Catalog Exposure Increases BuddahlKama Sutra Pubs Up

Through Drive At E. B. Marks Earnings 150% In 12 Months NEW YORK E. B. Marks Music, (U. A. Latino), Golden Fingers (Med- NEW YORK - The Buddah/Kama Grant, Billy Vaughn Singers and under the guidance- of Murray Baker iterranean) and Don Lee Ellis (Don Sutra Group of Publishing Compan- Ramsey Lewis. as general professional manager, has Lee Records). ies, earnings have zoomed 150% over The Kama Sutra Group is com- greatly increased the exposure of its "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers", the last 12 months, reports Art Kass, posed of Kama Sutra Music (BMI), catalog material. the perennial year round favorite co -president. Kama-Rippa Music (ASCAP) and The company feels that while no which is specially effective at Christ- Frank Costa, professional manager affiliated companies including Little music publishing house can long sur- mas time, has two recent recordings of the Kama Sutra Group of Publish- Pearls (Biff Rose), Hawkins Music vive without renewing its catalog to its credit; George Greeley (Har- ing Companies, credited the resur- (Edwin Hawkins), Five Arts Music with new properties, "nothing can mony) and Living Strings (Camden). gence to the impact of Melanie's ma- (Lou Christie & Twyla), Stan beat great standards as a dependable Lecuona's "The Breeze and I" (An- terial and the success of "Oh Happy Vincent Music (Stan Vincent), source of stable income." "It takes dalucia) shows two recordings; Stan- Day" as recorded by the Edwin Fourth Avenue Revival and Sixuvus quite a while before new properties ley Black (London) and Sydney Hawkins Singers. The two later (The Jaggerz), Burke Family Pub- can break into the market," the firm Thompson (Dance). teamed to record Melanie's composi- lishing (The Stairsteps), Flamin' adds, "and then it is not certain On popular demand, there have tion, "Lay Down (Candles In The Groovies Music (Flamin' Groovies), whether they will end up on the been some significant reissues of Rain)", which hit the top ten singles and Sperbridge Music (Brooklyn charts or in the warehouse. New some well-known recordings. These and LP charts. In addition to Melan- Bridge). songs are like new issues on the include, Dinah Washington's version ie's current hit single, "Peace Will Through an agreement with Cimi- stock market. Some of them shoot up of "What A Diff'rence A Day Made" Come", and her new chart album, no Publications, the Kama Sutra but many dive and disappear. With (on two labels, Pickwick and In- "Leftover Wine", the New Seekers Group makes available folios, choral all this volatility of new songs, it is crease), Stan Kenton's "Malaguena" have a hit single on Elektra with the arrangements and march and dance the ballast of old properties that (Capitol), Benny Goodman's "Lets Melanie comuosition, "Look What arrangements of Kama Sutra Group checks many a boat from rocking." Dance" (Pickwick), Mills Brothers' They've Done To My Song, Ma." chart tunes. Since the taking with this philosophy "Paper Doll" and Billie Holiday's Costa said that over 30 artists are Kama Sutra Group is more in mind, the firm has launched an Strange Fruit". "The became a currently recording Melanie's materi- than back in business", said Costa. aggressive program of contacting "El Condor Pasa", which al, including Dion, Barbara MacNair, "We're going strong and we're here new writers and securing new songs hit in Simon and Garfunkel's vocal Della Reese, The Tokens, Oliver, to stay." from both established as well as up- version, has been issued in an instru- Claudine Longet, Cissy Houston, coming writers. But while the newly mental treatment by the Garden Tim, Rose and Tommy Makem. acquired material is being processed Variety (GRT). for the market, standards from E. B. Besides these big standards E. B. The Kama Sutra Group of pub- Marks' catalog continue to spin out Marks Music has been getting good beries has also had success with the Col Special Products records in increasing numbers. "Yel- action from a variety of other songs million -selling "The Rapper" by the low Days" (La Mentira) has recently ranging from "Mah -Na -Mah -Na" Jaggerz on Kama Sutra Records and been recorded by Johnny Mathis (Leroy Holmes-U. A.), Peter Pan the gold single "O -Oh Child" by The On Licensing Spree (Columbia), Rene and Rene (Cer- Group-Peter Pan, and Electronic Stairsteps on Buddah. tron), Tony Pabon (Alegre) and Concept Orch.-Mercury) to "Jazz Over 35 cover recordings have been NEW YORK Columbia Special Payso (Caytronics). Me Blues" (Yank Lawson and Bob made of "Oh Happy Day" by such Products has started- an expansion "More", which has more than 380 Haggart-Atlantic), and Oliver Nel- artists as Glen Campbell, Booker T & program of its licensing business. Al records to date, has received waxings son's "Stolen Moments" (Ahmed The MG's, Statler Brothers, Paul Shulman, vp of the division, said that from Victor Sylvester (EMI), Letter- Zamal-Impulse) to Francis Thorne's Mauriat, Ray Nance, Quincy Jones, Roger B. Minkoff, director of mer- men (Capitol) and Ray Marco long-haired "Leibesrock" (Royal Dizzy Gillespe, 101 Strings, Jack chandising and licensing, will direct (Thunderbird). Philharmonic Orch.-CRI). Jones, The Four Seasons, Earl this growth program. J. P. Morgan (Beverely Hills) is "In addition to expanding our re- the latest to lend her voce to "I've tail licensing operations, we are cur- Got An Awful Lot Of Losing You rently developing the premium licens- To Do." $100,000 In Merchandising ing aspects and adding to our list of "God Bless' The Child", the Billie properties," Minkoff explains. "Our Holiday classic, has recently been large premium sales force presently recorded by Jack Jones (Victor) and Goes To Bugaloos LP Drive creates special premium promotions Liza Minnelli (A&M). and will now be making retail li- available to premium "If You Go Away" (Ne Me Quitte HOLLYWOOD A merchandising Krofft Productions, Inc. censed products expenditure above- $100,000 is part of Major features already are appear- users. This will supplement the Pas), the Jacques Brel -Rod McKuen an area hit, continues strong with latest wax- the introductory campaign behind the ing about the group in leading teen efforts of our licensees and is Bugaloos and first Capitol Rec- publications. The Bugaloos comprise which has been relatively unde- ings from John Stamatis (Mediter- their licensing ranean Records), Mystic Moods Orch. ords release, "For A Friend." The Caroline Ellis, John Philpott, Wayne veloped by other major (Philips), Ricardo Ray and Baby Cruz total commitment to a successful Laryea and John Mclndoe. agents." launching of the British rock quartet "Regular television exposure is a in this country is placed at more than significant advantage," Sal Iannucci, New Deals $3 million. label president, said, "something that As an example of the rapid expan- Mass exposure for the single will the Monkees more than proved a few sion, Minkoff announced new agree- include three airings on the seasons ago. We have the added ad- ments have been made with West Grammy Awards Bugaloos' weekly NBC-TV series, vantage of a group conceived and Point Pepperell for the use of color- Oct. 10, 24 and Nov 21. Each pro- directed by Sid and Marty Krofft, ful art likenesses and names of The gram will reach an audience of more who are without peer in the field of Glink and The Wizard of Oz charac- Forms Mailed than 14 million viewers. youth -oriented entertainment." ters from Columbia's Book and Rec- The weekly series, airing Saturday ord Division on Lady Pepperell and "Friend is backed with "The pillowcases, NEW YORK - Record companies are in- mornings, is carried by more than Martex juvenile sheets, are now receiving forms from the Senses of Our World" and both 200 NBC-TV stations, with all major blankets, towels and face cloths. Jack Record Academy (NARAS) on which cluded in a Bugaloos album planned markets covered. It's set for two and Jill Togs have created a new line they are being urged to bring to the for Nov. Hal Yoergler produced, with years. of fine educational children's clothing attention of the academy's nearly 3,- Artie Mogull, exec producer for Cap- Every 30 -minute segment will in- and call it the "3 -in -1" series. The 500 voting members what the com- itol. Arrangements are by Al Capps corporate songs set either for singles line utilizes animal characters from panies deem to be their outstanding and Arty Butler. or LP release by Capitol. Beechwood Columbia Book and Record "All creative contributions in the field of Support scheduled includes major Music and Capitol Music have pub- About" sets as appliques. Special recording, eligible for consideration advertising and in-store merchandis- lishing rights, in association with the packaging of the corresponding Co- in the 13th annual Grammy Awards ing, direct mail, special promotional Kroffts. lumbia Book and Record set will competition. tie-ins, key television and radio guest Marty Krofft, business head of be included with the Lady Pepperell Mailed last Thursday (9) to com- appearances, and a cross-country Krofft Productions, said, "We're well and Martex products and the chil- pany execs throughout the land, the series of personal appearances. aware of television's effectiveness in dren's clothing by Jack and Jill forms, which cover 43 different cate- An animated outdoor board is selling records. The thought was with Togs. gories, contain an Oct. 23 mailing being erected on the Sunset Strip in us when we developed the Bugaloos American Publishing has been li- deadline, which must be heeded. As Los Angeles, developed by the program." censed for the use of the names and Academy officials point out, compa- Bugaloos' creators, Sid and Marty likeness of Columbia and Epic art- nies, failing to meet the deadline, Rackmil Exits ists Donovan, Chambers Brothers, could very well lose, simply by de- Johnny Cash, and Paul Revere and fault, chances for some of their out- Board Of MCA The Raiders on jigsaw puzzles. Art standing releases to be considered for Sid Prosen Back UNIVERSAL CITY The member- for the puzzles will be Columbia and this year's Grammy Awards. Compa- ship of the board -of directors of Epic album covers from the stars' ny recommendations, along with w/Flippin' Label MCA, Inc. has been reconstituted. latest album releases. The series is those of NARAS voting members, NEW YORK - Sid Prosen, vet mu- Walter M. Heymann has resigned called Album Jacket Jigsaw Puzzles. about to be solicited, will form the sic man, is back on the disk scene from the board but will continue as The Campus Concepts division of basic Eligibility List from which with the reactivation Flippin' Rec- an honorary member. Milton R. Peppertree International, manufac- members will then nominate. ords out of New York. First release Rackmil has resigned as vice chair- turers of book covers, were success- The 13th annual Grammy Awards is by a group called the Commune, a man of the board and board member, ful with its Columbia licenses last competition covers product issued in- rock trio who offer "Goodbye, Second and Albert A. Dorskind has resigned year that this year they have expand- itially during the period starting Try" and "Violets in Your Basket." as board member, but both will con- ed its line by including additional Nov. 2, 1969 and ending Oct. 15, Prosen said he already has an LP tinue in all of their other capacities Columbia properties. They, too, are 1970. The latter has replaced the usu- in the works, with second set to be with the company. utilizing album cover artwork by top al Nov. 1 cut-off date to allow addi- marketed later on. Prosen also re- John E. Drick has become a mem- names, including Blood, Sweat and - tional time for the preparation of the ported that he has recorded himself ber of the board of directors. He is Tears, Bob Dylan, Donovan, Johnny Grammy Awards presentation cere- in a four sided session as part of a President of The First National Bank Cash, Chambers Brothers and Janis monies. personality series. He has also lined Of Chicago, a director of Stepan Joplin, Columbia Special Products li- up the same 23 distribs that handled Chemical Co. and Walter E. Heller censing operations are expanding in Companies that have not received well, having their entry forms by Oct. 15 are the label previously. International Corp. geographic scope as In area, Prosen has com- The board of directors of MCA offices presently located in New urged to contact their nearest another Los Angeles, NARAS office immediately, rather pleted an original musical production Inc., has announced a quarterly divi- York, Chicago, Detroit, than face the possibility of their pro- slated for Broadway during the dend of 15c per share on MCA com- England, Japan, Australia, and Cana- duct not being considered for this 1971-72 season. He's written nine mon stock, payable Oct. 28 to stock- da, and representatives in other ma- year's Grammy Awards. songs plus the book. holders of record Oct. 13. jor cities around the world. 11 Cash Box - October 17, 1970 www.americanradiohistory.com