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46 billboard's R Survey For Week Ending 8/28/82 (rnn op Sin9lec Copyright 198? Billboard Publications Inc No part of trus publ,caon may be reproduced stored i a retrieval system or transmuted in any form of by any means electronic mechanical ohotocopyIng recording or otherwise without the prior written perm,sslon of the publisher bass beat. His vocal, rhythm guitars and drums sound similar man /Wood Street, ASCAP; RCA 13283. This shrewd blend of to Kenny Rogers' "The Gambler." techno -pop instrumentation and a more conventionally me- lodic pop vocal attack is already reaping quick adds at AOR BARBARA MANDRELL -Operator, Long Distance Please and mainstream pop, and no wonder -with its romantic story - (3:30); producer: Tom Collins; writers: Kye Fleming- Dennis _ line, infectious choral hook and a big voiced soloist, it bridges Black Morgan; publisher: Hall- Clement, (Welk), BMI. MCA 52111. trendy and traditional in the same breath. This treatment revolves on a similar theme to Jim Croce's STEVIE WONDER- Ribbon In The Sky (3:43); producer: EVELYN KING -Love Come Down (3:43); producer: Morrie "Operator (That's Not The Way It Feels), with Mandrell deliv- LISA Stevie Wonder; writer: Stevie Wonder; publisher: Jobete/ BADE -No Way To Treat A Lady (3:21); producer: Da- Brown; writer: Kashif; publisher: MCA /Kashif, BMI; RCA ering a solid performance amidst a wall of string. vid Kershenbaum; writers: Bryan Adams, Jim Valiance; pub- Black Bull(TM), ASCAP; Motown 1639. Wonder follows the 13273. This up -to -date fusion of dancefloor instrumentation LACY J. DALTON -16th Avenue (3:08); producer: Billy lisher: Irving /Adams /Calypso Toonz, BMI; A &M 2437. The rhythmic verve of That Girl" and "Do I Do" with this gentle with King's lissome, impassioned vocal strengths is already Sherrill; writer: T. Schuyler; publisher: DebDave /Briarpatch, latest lady rocker from Down Under boasts a raspy delivery ballad, but the slower pace and the singer's romantic imagery stringing fresh radio adds, helped by an infectious choral BMI. Columbia 1803184. Possibly Dalton's best since her inviting comparisons to Kim Carnes and the late Janis Joplin, will hardly hurt his chances for a multi- format sweep. hook given currency by its electronic phasing. "Crazy Blue Eyes" debut. It's the saga of every songwriter but her first single offers its own charms thanks to yet an- CHERYL LYNN -If This World Were Mine (3:57); producer: who other strong Bryan Adams song. The backing SOFT CELL -What! (2:52); producer: Mike Thorne; writer: ever trekked the streets of Nashville's Music Row, and track and verses Luther Vandross; writer: M. Gaye; publisher: Jobete, BMI; Co- Dalton goes for clean, beg for AOR play, while the chorus could land her on main- H.B. Barnum; publisher: Hidle, BMI; Sire 7- 29976. The Brit- simple dynamics here. lumbia 18- 03204. Luther Vandross' love affair with great fe- stream playlists. ish duo strikes a somewhat lighter note on this sequel to their LARRY GATLIN 8 THE GATLIN BROTHERS BAND -Sure male voices yields a classy new ballad for Lynn, performed as hit coupling of "Tainted Love" and "Where Did Our Love Go." Feels Like Love (3:22); producer: Jerry Crutchfield; writer: L. a duet with Vandross. Lyric, performance and a delicately STEVEN & STERLING -Can I Be With You Tonight (3:57); In place of those songs' darker spirit is a synthesizer feel Gatlin; publisher: Larry Gatlin, BMI. Columbia 1803159. Few subdued string backing give a timeless feel that could trans- producer: Tito Jackson; writer: Tito Jackson; publisher: Rat closer to Fun House than the nightmarish environs evoked harmonies are as inspiring -or as impressive -as the Gatlins'. late into a pop crossover. Trap, BMI; RCA 13310. The Jacksons' own Tito Jackson is the before. Using a new producer, the trio comes up with an entry that mentor for this vocal group, and his sure hand shines in the THE REDDINGS -Steamin' Hot (3:43); producer: Russel should merit considerable crossover attention. seamless pop /funk of the production and the writing. The Timmons Jr.; writers: D. Redding, M. Lockett, O. Redding Ill; RONNIE McDOWELL -Step Back (2:52); producer: Buddy sleek interweaving of solo vocal with nimble choruses will recommended publisher: Dexotis/Band of Angels, BMI; Believe In A Dream Killen; writer: C. Morris; publisher: Tree, EMI. Epic 03203. prove welcome at black formats while inviting crossover. 5 -03161 (CBS). The group's latest is a bright pop funk piece HAIRCUT Swing up the tempo from "I Just Cut Myself," McDowell de- ONE HUNDRED -Favourite Shirts (3:01); producer: punctuated by horns and drums. Cleanly produced, the livers a rhythmic piece about a woman mar- BLANKET OF SECRECY -Say You Will (4:03); producer: Bob Sargeant; writer: Nick Heyward; publisher: Bryan Morri- record could generate crossover play. stepping out of son. ASCAP: Arista 0708. riage ruins. The guitar -drum -vocal mix works well until near Blanket Of Secrecy; writers: Tinker, Spy; publisher: Inter - the end, when Letterman -style vocals repeat the weakest song, ASCAP; Warner Bros. 7-29922. Their label and manager ELVIS COSTELLO AND THE ATTRACTIONS -Man Out Of Time recommended lines of the song -"she's an '80s modern girl ... taking on Jake (Elvis Costello) Riviera are hinting at some new partner- (4:30); producer Geoff Emerick; writer: Elvis Costello; pub- the world." But the melody should appeal widely. ship of established new rock performers, but this Blanket lisher: Plangent Visions; Columbia 18-03202. SUPERIOR MOVEMENT -The Key To Your Heart (3:31); pro- wraps its first single with a separate identity as mysterious as TOM JONES-A Woman's Touch (3:28); producers: Gordon ducer: Donald (Dee Dee) Burnside; writer: D. Burnside; pub- its name: actually a love song, its moody vocals, dark synthe- TED NUGENT -No, No, No (3:38); producer: Ted Nugent; Mills & Steve Popovich; writer: Jerry Fuller; publishers: lisher: We Are Starbound /Burnt Out, BMI; CIM 03183 (CBS). sizer /guitar accents and edgy percussion are effective mod- ASCAP; 7- 89978. Blackwood, Fullness, BMI, Mercury 76172. A writer: Ted; publisher: Broadhead, Atlantic typically ern rock. THE SAISOUL ORCHESTRA featuring LOLEATTA HOLLOWAY - forthright vocal marks Jones' tribute to sensual love. The STEPHEN BISHOP -If Love Takes You Away (3:38); producer: Seconds (3:50); producer: Patrick Adams; writers: Ron Ker- track is led by guitar and piano notes that anchor the tune Russ Titelman; writer: Stephen Bishop; publisher: Stephen sey, Sam Dees; publisher: Irving, BMI; Salsoul 7034. into country, even though the singer attracts A/C listeners as Bishop /Dijon, BMI; Warner Bros. 7- 29924. well. EDDIE MURPHY-Boogie In Your Butt (3:59); producer: Da- vid Wolfert; writers: D. Wolfert, E. Murphy; publisher: MICHAEL STANLEY BAND -When I'm Holding You Tight Songs Of Manhattan Island, BMI /Eddie Murphy, ASCAP; Columbia recommended (3:33); producer: Michael Stanley Band, Don Gehman; L° 18- 03209. writer: Kevin Raleigh; publisher: Bema /Kejra, ASCAP; EMI DEAN DILLON -You To Come Home To (2:22); producer: Ed- o 8130. a o DONALD BYRD 8 125th STREET N.Y.C. -Sexy Dancer die Kilroy; writer: Clyde Phillips; publisher: Char -Nela, Adult (3:59); producer: Isaac Hayes; writers: Donald Byrd, Isaac ASCAP. RCA 13295. TIERRA- Hidden Tears (3:56); producer: Freddie Perren; Hayes; publisher: D.B., ASCAP /East Indies, BMI; Elektra 7- writer: Keni St. Lewis; BRUCE MURRAY -Mixed Emotion (3:25); producer: publisher: Bull Pen, BMI; Boardwalk 69972. Jim Ed Contemporary 11- 152 -7. Norman; writer: Holly Dunn; publisher: Blackwood, BMI. COLUMBUS CIRCLE -If You Read My Mind (3:58); producer: Capitol 72885. PHIL SEYMOUR-Talk To Me (3:30); producer: Richard Podo- Scott Yahney; writer: Scott Yahney; publisher: Scott Yahney/ MUNDO EARWOOD- Pyramid Of Cans (2:50); producers: THE DUKES -Mystery Girl (3:25); producer: Arif Mardin; lor; writers: J. Alkes, C. Fradkin, G. Robertson; publisher: SIL -ES, BMI; Elektra 7- 69967. Buddy writers: Bugatti, Musker; publisher: Pendulum /Unichappell, Alkes Fradkin, BMI; Boardwalk 11-154-7. Cannon, Jay Collier, Jimmy Darrell; writers: Buddy ALF1E SILAS-A Puppet To You (3:58); producer: John Lewis Cannon, Bob Corbin, Jimmy Darrell; publishers: Saw Grass/ BMI; Atlantic 7-89999. Songwriters Bugatti and Musker are DINGO BOINGO- Private Life (3:16); producer: Dingo Parker, Brian Potter; writers: Parker, Potter, Washington; Sabel, BMI /ASCAP. Primero 1009. already radio -active with covers by acts headed by Air Supply. Boingo, David Kershenbaum; writer: Danny Elf man; pub- publisher: ATV /Freddie Dee, BMI; RCA 13204. Their debut, under the aegis of hitmaker Mardin, offers a slick DONNA DE RIEUX -Without You (2:48); producer: Stan Bron- lisher: Little Maestro, BMI; A &M 2439. synthesis of airy, melodic vocal and spry, syncopated pop/ JEREMIAH BURDEN -Give It Your All (3:31); producer: Jere- son; writers: P. Ham, T. Evans; publisher: Apple, ASCAP. funk underpinnings that could reach beyond AC to pop. miah Burden; writer: J. Burden; publisher: Jeremiah Burden, Proud Earth 4513. DAVE GRUSIN -She Could Be Mine (3:46); producer: Dave BMI; Miracle. Larry Rosen; writer: Don publisher: Bad Dog, Grusin, Grusin; SHAD O'SHEA AND THE McHAMBURGER HELPERS -Mc Love BARON LONGFELLOW -Amour (3:35); producer: A. Stei- Arista BMI; 2522. Story (2:58); producer: Shad O'Shea; writers: Shad O'Shea, ner, M. Omartian, B. Longfellow; writer: Baron Longfellow; Ronny Bryant; publishers: Counterpart, Shelby Singleton, publisher: Joachim, BMI; Ice 007. Andy Kim returns from a ROLAND HANNA -Theme From "Cats" (Memory) (4:18); pro- BMI. Plantation 711-3291. long recording absence with his own indie label, a new name ducer: Creed Taylor; writers: A. Webber, T.S. Elliot, T. Nunn; and a new mature slant to his writing and performance. This publisher: Koppelman -Bandier, BMI; CTI 58.