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A Billboard Publication The International Music -Record -Tape Newsweekly September 25, 1976 $1.50 C'right Bill Near Goal nei $ Store Sears Turns Over For Buffalo In House & Senate NEW YORK -A $1.3 million By MILL)RED HAL1, record retail shop. believed to he the `Select' Stores Tu WASHINGTON -The copyright largest in the world, will go into op- Cleveland Video revision bill zipped through the eration in Buffalo, N.Y., during the House Rules Committee by unani- first week of November, according 2 to Leonard Silver, president of For LPs Is a mous vote Wednesday (15) and is Racks Discotheque expected to reach House floor action Transcontinent Record Sales, which By JOHN SIPPEL no later than Thursday (23). will operate the shop. LOS ANGELES -Sears "is study- $500,000 Pilot' On the Senate side, spokesmen for The store. which will be called the Industry Issues ing a new concept" in administering predict Record Theater, is the newest of 21 its more than 600 record /tape /ac- By RADCLIFFE JOE the copyright leadership smooth and fast action through con- record retail outlets operated by cessory departments nationally by NEW YORK -A $500,000 video ference committee, to reconcile the Transcontinent, one of the nation's Face Airing At using Lieberman Enterprises and discotheque. believed to be the first House and Senate bills, followed by largest record rackjohbers. It will J.L. Marsh to rack LPs in some select of its kind in the country, has been an approving vote under the spon- cover 18,000 square feet of space in stores. established in Cleveland by The sorship of Sen. John L. McClellan downtown Buffalo. NARM Conclave Sears had established Searrac. an Last Moving Picture Company as a (D- Ark.), chairman of the Senate The Record Theater will stock in -house rackjobbing division. some pilot project for similar Operations (Continued on page 14) (Continued on page 10) NEW YORK -NARM convenes years ago to service departments around the nation. its first mid -year convention Mon - with album product. The club, also called The Last Betamax Programming Test For L.A. .i,15 ( 2u) against the backdrop of the Sears record /tape /accessory de- Moving Picture Company, is headed industry's traditional fall promo- partments currently receive album by Hamilton Biggar Ill, who also By STEPIIEN TRAIMAN tional onslaught of new product and product from company warehouses Chicago. Los Angeles and Phila- operates the Mad Hatter Disco- NEW YORK -Sports World Cin- alone video deck attachable to any merchandising campaigns. in delphia. It's believed that the Sears theques in Boston, Tampa, Mil- ema of Salt Lake City hopes to tv. according to Gary Ewing of the Those who bear the brunt of the test program, if successful, would waukee, Cincinnati, Atlanta and launch the first prerecorded soft- Utah firm. effort to sell through to the con - eventually phase out the in -house Cleveland. ware market test of Sony Betamax A supplier of Super 8mm film sumer what promises to be a bumper warehouses, which would then be The disco, which has eliminated video programming this fall in the cassettes and 1/4-inch U -Matie video- seasonal crop of first -line records taken over by the two rackjobbing Los Angeles area. cassettes to ski areas, resorts and now and tapes will gather at the Conti- elaborate lighting designs and most organizations. conventional fixtures from its decor, It would he the first such offering discos. Sports World Cinema will be nental Plaza Hotel in Chicago for a depends almost exclusively on video of both purchase or rental programs offering approximately 37 hours of three -day meet to examine the cur- The switchover from in -house to for effect. Equipment in the club in- in the 'h -inch Betamax format that programming at an under $ 100 pur- rent state of the business and to outside rackjobbing of albums cludes two video cameras, three pro- was bowed by Sons., first in a con- chase per hour, or at a suggested grapple with problems affecting would he a most gradual one, it's /Om/jiff/eel un page 54) sole and subsequently in a stand- (Continued on page 10) (Continued on page 24) (Continued on page 14) Blockbusting Acts Spark i_ td"-' Fall Season Album Output LOS ANGELES l -he recording IFPI, Italian Groups industry's fall season offers con- inners richness of product with Tee Pi racy Campai gn blockbuster artists being released now and during the ensuing months. rg By IS HOROWrr'Z Stevie Wonder, Ringo Starr. MONTREUX -A drive to cut Diana Ross, Freddy Fender, Bach - back runaway tape piracy in Italy, man- Turner Overdrive, Barry currently estimated to account for at White, Led Zeppelin, Earth, Wind & least 25` of all sales of recorded Fire, the Jacksons, Tammy Wvnette, product in that country, will be Sly Stone, ZZ Top, Bay City Rollers, launched next month with the sup- Lynyrd Skynyrd, Eric Clapton, Al port of the International Federation Green, Paul Anka, War, Donald of the Phonographic Industry Byrd, James Taylor. Funkadelics, (IFPI). Harry Chapin, Vladimir Horowitz 1'0 '* `+ 41 .0 iV Stephen Stewart, director general and Cleo Laine -Ray Charles are - I .y of the IFPI, said here last week that among the sales- stimulating artists Buckacre, a talented group of Illinois country rock musicians, makes its Continuing their fruitful collaboration with Curtis Mayfield which last his organization has earmarked that dealers will he offering to cus- MCA Records debut with "Morning Comes," recorded in London under year yielded the smash "Let's Do It Again," The Staples do it a second $40,000 as seed money for the cam- tomers. the aegis of producer Glyn Johns. Buckacre is Darrell Data, pedal steel time in Pass It On, their debut Warner Bros. album. BS 2945. super em- rhythm guitar and vocals; Dick Hally, bass and vocals; Les Lockridge, lead paign, a sum that is to he matched by The record industry's (Advertisement) and rhythm guitar and vocals; Alan Thacker, lead, rhythm, slide guitar, the Italian Record Assn. 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Produced by Quincy Jones for Quincy Jones Productions SP 3705 www.americanradiohistory.com 3 Generol News FIRST GLOBAL MEET Hickory In Interdependence Is WEA Growth Is Middle Of Stressed By Arista Big Change SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -The inter- Convention Topic NASHVILLE- Hickory Records dependence among various depart- ments, introduction of individual By MIKE HENNESSEY is making a dramatic about -face in Largest Russian its direction as Wesley Rose, presi- budgets for each of the eight re- MONTREUX -In five years dent, has signed a distribution gional marketing managers, estab- WEA International has grown to a agreement with ABC Records, inked Stadiums May Be lishment of a distributor advertising point where the U.S. companies Mickey Newbury to ABC /Hickory fund and the importance of input and their foreign affiliates now and now plans to double the roster Opened To Clark from within and outside the com- cover almost 90% of the world's and depart from his traditional pany were key topics at the first an- record markets. country-only attitude to seek across - By GERRY WOOD nual Arista Records sales /promo- held at the This claim was made by WEA the -board chart activity. TULSA -The largest potential tional convention Er- Camelback Inn. here, Sept. 8 -12. international president Nesuhi Jerry Rubinstein, chairman of the audience of any U.S. musical show tegun at the group's first inter- board of ABC Records, and Rose touring Russia could be awaiting a here national convention held worked out the deal for ABC to dis- 1977 Roy Clark Show concert swing Sept. 8 -10. tribute all new Hickory product in through the Soviet Union now being Dominant factor of the conven- the U.S., Canada and most of the finalized through negotiations be- 28 tion, attended by delegates from world, effective immediately. An tween Jim Halsey and Ivan I. Yelise- countries, including the managing Nesuhi Ertegun: more chart rec agreement on Hickory's past catalog yev, deputy director of Gosconcert. directors of all WEA's wholly might be made in the future. ords than expected. Halsey plans a November trip to owned affiliates,--was the evidence Newbury, who wrote and re- the U.S.S.R. to hammer out final de- of growing creative "cross pollina- the last two years there has been a corded the hit single "American Tril- tails, including his insistence that tion" among the various WEA much greater receptivity in Amer- ogy" and has written other hits, will some of the concert dates utilize the companies. ica for music originating in other distributed worldwide by the be large sports arenas that have never Said Ertegun: "It is really excit- countries. In Brazil, for example. ABC label under the pact. been used by American music enter- ing to see the creative energy in this where our WEA company is only Singles and LPs by Don Gibson, tainers. The agreement would mark industry coming from so many dif- one month old, the market is ex- Don Everly, Carl Smith, Jim Chest- a major breakthrough in the use of ferent sources all over the world. In (Continued on page 69) nut and Newbury are set for release giant stadiums, instead of smaller under the new agreement. auditoriums, for music events in Long considered the leader in Russia. Nashville's traditional country field, Arista president, deliv- Rose is taking another step in seek- The shows, involving Clark and Clive Davis, ing active exploitation of the pop some more name acts from the Hal- ers his keynote address. Calif.'s Attorney General market. sey talent stable, will be held in July Rose recalls the last time Hickory or August, and Halsey is already set- More than 100 executives from Ads was involved in the pop market was ting the wheels in motion for a pos- the label's New York, Los Angeles Puts Teeth To Audio with Donovan and Sue Thompson. sible network tv special on the con- and London offices attended, as well By JOHN SIPPEL Hickory was previously distributed cert series expected to last two or as its entire staff of regional promo- tion and marketing people. In addi- LOS ANGELES California The stipulation in the most recent by MGM Records. (Continued on page 64) - tion, representatives from many of component retail chains continue to case reads: "Shall be permanently the company's international licens- be scrutinized closely for possible enjoined and restrained from acts ees attended. misleading consumer advertising practices such as: representing and Presentations from each of the la- with Now Sound Inc., area six -store that regular prices, worth or values Postal Rate Freeze bel's departments were given, as well operation, being penalized $2,000 of any item of electronics equip- as talent showcases on several new and $1,500 in attorney's fees by At- ment, stereo, hi fi or tv, which de- acts. torney General Evelle J. Younger. It sale is fendants offer for any amount Voted By Congress In his keynote address, Clive is the fifth such prosecution against other than the price at which the ma- Davis, Arista president, explained an audio chain since August 1975. By MILDRED HALL jority of the sales of said item were the importance of interdependence The wording of the stipulation WASHINGTON- Congress has Senate won its wait- and -see prefer- made within the immediately pre- of the various departments. agreed upon by Now Sound Inc. and voted for a freeze on postal rates at ence, with a $1 billion subsidy to ceding 90 days in the market area in "If I participate more fully in pro- the Attorney General is lengthier present levels, and a ban on service carry the present organization was motion, it does not mean that I am and more specific than the original which said representation made. cutbacks, at least through March 15, through its 1976 and 1977 fiscal any less concerned with others," he one negotiated between San -Car "Use of `was,"`manufacturer's list 1977. years. said. "The relationship between pro- Enterprises doing business as Cal price,' `formerly fair traded; `save,' At that time, a special seven -man The legislation also provides for a motion and sales is thoroughly inter- Stereo in August 1975. (Continued on page 57) study commission will report its rec- 10-month wait after a Postal Service ommendations for dealing with the request for a rate raise goes to the twined, and I am always surprised to rate hikes, deficits and declining Postal Rate Commission, before a (Continued on page 16) service of the present autonomous "temporary" raise can go into ef- 3 Convicted Of Piracy In Oklahoma operation. feet-a modest gain for mailers. Publishers and distributors of Under the 1970 law which set up system, the Service Roskin, Aides OKLAHOMA CITY -Record/ eluded tapes by John Denver, Glen books can now mail books to schools the hybrid 90 before tape industry executives, Milton Campbell, Billie Jo Spears, Loretta and libraries at the special low rate needed to wait only days the raise, if the rate com- "Mickey" Sherman and his son, Lee Lynn, Fleetwood Mac, Bill Withers, previously permitted only on books declaring Suing Ginsburg Randolph "Randy" Sherman, along the Four Tops, the Stylistics and the mailed between schools and librar- mission had not acted. with Anthony Carase, all doing Average White Band, among others. ies. The present bill suggests -but business as the CISUM Co., face A House postal bill would have does not demand -that the Postal For $9 Million The prosecution by Assistant U.S. service Rate Commission try to reach a deci- possible maximum sentences of 19 restored control of the postal LOS ANGELES -Roskin Distrib- Attorney John Greene grew out of a years in jail and fines up to $475,000 through annual appropriations, and sion within 10 months of the request utors Inc. and four defunct East after being convicted of tape piracy federal grand jury indictment (Bill- provided presidential appointment for rate raises, but no statutory time Hartford, Conn., affiliates seek $9 in Federal District Court here. board, August 21 ). of the Postmaster General. But the limit is set. million in cumulative damages from The Shermans operated an inde- Mary Ginsburg, Aquarius Distribu- pendent label production company TV SOUND: A PROBLEM tors, his independent label operation and the Homa and Okart labels in in Hartford; Lawrence Smith and Oklahoma City for the past several his wife, Doreen; his father, Leon- years. Randy Sherman was a princi- ard Smith; Bee Gee Distributing pal in Colorado Magnetics Inc., Grammy Show Seeks Ways and Leonard Smith Inc., their rack which was a defendant in the prece- and retail chain operations; and dental Marks Music case. 20th Century Records here in Fed- When FBI agents raided the CI- To Improve Winners' Music eral District Court of Connecticut. SUM duplicating plant, which was The pleading charges that Gins- By ED HARRISON at the same address where Sound burg pirated the plaintiff's business Values, a defendant in the Marks The Recording Academy is con- ruary, NARAS sound consultants Howe, NARAS member and when he left Roskin's record /tape case was located, they found numer- cerned about the dismal state of tele- and technicians are already making sound consultant working on this wing as sales manager to form ous tape masters which were to have vision sound and how it affects its preparations to vastly upgrade the year's award telecast, says that for Aquarius about 18 months ago. It's -i been destroyed in the settlement of Grammy Awards telecast. In this in- audio quality of the telecast. live shows like the Grammys, it is alleged that the record label violated the music publisher case. The March stallment of a continuing series on Yet, despite the persistence and difficult maintaining a proper audio antitrust laws with Ginsburg, even- 1976 raid disclosed 15 tons of dupli- deplorable tv sound, Grammy show expertise of sound experts like Bones balance for all the nominees. tually forcing Roskin out of the rec- cating equipment and infringing executives get into how they plan Howe, Ed Green and Phil Ramone, "You must deal with all the possi- ord /tape business. tapes valued at $230,000. The cache making Grammy winning music competent tv sound reproduction bilities because you don't know the The pleading charges that Gins- was confiscated. sound good on tv. will remain a notion of the future winner until the envelope is burg took key sales and business The defendants were convicted on until sophisticated equipment with opened," says Howe. records from the plaintiffs when he 18 counts of illegally copyrighting LOS ANGELES- Although the acceptable sound circuits are manu- This year, Howe is confident he's departed. Ginsburg exploited his 13 recorded performances, which in- Grammy Awards are not until Feb- factured. (Continued on page 86) (Continued on page 86)

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www.americanradiohistory.com 4 venerol News Label's Execulive Turnlable 1 I. Martin Pompadur resigns as an officer and member of the board of direc LPs Aid tors of ABC Inc. Personal reasons for the move are given. He remains in New York offices in a transitional period. ... R.A. Harlan, vice president of operations for the Handleman Co., Detroit, has Sale Of resigned that position. He was previously executive vice presi- dent of ABC Record & Tape Sales. He intends to return to his former Seattle home for rest. ... Rick Blackburn appointed Oddities vice president, marketing, CBS Records, Nashville, where he By JOHN SIPPEL will be based. He was most recently vice president and general LOS ANGELES Casablanca manager of Monument Records. Also at CBS, Barbara Cooke - Blackburn named associate director, East Coast product management, Records is offering consumers mer- Columbia. Cooke, previously a product manager, remains chandising product purchases in its headquartered in New York. At United Artists, Joe Car- LPs and working toward providing a ... bone has been upped to national sales manager, Los Angeles, better marketing fix of its acts' cus- from Western tomers. regional sales manager. He will report directly BOSTON MEETING -Dion greets the Boston music community courtesy of a to Artie Mogull, president. ... At Atlantic /Atco, New York, The two -pronged program is con- i WEA sponsored luncheon onboard the Peter Stuvent. Shown seated: Don Du- Larry King appointed director of field operations, a newly tained in a printed packet /order WEA Mitch Huffman, WEA regional sales created post. He relocates from Atlanta, where he was a form and separate preference ques- mont, Boston branch manager; re- manager; Dion; Joel Friedman, WEA president. Standing: Michel Symonds, gional pop promotion director. Also at the label's New York tionnaire inserted in forthcoming 1.3 Warner Bros. promotion man; Michael Fontecchio, WEA regional marketing headquarters, Mel Schlissel appointed a &r administrator, million new LPs initially going out coordinator, and Pat Rustici, Warner Bros. promotion man. Bull Cureton named r &b a &r /product manager, Ramon Silva nationally by Donna Summer and Caviano appointed jazz a &r /product manager and John Kalodner the Parliaments. named pop a &r /product manager. Chip Donaldson joins An LP sticker, bearing the word- ... CTI Records as national promotion director. Donaldson, ing, "Bonus Record Offer En- Album based in New York, was last with Polydor as national r &b di closed," introduces the LP buyer to a LA. Thieves Go On Probation rector. Barry Resnick appointed director national pop print packet that includes an offer to LOS ANGELES -The first two They point out that more than ... of promotion at Pye Records. He headquarters in New buy the acts' merchandising prod- defendants, Joseph Frick and Tom $250,000 has been spent in surveil- York where he was involved with independent promotion prior to ucts that range from T- shirts to an Dioro, who pled guilty to organized lance of these organized rings, with joining Pye.... At ABC Records, John Brown has been upped imprinted pillow case to commercial pilfering of hit LPs in local area re- cost including helicopters, use of to national r &b promotion r store displays. tail record /tape stores (Billboard, videotaping equipment and over- director from regional &b direc tor relocating from New York to Los Angeles. Bill Craig, who In addition, a 20- question sheet is Sept. 11), got off with $500 fines and time necessary in this kind of around Donelson joined ABC in June, is assistant national r&b promotion di enclosed which probes incisively three year probational sentences the clock enforcement. rector based in Detroit. Both will report directly to Otis Smith, vice president into the buyer's leisure activities and from Superior Court Judge W.A. r&b promotion. In the pop promotion department Howard Frank joins as local buying habits. The consumer is of- Broaday Friday (17). L.A. promotion rep, working out of the label's Burbank office and Ron La fered a free 12 -inch disco sampler of Police officers, who have worked A NARAS Picnic Forgia joins as Chicago promotion man.... Radio and record promotion vet select artist cuts if he buys one or on the organized theft of record LOS ANGELES -Members of eran Jay Butler joins Playboy Records as director of r &b product, Los Angeles more merchandising units and an- stores during working hours, predict the Los Angeles NARAS chapter Butler previously served as West Coast director of artist relations for Atlantis swers the questionnaire. a renewed wave of such brazen will tote their own vittles to the or- Records. ... Five appointments and promotions have been made at Casab Where possible, Neil Bogart, label stealing following the light sentences ganization's Sunday (26) picnic at lance Records, Los Angeles, in the marketing, promotion and publicity president, hopes that Casablanca dealt out to the two defendants. de Roxbury Park in Beverly Hills. partments. Phyllis Chotin, formerly media buyer for the label, has been uppec will be able to support burgeoning The event will run from noon to to director of advertising; Nancy Reingold rejoins the label as director of MOP artists by providing a selection of tie - dusk and there will be entertain- promotion following a short stint with Chelsea: Peggy Martin, formerly staff in merchandise. Contained in each ment. Tickets are $10 for adults, publicist elevated to national tour director; Nallie Prestwood, moves from as LP packet is a self -addressed enve- Disc Records In $6.50 for children, and the chapter sistant in the sales department to publicity tour coordinator; and Elaine lope, which returns to the home of- promises peanuts, popcorn and Cooper named artist relations coordinator coming from Island Records when fice here, where the order will be First Convention "eight kinds of sandwiches." she served as a press officer in the U.K. Carson Schreiber named Westerr filled. ... LOS ANGELES -The 40 Disc regional country promotion manager at United Artists, Los Angeles. Mos Included in the merchandise are Record store chain holds its first an- recently, he was national promotion director of Farr Records.... Jack Messle: standard store displays, including nual convention Sept. 26 -29 at the Elect Gary Loizzo leaves the sales managership of the country department of UA, Nashville, tc lifesize and mobile displays on the Sheraton Aurora in suburban CHICAGO -New officers elected join M.S. Distributing, Los Angeles, as sales manager. ... Bob Lipka goes tt act at $9.95 each. Bogart points out Cleveland. John Cohen, president/ WEA as branch marketing coordinator, Cleveland, from Atlantic Record: that by creating a consumer mart for by the NARAS chapter here are: founder of the national chain, antic- Gary Loizzo, president; John Ga- promotion man in the Cincinnati area and Mike Dragas moves into the news) the displays, more such four -color ipates an attendance of approxi- created post branch promotion manager, Cleveland, from marketing coon merchandising material can be pro- lobich, first vice president; Jerry mately -100, of which 60 will be store Butler, second vice president; dinator.... Gary Branson has been appointed national promotion and mar duced, reducing the individual price managers and employes. Label and keting director for Republic Records, Nashville.... Stan Greenberg promoted drastically. Charles Colbert, secretary; Herb distribution reps will total about 40. Wolfson, treasurer. to director, West Coast operations, Springboard International Records, Los A Summer satin pillow case is The actual program is being con- Angeles. He joined the label six months ago as West Coast director, a &r. $7.50. One Parliament T -shirt and a ceived by Raul Acevedo, the chain's selection of four Summer shirts, general manager. A highlight of the * * * each bearing a different theme from final night's presentation banquet In This Issue Chuck Briel named vice president and general manager of Company of Art. her new LP, cost $4.95 each. will be an appearance by the Mi- 51 ists, Los Angeles. ... Mona Roberts will head the new music /variety division Larry Harris, executive vice presi- chael Stanley group on Columbia. CAMPUS CLASSICAL 66 of All /Media Management, Los Angeles. She was formerly associated with dent, says all questionnaires re- It will be a homecoming. Stanley COUNTRY 61 Olivia Newton -John and LK Productions. ... Frank Campana exits the Rich- turned will be fed on a weekly basis worked for the chain for six years, DISCOS 52 ard Linke organization, Los Angeles, after three years to form his own per- into a computer, where the profile starting as a clerk and eventually INTERNATIONAL 68 sonal management company, Frank Campana Management.... Bob Caviano for each act's fandom will be devel- being elevated to Midwest regional JAZZ 55 named managing director of the newly established Jerry Heller Agency office, oped, along with a consumer mail- manager. He left Disc Records two JUKEBOX 79 New York. Ken Gary will be his special assistant.... Marvin Korman; resigns ing list. years ago to form his recording act. LATIN 71 MARKETPLACE 78,79 as vice president, corporate affairs, Columbia Pictures Industries, effective, RADIO 33 Friday (24), to join ad agency Alan Wolsky and Friends Inc., as executive vice 9 SRO SHOWS SOUL 38 president and general manager.... Chris Whent promoted to director of busi- SOUND BUSINESS 50 ness affairs at Polydor Inc., New York. He was previously director of licensing, TALENT 42 Polydor, U.S.... Joe Long named executive assistant and director of a &r and Sweet's Smell Of Success TAPE /AUDIO /VIDEO 56 publishing at Charles Koppelman's The Entertainment Co. Long relocates FEATURES from Los Angeles to New York. ... Cheryl Druck promoted to sales adminis- Stock Market Quotations 8 tration supervisor, University Sound. She remains headquartered at the firm's VoxJox 34 Enhanced By Nippon Tour main offices in Anaheim, Calif. Studio Track 50 By NAT FREEDLAND Disco Action 52 * * * LOS ANGELES -Manager Ed Sweet began making an impact in Inside Track 86 CHARTS Japan last December, when its local Michael Fleming JVC as West Coast regional sales manager, Leffler has just seen Japanese LP Boxoffice 47 joins Industries licensee was switched to Toshiba sales of his group, Sweet, leap from Bubbling Under Compton, Calif. ... Robert Knowles to sales staff, videotape division, at Fuji EMI. The "Fox On The Run" single photo film U.S.A., Denver. He will handle accounts in the Rocky Mountain 1,000 to 5,000 units per week after a Hot 100 /Top LPs 37 which had caused no ripples when Classical LP's 66 region. ... Gary Hodge becomes Western regional sales manager for L.A: soldout nine -show tour of that coun- released in July 1975 by the previous Latin LPs 71 based Akai America, Ltd., audio products. He has been West Coast district try. licensee, became an enormous Japa- Hits of the World 73 manager for Lafayette, the nationwide electronics store chain. ... Dan Fine, "I'm told that Sweet got the high- nese success when put out for a sec - Hot Soul Singles 38 est flat guarantee ever paid to a ond time by Toshiba. Within six Soul LPs 39 formerly vice president of sales for Audio Magnetics Corp., is now a partner in Hot Country Singles 62 group for its first tour of Japan," months after joining Toshiba EMI, S.E.R., Inc. /Schak & Associates, Skokie, Ill. Hot Country LPs 64 says Leffler, who was the GAC Sweet had a Japanese gold album in Hot 100 80 * * * agent booking the .1965 U.S. Beatles "Give Us A Wink." Jazz LPs 55 tour and who managed the Os- The offer to tour Japan in August Top 50 Easy Listening 66 Edgar Griffiths elected president and chief executive officer of RCA Corp. monds for years. Sweet played four came from Udo Artists, a rock -spe- Rack Singles/ LPs Best Sellers...37 shows around Tokyo and then hit cialization promotion company af- Top LPs 82, 84 following the resignation of Anthony Conrad who informed the board he had, five other cities. The halls were filiated with famed Japanese impre- RECORD REVIEWS until recently, failed to file personal income tax returns for 1971 -1975. With about 2,500 -3,000 seats and tickets sario Tats Nagashima. "There's a lot Singles Radio Action 22, 23 Action 18 RCA since 1948, Griffiths had been president of RCA Electronics, responsible were $10, so the approximate gross of multiple role -playing among Album Radio Album Reviews 74 for the consumer electronics division including RCA Records, and the Selecta- two - Japanese music executives. It is of- was $270,000 as Sweet played Singles Reviews 76 hour shows without an opening act." (Continued on page 42) Vision videodisk project, among other divisions.

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JAPAN: Music Labo, Atlantic Bldg., 20 -6 Azabu likuracho, Minato -ku, Musexpo president Roddy Shashoua, left, gets a procla Tokyo, Tel: 585 -3368, Bureau Chief, Alex Abramoff. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20005, 733 15th St. N.W., Woodward Bldg., Rm 91 5. Area Code 202, 393 -2580 Bureau Chief, Mildred Hall. mation from Jim Pfister, New Orleans Mayor Moon Land rieu's deputy. EXECUTIVE EDITORIAL BOARD Lee Zhito, Eliot Tiegel, Claude Hall, John Sippel, Mildred Hall. Is Horowitz, Paul Ackerman. DEPARTMENT EDITORS BMI's booth was typical of the business activity in New Or- CAMPUS: Jim Fishel (N.Y.), CLASSICAL: Is Horowitz (N Y.), COPY: Dave Dexter (L.A.); COUNTRY: Gerry Wood (Nash.); DISCO: Radcliffe Joe (N.Y.); INTERNATIONAL: (Acting) leans, with Nashville director Jim Melanson (N.Y.); MARKETING: John Sippel (L.A.); RADIO- TELEVISION PROGRAM- Roger Sovino, right, talking MING: Claude Hall (L.A.); RECORD REVIEWS: Nat Freedland (L.A.); RECORDING STU- shop. DIOS: Jim McCullaugh (L.A.); SPECIAL ISSUES: Earl Paige (L.A.); TALENT: Nat Freedland (L.A.); TAPE /AUDIO /VIDEO: Stephen Traiman (N.Y.). FOREIGN CORRESPONDENTS ARGENTINA: Ruben Machado, Lavalle 1783, Buenos Aires, AUSTRALIA: John Bromell, 29 Curl Curl Parade, Harbord, NSW, 2096. AUSTRIA: Manfred Schreiber, 1180 Wien XVIII, Gene Nash of Peer -Southern Kreuzgasse 27. Tel: 43 -30 -974; BELGIUM: Juul Anthonissen, 27A Oude Godstraat, 3100 produced the CMA Country Mu- Heist op den Berg. Tel: 015 241953; BRAZIL: Henry T. Johnson, Av. Rio Branco 25, Rio de An international flavor is exemplified by, from sic Gala, with Tammy Wynette, Janeiro. Tel: 233 -4977; Marty Melhuish, Rainsford Rd., Tel; CANADA: 89 Toronto, Ontario. left, Charles Peate, Summit Music; Shin Oikawa Ronnie Milsap, Mickey Gilley, 416- 690 -0512; CZECHOSLOVAKIA: Dr. Lubomir Doruzka, 14 Zeleny Pruh, 147 00 Praha 4 and Ichiro Asatsuma, Pacific Music, and Iris Gieb- Branik. Tel: 26- 16 -08; DENMARK: Knud Orsted, 22 Tjoernevej, DK -3070 Snekkersten, Den- Jordanaires. mark- Tel: (03) 22- 26 -72; DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: Fran Jorge, PO Box 772, Santo Do- ler, Belsize Music. mingo; FINLAND: Kari Helopaitio, 01860 Perttula, Finland. Tel: 27- 18-36; FRANCE: Henry Kahn, 16 Rue Clauzel, 75 -Paris 9 France. Tel: 878 -4290; GREECE: Lefty Kongalides, Helli- nikos Vorras, Thessaloniki. Tel: 416621; HOLLAND: Frans van der Beek, Willibrorduslaan 67, Hilversum. Tel: 02150- 41022; HUNGARY: Paul Gyongy, Derekutca 6, 1016 Budapest, Hungary. Tel: 859 -710; IRELAND: Ken Stewart, 56 Rathgar Road, Dublin 6, Eire. Tel: 97- 14-72: ISRAEL: Uri Alony, POB 28028, Tel Aviv, Israel. Tel: 23.92.97; ITALY: Sylvia Ma- nasse, Via Privata Maria Teresa 7, Milano 20123, Tel: 864 -292 Telex: 33222 Milan; Roman Kozak, Via Baccina 67, Apt. 7, Rome. Te1:679 -5953; MEXICO: Mary Fisher, Apartado Postal 11 -766, Mexico 11, D.F. Tel: 905 531 -3907; NEW ZEALAND: J. P. Monaghan, c/o Box 79, Wellington; POLAND: Roman Waschko, Magiera 9m 37, 01 -873. Warszawa, Poland. Tel: 34- 36 -04; PORTUGAL: Fernando Tenente, R Sta Helena 122 R /c, Porto, Portugal; PUERTO RICO: Lorraine Blasor, PO Box 12333, Santurce, 00914. Tel: 723 -4651; RUMANIA: Octa- vian Ursulescu, Str. Radu de la La Afumati nr, 57 -B Sector 2, Bucharest O.P. 9. Tel: 13- 46 -10. 16- 20 -80; SPAIN: Maria Dolores Aracil, Plaza Mariano de Cavia 1, Madrid 13; SWEDEN Leif Schulman, Brantingsgatan 49, 4 tr. 115 35 Stockholm. Tel: (08)629 -873; SWITZER LAND: Beat H. Hirt, Berghaldenweg 19, 8135 Langnau /Zurich, Switzerland. REPUBLIC OF S. AFRICA: Rian Malan, 2 Sandringham, 57 Olivia Road, Berea, Johannesburg; URUGUAY: Carlos A. Martins, Martin Garcia 2108, Montevideo; U.S.S.R.: Vadim D. Yurchenkov, 14 Ru- binstein St., Ap. 15 Leningrad, 191025. Tel: 15- 33 -41; WEST GERMANY: Wolfgang Spahr, 236 Bad Segeberg, An der Trave 67 b, Postfach 1 150. TeM 4551) 81428; YUGOSLAVIA: At an international music publishers meeting, Al Berman, Harry Fox Agency president, addresses group, as Leonard Borjan Kostic, Balkanska St. 30, 11000 Belgrade, Yugoslavia. Tel: 645 -692. Feist, NMPA president, center, and Sal Chiantia, MCA Music chief, wait their turn. MARKETING SERVICES DIRECTOR, MARKETING SERVICES: Bill Wardlow (L.A.) CHART MANAGER: Bob White (L.A.) SALES K mart Hits Hard With Its DIRECTOR OF SALES: Tom Noonan (L.A.) ASSISTANT SALES DIR.: Steve Lappin (L.A.) IRS VISITS NATIONAL TALENT COORDINATOR: Bill Moran (L.A.); EASTERN SALES MANAGER: Ron Willman (N.Y.); CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING MANAGER: Murray Dorf (N.Y.). Sunday Newspaper Push CHICAGO RCA INTERNATIONAL SALES LOS ANGELES -K mart stores ville and Cleveland; $4.27, Min- CHICAGO - RCA Records sparked an otherwise dull two GREAT BRITAIN: Barry Hatcher, 7 Carnaby Street, London W 1 V 1 PG. Tel: (01) 437 8090; Sun- neapolis; and $4.77, Pittsburgh. In branch office here indicates that it AUSTRALIA: Mr. Ken Appleton, Adrep Pty Ltd., 41 McLaren St., North Sydney, NSW. Tel: day editions' (Aug. 22 -29) record/ Phoenix, K mart's ad did not contain has been contacted by the IRS in 929 -5088; AUSTRIA, BENELUX, CZECHOSLOVAKIA, HUNGARY, POLAND, SCANDI- tape newspaper advertising, seven of the hit LPs, but did list a special on a that agency's continuing local probe NAVIA: Johan Hoogenhout, Smirnoffstratt 40, s- Hertogenbosch, Holland. Tel: 147688; 24 metropolitan dailies FRANCE: Olivier Zameczkowski, 30 Avenue Bugeaud, 75 -116. Paris; Tel: 553.1068; ITALY: carried series of budget LPs and some chil- of the sale of promotional LPs (Bill- Germano Ruscitto, Piazzale Loreto 9, Milan. Tel: 28 -29 -158; JAPAN: Hugh Nishikawa, c/o about three -quarter page ads, half of dren's disks, as did all the other ads board, Sept. 11). Music Labo, Atlantic Bldg., 20.6 Azabu likuracho, Minato -ku, Tokyo, Tel: 585 -5149. MEX- which were combined record ads nationally. The investigation already has ICO: Mary Fisher, Apartado Postal 11 -766, Mexico 11, D.F. Tel: 905 531 -3907; SPAIN: highlighting 14 hit LPs at prices Rafael Revert, Plaza Mariana de Cavis 1 & 3, Escalera Derecha 128, Madrid 7, In Miami, Woolco offered singles reached London, Capitol and MCA Spain. VENE- ranging from $3.88 in Atlanta, Dal- ZUELA: Christian Roux, Radio Exitos 1090, Calle El Retiro, Qta. Vilma, El Rosal, Caracas, at 77 cents. branches and possibly others here. Venezuela. las and Atlanta to $4.87 in Seattle According to one local columnist, and New Orleans. New York continued the battle- PUBLISHING ground, where discount salvos were the federal agents are prowling retail LP price in other markets was: outlets as well. PUBLISHER: Lee Zhito ASSOCIATE P UBLISHERS: Tom Noonan, Bill Wardlow $3.96, Washington, St. Louis, Louis- (Continued on page 86) BUSINESS MANAGER: Steve Lappin PUBLISHING CONSULTANT: Hal Cook An RCA representative would not Conference Director: Peter Heine comment in detail, but indicated SPECIAL PROJECTS: Denis Hyland (N.Y.); PRODUCTION MANAGER: John F. Halbran that, as elsewhere, the agents re- (L.A.): PRODUCTION COORDINATORS: Bill Tegenkamp, Val Karches (Cincy); CIRCULA- TION MANAGER: Jack Shurman (N.Y.): PROMOTION MANAGER: Ed Masciana (L.A.). quested information on volume and handling of promotional product. BILLBOARD PUBLICATIONS, INC. Letlers Tolhe Editor CHAIRMAN & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: W.D. Littleford; PRESIDENT: Dale R. Bauer; SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTS: Administration & Finance, David Luppert; American Artists Dear Sic Dyke Parks, Lowell George, Kathy Green, Brenda Group. Jules Perel; VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR OF SALES: Maynard L. 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Searl, being in Las sociate producer for Jim Gates Productions, pro- plays in a quasi- classical /rock son-Guptill publications, Whitney Library of Vegas, was unable to watch the Los Angeles ducers of the Los Angeles segments, the music Design; LOS Billboard; NASH- idiom, Tattoo is ex- Raspberries ANGELES: "cut -ins" which filled 15 minutes of every hour. world was not only well- represented, but very, VILLE: Amusement Business; LONDON: The members. These segments, to urge and report the local very supportive of the goals of the Jerry Lewis Artist, Music Week, World Radio -TV Hand- 11`:7ABP participation, were well -populated with heavy Labor Day Telethon for Muscular Dystrophy. Destiny's Child plus another book, How to Listen to the World; TOKYO: band, not yet named, round out the Music Labo. Postmaster, please send Form representatives of the rock scene as well as Jim Gates roster. is 3579 to Billboard Publications, Inc., Box many other areas in the music world. firm's Company owned by lint Gates Productions Jules Huppert, Ralph Kent Cooke 2156, Radnor, Pa. 19089. Area Code 215, Vol. 88 No. 39 Witness: Brian Wilson, Danny Hutton, Nigel 687 -8200. Olsen, Jackson Browne, Kinky Friedman, Van Los Angeles and Taffy Rogers.

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www.americanradiohistory.com 8 Financial Industry Sales Are Up U.K. RECOVERY? But Inflation a Plague Market Quotations By BRIAN MULLIGAN As of closing, Thursday, September 16, 1976 LONDON -Signs are that Brit - total market has remained steady at ery of the budget market 1975 (Sales has been NAME P -E Hlgh Low Close Change ian's record business may once again $289.8 million, the BPI report points deduced for the average trade price High Low be on a modestly rising sales curve. to a "slight improvement" during between the two quarters dropped After the slump in trade which the April 39% 19% ABC 23 151 34% 33%. 34% + 3. -June quarter and suggests from $2.32 per record to $2.25. 9% 4t Ampex 12 102 7 6% 63. _ brought sales down disastrously in that this "offers a reasonable level of 9'/. 2% Automatic Radio 3 10 51/2 51/2 51/2 + Y. Cassettes: Sales of 6.7 million the first three months of the year, lat- trade during the last half of 1976." 20% 10% Avnet 7 147 181/4 18 18% + % est prerecorded tapes were down by 25v, 15 Bell & Howell 16 44 20% 1994 20% + figures releases by the British Covering the four main product 61 463/. CBS 12 11 %, but showed a 2% increase in 140 581/2 573/. 573/4 x Phonographic Industry (BPI) cov- categories, the BPI figures paint the 7% 41/2 Columbia Pictures 4 101 5% 5 5% + '/. value to $19.8 million. 16% 81/4 ering the first six months of the year picture. Sales in the Craig Corp. 4 20 121/2 12% 121/2 + Si second quarter were only 1% down 63 479. Disney, Walt 21 740 501/4 4834 501/4 + 1% give cause for cautious optimism Singles: Half-year deliveries to 5% 39a on last year, compared to January- EMI 8 178 3% 31/2 3% Unch. that the year will produce results the trade -which held their own in 20%. 17'/ Gulf + Western 4 794 17% 17 171/4 Unch. March when the was 15 7% 4% Handelman 5 4'/4 4% better than anticipated. the first three months -fell back by deficit %. 99 4% - % Average trade value remained 27 1431 Harman Industries 6 38 221/2 22% 22% + % 3% overall to 26.7 million units, but 8% 3% K -Tel But although in the 12 months to steady at $2.97 per cassette, suggest- 5 3 5% 5% 5% Unch. increased in value by 16% to $18.36 11% 7 Lafayette Radio 7 18 8'1 8% 83. + % the end of June, total business at 25'/. 191/4 million. ing some trading down in the light of Matsushita Electronics 14 11 22'/. 22'/. 221/4 Unch. $289.98 million was 10.4% up on the price increases. 361/4 253/4 MCA 5 186 30 293/ 30 Unch. LPs: After a 20% decline in deliv- 15% 12'%4 MGM 7 36 133. 13% 13% Unch. previous comparable period, it has 6594 529. eries during January- March, the Cartridges: Volume of 1.1 million 3M 25 771 641/4 621/4 64'/. + 11/2 to be taken into consideration that 4% 1'% Morse Electro Products z'i Unch. April -June figures were 5% up on down by 34 %. Sales of $3.6 million over the year the retail price index 59 411/4 Motorola Inc. 25 106 523/4 513/. 52% + % last year. The 35.5 million units down by 25 %. Unsubstantiated re- 33% 19%. North American Philips 8 5. 2934 29% 29% + y. went up by 21 %, indicating that the shipped during the first six months ports suggest cartridge sales im- 23% 14% Pickwick International 7 79 159: 151/4 151/2 Unch. industry's price rises are not keeping 5 2'% Playboy 25 51 31/2 31/2 31/2 + % represented a 3% drop, but their proved July pace with inflation. during and August, pos- 3094 18%. RCA 14 327 2734 271/4 279. + '1 value was, at $81.18 million, up by sibly reflecting purchases by car - 10% 8% Sony 27 623 9 83/4 8% - % 40'/. 16 Superscope Noting that the trade value of the 2 %. Within these figures some recov- using holiday makers. 8 113 24'1 24% 24'/e + % 47% 269 Tandy 9 261 33'/. 32% 33% + 3. 10% 51/4 Telecor 7 28 8 7% 7'h + 9. 4% 19. Telex 10 17 3 29. 2% - 7% 29. Tenna 9 17 49. 4'1 4% Unch. Breaking Big! 1392 8% Transamerica 9 260 13'1 13 131/4 + % Arista's Net Jumps 15 8% 20th Century 11 82 93. 91/2 9% - 253/. 179, Warner Comm. 25 273 21% 19% 21% + 1% "THIS MELODY 40% 23% Zenith 16 176 32% 31% 31% - % In OVER THE P-E Saks Bld Ask OVER THE P-E Sales Bld Ask IS FOR MY 56.5% 12 Months COUNTER COUNTER NEW YORK -With $30.4 million Pictures Corp.'s sales volume from ABKCO, Inc. 58 0 2 in worldwide net revenues this past continuing a 50% 2V. Schwartz Bros. 10 0 1V. 21/2 BABY" operations, gain Gates Learjet 3 267 8'/. 8% Wallich's Dakar DK -4557 fiscal year ended June 26, a solid from the 6% of fiscal 1975. GIRT 5 24 531 5% Music City 94 9x 56.5% increase from the prior year, Goody, Sam 3 o 1% 2% Kustom Elec. 7 10 2% 3'/. by The label looms even more impor- Integrity Ent. 3 Arista Records now accounts for o % % Orrox Corp. 0 2 3/. 1 tant in the future, now that the two Koss Corp. 6 20 43. 5'/. Memorex 7 79 211/2 211 M. Josephson 4 2 BEN MONROE more than 9% of parent Columbia Screen Gems publishing arms have 734 7% Recoton 27 8 43. 4 %4 been sold to EMI, and despite a fourth quarter sales decline -its first since being established- Arista is looking forward to its best year on CONCERT the bottom line. HAVE KNOWLEDGE- Salesperson Wanted In U.S. operations alone, the label PROGRAMS reports a 67% increase in net reve- WILL TRAVEL Leader in its field requires nues and a 364% gain in operating 28 years record industry Posters, profit, according to Elliot Goldman, aggressive salesperson to experience, including dis- travel nationwide calling on As recommended in Billboard's Financial Reports, executive vice president. Net fourth tributor sales, distributor mass merchandisers, record Top Soul Singles Picks in quarter revenues were even with last Brochures executive management, and tape distributors and week of Sept. 18th year due to the lack of major re- leases, but operating profits were up manufacturer sales, manu- jobbers for the company's BEN MONROE -This Melody Is For My Baby and other 22 %, he accessory line. Excellent op- producer: Ben Monroe: says. facturer executive man- 14:30); writers: Ben Monroe - Levi Monroe -Sandra Drayton; publishers: Julio- Brian/ on time quality Worldwide net revenues in the agement. EXPERIENCE portunity for the right person. Squaw Prod. Ltd.. BMI. Dakar 4557 [Brunswick). job printing. April -June period were down 11% to PLUS. For Your DJ $6.194 million from the 1975 figure Copy Reply Box 857 Write or Call: By the Printing Division of of $6.949 million. This is also attrib- Billboard Publications, Inc. uted to holding up all new major LP Jerry Weiner Billboard Dakar Records 2160 Patterson Street releses in the U.K. until the quarter (213) 345 -1366 or 888 Seventh Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio 45214 starting July I, including the Bay 1515 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10036 New York, N.Y. 10019 (213) 342 -6310 513/381 -6450 City Rollers album. (212) 541 -9860 During fiscal 1976, Goldman points out that 24 of the 36 albums released by Arista made the charts, with 12 in the top 30, and 30 of 70 R ACK JOBBERS singles hit the charts, with 11 in the WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS ITAPE & RECORD PROMOTIONS I top 10. He claims album sales up 87% over the prior year, and single I I volume up 92 %. L.I. Looking ahead, Goldman antici- I N.Y. PHONE: pates even greater gains in fiscal PHONE: (516) 379 -5151 (212) 895 -3930 371 South Main St. (516) 379 -5760 1977 due to initial sales of new LPs (212) 895 -3931 Freeport, N.Y. 11520- U.S.A. (516) 379 -5761 by Barry Manilow and the Bay City Rollers, plus product due soon from LOUT OF NEW YORK STATE, CALL TOLL FREE 800 -645 -37471 Melissa Manchester, Eric Carmen, I I (Continued on page 86) I I

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www.americanradiohistory.com www.americanradiohistory.com 10 General News $1.3 Mil Cleve. Record Store On Way Wayne Expands His Continued from page 1 Transcontinent has set aside a expanding role in record manufac- close to $1 million worth of inven- $150,000 advertising budget to pro- turing and distribution (Trans - tory featuring "every available mote the shop which will be mer- continent owns Amherst Records, Intl Disk, Pub Deals record and tape on the market to- chandised through print, radio and and distributes a number of other day." "Forty -four permanent em- television advertising, as well as in small labels) will play an important LOS ANGELES -Independent ployes will be on hand to ensure the buses, taxicabs and billboards. An role in ensuring the success of the publisher Artie Wayne is supplying smooth running of the shop which estimated 5,000 T- shirts will also be Record Theater. RADCLIFFE JOE disco music to international record will feature such innovative ideas as given away in the opening days of companies via two firms he's formed special conveyor belts and special the shop. in the U.S. checkout counters for tape buyers. Silver discounts industry specula- Memphis Writers Wayne formed the Bottom Line, Silver explains that all customers tion that the ambitious venture may Firm Up Showcase Inc., with former Beach Boys' bass will have to do is drop the tapes of be hurt by the increasing nationwide player Jack Conrad to supply disco their choice onto the belt which will trend towards discounting of mer- MEMPHIS - Memphis Song- records to foreign markets by using take the product directly to special chandise. He points out that Buffalo writers Assn. stages its third annual studio musicians and singers instead cashiers. is unique in that it is not adversely Showcase at 2 p.m. Nov. 14 in the of "high priced acts." According to Silver, the Record affected by big -city trends. "Record Nonconnah Ballroom of the Hilton Wayne also helped in the forma- Inn. Theater is a pilot project for other prices are pretty stable up here," he tion of Love On Love Enterprises, supermarkets of sound planned by assures. Evelyn Graves, chairman of the Inc. which provides more roman- Transcontinent. Buffalo was se- According to Silver, research has association, says a special feature tically oriented music. Two offbeats, will be the performance of the song is lected for the shop because of its shown that there is a big cache of un- Love On Love Orchestra currently Partners: Artie Wayne (left) with which won the association's contest recording proximity to several important mar- tapped potential record buyers in its second LP, while Love - Tim Whittset of Chrysalis Music of for the best bicentennial song, Mar- kets both in Canada and the U.S. the country, and the concept of the quakes has performed in France. England. Buffalo is a stone's throw away from record supermarket is geared at gie Shaffer's "Happy Birthday, Wayne and the two companies Hamilton and Toronto, Ont., and wooing these buyers who would oth- America." have three albums awaiting release Rochester and Syracuse, N.Y. erwise he disinclined to go shopping Talent appearing will be: Ace overseas and three others in the pro- exclusive deals with Able Records of In addition there are several for records. Cannon; the Laymen; Bill Strom; duction stages. Canada. nearby universities including the "This move also endorses our the Vapers Band; Lou Roberts; Pa- Presently, Wayne has distribution He has also signed subpublishing triotic; J.B. Bowie the Univ. of Buffalo which Silver pre- faith in the music business," adds and Southern deals with GTO Records and Power deals for Artie Wayne Music Vic dicts will have the largest campus in Silver, who feels that his firm's mer- Express Band; Conwill; Roy El- Exchange Records (England), Wiz- (ASCAP) and Wayne Art Music liott; Marlin Mel the nation in a few short years. chandising expertise, as well as its Grasham; Haynie ard Records, EMI (Australia); Baga- (BMI) with Chrysalis Music in Eng- and the Fairhaven Gospel Group; telle Music, Disques Carare, Phono - land; Wantanabe Music, Japan; As- Sheil Hern; Tommy Tucker; Jerry gram, Disque Ibach (France); EMI, sociated Music Pty., Australia; Fin- Lee Smith; Marsha Mathews and CBS, Ariola and Global (Germany); ger Music, Germany, and Multitone Red Williams. Phonogram, Dureco (Benelux), and Music BV, Scandanavia. Betamax Programming For L.A. Soon Continued from page 1 gramming first, then move into other recording in stand -alone deck for- $15 -$20 for rental, overnight to a areas such as theatrical films re- mat is about $920, plus $20 for a week. leased for non -theatrical use, and blank 120 -minute videocassette. Details on the pilot test that will eventually music and other popular This is comparable with Japanese involve selected Sony dealers in the entertainment. prices of about $1,050 for the Sony L.A. area are being worked out with Sony, while not participating `of- Betamax deck with tuner /timer, and Bob Kimball, Western regional sales ficially" in any of the programming $15.50 for a one -hour cassette (with manager, and Jay Crane, Western tests announced thus far, apart from a two -hour unit reportedly on the broadcast sales manager, with Vern its Paramount joint venture, has a market soon); the Sanyo- Toshiba V- Brisson, national sales manager, big stake in their success- partic- Cord II deck at $1,155 with timer, consumer products, approving the ularly with competition announced and $23.50 for a one -hour full -field The following statement is be- program, Ewing reports. for entry in the U.S. from at least or two -hour skip -field cassette; and ing made by Shapiro, Bernstein & Among major Betamax dealers in three major sources. the Matsushita VX -2000 deck at Co. Inc. in order to prevent L.A. are such chains as the May Co., JVC is the latest entry in the home $755 with timer, and $26 for a 100 - any Broadway, Federated Electronics, video stakes, announcing a two -hour minute cassette. confusion: Bullock's and Pacific Stereo, with all "Video Home System" to be intro- The Sanyo- Toshiba unit is due for dealers to be offered the opportunity duced in Japan next month, and in U.S. introduction this fall, and the to join the test, he says. America sometime in 1977. Initial Matsushita, through Quasar and "We welcome any participation of 1. The investment price with tuner /timer for off-air possibly Panasonic, later this year. of Columbia Pic- this kind," emphasizes Harvey tures Industries, Inc. in Columbia Pic- Schein, Sony Corp. of America pres- tures Music Corporation, acquired by ident. "Just as with Time -Life and Teletronics' Home Video, we will co- Shapiro, Bernstein & Co. Inc. pursuant operate with everybody interested in to prior agreements, was a minor aspect providing viable programming for of the total operations of the music pub- what we believe is the home video system of the future. We're in this for Sound Guard lishing division of Columbia Pictures the long pull." Industries, Inc. recently acquired by af- Ewing emphasizes that the test keeps your good sounds filiates of EMI Limited. has no connection with any other project previously announced by sounding Sony, including the joint distribu- good. 2. tion venture with Paramount that is In accordance with its agreements not expected to get underway in test with Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., markets for another six to 12 months Shapiro, Bernstein & Co. Inc. is required under the direction of Les Wunder - man of Wunderman, Ricotta & to cause the name of Columbia Pictures Kline (Billboard, Aug. 14). Music Corporation to be changed to a The initial 37 hours of programs, name which does not include the words which may also be offered as half- hour cassettes as well, are to be du- "Columbia" or "Columbia Music" or plicated on one of the first D -500 any variation thereof. Columbia Pic- Betamax duplicators and 12 -slave tures Music Corporation will be merged units due for the U.S., Ewing says. He anticipates at least 5,500 cassettes into The Shapiro, Bernstein Organiza- for the initial test, and says all will tion. incorporate the new Sony CBX dub - 24 HOUR proof interface, without which any such marketing is impossible. FREIGHT -PAID SERVICE Sports World Cinema began with ski films for sale to resort areas, and gradually branched out to tennis, ACCESSORIES motorsports and other activities, A single buying source for all your accessory needs Ewin notes. Initial programs were in Super 8m.m. film cassettes for Tech- A.I. 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www.americanradiohistory.com 14 General News C'right Bill Near Goal In House, Senate REGGAE STILL DOMINANT Continued from page 1 been well represented at hearings, Rep. Kastenmeier pointed out Copyrights Subcommittee and also and the rate is acceptable to them. that a total royalty of only $8.5 mil- Island Expanding chairman of the Senate Appropria- Rep. Kastenmeier pointed out lion would come out of the cable in- tions Committee. that the historically controversial dustry gross of several billion dollars jukebox rate had held steady in Sen- a year, and that small cable systems The House Rules Committee Its Rock Roster ate and House revision proceedings would pay so little it is doubtful if members had only a few mild ques- for 10 years. the minimal cost would be passed By ED HARRISON tions to put to Rep. Robert W. Kas - He said the only recent jukebox is- onto subscribers. tenmeier (D- Wis.). chairman of the sue concerns operators' objections to The flaming cable issue has LOS ANGELES -Predominately Palmer's third Island LP and major Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, having rates reviewed by the Copy- cooled to where its association established as a reggae oriented la- tour. Civil Liberties and the Administra- right Royalty Commission set up in (NCTA) and copyright proprietors bel. Island Records plans expansion Although his first two albums sold tion ofJustice, which has hammered the bill to relieve Congress of royalty are satisfied with the bill's royalty of its progressive pop roster while so- only moderately well. it produced a out the House version of the Senate - rate disputes. formula, and there is nojurisdictio- lidifying its dominance in the reggae semi hit, "Sneakin' Sally Thru The passed copyright revision bill S.22. Rep. Delbert Latta (R -Ohio) won- nal conflict with the House Com- field. Alley," that received heavy radio Rep. airplay. In addition to the radio and John Young (D -Tex.) dered if the copyright fees to be paid merce Committee in this go- around, While Bob Marley remains the la- wanted to know the $8 print ads and merchandising dis- about annual by cable tv under its compulsory li- Kastenmeier explained. bel's stellar attraction, Island is beef- per box first -time music plays, Valenziano says Island will jukebox cense to use copyrighted tv program- In any case, Congress will prob- ing up its releases of pop acts which royalty in the He take it one step further. performance bill. ming would mean higher rates to ably have to act in future years on now include Robert Palmer, Stevie was satisfied Rep. Kastenmeier's A television campaign is planned by subscribers with consequent com- the changing scene of cable tv and Winwood, Automatic Man, Go fea- assurance that the operators had plaints to Congress. other new technological uses of turing Yamashtu /Winwood/ to coincide with the album's release. It will consist of easy sell, concept copyrighted materials. Shrieve, Jim Cappaldi, Chieftains, spots. The subcommittee chairman em- Osibisa, Jess Rhodden and song- Nuccio says that Island phasized that this complex legisla- writer Gavin Christopher, who au- lost ground in the pop field because of a tion is the least controversial of the thored many of Rufus' hits. copyright bills to come before Con- faulty distribution deal with Capitol gress in the past decade. The dilu- "Our main thrust in the next year that was terminated in 1975. In addi- will tion of opposition was evident by the be pop, the continuation of reg- tion, the company's main offices are approval of the Judiciary Com- gae and new signings when an artist located in England under the aus- mittee with only one dissenting vote. fits into the Island lineup," says pices of founder Chris Blackwell custom hinestoning Happily for the subcommittee, Charley Nuccio, label president. who instituted Island's reggae craze custom tailoring Rep. Kastenmeier asked for and got With 25% in the U.S. specializing in stage costumes vermin of the Island roster de- a rule limiting general debate on the voted to reggae acts, most "We're primarily a progressive SKY says thanks to: bill to pop label." says Nuccio. "We broke We create great ads, album one hour during the floor ac- prominently Marley & the Wailers, covers, tape labels, catalogs - tion. Toots & the Maytals, the Heptones, acts in England like Cat Stevens, CAROLYN WILLIS You name it. We also set type Reportedly only about three Burning Spear and Third World, Jethro Tull and Brian Ferry, which make stats, and can even do diffused in the U.S. because the acts the printing in our own plant. amendments will be brought up on plans for major promotional cam- JIM STAFFORD Let us show you what creati- the floor. These must be printed paigns are in progress for pop acts were coming in on other labels. The French T- shirts from $12.00 vity & service mean. three days ahead in the Congres- that Island is confident will be top never got a feel for one company." sional Record, and will be consid- sellers. He affirms that Island will not get 1116 N. Crescent Heights Blvd. Leo -Myles Associates ered under a rule limiting comment involved in bidding wars for top Bill (at Santa Monica Blvd.) 160 East 56th Street Dept. A3 to five minutes per member. All of Valenziano. marketing direc- name acts, although from the finan- West Hollywood, CA 90046 NYC,NY 10022 Tel:758-3232 which considerably shortens the tor, says that an intensive marketing cial end, having a Peter Frampton (213) 650 -5800 / time needed for passage on the floor. campaign is slated to coincide with on the roster is enticing. "Aesthet- Supplying the Graphic needs of the record industry for 20 yeah. the October release of Robert ically wise, we're okay." he says. 2 Publishing Firms Combined NEW YORK -Shapiro. Bernstein & Co. has acquired full ownership of the Columbia Pictures Music Corp. and will integrate its catalog com- pletely within its own corporate structure. RECORD SERVICE OF OHIO The merger will not affect exploi- 1801 East 40th Street tation of the catalog, which has been Cleveland. Ohio 44103 216 361 -2650 administered by Shapiro, Bernstein If they since its creation as a joint venture left out the between it and Columbia Pictures some 30 years ago. ALL LABEL SPECIALS material for The catalog, heavily weighted in tomorrow's film music properties, did not figure big meeting... in the purchase recently by EMI or Screen Gems /Columbia Music, un- LP's X339 EACH til then a fully owned property of $6.98 Mfr. List Columbia Pictures Industries (CPI). Under the agreement between the two parties, purchase of CPI's inter- "NEVER A MINIMUM -NEVER A MAXIMUM" est in the firm requires that the name "Columbia" no longer be associated with the catalog. THIS $1 50 you can Sears & Racks 12" DISCO 45's WEEK have it tonight. Continued from page 1 Tell them to get said. The program, as visualized, it on American's would have Lieberman and Marsh buying LP inventories in the three Priority Parcel warehouses. There would be result- . ALL Service. ant returns to labels, as the rackers 45's BOX LOTS a. 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www.americanradiohistory.com 16 Arista Sales Meeting Report

Promotion Seminar: Leading a discussion on promotion are, left to right, Sam Karamanos, associate director of singles promotion; Hank Talbert, vice presi- dent of r &b promotion; Richard Palmese, director of national promotion; Da- vid Carrico, vice president of promotion; and Perry Cooper, associate director of album promotion. Funky Guests: Several key executives join the Funky Kings as backup singers. Pictured, left to right, are Jack Temp - chin of the Kings, Mike Klanfner of Arista, Jules Shear of the Kings, Robert Feiden of Arista, Richard Stekol of the Kings, Clive Davis, Greg Leisz of the Kings, Roger Birnbaum of Arista and Bill Bodine of the Kings. Promotional Gamut Arista Execs Stress Interdependence Continued from page 3 tion in the marketplace makes it nec- "We can't delegate the entire ad- Covered By Execs see those who move from one to the essary for each person to become an vertising responsibility to the field SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -The facet approach to jazz by Arista is other and find there is so much that expert and well informed. because we must custom -fit an im- broad range of promotional activi- serving a two -fold purpose- finan- they weren't aware of. You should Davis emphasized the value of age- building campaign and adver- ties was discussed at the Arista con- cial reimbursement and cultural not limit yourself to one defined uni- Arista's identity within the industry tising approach including the words vention's promotion meeting service. He cited Arista /Freedom verse." as a label breaking artists rather of motivating copy that will get headed by promotion executives Mi- and the Savoy reissues as examples. He also touched on the impor- than records. He stated that each , someone into the store," he said. of chael Klenfner, David Carrico, tance of a promotion person to es- the artists is also concerned with im- Another topic of Davis' address Hank Talbert and Richard Palmese. (Continued on page 86) tablish and maintain relationships. age and a career, and no two are was the importance of the feedback Covered was the involvement of In addition, he said fierce competi- handled in the same way. gained from the recent retailer dia- independent distributors, the impor- logs. He also stressed the need for tance of store reports, dissemination specific analysis from the Arista 33 LP Cuts of home office information, confer- field staff. ence calls, coordination, backup and it costs $1,200 to advertise a "If on FM emphasis for certain album -ori- Spice Meet radio station in your marketplace, ented product. the question is not whether SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.- Sixteen sales Regional promotion staff struc- were helped but did we really get artists and 33 LP cuts were featured ture, with regard to utilizing the rest at the product presentation sufficient sales to justify a return on at the of the staff, was also discussed. that investment," he stated. Arista convention, including many Klenfner talked about the value Following Davis was Gordon new acts 'heard by the staff for the of special promotions such as live Bossin, vice presidenT of marketing. first time. broadcasts, station visits and spe- He said that after only two years in Clive Davis governed over the ses- cially- devised radio contests to sion, operation, Arista has established it- interjecting his own feelings "create real excitement." between cuts. self as a major force in the business. Davis also asked the Steve Backer, the label's exclusive He listed several measurable assembled to rate certain cuts, simi- cri- independent producer of jazz prod- teria for growth over the past year lar to the way he did at his recent re- uct, told the gathering that the multi- gional retail including a 75% increase in the size dialogs throughout the of the field force, significantly better country. Artists penetration of airplay and an even featured at this session higher chart to rebase ratio than the were Barry Manilow, the Bay City year before. Rollers, the Outlaws (an edited Bossin emphasized the impor- single version of their "Green Grass And High Tides tance of developing a national per- "), Jennifer Warnes spective in order to keep pace with (formerly known as Jennifer Warren the increasing demands from the on the Smothers Brothers show), Mr. company's expansion. Big (the hot new British band), Da- vid Forman He pointed to the company's ad- (whose LP was released dition of local marketing managers, immediately after the confab), Gen- eral Johnson which resulted in high visibility at (former lead singer of the point of purchase and provided the Chairmen of the Board), Baby retail feedback from the regions. Grand (a new group from Phila- delphia), Mason, A sales /marketing seminar led by Harvey the Hud- Jon Peisinger, director of national Amused Exec: David Carrico, vice son Brothers, Gil Scott -Heron, Lou Reed, Patti Smith and the Alpha sales, outlined a series of new ad- president of promotion, listens as ministrative and budgetary policies Jon Peissinger outlines the direc- Band (featuring David Mansfield, T -Bone designed to work best with the tion the marketing meetings will Burnett and Steven Soles from above- mentioned regional structure. take. the Rolling Thunder Revue). Control of budgets for concert tickets, parties, receptions, radio contests and additional display ma- terials now will be dispersed to each FOR A COMPLETE FILL of the eight regional marketing man- CARACO agers. RECORDS & TAPES On All Major Label Also, in a major departure from SOUL POP REGGAE & CALYPSO former policy, he announced estab- BEATS THEM ALL! lishment of a distributor advertising LP's & 45's fund, "DAF," which will give them control over a certain portion of the Ask anybody In the business and total advertising budget. they will tell you who has the best CALL COX It will be distributed to each re- gion on a market -share basis, with selection in America of All Soul & Pop 45's 600 ea Box Lots the actual funds issued from the re- All Reggae & gional marketing manager to the Calypso 45's 690 ea .650 ea. distributor on a monthly basis. CUTOUT 8 -TRACK TAPES Local budgets and national ad-

LP's (6.98 list) $3.59 ea. . ea 3.39 vertising campaign dollars will sup- for LP's Reggae plement these funds, according to Send our Catalog Peisinger. & Calypso $3.69 and up and see for yourself. Prior to the product presentation Best Across the Board Deal on 45's by Davis, at the end of the conven- tion, Michael Klenfner, promotion vice president, presented special gerA944 sc c/u COX'S Record Dist. Corp. awards to several staff members. BROOKLYN'S YOUNGEST AND Bill Scull was named promotion FASTEST GROWING ONE -STOP man of the year and Judd Seigal was 507 High St. Burlington, N.J. 08016 162 Park Place, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11217 (212) 638 -5075 awarded marketing man of year (609) 386 -3288 honors.

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www.americanradiohistory.com 18 Billboard Album Radio Action Playlist Top Ad Ons Top Requests /Airplay * Regional Breakouts & National Breakouts Based on station playlists through Thursday (9/16/76) Top Add Ons- National Top Requests /Airplay - National National Breakouts

TED NUGENT -Free For All (Epic) LINDA RONSTADT- Hasten Down The Wind (Asylum) LYNYRD SKYNYRD -One More For The Road (MCA) LYNYRD SKYNYRD -One More For The Road (MCA) TED NUGENT -Free For All (Epic) TED NUGENT -Free For All (Epic) BRYAN FERRY-Let's Stick Together (Atlantic) RICHIE HAVENS -The End Of The Beginning (A &M) PAT TRAVERS - (Polydor) OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS -Men From Earth (A &M) BOSTON -(Epic) AMBROSIA- Somewhere I've Never Traveled (20th Cent.)

KISW-FM- Seattle KIEW -FM- Dallas WCOLFM- Columbus WKDA -FM- Nashville WOUR -FM- Syracuse /Utica ADD ONS -The four key prod- LYNYRD SKYNYRD -One More For The BOB DYLAN-Hard Rain (Columbia) BRYAN FERRY Stick Together ucts added at the radio stations LYNYRD SKYNYRD-One Mori For The BOB DYLAN -Hard Rain (Columbia) -Let's Road (MCA) At St. Dunstans (Atlantic) listed; as determined by station Road (MCA) MONTROSE -Jump On It (Warner CARAVAN -Blind Dog TED NUGENT-Free For All (Epic) personnel. Brothers) (Arista) LYNYRDSKYNYRD -One More For The OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS -Men JOHN NITZINGER- Lives Better Electrically TOP REQUESTS /AIRPLAY- RICHIE HAVENS -The End Of The Beginning Road (MCA) From Earth (A &M) (20th Cent.) TED NUGENT- Free For AII (Epic) The four products registering (A &M) ROSALIE SORRELS-If I Could Be The Rain THE STILLS- YOUNGBAND- LongMayYou ARLOGUTHRIE- Amigo(Reprise) TOMMY BOLIN- Private Eyes (Columbia) the greatest listener requests TED NUGENT -Free For All (Epic) (Folk Legacy) Run (Warner /Reprise) OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS -Men and airplay; as determined by AMBROSIA- Somewhere I've Never From Earth (A &M) LYNYRD SKYNYRD -One More For The OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS-Men station personnel. TED NUGENT -Free For All (Epic) Traveled (20th Cent.) THE STILLS-YOUNG BAND-Long May You Road (MCA) From Earth (A &M) BREAKOUTS -Billboard Chart ALSTEWART -Year Of The Cat (Janus) JUDY COLLINS-Bread & Roses (Elektra) Run (Warner /Reprise) KLAATU- (Capitol) TOMMY BOLIN -Private Eyes (Columbia) Dept. summary of Add Ons and * LINDARONSTADT- Hasten Down The Wind BOSTON- (Epic) Requests /Airplay information * * HEART -Dream boat Annie (Mushroom KGB -Motion(MCA) * HEART-Dreamboat Annie (Mushroom Records) to reflect greatest product ac- * STEVE MILLER -Fly Like An Eagle (Capitol) * HEART- Dreamboat Annie (Mushroom MICHAEL DINNER -Tom Thumb The Records) * Town tivity at regional and national TED NUGENT -Free For All (Epic) Records) * ROD STEWART-A Night On The Dreamer (Fantasy) * * PETER FRAMPTON- Frampton Comes Alive (Warner Brothers) - levels. PETER FRAMPTON -Frampton Comes Alive * JOHN KLEMMER- Barefoot Ballet (ABC) * JEFFERSON STARSHIP -Spitfire (Grunt) * * AMBROSIA- Somewhere I've Never (R &M) * BOZSCAGGS -Silk Degrees(Columbia) * KLBJ-FM -Austin Traveled (20th Cent.) * LINDA RONSTADT- Hasten Down The Wind Western Region RUSTY WEIR -Black Hat Saloon (Columbia) * LINDA ROHSTADT- Hasten Down The Wind * DAVIDBROMBERG- Howlate'llYaPlayTil' KOME -FM -San Jose (Asylum) TED NUGENT -Free For All (Epic) (Asylum) (Fantasy) WORJ-FM -Orlando TOP ADD ONS: LYNYRDSKYNYRD -One More For The BRYAN FERRY-Let's Stick Together WZMF-FM- Milwaukee * ORLEANS -Wakin' &Dreamin' (Asylum) Road (MCA) (Atlantic) For The LYNYRD SKYNYRD-One More WM M R -FM -Philadelphia OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS -Men From TED NUGENT -Free For All (Epic) HAVENS The Beginning CARAVAN- Blind Dog at St. Dunstans Road (MCA) last- .AxM RICHIE -The End Of (Arista) RICHIE HAVENS-The End Of The Beginning DAVID BROMBERG -How Late II Ya Play Til' LYNYRD SKYNYRD -One More For The Road (A &M) AMBROSIA- Somewhere I've Never (Fantasy) MCA NEKTAR-A Tab In The Ocean (Passport) (A &M) TOMMY BOLIN-Private Eyes (Columbia) Traveled (20th Cent.) TED NUGENT -Free For All (Epic) OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS-Men BRYAN FERRY- Let's Stick Together ARLOGUTHRIE-Amigo (Warner /Reprise) GRAHAM PARKER -Howlin' Wind BRYAN FERRY -Let's Stick Together (Atlantic) BRYAN FERRY -Let's Stick Together From Earth (A &M) (Atlantic) PATTRAVERS- (Polydor) (Mercury) (Atlantic) JJ.CALE- Troubadour (Shelter) * JESSE WINCHESTER -Let The Rough Side BONNIE BRAN LETT- Ladies Choice JOAN ARMATRADING -(A &M) STANLEY CLARKE-School Days TED NUGENT -Free For All (Epic) * Drag (Bearsville) *TOP REQUEST /AIRPLAY: * JEFFERSON STARSHIP- Spitfire (Grunt) (Nemperor) (Capricorn) OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS -Men MOTHER'SFINEST-(Epic) AMBROSIA -Somewhere I've Never LINDA RONSTADT- Hasten Down The Wind * RICHIE HAVENS-The End Of The, Beginning FUNKY KINGS-(Arista) From Earth (A &M) Traveled (20th Cent.) (Asylum) (A &M) STANLEY CLARKE -School Days * RICK DERRINGER- Derringer (Blue Sky) PETER FRAMPTON- Frampton Comes Alive * MONTROSE -Jump On It (Warner (Nemperor) LYNYRD SKYNYRD -One More For The (AO) Brothers) TED NUGENT- Free For All (Epic) Road (MCA) * * HALL & OATES- Bigger Than Both Of Us YAMASHTA, WINWOOD, SHRIEVE -Go (Island) Midwest Region LINDA ROHSTADT- Hasten Down The Wind STEVE MILLER Like An Eagle (Capitol) (RCA) TOMMY BOLIN- Private Eyes (Columbia) TED NUGENT -Free For All (Epic) * * -Fly (Asylum) * HEART- Dreamboat Annie (Mushroom * GINOVANNELLI -The Gist Of The Gemini * JOAN ARMATRADING -(A &M) JEFFERSON STARSHIP -Spitfire (Grunt) TOP ADD (A &M) BREAKOUTS: * ONS: Records) * HALL & OATES-Bigger Than Both Of Us HEART-Dreamboat Annie (Mushroom * YAMASHTA, WINWOOD, SHRIEVE-Go * (RCA) (Epic) TED NUGENT -Free For All (Epic) TED NUGENT -free For All (Island) Records) LYNYRD SKYNYRD -One More For The Road * UNDA RONSTADT- Hasten Down The Wind LYNYRD SKYNYRD -One More For The Road Southeast Region * LINDA RONSTADT- Hasten Down The Wind M (Asylu m) (MCA, FA BRYAN FERRY -Let's Stick Together (Atlantic) (Asylum) BRYAN FERRY -Let's Stick Together (Atlantic) * JOHN KLEMMER- Barefoot Ballet (ABC) FUNKY KINGS- (Arista) PAT TRAVERS - (Polydor) Southwest Region TOP ADD ONS: WLIR -FM -New York RICHIE HAVENS -The End Of The Beginning Northeast Region TOP ADD ONS: iA &M) TOMMYBOLIN- PrivateEyes(Columbia) LYNYRD SKYNYRD -One More For The Road -I- KLOS -FM -Los Angeles *TOP REQUEST /AIRPLAY: WIGGY BITS-(Polydor) OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS -Men From (MCA) TOP ADD ONS: OZARK MOUNTANLDAREDEVILS-Men Earth (A &M) BOSTON- (Epic) BEE GEES-Children Of The World (RSO) LYNYRD SKYNYRD -One More For The Road SILVER -(Arista) From Earth (A &M) Run BLUE OYSTER CULT- Agents Of Fortune (Co OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS From THE STILLS-YOUNG BAND -Long May You -Men (MCA) lambia) TED NUGENT -Free For All (Epic) JOHN DENVER- Spirit (RCA) (Warner /Reprise) Earth (UM) TOMMY BOLIN- Private Eyes (Columbia) Together (Atlantic) LINDA RONSTADT- Hasten Down The Wind LYNYRD SKYNYRD-One More For The MICHAEL DINNER -Tom Thumb The BRYAN FERRY -Let's Stick TED NUGENT -Free For All (Epic) For All (Epic) Asylum, TED NUGENT -Free DAVID BROMBERG -How Late!! Ya Play Tit' Road (MCA) Dreamer (Fantasy) TED NUGENT -Free For All (Epic) *TOP REQUEST /AIRPLAY Hasten The Fantasy) FLO & EDDIE- Moving Targets (Columbia) LINDA ROHSTADT- Down Wind OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS-Men iAsylum) From Earth (A &M) *TOP REQUEST /AIRPLAY: BREAKOUTS: HEART- Dreamboat Annie (Mushroom Reo ORLEANS- Wakin' & Dreamin' (Asylum) cards) REQUEST /AIRPLAY: * TED NUGENT -Free For All (Epic) *TOP * LINDA RONSTADT- Hasten Down The Wind TED NUGENT -Free For All (Epic) AMERICAN FLYER- (United Artists) * STANLEY CLARKE -School Days LINDA ROHSTADT- Hasten Down The Wind HALL M OAATES- Bigger Than Both Of Us (RCA) (Asylum) TOMMY BOLIN- Private Eyes (Columbia) GRAND FUNK RAILROAD -Good Singin' Good (Asylum) ORLEANS- Wakin' & Dreamin' (Asylum) (Nemperor) Never Traveled Playio' PETER FRAMPTON-Frampton Comes Alive AMBROSIA- Somewhere I've (MCA) * JEFFERSON STARSHIP-Spittire (Grunt) RICHIE HAVENS -The End Of The Beginning 1.1. CALE- Troubadour (Shelter) (20th Cent.) * * BOZSCAGGS -Silk Degrees(Columbia) TOMMY BOLIN- Private Eyes (Columbia) (A &M) PAT TRAVERS- (Polydor) * DOOBIE BROTHERS-Takin' It To The BREAKOUTS: GINO VANNELLI -The Gist Of The Gemini * AEROSMITH -Rocks (Columbia) Streets (Warner Bros.) RICHIE HAVENS-The End Of The Beginning (A &MI KSML -Lake Tahoe /Reno A &M) WHCNFM- Hartford BREAKOUTS: WABX-FM- Detroit PAULHORN-Altura DoSol(HighSun)(Epic) BEE GEES -Children Of The World (RSO) BOB DYLAN -Hard Rain (Columbia) DAVIDBROMBERG- HowLate'llYaPlayTil' TED NUGENT -Free For All (Epic) JACKIE LOMAX- Livin' For Lovin' (Capitol) LYNYRD SKYNYRD -One More For The Road BREAKOUTS: DAVID BROMBERG -How Late'll Ya Play Til' LYNYRD SKYNYRD -One More For The Road MCA) STANLEY CLARKE-School Days (Fantasy) PAT TRAVERS-(Polydor) (Fantasy) (MCA) AMBROSIA- Somewhere I've Never Traveled (Nemperor) DIRTY TRICKS -Night (Polydor) WIGGY BITS-(Polydor) More For The Road RICHIE HAVENS-The End Of The Beginning lLenU LYNYRD SKYNYRD -One BRYAN FERRY-Let's Stick Together (MEA) LYNYRD SKYNYRD -One More For The PATTRAVERS -(Polydor) (A &M) THE /TOWNSEND BAND- (Warner Road (MCA) DEODATO- VeryTogether(MCA) RUST( WE* -Black Hat Saloon (Columbia) (Atlantic) WMALFM- Washington SANFORD Brothers) GATO BARBIERI- Caliente (A &M) OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS-Men THE SANFORD/TOWNSENDBAND- BEE GEES -Children Of The World (RSO) THESTILIS -YOUNG BAND -Long May You Run * LYNYRD SKYNYRD -One More For The From Earth (A &M) (Warner Bros.) KSHEFM -St. Louis (Warner /Remise) LYNYRD SKYNYRD -One More For The End The Road(MCA) RICHIE HAVENS-The Of Beginning DAVID BROMBERG -How Late'll Ya Play Til' ' * BRYAN FERRY-Let's Stick Together WIGGY BITS-(Polydor) Road (MCA) (A &M) WNEW -FM -New York (Fantasy) (Atlantic) Together * STARZ- (Capitol) BRYAN FERRY -Let's Stick ARLOGUTHRIE -Amigo (Warner /Reprise) SAMMYWALKER- (Warner Bros.) HERBIEHANCOCK- Secrets (Columbia) * PAT METHENY- Bright Size Life (ECM) (Atlantic) * TOMMY BOUN- Private Eyes (Columbia) NEW TONY WILLJAMSUFETIME- Million TED NUGENT -Free For All (Epic) HALL & OATES-Bigger Than Both Of Us * YAMASHTA, WINWOOD, SHRIEVE-Go * TED NUGENT -Free For All (Epic) * PATTRAVERS -(Polydor) Dollar Legs (Columbia) (RCA) (Island) * BOSTON -(Epic) THE SANFORD /TOWNSEND BAND - KWST -Los Angeles OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS-Men WMMS-FM -Cleveland LYNYRD SKYNYRD -One More For The (Warner Bros.) * YAMASHTA, WINWOOD,SHRIEVE -Go From (A (Island) WIGGY BITS-(Polydor) Earth &M) LYNYRD SKYNYRD -One More For The Road (MCA) TOMMY BOLIN- Private Eyes (Columbia) BRYAN FERRY-Let's Stick Together ThESTILI.S.YOUNG BAND-Long May You Road (MCA) TIM WEISBERG-Alive At Last (A &M) THE STILLS-YOUNG BAND- Long May You * RODSTEWART -A Night On The Town (Atlantic) Run (Warner /Reprise) AUTOMATIC MAN- (Island) Run (Warner /Reprise) (Warner Bros.) * YAMASHTA, WINWOOD, SHRIEVE -Go PATTRAVERS -(Polydor) U. CALE -Troubadour (Shelter) MURRY McIAUCHLIN- Boulevard (True ORLEANS- Wakin' & Dreamin' (Asylum) BOB DYLAN -Hard Rain (Columbia) (Island) * OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS-Men FUNKY KINGS-(Arista) North Import) CHUM -FM- Toronto * TOMMY BOLIN- Private Eyes (Columbia) * AMERICAN FLYER -(UnitedArtists) From Earth (A &M) NEW TONY WILLIAMS LIFETIME- Million * RICHIE HAVENS-The End Of The Beginning BEE GEES -Children Of TheWorld(RSO) LYNYRD SKYNYRD -One More For The * TED NUGENT- Free For All (Epic) Dollar Legs (Columbia) * GRAND FUNK RAILROAD -Good Singin' (A &M) HARTMAN- Images (Blue Sky) Good Playin' (MCA) JUDY COLLINS-Bread & Roses (Elektra) Road (MCA) * APRIL WINE -The Whole World's Going DAN * JESSE WINCHESTER -Let The Rough Side (Epic) THE STILLS-YOUNG BAND-Long May You Crazy (London) * BOSTON -(Epic) * SOUTHSIDEJOHNNY & THE ASBURY Drag (Bearsville) BOSTON- Run (Warner /Reprise) BLUE OYSTER CULT -Agents Of Fortune * JUKES -I Don't Wanna Go Home (Epic) BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN -Born To Run TED NUGENT -Free For All (Epic) * BOSTON -(Epic) * TOMMY Private Eyes (Columbia) AMBROSIA- Somewhere I've Never * BOON- * WKTK- FM- Baltimore (Columbia) RICHIE HAVENS-The End Of The Beginning * TED NUGENT-Free For All (Epic) KADI- FM -St. Louis Traveled (20th Cent.) * DAVID SANBORN- Sanborn (Warner Bros.) 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CALE-Troubadour (Shelter) (R &M) TOWER OF Nothin' Stoppin' (Fantasy) KGB -Motion(MCA) POWER-Ain't RUSTY WEIR -Black Hat Saloon (Columbia) OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS -Men JEFFERSON STARSHIP -Spitfire (Grunt) Us Now (Columbia) SAMMY WALKER - (Warner Brothers) BUCKACRE- Morning Comes (MCA) * RICHIE HAVENS -The End Of The Beginning From Earth (A &M) AMBROSIA- Somewhere I've Never BRYAN FERRY- Let's Stick Together THE STILLS- YOUNGBAND- LongMayYou * DR. BUZZARD'S ORIGINAL SAVANNAH (A &M) BEE GEES -Children Of The World (RSO) Traveled (20th Cent.) (Atlantic) Run (Warner /Reprise) BAND -(RCA) J.J. CALE- Troubadour (Shelter) RICHIE HAVENS -The End Of The Beginning MONTROSE -Jump On It (Warner STANLEY CLARKE-School Days DAVID BROMBERG -How Late'll Ya Play Til' © Copyright 1976, Billboard Publi- Brothers) (N emperor) * LINDA RONSTADT- Hasten Down The Wind (A &M) (Fantasy) cations, Inc. 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Based on station playlists through Thursday (9/16/76) TOP ADD ONS - NATIONAL PRIME MOVERS- NATIONAL BREAKOUTS- NATIONAL BARRY MANILOW -This One's For You (Arista) CAPTAIN & TENNILLE- Muskrat Love (A &M) (D) RICK DEES -Disco Duck (RSO) FIREFALL -You Are The Woman (Atlantic) BEE GEES -Love So Right (RSO) LINDA RONSTADT -That'll Be The Day (Asylum) FLASH CADILLAC /CONTINENTAL KIDS -Did You Boogie With Your Baby (Pri- BAY CITY ROLLERS -I Only Want To Be With You (Arista) BAY CITY ROLLERS -I Only Want To Be With You (Arista) vate Stock)

D- Discotheque Crossover KRIZ- Phoenix KYNO- Fresno WTAC -Flint, Mich. WPEZ- Pittsburgh KOMA -Oklahoma City KISS -Beth (Casablanca) NONE BOSTON -More Than A Feeling (Epic) ABBA- Fernando(Atlantic) KISS -Beth (Casablanca) HALL & OATES -She's Gone (Atlantic) HEART -Magic Man (Mushroom) ADD ONS -The two key prod- NORMAN CONNORS -You Are My Starship D EARTH ,WIND &FIRE -Getaway (Columbia) * CHICAGO -If You Leave Me Now * JOHN VALENTI- Anything You Want (Ariola (Buddah) * PETER FRAMPTON -Do You Feel (A &M) 20- ucts added at the radio stations (Columbia) 6.3 * ORLEANS-Still The One (Asylum) 19-11 America) 29-23 9 by station listed; as determined TAVARES -Heaven Must Be Missing An * SWEENY TODD -Roxy Roller (London) 15-8 * CUFF RICHARD-DevilWoman (Rocket)15- D* D* EARTH ,WIND &FIRE -Getaway (Columbia) * CHICAGO- If You Leave Me Now personnel. 9 Angel (Capitol) 11 -8 20 -16 * ALICE COOPER- I Never Cry (W.B.) 13-7 (Columbia) 24-16 PRIME MOVERS -The two KBBC -Phoenix KAKC -Tulsa !ROY- Stockton, Calif. WRIE -Erie, Pa.. products registering the great- WGRD -Grand Rapids BARRY MANILOW -This One's For You GORDON UGHTFOOT -The Wreck Of The est proportionate upward KISS -Beth (Casablanca) D. SALSOUL ORCHESTRA- Nice And Naasty (Arista) BOZ SCAGGS- Lowdown (Columbia) Edmund Fitzgerald (Reprise) movement on the station's COMMODORES -lust To Be Close To You (Salsoul) BEE GEES -Love So Right (RSO) CAPTAIN &TENNILLE- Muskrat Love playlist; as determined by sta- (Motown) NORMAN CONNORS -You Are My Starship * ABBA- Fernando(Atlantic) 32-23 (A &M) TOWER OF POWER -You Ought To Be (Buddah) tion personnel. * D* K.C. & THE SUNSHINE BAND -Shake Your * RICK SPRINGFIELD- TakeAHand * FLASH CADIUAC/CONTI RENTAL KIDS- Chart Having Fun (Columbia) 30-20 Booty(TK)11-4 * NONE BREAKOUTS -Billboard (Chelsea) 33 -26 Did You Boogie With Your Baby (Private D* SPINNERS -Rubberband Man (Atlantic) 7- * Dept. summary of new prod- KTKT-Tucson CHICAGO You Leave Me Now Stock) 26-16 3 * -If ucts exclusive of Add Ons and WIST-Erie, Pa. (Columbia) 9 -6 UNDARONSTADT- That'll Be The Day SPINNERS-Rubberband Man (Atlantic) KGW- Portland * Prime Movers. FLASH (Asylum) HB -22 CAPTAIN &TENNILLE -Muskrat Love Z-96 (WZZM -FM) -Grand Rapids CADILIAC/CONTINENTALKIDS- KISS -Beth (Casablanca) You Boogie With Your Baby (A &M) Did (Private KEU -Tuba GORDON LIGHTFOOT -The Wreck Of The BAYCITYROLLERS-I Only Want To Be With Stock) * HALL & OATES-She's Gone (Atlantic) 23- Edmund You (Arista) d KISS -Beth (Casablanca) 17 Fitzgerald (Reprise) PETER FRAM PTON -Do You Feel (A &M) Pacific Region BEE GEES-Love So Right (RSO) Southwest * BAY CITY ROLLERS-1 Only Want To Be With D* RICK DIES-Disco Duck (RSO) 18 -5 UNDA ROMSTADT- That'll Be The Day * CHICAGO- If You Leave Me Now You (Arista) 26-20 * ORLEANS -Still The One (Asylum) 16.8 (Asylum) (Columbia) 12 -4 * GARY WRIGHT-Made To LoveYou(W.B.) KQEO- * BAY CITY ROLLERS -1 Only Want To Be With 27-15 TOP ADD ONS: Albuquerque KING -Seattle * STEVE MILLER BAND- Roc k'n Me (Capitol) You (Arista) 29-21 27.20 D* RICK DEES-Disco Duck (RSO) 20 -10 BARRY DEVORZON/PERRYBOTKINJR.- BOSTON -More Than A Feeling (Epic) Nadia's Theme (A &M ) WTIX -New Orleans D* R.C. &THESUNSHINEBAND -Shake Your STEVE MILLER BAND- Rock'n Me (Capitol) LINDA ROMSTADT-That'Il Be The Day Southwest Region BEE GEES-Love So Right (RSO) Booty (TK) 10-7 KISS -Bets (Casablanca) (Asylum) BAYCITYROLLERS -I Only Want To Be With * UNDARONSTADT- That'll Be The Day BEE GEES -Love So Right (RSO) * BAYCITYROLLERS -1 Only Want To Be With WAKY- Louisville You (Arista) (Asylum) 29-21 You (Arista) 29-16 TOP ADD ONS: BEACH BOYS-It's O.K. (Brother/Reprise) * STEVE MILLER BAND -Rock's Me (Capitol) (Casablanca) * HALL& OATES-She's Gone (Atlantic) 25- KISS -Beth 26-19 * CHICAGO -If You Leave Me Now 14 PETER FRAMPTON -Do You Feel (A &M) BAT CITY ROLLERS -I Only Want To Be With (Columbia) 12-8 KENO -Las Vegas * PRIME MOVERS: 'ORB- Spokane You (Arista) * CHICAGO -If You Leave Me Now * JEFFERSON STARSHIP -With Your Love BARRY MANILOW -This One's For You BEE GEES -Love So Right (RSO) BARRY MANILOW -This One's For You (Columbia) 19-10 (Grunt) 13-10 (Arista) CAPTAIN a TENNILLE- Muskrat Love (ARM) BAY CITY ROLLERS-I Only Want To Be With (Arista) SUN -Wanna Make KEEL - Shreveport You (Arista) BEE GEES-Love SoRight(RSO) * Love (Capitol) 10-4 BEE GEES- Love So Right (RSO) STEVE MILLER BLIND- Rock'n Me (Capitol) * STEVE MILLER BAND- Rock'n Me (Capitol) WBGN -Bowling Green BARRY MANILOW -This One's For You BAT CITY ROLLERS -1 Only Want To Be With CHICAGO -If You Leave Me Now (Columbia) 25.19 * (Arista) You (Arista) HB -22 UNDA ROMSTADT- That'll Be The Day * PRIME MOVERS: * BAY CITY ROLLERS- I Only Want To Be With CAPTAIN & TENNILLE-Muskrat Love KISS (Casablanca) HB -23 (Asylum) You (Arista) 27 -21 * -Beth (D) RICK DEES -Disco Duck (RS0) (A &M)

KTAC -Tacoma HARRY MAN ILOW- T his For LINDA RONSTADT-That'll Be The Day BREAKOUTS: One's You (Asy * BARRY DEVORZON/ PERRY BOTKINJR.- (Arista) lum) Pacific Northwest Region UNDA ROMSTADT- That'll Be The Day Nadia's Theme (A &M) 20-10 BUIE OYSTER CULT -(Don't Fear) The Reaper BARRY MANILOW (Asylum) * HEART -Magic Man (Mushroom) 24.15 JOHN VALENTI- Anything You Want (Ariola -This One's For You (Arista) (Columbia) * HALL & OATES -She s Gone (Atlantic) America) 25-18 TOP ADD ONS. BEE GEES- Love So Right (RSO) * OUIM NETYTON- JOHN -Don t Stop BLUE OYSTER CULT-(Don't Fear) The Reaper D* RICKDEES -Disco Duck(RS0)14.7 Believin' (MCA) HB-19 101N1 VALENTI- Anything You Want (Anal', BREAKOUTS: Midwest Region * HEART -Magic Man (Mushroom) 25 -19 WGCL -Cleveland America) KCPX -Salt Lake City HAIL & TES -She s Gone (Atlantic) i BOSTON -More Than A Feeling (Epic) KISS-Beth (Casablanca) TOP ADD ONS: KHJ -Los Angeles BLUE OYSTER CULT -(Dort Fear) The Reaper JOHN VALENTI- Anything You Want (Ariola (Columbia) America) CAPTAIN &TENNILLE -Muskrat Love BEACH BOYS-It's O.K. (Brothers /Reprise) (A STEVE MD.LERBAND-Rock'nMe(Capitol) &M) BARRE MANILOW-This One's For You (Arista) STARBUCK -1 Got To Know (Private Stock) (D) RICK DEES -Disco Duck (RSO) * CHICAGO -If You Leave Me Now * BARRY DEVORZON/PERRYBOTKINJR.- HALL & OATES -She's Gone (Atlantic) PRIME MOVERS: (Columbia) 14 -7 CAPTAIN & TENNILLE- Muskrat Love (ARM) D* RICK DEES -Disco Duck(RSO)19.12 * Nadia's Theme (A &M) 23-14 * MBA- Fernando (Atlantic) 27 -19 * GORDON UGHTFOOT -The Wreck Of The KILT- Houston FLEETWOOD MAC -Say You Love Me BAY CITY ROLLERS -I Only Want To Be With Edmund Fitzgerald (Reprise) 25-18 (Reprise) 20.14 KRSP-Salt Lake City You (Arista) BAY CITY ROLLERS-10 nly Want To Be With WMGC -Cleveland KDAY- LosAngeles (D) RICK DEES -Disco Duck (RSO) BARRY MANILOW -This One's For You You (Arista) * PRIME MOVERS: HALL a OARS-She's Gone (Atlantic) (Arista) KISS -Beth(Casablanca) CAPTAIN & TENNILLE- Muskrat Love D JOHNNY "GUITAR"WATSON -I Need lt (A &M) (Amherst) BEE GEES- Love So Right (RSO) (D) RICK DEES -Disco Duck (RSO) D* RICK DEES-Disco Duck (RS0)32-17 * CAPTAIN & TENNILLE-Muskrat Love (D) K.C. a THE SUNSHINE BAND- (Shake, * FLEETWOOD MAC -Say You Love Me Shake. BRENDA & THETABULATIONS-Home To AMAZING RHYTHM End Is Not In BREAKOUTS: (A &M) 12-4 * ACES -The Shake) Shake Your Booty (TK) (Reprise) 13 -8 Myself (Chocolate City) Sight (ABC) 40-31 * BARRY DEVORZON /PERRY BOTKIN JR.- (D) BOZ SCAGG4- Lowdown (Columbia) NONE Nadia's Theme (A &M) HB -17 * CHICAGO -If You Leave Me Now KRBE- Houston * BEE GEES -Love So Right (RSO) (Columbia) 7 -4 KISS -Beth (Casablanca) KTLX -Denver D. RICK DEES-Disco Duck (RSO) LINDA ROHSTADT- That'll Be The Day (Ast WSAl- Cincinnati The KITS-LosAngeles CAPTAIN & TENNILLE- Muskrat Love RODSTEWART- Tonight's Night (W.B.) BREAKOUTS: lum) (A&M KISS -Beth (Casablanca) * BLUE OYSTER CULT-(Don't Fear) The STEVE MILLER BAND -Rock'n Me (Capitol) Reaper(Columbia) 29-19 FLASH -CADILLAC /CONTINENTAL IUDS -Did HALL & OATES -She's Gone (Atlantic) SILVER -Wham Barn (Arista) ENGLAND DAN/JOHN COLEY-1'd Really * FLASH CADILLAC/CONTINENTAL KIDS- * -ou Boogie With Your Baby (Private Stock) KFRC -San Francisco CLIFF RICHARD -Devil Woman (Rocket) Love To See You Tonight (Big Tree) 21-14 Are The * BARRY DEVORZON /PERRYBOTKINJR: Did You Boogie With Your Baby (Private * FIREFALL-You Woman (Atlantic) 12-7 Nadia's Theme (A &M) 20-16 BLUEOYSTERCULT -(Don t Fear) The Stock) 29 -19 KUF -Dallas DR. HOOK-A Little Bit More (Capitol) Reaper (Columbia) ORLEANS The One (Asylum) 10 * JOHN DENVER -Like A Sad Song (RCA) HB- * BAY CITY ROLLERS -I Only Want To Be With * -Still -6 KISS -Beth (Casablanca) HALL & OATES -She's Gone (Atlantic) You (Arista) 20-15 21 Q-1112 (WKRQ -FM)- Cincinnati BARRY DEVORZON /PERRYBOTKINJR: D* RICK DEES-Disco Duck (RSO) 20-15 WLS- Chicago KEZY -Anaheim Nadia's Theme (A&M) HEART -Magic Man (Mushroom) * PETER FRAMPTON -Do You Feel (A &M) 15 North Central Region * BARRY MANILOW- Th is One's For You D. RICK DEES-Disco Duck (RSO) BLUEOYSTERCULT- (Don't Fear) The 11 . FIREFALL-You Are The Woman (Atlantic) (Arista) NB -23 Reaper (Columbia) SILVER -Wham Barn (Arista) KTA -San Francisco * GORDON LIGHTFOOT -The Wreck Of The TOP ADD ONS: * CUFF RICHARD-DevilWoman (Rocket) BAY CITY Want FLASH CADIUAC /CONTINENTAL KIDS Edmund Fitzgerald (Reprise) HB -24 * ROLLERS -I Only To Be With - JOHN VALENTI- Anything You Want (Ariola 19-11 Did You Boogie With Your You (Arista) 18-11 Baby (Private America) KNUS -FM -Dallas Stock) * UNDA RONSTADT- That'll Be The Day * CUFFRICHARD -Devil Woman (Rocket) HEART -Magic Man (Mushroom) KISS-Beth (Casablanca) (Asylum) 20-12 PETER FRAMPTON-Do You Feel (A &M) 10-5 * BAY CITY ROLLERS -I Only Want To Be With CAPTAIN & TENNILLE- Muskrat Love (ARM) * BAY CRY ROLLERS-I Only Want To Be With BEACH BOYS-It's O.K. (Brother/Reprise) You (Arista) 31 -25 BEE GEES So Right (RSO) WCOL- WDHF- Chicago You (Arista) 15 -8 -love Columbus * HALL & OATES-She's Gone (Atlantic) 14-6 * CHICAGO -If You Leave Me Now RICK DEES Duck (RSO) 12-7 NONE D* -Disco BEE GEES-Love So Right (RSO) UNDA RONSTADT- That'll Be The Day (Columbia) 13 -8 * KUV -San Jose (Asylum) 8-3 CAPTAIN &TENNILLE-Muskrat Love KFXM -San Bernardino KFJZ -Ft. Worth JOHN mum -Anything You Want (Arlo la * PRIME MOVERS: O&M) * GORDON UGHTFOOT -The Wreck Of The GORDON UGHTFOOT Wreck America) Edmund Fitzgerald (Reprise) 27 -17 -The Of The * GORDON LIGHTFOOT-The Wreck OF The GINOVANEW -Love Of My Life (A &M) Edmund Fitzgerald (Reprise) BEEGEES-LoveSoRight(RSO) CHICAGO -If You Leave Me Now (Columbia) Edmund Fitzgerald (Reprise) 31 -17 BEE GEES- Love So Right (RSO) * CUFF RICHARD-Devil Woman (Rocket) FIREFALL-YouAre The Woman * CUFF RICHARD-Devil Woman (Rocket) GORDON LIGHTFOOT -The Wreck Of The Ed- 17 -11 (Atlantic) * KISS -Beth (Casablanca) 33-22 * STEVE MILLER BAND-Rodin Me (Capitol) 14 -8 mund Fitzgerald (Reprise) 25.17 AVON- Chicago * CHICAGO -If You Leave Me Now CHICAGO You Leave Me Now CLIFF RICHARD -Devil Woman (Rocket) WCUE- Akron, Ohio * -If LINDA RONSTADT- That'II Be The Day (Columbia) 12-7 * PLEASURE -Ghettos Of The Mind (Fantasy) (Columbia) 10-5 (Asylum) 16.10 BOSTON -More Than A Feeling (Epic) * ORLEANS -Still The One (Asylum) 13 -9 KNDE-Sacramento EBONYS- Making Love Ain't No Fun KINT-U Paso RITCHIE FAMILY -The Best Disco In Town (Buddah) KCBQ -San Diego BEACH BOYS -It's O.K. (Brother /Reprise) D BREAKOUTS: (Marlin) UNDA RONSTADT- That'll Be The Day TOWER OF POWER Ought To Be D* K.C. S. THE SUNSHINE BAND -Shake Your STARBUCK- IGotToKnow(PrivateStock) -You (Asylum) Having Fun (Columbia) * BARRY MANILOW -This One's For You Booty (TK) 32-1 NORMAN CONNORS -You Are My Starship BEE GEES- Love So Right (RSO) BEACH BOYS- It's O. K. (Brother /Reprise) (Arista) 38.23 D* EARTH ,WIND &FIRE - Getaway (Columbia) * BE1TYWRIGHT-If I Ever Do Wrung (Alston) (Buddah) * DR. HOOK -A Little Bit More (Capitol)19- * STEVE MILLER BAND-Rodin Me (Capitol) 13-10 15-12 BOSTON -More Than A Feeling (Epic) * STEVE MILLER BAND - Rock's Me (Capitol) 15 24-16 * CHICAGO -If You Leave Me Now HEART -Magic Man (Mushroom) 2213 (Continued on page 23) (Columbia) 10 -8 * STEVE MILLER BAND- Rock'n Me (Capitol) ENGLAND * DAN /JOHN COLEY-I'd Really 13 -Q (WKTQ)- Pittsburgh 20-17 Love To See You Tonight (Big Tree) 28-25 KROY-Sacramento © Copyright 1976, Billboard Publi- i WAY- Oklahoma City NORMAN CONNORS-You Are My Starship cations, Inc. No part of this publi- KATY- Bakersfield FLASHCADILLAC/CONTINENTALKIDS- CKLW -Detroit Did You Boogie With Your Baby (Private (Buddahl BAY CITY ROLLERS -I Only Want To Be With cation may be reproduced, stored KISS -Beth(Casablanca) Stock) COMMODORES -Just To Be Close To You You (Arista) in a retrieval system, or trans- (Motown) CAPTAIN & TENNILLE- Muskrat Love BEE GEES-Love So Right (RSO) mitted, in any form or by any HEART -Magic Man (Mushroom) (A &M) SPINNERS-Rubberband Man (Atlantic) means, electronic, mechanical, * HALL & OATES-She's Gone (Atlantic) 18- D * CHICAGO -If You Leave Me Now BAYOU ROLLERS Only Want To Be HEART Man (Mushroom) 22-14 photocopying, recording, or oth- * -I With 10 * ORLEANS -Still The One (Asylum) 24.18 * -Magic (Columbia) 6-1 You (Arista) 22-16 erwise, without the prior written D* BEEGEES -You Should Be Dancing (RSO) * GINO VANEW- Love Of My Life (A &M) 26- * CLIFF RICHARD -Devil Woman (Rocket) * BLUE OYSTER CULT-(Don't Fear) The permission of the publisher. 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Wreck Of The BARRY MANILOW -This One's For You WNDE -Indianapolis RICK SPRINGFIELD -Take A Hand GORDON UGHTFOOT =The PETER FRAMPTON-Do You Feel (A&M) CUFF RICHARD-Devil Woman (Roc ket) (Arista) (Chelsea) Edmund Fitzgerald (Reprise) FLASH CADILLAC /CONTINENTAL KIDS - BEE GEES -Love So Right (RSO) CAPTAIN & TEN NILLE- Muskrat Love BEE GEES -Loud So Right (RSO) CAPTAIN & TENNILLE -Muskrat Love Did You Boogie With Your Baby (Private FIREFALL -You Are The Woman (Atlantic) (A &M) D* RICK DEES -Disco Duck (RSO) 12-3 (A &M) Stock) * HALL & OATES -She's Gone (Atlantic) 28- D* RICK DEES-Disco Duck(RS0)22-13 11 D* RICK DEES -Disco Duck (RSO) 7-2 FIREFALL-You Are The Woman (Atlantic) * BAY CITY ROLLERS -I Only Want To Be With * COMMODORES -Just To Be Close To You STEVE MILLER BAND- Rock'n Me (Capitol) * * BOSTON -More Than A Feeling (Epic)30- You (Arista) 25-18 (Motown) HB -23 * BAY CITY ROLLERS -I Only Want To Be With CLIFF RICHARD- DevilWoman(Rocket) 16 * You (Arista) 13 -11 11 -6 WERE- Baltimore * BAY CITY ROLLERS- IOnlyWantToBeWith Region WVBF -FM- Boston You (Arista) HB -24 Northeast BJ 105 (WBJW- FM)- Orlando D* LC. & THE SUNSHINE BAND -Shake Your ABBA-Fernando (Atlantic) ABBA- Fernando(Atlantic) Booty (TK) 9-5 WLAC- Nashville ADD ONS: Fear) The TOP HEART -Magic Man (Mushroom) STEVE MILLER BAND-Rock'n Me (Capitol) BLUEOYSTERCULT- (Don't WOKY- Milwaukee Reaper (Columbia) COMMODORES -Just To Be Close To You RICK DEES -Disco Duck (RS0) 24 -10 MARILYN McCOO /BILLY DAVIS -You Don't GORDON LIGHTFOOT -The Wreck Of The Ed * * (Motown) ERICCARMEN- Sunrise(Arista) Have To Be A Star (ABC) 29-24 CAPTAIN &TENNILLE-Muskrat Love mund Fitzgerald (Reprise) * LINDA ROHSTADT- That'll Be The Day (A &M) NORMAN CONNORS -You Are My Starship BEE GEES -Love So Right (RS0) (Asylum) 22-11 CAPTAIN & TENNILLE -Muskrat Love * LINDA ROHSTADT- That'll Be The Day (Bud de h) ABBA -Fernando (Atlantic) A &M) (Asylum) 21.18 WORC- Worcester, Mass. * SILVER -Wham Bam (Arista) 26 -19 * ORLEANS -Still The One (Asylum) 8-5 D* RICK DEES -Disco Duck (RS0) 35.19 WLEE- Richmond,Va. NONE * HEART -Magic Man (Mushroom) 21 -15 D* BOZSCAGGS- Lowdown (Columbia) 12 -9 * GORDON UGHTFOOT-The Wreck Of The PRIME MOVERS NONE * Q -105 (FFRBQ.FM)- Tampa/St. Petersburg Edmund Fitzgerald (Reprise) 26-16 WMAK- Nashville * ABBA -Fernando(Atlantic) 10-2 (D) RICK DEES -Disco Duck (RSO) WZUU- FM- Milwaukee HEART -Magic Man (Mushroom) (Atlantic) * BAY CITY ROLLERS -I Only Want To Be With KISS-Beth (Casablanca) HALL & OATES -She's Gone STEVE MILLER BAND- Rock'n Me (Capitol) -1 * Be The Day (Asy You (Arista) 4 KISS LINDA RONSTADT-That'll 29-20 -Beth(Casablanca) CAPTAIN & TENNILLE -Muskrat Love BAY CITY ROLLERS- IOnly Want ToBeWith WDRC - Hartford (AGM) You (Arista) PETER FRAMPTON -Do You Feel (A &M) * JEFFERSONSTARSHIP-With Your Love BLUEOYSTERCULT- (Don't Fear) The (Grunt) 20-13 * KISS -Beth (Casablanca) 19-13 * CHICAGO -If You Leave Me Now D* WILD CHERRY -Play That Funky Music (Columbia) Reaper (Columbia) 11 -8 (Sweet City) 7 -1 BREAKOUTS: Region Be The Day GORDON UGHTFOOT -The Wreck Of The Southeast * LINDA RONSTADT- That'll (Asylum) HB-19 * ORLEANS -Still The One (Asylum) 14-11 * ORLEANS -Still The One (Asylum) 16-11 (D) EARTH, WIND A FIRE -Getaway (Columbia) Edmund Fitzgerald (Reprise) BLUE OYSTER CULT-(Don't Fear) The Reaper TOP ADD ONS: WIRL- Peoria, M. D* WILD CHERRY -Play That Funky Music WQPD -Lakeland, Fla. WHBQ- Memphis (Columbia) (Sweet City) 8-1 FLASH CADILLAC /CONTINENTAL KIDS-Did BLUE OYSTER CULT-(Don't Fear) The CAPTAIN & TENNILLE- Muskrat Love (A&M) RASH CADILLAC /CONTINENTAL KIDS- You Boogie With Your Baby (Private Stock) CUFF RICHARD -Devil Woman (Rocket) SUN -Wanna Make Love (Capitol) Reaper (Columbia) * COMMODORES -lust To Be Close To You Did You Boogie With Your Baby (Private 17.11 (Mowlown) Stock) BEE GEES -Love So Right (RSO) D VICKI SUE ROBINSON -Turn The Beat WPRO - Providence BEE GEES -Love So Right (RSO) Around (RCA) WABC -New York BARRY MANILOW -This One's For You * JEFFERSON STARSHIP -With Your Love ABBA -Fernando (Atlantic) (Arista) (Grunt) 20-1 * ORLEANS -Still The One (Asylum)10.4 D RICK DEES-Disco Duck (RSO) BEE GEES-Love So Right (RSO) * HEART -Magic Man (Mushroom) 27.18 * DR. HOOK -A Little Bit More (Capitol) 12-8 * PRIME MOVERS: * HALL & OATES -Shé s Gone (Atlantic) 17-6 * BEACH BOYS -It's O.K. (Brother /Reprise) * STEVE MILLER BAND-Rock'n Me (Capitol) CHICAGO -If You Leave Me Now 21-11 KSLQ-FM -St. Louis * LINDA RONSTADT- That'li Be The Day (Any WMFJ - Daytona Beach 23-17 (Columbia) 28-14 * DR. HOOK -A Little Bit More (Capitol) 14-6 ABBA -Fernando (Atlantic) (D) EARTH, WIND & HRE- Getaway (Columbia) WMPS -Memphis * CUFF RICHARD -Devil Woman (Rocket) NATALIE COLE -Mr. Melody(Capitol) CLIFF RICHARD -Devil Woman (Rocket) 16-11 COMMODORES -Just To Be Close To You BEE GEES- Love SoRight(RSO) KISS -Beth (Casablanca) iMoLwn) Mid - Atlantic Region WPIX -New York FIREFALL -You Are The Woman (Atlantic) D* RICK DEES-Disco Duck (RS0)39.28 * ABBA- Fernando (Atlantic) 29.21 KISS -Beth (Casablanca) TOP ADD ONS: BREAKOUTS: UNDARONSTADT- That'tl Be The Day Are The Woman (Atlantic) * * JOHN DENVER- LikeASad Song (RCA) 28 RONSTADT -Thai II Be The Day (Asy * FIREFALL -You BEE GEES -Love So Right (RSO) LINDA (Asylum) 18-14 21 lumi BARRY MANILOW -This Ones For You (Arista) 21 -15 D* RICK DEES -Disco Duck (RSO) 20 -12 BAY CITY ROLLERS -I Only Want To Be With GORDON UGHTFOOT -The Wreck Of The Ed- SILVER -Wham Bam (Arista) 10-7 KXOK -St. Louis * You (Arista) mund Fitzgerald (Reprise) WAPE -Jacksonville CHICAGO You Leave Me Now (Chicago) * -If HEART-Magic Man (Mushroom) FIREFALL-You Are The Woman (Atlantic) WGOW -Chattanooga FLASH CADILLAC /CONTINENTAL KIDS 7 -3 - PETER FRAMPTON- Do You Feel (A&M) Did You Boogie With Your Baby (Private YVONNE ELLIMAN- Love Me (850) Stock) YAWL-New York PRIME MOVERS: BEE GEES -Love So Right (RSO) * WQXI- Atlanta CAPTAIN & TENNILLE -Muskrat love HEART-Magic Man (Mushroom) NATALIECOLE-Mr. Melody (Capitol) * LINDA RONSTADT-That'll Be The Day (MM) (D) RICK DEES -Disco Duck (RSO) COMMODORES -Just To Be Close To You 19- (Asylum) 22-15 * DR. HOOK -A Little Bit More (Capitol) (D) EARTH, WIND & FIRE- Getaway (Columbia) (Motown) * LITTLE RIVER BAND-It's A LongWay There 13 You Feel (A&M) In Music (Phila. PETER FRAMPTON -Do D* (NAYS- Message Our * KISS -Beth (Casablanca) 24 -19 (Harvest) 19-14 D* EARTH, WIND & FIRE- Getaway (Columbia) Intl) 18-11 * OHIO PLAYERS-Who'd She Coo (Mercury) 22-17 D* EARTH, WIND & FIRE Getaway (Columbia) WAYS -Charlotte * NORMAN CONNORS-You Are My Starship - 11 -8 (Buddah) 12-7 155 KIOA -Des Moines BREAKOUTS: BAY CITY ROLLERS- 10nlyWant To Be With WERC- Birmingham WPTR -Albany * HALL &OATES -Shé sGone(Atlantic)19- You (Arista) UNDA ROHSTADT- That'll Be The Day 15 D EARTH, WIND & FIRE-Getaway (Columbia) (Asylum) (Atlantic). BEE GEES -Love So Right (RSO) ABBA -Fernando COMMODORES -Just To Be Close To You FLEETWOOD MAC -Say You Love Me (Reprise) Z -93 (WZGC- FM)- Atlanta (Motown) CAPTAIN & TENNILLE -Muskrat Love CAPTAIN &TENNILLE -Muskrat Love GORDON LIGHTFOOT -The Wreck Of The ORLEANS -Still The One (Asylum) (A &M) (A &M) Edmund Fitzgerald (Reprise) GORDON LIGHTFOOT -The Wreck Of The * STEVE MILLER BAND -Rock'n Me (Capitol) Edmund Fitzgerald (Reprise) That'llBeTheDay D* RICKDEES- DiscoDuck(RSO) 24-8 0* RICK DEES -Disco Duck (RSO) 22 -7 21-15 * LINDARONSTADT- (Asylum) 29 -21 CAPTAIN &TENNILLE- Muskrat Love BOZ Lowdown (Columbia) 23 -10 * LINDARONSTADT- That'll Be The Day D* SCAGGS- WEIL- Philadelphia * ORLEANS -Soil the One (Asylum) 10 -5 (Asylum) 30 -19 (A &M) * COMMODORES-Just To Be Close To You KDWB- Minneapolis (Motown) 30-24 WIRY -Albany HEART -Magic Man (Mushroom) * CHICAGO -If You Leave Me Now WGIV- Charlotte (Columbia) 11-7 WSGN- Birmingham DR. HOOK -A Little Bit More (Capitol) LINDARONSTADT-That'll Be The Day D. BROTHERS JOHNSON -Get The Funk Outta SKIP MAHOANEY & THE CASUALS -Bless (Asylum) Ma Face (A &M) * PETER FRAMPTON-Do YouFeel(A &M)23- My Soul (Abet) HALL & OATES-She's Gone (Atlantic) BEE GEES- Love So Right (RSO) 19 D* EARTH, WIND & FIRE -Getaway (Columbia) BEE GEES- Love So Right (RSO) D* BOZSCAGGS- Lowdown (Columbia)25.10 HB -17 LEON HAYWOOD -The Streets Will Love CAPTAIN &TENNILLE -Muskrat Love WBBQ -Atlanta You To Death (Columbia) (A &M) D* RICK DEES- Disco Duck (R50) 27-10 D* WILD CHERRY -Play That Funky Music D* RICK DEES-Disco Duck (RS0) 9.2 The 14 -9 GORDON UGHTFOOT -The Wreck Of NATALIECOLE -Mr. Melody (Capitol) 23-6 LINDARONSTADT- That'II Be Thd Day (Sweet City) 9-1 * HALL & OATES -She's Gone (Atlantic) WIBG- Philadelphia * * Edmund Fitzgerald (Reprise) (Asylum) 15 -8 Minneapolis WARM-Buffalo With You WDGY- You Love Me * BROTHER TO BROTHER -Chance FLEETWOOD MAC -Say CAPTAIN & TENNILLE Love -Muskrat (Turbo) 15.5 D* TAVARES- Heaven Must Be Missing An (Reprise) (A &M) D RICK DEES-Disco Duck (RSO) KISS -Beth (Casablanca) Angel (Capitol) 12-7 ORLEANS -Still The One (Asylum) WKIX -Raleigh, N.C. FLASH CADIUAC /CONTINENTAL KIDS - * PETER FRAMPTON -Do You Feel (MM) 22- D EARTH, WIND & FIRE- Getaway (Columbia) WHHY - Montgomery Did You Boogie With Your Baby (Private * NONE 16 BEE GEES- Love So Right (RSO) * CLIFF RICHARD -Devil Woman (Rocket) Stock) YVONNE ELLIMAN-Love Me (RSO) * * HEART -Magic Man (Mushroom) 18,13 137 20-10 D* BOZSCAGGS -Lowdown(Columbia) CAPTAIN & TENNILLE -Muskrat Love TENNILLE Love WIFI-FM- Philadelphia CAPTAIN 8 -Muskrat WFOM-Atlanta (A &M) CHICAGO You Leave Me Now (A ) * -If * BAY CITY ROLLERS- IOnly Want ToBeWith &M (Columbia) 11-9 D. RITCHIE FAMILY-The Best Disco In Town You (Arista) 29-20 CLIFF RICHARD -Devil Woman (Rocket) (Marlin) NONE * * UNDA RONSTADT -That'll Be The Day 20-8 KSTP -Minneapolis WYSL-Buffalo (Asylum) 22 -13 CAPTAIN & TENNILLE-Muskrat Love (MM) * FIREFALL -You Are The Woman (Atlantic) D* EARTH, WIND &FIRE-Getaway (Columbia) BEE GEES- Love So Right (RSO) STARBUCK- I Got To Know (Private Stock) KISS (Casablanca) 22-14 * -Beth 28 -18 13 -6 CHICAGO You Leave Me Now HALL& OATES -She's Gone (Atlantic) 9-6 CAPTAIN & TENNILLE- Muskrat Love * -If BAY CITY ROLLERS -I Only Want To Be With (A &M) (Columbia) 15 -10 * WTOB- Winston -Salem KMY -Little Rock You 28 -21 Man 13 -10 (Arista) * HEART-Magic (Mushroom) The 13-8 * LINDA RONSTADT -That')) Be Day D* BOZSCAGGS - Lowdown (Columbia) TAVARES- Heaven Most Be Missing An (Asylum) 18-14 WSGA-Savannah, Ga. BARRY MANILOW -This Ones For You D * WHB- Kansas City Angel (Capitol) * GORDON LIGHTFOOT -The Wreck Of The (Arista) WPGC- Washington Edmund Fitzgerald (Reprise) 10 -9 BEE GEES- Love So Right (RSO) D. RICK DEES Duck (RSO) D. WILD CHERRY -Play That Funky Music -Disco BEE GEES- Love So Right (RSO) STRAWBS- I Only Want My Love To Grow In (Sweet City) WBBF -Rochester, N.Y. CAPTAIN & TENNILLE -Muskrat Love HALL & OATES-She's Gone (Atlantic) You (Oyster) (A &M) * FIREFALL -You Are The Woman (Atlantic) * CLIFF RICHARD -Devil Woman (Rocket) BOSTON-More Than A Feeling (Epic) 23 -17 * CUFF RICHARD -Devil Woman (Rocket) UNDA RONSTADT -That'll Be The Day 16 -10 * PETER FRAMPTON -Do You Feel (A &M)14- 13 -7 YVONNE ELLIMAN -Love Me (RSO) (Asylum) 6 -Fernando (Atlantic) HB -25 * ABBA * OLIVIA NEWTON- JOHN- Don't Stop PETER FRAMPTON -Do You Feel (A &M) 26- D* WILD CHERRY-Play That Funky Music * ORLEANS -Still The One (Asylum) 12-6 * Believin' (MCA) 20-15 D* BOZSCAGGS -Lowdown(Columbia) 17 -14 (Sweet City) 3 -1 15 WTMA- Charleston, S.C. * KISS -Beth (Casablanca) 13 -8 D* EARTH, WIND & FIRE -Getaway (Columbia) WQAM -Miami KKLS-Rapid City, S.D. O Copyright 1976, Billboard Publi- 1712 KISS -Beth(Casablanca) WRKO- Boston cations, Inc. 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NARM Mid -Year Meetings w I- Diagnosis Of The Independent La- price over in Continued from page 1 slashing the past year retailer meeting, and Music Trends' which the structure of the next an- rnw bel." Delivered by Bob White, Bill- the metropolitan New York area Gene Silverman is due to preside at nual convention is expected to be dealers, rackjobbers and independ- board's chart manager, it will re- which has seen frequent "give- the indie distributor event. ratified.

ent distributors. view the comparative share of aways" of $6.98 product at loss - Jules Malamud, NARM presi- Bob Curtis of Executive Consult- These three segments of the activity on the Top LPs & Tape chart leader levels as low as $2.99. dent, is hopeful that special oppor- ants will deliver talks on warehouse regular NARM membership are ex- for the entire year of 1975 as Among other key issues that will tunity given to younger members of and dealer security guidelines, and pected to devote special attention against the first eight months of concern the approximately 300 the industry to be heard will have a a series of informal rap sessions will to matters of pricing. The effects of 1976. merchandisers due to attend the beneficial influence on the future of be held to exchange views. heavy retail price- cutting on adjoin- Gene Silverman of Music Trend NARM conclave is a further look the association. ing territories will come in for study, Distributing, who is chairing the into the scope and future sales po- The mid -year convention keynote as will perennial problem of dis- session, suggested the topic with tential of the adult market. On Monday, before the mid -year address will be delivered by Neil Bo- count structures keyed to the vari- the hope that it may become an an- The three regular NARM groups meetings officially begin, a com- gart of Casablanca Records. Dr. ous layers of the merchandising nual "checkup." The presentation will hold their separate meetings mittee under the chairmanship of Steven Star of the Harvard Busi- chain. will focus on the top 10 independ- Tuesday afternoon. Lou Kwiker of the Handelman Co. ness School will speak on market- A special feature of the inde- ent labels' share of chart action, as The rackjobber session will be will sit to plan the NARM 1977 an- ing opportunities in the adult mar- pendent labels /distributors ses- well as on trends for the future. chaired by George Souvall of Alta nual convention. They will report to ket, as a supplement to the sion Wednesday (22) is a Billboard The retail pricing study was stim- Distributing. John Cohen of Disc the manufacturers advisory com- research presentation by consult- presentation titled the "Medical ulated by the sharp surge in retail Records will wield the gavel at the mittee the following morning, after ant Cohen.

No Price Wars Despite Fierce Competition Cleveland By JIM FISHEL

For years, the slogan "Cleveland states. "Also, there is a lot of coop- fewer locations, like John Wade, "Because of this, my five staff pro- MCA's recent price formula to dif- is the best location in the nation" eration between industry people in Bandstand, Record Revolution and motion specialists can put a lot ferent classifications of wholesale him, was a matter of great controversy, the market." several others. more attention on our accounts." record buyers sounds good to According to Alex Mayefsky of but it doesn't really have much af- but to retailers, distributors, one - As an' example, Simone cites the He says the standard price of an One Way Record Service of Ohio, fect on One Way. stops and rackjobbers here, this la- non -existence of price wars in the LP is $3.99 at most of these shops. the Cleveland market and its sur- beling is right on the mark. The growing strength of this city as "The price difference to us is only Greater Cleveland area, even rounding environs are sound. a viable record -seller "in all musical one penny, so all of the paper work According to Joe Simone, owner though there is a fiercely competi- At the present time, One Way of- tive number of chains. areas" is the existence of a top- is not really worth it." of Progress Record Distributors in notch progressive radio station like fers records at $3.60 and tapes at Highland Heights here, this city is $4.50. In the future, observers of this Among the more prominent re- WMMS, he asserts. one of the more stable record mar- He says several recent industry market view it as continuing to grow tailers in this city are Disc Records, Progress is a very personal dis- kets in the nation. trends may draw fire. in importance. Record Rendezvous, Recordland, tributorship, according to Simone, CBS to up the On the suggestion "Cleveland has always jumped "Because of its location, Cleve- Record Theater and Camelot. Si- carrying slightly more than 10 la- retail price on superstars key prod- on records before most markets land serves as a first -rate distribu- mone says these larger chains are bels. uct, Mayefsky says "the public will tion point to Detroit, Buffalo and always given a good "go- of -it" by "I am a pure distributor with no not take the continual increase of and the retailers have always been Pittsburgh, among other cities," he many of the smaller shops with one -stopping or racking," he says. record prices." stocked and ready," says one.

www.americanradiohistory.com for Recoi'd Indies Challenge In -House cy 1111Wbi25 i Johft ROsr 40 One -Stop Outlets FCORn _ ( Los Angeles

Jack Lewerke, a partner in cassette to fulfill the demand. Boot- had an excellent summer overall Record Merchandising, the inde- legging of tapes seems largely and is looking towards an excellent pendent label distributor that also stamped out in L.A., he is happy to fall. 4T owns the Hitsville Record Stores, report, thanks to the aggressive ef- John Salstone, who heads the lo- +F0 California Music One -Stop and forts of executives like A &M's Bob cal branch of MS Distributing, one . Record Rack Service, says, We are Elliot. of the largest distributors in the a competitive distributor and feel A lucrative new enterprise for Western U.S. says, "Manufacturers s' pe no effect from any manufacturer or Record Merchandising is its printed reward on performance. If a whole- saler is able to do an effective job on retail discounting. I feel that our ac- catalog of oldies singles and its line counts are expanding profitably de- of Hi remastered oldies (Billboard, a specific title, he will get a price spite the dominance in the South- Sept. 4). break on that title. But this won't ern California market of large retail Lou Fogelman, the principal of carry across to other product from record chains that run their own in- two -year -old Music + 15 -store retail the same manufacturer." house one -stops." chain serviced by its Music + Four Salstone describes MS Midwest Record Merchandising has not one -stop, expects a 1977 price rise operations as dominated by rack - yet gained anything from the ABC from all major manufacturers, be- jobbers at the retail level while in low- returns reward because of its cause of superstar royalty de- Los Angeles it is aggressive dis- already tight inventory control, Le- mands. He believes that any price count retail chains that predomi- werke says. He feels MCA's multiple breaks work in his favor. Fogelman nate. price formula is an interesting con- praises MCA's multi -level pricings Salstone is dubious about ABC's cept whose effects have not been as a nice try but not the entire an- low- returns incentive. "You help fully studied by his company yet. swer. get a new act exposure by stocking Lewerke expects manufacturer He feels that a vital improvement its records prominently," he says. price rises for special sets as a nor- manufacturers could make would "Why should the label then penal- mal part of the business. "The be to improve the accuracy of infor- ize you if the artist doesn't make it? Stevie Wonder two-disk set will mation as to when new releases are This policy can hurt new acts." probably list at $12.98," he says. coming out. "Customers come into Salstone found that Casablan- the "Fantasy's David Bromberg two - our stores all the time asking about ca's limited- edition package of disk set is sensibly listéd at $9.98; upcoming major star releases and first three Kiss albums sold unspec- other sets might be best at $7.98." we just don't have the informa- tacularly when retailed at $8.88 but Singles were priced out of the tion." became a hot item for stores selling it "Retail price flexibility is market, Lewerke feels. At . $1.29 Fogelman has been working at $7.77. pl they are no longer a good buy in closely with KLAC, leading local a reality of the marketplace," he FvyG comparison to LPs. country AM station, to reach the says. "You'll see chains advertising SF\EVDp "Overall business is a little ahead country record buyers in greater the new Stevie Wonder LP at cost to 6tKiN G.9 i of last year, "he says. "We had a Los Angeles. He carries KLAC top draw customers into the store. I hot summer after some quiet country singles displays in his think labels that want to raise su- 0 K°PóßNP G months earlier in the year." stores, among other tie -ins. perstar LP prices also ought to list - P new at a lower price, ßs:G_rJ9mß . Tape is up nicely for Record Mer- His tape market is holding steady price artists chandising and Lewerke feels there with 8 -track dominant five -to -one $5.98." are not enough titles released on over cassette format. Music + has (Continued on page 31) Mile -High Sales Spiral Denver By JIM McCULLAUGH

Record and tapes sales in the J.C. Penney (15 units); Big Value region, adds, "It's just like Christ- Mile High City of Denver appear to Stores; and discounter Target mas all over again. Extraordinary."

be running substantially ahead of racked by J.L. Marsh . The consensus opinion from is Denver LP and tape last year's pace, a survey of key 30 King Supers, a grocery and most that the is resilient and is registering merchandisers and wholesalers in drug chain also do a substantial buyer the market indicates. amount of business. no tightening of purse strings. Tra- It's estimated that the Denver ditionally, Denver, partly because of The three large, traditional de- market is now generating in the its insulation, escapes whatever partment stores in the city, May neighborhood of $10- million at re- economic pinches might be felt D &F with 9 stores, Joslins with 5 tail annually and is on a steady elsewhere. stores, and The Denver with 10 climb. Add to that the fact, say dealers, branches are said to be virtually The major factors in the market an LP or tape still offers high enter- "no factor" in the record and tape include Peaches (one unit); Inde- tainment value and that Denver business. pendent Records (one unit); and had a relatively good concert sum- Says Jeff Cook, buyer /manager eleven Budget Tapes & Records (15 mer capped off by Peter Frampton for Peaches, "Business has just in Colorado, one in Cheyenne); out- Aug. 29 at Mile High Stadium. been incredible. In fact, August has lets which snare a lion's share of In addition, say dealers, price dis- been our biggest month since Denver and Colorado business. counting is not yet a major mer- Christmas. I'd say we are running Some observers even indicate chandising fact of life in Denver al- 50% ahead in volume." that since coming into the market though there is price discounting to Independent Rec- almost a year ago, Peaches has Bruce Bayer, some extent. The market is still vaulted into the number one posi- ords & Tapes owner, states, "Our characterized "healthy" and "com- tion now grabbing maybe 18-20% business has been up substantially petitive." of all retail business. even taking into account the fact As a consequence, retailers are The market then tapers off to a we've recently expanded." not faced with a high degree of thriving community of strong inde- Tim Golden, manager, Musicland profit erosion. pendents, mini -chains, and exten- says, "Business is definitely up over Average LP price on current prod- sions of chains. last year comparing the first six uct in Denver runs about $3.98- In the mix are Musicland (two months of 1976 with 1975." $4.98. Lowest price in town is at units); Record Bar (two units); Dis- John Netter, owner of Rocky King Bee which runs specials at count Records; Mom's Place; Villa Mountain Records & Tapes, de- $3.75 across the street from Music Stores (4 units); Record City; clares, "Our volume is up about Peaches. Records Shop; Finest Music; Ball 30 %." Most concede that since coming Music; King Bee Records; and the A spokesman for the Record Bar into town, Peaches does set the Malt Shop. states, "A few weeks ago was the pricing pace with one observer stat- Although a half-hour away in best week of the year. Business is ing, "Peaches got everyone off their Boulder, independent Rocky Moun- definitely up." duff here and has made everyone tain Records & Tapes with one store Says Evan Lasky, whose Danjay better merchandisers." also culls a high degree of Denver Music supplies Budget, "Well, con- Infusing sales impetus in the business. sidering what a dry summer it's Denver music community are a Mass merchants include Sears (7 been with new releases, business good mix of radio stations which units); K mart (3 Denver units, 9 has been amazing." many dealers say "help tremen- Colorado stores); Montgomery Dale Dingman, general manager dously to sell product." Ward (3 units); Woolco (8 units); of Mile High One Stop, largest in the (Continued on page 29)

www.americanradiohistory.com 26 Racked Accounts Stabilize Price Footballing Chicago

Heavy price discounting is not a north side, Flip Sides dot the north- ago and added his New Town loca- key factor in this, one of the na- west suburbs of Downers Grove, tion in 1974. tion's three largest markets, be- Buffalo Grove, Lake Zurich and New Town, the city's "Greenwich cause, as most observers note, Hoffman Estates. The Hoffman Es- Village," is claimed to have the there are fewer outlets here per tates location, opened this sum- highest population density in the capita than on the coasts and fewer mer, combines clothing and rec- U.S. Just north of downtown, large multiple chain outlets, which ords and tape (Billboard, Aug. 14). within walking distance of the lake, -Wayne Robins, NEWSDAY benefit from reduced per unit ad- Leaner's two south side Record the area also supports Sounds vertising costs. World stores are affected most by Goods and Music Depot outlets. Also, as Harry Losk, national N price cutting, the owner says, not- With the new store and possible SALE NOVI sales manager of Phonogram /Mer- ing that Goldblatts, a department addition of a central warehouse, cury here explains: "Chicago has al- chain racked by Lieberman, also is Tuchten will seek subdistributor ways been a strong rack outlet. running "very cheap prices." status, he says. Per LP Many more outlets here are sup- Mfg;, L Record Worlds also are located in Tuchten indicates that volume at 3Mfg. Price plied List 6.98 Price 7. by subdistributors than in the Loop and in Waukegan, Ill. his Evanston store has stabilized, New York or L.A. There isn't the -to pIak Black- owned, they are geared to the but continues to expand in New E MoVIES simply like margin for heavy price cutting be- black market. Leaner's operation Town, because the outlet is young, kid }he Joy pvt into eAch cause of this two -step distribution." they also includes two one -stops on the he says, and because of its heavy The Korvettes chain, six stores Their perIorptancfs -if " city's south side. disco emphasis, which has paid off. strong in this area, is the most Few area outlets price $6.98 cata- of t jonde strenuous price cutter here. With Of the new location, the bearded log material under $4.75 then. departments placed deep in their entrepreneur states: "Sears is in Most, however, to build traffic, dip locations, the chain traditionally the area and draws a lot of people, below that mark on new and top has used records and tapes as a but their departments aren't very charted items, depending on cata- traffic builder. neat or complete. There's also a log sales to build profit. Ernie Leaner, owner of three area Musicland and a racked account in Record World outlets, and Carl Some traffic -building price struc- the Kee department store, but Rosenbaum, whose five Flip Sides tures here: they're about one dollar more than Flip Side: Billboard's Top 25, extend northward from the Loop, us. I don't believe they can compete each report some business lost to $3.99. with an indie, someone who will P $4.8. Korvettes N.Y. -style pricing. Sounds Good (Ashland): Bill- stand over the store, watch it and Rosenbaum says he was "af- board's Top 100 and new releases, nurture it." $4.19. fected somewhat" by the Korvettes The Sears, Tuchten refers to, is ¡lLape Record World: selected new al- $6.8 directly across from his suburban supplied by Liebermann, but not bums, $4.29 or for $12. Arlington Heights store, offering se- three merchandised by the rack jobber. MASTER CHARGE lected $6.98 items for $2.99. Hear Here: Billboard's Top 20 However that takeover is imminent, BANKAMERICARD Rosenbaum since has relocated and new releases, $4.65. according to Lieberman's album SASH his Arlington Heights Flip Side but The Hear Here chain adds a store and tape buyer here, John Tupper, not, S We Are Open LABOR DAY! he says, because of the compe- in October at 4016 'h N. Cicero, who says Lieberman fully has ac- tition. In addition to the original Flip owner Max Tuchten informs. Tuch- quired record departments in three Side, eight years old, on the city's ten orginated in Evanston six years (Continued on page 30) Isolation Bulwarks Price Maintenance Buffalo

TransContinent Record Sales, Grant's which was one of Trans - the problems of rackjobbers and re- the fourth largest rackjobber in the Continent's major customers, the tailers. country and an operation with 21 firm was not adversely affected as At Doris Records, Mack Luchey,

retail outlets, will open an 18,000 - was originally feared. "Actually," who also operates Mighty Mack's square -foot retail shop in Buffalo in states Silver, "business is 'way Record World, expressed concern

either late October or early Novem- ahead of last year, and again we that the opening of the Trans - ber. The shop, to be called The credit this continuing upward curve Continent record shop would hurt A Record Theatre, is said to be the to our merchandising expertise." his business. However, he feels that Side One Is Doi largest in the world. Silver is not bothered by CBS' with his 16 years in the business, Gino Vanner Perfc According to Lenny Silver, presi- suggestion that prices should be and the personalized service he of- dent of TransContinent, Buffalo hiked on products from superstars. fers at his shops, he should be able Collective Suite, Tc was selected for this experimental He feels that if people like an artist to weather the storm. shop because it is a major market they will be prepared to pay top dol- Luchey agrees that price dis- for record sales. Silver explains that lar for his product. However, he counting is not yet rampant in Buf- the shop is expected to draw cus- does feel strongly about prere- falo, but points out that competi- tomers from Canada (Toronto is 70 corded tapes being higher priced tion is getting stiffer, and feels that miles away) and from neighboring than disks. "This should never be," the record labels can help the small U.S. cities and universities. he says. "This pricing policy has mom and pop shops by giving them The TransContinent executive hurt tapes, and it is my feeling that special deals and help with promo- tions. Prices on LPs at Luchey's also feels that his firm's merchan- both records and tapes should be shops range from $3.98 to $4.98. dising expertise will play an impor- the same price." Luchey does not think it would help tant role in ensuring the success of Silver feels there is little merit to business for labels to raise these the venture. ABC's offered reward for lowering 3.99 prices for super -star acts. returns. He points to the fact that Silver discounts speculation that Radio stations playing an impor- everyone wants to keep his returns Tapes Now Only the project may be hurt by the in- tant role in helping Luchey to pro- low, and stresses that no one likes creasing nationwide trend toward mote product include WBLK -FM to have to ship records back. discounting of merchandise. He and WUFO -AM, two soul stations in 4.99 points to the fact that Buffalo is Among the radio stations that the Buffalo area. unique in that it is removed from play a pivotal role in helping sell At Flame Records, Mildred most major U.S. cities, and is not TransContinent's products are Tucker, assistant manager, says adversely affected by big city WQRQ, WBUF, WKBW and WYSL in that hits today die fast, and the trends. "Record prices are pretty Buffalo, and WCMF, WRBF and shelf life of product has been con- stable up here," he says, "and rec- WHFM in Rochester. siderably shortened. She thinks ords are seldom sold for less than TransContinent's multi- faceted that this, coupled with the escalat- $3.99. activities also included record man- ing.competition in the area, could All Gino VannelIi Ai Talking about his firm's rack - ufacturing and distribution, and Sil- help erode business and that any on Sale at jobbing operation, Silver says that ver feels that that role has helped sort of price hike would only do Sattler's Record & Tagi in spite of the demise of W.T. give his firm a better perspective on more harm than good. Main Place Mall Set Boulevard Mall 998 11

www.americanradiohistory.com 27 Concert Stopover Breakout Action Portland, Ore. By JOHN SIPPEL

This city of 300,000 has been ly- Town Record Shop in a small neigh- some giants, who now will be penal- ing in the gap for years. But its rap- borhood shopping center for 30 ized for hefty returns. idly ascending total annual record years. He gets full list on everything McLeod could be Portland's volume is enticing more record/ from albums through singles and single biggest grosser. He figures tape company interest. Three ac- accessories and his Panasonic play- he'll do about $1.3 million in 1976. tive locations playing substantial back line. "I try to be decent in run- The city's biggest record /tape rock talent and three competitive ning the store. Kids I waited on seller is the Fred Meyer 30 -store sites for one -night concerts make it years ago are now bringing in their chain, whose departments do an a good stopover between Seattle kids. We go out of our way. Special estimated $3 million or more an- and San Francisco. As a breakout orders, some hardware repair, nually. The chains, such as Pen - city, it has been influential behind doing the little extras. And I still neys, Sears, Montgomery Ward and recent successes like Kiss, Arrow - know most of my customers on a K -mart, also have active record/ smith and Thin Lizzie. first name basis," Bachman points tape /audio departments, occupy- Key Portland, Ore., record /tape out. ing primarily mall locations, while executives estimate the state's larg- Typical of the type of competition the indie retailers are free- stand- est city totals between $8 and $10 that continually keeps coming in ing. Their shelf price runs around million annually in recorded music, and keeping retailers on their toes $4.60. accessories, sheet music and folios. is Ron Brindel, an under -30 veteran Al Vanover has two Al's Records who built his first Crystal Ship store outlets in the area. He competes Universally, they attribute the in Salem, Ore., to more than $1 mil- through merchandising singles. spiraling curve of record /tape vol- lion at retail annually in six years. People come from 40 miles to buy ume to intense, honest competi- Now his 6,000- square-foot down- from his 5,000 -title selection at 99 tion. The old cliche, "competition is town store is the largest in the city. cents. He gets $4.69 for $6.98 LPs. the lifeblood of industry," lives He shelves $6.98 LPs at $4.95 and Like several other Portland stores, again in Multnomah County. In all has 20 to 30 specials at $3.99. Brin- he's into cutouts and deletions. Portland interviews conducted, no del boasts of the exposure available Oregon owners report they buy se- one groused about his competition. in the store. "We can show the lectively from firms as far east as One man called it "cutthroat" but cover of 950 albums packed 50 New York City. he admitted he still makes a good deep if necessary and we floor stack McLeod has personally crusaded living. merchandise like the Tower stores. for imports and it's made the town There's considerable jousting We've even added 500 classical ti- import conscious. He's big enough over prices. The nearly 1 million tles in full view." Brindel uses 30- and experienced enough to have universe of consumers in a 20 -mile second homemade institutional opened his own wholesaling oper- radius of this northern Oregon city, spots on local tv. Like his fellow re- ation for foreign made albums. Mil- which lies just across the river from tailers, he favors the ABC reward lennium gets $4.95 for LPs and Vancouver, Wash., can buy $6.98 program for diminishing returns. about $6 for imports. McLeod is LPs for as low as $3.70 and $3.77, Don McLeod of Music Millenium, one of the few retailers handling but there's also that almost extinct Portland's second largest store, sheet music and folios. He feels it retailer species operating here, the feels the ABC program will goes well with his full discographies one who gets full list for everything. strengthen the industry, in that it on longtime hit acts. Dale Bachman has operated will slash the mad buying habits of (Continued on page 32) Retailers Alter Formats To Hold Sales Pace Houston By JEAN WILLIAMS The Houston market seems to be LPs in his store are discounted $1 away," offers Metting. "There is a generally holding steady. Sales from the list price. lot of cooperation in this market have neither increased nor de- "Album discounting has cut and not very much backstabbing. creased in any substantial amount down on profits, but our operation "I feel that the dealers here are over the past 18 months. But sev- is a department store situation and together out of mutual consent as eral record outlets have changed records are only a part of the oper- _fiape opposed to any price fixing. I don't their operational formats in the ation," he declares. feel that there is any bargaining on past year, according to a recent sur- ,Sfi According to Al Acuna, head the side. Everybody wants to make OC1 vey. buyer and general manager of Mu- money, and they don't want to give lis Several dealers claim that album sic Service, a rack operation, "LP records away." Co has had effect on discounting has affected business discounting little Kirby points out that in order to because stores are lo- on a marginal level, while others say sales our better serve his accounts, he is now that what their loss per is cated in major malls or discount unit made carrying a wider spread in catalog. type situations. With this type of sit- up on volume sales. He has also initiated a new ruling uation, we have a captive au- "Discounting has affected busi- that if an order comes in by 3 p.m., dience." He adds that has ness in Houston, but it has not there it goes out the same day. reached the proportions of the rest been no change in his price struc- ture during the past year. McLendon says, it's difficult to of the country," says Roger Met - compare sales from 1975 with sales manager of the new- ting, Columbia Records branch Casey Irish, of 1976 because the chain closed est in a of four Disc Records manager. chain two of its stores and reopened in retail outlets says, because his "The lowest sale prices here are other locations. H &H carries a full is the city's still around $3.99, and this is about store located in one of line of music and music acces- as low as you are going to get al- most exclusive malls, the Galleria sories. Mall, he is not able to discount LPs bums. Acuna notes that in the past as much as other outlets due to his "There are a lot of dealers and eight months, Music Service lost heavy overhead. mom and pop operations here. of its major accounts. "We are "I do not sell as many new re- one These stores have kept the prices in a rack but we are leases as other establishments. The operation, line and we are not feeling the ef- broader than that. We also think bulk of my sales is catalog sales. If fects of any price war," he adds. like retailers. With the loss of that five new releases come out and the account, we had to take it on the Jack Kirby, owner of United Rec- public knows it can go to the Were - for a few months until we could ords, a one -stop operation, notes house store to pick it up at $3.99, chin that price has get our inventory down. We also album discounting they will go there. I may sell the had our staff. resulted in more sales but less prof- same records for $3.99 but for only to cut down on its. He explains that he has in- one week," he notes. "Since that time our profits have creased his accounts over the past Disc Records carries about a 3% increased dramatically. With that 18 months by 22%. markdown on its weekly gross account, we found ourselves spend- H.R. McLendon, manager of the sales, he adds. ing much time on it and not enough record department of one of the "I don't think that anybody in time on others. We are now looking H &H Music retail chain outlets, says Houston wants to give records (Continued on page 32)

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A Discounting Blamed For Store Closings S,NTAÉ Oklahoma City

A discount store chain has been ket and pay twice what I would have product and he at least tries to get it accused as the reason why two ma- to pay on radio and tv spots, be- for us. He'll even call from our store jor stores have closed their doors in cause they're paying national rates. in an effort to get what we want." recent weeks in this city. Jene Tha- We could spend that money much Thayer deals in both records and t yer, with Jenkins Music for 13 years more effectively for them." sheet music. She believes that cut- and a record buyer, says the dis- In regards to ABC's recent re- g ting the prices on some albums count chain sells for less than what ward for lowering returns, there would help business. The record is she could buy records for with her was some objection. "We're classi- probably one of the best entertain- employe discount. Frank Todd, op- fied as a dealer though we're a one - ment values of today, but people erations manager of Lieberman En- stop. Big State is a dealer. I think simply haven't got used to paying terprises, says the discount oper- the whole thing is just another op- $5 and $6 for a rock record." ation has hurt record buying in the portunity to give a legal kickback to Todd at Lieberman reports that city. "Some stores have cut back on the big rackjobber." cartridges are selling better. "This inventory and are doing less busi- Moran feels that the entire record year, with fewer titles, business is ness because the discount oper- industry should go to a bar -coding better." RIM ation is selling $6.98 albums for inventory control system such as is What could record labels do to \ib $3.99. The chain is selling albums used in grocery stores. "That would help business in the area? "Give me 10 lower than I can sell them at cost. be an incentive to stock older cata- more promotional items on a more Ss t, Loss leaders. But he gets custom- log product." consistent basis. I have 21 or 22 ópp ands ers into thé store. It's just that such Gary Mann, manager of Music stores that will gladly put up posters discounting has hurt normal record Etc., says that he's selling "a ton of and mobiles but we don't get them w`Q FanfBpia business." 8 -track cartridges." The store has in PA frequently enough to make it ,th shown increased volume in Sound Warehouse is a growing -rock worthwhile to have something al- cartridges and some rock artists ways up." agá2 o`-";:o 6 discount record chain that has six .sent th aVs have larger cartridge sales than al- New iv9 rwto stores in Oklahoma City area, one in When it comes to influencing $3B.n9 Houston, five in the Dallas and Fort bum sales. sales of rock singles in the area, al- ParkPrsntsl One method which kin9N MOR Worth area, and another in Tulsa. by Mann has most everyone mentioned WKY, $36p21 svE`cji managed to meet competition from though The discount record chain is oper- some also mentioned Pr Pi-uSMA ated by Mrs. Dan discount stores in his area is KOMA. KEBC was mentioned for i Moran. Dan him- through special treatment self is a wholesaler and the two for cus- country music, as well as KLPR. firms are operated separately. tomers. "We'll special order any- KFJO was mentioned as the "hot- thing under the sun, then call them test soul music station in the state Dan Moran thinks wholesaling. when it arrives. One guy drives 30 or the entire Midwest." He feels that the suggested price miles just to shop with us, in spite of A lot of people mentioned hike by CBS Records on superstar stores much closer to him." FM100, a new FM station opening product will cut into volume busi- His biggest problem is often in in the market, with hopes that it y ness. "There's an awful lot of getting hot product for stock and he would contribute a great deal to al- wasted dollars on promotion and points to a recent hit LP by George bum sales. Bill Lacy, general man- manufacturing; if rising costs are Benson. "But Jim Summer of Lie- ager of the new station, had visited hurting manufacturers, let them berman is one of the best salesmen most stores and distributors in the adjust their way of doing business. I've met. He's never bored. That area and they were eagerly awaiting Some labels will come into the mar- makes up a lot for not having the the debut of the station.

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Retail and wholesale record and J.J. Edwards, owner of A & A Mu- son's One -Stop, which services tape outlets in Omaha report in- sic, a black -owned outlet, says that most retailers in the area along with creased sales during the first half of she had to drop prices from $5.98 Records 'N' Tapes, says profits 1976, although some retailers to $4.97 because of dwindling have doubled during the first six claim sales have slackened during sales. At the lower price business months of the year and is encour- the summer months, according to a improved before tapering off again aged that business will continue at NOW survey of key merchandisers in the during the summer. Although it is a brisk pace. He feels that discount- ONLY area. not a large operation with only 100 ing will get more competitive as Retail prices on $6.98 lists titles, she says that if the upcoming Christmas draws nearer. ranged from a lowball of $3.99 at months don't improve she will be "There is no reason why a hot the three -store House of Sound, to forced to raise prices. selling album like Peter Frampton a high of $6.98 at the one -outlet Maggie Rickey, who acquired the should be discounted when top x,< Record Shop. The average price of Barn Door a year ago, tripled the in- price can be gotten for it. A new art- XCiting v. an album hovers near $4.97. ventory, expanded her primary ist should be discounted to get i) With album price discounting the mover section and has increased some action on it," says Mandina. rock, C' key topic of discussion at the NARM profits 50% with albums selling at He cites solid material such as t. O `I o._ midyear meeting, retailers in the $4.60. She says that if her prices Frampton, Fleetwood Mac, Jeffer- ' Omaha area say that has not been a were raised any higher, the busi- son Starship, Scaggs and Rick Der- t 6 Id',;Iovchinp13-tracks, major source of concern and agree ness would suffer. ringer as reasons for healthy sales. tést f1s that they will not reduce their al- Although the House of Sound is Davidson's, which doubled its vol- sea i 2.8b bum prices any lower than their cur- carrying the lowball price, Sibby Fal- ume with WEA alone, stocks 75,000 rent ones. cone, manager of the three -store albums, 15,000- 20,000 singles and $-i Larry Kirke, owner of the one - chain which opened last March, 20,000 8 -track tapes. store Sound Machine, which also says Os,- that the $3.99 list is only bait Mandina also says that David - priced deals heavily in car and home to attract customers to its CB and son's services their accounts per- lary stereo equipment, says he is mov- audio equipment department. The sonally, providing artists, clean product oeesa 88 at' ing enough volume at $4.47, with chain stocks the top 100 selling LPs and speedy delivery. "Our accounts faoW mus aa profits considerably higher in 1976. and a limited number of oldies, always get reorders immediately," APP Jim Lehnoff, assistant manager which Falcone says has kept re- he says. 7 of the Record Shop, which sells al- turns down to a minimum. aCkS horn Records 'N' Tapes, the other pri- ed! ß- óadfin¢°r bums at their full $6.98 list, reports Dan Drennin, salesman in the mary One -Stop in the Omaha area, eorge sharper profits which he attributes Omaha Musicland store, the na- since Lieberman's no longer serv- Harrison, Gold to the steep product price. tion's largest retail chain, reports ices LPs because a more efficient N' The Brandeis Department Store sales comparable to the previous job can be done out of the Min- special chain, with seven outlets, is selling year with albums neapolis a1 by Zob1n is selling at $4.67. branch, services 350-400 and Er LPs for $6.50, but a spokesman He attributes the store's success to accounts and owns the two -store as .conducted says that while profits have re- a company policy which stresses Homer's chain where profits have Charles mained steady, they are beginning good customer relations and a increased 10-18% since last year. t to feel the crunch of the more ag- guarantee on every record sold. David McKee, chief record buyer, gressive discounters. Dave Mandina, buyer for David- (Continued on page 32)

www.americanradiohistory.com Mile -High Sales 29 Continued from page 25 out of cases, which is the way he for- merly merchandised them. Influential rock stations include "People don't have to crouch the unique KFML -AM which is a free down to see them. They are still be- form contemporary music station hind the counter but now they are sunrise to sunset; KTLK -AM which easily visible to the consumer." features rock music, top forty fare Bayer adds that he is also an ag- 24-hours a day; KXKX -FM, KOAQ- gressive cut out buyer and does a FM; KBPI -FM; and KLZ -FM. good job with English imports. KERE -AM and KLAK -FM are said Tim Golden states, "I think the to generate strong interest in both market has been pretty stable

country and "progressive" country price -wise. I don't think price dis- music, while KADX -FM generates counting has really affected any- jazz interest. one's volume or profits this year.

KDKO -AM plays "disco- soul" mu- "One of the things I would like to sic 24 -hours a day, while KVOD -FM see is more television promotion engenders classical interest. here. That would also be a great Elaborating further on his busi- boon to sales. Tape sales are up ness, Cook adds, "We must be mov- also but we see a trend towards cas- ing some 300 -400 Peter Frampton settes. Country music has really double pockets out of here a week. picked up mainly because of radio The same with Fleetwood Mac. It's and there are a lot of people asking like the Christmas holidays all over for a Waylon Jennings, for ex- again." ample." Cook says he believes a measure Golden also adds that they are of Peaches' success in the Denver one of the few dealers in town into market since opening -in addition sheet music and folios and "are to having the largest store in town doing well with it." with a 17,000 -square -foot facility - A spokesman at Record Bar indi- "is our whole approach, our whole cated volume is up, attributed to merchandising plan. We do mass the fact they have become "more advertising and it's a total satura- competitive" since lowering prices tion thing. We give away Peaches T- to $4.99 on new releases and plac-

shirts and I don't think there's any- ing more emphasis on displays as one in town who doesn't know us by well as "doing a good overall pro- now. In addition, our full catalog se- motion job." lection of records and tapes is John Netter at Rocky Mountain

pretty comprehensive. I don't think says he serves the 100,000 popu- consumers in Denver really got the lation of Boulder which includes selection they wanted until we roughly 25,000 students at the Uni- opened up. That may account for versity of Colorado. He says his

our strong business also." forte is "a real good selection. I Prices at Peaches run $3.98 on think it's the best in the area. Our newer LPs and $4.98 on catalog. store is 4,000 square feet and top "Pricing has been fairly stable," LPs run from $3.88 -$3.99 with adds Cook. "There are some minor catalog at $4.67." price wars from time to time but Tape sales are up. He also carries nothing heavy." music books, incense, and maga- But as good as things are, notes zines. Cook, he "would like to see even "I think Denver is a lot like

more groups in Denver. I think this Seattle in many respects. It's a is a perfect stopping off point be- growing market. It has the capabil- tween New York and L.A." Cook be- ity to be a major breakout market lieves larger involvement with acts and very hip." Many dealers ex- coming into the store would spice pressed similar views. up business even more. Denver's population is roughly "I'd also like to hear more import 1.5 million. material on the radio," he says. Denver record merchants and Peaches is also selling about four wholesalers also have strong opin- times as many pre- recorded car- ions on recent national label devel- tridges as cassettes and Cook in- opments. This man used to dicates he will think buy of that normally for A sampling of opinion ran: Cook: example, 60 8 -track as contrasted "The Casablanca limited edition on with 15 cassettes. reissue sets is a great concept. The Ozark Mountain Daredevils Bayer at Independent notes his People are grabbing it (Kiss) up.

increased business is due in large Wish we could get more of that . measure to recent expansion with a would hate to see CBS implement by name. recent move into a new 3,500 - those price hikes." square -foot facility, up from 1,000 Bayer: "CBS better not raise square feet. prices. What worries me is that if "Normally," says Bayer, "Sep- they do and can pull it off, then the

tember business starts to gear up other labels will follow suit. I don't with summers slow. With me it's think the consumer or retailer can When the first three Daredevil albums been the opposite. Summer has take it. I have friends who won't been very good and continuing into open record stores because of it. were released he didn't pay any attention. the fall. The Casablanca reissue is a rip off. "I've also done five times the ad- Some people got buffaloed into "Ozark Mountain Daredevils. Must be some vertising with radio and print," he thinking they were getting new Kiss adds. "One area I am using with material. I would like to see labels bluegrass group:' His more open- minded great success is high school and put out unknowns at a lower price.

small college newspapers. I don't I'd like to see more in the way of the emphasize price but rather project 'Endless Summer' type of promo- friends knew the plum the store itself." tion. That was dynamite." Bayer characterizes Denver as Golden: "I'm expecting hikes Daredevils for "Jackie rtlymialls "highly competitive." His top LPs from CBS. Where else do they have sell for $3.99 with tape $4.99. Cata- to go but up? Casablanca limited Blue" and "If You log prices run $4.65 to $4.99. Bayer edition reissue is a great idea and concedes that Peaches exerts a selling very, very well." Wanna Get To Heaven:' strong influence but feels it's a Dingman: "Hard for the small in- healthy situation. dependent label to get recognition. Two smash hits. "I'm on the west side of town and More communication is needed. Peaches is on the east side," he Casablanca has come up with one says. Acknowledging Peaches' of the best ways to reissue vinyl that

large impact, he notes himself as I have ever seen. A very smart idea. the number two factor in the mar- The consumer has felt price hikes ket. too long. The ABC incentive pro- As part of his expansion, Bayer gram for lowering returns is long also indicates that he will be delving overdue. A one stop needs incen- into sheet music and folios. tives." He also says that cartridges are Netter: "It's taken me the last selling in about a 2-1 ratio over cas- two years to explain price hikes to settes and feels increased tape consumers. I don't want to go sales are the result of taking them through it again." © 1976 A &M Records, Inc.

www.americanradiohistory.com 30 Lowball Prices Grieve Retailers New York City

Operating costs continue to rise, seem to feel that record companies industry," says Ben Karol. "The "If discounters follow the same be restricting ABC's distribution. while retail prices and profits re- are turning a blind eye to the situ- ads being run give the impression trends, a new $7.98 suggested He feels that buyers are becoming main on the slide for record mer- ation because the discounters are that low prices are proper prices, price list will look even more ridic- more and more cautious. chants here. helping to move tonnage. and when customers come in and ulous," offers Karol. The consensus of tape sales here The pinch has been on for well Depending on how aggressive an your prices, especially on catalog Both agree also that the MCA is favorable. Again, both Goody and over a year now. Skyrocketing utility operation, retailers here are dis- goods, aren't at the lowball level wholesale pricing structure un- King Karol report solid increases. bills (electricity & heating), an in- counting goods anywhere from they look at you like you're a thief veiled earlier this year is a dead is- Karol explains that tape sales are creased sales tax (8 %), inflationary $2.99 (usually one per customer and walk out. Indirectly, the big dis- sue. "It was a dead horse the week up 8% from last year's 20% share labor costs and stiffer competition deals) to $3.69 and $3.99. counters are misleading the public after they announced it," says of volume. Levy states that the tape between newcomers and long es- Both daily and Sunday news- and trading on it," explains Karol. Karol. sales here for Goody have increased tablished dealers have all only papers feature strong ad cam- George Levy, president of Sam The same feelings are echoed by from 20-25% of business to almost added to the pitfalls of doing busi- paigns from Korvettes, Sam Goody, Goody, says that without a doubt others who preferred to remain 30% of total sales action. ness in a market this size. King Karol and Jimmy's, with the discounting hasn't helped busi- anonymous. Levy sees the ratio of 8- tracks Ironically, though, the most burn- entire discount range covered from ness, and has taken from profits in Generally, reception to the Casa- sold to cassettes remaining at 3:1, ing issue facing dealers here was top to bottom weekly. Operations the process. But, he does feel that blanca idea of limited edition LP while Karol reports closer to a 2:1 not levelled from without, but like Disc -O -Mat, which moves sub- the trend here will begin to taper off series is favorable. Several dealers ratio. rather sprung up from within the re- stantial amounts of product at the shortly. and indie distributors stressed that Both report good sales results Interestingly, when tailers' own camp. It's the question $2.99 price, is relying heavily on the queried as to to work the series must really be a with sheet music and folios. what labels of the lowball retail price on front- word -of -mouth approach for expo- might do to help busi- limited edition one and not just a As for volume and profits, Levy line $6.98 product. sure. ness, Levy offers that he thinks marketing hype. states that volume has been up, but manufacturers should remove the profits have Talk to dealers about the situ- A number of those contacted on On ABC's offering of rewards for been down. Karol ad- suggested list price on all product, mitted that discounting had ation and you get back comments the subject of discounting either de- lower returns, Karol sees it as a af- something he feels would help cur- fected volume (off 10-15%), but like: "It's totally chaotic "; "The dis- clined comment or preferred to talk "complete waste of time. I pay no tail the discounting rage. He would says counters are ruining the business "off the record." attention to it," he says. that profits have remained also like to see a greater wholesale pretty much the same. for all of us"; "It burns me up every Two of the city's record retailing "The ABC sales force tries to price range for dealers. In radio, WHN leads in the coun- time I see someone selling at the stalwarts, King Karol and Sam stuff product down your As for talked about price in- throat with try music category (it's the only $2.99 price "; and "It's ridiculous. Goody, addressed the subject a special 12% deal, and creases on select superstar product they've got one), while stations WBLI, WWRL, Something has to be done." openly and frankly. to know that it's going to cause from CBS both Levy and Karol feel WBLS pick up the top r &b votes. In heavy returns. While some dealers state that la- "Discounting here is to the point that such a move would definitely True," Karol contin- rock, stations WXLO, 99x, and ues, "there are rewards bels should take measures to try where it's completely psyched out hurt. for buying, WNEW take honors. WPIX and but they're lost in returns." to curtail the discounting, others your consumer, someone who in "It would be devastating," says WABC lead in the disco votes. Clas- readily admit that there's little that the first place is not interested or Levy. "The kids are already com- Levy sees the ABC move as being sical mention goes to WQXR, while manufacturers can legally do. Most aware of price machinations in the plaining about prices." good, but he does add that it could WRVR takes the honors in jazz. Racked Accounts Stabilize Price Footballing

Continued from page 26 stores. Since its takeover of the Mu- one-shot, it's fine," the former Kor- Eckerling was most vocal on a com- ments. "Most Chicago stations are sical Isle of America operation here vettes department manager ob- mon complaint: outlying Sears, and is in a "gradual the failure of 'wait and see,' the city is notoriously less than two years ago, Lieberman serves. record process of racking all Sears here." company promotion men to late." has added 20,000 square feet of reach Lieberman also racks Goldblatts, Playtique's regular album price is the retailer. With less black oriented product warehouse space and 30 employ- Playback, Wieboldts, Carson /Pirie/ $4.99, "a good price for the area," "Just once, I'd like to get a pro- on kingpin AM rocker WLS than ees, Tupper informs. man Scott, Woolworth, Woolco, Osco and St. Jean notes. The location is not motion into the record store to three years ago, and playlists tight- hip Hornsby stores in this area, and two In the last year, Tupper says, the heavy into tapes, with 8 -track repre- the people who are making $2 ening on black stations here, the re- of the Marshall Fields department rack supplier has emphasized post- senting 70% of what is offered. "I an hour selling their product, to let sult, says Leaner, is "people drop- ers, displays and greater point of don't think I'll expand into cas- them know that they're doing the ping out of the market." sale promotion, generally. settes that much, there's not that job. The record companies are con- Leaner calls for a broadening of stantly complaining about radio not the programming base of WVON J.L. Marsh racks all of the Chi- many requests. We may carry reel getting the job done. Let a cago area Venture, Turnstile, Mont- to reel since these are being asked us have and other black music stations. chance. They'll get better results gomery Ward and Treasure Island for." "The market is soft," Leaner with the radio stations if they work says, "and it's stores, Ira Heilicher of parent Pick- St. Jean says Playtique will seek going to stay soft un- with the stores. We report to the til new excitement hits." wick Intl Inc. informs. regularly to host in -store artist ap- stations." Noting a severe summer slump, Heilicher says the accounts are pearances by making adjacent ball- Playtique's St. Jean agrees: Leaner says 1976 will not substan- serviced by a new 25,000- square- room facilities, in the hotel owned "Promo men don't go into retail tially exceed '75 in volume. And, foot regional warehouse, entered by Playboy, available to record com- outlets. They always say they want Leaner doubts if profits will be up 11/2 years ago, that houses 600- panies at no charge. certo displays, but they don't come in since expenses have continued to 1,000 titles. Under the Marsh No. BR nrs: P!a sys- Another expansion here came and give ideas." climb. tem, Chicago accounts also draw eSstejMé recently in the Sounds Good chain, Tuchten, Hear Here: "Promo Leaner, an industry veteran of 30 CSo' IOMelMahle from Marsh central warehouses in Orch9q9-8arta YmPhony which acquired Universal Music on people deal with radio stations, years, has other recommendations:

estr k: I St. Louis and Minneapolis, each 6391pehia N. Ashland, outright (Billboard, salesmen deal with the record "I would like to see uniform pricing t Concerto with more than 20,000 titles, ac- OS63g4_ avarottl Sept. 11). Sounds Good stores, stores. There could be promotion structures and uniform coding cording to Heilicher. For example, Tenor Co n 60% of each owned by one interest, for retailers, to help us with dis- structures. It would be nice to look r/ n. he says, the Chicago accounts tap also are located in New Town, on plays, keep us aware of product." in one place an know that a $6.98 Cs/P3 St. Louis for the spread in black and the Vó 262otti n9 Of The city's northwest side and in sub- Area retailers also indicate that LP is a $6.98 LP. Numbers on LPs Hi white gospel, housed there because ^ Der Mah/e urban Schaumberg. The stores pur- radio here can be doing considera- are in 200 different places." as of its proximity to the south. Pva ót92EPr?/Sojti Lied chase and advertise jointly. bly more to aid sales. Carl Ro- Leaner also believes that tapes Heilicher notes the diversity of The newest Sounds Good, a for- senbaum, of Flip Side, calls gener- should be priced identical lÿo q?2g mo Tenore/ to al- audiences in the Chicago market, mer A&P supermarket with 10,000 ally for more "album orientation, u`S6g/Solfi (?ahlerSYm bums. Tape sales, Leaner says, Set) ny "from polkas to black gospel," but, square feet of space, will be mer- more product conversation from through the Record World Stores +C83`Tc No aiko`PSe Pho C he says, "c&w leaves a lot to be de- chandised similarly to the Peaches the jocks," and most retailers con- and his one are SoltikY'SYm- Sm -stops, up dramati- Strae9elS sired." chain. cur. cally, now accounting for more than 2arathu s . a Chicago's best -publicized new "There's still a lot of filling out to "WDAI's album of the week 10% of volume. Cassettes repre- ÑS6i record outlet is probably Playtique, be done," notes Keith Eckerling, sometime breaks a very new act," sent only a minute percentage, t/ CS62 a design of Playboy Enterprises, Sounds Good part owner, amidst says Rosenbaum, pointing to one Leaner says. Murtr, that may soon be repeated in other the new location's Sept. 10 grand station's sales boosting feature. P At the north side Sounds Unlim- cities. Located in the Playboy Tower opening. Eckerling also has a piece "We get tremendous reaction sim- ited one -stop, tape is "50% of our on fashionable Michigan Ave., the of the New Town store. ply because DAI is on it," Ro- business," reports Fred Michals. store sells women's clothing and "You just can't put in half a mil- senbaum notes about albums that "We handle a lot of car stereo records and tapes, heavily empha- lion dollars' worth of merchandise aren't being exposed elsewhere. stores that strictly buy tape," Mi- sizing jazz and classical. overnight;" he observes. Eckerling "There should be more of that chals notes. "Business is pretty good, but still says the Ashland store will employ kind of programming, more than Michals says the one-stop still is not what I expected," reports Ken "up to 12." the hit single off an album," he recovering from a fire earlier this St. Jean, Playtique's record buyer. The new store, he notes, does says. . year that forced it into temporary "However," St. Jean says, "what well in c &w, and in MOR. An MOR Fred Michals, album buyer for the quarters here at the regional we were getting before was walk - audience continues to exist, Ecker- Sounds Unlimited one -stop, branch of CBS Records. through and now we've begun ad- ling believes, but it is not being ex- agrees: "Album cuts instead of sin- In other formats, the most in- vertising." ploited by the record companies. gles to motivate album sales, and fluential radio stations here, ac- St. Jean says the store is using Ads should be geared more to more identification of the album." cording to those surveyed, are: only radio spots. With London Rec- adults, Eckerling recommends, and Michals, with Rosenbaum, identi- Classical: WFMT. ords, St. Jean is planning an "initial more $4.98 list product should be fies WDAI as the most influential R &B: WVON and WBMX. break -through" campaign, using developed for the adult market. rock station in the market. Others Disco: WGCI. WFMT, the classical big gun here, "Something should be done to name WXRT or WDHF; there ap- Country: WJJD, WMAQ. that will feature $6.98 merchandise encourage retailers to stock depth pears not to be a consensus. Jazz ... lamentably, there is not below $4 and budget classics at rather than quantity," Eckerling "Chicago is too big a market not now a station in this market $1.99. "I don't want to make a adds. to have a station that's breaking programming a regular diet of habit of going low -ball, but for a Among retailers contacted here, records," Keith Eckerling corn- jazz.

www.americanradiohistory.com Indies Challenge 31 Continued from page 25 approves ABC's low- return incen- tive and feels it is coming out okay Any album package sold at retail on MCA's multiple pricing. for over $9.98 will have trouble, he "It affects us only in pennies," believes. He also wonders how tape says a Pizza spokesman. "But we any price boosts would compare to might have problems if WEA, which future LP boosts. supplies one -third of our total prod- in L.A. "You sell a ton of tape uct, decided to set multiple price compared to the Midwest," he says, levels." in sin- "while the Midwest is ahead Licorice Pizza regularly adver- I tell you, GRT gles. One thing can tises top 40 product on KHJ, pro- had lower its tape prices. better gressive FM product on KLOS, record - "One of the greatest KMET and KWST. It also uses KGB breaking stations in the U.S. has in San Diego steadily. got to be WLS, the ABC outlet in Charles Shaw, manager of the Chicago," he says. "Nine states huge Tower retail store on Sunset Angeles mar- rack off it." In the Los Strip, says, "Our business has been ket, r &b Salstone finds progressive fairly up here this year. We are op- like KUTE and KJLH a FM stations posed to all manufacturer price in new fast -growing force creating raises on principle. But we con- Donna stars like Brass Connection, gratulate the labels in keeping up and Funkadelic. Summers the good work bringing us good mu- Sol Zamek, vice president -gen- sic. I feel that major label cutouts eral manager of Sam Billis's City are pulling down the market." One -Stop, an increasingly impor- tant force in this market, says, "We Shaw sees independent distribu- as on the believe City is the largest one -stop tion heavily dependent each west of the Mississippi. We sell strength of personality of along the entire West Coast to firm's headman. "Some guys are Alaska and Hawaii." resting on their laurels while others Zamek says bluntly that the are aggressive and effective." smaller independent retailer is Shaw praises the pop and pro- being squeezed hard by large retail gressive stations of L.A. as being re- chains that one -stop themselves. sponsive to their special listener "City is forced to compete in a low needs. He finds that recent person- profit- margin market when a man- nel changes have upgraded tape ufacturer sells his LP for $3.60 and sales in his store. Songbooks have a chain with its own one -stop can been in the Tower for three years. retail the album for $3.66." "I wish labels would use more dis- City does not intend to enter the cretion in their releases. There is no retail business itself and avoid this way you can effectively merchan- roadblock, however. "We don't dise 150 new titles per month even want to compete with our own cus- in a store with 7,200 feet of floor tomers," says Zamek. "And the space," he says. Tower keeps every number and volume of our ac- new release in stock for at least counts are rising well, despite the three to six months.

price squeeze." . Michael Pinto, owner of Sound Zamek doesn't know how ABC's Music Sales one -stop and the four - low- return incentive will affect City. store Platterpuss retail chain, says: "We can't hold our 25,000 square "The one -stop whose main busi- feet of floor space for delayed re- ness is selling to independent re- turns. Unsold product must go tailers is really caught in a price back as it accumulates." squeeze, competing against big re- As for MCA's price -differential tail chains that one -stop them- format, Zamek feels even more gra- selves in- house. I feel that in our dations among various types of case we are doing well simply by large accounts would be desirable. holding business steady and main- Zamek has told CBS key execu- taining an influx of new accounts." tives that superstar product prices Pinto likes the ABC low- return in- should not be raised. He feels that centive and is interested in seeing the singles price raise badly hurt further effects of MCA multiple - that market. price levels. He thinks it might be Then he heard "The manufacturers should an effective sales tool for major la- spend more of their advertising dol- bels to have three or four list price lar helping promote the smaller ac- levels for artists at various stages of "Men From Earth: counts, which in total may sell as acceptance. many units as a single large chain," Tom Heiman, president of Nehi he says. "I like the way Casablanca which stocks its eight huge Peaches tags its radio spots with the phrase retail outlets across the country 'at all good record stores' rather from a Los Angeles warehouse com- than plugging a specific chain." plex, says "We avoid retail discount City tape business is excellent wars by not advertising price. Our An incredible fusion of five part harmonies and cassettes are having a resur- sale titles are $3.98 and the shelf gence. Alaska is a particularly good LPs are $4.98. We don't vary from and pristine instrumental performances market for cassettes, Zamek has this scale." found. Business has been good at laced with the aroma of hickory smoke and John Bosshard, an area manager Peaches, although only two of the of Licorice Pizza retail chain, one of stores have been open a full year, tall pines. More "musical" the region's giants, says, "We are Heiman says. holding our prices stable at $3.98 He brands ABC's low- return in- standard frontline and $4.98 in the centive policy as a "step back- music than you might expect. bins. Special sale items with manu- wards." Heiman says, "Returns are

facturer support can go to $3.77 or penalized in foreign markets and I "Men From Earth" is $3.69." see this as holding back overseas Licorice Pizza is a heavy radio ad- record business. The retailer and definitely music from vertiser and tries to match the ad- wholesaler are wary of taking a vertised album with a local station chance on merchandising un- earth. Unpretentious rather than hitting only the top - knowns without a free return pol- rated broadcasters. icy." and clean. Just listen. You'll agree. Pizza has discovered that tape However, he thinks the CBS sug- sales pick up strongly when the 8 gestion of raising list prices on se- track units are made more acces- lected superstar product makes "Men From Earth" sible to the customer. "We control sense. He doesn't feel Nehi/ pilferage as a byproduct of our pol- Peaches has been affected by icy of having salesmen on the floor MCA's price differential formula. The Ozark Mountain Daredevils actively helping the customer. If the Heiman is a staunch advocate of salesman is right at the customer's record industry bar coding and side anyway, he also performs a se- feels this is the greatest contribu- On A &M Records and Tapes curity function." tion major labels could make Licorice Pizza has a songbook towards sophisticating record mar- rack in every store but has been dis- keting. He would also like to see Produced by David Anderle appointed in experiments with add- more even treatment in direct drop - ing sheet music. The chain heartily shipping of label product. © 1976 A &M Records, Inc.

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Continued from page 27 "Cassettes are much slower to nor will it happen with all program I artists. until see how it's going to that I cannot get the product that I sell than 8- tracks except where "If you take just any superstar affect me at the end of the year. at other stores in high traffic areas order. The distributors don't seem there are military bases, such as in and price it at $6.98 or $7.98 and and malls," says Acuna. "I feel that because of the way to be well stocked. Usually, I will re- San Antonio. With accounts in and think the public is going to jump like Irish notes that business may the program is set up, the rewards ceive only about 50% of my order." around military bases cassettes are hell at it, you're mistaken. even be up at his location because will be determined at the end of the very strong." Kirby says, "Record companies the bulk of his sales comes from "These records will best be sold year. Then you will get across -the- can help by seeing that their plants foreign tourist trade. Acuna notes that because tapes with the personal attention that is board discount or rebate for that in the case of majors, their Disc Records also sells sheet mu- have a longer life span, they are common with retailers, the sales- year." branches in the case of some ma- persons suggesting the records sic, but Irish explains that it is only a picking up in sales. However, cas- to Dealers, racks, one -stops and re- jors, and independents have the settes are still marginal compared the customers." small part of his overall sales be- tailers feel there could be improve- product available, and that I don't to 8- cause he does not have the inven- tracks. Kirby declares, "In any given ments within the structure of the have to sit and wait for a week being

tory to stock sheet music. On the other hand, Kirby says his month, you have only so many dol- record industry. out of hot product because I can't His customers are predominantly tape business has always com- lars available to spend for LPs. If al- Metting declares, "To improve get it." adults. He sells very few singles prised at least 45% bums cost more, there will be fewer of his overall business, one -stops could offer bet- Record Service, a one -stop oper- compared to LPs. sales. units sold." "Houston has always been ter distribution where possible, ation known in the past to sell large Disc Records is one of the few out of proportion percentagewise Metting says, "The accounts are where they take a single record quantities of LPs and singles, has outlets that sells as many cassette with the rest of the country. a little skeptical of the $7.98 price, marginal or otherwise and help us discontinued its LP lines, according tapes as it does 8- tracks. Again he "Cassettes have been behind 8- just as they were skeptical of the sell it. They could get the product to Barbara Hartman, buyer. attributes his tape sales to his for- track tapes in sales. Within the past $6.98 and $5.98 prices. I feel that if out into the marketplace so it can eign traffic. "People in Europe and She notes that since Record Serv- six months, we have seen a dra- the product is there it will sell, which be bought by the consumer. Mexico use cassettes, not 8 -track ice became a singles -only outlet ap- matic jump in cassette sales from is what the CBS line of thinking is. If tapes, and we located in a large "We don't sell many singles to proximately one year ago, 80% of are you have a hot group the stores. Consequently, I have to come out, tourist area," he says. dealers, and we need the one -stops its business is now jukebox accounts. had to increase my cassette inven- you don't give away at $1.99." Metting contends 8 -track tape to help us distribute singles and not There has been no substantial tory. I have no explanation for this sales dropped drastically from just One of the biggest pluses to come wait until it goes top 20." change in sales during the past increase except that people are along seems to be ABC's recent before Christmas 1975 through the Irish asserts that record labels year, she explains. buying more cassette players with idea to reward accounts for lower- spring 1976. might help his business by coming As in every other market, radio is their cars." ing returns. Acuna feels this is in- He feels this was due to the emer- up with more co -op advertising dol- the major influence on record sales. deed a plus, but his operation gence of CB radios, which he says As to the suggested LP price hike lars. "In the past, the record com- The majority surveyed feel the most strives for this on a daily basis. started late last year. We lost a lot by CBS on key product, Acuna says, panies were much better about get- influential stations here are KLEF of business to CBs, but the country "There are certain superstars who "I like the idea," offers Kirby. ting behind ideas for promotion. for classical, KYOK, r &b and jazz; and soul tape business is gradually will sell a certain amount of units. "For a one -stop, our returns run They are not inclined to do that any- KILT -AM, Top 40; KNER, country, returning. But this will not happen every time, low, and I reserve judgment on the more. With dealers, my complaint is and KRBE, contemporary.

$4 .97 Average Keys Steady Sales

( Continued from page 28 Other innovative label moves direct communication with distribu- pace than pre- recorded cassettes chart. WOW -AM and KGOR -FM are says that consumers will pay any such as MCA's price structure for- tors. and blank tape. The House of Top 40 oriented and their repeated

*- price for a desired product. - mula and ABC's reward for lowering Many retailers surveyed say that Sound sold more units of Bachman airplay of popular records has in- ui McKee argues that the quality of returns as have met with Turner yet been One -Stops should carry a larger Overdrive in 8- tracks than creased sales considerably. an album has relatively little to do inconclusive results. stock and assortment of titles. They LPs. Most sales were during the KOWH -FM is the primary soul sta- w with sales. more "The anything is Retailers were satisfied to see the complain that they are behind on summer, predominantly to stu- tion which J.J. Edwards complains COplayed on the radio, it will the more quality of album pressings im- their orders because the One -Stops dents. plays too many promotional rec- w sell, regardless of how good it is. proved which has reduced returns are usually out of stock which limits Blank tape is selling better than ords that haven't been stocked yet. I-- Airplay sells records." considerably. Lehnoff of the Record the quantity of their pruchases. The pre- recorded partially because it's KOOO -AM is the country oriented w All retailers and One -Stops agree Shop says that labels must main- customer in turn must wait. cheaper for the consumer to record station, though most retailers claim ci) that CBS's proposed $1 price hike an album than buy it. that country sales are slow movers. tain a continuous flow of quality re- One -Stops argue for improved of "superstar" albums like Boz Of those surveyed, the majority Davidson's reports that 90% of leases in order to keep business shipping service from distributors. Scaggs, to $7.98, will not affect have ceased stocking sheet music country singles sales are to jukebox stimulated. They say that distributors have too business. Mandina, who is against and songbook folios. Of those who operators. The Sound Machine's Larry Kirke much to handle making it tough the price hike, says "people will pay continue, Musicland shelves 300 According to the survey, solid feels that radio stations should play getting promotional aids and $12.98 for Dylan if that's what they selections of sheet music and 40 sellers like Frampton, Wings, Rick a wider selection of albums instead proper servicing. Mandina, who want." folio titles. The Record Shop reports Derringer, Wild Cherry, Scaggs, Chi- of just the top 25 in order to accli- says that Davidson's has added 40 McKee senses that Casablanca's that 10%-15% of its volume is sheet cago, Steve Miller and Fleetwood mate potential buyers to LPs that new accounts in the last three limited editions on reissues like the music. Mac are the primary reason for es- do not receive broad exposure months, strives for increased corn - triple Kiss LP will increase sales, The primary radio stations in calating sales. With the Christmas therefore inhibiting its sales. munication with his accounts, find- while other merchandisers feel its Omaha that influence record buy- buying season approaching and ing out what they need with the effect will be minimal. Says McKee, Other suggestions pertaining to ers are KQ98 -FM in nearby Council new albums from consistent sellers promise of immediate shipment. "By limiting the product, it's take it what labels can do to improve busi- Bluffs, which is the rock specialty flooding the market, record mer- now or not at all." All retailers re- ness range from educating the con- The survey also indicates that 8- station. It draws its playlist from chandisers in Omaha are optimistic port the Kiss album selling well. sumer via more advertising to more track tapes are moving at a brisker Billboard's "Top LPs & Tapes" of continued sales growth.

Concert Stopover Breakout Action

Continued from page 27 in Salem, Record Depot has four tions most influence record /tape corded product from two steady lo- about to try to outsell Raintree Dis- stores totally. sales. One gets the impression that cation spots, Euphoria, where tributing, an independent one -stop Steve Smith's two For What It's the competition for listeners is just Maria Muldaur, James Cotton, operated by Langdon Hedemann. Worth Everybody's Records has two stores are only two years old, as healthy as the retail scene. KGW, Country Joe and Paul Butterfield The ABC, one -stop which for a long stores in Portland. Mike Reff is but the 2,000 and 2,500 square - KGON and KVAN tied as best rock played recently; and the Hayloft, time has tried to sell against the foot planning expansion for both in the stores have caught hold in sub- station. There's no full -time classi- Vancouver, which plays Sons of Raintree operation with a $3.96 to near future. They'll grow physically urban Rockwood and Milwaukie. cal station, but the best segments Champlin and Elvin Bishop type $3.75 pricing, is in the throes of about 40% on the average. And Shelf LPs are $4.88 and specials air on KOIN. KWJJ, a veteran coun- acts. Single concerts play either the being sold to Tosh's One -Stop, there'll be larger inventories of rec- run $3.88. Smith also has a store in try station, has no competition, but Civic Auditorium, where 3,000 can Seattle. Tom Choate, son of Tosh's ords and tape as a result. One Salem. Record Depot just opened in local retailers admit country sales see MOR acts; the Paramount The- onetime boss, the late Lou Choate, change will be an emphasis on first nearby Oregon City. It's a small, are small. KINK and KGON tie as ater, where 3,300 can enjoy a rock would not comment, but he did line classics. The stores have done 14,000 population area, but man- best jazz stimulators. show or the Coliseum, which seats note the continuing growth of the well with budget, but they need a ager Chuck Crawley feels his cus- up to 11,000. area and the salutary effect of hard- part -time student to promote the Discos have very little impact lo- working retailers through the two - tomers buy at home. He charges classics through greater knowl- cally in selling records. Mentioned The live talent picture is spiced cityarea. Both wholesalersfeel single $4.70 for shelf, but has lots of spe- edgability. There'll be more maga- were Peter's Habit, the Embers, with a variety of promoters coming sales have bottomed out and that cials from $3.70 to $4.25. He's zines, T- shirts, import LPs and sin- Slabtown, the Wreck Of The Hes- into the city creating the healthy the upward trend is strong. Lie- gles and a sampling of guitar and perus and O'Callahans, but none competition that characterizes this used local papers, the high school berman Enterprises, Minneapolis, piano folios. has real impact. vicinity. football schedule, and the chamber has an eight- month -old satellite of commerce catalog to let resi- Portland retailers and whole- The exact opposite is true of live Even the wholesaling picture lo- warehousing facility here to serve dents know of the new store. Based salers can't agree on what radio sta- performances. Portland sells re- cally finds ABC Record & Tape Sales its growing number of rack clients.

www.americanradiohistory.com 33 Rodio-TV Programming Survey Indicates N.Y. WABC Is Most Popular U.S. Station By CLAUDE HALL LOS ANGELES --The most -lis- dio industry a handy reference guide ented station, then the rock audience tened to radio station in the nation is to the state of the industry as of the is much larger. WABC in New York, according to spring of 1976. Fortune Magazine The top 25 FM stations, in order: "American Radio 76," an in -depth publishes a list of the 500 leading WRFM, New York; WBLS, New study just completed by James Dun- businesses in the nation so I rea- York; WPLJ, New York; KBIG, Los can Jr., an executive with Gilmore soned, why not have a list of the na- Angeles; WXLO, New York; Advertising, Kalamazoo, Mich. tion's 500 most popular radio sta- WWSH, Philadelphia; WCBS, New The most popular FM station is tions?" York; WLAK, Chicago, tied with WRFM, New York, a beautiful mu- The top 25 most -listened to radio WPAT, New York; WLOO, Chi- sic station featuring the syndicated stations, in order, are: WABC, New cago; WJIB, Boston; WPIX, New format of Bonneville Broadcast York; WOR, New York; WLS, Chi- York; WVNJ, New York; KJOI, Los Consultants. WABC, of course, fea- cago; WGN, Chicago; WCBS, New Angeles; WQXR, New York; tures a Top 40 format. York; WJR, Detroit; WRFM, New WTFM, New York; WPGC, Wash - The study is based on Arbitron York, WBLS, New York; KDKA, (Continued on page 37) audience surveys. Duncan actually Pittsburgh; WMAQ, Chicago; SEEING STARZ -Ken Calvert, WABX (Detroit) music director, right, with sev- compiled it last year, but this is the WCCO, Minneapolis; KABC, Los eral members of Starz, Capitol Records group. Standing is Craig Lambert, De- first year the study has been pub- Angeles; WPLJ, New York; WINS, `300' On Saipan St. Louis; troit promotion manager for Capitol; and Bruce Ravid, right, Midwest album lished and is available for purchase. New York; KMOX, SAIPAN -WSZE, an automated New rock promotion coordinator for the record label. Seated from left: Starz mem- "This report," says Duncan, "is KBIG, Los Angeles; WHN, radio station here on this U.S. terri- bers Michael Lee Smith, Richie Ranno, and Peter Detroit; WMCA, Sweval. designed to give observers of the ra- York; CKLW, torial island, is now broadcasting New York, tied with WBBM, Chi- Contempo 300, a programming WNEW, New York; WXLO, cago; service syndicated by, Drake - New York, WBAP, Fort Worth; Chenault Enterprises, Los Angeles. Stations Exploit CB Jamboree WADO, New York; and WWSH, Scott Killgore, president of Micro- Philadelphia. LOS ANGELES -Radio stations throughout the that will feature performances by C.W. McCall and Red nesian Broadcasting, Agana, Guam, It's interesting to note that six of Northeast -and -some pretty girls on CB radio units -are Sovine -both of whom have had recent trucker hit rec- owns the station; Edgar Olson is these stations are FM -WRFM, tying in with a massive series of promotions focusing on ords -and others. manager. WBLS, WPLJ, KBIG, WXLO, and the first Northeast Regional Trucker's Fair & CB Jam- Nader bought the entire all -night shows on WWVA in WWSH. The study rates average boree, Oct. 9 -10. Wheeling, W.Va. -a radio station heard throughout the quarterhour, persons 12 -plus, 6 Richard Nader, executive producer, is providing 25 East -for Oct. 8 and 9, a Friday and Saturday. a.m.- midnight Monday through tickets to the jamboree for any radio station interested in The show, hosted by Buddy Lee, will feature not only Sunday. sponsoring a convoy of CB fans to attend. Nader, a week music, but appearances by the various disk jockeys Forgetting size of market, seven BIONDI'S BACK ago, called eight radio stations and "all of them flipped who'll lead convoys to the fair. And all of the CB fans talk or news stations were in that top over the idea." brought in by the radio stations will be invited to a A new 3 hour weekly 25, along with seven stations that Labor Day, Nader had six courtesy coffee stops set up brunch Saturday, (9) with C.W. McCall on hand. program featuring the have to be classified as more MOR on roads east and west of Allentown, Pa., where the jam- The WWVA Jamboree U.S.A. show will originate than anything else, six rock stations, legendary Dick Biondi boree will be held. Beautiful girls manned CB units, in- from the Fair /Jamboree site, featuring Crazy Elmer and three country stations, one Spanish with "Super Gold Rock viting truckers to stop by and have a cup of coffee when other regulars on the show performing in the 12,000 -seat language station, and the rest beau- they passed through the area. grandstand at the Fair. Bluegrass groups from Eastern 'n' Roll." Available now! tiful music. Schmidts Beer has purchased 14 billboards on local Pennsylvania will also be performing. In addition, Lee Among the top 10 stations, how- A Joe Weidensall Production highways, promoting the fair. A half-million color bro- Arnold of WHN in New York will be on hand to help ever, more listeners preferred MOR 965 Noria St. chures have been distributed to CB stores, truck stops emcee the two shows Saturday and two shows Sunday. Laguna Beach, Ca. 92651 radio to rock radio, with 613,700 av- and everywhere possible in eight states -Pennsyvlania, Nader held a CB fair June 25 -27 in Nassau County, (714) 497 -3736 erage quarterhour listeners to Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, New York, New Jersey, N.Y., that generated $250,000 in sales. He already has Exclusive U S Sales 556,400 and this includes the people Ohio and West Virginia. more than two dozen exhibitors for his latest event, in- Representation - listening to WBLS, a disco or black And the promotions continue to mount for the fair cluding Radio Shack and Lafayette Radio. oriented station. Bob Gourley & Associates If you take away the 205,300 aver- 512 Robinson St. El Paso, Tex. 79902 age quarterhour listeners of WOR, (915) 545 -1873 Hot `Magic' Formula An Accident which plays music in the morning somewhat but is mostly a talk ori- 2,000 Record Playlist Clicking On L.A.'s KNX-FM LOS ANGELES -The hottest, do with the format and it was an- ming service that CBS had then and most -copied radio format today other program director who first put beautiful music." grew sort of accidentally, admits that tag on it. Marshall had been a staff an- Steve Marshall, the program direc- Steve Marshall, who programs nouncer at KJOI, an FM station in Billboard tor who is most responsible for KNX -FM here with the aid of a Los Angeles that features automated U.S. & "evolving" what is today known computer, has watched his station programming by Schulke Radio Continental Canada 2 years (104 issues) 1 year more and more as the magic format. grow from 13th in the market in the Productions. "I was able to observe $100 First Class $120 1 year (52 issues) $60 6 months (26 issues) $35 Actually, magic hasn't anything to April /May ARB with a 17.2 average how beautiful music can substain a CANADA quarterhour 18 -49 men and women mood and flow from one song to an- 1 year (52 issues) $70 payment enclosed bill me the metro area 6 a.m.- to other, what I call environmental in midnight 1 year -First Class $120 No. 1 ranking with an average quar- programming to establish a mood." Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery of first copy. terhour of 33.6. (Continued on page 36) Rates And stations such as WIXY in on request for other countries. Group subscription Cleveland and WMGK in Phila- rate available. Circulation manager, Dave Ely, N.Y. delphia where programmer Julian Adult MOR For Breen put the title to it owe their Change of address present formats to a great extent on Aston 1600 I.Q. the success of KNX -FM. ASTON, Pa. -WQIQ, a radio sta- In addition, two major syndica- tion billed as 1600 I.Q., has hit the If you are moving, let us know six weeks in tion firms -TM Programming and air here with an adult MOR format, in Bonneville Broadcast Consultants advance. Attach old label here, or write code - according to program director Larry are launching programming services numbers from mailing label and print new King. The station serves suburban with formats similar to that of KNX - address below. Philadelphia and is operated by for- FM. Code Numbers mer Nashville air personality John "I don't think this format could Haggard. Air staff features Randall have developed without the backing Cooke mornings, Larry King mid - of a CBS," says Marshall, "because days, Steve Davis afternoons and was a CBS, O New Renewal Change of Address BIONDI RETURNS -Garrett Has - it long time in growing. Jack Johnson evenings. ton, owner and general manager of which owns the station, said: 'Here's "Response in the community has Mail to: KPAS in El Paso, signs for "Dick the money. You've got five years. Do been incredible and we've only been Billboard Publications, P.O. Box 2156, Radnor, Pa. 19089. Biondi's Supergold Rock 'N Roll" it.' " on the air a few days," says King. weekly syndicated radio program. The birth of the format started in "Due to the nature of the facility Name Standing, from left: veteran pro- 1971 when Rodger Layng and Steve that previously occupied the fre- gram director Scotty Brink, produc- Marshall were hired to put on a quency, record service has been only Address tion consultant for the three -hour beautiful music format on the FM fair and that's unfortunate because show; Bruce Earle, operations man- station. But the format that actually we can sell one heck of a lot of rec- City, State, Zip ager of KPAS; Bob Gourley, sales was on the air was "kinda MOR," ords for the distributors." He adds Nature of Business representative for the show; and admits Marshall. "What we did was that the station is also interested in Joe Weidensall, producer of the a bridge between the rock of the old adding another personality to the Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery of first issue show. `Young Sound' syndicated program- roster.

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JUDGES: annual competition for air person- select the winners from the finalists. Productions located in the suburb of ality of the year honors (see ballot Inglewood has launched a new News persons and news directors below), L. David Moorhead, chair- syndicated radio programming for- Please rate on a scale of zero (0) to ten (10). The highest point total in each category wins. may enter the competition by send- Use man of the awards committee, an- mat- "Adult MOR Contempo- ONLY one column. Leave rest blank for future judging. ing their airchecks and pertinent nounces that competition for news rary" -and will be unveiling it at the data to Claude Hall, Billboard REGIONAL RATING FINAL RATING director of the year and record pro- annual convention Sept. 19 -22 of the Magazine, 9000 Sunset motion person of the year (see ballot Blvd., Los National Radio Broadcasters Assn. Voice Angeles, Calif. 90069. Newspersons Timing below) is also open. in San Francisco at the Hyatt Re- may use the same ballot for their Music selection In the case of promotion execu- gency Embarcadero Hotel. news entry as the air personalities. Salesmanship tives, there will be national finalists The news entry should be on cas- Lee Tate, executive director of the Personality definition chosen in each of four divisions -na- sette, if possible, or reel -to -reel at 71/2 radio firm, Interest stimulation tional, regional, local and independ- syndication says the for- i.p.s. mat Compatability with format ent. These finalists will be selected' features contemporary hits by such as James Taylor, Elton Ability to relate to audience from the ballots. Then, program di- Finalists in all divisions will John, be Keith Presentation rectors land and music directors at announced shortly. Carradine, the Carpenters, Content John Denver and Olivia Newton - Imagination John and is designed to appeal to an Creativity 18-49 age group. Originality RECORD PROMOTION PERSON Cavox now produces eight differ- NOMINATING BALLOT ent formats, including standard pop, TOTAL TOTAL Annual competition for the International easy listening, good music, beautiful Does air personality select music? Yes_ No Radio Programming Forum Awards music, conservative tempo and Personality has been with station since_ Cavox country, both for live and I, mo. yr. of , nominate scheduled radio broadcasting. the following record promotion persons for the annual International Radio Programming Forum competition in the following categories: 45 rpm RECORDS NATIONAL Name of Person BY MAIL Vox Jox JINGLES? All Artists By CLAUDE HALL Company City Original REGIONAI I.D. JINGLES FOR ROCK LOS ANGELES -Buzz Bennett Name of Person 1949 thru 1972 is the new director of operations OR UPTEMPO FORMATS AT pop country rock of WNOE in New Orleans and will Company City UNBELIEVABLE LOW PRICES. soul big band be advising for Bob Reno, the direc- LOCAL all -time favorites Name of Person World's largest, most sophisti- tor of operations for WNOF -FM. cated Moog synthesizer. Reno will also be advising Buzz. FOR CATALOG of 6000 titles Company City Super strong vocals and Together, they'll mount a joint send $1.50 (no c.o.d.'s) INDEPENDENT instrumentation. For research operation to research the Name of Person fastest service, Single cuts or package. send money order. market. Buzz, incidentally, was in Los Angeles a couple of weeks ago. Company City Request free demo on station MAIL Is desired for catalog IF AIR Turned out he spent a couple of letterhead. U.S. and APO /FPO addresses, add $1.00 Please send to: Attn: Nominations International, add days talking with an `old friend" $1.50 L. David Moorhead WAY (payable in U.S. funds) of his -Charlie Van Dyke, program KMET Radio Audio Creations Syndicated Productions director and morning air person- Metromedia Square, Hollywood Div. BLUE NOTE RECORD SHOP PO Box 21, Station "B" ality at KHJ. Now absolutely no 5726 Sunset Blvd. 156 Central Avenue Buffalo, NY 14207 one is going to tell me, naturally, Los Angeles, CA 90028 Albany, New York 12206. U S A (Continued on page 36) 6P* and thousands of her friends... all she costs is some of your unsold ti,l e

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www.americanradiohistory.com 36 Radio-1V Programming Hot `Magic' Formula An Accident Top Continued from page 33 "Essentially, I'm programming And the same techniques would the station for my own age group. I Top fit with rock music, it was decided. was born in 1943, one of the so- "And we also decided to use re- called War Babies." He, like many search as a programming tool rather people of that time, grew up in rock than to let it make decisions for us." music and, as he matured, wanted About three years ago, the station something not so raucous. "Nobody PoP began to evolve. Layng left to be- was programming radio toward us." RECORDS come general manager of the CBS - The programming focuses on LPs owned KCBS -FM in San Francisco. acoustical acts with tight harmonies. 1940 -1975 "But never in the five years that "But we listen to all product, even I've been at KNX -FM has there Led Zeppelin and Grand Funk. 1945 -1975 been a format change. We're still us- Maybe one day we'll find a mellow ing the same hour structure that Led Zeppelin cut we can play. Who Layng devised. knows? "But things have changed." "I think consistency of sound is What "things" is difficult to de- one of the most important things we scribe. Today, though the station Steve Marshall: he makes automa- do. The texture of the station may still plays Joan Baez and Judy Col- tion sound live. change between day and night, but lins, it doesn't have to lean so heavily the music is always dependable. on folk records. Says Marshall: sonally. I just use the computer for People know what they're going to "There's an awful lot of good prod- inventory of music and to tell me hear when they tune in. uct available now and I don't think what's available to be played, when "Even though I don't use a hot sales ought to be a sole criterion for it can be played (at what time of clock, familiarity is an ingredient in playing or not playing a record. Cer- day), sort the oldies, instrumentals, what we do, but you have to define tainly, it's a criterion. But anyone in and older album cuts." the word. We use what has a famil- the record business knows that sales KXN -FM is automated. Program- iarity to it -this can be a familiar art- often have nothing to do with the ming, with the aid of the computer, ist, a familiar song, or a song that quality of a record." takes Marshall about an hour a day. sounds like KNX -FM. This gives us, So, the station has a playlist of al- "The music is reused, but used in of course, a very broad range to most 2,000 album cuts "and the list is different configurations. For in- work in. growing. I'm constantly weeding out stance, I may run the same set of "So many stations approach auto- stuff, but the overall list continues to tunes that I did the day before, but mation as though it will run the sta- THE ONLY grow. with a different record front and tion. We, however, believe the THE ONLY "An important factor in program- back." equipment is an employe, not the COMPLETE ming a station like KNX -FM, Then he spends another two hours employer. We could have set up the COMPLETE RECORD though, is in giving the tunes a rest taping his own show -intros, outros, automation equipment so that we'd RECORD and then bringing them back later in commercials, etc. The other major never have to go into the studio. But OF BILLBOARD'S a different time. You do run the risk voice on the station is that of music we feel that would be cheating the OF BILLBOARD'S with "HOT this format of becoming boring. director Michael Sheehy. Certain audience. We even sometimes 100" CHARTS For instance, I can use the computer features are also used, such as "The stumble on words because that's "TOP LP's" CHARTS Joel Whitburn's Top Pop books and supple- to put together a playlist; it can do Odyssey File" to help the station what happens when you're live on Joel Whilburn's "Top LP's" book and sup- include record ments every artist and to hit the job. But I don't. avoid being used as a background the air. plements include every artist and record to Billboard's "Best Selling Pop Singles and "I feel that I can do it better per- music station by listeners. "The automation equipment ac- hit Billboard's "Top LP's" album Charts Hat 100" Charts from '40-'75. cords maximum control of music; from '45 -'75. PACKED WITH INFORMATION INCLUDING: two people control 24 hours a day of Date [month, day, year record hit music. The result is a consistency of PACKED WITH INFORMATION INCLUDING: sound." charts. Date (month. day. year) record hit Vox Jox In any case, Highest numerical position record besides being the charts. reached. Continued from page 34 And Jefferson Red from KKAA in fountain for a new programming Highest numerical position record Total number of weeks on charts. what they were talking about. But Aberdeen will be assistant music di- format, the station also has made reached. Label and record number. I would surmise rather strongly that rector and 6- midnight personality. other valuable contributions to the Total number of weeks on charts. PLUS: the call letters of KTNQ came up Jay will continue doing the 1 -4 p.m. music world. Marshall says that Label and record number. Cross reference alphabetically listing now and then. I understand that show. Edwards will do the morning Glen Campbell heard "Rhinestone by title every record to hit Billboard's Buzz will be in New Orleans and show. Bill Betz will do the all -night Cowboy" on the station and decided PLUS: "Hot 100" charts. helping on the International Radio show. Tracey Mullinet will handle to record it himself. "And Helen Soundtracks and original cast section. Picture Index of Top Artists. weekend Reddy has a index of Top Artist s and Albums. Programming Forum Dec. 1 -4. air work. And what's recorded number of Picture index Trivia of Interesting and useful unique about the country format of tunes she heard on the station, like Trivia index of Interesting and useful facts. * * * the station is that as of Oct. I there material by Harriet Schock." facts. Chronological listing year by year, That brings me around to remind- will be a "small label pick" of the Chronological listing year by year. of No. 1 records and much more. ing everyone to enter the annual air week. of No. 1 records and much more. personality competition. Get your Be an authority on charted music. airchecks, music telescoped, to the *- * * Be an authority on charted music. Order your set today! Okla. judges as soon as possible. Sis Kap- City's Order your set today! Wilma Carwell has been pro- lan at WAYS, Charlotte, tells me moted to music research at KLAC, that she has only received two tapes. Nashville; she'd been a secretary Record If you guys and gals don't get your KJAK Back Record Ci) who'd helped out with music on oc- esearch tapes in, you won't have a chance to esearch casion.... John Long is the new pro- P.O. Box 200 win. The deadline is approaching P.O. Box 200 gram director of WHBQ in Mem- Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 rapidly. On the Air Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 phis.... Jay Thomas has left his job * * * as morning man and program direc- OKLAHOMA CITY -Bill Lacy, Mail your check or money order to: Larry Lujack returned to the tor of WAYS, Charlotte, to become new general manager of the new Mail your check or money order to: Record Research Inc.. Dept. BB. P.O. Box 200 morning show at WLS, Chicago, last morning man at WXLO in New KJAK, took no chances that people Record Research Inc.. Dept. BB. P.O. Box 200 Menomonee Falls. WI 53051 Menomonee Falls. WI 53051 Thursday (16). He'd been over at York; he's a fantastic personality might not realize the station was C7 Top Pop '55-'72 'Hardcover) .S40 Top LP's '45'72 S30 Tap Pop WCFL playing beautiful music and and Charlotte will probably miss back on the air -after being silent for '55-'72 (Sottcoverl $30 Top Pop' 55-'72 (Hardcover( . S40 I Top C & W '49-'71 $25 saying something pretty every 15 him second to only the legendary some while -with an album rock for- Top Pop '55- '72Isohcover) .:$30

Top R &B'49 -'71 $25 minutes or so. His WLS salary won't Jack Gales who once did mornings mat; he went around and told them. Top R & B 49- 71 325 Top Easy Listening '61 -'74 S25 be as high as his WCFL salary had at WAYS. In a recent survey of retailers and Top Easy Listening '61-'74 $25 Top LP's '45 -72 $30 been, but he's still one of the highest * * * distributors in the area, more than TopC &W '49-'71 $25 paid rock jocks in the country. one mentioned Lacy visiting SUPPLEMENTS S10.00Each ... Mike Butts, formerly the morning SUPPLEMENTS $10.00 Each Top Pap '75 Marc Hunter, most recently pro- recently. Top R &B '75 man at KDWB in Minneapolis, is Top LP's '75 Top R &B '75 Top Pop '74 R gram director and music director of Billing itself as FM 100, the sta- Top &B '74 available. He can be reached at 612- Top LP's '74 Top R &B '74 Top Pop '73 R KOBO, Yuba City, Calif., is looking tion went on the air Sept. 15 and is Top &B'72 -'73 738 -0262. Mike has worked at such Top LP's '73 Top R &B '72-'73 Top C &W '75 Top Easy Listening 75 for a part -time air shift or music job promising the market "live specials, Top Pop Top Easy Listening '75 stations as KCBQ in San Diego and '75 Top C & W '74 Top LP's '75 in Los Angeles area. Has a first nightly feature albums, jazz shows, Top Pop '74 Top C&W '75 KIOO in Los Angeles. ... Sam Lee Top C &W '72 -730 Top LP's '74 ticket. You can reach him at 213- live concerts, and music, music, mu- Top Pop '73 Top C&W '74 has been named program director of Top LP's '73 990 -0390. sic." Lacy comes from KMOD, a Top C &W '72-'73 KIWW in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; he'd Tulsa FM station. * * * been assistant program director and Overseas orders add 53.00 per book. Air staff features Jim Stafford 6- Overseas orders add $3.00 per book. Paul Fuhr has been named pro- music director of KISN in Portland, and 51.00 per supplement. 10 a.m., formerly of KOFM in Okla- and 51.00 per supplement. gram director of WMMR in Phila- Ore.... Bob Darnell is the new pro- homa City; music director John Mi- Name delphia. He'd been at WYSP in the gram director of KOZN, a country Name chael Scott 10 a.m. -2 p.m. from city. WMMR has been having trou- music station in San Diego that Address KOFM; program director Barbara Address bles ever since Jerry Stevens left. they'll now bill as Z -104. Mark Marullo 2 -6 p.m. from KZEW in City Thomas is now doing music and re- City * * * Dallas; Dave Bell 6 -10 p.m. from search at the station. State Zip Jay Jackson has been named op- KKEG in Fayetteville, Ark.; Traver State Zip erations manager and music director * * * Hulse 10 p.m.-2 l.m. from KOFM; of WNAX, country music station in Ted Stecker, 4303 Sunshadow, Dan Hopper 2 -6 a.m. from KMOD; Yankton, S.D. He named Gary Ed- San Antonio, Tex. 78217, has left and news man Stan Tacker of wards the new program director. (Continued on page 37) KMOD.

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WABC photocopying, recording, or otherwise. without the prior written permission of the publisher As Of 9/14/76 Is Most Popular U.S. Station Complied from selected rackjobbers by the Record Market Research Dept. of Billboard. 1 PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC -Wild 21 ROCK & ROLL MUSIC -Beach Continued from page 33 pages is a list of the FM stations that study even tells you what particular Cherry -Epic 8 -50225 Boys-Warner/Reprise/Brother 1354 ington; WDVR, Philadelphia, tied lead their market, such as KOB in category the station leads in. 2 A FIFTH OF BEETHOVEN- Walter Albuquerque, N.M.; WMMS in About two- thirds of the book is Murphy & The Big Apple Band - 22 HEAVEN MUST BE MISSING AN with KLOS, Los Angeles; KNX, Los Private Stock 45073 ANGEL (Part 1)- Tavares -Capitol Cleveland; KYND in Houston; and devoted to individual market re- Angeles; WVBF, Boston; WRIF, 3 DEVIL WOMAN- Cliff Richard - 4270 WVIC in Lansing, Mich. Duncan's ports. Detroit; WKTU, New York; and Rocket 40574 23 ROCK 'N' ME -Steve Miller -Capitol WMMS, Cleveland. This gave New 4 DON'T GO BREAKING MY HEART - 4323 Elton John & Kiki Dee -Rocket York area II of the top- ranked FM 24 SUNRISE -Eric Carmen -Arista 40585 0200 stations in the nation. Vox lox 5 IF YOU LEAVE ME NOW- Chicago- 25 THAT'LL BE THE DAY -Linda Of the toF '5 most -listened to FM Columbia 3 -10390 Ronstadt- Asylum 45340 Continued from page 36 6 I'D REALLY LOVE TO SEE YOU stations, 12 feature either progres- Forum. The registration is only $135 26 I ONLY WANT TO BE WITH YOU - this year. That fee will get you into TONIGHT -England Dan & John Bay City Rollers- Arista 0205 sive or rock formats, 11 are beautiful KITY in San Antonio and is looking Ford Coley -Big Tree 16069 I YOUR WAY -Peter music. At least all of the sessions, cocktail parties, 27 BABY LOVE eight of the stations for a programming and /or an- 7 (Shake, Shake Shake) SHAKE YOUR Frampton -A &M 1832 luncheons and the awards dinner on BOOTY & The Sunshine are automated and seven of these nouncing job. He'd programmed -K.C. 28 SAY YOU LOVE ME- Fleetwood Band -TK 1019 feature syndicated programming KITY, a sort of rock station and be- Saturday night. The agenda for the Mac -Reprise 1356 BANG -A -LANG- with Schulke Radio Productions lieves strongly in format. He Forum should be finished in the 8 WHAM SHANG 29 SUMMER -War- United Artists 834 the can Silver- Arista 0189 product on four Bonneville next week or two. 30 TEDDY BEAR -Red Sovine- Starday stations, be called at 512- 655 -8049.... Bruce 9 YOU'LL NEVER FIND ANOTHER 642 Broadcast Consultants on two, and Brown, recently at KFLP, El Paso, is LOVE -Lou Rawls -Philadephia AFTERNOON DELIGHT -Starland Century on one. heading for Hawaii (his wife is in International 3592 31 Vocal Band -Windsong 10588 Bubbling Under The 10 A LITTLE BIT MORE -Dr. Hook to 10 military service and has been as- - America's top -listened sta- Capitol 4280 32 GETAWAY- Earth, Wind & Fire - 12 signed there) so if anyone has a ra- tions in cume audience, and 11 DISCO DUCK -Rick Dees -RSO 857 Columbia 310373 dio job over there he would older, in order are: WABC, New be inter- 12 MAGIC MAN -Heart- Mushroom 33 GET CLOSER -Seals & Crofts - York; WLS, Chicago; WOR, New ested. He'll be calling you. ... HOST 100 7011 Warner Bros. 8190 York; WCBS, Forgot to mention that one of the 13 YOU SHOULD BE DANCING -Bee 34 MORE, MORE, MORE (Part 1)- New York; WGN, 101 -I CAN'T UVE A DREAM, Osmond Brothers, reasons Larry Lujack went back to Gees -RSO 853 Andrea True Connection - Chicago; WINS, New York: Polydor 14348 Buddah 515 WLS in Chicago is that Fred Win- 14 LET 'EM IN- Wings -Capitol 4293 WMAQ, Chicago; CKLW, Detroit. 102 -COME GET TO THIS, Joe Simon, Spring 35 LET HER IN -John Travolta- ston left. 15 LOWDOWN -Boz Scaggs- Columbia WJR, Detroit, and WNBC, New 166 (Polydor) 3 -10367 Midland International 10623 York. Duncan's study was in -depth * * * 103 -LITTLE JOE, Red Sovine, Starday 144 16 STILL THE ONE- Orleans -Asylum 36 THIS MASQUERADE- George Benson -Warner Bros. 8209 in every category; here he detailed Tom Adams has decided to leave (Gusto) 45336 37 LAST CHILD Columbia the top 303 stations. WXLO, New 104 -KILL THAT ROACH, Miami, Drive 6251 17 WITH YOUR LOVE- Jefferson -Aerosmith- radio again to concentrate on the Starship -Grunt 10746 3 -10359 York, was the FM station with the (TK) Electric Weenie humor service. He'd 18 SHE'S GONE -Hall & Oates 38 YOU'RE MY BEST FRIEND 105 -DAYLIGHT, Vicki Sue Robinson, RCA - - highest cume and here Duncan been at KGU, Honolulu, the past 14 Atlantic 3332 Queen- Elektra 45318 10775 listed 121 stations. months. Veteran air personality Bill 19 KISS AND SAY GOODBYE - 39 DID YOU BOOGIE (With Your 106 -HERE'S SOME LOVE, Tanya Tucker, MCA Manhattans- Columbia 3.10310 Baby) -Flash Cadillac & The America's top 10 teen audience Thompson will move into the morn- 40598 THE WRECK OF THE EDMUND Continental Kids - Private Stock stations, in order: WABC, New ing slot up against the legendary 20 107 -IMAGINATION'S SAKE -Sons Of Champlin, FITZGERALD- Gordon Lightfoot - 45079 York; WLS, Chicago; WXLO, New Ron Jacobs and the legendary Aku Ariola America 7633 Reprise 3169 40 FERNANDO -Abba- Atlantic 3346 York; WPLJ, New York; WBLS, Head (Hal Lewis). 108 -CATFISH, Four Tops, ABC 12214 New York; KHJ, Los Angeles; * * * 109 -I WANNA SPEND MY WHOLE LIFE WITH KFRC, San Francisco; WWRL, Jerry Lee, owner of WDVR in YOU, Street People, Vigor 1732 (PIP) New York; WPGC -FM, Wash- Philadelphia, and Bill Wertz, who 110 -CAR WASH, Rose Royce, MCA 40615 ington; and WRKO, Boston. Four operates the radio syndication firm Rack LP Best Sellers of these stations -WXLO, KHJ, of KalaMusic, Kalamazoo, Mich., KFRC, and WRKO -are RKO Ra- Bubbling The Copyright 1976, Billboard Publications. Inc. No part of this publication may be reproduced, will present musician George Gree- Under stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted. in any form or by any means. electronic, mechanical, dio stations. ABC, of course, owns ley with a gold plaque about the photocopying. recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher. WABC, WLS, and WPLJ. time you read this. Presentation will As Of 9/14/76 be made Annual Top LPs WABC was also America's No. 1 at the National Ra- Compiled from selected rackjobbers by the Record Market Research Dept. of Billboard. in 18 years dio Broadcaster's Association con- station adults -34 of age I FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE -Peter vention at the Hyatt Regency Em- 201- AUTOMATIC MAN, Island ILPS9397 21 BEST OF B.T.O. (So Far) - and adults 18 -49 years of age in Frampton -A &M SP 3703 Bachman- Turner Overdrive- Hotel, Francisco, 202 -COUNTRY JOE McDONALD, Love Is A Fire, other chart studies. barcadero San and 2 FLEETWOOD MAC -Reprise Mercury SRM -1 -1101 Fantasy F 9511 pay tribute to his heroic efforts to DREAMWEAVER Duncan also breaks out MS2225 22 -Gary Wright - national 203 -CURTIS MAYFIELD, Give, Get, Take And Warner Bros. BS 2868 provide fresh music for beautiful 3 SPIRIT -John Denver -RCA APL1- FM shares 41.348% for total survey Have, Curtom CU 5007 (Warner Bros.) - music and MOR format radio sta- 1694 23 DIANA ROSS' GREATEST HITS - area, for example. The best FM mar- 204 -CAROL DOUGLAS, Midlight Love Affair, Motown M6 -969S1 tions. Greeley produced at his own 4 THEIR GREATEST HITS 1971- ket? West Palm Beach with a metro Midland International BKL1 -1798 (RCA) 24 SILK DEGREES -Boz Scaggs- expense 100 songs for these stations 1975- Eagles -Asylum 7E-1052 share of 62.83% (he lists the top 25 205 -MAIN INGREDIENT, Super Hits, RCA APL1 Columbia PC 33920 and syndicated programming serv- 5 CHICAGO X- Columbia PC 34200 25 SUMMERTIME Gordon markets with Akron last at 48 %). The 1858 DREAM- ices. I'm sure that George, a veteran 6 DREAMBOAT ANNIE- Heart- Lightfoot- Reprise MS 2249 worst 206 -BOBBY BARE, Winners 8 Other Losers, FM market in the nation was Mushroom MRS 5005 26 ALIVE!- Kiss -Casablanca musician, arranger, conductor, will RCA APL1.1786 McAllen -Brownsville, Tex., with 7 ROCKS -Aerosmith- Columbia PC NBLP 7020 be glad to send you a demo if you're 207 -HUMMINGBIRD, We only 13.25% share. Tucson was also Can't Go On Like This, 34165 27 GREATEST HITS -Elton John - interested in purchasing his service. 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TV Stanza Copyright 1976, Billboard Publications, Inc. No part of this publication may be reproduced, sto ed in a retrieval system. or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, Syndicated photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher . By JEAN WILLIAMS d e, . *STAR Performer- singles registerwg great - LOS ANGELES -George Vin - 3 ; t erl proportionate upward aromas this weak ú ,22 nett, former operations manager and dt g TITLE, ARTIST ; TITLE ARTIST 3co TITLE, ARTIST 3 (Writer), Label & Number (Dist. (Publisher, program director of WYLD, New Label) Licensee) (Writer), Label & Number (Dist. label) (Publisher, Licensee) 3 (Writer), Label & Number (Dist. Label) (Publisher, licensee) Orleans, has produced a national syndicated television dance show ti- 12 (Shake, Shake, Shake) SHAKE 43 5 I'D RATHER BE WITH 67 67 5 SOUL SEARCHIN' TIME- Trammps tled "Get Down." (L. Green, N. 3345 YOUR BOOTY-LC. & The Sunshine Band YOU - Booby's Rubber Band Harris), Atlantic (Six Strings, BMI) The show, which begins airing (H.W. Casey, R. Finch), TK 1019 (Sherlyn, BMI) (W. Collins, G. Clinton, G. Cooper), Warner Bros. 8246 (Backstage, BMI) Sept. 26, will be shown weekly in 36 2 2 13 PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC -wild Cherry 78 2 YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE cities. (R. Parissi), Epic 8-50225 (Bema /Blaze. ASCAP) 35 23 14 ONE FOR THE MONEY A STAR (To Be In My Show) - Marilyn (Part 1)-Whispers McCoo & Billy Davis Ins. 12 GETAWAY -Farm, trod & Fire (J. Dean, 1. Glover), ABC 12208 (Groovesville, BMI) According to Vinnett, the format 3 3 (J. Ailens, J. Bellmon, V. Drayton, R. Turner), (B. Taylor, P Cor), Columbia 310373 Soultrain 10700 (RCA) (Golden Fleece /Hip Trip will include music, skits with guests, (Kalimba, ASCAP) 82 4 CATFISH -Four Taps Music Writers, BMI) dance instruction (L Payton, F. Bridges, M. Farrow), ABC 12214 and live perform- GET THE FUNK OUT MA 6 7 36 25 17 GET UP OFFA THAT THING -James Brown (ABC /Dunhill & Rail, BMI) ances. R &b, pop and disco music FACE Brothers Johnsen (D. Brown, D. Brown, Y. Brown), Polydor 14326 - 70 76 3 LOVE TALK -James rabbap (Q. Jones. G. Johnson, L. Johnson), A &M 1851 (Dynatone /Belinda / U n ichappe ll /BMI ) will be played, but "Get Down" will (D. Ervin, W. Farrell), Roxbury 2029' (Kidada /Goulgris. BMI) (Pocket Full Of Tunes, BMI) be heavily disco oriented, and the 37 37 8 YOU JL ME- Love - undisputed Truth 6 GIVE IT UP (Turn It Loose)- Tyrone Davis (N. Whitfield), Whitfield 8231 (Warner Bros.) entire show will be geared 9 81 5 NICE & SLOW-savage to "high (L. Graham), Columbia 3 -10388 (New York Times/ (Stone Diamond, BMI) (K. Gibson) Amherst 715 (Red Bus, BMI) energy." Content/Little Bear's, BMI) 49 4 STAR CHILD- Partment 86 4 ME AND MY GEMINI -nest this He notes the show will be totally LOWDOWN -ace (G. Clinton, W. Collins, Worrell), Casablanca 864 8 12 sous (T. Keith), All Platinum 2365 (Gambi, BMI) integrated with dances of several na- (B. Scaggs, D. Paich), Columbia 310367 (Mabliz and Rick's, BM)) (Boo Scaggs /Hudmar, ASCAP) 73 80 3 BLESS MY SOUL 48 4 QUEEN OF MY SOUL Average White Band - tionalities. - Skip Mahoaney & The Cassels 4 JUST TO BE CLOSE TO (H. Stuart), Atlantic 3354 (Average, ASCAP) "Get Down," which will originate 15 (J. Purdie, S. Mahoaney). Abet 9466 (Nashboro) YOU- Cemnmlores 52 5 NICE 'N NAASTY- saboul Orchestra (Excellorec /Skipsong, BMI) Richie, from New Orleans on WVUE -TV, (L. Commodores). Motown 1402 (V. Montana Jr.) Salsoul 2011 (Caytronics) (Lucky 84 2 BECAUSE I LOVE YOU GIRL Stylistics will (Jobete /Commodores Entertainment, ASCAP) Three /Anatom, BMI) - be a one -hour program from (Hugo & Luigi, G.D. Weiss), MI 4674 (Boca, noon to 1 p.m. in that city. 8 4 10 YOU SHOULD BE DANCING -Bee Gees 41 28 14 COTTON CANDY- Sylvers ASCAP) (B. Gibb, R. Gibb, M. Gibb), RSO 853 (Polydor) (K. St. Lewis, F. Perneo, Yartan), Capitol 4255 is TEACH ME -mue Magic The show also being structured (Casserole /Unichappell, BMI) (Perren-Vibes /Bull Pen, BMI) to inform the audience of national (K. Barrow), Atco 45-7061 (Atlantic) (Miss Thong, 11 8 ONLY YOU BABE -Curtis Mayfield 42 42 7 KILL THAT ROACH -Miami BM) and local events. (C. Mayfield), Curtom 0118 (Warner Bros.) (W. Thompson, W. Clarke), Drive 6251 (TK) (Mayfield, BMI) (Sherlyn. BMI) FAWN' IN LOVE (Part 1)-New Mrlh Isaac Bolden has written "Theme (D. & A. Hamilton), Warner Bros. 8255 (Spitfire, 20 BMI) From Get Down" for the show, and 13 6 HARVEST FOR THE WORLD -Islet' Brothers 43 24 YOU'LL NEVER FIND ANOTHER LOVE (E. Isley, M. Isley, C. Jasper, R. lsley, 0. Isley, R. UKE MINE -Lou Ravels 87 2 FEEL UKE MAKIN' LOVE-MX* ladmon Vinnett's wife Keokuk is its dance Isley), T-Neck 2261 (Epic) ( Bovina, ASCAP) (K. Gamble, L. Huff), Philadelphia International (P. Rogers, N. Ralphs), Spring 167 (Polydor) 3592 (Epic) (Mighty Three, BMI) coordinator. Bill Lieder is director (Bagco, ASCAP) 11 5 14 WHO'D SHE COO -Ohio Players and Harold (W. Beck, 1. Williams, M. Jones, M. Pierce), 44 39 7 GIVE A BROKEN HEART Heim, a New Orleans 88 3 COMIN'- Chxelate Milt Mercury 73814 (Phonogram) (Tight, BMI) A BREAK disco deejay and former announcer - Impact (D. Barad, A. Castenell, R. Daban, S. Hughes, (B. Eli, L. Barry), Atco 7056 F. Richard, D. Richards, 1. Smith, M. Tio, 16 4 MESSAGE IN OUR MUSIC- o'J.ys at WYLD, is music director while (WIMOT/Friday's Child, BMI) K. Williams), RCA 10758 (Marsaint, BMI) (K. Gamble, L. Huff), Philadelphia International Vinnett is its host. 3601 (Epic) (Mighty Three, BMI) 4 LETS BE YOUNG 62 79 79 3 GHETTOS OF THE MIND - Pleasure Among the cities where the TONIGHT-lemming Jackson (D. Hepburn, Pleasure), Fantasy 174 show 18 1 A FIFTH OF BEETHOVEN-Walter Murphy & (M. L. Smith, D. Daniels), Motown 1401 (Funky P.O./At-Home, ASCAP) will be The Big Apple Band airing are WPIX, New York; (lobete, ASCAP /Stone Diamond, BMI) KTLA, Los Angeles; WSNS, Chi- (W. Murphy), Private Stock 45073 (RFT, BMI) 80 74 16 SUPER DISCO- Rimsbets 46 26 19 HEAVEN MUST BE MISSING AN ANGEL (T. Keith), Stang 5067 (All Platinum) (Gambi, BMI) 14 10 9 ONE LOVE IN MY LIFETIME -Diana Ross cago; WTAF, Philadelphia; WSBR, (Part 1)- Tavares (T. McFadden, L. Brown, L Perry). Motown 1398 81 85 2 LET MY LIFE SHINE-DJ. Rogers (K. St Lewis, F. Perren), Capitol 42)0 Boston; WGPR, Detroit; WMAL, (Jobete, ASCAP) (D.1. Rogers), RCA 10760 (Sunbury/Woogie, ASCAP) Washington; WJAN, (Bull Pen /Perren-Vibes, ASCAP) Cleveland/ 15 12 14 THE MORE YOU DO IT (The More I NO WAY BACK -Dille 47 47 8 NO, NO JOE -Silver Convemion cm* (A. Terry, W. Morris, R. Brooks), Mercury 73842 Akron; WGPH, Pittsburgh; KTVT, Like It Done To Me) -fin nie Dyson (S. Levey, S. Prager), Midland International 10723 ( Phonogram) (Gambi, BMI) Dallas; KPLR, St. Louis; (M. Yancy, C. Jackson), Columbia 3 -10356 (Jays (RCA) (Midsong, ASCAP) KHTV, Enterprises /Chappell, ASCAP) 83 90 2 STAND UP AND SHOUT -Gary Toms 48 45 9 JIVE TALKIN' -Bolus Featuring Chaka Klan Houston, WCIX, Miami; KBMA, (G. Toms, Bleiweiss, Stahl), PIP 6524 (Bambar/ FLOWERS -The Emotions (Barry, Robin, M. Gibb), ABC 12197 16 17 12 Happy Endings, ASCAP) Kansas City; WBBJ, Memphis, and (M. White, A. McKay), Columbia 310347 (Casserole /Flamm, BMI) WNGE, Nashville. (Saggifire, BMI / Kalimba, ASCAP) HAPPY BEING LONELY- Chidites 49 29 17 HARD WORK -John Handy c=m0 (K. Hirsch, K. Wakefield), Mercury 73844 SUMMER -war (J. Handy), ABC /Impulse 31005 (Hard Work, BMI) * * * 17 14 12 ) Phonogram) (Stone Diamond, BMI) (S. Alle, H. Brown, M. Dickerson, 1. Goldstein, L. 50 32 10 YOU TO ME ARE KGFJ in Los Angeles in a staff re- Jordan, C. Miller, L. Oskar, H. Scott), United Artists JUMP /HOOKED ON YOUR 834 (Far Out, ASCAP) EVERYTHING -The Real Thing LOVE -Aretha Franklin construction has Pierre "Lucky" (K. Gold, M. Penne), United Mists 833 (C. Mayfield), Atlantic 45-3358 (Warner -Tamerlane, 5 YOU ARE MY STARSHIP Borman Connors (Colgems, ASCAP) Gonneau, music director, moving 1Fi 31 - BMI) (M. Henderson), Buddah 542 (Electrocord, ASCAP) MUSIC over to KUTE, KGFJ's sister station 51 56 5 SWEET SUMMER - Attitudes 86 YOU'RE MY PEACE OF 19 19 10 LEAN ON ME -Melba Moore (P. Stallworth, C. Higgins. G. Bottiglier), in the same position. Gonneau will (V. McCoy), Buddah 535 (Van McCoy/Warner Dark Horse 10011 (A&M) (Grange /Jungle City, MIND - Faith, Hope & Charity Tamerlane, BMI) ASCAP /Hardwood, BMI) (V. McCoy), RCA 10749 (Van McCoy/Warner- also take an airshift 9 a.m. -noon at Tamerlane. BMI) KUTE while continuing as music di- 20 7 11 FUNNY HOW TIME SLIPS 52 46 18 THIS MASQUERADE- George Benson Russell), Warner 8209 (Skyhill, BMI) FUNKY MUSIC (Is A Part Of Me)/ AWAY - Dorothy Moore (L. Bros. rector of KGFJ. SECOND TIME AROUND - Luther (W. Nelson), Malaco 1033 (TK) (Tree, BMI) 6 IN ALL 53 53 MOVIN' DIRECTIONS - (I. Vandross), Cotillion 45442.5 (Atlantic) (Elvee. Larry Williams becomes oper- PegOe's Choice 8 ENTROW Part 1 -Graham Central Station DeeKay, ASCAP) 21 21 (L. Huff, D. Jordan, D. Ford), Tsop 4782 (Epic) ations manager, and late afternoon (L. Graham), Warner Bros. 8235 (Nineteen Eighty (Mighty Three, BMI) 88 93 5 MAKING LOVE AIN'T NO FUN announcer Alvin John Waples, who Foe, BMI) 65 3 MY SWEET SUMMER (Without The One You Love)- Ebonys was acting as program director until 41 4 THE RUBBERBAND MAN - spinners (N. Harris, A. Felder), Buddah 531 (L. Creed. T. Bell), Atlantic 3355 SUITE -Love Unlimited Orchstra (Kama Sutra /Six Strings. BMI) Williams was appointed operations (Mighty Three, BMI) (B. White), 20th Century 2301 manager, has relinquished the pro- (Sa.Vette /January, BMI) 100 2 GET UP '76- Esquires 23 20 9 LET THE GOOD TIMES (G. Moore. B. Shepard), lu -Par 104 (Big 7, BMI) 55 55 7 IF YOU 'CAN'T BEAT 'EM, gram director's post. ROLL -B.B. King & Bobby Bland JOIN 'EM -Mark Radice BABY I'M GONNA LOVE (S. Theard, F Moore), ABC /Impulse 31006 Bill Chappel, who held the all - (M. 840 (Warock, ASCAP) Radice). United Artists YOU - Phyllis Hyman night slot, has been relieved of his (Desert Rain, ASCAP) (L. Alexander), Desert Moon 6402 (Buddah) (Desert 24 27 7 COME GET TO THIS -Joe Simon Moon/ Mesaline, BMI) duties, being replaced by Darcel 70 3 ENERGY TO BURN -B.T. Express (G. Raeford, J. Simon), Spring 166 (Polydor) (S. Taylor, T. Howard), Columbia 310399 91 UNDISCO KID- Funkadelic Howell, who comes from WUFO, (Pee Wee. BMI) (Triple '0' /Jeff.Mar /B.T. Express, BMI) (G. Clinton, W. Collins, B. Worrell), 20th Century/ Buffalo. And finally Bill McKinney IF I EVER DO WRONG-Batty Wright Westbound 5029 (Bridgeport, BMI) 25 30 8 57 60 5 UNDERGROUND MUSIC -Peaho Bryson (B. Wright, W. Clarke, Alston 3722 the morning man moves to 8 p.m.-I2 (P Bryson), Bullet 01 (Web IV) (Web IV, BMI) 92 HE'S ALWAYS SOMEWHERE AROUND (Ti)) ( Sherlyn, BMI) - a.m. 58 54 11 AIN'T GOOD FOR Denny Gerrard 35 7 ANYTHING YOU WANT -John Valenti (T. Brock), Greedy 107 (Joyfully Sad, BMI) Over at KDAY, Los Angeles, (J. Valenti, J. Spmzsola), Mole America 7625 NOTHING -Luther Ingram morning man Don Mac leaves in fa- (Capitol) (Mmta, BMI) (1. Baylor). Koko 721 (Klondike. BMI) 93 94 3 THAT'S WHEN IT HURTS -Terry Huff (T. Huff). Mainstream 5585 (Brent. BM!) 59 59 8 BABY, HOLD ON TO ME -John Edwards vor of KGFJ taking over the same 33 5 CHANGIN'-Brass Construction (D. Porter. R. (R. Muller), United Artists 837 Williams), Cotillion 44203 (Atlantic) 94 97 4 RHYMES -o.V. Wright slot and Marsha Beverly, secretary (Desert Moon /Jeff.Mar, BMI) (Robosac, BMI) (A. Green. M. Hodges). Hi 2313 (London) (lec /AI Green, BMI) to program director Jim Maddox 60 51 11 WE BOTH NEED EACH 36 6 THE BEST DISCO IN OTHER Norman Connors 95 95 2 THE MAGIC TOUCH - may be leaving to go to Casablanca TOWN Ritchie Family - - (M. Henderson), Buddah 534 (Electrocord. ASCAP) Tony Sylvester & The New Ingredient (1. Murali, R. Rome, H. Belolo, P. Hurtt), Marlin Records (P. Adams. S. Hauser), Mercury 73831 ( Phonogram) 3306 (TK) (Can't Stop, BMI) 61 58 26 KISS AND SAY GOODBYE - Manhattans (Rising Sun, BMI) * * * (W. Lovett), Columbia 310310 LOVE BALLAD -LTD 38 5 (Nattahnam /Blackwood, BMI) 96 96 4 IF THERE WERE NO (S. Scarborough), A &M 1847 (Umchappell, BMI) A new series titled "All About The MUSIC -Rufus 19 Thomas 62 44 SOMETHING HE CAN (G Artists America BMI) Business Of Radio Broadcasting" 30 34 7 CHANCE WITH YOU- Brother To Brother Jackson). of 126 (Fame, (8. Jones. 8. Randle), Turbo 048 FEEL-Credo Franklin 97 99 2 LET HIM GO -nest Choice will be presented by UCLA Exten- (All Platinum) (Gambi, BMI) (C. Mayfield). Atlantic 3326 (WarnerTamerlme, BMI) (1. Dean, 1. Glover), Warner Bros. 8251 (Silk/ sion in Los Angeles in cooperation Glodeanrs, BMI) 50 4 MR. MELODY- Batalie Cole 63 57 11 I NEED IT- Johnny Guitar Watson with the Southern California Broad- W (C. Jackson. M. Yancy). Capitol 4328 LAST LAUGHS THE (1. Watson), DJM 1013 (Amherst) Ion, BMI) 98 98 4 HE WHO LAUGHS (lay's Enterprises /Chappell. ASCAP) casters Assn. BEST - Monday After 64 64 6 I WANNA SPEND MY WHOLE LIFE The 20 weekly sessions, which 40 6 SHAKE YOUR RUMP TO THE (M, Tennant, A. Smith), Buddah 540 be- WITH YOU- Street People (Barbrob/Super Songs, ASCAP) FUNK - Bar -Kays gin Sept. 23, will cover the many fac- (R. Dahrouge), Vigor 1732 (PIP) (Vignette, BMI) (L. Dodson, J. Alexander, M. Beard. W. Stewart. L. 99 I DON'T WANT TO BE A LONE Smith, C. Allen, H. Henderson, F. Thompson), TO E=0 ets of radio broadcasting in presen- 77 2 RUN ME -candi Staten RANGER- Hidden Strength Mercury 73833 ( Phonogram) (Barkay, BMI) Bros. 8249 (DaAnn, ASCAP) tations by working radio (D. Crawford). Warner (J.C. Watson), United Artists 847 (Jowat, BMI) 8 AFTER THE DANCE -Marvin Gaye 3 DON'T TURN THE LIGHTS 33 22 72 100 92 3 I WISH YOU LOVE -Davie T. Walker professionals. (M. Gaye, L. Ware). Tamla 54273 (Motown) OFF Margie Joseph (A. Beach, C. Trenet), Ode 66125 (A&M) (Jobete, ASCAP) - On hand will be station managers, (L. Dozier), Cotillion 44207 (Atlantic) (Dozier, BMI) (Leeds. ASCAP) (Continued on page 39)

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2) Non -Pros Assisted At Workshop SO Quincy Jones Serves Up `Alternative Information' LOS ANGELES -The Quincy "The information that Eckstine to the public with only two quali- Ps. Jones Production Workshop here is can give the students is information fications necessary, the student must Copyright 1976. Billboard Publications. Inc. No part of this publication may be designed to offer to non- profes- that can only be given by someone need the information, and must at- reproduced, stored in a retrieval system. or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying. recording. or otherwise, without sionals "alternative information" like him who has lived through this tend on a regular basis. the prior written permission of the publisher about The entertainment industry, experience." The workship which originally explains Peter Long, director /ad- Count Basie has also been sched- opened to service young people, has to how 60 registered students ranging in age w *STAR Performer LP's registering m ministrator of the program. uled to appear, not talk about 5 greatest proportionate upward prog 5 "Alternative information," says to lead a band for 40 years, but how from 16 to 55. ÿ less this week d a, a, g Long, is information concerning the to lead men and an organization for There are professional musicians TITLE ; ; TITLE record and /or entertainment indus- 40 years. on hand to instruct students in ar- Artist, Label & Number Artist, Label I Number (Dist. (Dist. try that cannot be obtained from "There is no place where someone ranging and composing. There is a . ; Label) I`- 3 ; Label) books or schools. can learn to be a good road man- also a vocal coach. Saxophonist Je- is 1 1 12 HOT ON THE TRACKS 32 26 13 BOB JAMES THREE He cites as an example Billy Eck - ager, and road managers are a vital rome Richardson the dean of the Commodores, Motown M6 -867 SI CTI 606: stine's recent lecture at the workshop part of this business. You must go on Jones Youth Band and also lectures which is held weekly on Thursday the road with an act and learn under in his area. All instructors volunteer 2 2 10 WILD CHERRY 43 2 CHAMELEON their Epic PE 34195 evenings at the Inner City Cultural someone else who may not be services. * Labelle. Epic PE 34789 Center. knowledgeable in the area," offers "We will not actually teach music, 3 4 11 SOUL SEARCHING 34 35 6 NIGHT FEVER "Eckstine visited the workshop to Long. what we are doing is taking students Average White Band (AWB). Fatback Band, Event EV-1-6711 Atlantic 18179 talk about how to survive in the Kelly Swaggerty, Jones' road with some musical talents and devel- SD (Polydor) recording industry without having a manager, speaks to students on this oping these talents. We are also of- 4 5 24 BREEZIN' 46 2 E -MAN GROOVIN' hit record," says Long. Eckstine's subject. fering them on the job training George Benson, Warner Bros Jimmy Castor Bunch, Atlantic SD last hit record was approximately The idea of the workshop is to also through Jones' different musical BS 2919 , 18186 three decades ago. offer a forum for persons seeking ca- projects," says Long. 5 6 9 HAPPINESS IS BEING reers in the entertainment field as The workshop has been supported 36 27 7 DIANA ROSS' GREATEST WITH THE SPINNERS performers and members of produc- financially by Jones, but Long says Atlantic SD 18181 HITS Motown M6-869S1 tion staffs. that the group is now looking to the 6 3 16 ALL THINGS IN TIME 1 Students are signing up for the community for donations of instru- Lou Rawls, Philadelphia W 45 2 AIN'T NOTHIN' STOPPIN' Soul workshop through word -of -mouth ments and other musical equipment International PZ 33957 (Epic) US NOW

Tower Of Power, Columbia PC "advertising" The sessions are free to be used by the students. 7 8 20 YOU ARE MY STARSHIP 34302 Norman Connors, Buddah Sauce BDS 5655 38 30 11 TOGETHER AGAIN ... LIVE Continued from page 38 B.R. King &Bobby Bland, 8 9 12 AIN'T THAT A BITCH ABC /Impulse ASD 9317 sales managers, program directors Johnny "Guitar" Watson, DIM and research and public service DILPA -3 (Amherst) per- 39 39 4 THE GIST OF THE GEMINI sonnel who will offer their views on Gino Vanelli, ABM SP 4596 9 10 6 SILK DEGREES the behind the scenes activities that Boz Scaggs, PC Columbia 33920 40 make programming possible. TRIPLE TREATS 32 21 THE MANHATTANS 12 3 SECRETS Columbia PC 33820 Topics to be covered include over - Herbie Hancock, Columbia PC view of the radio industry, radio sta- 34280 41 41 5 TEN PERCENT tion programming and production, with Double Exposure Salsoul SZS 5503 11 13 1 EVERYBODY LOVES THE (Caytronics) station management and operations, SUNSHINE strategy for selling radio time, legal Roy Ayers Ubiquity, 42 42 25 I DOUBLE WANT YOU BARREL aspects of broadcasting, public serv- Polydor PD -1 -6070 Marvin Gaye, Tamla T6342 SI (Motown) ice and community involvement, 12 11 19 NATALIE marketing research and merchan- Natalie Cole. Capitol ST 11517 ACTION! 43 37 19 HARD WORK dising, and other pertinent aspects lohn Handy, ABC /Impulse 17 3 THE TEMPTATIONS DO of today's radio. It ASD 9314 THE TEMPTATIONS Classes are being held from 7 -10 Gordy G6 975 SI (Motown) 44 36 18 MISTY BLUE p.m., Thursday evenings through Dorothy Moore, Malaco 6351 (TK) 14 7 15 MUSIC FROM THE Dec. 2, and will resume Jan. 6, 1977 including Hit Singles: MOTION PICTURE through March 10. Fee for 45 49 2 DR. BUZZARD'S ORIGINAL the entire "WHERE EVER YOU GO" SPARKLE SAVANNAH BAND series is $125. Aretha Franklin, Atlantic SD 18176 "BLESS MY SOUL" kCA API _ . ':C4 * * * lE7 22 9 LOVE TO THE WORLD 48 2 I WE TO is a new LID, AO SP 4589 HOPE GET LOVE "Speaking Intimately" IN TIME five- minute radio interview show Skip Mahoaney and the Casuals 16 16 29 LOOK OUT FOR #1 Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr., hosted by Betty Lomax and pro- Brothers Johnson, A &M SP 4567 ABC ABCD 952 "LAND OF LOVE" duced by the Black Creative Group Abet 410 17 18 7 FLOWERS MY NAME IS JERMAINE of New York. Emotions, Columbia PC 34163 lermaine Jackson, Motown M6- The show, which is being spon- 842 SI 18 15 18 HARVEST FOR THE WORLD sored by the A &P, is a series of inter- lsley Brothers, I-Neck PZ 33809 48 50 9 LOVE TALK views with black personalities and (Epic) lames Gilstrap, Roxbury RLX 105 will be aired nationally in 47 mar-

19 14 1 GET UP OFFA THAT THING kets. r1 tRI!!t!wr MYSTIC DRAGONS lames Brown, Polydor PD-1-6011 W Blue Magic, Atco SD -36140 Slated to appear are such person- 24 4 WINDJAMMER (Atlantic) alities as Don King, fight promoter Freddie Hubbard, Columbia PC and owner of Don King Records; 34166 50 34 16 FEVER Maurice White of Earth, Wind & Ronnie Laws, Blue Note 21 28 25 STRETCHIN' OUT IN BN-LA628 -G (United Artists) Fire; singer Jon Lucien and Cab Calloway. Gerri Welch will produce William Bootsy Collins, Warner 51 52 13 ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTES the show for the Black Creative Bros. BS 2920 Pleasure. Fantasy F 9506 Group. The Nazty The Ingram Family * * * 22 25 10 LOVE POTION 52 ON THE ROAD AGAIN "I GOT TO MOVE" "THE INGRAM KINGDOM" New Birth. Warner Bros. BS 2953 D.J. Rogers, RCA APL1-1691 Donald Byrd received the first Mankind 206 Eicello 8031 award ever to be presented to an en- 23 23 8 ARABIAN NIGHTS 53 60 11 THE WHISPERS Ritchie Family, Marlin 2201 (TK) tertainment personality by the Op- Soul Train BALI.1450 (RCA) portunities Industrialization Centers 73 24 19 16 CONTRADICTION Billboard 54 40 33 MOTHERSHIP of America. Ohio Players, Mercury Hot "BLESS MY SOUL" CONNECTION SRM-1 -1088 )Phonogram) Byrd was honored as a leader in Abet 9466 Parliament, Casablanca NBLP 7022 Afro -American musical traditions 68 Cashbox 25 20 14 MIRROR and heritage. He was also honored Skip Mahoaney Graham Central Station, Warner 55 44 17 ENERGY TO BURN BT Express. Columbia PC 34178 70 Record World Bros. BS 2937 as an educator who has inspired Selling many young people. 26 31 13 GIVE, GET, TAKE 56 ALBERT The award was given during the AND HAVE Albert King, Utopia BUL1-1731 Curtis Mayfield, Curtom CU 5007 (RCA) organization's spectacular held in "SHE'S ALL ALONE" "PRECIOUS WOMAN" (Warner Bros.) ` Philadelphia at the Robin Hood Excello 2344 Excello 2346 57 47 18 THOSE SOUTHERN Dell West. 38 2 PASS IT ON The Ingram Family Deep lar KNIGHTS * Heat The Staples, Warner Bros. BS 2945 * * Crusaders, ABC /Blue Thumb MD 6024 Remember ... we're in communi- 28 29 14 GOOD KING BAD so George Benson, CTI 6062 cations, let's communicate. 558 SANBORN ()X e7/e4cee ems' iatsie ' G David Sanborn, Warner Bros. BS GREATEST HITS 2957 Chrysalis In Deal 1011 Woodland Street War, United Mists UA-LA 648G Nashville, Tennessee 37206 30 33 6 GLOW 59 56 3 ON LOVE LOS ANGELES -Chrysalis Rec- 16151 227 -5081 David T. Walker. Ode SP 77035 Al larreau, Reprise MS 2248 ords will be distributed in Canada (Warner Bros.) (A &M) by Capitol Records -EMI of Canada. 31 21 16 SKY HIGH! 60 54 5 I'VE GOT YOU Chrysalis president Terry Ellis set Tavares. Capitol ST 11533 Gloria Gaynor Polydor P0-1-6063 the deal with Arnold Gosewich, president of the Canadian company.

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This listing of new LP /Tape releases is designed to enable retailers and radio programmers to be up-to- the -minute on available new product. POPULAR ARTISTS The following configuration abbreviations are used: LP- album; 8T -8 -track cartridge; CA- cassette; R3 -open reel 33/4 ips; R7 -open reel 71/2 JAZZ ips; OL- quadrasonic album; 07- quadrasonic open reel 71 ips; 08- quadrasonic 8- track cartridge. Multiple records and /or tapes in a set appear within brackets following the manufacturer number. Tape duplicator /marketers appear within parentheses following the tape manu- facturer number, where applicable. ABBA ALEXANDER, MONTY Greatest Hits Love & Sunshine LP BASF G22620 56.98 LPAtlanticSD18189 56.98 CLARKE, STANLEY GUTHRIE, ARLO McDONALD, COUNTRY JOE SILVER AMBROSIA School Days Amigo Love Is A Fire Silver BARBIERI, GATO LP Arista AL4076 $6.98 Somewhere I've Never Traveled LP Nemperor NE439 56.98 LP Warner Bros. MS2239 56.98 LP Fantasy F -951 1 56.98 Caliente 57.95 8T8301- 4076H(GRT) $7.95 LPA &M SP4597 56.98 LP 20th Century T510 $6.98 COLLINS, JUDY 8T 8160-9511H (GRT) HALL, DARYL, & JOHN OATES CA 5160-9511H (GRT) $ 7.95 CA 5301 -4076H (GRT) 57.95 8T 874597 57 98 Bread & Roses ANDERSON, BILL Bigger Than Both Of Us & THE CA CS4597 57 98 LPElektra 7E -1076 56.98 RCAAPL1.1467 56.98 MINGO SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY Pear-fats & Diamonds & Other LP ASBURY JUKES BASIE, COUNT, & HIS ORCH Jewels CONNIFF, RAY 8TAPS1 -1467 57.95 Flight Never Ending LP Columbia PC -34260 56.98 I Don't Want To Go Home I Told You So LP MCA -2222 56.98 Theme From SWAT, Song From CAAPK1 -1467 57.95 57.98 etc. 8TPCA -34260 $ 7.98 CA Epic PET -34180 $ 7.98 LP Pablo 2310 767 $ 7.98 8T MCAT -2222 M'A'S'H', HAVENS, RICHIE 8TS10767 $7.98 LP PC-34312 56.98 APRIL WINE Columbia The End Of The Beginning MIRACLES SPHEERIS, JIMMIE CAK10767 $7.98 8TPCA-34312 57.98 The Power Of Music Ports Of The Heart The Whole World's Goin' Crazy 57.98 LPA &M SP4598 56.98 CAPCT -34312 $7.98 LP Tamla T6 -344S1 56.98 LP Epic PE -34276 56.98 BURRELL, KENNY LP London PS -675 56.98 $7.98 87 874598 QL PCQ -34312 $7.98 87 PEA 34276 57.98 Sky Street -34312 $7.98 CA CS4598 MONTROSE ARNOLD, EDDY Q8 CAQ LP Fantasy F -9514 $6.98 RUTH HENDERSON, STAPLES Eddy COPELAND, MICHAEL Jump On It 8T 8160-9514H (GRT) $7.95 LP Warner Bros. BS2963 $6.98 Pass It On LP RCAAPLI -1817 $6.98 Take Me To Baltimore Solid 56.98 LP Warner Bros. 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www.americanradiohistory.com PIZZARELLI, BUCKY, with BUD OFFENBACH, JACQUES 41 FREEMAN The Tales of Hoffman (Highlights) Buck & Bud Sutherland, Domingo, Bacquier, General News LP Flying BDS1 -1378 $6.98 Dutchman L'Orchestre de la Suisse Jukebox -1378 Romande, 8TBDS1 $7.95 Bonynge CABDK1 -1378 5'/e.zh9S LP London GS 26369 $6.98 REILLY, JACK CA 0S5- 26369.. $7.95 Tributes Programming LP ERH Prod'n CLP -1002 $6.98 PUCCINI, GIACOMO ROSWELL, RUDD Madame Butterfly (Highlights) Inside Job Freni, Pavarotti, Ludwig, Kerns, LP Arista Freedom AL -1029 $6.98 Vienna Philh. Orch., von Karajan SANTAMARIA, MONGO LP London OS26455 $6.98 Skins CAOSS -26455 $7.95 Mercury Turandot (Highlights) LP Milestone M -47038 (2) $ 7.98 Sutherland, Pavarotti, SHANK, BUD Caballe, Ghiaurov, Krause, Sunshine Express Pears, London Philh. Orch., Mehta LP Concord Jazz CJ -20 $6.98 In 1 -Stop LP London OS 26377 56.98 SHEARING, GEORGE CAOS5 -26377 $7.95 My Ship LP BASF G22369 $6.98 PURCELL, HENRY SHEPP, ARCHIE Theater Music LP L Oiseau Lyre DSL0504 S6.98 Analysis Montreux Two LP Arista Freedom AL -1034 $6.98 RACHMANINOFF, SERGE! PENCHANSKY SINGERS UNLIMITED Concerto For Piano No. 3 in d, Op.30 By ALAN Christmas de Larrocha, London Sym. Orch., CHICAGO - Phonogram/Mer- LP BASF G20904 $6.98 Previn cury has concluded a 21/2-month sur- Sentimental Journey LP London CS 6977 56.98 LP BASF G22335 $6.98 CACS5 -6977 $7.95 vey of more than 200 one -stops, de- STEIN, LOU SCHUBERT, FRANZ signed to provide the label with a Tribute To Art Tatum Octet, Op. 166 market -by- market picture of singles LP Chiaroscuro CR-149 $6.98 Consortium Classicum LP BASF distribution channels. STRAZZERI, FRANK G21967 56.98 Sonata in D, Four After The Rain Op. 53; German Results of the three -page ques- LP Catalyst CAT 7607 $6.98 Dances from D.366 Ashkenazy tionnaire, administered ,over the TURNER, JOE LP London CS 6961 56.98 phone, when tabulated also will King Of Stride Sonata in G, D.894, Op. 78; Two yield information about nationwide LP Chiaroscuro C R -14 7.. 56.98 Scherzi, D.593 WALDRON, MAL Lupu one -stop trends, the label reports. One & Two LP London CS6966 ..56.98 The survey, conducted by Peter LP Prestige P -24068 (2). $7 98 WAGNER, RICHARD REAL ZZ 'FANS' -Hideki Nosaka, London Records coordinator at King Rec- Pallas in his first undertaking as WOODS, PHIL (Ormandy Conducts Wagner) ords in Japan, presents ZZ Top with an unusual brand of fun at a recent bash Philadelphia Orch., Ormandy national singles sales /advertising Altology label in Los Angeles. LP Prestige P -24065 (2) 57.98 LP RCA Red Seal ARL1 -1868 $6.98 hosted by the coordinator, distinguishes between 8TARS1 -1868 $7.95 WOODS, PHIL CAARK1 -1868 $7.95 one -stops that primarily service oper- Floresta Canto WEBER, CARL MARIA VON ators, and those that deal with retail- LP Gryphon BGL 1 -1800 .. 56.98 ST BGS1 -1800 57.95 Grand Duo Concertant, Op. 48, Kids Learn Metric System ers in the 'main. The label now CA BGK1 -1800 57.95 Hacker /Schumann: makes this distinction in its mailings Marchenerzahlugen, Op. 132; Glinka: Trio Pathetique From New Of LPs to one -stops, it informs. THEATRE /FILMS /TV LP L'Oiseau Lyre DSLO 524 56 98 Series Pallas questioned one -stops about LOS ANGELES -Orsatti Produc- Metric Records, distributed by Edu- the geographical scope of their busi- CLASSICAL tions, Inc., which specializes in edu- cational Film Systems. All songs are FIDDLER ON THE ROOF COLLECTIONS ness, the percentage of their volume Original Cast cational films, is venturing into the published by Bundy Music (BMI) in singles versus LPs and tapes, in- LP RCA LSO -1093 67.98 record field with a series of albums and Maurianna Music (ASCAP), ST 08S-1005 $8.95 ANDRE, MAURICE fluences on their programming and CA OK -1005 $8.95 Joyride designed to instruct children on the both subsidiaries of Orsatti. LP RCA Red Seal FRL1 -3502 $6.98 their relations with local radio. Pric- OBSESSION 8TFRS1 -3502 $7.95 metric system. Presently, the records are being ing, mailings, title strips, defects and Soundtrack (Hermann) CAFRKI -3502 $7.95 Conceived for the kindergarten to test marketed within the California U) LP Phase 4 SPC21 160 returns were among areas also in- m BERNSTEIN, LEONARD 8TSPC821160 high school levels, the albums are school system and will eventually be vestigated. CA SPC521160 Age Of Gold colorfully illustrated with animated exposed on a national basis. -I 8T Columbia MA-34127 $ 7.98 Though Mercury has not yet sum- m SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM CA MT -34127 87.98 characters. The songs, with music by According to Roger Varon, direc- Original London Cast marized its research, Pallas indicates 01 BIGGS, E. POWER Jimmy Vann and Richard Hieron- LP RCA Red Seal CBL2 -1851 (2) 99.98 tor of marketing, an extensive mar- that certain broad features are m 8TCBS2 -1851 $10.95 Stars & Stripes Forever ymus and lyrics by George Greer, keting campaign will concentrate on CA CBK2 -1851 $10.95 CA Columbia MT -34129 57.98 apparent: Dale Hale and Vann, television commercials, magazine fU SLUMBER PARTY '57 BREAM, JULIAN are singalongs, R&b singles are making in- Soundtrack Lute Music Of John Dowland ballads and dance tunes that rhyth- ads and record of the month clubs. creasing inroads in markets where LP Mercury SRM1 -1097 $6.98 LP RCA Red Seal ARL1 -1491 $6.98 mically explain metric conversion. The LPs retail for $3.95. BTARL1 -1491 $7.95 such material traditionally has not CAARK1 -1491 $7.95 The records are being released on "Interest in the metric system has been a strong influence. CLASSICAL CABALLE, MONTSERRAT gained momentum the past 11/2 years The majority of one -stops send Music Of Spain (Zarzuela Arias) and looks like it's here to stay," says LP London OS26435 $6.98 regular mailings to operators. BARTOK, BELA CAOS5 -26435 $7.95 Comedian's Son Varon. "The albums will have lon- Concerto for Orchestra; Hungarian A minority of operators are Pictures CARTER, ELLIOTT gevity due to the length of time it being supplied exclusively on an Israel Philh., Mehta Brass Quintet Sues Associates will take to convert." LP Odyssey Y34137 $3.98 "automatic purchasing" basis (one - LP London CS6949 $6.98 LOS ANGELES -Tony Sales, Varon is also eyeing the inter- CA CS5 -6949 $ 7.95 CRUMB, GEORGE stop selects all operator's new disks). oldest son of is national market for expansion, par- BEETHOVEN, LUDWIG VAN Makrokosmos, v.2 comedian Soupy, Operators are more likely to try LP Odyssey Y34135 53.98 Sonatas For Piano in c-sharp, Op. suing Todd Rundgren, Earmark ticularly Japan where there is a mar- out new records than are retailers. 27, No. 2; in c, Op. 13; in C, Op. 53 ELECTRONIC MUSIC WINNERS for Music and Dave Mason, alleging ket English speaking films and A Firkusny LP Odyssey Y -34139 $3.98 broader range of trade publi- LP Phase 4 SPC21080 Rundgren owes him loot on a side- records. 56 98 EMPIRE BRASS cations influences operators in se- Sonatas For Piano Nos. 18 in E- man deal American Brass Band and that the three defend- lecting new records, than influences flat, Op. 31, No. 3, & No. 23 in F, Journal BT Columbia MA -34192 $7.98 ants stole the song, "Utopia Theme" one Op. 57 CA MT -34192 57.98 7 Top 40s Join In -stops and retailers. Berman from him. One -stops generally do not al- LP Columbia M34218 56 98 FELDMAN, MORTON In his Superior Court pleading, Alice Cooper Promo 8T MA34218 $7 98 Rothko Chapel; For Frank O'Hara low returns from operators. CA MT34218 LP Odyssey .._ Sales asks $20,000 from Rundgren, 57.98 Y34138 _... $3.98 LOS ANGELES - "Alice Coop- Defective 45s are few and not a BERLIOZ, whom he accuses of running out on HECTOR GERHARDT, CHARLES, & er's Rock Awards Weekend In serious problem. Requiem NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC an oral one -year employment pact Bernstein ORCH. Hollywood" is the theme of a radio Pallas reports that with few excep- which would have paid the plaintiff LP Columbia M2 34202 (2) S13.98 Lost Horizon (1937) -The Classic promotion with seven major Top 40 tions the one -stops were open and $500 plus $150 road expenses BIZET, GEORGES Film Scores of Dimitri Tiomkin stations for Alice's "I Never Cry" responsive to his investigation. Carmen LP RCA Red Seal ARL1 -1 669 56.98 weekly when Rundgren toured and Troyanos, 8TARS1- 1669.. _ 57.95 single. Winners who guess correctly Harry Losk, Mercury's national Domingo, van Dam, CAARK1- 1669... $7.95 $250 weekly when the band win- Kanawa, London Philh. Orch , Solti the number of times air personalities sales manager, who supervised the HEIFETZ-PIATORGORSKY tered at Woodstock, N.Y. Sales LP London OSA 13115 $ 20.94 word week- research, explains that the data now CAOSA5.13115 $20.95 CONCERTS charges that Rundgren and Mason say the "cry" during a LP Columbia M33447 $6.98 end will fly to Hollywood Saturday will be used primarily in "tracking" BOLLING, CLAUDE appropriated his song. He asks an Concerts For Classic HOROWITZ, to the tv of singles sales, for which it was nec- Guitar & Jazz VLADIMIR accounting and at least $100,000 (18) attend "Rock Awards" Piano The Horowitz Concerts 1975/ show which Alice is co- hosting, and essary to update the label's informa- Lagoya 1976 damages unless the court rules for will dine with Alice afterwards. tion about the personality of each of LP RCA Red Seal FRL1 -0149 $6.98 LP RCA Red Seal ARL1 -1 766 $6.98 more. 8TFRS1 -0149 37.9,5 8TARS1 -1766 $7.95 Participating stations are WLS 26 markets it identifies. CAFRK1 -0149 _ ...... $7.95 CA ARK I -1766 57.95 Chicago; CKLW Detroit; 99X New "Nothing remains static in any BRAHMAS, JOHANNES HYMAN, DICK York; Y100 Miami; 13Q Pittsburgh; market," Losk says. Concerto For Piano No. 1 in d, Op.15 Scott Joplin -16 Classic Rags Lawyers Attach Rubenstein, Israel Philh., Mehta LP RCA Red SealARL1 -1257 $6.98 WOXY Milwaukee and KCBQ San LP London CS 7018 $6.98 8TARS1 -1257 $7.95 Far Out Companies Diego. CACS5-7018. $7.95 CAARKI -1257 $7.95 Famous Wins State GERSHWIN, GEORGE ORGAN AT CHESTER CATHEDRAL NEW YORK -A State Supreme LP L'Oiseau Lyre SOL343 $6.98 Rhapsody In Blue Court Judge here has issued an or- 50,000 Tapes Are NEW YORK -State Records, a Gershwin, Thomas SCHULLER, GUNTHER London- based, MCA -distributed LP Columbia XM34205 Country Fiddle Band der of attachment against Far Out Seized In Georgia BTXMA34205 8T Columbia MA -33981 $7.98 label, has assigned U.S. publishing CA XMT34205 Productions, Far Out Music and Far CA MT -33981 $ 7.98 administration rights for State Mu- HAYDN, FRANZ JOSEPH Out Management at the request of MARIETTA, Ga. -More than SUBOTNICK, MORTON sic, Inc. (ASCAP) and Ladysmith Cello Concertos in D & C Until Spring the defendants' legal counselors, 50,000 allegedly pirated tapes val- Rostropovich, Academy of St. LP Odyssey Y-34158 53.98 Lewis Harris, Barry Fredericks and ued at $150,000, as well as a quantity Music, Inc. (ASCAP) to Famous Martin -in- the -Fields, Rostropovich. Music Publishing Companies, a di- LP Angel S37193 ....96 98 TOSCANIN I, ARTURO Leonard Korobkin. of labels, winding equipment and The Philadelphia Orch.- 1941 -42 vision + Western. Negotia- MAHLER, GUSTAV The order of attachment on prop- packaging machines, were seized at of Gulf Recordings tions for the pact were handled by Symphony No. 1 LP RA Red Seal CRMS -1 900 (51..527.98 erties owned by the defendants de- M &M Sales here following a two - Israel Philh., Mehta veloped a month investigation by officers of Wayne Bickerton, State Records, LP London CS 7004 56 $8 WATTS, ANDRE out. of complaint of non- CACSS- 7004._ 97.95 Watts, By George payment of legal feet allegedly owed the Smyrna Police Dept.'s detective and Sid Herman, administrative BT Columbia MA -34221 $7.98 vice president, Famous Music. MOZART, WOLFGANG AMADEUS CA MT -34221 97.98 to the plaintiffs in the case. The sum division, the intelligence unit of the Concertos For Piano Nos. 16 in D, of money in contention exceeds Cobb County sheriff's office and the K.451, & 17 in G, K.453 WILLIAMS, JOHN Serkin, English Chamber Orch., Plays Scarlatti & Villa Lobos $25,000. The order of attachment Smyrna Police Dept. LP Columbia M34198 66.98 Schneider CAMT34198 57.98 was issued by Judge Alfred Ascione. One arrest has been made and ad- LP RCA Red Seal ARL1 -1943 56.98 8TARS1 -1943 57.95 WURLITZER 164 BAND ORGAN The Far Out group of companies ditional arrests were expected. Au- When Answering Ads . . CAARK1 -1943 $7.95 Sidewalks Of New York represented Eric Burdon & -.. ar in thorities say business records of the Divertimenti (5) LP Columbia M34159 $6.98 managment, production and other firm indicate distribution of tapes Say You Saw It in Billboard Consortium Classicum 8T MA341 59 $ 7.98 LP BASF K22459 CA MT341 59 57.98 areas. was on a national scope.

www.americanradiohistory.com 42 Talent JOHN SCHER OF MONARCH A Successful N.Y. Promoter Is Bitten By Management Bug By JIM FISHELFlSHEL NEW YORK -Although John ready been put to use by Scher. The first time they're playing our softer Scher has been in the business for Dead has always played certain music alongside the Southern rock." slightly more than six years, he's al- "cult" markets, avoiding other major Perhaps the most unusual attack ready established himself as one of breakout cities, but all of this has undertaken by Scher is the potential the most successful concert promot- changed under him. concert tour tieup with the famed ers in the country. "I explained to them that it would Joffrey Ballet Company. Besides holding down solid be necessary to play certain markets According to Scher, Bob Joffrey, ground at his Capitol Theatre (one to make the group an even bigger director of the dance group, was very Japan Gold: Sweet gets its Japanese gold albums for "Give Us A Wink." From of the country's longest -running pop live attraction, since their record excited by the Renaissance's classi- Left: Brian Connolly and Steve Priest of Sweet; Noboru Takamiya, president music houses) in nearby Passaic, sales also suffered because of this," cal approach to rock music and is of Toshiba EMI; Andy Scott and Mick Tucker of Sweet; Ed Leffler, the group's N.J., he is also involved in promot- he says. "They agreed to do this and very much into the concept. manager. ing more than 150 concert dates per now things are already looking "This will be the first time that a year, mostly in the Northeast. good -both audience and record rock group has performed with a But lately Scher hasn't been con- sales -wise." dance company live, and we expect Sweet a Major Hit tent to just lay back and be a success- Although he's been managing Re- to get some dates moving by the be- ful concert promoter, since the man- naissance worldwide for just over six ginning of the spring," Scher says. agement bug bit him. months, Scher has already initiated "Initially, the two groups will per- On Japanese Tour During the past year, Scher has a similar plan. Since the group is form in New York and then tie into expanded the management wing of monstrous in certain Northeast mar- certain markets where they're both Continued from page 4 his Entertainment Bureau, so that it kets (New York, New Jersey, Penn- playing." for `Little Willie' a bubblegum nov- now encompasses Renaissance, the sylvania) but deadly in others Another plus factor in Renais- ten hard for a foreigner to figure out elty that completely misrepresented Stanky Brown Group and the nearby, he decided on a set plan of sance's corner, according to Scher, is who is wearing what hat." what Sweet is really capable of." Grateful Dead ( "not really manage- action. the new booking alliance with Pre- Sweet has already been asked to Leffler also reasoned that Sweet ment, but more like exclusive tour "Renaissance has the potential to mier Talent. He says this agency has return to Japan next year and had should go into a U.S. hiatus because every so. it coordination"), among others. be one of the bigger groups across - many groups which are compatible intention of doing "Japan had three flop singles following "I'm hoping to keep my manage- the- board, because its music appeals concert match -ups with Renais- is a fascinating market," says Lef- "Little Willie" while at the same ment roster very small, so that we to so many different kinds of people, sance, including Jethro Tull, Yes, fler. "It's an incredibly loyal place if time T -Rex and Slade were touring can totally serve all of our artists," yet in the past it never explored Supertramp and Gentle Giant. you go there regularly and build a regularly in the U.S. without any following. Acts like the Ventures consistent Scher says. "Also, I feel pretty well other markets," he asserts. "In New "Each of these groups would be hits. qualified to tackle management, York City, we sold 58,000 of the good co- headliners in many mar- and the Brothers Four are still hot "There was a kind of brief back- since I learned all of the pitfalls group's live LP out of the local kets, because Renaissance doesn't attractions over there. Deep Purple lash against big English groups at while dealing with various managers branch in addition to headlining the have the stigma of traditional British did well in Japan by touring to sup- the time, especially on the singles through the years." Spectrum in Philadelphia, but we're rock bands and could bring in many port its album sales." level," says Leffler. "The kind of Some of this knowledge has al- still marginal headliners, at best, in classical music fans," he states. An English- speaking interpreter music which was succeeding as No. 1 Boston and Washington. Most people would be content to is necessary at every step of the tour singles in England was not what AM "In the past few months, we've be into concert promotion and man- to keep things running smoothly, programmers wanted here." been working with Sire Records, Re- agement, but not Scher. Recently, he Leffler says. "You've really got to get Since returning to the U.S. mar- Unsurpassed in Quality naissance's label, and plotting out signed an agreement making him set in advance when you're giving ketplace a little over a year ago, the group's future. Thus far, we've exclusive distributor for two new backstage light cues through an in- Sweet has had a gold album in "Des- terpreter." However, he praises olation Boulevard" with the 14¢ already started to pop in the South- youth- oriented movies -"The Bea - "Give GLOSSY Japanese stage crews as the best he Us A Wink" followup almost gold east and Southwest. And for "the (Continued on page 46) EACH IN has ever worked with anywhere in now. The group also had three top 1000 LOTS the world. "The Japanese crews are 10 singles from the two LPs. PHOTOS phenomenally cooperative, efficient Sweet made it first U.S. national POSTCARDS s65°° Vegas Ploy; and fast." tour last year, headlining in smaller 1000 Sahara The sound equipment available in halls. In some markets where the 100 8x10 $17.95 Japan is also excellent. "Sweet's group had a following, the shows CUSTOM $89 New Talent Onstage soundman looked over the specs of were sellout events. The Santa Mon- COLOR PRINTS per 100 the system we could lease there and ica Civic Auditorium here was one By HANFORD SEARL COLOR LITHO ' 195 we realized it was unnecessary to air - such date. But in other cities Leffler per 1000 LAS VEGAS -The stage lights cover or minimum will be charged, freight over the group's entire admits the halls weren't filled. "We will be turned on again next says Eglash. setup," says Leffler. "The group more or less broke even," he says. COLOR $180 Wednesday (29) at the Hotel Sahara Singer- musician Terry James, only brought over a few specialized "Capitol came through with out- POSTCARDS per 3000 for new talent to be spotlighted in who will back up talent with his amplifiers." standing label support." MOUNTED 20"X30 30"X40" the reinstituted "Sahara Showcase quartet, and comedy star Buddy On the other hand, Sweet found However, Leffler feels that the ENLARGEMENTS $14.00 $20.00 Of Talent" series. Hackett's son, Sandy, will help Eg- that the interlocking film projectors tour produced several valuable re- Following closely on the heels of lash coordinate the screening proce- its uses to throw images on a pair of sults. "Sweet started building an Paul Scarne's successful "Performer dures, which will include the sub- 9x12 -foot screen were not available American concert following and its /4! Showcase" at the Sundancer Club, mitting of tapes, cassettes or records in Japan and had to be flown over stage performance improved tre- oto9rapherr the Sahara effort will be housed in with a picture and short resume. with the group. mendously. The group had never the 175- capacity Casbar Theater, a "It's a real sense of accom- Some 15 months ago, Leffler done a long road tour before. In Eu- A Division of JAMES J. KRIEGSMANN one -time stepping stone for super- in 165 W. .16th St., N.Y. 10036 plishment helping others out. It's exited his long -time partnership sit= rope you play 10 dates in one region (212) PL 7.0233 stars. difficult to setup live auditions any- uation and became a solo manager, and go home. What Sweet learned "We've had literally hundreds of more at the hotels, but there is a defi- specializing in harder rock units. Be- on the U.S. tour is what made it go calls from professional acts asking nite craving for new talent," reflects sides Sweet, his roster includes Steve over so big in Japan." when we'll reopen the showcase," Eglash. Harley & Cockney Robel, former says entertainment director Jack Eg- Don Rickles, Louis Prima and the Montrose vocalist Sammy Hager lash. "Our past success in the Beach- Mary Kaye Trio began their careers and Juice Newton & Silver Spur. comber has been copied around in the legendary Casbar Lounge, "I think that clients who are more LSi9nin9s 'thllnkt town." now a Keno and 21 gambling area. oriented towards creating music, The previous "Showcase After Newer acts such as the Imperials, rather than winning MOR show Midnight" exposed some 100 differ- Sidro's Armada and the Mob have business success, are nicer people Teddy Pendergrass, former lead singer of Harold ent acts, ranging from singers and recently appeared. with less ego problems and are more Melvin & the Blue Notes, is now a solo artist on Philadelphia, International Records. ... Van Stan Kenton comedians to rock groups. First Each act will be limited to a 10- open to management advice," he McCoy to Roy Radin Associates for representa- Feb. 21, the series closed its minute set and if received well, may says. "I'll be happy if I never see an- setup .. Mike Greene, Mercury artist, to Para- be invited back says Eglash, who other Las Vegas showroom again." tion three -month existence in June for fi- gon Agency. stresses the program is not an ama- Meanwhile, Leffler's former of- nancial reasons. Brian Shaw to Republic Records.... Carleton teur hunt. fice has become Katz -Gallin Although Eglash maintains the -Cleary Raines to Elbejay Records. ... Megan f.c.or recording with us at Eglash emphasizes the talent fo- with the addition of former CMA series is not a money- making prop- McDonough to Blytham Booking of Champaign, rum will down few in osition, cocktails will be served fol- turn applicants, agent Dan Cleary who brought III. ... Earl Slick Band to BNB Management. lowing the wide -screen televising of thus making it easier for new acts to Olivia Newton -John as a manage- united "Monday Night Football." be exposed to the Vegas scene. ment client. About five of the 100 previously Leffler became involved with WEA Gives Awards Hoping to capitalize on the cap- showcased acts were substantially Sweet some three years ago. "The LOS ANGELES -WEA's Fran wet tern audience, the will tured showcase booked after dates at the Beachcom- first thing I told them they'd have to Aliberte of the Boston branch was begin at 9:45 p.m. and be repeated ber. do if they wanted me to manage named "Warehouse Manager of the at 3:45 a.m. to cater to midnight shift Paul Scarne's new talent program them was to Not release any singles Year" and Ed Hurff of the Phila- itudioi bookers a Mg company and entertainment agents, moved recently to the Entertainer in the U.S. for the next 18 months," delphia branch named "Buyer of the 6000 Sunset Blvd., Honywood. Ca 90028 and managers. Supper Club on the Strip from the he says. "Although the group was a Year." The old showcase format was Sundancer Club located on remote big success in England and much of The awards presentation was 0213) 469 -3983 scheduled from 1 -6 a.m. Fridays and Boulder Highway. The Dunes Europe, recognized as a fine all - made during WEA's West Coast Saturdays in the third floor, 225 -ca- Dome -Of -The -Sea also tried out a around rock band, it was known to meeting of its national operations pacity Beachcomber facility. No talent forum, says Eglash. the general U.S. music public only department.

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www.americanradiohistory.com 46 Talent Nashville Club Goes At $22,500 By SALLY HINKLE New On The Charts NASHVILLE -The Exit /In, The sale was finalized after four is located, an extention of the lease which filed a bankruptcy petition hours of negotiations between three which expires in 11 months. last November, has been sold for sets of proposed purchasers, the at- An outstanding debt of approxi- $22,500 plus intangibles to a Nash- torneys for the Exit /In's secured mately $125,000, resulting from the ville woman and a local restaurant creditors and court appointed club's earlier years, brought the ni- owner who plan to maintain the trustee, John Sloan. tery to its knees financially. Since popular club's music policies. Sloan tidally recommended to the January, the room has been aver- The new owners of the nightspot, court that Spiva and Hill become the aging a monthly profit of about by order of U.S. bankruptcy judge, new owners because they were able $1,000. Ruth Kinnard, are Nick Spiva, to show financial backing for the Owsley Manier and Elizabeth owner of O'Charley's Restaurant club's purchase and to successfully Thiels, managers of the Exit/In, and Vianda Hale Hill. negotiate with Buford Anthony and apparently will continue their asso- After signing the execution papers Gene Nash, the lessors of the Ellis - ciation and become involved with Boston Sept. 13, Spiva and Hill said that ton Place property where the Exit /In the new operation. "More Than A Feeling " - ÿv they will continue operation of the While Boston is in the same heavy rock bag as acts like Aerosmith, here there is more emphasis on Exit /In along the same format as it melodic structure and vocal harmonies. The net result is a sound that has more AM commerciality has been run since its opening in MOTION PICTURE REVIEW without losing any of its FM progressive base. 1970, featuring some of the nation's The five -man group was masterminded by guitarist Tom Scholz, an MIT graduate with a master's top rock, blues, country and jazz degree in mechanical engineering, whose experimentation with 12 -track recording equipment led to acts. Music Abundant In Zany the group's concern with technological precision. Formed and based in Boston, the group joined Epic in January and had its first LP ( "Boston ") re- The club closed Sept. 13 for reno- vations which include improve- lined along with the single this past month. Management and booking are by Paul Ahern of Los `Car Wash' Youth Comedy Angeles (213) 462 -4241. ments of the restroom facilities, bar area and main listening room. Reno- By PAUL GREIN vations could be completed in time LOS ANGELES -"Car Wash" is good guys from the bad guys, that it for country music week beginning to the run -down inner city what lets some of the running gags run too Oct. 11. "American Graffiti" was to the far and that it's dominated by action sleepy small town: a splashy, color- that is sometimes silly and fairly ful, fast -moving slice of life. juvenile. Still, over the course of its Firm Booking Again we have fun -loving teen- 90 minutes, the movie does let the agers coming to grips with the real audience meet a lot of zany custom- Acts For Japan world in a film that has just the right ers at this L.A. car wash. Or, as one of the characters says along the way,. LOS ANGELES -Orient Enter- mix of silly antics and social remind- "Boy, did we get some weird people tainment Enterprises is a new corn - ers to portend an instant hit with the in here today." pany here booking musical enter- movie -going high school crowd. There's Richard Pryor as Daddy tainers into Japan, in association Perhaps because these kids have Rich, a rip -off preacher who has a with International Artistic Enter- been making hard choices all their block -long gold Cadillac with the li- prises of Tokyo. lives and are less sheltered than their cense plate, "TITHE." His five-min- Walter Scott, James Tolbert and suburban counterparts in "Graffiti," ute spot, recorded on the sound- Michael Bassler head Orient Enter- here the dramatic ending involves track, includes character -defining tainment. Bookings are directed at more than just whether Richard lines like, "For a small fee I'll set you Japan's private Dreyfuss will go off to college after numerous clubs. free." Little -known U.S. talent will be all. There's a clever enough spot at the Little River Band booked for six-month tours with air Like "Graffiti," this is a Universal beginning of "Car Wash" that has "It's A Long Way There " -'' fare to Japan amortized over the pe- film, but while tht 1973 Oscar -nomi- George Carlin as an incessantly talk- This six-man group, which has been an Australian favorite since it was formed last specializes riod of dates. nated entry used relatively unknown year, ing cab driver gypped out of a fare in pop rock with the full harmony sound of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. stars, this one has a top -name lineup when a rider slips out of his cab un- Only one of the members was born in Australia, with the others coming from England, Holland, that includes Richard Pryor, George noticed. Alas, poor George spends Italy, and New Zealand. But all of them have background in other Australian bands. TOP QUALITY Carlin and the Pointer Sisters. And the rest of the film asking if anyone's Their manager, Glenn Wheatley, is based in South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 669 -5366. Book- while the music which comes pour- seen the cad. ing is by Chuck Barnett of Headquarters Talent Agency in L.A., (213) 271 -6251. A mid -October U.S. 8X10 ing out of car radios and loud- Though "Car Wash" plays it tour is planned. PRINTS speakers is again important to the strictly for laughs most of the way, This midtempo single, which opens with a symphonic hook before going into the characteristic film, there are differences between there are some sad harmony sound, is featured on the "Little River Band" LP, which has been in release for six months. LITHOSHAPHED ON HEAVY GLOSS STOCK and touching un- this soundtrack and the oné to dercurrents toward the end when the BLACK & WHITE 8x10s "Graffiti," which was one of the top various kids try to resolve their prob- 10 albums of 1974. DESPITE MINOR FLAWS 500 - $28.00 1000 - $42.50 lems. Both are two- record sets on MCA, Though nearly all of the action but while "Graffiti" used bits and takes place on the one lot, the movie COLOR PRINTS Dylan's NBC -TV Special pieces of oldies, "Car Wash" relies never drags because of the quick in- 1000 $224.00 on an original, all -disco score corn - tercutting between scenes and be- posed and produced by Norman cause of the prevalence of hip in- Comes Off As Big Winner SEND FOR SAMPLES AND COMPLETE PRICES Whitfield. By ED HARRISON ON 8x10s, OTHER SIZE PRINTS. nuendo that you'll miss if you go out AND POSTERS The material here ranges from for popcorn. LOS ANGELES -It is easy find- The remainder of the show was funky vocal cuts performed by Rose Not an artsy movie by any means, ing fault with television's less than electric numbers including "I Pity Royce, like the title track single, to but one that should be a welcome adequate way of presenting contem- The Poor Immigrant," "Shelter 4-¡) PICTURES long, sweeping instrumentals remi- study break to the millions of teen- porary music shows, yet despite From The Storm," "Maggie's 1867 E. FLORIDA niscent of "Papa Was A Rollin' agers that are starting back to school some minor flaws, NBC should SPRINGFIELD, MO. 65803 be Farm," "One Too Many Mornings," Stone," which brought Whitfield a this month. "Car Wash" was written heralded for its incisive Sept. 14 Bob "Mozambique" and "Idiot Wind," Grammy in 1972. by Joel Schumacher, while Michael Dylan hour special "Hard Rain," all with new arrangements. It's true that "Car Wash" occasion- Schutltz directed and Art Linson which unobtrusively focused on With the exception of the Baez ally makes it far too easy to tell the and Gary Stromberg produced. rock music's leading spokesman. closeup, the camera just scanned Dylan's image as a mystical Roger McGuinn, Mick Ronson and Christ -like figure was enhanced by the other band members, leaving the his burnoose, scraggly hair and spotlight on Dylan where it be- Bull Creek Inn Off And beard which aided the credibility of longed. BILL'S MUSICAL the wandering gypsy image of the When the show abruptly ended Running Outside Austin Rolling Thunder Revue. during "Knockin'- On Heaven's INSTRUMENT The camera work was superb, Door," there was a sense of feeling By PAUL ZAKARAS RENTALS, Inc. catching Dylan and Joan Baez to- cheated. A 90- minute telecast might AUSTIN -The Bull Creek Inn, a seats about 1,000. "We plan to do gether in closeup face shots that cap- have been more effective. Call (212) 245 -1970 club with an indoor capacity of 500 Sunday afternoon bluegrass and tured the intensity and excitement of RENTALS for and an open -air facility that can ac- folk concerts and we're even trying their rarely witnessed duets. The au- Recordings commodate up to 7,000, staged its to get the Austin Symphony out dience at Fort Collins, Colo., where N.Y. Promoter Concerts grand opening Sept. 3 to the music here," O'Conner says. "At the club, the concert was taped, seemed capti- Theater of progressive country singer Milton we'll be booking primarily country vated by Dylan's mere presence, Continued from page 41 Television Carroll. and progressive country acts as well sneaking furtive peeks of him tles Film Festival" and "The Grate- as a little jazz." through any crevice opened by a ful Dead." Managed by Tim O'Conner, for- drums electric & keyboard The Bull Creek Inn is the latest of blocking spectator. The Beatles movie is composed of mer owner of Castle Creek, the new guitars 8 -3 Organ a series of major clubs to have Musically, Dylan is still singing various film clips showcasing the club was the site of an outdoor con- amplifiers all mallet instruments opened recently in Austin. Others with conviction and unpretentious group at various stages of its career, pianos harpsichords cert featuring Rusty Wier and Steve going into business in the past 12 sincerity. He maintained a serious and lasts 21 hours. The Dead movie Fromholz Sept. 11. O'Conner ex- months have been Antone's, special- demeanor, never taking his craft was filmed about two years ago dur- pected at least 3,000 to attend, at 3 REHEARSAL STUDIOS izing in big name blues; Boondocks, frivolously. The concert opened with ing a concert at San Francisco's AIR CONDITIONED presstime. jazz and progressive country; Rome acoustical versions of "Hard Rain's Winterland and features examples Located on an old recreation site Inn, mostly progressive country; Sil- Gonna Fall," "Blowin' In The of the "Dead Head" phenomenon. 333 West 52nd St. NYC 10036 at a wooded riverbank outside Aus- ver Dollar, traditional country; and Wind" (a very different version with According to Scher, both films (Between 8th & 9th Aves.) tin, the Bull Creek Inn will have a the reopened Alliance Wagon Yard, Baez), "Railroad Boy" and "De- will be made available to concert second outdoor concert area that progressive country. portees." promoters.

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L Talent In Action Top Boxoffice RAY BARRETTO taking the opportunity to flex his considerable ter song, Reddy accompanied herself on a piano DAVID SANBORN vocal pipes. that unfortunately was located at the very rear of the stage. Bottom Line, New York Those who dismiss Benson's singing as a Copyright 1976. Billboard Publications, Inc. No part of this publication may be reproduced. mechanical, rough imitation of Stevie Wonder are off -base. This abundance of faster -paced material stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic Veteran Latin conga superstar Barretto on photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher. George has his own multi- faceted style and (tak- surely showed that Reddy has more range than Sept. 1 led a I4 -piece (including two fine young ing nothing from Stevie) was singing profes- any of her rivals for the pop queen crown, but it vocalists) "Concert Orchestra" that hit the SRO sionally when Wonder was a toddler. also kept her from doing more of what is really Total Ticket audience totally by surprise. c Ticket Price Gross Now, with the audience heated to the proper her specialty, comfortable ballads where her Afro-Cuban rhythms were molded together ARTIST -Promoter, Facility, Dates Sales Scale Receipts temperature, Benson casually moved into a rolling vocals can caress the worlds. with salsa, r &b, rock and jazz to form a most lengthy and sensuous take of "This Masquer- If more ballads had been added, or just more mind -expanding musical experience. And, the Than ade," the Leon Russell song that has been the songs period, it would have also served to Stadiums & Festivals (More 20,000) best part is that Barretto refused to abandon his chief rocket booster beneath "Breezin'." George stretch the set beyond its really too brief 50 traditional Latin roots. 1 AEROSMITH /JEFF BECK /DERRINGER /STARZ -Wolf i 55,633 $10$12.50 $560,705 transported the crowd into an ecstatic 'ascent minutes. And if the material had been from In the past, the only Latin group that crossed & Rissmiller /Fun Productions, Stadium, Anaheim, that peaked when he ended the song with a solo Helen's new "Music, Music" album, that would over to the masses was Santana and this music Calif., Sept. 12 recapitulation of the lyrics and a scatting of the have helped both from a strict promotional is a far cry from that. In fact, the only resem- 2 AEROSMITH /JEFF BECK /DERRINGER -Fun 12,061 $7.50 -$8.50 $92,456 choral changes in unison with his guitar a mag- standpoint and to make the show seem newer blance is the multi- rhythmic approach with the Productions, Stadium, Tempe, Ariz., Sept. 8 ical combination. and less predictable. As it was, only one song aid of guitar. In guitarist Barry Finerty, Barretto was presented from the new LP besides the cur- As a dozen women danced in the aisles with has found a musician who is sensitive to Latin Arenas (6,000 To 20,000) double 10 15 abandon (just like a Marvin Gaye concert), Ben- rent -sided chart single, and of the rhythms, yet he has his own smooth, swinging with the instrumental "Breezin' " songs presented were past or present single 1 EARTH, WIND & FIRE /RAMSEY LEWIS /EMOTIONS- 26,548 $5.50$7.50 $179,708* style that links all of the above- mentioned musi- son encored exited to a nearly unanimous standing hits. Bill Graham, Coliseum, Oakland, Calif., Sept. 10 & cal styles. and then ovation. The outfit Helen wore, which consisted of 11 (2) Utilizing a four -piece horn section (two trum- 2 Arena, 14,095 $7.50- $12.50 $145,375* The show's only noticeable fault was that the tight sequined blue jeans and a T -shirt pro- NEIL DIAMOND -Wolf & Rissmiller, Sports pets, sax -flute, baritone sax), this group evokes Star sound system wasn't quite adequate claiming "Oldie But A Goodie," was just right, San Diego, Calif., Sept. 11 memories of other musical trendsetters of the Circle & Rissmiller, Sports Arena, 11,678 $7.50- $12.50 $126,807 the requirements. Banks' she explained, "for an aging recording star." An 3 NEIL DIAMOND -Wolf including Kenton and to rhythm section's past Machito, Stan Gil San Diego, Calif., Sept. 10 bass lacked punch and crispness, and Madi- engaging remark, but the outfit didn't seem Evans. A special standout is Dick Mesa (a Mexi- 4 AEROSMITH/JEFF BECK /DERRINGER/STARZ -Wolf 11,559 $9.50 -$11 $109,810 son's cymbals were weak at times, giving the quite right for the hall or for Helen's image as a can discovery of Barretto), who can blow his sax & Rissmiller, Sports Arena, San Diego, Calif., Sept. overall sound a slightly canned quality. mature, together "today's woman." and flute with equal flair and excitement. 13 CONRAD SILVERT In his 50- minute opening turn, outspoken co- Coupled onto the horns is Barretto with his 5 KISS /BOB SEGER /ARTFUL DODGER- Sunshine 17,051 $6 -$7 $103,918 median David Steinberg essentially recounted rock steady congas, a fine collection of drum- Promotions, Freedom Hall, Louisville, Ky., Sept. 8 & CROFTS his funny tv monologs about television, religion mers (traps, bongos and timbales), bass, guitar, SEALS 6 JEFFERSON STARSHIP /SEA LEVEL - Electric Factory, 11,508 $5.50 -$7.50 $83,953 and sex. It was the explicit sexual humor that keyboards and the occasional vocals. Aladdin Theatre for Performing Arts Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pa., Sept. 10 irked a small but vocal minority in the audience, Other standouts are bassist -composer (Guil- Las Vegas 7 KISS /BOB SEGER & SILVER BULLET BAND /ARTFUL 13,391 $6.50 $82,299 who heckled Steinberg and informed him that lermo Edgehill, who provides a powerful bottom The mellow sounds of Seals & Crofts returned DODGER -Electric Factory Concerts, Riverfront "decent people don't laugh at your sick jokes." 10 to the sound and traps drummer Eddie Colon, to the local area Sept. 10 in a highly -pleasing Coliseum, Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. PAUL GREIN 8 JEFFERSON STARSHIP /SEA LEVEL -Electric Factory 12,175 $6.50 $82,223 who has easily adapted from his greatness on package of 18 songs in a live recording session. Concerts, Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pa., Sept. 11 timbales to this drumming arrangement not or- The two versatile artists, more animated and re- GUY CLARK 9 WAYLON JENNINGS /WILLIE NELSON /JESSE 11,150 $6 -$6.50 $68,852 dinarily associated with Latin groups. sponsive to the audience than in past concerts Old Time Pickin' Parlor, COLTER /TOMPALL GLASER -Feyline Inc., Lloyd The music featured was a mix of new material here, eased their way through the fast 90 -min- Nashville Noble Center, Norman, Okla.. Sept. 11 such as "Edge Of A Panamanian Hill," "Night ute show, which also featured the vocal talents Clark is one of America's best lyricists, a 10 WAYLON JENNINGS /WILLIE NELSON /JESSE 8,046 $6 -$7 $55,039 Flowers" and "Salsa Boogie" as well as familiar of Carolyn Willis on current hit "Get Closer." statement verified by a close listen to his "L.A. COLTER /TOMPALL GLASER -Feyline Inc., Assembly Baretto material like "San Ban Ban Quere" and The headphone- wearing Warner Bros. duo Freeway," the song Jerry Jeff Walker took to the Center, Tulsa, Okla., Sept. 10 "Indistructible." kicked off its efforts with early hit, "Humming- charts or another song performed by Clark Aug. 11 BLUE OYSTER CULT/SPIRIT /ANGEL-Rick Kay, Cobo 8,995 $4.50 -$6.50 $52,692 The 75- minute set never had a lull and bird," flawlessly executed in distinctive harmonic 21 "Like A Coat From The Cold." Arena, Detroit. Mich., Sept. 11 showed hints of many cultures since the group blendings. To their performing credit, the two 12 TUNA & Vaughn, L.I. Arena, 6,200 $7 -$7.50 $44,500 Opening with "Texas 1947," a hit he wrote HOT -Ruffino comes from a variety of countries (Puerto Rico, balladeers, amply backed by their band, enliv- N.Y., Sept. 11 for Johnny Cash, Clark received some good gui- Commack. U.S., Panama, Cuba, Mexico, Dominican Repub- ened and illuminated their studio creations as 13 WAYLON JENNINGS /WILLIE NELSON /JESSE 6,622 $6-$7 $42,970 tar backup from veteran Danny Rowland. He fol- lic). With the recent move to Atlantic Records, illustrated in the clear, melodic "We May Never COLTER / TOMPALL GLASER -Feyline Inc., lowed a good new number, "The Waitress And Barretto could quite possibly bring Latin music Pass This Way Again," "Summer Breeze" and Community Center, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 6 The Millionaire," with the lyricallly rich song, to the forefront through the vehicle of his new poetic "East Of Ginger Trees." 14 LEON & MARY RUSSELL/RICHIE FURAY BAND -Red 5,589 6.50 -$7.50 $37,386 "Neither Do I." His ode to oldtimers "Desper- and different musical sound. In fact, he could do Seals and Crofts each demonstrated excel- Rocks Amphitheater, Denver, Colo., Sept. 9 ados Waintin' For A Train," also drew enthusias- -$7.50 $34,494 for Latin what Bob Marley did for reggae. lent guitar interpretations, especially on instru- 15 ROBERTA FLACK /BROWNSMITH- Northwest 5,400 $5.50 tic response. David Sanborn and his swinging group mental "Thunderbird," which found Seals on an Releasing, Hic Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, Sept. 8 As a performer, Clark suffers little from a 16 WAYLON JENNINGS /WILLIE NELSON /JESSE 4,559 $5-$7 $30,588 opened the show with a 48- minute set that was impressive jazz sax solo and Crofts picking a voice on the thin side. He has improved tremen- COLTER /TOMPALL GLASER -Feyline Inc., Coliseum, flavored with jazz and funk. Although Sanborn is mandolin. Carolyn soloed on "Jamie," showcas- dously over the past few years, and one of the El Paso, Texas, Sept. 8 an immense talent on alto sax he lacks the stage ing her strong, interpretive style, which was at few non -Clark songs he performed, "The Auc- 17 Z I TOP/THE BOYS -Schon Productions, McElroy 5.000 $6.50 $24,900 presence needed to take his music out of the times lost in the set with the full band and two tioneer," was one of the vocal highlights. Auditorium, Waterloo, Iowa, Sept. 10 clubs and into concert halls. Joining Sanborn's stars. Clark's second RCA LP is due out in Septem- accomplishments are several other fine musi- Seals' violin efforts were effective on several ber, and it's titled after the delightfully rocking Auditoriums (Under 6 000) cians who are equally underrated. These include country, down -home numbers, which got the number, "Texas Cookin'," that he tried out suc- guitarist Hiram Bullock and bassist Herb Bush- best crowd reaction from the 5,000 fans. 1 BLUE OYSTER CULT/BOB SEGER- Sunshine 3,330 $5.50 -$6.50, $21,443 cessfully on the Pickin' Parlor audience. He is nell. JIM FISHEL and ROBERT FORD JR. "Diamond Girl" and "Take Me There" Promotions, Vets Memorial, Columbus, Ohio, Sept. one of the hardest working writer -performers allowed the two singers to show their crossover 12 gracing the Nashville scene. GERRY WOOD -$7 $17,009* GEORGE BENSON rock efforts in soft, easy listening style. Even 2 GEORGE BENSON /HELIX -Feyline Inc., Mackey 2,504 $6.50 Auditorium, Boulder, Colo., Sept. 9 Circle Star Theatre, comedy material worked out well in a give -and- BLANK Daydream 2,491 $4.50 -$6.50 take sequence sure to be included on the al- QUINCY JONES 3 R E 0 /POINT /SUNBIJND LION- $15,020* San Carlos, Calif Riverside Theater, Milwaukee, Wisc., bum. Two loud rock numbers provided encore BROTHERS JOHNSON Productions, Performing with the poise of a man who knew Sept. 8 material for the performance with Willis return - WATTS LINE SINGERS all along that his talent would win him fame and 4 LETTERMEN- Northwest Releasing, Auditorium, 1,964 $4 -$6 $10,338 ing on "Put Your Love In My Hands." LOU RAWLS fortune, Benson basked in the adulation of an Portland, Ore., Sept. 9 HANFORD SEARL Felt Forum, New York SRO house Aug. 27, the first of four soldout 5 LETTERMEN -Northwest Releasing, Paramount 1,778 $4 -$6 $9,347 Circle Star shows. HELEN REDDY What was billed as the musical world of Northwest, Seattle, Wash., Sept. 11 With his monster Warner LP "Breezin' " Quincy Jones turned out to be a well -paced eve- LETTERMEN Releasing, Queen Elizabeth 1,387 $4.50 -$6.50 $8,267 DAVID 6 -Northwest passing the triple gold mark at a sprint pace, STEINBERG ning of music that spotlighted the impeccably - Theater, Vancouver, B.C., Sept. 12 Benson knew what his audience came to hear Anaheim Convention Center tight arrangements of Jones contrasted with the 7 LETTERMEN- Northwest Releasing, Opera House, 1,324 $4 -$6 $7,232 and gave them plenty of it. But he also called a Reddy has long been acknowledged as one of straight -ahead funk of the Brothers Johnson. Spokane, Wash., Sept. 10 few tunes -his shows aren't preset -from his the finest vocalists in the business, and while The Aug. 28 show got off to a slow start with CTI and A &M records also currently on the her live show Sept. 3 wasn't as perfect as we've an elaborately, pretentious opening number charts. come to expect her records to be, it's significant that was met with only polite applause. But then Lou Rawls' 45- minute opening set was slow story -telling couched in language that combines A refreshing aspect of the show was that Ben- that none of the problems that night had to do Jones introduced two members of his band who to get started, but caught fire during the third the best efforts of Noah Webster and the best son appeared in person with the same group with her vocalizing. have a hit single and album on their own, the number, a bluesy version of John Loudermilk's efforts of a "good old boy" from St. Augustine, that recorded "Breezin' " -a gifted band includ- Uptempo material dominated the 50- minute, Brothers Johnson. "Tobacco Road." The set's highlight was a med- Fla., where Rogers makes his home. ing Phil Upchurch (guitar), Ronnie Foster and 15 -song set, from the "Music Is My Life" opener After the song the Brothers relinquished the ley of "Stormy Monday" and "Going to Chicago" Though hard to convey, his lines blend un- Jorge Dalto (keyboards), Stanley Banks (bass) through hits "Bluebird" and "I Can't Hear You spotlight to the Watts Line Singers, a four -man, that featured the kind of talking blues story- likely combinations with vivid role -playing, so and Jimmy Madison (drums). Not only does this No More" to the encore of "I'll Be Your Au- one -woman vocal group, a strong singing group. telling that Rawls is known for. Also outstanding that when he tells his story of "The Great Mait- band cook with the best, but its members are dience." After one number from the singers Jones re- were two songs from Rawls' currently successful land Turkey Farm Massacree" or talks about the fine individual songwriters who contribute ma- Also included was a well- constructed medley turned to lead the band through his classy ar- Philadelphia Intl album "You're The One" and "randy retinue of rednecks," you can see it all. terial basic to the Benson repertoire. of hits "about crazy ladies," whit consisted of rangement of Benny Golson's "Killer Joe" and a "You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine." Instrumentally, Rogers' fingers fly across the After the show began with "Affirmation," "Ruby Red Dress," "Angie Baby" and "Delta medley of his well -known tv show themes "San- ROBERT FORD JR. strings of his acoustic guitar, finding three or Benson called Foster's tune "Lady," a fine ve- Dawn." ford And Son" and "Ironside." four notes where most guitar pickers would be hicle for George's spirited, melodic vamping. Al- For novelty, and to demonstrate her show- The focal point of the show continued to shift GAMBLE ROGERS content to find one. He plays Southern blues, ready, Benson's infectious enthusiasm and pure manship, there was a hoe -down number called throughout the evening keeping the proceed- Cellar Door, Washington, D.C. modern country and a host of other styles in an elan had the audience whistling their approval "You Don't Need A Reason To Sing" as well as ings interesting. The Brothers Johnson closed It's hard to know just what to call Gamble exuberant and always clean manner. His songs while many of the ladies emitted screams and "Showbiz," which had Reddy outfitted in top the first half of the one- hour- and -50- minute Rogers, but his own definition of "modern day include some he penned himself, plus others sighs. hat and cane, tap dancing and using campy vo- show with a powerful rendering of their latest troubadour" is a good starting point. In his third like the haunting Mike Smith tune, "The Dutch-

The middle of the show was a tasty mix of cals with great effect on clever lyrics about this single "Get The Funk Out of My Face." appearance as an opening act at the Cellar Door, man," and the rocking "Jack Daniels If You tunes (both with and without vocals) from "screw everybody you know biz." After a 10- minute intermission, Jones and Rogers, who has no recording contract, once Please." "Breezin' " and from Benson's other current re- Mid -tempo material, which featured a female the band returned to cool things off to some more won over an audience that was almost to- Rogers has built up something of a cult fol- leases. First came a romantic reading of "Here backup trio Reddy jokingly referred to as her mellower music, including a sensuous perform- tally unaware of him before he strode on stage. lowing at folk festivals and as an opening act in Comes The Sun" from "The Other Side Of Abbey "Pips," included recent hit "Somewhere In The ance of "Body Heat" that featured two dancers Rogers' stage performance is an odd blend of clubs in various parts of the country. He is by no Road" then the rousing "Six To Four" from Night" and "I Am Woman," the set closer. who integrated their movements with the words far- ranging, sophisticated humor, impeccable, means a typical nightclub performer, but he is "Breezin'" then the disco theme from "Good The only ballads hits were "Ain't No Way To and mood of the song. The Brothers Johnson sometimes astounding guitar playing and ac- in a class all his own for verbal dexterity, inge- King Bad," followed by a long, many -mooded Treat A Lady" and "You And Me Against The closed the show with their number one single, ceptable singing. nuity and good taste. He opened Aug. 30 for "Summertime," which Benson capped with a Wald" plus LP cuts "Love Song For Jeffrey" and "I'll Be Good To You," and the audience went His monologs are the most unusual aspect of Ronee Blakely, recently reviewed in Billboard. brilliant, double -time, bebop -flavored scat solo, "Hold Me In Your Dreams Tonight." On the lat- wild clapping, singing and charging the stage. the act, serving up large doses of improbably BORIS WEINTRAUB

www.americanradiohistory.com '° A Day In The Life Of Ed Silvers Being president of Warner Bros. Music means being alert to who's looking for what and where

Ed Silvers, Warner Bros. Music's president, is a listener, the West Coast professional staff; Bob Stabile, Mike San - pitchman, word surgeon in his role as head of one of the na- dobal, Chris McNary; Dale Ditlove, secretary to the staff; Bly tion's top publishing complexes. His world revolves around and Silvers. Silvers explains that on Thursdays there is an in- working with writers, singer /songwriters, producers and guid- tercom call hookup with Henry Marks in New York and Tim ing a staff of young enthusiastic professional people in L.A., Wipperman in Nashville. New York and Nashville. During today's meeting, songs will be suggested for Melissa Billboard's Ed Harrison, Manchester, Boz Scaggs and Elvis Presley. Manchester wants himself a fancier of a an uptempo song. Silvers puts on her latest album to get an clever word, followed Sil- idea of what would be suitable for her voice. He puts on "Res- vers around to see how cue Me" and Silvers feels that there is not enough feeling in it. this man -in- motion oper- The council, skimming the pages of their books, pick out pos- ates. This is his report: sible songs that would fit her style. She is already cutting Mi- chael Franks' "Popsicle Toes" but they still need another It's 7:30 a.m. and Ed tune. "Hard Times" just might suffice. Silvers, president of Warner Bros. Music, has already been up for 21/2 hours. Yet, even at this early hour, he is behind schedule. He has over- slept on this Monday morning and did not awaken until 5 a.m. He claims to be an insom-

Billboard photos by Bonnie Tiegel Silvers agrees with a comment, makes suggestions and contemplates someone else's action in these series of photos.

or two for him to finish his exercises. He explains that he is building his strength to enable him to have the power to maneu- ver his new 50 foot sail- boat. He loves sailing and when he gets its workings Mel Bly, executive vice president, and Silvers check the charts down pat, he will invite his for WB songs. friend onboard. Exhila- rated from the exercises he says: "I feel stronger Silvers never raises his voice during the meeting. He re-

now than I did at 16." spects the opinions of his staff which he has monumental It is now 8:45 a.m. and confidence in. The atmosphere that permeates the office is a Silvers excuses himself casual one with everyone free to walk in and discuss any prob- for a shower and prepara- lems that arise. When a positive suggestion is made, Silvers is tions for his day at the of- the first to agree with it. His staff also enjoys their independ- fice. He returns a half ence, while each is aware of all events going on. Ed Silvers jogs around his block (top) each morning before get- hour later, freshly Next is a song for Scaggs. "I think 'Let's Get Stoned' would ting into a series of physical workouts before hitting the phone groomed and dressed in a be a great song for Boz," says Silvers. All around the table Silvers' critical eye studies a new for his early morning calls with staffers around the country. Warner Bros. Music T- agree. But other suggestions are made like "Warm Love" and song. shirt, white slacks You Are My Woman" which Silvers also agrees with. Secre- niac. Besides, yesterday was the Warner Bros. picnic and the and a jacket, sunglasses perched on top of his head. tary Dale writes down each song. strain from countless baseball and volleyball games and sun At 9:30 a.m. we arrive at Silvers' office on Sunset Blvd. Mel The final placement is for Elvis. Tim Wipperman in Nash- has made him a bit lethargic. Bly, executive vice president, is waiting to greet him. They im- ville says that Elvis wants a rock'n'roll song. No ballads this Following a quick phone call, Silvers is set to run his daily mediately discuss the day's agenda and their upcoming trip to time. Knowing Elvis, they look for a song that would be easy to mile through Griffith Park where his quaint and unpretentious Europe. Silvers explains that he travels five times a month, learn. A few songs are tossed around but Silvers says "they're home is located. Dressed ritually in a white track suit and mostly to New York and at this point it is almost an inconven- all dumb dumb songs from the early sixties." sockless sneakers, he begins his jog and returns five minutes ience. Silvers makes his suggestions which include "Only Six- later. His face is a dark shade of red but he does not appear Attorney Don Passman calls and Silvers discusses a Keith teen," "Basic Lady" "After Midnight" and "That's A Mel- exhausted. Carradine folio with him. At the same time, he gets word that ody." All are in harmony with his suggestions. He is on the phone immediately after, calling his sales Campbells Soup will use a Warner owned song, "Charleston," While discussing Elvis, the conversation moves along on a people in New York. He explains that if he waited until he got for a television ad, which means money. "Fantastic," says Sil- tangent as topics evolve around Elvis' weight problem and the to his office it would be 12:30 in New York and most would be vers, with a broad grin on his face. His day has started off recent dismissal of his bodyguards. out to lunch. right. They discuss some new songs like Allen Toussaint's "A Don Gore, Warner Bros. East Coast salesman, is temporar- There is nothing obtrusive cluttering Silvers' office. Adja- Dreamer Of Dreams," but Silvers says that lyrically it misses ily out of his office and Silvers leaves word for him to call back. cent to his desk is a stereo system complete with an open reel the mark. It is now for time Silvers' morning workout. He has a special tape player. A gallery of art work fills the wall next to the con- While casting for songs, they also cast producers. Silvers room designated for physical training, equipped with bar- ference table and plants everywhere. The crushed velvet cur- and Bly each spout out some of the hottest producers in the bells, gravity gym and a bench for presses. On the gravity gym tains are fully drawn letting the sun flow in. business: Richard Perry, Bob Monaco, Barry Oslander. he exercises his stomach muscles and arms. Don Gore calls again with the exact sales figures for the The names come fast, and the music continues. They play Between exercises, Don Gore returns the call and gives Sil- week that Silvers had requested earlier. Sales were nearly Curtis Mayfield's "Due Again," and everyone at the table vers sales the figures from the previous week. Preliminary fig- double that of the same week last year pleasing Silvers. "Fan- bounces in their seats. "Maybe we should go with a rock group ures are good and Silvers is ecstatic but still wants the exact tastic. I'll speak to you later," he tells Gore. on that instead of r &b, says Bly. numbers and asks Gore to call him later at the office when he Arista recording artist David Pomerantz enters and Silvers "We should give it to Todd Rundgren," suggests Silvers jok- has them. is happy to see him. Pomerantz, who is under contract to ingly. "How about Ronnie Dyson? Or maybe James Taylor and Following another series of exercises, he calls Michael Con- Warner Bros. to write songs, tells Silvers he will be in the stu- Carly duoing like on "Mockingbird." nelly, head of the advertising and art department in New dio down the hall working on some demos for his new album. At 11:00 a.m. the casting meeting concludes. "That's the York. Silvers wants to know how the in -store music folio dis- This morning there is a casting meeting to place songs with way our meetings usually are, but because you're here (mean- plays are progressing and developments in a Neil Diamond artists who are in immediate need of material. These meet- ing Billboard) we left out the vulgarity," says Bly. Everyone advertising campaign. Connelly tells him that the Warner ings are usually held twice a week. chuckles. Bros. "110 Super Songs" folio had won an award for its At 10 a.m. the meeting is set to commence. Silvers' young No sooner does the meeting end when a call comes in for graphics. That makes it your third award," says Silvers. professional staff assembles around the conference table Silvers. It's Rick Rickoboni from BMI to tell Silvers that a party "Fantastic." armed with large black catalogs of songs available in Warner in Warner Bros. Music's honor will be held in a few weeks. Hanging up the phone, Silvers says it will take only a minute Bros. folios. Seated around the table are Craig Aristei, head of Steve Spooner, sales manager in New York is next to call,

www.americanradiohistory.com relaying the good news that 150 accounts have been added. bare shelves, empty cardboard boxes, tapes, plants and some Heal You" and he will use it on his album. "Fantastic," says 49 Silvers hangs up the phone elated. plaques on the wall, Perry discusses former Guess Who Burtin Silvers with a wide smile. But Perry needs the first word of the Silvers remembers he has an appointment at 11 a.m. with Cummings' new album vhich he is excited about. song because it's inaudible on the demo and Silvers tells him Brian Lane, manager of rock group Yes. It's already 11:15 and Silvers is there to pitch some songs to Perry for use on Leo he will immediately call Holmes in New York. Silvers calls Lane to check on it. He reaches Lane only to find Sayer's upcoming LP which Perry is producing. He tells Silvers Once the call with Perry is completed, Silvers thumbs his out he won't be able to get over today. that there is room for one more cut. way through his phone book searching for Holmes' telephone Silvers is in a bit of confusion this morning because his Eagerly, Silvers gives Perry a demo of Jake Holmes' "I Can number. He finds it and calls only to discover he is not at regular secretary is out sick. "Looks like I'll be making most of Heal You," which Perry immediately puts on his turntable. home. Silvers will try again later. my calls myself." He has also left his watch at home today and While the song is playing, Silvers' feet tap out the beat as At 4:15 p.m. Alan O'Day arrives. He is a jovial fellow and he is constantly asking for the time. Without his watch he ap- Perry's head also bounces up and down in approval. He's im- kids with Mel Bly while Silvers is on the phone trying to reach pears lost. pressed. "How soon can I get the lyric sheet ?" asks Perry. "I'll Holmes. Silvers has his notes carefully outlined and after At 11:30 a.m. Silvers visits Pomerantz in the small studio have it to you this afternoon," replies Silvers. some small talk he is ready to discuss O'Day's songs. down the hall to listen to him cut some songs. He asks Silvers gives him another demo of "Mr. Melody" by song- The first one is called "Pals." Silvers doesn't like a few lines Pomerantz to play "Truth Of Us," a song that will appear on writer Andy Goldmark. "It's a good song, but not quite the slot and both men counter with their suggestions. "No way is the his next album. It is a lyrically touching song and with each I'm looking to fill," says Perry. "Are you still looking for some- echo overused," he tells O'Day. Silvers is right and O'Day chord the excitement in Silvers face intensifies. When thing for Diana Ross ?" "Yes," says Perry. Silvers hands him a agrees. Silvers tells O'Day the second verse is weak. Pomerantz finishes, Silvers says the song is bound to be a hit. demo of another Holmes composition. The song is called "It doesn't reinforce the previous line. Your pal that doesn't sings the verse "I'm wild about it. I still have tears in my eyes," he says. "Groovy, Groovy," an ode to the early sixties. Both Perry and exist has to come over really strong." O'Day Pomerantz seems pleased with his recital also. Silvers are wild about this one, digging the lyrics, the beat, the over and over again, transposing different words that will "Give me a piece of 'Mama Leone's Italian Cookbook,' an- entire song. make the songs more cohesive. He values Silvers' criticisms other of his new songs, he asks Pomerantz. He plays it. It is a "I'll hold onto this one too," he tells Silvers. "Get me the and says he will rework it. lighthearted, comedic song and Silvers claps to it, smiling with lyric sheet on this, and if we like it we'll cut it Wednesday." The next song the discuss is "Undercover Angel." O'Day each verse. "That lifted me right back up again. Silvers asks Perry about other upcoming projects so he can withdraws a pile of lyric sheets from his carrying bag, handing "We have a small staff of writers," explains Silvers. "I try to put away some songs for him. a copy of the song to Silvers. The song is a love song and a few

Silvers and his professional staff placing songs during casting Silvers listens to singer David Pomerantz cut a demo for his Bly, Stabile, producer Larry Brown and Silvers get a preview of meeting. Left to right: Chris McNary, Silvers, Bob Stabile and new album. a new Andy Williams song. Craig Aristei. spend at least one hour a Leaving Perry's studio, Silvers meets songwriter John Fin- day with each, but that ley who wrote "Let Me Serenade You." Silvers hasn't seen him would leave no time for in a while and inquires about what he has been doing. anything else." He notes On the way back to his office, Silvers is thrilled that Perry that Pomerantz wrote will consider use of his songs. "Wait until Jake hears about "Trying To Get The Feel- this," he says. ing" that Barry Manilow The reason for the excitement, explains Silvers, is that transformed into a big Holmes verbally agreed to a Warner's contract only a week hit. ago and is pleased with his immediate results. Back in his office he Back in his office, Silvers examines contracts that are expir- browses through some ing. He has the option of renewing them. Mel Bly comes in and contracts and other mis- Silvers tells him about the successful meeting with Perry. cellaneous papers that Silvers has a brief meeting with Chris Bond, producer of need to be tended to. Hall and Oates, in Bly's office. Martin Kitkat and Nigel Haines, Bob Stabile comes proprietors of Fuse Music in England which is subpublished by rushing into the office ex- Warner Bros. are also there to discuss a possible production Producer Richard Perry reacts cited and impatient. Sil- agreement with Bond for a new group Legover, which is trying Leo to a potential song for vers is on the phone and to be placed with a label. Sayer, one of his clients. senses the urgency in Sta- A demo tape is played while each patiently listens. Bond, af- bile's entrance. In his hands is a tape of the new Richie ter hearing the tape, explains the problems of going into the Havens album on A &M that contains two Warner Bros. songs, studio with a group he has had no previous communication "Long Train Running," by the Doobie Brothers and "Wild with. Bond relates how he and Hall and Oates got together in Night" by Van Morrison. Philadelphia and Silvers, also a Philly native, exchange stories Silvers puts the tape on and becomes as excited as Stabile. and familiar places. Havens is one of Stabile's favorites. Mel Bly re- enters the of- Silvers is called back to his office to answer a call from Stan fice to have a listen also. "Any work on what could be the Watson, producer of the First Choice and Delphonics. Watson single ?" asks Silvers. Stabile tells him he doesn't know but wants to stop by this afternoon but Silvers tells him it would A&M is going all out on this album. be difficult today since he has meetings the remainder of the They play the Doobies' song first and all are pleased. Ec- day. static. And then "Wild Night." "I think the Doobies are Len Golov, administrative vice president, enters to discuss stronger for the single," says Silvers. Stabile leaves with the financial matters. He's just returned from a vacation and try- tapes and Silvers is eager to get confirmation on which song ing to coordinate himself. With Silvers constantly being in- will be released as the single. terrupted by phone calls, Golov patiently sits in the chair di- As the office clears, Silvers relaxes for a moment and rectly across from him, waiting for approval on some con- Silvers in the studio is captivated by a new song. thumbs his way through the music periodicals to catch up on tractual money matters. Just as Silvers hangs up the phone, what's going on in the industry. it rings again. This time Golov stands and paces around the words are corny and overused. "I like an expression of pas- He studies the charts thoroughly. He keeps up on what is office. Silvers acknowledges him with one finger to say he'll sion," he tells O'Day. Again, he plays with different words that moving well and who owns the publishing rights. Questions. only be another minute. At 3:30 p.m. Larry Brown, Andy Wil- will give it the proper effect. They each ponder the problem, "Gail," who is filling in as receptionist for the day, "get me liams' producer, arrives for a scheduled appointment. With rambling off catch phrases. They stumble upon something. "I Larry Marks." Marks is music coordinator at Warner Bros. him are takes from Williams' new album which contains a think 'baby' just might fit it," he says to O'Day. films and Silvers wants to check if any of the songs used in the number of Warner Bros. songs. "Is anybody picking the first Silvers is satisfied with the new lyrics and can't wait to hear film "Car Wash" are by Warner Bros. writers. Marks will have single yet ?" asks Silvers. the final recorded product to be produced by Tom Dowd. Bly to check. He takes Brown into the studio to hear a sampling of the returns to the office and offers his opinions. The atmosphere It's now 1:15 p.m. and Silvers has a 1:30 appointment with demo of "If You Ever Believe." The professional staff also loosens as they begin joking and unwinding. producer Richard Perry. Driving along Melrose Ave. in Silvers' gathers for the listen. Pomerantz, still cutting his demos, is O'Day departs, leaving Silvers and Bly to themselves. Sil- navy Cadillac, the air conditioning is immediately turned on. temporarily inconvenienced. Following the impressive cut, Sil- vers explains that this was not one of his busier days. His ever - The temperature is in the nineties and he is glad he can go vers says, "He's still singing like he believes it." Silvers is also nings, he says are occupied by viewing live acts because he directly to his car parked in the garage without having to expe- pleased that both sides of the album will close with Warner must be on top of all contemporary acts, constantly thinking rience the heat outdoors. Bros. songs. of songs that will complement each artist's style. He explains that Mondays are usually reserved for negotia- He asks Brown which songs Williams will sing on his tele- Most of the staff has departed for the day, the phone calls tions. "I get heavy into things during the week. I like to rest on vision show. Brown tries to recollect and assures Silvers by have tapered off and Silvers and Bly are left in relative silence the weekends. Many decisions are reached while sailing on my naming a few. Brown also tells him that if he comes by the to ponder the day's activities and tomorrow's agenda. boat." Producer's Workshop (a local studio) later that evening, he'll It is now 5:45 and Silvers takes care of last minute details During the 20 minute ride to Perry's studio, Silvers talks play the other cuts. Silvers agrees. before he leaves the office. There is an executive meeting later about the publishing business. "We're the catalyst that trig- Silvers returns to his office to prepare for a meeting at 4 that night at his home and he still has an appointment at the gers the hits for the record companies. Record companies are with songwriter Alan O'Day to discuss lyric changes in two of Producer's Workshop on Hollywood Blvd. where he agreed to tuned into hit records, while we tune our ears for hit songs, his songs. "I really care about every word in a song. I don't like meet Larry Brown to review the Williams tapes. meaning lyrics are the most important." any padding." Silvers plays the tapes and jots down phrases Ed Silvers, the man who can't sleep, is finally on his way Silvers arrives at Perry's Studio 55 on Melrose precisely the that sound weak. home where he can at least relax. same time as Perry. Upstairs in Perry's informal office, with Richard Perry calls to say that Sayer loved the song "I Can Art direction: Bernie Rollins

www.americanradiohistory.com Sound Business Studio Track Producer On Sound Waves By JIM McCULLAUGH Job 24 Hrs. LOS ANGELES -Ringo Starr's Bruce Johnston producing and Kent By ED HARRISON Update On the `Direct Box debut Atlantic LP was recently Tunks engineering. Continuing LP By JOHN WORAM LOS ANGELES wrapped up at Cherokee Recording projects include Pure Prairie League -Producer Bob NEW YORK -Almost from the to the console completely bypasses Monaco, Studios here. Ariff Mardin produced with Richie Schmitt engineering and responsible for guiding day the first electric guitar amplifier the amplifier. Rufus to pop with engineering by Lou Hann as- Alan Abrahams producing; and Don and r &b chart toppers, showed up in a recording studio, en- Sescom, Inc., manufactures a is back in the studio with sisted by Steve Branden. Guest mu- Cornelius and Dick Griffey with newly gineers have been experimenting similar line, as well as a series of signed MCA sicians included Paul and Linda Griffey producing and Don Holden group Sonoma with with methods for "going direct"; transformer boxes for various studio plans McCartney, John Lennon and Yoko. engineering. of promoting its soon- to -be- that is, feeding the signal directly applications. Its Model SM -IA released single himself. In other Cherokee activity Norman Whitfield produced the into the console, by passing the fa- "Split- Matcher" is a three way junc- Monaco will visit 14 re- recently, George Martin produced soundtrack for the film "Car Wash" Gavin miliar microphone completely. tion box which may be used in either porting radio stations in California Americo Flyer with dates engineered at Kendun Recorders mixed by The expression "going direct" is of the configurations described to do taped interviews in hopes by John Mills assisted by John Ar- Baker Bigsby with mastering by of somewhat misleading, since a literal above. The Split- Matcher contains a rias. Producer Chris Bond completed Geoff Sykes. Hamilton, Joe, Frank & generating momentum for Sonoma's direct connection would be a guar- built -in attenuator, which may be Tuesday (7) release "Ways A two projects, for RCA the new Daryl Dennison also finished tracks at of Of anteed disaster, due to impedance switched in the circuit when the de- Clown." Hall and John Oates LP and for Kendun with Umberto Gatica and and level mismatches. Instead, some vice is used across the amplifier's "I'll be for long Epic, a group called UPT. Bond and Burt Szerlip at the console. out there as as it sort of transformer must be inserted speaker output terminals. Switches Martin were also in to finish the Jeff Leon Redbone overdubbed his takes, funded by myself. The job of between the guitar amplifier output high producer for frequency filtering and Beck "Wired" LP with Mills engi- upcoming LP at The Village doesn't end after the and the console input. ground lifting are also provided. record is made," says Monaco. neering assisted by Arrias. Lonnie Recorder with Joel Dorn producing Back in the dark ages of the early The direct box concept has in- Monaco says he will discuss So- Jordan of War completed his first while Neil Brody engineered with '60s, mixers would have to rummage spired a series of transformer -de- noma and the job of producing be- solo LP for UA with Chris Husten Tarquin Gotch as second engineer. about in the shop, trying to find a signed combiners and splitters for cause he is genuinely interested in engineering and produced by Far On the beach at Spectrum Stu- decent transformer in the junk box, other uses. Sescom's MS -3 "Mic- sharing his knowledge. Out Productions. Tommy Bolin was dios, Port Authority has been cutting and then work out some sort of pass- Combiner" is used to combine two For the past six years in for his new LP produced and en- an LP produced by Ed Townsend he has man- able hookup system. More often microphones into a common output. aged and while gineered by Dennis McKay assisted with Arne Frager engineering. produced Rufus a than not, these home -brewed direct As an added feature, a switch allows staff producer at ABC. He has also by Tom LaTondre. John Davidson Dell and the Sensations were boxes would be subject to fits of the phase on one of the mic lines to produced Three Dog Night, Freda was in for his current album pro- recording at Clover with Dean Mac - hum, buzz and various sorts of inter- be reversed. Payne and Cold Blood as well as duced by Dick Glasser and engi- Dougal producing. mittent troubles. While the MS -3 allows the engi- neered by Bruce Robb. Don Ho flew Devonshire here has managing Minnie Riperton. Mo- Studios just Eventually someone . discovered neer to feed two microphones into naco is also working with Island art- in from Hawaii for LP project pro- opened a second studio complete that Shure Brothers manufactured one console input, the MS -1 "Mic- ist Gavin Christopher, who wrote duced and arranged by Don Costa with 24 track MCI console, live.and an A95 series of so- called "line Splitter" is designed to feed one mi- many of Rufus' hits including and engineered by Joe Robb. Paul EMT echo chambers, dolbys and "Once transformers," primarily designed to crophone to two isolated lines. It You Get Started" and "Dance Wit Anka was also in for a single ar- many extras, according to David match high impedance microphones may be used whenever it becomes Me." ranged by Costa and engineered by Mancini, president. to low impedance mic lines, and vice necessary to have independent con- Monaco says he must Joe Robb. Neil Merryweather has been in believe versa. The transformers come in a trol of one microphone at two loca- strongly in an act before he sits down In other local activity: producing a Troy Walker LP at Sun - variety of configurations, and tions -for example, a p.a. and a at the boards to produce it because Dizzy Gillespie and Ella Fitz- swept Sound. Shure's A95P has a phone plug on recording feed. In either application, "playing with the knobs can get bor- gerald were at RCA Studios here Supersax was working on its next one end and an XLR -type three -pin a short circuit on one of the two in- ing." with Norman Granz producing and LP at Sage & Sound Studios in Hol- microphone plug on the other end. puts or outputs will not affect the He considers himself stingy when Grover Helsley engineering both. lywood. By inserting the phone plug into the other one. it comes to choosing artists to work Jack Jones was also in recently with * * * guitar amplifier's "external ampli- Russound has taken the direct box with. "I'd rather go with thorough- fier" jack and plugging a micro- one step further with the introduc- In San Francisco, Different For breds whose careers are ahead of phone cable into the other end, the tion of its IMP -1 Universal Imped- Music celebrated the opening of them," says Monaco. "Established transformer provides a "direct" cou- ance Matching Amplifier. In addi- their new 24 track studio last week. groups already had their shot." pling between the amplifier and the tion to performing the traditional Charles Leary joined the engi- In addition to producing Sonoma, console. The device is simple and functions of the direct box, the IMP - neering staff of Supersound in Mon- he also owns the publishing rights trouble free, and studios have been 1 has a switchable 20 dB pad, plus a terey. and manages the group, which he using them now for years. built -in amplifier, offering gains of On an international note: Gus met in 1973 and has believed in ever The direct feed may also be taken either 20 or 35 dB. In any mode ex- Dudgeon will produce the next Eric since. He feels that history will re- from the line between the guitar and cept attenuation, it is also possible to Carmen LP at the Marquee Studio in peat itself with Sonoma in the same its amplifier. In this case, the trans- reverse the phase of the signal. London. Dates begin Oct. 1. way as Rufus which in he formed former is simply plugged into the In notes from around the country: Chicago from castoffs of the Ameri- spare input. When there is no spare CIZI PAO Roy Cicala will produce the new J. can Breed. LP input, a simple "Y" connector is AKG Bares Geils at New York's Record "When I believe in something used to feed the guitar to both the Plant. strongly, I commit (1) myself and never regular amplifier input and to the Artful Dodger did a single at The stop believing," New Cables says Monaco. transformer. In either case, the feed Cutting Room in N.Y. with Ed Leon- Despite his success with Rufus, NEW YORK -AKG has an- tez etti and Jack Douglas producing. Monaco admits to the hazards of nounced the availability of its MCH Burt Bacharach was working on producing. "The producer is an ex- series of heavy duty microphone ca- ao:4 his upcoming LP at A &R in N.Y. tension of the artist and is the guy New Equip. bles. They come in 20 and 50 -foot * * * the artist blames when a record lengths, and are available in four doesn't work. But if you didn't have At colors: black, red, green and blue. 8 Recent activities at Chicago the losers to learn from, you Criteria An AKG technical bulletin re- cits o Recording Co. include the Beach wouldn't have the winners." MIAMI -Criteria Recording Stu- ports that the new cable uses a modi- Boys overdubbing and mixing for a With 15 years, of music industry dios here are expanding and updat- fied polyurethane jacket that is recent tv special, Jerry Butler start- experience to his credit, including ing current facilities, according to highly resistant to abrasion and sol- ing his new LP for Motown, and the five years of promotional work for Mack Emerman, president. vents, yet remains light in weight Ohio Players producing a new group MGM and jobs with Allstate and The Criteria /Metro remote van, a and extremely flexible. The inner Faze III, as well as laying down new M.S. Distributors, and a partner in recent addition, can now accom- conductors are each made up of 45 C/O tracks for their next LP, all with Wooden Nickel Management, Mo- modate 40 mikes and a 24 -track ma- strands of tinned -copper wire, while Hank Neuberger at the console. naco still savors the feeling of mak- chine. The new MCI machines are the shielding combines a braided The Four Tops completed a single ing a hit record the most because its able to contain up to 14 -inch reels wire and a conductive fabric tape and LP for ABC at United Sound mass appeal can stimulate individ- for 90 minutes of continuous record- wrap for improved shielding and Systems in Detroit. Laurence Patton uals in different ways. ing. structural strength. and Fred Bridges produced with Ken "Making a hit record is like hav- Studio A at the Miami site has Sands handling console chores. ing a kid," he says. "I get really en- been closed for a 10-day period to * * * thused and I love it." effect a conversion to 24 -track Thieves Hit equipment, John Beland slated to record at giving Criteria three 24- track studios. A fourth is Jack Clements studio in Nashville studio in L.A. Studio the design changes. with Jimmy Bowen producing. LOS ANGELES -$25,000 worth At Quadrafonic Sound Studios in the console and mixed by Smith at of studio equipment was burglarized Nashville Norbert Putnam produced Dallasonic in Dallas. Beer Out, Tape In from Holzer Audio in suburban Van the Pousette -Dari Band's second LP Nuys here, according to Bob Worts - for Capitol with Marty Lewis engi- * * * LOS ANGELES -An ex -beer man, chief engineer. neering. Jim Mason produced the In other markets: Blood, Sweat & joint called Sally's Place in Park- Equipment taken included Scully Volunteers' debut Arista LP with Tears stopped off at Edward R. Bos- ersburg, W. Va., has recently been tape machines, Dolby noise reduc- Gene Eichelberger engineering. Lon- ken's QCA Records Studio in Cin- converted into a 4-track recording ers, Neumann and AKG micro- nie Mack has finished his new LP cinnati recently to record the title studio named MR Productions. Co- phones, Altec and Lang Equalizers, there with Russ Miller and Marlin song and back -up credits for the new principals Roger Hoover, 21, and several cassette recorders and other Greene co- producing. Al Kooper TV series "Muggsy" which made its Morris Bower, 31, believe the studio gear. also finished his debut LP co -pro- debut on the NBC network Sept. 11. 100,000 -plus population of the area Holzer Audio Engineering Corp. ducing with John Simon and Eichel- Production personnel from Sounds as well as its nearness to the Ohio specializes in building disk master- berger at the console. of David, N.Y., were on hand with border merits a recording facility. ing systems as well as supplying The North Texas Lab Band engineering duties handled by With TEAC equipment predomi- various studio equipment, including recently finished a new LP with QCA's Ric Probst, Ken Martin, and nantly, MR Productions is also in- its own Haeco brand name ampli- Thom Caccetta and Don Smith at Frank Ruhl. volved doing radio commercials. fiers.

www.americanradiohistory.com Campus 51 Accreditation Near, dbx Agency Exec Opines By ALAN PENCHANSKY CHICAGO -Accreditation stand- things that basically seem to come in ards for college degrees in music educational institutions or through merchandising and arts administra- educational programs. They seem to urpolb tion will be two or three more years be personal qualities, specific tal- in development, reports Samuel ents, specific drives to do certain Hope, executive director of the Na- things. tional Assn. of Schools of Music, the "To find out the truth about this accrediting agency for all college one issue would provide informa- music programs in the U.S. tion by which an institution could "We have to get a great deal more counsel a student going into music and elimina information from both the field and merchandising and tell him the from the thinking of educational in- truth -if the truth is that they can stitutions that are either involved in give him skills, but in order to be these programs or contemplating go- successful in this field the skills are ing into the field," Hope says, sum- only one part of it." marizing one conclusion of the semi- Hope indicates that one of the ALL the hiss nar on "Combined Curricula In specific tasks of the two groups will Music /Business /Arts Administra- be to contact a broad sampling of tion" that convened here in subur- music business professionals, such ban Oakbrook, Sept. 8 -10. as record producers and music pub- The meeting was sponsored lishers. "We will try to do some in- jointly by the association and the depth work and interviews with American Assembly of Collegiate these people to determine what the Schools of Business, the accrediting competencies are that an educa- agency for college degree programs tional institution might be able to in business. provide to prepare people to go into Among the existing curricula ex- these fields." amined by the 85 delegates were However, Hope says, accredita- music merchandising programs at tion standards will not be written for Bradley Univ. in Peoria, Ill., Bel- specific job titles. "This is not the mont College in Nashville, and at provence of accreditation," he ex- the universities of Miami (Fla.) and plains, "though such standard might Colorado. The delegates also looked be written by the fields themselves at a number of programs in arts ad- through their professional associ- ministration. ations. Hope says a consensus was "Accreditation standards, espe- reached on the advisability of draw- cially new standards, usually are de- ing separate accreditation guidelines veloped over a period of two or three for the fields of arts administration years," Hope stresses. "You've got to and music business. have a huge amount of stuff to start "We concluded that many of the with and a huge amount of under- qualities that seem to be required for standing." success in the music business, as op- posed to arts administration, are not with theilew Eastern Schools JVC Firms Concentrate On Hi Fi Show Classical Talent dbx K922 cant By MAURIE ORODENKER PHILADELPHIA -While very For Schools few pop and rock attractions have By STEPHEN TRAIMAN been announced with the opening of NEW YORK - "JVC Campus the new year at the Eastern Pennsyl- Lifestyle U.S.A. Hi Fi Show" be- vania- Southern New Jersey -Dela- gins a 10 -stop all Eastern tour Sept. ware area for the college campuses, reduction are that classical artists noise indications 20 -21 at Hofstra Univ. in Union- dale, L.I., as a major effort to bring will be getting a big bite of the the youth buying market to the campus talent buying dollar. It's a direct plug -in replacement for firm's retailers. Presenting a broad spectrum of the Dolby "The college market is perfect for classical music and dance, nine "A" CAT -22 card. It inter- JVC with its diversified line," notes schools have announced concerts of susinstantly with S. major interest and indicating that changes no adjustments. It gives you the flexibility to use both Hori, president of JVC America, dbx and Dolby "A" formats with your existing Dolby main frame. It provides more "and we want to improve our deal- "better music" is making bigger in- ers' communication with this valu- roads on the college campus. than 30dB noise reduction and 10dB extra headroom. It eliminates the hiss which able market by taking these shows to Glassboro (N.J.) State College remains with Dolby "A ". It gives greater than 100dB dynamic range. It requires their territories." has Jose Greco dancers on Sept. 29 no level match tones. It's affordable. It costs only $250 per channel, or less than Co- sponsors on the fall tour, with kicking off a series of six major con- a similar spring schedule tentatively certs, followed by Mary Costa, opera half the cost of a free standing noise reduction system. It can go wherever you go in scheduled, are Acoustic Research star, Nov. 26; Rajko Hungarian its optional Halliburton travel case. It's the new world standard in noise reduction. (AR), speaker manufacturer, and Gypsy Orchestra and Dancers, Jan. TDK Electronics blank tape. Co- 31; pianist Victor Borge, Feb. 25; It's available now from your dbx dealer whose name we'll supply along with com- lumbia Records is also participating "Three Penny Opera," March 28, plete product information when you circle reader service number or contact: through its college department, and Milwaukee Symphony Orches- headed by Debbie Newman, provid- tra, April 25. Student ticket for the Dolby is a trade mark of Dolby Laboratories. ing albums, T- shirts and posters, ac- series is $22. cording to George Meyer, JVC na- Lafayette College, Easton, Pa., tional consumer products manager. has set up a subscription series of six Two special events are set for the concerts that includes the Duke El- initial dates -a free 4- channel disco lington orchestra on Dec. 1 with the night hosted by JVC using discrete classical company. Series opens quad master tapes of current disco Sept. 29 with the Freiburg Baroque hits, and an audio seminar featuring Soloists from Germany; the Palatine Xdbx, Incorporated consultant Len Feldman. Dancers and Folksingers, also from 296 Newton Street At each campus, local JVC dealers Germany, Oct. 14; pianist Daniel and reps are involved in the demon- Epstein, Feb. 16; Tokyo String Waltham, Massachusetts 02154 stration of the firm's full line of hi fi Quartet, March 15; and the Tashi (617) 899 -8090 equipment. There will be no selling chamber ensemble for the final May allowed, Meyer emphasizes, but the 3 concert. Concerts take a $12 sub- contact between the students and lo- scription ticket and $2.50 for single. (Continued on page 56) (Continued on page 66) www.americanradiohistory.com 52 Discos AT LOS ANGELES CONVALESCENT HOME Chi Playboy To Records CHICAGO -"The quality of Playtique, Playboy's new records/ Disco a Therapy To the Ailing bands is not so good anymore," ob- clothing boutique, open till mid- serves Pete Couvall, general night, a By JEAN WILLIAMS man- number of promotional tie - ager of the Playboy Club here, ex- ins are being contemplated. LOS ANGELES -Alcot Conva- format as a means of therapy for its Several types of musical program- plaining why the bunny hutch goes lescent Home here is one of the few patients. ming are used at Alcot. One of its disco this month. operations of its kind using a disco Alcot started its disco for its recreational therapists, Ivie Steven- Along with the uneven quality patients approximately one year of son, is an accomplished concert pi- live acts, Couvall has noticed, ago, and since that time it has found in anist and she has a daily program. other discos, "people enjoy dancing that music is the common denomi- Disco Mixt She plays for different groups of to the original, not someone else's nator for most of its patients. patients at the home offering differ- version of the hit." By TOM MOULTON LIGHTS FANTASTIC, INC. According to Bell Yarmish, ad- ent types of music. Patients at Alcot NEW YORK -Greg Carmichael, producer and 5000 Hempstead Turnpike ministrator of the establishment, Couvall says the club now will are of several nationalties. owner of Greg Records, has once more teamed Farmingdale, N.Y. 11735 patients at the book live acts only on special occa- home range in age with Patrick Adams to release "Love Bug" by (516) 752-1288 from mid -40s to 100, and most of its The patients are also encouraged sions. to make their own music with very Bumble Bee Unlimited. Adams not only wrote patients are stroke victims. Constructed around the existing and arranged the tune, but all the voices are his. Specialists in: simple instruments. Even mentally "Music is more popular here than dance floor at a cost of $25,000, the The track was slowed down to put on the voices, EFFECT PROJECTORS retarded patients will play the easy ever," she says. "Any patient re- disco does not represent a major then played back at normal speed to create the to play instruments. Some of the oth- SUPER STROBES sponds to music; it's the one inter- reshaping of the Michigan Ave. Key sounds made famous by Rose Bagdasarian and ers will move DESIGN CASSETTES national force that all of our patients on to more advanced club. Chaser lights above the floor the Chipminks. instruments. INTERCHANGEABLE respond to. were supplied by Chicago's Focus The soundtrack is a combination of Silver SYSTEMS LENS "It is a marvelous opener for every "I once saw a patient here who Lighting, and Lee Winmiller here Convention and Andrea True Connection with a SPECIAL EFFECT LENSES patient who comes here whether had been at Alcot for several months provided the sound componentry, nice string ensemble melody playing through- without responding to out. There is also a pleasant percussion break CONTROLLERS they have mental or physical prob- any form of including Technics turntables and lems. Music is the one thing they will treatment, nor would she speak. We Dynaco amps. Playboy's own design with guitar that builds back to the string en- knew that she was Scot I semble. The record is commercially available as FAST DELIVERIES FROM STOCK understand. so decided staff installed the equipment. to sing her a Scottish a regular 45 and a I2 -inch disco disk, with a "The recreation and therapy that tune, and for The club also has added a - Our Lights Are Fantastic. closed 7:02 -minute version backed with a five -minute music provides the aged and ill is the first time since her arrival she Call or Write For Free Brochure. circuit tv system, with 10 ceiling - version. being more and more recognized talked. She said, 'I remember that hung monitors and a camera trained Meanwhile, the label which has had some and recommended by medical song when I was a child.' From that pro- over the dance floor. New York success with Sammy Gordon's "Mak- fessionals," she notes. (Continued on page 54) With the club only yards from ing Love" earlier this year (it was just released in England on Polydor) has added color to the label and now calls it Red Greg. On its first anniversary The recently formed record pool in Wash- ington, D.C., now has an office. The address is Capitol Area Record Pool, 1536 16th St., N.W., Suite 7, Washington, D.C. 20036. All mail should MK PRODUCTIONS be sent to the attention of Bill Owens. There are 20 members in the pool at present including several deejays from the Baltimore area. is proud to announce the exclusive national disco promotion for Strawberry Records (local New York label) has released a 12 -inch disco disk on Lady Rose. The record, titled "Dream Express" is a happy, bouncy song about getting on a train for a hap- MCA RECORDS piness trip. There is a nice break with rhythm and voices that is interesting. and its distributed labels Vigor has released the new Street People LP titled, "Street People." There are a couple good cuts, plus the two hits, "Never Get Enough Of and midwest and west coast disco promotion for Your Love" and "You're My One Weakness, Girl," both of which had been recorded a year prior to their release. "Gotta Get Back With You" WARNER BROTHERS RECORDS has the group's rhythm sound and is vocally reminiscent of the Four Tops. "Re -Run" from a vintage movie, is very up and exciting with a We'd like to nice melodic hook. "Wanna Spend My Whole Life take this opportunity to thank all the people we've represented who have With You," is the strongest cut on the LP, and made us the top disco promotion company in the country this first year. also sounds like the Four Tops. Galloping congas and sitar are featured throughout. This group possesses a magic that comes across on records. ARIOLA- AMERICA WHITFIELD RECORDS Atlantic Records has picked up the rights on Jay Lasker Pat Bush "Daddy Cool," the hot German single by Boney Howard Stark Walter Ainsworth M on the Bansa label. This all -black quartet of three girls and a guy have a smash on its hands Lygia 20th CENTURY RECORDS with this tune. The drums, bass and strings have that Silver Convention sound, and with strong Russ Regan CAPRICORN RECORDS horns and extra percussion it takes the Munich Phil Rush sound a step further: This one is destined to WARNER BROS. RECORDS David Young catch on fast. An LP will also be out shortly. Ed Rosenblatt LTD label in Canada has a strong instrumen- Tom Draper ROCKET RECORDS tal single, "Gold Connection," by Harold Butler Tony King & the Connection. This is another record that Russ Thyret has captured the Munich sound with a good me- John Montgomery BILLBOARD lodic hook. There is also a discomix on the flip Don McGregor Bill Wardlow side but this lacks the excitement of the shorter David Urso version. An LP on the group will be released Jean Williams later this Lou Wills month. Joe Fleischman Columbia (Canada) has released a good SAM RECORDS Tom Moulton record called "Disco Train" by Jerry Nix. The disk is a cross between Silver Convention and Sam Weiss RECORD WORLD B.T. Express. The track is funky and the voices Vince Aletti are laid back to create an interesting contrast. FAR OUT PRODUCTIONS Midland International will release another Steve Gold DISCOTEKIN MAGAZINE hot LP this week. "Touch of Class" by the group Jerry Alex Kabbaz & Nicole of the same name, contains the disco version of Goldstein the group's hit, "I'm In Heaven," plus "You Got Bob Crewe & Lou Ann Simms To Know Better," which is a strong mid -tempo With special thanks to ballad that keeps building with excitement. "I TOM CAT RECORDS Arlene Scheser Love You Pretty Baby," has a pop /Latin sound. It a Tom Catalano & Ariola- America is pretty, floating melody that shows off the group's harmony. There is a strong percussion Dan Crewe for me a making believer. break in the record. "One Half As Much" is very ARTIE WAYNE ORGANIZATION uptempo with a pop /soul Philadelphia sound. -MARC KREINER, You Got Nowhere To Come," is funkier, and the Artie Wayne President group's vocal performance is just as strong with this sound as it is with pop. This solid debut album features arrangements and pro- MK PRODUCTIONS duction by John Davis. 4419 Fulton Ave., Suite 18 When Answering Ads . . . Sherman Oaks, Ca. 91423 (213) 789 -4343 Say You Saw It in Billboard

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TOP AUDIENCE RESPONSE RECORDS IN TOP AUDIENCE RESPONSE RECORDS IN TOP AUDIENCE RESPONSE RECORDS IN TOP AUDIENCE RESPONSE RECORDS IN ATLANTA DISCOS DENVER DISCOS MIAMI DISCOS PITTSBURGH DISCOS Top 40 This Week This Week This Week This Week s Copyright 1976. Billboard Publications, 1 YOU 1 SHOULD BE DANCING -Bee Gees -RSO (12.inch) 1 YOU SHOULD BE DANCING -Bee Gees -RSO (12 -inch) CHERCHEZ LA FEMME /SOUR 8 SWEET /I'LL PLAY THE 1 HEAVEN MUST BE MISSING AN ANGEL/DON'T TAKE Inc. No part of this publication may be re- FOOL -Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band -RCA AWAY THE MUSIC /BEING WITH YOU- Tavares- 2 MIDNIGHT LOVE AFFAIR -Carol Douglas -Midland produced. stored in a retrieval system or 2 PUY THAT FUNKY MUSIC -Wild Cherry -Sweet City (LP) International (LP) Capitol (LP) transmitted. in any form or by any means, 3 (Shake, Shake, Shake) SHAKE YOUR BOOTY-N.C. & The 2 DISCO MAGIC -T Connection -Media electronic. mechanical, photocopying, re- 3 (Shake, Shake, Shake) SHAKE YOUR BOOTY-K.C. & The 2 BEST DISCO IN TOWN /ARABIAN NIGHTS- Ritchie Sunshine Band-TI( cording. or otherwise. without the prior Sunshine Band-T1( Family -Marlin (LP) 3 MY SWEET SUMMER SUITE-Love Unlimited Orchestra- written permission of the publisher. 20th Century (12 -inch) 4 YOU'LL NEVER FIND ANOTHER LOVE UKE MINE-Lou 4 HEAVEN MUST BE MISSING AN ANGEL/ DONTTAKE 3 LET'S GET IT TOGETHER-El Coco-API (12-inch) AWAY THE MUSIC -Capitol (LP) Rawls -Philadelphia International -Tavares 4 LETS MAKEA DEAL/t'VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN/ 4 LETS MAKE A DEAL/I'VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN/ LOVER BE MINE -Gloria Gaynor - Polydor (LP) 1 YOU SHOULD BE DANCING -Bee 5 BEST DISCO IN TOWN /ARABIAN NIGHTS-Ritchie 5 YOUNG HEARTS RUN FREE /RUN TO ME -Candi Staton - LOVER BE MINE -Gloria Gaynor - Polydor (LP) Gees -RSO (12 -inch) Family- Marlin (LP) Warner Bros. (LP) 5 HEAVEN MUST BE MISSING AN ANGEL/DONT TAKE 5 RUBBERBAND MAN- Spinners -Atlantic (LP) AWAY THE MUSIC -Tavares -Capitol (LP) 2 CHERCHEZ LA FEMME /SOUR & 6 YOUNG HEARTS RUN FREE /RUN TO ME- CandiStaton- 6 YOU'LL NEVER FIND ANOTHER LOVE UKE MINE -Lou 6 DAll -Brick -Bang SWEET /I'LL PLAY THE FOOL -Dr. Warner Bros. (LP) Rawls - Philadelphia International 6 BEST DISCO IN TOWN- Ritchie Family -Marlin (LP) 7 MY LOVE IS FREE/TEN PERCENT-Double Exposure - Buzzard's Original Savannah 7 RITZIE MMIBO /NICE & MUSTY/GOOD FOR THE SOUL- 7 YOU SHOULD BE DANCING -Bee Gees -RSO (12 -inch) 7 NICE ANAASTY- Sa!soul Orchestra-Salsoul (12-inch) Rand -RCA (LP) Salsoul Orchestra -Salsoul (LP and 12-inch) Salsoul (12 -inch) 8 LOWDOWN -Boz Scaggs- Columbia (LP) 8 GETAWAY -Earth, Wind & Fire -Columbia (12-inch) IN TOWN 8 TAKE LITTLE- Liquid Pleasure -Midland International 8 YOU SHOULD BE DANCING -Bee Gees -RSO (12 -inch) 3 BEST DISCO /ARABIAN 9 LET'S GET IT TOGETHER -El Coco -AVI (12-inch) NIGHTS/ I'M ON FIRE- Ritchie 9 YOU GOT THE POWER-Camouflage-Roulette (I2-inch) 9 NIGHT FEVER -Fatback Band- Spring 9 DAYUGHT -Vicki Sue Robinson -RCA (LP) 10 YOU'LL NEVER FIND ANOTHER LOVE UKE MINE -Lou Family- Marlin (LP) 10 MY SWEET SUMMER SUITE -Love Unlimited Orchestra - 10 MY SWEET SUMMER SUITE-Love Unlimited Orchestra - Rawls -Philadelphia International 10 GIVE A BROKEN HEART A BREAK- Impact -Atco 4 MY SWEET SUMMER SUITE -Love 20th Century (12 -inch) 20th Century (12-inch) 11 RUN TO ME -Candi Staton- Warner Bros. (12 -inch) 11 MIDNIGHT LOVE AFFAIR -Carol Douglas -Midland Unlimited Orchestra -20th (LP) II PICNIC IN THE PARK/SUMMERTIME AND I'M FEEUNG 11 DANCING FEET-Houston Person-Mercury International 12 NICE 8 NAASTY /SALSOUL 3001- Salsoul Orchestra- Century MELLOW -MFSB- Philadelphia International (LP) Salsoul (12-inch) 12 PUY THAT FUNKY MUSIC /I FEEL SANCTIFIED -Wild 12 LOWDOWN-Boz Scaggs -Columbia (LP) 5 NICE & NAASTY /SALSOUL 3001/ 12 YOU'RE MY PEACE OF MIND /UFE GOES ON- Faith, Hope Cherry-Sweet City 13 CALYPSO BREAKDOWN /WHERE IS THE LOVE -Ralph DON'T BEAT AROUND THE BUSH/ 8 Chanty -RCA (LP) 13 CRAZY DANCING/11M 'S THE WAY TO GO- Bottom Line - McDonald- Marlin (LP) 13 YOU GOT THE POWER-Su Crammer-London Greedy GOOD FOR THE SOUL-Salsoul 13 NAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC -Wild Cherry-Sweet City 14 I GOT YOUR LOVE- Stratavanous- Roulette (12 inch) 14 I'VE GOT TO DANCE TO KEEP FROM CRYING - Orchestra -Salsoul (LP and 12- 14 THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC- Softones -Avco (12-inch) 14 THE JOKER-Randy Pye- Polydor Destinations- Master Five inch) 15 I DON'T WANT TO LOSE YOUR LOVE- Emotions- 15 GETAWAY -Earth. Wind & Fire -Columbia (12-inch) 15 TURN THE BEAT AROUND -Vicki Sue Robinson -RCA Columbia (LP) 15 ONE FOR THE MONEY- Whispers -Soul Train 6 YOU + ME = LOVE -Undisputed Truth -Whitfield (12 -inch)

TOP AUDIENCE RESPONSE RECORDS IN TOP AUDIENCE RESPONSE RECORDS IN TOP AUDIENCE RESPONSE RECORDS IN TOP AUDIENCE RESPONCE RECORDS IN 7 I DON'T WANT TO LOSE YOUR LOVE - BALTIMORE/ WASHINGTON, D.C. DISCOS DETROIT DISCOS NEW YORK DISCOS SAN FRANCISCO DISCOS Emotions- Columbia (LP) This Week This Week This Week This Week 8 MIDNIGHT LOVE AFFAIR /CRIME I CHERCHEZ LA FEMME/SOUR & SWEET PLAY THE RUBBERBAND /I'LL I MAN- Spinners -Atlantic (LP) 1 CHERCHEZ LA FEMME/SOUR & SWEET/I'LL PUY THE 1 YOU + ME = LOVE- Undisputed Truth -Whitfield (12- DON'T PAY -Carol Douglas - FOOL -Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band -RCA FOOL-Or. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band -RCA inch) Midland International (LP) (LP) 2 YOU SHOULD BE DANCING -Bee Gees -RSO (12-inch) (LP) 2 YOU SHOULD BE DANCING -Bee Gees -RSO (12 -inch) 2 MY SWEET SUMMER SUITE -Love Unlimited Orchestra - 2 CALYPSO BREAUDOWN/WHERE IS THE LOVE -Ralph 9 HEAVEN MUST BE MISSING AN 3 DANCE-Paul la bara-A&M 20th Century (12.inch) McDonald -Marlin (LP) 3 I DON'T WANT TO LOSE YOUR LOVE- Emotions- ANGEL /DON'T TAKE AWAY THE 3 MIDNIGHT LOVE AFFAIR /CRIME DON'T PAY -Carol Columbia (LP) MUSIC -Tavares -Capitol (LP) 3 YOU + ME = LOVE -Undisputed Truth -Whitfield (12- 4 NICE & NAASTT- Salsoul Orchestra -Salsoul (12-inch) inch) Douglas -Midland International (LP) 4 GETAWAY -Earth, Wind 8 Fire -Columbia (12 -inch) 10 LET'S MAKE A DEAL /I'VE GOT YOU 5 UKE HER- & Their 4 YOU'RE MY PEACE OF MIND /UFE GOES ON /POSITIVE 4 MIDNIGHT LOVE AFFAIR -Carol Douglas- Midland Gentlemen Lady -Roulette (12-inch) UNDER MY SKIN /LOVER BE THINKING- Faith, Hope & Charity- RCA (LP) 5 BEST DISCO IN TOWN /ARABIAN NIGHTS /PM ON FIRE - International (LP) MINE -Gloria Gaynor - Polydor (LP) 6 MIDNIGHT LOVE AFFAIR -Carol Douglas -Midland 5 I DON'T WANT TO LOSE YOUR LOVE- Emotions- Ritchie Family-Marlin (LP) 5 NICE BNMSTY /SILLSOUL3001 /DONT BEAT AROUND International (LP) Columbia (LP) 11 CALYPSO BREAKDOWN/WHERE IS THE BUSH /GOOD FOR THE SOUL -Salsoul 6 HEAVEN MUST BE MISSING AN ANGEL/DON'T TAKE 6 YOU SHOULD BE DANCING -Bee Gees -RSO (12-inch) THE LOVE -Ralph McDonald Orchestra -Salsoul (LP) 7 KNIGHTS IN WHITE SATIN/I WANNA FUNK WITH YOU AWAY THE MUSIC- Tavares -Capitol (LP) - 7 NICE & NASTY /SALSOUL 3001/GOOD FOR THE SOUL/ Marlin (LP) 6 CALYPSO BREAKDOWN/WHERE IS THE LOVE-Ralph TONIGHT -Gorget -Oasis (LP) DONT BUT MOUND THE BUSH -Sa Isou) 7 GET UP OFFA THAT THING -lames Brown- Polydor McDonald -Marlin (LP) 12 DOWN TO LOVE TOWN- Originals- 8 Orchestra -Salsoul (LP) VENUE -Madison '76-Columbia 8 CHERCHEZ LA FEMME/I'LL PLAY THE FOOL -Dr. 7 UKE HER-Gentlemen & Their lady-Roulette (12-inch) Motown 8 MY SWEET SUMMER SUITE -Love Unlimited Orchestra - Buzzard's Original Savannah Band -RCA (LP) 8 FULL TIME THING-Whirlwind-Roulette (12-inch) 9 LOWDOWN -Boz Scaggs -Columbia (LP) 20th Century (12 -inch) 13 LET'S GET IT TOGETHER /FAIT LE 9 LETS GET IT TOGETHER -El Coco -AVI (12-inch) 9 YOU SHOULD BE DANCING -Bee Gees -RSO (12 -inch) 9 LET'S MME A DEAL/I'VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN/ CHAT (Do The Cat) -EI Coco -AVI 10 ALWAYS THERE -Side Effect- Fantasy (disco edit) LOVER BE MINE -Gloria Gaynor -Polydor (LP) 10 DORM TO LOVETOWN- Originals- Motown 10 LOWDOWN -Boz Scaggs- Columbia (LP) (12 -inch) 1I DOWN TO LOVE TOWN- Originals -Motown 10 LETS GET IT TOGETHER/FAIT LE CHAT (Do The Cat)-El 11 I DONT WANT TO LOSE YOUR LOVE- Emotions- 11 ALWAYS THERE -Side Effect- Fantasy (disco edit) YOUR Coco -AVI (12.inch) 14 (Shake, Shake, Shake) SHAKE Columbia (LP) BOOTY -K.C. & the Sunshine 12 NIGHT FEVER- Fatback Band -Spring (LP) 11 FULL TIME THING-Whirlwind-Roulette (12 inch) 12 (Shake, Shake, Shake) SHAKE YOUR BOOTY-K.C. Si The 12 BEST DISCO IN TOWN /ARABWI NIGHTS- Ritchie Band -TK 12 BEST DISCO IN TOWN /ARABIAN NIGHTS /l'AI ON FIRE - Sunshine Band-T1( Family- Marlin (LP) 13 GET THE FUNK OUTTA MY FACE-Brothers Johnson -A&M Ritchie Family -Marlin (LP) 13 YOUNG HEARTS RUN FREE/RUN TO ME/DESTINY -Candi 15 YOU'RE MY PEACE OF MIND/ LIFE 13 LOVE BITE-Richard Hewson Orchestra-Splash (I2-inch) 13 DOWN TO LOVE TOWN -Originals- Motown 14 LETS GET IT TOGETHER-El Coco -AVI (12-inch) Staton- Warner Bros. (LP) GOES ON/ POSITIVE THINKING - 14 DON'T THE AWAY THE MUSIC- Tavares -Capitol (LP) 14 MAKES YOU BUNG- Glitter Band -Bell (import) Faith, Hope & Charity -RCA (LP) 14 PORCUPINE- Nature Zone -London (disco edit) 15 SMOKE YOUR TROUBLES AWAY -Glass Family -Earhole 15 CHERCHE/ UFEMME /l'LL PLAY THE FOOL -Dr. 15 YOU + ME = LOVE- Undisputed Truth -Whitfield (12 16 YOUNG HEARTS RUN FREE /RUN TO (disco edit) Buzzard s Original Savannah Band -RCA (LP) inch) 15 ONE FOR THE MONEY -Whispers -Soul Train ME/ DESTINY-Candi Staton- Warner Bros. (LP and 12 -inch) TOP AUDIENCE RESPONSE RECORDS IN TOP AUDIENCE RESPONSE RECORDS IN TOP AUDIENCE RESPONSE RECORDS IN TOP AUDIENCE RESPONSE RECORDS IN 17 GETAWAY Wind & Fire BOSTON DISCOS HOUSTON DISCOS PHILADELPHIA -Earth, - DISCOS SEATTLE DISCOS Columbia (12 -inch) This Week This Week This Week This Week 1 CHERCHEZ LA FEMME/SOUR & SWEET /I'LL PLAY THE 1 (Shake, Shake, Shake) SHARE YOUR BOOTY -K.C. & The 1 CHERCHEZ U FEMME /SOUR & SWEET /I'LL PLAY THE 1 PUY THAT FUNKY MUSIC -Wild Cherry-Sweet City 18 YOU'LL NEVER FIND ANOTHER LOVE FOOL -Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band -(RCA Sunshine Band -TR FOOL -Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band -RCA LIKE MINE -Lou Rawls - 2 (Shake, Shake, Shake) SHAKE YOUR BOOTY -K.C. & The (LP) (LP) Philadelphia International 2 YOU +ME -LOVE- Undisputed Truth-Whitfield (12- Sunshine Band-T1( 2 I DONT WANT TO LOSE YOUR LOVE- Emotions- inch) 2 YOU SHOULD BE DANCING -Bee Gees -RSO (12-inch) 19 FULL TIME THING- Whirlwind- Columbia (LP) 3 HEAVEN MUST BE MISSING AN ANGEL/BEING WITH 3 BEST DISCO IN TOWN /ARABIAN NIGHTS- Ritchie Roulette (12-inch) 3 BEST DISCO IN TOWN /ARABIAN NIGHTS- Ritchie YOU- Tavares -Capitol (LP) 3 BEST DISCO IN TOWN/ARABIAN NIGHTS- R itch ie Family -Marlin (LP) Family- Marlin (LP) Family -Marlin (LP) 4 GETAWAY -Earth, Wind & Fire 20 RUBBERBAND MAN- Spinners- 4 NIDNIGHT LOVE AFFAIR -Carol Douglas -Midland -Columbia ((2-inch) 4 YOU SHOULD BE DANCING -Bee Gees-RSO (12 inch) 4 NICE &NAASTY -Salsoul Orchestra-Salsoul(12-inch) International Atlantic (LP) (LP) 5 BEST DISCO IN TOWN- Ritchie Family -Marlin (LP) 5 LET'S MAKE A DEAL/I'VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN/ 5 MY SWEET SUMMER SURE -Love Unlimited Orchestra - 5 I DON'T WANT TO LOSE YOUR LOVE- Emotions- 21 PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC /I FEEL 6 YOU SHOULD BE DANCING -Bee Gees -RSO (12-inch) LOVER BE MINE -Gloria Gaynor -Polydor (LP) 20th Century (12, inch) Columbia (LP) SANCTIFIED -Wild Cherry-Sweet 6 DOWN TO LOVE TOWN- 7 YOU'LL NEVER FIND ANOTHER LOVE LIKE MINE -Lou City Originals -Motown 6 YOU SHOULD BE DANCING -Bee Gees -RSO (12 -inch) 6 NICE& NASTY-Salsoul Orchestra- Salsoul (12-inch) Rawls -Philadelhia International 7 YOU + ME = LOVE- Undisputed Truth -Whitfield (12- 7 NAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC -Wild Cherry-Sweet City 22 LOWDOWN-Boz Scaggs-Columbia 7 LETS MAKE A DEAL/I'VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN/ inch) B YOUNG HEARTS RUN FREE/MIN TO ME -Candi Staton LOVER BE MINE -Gloria Gaynor- Polydor (LP) 6 (Slake, Shake, Shake) SHAKE YOUR BOOTY-K.C. 8 The - (LP) Warner Bros. (LP) 8 NICE 6 NASTY/SALSOUL 3001/DON'T BEAT AROUND Sunshine Band-TI( MAGIC B RUN TO ME/DESTINY/1 KNOW Warner 23 DISCO -T Connection -Media THE BUSH /GOOD FOR THE SOUL -Salsoul -Candi Staton- 9 YOU + ME = LOVE- Undisputed Truth -Whitfield (12- 9 KNIGHTS IN WHITE SATIN /I WANNA FUNK WITH YOU Orchestra -Salsoul (LP) Bros. (LP) 24 FULL SPEED AHEAD -Tata Vega inch) TONIGHT- Gorgio -Oasis (LP) - 9 DONT TIME AWAY THE MUSK- Tavares -Capitol (LP) 9 MIDNIGHT LOVE AFFAIR -Carol Douglas -Midland Motown (12 -inch) 10 MY SWEET SUMMER SUITE-Love Unlimited Orchestra - 10 TEN PERCENT- Double Exposure-Salsoul (12 -inch) International (LP) 10 RUBBERBAND MAN- Spinners -Atlantic (LP) 20th Century (12 -inch) 25 ALWAYS THERE -Side Effect - 11 LETS MAKE A DEAL/I'VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN - 11 DOIT STOP THE 10 DOWN TO LOVE TOWN- Originals -Motown Fantasy (disco edit) MUSIC-Bay City Rollers- Arista 11 HEAVEN MUST BE MISSING AN ANGEL/DONT TAKE Gloria Gaynor - Polydor (LP) 12 MIDNIGHT LOVE AFFAIR -Carol Douglas - Midland 11 SUN, SUN,SUN- Jakki -Pyramid (12-inch) AWAY THE MUSIC- Tavares -Capitol (LP) 26 GET UP OFFA THAT THING -James 12 SOUR & SWEET -Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band - International (LP) 12 CALYPSO BREAKDOWN -Ralph McDonald- Marlin Brown - Polydor 12 MAKES YOU BUND- Glitter Band -Bell (import) RCA (LP) 13 SUN, SUN, SUN- lakki- Pyramid (12-inch) 13 RUN TO ME-Candi Staton -Warner Bros. (12-inch) 27 LIKE HER & Their Lady 13 CHERCHEZ LA FEMME/SOUR & SWEET -Dr. Buzzard's 13 LOWDOWN -Boz Scaggs -Columbia (LP) -Gentlemen - 14 YOU'RE MY PEACE OF MIND-Faith, Hope 6 Charity -RCA Original Savannah Band -RCA (LP) 14 IF YOU CAN'T BEAT 'EM, JOIN 'EM -Mark Radice- United Roulette (12 -inch) (LP) Artists 14 UVE & LEARN-Ace Spectrum -Atlantic (12-inch) 14 GETAWAY- Earth, Wind 8 Fire- Columbia (12-inch) 28 EVERY MAN /MY LOVE IS FREE/TEN 15 THE JOINT/NIGHT FEVER /DECEMBER 1%3- Fatback 15 TEN PERCENT/ EVERY MAN -Double Exposure -Salsoul 15 GET UP OFFA THAT THING-lamesBrown-Polydor(12- PERCENT -Double Exposure Band- Spring - (LP) 15 PUY THAT FUNKY MUSIC-Wild Cherry-Sweet City (12 inch) inch) Salsoul 29 NIGHT FEVER -Fatback Band- Spring TOP AUDIENCE RESPONSE RECORDS IN TOP AUDIENCE RESPONSE RECORDS IN TOP AUDIENCE RESPONSE RECORDS IN TOP AUDIENCE RESPONSE RECORDS IN (LP) CHICAGO DISCOS L.A. /SAN DIEGO DISCOS PHOENIX DISCOS MONTREAL DISCOS 30 KNIGHTS IN WHITE SATIN /I WANNA This Week This Week This Week This Week 1 YOU SHOULD BE DANCING FUNK WITH YOU TONIGHT /OH -Bee Gees -RSO (12 -inch) 1 YOU + ME = LOVE- Undisputed Truth -Whitfield (12- 1 MY SWEET SUMMER SUITE -Love Unlimited Orchestra - 1 BEST DISCO IN TOWN- Ritchie Family- London inch) 20th Century (12 -inch) L'AMOUR- Gorgio -Oasis (LP) 2 YOU + ME = LOVE -Undisputed Truth -Whitfield 2 I'M CRYING -Mike Harper -RCA 31 TAKE A LITTLE- Liquid Pleasure 2 I DON'T WANT TO LOSE YOUR LOVE- Emotions- 2 NICE & NAASTY /SALSOUL 3001 /GOOD FOR THE SOUL - - 3 CHERCHEZ U FEMME/SOUR 8 SWEET /I'LL NAY THE Columbia (LP) Salsoul Orchestra -Salsoul (12.inch and LP) Midland International FOOL -Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band -RCA 3 IF YOU CAN'T BEAT 'EM, JOIN 'EM -Mark Radice -Capitol (LP) 3 MY SWEET SUMMER SUITE -Love Unlimited Orchestra - 3 YOU + ME = LOVE- Undisputed Truth -Whitfield (12- 32 MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC- California- 4 ( Shake, Shake, Shake) SNAKE YOUR BOOTY-CC. U The 20th Century (12 -inch) inch) Warner / Curb 4 MY SWEET SUMMER SUITE -Love Unlimited Orchestra- Sunshine Band -RCA 20th Century (12,inch) 4 DOWN TO LOVE TOWN- Originals- Motown 4 STAND UP AND SHOUT /PARTY HARDY-Gary Toms 33 DAZZ- Brick -Bang Empne- P.I.P. (12 inch) 5 BON, BON -Disco Beat -I.D.V. 8 Friends- London 5 NICE 8 NASTY /SALSOUL 3001 -Salsoul Orchestra - S CHERCHEZ LA FEMME/SOUR 8 SWEET /I'LL NAY THE 34 YOU GOT THE POWER-Camouflage- 5 BEST DISCO IN TOWN /ARABIAN NIGHTS- Ritchie Salooul(LP) FOOL -Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band -RCA 6 DISCO BUMP -R.B. & Co. -CBS Roulette (12-inch) (LP) Family -Marlin (LP) 6 BEST DISCO IN TOWN /ARABIAN NIGHTS- Ritchie 35 MAKES YOU BLIND -Glitter Band 7 DON'T STOP THE MUSIC -Bay City Rollers- Capitol - Family -Marlin (LP) 6 DOWN TO LOVE TOWN- Originals - Motown 6 YOU SHOULD BE DANCING -Bee Gees-RSO (12-inch) (disco edit) Bell (import) 7 YOU SHOULD BE DANCING -Bee Gees -RSO (12-inch) 7 FULL SPEED AHEAD -rata Vega -Motown )12-inch) 7 MIDNIGHT LOVE AFFAIR -Carol Douglas-Midland 36 SUN, SUN, SUN -Jakki- Pyramid (12- B YOU'LL NEVER FIND ANOTHER LOVE LIKE MINE -Lou International (LP) 8 FULL SPEED AHEAD -Tats Vega -Motown (12-inch) inch) b HEAVEN MUST BE MISSING AN ANGEL/DON'T TAKE Rawls -CBS AWAY THE MUSIC- Tavares -Capitol (LP) 8 YOU'RE MY PEACE OF MIND /UFE GOES ON- Faith, Hope 9 GONNA DO MY BEST TO LOVE YOU -Brian & Brenda - 37 DON'T STOP THE MUSIC -Bay City & Charity -RCA (LP) MCA 9 MAKES YOU BOND- Glitter Band -Capitol Arista 9 FULL TIME THING-Whirlwind -Roulette (12-inch) Rollers- 9 CALYPSO BREAKDOWN -Ralph McDonald -Marlin (LP) 10 MESSAGE IN OUR MUSIC- O'Jays- Philadelphia 10 LOVE BUG -Bumblebee Unlimited-Trans Canada (12- 10 TURN THE BEAT AROUND -Vichi Sue Robinson -RCA 38 STAND UP& SHOUT /PARTY International (12 -inch) inch) 10 NICE& NASTY- Salsoul Orchestra- Salsoul (12-inch) HARDY -Gary Toms Empire- 11 (Shake, Shake, Shake) SHAKE YOUR BOOTY -AC. 8 The 11 (Shake, Shake, Shake) SHAKE YOUR BOOTY -KC. & The P.I.P. (12 -inch) Sunshine Band -TK 11 MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC Warner /Curb 11 HEAVEN MUST BE MISSING AN ANGEL- Tavares -Capitol -California- Sunshine Band -TK 39 DANCE -PaulJabara -A&M 12 LEAK GET TOGETHER IT -El Coco -AVI (12 -inch) 12 LETS GET IT TOGETHER -El Coco -AVI (12 -inch) 12 DISCO DUCK -Rick Dees 8 His Cast Of Idiots -RSO 12 MIDNIGHT LOVE AFFAIR -Carol Douglas -(RCA (LP) 40 NIGHT PEOPLE /LIVES DIVIDED BY 13 ALWAYS THERE-Side Effect -Fantasy (disco edit) 13 NIGHT PEOPLE /UVES DIVIDED BY IIWE/HIDEAW AY- 13 GETAWAY -Earth, Wind 8 Fire- Columbia (12-inch) 13 A CHACUN SON ENFANCE- Recreation -CBS Fantastic Four -Westbound (LP) JIVE/ HIDEAWAY- Fantastic 14 DISCO MAGIE-T Connection -Media 14 MIDNIGHT LOVE AFFAIR -Carol Douglas-Midland Four-Westbound (LP) 14 RUBBERBAND MAN-Spinners- Atlantic (LP) International (LP) 14 UNOBERGH- Toulouse- TransCanada 15 MY LOVE IS FREE/EVERY MAN/TEN PERCENT- Double Exposure -Salsoul (12 inch) 15 FULL TIMETHING- Whirlwind -Roulette (12 -inch) 15 I NEED IT- Johnny "Guitar" Watson -DIM 15 TAKE A UTTLE -Liquid Pleasure -RCA (disco edit) Compiled from Top Audience Re- sponse Records in the 15 U.S. regional Legend- Compiled by telephone from Disco DJ Playlists representing key discotheques in the 16 major U.S. Disco Action Markets. lists.

www.americanradiohistory.com 54 Discos $80,000 N.Y. Disco Video Vision Split Into 3 Rooms Adds Scope By RADCLIFFE JOE NEW YORK -Capitol Stage division, will offer three distinctly To Ohio Club Lighting is converting an entire floor different discotheque environments, Continued from page 1 of its eight -story West Side Manhat- using almost all its own products tan manufacturing and marketing from mirror balls and bubble and jectors and six color monitors sup- facility into an 80,000 disco environ- fogging machines, to lasers, chasers, plied by Video Vision of New York. ment as part of a unique merchan- sequencers, color organs, strobes, in- According to Biggar, the design of dising campaign aimed at promot- finity machines and projection sys- The Last Moving Picture Company ing its wide range of lighting tems. gives club patrons an alternative to products to the disco industry. Following the disco convention, the hundreds of "look- alike" disco- Opening of the 9,000-square -foot, the rooms will be available for view- theques around the country and "of- three -room facility is being timed to ing on an appointment only basis, fers a third dimension to just drink- GOOD CLEAN FUN -No dead -beat, drug ravaged faces here. The smiling coincide with Billboard's second dis- and will also be used for free once -a- ing and dancing." teenagers seen in this picture, are part of a growing number of Florida youths cotheque forum which opens at the month training seminars which that are finding a healthy outlet for their emotions at "Papa's Dream" a teen American Hotel here Sept. 28. Ac- Ransom feels is sorely needed in the Joe Zamore who operates Video discotheque run by Young Life, a non -denominational Christian organization cording to Jack Ransom, Capitol's industry. The seminars and work- Vision in partnership with attorney/ with youth clubs throughout the country. Papa's Dream is the brainchild of sales manager, a special limousine shops will be open to club owners, businessman Peter Frank and Larry Florida preacher Fred Langston. service is being arranged to shuttle disk jockeys, lighting technicians Silverman, explains that the $2,000 attendees to and from the disco and just about everyone connected worth of programming utilized by showrooms. with the discotheque business. The Last Moving Picture Company The three rooms, designed by They will be conducted by Capi- every month, is not intended to com- Convalescing Patients Capitol which also operates a design tol "sales engineers," whom Ransom pete for attention with either the assures are not just salesmen, but club's deejay or live entertainment. React To Disco Therapy qualified technicians capable of Programming at The Last Moving Continued from page 52 conducting coherent and edifying Picture Company is divided evenly other nursing homes, some encour- seminars and workshops. between live concert material and time on we have had no problem age this method and others do not. DISCO In structuring the free seminars, cartoons from Video Vision (Bill- reaching her," offers Yarmish. Although I do not know of another Ransom endorses a growing indus- board, July 10). She notes that in addition to using facility that is using music as ther- SPECIAL EFFECTS try concern that a large number of Included are the Rolling Stones music as therapy and a backdrop for apy, many endorse our program. "get rich quick" operators are flood- heard over live onstage scenes and exercise, music is used for the "The reason some of the nursing OUR SPECIALTY ing the disco market and giving the animations, Love Unlimited Orch., patients to simply enjoy. "We use homes are not using our program is industry a bad name. Says Ransom, backed by a montage of skiing, sky- records for our exercise programs because they are just too lazy. "We are trying not only to help diving and gymnastics, Linda Ron - and we use singalongs whenever "This type of program takes eradicate this, but also to dispense stadt with flowers and still -frame possible." money, equipment, effort and some much -needed education in an head shots, J.J. Jackson with old Alice DeCuir, the 69- year -old in- people who can operate it. All of this industry that is too new to have a movie clips of the 1930s, '40s and house disco deejay, who is also a takes money, and there are a lot of documented history that can be re- '50s, pictures of the July 4 fireworks patient, plays records on her stereo places that won't be bothered with trieved for guidance." spectacles in New York harbor, and which was donated by a major this." Ransom adds that the seminars the Tall Ships of the bicentennial record label. She asserts that music is also used are being offered free of charge "be- traveling up the Hudson River. In addition to using records to in Alcot's reality orientation pro- Mirror Balls Color Wheels cause it is the manufacturers' re- bring patients into her small disco, grams. The programs are designed Chasing Lights Color Organs sponsibility to educate the industry, Both Biggar and Zamore confess she plays records Flashers Spotlights for the different to orient patients to the reality of day and to help simplify the apparent that really innovative video pro- programs offered by the staff. to day living. Strobes Dimmers gramming is being hampered by the Turntables complexity of the business." DeCuir notes that the disco idea "Some of our patients don't re- Fog Machines exorbitant cost of full video per- Color Effects Bubble Machines All equipment displayed in Capi- originally came into existence as an member that they have children or a forming rights from artists, the la- Special Effect Projectors tol's "disco" rooms are available alternative to patients lying in bed family. Their minds have gone that bels and managers. However, for right out of stock, but Ransom com- the with nothing to do on their week- far off. Music seems to help to bring Send for our illustrated plains that change being effected in time being, both Video Vision and ends. Since that time, the disco has them around. The Last 68 -page Catalog on the industry is so swift that constant Moving Picture Company expanded to include sessions during "There are also people who can are Lighting and Special Effects. updating and innovating are neces- skirting this problem by using the week. not leave their rooms," she contin- only audio sary to stay abreast of the business. sync rights and their own Many of her records, unlike most ues, "so we try to give them music in visuals. Capitol has been in the lighting commercial discos, date back more their rooms. We have a record player business for more than 60 years, and (Continued on page 58) than 20 years from Lawrence Welk that goes to the different rooms, TIMER eight of these have been devoted to to Dick Haymes to classical compo- playing music that we feel the the manufacture of lighting for dis- sitions. However, since starting her patient will most identify with." SQWtRE cotheques. According to Ransom, in L.A. Nitery disco, labels and radio personnel She explains that Alcot has that short period of time Capitol has from across country have been sup- recently hired two with Theatrical & Studio Suppl,' Corp. therapists at 318 West 47th St. New York, N.Y. 10036 "obsoleted" four disco lighting cata- In Conversion plying her with the latest music. least one therapist on duty seven logs is in the Tel 1212) 2454155 and process of printing By AGUSTIN GURZA "We incorporate music in every days a week. Many of their pro- a fifth. possible way," says Yarmish. "As for grams will LOS ANGELES -The Pasta be devoted to music. House, one of the most successful Latin night clubs here, has drawn up plans to convert to a disco format several nights a week. Club owner Rudy Lopez claims that his total investment for the con- version will run approximately HAUL IT IN $50,000. Besides installing modern disco lighting and special effects equipment, Lopez says he also plans

to remodel the interior and enlarge ®REGISTERED the stage. The club is located in East Los Angeles, heavily populated by Chi- Smithall Electronics canos, and has long been a focal point for Latin audiences from the entire Southland area. It has offered DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS a variety of live Latin music and has recently had success with the presen- tations of major salsa bands from UNCLE SAM'S,the nations New York including Tito Puente, OF GREAT DISCOS Eddie Palmieri, Mongo Santamaria largest discotheque chain, and Bobby Rodriguez. is looking for a ... "I am making this investment," says Lopez, "with the idea of provid- MUSIC DIRECTOR ing the best Latin bands available in We are interested in a Vine a first -class club." 2001 Street young ,creative person with experience The club will offer disco on cer- Cincinnati, Ohio 45210 (ROCK. DISCO tain nights, as yet undetermined, in... MUSIC PROGRAMMING OLDIES) 513/381 -2828 playing salsa and other types of rec- * * ADVERTISING PROMOTION * * ords. The rest of the week the club This individual must have management See us at Disco II Forum - Booth 8 will feature what Lopez calls live Latin disco with the light and sound skills and be able work with people. effects accompanying live bands PLEASE APPLY BY MAIL TO... with records played during breaks. ASI 2181 Victory pkwy.,Cinti.,Ohio 45206

www.americanradiohistory.com 55 Billboard SPECIAL SURVEY For Week Ending 9/25/76 Jazz (Published the 2nd & 4th Issue Of Every Month) NO TWOFERS AMONG REISSUES 12 Bethlehem LPs On the Way Billboard Jo= Best Selling By ELIOT TIEGEL LPs®9 LOS ANGELES -Cayre Indus- the records and suggest the public Knepper, Herbie Nichols, Bud Free- tries will release an additional dozen buy three for $10 or $12," Gregory man, Zoot Sims. ,r Bethlehem reissues tagged at a $6.98 says. "We're trying to market them These records were all done live in r T.,',, .=Et °'a,v TITLE suggested list. The company is in groups of three." the studio before overdubbing be- ; ó Artist, Label & Number (Distributing Label) avoiding getting into a twofer pro- Gregory says people still cherry- came commonplace. "These acts I 1 BREEZIN gram, explains Chuck Gregory, la- pick from twofers, "but if you say get had to have it together because they 25 George Benson, Warner Bros. BS 2919 bel executive, because sales of other any three for a specific price, they'll used a one -take system," Gregory labels in the twofer program don't buy more." points out. 2 2 15 BOB JAMES THREE impress Gregory. The next release is due in mid -Oc- Creed Taylor and Tom Doud are Gil 6063

"I don't see any difference in tober and will feature vocalist Betty among the producers who cut sev- 3 14 3 SECRETS sales," Gregory says about the two Roche (who sang with Duke Elling- eral of these records. Herbie Hancock, Columbia PC 34280 LPs for $7.98. "You can sell just as ton), Urbie Green, Roland Kirk, Cayre the 20- -old purchased year 4 10 5 WINDJAMMER many of a $6.98 record." Booker Ervin, Stan Levy, Dexter Bethlehem label last January and its Freddie Hubbard, Columbia PC 34166 The marketing concept behind Gordon, Donald Byrd, Pepper first reissues included the three - the Bethiehem reissues is to "spread Adams, Paul Chambers. Jimmy record set of "Porgy And Bess" with 5 5 19 YOU ARE MY STARSHIP Norman Connors, Buddah BDS 5655 Mel Torme, Frances Faye, Duke El- lington and Russ Garcia, plus titles 6 3 16 FEVER Adderley Won't Veer by Nina Simone, Ellington, Charlie Ronnie Laws, Blue Note BN- LA628 -G (United Artists) Shavers, Kai Winding and J.J. John- 7 6 7 EVERYBODY LOVES THE SUNSHINE son, Herbie Mann, Dexter Gordon, Roy Ayers Ubiquity, Polydor PD- 1.6070 John Coltrane, the Australian Jazz His Jazz Direction 8 8 19 HARD WORK Quartet and Faye. John Handy, ABC /Impulse ASD 9314 By JEAN WILLIAMS Gregory admits these reissues LOS ANGELES -Three months only sell in the 5,000 to 15,000 range. 9 17 5 GLOW Al Jarreau, Reprise MS 2248 (Warner Bros.) ago, trumpeter Nat Adderley A recent release by singer -pianist formed a new band, signed with a Bob Dorough, "Yardbird Suite," 10 13 5 UNBORN new label and currently is recording has been gaining attention at FM David Sanborn, Warner Bros. BS 2957 an LP. and college stations. Dorough, who 11 29 3 SCHOOL DAYS The jazzman, who has been with- appeared at last weekend's Monte- Stanley Clarke, Nemperor NE 439 (Atlantic) out label representation for eight rey Jazz Festival, won a Grammy for years, signed with Little David Rec- 12 9 15 GOOD KING BAD his "Multiplication Rock" children's George Benson, CTI 6062 ords, a comedy oriented label. LP. "I signed with Little David be- Greogry says the upcoming Beth- 13 4 19 THOSE SOUTHERN KNIGHTS cause I've known Monte Kay, owner lehem LPs will be joined together in Crusaders, ABC /Blue Thumb BTSD 6024 of the label and Jack Lewis, vice an ad campaign in major markets. 14 12 23 LOOK OUT FOR #1 president and general manager, for Brothers Johnson, A&M SP 4567 a number of years. I remember when 15 7 19 FLY WITH THE WIND they were both jazz recorders, so I McCoy Tyner, Milestone M 9067 (Fantasy) knew their first love must be jazz. L Jazz Beat_J 16 11 16 EVERYBODY COME ON OUT Plus, it's a small label and I will get LOS ANGELES -Concord Jazz has released its Stanley Turrentine, Fantasy F 9508 concentrated attention," says Ad- Nat Adderley: forms new band, but first LP by Father Tom Vaughn, "Joyful Jazz." derley. will play only jazz. The pianist had brief flings with RCA and Capitol 17 27 3 BAREFOOT BALLET John Klemmer, ABC ABCD 950 His new LP, "Hummin', " is not people were too great and the people several years ago. Playing with him on the new LP are Monty Budwig on bass and Jake Hanna, geared to any particular market. "I who make a lot of money make the 18 15 15 ARBOUR ZENA drums. Vaughn is currently the never try to gear a record just for money playing curate at St. Keith Jarrett, ECM 1070 (Polydor) things that these Martin's Episcopal in Park, sales. In my experience, when I tried Church Canoga Calif. giants played. 19 16 50 KOLA CONCERT to gear a record to a . Drummer Ed Shaughnessy's Energy Force particular mar- "So I say to Freddie Hubbard, Keith Jarrett, ECM 1064/65 (Polydor) ket, not only was the record a bomb band celebrates its second anniversary Friday Herbie Hancock and Stantley Tur- (24) with a two -night gig at Donte's in North 20 19 48 FEELS SO GOOD but I was unhappy with the whole rentine, I'm with you baby, get your Washington Jr., Kudu 24 S1 (Motown) affair. Hollywood. Teo Macero is producing the band Grover money. You have no business being and the Willard Alexander agency is handling its "I don't mind the jazz tag," he of- 21 21 19 SALONGO as talented as you are and not being bookings. fers. "Some Ramsey Lewis, Columbia PC 34173 of the jazz players now paid for it. Ronnie Cuber, baritone saxman and Teddy change their names to 22 23 46 TOUCH change their "As for me, I hope I can sell rec- Edwards, tenor expert, have been recorded by images. I have John Klemmer, ABC ABCD 922 been a jazz musician ords like they do, but I'm not going Don Schlitten for Xanadu. Cuber, formerly with all my life. I didn't lay the word jazz to make a concession in order to do George Benson, made his debut as a group 23 18 25 ROMANTIC WARRIOR out there; I didn't even lay the word it." leader with Barry Harris on piano, Sam Jones on Return To Forever, Columbia PC 34076 on me. bass and Albert Heath, drums. Edwards worked Adderley is on a cross -country 24 24 7 STEPPIN' OUT WITH A DREAM "I don't think that one with Duke Jordan on piano, Larry Ridley, bass becomes a tour but his audiences will not hear Ahmad Jamal, 20th Century T 515 creative musician by personal accla- the same which and Freddie Waits, drums. tunes he popu- 30 7 DREAMS mation. You don't just stand up and Woody Shaw will be appearing at the Berlin 25 SO REAL larized while with his late brother Gary Burton Quintet, ECM -1.1072 (Polydor) say I'm great, you have to prove it. Julian "Cannonball" Adderley. Jazz Festival Nov. 7 with his eight -piece concert "It took me a long time to prove He says he does not play any of ensemble. The trumpeter's new Muse LP is 26 25 12 THE NEED TO BE "Love Dance." ... Mercer Ellington leads the Esther Satterfield, A &M SP 3411 that I can play, I'm not going to write the music that he played with "Can- Duke Ellington orchestra Oct. 7 in concert at it off now because some people nonball." 27 I:=10 SOUND OF THE DRUM However, there are a UCLA's Royce Hall. ... Charles Tyler and the make some money. couple of tunes which he wrote Ralph McDonald, Marlin 2202 (TK) "I've spent my life building a rep- New Music Orchestra play a concert at Columbia which he plays because he's restruc- Univ., New York, Oct. 30 at Ferris Booth Hall at 28 35 16 EARL KLUGH utation as a jazz player and that's Blue Note BN- LA596 -G (United Artists) tured them entirely. 7:30 p.m. Event is sponsored by the school's ra- what I am, and that's what I will be. I "I can't do the tunes that I did dio station, WKCR plus Ak -Ba Records.... The will put my jazz on records and if 29 20 7 THE MAIN ATTRACTION with 'Cannonball' better than he did Preservation Hall Jazz Band plays Seattle's Op- Grant Green, Kudu 28 (CTI) people won't buy it because it's jazz, them so why should I shortchange era House Oct. 6.... Stan Kenton and band do a then so be it. 30 CIO MILLION DOLLAR LEGS my audiences? I don't want to hear BBC -TV show in London Oct. 4. "On the other New Tony Williams Lifetime, Columbia PC 34263 hand," he contin- someone else goofing up a tune that Send items for Jazz Beat to Billboard, 9000 "I 31 28 5 BRIGHT SIZE LIFE ues, do agree with the jazz players 'Cannon' already did. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif. 90069. who Pat Metheny, ECM -1 -1073 (Polydor) have managed to incorporate "I don't want there ever to be a some other elements in their music comparison with 'Cannonball' and Variety Bookings 32 22 10 BLACK WIDOW and are selling large numbers Lalo Shifrin, CTI 5000 of rec- me, even if I could do a tune better. I ords. At N. Jersey Spot wouldn't want someone to walk up 33 38 3 ON LOVE "I think it's great for them. Why to me someday and say, 'hey man, SEA BRIGHT, N.J. -Mike Bi- David T. Walker, Ode SP 77035 (A &M) should superior players allow infe- you play that better now than with vona, operating the Blue Water Inn, rior players to make all the money? 34 33 3 HERITAGE 'Cannonball,' and I don't want to set is making his spot the "Berth Place Eddie Henderson, Blue Note BN- LA636 -G (United Artists) We shouldn't have Charlie Parker or up the possibility of someone step- Of Jazz On The Jersey Shore." Add- Billie Holiday dying poor. These 35 32 5 WAITING ping on 'Cannonball' that way. ing jazz album covers and photo- Bobby Hutcherson, Blue Note BN- LA615 -G (United Artists) Therefore, I don't do that music, and graphs of jazz musicians to the nau- Kamman To Emcee that's my contribution to posterity." tical scenes on the walls, Bivona goes 36 34 5 SKY STREET Kenny Burrell, Fantasy F 9514 BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -A When forming his band three a step further in booking live jazz at premiere performance of Manfredo months ago he did not reach out for least six nights a week, prompted by 37 CEMO FEELINGS Fest's "Brazilian Dorian Dream" any former members of the "Can- the success of jazz guitarist Tal Far - Milt Jackson & Strings, Pablo 2310.774 (RCA) will be one of the highlights of a Sat- nonball" group, electing instead to low, who completed a long stint ear- 38 r=0 RIVER HIGH, RIVER LOW urday jazz symposium in the Grand go with new musicians. lier in the summer. Les McCann, Atlantic SD 1690 I Portage Saloon of the Registry Hotel All music on " Hummin'" was Instead of a single, unit, Bivona 39 =MI METAMORPHOSIS here Saturday (25). written by Adderley or members of varies the groups. Eddie Hazoll Trio Wade Marcus. ABC /Impulse ASD 9318 Symposiums emceed by Leigh his band except "The Theme From holds forth on Wednesdays, the Kamman, veteran air personality MASH." 40 40 3 LOVE DANCE Mark of jazz Quartet on Thursdays, Woody Shaw, Muse MR 5074 and writer, will be conducted every The members of his new band are No Gap Generation Jazz Band on Saturday until next May. Roberta all young musicians from the New Fridays and Saturdays, with visiting © Copyrigh 1976, Billboard Publications, Inc. No part of this publication may be reproduced, Davis and various jazz combos are York area and they are not gradu- units booked in for the Sunday stored in a etrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, being booked. ates of other bands. through Tuesday periods. photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher.

www.americanradiohistory.com 56 Tope /Audio /Video CB Channel Expansion Opens'Can Of Worms'

LOS ANGELES -The recent sold. That way the consumer sends it FCC decision to expand citizen's Confusion Extends To All Market Areas to SBE next year with the certificate band channels from 23 to 40 Jan. 1- and the charge will depend on the while hailed as long overdue relief By JIM McCULLAUGH model involved. for channel congestion -has none- Thus "we have enabled our dis- theless opened a hulking bag of As a consequence, major retailers and -white television sets which still modification programs on 23 -chan- tributors and dealers to sell SBE worms for manufacturers, retailers are claiming sales of various CB con- have a very viable market. nel equipment while such firms as products with confidence during this and even purchasers of the equip- figurations have been halted. In the interim, however, manufac- Sharp, Surveyor and Colt have just transitional period," explains David ment. In addition, price erosion is be- turers are faced with the major prob- announced trade -in programs. Thompson, firm president. Sales of CB units as well as vari- coming more prevalent with some lem of getting the general public and The modification programs are set The retrofitting programs will not ous car stereo /CB combinations large retailers who bought 23 -chan- even uninitiated retailers informed up so that a CB or CB /car stereo entail any sort of add -on devices as configurations have slumped notice- nel heavily worried they won't be about the situation and many have owner can send the unit back to the this has been outlawed by the FCC. ably in recent weeks. The main diffi- able to reduce inventories unless already begun to sink extra advertis- manufacturer and for a fee in the To further complicate matters culty has arisen from seemingly they slash prices. At the same time a ing revenue to do this. range of $20 -$30 have it retrofitted manufacturers of various CB config- mass consumer confusion about few suppliers are also cutting whole- urations are asking the FCC to relax For example, RCA Distributor as is the case with Pace and Hy- possible obsolescence of present 23- sale costs to make room for the soon Gain. Trade -in programs are some of its stringent new CB receiver channel equipment although some to be introduced models. In some and Special Products Division is a certification standards. $2.7- million straight exchange deals. spokesmen in the industry claim re- markets CB units are down to $60 at advertising program The main controversy stems from cent adverse criticism of CB in the retail. this fall and running through 1977 to SBE's unique program is called radiation limits standards which promote its CB line which includes "Future 40" for the consumer pur- consumer press has also hurt its im- But as manufacturers are quick to most CB firms say is too harsh and the first AM -FM -car stereo combi- chasing a current configuration age and sales. point out, 23- channel units are not can't be met without costly and radi- nations next year. which allows them to update after Many consumers feel it is a waste obsolete and are still relatively con - cal redesign changes. Jan. 15. of time and money to buy or replace gestion free except in large urban Such major CB and CB /Car The FCC has already begun type - a 23- channel unit now when they sprawls which will be better suited stereo manufacturers as Hy -Gain, The plan provides for a 40 -chan- acceptance tests for new 40- channel can wait until next year when 40- by 40- channel machines. Most sup- Pearce Simpson, Pace, and SBE, nel "Up -Date' certificate to be in- modelseand approvals will be an- channel models hit dealer shelves. pliers make the analogy to black- have already begun to inaugurate cluded with each 23- channel model nounced Nov. I.

JVC Hi Fi Touring Maxell Music Push: Sound /Pro Tape `Campus Lifestyles' New UDXL, Clinics Cuts Taxe Ties By STEPHEN TRAIMAN Continued from page 51 to death," says Meyer, "as well as In New Mart Bid surrounding colleges including NEW YORK -Maxell has for- Records chain in Northern Califor- CC By JOHN SIPPEL cal retailers is obviously a plus for Adelphi, Nassau Community and mally introduced its new UDXL I nia. LOS ANGELES -Frank Varia o potential business. C.W. Post." and II blank tape formulations for LaBrie points out that the new and Don Rothgery have severed m "In a warm, pleasant relationship, Following the Hofstra kickoff, the normal and chrome bias respec- tape recorder seminar program, uti- J their business relationship com- -J the students will appreciate what we "Campus Lifestyles" is set for Rut- tively, and a lizing advanced spectrum analysis sophisticated tape pletely with Richard Taxe, con- are doing for them, explains Hori, gers Univ. main campus in New recording seminar program while at techniques, is a sophisticated out- victed tape pirate, and will manufac- cD who will be on hand at the Hofstra Brunswick, N.J. (27 -28), where col- the same time acknowledging its growth of the firm's first U.S. cliñics ture and market the Sound /Pro rn kickoff. "We will be entertaining lege station WRFU is being used, growing involvement with the music that helped launch the Japanese line blank tape line through California them, as well as bringing them and Fairleigh Dickinson Univ., Tea- industry via traditional rackjobbers. here some six years ago. distributors and directly to dealers N knowledgeable product information neck, N.J. (29 -30), with campus out- "In another year or two `music' Rick Beets of B & B Electronics, through the rest of the U.S. on which to base their hi fi buying let WFDU the major promotional will be a strong marketplace for us, Maxell's Rocky Mountain rep based From a Marina del Rey base, decisions." vehicle. Both Feldman's audio semi- and it doesn't affect the hi fi dealer in Denver, has joined the blank tape Rothgery has already set up eight JVC will have factory representa- nar and the disco night will be re- at all," emphasizes Gene LaBrie, firm to direct a seminar program, California distributors: Eddie Co- tive Stuart Wein at the Hofstra date, peated at the two Garden State Maxell national sales manager. and is currently undergoing training sek, Long Beach; Don Sigaty, San set for the multipurpose room of the dates. The company has been working with hopes of "getting the show on Fernando Valley; Tom Reed, Los North Campus Student Center. Key Tentative stops now being firmed most recently with Bros. in the road" 1. Schwartz by Oct. Angeles; Ran Smethers, Santa retailer involved is Seymour Teitler for the balance of the Eastern tour, Washington, with its Harmony Hut at both the Maxell dealer Aimed Clara; Joe Sidney, Pasadena; Rob- of Wold Audio at Roosevelt Field according to Meyer, include Cornell retail chain in addition to its racked and the public, the seminar program ert Sigaty, San Francisco; Brian Fin- shopping center. Univ.; Ithaca, N.Y.; Suracuse (N.Y.) outlets, on the East Coast, and on the hopefully will give a better insight negan, Orange County; and Jack Promotion includes both campus Univ.; Univ. of Pennsylvania and West Coast with Nehi, whose rack into tape to tape understanding Finnegan, San Diego. newspapers and radio stations, with Temple Univ., Philadelphia; Ameri- operations were recently head contact in the recording proc- acquired Rothgery will also oversee manu- the Hofstra outlet, WVHC, and can Univ. and Georgetown, Wash- by Handleman, and its Peaches re- ess to set the levels and -where facturing. The cassette line uses nearby WLIR, both used for the ini- ington, D.C., and Univ. of Connecti- tail superstores, as well as the Tower (Continued on page 60) tial event. "We're postering the place cut, Storrs. BASF TP 18 and 20 blank tape on a 5 -screw CO cassette in a Norelco FUTURE GROWTH BOOM storage case. The 8 -track line uses Disposable Wet Scotch 157 high output /low noise tape on a Capitol Audiopak car- Disk Care Kit In tridge. Videotape Eyes Home Market Both cassette and 8 -track tape packages will be color coded and list Schweizer Bow By KEN WINSLOW By ALAN PENCHANSKY priced as follows: 45 minutes, green, $2.49; 60 minutes, red, $2.99 and 90 first (This concludes an exclusive three - present version of this format (the CHICAGO -The disposable minutes, blue, $3.49. wet -system will in- part video update that in the previous Sanyo /Toshiba 'h -inch V -Cord II disk cleaner be Frank Varia is responsible for troduced simultaneously in Europe two weeks covered the 20 year history being offered to consumer and insti- this fall sales outside of California, where and the U.S. this fall. of videotape and the vital technical tutional markets beginning in Sound /Pro will deal directly with The unit, to list here for $1.98, is to ties between tape and equipment. the U.S.) uses very high energy Author Winslow is director of pro- tape in the 550 -600 oersted range ac- dealers offering a 100% markup. A be unveiled at the Hi Fi '76 expo, 72 -unit flexible -mix self- merchan- Sept. 24 -29, in Dusseldorf, Ger- fessional development for the Inter- cording to Sanyo spokesmen. national Industrial TV Assn.) A critical goal in the race to the dising counter fixture is available many. free to dealers, with tape shipments NEW consumer videotape market by man- A combined atomizer /synthetic YORK -The next move in going freight prepaid UPS to cus- bristle brush, containing three fluid the struggle between iron and chro- ufacturers of both tape and ma- is reduce as as pos- tomers. ounces of cleaning solution, the de- mium videotape formulators was chines to much sible the amount required or Tape is offered with a lifetime vice was created jointly by Schwei- to supply "very high energy" or of tape consumed in a given operating pe- guarantee printed on each package, zer Design of America and its parent "hi density" tapes in the 550 to 650 riod of time. The idea is to make Rothgery says. German firm, Ampro Design Pro- oerstad range. videotape more attractive to the con- ductions. Sony and Panasonic responded sumer by cutting the cost of blank "We're looking for a very broad with specially designed machines tape required by a machine and to market including a lot of young Tom to work with hi density tape. Sony reduce the overall size of the cassette Dempsey Dead record buyers who haven't been now offers an AV -8650 ('h -inch and machine as a consequence of buying $10 and $15 cleaning items, CHELMSFORD, Mass. -Thomas EIAJ format) and the NV 10,000 the reduced tape bulk required. This because it's too expensive," explains J. Dempsey, formerly executive vice (2 -inch helical scan production is now happening in various ways. president of BASF Systems and Fred Martinez, president of Schwei- recorder) which use 650 oersted hi Sony has designed Betamax zer Design. head of his own sales rep firm, died density tape such as 3M's 455. Pana- around its own proprietory "very high is no wet system on the Growth market for chrome is video, unexpectedly Aug. 28 in St. Joseph's "There sonic supplies an NV -3160 ('h -inch energy" tape rated at well over 600 at this price," Martinez says. with Du Pont "Crolyn" magnetic Hospital here after a short illness. market oersteds. By June 1977 Sony says it the unit will per- tape shown being loaded into video- Sanyo's early work with its own Dempsey also had served as mar- He indicates that will be producing a high volume of well wet systems, in- cassettes at the company's produc- unique videocassette format is keting director for Reeves Industries form as as other Betamax videotape at its new Do- cluding Schweizer's costlier models, tion facilities near Wilmington, Del. thought to have been designed and was a founding member and on high tape. The than, Ala. plant. The tape is reported that it is designed to be dis- Production is geared to the existing around energy the board of ITA. Survivors include but to be a combination of iron and carded when the fluid is entirely institutional, and emerging home EIAJ format) which also uses this his widow, mother, a sister, brother, spent. mart began by Sony's Betamax. same 650 oersted hi density tape. (Continued on page 60) two nieces and three nephews.

www.americanradiohistory.com Tape/Audio/Video 57 `Too Many Shows' Worry California In Crackdown On Audio Ads To Reps, Continued from page 3 mediate proximity of the sales Civil penalties and attorney's fees Says ERA's Hall 'save $,' 'unbeatable values,' and price." vary in each stipulation. In the first By EARL PAIGE 'compare and save' are in violation In addition, the stipulation, like and following proceedings, the fol- LOS ANGELES -Show prolifer- Rep p.r. materials available of this judgment unless the price, others before it, provides the Attor- lowing penalties and fees were lev- ation is a subject worrying many from the national ERA office in Chi- worth or value referred to in the say- ney General's office with the right to ied: San -Car Enterprises or Cal reps across the country, and the sub- cago include a 27 -page text on mul- ings claim accurately represents or is audit the books and records of a de- Stereo: $2,500 and $2,500; Feder- ject is being explored at the national tiple lines selling. Hall says that even based upon the price at which the fendant at any time to check coin- ated Electronics, $3,000 and $500; level, ERA executive director Ray principals often don't understand majority of the sales of said item pliance with the stipulation. Chains University Stereo, $750 and $ 1,750 Hall told the Southern California multiple selling, and many come by within the immediately preceding 90 must keep available accurate rec- and Wallichs Music & Entertain- chapter at its Sept. 9 meeting. ERA headquarters in the Windy days were made in the market area ords of all invoices and advertising ment, $1,500 and $1,500. Addressing himself to the recent City to be briefed. in which said representation is of all items over $35 at retail. A representative of the Attorney announcement of yet another audio made, provided that, notwithstand- A defendant is ordered to use the General's office, engaged in the industry show -AUDEX in Las Explaining ERA's continual ing the foregoing, defendants may terminology, "store wide clearance" crackdown on advertising which Vegas next April (Billboard, Sept. efforts to boost the image of reps, represent former price of an item by only if every item in the store is low - might mislead audio consumers, 4) -Hall says many shows are worth- Hall notes "We're on the PC Show stating the period of time or date ered at least 10% and there must be would not comment when asked if while, but others are probably val- (personal communications) board when the former price did prevail an effort to sell every product in the other prosecutions would be filed at ueless and being inspired by entre- now, we're everywhere." clearly, conspicuously and in the im- store during the sale. local levels against audio retailers. preneurs. The problem is not just trade shows, Hall notes. "I've talked more sales managers out of holding a meeting, and you all owe me a drink for those efforts," he says. The ERA executive asks sales managers to spell out the objectives of any THE FASTEST WAY TO planned meeting. "Too often it's just that the sales manager wants to hold a meeting, and this is taking you people off the YOUR street," he emphasizes. CUSTOMER'S POCKET Among topics of interest covered by Hall: Rep firm management salaries are down and rep salesperson salaries IS THROUGH HIS EA and commissions are up, according to the new ERA operating ratio sur- vey for 1975. Basic reason is that rep management is investing back into their firms, and there are higher op- erating costs and less profit. Despite all the recent hospital An audio buff's ear rate hikes, only with Hall claiming and wallet are closely that an association enrollment of above 20% is "fantastic" in most ex- related. ecutives' estimation. This rather simple observation has made TDK successful at Capitol Tapes In making tapes that Big Music Push make money. LOS ANGELES -Key instru- The ultimate mentalists, vocalists, and composers cassette. are being tied into a massive radio If you haven't campaign for Capitol Magnetics' The D cassette and 8-track are heard of TDK SA Music Tape this month. cassette tape, you sensitive enough for the serious. should.Your And The radio spots feature rock 'n' customers probably have. Maverick is serious enough roll, disco and country versions for and In fact, SA is perhaps the world's the frugal. include drummer Michael Botts of finest cassette. It's the first non- Bread; keyboard player George They sell good because chrome tape compatible with Clinton, accompanist for Linda chrome they sound good. In fact, Ronstadt; and vocalist Mary bias/equalization. better than many tapes McCarty who has backed up the And, of course, demanding equip- costing more money. Rolling Stones. The country spot ment needs demanding tape. features vocalist Chi Coltraine while Great tape the disco spot will be the work of Serious tape composer Anthony Harris. for the serious -minded. doesn't live The spots, slated to be aired in by sound alone. major metro markets, will be sup- For those who prefer regular There's nothing ported by a national print campaign bias /eq., TDK makes one of the most worse than a good cas- in audiophile publications and con- advanced ferric -oxide cassette and sette or cartridge tape sumer magazines with high male open-reel (18 -34) readership. tapes on the market. in a poorly constructed housing. Or In addition, the spots are also de- AUDUA. good open -reel made inconsistently. signed to demonstrate the total TDK's SD tape is no slouch, That's why every TDK tape is range of capability of the product either. This Super Dynamic tape, they advertise. made only one way. "We want our customers to note available in cassette, 8- track, and Precisely. that the Music Tape picks up all the open -reel, has established itself as the But that's not the only highs as well as the middle range standard for the serious home reason TDK's reaching the notes with plenty of headroom, no recordist. print through and no noise," states ears and the pockets of the Jack Ricci, manager of marketing The point is that TDK's audio buff. There are special services. "We use a bass guitar, for professional range products sound promotions, local radio, and example, to show that the tape is low professional. Which is why audio a flood of print advertising in distortion. The idea is to project buffs choose them with their most that we're selling a tape that takes that reach everybody care of the recording problems a cus- critical equipment. from the audiophile to the tomer is going to run into." Their ears. off -again, on -again Tapes that sound good listener. RCA Broadcast Boost and sell good, for less. And when an audio CAMDEN, N.J. -RCA Broadcast Today, you can still hear a lot for buff hears something that Systems announced price increases a little money. For example, TDK's opens his ears, chances Wait till you hear averaging 6% on RCA- manufac- D series or Maverick cassettes. are he'll tured radio and television broadcast open his wallet. what you've been missing. equipment, effective Oct. I, attrib- uted to higher manufacturing and TDK Electronics Corp., 755 Eastgate Boulevard, Garden City, New York 11530. In Canada, contact Superior Electronics Industries, Ltd. materials costs by Neil Vander Dus- sen, division vice president.

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First Ampex `Golden Reels' To Rep Rap

Earth, Wind & Fire And McCall Albert Melnick, long associated with distribu- tion in the Philadelphia market, has assumed LOS ANGELES -Earth, goes to the recording studio while control of Ltd., founded in Wind & Fire and C.W. McCall the producer and engineer re- Associated Reps, Jan- uary 1974 to Eastern Pennsylvania, are the first recipients of Ampex's ceive certificates. cover south- ern N.J., and Delaware. Golden Reel Award. Honored with Earth, Wind & Melnick's son Saul, who began the firm has The award is a promotion de- Fire were Filmways /Wally Hei- joined Arista Records in Philadelphia, and Al will veloped by Ampex for acts with der in San Francisco and pro- be assisted by a staff that includes lack Shore, million -selling LPs mastered on ducer George Massenburg, who Marvin Berman and Harry Blaufeld. its tapes and is designed to recog- also engineered. The group do- The firm, at 41 Henley Rd., Philadelphia nize tape's role in the music in- nated its check to Sickle Cell 19151, recently added the Audiovox car stereo/ dustry (Billboard, June 26). CB Anemia research. lines and the Sankyo Seiki (America) clock Earth, Wind & Fire won for division to the original audio division, with the the album "Gratitude" while Honored with McCall were co- Superscope Storyteller and Record -A -Call also C.W. McCall won for his LP producers Chip Davis and Don among consumer electronics clients. "Convoy." Sears, and Sears, John Boyd and * * *

The Golden Reel trophy is a Ron Ubell, engineers. A dupli- George C. Scarborough and C.H. Stratton, indus- plaque with a gold reproduction cate Golden Reel goes to Sound try pioneers each with more than 25 years of of a 101/2-inch mastering reel, and Recorders Studio of Omaha service, were presented with honorary life -time along with it a $1,000 check is do- where McCall taped "Convoy." ERA membership at the opening fall meeting of PIONEER PACTS -Ken Kai, U.S. Pioneer senior vice president is flanked by nated in the artist's name to the He designated the American Red the Mid -Lantic Chapter in Philadelphia. Chuck Moeller, left, Moeller /Pickett & Assoc., and Bruce Twickler, Gateway charity they designate. Cross Disaster Relief Fund for Scarborough, with Lowery Associates, and his Audio Sales, who seem to like the terms of their new rep contracts. Moeller/ A duplicate Golden Reel also the $1,000. JIM McCULLAUGH own firm, was chapter executive secretary for 14 Pickett, Grandview, Mo., was extended a long -term deal to continue cov- years until his retirement several years ago. Pio- Stratton headed his own rep firm in the compo- erage of Kansas, Nebraska, parts of Iowa, Missouri. Gateway becomes nents field. neer's 20th rep firm, for Southern Illinois, parts of Iowa, Missouri. Guest speaker was Daniel Honig, a former Kenwood Bows 160 -W Receiver Florida rep who is now ERA legal representative LOS ANGELES -Kenwood has includes a dual power supply, two in Washington. He spoke on federal legislative CES Plans Moving Along joined the high power receiver race separate phone equalizer pre -amps, matters as they affect manufacturers' reps. with its KR -9600, rated at 160 watts/ triple tone -controls, a "tape - * * * On Winter, Summer Expos channel minimum RMS, with Pana- through" circuit and a new sound in- "How Not To Exhibit," a film aimed at rep sonic's 165 -watt unit debuted last jection circuit for live /source sound firm principals with do's and don'ts on manag- NEW YORK -The new CES compacts, CB, video products, cal - year and U.S. Pioneer's 160 -watt mixing. ing a show booth, was shown at the Sept. 9 ERA show management group of the culators and watches. model that bowed earlier this year. Complete with rack -mount han- Southern California Chapter meeting. Available EIA /CEG is moving into high gear The audio component area is a dles, the KR -9600 has a recom- to all rep firms through Larry Courtney at (213) on the fifth Winter CES, and floor "pilot run" for the Summer CES Aimed at various professional mended selling price of $749.95, 888 -9909, it also offers excellent advice to plans on the 11th Summer CES are plan to allocate nearby McCormick marts such as disco, in addition to with actual retail tag set by individ- audio store personnel, particularly on greeting to be mailed by Sept. 25, according Inn to the audio industry (Billboard, customers- alternatives, for example to the the audiophile home area, the unit ual dealers. to Jack Waymen, EIA /CEG senior Sept. 1 I ). The entire Hilton fifth hackneyed and negative "Can I help you ?" vice president. floor with about 35 rooms is being opener are explained. As of Sept. 13, some 238 exhibit set aside for hospitality- demonstra- * * * space applications had been re- tion suites, "mostly at a bargain $600 pfonoliehl) T.W.'Ty" Yonker was promoted to president ceived for 279 available spots at the to $700," Wayman reported earlier. of Raymond Rosen Parts & Service Co., Phila- Jan. 13 -16 Chicago event in the At the upcoming IHF annual needle aide delphia -based subsidiary of the wholesale con- Conrad Hilton, notes Bill Glasgow, membership meeting at the War- sumer electronics distributor. With the firm 40 show manager in the new CES wick Hotel in New York Oct. 16, the give/ q6u more years, he had been executive vice president Windy City office. Space assign- trade show committee which met since 1968, and is now responsible for the firm's ments are being made, with con- with Wayman and Glasgow last two operating divisions- service, and parts /spe- month will give its report and rec- More set model numbers ... More hard -to -find tracts to be mailed by Oct. 1. cial products. ommendations on participation by needle types ... More cross reference information. This year, the Winter CES will * * * according to Gertrude More of everything you need to make the sale. bridge the Home Furnishings Mar- members, Become a PFANSTIEHL DEALER and you'll be able manufacturer of digital and Murphy, IHF executive secretary. Amilon Corp., ket and the National Housewares to sell more LONG PROFIT Replacement Needles. audio cassette transports, named Murcota With floor plans and general Manufacturers Assn. (NHMA) Corp., 1106 Burke St., Winston-Salem, N.C. Summer CES information to be WRITE TODAY FOR INFORMATION Expo. 27101, phone (919) 722 -9445, to handle the to the industry next week, ex- ON YOUR LETTERHEAD mailed lines in North and South Carolina, Georgia, Ala- Exhibitors are being grouped by hibit space assignments will begin 3300 WASHINGTON ST. / BOX 498 / WAUKEGAN, ILL. 60085 bama, Mississippi and Tennessee. Firm has a general product categories at the Nov. I. Glasgow says. branch office-at 904 Bob Wallace Ave., Hunts- Hilton, Glasgow notes, with separate At McCormick Inn, audio compo- ville, Ala. 35801, phone (205) 539.8476. areas for audio components, audio nent firms will have 45 sound -proof rooms, 80 hospitality- demonstration suites and 350 sleeping rooms, with `Moving Pictures' & Video Vision the usual 150,000 square feet of ex- Continued from page 54 his drawing boards to convert a hibit space and 20 sound -proof Complementing the video design number of Mad Hatter discos to demo rooms available for audio at The Last Moving Picture Com- video discos. These clubs cater to a companies at McCormick Place. pany is an elaborate tri- amplified younger audience and are currently Fifty paneled and carpeted pri- sound system that includes Technics of conventional design. However, vate rooms will be available on the SL1200 turntables, Stanton 681SE the Boston and Tampa clubs are al- McCormick Place concourse level cartridges, Disco Sound's F1000 Fa- ready earmarked for conversion to for the first time to all CES exhib- der, SAE model 9B preamplifier, video, with others following as space itors for meetings, luncheons, hospi- Disco Sound Electronic Crossover, and feasibility dictate. tality and product demonstrations. Bozak speakers, JBL tweeter arrays, BGW 500D, and Crown D60 ampli- fiers, a Par Desk console, and Disco Sound D48 bass horns. The Last Moving Picture Co. was Instant program change a conventional discotheque and res- taurant before its conversion to a with new dual master video disco. It now caters to a 21 to Flick switch starts new selection It's what's inside 30 age group, and attracts an esti- of mated 2,000 patrons at $2 a head on that counts! any given weekend. Drinks at The Another first Last Moving Picture Company are Cassettes and cartridges with good components are priced at 75 cents, with beer selling for what count in delivering true fidelity. Spring pads, for 50 cents. Biggar explains that in ELECTRO SOUND foam pads, full or flat shields, pins, windows and spite of the cost of outfitting and maintaining the club, prices are de- tape duplicating .1 rollers are precision engineered top i for performance. liberately kept low, with the empha- systems _ sis on bulk turnover. Overland Products. Quality Components For True Fidelity The facility spans 10,000 square In Cartridge And Cassette. feet of space, and according to Big- from gar, his firm will not build anything SPECIAL DESIGNS ON REQUEST smaller. The idea of a video disco is \` OFTHEAMERICAS not feasible for small clubs, he says. / \I NEW YORK. 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www.americanradiohistory.com 60 Tape/Audio/Video VIDEOTAPE Videotape Eyes Home Market Potential Continued from page 56 ECONOMICS cassette for Betamax which overall paved the way in videotape develop- This comparison of the amount of chromium. This increased tape effi- measure no more than 33/4 inch x 61/4 ment in the road to the consumer magnetic material required for given ciency has been used by Sony in inch x 1 inch, weighs only 71/4 market, other tape manufacturers playing time includes approximate such a way as to reduce the tape ounces, and is able to retail for are already preparing to offer these speed to record /play times for most on -the- only 1.57 i.p.s. without any $15.95 each. new "very high" and "ultra high" loss in market, proposed and discontinued, picture and sound recording Sony's sales success with its Beta - output tapes in basic iron, chro- and reproduction is consumer and institutional, cassette, quality. This max machine /tape breakthrough is mium, and proprietary formula- slower the and cartridge tape systems.* than audiocassette speed now encouraging others to push tions. of 17/8 i.p.s. videotape to new heights of techni- With the per Speed Tape Sq. ft./ cost hour for blank System (i.p.s.) width hour Furthermore, Sony has designed cal performance. Sanyo's V -Cord II videotape now ranging from $9.97 to Betamax to work with a tape which "Sony Betamax 2 -hour 0.79 'h" 10.3 takes similar but different ap- $15.95 many believe this puts video- 1VC M -Type 1.34 'fi" 16.7 is no more than 20 microns in overall proaches to Sony's Betamax to ob- tape in a neck and neck race with the V -Cord II (skip -field) 1.45 1/2" 18.2 thickness. This is the same thickness tain an efficiency in the use of tape Philips /MCA and RCA videodisc Sony Betamax 1 -hour 1.57 'h" 20.5 used by Du Pont in its KC 90 90- necessary to reach consumer market technologies now scheduled for Matsushita VX -2000 2.05 h" 26.2 minute'/4 -inch U -Matic videocassette. price points. 1977. Either videodisc system can "BASF LVR 120.0 W' 26.8 Finally, Sony has designed Betamax V -Cord II has only "RCA MagTape 1.53 V." 28.0 two speeds giving it playback. Neither can record to its video tracks V -Cord II (full- field) 2.91 h" 36.5 record and playback a switch selectable 60- minute or 120 - off-air or from a local camera in the "Cartrivision (skip -field) 3.8 W' 47.5 without benefit of guard bands be- minute capacity with the same V- manner that videotape systems can. Akai 10.0 1/4" 62.5 tween tracks. The result has been to Cord II '/z -inch videotape cassette With the announced prerecorded OPEN HOUSE -At ribbon- cutting Philips VCR 5.6 #" 70.0 create an extremely compact ma- slated to retail at $19.95. The 120 - videodisk program prices for "new" that marked recent move of Pioneer U-Matic 3.75 3/4" 70.3 chine /tape format which consumes minute or "LP" speed reported by material beginning at $10 and up, Electronics of America into ex- EIA1 Type I 7.5 'h" 93.8 only 20.5 square feet of tape per observers to give good picture qual- the growing belief throughout the panded 150,000- sq. -ft. Carson, * Reprinted through courtesy of TV Digest. hour. The further result has been to ity uses a skip -field recording industry is is Calif., headquarters, from left, are * *Not in production. and video that videotape create a 60-minute '/z -inch videotape playback technique employed by now in a position to aggressively Mayor John Marbut, Pioneer presi- Sony, Ampex, Cartrivision and oth- compete with the video -disk for the dent Jack Doyle and executive vice ers over the past 10 years. consumer equipment and program president Bill Kita. Maxell: New Tapes and Seminars At the regular 60- minute speed dollar. Continued from page 56 the V -Cord II tape moves at 2.91 i.p.s. but at the "LP" speed the tape why I -to create considerably better UDXL is designed for normal moves at 1.455 i.p.s. making it even 1st Accessories Due From TEAC recordings, LaBrie says. bias and 120 microsecond equal- slower than Betamax. On a cost per LOS will "We also expect the program to ization, and is claimed to be "ca- ANGELES -TEAC Corp. of have a nationally advertised hour basis with the V -Cord cassette America is generate interest in comparisons -a pable of providing the lowest distor- making a first thrust into value of less than $5. retailing at $19.95, this makes its per the accessory market and will mar- soft sell approach on Maxell with tion and best possible performance TEAC is also marketing a line of hour cost $9.97, well under Beta - ket tape recorder cleaner kits in Oc- the accent on cassette product, al- of all superpremium cassettes in this low capacitance audio cable with re- max's $15.95 /hour. V -Cord II also tober, according to Dave Oren, though 8 -track and open reel will be category," according to Tadao Ok- movable rip stops in October. Three - has the advantage over Betamax of a product manager. covered as well," he explains. ada, Maxell executive vice presi- foot lengths will carry a nationally continuous 2 -hour run. However, The kits will contain two spill - The new UDXL I and UDXL II dent. advertised value less Sony has already shown a 10- cassette proof bottles of specially formulated of than $6 will replace the current UDXL at UDXL II, designed for chrome while a 20 -foot length, a value less (60- minute) changer in Japan offer- liquid to clean tape heads, rubber of existing prices, suggested $4.60 for a type bias and 70 microsecond equal- ing a 10- second lapse time between than $12. C -60 and $6.50 for a C -90, with the ization, is claimed "to provide lower pinch rollers and other surfaces that cassettes. come in contact with tape. The Both cables and cleaner kits will older product gradually phased out, modulation noise and superior per- Panasonic's National Home LaBrie says. Shipments will begin formance to any similar type tape cleaner solutions contain no alcohol. be sold through TEAC and TEAC Video machine has specifications The kits, with two bottles of fluid, Tascam Series dealers. "in early fall." available." similar and competitive to both Betamax and V -Cord II and will be available in the U.S. under the Qua- "THE BIG THREE" sar label in about 6 months. All three machines in stand -alone yersions are expected to quickly get #54 high quality level to $1,000 and less in the U.S. as pro- duction /sales volume increases. Pre- co cassettes dictions are that this will begin to oc- cur in 1977. At this point market and component parts opportunities for videotape will graphited mylar shims really take off. 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www.americanradiohistory.com 61 Country ANEW NASHVILLE PROJECT-. 111111111111110 II More Live Shows For Fans Planned NASHVILLE-Beginning with music stage shows to be held dur- two prototypes to be staged next ing some 1977 weekends, and at month, local and visiting country other times when needed, get un- music fans will soon have more of derway Friday, Oct. 8, and again an opportunity to see country mu- Saturday, Oct. 23, at the War Me- sic stage shows in Nashville. morial Auditorium in downtown "These two shows, if successful, Nashville. will mean additonal, similar shows The Assn. of Country Entertain- in the future," comments Vic ers' "Country Music Holiday" Willis, executive director of the shows will not necessarily be con- Assn. of Country Entertainers. He fined to weekend performances. indicates the shows could absorb "We intend to establish a system some of the overflow from the which will permit us to put shows "Grand Ole Opry." "The `Opry,' together for visiting convention during summer months, simply groups, and we will be delighted to cannot accommodate everyone work with all persons and firms who comes to Nashville primarily to see country music onstage. And who have interests in seeing in- nowhere else is there available a creased country music activity, es- family -type show setting," says pecially hotel /motel operators, ca- Willis. terers, tour operators, and so Plans for a series of live country forth," Willis declares.

MARCHING FOR MEMBERS -Nashville's NARAS chapter, seeking approximately 100 new members, conducts a Major Bookings Set march for members down Music Row. The chapter is trying to gain an additional national trustee and a stronger voice in national NARAS matters. At Jim Halsey Fete CMA To Elect Directors Oct. 14 MOUNDS, Okla. -Some of the Productions, NBC, B & B Produc- nation's top talent buyers gathered tions, Disneyland, Knott's Berry atop a windswept hill near here for Farm, Magic Mountain, Hershey Group's Annual Membership Meeting In Nashville Aud the fifth annual ranch party spon- Park, Six Flags Over Texas, Six NASHVILLE -The CMA holds Zanesville, Ohio. Composer: Bill merchandisers: Hutch Carlock, Mu- sored by the Jim Halsey Co. and Flags Over Mid -America, Las its annual membership meeting and Anderson, Nashville; Mac Davis, sic City Record Distributors, Nash- Tulsa area stations KTOW and Vegas' Aladdin Hotel, Cheyenne election of directors for the coming Los Angeles; Kenny O'Dell, Nash- ville; Jim Schwartz, Schwartz Broth- KGOW -FM. Frontier Days, Colorado State Fair, year at Nashville's Municipal Audi- ville. ers, Washington, D.C. Directors -at- Held Sept. 12, the annual Halsey Heart of Illinois Fair, Cellar Door bash costs a fortune to stage and re- Concerts, Concerts West, Concert torium. On Thursday, Oct. 14, 9:30 Disk jockey: Les Acree, WKDA, large: Ron Bledsoe, CBS Records, sults in more than a fortune in book- Express, Mulberry Square Produc- a.m., a director will be elected in Nashville; Dale Eichor, KWMT, Nashville; Bill Lowery, Lowery Mu- ings from the buyers treated to en- tions and WSM -TV. Opryland Pro- each of the 12 categories of CMA Fort Dodge, Iowa; Lee Arnold, sic, Atlanta; Dan McKinnon, tertainment, food and fun at the ductions taped the proceedings for a membership in addition to three di- WHN, New York; Walt Turner, (Continued on page 64) Circle R Ranch, owned by Halsey, syndicated show. rectors-at- large. Each director serves WIL, St. Louis, International; Mer- a two -year term. Wayne Creasy, Mack Sanders, Roy Jim Foglesong, president of ABC/ vyn Conn, Mervyn Conn Promo- Clark, and Hank Thompson. Proxy forms have been sent to all tions, London; Mort Nasatir, Dot, led a label contingent that also Bill- AIR SEMINAR Some estimates indicated that last CMA members, and according to board, included vice presidents Larry Bau - London; Richard Bibby, year's Halsey function generated the bylaws, no fewer than two nor MCA Records, Ontario, Canada. nach and Herb Belkin along with a more than four persons may be MARCH 17 -18 more than $1 million worth of busi- representative from Columbia Publications: Sid Davis, Music Re- and nominated by the board for each va- ness for his talent roster that in- tailer, Watertown, Mass.; NASHVILLE -The 1977 Country (Continued on page 64) cancy. Nominations may be made Jim Dun- cludes Clark, Don Williams, Mel can, Radio & Records, Radio Seminar, hosting broadcast from the floor at the membership Hollywood; Tillis, the Oak Ridge Boys, Minnie Janet Gavin, executives from virtually every area meeting. Gavin Report, San Pearl, George Lindsey, Freddy Francisco; jack Killion, Country of operational radio, has been set for Nominees for the various cate- Fender, Ferlin Husky, Barbara Fair- Music Magazine, New York. March 17 -18. gories are: advertising agency: Pub- child, Red Steagall, Jimmy Dean. lisher: Tom Collins, Pi -Gem Music, The two -day meet, held annually Charles Colombo, Eastman Radio, Sherry Bryce, Jody Miller and Skip Inc., Nashville; Mary since its inception in 1969, will be New York; Tom Wilson, Wilson, Reeves Davis, Deval -most of whom performed at WADE Jim Reeves Enterprises, Madison, held at Nashville's Airport Hilton Frank & Associates, San Diego; Art- Motor Inn. the party. Tenn.; Ralph Peer, Peer -Southern Approximately 2,500 persons at- ist musician: Jerry Clower, Yazoo "The purpose of the agenda is to PEPPER Organization, Los Angeles; Cliffie tended the function which went in- City, Miss.; Barbara Mandrell, create new ways to make country ra- Stone, Cliffie Stone Productions, ternational Nashville; Charlie Pride, Dallas; dio more effective," comments Nick this year with the pres- Hollywood. ence PROMOTIONS Artist manager or agent: Jim Halsey, Hunter, record industry chairman of Ivan I. Yeliseyev, deputy Radio -tv: Harold Crump, WTVF director of Gosconcert, the Soviet Jim Halsey Co., Tulsa; Shorty Lav- for the seminar. "Regardless of the 1195 Mt. Paran Rd. N.W. (formerly WLAC), Nashville; Don cultural exchange organization, and Atlanta, Ga. 30327 endar, Lavendar -Blake, Nashville; status of a station in its particular Nelson, WIRE, Indianapolis; Ed a contingent of 50 international (404) 233 -5167 Neil Roshen, Media Consultants, market, the seminar is designed to Salamon, WHN, business executives 13 Danbury, Conn.; Bobby Brenner, New York; Wally help each of them progress toward from coun- COUNTRY Clark, WIL, St. Louis. tries visiting Oklahoma as part MUSIC Bobby Brenner Enterprises, New capturing a larger share of prospec- of an "Inside America" tour. PROMOTION AT ITS York. 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1 2 10 IF YOU'VE GOT THE MONEY 34 34 6 THEY DON'T MAKE 'EM LIKE THAT 83 2 THAT LITTLE DIFFERENCE- Carmol Taylor (C. Taylor M. Fields). Elektra 45342 I'VE GOT THE TIME- willie Nelson ANYMORE -Bobby Borchers (Algee /AI Gallia), BMI) (L. Frazell, J. Beck), Lone Star 3 10383 (R. Bourke), Playboy 6083 (Chappell, ASCAP) (Columbia) (Peer International. BMI) 43 3 SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE - Loretta Lynn 70 76 4 TAKE ME TO HEAVEN -semi Jo 3 8 HERE'S SOME LOVE -Tanya Tucker (L.J. Dillon), MCA 40607 (Coal Miners. BMI) (R. Mainegra, S. Taylor), Polydor 14341 (J. Roberts, R. Maingera), MCA 40598 (Screen Gems, (Screen Gems -Columbia, BMI) Columbia. BMI) 36 40 6 TAKE ME AS I AM (Or Let THAT FIRST Me Go) -Mack white 71 77 5 I SHOULD HAVE WATCHED 6 6 THE GAMES THAT DADDIES * (B. Bryant), Commercial 1319 (Acuff-Rose, BMI) STEP -Wayne Kemp PLAY - Conway Twiny (W- Kemp). United Artists 850 (Tree/BMI) MCA 40601 Bird, BMI) (C. Twitty), (Twisty 37 12 13 AFTERNOON DELIGHT - Johnny Caner (B. Eland). ABC /Dot 17640 (Cherry Lane, ASCAP) 72 72 6 I'VE BEEN THERE TOO -Kenny Sera13 4 5 9 CAN'T YOU SEE/I'LL GO BILLY (C. e J. Wckson), Hitsville 6039 (Motown) BACK TO HER- waylon Jennings 38 44 5 THAT'S WHAT I GET (For Doin' My Own (Attache, Mp (T. Caldwell /W. Jennings), RCA 10721 Thinkin ') -Ray 6rff (No Exit, 8M1/ Baron, BMp (Ray Guff), Capitol 4320 (Blue Echo, ASCAP) 73 80 4 LONG HARD RIDE - Marshall Tucker Band (T Caldwell), Capricorn 0258 (Warner Bros.) 7 9 ALL I CAN DO -Dolly Parton 1 (No Exit. BMI) 47 5 KISS AND SAY GOODBYE -Billy Larkin * (D. Parton), RCA 10730 (Owepar, BMI) j( (W. Love). Casino 076 (GRT) 1 BMI) 8 6 YOU AND ME-Tammy Wynne (Nattaham /Blackwood, SWEET TALKIN' MAN -Lynn Anderson l* ASCAP) PARKER Columbia 3 -10401 (Starship. (B. Sherrill. G. Richey), Epic 850264 ( Algee. BMI) (1. Cunningham), 59 3 I'M GONNA LOVE YOU -Dave & Sugar RCA /Westgate, * 9 8 LET'S PUT IT BACK TOGETHER (B. Knight), 10768 (Dunbar BMI) 75 75 4 YOU'RE THE REASON I'M AGAIN -Jerry Lee Lewis LIVING -Price Mitchell 1 4 ROAD SONG- Charlie Rich 51 (1. Foster, B Rice), Mercury 73822 ( Phonogram) (Jack jt¡ (B. Dann), GRT 061 (Hudson Bay. BMI) (P. D. Clements), Epic 850268 (Double R, ASCAP) & Bill, ASCAP) CALIFORNIA OKIE -Buck Owens 8 1 13 I DON'T WANT TO HAVE TO MARRY 42 13 13 HERE I AM DRUNK AGAIN -Moe Bandy (R. Jones), Warner Bros. 8255 (Blue Book, BMI) (C. Beavers, D. Warden) Columbia 310361 YOU -Jim Ed Brown & Helen Cornelius (Cedarwood. BMI) (F. Imus, P. Sweet), RCA 10711 WILLIE, WAYLON AND ME -David Allan Coe (Blackwood /(music, BMI) 55 4 THAT'LL BE THE DAY -Linda Ranstadt (D. Coe). Columbia 310395 ( Showfor, BMp MORE THAN A SUSPECT Petty). Asylum 45340 9 10 9 AFTER THE STORM -Wynn Stewart (J. Allison. B. (tally, N. (MPL Communications, BMI) 78 84 HIGH -Don King (D Noe), Playboy 6080 (Brougham Hall Music, BMI) 3 CABIN HE'S BEEN CAUGHT (L. Parker), Con Brio 112 (MSD) (Wilier, ASCAP) Lee 10 4 12 I WONDER IF I SAID 61 3 9,999,999 TEARS -Dickey (R. Bailey). RCA 10764 (Lowery. BMI) 79 81 4 ROSIE -Sonny Throckmorton GOODBYE - Johnny Rodriguez * (S. Throckmorton), Startrest 073 (GRT) "WITH THE GOODS" (M. Newbury) Mercury 73815 ( Phonogram) (AcutI' á MISTY BLUE Jo Spears (Roger Miller, BM!) Rose. BMI) 45 14 15 -Billie 0 (B. Montgomery), United Artists 813 (Talmont. BM)) Foget- J 11 11 12 (I'm A) STAND BY MY WOMAN MAN- l`gi E=0 COME ON DOWN (To Our Favorite Ronnie Milsap 46 25 12 HALF AS MUCH -sum glen About -Her Place) -David Houston J Con Brio 110 (NSD) (Fred Rose. BMI) (K. Robbins), RCA 10724 (PrGem, BMI) (C. Williams), (B. Sherrill, N. Wilson), Epic 8 -50275 ( Algee. BMI)

itr 28 5 A WHOLE LOTTA THINGS TO SING 68 2 LIVING IT DOWN- Freddy Fender ROSIE (Do You Wanna Talk It C it( (B Peters), ABC /Dot 17652 (Ben iitf N- ABOUT - Charley Pride Peters /Crazy Cajun, BMI) Oyer) -Red Steagall a) Peters). RCA 10757 (PrGem, BMp (B. (S Throckmorton).r) -ka ABC /Dot 17653 (Alrhond. BMI) 17 THE END IS NOT IN SIGHT (The Cowboy 48 56 6 LONELY EYES -Randy Barlow rra lit 8 (F. Kelly), Gazelle /IRDA 280 (Frebar. BMI) 82 87 3 YOU'RE THE ONE -Billy Swan Aces N Tune) - Amazing Rhythm (B. Holly. W. Jennings, S. Corbin), Monument 8706 (H.R. Smith). ABC 12202 (Fourth Floor, ASCAP) (Columbia) (Peer International. BMI) OC 63 4 I NEVER SAID IT'WOULD BE W 14 15 8 MY PRAYER Marvel Felts EASY -Jacky Ward - 83 85 4 WALTZ ACROSS TEXAS /OFF AND (J. Kennedy, G. Boulanger), ABC /Dot 17643 (J. Foster, B. Rice), Mercury 73826 )Phonogram) (Skidmore. ASCAP) (lack & Bill, ASCAP) RUNNING -Maury Finney (B. Tubb. M. Finney), Soundwaves 4536 (NSD) 15 18 7 DON'T STOP BELIEVIN'- Olivia Newton -John 50 57 5 ROUTE 66 -Asleep At The Wheel (Ernest Tubb, BMI /Mush Craftshop, ASCAP) AND (I. Farrar), MCA 40600 (John Farrar, BMI) (B. W Troup). Capitol 4319 (Londontown, ASCAP) 84 89 2 I LOVE US- Skeeter Davis rA 20 9 HONEY HUNGRY -Mike Lunsford 64 3 THINGS -Anne Murray (l. Tweet), Mercury 73818 (Window, BMI) (J. Coleman. M. Lytle). Starday 143 (Gusto) (B. Darin). Capitol 4329 (Hudson Bay, BMI) (Power Play. BMI) 85 88 3 SOMEDAY SOON -Kathy Barnes 62 4 THAT'S ALL SHE EVER SAID (I Tyson), Republic/(RDA 293 (Warner Bros.. ASCAP) 21 7 PEANUTS AND DIAMONDS -all Anderson GOODBYE Stuckey Nr co (B. Braddock), MCA 40595 (Tree, BMI) EXCEPT -Nat (N. Stuckey), MCA 40608 (Stuckey, BMI) 86 94 2 I THANK GOD SHE ISN'T 22 8 TEARDROPS IN MY HEART -Rea Allen Jr. MINE -Mel McDaniels IT IN ALL (V Horton), Warner Bros. 8236 (TRO-Cromwell, ASCAP) 53 35 13 YOU RUBBED (B- Morrison J MacRae), Capitol 4324 (Music City. 1 WRONG-Billy "Crash" Craddock ASCAP) t 29 4 AMONG MY SOUVENIRS -Marty Robbins (J. Adrian) ABC /Dot 17535 (Pick A -Hit. BMI) (8. Leslie. H Nicholls), Columbia 310396 FOR LOVE'S OWN SAKE -Ed Bruce 9 n (Chappell, ASCAP) 73 2 SHOW ME A MAN -T.G. Sheppard * CC* (C. Kelly. J. Didier). United Artists 862 (Bobby (S. Whipple), Hdsville 6040 (Motown) (Tree. BMI) Goldsboro, ASCAP) 20 23 7 SAD COUNTRY LOVE SONG -Tom Bresh (l. Beland). Farr 009 (Screen GemsColumbia. BMI) 65 4 I THOUGHT I HEARD YOU CALLING 88 90 3 MR. GUITAR -Cates Sisters MY NAME -Jessi Colter (J Hunter, R. Le Blanc), Caprice 2024 !t 21 24 8 WHISKEY TALKIN' -Joe Stampley / 1 (L. Emerson). Capitol 4325 (Golden (Sound Corp., ASCAP) (LLD. Oars), C. Taylor, J. Stampley). Epic 850259 (AI r West Melodies, BMI) Gallo/ Algee, BMI) HER BODY COULDN'T KEEP YOU (Oft TEDDY BEAR'S LAST RIDE -Diana Williams 22 16 10 THE NIGHT TIME AND 56 53 5 Mind) -Gene Watson (D. Royal B. Barnette), Capitol 4317 (Cedarwood. WI) MY BABY -toe Stampley (R Grill), Capitol 4331 (Blue Echo, ASCAP) (N Wilson. J. Stampley, C. Taylor), 67 3 WHAT'LL I DO -La Costa ABC /Dot 17642 (Al Gallico/Algee, BMI) TO A SLEEPING BEAUTY -Jimmy Dean (I(1. Crutchfield. H. Cornelius). Capitol 4327 } (L. Markel, J. Gleason), Casino 074 (GRT) (Song r (Duchess, BMI) 23 26 9 RED SAILS IN THE SUNSET - Johnny Lee Smiths, ASCAP) (J. Kennedy. H. Williams) GRT 065 (Shapiro /Bernstein, 58 46 10 MISSISSIPPI - Barbara Fairchild ASCAP) (W. Theunissen). Columbia 3 10378 91 58 11 SUNDAY SCHOOL TO (AI Galhco;Algee, BMI) BROADWAY -Sammi Smith tr 30 6 THAT LOOK IN HER EYES - Freddie Hart & (D. Hice, R. Hhe), Elektra 45334 (Mandy. ASCAP) The Heartbeats 59 41 14 BRING IT ON HOME TO ME- Mickey Gilley TOMMY Peters), Capitol 4313 (Ben Peters. BMI) (B. IS Cooke), Playboy 6075 (Kags, BMI) 92 92 3 IF IT'S YOUR SONG YOU SING IT -Linda Cassidy OVERSTREET 31 5 COME ON IN -Sonny James 74 2 LITTLE 10E -Red Swine (S. lames-C Smith), Columbia 3 -10392 (Morison, BMq (L Cassady). Cm Kay Ill (Door Knob, BMI) MUSIC - SESAC (1. Coleman -M. Lytle.T. Hill), Starday 144 (Gusto) (Power Play, BMq 33 7 LOVE IS THIN ICE - Barbara Mandrel) ' 93 97 2 TRUCK DRIVER'S HEAVEN -Red Simpson 61 42 8 TEARDROPS WILL KISS THE MORNING (H Southern -E Dean -R. Simpson). Warner Bros. 8259 (G Morgan). ABC/ Dot 17644 (PrGem %Cumberland' (Sage And Sand. SEAC) ( Phonogram) BMI) DEW-Del Reeves & Billie Jo Spears (P. Craft). United Artists 832 (Rockyy Top, BMI) 94 99 2 TEXAS ON A SATURDAY NIGHT -Bill Green 27 27 8 HONKY TONK WALTZ -by Stevens D. Price). Phono 2629 (NSD) (Otter Creek. BMI) (P. Craft). Wainer Bros. 8237 (Ahab, BMI) 62 48 8 TRY A LITTLE TENDERNESS -Billy Thundercloud & The ell, oCon 95 70 6 I'LL NEVER SEE HIM AGAIN -Sue Richards 38 3 CHEROKEE MAIDEN /WHAT HAVE YOU (H. Woods. J. Campbell, R Connelly), Polydor 14338 Mainegra, M. Blackford), ABC /Dot 17645 ( Unart. * (Robbins, ASCAP) (R. SCR SC -133 GOT PLANNED TONIGHT BMI /United Artists, ASCAP) DIANA -Merle Haggard 63 49 10 11 MONTHS AND 29 (C. Walker /D. Kirby), Capitol 4326 (Chappell. 96 96 2 IT'S BAD WHEN YOU'RE DAYS- Johnny Paycheck ASCAP/ Tree, BMI) (1. Paycheck. B. Sherrill). Epic 850249 CAUGHT (With The Goods)-Billy Parker IT Overstreet-D. Vest). SCR 133 19 YOU ALL THE ( Algee. BMp 29 11 I'VE LOVED Tommy Overstreet. SESAC) WAY -Donna Fargo 64 52 10 TO MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT/ (D. Fargo). Warner Bras. 8227 (Prima Donna, BMI) A TWO STREET -Donsy WE'RE GETTING THERE -by Price 97 1=/* LOVE IS -WAY RCA 10166 (Tree, BMI) (l. Fuller), ABC /Dot 17637 (Fullness. BMI) (S. Whipple), 37 5 I DON'T WANNA TALK IT OVER ANYMORE Connie Smith M - 82 2 LIKE A SAD SONG -John Denver 98 1=0 OL' MAN RIVER (I've Come To Talk (E. Raven), Columbia 310393 (Mdene. ASCAP) (l. Denver), RCA 10774 (Cherry Lane, ASCAP) Again) -Shylo D. Hogan), Columbia 3-10398 (Partner/ 39 4 HER NAME IS . 66 66 6 (I'm lust Pouring Out) WHAT SHE Julen, BMI) (B. Braddock), Epic 8.50271 (Tree. WO OweED UP IN ME -David Wills BMI) 99 PROMOTION BY: 32 32 8 SUNDAY AFTERNOON BOATRIDE IN THE ( D. Owens. J. VowelO. Epic 850260 (Belinda, Ell=0 IT HURTS TO KNOW THE FEELING'S THE LAKE.Suite. -R.W. Blackwood & The Mitt PARK ON GONE -airy -Bobby Lew is Blackwood Singers 78 3 FOR YOUR LOVE (D. Owens. W. Robb). Zodiac 1011 (Belinda, BMI) PHASE IV PROMOTIONS, Richards), Record Productions of America 7603 LTD. (R. Hellard, T. Brown), Capitol 4302 (E. (Beechwood, BMI) (Gary S. Paxton /Acoustic. 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www.americanradiohistory.com 64 Country Billboard Billboard SPECIAL SURVEY Russian Stadiums For Clark? Hot For Week Ending 9/25/76 Continued from page 3 we'd augment the existing equip- cities, says Halsey who notes, "We're three weeks. It's a straight commer- ment. To my knowledge, .they've discussing more people than just cial venture between the Halsey Co. never done any concerts at those sta- Roy Clark." Clark, the first country and Gosconcert, the Soviet booking diums. That's why they're skeptical artist to headline his own show in Gantry LPs o organization. about it." Russia, played Riga in the Latvian Halsey and Yeliseyev are also try- Another point to be dealt with is Republic, as well as Leningrad and Copyright 1976, Billboard Publications. Inc. No part of this publication may be reproduced. the length of the tour. The Russians Moscow, during last winter's stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means. electronic. mechanical. ing to arrange an American trip for tour. pho ocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher. some Russian balalaika orchestras would like it for three weeks. Halsey Besides Clark, the show featured favors two weeks. "One of the things the Oak Ridge Boys, banjoist Buck * Star Performer -LPs registering proportionate upward progress this week. which would possibly tour with d Clark. It's believed to be the first they need the three weeks for is be- Trent and Sugah, a female trio. The 3 yU time Soviet and American musicians cause of the money we're talking entertainers were invited inside the 30 3 TITLE -Artist, Label 8 Number (Distributing Label) would play a U.S. concert series to- about, they've got to have that to huge Soviet network tv complex in come out. If I convince them to do Moscow where they taped an gether on the same bill. hour 1 11 ARE YOU READY FOR THE COUNTRY -Waylon Jennings, RCA APLI-1816 Confirmation that Clark will be two or three shows in sports sta- long special that was aired to an esti- returning to Russia climaxed the diums, they'll still end up with the mated audience of 200 million. 2 2 10 TEDDY BEAR -Red Sovine, Starday SD 968 (Gusto) same amount of money but we can While the troupe was still in Rus- business aspects of Halsey's fifth an- 4 4 HASTEN DOWN THE WIND -Linda Ronstadt, Asylum 7E -1072 nual ranch party -a combination of all do it within a lesser amount of sia, Gosconcert began discussing the hard business and good times. Hal- time." possibility of a return engagement 4 5 8 DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH -Jessi Colter, Capitol 5T 11543 The first Clark Show trip was a with Halsey, Clark's manager. Ye- sey estimates that more than $1 mil- 5 6 17 20 -20 VISION- Ronnie Milsap, RCA APL1-1666 lion worth of bookings will stem cultural exchange event, but Halsey liseyev and Natasha Ivanova of from the assemblage of talent buyers is dealing directly with the Soviet Gosconcert were in Tulsa Sept. 11- 10 4 GOLDEN RING -George Jones & Tammy Wynette, Epic CE-34291 concert bureau on the 1977 tour. 12 for the Halsey -Clark events and at his Tulsa fete. 11 3 SPIRIT -John Denver, RCA APL -1694 Clark's initial Soviet tour -Jan. Though the price for the package further contract talks. I8 -Feb. 3 -took place during Rus- show won't be as much as what it 8 3 13 UNITED TALENT - Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty, ',1CA 2209 could gross in the U.S., Halsey cites sia's severewinter, requiring the use 12 4 EL PASO CITY -Marty Robbins, Columbia CC-34303 of relatively small indoor facilities. other compensations such as inter- "Hopefully, we'll be able to play in national implications, publicity, the 10 8 10 ALL THESE THINGS -Joe Stampley, ABC /Dot DOSD 2059 stadiums seating up to 80,000 proposed tv special and the sale of Nashville 11 7 8 MY LOVE AFFAIR WITH TRAINS -Merle Haggard, Capitol ST 11544 people," comments Clark who will records. He notes that Steve Deiner. headline the show. "That's the pur- president of ABC Records Inter- 20 3 ALL I CAN DO -Dolly Parton, RCA APL11665 it national, is negotiating for Soviet re- pose of scheduling for the sum- Scene 13 9 12 CHARLIE RICH'S lease GREATEST HITS, Epic PE 34240 mer." of product on Halsey artists. By PAT NELSON Moscow, Kiev will Will stadium usage be part of the Leningrad and 14 13 12 THE BEST OF JOHNNY DUNCAN, Columbia CC 34243 Songwriters Felice and Boudleaux Bryant contract finalization in Moscow? be on the tour, along with other along with John Lewis, composer and director of 15 15 34 WANTED: The Outlaws -Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, lessi Colter, "Yes," answers Halsey. the Modern Jazz Quartet, will join the BMI dele- Tompall Glaser, RCA APL -1321 Will Halsey be able to negotiate gation to the 30th Congress of CISAC in Paris in 22 3 CRYSTAL -Crystal Gayle, United Artists UA-LA614 -G that point with the hard bargaining late September. Edward Cramer, BMI president Russians? "I'm persuasive," he com- 18 DJs and member of CISAC's administrative council, 17 14 15 ROCKY MOUNTAIN MUSIC -Eddie Rabbitt, Elektra 7E -1065 ments. will head the delegation. 18 17 7 SURREAL THING Kristofferson, Monument PZ Halsey notes that the Russians After 40 years of entertaining, the legendary -Kris 34254 (Columbia) to on country artist Doc Williams still leads an active have be sold the stadium idea 19 18 16 NOW AND THEN -Conway Twitty, MCA 2206 because they like to present the As CMA career and has no intentions of retiring in the shows in concert halls. "The biggest foreseeable future. The Public Broadcasting 20 16 21 HARMONY -Don Williams, ABC /Dot DOSD 2049 one they've talked about is a 14,000 Service network will soon air a one -hour docu- 21 25 4 24 GREATEST HITS -Hank Williams, Sr., MGM SE 4755 (Polydor) seat stadium. Hopefully, when I'm Finalists mentary on Williams' life and current career pro- by WWVU -TV West Virginia Univ. Wil- there I can convince them that since duced of 22 19 10 ROY CLARK IN CONCERT, ABC /Dot DOSO 2054 NASHVILLE- Finalists for the it'll be in the summertime that we try liams continues as a regular member of the CMA disk jockey of the year awards 23 21 8 WHEELIN' AND DEALIN' -Asleep At The Wheel, Capitol ST 11546 at least two or three outdoor events. Wheeling "Jamboree USA," plays many concert has been narrowed down to 18 U.S. dates at colleges, high schools, festivals and They're concerned about the sound 24 30 2 DAVE & SUGAR, RCA APLI-1818 air personalities. clubs, and will soon embark on an 18 -day tour of and lighting -and we can relieve 25 13 LONG HARD The finalists in the three cate- Great Britain with Chickie Williams beginning 23 RIDE -Marshall Tucker Band, Capricorn CP 0170 (Warner Bros I them of that problem." gories are: small (under 50,000 pop - Nov. 12. Halsey is considering taking some 26 26 16 A LITTLE BIT MORE -Dr. Hook, Capitol ST 11522 ulation): Jay Diamond, WKYQ, Because of activity on some country radio film with him to show the Russians stations, Warner Bros. /Reprise is shipping Gor- Paducah, Ky.; Billy Dilworth, 27 24 14 WHAT I'VE GOT IN MIND - Billie Jo Spears, United Artists UA- LA608-G some successful outdoor American WLET, Toccoa, Ga.; Rudy Hick- don Lightfoot's pop smash, "The Wreck Of the concerts. "They thought it would 28 29 35 ELITE HOTEL -Emmylou Harris, Reprise 2236 (Warner Bros.) man, WFAI, Fayetteville, N.C.; Edmund Fitzgerald," to country stations. Light - cost a lot more money to bring in the foot's ballad about the sinking of a ship runs Shannon Reed, KWM-T, Fort 29 27 16 FROM ELVIS PRESLEY BOULEVARD, MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE, RCA APL1-1506 extra sound; and I mentioned that it RCA on Dodge, Iowa; Earle Trigg, WAEY, nearly six minutes.... artist Dottsy was wouldn't be that much more because hand Brackettville, Tex. to help her manager 30 33 28 THE SOUND IN YOUR MIND -Willie Nelson, Lone Star CC 34092 (Columbia) Princeton, W.Va. at Happy Shahan open the 16th annual Alamo Vil-

Medium (50,000 to 500,000 popu- 31 28 1 THE BEST OF MEL TILLIS, MGM MG 1 5021 (Polydor) lage Labor Day Cowboy Horse Races. RCA execu- lation): Bill Blough, WFVR, Aur- Heritage Assn. To tive producer Roy Dea was among those attend- ora, Ill.; Mike Burger, WHOO, Or- 32 32 7 FOURTEEN GREATEST HITS -Hank Williams 1r., MGM MG-1-5020 (Polydor) Meet On Oct. 17 ing. lando, Fla.; Bob Hooper, WESC, 1J. Cale opened his first tour in over a year, 33 31 43 SOMEBODY LOVES YOU -Crystal Gayle, United Artists UA-LA 543-G NASHVILLE -The International Greenville, S.C.; Curtis King, KSO, selling out four shows, Sept. 1.2, at Ebbets Field 34 38 2 A LEGENDARY PERFORMER -Jim Reeves, RCA CPL-1891 Heritage Music Assn. holds its sec- Des Moines, Iowa; King Edward IV, in Denver. Tanya Tucker was in town and joined 17, 9 ond annual meeting Oct. a.m., WSLC, Roanoke, Va.: Buddy Ray, Cale in several numbers. ... Another country 35 35 13 HANK WILLIAMS SR. LIVE AT THE GRAND OLE OPRY, MGM MG-I-5019 at the Holiday Inn in Franklin, WWVA, Wheeling, W.Va.; Larry star crosses the sea as Charley Pride and the (Polydor) Tenn. Scott, KFDI, Wichita, Kan.; Marty Pridesmen, along with Dave & Sugar, commence 36 40 2 EDDY -Eddy Arnold, RCA APL 181/ Future activities will be discussed, Sullivan, KRMD, Shreveport, La. a U.K. tour Nov. 2 at Dublin Stadium. The tour including an award program for Large (over 500,000 population): will involve 11 dates including a show at the 37 37 16 TOO STUFFED TO JUMP- Amazing Rhythm Aces, ABC ABCD 940 country radio stations and plans to Lee Arnold, WHN, New York; Ellie London Palladium Nov. 7 which is already sold 38 43 4 RIDIN' HIGH -Rex Allen Jr., Warner Bros. BS 2958 help unknown artists. The associ- Dillon, WMAQ, Chicago; Ralph out. ation's membership is open to the Emery, WSM, Nashville; David WWVA's fifth annual Truckers' Jamboree USA 39 41 3 THIS IS BARBARA MANDRELL, ABC/Dot D0SO-2045 public, and country music fans are Lee, WIL, St. Louis; Lee held Sept. 4, added a new twist this year with Shannon, AFTERNOON DELIGHT -Johnny Carver, ABC /Dot D0sD-2x42 urged to attend the meeting. WIRE, Indianapolis. the singing owner -operator, Terry Wright, head- =10 lining two shows at the Wheeling, W.Va. event Disk jockeys are not eligible for 41 36 18 SADDLE TRAMP -Charlie Daniels Band, Epic PE 34150 that also featured Dave Dudley, Dick Curless, the award for any of their work that 42 42 3 SOMETHING NEW Benton, Playboy 411 Joe Stampley, Sherri Pond, Ray Kirkland and -Barbi Major Bookings is currently in syndication. They are Dave Tom T. Hall recently completed Smith.... 43 44 3 BOTH BARRELS -Jerry Reed, RCA APLI 1861 Continued from page 61 only eligible for material done on a a new LP consisting of one of his favorite music Ian Ralfini, president of Anchor home or base radio station. Disk forms -bluegrass. "The Magnificent Music Ma- 44 45 2 SOUTH OF THE BORDER, ALL AMERICAN COWBOY-Gene Autry, Republic lADA P o,.. Records in London. jockeys currently serving on the chine," due for shipping Monday (20), features CMA board are ineligible. and last Activities began Sept. 10 with the many of Nashville's finest bluegrass instrumen- 45 34 13 IT'S A GOOD NIGHT FOR SINGING -Jerry Jeff Walker, MCA 2202 first day of the Roy Clark Celebrity year's winners are ineligible for talists including Donna Stoneman on mandolin, 46 39 24 GILLEY'S GREATEST HITS -Vol. 1, Mickey Gilley, Playboy PB 409 Golf Classic that drew such names three years. Charlie Collins on guitar and Johnny Gimble on Winners will be announced dur- as Si Zentner, Jim Foglesong, Buck fiddle. 41 c=lpI SONGWRITER -Carmol Taylor, Elektra 7E-1069 Trent, Jimmie Rodgers, Alan Hale, ing CMA's 18th anniversary cocktail And the list of country stars being seen on tv 48 47 I 9 LOVE LIFTED ME -Kenny Rogers, United Artists UA-LA607-G Red Lane, Larry Gatlin, Mickey party, banquet and show to be held goes on -Donna Fargo taped "The New Dick Van Oct. 14. Dyke Show" and appeared on the "Jerry Lewis Newbury, Mel Tillis, Red Steagall, 49 =10 BUCK 'EM -Buck Owens, Warner Bros. B5 2952 Leon McAuliffe and Johnny Telethon" from New York, Sept. 5; Freddy 50 48 24 GREATEST HITS- Johnny Rodriguez, Mercury SRM-1-1078 ( Phonogram) Gimble. Weller taped "Dinah," "Hee Haw" and "Pop Goes The Country;" and Loretta Lynn just fin- Friday night brought the "Roy CMA To Elect ished the "Tonight Show" and "Dinah." There Clark Shower of Stars" that drew make Lynn's book, in New York, invited Doug Sahm to sit in as the remaining members of the Sons of the Pio- Continued from page 61 are also plans underway to some 11,000 fans to the Mabee Cen- "Coal Miner's Daughter," into a movie. Loretta guest disk jockey recently, Tammy Wynette also neers for recording. ter at Oral Roberts Univ. in Tulsa. McKinnon Enterprises, San Diego; hopes that her favorite movie star, Gregory did a stint as deejay at the station. Tony Byworth, chairman of the Country Mu- Among the performers were Clark, Paul Tannen, Screen Gems- Colum- Peck, might direct the film or star as her father. Asleep At The Wheel has been chosen as a sic Assn. (Great Britain) was in the states Fender, Bob Hope, Zentner, Tillis bia Music, Nashville; Irving Waugh, Epic Records hosted a party for Bob Luman at unique art form by the National Smithsonian In- recently primarily to attend the Jim Halsey pic- and Chill Wills with Lindsey as MC. WSM, Nashville; Bob Neal, Wil- Faron Young's Jail House Sept. 10 and the au- stitution in Washington and presented a pro- nic and showcase in Tulsa. He also visited Nash- Proceeds from the show and golf liam Morris Agency, Nashville; Roy dience was doubly pleased when they discov- gram there which was filmed for preservation in ville for a few days interviewing artists, produc- for tourney benefited the Children's Horton, Southern Music Publishers, ered that Johnny Cash was there to do a few the national archives for future generations.... ers and other music business officials Medical Center. New York. - songs.... Ed Salmon, program director of WHN Rumor has it that Capitol Records is re- uniting various British magazines and newspapers.

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These are best selling middle -of- the -road singles compiled from LONDON -RCA here launches a include David Igor Oistrakh, and radio station air play listed in rank order. mid -price classical label this month and conductors include Seiji Ozawa, with a series of 21 new U.K. albums Rudolph Kempe, Sir John Barbirolli backed by a major marketing cam- and Sir Adrian Boult. Orchestras in- paign. clude the Chicago Symphony, the TITLE, Artist, Label & Number (Dist. Label) (Publisher, Licensee) Announcing the label, Gold Seal, Boston Symphony, the New Phil - Bob Walker, RCA's Red Seal mar- harmonia and the Sydney Sym- 1 IF YOU LEAVE ME NOW keting manager, says that though phony Orchestra. Chicago, Columbia 310390 (Big Elk /Polish Prince, ASCAP) budget lines are doing well, mid - 2 3 7 I CAN'T HEAR YOU NO MORE Standard repertoire is to be well Helen Reddy, Capitol 4312 price classical lines have been ne- (Screen Gems-Columbia, BMI) represented, with Beethoven's "Em- 3 glected. 8 DON'T STOP BELIEVIN' peror Concerto," Schubert's "Unfin- Olivia NewtonJohn, MCA 40600 (John Farrar, BMI) All the albums in the first release ished Symphony," and Sibelius' 4 9 4 FERNANDO BIG MOVES -Pete Giallella, left, batch, with a new GL prefix, are "Second Symphony" among them, Abba. Atlantic 3346 (Artwork, ASCAP) chief stagehand for the Buffalo new stereo recordings, issued in the plus less -heard works by great com- 5 7 5 GOOFUS Philharmonic, is Carpenters, A &M 1859 (Leo Feist, ASCAP) loading and un- U.K. for the first time. The back -up posers and newer English classics. loading instruments from this van campaign includes full -color adver- 6 8 SHE'S GONE Hall & Oates. Atlantic 3332 (Unichappell, BMI) for trombonist Fred Halt and other tising in the national press, with ra- There is also the premiere record- ing of Max Bruch's second sym- 7 6 7 WITH YOUR LOVE musicians 17 times on the orches- dio spots and a dealer incentive Jefferson Starship. Grunt 10746 (RCA) (Diamondback, BMI) phony. Another Gold Seal release is tra's 3 -week tour through Oct. 3. It scheme. 8 13 5 YOU ARE THE WOMAN is the first major U.S. trek for the 87 The albums, retailing at $3.60, are the new U.K. recordings by the late Firefall. Atlantic 3335 (Rick Roberts, BMI) members under Michael Tilson packaged in a series -identifying Jascha Horenstein, made in the 9 15 5 NADIA'S THEME (The Young & The Restless) Thomas, in seven states. cover. International artists featured 1960s, including Brahms' "First Barry DeVorzon & Perry Botkins Jr., A &M 1856 (Screen Gems -Columbia, BMI) Symphony," and an album of 10 4 12 DON'T GO BREAKING MY HEART Strauss waltzes. Elton John & Kiki Dee, Rocket 40585 (MCA) (Big Pig /Leeds, ASCAP) 11 14 4 LIKE A SAD SONG More Gold Seal albums will be re- Symphony League Sets John Denver, RCA 10774 (Cherry Lane, ASCAP) leased in January, 1977. 12 27 3 AFTER THE LOVIN' On the classical tape front, RCA is Engelbert Humperdinck, Epic 8 -50270 (Silver Blue, ASCAP /Oceans Blue, BMI) 5 `How To' Workshops moving into line with other majors 13 12 10 SAY YOU LOVE ME Fleetwood Mac, Reprise by releasing complete opera- on -cas- 1356 (Warner Bros.) (Genton, BMI) VIENNA, Va. -As this year's ma- Patricia Holm, ASOL liaison. 14 29 3 YOU GOTTA MAKE YOUR OWN SUNSHINE sette product. There are to be boxed jor effort on behalf of its two -year- The workshops are an outgrowth Neil Sedaka, Rocket 40614 (MCA) (Don Kirshner, BMI) sets of five operas, Bizet's "Carmen," old Community -Urban Orchestra of the division's meeting at the re- 15 11 9 LOWDOWN division, the American Symphony cent national ASOL conference in Leoncavallo's "Pagliacci," and Boz Scaggs, Columbia 3.10367 (Boz Scaggs, Columbia) Orchestra Boston Verdi's "Trovatore," "Otello" and 16 23 6 THAT'LL BE THE DAY League (ASOL) will kick this June, and a survey of the Linda Ronstadt, Asylum 45340 (MPL Communications, BMI) off a series five "Aida." of "how to" work- smaller orchestras as to their most 17 17 8 AMBER CASCADES shops Oct. 23 -24 in Milwaukee. important "needs." An Ariola release is the debut of America, Warner Bros. 8238 (Warner Bros., ASCAP) "How Symphony Orchestras Can Topics to be covered include suc- the Bournemouth Sinfoniette. The 18 25 HEART ON MY SLEEVE Help Themselves" is the theme of cessful fund -raising, ticket sales and music is Elgar's last work, a piece for Gallagher & Lyle. A &M 1850 (Irving, BMI) the practical- course sessions basi- promotion campaigns, practical as- oboe and orchestra which he wrote 19 5 11 SUMMER War. United Artists cally for smaller groups, conducted pects of concert promotion; how to for Leon Goossens. The work has 834 (Far Out, ASCAP) been recorded now, 43 20 42 2 DON'T THINK ... FEEL by Ralph Black, ASOL executive di- improve the "product "; responsi- never and Neil Diamond, Columbia 3.10405 (Stonebridge, ASCAP) rector, years later, RCA has signed Goos- in consultation with Ralph bilities of boards, conductors, man- 21 18 9 HEAVEN MUST BE MISSING AN ANGEL (Part 1) Lane, Wheaton (Ill.) Summer Sym- agers and volunteers; how to attract sens, now 80 years old, to play it with Tavares, Capitol 4270 (Perren- Vibes, ASCAP) phony director and chairman of the and keep players, and where to find the orchestra. 22 16 9 THE FIRST HELLO, THE LAST GOODBYE Community -Urban division, and excellent, inexpensive soloists. Roger Whittaker, RCA 10732 ( Tembo, CAPAC) Leadoff event, the Great Lakes 23 21 16 I'D REALLY LOVE TO SEE YOU TONIGHT England Dan & John Ford Coley, Big Tree 16069 (Atlantic) (Dawnbreaker, BMI) Regional Workshop, is in collabora- French Push On 24 10 12 LET 'EM IN Eastern Series In tion with the Assn. of Wisconsin Wings, Capitol 4293 (MPL Communications /ATV, BMI) Symphony Orchestras. Following 25 49 2 THIS ONE'S FOR YOU Campus are the Northwest, Nov. 20 -21 in 425 LPs With Barry Manilow, Arista 0206 (KamiKazi, BMI) Kickoffs Portland, Ore.; Eastern, Jan. 14 -16 26 37 3 THINGS Mid Anne Murray, Capitol 4329 (Hudson Bay, BMI) Continued from page 51 in Pittsburgh; -South, Feb. 4 -6 in Memphis, and Rocky Mountain. Up To 30% Off 27 22 8 WHAM BAM Silver, Arista 0189 (Colgems, ASCAP) Three special concerts outside the March 11 -13 in Denver. By HENRY KAHN series include Judy Collins on Oct. 28 31 4 WHAT I DID FOR LOVE Apart from the workshop sessions. PARIS -The development of clas- Eydie Gorme, United Artists 852 (American Compass, ASCAP /Wren, BMI) 4; the Goldovsky Grand Opera separate meetings are scheduled for sical record sales in France has stim- 29 33 I GOT TO KNOW Theatre, with a 50- member cast and college and youth orchestra repre- ulated all the French record com- Starbuck, Private Stock 45014 (Brother Bills, ASCAP) orchestra, for "Madame Butterfly," sentatives. Participants will attend a panies to launch special campaigns 30 24 9 STARGAZER Frank Sinatra, Reprise 1364 (Warner Bros.) (Stonebridge, ASCAP) Jan. 28, and the Louisville Ballet concert by a host orchestra in each for their classical repertoire. Repertory Co., April 15. city Milwaukee, Oregon, Pitts- 31 43 2 THE WRECK OF THE EDMUND FITZGERALD -the Gordon Lightfoot, Reprise 1369 (Warner Bros.) (Moose, CAPAC) Lehigh Univ., Allentown, Pa., burgh, Memphis and Community Total number of new classical al- bums to be released is 425 and many 32 28 6 BABY I LOVE YOUR WAY ushered in the fall concert season Arts symphonies will perform with Peter Frampton, A &M 1832 (Almo /Fram -Dee. ASCAP) 12 of them will be marketed under spe- Sept. with the Cincinnati Early soloists. 33 5 cial conditions, including discounts 35 SUNRISE Music Consort; followed by the A nominal $10 registration fee is Eric Carmen, Arista 0200 (C.A.M. /U.S.A., BMI) up to 30%. Lucktenberg Duo, Sept. 26; Oberlin set for each workshop, with more in- of 34 19 12 THIS MASQUERADE Woodwind Quintet, Oct. 17, and the formation available from ASOL, No fewer than 103 boxed sets will George Benson, Warner Bros. 8209 (Skyhill, BMI) 35 20 Lehigh String Quartet, Nov. 14; all Box 66, Vienna, be offered, of which 62 will be new 14 SHOWER THE PEOPLE Va. 22180. James Taylor, Warner Bros. 8222 (Country Road, BMI) with free admission. recordings. CBS is releasing six 36 44 3 SING MY LOVE SONG Muhlenberg College at neigh- Bruno Walter albums of the Beetho- Al Martino, Capitol 4322 (Dayglow/KCM, ASCAP) boring Bethlehem, Pa., offers four MERCURY'S ven symphonies as a tribute to the 37 32 9 WE'RE ALL ALONE chamber concerts in the college's 100th anniversary of the conductor. Frankie Valli, Private Stock 45098 (Boz Scaggs, ASCAP) new Center for the Arts Theatre with `PLANETS' Played by the Columbia Symphony 38 41 4 SUPERSTAR the Cleveland String Quartet on Orchestra, these albums also include Paul Davis, Bang 726 (Web IV) (Web IV, BMI) 39 Sept. 17; Lyric Trio, Oct. 9; Leon by 38 7 ONE LOVE IN MY LIFETIME CROSSOVER? symphonies Mozart, Brahms. Diana Ross, Motown 1398 (Jobete, ASCAP) Bates, pianist. Nov. 6, and the Mahler and Bruckner. Simultaneous classi- 40 MUSCRAT LOVE Juilliard String Quartet, April 16. CHICAGO- c:=0 cal and pop promotion is scheduled One interesting aspect of the clas- Captain & Tennille, A &M 1870 (Wishbone, ASCAP) Tickets are by subscription only at 41 39 4 IT'S for an electronically synthesized sical drive is the attention being paid O.K. $18 in advance and $20 with the Beach Boys, Brother /Reprise 1368 (Warner Bros.) (Brother, BMI) performance of Gustav Holst's or- to the organ. Of the total album re- opener. 42 ==. ROAD SONG chestral masterpiece, "The Planets," leases, some 72 are devoted to organ Charlie Rich, Epic 8-50268 (Double R, ASCAP) Univ. of Delaware, Newark, being released on Mercury Records. HMV (Pathe) is issuing 20 43 45 5 STILL THE ONE Performing Arts Series of eight con- music. The album, created by keyboard - Bach records -his complete organ Orleans, Asylum 45336 (Siren, BMI) certs, taking a $40 ticket for the gen- 44 ist Patrick Gleeson, will be sent to all repertoire played by Lionel Rogg- 26 9 YOU SHOULD BE DANCING eral public and $32 for students, be- Bee Gees, RSO 853 (Polydor) (Casserole /Unichappell, BMI) classical FM, progressive FM and and three companies. EMI,. Philips gins Sept. 29 with the Twyla Tharp 45 47 3 YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A STAR (To Be In My Show) organ and Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr., ABC 12208 (Groovesville. BMI) Dance Foundation. Following, with college radio stations, reports Nancy and Decca are featuring for orchestral recordings of works by 46 HERE'S SOME LOVE - individual tickets, as available, Zannini, publicity director Phonogram's classical division. Ad- Handel. Tanya Tucker, MCA 40598 (Screen Gems -Columbia, BMI) scaled at $5.50 and $4.50, are the vertising also will target both a pop 47 MY SWEET SUMMER SUITE Waverly Consort, Oct. 8; violinist CBS is releasing an organ anthol- The Love Unlimited Orchestra, 20th Century 2301 (Sa Vette /January, BMI) and classical audience, she says. Pinchas Zuckerman, Nov. 21; ogy comprising five centuries of 48 48 THE END IS NOT IN SIGHT (The Cowboy Tune) According to Zannini, Gleeson's Amazing Rhythm Aces, ABC 12202 (Fourth Floor, ASCAP) Phyllis Lamhut Dance Co., Dec. 11; French organ music played by performance is the first newly re- 49 ROSES tenor Nicolai Gedda, Dec. 16; Andre Isoire and Louis Thiry on the c=0 corded classical title issued on the Janis Ian, Columbia 310391 (Mine & April, ASCAP) Tokyo String Quartet, Jan. 8; so- Calliope label. And all labels are of- 50 50 Mercury label in more than a dec- YOU AND ME prano Elly Ameling, March 20, and fering a wide selection of operas and Tammy Wynette, Epic 8 -50264 (Algen, BMI) ade. pianist Alfred Brondel, May 9. oratorios.

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Produced by Joel Diamo-id find Char ie Calel lo k MC: MARCA FIEG E 1470 PS :wan www.americanradiohistory.com 68 InlernaUonal Retailers Optimistic; International New Product Wanted Turntable William Bryant is to be the new By CHRIS WHITE managing director of Phonodisc, the LONDON -Record dealers in the But in a special survey, the most U.K. distribution /pressing com- U.K. are remaining guardedly opti- frequent criticism from the trade is pany owned by Phonogram and mistic about business in the next few over the lack of new product avail- Polydor. The appointment is effec- months, though many have reported able, while reissues and compila- tive Jan. 1, 1977. good trade during the summer sea- tions continue to flood the market. Until that time he is visiting all son. One dealer, accusing the industry Polygram companies to familiarize of too many repackagings, says: himself with their operations. For "While trade for these albums hasn't the day -to -day running of Phono- been bad so far, the companies in- disc he will be responsible to the CBS Gives volved can't carry on the repack- managing directors of Phonogram aging policy forever. and Polydor. TV Market "However trade has been better Bryant moves to Phonodisc from than anticipated and the long, hot Philips Industries where he was most Extra summer, far from driving people recently deputy director of its tech- Glance from the shops, has been attracting nical efficiency and organization di- THUMBS UP- Herman van Veen, right, displays the Louis David ring -high- By BRIAN MULLIGAN them once they realized the good vision, based in Eindhoven. Prior to est award in the Dutch cabaret scene -just presented to him by Corry Vonk LONDON -With a view to future weather was here to stay. Discount- that he was head of the U.K. Central and Wim Kan following the a Kan the involvement in the fast -growing tv- ing has obviously helped." premiere of show at Royal Concert Hall TEO department. in The Hague. albums market, CBS has formed an Ken Riley, record buyer for the John Cooper joins Motown Rec- association with Multiple Sound 15- outlet Valances chain, says: "In- ords' London -based U.K. company Distributors which will supply spe- creasing cost of records is making it as general manager Oct. 12, taking cialized marketing expertise and more expensive to the consumer and over the responsibilities at present handle sales through rack outlets. it is vital to make product appeal to French Record Sales Drop carried out by John McCready. MSD is the company responsible the public. At present prices are at a These include the management of for the Warwick label and, over the realistic level, but I don't think. Substantially Over 6 Mos. Motown's international marketing past two years, has made big strides people will stand any more increases activities, co- ordination of its artists' in merchandising tv- promoted re- for quite a while." By HENRY KAHN tours through Europe and the fur- leases, notably the "Instrumental A change in buying patterns was PARIS -A consensus of French launched powerful promotion cam- ther development of Jobete London Gold" big -seller. The company was noted by Paul Kaz of the Fine retail opinion suggests that record paigns during the holiday month. Music. Cooper was formerly mar- formed four years ago by Ian Miles, Record Company in Brighton, on sales for the first six months of 1976 Barclay concentrated on disco- keting manager of EMI Records' li- a former managing director of the South coast. "We find that the were substantially down. theques and claimed a very high censed label division. McCready Record Merchandisers. consumers buy new releases much Some retailers admit a reduction percentage of records played. These leaves for the Polygram group. First two albums on which CBS quicker than before. Once the dealer of from 15% to 30 %, particularly for records, enjoying popularity in the John Harker has joined Pye Rec- and MSD collaborate are "The Best has sold his initial stock, however, singles and as one retailer in the city summer -haunt discos, stand a good ords as national accounts manager, Of Johnny Cash" and "20 Wombles there is some difficulty in selling fur- of Le Mans says: "Major single hits chance of becoming substantial reporting to national sales manager Greats." The two albums will be ther records." virtually don't exist any more." post- vacation sales. Roy O'Dwyer. He was previously test -marketed in the Southern and But John Palmer, an East Coast Reasons given vary, but the most Pathe ran two campaigns, one sales manager with CRD. Westward tv areas (for Cash) and store managing director, said: important is that many consumers called "Fill Her Up," in conjunction Dale Newton, who has been with Anglia (Wombles) for two weeks. "Trade has been down by 25 %. I'm do not believe singles offer value for with petrol service stations and the A &M records for nearly three years, The is a albums, under what called not too hopeful for the future either money. They are too expensive corn- other called "A Beatle A Day," in appointed artist liaison manager. He "reciprocal agreement scheme," will because there are far too many pared with albums which can be collaboration with Radio Europe will be involved in promotion and not be shipped to retail outlets else- reissues around. Record companies bought at very reasonable budget No. 1. artist management areas including where in the country until an eval- could certainly help the situation by prices, particularly in supermarkets. the co- ordination of concerts and Phonogram was up 15% against a uation of the public's response to the being more selective about what If a single makes a big impact then tours. Chris Beckwith, profes- 25% increase during the same period ... product has been assessed. they release and in putting out sional manager at Dick James Mu- the supermarket gets a large share of the previous year. Jacques Souplet CBS marketing manager Tony newer product." the business because they sell singles sic, leaving to form his own produc- of CBS said that from Aug. 31, 1975 Woolcott says: "We shall evaluate His attitude was echoed by Martin at lower prices than the regular tion /publishing operation, Forest to Sept. 1, 1976 there had been a not only the records but also the Chad, of Studio Musics, in Birming- dealer can offer. Productions. He will be based at 41, sales increase of 24 %. packaging, track listing and com- ham: "The record companies seem However, the general impression Pinehurst Court, Colville Gardens, mercials. If we get the green light, we to be holding back on new product But Souplet admitted that March, London W.14. ... Graham Moon that 1976 has so far been bad is not April and May had been poor shall extend the campaign on a na- and there really isn't all that much to accepted by the record companies appointed marketing manager of tional basis from the end offer consumers at present. I'm opti- months for the industry and this was of October themselves. is the - DJM Records, reporting to manag- It true that turn one of the reasons for the impression into early December." mistic enough for the future, but I round economy permitted the ing director Stephen James. He will of the that the industry was poised for a MSD's role revolves round acting think that the companies would do which be responsible for all aspects of ad- public to buy certain articles setback. as marketing consultants and also us all a favor if they released better it was unable to purchase during the vertising and marketing, including taking over from Record Merchan- product in autumn rather than hold- recession. This left less money avail- field and national promotion, press disers as distributors to rack outlets, ing it all back until Christmas." able for records. and DJM's in -house art department. including the Woolworth chain. Colin Taylor, who previously held But August proved to be an excel- CBS senior director Norman Stoll - International the post, is now to work within the lent month when normally one man says the deal does not affect new department as advertising and would expect sales to decline existing CBS arrangements with Nesmith & Island special projects manager: sharply. A Marconi spokesman said Briefs Record Merchandisers on full -mar- Caillavet David Gideon Thomson appointed Ink that while sales in the first six PARIS -Senator Henri gin product. "In no way does this Distrib Pact a director of Polydor Leisure. Thom- months of 1976 had been stagnant, of the French Senate Radio and imply any dissatisfaction with RM." Television a son is senior legal advisor to the LONDON -Island Records is to there was a 46% upsurge in August. Commission dropped He says further collaboration with group and deputy chairman of the manufacture and distribute Michael Most of the record companies bombshell here when he revealed in MSD may follow -"but we can't talk Nesmith's Pacific Arts label in the his report that some producers of Robert Stigwood Group. He joined about that yet." It is expected, U.K. and all other world territories, pop and variety programs had re- Polygram in 1974 from London though, that one of the ways this excluding the U.S. and New Zea- ceived up to $10,000 in bribes for in- Weekend Television. ... Transat- may come about is by CBS licensing land. Bay City Rollers' LP cluding certain singers in their lantic has appointed two label man - an album by a major U.S. artist for The long -term was nego- shows. (Continued on page 72) exclusive handling through MSD. deal Enjoys tiated with Nesmith in London by Strong Sales He reported: "The Commission will decide whether to prosecute Island general manager Fred Can- TOKYO -Toshiba -EMI reports them and the Minister concerned trell. that it sold 70,000 copies of the Bay will decide whether names should be Gorilla Swings In addition to Nesmith, who fol- City Rollers' album, "Rollers' Col- published." FOR lowed his career with the Monkees lection," in two days after it was re- AMSTERDAM -In the latter part Into Disk Action with his own First National Band leased August 20. The album was EXPORT ONLY of October, Phonogram Holland is THE HAGUE -A new label, Go- now works as a solo artist, Pa- specially for the Japanese All Labels, and compiled inviting many representatives of the rilla, has been set up in Holland by cific Arts' roster includes Kaleidos- market by Toshiba -EMI, Nippon li- Records & Tapes European music industry for a spe- Albert Schonberg, a businessman cope and Biff Rose. Further signings censee for Arista Records. here who also becomes managing New Releases cial promotional concert by Split are expected shortly. A spokesman for the company director. Promotion manager is Mi- Rock & Pop Enz at Paradiso here. First product is an EP by Nesmith, says: "Our target for the album was chel Damen, former managing di- Disco & Jazz The group is seven -strong, from available this month. His current al- low and middle teenage girls who do Afro Cuban New Zealand, and features a very rector of the Rainbow Studio in the idols Nostalgia bum, "The Prison," previously not have any Japanese their strong stage act. The band recently Hague. Production changes are in J import in Britain own age. Their one -time idols have J Classical available only on arrived in the U.K. and now aiming the hands of Shel Schellenkens. Q Cutouts and Europe, will be released soon as grown too old and we hit the market for international recognition via Product will be distributed by Du- Always in Stock well. A thematic album, it is a boxed at the right time with the Bay City continental Europe. It is signed to reco and the company is to use the Lowest Export Prices set containing a lavishly -illustrated Rollers. We are receiving daily or- U.K. company Chrysalis and the de- 24 -track Dureco studio in Weesp, a Fastest Delivery book. ders of 3,000 copies. We experienced but album, out at the end of Septem- little town some 20 miles east of Am- Pacific Artists product will appear something like this only with the ber, was produced by Phil Manza- sterdam. First single is "She's A Free Catalogue on Request everywhere with its own label and Beatles. So far, we have shipped nera, lead guitarist with Roxy Queen" by Shelter Skelter, a new DAVID ESKIN, INC. logo system but will be included in 150,000 albums." Music. Split Enz is to be featured in trio. Gorilla hopes soon to sign at 400 Riverside Drive the least eight other new Dutch acts and New York 10025 USA Island's existing category prefix The company forecasts that new Dutch tv progressive pop pro- Telex 237460 ESKINUR Tel (212) 749 -4257 series -WIP for 45s; ILPS for al- sales will reach the 200,000 mark by gram "The Filter Furore" Oct. 5. the label will be officially launched bums. the end of the year. (Continued on page 72) at a big party in the Hague. www.americanradiohistory.com InenaIionoI 69 WEA International Confab Spotlights Sustained Growth

WEA Conventioners: are led in a cheer by Nesuhi Ertegun, center (both arms raised), president WEA International, while at the company's first worldwide confab since its inception five years ago.

Continued from page 3 Chicago, Freddie Hubbard, Charles in operation with albums retailing at to record an album in English, Bos- duced product and the company panding and talent is emerging Lloyd and Chick Corea. just over $8. son explained. had enjoyed signal success with which can be successful in many Reporting on the Brazilian Bruce reported a "tremendous Reporting on South Africa, Fred Bongusto whose "La Mia Es- other countries." market, WEA managing director volume of home copying onto cas- WEA managing director Derek tate Con Te" had been in the Top 10 The point was echoed in the key- Andre Midani referred to the coun- sette" which has had a depressing ef- Hannan spoke of turbulent political, for five weeks and had sold 120,000 note speech of Stephen Stewart, di- try's enormous economic problems fect on singles sales. "We are now social and economic times and noted singles. rector general of the International and heavy balance of payments putting compilation recordings on that the introduction of television to Warner creative services director Federation of the Phonographic In- deficit. cassette only," said Bruce, "in order South Africa in January this year Stan Cornyn presented a promo- dustry. Said Stewart: "Today's most The Brazilian record market, he to combat home duplication." had also helped to depress sales. The tional film featuring Gary Wright, successful songs are known the said, would this year be worth $120 He predicted that the Japanese industry was about 20% down this Dion, Emmylou Harris, the Beach million world over in two months. National at retail. Sales were split market would be immense in years year. Boys, Candi Staton, George Benson, barriers are being torn down and al- 80 % -20% between records and tapes to come. WEA had held the No. I spot on Fleetwood Mac and Leon Redbone though music is dominated by the and 58% -42% between local and in- the local hit parade for 15 weeks and prefaced the presentation by ternational repertoire. Bernard De Bosson, managing with "December 1963" by the Four saying that WEA now accounted for Anglo -Saxon countries at present, director of WEA France, referred to there is no WEA's market share in Brazil cur- Seasons. The record had sold one fourth of all sales in the U.S. doubt that other countries the market as "very special" and said will produce will rently is 2.2 %, Midani said, but the 125,000. Altogether WEA had He noted that George Benson was talent that sweep that any record company had to world will expectation is that this will increase scored eight gold singles, amassing a the only artist to have had an album the and multiply the have an extremely heavy national number markets." to 6% next year. total sales of figure of more than make the No. I spot in the jazz. of repertoire in order to succeed. Be- Ertegun WEA's success Keith Bruce, representing the 350,000. r &b and pop LP charts (with "Bree- said that cause of the media situation it was in the Warner- Pioneer Corp. of Japan, WEA's Richard Sassoon played zin' "). field of local national reper- hard to break national acts and still toire has been said the Japanese market would be tapes or various kinds of South Afri- Chairman Ahmet Ertegun intro- phenomenal. "We harder to break international artists. have had more chart records than we worth $620 million this year, with can ethnic music and reported that duced the presentation on behalf of or our competitors expected us to 26% of sales accounted for by prere- WEA France has acquired distri- the Malombo group would be tour- Atlantic Records and was presented have. This is a good beginning for an corded tape. The market's growth bution of the Ariola catalog and was ing South Africa with Dave Brubeck with a gold record by Ranko Anto- international operation that is only rate over the past three years had also releasing recordings by Italian later in the year and negotiations nic of Suzy Records, Yugoslavia, for five years old. We have still more been three times higher than that of singer Adriano Celentano. One of were in hand for tours of Australia sales of the Rolling Stones' last al- ambitious plans for the future." the U.S. Domestic recordings ac- the company's most important na- and Canada. bum. One major investment in the fu- count for 60% of sales, balance tive talents, Veronique Sanson, The main problems facing the Atlantic's Jerry Greenberg said ture was the new pressing plant and maintained for the last ten years. would have a live album, recorded Australian record industry accord- the last year had been the best in At- distribution center set up by WEA Domestic sales were now more in- during her sellout season at the Paris ing to the WEA Australia managing lantic's history. Apart from success International in Alsdorf, West Ger- fluenced by international music. Olympia Theater, released shortly director, Paul Turner, were distribu- with Aretha Franklin, Yes, the Roll- many. This would be expanded into Strict resale price maintenance was and would also be going to the USA tion and communication. Australia ing Stones, the Average White Band, a supply base for all the Common is a vast country with a small popu- Manhattan Transfer, the Spinners, Market WEA companies and would lation. He underlined the impor- Ben E. King, Roberta Flack and also undertake custom pressing. The IFPI, ITALIANS UNITE tance of radio telephóne interviews Curtis Mayfield, there was exciting plant already had a pressing con- with major international artists who talent from France (Michel Polna- tract with RCA in Germany. were unable to make personal ap- reff), Germany (Passport), Spain Primary business of the conven- Seek To Stem Pirate Tide pearances on the Australian conti- (Barrabas) and Australia (AC /DC). tion was the presentation of product Continued from page 1 1941, enforcement has been spo- nent. From the U.K. there would be the by WEA affiliates and licensees. radic, with infrequent convictions Tim Murdoch, head of WEA New first Emerson, Lake and Palmer al- the Italian authors' society, SIAE. Siegfried Loch, managing di- and modest fines. A maximum fine Zealand described his country as bum for two years and a new album On hand as a keynote speaker at rector of WEA Germany, introduc- of about $175 is permitted, but ac- one of 21/2 million people and 52 mil- from Yes. the WEA International convention ing his presentation, said West Ger- tual penalties levied have been lion sheep. "But 60% of the people The Elektra /Asylum presentation here (see separate story), Stewart many was one of the world's leading nearer $15, Stewart points out. are under 30, which is good for the promised fall product from Linda said that action to be taken would record markets, a country of 62 mil- Civil cases have been brought, record business." Ronstadt, Joni Mitchell and Keith seek stronger antipiracy legislation, lion people with a market worth mostly by the SIAE, but these ac- WEA New Zealand was set up in Carradine among others. Also due better detection of violators and $430 million, or 22% of the U.S. mar- tions often take as long as three years April last year and started its own before the end of the year is a new more vigorous enforcement by the ket. Sales mix was given as 55% in- to make their way through the over- distribution in August this year. The album by Bread, the label's best- police. ternational and 45% domestic with worked Italian courts. company has had six or seven singles selling act internationally. With substantial funds now to be in the Top 10 in the past year. hits coming from Spain, Holland, "The need is for swifter reme- High hopes were expressed for the made available, the first step will be Italy and France as well as the U.S. dies," Stewart emphasizes, "as well Also operational for just over a sales potential of Jackson Browne in the engagement of a full -time execu- and U.K. "Germany is one of the as injunction rights and authority to year is the WEA company in Hol- Europe, and a first by the tive to oversee the campaign. Actual tour artist most open markets in the world," seize and destroy illegal product. land which, according to managing with dates set in England, implementation of the antipiracy ef- already said Loch. Composers and publishers have director Ben Bunders, has already Holland and Norway, is due to be- With six WEA artists picking up fort will be under the supervision of such rights, but they are so far de- established an important niche for the RAI, with full participation on gin early in December. awards from the German Phono- nied to record manufacturers." itself in the Dutch market. A pitch was the part of SIAE. special also made for graphic Academy and unprece- Problems of detection are com- Bunders previewed new albums further international exploitation of Piracy in Italy is almost dented chart success, 1976 was prov- entirely pounded by the proliferation of rel- by ex -Focus guitarist Jan Akker- the Nonesuch line of classical and encountered in the cassette configu- ing to be the best year in the five - atively small pirate operations, man, former Mouth & McNeal ethnic music. A Nonesuch catalog year history of WEA Germany, said ration. The prerecorded tape mar- largely family owned, which are singer Maggie McNeal and Belgian specially planned for the European ket, dominated by cassettes, makes Loch. nevertheless capable of turning out singer- songwriter Lieven, and gave market is now in preparation. Runaway success of the year was up half of all sales of recorded music great quantities of cassettes. Some details of a major promotion cam- Other presentations were made by the Bellamy Brothers' "Let Your and'half of the prerecorded cassettes family producers have an output ca- paign for Herbie Mann -Herbie WEA UK, Metronome Denmark, Love Flow." This, together with the bought in Italy are thought to be ei- pacity of 5,000 or more pirated cas- Mania a -incorporating budget WEA Canada and there was exten- German version by Juergen Drews, ther pirate or counterfeit. settes a day. sampler album, trade and consumer sive discussion in closed sessions on which made the No. 1 spot, sold is halve There are also large organized pi- Says Stewart: "Our aim to press advertising, 21- second adver- international coordination of the more than a million singles. the output of the pirates within 18 rate rings which operate largely in tising spots in movie 30 theaters and Warner Led Zeppelin movie and Loch announced a further batch months." the south of Italy and in Sicily where in -store promotion. double soundtrack album -des- of IO releases in Atlantic's That's Stewart says the problem began to the difficult of law enforcement Giuseppe Velona WEA Ital- of ctibed by Nesuhi Ertegun as the big- Jazz series, featuring Milt Jackson, assume serious proportions about makes the control problem even iana underlined the in importance gest project in the group's history. Jimmy Witherspoon with Ben Web- four years ago and has recently ac- more acute. the Italian market of local reper- ster, Paul Desmond, Warne Marsh celerated. "We expect to have our earliest toire- responsible for 60% of sales. The closing convention presenta- tion & Lee Konitz, Herbie Hancock, Although a law against piracy has success in places such as Rome, Mi- Currently WEA was deriving 12% of was an hour -long film tracing Sonny Stitt, the Art Ensemble of been on the books in Italy since lan and Turin," says Stewart. its turnover from sales of locally pro- (Continued on page 72) www.americanradiohistory.com 70 InEernotionol Interest For U.K. Grows From The Music Capitols Of The World Browser -Box LP Releases LONDON Knebworth Festival here, to return for a major Deutsche Grammophon representatives to show European tour in the New Year. the breadth of his repertoire. By ADAM WHITE Long-awaited rearranged Carpenters' tour Greek keyboard man Vangelis (RCA) has a Successful tour, sponsored by Coca -Cola, for LONDON -EMI's "Beatle brow- Four Tops, was directly inspired by now kicks off here a day earlier than expected new album "Albedo 0.39 " -a scientific term re- Showaddywaddy.... Ritchie Blackmore and his ser," an on- the -counter merchandis- the success of the Beatle promotion. for an extra show in Edinburgh and with London lating to the reflecting power of a planet or other Rainbow group start a tour (Sept. 26) and re- ing device which helped boost sales Transport buses carrying big posters proclaim- It is tagged "The Motown Singles non -luminous body, it says here.... Having re- lease the "Rainbow Rising" album.... Austral- of half -a -dozen of the group's vin -. ing "London Welcomes The Carpenters." ... Collection" and offers dealers a 60- corded in Los Angeles and New Orleans with AI- ian group AC /DC in (Sept. 16) for a tour spon- tage Musician-critic Dave Gelly has written "The singles to the charts earlier this browser box, with its own cata- len Toussaint and Cat Stevens, Linda Lewis sored by Bravo magazine. ... /Viola's best- disk Facts About A Pop Group," a book about Paul year, has sparked of a general trend starts her U.K. tour Oct. 1 and later comes a gig selling single is "Daddy Cool" by the Boney M. log number, in the shape of an old - McCartney and Wings. in marketing. at Ronnie Scott's jazz club. group, second being Lena Valaitis and "Komm type record player -if they buy five Burl Ives in for his first London gig in 23 Three hundred Bay City Rollers' fans carried Wieder Wenn Du Frei Bist." ... Polydor releas- Similar reissue sets from Motown or more of each available title. Ju- years for promoter /manager Jo Lustig, the show screaming out of a show by the group in Man- ing an "Easy Music" series of cassettes. and Elektra /Asylum have been in- lian Moore, Motown U.K. manager, at the Royal Albert Hall, Oct. 20.... Bill- topping chester, the group's first show since the U.S. DGG launched group RSO's "Street Singin'" troduced to the trade in recent weeks says there is to be extensive press Andy Williams, at the London Palladium (Oct. tour. ... And Tam Paton, Rollers' manager, to as a kind of alternative to the Silver Convention. and RCA is thinking along similar and radio promotion, keyed to the 18 -23), presented by Robert Paterson who has marry Czech -born art student Marcella Knaif- Dorothee Koehler, classical marketing chief lines for a batch of Elvis Presley fact that customers buying all 12 rec- also arranged concerts at six other venues.... love next year. ... Van Morrison currently of DGG, presenting a promotion single of two "golden oldies" due out before the ords receive a carry-cum -storage And Paterson has got Bing Crosby to play his recording his new album at the Manor Studios in highlights for dealers in support of the cassette end of the year. box for them. first -ever concerts in Germany in October, all Oxfordshire, accompanying musicians including release of "Die Fledermaus." fees going to charity and said to be an affec- The counter pack obviously holds The Elektra /Asylum scheme Dr. Hook and 011ie Brown, Stevie Wonder's bass German record industry released 193 pop tionate thank -you for a nation which christened appeal for record companies, "Treasured Tracks" has already man. singles and 195 pop albums in August, with the singer "Der Bingle." though observers at retail level be- been launched and features 25 sin- At Buddy Holly lunch, part of general Holly 65% international productions.... In Germany All top -price tickets for next year's Country lieve the concept is only fully effec- gles in a counter container resem- anniversary celebrations, the singer- writer's for- there are 20 million radio sets and 18 million tv Music Festival at Wembley Pool, promoted by tive when linked with massive pro- bling a treasure chest. Artists include mer manager Norman Petty gifted Paul sets. WOLFGANG SPAHR Mervyn Conn, already sold.... MCA hoping that motional and advertising activity, as McCartney a pair of cuff -links worn by Holly in Bread, Carly Simon, the Doors and album of new 11m Rice -Andrew Lloyd-Webber happened in the case of the Beatles. the Eagles. the fateful plane crash. ... Phonogram group music "Evita," based on the life of Eva Peron, MADRID Graham Parker and Rumour, highly touted for Motown's U.K. campaign, involv- will become another "Jesus Christ -Superstar." As a group, WEA has used records, Tu 0 future big -time, recorded a special live album of Two Spanish- produced "0 ing a dozen back -to -back reissues counter packs in the past, including ... Site of Beatles' former Savile Row headquar- 1,000 copies to give to people who have helped Nada" by Pablo Abraira (Movieplay) and "Yo from acts such as Diana Ross, the the somewhat ill -fated series of four - ters up for sale, plus the recording studio in the them on the way. PETER JONES Tambien Necesito Amor" by Ana and Johnny basement. Supremes; Stevie Wonder and the track reissue singles which had to be (CBS), are in the focal charts, a first time ap- New tabloid music weekly "National Rock withdrawn because of licensing pearance for both acts.... Strong radio promo- Star" out (Oct. 23) with an initial U.K. print or- problems. Earlier this year there was tion for the Spanish version of "All By Myself" der of 250,000 published by Eric Jackson who a London -only campaign for a pack HAMBURG by Polydor's Miguel Tottis. Arista's Identity also oversees "New Musical Express" and of 14 WEA titles which figures in Singer -producer Peter Orloff has set up his A Spanish version of "Little Lady," or "Pe- edited by former NME editor Alan Smith... . Capital Radio's "All -Time Top own company Aladin -Schallplatten in Cologne guena Demoiselle," by French singer Art Sulli- To Replace Bell Phoenix, formed by three ex- members of Argent, 100." Last year Atlantic had big with a &r chief Jurgen Hohmann, his first artists van (Zafiro) is out. ... New record company has signed a longterm deal with CBS with a first sales on its "Black Gold" scheme, of- Beverly devised a promotion, new to the Span- In U.K. Market album out this month. being Michael Born, Frank Rothe, Camillo Fel- fering vintage 45s from the Drifters, gen, Elfie Graf and Marion Maerz.... Producer ish industry, of posters in telephone boxes and LONDON -Bell, one of the most Des McKeogh, who recently left Phonogram, Michael Kunze and Sylvester Levay, of Silver main street walls to support Manuel Alejandro's Otis Redding and other soul names has set up his own promotion, artist develop- successful U.K. singles labels over song "Ahi Te Mando Mi Guitarra," sung by in a browser shaped like a cham- Convention success, produced a new album with is to be ment, publishing and management company, the past five years, phased the Love Generation choir in Munich for United Blanca Villa. pagne bottle. called Desmondo Enterprises.... Rule Lenska, out of existence and Arista is to wel- Artists. Juan Pardo renewed his recording contract Meanwhile RCA's plans for a who was one of the stars of tv's "Rock Follies," come the all- embracing identity for Teldec folk -group Slavko Avesnik and his with Ariola and his new album, "Calypso Joe," Presley launch are in the blueprint has a recording deal with B &C but it won't affect its output. Original Oberkrainer performed 4,000 concerts, and single "Agua," has an English language ver- her existing record agreement as one of the stage, though it is admitted that a for U.S. Though details have yet to be has had 14 gold disks out of 20 albums released sion ready with deals being negotiated counter browser along Beatle lines is show's cast, whose Island album topped the worked out, the announcement in the past 20 years.... Composer Michael Jary release. ... Gypsy dancer La Camboria (Fono- charts. ... Lonnie Donegan has recorded being considered. gram) has cut her first record as a singer, "El with the appointment of celebrates his 70th birthday September 24... . coincides (Decca) "I've Lost My Little Willie," a tie -in with Bob Apart from offering record corn - Metronome promotion chief Gunter Ehnert Senorita Julian," produced by Lauren Postigo. Arista's new managing director, a book of the same name, by writer- musician After Twist Again," Columbia promot- panies more mileage from their back presented a musicassette to all local journalists ... "Let's Buziak, formerly director of Arista Benny Green, about comic postcards. catalog, the counter pack concept featuring new releases for the holiday season. ing strongly Chubby Checker's "Limbo Rock," operations on the U.S. West Coast. Substantial promotion here for new Lynyrd Four man- raises questions for the trade -no- RCA started its new distribution program mostly in Spanish discotheques.... Buziak, who has also worked for Skynyrd album "One More For The Road" from agement figures of Movieplay left to set up a tably over space and whether there is (MCA), following the act's chart breakthrough with the series "Take Off." ... Christian, Capitol and CTI, succeeds Tony new independent company, Dial -R. Ramos, room for more than one campaign at Italy, produced a single for Polydor. ... LJII Roberts as U.K. boss, Roberts hav- with "Sweet Home Alabama," a maxi-single.... Babs, from Sweden, to release an album here on Carlos Guitad, Cruz Gonzalez and Carlos Fer- a time; life expectancy, because the Former Charisma signing Jack The Lad, from ing left to join Chappell. of the Prom in Munich, after a gap of five years.... nandez, with Ramos as director-general cardboard material eventually dete- Newcastle, has signed now to UA, with an album Arista's decision to dispose of Bell Gunter Puler and Hansi Dobratz set up new new company. riorates; and cost, for there are "Jackpot" for October release.... Don Harrison stems from company president Clive record company Stockfisch in Branschweig.... New single here by Jose Velez (Columbia) is bound to be some slow or non -sell- Band, which made a U.K. debut at the massive Davis' belief that "there is no longer "Vino Griego," but there is still no album by him ing titles in each pack, which have to MPS chief M.G. Brunner-Schwer signed a con- available in any reason to have a separate iden- tract with U.S. group Supersax. ... Verdi's for Spain though he has LP product be bought along with the obvious has tity in Britain. As one time the Bell "Macbeth" one of the 14 box -sets to be re- Latin -American countries. ... Movieplay sellers. single "Los Hombres label stood for a certain sound. Now Radio Availability leased on Deutsche Grammophon and Archiv changed the cover of the More enterprising retailers, how- re- the that the artists have broadened and Production for the first time in the fall. No Deben Llorar," and are promoting ever, often dismantle the browser King recording. He is with Odeon Records matured, there is no need to draw Slim: Ad Buyers Thomas Voigt to leave Metronome and start a Cleve boxes supplied and adapt them to of Mexico. Third single from Aparisi (RCA), distinction between Bell and Arista. company in Hanover concentrating on record ... their own singles- merchandising By DAVID LONGMAN "Mi Primera Cancion," is the Spanish version of in production.... Girl singer Manuela has a debut "Almost every new artist signed hit "I Write The Songs." ... methods. LONDON -Record companies single on the Aronada label.... Killy Kumberger Barry Manila/is the last year preferred to be on Momo Yang (Zafiro) in Spain to promote his re- But there is no dispute among will fmd more difficulty this fall in new international a &r chief for WEA in Hamburg. Arista anyway, with its broader art- vival Calienta el Sol." ... Zafiro to dealers over the value of having advertising time on com- ... German television produced a 45- minute of "Cuando ist roster base, so now it is the official booking popular oldies of the status of the mercial radio here. show with Paul Anka in Las Vegas.... Bellaphon release the Scepter catalog here at the end of and only name of the company." September and has also re- signed a pact with Beatles, Presley and vintage Mo- That is the message from two na- released six albums of the pan -flute player Enduring testimony to Bell's suc- Brunswick for the next three years. town available again in this kind of tional sales companies, BMS and Gheorghe Zamfir from Rumania. cess over the past years, first under FERNANDO SALAVERRI form. On the larger stations, Teldec signed a contract with John Rossall, Dick Leahy and then Roberts, is the Air Services. Clyde, City, Hallam, once with the Glitter Band, in Hamburg, Inter - list of acts which came to chart such as BRMB, MONTEVIDEO Capital and Piccadilly, record com- song manager Volker Spielberg bringing the art- prominence with the label in the ist to Germany. ... WEA artists the Bellamy After the success of "Nosotros Tres," pop pany advertising is well up on last musical show, the Shakespeare & Co. Cafe pro- U.K. They include Gary Glitter, the Brothers have a new single "Satin Sheets," Dutch Group To year's figures. Drifters, Barry Blue, the -Bay City which sold 100,000 copies the first week.... grammed music concerts twice a week -on Mon- Mike Vanderkar, BMS's market- Trasante, Rollers, the Partridge Family, David Rudolf Slezak Musikverlage got the catalogs of days, candombe -rock duet Mateo & Polish Diskery says that because of his on Thursdays, pop -folk soloist Carlos Bena- Cassidy, Showaddywaddy and the ing director, U.K. producer Denis Preston's Paragon Music, and placing only vides and duet Los Eduardos. All record for Son - Glitter Band. THE HAGUE -Livin' Blues is the company's principle of Laurel Music and P.S.M. Music. in each adver- dor Benavides' third album has just been re- In the U.S., Bell became Arista in first Dutch pop group to set up a one record company Singer Peter Horton has a company with In- companies leased. Mateo's second LP, but first for the label 1974 but in deference to the U.K. deal with a Polish record company. tising break, record tersong, Edition Aton Music.... Second German limited scope and first with percussionist Jorge Trasante, will company's achievements was per- The five -piece blues -rock band from would find severely television channel to produce a show with Harry soon appear, while Trasante recorded a multi -in- with old the Hague has signed a five -year dis- for their commercial to be broadcast. Belafonte and Nana Mouskouri in Hanover Oct. mitted to continue the name solo LP with Afro -Uruguayan folk tribution pact with Polskie Nagr- "Predictions are that this fall will 30.... Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft re- strumental on this side of the Atlantic. Since rhythms.... Los Eduardos will soon begin using ania. be the best yet for the radio industry, leased the Eric Clapton album "No Reason Cry" then Arista under Clive Davis has new 8 facilities for their with many stations fully sold." with big promotion campaign.... Polydor singer Sondor's -track Ampex developed the careers of artists like Before the end of the year, "Live LP, group's first for the label. Explaining the policy of one Freddy Quinn starts German tour Oct. 22 in third the Outlaws, Barry Manilow, Eric '75," Livin' Blues most recent al- Back in Montevideo for concerts Uruguayan record promotion per break; Van - Braunschweig, a total of 26 dates. ... Also on Carmen and Patti Smith and indus- bum, will be released in Poland and classical director and composer Jose Serebrier, derkar says that in certain rock tour art the Fischer Choir, the Hollies, James try people believed it would be only other Eastern European countries. who lives in the U.S. He also gave a speech on shows advertising is running higher Last and Randy Pie. a matter of time before Davis In it is released on Ariola released 30 albums with operetta mu- Charles Ives' fourth symphony, which he re- Holland Ariola. cases and sta- but in such advertisers corded for RCA in London. APSA will release the moulded Bell's British identity to his The group's management is not sic.... Bryan Ferry in for promotional work.... tion would be consulted. "We try to record locally ... Clave IEMSA presented a gold own preferred blueprint. prepared to say how much money is Jazz editor Michael Naura produced an album make sure the commercials are for a record to Grupo Antillano for sales of its 1975 Buziak's appointment consoli- involved in the deal. But on October "St. Louis Blues" with his quintet for Polydor. different type of music where pos- single "La Gaita de las Locas." The ceremony, dates this while Davis says the ... The Empire Sound Orchestra has a German 21, the group starts a new tour in Po- sible." held at the company's offices, was attended by change will mean "a vastly increased version of the Mud hit "Shake It Down." ... RCA land, its third there inside of 12 Air Services' national sales man- club emcees, programmers and salsa disk jock- awareness in the U.K. of the overall released the oldie "Charade," with the Henry months. In Warsaw, it will give con- ager Gerry Zierler paints a similar eys ... Rock group Gula Matan re- formed after Arista family." Mancini orchestra. certs to celebrate the 35th anniver- -year was founded by ex -To- picture. "Unless record companies Eddie Fisher (RCA) re- released here on "Oh three hiatus. Group sary of Polskie Nagrania. tem member Ruben Rada and "Lobito" Lapide book air time soon, it will be more Mein Papa" and "Cindy Oh Cindy." ... WEA out They recently performed at the Nuevo Also before the end of 1976, Livin' difficult to play commercials where with German version of Bellamy Brothers' in 1973. Stella Theater with top names Mateo and Pippo. BILLBOARD IS BIG Blues will tour Czechoslovakia and they want. But most record corn - "Satin Sheets" by Mario Mertens, now retitled No plans for immediate recording ... R. & R. INTERNATIONALLY Hungary. A tour through Russia is panies are now being far more real- "Der Fussballstar." ... Protest singer Franz Jo- scheduled for the start of next year. istic in their time -buying activities." sef Degenhardt has produced a cassette for (Confirmed on page 72)

www.americanradiohistory.com 71 Latin ONLY SPANISH LANGUAGE DISKS L LOS ANGELES on Gala. Public response has prompted the firm British Parlophone Label To Jaime de Aguinaga, president of Anahuac to issue a single from the LP this month, "To- mame Defame." also says Records, is in Mexico City seeking a licensing ar- 0 Marin that Yolan- rangement for Mexican distribution. Pete Korel- dita Monge, a 19- year-old vocalist, is enjoying Discos Latin Intl For U.S. ich, in charge of production for Anahuac, reports wide acceptance in California with her single By AGUSTIN GURZA that if a satisfactory agreement cannot be ob- "Cierrate Los Ojos Y Juntos Recordamos" b/w "Alguien A Quien tained, the company may be opening its own of- Se Amo Demas." LOS ANGELES -Discos Latin by the standing license arrangement. and both recordings are in Spanish. fices in Mexico for manufacture and distribu- "We Made Love," a recent Epic LP release by International, the U.S. licensee for Currently, DLI is authorized to "It was essential that we acquire tion. Anahuac recently released an LP by 11- Puerto Rican vocalist Nino De Leon, is moving EMI Latin product, has obtained distribute EMI product from the new label," says Lupi Rodriguez, year -old vocalist Lily Serrano from Mexicali. The well on the East Coast and cuts are receiving air- rights to use the Parlophone label or Argen- tina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico and who works DLI's international young Mexican performer has been appearing in play on Latin stations here. A national tour is in U.S. distribution of Latin material product, "because we have several California cities and is also featured in a (Continued on page 72) originating in countries not covered Spain. It will now use Parlophone, already forthcoming movie, "La Hija De Nadie," which an EMI -owned label based in Eng- so many artists and so much mate- was produced by the prominent show business land, to release all material pro- rial on Latin International. Besides, empresario Arnulfo Delgado. duced in Spanish by EMI affiliates there is an abundance of quality Coco Records' salsa superstar Eddie Palmieri Top Talent Set For N.Y. in Europe. Spanish product from EMI in Eu- played to 6,000 persons at Berkeley's Greek rope that needs exposure here." Theatre Sept. 6, his first California appearance The company plans its first release Telethon For The on Parlophone here in October with Rodriguez says the Parlophone la- in 17 months. He Crippled shared the bill with Cal Tjader, an LP by Helmut Zacharia from bel design will remain as it is, but the El Chicano and Azteca.... Jose Fajardo, another NEW YORK -The 1976 annual language UHF television station Germany and a single by Adamo colors will be changed for U.S. mar- Coco salsa artist, has been getting heavy airplay fund -raising telethon for crippled serving the New York metropolitan on Spanish radio both here and in San Francisco from Belgium. Both are vocalists keting. children of Puerto Rico, a yearly area, will telecast the fund -raiser for two cuts from his recent "Charanga Roots" event in which New York Latins are and will also tape it for future broad- album. One is a salsa tune, "Ahi Na Ma." The able to help children on the island, cast in Puerto Rico and other areas. other, "C'Mon, Baby, Do The Latin Hustle," is will be held at the Beacon Theater TR Records, the label Rodriguez Fajardo's first attempt at disco.... Ralfi Pagan, Oct 9. Last year's telethon raised founded and recorded his recently signed to Coco, has also dipped into for until $50,000. This year's telethon will be in 1972, responsible disco with a forthcoming single called "Girl death will be for held in memory the late From The Mountain." This is a major departure of band- coordinating the talent. from Pagan's usual soul ballad style that has leader and vocalist Tito Rodriguez. Scheduled participants include "Wilfrido Vargas won him a large following in both Latin and The Committee for the Crippled Sen. Ruth Fernandez from Puerto American markets in this area. Children of Puerto Rico. TR Rec- Rico, Raul Marrero (Mericana), Y Sus Beduinos" Bill Marin, Coco's promotion manager here, ords and WXTV are aiming to raise Mirta Silva, Ballet Hispanico, Ri- From Santo Domingo Comes reports the New York -based company has had a record $150,000 this telethon. cardo Marrero and the Group and A New Dance & Performing Sensation! wiliJridv phenomenal success with Eydie Gorme's release Channel 41, a New Jersey Spanish- numerous other acts coordinated by In Santo Domingo, Puerto Rico, and Ivtists. TR's Gary Elter. TR Records will New York, Thousands Agree: CeÌdainr,~ also take the opportunity to show- WILFRIDO VARGAS case many of their young artists on Billboard SPECIAL SURVEY For Week Ending 9/25/76 Y SUS BEDUINOS (KLP 23) the telethon. Tito Rodriguez Jr. and ARE m his Orchestra, Chino y su Conjunto HOT! M Catch The Fire! Billboard Melao, Sonora Borinquen, Angel m Canales with Sabor and Charanga Dist. R & J Records, New York, N.Y. 10034 (212) 942 -8185 Co Speclol Survey LOtifl LPS '76 will be donating their talents to Allied Wholesale: Calle Cerra, 610 Santurce, P.R. 00927 (809) 725 -9255 the telethon.

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IN CHICAGO POP LPs SALSA LPs

This TITLE-Artist, Label & This TITLE -Artist, Label & Week Number (Distributing Label) Week Number (Distributing Label)

1 CAMILO SESTO 1 HARLOW & ISMAEL MIRANDA Amor Libre. Pronto 1013 Con Mi Viejo Amigo. Fama 1M 494

2 EYDIE GORME 2 CHEO FELICIANO The Singer, Vaya 48 IS La Gorme. Gala 2001 WHAT SALSA?

3 RAUL MARRERO 3 FANIA ALL STARS Apt. =2, Mericana 135 A Tribute To Tito Rodriguez, Fama 494

4 YOLANDITA MONGE 4 PACHECO El Maestro, Fama 00485 Floreciendo. Coco 123 5 PETE EL CONDE 5 LOS PASTELES VERDES Pete El Conde, Fama 489 Vol. II, Gema 5027 6 FAJARDOARDO 6 LOS ANGELES NEGRO Charanga Roots, Coco 124 Angeles Negro, International 902 Trust 7 EDDIE PALMIERI 7 RAPHAEL and lais the Unfinished Masterpiece. Coco 120 LATIN Con El Sol de La Manana, Pronto 2006 8 PERCUSSION leader ROBERTO ROENA Y SU APOLLO FRIENDS 8 LOS FELINOS SOUND Chicanisimo, Musart 10570 Lucky 7, International 907

9 VICENTE FERNANDEZ 9 CHARLIE PALMIERI A Tu Salud. Caytronics Cys 1464 Impulsos. Coco 118 10 SOPHY 10 CHOCOLATE Sentimientos, Velvet 1494 En El Rincon Salsoul 4108

IN PUERTO RICO That's what so many are asking. Words will never ade- quately define this Cuban musical export, but AUTHORITY POP LPs SALSA LPs will!

1 YOLANDITA MONCE 1 ROBERTO ROENA Y SU APOLLO It's Guaguanco (Wa- wan -ko) rhythms performed by the Floreciendo, Coco Clp 123 SOUND world's greatest conga drummer - Carlos "Patato" Lucky 7, International 907 2 CAMILO SESTO Valdez, assisted by master percussionists Julito Collazo, Amor Libre. Pronto 1013 2 HARLOW & ISMAEL MIRANDA Papaito, Virgilio Marti, Nelson Gonzalez and Steve Con Mi Viejo Amigo, Tama 1M 494 Berrios. 3 IRIS CHACON Iris Chacon, Borinquen 1298 3 PACHECO It's also the swingingest Latin rhythms so impeccably El Maestro, Tama 485 4 SOPHY recorded that not a single beat of the drum will be missed. Sentimientos. Velvet 1494 4 CHEO FELICIANO The Singer. Vaya 48 From a company with a long standing tradition of quality 5 EYDIE GORME on the LP Ventures label, a subsidiary of Latin Percussion, La Gorme. Gala 2001 5 PETE EL CONDE Pete El Conde. Fama 489 Inc. P.O. Box 88, Palisades Park, New Jersey 07650. 6 LOS ANGELES NEGROS 6 FANIA ALL STARS Write for further details. Dealer Inquiries Invited. Los Angeles Negros. International 902 Tribute To Tito Rodriguez. Fania 494

7 RAUL MARRERO 7 FAJARDO Apt. =2, Mericana 1035 Charanga Roots, Coco 124 8 JULIO IGLESIAS 8 EDDIE PALMIERI El Amor, Alhambra 23 Unfinished Masterpiece. Coco 120

9 LA PANDILLA 9 EL GRAN COMBO La Pandilla, Alhambra 4007 Mejor Que Nunca, EGC 013

10 LOS PASTELES VERDES 10 TIPICA IDEAL Vol. II, Gema 5027 Vamonos Pa Senegal. Artol 6004

www.americanradiohistory.com 72 Latin Coi,odo LoEin Scene Country Artists Continued from page 71 "Stand By Her Side." Both songs are from the To Enjoy U.K. the works for Nino with probable stops in Cali- new Edward album soon to be released by GCP. fornia.... Mexican singer and composer Ro- WaRy Gonzales continues cashing in on the berto Rossil has recorded two mariachi -backed CB craze. On the heels of his latest album on TV Exposure tunes, "La Barriga" and "Amigo Doctor, " 'to be Falcon titled "El Taco Kid En CB," Gonzales has By MARTIN MELHUISH released as a single by Alhambra Records. This a new single out, "Tu Y Tu CB." Airplay has been will be the first production by the Alhambra of- good for the novelty song across the state. Ce- MONTREAL -A major source of fice in Los Angeles and it is the company's first cilio Garza Y Los Kasinos have a new single on exposure for many Canadian coun- attempt to break into the Mexican ranchera Falcon also. This one has their version of the hit try artists in Britain has been opened market. Until now, it has focused exclusively on song "Nomas Contigo" b/w "Atotonilco." Nano up now that George Hamilton IV's distribution of product recorded in Spain and Ramirez Jr. is presently planning an upcoming long -running Canadian television Puerto Rico, mostly of international style mate- Los Kasinos album on Falcon. series has been scheduled for trans- rial. Diana Garcia at Marsal Productions reports mission in Britain. response for the new single by Catarino Fabian Ross, a respected independent pro- good The series began initial syndica- moter from Argentina who recently joined Fania Leos on Discos Del Topo. This one is titled tion on Yorkshire Television Satur- Records as 'chief executive of the International " Sueno Bonito" and is part of a recent album day (18) and Granada, Anglia and label, was in Los Angeles for promotion of Inter- release featuring the voice of Catarino Leos. An- Border have also scheduled the national artists and to assist Bill Marin and Lito other good seller for Marsal is "Pilares De Cris- shows for this month. RTE in Dub- tal," by los Hermanos Prado on Del Rio Records. West in preparations for the upcoming Fania All - lin has also picked up 13 shows, Henry Balderrama's latest album on GCP is Stars show at the Hollywood Palladium (Oct. 1) while TVB in Hong Kong will be and Winterland (Oct. 2). Ross recently nego- titled "Muchacha. ' The title song for the LP is a version of "The Sweetheart Of Sigma scheduling 26. Australian and New GLITTERING SALES -Bachman -Turner Overdrive platinum disks for the LPs tiated a distribution agreement between Fania Spanish Zealand networks have also ex- "Bachman- Turner Overdrive," "Four Wheel Drive," BTO II," "Head On" and and RCA of Brazil by which RCA will distribute Chi" with Spanish lyrics by producer Manuel pressed interest in the series. and Maple Leaf a Fania product in the Brazilian market. The ac- Guerra. Other strong songs on the LP are "Mil "Fragile" awards for the group are hoisted during surprise Besos," "Cantale A Ella," and "Dos luceros," Some 13 programs had initially party for the group after a recent at the Place des Nations in Mon- signed by RCA - Brazil president Adolfo Pino appearance cord, African and Fania president Jerry Masucci, calls for 10 the latter two penned by Balderrama. Two other been sold to the South treal. Displaying the awards are, from left to right, Robbie Bachman, Blair releases from the Fania catalog in the next year. new single releases on GCP are: Machismo Con Broadcasting Corporation January Thornton, Bruce Allen, personal manager, Randy Bachman, Fred Turner and Discos Latin International is considering Mattes with "Enamorado" b/w "Reconciliation," past. Tim Harrold, president, Polydor Ltd. opening offices in Florida to handle growing de- and Jay Garcia with "Sincerely," b/w "Tres Besides featuring George Ham- and for DLI product there and in Puerto Rico. Veces." ilton IV as performer and host, the Mario Oliverie, DLI promotion manager in Fireball records has issued a new LP by shows will also introduce a number Puerto Rico, remarks that several DLI artist are SnowBall and Co., featuring vocals by Laura Ca- of Canada's leading country music Rolls Up Sleeves recent Capitol currently on Puerto Rican charts, topped by Mi- nales. The album includes their single entertainers to British viewers. The "Cuatro Copas" as well as new versions of guel Gallardo, a ballad singer from Spain who is Mercey Brothers, the Good Broth- "Cuando Ya No Me Quieras" and "Besame the company's most consistent hit -maker. Paco ers, Kathy Stewart, the Country Edi- To Meet Album Schedule Mucho." But the leader so far in airplay is their Revuelta, anothèr Spanish vocalist, will make tion, Par Three, the Rhythm Pals, TORONTO -A heavy fall sched- month. The single is "Things." debut on DLI with a single to be re- rendition of "Yo Se Perder." Meanwhile at Cara, his U.S. Donna Ramsey, Bob Mercey and ule of Canadian releases is coming Also ready for release is Ray leased this month. September has been espe- Bob Grever has a new single out by Los Rios ti- Big Buffalo, Roy Payne and Scottie from Capitol -EMI of Canada, ac- Griffs album "Beginning To Feel cially productive for DLI which, by month's end, tled "La Barca." Stevenson will be among them. cording to Paul White, vice presi- Like Home." A single is being read- plans to have released 12 singles and 13 LPs Manuel Gonzalez, PR representative for Musi- dent, a &r. ied. which include new disks by Les Angeles Negros, cal Records in San Antonio, reports a successful The series, which is videotaped at party hosted by that firm in honor of Tony Agui- Leading the pack is the "Best Of A number of new artists will debut Beto Orlando, Taco Monti, Lorenzo de Monte - the CHCH -TV Studios in Hamilton, claro and Carlos Gardel among others. lar and Flor Silvestre. The two were in San An- Ontario, is being marketed in Britain The Band" album which is a collec- as well. Colleen Peterson, recently AGUSTIN GURZA tonio to celebrate the official opening of the by Film and Television Marketing tion of tunes from their previously signed to the label, has a debut al- Mexican rodeo season. On hand for the occasion Services in 13 show packages. The released album plus the one new cut bum entitled "Beginning To Feel were Mr. & Mrs. Eliseo Valdes and Mr. & Mrs. show is produced by the Pittson Cor- "Twilight" written by Robbie Rob- Like Home." Capitol's new band TEXAS Ruben Espinoza, president and regional man- poration Limited and Niagara Tele- ertson. It has just been released as a Coyote will have a single released GCP has released the latest Jimmy Edward ager of Musical Records. During the fall, Aguilar vision Limited. single. entitled "Never Want To Leave single with an eye on the country and pop mar- and Silvestre will be taking their rodeo and artis- Sylvia Tyson's new album "Cool You." kets. Texas stations are starting to pick up on tic presentation across the country, including Wind From The North" which in- Says White: "We are particularly Edward's disco version of "Only You." The flip places such as Dallas, Denver, San Antonio, Cor- cludes seven new songs written by happy with sales on the initial `Deja side is a bilingual adaptation of Tammy Wy- pus Christi, Houston, Austin, San Angelo, Lub- Tyson will be released this month. A Vu' album and the single `Dance' nette's "Stand By Your Man," and is titled bock, Odessa, and many others. LUPE SILVA Petryga To Head number of top Canadian musicians and look forward to this group appeared on the album including emerging as a very important one for Red Shea, Doug Riley, Al Cherney Capitol. Recently released product Northland Outlet and David Wilcox. Ian Tyson pro- by Bill Amesbury and the single EDMONTON -Northland Music duced. "Good Old Song" from the `Roxanne' by Peter Foldy are also From The Music Capitals Distributors, Alberta's leading one LP has been released from the al- receiving good reaction. Suzanne stop for singles, has appointed bum. Stevens is completing more sides in Debbe Petryga manager of the com- Anne Murray's album "Keeping Los Angeles and we will be coming Of The World pany's newly opened Vancouver In Touch," produced by Tom Cata- out with her new single next month Continued from page 70 chestra. Gurascier records have also been re- branch. lano, will also be released this as well as a single by Conspiracy." leased in such other world markets as England, Gioscia (Palacio de la Musics) released first LP William Maxim, president and Australia and Mexico. by Tacuruses, folk duet, on the Orfeo label. of Northland, says that El Reloj Cafe located on Montevideo's First manager Company plans to expand its roster of new Al- Ave., reopened its doors with Argentinian singer Northland's rapid growth in the names in the folk field in following months via Marikena Monti. Other signings for future pres- berta and Saskatchewan market has albums by Los Mensajeros and Grupo Vocal Uni - entations include actress -singers Henny Trailes, been based on specializing in singles Briefs Pop and /or rock music artists record for LInternational verso. Claudia Lapaco and Susana Rinaldi. An Urugua- product. In addition to Top 40, firm's Daisy label. the late yan musical show, "Todos En Paris Conocen" country and "Old Gold" singles of Continued from page 68 Drei Pintos," which Carl New avant -garde music keeps going at the ( "In Paris Everyone Knows ") by Novas Terra will over 950 titles, Northland also pro- AMSTERDAM -Ingrid Croce, Maria von Weber left as an uncom- Theatre de l'Alliance Francaise, promoted soon be staged. The Maxim's Cafe Teatro vides a program service and jukebox widow of the U.S. singer -guitarist pleted work and which was sub- monthly by the New Music Nucleus of Monte- recently presented two local musical names - strips for coin operators, distributes Jim Croce, and recently very active sequently finished by Gustav Mah- video. A piano concert by composer- pianist Hec- Jose Eduardo Breda and Carlos Benavides. The Disneyland LP and tape product as a songwriter, has promised to tor Tosar was given recently. Tosar, one of the ler. The recording is out as a three - latter has his third Sondor LP out titled "Can - and carries a full line of accessories write some songs for local singer - most important names in Uruguayan avant - record package with notations in cion Para El Amigo." in Watts line, Discwasher garde music, is currently working at Puerto the Cecil guitarist Cornelia Vreeswijk. Veteran names in the local pop /rock field re- four languages. Rico's National Conservatory as dean and pro- and Lobo cases and accessories." She made this promise via an in- turning to the studios for new albums include fessor. His records (two albums and a EP, new Northland, established in 1973, is ternational phone call to Vreeswijk Mateo and Pippo (Sondor) and Dino (Ayui)... . LP soon) appear on the Tacuabe label. at a press conference here at Phono - One the most important local artists' releases part of the Damon Productions Ltd. of gram Holland headquarters. The LP's recently released by Sondor include ef- is Clave s album by Luis Di Matteo's tango trio. group of companies which includes meeting was to Vreeswijk's International forts from folk singer- composer Santiago Chalar, The album includes compositions by Di Matteo, Damon Sound Studios, Pet -Mac launch and candombe keyboardist Dogliotti.... CX44 Astor Piazzolla, Agustin Bardi, Angel Villoldo, Publishing, 3 PM Music Damon and new solo album "Vreeswijk Sings Radio Panamericana of Montevideo, promoting among others. Mustard Records. Croce," made up of 12 Croce com- Turntable competition between students, and positions, including "Speedball a musical All foreign -licensed labels keep releasing Continued from page 68 covering all musical genres. ... Sixth Latin - disco -type various artists albums, with good Tucker," "Lover's Cross," "Time In American Contemporary Music Seminaries to be success. The various artists formula is also used A Bottle," and "Workin' At The alters to co- ordinate activity in prod- held at the Goethe Institute at Buenos Aires for to help break new talent on other fields.... WEA Confab Car -Wash Blues." uct, marketing, press, promotion two weeks starting January 3,1977. Information Spanish names are increasing their popularity in HILVERSUM- Country duo and sales areas. They are Lee Ginty, Continued from page 69 can be obtained by writing the secretary of the Uruguay, to the sales detriment of Argentinian Herman and Angie will represent formerly with Island, and Barbara seminar, Casilla de Correo 1328, Montevideo, ones. Sondor is enjoying important sales with the origin and development of the Holland in the international country Blyth, who rejoins the company af- Uruguay.... Two and a half years after its prohi- CBS' Julio Iglesias; APSA is pushing the group WEA labels in the U.S. and climax- and western festival to be held in ter a spell as manager at Riverside bition by the Uruguayan government, the Jesus Jarcha on RCA; and old names keep selling new ing with a preview of upcoming Nashville, Tenn. Oct. 10-18. The Studios. Also, new additions to the Christ Superstar film premiered at three Monte - and old material: Joan Manuel Serrat (RCA) product. It had been prepared origi- duo comprises singer -guitarist Her- staff include changes on the field videan halls. R. & R. Gioscia also released the (though promotion of his records was once pro- nally for showing to the giant Amer- man van Keeken, a veteran of some sales staff. Chris Peters, based in Soundtrack. hibited by the Uruguayan government), Patxi ican J.L. Marsh retail and rackjobb- 20 years in the Dutch industry, and Manchester, and John Briley (Not- Clave IEMSA keeps pushing local acts inter- Andion (Philips), Jose Luis Perales (Hispa Vox), ing chain. Joel Friedman, WEA his vocalist wife Anneke. In Nash- tingham) have joined as field pro- /Ayui), Camilo Sesto (RCA), nationally. Recently London Records of Co- Paco Ibanez (MN U.S., was the film's host. ville, they will be working with Colt motion managers. Another ex -Is- released the album "Two Pianos for etc.... APSA has begun releasing BASF label lombia After the Montreux meeting, Ne- 45, a new Dutch five -piece country- land employee, Peter Misson, who Tango" by Miguel YRlasbaas and Washington material -albums by Friedrich Gulda, Cicero, in- music group. was in charge of the sales force, has Moreno. Previously, the same label had Peter Herbolzheimer, Baden Powell, Consortium suhi Ertegun announced that the Quintas HAMBURG -RCA Germany has been appointed field sales manager, released other Clave Uruguayan product -"El Classic= and pianist Malcom Frager with the ternational convention would now reporting to general sales manager bosque sumergido" by harpist Jorge Gurascier Hamburg State Philharmonic Orchestra directed be an annual event, held in a differ- produced the first international and and "De pura cepa" by the Miguel Villasboas or- by Gary Bertini. CARLOS ALBERTO MARTINS ent location each year. complete edition of the opera "Die Ray Cooper. www.americanradiohistory.com 73

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42 39 I NEED IT- Johnny Guitar Watson 11 ROCK'N'ROLL MUSIC-Beatles BRITAIN (DJM) -World Copyright (Johnny WEST GERMANY (Parlophone -EMI) BELGIUM (Courtesy Music Week) Guitar Watson) (Courtesy Musikmarkt) 12 ABBA -Abba (Dig- it -MM) (Courtesy HUMO) °Denotes local origin SINGLES 43 - DESTINY -Candi Staton (Warner °Denotes local origin 13 LET THE MUSIC PLAY -Barry White SINGLES SINGLES This This Last Bros.) -Warner Bros. (Dave (Phonogram) This Week Week Week Crawford) 14 DIANA ROSS -Diana Ross (Tamla Week 1 DANCING QUEEN-Abba (Vogue) I Motown 1 1 DANCING QUEEN -Abba (Epic) 44 48 BABY LOVE YOUR WAY -Peter -Rifi) - 1 EIN BETT IM KORNFELD- Juergen Drews 2 I'LL GO WHERE THE MUSIC -Jimmy Bouc (B. Anderson /B. Ulvaeus) Frampton (A&M)- Rondor (Peter 14 SOGNI DI UN ROBOT -Gianni Bella (Warner)- Global James and Vagabonds (Vogue) 2 6 THE KILLING OF GEORGIE -Rod Frampton) (Derby -MM) 2 DANCING QUEEN -Abbe (Polydor)- Polar/ 3 KISS AND SAY GOODBYE- Manhattans Stewart (Riva)- Copyright Control 45 49 RUBBERBAND MAN -Detroit Oktave /Schacht (CBS) (Tom Dowd) Spinners (Atlantic) -Carlin (T. 3 DADDY COOL -Boney M. (Hansa /Ariola)- 4 DON'T GO BREAKING MY HEART -Elton 3 13 CAN'T BY WITHOUT YOU Bell) GET - Intro BRAZIL John & Kiki Dee (EMI) °Real Thing (Pye)- Screen Gems/ 46 46 LIVE AT THE MARQUEE -Eddie & 4 HOROSCOPE -Harpo (EMI)- Melodie Der (Courtesy IBOPE -Rio de Janeiro) 5 LET'S STICK TOGETHER -Bryan Ferry Columbia (Ken Gold) The Hot Rods (Island)- Various Welt As Of 8/21/76 (Island) 4 8 (LIGHT OF EXPERIENCE) DOINA DE (Eddie Howells) 5 LET YOUR LOVE FLOW -Bellamy Brothers SINGLES 6 NICE AND SLOW -Jesse Green (EMI) JALE- Gheorghe Zamfir (Epic) 47 43 BREAKAWAY -Gallagher & Lyle - (Warner) -Global This 7 DENK JE NOG AAN MIJ -Will Tura Public domain (Gheorghe Zamfir) (A &M)- Ronder (D. Kershenbaum) 6 DIE KLEINE KNIEPE -*Peter Alexander Week (Topkapi) 5 17 ARIA -Acker Bilk (Pye) -Fresh Air 48 50 DISCO MUSIC- J.A.L.N. Band (Ariola) -Vabo /Melodie der Welt 1 LOVE HURTS -Nazareth (Philips) 8 TANGO D'AMORE -Vicky Leandros (Philips) (Terry Brown) (Magnet)- Magnet (Sinesilver/ 7 ABER BITTE MIT SAHNE -°Udo Juergens 2 MISTURA DE CARIMBO 2- Eliana Pittman 9 WILD BIRD -George Baker Selection (IBC) 6 2 LET 'EM IN- Wings (Parlophone) Whitehouse) - (Ariola)- Montana (RCA) 10 IN ZAIRE- Johnny Wakelin (Vogue) McCartney /ATV (P. 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Barrie (Aztec)- (Leeds) 2 (H &L) (MCA) -Leeds (Tom Down /AI LPs 9 KISS AND SAY GOODBYE- Manhattans 41 45 OF Kooper) OLIAS SUNHILLOW -Jon This (CBS) Anderson (Atlantic) 36 .32 SHANNON -Henry Gross Week 10 FERNANDO -°Abba (Polar) 42 25 ROCK 'N ROLL MUSIC -Beatles (Lifesong) -Sweet City /Heath í AMIGOS- Santana (CBS -MM) LPs (Parlophone) Levy (T. Cashman /T. West) 2 CONCERTO PER MARGHERITA -Riccardo This WHO News Format 43 40 SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS 37 THE BEST DISCO IN TOWN- Ritchie Cocciante (RCA) Week CLUB BAND -Beatles DES !MOINES- Though WHO Family (Polydor) -Zomba (Zomba 3 A LOVE TRILOGY -Donna Summer 1 A NIGHT ON THE TOWN -Rod Stewart (Parlophone) Corp.) 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Spotlight lative synthesis with excellent production and arrangements all around. Best cuts: "Post Toastee," "Bustin' Out For Rosey," "Gypsy Soul," "Hello Again." Dealers: Bolin has built following with "Teaser" and James Gang.

QUINCY JONES -I Heard That! !, A &M SP -3705. In an un- THE SALSOUL ORCH. -Nice 'N' Naasty, Salsoul SZS 5502. usually imaginative twin -disk package idea to take advantage The followup LP to this group's wildly successful debut is also of Quincy's zooming popularity, the second LP is in effect a a winner chock full of dance tunes -some fast, some slow. "greatest hits" collection from Jones's earlier A &M albums Airplay will be substantial on disco, r &b and some pop sta- before he carved out the mass audience he has won today. tions. As with the past LP, this one has the magic ingredients

Familiar quality cuts like "Killer Joe," "Gula Matari" and If I that set it apart from the disco pack. First of all producer - Ever Lose This Heaven" make up the oldies LP. The newer leader Vince Montana has assembled the top musicians in tracks represent the arranger -leader's developing ever -surer Philadelphia and they always come prepared. Also, the mate- commercial touch which has now made him one of today's rial is a mix of new dances and other material thrown in for most boldly experimental crossover jazz-soul -pop sellers. good measure. There's even a disco mambo that's pretty dif- New to the Jones assemblage of all -star studio instrumental- ferent. ists is his permanent vocal quintet, the Wattsline, which Best cuts: "It's Good For The Soul," "It Don't Have To Be blends powerfully with the overwhelmingly impressive lineup Funky" (with a Spinners sound), "Standing And Waiting On of guest vocalists that includes such surprises as Al Jarreau Love," "Salsoul: 3001" (good 2001 disco update), "We've and Minnie Riperton. This is contemproary popular music Only Just Begun /Feelings," "Ritzey Mambo." breaking down borders with grand enthusiasm. Dealers: One of the top disco acts, in -store play will have Best cuts: "Things Could Be Worse For Me," "What Good Is BOB DYLAN -Hard Rain, Columbia PC 34349. The barnstorming Rolling Thunder Revue was perhaps the rock event of buyers running. A Song," "There's A Train Leavin'," "You Have To Do It Your- the year, a historic attempt to regain the flexibility of folk -rock before it became big business. This is the live LP of Dylan THE OSMONDS -Brainstorm, Polydor PD- 1.6077. Though self." singing leads on that free -flowing tour. It comes out the week that a tv special brought this Dylan show into millions of this long- popular group's most recent hit singles are pretty Dealers: This is a combination of hot new cuts and great- households and Dylan was featured on the cover interview of TV Guide Magazine. Dylan has never had such massive pop things like "Love Me For A Reason" and "The Proud est hits, with greats like Stevie Wonder and Bill Withers sit- exposure in his entire unique career. The album itself is a document as well as a hit package, combining standard as well One," this set includes only one number along those lines. ting in. Jones has been an increasingly hot artist on all charts. as lesser-known Dylan songs in open but energetic treatments characteristic of the up atmosphere of stadium concerts. Instead, it's dominated by funky, hip, youth oriented rock Dylan can be heard at his most energetically outgoing here. RICHARD PRYOR -Bicentennial Nigger, Warner Bros. BS cuts reminiscent of "Crazy Horses," the hit the brothers used Best cuts: "Maggie's Farm," "Idiot Wind," "I Threw It All Away," "Shelter From The Storm." 2960. As with his previous albums, Pryor stays within the in 1972 to cast off their bubblegum image. Also there are a Dealers: What more could you ask besides the exposure already given this product? Just hope you don't get soldout realm of four letter words, racial slurs and sex among the couple of excellent, disco -tinged pop numbers in the bag of before the reorders arrive. races, all delivered with cunningly slick precision. But the Barry Manilow's "It's A Miracle," and even a highly credible most impressive aspect of this live LP, is the witty and spon- soul rocker that brings to mind "Superstition." taneous way in which Pryor responds to the audience. He has Best cuts: "At The Rainbows End," "I Can't Leave A no inhibitions about anything that pours forth from his mouth Dream," "Learninin' How To Love Again," "Back On The Road and the pauses and adlibs are right on key. Again." Best cuts: "Hillbilly," "Mud Bone Goes To Hollywood," Dealers: Group returns this month on Donny & Marie's "Black & White Women," "Bicentennial Prayer." solid hit ABC variety hour. Dealers: Pryor's previous Warner LP's have sold millions.

STILLS -YOUNG BAND -Long May You Run, Warner Bros. MS2253. Although unfortunately the Stills -Young tour sup- porting this album last month halted after a few dates be- cause of a recurrence of Neil Young's throat problems, at least the album itself was cut at Criteria before any problems arose. What we are left with is one of the easiest -flowing and most satisfying albums by any splinter combination from the golden days of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Though quite 1-as«,I relaxed, the album doesn't sag in any department. Young's contributions as a writer and singer are particularly charming THE MIRACLES -The Power Of Music, Tamla T6- 344S1. and accessible, when compared to some of his darker solo Followup to the big "City Of Angels" LP, which produced the work in recent years. The reunion with Stills clearly reflects as No. 1 pop soul monster, "Love Machine," is another excellent an experience bringing out lighter qualities in Young. Format set of breezy disco numbers with production by Warren of the LP is alternate songs written and sung lead on by each "Pete" Moore, who wrote the smash of six months ago. Pretty of the co- stars, backed by smooth -running small rhythm sec- much a Stylistics spread, with the falsetto pop entries bal- tion accompaniment that perfectly complements the organic O'JAYS- Message In The Music, Philadelphia International PZ 34245 (CBS). One of the ruling groups of crossover soul anced by a couple of slow ballads. There is also a sprightly smoothness of the music. music, and a group that has been getting hotter and hotter with each of its past few albums, comes in with a new fall LP pop instrumental and a funky, socially relevant disco tune Best cuts: "Long May You Run," "Guardian Angel," "Mid- perfectly designed to take advantage of its increasingly massive acceptance as both a record act and a smash onstage that goes to the streets to hear what people are saying. This night On The Bay," "Make Love To You." trio. The bulk of the new O'Jays LP is produced and written by Ken Gamble & Leon Huff, using all the know -how and group has been getting pop and soul hits for more than 15 Dealers: This album has been awaited eagerly by CSN &Y breakthroughs they pioneered in the Philadelphia sound. Both the choral harmonies and the instrumental packaging years, and yet is as contemporary and relevant to today's fans. come across as vast, rich tapestries of sound with a pulsating rhythmic bottom layer that never lets up. The title track is a disco market as anybody. superb, surefire hit single, with its irresistably high -flying melody and crisp vocal attack. Good as the rest of this album is, Best cuts: "The Power Of Music," "Love To Make Love," CHER -I'd Rather Believe In You, Warner Bros. BS 2890. almost inevitably there is nothing quite at the rarified peak of the "Message" cut. But the rest of the cuts are far more "Let The Children Play," "The Street Of Love." Cher and Steve Barri are two of the biggest names in the his- than filler and add up to a natural top contender for soul LP of the year honors. Dealers: Act that brought Motown its first million -seller in tory of singles, and this first collaboration between them is, Best cuts: "Message In Our Music," "Paradise," "Make A Joyful Noise," "Let Life Flow." "Shop Around" is still on top. as might be expected, highly entertaining and of course com- Dealers: The O'Jays have been winning rave reviews on tour all summer. Order more units than you ever have with this mercial. Since it has been 21/2 years since "Dark Lady" and EDDIE KENDRICKS -Goin' Up In Smoke, Tamla T6- 346S1. group and stock up on catalog. Cher's last hit string, the teaming with producers Barri and It's true that there isn't much range on this album -with the Michael Omartian, who handled "Theme from 'SWAT' " and only one pretty ballad amidst nine numbers all in the same "Happy Days" this year, could be a smart move. There are a light disco vein -but one tends not to mind. Kendricks' cool, few torchy melodramas, but mostly this is a fun, uptempo al- fluid, falsetto vocal style is ideally suited to these uptempo, bum that should please Cher's many fans even if it won't win pop oriented disco confections, and while the theme of this over any non -believers. Highlights include "I Know," the Bar- album is defintely "let's party," there is a subtlety and so- bara George hit from 1962; "Flashback," a Fifth Dimension phistication to Kendricks' art that manages to avoid that feel- hit; "It's A Cryin' Shame," a 1971 Lambert & Potter chart ing of forced fun that is present on some albums in this record and "Knock On Wood," the 1966 Eddie Floyd hit. genre. Consistently pleasing approach makes the album go. Best cuts: All of those plus the single, "Long Distance Best cuts: "Goin' Up In Smoke," "The Newness Is Gone," Love Affair." "Born Again," "Thanks For The Memories," "Skeleton In Your Dealers: Sonny & Cher will be back on tv this month. Closet." Dealers: Kendrick's track record in pop is spotty, but he's MARVIN GAYE'S GREATEST HITS, Tamla T6 -348S1 (Mo- been a top 10 factor in soul for three solid years. town). Gaye's unique way with solid word imagery is recap- tured on this compilation of his powerful social commen- LITTLE MILTON -Friend Of Mine, Glades 7508 (T.K.) This taries. His soft, pulsating voice, interspersed with the clever is a fun LP of commercial blues which the veteran singer does charts by such artful arrangers as Coleridge Taylor Perkinson, with verve and enthusiasm. No tears here really because the Rene Hall and Dave Van DePitte, all lend themselves to dra mood is too slick and glossy. And while the songs lack the matics. Time has not made these previously released popular stark pulling of heart strings, Milton does convey some dark works any less impacting. five of the 11 cuts are by Gaye and sadness. This LP cut in Chicago uses a solid instrumental a collaborator. This LP only dramatizes the singer's associ- backing which helps propel Milton's B.B. King type vocal ation with solid funkiness. style. Charts by James Mack are right on the mark in terms of Best cuts: "Let's Get It On," "I Heard It Through The a modern blues beat with little screaming guitars, and some Grapevine," "Mercy Me (The Ecology)," "What's Going On." controlled female background singers adding a glossy ele- Dealers: An arresting package of topnotch commercial ment to some of the cuts. Side two is the gutsiest side. soul. Best cuts: "Friend Of Mine," "Mis -Using My Love," "Don't SKYNYRD -One More From The Road, MCA MCA2 -6001. The high-energy live album has become far more LYNYRD Turn Away," "It's All Bad News," "Bring It On Back." TOMMY BOLIN- Private Eyes, Columbia PC 34239. Bolin, than simply a second greatest hits variation to fill in between studio LPs of new material, with today's stunning quality Dealers: Milton has a reputation built on blues works and player who has evolved with Zephyr, from mobile recording equipment. Peter Frampton's live LP, which keeps surging back to the No. 1 chart the guitar player's guitar available he retains his feeling for the medium with this urban sound- is go- has this once and for all. Bands that come off well in live perofrmance are the James Gang, Deep Purple and soloed with "Teaser" position every few weeks this year, proven ing effort. ing to please his cult of fans and add scores of new ones with especially effective on live LPs. And this Skynyrd two -disk set cut at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, the group's adopted (Continued on page 76) this savory effort, his first on Columbia. Anyone who feels Bo- hometown where it first broke out of the bar ghetto is one of the most white -hot live sets imaginable. The group concen- Dennis MacKay and identified with it. But under Tom Dowd's sensitive mixing, the blazing energy Skynyrd is lin (who incidentally co- produced with trates on songs already strongly Spotlight -The most outstanding new product of the week's releases an iron - an absence of barriers. This is what basic, raunchy rock 'n' roll is all penned most of the tunes) might be locked into capable of onstage comes through with astonishing and that with the greatest potential for top of the chart placement; energy that wouldn't do injustice handed guitar bag is in for a revelation. His guitar work is about. The three lead guitars and vocalist Ronnie Van Zant blast through with demonic picks -predicted for the top halt of the chart in the opinion of the beautifully imaginative and blended with saxophones and to the Stones. One of the most all -out exciting albums of the season. The energy level is unreal. reviewer; recommended -predicted to hit the second half of the percussion for some of the finest funky and progressive rock Best cuts: "I Ain't The One," "Tuesday's Gone," "Free Bird," "Gimmie Three Steps." chart in the opinion of the reviewer, or albums of superior quality. a gold record act. and jazz -rock to come down the pike in some time. The high - Dealers: Musically, this is a giant step forward for Skynyrd, which is already consistent Albums receiving a three star rating are not listed. Review editor: point is the nine minute -plus "Post Toastee" which begins Nat Freedland; reviewers: Eliot Tiegel, Gerry Wood, Jim Fishel, Jim Ed Williams. rock and ripens into an instrumental tour de force. A super- Melanson, Is Horowitz, Harrison, Jean

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LOVE, DEVOTION, & HAPPINESS -Love Potion #7 (3:15); recommended BABYFACE -Never In My Life (1:56); producer: Not producer: A. Courtney; writer: Alvin Courtney; publisher: Jan Listed; writer: Barth: publisher: Tektra, BMI. Asi 1009. Ember, BMI. Black Magic 292 (IRDA). RAY CONNIFF -Theme From Police Story (2:28); producers: Record has the slick, MOR -pop sound of a Carpenters hit, Jack Gold and Ray Conniff; writer: J. Goldsmith; publisher: with the same overdub sweetening and general care in pro- nPopn%° Screen Gems-Columbia, BMI. Columbia 3- 10416. duction. Male singer's vocals on this easy pop number are in the smooth James Taylor bag. Lady producer: STARLAND VOCAL BAND -California Day (3:35); pro- ALBERT HAMMOND- Moonlight (3:07); publisher: PAPA'S RESULTS Looking For A ducer: Milton Okun; writer: Bill Danoff; publisher: Cherry Charlie Calello; writers: A. Hammond & C.B. Sager; -I'm Song (3:28); pro- ducer: David Crawford: writers: Jerome Evans, David N. Craw- Lane, ASCAP. Windsong 10785 (RCA). "California Day" is a Not Listed. Epic 8 -50277 (CBS). èCounIry ford, Charles Wright; publishers: Startingate, BMI. & Oat- Papas classic contemporary update of the Mamas & the pop "MR. PIANO" ROGER WILLIAMS -Cast Your Fate To The Wind complete with wide -spaced vocal har- meal, ASCAP. Mastertrack 2032 (IRDA). The pop soul sound "California Dreaming," MEL TILLIS -Come On Home (2:33); producer: Jim (2:58); producer: Mike Curb: writer: Vince Guaraldi; pub- of the Sylvers' Fever" is recalled in this, with The new song is totally upbeat in its conception "Boogie perhaps mony chords. Vienneau: writer: Jeff Lopez; publisher: Tuffy, ASCAP. MGM lisher: Unichappell, BMI. MCA 40625. a more It celebrates simple joys of life in the sunshine, even slightly subtle disco beat. Essentially the quality though. MG- 14850. Two labels battle with Titis product this week- of this kind of life now youthful, contemporary soul style the Jackson Five intro- referring lyrically to old daydreams end and the aftermath could be two potent Tillis records duced seven years ago. becoming real. Of course, this foursome's debut single "After- climbing the chart simultaneously. This is a catchy, smooth, noon Delight" was No. 1. uptempo number featuring Tillis at his mellow best. MIKE FINNIGAN -Saved By The Grace Of Your Love (2:43); producer: Jerry Wexler; writers: William D. Smith -Da- MEL TILLIS -Good Woman Blues (2:50); producers: Mel vid Palmer; publishers: Patramani /Drunken Boat, BMI. recommended Tillis -John Virgin; writer: Ken McDuffie; publisher: Sawgrass. FusE Time Around Warner Bros. 8264. Excellent Jerry Wexler production on this BMI. MCA 40627. Heavy on the bass line and drums, almost pro- r &b number that contrasts Finnigan's gritty, powerful vocals GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS -So Sad The Song (4:02); reminiscent of Waylon Jennings' pounding drive, except this Lon- with near A fervent, ducer: Michael Masser; writers: Michael Masser, Gerry Coffin; LONNIE JORDAN -Grey Rainy Days (3:33); producer: sweeping strings the end of the tune. uses much more sharp steel and dobro than a Jennings effort. nie Jordan; writers: LeRoy "Lonnie" Jordan /Susan Buckner/ uptempo performance. publishers: Screen Gems, BMI, and Prints St., ASCAP. Bud - Again, a steady and strong singing job by Tillis. Deborah Pratt /Jerry Goldstein; publishers: Far Out & River dah 544. STEVE DAVIS -Up There With You (3:05); producer: Billy JOHNNY DUNCAN -Thinkin' Of A Rendezvous (3:22); pro- Jordan, ASCAP. U.A. XW873. A few months after Lee Oskar of Sherrill; writers: N. Tennant -S. Davis -D. Darst; publisher: Al BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS- You're The One (3:11); producer: ducer: Billy Sherrill; writers: ThrockmortonBobby got a hit album, and a good -sized single with "BLT," the Sonny War Sher- Thomas -W.D. Smith; publishers: Gallico, BMI. Epic 8-50284 (CBS). Classy, low -key Bill Bob James: waters: D.C. Braddock; publisher: Tree, BMI. Columbia 3- 10417. Coming group's keyboardist arrives with this number that should production on this cool pop item that has a subtle country Lady Casey /Patra, BMI. Columbia 3- 10400, rill off a No. 4 hit with "Stranger," Duncan offers a beguiling bal- have War's usual appeal to r &b, pop and easy listening fronts. flavor. Davis' singing style is like a more refined Leon Russell. in bag of War's cur- JOAN ARMATRADING -Love And Affection (4:28); producer: lad aided by brilliant background vocalizing that occasionally Tune segues between a mellow sound the a ap- RUDY LOVE AND THE LOVE FAMILY -Ain't Nuthin' Spooky Glyn Johns; writer: Joan Armatrading; publisher: Almo, surges into the foreground for a powerful effect. Great bal- rent top 10 single "Summer" and funkier, more biting (3:56); R. Love and B. writers: R. Love. ASCAP.A &M 1865. ance between Duncan's voice, the femalb background voice proach. producers: Curington; and tasteful guitar and string work. D. Love & R. Wilson; publishers: JAMF /Luv-Fam, BMI. Calla VALDY -Peter And Lou (3:36); producer: Claire Lawrence; DAVID CASSIDY -Gettin' It In The Street (3:27); producers: 112 (ATV). Raucous male lead vocals reminiscent of Sly Stone JERRY REED -Remembering (2:46); producers: Chet At- writer: C. Woods; publishers: Papa Bear & Oceanides, BMI. Gerry Beckley and David Cassidy; writers: Cassidy -Beckley; or Wild Cherry highlight this gritty r &b number, but there is kins -Jerry Reed; writer: Jerry Reed; publisher: Vector, BMI. A &M 1863. Ballad has the warm, heartfelt vocals of a Glen publishers: Frozen Nose /Warner Bros., ASCAP. RCA 10788. also some well- integrated female backup. Intriguing lyric RCA 1H- 10784. Reed reaches back into his illustrious song - Campbell, but really takes off in a glorious mid -tempo chil- about "a who was always of his GEOFF MULDAUR AND BONNIE RAM-Since I've Been With Steppinfetchet" afraid writing past to expose once again what could be the best song dren's chorus that is an irresistible hook. Some great sax shadow. but I betcha he was just getting paid. You Babe (3:03); producer: Trevor Lawrence: writer: Ronnie he has ever written. Haunting melody and lyrics showcased in work gives this a sophisticated edge that keeps it from being Baron; publisher: Ninth Ethereal, BMI. Reprise 1370 (Warner a sterling Reed release that receives substantial guitar contri- syrupy as are some songs that are this openly joyous. And Picks -a top 30 chart tune in the opinion of the review panel which Bros.). butions from Reed and Atkins. past hits like "Everything Is Beautiful" and "Playground In voted for the selections published this week; recommended -a tune LARRY GROCE -The Bumper Sticker Song (3:20); producer: My Mind" have proved that there is always pop -MOR accept- predicted to land on the Hot 100 between 31 and 100. Review editor - Nat Freedland. C. Randolph Nauert; writer: Larry Groce; publishers: Day- ance for an excellent record of this kind. break /Bonton /Peaceable Kingdom, ASCAP. Curb 8211 recommended (Warner Bros.). FREDDY WELLER -Room 269 (3:09); producer: Billy Sherrill; JESSE WINCHESTER -The Brand New Tennessee Waltz writer: F. Weller; publisher: Roadmaster, BMI. Columbia 3- Billboard's Recommended LPs (3:27); producers: Jesse Winchester. Marty Harris & Chuck 10411. Gray; writer: Jesse Winchester; publisher: Fourth Floor, MARGO SMITH -Take My Breath Away (2:49); producer: ASCAP. Bearsville 0311 (Warner Bros.). page 74 Nation, United Artists UA- Norro Wilson; writers: Margo Smith -Norris D. Wilson; publish- Continued from RODERICK FALCONER -New LA651-G. This is one of the more musical first albums from an SYNERGY -Classical Gas (2:58); producer: Marty Scott; ers: Jicobi. BMI /AI Gallico. BMI. Warner Bros. WBS 8261. artist who was primarily a poet before getting into recording. writer: M. Williams: publisher: Irving, BMI. Passport 7907 OVERSTREET -Young Girl (2:59); producer: Ron TOMMY Falconer has a David Bowie type of approach, in that his (ABC). Chaney; writer: J. Fuller; publishers: Warner /Tamerlane, songs come from a science -fiction prophecy of desolation (3:10); BMI. ABC /Dot DOA- 17657. CRACKERS -The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine (Anymore) Country viewpoint. But he has a more varied concept than the straight producer: Lenny Roberts; writers: Bob Gaudio -Bob Crewe: GUY CLARK -Texas Cookin' (3:20); producer: Neil Wilburn: Ziggy Stardust personna. His voice is not wide- ranging, but publishers: Seasons Four & Saturday, BMI. Warner Bros. a writer: Guy Clark; publisher: Sunbury, ASCAP. RCA PB- 10781. BILL ANDERSON- Peanuts And Diamonds And Other Jew- surprisingly communicative. He sounds quite bluesy for lit- 8265. els, MCA 2222. Solid set from Anderson who takes his whis- erature- trained Englishman. There is a cool but most inter- MARY LOU TURNER -Love It Away (2:42); writer: Linda Dar- pering style to 10 selections. Four of the songs were written esting talent at work here. At times the sound is downright rell: publisher: Excellorec, BMI. MCA MCA -40620. by him. Some of the cuts were produced by Buddy Killen, oth- Dylanesque. GORDON LIGHTFOOT -The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald ers by Owen Bradley, but the LP doesn't suffer from a split Best cuts: "Play It Again," "Time Will Tell," "Born Too !r11/Mj* (5:57); producers. Lenny Waronker-Gordon Lightfoot: writer. personality because of Anderson's consistent style. Instru- Late," "Radio." Gordon Lightfoot: publisher: Moose, CAPAC. Reprise RPS mentation is almost as laidback as Anderson's voice. The al- Dealers: Good for college stores. bum is with some welcome uptempo numbers such 1369. balanced CALDERA- Capitol ST 11571. This sextet successfully as the clever "Liars One, Believers Zero" to keep things lively. STELLA PARTON- You've Crossed My Mind (3:12); producer: merges Latin elements with rock energies and jazz improvisa- Soul More strings than usual for an Anderson album. is Bob Dean; writers: Bob G. Dean /Stella Parton: publishers: tion for a fusion brand of music. Wayne Henderson the pro- Best cuts: "Peanuts And Diamonds," "Meanwhile Back In ducer and he slyly slips his trombone in on several spots (al- THE WHISPERS- Living Together (In Sin) (4:06); pro- Dean's List. ASCAP /Myownah, BMI. IRDA 315A. Cleveland," "Your Love Blows Me Away," "Liars One, Be- he's not credited as a sideman). There are impressive ducer: Norman Harris: writers: V. McCoy. Cobb; publishers: though HANK WILLIAMS -Why Don't You Love Me (2:25); writer: lievers Zero," "We've Got It All," "Daddy You Know What." Barrio -Tamerlane, BMI. Soul Train 10773 solos from Jorge Strunz on electric guitar; Eduardo del Van McCoy /Warner Hank Williams; Fred Rose, BMI. MGM MG-14849. publisher: Dealers: Anderson's fans should give him another winning piano and synthesizer; Steve Tavaglione on flutes (RCA). This couple's friends and relatives may not come on electric album. and saxes. Carolyn Dennis does some clever vocal tricks in around, but at least they have each other. So goes the lyric of JOEL SONNIER- Showboat Gambler (2:34); producer: Glenn melody instruments. The emphasis is on this touching, Stylistics -type ballad co- written by Van McCoy. Keener; writer. D. Scale: publishers: Dawnbreaker/Cold Zink. unison with several fleet moving works with catchy charts. The direct, adult theme is handled tastefully, with under- BMI. Mercury 73824. "Out Of The Blue" a hauntingly melancholy Best cuts: "Coastin'," "Exaltation," stated strings and horns providing STATLER BROTHERS -Thank God I've Got You (2:17); pro- (with a quasi -funky flavor). mellow soul ballad vocal harmonies and soft - backup for the ducer: Jerry Kennedy; writer: D. Reid; publisher: American eClassical Dealers: Henderson, formerly with the Crusaders, can be sung lead voice. Cowboy, BMI. Mercury 73846. BIZET: CARMEN -Troyanos /Domingo /London Philhar- an asset if the public identifies him with this new act. Did It For Me (2:58); producer: Marc AL WILSON -You BRIAN SHAW -Showdown (2:18); producer: Dave Burgess: monic (Solti), London OSA 13115. Solti is billed above the ROB GALBRAITH -Throw Me A Bone, RCA APL1 -1747. The Walter Heath, Kaye L. Dunham; publishers: singers here and may well in Gordon; writers: writer: Jerry Fuller; publisher: Fullness, BMI. IRDA R- 306 -A. this be another those rare exam- front -and -back cover shots on this album suggest that this is Jasmine /Seven Valleys, ASCAP. Playboy 6085. The protagon- ples where a conductor provides the main sales impetus in an going to be off -the -wall material, but the real surprise here is ist of this rousing midtempo lovesong was apparently a gen- opera packages. "Carmen" collectors will want to hear for that all of the songs work on two levels. There is some very uine selfish wretch until he found true love with a lady who themselves how Sir Georg has constructed from the two dia- satire of country, blues and rock. but it is all very taught him how to give and feel, via her own sweet example. log versions of the much -arranged work his own sequence, clever and all of the numbers work well in their own right. Wilson can't be stopped when he has fine material and solid different in detail from others on disk. Soloists are good, Tro- subtle, It's just some of the style excesses and lyric passages that tip mainstream soul production like this. His singing here com- yanos reasonably sexy in the title role, and the men properly off there's a blues take -off that has a line about how, "I municates as powerfully as it cooks. virile. But it remains Solti's show. that wanna be your screen door lover." Galbraith's vocal style is in Easy Dealers: A commercial set of high potential. Will keep cash Listening the warm country bag of a Charlie Rich, and there's a sophis- registers active well into the remainder of the season. recommended tication to the approach here that registers. MAC DAVIS -Every Now And Then (3:15); producer: Rick Best cuts: "Just Be You," "I Majored In Jive," "300 I producer: THE THREE DEGREES -What Did For Love (3:30); Hall; writer: M. Davis: publishers: Screen -Gems BMI & Song Pounds Of Hongry," "Damn It All," "They Still Holler Boogie." Hamlisch; publishers: Brad Shapiro; writers: E. Kleban-M. Painter, BMI. Columbia 3- 10418. A pretty midtempo ballad Dealers: Very clever cover art will hook consumers. In- 8 -50283 Wren, BMI & American Compass, ASCAP. Epic about sticking it out through the bad times because great store play will let them know that there's substance here. (CBS). things happen to everybody "Every Now And Then." The lyr- FirsE Time GUY CLARK -Texas Cooking, RCA APL1 -1944. Most of the has ever done and Ar?id ics are as meaningful as anything Davis GENERAL JOHNSON -Don't Walk Away (3:33); producers: songs on this set are ballads in the Kris Kristofferson bag, but flows along in neat style. Davis puts the message DAN HARTMAN- Images, Blue Sky PZ 34322 (Columbia). General Johnson and Rick Chertoff; writer: General Johnson; the tune that showcase Clark's Former there are several distinctive numbers across effectively with singing understated enough to avoid lead singer, writer, guitarist and producer of the Ed- publisher: Music In General, BMI. Arista 0203. own identity. There are two uptempo entries that have a great any hint of maudlinity. gar Winter Group is a talented singer and songwriter with a gospel fervor, a definitive country square dance and a folk FAMILY AFFAIR -Love Hustle (7:10); producer: Not Listed; knack for writing songs with commercial hooks. His voice has Always Tomorrow (Theme Song song in the early '60s Peter, Paul & Mary style. Clark is writers: TrentHatch: publishers: Leede and Jacktone, ASCAP. TONY BENNETT- There's - diverse range, suitable for mellow laments and heavy rockers. United Way Of America) (2:01); producer: Not Listed; backed by some of the biggest names in the progressive wing Pye 124 (ATV). Hartman avoids monotony by varying styles, from the disco & Sammy Cahn; publisher: TOBILL, of country, including Emmylou Harris, Jerry Jeff Walker, Way - writers: Torria Zito sounding "The Party's In The Back Room," to the r &b -fla- Then There Was The Blues (3:42); THE CRUSADERS -And ASCAP. Improv 6976. Bennett in classic groove with his big - lon Jennings and Hoyt Axton. Production from Chips Moman vored I pub- "If Only Were Stronger." The backup unit includes producer. Stewart Levine: writer: N. "Stix" Hooper; is a soaring song about in Nashville. sound, big -band ballad style. This Rick Derringer, Clarence Clemons, Ronnie Montrose, Randy lisher: Four Knights, BMI. Blue Thumb 270 (ABC). wide exposure Best cuts: "Texas Cookin'," "The Ballad Of Laverne And hopes for a better tomorrow. It is bound to get Brecker and Edgar Winter. as new theme for United Way national charity drive. The Captain Flint," "Me I'm Feelin' The Same," "Virginia's Real." CHUCK ARMSTRONG -Give Me All Your Sweet Lovin' (2:38); the Best cuts: "Hear My Song," "Thank You For The Good provided lyrics and the arrangements are Dealers: These songs have the unique hoe -down country producers: Maria Tynes & George Kerr; writers: Maria Tynes, great Sammy Cahn Times," "Can't Stand In The Way Of Love," "The Party's In of what Nelson Riddle charted so well for flavor of "Thank God I'm A Country Boy," which means a Drake McGilbery; publishers: Lerobal & 5th, BMI. R &R much in the vein The Back Room." crossover single is not an impossibility. 15313. Bennett and Sinatra. Dealers: Expect heavy airplay.

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1 15 PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC -wild Cherry 35 36 8 SUPERSTAR -Paul Davis 79 3 LOVE OF MY LIFE -Gino Vannelli CHA WBM (Robert Parissi), R. Parissi, Epic/Sweet City 850225 (Paul Davis), P. Davis, Bang 726 (Web IV) (Gila Vannelli, Joe Vannelli, Geoff Emerick), G. Vannelli, ABM 1861 ALM

3 16 I'D REALLY LOVE TO 40 7 SUNRISE -Eric Carmen WBM 80 3 YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A STAR (To Be In My (Jimmy lenner), E. Carmen, Arista 0200 * SEE YOU TONIGHT - England Dan 8 John Ford Coley WBM Show)-Marilyn McCoo 8 Billy Davis Jr. (Kyle lehning), P. McGee, Big Tree 16069 (Atlantic) 41 6 YOU ARE THE WOMAN- Firetall ' (Don Davis), J. Dean, J. Glover, ABC 12208 CPP WBM (Jim Mason), R. Roberts. Atlantic 3335 4 18 A FIFTH OF BEETHOVEN -Walter Murphy 8 The Big Apple Band 42 5 THE WRECK OF THE EDMUND 71 65 8 HARD WORK -John Handy 45073 CPP (RFT Music Publishing Corporation), W. Murphy, Private Stock * (Esmond Edwards), J. Handy, ABC /Impulse 31005 WBM FITZGERALD- Gordon Lightfoot 12 (Shake, Shake, Shake) (Lenny Waronker, Gordon htfoot), G. Lightfoot, 4 2 WBM TARR & PROFESSOR Reprise ke, Li; 72 37 10 DOCTOR SHAKE YOUR BOOTY -K.C. 8 The Sunshine Band CPP FETHER -Alan Parsons Project (Harry Wayne Casey. Richard Finch), H.W. Casey, R. Finch. TK 1019 Newton-John 39 33 8 DON'T STOP BELIEVIN' - Olivia (Alan Parsons), E. Woodson. A. Parsons, 20th Century 2297 CPP (John Farrar), J. Farrar, MCA 40600 ALM 6 13 LOWDOWN -Bo: Scaggs (Joe Wisert), B. Scaggs, D. Parch, Columbia 310367 WBM 47 4 FERNANDO-Abba 73 75 3 SATIN SHEETS - Bellamy Brothers * W.A. 8248 CPP (Phil Gernhard, Tony Scotti), Ramsey, Warner /Curb (Benny Anderson, Bjorn Ulvaeus), B. Anderson, B. Ulvaeus, 7 13 DEVIL WOMAN -Cliff Richard S. Anderson, Atlantic 3346 CPP N. 40514 (MCA) CHA 1 (Bruce Welch), Authors, T. Britten, Rocket 84 3 IT'S ONLY LOVE -z z Top 48 5 THE BEST DISCO IN TOWN Ritchie Family W 12 SUMMER -war - (Bill Ham), Gibbons, Hill, Beard, London 241 8 (Jacques Morals, Ritchie Rome), J. Morals, R. Rome, H. Belolo, P. Hart), (Jerry Goldstein),Mil S. L.le, Brown, M. Dickerson, J. Goldstein, * Marlin 3306 (TK) L. Jordan, C. Miller, L. Oskar,OsH.kar, H. Scott, United Artists 834 CHA 87 2 NICE 'N' NAASTY- Salsoul Orchestra 46 6 TAKE A HAND -Rick Springfield (Vincent Montana Jr.), V. Montana Jr., Salsoul 2011 (Caytronics) 9 1 IF YOU LEAVE ME NOW-Chicago (Mark K. Smith), R. Springfield, Chelsea 3051 B3 (James William Cuercio), P. Cotera, Columbia 310390 CPP 86 2 MORE THAN A FEELING - Boston 50 5 YOU ARE MY $TARSHIP- Norman Connors Boylan, Tonz Scholz), T. Scholz, Epic 8 -50266 13 7 DISCO DUCK (Part 1)-Rick Dees 8 His Cast Of Idiots (John * (Skip Drinkwater, Jerry Schoenbaum), M. Henderson, Buddah 542 ALM (Bobby Manuel), R. Dees, RSO 857 (Polydor) WBM YOU GOTTA MAKE YOUR OWN 44 32 8 I CAN'T HEAR YOU NO MORE/ 10 5 17 YOU'LL NEVER FIND ANOTHER MUSIC IS MY LIFE -Helen Reddy SUNSHINE -Neil Sedaka Rawls LOVE LIKE MINE -Lou I Appere 8 Neil Sedaka), N. Sedaba, H. Greenfield, (Joe Wisert), C. King, G. Coffin /A. Gordon, Capitol 4312 CPP (Robert (Kenneth Gamble. Leon Hatt), K. Gamble, L Muff, Rocket 40614 (MCA) WBM B-3 Philadelphia International 3592 (Epic) 52 5 DID YOU BOOGIE (With Your Baby)- W Flash Cadillac 8 The Continental Kids GIVE IT UP (Turn It Loose)- Tyrone Davis 11 11 13 SAY YOU LOVE ME- Fleetwood Mac C=10 (Joe Renzetti, David Chackler), R. McQueen. Private Stock 45079 CPP (Leo Graham), L. Graham, Columbia 3-10388 (Fleetwood Mac, Keith Olsen), McVie, Reprise 1356 (Warner Bros.) CPP 56 3 LIKE A SAD SONG -John Denver 89 12 12 10 WITH YOUR LOVE - Jefferson Starship 2 IT'S A LONG WAY THERE -Little River Band W (Milton Ohun), J. Denver, RCA 10774 (Larry Cox, Jefferson Starship), M. Balin, Covington, à (Glenn Wheatley, Little River Band), Goble. Harvest 4318 (Capitol) CPP Smith, Grunt 10746 (RCA) 57 NADIA'S THEME (The Young & The 90 2 GIMME YOUR MONEY PLEASE- Bachman-Turner * Restless)-Barry Vorzon r. Perry Vorz Jr. 16 9 STILL THE ONE -O Overdrive (Randy Bachman), C.F. Turner. Mercury 73843 ( Phonogram) CPP (Chuck Plotkin), I. Hall, J. Hall, Asylum 45336 ALM (Barry( De Voaon, Perry Bouin Jr.), B. De Vorzon, P. Botkin Jr., ABM 1856 CPP THAT THING -lames Brown 15 15 A LITTLE BIT MORE -Dr. Hook 81 49 7 GET UP OFFA (lames Brown), D. Brown, D. Brown, Y. Brown, Polydor 14326 CHA (Ron Haffkine), B. Gosh, Capitol 4280 CPP 48 34 24 KISS AND SAY GOODBYE - Manhattans Fr. (Manhattans Prod. 8 Bobby Martin), W. Lovett, Columbia 3-10310 B -3 17 11 GETAWAY- Earth, Wind 8 Fire 82 43 8 POPSICLE TOES-Michael sea13s W (Maurice White, Charles Stepney), B. Taylor, P. Cor, 49 27 11 STREET SINGIN' -Lady Flash (Tommy LiPuma), M. Franks, Reprise 1360 (Warner Bros.) WBM Columbia 3-10373 HAN (Barry Manilow, Ron Dante), B. Manilow, A. Anderson, no 852 (Polydor) B -3 83 54 25 TURN THE BEAT AROUND-Vicki sue Robinson -Hall E. Dates 20 10 SHE'S GONE- 10562 HAN -Average White Band (Warren Schatz), P. Jackson, G. Jackson. RCA (Aril Mardin), D. Hall, J. Oates, Atlantic 3332 CHA 60 4 QUEEN OF MY SOUL (Rrif Mardin), H. Stuart, Atlantic 3354 WBM 19 15 WHAM BAM- Silver 94 2 THE END IS NOT IN SIGHT CPP 62 3 THE RUBBERBAND MAN-spinnersAN W (Torn Sellers. Clive Davis), R. Geils, Arista 0189 I (Thom Bell), L. Creed, T. Bell, Atlantic 3355 B -3 (The Country Tune) - Amazing Rhythm Aces (Barry "Byrd" Burton), N.R. Smith, ABC 12202 WBM 18 18 14 WHO'D SHE COO -Ohio Players 70 2 LOVE SO RIGHT -Bee Gees M. Pierce, (Ohio Players), W. Beck, J. Williams, M. Jones, (Bee Gees, Albhy Galuten, Karl Richardson), E. Gibb, R. Gibb, CHA 85 45 7 Funk Railroad Mercury 73814 ( Phonogram) M. Gibh, RSO 859 (Polydor) WBM CAN YOU DO IT-Grand (Frank zappa), R. Stroet, T. Gordy. MCA 40590 CPP 21 6 THAT'LL BE THE DAY -Linda Ronstadt 63 3 DON'T THINK ... FEEL -Neil Diamond Petty, Asylum 45340 HAN * (Robbie Robertson), N. Diamond, Columbia 3 -10405 CPP (Peter Asher), J. Allison, B. Holly, N. 1í HOME TONIGHT -Aerosmith (lack Douglas and Aerosmith), S. Tyler, Columbia 3-10407 WBM 20 10 13 YOU SHOULD BE DANCING -Bee Gees 54 51 24 LOVE IS ALIVE -Gary Wright WBM (Bee Gees, Albhy Galuten, Karl Richardson). Bee Gees, (Gary Wright), G. Wright, Warner Bros. 8143 87 91 3 MY SWEET SUMMER SUITE -Love Unlimited Orchestra RSO 853 (Polydor) 1 55 53 24 GET CLOSER -Seals 8 Crofts (Barry White), B. White, 20th Century 2301 i 23 7 ROCK'N ME -Sfere Miller Band (Louie Shelton), J. Seals, D. Crofts, Warner Bros. 8190 WBM (Steve Miller), S. Miller, Capitol 4323 BB 88 92 2 MADE TO LOVE YOU -Gary Wright 4 GOOFUS- carpenters 61 (Gary Wright), G. Wright, Warner Bros. 8250 WBM 22 22 13 SHOWER THE PEOPLE -lames Taylor (Richard Carpenter), W. King, W. Harold, G. Khan. A851 1859 B -3 (Lenny Waronker, Russ Titelman), I. Taylor, Warner Bros. 8222 WBM 85 2 JUST TO BE CLOSE TO YOU - Commodores THE FEZ - steely Dan YOU City Rollers (James (Gary Katz), D. Fagen, W. Becker, P.L. Griffin, ABC 12222 35 4 I ONLY WANT TO BE WITH -Bay Carmichael, Commodores), L. Richie, Commodores, * (Jimmy lenner), M. Hawker, I. Raymond, Arista 0205 CHA Motown 1402 CPP I NEVER CRY -Alice Cooper 26 11 MAGIC MAN -Heart 77 2 DO YOU FEEL -Peter Frampton (Bob Ezrin), Cooper, Wagner, Warner Bros. 8228 WBM ltr ALM (Mike Flicker), A. Wilson. N. Wilson, Mushroom 7011 CPP * (Peter Frampton), P. Frampton, ABM 1867 91 88 5 ONE FOR THE MONEY (Part 1)- Whispers 25 14 13 DON'T GO BREAKING 59 58 10 FUNNY HOW TIME SLIPS AWAY - Dorothy Moore ("The Harris Machine" Norman Harris), J. Ailens, J. Bellmon, (Tom Couch, James Stroud, Wolf Stephenson), W. Nelson, HEART -Elton John 8 Kiki Dee 4F V. Drayton, R. Turner, Soul Train 10700 (RCA) B -3 MY Malato 1033 (TK) B -3 (Gus Dudgeon), A. Orson. C. Blanche, Rocket 40585 (MCA) MCA 82 2 THIS ONE'S FOR YOU -Barry Manilow 92 93 2 COWBOY SONG -Thin Lizzy 8 ONE LOVE IN MY LIFETIME -Diana Ross 28 (Ron Dante, Barry Manilow), B. Manilow, M. Panzer Arista 0206 B -3 (John Attack), lynott, Downey, Mercury 73841 (Phonogram) WBM (Lawrence Brown), T. McFaddin, L. Brown, L. Perry, Motown 1398 CPP * 71 3 MESSAGE IN OUR MUSIC- nays 93 WANNA MAKE LOVE -Sun 31 9 (Don't Fear) THE REAPER -Blue Oyster Cult 1=0 Huff, W (Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff), K. Gamble, K. Gamble, L. 4254 (Murray Krugman, Sandy Pearlman, David Lucas), D. Roeser, (Beau Ray Fleming, Byron Byrd), B. Byrd, Capitol Philadelphia International 3601 (Epic) B -3 Columbia 3 -10384 CPP 94 100 2 LET'S BE YOUNG TONIGHT- lermaine Jackson 72 3 I GOT TO KNOW- starbuck 28 25 17 HEAVEN MUST BE MISSING AN ANGEL (Michael L Smith), M.L Smith, D. Daniels Motown 1401 CPP (Bruck Blackman, Mike Clark), B. Blackman, Privates Stock 45104 HAN (Part 1)- Tavares l (Freddie Perren), K. St. Lewis, F. Penen, Capitol 4270 CPP 74 4 ANYTHING YOU WANT -John Valenti 95 95 4 SWEET SUMMER MUSIC - Attitudes (Bob Cullen), J. Valenti, J. Spinzsola, (Attitudes), P. Stallworth, C. Higgins, G. Bottiglier, * America 7625 (Capitol) WBM 29 24 13 LET 'EM IN -wings Ariola Dark Horse 10011 (ABM) (Paul McCartney), P. McCartney, Capitol 4293 HAN 64 64 6 HARVEST FOR THE WORLD -Islet' Brothers 96 97 3 SUN, SUN, SUN, Pt. 1 -lakki 44 4 BETH -Kiss (Isley Brothers), E. Isley, M. Isley, C. Jasper, R. Isley, (lohnnyymelfi), lohnnymelfi, Pyramid 8004 (Roulette) (Bob Ezrin for Migration Prod., a Rock Steady Prod.), P. Criss, O. Isley, R. Isley, T -Neck 2261 (Epic) S. Penridge, B. Ezrin /P. Stanley, B. Finn, Casablanca 863 ALM 65 66 9 THE MORE YOU DO IT (The More I'LL PLAY THE FOOL -Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band ( 971 MASQUERADE George Benson (Sandy Linzer), S. Browder, Jr., RCA 10762 31 29 16 THIS - Like It Done To Me)- Ronnie Oyson (Tommy GPuma), L Russell, Warner Bros. 8209 CPP (Marvin Yancy, Chuck Jackson), M. Yancy, C. Jackson, Columbia 3 -10356 CHA 98 55 17 ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC -Beach Boys -Beach Boys 39 6 IT'S O.K. (Brian Wilson), C. Berry, Brother /Repose 1354 (Warner Bros.) BB (Brian Wilson), B. Wilson, M. Love, Brother /Reprise 1368 76 MR. MELODY Natalie Cole ALM 3 - (Warner Bros.) 4238 CHA (Chuck Jackson. Marvin Yancy), C. Jackson, M. Yancy, Capitol 99 59 16 GOT TO GET YOU INTO MY LIFE -The Beatles Martin), J. Lennon, P. McCartney, Capitol 4274 WBM BABY I LOVE YOUR WAY -Peter Frampton (George 33 30 14 67 68 4 TEDDY BEAR'S LAST RIDE -Diana Williams (Peter Frampton), P. Frampton, A8M 1832 ALM (Bill Denny for Dottie Prod.), D. Royal, B. Burnette, Capitol 4317 CPP 100 61 6 HOWZAT- Sherbet 38 7 GET THE FUNK OUT MA FACE Brothers Johnson Prod. tr - MUSKRAT LOVE - captain o Tennille (Sherbet, Richard Lush for Sherbet Record (Quincy Jones), Q. Jones, G. Johnson, L. Johnson. ABM 1851 ALM B -3 (Captain 8 Toni Tennille), W.A. Ramsey, ABM 1870 (Australia), G. Porter, T. Mitchell, MCA 40610

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Licensee)fus (Leo Feist. ASCAP) 56 If You Leave Me Now (Big Elk/ Magic Man (Andorra, ASCAP) 24 'Queen Of My Soul (Average, Take A Hand (Portal /Pocket Full This Masquerade (Skyhill, BMI) 31 HOT 100 A- (Publisher- Got To Get You lot Life Polish Prince, ASCAP) e Z- Message In Our Music (Mighty ASCAP) 50 Of Tunes, BMU 42 This One's For You (Kamakazi, A Fifth OI Beethoven (RFT, BMI)...., 3 Don't Go Breaking My Heart (Big (Madre, BMI) 99 It's A Long Way There (Australian Three, BMI) 61 Rock And Roll Music (Arc. 8M1) 98 Teddy Bear's Last Ride BMI) 60 A Little Bit More (Bygosh, ASCAP).. 14 Pig/Leeds. ASCAP) 25 Hard Work (Hard Work. BMI) 71 Tumbleweed, BMI) 79 More Than A Feeling (Pure. BMI).... 76 Rock'n Me (Sailor. ASCAP) 2l (Cedarwood. BMU 67 Turn The Beat Around (Sunvurn/ Behewn (John Farrar, Harvest For The World ( Bovina. It's O.K. (Brother, BMI) 32 Mr. Melody (Jays Enterprises/ Anything You Want (Mints. BMI) 63 Satin Sheets (Wishbone. ASCAP) 73 That'll Be The Day (MPL Dunbar, BMI) 83 DOBMUtop 39 64 It's Only Love (Hornstein, BMI) 74 Chappell, ASCAP) 66 Baby, I Love Your Way (Almo/ ) Say You Love Me (Centon. BMI 11 Communications. BMI) 19 Don't Think ... Feel (Stonebndge, Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel Just To Be Close To You (Jobete/ Muskrat Love (Wishbone, ASCAP)... 68 Wanna Make Love (Glenwood/ Fram.Dee. ASCAP) 33 (Shake. Shake. Shake) Shake Your ASCAP) 53 (Bull Pen /Ferree -Vibes. ASCAP). 28 Commodores Entertainment, My Sweet Summer Suite (Sa -Nette/ The Best Disco In Town (Can't Osmosis, ASCAP) 93 Beth /Detroit Rock City (Cafe Booty (Sherylyn, BMD 4 ( Fernando (Artwork, ASCAP) 40 Home Tonight (Daksel /Song 8 ASCAP) 57 January, BM!) 87 Stop, BMI) 41 With Your Love (Diamondback, Amencana /Kiss, ASCAP/All By Funny How Time Slips Away (Tree Dance 8 Vindaloo, BMI) 86 Kiss And Say Goodbye She s Gone (Unichappell, BMI) 16 Fear) The Reaper (B. BMI) 12 Myself. BMI) Nadia's Theme (The Young 8 The (Don't O'Cult. 30 BMI) 59 Howzat (Leeds, ASCAP) 100 (Nattahnam /Blackwood, BMI) 48 Restless) (Screen Gems- Shower The People (Country Road. ASCAP) 27 Wham Bam Shang- A-Lang Can You Do It (Jobete, ASCAP/ 47 BMI) 22 Getaway (Kahmba, BMI) 15 I Can't Hear You No More (Screen Let's Be Young Tonight (Jobete, Columbia. BMI) The End Is Not In Sight (Fourth (Colgems. ASCAP) 17 Stone Agate. BMI) 85 Get Closer (Dawnbreaker, BMI) 55 Gems-Columbia BMI/ ASCAP/Stone Diamond, BMI) 94 Nice 'N' Naasty (Lucky Three/ Still The One (Siren, BMI) 13 Floor, ASCAP) 84 Who'd She Coo (Tight, BMI) 18 Cowboy Song (R.S.O., ASCAP) 92 Get Up Oita That Thing Koppelman.Bandier, BMI) 44 Let 'Em In (MPL Communications/ Anatom, BMI) 75 Street Singin' (Kami Kazi /Angel The Fez (ABC /Dunhill and You Are My Starship (Electrocord, I Got To Know (Brother Bill's. ATV, BMI) 29 Dust. BMI) 49 Devil Woman (Chappell. ASCAP) 6 (Dynatone /Belinda /Unichappell. Toe For The Money (Part 1) E.L.D.G., BMI) 89 ASCAP) 43 Did You Boogie (With Your Baby) BMI) 81 ASCAP) 62 Like A Sad Song (Cherry Lane. (Golden Fleece /Hip Trip Music Summer (Far Out, ASCAP) 7 The More You Do It (The More I You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Get The Funk Outta Ma Face I Only Wanna Be With You ASCAP) 46 Writers, BMI) 91 Sun, Sun. Sun Pt. 1 (Southern. (Goblet. BMI) 45 It Done To Me) (Jay's Be In My Show) (Groovesvilk, (Kidaka /Goulgris. BMI) 34 (Chappell. ASCAP) 23 Love Of My Life (Almo /Giva, One Love In My Lifetime (Jobete. ASCAP) 96 Like Disco Duck (Part 1) (Stafree. BMI) 9 Enterprises /Chappell. ASCAP) 65 BMI) 70 Gimme Your Money Please I Never Cry (Ezra /Early. BMI) 90 ASCAP) 69 ASCAP) 26 Sunrise (C.A.M. /U.S.A., BMI) 36 Do You Feel (Almo /FramDee. (Ranbach, BMI) 80 I'd Really Love To See You Tonight Lowdown (Boz Scaggs /Hudmar, Play That Funky Music (Bema/ Superstar (Web IV. BMU 35 The Rubberband Man (Mighty You Gotta Make Your Own ASCAP) Three, BMI) 51 Sunshine (Don Kirshner, BMI) 77 Give It Up (Turn It Loose) (New (Dawnbreaker, BMI) 2 Blaze, ASCAP) 1 Sweet Summer Music (Grange/ Doctor Tarr 8 Professr Fettier York Times /Content /Little I'll Play The Fool (Pink Pelican. Made To Love You (Warner Bros., Popsicle Toes (Mississippi Mud, Jungle City, ASCAP /Hardwood, The Wreck 01 The Edmund You'll Never Find Another Love (Fos.Fanfare /Wwllsongs. BMI)... 72 Bear's, BMI) 78 ASCAP) 97 ASCAP) 88 BMI) 82 BMI).. 95 Fitzgerald (Moose, CAPAC) 38 (Mighty Three, BMI) 10 of Billboard. A reflection of National Sales and progra mming activity by selected dealers, one-stops and radio stations as compiled by the Charts Department

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BS 2899 6.91 7.97 7371 895 Things Time Philadelphia International PZ 33957 54 5 ORLEANS 89 4 HALL & OATES (Epic) 6.91 731 7.16 Waking & Dreaming Abandoned Luncheonette Asylum 7E1070 0.98 7.97 7.97 Atlantic SD 7269 0.91 733_ 7. 11 13 CHICAGO X 45 22 THE MANHATTANS Columbia PC 34200 7.91 731 7.98 738 45 80 67 14 JEFF BECK Columbia PC 33820 6.91 7.98 7.99 Wired 18 STEVE MILLER BAND Epic PE 33849 6.96 7.98 7.98 799 *13 Fly Like An Eagle * 56 4 WALTER MURPHY BAND A Fifth Of Beethoven Capitol ST 11497 0.91 7.91 z98 z9t 91 2 MANHATTAN TRANSFER Private Stock PS 2105 6.98 798 7.1/ * Comingq Out 12 12 6 BARRY MANILOW 47 48 18 NATALIE COLE SD 18183 6.99_ 7.17 7.97 This One's For You Natalie Arista AL 4090 691 7.11 7.11 798 7.1$ Capitol Si 11517 &9t 7.9$ 7.9$ 82 70 11 ALICE COOPER GOES TO HELL 13 10 24 Warner Bros BS 1896 6.911 7.97 7.97 GEORGE BENSON * 60 10 NORMAN CONNORS Breezin' You Are My Starship 83 83 94 THE BEATLES 1962 -1966 Warner Bros. 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HOOK BOULEVARD, MEMPHIS, A Tab In The Ocean A Little Bit More TENNESSEE Passport PPSD 98017 (ABC) 631 7.95 735 Capitol ST 11522 cx zx z91 RCA APLLI506 7.15 7ä 142 146 9 THE DWIGHT TWIUïY BAND Pi 125 2 JOHN KLEMMER 174 174 3 ANGEL Barefoot Ballet ShelterrSRL 52001 (ABC) 696 7.N Helluva Band ABC ABCD 950 N.l1 735 795 zx Casablanca NBLP 7028 Tat 7.11 154 6 FLAMING GROOVIES 123 147 JOHN DENVER * lYtf Shake Some Action 175 175 3 POINT BLANK Greatest Hits Sire SOSO 7521 (ABC) Lx 735 719 Arista AL 4087 RCA CPII -0374 7.lS 711. 7!t IN 7.95 144 149 46 SEALS i CROFTS . 187 2 HOTT CHOCOLATE 113 14 JOHNNY MATHIS Greatest Hits I Only Have Eyes For You MOOT Co Man Warner Bros. BS 2886 6.911 7.97 7.17 995 Columbia PC 34117 a71 7.91 Big Tree BT 89519 (Atlantic) 7a7 717 145 131 14 CANDI STATOR 113 114 24 THIN UZZY Young Hearts Run Free 188 2 DJ. ROGERS 161' Jailbreak Warner Bros. 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WALKER Polydor P0-1-6031 MM SP 4589 L!1 7.lt 7;98 6.91 7.lt .x On Love Ode SP 77035 (A &M) 121 111 17 THE RAMONES 154 157 5 DAVID CROSBY i GRAHAM Sire SASD 7520 (ABC) 185 109 23 LED ZEPPELIN ÓM The Water Presence 122 120 13 HAROLD MELVIN a ABC ABCD 902 6,91 7.95 7.95 THE BLUE NOTES Swan Song SS 8416 (Atlantic) 7.97 7!7 155 135 22 AMERICA All Their Greatest Hits Hideaway BLUE MAGIC Philadelphia International PZ 34232 a[e met Warner Bros BS 2932 6.96 7.97 737 WS Mystic Dragons (Epic) L9, 7.11 7.91 ------._. __ Atco SD36U0(Atlantic) 7.17 137 133 2 MARILYN MCCOO a 178 51 KISS 4Q BILLY DAVIS JR. THE STAPLES Casablanca NBLP 7020 7.96 7.98 7.11 "tw t "rio I Hope We Get To Love In Time Pass It On Warner &os. 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The twin LP Griff, and Freddie Hart among oth- ... a Lee Oskar folio. will contain all new material. Olivia MCA, for his CMH label.... Tom Jones warbles "Come ... Country Joe working with Jacques Cousteau's ecol- ers. MCA country is supporting a Newton -John in To Me" on the Henry Mancini track for "Pink Panther ogy group.... Gregg Diamond signed to produce has an album due new release by Bill Anderson. George October with no confirmed release Strikes Again." McCrae.... Spinners and B.T. Express to play Jackie In addition to a Strawbs' album Gerry Beckley's illness 12 date. cancelled Midwest concerts Wilson benefit at New Jersey's Latin Casino Oct. 3.. . (Oyster) being rush-released now, MCA kicked off its fall releases by America.... Gladys Knight's movie, "Pipedreams" Jerry Lee Lewis embarking on a five- country European with the specially priced double coming from Polydor and its family tees off nationally Oct. 31 through Avco Productions.... itinerary. ... Lyricists Gerry Coffin and wife, Barbara, of is a Lynyrd Skynyrd LP "One More distributed labels new Donny Jerry Reed will not only star in the Universal flick, had a son, Jesse Dean.... Will the year -end elevation of and Marie (Osmond) LP (Oct. 1), an From The Road," which has a $7.98 "Smokey And The Bandit," but he'll write the songs in a major label conglomerate executive be postponed be- a list price. Eric Clapton disk, solo Chick the track. cause the bottom line is not as bright as it was six months Corea effort (Nov. 1), an Osmonds Forthcoming A &M releases in- Herb Goldfarb, former long -time London Records top ago? and some Bee clude Joan Baez's last album for the Christmas package executive, spent last week in Los Angeles. ... Frank Al Chotin, veteran St. Louis distribution sales execu- Gees reissues label, Billy Preston's "Billy" and and "best of records. Jones, Capitol country and CMA topper, keynoted the tive, married June Goffstein in that city recently.... Bill Nazareth. A Bee Gees album released a short unveiling of Thomas Hart Benton's "The Sources of Kanzer, Billboard's Chicago salesman, marries Celia Na- RSO Records will release Eric time ago is expected to sell through Country Music," commissioned by the CMA, at the pierala Oct. 9 there. m the fall season as well. Clapton's "No Reason To Cry" in Also, tentatively scheduled for re- Po early October. The label is also lease sometime in December al- reissuing classip Cream, Bee Gees, are bums by James Brown, Keith Grammy Show Execs Deplore TV Sound Clapton and Blind Faith LPs, all Jarrett C.W. McCall. in and Continued from page 3 Demographics are also influential cá previously unavailable the U.S. show and to have perfect sound is at r- United Artists has three War LPs found the proper medium that will in the lack of tv audio proficiency. impossibility. cn "With the Grammys you're blueprinted. "Platinum Jazz" is an Earnings Up improve the Grammys sound repro- selling "It's a bad mistake trying to mix ui FM jazz oriented set of old and new duction. For the Feb. 12 show over the music industry, not record buy- the two mediums together. The a ers," material, a new studio album and a Continued from page 8 CBS -TV, instant 31/2 minute prere- says Cossette. "The Grammys record industry looks to tv for expo from keyboarder /vocalist Lon- corded cartridges containing every are basically to arouse the spirit and wfirst the Outlaws, Gil Scott -Heron, Patti sure only. They don't mix," says co nie Jordan. Paul Anka ships about nominated song will be used to in- comraderie of the recording indus- Cossette. Smith and the Brecker Brothers. He Oct. 1 with "The Painter." Electric troduce the winner. The push try. Tv is a different entertainment w button Cossette says that tv -radio simul Light Orchestra follows about two also notes strong prospects from automatic medium than records." cartridges are similar to casts like "In Concert" are the best w weeks later with "A New World such newly signed acts as Lou Reed, the stereo cartridges Howe contends there are no real used on FM ra- means of achieving a proper audio- co Record." A new Donald Byrd Blue Mandrill, Don McLean and others, dio and will contemporary music shows on tv in replace the blank cas- visual balance. However, because Note title, "Caricatures," is expected and breaking hits by Silver and the prime time. He dismisses Tony Or- settes used in previous years which it's so costly and prime time radio soon after. Funky Kings. lando, Sonny & Cher and other vari- resulted in dismal reproduction. won't clear its FM lines, the feasibil- Artie Mogull. label president, is For parent Columbia Pictures, fis- "We also have three subconsoles ety shows because of the relatively cal 1976 revenues ity is remote for future simulcasts. taking a different tack toward from continuing with mixes, but the sound will still be small amount of music that is were a record Christmas albums with two pack- operations $332 mil- squeezed through two -inch speak- played. Meanwhile, Howe foresees the lion, a 2% ages: "The 12 Hits Of Christmas" gain from the $325.9 mil- ers," says Howe. "Tv is totally distant from music," next major consumer advancement lion of the prior year. and "A Rhythm And Blues Christ- Operating Howe says the technology to build he says. "Music is what's happening to be videodisk and projection tv profits after taxes were $5.523 mil- called mas," which will contain all -time adequate sound circuits is there, but now, while tv is only concerned with SelectaVision. holiday hit tunes performed by art- lion or 66 cents per share, a 26% in- manufacturers aren't hard pressed ratings." crease compared with $4.832 ists in the UA catalog and from a va- million enough to make them. "On the con- While some variety shows like Or- or 56 cents per share in fiscal 1975. To riety of other labels. List will be sumers end there is no demand for lando prerecord tapes, Cossette says 500,000 Flock $5.98. STEPHEN TRAIMAN better sound." there will be no lip overdubs on the Natural Gas Tour 20th Century Records bows Barry Pierre Cossette, executive pro- Grammys. "We won't change our White's long- awaited new album - ducer of the Grammys and the Grammy policy." he says. "We feel LOS ANGELES -Natural Gas, "Is This Watcha Want" -Oct. 1. Roskin Suit weekly variety series "Sammy And we're putting on an excellent awards U.K. band on Private Stock in chi! Right after that, the label will Continued from page 3 Company," says there is nothing a country, played to more than 500,000 persons in 35 concerts on it: bring World War II back via a years as sales manager to lure labels, director, arranger or performer can first U.S. tour. The group, made uI soundtrack album. Among the vari- like 20th Century, from Roskin, do to improve tv's poor sound. Promotional Gamut of alumni from other well -known ous artists who'll be featured on the along with key employes of the "Only the advent of complex audio Continued from page 16 English rock bands, opened at some two -LP set will be Elton John, Helen plaintiffs, it's charged. The Smiths, equipment can change the quality. of the summer's biggest concerts, in- Reddy, the Bee Gees and Rod Stew- veterans of Albany operation, are The performer remains constant." Another speaker was Fred Men- cluding 15 dates with Peter Framp art. It'll be out Oct. 18. enumerated as stockholders of Cossette wholeheartedly agrees delsohn, Savoy Records chief, who ton and Gary Wright plus 10 The albums will be released in the Aquarius. with Tony Orlando in his comment asked for support for the label's key show: with Yes. second part of a merchandising pro- Roskin charges that he was forced that the Grammy sound is an insult gospel product. gram with delayed billing, free to close his four operations, Ameri- to the musician. "Paul Simon and Promotion seminars were held on Natural Gas is booked here by goods for extra orders, display can Distributing, Winthrop Fi- Janis Ian were concerned about the strategy and plans for upcoming and Premier Talent, which is also the pieces, premium items, and 1.5% of nance, Grabell -Lyons Distributors sound last year, but were aware it current releases. Emphasized was agency for the three headliners men- purchase price for local advertising. and Grabell- Lyons, last November, wouldn't sound like their records," the importance of timing in break- tioned above. The group is now pre- Of special note, CBS Records four months after Ginsburg left. says Cossette. ing out nationally, the building of paring to record its second album. springs a powerful country package Plaintiffs ask $3 million in real He feels that to achieve the best FM consciousness and credibility, Monday (20) with the largest album damages and $6 million in punitive possible sound, it would be neces- and the necessity of high visibility, prepack ever attempted in country damages. Representing Roskin is sary to make the Grammys into an among other things. Newspaper Push music -24 LPs. Melvin S. Katz of Schatz & Schatz, album. "An artist is in the studio Sales and advertising techniques The "This Is Your Country" pack- Hartford. working on a record for months. were discussed by staffers Jon Pei - Continued from page 6 age contains 19 new albums and five You can't expect to reproduce the singer and Rick Dobbis, and Joel Bo- which have recently been released. IRS Hits Hayes exact sound in two minutes on tv." rowka of Arista's advertising agency. the loudest. Korvettes and Jimmy's It's a more refined, sophisticated Another reason for the lack of Peisinger announced a special fall Music World exchanged lowball version of the firm's first prepack MEMPHIS -The IRS has filed a concern for tv audio is that tv is an program being implemented by the spot on the two Sundays, each offer- program launched last spring that tax lien against soul singer Isaac audio -visual medium with a definite label entitled "19 for 76, The Last ing $2.99 hit LP selections in con- has now sold through the million al- Hayes for $463,969.73 charging that concentration on video. "Live tv is Bicentennial Sale." It consists of 19 secutive editions.

. bum mark. amount is owed for his personal in- show business. You worry about top- selling Arista LPs, featuring A John Denver campaign contin- The new prepack venture features come taxes for 1974. Hayes could theatrics, not sound," says Cossette. product by Barry Manilow, the Bay ued with full pages in Minneapolis,.

albums by John Austin Paycheck, not be reached for comment and an "You can't do a live show and re- City Rollers, Eric Carmen, the Out- New York, Los Angeles and Boston . Willie Nelson, Shylo, the Carter IRS spokesman would not give de- create the excitement when you're laws, Patti Smith, Silver, the Funky which was low at $3.64 at Lech - Family, Connie Smith, Troy Seals, tails nor comment on the court ac- concentrating too much on the Kings, Caravan, Point Blank and mere's to a high of $4.29. Most ads Johnny Gimble, Moe Bandy, tion. audio portion." the Monkees. used only the new album.

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