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SINGLES SLEEPERS ALBUMS JOHN TRAVOLTA, OLIVIA NEWTON -JOHN & LINDA CLIFFORD, "IF MY FRIENDS COULD SEE SHAUN CASSIDY,"UNDER WRAPS." CAST, "SUMMER NIGHTS" (prod. by ME NOW" (prod.byG.Askey) The third album from the multi -plati-1,76.0.40.64441., Louis St.Louis) (writers:J. Jacobs - (writers: C. Coleman -D. Fields) (No- num artistpointstoa development W. Casey) (E.H. Morris, ASCAP) table/Lida, ASCAP) (3:48). "Sweet and maturity as a song stylist. Cassidy (3:36). The duo isjoined here by Charity's" theme song gets a power- and producer Michael Lloyd have cho- thefullcast of "Grease" on this ful disco treatment here. It's already sen someexcellentmusiciansand original from the Broadway play. getting strong pop adds and could songs (four were self -penned) with the Theeffectisera -perfect andits easilyestablishClifford in that result being a pop sound reminiscent unique sound shoulddriveitup market. The production is sparkling. ofEric Carmen orthe BeachBoys. summer playlists. RSO RS 906. Curtom CMS 0140 (WB). Warner -Curb BSK 3222 (7.98). THE O'JAYS, "BRANDY" (prod. by Thom Bell) ENGLAND DAN & JOHN FORD COLEY, "IF THE KC AND THE SUNSHINE BAND, "WHO (writers: J.B. Jefferson-C.B. Sim- WORLD RAN OUT OF LOVE TO- DO YA (LOVE)." Harry Wayne Casey mons) (Mighty Three,BMI)(3:33). NIGHT"(prod.byKyleLehning) and Richard Finch forged the successful The °jays are one of the most di- (writers: Garvin-Mevis-Wi lson-Wi I- KC sound about five years ago and it verse group of song stylists in their * son) (ABC/Dunhill, BMI) (3:11). The stillbears their distinctive stamp. The field and this ballad follow-up to duo has scored high this year with recentsingle,"It's TheSame Old the Top 10 "Use Ta Be My Girl" both the pop and adult audiences Song" is the only number not penned shows the full range of their vocal and this new disc, built on Lehning's by the group while "How About A Lit- abilities and cross -format appeal. smooth production, should continue tle Love" approaches reggae and "Sho- Phila. Intl. ZS8 3652 (CBS). the trend. Big Tree BT 16115 (AM. Nuff" is back to funk. TK 607 (7.98). MICHAELJOHNSON, "ALMOST LIKE BEING IN PATTI HENDRIX, "LIGHTING A FIRE (THAT YOU WAR, "YOUNGBLOOD" (ORIGINAL LOVE" (prod. by B. Maher -S. Gib- CAN'T PUT OUT)" (prod. by P. Hen- MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK). son)(writers:Lerner -Lowe) (United drix -E. Gardner) (writer: M. Stubbs) War'smusicforthismovie starring Artists,ASCAP) (3:25).Johnson's (Conjay, BMI) (3:17). Hilltak Records Lawrence -Hilton Jacobs bears the cover version of the Lerner & Lowe debuts with this down home and group's signature of funky r&b rhythms show tune gives it a whole new feel. funky r&b disc. Hendrix' vocal style underlined with a touch of jazz. The It has an easy jazz beat with sax is somewhatreminiscentofEtta essence of the movie is captured in the parts at the core.It should follow James and should find immediate street -wise feel of songs like "Young- the same courseas"Bluer Than r&b airplay.Hilltak HT 7801(At- blood (Livin' In the Streets)" and "Sing Blue." EMI America P-8004 (Capitol). lantic). A Happy Song." UA-LA904-H (7.98). DAN HILL, "ALL I SEE IS YOUR FACE" (prod. by THE MOTORS, "FORGET ABOUT YOU" (prod. "LEO SAYER." A change of pace for M. McCauley -F. Mollin) (writer: Hill) byP.Ker-N. Garvey -A. McMaster) Sayer as he lays back a bit and util- (Welbeck, ASCAP) (3:28). Hill's (writer: McMaster) (Ackee, ASCAP) izes some country flavored instrumen- "Sometimes When We Touch" es- (2:51). The last single from this Eng- tation but nevertheless emerges as a tablished him asa modern song lish group was a decided AOR hit superb song craftsman. The material craftsman and this new ballad from but this new release has Top 40 ranges from Jackson Browne ("Some- his up -coming album displays the written all over it. The comparison thing Fine") to Andy Fairweather Low same sentimentality. The arrange- with The Grass Roots (and a hint of ("La Booga Rooga") with Richard Perry mentsbuildthemessage beauti- Tommy James) are inevitable. Vir- adding an understated production fully. 20th Cent. Fox TC-2378. gin ZS8 9520 (CBS). touch. WB BSK 3200 (7.98). AmericanRadioHistory.Com ThereareGOLD acts TherearePLATINUM acts and there are CLASS acts

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NARM Seeks Loans CBS Convention Aims at $1 Billion Target for 1978 For Record Dealers By BILL HOLLAND Capital Commitment, New Label, Signings Spotlighted WASHINGTON-Legal advisers By SAM SUTHERLAND west coast label, ARC/Columbia, shared the podium with Lundvall for NARM (the National Associ- LOS ANGELES - With someto be headed by Maurice White, and DickAsher,presidentof aiton of Recording Merchandisers) 1400 CBS Records staffers from Bob Cavallo and Joe Ruffalo. CBS Records International at are working to change a Small around the world in attendance, Corporate Support Royce Hall on the U.C.L.A. cam- Business Administration (SBA) pol- this year's annual convention was The Tuesday (25) morning pus, where larger company -wide icy that prohibits record and tape highlighted by a stepped -up meeting also saw CBS corporate sessions and presentations were wholesalers and retailers from re- salesgrowth forecast and newpresident JohnBackepledging held. Evening showcases and de- ceiving SBA loans. commitments of major develop- continued support for the records partmental gatherings were The basisfor the questioned ment capital from CBS, Inc. division, now CBS' prime enter- scheduled for the Century Plaza SBA policyisaregulation that During the first morning ses- tainment profit -maker, capped by Hotel, site for CBS Records' last prohibits loans to businesses con- sionina five-day schedule ofrecent commitments of $200 mil-gathering here, where most of cerned with "the distribution of formal and informal business ses- lionin related investments. Andthe visitingstaffers were based ideas . . . opinions or similar in- sions and product presentations,as evidence of growing networkduring the week-long range of tellectual property." CBS RecordsGrouppresident interest in tapping the burgeon- activities. Since last January, when NARM Walter Yetnikoff reported that his ingmusicmarketplace, Backe After an introduction by Paul (Continued on page 74)1977 convention forecastfor asneaked staff and guests a lookSmith, senior vice president and sales achievement of one billionat the series pilot for a new mu- general manager, marketing, at- ARB Keeps KUPD dollars per year by 1980 was al-sic -oriented sitcom on CBS' fall tendeeswatched a shortfilm ready virtually two years ahead ofschedule-before most network keyedtotheconvention(and In Phoenix Survey schedule, despite a gauntletof programming chiefs had a chance featuring Smith and other label By MARC KIRKEBY both internal and industry -wide to see the completed show. staffers on camera in a sometimes NEW YORK-Arbitron Radio problemsduringthefirsttwo Sandwiched between abrief whimsical allegory on competi- last week stopped short of drop- quarters of this year. marketing film and thefirstof tioninthe record/tape market- ping KUPD-FM from the April - CBS Records president Bruce several audio/visual product place) before Yetnikoff delivered May Phoenix rating book, even Lundvall announced a new CBS presentation, Yetnikoff and Backe his keynote address. after an Arizona Superior Court Reviewing CBS Records'per- judge had confirmed the rating formance since assuming his post service's right to do so. Koppelman 's Entertainment Co four years ago, Yetnikoff began KUPD, like two other stations by reporting a virtual doubling of charged by Arbitron with "rating A Record Company in Microcosm sales over that period, with an distortion" during the April -May By PAT BAIRD even greater increase inprofits, survey, will haveitstotals pub- NEW YORK - The Entertain- The firm gets involvedinso which he noted were two and a lishedina separate supplement ment Company Music Group is many areassithat itis really a rec- (Continued on page 34) toitsrating book. The supple- an independent firm which has, ord company in microcosm, ac- ment will contain a description of over less than three years, taken cording toCharles Koppelman, Yetnikoff Praises the on -air contest to which Ar- the concept of the production president of the firm. bitron objected, a definition of company and expandeditto CBS Staff, Growth "We are much more than a rating distortion, and a statement include such areas as marketing, (Following are excerpts from re- on the matter from KUPD. production company,"hesaid publishing anda customlabel recently. "We are involved with marks made by Walter Yetnikoff, According to an Arbitron thatlast year did "in excess of president, CBS Records Group, to (Continued on page 58) a record from day one untilit $20 million" worth of business. is either a hit or, as fortunately the CBS convention last week) has not been the case very often, II Thisis the fourth year thatI unsuccessful. We work with the have had the privilege of being at artisttofindtherightsongs, the headof the CBS Records which are culled from the tre- Group, and this makes the sev- VIRIORLD SALES 1111Wmendous resources of our pub-enth time thatI have addressed a lishing catalogue and astaff ofmeeting of this type in that ca- pacity. I hope you will indulge Albums 1.11977197$ IM writers, as well as from the hun- 240 0 Singles dreds of demos sentus every me ifI am a little reflective this 220 0 weekfromwellknown and time, less of a senior spokesman perhaps, and alittle more per- 200.0 unknown writers. We then pro- duce the records on an in-house sonal. 100.0 basis and deliver a master to the To cop a Joe Walsh phrase cov- 160.0 record label. Finally, we become ering the last four years, "Life's been good to me so far," but I 140.0 involvedwiththe marketing sometimes feel that another line 120.0 plans,offeringourservicesin from the same song isalso ap- 100.0 that area, drawing from our in- tense knowledge of the artist and propriate-"Lucky I'm sane after 80.0 the album and from our extensive all I've been through." 60.0 experience in marketing." I think we allfeel a littlebit like that from time to time-just The Entertainment Company's look what we have been through formula for totalartistinvolve- together. ment has thus far produced gold The projections for 1978 show 'The Record World Sales Index is based on a broad cross-section of quantitative sales data reported to Record World from retailers, rack jobbers and one -stops across the country. The base and platinum record awards for that as a group we have doubled figure for both the singles and album indices is a smoothed average of these quantitative reports such artists as Barbra Streisand, during periods in March, 1976, with each weekly figure being a percentage increase or decrease on -doubled in sales over the last the base. The base figure for both singles and albums is 100.0. (Continued on page 59) (Continued on page 30)

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com FCC Seeks To Calm B'casters on Obscenity By BILL HOLLAND WASHINGTON-The FCCis going out ofits way to tell the nation's broadcasters, record com- 1700 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10019 IN Page 30. Addresses by the senior CBS Phone: (212) 765-5020 panies andthegeneralpublic PUBLISHER EDITOR IN CHIEF Recordsexecutives highlightedthe com- that it does not want to play the BOB AUSTIN SID PAINS inLos An- pany's week-long convention role of censor orlimitcontro- SR. VICE PRESIDENT/MANAGING EDITOR geles. Record World's extensive coverage versial broadcasting. MIKE SIGMAN excerptsseveralof the major speeches, Last week the chairman of the SR. VICE PRESIDENT/WEST COAST MGR. focuses on new artist signings and other FCC, Charles D. Ferris, told broad- SPENCE BERLAND developments at the convention, and pro- castersin Boston that he hopes HOWARD LEVITT/ASSOCIATE EDITOR vides details of the key sessions and artist the recent Supreme Court deci- MIKE VALLONE/RESEARCH DIRECTOR showcases held during the gathering. NEIL McINTYRE/RADIO DIRECTOR sion limiting the use of the so- STEPHEN KLING/ART DIRECTOR called "seven dirty words" would David McGee/Assistant Editor not lead to "timidity in your cov- Barry Taylor/Assistant Editor erage of controversial subjects." Marc Kirkeby/Assistant Editor Page 23. Chuck Smith has been president Pat Baird/Assistant Editor of Pickwick International for about a year Ferris, who was speaking before Dore. Berg/Associate Research Director now, and that year has been a highly sig- the New EnglandBroadcasters Alan Wolmark/Assistant Editor nificant one for a company that was one Association, pointed out that the Sophia Midas/Assistant Editor FCC hadjustrenewed theli- Dodo Dabney/R&B Editor of the industry's largest and most diversi- David Skinner/Assistant Art Director fied even before its takeover by American censeof WGBH-TV, aBoston Joyce Reitzor Panzer/Production Can. In his Dialogue, Smith talks about the educational station, although the Basil Nias/Assistant R&B Editor commission hadreceived com- Sp.ight Jenkins/Classical Editor impact of that takeover, about his com- Vince Al.tti/Discotheque Editor pany's goals for the next two years, and plaints of vulgar language from a Bill Holland/Washington Correspondent about the future of rack jobbing and inde- group called Moralityin Media Robert Palmer/Jazz Editor of Massachusetts, Inc. e pendent distribution. Advertising Sales (Continued on page 58) Stan Soifer Jeffrey Roberta WEST COAST departments Jules Abramson Named SAM SUTHERLAND CHRISTY WRIGHT WEST COAST EDITOR MARKETING DIR. Polygram Planning VP Samuel Graham/Assistant Editor Mike Falcon/Assistant Editor A/C Report Page 48 England Page 72 NEW YORK - Aspartofa Terry Droltz/Production England's Top 25 Page 73 three-year management structur- Portia Giovinazzo/Research Assistant Album Chart Page 50 Germany Page 72 ing program, John Frisoli, presi- 6290 Sunset Boulevard dentofPolygramDistribution, Hollywood, Calif. 90028 Album Picks Page 20 Latin American Page 62 Phone: (213) 465-6126 Inc., has announced the appoint- Classical Page 60 Parade Page 63 NASHVILLE Album Picks Page 64 ment of Jules Abramson to the TOM RODDEN The Coast Page 28 newly -createdpositionofvice VICE PRESIDENT New York, N.Y. Page 13 president, planning. SOUTHEASTERN MANAGER Country Page 75 Walter Campbell/Southeastern Editor Page 54 Marie Ratliff/Research Country Album R&B R&B LP Chart Page 57 Vicki Branson/Research Chart Page 79 Margie Barnett/Assistant Editor Country Hotline Page 76 R&B Picks of the Red O'Donnell/Nashville Report Page 54 Country Picks of the Week 49 Music Square West R&B Regional Nashville, Tenn. 37203 Week Page 75 Phone: (615) 329-1111 Breakouts Page 58 Country Singles LATIN AMERICAN OFFICE Chart Page 80 R&B Singles Chart Page 56 TOMAS FUNDORA Country Singles Soul Truth Page 54 VICE PRESIDENT 3140 W. 8th Ave., Hialeah, Fla. 33012 Picks Page 78 Radio Marketplace Pages 41-46 (305) 823-8491 Nashville Report Page 75 ENGLAND Radio World Pages 14-15 PHILIP PALMER FM Airplay Report Pages 38, 40 Manager Suite 22/23, Lenghern House Regional Breakouts Page 8 Jules Abramson 308 Regent Street Gospel Page 68 London WI Singles Chart Page 37 01 580 1486 Jazz Page 57 In his new capacity, Abramson JAPAN Singles Picks Page 16 will be responsible for distribu- ORIGINAL CONFIDENCE Jazz LP Chart Page 57 CBON Queen Building tion development planning, mar- 18-12 Roppongi 7-chome Retail Report Page 49 International Page 72 kettrendpatterns,geographic Minato-ku, Tokyo CANADA Canada Page 72 Who In The World Page 53 penetrationanalyses,expansion ROBERT CHARLES-DUNNE 19 Yorkville Avenue of catalogue development, prod- Toronto, Ontario uct profitability analyses Canada M4W 111 and (416) 964-8406 overall evaluation of distribution GERMANY D JIM SAMPSON penetration at each level of Poly- Liebherrstresse 19 OWER gram Distribution's customer 8000 Muenchen 22, Germany base. Abramson Phone: (089) 22 77 46 will report FRANCE directly to Frisoli. GILLES PETARD 8, Quai de Stalingrad, Boulogne 92, France A veteranoftherecordin- Phone: 520-7947 (Due to airplay and sales in projectable markets, these records dustry since 1960, Abramson most SPAIN JOSE CLIMENT exhibit top five potential) recentlyheldthepositionof Virgen de Lourdes 2 senior vice president, marketing Madrid 27, Spain Earth, Wind & Fire (Columbia) ''Got To Get You Into Phone: 403-9651 Phone: 403-9704 for Phonogram, Inc.in Chicago. MEXICO My Life.'' VILO ARIAS SILVA Abramson has been with Phono- Paten 151-402 Colonia Navarre The activity on this record is moving at a rapid pace gram/Mercury Mexico 12, D.F. forthepast18 Phone: 536-41-66 as numerous majors continue to hit it, with good chart years, serving various capacities SUBSCRIPTIONS: ONE YEAR (52 ISSUES) U.S. includingvicepresident,sales; AND CANADA - $85; AIR MAIL - $140; FOR- jumps being reported. R&B airplay is coming injust EIGN AIR MAIL -5145. SECOND CLASS POST- nationalsales manager; eastern AGE PAID AT NEW YORK, N.Y. AND AT as quickly. ADDITIONAL MAILING OFFICES. DEADLINE: regional marketing manager; and NEGATIVES AND COPY MUST BE IN NEW Philadelphia branch manager. YORK BY 12 NOON FRIDAY. Copyright © 1978 bl RECORD WORLD PUBLISHING CC., INC. VOL. 35, NO. 1622

AmericanRadioHistory.Com The Isley Brothers are still smoking even when they settle down. That's why their latest single -a beautiful ballad called "Groove With You"-is in that traditional Isleys hit groove. ZS8 2277 "Groove With You'.'The new single from the "most wanted" album around.

The Isley Brothers The Isley Brothers' "Showdown: Showdown Including: Take Me Tc The Next Phase (Part 1 & 2) Ain't Caving Jp No Love/Groove With You On T -Neck Records and Tapes. Coolin-Me Got (Part 1 & 2)/Fun And Games

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com CBS Signs Barry White Atlantic Bows Product Mgmt. Dept. NEW YORK-Atlantic Records And Unlimited GoldLabel has created a product manage- LOS ANGELES - Bruce Lund-Shuffle"). "Walking In The Rain mentdepartment,itwasan- nounced by senior vice president/ vall, president, CBS Records Di-With The One ILove," which he vision has announced the signingproduced for Love Unlimited was generalmanagerDave Glew. ofBarry White and Unlimited his first gold single. Effective immediately, Jim Lewis, Gold Records to CBS Records As- White blossomed in the early formerassistanttothesenior sociatedLabels. The announce- 70s when he distinguished him- vice president/general manager, becomesproductmanagement ment was made at CBS Records' selfasanarranger, composer, director.Furtherindividualap- 1978 Convention. In addition to writer,musician,singer and a Barry White, who isalso presi- leading pioneer of modern disco pointmentstothedepartment dent of Unlimited Gold Records, music. In 1974, he sang for the will be announced shortly. theUnlimitedGoldrosterin- first time on "I've Got So Much Responsibility cludes Love Unlimited, the vocalTo Give," which included the hit trio, the Love Unlimited Orches-single, "I'm Gonna Love You." The prime responsibility of the tra, who will join the Associated His name and the Love Unlimited product management department willbein Jim Lewis Labels in 1979, and other artists Orchestra have come to be sy- serving asaliaison betweentheartistsandtheir who will be announced shortly. nonymous with the "Love etc.-including advance planning, Barry White and Unlimited Gold Theme." managers and the various depart- execution and follow-up. ments within Records are represented by at- The Love Unlimited trio is com- the Atlantic/Atco A graduateofTheJuilliard torney/manager Larry Thompson. prisedof Glodene White, whoorganization. The focus will be School in New York, as a musi- on coordinating all Unlimited Gold Records was married Barry in 1975, activities re- cian, Lewis has played in various Linda lated to the release of new prod- founded by Barry White in 1976. JamesandDianeTaylor.Un- symphony orchestras, contempor- He serves as the label's executive limited Gold Records publishing uct by an artist-merchandising, ary groups and has been a studio advertising, promotion, publicity, producer as well as producer. His is handledbySa-VetteMusic musician. career began inthe mid -60s as Company, of which Barry White co -producer on several hit singles isPresident. CBS willdistribute Arlene Matza Named (including Jackie Lee's "The Unlimited Gold Records world- Urban Joins Polygram Duck" and Bob & Earl's "Harlemwide. Portrait A&R Manager NEW YORK - Bob Cappiello, NEW YORK-Lorne Saifer, vice vice president, finance, for Poly- president, a&r, Portrait Records, gram Distribution,Inc.,has an- has announced the appointment nounced the appointment of Ron of Arlene Matza to the position of Urban to the position of director, a&r manager, Portrait Records. financial planning and analysis. In her new capacity, Ms. Matza willbe responsible for recom- mending the signing ofartists, reviewingmaterial,andcoor- dinating the recording activities of Portraitartists.She willreport directly to Saifer. Background Pictured at Barry White's home in Los Angeles are, from left: attorney/manager Larry Prior to her new position, Ms. Thompson; Barry White; Don Dempsey, senior VP and gen. mgr., E/P/A; Bruce Lund- Matza held several positions in vall, president, CBS Records Division; Tony Martell, VP & gen. mgr., Associated Labels; Bill Freston, assistant to the president, CBS Records Division. the musicindustry. She began in 1971 at MGM Records royalty Ron Urban department. She then worked as Urban comes to Polygram Dis- Robinson to E/A Mushroom Meet Set a production assistant to Michael tribution from RCA Records, LOS ANGELES-Primus Robin- LOS ANGELES - Shelly Siegel, Coolidge atColumbiaRecord where he last held the position of son has been named to the newvice president and general man- ProductionsinLos Angeles.In manager, financial planning and post of national marketing direc- ager, Mushroom Records, has an- 1973, she joined the Columbia analysis.Previously, Urban was tor for jazz / fusion atElektra / nounced that the firm will con- Records a&r staff andin1976 financial operations manager for Asylum Records, it was an- vene its first annual internationalmoved to thePortrait Records Ballantine Books, adivisionof nounced by Don Mizell,jazz/ sales convention September 14-a&r department. Random House. fusion general manager. 17,atanundisclosedlocation dubbed "Isle of Mushroom." Gibbs Join On Stage The format of the convention was scheduled by Siegel along with artist relations director and administrativeassistanttothe vice president Susie Gershon, and willhighlightlive performances by Mushroom artists. Over 100 global Mushroom as- sociateswillreceive"Isleof Mushroom" passports in the mail this week inviting them to the exoticlocation,which istwo Primus Robinson hours by air from L.A. As part of Robinson had beennational the game plan, the actualsite promotion director/r&b and na-of theIslewill be kept secret tional album promotion director/ until boarding time. r&b at Atlantic Records. He had The "Isle of Mushroom" isa previously been an announcer at theme which captures the philos- During Andy Gibb's concert in Miami earlier this month, the Bee Gees joined their WDAS-FM, aprogressiveblack ophy of the label spearheaded by younger brother on stage for his final song, "Shadow Dancing." Itis the first time stationinPhiladelphia, andat Siegel andhisLos Angeles & allfour Gibb brothers have ever appeared on stage together; pictured during this WRTI, a jazz station. unique performance are, from left, Andy Gibb, Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb and Maurice British Columbia based label. Gibb.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com week's Powerhouse Picks, con- moved to #35 bullet. The single Commodores Blast Into #1 Spot tinued to move well at all radiois bulleting at #26 r&b and the levelsfor #22 bullet, and At- "Sgt. Pepper" soundtrack (RSO) Third 'Grease' Song Is (ha rtmaker lanta Rhythm Section(Polydor) is this week's album Chartmaker. re -gaineda bulletat #23 this Stillmovingwellare:Rick By PAT BAIRD entry on the top of the chart,week on severalmajor market James & The Stone City Band The Commodores(Motown) moved this week to #10 bullet. adds. Olivia Newton -John (RSO) (Motown), #2 bullet r&b, #41 broke throughthetop5this Rounding out the Top 10 are continued to spread and took a bullet here; Foxy (Dash), #8 bul- week to take the #1 bullet spot the Rolling Stones (Rolling Stones) number of five to ten point sta-let r&b, #46 bullet here; John on the RW Singles Chart. The sin- holding at #3 pop and bulletingtion moves this week for #24 Paul Young (ScottiBros.), most gleisalso #4 #38 r&b; John Travolta & Olivia bullet. Still moving on good adds addedattheadultlevelthis bulletonthe Newton -John (RSO) #6; Meatloaf andmovesareQuincy Jonesweek), #50 bullet; Anne Murray r&b Singles (Epic/Cleve. Intl.) #8 and Gerry (A&M) at #26 bullet; Teddy Pen- (Capitol), #6 bullet country, #51 Chart and theRafferty (UA) #9. dergrass (Phila. Intl.) #27 bullet; bullet; Terri DeSario (Casablanca), album still #3 Just under the top of the chart, Eddie Money (Col) #28 bullettop 10 in Miami and starting to on the pop side Joe Walsh (Asylum) is bulleting at andRita Coolidge (A&M) #29 spread,#55 bullet,andLittle and #1 on the #13 on sales and good moves as bullet. River Band (Harvest), taking this r&b Chart. well as an add at WABC, and Chris Rea (UA), one of the most week's biggest jump, up 22 slots Frankie Valli's "Grease" (RSO) Foreigner (Atlantic) is #14 bulletadded records of the past twoto #57 bullet on strong major bulleted to #2 this week and, in on good sales and airplay com- weeks, continued to fillin holes and secondary adds and good the wake of the soundtrack ma- binations. Their album is #4 bul- for#30bullet,as didExile moves at both levels. terial's overall sales gains, John let.Evelyn "Champagne" King(Warner/Curb), another big add Also getting good airplay ac- Travolta, Olivia Newton -John & (RCA), already top 10 in several and one of last week's Power- tionthis week are:The Cars Cast (RSO) is this week's Chart - major markets, continued to fill in house Picks, for #31 bullet. Nick (Elektra), Top 10 in Boston and maker at #58 bullet. The original stationsfor#16bullet.Toby Gilder (Chrysalis) got major adds strong in the east and northeast, motion picture soundtrack isstill Beau (RCA) continued the same this week for #32 bullet and ELO #60 bullet; The Kinks(Arista) #1 on the RW Album Chart. pattern for #17 bullet. A Taste of (Jet) re -gained a bullet at #33 on #61 bullet; McCrarys (Portrait), Alsointhe Top 10, DonnaHoney (Capitol), #1 bullet r&b majormarketaddsand sales #31 bullet r&b, # bullet r&b, Summer (Casablanca) continued and Top 10 in a half dozen major gains. Village People (Casablanca) #63 bullet here; Kenny Loggins to ride on sales and airplay ac- markets, bulletedto#19, and also got good adds and jumps for (Col) #65 bullet; Spinners (At- tivity for #4 bullet as did BarryWalter Egan (Col) scored airplay #34 bullet, and Earth, Wind &lantic) #29 bullet r&b, #66 bul- Manilow (Arista)at #7 bullet. gains for #20 bullet. Fire (Col), last week's Chartmaker let here; Barbra Streisand (Col) Pablo Cruise (A&M), the only new Andy Gibb (RSO), one of last and this week's Powerhouse Pick, (Continued on page 58)

bullet have strong r&b and some Millie Jackson (Spring) at #60 bullet 'Grease' Remains The No.1 Album pop activity. Kenny Loggins (Col),builds up increasing rack activity. #53 bullet, continues with a pri- Evelyn "Champagne" King (RCA) 'Sgt. Pepper' Is Chartmaker At #24 marily retail sales base. Con Funk at #70 bullet continues to build By MIKE FALCON #10 bullet, rounding out the topShun (Mercury) at #55 bullet ischart strength on the basis of building on an r&b base, while III Bolstered by new singles from 10.Pablo Cruiseisdoing very (Continued on page 58) Olivia Newton -John and Frankiewell at the rack level with retail Valli, as well as John Travolta, the sales following the single, "Love soundtrack from"Grease"re- Will Find A Way." mains in the Teddy Pendergrass (Phila. Intl.), number one al-at #12 bullet, has the #2 r&b 12U0kalt, I E3JPA bum spotthis album with strong pop account weekontheaction developing. Alan Parsons Singles Albums basis of across- (Arista), at #19 bullet, picked up East: the-board sales. retail sales, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club especiallyinthe Band (RSO) The Rollingsoutheast, and continues to do East: Brothers Johnson (A&M) Stones (Rollingwell at racks. LTD (A&M) at #26 Peter Gabriel (Atlantic) Stones)and The Commodores Walter Egan (Columbia) Cars (Elektra) bullet from #31 last week, is sup- Chris Rea (UA) Foxy (Dash) (Motown) also remainintheir ported by strong crossover sales Village People (Casablanca) John Paul Young (Scotti) South: second and third spots, with The off their single. Natalie Cole (Cap- Anne Murray (Capitol) Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Commodores keeping good sales itol) continues to have strong re- Band (RSO) in r&b accounts and maintaining tailaction at #30 bullet, with South: Cars (Elektra) the #1 album in that category, as Brothers Johnson (A&M) racks showing somewhat less pro- Olivia Newton -John (RSO) Lenny Williams (ABC) well as the #1 single on the pop portionate activity at this point. Walter Egon (Columbia) chart. Chartmaker of the week, the Midwest: Foxy (Dash) Foreigner (Atlantic), whichsoundtrack from Chris Rea (UA) Midwest: moves to #4 bullet from #5 last "Sgt.Pepper's Exile (Warner/Curb) Lonely Hearts Club Band," (RSO) ELO (Jet) Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club week, picked up increased rack Village People (Casablanca) Band (RSO) entered at #24 bullet with strong Little River Band (Harvest) Brothers Johnson (A&M) activity while maintaining retail retail action. Cars (Elektra) sales, promoted by "Hot Blood- Toby Beau (RCA) ed," the #14 bullet single. Andy Rick James (Motown) at #36 West: Lenny Williams (ABC) bullet is moving up steadily at the Olivia Newton -John (RSO) Walter Egan (Columbia) Gibb (RSO) moved down a slot to Chris Rea (UA) #5 while "Saturday Night Fever" racks and is fueled by a #2 single Earth, Wind & Fire (Columbia) West: on the r&b chart. At #39 bullet is Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club (RSO) stayed at #6. Bob Seger Band (RSO) (Capitol) at #7 and Gerry RaffertyTaste of Honey (Capitol) with a Brothers Johnson (A&M) (UA) at #8 switched places from #1 r&b single to support it. The Cars (Elektra) Toby Beau (RCA) last week, with Joe Walsh (Asy-Crusaders (ABC) at #40 and The Walter Egan (Columbia) lum) and Pablo Cruise (A&M), at Brothers Johnson (A&M) at #41

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com MCA Campaign for New Who LP Management Shifts Set At DGG, Phonogram Will Target Younger Record Buyers II HAMBURG - Dr.Werner By MIKE FALCON getting young buyers acquainted be distributed to other stations in Vogelsang, vice president of the LOS ANGELES - MCA will di-with the group's nine -cut album. Drder that the syndicated outlets worldwide Polygram group, and rect a two -prongedmarketing Siner has contracted with the six do not receive any unfair advan- presidentofPolydorInterna- program for "Who Are You?" the Laserium shows across the coun- take in airing the album. tional, hasannouncedseveral new album by The Who, due in try to coordinate the visual spec- In line with his philosophy of important management changes stores August 21. The campaign tacles with the new musical ma-working towards a salesgoal, from the company's headquar- isdesignedtoretainprevious terial. rather than concentrating on in- ters, affecting the makeup of the Who fans, who have not heard "What we are trying to do with tra-industry"hype,"Siner has boards of management at an album release by the group in this initial exposure is create that ordered display materials on an DeutscheGrammophon (DGG) approximately three years, as well word-of-mouth buzzthatturns extremely selectivebasis.Only and Phonogram. as attract a younger demographic on the potential record buyer," 300 "Who Are You?"T-shirts Effective October 1, 1978, that may not be as familiar with explainedSiner."Consequently ("The Who Cares" on reverse) OskarDrechsler,presidentof Who material. we'retryingtoavoidmaking have initially been ordered and Phonogram GmbH, will be ap- In the time since the last Who these openings an incestuous af- Siner willdirecttheir dispersal pointed executive vice president album was released, the knowl-fair that centers on industry per- personally in order that the im- of DGG. On November 1, 1978, edgeable followers of the group sonnel. Instead we're coordinat- pact will be maximzed. However, Wolfgang Arming,seniorvice have also aged three years, and ing the ticket distribution a large number of 4x4 blowupspresident of DGG, will leave to the resultis that many of them through local AOR stations, with of the album cover, along with jointhe management ofPoly- have moved into an older age perhaps a selected top 40 station a foam mounted version, will be gram MusikunterenehmenGes. demographic category as far as added to complete a representa- availabletostores,along with mbH in Vienna. As of that date, radio isconcerned.Thus,the tive Who buying audience." 30,000 "Who Are You?" buttons, theboardofmanagementof Who marketing campaign has to These local stations in the Laser- a number of mobiles and a three - DGGwillconsistof:Richard both retain these fans, who may ium markets are those that are and -a -half minute video cassette. Busch, president; Oskar Drechs- now be listening to more mellow mostlikelytoaffectsales and The album willship "gold," ler, executive vice president and formats than they once did,as expose the two-sided Who dem- Reinhard Stehn, senior vice although Siner explains that re- president. well as attract new teen listeners ographic to the new material. orders are expected. In line with and buyers. This release will be foreshad- the ordering philosophy express- Also effective October 1, 1978, "The Who have always basic-owed by "teaser ads" that run ed by RSO's president Al Coury RolandKommerell,vicepresi- dentofPolydor ally been music," said Bob Siner, three weeks ahead of the trade (see story last week) this reorder International, will become president vice president of marketing for advertisements, and supported patternwillhelpestablishthe of MCA, "and that's basically where by a nationally syndicated radioproduct as "hot." Their lastre- Phonogram GmbH. The board of the marketing plan will center." show that will run excerpts from lease sold over one million units management of Phonogram In contrast to many marketing extensive interviewsaswellas and some of the other album GmbH will then consist of campaigns that open with lavish the tunes from the release. While titles have sold in excess of two Kommerell,president,andDr. press andindustryparties,the this appearance was not origin- million units. Gerhard Weber, senior vice initial Who push will center onally scheduled to run as a part president. of the planned campaign by Sin- er's department (the group did WEA Intl. Expands UA Names Budge the interviews on their own), the ABC Names Wallach Publicity Director marketing strategist has ordered N.Y. Operations Dir. Record Service Plant advance copies of the 1p that will LOS ANGELES - Iris Zurawin, LOS ANGELES - Gary Davis, NEW YORK - Record Service, directorof creative services, vice president of marketing, ABC WEA International's manufactur- United Artists Records, has an- Salsoul Launches Records, has announced the inganddistributioncenterin nounced theappointmentof 'We Believe' Campaign appointment of Mickey Wallach Alsdorf, Germany, willincrease David Budge to the position of tothepositionofdirectorof its capacity for the WEA compa- national publicity director for the NEW YORK-In an effortto New York operations. nies in the common market coun- label. boost product support and artist tries. To meet the bigger demand development, Salsoul has devel- in1979, the administration has oped a new national advertising been restructured and additional campaign and motto, "We equipment and space have been Believe,"forallfuture Salsoul allocated. product. The present capacity in Alsdorf According to Joe Cayre, presi- for pressingis13,000,000 units. dentofSalsoulRecords, "We Next year,itwill be 20,000,000. Believe," whichisexpectedto Record Service is the supply serv- bethe most extensiveinthe ice for WEA companies in conti- Mickey Wallach history of the independent com- nentalEurope.(IntheUnited pany, will serve as the new tag Through direction from ABC's Kingdom, WEA International also lineforallSalsouladvertising homeofficein Los Angeles, has its own manufacturing facili- throughout the fall season. Wallach will be responsible for ties.) Based on the "We Believe" overseeingthepublicity,artist As of July 1, 1978, Record Serv- David Budge campaign,tradeadvertisingis relations and artist development ice is the exclusive supply service In his new capacity, Budge will beingbooked andfullcolor departments in New York. Wal- for WEA Germany, WEA Austria, be responsible for generating na- advertising is being scheduled in lach will also supervise activities WEA Belgium and WEA Holland. tional press on all United Artists' national consumer press. In con- of the New York area promotion Italsosuppliessomeofthe acts. He willserve aspublicity junction with the opening ads, staff in conjunction with the Los needs of WEA France and several liaison for all trade and consumer fourcolorbuttons arebeing Angeles heads of pop and special WEA's licenses elsewhere in Eu- publications as well as wire serv- mailed to sales personnel, radio markets promotion.In addition, rope. ices and syndicated radio shows. and disco jockeys and local and Wallach will be responsible for To meet the additional volume Budge comes to United Artists national print and broadcast the administration policies of the and responsibilities,twonew from CBS Records where he was press.Alsointhe making are New York office. managingdirectorshavebeen publicity manager, west coast forcolor posters,mobiles, T-shirts, Wallach has been with ABC 13 appointedforRecordService: Columbia Records for a year and as wellasradio and television years. He was most recently New Friedrich Carl Coch is managing a half. 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AmericanRadioHistory.Com RSO, Dr. Pepper, Arista Promotes MCA Marketing Blitz J. Schoenberger New Y rk, N.Y. LOS ANGELES - RSO Records, NEW YORK-Scot Jackson, vice Dr. Pepper Company and MCA/ president of national promotion, By DAVID McGEE & BARRY TAYLOR Universal Films have jointly an- AristaRecords,has announced BOOK NEWS: How doesitfeel to spend six weeks turning fact nounced implementation of an the appointment of John Schoen- into "semifiction" and then have the result called "the finest novel extensivemarketingcampaign. ever written about rock and roll"? berger to the position of director, The promotion is the largest ever national album promotion -special "It's great," says Mark Shipper, author of the splendid Beatles "his- for the Dr. Pepper Company. The projects for the label. tory," "Paperback Writer." "I'm stillnot used to the reaction. I'm campaign, titled "The Pepperiza- getting these great letters from people I don't know and getting great tion of America," is a three-way reviews. The reviews are either really positive or really negative, which tie-in involving the original mo- I think is good-that way I know I'm offending some people, whichton picture soundtrack of "Sgt. means I'm doing my job as a writer. When you're lukewarm, trying to Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club court everybody, you don't seem to get anywhere." Band" (with Peter Frampton and At the outset the only person Shipper courted was himself. He the Bee Gees), the "Sgt. Pepper's wrote "Paperback Writer" in six weeks in the early months of 1977,Lonely Hearts Club Band" film (a vanity presseditand sent copies to rock critics whose opinions Robert StigwoodProductionin he respected: Greil Marcus, Dave Marsh and Robert Hilburn were associationwithDee Anthony among the first to read the book. All responded with enthusiastic distributed by Universal) and Dr. reviews, which prompted Shipper to get himself an agent and seekPepper soft drinks. The Dr. Pep- out a publisher (Grosset and Dunlap eventually bought it). per Company estimates that they Shipper told us his original idea was to write "the whole history ofalone will spend well over one John Schoenberger rock and roll as seen through my eyes-in other words a book like million dollars in this special pro- Inhis new capacity, Schoen- the one I wrote, but about all of rock and roll. Irealized right away motion. berger will be directing Arista's that I'd better narrow my scope because the subject was too vast. Dr. Pepper will be offering a national promotion field force on Also, people know the history of the Beatles a little better than they free "Sgt. Pepper" poster to pur- specific album projects and new know the history of rock and roll, so it was easier to satirize. chasers of six-packs of Dr. Pepper artist development campaigns on "I'd start writing at nine o'clock at night and keep atit until the soft drinks. In addition to the free the radio level. His responsibili- sun came up, two nights a week. I was cranking out 25 pages most poster, customers will be able to tieswillinclude working with every time I'd sit down. I couldn't believe it.I was never able to do it take advantage of a bonus offer marketing andpromotionper- before and haven't been able to do it since." to send in for an exclusive collec- sonnel and distributors prior to Behind the book's wisecracks and revisionist history is the author's tors EP record including five per- an Ip's release to generate radio very obvious love for the Beatles. Shipper admits to being "a real formances from the RSO Records' interestandactivity,andco- ordinating withregard Beatles fanatic" and further insists that "It took a real Beatles fan to originalmotionpicturesound- airplay write 'Paperback Writer.' track of "Sgt. Pepper." to interviews, local appearances "When you like someone, really like someone, it's not necessary Special display cases featuring and performances.Inaddition, to kowtow to them, to deify them. Give 'em some shit, have somethe slogan, "Be A Pepper, See Schoenberger will continue in his fun with them." 'Sgt. Pepper,' Drink Dr. Pepper, role as Artista's west coast chart We asked Shipper why he opted to play fast and loose with facts Hear 'Sgt. Pepper,' " will be set liaison. as he did, to the point of, for instance, portraying Brian Epstein as a up in supermarkets, grocery and Prior to his appointment, plumber. "When Istarted doing it I was just typing away, no idea conveniencestoresthroughout Schoenberger was Artista's asso- where I was going. There were about 20 other ideas that didn't pan the United States. The campaign, ciate director of west coast album out before that one did. So it was just another idea to me until I which will be infull swing by promotion. He has also been ABC began to see some potential for it. Then I started altering the facts. mid -August, will reach millions of andSireRecords'directorof It seemed to me that when Brian Epstein came into the picture I didn't customers.Dr. Pepper'sinitial national album promotion, and know what to do with him. He owns a record store, is a nice, Jewish poster order totaled several mil- has servedinseveralcapacities boy; what do we do with him? Well, let's make him a plumber. So lion copies. Approximately 90% for ABC Records in the south. he's called in to fix the restroom in the Cavern and spots the Beatles. of the top 25marketsinthe And from there a lot of jokes just came naturally. United States are included in this Richard Glenny Named "The funny thing is," Shipper adds with a wry grin, "is that a lot of campaign; and about 60% of the people don't know the facts, so Iget asked, Was he really a plumber? next 75 markets are already in- Casablanca Controller Was Yoko really Mick Jagger's girlfriend? It's strange.I only intended cluded in this promotion. LOS ANGELES - David Shein, this book to be for Beatles fans." In addition to the in-store dis- vice president and chief financial MAIN MAN RETURNS: Delbert McClinton visited New York lastplays, the poster give-away and officer for Casablanca Record and (Continued on page 74) the bonus EP offer,Dr. Pepper, FilmWorks,has announced the RSO Records and Universal Films appointment of Richard Glenny Ritenour at the Bottom Line have already begun an extensive as controller of the label. Glenny national television and radio ad- will be responsible for accounting vertising campaign in all markets. and financial reporting as well as Dr. Pepper's theme of "You Can the day-to-day operations of the Be A Pepper" is being expanded finance department. toinclude such slogansas"If you're a Pepper, you'll love 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.'" The television advertis- ing campaign includes mention of the motion picture and sound- track, as does the radio advertis- ing. ABBA Platinum I NEW YORK-"ABBA's Greatest Hits," originally released as the Richard Glenny Atlantic recording group's thir Glenny joinsthelabelafter Elektra/Asylum's Lee Ritenour ishailed backstage at the Bottom Line after his SRO show. Pictured from left are: Dennis Waters, program director, WRVR-FM, New York; U.S. album in August, 1976, four years with the Los Angeles Tom Morrera, music director, WNEW-FM, New York; Mike Shalett, E/A local promotion/ certifiedplatinumonJuly21, office of the international C.P.A. Connecticut; Ritenour; Ralph Ebler, E/A east coast general manger. 1978 by the RIAA. firm Hurdman and Cranstoun.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Radio Promotion Budgets Soaring Radio Replay As Stations Turn To Television Ads by MIKE FALCONand NEIL McINTYRE By NEIL McINTYRE NEW YORK - Radio stationsonly thing that would be a close Billy Martin resigned from the New York Yank- in majormetropolitan areas, second would be The Daily News plagued by the increasinglyin- ees as field manager, with the reason for leaving or The Times." Berger adds that being his health (didn't want to get axed). Thetense competitioningarnering "it's generally agreed that 18 to regionallistenerawarenessof real reasons for leaving: an inmate wanted to run 34 demographics don't read news- theiridentities,aretaking out papers to the extent that older the asylum, and the owner never played second more television ads as a means of say people do," and further points base for the Yankees. While someone will gettingtheirmessagesacross. "that's baseball," - it is very similar to what hap- out that as a result of this con- While not every major station in a sumerpatternthepromotion pens at times in radio. The program manager runs big market can affordcost-effec- budget goes heavily into televi- into conflict with his star morning man and the tivetelevisionadvertising(and sion spots. general manager or owner wishes to pick the hits there are many stations that do Berger has gotten very positive and the result is the radio program manager re- not use TV ads that can afford it), feedback on his television cam- signs and someone says "that's radio," and that's too bad. No, Billy there seems to be an increasing paign, and cites "cume" growth, Martin wasn't a radio program manager, but his job had many thingsreliance on television, sometimes listener calls mentioning the tele- in common with that of a programmer. He put together the lineup of representing the majority of the vision spots plus a Clio Award for the most hits, he chose players that would commit the fewest errors,promotional budget dollars. a TV ad are tangible results. While he looked for those who wouldn't strike out under pressure, and "We've spent more money on Berger statedthat he has also tried to create discipline for a total team effort. He won his ratings television advertising than on any tried"newspapers, subway and with two championships in two years. What the Yankees did is what otheradvertisingoutlet," ex- bus advertising," alongwith radio owners do on too regular a basis: hire a program director because plained Larry Berger, program di- "boards, trains and trailers," the of that person's knowledge, and then spend a lot of time telling the rector at New York's WPLJ. "The television spot remains his most PD, "ifI were running it,I would do it differently." Management that reason we do thatis that we've viable identity builder. hires others for what they do best, then immediately tries to change found it's the only way to reach Television advertising for radio their style, is indicative of people who have purchased too many do New York. There's nothing elsestations has heavily hit the Chi- it yourself kits, and never got passed the instruction manual. that'sbroadenoughtoreach cago area, according to WLS' pro- MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC: Music research on the part of radio sta- New York. There's nothing else gram director, John Gehron. And tions is on the increase, but attention to what the audience thinks of that'sbroadenoughtoreach his observations tend to reinforce different types of music has been with us for a long time. Once it was enough people in the suburbs and the feelings of station personnel how many people would show up to hear someone play, then would effectively cover the market. The (Continued on page 15) they spend money to buy the sheet music or purchase recorded music. Radio would count the results of local record sales, and to a great extent program their station from this information. Local record sales are still taken into account for judging music popularity, but sampling the listening audience that is not necessarily the record buyer is a form of research that isstillinits infant stage. Each station uses its own methodology to gauge the popularity of music and, this research is only as good as those who interpret the results. Much like the weather information given to meteorologists, their accuracy in pre- dicting depends upon their professional judgement. At times I feel that research is confused by programmers as being fact; it's true that some results have a high percentage of becoming reality, but only after it's been proven by audience acceptance. To think that what works on the air or as research in one market can be transferred with the same results to another, without bringing the entire radio station and popu- lation with you, is a dream not easily realized in today's competitive marketplace. Many of the techniques of gathering information on music ap- preciation are debatable, and the criticism often laid at the door- step of rating companies, because of small sample size, is the same problem confronted by radio stations surveying listeners' attitudes about music. Where and when you question a person's taste in music is important. Most of the radio listeners will hear the music at their own leisure and make their decision then. When people are put on THE STING the spot, or asked to give an opinion, they sometimes will tell you what they think you want to hear. What their true feelings are might remain unknown for some period of time. Music research, however you use it, should only be a guide to programming, and under your control. While the radio trendsetter asks the auto mechanics, plumb- ers, and doctors to help program the radio, these people would never think of allowing you to fix their car, pipes, or operate on them. The audience expects you to be the leader for their entertainment and if you're good they enjoy following the leader. FROYDS OF LONDON STREET: Special insurance policies for the peopleinthe broadcast business are now available through this -REcigt71,-vRa7- column. Froyds' long awaited sets of insurance might not provide job security forall, but they will make failure worth your while. "Not a soundtrack from another B movie..." I'm sure the premiums for these policies will be rather high at the (Continued on page 61)

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Radio Turns To Video Ads (Continued from page 14) WKTU Goes Disco in other major markets as well.gets within a market that con- money to do business now than NEW YORK-WKTU-FM, which "We try and use a combination tains eleven competing FM sta- itdid five or ten years ago. A pioneered the "mellow sound" in ofadvertisingoutlets,"stated tions then you have to also," he lot of companies tend to use six this market three years ago and Gehron, "but it seems that tele- explained. percent of gross as a figure for debutedtheBurkhart / Abrams vision is the medium that every- Often this cost, considerable topromotions, and I include a gen- "Soft Superstars" formatthis one wants to use." The program begin with, and then moved up- eral businesses inthis, not just spring, switched to an all -disco director said that itis not uncom- ward in a seemingly never-ending radio." But Davis adds that, "as I format last Monday (24). mon to tune in "Saturday Night cycle, puts a strain on some sta- view theincreaseinspending The format change came as a Live" in the Chicago area and see tionbudgets."There's been a around the countryit seems to surprise to most observers here, a radioad"atvirtuallyevery tremendous increase on the part be over the 25 percent range. even though WKTU's ratings have break." As a result of this, said of our competition in the use ofWhile Davis said he "would love not improved in recent months, Gehron, radio stations in the area television," said E.Alvin Davis, tospend money onbumper because "Soft Superstars" had not have had to increase television program director at Cincinnati'sstickers and billboards and do beenineffect for a fullrating ad frequency in order to get some WSAI. "I'm told that one of our themina meaningfulcreative period. But the great success en- identity. "Before we had one ad competitorsspent$45,000on manner," the limits mandated by joyed by WBLS-FM (which plays in there," he said, "but now you television alone during thelast his promotionbudgetceiling a lot of disco music) in the last may have to have two or three or rating period, which is more than sometimes prevent him from di- Arbitron rating book may have four just to maintain that identitywe've spent on all forms of pro-versifying as much as he would had some impact on the decision level." motion, including television, con- like. reached by WKTU's owners, SJR As this spiraling cost circle es- test prizes and advertising in the Budgetrestrictions,although Communications. calates, so do the dollars spent last six months." necessary in every case, often pro- None of the station's executives ontotalpromotionalbudgets. David notes that the trend to-hibit involvement in television towould comment on the format "We haven't seen that increase wards increased television buys is the extent that radio personnel change. Burkhart/Abrams & As- in newspapers or billboards spreading, although he notes that engaged in promotion would like. sociates, the Atlanta -based con- though," said the executive, al- he would rather spend the moneyAlthough this seems to be a wide- sultants, will apparently continue though he did state that the big- inthis video area than on bill- spread problem, thedifficulties to work with the station, although gest promotion done by the sta- boards. are compounded by strong sta-they have never consulted on a tion involved a considerable Budgets Rising tions in a market attempting todisco format before. amount of effort in that WLS gave In commenting on the general overwhelm the competition Record World learned last away 44 Fords in a 44 -day period. increase in promotional budgets, through a barrage of televisionweek, however, that Wanda Ra- "When everybody else escalates Davis said: "Thereis no doubt time buys. mos Charres, music director of their television production bud - thatit costs an awfully lot more (Continued on page 61) (Continued on page 58)

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THE MICHAEL ZAGER BAND- SEALS & CROFTS-Warner Bros. ROBIN TROWER-Chrysalis THE RITCHIE FAMILY-Marlin Private Stock PS 45,202 WBS 8639 CHS 2238 3323 (T.K.) TAKIN' IT EASY (prod. MY LOVE (BURNING AMERICAN GENERATION SOUL TO SOUL (prod. by by Louie Shelton) LOVE) (prod. by Don (prod. by J. Morali) M. Zager) (writers: (writers: MacLeod - Davis) (writers: Trower- (writers: Morali-Belo)o- A. Fields -M. Zager) Phillips) (Phillips- Dewar) (Misty Days/ Hurtt) (Can't Stop, BMI) (Sumac, BMI) (3:21) MacLeod/Bone Tone, Chrysalis, ASCAP) (3:17) (3:03) ASCAP) (3:39) "Let sAll Chant" was arecent The veteran duo's last album wentThe AOR audience will no doubt The Ritchie Family's records are disco staple with both r&b and a long way to change their image jump onthisfirstsingle fromoften the most exciting heard on pop chart action and this new rec- but this second, surprisingly heavy Trower's upcoming "Caravan To the disco floor and this one is so ord will likely get the same. It'srocker still gets the best of their Midnight" album. It's a powerful lush as to be nearly bottomless. more of a touch dancing tune vocalinterplays,lacedliberally rocker featuring James Dewar's The arrangementsarelayered thanthelastouting and adult with a churningguitar,and big vocals and Trower's signature with the female harmony vocals as stationslookingfor a smooth rounded out by Louie Shelton'ssearing guitar. After initial AOR centerpiece. Look for immediate summer playlist should also give full production. It's a top 40 na-play, it should cross easily to top reaction and a Top 40 crossover it a listen. tural. 40 for end of summer rotation. here.

DONNY HATHAWAY- KENNY LOGGINS-Columbia I EDDIE KENDRICKS-Arista GORDON LIGHTFOOT-Warner 3-10794 AS 0346 Bros. WBS 8644 Atco 7092 (Atlantic) WHENEVER I CALL YOU "FRIEND" (prod. THE BEST OF STRANGERS NOW (prod. by DREAMLAND (prod. by L. Waronker) YOU WERE MEANT FOR ME (prod. by by B. James) (writers: Loggins- J. Lane) (writers: T. Macauley-K. (writer: Lightfoot) (Moose, CAPAC) D. Hathaway) (writer: W. Peterkin) Manchester) (Milk Money/Rumanian Potger) (Macauley/Almo, ASCAP) (2:55) (Kuumba, ASCAP) (2:49) Pickleworks, BMI) (3:59) (3:41) Watch for country radio action on Hathaway's duets withRoberta Already bulleting on RW's Singles Kendrickspicked one of Tony this cut from Lightfoot's "Endless Flack moved right up to the top Chart, Loggins duet with Stevie Macaulay's cleverlylyricedbal- Wire" Ip. The lyrics are just right of the chart and this smooth solo Nicks is a multi -tempo new disc lads for this new single,full offor his interpretive singing styleeffort should do the same.It's that heads for a pop rock beat. his smooth vocals and bound for and soft guitar work. from his "Best Of" Ip. r&b and pop play.

LIAR-Bearsville BSS 0328 (WB) RAYDIO-Arista AS 0353 AWB-Atlantic 3500 CO-CO-Private Stock 45,195 SET THE WORLD ON FIRE (prod. by HONEY I'M RICH (prod. by R. Parker) SHE'S A DREAM (prod. by Arif Mardin) BAD OLD DAYS (prod. by T. Bradford) J. Alcock) (writer: Taylor) (Chappell, (writers: Parker -Johnson) (Raydiola, writer: Stuart) (Average, ASCAP) (writers: De Sykes -Slater) (ATV, BMI) ASCAP) (3:32) ASCAP) (3:14) (3:34) (2:37) This cut from the U.K. group'sThe "Jack & Jill"hitsters dance The second single from AWB'sA syncopated beat and a lusty second album (the first here) is an their hearts out on this third sin- "Warmer Communication" album duet set off this new disc with unrelenting rocker withchilling gle from the first album. It wrives has an easy Latin beat with highly overtones of the old Mary Hop- guitar work and interesting mel- along on a very Spinner-ish vocal danceable arrangements and their kinshit.Itshould be big with ody changes. hook. distinct big band sound. adult listeners.

THE SKYLINERS-Tortoise Intl. LOU RAWLS-Phila Intl. SANDRA RICHARDSON- RANDY JACKSON-Epic 8-50576 JH-11312 (RCA) ZS8 3653 (CBS) Dellwood DLD 706 HOW CAN I BE SURE (prod. by S. Stein) (writers: S. Stein -Z. Perry) (Instant THERE WILL BE LOVE (prod. by K. LOVE TO BE YOUR WOMAN (prod. by THE LOVE BUG (prod. by T. Hester) Replay/Joshada, ASCAP) (3:29) (writer: same) (Groovesville, BMI) Gamble -L. Huff) (writers: same) T. Camillo) (writer: same) (Barcam, (3:36) (Mighty Three, BMI) (3:27) BMI) (4:21) The Jackson Family's latest (and The Sklyliners, one of the 50s big One of pop music's songmasters, Tony Camillo's production gives youngest)soloartistshows off groups, provide a major link be- Rawls excels here on a typically flourishtothis upbeat (lyrically some formidable vocalpowers tween that era and new disco smooth love song produced and and melodically) tune that should here, capped by fine production dominance. The new tune should writtenby Gamble &Huff.It dance into the disco and the r&b technique. Watchforr&b and put them back on the charts. should get quick chart action. charts as well. a/c play.

THE DEBS-A&M 2061 DENNY LeROUX-RCA JH-1 1352 JOANNE BARNARD-Longview PATTI LABELLE-Epic 8-50583 CUPIE DOLLS (prod. by M. Blatte-L. ANNIE (prod. by George Andrews) LV 7801 LITTLE GIRLS (prod. by D. Rubinson & Gottlieb) (Blatte/Gottlieb, ASCAP) (writer: LeRoux) (Kimo Sabe/Ja De -Su, SUBSTITUTE (prod. by G. Markle) (writer: Friends) (writer: A. Wills) (Irving, BMI) (2:57) BMI/George Andrews, ASCAP) (3:00) W. H. Wilson) (Pub. not listed) (3:32) (3:58) They sound a bit like a number The well known New York singer/ Barnard's recordisa cover ver- Labelle's usually frantic tempo is of the summer record girl groups songwriter debuts on the RCA sion of a U.K. Top 5 hit and has toned down considerably on this that made itin the 60s, but this labelwithan up -tempo ballad much of the European light rock story -song ballad.Itshows her tune has decidedly 70s lyrics.It somewhat reminiscent of Hall & feel. The vocals are strong and it's vocals are equally effective when rocks all the way through. It's a Oates. Excellent for pop and a/c ready for pop and adult air play. understated. teen natural. airplay.

20/20-Bomp 115 FIREFLY-Polydor PD 14496 LANE CAUDELL-MCA 40935 MARSHALL TUCKER BAND- GIVING IT ALL (prod. by Shrylock- MY JOLE (prod. by K. Nolan) (writer: THOSE EYES (prod. by R. Jarrard) (writers: Capricorn CPS -0307 Ripley) (writer: Allen) (Whiteman same) (Kenny Nolan/Thunder's Road/ Caudell -Lloyd) (Landell/Irving, BMI) I'LL BE LOVING YOU (prod. by S. Levine) Music) (2:46) Herald Square, ASCAP) (2:53) (2:43) (writer: T. Caldwell) (Marshall Tucker/ ThisTulsa/Buffalogroup emu- Kenny Nolan produced and wrote The record drives from the open- No Exit, BMI) (3:30) latesa half dozen of their 60s this tune, mixing equal parts of ing notes and the vocals are just The ultra -Southern band moves idols on their Bomp debut disc. jazz and disco cadence. The multi- as likely to be heard AOR as pop into a new beat with this cut from It has nostalgic and new audience linguallyrics and Jim Gilstrap'swith a smattering of disco action. their "Together Forever" album. appeal as well. vocals add interest. It's a worthy debut. The vocals shine especially bright.

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SHOTS FROM A COLD SESAME STREET FEVER AMERICANA NEVER EVEN THOUGHT VARIOUS ARTISTS-Sesame Street CTW LEON RUSSELL-Paradise PAK 3172 (WB) COLIN BLUNSTONE-Rocket BXL1-2903 NIGHTMARE 79005 (7.98) (7.98) (RCA) (7.98) MOON MARTIN-Capitol SW 11787 The ingenious creationof pro- Russellre-establishes himself as Blunstonehasnot been heard (7.98) ducer Joe Raposo finds Muppetsa unique and gifted songwriterfrom in some time, but he hasMartin, the author behind Mink regulars Ernie, Grover, the Cookie and artist in general with his first returned with his most even solo DeVille's"Cadillac Walk" and Monster and others joining Robin solo album in three years. Rus-outing to date. His material has Michelle Phillips' "Victim Of Ro- Gibb for some fast -paced disco sell'sfusionofr&b,rock and a dreamy quality with solid musi- mance" makes a convincing 1p workouts on "C Is For Cookie," sometimes even reggae influences cal support and an excellent pro-debut in his own right with as- "Rubber Duckie" and thetitleaccountsfor some exceptional duction by Bill Schnee. Possiblesistance from Phil Seymour and Gary Valentine. The Oklahoman song.Thematerial is strong new material in "Let' Get Started" singles include "Photograph," enough to make this a hit. and "From Maine To Mexico." and "You Are the Way For Me." has a distinct '60s British sound.

NORMA JEAN BEAUTY JOANNE MACKELL CIRCLE OF LOVE Bearsville (WB) BRK 6983 (7.98) SANTA ESMERALDA-Casablanca NBLP UA LA878-H (7.98) LORNA WRIGHT-Rocket BXL1-2902 710 (7.98) ,rnWith a voice (RCA) (7.98) The songstress The third (p by that makes A noted ses- is a former the group and Bonnie Tyler sion singer, member of the second sound like Wright has re- Chic and the to spotlight Kate Bush, corded her sound is the lead singer Macke!l pos- first album type of layer- Jimmy Goings sesses a under her own ed, pulsating is a concept unique quality that could earn name with a dance production that should work .with a beauty and the beast her a reputation for being a cast of west coast musicians and make her current single, "Sat- theme and a strong flamenco/ female Bob Seger. Seger's "Fire her brother, Gary Wright. She urday," a cross -over success. disco flavor. The finale of "Hey Down Below" is one of the exhibits a sultry voice on the "Having A Party" sums it up best Joe" provides an interesting songs she covers on this debut. ballad material and dynamics on with its updated arrangement. the upbeat songs which tend to twist to what will undoubtedly BADLANDS be shaded with r&b stylings. be another chart success. SUPERSTAR BILL CHINNOCK-Atlantic SD 19191 BOB McGILPIN-Butterfly FLY 010 (7.98) BLACKBIRD (7.98) LOVE-A-THON BOB Mr GILPIN MOSE JONES-RCA AFL1-2793 (7.98) VERNON BURCH-Chocolate City CCLP McGilpin's Chinnock, a 200.! (Casablanca) (7.98) debut is div- The group veteran of the Already the ided into a shares the Asbury Park same musical juke joints, third label for te' soft side and the young art- a hard side roots as outfits makes his la- ist whose po- comprising such as Lynyrd bel debut with tential has somewhat lush Skynyrd and an enhanced come to the balladsand medium tempo ARS, coming and improved version of an surface with rockers with a slight disco flav- back after a several year ab- album he released himself ear- this solid r&b set. Burch can still or. The attractive package (with sence with a refreshing album of lier in the year. With several ex - sound uncannily like Stevie grey vinyl disc) could connect guitar dominated mainstream members of the E Street Band Wonder in places as he mixes with a wide audience. rock. The quartet's version of in his group and a knack for in some ballads ("Love Is") with The Beatles' title song should storytelling, comparisons will the more upbeat songs. THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE attract attention. inevitably be drawn to Bruce Springsteen. NEW BEGINNINGS IN TEXAS (ORIGINAL CAST) THE BEST OF CHUCK MANGIONE MERCURY SRM-2-8601 COCKRELL & SANTOS-A&M SP 4712 (ORIGINAL CAST)-MCA 3049 (7.98) CAN I HAVE MY MONEY BACK (7.981 The John Si- Owing to his GERRY RAFFERTY-ABC Blue Thumb Cockrell, a mon produced recent suc- BA 6031 (7.98) former mem- album of cess, the label This re-release ber of Pablo songs penned has released of Rafferty's Cruise, and by Carol Hall this double first solo al- Santos, once forms an ex- record compi- bum is a bit with "It's A ceptional lation of tracks closer to his BeautifulDay, original cast album for this mu- recorded with the Rochester folk roots but have joined forces for an album sical which has recently moved and Hamilton Orchestras be- contains the rich in vocal harmonies and a uptown to Broadway. "Hard tween 1971-1973. Mangione's same affable qua ity that has strong undercurrent of r&b Candy Christmas" and "Texas flugelhorn work is in a class all made "City To C'ty" a platinum rhythms. The songs are shaded Has A Whorehouse In It" are a by itself as he and guests Gap seller. A McCartney -like sensi- with dense layers of instru- couple of its exceptional mom- Mangione and Gerry Niewood tivity pervades on "Mary Skeff- mentation. ents. prove here. ington" and "Didn't I?"

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White. Hot. Blue. His guitar is nothing short of fever -pitched. His voice is never less than on target. Johnny Winter extends his winning streak and celebrates his 10th year with CBS Records with his 10th album,"White, Hot & Blue:' Johnny's return to club touring (backed by his finest band ever) lets you share his electric talents close-up. If you're a close friend of the family, join the reception. Johnny Winter's 10th Anniversary Album. "WHITE, HOT & BLUE' On Blue Sky RejzaiMs and Tapes.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Parsons 'Double -Platinum' Camillo, Barker Join In New Label Venture LOS ANGELES-Veteranar- Nashville; Pickwick International ranger, conductor, songwriter for Atlanta, Georgia, St. Louis, Mis- and producer Tony Camillo hassouri, and Minneapolis, Minne- joined forces with Cecile Barker, sota; Record Merchandising for personal and business representa- Los Angeles, California; K&A Dis- tieforseveralartists,to form tributorsforHawaii;BigState Camillo/Barker Enterprises. DistributorsforDallas,Texas; The new entity is comprised of H. W. Daily for Houston, Texas; five divisions; Venture Records, a Alta Distributors for Phoenix, Ari- record label; Venture Sound Stu- zona; Bib Distributors for Char- dios, a sixteen, twenty-four and lotte, North Carolina; All South thirtytrack,multi -million dollar DistributorsforNewOrleans, recordingfacilityhousedin a Louisiana; Sound Records & Tapes Alan Parsons and Eric Woolfson of The Alan Parsons Project visited Arista Records' mansion locatedin New Jersey; for Seattle, Washington; Universal New York offices recently, and were presented with double -platinum awards in recog- BARCAM Publishing; CB Produc- Distributors for Philadelphia, nition of worldwide sales of over two million units of The Project's debut Arista Ip, tions, a music and film produc- Pennsylvania; Stan's Records for "I Robot." Shown with the "Robot" plaques are (from left)Elliot Goldman, executive Shreveport, Louisiana; Pacific Re- vice president and general manager, Arista Records; Eric Woolfson; Alan Parsons, Clive tion affiliate; and CAMBAR Ad- Davis, president, Arista Records. vertising Agency. cording and Tape for San Fran- Eight artists are presently signed cisco,California;andWestern ASCAP Taps Schmidt to the label: Sandra Feva, Creme Merchandising for Denver, Colo- Epic Ups Schwartz rado. NEW YORK- Lisa Schmidt has D'Cocoa, Donny Most, John NEW YORK - Bob Feineigle, Givens4,Jesse Fields, NewYork head- Gates, director,national albumpro- joined the Bazuka and Synergism. Albums ofthe American GRT of Canada motion,Epic/Portrait/Associated quartersstaff are presently being completed on Societyof Composers, Authors Labels, has announced the allartists withinitialsingle re-Names Edwards Pres. appointment of Chuck Schwartz and Publishers, according to ASCAP director of Membership leases scheduled for August 1 on to regionalalbumpromotion Creme D'Cocoa, Donny Most and SUNNYVALE, Cal. - Gordon manager, midwest region, Epic/ Paul S. Adler. R. Edwards has been named pres- Ms. Schmidt's duties will include John Gates. Portrait/Associated Labels. Venture Records presently has ident of GRT of Canada by Vin- discussing ASCAP operations with tonD.Carver,president, GRT In his new position, Schwartz officesinthree locations: 7033 members and prospective mem- Corporation. Edwards, who willbe responsiblefarimple- SunsetBoulevard,Los Angeles, mentingallpromotionefforts bers, developing and maintaining moves up from the post of execu- music and record industry con- California, 121 Meadowbrook withinhisregion on behalf of Drive, Somerville, New Jersey and tive vice president, succeeds Ross tacts, visiting concerts, clubs and albumsreleasedontheEpic, 5050 Powder Mill Road, Beltsville, B. Reynolds,who has been inthe Metropolitan Portrait, and CBS Associated showcases Maryland. named executive vice president Labels.He willmaintainclose areaas partoftheSociety's of WEA Music of Canada, Ltd. membershipservice RickSidotihas been named liaisons with programmers at key expanded directorofnational promotion, Before joining GRT of Canada radio stations in order to obtain program. Mike Thomas, directorofeast over a year ago, Edwards was maximum exposureforE/P/A Priorto joining ASCAP, Ms. coast operations and Ms. Gloriavice president and general man- associated with album releases. He will also assist Schmidtwas Seuoya, publicity director. ager of the Handleman Company Avalon Productions in Cam- in the coordination and planning Independentdistribution has of Canada for a period of three bridge, Massachusetts, where she ofartist developmentactivities been set as follows: Progress Rec- years. Prior to that, he was vice for the midwest region. He will worked in contracts and promo- president,marketing, WEA of tional materials for tours of actsords Distribution Corporation for report directly to Feineigle. Chicago, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Buf- Canada. He had been with WEA Schwartz joined CBS Records includingBonnieRaitt,Buddy falo and Cleveland; Alpha Dis- for over five years and held key in 1972 as a junior salesman in Guy and Junior Wells, and Rory tributors for New York, Boston, promotional and managerial posi- the Chicago marketing area.In Block. New Jersey and Rhode Island; tions during that time. 1974 he was promoted to sales- Schwartz Brothers for Washing- Edwards will report to Herbert man for the Cincinnati marketing ABC Names Three ton, D.C.; Tone Distributors for B. Hershfield,corporatesenior area. In 1975 Schwartz was named Florida; Music City Rceords forvice president. local promotion manager, E/P/A, To Intl. Posts for the Cleveland marketing area, LOS ANGELES - Jay Morgen- the position he has held until his stern, vice president and general Tyler Takes Gold current move. manager,internationaldivision, ABCRecords, has announced three appointments in the divi- A&M Promotes Green sion, all reportingto Elaine LOS ANGELES-Harold Childs, Corlett, VP of artist development, senior vice president, promotion, international division. A&M Records,hasannounced Lee Wilder has been appointed the appointment of Larry Green to thepositionofpublicity asassistantnational promotion manager,internationaldivision. director. Wilder comes to ABC from A&M Green began doing local pro- Records, where she wasinter- motion in Charlotte, North Caro- national publicity coordinator. lina for Warner Brothers Records. Craig Dugan has been named He joined A&M in 1973, continu- manager, promotional materials. inglocalpromotion work in Dugan also comes from A&M Charlotte. In 1974 Green moved Records, where he was respon- to Denver, Colorado to do pro- sible for international production. motion in that area. In 1976 he Inaddition,JerylSachshas was named west coast regional been promoted toassistantto promotion director. Elaine Corlett. She has worked Between her two sold out Bottom Line shows in New York, RCA's Bonnie Tyler was In his new position, Green will inABC'sinternationaldivision presented gold plaques for her single, "It's A Heartache," and album of the same for more than a year and previ- title, both of which had just been certified by the RIAA. Shown making the presenta- deal with secondary top 40 sta- tion in her dressing room are (from left) Warren Schatz, division vice president, east tions and he will report directlyously was with Coyote Produc- coast pop artists and repertoire, RCA Records; Bonnie, and Robert Summer, president, to Childs. tions. RCA Records.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com DIALGUE THE VIEWPOINTS OF THE INDUSTRY Chuck Smithon Pickwick International's New Era By SAM SUTHERLAND The beginning, then, was a planning process of what would be C. Charles (Chuck) Smith, pres- featured at Pickwick Records from the available licensed material, ident of Pickwick International, and it was improved by putting itall under one operating manage- became chief operating officer of ment, with one coordination of the marketing and product programs. thecompany during American And the results were promptly felt. The volume of Pickwick Records Can's acquisition of Pickwick in product-notwithstanding the significant restructuring that went on 1977. With a marketing and man- in connection with management changes and the relocation from agement background both outside Woodbury to Minneapolis-doubled in 1977 as compared with 1976, and within the music industry (in- with fewer releases than in previous years. cluding a term with Transconti- RW: Given the benefits that such a vertical integration of divisions nentalDistributors),Smithhas can provide, do you know of any earlier Pickwick moves to more spearheaded a structural realign- closely ally the various divisions? ment of Pickwick's rack jobbing, Smith:I don't know that any useful purpose is served by speculat- distribution,manufacturing and ing as to what the prior management's orientation may have been. I budget recorddivisionsduring think there is evidence that at various times the subject was addressed, the past year.InhisDialogue, but for one reason or another, wasn't implemented. Smith outlines his company's pri- Chuck Smith RW: How is Pickwick currently structured as a result of the overall orities for the next two years, talks about the future of rack jobbingmanagement strategy introduced since the American Can purchase? and independent distribution, and details what American Can has Smith: We have six operating divisions with a general manager in meant to Pickwick in terms of additional capital and services. charge of each. These are coordinated by corporate officers and by the use of combined marketing strategies, so that each division under- Record World: Industry speculation ran high during the early stages stands what the others are doing, what may interface from one divi- of talks between Pickwick and American Can, particularly in response sion to another, and thus realize the greatest corporate benefits. to American Can's stature as a mammoth conglomerate previously The six divisions are: the Pickwick Records division, at various times basedinother, non -entertainment fields. Now that Pickwick has called a proprietary products division, which isn't very indicative of passed its first birthday as a wholly -owned sector of American Can, what it does, since it's basically a re-rerelease operation domestically how would you characterize the relationship between the two com-and in Canada; the Keel Manufacturing division, which manufactures panies? What benefits have Pickwick's various divisions derived from product for Pickwick and for third party labels; the independent dis- the acquisition? t' ibution division, which is now separately administered from the rack Chuck Smith: The American Can Company's acquisition of Pick-arm, although it never used to be; the rack jobbing wick was an important step for them in the consumer products area,is the largest division; the retailing division, which operates over 350 one they intend to support. They've already supported Pickwick sig- stores and is currently opening one store a week, and which, again, nificantly up to this point, and have indicated to us that we should never had independent management from the rack services and inde- not feel that capitalis constrained in pushing our side of the busi-pendent distribution divisions until now; and the international divi- ness. Their firm support for the direction we're heading inis virtually sion, which is managed in London, and now has common product unlimited, and so long as the things we do continue to make sense, resources to the U.S. Pickwick Records divisions. and our performance continues to match what it's been, we expect Company strategy and policy are determined by the six heads of that that support will continue. The expertise that they've offered-those divisions plus four principal staff officers, including myself. So in areas like marketing, computer sciences, optical scanning and the actually 10 or 12 people primarily manage the affairs of the company, use of bar codes, where American Can is an industry leader-has been getting together regularly to determine policies. extremely helpful. RW: Since the acquisition, you've undertaken some restructuring The volume of Pickwick Records prod- of Pickwick. Would you characterize these changes as major ones for _ the company? uct...doubled in 1977 as compared 99

Smith: Yes, but I have to qualify that answer in that there was with 1976, with fewer releases than no disruption to the structure because of the strategic planning that took place prior to the official acquisition on June 7 of 1977. Because in previous years. much of that planning was underway while Pickwick was negotiat- ing with the American Can organization, American Can was quite RW: That range of interests places Pickwick in a somewhat unique familiar and comfortable with what was going on. We began the vantage point in terms of evaluating changes in the music market- restructuring in January of '77. place.In particular, Pickwick's clout as a rack jobber makes it,in RW:. What was the principal goal behind the restructuring? effect, the most accurate gauge of that end of the business. The com- Smith: The principal thing that we tried to establish promptly with petition between racks and retailers is a chronic one, subject to fluc- tuations in share of market, and with the rapid growth of major retail the organization was the single company concept. Prior to 1977, the company had generally been operating with three separate spheres chains in recent years, much attention has turned to that side. With- out asking you to predict the ultimate future of the racks, what spe- of management: the Heilicher group, headquartered in Minneapolis, the U.S. Records group, headquartered in New England, and Pick-cial problems are you facing? Does the situation facing rack jobbers approach the lost market share more zealous retailers might suggest? wick Records, headed by Cy Leslie, which dealt with re-release prod- uct and international operations. All were operating relatively autono- Smith: Certainly to characterize rack jobbing in a negative sense mously. would be to do it a disservice. It's very important and will continue to be a major force in the distribution of records;itis extremely RW: So that structure resulted in duplication of costs and data, important to the labels, the artists and ourselves, because this is where among other things? the most significant tonnages of product are moved through the dis-

Smith: Well, it wasn't only the economy scale, but the synergism tribution pipeline to the retailers. I think it's obvious to everybody that would come about by putting the divisions together-the actual that the rack jobber is not growing at the virtually boundless rates we professional help that one division can give to another. For example, saw in the '60s, but, that doesn't indicate that rack jobbing is endan- the promotion of Pickwick product, the coordination of the pressinggered or even a little unhealthy. of that product along with other, third -party pressing business, the RW: So you feel that the gains in volume and overall dollar sales distribution ofit through the rack jobbing and retail organization- remain very healthy. each was enhanced considerably by putting them all together. (Continued on page 35)

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McCann's. early August. dated under the ABC/Dunhill re- Although Morgenstern does Other recordings, both covers Leder has named Bruce Marcus cording and publishing aegis insubscribe to the view that many and self-contained, are of course promotion coordinator and the '60s - are undergoing an up- producers are more willingto being generatedbyartistsre- Robert Goldee as marketing co- surge in recording activity. While balance self -penned material cordingfor ABC Records,but ordinator for Penumbra. Stephen the current ABC Music publish-with well-chosen outside contri- Morgenstern notes that the over- Penn has been retained asat- ing enclave reflects a number of butions,his assessment for the allcatalog represents less of an torney andNadineLeder as recent signings of both establish- greater exposure accorded ABC'soverlap than previously. "Only 40 secretary and treasurer. edandemergingsongwriters, catalogue includes a more critic-percent of our publishing is now president Jay Morgenstern notes al development as well. "We find derived from acts recording for First Release that a number of key copyrights that right now our biggest prob- the label," he reports. "We want Penumbra's first release wilt be acquired during the late '60s and lemisnot getting the covers," to be a full -line publisher offer-an album by a 12 piece Haitian '70s are now experiencing new explainstheveteranpublisher, ing broad services to all our writ- disco group, The Voodoo Ma- viability. "but finding the songs. With the ers." Thus, despite the compara- chineOrchestra,featuringAu- Key songwriters whose cata-writer/artist, he getsfirstcrack tivescarcityoffully -developed drienne Mike and writer/percus- logues are enjoying stepped -up athis ownbestmaterial;he new writers and the catalogue's sionist Robert Delaleu. Penumbra coverage from other artists and tends to put you on hold, and it rejuvenation throughcoversof hasalsosignedBrooksstream, producersrangefromveteran limits the amount of unrecorded oldercopyrights,Morgenstern whichwilldebut with atune r&b performer and writer Johnny materialavailable.Therealso and his staff stillreserve plenty penned by Victor Kastel, who has Ace and rock classicists Leiber and aren't that many non -performingof time to hear tapes andlive also been signed to Shadow Pub- Stoller,throughtheextensive writers around with good unpub- auditions from new writers. lishing, a subsidiary of Penumbra. Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter lished material to record." Forthcoming product will be from Morgenstern also feels his re- theWinikerSwingOrchestra, catalogue and other prime '60s As a result, ABC Music's staff alignedrole as head of ABC's Medium Rare,a20 piece jazz acquisitions, to '70s signings such havebeenfocusingonolder international has division con- ensemble featuringPatHollen- as Jimmy Buffett, Delbert McClin- catalog while working with their tributedto the publishing divi- ton, Steely Dan's Walter Beckernewest writers. While more re- beck, and classical pianist Joshua sion's current strength. "Being in Pierce. and Donald Fagen, and Peter Mc-cent additions to the writing staff charge of an international opera- Leder has also announced that Cann. like Nashville's Blake Mevis and tionislike running a miniature Says Morgenstern, who also Michael Garvin have garnered re- record company," he says, "so hehasretainedDavidSalidor heads up ABC's international mu- cent covers from artists like Helen that gives me an overall scope and DavidDavidsonof OGE Communicationstocoordinate sic operations, "From the pub- Cornelius and Jim Ed Brown (for that'sveryvaluableto both lishingstandpoint, we're doing both a Cornelius solo project and pressandpublicrelationsfor sides." The international connec- the label. Penumbra Records is very well.It'sthe biggest year a single by the duo), a numbertion has proved particularly use- we've had since we've entered of older writers - some no long- based at 215 Middle Neck Road, fulin opening up ABC's oldest Great Neck, New York. the business - the first quarter ercontracted - areattracting copyrights."Ithink the biggest net profit was what our annual more cover activity than ever. valueisthat right now, outside profit was just three years ago." Steely Dan isa case in point. theU.S.,thereistremendous ABC Music'scurrentchartfu- Despite the group's hardiness asactivity in compilations - great- GRT Names Leis tures reflect recent signings, in- an AORprogramming staple est hits, disco, Top 40, whatever Intl. Coordinator cluding Big Tree recording artist prior to last year's multiple plati- you can think of may generate al- JimmieMack and songwriter num success with "Aja," cover bum packages. Where we're in- LOS ANGELES - Lore Leis has Dana Merino, along with otheractivity had been scattered until volved in assembling such a pack- returnedtothe GRT family as recently. Now the band's pop-age, my publishing background international coordinator for the Gooding Joins ularity, coupled with a simulta- enables me to recommend songsGRT Record Group. She will be neous - and somewhat atypical we publish that may be recorded based in Los Angeles. Private Stock - recognition from the jazz andon another label, or simply re- In her new capacity, Leis will educational communities. "We've port on other writers' catalogues. be responsible for coordinating NEW YORK - Private Stock gottena number of covers on I'm able to use the information I communications Records has announced the ap- 'Dirty Work,' and we've also got- between GRT retrieve from that marketplace, in recordoperations andinterna- pointment of Bob Gooding asten covers on 'DoItAgain,'" turn,tomake suggestions on tional licensees. In addition, she director of album promotion. notes Morgenstern by way of ex- what's done here." ample, adding that "Do It Again," will be handling the publishing already a radio perennial,isit- administration. self garnering new airplay and RCA Inks Harris Leis will report to vice presi- royalties viaits inclusion in the dent of business affairs, Jim Levy. "FM" soundtrack 1p (along with another ABC copyright, Jimmy Buffett's "Livingston Saturday Intl. Lawyers Meet Night"). "We've just licensed a new Steely Dan jazz print series Set For '79 MIDEM with Jensen Publications. The in- NEW YORK - The Interna- terest from jazzartistsisalso tional Lawyers Meetings, a fea- building, and we're getting cov- ture of MIDEM for the past sev- erson them from mainstream eral years, has been set for Janu- recording artists in that area. 'Aja' Bob Gooding ary 19, 1979, opening day of the wasreallya turning pointfor 13th MIDEM. Gooding comes to Private themintermsofeducational Stock from WCAU-FM inPhila- uses; I think that Ip proved to a The meeting will study some delphia,where hewasnews lot of people that they had more of the most significant court de- director. Previously he had been depth than had been assumed." Saxophonist Eddie Harris has been signed cisions taken recently which re- vicepresidentof programming Likewise, Peter McCann, whose toalongtermrecordingcontractby late to copyright law. As inre- at WCOL-AM & FM, and also own "Do You Wanna Make Love" Neil Portnow, division vice president, a&r, cent years, the meeting will be west coast of RCA Records. Harris(left) program director of WCOL-FM. single was a hit for ABC Music's is shown here with Portnow. open to all MIDEM participants.

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But we were intrigued to see that TV Guide, which (along with the Reader's Digest) has both the highest circulation and often the highest pablum quotient of any publication around, devoted considerable space to the uneasy Larry Harris, senior vice president of Casablanca Record and FilmWorks has announced relationship between rock music and TV in a recent two part article the signing of Harlem Globetrotter Meadowlark Lemon. His first solo album, produced (July 22 and 29 issues). by the team of Dalton and Dubarri, is set for release in January. Shown from left are: TV Guide is not Creem or Crawdaddy, soit's not surprising that Larry Harris, senior vice president of Casablanca Record and FilmWorks, has announced they (meaning writer Max Gunther) take a rather staid and not entirely senior vice president. informed approach to their subject matter. The statement that "radio - station managers watch Billboard, and as a song moves up the charts WEA Promotes Burns Versatile Pacts they broadcastit more often"is simply wrong; singles charts are based on airplay, not vice versa. Nor do we feel that the choice of LOS ANGELES - Barbara Anne With Teichiku managers Bert Block and Fred Kewley as interviewees, as good asBurns has been appointed Na- tional Advertising Coordinator for NEW YORK-Versatile Records, those men are, provides a particularly insightful viewpoint on why Ltd., New York, has signed an rock and rollers avoid the tube; choosing from a broader spectrum the Warner-Elektra-Atlanta Corp., of rock managers-Iry Azoff, say, or Leber and Krebs-might have announced WEA's executive vice exclusive licensing agreement gotten them alittle closer to the actual pulse of the rock world president, Vic Faraci. withTeichikuRecords,Tokyo, (Gunther did seek out Elliot Roberts, which helped). What's more, Ms. Burns, who is currently as- fordistributionrightstothe catalogue in Gunther's evaluation of rock psychology, to our minds at least, occa-sistant to the promotion director entireVersatile Japan. sionally borders on snide condescension: "Many individualrock at WEA's Cleveland Branch, will artists are careful to cultivate a radical or at least antiestablishment assume her new position August Teichiku's first release will be "Cornell Dupree's Saturday Night image," he says-"which means, of course, affecting a lofty disdain 1 in Burbank. for the TV industry, its people and allits works." A case of the pot Fever" album on August 25. An extensive promotional campaign calling the kettle black, it seems to us. is planned for the album. Plans By and large, though, Gunther's various explanations for the lackASF Competition have been finalized for the fall of a strong TV -rock relationship are accurate and absorbing. Some release ofVersatile's "Grant are purely financial; the huge sums artists can command via record Set For Nashville Green Easy" Ip. sales and other royalties (which are detailed at length), as well as NASHVILLE-For the first time Teichiku will release all future for concert tours (some staggering figures are quoted here,like in its five-year history, the Ameri- Versatile MSG Series albums $300,000 for a single Beatles show, S5 million for a 1974 Elton John can SongFestivalwillholdits simultaneously with their release tour, or $10 million in a single year for ZZ Top), make the relatively second and thirdlevel amateur in the United States. paltry sume offered by TV barely wcrth the trouble. Bad ratings for and professional country compe- Michael S. Gusick,Versatile shows featuring Paul Simon, Natalie Cole, the Rutles and Ringo Starr tition judging in Nashville. Since president, negotiated the agree- are cited as part of TV's own reluctance to experiment with different itis a part of ASF's overall pledge ment with Knut Kraft of GP Music music formats. to entrants to place their music Corp., who acted as liaison be- When it comes to the musicians themselves, Gunther talks of theirdirectly in the hands of the in- tween the two companies. objections to the alleged "lack of freedom" and the restrictions putdustry professionals who are in a on "the aggressively sexual style of many groups and individual rockposition to do the most for them, Sound Seventy Inks stars." But while Gunther over -emphasizes the image factor, he also it naturally follows that this seg- points to the very real problems of over-exposure-the example of ment of the country competition Henry Paul Band the Captain and Tennille is well taken-and sound, which is usuallyshould be judged by a group of awful on music programs. NASHVILLE - HenryPaul, Nashville's top professionals, ac- former frontman on rhythm guitar What with the heavy crossover now happening between music andcordingtoASFpresidentTad and vocals for Tampa -based The movies, a new look at the possibilities of television can't be far in Danz. Outlaws, has formed The Henry the future. Late night offerings like "Rock Concert" and "Midnight This year's entrants, from every Paul Band and signed a manage- Special" or lesser known shows like "Soundstage" have presentedstate and over 20 foreign coun- ment contract with Joseph E. Sul- fine music in the past (we recall the excellent "Midnight Special" tries,arecompetingforcash livan'sSound Seventy Manage- with Little Feat, Jesse Winchester, Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt andprizes as well as, in the upcoming ment. Weather Report);it remains to be seen if there can be a successful lyric competition, a contract offer The group, which signed with transition to prime time. with April -Blackwood Music. En-Atlantic Records June 29, will re- THE BIG EYE-With one of the oldest inhouse audio-visual opera- trants retain all rights to their ma- cord this summer at Miami's Cri- tions in the industry, CBS Records has been preparing sophisticatedterial and are guaranteed that atteria Studios, and a concert tour presentations forits convention programs for some time. But thisleast two music industry profes- in support of the album is plan- year saw several onscreen moments, some inhouse, and some from sionals will listen to their efforts. ned for this fall. The line-up for the networks (of all places-see below), that were truly mind -boggling. Flip Black, director of ASF cre- the band includes Jim Fish (lead For CBS staffers, the strangest sight had to be their most high hon- ative services, along with Danz guitar),BillyCrain(leadguitar chos showing up on a "Gong Show" parody whose host managed to and ASF manager Joe Willemse, andvocals),BarryRapp(key- look like Pacific Stereo's Tom Campbell sounds, all unctuous airwave will headquarter at the Hyatt Re- boards), Wally Dentz (bass and hiccuping and pearly smile. Then Walter Yetnikoff gave a dramaticgency for the judging August 7-9, vocals), and Bill Hoffman (drums). reading of one of Jack Craigo's memos, which managed to make the and Danz will host the ASF party The band has appeared on tour CBS Records Group prez weep openly while we kept thinking of for judges and invited guests at dates with the Rolling Stones, The Kafka. Later Bruce Lundvall sang "Winchester Cathedral," and, in a the Exit/In August 10. Category Marshall Tucker Band, and the performance that somehow escaped "Saturday Night Live" (well,it v inners will be announced this Charlie Daniels Band. Paul was is another network), Jack Craigo recited Dylan's "Baby, Stop Crying"fall, with grand prize winners to one of the original members of to a blubbering blonde. be announced next January at the the Outlaws, the first group sign- There were also a few moments where such outre humor gave way ASF presentation awards inLos edtoAristaRecords by Clive (Continued on page 53) Angeles. Davis.

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and pop charts.and vocalist. And his His new incredible single, "Take new1978 album,"In Meisstars, the I'm year Yours','about The for Nightto Michaelis shineunquestionably hit.-Time:' atHenderson,This the is certainly verysoaring a topsmash the isupof extraordinary the the year charts-andR&B for Michael musician, for a Henderson: long composer, time to one come. of music's brightest "IN THE NIGHT-TIME' MICHAEL HENDERSON'S BRILLIANT NEW ALBUM. psk ON BUDDAH RECORDS AND TAPES W. Neil Reshen Management Marketed and distributed by Arista Records. The album. "In The Night -Time:' BDS 5712 BB: R&B-24* CB: R&B-13* RW: R&B-16 The single. "Take Me I'm Yours:' BDA 597 BB: 23* POP -82* CB: 24* POP -62* RW:19* POP -7r" RECORDS CONVENTION CBS Execs Point Toward $1 Billion Year Walter Yetnikoff Bruce Lundvall (Continued from page 3) harder to come up with the nec- (The following are excerpts from in the next decade. Even the fi- four years, and we didn'tstart essary sales. the address to the CBS Records nancial pundits on Wall Street are off fromatiny base tobegin Our problems were compli- conventionbyBruceLundvall, sending out their newsletter to with. Much more dramatically,cated further by astrike at the president, CBS Records Division) describe the cosmic growth they those same numbers show 21/2 Pitman facility which lastedfar R. Companies ... like individuals perceive is ahead for the music times growth in the record longer than either we or our em- can have a realistic perception or industry or isit the home enter- group's profits. Think about that,ployees would haveliked, and a distortion of their image. Fortainment industry . . . or the lei- . . . sure time industry?It should be a great big company with thecaused serious production prob- example decades ago the mostintensecompetitivepres- lems particularlyinthesingles railroad industry perceived of it- obvious to anyone standing in the sures, with skyrocketing costs and area. self as being in the railroad busi- middle of what promises to be a a whole host of problems, grow- At the same time we intro- ness, only to learn too late from prolongedindustry boom, that ing 2Y2 times in profits in a few duced anew pricingprogram airlinesandthe trucking com- nothing could be more important short years. We may not alwayswhich was initially met with some panies that they were really in the thanhaving absoluteclarityof look like Wall Street archtypical customer resistance. transportation business. vision . . . business people with white shirts Added to this three fold set of The titansof the Hollywood There's a statement we've all and ties up to our noses, but our unanticipated problems, there film studios failed to focus on the heard that's become an industry achievements should be the envy were a number of very serious meaning and importance of tele- cliche . . . "Let's wait and see of all those brokers in blue pin- efforts by other companies to hire vision . . . and very soon theirwhat CBS Records does." That's stripe suits. So life's been good, many of our important people,studios were taken over by thethe highest compliment a com- even if our sanity has been tested which you know met with some packagers and producers of TVpany can receive-and the best from time to time. In London last success. This last problem, as op- programs. definition of leadership that I've year, while trying to escape from posed to the others, was not a Do you recall that RCA initially heard. Having the vision to con- an Arab whom Bob Sherwood surprise since being the number rejected the invention of the tran- ceive an idea, the guts to execute sent to my room, my adrenaline one company with the best peo- sistorbecause they saw them- it, the wisdom to perfect it-has ple, as glands were overworked(Isaid I have said so many times selves as being in the now obso- made the difference.... adrenaline,notgenitalglands), before,we alwaysknewthat lete vacuum tube business? Luck A Factor I panicked and came up with the less fortunate record companies Our industry has a vision of its (Continued on page 33) image as well, a 3.5 billion dollars There's a true story, told about idea of a billion dollar year by two well known record executives 1980. I shouldkeep mybig who found their company in the mouth shut because since then I M. Richard Asher middle of a hot streak with one have been constantly pestered by hitrecord being releasedafter people asking, "How's your bil- (Following are excerpts from the and we're going to do our share another. This sharply contrasted lion dollars?" The answer is that speech to the CBS Records con- .... and more .... to meet thosewiththepreviousfivemonths it's fine. The CBS Records Group vention made last week by M. goals you heard from Walter and when every record released by is very rapidly closing in on that RichardAsher,president, CBS John Backe this morning. the label bombed. When asked target. In fact,if we were to add Records International) Partnership & Dedication how he could explain the sudden Columbia House's mail order rec- CRIisdoing greatin1978. We're doingitthe only wayturnaround, the head of the rec- ord sales to the projected 19781977 was over 20% better than it's possible to be successful....ord company, inhis renowned revenuesofthe CBS Records 1976 in sales and profits and 1978 we're doingitwitha sense of"cool,"replied - "It was really Group, then it looks as if CBS Inc. will be far better than 1977. Wepartnership and a dedication tovery simple; after watching our is going to hit 1 billion dollars in have our problems and frustra- being the best. Real partnerships records go down the drain for record sales not in 1980, and not tions . . . . England and Europe with local companies . . . . local five months, I walked into my evenin1979, but thisyear. A have had a very soft record mar- governments . . . . local people partner's office one day and said, billion dollars in music from one ket to work in. ... but our com- . . . . local CBS people. That last, 'O.K. I've had enough-it's time to company. Maybe there was some- bination of good people, good ar- we think, is the true partnershipget lucky.' " Wouldn't it be won- thing worthwhile in that Arab af- tists,professionalismandhard . . . . and itgets down to that derfulifit was as easy as that? ter all. work, have more than overcome wherever we operate . . . . one All I'd have to do is give Jack or But the last six months haven't the problems. In fact, while most person relating to another . . . . Don orPaul an occasional been easy-for me-and Idon't re- of our competitors are expending with mutual respect And we cross minder and tell them . . . now is think for any of you either. We a good dealof theircreativity over oceans and mountains and the time. rolled into 1978 with a momen- now in preparing excuses to their rivers and mind -boggling frustra- Of course,luck does play a tum that seemed to promise an stockholdersandthefinancial tions and barriers to establish our larger role in our business than easy continuation of the growth analysts, we're forging ahead on partnerships... anyone would like to admit, but of the previous year. It seemed as allfronts. We have hadgreat You can take that partnership it take -s more than a hot pair of if very little could go wrong, but artists and music from CRU and meaning to any lengthsinour dice for a company to more than we hadn't gotten very farinto our CRI affiliates, we are breaking company .... to all lengths .... doubleitssales volume inthe the year when it became apparent ground musicallyaround the if you will. We have to do itin last three years . .. and that's ex- that optimism may be a healthyworld with new forms and styles our international scheme of point of view but it provides no actly what we've done. of music and every indicationis things . . . . but we do it out of You've heard me expound guarantee against the unexpected. that we'll continue to do so fordesire because we know local many times on the fact that we're Many serious problems emerged. the rest of 1978 and into 1979... people know and can stay current one of the very few companies in- A number of important albums CRI is 26 companies in partner- with their markets better than we volved in every area of music and from our super -starartists were ship doing business in 42 coun- can learn them . . .. and we relythat our continued success will finished later than we had antici- tries . . . . our business is much on them in a full partnership re- depend on our leadership in each pated. Of course, that is the cre- better than it was last year. . . . lationship ... of those areas, if you will ... our ative process, and there is no way and last year was magnificent.... As your partner-I'm here to- musical visionin each of those it can be rushed, but it did mean we've got expansion plans goingday to tell' you how we're doingareas, "I'm going to say some - that we all had to work that much into effect right this moment.... (Continued on page 67) (Continued on page 61)

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com 6)-}JRECORDSCONVENTION Engineers Honored Total of 44 Gold & Platinum Awards Mansfield Stresses IN LOS ANGELES-A number of CBS Records engineers were the Marketing Teamwork recipients of special awards forSets New Mid -Year High for Company LOS ANGELES-Joe Mansfield, their work on gold and platinumNI NEW YORK-Leading up to its Stranger." Hissingle, "Just The vicepresident,marketing,Co- CBS Records albums during the 1978 Convention in Los Angeles, Way You Are" was subsequently lumbiaRecords,discussedthe firstsix months of 1978 at the CBS Records came through with certified gold. Johnny Mathis gar- major ingredients of marketing at 1978 CBS Records Convention in the biggest pre -convention total nered gold and platinum with his Columbia Records in his address Los Angeles. of gold and platinum records in latestColumbia album,"You beforeattendeesatthe CBS The recipients were: Stan Ka-the company's history. A total ofLight Up My Life," and hiskit Records 1978 conventionon lina for Blue Oyster Cult's "Spec- 31 gold and 13 platinum records singlewithDenieceWilliams, Tuesday (25), a day devoted to tres" on Columbia Records (gold) were garnered by artists on the "Too Much Too Little Too Late," marketing meetings. and for The Isley Brothers' Columbia, Epic, Portrait and As-went gold. Mathis' and Williams' During his 25 -minute presen- -ShcN4own" on Philadelphia In- sociatedLabels.Thisrepresents firstalbumeffort as a duo," tation with slides, Mansfield de- ternationalRecords(platinum); anall-timehighpoint forthe "That's What Friends Are For," scribedhis operation as "com- Tim GeelanforTedNugent's labels at mid -year mark, with the went gold as well. prised of total teamwork within "DoubleLive Gonzo" on Epic most dramaticincreaseinthe BarbraStreisand'snewestal- theheadquartersstructure and Records (platinum); Don Puluse numberofplatinum plaques bumrelease,"Songbird," went implemented by . . . the field for Ted Nugent's "Double Live achieved-over50percentin- both gold and platinum, as did force." Gonzo" on Epic Records (plati- crease oflast year's convention Bruce Springsteen's "Darkness On Each of the four major com- num); Lou Schlossberg for Ted total of eight awards. This year'sThe Edge Of Town." Roundingponents that collectively are the Nugent's "Double Live Gonzo" conventionplatinumandgold off Columbia's parade of platinum label'smarketingumbrella - on Epic Records (platinum); Stew award total was evenly divided certificationsare: BlueOyster product management merchan- Romain for The Manhattans' "It between Columbia Records andCult's "Agents Of Fortune"Ip, dising,artist development, pub- FeelsSo Good" on Columbiathe Epic/Portrait/Associated lab- with an additional gold certifica- licity,and promotion - were (gold);Jerry Watson for Willie els, with 22 awards achieved bytionforthegroupfortheir identified as to specific functions, Nelson's"The SoundInYour each.Of theplatinum awards "Spectres" Ip; and Paul Simon's and each was cited for making Mind" on Columbia Records given,Columbiagarnered six, "Greatest Hits Etc." Willie Nelson valuable contributions to the suc- (gold). Epicthree,and the Associatedstruck gold with "The Sound In (Continued on page 66) Theawardswerepresented Labels four. Of the seven singles Your Mind" album as well as his during thesixday convention, certified gold, Epic Records latest Ip, "Stardust." The latest al- Martinovich Outlines representing significant achieve-claimed three awards, while Co- bum releases by Columbia artists ment on the part of the CBS Rec- lumbia and the Associated LabelsBob Dylan, Journey, Art Garfun- Merchandising Strategy each had two: kel,Eddie Money, BillWithers, ords engineering staff as a result II LOS ANGELES - In hisfirst oftheirimportant involvement This year broke through with Dave Mason, as well as "It Feels the platinum certification of Co- So Good" by The Manhattans, all formal address since being named with so many of CBS Records' vice president,merchandising, artistBillyJoel'snow - contributed to Columbia Records' gold and platinumrecordsfor lumbia CBS Records, Mike Martinovich 1978. triple -platinum album, "The mid -year convention certification total of 22 records. hosteda one -hour audio-visual Epic Records' Heatwave brought presentation before attendees at in a total of four certifications sothe CBS Records 1978 conven- Multi -Media Shows Spotlight New LPs far this year, contributing to thetion. The presentation occurred LOS ANGELES-At three sepa- maratnon runner then burst label's total of 12 certifications; during a day of marketing meet- rategeneralsessionsover the throughthe screen live,ran the group earned gold and plat- ings, held on Tuesday (25). week-longCBS Records 1978 throughout the audience, follow- inum for their latest album, "Cen- Martinovich'sintroductory re- Convention, multi -media presen- ed by 30 Los Angeles branch field tralHeating," and gold for the marks dealt with the broad scope tations were usedtospotlight personnel. The runner then ap- singles"AlwaysAndForever" of activitiesin which CBS mer- new product on the Columbia, proached a huge signreading and "Groove Line." Epic/Cleve- chandisingisinvolved. He de- Epic, Portrait and CBS Associated "The Family of Music '78," which land International artist Meat Loaf lineatedthe seven key depart- Labels. A totalof 74 upcoming subsequently exploded. emerged as a superstar with gold ments reportingtohim which releases were presented through During the course of the week, and platinum certification for his comprise the CBS merchandising a combination of slides, film and threeslide and music productdebut Ip, "Bat Out Of Hell," and umbrella:advertising and crea- music to the assembled CBS Rec- presentations were given to con- gold for the single "Two Out Of tiveservices, packaging art and ords' personnel and guests. vention guests. The presentationsThree Ain't Bad." Ted Nugent's design, advertising planning, cus- All of the convention product covered a broad range of music, double live Epic bonanza, "Dou- tomer merchandising, marketing presentations took place at Royce including releases by established, ble Live Gonzo," struck gold and services, merchandising planning Hall on the campus of U.C.L.A. developing and new artists. platinum.Epic'stotalalsoin- and administration and college The hall was chosen for itsfull Theconvention'sconcluding cludes gold certification forre- promotion. theatrical stage which ideally ac- film was a reprise of all album leases by REO Speedwagon, The merchandising vice presi- commodated elaborate flying covers seen over the past three George Duke, and Carole King. dent then discussed various de- prop effects were used through- sessions, theIpsthat comprise The CBS Associated Labels velopments that have occurred in out the presentations. CBS Records' fall program, achieved a total of 10 certifica- theareaofpoint -of -purchase, The opening film of the CBS "We've Got theHits."Atthe tions so far this year. Philadelphia which have enabled CBS Records Records1978Conventionde- finale,1300beachballswere International recording artists to extend its leadership position picted a marathon runner racing dropped upon the audience from Teddy Pendergrass and The O'Jays as the preeminent merchandiser cross-country from New York to the balcony, creating pandemo-each earned three certifications: of records and tapes. "The im- LosAngeles.Therunnerwas nium throughout. Teddy Pendergrass achieved gold plementation of the new super - shown bringing a message from This year's convention product and platinumforhislatestIp, poster has enabled CBS Records Paul Smith, senior vice president presentations were designed by "Live Is A Song Worth Singing,"to cover all formats of music - and general manager, marketing, Jim Sant'Andrea& Company. and platinum for his Ip "Teddy country,black music, including CBS Records and chairmanof Among the people who prepared Pendergrass;"andTheO'Jays r&b and jazz, pop, and classical." the convention, to various CBS theaudiovisuals andmulti- achieved gold and platinum for He also discussed the extensive Records branch offices in his mis- media presentations at CBS Rec- their album "SoFull Of Love" andinnovativeusageofneon sion throughout the country. The (Continued on page 53) (Continued on page 53) (Continued on page 53)

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com JRECORDSCONVENTION Live Shows Highlight Promo Dept. Special Presentation Tied to Academy Awds. 50th Anniv. Convention Meetings LOS ANGELES - Bob Sher-My Life;" Bob Dylan - "Baby LOS ANGELES - Twenty-one Epic recording group REO wood,vicepresident,national StopCrying;"Stephen Stills- major artists from the Columbia, Speedwagon concluded the eve- promotion,Columbia Records, "Can't Get No Booty;" Cheryl Epic, Portrait and CBS Associated ning with an excellent perform-hosted an hour-long promotioin Lynn-"Got To Eie Real;"and Labels rosters performed at theance featuring music from their presentation on Saturday (28), at Bruce Springsteen - "Badlands." 1978 CBS Records convention in latest gold Ip, "You Can Tune A the CBS RecordsConvention, Each of the records was intro- five gala dinner shows and three Piano But You Can't Tuna Fish." stressing the future directions of matinee showcases before more ducedby a major Hollywood Saturday Columbia Records promotion. than 1400 CBS Records person- celebrity, and the "presenters," The final day of the Conven- In keeping with the CBS Con- whose voices were audible from nel' and specially invited guests. vention's location, the audio-vis- Irakere tion included a daytime perform- a location off-stage,included ualpresentationwas construc- Clark Gable, Lieutenant Colum- The convention's live perform- ance by Janie Fricke whose debut ted around a Hollywood theme ances were launched on TuesdayColumbia album was recently re- bo, John Wayne, Walter Brennan leased. Saturday evening's con- tieing in the 50th Anniversary ofand Henry Fonda. However, the afternoon by a spectacular per- the Academy Awards. Sherwood formance by the Cuban bandcert commenced with a superb sixth and final "celebrity presen- appeared in formal attire, com-ter," General Patton, did appear Irakere, which was recently performance by Marilyn McCooplete with top -hat and tails, to and Billy Davis Jr., whose signing "live" on stageinfull -uniform. brought to the United States by introduce the Columbia Records CBS Records for a series of per- to the Columbia label was an- In between each record, Bobby awardwinnersandcandidates Rich, program director of radio formances. The group alsore- nounced at the convention. Co- lumbia recording artists Les Du- for Record Of The Year. station 99X (New York City), con- corded for CBS Records, with ex- Six Candidates pected release of the Ip within dek,MikeFinniganand Jim ducted a brief discussion of each the near future. Krueger, who comprise the DFK The six candidates for that hon- ofthefive CBS marketingre- gions via pre-recorded tape. Tuesday Band, performedmusic from or were previewed before those Tuesday evening's show open-their respective solo albums. A in attendance. Artists and records At the "moment of truth," Su- ed with Epic/Full Moon record- climactic conclusion to the showcased were:newly -signed san Anton, actress and Columbia ing artist Dan Fogelberg, whoseweek's lineup of talent was a per- Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, recording artist, accompanied SilverMoon;" upcomingalbumcollaboration formancebyColumbiagroup Jr.-"Shine On Sherwood to the podium to an- with Tim Weisberg is slated for Chicago. Lynn Anderson - "Last Love Ofnounce the winner of the Colum- August release. He was followed bia Records Record Of The Year. by ColumbiaartistJohnMc- The presentationwas con- Laughlinand Nemperorartist CBS Intl. Plays A Substantial Role Thagard, direc- Stanley Clarke who jointly de- LOS ANGELES - CBS Records and Arnold Gosewich, chairmantorof national A/C promotion livered an exciting performance. International played a major role and chief executive officer, CBS andtraderelations,Columbia Lake, a German -bred band, were atthe 1978 CBS Records Con- Records of Canada. Records, and the morning was presented by CBS Records Inter- vention held here last week in- CBS Records International held put together by the entirena- national.Completingtheeve- corporating its own annual con- meetings and seminars through- tional promotion staff, including ning's performance was Colum- ventioninthedomesticdivi- out the convention week which Sherwood and Luba Firchuk, biaartistWillieNelson, who sion'syearlygathering.More coveredallphases of the divi- manager, promotion administra- played toawildlyenthusiastic than 350 delegates from 32 coun- sion's operation, including a&r, tion. convention audience. tries were in attendance, as well marketing,publishing,business Wednesday as executive personnel from CBS affairs,promotion and sales. A Wednesday's concert featured RecordsInternationalheadquar- reception at Le Bistro in Beverly Blackburn Details the diverse talents of Columbia tersin New York. Dick Asher, Hills on Sunday evening (23) in- Records' Walter Egan; Columbia president,CRI,hostedInterna- augurated CBS Records Interna- Nashville Growth recordingartists The Emotions, tional's participation in the con- tional's convention agenda with vention. some 300 guests inattendance. LOS ANGELES - Rick Black- whohavejustreleasedtheir burn, vice president, country mu- "Sunbeam"rp;and the show A&R Development During the banquet dinner, Dick This year's convention activities Asher presented CBS artistNeil sic marketing, CBS Records, closed withEpic Records' "en- openedhisaddressbeforeat- underscoredthea&r develop-Diamond with aCrystal Globe fants terrible" Cheap Trick, who tendees at the CBS Records 1978 are enjoying worldwide success ment, marketing and promotionAward, signifying sales of over 5 of CBS Records' American and millionalbums throughout theconvention, by noting that CBS's with their latest recording, Nashville business is55 percent "Heaven Tonight." international product throughoutworld outside of the U.S. the world.In addition toindi- Conferences began on Monday ahead of last year at the same Thursday'sliveperformances time. began with a fine matinee per- vidualmeetingsandseminars (24)with a generalmanagers formance by Lifesong recordingthroughout the week, CBS Rec-meeting. CRI's overseas manag- During a 45 -minute audio-vis- artist Dion. ords International's recording ing directors and New York staff ual presentation,delivered at meetings Thursday group Lake from Germany was examined the global success over Tuesday's marketing Thursday night'sconcert fea- featuredatTuesday'sbanquet the past year of such artists as (25), Blackburn cited a first quar- turedexceptionalperformances show. Heatwave (GTO), Lake, Dragon,ter "Tape Program," which he termed incredibly successful, and by Columbiarecordinggroups Key CRI executives represent- JulioIglesias, Tina Charles, Raf- Santana and Blue Oyster Cult. ingoverseasaffiliatesincluded faella Carra, UmbertoTozzi, a secondquarter "Hot Ones" Philadelphia International record- Peter DeRougement, senior vice MiguelBose,TheClash,The campaign, as primary contributors ing group The O'Jays closed thepresident, European operations; Vibrators,andRobertoCarlos. to the performance registered by evening's concert giving the au- MauriceOberstein,vicepresi- The meeting, which was chaired CBS Records in the field of coun- per- dent, European operations; Mau- by Asher, looked at CBS Records' try music. Both programs created dience one of their finest impressive catalogue sales, in ad- formances. rice Oberstein, vice president and Americanartists who have en- togeneratingsignificant Friday managing director, CBS Records joyed huge international success: dition Friday's concert began with aU.K.; Nick Cirillo, vice president, Kansas,MeatLoaf,BillyJoel, sales on new releases. Blackburn Latin American operations;Bill Santana, Mother's Finest, Johnny then focused on the changing choice performance by Columbia demographics of country music artist Kenny Loggins. Next on the Smith, vice president and man- Mathis and Lou Rawls, and Blue in the United States and how they bill was Blue Sky recording artist aging director, CBS Records In- Oyster Cult. Delegates were also David Johansen. ternational's Australian company; (Continued on page 66) (Continued on page 66)

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com WRECORDSCONVENTION Gurewitz Hosts EIPIA 'Class of '78' Taylor Maps Black Music Marketing Plans LOS ANGELES-Dressed in cap -Dragon-"April Sun InCuba"II LOS ANGELES - Speaking atmost recent solo album, "You and -gown regalia,Al Gurewitz,(Portrait); Dan Hartman-"Instant Tuesday's (25)marketing meet- Light Up My Life,"just went vice president, promotion, Epic/ Replay" (Blue Sky); Matthew ings at CBS Records' 1978 annual' platinum,andthesingle"To Portrait/AssociatedLabelswel-Moore - "Savannah" (Caribou); convention, Le Baron Taylor, viceMuch, Too Little, Too Late," in comed the labels' "Class Of 1978" Champion-"It's Your Life" (Epic); president,black music market- collaboration with Deniece Wil- to the CBS Records 1978 conven-George Jones/Waylon Jennings- ing, CBS Records, outlined up- liams, was recently certified gold. tion on Thursday (27). The occa- "Night Life" (Epic); Melba Moore coming plans for the marketing The first Johnny Mathis/Deniece sion was a one -hour music and-"You SteppedInto My Life" of black music on the Columbia, Williamsalbum,"That'sWhat slide promotion presentation in (Epic); The Olays-"Brandy" Epic, Portrait and CBS Associated Friends Are For," was released which five key E/P/A promotion (Philadelphia International); Ani- Labels. He stressed thatif cer-earlier this month. "As Johnny executives presented 12 singles costa-"Ain'tNothin' To It" tainprojectionsaremet,the Mathis'career becamerevital- and album cuts, and discussed (Tabu); Jebediah - "SingThis company's leadership position in ized, . . . so did Deniece Wil- promotional plans for these up- Song Altogether" (Epic); and the field of black music market- liams reestablish the momentum coming releases. Mother's Finest-"Tell Me" (Epic). ing (25 percent at present), will she had going with her debut Presentersincluded:JimJef- Gurewitz,inhisintroductory increase to a 30 percent share ofalbum," Taylor noted. "With the fries,director,nationalpromo- remarks, emphasized the signifi- the market by the end of 1978. current radio activity and retail tion, Epic Records; Larry Douglas, cantexpansionthathastaken During a 25 -minute presenta- excitement, Johnny and Deniece director, national promotion, Por- place within the Epic, Portrait and tionwithslides,Taylorhigh- are surely pushing each other to trait Records; Gordon Anderson, Associated Labels promotion team lighted albums by JerryButler, platinum heights." director, national promotion, As- overthepastyear. Healso his first with CBS, through Phila- Taylor then focused his atten- sociatedLabels;BobFeineigle, stressed that these developments delphia International Records, tionontheless -than -one-year director, album promotion, E/P/A; marked "the beginning of a new Earth Wind & Fire, The Emotions, Joe Casey, director, promotion, old jazz and progressive music era-one that will be brighter andMarlena Shaw, D. J.Rogers, Bill marketingdivision,headed by countrymusicmarketing,CBS more successful than any in ourWithers, newly -signed Marilyn director Vernon Slaughter. "The Records; and Don Eason, director, history." McCoo and Billy Davis, Patti La- national promotion, black music key to the success of. .. division Gurewitz recapped E/P/A's Belle, and Melba Moore, her first is to always let the music dictate marketing, E/P/A. They were in-major accomplishments in1978 on Epic Records. troducedby:Le Baron Taylor, the direction of the marketing," todate, including the achieve- Taylor indicated that the mar- vice president, black music mar- Taylorexplained.Heoutlined ment of four gold singles, five keting of black music will further keting, CBS Records; Rick Black- platinum albums and ten gold various marketing strategies con- emphasize the "basics," added to sistentwiththat as burn, vice president, country mu-albums. Then, at the close of the objective, thecompany'sinnovativeap- they specifically apply to mer- CBS Records; and hour, a montage of the E/P/Aproaches to artist development, Al Gurewitz. promotion field staff flashed on chandising, promotion, and ad- The artists and records show- sales, and market research. "We'- vertising,thathave made the the screen, followed by the logosre constantly searching for addi- jazz/progressive casedwere:Boston-"Take Aof all 12 record labels that are rosterat CBS Chance" (Epic); Network-"We're tional, different, points of view, Records one that "surpasses that affiliated with Epic / Portrait / As-even from people in soft drink or Only Into Rock n'Roll" (Epic); of every other record company sociated Labels. beer industries," he said. "That's worldwide." Recent releases by because we, in addition to other Herbie Hancock and George Tyrrell Targets E/P/A Artist Development industries,recognizethatthis Duke were utilizedto illustrate (the black consumer market) is ahis points. LOS ANGELES - Emphasizingtation-the marketing." $87 -plus -billion a yearmarket. "the need to further define, and The E/P/A marketing vice pres- We all want our share." Taylor closed his presentation consequently refine the approach identthenappliedthese con- The blackmusicmarketing by saying, "The key to the suc- we take to the development of ceptsto a typicalprospective vice president went on to chron- cess of our company is in its hu- artists,"JimTyrrell,vicepresi- record consumer-John Doe, fol-icle the marketing and promo- man resource development." At dent, marketing, Epic, Portrait and lowing that hypothetical person tionstrategiesthatledto the that time, slides depicting mem- Associated Labels, addressed the through various daily experiences reemergence of Johnny Mathis as bers of the black music market- CBSRecords 1978convention, in which he is exposed to infor- a superstarinthe industry. His ing staff appeared on the screen. during Tuesday's (25) marketing mation relating to music and rec- meetings. o rd s. (Continued from page 30) "We are (here) to interact for Included was a discussion of Walter Yetnikoff the development ofideas and research call -out techniques and would be our executive talent. turing expertise and dedication, tools for the full exploitation ofthe importance of radiointhe But these problems are for the and I can assure our own artists as the creative output of our rosterconsumer information flow. Tyr- most part, now behind us. On the well as our custom pressing and of artists," he said, during a 20 - rell then spoke on refining direc- product side, many of our super-duplicating customers,that we minute presentation with slides. tionin securing sales and pressstar albumsare onreleaseor will meet our responsibilities ... The focus of Tyrrell's address and concert exposure in order to already in house or on the way. Perhaps youarenotquiteas was a recent print ad prepared byobtain the best opportunities forAs you are going to see from theaware of a number of similar ex- Xerox Corporation, entitled 'The artists. productpresentations,ourre- ecutive moves inCRI, bothin InformationCrisis,'which con- Slides utilized during the pre- lease schedule this fallis nothingthe New York office and overseas tends that 75 percent of all infor- sentation included album covers short of sensational'. where we had the depth of talent mation available to mankind has of gold and platinum records cer- As to the Pitman strike, that'sand the right organizational slots been developed within thelast tifiedfor the Epic,Portrait and been settled, although as an in- to enable people to move up into two decades. Tyrrell spoke aboutAssociated Labels during the firstdustry we are facing an overallhigher positions, thus filling the this mushroominginformation half of the year, store window dis- capacity shortage. It was wild last needs of the employee and the crisis as it relates to the effective company at the same time. plays, press clippings from con- fallandit'sgoing to be even marketing of records. "Motivat- more difficult this Christmas forAround the world it's been defi- sumer periodicalshighlighting ing the consumer is our ultimate the industry to get allitsprod- nitely proven to me that I was goal," Tyrrell declared. "The cre- Meatloaf and David Johansen, the uct out. We reached our capacity always right in thinking that not ativity of the artist is at the root upcoming Dan Fogelberg/Tim in May and June ofthisyear, only have we the best executives, of (our) successes, but the maxi- Weisberg collaboration, and radio whicharetraditionallyslower but the best executive develop - mum realization is in the exploi- station logos. months but I know our manufac- (Continued on page 67)

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com WRECORDSCONVENTION CBS Convention Aims at $1 Billion Goal For '78 (Continued from page 3) soundednotesofwarningin CBS president Backe followed ing Yetnikoff, Lundvall, Jack half times those garnered when their respective addresses, taking Yetnikoff's keynote with what, in Craigo (senior vp, general man- he arrived. Joking about his own afamiliar theme-rapid corpo-that light, was indication of CBS' ager) and several label acts, con- projection of one billion in sales rate growth in a booming mar-willingness to support its music vention planners utilized two dif- by 1980, he recalled how, during ket, to the possible detriment ofwing against such encroachment. ferent multiple screen configura- last year's convention, he "pan- other companies-to a different The $200 million Backe noted as tionstofacilitatesplitscreen icked and came up with the idea quarter. corporate investment incurrent slidepresentations cued to the of a billion dollar year by 1980. Lundvall's address, started as a CBS Records Group projects was, taped music and narration. I should keep my big mouth shut, narrativetoan impressionistic he added, greater than CBS' out- Several signings announce- because since then I have been film clip contrasting a human eye lay for all other divisions com- ments and sales awards were also constantlypesteredbypeople with distorted images, raised the bined during the same period; interspersed,withLundvallan- asking, 'How's your billion dol- challenge of maintaining a broad also cited as evidence of corpo- nouncing Tuesday that a new la- lars?' industry vision capable of anti-rate commitment to the record bel,ARC/Columbia, hadbeen "The answer isthatit'sfine. cipating both technological anddivision's growth planning were formed in conjunction with man- The CBS Records Group is very economic change. Reviewing how staff increases totalling some 2,- agers Bob Cavallo and Joe Ruffalo rapidly closing in on that target. other major industries had short- 000 employees added to the pay- and Earth, Wind & Fire's Maurice In fact, if we were to add Colum- changedtheir own growthby roll during the past year. White, adding a second CBS la- biaHouse'smailorder record failing to expand markets, Lund- Backe's brief speech framed a bel venture basedin the west. sales to the projected 1978 rev- vall asserted CBS Records' own sneak preview of a new TV se- The signing of Barry White and enues of the CBS Records Group, willingness to enter new musical ries being readied by CBS, his production roster, aspecial then it looks as if CBS Inc. is go- genres and undertake innovative"WKRP in Cincinnati," which he multiple platinum and goldal- ing to hit one billion dollars in operational changes has enabled noted reflected growing interest bum presentation for theIsley record sales not in 1980, and not the company to achieve the sta- in the music world and the broad- Brothers, and other specialan- even in 1979, but this year." ture of an industry leader whose cast division's greater awareness nouncements were peppered Those increases have not been primacy is reflected in "an indus- of that medium's appeal. throughout the first days of the easily achieved, though, accord- trycliche,'Let'swait and see gathering. ing to Yetnikoff, who observed what CBS Records does.' " International Growth Lundvall'sannouncementof that while CBS had started the But before setting a new series Following the screening of the the formation of ARC/Columbia as year"with a momentum that of sales and market share objec- pilot and Backe's summary com- CBS' second west -coast based la- seemed to promise an easy con- tives, Lundvall alluded to the ever ments, CBS Records International bel was followed Thursday by a tinuation of the growth of the greater market competition, say- president Richard Asher reviewed fullerbreakdownofthenew previous year," a number of "se- ing, "As we move intoa new continued growth despite chronic company'srosterand manage- rious"problems surfaced soon season and very soon into a new European economicsoftspots, ment,included in thatday's after.Delays indelivery of fin- decade, the one quality-in fact, reporting "1977 was over 20 per- product presentation. With sev- ished product by major label acts, the only quality-that will makecent better than 1976 in sales and eralprominentCavallo-Ruffalo the strike that immobilized CBS' the difference between remaining profits, and 1978 will be better acts already on Columbia, most ColumbiaRecords Productions number one and losing our bul- by far than 1977." producedbyWhite'sKalimba pressing facility in Pitman, N. J., lets on the 'Big Chart' will be the Projecting continued growth in Productions,thelaunchingof and customer resistance to a re- continued focus of thatvision. CBS'overseas market strength, ARC calls for such artists as Earth, alignedpricingstructurewere But do we have an exclusive pro- Asher noted plans for new manu- Wind and Fire, Deniece Williams, problems unanticipated by record prietorship on this elusive qual- facturingfacilitiesinthe U.K. The Emotions, Pockets, Weather divisions chiefs, Yetnikoff said. ity? Little RSO had a multi -media and Brazil, plants recently com- Report, Valerie Carter and Reggie More pointed was an allusionvision, and became a major fac- pleted and operating in Iran and Knighton to move under the ARC to the recent departure of former torinthe business inasingle Mexico, anda new Colombian aegis. Epic Records chief Ron Alexen- year.RCA may havesuffered studio. With a number of Euro- Also signed to ARC are D. J. burg, and a subsequent move by through some rough years, but pean based crossover successes Rogers and The Curtis Brothers, a number of former staffers to his they're certainly awakening now for CBS Internationalacts now while Weather Report's Joe Za- are new MCA label venture. "There . . . and no one can take issueselling stateside, Asher saidhis winuland Wayne Shorter were a number of very seriouswith their visionin the country division would pass the half -bil- bothreadying solo albums for effortsby other companies to field. Polygram, through label ac- lion sales mark in 1979. release on ARC this year. hire many of our important peo- quisition,has become athird After Tuesday's day -long agen- ple, which you know met with power in the industry ina very New Objectives, New Stars da of keynotes, product presen- some success," said Yetnikoff. short time. Before setting a series of new tation,and marketing meetings Going on to note that those "And consider the well -funded marketobjectives,Lundvallin- (followedbythefirstoffive problems are "for the most part outsiders who must be looking at terrupted his presentation to showcase evenings after CBS Rec- behind us," Yetnikoff noted the the attractive growth projections confirm four major artist signings, ords International's Monday night company's overduehitproduct of this industry, and are perhaps including Johnny Rodriguezto welcoming bash), day -time ses- was nowinthemarketplace, ready to climb on board to reach Epic,and Marilyn McCoo and sions were spread out more to while clear gains were evident in for the platinum ring." Billy Davis, Jr.; David Crosby and permit staffers to keep in touch its new artist development pro- Lundvall's prediction of entry Graham Nash; and Gladys Knightwith home offices and contacts. gram. But while he noted CBS' bya non -entertainment heavy- to Columbia. Aftera free day Wednesday, recent approval of a fourth CRPweight echoed Yetnikoff's specu- Key music areas that would re- presentations resumed thefol- manufacturing facility being built lation"thataheavily financed ceive greater stress, said Lundvall, lowing morning with commen- at a cost of $50 million in Geor- majorcorporation,foreignor were disco and country. tary from chief executives repre- gia, Yetnikoff warned that indus- domestic, will try to become an- senting Epic/Portrait/Associated try -wide production capacity re- other important force in this in- Multi -Media Pacing Labels. Addresses from E/P/A se- mains severly taxed. "It was wild dustry. If Polydor, with the impe- Both executive addresses and nior VP and general manager Don last fall, and it's going to be even tus of RSO, could do it so quickly, product presentations utilizeda Dempsey, Portrait VP and general more difficult this Christmas for so can others.I am hardly advo-variety of audio-visual elements manager Larry Harris, and Tony the industry to get all its product cating a philosophy of exclusion, to pace an agenda that stillran Martell, VP and general manager, out," he predicted. which is impossible anyhow, but over. In addition to film footage AssociatedLabels,preceded an Both Yetnikoff and CBS Rec- we must be alert to changes that for the first theme clip and a la-a&r summary by LennyPetze, ordspresidentBruceLundvall can occur." ter "Gong Show" parody, featur- (Continued on page 66)

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Publishing, TV, Classical Discs Led Dialogue (Continued from page 23) Smith: Not only does rack jobbing remain a vital force, it's a grow- Polygram's '17 Success, Solleveld Says ing force. With an industry that has begun to take off again as our's has, a very significant growth rate islogical, and certain segments NEW YORK - Coen Solleveld,monic, has reached worldwide of the business will grow faster than others. Currently, some of thepresident of the worldwide Poly- sales of well past 1 million copies, independent retail operations are experiencing phenomenal growth. gramGroup, whichsurpassed Solleveldsaid, afigurerarely We think it's healthy;it certainly doesn't diminish the rack jobber's $900 million in sales in 1977, last achieved by classical recordings. input in the marketplace or to the manufacturer or to the artist. week announcedinhiscom- More that 150,000 complete sets, pany's annual report a number with eight records, were also sold. RW: An older and perhaps more entrenched assumption aboutof remarkable achievements by Beethoven's work also proved to rack jobbing is the old saw that the racks, being tied to variety retail musicpublishing, TV -filmand be a boom to several other artists: situations, were somehow more staid than the hipper independent classical divisions. piano virtuoso MaurizioPollini retailer. From our vantage point,it's obvious that racked accounts One of the biggest contribu- had great success with the com- are employing the same strategies and many of the same tools, yet tions to the year's success, Solle- poser's fivelatesonatas, while that contrast is still made. How accurate is that model? veld said, was the catalogues of Pinchas Zuckerman's recording of Smith:I think one of the great tragedies of our industry from thethe Robert Stigwood Group,a the Beethovenviolinconcerto, record manufacturers' standpoint is that so few of them really recog-partner of Polygram and admin- accompaniedbytheChicago nize what happens out there in the distribution/retailing marketplace. isteredworldwide by Chappell Symphony, Daniel Barenboim This is less to say "shame on them" than itis to encourage them to andIntersong,bothPolygram conducting,alsotookhonors. recognize that the marketplace has changed very significantly, that companies. Included here are the On the opera front, DG has the rack jobber's customers are attuned to what's happening in 1978, songsoftheiBeeGees, who apair of acclaimed and best- as opposed to 1970. To imagine, for example, that a discount store earned superstar status during the selling sets: The La Scala produc- rack selection could be the few hundred stock keeping units that it year with a Grammy in the U.S. tionof"Simon Boccanegra," successfully was six or seven years ago is no longer reflective of the and the phenomenal popularity conducted by Claudio Abbado marketplace; a well -managed department today has several thousand of their music for "Saturday Night and starring Peiro Cappuccilli and titles and competes very meaningfully with an independent store. Fever." Mirella Freni, and Carlos Kleiber's RW: That underscores the extent to which the racks are indeed Chappell's Contributions "La Traviata," starring Ilena adapting many of the more innovative free-standing music retailing In the U.S., Chappell's success Cotrubas, Placido Domingo and strategies developed inrecent years. storyincluded having between Sherrill Milnes. Also doing well Smith: If they don't, they can't expect to keep their customers. It's 10 and 13 percent of the songs in the DG catalogue this year as simple as that. that made the singles charts dur- have been Tchaikovsky's "Pique RW: So the most competitive rack jobbers are becoming progres- ing thelastsix months of the Dame," conducted by Rostropo- sively larger in terms of the variety of titles they're willing to stock. year, including a number of top vichandBarenboim's"Secret hits, amongthem "Back In Marriage" of Cimarosa. Smith: That's exactly what you are seeing: the biggest racks are Love Again," "Roses for Mama," making their customers true competitors with the independent retail The Archiv productionlabel, and "I've Got Love On My Mind." with its reputation as the leading stores. Inaddition, there were alsoa proponent of pre -classical music, In our organization, rack and retailing work closely together. I'mdozen worldwide number oneand tworeleasesofparticular talking not only in terms of promotion; they're constantly trying new hits, including "Year of the Cat" notethispastyear:Handel's merchandising techniques in our retail stores, and, to the extent thatand "When I Need You." "Judas Maccabeus," which won those approaches prove successful, utilizing them in 7,000 racked In the film and theatrical area, high praise from critics and con- accounts. It's one of the reasons our rack jobbing organizationis Chappell represented 20th Cen- sumers, and the latest volume of growing at the rate itis.It works the other way around too, by the tury Fox in the U.K. and other the Bach Cantatas, comprised of way: the distribution organization that supports the rack also helps areasonthepublished music the Ascension Day, Whitsum and the retailing side be as dynamic as itis. The two work very closely,from "Star Wars;" the soundtrack Trinity Cantatas. even though, as I mentioned earlier, they are separate structures 1p and Meco disco version went Between them, Archiv and DG headed by separate central managers. high on the charts even before won 29 national and international RW: Given that competitiveness, do you feel the traditional view the film opened and stayed there. prizes last year, Solleveld said. racked accounts and retail stores draw different types of customers The company alsorepresented Philip's towering achievement is subject to revision? Are those differences being minimized? such Broadway scoresas "The for the year was the first releases Smith: No, that's not necessarily true. But the two are indeedAct" (the recent Kander & Ebb of its stunning Mozart Edition- competing; a customer shopping in an independent retail storeis musicalstarringLizaMinnelli), 148recordspackaged in16 not advantaged in terms of the product he's going to find now. His and owns the rights to "The King deluxe sets. It presents the entire spread of product is not going to be very much different. Still,it's andI,""A Chorus Line," and range of the composer's music, obvious that there's going to be a different demographic group driv- "SideBySideBy Sondheim," and is already seen as a unique ing up to a free-standing Wherehouse or a Discount Records, whichwhich were particularly success- reference work. are devoted entirely to records, from the one that shops in Sears, ful in various parts of the world. Drama Productions Penney's or Wards, because of people that shop there in general. Solleveld noted a number of Highlightsof thelastyear's RW: Since the consumer who frequents those department chainsunusual events which occurred TV and film productions noted by generally represents an older demographic, that suggests some inter-in the world of the "standards." Solleveldwereseveral highly esting possibilities for racked locationsin terms of the industry's Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" acclaimed and highly rated drama recent awareness of a demographic shift in the record and tape buy- rode a wave of nostalgia after series produced by Telecip, in- ing audience. Even though successive market research projects con- the death of Bing Crosby and cluding the historical "Richelieu" ducted by major corporations and industry groups such as NARM reached number three on U.K. and"Voltaire"and "Madame and the RIAA all point to an adult domination of the market, many charts, where a re-release of "As Curie," a co -production of Polytel retailers and label staffers still feel the customers entering free-stand- Time Goes By," from the film International and the B.B.C.In ing stores are generally younger; they're having some difficulty identi- "Casablanca" also did well.In- addition, the Polyphone line of fying that older adult buyer once presumed lost but now once moretersong International, which con- entertainment specials continued, surfacing as a significant demographic. Do you feel Pickwick's exist- trolsthepublishingrightsto featuringsuchstarsas Victor ing presence inrack jobbing could, in fact, point up a potential most of Elvis Presley's music out- Borge,LilliPalmer andPeter stronghold for all racks in the fact that they've already established sidetheU.K., experiencedan Ustinov. A concerted effort was themselves with that wider demographic base now being sought by unprecendented surge in sales of made during the year in the area indie retailers? the singer's albums. (The Hill & of classical music; such famous Smith: Well, you've identified one of the interesting points in our Range catalogue, which includes names as Leonard Bernstein, long-range marketing strategy. You are certainly correct when you this music, was acquired in 1976.) Lazar Berman, Isaac Stern, Julian say that there has been a misconception in the minds of a great many The new DGrecordingof Bream and Claudio Arrau per- retailers at this point as to the importance of the teen buyer. The Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, part formed for the first time on tele- Warner Communications study very closely parallels a lot of the work of Herbert von Karajan's complete vision in specials either produced (Continued on page 65) cyclewiththeBerlinPhilhar- or co -produced by this division.

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TITLE, ARTIST, Label, Number, (Distributing Label) 63 YOU NEEDED ME ANNE MURRAY/Capitol 4574 5 AUG. JULY WKS. ON 7 5 29 CHART 52 55 YOU'RE A PART OF ME GENE COTTON/Ariola 7704 53 50WILL YOU LOVE ME TOMORROW DAVE MASON/ 1111 6 THREE TIMES A LADY Columbia 3 10749 10 COMMODORES 54 51 FM (NO STATIC AT ALL) STEELY DAN/MCA 20894 10 7 64 AIN'T NOTHIN' GONNA KEEP ME FROM YOU Motown 1443 133 TERI DE SARIO/Casablanca 929 5 56 59I NEED TO KNOW TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS/ Shelter 62010 (ABC) 6 El 4 GREASE FRANKIE VALLI/RSO 897 10 Es 79REMINISCING LITTLE RIVER BAND/Harvest 4605 (Capitol) 2 3 3 MISS YOU ROLLING STONES/Rolling Stones 19307 (At') 11 113 5 LAST DANCE DONNA SUMMER/Casablanca 926 12 CHARTMAKER OF THE WEEK 5 1 YOU'RE THE ONE THAT I WANT JOHN TRAVOLTA AND Et] - SUMMER NIGHTS OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN/RSO 891 19 6 2 SHADOW DANCING ANDY GIBB/RSO 893 17 JOHN TRAVOLTA, OLIVIA NEWTON -JOHN & CAST 1 MI 9 COPACABANA (AT THE COPA) BARRY MANILOW/Arista 0339 9 RSO 906 8 8 TWO OUT OF THREE AIN'T BAD MEATLOAF/Epic/ Cleveland Intl. 8 50513 21 59 45 LOVE IS LIKE OXYGEN SWEET/Capitol 4549 24 9 7 BAKER STREET GERRY RAFFERTY/United Artists 1192 17 60 75 JUST WHAT I NEEDED CARS/Elektra 45491 5 MI 12 LOVE WILL FIND A WAY PABLO CRUISE/A&M 2048 10 gai 73 A ROCK 'N ROLL FANTASY THE KINKS/Arista 0342 2 11 10 STILL THE SAME BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET BAND/ 62 66 NEW ORLEANS LADIES LOUISIANA'S LE ROUX/Capitol Capitol 4581 13 4586 8 12 11 USE TA BE MY GIRL aJAYS/Phila. Intl. 8 3462 (CBS) 16 71 YOU McCRARYS/Portrait 6 70014 4 El 15 LIFE'S BEEN GOOD JOE WALSH/Asylum 45493 9 64 65 RIVERS OF BABYLON BONEY M/Sire/Hansa 1027 (WB) 8 El 18 HOT BLOODED FOREIGNER/Atlantic 3488 6 80 WHENEVER I CALL YOU "FRIEND" KENNY LOGGINS/ Columbia 3 10794 2 15 13 TAKE A CHANCE ON ME ABBA/Atlantic 3457 16 77 IF YOU WANNA DO A DANCE SPINNERS/Atlantic 3493 3 II21 SHAME EVELYN "CHAMPAGNE.' KING/RCA 11122 10 78 LOVE THEME FROM "EYES OF LAURA MARS" (PRISONER) 19 MY ANGEL BABY TOBY BEAU/RCA 11250 13 BARBRA STREISAND/Columbia 3 10777 2 18 20 KING TUT STEVE MARTIN/Warner Bros. 8577 12 68 52 WONDERFUL TONIGHT ERIC CLAPTON/RSO 895 13 El 24 BOOGIE, OOGIE OOGIE A TASTE OF HONEY/Capitol 76 TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP CRYSTAL GAYLE/United Artists 4565 8 D 1214 3 23 MAGNET AND STEEL WALTER EGAN/Columbia 3 10719 10 20 70 72 YOU DON'T LOVE ME ANYMORE EDDIE RABBITT/Elektra 21 22 STAY/LOADOUT JACKSON BROWNE/Asylum 45485 10 45488 8 En 27AN EVERLASTING LOVE ANDY GIBB/RSO 904 4 71 61 NEVER LET HER SLIP AWAY ANDREW GOLD/Asylum 45489 8 W 26I'M NOT GONNA LET IT BOTHER ME TONIGHT ATLANTA 72 74 TIME FOR ME TO FLY REO SPEEDWAGON/Epic 8 50582 4 RHYTHM SECTION/Polydor 14484 9 73 53 HOT LOVE, COLD WORLD BOB WELCH/Capitol 4588 9 Ea 28 HOPELESSLY DEVOTED TO YOU OLIVIA NEWTON -JOHN/ IZI 82 STEPPIN' IN A SLIDE ZONE MOODY BLUES/London 270 2 RSO 903 5 83 THINK IT OVER CHERYL LADD/Capitol 4599 3 25 14 RUNAWAY JEFFERSON STARSHIP/Grunt 11275 (RCA) 11 El EB84 HOLDING ON (WHEN LOVE IS GONE) LTD/A&M 2057 2 9 in 29 STUFF LIKE THAT QUINCY JONES/A&M 2043 85 YOU'RE ALL I NEED TO GET BY JOHNNY MATHIS & ED 33CLOSE THE DOOR TEDDY PENDERGRASS/Phila. Intl. 8 3648 DENIECE WILLIAMS/Columbia 3 10772 2 (CBS) 8 in 86 SATURDAY NORMA JEAN/Bearsville 0326 (WB) 2 rn 31 TWO TICKETS TO PARADISE EDDIE MONEY/Columbia 79 81 READY OR NOT HELEN REDDY/Capitol 4582 4 3 10765 6 80 57 WITH A LITTLE LUCK WINGS/Capitol 4559 19 32 YOU RITA COOLIDGE/A&M 2058 6 28 ECI 81 60 FEELS SO GOOD CHUCK MANGIONE/A&M 2001 m 34FOOL (IF YOU THINK IT'S OVER) CHRIS REA/Magnet/UA 82 68 RUNAWAY LOVE LINDA CLIFFORD/Curtom 0318 (WB) 10 1198 5 83 62 ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG BILLY JOEL/Columbia CI 35KISS YOU ALL OVER EXILE/Warner/Curb 8589 5 3 10750 12 39 HOT CHILD IN THE CITY NICK GILDER/Chrysalis 2226 7 84 87 BREAK IT TO THEM GENTLY BURTON CUMMINGS/Portrait 6 70016 3 37MR. BLUE SKY ELO/Jet 5050 (CBS) 7 12 85 88 I LOVE THE NIGHTLIFE (DISCO ROUND) ALICIA BRIDGES/ Ea 38 MACHO MAN VILLAGE PEOPLE/Casablanca 922 7 Polydor 14488 3 GOT TO GET YOU INTO MY LIFE EARTH, WIND & FIRE/ 15 EEI 48 86 67FOLLOW YOU, FOLLOW ME GENESIS/Atlantic 3474 Columbia 3 10796 2 87 89 DON'T PITY ME FAITH, HOPE & CHARITY/20th Century Fox 36 16 BLUER THAN BLUE MICHAEL JOHNSON/EMI-America 8001 14 2370 3 37 30 I'VE HAD ENOUGH WINGS/Capitol 4594 7 88 92 SURRENDER CHEAP TRICK/Epic 8 6434 3 38 25 IT'S A HEARTACHE BONNIE TYLER/RCA 11249 20 89 91 IF YOU'RE READY (HERE IT COMES) ENCHANTMENT/ 39 17 THE GROOVE LINE HEATWAVE/Epic 8 50524 15 Roadshow 1212 (UA) 4 40 36 DANCE WITH ME PETER BROWN/Drive 6269 (TK) 23 90 - I WILL STILL LOVE YOU STONEBOLT/Parachute 512 lin 49 YOU AND IRICK JAMES STONE CITY BAND/Gordy 7156 (Casablanca) 1 7 1 (Motown) 91 - HE'S SO FINE KRISTY &JIMMY McNICHOL/RCA 11271 42 41 LOVE OR SOMETHING LIKE IT KENNY ROGERS/United 92 96I LIKE GIRLS FATBACK BAND/Spring 181 (Polydor) 2 Artists 1210 10 93 97VICTIM CANDI STATON/Warner Bros. 8582 2 43 42 THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY LOVE & KISSES/Casablanca 925 12 94 98 5.7.0.5. CITY BOY/Mercury 73999 2 44 40 SONGBIRD BARBRA STREISAND/Columbia 3 10756 9 95 - BACK IN MY ARMS AGAINGENYA RAVAN /20th Century 45 43 YOU BELONG TO ME CARLY SIMON/Elektra 45477 16 Fox 2374 1 - SHE LOVES TO BE IN LOVECHARLIE/Janus 276 1 54 GET OFF FOXY/Dash 5046 (TK) 6 96 ria WITH ME CON FUNK SHUN/Mercury 47 47 CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS TODD RUNDGREN/Bearsville 97 - SHAKE AND DANCE 0324 (WB) 9 74008 1 TONK SPELLBOUND/EMI-America 48 44 YOU'RE THE LOVE SEALS & CROFTS/Warner Bros. 8551 10 98 - RUMOUR AT THE HONKY 8002 1 46 PROVE IT ALL NIGHT BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN/Columbia 49 1 3 10763 8 99 - RAISE A LITTLE HELLTROOPER/MCA 40924 MICHAEL HENDERSON/Buddah 597 56 LOVE IS IN THE AIR JOHN PAUL YOUNG/Scotti Brothers 100 - TAKE ME I'M YOURS 50 1 402 (AtI) 4 (Arista)

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ORCHESTRA OF CLOUDS-Tim WPLR-FM/NEW HAVEN THE CARS-Elektra WORJ-FM/ORLANDO FLASIIMAX ER Duffy-Music is Medicine ADDS: MORE SONGS-Talking Heads ADDS: URBAN DESIRE-Genya Rayon - -Sire BRUISED ORANGE-John Prine- 20th Century Fox AMERICANA-Leon Russell- DAVID GILMOUR-Col ROADMASTER-Village Records Paradise Asylum DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF CRIMSON TIDE-Capitol HEAVY ACTION (airplay in LIFE BEYOND L.A.-Ambrosia-WB TOWN-Bruce Springsteen-Col descending order): MIDNIGHT BELIEVER-B.B. King DREAM OF A CHILD-Burton MORE SONGS-Talking Heads- PYRAMID-Alan Parsons Project Cummings-Portrait -ABC -Arista Sire MORE SONGS-Talking Heads LAST KISS-Fandango-RCA SOME GIRLS-Rolling Stones- YOU'RE GONNA GET IT-Tom --Sire SGT. PEPPER (soundtrack)-RSO Rolling Stones Petty & Heartbreakers-ABC STONEBOLT-Parachute THE CARS-Elektra HEAVY ACTION (airplay, sales, HEAVEN TONIGHT-Cheap Trick STRANGER IN TOWN-Bob Seger phones in descending orderl: -Epic THE PAT TRAVERS MINI ALBUM- -Capitol SOME GIRLS-Rolling Stones- CITY TO CITY-Gerry Rafferty-UA Polydor YOU'RE GONNA GET IT-Tom Rolling Stones LIFE BEYOND L.A. HEAVY ACTION (airplay, sales, Petty & Heartbreakers-ABC DOUBLE VISION-Foreigner- phones in descending order): AMBROSIA SGT. PEPPER (soundtrack)-RSO Atlantic SOME GIRLS-Rolling Stones- GET IT OUTCHA SYSTEM-Millie Rolling Stones WB Jackson-Spring STRANGER IN TOWN-Bob Seger RETURN TO MAGENTA-Mink -Capitol WSAN-AM/ALLENTOWN DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF DeVille-Capitol DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF ADDS: TOWN-Bruce Springsteen-Col HEAVEN TONIGHT-Cheap Trick TOWN-Bruce Springsteen-Col STRANGER IN TOWN-Bab Seger AMERICANA-Leon Russell- -Capitol -Epic CITY TO CITY-Gerry Rafferty-UA Paradise DOWN IN THE BUNKER-Steve MISFITS-The Kinks-Arista BUT SERIOUSLY, FOLKS-Joe LIFE BEYOND L.A.-Ambrosia-WB Gibbons-Polydor Walsh-Asylum OCTAVE-Moody Blues-London MOST ADDED: MORE SONGS-Talking Heads OCTAVE-Moody Blues-London -Sire MARIPOSA DE ORO-Dave LIFE BEYOND L.A.- Mason-Col Ambrosia-WB LONDON TOWN-Wings--Capitol THE KICK INSIDE-Kate Bush- CHAMPAGNE JAM-Atlanta EMI-America DOUBLE VISION-Foreigner- AMERICANA-Leon Russell- WCOZ-FM/ BOSTON Atlantic Paradise ADDS: Rhythm Section-Polydor 3 -WAY MIRROR-Livingston WORLDS AWAY-Pablo Cruise Taylor-Epic BUT SERIOUSLY, FOLKS-Joe 1 A TOUCH ON THE RAINY SIDE 5.7.0.5. (single)-City Boy- Walsh-Asylum -Jesse Winchester- Mercury -A&M WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BENNY SANTINI-Chris Rea-LfA WORLDS AWAY-Pablo Cruise Bearsville MARIPOSA DE ORO-Dave -A&M MORE SONGS-Talking Mason-Col HEAVY ACTION (airplay in NIGHTWATCH-Kenny Loggins descending order): STREET LEGAL-Bob Dylan-Col Heads-Sire -Col WOUR-FM/UTICA WHATEVER HAPPENED TO POWER IN THE DARKNESS-Tom DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF BENNY SANTINI-Chris ADDS: TOWN-Bruce Springsteen-Col Robinson Band-Harvest AMERICANA-Leon Russell- Rea-UA SOME GIRLS-Rolling Stones- WKLS-FM/ATLANTA SGT. PEPPER (soundtrack)-RSO Paradise URBAN DESIRE-Genya Rayon SEE FOREVER EYES-Prism-Ariola Rolling Stones HEAVY ACTION (airplay, sales, A TOUCH ON THE RAINY SIDE- phones in descending order): -20th Century Fox TOBY BEAU-RCA STRANGER IN TOWN-Bob Seger Jesse Winchester-Bearsville STRANGER IN TOWN-Bob Seger SHOTS FROM A COLD HEAVY ACTION (airplay in -Capitol NIGHTMARE-Moon Martin CABIN FEVER-Michael Stanley -Capitol descending orderl: Band-Arista WORLDS AWAY-Pablo Cruise -Capitol DOUBLE VISION-Foreigner- -A&M BUT SERIOUSLY, FOLKS-Joe HOBO WITH A GRIN-Steve Walsh-Asylum ISGT. PEPPER (soundtrack)-RSO Atlantic Harley-Capitol BUT SERIOUSLY, FOLKS-Joe STRANGER IN TOWN-Bob Seger Walsh-Asylum DOUBLE VISION-Foreigner- Atlantic -Capitol LIFE BEYOND L.A.-Ambrosia-WB DOUBLE VISION-Foreigner- THE CARS-Elektra MORE SONGS-Talking Heads Atlantic SOME GIRLS-Rolling Stones- SOME GIRLS-Rolling Stones- -Sire Rolling Stones Rolling Stones STREET LEGAL-Bob Dylan-Col WNPN-FM/NEVi YORK NEVER EVEN THOUGHT-Colin OCTAVE-Moody Blues-London MA-Steely Don-ABC DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF Blunstone-Rocket OCTAVE-Moody Blues-London ADDS: TOWN-Bruce Springsteen-Col SEE FOREVER EYES-Prism-Ariola AMERICANA-Leon Russell- OBSESSION-UFO-Chrysalis PYRAMID-Alan Parsons Project THE STRANGER-Billy Joel-Col NIGHTWATCH-Kenny Loggins Paradise THE KICK INSIDE-Kate Bush- -Arista WORLDS AWAY-Pablo Cruise -Col A TOUCH ON THE RAINY SIDE- -A&M EMI-America POINT OF KNOW RETURN- Jesse Winchester-Bearsville URBAN DESIRE-Genya Rayon - Kansas-Kirshner STREET LEGAL-Bob Dylan-Col BLOODBROTHERS-The Dictators 20th Century Fox STREET LEGAL-Bob Dylan-Col -Asylum OCTAVE-Moody Blues-London LONDON TOWN-Wings-Capitol HEAVY ACTION (airplay, sales, WOSR-FM/TAMPA CRIMSON TIDE-Capitol phones in descending order): ADDS: LIFE BEYOND L.A.-Ambrosia-WB DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF WKDF-FM/NASHVILLE TOWN-Bruce Springsteen-Col A CRAZY STEAL-The Hollies-Epic MORE SONGS-Talking Heads- ADDS: Sire WLIR-FM/LONG ISLAND SOME GIRLS-Rolling Stones- ALI VEMUTHERFORYA-Various AMERICANA-Leon Russell- NEVER EVEN THOUGHT-Cohn Rolling Stones Artists-Col ADDS: Paradise Blunstone-Rocket SEE FOREVER EYES-Prism-Ariola AMERICANA-Leon Russell- AMERICANA-Leon Russell- APPROVED BY THE MOTORS- NOTHING TO HIDE-Contraband DOUBLE VISION-Foreigner- Paradise Paradise The Motors-Virgin Portrait Atlantic A TOUCH ON THE RAINY SIDE- LEO SAYER-WB 5.7.0.5. (single)-City Boy- IMAGES-Crusaders-ABC THE CARS-Elektra Jesse Winchester-Bearsville SHOTS FROM A COLD NIGHTMARE Mercury JADED VIRGIN-Marshall -Moon Martin-Capitol HOTELS, MOTELS & ROADSHOWS STRANGER IN TOWN-Bob Seger FRIENDS-Chick Corea-Polydor Chapman-Epic -Various Artists-Capricorn -Capitol LIFE BEYOND L.A.-Ambrosia-WB LIFE BEYOND L.A.-Ambrosia-WB HEAVY ACTION (airplay in LIFE BEYOND L.A.-Ambrosia descending order): STREET LEGAL-Bob Dylan-Col MY SONG-Keith Jarrett-ECM MORE SONGS-Talking Heads SOME GIRLS-Rolling Stones- -WB MY LOVE (single)-Robin Trower LIGHTS FROM THE VALLEY- MIST AND MELTING-Bill -Sire Rolling Stones -Chrysalis Chilliwack-Mushroom Connors-ECM MULTIPLE FLASH-Pete Carr- DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF NIGHTWATCH-Kenny Loggins NARNIA (single)-Steve Hackett STUCK IN THE MIDDLE WITH YOU Big Tree TOWN-Bruce Springsteen-Col -Chrysalis -Col STREET LEGAL-Bob Dylan-Col -Stealers Wheel-A&M SGT. PEPPER (soundtrack)-RSO NATURE'S WAY (single)-Spirit- STONEBOLT-Parochute URBAN DESIRE-Genyo Rayon - Potato HEAVY ACTION (airplay, sales, TROPICO-Gato Barbieri-A&M 20th Century Fox OBSESSION-UFO-Chrysalis phones in descending order): WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BENNY THIS YEARS MODEL-Elvis SGT. PEPPER (soundtrack(-RSO STREET LEGAL-Bob Dylan-Col SANTINI-Chris Rea-UA Costello-Col SEX & VIOLINS-Martin Mull STRANGER IN TOWN-Bob Seger CITY TO CITY-Gerry Rafferty-UA HEAVY ACTION (airplay, sales, -ABC WI0O-FM/PHILADELPHIA phones in descending order): -Capitol ADDS: HEAVY ACTION (airplay in DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF SOME GIRLS-Rolling Stones- AJA-Steely Dan-ABC TOWN-Bruce Springsteen-Col DAVID JOHANSEN-Blue Sky d ding order): AMERICANA-Leon Russell- Rolling Stones CITY TO CITY-Gerry Rafferty-UA WHO ARE YOU (single)-The Paradise NIGHTWATCH-Kenny Loggins STRANGER IN TOWN-Bob Seger DOUBLE VISION-Foreigner- Who-Polydor LETTING GO-Lori Lieberman- -Col -Capitol Atlantic Millenium SOME GIRLS-Rolling Stones- SOME GIRLS-Rolling Stones- DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF Rolling Stones LIFE BEYOND L.A.-Ambrosia-WB Rolling Stones TOWN-Bruce Springsteen-Col BUT SERIOUSLY, FOLKS-Joe SHOTS FROM A COLD NIGHTMARE WORLDS AWAY-Pablo Cruise Walsh-Asylum -Moon Martin-Capitol STRANGER IN TOWN-Bob Seger WBCN-FM/BOSTON -Capitol -A&M ADDS: RINGS AROUND THE MOON- TROPICO--Gato Barbieri-A&M DOUBLE VISION-Foreigner- HERMIT OF MINK HOLLOW-Todd ADOLESCENT SEX-Japan-Ariola Carillo-Atlantic Atlantic WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BENNY Rundg ren-Bea rsville JESSE BARISH-RCA EDDIE MONEY-Col SANTINI-Chris Rea-UA BUT SERIOUSLY, FOLKS-Joe BUT SERIOUSLY, FOLKS-Joe Walsh-Asylum BLAMII-Brothers Johnson-A&M LIFE BEYOND L.A.-Ambrosia-WB HEAVY ACTION (airplay, Walsh-Asylum CITY TO CITY-Gerry Rafferty-UA BLOODBROTHERS-The Dictators WORLDS AWAY-Pablo Cruise phones in descending order): -Asylum -A&M SOME GIRLS-Rolling Stones- SLEEPER CATCHER-Little River PYRAMID-Alan Parsons Project BOBBY CALDWELL-TK ROCKET FUEL-Alvin Lee-RSO Rolling Stones Band-Harvest -Arista STREET LEGAL-Bob Dylan-Col LIFE BEYOND L.A.-Ambrosia THE DIRT BAND-UA DOUBLE VISION-Foreigner- STRANGE COMPANY-Wendy -WB EARTH-Jefferson Starship-Grunt Atlantic Waldman-WB MARIPOSA DE ORO-Dave Mason

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HEAVY ACTION (airplay, sales, KZAM-FM /SEATTLE TOP AIRPLAY WQFM-FM/MILWAUKEE KLOL-FM/HOUSTON phones in descending order): ADDS: ADDS: YOU'RE GONNA GET IT-Tom ADDS: ONE MORE NIGHT WITH YOU AMERICANA-Leon Russell- Petty & Heartbreakers-ABC LAURA ALLAN-Elektra (single)-Sutherland Brothers Paradise STONE BLUE-Foghat-Bearsville AMERICANA-Leon Russell- -Col A TOUCH ON THE RAINY SIDE- DAVID GILMOUR-Col Paradise SGT. PEPPER (soundtrack)-RSO Jesse Winchester-Bearsville DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF AMERICAN STRANGER-Happy URBAN DESIRE-Genya Rayon - DOWN IN THE BUNKER-Steve TOWN-Bruce Springsteen-Col Traum-Kicking Mule' 20th Century Fox Gibbons-Polydor WORLDS AWAY-Pablo Cruise BREEZE EASY-Cal Tjader-Galaxy LIFE BEYOND L.A.-Ambrosia-WB -A&M LARRY CARLTON-WB HEAVY ACTION (airplay in NOT SHY-Walter Egan-Col BUT SERIOUSLY, FOLKS-Joe FRIENDS-Chick Corea-Polydor descending order): SEE FOREVER EYES-Prism-Ariola Walsh-Asylum SIGNS OF LIFE-Lost Gonzo Band SOME GIRLS-Rolling Stones- SHOTS FROM A COLD NIGHTMARE SOME GIRLS-Rolling Stones- -Capitol Rolling Stones -Moon Martin-Capitol Rolling Stones SHOTS FROM A COLD NIGHTMARE DOUBLE VISION-Foreigner- SONGS AND STORIES-Shel DOUBLE VISION-Foreigners- -Moon Matrin-Capitol Atlantic Silverstein-Parachute Atlantic THISTLES-Bim-Elektra BAT OUT OF HELL-Meatloaf- RICHARD SUPA-Polydor SEE FOREVER EYES-Prism-Ariola NOW-Eric Kloss-Muse Epic/Cleve. Intl. THE BEES KNEES-Derek STONEBOLT-Parachute HEAVY ACTION (airplay in PYRAMID-Alan Parsons Project descending order): -Arista HEAVY ACTION (airplay in SOME GIRLS descending order): STREET LEGAL-Bob Dylan-Col HEAVEN TONIGHT-Cheap Trick DARKNESS ON THE EDGE Of ROLLING STONES -Epic DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF KSAN-FM/ SAN FRANCISCO TOWN-Bruce Springsteen-Col TOWN-Bruce Springsteen-Col Rolling Stones STREET LEGAL-Bob Dylan-Col ADDS: CITY TO CITY-Gerry Rafferty AND THEN THERE WERE THREE- STRANGER IN TOWN-Bob Seger -Capitol A CRAZY STEAL-The Hollies-Epic -UA Genesis-Atlantic AMERICANA-Leon Russell- BRUISED ORANGE-John Prine

SOME GIRLS-Rolling Stones- 1.1111111111.11111111111111111111,11111911111111103111111.1111111111111.11.11.111.1 THICK AS THIEVES-Trooper-MCA Rolling Stones Paradise -Asylum. MOST AIRPLAY: STRANGER IN TOWN-Bob Seger JAZZ-Ry Cooder-WB -Capitol MARIPOSA DE ORO-Dave A TOUCH ON THE RAINY SIDE- SOME GIRLS-Rolling Stones- Mason-Col Jesse Winchester-Bearsville STRANGER IN TOWN-Bob Seger OCTAVE-Moody Blues-London CABIN FEVER-Michael Stanely -CapitolON ! Rolling Stones STREET LEGAL-Bob Dylan-Col OCTAVE-Moody Blues-London Band-Arista RUNNING EMPTY-Jackson STRANGER IN TOWN-Bob Browne-Asylum WXRT-FM / CHICAGO NIGHTWATCH-Kenny Loggins HEARTS OF STONE-Stoneground Seger-Capitol -Col -WB NESTED-Laura Nyro-Col 74 DARKNESS ON THE EDGE Of ADDS: WHITE MANSIONS-A&M LIVE FROM PARIS-Go-Island SOME GIRLS-Rolling Stones- TOWN-Bruce Springsteen AMERICANA-Leon Russell- WORLDS AWAY-Pablo Cruise MORE SONGS-Talking Heads Rolling Stones -Col Paradise -A&M -Sire A TOUCH ON THE RAINY SIDE- DOUBLE VISION-Foreigner- ALL NIGHT LONG-Sammy Hagar BUT SERIOUSLY, FOLKS-Joe NESTED-Laura Nyro-Col Jesse Winchester-Bearsville Atlantic NIGHTWATCH-Kenny Loggins -Capitol Walsh-Asylum KZ EL -FM/ EUGENE STREET LEGAL-Bob Dylan-Col A TOUCH ON THE RAINY SIDE- -Col Jesse Winchester-Bearsville URBAN DESIRE-Genya Rayon - ADDS: BUT SERIOUSLY, FOLKS-Joe 20th Century Fox Walsh-A.sylurn LIFE BEYOND L.A.-Ambrosia-WB KGB-FM/SAN DIEGO ALL NIGHT LONG-Sammy MORE SONGS-Talking Heads HEAVY ACTION (airplay in Hagar-Capitol E." WORLDS AWAY-Pablo -Sire ADDS: descending order): BLAMH-Brothers Johnson-A&M Cruise-A&M MY LOVE (single)-Robin Trower LIVE AND DANGEROUS- Ti r, THE CARS-Elektra CIRCLE OF LOVE-Loma Wright- -Chrysalis Lizzy-WB APPROVED BY THE MOTORS-The Rocket THICK AS THIEVES-Trooper-MCA THE PAT TRAVERS MINI ALBUM Motors-Virgin CREED-Elektra TROPICO-Gato Barbieri-A&M -Polydor ALL NIGHT LONG-Sammy CRIMSON TIDE-Capitol URBAN DESIRE-Genya Raven - Hagar-Capitol GREEN-Steve Harley-Virgin WMMS-FM/CLEVELAND HEAVY ACTION (airplay, sales, 20th Century Fox phones in descending order): YOU'RE GONNA GET IT-Tom NEVER EVEN THOUGHT-Cohn ADDS: WHITE, HOT L BLUE-Johnny Petty & Heartbreakers-ABC Blunstone-Rocket SOME GIRLS-Rolling Stones- BLAMM!!-Brothers Johnson-A&M Winter-Blue Sky HEAVEN TONIGHT-Cheap Trick OBSESSION-UFO-Chrysalis Rolling Stones SONGS AND STORIES-Shel HEAVY ACTION (airplay, sales, -Epic SHOTS FROM A COLD NIGHTMARE Silverstein-Parachute DOUBLE VISION-Foreigner- -Moon Martin-Capitol phones in descending order): Atlantic PETER GABRIEL-Atlantic THICK AS THIEVES-Trooper-MCA DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOO-Carole Bayer Sager- SOME GIRLS-Rolling Stones- STRANGER IN TOWN-Bob Seger URBAN DESIRE-Genya Rayon - TOWN-Bruce Springsteen-Col Elektra Rolling Stones BUT SERIOUSLY, FOLKS-Joe 20th Century Fox DOUBLE VISION-Foreigner- MISFITS-The Kinks-Arista HEAVY ACTION (airplay, sales, Walsh-Asylum phones): HEAVY ACTION (airplay, sales Atlantic VAN HALEN-WB OBSESSION-UFO-Chrysalis STRANGER IN TOWN-Bob Seger in descending order): STREET LEGAL-Bob Dylan-Col STREET LEGAL-Bob Dylan-Col BAT OUT OF HELL-Meatloaf- SOME GIRLS-Rolling Stones- DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF -Capitol Epic/Cleve. Intl. STRANGER IN TOWN-Bob Seger DARKNESS ON THE EDGE Of Rolling Stones -Capitol TOWN-Bruce Springsteen-Col DOUBLE VISION-Foreigner- WORLDS AWAY-Pablo Cruise TOWN-Bruce Springsteen-Col PETER GABRIEL-Atlantic DOUBLE VISION-Foreigner- Atlantic -A&M KZAP-FM/SACRAMENTO DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF Atlantic TOWN-Bruce Springsteen-Col TOWN-Bruce Springsteen-Col ADDS: SNAIL-Cream STRANGER IN TOWN-Bob Seger HEAVEN TONIGHT-Cheap Trick ALL NIGHT LONG-Sammy Hagar SOME GIRLS-Rolling Stones- -Capitol -Epic KOME-FM/SAN JOSE -Capitol Rolling Stones CABIN FEVER-Michael Stanley AMERICANA-Leon Russell- STRANGER IN TOWN-Bob Seger DAVID JOHANSEN-Blue Sky ADDS: -Capitol Band-Arista AMERICANA-Leon Russell- Paradise HERMIT OF MINK HOLLOW-Todd LINES-Charlie-Janus A TOUCH ON THE RAINY SIDE- STREET LEGAL-Bob Dylan-Col Paradise Rundgren-WB DAVID GILMOUR-Col Jesse Winchester-Bearsville THE CARS-Elektra AT THE THIRD STROKE-Russ WORLDS AWAY-Pablo Cruise YOU'RE GONNA GET IT-Tom Ballard-Epic FRIENDS-Chick Corea-Polydor Petty & Heartbreakers-ABC HEARTS OF STONE-Stoneground -A&M KSHE-FM / ST. LOUIS HOTELS, MOTELS 8 ROADSHOWS -WB NIGHTWATCH-Kenny Loggins -Various Artists-Capricorn CHUM-FM/TORONTO -Col ADDS: IMAGES-Crusaders-ABC MORE SONGS-Talking Heads AMERICANA-Leon Russell- LIFE BEYOND L.A.-Ambrosia-WB -Sire ADDS: PETER GABRIEL-Atlantic SGT. PEPPER (soundtrack)-RSO Paradise A TOUCH ON THE RAINY SIDE- BUT SERIOUSLY, FOLKS-Joe HEAVY ACTION (airplay, sales): STUCK IN THE MIDDLE WITH YOU Walsh-Asylum LIFE BEYOND L.A.-Ambrosia-WB Jesse Winchester-Bearsville DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF -Stealers Wheel-A&M BRUISED ORANGE-John Prine- TRICKSTER-Jet TOWN-Bruce Springsteen-Col WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BENNY Asylum WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BENNY DOUBLE VISION-Foreigner- SANTINI-Chris Rea-UA NESTED-Laura Nyro-Col SANTINI-Chris Rea-UA Atlantic WHITE, HOT & BLUE-Johnny OBSESSION-UFO-Chrysalis WABX-FM/ DETROIT Winter-Blue Sky HEAVY ACTION (airplay, sales, MISFITS-The Kinks SAGA-Polydor ADDS: phones in descending order): OCTAVE-Moody Blues-London HEAVY ACTION (airplay in LEO SAYER-WB LIFE BEYOND LA.-Ambrosia-WB STRANGER IN TOWN-Bob Seger descending order): THREE'S A CROWD-Tarney/ PYRAMID-Alan Parsons Project TOBY BEAU-RCA -Capitol SOME GIRLS-Rolling Stones- Spencer Band-A&M -Arista Rolling Stones WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BENNY DOUBLE VISION-Foreigner- HEAVY ACTION (airplay in SOME GIRLS-Rolling Stones- d ding order): SANTINI-Chris Rea-UA Atlantic DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF Rolling Stones STREET LEGAL-Bob Dylan-Col SOME GIRLS-Rolling Stones- TOWN-Bruce Springsteen-Col HEAVY ACTION (airplay, sales, STRANGER IN TOWN-Bob Seger OCTAVE-Moody Blues-London Rolling Stones STREET LEGAL-Bob Dylan-Col phones in descending order): -Capitol BUT SERIOUSLY, FOLKS-Joe LIGHTS FROM THE VALLEY- THE CARS-Elektra SOME GIRLS-Rolling Stones- STREET LEGAL-Bob Dylan-Col Walsh-Asylum Rolling Stones Chil I iwack-Mushroom STRANGER IN TOWN-Bob Seger DOUBLE VISION-Foreigner- WORLDS AWAY-Pablo Cruise -Capitol DOUBLE VISION-Foreigner- STONE BLUE-Foghat-Bearsville -A&M Atlantic Atla ntic DAVID GILMOUR-Col DOUBLE VISION-Foreigner- DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF YOU'RE GONNA GET IT-Tom Atlantic TOWN-Bruce Springsteen-Col STRANGER IN TOWN-Bob Seger BUT SERIOUSLY, FOLKS-Joe Petty & Heartbreakers-ABC -Capitol Walsh-Asylum MISFITS-The Kinks-Arista SOME GIRLS-Rolling Stones- Rolling Stones YOU'RE GONNA GET IT-Tom WORLDS AWAY-Pablos Cruise DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF SEE FOREVER EYES-Prism-Ariola -A&M TOWN-Bruce Springsteen-Col Petty & Heartbreakers-ABC KWST-FM/LOS ANGELES LOVE ME AGAIN-Rita Coolidge BUT SERIOUSLY, FOLKS-Joe MARIPOSA DE ORO-Dave APPROVED BY THE MOTORS- -A&M Walsh-Asylum Mason-Col ADDS: The Motors-Virgin CITY TO CITY-Gerry Rafferty PYRAMID-Alan Parsons Project SLEEPER CATCHER-Little River WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BENNY HEAVEN TONIGHT-Cheap Trick -UA -Arista Bond-Harvest SANTINI-Chris Rea-UA -Epic MISFITS-The Kinks

AmericanRadioHistory.Com THE RADI 80 MARKETPLACE PulloutAugust Section 5,1978 AmericanRadioHistory.Com RECORDINGIRLDFeaturing Suggested Market Playlists 1.09,

illee6 e04 THE RADI80 MARKE' Record World Suggested Marl Based on airplay and sales in similar behavioral ail

TRW II RW III WABC WAVZ WBBF WCAO WDRC WFIL WAAY WABB WAIR WAKY WANS WAUG WCOL WDRQ WEFM WHB WINW WLS WICC WIFI WKBW WPEZ WPGC WPRO-FM WBBQ WBSR WCGQ WFLB WGLF WGSV WMET WNDE WOKY WSAI WZUU WZZP WQAM WRKO WTIC-FM WVBF KDON KFRC WHBQ WHHY WISE WLAC WLCY WLOF KBEQ KSLQ KXOK CKLW Q102 KYA KYNO Y100 13Q Z104 96X 99X WMAK WORD WRFC WRJZ WSGA WSGN WSM-FM BJ105 98Q Z93 KXX/106 940 Tendency: Strong R & B influence. Last on Country Early on product, strong salesinfluence Much exposure for Rock & Roll. R & B hits, strong retail influence, MOR potential. from both R & B and Country records. crossovers active. Late on Country product.

Last This Last This Last This Week:Week: Week:Week: Week: Week: 1 1 Rolling Stones 1 1 Commodores 1 1 Commodores 3 2 Frankie Valli 2 2 Rolling Stones 3 2 Commodores 2 3 Rolling Stones 3 3 Frankie Valli 4 3 Frankie Valli 4 4 Donna Summer 4 4 Pablo Cruise 6 4 Joe Walsh 7 5 Pablo Cruise 7 5 Joe Walsh 5 5 Donna Summer 8 6 Barry Manilow 5 6Walter Egan (Copacabana) 6 7 Donna Summer 7 6 Barry Manilow 9 7 Evelyn "Champagne" King 10 8Jefferson Starship (Copacabana) 10 8 Village People 12 9 Atlanta Rhythm Section 8 7 Pablo Cruise 14 9 A Taste of Honey 15 10 Foreigner 2 8 Gerry Rafferty 15 10 Foreigner 13 11 Toby Beau 9 9 Andy Gibb (Shadow) 13 11 Joe Walsh 14 12 Rita Coolilge 5 12 Gerry Rafferty 11 13 Barry Manilow 10 10Bob Seger 6 13 Bob Seger (Copacabana) 15 11 Walter Egan 17 14 Toby Beau 16 14A Taste of Honey 17 12 Foreigner 16 15 Walter Egan 20 15 Olivia Newton -John 14 13 Jefferson Starship 21 16 Olivia Newton -John 19 16 Evelyn "Champagne" King 20 17 Andy Gibb (Everlasting) 17 17 Wings 11 14 Michael Johnson 11 18Jefferson Starship 18 18 Eddie Money 16 15 Jackson Browne 23 19 Jackson Browne 22 19Andy Gibb (Everlasting) 18 16Toby Beau 24 20 23 20Chris Rea Rita Coolidge 21 17 A Taste of Honey Add 21 Earth, Wind & Fire 8 21 Bob Seger Add 22 Exile 9 22Andy Gibb (Shadow) 19 18 Olivia Newton -John Add 23 Chris Rea 26 23ELO 20 19 ELO Ex 24Teddy Pendergrass 29 24Exile 23 20Andy Gibb (Everlasting) 28 25Jackson Browne 24 21Wings John Travolta & 27 26Quincy Jones Adds: 22 Olivia Newton -John Add 27 Earth, Wind & Fire Ex Evelyn "Champagne" King Nick Gilder Ex 28Teddy Pendergrass Ex 23Rita Coolidge Ex 29Village People Extras:Barbra Streisand (Prisoner) 12 24Steve Martin Anne Murray Kenny Loggins Chris Rea Teri De Sario Adds:John Travolta & Adds:Nick Gilder Cars Olivia Newton -John ARS Little River Band LP Cuts:Meatloaf (Paradise) Extras:Eddie Money Robin Gibb (Oh) Anne Murray Exile Aerosmith (Come) Extras:Raydio Earth, Wind & Fire Barbra Streisand (Prisoner) Kenny Loggins Also Possible:ELO John Paul Young Moody Blues ARS REO Speedwagon Quincy Jones LP Cuts:Robin Gibb (Oh) John Paul Young LP Cuts: None Moody Blues Also Possible:Tarney Spencer Band Little River Band Cheryl Ladd Also Possible: John Paul Young Kristy & Jimmy McNichol Gene Cotton Cheryl Ladd Rick James Sutherland Bros. Nick Gilder Rick James Billy Joel (She's) Michael Stanley Band Hottest: Rock: Adult: R&B Crossovers: Kinks Little River Band Rick James Spinners Foxy

AmericanRadioHistory.Com ACTI N MUSIC By CHRISTY WRIGHT H A Taste Of Honey (Capitol). Already #1 r&b, this T ADDS song is doing well with top 10 movement on the major market and secondary levels and is spreading (A bi-weekly listing of the most added records in each category.) quickly. Adds this week are WQXI, WMAK, WMET, WNOE, KNUS, KING, KBEQ, Z104, WFLI, WAUG, WRFC, WGUY, KOFM. Moves are 4-4 WNBC, 16-6 Y100, 10-3 96X, 9-6 13Q, 3-3 WPEZ, 6-4 WRKO, 6-5 WPGC, 11-9 Most Added Records WHBQ, 17-6 WGCL, 17-10 WVBF, 15-7 KRTH, 13-9 WEFM, 17-10 WHHY, 8-3 WANS, 13-8 WFLB, 21-14 99X, 27-17 at Major Markets: WQAM, HB-20 KFRC, 25-23 Z93, 30-17 WLAC, 28-18 Exile (Warner/Curb) 24 WCOL, 21-18 WZZP, 18-15 WLS, 31-24 WDRQ, 20-12 Earth, Wind & Fire (Columbia) 19 CKLW, 25-17 KSLQ, HB-28 TEN -Q, 40-19 KILT, 17-12 WCAO, 23-20 WIFI, HB-23 KYA, 22-17 WICC, HB-29 Chris Rea (UA) 15 KYNO, 18-12 WINW, 38-36-WHB, 21-14 WISE, 26-17 ATaste of Honey (Capitol) 15 WBBQ, 25-19 WAAY, 27-22 WBSR, 16-11 Nick Gilder (Chrysalis) 12 WSGA, 29-24 WGSV, 22-18 WCGQ, 29-24 Little River Band (Harvest) 12 KNDE, 30-26 KCBQ, 29-21 KTFX, 27-20 KLUE, HB-36 KAKC. Andy Gibb (RSO) 11 Teddy Pendergrass (Phila. Intl.). Olivia Newton -John (RSO) 11 A former number one r&b song that is John Travolta, Olivia Newton -John & Cast (RSO) 11 crossing over into the pop field with good number jumps on the sta- TeddyPendergrass tions where it is receiving airplay 99X, WHBQ, WDRQ, KHFI, KCBQ, KLUE, WAUG, WBSR, WSGA, Most Added Records WGSV, WCGQ. Moves are 25-21 Y100, 39-35 WQAM, 17-12 96X, HB-27 WPGC, 19-17 WZZP, 31-22 KSLQ, at Secondary Markets: HB-34 KNOE-FM, HB-27 WHHY, 27-21 WANS, 19-16 WFLB, Kenny Loggins (Columbia) 14 32-28 WRFC. John Travolta, Olivia Newton -John & Cast (RSO) 13 Exile (Warner/Curb). This record has exploded Little River Band (Harvest) 13 with airplay in the past two weeks and is debuting already with good numbers. Adds just for this week Earth, Wind & Fire (Columbia) 13 are 96X, WPEZ, WPGC, WMAK, KSLQ, Q102, WTIX, WVBF, Chris Rea (UA) 12 KING, KKLS, WNDE, WFLI, KNOE-FM. Moves are 15-9 Exile (Warner/Curb) 11 WNOE, 4-4 KILT, 12-10 KHFI, 24-10 KAKC, 23-19 Anne Murray (Capitol) 11 Y100, HB-37 WQAM, HB-26 WQXI, 34-30 WMET, HB-35 WOKY, 39-3.5 KXOK, 31-26 B100, 16-13 Teddy Pendergrass (Phila. Intl.) 10 KLIF, HB-29 KTLK, 22-15 KFI, 30-27 94Q, HB-30 WCAO, 28-25 WIFI, 27-25 KTOQ, 30-27 WGUY, HB-29 KJRB, HB-29 WICC, 36-29 WAVZ, HB-27 2104, 28-26 Most Added R&B: WEFM, 21-14 KXX106, HB-28 WISE, Stargard (MCA) 13 27-23 WBBQ, 25-22 WRJZ, 29-22 WAAY, Earth, Wind & Fire (Columbia) 12 24-19 WHHY, 18-12 WANS, 33-31 WFLB, Emotions (Columbia) 12 Earth, Winds Fire 20-18 WAUG, 29-26 WBSR, 25-22 WSGA, 30-25 WGSV, 34-31 WRFC, 27-22 WCGQ, HB-28 KNDE, Ohio Players (Mercury) 9 27-24 KTFX, HB-28 KOFM, 26-21 KRTH. Dells (ABC) 9 Earth, Wind & Fire (Columbia). This cut off of Prince (WB) 7 the "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart's Club Band" Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams (Columbia) 7 soundtrack album has been immediately accepted McCrarys (Portrait) 7 throughout the radio community. It was added off the album even before the single was released. Adds this week are 13Q, WPEZ, WQXI, Z93, WLAC, WGCL, KSTP, WCAO, Z104, WINW, KNOE-FM, KHFI, KTOQ, Most Added Country: WJON. Moves are 30-26 Y100, 18-12 WQAM, 35-29 96X, Waylon Jennings (RCA) 53 HB-30 WRKO, HB-25 KFRC, HB-20 WPGC, 36-24 WZZP, 32-25 WDRQ, 30-27 CKLW, 25-20 KJR, HB-27 KLIF, Statler Brothers (Mercury) 45 HB-34 KILT, 26-19 94Q, 25-18 KRTH, 29-26 WICC, Jim Ed Brown & Helen Cornelius (RCA) 40 29-22 WAVZ, 30-23 KNDE, 34-31 KCBQ, 40-34 KTFX, Rex Allen, Jr. (Warner Bros.) 37 HB-29 KLUE, HB-40 KAKC, 27-17 KGLF, HB-26 KXX106, Emmylou Harris (Warner Bros.) 34 HB-31 WISE, HB-24 WRJZ, 30-25 WHHY, HB-31 WANS, HB-33 WFLB, HB-27 WBSR, 28-26 WSGA, HB-27 WGSV, Mickey Gilley (Epic/Playboy) 33 35-32 WRFC, HB-28 WCGQ, HB-30 KJRB. Jacky Ward (Mercury) 25 John Travolta & Olivia Newton -John "Summer Kenny O'Dell (Capricorn) 23 Nights" (RSO). From the #1 album in the country Sonny James (Columbia) 23 comes another cut that is receiving immediate (Continued on page 58)

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RW IV IRW V n_ RW VI WGUY WJBQ WJON WOW WSPT KCPX WNOE WTIX KAFY KCBQ KFI KHFI ICHJ KAAY KAKC KIMNKLIF KLUE KOFM KDWB KEWI KFYR KGW KING KJR KJRB KITS -FM KILT KNDE KNOE-FM KRBE KRTH KRIZ KNUS KTFX KTLK Z97 KKLS KKXL KKOA KLEO KSTP KTOQ KVOX KSLY B100 K100 TEN -0 Tendency: Pop sounding records, late on R & B cross- R & B and Country influences,willtest Racked area, late on R & B product, strong overs, consider Country crossovers semi - records early, good retail coverage. MOR influences. early, react to influence of racks and juke boxes. Last This Last This Last This Week: Week: Week:Week: Week: Week: 2 1 1 Frankie Valli 1 1 Rolling Stones 1 Commodores 3 2 3 2 Pablo Cruise Frankie Valli 2 2 Rolling Stones 4 3 Donna Summer 2 3 Frankie Valli 5 3 Joe Walsh 1 4 Rolling Stones 3 4 6 4 Commodores 13 5 Pablo Cruise Commodores 4 5 7 5 Joe Walsh 11 6 Barry Manilow Pablo Cruise 10 6Toby Beau (Copacabana) 10 6 Walter Egan 10 7 Joe Walsh 9 7 9 7 Toby Beau Barry Manilow 5 8 Andy Gibb (Shadow) 8 8 Jefferson Starship (Copacabana) 6 9 Gerry Rafferty 4 8Gerry Rafferty 12 10Jefferson Starship 6 9 Bob Seger 5 9 Bob Seger 7 11 O'Jays 7 10 Gerry Rafferty 8 10Andy Gibb (Shadow) 14 12 Foreigner 15 11 ARS 16 13Toby Beau 13 11 Walter Egan 13 12 Barry Manilow 15 14Walter Egan (Copacabana) 15 12 Donna Summer 8 15Bob Seger 11 13 Jefferson Starship 9 16Peter Brown 11 13 Andy Gibb (Shadow) 14 14Jackson Browne 19 17Wings 12 14O'Jays 21 18 17 Olivia Newton -John 17 15 ELO 15 ARS 20 19 Eddie Money 23 16Olivia Newton -John 19 16Foreigner 23 20Rita Coolidge 23 17Andy Gibb (Everlasting) 25 21Andy Gibb (Everlasting) 21 17 Rita Coolidge 22 18Chris Rea 22 22Jackson Browne 18 18 Wings 20 19Rita Coolidge 27 23Evelyn "Champagne" King 20 19Jackson Browne 28 24Exile 25 20Andy Gibb (Everlasting) Add 20Olivia Newton -John 26 25 ARS Add 21 Exile Add 26Chris Rea 22 21 Foreigner 12 22 O'Jays Add 27 A Taste of Honey 14 22Michael Johnson 16 23Michael Johnson Add 28ELO Add 23Chris Rea Add 24Exile Nick Gilder Adds:John Travolta and Adds:Earth, Wind & Fire Olivia Newton -John Add 25 Earth, Wind & Fire Kenny Loggins Nick Gilder Ex 26Nick Gilder Little River Band Little River Band AP 27 Evelyn "Champagne" King Earth, Wind & Fire Extras: Kenny Rogers Teddy Pendergrass Adds:Anne Murray Taste of Honey Rick James Taste of Honey Evelyn "Champagne" King Extras:McCrarys Prism John Travolta and Olivia Cars Eddie Money Newton -John Louisiana's Le Roux Extras:Little River Band LP Cuts: Robin Gibb (Oh) Tom Petty John Travolta and Kinks Olivia Newton -John Village People Also Possible: Crystal Gayle LP Cuts:Bee Gees & Peter Frampton Spinners (Sgt. Pepper) LP Cuts:None Stonebolt Also Possible:QuincyJones Cheryl Ladd Kinks Village People Also Possible: Quincy Jones Tom Petty Moody Blues John PaulYoung Hottest: Country Crossovers: Teen: LP Cuts: Crystal Gayle Kristy & Jimmy McNichol Robin Gibb (Oh) Anne Murray Aerosmith (Come) Bee Gees & Peter Frampton (Sgt. Pepper)

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Boney M-from where rock and roll has been On Sire Records. 611P)., to where disco and pop are going. Produced by Frank Farian. 140,

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AIN'TNOTHING GONNA KEEP ME MR. BLUE SKY Jeff Lynne (Unart/Jet, 15 FROM YOU Barry Gibb, Karl Richardson BMI) 33 & Alby Galuten (Stigwood, BMI) 55 MY ANGEL BABY Sean Delancy (Texongs/ AN EVERLASTING LOVEBarryGibb, BoMass, BMI) 17 AUGUST 5, 1978 Alby Galuten & Karl Richardson (Stig- NEW ORLEANS LADIES LeonS. Medica wood/Unichappell, BMI) 22 (Break of Dawn, BMI) 62 5 JULY A ROCK 'N ROLL FANTASY R.Davies NEVER LET HER SLIP AWAY Andrew AUG. 29 (Davray, BMI) 61 Gold (Luckyu/Special, BMI) 71 101 114 FLYIN' PRISM/Ariola 7714 (Squamish/Corinth, BMI) BACKIN MY ARMS AGAIN Holland, ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG Phil 83 102 101 IT'S REALLY YOU TARNEY SPENCER BAND/A&M 2049 (ATV/ Dozier & Holland (Jobete, ASCAP) 95 Ramone (Joelsongs, BMI) PROVE IT ALL NIGHT Jon Landau & Braintree, BMI) (Spurtree/Cotillion, BMI) BAKER STREET Hugh Murphy & Gerry Bruce Springsteen (BruceSpringsteen, Rafferty (Hudson Bay, BMI) 9 ASCAP) 49 103 104 WITHOUT YOU HEART/Mushroom 7035 (Warner Bros., ASCAP) BLUER THAN BLUE Brent Maher & RAISE A LITTLEHELL Randy Bachman 104 103 LOVE TO SEE YOU SMILE BOBBY BLAND/ABC 12360 (Alvert, BMI) SteveGibson(Springcreek/LetThere (Survivor/Top Soil, BMI) 99 Be, ASCAP) 36 READY OR NOT Nick DeCaro(United 105 106 WILD IN THE STREETS BRITISH LIONS/RSO 898 (Castle Hill/ BOOGIE, OOGIE, OOGIE Fonce & Larry Artists, ASCAP) 79 Shepshead Bay, ASCAP( Mizell (Conducive/On Time, BMI) 19 REMINISCING John Boyland & group BREAK IT TO THEM GENTLY B. Cummings (Screen Gems -EMI, BMI) 57 106 112 FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE SMOKEY/RSO 900 (Chinnichap, BMI) (Shillelaugh, BMI) 84 RIVERS OF BABYLON FrankFarian(AI Gallico/Ackee, BMI-ASCAP) 64 107 - IT'S A BETTER THAN GOOD TIME GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS/ CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS Todd RUMOUR AT THE HONKY TONKBill Buddah 5 598 (Arista) (Macaulay/Almo, ASCAP) Rundgren (Earmark, BMI) 47 Halverson (Baby Chick) 98 CLOSE THE DOOR Kenneth Gamble & RUNAWAY Larry Cox & group 108 116-ONE MORE NIGHT WITH YOU SUTHERLAND BROTHERS/Columbia 3 Leon Huff (Mighty Three, BMI) 27 (Diamondback, BMI) 25 10758 (Island/Skerry, BMI) COPACABANA (AT THE COPA) Ron Dante RUNAWAY LOVE GilAskey (Andrask/ 109 107 NOW YOU SEE 'EM, NOW YOU DON'T ROY HEAD/ABC 12346 & Barry Manilow (Kamakazee/ Gemingo, BMI) 82 Appoggiatura Camp Songs, BMI) 7 (Tree, BMI) SATURDAY N.Rodgers & B. Edwards DANCE WITH ME Cory Wade (Sherlyn/ 110 108 SHAKER SONG SPYRO GYRA/Amherst 730 (Harlem/Crosseyed Bear, BMI) Decible, BMI) 40 (Chic, BMI) 78 DON'T PITY ME Van McCoy (Van McCoy/ SHADOW DANCING BarryGibb,Karl 111 111 REELIN' GARLAND JEFFREYS/A&M 2030 (Garland Jeffreys, ASCAP) Tamerlane, BMI) 87 Richardson & Alby Galuten 112 119 FIRE ROBERT GORDON WITH LINK RAY/Private Stock 45203 (Stigwood/Unichappell, BMI) 6 FEELS SO GOOD ChuckMangione (Ramrod, ASCAP) (Gates, BMI) 81 SHAKE AND DANCE WITH ME Skip Scarborough (Valle -Joe, BMI) 97 FM (NO STATIC AT ALL) Prod. not listed 113 109 GOD KNOWS DEBBY BOONE/Warner/Curb 8554 (Irving/Braintree/ (Freckles/Jump Tunes/Duchess, BMI) ... 54 SHAME Warren R.Schatz (Dynatone/ Bolde's/Peter Noone, BMI) Belinda/Unichappell, BMI) 16 FOLLOW YOU, FOLLOW ME David 114 130 GOT TO HAVE LOVING DON RAY/Polydor 14489 (Cerrone/D. Ray, SHE LOVES TO BE IN LOVE T. Thomas, Hentschel & group (Gelring/RunIt, SACEM) BMI) 86 J. Colbeck & E. Organ (Heavy, BMI) FOOL (IF YOU THINK IT'S OVER) Gus STEPPIN' IN A SLIDE ZONE Tony Clarke 115 121 I CAN'T ASK FOR ANYTHING MORE THAN YOU RICHARD TORRANCE/ Dudgeon (Magnet/Sole Selling Agent/ (Johnsongs, ASCAP) 74 Capitol 4554 (Colgems-EMI, ASCAP) Interworld, no licensee listed) 30 SONGBIRD Gary Klein (Manhattan Island/ 116 115 STAND BY ME POUSETTE-DART BAND/Capitol 4590 (Trio/Belinda, GET OFF Cory Wade (Sherlyn,BMI) Diana, BMI/Intersong U.S.A., ASCAP) 44 ADT, BMI) (Lindseyanne, BMI) 46 STAY Jackson Browne (Cherio, BMI) 21 GOT TO GET YOU INTO MY LIFE STILL THE SAME Bob Seger &Punch 117 132 LONG HOT SUMMER NIGHTS WENDY WALDMAN/Warner Bros. 8617 Maurice White (Maclen, BMI) 35 (Gear, ASCAP) 11 (Irving/Moon & Stars, BMI) GREASE BarryGibb,AlbyGaluten & STUFF LIKE THAT Quincy Jones (Yellow 118 122 BABY, I NEED YOUR LOVE SWEET THUNDER/Fantasy-WMOT 826 Karl Richardson (Stigwood/Unichappell, Brick Road/Nick-O-Val, ASCAP) 26 BMI) 2 SUMMER NIGHTS Louis St. Louis (Edwin (WMOT, BMI) HE'S SOFINE JasonDarrow(Bright Morris) 58 119 128 NEVER MAKE A MOVE TOO SOON B.B. KING/ABC 12380 (Irving/ Tunes, ASCAP) 91 SURRENDER Tom Werman (Screen Gems- Four Knights, BMI( HOLDING ON (WHEN LOVE IS GONE) EMI/Adult, BMI) 88 120 127 OUT OF THE BLUE THE BAND/Warner Bros. 8592 (Medicine Hat, ASCAP) Bobby Martin(Almo/McRovscod, TAKE A CHANCE ON ME Benny Anderson ASCAP) 76 & Bjorn Ulvaeus (Artwork, ASCAP) 15 121 123 HEARTBREAKER NANTUCKET/Epic 8 50556 (Nantucket, ASCAP) HOPELESSLY DEVOTED TO YOU John Farrar(Stigwood/JohnFarrar/Ensign, TAKE ME I'M YOURS Michael Henderson 122 125 NIGHT TIME MAGIC LARRY GATLIN/Monument 45249 (First (Electrocord, ASCAP) 100 BMI) 24 Generation, BMI) HOT BLOODED K. TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP Allen Reynolds Olsen, M. Jones, (Chriswood, BMI) 69 123 135 BEAUTY SCHOOL DROPOUT FRANKIE AVALON/De-Lite 907 (Mercury) J. McDonald (Somerset/Evansongs/ WB, ASCAP) 14 THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY AlecR. (Edwin Monis, ASCAP) Costandinos(CafeAmericana/C.P. HOT CHILD IN A CITY Mike Chapman Fefee, ASCAP) 43 124 126 1 2 3 KIND OF LOVE WILD CHERRY/Epic/Sweet City 8 50551 (Beechwood, BMI) 32 (Bema/RWP, ASCAP) HOT LOVE, COLD WORLD Carter THE GROOVE LINE Barry Blue (Almo/ Tincabell, ASCAP) 39 (Glenwood/Cigar, ASCAP) 73 125 146 FIRST IMPRESSIONS THE STYLISTICS/Mercury 7 4006 (Teddy Randazzo, IF YOU'RE READY (HERE THINKIT OVER Gary Klein (Kengorus, BMI) IT COMES) ASCAP) 75 Michael Stokes (Desert Moon, BMI/ 126 - YOUNGBLOOD (LIVIN' IN THE STREETS) WAR/United Artists 1213 Desert Rain, ASCAP) THREE TIMES A LADY J.Carmichael/ 89 (Far Out, ASCAP) IF YOU WANNA DO A DANCE Thom Commodores (Jobete/Commodores, ASCAP) 1 Bell (Mighty Three, BMI) 66 127 136 MY RADIO SURE SOUNDS GOOD TO ME LARRY GRAHAM & GRAHAM TIME FOR ME TO FLY Kevin Cronin, I CENTRAL STATION/Warner Bros. 8602 (Nineteen Eighty Foe, BMI) LIKE GIRLS By Group (Clita, BMI) 92 Gary Richrath & Paul Grupp (Fate, I LOVE THE NIGHTLIFE (DISCO ROUND) ASCAP) 72 128 140 THIS IS YOUR LIFE NORMAN CONNORS/Arista 0343 (Jobete, ASCAP) S. Buckingham (Lowery, BMI) 85 TWO OUT OF THREE AIN'T BAD Todd 129 139 SUITCASE LIFE RICHARD SUPA/Polydor 1449 (Colgems-EMI/Glory, ASCAP) I NEED TO KNOW Denny Cordell, Noah Rundgren (Edward B. Marks/Neverland Shark & Tom Petty (Skyhill, BMI) 56 Peg, BMI) 8 130 - DANCE (DISCO HEAT) SYLVESTER/Fantasy 827 (Jobete, ASCAP) I WILL STILL LOVE YOU W. Stewart & TWO TICKETS TO PARADISE Bruce Sheepshead Bay, ASCAP) I.C. Philips (WB, ASCAP) 90 Botnick (Grainoca, BMI) 28 131 133 GROOVE WITH YOU ISLEY BROS./T-Neck 2277 (CBS) (Bovina, ASCAP) I'M NOT GONNA LETIT BOTHER ME USE TA BE MY GIRL Kenneth Gamble & TONIGHT Buddy Buie (Low -Sal, BMI) . 23 Leon Huff (Mighty Three, BMI) 12 132 134 (THEMES FROM) JAWS II FLYER/MCA 40927 (Duchess, BMI) IT'S A HEARTACHE David Mackay/Scott VICTIM Dave Crawford (Daan, ASCAP) 93 133 129 I CAN'T WAIT ANY LONGER BILL ANDERSON/MCA 2371 (Stallion, BMI) & Wolfe (Pi -Gem, BMI) 38 WHENEVER I CALL YOU "FRIEND" 134 147 LOVE BROUGHTME BACK D.J. ROGERS/Columbia 31 0754 (Circle R, I'VE HAD ENOUGH Paul McCartney Bob James (Milk Money, ASCAP) 65 (MPL/ATV, BMI) 37 WILL YOU LOVE ME TOMORROW Dave JUST WHAT INEED Roy Thomas Baker Mason & Ron Nevison (Screen Gems - 135 124 MIDTOWN AMERICAN MAIN STREET GANG DION/Lifesong 9 1770 (Lido, BMI) 60 EMI, BMI) 53 (CBS) (Blendingwell/Line/Megabucks, ASCAP) KING TUT William E. McEuen (Colorado, WITH A LITTLE LUCK Paul McCartney ASCAP) 18 (MPL/ATV, BMI) 80 136 137 LOVE STOP AIRWAVES/A&M 2056 (Almo, ASCAP) KISS YOU ALL OVER Rick Chinn & Mike WONDERFUL TONIGHT GlynJohns 137 117THIS NIGHT WON'T LAST FOREVER BILL LaBOUNTY/Warner/Curb 8529 Chapman (Chinnichap/Careers, BMI) 31 (Stigwood/Unichappell, BMI) 68 (Captain Crystal BMI) LAST DANCE Giorgio Moroder (Primus YOU David Anderle (Beechwood/Snow, Arista/Olga,BMI) 4 BMI) 29 138 - CASTLES OF SAND JERMAINE JACKSON/Motown 1441 (Jobete, ASCAP) LIFE'S BEEN GOOD Bob Szymczyk (Wow YOU Trevor Howard (Island, BMI) 63 139 - STELLAR FUNGK Slave/Cotillion 44238 (At') & Flutter, ASCAP) 13 YOU AND I Rick James & Art Stewart 140 - SUN IS HERE SUN/Capitol 4587 (Glenwood & Dentente, ASCAP) LOVE ISIN THE AIR Vanda & Young (Stone Diamond, BMI) 41 (Edwards B. Marks, BMI) 50 YOU BELONG TO ME Arif Mardin (Snug/ 141 131 TAKE IT OFF THE TOP DIXIE DREGS/Capricorn 0291 (No Exit/Dregs, BMI) LOVE IS LIKE OXYGEN Prod. by group C'est, ASCAP) 45 142 - SOFT AND WET PRINCE/Warner Bros. 8619 (Prince) (Sweet/WB, ASCAP) 59 YOU DON'T LOVE ME ANYMORE David 143 - SUPER WOMAN DELLS/ABC 12386 (Groovesville/Razzle Dazzle, BMI) LOVE OR SOMETHING LIKE ITLarry Malloy (Briarpatch/DebDave, BMI) 70 144 - THINK IT OVER CISSY HOUSTON/Private Stock 204 (Sumac, BMI) Butler (M-3/Cherry Lane, ASCAP) 42 YOU NEEDED ME Jim Ed Norman 145 141 I GOT WHAT I NEED BUNNY SIGLER/Gold Mind 4010 (Salsoul) LOVE THEME FROM 'EYES OF LAURA (Chappell/Ironside, ASCAP) 51 MARS' (PRISONER)Just Over The YOU'RE A PART OF ME Steve Gibson (Lucky Three/ Henry Suemay, BMI) Bridge/Diana, BMI) 67 (Brown Shoes/Chappell, ASCAP) 52 146 142 STOP YOUR WEEPING DRAMATICS/ABC 12372 (Groovesville, BMI) LOVE WILL FIND A WAY BillSchnee YOU'RE ALL I NEED TO GET BY Jack 147 143 HOME MADE JAM BOBBI HUMPHREY/Epic 8 50529 )(Antista, ASCAP( (Irving/Pablo Cruise, BMI) 10 Gold (Jobete, ASCAP) 77 148 144 CA PLANE POUR MOI PLASTIC BERTRAND/Sire 1020 (WB) (Blew Disque, MACHO MAN Jacques Morali (Can't Stop, YOU'RE THE LOVE Louie Shelton (David ASCAP) BMI) 34 Batteau, ASCAP/Dawnbreaker/Oaktree, 149 138 GOOD, BAD AND FUNKY SHOTGUN/ABC 12363 (Goblet/Funk Rock/ MAGNET AND STEEL Walter Egan (Melody BMI) 48 ABC/Dunhill, BMI( Deluxe/Sweet/Seldak, ASCAP) 20 YOU'RE 'THE ONE THATI WANT John MISS YOU The Glimmer Twins (CoIgems- Farrar (Stigwood/John Farrar/Ensign 150 145 MUSIC IN MY LIFE MAC DAVIS/Columbia 3 10745 (Songpainter, BMI) EMI, ASCAP) 3 BMI) 5

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com The A/C Report C PY WRITES 4 IA Report on the Music Publishing Scene) (A Weekly Report on Adult/Contemporary Playlist Additions) By PAT BAIRD

1 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111, RUMOR & SPECULATION: With the recent departure of Joe Pelle- WJBO/BATON ROUGE grino from the top spot at Screen Gems/EMI, N.Y., the word on the Most Adds SHE'S ALWAYS A WOMAN-Billy LOVE IS IN THE AIR-John Joel-Col street is that Paul Tannen, VP at the Nashville office, will be heading Paul Young-Scott) SUMMER NIGHTS-John Travolta & north. Look for an announcement in the next few weeks as well as a Bros. (8) Olivia Newton-John-RSO notice that the company will be stepping up their N.Y. activities. SHE'S ALWAYS A WOMAN- Billy Joel-Col 161 WGAR/CLEVELAND AN EVERLASTING LOVE-Andy BOOGIE, OOGIE 0001E-A Taste EVERYTHING THAT GOES AROUND . . . : During a recent visit G,bb--RSO (51 Of Honey-Capitol to London, Allen Klein picked up Ronnie Mack's "He's So Fine" for HOPELESSLY DEVOTED TO YOU HOPELESSLY DEVOTED TO YOU- -Olivia Newton -John - Olivia Newton-John-RSO the Abkco catalogue. You may remember that the tune came out a JUST WHAT I NEEDED-Cars- 1250 151 winner in the copyright infringement case against George Harrison's g REMINISCING-Little River Elektra RUNAWAY-Jefferson Starship- "My Sweet Lord," a song and an artist Klein once had something to E Band-Harvest 151 I GOT TO GET YOU INTO MY Grunt do with. Mack's composition comes out of the Bright Tunes catalogue g LIFE-Earth, Wind & Fire- WLW/CINCINNATI and is the first Abkco acquisition in quite some time. Col 141 CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS-Todd IF THE WORLD RAN OUT OF NOTO BENE: Two of the Singles Picks on this week's cover of RW LOVE TONIGHT-Dan & Pundgren-Bearsville Coley-B,g Tree (41 TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP-Crystal are covers of Broadway show tunes. Michael Johnson (EMI America) Gayle-UA YOU NEEDED ME-Anne who recently scored with "Bluer Than Blue," picked Loerner and Murray-Capitol (41 YOU NEEDED ME-Anne Murray- Cop.ro; Lowe's "Almost Like Being In Love" from "Brigadoon." Johnson's version is jazzed up and totally modernized with the help of a sweet WHDH/BOSTON WCCO/MINNEAPOLIS HOPELESSLY DEVOTED TO YOU- AN EVERLASTING LOVE-Andy sax solo. Linda Clifford (WB) just released Cy Coleman/Dorothy a Newton-John-RSO Gbb-RSO "If My Friends Could See Me Now" from "Sweet Charity." It's a some- LOVE WILL FIND A WAY-Pablo FOOL (IF YOU THINK IT'S OVER)- what frantic disco record that's already making pop radio in -roads. Cru.se-A&M Chris Rea-UA YOU-Rita Cool,dge-A&M I WILL STILL LOVE YOU-Stonebolt -Parachute THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING: Mark and Alec Piskunov, the Russian WIP/PHILADELPHIA LOVE IS IN THE AIR-John Paul emigres Chappell signed about a year ago, have just signed a record- Young-Scott Bros. LASt DANCE-Donna Summer- ing contract with Private Stock. The two brothers, both students at Casablanca LOVE'S IN NEED OF LOVE TODAY ___Engelbert Humperdinck-Epic LOVE IS IN THE AIR-John Paul Juilliard, are equally proficient in the classical concert field but will Young-Scott, Bros. REMINISCING-Little River Bond- Horvest make their pop debut for Private Stock with Ron Frangipane produc- WBAL/BALTIMORE SHE'S ALWAYS A WOMAN-Billy ing. GOT TO GET YOU INTO MY LIFE Joel-col -Earth, Wind & Fire-Col IF THE WORLD RAN OUT OF LOVE LOOKING: David Wilkes at MLO Musicisactively seeking new LOVE'S IN NEED OF LOVE TODAY TONIGHT-England Dan & writers and material. You can contact him at 919 3rd Ave., N.Y.C. -Engelbert Humperdinck-Epic John Ford Coley-Big Tree REMINISCING-Little River Band THERE WILL BE LOVE-Lou Rawls Phone: (212) 758-0522. Band-Harvest -Phila. Intl. SUMMER NIGHTS-John Travolta & TOTO (DON'T IT FEEL LIKE IN PRINT: For those of you who might remember the pains of Oliva NewtonJohn-RSO PARADISE)-Lynda Carter-Epic WHEN YOU'RE LOVED-Debby transcribing Bob Dylans' lyrics off his early albums, Knopf has saved WQUD-FM/MEMPHIS Boone-Warner/Curb future lyricophiles the trouble with their new "The Songs of Bob AN EVERLASTING LOVE-Andy YOU NEVER DONE IT LIKE THAT- Captain & Tennille-A&M Dylan" book. Originally publishedas a spiral -bound editionfor Gibb-RSO $19.95, the soft cover will be in the stores Sept. 6 and retail for $9.95. CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS-Todd KMOX-FM/ST. LOUIS Rundgren-Bearsville The book covers 121 Dylan compositions written between 1966 and FOOL (IF YOU THINK IT'S OVER)- BRANDY -0 Jays-Phila. Intl. Chris Reo-UA RIGHT DOWN THE LINE-Gerry 1975. The music was arranged by Ronnie Ball and Milton Okun. HOPELESSLY DEVOTED TO YOU- Rafferty-UA 01,vla Newton-John-RS° SHE'S ALWAYS A WOMAN-Billy HAPPY: Actress Audrey Landers has been signed to Epic Records SHAKER SONG- Sypro Gyro- Joel-Col and her first single, "The Apple Don't Fall Far from the Tree," will be Amherst IF THE WORLD RAN OUT OF LOVE STAY-Jackson Browne-Asylum TONIGHT-England Dan & released in Sept. Landers was part of the Songwriters Seminars and TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP-Crystal John Ford Coley-Big Tree Workshops and the song was co -written by her and Seminars' princi- Gayle-UA THERE WILL BE LOVE-Lou Rawls WHAT WILL I SAY-Michael -Phila. Intl. pals Libby Bush and Ted Lehrman. The next cycle of the workshops Stanley Band-Arista WHENEVER YOU CALL ME is due to begin the fall and prospective attendees are being inter- YOU NEEDED ME-Anne Murray- "FRIEND"-Kenny Loggms-Col . . ScreenGems/EMI Music currently has nine songs on Capitol YOU WEREN'T MEANT FOR ME- viewed now . Donny Hathoway-Atco RW's Top 100 Singles Chart .. . Eric Carmen (CAM), whose new album WSB/ATLANTA is set to be released momentarily, will produce an album for The ANOTHER FINE MESS-Glen KULF/HOUSTON Campbell-Capitol LOVE WILL FIND A WAY-Pablo Euclid Beach Band. The group is composed of members of Carmen's DANCE-Nikki Richards-Ember Cruise-A&M old back-up band and their first single will be released this week by DO IT AGAIN TONIGHT-Larry YOU NEEDED ME-Anne Murray- Gotin-Monument Capitol Cleveland International Records. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE/CHAPEL OF KSFO/SAN FRANCISCO LOVE-Sandy Posie-WB GOT TO GET YOU INTO MY LIFE- WORKIN': Alan Gordon, a staff writer at the Entertainment Com- MOONLIGHT SERENADE-Tuxedo Earth, W,nd & Fire-Col pany, knows a good trend when he sees ,one. At a recentvisit to the Junction-Butterfly YOU NEEDED ME-Anne Murray- NORMA JEAN-Sammi Smith- Capitol company's L.A. office he announced that "Christian music" would be Elektra the next big thing and immediately set down a tune entitled "Thank IF THE WORLD RAN OUT OF LOVE KPNW/EUGENE TONIGHT-England Dan & I'LL GO WHERE YOUR MUSIC You God For Jesus." Two weeks later, publishing exec Jay Warner John Ford Coley-Big Tree TAKES ME-Tina Charles-Col phoned to tell him he had gotten two covers on it. One's by Daryl WHEN YOU'RE LOVED-Debby IT'S REALLY YOU-The Tarney/ . Wax Promotion set to handle Larry Boone-Warner/Curb Spencer Band-A&M Mansfield on Sparrow .. Morty LOVE IS IN THE AIR-John Paul Applewhite'sInthe Middle of the Night" (London) and Laurent WIOD/MIAMI Young-Scotti Bros. Voulzy's "Rockollection" (RCA Intl.). FOOL (IF YOU THINK IT'S OVER)- SWEET LIFE-Paul Davis-Bang Chris Rea-UA YOU NEVER DONE IT LIKE THAT- HOPELESSLY DEVOTED TO YOU- Captain & Tennille-A&M ON THE ROAD: Tim Moore, 1974 Grand Prize winner of the Ameri- Olivia Newton-John-RSO can Song Festival, has been selected to representthe U.S.in the KISS YOU ALL OVER-Exile- KVI/SEATTLE Warner/Curb AN EVERLASTING LOVE-Andy Pacific Song Festival. The competition will take place in New Zealand LOVE IS IN THE AIR-John Paul Gibb-RSO Young-Scott Bros. LOVE IS IN THE AIR-John Paul in October ... DavidOlney, staff songwriter for Panama Limited Mu- LOVE WILL FIND A WAY-Pablo Young-Scott, Bros. sic, Nashville, was the opening act on a recent Delbert McClinton Cruise-A&M RIVERS OF BABYLON-Boney M - NEVER LET HER SLIP AWAY- Sire tour in Washington and New York. Andrew Gold-Asylum Also reporting this week, WBZ, REMINISCING-Little River Bond- WSAR, WNEW, WMAL, WKBC-FM, SIGNED: Bob Esty and Michelle Adler have been signed to Rick's Harvest WSM, WFTL, WTMJ, WCCOFM, SHE'S ALWAYS A WOMAN-Billy KMBZ, KOY, KIIS. Music (Casablanca) via VP Steve Bedell. A writing team for two years, Joel-Col 27 stations reporting. the duo have been involved with such artists as Diana Ross, Dusty Springfield, Paul Jabara and Patti Brooks.

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MUSICLAND/NATIONAL SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB NIGHTWATCH-Kenny Loggins- TAPE CITY/NEW ORLEANS SALESMAKER OF THE WEEK BAND-Various Artists-RSO Col COME GET IT-Rick James- BEAM-Brothers Johnson-A&M (Soundtrack) PETER GABRIEL-Atlantic Gordy CALIFORNIA JAM 2-Various SOFTONES-H&L SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN Artists-Col SUNLIGHT-Herbie Hancock-Col B AND-Various Artists-RSO -Bruce Springsteen-Col GET IT OUT 'CHA SYSTEM- THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR- (Soundtrack) FANTASY LOVE AFFAIR-Peter Millie Jackson-Spring Johnny Mathis & Deniece Brown-Drive IMAGES-Crusaders-ABC Blue Williams-Col RECORD RENDEZVOUS/ LIFE IS A SONG WORTH SINGING Thumb CLEVELAND -Teddy Pendergrass- LOVE OR SOMETHING LIKE IT- KEMP MILL/WASH., D.C. BETTY WRIGHT LIVE-Alston Phila. Intl. Kenny Rogers-UA LOUISIANA'S LE ROUX-Capitol NATALIE LIVE-Natalie Cole- A TOUCH ON THE RAINY SIDE- CARS-Elektra LOVESHINE-Con Funk Shun- Jesse Winchester-Bearsville DAVID GILMOUR-Col Capitol Mercury OBSESSION-UFO-Chrysalis BLAM-Brothers Johnson-A&M GET IT OUT 'CHA SYSTEM- Millie Jackson-Spring SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB DOUBLE VISION-Foreigner- BAND-Various Artists-RSO Atlantic MAN-MACHINE-Kraftwerk- B AND-Various Artists-RSO (Soundtrack) SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY (Soundtrack) GET OFF-Foxy-Dash Capitol MODERN MAN-Stanley Clarke- SMOOTH TALK-Evelyn SMOOTH TALK-Evelyn MISFITS-Kinks-Arista Champagne King-RCA HEARTS CLUB BAND Champagne King-RCA NIGHTWATCH-Kenny Loggins- Nemperor NATALIE LIVE-Natalie Cole- TOGETHERNESS-LTD-A&M VARIOUS ARTISTS SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB Col ULYSSES: THE GREEK SUITE- BAND-Various Artists-RSO NORMA JEAN-Bearsville Capitol Various Artists -20th Century RSO (Soundtrack) (Soundtrack) PETER GABRIEL-Atlantic SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND-Various Artists-RSO DAVEY'S LOCKER/SOUTH (Soundtrack) RECORD BAR/NATIONAL BAND-Various Artists--RSO ARABESQUE-John Klemmer-ABC TOP SALES (Soundtrack) STRANGER IN TOWN-Bob Seger & ATLANTIC STARR-A&M DIRT BAND-UA I SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS t. SUNBURN-Sun--Capitol The Silver Bullet Band-Capitol DREAM-Captain & Tennille- CLUB BAND-Various Artists ISLAM-Brothers Johnson-A&M GET OFF-Foxy-Dash ELVIS SINGS FOR CHILDREN- A&M -RSO (Soundtrack) WAXIE MAXIE/ MARIPOSA DE ORO-Dave Mason SLAM-Brothers Johnson-A&M Elvis Presley-RCA RECORD REVOLUTION/ FIRED UP 'N' KICKIN'-Fatback- WASH., D.C. -Col CLEVELAND Spring SLAM-Brothers Johnson-A&M NATALIE LIVE-Natalie Cole- CAMELOT/NATIONAL GET IT OUT 'CHA SYSTEM- BUT SERIOUSLY, FOLKS- ALL NIGHT LONG-Sammy Hagar Capitol -Capitol NIGHTWATCH-Kenny Loggins- DOUBLE VISION-Foreigner- Millie Jackson-Spring Joe Walsh-Asylum NOT SHY-Walter Egan-Col DOUBLE VISION-Foreigner-- AMERICANA-Leon Russell- Col Atlantic Paradise PYRAMID-Alan Parsons-Project FIRED UP 'N' KICKIN-Fatback PORTRAIT-Lynda Carter-Epic Atlantic SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB GET OFF-Foxy-Dash BLAM-Brothers Johnson-A&M -Arista Bond-Spring DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF RANDY MEISNER-Elektra GET IT OUT 'CNA SYSTEM- B AND-Various Artists-RSO IN THE NIGHT TIME- (Soundtrack) Michael Henderson-Buddah TOWN-Bruce Springsteen-Col SUNLIGHT-Herbie Hancock-Col Millie Jackson-Spring ESSENTIAL JIMI HENDRIX-WB VAN HALEN-WB IF MY FRIENDS COULD SEE ME TROPICO-Gato Barbieri-A&M MEMPHIS HORNS BAND II-RCA 20 GREATEST HITS-Buddy Holly/ NATALIE LIVE-Natalie Cole- HOBO WITH A GRIN-Steve Harley NOW-Linda Clifford-Curtom -Capitol SOUND TOWN/DALLAS LOVE ME AGAIN-Rita Coolidge- Crickets-MCA Capitol PETER GABRIEL-Atlantic LIFE BEYOND L.A.-Ambrosia- B EES KNEES-Derek A&M WE, LOVESHINE-Con Funk Shun- SOUND UNLIMITED/ SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB SLAM-Brothers Johnson-A&M B AND-Various Artists-RSO MORE SONGS ABOUT BUILDINGS & CARS-Elektra Mercury NATIONAL FOOD-Talking Heads-Sire TASTE OF HONEY-Capitol (Soundtrack) DAVID GILMOUR-Col COME GET IT-Rick James-Gordy THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR- OBSESSION-UFO-Chrysalis EYES OF LAURA MARS-Various THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR- GET IT OUT 'CHA SYSTEM- WHITE, HOT & BLUE- Johnny Mathis & Deniece Johnny Mathis & Deniece Artists-Col (Soundtrack) Millie Jackson-Spring Williams-Col Johnny Winter-Blue Sky MISFITS-Kinks-Arista Williams-Col MISFITS-Kinks-Arista TOGETHERNESS-LTD-A&M SGT. 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PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CWB WEST MACHO MAN-Village People- KING KAROL/NEW YORK Thumb B AND-Various Artists-RSO A TOUCH ON THE RAINY SIDE- Casablanca MICHAEL JOHNSON ALBUM- CITY TO CITY-Gerry Rafferty- (Soundtrack) Jesse Winchester-Beorwille NATALIE LIVE-Natalie Cole- EMI America UA TALKING HEADS II-Sire ALL NIGHT LONG-Sammy Hagar Capitol SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB NIGHTWATCH-Kenny Logg ins- DOUBLE VISION-Foreigner- THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR- Atlantic Johnny Mathis & Deniece BAND-Various Artists-RSO AT-THCEaTpHitIaRlDSTROKE-Russ Col FAME-Grace Jones-Island (Soundtrack) Ballard-Epic PETER GABRIEL-Atlantic Williams-Col SOME GIRLS-Rolling Stones- SGT. 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PRICE CODE: F - 6.98 G - 7.98 H - 9.98 I - 11.98 J - 12.98 K - 13.98

TITLE, ARTIST, Label, Number, (Distributing Libel) ak,ii :, 1 ,r.o.an Ali 45 49 DAVID GILMOUR/Columbia JC 35388 6 G AUG. JULY s "." WKS. ON 5 29 CHART 46 53 NIGHTWATCH KENNY LOGGINS/Columbia JC 35387 3 G 47 39 POINT OF KNOW RETURN KANSAS/Kirshner JZ 34929 (CBS) 42 G 1 1 GREASE (ORIGINAL , 48 35 MAGAZINE HEART/Mushroom MRS 5008 16 G , 49 50 YOU'RE GONNA GET IT TOM PETTY AND THE SOUNDTRACK) - HEARTBREAKERS/Shelter DA 52029 (ABC) 9 G 50 40 WEEKEND IN L.A. GEORGE BENSON/Warner Bros. 2WB RSO RS 2 4002 13 I 4 3139 27 J (3rd Week) 51 52 HEAVEN TONIGHT CHEAP TRICK/Epic JE 35312 10 G 52 55 IF MY FRIENDS COULD SEE ME NOW LINDA CLIFFORD/ Curtom 5021 (W8) 8 G 2 2 SOME GIRLS ROLLING STONES/Rolling Stones COC 39108 53 56 G (Atl) 7 G LOVE ME AGAIN RITA COOLIDGE/A&M SP 4699 7 54 64THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR JOHNNY MATHIS & DENIECE 3 3 NATURAL HIGH COMMODORES/Motown M7 902R1 11 G WILLIAMS/Columbia JC 35435 2 G 4 5 DOUBLE VISION FOREIGNER/Atlantic SD 19999 5 G 55 62 LOVESHINE CON FUNK SHUN/Mercury SRM 1 3725 6 G 5 4 SHADOW DANCING ANDY GIBE/RSO RS 1 3034 8 G 56 51 STONE BLUE FOGHAT/Bearsvi Ile BRK 6977 (WB) 12 G 6 6 SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER BEE GEES AND VARIOUS ARTISTS/ 57 54 EDDIE MONEY/Columbia PC 34909 23 F RSO RS 2 4001 33 J 58 43 CHAMPAGNE JAM ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION/Polydor 7 8 STRANGER IN TOWN BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET PD 1 6134 18 G BAND/Capitol SW 11698 11 G 59 58 8 7 CITY TO CITY GERRY RAFFERTY/United Artists UA LA 840 G 13 G MODERN MAN STANLEY CLARKE/Nemperor JZ 35303 (CBS) 16 G 9 10 BUT SERIOUSLY, FOLKS . . . JOE WALSH/Asylum 6E 141 10 G 60 67 GET IT OUTCHA SYSTEM MILLIE JACKSON/Spring SP 1 6719 10 13 WORLDS AWAY PABLO CRUISE/A&M SP 4697 8 G (Polydor) 3 G 11 11 FEELS SO GOOD CHUCK MANGIONE/A&M SP 4658 40 G 61 65 SLEEPER CATCHER LITTLE RIVER BAND/Harvest SW 11783 IDI 16 LIFE IS A SONG WORTH SINGING TEDDY PENDERGRASS/ (Capitol) 7 G Phila. Intl. JZ 35095 (CBS) 8 G 62 42 YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE JOHNNY MATHIS/Columbia JC 13 14 OCTAVE THE MOOr'Y BLUES/London PS 708 6 G 35259 19 G 14 15 STREET -LEGAL BOB DYLAN/Columbia JC 35453 5 G 63 48 EASTER THE PATTI SMITH GROUP/Arista AB 4171 17 G 15 9 DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN/ 64 57RUMOURS FLEETWOOD MAC/Warner Bros. BSK 3010 76 G Columbia JC 35318 8 G 65 59 YOU CAN TUNE A PIANO BUT YOU CAN'T TUNA FISH 16 12 SONGBIRD BARBRA STREISAND/Columbia JC 35375 9 G REO SPEEDWAGON/Epic JE 35082 14 G 17 17 THE STRANGER BILLY JOEL/Columbia JC 34987 44 G 66 60 TOGETHER FOREVER THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND/ 18 18 THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY (ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK)/ Capricorn CPN 0205 12 G Casablanca NBLP 7099 14 X 67 61 THE LAST WALTZ THE BAND/Warner Bros. 3WB 3146 15 X 19 23 PYRAMID ALAN PARSONS PROJECT/Arista AB 4180 6 G 68 63 DON'T LET GO GEORGE DUKE/Epic JE 35366 11 G 20 20 SOUNDS . . . AND STUFF LIKE THAT!! QUINCY JONES/ 69 66SHAUN CASSIDY/Warner/Curb BS 3067 (WB) 58 F A&M SP 4685 8 G 70 76SMOOTH TALK EVELYN -CHAMPAGNE- KING/RCA APL1 21 19 SO FULL OF LOVE O'JAYS/Phila. Intl. JZ 35355 (CBS) 16 G 2466 4 G G 22 21 RUNNING ON EMPTY JACKSON BROWNE/Asylum 6E 11332 71 77 IN THE NIGHT-TIME MICHAEL HENDERSON/Buddah BDS 23 22 BOYS IN THE TREES CARLY SIMON/Elektra 6E 128 15 G 5712 (Arista) 4 G 72 68 DOUBLEPLATINUMKISS/Casablanca NBLP 7100 11 J 73 84 PETER GABRIEL/Atlantic SD 19181 2 G CHARTMAKEROF THE WEEK 74 75 THIS IS YOUR LIFE NORMAN CONNORS/Arista AB 4177 10 G 75 79 LIVE AND DANGEROUS THIN LIZZY/Warner Bros. 2BS 3213 3 H SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB 24 76 69DOUBLE FUN ROBERT PALMER/Island ILPS 9476 (WB) 21 G BAND 77 70STARDUST WILLIE NELSON/Columbia JC 35332 11 G (ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK) 78 73FOOT LOOSE & FANCY FREE ROD STEWART/Warner Bros. VARIOUS ARTISTS .,ian BSK 3092 38 G

1 I X RSO RS 2 4100 79 103OBSESSION UFO/Chrysalis CHR 1182 1 G

80 80U.K./Polydor PD 1 6146 11 G 81 82 INFINITY JOURNEY/Columbia JC 34912 27 G 25 24 LONDON TOWN WINGS/Capitol SW 11777 17 G 82 87SUNBURN SUN/Capitol ST 11723 3 G 26 31 TOGETHERNESS LTD/A&M SP 4705 8 G 83 88 SUNLIGHT HERBIE HANCOCK/Columbia JC 34907 4 G 27 28 BAT OUT OF HELL MEATLOAF/Epic/ClevelandIntl. PE 34974 34 G 84 78 FRENCH KISS BOB WELCH/Capitol ST 11663 44 G 85 91 MACHO MAN VILLAGE PEOPLE/Casablanca NBLP 7096 9 G 28 27 IT'S A HEARTACHE BONNIE TYLER/RCA AFL1 2821 10 G EXCITABLE BOY WARREN ZEVON/Asylum 6E 118 24 G 29 25 FM (ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK)/MCA 2 12000 14 X 86 72 4 G 87 71. . . AND THEN THERE WERE THREEGENESIS/Atlantic SD 30 34 NATALIE . . . LIVE! NATALIE COLE/Capitol SKBL 11709 19173 17 G 31 26 SHOWDOWN ISLEY BROS./T-Neck JZ 34930 (CBS) 16 G 88 101 THE MICHAEL JOHNSON ALBUM/EMI-America SW 17002 1 G 32 29 CENTRAL HEATING HEATWAVE/Epic JE 35260 16 G 89 81 FANTASY LOVE AFFAIR PETER BROWN/Drive 104 (TK) 30 G 33 33 THE ALBUM ABBA/Atlantic SD 19164 25 G 90 94 BETTY WRIGHT LIVE/Alston 4408 (TK) 2 G 34 38 EVEN NOW BARRY MANILOW/Arista AB 4164 24 G 91 105THE CARS/Elektra 6E 135 1 F 35 37 MISFITS THE KINKS/Arista AB 4167 10 G 92 95HEADLIGHTS WHISPERS/Soler BXL1 2774 (RCA) 11 G 38 41 COME GET IT RICK JAMES STONE CITY BAND/Gordy G7 93 74 SON OF A SON OF A SAILOR JIMMY BUFFETT/ABC AA 981R1 (Motown) 7 G 1046 18 G 37 36AJA STEELY DAN/ABC AA 1006 44 G 94 85 CASINO AL DiMEOLA/Columbia JC 35277 14 G 7 F 38 32 SLOWHAND ERIC CLAPTON/RSO RS 1 3030 37 G 95 86 SPYRO GYRA/Amherst AMH 11014 ALL 'N ALL EARTH, WIND & FIRE/Columbia JC 34905 36 G 39 44 A TASTE OF HONEY/Capitol ST 11754 8 G 96 83 97 89 HERMIT OF MINK HOLLOW TODD RUNDGREN/Bearsville IMAGES THE CRUSADERS/ABC AA 6030 4 G El 46 BRK 6091 (WB) 12 G SP 4714 1 G - SLAM!! BROTHERS JOHNSON/A&M 98 98 MY RADIO SURE SOUNDS GOOD TO ME LARRY GRAHAM 42 45 MARIPOSA DE ORO DAVE MASON/Columbia JC 35285 7 G AND GRAHAM CENTRAL STATION/Warner Bros. BSK 3175 8 G 43 47VAN HALEN/Warner Bros. BSK 3075 22 G 99 90LET'S GET SMALL STEVE MARTIN/Warner Bros. BSK 3090 45 G 36 G 44 30 EARTH JEFFERSON STARSHIP/Grunt BXL1 2515 (RCA) 21 G 100 96BORN LATE SHAUN CASSIDY/Warner/Curb BSK 3126

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com 151.200 ALBUM CHART 151 STEPPIN' OUT HIGH INERGY/Gordy 177 HAPPY TO BE WITH YOU JEAN tai G7 9 8 2R1 (Motown) CARN/Phila. Intl. JZ 34986 152 SEE FOREVER EYES PRISM/Ariola SW (CBS) 50034 178 ALL NIGHT LONG SAMMY HAGAR/ 153 DANCE ACROSS THE FLOOR Capitol SMAS 11812 THE ALBUM CHART JIMMY "BO" HORNE/ 179 YOUNG BLOOD (ORIGINAL Sunshine Sound 7801 (TK) SOUNDTRACK) WAR/United 154 ATLANTIC STARR A&M SP 4711 Artists UA LA 940 H 15 155 LIVE FROM PARIS STOMU 180 GOT A FEELING PATRICK JUVET/ YAMASHTA'S GO/Island Casablanca NBLP 7101 ISLD 10 (WB) 181 THICK AS THIEVES TROOPER/MCA 156 STEP II SYLVESTER/Fantasy F 9556 2 377 AUGUST 5, 1978 157 MAGIC IN YOUR EYES EARL KLUGH/ 182 STONEBOLT/Parachute RRLP 9006 United Artists UA LA 877 H (Casablanca) AUG.JULY 183 FOREVER YOURS THE SYLVERS/ 5 29 158 LOVE ISLAND DEODATO/ Warner Bros. BSK 3132 Casablanca NBLP 7103 101 92 ROCKY HORROR SHOW (ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK)/ 159 THE CAPTAIN'S JOURNEY LEE 184 MONTREUX SUMMIT VOL. II RITENOUR/Elektra 6E 136 VARIOUS ARTISTS/Columbia JG Ode OSY 21653 (Jem) 160 3 POUSETTE-DART BAND/ 35090 102 102 CONTRARY TO ORDINARY JERRY JEFF WALKER/MCA 3041 Capitol SW 1 178 1 185 SET THE WORLD ON FIRE LIAR/ 161 WHITE MANSIONS Bearsville BRK 6982 (WB) 103 97 PEABO PEABO BRYSON/Capitol ST 11729 VARIOUS ARTISTS/A&M SP 6004 186 PAT METHENY GROUP/ECM 11 114 162 MEMPHIS HORNS BAND II (WB) 104114 TOBY BEAU/RCA AFL1 2771 RCA APL1 2643 187 DREAM OF A CHILD BURTON 163 ONLY ONE LOVE IN MY LIFE CUMMINGS/Portrait JR 35481 105 109 SWEET THUNDER/Fantasy-WMOT 9547 RONNIE MILSAP/RCA AFL1 2780 188 DOWN IN THE BUNKER STEVE 164 THE GARDEN OF LOVE DON RAY/ GIBBONS BAND/Polydor PD 1 106 99 ROCKET FUEL ALVIN LEE/RSO RS 1 3033 Polydor PD 16 150 6154 107 100 BLUE LIGHTS IN THE BASEMENT ROBERTA FLACK/ 165 DAVID JOHANSEN/Blue Sky 189 LARRY CARLTON/Warner Bros. JZ 349 26 (CBS) BSK 3221 Atlantic SD 19149 166 WHITE, HOT & BLUE 190 MORE SONGS ABOUT BUILDINGS 108 93 DO WHAT YOU WANNA DO DRAMATICS/ABC AA 1072 JOHNNY WINTER/Blue Sky JZ AND FOOD TALKING HEADS/Sire 35475 (CBS) SRK 6058 (WB) 109 107 GET TO THE FEELING PLEASURE/Fantasy F 9550 167 SUMMERTIME GROOVE 191 THE DIRT BAND/United Artists BOHANNON/Mercury UA LA 854 H 110 108 THE GRAND ILLUSION STYX/A&M SP 4637 SRM 13728 192 ROOM SERVICE OAK RIDGE BOYS/ 111 104 FLOWING RIVERS ANDY GIBB/RSO 13019 168 THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY (ORIGINAL ABC AY 1065 SOUNDTRACK)/Epic JE 35412 193 SUPER BLUE FREDDIE HUBBARD/ 112 110 10 YEARS OF GOLD KENNY ROGERS/United Artists UA LA 835 H 169 WISE AFTER THE EVENT ANTHONY Columbia JC 35386 PHILLIPS/Passport PB 9828 (Arista) 194 FAITH, HOPE & CHARITY/ 113 111 WAYLON & WILLIE WAYLON JENNINGS & WILLIE NELSON/ 170 GOLDEN GREATS BUDDY HOLLY/ 20th Century Fox T 560 RCA AFL1 2686 MCA 3040 195 GLIDER12AuRAcLE/chrysalis CHR 171 MY SONG KEITH JARRETT/ 1113 125 SPARK OF LOVE LENNY WILLIAMS/ABC AA 1073 ECM 1 111 5 (WB) 196 ZARAGON4716 JOHN MILES/Arista AB 172 OUT OF THE BLUE ELO/Jet KZ2 126 LOVE OR SOMETHING LIKE IT KENNY ROGERS/ 3 5 467 (CBS) 197 LIGHTS FROM THE VALLEY United Artists UA LA 903 H 173 KISS THE WORLD GOODBYE CHILLIWACK/Mushroom MRS 501 1 MTUME/Epic JE 3 5 2 5 5 198 VILLAGE PEOPLE/Casablanca 116 106 HEAVY HORSES JETHRO TULL/Chrysalis CHR1 175 174 ALIVEMUTHERFORYA VARIOUS NBLP 7064 ARTISTS /Columbia JC 35349 199 EYES OF LAURA MARS (ORIGINAL 127 TROPICA GATO BARBIERI/A&M SP 4710 175 COLLISION COURSE ASELEEP AT THE SOUNDTRACK)/VARIOUS 118 112 LIVING ROOM SUITE HARRY CHAPIN/Elektra 6E 142 WHEEL/Capitol SW 11726 ARTISTS/Columbia JS 35487 176 DEADEYE DICK C.J. & CO./ 200 THE ESSENTIAL JIMI HENDRIX/ 119 122 FREESTYLE BOBBI HUMPHREY/Epic JE 35338 Westbound WT 6104 (AtI) Warner Bros. 2RS 2 245 120 123 POWER IN THE DARKNESS TOM ROBINSON BAND/ Harvest STB 11778 (Capitol) ALBUM CROSS REFERENCE 131 NOT SHY WALTER EGAN/Columbia JC 35077 ABBA 33 JOHN McLAUGHLIN 144 AC/DC 138 CHUCK MANGIONE 122 128 CABIN FEVER MICHAEL STANLEY BAND/Arista AB 4182 11 ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION 58 BARRY MANILOW 34 THE BAND 123 116TASTY PATTI LaBELLE/Epic JE 35335 67 BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS 146 GATO BARBIERI 117 MARSHALL TUCKER BAND 66 BEE GEES 147 STEVE MARTIN 99 124 124 BRUISED ORANGE JOHN PRINE/Asylum 6E 139 GEORGE BENSON 50 DAVE MASON 42 PETER BROWN 89 MASS PRODUCTION 141 125 113 ALMIGHTY FIRE ARETHA FRANKLIN/Atlantic SD 19161 JACKSON BROWNE 22 JOHNNY MATHIS 62 PEABO BRYSON 103 JOHNNY MATHIS AND DENIECE 146GET OFF FOXY/Dash 3005 (TK) JIMMY BUFFETT 93 WILLIAMS 54 CALIFORNIA JAM 129 MEATLOAF 27 127 132 LOUISIANA'S LE ROUX/Capitol SW 11734 CARS 91 RANDY MEISNER 130 SHAUN CASSIDY 69, 100 EDDIE MONEY 57 HARRY CHAPIN 118 MOODY BLUES 13 ED 138 DREAM WORLD CROWN HEIGHTS AFFAIR/De-Lite DSR 9506 CHEAP TRICK 51 WILLIE NELSON 77 ERIC CLAPTON 38 O'JAYS 21 (Mercury) STANLEY CLARKE 59 JANE OLIVOR 132 LINDA CLIFFORD 52 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK: EC1 139CALIFORNIA JAM 2 VARIOUS ARTISTS/Columbia PC 35389 NATALIE COLE 30 FM 29 COMMODORES 3 GREASE 1 130 137 RANDY MEISNER/Asylum 6E 140 CON FUNK SHUN 55 ROCKY HORROR SHOW 101 NORMON CONNORS 74 SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER 6 131 135 THREE'S A CROWD TARNEY/SPENCER BAND/A&M SP 4710 RITA COOLIDGE 53 SGT. PEPPERS LONELY HEARTS CROWN HEIGHTS AFFAIR 128 CLUB BAND 24 132 134 STAY THE NIGHT JANE OLIVOR/Columbia JC 35437 PABLO CRUISE 10 STAR WARS 148 CRUSADERS 40 THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY 18 AL DiMEOLA 94 ROBERT PALMER 76 133 136ARABESQUE JOHN KLEMMER/ABC AA 1068 DRAMATICS 108 ALAN PARSONS PROJECT 19 GEORGE DUKE 68 TEDDY PENDERGRASS 12 - AMERICANA LEON RUSSELL/Paradise PAK 3142 (WB) BOB DYLAN 14 TOM PETTY 49 EARTH, WIND & FIRE 96 PLEASURE 109 WALTER EGAN 121 JOHN PRINE 124 EED - ULYSSES THE GREEK SUITE/20th Century Fox 2T 1101 FATBACK BAND 149 GERRY RAFFERTY 8 ROBERTA FLACK 107 REO SPEEDWAGON 65 136 140 WHEN I DREAM CRYSTAL GAYLE/United Artists UA LA 858 H FLEETWOOD MAC 64 KENNY ROGERS 112, 115 FOGHAT 56 ROLLING STONES 2 137 144 SNAIL/Cream CR 1009 FOREIGNER 4 TOM ROBINSON BAND 120 FOXY 126 TODD RUNDGREN 97 138 141 POWERAGE AC/DC/Atlantic SD 19180 ARETHA FRANKLIN 125 LEON RUSSELL 134 PETER GABRIEL 73 BOB SEGER 7 A TOUCH ON THE RAINY SIDE JESSE WINCHESTER/ CRYSTAL GAYLE 136 CARLY SIMON 23 CEO GENESIS 87 PATTI SMITH 63 Bearsville BRK 6984 (WB) ANDY GIBE 5, Ill SNAIL 137 GRAHAM CENTRAL STATION 98 BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN 15 140 118 DAVID GILMOUR 45 SPYRO GYRA 95 LEVEL HEADED SWEET/Capitol SKAO 11744 HERBIE HANCOCK 83 MICHAEL STANLEY BAND 122 HEART 48 STEELY DAN 37 141 143 THREE MILES HIGH MASS PRODUCTION/Cotillion SD 5205 (Atl) HEATWAVE 32 ROD STEWART 78 MICHAEL HENDERSON 71 THE STORY OF STAR WARS 150 142 147 WAR OF THE WORLDS VARIOUS ARTISTS/Columbia JC 35290 BOBBI HUMPHREY 119 BARBRA STREISAND 16 ISLEY BROS. 31 STYX 110 143 145 MIDNIGHT BELIEVER B.B. KING/ABC AA 1061 MILLIE JACKSON 60 SUN 82 RICK JAMES STONE CITY BAND 36 SWEET 140 144 129 WAYLON JENNINGS & WILLIE NELSON 113 SWEET THUNDER 105 ELECTRIC GUITARIST JOHN McLAUGHLIN/Columbia JC 35326 JEFFERSON STARSHIP 44 TARNEY/SPENCER 131 JETHRO TULL 116 TASTE OF HONEY 39 145 149 FAME GRACE JONES/Island ILPS 92525 (WB) BILLY JOEL 17 THIN LIZZY 75 THE BROTHERS JOHNSON 41 TOBY BEAU 104 146 115 KAYA BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS/Island ILPS 9517 (WB) MICHAEL JOHNSON 88 BONNIE TYLER 28 GRACE JONES 145 ULYSSES GREEK SUITE 135 147 133 HERE AT LAST-BEE GEES LIVE/RSO RS 2 3901 QUINCY JONES 20 U.K. 80 JOURNEY 81 UFO 79 148 148 STAR WARS (ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK)/20th Century Fox T 541 KANSAS 47 VAN HALEN 43 B. B. KING 143 VILLAGE PEOPLE 85 EVELYN CHAMPAGNE KING 70 JERRY JEFF WALKER 102 149 - FIRED UP 'N' KICKIN' FATBACK BAND/Spring 1 6718 (Polydor) KINKS 35 JOE WALSH 9 KISS 72 BOB WELCH 84 150 142 THE STORY OF STAR WARS (FROM THE ORIGINAL. JOHN KLEMMER 1,3 WHISPERS 92 PATTI LaBELLE 123 LENNY WILLIAMS 114 SOUNDTRACK)/20th Century Fox T 550 ALVIN LEE 1.0 JESSE WINCHESTER 139 LITTLE RIVER BAND 61 WINGS 25 KENNY LOGGINS 46 WAR OF THE WORLDS 142 LOUISIANA'S LE ROUX 127 BETTY WRIGHT 90 52 RECORD WORLD AUGUST 5, 1978 LTD 26 WARREN ZEVON 86

AmericanRadioHistory.Com Martinovich Outlines Merck StrategyWho In The World: (Continued from page 31) visual presentationsserved as point -of -purchase material at CBS partofMartinovich'saddress. Moody Blues Are Back, Stronger Than Ever Records. Martinovich further in- Thefirst was originally shown The Moody Blues have always earned nine gold albums, as well dicated that CBS would be intro- at this year's NARM convention,been one ofthepop's major as a host of other awards. ducing several new concepts in and it focused on media mix: The "Pantheon" groups. And time has The first of the solo projects, the near future, which would be interactionofprint,radio andnot diminished their power to Hayward and Lodge's "Blue Jays," consistent with the sense of in- television. The presentation was pleaserecordbuyers, astheir debuted at Carnegie Hall in 1975. novation that characterizes CBS prepared by the NARM advertis- reunion album (after five years Following shortly thereafter were merchandising. ing committee, which was apart) proves by its strong chart Thomas' "From Mighty Oaks" and "Most improvementsinour chaired by Don Dempsey, who showing. With a fall tour planned, "Hopes, Wishes and Dreams;" point -of -purchase display materi- isnow seniorvicepresident, it looks like the Moodies are back Edge's"KickOff Your Muddy al are a result of input from the general manager, E/P/A. -and stronger than ever. Boots" and "Paradise Ballroom"; field," he declaired. "(And) be- The second presentation was The Moody Blues began their Hayward's "Songwriter"; Lodge's cause impulse buying still an A/V short, highlighting per-chart dominance over a decade "Natural Avenue" andPinder's constitutes about 35 percent (offormance footage that has been ago with "Days Of Future "The Promise". Though these rec- recordandtapessold),mer- produced by CBS Records for usePassed," an album that created a ords retained some flavor of the chandisingisthe responsibility in its trend -setting in-store new category of rock and roll, Moody Blues, each one explored shared by allof us.Regardless video cassette program. Artists in classical/rock. The blending ofother musical forms. of title or job description, we are the montage include Meatloaf,rock and traditional symphonic So when the five musicians re- all merchandisers." The O'Jays, Earth Wind & Fire,instrumentation opened new vis- grouped last September to record Two self-contained audio/ and Eddie Money. tas in popular music. Groups like "Octave", their first studio effort Yes, Genesis and Renaissance fol- in five years, they brought with lowed the Moodies' lead, while them fresh ideas and influences. Each member of the band contrib- TheCoast (Continued from page 28) other bands, like the Eagles, the Bee Gees and Procol Harum have uted at least one of the Ip's ten to more portentous sights-the kind Jung might have developed a utilized orchestras for recording compositions. The disc,asthe couple of hundred pages around. We're still trying to explain all those and live performances. band's long-time producer Tony villainous bunnies to less sophisticated industry watchers. Seven studio recordings alongClarke put it, "is an incorporation Less inside inits slant, but even better, was a pilot episode of with "Caught Live + 5" and "Thisof the new ideas and the tradi- "WKRP in Cincinnati," a new tube series that manages to get away Is The Moody Blues," solo Ips by tionallushmusicthatis the Moody Blues' trademark." with rock'n'roll by being neither too hip nor too serious. It's interest- Justin Hayward, John Lodge, ing to note that the very premise that sunk "FM"-an inside look atGraeme Edge, Ray Thomas and "Octave' was released with a radio and its hold over listeners-works well, at least in the sequenceMichael Pinder, have reportedly simultaneousradiolaunchon we saw. The difference may be that where that big screen tome spent accounted for sales of over 27 over 500 radio stations June 10, most of its time proving how hip its vantage point was, "WKRP" ismillion. 1978. Now with the Ip's first sin- anything but contemporary: most of the humor derived from the gle, "Steppin' In A Slide Zone," By the time the Moodies dis- beginning its bulleted chart climb, efforts of the good-humored new p.d., an avowed rocker, to persuadebanded in 1973 to pursue indi- or delude the station manager to stop playing Muzak so he can broad- the Moody Blues have brought vidualprojects,the band hadtheir inimitable brand of music en his ad base beyond the retirement homes and mortuaries thattoured nearly every country in the appear to be the only clients. back to the mainstream of rock world (including trips behind the and roll. The centerpiece, though, and the one moment of true screwball Iron Curtain to Czechoslovakia). finesse, was reserved for Howard Hesseman as a burned out jock so The Moodies were also the first bored by the old format that he sleeps soundly between station I. D.'s, rock band tosellout Madison CBS Gold, Platinum ads and records. After playing a new cover of "You're Having MySquare Garden, a feat they ac- (Continued from page 31) Baby" by what sounds like the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, the bleary complished twice. They also and gold for their single, "Use jock is told to rock out, and the Jekyll -to Hyde rock'n' roll possession Ta Be My Girl." PIR artist Lou that follows is priceless Rawls also earned a gold record ERRATA: Our A&M convention coverage contained a couple of CBS Taps Busby forhisalbum "When You've titular inaccuracies last week. To set the record straight: Clare Baren a NEW YORK-LeBaron Taylor, Heard Lou You've Heard It All." T - is director of audio/visual production; Jordan Harrisis director of vicepresidentofblack music Neck recording group The Isley product management; and Chuck Case!lisdirector of advertising marketing, CBS Records, has Brothers went gold and platinum communication/editorial director. announced the appointment offortheir "Showdown" Ip. And MISCELLANY: 65,000 people are expected to hear the Eagles atJheryl Busby to the position of Kirshner group Kansas received Minneapolis' Metropolitan Stadium August 1;if they all show up, regional promotion marketing gold certification for its "Dust In the band will set a new attendance record for that state, eclipsing the manager, west coast, black music The Wind" single. likes of the Beatles and the Beach Boys. The same is expected when marketing. they play Kansas City, and they've already broken Fleetwood Mac's In this capacity, Busby will be Multi -Media Shows record in Calgary, Alberta .. . (Quite the turnout etc. etc.) Quite theresponsible for coordinating pro- (Continued from page 31) turnout for Teddy Pendergrass' recent Roxy dates: Bruce Jenner, Rich- motion, sales and merchandisingords were: Arnold Levine, vice ard Roundtree, Jim Brown, Leif Garrett, Donald Byrd, Smokey Robin- activitiesthroughoutthewest president, advertising creative son, Robbie Robertson, even erstwhile associate Harold Melvin; and coast region to achieve maximum services,CBS Records; Nancy although the stars may not have sprung for their own tickets, thesales. He will also work with the Steiger, director, radio and tele- venue was charging $10 a shot, their highest prices ever . . . Nicky RVP, branch managers, LPMs and vision production, CBS Records; Hopkins joined the Rolling Stones at both Anaheim concerts last national headquarters to organizeTed Bernstein, art director, spe- weekend ... At the Oakland Stompers -California Surf game last weekand supervise artist development cial projects, CBS Records; Janice (we're talking soccer here, not tiddleywinks or pocket pool), the half-activities within the region andScott, producer; Bill Smith, pro- time feature was a game between the "Centerfold Girls" (formerly the maintainexternalrelationships ducer;Yvonne May, producer, Penthouse Pets, we're told) and the "Hollywood Squares," a bunch ofwithprogramdirectors,music film and video tape department; celebs like Ike Turner, Mark Hamill, Barbi Benton and the casts ofdirectors, discjockeys, retail Rhonda Ralston, producer, film "CPO Sharkey" and "Quark." Lee Oskar was the Squares' honorary clerks,buyers, one -stop opera- and video tape department. The coach ... Cheech and Chong's new film "Up in Smoke" will feature tors, CBS artists and managers,scripts were written by Columbia War's "Low Rider" in the soundtrack . .. Marcus Joseph has finished localclubowners,promoters, and Epic/Portrait/Associated La- his first Ip for Big Tree, Parker McGee producing . . . The GregKihn reviewers, trade and tip publica- bel product managers along with Band's "Next of Kihn," is now available domestically, via Beserkley'stion, editors and publishers. Patricia Kennely, assistant to the pact with Janus ... Donna Summer has been recording at Rusk Sound Busby joins CBS Records after director of copywriting, CBS Rec- Studios in Hollywood, Giorgio Moroder producing .. . Congrats to servingasregional promotion ords, David Reitman, senior Stan Harris of Far Out Prods. and Carol Stone (radio and TV commer-marketing manager, west coast,copywriter and copywriter Rick cial producer) on the birth of daughter Jonnelle Gina July 14. Atlantic Records. Lyon.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com UL TRUTH Champagne & Funk By DEDE DABNEY NEW YORK: Personal Pick: "Sky High" - Mass Production (Cotillion). The best way to describe this record is FUNKY. Pounding bass, blaring horns and screaming falsettos, characterize this premiere single from the group's new album. The theme is escapism, and we all want to do that on occasion, but the music is very much down to earth. Due to the large influx of funk, this may be a sleeper; watch it. DITTIES TO WATCH: "Lust" Rinder & Lewis (AVI); "Honey I'm Rich" Raydio (Arista); "You Were Meant For Me" Donny Hathaway (Atco). Seawind, the jazz/fusion group from Hawaii, has RCA Records artist Evelyn "Champagne" King dropped in on the famed Parliament/ just signed with A&M's Horizon label. Barry White Funkadelic crew after their recent performance in Hampton, Virginia. Ms. King was in and Love Unlimited plus Marilyn McCoo & Billy town to promote her "Smooth Talk" album, and her "Shame" singleinit.Non- Funkadelics shown here are (standing, second from left) Patrick Spencer, RCA's regional Davis have signed with Columbia. r&b promotion manager; "Champagne" (center);Leonard Ware, program director, Everett Smith has been named national promotion WOWI-FM, Norfolk (standing, second from right); and Gwen Franklin, Casablanca manager for Cotillion. Smith will oversee the promotion manager (standing, extreme right). planning and execution of all promotional activi- ties for all r&b product released by the Cotillion CBS Promotes Hancock Friedman To Casablanca division of Atlantic. Smith will report directly NEW YORK - LeBaron Taylor, LOS ANGELES-Kenn Friedman to Henry Allen, president of Cotillion. vicepresidentofblackmusic has been appointed Casablanca's Chrysalis makes its debut in the r&b field with marketing, CBS Records, has national director of disco promo- tion, according to vice president a record by Len Boone titled "Love Won't Be announced the appointment of Ceasar Hancock to the position ofspecialprojectsMarcPaul Denied." Boone is best remembered for the hit he of regional promotion marketing Simon. penned for the Bay City Rollers, "You Made Me manager, southwest, black music Believe In Magic." marketing. The Nobles have signed an exclusive recording In this capacity, Hancock will contract with Polydor. be responsible for coordinating promotion, sales and merchan- WAX TO WATCH disingactivities throughout the Albums (R&B/Disco): EON (Ariola), "The Force," southwest region to achieve "Moments Like These;" Atlantic Starr (A&M) -- maximum sales. He will also work "Being in Love With You is So Much Fun;" Musique with the RVP, branch managers, (Prelude) "Keep On Jumpin'," "Summer Love;" LPMs and national headquarters "Dance," "You Make Me Feel to organize and supervise artist Sylvester (Fantasy) development activities within the (Mighty Real) ;" Randy Brown (Casablanca) -"Do It regionand maintainexternal Kenn Friedman Baby." relationships with program direc- Friedman comes to Casablanca Jazz/Fusion: Gato Barbieri, "Tropico" (A&M) -- tors, music directors, disc jockeys, from Salsoul Records, where he Poinciana," "Evil Eyes;" Gary Bartz, "Love Affair" retailclerks,buyers,one -stop served as special consultant and (Capitol) -- "Shake Your Body," "Penelope;" Larry operators, CBS artists and man- national director of disco promo- Carlton, "Larry Carlton" (Warner Bros.) -- "Room agers,localclub owners, pro- tion for the label.Prior to his moters, reviewers, trade and tip tenurethere,Friedman wasa 335," "Rio Samba." publications,editorsandpub- partner in Provocative Promotions Singles: Special Delivery (Shield [TK]) "Get lishers. and a vice president of the EWW Up Express Yourself; Patti Hendrix (Hilltak Hancock joined CBS Records public relations firm. [Atlantic]) "Lighting A Fire;" Rose Royce in 1976 as local promotion man- In his new post, Friedman will (Whitfield [Warner Bros.]) "I'm In Love;" Phil ager in Houston, Texas. Prior to develop and direct disco promo- Hurtt (Fantasy) -- "Giving It Back;" Tony Orlando that, he was a regional promotion tion campaigns from Casablanca's (E/A) -"Don't Let Go." marketing manager with Buddah new Manhattan headquarters at (Continued on page 74) Records. 137 West 55th Street. MB PICKS OF THE WEEK ILI BRAINSTORM, "EVERY TIME ISEE YOU Ie4 FUNKADELIC, "ONE NATION UNDER A WAR, "YOUNGBLOOD." This wiz GO WILD" (Jobete Music Co. GROOVE" (Malbiz Music Inc., original soundtrack from the mo- Inc./Stone Agate Music Div., BMI). Thisisit. George Clin-m tion picture "Youngblood" is the Tabu ASCAP).This Detroitbased ton's most commercial record-' best effort by War in many years. group may have finallyhit everunderthe Funkadelic The movie proved to be more paydirt with this Stevie Won- banner. Everything is right for thaninspirationalfora group der original. The soulfulin- this one: the groove is there and that resorted to electronic diver- terpretationgiventhis up - a host of funky rhythms are sionsintheir recent recordings. tempo tune can only act as a guaranteed to make a snake The feel here is real, and that is plusinsecuringthisgroup jump. "Good God, Get On War atitsbest.In addition to therecognitionthatitde- The Good Foot" and "Feet "Youngblood (Living in the serves. Belita Wood's dynamic Don't Fail Me Now" are just Streets),"the monster that will vocalsrivalStevie'sforgrit a sample of the lyrics in this shake everyone up is "Keep On and intensity. A must! Tabu wonderful "Funk" tune. War- Doin'."United Artists LA904-H. ZS8-5505 (CBS). ner Bros. WBS 8618.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Two New Artists onBrunswick TOMMY ,SANDS with his debut album

MICHAEL WATSON and his latest L.P. "Silent Sunset" BL 754217

BRUNSWICK DAKAR

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TITLE, ARTIST, Lobel, Nensker, (Dishibelimp Li .I) AUG. JULY WKS. ON En 46YOUNGBLOOD (LIVIN' IN THE STREETS) WAR/United S 29 CHART Artists 1213 5 4 BOOGIE, OOGIE 40 17TAKE ME TO THE NEXT PHASE (PT. I) ISLEY BROS./T-Neck OOGIE 8 2272 (CBS) 19 A TASTE OF HONEY 41 30 AUTOMATIC LOVER SYLVIA/Vibration 576 (All Platinum) 9 Capitol 4565 in 49DANCE (DISCO HEAT) SYLVESTER/Fantasy 827 4 43 44 THE SPANK JAMES BROWN/Polydor 14487 7 50 CASTLES OF SAND JERMAINE JACKSON/Motown 1441 13 3 YOU AND IRICK JAMES STONE CITY BAND/Gordy 7156 4 (Motown) 11 53 SATURDAY NORMA JEAN/Bearsville 0326 (WB) 3

3 1 CLOSE THE DOOR TEDDY PENDERGRASS/Phila. Intl. 8 3648 52 STELLAR FUNGK SLAVE/Cotillion 44238 (At!) 3 (CBS) 10 56 1:101 WHAT YOU WAITIN' FOR STARGARD/MCA 40932 2 5 THREE TIMES A LADY COMMODORES/Motown 1443 7 48 51 WORDS DON'T SAY ENOUGH 7TH WONDER/Parachute 5 2 STUFF LIKE THAT QUINCY JONES/A&M 2043 12 510 (Casablanca) 6 6 6 SHAME EVELYN "CHAMPAGNE" KING/RCA 11122 17 62 SMILE EMOTIONS/Columbia 3 10791 2 7 7 LAST DANCE DONNA SUMMER/Casablanca 926 12 50 57 SUPER WOMAN DELLS/ABC 12386 00 15 GET OFF FOXY/Dash 5046 (TK) 6 Ira 59SUN IS HERE SUN/Capitol 4587 6 9 8 USE TA BE MY GIRL THE O'JAYS/Phila. Intl. 8 3642 (CBS) 18 52 31 GET TO ME LUTHER INGRAM/Koko 731 10 10 10 ANNIE MAE NATALIE COLE/Capitol 4572 13 IZEI 63SOFT AND WET PRINCE/Warner Bros. 8619 2 11 9 RUNAWAY LOVE LINDA CLIFFORD/Curtom 0133 (WB) 14 60MORE THAN JUST A JOY ARETHA FRANKLIN/Atlantic 3495 3 12 12 SHADOW DANCING ANDY GIBB/RSO 893 13 55 37GOOD, BAD AND FUNKY SHOTGUN/ABC 12363 10 13 13 FEEL THE FIRE PEABO BRYSON/Capitol 4573 12 1E3 64 I DIDN'T TAKE YOUR MAN ANN PEEBLES/Hi 78518 (Cream) 2 14 14 IF YOU'RE READY (HERE IT COMES) ENCHANTMENT/ 57 54 DO IT WITH FEELING MICHAEL ZAGER & THE MOON BAND Roadshow 1212 (UA) 7 FEATURING PEABO BRYSON/Bang 737 7 15 16 DON'T PITY ME FAITH, HOPE & CHARITY/20th Century Fox 065 OUR LOVE WILL SURVIVE MEMPHIS HORNS/RCA 11309 2 2370 8 59 34(LET'S GO) ALL THE WAY WHISPERS/Solar 11246 (RCA) 16 19 I LIKE GIRLS FATBACK BAND/Spring 181 (Polydor) 8 60 66 BLUE LOVE RUFUS FEATURING CHAKA KHAN/ABC 12390 2 mg 22SHAKE AND DANCE WITH ME CON FUNK SHUN/Mercury 74008 6 18 20VICTIM CANDI STATON/Warner Bros. 8582 7 CHARTMAKER OF THE WEEK ID 23TAKE ME I'M YOURS MICHAEL HENDERSON/Buddah 597 1811 - FUNK-O-NOTS (Arista) 7 OHIO PLAYERS 20 27 HOLDING ON (WHEN LOVE IS GONE) LTD/A&M 2057 5 Mercury 74014 El 29 TO BY JOHNNY MATHIS DENIECE WILLIAMS/Columbia 3 10722 5 m - READY OR NOT DEBORAH WASHINGTON/Ariola 7707 1 22 11 THE GROOVE LINE HEATWAVE/Epic 8 50524 18 23 21 LOVE TO SEE YOU SMILE BOBBY BLAND/ABC 12360 11 - I DON'T KNOW WHAT I'D DO SWEET CREAM/Shadybrook 24 26 BABY, I NEED YOUR LOVE SWEET THUNDER/Fantasy- 1044 12 WMOT 826 8 64 70 HOT STUFF WAYNE HENDERSON/Polydor 14485 2 28 NEVER MADE A MOVE TOO SOON B.B. KING/ABC 12380 7 65 67 I THOUGHT IT WAS YOU HERBIE HANCOCK/Columbia 3 41 GOT TO GET YOU INTO MY LIFE EARTH, WIND & FIRE/ 10781 3

Columbia 3 10796 2 - YOU GOT ME RUNNING LENNY WILLIAMS/ABC 12387 1 9 27 25 STOP YOUR WEEPING DRAMATICS/ABC 12372 - BRANDY O'JAYS/Phila. Intl. 3652 (CBS) 11 28 24 YOU KNOW YOU WANNA BE LOVED KEITH BARROW/ (P. 68 I CAN'T MOVE NO MOUNTAIN SHIRLEY BROWN/Arista Columbia 3 10722 10 0344 3 IF YOU WANNA DO A DANCE SPINNERS/Atlantic 3493 4 Ea 33 69 61 TOO MUCH, TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE JOHNNY MATHIS & 30 32 GROOVE WITH YOU ISLEY BROS./T-Neck 8 2277 (CBS) 5 DENIECE WILLIAMS/Columbia 3 10693 23 im 35 YOU McCRARYS/Portrait 6 70014 6 70 42 DANCE ACROSS THE FLOOR JIMMY "BO" HORNE/SHS 32 18 DUKEY STICK (PART ONE) GEORGE DUKE/Epic 8 50531 17 1003 (TK) 20 39 FIRST IMPRESSIONS THE STYLISTICS/Mercury 74406 8 71 47ONE ON ONE PRINCE PHILLIP MITCHELL/Atlantic 3480 8 34 36THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY LOVE & KISSES/Casablanca 925 10 72 58 COME ON DANCE, DANCE SATURDAY NIGHT BAND/ EEI40THIS IS YOUR LIFE NORMAN CONNORS/Arista 0343 5 Prelude 71 10 7 36 38MY RADIO SURE SOUNDS GOOD TO ME LARRY GRAHAM 73 55 CAN'T GIVE UP A GOOD THING SOUL CHILDREN/Stax & GRAHAM CENTRAL STATION/Warner Bros. 8602 8 3206 (Fantasy) 9 45 LOVE BROUGHT ME BACK D.J. ROGERS/Columbia 3 10754 4 74 - WHISTLE BUMP EUMIR DEODATO/Warner Bros. 8606 1 43MISS YOU ROLLING STONES/Rolling Stones 19307 (At() 5 75 73HOME MADE JAM BOBBI HUMPHREY/Epic 8 50529 12

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com §.43)0THE R&B hoTHE JAZZ c2LPCHART EY w LP CHART tiPJAZZ VVORLD AUGUST 5, 1978 By ROBERT PALMER AUGUST 5, 1978 1. NATURAL HIGH I Red Garland, the Texas pianist who lent his unmistakable style to 1. SOUNDS ... AND STUFF LIKE THAT!! COMMODORES/Motown M7 902R1 the greatest of Miles Davis' quintets, is back after a long and appar- QUINCY JONES/A&M SP 4685 2.LIFE IS A SONG WORTH SINGING ently happy period of living and playing in Dallas. He has been doing 2. IMAGES TEDDY PENDERGRASS/Phila. Intl. JZ dates at various jazz clubs around the country and he has two warm THE CRUSADERS/ABC AA 6030 35095 (CBS) and altogether splendid new albums on Fantasy's Galaxy label'. "Red 3. FEELS SO GOOD 3. COME GET IT CHUCK MANGIONE/A&M SP 4658 RICK JAMES STONE CITY BAND/Gordy Alert" features a sextet, with Harold Land and Ira Sullivan on saxo- G7 981R1 (Motown) 4. SUNLIGHT phones, Nat Adderley on cornet, Ron Carter on bass, and Frank Butler HERBIE HANCOCK/Columbia JC 34907 4. TOGETHERNESS on drums, though the full group only plays on two of the six tracks, LTD/A&M SP 4705 5. ARABESQUE the others being devoted to various smaller permutations. "Crossings" JOHN KLEMMER/ABC AA 1068 5. SOUNDS ... AND STUFF LIKE THAT!! QUINCY JONES/A&M SP 4685 is billed as "an album without any sideman ... a trio with three lead- 6. WEEKEND IN L.A. ers or with none" by producer Orrin Keepnews, but Garland is the GEORGE BENSON/Warner Bros. 2WB 6. A TASTE OF HONEY 3139 Capitol ST 11754 dominant voice, even though his fellow musicians are bassist Carter 7. FREESTYLE 7. SMOOTH TALK and his teammate from the Davis quintet, drummer Philly Joe Jones. BOBBI HUMPHREY/Epic JE 35338 EVELYN "CHAMPAGNE" KING/RCA Speaking of Galaxy, the new label's second batch of releases also APL1 2466 8. DON'T LET GO includes "Fancy Free," an album by bassist Richard Davis that features GEORGE DUKE/Epic JE 35366 8. NATALIE ... LIVE! NATALIE COLE/Capitol SKBL 11709 Eddie and Joe Henderson on horns, Stanley Cowell on piano, and, 9. TROPICA GATO BARBIERI/A&M SP 4710 9. SO FULL OF LOVE in a fine straight -ahead performance away from his usual electronics, 0' JAYS/Phila. Intl. JZ 35355 (CBS) Billy Cobham on drums; "Something Borrowed, Something Blue" by 10. MODERN MAN STANLEY CLARKE/Nemperor JZ 35303 10. GET IT OUTCHA SYSTEM Tommy Flanagan, the consummate pianist, with Keter Betts and Jimmy MILLIE JACKSON/Spring SP 1 6719 Smith on bass and drums; and "Breathe Easy" by vibraphonist Cal (Polydor) 11. SUPER BLUE Tjader. FREDDIE HUBBARD/Columbia JC 35386 11. LOVESHINE CON FUNK SHUN/Mercury SRM 13725 Chiaroscuro's latest release certainly confirms that the company is 12. THIS IS YOUR LIFE NORMAN CONNORS/Arista AB 4177 12. GET OFF moving in a variety of jazz directions. Hamiet Bluiett, the baritone FOXY/Dash 30005 (TK) saxophonist, has an album of the same name that includes the most 13. CASINO 13. BETTY WRIGHT LIVE AL DiMEOLA/Columbia JC 35277 Alston 4408 (TK) beautiful music he has yet recorded, in a duo for his baritone and 14. RAINBOW SEEKER 14. THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR pianist Don Pullen. Abdullah Ibrahim, the South African pianist better JOE SAMPLE/ABC AA 1050 JOHNNY MATHIS & DENIECE WILLIAMS/Columbia JC 35435 known as Dollar Brand, has made one of his finest albums in "The 15. MAGIC IN YOUR EYES Journey," which features Bluiett, Don Cherry and Carlos Ward, among EARL KLUGH/United Artists UA LA 15. BLAM!! 877 H BROTHERS JOHNSON/A&M SP 4714 others. Trumpeter Max Kaminsky shines on "When Summer Is Gone," 16. IN THE NIGHT-TIME 16. HEART TO HEART with a nicely swinging rhythm section and no other horns. "Themes DAVID SANBORN/Warner Bros. BSK 3189 MICHAEL HENDERSON/Buddah BDS and Variations on 'A Child Is Born'" finds pianist Dick Hyman per- 5712 (Arista) 17. ALIVEMUTHERFORYA 17. THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY (ORIGINAL forming the Thad Jones composition in the styles of eleven other VARIOUS ARTISTS/Columbia JC 35349 SOUNDTRACK)/ pianists, from Scott Joplin to Cecil Taylor, and finally in his own style. Casablanca NBLP 7099 18. LOVE ISLAND It grew out of a concert -lecture program Hyman conceived on the DEODATO/Warner Bros. BSK 3132 18. MY RADIO SURE SOUNDS GOOD TO ME history of jazz piano. "McKenna" isa solo piano album by Dave 19. ELECTRIC GUITARIST LARRY GRAHAM & GRAHAM CENTRAL McKenna, and "John and Joe," which sounds likeit should feature JOHN McLAUGHLIN/Columbia JC 35326 STATION/Warner Bros. BSK 3175 someone with those names, is instead a pairing of saxophonists Kenny 20. THE CAPTAIN'S JOURNEY 19. CENTRAL HEATING LEE RITENOUR/Elektra 6E 136 HEATWAVE/Epic JE 35260 Davern and Flip Phillips. 21. LIVE AT THE BIJOU 20. IMAGES Keith Jarrett's "My Song," with his European quartet, may be the GROVER WASHINGTON, JR./Kudu KUX THE CRUSADERS/ABC AA 6030 first of the eight new ECM releases to draw critical praise, but watch 3637 (Motown) 21. SUNBURN SUN/Capitol ST 11723 out for "Pat Metheny Group," a real step forward for a very promising 22. SPYRO GYRA Amherst AMH 1014 22. IF MY FRIENDS COULD SEE ME NOW band. The other new ECM's in this first batch to be manufactured and LINDA CLIFFORD/Curtom 5021 (WB) 23. SAY IT WITH SILENCE distributed by Warner Brothers records are "Gateway 2," a second HUBERT LAWS/Columbia JC 35022 23. SHOWDOWN ISLEY BROS./T-Neck JZ 34930 (CBS) collection by the ECM power trio of guitarist John Abercrombie, bass- 24. MONTREUX SUMMIT VOL. II VARIOUS ARTISTS/Columbia JG 35090 24. SUMMERTIME GROOVE ist Dave Holland, and drummer/pianist Jack DeJohnette; Abercrom- BOHANNON/Mercury SRM 1 3728 25. IN THE NIGHT-TIME bie's "Characters," a solo guitar album with plenty of overdubbing; MICHAEL HENDERSON/Buddah BDS 25. THIS IS YOUR LIFE Holland's "Emerald Tears," a very strong and long overdue solo bass 5712 (Arista) NORMAN CONNORS/Arista AB 4177 album; "Silent Feet" by Eberhard Weber's group Colours; "Sol Do 26. PAT METHENY GROUP 26. HEADLIGHTS ECM 11114 (WB) THE WHISPERS/Solar BXL 12744 (RCA) Meio Dia" by the exceptional Brazilian guitarist and pianist Egberto 27. A LOVE AFFAIR 27. MACHO MAN Gismonti; and "Of Mist and Melting" by guitarist Bill Connors, front- GARY BARTZ/Capitol SW 11789 VILLAGE PEOPLE/Casablanca NBLP 7096 ing a strong quartet with saxophonist Jan Garbarek, bassist Gary Pea- 28. MY SONG 28. FIRED UP 'N' KICKIN' KEITH JARRETT/ECM 11115 (WB) FATBACK BAND/Spring 16718 (Polydor) cock, and drummer Jack DeJohnette. 29. BREEZIN' 29. SPARK OF LOVE Three members of the Art Ensemble of Chicago have new records GEORGE BENSON/Warner Bros. BSK LENNY WILLIAMS/ABC AA 1073 out. Saxophonist Joseph Jarman and percussionist Don Moye are a 3111 30. PEABO resourceful and satisfying duo on "Egwu-Anwu" ("Sun Song"), a two - 30. LIVE FROMPARIS PEABO BRYSON/Capitol ST 11729 STOMU YAMASHTA'S GO/Island SLD 31. YOUNG BLOOD (ORIGINAL record set on the India Navigation label that was recorded live at a 10 (WB) SOUNDTRACK)/ Woodstock concert. Roscoe Mitchell, the Art Ensemble's founder and 31. PHIL UPCHURCH WAR/United Artists VA LA 904 H chief theoretician, plays duets with Anthony Braxton on a new Sack- Marlin 2209 (TK) 32. DON'T LET GO 32. LARRY CARLTON GEORGE DUKE/Epic JE 35366 ville album, "Duets with Anthony Braxton." Other new Sackville re- Warner Bros. BSK 3221 33. TASTY leases feature Canadian musicians (the labelisbased in Toronto). 33. GATEWAY 2 PATTI LaBELLE/Epic JE 35335 They are drummer Pete Magadini's "Bones Blues," Ralph Sutton's JOAN ABERCROMBIE/ECM 11105 (WB) 34. BALTIMORE 34. HOUSE OF LOVE "Piano Solos," and Maury Coles' "Solo Saxophone Record." CANDI STATON/Warner Bros. BSK 3207 NINA SIMONE/CTI 7084 Muse has released six new albums: "First Visit" by guitarist Walt 35. PERCEPTIONS 35. STEP II CHARLES EARLAND/Mercury SRM 13720 SYLVESTER/Fantasy F 9556 Barr; "Double Exposure" by drummer Joe Chambers, who is featured 36. LOVELAND 36. STEPPIN OUT here on keyboards in a series of duets with the late Larry Young; LONNIE LISTON SMITH/Columbia JC HIGH INERGY/Gordy G7 982R1 35332 (Motown) "Stretchin' Out" by the vocalist Morgana King; the wonderfully titled 37. THE NEW BRUBECK QUARTET LIVE 37. SWEET THUNDER "Bar Wars" by saxophonist Willis Jackson; "Shippin' Out" by organ- Fantasy-WMOT 9547 AT MONTREUX ist "Groove" Holmes; and "Now" by saxophonist Eric Kloss, with fine DAVE BRUBECK/Tomato 7018 38. DREAM WORLD support from Mike Nock, Mike Richmond and Jimmy Madison. Drum- CROWN HEIGHTS AFFAIR/De-Lite DSR 38. THE X FACTOR 9506 (Mercury) mer Madison, by the way, has his own new album, "Bumps on a MICHAEL WHITE/Elektra 6E 138 39. FAME Smooth Surface," on Adelphi. The featured players include bassist 39. BOOGIE TO THE TOP GRACE JONES/Island ILPS 92525 (WB) Richmond, trumpeter Tom Harrell and pianist Harold Danko. IDRIS MUHAMMAD/Kudu 38 (CTI) 40. NORMA JEAN 40. SKY BLUE Bearsville BSK 6983 (WB) PASSPORT/Atlantic SD 19177

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com WKTU Goes Disco ARB Keeps KUPD in Phoenix Book (Contd. frompage 3) Twelve Oaks Pacts (Continued from page 15) spokesperson, the company survey period for the market be- With KBRT, WEAW WBLS, had resigned her position, backed away from its threatened gan. KUPD had for some time and was reported to be joining delisting of KUPD for four rea- been conducting telephone sur- THOUSAND OAKS, CAL.- Twelve Oaks Productions, syndi- sons: veys,identifyingitself as"Tri- Burkhart/Abrams in some capa- cator of two formats for radio The timingofcomplaints State Data," to determine listen- city. The status of Matt Clenott, a airplay, has about the KUPD contest didn't ing habits and musical tastes. signed contracts AORveteran with KBRT inLos Angeles and Burkhart/Abrams allow arbitron time to contact the Beginning in April, the names WEAW inChicago. KBRT,the from WYSP-FMinPhiladelphia station early enough in the surveyof people who had told the KUPD who had been WKTU's program surveyers they listened to the sta- first AM station in the L.A. basin period to stop the promotion; to air an all -music format beamed director, was unclear. tion were entered on three -by - KUPD cooperated fully with to the Christian community,is Arbitron'spost -surveyinvestiga- fivecards, and a drawing was held by the station. Those whose broadcasting a contemporary tion into the matter; pop/inspirational mix. FCC Seeks To Calm Arbitron hopes the publica-names were chosen won cash B'casters on Obscenity tion of the station's ratings in a prizes, and telephone interviews Pop Hits As Well separate section will be an effec-with the winners, explaining the (Continued from page 4) Though the bulk of the tunes tive warning in itself to other sta- contest, were broadcast by the are supplied by artists specializ- The words were used in pro- station. tions considering similar promo- ingincontemporary Arbitron charged that, because Christian grams aired at 5:30 p.m. and 11 tions or contests; music, a quarter of the tunes are p.m., and the FCC has said that of those broadcast interviews, an Arbitronhas never before hits from pop artists which also such words broadcast atthose Arbitron diary -keeper could easily had occasion to enforce its rating carry a positive message. times did not merit penalties. believe that he was infactre- distortion policy to this extent. Ferris said that officials at the porting to KUPD, and thatif he WEAW now airs "Message FCC "are far more dedicated to The Phoenix rating book, held reported that he listened to the One," a format consisting en- the FirstAmendmentpremise up for three weeks by the KUPD station he might be a winner. tirely of inspirational MOR con- that broadcasters should air con- case,willbemailedlatethis When Arbitron announcedit temporary tunes. troversial programming than we week, according to Arbitron. Rat- planned to delist KUPD from the Both formats are available for are worried about an occasional ing books for Jacksonville, Florida rating book because of the con- airing in regional markets across four-letter word." and Fresno,California,which test, the station sought and won the country and can be custom- have also been delayed by rating - a temporary injunction in Superior ized to fit the needs of a parti- Original Reprimand distortion cases involving WAPE- CourtinPhoenix blocking the cular station. (The original reprimand of New AM and KFRE-AM, will be mailed publication of the book untila York's Pacifica station, WBAI-FM, today (31). hearing onthecase could be stemmed from a 2 p.m. broadcast KUPD ranafoulofArbitron held. In the ruling that followed Singles Analysis of a George Carlin routine which through an"uncontest" which thehearing, Arbitron won the (Continued from page 8) included words the FCC found was conductedbythestation right to delist the stationifit so #67 bullet,andCrystalGayle vulgar and offensive, and liable beginning April 4, just before the chose. (UA)#4 bulletcountry,#69 to be heard by childreninthe bullet here. audience.The final Supreme Action Music (Continued from page 46) The MoodyBlues (London) Court decision upheld that opin- pushed up to #74 bullet on adds ion.) acceptance with audiences everywhere. Our Chart- and movesandCheryl'Ladd National Association of Broad- (Capitol) regained a bullet at #75 casters generalcounsel Erwin maker of the Week was added to WKBW, WRKO, WLAC, WZZP, KFJ, KILT, KKXL, WAAY, WHHY, WBSR, WCGQ, on major market adds. Still pick- Krasnow thought Ferris's speech ing up adds are: LTD (A&M), #20 was a good one, but pointed outKNDE, KLUE, WINW. It is already on WPGC, KRBE, bulletr&b,#76bullethere; that regardless of his intentions, WTIX, WNOE, KFRC, WNBC, Y100, WMAK, KXOK, WIFI, Johnny Mathis & Deniece Wil- thecourtruling has brought KNUS, Z104, WAVZ, KNOE-FM, WBBQ, WFLB, WSGA, WGSV, liams (Col), #21 bullet r&b, #77 about a "chilling effect" among KTOQ, WJON, WGUY, KJRB. bullethere,andNorma Jean broadcasters, and a reluctance to (Bearsville), #45 bullet r&b, #78 broadcast material that might be- bullet here. come ensnared in the time -of -day policy. R&B REGIONAL BREAKOUTS New He also mentioned that Ferris Also new on the chart this week "is only one person on the FCC are: Stonebolt (Parachute) #90; and the FCC keeps changing." Singles Albums Kristy & Jimmy McNichol (RCA) I hecommissionpresentlyhas #91; Genya Ravan (20th Cent.) sevencommissioners,eachof #95; Charlie (Janus) #96; Con whom is appointedforseven East: Funk Shun (Mercury),already years. Emotions (Columbia) East: #17 bullet r&b, on here at #97; Sun (Capitol) Brothers Johnson (A&M) Spellbound (EMI America) #98; Lenny Williams (ABC) Trooper (MCA) #99, and Michael South: War (UA) Norma Jean (Bearsville) Henderson (Buddah), #19 bullet Stargard (MCA) r&b, #100 here. RECORDS 1 Emotions (Columbia) South: Midwest: Brothers Johnson (A&M) Album Analysis Earth, Wind & Fire (Columbia) (Continued from page 8) Stargard (MCA) Midwest: PRESENTS Emotions (Columbia) Brothers Johnson (A&M) her exposure through the single LOvE FOR SALE Ohio Players (Mercury) War (UA) "Shame." Peter Gabriel (Atlantic) DEREK SMITH at #73 bullet is based on continu- George Due om Bobby flosengarae, -008 TRA'.1,1NG West: West: ing sales in the retail end, as UFO CHUCK WAYNE Earth, Wind & Fire (Columbia) Brothers Johnson (A&M) (Chrysalis)at#79 meets with Jay Leonhart Rime Bedford Warren Cha,sson Rolling Stones (Rolling Stones) War (UA) good top 30 reports in the mid - -003 FIG -...RE AND SPIRIT Emotions (Columbia) Norma Jean (Bearsville) LEE KONITZ OUINTET Lenny Williams (ABC) west, west and south. #91 bullet, fed 8rosunAlbert Dailey Rufus ReidJoe Chambers "The Cars,"(Elektra) with sales :WA ARIGATO breakingoutoftheEast,has HANK JONES TRIO spread retail activity to the south Richard bans Rome Bedford

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com The Entertainment Company(Continued from page 3) DollyParton,GlenCampbell, formerly of Batdorf & Rodney, Mac Davis and Samantha Sang. Henry Gaffney and Doug McCor- Just out or about to be released mick arealsostaffwriters.In arerecordsbyParton,Cheryl addition the company hasac- Ladd, Gladys Knight, Paul Anka, quired songs by Bruce Roberts, Livingston Taylor, Dusty Spring- JimmyWebb, Ben Weisman, field, Roger Miller and the sound- IrwinLevineandLarryBrown track to "The Eyes of Laura Mars," and the catalogues of The Rascals featuring Barbra Streisand. and REO Speedwagon. Jay The record production arm has Warner, vice president of west a staff of four full-time producers coast activities oversees the ex- helmed by Gary Klein (see sep- ploitation of the catalogues. aratestory)who functions as Another arm of the firm is the executivein charge of produc- new Manhattan Records, a United tion. Nick DeCaro, David Wolfert Artistscustomlabeldedicated and John Mills are also on the to building careers of developing staff. artists. Koppelman's founding partner Comments Bandier: "We're not in the firm was Samuel Lefrak, asmall company, but we still who along with Martin Bandier, have the advantage of smallness executive vice president and gen- From left: CBS/Records Group president Walter Yetnikoff, Charles Koppelman, Barbra in the sense that the right hand Streisand, Jon Peters. eralmanager of the company, knows what the left is doing." and Kleinstarted the company "At The Entertainment Com- There's not a project we do here Klein production, but Nick less than three years ago. Lefrak, pany," Koppelman stated, "there's that the entirestaffisnotin- DeCaro may do an arrangement, the New York estate developer,a total and constant pooling of volvedwithinsome capacity, and David Wolfert may write a provided initial financing andis ideasandtalentwithoutany evenifit'sjustlisteningand song, and all along, I'm involved the company's chairman of the excess ego gettinginthe way. giving ideas.It may be a Gary with the project.with my own board. input." AccordingtoKoppelman, a Gary Klein: Koppelman, once the creative major reason for the company's 1111111111111111111111I11111111111111111111111111111. head of Columbia Records as vice successisthe production work president of a&r and a partner of Gary Klein. Klein has worked The Entertainment Co.'s MVP in Koppelman & Rubin, a produc- with Koppelman in various capac- By PAT BAIRD tion/publishing company, clearly ities for 15 years and, since join- U NEW YORK - Gary Klein, staff Cash and Mac Davis, including understands the advantages of a ing The Entertainment Company, producer and executive in charge the latter's gold "All the Love In company that emphasizes team his string of hits has been pro- of production for The Entertain-the World," andtheplatinum work and "personal service" to digious. Heading the listis Dolly ment Company, has built one of "Stop and Smell the Roses." itsartists. Parton's "Here You Come Again" the most successful track records When Koppelman formed The "Fortunately, through my ex- Ip, which brought the country in the music business as evidenc- Entertainment Company in 1975, perience with Koppelman & singer considerable crossover ac- edby thegold andplatinum he signed Klein as his first staff Rubin and with CBS," he said, ceptance, and Glen Campbell's record awards he has received in producer. Subsequently, Klein "I have acquired enough business "SouthernNights,"whichwas the past year one. has become executive in charge acumen to function on that level. recently honored as BMI's Most Among the artists recently pro- of production, and heads a staffWe don'tneed tobring in Performed Song of The Year and duced by Klein are Barbra Strei- of producers which includes Da- lawyerstodo our own deals, helped rejuvenate Campbell's re- sand, Dolly Parton, Cheryl Ladd, vidWolfert,Nick DeCaro and because Martin Bandierisone. cording career.Kleinalso;:rD- GlenCampbellandSamantha John Mills. We know how to structure a deal, duced Streisand's "Songbird" and Sang. In addition, Klein just com- IfKleinattributeshis current and that's a highly creative wo- "Streisand/ Superman" albums pleted work on the original mo- success to any one element in his cess in itself. tionpicture background,itishis experience which accrued the most sales of soundtrack of the "At the same time, I have a non -film related albums for theColumbia Pictures release "Theas a publisher. He considers the feel for music and songs and I artist, platinum and double plati- Eyes of Laura Mars," starring Faye process of selecting material to am directly involved in the crea- num respectively. Dunaway. be one of the most important tive end of things. I can work For Klein, the road to his ca- aspects ofhis work, explaining Publishing with people, direct people, bring reer as a producer began at age that "Eventhebestproducers out the best creative ability they In addition to record produc- sevenwhen hetookupthe can'tperformmiracles,but a have." tion, The Entertainment Company piano. An early interest in orch-great song is something to work Robert Summer, president of has a large publishing operation, estration,tape recording and with." No one understands this RCA Records, a company which built through the acquisition of electronicsserved as a back- better than Charles Koppelman, has often used The Entertainment such catalogues as Music Maxi-ground, and he began writing Klein feels. Company's services, recently mus and Wes Farrell as well assongs while still a student at C. Itisobviousthatit isthis commented: "The thingin my a staff of songwriters. The current W.PostCollegeon LongIs- elementof teamwork thathas view thatis unique in terms of catalogue holds some 10 thou- land."Bobby'sGirl,"thefirstmade The Entertainment Com- their capability is the very special sand compositions valued at more Klein composition to be record-pany such a successful enterprise talent they exhibitfor bringing than $8 million. ed, became a hitandsoon and,accordingtoKoppelman, therightmaterialtoanartist. Jay Warner, vice president of thereafter the writer signed "Gary Klein is our 'Most Valuable But beyond that, they have an west coastactivities,hasbeen with Big Seven Music, a company Player.' " awareness of the marketing pro- very successful in exploiting these managed by Charles Koppelman cessthat rarelyresides witha catalogues, according to Bandier. and Don Rubin. When Koppel- production company. The advice "Jay is primarily responsible forman left Big Seven, Klein went and support they offer subsequent our ability to make the best use with him, continuinghis song - to the delivery of the master is of these valuable catalogues," he writingventuresandtaking a very valuable. And even at the said. strong interest in the publishing time of production, they are able Alan Gordon, creator of such field. tosharevaluable advancein- songs as "Happy Together," "My Eventually, Klein and Koppel - sightsas to the possible radio Heart Belongs to Me" and man movedto CBS Records, receptivity of a record." "Celebrate," was thefirststaff Klein as professional manager at According to Bandier, one of writer signed by the firm,fol- April -Blackwood Music. Soon he the company's strengths has been lowed by Wolfert, who writes as shifted to producing albums for its lack of financial anxiety. well as produces, John Batdorf, Fromleft:MartinBandier, Gary Klein, Jerry Vale,Liza Minelli, Johnny Charles Koppelman. (Continued on page 74)

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com LLJ CC CLASSICAL WORLD A New Rostropovich By SPEIGHT JENKINS q0i)CLASSICAL NEW YORK- The Classical scarce.Angel'soldrecording, Tipssectionlastweek should now on Seraphim, was the first 2. RETAIL REPORT have carried news of a major Italian opera recorded by Birgit Deutsche Grammophonrelease Nilsson and gives a sample of the AUGUST 5, 1978 ROSE DISCOUNT/CHICAGO which is now in the process of Swedish soprano at the dawn of CLASSIC OF THE WEEK BACH: LEVINE AT RAVINIA-RCA arriving at dealers' shelves. Tech- her career. And London's press- FALLA: ATLANTIDA-Fruehbeck de Burgos nical coordination of the inform- ingwithRenataTebaldiand -Angel iiTHE PLAPETSit ation and a move of the DG MariodelMonaco was made Cc te.tx,:.erktv. HOLST: THE PLANETS-Philips offices from one floor to another years ago at almost the birth of MALT LEHAR: THE MERRY WIDOW-Sills, in the same building on Seventh stereo. Titus, Rudel-Angel Avenue blocked the delivery of Among the recordings in DG's MAHLER: SYMPHONY NO. 1-Ozawa the information, but the whole new release, an album of cello -DG release bears attention. concertos by Vivaldi, Tartini and NYIREGYHAZI PLAYS LISZT-Desmar The completerecordingof LuigiBoccherini,allgraced by RACHMANINOFF: PIANO CONCERTO Puccini's La Fanciulla del West,the playing of Mstislav Rostropo- NO. 3-RCA which is close to the same cast as vich,is a real winner. The orch- RAVEL: BOLERO-Columbia STRAUSS: SALOME EXCERPTS-Caballe, performed the opera in London's estrais the Collegium Musicum Bernstein-DG Covent Garden last season, has HOLST of Zurich and the conductoris WAGNER: ORCHESTRAL-London been long awaited. It will be dis- Paul Sacher. Rostropovich's play- THE PLANETS cussed inthis space next week, ing is simply staggering. His tone MARRINER CACTUS RECORDS/HOUSTON butfrom a sales standpoint is as large as ever, his richness of Philips should receive a CHOPIN: PIANO MUSIC, VOL. III- lot of publicity sound isincomparable, yethis Ashkenazy-London immediately. Puccini's horse tasteinthese baroque and ro- ,111111111111111111111111111111111111111111,11.1111111 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111:. opera has always skittered around coco pieces is more than exem- BEST SELLERS OF THE WEEK HOLST: THE PLANETS-Philips just on the surface of the popular plary. He shows in each concerto HOLST: THE PLANETS-Marriner- NYIREGYHAZI PLAYS LISZT-Desmar repertory for reasons that havehow well he combines ultimate ' Philips PACHELBEL: KANON-Paillard-RCA BOLLING: SUITE FOR FLUTE AND JAZZ never been clear, but it has very technicalmasteryofthecello RACHMANINOFF: PIANO CONCERTO NO. 3-Horowitz, Ormandy-RCA PIANO-Rampal, Bolling-Columbia exciting moments andthere- and prodigiousmusicality.Per - RAVEL: BOLERO-Columbia cordings 1 RAMPAL AND LASKINE PLAY have been somewhat (Continued on page 61) JAPANESE MELODIES FOR FLUTE ART OF RECORDER-Munrow-Angel AND HARP-Columbia TCHAIKOVSKY: SYMPHONY NO 2- RAVEL: BOLERO-Bernstein- Muti-Angel Columbia WAGNER: ORCHESTRAL-London Coming in August! WAGNER: ORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS- Solti-London ODYSSEY RECORDS/ Columbia Masterworks Announces SAN FRANCISCO BACH: LEVINE AT RAVINIA-RCA the Most Highly Anticipated Piano SAM GOODY/EAST COAST HAYDN: LORD NELSON MASS-Blegen, Recital Set of the Year BACH: LEVINE AT RAVINIA-RCA Bernstein-Columbia - HAYDN: OXFORD, LONDON SYMPHONIES BIZET: THE PEARL FISHERS-Cotrubas, Vanzo, Pretre-Angel -Marriner-Philips THE GREATEST HITS OF 1720-Columbia Erwin Nyiregylizi BORODIN: COMPLETE ORCHESTRAL WORKS-Tjeknavorian-RCA HOLST: THE PLANETS-Philips MAHLER: SYMPHONY NO. 1-Ozawa Playing HOLST THE PLANETS-Philips -DG MAHLER: SYMPHONY NO. 1-Ozawa RACHMANINOFF: PIANO CONCERTO Rarely -Performed Liszt Works -DG NO. 3-RCA LEONTYNE PRICE: PRIMA DONNA, RAMPAL, LASKINE-Columbia VOL. 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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Radio Turns To Video Ads Bruce Lundvall (Continued from page 15) (Continued from page 30) "I work with a relatively small has been window stickers," said thing now that perhaps has not a&r chose to either ignore or de- budget for all types of promo- West, "and we have about been (said often enough in a com- bate a growingphenomenon tion," explained Steve West, pro- 600,000 of them incirculation. pany 'renowned for its marketingcalled rock & roll. We were late gram director for Seattle's KJR. "It Our print ads are on a trade expertise,itssophisticatedsys- in the game and it took a lot of currently runs about $90,000 per basis and total about $25,000 pertems . .. its manufacturing lead- years before we finally caught up. year and we try to keep the mon- year." West still believes, on theership. I'm going to tell you thatThat stigma held on even until ey in the people, and the budget basis of his research, that televi- asI look around at our competi- recently,to the point that we down." West utilizestelevision sion is the most effective adver- tion and particularly as I look atwere loath to present a rock & advertising about "once a year," tising outlet for his station, butthat half -billion dollar objective roll band at a convention for fear and does not direct it with an in- adds that "the costs make it diffi- of ours .. . It just would not be we'd drive people out of the ball- stitutionaleye, but rather uses cult." achievable or even thinkable... room. Your resounding enthusi- the medium to "promote con- Bumper Stickers without the of what is byasm for act after act at our New tests that draw attention to the While citing an increase in tel-far the most enlightened a&r ex- Orleans convention proved once station," thus maximizing the ad evision advertising, Jim Elliot, PD pertise in this industry ... and for all that we're not just a dollars. Neighboring KING, which at WPGC in Washington, D.C., "Having musical vision means rock & roll company-we're the West says is affiliated with a tele- also mentions that his promotion being there to test the water when rock & roll company. vision station, has a much larger budget included a bumper stickerthe first ripples begin to swell. It I've just summarized a rather television ad budget, and West campaign that was very success- means hanging outatCBGB's staggering list of accomplishments estimated that KJR's budget forful. In the past four years the sta-checking out the avant-garde loft made possible because of our television is "about one -tenth" of tion has distributed over half a scene, tapping the mid -west rock unique vision as a company. I've his competitor. million bumper ads, and this con- and roll belt or England's punkalso cited an example of what Consequently, West looks forstant visibilityis very important clubs, or auditioning a rock andalmost happenedtous when innovative ideas that will increase in a town where the populationroll band in Germany. It means myopia threatened to set in. As station identity within a modest experiences a 33 percent turnover traveling to Havana to see what's we moved into a new season and set of guidelines, in addition toevery two years. He adds thatdeveloped musically in 20 yearsvery soon into a new decade, the directing his TV ads towards a"someone who is a star on tele- ofpoliticalisolation and beingone quality - in fact the only particular promotion. "Our major vision,is much more recogniza-the first American record com-quality-that will make the dif- promotion in the past two years ble, than a movie star." pany to sign a Cuban act. ference between remaining #1 "There was a time in the 60's and losing our bullets on the "big that some of you may stillrecall chart" will be the continued focus when our musical vision was lessof that vision. But do we have an A New Rostropovich than 20-20 and despite constantexclusive proprietorship on this (Continued from page 60) prodding by top management, (Continued on page 67) haps the most amazing thing of seriesof Weber songs written allis how anyone can play with forguitar accompaniment and so much richness and yet never played with Konrad Ragossnig on Radio Replay (Continued from page 14) allow a Romanticexcess:the theguitar.Thissubjectmatter slides that Rostropovich so loves might seem arcane, but the pop- start, but once you have proven to be a low risk, your rates shall be in 19th -century music cannot be ularity of the guitar in the United reduced. Froyds hasn't thought of all the coverage you might need; heard here, and the whole is aStates demands close attention. if you have some suggestions of problem areas, send them to me and model of style. Of the major Romantic compos- I will be happy to forward them to Froyds. Policies offered for radio The concerto of Giuseppe Tar- ers, not many were drawn to the in their new fall program are as follows: Lack of Popularity. This, I'm tini, incidentally, is the only one guitar. Schubert was historically sure, will be one of the best sellers.It will guard against a sudden he composed and has a particu- thoughttobeinterested,but drop in ratings or revenue ... Station Takeover Insurance. If a small larlydemandingdifferentiation pieces supposedly composed by band Muzak freaks attack your station or a cult of people that wor- of dynamics and moods. Boc-him for the guitar have turned ship music recorded at 78 rpm invade your premises, you'll be cov- cherini's concerto, on the otherout to be spurious. Weber, as the ered . . . Request Line Insurance. This guards against one person hand, isone often, and the interesting liner notes detail, act- calling for the same record more than 100 times in one day (two rec- Spanish -basedcomposer shows ually wrote around 20 songs forords not included are "Stairway to Heaven" and "Color my World") greattechnicalknowledge and guitaraccompanimentbecause . . . Contest Protection. You'll be covered if you give away all the feel for the writing. This is prob- theinstrumentwasextremely prizes in a contest on the first day, when the contest was meant to ably the best known piece on popular, particularly in Vienna in last a month ... Transmitter Coverage. This is the cheapest of Froyds' the disc and the most Romanticthe early 19th century. Some of plans. To save you from reading the small print, if you receive trans- in style. the songs on this album have mitter damage on the 15th of September during the next five years, because of low flying pterodactyls, your company equipment will be Zuckerman references to other Weber works; one isa direct steal from Derreplaced. If this happens to you make sure to take pictures and send Haydn's Violin Concerto No. 1, Freischuetz. The important fact them to RW. which is not often recorded, finds for any listeneris the charm of MOVES: Michael St. John resigns from WMAK/Nashville as PD. He Pinchas Zuckerman playing and the simple melody and the lovely will become the program manager at another Nashville station within conducting with the lyrical beau- manner in whichtheguitar the week ... T. Morgan resigns as WPEZ/Pittsburgh PD ... Scotty tyexpected.Thisis ajaunty serves as partner and accompan- Brink new morning man at WNBC/New York from KULF/Houston, Haydn work, and he makes sure ist for the tenor. These are love replacing Lee Masters, who is leaving to manage and be a part owner that the violin portion is not just songsinan narrow, somewhat of a radio station . . . Glen Stewart named new PD at WBRU/Provi- pretty,expressive andvirilein gentle emotional range, but they dence . . . Keith Wright is the new PD at WVUD/Dayton,replacing tone and concept. Members ofare none the less charming for it. Jeff Vargo, who is joining the sales staff . . . Robert C. Martel has the LosAngelesPhilharmonic They also bring out the best in joined WRKO/Boston for 6 p.m. -10 p.m. air shift. He is better known join Zuckerman and the whole is Schreier'svoice.His tenor has a satisfying and musical adorn- often sounded white - certainly to his fans as Willie "B" ... New GM atWAIV/Jacksonville is Gerald ment to the many recordings of without much color-and though G. Peterson ... Portia at RW west reports:Paul Drew is discontinuing Haydn. his voiceisnot rich here, the his consulting services to RKO Radio after eleven years ... John Dris- Though the compositionsof simplicity of the songs and their coll has resigned as PD at 10Q/Los Angeles, and will remain on the Carl Maria von Weber do not mood tends to make him sound air .. . Rick Roberts is the new MD at WEAQ/Eau Claire. . . Andy normally draw a large audience is Manuel named MD at KUGN/Eugene . . . DougFlodin new PD at inthe UnitedStates, (DG via atitsbest.His musicianship Archie has just brought out a disc exemplary, hispitch good, the KYNO-FM/Fresno . . . Mason Dixon isthe new PD at Q105/Tampa that should not be ignored) the high notes fine and the delivery . . . RonO'Neil appointed MD at KANC/Anchorage ... Gary Martin estimable GermantenorPeter of each word in the highest class new PD at WINZ/Miami ... Send your movesand changes to either Schreier has recorded a whole of Lieder singing. Portia (RW west) or in the east to me, that's me.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com RECORD WORLD .12. LATINAMERICAN Record World en Mexico By VILO ARIAS SILVA DESDE NUESTR MEXICO-Estela Nuriez firmo yentas; pero todo of bueno que con Ariola, y con ella suman yadiscograficamente ganan tanto muchos interpretes considerados Fania como el propio artista, se RINCON INTERNACIONAL primeros figuras en Mexico, que derrumba cuando Lavoe tiene que By 1OMAS FUNDORA aparecer en pirblico, dada la total inclinan sus preferencias por el Freedom Production de Stan Solomon y Nor- falta de seriedad que hace gala sello que desde que abri6 sus man Canter, estan lanzando en Miami un nuevo elinterprete.Seria de un gran concepto en espectaculos al anunciar la presenta- puertasindependientemente en beneficio, que se le acercara un el mercado mexicano acaparo los chin de conciertos con artistas topes en el "Gus - consejero gratuito, que le hiciera man Concert Hall." El lugar, considerado por mu- lugares en difusi6n y yentas. Es- entender que el cumplimiento de chos como de una acostica envidiable pero con tela, quien pas6 a ser dirigidasus compromisos es parte vital Ia dificultad de que sienta solamente 1883 per- artiisticamente por Eduardo Mag- para Ilegar altriunfo y despues sonas, sera acondicionado para los conciertos con allanes, hace su debut conel sostenerse. llamas to" del artistas topes en el "Gusman Concert Hall."El tema "Como to Una reestructuraciontotal en lugar, considerado por muchos como de una acirs- autor Jorge Villamil. De esta for-todas sus areas, esta Ilevando a ma, Ariola refuerza aim mas su tica envidiable pero con la dificultad de que sienta solamente 1883 lapoderosa empresa edi- personas, sera acondicionado para los conciertos con equipos de elenco de lujo que integran con cabo torial Peer Southern Music Pub- sonido de primera, decoration especial y tratamiento de "millonarios" brillante exito Camilo Sesto, Juan lishing Co. Asi lo informo el gratoa todos los asistentes. Entre los artistas que se estancontactando e Gabriel, Jose Jose, y Rocio Durcal amigo Edward Villar, quien tienenombran Fleetwood Mac, los Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder y Bob . . . Contando con la representa- Iaresponsabilidad del cargo de Dylan. Pero lo importante es que Norman, que se dedica a Ia expor- sello Vanguard dela ci6n del Contralor y Gerente Financiero. taciim de equipos petroleros y que Ileva tiempo viajando por Latino- union americana, Melody lanzaSu fugaz visita, se debi6 a Ia con- america, esta considerando ofrecer conciertos con artistas de primera su linea clasica. Ocho elepes con- tinuacion del plan para revitali- del mundo latino, comenzando con Camilo Sesto y Lolita, ambos de lasmajores obras de teniendo zar las relaciones con todas las Espana. Por supuesto, este tipo de espectaculo sera ofrecido a precios Franz Schubert, Frederic Chopin, filiales. Mas detalles de estas im- en extremo altos para las grandes masas de pue- Franz Lizt, Nicolai Rimsky Korsa- portantes modificaciones en los blo, convirtiendose en espectaculosexclusivisi- kov, Peter Tchaikovsky y Wolf-sistemas operativos de Peer, los mos, al cual acudiran altas personalidades. Para gang Mozart, y dos album doblesdare en el "Especial Mexico 78" ello, Ia promotion sera encaminada hacia aquel- deNicoloPaganini y Gustav . . . Jose Barette y El Miramar, es los individuos que no acuden normalmente a es- Mhaler, son las producciones quecomo en el futuro se Ilamard el pectaculos gratuitos o de bajo costo de entrada. estan a la yenta, respaldadas por grupo del sello Acci6n, que des- Eltratamiento prometido es de "alfombra roja" undespliegue promocional de pues de colocar muchos hits tanto (red carpet) a todos los asistentes, con "valet park- gran alcance. Cada una de estosen Mexico como en el extranjero, ing," cocktails y aperitivos.La idea puede ser lanzamientos que periodicamenteagregan uno mas con eltema brillante, si a mas contar con la presencia de la se iran realizando, han sidopla- Redo Durcal "Por que to no me quieres."El gente de recursos amplios de Miami las de Latinoamericadeciden neadospor losdirectivo sde motivo de este cambio, se debe Melody cuidando el mas minimo asistir a este tipo de evento artistic° y social. a que muchos impostores se han Despues de actuaciones en el Olympia Theatre de Paris, filmaciones detalle. Junto con el elepe, estan aprovechado ventajosamente su- para el programa televisivo frances "TopClub" asi como entrevistas otorgandoatractivas reproduc- plantando al grupo. Pero en ade- en "Aujourd" y "Musique and Music" yaparicion ciones de famosos pintores, entre lante, sera muy dificil suplantar "300 Millones" desde la capital espanola, Maria los que se cuentan Picasso, Diego al autor é interprete Jose Barette, Creusa de Brasil acaba de ser lanzada en su Oltima Rivera, Clausell, Mignard, Gelo-creador de todos los exitos del grabacion titulada "Dote Veneno" (Sweet Poison) vius y muchos mas. Completan Miramar. con mirsicas de Paulo de Britto, Chico Buarquede estas joyas musicales, una exten- biografia de Otra vez Cepillin cla que hab- Hollanda y Francis Hime. La cam paha promocional saybientratada de RCA Brasil, hacia esta artista, esta bien pla- cada uno de estosprestigiados lar.El idolo del consumidor in- La labor-como lo hefantil y exclusivo del sello Orfeon, neada . . . Cuco Sanchez promocionard personal- pintores. acapara nuevamente yentas, colo- mente sus nuevos "releases" titulados "Ojosde comprobado-es fatigosa, por lo Engaiia Veinte" y "Adonde estara mi amor" en que ojala que la repercusion encandose entre los de mayor de - Maria Creusa Argentina ... Lola Flores esta grabando un simple para CBSespanola, Yentas sea atractiva, como recom- mania su mas reciente LP que trae Iacanci6n mientras que Lolita prepara un nuevo long playing con temasde pensa de este bienrealizado tra- como identification "En un bosque de la China" . . . Manuel Alejandro, en production de Danilo Vaona yManuel Alejan- bajo.Felicitaciones! elmedio mill6n de . . Radicado en Mexico, Leonardo Favio acaba de ter- Violentamente el grupo Area 8 Superando dro para CBS . copias vendidas,el"Gayilan o minar un long playing producido para Melody de (Polydor) coloca su creation "Co- paloma" que interpreta Jose Jose, Mexico. Eltema que saldra a promotion sera razon herido," ubicandose entre, quienmanifiestapoblicamente "Hablemos de Amor." Proximamente saldra Leo- las novedades de mayor sorpresa. que en Ariola esta viviendolos nardo en gira promocional porlasprincipales Por su parte, los promotores de mejores momentos de suvida ciudades de Estados Unidos . Despues de triun- Polydor unen esfuerzos, consien- discografica. Para Septiembre, far Rocio Durcal en los Estados Unidos conel pueden tes de que con este tema Pepe tieneprevisto un viajea tema "Tarde," comienza ahora aoirse fuerte en lograr uno de los mas interesan- Espana, en donde grabara su prox- "Jamas me cansare de ti,"temas grabados en tes impactos de la temporada . . . imo elepe. Mexico con la creatividad autoral de Juan Gabriel La Informalidadquederrocha playing grabado en Mex- Especial cuidado le esta ponien- Clay Carrillon y contenidos en su long Hector Lavoe, le resta Ia brillantez ico ... Alhambra Records de Estados Unidos lanza afuete promotion que como artista deberia teneral do Musart al lanzamiento de Ia nueva production de Juan Bau, a su nuevo talento Clay Carrillon,artista espanol de 19 alios con los haber logrado dos hitazos sobre- temas "Si, Baby, mi Bay" (R. Miller -J.Vellon) y "Canta mi Cancion" salientes. Desde su aparicion en al que considero por los atribu- . . . Lanzo CBS Columbia de Venezuela al tos que exhibe, que debe conver- (Donovan Leitch -J. Vellon) el mercado, sus producciones fue- conjunto vocal Venezuela Fraseando en un longplaying con temas de ("El tirseen un triunfadoracorto rongratamenteaceptadas Agustin Lara, bajo Ia direction de Vicente Forjonel yal grupo salsero periodic° de ayer" y "Mentira") plazo en el mercado mexicano. (Continued on page 63) reflejandose automaticamente en IY hasta Ia proxima desde Mexico! RECORD WORLD AUGUST 5, 1978 62

AmericanRadioHistory.Com LATIN AMERICAN HIT PARADE Popularidad (Popularity) Tacoma Hartford Miami Central America By KTOY By WRYM (AGUILERA & MARTINEZ) By WQBA (MARIO RUIZ) By CADENA OIR (RADIO TIHB) 1. COMO DIOS MANDA 1.QUE ME DEN DE TU SALSA 1.EN EL COPACABANA 1.NIGHT FEVER SALVADOR'S/Arriba ROBERTO TORRES/Salsoul LISSETTE/Coco BEE GEES/RSO BARRY MANILOW/Arista 2. DEMASIADO AMOR 2.AYUDAME SAN ANTONIO 2.NOCTURNO MARIO PINTOR/Pronto CHARANGA AMERICA/EI Sonido 2.LA VIDA EN ROSA COMANCHE/Dila MANOLO OTERO/Latin 3. YO NECESITO UNA MUJER 3.NUNCA MAS PODRE OLVIDARTE 3.ENGANERO THE INTERSOUND/Flor-Mex NUEVO SUPER TRIO/Borincano 3.QUIEREME JENNY CASTILLO/Onda Nceva 4. A PESAR DE TODO MIAMI SOUND MACHINE/Audiofon VICENTE FERNANDEZ/Caytronics 4.KUNG FU KARATE 4.EVERGREEN/NACE UNA ESTRELLA 4.JURO QU NUNCA VOLVERE LUCHA VILLA/Musart 5. TU LLENAS MI SER ANGEL CANALES/TR BARBRA STREISAND/CBS GRISELL/Alhambra 5.SALSA CON DULCE 5.CELOS PORQUE TE QUIERO 5.DE ENGANOS 6. AYUDAME A ESCRIBIR ESTA LA CONSAGRACION/Mary Lou VIOLETA RIVAS/CR ELIZABETH/Dila CANCION 6.AQUI NO HA PASADO NADA 6.Y SIN AMOR 6.VETE PUNTO SUR/Jaguar EL GRAN COMBO/EGC DEL IA/Lad LOS AMAYA/Didesa 7. CAMARON PELAO 7.YO SOY UNA MAS 7.UN POQUITO DE TU AMOR 7.LA MONTANA LOS POLIFACETICOS/Latin Int. YOLANDITA MONGE/Coco CLAUDIA/Caliente MANANTIAL/C8S 8. TE PERDI LA FE 8.EL BARDO 8.TU ME ESTAS PERDIENDO 8.QUIEREME ANGEL FLORFS/Freddie MIGUELITO PUVENTUD/Orfeon NELSON NED/W.S. Latino MIAMI SOUND MACHINE/Audiofon 9. ME HE CANSADO DE TI 9.MURIO EL SONERO 9.LA ULTIMA VEZ 9.SOLO TU FREDY TOVAR/CarnavaI LOS VIRTUOSOS/Discolor TONY FRONTIERA/EMI GAVIOTA/CBS 10. LA TUMBA SERA EL FINAL 10.SUENOS 10.FUIMOS 10.AUNQUE TU NO LO CREAS TRIO LUCERO/Olympico PERLA/Audio Latino DULCE/Atlas JOSE VELEZ Ventas (Sales Houston San Francisco Central America Brazil 1.DERRUMBES 1.CARA DE GITANA By RICARDO ASCANIO By ASSOCIACAO BRASILEIRA SALVADOR'S/ Amba DANIEL MAGAL 'Caytronics 1.NIGHT FEVER 1.QUEM E ELE MISS LENE/CBS 2.AUNQUE TE ENAMORES 2.CARAMBA DONA LEONOR BEE GEES/RSO JUAN GABRIEL/Pronto GENERACION 2000/Atlas 2.VERDE VINHO 2.UN AMOR EN TU VIDA PAULO ALEXANDRE/Chantecler ALFONSO PAHINO/Alhambra 3.SERENATA SIN LUNA 3.JURO QUE NUNCA VOLVERE 3.DANCE A LITTLE BIT CLOSER LOS ANGELES NEGROS/International LUCHA VILLA/Musart 3.VOLCAN CHARO AND THE SALSOUL ORCH./ 4.SOY TAN POBRE 4.EL PASADISCOS JOSE JOSE/Ariola Top Tape GRUPO SUPER ESTRELLA/Visa DIEGO VERDAGUER/Discolando 4.POLVORA MOJADA 4.EASY TO LOVE PABLO ABRAIRA/Mov;eplay 5.DENME UN RIDE 5.PORQUE TU NO ME QUIERES LEO SAYER/WEA JUAN GABRIEL/Arcano GRUPO MIRAMAR/Safari 5.NOCTURNO 5.EMOTION COMANCHE/Dila SAMANTHA SANG/Odeon 6.JURO QUE NUNCA VOLVERE 6.ERES MI MUNDO LUCHA VILLA/Musart 6.SOLO TU 6.BUENOS DIAS ARGENTINA YNDIO/Atlas GAV IOTA/CBS DEMETRIUS/RCA 7.PORQUE TU NO ME QUIERES 7.SANGRE DE VINO 7.ROBERTO CARLOS COLECCION 7.DON'T LET ME BE MISUNDERSTOOD GRUPO MIRAMAR/Safari REYNALD") OBREGON/Orfeon RICARDO BRAGA/RCA SANTA ESMERALDA/Phonogram 8.TE VAS, TE VAS 8.COPACABANA 8.ENGANERO 8.WE'RE LOS SONADORES/Yurico LISSETTE/Coco JENNY CASTILLO/Onda Nueva RITA COOLIDGE/Odeon 9.QUE CASUALIDAD 9.AQUEL DIA 9.SERENATA SIN LUNA 9.FROM HERE TO ETERNITY JOE BRAVO/Freddie EDGARD Y SU INSPIRACION/Orfeon ANGELES NEGROS/Dila G 'NO RGE/Fermata 10.MEJOR ME VOY 10.ADIOS AMOR, TE VAS 10.CARA DE GITANA 10.HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE CHELO/Musart JUAN GABRIEL/Pronto DANIEL MAGAL/CBS BEE GEES/Phonogram Nuestro Rincon (Continued from page 62) Record WorldenPuerto Rico

Bomba . . . Debido al crecimiento de Fonodisco de Venezuela, sus By SERGIO COLLADO directivos han creado Discorona C.A., firma que distribuye su pro- Tremendo espectaculo la entre- estan promoviendo su mtisica y ducto y el representado en el territorio venezolano. Entre las repre- ga de premios Diplo hacha el se oye en Ia radio pero las yentas sentaciones se cuentan: Vogue de Francia, Tecla de Portugal, Marfer pasado 27 de mayo en el Coliseo no mejoran. de Espana, Mate -Discolor de Estados Unidos, Fadisa de Ecuador, Cor- Roberto Clemente por Bernardo Se espera la situacion cambie poracion Musical de Colombia, Tropical de Colombia, Falcon de Hevia a los artistas sobresalientes pronto. De paso esta crisis ha ser- U.S.A., Accion de Mexico, Estudio de Portugal y Starbright de Estados del 1977-1978. Comenzo la acti-vido para que las companias ha- Unidos. Sus sellos nacionales son Fonodisco, Evesol, Payara, Cachi- vidad a las 8:30 y terming cercagan reajustes y disminuyenin- lapo, Corona y Discaracas. Fonodisco acaba de celebrar su "Decimo de las 2 de la manana. ventarios y credito en Ia calle.

Aniversario."Felicidades! . . . Disco Quatro de Chile lanzo un sim- A pesar de que hubieron pre- Por otro lado hay grabaciones ple de Antonio Prieto interpretando "El Amor" (G. Becaud-J. Prieto) mios absurdos o no merecidos en nuevas en el mercado de Felito y "Yo soy asi." (Clayton -J. Roberto). iMuy bueno! . . . Top Tape, que algunos de los renglones en gen- Felix, Conjunto Quisquella, Anexo coloco a Charo y la Orquesta Salsoul nUmero uno en Brasil, acaba de eral todo estuvo bien. Ademas Tres,GilbertoMonroig,Tony lanzar una hermosisima production titulada "Dia a Dia" en Ia voz por fin hubo un organizador que Croatto, Antonio Dominguez, de Totonho. iGran sabor y creatividad brasileria en maxima expre- se acordeo de honrar a la radio y Genesis,Katraska,RuckieVaz- skin! . . . Comienza a moverse fuerte en Nueva York la nueva pro- a los locutores tanto de San Juan quez, The Fragile Co., Ari Rosado, duccion del Maestro Julio Gutierrez y su Charanga All Stars titulada como de laisla. Como siempre La Gran Orquesta y la Orquesta "Close Encounters of the Latin Kind." Entre los temas resaltan el delhubo artistas de nombre que fal- Boricua. titulo y "Muanga," (F. Bukaka-R. Lay) "Baila que Baila," (B. Landestoy) taronalcompromiso de asistir Nelson Velazquez "Quien vive sin amor" (Titti Sotto) y "Oye mi onda." (A. Tomas Val- pero no hicieron falta pues hubo Al apreciado companero y ami- dez) Los arreglos son de Julio Gutierrez y Carlos Franzetti . . . IY artistas de mas. go Nelson Velazquez un incendio ahora hasta Ia proxima! desde Venezuela. Losdisqueros en general se le destruyO su tienda Discocity en Rio piedras perdiendo todo SU portaronalgoapaticos a este Freedom Productions, under the direction of Stan Solomon and acto. Unos porque no tenian pre- inventario. Lamentamos grande- mente esta tragedia pero sabemos Norman Canter,is launching a new entertainment concept in the lagran mayoria porque mios y queNelson siemprehasido Miami area by presenting top acts at the Gusman Concert Hall. The tienen problemas mas graves que Hall is considered acoustically perfect, but with a seating capacity of luchador y saldra adelante pronto. only 1883 it will be set up with special sound equipment and an all-atender. La situacion sigue mas o Para los suplidores de mercan- around classy atmosphere. Among the acts being considered are menos estatica. Hay poco dinero cia que envian para P.R. es bueno Fleetwood Mac, The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder and Bob Dylan. enlacalle,los vendedores dese informen que toda la mercan- The most important factor for us is that Norman, who is in the busi- guaguas estan casi parados y los cia que envien debe ser debida- ness of exporting petroleum equipment and has travelled extensivelydistribuidores igual. La rnercancia mente facturadaa losprecios throughout Latin America,isalso considering presenting top Latin americana sigue absorbiendola normales incluyendo Ia mercan- names such as Camilo Sesto and Lolita, both from Spain. These shows mayor cantidad de las yentas. Un cia promotional. (Continued on page 64)dato curioso es que las compaiiias (Continued on page 64)

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com LATIN AMERICANRussian Recital ...ALBUM PICKS PEQUENA AMANTE BRAULIO-Al ABS 6044 Excelentesarreglosmusicales respaldan a uno de los interpretes con Inas posibili- dades del momento de Espana. Braulio se luce en "Pequelia Amante," "Solos tli y yo/' "La Cruda Verdad" y "Un idiota mas." Espectacular en "Porque cones he- mos cambiado." Good musical arrangements and orchestrations back one of the Chappell Music writer/artist Mark and Alec Piskunov, also known as The Russians, voices from Spain with international possibilities. Braulioisat his treated the Chappell professionalstaffto an impromptu recital during a break al the Hit Factory in New York. The Piskunovs, who are making their pop recording bestin "Pequena Amante," "Porque coeio hemos cambiado" and debut on Private Stock Records with Ron Frangipane producing, also maintain a suc- "Boda en el asilo." All tunes by Braulio. cessful career on the concert stage where they have played as soloists with such famed conductors as Rostropovich and major symphoniesnationally.Picturedare A PESAR DE TODO (from left): Chappell professional manager Ritchie Cordell, Chappell engineer Julian VICENTE FERNANDEZ-CBS DCS 850 McBrowne, professional manager Helaina Bruno, vice president, creative, Frank Mili- Elinterprete ranchero del momento, Vi- tary, manager Nan Pearlman, producer Ron Frangipane and Alec and Mark Piskunov cente Fernandez interpreta aqui algunos at the keyboard. temas con granarraigopopular como "Angelitos Negros" (M. Alvarez Maciste- Nuestro Rincon (Continued from page 63) A.Eloy Blanco), "Oracion Caribe" (M. will be appealing to a very select, discriminating audience. Teresa Lara) y "Hoja Seca" (Roque Gar- Because of the size of Gusman Hall, the tickets will be considerably bajo) y otros de gran fuerza comercial more in demand and priced higher than tickets to a concert in a base- como "De que tamaoo me quieres" (F. ball stadium, and both Solomon and Canter promise, literally, a red Mendez), "La Lupe" (L. Gonzalez) y "Se carpet treatment including valet parking and cocktails. The idea could vende un caballo" (H. Galindo), su exitowork out if in addition to the socialites of the Miami area, the Latin actual. Americans also come to these social/artistic events. The most popular ranchera singer of the moment in a very saleable After a trip to France and Spain which included appearances at the package in which standard tunes have been included among new Olympia Theatre, Top Club (French TV) and "300 Millones" (Spanish ones with great possibilities, such as his current hit "Se vende un TV), Maria Creuza returns to Brazil for the release of her newest 1p, cabana." Also "Cenizas" (W. Rivas), "Sentencia" and "Los mandados""Doce Veneno" (Sweet Poison). It includes songs by the reknowned (J. Lerma). Chico Buarque de Hollanda, Paulo de Britto and Francis Hime. RCA

. . . Cuco Sanchez SALSA A LA MANERA DE ... Brazil plans an extensive promotional campaign MARCO ANTONIO MUNIZ-Arcano DKL1 3415 from Mexico will personally promote in Argentina his new releases Con arreglos de Luis Cardenas, Enrique "Ojos de Engaiia Veinte" and "Adonde estara mi amor" . . . Lola Orozco y Chucho Ferrer, el popular Marco Flores recording her new single for CBS Spain while her daughter Antonio Muiiiz interpreta salsa a su ma- Lolita is preparing her new Ip with songs by Manuel Alejandro and a nera. Muy comercial paquete de melo- production by Danilo Varona and Manuel Alejandro, also for CBS ... dIastropicalestales como "Ya noto Leonardo Favio, now living in Mexico, has just finished a new 1p for quiero"(R.Hernandez), "ElCarretero" Melody of Mexico. The single being released as promotion will be (Portabales), "Sino me dan de beber, "Hablemos de Amor." Leonardo should begin a promotional tour

Iloro" (E. Vicente Carattini" y "Un cami- throughout U.S. shortly . . . After smashing in the U.S. Latin markets nante" (G. Mejias Palazzi). with the song "Tarde," Rocio Durcal continues her popuarity with With arrangements by Luis Cardenas, Enrique Crozco and Chucho another hit tune, "Jamas me cansare de ti," both from the 1p recorded Ferrer, popular Marco Antonio Muniz performs a salsa package his in Mexico containing tunes by the Mexican composer of the moment, way. "La botellita" (D.A.D.), "La Luz" (J. Donate-A. Velez), "TO eres Juan Gabriel. mi destino" (C. Gomez Barrera) and "Quien Ileva los pantalones?" Alhambra Records is backing its newest artist, Clay Carillon, a 19 (A. Luis Garcia). year old Spanish singer. The single released for promotion is"Si, Baby, My Baby" (R. Miller -J. Vellon) and "Canta mi Cancion" (Dono- RICHIE RAY AND BOBBY CRUZ van Leitch -J. Vellon) . . . CBSVenezuela is releasing the group Vene- Vaya JMVS 67 Los muy popularesinterpretessalseros zuela Fraseando with an Ip with songs by Agustin Lara and under the Richie Ray y Bobby Cruz, interpretan aqui direction of Vicente Forjonel. CBS is also releasing the "salsa" group un repertorio contagioso que mueve al Bomba . . . Due tothe success of Fonodisco from Venezuela, it has baile. Los temas de corte religioso le dan created Discorona, C.A., which will distribute its product and licensed toque muy especial que merecen amplia product in Venezuela. Among its many licenced products are Vogue felicitacion por sus mensajes. "Todos los from France, Tecla from Portugal, Marfer from Spain, Mate -Discolor pueblos" (Braulio Portes), "Amor y ale- from the U.S., Fadisa from Ecuador, Corporacion Musical from Colom- gria" (R. Ray), "Aleluya" (R. Ray -B. Cruz) bia, Tropical from Colombia, Falcon from the U.S. and others. Local y "Tantas cosas"R. Ray -B. Cruz). labelsinclude Fonodiscos, Evesol,Payara, Cachilapo, Corona and Very popular salsa performers Richie Ray andBobby Cruz in a very Discaracas. Fonodiscos just celebrated its 10th Anniversary. Congratu- . . Discos Quatro from Chile is releasing a new single by special package. Beautiful religious message that deservesthe best of lations! . congratulations. "Ruth" (R. Ray -B. Cruz), "El Rey David" (Ray-Cruz), Antonio Prieto with "El Amor" (G. Becaud-J. Prieto) and "Yo soy asI" "Aleluya" (Ray -Cruz) and "A su nombre Gloria" (R. Ray -B.Cruz). (Clayton -J. Roberto). EnPuerto Rico (Continued trrpage 63) metropolitana No importa que la mercanciados los embarques caja por caja. "salsa" vuelve con mucha fuerza. baladas,elarea WKAQ FM, Salsoul98, WQBS, estasiendo dominada porlas promociOn debe ser facturada y T.H. y Fania ''salsa." La isla sigue fiel a las ba- hacer claro su valor para el pago WVOZ y ahora WKVM estan dan- dole preponderancia a este ritmo ladas pero tambien recoge algo deimpuestos.Yavariascorn- A pesar de que son muchos los alias que Ileva la "salsa" reinan- sobre todos los dernas. Para dolor de la influencia salsera. La epoca parilas, han pagado multas por (verano) tambien tiene su influ- primera vez de $200.00. La se- do en P.R. y que durante el alio de Cavtronics, Coco, Gema, Vel- pasado tuvo su "recesion" vuelve vet,Discolando, "MAS," Borin- encia. Pues las vacaciones yla gunda vez sera de $1,000.00 y la playa recogen gran cantidad de $2,500.00.Los a la cargo. Ayudada por la com-quen, Latin Internacional y todas terceraserade juventud en plan de fiesta. inspectores estan chequeando to- petencia entre T.H. yFaniala las que en su mayoria producen

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I we think that we are uniquely positioned, as the quately to such groups as older citizens who are ideal candidates for obber, to take advantage of the demographic move- buying records.

. of the population into their early 30s, as compared The Sunbelt has been neglected by more than a couple of record retail chains. That's just one example. This retail growth is consistent the early 30s matron who is primarily shopping the with the growth projected for the other operating divisions. taller and the Woolworths and Sears of the country. RW: Looking ahead, do you anticipate continuing that trend by ex- !cognize that something approaching 50 percent of tending the existing chains with similar stores? Or do you see a point in the record departments are impulse purchases,where you may be making a partial shift toward larger free-standing iportance of how we're positioned. I'm touching on stores? narket research because I think it's so important; Smith: Well, the answer is yes to both, plus one other option you lame to the industry is that more of it wasn't done haven't mentioned. And that is that we see in the marketplace a po- tential for additional types of store configurations that will appeal nefits that Pickwick has realized from the American to a broader demographic mix. As Isaid, there are big sectors of the ias been the ability to utilize the very fine market population that are not effectively appealed to, and one of our mar- ons they have, something that we didn't have. We keting programs is to identify the proper way to reach people who 'dent testing firm previously, and we still do use don't ordinarily buy records. it testing. But now we have a very fine professional RW: When you say configuration, you're talking about store layout we can tap into, and it's a real plus to the associa- and size? !, we'll be opening over 50 stores this year, and we Smith: Yes, I'm talking about a situation in a town like Ann Arbor, talysisin the position of those stores and in our for example, where we have four stores, all relatively small. But those planning. four stores are doing very well, because we cover the demand area, isition of Sam Goody's was originally contemplated, where we have several different types of buyers because we have market testing in New York and Philadelphia to there a college campus, a shopping center and a commercial district shoppers were, what their trends were, where their all within a few blocks of each other, but attracting different shoppers. they felt about pricing-all of the kinds of things RW: Last but hardly least, I'd like to address Pickwick's stance as a itin making decisions on how you go forward in arecord manufacturer. Given the overall trend toward a wider range of viable styles and more titles in stock, do you feel this broadening of market research is spreading throughout the major potential tastes will work to Pickwick's advantage in marketing re- leastinrecent years. Do you feel thatretailers release product? have also been asremissinadopting ongoing Smith: There's no question about that. There's another economic dynamic occurring in the marketplace that works to our advantage nesume you mean by that other retail organizationshere. And that is that as the list price of the original released product ewhat smaller and not have the capital base to be moves up into the seven and eight dollar area,it makes the budget .jch research. I think not.I think that organizations record an increasingly better bargain for the consumer. !xample, have helped this situation. They began a RW: Do you foresee a time where Pickwick's strength in themarket igo to stimulate interest in professional marketing may lead to the decision to launch afull -priced label directly com- 'I that these services can be utilized by the smaller peting with the majors? )ulk distribution and retailing to their benefit. Smith: Probably not. It's not within the scope of our present direc- whole subject gives the lie, if you will, to the posi- tional planning. We are very good in the distribution of records, inall ie that it's bad, per se, that there is a big companyphases of that side of the business: putting the software outthere, the record industry, that it's come to destroy the marketing it, recognizing its perishability, knowing very wellwhat the orientation and reduced it to something less desir-consumer is looking for, where, andhow. It's not dealing with the iefore, which I think is pure hogwash. creative side. We have a significant advantage over the creativeside, emerging at the retail level that appears linked toin that we can view the fruits of their labors and skimthe best of it, prob- shift perceived by researchisa broadening ofmaximizing its market potential. And we're not subject to the Iging from the growth of larger retail locations with lems that labels unavoidably run into as they get hotand cold. ;locked, it appears that, in a sense, market research Our side of the business is a different part of the business, a very ;ell more eclectic styles by more varied acts, rather successful one. At this point in time, moving into that areais beyond Would you agree? our contemplation. e) it's perfectly clear that it does. And let me make ; not the artistic content of current product thatis 'Whorehouse' Happening ant increase in the number of units sold to the .ea. It's the result of very significant improvements and merchandising of this product. Fleetwood Mac ght Fever" didn't get to that point because they he best product of the '70s, they got to that point lizations distributing their product have now begun of some of the great data that's available to them his volume of records sold: where to get the prod- -len to release it, what kind of audience itappeals ize sell -through. The distribution programs are not gut feeling-which creates all kinds of cross-pur- using a particular product. o Pickwick's growth as aretailer, I gather from ments that you certainly don't see the retailend r chains based here, many of whomworried about of stores in California, have learned that a given a much larger number of stores.Do you see this The Broadway musical, "The Best Little Whoehouse InTexas" tells the story of an growth continuing? infamous Texas brothel and its downfall. MCA Records, whichreleased the original cast album, recently invited key radio, press anddealers down to the show at the a rate of growth, through 1983,that should bring Gathered backstage after the probability. 46th Street Theater as part of a major push on the Ip. tores; we see this as a very reasonable performance are (fromleft): Sammy Vargas, northeast regional promotion manager undersaturated, and the appeal generally has not for MCA; Barry Goodman, MCA New York promotion; castmember Henderson For- ;h in those markets where some people have con - sythe; Bob Siner, vice president of marketing for MCA; castmember Carlin Glynn; isn't room for further growth in retailing. As you John Brown, national country marketing director for MCA;Geoge Lee, executive pro- ducer of the originalcast album; cast member Delores Hall;Larry King, co -writer ics emerging about record purchases, you have to of the book for the musical; Carol Hall, composer andlyricist of the songs in the tial there is in appealing to a broader market. Many musical; and cast member Edna Milton. Kneeling in theforeground isJeff Lyman, icantly undersaturated in terms of appealingade- national country promotion director for MCA.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com CBS Targets $1 Billion Goal CBS International (Continued from page 32) (Continued from page 34) invited to attend all CBS Records CBS Records'Canadianand Epic's vp, a&r, who introduced aconvention during a brief show- presentations of domestic prod- LatinAmericanrepresentatives briefaudio-visualpresentation case tour including several other uct and a number of other con- were on hand on Wednesday for recapping various label acts over American performances.Inper- vention events. aseriesof separate promotion the years and concluded by the formance,theensemble com- The dynamics of CBS Records meetings for their respective of- first glimpse of a new Epic logo bines Afro-Cuban percussive International'sworldwidemar- fices, chaired by Gosewich and and label design. styles with elements of r&b, jazz keting meeting, chaired by BunnyCirillo. The meetings dealt with The labelfeatures astylized, and rock. Freidus, vice president, market- sales,promotion and merchan- scriptedlogoinan airbrushed Also scheduled to appear was ing services, CBS Records Inter- dising practices. CBS Records In- rainbowmotifagainst a blue Dion, now recording for Lifesong. national. CRI gave an extensive ternational's sales and promotion backgroundsimilarlygraduated a&r presentation to the division's staffs were invited to attend the from light to dark. attendees. The presentation fea- domesticsalesandpromotion Thursday'sinitialsessionalso M. Richard Asher turedrecently released productmeetings throughout the course included a second presentation of (Continued from page 30) by over 85 artists from 14 coun- of the convention week as well'. new album product from the CBS with our end of your business tries,allof whom have already On Friday(28),delegates at- achievedsignificantsuccessin tended a seriesofpublishing, labels, followed by presentations . . . . and some of the things we of new key E/P/A single product plan to do in the future... overseas markets and are under- a&r and marketing meetings. In- by the respective promo chiefs Let's be specific. We've takentaking overseas visits in the com- cluded in the day's activities was involved. some of the CBS stars from the ing months. The presentation in-a product presentation by T.K. Atpress time,key meetings United States-your CRU artistscluded product from GTO Rec- Records, prepared by Steve slated for Friday included a spe- and spread theirtalentsacross ords in the U.K. and CGD Rec- Alaimo and Katie Kahrs of T.K. Records,highlighting upcoming cial TK Records presentation at the oceans and boundaries . . . . ordsinItaly.The presentation the Century Plaza, while Satur- Crystal Globe Awards went to was coordinated in New York by releases from T.K. including new day was to mark the final day of Johnny Mathis, Andy Williams, Si- Peter Karpin, director, a&r, CBSalbums from K.C. And The Sun- product presentation. mon and Garfunkel, Santana, Ray Records International. shine Band and T. Connection. Crystal Globe Awarded Conniff, Neil Diamond, and Bob On Monday night, CBS Records Also that day CBS Records Inter- Dylan last year. And to give that Internationalentertainedsome national held a disco seminar for In addition to the product review, 1400 convention guests at a themarketingand promotion be presented by Bob Sher- prizeitstruesignificance-the to (Continued on page 67) "Wild Wild West" party at CBS staffs ofits worldwide affiliates. wood, vp, promotion, Saturday's StudioCenter.Thefetetook The meeting, chaired by Steve program was scheduled to include place on the set of the long -run- Pritchitt, director, marketing, CBS addresses from Paul Smith, senior Blackburn Details ning CBS -TV series, "Gun - Records International, featured a vp and general manager, market- smoke." Attendees were dressed panel of disco experts from the ing, CBS Records; Frank Mooney, Nashville Growth inWestern garb and elaborate CBS Records International organ- vp, branch marketing distribution, (Continued from page 32) Western effects were provided. ization who led an open forum CBS Records; Jack Craigo, senior on the various methods of disco vp and general manager, Colum- affected the enormous growth of On Wednesday (26), Paul Rus- country music at CBS Records. sell,vicepresident, administra- promotion in differentworld bia Records; and Don Ellis, vp, markets. national a&r, Columbia Records. These, and other factors, havetion, CBS Records International, CBS Records International's RickBlackburn,vp,marketing, been instrumental in the incredi-chaired a business affairs meet- Nashville, CBS Records; and Billy blesuccessregisteredby CBS ing, at which staff members dis- participationinthe1978 CBS Sherrill,vp,a&r, CBS Records, Records' country music operation. cussed the continuing effortto Records annual convention was Nashville,werealsoslatedto In the past year, the company has unifybusinessandprocedural coordinated by Phil Midiri, direc- make a country presentation. garnered gold records for "John- practices throughout all CBS Rec- tor, marketing administration, Among specialawardsinter- ny Cash's Greatest Hits, Volumeords International affiliates. CBS Records International. spersed throughout the first four II,"WillieNelson's "SoundIn days of the gathering was a spe- Your Mind" and "Stardust." Nel- cialCrystalGlobe presentation son's "Redheaded Stranger"re- Mansfield Stresses Mktng. Teamwork made by CBS Records Interna- centlyexceededtheplatinum (Continued from page 31) mark. Singles sales have also in- tionalchief Dick Asher to Neil cess of Columbia Records. Mans- functioningas a linkbetween Diamond. The award, first created creased dramatically. Whereas a Columbia's artists and the press. year ago, a number one countryfield described how these com- by CBS several years ago, repre- ponents when combined with the Assuch,thepublicitydepart- single was expected to sell 100,- sents sales exceeding five million proper a&r material and effective ment's activities interface at cru- 000units,now thatfigure is units outside the U. S. field force can supply the maxi- cialpoints with the activities of nearly 200,000 units. New appointments announced mum marketing support for promotion, product management, during the convention included Artist Development Cited Columbia product. andartist development depart- Blackburn chronicled the suc- threevice presidentialappoint- At Columbia Records, product ments - with the total effect of ments for veteran CBS staffers.cess CBS/Nashville has enjoyed management's role is to develop establishing new artistrecogni- in the area of artist development, Named vice president, merchan- aneffective merchandising pro- tion swiftly. dising, west coast, for Columbia with a particular emphasis on the Columbia Records' promotion efforts that have brought Johnny gram for every Columbia release. was Ron Oberman, formerly di- Projected media schedules, pack- team is responsible for maintain- rector, west coast product devel- Paycheck to the brink of super - aging costs and point -of -sale ing constant communication with stardom.Inaddition,hehigh- opment.AlBergamo was pro- costs, compiled by product man- radio stations around the coun- moted to vice president, market- lighted Bobby Bare, Charly Mc- try, not resting until each Colum- Clain, and Ed Bruce, as emerging agement, are readied far ahead ing, E/P/A, west coast, while Al of the actual release of an album. bia record has achieveditsfull DiMarino was elevatedtovice stars whose upcoming releases, each scheduled for the fall, will Columbia Records'artistde- airplay potential. Regular liaison president, artist development, betweenfieldand headquarter E/P/A. take each artist to new heights of velopment department acts as the keyliaisonbetween Columbia personnel is also a key ingredient Showcases commercial acceptance. to the success of record promo- evening For the Christmas season, recording artists and their man- In additiontothe tions. showcases heldattheInterna- Blackburnnotedthat CBS will agers, and the company depart- Throughout his address, Mans- tionalBallroomof the Century have nine new greatest hitsre- ments of sales, promotion, pro- Plaza, several label acts appeared leases from its roster of countryduct management, a&r, advertis- field reiterated that a high level superstars.The scheduled re- ing,publicity, black music mar- ofinteractionthroughoutthe during the daytime business ses- company, coupled with the de- sions.First was Irakere, recently leases include: Johnny Cash, Vol. keting, and international. signed to CBS via a special agree- III; Johnny Duncan, Vol. II; John- The day-to-day operations ofgree of homework and thorough ment withthe Cuban govern- ny Paycheck, Vol. II; Charlie Rich, the publicity department are re- preparation thatis done on be- ment. As the first Cuban act to Vol.IV; Tammy Wynette, Vol. garded as an integral part of thehalf of each artist and each re- attain U. S. exposure in two dec- IV; Marty Robbins, Vol.IV; Joe overallmarketing operationsat lease, accounts for the continued ades, the group stopped at the Stampley; and Sonny James. Columbia Records. They include success enjoyed by Columbia.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Avail (Continued from page 61) Walter Yetnikoff (Continued from page 33) ittle RSO had a ours-David Crosby and Graham ment system in the business. But carry our own weight and more. n and became a Nash. Finally-and thanks to the it doesn't stop here, for we're a Finally in this context, there is le business in a quietaggressivenessofMickey youth oriented business and our a magic, a feel, a passion about may have suf- Eichner, we have just concluded a programs to enable the younger this businesswhichoutsiders ighyears,but contract with a lady who Ifeel is peopleintheorganizationto don't understand and which can awakening nowone of the greatest voices inall move ahead, with appropriate fi- be lost as the industry becomes can take issue )f pop music ... Gladys Knight ... nancial rewards, must continue to more of a business -business, or in the words of a recent New York in the country Operating Style be responsive to the requirements nrough label ac- of the company and the aspira- Times review, "a business deal set Finally, I want tosay a few a third tions of our younger executives. to music." Numbers are great and ecome words about how we must always I said earlier that optimism is awe can't live without them, but iustry in a very envision-and practice-our op- )nsider the well - healthypointofview,and I the music and the excitement it who must be erating style. There's been a long meant it.But cautious optimism generates is what keeps most of ttractive growth standingphrase-aleft-handed may be even a healthier point of us vital. There's been a growing compliment if you will, that char- isindustry; and view. Despite my rosy view of the trend towards greediness in some iy to climb on acterizesusasthe "CBS Ma-future, there are two cautionary quarters-the desire for the big chine." Although itrefers to our thoughts which come to mind- score by a waning artist, the pre- or the platinum professionalism, our muscle and v come of age as one for the short term and one dominance of the money over the here simply will the fact that we can sell more rec- for the long term. For the short music. The eye on the buck over ords than any other company, I've term, we still have a major por- the career. I think I am one of the for those who never liked that description. We the ants while tionof the year aheadofus. first to say that while an artist's are anything but a nameless, face- isto communicate, 1r by .. . Though we have solved many of primary job less mechanism ... Growth our problems, we still have a big thereisno reason he or she ivision the con- Vision job to do in1978. I know we shouldn't be very amply rewarded ent of our artist And it's exactly the same withhave been through a tough six for doing it well. I hope that we people.The young- months, but we've got to be moreare the leading company to see think I have to our own that we're going ster in the back room who wants up and more vibrant than everto it that artists are treated fairly in money terms as well as musi- arch out unique - to be a salesman. . . the career tocapitalizeon theproduct artists and that woman who wants to know thatwhich is coming. A few minutes cal and career terms. But it does get aggravating when cash on the it will as always, she can aspire to a senior execu- ago I spoke about people. We line becomes the sole and only ity.You'llhear tive level . . . the minority em- have added a great many people issue. I can't tell you how many tall week long. ployee who wants to know that as a company to keep up with our talk for a minute there is no limit to where he ormarketing and sales needs-our calls we receive, and reject, by iings. From time she can go. We've had the vision head countisup. But this can the way, from talent purveyors )een accused of to create an environment where only be justified if each and every whose artists should be grateful 's from our com- these dreams can be achievable one of us produces. CBS Records and happy where they are, but it's our competi- realities. As busy as we are, we've is not and will not be a civil serv- who would like to raise the ante en making those maintainedanintimacy whereice bureaucracy or aperpetual rather than enhance the career. d theyshould there's time enough to care. home for those of us who don't I started this morning by talking isle we're never about where we've come from, what we've been through. A cru- ilty about being M. Richard Asher (Continued from page 66) hould know that cial element in the mix of where we are today has been the atti- n think of, we've CrystalGlobe Award means 5 ada,England,Brazil,Australia, tude of our parent company, CBS 1 by the artists or million album unit sales outside France, Germany, Argentina, ives. They didn't the United States. Spain and Mexico, and the best Inc. Many of us remember, quite cord companies We have had major interna-combined force of record com-vividly, a time when we felt more likeillegitimatechildrenrather careers any fur - successwithColumbia/ panies in Scandinavia. We're tional than full-fledged members of the hat we were able Epicartistslike Meatloaf, Eddiethere, or close now in many of Taylor, or Billy Money and Elvis Costello in Can-those places, but we're going to family. But that time is long past, and today the oppositeistrue. id & Fire, or Boz . . . Billy Joel in Europe, Ja- become even better. ada . We're hardly orphans anymore- countless others. pan and Australia . . . . with Third .. .. we're going to keep in fact, we are more like favorite y sensed our vi - Cheap Trick in Japan . . . . Meat - on attracting, training and keep- to tell you now loaf went platinum in Canada be- ing the best record people in thesons and daughters. Throughout to continue to be fore he made gold in the United world outside the United Statesthe period that I have been at lever going to be States. His first album in England for our CBS Records International this job we've received all of the support from top CBS manage- . .. But we will went silver-and, forreally big family. ery aggressive. If numbers-is quadruple platinum Fourth . . . . we're going to ment that could be asked for. iy rumors lately, in Australia. become the best and most tech- CBS management hassupplied nfirm them right What can you expect from your nologically advanced record and the massive funds, which we have thesigning of CRI partners in thecoming tape manufacturers allover theneeded to expand our facilities we didn't just sit months? international world . . . . maybe not only inthis country but in our convention First .... we'll give you half ornot by 1980, becausein some places such as Brazil, Holland, the )ver a year of dis- more of Walter Yetnikoff's billion places the competition has many U.K. and elsewhere. As impor- you today that dollarsinsales and you won't years head start on us ... but not ded a long term have to wait until 1980 (as Walter too long after that. We're there tantly, we have also received this cords for country predicted) to get it. CRI will de-already in some places, and we same support in the artistic area. driguez. On the liverahalfbilliondollars and aimtobe thereinallplaces We would never have been able there are three more insales in 1979. I'm sure where we operate by 1985. to go after, sign and break the feel very strongly John Backe and Walter are mak- Last and most important, we're major talents that we have in the t we believe is a ing notes on this . . .. That's OK,going to continue to develop in-past few years wereitnot for single that you'll John and Walter, just get those ternational stars for the world, in- that help. And the tangible help I'm proud to an - bonus checks ready .... because cluding the United States . . . . provided is only part of that story. ping ofMarilyn we'll do it. and we're going to do itat an There has been something else lyDavis,Jr. The Second . . . . we are going to increasing rate. Heatwave is just which is much harder to articulate I'm going to tell increaseorestablishour CBS the beginning. We have in CBS ed StephenStills dominance in every major record the creativity and the coordina- -an eager willingness to share oduce a double- market in the world and most oftion to cross over which is bound risks with us, and there have been . They've had two the minor ones where we operate. to attract and permit us to de- plently of risks, an understanding their own in the By the end of 1980, we will havevelop the best artists in the world of what we are trying to do, a half. Now they're the best record company in Car- . . . . the whole world. belief in our future.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com RECORD WORLD GSPEL Exhibits, Workshops Key CBA Meet Word To Bow Offices Bailey, 'Street Level' By VICKI BRANSON In L.A., Nashville SetDistributionPact II DENVER-The Christian Book- in foreign languages as well as WACO, TEXAS - Word Inc. NASHVILLE-Jack Bailey, head sellers Convention held here July exhibitors from England. has announcedplansto open of GME Radio Productions here, 16-21covered every aspectof Many book publishers and rec- branch production offices in both recently announced a new pact the Christian bookstore and pro- ord as manufacturersoffered Nashville and Los Angeles within with the syndicated "Street Level" vided retailers an insight to most much as 65 percent off on orders the next few months. A&R vice radio show for distribution of the Christian authors, publishers, placedduringtheconvention, president Buddy Huey said that progressiverockgospelmusic artists,religious leaders and in-while others offered free freight Mike Blanton will open the Nash- show. In a simultaneousan- dustry personnel. or free gifts with larger orders. ville office on August 1 and serve nouncement the formation of a When Bill Moore and Kenneth According toseveralsuppliers, as east coast production coordi- new firm, Bailey Media, was also Taylor recognized a need for amany bookstores will allow their nator. After Blanton's move, Gary made public. forumamongChristianbook- stock to deplete so they can at- Whitlock will join the a&r divi- Bailey has headed GME Radio storesandorganizedthefirst tend the convention, learn about sion in Waco to assume the re- Productions for two years. GME Christian Booksellers Association new products, and place the bulksponsibilities for west coast ac- syndicates Paul Baker's "A Joyful Convention in 1950, the attend-of their orders with the exhibit- tivities. Noise" and the"Artists Alive" ance at that convention consisted ors present. Plans are for Whitlock to open live -concertseriesfor Bee Jay of 279 registrants and 48 exhibit- All areas of the country were theLos Angelesofficeinthe Studios in Orlando. ors. This year's 28th Annual CBA represented by buyers.Lagos, springof1979. The plansfor Bailey Media will be handling Convention boasted 1127 buyers, Nigeriawasalso represented. branchproductionoffices has all of the distribution and quality 715 exhibitors and approximately Sam Kolo, buyer for the 29 Chal- beeninpreparationfor some control for "Street Level" while 8000 registrants. The convention lenge bookstores in Lagos, feels time. The planisdesigned to promotionandplacementre- is the largest exhibit ever sched- that Christian books are in great strengthenthe company'srela- sponsibilitieswillremainwith uled at Denver's Currigan Hall. demand in his country. "I believe tionships with the artists, man- Parable Productions, the parent Exhibits ranged from book pub- we do about $100 million worth agers and producers. ministry of the show. lishers, distributors, combination of business in a year with Chris- Huey feels that although Word book and record manufacturers, tianbooks," he said "We sell isfollowing a concept that has GlorySound Sets leather goods, exhibits by lectur- some records, but most of our been used for some time in the ers, authors and religious leaders, sales are in books. I have placed a record industry as a whole, the 'Noah' Musical and included publishers of books (Continued on page 70) Waco based company is believed II DELAWARE WATER GAP, PA. to be the first gospel recording LewKirby,directorofGlory- complex to establish both eastern. Sound, has announced the CONTEMPORARY n and western offices. availability of a new concept in & INSPIRATIONAL kJ SPEL BlantonreturnstoNashville musicals for church use. after having been with Word for Entitled "Noah," the half- 14 months inthe Waco office. hour work isanadaptionof AUG. JULY 20 17 PILGRIMS PROGRESS 5 22 THE BILL GAITHER TRIO/ Whitlock, a native of Los Angeles, a segment of "It's A Brand New Impact 3495 1 1 MIRROR has been a member of the Word World," an animatedmusical EVIE TORNQUIST/Word WBS 21 14 THIS IS NOT A DREAM 8735 PAM MARK/Asian 1003 marketing team for the last year, featureairedseveraltimes on 1 3 FOR HIM WHO HAS EARS TO 22 15 THE LADY IS A CHILD serving as public relations coor- NBC -TV'sseriesofafter -school HEAR REBA/Greentree R 3486 dinator. Huey will remain in Wa- "Special Treats." 23 24 GLYNNA SESSIONS KEITH GREEN-Sparrow 1015 co 3 5 MANSION BUILDER Chrism 7806 tocontinueadministration A performanceof"Noah" 2ND CHAPTER OF ACTS/ 24 26 SAIL ON work of all record production and requires a youth choir, four child Sparrow 1020 THE IMPERIALS/Dayspring DST publishing.In 4 4 GENTLE MOMENTS 4006 (Word) addition, he will actors and two adults. Scenery for EVIE TORNQUIST/Word WST 25 28 I'M NOT RELIGIOUS -1 JUST personally oversee the produc- the playisprovided by an 88 - 8714 LOVE THE LORD 5 2 HAVE YOU KISSED ANY SCOTT WESLEY BROWN/ tion of several key artists on the frame, fullcolor filmstrip using FROGS TODAY? Sparrow 1018 Word family of labels. stills from the TV show. JOE REED/House Top 706 26 23 THIS IS ANOTHER DAY 6 6 HOME WHERE I BELONG ANDREA CROUCH/Light 5683 B.J. THOMAS/Word WST 6571 (Word) 7 7 A LITTLE SONG OF JOY FOR 27 31 STEPHANIE BOOSHADA House Top 705 MY LITTLE FRIENDS EVIE TORNQUIST/Word 8745 28 35 LIVE IN SWEDEN WITH THE CHORALENIA SPELTIME 8 8 EMERGING PHIL KAEGGY BAND/New DANNIEBELLE/Sparrow 1019 By VICKI BRANSON Song NS 004 29 25 OUT IN THE OPEN 9 11 SONG IN THE AIR DOGWOOD/Lamb & Lion 1035 Caelix Records,adivisionof Triangle Records,Inc.,recently PHIL KAEGGY/Star Song 005 (Word) announced the signing of Imago Dei, a "jazz" gospel music group 10 12 LAUGHTER IN YOUR SOUL 30 27 WE'LL TALK IT OVER JAMIE OWEN/Light 5631 JIMMY SWAGGART/Jim 127 from Bedford, Indiana. Their first albumistitled "Where Is Your (Benson) (Word) God" . . . House Top Records has announced the signing of Steve 11 9TELL 'EM AGAIN 31 29 LIVE FROM NASHVILLE DALLAS HOLM & PRAISE,/ JIMMY SWAGGART/Jim 126 Roseberry to an exclusive recording contract. Steve's first album on Greentree R 3480 (Word) the House Top label will be released in late fall. 12 13 FORGIVEN 32 32 SINGING A NEW SONG DON FRANCISCO/NewPax NP ANITA BRYANT/Word 8785 Triangle Records, Inc. has announced the release of David Ford's 33042 33 33 RAINBOW EXPRESS second vocal album, "Peace Like A River" ... The Chords, a contem- 13 10 MUSIC MACHINE JOHN & PHYLISS MILLER/ CANDLE/Bridwing BDWG 2004 Joysong 33046 porary gospel group, will be at QCA Records' studio August 14 to put 14 21 LIVE IN LONDON 34 - AMY the finishing touches on their second album on QCA's New Day label ANDREA CROUCH & THE AMY GRANT/Myrrh MSB 6586 DISCIPLES/Light LSX 5717 (Word) . . . Your Place, Inc., a music distribution company, has recently pro- (Word) 35 - CHANCE duced a pilot radio program entitled "His Music." Jeff Jeffrey, presi- 15 19 FRESH SURRENDER CHRIS CHRISTIAN/Myrrh 6600 THE ARCHERS/Light LSB 5707 36 36 WENDELL dent of Your Place, Inc., feels the program is designed to broaden the (Word) WENDEL BURTON/Lamb & spectrum of radio programming to include such things as choral 16 20 BREAD UPON THE WATER Lion LL 1036 KEN COPELAND/Ken Copeland 37 - DIFFERENT WORLD OF works. The program features interviews of gospel music writers, lyri- Productions KCP 1005 GARY S. PAXTON/NewPax cists, ' ;-.,rra.,gers and their music. The host and interviewer of the 33005 17 18 WINDOW OF A CHILD 30 minute prc).,ram is Ragan Courtney. SEAWIND/CTI 5007 38 - JUST AS I AM 18 22 IN CONCERT TOM NETHERTON/Word 8690 The Gospel Hi-lites are the latest artists to join the family of Inspir- THE FLORIDA BOYS/Canaan 39 - SWEET COMMUNION 9814 (Word) KAREN LAFFERTY/Maranatha ational Sounds, home of the new "P.G.M." Their first album, "People 19 16 ALLELULIA 037 Is A Funny Thing," was written, arranged and produced by Milbert THE BILL GAITHER TRIO/ 40 - CROSSFIRE Impact R 3408 LIMPIC & RAYBURN/Myrrh 6595 "Doc" MacKenzie.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com CBA Convention (Continued from page 68) 550,000 order with one book pub- rett, MerrillWomach, Norma G SPEL lisher and about $10,000 with an- Zimmer,Karen BurtonMains, other. The need is very strong in EvelynChristenson,LuisPalau, my country for Christian mater- Calvin Miller, James E. Johnson, ial." Dr.Charles R.Swindoll, Edwin ALBUM PICKS The exhibits were closedto H. Palmer, Dr. Gene A. Getz, and the general public due toIRS Anne Ortlund. HAPPY MAN regulations.Kolo's stores are Entertainment includedMerill B. J. THOMAS-Myrrh MSB 6593 CBA non-member stores. Womach duringtheThursday Thomas follows his Grammy winning al- bum "Home Where I Forthoseinterestedinthe evening banquet, along with a Belong" with ten "how to" of Christian booksell- large number of autograph part- selections (six written by Archie Jordan) ing, there were workshops cover- iesheldinthe varioushotels which express the feelings which allow ing such subjects as "Beginningwhich featuredartists' perform- him to be a "Happy Man." Production is A ChristianBookstore;""Sales ances as well as various authors sensitive yet strong, as are vocals. Best cuts include "From The Start," "Bridge Of Counselors;" "Sales Forecast- who distributedcomplimentary ing;" "How To Evaluate A New copies of their books. The enter- Love" and the title cut. Product;" "How To Sell Bibles;"tainment highlightof the con- SOULED OUT "Types Of BusinessStructure;"vention was a youth program TEDDY HUFFAM AND THE GEMS-Canaan CAS 9829 "BudgetingIn A RetailStore;" presented by Word, Inc., inorrdthe nowt This six member group emotes energy on 'UnderstandingBookstoreFin- "Bounce." The "Bounce"pro- the opening cut, "Till He Comes," then ' ances;" "Advertising And Promo- gram featured the talents of B. J. moves smoothly into a sensitive ballad, tion For A Bookstore;" "Process- Thomas, Mike Warnke, Evie "Oh, What A Sunrise," showcasing the ing Income Merchandise"; "Tools Tornquist, and was video-taped versatility which makes them one of gos- Of A Retail Manager;" "The Suc- forfutureuse.The "Bounce" pel's favorite groups. Production by Ken cessful StoreIn A SmallCity," program admitted only those per- Harding enhances all their talents, allow- and many other useful topics. sons 16 years and under, and ing them to shine on all cuts. Generalsessionspeakersin- included free T-shirts and other cluded Dr. Margaret Wold, Dr. promotional give-aways for those NOT JUST A COINCIDENCE Herbert Lockyer,Sr.,EthelBar- present. TRUTH-Paragon PR 33040 Truth is an extremly talented 19 member group (four females and 15 males)di- SOUL & rected by Roger Breland. Various group members play guitar, horns, drums, piano SPIRITUALGOSPEL and other instruments to complete their tremendous sound. Voices blend perfectly AUG JULY 20 23 COME ON IN, THE SINGING on such cuts as "Perfect Peace" and "Hey 22 5 IS FINE I'm A Believer." 1 1 LIVE AT CARNEGIE HALL THE BRIGHT STARS/Nashboro JAMES CLEVELAND/Savoy 7014 7192 (Arista) 21 22 LIVE IN DETROIT THE MELODIES IN ME 2 2 WHEN JESUS COMES GOSPEL MUSIC WORKSHOP OF SARAH JORDAN POVVELL/ AMERICA MASS CHOIR/ HONEYTREE-Myrrh MSB 6591 Savoy 1445 (Arista) Savoy 7106 (Arista) According to Honeytree's liner notes, this 3 4 IS THERE ANY HOPE FOR 22 17 THE GOSPEL SOUL OF TOMORROW HOUSTON PERSON/Savoy album tells the story of music in her life, REV. JAMES CLEVELAND & 14471 (Arista) how it affected her, and how it has be- CHARLES FOLD SINGERS 23 20 THE COMFORTER VOL. III/Savoy 7020 (Arista) EDWIN HAWKINS/Birthright come an expression of her inner faith. The 4 3 TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT BRS 4020 ;Ranwood) album isin story form from the first cut THE GOSPEL KEYNOTES/ 24 21 TAKE HIM AT HIS WORD Nashboro 7187 BIBLEWAY RADIO CHOIR/ to the last, and must be listened to as 5 6 MAMA PRAYED FOR ME Savoy 14459 (Arista. such to be fully appreciated. THE SENSATIONAL WILLIAMS 25 24 HOW FAR IS HEAVEN BROTHERS/Savoy 14462 REV. JULIUS CHEEKS/Savoy ,Arista) 14486 (Arista) ;Nam GOSPEL FIRE 6 9 SINGING IN THE STREETS 26 - I'LL KEEP ON HOLDING ON THE PILGRIM JUBILEE MYRNA SUMMERS/Savoy 14483 THE GOSPEL KEYNOTES-Nashboro 7202 SINGERS/Nashboro 7198 (Arista) Produced byNashboro's ace producer 7 8 SPECIAL APPEARANCE MIR 27 25 WHERE HE LEADS REV. ISSAC DOUGLAS/Creed REV. WI LL I NGHAM /Nashboro Shannon Williams, this collectionis yet 308 (Nashboro) 7193 MEM another in the long line of ear pleasing 8 5 LOVE ALIVE 28 32 LIVE IN SWEDEN WALTER HAWKINS & LOVE DANNIEBELLE WITH THE Keynote products. Production is relatively CENTER CHOIR/Light 5686 CHORALENIA/Sparrow 1019 simple, allowing vocals and lyric content (Word) 29 35 TAKE YOUR BURDENS TO THE 9 7 JOY! to excel on such tunes as "A Train Bound REV. MILTON BRUNSON LORD THOMPSON COMMUNITY VERNARD JOHNSON; Glori 1042 For Glory" and "God Has Smiled On Me." CHOIR/3078 (Nashboro) 30 33 THE MIGHTY NUMBER THE CBS TRUMPETEERS/HSE 10 1 1 PRAY FOR ME DR. MORGAN BABB/Nashboro 1499 SAYIN' IT WITH LOVE 7194 31 36 I'M GOING AWAY STEVE CAMP-Myrrh MSB 6604 THE WEEKS SISTERS/HSE 1513 11 12 DONALD VAILS CHORALEERS Savoy/7019 (Arista) 32 28 MARGARET, JOSEPHINE, Camp combines his writing skills with his 12 14 JESUS IS COMING BERNICE vocal talents on this package. Tunes range THE SENSATIONAL THE ANGELIC GOSPEL NIGHTENGALES/ABC/ SINGERS/Nashboro 7196 from up -tempo with alittlerinky tink Peacock 29232 33 30 NOW AND FOREVER piano on "Sayin'It With Love" to the 13 10 SINCE I LAID MY BURDENS THE PILGRIM JUBILEE soft,ultra -sincere sounds of "Me." All DOWN SINGERS/Nashboro 7181 1HE SWAN SILVERTONES/ 34 27 AN EVENING WITH cuts are excellent prospects for contempo- Savoy 14468 (Arista) SLIM AND THE SUPREME rary formats. The message here is as clear 14 13 NOW! ANGELS/Nashboro 7195 THE KINGS TEMPLE CHOIR/ 35 29 PEACE BE STILL as vocals rounding out the totaleffect. Creed 3083 (Nashboro) REV. JAMES CLEVELAND/Savoy 15 18 LIVE FROM EUROPE 14076 (Aristal APPEARING TONIGHT CLEOPHUS ROBINSON/ 36 40 JUDGMENT DAY Nashboro 7197 THE FABULOUS LUCKETT WENDY BAGWELL & THE SUNLITERS-Canaan 16 19 LIVE AND DIRECT BROTHERS/HSE 1496 CAS 9831 THE MIGHTY CLOUDS OF JOY/ 37 - HE'LL MAKE EVERYTHING Thishighlyrespected teamofsingers, ABC/Peacock AB 1038 ALRIGHT 17 26 LIVE IN LONDON THE B.C. & M. CHOIR/Savoy writers, and musicians applies its familiar ANDREA CROUCH & THE 14475 (Arista) "country" style of gospel music to older DISCIPLES/Light LSX 5717 38 34 THESE ARE THE DAYS (Word) DOROTHY LOVE COATES/Savoy tunes as well as new ones on this album. 18 15 FIRST LADY 14466 (Arista) Vocal harmony blends well withtight, SHIRLEY CAESAR/Road Show 39 37 PHASE I RS 744 (United Artists) J.C. WHITE/Savoy 14467 (Arista) precise production to deliver the sounds 19 16 THIS IS ANOTHER DAY 40 38 DON'T MAKE WAR of such cuts as "If You Don't Like Shout - ANDREA CROUCH/Light 5863 HARRISON JOHNSON/Nashboro (Word) 3080 in'."

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com RECORD WORLD INTERNATIONAL GERMANY CANADA By JIM SAMPSON By ROBERT CHARLES-DUNNE MUNICH - Polydor International president and Polygram VP Dr. TORONTO - WHERE HAVE ALL THE HIPPIES GONE: Georgia Werner Vogelsang has announced the second major shake-up in the Straight, an underground Vancouver rag ten years ago, is helping to West German Polygram companies in one year. On October 1, cur- foster something unique on the coast these days. A highly successful rent Phonogram president Ossi Drechsler will become executive VP "Battle Of The Bands" saw several deserving musicians win everything of Deutsche Grammophon Ges., the Polydor company in Germany. from equipment to photo sessions to free studio time. It workedso Richard Busch remains DGG prexy, Reinhard Stehn stays as senior well in fact, that GS is now planning a special concert for the early VP. Drechsler's successor at Phonogram will be Roland Kommerell, fall, also to feature up and comers. Meanwhile, GS's house band, The now VP of Polydor International. Further, on November 1 Wolfgang Explosions (consisting entirely of GS staffers), has recorded "Wilson, Arming will leave DGG after three years in Hamburg and "return Lucas & Bruce" on the GS label, an ode to three cons who leda pen home" to Vienna, joining the management of the Austrian Polygram revolt in B.C. a few years back in which a social worker was killed. national organization. Arming told RW that Drechsler will take over It's an impassioned plea to the powers that be calling for changes in his artist & product responsibilities at DGG. In September, an an-the solitary confinement sections of Canadian pens. Also, several punk nouncement is expected naming new heads of the DGG distribution acts and various punters helped celebrate Canada Day by joining with and production departments, which had been filled temporarily by the Anarchist Party of Canada (Groucho-Marxist) for a Smash The Busch and Arming respectively. State rally. WEA Germany managing director and WEA International VP Siggi Loch has named his marketing and administration chief Klaus Oil- MUTINY IN THE U.S.: Max Webster was awarded gold for their mann assistant MD. 011mann also becomes assistant MD for distribu- "High Class In Borrowed Shoes" album after a recent appearance at an outdoor date with Genesis here in Toronto. The band has also sold tion of WEA wholly owned subsidiary Record Service. Named Record Service asst. MD for manufacturing is Friedrich C. Coch. Loch notes out several U.S. headlining dates and has done several dates with Cheap Trick and REO Speedwagon, two great bills we'd love to see that Record Service started as a warehouse and distribution facility for up here. WEA and RCA. In the last two years, annual manufacturing capacity jumped to 12 million Ips, making Record Service an increasingly im- MUSICAL CHAIRS: Dave Charles has resigned as PD of Q107 in portant supplier for all continental European WEA companies. Capa- (Continued on page 73) cityis expected to double by 1980. Because of the international connection, Record Service now gets a supervisory board, including WEA managing directors Ben Bunders (Benelux), Bernard de Bosson (France), Gunther Zitta (Austria) and board chairman Loch plus Barry ENGLAND Stanley of WEA International. By PHILIP PALMER

MORE MUSICAL CHAIRS: Ingo Kleinhammer has quit as Intercord LONDON - Although he has now formulated plans for his own marketing chief, but stays with the company as consultant for the label, to be handled by the WEA Group on a worldwide basis, Nick remainder of his two year contract or at least until a successoris Mobbs, the former A&R boss at EMI Records, does not expected to found . . . RCA's Han's Georg Baum has split up his international launch the label until October. The record company is called the product management department: former Phonogram promotion man Automatic Record Company and is based at 5 Avery Row, London W1, Wolfgang Riehl now handles product from North America and Eng- where Mobbs will be assisted by Chris Harwood. Mobbs, who also land, while Jimi Boyks covers all other foreign material, both menplans to form his own music publishing company, said that as yet no working under Manfred Helms. acts had been signed to the label. ARIOLA, EMI ELECTROLA LEAD CHART SHARES: According to the SALES: Singles showed a 19.6 percent production increase to 18.7 trade magazine Musikmarkt, four companies dominated the semi- percent and a 39.8 percent value increase on 8.7 million pounds in official German singles chart during the firsthalf of 1978. Ariola the first quarter figures published by the British Phonographic In- (including Hansa) controlled a staggering 31.5percent of singles dustry (BPI). However, albums, although up in value by 7.5 percent action, followed by EMI Electrola (19 percent), DGG/Polydor (17 per- to 31.7 million pounds, declined in volume by 8.7 percent to 17.7 cent) and Phonogram (11.5 percent). Wings, Vader Abraham and million copies. The total value of the market amounted to 48.7,up by Andrea Juergens had the top singles. On the album charts, EMI led ten percent on 1977, while the retail price index climbed by nine with over 20 percent, followed by Ariola (18.5 percent), Phonogram percent. (14.5 percent), DGG/Polydor (14 percent), CBS (9percent), K -Tel (8.5 percent) and Arcade (7 percent). FIGURES: The Polygram Group throughout the world increased its turnover by six percentlast year to atotalof 1,900 million Deutschemarks (475 million pounds) andin the group statement, CBS UK Pacts with Shelley & Robertson president Coen Solleveld revealed this figure representsan increase of 13 percent if the effect of the movements in currency exchanges rates during the year are discounted. SIGNINGS AND ACQUISITIONS: After a short spell under license with Anchor Records, Real Records, formed by Dave Hill and Bryan Morrison, has switched to WEA on a worldwide basis. First release under the new deal will be a single by the Strangeways entitled "Show Her You Care," and future releases will bea solo album by former New York Doll' and Heartbreakers member Johnny Thunders, which also features Steve Jones and Paul Cook of the Sex Pistols, Phil Lynott, Steve Marriott as well as members of the Only Ones and Hot Rods, and product by the Slits and anew band fronted by Chrissie Hynde. . . . Seymour Stein of Sire Records has signed his second British band to the label, The Squares. The band will debut with the Tommy Erdleyi produced single "No Fear"... Sparta Florida Music Group has signed the publishing rights to the fast breaking single by Jilted John following a deal made with Rapid Recordsboss Tosh Ryan and Mike Berry of Sparta Florida. The worldwidepublish- CBS Records UK managing director Maurice Oberstein (center)ispictured with Peter ing contract includesall Shelley (left) and Colin Robertson following the signing of a deal whereby CBS will original material to the firstJilted John handle worldwide production and licensing for a new company formed by the pair. album on EMI International. Shelley, one of the original founders of Magnet Records, and Robertson, manager of Sparta Florida has also concluded negotiations with Hereward CBS acts the Dead End Kids and Flying Squad, will be responsible for signing new talent to the company and product will appear on the CBS label with a special logo Kaye, formerly with Tom Robinson in Cafe Society, fora worldwide credit. (Continued on page 73)

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com :ords Enters A New Era England (Continued frompage 72) By PHILIP PALMER music publishing deal. Kaye is currently in the studio recording his "The Pyethat firmlybelieve that the coming solo album for EMI. le cold"isan months will see a concerted effort Other major signings to Sparta Florida include a deal with Jazz the ATV Group being made by the company to Summers, manager of the Late Show. . . . The United Artists distrib- and the author capture a greater share ofthe uted Pepper label has signed new band Harlow and a debut single, e Records chair- album record market. "Harry De Mazzio," produced by Dennis Taylor, will be released in nin,is quick to To this end, Gary Luddington, August. ... The entryof the Marks and Spencer chain into the music he company is currentlymanaging directorof industry with its own St. Michael labelis expected to be made in new era in the the ATV licensing division,is to September with the launch of a mid -price label and a number of become marketingdirectorof cassettes. Pye Records, effective September A number of record companies, Polydor, Pye, CBS and Phonogram, t Target 1. A marketing executive of some are understood to have supplied product for compilation packages isheraldedin years experience,albeitfrom and artists include Rod Stewart, Johnny Mathis, Andy Williams, Bert ment of Derek outside the music industry, Ben- Kaempfert and Charlie Rich. . . . Glasgow based group The Zones ng director UK, jaminfeels thatLuddington's who recently toured the UK with Magazine, have been signed to the financialexpert appointment willprovide fresh Arista label and debut with "Sign of the Times." ATV Group to marketing impetus, particularly in SPLIT: The licensed repertoire division of EMI Records, headed by ay operation of the album market, and said that managing director Alan Kaupe has been split in two with Colin Burn rds operation. there are many advantages 10 be acting as general manager of Bronze, MAM, Purple, Rak, Rocket, joint managing gained by bringing in new mar- Splash, Fantasy, Salsoul and Stax, while Mike Harvey will be respons- Woydais now ketingskillsfromoutsidethe ible for Island, Motown, MCA and the EMTV album series. thecompany's industry. In addition, a new a&r and artist development department will be growing video Luddington fillsthe postleft set up within the division and a new head for the department will be onthecorn- vacant by Jack Boyce, the former made shortly. lalaffairs, while Pye marketing boss. on the various APPOINTMENT: Billy Lawrie has been named international a&r Reporting to Honey, Ludding- manager of Island Records, a newly created post with talent acquisi- ?es. tonis believed to form pact of tion responsibilities for both the record and music publishing com- h Pye has been a new team which Honey is keen panies. Reporting to Island Records boss Chris Blackwell, Lawrie's Juring the past to develop as part of an overall first major project will be recent signing Steve Gold, who now fronts mportant album strengthening of the Pye Records his own band. imin and Honey operation. IN THE STUDIOS: David Dundat, whose first ever single, "Jeans On," became an international hit on the Chrysalis label', has been in

I (Continued from page 72) the AIR Recording studios laying down tracks for his second album, "Vertical Hold." The album was produced by Dundas with Jon Kelly ie will still be acting as a consultant to the station and Graham Preskett along with executive produced Kate Hawthorne. I others. No replacement is expected, with MD Bill NEWS FROM THE EAST: One of the Middle East's major recording g a committee of staffers which will make major artists, Fairouz made her debut in the UK at the London Palladium :hristian has been upped from the MD's chair atlast week to a packed house with tickets ranging from 30 to 100 to PD at sister station CITI-FM. The CBC network pounds. During her career, Fairouz has recorded 2000 songs, on 16 JO Minutes With A Bullet" has filled the host slot albums and 100 extended EPs, and her average sales are 100,000 , replacing Jim Millican, who has become the show's )ates has been upped at CBS to Ontario regional units. She has sold in excess of 10 million albums. ir, replacing CBS veteran Bud Borkovec who will be )usiness in the U. S. CFNY-FM's Terry McElligott has SUM -FM to replace the departing Steve Moore, who omas' CHLO. Steve Shannon has left Lethbridge'sENGLANEFS TP 25 vas MD in order to become an on -air talker again Y. Singles JS FROM TEMPTATION: We cannot resist the temp - bozos responsible for New Yawk, NY. Fort Worth's 1 YOU'RE THE ONE THAT I WANT JOHN TRAVOLTA & OLIVIA has sent to this column a rare and highly prized NEWTON-JOHN/RSO y Early Delbert McClinton With The Ron-Dels," 2 OH CAROL SMOKIE/Rak ie Mae," "Matilda" and the soon to be released 3 THE SMURF SONG FATHER ABRAHAM/Decca igle of "Somewhere There'll Be An Angel" and "Just 4 THE MAN WITH THE CHILD IN HIS EYES KATE BUSH/EMI You're Somebody." Partially recorded in the U.K. in 5 GREASE FRANKIE VALLI/RSO historic recording sees Delbert mix Tex-Mex shuf- 6 A LITTLE BIT OF SOAP SHOWADDYWADDY/Arista implicity and commercial pop stylings with just the 7 DANCING IN THE CITY MARSHALL HAIN/Harvest Les. And the Delbert fans at New Yawk, NY will just 8 NO ONE IS INNOCENT (A PUNK PRAYER BY RONALD BIGGS) til commercial release of the Ip. SEX PISTOLS/Virgin 9 ANNIE'S SONG JAMES GALWAY/RCA ARDLESS OF ACCURACY:Isittrue that the oft- 10 MIND BLOWING DECISIONS HEATWAVE/GTO Ner confirmed Concert In The Sky has now been 11 ROCK RULES OK VARIOUS ARTISTS/K-Tel September with Burton (Hold On I'm) Cummings 12 LIKE CLOCKWORK BOOMTOWN RATS/Ensign true that Polydor's Ontario branch is in the midst 13 AIRPORT MOTORS/Virgin ever the recently enforced dress code (no jeans and 14 RIVERS OF BABYLON BONEY M/Atlantic Je that GRT, with several new distribution deals in 15 MAKING UP AGAIN GOLDIE/Bronze ng up for a hiring spree which they hope will put 16 OUT OF THE BLUE ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA/Jet 17 (DON'T FEAR) THE REAPER BLUE OYSTER CULT/CBS /WEA big leagues here?Isit true that a local club 18 MISS YOU ROLLING STONES/Rolling Stones/EMI )Iementing his income by being on the welfare rolls? 19 RUN FOR HOME LINDISFARNE/Mercury UM received an advance copy of the "Sgt. Pepper" 20SUBSTITUTE CLOUT/Carrere/EMI ng one CFTR exec to place fuming midnight calls 21 USE TA BE MY GIRL O'JAYS/Phila. Intl. 22 BEAUTIFUL LOVER BROTHERHOOD OF MAN/Pye ass?Isit true that GRT's newly -thin Perry Goldberg 23 20 GIANT HITS NOLAN SISTERS/Target e the marital plunge? Isit true that several Canadian 24 DAVY'S ON THE ROAD AGAIN MANFRED MANN'S EARTH BAND/ to the Canuck branch of National Organization for Bronze arijuana Laws will not appear at NORML benefits for 25THE STRANGER BILLY JOEL/CBS it U.S. work permits? (Courtesy: Record Business)

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com New York, N.Y.(Continued from page 13) NARM Seeks Loans for Record Dealers week and once again put on a stellar performance at the Lone Star (Continued from page 3) "no control whatsoever over the

Cafe backed by as hard driving a band as we've heard in some time. iearned that SBA had refused a content of what they sell . . . ra- And to add to the festivities, at Monday night's late show none other loan to a wholesaler on the basis dio, TV andcable TV would than Elvis Costello jumped onstage to jam with McClinton on a fewof that regulation, NARM's Wash- seemtohave manyareasof songs (including "Don't Lie To Me"), only to be followed by Otis ington counsel had been trying to choice and discretion as to the Blackwell singing "Don't Be Cruel." Doc Pomus was also in the audi- persuade the government to re- use of the material transmitted." ence Monday night, as was pro wrestler Dusty Rhodes, who sat at vise its ruling. Also, SBA has financed six in- the same table with Costello. NARM objects to the interpre- vestment corporations in the mo- TWO ALL -BEEFPATTIES,SPECIAL SAUCE,LETTUCE, CHEESE, tation that sellers of records andvie industry, a move which NARM PICKLES, ONIONS ON A SESAME SEED BUN BLUES (WE GOT THE tapes should be put in the same sees as a "move to ignore the dis- SOFTBALL NEWS): That's what the King Hamburger himself, Atlantic category of those who create such tribution of ideas restriction." Studios' "Big Mac" McCollum was singing Tuesday night as the RW products. Sellers are "merely con- NARM counsel Charles Rutten- Flashmakers put his team to the test in Central Park only to lose a veying that product to the ulti-berg putitthis way to RW: "I heartbreaker 7-6, on a bum call by the ump. And on John Kostick's mate consumer," NARM told the justcan't understand thelogic 40th birthday besides. Mac, you should be ashamed of yourself for SBA. of the ruling. While I can see the treating an old man like that. See you August 29, if you can take an- So far, the SBA hasn't made a SBA might be concerned with giv- other whipping (in print, that is). policy change in the central of- ing loans to a store selling only fice, RW has learned. And sevreal religious tract records, or some- Also on the softball front, the Capricorn Peaches, having finished related SBA rulings have given thinglikethat, I think they've their season, have named Jeanie Moore as MVP for the year. Ms.NARM new hopes in the contro- really overshot their mark." Moore, who works in Capricorn's promotion department in Macon, versy. wound up with a .400 batting average for the season. Broadcast Loans D.I.Y.: Peter Gabriel Firstofall,SBA's ruling was Far Out Taps Tucker M.I.A.: John David Kalodner changed to permit loans to quali-MI LOS ANGELES - Willie Tucker WHO WAS THAT MASKED MAN? Unbeknownst to most in attend- fied applications for the construc- has joined Far Out Productions ance at Foreigner's show at the Las Vegas Convention Center last tion and expansion of radio, tele- asthe management/production week, the man behind the second drum kit during the encore of vision and cable television opera- company's west coast r&b pro- "Headknocker" was label boss and sometimes stick man Jerry Green- tions-who obviouslyfallina motion director. berg. The seventh member of the group joined Foreigner the following similar category of applicants. Tucker was most recently M.S. night in Fresno as well, making his first public appearances since he Moreover, NARM points out, Distributing's r&b Regional Pro- jammed with Yes (if you can believe that) two years ago. . . Key- there seems to be an even greater motion Director, and was previ- boardist/electronics wiz Larry Fastisreleasing his second Synergy inequity because while merchan- ously senior account executive at album, "Cords," this week. All copies of the album will be pressed disers of records and tapes have KJLH-FM. on clear vinyl except for djs which will be on standard black. The Ip will carry a $8.98 list price owing to production costs, an idea the (Continued from page 59) much improved Warner Bros. distributed ECM label will probably Entertainment Co. adopt in the near future ... Manhattan Transfer composed the sound- "We have what most independ- this time. track for David Bowie's forthcoming "Just A Gigolo" flick. . . Peter entcompaniesintherecord As for Koppelman himself, his Gabriel is currently looking for a keyboard player for his upcoming business do not have, a sound view of the future ofhis firm U.S. tour. Qualified musicians should apply at the Run It Management financialbase," hesaid."This callsformore growthinthe includes the tremendous financial directionsit offices . . . Could RSObe interested in a mutual distribution agree- has already taken, ment with Sesame Street Records fcr their "Sesame Street Fever" resources that Sam Lefrakhas, as well as expansions into film and the excellent banking rela- album? . . . Has Dobie Gray and Orleans been added along with and the ultimate acquisition or Robert Johnson to the roster of the new Ron Alexenburg label? . . . tionships that he has made avail- constructionof a full-fledged Will there be a Joni Mitchell/Charles Mingus album on Atlantic able to us. It includes the millions record company. before the end of the year? ... Elvin Bishop is back in the studio re- of dollarsin revenue generated "Ultimately, we would like to cording his next album, due for release in October. He's at the Auto- constantly by the publishing build anall-aroundentertain- mat and is producing himself ... Blondie's third LP, previewed here catalogues we havepurchased ment company, like an MCA, but last week, is set for release on September 1. It's titled "Parallel Lines." and are building through our staff people -orientedandinafirm The group's next national tour will begin October 1 . . . "01' Rag - of songwriters. It is this base that creative atmosphere," says Kop- arm's" ideel, Anthony Newley, will be seen twice on the Mery Griffin has made itpossible for us not pelman. Show during August, the first time being on Friday, August 4. On to have to worry about the pay- The same independent spirit Wednesday, August 16 Newley will guest host the show. roll if an individual project anchors the operating policy at doesn't succeed." Manhattan Recordsinworking with new acts. Soul Truth (Continued from page 54) Good Percentage "Oursoleintentionatthis Fortunately, albums produced point, says Bandier, "is to help THE SOUTH SHALL RISE AGAIN by The Entertainment Company establish new artists. We're not The importance of radio in the Middle Atlantic haverarelybeenunsuccessful. too worried about selling records states has been greatly overlooked. Virginia, As Klein putit,"Idon't know right now, even though we did North and South Carolina have been become very of many companies that on a rather well with Billy Falcon con- important breakout markets for the Washington/ percentage basis have as many sidering it was a first album and Atlanta markets; some of the leaders in this area successesas The Entertainment that when it was just starting to that deserve recognition are: Virginia: WENZ and Company." break,UA wassold,thereby Kleinisn'tmuch concerned ceasing activity temporarily." WANT (Richmond), WRAP and WOWI (Norfolk). North with complicated analysis of the Carolina: WGIV (Charlotte), WLLE (Raleigh), WAAA seasons for that batting average. Falcon LP (Winston-Salem), WQMG (Greensboro). South Caro- He considers the company he Now thatUnitedArtists is lina: WWDM-FM (Sumter), WPAL (Charleston). works for special, but aside from under its new ownership, Man- that, he says, "I always try simply hattan has re-released the Falcon WHERE THE ACTION IS to make a package of entertain- album, as well as works by other Chartmaker of the week is the Ohio Planys' ment, to make records that the new artists. "Obviously," added "Funk-O-Nots" hitting the r&b charts at #61 (bul- music listeningaudiencewill Bandier, "we would love for all let). Also premiering on the charts this week are: enjoy." of these artists to find immediate Lenny Williams #66 (bullet), O'Jay! #67 (bullet), Itis"just a matter of time," acceptance. However, we know Deodato #74, Sweet Cream #63 (bullet), and Deborah inKlein'sopinion,beforethe thiscan'talways happen, and firm expands into other forms of Washington #62 (bullet). we are prepared to stand behind musicbesidesthemainstream these people for as long asit (This column was prepared by Basil Nias) pop on which it mostly focuses at takes."

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com RECORD WORLD COUNTRY Howard Cash To Host Bowen Plans Expansion, Development resident CMA Awards Show Howard has NASHVILLE-Johnny Cash has To Strengthen MCA's Nashville Operations ) the position been selected to host the Coun- By WALTERCAMPBELL ?sident of the try Music Association's 12th an- NASHVILLE - Jimmy Bowen,"We must find a way to reach any, theartist nual awards show live from the newly appointed vice president that huge marketplace out there, booking firm, Grand Ole Opry House Monday and general manager of the Nash- that 25-50 audience. In the mean- ced. night, October 9. The 90 -minute ville operations for MCA Records, time what we have to do is make ias been with special, sponsored by Kraft, Inc., has assumed his new office with sure that our product is competi- nation for five willbe aired nationally by the ambitiousplansforexpansion tive with London, New York, L.A., lyvicepresi- CBS Television Network at 9:30 and development of the Nashville wherever they make records. We y in charge of p.m. eastern time, 8:30 central operations. must do pre -production. One of

!rations. In his time. "On an over-all basis, we're go- the big faults that I have found owardretains The specialis being produced ing to have a full staff here at inNashvilleisthe lack of pre- ase operations. by Bob Precht for Sullivan Pro- MCA Nashville," Bowen told RW, production. active in inter - ductionsanddirectedbyBill "and our first objective is to take Bowenalsoemphasizedthe activities,ac- Walker. Marty Ragaway and Don our current roster, the artists we importance of quality albums. "I ey, with the believe in, and back them prop- don't want albums with two sin- Epstein are writers for the show, ore worldwide erly in marketing, promotion, and gles and eight songs. I want one specialsfor and Bill Walker has been named we're also going to be very con- big album, and until we're hand- musical conductor. cerned that the product is up toed a great ablum, every cut in it date and competitive in the mar- (Continued on page 77) ketplace withallour artists.It seems likethe important thing Capitol Names Two VILLE REPRTwe've got torealizeisthat an artist is an artist." LL In Country Expansion The first move Bowen has made LOS ANGELES - Following the Questions that surely somebody must be asking inthe Nashville operations ex- -and answers too wittily? country division's recent realign- pansion isthe appointment of Q. Does Conway Twitty's son Jimmy (Jimbo) ment and the relocation of Capi- Nick Hunter as national promo- tol'scountrypromotionhead- plan to be a singer like dear old daddy? tion manager for MCA Nashville. A. No. Jimmy wants to be a baseball player. quarters from Nashville to Holly- Hunter was previously director ofwood, the field promotion staff He enters Vanderbilt University in the fall and by national promotion inNashville next spring he is tabbed to be a starting infielder has been expanded with the ad- for Playboy Records. ditionof tworegional country onthebaseball team. "Anyway," Jimmy says, "Nick's got a hell of a job cut "when Itry to singI sound like a bullfrog." promotionmanagers,PatKing out for him," Bowen said. "I think and Jack Pride. Ed Keeley, Capi- Q. Has Chet Atkins, the great guitarist, ever he cares about artists and cares ald record? tol's national country promotion about records when he works on director madetheannounce- owever," Chester insists, "I have one brass and two them, or he wouldn't be a part of ment. e wall of my den at home." the new staff. King, based inDallas,and w on the "Disc Jockey" movie that is supposed to "Chic Doherty (formerly vice Pride, based in Nashville, are now Dille? president of Nashville operations) supplementing the efforts of Cap- According to the producers, shooting will start in has agreed to stay and be a part itol's field promotion staff. Their nearby town of Franklin next Monday-and beof our team as vice president of specific dutieswillinvolveair- t. 1. Gary Collins, movie and TV actor, is in line for sales, MCA Nashville,"Bowen play, artist relations and sales and continued. "Chic has a long ca- marketing on behalf of Capitol's wealthy? reer insales andis one of the country artists and their product. most qualified people around." e recently told some friends: "I don't know ifI am Keeley pointed out that King ot, butI wouldn't sell myself for a million." Having been successfulasa and Pride will also help to ex- producer for artists such as Frank pandtheprofile money is being spent to launch Carlene Carter's ofCapitol's Sinatra, Dean Martin, and most countryactsinthe AOR and recently Roy Head, Mel Tiflis and MOR areas of radio airplay, and ,u the answer, but some industry people say the cost Sterling Whipple, Bowen stresses will be involved with key dealers /ertising, etc. could exceed $50,000. the importance of product qual- throughout the country, working (Continued on page 76) ity and production planning. (Continued on page 77)

"HEARTBREAKER" (prod.: MUNDOEARWOOD, "THINGSI'D DO DOTTIE WEST, "DOTTIE." Dottie Klein)(writers:D. Wol- IJJ FOR YOU" (prod.: Jay Collier) West's latest album isa collec-

2. Bayer Sager) (Songs Of LIJ (writer:M. Earwood)(Music 3tion of love songs which vary in iattan Island / Unichap- LLI West Of The Pecos, BMI) (2:24). pace, although the most effective BegoniaMelodies,BMI) Earwood's self -penned single 41ones seem to be ballads.Pro- I. Dolly sings aballad begins softly and builds in in- duced by Larry Butler, the sound bothfeelingand re - tensityintothechorusbut is full, using plenty of strings, a it as producer Gary Klein keeps the pace easy. The sim- piano and a steel guitar which des afull,clear sound. plicity of the song, along with adds a nice touch to all the cuts. electric guitars, a piano Earwood's strong vocals, gives Standouts include "Decorate Your stringskeep the mood this cut a pleasant, effective Conscience," "Who's Gonna Love thand easyasDolly feelin both sound and lyrics. Me Now," Larry Gatlin's "Broken

)5 what shouldbe an - A nice follow-up to "When I Lady,"and "Goodbye IsThe successful bid for both Get You Alone. GMC 104. Loneliest Word." UnitedArtists 'ry and pop acceptance. LA860-G. PB-1 1296.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com C UNTRY HOTLINE UNTRY RADIO ByMARIERATLIFF By CHARLIE DOUGLAS FICAP (Federation of International Country Air Personalities), under MOST ADDED CHART CONTENDERS president Mike Burger of WHOO, Orlando, will hold its second board Merle Haggard -- "It's Been A Great Afternoon" meeting of the year in New Orleans on the weekend of August 4-5. Billie Jo Spears -- "57 Chevrolet" They'll be meeting at the International American Inn under the aus- Charlie McCoy -- "Fair and Tender Ladies" pices of hosting station WWL . . . If ARB accomplishes nothing else, Randy Barlow -- "No Sleep Tonight" it causes a lot of people to move from one station to another, which Mel McDaniel -- "Bordertown Woman" is not always good. Several moves have already been made, more are in the offing and while I'm sorry for those who are involved, it Dolly Parton continues to delight sureis nice to be out of that mainstream for awhile. Having fallen the ear with her innovative approach under the axe twice, the last few years of all nighting have been ter- to music! "Heartbreaker" will break ribly comfortable, and while it's not recommended as a way to spend to the the rest of your life, it does afford one a small respite from the storm. Looking for people: Berry Burks, KHAK AM -FM, Cedar Rapids . . . sp:eadndryePoorsciesy establish Al Greenfield, KIKK, Houston has an upcoming opening for an all- following with "Love, Love, Love," night person . . . Burkhart/Abrams, 6500 River Chase, Circle East, already moving at KIKK, WPLO, WBAM, Atlanta is looking for some young, new talent. No phone calls . . . WTMT, WEMP, WAME, WPNX, WLOL, KLAK, WWL, New Orleans needs a bright, quick news director . . . Rod Mel McDaniel WVOJ, WSUN, KAYO, WHK, WTOD, WSDS, Hunter, KSON, San Diego is in the market for an MD afternoon per-

WMNI, KMPS, WTSO, KSOP, KRAK, KDJW. sonality. . . KBMYin Billings needs a news type and an air person- TV and movie star James Darren returns strongly ality. Contact Brian Bennett and no phones. Wade Douglas has crossed the street from KSON to KGB as week- as a recording artist with his RCA release, "Let end newsman ... Jack Reno leaving hospital soon to return to WLW, Me Take You In My Arms Again," now playing at Cincy. Jack has Hodgkins disease and while undergoing chemotherapy WINN, WAME, WPIK, WDEE (#31), KSOP, WIL, KCKN, suffered pneumonia and was in most serious condition, but is recov-

KENR, WJQS, WPLO, WTMT, KDJW, WDAF. ering . . . Sid Wood, KHAK, Cedar Rapids will be returning to work Ran Gurley's "True Love Ways" in the near future. He's presently at home recovering from a heart starting in the midwest (KFDI, attack ... Bill Hart at WJJD has an opening with the Plough outlet in Chicago . . . Mike Hoyer, KFGO, Fargo, was honored with a procla- WDAF); Ray Pillow's "Country Music mation and certified from Tennessee Governor Ray Blanton. Mike is Lovin' Cowboy" beginning in the credited as being the first air personality to organize a tour to Nash- southwest. ville. That was in 1963 and he's been taking at least a tour a year ever Don KiEE is doin' it right with "The since, which qualifies him for the First Annual Glutton For Punishment Feelings So Right Tonight" at KNIX, Award. WKDA, WVOJ, WIVK, WLOL, KFDI, WPNX, Art Lind has gone back to KMO, Tacoma as PD and will be doing the morning drive shift .. . Jay Edwards has moved into the GM chair Sandy Posey at WFEC, Harrisburg, Pa., joining the station from WSUS, Franklin, WMNI, KSO, WXCL, KRMD, WTSO, KAYO, KRAK, KDJW. N.J. Phil Young, WDAF, Kansas City, Mo., will be the emcee at the Monster Movers: Jim Ed Brown & Helen Cornelius, Fourth Annual Truck Drivers Country Music Awards show in Kansas Statler Brothers, Emmylou Harris. City on Sept. 9th. The show will headline Tom T. Hall. Phil does the truckers show on the station. Linda Cassidy showing action on the "Lonley Side of the Bed" at KRMD, WSDS, KVOO, KFDI, KRAK, WSLC, Nashville Report (Continued from page 75) KYNN, KDJW ; Rodney Lay's "Wild and Wooly Ways" playing Q. Has Jimmy Bowen, the new boss at MCA in Nashville, done any at WHK, KFDI, WPNX, WSDS, KSOP. producing yet? Charlie McCoy shows terrific first week action on A. "Funny you should ask," replied Bowen when broached-also his one-man show, "Fair and Tender Ladies," asked-with the query. "Last night I went into the studio and co - already added at WPLO, WHOO, WAME, WSLC, KRAK, produced (with Fuzzy Owens) a duet single with Merle Haggard and WKDA, Leona Williams. Merle wrote the song. The recording should be out in about six weeks." RayIZIven:PiLo2CLgOo:AYitIDI,E1AllMo,Louisville Q. Any new books about Elvis Presley to coincide with first anni- and Seattle with "Be Your Own Best Friend;" Mickey versary of the superstar's death? Newbury's "It Don't Matter Anymore" starting in A. Yes. Vince Staten, Louisville Times TV critic, has written "The Amarillo, Madison and Orlando. Real Elvis: Good Old Boy." It includes an interview with Dixie Locke, whom the author describes as Elvis' first girlfriend. (Staten said that _Mel McDaniel Col. Tom Parker refused to be interviewed.) The biography goes on at KWKH, KSON, KJJJ, KSOP, WSLC, KKYX, KRAK, KNIX, sale in mid -August. KFDI, WVOJ. Q. You not long ago wrote that Waylon Jennings was the "most "LBP"Idn:retrewsrit:W:maan: Woyonkeitntge:Fiffotry inaccessible" performer you know. Has he talked to you lately? Less" playing at KWKH, Kenny Roger's "Mama's A. Negative. However, there is hope. He sent me word that if I'm a good boy for the next five months he'll call me Dec. 25 and wish Waiting" playing at WSDS. me a "Merry Christmas!" SURE SHOTS Q. Can you define Jimmy Buffett as a singer -writer, etc.? A. Jimmy describes himself as a "Professional Misfit."I don't believe Dolly Parton --"Heartbreaker" him. Hazard-- "It's Been A Great Afternoon" Q. How is Nancy Franklin these days? BobbyMerlBorchers-- "Sweet Fantasy" A. Should be just fine. Nancy has just been promoted to public LEFT FIELDERS relations -promotion chief at Broadcast Music Inc.'s (BMI) local office. Q. Who wrote "Rest Your Love on Me," whichisincludedin Hank Jr. -- "I Fought the Law" Johnny Rodriguez' "Love Me With All Your Heart" Ip? Sherry Grooms-- "Me" A. Barry Gibb of the fabulous Bee Gees. Furthermore, Barry phoned Johnny from Paris, France, told him he and his brothers enjoyed AREA ACTION Johnny's singing-and wanted to write a song for him. Barry did. Laurie Jacobs -- "One More Drink" (WITL) Q. Anybody we know birthdaying this week? Bob Morrison -- "You Decorated My Life" (KV00) A. Yes, Blake Emmons, Gordon Stoker, Hank Cochran, Sammi Smith, Nick Noble -- "Stay With Me" (WEMP, KSOP) Grand Ole Opry manager Hal Durham, and Dobie Gray.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com ashville Operations Vl.arner Cot. ntry weico-nes age 75) tn't hand back artist's career,if we're going to The albumis put our money and efforts be- isbased on. hind him. We can't have weak RODNEY hat. This town links." singles town, Futureappointments inthe ngle. Of course works at MCA Nashville are in important in - the areas of a&r and publicity, not the only according to Bowen. "And Mike CROWELL is also terribly Maitland is in the process in L.A. must compete of setting up a pop adult promo- he rest of thetion department which we feel is imperative for MCA Nashville to work, Bowen have. We feelthat pop adult stay involved radio is super important, and we on,but "howwant our artists on every radio on how much station in this country we can get would like to them on, and that's a huge area some produc- to get into." keeps youin As for MCA Nashville'sartist the music is. roster, Bowen said the label will duce Roy Head continue withitscurrent roster rightinRoy's and "we're talking with several song's mind at new artists and several establish- e. I starteda edartists.Our planisnot to it from a pro - move too fast, but then the world on Roy Head; moves fast today, so you can't wrong to stepwait too long." that it's work- ing applies to CMA Board Meet rling Whipple. :ts that I feel I Held in Dallas itI've finished II NASHVILLE - The third quar- terly board meeting of the Coun- 'A Nashvilleis try Music Associationfor 1978 more involved was held July 10-12 at the Fair- nent "from a mont Hotel in Dallas and at the nitment stand- Baptist Radio and Televisionin ose plans will Fort Worth. The meeting, which !n the full staff began on Monday, was preceded interestedin by a country supper hosted by anageris and CMA and Dewey Groom at his iVe have to be Longhorn Ballroomon Sunday facet of an evening. On Monday, CMA committees ;eminar met at the Fairmont. At noon, there wasa luncheonatthe ; City hotel, which featured entertain- The Nashville ment by CMA board member Bill ationInterna- Anderson with Mary Lou Turner Zadio will co- and the Po' Folks. The luncheon itingseminar was hosted by KBOX Radio for 19, on the their advertisers. City Commun- Committees met again on Tues- day; the Baptist Radio and Tele- vision Commission co -hosted a pansion luncheon for the CMA board at and proudly arnounces --he release of his fir* single theirstudios in FortWorth. ge 75) WBAP Radio was the co -host. vith Capitol's Mayor Hugh Parmer proclaimed idfieldsales July11 Country Music Day in Fort Worth, and presented keys from Okla - E LVI RA to the city to CMA officials dur- Capitol Rec- ing the luncheon. The CMA board (WBS 8637) t Dallas -based then convened following lunch. representative. Laterthatday, members of RODNEY CHOONLL ornotion man- CMA's board were guests of Mr. Written b/ Dail FazEr tapolis area in and Mrs. Charley Pride at their From. Rodney -Crowe) a burr )ok the same home in Dallas for an evening of Ainl Lair g _ik 3 This ; in November swimming, tennis and dinner. Prod ENE Ahern o joining Cap - The CMA boardre -convened for f -Li- ppv Prod _ctio is I forseveral on Wednesday at the Fairmont. AIN'T LINING was Mercury The next meeting of the cur- LONG LIES THIS (BSK 32213) omotion man - rent CMA Board will be held in o 1974after Nashville on October 17 at the From Warner Coirtry. where the wekom3 mat EIxays out ... 1st American National Bank. Two 611NN 1 o Nashville as 1 country pro - days later, CMA's general mem- bership meeting will follow. 41\V

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com RANDY BARLOW-Republic 024 NO SLEEP TONIGHT (prod.: Fred Kelly) (writers: R. Barlow/F. Kelly) (Frebar, BMI) (2:48) Barlow's newest single is a smooth, sexy love song with an almost disco C UNTRY beat as drums keep the momentum constant and strong without get- ting in the way. Vocals are strong and precise. CATHY O'SHEA-MCA 40934 SINGLE PICKS ROSES AIN'T RED (prod.: Bill Justis) (writer: D. Pfeifer) (Leeds, ASCAP) (2:52) A low, quiet start gives way to a flowing chorus in this sad song of lost love. O'Shea sings with plenty of emotion but avoids getting too COUNTRY SONG OF THE WEEK weighted down. BOBBY BORCHERS-Epic 8-50585 SWEET FANTASY (prod.: Eddie Kilroy) (writer: R. Bourke) (Chappell, LOUISE MANDRELL-Epic 8-50565 ASCAP) (2:40) PUT IT ON ME (prod.: Buddy Killen) writers: C. Putman/S. Pippin'/ Borchers sings an uptempo, happy love song with strong vocals M. Kosser) (Tree, BMI) (3:32) backed up by female singers on the chorus. Eddie Kilroy's produc- Mandrel! shows range and versatility with this love song which stays tion keeps a full sound with strings, guitars, keyboards and a strong relatively subdued until the chorus, where she soars with the lines. A rhythm line. strong but easy -moving bass line, along with strings and a piano, accents the lyrics. MERLE HAGGARD-MCA 40936 FREDDIE HART-Capitol P-4609 IT'S BEEN A GREAT AFTERNOON (prod.: Fuzzy Owen & Hank Cochran) TOE TO TOE (prod.: Steve Stone) (writer: J. Fuller) (Blackwood/Fullness, (writer: M. Haggard) (Shade Tree, BMI) (2:13) BMI) (3:04) A light-hearted tone is set by both lyrics and sound as Haggard sings Both lyrics and melody work to make the latest Hart single a success. of good times with an easy, relaxed manner. Instrumentals are bal- A bright guitar also brings appeal to the production sound. anced with especially nice guitar and dobro licks. SHYLO-Columbia 3-10775 DAVE & SUGAR-RCA P-11322 BREATHIN' ROOM (prod.: Larry Rogers) (writers: D. Hogan/R. Scaife) TEAR TIME (prod.: Jerry Bailey & Dave Rowlands) (writer: J. Crutchfield) (Partnership, ASCAP/Julep, BMI) (2:53) (Forrest Hills, BMI) (2:32) Smooth and easy is the sound as Dave & Sugar trade verses with the Shylo sings of the glories of country life in a smooth, laid-back song help of background vocals and plenty of strings. Should gain accep-with vocal harmonies and instrumentals that fit together with unusual tance with MOR as well as country listeners. ease. Its potential may reach pop as well as country formats. HANK WILIAMS, JR.-Warner Bros. 8641 DEL REEVES-United Artists X1230 I FOUGHT THE LAW (prod.: Ray Ruff) (writer: S. Curtis) (Acuff -Rose, BMI) DIG DOWN DEEP (prod.: Scotty Turner) (writers: B. Fischer/D. Wayne) (2:23) (Annie Over, ASCAP/Don Wayne, BMI) (2:54) Hank, Jr. covers a pop hit from several years ago with a full, energetic It has been a while since Reeves has been on the charts, but this single sound. Strong synthesized drums, electric guitars and a piano accom- may well be the vehicle for his next return. The song islighthearted pany Hank's solid vocals. and pleasant with some interesting production touches.

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