainment which made Las Vegas a 24 -hour town, is so prohibitive that most lounges are down to two acts. The lone exception to the cry of lounge dispair is the THE is Sahara Hotel. Del Webb officials report everything beautiful. The lounge will neither be closed nor reduced in size. In contrast to other hotels cutting the entertain- ment lounge budgets, the Sahara, whose lounge like the main showroom is comedian -oriented, has increased talent bookings of headline acts. LOLINLE In contrast to other hotels which now have only two acts playing lounges, the Sahara boasts four acts nightly, plus a review and a girlie show. In featuring comedians the hotel emphasizes that. "comedians get more money than singers, so you can't say we are cutting back." -y How do the lounge acts themselves feel about the closings or reductions? The Brothers Keep were contracted - CLOSINIL for the Frontier's Circle F lounge. Last year the four -man group worked 30 weeks at the Stardust. Although the group's Lee Dollar termed the Frontier lounge "a better, more receptive room than the Stardust," he expressed Or: Can You Spare a Job? the Brother concern that the Frontier would indeed be shuttering Circle "F's" doors. four members plus a girl. All are local at- The hotel, owned by Continental Connectors, met over with three or period, Dollar's partner for two or four weeks with options. Contracted for a four -week the July 30 weekend to make the final decision about tractions contracted closing, but not by spokesman: We don't have the Mark Vance "heard the lounge was the lounge closing, which had been rumored for months. According to a hotel They said nothing when they the Strip has. The groups are all local management at the Frontier. The official meeting and formal announcement was de- quality acts that I've heard the report from man- and mostly get scale. We have some signed us up. However, layed until Major Riddle, president of the Dunes, and rock and country to be playing Pahrump, Nev. (a agement in other hotels." Frederick Apcar, show producer, returned from Europe. groups now that ought town up north), but things will pick up. We got the Randy The Frontier's management warned the singing duo, and the hotel will Although "Vive Les Girls" is closing Costa Show for the big lounge directly from the Show- backed by two amplified instruments, about the sound and his orchestra have no lounge at all, Jack Morgan boat. That's the best group we've had." The hotel's main "so as not to interrupt the gambling. They have a very the Top of the will continue to provide dancing music at room has been playing "Fiddler on the Roof" and doing sensitive pit here," explained Vance. Table. Dunes. Strolling violins are in the Sultans well. Because of lounge closings, the Brothers Keep have stresses that Hotel spokeswoman Jeannie McGowan With the recent opening of the hotel, business has plans to gear themselves as an opening act for a main main more money wi l be put into the "Casino de Paris," saying that their enter- in the Mid- been brisk, with officials merely room. "Lounges are drying up all over, even showroom attraction. The showroom will be refurbished of the economy, tainment budget isn't large enough. west," complains Vance. "It's the state and open Christmas Eve with a new, more costly edition as much." Aladdin, Stardust and Fremont I guess. People aren't going out of the French review. Recrion Corp. owns the which is located downtown, closed Del Webb -owned hotel, has hotels. The Fremont, The Thunderbird, another The Dunes places most of the blame for the lounge had been the launching continuous music from 4 p.m. its lounge over one year ago. It a lounge which provides closing and prices being increased upon the unions. Lou Rawls. balladeer Vic place in Las Vegas for such acts as to 4 a.m. daily. The afternoon begins with The payroll for the Dunes hotel restaurant staff alone Lano take lounges are remaining Garcia. At 10 p.m. Bob Fletcher and wife Vick had to be raised $50,000 per week as a result of the At hotels, the Co., followed At the over the singing chores backed by Hank & new culinary contract. From the standpoint of the hotel the same or showing an increase in entertainment. we have been," says by a topless review, "Latin Fire '72," and Nancy Austin's we will have to raise prices and make cutbacks. One Aladdin "we intend to continue as 125 -150, has a no "Bedtime Riot!" a comedy review. of the cutbacks is closing the lounge," a spokesman said. Dick Odessky. The lounge, which holds cover, no minimum policy, offers late night music and Although the Thunderbird lounge acts could be con- the musicians' union and Chief legal council for both dancing with small combo groups. Presently holding forth sidered the lower priced third billed type, there is some denies that the the culinary unions, Renny Ashleman, Lenny Martin Trio. The group has an indefinite con- form of live entertainment always offered there. revenues is the unions are to blame. In percentages the gross tract with the hotel. At the end of the Strip the Tropicana Hotel, noted of the hotels have grown faster than labor costs. The hotel, the Stardust, shows "abso- for its Blue Room jazz musicians, was reported to be situation is too damn complex to lump all the hotels to- Recrion's biggest entertainment, rather an increase," either shuttering or being made smaller the first of next gether. Your big money earners are the Riveria, Stardust lutely no cut in lounge year. The hotel, which has contracted commitments that and Caesars. Sure, the Riviera and Caesars closed emphasizes Odessky. extend through the end of the year, will shortly be under lounges, but they didn't lower their entertainment budget, The hotel recently booked in a revue, the "Bare Touch the new management and thus an entirely new set of rules they just shoved it around. You certainly can't say of Vegas," which wasn't "to replace an act, but an ad- could go into effect. Stardust is cutting back with its lounge, they're going dition." better than ever. The hotels say the lounges don't draw. The Trop was built in 1957 for a cost of about $15 lounge alternates four groups and has in- At $2 a drink, you're damn right they aren't drawing. The Eddie Fisher was the first entertainer On Saturday nights, live million. Singer Look downtown, those hotels have increased entertain- creased entertainment hours. Las Vegas," reports reports booked. Billed as the "Tiffany of ment, not reduced it, and it's the downtown hotels, not music is offered from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Odessky which is large, formal is middle - indicate the Trop's Blue Room, the Strip, that got the big benefits from the new union excellent entertainment. The music primarily as is small- and enclosed, is doing excellent business the contracts." of- the -road, with some leanings toward contemporary er, informal and open Casino Lounge. music. Casino Center's answer to the Strip is Union Plaza, of "Vive Les Girls," is that lounge stars On August 2 the 30- member cast which officially opened Aug. 10, although the two lounges The end result of all this action lounge show, were given a one -month in to executive offices the Dunes Hotel's and casino have been in operation since July 2. in most hotels are being called notice. Hotel officials decided to close the lounge Aug. 30 and asked to play out their contracts in main rooms, and turn it into a Keno parlor. Both lounges have a no cover, no minimum policy. finding their options dropped, or loaned out to other The Theater Lounge holds 200 and features entertainment looming over the heads of Scheduled for opening Christmas Eve, the Keno hotels. Salary cutbacks are from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. The smaller Omaha Lounge seats headliners. Shecky Greene, Vic Damone and Jerry lounge is the first phase of a $1 million expansion lounge 100 and has alternating groups performing from noon to elsewhere, but project for the downstairs area of the hotel. The enter- Vale can do well in other hotels here and 6 p.m. on talents that have tainment lounge held 300 persons, while the new Keno many of the hotels are foreclosing in Las Vegas. area will have room for only 100. The groups in the Omaha Lounge are self -contained, no other showcase other than Written by Laura Deni; art director Bernie Rollins; section editor Eliot Tiegel; cover photo: Don English; photos LV News Bureau SC -3 SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD

www.americanradiohistory.com on various TV variety shows with country wouldn't do just as well and better than twangy trumpet voice. Every word can be artists and got to know their music. "I saw some headlining in a main room." When clearly understood. he the move to country coming on TV five played the International several months ago, his guest stars were Jerry Reed and Her selection of material is more so- years ago," asserts Hickman. Anne Murray, two rising talents. phisticated and pop -oriented. The Fla- A year ago Hickman took over PR mingo repertoire Country music has an identity problem. includes songs written duties at the Landmark and in early sum- There is confusion between hillbilly, mod- by Kris Kristofferson, Joe South, Gene mer he assumed the role of 'entertainment ern- country and country -blues. Artists run McClellan and Mac Davis. director. Since Hickman's arrival, the the gamut from those squeamish in claim- The name Mac Davis is becoming fa- Landmark has been the innovator of many ing a country title to those proudly touting miliar in town as the 30- year -old song- things, including developing a country the country label and those who claim writer- singer out of Lubbock, Tex., by booking policy for the show room. Hick- or reject country depending upon who they are talking to at the moment. way of Atlanta, Ga., who writes one top 40 man sold Moe Lewis, who at the time song after another. booked talent for the lounge, and Frank One of the Landmark's stars, Jimmy Modica, general manager of the hotel, Dean, enters through the audience sing- Mac's own album for Columbia reflects ing "Dixie" and then tells the crowd that on the idea of going country. "You have his country -flavored musicianship. He he is "primarily and very proudly associ- made his Vegas to try things. You shouldn't be afraid to ated with country music." debut at the Sahara, try something new or different," observes sharing the bill with Buddy Hackett. As The most widely accepted forms Hickman. of a performer he is loose and remarkably country in Las Vegas are the smooth at ease. In establishing a new showroom policy Nashville sound or country blues. "I want to be known by my own name, of booking a dozen country acts, the Another factor which must be consid- Landmark broke Strip tradition. ered regarding the sudden surge in coun- singing my own songs my way," Davis try is the changing flavor of Las Vegas. states in his dressing room. He feels his The surprise of the year was the "Grand No longer is it only a rich man's, high down home, relaxed attitude can be traced Ole Opry." An "Opry" package starring roller town. Families are traveling to- back to his boyhood days in Texas. He re- Ferlin gether on junkets. Husky and "Hee -Haw" comic Archie Middle class, Midwest fers to it as "just growing up with certain Americana is coming Las Campbell opened a four -week engagement to Vegas. With roots." Three years ago, the country's and was the influx of the held over. They followed Kaye television- watching pub- top artists began clamoring for his ma- Starr and Danny Davis and the Nashville lic, country artists are taking on a new terial. Brass. Through such performers as Jim- dimension for the major hotels. my Dean, Bobbie Gentry, Patti Page, Hank Apparently to be classified as country, Entertainment buyers for the Fremont, Williams Jr., George Jones, Tammy Wy- it is mandatory that the song contain a Aladdin, Stardust and Riviera have shied nette and Buck Owens, the hotel has be- message. If you're a female performer it Judy Lynn away from country acts. The come the Strip leader in country music Grammy also helps to be good -looking. offerings. Award -winning Kimberlys moved from Casino Center to the Desert Inn this year. The leading exponent of "sexy coun- try" is Bobbie Gentry. The Landmark art- ist, who was raised in Mississippi, comes on stage barefoot with low-slung Levi's Country that are unsnapped. She captivates the Music crowd. During 1970 she won two country music awards; one for "Let It Be Me" with Glen Campbell, and an award for writing Comes °Uptown' "Fancy." Miss Gentry is typical of the Strip country artist. She has been de- scribed as "about as backwoods as Berg - ¡mU Strip dorf's" and "as homespun as Chinchilla." She is country as Las Vegas chooses to ac- cept country. Patrons A surprise this year has been the num- ber of artists who were at one time as- sociated with the "Grand Ole Opry." Minnie Hppreciate Pearl, long -time star of the show, was signed by the Fremont and made her debut there in August. Appearing with her were the 20- singer- strong Sound Genera- the Move tion from Siloam Springs, Ark. On the Las Vegas Strip, very few artists OUN TRY Eddy Arnold Bobbie Gentry can pick up and twang their way through MUSIC, an hour on stage and hope to be booked which has back. battled The country policy of the Landmark has Likewise, the Fremont booked Marty Rob- One is for Strip been remarkably successful. Hickman feels bins. He proved that residents as well as exception the Landmark's Tam- exposure my Wynette. A top country artist for the success is a sign of the tourists will pay to see a good country times rather three years and has star. Robbins set the all -time attendance running, she comes on sing- n than a result of the hotel's large junket ing one b e e record for the Fremont's Fiesta Room with gold record song after another, business and somewhat lower price struc- all with a promised 1,276 fans in for the two shows. Over 500 twang so heavy that if the lis- for many ture. were turned away. tener wasn't familiar with the songs some years, words would be unrecognizable. has final- The Hilton's Dave Victorson has placed Before the Bonanza Hotel closed last The ly hap- the blame directly on the country artists year, the Buck Owens show had played to only other major acceptance on the Strip for barefoot, backwoods country is pened. A for not being booked by Strip hotels an 80 percent full main room, including with a comedian or comedian- singer. The çountry earlier. "I think they have been afraid traditional off -nights while other show- rooms "Grand Ole Opry" was held over at the superstar to come here," he says. "The money isn't along the Strip were doing 40 per- has an cent business. Landmark. Its humor may have been easier important to them; it's the challenge. hillbilly, but the singers were plugging Country stars are far more reluctant to One of the few artists, male or female, their gold record numbers. t i m e come here than buyers are to sign them. who started downtown and successfully landing a In the Tammy The Las Vegas audience is among the made it to the Strip big time is Judy Wynette- George Jones contract in the major strip hotels than show, Harold toughest in the world." Lynn. The ex- "Grand Ole Opry" performer Morrison made up for his has been the case in the past. corny jokes and attire (orange started with a country show, complete hat and During the past year, 18 country- ridiculously checked jacket "But, the unknown country artist had with a cowboy outfit, in Casino Center's which looks oriented attractions -a record number - like he shot a couch) with some adept better be a performer or he's dead in Golden Nugget. have played the International, Caesars banjo picking. Nevada. You have to do more than just Palace, Sahara and Desert Inn as well as Miss Lynn, whose roots are still coun- pick and sing. You must be a performer Roy Clark the Landmark and downtown Casino Cen- try, has changed with the times. She has first appeared at Caesars in the true sense of the word," warns Palace ter. Artists in the main rooms have in- her own show in the Flamingo's lounge and then switched to the Land- Eddy Arnold regarding country music and mark. His cluded Glen Campbell, Marty Robbins, where she is one of the strongest draws two years on CBS -TV's "Hee- why it has taken so long to firmly estab- Haw" Chet Atkins, Boots Randolph, Eddy Ar- in lounge attendance of any Strip hotel. and dual roles as Buddy Ebsen's lish itself on the Strip. "Unfortunately nold and Elvis Presley. Cousin Roy and Roy's mother Big Mama many of my fellow performers just stand Kenny Myers of Amaret Records is pri- Halsay on "The Beverly Hillbillies" has there and pick and sing rather than have Stars who started out in a country bag marily responsible for the "new Judy helped attract crowds for his Vegas ap- an act." tend to be a strange breed. Even though Lynn." He discovered her when he went pearances. country is "in," the artists are hesitant to into the Flamingo to see another on Arnold is among the few country stars artist be put in that mold, but they will willingly the same bill. The general feeling of the Strip enter- have played to the Strip before this year. shove their fellow performer into that dubi- tainment buyers is that they want a sound He appeared at the Sahara in 1953 and ous category. Since joining Amaret, Miss Lynn has which is reflected in songs like "Little last summer played the International. become more sophisticated and pop -ori- Green Apples," "Phoenix" and "Wichita "I don't consider myself strictly a coun- ented, both the artist and her management Lineman." A "pretty sound," they say, The country takeover on the Strip try artist," asserts Arnold. "I appeal to feel her new image will please her coun- not just banjo and fiddle picking. picked up steam last year and established middle America, and not just country. I try following. "We are trying to expose itself this year, thanks to Dwayne Hick- pick my songs the same way her to a wider audience, that's all. But If the audience is required to look clean man, entertainment buyer for the Land- and neat then they are entitled to the or Sinatra would. I look for a good lyric her type of music will be acceptable to mark. Hickman, who gained fame in the and a good melody." the fans she already has," declares Myers. same respect from the performing artist. 50s as TV's Dobie Gillis, has been a fan At $15 per person plus entertainment of country music since the days when Superstar Glen Campbell, who backs She wears hot pants and sequined taxes, the listener is entitled to be able Johnny Cash recorded for Sun Records away from a country title, nevertheless pant suits. Her entire back -up group of to understand the words. Very few people and nobody knew who he was. During saw no reason why "country artists such musicians is new and appears in Edwardi- will pay that kind of money for an unintel- the Dobie Gillis days, Hickman appeared as Buck Owens and Mike Haggard an suits. 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www.americanradiohistory.com ...While Stars Ride Their Own Merry -go -round HE MASSIVE MOVEMENT of talent directors pirou- Because of statements made prior to his death regarding limiting salaries for stars, etting from hotel to hotel has thrown Strip entertainment it can only be assumed that Entratter would have placed some limit on showroom into a hectic scene. The entertainment director's roulette performers. has resulted in showroom stars hopping on the merry -go- But Entratter was noted for contracting stars through personal friendships. The round of hotel job hunting and increased the current war appeal of Entratter to the performers was in his "father image." He hovered over them, over salaries. understanding their needs and whims. It was Entratter who made Las Vegas a show busi- Currently in command of booking talent are: Dave ness mecca and the Sands the pillar of class and stardom. Peculiarly Victorson at the Hilton . . . Bill Miller with the Flamingo enough, Entratter, the man who was responsible for paying such enormous ... Walter Kane for the Hughes Hotels with veto power salaries to Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Dean Martin, Joey Bishop, Jerry Lewis and Danny Thomas, was the first to given general managers of individual hotels .. . Dwayne complain about the spiraling income demands. Hickman at the Landmark ... Sidney Gathrid for Caesars Shortly before his death, he said: "Salaries which stars can command have reached the Palace . . . Moe Lewis contracting for the Stardust, zenith. They will level off and in some cases be reduced." So, it was in the wind that super salaries were Fremont and Aladdin . . . Harvey Silbert has the final reaching their limit. Two months after Entratter's death a press release say at the Riviera, while the Tropicana has Maynard was issued by the Hughes Hotels stating the "hotels had a $50,000 weekly limit on all Sloate and the Sahara has Arvid Nelson. new performers coming into Hughes' six hotels." The troubled situation can be traced back to the His death brought the decline of the Sands as the entertainment mecca. Stars who death of Jack Entratter. His untimely death last March remained at the hotel out of loyalty to Entratter took off for better pay elsewhere. has brought chaos to the Strip. Although Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme transferred to Caesars Palace for a sum Apparently the Hughes people intended for Entratter to book talent for all their hotels. far above the Hughes $50,000 a week limit, the reason behind the departure, according Veteran entertainment director Frank Sennes was fired by the Hughes people the to Entratter, was his choice. In November Entratter said, They didn't leave. I let them ast Saturday in February without stating a reason. Sennes said of the surprise firing: leave. I didn't want them any more." 'I'm surprised, but not bitter. It's their operation and their choice." There has also been increasing talk that Howard Hughes may sell the bulk of his Sennes was credited with introducing a number of new ideas to Las Vegas including hotel holdings in Las Vegas. It is reported that five of his the Lido de Paris. He had been associated six hotels are not making out with the Desert Inn and Stardust hotels since on the winning side of the ledger. ?ach was built and joined the Frontier as its entertainment director when Howard Hughes Talk is growing that the Desert Inn will be the first hotel acquired it three years ago. Although fired by Hughes, Sennes still produces the Lido show. to leave the Hughes empire. Actually, this hotel was never purchased by Hughes, but is leased. The "exodus" of entertainment directors has gone thusly: Replacing Moe Lewis as The Riviera is an independent, partially owned by Dean ? ntertainment director of the Landmark was Frank Modica, assisted Martin, and is considered by Dwayne Hickman. among the top spots. 4s Modica's general manager duties increased, Hickman took over the talent booking Talent agents contend that with the six hotels iepartment. Lewis who has booked entertainment at the Landmark and acts appearing going out of the super name sweep- stakes, the number of options left to superstars n the lounge of the Sands was appointed entertainment director for the Stardust, Fremont are limited to the Riviera, Caesars Palace, and Aladdin. Bill Lane left the Hilton- International. Sahara and perhaps the International. Dave Victorson's duties at Caesars Palace were assumed by Sidney Gathrid. Victorson Hotels such as the Dunes, Stardust and Tropicana are on production policies and noved from Entertainment Director to casino host. In July the Hilton- International, the therefore do not figure in the name sweepstakes at this time. ration's largest resort hotel, retained Victorson's services as its entertainment director. Agents feel that even with three hotels able to spend more than the $50,000 limit, Victorson directed show bookings for six years at Caesars where he established the there's enough of an edge so that there will be no decline in super salaries. They also recent, feel that they will be able to write in percentage deals host impressive lineup of stars. In his new post Victorson has access to a multi - for the more obvious draws. nillion- dollar entertainment budget. Working with Alex Shoofey, Victorson intends to Dean Martin's partial ownership is credited with luring big names away from the wttress the lounge with new "names" to go along with such regulars as the Checkmates, corporate owned hotels. Although Martin is a figurehead in actually contracting the talent, he may well fenny Rodgers and the First Edition and Redd Foxx. Victorson plans to bring in additional be the entertainer's next father figure. specialty groups and recognized recording artists in the Crown Room. No changes are A superstar himself, he knows the business. He understands a performer's ego, their anticipated for the main showroom. wants and needs. He frequently appears at the Riviera and flies in to give birthday and Jimmy Dean, the Recion Corporation entertainment chief, not the performer, left anniversary parties for his friends associated with the hotel. lis position as entertainment director at the end of April. Hughes Hotel headliners Danny Thomas, Joey Bishop, Diahann Carroll, Rowan and Just as a publicity release was being typed announcing that Jack Entratter would Martin and Bobbie Gentry are among those reportedly listening to Riviera offers. Accord- ing to informed sources, >e in charge of all entertainment for the Hughes Hotels, Entratter was strickened with there isn't such a thing as "centralized talent buying" for the I cerebral hemorrhage in his office and died March 11. Continued on page SC -21 SC -8 SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD

www.americanradiohistory.com www.americanradiohistory.com LAS VEGAS has always been a Sinatra town. When Frank Sr. plays here, an excite- ment runs up and down the Strip, causing showroom reservations to become a gold key item. But now the senior Sinatra is in retirement, leaving the boards to two of his children, Nancy and Frank Jr. In June they appeared for the first time in the same show at the International Hotel. Laura Deni watched the 10 days of rehearsals before the grand opening. This is her behind - the -scenes diary:

Since Glen Campbell was doing two shows nightly in the International's main showroom, rehearsals are set for the hotel's smaller Legitimate Theater. The cast (Nancy's husband Hugh Lambert, Sugar Ray Robinson, the six Jimmy Joyce Singers and the Muppets), hit the boards at 10 in the morning each day. Rehearsals are set from 10 until 1 p.m. and then from 2 to 6 p.m. After four days of working up the dance routines, Nancy looks cheerful in a yellow T -shirt which proclaims "thank you." Her brother's hair is short, which causes behind his back comments from some of the long haired orchestra members, and his clothing is 1955 Ivy League. He deliberately hasn't gene mod. "I sing on stage wearing a plain tuxedo and my pants have cuffs," he states. "My mother once told me that pants without cuffs don't look finished. My hair isn't styled, it's combed. I'm old fashioned, a square. I'm establishing an identity for people that they can count on," he explains. "Except for a few wrinkles and a very slight receding hair line I look the same as I did 10 years ago and I'll look the same 10 years from now. In staying the same I'm different." Saturday -After a few days the show begins to have some semblance of order. As the opening sequence is begun, Don Costa walks across the stage carrying a giant ladder. "I finally made it to the big time. I'm in show business," he proclaims. Nancy's husband, Hugh Lambert, calls for the opening number, "Well, Did You Ever ?" The song was first sung in the movie "High Society" by Frank Sinatra Sr. and Bing Crosby. It works out well for Frank and Hugh. Then Nancy and Sugar Ray go into their number. Sugar is alive and vital. The boxer's legs are still loose. He makes it look easy. Nancy embraces him. Saturday night -After a full day rehearsing, Nancy, Hugh and Frank fly in to Los Angeles. Frank Sinatra Sr. is making his farewell performance at the Motion Picture and Television Fund Gala. It's a close family. A time to be together. Sunday afternoon -Rehearsals are under way in the Music Center. Joe Guerico, conductor of the Interna- tional's orchestra has flown to Los Angeles to help . Sinatra Sr. is in excellent form and delightful humor, while barbed tongue Don Rickles, hell bent on disrupting rehearsals, is at his acid fire best. "Hey, old man,' he yells at Sinatra. "What's a 55- year -old man doing here? Why don't you go home, take your teeth out and watch Sesame Street ?" aRch Cavorts and Frank Jr. Croons as "Hold it down," instructs Guercio. "Your buddy, the star, is trying to get a show on." Monday -At four in the morning the family returns to Las Vegas. Before nine they are up, getting ready for another day of rehearsals. At noon the musicians as- semble. It is the largest musical aggregation ever assembled on a Las Vegas stage. Forty musicians take the stage. Streisand and Presley only had 34 musi- cians. Drummer Hal Blaine has come in from Los Angeles while Billy Strange conducts. "Okay, we're going to give it a run down. It's going to be long and hard," warns Strange. He calls out the order of musical numbers. When the charts for "Boots" are announced Nancy lets out with "Blaaa."

She doesn't like the song. "I'm not knocking it. It got me to the main - room of the International. But I want to go on to other things." If she had her way the song would be eliminated from the show. Hugh and Frank convince her that the public expects the song. Nancy has an identity problem. Songs such as "Boots" stereotyped her into a cold, calculating female. Hotel officials were surprised that she relies heavily upon Hugh. Great emphasis is placed on having Nancy come across as feminine, nice and sweet. Affection is paramount during rehearsals. "It's Impossible" needs some changes. Is it better in four or two ?" asks Strange. "May I make a suggestion, please," inquires Nancy. "We just do it with piano in the beginning. Try it for me, please." "The entrance will be at 96," says Strange and Nancy starts. "No, no," she stops. "Much too big at that point." "Once again," says Strange. "Arpeggio at that point." three numbers of mine have no French "Very sneaky at that point," corrects Nancy. horns. The last one does, so watch for it. "The last part reads like two half notes in 28, then cut," instructs Strange. The rest should lay in very well." "No," says Nancy. "It should keep going." The musicians turn to "Come Back "Okay, no cut," echoes Strange. They try it. It plays well. to Me." "There are some important The Jimmy Joyce Singers return to the stage. "I'll Never Smile Again" is next. French horn figures, so lay on them Nancy, Frank and the singers have a beautiful blending of voices. It's a super trip pretty heavy," he calls to Brackett. He be- into nostalgia. Dad, Jo Stafford, the Modernaires and Tommy Dorsey cut the original hit. gins to sing uptempo. The instruments Tuesday -Nancy arrives to find Hugh already hard at work setting the sound. blend beautifully. "Can we turn down the amplifier, please ?" asks Hugh. Tuesday evening -Rehearsals start "It's called the Houston Astrodrome PA System," explains Nancy. at 7:30. Frank arrives 20 minutes early. He Billy Strange starts "I Don't Know How to Love Him." sits at the piano. "I started to study the pi- "Billy, please, it's very soft here. Everybody, please. It's very important. I'm not ano when I was five. Originally I wanted to singing to hear myself," she states. write music, serious music," he explains, They proceed to "Big Boss Man." During the number the string section, which then adds: "I still do, I'll be writing it had no part in the arrangement, suddenly walks off the stage. someday. I'll go hide somewhere for six Nancy stops singing. "What is this ?" she sputters. months. I've scored one film, a lousy "We have no part," is the answer. $60,000 monster film." "Where is the professionalism ?" she explodes. "The esprit de corps? You're Nancy comes in wearing an orange suppose to sit there! How rude!" pants suit and matching floppy brimmed The strings return to the platform. hat. There are two dress rehearsals set. "Earth Movin' " is next and the sound is awful. The speakers are angled wrong. At 1:30 in the morning the last dress "I have a suggestion," offers Nancy. "Two of the columns have to face the front. rehearsal ends. Frank goes up to his room Remember the dead air in the first section." The speakers are turned to face the front. where he puts on the unedited tape of his From the balcony, sound man Eddie Brackett yells: "It's dead in the first section. new Daybreak album "Spice." It's his first album in six years. If you can't hear it, Nancy, the people in the middle can't. Turn the speakers in The album takes three different directions; four of the songs are backed by a from the side." 40 -piece orchestra, while five numbers including his love ballad "Believe in Me" have "What about the poor people on the sides? Don't they count ?" Nancy yells back. a 30-piece group featuring French horns and harps. The remaining four songs are Brackett fixes the sound and it's Frank's turn to take the stage. backed with his nine regular men. He's cool and intelligent. His easygoing manner is deceiving. He knows just what "When I was brought up only one style and sound was on a record," he explains. he wants and where he is at all times, and it is his trigger sharp, droll sense of humor "I go conversely, every song on the album is different. I took the old 'variety is the that relieves tension during the rehearsals. spice of life,' narrowed it down to spice and made certain everything in the album "Trolley Song" is gone over first. "Would you be kind enough to give Billy the was different. tempo on the sound ?" he asks the drummer. He tries the number. "Fine, everybody." "I made the album without a label and then looked to see if anybody wanted it. He looks Brackett, up at and gives instructions for setting the sound on the musicians. I want control over this. It's molded and fused together from the essence of my His concern for sound balancing causes Brackett to publicly compliment the singer. musical feeling. If I fall on my nose I'll do it without any help." "The string absorption is fine throughout. Give me a 10 db increase on the man The eighth song, first cut on side two is "Black Night," his own song. "The in blue. Lay back on sax and come in close on woodwind," Sinatra says. character of the song is an essay," he relates. He curls his feet up on the chair and He starts singing. The huge room which has paralyzed many a superstar doesn't stares out a drape drawn window. "A guy alone at night humming, waiting for a girl phase the Frontier lounge star. He's at home. Manner easy, the words flow. "A little who didn't show up last night and wondering who she slept with last night." He looks more flute." distant. His thoughts are with the song. At 27 he's grown up too fast, assumed "The song starts with a very unamped solo guitar," he says. "Eddie, the first hard responsibilities. Almost too much of him is written into the song. SC -10 SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD

www.americanradiohistory.com runs 90 minutes. Nancy sings the to last evening of the five -week engagement. The show "'Black Night is almost a country song,' " he explains, the words breaking of the singers and one 11 songs by herself. She sings one song with Frank and three silence of his thought. "I started writing music when I was about nine, silly things," includes with Frank and Hugh. Frank sings four numbers by himself. Nancy's own quintet I've allowed my music to come out. I wish my dad he muses. "This is the first time guitarist Lou Shelton, bassist Jerry Sheff, drummer Hal Blaine him. The timber in his voice is all there. pianist Don Randi, had recorded the song. It was written for bass) and Billy Strange who also plays guitar. a like (working with eight traps plus It takes a voice like his to sing it. As I get older my voice develops more of timber per- On Sunday, July 11, the Nancy Sinatra show presents a special afternoon his. I certainly hope it continues to do so." formance for the purpose of launching a Sugar Ray Robinson Youth Foundation chapter Frank Jr. has inherited and then developed vocal qualities of his father. But he for Southern Nevada. The audience consists of exceptional, handicapped, retarded, un- has a few of his own. He sounds most like his dad when he sings slowly in the also derprivileged and institutionalized youngsters of the area. They are guests of the cast lower register. hotel. in 35 countries. His version of "Black Coffee" is and the He's played all 50 states and show enjoyable for children of all ages, Nancy and company dirty blues. The music is bent and To further make the of the show for one performance. It grooves and excites. The incredibly change 80 percent slurs. working. album- includes the Carpenters' hit They have been up all night added. "We've Only Just Begun." Frank Additional Muppet sequences are ma- took out the brass and slowed it Frank rewrites the lyrics and special lines, sub- down. terial editing out stricly adult He Born, raised and schooled in stituting humor which appeals to kids. for deli- music, his mind functions like an then assumes the responsibility show. engineer. He's proud that the album vering the new lines during the Show room seating is changed, making room for a ramp into the audience. The cast has done two regularly scheduled shows on Saturday. The Sunday matinee, in competition with the Shrine Circus being held next door at the Convention Center, will be followed by two Sunday evening per- formances. Curiosity is expressed over whe- ther the chidren would come to the special Vegas Brings the brother- Sister Together

Postscript: The show is recorded for a TV show on Saturday, July 17, on the next show or go see the circus. The 2,000 seat main room and balcony are jammed. Children with pop, hot dogs and ice cream, finish eating and wait for the show to begin. Adults supervising the mass of assorted juveniles are few and far between. The possibility of mass fighting, fidgeting and crying are a looming possibility. Muppeteers Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson and John Lovelady open the show to the thundering applause of the children. The Jimmy Joyce Singers, in red and white stripe costumes, sing "Lida Rose" from "The Music Man." Utilizing the ramp, Nancy goes into the audience and works her way into the hearts of the children. Substituting "Joy she to the World" for "Son of a Preacher Man," and "I Don't Know How to Love Him," brings delighted children on stage to dance and sing with her. to Doing a duet with the Muppet character called Thog, Nancy sings and dances "Sugartown" and the kids squeal when given an opportunity to ask Thog questions. Frank's segment of four songs has a few people concerned about their appeal to the younger set. Although he eliminates the haunting, but adult "Black Night," the other songs are left intact. The kids applaud when Nancy's baby brother walks on stage. His own composition, the bouncy, uptempo "Spice," goes over particularly well. Nancy thanks the children for being so polite and good and the curtain comes down. The cast is tired, but they also acquired 2,000 new fans. A few days later, Frank has his first opportunity to go into the audience while the he asks show is in progress. He listens for a few minutes to the sound. After the show, soundman Eddie Brackett, who Nancy has brought in from Los Angeles, to come to his dressing room. Other people are around. Frank acts like nothing is bothering him. When the people have left, he closes the dressing room door. The full wrath of Frank the sound engineer descends upon Brackett. Frank, who was previously witting and person- able, isn't pleased with the sound. Under no circumstances, he says the sound will be balanced properly and done so immediately. "Sure you can hear the sound," bellows Frank. "The speakers are aimed at you. They should be tipped so the audience can hear. And those speakers on the side. I'll bet were done on the They have tubes in them." was recorded in nine hours and 13 minutes. Most of the songs you all the money I have they aren't solid state. second take. Brackett admits that Frank is correct. "Get rid of them," orders Frank. At 6:30 in "Standard eight is as high as I'll ever go," he states. His nose curls up when you the morning Frank is awake checking the sound system. dbs mention 16 track. "You'll never catch me doing 16 track. Each channel gives 6 Unknown to most people Frank was responsible for personally rewiring the sound more channels more hiss. Electronically speaking, when you get to the final dub the system in the Flamingo Hotel's lounge nine years ago. When he first appeared in Las I want my records the more zzzz sound. 16 channels gives 96 dbs of hiss after dubbing. Vegas, he was under contract to the Flamingo with the Sam Donahue orchestra. The I a man that to sound very clear. My records are all full frequency. Once threatened teenage singer, displeased with that hotel's lounge sound system, proceeded to rewire if you touch that compresser I'll break your arm.' " the board to his own satisfaction. When he left the Flamingo, he surprised his associates as new board that He feels the' "good music" will always survive and is happy that groups such by leaving in the new sound system. The hotel was so impressed by the "good in August the Carpenters are making the charts. He credits them with bringing back it left it intact until the hugh wide -open old fashioned lounge was remodelled music." Frank sings the kind of songs that seem good to him. His style is varied; but of 1967. he can't sing junk. Sinatra gained his experience is in sound at USC and UCLA where he studied Appearing it his sister's show is his first stint in a Las Vegas main room. I'm music and motion pictures three years. room isn't proud to sing before an audience, where it is, isn't important. But the big Nancy will issue an album of songs from the recorded show featuring selections contract to the In my bag. I'm a band singer. The lounge isn't as formal." He's under with the Muppets. The show will also be turned into a television special for NBC. he opened Frontier for 20 weeks a year. (There days after closing at the International August, Frank jets to Burbank and between Frontier shows tapes his segments. Then a month -long engagement at the Frontier.) while Nancy stays in Los Angeles, he jets back to Las Vegas in his father's plane. Early Wednesday -It's 4:30 in the morning and the phone rings. Hugh is still One Sinatra is back on the Strip; the other is in Los Angeles. The tradition of the rehearsing and needs Frank. Things aren't taking shape as fast as they should. Sinatra name appearing on a Las Vegas marquee is maintained. Through This World Already they are overtime. nine hours with the musicians. "Walk The Sinatra name creates another first in show business when Frank Jr. becomes With Me" is added, then removed from the show. the first name entertainer to perform on a 747 flying from Los Angeles to New York. "I don't wart to complain or anything; but if we don't get this right we're in a lot That event happened one day after the singer closed at the Frontier. He flew to of trouble," pleats Nancy. Los Angeles to make a night flight on United Airlines taking with him his backup in lounge of the plane. Four 20- minute At 6:30 p.m_ the rehearsals end. Waiters are setting the -tables. Opening night is group of seven pieces. A piano was built the and when he landed, he went on the set for 10 p.m. shows were presented over four major cities "Tonight Show" over NBC that same evening. house lights dim. The 2,000 -seat show -room is jammed. he Wednesday night -The In honor of the flight, Frank Jr. wrote a song titled "Night Sky" which per- like a trooper. The delightful and unique Nancy has a heavy load and she carries it off formed four times. While brother was singing, in the air, Nancy was busy doing addi- the audience. Nancy surprise in "I Don't gimmicks of the Muppets amuse and dazzle tional taping for her NBC special and discussing the cover for the LP. Know How to Love Him." The novelty material written for Nancy, Frank, Hugh and not left them spent after five weeks together. Sugar Ray is bright, but it's Frank who carries off the show, and the first nighters award Their Las Vegas engagement had The Sinatra name was well represented this him the heaviest applause. Then brother did five weeks on his own. year in both Las Vegas and on the record scene. It is a good show. If father Frank had been present, he would have been very proud. SC-11 SEPTEMBER I 1, 1971, BILLBOARD

www.americanradiohistory.com HE HOTEL SOUNDMEN have no pride in workmanship. They set the controls and then leave them alone throughout the entire show. It seems that regulating the volume during the show is too much work for them. All their job is to them is just another paycheck. If the guy doesn't like the work then he ought to get out of the business." These terse statements come from Bill Porter, the mild mannered, salt and pepper haired owner of United Recording who looks at the sound business from the standpoint of a recording engineer. For the past five years Porter has operated his with his entry into hotel sound systems occurring during Elvis Presley's second visit to the International Hotel last year. Felton Jarvis, Presley's a &r man, had pegged Porter to be sound consultant for the rock star's second trip after Presley had found disfavor with the hotel's system during his debut engagement. Porter was a shade' reluctant to walk into a strange environment where he might be considered officious in taking over the sound console. Although he carries an IATSE union card that governs such occupations, the situation could have become sticky. By insisting that their consultant have control only over the Presley segment, the deal was made to the satisfaction of the Presley people and hotel light and sound operators. There were only two days to strike a balance in the main showroom with the big 22 -piece band. Porter brought in two column speakers, placing them on each side of the stage. He turned up the volume all the way and left it there.

Elvis was singing. He stopped, looked up to the balcony where Porter was waiting. Then Presley yelled, "It's a gas, Bill. I really hear myself." Over this hurdle, Porter helped the hotel's soundman to balance the rest of the system, bringing in the console's designer, Ron Braho, to reset level controls to original specifications. It wasn't easy. The Presley Sound not only included the correct volume for the dynamic rocker, who sometimes bounces mikes around with the proficiency of a yo -yo champ, but it had to proportion the exuberant shouts and rhythmic pulsings of the Sweet Inspirations and the Imperials during many of the tunes. No two shows a night were alike. Porter's finely trained trigger impulses were constantly on the alert. Word of Porter's success with the Presley Sound spread. When Paul Anka appeared at the Flamingo, Porter was summoned. Two days before opening, Porter basically set up the same type of equipment for Anka that was used for Presley. "The hotels sit on the soundmen," Porter complains. "Older people complain about the sound volume. Don Costa did Paul Anka's charts. They were excellent, but we were running back and forth telling the soundmen to turn it up. The orchestra was drowning Paul out. Finally, I took over. I mixed both shows each night for four weeks. Paul paid me directly and the hotel paid the soundman. That way we had no union problems." Hotel Soundmen are hazy Charges Studio Mixer ói11 Porter

Twice Presley and Anka have been ing. We require a lighter touch. You don't booked into Las Vegas at the same time. have to overpower the microphone." This has presented problems for Porter. During 1970 Porter formed a produc- Anka moved to Caesars Palace during the tion company with Frank Hooper of Den- same time Presley was appearing at the ver. They plan to have a record company International. Porter tried to do Anka's with basically West Coast distribution. sound in the afternoon and sit in on the This is something that hasn't been done. Presley shows at night. We need a regional company. The big During Elvis' "Summer Festival" last companies bypass a lot of this area. If month, Porter again balanced the sound. we should get something really big we'll At that time, he said from now on he take it to a national label. In a sense we're would be concentrating solely on the su- going to build our own market." perstar. Anka, who was playing Caesars Last May Porter's dream of a record Palace, brought in another soundman, company came true. Vegas Music Inter- with Porter loaning them equipment from national was formed. United Recording, his company. Vic Beri Enterprises, and Frank Hooper's Studio recordings are also keeping Big Sky Music, along with the Contempo Porter hopping. Two years ago he didn't label formed the new company. do anything that was 16 -track saying, It Although Vegas Music International takes $100,000 to invest in equipment presently has only West Coast distribution, to record an LP on 16 -track equipment. plans are underway for both national and Most people don't have that kind of international representation this fall. Due money. The bigger labels like RCA use to legal technicalities, VMI was prevented it. They did Presley and Perry Como that from going public in Canada. way. The label headquarters in the building "Basically the double 16 -track is pri- along with United Recording. Although manly a crutch," Porter once felt. "The United is a part of Vegas Music Interna- artists are afraid they can't get the mix tional, United still exists as a separate so they have different mikes on different recording facility. tracks. They go back to the studio and re- Corporate officers involved in the new create the entire thing. company include Porter; Vic Beri, who has With the passing of time and the chang- a Los Angeles -based personal manage- ing of musical styles, Porter's opinions of ment firm; Frank Hooper, a music pub- 16 -track have changed. This summer lisher and Bob Reid of Vancouver, B.C. Porter installed a $30,000 Automatic Proc- First esses console. artist contracted on the new label is Sandy Scott. Her initial album "Free Last month, a 3M 16 -track tape ma- and Eighteen" will shortly chine was installed along with Electro- be released. The album features a lot Voice Century Four speakers. of pop and a little country -western. Also under We had to get something which had contract is contemporary singer Roy Claiborne, who more variations of things you can do," is currently appearing in the lounge explained a United of the Recording official. Landmark. "We're now in direct competition with Los Angeles. As long as we keep our engineers VMI is presently in the process of sign- ing on a par with Los Angeles and have a 16- several new artists. While the Con - track, we'll pull in more business. We had tempo label remains as a separate, but to turn down Johnny Mathis in May be- subsidiary label of VMI, it has no artists cause our 16 -track hadn't been installed under contract. yet. Caesars Palace called because Mathis "Along with recording stars, more and wanted to over -dub an album here, but more ad agency executives are heading we just couldn't accommodate him. Now our way for jingles and special sound ef- we can." fects with music," Porter says. Handling The reaction to Porter's new equipment the bulk of the jingle material are chief is enthusiastic. "My God, it doesn't sound Bill Porter in his studio, home of Vegas Music International. engineer Bret Maher who recently received like the same studio," exclaimed Louis his first gold record for Ike and Tina Turn- Prima, while the engineers simply "love it recording companies have stopped re- Porter. "Some recording studios are re- er's "Proud Mary" single on UA and Ben- to pieces." cording in the United States. Musicians belling. In Dallas and Atlanta groups are ny Hester, a songwriter- singer who does a Lately there has been talk of urging can go to England, have a good. time, hired by the week to record. That way lot of work at United. Hester writes the other recording studios to come into this get a good job done for less money. The you get around the union demands. I'm jingles and the two men produce them. area. Porter favors the idea. Good corn- musician's rate has gone up to $91 for thinking of doing that here. Already I have Porter is very optimistic about the fu- petition brings in more business. At the a three -hour session," Porter complains. a beginning with a group of local guys ture. "I had a lot of luck in Nashville, moment there isn't enough business, but "When I started, the rate was $65. who have moved here from Nashville. cut a lot of disks, ran up a string of 31 there could be." By anybody's standard, $30 an hour is a "Musicianship in the studio is the most gold records, but Las Vegas luck is paying Porter feels the slack -off in business darn good salary. difficult problem," Porter asserts. You off too. Add the presence at all times of is the result of the nationwide tight econ- The problem is that there is no scale can get by with being sloppy on stage, Strip headliners and you have a most omy. "Los Angeles is down. Numerous for different quality musicians," continues but you can't do that with studio record- powerful magnet." SC -12 SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD

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www.americanradiohistory.com OCK CONCERT SCENE IIFFECTED BY POhITICIIh hCTIONS, but the beat keeps going on OCI< MUSIC, which caught the fancy of promoters last Admission was $1.50 for boys with free admission for girls. No trouble occurred. year, ran into a quagmire of controversy this season. The Just as things were looking good, the rock scene which gained ground when influx of rock concerts caught many by surprise. Concerts radio stations KENO, KLUV and KVOV began sponsoring concerts, saw two of the were condemned, banned, applauded, regulated, promoted stations pull out of their co- sponsoring status. and rejected. Somehow surviving this mass confusion, the rock scene, although more KENO, local founder of booking rock concerts, pulled out citing narcotics as the restricted, is nevertheless flourishing. reason. A year ago city officials staunchly opposed the development of rock concerts Jerry Bride of KENO said: "Until the rock people get their heads together we aren't proposed by either local or outside promoters. The city passed an ordinance so general sponsoring any more concerts. We have a good community image. Too many of the that all outside music, even traditional symphony park concerts, were restricted. An rock heads come on with the dope scene. We don't need it. We'd like to see something uproar of lovers caused the ordinance to be amended. for the kids, but not until the rock groups clean themselves up." Presently, indoor concerts can be held provided tickets are Bride mentioned no groups by name. He said that KENO sold exclusively in Clark County with no outside promotion. If would advertise rock concerts only if the promoters paid the the shows are held at the Convention Center a security force regular advertising rates. called the "Blue Coats" must police the concert. Top names in Soul station KVOV followed suit in dropping rock concerts, the rock music business cannot be booked into the Convention but simply stated that there was enough entertainment in town. Center more often than once every 30 days. That left KLUC remaining as the only station cosponsoring A do or die test case was held last February when the Ca- any concerts and their continued sponsorship is dubious at best. nadian group, the Guess Who came to town. They performed at The station which has a three in a row format, remained true the Convention Center for 90 minutes to a sellout crowd which to its format and experienced three cancellations in a row due to surpassed every other concert since the Beatles appeared in town. other recording commitments by the rock groups. Station manager No incidents marred the evening. Tom Robertson feels the cancellations were honest, rather than Concerts were swinging ahead when the University of Nevada fear of any city ordinance. at Las Vegas decided to go first class with such artists as B. B. For six to nine months this year we were the only radio King. station sponsoring any local concerts," states Robertson, who But in May rock concerts received another rocking jolt back- continued: "The station isn't the promoter but works through wards when a six -hour free rock concert on campus resulted in Gary Naseef and his Gana Productions. KLUC experienced trouble "misconduct among the mostly non -university student crowd." with Tarus Productions last year and we aren't doing anything The Activities Board of the Confederated Students cited sanitation with them any more." and maintenance problems in the misconduct charges, but didn't KLUC's first summer concert on Memorial Day saw a can- elaborate. cellation by the Rascals, and War. Gana Productions The result was the canceling of a scheduled outdoor spring nailed Lee Michaels, Buddy Miles and Flash Cadillac and the Con- jazz festival. The program was moved inside and changed to two tinental Kids as a replacement for Chicago when they canceled specific performances. Attendance was restricted to university their July 2 commitment. August looked good when Gana signed students. Blood, Sweat and Tears for an Aug. 7 date. A month later, the campus crowd caught their second wind Even with some of the big groups showing up, the station and decided not to let problems caused by outsiders dampen manager feels the coming year doesn't look good for the rock their musical festivities. A unique musical program was provided on campus when concert scene. combined with a percussion quartet. Two weeks later gusty winds The risk of staging and promoting concerts is ever increasing," he laments. failed discourage a to crowd estimated in excess of 3,000 for an outdoor campus "It's gotten to the point where it's no longer practical. There are too many cop outs. rock concert starring Bobby Stevens and the Checkmates. Too many groups are late, give incomplete shows or are no shows. Radio stations as Kappa Sigma Fraternity became the first national house on campus to sponsor cosponsor have their own dignity and pride to consider. a concert. If trouble occurred they left themselves open to punishment by the Inter "As far as I know outdoor rock concerts are still forbidden," Robertson continues. Fraternity Council. IFC held an outdoor concert featuring the local band Blue Grass. Continued on page SC -21

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www.americanradiohistory.com N THIS ERA of elite superstars, Engelbert Humperdinck has several things going for him which keep his superstar classification 1A. He has an outstanding romantic voice, he chooses songs which have a down -to -earth country flavor and there is enough sex appeal in his onstage personality to titillate the gals. And that's exactly what he did during his recent stand at the Riviera. While working at that Strip hotel he recorded his first in- person album. Over the past four and one -half years he's been primarily recording within the safety of the studio. This summer he cast his lot with the growing number of performers who feel an LP done on location in Las Vegas is a must for their careers. Engelbert's last nine albums were all gold records, and the 10th has yet to be released. The 11th is the live project which Humperdinck believes will be a reminder of his show, a show which he has been touring the United States with for five months. Vegas represented the right environment for the in- person al bum. "It's more convenient here because this is a very good room," Engel- bert says in his dressing room following a hectic workout during the evening's dinner show. Engelbert calls the Riviera's main Versailles Room "a nightclub and a theater," the latter classification important because it provides him with a classy environment in which to communicate. His act is a constant array of energy, emotion, full throated expertise. "My act isn't an act I can coast with," he admits. "I have to belt all the time." This energized approach will highlight the LP. It took several days to record, with Engelbert's manager, Gordon Mills, the producer. Included will be several of the comedy bits which spark the performance and createthe image of Engelbert as the clean -cut chap who toys with double entendres. You were very funny," Buddy Greco tells Engelbert when he comes backstage to say hello. Engelbert sits quietly and accepts the com- pliment. A few minutes earlier he was a perspiring, sagacious singer, belting out his favorite kind of songs: "Around the World in 80 Days," "My Prayer," "A Man Without Love," "Help Me Make It Through the Night," "It's Impossible," "You'll Never Walk Alone," "Les Bicyclettes de Belsize," "Release Me" and "The Last Waltz." The 35- year -old Englishman relies on country songs because they have realism and are the meat and potatoes, the heart of the music business. They have great lyrics and great melodies. Both things have to bend your ear." Engelbert checks all his songs with his manager. He uses a wide open vocal approach because he feels "if you whisper in someone's ear it doesn't have as much effect as if you shout it out." Interestingly, despite his penchant for burning up lots of vocal energy, he avoids doing hard rock numbers. "I can do them, but I quit on them. Tom Jones does them and he is a specialist in that kind of thing. I prefer to do good ballads, I'm doing a job working with love and romance." Love and romance means he doesn't get involved in message songs which reflect political and sociological themes. "Protest songs are not my cup of tea. I figure there are people doing that kind of thing, so why should I get involved with something I don't know about ?" Engelbert, or Angie as his friends call him (his legal name is Arnold George Dorsey) finds the pace in Vegas very hectic, but he enjoys it. "There's a certain magic about Vegas. You feel it in the audience, in the showroom, in all the shows in town. I ony hope the squeeze that's on with the dollar which is canceling a lot of lounge shows will end." Englebert Combines Pzazz With Class and Gains Superstar Status By Eliot Tiegel

Engelbert calls himself a contemporary honest hunger, and it lets Engelbert play Engelbert opens the three buttons on his helps get his message across. He com- singer, one who keeps "the ball in the with his emotions. shirt and there are giggles from the audi- municates with the audience at all times. middle." He tries very hard not to appear When he introduces Kris Kristofferson's ence. He is loose and informal and ready He has a strong, masculine voice that "square," he says. "Help Me Make It Through the Night," for a medley of "There Goes My Reason has a lot of depth. He sings very roman- It is Friday evening. The temperature he emphasizes that it's a country song for Living" and "Last Waltz With You." tic songs, but they're not soft romance." at 7 is Engelbert outside o'clock 100 degrees. The "and it's my kind of music." Engelbert's uses just the right amount "I love a good ballad," Engelbert says. Riviera's dinner show is solid people, each voice is clear, ungimmicked, positive, of body english on several of the songs, He looks to America for his songs because facing a table card announcing a $15 powerful. so that when he does a hip swivel, it has there are more creative people here. "Ours charge. impact. He doesn't "I think it's time we got down to some overdo it at all. Singing is a smaller country with a limited amount The opening act is the Three Degrees, is his forte. business," he says, taking off his jacket Stage tricks are not part of of composers." who come out in red, white and blue hot his makeup. and tie. "Everybody take a little piece Is he planning to move into any new pants outfits. They have a nice, soft vocal The adults in the audience can relate to off . . . have another drink," he suggests musical directions? "Each day tells a new blending, and to and behold, they do a "You'll Never Walk Alone" which gives to the audience, which is a typical cross tale. I try to move with the times and fairly good job of imitating such old girl him a chance to get torchy. "Put On Your section of America crowd. There are most- keep whatever I'm singing on a contem- groups as the Andrews Sisters, the Mc- High Heel Sneakers" is for the below 20's ly adults, but there are young marrieds porary level, so it's not square and Guires and the contemporary Supremes. crowd. "Help me," he asks the audience and some kids. It's a typical summer audi- really timely. They are an effective warmup group which responds for ence looking for fun and some musical with enthusiastic clapping, Engelbert. mostly on the beat. "I like American and British audiences revelations. because if they feel something they'll show "Ladies and gentlemen . the worldfs The two songs are done in a moderate As a change of pace he does impres- it. An artist requires something to -bounce most romantic singing star . . . Engelbert pace which gives him some chance to sions of John Wayne, Jerry Lewis and Humperdinck." catch his breath. The audience is silent his emotions off. He bounces off an audi- Tom Jones. They're not bad. "Dean Mar- Engelbert walks out in a slick black throughout the performance, for they are ence's reaction. There are places on the tin is one of my bosses because he's got tuxedo. He has a 30-piece orchestra be- caught up in the musicale beauty and the Continent where audiences are respectful, a piece in the hotel. Maybe he's got hind him, plus a girl trio, the Three De- two silken sweep of the arrangements by Larry but they'll wait until the end of a per- grees, who have played some one -nighters pieces, I don't know. He keeps them well Holloway, Engelbert's director. formance before they give out with their hidden." with him. "Release Me" is the finale and the applause." He begins smoothly, a smile on his When singing, Engelbert is open and girls in the front tables give him a stand- Music to Engelbert is not work but a face, the mike in his left hand, his right out front. He hides nothing. When he ing ovation. A middle -aged couple from way of life, "a dedication to yourself and punctuating the air. His first three tunes sings "It's Impossible," his tones are Chicago which does not have any of his to the people who helped put you on top." are done quickly. There is a break for strong and rich, and he adds a tinge to records thinks "he was pretty good." An Engelbert talks about his relationship his voice which brings him into the soul- some humor, poking fun at manager Mills elderly Beverly Hills surgeon comments with his following thusly: "It's like a re- ful category. (Tom, and his friend and business partner Tom Tom, are you aware that he's "an extraordinary performer." ligion," he says starkly, "where you have of your partner's ?) Jones. soulful potential He Humperdinck and Tom Jones both ex- a following." doesn't rush "Around the World in 80 Days" is his his words; he glides over ploded on the American scene with equal The Humperdinck vocal style evolved them, launching song which lets the Three De- and the dinner crowd doesn't have ferocity. In some quarters Humperdinck out of its owner's avoiding trying to copy to gobble down its dessert while grees do some vocal geometry. One-two - trying to has been overshadowed by Jones because other singers. "I had to stamp my own understand three and it's over. "You Are My Reason his lyrics. of Jones' more soulful style. Engelbert style and ballad material was the means," for Living" is also peppered and is briefly Suddenly a girl climbs up from the emphasizes romance. Jones blends some he emphasizes. audience and stands completed. "My Prayer" is a medium at stage left. Engel- of the soulfulness of black music with a When he plays one- nighters, as he did bert looks at her. tempo request for love and Engelbert is "Hi ... hi" he responds rich romantic approach. before arriving here, he is forced to sing smiling. He's into his music and having to her presence. "She's probably seen the "At one time people always connected his beloved ballads loudly. "You get show because she a good time. knows what I'm going me with Tom Jones," Engelbert admits, screams and you play in large places so to He sits her on So much so that when he starts to talk, do." the edge of the stage "because we were the only two male everything has to be larger .:.. your voice his voice is light. "I came here a few days and starts to sing "A Little Bit of You singers who came out of England who had and your actions." early to get acclimated to the climate," he Goes a Long Way." His right hand holds a large vocal range. But I'm a contem- In order to keep up his constantly forth- says. "I went rowing on Lake Mead with the back of her neck. He kisses her on porary singer and Tom does his own right performance, he watches himself. He lips moves my manager Gordon Mills who was walk- the and backwards. thing." had a humidifier, fan, a steam room in- ing behind me yelling: 'Tom, Tom.' " "I'm going to taste your lips" he sings. Gail Kauffman, a Los Angeles secretary stalled in his dressing room plus oxygen. How did he straighten out his manager The girl sits quietly and receives the in her 20's, perhaps represents the con- He sits in the steam room for half an hour (who also handles Tom Jones)? "It's second kiss. He moves behind her. "I'm temporary music audience when she before each performance to open up his meeeeee," Engelbert sings to the tune of over here," and she turns to face him and comments after Engelbert's show: "He throat. receives a third kiss. "Release Me" to show the crowd how he has a lot of sex appeal, but he's not "My act isn't an act that I can coast straightened things out. "Just a little bit of you," he sputters. necessarily a woman's singer because on" he says. There is no problem in straightening out The girl smiles. "Yes ?" he asks, then stops men like him too. Why do you work so hard on stage? his next song, "Lonely Is a-. Man Without as the audience reacts. "I don't think I "His voice is very clear so you can he is asked. Love." It is a mixture of gentleness and better ask the next question." understand everything he says and that "Is there any other way ?" he answers. SC -18 SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD

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www.americanradiohistory.com AY ANTHONY believes the future for lounge shows is with a revue and he's done something about it. He has launched a 17- person mini - show built around 50 years of music, complete Ray ¡lnthonq with slides and lots of singing and dancing. This format has proved highly successful in all the hotels to which he has taken it, from the Frontier to the Royal Hawaiian in Honolulu. And, success today means only one thing - Blends Musical how many dollars are spent in the room. A simple economic fact is that the lounge must operate in the black to survive. This attitude is quite different than it was 11 years ago when Anthony, fresh from a successful summer na- Nostalgia With Slide tional TV replacement show for Perry Como, made his Las Vegas lounge debut. "Most of the hotels," recalls Anthony, "fea- tured the small, open lounge which adjoined the gambling area. The noise that came from the lounges was important then it is now- because somehow it Show Mini -as adds to the into -Revue excitement in the gambling area. Psychologically it was good for business. Several of the hotels still utilize the small lounge or a room that seats about 100. I think they'll By Ron Tepper

Visuals flash behind Ray Anthony. The Anthony mini -show in full blossom. continue to prosper with them because who were instrumental in the music of revue, the other thing we're going to see decided to drop the big band, go to a they are really part of an atmosphere that the thirties, forties, fifties and sixties, the more of in the lounges -I should say small group and organize a fast -paced, is conducive to gambling." six girls in the show change costumes small, main rooms-are shows with a contemporary show. The enlarged lounges, or mini -theaters, seven times -each costume depicts a theme. Ours happens to be a visual trip "The decision," recalls Ray, "really have had a definite impact upon the type different era -and they demonstrate the through 50 years of music which enables wasn't a sudden one. We were on top of of entertainment presented in them, says various dances of those periods. What the us to hold the customer's attention. Some- the band business but times were chang- Anthony. "Let me explain. Most consum- costume and slides do is involve people; one else may have a different gimmick." ing; bands just weren't in the future and ers want the revue; they're just not satis- it keeps their attention, which is one of Building a lounge show with a large I could see that." fied with one name on the marquee. Now the hardest things for an act to do but cast has its disadvantages, too. "We could As a result, Ray formed his first revue. they want an entire production. Of course, it's also a definite necessity if you're going have stuck with nine people and played "People thought I was nuts ... giving up there are exceptions -like Elvis, Sinatra to be successful. music for an hour and cut a lot of over- a successful band for a small group. But, and Martin- talents that can always fill "People today require entertainment head. But, I don't think that's the way as things turned out it was one of the best a main room. But, for the most part, that is visual. I don't just mean a group to really build anything that is going to moves I ever made. Once people stopped when you get beyond a half dozen or so of entertainers onstage that they can last. With the big show we spend as much dancing that was the end for the bands." big names, it takes a complete revue to see, but entertainers who are onstage and time rehearsing as the main showroom Ray, however, hasn't completely di- keep the customer satisfied. That same doing something that visually intrigues acts." vorced himself from the big bands and revue demand is now being felt in the and involves the audience. Like slides Even if he didn't have thoughts of a he doesn't think the consumer has either. large lounges. Customers want a complete and costume changes." main showroom, Anthony says he would "If you watch our show you'll notice production -a revue. And revues have Why do audiences require the added have still built a show similar to the one that the segment that gets the biggest become a success story in Las Vegas. visuals? he has now. "The theater -lounges are so response from the audience is the spot Rooms that have them usually do ex- "Blame television," smiles Ray. big that they require more than just the where we feature the music of Miller, tremely well." "They've seen so much entertainment on informal type of entertainment that is Dorsey and the big bands. People flip over Because of the revue success, Anthony it that in order to really knock them out provided in the small lounges. A lounge it. Maybe it's nostalgia; maybe a longing feels that more lounge entertainment will and get them to come back or tell their that is set up like a theater automatically to get back to the good old days. What- be geared that way in the future, too. friends about you, the show really has gives the customer the impression that ever the reason, the music of the big "First because it is what the customer to be different. It has to be a real de- he's going to see a complete production. bands have appeal and especialily in Las wants and second every lounge act has parture. It can't even resemble anything Anything less and he's disappointed." Vegas." thoughts of one day developing a show that you see on TV." What about the future of the lounges? Why Las Vegas? for a big room and unless they have a Anthony's show is also a departure "Economics are certainly playing a "It's the age. Las Vegas is one of the name like Sinatra or Martin they can't from lounge acts in another way. He has part in entertainment today. I know some few places in the world that caters to the do it without a revue." a cast of 17, a number that is even lounges have closed, but that isn't really over -30 crowd because of the gambling. With that thought in mind, Anthony has greater than some main room shows. the start of the trend. What I think it And, it's the over-30 group that remem- been building a revue during the past "When we first came to Vegas our show represents is the customer's preference bers and identifies with the big bands. two years in which he has been appear- consisted of nine people, including the for a full production when he goes to a Check any lounge out and you'll find most ing in the Frontier's Circle F Theater. His two bookends (girls who stand on either theater -lounge. If you don't provide him of the audience is older. I think that's one show contains all the basic elements side of him). Today, however, if you're with it, he won't spend his money with of the reasons why rock music has never needed for the big room revue. fact, going to develop anything worthwhile - you again. Those theater -type lounges made any significant inroads in the Anthony's show has always been featured and by worthwhile I mean a show that that realize the changing tastes of the lounges or big rooms. There just isn't any in main showrooms everywhere he has can go into a main showroom-it is go- consumer will prosper. Those that don't, identity factor. appeared except for Las Vegas. Earlier this ing to take an enlarged cast." won't. People want as much as they can "On the other hand, those people can't year he brought it into the Royal Hawai- Anthony's show, however, doesn't just get for their money. They don't have get enough of the music of the big band ian's Monarch Room and broke an eight - happen to have 17 people. Each member much of a chance to bargain when it days. During the past two years we've year -old attendance mark. of the cast has a definite purpose and comes to buying meat or groceries, but completely revamped our show and "I think many people have a miscon- the show itself is a good prototype of entertainment is a luxury and unless they changed everything around -everything ception of what a revue should be. They the type of entertainment which the en- get what they want, they'll do without." except for one item, the big band seg- automatically think of a lot of people run- tertainer believes is necessary for a main Anthony believes that the theater -type ment. We've always had it and will always ning around and doing a lot of different room. It opens with some flashy dance and small lounges will continue to exist keep it. things, but that doesn't necessarily make numbers - Anthony imported choreog- together. "It's not just a matter of one or Anthony's presentation of the big band a revue. What does make it is a number rapher Ron Daniels for them -and then the other. Both answer a need. What is im- music has, however, incorporated a num- of people onstage who get the audience Anthony comes onstage for a solo and portant is the entertainment that is pre- ber of new elements. One of the most involved and entertain them as well." within a few minutes the show has moved sented. The small lounges provide mainly interesting is the visuals that accompany Anthony's key involvement element is into the first segment of its "50 years of background activity; the theater -lounges the music. Ray spent several weeks re- a slide show that takes audiences through music" theme. have to provide a show that is on a par searching old photo archives and came "50 years of great music." The segment "Theme is another good point. Eleven with a big room." up with slides of pictures that hadn't been lasts about 45 of his show's hour and years ago," he recalls, "few lounge acts While there may be some who disagree seen since the '40s. "The photos do the 15 minutes and has become one of the bothered with a theme or any kind of with some of Ray's theories, there are job. They fascinate an audience . . . most interesting new elements he's used format. Today, most of the acts have a few who can question his ability to fore- oftentimes, people come back two or since coming to Las Vegas. format and many utilize a theme. It's cast trends in show business. A good ex- three times just to look at the slides again. "Slide shows themselves certainly aren't really like a story. You've got to lead the ample is the big band that Ray had. In And, that, really, is the secret of this

. . . people to new. What's new is the way we utilize audience . . . in a way it's the same the late '50s, his was one of the most suc- whole business getting it. While the slides focus on the people thing TV does. Aside from the lounge cessful in the country. Then, suddenly, he come back." SC -20 SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD

www.americanradiohistory.com ROCK CONCERT Continued from page SC -16 "The University gets away with it because it's on cam- pus. Most of the fears of the city fathers are habitually way beyong reality. I understand their feelings. This is a tourist town and the city fathers don't want any youth uprising that would damage the reputation of Las Vegas or detract somebody coming here for a vacation." He feels one of the town's most chronic problems, which isn't limited to teen -agers, is something for the local residents to do. "Once you get beyond the Strip there is nothing," he complains. "All of the energy of the town goes into the Strip. In comparison to the local population, we have fewer bowling alleys, theaters and drive -ins than other towns. Las Vegas residents are hungry for things to do. Adults come to the rock concerts, not just the teens."

Stan Ervin, director of the city -sponored Phil Mari - belli Teen Center, agrees that the city fathers may be overreacting. He was relieved when the city allowed him to modify the rules governing the teen center. Ervin contrated for a series of teen concerts. Local teen band Fluid launched the summer concert season august 25/sept. . They were followed by Dead On Arrival, Out- 21 let, Big Watch, and the Merry Jerry Candy Co. for the

remainder of the season. All are local groups who work .011111111_ for 60 percent of the gate with tickets going at $1 a head. Ervin feels his biggest problem is competing with Dusty's Playland and the Sport Palace where "they let the kids go too far," complains the teen director. Both Dusty's Playland, a converted bowling alley, and the Sports Palace are rented out to various pro- moters for local concerts. The three acts which can- celed out on KLUG were to have played at the Sports Palace. As fall approaches and the kids return to school, rock concerts will die down until Christmas vaction. In the town built on music and constant activity, it's a good bet that rock concerts in some form will continue.

ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTORS Continued from Page SC -8

Hughes chain. There is, however, some effort and in- fluence being exercised so that the various hotels of the same family are not competing with each other for the same talent. According to Robert Caverly, acting general man- ager for the Desert Inn, "Entertainment bookings for all Hughes hotels are handled by Walter Kane, who is vice president SAMMY for music and entertainment. But the general manager of each hotel has the final say." Entertainers like and respect Kane. They also re- port that he's had some excellent ideas entertainment wise, but has had every suggestion shot down by DAVISpi Hughes officials. Apparently there is a very fine line between a star being "bought" for the Desert Inn and then being "requested" to go on loan to the Frontier, Landmark or Sands. Hot on the heels of the Hughes salary limit freeze SHOW came trouble within the establishments owned by Del GEORGE RHODES conducting Webb. Don Rickles, long a tough ticket at the Sahara, was let go over a difference of $5,000. The Sahara offered him $65,000 while the Riviera topped the sammy's special guest star figure at $70,000. Rickles moved his insults to the Riviera. Merle Howard, entertainment chief for the Sahara - Nevada Corp., was fired in April because of a dispute BUDDY GRECO over what Elvis Presley should be paid. Gen. Edward Nigro, Sahara -Nevada president, offered Presley $175,- 000 a week to play the Sahara -Tahoe. A dispute erupted because Howard said it couldn't be done be- cause of a contract agreement with Johnny Carson. Carson's contract states that nobody gets paid more than Carson. Under the "favored nations" clause, if Presley received $175,000 weekly then Carson would automatically be paid that amount. Even though Howard had a year remaining on his contract, he LAS VEGAS i NEVADA cleaned out his desk. Presley opened July 20 at the Sahara -Tahoe. Reportedly Presley, the highest paid star at the Hilton- International, receives $110,000 weekly. Perry Como and Barbra Streisand supposedly command $100,000 weekly. Presley's salary is considered as 100 percent and all other acts as a part of that whole. The safest way for an entertainment director to keep his job, it seems, is to own part of the hotel. No one can fire Harvey Silbert at the Riviera since he is one of the major owners. Frederic Apcar at the Dunes likewise owns a piece of the place. Hacienda owner Judy Bayley remains safe in her post. Other constants seem to be Bill Miller at the Fla- mingo, and Maynard Sloate at the Tropicana. A per- sonal falling out resulted in Miller leaving the Inter- national last October and concentrating his booking talents locally for the Flamingo. Presumably Sloate has a good good relationship with the future owners of the Tropicana, although new leadership can mean anything. Perhaps complicating things is a new ruling directing that each hotel must retain its own personnel director on the premises at all times.

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Another 1,000 -room hotel is being planned by the First Realty, a complex of local businessmen, and will be called the Reno Comstock; this hotel will feature a 900 -seat theater restaurant for major acts, plus two lounges and one of the lounges will keynote on contemporary or rock -type groups. Unlike Las Vegas where lounges face extinction, they are very healthy here in the high country and provide employment for both established and neophite performers. Reno and Tahoe, the other two points along the three -city Silver Circuit, continue to lure top names who play Vegas -third Nevada city along the entertainment circuit. Why? "We're not as antiseptic as Vegas," says Jim Thompson, entertainment director of the Nugget in Sparks (just outside Reno). In Vegas, entertainment is just big business. We've always been a little more friendly in Reno." Bill Harrah, owner of two clubs- Harrah's in Reno and Harrah's on the South shore of Lake Tahoe -has just lifted his legendary ceiling of $50,000 on entertainment, but doesn't believe this will create a price war on talent. In many ways, the ceiling had proved costly because, often strictly for ego's sake, major acts wanted the top price. At something like $30 a couple at the midnight show, the club could make money, he felt, "but the customers wouldn't be happy." To attract major talent away from the high dollar signs tossed out by Vegas, Reno and Tahoe clubs try to offer a friendly atmosphere almost unrivaled anywhere in the world. Monte Hundley, manager of the Sahara -Tahoe on the Lake's South shore, admits to laying out the carpet for Elvis Presley and Presley's m anager, Col. Tom Parker "because Presley is the No. 1 attrac- is in many ways, tion." It is Hundley, operating with a $4 million budget for entertainment and aggressive ideas on talent, who beating out Reno for talent. Harrah's, for years, had been the major payer for entertainment. Hundley and the Sahara -Tahoe between put a cimp in that reputation and the contention was that the club would not break even since Presley cost somewhere $125,000 and $160,000 a week. Acid rock groups, though he likes some of them personally, "aren't in our business," Hundley says. "And they're too high -priced to work in the lounges. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is almost the heaviest music act we've booked in the lounge. "I like to experiment with groups in the lounge. I recently bought Cortez Greer after his agent Hugh Rogers lured me to Atlanta to see him perform." Nate Jacobson, owner of King's Castle, North Lake Tahoe -like Harrah; Hundley; Tony Ashley, general manager of the Cal -Neva Lodge, North Lake Tahoe; George Smith, president of the North Shore Club, North Lake Tahoe; and Charles Mapes, head of the Mapes in Reno -gets deeply involved in buying talent for his club. And one of the things he learned early in show business was never to hire talent that he personally likes. "The whole key is to hire talent other people want to see. Many times, I have to override my personal taste." When he was the manager and part owner of Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, Jacobson worked closely with the entertainment director; now, he works with entertainment director Line Renaud. To make artists feel more at home in Reno than they might in Las Vegas or elsewhere, some of the clubs go to extra lengths. Jim Thompson of the Nugget, whose entertainment budget runs from $500,000 to $1 million, always personally meets artists when they arrive at the airport and usually takes them immediately to one of the eight famous restaurants within the Nugget complex. Thompson also arranges for a car and /or boat for the entertainers. Harrah either meets entertainers at the airport with a limousine, or sends his personal airplane to pick them up if they're coming in from nearby cities. Harrah likes to get to know the artists personally, usually has dinner with them, and often invites them to the lodge at the lake to go fishirg. Harrah, among all artists, enjoys the music of most. But, preferring to think of himself as a businessman rather than a gambler, he books on the basis of the draw the entertainers would have at the gambling tables. Entertainment meetings among the staff are held fairly often. The $50,000 ceiling maintained by Harrah's for the past eight years was lifted "because we weren't competitive in bidding for acts .. . it's time to pay more," Harrah says, adding that most acts know what they're worth. As for lounges, "you can't make money with the kind of entertainers we're booking into our cabarets -Peter Nero, ." This is where a hit record may come in handy. "Chicago filled up the civic auditorium, but probably wouldn't draw a casino crowd." For the showrooms, Harrah notes that country music is very big. Continued on page SC -26

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www.americanradiohistory.com TALENT PICTURE Continued from page SC -25 ", Marty Robbins, Glen Campbell, Eddy Arnold -they do a nice job for us. And, as a rule, country music performers are crowd pleasers and good performers. The public is more aware of what they do in their act. Television has given them a lot of exposure, which helps draw people to the casinos. And they're every bit as expensive as any other type of act." The major problem with buying any act today, he said, is price. "Many times, the price they want is unrealistic. We simply cannot compete with the con- cert field. Some artists try to compare it; it's not a comparable thing." But, at the same time, he feels that the life of a singer is "no bed of roses." It was Charles Mapes who paved the way for See The Fabulous major entertainment in Reno with the Mapes Hotel, opened on Dec. 17, 1947, to 20,000 people in what Nude Musical Revue some people said was the greatest party Reno ever had. Prior to that gala, there had been entertainers in Reno, but none of The big names. The Skyroom held 400 and Mapes always bought his own acts. Today, the Skyroom is used only for luncheons and conven- tion meetings and Mapes has only a lounge where Al

Bello "does an excellent job . . . plays direct to the customer." The Ponderosa, owned by Larry Tripp, has only a a With beautiful cast of 30 lounge, but does a booming business there with conceived and produced Horace Heidt Jr., who conducts a nightly talent contest in addition to doing two shows. by Line Renaud George Smith, owner of the North Shore Club, has an Astro Lounge with Lenny Herman booked on a "There's nothing like it in Northern Nevada" permanent basis for dancing and Leon Smith and Ray Malus booked on a six -week basis. The North end of the lake, says Smith, has a hippy eleme 'it to some extent, but you can't concen- trate on them because they don't spend money on the gaming tables. After 1 a.m., however, he puts rock Two shows nightly at acts into the lounge to appeal to this younger element. Leon Smith is a rock group. As for Ray Malus, he can 10 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. sing anything; he's an up- and -coming entertainer; next No show on Monday year, I'll be lucky to get him."

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101. GOT TO GET OVER THE HUMP....Simtee & Wylie, Mr. Chand 8005 (Mercury) 102. YOU'VE GOT TO CRAWL (Before You Walk).. 8th Day, Invictus 9098 (Capitol) 103. GOODBYE MEDIA MAN Tom Fogarty, Fantasy 661 104. BLUE MONDAY Dave Edmunds, Mam 3611 (London) From The 105. ONE TIN SOLDIER Coven, Warner Bros. 7509 SPECIAL 106. CO CO Sweet, Bell 45 -126 107. NEW JERSEY England Dan & John Ford Coley, A &M 1278 Music Capitals Cher, Kapp 2146 MERIT 108. GYPSIES, TRAMPS & THIEVES 109. CHARITY BALL Fanny, Reprise 6456 of the World 110. BEND ME, SHAPE ME Storm, Sunflower 113 (MGM) PICKS DOMESTIC Continued from page 23 Continued from page 24 CINCINNATI Bubbling The The Judas, the Ghosts and Zulu, They're looking for a near -ca- Under SPOKEN WORD pacity house at Cincinnati Gardens local rock groups, performed an Brown three-hour music fes- Friday (10) when James impromptu his contingent drop in for a WISDOM OF MALCOM X (3 LP's) -MO Soul tival Boulder City before an or- and in to $4 top in advance. MS 8001 (Kent) crowd of 400 one -nighter a derly youngsters.... in support of Brown Malcolm X was a Moses in troubled times, Company, cur- Appearing The Marshmello on page 41) 201. PHARAOH SANDERS Thembi, Impulse AS 9206 (ABC /Dunhill) and Kent's Mo' Soul label presents his rently at the Landmark, the Sun (Continued philosophy in his own words, while cele- 202. O.C. SMITH Help Me Make It Through the Night, Columbia C 30664 Spots, now at the Flamingo, the brating the powerful wisdom of his dramatic 203. PERCY FAITH Black Magic Woman, Columbia C 30800 Brothers Keep sharing the Fron- and explosive soul ideology. A special 12- spotlight with House on the Hill, Elektra tier's Circle "F" White Fest Off 204. AUDIENCE page pictorial booklet accompanies six sides Sinatra Jr., and Hilton- Interna- 205. STATLER BROTHERS.... Pictures of Moments to Remember, Mercury SR 61347 of Malcom speaking out on black leadership, tional's Crown Room star Soup Continued from page 20 the great race war, self- defense and revolu- 206. VICTOR BUONO Heavy! Dore LP 326 combined their abilities in a "Cow- tion. Priceless moments with Malcom's last Association for 207. FUZZ Calla SC 2001 (Roulette) in' On for Youth" concert at the "The Agents' words of truth. instance could recommend that its 208. KIM WESTON Kim Kim Kim, Stax Clark County Juvenile Detention Center. Before the show the per- members did not allow their acts 209. EDDIE FLOYD Down to Earth, Stax STS 2041 formers met informally with the to appear at bad festivals," he 210. DOOBIE BROTHERS Warner Bros. JAZZ youngsters. said. "I really do believe also, that 211. MARK LINDSAY You've Got a Friend, Columbia C 39735 record companies, agencies and Joey Heatherton recorded four promoters could get together on 212. IAN & SYLVIA WITH DAVID WILCOX Columbia C 30736 ART ENSEMBLE OF CHICAGO -Les Stances A songs on an independent label and for better standards." Sophie. Nessa N -4 this to press 213. Rainbow Race, Columbia S 30739 started a pilot program for a pos- Faulk is not so optimistic This is a motion picture soundtrack and Ron 214. MERLE HAGGARD & THE STRANGERS. Someday We'll Look Back, Capitol ST 835 sible TV series called "Powder He said: "It's features some of the avant names on the about the future. Room." . . Billy Eckstine plays the County 215. SOUNDS OF SUNSHINE..Love Means You Never Have to Say You're Chicago scene -rapidly developing in impor- only to be hoped that his first showroom date in to other Sorry, Ranwood R 8089 tance in this jazz area -plus the vocals of main Council Bill doesn't spread 13 years at the Sands with Sammy the 216. ASSOCIATION Stop Your Motor, Warner Bros. WS 1927 Fontella Bass. The recording was done in counties. Giving Councils Nov. 3. . Isle is a fine Davis Jr. beginning power they will have on the 217. SMOKE RISE Survival of St. Joan, Paramount PAS 9000 Boulogne, France last year and -week al- reflection of the impact this kind of modern Lennon Sisters have a three of Wight could stop festivals 218. TAMMY WYNETTE Greatest Hits, Vol. 2, Epic E 30733 (CBS) with Andy music is having in Europe. Free form radio stand at Caesars Palace together. But, at this time I'm Sept. 30. 219. NITE- LITERS Morning, Noon & the Nite- Liters, RCA LSP 4493 people should latch onto it. Nessa is a Williams starting afraid, things don't look too 220. VALERIE SIMPSON Exposed, Tamla TS 311 (Motown) Madison, Wis. -based company. LAURI DENI bright." SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD 35

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1 1 SPANISH HARLEM 6 26 15 YOU'RE THE ONE FOR ME 9 Aretha Franklin, Atlantic 2817 Joe Simon, Spring 115 (Polydor) (Progressive Trio, BMI) (Gaucho /Unichappell, BMI) 2 3 BREAKDOWN, PT. 1 5 27 27 SLIPPED, TRIPPED & FELL IN LOVE 5 Rufus Thomas, Stax 0098 Clarence Carter, Atlantic 2818 SO GLAD" (East /Memphis, BMI) (Fame, BMI) 6 -UP STICK 5 - SURRENDER 1 THE FUZZ Honey Cone, Hot Wax 7106 (Buddah) itt Diana Ross, Motown 1188 (Jobete, BMI) (Gold Forever, BMI) 29 26 IT'S THE REAL THING, PT. 1 9 (Calla) 4 2 SMILING FACES SOMETIMES 12 Electric Express, Linco 1001 (Cotillion) Undisputed Truth, Gordy 7180 (Cotillion /Parmar, BMI) (Motown) (Jobete, BMI) i 45 YOU SEND ME 2 By ED OCHS 5 5 WHATCHA SEE IS WHATCHA GET . 11 Ponderosa Twins + One, Horoscope 102 Dramatics, Volt 4058 (Groovesville, BMI) (All Platinum) (Higuera, BMI) SOUL SLICES: Will Parliament turn into Funkadelic at mid- 6 4 MERCY MERCY ME (The Ecology) 11 31 34 A NICKEL & A NAIL 3 Marvin Gaye, Tamla 54207 (Motown) O.V. Wright, Back Beat 622 (Don, BMI) night when "they" play the Gaslight Au Go Go in N.Y., Sept. 15 & (Jobete, BMI) 16? A West Coast tour, Sept. 21 -Oct. 14, and then on to South 43 FEEL SO BAD 2 7 8 AIN'T NO SUNSHINE 10 Ray Charles, ABC 11308 Africa, Nov. 11 -Dec. 26, for the "Parliafunkadelicment Thang" who Bill Withers, Sussex 219 (Buddah) (Arc /Playmate, BMI) (Interior, BMI) are cookin' with "Maggot Brain" on Westbound and "Osmium" on 33 33 (Until Then) I'LL SUFFER 7 8 9 TIRED OF BEING ALONE 10 Invictus. The market is just catching up (See Rasputin's . Barbara Lynn, Atlantic 2912 Stash)... , Hi 2194 (London) (Jec, BMI) Mary Wells is picking up flip muscle with "I See a Future in You," (Crazy Cajun, BMI) 16 MAKE IT FUNKY, Pt. 1 3 GHETTO WOMAN on Reprise. Warner Bros. is looking for a soul winner among Allen James Brown, Polydor 14088 B.B. King, ABC 11310 Toussaint, Dionne Warwick, Earth, Wind & Fire, LaBelle and (Dynatone, BMI) (Pamco /Sounds of Lucille, BMI) Stovall Sisters.... New Melvin Van Peebles on Stax, "Sweetback's 10 10 IF YOU REALLY LOVE ME 4 35 29 GOTTA GET OVER THE HUMP 8 Theme," will be supported and vice versa by a , Tamla 54208 (Motown) Simtec & Wylie, Mister Chand 8005 re- release by A &M (Jobete, BMI) (Mercury) (Cachand /Techbob, of Peebles two earlier LPs of "ghetto songs," `firer Soul" and "A BMI) 11 11 THE LOVE WE HAD (Stays On My Mind) 6 36 38 I JUST WANT TO CELEBRATE ... 2 Slave Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death." ... New Emotions: Dells, Cadet 5683 (Chess /Janus) Rare Earth, Rare Earth 5031 (Motown) "Show Me How," on Volt.... Silver Dollar's Paul Keyser produced (Chappell /Butler, ASCAP) (Jobete, BMI) 37 37 WE'RE FRIENDS BY DAY Jimmy Briscoe & the Little Beaver's "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" 12 14 THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND HATE 5 on Atlantic. Silver Dollar's also out with the Devotion's "Saga of Persuaders, Atco 6822 (And Lovers By Night) 6 (Cotillion /Win or Lose, BMI) Whatnauts, Stang 5030 (All Platinum) Willie Jones." ... Likewise, Clarence Carter has served up Margie (Gambi, BMI) Alexander's I 13 7 HOT PANTS, Pt. 1 (She Got to Use "Can Be Your Main Thing" on Atlantic, while his 38 36 LUCKY ME What She Got to Get What She Wants) 10 5 Future Stars label opens with Moments, Stang 5031 (All Hersey Taylor's "Gonna Run Out of James Brown, People 2501 Platinum) (Starday /King) (Gambi, Time." . Avco Embassy has another lease on the life of the (Crited, BMI) BMI) Stylistics' "Stop, Look, 39 39 MAKE IT WITH YOU 10 Listen." It's moving again... Ovation will 23 HIJACKIN' LOVE 3 Ralfi Pagan, Wand 11236 (Scepter) distribute Gene Russell's Black Jazz label, which is ready Johnnie Taylor, Stax 0096 with singles (Screen Gems -Columbia, BMI) by Walter Bishop, Rudolph Johnson, Gene Russell, Doug Caro, Ches- ( Groovesville, BMI) 50 BLACK SEEDS KEEP ON GROWING .. 2 ter Thompson and Calvin Keyes.... Album Happenings: Rasputin's 22 TRAPPED BY A THING CALLED LOVE 4 ii Main Denise LaSalle, Ingredient, RCA 74 -0517 Stash (Cotillion); "Black Westbound 182 (Ingredient, BMI) Main Ingredient, Seeds" (RCA); Isleys (Chess /Janus) (Ordena /Bridgeport, Bros., "Givin' It Back" (T- Neck); Four Tops, "Now" (Motown); BMI) 41 41 ALL DAY MUSIC /GET DOWN . 4 20 CALL MY NAME, I'LL BE THERE . 3 "Soul War, United Artists 50815 to Soul" soundtrack (Atlantic); David Porter, "Victim of the Wilson Pickett, Atlantic 2824 (Far -Out, ASCAP /Far -Out, ASCAP) Joke" (Enterprise); Emotions, "Untouched" (Volt); Lou Rawls, "Nat- (Walden, ASCAP) ural Man" (MGM); 47 A NATURAL MAN 3 Wanda Robinson, "Black Ivory" (Perception); 17 12 I LIKES TO DO IT 11 Lou Rawls, MGM 14262 Archie Shepp, "Things People's Choice, Phil -L.A. of Soul 349 Have Got to Change" (Impulse); James (Beresofsky -Hebb Unitd., BMI) Brown, "Hot Pants" (Polydor); Alice Coltrane, `Universal Conscious- (Jamie /Guyden) (Dandelion, BMI) YOU'VE GOT TO CRAWL ness" (Impulse); Percy Mayfield, "Blues and Then Some" (RCA); 18 19 WOMEN'S LOVE RIGHTS 6 tir - Eric Mercury, Laura Lee, Hot Wax 7105 (Buddah) (Before You Walk) 1 "Funky Rock" (Enterprise); New Birth, "Ain't No (Gold Forever, BMI) 8th Day, Invictus 9098 (Capitol) Big Thing" (RCA); Chi -Lites, "Give More Power to the People" (Gold Forever, BMI) (Brunswick). 28 A PART OF YOU 4 Brenda & the Tabulations, Top & - PIN THE TAIL ON THE DONKEY 1 Bottom 408 (Jamie /Guyden) (One Eye Newcomers, Stax 0099 Soul /McCoy, (East/Memphis, BMI) ON THE HOTLINE: Gil Scott- Heron's "The Revolution Will BMI) Not Be Televised" is the big news from his "Small Talk" LP on 20 18 WEAR THIS RING (With Love) 8 45 40 1 -2 -3 -4 4 Detroit Emeralds, Westbound 181 Lucky Peterson Blues Band, Today 1503 Flying Dutchman, while his next album, "Pieces of A Man," due (Chess /Janus) (Bridgeport, BMI) (Perception) (Catalyst, BMI) late September, introduces the young poet (see Last Poets, Nikki 21 21 K -JEE 11 46 46 I LIKE WHAT YOU GIVE 8 Giovanni) as a songwriter and singer... . Breakouts: Honey Cone, Nite- Liters, RCA Victor 74 -0461 Nolan, Lizard 1002 (Lizard, ASCAP) Stevie (Rutri, BMI) Wonder, James Brown, Johnnie Taylor, Denise LaSalle, Wil- 47 48 CAN YOU GET TO THAT 2 son Pickett, Brenda & the Tabs, Freddie North, Diana Ross, Pon- 22 24 TAKE ME GIRL, I'M READY 5 Funkadelic, Westbound 185 derosa Twins, Ray Charles, B.B. King, Main Jr. Walker & the All Stars, Soul 35084 (Chess /Janus) (Bridgeport, BMI) Ingredient, 8th Day, (Motown) (Jobete, BMI) Newcomers, Eddie Floyd, Joe Tex, War, New Birth, Luther Ingram. - BLOOD IS THICKER THAN WATER 1 23 13 MAYBE TOMORROW 8 Eddie Floyd, Stax 0095 . . . Avco has picked up Eddie new Thomas' Lakeside label with Jackson 5, Motown 1186 (Jobete, BMI) (East /Memphis, BMI) (Continued on page 37) 31 SHE'S ALL I'VE GOT 4 49 49 S.O.S. 2 Freddie North, Mankind 12004 (Nashboro) Winfield Parker, Spring 116 (Polydor) (Williams /Excellorec, BMI) (Jobete, BMI) 25 17 LOVE THE ONE YOU'RE WITH 13 _ GIVE THE BABY ANYTHING Isley Brothers, T -Neck 930 (Buddah) THE BABY WANTS 1 (Gold Hill, BMI) Joe Tex, Dial 1008 (Mercury) (Tree, BMI) Vox Jox

While working on the special By CLAUDE HALL from WFIL in Philadelphia. . . . report of the fourth annual Radio Radio -TV Editor Richard Reese is the new program Programming Forum, I had to director at WSAR, Fall River, go into hiding. So, I apologize to Mass. He's been the morning per- all those people who tried to had enough of the real estate busi- sonality at the station the past nine reach me and couldn't. . . . Ron months. Is now seeking a news- Fraiser will be the new program ness and is again scouting around man and a personality, in case director of WKKE, Top 40 sta- for a programming job. Last ef- anyone needs a job. tion in Asheville, N.C.; he'd been fort was WNEW -FM, New York. Mary Dee, who was seriously an air personality at WPOP, Hart- Call him at 602 -885 -7366. wounded several months ago by ford, but has considerable pro- a mysterious assailant when she gramming experience in his bone * * * went to get her car in the parking marrow. . Gary Waight is out Gene Francis has been named lot of WSNW -TV, Chicago, after at KDKA, Pittsburgh, and looking program director at WVWI, St. doing her late night TV stint, is DIONNE WARWICKE continues working with Burt Bacharach, above for a job. Phone is 412 -279 -4284. Thomas, V.I. Staff lineup include back doing one -hour daily on left, and Hal David after signing Warner Bros. Following her Greek ... Marty Marr, program director station manager Rick Ricardo, Lee WBEE, Harvey, Ill. . Robert Theater appearance in Los Angeles she met with Warner executive vice at WDXR, Paducah, Ky., still Carle, Mike Kollins, Harry Hunter, B. Q., veteran St. Louis radio president Joe Smith and president Mo Ostin. Manager Paul Cantor is needs a young all -night personality. Tom Bailey, and Tom Stand - personality, who was a fixture at on the left. . . . Gary Palant has just about wood, who just joined the station KATZ there, died last weekend. 36 SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD

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Billboard SPECIAL SURVEY For Week Ending 9/11/71 BEST SELLING Soul Sauce Continued from page 36 Willie Williams' "The Baa Baa Song." ... At the Apollo beginning LP's and S & Wylie Wednesday (8): Five Stairsteps, Honey Cone, Symtec Soul Sauce Picks & Plays: Rasputin's Stash, -LP's registering greatest proportionate upward progress this week. Fifth Amendment.... * STAR Performer "Your Love Is Certified" (Cotillion); Patti Hamilton & the Love - Me Baby" (Lovelite); Brook Benton, on lites, "The Way You Treat This Last TITLE -Artist, Label & Number Weeks on This Last TITLE -Artist, Label & Number Weeks Licensee) Chart to Love" (Cotillion); Little Milton, "If Week Week (Dist. Label) (Publisher, Licensee) Chart Week Week (Dist. Label) (Publisher, "Please Send Me Someone That Ain't a Reason" (Stax); Chi -Lites, "Have You Seen Her" 28 ONE WORLD 7 Krystal Genera- 1 1 WHAT'S GOING ON 13 26 (Brunswick); Startels, "Falling in Love" (LaMarr); RS (Motown) Mervin Gaye, Tamla TS 310 (Motown) Rare Earth, Rare Earth 520 tion, "Wanted Dead Or Alive" (Mr. Chand); Otis Leavitt, "There's Trespassing" 5 14 Nothing Better" (Dakar); Faith, Hope & Charity, "No 2 3 SHAFT 27 27 SECOND MOVEMENT Barons Soundtrack /Isaac Hayes, Enterprise Eddie Harris & Les McCann, Atlantic SD 1583 (Sussex); Intruders, "I Bet He Don't Love You" (Gamble); ENS 2 -5002 (Sfax /Volt) Ltd., "Gypsy Read Your Cards For Me" (Chimneyville); Albert King, 28 26 BEST OF TWO WORLDS 7 LIVE AT FILLMORE WEST 15 to Go to Heaven" (Stax); Margie Alexander, 3 2 ARETHA Soul Children, Stan STS 2043 "Everybody Wants Aretha Franklin, Atlantic SD 7205 "Can I Be Your Main Thing" (Atlantic); Kool & the Gang," "Melt- FROM 19 Sledge, "That's the Way" (Atlantic); James 4 5 CURTIS LIVE 15 29 30 WHERE I'M COMING ing Pot" (Ampex); Percy Wonder, Tamla TS 308 (Motown) "I Can't Curtis Mayfield, Curtom CRS 8008 ( Buddah) Stevie Ellis, "Ain't Gonna Cry No More" (Atlantic); Dontells, My Heart" (Mercury); Nat Tur- 18 Wait" (Ambassador); Peaches, "In 5 6 JUST AS I AM 14 30 24 ALL BY MYSELF (Philly Soulville); Joe Simon, Bill Withers, Sussex SBXS 7006 (Buddah) Eddie Kendricks, Tuttle TS 310 (Motown) ner Rebellion, "Can't Go On Living" "All My Hard Times" (Spring); Bobby Byrd, "I'm Coming" (Brown- 6 4 THE SKY'S THE LIMIT 17 1 Ger- - LONDON HOWLIN' WOLF SESSIONS stone); Honey & the Bees, "Gonna Take a Miracle" (Josie); Temptations, Gordy GS 957 (Motown) Chess CH 60008 aldine Hunt, "Now That There's You" (Roulette); Joe Wilson, 7 7 UNDISPUTED TRUTH 8 Winfield Parker, "S.O.S." (Spring). 42 EXPOSED 8 "Your Love Is Sweet" (Dynamo); Gordy G 955L (Motown) & Dave appear lat Valerie Simpson, Tamla TS 311 (Motown) . Yusef Lateef plays Slug's, Sept. 14- 19.... Sam . . . Ed Wright, Q17 FREEDOM MEANS 5 at the Twenty Grand Club, Detroit, Sept. 17 -26. LITERS 7 Dells, Cadet CA 50004 (Chess /Janus) 33 33 MORNING, NOON & THE NITE- president of Edward Windsor Wright Corp., reads Soul Sauce. Nite -Liters, RCA LSP 4493 9 9 'MR. BIG STUFF' 4 Do you? Jean Knight, Stax STS 2045 34 29 CONTACT 13 Freda Payne, Invictus SMAS 7307 (Capitol) 23 (For God's Sake) GIVE MORE POWER TO THE PEOPLE 6 35 36 MELTING POT 35 'Whole World Radio' Chi -Lites, Brunswick BL 754170 Booker T. & the MG's, Stax STS 3001 11 10 SURRENDER 6 NOW 21 at WGS U -F M Diana Ross, Motown MS 723 Concept, Play Four Tops, Motown 675

12 12 RAINBOW FUNK 7 25 broadcasters at WGSU -FM, have BE CONTINUED 40 Continued from page Jr. Walker & the All Stars, 37 32 TO thrown out the rule book and are Isaac Hayes, Enterprise ENS 1014 Soul S 732L (Motown) (Stax /Volt) whose in this context implies a unit examining the roots of radio and in the individual expressing him- the meaning of the term. They hope 13 11 IF I WERE YOUR WOMAN 17 Gladys Knight & the Pips, Soul SS 731 38 38 KOOL & THE GANG LIVE AT THE self, as well as in the individual to piece back the roots which are (Motown) SEX MACHINE 30 broadcast. meaningful and dispose of the rest. De -Lite DE 2008 "'World' used in this context," The music content of his play 14 15 CHAPTER TWO 54 will remain free form Roberta Flack, Atlantic SD 1569 Davlin explained, "Is meant to con- list probably 39 41 WE CAME TO PLAY 6 the geared towards rock programming. Persuasions, Capitol ST 791 vey the notion that through 20 LIVE AT FILLMORE WEST 5 extension of man's central nervous King Curtis, Atco SD 33 -359 40 31 TOUCH 12 system, he has become a world 16 13 SWEET SWEETBACK'S BAADASSS Supremes, Motown MS 737 citizen; a passenger on this space- Publish New SONG 14 ship earth, and that change is the 15 Soundtrack, Stax STS 2043 41 34 VOLCANIC ACTION OF MY SOUL only constant, a global institution. King Songbook Ray Charles, ABC ABCS 726 This global view is not only de- 21 TRUTH IS ON ITS WAY 4 sirable but necessary and the need NEW YORK - A new B.B. Nikki Giovanni & the New York 48 LOVE MEANS ... 2 world view is mani- King songbook, containing 46 Community Choir, Right On RR 05001 Carla Thomas, Stax STS 2044 for this new fest in the deteriorating institutions songs, has been published by 18 18 DONNY HATHAWAY 18 West Coast Publications. "B.B. 43 46 8th DAY 3 around the world. Each of these Atco SD 33 -360 the World's Greatest Living Invictus SMAS 7306 (Capitol) institutions claims that exclusive King, ownership of the word 'truth' Blues Artist," is 117 pages in 19 8 MAYBE TOMORROW 20 length and contains 13 photos Jackson 5, Motown MS 735 44 37 LOVEJOY 11 while, as John McHale stated, Albert King, Stax STS 2040 'knowledge is not simply accumu- and a biographical introduction. 20 22 BREAKOUT 7 reduction of The book was designed by 45 49 B.B. KING LIVE AT COOK lated facts but the Johnny Hammond, Kudu KU -01 (CTI) unrelated and often apparently ir- Charles Hathaway and features a COUNTY JAIL 28 reproduction of the Grammy 35 ABC ABCS 723 revelevant facts into new concep- 21 14 THEM CHANGES -winning of Buddy Miles, Mercury SR 61280 tional whiles.' Finally, the term Award 46 47 WORKIN' TOGETHER 42 world is meant to convey the notion "Indianola Mississippi Seeds," on 22 16 WHAT YOU HEAR IS WHAT YOU GET/ Ike & Tina Turner, Liberty LST 7650 that from the furthest reaches of the front. LIVE AT CARNEGIE HALL 9 no bound- Ike & Tina Turner, United Artists 47 44 SAN FRANCISCO 9 man, our world reveals UAS 9953 Bobby Hutcherson, Blue Note BST 84362 aries. (United Artists) 'The term 'radio' is meant to con- 23 19 MAGGOT BRAIN 6 vey the medium itself with, like all Funkadelic, Westbound WB 2007 - NATURAL MAN 1 and (Chess /Janus) Lou Rawls, MGM SE 4771 other media, the limitations I strengths inherent therein. In other - HOT PANTS 1 49 40 EARTH, WIND & FIRE 17 words, there is a single sense input James Brown, Polydor PC 4054 Warner Bros. WS 1905 (sound /hearing) . . . while inject- which imposes 25 25 OSIBISA 10 BLACK IVORY 1 ing any formulation Decca DL 75285 (MCA) Wanda Robinson, Perception PLP 18 artificial limitations that stand be- tween the artists and the patron." Davlin and his fellow radio Campus Radio Softer Sounds & Smaller S Acts Continued from page 25 Continued from page 25 offer a large gross potential and tertainment on the campus this At the moment, Programming net gain for them while keeping year. Campuses seem to be sup- db is offering several shows to agreements we have with them "A Little Upset" porting more programs and also campus radio stations. "We are with respect to a 45 day clause "I think this factor makes the they seem more cooperative. A starting with syndicated shows but or the like. We also tell them promoter a little upset. A school definite maturity has taken place." hope to eventually evolve into a if a school has booked a group can offer its facilities sometimes at "The people booking on campus network," Draper explained. "Our which the promoter wants to book. a lower price than a promoter can have become more professional, major program is with Ron Brittan But remember, a college or uni- offer his. It is just cheaper to said Dave Leone, Diversified Man- as host. We sell the time through versity usually limits the expanse promote a concert on a campus agement, Detroit. "There seems Campus Media, for the shows, but of their advertising campaign. Last in many cases and schools can to be a trend to lower priced give 40 percent of the money back year, for example, we filled houses specially price student tickets be- packages and self contained acts to the station. Also, the station in Ann Arbor and the next night cause many times, the school does such as Lighthouse, a group which can sell spots on the show. This in Detroit with Ike and Tina Turn- not have to do more than break carries its own sound equipment. will put blood into campus radio er. There was no real conflict." even on a concert." Also, while the conflicts do arise, economically. And I feel that this Associated Booking's Bill Hall "I also think that the campuses campuses usually limit their scope is one of the keys in developing a stated that he felt schools were are seeing new groups which are of advertising so the conflicts, in strong credibility for the medium. , songwriter - booking more readily than in pre- lower priced but just as good as many cases, are minimal. There is some confusion about producer and now singer, muses vious years. "Budgets seem to have some of the big chart groups. But "The committees at colleges and what should be on the air, what is over his climb from producer of loosened and the campuses are they still have to book the big universities are less hype con- on the air and what we as indi- Lee Dorsey, Ernie K. Doe and the going for big gross potential acts ones for the students." scious. They are scrutinizing con- viduals, think should be on the air. Meters, and writer of "Java," whenever possible, especially in Vince Romeo of Premier Talent tract negotiations and are more Distinctions must be made and all "Whipped Cream" and "Workin' the South and Midwest where the saw a balance between the hard aware of grosses and general price of this talk must stop. There must in the Coal Mine" to an artist college has control usually over groups and the soft groups. "The quotes on acts. I also think there be action. A positive action which recording for Scepter and now the big hall. For instance, James major factor I see is that many is more reliance on regional will get to the mass audience. And Reprise. Warner Bros. president Taylor will be touring many in town halls are barring rock acts agencies whenever possible," Leone the campus broadcaster is the key," Mo Ostin obviously feels con- campuses this fall. A school can so there might be even more en- said. Draper concluded. fident. SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD 37

THE WURLITZER COMPANY 115 YEARS OF MUSICAL EXPERIENCE NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. 14120 www.americanradiohistory.com nrnnrinmminn Jukebox programming What's Playing? Bow New Seeburg Coin A weekly programming profile of current and oldie selections from locations around the country. Machine Boulder, Colo.; Campus Location Current releases: "Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything Gus I'll Ever Do Again)," Chris Kristoffer- World son, Monument 8525; Pantelopoulos, The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down," programmer, Joan Baez, Vanguard 35138; "Melancholy Man," Moody Blues, Continued front page 38 Front Range Threshold 67006. Music Co. Oldies: ity stopped due to the smoke and "Lookin' Out My Back Door," Creedence flames from the fire that started Clearwater Revival; "Wild World," Cat Stevens. at 10 p.m. as a result of lightning. The fire was not brought under Calgary, Alberta (Canada); Campus /Young Adult Location control until 5:30 a.m. but Vemco's programmer- routemen were out on Current releases: the route by 10 a.m. "Hymn 43," Jethro Tull, Reprise 1024; Wayne Johnson, "Uncle Albert," Paul & Linda McCart- programmer, ney, Apple 1837; "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down," Southern Music Joan Baez, Vanguard VRS- 35138. New Seeburg Ltd. Oldies: "Whiter Shade of Pale," ; Continued front page 38 "Magic Carpet Ride" / "Born to Be Wild," Coming in for prominent men- Steppenwolf. tion in the presentation was the Chicago; Soul Location plug -in -out paging accessory which is priced under $50. This piece of optional gear should be useful in cocktail lounges and nightclubs Current releases: Bernard Halston, "Make It Funky, Pt. 1," James Brown, where customer -paging is a fre- programmer, Polydor 14038; quent occurrence. "People asked "Call My Name, I'll Be There," Wilson for this plug -in mike and Seeburg McGowan Bros. Pickett, Atlantic 2824; gave it to them," Ray Brown told "Feel So Bad," Roy Charles, ABC 11308. visitors. Jackson reports that between 60 and 70 percent of the machines going out the back door of the Chicago; Soul Location M i s s o u r i distributorship are equipped with dollar -bill valida- tors. Current releases: Billy McClain, "Spanish Harlem," Aretha Franklin, At- "This area is moving hard and programmer, lantic 2817; fast to two for 25 -cent play," he Eastern "Hot Pants," James Brown, People 2501; disclosed. "I'd estimate that 90 per- "Coll My Name, I'll Be There," Wilson cent of the machines we're deliver- Music Co. Pickett, Atlantic 2824. ing are set for two for 25 -cent play. With the dollar bill vali- dator, customers can play 14 se- lections for $1. Holyoke, Mass.: Soul Location "The tamper -proof income to- Current releases: talizer is another Seeburg feature "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart," Bee Gees, Atco 6824; our operators in this area are ap- Russell preciating. They can now see how "Take Me Home, Country Roads," John Mawdsley, Denver, it helps cut the shrinkage that oc- RCA 0445; programmer, "Mercy Mercy (The Ecology)," Marvin curs between collection time and Gaye, Tamla 54207. final entry on the ledgers back at Russell Hall, Inc. Oldies: the shop." "," Boots Randolph; "Stardust," Papa Joe's Music Box.

Tex. 1 -Stop Expands Osceola, Iowa; Country Location ,.m Continued from page 38 Current releases: ies Stands" it keeps loaded with Jack Jeffreys, "Easy Loving," Freddie Hart, Capitol saleable merchandise via a per- programmer, 3115; " Pitty, Pitty, Patter," Susan Raye, Capi- petual inventory arrangement. Jeffrey's tol 3129; According to Gibson, the price Amusement "Good Enough to Be Your Wife," Jean- boost last spring which saw singles Corp. nie C. Riley, Plantation 75. move up to 63 -cents did not alien- ate his jukebox accounts. But he is concerned over the trend singles prices may be forced to take in the Ottawa, Ill.; Country Location period ahead. Dallas radio stations are start- SEEBURG's new Starfire was showed off in Kansas City, Mo., by (top, left to right) Current releases: salesmen Larry O'Brien and Ray Brown. (Bottom) Part of large crowd and small ing to air a heavy number of LP Jerry Duffy "Good Lovin' (Makes It Easy)," Tammy child wondering what all the excitement is about. cuts, but this poses no serious programmer, Wynette, Epic 10759; problem, Bill Anderson, Decca 32850; said Gibson. "Actually, McDonald "Quits," I like the stations to play those Merchandising "It's a Sin to Tell a Lie," Slim Whitman, LP cuts. In many instances it has United Artists 50806. inspired the record labels to cut singles that we can sell to the KING'S One Stop Coming jukebox operators." Local artists rarely stir heavy Sterling, Ill.; Country Location Current releases: jukebox action in the Dallas mar- George "Back Then," Wanda Jackson, Capitol Events ket. One exception, says Gibson, Wooldridge, 3143; BARGAINS occurred several seasons back "If This Is Our Last Time," Brenda Lee, Sept. 11- Maryland operator; Filled Capsule Mixes Automatic Mer- when singles Decca 32838; chandising Council meeting, Hilton Inn, by The Five Ameri- "I'd Rather Be Sorry," Ray Price, Co- All 250 tper bag Annapolis. cans on Abnak were jukebox Glenn Whitmer, lumbia 45425; programmer; Oldies: 50 Economy Mix $3.90 Sept. 17 -18 -Texas Merchandise Vend- favorites here. ing Association, Tropical Hotel, San "Just One Time," Connie Smith, RCA 50 De Luxe Mix 5.00 Antonio. Blackhawk 47 -9981; 5e Ring Mix 4.50 "Bed of Roses," Sept. 17 Music Co. Stotler Brothers, Mer- 10¢ Big Dice Mix 8.00 -IS- Illinois Coin Machine Op- cury 73141. erators Association meeting, Wagon Seeburg 2 -Speed 10e Economy Mix 7.00 Wheel, Rockford, Ill. 100 Super Ball Mix 8.00 Shreveport, La.; Sept. 17 -18 -Iowa Automatic Merchan- Continued from page 38 Campus /Young Adult Location Laugh -In Books & Buttons. 12.00 M dising Association, Ramada Inn, Water- Current releases: 250 Jewelry Mix, 100 Bag loo. varied product with some of the VI or V2 10.00 Nick Putch, "It's Too Late," Carole King, Ode '70 Sept. 19 -Coin Operated Industries best -selling LP's now represented. 66015; 250 V2 Rubber Animals 10.00 of Nebraska, New Tower Hotel Courts, Increasingly operator; Baseball Buttons for 10 Omaha. heavy album ex- "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart," Vending 12.00 M posure Jim Stratton, Bee Gees, Atco 6824; Sept. 24- 26- Florida Amusement and by radio stations places Music Association, Thunderbird Motor more and more importance on programmer; "I Just Want to Celebrate," Rare Earth, Inn. Jacksonville. jukebox LP's, both Prutting and Rare Earth 5031. T. J. KING b CO. INC. Southern Music Oldies: Oct. 7 -10- California Automatic Ven- Yudkofsky believe. Numerous in- Co. 2700 W. Lake St., Chicago, III. 60612 dors Council meeting, Del Monte Hyatt stances exist where material not "Me & Bobby McGee," Janis Joplin; Phone: 312/533-3302 House, Monterey, Calif. "It Don't Come Easy," . Oct. 15 -17 -Music Operators of Amer- available on singles is available ica Exposition, Sherman House, Chicago, on jukebox albums. Winchester, Va.; Country Location Oct. 15 -18- National Automatic Mer- "If operators are good business- chandising Association Show, McCor- men and if programmers are real- Current releases: mick Place, Chicago. ly interested in their customers, "Easy Loving," Freddie Hart, Capitol Oct. 23- Colorado Automatic Mer- Jesse J. 3115; chandising Council, site to be announced, they will offer albums," said Yud- "Good Lovin'," Tammy Wynette, Epic ADVERTISING IN Denver. kofsky. "People are hearing LP Richardson, programmer, 10759; BUSINESSPAPERS Oct. 29 -30- Missouri Automatic Mer- cuts on the air and have LP's at "I'd Rather Be Sorry," Ray Price, Co- chandising Association, Lodge of the home. Naturally, they want this lumbia 45425. Four Season, Lake of the Ozarks. Frye Amusement Oldies: MEANS BUSINESS product available when they walk Me Home, Roads," John Nov. 4-6-West Virginia Music & "Take Country Vending Association, up to a jukebox." Denver; Charleston. "For the Good Times," Ray Price. Nov. 18 -20-Music Operators of Vir- "I'm just selling too much prod- ginia, Williamsburg. uct to be worried," said Prutting. 40 SEPTEMBER 11, 1971. BILLBOARD

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The sessions are to be held Indian Antiquities Survey, Inc., a Johnny designed to Sonny James, Kris Kristofferson, at RCA, Columbia and Quadra- non -profit organization Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Boots phonic Studios. assist the American Indian. Randolph, Jerry Reed and Ray Stevens. Also there will be repre- sentatives from all the major re- cording and publishing companies, Calvinist Church To talent agencies and music industry publications. Walter F. Sill Jr., co- ordinator of the "World Talent Search," Syndicate Country said each competing group, profes- sional or amateur, would be given ATLANTA - The Presbyterian Now the Television, Radio and 20 minutes to perform. 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TRAV earlier had produced a rock music Mega Records Distributes show with the same "What's It All About" title. Jarrett will host the weekly Target Country Products show for country music stations, and Bill Huie, TRAV's director NASHVILLE - Mega Records being actively promoted and sold of radio, will produce. For the will take over the distribution of by Mega. past four years, Jarrett has been Target Records and will move Brad McCuen, Mega president, in country music exclusively with Target headquarters here from and Bruce Davidson, executive vice KBBQ, Burbank, and then WPLO North Carolina. president, said the firm has here. Target, which has featured mod- "proven to the trade that it knows Bob Wil- The show will feature inter- em country product since its for- how to cut hit records." artists, their son is president of Target. views with recording mation earlier this year, presently latest records, and theological im- has two singles getting good air Mega, which soon will move into new, enlarged quarters, also plications of music of today and play across the nation. These, plus how it relates to and influences the a new single by Jack Reno, are will distribute for Show Biz (see separate story). society in which we live. Current plans call for Mega to The "Country Crossroads" show, IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIjIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII take over its own building on 17th produced in Fort Worth, is hosted Ave. and move some of the parent by Bill Mack and LeRoy Van MAILMAN FAILS firm offices to this city. Dyke. TO READ LABEL NASHVILLE -A shipment of 'First Tuesday' Kicks Off CBS albums and singles has reached its destination here, thanks to the combined efforts of RCA, 1st Show Biz Label Single Billboard and Capitol Records. NASHVILLE -Show Biz artist Show Biz credits two nationally The shipment, from New York, Paul Ott will have his first record known disk jockeys for the discov- was sent to Bill Williams, Epic's release introduced on the "First ery of Ott: T. Tommy Cutrer and new promotion and salesman here, Tuesday" program of NBC next Ralph Emery. Each has a syndi- but the address on the packages Tuesday (7). cated show. was that of RCA on 17th Ave. The network introduction for Jim Hall and Bill Graham pro- When the boxes arrived there, Ott and his song "The Soldier's duced the Ott session. "The Sol- RCA, noting the name on the box. Prayer" will be the initial Show dier's Prayer" was written by shipped them to Billboard's Bill Biz record to be released for that Graham, who last year wrote Jim Williams. Upon opening the boxes. company's product. Ed Brown's "Morning." Williams (Billboard's) realized they NBC -TV's Eliot Frankel re- were intended for Williams (Epic), vamped the Sept. 7 "First Tuesday" and carried the boxes over there. program to include a special seg- Jeannie C. Riley Capitol's new in -house producer. ment on "The Soldier's Prayer." Earl Ball, seeing the struggling Wil- Two network camera crews were liams (Billboard) removing the Ankles Plantation put to work simultaneously, one Riley boxes from his car, voluntarily of- in Vietnam, the other in Monu- NASHVILLE -Jeannie C. fered to help, and aided in carry- ment Studios here, where they has signed a contract with MGM, ing them into Williams (Epic). filmed the Ott recording session. and is preparing material for a It could happen only in Nash- Tommy Tomizawa was the net- recording session, a label spokes- ville. work producer for the shooting man said. here. Shelby Singleton, owner of the IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIOIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIi Plantation label, said the matter was now in the hands of attorneys, and likely would be settled in Brite Star's Pick Hits ... Brite Star's Pick Hits . . . court. The MGM spokesman said Miss in CO Riley's contract with Plantation Here Comes Honey Again -Sonny James (Capitol) had expired. Singleton said his 2 For The Good Times -Toni Lee Wright (Nu -top) .tr attorneys do not see it this way. a full statement with- .Y LOVE Live Wires (R.E.F.) He promised v Love Me, Like You Love Me Now-Debbie Sadler (MBS) in a week. I'll Follow You- George Jones (Musicore) - ii Lola Belle /Rosebud Girl -Rod Rogers (National) v) Let Me Be My Own Kind Of Fool -Dottee Deane (CJ) to SESAC Awards Event ï Message To Our Teenagers -The Real Pros (Cinema) NASHVILLE - The SESAC ,co Let Us Pray -Rich Wagner (Missile) 17 awards presentation was inadvert- from last week's N Album of The Week: X"n ently omitted YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND-JOHNNY MATHIS (Columbia) listing of events during the "Grand :t For Promotion, Distribution, Deejay Coverage, Press Release Service, Ma¡or Label = Ole Opry" Birthday Celebration 'i Contracts, Movie Promotion see Brite- Star's Ad in Billboard's Class. Mart Today; events. SEND YOUR RECORDS FOR REVIEW TO Brite -Star Promotions, 728 16th Avenue (74 will be m (615) 244 -4064. 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13 13 HERE 1 GO AGAIN 10 50 52 I'M GONNA ACT RIGHT 2 Bobby Wright, Decca 32839 (MCA) Nat Stuckey, RCA 48-1010 (Contention, SESAC) (Cedarwood, BMI) old-- 6 SOMEDAY WE'LL LOOK BACK 11 - NO NEED TO WORRY 1 Merle Haggard & the Strangers, Capitol Johnny Cash & June Carter, 3112 (Blue Book, BMI) Columbia 4 -45431 (Henson, SESAC) 19 HOW CAN I UNLOVE YOU 4 KO -KO JOE Lynn Anderson, Columbia 4 -45429 1 (Lowery, BMI) Jerry Reed, RCA 48 -1011 (Vector, BMI) 72 A SONG TO 26 I DON'T KNOW YOU (Anymore) 5 MAMA 2 Tommy Overstreet, Dot 17383 (Paramount) , Columbia 4 -45428 (Shenandoah /Terrace, ASCAP) (House of Cash /Oak Valley, BMI) 54 54 COUNTRY 17 15 GOOD ENOUGH TO BE YOUR WIFE 11 GIRL WITH HOT PANTS ON 4 Leona Williams, Hickory Jeannie C. Riley, Plantation 75 (SSS 1606 (Belwin- Mills, ASCAP) (Milene, ASCAP) 55 50 TAKE 18 16 HE'S SO FINE 14 ME HOME COUNTRY ROADS ..12 Jody Miller, Epic 5 -10734 John Denver with Fat City, RCA Victor (CBS) (Bright Tunes, BMI) 74-0445 (Cherry Lane, ASCAP) 56 53 I --19- 17 MY BLUE TEARS 9 GOT A WOMAN 9 Bob Luman, Dolly Parton, RCA 47 -9999 (Owepar, BMI) Epic 5-10755 (CBS) (Hill & Range, BMI) 20 18 INDIAN LAKE 14 68 I WILL DRINK YOUR Freddy Weller, Columbia 4 -45388 WINE 4 (Pocketfull of Tunes, BMI) Buddy Alan, Capitol 3146 (Blue Book, BMI) 71 39 PICTURES 4 ttr HANGING OVER ME 2 Stotler Brothers, Mercury 73229 Jack GreeneBMI) , Decca 32863 (MCA) (House of Cash, BMI) (Tree, 59 59 CONGRATULATIONS 22 22 THE LAST TIME I SAW HER 11 Glen Campbell, Capitol 3213 (Warner - (You Sure Made a Man Out of Him) 7 Tamerlane, BMI) Arlene Harden, Columbia 4 -45420 (Crosskeys, ASCAP) 23 20 BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY 13 Sonny James, Capitol 3114 (Conrad, BMI) 60 49 PLEDGING MY LOVE 8 Kitty Wells, Decca 24 23 THE 32840 (MCA) PHILADELPHIA FILLIES 10 (Wemar /Lion, BMI) Del Reeves, United Artists 50802 (Milene, ASCAP) 61 55 PENCIL MARKS ON 9 25 25 DON'T Henson Cargill, Mega 615 -0030 LET HIM MAKE A MEMORY (Free Verse, ASCAP) OUT OF ME 8 OPEN UP THE BOOK Billy Walker, MGM 14268 1 Ferlin (Hill & Range /S -P -R, BMI) Husky, Capitol 3165 (Lowery, BMI) 26 27 MARK OF A HEEL 9 SIX WEEKS EVERY SUMMER Hank Thompson, Dot 17385 (Paramount) lar (Christmas Every Other Year) 1 Barbara Mandrell /David Houston. (Central Songs, BMI) Dottie West, RCA 48 -1012 (Con Brio, BMI) 32 THERE MUST BE MORE TO LIFE (Than 64 65 THE CHOKIN' KIND 7 Growing Old) /FIRE HYDRANT Diana Trask, Dot 17374 (Paramount) "We've Got Everything But-Love: #79 8 (Wilderness, Jack Blanchard & Misty Morgan, BMI) Mega 615 -0031 (Hall -Clement /Birdwalk, 65 66 THE NIGHT MISS NANCY ANN'S HOTEL BMI /Hall -Clement /Birdwalk, BMI) FOR SINGLE GIRLS BURNED DOWN 3 31 CEDARTOWN, GEORGIA 6 Tex Williams, Monument 8503 (CBS) Waylon Jennings, RCA Victor 48 -1003 (House of Cash, BMI) TI-11S (Tree, BMI) IsTHEIRsorrc 66 51 IF I HAD YOU 7 29 21 DREAM LOVER 13 Bobby Lewis, United Artists 50791 Billy "Crash" Craddock, Cartwheel 196 (Passkey, BMI) (Hudson Bay & Range "After Closing Time "was first /Hill /Screen Gems - 67 67 THE TWO OF US a for Columbia, BMI) TOGETHER 3 Don Gibson & Sue Thompson, David Houston and Barbara Mandrell. 30 30 SATURDAY MORNING CONFUSION 10 Hickory 1607 (Acuff -Rose, BMI) Bobby Russell, United Artists 50788 68 62 YOU WERE ON MY (Pix Russ, ASCAP) MIND 11 It was the first song they sang together. Bobby Penn, 50 States IA (Accusound) 29 THE RIGHT COMBINATION 12 (Witmark & Sons, ASCAP) And it was a huge Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton, country hit. 69 69 I WANNA BE LOVED COMPLETELY RCA Victor 47 -9994 (Owepar, BMI) ... 3 Warner Mack, Decca 32858 (MCA) But now they've followed it with a new 32 24 TREAT HIM RIGHT. 12 (Pageboy, SESAC) Barbara Mandrell, Columbia 4-45391 70 74 MAY OLD ACQUAINTANCE Billy Sherrill production: (Don, BMI) BE FORGOT 2 `We've Got Compton Brothers, Dot 17391 (Paramount) 33 36 FLY AWAY AGAIN 4 (Brother Two, ASCAP) Everything But Love."Including a hit Dave Dudley, Mercury 73225 HONKY TONK STARDUST (Addell, BMI) COWBOY.... 1 that could go all the way up the Bill Rice, Capitol 3156 itr 47 AFTER ALL THEY USED TO (Jack & Bill; ASCAP) BELONG TO ME 4 country charts. WHAT A DREAM 1 Jr., MGM 14277 Conway Twitty, MGM 14274 (Williams Jr., BMI) (Berkshire, BMI) 61 ROLLIN' IN MY SWEET BABY'S ARMS 2 MUDDY BOTTOM 1 Buck Owens & the Buckaroos, Osborne Brothers, Decca 32864 (MCA) On Epic Records Capitol 3164 (Blue Book, BMI) (House of Bryant, BMI) 36 38 LOVE'S OLD SONG 6 - DON'T HANG NO HALOS ON ME 1 Barbara Fairchild, Columbia 4 -45422 Connie Eaton, Chart 5138 (Duchess, BMI) (Rose Bridge, BMI) 37 37 LOSER'S COCKTAIL 7 RED DOOR 1 Dick Curless, Capitol 3105 let Carl Smith, Columbia 4 -45436 (Champion, BMI) (Acuff -Rose, BMI)

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1 1 YOU'RE MY MAN 8 Lynn Anderson, Columbia C 30793

2 2 I WON'T MENTION IT AGAIN 14 Ray Price, Columbia G 30510

3 3 I'M JUST ME 9 Charley Pride, RCA LSP 4560

4 4 A MAN IN BLACK 13 Johnny Cash, Columbia C 30440

5 5 HAG 22 Merle Haggard, Capitol ST 375

6 6 THE SENSATIONAL SONNY JAMES 6 Capitol ST 804

7 8 WHEN YOU'RE HOT, YOU'RE HOT 20 Jerry Reed, RCA Victor LSP 4506

Q21 SOMEDAY WE'LL LOOK BACK 2 Merle Haggard & the Strangers, Capitol ST 835

9 10 THE LAST TIME I SAW HER 7 Glen Campbell, Capitol SW 733

10 9 RUBY 9 Buck Owens & the Buckaroos, Capitol ST 795

11 7 ROSE GARDEN 38 Lynn Anderson, Columbia C 30411

12 13 HE'S SO FINE 3 Jody Miller, Epic E 30659 (Columbia)

18 BEST OF PORTER WAGONER & DOLLY PARTON .. 7 ft RCA LSP 4556 14 15 TOUCHING HOME 12 IN' 1.-1,* Stole Me - d Jerry Lee Lewis, Mercury SR 61343 24 LONESOME 5 DECCA 32855 Sammi Smith, Mega M31 -1007

16 14 POEMS, PRAYERS & PROMISES 11 John Denver, RCA LSP 4499

22 I WONDER WHAT SHE'LL THINK ABOUT ME LEAVING 2 Conway Twitty, Decca DL 75292 (MCA)

18 16 THE INCREDIBLE ROY CLARK 9 Dot DOS 25990 (Paramount)

19 12 I WANNA BE FREE 13 Loretta Lynn, Decca DL 75282 (MCA)

20 17 DID YOU THINK TO PRAY 21 Charley Pride, RCA Victor LSP 4513

21 11 HOW MUCH MORE CAN SHE STAND 19 Conway Twitty, Decca DL 75276 (MCA)

22 19 WELCOME TO MY WORLD 7 Eddy Arnold, RCA LSP 4570

26 PICTURES OF MOMENTS TO REMEMBER 4 Statler Bros., Mercury SR 61349 24 25 JEANNIE C. RILEY'S GREATEST HITS 9 "May Old Acquaintance Plantation LPL 13 (SSS Be Forgot (Before I Lose My 28 I'VE GOT A RIGHT TO CRY 4 Hank Williams Jr., MGM SE 4774 Mind)" is the song. And the Brothers do it up r 44 TAMMY'S GREATEST HITS, Vol. 2 2 Compton Tammy Wynette, Epic E 30733 (CBS) right! Hear wlythe D.J. Poll 27 23 FOR THE GOOD TIMES 54 named them the most Ray Price, Columbia KC 30160 promising Country group 28 20 MARTY ROBBINS' GREATEST HITS, Vol. 3 19 Columbia C 30571 of the year.

29 30 SINGS "LEAVIN' AND SAYIN' GOODBYE" 5 Faron Young, Mercury SR 61354 "May old 30 29 SOMETHING SPECIAL 11 Jim Reeves, RCA LSP 4528

31 27 WE SURE CAN LOVE EACH OTHER 17 Acquaintance Tammy Wynette, Epic E 30685 (CBS) 32 35 GLEN CAMPBELL'S GREATEST HITS 23 Capitol SW 752 Be Forgot 42 PITTY, PITTY, PATTER 2 Susan Raye, Capitol ST 807 34 33 CALIFORNIA (Before GRAPEVINE 8 Freddie Hart, Capitol ST 593 35 32 33 Charley Pride, RCA Victor LSP 4468 I Lose

36 39 LOVE LETTERS FROM ELVIS .10 Elvis Presley, RCA LSP 4530 My Mind)" 37 37 I'D RATHER BE SORRY 5 Patti Page, Mercury SR 61344 DOA 17391 The Hard Way" 38 34 HELP ME MAKE IT THROUGH THE NIGHT 28 b/w "Learning Sammi Smith, Mega M31 -1000

39 38 HONKY TONKIN' 9 Merle Haggard & the Strangers & Friends, Capitol ST 796

40 43 MISSISSIPPI TALKIN' 12 R E C C R O S Jerry Clower from Yazoo City, Decca DL 75286 (MCA)

41 31 NEXT TIME I FALL IN LOVE (I Won't) 10 Hank Thompson, Dot DOS 25991 (Paramount)

42 - TODAY . 1 Marty Robbins, Columbia C 30816 43 40 GWEN (Congratulations) 8 Tommy Overstreet, Dot DOS 25992 (Paramount) - CEDARTOWN, GEORGIA Waylon Jennings, RCA LSP 4567

45 45 BABY, YOU'VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES 2 Charlie Louvin & Melba Montgomery, Capitol ST 808

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Dave Dudley and his manager, Debbie Brimer and Jan Arnold, along with guitarist Cecil Free - Chuck Eastman, are back from a mon, did three shows for the Na- two -week tour overseas. En route tional Veterans of Foreign Wars back they stopped in London for convention in Dallas. . . . Some- Nashville Scene three days times it's hard to gauge reaction. to make publishing ar- rangements and get a commitment Bobby Braddock wrote "Did You Decca's Ronnie Dove, appearing signed an exclusive contract with Rogers.... Radio Station KSDO- on a television show for Dudley Ever," which was recorded by at the "Grand Ole Opry" for the Hubert Long.... Kris Kristoffer- FM is no more. The call letters of in England. . Hal Edwards' Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood, first time, put so much into his son now has not written a song in the San Diego station now are first LP effort for Stylist Records and it did nothing. Later it was performance he caused a break- more than a year. A good many KOZN (Your Country Cousin), of Denver is titled "Rolling Coun- recorded by Charlie Louvin and down of recent surgery. He was of those being recorded are corn- and KOZN will continue to pro- try." Hal currently is working at Melba Montgomery, and became a hospitalized the next morning. The ing from the large catalog owned gram country music 24 hours a Dude's in Sidney, Nebr. Copies of country hit. Now the first version surgery was done by songwriter - by Hubert Long. . Jeannie day there. . Nelson Truehart his record may be obtained from has become a pop hit in England doctor Elkin Rippy. . . Pruitt, Phil Decca artist, has signed a has placed his children, The True - P.O. Box 888, Sterling, Colo... . Ethel Delaney, the Ohio Rec- White Hawk is another of the writer's contract with Moss -Rose. hart Kids, on the Mallard label, Dave Sweeney has been appointed ords artist, gives a pat on the back Cherokee Indians who has joined . The big Shower of Stars slated formerly run by Guy Drake. It general manager of KBBQ, Bur- to CMA for giving assistance to the ranks of country singers here. for Sept. 18 at Evansville, Ind., has been taken over by Gary Litten, bank. . Tammy Wynette and WELW -FM in Cleveland when it His first scheduled appearance is will be moved to a Saturday night while Drake -seriously -runs for George Jones have a schedule changed its format to country. at the Italian Street Fair. . . for the first time. The WROZ- President.... Tiny Tim has started which takes them all the way from Connie Smith was the first to be Dave Akeman, the "Stringbean" sponsored show will include Tom his own label and publishing firms, Labrador down to Florida, then heard after the changeover. Ethel's of "Opry" and "Hee -Haw" fame, T. Hall, Del Reeves, Penny De- and the promotion will be handled back up into Canada. . The son, Rusty, is now her regular will go back on the road. He's Haven, Bobby G. Rice and David by Brite -Star of Nashville. . . . Associated Country, consisting of drummer and a singer in her show. At the age of 12, he's the young- est AFM member in the Akron local. . George Kent, who just finished a three -month tour, is off on another. He got to spend ap- proximately a week at home... . Bobby Bare's new Mercury release, "Short and Sweet," was written by "Send them toNewYorlk? Billy Jo Shaver. . The "Buck Owens Ranch Show" is getting all sorts of additional mileage. It has been picked up by stations in That'll shoot the whole travel budget!" Tupelo, Miss., and Dayton, and will be carried this season on the six network facilities of Armed Forces Radio and Television ser- vice. The announcement was made by Joe Thompson.... The Hous- ton -based family group, The Rhodes Kids, have opened a five - week stand at the Mariott there, sharing the bill with Paramount's Ray Frushay. . Jim Mundy, who has written a lot of up -tempo things on the lighter side, has now written some serious numbers. Freddie Stafford has recorded them. . Del Reeves followed Brenda Lee into the Wigwam, Wal- dorf, Maryland, and he, too, had standing room audiences.... Jim Ed Brown's new RCA single, "She's Leavin," is the first he's ever had with a brass background. The song was written in Australia. Dobro performer Jerry Mon- day has joined The Stoneman group as a regular on future ap- pearances.... Dick Shuey is try- ing a new approach. He is promot- ing his new single, which he writes "soon will be heard on any label that'll take it." . More than 20,000 turned out at Sedalia, Mis- souri, for a Hap Peebles -produced country spectacular at the state's Sesqui -Centennial. It was an al- most all- Missouri talent show, fea- turing Porter Wagoner, Ferlin Husky, Dolly Parton, Joyce Rice, Speck Rhodes, the Compton Broth- ers and the Wagonmasters. Chubby Howard of Wasp Records appears on the Roy Clark- Conway Twitty show in Portland, Ore.; Seattle, Wash., and Vancouver, B.C. Also on the bill are Anthony Armstrong Jones and Pat Roberts and the Evergreen Drifters. The shows were set by Jack Roberts. Johnny Cash's visits during the coming year include trips through Europe, the Holy Land, Australia, Japan and New Zealand. . UA's Bobby Lewis will have a "day" at Hodgenville, Ky., this week. Mayor Jewel Brown pro- claimed the day, and there will be r a big celebration. Hodgenville, as '416 everything. (Now, we're even ready to re- history buffs know, is also the (Not with our furbish you, in our new Penthouse Health Mr. P. T. Underhill birthplace of Abraham Lincoln. General Manager single, $21 clorrble and Athletic Club.) Naturally, we're just as Danny Coughlan's "Waiting centrally located as ever. With all the same Hotel McAlpin For the Evening Train" has been rate, it won't.) easy transportation at our door. 34th Street and Broadway picked as the theme music for a New York, N.Y. 10001 new brand of cigarets being re- Stay calm. The McAlpin's special Busi- leased on the Canadian market I want to stay calm about my travel nessman's Rates still go. For an individual budget. this month. The song was co -writ- Please send me a Businessman's Rate Identi- businessman. Or for a group or meeting. ten by Coughlan and Jury Kritiuk. fication Card for each of the following men: They can still get a single for just $16.00. 110111, Jose Ferrer, actor of note, Or a double for only $21.00. Just by show- joins the list of those who will ing their identification card. And these play in the Music City Pro-Celeb- rity Golf Tournament this great rates are guaranteed all the way Octo- ber. Another is Tennessee Gover- through December 1972. (Please Print. List additional names on separate sheet) nor Winfield Dunn. . . . Marty How can we do it? Simple. We've had a Robbins bought a 100 -pound cake Mmmn My name is: great response to our Businessman's Spe- and several pots of coffee, just to cial Rates Program. Increased volume has Title Company serve to his fans while he appeared 34th Street and Broadway helped us absorb rising costs. And keep Address with Ralph Emery on his all -night 10001 A dis- our rates as originally announced. And New York, N .Y. City State Zip show on WSM.... list of recently we've refurbished just about (212) 736 -5700 tinguished visitors sat side -by -side on a bench at the "Grand Ole Opry" last week. They included Tex Ritter's sister, the daughter of the late Jimmie Rodgers, and the aunt of Alcyon Beasley, who had been a part of the first "Opry" tour in 1931. 52 SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD

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IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIBIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII6 Several Sides Of The BRAZIL SOCCER U.K. Record Sales U.K. Bootlegging Problem SELLS RECORDS By BOB PARTRIDGE RIO DE JANEIRO -Pride in Up; Exports Down Record & Tape Retailer Staff Member the success of Brazilian soccer - LONDON Despite a marked be seen as an indication that the is - Steel, a 20- year -old stu- football selling more records. depreciation in growth of the U.K. market has close on saturation LONDON -The maximum pen- David Miguel Gustavo recently composed alty for bootlegging in Britain is a dent, claimed he bought the tapes record industry the "qualified op- point. White Wonder" from a song to honor Brazil's interna- timism" about future prospects of figures to be released 120 dollar fine. This insignificant of "Great tional star, Pele. Of course, deterrent has proved to be the a person in London's Portobello industry executives is to some ex- later in the year will show what greatest problem facing the record Road. With a friend called Fitz The song entitled "Obrigado tent borne out by the Department effect, if any, the recent price - industry in its fight against what Brown, Steel formed FD (Fitz Pele" (Thanks Pele) was recorded of Trades and Industry's figures, change has had on sales. The drop now amounts to a 2' million David) Productions, and, select- by Philips and distributed in spe- just published, for May this year. in cost of many full -price albums cial albums issued on the occasion dollar bootleg business. ing the best number from the Figures show an increase in to below the psychologically re- tapes, produced a single album of Pele's retirement from interna- stricting $5 barrier may boost the The legal position was clarified tional playing. sales of 10 percent over those of in a test court case at Leicester version of "Great White Wonder." May 1970, with a total value of market, but gains here could be on March 25 this year when the The album, selling for between Last year, Gustavo composed a $7.2 million as opposed to $6:62 cancelled out by fall price rises. record industry successfully prose- seven and 10 dollars, was distrib- song in honor of the Brazilian million in May last year. This is cuted the two people responsible uted to 25 London stores. team winning its third world cham- despite a drop in exports of $97,- pionship. for the manufacture and marketing The Mechanical Copyright Pro- 500 or 8 percent. The overall in- CBS U.K. Sales is of a bootleg Jimi Hendrix album tection Society, whose function illllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll crease is attributable to a 14 per- called "Live Experience 1967 -68." to guard against copyright abuse, cent rise in home sales. were Conference Sept The case was brought under the was alerted. Investigations There was a general increase of underway when Steel decided to Dramatic And Music Performance 6 percent in production of records, LONDON -A private train is Acts of 1958 and 1963 which pro- give himself up to the MCPS. production of 45 r.p.m. being laid on to transport dele- to guide it, the although vide a maximum penalty of just With no precedent by 2 percent. An appre- gates for the annual CBS Records Steel with leniency, Leeds Music disks fell under five dollars fine for each MCPS treated ciable jump of half a million more sales conference from Dublin to illicit album with a ceiling limit destroying the masters and confis- on Killarney in County Kerry, where of his albums pressed (up 12 percent of 120 dollars. cating the unsold remainder May '70) suggests that, despite a the conference is being held from David Zimmerman, who ad- stock. recent levelling -out, the long -play- Sept. 9 -12. mitted compiling the album and Throughout 1970 however, the Signs Houston er is maintaining its superiority. The venue is the lakeside Hotel ordering its pressing was fined bootleg situation worsened. At will TORONTO -Bill Houston has This trend can also be seen in Europe, and those attending the maximum while Jeffrey Col- least 20 new titles came openly the January be the U.K. area sales force, rep- onto the market, establishing a been signed to Leeds Music, a di- the figures for period lins, a London dealer was fined a to May where production of al- resentative of Pye Dublin which mere 24 dollars for selling "Live widespread illicit industry. The vision of MCA Canada, according in the Irish Houston is a To- bums is up by more than 2 million handles CBS product Experience." Both of them were record companies had to make a to Al Albutt. Republic, delegates from Euro- and singles down by 1 million. to of 432 positive move, and an opportunity ronto composer - singer - musician also ordered pay costs who was responsible for the popu- pean affiliates, and executives dollars each. presented itself with the release The total increase in production from labels with licensing deals lar "Ojibway" tune used in the for this period is up by 5 percent how- of "Live Experience 1967 -68" last with CBS. Despite the court case, November. Ontario Government film, "North over the same period for 1970 with ever, bootlegging has continued to Superior." The movie is one of 48 million records pressed. The 1972 U.S. CBS annual con- unabated. Today it is estimated The album was compiled by Da- the attractions at Ontario vention will be held in London at vid BBC feature However, it is in the total in- that about 1000 bootleg albums Zimmerman from broad- Place. Houston is also the leader the Grosvenor House Hotel in are sold in Britain each week, a casts. Zimmerman had ordered crease in sales that the picture be- Park Lane towards the end of of a group known by the same comes discouraging. At $38.7 mil- situation almost fostered by inef- about 13,000 copies of the album name. The group records for Greg July. Over 900 delegates are ex- fective legislation. from the Leicester pressing plant, lion, sales for January to May this pected. Hambleton's Tuesday label. year represent an increase of only Bootlegging came to Britain with Industrial Commercial Plastics and 5 percent over the same five the first imported copies of Bob Jeffrey Collins agreed to sell Live Experience from Independent Rec- months last year. This against a Dylan's double - album "Great fall of ord Services, his London store. Japanese Execs backdrop of rising production Rhina Wins at White Wonder" in the costs, higher prices and an inflated 1969. Distribution was limited to Zimmerman and Collins were economy is depressing and could a handful of central London rec- easily traced and it was decided W. Coast Visit Venezuela Fest ords stores and the asking price, that the record industry as a whole CORO, Venezuela -Rhina, UA should make the prosecution. LOS ANGELES -Some 40 Jap- between 15 and 20 dollars, severely anese music fans, disk jockeys and Latino artist, won first place in the restricted its popularity. By the Geoffrey Smyth, an EMI legal Rio University Festival of the Voice of Gold at advisor, acted as informant in the critics have just concluded a five - beginning of 1970 however, Brit - day visit to the West Coast, in- Coro, Venezuela, with the song tain had gained its own bootleg- case and prosecuting counsel was Festival "Se Que Algun Dia." The song on cluding an Elvis Presley show at Music gers. instructed by solicitors acting the International Hotel, Las Vegas. was written by the Dominican com- Polydor's behalf. A case against RIO DE JANEIRO-"Hora do poser Jesus Troncoso and is pub- In addition, the group visited San Almoco" (Lunch Hour) by An- the pressing plant ICP was dropped While lished by EMLASA, Editorial Mu- when all remaining copies of the Francisco and Los Angeles. tonio Carlos Belchoir, won the in the latter city, Billboard ar- sical Latino Americana S.A. the Stigwood Lists album in its possession were de- Fourth Annual University Music Mexican affiliate of UA music stroyed. ranged an interview with Glen Festival. Campbell in the studio where he group. The resulting penalties however, Belchoir won the equivalent of Increased Profits was doing his weekly CBS-TV $2,000 and a Silver Guitar trophy. Rhina will represent the Domini- did not deter Jeffrey Collins. Two show, and a visit to the Steve Allen can Republic at the Second Festi- LONDON -Profits for the six months later he was quoted in a His song was performed by Jorgin- months ended made by TV show. ho Teles and Jorge Neri at the con- val of Latin American Songs in national newspaper as saying to New York in September. the Robert Stigwood Group were the record companies: "Do your Included in the party were: test held in the Joao Caetano thea- $350,000 after taxation compared worst. You'll never put me out of Shigeru Kawabata, editor-in- chief, ter, and broadcast by TV -Tupi. with $327,000 for the same period business." Music Labo; Ichiro Fukada and "Os Campos de Arroz" (The in 1970. An interim dividend of Michiko Suzuki, freelance music Rice Fields) by Diana Pereira and Brazil Soundtrack 71/2 percent as forecast, payable Since the legal action, Collins writers; Hirofumi Shiraichi of Ricardo Guinsburg, won second on Oct. 15, has been declared for had emerged as a major figure in Mainichi, an Osaka newspaper; place, $800 and a Silver Guitar the year ending Sept. 30. the bootleg business. With four Reiko Yukawa, veteran record pro- trophy. It was performed by the Album on Release stores, three in London and one in motion executive; Tadahiro Kawa- "Equipe Mercado" group. RIO DE JANEIRO -The Museu Current successes cited in the Leeds, Collins ran an expanding six -month report are the Jesus guchi, TBS Radio, Tokyo, and Third place was filled by "Luzia da e Som is issuing an retail and wholesale bootleg trade Masahiro Fukada, Hokuriku Broad- Mae D'Agua" (Luiza the Water LP of sound tracks from Brazilian Christ Superstar concerts in Amer- with a euphemistically titled 'un- ica, the Bee Gees' chart -topper casting, Nazawa, both radio pro- Goddess) by Jose Mauro and Maria films. Composers included are Mil- derground imports' catalog listing ducers; George Shirafujui, an Baiana. The song was awarded ton Nascimento, Sergio Ricardo "How Can You Mend a Broken 33 bootleg titles. Heart" in the same country, and Osaka disk jockey; Kohtaro Yama- $600 and a Silver Guitar trophy. and Egberto Gismonti. the popularity of "Up Pompeii" Collins' activities were a con- moto, a member of the Victor rock film. Earnings for the year ending tributory reason for the reactiva- group, Salty Sugar; and Akiko September 30, 1972, are expected tion of the British Phonographic Takahashi, RCA Record Division. to be "substantially greater." (Continued on page 57) Tokyo. CID Looking for U.S. Firms RIO DE JANEIRO - Harry "THE Zuckerman, vice -president of the GREAT ONES" Companhia Industrial de , a leading record -pressing firm, an- nounced that he is entering the mini -cassette field. The month's record releases in- ARE COMING! clude a single compact carrying the "Love Story" song interpreted by Brazilian Carlos Eduardo Dola- bela, and "Ovo de Cadorna" (Quail Egg) sung by Angelo Antonio. Zuckerman declared that his company is looking for U.S. labels . . . IN RECORD MIRROR to represent. He is turning out records under the President and Young Blood labels, both from the (ENGLAND'S HOT POP WEEKLY) U.K. as well as the Tecla label of Portugal. TOURING DELEGATION of newspaper and magazine editors and He has issued another long play writers from Japan met Glen Campbell during their brief time in Holly- under his CID label by organist wood, meeting with the entertainer at CBS Television City during Ed Lincoln and his group, entitled rehearsals for his Glen Campbell Show. "Samba for Export." SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD 53

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but with considerable additional of- fice space. Jackie Hayden will be From The marketing label manager for Poly- Capitol of Canada dor, while Brian Sexton will join Set the company as marketing label Music Capitals manager of Philips. Pam Hughes joins the company and will be head Heavy Domestic Schedule of the World of administration. Pat Rigley will handle promotion and publicity. TORONTO - Capitol Records Edward Bear is now in the stu- of Canada, which last year saw dio cutting a new single, as is Calgary Stampede Grounds Nov. Phil Gavin will head the Deutsche TORONTO Grammophon international chart action with Tommy Graham. Producer Den- 7 and an Ontario date, Sept. classical division. Anne The Stampeders make their first Frank Skeffington is in charge of Murray's "Snow Bird" and nis Murphy has just completed an 17 . Boot Records president, Edward Bear's "You, Me and English LP with the French Ca- hometown appearance in over five Jury Krytiuk, in Western Canada sales and distribution. Derek Han- years when they play in Calgary nan remains general manager Mexico" has embarked on a heavy nadian star, Pierre LaLonde. this week for distribution meetings, of schedule of domestic this weekend (4). The group's next the company and will also head the production. In addition, White revealed that followed by a publishing trip to A&r director Paul White says Capitol has concluded negotiations single has been A marketing . completed at To- Los Angeles. Krytiuk announced &R division. Ar- that Anne ronto's Sound with producer Mel thur Brown's new group, Kingdom Murray's latest single, for release of an album by Aus- the signing of former Apex artist, "Let's Talk It Over in the Morn- Shaw . . . Negotiations between Come, will play the Royal tralian band, the Flying Circus, Bud Roberts, with a single and Dublin ing" is shaping up to be her Lee Armstrong, vice president of Society around the middle of Sept. big- who intend basing themselves in album due in three weeks . . . product development for Danny Hughes gest since "Snow Bird." The sin- Canada in the future. MCA K.H. Productions of Vancouver has succeeded gle was the MLS winner last week. Canada and Derek Everett, man- Pat Egan as press White, who is now in London has signed singer- composer John office for Solo- White has also scheduled a new aging director of MCA England, mon & Peres and his first promo- on a vacation -cum -business trip, Irvine . . . First single will be Anne Murray album for release said: "I'm very has resulted in an announcement tional campaign is on Thin enthusiastic about "I'm Crying," published through Lizzy's in the next 14 days. It will in- the future Canadian of a Fall U.K. release on the Russell Decca maxi. The four tracks have of acts signed Hoadley House Music (BMI) . clude material by Gordon Light- Thornberry Canadian- produced al- a playing time of to Capitol Canada, especially with At GRT's recent convention, Jutta nearly 16 min- foot, Carole King, Brent Titcomb, the closer liaison existing with bum, "One Morning Soon" -Bar- utes and the plug number is Phil- Ney was named man of the year Shirley Eikhard and Paul Wil- Capitol U.S. already e v i d e n t ry Paine, Ontario promotion man- and Laurel Records of Manitoba ip Lynott's "Dublin." liams. Most of the material will ager, through automatic release of our says a full publicity cam- took the distributor of the year KEN STEWART be unveiled to a national TV audi- product by Capitol the paign will accompany the U.K. in U.S." award . Gordon Lightfoot's ence on Anne Murray's fall CBC release. . . Chilliwack's new sin- "Summer Side of Life" was the special. gle would be out in two weeks on JOHANNESBURG MLS winner this week. . . White announced that Miss A &M. A &M's comedy album by EMI recording artist, Peter Vee Murray has also done a Cheech played to 17,000 session Biscuit Boy a n d Chung, reportedly in Vancouver last week ... Some and his group The Outlet have sold with Glen Campbell, with a sin- counts as Canadian content since doubts 150,000 record units of their disk, gle to be released shortly. Tommy Chong about the Canadian con- Sharing was born in Ed- tent status of the Glass Bottle "What's On Your Mind," claims production duties were Al De Lory Europe Tour monton . . . B S & T will play a &r chief, Clive Calder. The sales and Brian Ahern. single ... David Crosby reported TORONTO to be in Vancouver visiting Joni represent six gold disk awards for Capitol Canada and U.S. is to - Frank Davies, the artist. Vee president of the Love group of . recently returned release next week a new single Miitchell Warner Bros. has by Canadian Warner Bros. in rushed out the #1 single from from the Song Olympiad in Athens Pepper Tree, "You're My People," music companies, spent Australia, "Eagle where he and musical director of from the group's forthcoming de- last week in New York prior to Downtown Toronto Rock" by Daddy EMI Robin heading to London to Cool Polydor is Netcher represented but album. The LP was produced complete ar- ... re- submitting South Africa. rangements for the forthcoming TORONTO -Warner Bros. has Hagood Hardy's "Just a Little by Jack Richardson of Guess Who acquired downtown a &r and David Fine, director of Gallo fame. European tour by Daffodil artist, Loving" to the MLS ... The Five the King Biscuit publishing offices for the company. Man Electrical Band's (Africa) announced the company Boy. The "Signs" re- Davies also delivered master offices are now being reno- ported to have gone over the mil- is sending chief recording engineer, vated and adapted to the com- Fred Thwaites on an extensive tapes to New York and London lion mark in the U.S. this week . . . Austria Gold for of the King Biscuit Boy's new pany's plans, and are expected to Ocean will study tour of U.K., Switzerland al- be ready tour Germany Sept. 20- bum, "Gooduns." The album will next week. 30 The Guess Who's Man and Germany. Thwaite's visit is a Warner Bros. is only the ... and Version Song be rush-released in England by second His World Concert (28) was can- further step in Gallo's planned pro- 68- major Toronto -based Canadian gram to keep EMI to coincide with the tour, celled because of rain, but the abreast of technologi- VIENNA -Austrian folk trio company to locate its a &r depart- cal developments in the music in- which runs from late October ment in handy downtown group appeared at a Montreal gold Die 3 Meckys has been awarded through December, and will take facilities, record dustry. . South African group, away from the outer suburbs presentation organized by Four its first Gold Disk for sales in ex- in 14 separate countries. RCA group's latest single, Jacks and a Jill have returned cess of 1,000,000 where the warehouses are to be -the from a of its recording Davies said that "Gooduns" "Rain is seven -month tour of Aus- of "Geh found. Dance," their fastest sell- tralia and Alte Schau mi net so dep- would feature a completely new ing 45 since "American Woman." New Zealand. Next pat an." RCA has been operating its a &r month they become the first white concept in a jacket design which . . . Guess Who broke all attend- The record was the first single division out of its downtown group to tour Malawi including a does not use paper. Toronto studio for ance records at Toronto's CNE to be issued on the 1968 founded While in New York, Davies had several years. concert in the 60,000 capacity WM Produktion last week, easily topping the com- Zomba football stadium. label, owned by discussions with Paramount presi- bined crowds for the Fifth Dimen- music publisher Wien Melodie. dent Tony Martell. The meeting sion and the Teal announced that German General manager Gottfried Indra Carpenters-unof- recording centered on the "Gooduns" album ficial total put the audience in ex- star, Mike Holm has of WM Produktion said "At the and a single by Crowbar. Big Profits! been given a gold disk cess of 15,000. RITCHIE YORKE award for present time, 68 versions of this Now booked by the Heller - sales of his single, "Mademoiselle Viennese song-18 from the Neth- Fischell Ninette." Alan agency in Los Angeles, Marshall, promo- erlands -are in existence. An in- Crowbar undertakes a full -scale WATER DUBLIN tions manager and Issy Nathan, strumental version -by James Last national U.S. tour in November. Davies is Pickwick sales manager, accepted -was very successful. The album meeting with several U.K. International has taken the award on behalf agents BEDS over distribution of Marble Arch. of Holm. sold 422,000 copies. This number regarding a Crowbar European 20 Year Guarantee The University of the is Its Irish distributor, Demesne Rec- Wit- the most successful Viennese tour in January or February of WATER BEDS ARE THE HOTTEST watersrand was the scene of the song ever recorded." 1972. ords, will have a launch taking in first successful multi -racial SELLING ITEM in the country today. 27 titles in mid- October. Demesne's con- Record Dealers have found big cert incorporating a team of Afri- Many Tony McEvoy also promises sev- profits in carrying Water Beds. can dancers a white, a top jazz own orchestra. These eral upcoming albums of special band, the Malombos, albums are manage Channel 47. His WAPA Now Available Internationally! who will be all year -round catalog sellers. post will Irish interest, and featuring such visiting the U.S. at the end of the remain open until his re- Very low prices are available for names as Joe Dolan, Sean Dunphy, Radio Station WKAQ, Puerto turn. Modesti has worked for year and Wildebees, formerly rock Rico's dealers. For information call: and Pat Lynch, in addition to a oldest and most powerful WAPA-TV during the last 16 group, Freedoms Children. After radio station, The Water Bed Company of America showband sampler.... Irish Rec- conducted a week- years. ANTONIO CONTRERAS the concert, lead guitarist Kenny long popularity poll, via phone (Formerly The Water Bed Company ord Factors has appointed Dublin Heason left for the U.K. of Ohio) club disk jockey Mike Walker as calls, between the two leading local 1609 West Fifth Ave. ADRIAN ENGLISH female its promotion man, for all its pro- TV and record personali- TOKYO Columbus, Ohio 43212 gressive product. Following the ties, Lucecita (Hit Parade) and (614) 488 -0073 Lissette (Borinquen CBS /Sony is engaged in a spe- acquisition of distribution rights SAN JUAN Records). Lu- cial The Midwest Leading Manufacturer cecita was the winner. "CBSA" air -play and dealer for the Philips group, Polydor will promotion featuring Chicago, Bob of Water Beds move back Many recording artists appeared Guillo Carias with his musical to its original premises at Puerto Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel and in Dublin's Lower Abbey Street, Rico's tourist hotels re- combo, for many months at the cently. Roslyn Kind (RCA) Castillian Room Al Kooper. The push, which be- fol- of San Jeronimo gan Aug. lowed by Marilyn Michaels, also Hotel, has recorded his first album 21, combines current RCA, played the San Jeronimo. for Hit Parade Records of Puerto single releases by the above men- Ronnie Dyson (Columbia) Rico. Carias conducts the group tioned artists, in an air -play pack- age being distributed while plugging his latest single and his wife, Cecilia, is the vocal- to some 500 radio stations in Japan with sup- "Sleeping Sun" booked for his first ist. . . . New releases from U.S. time at The labels catering to the PR porting dealer displays, promo- Sheraton.... Lovelace market: tional material COMING SOON! Watkins (York Records of En- Fania, N.Y. - "Love Story" by and print and gland) in his third annual visit to Santos Colon and "The Message" broadcast media advertising. . . the Tropicoro Room of El San by Ray Barretto, two albums. A Continuing their special promotion of Epic artists, CBS /Sony, which Juan. . . Karen Wyman (Decca) single "Tu y Tu Guarapo" by follows in that room.... Al Hib- Puetro Rican composer Curet AI- recently separated that label for bler (Sunset) played the Cocolobo onso, played by Pacheco /Betan- individual attention, is released on Aug. 21 Epic singles by Chase, BE Room of El Flamboyan court. Exitos, N.Y. -Singles "Ver - SURE followed Jody Miller, Al Stewart, Michel by Sunny Gale (RCA) and Fabo- ano Sin tu Amor" by Banana... . Ions Blue Notes (Uni) at the Cari- "Vuelo a Cantar" by Sabu and Polnareff and Michel Fagan. bar of the Caribe Local "No Puedo Mas Seguir" by Dany. Nippon Grammophon has ar- Hilton.... ranged to import pre- recorded NOT TO MISS and Latin American artists were Vaya, N.Y. -One album "Bru - also busy at local clubs: Mario jeria" (Witchcraft) by Mark Di- cassette tapes from Europe and Castell (Kubaney) at Great End. mond Kubaney of Hialeah, Fla. - market them in boxed sets in Los Castros (RCA) at the Two instrumental albums by "Or- Japan from Nov. 10. A six -volume set of symphonic music, piano Caribe Hilton Hotel. . Hugo questa Serenata Tropical" and Or- Santana (Hit Parade) at Roosevelt questa Diego Santillana. Both concerts or operas will retail at 12,000 yen ($33.33); a four -volume . . . Al- these as licensee for Bel - Casino. Professor Rafael albums will retail "THE GREAT ONES" ers, veteran band leader- composer ter Records of Spain. set of religious masses . . . Bjorn who retired last year after many Hector Modesti, vice president at 8,000 yen ($22.22). of Andersen, Swedish star of the years as conductor -organizer of the and general manager WAPA- in Rico musical TV, Channel 4, will leave for Warner Bros. film "Death University of Puerto was for three was by university au- New York to take management of Venice," in Japan band, asked days in mid- August in connection to continue in his post Channel 47 there. Both these . . . IN RECORD MIRROR thorities with promotional activities for the for the 1971 -1972 period. Alers channels are owned by Screen record two songs in has several albums for Ansonia Gems. Modesti will remain in New film and to Records of New York, with his York until he trains a candidate to (Continued on page 57) 54 SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD

www.americanradiohistory.com NUMBER OR SINGLES REVIEWED THIS WEEK 152

LAST WEEK S tr ht Sinoles 102

*This record is predicted to reach the TOP 40 EASY LISTENING Chart (C ;KO ;Zo] 4.1 IDZ) i I [el MI itZ0111 Spotlights Predicted to reach the top 20 of the HOT 100 Chart COUNTRY Spotlights Predicted to reach the top 20 of the HOME (2:03) ISLEY BROTHERS -SPILL THE WINE (See Pop Pick) TOMMY JAMES -I'M COMIN' Dickerson -Jordan- HOT COUNTRY SINGLES Chart (Prod. R. Isley /0. Isley /R. Islay) (Writers: Miller- Scott- return to the (Prod, Tommy James & Bob King) (Writers: James -King) (Big Seven, BMI)/ Brown -Oskar) (Far Out, ASCAP) -Group made a powerful teens of the Hot 100 chart and the top of the soul chart with "Love follows his Top 10 winner "Draggin' the Line" with an equally has MARTY ROBBINS- James the One You're With." Followup redoing of Eric Burden's smash potent rhythm cut from the same "Christian of the World" LP. Flip: all that sales and chart potency. Flip: (No Information Available). EARLY MORNING SUNSHINE (2:43) T Neck 932 (Buddah) (No Information Available). Roulette 7110 (Prod. Marty Robbins) (Writer: Marshall) (Mariposa, BMI)- Chance of pace from recent Top 10 winner "The Chair" is this ballad beauty with a performance to match. A country smash, it offers much pop appeal as well. Flip: (No Information Available.) Columbia 4.45442

DAVID HOUSTON -HOME SWEET HOME (2:35) (Prod. Billy Sherrill) (Writers: Sherrill -Butler) (Algee /Tree, BMI)- Houston follows his top chart smash "Nashville" with this compelling ballad per- :Le] 1o) 1 I [el 1 formance, one of his finest and it can't miss the top. Flip: (No Information I (C71011 Available.) Epic 5-10778 (CBS) Spotlights Predicted to reach the top 60 of the HOT 100 Chart

Spotlightsotlig Predicteded to rea the ELLIMAN- CHART OT COUNTRY SINGLES Chartch FORTUNES - *YVONNE FREEDOM COMES, FREEDOM GOES (3:18) EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT (3:05) Hazlewood) PRICE -Charlotte Fever (2:37) (Window, BMI). RCA 48-1015 (Prod. Cook and Greenaway) (Writers: Cook -Greenaway- Hammond- (Prod. Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber) (Writer: Rice -Webber) (Leeds, KENNY (Maribus, BMI)- Fortunes follow their smash chart comeback, "Here perform- ASCAP) -From "Jesus Christ, Superstar," comes another top ballad 3182 Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again" with more infectious material. DICK CURLESS-Snap Your Fingers (2:45) (Rose, BMI). CAPITOL of her Don't Know How to Love Him" Much of that sales potential here. Flip: (No Information Available). ance that has it to top the success "I Flip: (No Information Available). Capitol 3179 which took her high on the chart. RAY SANDERS -All I Ever Need Is You (2:30) (United Artists /Racer, Decca 32870 (MCA) ASCAP). UNITED ARTISTS 50827 CYMARRON -VALERIE (1:58) entry (Prod. Chips Moman) (Writer: Mainegra) (Press, BMI) -Their initial OF MINE (2:48) RAY PILLOW -Haven't You Heard (2:31) (Tree, BMI). MEGA 615 -0040 top McGUINNES FLINT -FRIENDS "Rings" proved a smash. This clever rhythm ballad with another much of that play and (Prod. Glyn Johns) (Writers: Gallagher -Lyle) (Gallagher /Lyle, NONE) -A vocal workout and Chips Moman production offers CARL BELEW & BETTY JEAN ROBINSON- Living Under Pressure (2:46) (Press, BMI). ballad has it sales potency. Flip: "Across the Kansas Sky" (2:50) cut from their new "Happy Birthday Ruthie" LP, this rock (Four Most, BMI). Decca 32871 (MCA) Entrance 7502 (CBS) to put the British group up the Hot 100 with more potency than their I'm Dead and Gone." Flip: "Happy Birthday, Ruthie" NORMA JEAN- Chicken Every Sunday (Cedarwood, BMI). RCA 48-1016 FUZZ -I'M GLAD (2:41) initial "When BMI) (3:21) (Gallagher/Lle, NONE). Capiol 3186 (Prod. Carr -Cee Prod.) (Writers: Tate- Young) (Jamf /Ferncliff /Sharrieff, HANK LOCKLIN -Love the Devil Out of Me (2:10) (Sawgrass, BMI). put them back -This fast -paced rhythm item, a discotheque winner, will RCA 481014 in the selling bag of their giant hit, "1 Love You for All Seasons." Flip: ROSE COLORED GLASS - (No Information Available). Calla 179 (Roulette) IF IT'S ALRIGHT WITH YOU (2:46) JACK RENO -Hitchin' a Ride (2:20) (Intone, BMI). TARGET 00137 Long & Norm Miller) (Writers: O'Dell -Henley) (House of Gold, AND ANSWEL COLLINS- (Prod. Jim 3184 DAVE Find the KENNI HUSKEY -A Living Tornado (2:34) (Blue Book, BMI). CAPITOL BMI) -Group made a hefty Hot 100 dent with their debut "Can't MONKEY SPANNER (2:43) success. Time." Followup, a driving rock ballad, has it to top that initial My Body (2:32) (Tree, BMI) (Prod. Winston Riley) (Writers: Riley -Collins) (Interglobal, ASCAP) -That JIMMY DICKENS -You Only Want Me for (Metric, BMI). Bang 588 "double Barrell" gang proved a giant Hot 100 hit here as well as going Flip: "You're Good for Me" (3:13) UNITED ARTISTS 50834 to the top of the British chart. The novelty dance followup, another Flip: No Information Eyes) Top 10 British winner will prove big in the U.S. also. SWEET -CO (3:12) BILLY MIZE -Blowin' on Cold Ashes (Gets Dust in Your )Unart, BMI). Available). Big Tree 125 (Ampex) -CO UNITED ARTISTS 50828 (Prod. Phil Wainman) (Writers: Chinn -Chapman) (Chinnichap /Rak, BMI) -A rhythm MARMALADE -COUSIN NORMAN (3:11) hit all over Europe, including Top 10 in England, this infectious REX ALLEN JR. -Uncle Bongar Red and Byrdie Nelle (2:28) (BnB, BMI). (Prod. Marmalade) (Writer: Nicholson) (Noma, BMI) -It's been a while number, steel drums and all, should prove a left field smash here as PLANTATION 77 (SSS INT'L) clever rhythm item has between hits for the smooth British group, but this well. Flip: "You're Not Wrong for Loving Me" (2:46) (Seel /Rak, BMI). it to bring them back with sales impact. Flip: "Lonely Man" (2:45) 45 -126 (Noma, BMI). London 20068 Bell Mk 1.] *'Z.211 SOUL 11.17i01011L14:4111.11.Nil[eini Spotlights Predicted to reach the TOP 20 of the TOP SELLING SOUL SINGLES Chart Spotlighting new singles deserving special attention of programmers and dealers.

JAMBOREE Jessie (3:15) (Prod. Buddy Buie) (Writer: Supo) ISLEY BROTHERS -SPILL THE WINE (See Pop Pick) TEN YEARS AFTER -I'd Love to Change the World (3:11) (Prod. Ten SUPA'S -L'il rocker, a discotheque winner, this one Years After) (Writer: Lee) (Chrysalis, ASCAP)-Driving rock ballad, (Goshen Road, BMI) -Heavy could break big from the LP. Paramount 0119 penned by Alvin Lee, serves as a strong singles debut on the label for FUZZ -I'M SO GLAD (See Pop Pick) the group. It's a cut from their new smash hit LP, "A Space in Time." *JOHN ROWLES -A Lifetime of Love (2:51) (Prod. Tom Catalano) (Writer: Columbia 4.45457 Millet) (Argo, BMI)- Producer Tom Catalano (Neil Diamond) teams with the powerful voice of Rowles and the result is a driving production DELLA REESE -I BELIEVE IN MUSIC (See Pop Pick) Gang & Bill Szymczyk) JAMES GANG-Midnight Man (2:40) (Prod. James ballad loaded with MOR and Top 40 potency. Kapp 2147 (MCA) (Writer: Walsh) (Pamco /Home Made, BMI) -From their LP, "Thirds," *BOB LIND -She Can Get Along (2:55) (Prod. Doug Weston) (Writer: Lind) comes a hard -driving rocker that offers much of the sales potential of BETTY EVERETT -I'M A WOMAN (2:47) (Unart, BMI) -It's been a while since "Elusive Butterfly," but this ABC 11312 another "Walk Away" for them. E K, BMI)-Here's a powerful chart poignant folk rock ballad, a cut from his LP, "Since There Were (Prod. C. Carter) (Writer: King) (B Tune has a Broadway Nothing Gonna Change Me" hit. Heavy vocal Believe in Music (2:55) (Prod. Hugo & Luigi) (Writer: Circles," should bring him back to the charts. topper for her "Ain't DELLA REESE -1 No on a funky beat blues ballad. Pop appeal as well. Flip: Davis) (Songpainter, BMI) -Mac Davis' ballad beauty gets a potent musical sound. Capitol 3169 workout Information Available.) Fantasy 667 soul treatment that has it to spiral right up the soul chart and move GERALDINE HUNT-Now That There's You (2:45) (Prod. Dick Jacobs) over pop in short order. Avco 45786 (Writers: Ashford -Simpson) (Jobete, BMI) -The driving blues ballad, penned by Valerie Simpson and Nick Ashford, is delivered in a wild PIONEERS -Let Your Yeah Be Yeah (2:53) (Prod. J. Cliff & S. Crooks) vocal workout that should put her up the Hot 100 and soul charts. Spotlights PredNGLEicted to reach the riding in the Top 10 of the (Writer: Cliff) (Irving, BMI)- Currently Roulette 7109 SOUL SI S Chart British chart, this infectious Jamaican number, penned by Jimmy Cliff, CHART Terrana, Baird & Terrana) offers much potential for the U.S. Big Tree 124 (Ampex) MY FRIENDS -1'm An Easy Rider (2:25) (Prod. 74 -0527 (Writer: Rich) (Jobete, BMI)- Driving infectious rhythm item that could CENTER STAGE -Are You There? (3:18) (Blue Seas Jac, ASCAP). RCA *BURT BACHARACH-One Less Bell to Answer (3:08) (Prod. Burt Bacharach come from left field and prove a smash. Rare Earth 5036 (Motown) Me How (East /Memphis, BMI). VOLT 4066 & Phil Ramone) (Writers: Bacharach -David) (Blues Seas /Jac, ASCAP) -A EMOTIONS -Show TERESA -He's a Cooker (2:54) (Prod. Fred Burch) (Writers: Burch- Young) natural for MOR play, this moody treatment of the hit should garner (Green lsley/Burch, BMI)- Clever rhythm item with a wild vocal MELVIN PEEBLES -Sweetback's Theme (3:25) (Yeah, Inc., ASCAP). STAX hefty sales as well. A&M 1290 workout that offers much for Top 40 and MOR play. SSS International 0097 Martin - 850 *BOBBI MARTIN -Tomorrow (2:34) (Prod. Henry Jerome) (Writers: OTIS LEAVILL- There's Nothing Better (3:10) (Julio- Brian, BMI). DAKAR 625 Jerome) (Kama Rippa /Teeger, ASCAP) -This is the type of production Yaw) (Cotillion) JOHN SMALL -As I See You (3:13) (Prod. Ray Mills) (Writer: ballad the stylist has broken big with in the past. This should make (Gil, BMI)- Strong folk rock ballad performance by the Britisher Thang DON COVAY & THE JEFFERSON LEMON BLUES BAND -Sweet (3:27) a sizeable dent MOR and Top 40. BUDDAH 253 Paramount 0120 offers much for Top 40 and the Hot 100. JANUS 164 *ROGER WILLIAMS -Bach Talk (2:50) (Prod. Stan Farber) (Writer: NEON -Movin' (2:33) (Prod. Tommy James & Bob King) (Writers: SOUL CHILDREN -Got to Get Away From It All (3:20) (Arc, BMI). item for MOR, Top 40 Producers Tommy James McCarthy) (Kayteekay, ASCAP) -Catchy rhythm Scaltrito -Scaltrito- King -Leslie) (Big Seven, BMI)- STAX 0102 and jukeboxes that could easily prove a left field sales winner. and Bob King come up with a hard -driving rock group here that has Kapp 2148 (MCA) it to break through via Top 40. Paramount 0121 FAITH, HOPE & CHARITY -No Trespassing (2:14) (Interior /McCoy, BMI). SUSSEX 224 (Buddah) HOYT AXTON -Ease Your Pain (2:41) (Prod. Hoyt Axton) (Writer: Axton) JOHN HETHERINGTON -Home (2:50) (Prod. Tony Atkins) (Writer: Hethering- to in this the Losing Hand (3:30) (Cotillion, BMI). (Lady Jane, BMI) -This cut from his "Joy to the World" LP is a heavy ton) (Gil, BMI) -The composer -performer has much offer ROZETTA JOHNSON -Holding rock ballad for Top 40 play. UNI 55301 (MCA) CLINTONE 006 (Atco) rock ballad loaded with Top 40, FM and sales potential. Capitol 3167 compelling original 55 SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD www.americanradiohistory.com International News Reports

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body's factory. Anyone can use it." Up till now, Victor of Japan and Toshiba have made several millions of LPs at our factory. MuSIC LABO: What do you think of RECORD & TAPE lAlill R11 RETAILER rig! MUSIC the future of 4- channel records? BUSINISS1APFR OGA: When some time ago the monoaural record became stereo, everybody said that it would not last. In the same manner, 4- channel records are the subject of such CBS /Sony, Japan negative words. But just as the age Nostalgia Potential of stereo came to Japan and the world, there will be a day when nobody buys 2- channel anymore All in the Family and all will be 4- channel. For U.K. Disk Mkt By SHIGERU KAWABAT LABO: As this is called the Age By BRAIN BLEVINS Editor in Chief, Music Labo of Video, and as you are repre- Record & Tape Retailer Staff Member senting both CBS, which is in- LABO: CBS /Sony sales in your "bonus" LP of classical standards volved deeply in EVR, and Sony, LONDON -While the relentless Reissued records are not a new third accounting period (Feb. 21, by various Columbia- contracted which is as deeply committed to search for new talent continues in sales phenomenon, and are almost 1970 to Feb. 20, 1971) were some artists.) VTR, what is your position? the British music industry, the sin- as old as the industry itself, but $16.15 million, an increase of ap- LABO: Do you make anything OGA: The customers should de- gles charts, the broadcasting media recently British consumers have proximately 190 percent against special for these Family Club cide which of the two systems they and the West End theater have, in vociferously demonstrated (money the $8.5 million of the previous records? want to buy. the past three months, indicated a talks) their desire to have some of accounting period. These are ex- OGA: From jacket to label, LABO: What do you think of revitalized interest and sales po- the oldies recirculated. tremely good results. everything is different from the joint ventures, such as yours, Nip- tential in back catalog items -spe- Polydor and RCA appear to OGA: The year before last sales records we sell through shops. After pon Grammophon's, Nippon Pho- cifically yesterday's singles and have had the best run with singles. were $8.3 million, so we believed six months we showed a clear nogram's, Warner /Pioneer, etc.? more generally stage and cinema Mojo, when inaugurated by Poly - we would achieve $16.6 million profit, so it's likely that our Fam- OGA: The merit is, that by the musicals -and those record corn - dor, wasn't intended to be one of last year. Our actual sales were ily Club will not run in the red. extensive catalogs of the foreign panies fortunate enough to have the firm's hit labels, but Tami just under that. We cannot always LABO: Do you have other plans interests, everything is stable. Be- history on their side have been Lynn's "I'm Gonna Run Away double our sales, but we tried. The regarding opening up new mar- cause the foreign interests provide harvesting their vaults for addi- From You" has been riding RTR's U.S. CBS catalog is very strong, kets? (Continued on page 57) tional revenue. Top 50 for the past 10 weeks, and this accounts for a good deal OGA: First we want to perfect eclipsing the quarter- million sales of our $16.15 million sales. We the Family Club project. Then mark in the process. Then came also have been working to the best we are interested in promoting ex- the Fascinations on Mojo with of our abilities to promote our port to all countries in the Far "Girls Are Out to Get You," an- Japanese repertoire in Japan. We East. So far we rank third in the other release from five years ago received the top prizes in Japan total exports of all 13 major rec- which has now sold over 3,000 for singers two years in a row. ord manufacturers in Japan. We copies. And it looks like the For- At the moment, Akira Nishikino, would like to export more to Tai- zali mations release "At the Top of our top male singer, is coming up wan and also to Korea in the fu- the Stairs" is also chart bound. very quickly. ture. However, in these two coun- It is also understood that inter- LABO: Until recently you had tries, a large number of pirated est in an old single by the Tams 85 percent Western and 15 percent records are sold at about 28¢ per shown by Mojo has prompted EMI Japanese music on release but now LP. We cannot hope to compete to release it on the Probe label. your ratio is 65 percent Western with those prices! But as I heard Possible Price Rise RCA's Maximillion series has and 35 percent Japanese. that Korea has a new law in ef- OGA: This is because also enjoyed a big sales spurt, with of the fect to exterminate pirating, I Elvis Presley's popularity of Nishikino's releases, think we'll begin to export to "Heartbreak Hotel" For Italian Singles cited as a fast mover on the charts as well as those of Yukiji Asaoka, Korea. the Four Leaves, and a newcomer LABO: and Jim Reeves' "I Love You Be- What about your suc- By GERMAN RUSCITTO cause" not far behind. RCA is named Ritsuko Honda. cess in film music for which you also continuing its "This Is . LABO: Will CBS /Sony's image started the Chuo Koran publishing MILAN -A possible 3 -10 per- prices, ranging on average from or position in the field of Japanese company? cent rise in the price of single rec- $1.12- $1.20 -in spite of the fact double album series with "This Is music be changed? has been discussed by sales that they were also paying an ad- the Big Band Era," featuring the OGA: We have a good working ords Dorseys, Benny OGA: The image of a company relationship with Chuo Koran and managers of the leading Italian ditional local tax which varied re- Goodman, Artie is not something you can make the excep- markably from town to town, both Shaw and Duke Ellington and sell- understand each other very well. record companies -with ing at $7.20. Sales the five consciously. Our people believe We are doing a series of the tion of RCA -at a series of unof- in rate and system. Therefore the of that it will change naturally as our "Birthplace of Screen Music" with ficial meetings recently. industry argued that it was in Maximillions released to date sur- catalog changes. them opinion among the order to take 8 cents from the re- pass 100,000, according to a &r and have many back orders. Majority chief Mike Everett, LABO: Could you tell us about Our Shizuoka factory is working companies is that any price rise tailers for the benefit of the record who adds: the Family Club CBS /Sony has as fast will the state of the industry, which was at that time "It has proved to be a successful as possible to fill them. not affect way begun? In this connection, we are also singles -now in a critical state, faced with a series of strikes and of capitalizing on our back catalogue at a reasonable price." OGA: Actually, we started this planning a book and record project with sales decreasing slowly but cost increases. As a result, the on May 31 this year with a series with Kokusai Joho Co. The plan, steadily during the past 12 months. average retail price rose to $1.33. While United Artists occasion- of advertisements in weekly maga- as with the Family Club, is to RCA has said it will not increase The retail price of the single ally reissues singles, it is really zines. The present record retail reach a wider market -those cus- the price of singles. No official then touched peaks of between with full-price albums compiled shops are doing very good busi- tomers who don't generally visit declaration has come from the $1.44- $1.52, as the retailers com- by label manager Alan Warner ness, but at the moment most of record shops. In this case, how- other companies, but a further pletely revised their profit struc- that the company has scored sales. their customers are teenagers. We ever, sales will be carried out by meeting will be held in the mid- ture. The retailers were also com- Foremost among these are the believe there is a wider market. door -to-door salesmen. dle of September. It is certain that plaining what they considered to be three "Vaults" albums, and an- the This is true all over the world, LABO: A recent article Bill- there is a desire within the indus- an insufficient gross profit and other, "Back to Vaults," is in the serious prob- scheduled for release in the au- and quite natural. But when non - board said that CBS and the Kin- try to operate on a co- ordinated were also facing teenage customers go to record basis and thus avoid confusion lem of growing quantities of un- tumn. The "Very Best of Eddie ney Group in Engalnd will com- Cochran" album sold some shops, they are discouraged by the bine sales efforts and pressing fa- among retailers because of a wide salable overordered stock. has the end of 1969 up to 10,000 copies so far, and interest noise and crowds of youngsters cilities 1 variation in prices. From from July this year. Is in the artist, who has been dead there. Further, because people are such a possible in The price of singles has been the present time, a remarkable combination for 10 years, doesn't to in a way "lazy," I think it is the Japan as well? kept down due to a series of new number of record retailers became appear bankrupt or closed down, while diminish. The Del Shannon "10th work of the record manufacturers OGA: No, in Japan we don't taxes during recent years, as well to deliver the product to their as by an industry decision in many others continued companies Anniversary" set, "Great Epic have such a plan. But there are them financially so they Film Themes" and Gordon Light - homes. At the same time, we be- similar contracts all over the 1969. Keeping in mind a basic supporting lieve that we have a responsibility $1.20 retail price (out of which could try to recover their credit foot's "The Way I Feel" have all world between CBS and the so- facilities. Up to the early part of entered the mid -price album chart. to our contracted artists to widen called Kinney Group, such as in retailers enjoyed a 33.33 percent the market. The Family Club was Canada and Australia. Warner, as discount), the following events 1969, the number of sales outlets Warner recently visited United started with this aim. We believe have occurred: directly served by the industry Artists' offices in New York where you know, owns no pressing facil- from between 2,500- 4,000, he worked on the compilation of the system is not in competition ities anywhere in the world. For A 10 percent luxury tax was ranged with the record retail system. We added to the 4 percent business according to whether or not a two albums containing music from the CBS side, it is company policy wholesalers. the Warner Brothers movies of the feel that the sons and daughters to do business for the sake of tax in 1964. company was using of the families to whom we sell The business tax rose from 4 At present, record retailers regu- Thirties to be released in the U.S. good music. CBS wants to compete later this then Family Club records will begin with other companies on the basis percent to 8 percent (for records larly served by the industry num- year and considered to take a stronger interest in mu- only). Tapes, cassettes and car- ber between 1,500- 1,800. A par- for U.K. release. of the quality of the music or And Polydor has scheduled an sic and will visit record shops of sounds. The physical product tridges, however, were not affected tial improvement in the situation their own accord, thus expanding by the increase, due to what is re- has been made due to newly cre- autumn release of ten double al- pressed by one company or an- bums repackaged from the business for everyone. more less the garded as a legislative oversight. ated outlets, such as gas stations other sounds or which are more MGM films, which will be mar- ( *NOTE: The Family Club is same. In fact, most pressing facil- The wholesale price of 80 cents and chain stores was increased by 10 percent (or 8 orientated towards cartridge and keted under the banner Silver essentially a mail -order system. ities in the U.S. are shared by Screen at a retail price of $5.88. To date, only two offers are avail- many labels. In Japan, when I be- cents) in December 1969 -or, as cassette sales. But their number many record companies prefer to amounts to a few hundred only Among the films included in the able. Members send in coupon gan, I established what is a unique series are "Gigi," "Lili," "Singing from magazine or newspaper ad, factory in Shizuoka. I put in a full see the decision, the discount to and is not sufficient to replace, on retailers was reduced from 33.33 a turnover basis, the lost tradition- in the Rain," "How the West Was together with cash in advance, re- automatic press, the newest cutting Won," "Ben Hur," "Silk Stock- ceive one package only in one of machines in the world, a special percent to 27 percent. The industry al outlets. that retailers were not Another phenomenon which has ings," "King of Kings," "Seven two categories: Popular ($35.00) plating device, etc. At that time I claimed "Annie respecting the suggested $1.20 - occurred during the past two years Brides for Seven Brothers," with 10 LPs plus one "bonus" LP told the board of directors of the Get Your Gun," "Three Little and plus -taxes retail price (or $1.33 -during which time the single of standard and pop tunes by the Record Association others and Words," "If You Feel Like Sing - Percy Faith Orch.; Classical I told the presidents of each record with taxes included). Instead, they has declined generally, due, it is page 58) on page 57) ($28.78) with 8 LPs plus one company, "Our factory is every- were offering singles at lower (Continued on (Continued 56 SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD

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JAPAN From The Teichiku of Japan has acquired Nostalgia Potential rights to seven labels under the Music Capitals JDM Record Corp. (America) ban- ner and will release the LP "James For U.K. Disk Mkt of the World Taylor Monumental 1967" on Continued from page 56 oldies programming on audience JDM's Jubilee on Oct. 25 at requests, which indicates the move- Music" and Continued from page 54 concert at Auckland on the way to 1,800 yen ($5.00). Singles by the ing," "Words and ment began with the consumer. Australia.... Southern artist Les- "Good News." The cause could be as simple as the Carters and Happenings are also Polydor began its fortnightly at the roots the Japanese for release late this year lie Mettam is under contract to time of year, but set for October release and Teichi- release pattern of Action Replay of a good popular song on a label yet to be decided. . who durability Joe Brown arranged for her mid -June, and it will Also in Japan until the middle recording. A ku is scheduling monthly releases singles in is the key. The material must be first Greenway -Cooke at least until Aug. 13. the memory, and of September is the Ardente number, "Once More With Feel- in the jazz and r &b catalogs of continue there to create Popolo Italiano, a six -member "Leader of the Pack," by the Shan - to find an audience among young- ing." Peter Dawkins produced... . their newly- acquired affiliate. . . . gri Las, has sold about 6,000 who weren't on hand Italian folk -singing group. The John (Shade) Smith' has been writ- er listeners Pan Japan Enterprise has switched copies this time around, and Action the first time around. musicians are principally under ing material for his group, The the Dixie Cups (Bud - Whether the nostalgia boom is the sponsorship of the Kambara Rumour, and two of his time and place for the Three Dog Replays by composi- dah), the Lovin Spoonful (Kama a one -off phenomenon or whether Music Office and are making some tions have been accepted for Stu- Night /UFO concert in Osaka. The Sutra), Cream (Polydor), and Sam it will resurface now with peren- 30 appearances in various Japanese Show. He is also a what is dio One TV two groups, headlining Sham (MGM) have all sold re- nial regularity is an open question. cities for the Ro -On concert so- contender for the 1971 Apra the Silver billed as "World Rock Festival well, Polydor claims. What is certain is that it is an un- ciety. Scroll. He has abandoned his Uni- markably Osaka," will perform, Sept. 24 at Causes for the nostalgia boom expected benefit to the record in- The LP "Best of T. Rex" will versity studies to become a full - manufacturers to be released Aug. 25 on Odeon the Osaka Prefectural Gym. Seats are difficult to pinpoint. Certainly dustry, allowing time musician.... South African the lode of material in its via Toshiba. Toshiba is also sched- the airplay given older material rework group Four Jacks and a Jill com- range from 3,500 to 1,500 yen has been a contributing factor, but vaults while not detracting from uling for release The Lettermen's pleted a tour of the main cities. ($9.72 $4.17). The Tokyo date, product. single "I Love How You Love to the BBC has based its golden sales of current Having returned to Australia Nippon Me" and a special cartridge tape after his supporting role with the set for September 28 at the package featuring "Summer Crea- Bee Gees, will com- Budokan, remains unchanged. . tion" sung by Joan Shepherd, and pose material for a new album. CBS /Sony launched a "New Rock on Several Sides of the "Circle Game," "Manchurian . Wellington group Farmyard Total Sale" for rock material Beat," "Mandom" and other re- have their second LP for Polydor tape. Tape buyers get free packs cent hits in Japan as sung by in preparation. The first was such of "ko" (incense) as incentives. Tape U.K. Bootlegging Problem various artists. . Toshiba has a success that it is scheduled for releases include albums by Chicago also released a special LP of public worldwide release. Songwriter for and Santana (Sept. 21), Chicago II Continued from page 53 alerted to independent operators speeches by Emperior of Japan, the group, Rick White, will have (Oct. 21), "Live Poco," "Sly & asking for unusually large produc- also including messages from his song "Which Way Confusion Family Stone's Greatest Hits," Industry, a joint- industry organisa- tion orders, which has forced the members of the various cabinets Part 1" used to identify this sec- "Mashmakhan's H i t Album," tion originally formed in the 1930s bootleggers to rely on European of the Prime Minister. The LP, ond album. . New group call- "Chase," and others through the to deal with matters of mutual con- plants for their activities. Jeffrey whose title in Japanese is "Banse ing itself Suitewater hails from year's end. cern. The BPI was re- formed in Collins has sold his four stores, no Tameni Taihei o Hiraku, Ten - Nelson and is an all -girl ensemble. CBS /Sony recently launched its May and a month later had cre- and seemingly inactive at the noheika no Goseidan," is packaged First single is "Suzanne" out on Epic releases with a series of ated a special bootleg sub- commit- moment, he retains only the Boot- with a 40 -page illustrated booklet Ode. events in Japan's major cities, in- tee, chaired by John Fruin, Poly - leg Records company from an of- and is priced at 3,000 yen ($8.33). Human Instinct may break up cluding a televised "Grand Festival" dor managing director. Each rec- fice in London's New Bond Street. . The debut album of the Ca- now that lead guitar Billy T.K. at Tokyo's Kosei Nenkin Hall ord company now regards boot- Tape duplication is virtually non- nadian group Bells, "Fly, Little has left for Australia. Group lead- which featured The Four Leaves, legging as an industry problem existent in Britain. White Dove, Fly," was released er Maurice Greer plans to reform High Society, Peter, Akira Nishi- and the BPI is presently collating The next step is positive legisla- Aug. 10 by Nippon Grammophon the group with organ for a new kino and other CBS /Sony -Epic information about bootlegging tion -and the record industry is yen ($5.56). That com- Government at 2,000 sound. . . . Shane reverted to his artists. of honor at a pre - sources. already pressing the an instru- Guest pany will also release real name, Trevor Hale, for his show reception was French pop decided for stiffer penalties. With an ef- single by the Firebirds, "La The pressing plants too, deterrent, the battle will mental recordings in the U.K. He is to conductor Claude Vasori Carvcelli, to guard themselves against the fective Sept. 10.. . Main" (Polydor) on return here before Christmas... . for 10 days to film TV hopefully be almost won. fourth "San in Japan bootleg problem. The Leicester The finals for the Following his appearance on TV segments for NHK conducting the ICP had unwittingly pressed in Tokyo" festival are set plant, Remo Studio One with his first compo- 40- member NHK Symphony Or- Live Experience and a few weeks 12 the Fountain Hall for Sept. in sition, Newton has penned an- chestra. later two bootleg albums, by CBS /Sony, Japan of Tokyo's Seibu Department other "Steel Sparrow" for single Stones, winner will re- Lionel Conway of Island Mu- Cream and the Rolling 56 Store. First place release on RCA. . . . The pop were discovered at the South Lon- Continued from page ceive 100,000 yen (about $280) opera "Jenifer," presented by sic was in Japan recently, re- portedly to conclude sub- publish- don plant, British Homophone. capital, they also demand an in cash, an invitation to the Italian Opera Technique, was only mildly Professional and other ing arrangements with Tats Nagash- of opinion. But, Japanese managers San Remo Festival 1972, popular during its season at Wel- Recording Studios created a boot- want to do business in Japan by prizes and awards. There will also lington last ima of Taiyo Music Inc.... New- month.... in Japan leg sub -committee to protect its themselves. This is no problem be nine other winners. is to tour here next month for port Jazz Festival interests will produce a Louis Armstrong members against prosecution for as long as the business is profit- Cambridge Productions.... Man- unknowingly pressing bootlegs and able for all concerned. If the prof- ager of at Welling- Memorial tour of Tokyo, Osaka WELLINGTON, N. Z. and five other major Japanese a close liaison between the APRS its aren't up to expectations, how- ton, Tim Murdoch, saw Neil Dia- and BPI has been formed. ever, the foreign interests send in Split and reformed, the Dizzy mond while in the U.S. Diamond cities from October 2. Participating will be Thelonious their managers. If this happens Limit has now become Timber is to tour this country in the in the tour In the past few months a new Monk, Dizzy Gillespie, Sony Stitt, to too often, and if American or Eu- Jack and producer Terence new year. bootleg menace has started af- ropean business practices get a -Joyce has brought out a Recent increases in production Art Blakey & The Preservation fect the record industry-pirated O'Neill Hall Jazzband, and others. share of the market here, Japanese first single on his own label, Ode, costs have forced a 15 percent singles. The records, selling for business would become confused. for the about three dollars each, emanate titled "Come to the Sabbat." . price hike in LP's. Kyodo Tokyo put tickets In the case of CBS /Sony specif- Bee Gees flew in for a one -night JOHN P. MONAGHAN up- coming Led Zeppelin concert from a source in Leicester. Re- the of run- BPD, Green ically, responsibility (Tokyo Nippon Budokan, Sept. 23) leased on three labels, ning the company is left entirely on sale Aug. 9 and reported four Light and Soulsounds, the singles to the Japanese side, and at the versions songs days later that all the most ex- are pirated of soul moment that is me and Mr. mid -six- pensive seats were snapped up by originally released in the Morita, Sony's president. There is Pye - ties. Bows . . Hr., . a highly U.K. Aug. 10. Gagaku, no resident CBS representative in stylized form of Japanese court For the moment however, the Japan and the top CBS man comes music dating from Japan's Nara record industry appears to be con- to Japan only once a year or so. 24 -Track Albums Period (7th and 8th centuries) and taining the bootleg business. Brit- In this way the communications finding its roots in Shinese classi- ain's pressing plants have been are all right. Continued from page 1 ley said, "With Golden Hour we cal orchestral music, is enjoying are gearing Pye's role in the record a wave of re-popularization here. efforts in the U.K. budget market market to changing economic pat- A full house was on hand at Tok- with the Golden Guinea label in terns and the changes that have yo's Nippon Toshi Center Hall to 1959. come about in public tastes over hear a 10- member group of gagaku Pye is backing its initiative to the past few years. That's the musicians from Hawaii as well the tune of a $60,000 widespread reason for giving a valid cash as other performers in what was marketing -promotion campaign. In incentive in the form of extra dis- the first series of concerts planned addition to comprehensive adver- counts. For the first time since by the Japan Gagaku Society. tising and the usual point -of-sale the abolition of rpm, the 'live' A concert tour of Europe is PHONOGRAPH aids -leaflets, posters and mobile dealer is being given an oppor- planned for September and October displays, there will also be seven tunity to price lead with the active by the Yomiuri Nippon Symphony RECORDS Amin days of pre -launch commercials support of a major record com- Orchestra under the direction of on an hourly countdown basis pany." Wa- 8 TH TRACK CARTRIDGES broadcast on Radio Luxembourg. permanent conductor Hiroshi The albums will be packaged kasugi. The Japanese Foreign Of- FROM POLAND Set, too, is advertising on com- Society mercial television, principally in in embossed sleeves, full -colour fice and the Japan Cultural London and the South. back and front, and the first re- are co- sponsoring the tour which lease of 10 will be comprised of will take the more than 100 -mem- A further incentive to the trade LP's by the Kinks, a "Stereo ber orchestra to 28 cities in seven to support the company's promo- Showcase" by various artists, Sir countries. The orchestra's last For information, tion activities, will come in the and the London Phil- overseas tour was of North Amer- catalogues contact: form of extra discounts for bulk harmonic, a "Salute" to Tom ica in 1967. orders. Jones and Engelbert Humper- Toshiba is releasing the LP "The POLISH RECORD CENTER of AMERICA The discounts range from 334 dinck, and , Scottish Fav- percent on orders of 50-99 copies Best of Jeff Beck," produced by 3055 N. Milwaukee Ave. orites the Halle Orchestra, among Mickie Most, on October 25. The Chicago, III. 60618 to 15 percent for 400 or more others. albums. album has so far been released Phone 772-4044 The Golden Hour will have a Although the first batch of al- only in The Netherlands. . . simultaneous launch on tape bums is reissued material, original Eleven members of the NHK Sym- through Pye's Precision subsidiary, recordings will be made. Later, phony Orchestra held a special with cassettes retailing at $4.80 releases will include product pre- concert of contemporary Japanese III viously only at full -price. music at the Tokyo Bunka Hall on II II and cartridges at $5.40. However, available importer of MUZA, PRONIT and VERITON from POLAND the discount scheme does not em- For example, a forthcoming al- Sept. 2 as a protest of high prices exclusive brace tapes. bum will feature tracks by Mungo for ordinary concerts. They charged Marketing director Colin Had- Jerry and Pickettywich. only 99 yen (about 26 cents). SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD 57

www.americanradiohistory.com SHITS OF THE WORLD 6 6 LET YOUR YEAH BE YEAH 9 ME AND BOBBY McGEE -Gordon ARGENTINA -*Pioneers (Island) -Trojan CANADA SOUTH AFRICA Lightfoot (Reprise)- Combine (Courtesy Maple Leaf System) (Courtesy Escalera a la Fama) (J. Cliff /S. Crooks) (Courtesy Manufacturers & Distributors This Last 10 FUNNY FUNNY-Sweet (RCA) This Last 7 8 SOLDIER BLUE-Buffy Association) (Teal) - Week Week Sainte -Marie (Cyril Shane)- Week Week Phil Wainman RCA (B. Ste. M. /Jack 1 2 SWEET HITCH- HIKER- *Denotes local origin 1 1 ESTOY HECHO UN Nitzsche) DEMONIO Safari (CBS) - Creedence Clearwater This Melograf 8 15 IT'S TOO LATE -Carole Revival (MUS) SPAIN 2 4 UNCLE ALBERT /ADMIRAL Week 2 2 LOVE STORY-Francis Lai King (Screen Gems/ (Courtesy El Musical) (M. 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AGAIN -John Kongos (RPM)- 4 BUTTERFLY (in Spanish) -Danyel 4 3 CUANDO NECESITO Harrison (Apple) -Harrisongs 7 6 BEGINNINGS /COLOR MY Clan (RPM) Gerard (CBS) AMAR/HE TRATADO DE 12 21 BACK STREET LUV- WORLD -Chicago 5 YOU-Peter Maffay (Gallo)- 5 CARMEN- *Trebol (CBS) -April OLVIDARTE-Sabu (M. Curved Air (Blue Mountain) (Columbia) Copyright Control (Gallo) 6 BORRIQUITO -*Perez (Ariola) 8 10 WE GOTTA DREAM -Ocean 7 DAY McCartney Hall) -Pamsco -Warner Bros. (Curved Air) 6 RAIN RAIN RAIN -*Gentle People ANOTHER -Paul 5 4 (Arc) (EMI) LA CHICA DE LA 13 11 TOM -TOM TURN AROUND (RPM) -Clan (RPM) -EGO BOUTIQUE -Heleno (RCA) 9 - MAGGIE MAY -Rod Stewart 8 BROWN SUGAR -Rolling Stones -Relay -*New World (Rak) - (London) 7 HOLD ON TO WHAT YOU'VE (Hispavox) -Essex Espanola Chinnichap/Rak (Mickie 10 7 MR. BIG STUFF-Jean Knight GOT-*Peanut Butter Conspiracy 6 9 SING SING BARBARA Most) 9 TIERRAS LEJANAS- *Basilio Laurent & Mardi Gras- (Stax) (CBS) -Laetrec /Biem (GRC) (Zafiro) -Fontana /Zafiro (Fania /M. Hall) 14 12 MOVE ON UP -Curtis 8 LADY ROSE- (Pye) 10 SING, SING BARBARA- Laurent Mayfield (Carlin) -Buddah 7 6 YO QUIERO DIBUJARTE- -Essex ( Laetrec) (Opalo-Movieplay)-Kama Elio Roca (Polydor) -Korn (Curtis Mayfield) DENMARK 8 8 OLVIDAME MUCHACHA - 15 14 WON'T GET FOOLED (Courtesy Danish IFPI) Los Comechingones (CBS); AGAIN -*Who (Fabulous) - Group of Aldo Monjes (Microfon); Los Track This Cantores de Quilla Huasi 16 20 WE WILL -*Gilbert Week ( Microfon)-Edifon O'Sullivan (April/MAM)- 1 I DID WHAT I DID FOR MARIA Possible Price Rise 9 7 DE BOLICHE EN BOLICHE MAM (Gordon Mills) Tony Christie (MCA) -Imudico -Los Naufragos (CBS) 2 TWEEDLE DEE TWEEDLE DUM Melograf - 17 25 DID YOU EVER -Nancy & Lee (Reprise) -London -Middle of the Road (RCA) - 10 5 (Too Busy) THINKING Tree Dacapo For Italian Singles ABOUT MY BABY-Mardi 18 17 HEARTBREAK HOTEL/ 3 FUNNY FUNNY-Sweet (RCA) Gras HOUND DOG/DONT BE (Fania/M. Hall)- Winckler directly. Bell - Odeon CRUEL -Elvis Presley 4 MIN MOELLEDAM -Peter Belli Continued from page 56 tribute their product (Belwin -Mills) -RCA (Polydor)-Stig Anderson disc, Campi, Carosello, Cellograf, 19 26 NATHAN JONES-Supremes 5 VED HAW'ET -*De Gyldne thought, to price increases and the Clan, King, Miura, Sidet and Sif ( Tamla- Motown)- Jobete/ Loever (Sonet) -Winckler more sophisticated requirements of are among companies which de- AUSTRALIA 6 BANK THE GANGE-Klaus & Carlin record buyers the increase in cided to do without their own sales (Courtesy Go -Set) 20 16 LEAP UP & DOWN Servants (RCA) -Dacapo -is This *St. Cecelia - 7 CHIRPY CHIRPY, CHEEP sales of albums and tapes. organizations, while Fonit-Cetra, (Polydor)- CHEEP -Middle of the Road Week Jonjo () In 1969, singles represented 85 Messaggerie Musicali and Dischi 1 EAGLE ROCK -Daddy Cool 21 18 GET DOWN & GET WITH 8 HEJCSOL SKIN PAA MIG- percent, in units, of the total mar- Ricordi took advantage of the (Sparmac) IT- * (Polydor) -Barn Familien Andersen (Polydor)- newly by absorb- 2 HOW CAN YOU MEND (Chas. Chandler) ket. But a recent market report created situation A Multitone ing more for their or- BROKEN HEART-Bee Gees 22 13 CHIRPY CHIRPY, CHEEP 9 KA' DU LEGGE DIG PAA SIDEN from Phonogram indicates that catalogs (Spin) CHEEP -*Middle of the PETTER-Bo Bendikxen (Philips) singles sales are now only 62 per- ganizations. 3 L.A. INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Road (RCA)-Flamingo -Intersong cent of the market, the remainder was faced with a -Susan Raye (Capitol) (G. Tosti /I Greco) 10 BUTTERFLY -Danyel Gerard The industry 4 I DON'T KNOW HOW TO LOVE being made up of light-music al- in turnover and an in- 23 22 CO -CO- *Sweet (RCA) (CBS) -April contraction HIM -Helen Reedy (Capitol) - bums (14 percent), classical al- crease in costs. Under such pres- 5 I DID WHAT I DID FOR MARIA Chinnichap/Rak (Phil -Tony Christie (MCA) Wainman) bums (7.5 percent), cartridges (3.5 sures, it started checking its struc- 6 IT'S TOO LATE -Carole King 24 29 WHEN LOVES COMES MEXICO percent) and cassettes (13 percent). tures, costs and revenues. In this (A &M) ROUND AGAIN -*Ken (Courtesy Radio Mil) respect, there will be renewed dis- 7 I'LL MEET YOU HALFWAY - Dodd (Melanie) -Columbia This Last An obvious manifestation of the Partridge Family (Bell) (John Burgess) Week Week decline in singles is represented by cussion as to whether or not to 8 I LOVE HER MADLY -Doors increase the price of singles. 25 44 I BELIEVE (In Love) -*Hot 1 2 MARY ES MI AMOR-Leo the fact that average sales of hit (Elektra) Dan (CBS) 9 SWEET SWEET LOVE-Russell Chocolate (RAK) -RAK recordings are down from 600,000 In -depth survey made by Disco - (Mickie Most) 2 1 FELICIDAD -Victor Yturbe Morris (Columbia) "Piruli" (Philips) unuits to 300,000. We are now a grafia Internazionale editorial staff 10 DADDY COOL -Drummond (Fable) 26 32 FOR ALL WE KNOW - 3 3 PECADO MORTAL-Los long way from events like the 1964 in the Milan area -a highly rep- (United Barbaros (Raff) recording of "Una Lacrima Sul resentative one -among record re- Artists) -United Artists 4 5 LOVE HER MADLY (Amala 27 19 ME & YOU & A DOG viso" (A Tear on Your Face), tailers, revealed that some stores BRAZIL NAMED locamente)-Doors (Gamma) BOO -Lobo 5 6 IT'S TOO LATE (Demasiado which notched up sales of 1,400,- (20 percent) have closed or are Rio De Janeiro (Philips) -Carlin 28 tarde) -Carole King (A &M) 000. And the increasing demand going to close their singles depart- 33 DADDY DON'T YOU WALK 6 4 THEME FROM "LOVE (Courtesy I.B.O.P.E.) SO FAST -*Daniel Boone form ments; (20 percent) This STORY" (Tena de Historia for music in LP -records that others (Penny Farthing) -Intune de Amor) -Francis Lai not been enough prices Week 29 31 AT THE TOP THE and tapes -has would close theirs if singles OF (Gamma) to replace the lost sales for the de- will go up because they are al- 1 IF -Bread (Philips) STAIRS -*Formations 7 9 CLOSE TO YOU (Cerca de ti) 2 OH ME, OH MY -B.J. Thomas (Mojo)- Lowery -Carpenters (A &M) clining single. ready at breaking point as far as 30 24 (Top Tape) MONKEY SPANNER -*Dave 8 - LOS REYES MAGOS -Sheila Last year (1970) showed a 12 remuneration is concerned; and 3 IT'S TOO LATE -Carole King & Ansel Collins (Technique) (Odeon) that yet others (20 percent) would -B &C (Winston Riley) 9 7 VAMOS A PLATICAR -Los percent market recession as op- 4 IMPOSSIBLE ACREDITAR QUE 31 - REASON TO BELIEVE Socios del Ritmo (Capitol) 1969. It is expected the still continue to try not to alter PERDI *Rod Stewart (Mercury)- posed to VOCE -Marcio Greick - 10 10 ROSA MARCHITA-Roberto situation in 1971 will be worse. the retail price, in order to keep (CBS) Kappelman /Rubin (Rod Jordan (RCA) coming into their shops. 5 QUEM MANDOU VOCE ERRAR Stewart) Furthermore, many record com- customers -Claudio Barroso (Continental) 32 23 LA -LA MEANS I LOVE not to dis- The balance of retailers would 6 BE MY BABY-Cissy Houston YOU -Delfonics (Carlin) - panies have decided (Top Tape) Bell (Stan & Bell) NORWAY increase the price of singles fol- 7 HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE 33 28 BLACK & WHITE - (Courtesy Verdeas Gang) lowing any industry step in this RAIN -Creedence Clearwater *Greyhound (Trojan) - This Last direction. But many retailers com- Revival (Liberty) Durham /Essex (Dave Week Week Beauty Queen sin- 8 IT DONT COME EASY-Ringo Bloxham) plain that the already shrinking Starr (Apple) 34 34 THESE THINGS WILL KEEP 1 1 CHIRPY CHIRPY, CHEEP gle would be killed by any price 9 SING SING BARBARA-Mardi ME LOVING YOU CHEEP- Middle of the With Columbia increase, or at least its death Gras (Top Tape) Velvelettes (Jobete /Carlin)-- Road (RCA)-Sonora 10 THAT'S WHAT I WANT- Square Tamla- Motown (Fuqua/ 2 2 LADY ROSE-Mungo Jerry TORONTO -A former Miss could be anticipated. Set (Epic) Bristol) (Dawn)-Sweden Canada Diane Landry has signed Many others insisted they would 35 30 KNOCK THREE TIMES 3 5 CO -CO -Sweet (RCA) - Dawn (Bell)-Carlin - Sweden with Columbia Records through discontinue trading, as sales from (Tokens, Dave Appell) 4 3 FUNNY FUNNY-Sweet Ben Kaye Associates, Inc. of Mont- albums and tapes would not com- BRAZIL (RCA) -April 36 39 YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND - real. She will have her first single, pensate the loss on singles, espe- 5 4 ER SAO PAULO James Taylor (Warner Bros.) DET UNDERLIG MAN -Screen Gems- Columbia LENGTER BORT IBALT- "A Corner of Your Heart," on cially considering that record buy- (Courtesy I.B.O.P.E.) (Peter Asher) Gro Anita Schoenn (RCA) - the market to coincide with Co- ers in the average low Italian in- This 37 - COUSIN NORMAN Sweden lumbia's sales convention in To- come bracket are predominantly Week *Marmalade (Decca)-- 6 7 ME AND YOU AND A DOG NAMED BOO -Lobo ronto on Sept. 19 -20. singles buyers. 1 IF -Bread (Philips) Catrine (Marmalade) 2 THAT'S 38 40 LITTLE DROPS OF SILVER (Philips)- Sweden of the single were WHAT I WANT- Square 7 6 BUTTERFLY -Danyel Gerard Both sides Set (CBS) -*Gerry Monroe (Chapter (CBS) written by Marty Butler and Bob 3 SO QUERO -Evaldo Braga One) -Intune -April 39 TAP 8 TWEEDLE DEE TWEEDLE Bilyk . Production was (Polydor) - TURNS ON THE - DUM 4 BOEMIO DEMODE -Paulo WATER-*C.C.S. (Rak) -Middle of the Road supervised by Ben Kaye and Joe Vinicius Rak /C.C.S. (Mickie Most)- (Copacabana) 9 10 SHAKE ALHAND Zito. 5 ANOTHER DAY -Paul McCartney 40 38 JUST MY IMAGINATION -Jose Tape (Odeon) Temptations (Tamla-Motown) - Feliciano (RCA) -Sweden 10 8 IT DON'T 6 MINHA HISTORIA -Chico -Jobete /Carlin (Norman COME EASY- Buarque Whitfield) Ringo Starr (Apple) -Essex (Philips) 10 9 ROSE GARDEN -Lynn Discophon- Finnlevy 7 TOAST & MARMALADE FOR 41 27 WATCHING THE RIVER Happenings TEA -Tin Tin (Polydor) FLOW -Bob Dylan (B. Anderson (CBS)-Sweden End Distrib Link 8 OH ME, OH MY -B.J. Thomas Feldman) -CBS (Bob Dylan) (Top Tape) 42 50 MOON SHADOW -*Cat HELSINKI - The distribution 9 MENINA DA LADEIRA-Joao So Stevens (Island)- Freshwater SINGAPORE link -up between Discophon and (Odeon) (Paul Samwell- Smith) (Courtesy Rediffusion, Singapore) Continued from page 18 10 O FIM 43 48 (For God's Sake) GIVE Finnlevy, the leading record /cas- -Mauro Sergio (Beverly) This Last MORE POWER TO THE sette distributor, ended on July 1. sette Systems, Cincinnati. The com- PEOPLE -Chi -Lites (Julio- Week Week Discophon, whose labels include Brian) (E. Record) 1 1 (Where Do I Begin) LOVE pany is offering a cassette player/ BRITAIN 44 36 SWEET HITCH HIKER STORY -Andy Williams RCA, MCA and Monument, will recorder, manufactured by Electro, Creedence Clearwater - side of business (Courtesy (CBS) now handle this with a series of 12 cassettes. The Record Retailer) Revival (Burlington) - 2 3 CHIRPY CHIRPY, CHEEP itself. *Denotes local origin United Artists (Creedence) CHEEP - Middle of the unit will list at $19.95, while the This Last 45 42 BACK SEAT OF MY CAR - Road (RCA) training cassettes list at $7.95. Week Week Paul & Linda McCartney 3 5 HOW CAN YOU MEND A (Apple)-Northern (P &L BROKEN HEART -Bee Koffman With Frederic Bernstein, president of 1 1 I'M STILL WAITING -D. McCartney) Gees (Polydor) Cassette Systems, plans also to Ross (Jobete /Carlo) -Tamla- 46 35 TONIGHT -*Move (Harvest) 4 2 BROWN SUGAR -Rolling offer the course on 8 -track car- Motown (Deke Richards & /Carlin (Roy Stones (Decca) GRT of Canada tridges. . . . Specialty Converters, Hal Davis) Wood /Jeff Lynne) 5 6 DRAGGIN' THE LINE - 2 2 NEVER ENDING SONG OF 47 - AMAZING GRACE -Judy Tommy James (Roulette) TORONTO -Toronto musician Newark, Del., has introduced a LOVE-*New Seekers Collins ( Elektra)- Harmony 6 4 IT'S TOO LATE-Carole King Moe Koffman has signed a world- pressure pad for cartridges and (United Artists)-Philips (Mark (A & M) which the need (David MacKay) 48 CHAIRMEN OF THE 7 10 NEVER ENDING SONG OF wide contract with GRT of Can- cassettes eliminates - Last Koffman hosted for adhesives. The pad is composed 3 9 HEY GIRL DON'T BOTHER BOARD-Chairmen of the LOVE -New Seekers ada. year, ME -Tams (Lowery) -Probe Board (Invictus)-KPM (Philips) the national CBS -TV program of a two -sided lamination utilizing (Holland-Dozier-Holland) 8 7 DOUBLE LOVIN'-Osmonds 4 Machine. urethane polyester foam as the 5 IN MY OWN WAY -*Family 49 - MY WAY -Frank Sinatra (MGM) Music (United Artists)- Reprise (Reprise)Shapiro/ 9 8 HERE COMES THAT RAINY GRT of Canada is now organiz- carrier, according to the company. (Family) Bernstein (Don Costa) DAY FEELING AGAIN- ing international distribution of TDK Electronics has honored 5 3 WHAT ARE YOU DOING 50 - TWEEDLE DEE TWEEDLE -Fortunes (Capitol) Koffman's first album to be re- TMC Sales Corp. for sales per- SUNDAY -Dawn (Carlin) DUM -*Middle of the Road 10 - DON'T LET IT DIE- -Bell( Tokens /Dave Appell) (RCA) Sunbury (G. Tosti) Hurricane Smith (Columbia) leased in a month. formance. 58 SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD

www.americanradiohistory.com Classical Music Law40 Col Trims Repackaged Output And Steps Up New Recordings Listening These are best selling middle -of- the -road singles compiled from rational By ROBERT SOBEL retail sales and radio station air play listed in rank order. e P P t NEW YORK -After a success- put, is being trimmed to about 20 Stravinsky by Stravinsky LP's, a° a a :i percent, according to Thomas a' M ful four -and -a- half -year sales run those for the Odyssey line, and the (' TITLE -Artist, Label (Dist. Label) 3 e on its Greatest Hits and its Great Frost, Masterworks music director. specially priced two- record sets. i 3 3 (Pub., Lic.) o "Repackaged product will be Composer series, Columbia Rec- repackaged items ords has withdrawn future release held to a minimum," he said, "and Trimming other re- 1 9 15 THE NIGHT THEY DROVE OLD DIXIE DOWN 6 plans of both lines and will con- although we have stopped produc- will enable us to increase our Joan Baez, Vanguard 35138 (Canaan, ASCAP) centrate more on new and original ing more in the Greatest series, we lease schedule on original record- All repackaged prod- will nevertheless continue repack- 3 15 27 AIN'T NO SUNSHINE 5 recordings. ings. Sussex 219 (Buddah) (Interior, BMI) uct, at one point about 35 percent aging in three areas. Product we Bill Withers, will be "Although the Greatest Hits and of Columbia classical release out- will continue to re -cover 18 - - SUPERSTAR 2 the Great Composer series did ex- Carpenters, A &M 1289 (Skyhill /Delbon, BMI) well, 284,000 on the Hits tremely 4 13 13 WEDDING SONG (There Is Love) 7 and 381,000 on the Composer LP's Paul Stookey, Warner Bros. 7511 Formed (Songbirds of Paradise, ASCAP) 60- Nation Orchestra in sales, we feel that the saturation O 5 27 30 SWEET CITY WOMAN 5 point has been reached. Thirty Stampeders, Bell 45 -120 (Corral, BMI) To Perform Three Concerts composers were featured, and II O 7 7 16 SPANISH HARLEM 6 WASHINGTON - Musical am- orchestral musicians have joined in the selection series. There sim- Aretha Franklin, Atlantic 2817 (Progressive bassadors representing orchestras "to affirm the worldwide heritage ply were not that many popular Trio, BMI) from 60 nations and 34 states have of music and promote internation- 17 23 - ALL MY TRIALS 3 composers left." (Ahab, BMI) formed a World Symphony Or- al understanding." Ray Stevens, Barnaby 2039 (CBS) In line with the accent shift to- O chestra and will gather in New Led by Polydor Records' Arthur 9 14 14 CRAZY LOVE 7 City on Oct. 19. wards more new material, Colum- Helen Reddy, Capitol 3138 York Fiedler of the Boston Symphony (Warner Bros. /Vanjan, ASCAP) bia Masterworks will release in 'The musicians, who are part of Orchestra, the World Symphony 10 32 38 UNCLE ALBERT/ADMIRAL HALSEY 4 "Mass," Leonard Bern - a program sponsored by the Fed- will appear Oct. 22 at Philhar- January Paul & Linda McCartney, Apple 6279 work which will be re- (Maclen /McCartney, BMI) eration of People -to- People Pro- monic Hall at New York's Lin- stein's new after its premiere 7 grams Inc., will play three major coln Center for the Performing corded shortly 11 12 12 CHIRPY CHIRPY CHEEP CHEEP Wednesday (8) at the J.F. Ken- Mac & Katie Kissoon, ABC 11306 invitational concerts. Some 140 Arts in a concert sponsored by 'the (Intersongs- U.S.A., ASCAP) of the U.S.A. nedy Center's inaugural festival in United Nations Assn. PLACE 3 It will be attended by U.N. am- Washington. Also, this month, a 13 22 - ANOTHER TIME, ANOTHER new E. Power Biggs record of Engelbert Humperdinck, Parrot 40065 (London) bassadors, the U.N. Secretariat The (MCA, ASCAP) and the international community. Bach works will be released. recording was made in Leipzig, 12 20 23 ALL DAY MUSIC 5 Classical The orchestra's second perform- East Germany, and marks the first War, United Artists 50815 (Far -Out, ASCAP) ance will be in Orlando, Fla., on time an American was permitted to 21 - - SO FAR AWAY /SMACKWATER JACK 2 Oct. 23, to help dedicate the Walt record in the Eastern zone. The Carole King, Ode '70 66019 (A &M) (Screen Gems -Columbia, BMI /Screen Gems -Columbia, Disney World complex. Conclud- date was the result of negotia- BMI) ing the week, it will present the tions over a two -year period with Calendar 14 17 32 5 first orchestral performance on the East German state record Donny Osmond, MGM 14285 The Austrian Preiser label, dis the stage of the D.C. opera house company (VEB). (Screen Gems -Columbia, BMI) of the John F. Kennedy Center tributed in the U.S. by the German releases, such as the new 15 28 29 AMANDA 5 Oct. "Other 12326 News Co., has reissued Wagner's for the Performing Arts on Taber- Dionne Warwicke, Scepter 25. Members of foreign embassies, Moog record, the Mormon (Screen Gems -Columbia, BMI) "Lohengrin" on four disks. Sug- nacle Choir doing songs from government and national business, 2 1 2 BEGINNINGS 10 gested list is $29.95. . . 15 re- which is the civic and cultural leaders will be Broadway and films, Chicago, Columbia 4-45417 (Aurelius, BMI) cordings mark September releases first time that the Choir has done invited. A HEART 12 by Angel, Melodiya /Angel and this kind of repertoire, and the 6 5 5 HOW CAN YOU MEND BROKEN Also involved in the program Bee Gees, Atco 6824 (Casserole /Warner /Tamerlane, Seraphim. . "Ariodante," just - signing of Daniel Barenboim to American Symphony Or- BMI) released premiere recording on are the record with us for three years as 4 Federa- 18 33 33 34 K -JEE RCA, will be inaugural opera at chestra League, American conductor of major orchestral Nite- Liters, RCA 74 -0461 (Rutri, BMI) John F. Kennedy Center in Wash- tion of Musicians, and the U.S. works with the New York Phil- Department of State. 8 3 4 WHERE YOU LEAD 8 ington on Tuesday (14). The ba- harmonic and major European or- Barbra Streisand Columbia 4 -45414 roque work features Sofia Steffan Pan American World Airways chestras, are examples of our (Screen Gems -Columbia, BMI) in title role. Stephen Simon is and Eastern Airlines are providing stepped -up accent. In this vein, we 19 2 1 IF NOT FOR YOU 13 conductor. . . . A son born to international and domestic air will continue to release major Olivia Newton-John, Uni 55281 (MCA) Mr. and Mrs. Lorin Maazel on transportation for the orchestra. staples, looking to the excitement (Big Sky, BMI) Aug. 17. Father conducts London Greyhound Bus Lines will provide of individual performers to sell 34 39 - I WOKE UP IN LOVE THIS MORNING 3 is said. Partridge Family Starring Shirley Jones & New Philharmonia; mother pian- ground transportation. the records," Frost Featuring David Cassidy, Bell 45 -130 ist Israela Margalit. (Screen Gems -Columbia, BMI) The New York Philharmonic 27 36 - LOVING HER WAS EASIER will hold one -week orchestra Rep- (Than Anything I'll Ever Do Again) 3 ertoire Institute for black and mi- Piedmont Chamber Unit to Kris Kristofferson, Monument 8525 (Skyhill, BMI) nority musicians at Philharmonic 28 - - TALK IT OVER IN THE MORNING 2 Anne Murray, Capitol 3159 (Almo, ASCAP) Hall, N.Y. beginning Tuesday (7). Kennedy Center Study will be directed by conductor Play at 16 16 20 WHERE EVIL GROWS 6 Richard Lert.... Chuck Mangione WINSTON- SALEM, N.C. -The be part of the inaugural two -week Poppy Family, London 148 (Gone Fishin', BMI) to appear with members of Buffalo Piedmont Chamber Orchestra, festival celebrating the opening of 39 - - IF YOU REALLY LOVE ME 2 Philharmonic in Buffalo on Fri- sponsored by the Moravian Music the center. Stevie Wonder, Tamla 54280 (Motown) (Jobete, BMI) day (10).... "Climb Every Moun- Foundation and the North Caro- Featured piece is an oratorio by tain," Columbia's new Mormon lina School of the Arts Founda- "The - ANNABELLA 1 Christian Ignatius Latrobe Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds, Dunhill 4287 Tabernacle Choir LP, was record- tion, will present a concert at the Dawn of Glory." The number fea- (Sunbury, ASCAP) ed by the group in Salt Lake City, John F. Kennedy Center for the tures North Carolina faculty but overdubbed orchestrally in Performing Arts in Washington 20 8 6 RINGS 12 members Janice Harsanyi, soprano; Cymarron, Entrance 7500 (CBS) ( Unart, BMI) New York. The company's "Ev- on Sunday (12). Seth McCoy, tenor, and William erything You Always Wanted to The orchestra conducted by 23 11 11 RIDERS ON THE STORM 10 Beck, bass -baritone. The Westmin- Doors, Elektra 45738 (Doors, ASCAP) Hear on the Moog" took 450 Nicholas Harsanyi, dean of North ster Choir will also perform in studio hours to record. Carolina School of the Arts will the Moravian piece. 29 31 - A SONG FOR YOU 3 Also scheduled for the program Andy Williams, Columbia 4 -45434 ( Skyhill, BMI) "Over- are Charles Hommann's - - KO KO JOE 1 ture in D," Johann Friedrich Jerry Reed, RCA 48 -1011 (Vector, BMI) Peter's "Quinttetto No. 2 in A," 40 40 HOW CAN I UNLOVE YOU 3 - - David Moritz Michael's "Water Lynn Anderson, Columbia 4 -45429 (Lowery, BMI) music Suite in E Flat" and J.C.F. Bach's "Sinfonia in B Flat." 32 18 17 TAKE ME HOME, COUNTRY ROADS 20 John Denver with Fat City, RCA 74 -0445 The JFK concert ,marks the (Cherry Lane, ASCAP) 20th century world premiere of the - CALIFORNIA KID & REMO 1 Latrobe piece. The Moravian con- Lobo, Big Tree 119 (Ampex) (Ensign, BMI) cert will be the only event con- - SMILING FACES SOMETIMES 1 cerned with native Americana dur- Undisputed Truth, Gordy 7108 (Motown) ing the two -week inaugural festival. (Jobete, BMI) The three vocal soloists are all - STAGGER LEE 1 members of the NCSA School of Tommy Roe, ABC 11307 (Travis, BMI) Music voice faculty. Mrs. Harsanyi - THE SONG IS LOVE 1 has recorded with CBS and Decca Mary Travers, Warner Bros. 7517 Records. She was artist -in -resi- (Papamar, BMI) dence at Interlochen Arts Acad- 31 38 39 MY DAYS OF LOVING YOU 4 emy. Perry Como, RCA 74 -0518 (Roncom, ASCAP) McCoy was a soloist with the 38 26 28 I'D RATHER BE SORRY 6 Chorale before join- Ray Price, Columbia 4 -45425 (Buckhorn, BMI) ing faculty. the North Carolina - I'LL BE WITH YOU 1 Beck is a long-time faculty mem- Vogues, Bell 45 -127 ( Razzie Dazzle, BMI) JOHN HARPER, center, of London Records of California, and Terry ber who has performed with the McEwen, right, classical manager of London Records, visit Musical - CHOTTO MATTE KUDASI 1 National Opera Company, the Sam Kapu, Anthem 51000 (Rachel, BMI) Isle of America, San Francisco, to congratulate Dick Hanahoe, store New York City Opera Co. and Billboard SPECIAL SURVEY For Week Ending 9/11/71 manager, on opening new full -line classical section. has recorded on RC" ' tor. SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD 59

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5 GO AWAY LITTLE GIRL 6 34 36 WEDDING SONG (There Is Love) 7 67 50 MOTHER FREEDOM 9 Donny Osmond (Rick Hall), MGM 14285 Paul Stookey (Jim & Ed Mottas), Bread (David Gates), Elektra 45740 Warner Bros. 7511 4 SPANISH HARLEM 7 68 77 A NATURAL MAN 3 tr Aretha Franklin (Jerry Wexler -Tom Dowd -Arif Mardin), Itr 43 SWEET CITY WOMAN 5 Lou Rawls (Michael Lloyd), MGM 14262 Atlantic 2817 Stampeders (Mel Shaw), Bell 45 -120 69 59 WHERE YOU LEAD 8 3 3 SMILING FACES SOMETIMES 12 36 32 GO DOWN GAMBLIN' 7 Barbra Streisand (Richard Perry), Columbia 4 -45414 Undisputed Truth (Norman Whitfield), Blood, Sweat & Tears (Don Heckman, Gordy 7108 (Motown) Bobby Colomby & Roy Halee), Columbia 4 -45427 70 79 I'D RATHER BE SORRY 5 Q 6 AIN'T NO SUNSHINE 9 Ray Price (Don Law), Columbia 4 -45425 23 HOT PANTS PT. 1 (She Got to Use What Bill Withers (Booker T. Jones), 37 Sussex 219 (Buddah) She Got to Get What She Wants) 10 71 80 THINK HIS NAME 3 James Brown (James Brown Prod.), Johnny Rivers & the Guru Rem Das Ashram 1 5 5 UNCLE ALBERT /ADMIRAL HALSEY People 2501 (Starday /King) Singers (Johnny Rivers), United Artists 50822 Paul & Linda McCartney (Paul & Linda McCartney), Apple 6278 38 40 I LIKES TO DO IT 8 72 81 CALIFORNIA KID AND REMO 2 Lobo (Phil Gernhard), Big Tree 119 (Ampex) 6 2 HOW CAN YOU MEND A BROKEN HEART? 12 People's Choice (Bill Perry & Rudy Wilson), Phil -L.A. of Soul 349 (Jamie /Guyden) Bee Gees (Bee Gees & Robert Stigwood), i 90 ROLL ON 4 Atco 6824 39 45 K -JEE 10 New Colony Six (Sanctuary Prod.), Sunlight 1001 (TwiNight) * 10 I JUST WANT TO CELEBRATE 9 Nite- Liters (Fuqua III Prod.), RCA 74 -0461 Rare Earth (Rare Earth & Tom Baird), 5 Rare Earth 5031 (Motown) 40 44 SURRENDER 74 83 DON'T TRY TO LAY NO BOOGIE -WOOGIE Diana Ross (Nickolas Ashford & Valerie Simpson), ON THE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL 4 8 7 TAKE ME HOME, COUNTRY ROADS 21 Motown 1188 John Baldry (Rod Stewart), Warner Bros. 7506 John Denver With Fat City (Milton Okun), RCA 74 -0445 41 42 I AIN'T GOT TIME ANYMORE 9 ONE FINE MORNING 1 9 8 SIGNS 16 Glass Bottle (Bill Ramal & Dickie Goodman), - Lighthouse (Jimmy Jenner), Evolution 1048 Five Man Electrical Band (Dallas Smith), Avco 4575 (Stereo Dimension) Lionel 3213 (MGM) 47 ALL DAY MUSIC 6 it 19 MAGGIE MAY /REASON TO BELIEVE 9 War (Jerry Goldstein), United Artists 50815 - TALK IT OVER IN THE MORNING 1 Rod Stewart (Rod Stewart), Mercury 73224 Anne Murray (Brian Aherne), Capitol 3159 c 53 BREAKDOWN (Part 1) 5 11 11 WHATCHA SEE IS WHATCHA GET 11 Rufus Thomas (Tom Nixon), Stax 0098 77 85 ALL MY TRIALS 3 Dramatics (Tony Hester), Volt 4058 Ray Stevens (Ray Stevens), Barnaby 2039 (CBS) 58 I'VE FOUND SOMEONE OF MY OWN 15 18 THE NIGHT THEY DROVE OLD gr * Free Movement (Joe Porter), Decca 32818 (MCA) - MacARTHUR PARK (Part II) 1 DIXIE DOWN 5 Four Tops (Frank Wilson), Motown 1189 45 46 MAGGIE 14 Joan Baez (Norbert Putnam & Jack Lothrop), Vanguard 35138 Redbone (Lolly Vegas & Pete Welding), - GHETTO WOMAN 1 Epic 5 -10670 (CBS) B.B. King (Ed Michel & Joe Zagarino), ABC 11310 13 9 LIAR 10 46 48 MARIANNE 4 Three Dog Night (Richard Podolor), Dunhill 4282 - GET IT WHILE YOU CAN 1 Stephen Stills (Stephen Stills & Bill Halverson), Janis Joplin (Paul Rothchild), Columbia 4 -45433 Ilk 17 STICK -UP 6 Atlantic 2820 Honey Cone (Greg Perry & General Johnson/ 47 52 THE LOVE WE HAD (Stays on My Mind) 5 - BIRDS OF A FEATHER 1 Stagecoach Prod.), Hot Wax 7106 (Buddah) Dells (Chuck Stepney & Chuck Barksdale), Raiders (Mark Lindsay), Columbia 4 -45453 15 13 MERCY MERCY (The Ecology) 11 Cadet 5683 (Chess /Janus) 2 Marvin Gaye (Marvin Gaye), Tamla 54207 (Motown) 97 MILITARY MADNESS 48 51 WHERE EVIL GROWS 7 Graham Nash (Graham Nash), Atlantic 2827 * 20 WON'T GET FOOLED AGAIN 9 Poppy Family (Terry Jacks), London 148 i Who (Lambert- Stampe- Cameron), 83 82 A SONG FOR YOU 4 62 STOP, LOOK, LISTEN (To Your Heart) 12 Decca 32846 (MCA) tr Andy Williams (Dick Glasser), Columbia 4.45434 Stylistics (Thom Bell), Avco 4572 49 SUPERSTAR 2 50 TAKE 84 94 HE'D RATHER HAVE THE RAIN 2 Carpenters 54 ME GIRL, I'M READY 6 (Jack Daugherty), A &M 1289 Heaven Bound, With Tony Scotti (Tony Scotti & Jr. Walker & the All Stars (Johnny Bristol), Tommy Oliver, With Michael Lloyd), MGM 14284 * 21 I WOKE UP IN LOVE THIS MORNING 5 Soul 35084 (Motown) Partridge Family, Starring Shirley Jones & Featuring 61 EASY LOVING 4 - YO -YO 1 David lit Cassidy (Wes Farrell), Bell 45 -130 Freddie Hart (George Richey), Capitol 3115 Osmonds (Rick Hall), MGM 14295 19 15 BEGINNINGS /COLOR MY WORLD 12 60 STAGGER LEE 4 86 95 FEEL SO BAD 3 Chicago (James William Guercio), Tommy Roe (Steve Ray Charles (Joe Columbia 4 -45417 Barri), ABC 11307 Adams), ABC 11308 34 DO 57 CRAZY LOVE 6 ler YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN 7 r - PIN THE TAIL ON THE DONKEY 1 Helen Reddy (Larry Marks), Lee Michaels (Lee Michaels), A &M 1262 Capitol 3138 Newcomers (Allen Jones), Stax 0099 54 55 WAITING AT THE BUS STOP 21 12 MR. BIG STUFF 16 4 88 88 THE YEAR THAT CLAYTON DELANEY DIED 4 Bobby Sherman (Bobby Sherman), Metromedia 222 Jean Knight (Wardell Quezerque), Stax 0088 Tom T. Hall (Jerry Kennedy), Mercury 73221 64 ANOTHER TIME, ANOTHER 22 16 SWEET HITCH -HIKER 9 PLACE 4 89 98 WOMEN'S LOVE RIGHTS 2 ir Engelbert Humperdinck (Gordon Mills), Creedence Clearwater Revival (Creedence), Lee (William Parrot 40065 (London) Laura Witherspoon), Hot Wax 7105 Fantasy 665 (Buddah) 23 24 BANGLA DESH /DEEP BLUE 69 CALL MY NAME, I'LL BE THERE 3 5 SOME OF SHELLEY'S BLUES 1 Wilson Pickett (Dave - George Harrison (George Harrison & Crawford & Phil Spector), Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (William E. Brad Shapiro), Atlantic 2824 McKuen), Apple 1836 United Artists 50817 24 26 TIRED OF BEING 57 66 THIN LINE BEWEEN LOVE & HATE 3 ALONE 8 91 I KNOW Persuaders - I'M IN LOVE 9 Al (Poindextor Bros.), Atco 6822 Green (Willie Mitchell & Al Green), Chee Chee & Peppy (J. James), Buddah 225 Hi 2194 (London) 58 63 LOVING HER WAS EASIER 12 92 92 A LONG TIME, A LONG WAY TO GO 2 14 RIDERS ON THE STORM (Than 11 Anything I'll Ever Do Again) 4 Runt, Featuring (T. Rundgren), Doors (Bruce Botnick & the Doors), Elektra 45738 Kris Kristofferson (Fred Foster), Bearsville 31004 (Ampex) Monument 8525 (CBS) 31 THE STORY IN YOUR EYES 6 93 - THAT'S THE WAY A WOMAN IS 1 Moody Blues (Tony 59 65 TRAPPED BY A THING v Clarke), Threshold 67006 CALLED LOVE 4 Messengers (Mass Prod.), Rare Earth 5032 (Motown) (London) Denise LaSalle (Crajon Enterprises), Westbound 182 (Chess /Janus) 94 96 DESDEMONA 2 30 CHIRPY CHIRPY CHEEP CHEEP 8 Searchers (David Paramor), RCA 74 -0484 Mac & Katie Kissoon (Miki Dalton), ABC 11306 68 ANNABELLA 3 95 0 Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds - HANDBAGS & GLADRAGS 1 37 IF YOU REALLY LOVE ME 5 (Steve Barri), Dunhill 4287 Chase (Frank Rand & Bob DeStocki), Stevie Wonder (Stevie Wonder), Tamla 54208 Epic 5 -10775 (CBS) (Motown) 72 GIMME SHELTER 3 Grand Funk Railroad (Terry Knight), Capitol 3160 96 - CAN YOU GET TO THAT 1 29 25 IF NOT FOR YOU 16 Funkadelic (George Clinton), Westbound 185 Olivia 74 KO Newton -John (Bruce Welch & John Farrar), tit -KO JOE 2 (Chess /Janus) Uni 55281 (MCA) Jerry Reed (Chet Atkins), RCA 48 -1011 97 99 A PART OF YOU 3 56 MAKE IT FUNKY (Part 1) 3 73 IS THAT THE WAY 3 Brenda & the Tabulations (Gilda Woods & James Brown (James Brown), Polydor 14088 Tin Tin (Maurice Gibb & Billy Lawrie), Atco 6821 Van McCoy), Top & Bottom 408 35 SATURDAY MORNING CONFUSION 10 64 67 THEM 98 CHANGES 8 - SOLO 1 Bobby Russell (Snuff Garrett), United Artists 50788 Buddy Miles (Robin McBride & Buddy Miles), Billie Sans (Pat Cusimano), lnvictus 9102 (Capitol) Mercury 73228 39 SO FAR AWAY /SMACKWATER JACK 3 99 - SUMMER SIDE OF LIFE 1 Carole King (Lou Adler), Ode '70 66019 (A &M) 65 75 HOW CAN I UNLOVE YOU 4 Gordon Lightfoot (Joe Wissert), Reprise 1035 Lynn Anderson (Glenn Sutton), Columbia 4-45429 38 RAIN DANCE 5 100 - BLACK SEEDS KEEP ON GROWING 1 Guess Who (Jack Richardson for Nimbus 9), 89 HIJACKIN' LOVE 3 Main Ingredient (Silvester, Simmons & McPherson), RCA 74 -0522 Johnnie Taylor (Don Davis), Stax 0096 RCA 74 -0517

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Executive Turntable SPECIAL SESSION A Audio Magnetics Buys PROMOTION PROBLEMS .. . Continued from page 6 Bell Continued from page 33 & Howell Plant Ron Goldstein, director of special projects at Warner Bros. Continued from page 1 The Irvine plant is also one of complaints about multiple calls on the largest Records, joins Playboy's record division, Los Angeles, Sept. 13, Iron tape manufacturers of a record, he said. Curtain, and has sales of- 8 -track cartridge lubricated tape as marketing and sales promotion administrator.... Bob Scherl, Baunach suggested that radio fices in Switzerland. in the world and produces cassette who was West Coast a&r director for , resigns conferences invite rackjobbers and According to Irving Katz, presi- and lubricated tape which is sold his post effective Sept. 7. Scherl will independently produce that men should dent of Audio Magnetics, the com- to manufacturers of recorded Trials and Tribulations and Thomas and Suzanne. "lobby" at the National Associa- pany's future growth will take tapes. tion f Record Merchandisers place in several principal areas: (NARM) The facility and its personnel conventions. audio cassette, cartridge and open will be integrated with Audio Mag- Billboard publisher Hal Cook reel magnetic and video tape to netics' domestic and international noted that the retailer and manu- the consumer, educational, govern- operations. "Their investment in facturer had drifted apart, but that ment and industrial markets; tape technology and new product de- .: ,001 '1 with racks moving into retail op- related plastic products, including velopment is well known in the erations, the gap has lessened. reels, cassettes and cartridges; pre- industry," Katz said. "It will con- The subject of "hype" erupted recorded open reel; tape acces- tinue at that high level-. and will into a spirited exchange between sories; and other leisure /entertain- provide Audio Magnetics with a panelist Bob Shipley, Susquehanna ment markets. strong base for moving forward YOUNG FREDERICKS FEUERSTEIN SETTLER Broadcasting Co., York, Pa., and "The acquisition enables us to in the years ahead." Roulette vice focus on more long -term sophisti- president Joe Kolsky. Many Facilities Eugene B. Settler has been appointed division vice president, Kolsky mentioned how stations cated marketing and manufactur- commercial sales, by RCA Records. Announcement was made "hype" high-rated deejays and said ing goals in both magnetic tape Bell & Howell's penchant for that promotion men's enthusiasm and videotape," Katz said. technological innovations and de- by Mort Hoffman, division vice president, commercial operations, velopment can be seen in the for their product was not hype but Plant Distinction to whom Settler will report. Hoffman said: "In the eight months conviction that it is good. Irvine plant. It has a test and since Settler joined RCA Records as director of sales, his per- Shipley said his interpretation Reputed to be among the more evaluation research center, "clean" sonal leadership has had a tremendous impact on the growth of of "hype" is poor information. modern tape manufacturing fa- room facilities to insure quality cilities in world, the company's commercial sales. In addition, he has been in- Earlier in his talk, he had men- the the Bell & and low dropout levels, a slitting tioned Howell plant is distinctive in sev- blade setup center, an oxide manu- valuable in initiating a greatly strengthened distribution setup receiving a call from a pro- motion man bragging that a certain eral areas: it has capability in in- facturing department, capability of for the company. This promotion is recognition for the successful record was on the play list of dustrial audio products; open reel, producing its own magnetic coat- job he has done, and I am confident Settler in this key job, our WHLO, Akron, when Shipley was cassette and cartridge manufac- ings, and expertise- to surface treat turing; videotape for use in con- position in the recording industry will become increasingly then looking at that station's play - and convert its slitting to meet list. "When I told the promotion sumer areas; and prerecorded requirements of industrial and stronger in the period ahead." Settler came to RCA Records from open reel duplicating. man this, there was a nice nine - consumer products. Epic Records in January of this year. He had been director of month pause and he hung up. Ship- The acquisition gives Audio The company's testing, research, sales at Epi¢ since October 1968. He has joined CBS in 1965 ley hastened to add that not all Magnetics the reel -to -reel music analysis and experimentation lab- licensing as Columbia Records' branch manager for Northern Ohio and promotion men are guilty, that contracts to three major oratories include : electronic test record manufacturers: Warner and evaluation, Eastern Pennsylvania. to that, in 1954, after leaving was only mentioning a dramatic organic and inor- Prior example. Bros.- Reprise, United Artists and ganic chemistry, optical and video Loyola University of Baltimore, he joined. Edge Ltd. as Baltimore But even where promotion men MCA. centers. sales manager for that rack merchandising firm. It later became have solid facts, they are some- a part of Record Wagon and in 1961 Settler became its Midwest times frozen out, complained Nash - general manager in Columbus, Ohio. Settler is married and has boro promotion director Freddie World Radio Transcription in N.Y. North. "Sometimes a list of actual three sons. The family resides Rye, stations on a record, along with actual sales, figures is still not Service Is enough. I just had a record I Catalog Sold worked on two months and still Continued from page 1 cial Recording Corp. of Dallas, Board Meets On NARAS stations refused to play it until Texas. it finally popped on Billboard's had it shipped from World's two CHICAGO -The Board of Na- the representatives, while at the warehouses in Dallas Los Buck purchased the catalog same time affording the represent- Hot 100 at No. 40." and tional Trustees of the National Angeles to Charlotte. He is sort- from atives an opportunity to become He urged radio men to give the CRC, after making $50 cer- Academy of Recording Arts and small label promotion men the ing through the acetates and tapes, tificates available to subscribers better acquainted with each others preparing his initial release. Sciences will convene at the Drake problems and situations. same respect and time granted the to his Jazzology label. Hotel here, Friday (10) through heavies. "So often I've been told I Buck intends to reactivate and can have place some of the World Artists available in the World Sunday (12). Discussion and action three minutes with a material FCC Asks for music director, then I learn that on the Circle label, which he owns. catalog include Benny Goodman, relating to such subjects as cata- he has a lunch date right after that Said Buck: "The whole catalog Duke Ellington, Woody Herman, gories and voting procedures for Comments with a real heavy promotion man." was in no kind of order when I Harry James, Xavier Cugat, the the 14th Annual Grammy Awards; The radio men in their talks originally purchased it but it is Dorsey Brothers, Casa Loma Or- Continued from page 1 tried to future cultural and educational in- explain the business from immensely valuable, containing chestra, Lawrence Welk, Lionel of the station, also asked the their side of the mike. Hunter told Hampton, volvement, including the FCC transcriptions from the early Peggy Lee, Mildred NARAS to set standards for quadrasonic of the complexities of a market. 1930's. During its existence, World Bailey, Ernest Tubb, Red Foley Institute; the status of the Grammy broadcasting. FCC directive RM He said San Antonio has three was one of the largest of the great and Mel Torme. Buck will con- Awards television special; possible 1847 provides that anyone inter- country, three MOR, one all - radio transcription firms, although centrate on the jazz names for creation of new chapters; and the ested for or against the system, in- religious, two rock and three Span- in recent years the recording of his releases. vented by Lewis ish AM stations with as much di- election of new officers for the up- Dorren, has 30 masters by World has slowly He will be aided in production days in which to file comments. versity on the FM side of the 21- dwindled to a halt. and release by Philadephia expert coming year are on the agenda for Gabbert will then have 15 days station city. "During the past 30 years World the full -scale meeting. on the World catalog, Dick Her - to answer any protests with the WBBM -FM, Chicago, general went through a series of owner- bick, and the Wally Heider studios The national meeting will bring FCC. manager John Catlett outlined the ships as the importance of radio on the West Coast. together representatives necessity of promotion men know- from all The move this quick by the FCC transcriptions became less im- The World joins five NARAS chapters from across to ask for comments has been re- ing the station's audiences, ticking portant. Owned by Decca in the the off a long list of criteria. He Buck's other labels, GBH and country, including Atlanta, ferred to as "unprecedented speed" urged 1940's it was then sold to ZIV Southland. Nashville, Chicagoo New York, by one broadcaster. Gabbert, whose promotion men to "listen to the and later to a Philadelphia firm and Los Angeles. station was involved in a two - station over a week's time" to which in turn sold it to Commer The sessions have been extended month computer study to compile really understand a format. from two to three days as a the 405 -page document submitted WLW, Cincinnati, program di- Total Concepts means of decreasing pressure on to the FCC, had originally stated rector Kahn Hamon also stressed that the FCC might take as long the need for solid market research, "We sometimes don't give you suf- Is Reorganized as a year to hand training promotion men and urging down an ap- ficient time, don't return a call, or MAMARONECK, N.Y. -Total proval or disapproval on the sys- promotion men to know their prod- brush you off to a personality with Cassidy Sued tem. The :fact uct. Hamon made mention of Concepts Productions has been re- that they've already little programming responsibility." organized and re -named Thomas LOS ANGELES - David Cas- asked for comments is an indica- "dressing" the same way station sidy of the "Partridge people do and treating The promotion man's role is A. Rizzi Enterprises, Ltd. Under Family" tion they may act much sooner. everyone much broader than music, most and his manager, Ruth Aarons, Several FM stations have been equally. He was later challenged this banner will be Thomas A. was on this point agreed. It was pointed out how Rizzi Productions Ltd., Thomas A. sued in Su-+erior Court here broadcasting via a matrix quadra- by a delegate who promotion by Contemporary- Korman Artists, said he knew too many good pro- men can pass along Rizzi Creative Management Ltd., sonic system; Gabbert, with an new ideas. Catlett held up a dial plus Ltd. The talent agency claims 10 engineering motion men who are wearing jeans a music publishing firm. The background, has been card WBBM -FM is using that entire operation will operate from percent of Cassidy's total earnings attacking all matrix systems and and tee shirts. Hamon said station between Sept. people dress informally, shows the Chicago FM dial posi- two locations: 205 Maple Ave., 1969 and Sept. openly criticized them in a key- too. tions, as one idea other stations 1970 under a one -year Shipley said that while the re- Mamaroneck, and 167 Meadbrook contract note speech at the recent Billboard might like to know about. He Rd., Garden City, L.I. cancelled by Cassidy - in June Radio Programming Forum in Chi- lationship of promotion men and music directors "may makes the cards available to pro- Rizzi, president of the company, 1970. cago. Tom Lott, president of Quad - not be a per- motion men. racast Systems, which has the Dor- fect marriage, it can at least be signed four new acts and recently an arrangement of convenience." Mercury national promotion di- sold a new Shrub single to Para- ren system, said he felt the move rector Denny Vanguard Expands by the FCC to ask for comments He also pointed out that in second- Rosencrantz said rec- mount Records. indicates, "They're not dragging ary markets it is often difficult to ords have individuality today, that Bill Withers, Carole King and Continued from page 3 their feet." have a full -time music director and that often program director and James Taylor were all individuals D. Wallace Opens in the New York office are sev- music director were a single job. and that radio people should be eral staff producers who will link Tax Exemption Soug:tt Furthermore, he urged promo- interested in all facets of records Publicity Firm in with the Coast a &r staff when tion men to think going all the way back to how it Continued from page 14 beyond hits. "We LOS ANGELES -David. Wal- it is assembled. Jack Lothrop of the require certain records for certain was conceived and produced. lace & Company, Inc., a public New York staff co- produced Miss seeking immediate answers to the times of the day. Know our entire Grunt Records' Augie Blume relations firm associated with Gif- Baez' current hit singles as well as lesser problems of commission format. If we are shading or seg- said too much pressure is placed ford /Wallace, Inc., New York, . the new Keith Sikes LP. Maynard payments to field representatives, mentizing, be aware of this. And on the promotion man and that has opened with David F. Wallace Solomon and his brother. Seymour, handling of separate inventories know every cut on an album. If timing was very important. "You as president. Wallace was founder the label's owners, continue as pro- necessitated by the tax, re-pricing you're mailing out product, list can't walk in every day and say of the New York based firm which ducers. Seymour will be here this of product to accommodate the the facts just as you would present that every record is a bitch. Ask boasts among its clients "Hair," week to make the final decision surcharge without scaring away them in person." for an audition and build your "Lenny," "Godspell," three musi- on the hiring of the new staff. the consumer, and others. He admitted faults on both sides. case with the music director." cal plays, as well as Cannon Films. 66 SEPTEMBER 11, 1971, BILLBOARD

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