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OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN/ PLEASING EVERYONE

Yetnikoff, Segelstein, Taylor Challenge CBS Team At Confab; Announce Guercio, White Deals

Henry Stone’s T.K. Records Comes Of Age In A Hurry

Gortikov Attacks Broadcasters On Anti-Performance Royalties

Arista Operating Profit Up 600% Over Last Year

Dr. John Inks UA Pact

Disco — Out Of Control? (Ed) 1 Produced by James William Guercio

“NEVER BEEN IN LOVE BEFORE” 3-10185 IS THE NEW SINGLE FROM CHICAGO’S VIII™ GREAT PLATINUMALBUM. THE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC-RECORD WEEKLY C4SHBGX VOLUMEXXXVII— NUMBER 11 — August2. 1975

GEORGE ALBERT President and Publisher MARTY OSTROW Executive Vice President EDADLUM Managing Editor

Editorial Disco — Out Of Control? DAVID BUDGE Editor In Chief IAN DOVE The current “disco scene” has been with us for about a year now in any substantial East Coast Editorial Director form. Primarily a phenomenon of the eastern urban centers (mainly New York), the New York BARRY TAYLOR increase in number of dance clubs using recorded music has been accompanied by the BOB KAUS development of a very specific style of music which has been deemed appropriate to Hollywood these establ ishments. PHIL ALEXANDER JESS LEVITT Despite the limited nature of the disco market on a national scale, the phrase “it's MARC SHAPIRO really big in discos” has come to take on near-magical connotations. In recent weeks STEPHEN PEEPLES we have heard increasing grumblings from various individuals who feel that the industry may have created a “monster’’ which is in danger of being more injurious than Research HOWARD LOWELL good for business. It is perhaps time to take a closer look at the nature of the disco STEVE OSTROW scene and critically examine its beneficial/detrimental effects on the music industry. PHILDIMAURO Discos, as they exist now, are for the most part extremely limited in the kind of music playing. Primarily derived, the music is around a very specific “disco Art Director they are r&b based WOODY HARDING beat.” At this point, disco music has become formulaic — perhaps to an absurd extent. Coin Machine We ask, do people only dance to the disco beat, or do they dance to it because it is the ED — Manager ADLUM only thing that disco djs are playing? CAMILLE COMPASIO, Chicago It was a noble attempt to capital ize on another avenue of exposure for new product, Circulation THERESA TORTOSA but the intent seems to have backfired as more music becomes tailor-made for discos. Manager Is it healthy for an industry to build a phenomenon which will turn around and demand large of PUBLICATION OFFICES to be fed only a very narrow sort of music? When amounts time and money are NEW YORK spent to get records played in discos (re-mixing and in some cases, re-recording for 119West57thSt., N.Y.. N Y. 10019 such play), the ultimate value of this must be examined closely. Phone: (21 2) 586-2640 Cable Address: Cash Box N Y. It is questionable if discos actually break records. Due to their musical limitations, CALIFORNIA 6565 Sunset Blvd. (Suite 520) which have resulted in a near-muzak quality to the overall sound, it is hard to be sure Hollywood, Ca. 90028 to, it Phone: (21 3) 464-5121 that the dancers themselves know what they are dancing unless they have heard on the radio. And radio is still the medium that breaks records. NASHVILLE JUANITA JONES We must note that discos are not inherently restrictive; but the current emphasis on 1 51 1 Sigler St.. Nashville Tenn. 37203 Phone: (61 5) 244-2898 such limited styles of music which disco operators seem to restrict themselves to is not CHICAGO healthy at all. There is also the growing danger that overall musical progressiveness CAMILLE COMPASIO if in is calibre for to 29 E. Madison St., Chicago III. will suffer being “really big discos” used as a which judge music. Phone:(312)346-7272 The overwhelming success of those few places that are “progressive” in their approach ENGLAND DORRIS LAND to music (see the article on page 8) indicates that discos need not be musically 3 Cork St.. London Wl Phone:01-7342374 restrictive. The musical sensibilites of the populace in general are not as narrow as the ARGENTINA disco scene would suggest. MIGUEL SMIRNOFF If the majority of discos continue to program music as they are today, it is unlikely Belgrano 3252, Piso 4 "8" Buenos Aires. Argentina they will be more than a passing fad. As it stands today, disco music is developing to a Phone: 89-6796 CANADA state that encourages monotony of sound — a situation that could lead to rapid loss of WALT GREALIS interest on the part of the public. As for the record companies, they need to keep the 6 Brentcliffe Road Toronto 17. Ontario. Canada discos in perspective as one avenue of exposure for their music, but should be careful Phone:(416)425-0257 not to overdo it to the point that it interferes with the task of recording music of all HOLLAND good PAULACKET styles — a much sounder investment in the long run. Theresiastraat 59-63. The Hague Phone: 837700 ITALY GABRIELE G. ABBATE Viale A. Doria 1 0. 201 24 Milano BELGIUM ETIENNE SMET Postbus 56. B-2700 Sint-Niklaas Phone: (03) 76-54-39 AUSTRALIA NUMBER ONE PETER SMITH 11 Winters Way. Doncaster 31 08 SINGLE OF THE WEEK Victoria. Australia PLEASE MR. PLEASE JAPAN OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN Adv. Mgr . SACHIO SAITO 1-1 1-2-Chome Shinbashi, Minato-Ku. Tokyo Writers: Welch-Rostill Phone:504-1651 Pub: Welch-Rostill. Blue Gum — ASCAP Editorial Mgr. FUMIYOTACHIBANA 1-1 1-2-Chome Shinbashi, Minato-Ku. Tokyo Phone: 504-1651

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U S. A. Published weekly by CASH BOX. 1 19 West 57th St., New York, N.Y. 10019. Printed in the U.S.A. Second NUMBER ONE doss postage poid ot New York, N.Y., and additional ALBUM OF THE WEEK mailing offices. CAPTAIN FANTASTIC Copyright © 1975 by The, Cash Box Publishing Co.. Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright under Universal AND THE BROWN DIRT COWBOY Copyright Convention. ELTON POSTMASTER: Send form 3579 to CASH BOX, JOHN West 57th St , New York, N.Y. 10019. MCA 2142 PLEASE MR. PLEASE 34 BLUEBIRD SEXY Olivia Newton-John (MCA 40418) 2 4 Helen Reddy (Capitol P 41 08) 36 42 MFSB(Phila. Int'l. ZS 8-3567) 43 44 JIVE TALKIN’ 35 THAT’S THE WAY OF THE WILDFIRE Bee Gees(RSO SO-510) 4 9 WORLD Michael Murphey (Epic 8-50084) 23 14 ONE OF THESE NIGHTS Earth. Wind & Fire (Columbia 3-101 72) 40 50 I’M NOT LISA (Asylum 45257-A) 1 2 Eagles 36 SWEET EMOTION Jessi Colter (Capitol 4009) 29 21 I’M NOT IN LOVE Aerosmith (Columbia 3-101 55) 37 38 SOLITAIRE 1 (Mercury 73678) 5 7 0 cc 37 HOPE THAT WE CAN BE Carpenters (A&M 1721) SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE BLUE SKY TOGETHER SOON Joan Baez (A&M 1703) 77 82 TONIGHT Sharon Paige & Bluenotes Elton John (MCA 40421) 8 12 (Phila. Int'l KZ 33148) 42 57 CAN’T GIVE YOU ANYTHING THE HUSTLE 38 TUSH (BUT MY LOVE) Van McCoy (Avco AV 4653) 3 1 ZZ Top (London 5H-220) 64 83 The Stylistics (Avco AV-4656) 82 85 SWEARIN’ TO GOD 39 LOOK AT ME THE PROUD ONE Frankie Valli (Private Stock PSR 021) 7 8 Moments (Stang 5060) 39 40 The Osmonds (MGM M 14791) 86 MIDNIGHT BLUE 40 OH ME, OH MY (DREAMS IN IT ONLY TAKES A MINUTE Melissa Manchester (Arista AS 01 16) 9 11 MY ARMS) Tavares (Capitol P-41 11) 88 WHY CAN’T WE BE FRIENDS Al Green (Hi 5N-2288) 41 46 RUN JOEY RUN War (United Artists XW 629X) 11 13 SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL David Geddes (Big Tree 16044) (Dist: Atlantic) LISTEN TO WHAT THE MAN Lynyrd Skynyrd (MCA 40416) 44 47 SURE FEELS GOOD SAID THAT’S WHEN THE MUSIC Elvin Bishop (Capricorn CPS 0237) 79 86 Wings (Capitol 4091) 6 3 ROCKY TAKES ME Austin Roberts (Private Stock 45020) 91 96 RHINESTONE COWBOY Neil Sedaka (Rocket/MCA PIG 40428) 46 51 Glen Campbell (Capitol 4095) 13 18 WATERFALL BALLROOM BLITZ Carly Simon (Elektra B-45263-A) 89 DYNOMITE The Sweet (Capitol 4055) 49 56 Bazuka (A&M 1669) 14 17 HELP ME RHONDA ACTION SPEAKS LOUDER THE ROCKFORD FILES Johnny Rivers (Epic 8-501 21) 50 67 THAN WORDS Mike Post (MGMM 14772) 17 19 TILL THE WORLD ENDS Chocolate Milk (RCA PB 10290) 83 88 HOW SWEET IT IS (TO BE Three Dog Night (ABC 121 14) 51 61 FREE MAN LOVED BY YOU) THIRD RATE ROMANCE South Shore Commission (Wand 1 1 287) 85 90 James Taylor (Warner Brother 8109) 18 25 Amazing Rhythm Aces (ABC 2078) 56 66 GAMES PEOPLE PLAY 15 LOVE WILL KEEP US GLASSHOUSE Spin ners (Atlantic 45-3284) TOGETHER The Temptations (Gordy G 7144F-A) 53 60 COME AN’ GET YOURSELF The Captain and Tennille (A&M 1672) 12 6 BLACK SUPERMAN SOME 16 MORNIN’ BEAUTIFUL Johnny Wakelin (Pye 71012) 57 74 Leon Haywood (20th Century 2191) 87 92

Tony Orlando & Dawn ( Elektra 45260) 19 23 SNEAKIN’ UP BEHIND YOU . ROCK AND ROLL RUNAWAY 17 ROCKIN’ CHAIR The Brecker Brothers (Arista AS 01 22) 47 48 Ace (Anchor/ABC ANC-21 002) Gwen McCrae (Cat 1 996) 10 10 DREAM MERCHANT HONEY TRIPPIN’ 18 FALUN’ IN LOVE New Birth (Buddah BDA 470) 55 63 Mystic Moods (Sound Bird 5002) 84 89 Hamilton. Joe Frank & Reynolds FEELINGS INSIDE MY LOVE (Playboy P6024-A) 22 26 Morris Albert (RCA JB 10279) 54 58 Minnie Riperton (Epic 8-501 28)

19 THE WAY WE WERE/TRY TO RENDEZVOUS I BELIEVE I’M GONNA LOVE REMEMBER Hudson Brothers (Rocket 404 17) 65 77 YOU Gladys Knight & The Pips (Buddah BDA 463) 15 15 (SHU-DOO-PA-POO-POOP) Frank Sinatra (Reprise RPS 1 335) FIGHT THE POWER (PART I) LOVE BEING YOUR FOOL KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE The Isley Brothers (T-Neck/CBS ZS 8-2256) 34 45 Travis Wammack (Capricorn CPS 0239) 58 73 SPARROW COULD IT BE MAGIC MAGIC Merry Clayton (Ode 661 10) 97 Barry Manilow (Arista AS 01 26) 26 35 Pilot (EMI 3992) (Dist: Capitol) 16 5 YOUR LOVE EVERY TIME YOU TOUCH ME DAISY JANE Graham Central Station America (Warner Bros. WBS 8118) 73 (Warner Bros. WBS8105) (I GET HIGH) Charlie Rich(Epic8- 50103) 25 28 TWO FINE PEOPLE TURN BACK THE PAGES Cat Stevens (A&M 1700) 67 75 Stephen Stills (Columbia 3-101 I’M ON FIRE 79) Dwight Twilley (Shelter SR 40380) 24 27 7-6-5-4-3-2-1 (BLOW YOUR THREE STEPS FROM TRUE AT SEVENTEEN LOVE Janis Ian (Columbia 3-101 54) 27 34 WHISTLE) Gary Tom's Empire (PIP 6504) 60 71 Reflections (Capitol 49781) 92 94 WASTED DAYS AND 91 LADY BLUE 58 FOREVER CAME TODAY Leon Russell (Shelter/MCA 40378) 93 WASTED NIGHTS The Jackson Five (Motown M 1356F) 61 70 Freddy Fender (ABC/Dot DOA 17558) 28 32 92 SHOES 59 SEND IN THE CLOWNS Reparata(PolydorPD 14271) 94 95 GET DOWN TONIGHT Judy Collins (Elektra 45253) 66 68 Band (T.K 1009) 38 53 93 FLYING HIGH KC &The Sunshine Blackbyrds (Fantasy F-747-A) 100 — THE CREAM OFF THE The FEEL LIKE MAKIN’ LOVE 60 GET 94 ALVIN STONE (THE BIRTH Bad Company(Swan Song SS 70106) 32 39 TOP Eddie Kendricks (Tamla T 54260F-A) 62 65 AND DEATH OF A HOLDIN’ ON TO YESTERDAY Ambrosia (20th Century TC 2207) 33 41 GANGSTER) DANCE WITH ME Fantastic Four (20th Cent. /Westbound WT 5009) Orleans (Asylum 45261) 75 91 SLIPPERY WHEN WET 95 HUSTLE Commodores (Motown M 1338F) 30 31 THE BIGGEST PARAKEETS James Brown (PolydorPD 14281) 96 BIT IN TOWN 96 SNEAKIN’ SALLY THROUGH JUST A LITTLE OF YOU Strunk (Melodyland M601 5F) 71 80 Michael Jackson (Motown M 1349F) 31 33 Jud THE ALLEY DISCO QUEEN SOONER OR LATER Robert Palmer (Island IS 006) 99 100 1 mpressions (Curtom CBS 01 03) 63 64 Hot Chocolate (Big Tree BT 16038) 97 IT DOESN’T MATTER (Dist: Atlantic) 21 24 LET ME MAKE LOVE TO YOU Linda Ronstadt (Capitol) The O'Jays (Phila. Int'l. ZS 8-3573) 76 98 THE SEEKER FAME Dolly Parton (RCA PB10310) David Bowie (RCA JB 10320) 48 55 MISTY 99 CLAP YOUR HANDS Ray Stevens (Barnaby 61 4) 20 16 I BELIEVE THERE’S Manhattan T ransfer (Atlantic 3277)

NOTHING STRONGER THAN HOW LONG (BETCHA’ GOT A 100 (ALL I HAVE TO DO IS) OUR LOVE CHICK ON THE SIDE) DREAM Paul Anka (United Artists XW685Y) 52 69 The Pointer Sisters (ABC/Blue Thumb BTA 265) 78 Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (U.A. XW655-Y)

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Action Speaks (Marsaint — BMI) 79 Forever Came Today (Stone Agate — BMI) 58 Let Me Make Love To (Mighty Three/ Slippery When Wet (Jobete — ASCAP) 29 Alvin Stone (Bridgeport — BMI) 94 Free Man (Mighty Three — BMI) 80 Golden Fleece ^ BMI) 64 Sneakin’ Up (Carmine Street — BMI) 49 At Seventeen (Mine/ April — ASCAP) 24 Games People Play (Mighty Three — BMI) 81 ListenTo What (McCartney Music/ ATV — BMI) . . 10 Sneakin' Sally (Marsaint — BMI) 96 Ballroom Blitz (Chimmichap/Rak — BMI) 43 Get Down Tonight (Sherlyn — BMI) 26 Look At Me (Gambi Music— BMI) 39 Solitaire (Kirshner Music/Songs — BMI) 70 Biggest Parakeets (Cossette/Every Little Get The Cream (Stone Diamond/ Love Will Keep (Don Kirshner — BMI) 15 Someone Saved (Leeds — ASCAP) 5 Gold Forever — BMI) 60 Magic (AIGallico — BMI) 54 Tune — ASCAP) 62 Sooner Or Later (Cherritown Music — BMI ) 63

Glass House ( Jobete — ASCAP/ Midnight Blue (N Y. Times/Romanian Black Superman (Drummer Boy — BMI) 48 Sure Feels Good (Crabshaw — ASCAP) 76 Stone Diamond — BMI) 47 Pickleworks — BMI) 8 Blue Bird (Sky Hill — BMI) 34 Swearin’To (Heart's Delight/Caseyem/ Help Me Rhonda (Irving — BMI) 44 Misty (Chess/ Janus-Vernon — ASCAP) 65 Blue Sky (No Exit — BMI) 71 Desert Idera — BMI) 7 Holdin' On To Yesterday (Rubicon — BMI) 28 Morning Beautiful (Apple Cider/ Can't Give You (Avco Embassy — ASCAP) 72 Sweet Emotion (Daksel — BMI) 36

Honey Trippin'(Ginseng/Medallion ASCAP) . . 84 Music of N Y. Times/Little Max/ Clap Your (Newborn/Field. — That's The Way (Saggiflame — ASCAP) 35 Hope That We (Mighty Three — BMI) 37 N.Y. Times — ASCAP/BMI) 16 Man T rans. — ASCAP) 99 That's When The (D. Kirshner/ ATV — BMI) 42 How Long (Bet'cha) (Polo Grounds — BMI/ Oh Me. Oh My ( Jec/AI Green — BMI ) 40 The Hustle (Van McCoy/Warner Come & Get You rseit (Caesars — ASCAP) 82 Ebbetts Field — ASCAP) 66 One Of (Benchmark/Kicking Bear—ASCAP) 3 Tamerlane — BMI) 6 Could It Be (Kamikazi/Angel Dust — BMI) 21 How Sweet (Stone Agate — BMI) 14 Please Mr. (Welch-Rostille/Blue Gum—ASCAP). . . 1 The Proud One (Seasons 4/Saturday— BMI) 73 Daisy Jane (Warner Bros. — ASCAP) 55 — Hustle (Dynatone/Unichappell — BMI) 95 Rendezvous (Lorn Hole—BMI/Artist—ASCAP) . . 52 The Rockford Files (Leeds ASCAP) 13 Dance With Me (Hall/Mojohanna — BMI) 61 — I Believe I'm (Senor/Sergent — ASCAP) 86 Rhinestone (20th/ Houseof Weiss — ASCAP) 11 The Way (Colgems/Chappell — ASCAP) 19 Disco Queen (Finchley — ASCAP) 31 I Believe There's Nothing (Spanka — BMI) 33 Rockin' Chair(Sherlyn Pub — BMI) 17 Third Rate Romance (Fourth Floor — ASCAP) ... 46 Dream (Acuff-Rose/House of Bryant — BMI) ... 100 I'm Not In Love (Man/Ken — BMI) 4 Rock 'N Roll Runaway Three Steps From (Dish-A-Tunes — BMI) 90 Dream Merchant (Saturday — BMI) 50 I'm Not Lisa (Baron — BMI) 69 (Amer Brdcstg. — ASCAP) 83 Till The World (Leeds/Antique ASCAP) 45 Dynomite (Tonob Music — BMI) 12 — I'mOn Fire(Tarka Music — ASCAP) 23 Rocky (Strawberry Hill — ASCAP) 77 Turn Back (Gold Hill/Donnie Dracus — ASCAP) 89 Every Time You (Algee — BMI) 22 Inside My (Dickie Bird/Jobete — ASCAP) 85 Run Joey Run (Music of The Times — ASCAP) ... 75 Tush (Hamstein — BMI) 38 Failin' In Love (J. C — BMI) 18 It Doesn't Matter (Spanka — BMI) 97 Saturday Night (Duchess/Hustlers — BMI) 41 Fine People (Cat ASCAP) 56 Fame (MainMan/Len non/Ceilidh/ Two — It Only Takes A (ABC/One of a Kind — BMI ) 74 Seeker (Owepar — BMI) 98 Wasted (Travis — BMI) 25 ATV -ASCAP) 32 Days Jive Talkin' (Casserole — BMI) 2 Send In The (Beautiful/Revelation —ASCAP) ... 59 Waterfall (C'est Music — ASCAP) 78 Feelings (Fermata Inti. — ASCAP) 51 Just A Little Bit (Gold Forever/ Seven. Six (Cookaway — ASCAP) 57 Why Can't Be (Far Out — ASCAP) 9 Feel Like Makin' (Badco — ASCAP) 27 We Stone Diamond — BMI) 30 Sexy (Mighty Three — BMI) 67 Wildfire (Warner Tamerlane BMI) 68 Fight The Power (Bovina — ASCAP) 20 — Keep Your Eye On (Duchess Music — BMI) 87 Shoes (N.Y./Sona — BMI) 92 Your Love (Foe Music — BMI) 88 Joying High (Black Byrds — BMI) 93 Lady Blue (Skyhill Pub. Co. — BMI ) 91 Shu-Doo (Mr Dogg/ATV — BMI) 53 A new hit single by John Denver from his forthcoming album, “Windsong” APLl-1183

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Records and Tapes "The Outlaws-—Arista's first full blown attempt at rock and roll is a killer!" -CASH-BOX

"The album shows the Outlaws to be the potent find we've been led to expect and it is strong! The legion of Outlaws' fans is growing!" —WALRUS "The Outlaws overall hard- rock impact is undeniable. They leave you breathless and have the mark of the very best kind of rock bands!" —PHONOGRAPH RECORD MAGAZINE

THEY'RE ON THEIR WAY TO THE TOP ...AND NOTHING CAN STOP THEM!

# "Let's hear it for good ol real rock 'n roll! Southern soul with gently sophisticated overtones add up to the pros- pect of supergroup status looming in The Outlaws' future! —RECORD WORLD "Break-neck, speeding guitars! Truly impressive use of harmony! Instrumentation that is thick and crushing! The Outlaws have joined the big guys!" —TAMPA TIMES

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CBS Convention: Yetnikoff, Segelstein & Taylor Challenge Live Acts Perform For Attendees Their Team At CBS Convention; Announce TORONTO — Four banquet concerts Deals With Jim Guercio Maurice White and one country luncheon served to in- & troduce over 18 Columbia, Epic and TORONTO. CANADA The 1975 the names of the new key brass of temporary president of CBS. Yetnikoff custom label artist to attendees at the Columbia Convention got underway last Columbia and Epic, all promotions from concluded his comments about Segel- CBS Records convention here. Tuesday at the Royal York Hotel in this within. stein with, “To sum up, everyone in this Staging the shows were Sam Hood, city before an audience of more than He did point to one key appointment room owes Irwin a tremendous debt of 1 including the company's brass, pro- director, artist development, CBS Rec- 000 that was not from within, that of CBS gratitude and I look forward to working ords and Jock McLean, manager, artist motion and salesmen, creative heads, Records president Irwin Segelstein, with him closely in the years to come.” services, CBS Records. The Canadian and a full complement of international lauding him with praise. "Ever since the From this, Yetnikoff shifted into tough Room of the Royal York Hotel, site of the reps. upheaval in our company of two years talk to his people. Our industry is not re- convention, was converted into a con- Walter Yetnikoff, who was recently ap- ago,” said Yetnikoff, "he has been work- cession-proof. We can't rest on our cert hall for the occasion. Sound and pointed president of CBS Records ing successfully to restructure CBS laurels. We've broken a number of new

continued on pg. 12 Group, was the keynote speaker. Having Records. . . . It is impossible to catalog all acts. And we have to push harder to been promoted to this leadership posi- of Irwin's accomplishments over the past break more.” He listed all of the new acts tion from within the organization, he ad- two difficult years.” This vote of con- that the company has brought home dur- dressed himself to his people and em- fidence from CBS' new top man will help ing the past year. "We must take an ag-

phasized that CBS always thinks in terms erase some of the recent rumors that gressive stance and we're going to do it of promoting to leadership roles from Segelstein might be returning to the TV dynamically, with style and integrity,” within. In making his point he mentioned field or might have been thought of as a said Yetnikoff. To show that management is doing everything possible to give the huge 1000 Attend CBS Convention; Columbia organization the tools to work w with, etnikoff announced the deal CBS Sales & Promo Awards Given made with Jim Guercio. (See other story.) CBS will distribute his Caribou TORONTO — More than 1000 people at- rell, vice president of national sales and labei through the CBS Custom Opera- tended the CBS Records 1975 conven- merchandising, Epic and CBS Custom tion. Guercio is the guiding light behind tion at the Royal York Hotel here — a labels, and Don Dempsey, vice president Chicago. Yetnikoff also announced a week long affair of meetings, banquets, of merchandising Columbia Records. product arrangement with Maurice speeches, film and live talent presenta- The 1 1 award winners were: White, the creative force of Earth, Wind tions. Gordon Anderson, RPMM. midwest and Fire. White will be producing other Addressing the convention were region (now based in New York) — artists for Columbia. Arthur R. Taylor, president of CBS Inc., Columbia regional promotion marketing Arthur Taylor, president of CBS, Walter Yetnikoff, president of CBS manager of the year; Bud O’Shea, parent of the record division, followed Records Group and Irwin Segelstein, RPMM, western region, — Epic/Custom Yetnikoff with some spirited comments president of CBS Records. promotion marketing manager; Fred about the close working relationships Other speakers included Jack Craigo, Ware, RPMM, southeast region — between the record companies and the vice president of marketing of CBS special markets regional r&b promotion parent company. He said that CBS is Records who was also chairman of the marketing manager. Stan Byrd, LPM, aiming at furthering a new tone of ac- convention committee, and Paul Smith, Dallas — Columbia local promotion cessability "from the top down" within vice president of sales and distribution continued on pg. 12 continued on pg. 12 herself to Olivia Newton-John lends for CBS Records. beautiful scenery. Whether she's picking Awards to members of CBS sales and up gold records (a regular occurrence) promotion staffs were announced by Henry & The Family Stone: or strolling on the beach, Olivia con- Stan Monteiro, vice president of national tinues to be the lovely symbol of musical promotion, Columbia Records, Mel success. The cover photo of the talented Phillips, associate director of national The Mfr. Success Story Of 75 singer (courtesy of Charles Bush Studios promotion, Epic and CBS custom labels, big record com- is the secret of Stone’s and George Osaki) was selected from a Richard Mack, director of national r&b NEW YORK — The new What success? pany success story of 1975 is Henry "Necessity was the mother of our suc- series of pictures shot during a recent promotion, special markets, CBS Rec- Stone’s T.K. Records operation out of cess,” says Stone. "I had been in the three day session in the Monterey- ords. Paul Smith, vice president of sales Hialeah, Fla. Not only do the charts show business for decades as a distributor Carmel area. The results were so im- and distribution, CBS Records, Jim Tyr- pressive that MCA chose the picture on it with huge successes by George (Tone Dist. in Hialeah) and every year I McCrae, McCrae, the hot new K.C. had a hit single or two on labels, this week's Cash Box to adorn Olivia’s Gwen my and the Sunshine Band, Betty Wright, mainly on Alston. And in my capacity as a latest album cover.

Guercio’s Caribou Latimore and a host of others, but people distributor I had many close contacts It seems every season is Olivia’s. Her all over the industry will interject in a with label execs of the lines i distributed. current smash, “Please Mr. Please,” is #1 CBS Custom Line music conversation: "You know who's I always had a love for soul product and with a bullet this week on the CB singles hot? Henry Stone." frequently found myself calling manufac- chart and "Have You Never Been Through the years, people with new turers and telling them about some of Mellow” continues to skyrocket (#38 TORONTO — Producer James Guercio’s record labels would come up to Cash their new soul releases that I thought with a bullet this week). For Olivia suc- newly formed Caribou Records label will Box offices with their first releases ex- could develop into national hits. Through resting on her laurels. cess doesn't mean become a CBS custom label, it was an- pressing the hope to. someday shape all of these years I played a role in break- for She is continually on the lookout nounced at the CBS 1 975 convention. their companies in the style of a Motown, ing these records in my market, and I material, sometimes screen- good new The first release will be an album by an A&M, a Philadelphia International. found myself starting a number of na- ing over a dozen tapes a week. She is nine piece group, Garrard, recorded at Henry Stone’s operation is the latest tional hits for many key record com- alternately deluged with movie scripts Guercio's Caribou Ranch recording new company used as a comparison. panies. I often thought of doing it for and requests for personal appearances, studio in Colorado. myself on a large scale basis, but I had but Olivia is insistent that she will only Guercio is Chicago's producer and has my very successful distributorship and for accept those offers that are “right" also produced Blood. Sweat and Tears, Arista Claims 600% never felt the need to go all the way in her. She hasn't been wrong yet. the Buckinghams, and recently or- Oper. Profit Increase this direction. ganized the high grossing joint Beach "Then one day the 'necessity' factor INDEX Boys-Chicago cross country concert NEW YORK — A "whopping increase” of set in. That was the day when I received Atlantic tour. more than 600 percent in operating notice from the Warner Bros. Album Chart 1-200 . 46 and Elektra people that those three ma- profit over the previous year is claimed ,22 Album Reviews 21 jor lines were going to be pulled from my Coin News 39 for Arista Records — only eight months Machine — CBS, EW&F’s White distributorship and would be turned over Country Music Section 32 old — by executive vice president, Elliot to a WEA branch. That almost knocked Country Top 1 00 Singles 36 Sign Production Deal Goldman.

me out of business. I tried to retrench . . . Country Top 50 Lps 34 TORONTO — Maurice White, lead Goldman stated: "The company has For The Record 17 looked for some new lines I might han- singer and a major composer for Colum- also scored huge gains in net revenues. Int’l. Section .42 dle. and fortunately rebuilt my distrib- bia artists Earth. Wind & Fire, has en- The magnitude of the turnaround is Looking Ahead 26 utorship after many hairy days of nearly tered into a deal with the label whereby evidenced by the fact that despite a sub- New Additions to Playlist .. 28 continued on pg. 12 stantial carryover loss in the first quarter Radio Active Chart 26 he will be available to produce acts for Radio-TV Report 27 the company. White will remain with the of the fiscal year. Arista's operating R&B Top Singles 31 group and will produce other acts for profits escalated more than $3 million for UA Signs Dr. John R&BTop50Lps 30 Columbia when his schedule permits. the year. LOS ANGELES — Dr. John has been Singles Chart Top 100 — 4 EW&F recently held both #1 singles and Goldman also claims that Arista has signed to an exclusive recording con- Single Reviews 20 album chart positions in Cash Box with "zoomed to No. 8 position among all tract with United Artists. The doctor's de- Talent On Stage 18 “Shining Star" and "That's The Way Of record companies in sales of singles and but United Artists' album, to be produced Vital Staisics 26 The World." respectively. albums. by Bob Ezrin, will be released in the fall.

August 2, 1975 7 cashbox/news

Broadcasters Anti Performance Royalties Long Island Looks — For New Identity Arguments ‘Hollow, Deceptive’ Gortikov NEW YORK — “Long Island is a separate NEW YORK — Stanley Gortikov, presi- Gortikov told the committee that 56 Gortikov also stated that the fee music market apart from Manhattan and dent of the Recording Industry Associa- percent of records played over radio are schedule established in the legislation the rest of New York City and should be tion of America (RIAA) spoke before a disks whose meaningful sales life was was “quite modest.” treated as such,” is the sentiment of congressional committee last week in over. Stations with advertising revenue some of Long Island's key industry mem- support of legislation proposed to grant He claimed that the oldies program- below $25,000 a year would pay nothing. bers who have banded together to try to rights and royalties to musicians, singers ming cuts exposure possibilities for new Stations between $25,000 and $100,000 get their message across to the rest of and record companies for broadcasting. records and "does little or nothing to will pay $250 a year — 75 cents a day. the country. He also attacked broadcasters who generate more record sales.” Stations up to $200,000 would pay $250 At a meeting held last week at My thought they should pay no performance Although record companies want a year, $2 a day and stations over the Father's Place in Roslyn, Long Island, it royalty because airplay helps to sell airplay they are not out for a free ride, $200,000 figure would pay a maximum was decided that an organization, the records. Gortikov called their argument said Gortikov. "Record companies are of one percent of their annual net in- Long Island Music Association (LIMA) be “hollow and deceptive.” among the major purchasers of com- come from advertisers or some lesser formed to look after the interests of its Gortikov stated: “Radio stations do not mercial advertising over radio and percentage based on use of records. members and establish the Long Island use records for their programming to do television.” Gortikov stated that 62 percent of music scene as a market separate and record companies a favor. They use re- In 1972 record companies paid out America’s radio stations would pay either apart from NYC. cords because that is the best way, in $32 million for advertising, stated nothing or merely token fees under this Among those taking part at the meet- their judgment, to build audiences. Gortikov. In 1974 nearly $65 million was arrangement. Some 38 percent would ing were several representatives from Records are the mainstay of most radio spent by the record business for pay the full performance fee of up to one the area's radio stations, members of the programming. More than 75 percent of television advertising. percent. press, concert promoters, discotheque radio program time is devoted to Commented Gortikov: "By way of con- He commented: “This one percent is a owners, and booking agents who deal records. trast the estimated yield to recording small sum indeed compared to the 3.7 primarily with talent in L.l. "In fact though,” continued Gortikov, companies from performance royalties percent that radio stations voluntarily “Now that we’ve set up a permanent "most records get zero sales benefit would be about $5 million, even less in agree to pay publishers and composers organization, the next step is to promote

from airplay. The vast majority never get early stages.” through ASCAP, BMI and SESAC." L.l. as the major music market it is.” said airplay at all and a top 40 radio station Gortikov stated that broadcasters paid Gortikov also added that some of the Richard Branciforte, the publisher of usually adds only five or six new songs a for “virtually every other form of pro- RIAA membership had suggested creat- Good Times magazine, who helped to or- week to its playlist — out of more than gramming they employ except for ing a special Recording Industry Music ganize the meeting with Michael Ep- 900 new recorded tunes released record. Cultural Fund to foster serious music stein, the owner of My Father’s Place. weekly. Gortikov also pointed out that a record projects throughout the U.S. "Long Island has separate media out- “More than 75 percent of all records company was not merely a manufacturer “This fund might be financed by the lets, and different concert promoters,

released fail to recover their costs. Only — “this is a mistaken notion,” he told the contribution of five percent of the perfor- and it should be treated in a separate about six percent make any real profits committee. “The record company plays mance royalties received by participat- way,” said Branciforte.

and they must carry the load for all the an essential, highly creative role in the ing record companies if this legislation is “Surveys have shown that most people ” rest.” development of a record. enacted," he said. continued on pg. 23

‘Maximus’ Opens The Door Col. Epic, Custom Lines For ‘Progressive Discos’ Unveil Product In Toronto NEW YORK — Maximus, a disco located heavy beat, the sound is largely repeti- TORONTO — “The strongestline of Stampley, Steppenwolf, David Wills, in New City, New York (half an hour from tious and often nondescript. up key releases in our history,” according to and Jones, Manhattan) may have the formula that Almost as a direct contradiction to the Tammy Wynette George Irwin Segelstein, president, Columbia Debut albums on Epic included product will make the disco scene not just a pass- sound geared toward discos, the kind of Records, was unveiled at the from Johnny Rivers, Ted Nugent, ing fad, but a continually productive and music you can expect to hear at Maximus CBS Records 1 975 convention. Spanky and Our Gang and Jimmie entertaining medium offering an is intentionally diverse and covers a Spheeris. alternative for people who like to dance broad spectrum of tastes and blends Nine from the and listen to recorded music. through the course of a week. Mondays Via film, slides and live appearances albums CBS custom dele- labels were premiered at the convention While the popularity of discos has are reserved for danceable heavy rock, 25 albums were introduced to the gates. Included was product from Barbra including the first release, by the group grown considerably over the past year, Tuesday is folk night, funky music, is the burgeoning “disco sound” has been played on Wednesdays and oldies are Streisand, Chicago, Neil Diamond, Gerrard of the new Caribou label. Blue Lewis, Earth, Sky introduced a new Edgar Winter LP little more than a stylized offspring of played on Sunday. On Thursday, Friday, Herbie Hancock, Ramsey Wind and Fire, Loggins and Messina, Art while TSOP presented a new album from r&b. Characterized by a strong, bass and Saturday nights, a little of everything Garfunkel, Taj Mahal, Billy Joel, David The People's Choice. Monument is played during the evening — usually in Essex, Springsteen and Dave weighed in with six albums, from Kris segments designed to keep a flowing Bruce momentum. Mason. Kristofferson, Billy Swan, Al Hi rt and to the label albums included Pete Fountain, Charlie McCoy, Boots Atlantic Initiates Tim Guelick, one of Maximus’ co- New Freddie Prinze, Dudes, Randolph and Reno. owners states unequivocally that the product by Don Selective Pricing Cecilio and Kapona, Troy Seals, Rick “Footlifters,” a marching album by music is the draw and the reason the dis- Cunha, Jon Lucien, Les Dudak, Tony Gunther Schuller conducting the In- With Barrabas Disk co has been able to operate successfully Williams, Flying Burrito Brothers, Jackie credible Columbia All Star Band, and a for over five years. “There really is no Atlantic/ Atco Records is NEW YORK — De Shannon, and Flo and Eddie. two record set of Jascha Heifetz in con- likes music offering Barrabas album, “Heart alternative for anyone who the new Epic Records debuted 13 new albums cert, headed the presentation of Colum- on it to want City,” to retailers at a reduced and gets turned enough by Of The for the convention from Labelle, Charlie bia’s Masterworks classical albums at the to dance. The only other thing, maybe, is price. The move is seen as a response to Rich, Dan Fogelberg, Paul Horn, Joe continued on 23 to live band, but that’s not the pg. the selective/variable price principle in- go see a thing. else is there?” he asks. troduced several weeks ago at the an- same What A typical Friday night Maximus crowd nual NARM retailers conference, aiming Ronee Blakeley Inks WB Pact: floor and spills over to at featuring “new product by new acts at covers the dance midnight. They are kept a special introductory price.” The dealer the bar area by Wexler Set For 1 st Indie Project on their feet with a hard hitting series of will be able to sell the LP as if it were in HOLLYWOOD — Ronee Blakeley has signed an exclusive recording contract Pilot’s Smile,” the $4.98/LP, $5. 97/tape list price rock songs: “Just A with Warner Bros. Records. Ms. Blakeley “Eight Days category. followed by the Beatles’ A has entered the studio in Muscle Shoals, According to Atlantic senior v-p of Week,” The Hollies’ “On A Carousel,” Alabama to begin recording her debut Peter marketing Dave Glew, as this is a test Johnny Rivers’ “Help Me Rhonda,” album for the label, with Jerry Wexler dis- program designed to break an act, the Frampton’s “Show Me The Way,” producing his first project as an indepen- special discount price will be discon- solving into a song by Led Zeppelin to dent. Announcement of the deal came tinued after 75,000 unit sales have been Les Variations, an import single by from WB chairman Mo Ostin and Joe reached, at which time the LP will revert Sweet, The Move’s “Do Ya,” and Linda Smith, president of Warner Bros. “It’s In His Kiss” providing the im- to regular pricing. In addition to concen- Lewis’ Records. Ms. Blakeley is one of the stars to a trated advertising, merchandising and petus for the disco dancers work up in the Robert Altman film “Nashville.” promotional campaigns based around sweat. She has been writing and performing her Barrabas, a Spanish group, an instru- It’s not a conventional disco reper- own music and songs, including those to effective mental track from the album, “Mellow toire, but proves be she performed in “Nashville,” for several transitions subtle Blow," is being released in a special 12", nonetheless. The are years, and recorded an album for Elektra 33V3 rpm stereo format — which in- and neat, and are at times applauded by Records over three years ago. Warners augurates Atlantic/Atco new disco the audience who seem to show an af- plans her album for worldwide release in finity Rolling single series, featuring tunes specifically toward the Stones' “Under October or November. Ms. Blakeley is engineered and manufactured for dis- My Thumb” and David Bowie’s “Suf- managed by Jerry Weintraub of Manage-

cotheque play. continued on pg. 16 Smith, Ms. Blakeley, Wexler, Weintraub ment III.

8 August 2. 1 97f CARPENTERS L I T I O A R (AM 1721; The only game in town and the new single.

From the album,"Horizon” (SP 4530; ON A&M RECORDS

Produced by Richard Carpenter Associate Producer Karen Carpenter " cashbox/news r international Depts Growing Mixed Media Much In import At CBS Convention Use At CBS Convention TORONTO — More than ever before produced by Judy Paynter, TORONO — Attendance of over 200 de- directors meeting and included Peter de director CBS Records' group moved into film to press and public information. Columbia legates from six continents — the largest Rougemont, vice president, European show product and present ideas at the Records, assisted by Records number of CBS International personnel operations, Manual Villarreal, vice presi- CBS 1975 CBS Records convention held engineer Russ Payne, CBS Records to be present at a CBS convention — un- dent. Latin American operations, A.W.T. here at the Royal York. senior photographer, Sandy Speiser, the derlined the expanded role that the in- Smith, vice president, Australian opera- Key executives Bruce Lundvall, vice Expomotion Film Company and Staging ternational division played in this year's tions, Norio Ohga, president, CBS/Sony, president, general manager, Columbia Techniques, Inc. CBS Records convention last week. It and managing directors from 20 coun- Records and Ron Alexenburg, vice pres- Appearing briefly in the film, Stan was also the first time the convention has tries. ident, Epic and CBS custom labels, aban- Monteiro, vice president, national pro- been held outside the U S. since the De Rougemont also chaired a Council doned the usual practice of formal motion, stated: “We should remember 1972 affair in London. of Europe rrfeeting attended by the chief speeches in favor of a film parody on the that just as radio airplay can New CBS International president Dick European staffers and executives. help in- television program “CBS Reports." fluence what gets into print, Asher presided over a series of meetings Before the start of the convention so can print In a question and answer format both help influence what gets radio airplay." covering all aspects of international proper, Columbia Records of Canada, executives on the last The main mixed media evet, it operations. the host company, held a series of meet- commented move as is year separate label every year, was the film The meetings included a Latin a&r ings hosted by president Terry Lynd and to heads. Lundvall presentation of it "far new product all meeting, chaired by Sol Rabinowitz, vice executive vice president Jack stated had meant greater concen- on the group labels pro- effort duced by Arnold Levine, president a&r and music publishing, CBS Robertson. tration" of while Alexenburg said vice president, the diversification gave both labels and advertising and sales promotion, International and the first large scale continued on pg. 23 CBS artist greater scope. Records. (over 30 executives) meeting of its kind Also for the first time the press and This year the presentation, which pre- held. Product presentations were made Lefty Frizzell public information department had an viewed all 60 albums shipping within from Spain, Italy and Latin America. opportunity, via film, to show the gather- ninety days of the convention, was run in Rabinowitz also headed the bulk of the Dies Of Stroke ing the extent of their duties. This was separate segments over the three days international product presentation at an LOS ANGELES — ABC Records country also in a comedy vein, showing why and used a mixture of slides, film and a&r meeting that included new product music artist Lefty Frizzell, 47, died of a Dracula should sign with Records. multi screen affects. The presentation from Melanie and Gary Tom's licensed stroke at his home in Nashville Sat., July CBS The 20-minute skit was actually a guided was made on location in California. by CBS International, and showcases of 19. Services were held Tuesday at Cole tour of all functions of the publicity Nashville, Memphis and New York and product from the U.K., France, Germany, and Garrett Funeral Home in nearby de- partment in breaking artist (that was shown on 16 projectors and Spain, South Africa, Scandinavia and Goodlestville. a new mm earlier both Lundvall over twenty simultaneously operating Canada. The break that brought Lefty into and Alexenburg slide projectors. The international executives got country prominence came when he was had cited as the “key to success"). The film was conceived and presented The presentation has been duplicated together over lunch on Saturday with working with his own band in Texas. The by members of the press department, continued on 23 Philadelphia International to talk over job led him to his first record for Jim pg.

marketing and merchandising plans Beck, who took it to Don Law, Columbia's overseas for the CBS custom line. country expert, who in turn signed CBS Confab Filmed Lieberson Tribute Asher also presided over a managing Frizzell. Frizzell is remembered for such hits as TORONTO — Groucho Marx, Marvin excerpt was in song form — and a pic- “If You've Got The Money, Honey (I’ve Hamlisch, Douglas Fairbanks, Betty torial history of Lieberson's career. Swan Song Denounces Got The Time)" and “I Love You A Comden, Adolph Green, Isaac Stern, However Lieberson managed to up- Led Zep Bootleg LPs Thousand Ways." Mitch Miller, Godfrey Cambridge, stage his own tribute by appearing to In 1952, Lefty joined the Grand Ole Steven Sondheim, John Hammond and comment on everything — by use of one NEW YORK — Swan Song Records have Opry in Nashville. He then moved to Irving Townsend were all seen and liners extracted from a series of Playback announced that any so-called “live” Led California, where he appeared on "Town heard in a special film tribute to Goddard television shows produced in the mid Zeppelin albums that are being offered Hall Party" in Compton for five years and Lieberson who retired in May as presi- 1950s. to stores are completely unauthorized. the “Country America" TV show in dent of CBS Records/Group after 36 CBS executives, Bob Altshuler, "Any stores that hope to have credibili- Hollywood for a year. years with the company. Charlie Burr and Jim Brown, with Arnold ty with their customers should ignore In 1962, Lefty migrated back to The film was screened at the CBS Levine as consultant, assembled the these bootlegs since they are tenth rate Nashville and eventually began record- Records 1975 convention. It consisted material and produced the film in con- quality and were made utterly without ing for ABC/Dot. Surviving Lefty are his of friends within and without the com- junction with Expomotion. Lee Kaslow- consent or knowledge of Zeppelin or widow, three sons and a daughter. pany paying tribute — the Groucho Marx sky was editor. anyone at Swan Song," said Danny Goldbert. vice president of Swan Song Records. Newton & Silver Spur The bootlegs are a travesty and to be avoided by sane merchants.” Dave Glew, Signed To RCA vice-president of Atlantic who dis- NEW YORK — Juice Newton and Silver tributes Swan Song has also denounced Spur have been signed to an exclusive at every the bootlegs and urged those recording contract with RCA Records. level of the business to avoid them. Their first album. "Juice Newton and Silver Spur" will be released in Aug. Making the announcement. Mike Bernik- WCI Reports Second er, division vice president of pop a&r said: “In a time when both country pop Qtr. Income; Music music and female singers are dominating the charts, we are fortunate indeed to Revenues Show Gain have signed Juice Newton and Silver NEW YORK — Warner Communications Spur, a group which shows off the best of Inc last week reported record second both those worlds of music . . . and quarter fully diluted earnings per share more." of $.76 against the $.65 earned in 1974 The group consists of Juice Newton, — the pervious second quarter record. Otha Young and Tom Kealey. Net income was $13,318,000, compared with $13,209,000 last year. Second quarter revenues were $154,679,000, Atlantic Inks compared to $1 77.447,000 in 1974. The records, tapes and music publish- Mama’s Pride ing operations of WCI showed second NEW YORK — Atlantic Records has quarter gains in operating revenues — signed the St. Louis-based band Mama's $67,177,000 this year compared with Pride. The group's debut album. $61,264,000 for the same period last “Mama s Pride,” produced by Arif Mardin year. Income from operating units in at Mimi's Criteria Studios, is set for late- these areas was also up. from August release. $8,107,000 last year to $9,263,000 for Mama's Pride, who have been togeth- 1975. WCI chairman Steven J. Ross, in er for three years, are co-managed by commenting on the second quarter re- LIVE LOUDON — Arista recording artist Loudon Wainwright so impressed the as- Alan Walden and Charlie Brusco of sults, noted that recorded music sembled gathering when he performed at a recent top-level conference of Columbia Walden & Brusco, Inc. of Macon. Ga. showed increases in both revenues and Pictures motion picture and television programming executives, that a special pilot They are being booked by Steve Cole & pre-tax income. The diversity of WCI’s television series will be written for him and two motion pictures have been submitted Associates of Atlanta. The six members artist roster and substantial growth to him for musical scoring and songs. Seen here are (l-r): Alan Hirschfield. president of the group are Danny Liston. Pat abroard overcame generally weak of Columbia Pictures Industries Inc., Loudon, and Clive Davis, president of Arista Liston, Kevin Sanders, Joe Turk. Max domestic record industry conditions. Records. Baker and Frank Galliano.

10 August 2. 1975 OFF THE RECORD,AYERS ROCK IS THE LARGEST ROCK IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE. ON THE RECORD,AYERS ROCK IS ONE OF THE RIGGEST RANDS IN ALL OFAUSTRALIA.

INTRODUCING THE NEWAYERS ROCK ALBUM, "BIG RED ROCK;’ TO AMERICA. ONA&M RECORDS (SP 4523) AYERS ROCK IS NOW ON THEIR FIRST AMERICAN TOUR:

JULY 16-20/STARWOOD, Los Angeles, Ca. JULY 24/ (Possible 2nd show in Portland) JULY 27/MEMORIAL STADIUM, Seattle, Wash. JULY 22/ARMORY, Medford, Ore. JULY 25/MEMORIAL ARENA, Victoria, B.C. AUGUST 1/Ft. Wayne, Indiana JULY 23/PARAMOUNT THEATER, Portland, Ore. JULY 26/COLISEUM, Spokane, Wash. AUGUST 2/Columbus, Ohio "

Troggs’ Page: New Outlets In Britain NEW YORK — New avenues of “Discos are also another market for up and down the country that can be pro- this 1000 At CBS Meet merchandising record product are open- record exposure. Already my company is moted and worked on. Hopefully discos throughout causes interest on the BBC's main radio cont. fr pg. 7 ing up in Britain, states Larry Page, pro- servicing around 800 which is the most ducer and manager of the rock group, the country and we have taken on pro- channel. Radio One, manager; Rick Swig. LPM, San Fran- this market. You still need it to break any the Troggs and owner of his own Page motion staff to cater to We important. cisco — Epic/Custom local promotion One Records. have built one promotion around 'Disco record." manager; Armand McKissick. LPM. newsletter to disco Page’s main interest in New York is to Page was in the U.S. on a promotion Li L who writes a Philadelphia — special markets, local r&b was associated tour with the Troggs, whose ATV jockies and holds competitions for them promote the Troggs. He promotion manager. just and so on. The mobile disco units, work- with the group from the very beginning, Records album, “The Troggs” has New York received the award for the private parties we also find are an in- bringing their major hit, “Wild Thing," re- been released Page was the original ing CBS Records distributor of the year. The teresting outlet. issued over and over again during the producer of the group a decade ago. award for Columbia sales office of the in “But no doubt about it, the advance- past 1 years, back from America follow- He cited the Cinedisc experiment 0 year went to the Detroit branch, and the Britain — with the composer, Chip that I ment of commercial radio in ing a meeting Britain as one example. "It means New York branch also copped the Epic/ completely dominated by the Taylor. I want previously can get two minutes of any record Custom sales office of the year award. Room, in promote, no visuals, in 700 cinemas BBC — has provided us with a real out- “We met in the Russian Tea to New York's Milt Goldstein was named Page,” and I loved throughout the country for a week at a let, a kind of secondary market chain that New York," recalled salesman of the year. never had before. Now there the song despite the fact that it had been cost of around $1500. I started with the the country previously. Chip The first annual Goddard Lieberson Troggs' single, ““Summertime," he said. are around 40 commercial radio stations recorded five times originally wrote it for Jorden Chris- award went to Lou Weinstein who re- topher, husband of Sybil Burton (former- tired, credited with selling over CBS Top Brass Challenge Employees ly married to Richard Burton) who had 50,000,000 records, after 43 years with cont. fr pg. 7 the discotheque Arthur in New York." CBS Records. A repeat of the film tribute Troggs to Weinstein shown when he retired in the company. He also stated that CBS our goals cannot be overstressed. Page parted company with the would be giving women and blacks a On the subject of challenges confront- — with attendant law suits, court action June was screened. greater opportunity for growth and de- ing the CBS organizations, Segelstein and litigation — around 1968 but was re- Additional awards went to Matty velopment within the company not only said the following: "So, your challenges continued on pg. 23 Mathews, local promotion manager of because these minorities are deserving are to re-define your market — expand Columbia New York was named Killer of but especially because blacks play such your market. For example, the 25-35 the Year. A special Earth, Wind and Fire an important role in the music business year old segment of our population will Pickwick Adopts promotion award went to Richard Mack, and CBS' success. continued on pg 23 Cash Dividends director of r&b promotion. CBS Records Irwin Segelstein concluded the major and his special markets staff. The first an- addresses of the opening event. Change Live Talent nual Stan Snyder award went to Stan and continuity was the thrust of his ad- NEW YORK — The board of directors of Snyder, vice president of national ac- dress. He advised the Columbia team At CBS Confab Pickwick Int'l., Inc., has adopted a counts marketing, CBS Records and a that in a week or so he would be restruc- lighting equipment was supplied by quarterly cash dividend policy. The first special appreciation award was given to turing the company’s country marketing Showco. quarterly dividend of 8b per share will be Joe Senkiewicz, local promotion mana- procedures. The announcement of these Featured on Wednesday's concert payable on Sept. 19, 1975 to sharehold- ger of Columbia Records. New York right after Labor changes will be made were Stephen Stills, Bill Withers — both ers of record on Aug. 20, 1 975. branch. Day. “Suffice it to say,” said Segelstein, recent signings — the Hollies and Michel “we intend to be second to none in coun- cont. fr ." Pagliaro and Les Rockers, a French- pg. 7 try music and in Nashville Canadian rock group and also newly Stone’s T.K. Records evening after her an important folding, to the point where it's stilt a suc- wife Gwen home one Segelstein made note of signed. session. I was handed a great within the in- cessful operation. But it was at that point recording trend that is developing Thursday night's concert spotlighted track by my people. And although Gwen that I saw the handwriting on the wall and dustry that Columbia will continue to ad- Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes, Jon to was in the studio, the song was meant for said and I saw that distribution was not the thing dress itself to: “It’s been — Lucian (new signing), Kokomo and the a male performer. So George expressed rely I decided to devote suppose I’ve said it as often as the next upon 100%. So Michael Stanley Band ( a new Epic Rec- a desire to lay in the vocal track. And the is dominant musical all my efforts toward developing a strong guy — that there no ords signing). entity." minute it was finished I gave orders to trend in 1975 — no Presley, no Beatles manufacturing Boz Scraggs, Jeff Beck and Dan rush release the record the next day." to radically alter and expand the music headlined the Friday evening Stone headed into high gear. Using Fogelberg The record went right to the top of all the with it. the talents scene and the record market the final of Steve Alaimo and Rick show for the convention with is succeed- major Finch charts. And currently Gwen Well, it's not entirely so. One care of by as producers (people who had night, Saturday, being taken ing in her own right with her top 10 pop it has, with the source — or is a resource — Billy been him on production end) Paul Simon, Phoebe Snow and hit and number one r&b smash "Rockin' through the years, filled the void, and Stone became more serious about his Joel. Chair." has infused vitality, energy, imagination manufacturing business. Country music received a special Fri- The record industry needs indepen- and. yes, art into our business. And it concert taking place at the “Rock Me Baby" by George McCrae day luncheon dents," Stone went on, “and I look at hasn't hurt sales either. Of course, I’m re- opened a great many doors. The record Inn on the Park restaurant — it was the myself as the independent's indepen- ferring to r&b, soul, black progressive — in outside the Royal York for the hit #1 pop and r&b, led to an interna- only show dent. I am willing to make a label deal music that has come out of the black ex- tional deal with RCA and developed into convention — and featured Larry Jon with anyone feels he can produce hits. perience. an international smash. the final Wilson, Troy Seals. David Wills. Joe “When And I believe we know how to direct “Our accomplishments in this area and count is in," said Stone, "I won't be sur- Stampley and Willie Nelson. them, promote them and merchandise prised if the record goes over the 6 them. Our first important Ip product from million unit mark: KC and the Sunshine Band. Gwen After that, Stone negotiated an agree- McCrae, George McCrae and Latimore Wright ment for the return of Betty and will establish us as a stronger, broader of his Alston label. Alston for a period selling entity on the record scene. We time had been distributed by Atlantic. also expect to be coming with product of And now Betty is climbing the charts an instrumental nature from the Sun- with her “Ooola-La” single. shine Band. And in the next month or so the atmosphere down for “I knew we had I expect to conclude an agreement here in Miami." Stone continued, "to the release of important jazz product. come up with hits on a steady basis. We But it's all going to be produced in our had a family atmosphere of talented and stable. I'm not interested in buying any productive musicians and producers. We tired old label and picking up tons of Thomas did very well with our Timmy dead inventory. I want our company to single on Glades. Latimore was a stock be all new, all fresh and turn out product before he want- boy in my distributorship that will move. I don't want or need any ed to take a shot at recording. And now $150,000 recording sessions. They're he's a soul star in his own right. KC of KC not necessary. And if any artist is unhap- and the Sunshine Band (who got his py with our setup and what we can do for moniker because his last name is really him, he can go anywhere else he would Casey) and is one of the hottest like. Yes, we're going to make our mis- on our label with his Get properties takes. but I think we have the ingredients Down Tonight' single and his smash new needed to develop an important record album, was a stockroom boy and switch- manufacturing entity that the industry for board operator in my distributorship will be hearing from for many years to five years before he decided to take a come." shot at recording. The atmosphere in our of confi- THREE DOG'S >3iGHT — After their sold out concert at Central Park’s Schaefer Music Perhaps Stone's attitude studio was and is there to bring out the staff, a territory where Festival last week.. Three Dog Night were honored at a party given for them by ABC dence, a skilled talent of people we have contact with. there are not hundreds of competitors, Records at the Top Of The Park. Seen here (l-r) are: Joel Cohen, the group's cut his huge 'Rock experience in what to do with manager Barbara Carr. ABC east coast director of publicity: Chuck Negron: Danny "George McCrae decades of hit only because he was hang- and his feel for soul Hutton: Tony Martell, ABC director of east coast operations: Lisa Karlin of WQIV: and Me Baby' a strong record waiting to drive his ingredients Cory Wells. ing around the studio music are those necessary

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Ms. Pepe Tapped Ms. Davis New Bergh Forms Adelman Named As London PR Dir. Polydor Mkt. Mgr. Mgmt. Firm RCA Mkt. Dir. NEW YORK — Barbara Pepe has been NEW YORK — Diana Davis has been ap- NEW YORK — Imagination Management NEW YORK — Len Adelman has been appointed director of publicity for Lon- pointed national manager of marketing Inc. is a newly formed New York based promoted to the post of director of don Records. services for Polydor Records. In this capacity, will company headed by Jerry Bergh. The marketing services at RCA Records. He she be responsible In her new capacity, Ms. Davis will agency's first client is Sammy Hager, will be responsible for the administration for all written material, including artist have responsibility for the coordinating biographies and press releases. will who was formerly the leader with the of the sales, promotion and advertising She of all releases on the Polydor and MGM also group, Montrose. A recording contract is aspects of marketing at the company, as coordinate national publicity for all labels. She will be involved in the order- currently under negotiation for an LP well as for the budgets and procedures London artists on tour. ing of album components and the follow- which should be released in Oct. of the sales offices throughout the coun- Immediately prior to her new position, through of related marketing campaigns. Prior to creating Imagination Manage- try Adelman will also supervise the Ms Pepe was New York correspondent Prior to her promotion. Ms. Davis for ment. Bergh served as vice president in scheduling process for all RCA Records the Philadelphia-based Concert worked in a variety of marketing capaci- charge of new talents of the Dee An- product and act as coordinator for Magazine, as well as a freelance writer ties for the label, including that of re- for various thony Organization. Caytronics and Magtac. RCA licensees music publications. lease coordinator for MGM in Los In announcing his new enterprise. for Spanish Angeles. product and reel-to-reel gh stated. "I am very optimistic tapes, §§ r about respectively. Hyman Ostrow opening a new company at this time. I Adelman joined RCA Records in Aug. feel economic conditions have produced 1966. as administrator of financial 1899-1975 a healthy leveling off in the industry, re- budgets, after serving as division con- NEW YORK — Funeral services were sulting in a greater degree of selectivity. troller of Colpix Records for ten years. held July 27, 1975 for Hyman Ostrow Out of this will come a brand new breed Since June of 1971, he has been father of Marty Ostrow, executive of genuine talent." manager of financial operations. vice president of Cash Box. Services Imagination Management's offices are

were conducted at I. J. Morris Funeral located at 540 La Guardia Place. New Home. 1895 Flatbush Avenue, York, New York 10012.(212) 533-5853. Brooklyn. New York with internment at Beth David Cemetary. Sprindfield Griff, Chappell Boulevard, Queens. New York. Hyman Ostrow (76) is survived by Sign Agreement wife Anna, two sons, Marty and Ira and five grandchildren. NEW YORK — Chappell Music Company and Ray Griff have signed an exclusive Cy House Dies agreement wherein Chappell will ad- minister Griff's three publishing com- Barbara Pepe NEW YORK — Simon “Cy" House, panies, Blue Melody. Blue Echo, and manager of London Records Blue Band, on a worldwide basis. southeast branch, passed away July InterComm To Griff has written songs for performers 21 of a heart attack. He was 59. like Jerry Lee Lewis. Wayne Newton. Rep Caravan House was a 30 year veteran of the Porter Wagoner, and Dolly Parton. in ad- HOLLYWOOD — Chess/ Janus Records music business, working with Colum- dition to having several chart hits him- and British Talent Managers have re- bia Records in Florida. King Records self. tained InterComm Public Relations As- and other companies. The past 13 Adelman sociates. Inc. to represent the five-man years he spent with London, being British group. Caravan appointed branch manager in 1970. For Casablanca Set Pudwell Named To Oasis Distribution Product Post HOLLYWOOD — Casablanca Records RCA NEW YORK — John Pudwell has been has formed a partnership with Giorgio named director of product distribution Moroder's new Munich-based Oasis for RCA Records. He will be responsible Records, whereby Casablanca will manu- for the maintenance of inventory control facture and distribute all Oasis product and the distribution of RCA Records. throughout the United States. Canada Pudwell joined RCA Records in 1956 and Japan. as a quality analyst, and since that time Albums by three Oasis artists are due has held various positions, including to be released here within the next manager of product assurance and month — "Weltschmertz" by Schloss. a manufacturing coordination, and direc- German hard-rock power trio: a debut LP tor of new product development. In the by songstress Donna Summer, and latter post, he was responsible for "Einzelganger," electronic music con- coordinating all 4-channel activities. ducted and produced by Giorgio himself.

Levin Wins ASCAP Burkan Competition NEW YORK — Arthur Bennett Levin of Washington. D.C. has won the $250 first prize in the 1975 Nathan Burkan Memo- rial Competition at the National Law Center of George Washington Univer- sity. The title of the winning essay was "Two Cents Plain: The Development of Federal Remedies to Combat the Problem of Record and Tape Piracy." The Nathan Burkan Memorial Com- petition is sponsored annually by ASCAP, in memory of its first general Pudwell counsel, who died in 1936. It is designed to stimulate interest in the field of Barnum, Imberton Set copyright law. After receiving the prize- winning papers from participating law For A&M Promo Posts schools, a panel of judges selects the outstanding essays for national awards PICNICKING WITH BLACK OAK ARKANSAS — MCA Records held a chicken n ribs HOLLYWOOD — Louise Barnum and ranging from $1500 to $250. barbecue on the back lot of Universal City Studios in honor of Black Oak Arkansas, Janis Imberton have been promoted to recently signed to the label. The site of the merriment was the park-like "Town new positions in the production division Square" area used in the filming of Robert Preston's well-known scene from "The Correction of A&M Records, announced Bob Fead. Music Man." and many other memorable films. After the pleasant conversation and vice president, sales and distribution dining, guests were treated to a VIP private tour of the deserted back lot. including Last week we incorrectly stated that Ms. Barnum has been named manager New York St., prominent in Universal's "The Sting.” Seen enjoying themselves are: Wolfman Jack was succeeded by Helen of record production: she was formerly (top. left to right) George Albert, president and publisher of Cash Box, Jim Dandy of Reddy as permanent host of The Mid- the assistant production manager. Ms. Black Oak. and MCA vice president of marketing. Rick Frio. (Bottom photo, left to night Special. Wolfman Jack served as Imberton has been named manager of right) Butch Stone, manager of Blark Oak. Mike Maitland, president of MCA Records, the show's permanent announcer, not its jacket production She was formerly in basketball great Wilt Chamberlain. Jim Dandy and Phil Alexander. Cash Box. host. charge of inventory control for the label

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OSMONDS ITINERARY

July 26— Exhibition, Edmonton, Canada July 28— Civic Arena, Bismark, North Dakota July 30— Garrett Coliseum, Montgomery, Alabama July 31 —Civic Center Arena, Huntsville, Alabama

August 1 —Municipal Aud., Nashville, Tennessee August 2— Omni, Atlanta, Georgia August 4 — Charlotte Coliseum, Charlotte, North Carolina August 5 — Memorial Aud., Greenville, South Carolina August 6— Capitol Pk. Center, Landover, Maryland (Wash, D.C.) August 7 — Eastern State Expo, Springfield, Massachusetts August 8— Allentown Fair, Allentown, Pennsylvania August 11 —Civic Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania August 12 — Kentucky State Fair, Louisville, Kentucky August 13 — Illinois State Fair, Springfield, Illinois August 14 — Wisconsin State Fair, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

August 15— Indiana State Fair, Indianapolis, Indiana August 16— Washington Park, Homewood, Illinois

August 1 8 — Civic Aud., Knoxville, Tennessee August 19— Mid South Coliseum, Memphis, Tennessee

August 20— Mississippi River Fest., Edwardsville, Illinois

August 22— Minnesota State Fair, St. Paul, Minnesota

August 23 — Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, Iowa August 25— Canadian Nat'l Exhibition, Toronto, Canada August 26— Michigan State Fair, Detroit, Michigan August 29 — Fair, Ottawa, Canada

September 1 —Ohio State Fair, Columbus, Ohio September 3— Myriad, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma September 4— Assembly Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma September 5 — Nebraska State Fair, Lincoln, Nebraska September 6 — Kansas State Fair, Topeka, Kansas

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‘Maximus’ — Progressive Disco GRC Plans A Six Album August — Genera! Recording "Traces Of Life,” is also the first serious cont. fr pg. 8 HOLLYWOOD Corp. (GRC) has six albums set for re- album for the country comedy duo. The fragette City." The latter is explained ties (the original Sweet Thursday Ip on lease in Aug. Included are debut albums album was recorded in Nashville and when the dancers sing along in unison; Tetragramaton, Brian Poole and the Eric Quincy Tate, Law, Eugene produced by Bill Walker. “Wham bam. thank you mam!” Tremeloes on AFE) and includes an ex- by Wallace and Grand Ole Opry stars, Lonzo Ripple's new release is entitled "High “The music we have been playing here tensive collection of imports. and Oscar. The other two releases are by On The Hog." It includes their popular for the past several years is based on our The library has been funded by the country artist Moe Bandy and the r&b single, “This Ain’t No Time To Be Giving own personal tastes which lean toward club for the most part, due to a disbelief in ensemble Ripple. Up.” The producers were Leroy Em- progressive rock. If it didn't, it would on the part of many record companies Tate, with two LPs to its manuel and Davis with all tracks eliminate the uniqueness and people the operation of a thriving, progressive Eric Quincy Mose credit, has completed his first prod- recorded in Sound Pit Studios. would have no reason to travel 25-30 disco. GRC uct, entitled “EOT." The album was co- Moe Bandy's new release is entitled miles to get here," said Chipper McKier- “Several companies have offered to. produced by Tate and Sonny Limbo at "Bandy The Rodeo Clown." The album nan, one of the club's djs and co-owners. service us with' all of their disco product, Studios in Atlanta. Sonny Limbo was recorded in May at Nashville. The Maximus’ permanent record library, but not with their rock records, which is, Lowery brings years of experience from famed producer was Ray Baker and the record- which numbers some 10,000 Ips and after all, whai we mostly play. They Muscle Shoals, Alabama. ing session was led by Charlie McCoy. 20,000 singles is noteworthy not only for would say, You're a discotheque, aren't "Law" is the first album by the hard its volume, but its content. Among the you?’ And I’d tell them that we have no rock group of the same name. The album complete catalogs of all major groups are need for most of the disco stuff that gets numerous obscurities (Lothar and the sent out.” was recorded during May 1975 in GRC’s London Mkts Sound Pit Studios, Atlanta. The pro- Hand People. The Collectors) and rari- “I'm just not into that disco garbage, Thomas Album ducers were Howie and Ronnie Albert. though I think that it does have a certain marketing is Irish singer/’- NEW YORK — A major cam- merit,” Chipper says. “We will play a Eugene Wallace an paign to promote the next solo project by F.O.R.E. Honors Barry White or a Gloria Gaynor record, songwriter who recently began perform- Blues, in His first album, en- a member of the Moody Ray but you definitely won't hear that same ing the U.S. GRC titled “Changing Faces," was recorded at Thomas, has been set by London Van McCoy sound being played endlessly all night Air in Records. The flautist and founding here.” Trident and Studios London, member of the Moodies, Thomas’ debut NEW YORK — F.O.R.E. (Fraternity Of Only a couple of record companies England. The producers were Robin Del solo album, "From Mighty Oaks,” was re- Record Executives) had its 4th annual have taken advantage of the progressive Geoffrey Cable and Neuman. Oscar's first album, leased last week. disco party last week, honoring Van format of Maximus to test audience reac- Lonzo and GRC Thomas will open the campaign with a McCoy at the Seafood Playhouse. tion to their albums. Among them, Perry 12 day promotional tour of the U.S. and Executives from most record com- Cooper, Arista's national album coordi- Canada for press and radio interviews. panies were on hand as Avco-Embassy nator, finds that visible audience Accompanied by Gerry Hoff, president Records presented Van McCoy with a response to an album cut can be a good of Threshold Records (the Moodies’ gold record for a million sales of his barometer of its strength when con- label) and Don Wardell, director of single “Do The Hustle." F.O.R.E. also sidered for release as a single. creative services for London, Thomas presented Van with a plaque for out- “I’ve seen Maximus get a good will visit Los Angeles from August 3-5, standing achievement in the music busi- response to an album track months San Francisco from Aug. 6-9, Montreal ness. before the song was singled out by the from Aug. 10-12 and end in New York F.O.R.E. is a non-profit corporation record company," said Cooper. “Frankie Aug 1 2-1 5. headed by Jim Tyrell, vice-president of Valii’s "Swearin’ To God" was being CBS Records. It was established in New given steady play in its Ip version as long City record industry executives York by ago as last February. It wasn’t released RSO Sets Clapton and experience to share their expertise as a single until May. Month For August in the music with people seeking careers far Arista is concerned, it has "As as NEW YORK — RSO Records has desig- business. proved to be a useful tool to test the nated August as "Eric Clapton Month," relative strengths of some of our album JUST LIKE ‘MAGIC’ — KUDU recording due to the release of a new live LP, a new cuts. I’ve gotten reaction from cer- artist Grover Washington's “Mister good single, and the opening of the second tain tracks test pressings of albums by Magic" album had sold in excess of on half of his N, American tour. Larry Coryell, the Outlaws, and Gil Scott- 500,000 units, thereby qualifying for the The live Clapton LP is entitled “E.C. gold status. Pictured above at an in- Heron which Maximus has played. In Was Here,” and was produced by Tom I’ll this to our formal gathering held in the CT! offices, turn, pass information over Dowd, with a jacket and sleeve designed field people to assist them when the are (from I. to r.): producer Creed Taylor, by Clapton. The single will not be availa- Grover Washington and Buzz Willis, is I think that it’s better alburn released. ble on any album and features Clapton reaction to the music than CTI’s vice president/director of opera- to see a visible doing his version of Bob Dylan's “Knock- to just go by what a dj will say are good tions. in’ On Heaven's Door” b/w "Someone cuts, though everything must be taken Like You." The new tour opens Aug. 3 in into account." Rascals’ Greatest Vancouver, British Columbia, and in- Chipper compiles a weekly top ten sur- cludes 22 dates over four weeks. vey. which upon inspection shows that Hits Set For Release A full promotional, merchandising and certain songs have taken off in Maximus Farrell HOLLYWOOD — The Wes advertising program is set to support the months in advance of the national charts. Organization has completed a television " tour and the LP. 'Jackie Blue’ by the Ozark Mountain marketing package containing the

Daredevils was number one on our lists greatest hits of the Rascals, it was an-

on Feb. 14 which, I guess, showed that nounced by WFO’s national director of the song had the potential. ‘Magic’ by professional activities Jay Warner. Pilot was also a certified hit here long The two album set, to be aired in Aug.

before it made the national charts.” via an extensive national campaign, McCoy, Tyrell continued on pg. 23 features twenty-four of the group’s hits including “Lonely Too Long,’’ “A Beautiful Morning,” “Groovin’,” "People

Got To Be Free,” "How Can I Be Sure” and “Island Of Love."

Golden 6Chip For Isaac Hayes LOS ANGELES — Isaac Hayes’ first LP under an agreement with ABC Records, TONGUE IN CHEEK — Larry Magid and Chip,” has certified “Chocolate been Allen Spivak, national promoters of Elec- gold by the RIAA. tric Factory Concerts, recently present- album, on Hayes’ Hot Buttered The ed Rolling Stones' manager Peter Rudge Soul label (marketed by ABC), was re- with the "Jon Podell Memorial Award in It and ar- leased May. was produced For The Most Correspondence For ranged by Hayes. Single Or Multiple Rolling Stones Con- cert Dates." Magid and Spivak presented Golden ‘Wildfire’ the award backstage at the Philadelphia NEW YORK — Epic recording artist Spectrum during the Stones dates there Michael Murphey has gone gold with his on June 29-30. In addition to the Philly last single, “Wildfire." The track has been shows, Electric Factory also produced certified gold by the RIAA, signifying the Stones in Washington, D C. and at sales in excess of one million copies. For the Memphis Memorial Stadium. Shown Murphey, this represents his first gold at the somber ceremony are (I to r): Larry record in his career. Magid, Peter Rudge, Allen Spivak.

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POINTS WEST — Hello again! The real excitement in town last week was not at any EAST COASTINGS — Due to the success of last year's Beatlefest 74, a “Beatlefest major concert venue or club, but at a locale in Studio City where every transplanted 75 — Welcome To Pepperland has been scheduled by Mark Lapidos, to take place at New Yorker must have been to sample the impeccable wares of Nathan’s Famous Hot the Hotel Commodore on Sept. 6-7. The second annual convention, which will run Dogs, which held its grand opening. Among the opening night celebs in attendance, from 1:00 pm to midnight on both days, will feature look-alike and sound-alike con- in addition to Mr. & Mrs. Nathan, were L. A. Mayor Tom Bradley, Morrie Amsterdam and tests, auctions, films, and enough trivia to keep everyone busy for the entire

Jack Carter. Not music news, you say? Well, I give the grand prize to the first record weekend. Tickets are being sold only through the mail until Aug. 16. All inquiries j company publicist enterprising enough to hold a press party at Nathan’s — the ideal should be addressed to Beatlefest 75, Box 78, North Hackensack Stn., River Edge,

tie-in for a New York artist. That’s a hint — I love dem dogs! N.J. 07661. "Truckload,” a Broadway musical being presented by Adela Holzer, the Schubert into last musical, is Led Zeppelin has announced the itinerary for its brief summer tour. Dates include Organization, and Dick Clark, went rehearsals week. The which is tribute to in two in Oakland, Aug, 23-24; Tempo Stadium (27); Louisville (30); Atlanta Stadium looking forward to a Sept, opening at the Lyceum Theatre, a Americans

transit U.S. . . . Their latest album, “Nuthin’ Fancy,” was being certified (31); U. of Indiana (Sept. 3); U. of Oklahoma (9); and a finale at the Superdome in New across the single, Orleans (19). Conspicuous absence is L.A., but Danny Goldberg indicated that these gold by the RIAA, but an ad for Lynyrd Skynyrd’s "Saturday Night Special" billboard in dates are the only ones confirmed as of last week. Dan also told us that initial was being banned in almost every city the group played. A Jacksonville response to Mirabai (a gorgeous lady on Atlantic whom he manages) has been ex- welcoming the group home was taken down, and ads in newspapers in Atlanta were cellent. Her debut IP was released last week and is one of the most exciting records completely banned from using the ad for the song which, incidentally, speaks out in

of the year. favor of banning hand guns . . . Chris Farlowe, a name out of the past, is making a comeback this summer. The singer, who had several hits in the mid-sixties before After a twin shellacking at the hands of the Blokes, the Vampires exploded for 35 joining Jon Hiseman’s Colosseum and later Atomic Rooster, has formed a band and (count 'em) runs in last Sunday’s double header, easily taking the Actors 21-13, 14-4. recorded an album with Albert Lee, Gerry Conway, Pat Donaldson, and Jean Roussel I. Dave Budge, who joined the softball team five weeks ago, has finally recovered from There will also be two female singers, Madelne Bell and Joanne Williams ... A bomb his foot operation and went six for eight with four RBI’s, raising his average to .478. scare threatened to interrupt Rory Gallagher’s recent Montreux Festival concert, but Vampires are now 9-6-1 and in sole possession of second place. Pitcher Bob Brown the audience sat fascinated and unperturbed throughout Gallagher’s acoustic set, picked up both wins to run his season record to 7-3. and well through several encores. — STONES NOTES: The Rolling Stones were forced to add another show in Chicago last THIS WEEK’S CASH BOX “COVER GIRL” - Compliments and a tip of the Cash week, where they were using the petal shaped stage which was last seen in Los

Box cap are in order to photographer Charles Bush and MCA creative director Angeles. . . Mick dagger celebrated his birthday on the Bloomington, Indiana date

George Osaki for the eloquent photo of Olivia Newton-John which graces our cover with an onstage pie throwing melee . . . During the Stones’ next date, in Denver, Elton this week. The shot is one of a number of photos taken at a special session done with John, who was in the process of doing some recording for his next album at Caribou, the MCA songstress recently in Carmel, California. joined the group onstage. Forty-five minutes later, he was still onstage, and certain people were no longer smiling. Sn fact, at a barbecue which Elton hosted at the Gene Shefrin called earlier last week with an interesting tidbit — it seems that Joe Caribou Ranch in honor of the Stones, the Stones did not attend. Further on, in San Guercio. who laid out the arrangement of 'The Way We Were” for Gladys Knight and Francisco, Bill Graham had fire eaters and such backstage for entertainment. Ah, the The Pips’ Vegas show, did not receive credit for the job on the actual Buddah record, humdrum life of being on the road. as he wasn’t present at the sessions. However, the company was quick to rectify the error in subsequent pressings, with the talented Mr. Guercio receiving credit for the

. with future plans arrangement. . . Nick Masters has departed the Apogee Agency, to

be announced at a later date. . . . The cover for Freda Payne’s next ABC album, “Out Of Payne Comes Love,” was shot in Cyrano’s Restaurant on the Strip, with the waiters as living props.

to rehearsals with his new band, is seen here with two unidentified Cash Box staffers. They shall remain forever nameless!

Jerry Wexler is being considered to produce the soundtrack album for the

forthcoming "Bessie Smith Story” film which will star Linda Hopkins . . . Joni Mitchell and Neil Young will both guest on the next David Blue album. Blue, by the way, can be

seen on the cover of Dylan’s "Basement Tapes” Ip . . . Dr. Feelgood, who have been mentioned numerous times in this column, continue to receive rave notices wherever they play in England. The group still has no U.S. contract, which is pretty startling, AMBROSIA TASTES AMBROSIA — Twentieth Century Records artists Ambrosia tast- seeing as they emerged victorious on the recent U.K. "Naughty Rhythms Tour” which ed “Ambrosia” flavored ice cream made especially for the group at Hollywood’s Wil also included Kokomo and Chilli Willi, who have since disbanded. The group, which Wright’s Ice Cream Parlor with friends. The unusual concoction, a blend of fruity looks like they are locked in a timewarp somewhere around 1 965, appear on stage in flavorings, is being featured as the “flavor of the month” for July — perfect for listen- sport jackets and skinny ties, with their hair cut like they are trying to grow it long for ing the first LP, bulleted this at 44 in to group’s superb week Cash Box, and their fine the first time. They play through Vox amps and have a repertoire of material which single, “Holdin’ Yesterday,” also bulleted at #28. festivities On To Enjoying the at the sounds so basic and tough, it's as if they had never heard of progressive music. Their parlor were (seated, left) 20th Records prexy Russ Regan, “Nashville” film star Henry only album was recorded in mono and is available only as an import. Some enterpris- Gibson and Sally Struthers from CBS’ “All In The Family.” Looking on (standing) are ing record label would be wise to pick up on them before their next one is recorded. Ambrosia: Burleigh Drummond, David Pack, Chris North and Joe Puerta. Jazz stations throughout the country have asked their listeners to pray for Cannon- ball Adderley at 8:15 am and 9:00 pm daily at the request of his wife, Olga James. Adderley suffered a stroke on July 13 enroute to an engagement in Indianapolis. His After several months of recording, Ray Manzarek has assembled a permanent band, condition has remained guarded, but a slight improvement has been noted. is working with a charismatic, strong lead singer, and several well-known musicians The Allman Brothers Band have been signed to headline the grand opening of the from other groups. The band has been booked by Danny Sugarman for a Starwood Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday, August 31 Also on the bill will be date 5 the has not signed with a label following Ray’s on Aug. — group departure from the Marshall Tucker Band, and Wet Willie. It has been estimated that 80,000 people

Mercury/Phonogram. Stay tuned for more details next week . . . and speaking of the July 28 and 29 in will be in attendance . . . John Denver hosts the Tonight Show on Starwood, I must at this point compliment Gary Fontenot and Ray Strayer for the place of Johnny Carson. One of his guests on the 28th will be Michael Murphey who superb in the L.A. club of the job they have done making one most enjoyable places will perform "Wildfire." "I wrote that song seven years ago,” Murphey recently com- in live music, in the special disco area, play pinball, town to catch dance or just hang mented in an interview. "That’s an awful long time to wait for your baby to be born.” out in the “Hot 100“ Club upstairs, enjoy a drink, and dig the sounds. Good show, list his favorite When “Let It Rock" magazine recently asked Alvin Lee to ten top men! Henry Okun, veteran record promotion man is recovering from a slight stroke in disks, the guitarist showed a tasteful, well rounded selection; “Baby. Let’s Play New York’s St. Clare’s Hospital, and expects to be up and at ’em soon. Also glad to House" by Elvis, “Sweet Little Rock and Roller” by Chuck Berry, "Brother Jack Mac- hear is in that Casablanca Records prexy Neil Bogart back action after his recent ill- Duff and George Benson Live," “Abbey Road” by the Beatles, "Maybe I’m Amazed”

ness. . . . Ryan will produce Iron Butterfly’s second LP, John MCA announced Len ("To me, this is what The Beatles were striving for”) by Paul McCartney, "Burnin' by Sachs, Coyote Productions prexy and group's manager. John produced Styx’s gold the Wailers, “Music From A Doll’s House” (“The recording is five years ahead of its LP. ... Rick Williiams has been named head of promotion for Sound Bird and Family, “Dark Side Of The Moon” by Pink Floyd, "If 6 Was 9" by Jimi Hen- time”) by ;

Shadybrook Records. . . . Until next week, that’s what’s happenin'! drix, and “Kodachrome" by Paul Simon. phll alexander barry taylor

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Aerosmith Frankie Valli & Mahogany Rush The Four Seasons Status Quo Stuie Stone GREEK THEATER, L.A. — On opening their axes extremely well. This was night Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons demonstrated when Frankie left them on LONG BEACH ARENA, L.A, — There's A major factor in Aerosmith’s rising had the crowd at the Greek Theatre stage and the Four Seasons lead the or- a hell of a lot more to rock and roll than above the glut of asphalt rending bands “Swearin’ To God" instead of prayin' to chestra in a funky and get down version meets the eye. Beyond the basic drive is the band’s playoff of music and sound. " God. Opening his show with his of Barry White's “Love's Theme. and excitement that the music generates Neither got the overriding edge during crossover smash single on Private Stock, Even though Frankie Valli and the there are subtle shadings and changes in the course of the band's set and the re- Frankie and the Four Seasons did about Four Seasons have been around for. thir- progressions that subdivide the music in- sultant sound balance provided the every hit tune they ever recorded. Fifty- teen years, they still have a strong grasp to “rock," “boogie" and "heavymetal.” stance necessary for this branch of the million records later Frankie and on the pop scene because Frankie Valli The recent appearance of Aerosmith, rock and roll beast. three the Four Seasons sounded as good as introduced two new songs to L.A. from Mahogany Rush and Status Quo at the Mahogany Rush (20th Century’s entry they had their first hit way back in his "Closeup” Ip entitled "Ruby,” and “I Long Beach Arena showed the intricate into the other side of space) overcame when 1962. Can't Live A Dream." The Four Seasons inner workings of each level. the suspected limitations of a guitar- Thoughout the evening people were also have a new single out for Warner Top lined Aerosmith (Columbia) pro- bass-drums alignment to turn in a blaring swaying and cooing in their seats Bros, entitled “Who Loves You," which ved an exercise in metaloid overkill as mutation of rock-blues and extrater- besides singing along with Frankie when still retains the Four Seasons sound and the power unit from Boston laid down riff restrial space music. Franke Marino’s he did, “Dawn,” “Workin’ My Way Back rhythm. upon riff of raw musical power. No sub- much publicized affinity for Hendrix took for To You,” “Save It For Me," “Can’t Take Opening the show Frankie was tleties and no excess fat. The perfect a thankful backseat as coldly calculating Eyes Off You," “Don't Worry Bout comedian Stuie Stone. Stuie had ex- quotient for headon excursions into guitar runs knifed through the arena My Me,” "Silence Is Golden," “Sherry,” cellent material and kept the audience abrasive rock and roll. airwaves. up and laughing with his humor. In- The set’s lone sojourn into anything “Walk Like A Man,” “Big Girls Don't Cry,” terspersed between his material Stuie approaching the Hendrix mystic was a “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” "Mary George Duke would throw out little moral messages hackle raising turn on “More"; valid in an Ann,” “Rag Doll," and many many more. that were very far-out and right on. Stuie Andrew Hill off the wall kind of way. Mahogany Rush Frankie also delighted the crowd with his last hit single, "My Eyes Adored was pol ished, his timing was good and he Jazz Sisters is an intermediary between the earth and looks to have a very promising career in the stars. You.” Three of the four Four Seasons are new to group, but nothing is lost because the world of comedy. VILLAGE GATE, NYC — Broadcast live Stating a stong case for boogie was they blen d beautifully on vocals and play i£ by WRVR-FM, George Duke’s perform- Capitol’s veteran monster Status Quo. The slash ance confirmed his rise to the forefront band's patented hack and ap- Armageddon — proach to rock carried with it a surprising of modern electronic jazz, and also Ayers Rock 4th Annual Fania All-Stars despite the Rolling Stones playing New amount of dimension and some concise- York on the same night — managed to ly laid solo outings. THE STARWOOD, L.A. — It’s the not too the beginning their al! distant MADISON SQUARE GARDEN. N Y. — sell out both shows. In the audience From of too future where various acts of God The Garden was cooking last week were several top jazz names, an endorse- short set it was obvious that The Quo had and nature have turned this planet into a when the All-Star Band put on a super- ment of Duke and his music. gone beyond merely mastering the basic shadow of its former self. In a bombed salsa show. Duke moved like an athlete from key- techniques of body music. There were out hovel an aging parent tells his Roberto Roena su Apollo Sound board to keyboard, maintaining a strong some genuinely creative licks present offspring of the musical glories that were y Revue set the pace for the evening with and tasteful reliance on synthesizer, with and Status Quo showed them well. 1975. In particular recollection speeds fast, rhythmic salsa sounds. The band the facilities at his disposal there was no This night the Long Beach Arena was him to the Starwood and the night readily got audience participation (danc- question of repetition. His rhythm sec- as a foundry; spewing forth a continuous Armageddon and Ayers Rock (two A&M ing in the aisles) with such numbers as tion (Chester Thompson, drums; Al stream of musical sheetmetal. pre-flood products) vied successfully for “Escucha Mi Salsa" with Ismael Quintana Johnson, bass) was above par and Duke m.s. an audience's affection. and Santos Colon, and Hector LaVoe himself turned in some fine vocals and “I just couldn't believe it," the old man and Ismael Miranda doing “Mi Gente.” scat singing. Tito Puente haltingly enthused. "That band could do The latter number, during which Hector Duke and Thompson come from Frank Willie Bobo it all. Keith Relf’s vocals were some of shed his jacket, donned a belt of blinking and Johnson from Weather the best going down at the time and his Zappa’s band ” Johnny Nelson mouth organ runs to lights, and commenced to swing across Report, and there is something of the were a joy behold. slight the front rows of the orchestra on a cable feeling of these groups in the trio's play- SCOTTISH RITE TEMPLE, L.A. — This A cough interrupted this elder suspended from the ceiling, got a strong ing though they have a distinct sound of was Latin night at the Scottish Rite Tem- statesman's positive ravings before his reaction. To the further delight of the their own. Duke mainly featured music ple with Johnny Nelson and his band children’s musical history continued. crowd, a surprise guest appearance was from his new BASF album, "The Aura starting the evening off with his hot New “And that Bobby Caldwell. He got up made by “The King,” Tito Puente, who Will Prevail." York salsa sounds which featured there and tortured his drum kit. I mean tore it up on the timbales with “Oye Bien Also appearing was tenor saxophonist Johnny and his lovely female accom- anybody can keep a backbeat but this here Caldwell literally beat hell his El Timbal." Andrew Hill with Ron Carter on bass, panist singing and doing the mambo on out of continued on 23 who played non-stop frantic riffs in the stage. Reminiscent of the Prez Prado pg. continued on pg. 23 avant-garde manner (shades of Ornette sound of the fifties Johnny did a tight and Coleman). For a relatively unknown mu- well done set. Willie Bobo, who calls Melba Moore Gary Stewart sician he has a genuine and unpre- himself a “spook-a-rican,” delighted the Jimmy Walker tentious style. The Jazz Sisters, playing audience with his music and crazy antics. Vernon Burch standard bebop, opened but the extent The funniest one was when he went off PALOMINO, L.A. — Brandishing one of of their originality ends after the fact that stage while his band was playing and SCOTTISH RITE TEMPLE, L.A. — The the evening’s many bottles of Coors .”), with really in Florida. . the group is five-sixths female. then preceded to upstage the group lovely and talented Melba Moore ("We don’t get no Coors b.s. a swan imitation near the rear of the made her presence known to Angelenos Gary Stewart let us know inside of 8 bars stage. Willie opened his set with a rous- when she took the Scottish Rite stage. that he is on his way to the top. His “2001 ” Willie his is is hell The Temptations ing version and then did Even though she is small and delicate, energy boundless, and he a of a hit single of years back entitled “Gin Melba in her first L.A. appearance picker. His slightly high-pitched vocals Tom Scott & LA. Express Gee." Closing out his show Willie turned showed everybody that she can really prove once again that soul knows no

it over to his horn section who did splen- wail when she belted out tune after tune. limitations of color; anyone from the It very AMPHITHEATRE, L.A. — was did version of Grover Washington's “Mis- Melba throughout the evening showed south will tell you that soul is as in- but there to windy in the Amphitheatre, ter Magic.” The star of the show was the that her voice is a expressive instrument digenous to that region as moss is to warm things up were Motown recording King of Latin Music. Tito Puente. Tito capable of various moods and textures. southern oak. artists The Temptations. The Tempts and his big band opened his show with Starting off her show with “There’s A Stewart was backed by the hyper- started their show off with a speeded up “2001” and then went into a frantic New World Coming,” Melba showed versatile Palmonino Riders as he took his movie showing them getting ready version of “O Como Va.” Tito is quite a good stage presence and the desire to music through the stages of his musical before the show. It ended with them showman as he mamboed, sang, and display her emotional feelings to get the development, drawing on country/ im- jumping through the screen and knocked everybody out while playing his most out the evening. Especially effec- rockabilly/rock ’n’ roll roots to power the their single mediately going into hot on timpanis. Playing his timpanis with easy tive was a medley she did which featured full-tilt set, which included "Statesboro the charts, “Glass House.” The Tempts, grace and rhythm, Tito made it look too songs regarding “motherhood and Blues" southern style (tight and loose at Melvin Franklin, Glenn Leonard, Richard easy while he did spinners to the mambo childhood.” The medley included a very the same time), “Drinkin’ Thing," and Street, Dennis Edwards and Otis beat. The only problem with Tito's show soulful rendition of “Lady Madonna,” even ole Hank's “Your Cheatin' Heart" Williams have been doing if for ten years was that he wasn’t on long enough "God Bless This Child” and a super for starters. Stewart's drinkin’ numbers but they showed no signs of slowing because the crowd was really getting in- version of the Gershwin classic, "Sum- are in the finest tradition of "Honky down because they move on stage with to the Latin sounds of his band when the mertime." Tonkin’," from “White Lightnin' ’’ to his the same ease and grace when the group his set. (I'm curfew cut jj_ Also included in her well paced show latest “She’s Actin’ Single Drinkin’ included the likes of David Ruffin and were “I Got Love," and “Purlie,” from her Doubles)." and cops to his redneck roots ran Eddie Kendricks. The Temptations starring role in that Broadway show. The via a beautiful cover of Ray Wiley Hub- through a medley of their hits that in- Next Week: one the crowd really loved was her cur- bard’s “Up Against The Wall. Redneck Girl,” “Ain't cluded. "My “Get Ready." rent hit single on Buddah, “I Am His (Mother)’’ to the delight of North Too Proud To Beg,” “Beauty Is Only " Lady.” Hollywood's transplanted redneck Skin Dee > “Just Mv Imagination,” Donald Byrd For her closina number Melba left the bunch. continued on pg. 23 continued on pg. 23 s.p.

18 August 2. 1975 " " cashbox/insight&sound

Black Sabbath: Exploring Gene McDaniels: A Real Ladies Man Radiation Mind Decay Gene McDaniels is one of the busiest producers in town these days. Gene currently has an LP on the charts. Melba Moore’s “Peach Melba,” and a single with Merry "I would rather see people go to a hall, see us perform and get their aggression out Clayton’s, "Keep Your Eye On The Sparrow.” Gene has completed work on the new that way than have them go out in the parking lot and kick the shit out of somebody." Gladys Knight and the Pips LP, is working with Vicki Carr on an album and later this summer will again work with Roberta Flack. Ozzy Osbourne’s less than laidback comment would seem to strengthen the at When I asked Gene about his thing for producing lovely female artists he wasn’t large opini of the monolithic metal monster called Black Sabbath. Cheap wine and

quite it said, “it's I It sure how happened but funny dig ladies. all began when I was reds music. Music to tar roads by. But above all sheetmetal rock and roll that drones younger. Even though I didn’t know much about them and really wasn't lucky with with tales of the grave and of snowblind friends. them back in the good old days of my youth. I always dug them! I did however spend a "Sure there's a lot of negativeness in our songs” continued Ozzy "but people ob- lot of years learning about them, just like I spent a lot of years learning about my viously get off on that kind of thing or we wouldn't be doing as well as we are. It's not music. So it just happened that ladies and music work well together for me." only negativeness. There’s a sense of honesty and reality in our music. You can't fill Even though Gene is very together and laid back he says. “I'm a very serious people's heads with bullshit all the time." person because life is tenuous. We’re living in the age of hydrogen bombs, political Tony lommi (whose thick slab of sound riffing is the backbone of “Sabbath Bloody unrest, revolutions, spiraling world inflation and sometimes it scares me. There is Sabbath,” “Sweet Leaf” and “Paranoid”) echoed Ozzy s stance by stating that the no such thing today as real safety. It's a little late not to be serious. are creatures of evolution of the music has gone hand in hand with the maturing of the band. We

habit and I am serious.” "In the beginning our heads were into that type of weird negative trip but now When I asked Gene if he is cynical about life, he said, "the word cynical has been we've passed through that stage. The fact that people are still listening to and getting maligned. Instead cynical should be given a place of reverance in our vocabulary. To off on "Paranoid" and “Masters Of Reality” only proves that a lot of people are still into be cynical is to recognize what is wrong with society. Basically that's why people call that stage of the music that, for the most part, we've already gone through.”

me serious or cynical because I see life being serious. I am serious because I would A trademark of any Black Sabbath concert is the audience. There's a kind of rock like to see things better for the people of the world." and roll hostility in a Sabbath crowd that you just don’t find at your average rock con-

Gene added, “not every song I write is serious and the reason for this is that I'm part cert. The vibes are more hostile, the tendencies that much more aggressive. And woe Scottish. African and Cherokee. I have different tastes in things and at different times. be the fortunes of a warmup act (as witness the firecrackering of Gentle Giant at a Things constantly change. For example when I did "A Hundred Pounds of Clay.' which Sabbath gig of years gone by) that attempts to keep the crowd from the music it

I I it didn't write. sang under duress. In order to have another big hit maybe I to craves. need be under duress." he laughed. Ozzy equated the audience reaction and the playing off of vibes between audience When I asked Gene how he goes about writing his compositions he said, and performer as something good even in a seemingly hostile sense. "sometimes I write the music and then the lyrics or sometimes vice versa, and at other "There's an equal amount of good and hostility in everybody. I would much rather times it comes all together. This was the case with "Feel Like Makin' Love.” I was sit- go to a show and get that hostility out of me than to beat the hell out of somebody. I ting on my bed on 94th Street in New York. Every morning I used to get up and run in think getting rid of your hostile tendencies in that way is a good thing." the park. So in the five years I spent in New York I watched a lot of seasonal change. "I think all bands are conscious of the effect they have on an audience. At the So after my jog I was sitting on my bed fooling around with my guitar and began sing- California Jam the vibes I was getting from the audience was devastating and the ing and the song just came out. The same thing happened with another tune I wrote force that we were giving them was equally strong. I know for the band the impact was entitled “Reverand Lee.” very physical. I can just imagine what it was doing to the crowd."

Bill Ward, who with Geezer Butler forms the concrete ground from which Sabbath plys their atomic powered musical trade, described much of the band's efforts as pro- test songs, albeit extreme, and cited “War Pigs” as an example of how a song takes on different stature over a given period of time. Gene has been a singer, a performer, writer and is now a producer, which he enjoys is "When we first toured the states the song "War Pigs” was banned in some parts of the most. "Production for me the most important and creative thing I do. That's the country because of the obvious anti-war sentiment of the lyrics. But over the where all the decisions are made. The producer is more creative than the artist, years people have grown up with the reality of a war situation so. consequently, the because the artist is in the hands of the producer, the arranger, the musicians, every- " impact of the song now is not nearly as heavy as it was at that time. body. Becoming a producer gave me power over my career. And being half a

Capricorn, why not?" he laughed. "I realized I had the power to help other artists who A very apparent entity in the performing presence of Black Sabbath has always were not getting the full potential of the musicality. And since I am dedicated to been the underlying tone of fear. According to Tony this fear consciousness goes

I creative music figured there were some artists out there that could use me. So I set beyond the oft times downer apparitions conjured up by the music. it up so I could helpthem." "I liken it to going to see a horror movie. You know the picture is going to frighten Before Gene goes into the studio with an artist he listens to everything they have you but you go and see it anyway. It's this same idea that goes through the minds of done previously to get a key into their space and energy, to know what they are really our audience. People come to ourshows and hear things like “Children Of The Grave” all about. Gene said the classic example is in the work he did with Melba Moore on and get a positive kick from the fear element in the music. There's a kind of tension “I her latest LP on Buddah. "Peach Melba." and her hit single Am His Lady." When I present in the concept of the music that works both to the band's advantage as well as ” first met Melba Moore she needed someone to get her out of her cut image. Melba is to the advantage of the audience. a mature woman, she's not a kid anymore who is trying to show everybody where it's interview progressed the question of the basic themes of rock and roll music As the at. She's a woman. So I went to her with the truth and not a projection. The company and with that an interesting point. When was the last time you heard a was brought up I at first disagree with what wanted to do but later they came back and told me that I Black love song? Granted, the course of the “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath” Sabbath had made the right decision. I felt very good about this. Later on I did Gladys Knight. was a bit on the mellow side but the likes of “Killing Yourself To Live” is hardly album What I wanted to do was to get her out of her old Motown sound. So we set out to do love. Ozzy! Is there no sentiment in conducive to a romantic ode to unrequited Hey something commercial but did the arrangement a little differently so not to have a your bones? strict formula especially geared for sales. When I do Vicki Carr we re going to do some ” Latin stuff, but its going to be a bit rougher Gene was also very excited about his "It all goes along with the idea of the band being as honest and straightforward as latest effort with Merry Clayton for Lou Alder's Ode Records. "The Merry Clayton" possible with its music. The boy meets girl type of thing has been a cliche topic for LP

is a powerful piece. It is relentless. I personally with this rock songs since the fifties and has pretty much stayed that way up to the present. am very pleased production especially on the single. "Keep Your Eye On The Sparrow." which really shows off We've had a couple of songs that could easily be thought of as carrying connotations " how really well Merry Clayton can sing. of love but it doesn't normally turn out that way. The very nature of our music is hardly his is appropriate for doing a love song. Gene feels the real key to much of success in the fact that he has learned how

to relax more. "I'm not nearly as critical about things as when I was younger. When I The derivative nature of rock and roll music as a whole has always been a sore point was younger I was set in my ways. I now see other people's needs and points of view. with many a critic with the tag "but it all sounds the same" hanging heavily over Sab- I can understand the urgency in their dire pursuits. I got into mediation, astrology and bath's head. Tony dismissed the concept of rock and roll stagnation as an im- a whole lot of other things. I got broadened to exposure to universal concepts. The possibility. problems in the world revolve around people's inability to understand broad concepts "It's the interpretation of the music by each individual musician that makes the of life and also the fact that somebody else has just as much right to their opinions as music different. Sure there are only so many chords in rock music but there are they do Their opinions are just as valid. Lack of a broadened universal concept stops countless musical personalities and imaginations and that's where the creativity people from communicating. Communication and understanding is the name of the comes in. game. But by the time we find this out we re ready for the old folks home. You can on-

ly pick up so much space at a time. I can only be here. I cannot be here and over

The interview concluded, the members of Black Sabbath adjourned to a little used there. It's taken me a long time to learn this. I am 40 now. but I am enjoying it im-

rehearsal hall at the even lesser used Columbia Studios backlot for a bit of a blow. mensely and feel it is my best year ever. I don’t feel I've accomplished that much. It's

And from the opening riff the familiar aura prevailed. weird, now I feel I can learn, and that's hard, but now I know I have my energy going in " Soundstage four became the fiery furnance. the right direction and I can learn without being negative marc shapiro jess levitt

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picksofthe week WILLIE HUTCH (Motown M 1360F-A) Love Power (3:45) (Getra/BMI — F. Hutch) (Atlantic 45-3285) AVERAGE WHITE BAND The man is talkin' bout Love Power! And those amorous vibes shine through fine (Almo/Jobete/ASCAP — Ware, Sawyer) I (3:40) if Ever Lose This Heaven horn and string arrangements by Willie, a supertight rhythm track, and a theme that The distinctive rhythm and lead vocal work of Hamish Stuart go a long way towards cannot be denied. Put yourself right with this dynamite slice of vinyl add it on Mr. convincing us that this latest AWB offering is heading for a top ten perch, and in a P.D. — but right away! Flip: TalkTo Me (3:30). hurry! Fine horn, harmony and lead sax tracks make this a must for everybody's playlist Go to it! Flip: No info, available. JOHN WILLIAMS (MCA 40439) Main Title (Theme From “Jaws”) (2:1 2) (Duchess/BMI — J. Williams) (Atlantic 45-3280) ALICE COOPER With its ethereal opening punctuated by "biting” horn staccatos, John Williams' (Ezra/Early Frost/All By Myself/BM! — Cooper, Wagner, Department Of Youth (2:50) masterful theme is as terrifying in reminiscence as was the extraordinary Universal Ezrin) Zanuck/ Brown film itself. Williams has an uncanny genius in capturing the essence of Yippee! Alice has already earned a strong Who's got the power? This record! FM the huge shark approaching, attacking and departing through this track, which slowly this track — now this timely release as a single should become the sum- backbone on crescendos and diminishes after a peak of blood-curdling fury. This is a terrific score rockers among us! The obvious followup add to mertime anthem of the adolescent — add this today! Flip: End Title (2:17). "Only Women" from Alice’s "Nightmare” LP — Get it on! Flip: No info, available. Note: remixed for AM play. MUNGO JERRY (Rye 71032) In The Summertime (3:33) (Mech. Copyright Protection Society Ltd. — R. Dorset) (Warner Bros. WBS 81 26) THE DOOBIE BROTHERS That's right! It’s time to “da-da-dee-dee-dee” along with Mungo Jerry again. In (Lansdowne/WB/ASCAP/Windecor/BMI — Simmons, John- Sweet Maxine (3:42) 1969, Chess released this monster, which sold almost two million units. Now that ston) Chess and Rye’s agreement has expired, Rye makes a smart summertime move by re- A honky-tonk gospel piano leads into a high-energy rocker by the Doobs that is an releasing this priceless, reggae track. Still a strong chart contender — let’s do it again! five star pick this week. Lyrics and melody line highly reminiscent obvious hit-bound Just "do what you feel!" Flip: No info, available. of "China Grove,” accessibility plus. The skunk goes to work at a solo that’ll blow your collective socks off. Horn tracks and sweetening that tighten it all up — this is AM top RUSTY WIER (20th Century TC-221 9) ten smash stuff. Love it. Flip: No info, available. Don’t It Make You Wanna Dance? (3:07) (Prophecy/ASCAP — R. Wier) Rusty’s title track from his smash 20th Century LP is a happy, get-together-and- (A&M 1721-S) CARPENTERS dance-people rocker with heavy Texas rock and gospel influences. A hook that will Solitaire (Kirshner/BMI/Kirshner Songs/ASCAP — Neil Sedaka, Phil Cody) (4:40) make you smile and light up your phone request lines like a Christmas tree. Mr. Pro- Produced and arranged by Richard Carpenter, Karen has found the heart of this gram Director — if you value your job, you'll get on this one today! Flip: No info, Neil love ballad. Features tasteful strings, thoughtful mix of tender Sedaka-Phil Cody available. rock guitar and rhythm tracks in the Carpenter tradition. Karen and Richard Carpenter have redefined the art of pop ballad production, and their talent and ingenuity have STREET CORNER SYMPHONY (Bang 71 9) to fruition once more — this could be as huge an international hit as "Mr. come Earth Angel (3:29) (Dootsi, Williams/BMI —-Curtis, Williams) Postman." Great work here. Flip: No info, available. O.K.. all you Penguin fans, here it is! Someone finally got hip enough to re-record one of our favorite r&b originals, and what a fine job they’ve done. Executive pro- FOX(Ariola America/GTO 7601) (Dist: Capitol) ducer Jeff Cheen is all smiles about this piece of vinyl — from those “Mr. Bassman" Only You Can (3:05) (Gurusama/Chrysalis/ASCAP — Kenny Young) doo-doo-dooms to some history-repeating high male vocals, this shimmers all over, This anxiously-awaited first release by Jay Lasker’s Arioia label in collaboration and smells like a chart topper to this record buff’s musical nose! Flip: No info, availa- with GTO is from a British group who’ve dominated the top twenty LP charts in ble. England for the past three months. Led by a lovely and talented female vocalist, Nooscha Fox, "Only You Can" is now #2 in England, #1 in South America and in the DOUGLAS ALAN DAVIS (Capitol 41 21 top ten all across Europe. Its infectious reggae-influenced rhythm, appealing lyrics Move A Little Closer (2:45) (Beechwood/ldea Factory/BMI I D. A. Davis) and unusual harmonies make it destined to rocket to the top of the U.S. charts under a This lighthearted, vocally pretty tune by Douglas is more than only another love heavy Capitol promotional effort. Flip: Out Of My Body. ballad — it’s got an essential rhythmic appeal, production and sensitive arrangement B.T. EXPRESS (Roadshow/Scepter RDJ-70Q3) — all due to Doug’s tasteful production. There’s talent abound here -B could be a sur- Give It What You Got (3:45) (T riple O Songs/Jeff/Mal/BMI — Solomon Roberts) prise top ten pop smash fora fine artist. Flip: No info, available. Here comes the Express with a sizzling disco dancer that should inspire dancers and lovers nationwide to "give it what dey got!” You got to believe in giving this rec- THE MOB (Private Stock PS 45 031

ord the attention it deserves — it’s going straight to a top r&b and pop perch. Get I Can’t Stop This Love Song (3:34) (Sterling/ ASCAP — Michael Randall)

smart and add it. Flip: No info, available. Arranged by Mike Melvoin, Gary Beisbier and Jules Alexander, a super male vocal touches off this lovely soulful love ballad in style. Produced by Bones Howe, The THE BEACH BOYS (Brother/Reprise/Warner Bros. RPS 1336) Mob’s latest features a high sax and horn section solo and some soulful guitar work Wouldn’t It Be Nice (2:24) (Irving/BMI — Wilson, Asher) that should rocket it to a high chart position pronto. Fine work. Flip: No info, available. Wouldn’t It Be Nice if this classic disk rocketed its way to a top position again? Say goodnight, and stay together! What can you say about a Beach Boys' composition that WILLARD KING (Raintree RT 2201) evokes memories like this one does? One of their definitive songs of the sixties — Police Stopped The Party (Part One) (3:16) (Stevenson/Mi nta/ASCAP — W. and summertime has been waiting all along for it to resurface. Do it and turn it up! Stevenson, G. Middleton, M. Farmer) Flip: No info, available. Whoa! This is superhot! A funky, uptempo rocker with inspired, jazzy backup vocal ISAAC HAYES (Hot Buttered Soul/ABC 12118) work, dynamite rhythm track and get-down guitar picking. Willard’s vocal is highly

Chocolate Chip (Vocal) (3:46) (Incense/BMI — I. Hayes) reminiscent of the tradition of greatness carried through by Tower and Joe Cocker. Chocolate Chip has always been one of our favorite flavors, and this dynamite title Willard is a fine vocalist — give the man a listen and put it on! Flip: Part Two. track from Isaac’s HBS-ABG LP is destined for a hot r&b and pop chart position. Features the usual inspired Hayes’ arrangement treatment — infectious rhythm, horn MARTIN MULL (Capricorn CPS 0241 and guitar work and musicality that shows through it all. A must! Flip: Instrumental Do The Dog (2:56) (Rear Exit/ASCAP — M. Mull, B. Gumming) track. Crazy Martin Mull has come up with a funky, instrumental disco number that’ll have ’em "doin’ the dog” all over the place. Fine accentuated vocals and horn work over a FOUR SEASONS (Curb/Warner WBS 81 22) bed of rhythmic bump complement a fine piece of work. This is it! Flip: No info, availa- Who Loves You (4:04) (Seasons/Jobete/ASCAP — B. Gaudio, J. Parker) ble. Produced by Bob Gaudio for Mike Curb Productions, the Four Seasons’ latest of- fering continues a strong tradition of vocal excellence. A high-energy, commercially THE HOUSTON TEAM (United Artists UA-XW697-Y) potent disk with high vocal work and sweet strings — and a rhythm that can make time Theme from “Rollerbalf” (2:50) (United Artists Music/ASCAP — Adaptation of Bach’s in any disco. If there’s a hit record released this week, this is it. You must add this. Toccata in D Minor byL Holmes) Flip: No info, available. Bach’s classic organ riffs find their way into the pop repertoire via the title track SAM AND DAVE (United Artists UA-XW531Y) from one of the year’s most gruesome film epics — about a society in which fun and Under The Boardwalk (3:39) (Hudson Bay Music/BMI — A. Resnick, K. Young) games and athletic competition have finally evolved into the life and death reality that Flashback: The date — 1960. The group — The Drifters. The result — A monster, characterizes life anyway! A fine production with heavy mor and FM pop appeal. Flip: definitive summer smash classic. Now Sam and Dave try a fresh approach to one of No info, available. the most beautiful pop themes in history, and the result is as strong and original as ever, as produced by Steve Cropper. In addition to some fine guitar, rhythm, string CITIZENS BAND (Ciaridge 407-AS) and rhythm tracks is a flugel horn solo through an echo-plex that sets off the entire ef- Daily News (2:63) (Claridge/Webber/ASCAP — John Carter, Bob Webber, Jerry fort with class. A must — get on it! Flip: No info, available. Corbetta) John Carter, Jerry “Sugarloaf” Corbetta and Bob Webber have penned an uptem- JOE SIMON (Spring/Polydor SPR 1 59) po, inspired look at the Daily News that should put the complex events of the day in a Music In My Bones (3:49) (Gaucho/Belinda/BMI — R. Gerald, J. Simon) novel, fresh perspective. Hot, professional production and arrangement on what can For everyone that got off on "Get Down,” this release from Joe’s LP is equally infec- only be classified as the most appealing novelty rocker in quite some time. This is a tious, with a danceable rhythm track, happy vocal work, and synthesizer backup that must. Flip: No info, available. puts it all together. Must go with this for pleasant results. Flip: Fire Burning (3:25).

DISCO TEX & THE SEX-O-LETTES (Chelsea CH 3026) COTTON, LLOYD AND CHRISTIAN (20th Century TC-221 7)

Jam Band (3:42) (Heart's Del ight/Caseyem/Desiderata/BM I — B. Crewe. D. Randeil) I Go To Pieces (2:50) (Mole Hole/BMI — Del Shannon) Here we go again! Disco Tex is at his outrageous best with this disco campy rocker Mike Curb and Michael Lloyd have re-produced this classic Del Shannon tune with 11 that have ’em pilin’ their socks up all ’round the dance hall floor. A live sounding, convincing, musically excellent vision. Fine strings over pure vocals and tender mix- happ Tune that makes the "wham bam thank you ma’am Jam Band” an obvious add ing have produced what could be a repeat performance for this hit from yesteryear. fore yone concerned. Flip: No info, available. Flip: No info, available.

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picksofthe week poppicks FREEWAY (MCA 40431) (Almo/ASCAP — Andy Fairweather — Low) Same Old Story (3:04) PICK OF THE LITTER — Spinners — Atlantic SD in by Freeway, this interpretation of an uptempo, socially rele- Produced England 18141 — Producer: Thom Bell — List: 6.98 Fairweather-Low tune sparkles with production excellence, rhythm, and vant Andy The best way to describe the music of The sweetening from strings and guitar that should earn it adds on major market AM's Spinners is delightful. The very core of their up- it. to before too long. I predict — there's a hit in these grooves — go with coast coast tempo, pop flavored soul smacks of happy from Flip: No info, available. the word go. On "Pick Of The Litter" we’re treat- ed to a whole lot more of the same as the natural- STEVE GODDARD (California Sun CS-45-01-A) ness of The Spinner vocals do right by ballad and That’s Not A Very Nice Thing To Do (2:50) (Big Fish/ASCAP — S.V. Goddard) soft rockers alike. Good uplifters include “I Don't With a hot piano, lead guitar and rhythm track leading the way, Steve delivers an Want To Lose You," "Just As Long As We Have uptempo version of a top forty-bound pop tune. Strong delivery first time out here — Love" and “All That Glitters Ain't Gold." The heavy early rock inspiration in this guy's writing. Go with it. Flip: Louise (3:22). Spinner's latest is mighty music. "Pick Of The Lit- ter”; there isn't a runt on the disk. DIANE GILLAND (Raintree RT 2202) The Serenade That We Played (2:53) (Ski Cat/BMI — Lenny Roberts, Lindsay Har- NOW — Sha Na Na — Kama Sutra KSBS 2605 - rison) Producer: Tony Camillo - List: 6.98 Lenny Roberts and Lindsay Harrison have penned a lovely, moving love ballad elo- Sha Na Na has effectively transcended the fif- quently delivered by Diane. This is a hot crossover prospect with progressive coun- ties nostalgia trip by incorporating the very vocal try, mor and pop potential written all over it — must have a listen and grab hold of it. and instrumental tools of those musical back Flip: No info, available. pages into original material. On “Now" the transi- BARBARA MASON & THE FUTURES (Buddah BDA 481 tion is successfully completed as seventies We Got Each Other (3:45) (Blockbuster/Writers Music — BMI) (Aikens, Bellmen, music with a fifties backbone becomes at once a Bishop, Drayton. Turner) listening delight. Top cuts include "The Only Buddah has combined the talents of two fine r&b artists and has come up with this Light On My Horizon,” “Chills in My Spine" and a sensitively wrought ballad. Exquisitely crafted vocal harmonies underscore the two touching reworking of “(Just Like) Romeo And lead voices. Watch for strong pop and r&b play. Flip: Long version. Juliet.” Don't look now but Sha Na Na’s past and present are showing.

JACK CARONE (Arista 1 38) Cryin’ In The Middle Of The Night (2:57) (Hobby Horse/Ashton/Unart — BMI) (S. INSEPARABLE — Natalie Cole — Capitol ST Dorff, J. Carone) 11429 — Producers: Chuck Jackson, Marvin Yan- is the best argument in the world of laidback as Jack Carone's mellow This disk cy - List: 6.98 singing collides with taut instrumental backing forthat sounds of summer quality. The There are some classic soul vocal riffs that, in record works in the classic ballad sense. “Cryin' In The Middle Of The Night” is good various combinations, make for the strength in- foryourears. Flip: Love Always Lets You Down (3:59). herent in much of today's black music. Natalie Cole, based on her debut Ip "Inseparable,” has TOWERS (A&M 1 71 7) VANCE OR done quite a bit of blending of these styles with Do Whatever We Want (3:16) (Irving — BM!) (G. Vance, M. Towers) her own singing capabilities and the result is a This record is rock and roll for the auto and street crowd. Everything necessary for joy to the human ear. On the likes of "Something the pop-punk crowd is present on this nifty little item. There's sharp concise riffs, For Nothing” and “I Can't Say No” Ms. Cole's clear harmonies and a whole lot of things conducive to shaking bodily parts. "Do voice is as velvet; smoothing every crease and Whatever You Want" is rock and roll that will satisfy your soul. Flip: Love Me Lady fold with vitality and life. Natalie Cole can sing. (3:10). You can depend on it.

FROM MIGHTY OAKS — Ray Thomas — London Choice Programming THS16 — Producers: Ray Thomas, Derek Varnals - List: 6.98 PARLIAMENT (Casablanca 843) Ray Thomas has a step back and take a look Ride On (3:39) (Ricks/Malbiz — BMI) (G. Clinton, W. Collins, B. Worrell) approach to his music. Not far enough to be dis- tant in terms of feel and not close enough to DENNIS TRACY (20th Century 2221) musically become self-centered. On "From Dance With The Devil (3:07) (Almo — ASCAP) (D. Tracy) Mighty Oaks” this slant is worked to its best ad- vantage as Thomas cuts through possible side- MARLENA SHAW (Blue Note 397) tracks to get to the heart of his musical matter. You Taught Me How To Speak In Love (3:19) (Almo — ASCAP) (M. A. Leikin, A. Top excursions include "Love Is The Key," "Hey Munson) Mama Life” and “I Wish We Could Fly." Ray Thomas has a lot going for him. For openers

JOEY DYSER (Casablanca 840) there'sthis album. Get it like yesterday. 100 Years (2:59) (New Dayglow/Leeds — ASCAP) (J. Duister)

DIAMOND REO (Big Tree 16043) MOTOR CITY CONNECTION - Brownsville Sta- Work Hard Labor (3:04) (Prolix — ASCAP) (J. MacDonald) tion — Big Tree BT 89510 — Producers: Al Nalli, Henry Week, Doug Morris — List: 6.98

THE DYNAMIC SUPERIORS ( Motown 1 359) The cities of Detroit and Ann Arbor are Nobody’s Gonna Change Me (2:58) (Nick O Val — ASCAP) (N. Ashford. V. Simpson) notorious as proving grounds for some of the rockingest acts going. Spawned from the rock and roil lava of the latter is Brownsville Station who, on “Motor City Connection" show that they Commanb performance &ecorb£ proudly presents can really pick them up and lay them down. It's one big party as the band slam-bangs the likes of "One That Got Away," “Self Abuse” and “You "THE SILVER STUDDED SADDLE" Know Better" into hard rock submission. Brownsville Station are the enfant terrible of (cp-256-b) by THE TUNE-TIMERS rock and on "Motor City Connection” there's more than enough punk to go around. #19, Disc Jockeys’ Pop Picks of the Week LADY LEA — Lea Roberts — United Artists UA LA — in THE MUSIC CITY ENTERTAINER 418-G Producers: Denny Diante, Spencer Prof- fer — List: 6.98 b/w "THE WAY TO GLORY" (CP-256-A) Lea Roberts plays musical chairs with her vocals. Nothing overt mind you; just subtle shifts in octave range. First a gutsy blues belter, then a quick modification to pop balladeer, before a NOW SHIPPING, dj.s not on our mailing list may sudden cut to soulful torch singer. All these write for free promo copies. Other releases include: "THE changes and more are present on "Lady Lea" as the finer aspects of voice and music go head-on HOUR GLASS OF LIFE”, (CP-232-A) end "BLOWIN’ FOR in a good to the ears musical stew. Top cuts in- THE BRIDGE” (CP-273-A). 1975 C.P.R., 6000 Sunset clude driving covers of "All Right Now,” © "Laughter In The Rain" and a thorough going Boulevard, Suite 209, Hollywood, Ca. 90028. over on Loving You Gets Better With Time." Lea Roberts is the better part of voice.

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— Silver Convention — Midland In- SAVE ME RHINESTONE COWBOY - Glen Campbell - ternational BKL 1-1129 — Producer: Michael Capitol SW 11430 — Producers: Dennis Lambert, Kunze — List: 6.98 Brian Potter — List: 6.98 There's something in the music of Silver Con- Glen Campbell s reentry into the realm of vention that succeeds far beyond the level of the popular music is the proverbial step in the right average disco item. An element of musical direction as "Rhinestone Cowboy" combines the solidarity makes itself felt in much of “Save Me" best of down home and pop in a most creditable as the barbwire tightness of the music couples musical stew. Campbell's vocals have taken on a extremely well with the economic use of vocals. taste of grit and this added body makes telling Cuts suitable for dancing or listening include points on the likes of "I Miss You Tonight." “I'd “Please Don't Change," “Fly Robin Fly” and "Son Build A Bridge" and "Count On Me." At onetime Of A Gun.” “Save Me" is more than an exercise the sound of Glen Campbell was for specialized in moving various parts of the anatomy. It's a sure tastes but, with the release of "Rhinestone sign that a new musical genre has come of age. Cowboy" the music is now for everyone.

THEY THE HIGHER THEY CLIMB THE HARDER MORE MILES PER GALLON - Buddy Miles - - - APL 1-1066 - FALL David Cassidy RCA Casablanca NBLP 7019 — Producer: Buddy Miles Bruce Johnston — Producers: David Cassidy, - List: 6.98 6.98 List: The mere mention of Buddy Miles brings to This album is the best argument in the world mind the various forms of funk and soul in a con- in With for people not believing stereotypes. stantly creative turmoil. These elements make Higher They Climb The Harder They Fall” “The their presence felt on “More Miles Per Gallon" as effectively the David Cassidy has transcended Miles lends his considerable talents to a series of teenybop tag to emerge as a valid pop singer. earthy forays into the realm of down and dirty. His interpretations of pop, rock and laidback Top listens include "Rockin' And Rollin' On The ballads are on the high side of superior. Top cuts Streets Of Hollywood,” "My Last Words Of Love “I Write “Fix Your include The Songs,” Of Love" and "You Don’t Have A Kind Word To Say." and “This Could Be The Night." David Cassidy is "More Miles Per Gallon" is Buddy Miles cooking kid Higher They Climb not a anymore and “The with gas. Get down on this record. The Harder They Fall” proves it beyond a shadow of a doubt. FROM DISCO TO LOVE - Van McCoy - Buddah BDS 5648 — Producers: Van McCoy, Joe Cobb — - ORIGINAL CAST ALBUM OF CHICAGO Arista List: 6.98 — — AL9005 Producer: Phil Ramone List: 7.98 Proving that infectious rhythmic music can be The force and majesty of the stage production used for something besides doing the bump Van “Chicago" musically comes alive on this package McCoy has come up with a fine collection of as all the spark of the stage comes happily to life. ballads and lightly salted uptempo numbers that The spontaneity comes across like a shot on the succeed with the very same elements that made " likes of "We Both Reached For The Gun, "When "The Hustle” famous. On "From Disco To Love" You're Good To Mama" and "When Velma Takes McCoy and company do musically right by the The Stand.” The hallmark of a stage re- good likes of “I Would Love To Love You," "Now That cording is that it instills in the listener the desire You're Gone" and “Don’t Hang Me Up." Doing it to see the production in the flesh. Based on this soft or doing it hard, musically, Van McCoy can

album “Chicago" is stage flesh I can do with, do it all. A record for all seasons.

- - THE WAY WE WERE Willis Jackson Atlantic FREE HAND — Gentle Giant — Capitol ST 11428 — — SD 18145 Producers: Phil Hurtt, Tony Bell — Producer: Gentle Giant — List 6.98 List: 6.98 It's always amazed me how Gentle Giant can Willis Jackson is a master in musical interpreta- wander off on so many musical tangents within tion. Not content to merely parrot originals, Willis the course of a song and yet keep the composi- does an exacting sax job on his latest, "The Way tion more than in the grounds of comprehension. We Were.” The likes of “The Way Were" and We Well, regardless of how they do it the successful “Pick Up The Pieces" fall under his laidback spell formula of improvisation continues on "Free as his expert tenor runs prove pungent yet tasty. Hand" as the band rocks, jazzes, classical and Other top listens include "Brown Eyed Girl," just about everything else without once losing "Then Came You" and an intricate working of sight of the basic musical premise. In the "Love’s Theme." Willis Jackson is the ultimate crowded field of creativity Gentle Giant is more sax. than just a pretender to the musical throne. Tasty is the word. LOW RENT RENDEZVOUS - Ace Spectrum - Atlantic SD 18143 — Producers: Ed Zant, Tony MIRABAI - Mirabai - Atlantic SD 18144 - Silvester — List: 6.98 Producer: Bob Johnston — List: 6.98 High powered funk with just a touch of calipso The debut album of Mirabai brings to light and reggae thrown in make up the meat of Ace something rarely surfaced in popular music: raw

Spectrum's “Low Rent Rendezvous." The trio's animal spirit. Be it the full blown belter stance of stylish vocals add just the right amount of polish "Determination " or the runaway abandon ex- to the highly danceable tracks with the result be- hibited on “Strength Of My Soul," the listener is ing suitable for listening. Top cuts include “You assured of the fact that Mirabai is well into her Ain't No Match For Me," "Do You Remember music on a viable and bel ievable level. She fares Yesterday” and a professional cover of equally well on all numbers with a vocal attack "Laughter In The Rain." “Low Rent Rendezvous” both exploratory and in control. Mirabai is the is a musical collection that will never get you musical spirit that will not be broken. evicted. Good for what moves you.

ESTHER PHILLIPS W/BECK - Esther Phillips - RANDY PIE - Randy Pie - Polydor PD 6515 - Kudu KU 23SI - Producer: Creed Taylor - List: Producer: Randy Pie - List: 6.98 6.98 Randy Pie is one of those musical mutations The raw, emotion filled vocals of Esther that comes across as a good listen by virtue of Phillips and the arranging abilities of Joe Beck the many influences involved. There's more than go head on in this fiery display of jazz tinged a twist of jazz; a slice of big band, some rock, soul space age soul. Roots and technology get it and a bit of symphony orchestra thrown in for together on a grand scale as Ms. Phillip's outings good measure. The resultant numbers make the on the likes of "You’re Coming Home.” "I Can most of their economical length (no song is Stand A Little Rain" and "Turn Around, Look At longer than 7:55) as progressive holes make fre- Me" run the emotional gambit from sensual to quent appearances. Top improvisational outings majestic and back again. Once upon a time there include “Microfilm" and “Time Machine." Randy was music this good. Esther Phillips is back and Pie is mind music for the designing cerebellum. now there is again.

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Chappell Releases CBS Challenge fr 12 Jefferson Starship Long Island Music fr s city for music when Four Vol. Set Of be expanding in the next few years. To Tour, Releases LP do not travel into the These are consumers who have been there are concerts at the Nassau Coli- NEW YORK — With the release of their leading record buyers. Can we hold them seum or the Long Island Music Center. Bicentennial Songs latest album, “Red Octopus” on Grunt, as prime consumers? Also, we have learned that Long Island is NEW YORK — The Chappell Music Co., the Jefferson Starship launches a coast- "How do we use TV? Where has it the fourth largest retail market for re- is releasing a series of official bicenten- to-coast tour in celebration of their tenth worked? Where have we failed? cords in the U S. and the number one nial music collections. Entitled "The anniversary. Taking off at the Civic “Is point of sale the record store or rec- county in terms of disposable income, four-volume Center in El Heritage Collection," the Paso, Texas on July 31 , the ord department? Or is it in the concert meaning that Long Island spends the set contains a selection of American Starship will cover 15 dates till they land hall? Or both? most money on leisure items. music in the areas of the musical theatre at the Civic Center in Providence, Rhode “If we can coupon for Aerosmith in an “We hope to have anyone who is in any and folk music. Chappell isthe first music Island, on Aug. 30. auditorium in Akron with amazing sales way connected with the business in Long publisher to be named an official results, will it work elsewhere? Island to eventually become a member licensee of the “American Revolution CBS Custom frs "If Johnny Mathis can fill music of LIMA from the top concert promoter Bicentennial Administration.” convention. theaters for week-long engagements, to the owner of a small wine and cheese “The Heritage Collection,” consists of Included was product from Leonard can we get his fans back into the record club that presents folksingers." 2 two-volume sets. “The Best Loved Bernstein. Pierre Boulez, E Power stores on the shopping malls? Should we Over 13 organizations have already Songs Of The American Stage'' (Volume Biggs, John Williams. Jean-Pierre Ram- coupon for Johnny? Can we take a pledged support including radio stations I and II) and "America’s Best Loved Folk pal and Claude Bolling, and Glenn lesson from our TV colleagues and plan a WLIR, WBAB, WBLI, the Long Island Songs (Volumes I and II).” Gould. daytime merchandising program to bring Music Center, the Calderone Concert “The Best Loved Songs Of The Amer- The "Footlifters" set is Masterworks that shopper back to the stores? Hall, Newsday, the Long Island Press, ican Stage” contains, in its over 800 record of the month for August. “Can we develop a promotion/ Good Times, My Father's Place, All pages, the music of this country's show The Odyssey line announced re- merchandising strategy that will break Records Distributors, UBI-OTJ. the writers including Rodgers and Hart, releases of albums from George Szell. Kokomo out of N.Y. where 60% of its Creative Talent Association, and several Rodgers and Hammerstein, George and Zino Francescatti, Leonard Bernstein sales have taken place? recording and rehearsal studios. Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter. Jule Styne. a nd Jean-Pierre Rampal. are just a few of the challenges in LIMA will be divided Lerner and Loewe. Jerry Herman, Dietz “These Membership for the upcoming year, and the tech- concert promoters and Schwartz and many others. Capitol-EMI Canada into three categories; niques and solutions will be found start- and media, clubs, and a general mem- ing now — this week— here in Toronto." To Erect Disk Plant bership which includes stores, one Temptations fr on the comments from other agents. w More MALTON — Capitol Records-EMI of stops, managers, and booking speakers will appear in next week’s is- rotating trade ads and “Cloud Nine,” “Can't Get Next To You,” Canada Ltd. has completed plans to Dues will pay for is tentatively and their classic "Papa Was A Rolling sue. erect a disk manufacturing plant on the seminars, the first of which third of October. Stone.” The hottest number the Tempts site of the company's head office and na- scheduled for the week seminars, hope to did all evening was the hit from their tional distribution centre in Mississauga, "By having these we fr is Melba Moore all aspects of the in- platinum Motown LP “A Song For You,” Ontario. The plant will make use of fully- attract people from " “Shakey Ground." Showing that they can crowd with a version of Lennon and automated presses for 7 and 12" dustry for panels and discussions," said "At the same time, we are do any kind of material the Tempts shift- McCartney's "A Long And Winding records, and is expected to be opera- Branciforte. that the consumer will take ad- ed the mood to an expression of love and Road.” tional within 1 5 to 1 8 months. hoping romance with a medley of soulful love Comedian Jimmy Walker, who stars in vantage of this opportunity to learn ballads which was highlighted by “If,” the television show “Good Times," something about the workings of the Mixed Media u 10 and “The Way We Were." The Tempta- showed the audience that not only he is record business." and will be shipped to fifteen CBS Rec- tions are just as contemporary and funny but, “The Black Prince" may be ords operations overseas. stylish today as when they began doing the next black “Mr. Warmth." Doing his Additionally a presentation of thirty- CBS Int’l con’t fr 10 their thing back in Detroit ten years ago. thing Jimmy talked about everything and five pieces of music with accompanying Columbia of Canada's three major Tom Scott and the L A. Express everybody as he had the house lights slides of CBS artists and compressed in- divisions — records, distribution and re- opened the show for the Temptations turned up so he could see the people in to 31/2 minute collage, was screened. tail — met with new local released being and Tom really cut loose on his saxes the audience, who he continually ribbed a There was also a film tribute to retired presented by John Williams, director, and electric clarinet in a very fine set. within his set. Jimmy's flavor of humor Records' group president Goddard French language a&r and Bob Gallo, Doing material off his Ode LP, entitled even though sharp and cutting at times CBS Lieberson (see separate story). director, English language a&r. This "Tom Scott and the L.A. Express," Tom was honest and right on. With a comedy Apart from Levine, involved in the meeting was chaired by Bert Dunseith, displayed why he is in such heavy de- LP now out on Buddah entitled "Dyn-o- presentations were Joel Steiger, Nancy director of distribution sales. mand recording along with other artists. mite," Jimmy looks to have a bright Steiger, Angelo Massarino, Sandy Managers of Columbia's retail stores Besides being a fine technician on his future in the world of comedy. Speiser, Don Hunstein, Tom McNamee across Canada met with All Records axes. Tom s music is that tight and funky United Artists Vernon Burch was a and Bonnie Brand of the CBS Records’ Services, Columbia's distribution arm, jazz sound which is becoming more and pleasant opening act as he came on creative service department. met with ARS vice president, Rich more popular with pop audiences around stage and really rocked the audience Engineers involved were Bill Lyons, Al McGraw while ARS regional and sales the country. The sound is unique to him with his well executed riffs. Possessing a Weasner, Bob Fine. Sal Anzalone, Steve managers held a management meeting plus adding a rich and vibrant tone to his fine rock voice Vernon did his hit single Lentz and Mike Pinchuk, chaired by general manager Jacques music. j.l. Tell Nobody," and “Chan- "Ain’t Gonna Gagne. ges," which he wrote for the film "Report The entire convention was kicked off to the Commissioner.” Vernon also did Maximus fr i 6 Armageddon fr w with an opening night party co-hosted by two numbers from his forthcoming UA Ip Though the Maximus charts show con- skins. Asher and Lynd with over 700 guests at- “Sexasonic" and "Stag.” siderable foresight in their calculations “Those axemen had to be seen to be tending the Old Mill Restaurant, Toron- j.l. of developing trends and hit singles, believed. This here bass player did to. The party had an Old English theme. they are not infallible. Recent number things with his riffs that were literally un- one positions have been awarded to Les heard of at that time. It was as if his runs Tania All Stars fr w Variations' "Superman Superman," CBS Exec Challenge fr 12 opened holes in the vortex of sound that Another surprise for all, but especially Rockin' Horse's “Love Do Me Right” and united last year when both attended a re- wouldn't be hinted at for at least ten for four members of the band, was the the Hollies' "Sandy,” yet the songs failed ception to celebrate a Golden Oldies years hence.” presentation of gold LPs by Jerry Masuc- to live up to their potential on a national album compiled by British disk jockey, The father smiled when his offspring ci of Fania Records. Ismael Rivera was scale. Songs to watch out for in the Alan Freeman. riffing of this blast Todo" along questioned the lead awarded one for "Traigo de charts future according to the Maximus Said Page: "Actually I was invited in from the musical past." with Hector LaVoe for his album entitled are Sweet's "Fox On The Run," Pilot's my earlier capacity as an artist (Page "Simply superb,” he said. “La Voz.” “Just A Smile," Johnny Rivers' “Help Me performed for some years as Larry Page, "And Ayers Rock.” Even then people By the time Celia Cruz came on, the Rhonda," and ZZ Top's “Tush," which the Teenage Rage in Britain). I met the know that they were witnessing more feeling that the people were really into wentto the top of their listings on July 4. Troggs and started talking for the first than just another rock and roll band. the music could be physically seen. To “The feeling that I've gotten is that time since 1 968." Those vocals were classic for the genre shouts of salsa and thunderous applause people are getting tired of the old type of The new relationship started with the and you just knew that there was more she jumped into "Todo Lo Mata” with disco," Guelick said, "They're hearing production of the album (Page also tak- than a dash of jazz in their influences. Johnny Pacheco, and did some fancy the same records, the same kind of ing over management duties) in one day. They could boogie with the best of them footwork with Justo Betancourt as well! music, the same beat played at the same It was then decided to bring the group far but it was boogie with substance and Cuba and Puerto Rico were beyond speed over and over again." to New York for promotion chores, based dimension. It was something different well represented when she and Ismael ” "With more discos like Maximus, more on the status of the group as “cult and something beautiful. Rivera got into "Cucala." At the same people would be exposed to more kinds figures." Pages reckons the "cult group" As if to illustrate his point the father time. Yomo Toro stepped forward with a of music, but as far as I know it’s the only image started after the famous "Troggs hobbled back into his private place of cuatro solo. disco of its kind in the country. I'm sur- tape," and off-the-record studio tape stored relics and produced time-worn Finally, what salsa show would be com- prised that more labels haven't taken ad- made during a session with Page that copies of both band's earliest efforts. As plete without spotlighting Manos Duras,' vantage of it,” Cooper said was a failure, and the fact that "they were the musical refrains once again hit the Ray Barretto on congas? Accompanying "The situation reminds me of FM radio never just a pop group, they always night skys a knowing gleam came to the Ray was Roberto Roena on the bongos. ten years ago. If there were more discos played fairly progressive rock." old man's eyes. Together, with the band, they wound up playing progressive music, I think you'd Page was also in New York setting up Once upon a time in 1975. When the the show. Salsa means sauce, or find an AM-FM face-off happening all deals for two singles by Lei ly Boone and music of Armageddon and Ayers Rock something that adds piquancy; Friday over again on the disco level, which the James Boys, part of his Page One made life that much more bearable. was this and much more would be healthy for all concerned.” Records. m.s. m.m.

August 2. 1975 23 TUPI NETWORK OF RADIO

26 RADIO STATIONS : 12 IN FIRST PLACE

The network of the "Dl ARIOS ASSOCIADOS" is part of one of the biggest complex of promotion in the world, belonging to just one organization which includes besides 26 radio stations, 16 TV stations, 28 newspapers, 2 magazines and one exclusive telegraphic agency, all of them acting in the main Brazilian markets.

From the 26 radio stations of the TUPI network, 15 have eclectic aspect, i.e., DJs, sports, news, and service the public interests, etc., 9 are exclusive music broadcasting and 2 are stereo FM.

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#70 survey of in all important A key radio stations markets throughout the country to determine by per- Solitaire (4:40) 101 DO IT ANY WAY YOU centage of those reporting which releases are being added to station play lists this week for the first Carpenters — A&M 1721 time and also the degree of concentration combining previous reports Percentage figures on left in- WANNA 1416 N. La Brea. Hollywood. Ca. (Mighty Three — BMI) dicate how many of the stations reporting this week have added the following titles to their play list for People's Choice (TSOP ZS 8-4769) the first time Percentage figures on right include total from left plus the percentage title received in PUB: Don Kirshner/Kirshner — BMI prior week or weeks PROD: Richard Carpenter with Ass. Prod Karen Carpenter 1 02 HOT SUMMER GIRLS WRITERS: Neil Sedaka. Phil Cody (Coral Rock/American Dream — ASCAP) % OF TOTAL % OF FLIP: Love Me For What I Am Flash Cadillac & The Continental Kids STATIONS STATIONS (Private Stock 026) ADDING TO HAVE TITLE ARTIST LABEL TITLES TO ADDED #75 TITLES TO Run Run PROG. PROG. Joey (2:52) 103 OUR LAST SONG SCHED. David Geddes - Big Tree 16044 THIS WEEK SCHED. TO DATE 75 Rockefeller Plaza, N Y TOGETHER (Don Kirshner Music — BMI) PUB: Music of the Times — ASCAP Bobby Sherman (Janus 254) PROD: Paul Vance WRITERS: Paul J. Vance. Perry Cone 1 . Get Down Tonight — K.C. & The 19% 64% 104 PORAMORVIVIREMOS Sunshine Band — T.K. #81 (Love Will Keep Us Together) Games People Play (3:29) (Don Kirshner Music me. — BMir Spinners — Atlantic 45-3284 Captain & Tennille (A&M 1715) 2. Could It Be Magic — Barry Manilow — 17% 57% 75 Rockefeller. N Y. PUB: Mighty Three — BMI Arista 105 WHAT YOU GOT PROD: Thom Bell (Castlehill Productions Ltd. — ASCAP) WRITERS: J. B Jefferson. B Hawes. C. Duke and the Drivers (ABC 12110) 3. Tush - Z.Z. Top - London 16% 49% Simmons FLIP: I Don't Want To Lose You 106 IT’S ALL OVER NOW (Kags — BMI) 4. Run Joey Run — David Geddes — Big 15% 22% #83 Bobby Womack & Bill Withers (United Rock And Roll Runaway (3:05) Artists UAXW674-Y) Tree Ace - Anchor/ABC ANC 21002 8255 Beverly Blvd., L A., Ca. 107 S.O.S. PUB: Amer. Broadcasting — ASCAP 5. Daisy Jane - America — W.B. 14% 20% (Countless Songs Inc. — BMI) PROD: John Anthony for Neptune Prod. Abba (Atlantic 3265) WRITERS: A. B. King, P. Harris. P. Karrack. 6. At Seventeen — Janis Ian — Columbia 13% 76% T. Comer 108 #18 WITH A BULLET FLIP: Know How It Feels (Ackee Music — ASCAP) Pete Wingfield (Island 026) 7. Fame — David Bowie — RCA 13% 48% #85 Inside My Love (3:50) Minnie Riperton — Epic 8-50128 1 09 CAN’T LIVE THIS WAY 8. Failin’ In Love — Hamilton, Joe Frank (Bye /Walden — ASCAP) 12% 69% 51 W. 52nd St., N.Y. Barnaby Bye (Atlantic 3266) & Reynolds — Playboy PUB: Dickie Bird — BMI/Jobete — ASCAP PROD: Stewart Levine. Richard Rudolph. Minnie Riperton 110 LIFE AND DEATH IN G&A (Daly City— BMI) 9. Rendezvous — Hudson Brothers — 12% WRITERS: M. Riperton, L. Ware, R. Rudolph 43% Love Child Afro Cuban Blues Band FLIP: Don't Let Anybody Bring You Down MCA (Roulette 7172) #86 111 EL I Believe I’m Gonna Love You (2:47) BIMBO 1 0. That’s The Way Of The World — Earth, 11% 29% (Reicner Music — ASCAP) Frank Sinatra — Reprise RPS 1 335 Herb Alpert & Tijuana Brass (A&M 1714) Wind & Fire — Columbia 4000 Warner Blvd.. Burbank. Ca. 25 PUB: Senor/Sergeant — ASCAP Snuff Garrett 1 1 — — PROD: 2 PLEASE TELL HIM THAT I 11. Dance With Me Orleans Elektra 11% 13% WRITERS: Gloria Sklerov. Harry Lloyd SAID HELLO (Chrysalis — ASCAP) #88 Debbi Campbell (Playboy 6037) 1 2. 1 Believe There’s Nothing Stronger 11% 41% Your Love (3:18) — Than Our Love — Paul Anka — U.A. Graham Central Station Warner Bros. WBS 113 BARBARA ANN 8105 (Shoestring/Cousins — BMI) 400 Warner Blvd., Burbank, Ca. The Beach Boys (Capitol P41 10) — PUB: Nineteen Eighty Foe — BMI 13. Help Me Rhonda — Johnny Rivers 10% 49% PROD: Larry Graham WRITER: Larry Graham 114 DREAMING A DREAM Epic (Delightful — BMI) FLIP: I Believe In You Crown Heights Affair (DeLite 1570) #89 14. Holdin’ On To Yesterday — Ambrosia 10% Turn Back The Pages (3:29) 115 ISLAND WOMAN 14% (Almo Music — ASCAP/Pablo Stephen Stills — Columbia 3-10179 Cruise/Irving Music — BMI) - 20th Century 51 52nd St., N.Y. W Pablo Cruise (A&M 1695) PUB: Gold Hill/Donnie Dacus — ASCAP PROD: Stephen Stills. Bill Halverson. Ron & Howie Albert 122116 BACK DOOR MAN 15. Feel Like Makin’ Love — Bad Company 9% 31% (Far Fetched Music WRITERS: Stephen Stills & D. Dacus — ASCAP) Black Oak Arkansas (Atco 7019) — Swan Song FLIP: Shuffle Just As Bad 123 #94 117 HIGH OVER MY HEAD Alvin Stone (The Birth And Death Of A (Tomo's — ASCAP) 16. Black Superman — Johnny Wakelin — Ray (Threshold 8% 44% Gangster) (4:05) Thomas 67020) Pye Fantastic Four — Westbound WT 5009 124

Blvd. . 8255 Sunset Ca 118 I GOT STONED AND PUB: Bridgeport — BMI MISSED IT PROD: Ai Kent for Westbound 17. Ballroom Blitz — The Sweet — Capitol 7% (Evil Eye — BMI) 10% WRITERS: AI Kent. Calvin Colbert Jim Stafford (MGM M14819)

— #97 119 DOOR NUMBER THREE 18. How Sweet It Is — James Taylor 7% 84% It Doesn’t Matter (3:26) (ABC Dunhill & Red Pajamas — ASCAP) Linda Ronstadt - Capitol W.B. Jimmy Buffett (ABC 121 13) 1 370 Ave. of Americas, N.Y PUB: Spanka — BMI PROD: Peter Asher 120 GIMME SOME LOVIN’ (Irving — BMI) 19. Third Rate Romance — Amazing 7% WRITER: Paul Anka 40% John Livigni (Raintree RT 2200) Rhythm Aces — ABC | ^ #98 A The Seeker (2:59) 121 THE ENTERTAINER Dolly Parton — RCA PB 1 031 (Multimood Music — BMI)

J.R. (Midland Int i 10305) 1 1 33 Ave. of Americas. N.Y. Bailey MB PUB: Owepar Publishing — BMI (Dist: RCA) FOR RENT PROD: Porter Wagoner WRITER: Dolly Parton KEEP YOURSELF ALIVE SMALL OFFICES (Feidman/Trident Music — ASCAP) #99 Queen (Elektra E-45268-A) CBS Theatre Bldg. Clap Your Hands (2:54) Manhattan Transfer — Atlantic 3277 75 Rockefeller Plaza, N.Y. LIKE THEY SAY IN L.A. Subscribe 1697 BROADWAY Inc. — PUB: Newborn/Fields. Man. Tran. ( J J Gold/Grapevine — ASCAP) (53-54th STREET ASCAP L.A Car Pool (GRC 2064) To NEW YORK CITY PROD: Tim Hauser, Ahmet Ertegun WRITERS: I. Newborn. Manhattan Transfer fr $175 mo. DRAG IT OVER HERE CASH BOX #100 (Burlington/Uncle Doris — ASCAP) Olympic Runners (London SN-219) APPLY SUPT ON PREMISES (AI! I Have To Do Is) Dream (3:40) or call HERB GRAFF Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - U. A. XW 655Y CENTURY OPERATING CORP. 6920 Sunset Blvd.. L.A.. Ca PUB: Acuff-Rose/House of Bryant — BMI 1 IF YOU THINK YOU KNOW (212)279-7600 PROD: William E. McEuen HOW TO LOVE ME WRITER: B. Bryant (Chinnichap Pub — BMI) Smokev( MCA 404291 . cashbox, radio news

Felipe Luciano, the man who did more than any other disk jockey to bring the station breaks "salsa” sound to the attention of non-Latins on his “Latin Roots” show on WRVR-FM in New York, has been subbing behind the mike at WBLS as of late; most of his airtime is devoted to soul, but Felipe manages to slide a Latin side in now and then.

MusExpo is drawing near; July 31 was the closing date for inclusion in the directory Hiroshi Kiribuchi (age 9) and Tommy Stasik (age 1 2) are the grand prize winners of listings but there is still time to plug in. The best music trade show to date will benefit WWDC-AM/FM s Captain Dan Traffic Safety Contest. Captain Dan is the Washington, everyone on every level, so contact Don Whittemore in Los Angeles at 1-213- D.C. station's helicopter traffic reporter; each spring and fall semester Captain Dan 657-2327 (OK-R ADAR) and do not tarry. visits local elementary schools to teach the students about traffic safety. At those

1 D.I.R. Broadcasting is really cooking these days; 'The King Biscuit Flower Hour ’ is times the students wishing to enter the contest are required to illustrate and identify syndicated to 1 75 stations and from a listener's standpoint offers some of the best in as many traffic rules as they can remember. Entries are divided into two groups — kin- stereo concerts on the radio. In addition to baking melt-in-your-mouth musical bis- dergarten through third grade and fourth through sixth grade — and each week for

cuits, D.I.R. has signed Mary Travers to an exclusive contract to host a new nationally seven weeks a winner is selected from each group . . . Winning criteria calls for syndicated radio music and talk show to be titled “With Mary." originality, correctness of answers, and, of course, neatness. The two weekly winners Mary Travers, long-time articulator of a silver vocal chords and tongue within and receive an AM/FM portable radio and a party for ten at McDonald's, and of those four- without Peter, Pau! and Mary, will engage in successful conversation with some of the teen finalists, one is chosen from each group for the grand prize — a trip on the auto train to in world’s most famous musical personages. The series will be aired on the same 175 Disney World central Florida for themselves and their families. Do it, Cap- Flower Hour outlets and promises to offer fine cerebral exercise. tain Dan. Flower Hour sponsors 3-M and Pioneer will also sponsor Mary’s show; debut air- The American Heritage Park in Indianapolis was the scene last July 27 for the WIRE “I Like You" picnic, free of date will be forthcoming very shortly. If you don’t currently carry the Flower Hour and thrown charge to thank WIRE’S listeners for their support. are interested in doing so, or are interested in “With Mary,” or all of the above, check Continuous country entertainment between noon to 10 p.m. featured Mel Tillis, with Bob Meyrowitz (D.I.R. president), Alan Steinberg {executive vice president), or Susan Raye, and Don Williams, as well as popular local talent, all presented by WIRE Peter Kauff (vice president) at D.I.R. Broadcasting in New York by phone at 1-212- at no charge to the picnickers; all they had to do was obtain a WIRE bumper sticker 371-6850 or by mail at 529 Madison Ave.. NYC 10022. which was available at the 125 outlets of the fourteen participating sponsors. Good

times free, lest forget . . . WMAQ in Chicago underwrote and staged a country music concert at the Lambs can be we

Farm in suburban Libertyville for the benefit of the training center for retarded young I have had more than one long-distance caller who asked if people in L.A. really adults there; admission was free to the 25,000 folks who attended the afternoon con- said “have a real nice day,” alluding to the East L.A. Car Pool’s tailor-made-for- cert which featured Dave Dudley (who flew in from Nashville for the event), Houston's morning-drive-single, "Like They Say In L.A." Have a relly nive day! popular Gene Watson, and Chicago's homegrown Cactus Jack Country Band. Stephen peeples Lawton Wilkerson, WMAQ’s public service director, acted as ombudsman for the BREAKS FROM BOB IN NEW YORK ... If in your wanderings you find yourself in the event; air personalities Lee Sherwood, Bill Coffey, Bob Pittman, Ellie Dylan, Fred San- streets of Baltimore, stop into a public bathroom or two and don’t be surprised if you ders and Joe Cristi emceed and additionally worked in booths and assisted serving encounter a conspicuous certificate, entitling you, oddly enough, to a copy of Elton food. The station people imparted a lot of energy to a good cause and the con- John’s “Captain Fantastic" alburn. A!! courtesy of WCAO’s “note-in-the-john" contest cert goers imparted a healthy $25,000 in donations to the center. ... In other contests throughout the circuit, a simple essay on why he or she would like to meet the Eagles could make a listener’s dreams come true. Des Moines' KIOA is offering the winner not only tickets for the show (July 27), but an invitation backstage to meet the band, and perhaps a cruise around town in the group’s limousine ... At WPLJ in NYC a contest is now in progress which will send four peo- ple, expenses paid, to Jacksonville, Fla. (Aug. 2) for the final concert of the Stones'

U.S. tour . . . Big times are a sure shot on the Grand River for this year’s WLAV annual raft race in Grand Rapids. The date is Aug. 16, and the expected attendance is 100,000 from all areas of the country. The live entertainment, which will include both

local and national talent, is yet to be announced . . . Also on WLAV’s future agenda is

a live concert at the Muskegon Correctional Facility . . . The last few weeks have marked some significant changes in station personnel: In Louisville, WKLO’s program director Robin Walker handed in her resignation. She was succeeded by Lee Gray, formerly the midday disk jockey for WAKY Also in the south, Dick Kent, assistant vice president of Nashville’s WLAC, was promoted to vice president Johnny King, who as program director of KSLQ in St. Louis brought his station to greater heights, has left for KADI. KSLQ has named Joan Kelly as King’s successor. In Pittsburgh, John A. Longo was named executive vice president and general manager of WEDO. Longo

succeeds Tom Feldman as the station’s chief operating officer . . . Some lineup changes were made in the recent past ... At WSGN in Birmingham, there’s a whole

new batting order. From 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. it’ll be Tommy Charles and John Ed; from 9 a.m. to noon program director Jan Jeffries will host; from noon to 3 p.m. you can hear

music director Bill Thomas; 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. it’ll be Ron Roddy; from 7 p.m. till mid-

night the Superfox; and from midnight to 6 a.m. is Ronnie Todd . . . At 13Q in Pit- WMPS-Memphis program director Roy Mack peruses a copy of Ted Neeley’s recent tsburgh, Bobby Poe’s program director of the year, Bill Tanner will be doing a morning UA single release titled “Paradise"; touring promotionally are (standing, from left) gig from 6-9 a.m. ... At WQIV in NYC, Rosko, one of rock music’s great disk jockeys James Heathfield (UA Los Angeles promotions), Mike Kagan (UA director of singles has resigned. We hope he appears elsewhere, if not it would be a great loss to NYC promotions) and Ted Neeley. radio . . . Also at WQIV talks continue between Star Broadcasting and the GAF Corp.

dealing with the selling of the station. If GAF Corp. buys QIV, it would probably mean CBS Radio Network has scored three new affiliates: WOAI in San Antonio, WJAX in a return to classical music. Jacksonville, and KOCY in Oklahoma City. All three were formerly NBC affiliates . . Up north in the Bay area, KSFO’s Jim Lange is hosting his third annual Leo birthday party on Aug. 6 at the Olympus in North Beach. Jim opened the phones late last week and they will remain open until 500 card-carrying full-on Leos RSVP to KSFO. Thanks, Denise! Wolfman Jack appeared at the Hollywood Bow! last Sun. night to do his thing at the heavyweight-studded benefit for the Los Angeles Music and Art School, a non-profit school designed to assist barrio and ghetto youngsters interested in developing their musical talents. The Wolf treated the audience to some hot and slightly nasty rock and roll, backed by the same three lovely ladies who backed him on the “I Saw Radio" roadshow tour, Gwen Owens, Irene Cathaway, and Cathy Carson. They are truly well- tuned in the singing department after working together extensively on the road. Golden West’s KFSO San Francisco and KEX-Portland are programming the col-

lected outrageousness of one of radio's all-time comedy teams, Bob and Ray. I spoke to KSFO program director Vic Ives, the man who put the package together, and he

discussed how he got involved with two of his boyhood radio heros: “While I was pro-

gramming at KEX I called them to see if I could get some of their material on the air.

Bob Elliot answered ‘This is Bob and Ray speaking’ . . . they were familiar with what I

had been doing here with old-time radio shows, so I made a deal with them to take

over the editing and sale of their material . . . they are a perfect bridge between old- Ronnie Lane, a former member of the Faces, spent a week in the States promoting time and new-time radio because it’s material that never is dated. They are real his new A&M solo LP titled “Slim Chance" and making friends with the colonists; at pioneers in their type of humor; pure radio. They were a big influence on me when I WBCN in Boston, Barry Korkin (A&M promotions), Rich Totoian (national FM promo- was a kid; at age 7 I decided i wanted to get into radio." tion for A&M). Maxanneof WBCN. Ronnie Lane, andw3 Pete Mollica (A&M promo- Vic moved south from Portland to take over programming at KSFO last Mar.; and tions) check out the volumes in the audio library. Bob and Ray skits and bits are broadcast five times a day on Sat. and Sun., and Appearing this coming week at WLS Chicago's of average three minutes each in length. Vic has finished final editing and packaging of Summer Stars concert will be

Frankie Valli . . . in the voluminous tapes, ultimately coming up with fifty-two half-hour shows, sixty-two WROV Roanoke announced that new disk jockey Bill Jordan will be doing the all night show. Jordan’s last stint was with ... In quarter-hour shows, and over 500 vignettes ranging in length from less than a minute WSSV Wichita at KLEO, musical director Charlie is leaving. . . Cusack To date the . to approximately two and a half minutes. Programmers interested in this brand-new opening has not been filled

As of July 31 . Alan Beebe is resigning as director in syndication of old/new time radio for their station should contact Vic at 1-415- music at KNOE Monroe. He’s be-

, , 982-5500. ing replaced by Larry Rust A change at WAPE, Jacksonville . . John Long formerly program director for KRUX, Phoenix has taken the program director position Bill Hermes, formerly with CKLW, took over programming for Indianapolis’ sister at replacing Bill Burkett. stations WNDE-AM/WSBQ-FM. WAPE bob speisman

August 2, 1975 27 WABC25 - NEW YORK KNDE - SACRAMENTO WRKO - BOSTON WKLO - LOUISVILLE No new additions Get Down Tonight — K.C. Sunshine — T.K That’s The Way Of The World — E.W&F — Columbia Mama Cita — Grass Roots — Haven 1 — Someone Saved My Life — Elton John Atlantic 1 9 To 3 Rendezvous — Hudson Bros — Rocket Could It Be Magic — Barry Manilow — Arista Clap Your Hands — Manhattan Transfer — 20 To 15 — JiveTalkm ' — Bee Gees Wasted Days — Freddy Fender — ABC 18 To 13 — Black Superman — Johnny Wakelin Katmandu — Bob Seger — Capitol t Friends War To 16 — Why Can We Be — Feel Like Makin' Love — Bad Co — Swan Song 27 To 15 — Rockford Files — Mike Post Tush — ZZ Top — London It Doesn't Matter — Linda Ronstadt — Capitol Keep Yourself Alive — Queen — Elektra WLS - CHICAGO 14 To 3 — Failin' In Love — Hamilton. Joe Frank & WHBQ - MEMPHIS Till The World Ends — Three Dog Night — ABC Dynomite — Bazuka — A&M Reynolds No new additions. Boogie Woogie Woman — Livin' Blue — Pip Orlando & Dawn — Elektra Morning Beautiful — Tony Extra To 17 — Black Superman — Johnny Wakelin Hope That We Can — Sharon Page — Philly Int i. — Someone Saved My Life — Elton John Files Mike Post 30 To 9 Extra To 21 — Rockford — KFRC - SAN FRANCISCO So What I f I Am — Paper Lace — Mercury Talkin' — Bee Gees 24 17 To 12 — Jive Get Down Tonight — K C & Sunshine Band — T K. How Long — Pointer Sisters — Blue Thumb 29 KJR - SEATTLE Third Rate Romance — Aces — ABC Rock n Roll Runaway — Ace — Anchor W1XY - CLEVELAND Fame — David Bowie — RCA Fame — David Bowie — RCA 17 To 2 — Get Down Tonight — K.C & Sunshine Third Rate Romance — Aces — ABC Solitaire — Carpenters — A&M 1 1 To 3 — Jive Talkin' — Bee Gees 22 To 3 — God Bless Our Love — C Brimmer Tush — ZZ Top — London Of These Nights — Eagles I Love Makin' — Evie Sands — Haven 16 To 10 — Feelings — Morris Albert 13 To 4 — One — Hudson Brothers — Rocket Rendezvous 1 Midnight Blue — Melissa Manchester Frank & There's Nothing Stronger — Paul Anka — U.A. 4 To 8 — 17 To 1 2 — Failin' In Love — Hamilton. Joe 1 5 To 7 — Hustle — Van McCoy 25KCBQ - SAN DIEGO Extra To 13 — Rocky — Austin Roberts Reynolds 1 3 To 9 — Dynomite — Bazuka Dynomite — Bazuka — A&M 1 9 To 1 3 — Fight The Power — Isley Brothers WLAV - GRAND RAPIDS To 1 7 — Help Me Rhonda — Johnny Rivers Holdin' On To — Ambrosia — 20th Century It Is JamesTaylor 28 To 20— HowSweet — 26Extra To 20 — The Way We Were — Gladys Knight Tush — ZZ Top — London Inside My Love — Minnie Riperton — Epic 30 To 23 — Wasted Days — Freddy Fender It Only Takes A Minute — Tavares — Capitol Extra To 23 — Why Can't We Be Friends — War 16To 10— How Sweet It Is — JamesTaylor — There's Nothing Stronger — Paul Anka To 24 Extra 25 — Holdin' On To Yesterday — Ambrosia That’s The Way Of The World — E W&F — Columbia — Mike Post To 36 To 28 — The Rockford Files KRIZ - PHOENIX Tush — ZZ Top — London - I'm Not In Love — lOcc — Holdin On To Yesterday — Ambrosia — 20th Century - PROVIDENCE KKDJ LOS ANGELES Mercury WPRO Brazil — Richie Family — 20th Century Hustle — Van McCoy — Avco 22 To 17 — Swearin To God — Frankie Valli Get Down Tonight — K.C & Sunshine — T.K Jive Talkin' I'm Gonna Love You — Frank Sinatra — Reprise Please Mr Please — Olivia Newton-John — MCA 12 To 3 — — Bee Gees Rockford Files — Mike Post — MGM The Show Me — Peter Frampton — A&M Why Can't We Be Friends — War — U A Seventeen — Janis Ian — Columbia - At Dance With Me — Orleans — Asylum 12 To 4 — Old Days — Chicago WEDO PITTSBURGH Feelings — Morris Albert — RCA At Seventeen — Janis Ian Columbia It Doesn't Matter — Linda Ronstadt — Capitol To 1 5 — Listen To What The Man Says — Wings — Of The World — E.W&F — Columbia That's The Way I Believe There's Nothing Stronger — Paul Anka Solitaire — Carpenters —A&M 29 To 8 — Someone Saved My Live — Elton John — UA Black Superman — Johnny Wakelin — Pye Who Loves You — Four Seasons Can t Be Friends War — U A 27 To 20 — Jive Talkin' — Bee Gees — WB Life Elton John Why We — 8 To 1 — Someone Saved My — That's Where The Music Neil Sedaka — Rocket 1 3 To 6 — Someone Saved My Li ve — Elton John — 20 To 14 — Rhinestone Cowboy — Glen Campbell To 1 — Feelings — Morris Albert 28 To 16 — Sweet Emotion — Aerosmith WSGN - BIRMINGHAM WIRL - PEORIA Run Joey Run — David Geddis — Atlantic Daisy Jane — America — WB KHJ - LOS ANGELES It WING - DAYTON Could Be Magic — Barry Manilow — Arista Feel Like Makin Love — Bad Company — Swan Song — Paul Anka — UA Help Me Rhonda — Johnny Rivers — Epic Look At Me — Moments — Stang I Believe There's Nothing Stronger 27 To 1 7 — Help Me Rhonda — Johnny Rivers Dance With Me — Orleans — Asylum At Seventeen — Janis Ian — Columbia Fame — David Bowie — RCA Get Down Tonight — K C & Sunshine — T K No Way To Treat A Lady — Helen Reddy — Capitol T ush — ZZ Top — London KQED - PITTSBURGH 16 To 10 — Someone Saved Life Elton 1 1 18 To 3 — At Seventeen — Janis Ian My — John 16 To — Till The World Ends — Three Dog Night Fame — David Bowie — RCA 26 To 14 — Failin' In Love — Hamilton. Joe Frank & 20 To 1 5 — Wasted Days — Freddy Fender 7 To 1 — Jive Talkin' — Bee Gees The Rockford Files — Mike Post — MGM Reynolds 26 To 18 — Holdin’ 9 To 2 — The Rockford Files — Mike Post On To Yesterday — Ambrosia Failin' In Love — Hamilton. Joe Frank & Reynolds — 1 2 To 5 — Rhinestone Cowboy — Glen Campbell Playboy 25 To 4 — How Sweet It Is — James Taylor Dance With Me — Orleans — Asylum 20 To 14 — Why Can't We Be Friends — War WAYS - CHARLOTTE 25To16 — Midnight Blue — Melissa Manchester — T.K, Get Down Tonight — K.C & Sunshine the big three 28 To 22 — Dynomite — Bazuka Phone's Been Jumping — J Reynolds — Casablanca 30 To 25 — Help Me Rhonda — Johnny Rivers Feel Like Makin Love — Bad Company — Swan Song — Private Stock Hot Summer Girls — Flash Cadillac 1. Get Down Tonight — K.C. & The Sunshine Band — T.K. WPGC - WASHINGTON Arista Could It Be Magic— Barry Manilow — How Long — Pointer Sisters — Blue Thumb 8 To 1 — Black Superman — Johnny Wakelin — Pye Dance With Me — Orleans — Asylum 15 To 2 — Someone Saved My Life — Elton John - Run — David Geddis — Atlantic — 2. Could It Be Magic — Barry Manilow Arista Joey Run 17 To 5 — Jive Talkin' Bee Gees Ballroom Blitz — Sweet — Capitol Fight Power — Isley Brothers 21 To 8 — The 18 To 1 3 — Could It Be Magic — Barry Manilow 16 To 9 — The Rockford Files — Mike Post 3. Tush — Z.Z. Top — London 24 To 18 — Black Superman — Johnny Wakelin 24To 16 — Third Rate Romance — Aces 25 To 20 — Just A Little Bit — M Jackson 25 To 1 7 — Wasted Days — Freddy Fender 26 To 21 — The Rockford Files — Mike Post 26 To 20 — T ush — ZZ Top — London 29 To 23 — Tush — ZZ Top Extra To 22 — Failin' In Love — Hamilton. Joe Franks 30 To 25 — At Seventeen — Janis Ian Reynolds KIOA - DES MOINES 23 - 14 KILT HOUSTON How Sweet It Is — JamesTaylor — WB Rivers — Epic profile of the giants Help Me Rhonda — Johnny Get Down Tonight — KC & Sunshine — T.K Fame — David Bowie — RCA SOS. — Abba — Atlantic How Long — Pointer Sisters — Blue Thumb 1. Jive Talkin’ — Bee Gees — RSO I Believe There's Nothing Stronger — Paul Anka — UA It — Barry Manilow Arista Could Be Magic — 7-1 12-3, 12-5, 1 2-6, 13-6, 11-6, 16 To 1 1 — Lizzie And The Rainman — Tanya Tucker WABC 20-15, WING , WLAV WFIL KLIF KILT WQAM KFRC 35 To 29 — Holdin' On To Yesterday — Ambrosia 1 1 -3, WAYS 1 7-5, WLEE 8-2, WLS 17-12, WBLI Ex -9, WPAE 1 4-7, KNOE 1 3-8, KRIZ 27-20 1 2 To 2 — One Of These Nights — Eagles 36 To 25 — Get Down Tonight — K.C & Sunshine 10 15To5 — Fall in In Love — Hamilton, Joe Frank & 29 To 22 — Black Superman — Johnny Wakelin Reynolds Neil Sedaka 25 To 20 — That's When The Music — 2. Someone Saved My Life Tonight — Elton John — MCA 13 To 8 — The Rockford Files — Mike Post 27 To 18 — How Sweet It Is — JamesTaylor WLS 30-9, WAYS 15-Z WPRO 8-1, WHB 1 5-B, WDGY 14-8, KLEO 1 0-3, WABC 1 9-1 3, KKDJ 15 Why Can t We Be Friends — War 16-10, 20-14, 23-17 21 To — 13-6, KRIZ 29-8, KHJ WDRC WFOM WLAC31 - NASHVILLE 13 To 6 Jive Talkin' — Bee Gees — Wasted Days — Freddy Fender — ABC Rendezvous — Hudson Brothers — Rocket WBBQ - AUGUSTA 3. The Rockford Files — Mike Post — MGM Run Joey Run — David Geddis — Atlantic WRKO 27-15, WFIL 22-1 5, WING 9-2, WAYS 1 6-9, KIOA 1 3-8, KLEO 17-11, WMAK 1 6-1 0, 25-1 26-21 WDGY - MINNESOTA We Been Singing Songs — Baron Stewart — UA WCFL 8, W1XY 36-28, KNDE Ex-21 , WPGC Seventeen — Janis Ian — Columbia Fame — David Bowie — RCA At — Failin' In Love — Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds 10 To 3 — Third Rate Romance — Aces Playboy I I To 6 — Failin' In Love — Hamilton. Joe Frank & 14 8 — Someone Saved My Life — Elton John Reynolds To CKLW - DETROIT WKWK - WHEELING 24 - ROANOKE 19 W1BG - PHILADELPHIA WROV No Way To Treat A Lady — Charity Brown — A&M Feelings — Morris Albert — RCA — Frank Sinatra — Reprise I m Gonna Love You Wasted Days — Freddy Fender — ABC — Linda Ronstadt — Capitol Dance With Me — Orleans — Asylum — It Doesn't Matter Fame — David Bowie — RCA Black Superman — Johnny Wakelin Pye — Capitol If You Think You Robinson — Motown Ballroom Blitz — Sweet Know — S Tush — ZZ Top — London I'm Gonna Love You — Frank Sinatra — Reprise That's The Way Of The World — E. W & F — Col umbia Ballroom Blitz — Sweet — Capitol That's The Way Of The World — E.W&F — Columbia - JACKSONVILLE Rocky — Austin Roberts — Private Stock WAPE Send In The Clowns — Judy Collins — Elektra 15 To 7 — How Sweet It Is — JamesTaylor At Seventeen — Jams Ian — Columbia 14 To 9 — Midnight Blue — Melissa Manchester Frank & War 2i To 14 — Failin' In Love — Hamilton, Joe 21 To 10 — Why Can't We Be Friends — — Ambrosia — 20th Century 1 7 To 1 2 — Why Can't We Be Friends — War Holdin On To Yesterday Reynolds 29 To 21 — Disco Queen — Hot Chocolate Arista — Fallin In — It Magic — Barry Manilow — 23To18 Love Hamilton. Joe Frank & Could Be Extra To 20 — Get Down Tonight — K.C. & Sunshine Extra To 24 — Fame — David Bowie — Johnny Rivers — Epic Reynolds 17Help Me Rhonda Extra To 25 — There's Nothing Stronger — Paul Anka America 25 To 19 — That's When The Music — N Sedaka WFOM - MARIETTA Daisy Jane — —WB Extra To 28 — Feelings — Morris Albert 29 To 24 — At Seventeen — Janis Ian Run Joey Run — David Geddis — Atlantic Third Rate Romance —Aces — ABC Swan Song 32 To 27 — Third Rate Romance — Aces Fame — David Bowie — RCA Feel Like Makin Love — Bad Company — WQAM - MIAMI Life — Elton John To 7 — Jive Talkin — Bee Gees 34 To 28 — Get Down Tonight — K C & Sunshine To 1 7 — Someone Saved My It Is — JamesTaylor — WB^ — Rivers How Sweet Aces 20 To 1 1 — Why Can't We Be Friends — War 35 To 30 Help Me Rhonda — Johnny 30 To 21 — Third Rate Romance — 19 To 1 — Get Down Tonight — KC & Sunshine Why Cant We Be Friends— War Talkin — BeeGees 20 To 8— WFIL - PHILADELPHIA II To 6 — Jive KYA - SAN FRANCISCO 27 To 14 — Ballroom Blitz — Sweet KLEO - WICHITA Failin' In Love — Hamilton. Joe Frank & Reynolds — Rhinestone Cowboy — Glen Campbell — Capitol To 1 7 — Third Rate Romance — Aces Tush — ZZ Top — London Playboy 26 Black Superman — Johnny Wakelin — Pye Could It Be Magic — Barry Manilow — Arista Third Rate Romance — Aces — ABC Fight The Power — Isley Bros — T-Neck/CBS - COLUMBUS Get Down Tonight — K.C & Sunshine — T.K. Holdin’ On To Yesterday — Ambrosia — 20th Century WOOL There's Nothing Stronger — Paul Anka — U.A. Just A Little Bit Of You — Michael Jackson — Motown 21 To 14 — At Seventeen — Janis Ian 12 To 5 — Jive Talkin' — Bee Gees Sweet Maxine — Doobie Bros. — W.B Daisy Jane — America — WB 17 To 1 1 — The Rockford Files — Mike Post 21 To 14 — At Seventeen — Janis ian Run Joey Run — David Geddis — Atlantic — Rockin' Chair — Gwen McCrae 22 To 1 5 — The Rockford Files — Mike Post 12 To 6 Nothing Stronger — Paul Anka — UA I Believe There's Saved My Life — Elton John WCAO - BALTIMORE 23 To 1 7 — Till The World Ends — Three Dog Night To 3 — Someone Clayto n — Ode Rendezvous — Hudson Brothers — Rocket Eye On The Sparrow — M erry — Asylum KNOE - MONROE How Long — Pointer Sisters — Blue Thumb WOKY - MILWAUKEE Dance With Me — Orleans 5 — Rocky— Austin Roberts Holdin' On To Yesterday — Ambrosia — 20th Century Blue Sky — Joan Baez — A&M Failin' In Love — Hamilton. Joe Frank & Reynolds — 16 To 1 5 — Disco Queen — Hot Chocolate Phone's Been Jumping — J Reynolds — Casablanca 14 To 9 — Feel Like Makin' Love — Bad Company Playboy 25 To 29 17 Help Me Rhonda — Johnny Rivers Help Me Rhonda — Johnny Rivers — Epic 1 7 To 1 2 — Holdin' On To Yesterday — Ambrosia At Seventeen — Janis Ian — Columbia To — To 18 — That's When The Music — Neil Sedaka 13 To 8 — Jive Talkin' — Bee Gees 23 To 17 — Could It Be Magic— Barry Manilow Every Time You Touch Me — Charlie Rich — Epic Extra To 25 — Tush — ZZ Top 29 To 20 — Run Joey Run — David Geddis CITY KLIF - DALLAS Extra To 30 — There's Nothing Stronger — Paul Anka WHB - KANSAS Time You Touch Me Charlie Rich — Epic Failin' In Love — Hamilton. Joe Frank & Reynolds — WLEE - RICHMOND Every — Joe Frank & Reynolds — Playboy WQXI - ATLANTA Saturday Night Special — Lynyrd Skynyrd — MCA Failin' In Love — Hamilton. — Playboy Could It Be Magic — Barry Manilow — Arista Run Joey Run — David Geddis — Atlantic Bluebird Helen Reddy — Capitol Life — Elton John 1 Someone Saved My There's Nothing Stronger — Paul Anka — UA 19 To 12 — How Sweet It Is — JamesTaylor Send In The Clowns — Judy Collins — Elektra 5 To 8 — Daisy Jane — America — WB 26 To 1 7 — Saturday Night — Lynyrd Skynyrd Get Down Tonight — KC & Sunshine — TK 12 To 6 — Jive Talkin' — Bee Gees Extra To 16— Wasted Days — Freddy Fender Till The World Ends — Three Dog Night — ABC WMAK - NASHVILLE Oh Me Oh My — Al Green — Hi Rendezvous — Hudson Brothers — Rocket WBLI - LONG ISLAND WCFL - CHICAGO Love Being Your Fool — T Wammack — Capricorn Solitaire — Carpenters — A&M — Asylum Get Down Tonight — K C & Sunshine — T.K At Seventeen — Janis Ian — Columbia Daisy Jane — America —WB Dance With Me — Orleans Files — Mike Post Two Fine People — Cat Stevens — A&M Rendezvous — Hudson Brothers — Rocket Sweet Maxine — Doobie Brothers — WB 1 6 To 1 0 — The Rockford Janis Ian Solitaire — Carpenters — A&M Run Joey Run — David Geddis — Atlantic Let Me Lay My Funk — Poison — Roulette 27 To 22 — At Seventeen — Freddy Fender Extra To 9 — Jive Talkin' — Bee Gees 9 To 3 — Why Can't We Be Friends — War What A Diff'rence — Esther Phillips — Kudu To 1 8 — Wasted Days — Extra To 8 — Please Mr Please — Olivia Newton-John 25 To 18 — The Rockford Files — Mike Post 8 To 2 — JiveTalkin' — BeeGees — It Is 33 To 25 — Tush — ZZ Top To 13 HowSweet — JamesTaylor WERC - BIRMINGHAM KXOK - ST. LOUIS Proud One — Osmonds — Polydor WSAI - CINCINNATI That's The Way Of The World — E, W & F — Columbia - Rocky — Austin Roberts — Private Stock WDRC HARTFORD Could It Be Magic — Barry Manilow — Arista Every Time You Touch Me — Charlie Rich — Epic — Daisy Jane — America — WB Failin' In Love — Hamilton. Joe Frank & Reynolds HowSweet It Is — James Taylor — WB Ballroom Blitz — Sweet — Capitol Run Joey Run — David Geddis — Atlantic Playboy Get Down Tonight K C. & Sunshine — TK 17To12 — Jive Talkin' — Bee Gees — 21 To 14 — Fame — David Bowie Daisy Jane — America — WB That's When The Music — Neil Sedaka — Rocket 24 To 1 8 — Third Rate Romance — Aces U-100 - MINNEAPOLIS Feelings — Morris Albert — RCA 17To12 — I'm Not In Love — 10 cc Atlantic 29 To 21 — Holdin' On To Yesterday — Ambrosia Department Of Youth — Alice Cooper — Rendezvous — Hudson Brothers — Rocket 1 9 To 1 4 — Wasted Days — Freddy Fender 30 To 24 That's When The Music — N Sedaka Help Me Rhonda — Johnny Rivers — Epic Black Superman — Johnny Wakelin — Pye 30 To 23 — Rhinestone Cowboy — Glen Campbell — Blackmail — 1 0 cc — Mercury Get Down Tonight — K C & Sunshine — T K - ST. LOUIS Lyin' Eyes — Eagles — Asylum Holdin' On To Yesterday — Ambrosia — 20th Century WDRQ - DETROIT KSLQ Jive Talkin' — Bee Gees — RSO Run Joey Run — David Geddis — Atlantic Tush — ZZ Top — London That's The Way Of The World — E.W&F — Columbia Capitol How Sweet It Is — JamesTaylor — WB Barbara Ann — Beach Boys — To 1 1 — The Way We Were — Gladys Knight Sooner Or Later — Impressions — Curtom — 1 1 To 6 — I'm Not In Love — 10 cc Daisy Jane — America WB 20 To 14 — Someone Saved My Life — Elton John 1 2 To 6 — Get Down Tonight — KC & Sunshine

28 August 2. 1975 . cashboxR&Bnews report

r&b ingredients

Things have been really happening r&b-wise in L A. with practically every black act

doing something on the streets of Hollywood. Last week I went to Marty Mack's home over in North Hollywood for an RCA reception for the Main Ingredient, The Hues Corporation and an exciting new group on RCA, 21st Century. This group is managed by Reggie Sykes, who at one time was a policeman, then went to medical school and now is an intern in Chicago, Now the guys in the group will never have to ask, "Is there a doctor in the house?" At the party the group. Alonzo Martin, Tyrone Moores, Fred Williams, Pierre Johnson and Alphonzo Smith lip synched their last hit "Remember The Rain." The guys range in ages from 14 to 24 and have just released another single that looks good entitled. "Child." Other party guests included Cuba Gooding, Luther Simmons and Carl Tompkins of the Main Ingredient whose new single is entitled "Good Old Days." off their "Rolling Down A Mountainside” LP. Also on hand was Carl Russell of ” the Rues Corporation. Their new single is entitled “One Good Night Together. KOOL & DINAH BUMPING — Kool & The Gang are shown above teaching Dinah. Bumped into Melvin Franklin and Glenn Leonard of the Temptations in front of the Marvin Hamlisch and Brenda Vaccaro how to do the bump at a recent taping of the

Roxy Theatre one night last week. They were both excited about an upcoming tour of Dinah Shore show which will air over CBS August 1 1 . Shown above left to right are:

Europe and Australia which should happen this coming Sept. . . Edwin Starr is leaving Dinah. Marvin, Ronnie Bell. Otha Nash, Spike Mickens. Brenda Vaccaro and Dennis for a tour of Germany and South Africa shortly. Edwin has a very strong following in Thomas. In back left to right are: Clay Smith, Robert Kool' Bell, George Brown (hid- Europe and should return home in time for the release of his LP on Granite at the end den) and Rick West. seller in with Fine" have . three-million back 1959 "So of Aug. . The Fiestas who had a signed a new recording deal with Respect Records (Stax). Currently the group has re- leased a new single entitled “I Can't Shake Your Love (Can t Shake You Loose)." Claridge Goes R&B Franklin helped out Bob Hope and a host of celebrities for the The lovely Aretha LOS ANGELES — Claridge Records, "Lucky Ladybug" by Billie and Lillie and Stars benefit at the Hollywood Bowl last Sun. The benefit was held to Stars Under The basically a pop oriented company who "Woman Is A Man's Best Friend" by Ted- for Angeles Music and Art School located in East Los Angeles. raise money the Los recently had a top ten national hit with dy and the Twilights. version of "Climb Every Mountain." and was wearing a Aretha did a beautiful "Don't Call Us. We'll Call You" by The two new soul acts signed to gown. gorgeous red evening Sugarloaf is now venturing into the Claridge are Five Easy Pieces, who are or LEVITT IT: This is a very heavy singles week JESS’ INGREDIENT PICKS LOVES rhythm and blues field under the managed by Ron Townson of the Fifth so here are the new upcoming chart breakers which to use an expression from the ” guidance of Claridge Records' president, Dimension, and M. J. Kirkland, adynamic Wit' Muscle "Give It What You Got.” B.T. Express KGs should "Hustle Every Frank Slay. Slay has been responsible new talent who hails from Yazoo. Mis- There." Waters (Blue Note), “(Do You Wanna) Dance Dance (Roadshow). "To Be for producing many national r&b hits sissippi. He will be produced by his (Warner-Spector), "Child. 21st Century (RCA,) "Department Of Dance. Calhoon over the past decade and they include brother. Bob Kirkland. Both acts will be Power” Willie Hutch (Motown), "To Each His Youth. Alice Cooper (Atlantic). “Love such classics as “Silhouettes" and "Dad- releasing their debut singles and Ips dur- Police The Party,” Willard King Own, Faith Hope And Charity (RCA). Stopped dy Cool" by the Rays. "La-Dee-Dah" and ing the coming month. (Raintree). "Inside My Love." Minnie Riperton (Epic). "Music In My Bones," Joe Simon (Spring) and Issac Hayes’ "Chocolate Chip” (Hot Buttered Soul). A few LPs that will create a soul explosion are: Buddy Miles's "More Miles Per Gallon (Casablanca). "In The City." Tavares (Capitol), "Save Me." Silver Convention (Midland Int’L), Non-Stop." B.T. Express (Scepter), "Moving South. Southside Move- ment (20th). "Inseparable." by Natalie Cole (Capitol). "Pick Of The Litter." Spinners (Atlantic) and "Ain't No Bout A Doubt It." Graham Central Station (W.B.). Bob Crewe, who produced Frankie Valli s “Swearin' To God" for Private Stock Rec- ords has recently been honored along with Frankie by Latin NY Magazine. The hit single was voted #1 Soul Disco Hit in the latest issue. Harold Ousley & Co. will be at the Club Baby Grand in Harlem three consecutive weekends during late July. Arman Boladian, president of Westbound Records along with Tom Rodden and Hosea Wilson over at 20th are currently setting up a major promotion for the new ARETHA RAY — Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles, shown above breaking it up at a Funkadelic LP. "Let s Take It To The Stage.” The campaign is tied in with the group's & recent charity affair, have been set to co-host the Ebony Music Awards, which will be current tour with War . . Jerry Williams aka Swammp Dogg and vocalist Ruth Brown are currently recording Ruth's debut LP. tentatively titled "Brown Sugar.” at the taped at the Hollywood Palace. July 30. and be syndicated to 125 markets by Merv Griffin Productions. Show airs August 8. In addition to her hostessing chores. Ms. Broadway Sound Studios in Sheffield, Alabama . . . Manticore recording artist Keith Franklin has been nominated asthe female singer of the year. Christmas has just released an old Smokey Robinson penned tune. “My Girl." . . . Wamers-Spector recording artists Calhoon have been set to appear on Aug. 8 on Dis- co 76. Disco 76 is a new disco syndicated show on CBS. On the show along with

Calhoon will be Gwen McCrae Miss "Rockin' Chair." . . . Shirley Wilson has been pro- ‘Discomania’ TV Series For Sept. moted to the position of r&b promotion for Sound Bird and Shadybrook Records. NEW YORK — Family of Man Films. Ltd. don and New York the week of June 23. The KG s came up to the office last week to gab and talk about the new single "Hus- a production company with offices in Some of the rock artists who taped the tle Wit' Every Muscle." They are currently in town enjoying California and doing a few New York, has set its sights on producing London segment were Rufus Thomas. gigs including a show this past Sun. at the Dragonfly in the Marina . . . The Staple a television series which would concen- Osibisa. Sweet Sensation. Kenny. his Singers newly signed to Warners will collaborate with Curtis Mayfield on sound- trate its appeal to people partial to disco Janine Dexter and Mack and Katie

track for the upcoming Warner Bros, film "Sparkle . . . Atlantic recording artists, music. Kasoon. The scene of the New York tap- Sister Sledge have been named Most Promising New Group by the National As- The first of a proposed series of twen- ing was Le Jardin. a major discotheque in sociation of Broadcasters in Japan. ty-six 60-minute shows called "Dis- New York. Artists who taped in New York

I want to send my best wishes for a speedy recovery to Cannonball Adderley who comania" completed production in Lon- included Monti Rock III (Disco Tex & the

suffered a stroke on Sun. July 1 3 while in Gary. Indiana. I and everybody here at Cash Sex-O-Lettes). Gloria Gaynor. Bimbo Box hope the Cannonball is back on his feet real soon. Stanley Clarke bassist with Jet. George and Gwen McCrae and the Chick Coreas band Return to Forever is the newest member of Guitar Player Moments Label le also taped a spot on Magazine s prestigious Advisory Board. Other members include Laurindo Almeida, the show. Brenda Arnro hosted the Lon- Chet Atkins, Kenny Burrell, Charlie Byrd, Glen Campbell, B.B. King, Les Paul, and don segment of "Discomania" with Dave many more outstanding guitarists. Simmons of the BBC. Chubby Checker Just wanted to add a little postscript about the music festival presented by Down To did the hosting in New York. Earth Productions. They held some very fine concerts at the Scottish Rite Auditorium, which is really a beautiful place to see a show. If you missed any of the festival it's too bad because Down to Earth had multi-sound shows which featured some exciting new talent and acts that will probably make a lot of noise in the future. Larry Graham and Graham Central Station were in town last week for a one nighter

at the Roxy. Before the show I went over to the Continental Hyatt House pool to chat with Larry and his lovely wife Tina. Larry is very pleased with the success of "Your Love, and is hoping he has the same success with his new LP on Warner Brothers

"Ain't No Bout A Doubt It." I have heard the LP and it should be a monster. The first three cuts on side A are very heavy. They include. "Jam." “Your Love, and "It's Alright." Larry and Tina also just recently became Jehova Witnesses and were bap- HAVIN FUN — South Shore Commission tized up in Oakland a few weeks ago. Larry and Tina just want to continue in making came up to Cash Box and joined Bob very good music along with relaying the true words of God and the bible. Speisman of Cash Box for a friendly Howard Scott guitarist in War recently lost his white gold bracelet at the Florida jam THEN CAME YOU — Shown above are drink. Shown above top row (I to r) are: Frank McCurry. Speisman, in Tampa. He was heartbroken about it because he bought it with his first War royalty Dionne Warwicke and Thom Bell dis- Bob Cash check. Howard though has great friends in Bruce Garfield and the other members of cussing details for Dionne's upcoming Ip Box. Warren 'Hamm' Haygood, Sidney War who decided to cheer him up by offering a reward of a round trip "Why Can't We for Warners. Thom produced the hit Pinchback. and David Henderson Bot- "Then Came You" by Dionne and the tom row (I to r) Scheryl Henri. Lantz Be Friends?" vacation to L A. to the person who recovers the bracelet. . that s soul. jess levitt Spinners. Arnell. Eugene Rogers.

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soul waves

Among men and women between the ages of 18-34 WBLS ranks #1, Mon. thru Fri. from 3 p.m.-7 p.m. according to the latest Pulse audience rating, reports Pepe Sutton, president of Inner City Broadcasting Corporation, owners of WBLS-FM and WLIB-AM. This is the first time that a black oriented radio station has reached the top spot in this time slot.

1 THE HEAT IS ON 25 THANK YOU BABY WNUS-FM, Chicago is soon to go with the “BLS sound” and is taking applications The Isley Brothers (T-Neck PZ 33536) 1 The Stylistics (Avco AV-69008) 23 for male and female dj's. WNUS-FM is an equal opportunity employer. Tapes and 2 THAT’S THE WAY OF THE 26 LOOK AT ME resumes should be sent to Harry King, Moments (Stang 1026) 29 WNUS-FM, 24 West Erie, Chicago Illinois WORLD 60616. Earth, Wind & Fire (Columbia PC 33280) 2 27 THE CHICAGO THEME Hubert Laws (CTI 6058) 30 3 CHOCOLATE CHIP Bernie McCain of WHAT in Philly called into say hello and tell me how jealous he is Isaac Hayes ( ABCD 874) 3 28 FIRST IMPRESSIONS of all the people lucky enough to live in the warm California sunshine. Bernie though Impressions (Curtom 5003) 31 4 SURVIVAL will be coming to the coast soon for a music convention. WHAT held the preliminaries 4 O'Jays (Phi la Int i. KZ33150) 29 STEPPING INTO TOMORROW for the 7-Up Johnson Products Soul Train dance contest last week. The finals which (Blue Note BRLA 3686) 26 5 TO BE TRUE Donald Byrd will be held Aug. 8 will feature entertainment by the Fatback Band. WHAT is also hav- Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes 30 ROLLING DOWN A ing a super contest in which they will be giving away a t-shirt every thirteen (Phila. Int'l. KA 3314) (Dist: Col.) 5 MOUNTAINSIDE minutes to the lucky callers. 6 CUT THE CAKE Main Ingredient (RCA APL 1-0644) 28 Average White Band 31 CAUGHT IN THE ACT Cal Shields over at KGAB-FM called in the other day to inform me that Jimmy J.J. (Atlantic SD 18140) 7 Commodores (Motown M6-820S1 27 Walker is now blasting the soul waves with “Dyn-o-mite” every Sat. from noon to 2 7 WHY CAN’T WE BE FRIENDS 32 IT’S MY PLEASURE p.m. is doing material War (United Artists U A EA441-G) 9 Jimmy comedy plus playing the latest contemporary music. Billy Preston (A&M SP 4532) 35 Jimmy is no slouch in the control room as he was an engineer during the "Black 8 MR. MAGIC 33 SOLID Grover Washington Jr. (Kudu KU 20) 6 Prince's” unknown days in New York City. KGAB is also starting a jazz disco program Mandrill (United Artists LA 408) 32 INSIDES OUT every Wed. from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. The show will feature uptempo jazz selections from 9 34 COME GET TO THIS Bohannon (Dakar/Brunswick BK 6016) 10 the likes of Hubert Laws, Grover Washington, Jr., Stanley Turrentine and many others. Nancy Wilson (Capitol ST 11386) 39 10 MOVING VIOLATION 35 AIN’T BOUT A DOUBT IT WJPC knows the kids are out of school for the summer so to keep their ears tuned Jackson Five (Motown M6-82951 11 NO Graham Central Station to WJPC, the station is having the Great Summer Giveaway. Some of the prizes in- 11 UNIVERSAL LOVE (Warner Bros BS 2876) — clude color TVs, AM and FM radios, luggage, watches and WJPC t-shirts. The hottest M F.S.B. (Phila. Int'l. KZ 33158) 8 36 SOULFUL EXPERIENCE musical group in Chicago besides Mayor Daley, the weather, the Chicago Cubs the 12 ADVENTURES IN PARADISE Ranee Allen Group (Truth TRS 4207) 41 (Epic PE 33454) 13 White Sox and red-hots are the Isley Brothers. Everybody in Chicago is up for "Fight Minnie Riperton 37 LIQUID LOVE The Power.” WJPC’s super pick of the week is “Flying High” by the Blackbyrds. 13 A SONG FOR YOU Freddie Hubbard (Col. PC 33556) 40 Temptations (Gordy G6-969S1 14 38 K.C. AND THE SUNSHINE WWRL is helping the kids of New York City in coordinating the Super Summer 14 LET’S TAKE IT TO THE STAGE BAND Olympic Games. WWRL anticipates that up to 10,000 youngsters will compete Funkadelic (20th Century/ (T K. 603) — throughout the city in the various athletic competitions. The Olympic committee in- Westbound W-21 5) 17 39 NON-STOP cludes Leon Washington of the Morrisania Recreation Center in the Bronx, Vernon 15 STEPPIN’ B T. Express (Roadshow RS 41001) Thomas of the Central Queens Neighborhood Youth Corps, Ron Dorsey of the Com- The Pointer Sisters (Blue Thumb BTSD6021 19 40 STILL CAUGHT UP munity Commandos, Don Johnson, tennis pro for the Fort Greene Tennis Academy in (Spring 6708) 43 Millie Jackson Brooklyn, of the Sharks in 16 BLIND BABY Edward Landrum Swim Club Queens and WWRL s Com- New Birth (Buddah BDS 5636) 16 41 IN THE CITY munity affairs director, Bob Law. The project will be promoted on the air throughout Tavares (Capitol ST 1 1 396) ' 17 A QUIET STORM the summer by WWRL radio and will culminate in an awards banquet, held in mid Smokey Robinson (Tamla T6-33781 15 42 A TEAR TO A SMILE Sept. The Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. of New York and New Jersey are contributing Roy Ayers (Poly dor PB 6046) 42 18 THE HIT MAN trophies and awards. Eddie Kendricks (Tamla T6-338S1 22 43 KOKOMO (Columbia PC 33442) 38 KOKY is a 5000-watt black daytimer which reaches into thirty counties in Arkansas. 19 GET DOWN J. D. Black, program director for the station has set up a format called the "Soul Ex- DOIN’ IT Joe Simon (Spring SPR 6706) 24 44 THE BOY’S Hugh Masekela (Casablanca NBLP7017) 50 press.” Dwayne Watkins is KQKY’s new musical director. Dwayne comes from the 20 THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE 45 ODE TO MY LADY campus radio station at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas. For an AMERICA TODAY Willie Hutch (Motown M6-838S1 45 hour every Mon. through Fri. KOKY broadcasts gospel and jazz. On Sun. the station is Curtis Mayfield (Curtom CU 5001 25 46 YUM YUM devoted strictly to gospel music. J.D. said that they are playing more progressive 46 21 DISCO BABY Fatback Band (Evert EV 6904) gospel music instead of the traditional sounds. From noon to 1 p.m. KOKY now has a Van McCoy & The Soul City Symphony 47 WHAT A DIFF’RENCE A DAY show entitled High-Noon Jazz which features what J.D. calls wisdom music. “Music (Avco AV 69006) 12 MAKES that goes into helping humanity.” Some of the artists that are featured regularly are 22 RENAISSANCE Esther Phillips w/Beck Gil Scott-Heron, Kool and the Gang, and Doug Cam. Ray Charles (Crossover CR 9005) 18 (KuduKU 23S1 — Jerry Boulding at WCHB in Detroit called in to say that the station had its third an- 23 BIRTH AND DEATH OF A 48 HALF A LOVE nual Bike-A-Thon, The Great Bike Hike. Fifty-two thousand people gathered at Bell Chilites (Brunswick 754204) 49 GANGSTER Isle for the event. The station gave away free soft drinks plus raffled off two new ten- Fantastic Four (20th Century/ 49 1 FEEL A SONG IN MY HEART speeds. Groups that appeared at Bell Isle Park were recording artists. Living End on Westbound W201) 21 Gladys Knight & The Pips — Columbia Records, Al Hudson on Atco and Jimmy Hightower on 20th. WCHB is going 24 EXPANSIONS (Buddah BDS 5612) of contest in effect. Every imaginable kind of Lonnie Liston Smith (Flying 50 BACK TO EARTH great guns with the Summer 1975 now Dutchman BDL 1-0934) 20 Rare Earth (Rare Earth R6-548S1 37 prize including money, t-shirts, beach towels and Burger Chef certificates will be given away. WCHB has recycled its old library and now has over 800 super golden oldies for listeners to enjoy all summer long. WNJR has been holding a series of outdoor concerts this summer. Thirty thousand fans came to Utterman Field to hear New Birth do "Dream Merchant” and hear a new group called Bags — "absolutely free!!” WGIV s Manny Clarke says “Under Your Powerful Love" holds powerful comeback potential for Joe Tex. Also high on his list of promising new singles are new releases by Natalie Cole, Esther Phillips, Notations, Olympic Runners and Blue Magic. The Charlotte station now features ten album cuts on its playlist, with each dj playing two cuts of his choice per hour. Surest hits seem to be the latest long players by Graham Central Station and the Dynamic Superiors. WSID, Baltimore has premiered a new format called “Black Gold,” a documentary of black music. Twice each hour, the career of a particularly influential black musician will be explored along with regular programming. WHUR-FM is offering a mixed bag of LP listening. Featured alongside more popular artists like Graham Central Station and The Spinners are "Tell Me The Truth" by John Hendricks, “Low Rent Rendezvous” by Ace Spectrum, and Carmen McCrae s "I Am Music.” jess levitt/phil dimauro

I WANNA TAKE YA HIGHER — The Los DYN-O-MITE — On a radio promotion Angeles City Council and mayor Tom tour of Atlanta. Buddah recording artist Bradley recently proclaimed Blue Note Jimmie Walker stopped off for an on-the- GOLD FOR THE HUSTLE — it is hard Day Sunday July 20 throughout Los air appearance with Scott Shannon of nowadays to sell a million copies of Angeles, leading to a proclamation being WQXI. Walker announced an album and anything, but Van McCoy recently did, by presented to Blue Note. A picnic was t-shirt giveaway in conjunction with his selling over a million and a half of his held for Blue Note at Hancock Park hit comedy album “Dyn-o-mite." chart single. "The Hustle." before the Donald Byrd, Bobbi Hum- Pictured left at WQXI are (I to r) Wade Shown above is Frankie "Hollywood” phrey and Waters concert at the Scottish president John Crocker, program director of WBLS-FM. Rite Auditorium. Shown above are Oren Conklin, vice Buddah; Atlanta: New York receiving a gold single for the and Luther Waters battling for a frisbee Leader, music director WQXI, "Hustle, from Norman Gardner, director with Los Angeles radio personality Rod Jimmie Walker; Dan Conger, Buddah. of r&b promo for Avco. McGrew. Atlanta.

30 August 2. 1975 ) . ..))

1 HOPE THAT WE CAN BE 34 SWEARIN’TOGOD 67 GOOD OLD DAYS Frankie Valli (Private Stock 021 38 TOGETHER SOON ) The Main Ingredient (RCA PB-1 0334) 70 Sharon Page/Harold Melvin &The Bluenotes 35 POTENTIAL 68 JUST YOU AND ME Castor Bunch (Atlantic 41 (Phila. Int'I.ZS 8-3569) jimmy 3270) Tarniko Jones (Arista AS 01 34) 78 2 FIGHT THE POWER PART I 36 THE WAY WE WERE/TRY TO 69 UNDER YOUR POWERFUL The Isley Brothers (T-Neck/CBS ZS 8-2256) REMEMBER LOVE Gladys Knight & The Pips (Buddah BDA 463) 25 3 GET DOWN TONIGHT Joe Tex (Dial D 1 154) (Dist: Mercury) 82 KC& The Sunshine Band (T.K. 1009) 37 I DON’T WANT TO BE A LONE 70 IT’S ALL OVER NOW 4 SEXY RANGER Bobby Womack (United Artists XW674Y) 73 MFSB (Phila. Inti ZS 8-3567) Johnny ''Guitar" Watson (Fantasy F739) 40 71 KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE 5 DREAM MERCHANT 38 I COULD DANCE ALL NIGHT Birth SPARROW New (Buddah BOA 470) 10 (Phila. Inti 8-4767) 46 Archie Bell & The Drells ZS Merry Clayton (Ode 66110-S) 80 6 FREEMAN 39 WHY CAN’T WE BE FRIENDS 72 GOOD LOVIN’ IS JUST A DIME South Shore Commission (Wand 1 1 287) War (United Artists 629X) 28 7 7-6-5-4-3-2-1 (BLOW YOUR AWAY 40 LET ME MAKE LOVE TO YOU The Originals (Motown M 1355F) 76 WHISTLE) The O' Jays (Phila. Int'l. ZS 8-3573) 71 Gary Toms Empire (PIP 6504) 73 OOOLA-LA 41 I’LL DO FOR YOU ANYTHING Betty Wright (Alston 3715) 87 8 SOONER OR LATER YOU WANT ME TO Impressions (Curtom CMS 0103) 74 ONE GOOD NIGHT TOGETHER Barry White (20th Century 2208) 31 Hues Corporation (RCA JH 10311) 77 9 THE HUSTLE 42 PLEASE PARDON ME (YOU Van McCoy (Avco 4653) 75 THE ENTERTAINER REMIND ME OF A FRIEND) J.F. Bailey (Midland Int'l. MB 10305) 85 10 FOREVER CAME TODAY Rufus featuring Chaka Khan (ABC 1 2099) 32 76 ONE THING ON MY MIND The Jackson 5 (Motown M 1 356F) 16 43 GOD BLESS OUR LOVE Persuasions (A&M 1698) 79 11 DO IT IN THE NAME OF LOVE Charles Brimmer (Chelsea CH 301 7) 35 Ben E. King (Atlantic 3274) 11 77 CHOCOLATE CHIP 44 (BETCHA GOTTA Isaac Hayes & Hot Buttered Soul (ABC 12118) 12 THAT’S THE WAY OF THE HOW LONG CHICK ON THE SIDE) 78 STAY WITH ME AWHILE WORLD Pointer Sisters (ABC/Blue Thumb 265) 53 Sharon Ridley (Sussex SR 636) 81 Earth. Wind Fire (Columbia 3-1 17 & 0172) 45 DISCO QUEEN 79 INSIDE MY LOVE 13 THREE STEPS FROM TRUE Hot Chocolate (Big Tree 16803) 43 Minnie Riperton (Epic 8-50128) LOVE 46 LOVE BEING YOUR FOOL 80 SATISFY MY WOMAN Reflection (Capitol 4078) 15 Charlie Whitehead (Island 007) 42 Calvin Arnold (IX Chains NCS 7009) 14 SNEAKIN’ UP BEHIND YOU 47 PAIN (Dist: Mainstream) 93 Breaker Brothers (Arista AS 0122) 14 Edwin Starr (Granite 522) 44 81 GIMME SOME (PARTI) 15 DREAMING A DREAM 48 IT ONLY TAKES A MINUTE Jimmy Bohorn (Alston 3714) 84 Crown Heights Affair (DeLite 1570) 18 Tavares (Capitol P-4111) 72 82 18 WITH A BULLET 1 6 FEEL LIKE A Pete Wingfield (Island 026) 96 MAKE ME WOMAN 49 LOVE INFLATION (PART 1) Jackie Moore (Kayvette 5122) 26 The Joneses (Mercury 73689) 52 83 IF YOU WANT A LOVE AFFAIR 17 OH ME, OH MY (DREAMS IN MY 50 CHASING RAINBOWS Jesse James (20th Century TC 2201 94 ARMS) Blue Magic (Atco 7031) 60 84 BRAZIL Ai Green (Hi 5N-2288) 19 51 GAMES PEOPLE PLAY Ritchie Family (20th Century TC 221 8) 86 18 YOUR LOVE Spinners (Atlantic 3284) 74 85 SENDING OUT AN S.O.S. Graham Central Station (Warner Bros. WBS 8105) 29 52 FLYING HIGH Retta Young (All Platinum 2355) 19 ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER Blackbirds (Fantasy 747) 54 86 (BABY) DON’T LET IT MESS THAN WORDS 53 LIFE AND DEATH IN G&A YOUR MIND Chocolate Milk (RCA PB 1 0290) 22 Love Child Afro Cuban Blues Band (Roulette 7172) 56 Donny Gerrard (Rocket 40405) 92 20 THE PHONE’S BEEN JUMPIN’ 54 LOVE IS MISSING FROM OUR 87 LET ME LAY MY FUNK ON YOU ALL DAY LIVES Poison (Roulette R 7174) 97 Jeannie Reynolds (Casablanca MB 8340) 21 Dells & Dramatics (Cadet 5710) 57 88 I ONLY FEEL THIS WAY WHEN 21 GLASS HOUSE 55 SEXY SUMMER I’M The Temptations (Gordy G 7144F) 23 Family Piann (Drive 6242) 58 WITH YOU Jimmy Briscoe &The Little Beavers (Pi Kappa 604) 91 22 JUST A LITTLE BIT OF YOU 56 WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY Michael Jackson (Motown 1349F) 89 WE GOT EACH OTHER MAKES Barbara Mason & The Futures (Buddah BDA 481 95 23 COME AN’ GET YOURSELF Esther Phillips (Kudu 925) (Dist: Motown) 89 SOME 57 HUSTLE WIT EVERY MUSCLE 90 SO IN LOVE Curtis Mayfield (Curtom Leon Haywood (20th Century 2191 24 Kay Gees (Gang GR 1 325) 67 CMS 0105)

24 SLIPPERY WHEN WET 58 YOU’RE EVERYTHING I NEED 91 I’LL BE COMING BACK Commodores (Motown 1338F) 12 Major Lance (Osiris 001) 65 Greg Perry (Casablanca NB 835) 25 FOOT STOMPING MUSIC 59 EXPANSIONS 92 HE’S MY MAN Liston Smith (Flying Bohannon (Dakar 4544) 30 Lonnie Dutchman Supremes (Motown 1358) 26 CHOCOLATE CITY DB-10214) (Dist: RCA) 62 Parliaments (Casablanca 831 13 60 YOLANDA 93 ORIGINAL MIDNIGHT MAN Bobby Bland (ABC 12105) 64 Sylvia Smith (ABC 121 12) 98 27 HUSTLE James Brown (Polydor PD 14281) 33 61 I KNOW WHERE YOU’RE 94 I’LL BE YOUR RAINBOW COMING FROM Bobby Wilson (Buddah 472) 28 LOOK AT ME Loleatta Holloway (Aware 050) 61 IT’S J.B. Moments (Stang 5060) 20 95 THE MONORAIL 62 THIS WILL BE Fred and The New J.B. 's (People 655) 99 29 DO IT ANY WAY YOU WANNA Natalie Cole (Capitol 4109) 88 96 LOVE TAKES TEARS People's Choice (TSOP ZS 8-4769) 39 63 MISTER MAGIC Johnny Bristol (MGM M 148141 GroverWashington Jr. (Kudu 924F) 45 30 GET THE CREAM OFF THE TOP IT HERE Eddie 36 97 DRAG OVER Kendricks (Tarnla T 54260) 64 A WOMAN NEEDS TO BE Olympic Runners (London LO 219) 100 31 DYNOMITE LOVED Bazuka (A&M 1666) 34 Tyrone Davis (Dakar 4545) 69 98 MUSIC IN MY BONES Joe Simon (Spring SPR 159) 32 CAN’T GIVE YOU ANYTHING 65 IF YOU TALK IN YOUR SLEEP Little Milton (Stax 0238) 66 99 TAKE GOOD CARE OF (BUT MY LOVE) (THE YOURSELF The Stylistics (Avco AV 4656) 37 66 ALVIN STONE BIRTH AND DEATH OF A GANGSTER) Three Degrees (Phila. Int'l 8-3568) 33 ROCKIN’ CHAIR Fantastic Four (Westbound WT 5009) 100 TRY ME TONIGHT Gwen McCrae (Cat 1 (Dist: 20th Cent.) 68 Johnny Taylor (Stax STN 0241) 996) 27 | ALPHABETIZED TOP 100 R&B (INCLUDING PUBLISHERS AND LICENSEES)

Actions Speak Louder (Marsaint — BMI) 19 Gimme Some (Sherlyn — BMI) 81 Unichappell — BMI) 95 Satisfy My Woman (Pass Due/Brent — BMI ) ..80

Alvin Stone (Bridgeport — BMI) 66 Glass House (Jobete — ASCAP/ Just A Little (Gold Forever/Stone Sending Out An S O S (Gambi — BMI) . 85 A Woman Needs (Jalynne/BRC — BMI) 64 Stone Diamond — BMI) 21 Diamond — BMI) 22 Seven-Six-Five (Cookaway — ASCAP) ...7 Brazil (Peer Int'l. Corp. — BMI) 84 God Bless (Hi — BMI) 43 Just You & Me 68 Sexy (Mighty Three — BMI) ...4

Can't Give You (Avco Embassy — ASCAP) 32 Good Lovin' Is (Dozier — BMI) 72 Keep Your Eye (Duchess — BMI/ Sexy Summer (Lowery — BMI ) ..55

I 71 Chasing Rainbows (Wiimot/Mystic Good Ol' Days (Jasmine Music — ASCAP) 67 A^CAPl Slippery When Wet (Jobete — ASCAP) . 24

DragonH-BMI) 50 He's My Man (Jobete — ASCAP) 92 Let Me Lay (Big 7/Hot Gold — BMI) . 87 Sneakin' Up Behind (Carmine Street — BMI) ..14 Prod. BMI) 77 BMI) 1 In Chocolate Chip (Incense — Hope That We (Mighty Three — Let Me Make (Mighty 3/Golden Fleece — BMI) . . 40 So Love (Mayfield — BMI) .90

Chocolate City (Malibiz/Ricks Music — BMI) 26 How Long (Polo Grounds — BMI/ Life & Death (Daly City — BMI) 53 Sooner Or Later (Cherritown — BMI ) ...8

Come And Get (Caesar's — ASCAP) 23 Ebbets Fields — ASCAP) 44 Look At Me (Gambi — BMI) 28 Stay With Me (Interior/McCoy — BMI) . . 78 Drag It (Burlington/Uncle DVORIS — ASCAP) ... 97 Hustle (Dynatone/Belinda/Unichappell) 27 Love Being Your (Mr. Dogg/ATV — BMI) 46 Swearin'ToGod (Hearts Delight/Caseyem/ Disco Queen (Finchley Music — ASCAP) 45 Hustle Wit Every (Delightful/Gang — BMI) 57 Love Inflation (Tandy/Unichappell — BMI) 49 Desidera — BMI) .34

Do It Any Way You (Mighty Three — BMI) 29 I Could Dance (Mighty Three/Golden Love Is Missing (Groovesville — BMI) 54 Take Good Care (Mighty Three — BMI) .99

Do It In The (Penumbra — BMI) 11 Fleece — BMI) 38 Love Takes Tears (Buska — ASCAP) 96 That's The (Colgems/Chappell — ASCAP) . . . 12 It Don't Let Mess (Kirshner — BMI/ASCAP) 86 I Don't Want To (Jowat Music — BMI) 37 Make Me Feel (Sherlyn — BMI) 16 The Hustle (Van McCoy/Warner rchDreaming A (Delightful — BMI) 15 If You Want A (Hi Ward — ASCAP/ Mister Magic (Antisia — ASCAP) 63 Tamerlane — BMI) .9

Dream Merchant (Saturday — BMI) 5 Patricio — BMI) 83 Music In My (Gaucho/Belinda — BMI) 98 The Way We (Colgems/Chappell — ASCAP) . . 36

Dynomite (Tonob — BMI) 31 If You Talk (Easy Nine/Elvis Music — BMI) 65 Oh Me. Oh My ( Jec/AI Green — BMI) 17 This Will Be (Jay/Chappell — ASCAP) . 62

18 With a Bullet (Ackees Musics ASCAP) 82 I Know Where (Moonsong — BMI) 61 Ooola-La (Sherlyn — BMI) 73 Three Steps From (A Dish A Tunes — BMI) . . 13

Entertainer (Multimood — BMI) 75 I'll Be Coming (Cafe Americana/ One Good Night (Jinni Lane/Ensign — BMI) 74 Try Me Tonight (Groovesville — BMI) 100 Expansions (Cosmic Echos — BMI) 59 Peabody — ASCAP) 91 One Thing On My Mind (Big Cigar Co./ Under Your Powerful (Tree — BMI) .69

Fight The Power (Bovina Music — ASCAP) 2 I'll Be Your (Kama Sutra/Mafundi — BMI) 94 Common Good/Pocket Full of T unes/ We Got Each (Blockbuster/Writers — BMI) . .89

Flying High (Blackbird — BMI) 52 I'll Do Anything (Sa-Vette/January — BMI) 41 Touch of Gold — BMI) 76 Why Can t We Be (Far Out — ASCAP1 .39

Foot Stomping (Hog/Bohannon — ASCAP) 25 Inside My (Dickie Bird —BMI/Jobete—ASCAP) . . 79 Original M idnight Man (Meadow — ASCAP) 93 What A Difference (E B Marks — BMI/

Forever Came Today (Stone Agate — BMI) 10 I Only Feel (Wonderik — BMI) 88 Pain (ATV /Zonal — BMI) 47 Stanley Adams — ASCAP) .56 — Free Man (Mighty Three — BMI) 6 It Only Takes (ABC/Dunhill/One Of A Kind Phones Been Jumpin' (Groovesville — BMI) 20 Yolanda (ABC/Dunhill/Speed — BMI) . 60

Games People Play (Mighty Three — BMI) 51 BMI) 48 Please Pardon Me (Kengorus/ You're Everything I Need (E Memphis/ Get Down Tonight (Sherlyn Pub. — BMI) 3 It's All Over Now(B Womack/S. Womack/ Palladium — ASCAP) 42 Too Knight — BMI) 58 Potential (Jimpire Get The Cream (Stone Diamond/ Kags Corp — BMI) 70 — BMI) 35 YourLove (Foe Music — BMI) . 18 Gold Forever — BMI) 30 It's The J.B. (Ayatone/Belinda/ Rockin' ChairfSherlyn — BMI) 33 cashbox‘Country news

Clower, Goodmans Country Artist Of The Week In Top Billing Johnny Rodriguez Bicent. Roadshow

NASHVILLE — Top Billing, Inc., Nash- ville-based booking/promotion agency, unveiled plans for production of a special bicentennial roadshow to be titled "The God and Country Spec- UP AND RUNNIN’ — Pictured above tacular." backstage at the Palomino Club are (I to The show will unite the popular coun- r) Roy Clark, Dorsey Burnette, Linda Day try comics Jerry Clower and the George and husband Chris George. Fabulous Happy Goodman Family, one Dorsey and his son Billy and his band of America's most famous gospel music headlined at the North Hollywood club, family, and will debut in Jan. where it was SRO for both shows. A first of its kind to come out of Nashville, the spectacular will be pro- AGAC, NSA fessionally choreographed, featuring Join Forces for Hollywood-style lighting effects, custom designed costumes, a unique sound Copyright Revision system and specially-designed back- ground sets. NASHVILLE — Representatives of the Bob Bray, director of the gospel American Guild of Authors/Composers, division at Top Billing and coordinator of AGAC, met with officers and directors of the spectacular, stated, "The spectacular is a of the Nashville Songwriters Association in program American humor, inspiration, qualities Nashville on July 17 to discuss the patriotism and Americans can identify with. feel that copyright law revision which is currently We the public needs a wholesome show with in commitfee in the House of Represen- to all and which cuts across tatives, Washington, D C, The copyright appeal ages all borders of social life." law has not been revised since it became Jerry Clower, Grand Ole Opry member law in 1909. The meeting was arranged through NSA's executive director, and since 1973, burst upon the country in three was held at the NSA offices on Sixteenth music scene and years has Avenue South. broken records selling country albums. Ervin Drake, prominent songwriter and Twice voted "Comic of the Year" by all trades. is an active composer of the great song "I Believe,” major music Clower among many others, and president of Gideon, lay minister, and makes over AGAC represented the organization 200 personal appearances annually. along with Lew Bachman, AGAC ex- The Mississippi-born humorist gave ecutive director. the keynote speech to the Southern Representing NSA was Ron Peterson. Baptist Convention before 20,000 in Sharon Rucker, John Denny, Kenny Miami Beach, Fla., last June and was a O'Dell, Don Wayne, Glenn Martin, Ray featured guest on the Billy Graham Mis- Unique is the word for Johnny rested him took a liking to Rodriguez and Pennington and Maggie Cavender. sissippi Crusade in Jackson in May. Rodriguez. Johnny is one of the finest introduced him to Happy Shahan, who is Drake and Bachman explained in de- The Happy Goodman Family of young, male artists to explode in country now his manager. Shahan liked what he tail what AGAC is doing through its 3000 Madisonville, Ky., pioneers in gospel music in nearly a decade. He is of Mex- heard and gave Johnny a job at Alamo for quarter-of-a-century, strong membership of songwriters music a are ican-American heritage and is a writer of Village in Brackettville, Texas where breaking office in toward an amendment revision which box records major some of the finest music and lyrics. Tom T. Hall came to hear him. Before cities across the nation. Six times will be most responsive to the basic re- Since his first single in Oct. of 1972, long Johnny was playing guitar and nominated for Grammy awards by the quirements of the songwriter. Rodriguez has been a phenomenon. opening Hall s show. Then, when Rodri- A lengthy rap session followed and all National Academy of Recording Arts and “Pass Me By” went top three on virtually guez released his first single, it was an in- present agreed in principle that, both or- Sciences, two of the soloists have re- all country music charts. His second, stant hit. ganizations being songwriter groups, a ceived "Best Vocalist of the Year” third and fourth singles went to number Johnny grew up in Sabinal, Texas, a combined effort should begin whereby awards. one. And his first two albums, "Introduc- town with a population of 1,800 people all congressmen should have complete The Happy Goodmans were original ing" and “Ail I Ever Meant To Do Was about 90 miles from the Mexico border. information concerning the need of the members of the "Gospel Singing Sing," also hit the number one spot. His He is the second youngest of a family of songwriter for a forceful revision of the Jubilee” television show and have been new Mercury album and single, “Just Get eight but was the only member to show a copyright law. Toward this end, Ron guests on the “Oral Roberts' Specials” in Up And Close The Door” are number two lasting interest in music. His Mexican Peterson, vice president of NSA, ap- Tulsa. Oklahoma, as well as the Rex and number one with bullets in the background means a lot to Johnny, and pointed those present for the meeting Hubbard "Cathedral of Tomorrow" CashBox country album and single his albums contain tunes sung both in and Bob Best of Washington, D C. as the television show from Akron, Ohio. The charts. Spanish and English. copyright committee to work in conjunc- Goodmans are the subject of their own To brand Johnny a country music And Johnny isn’t different from any tion with like committees of AGAC in syndicated television show “The Happy singer only is a mistake. His sales testify other person. At least he’s the same as New York and California. Coordination of Goodman Family Hour" on the Christian to a solid sound that receives total ac- any other person who goes around re- this effort will be made through the Broadcasting network. ceptance. cording number one singles and albums Nashville NSA office. The now famous story of Johnny’s rise after a little more than one year in the to stardom has been retold countless of business. Which means that musically, Stevens Debuts times. He was jailed for stealing and he's like no one else. barbecueing a goat near Uvalde, Texas, Exclusive booking is by The Neal At The Opry about four years ago. While playing his Agency with Jerry Kennedy, vice presi- guitar in jail, the Texas ranger who ar- dent of Mercury Records directing all re- cording^ NASHVILLE — Stu Stevens, a popular __ singer from the Sherwood Forest area of England, made his debut on the Grand Branson To NSD Ole Opry recently, rounding out a month of activities here in the U S. Commenting on his first Opry ap- NASHVILLE — Vicki Branson has been pearance, Stevens said, “It was won- appointed to head the national country THREE ACES — ASCAP’s Charlie Monk derful. There's some kind of electricity promotion for Nationwide Sound Dis- (left) welcomes Amazing Rhythm Aces here in the Opry House. I’d love to pack tributors. Working from NSD's Nashville writer/performer Russell Smith (center) it (the Opry House) up and take it back to office, Vicki’s duties will include coordi- to Nashville. On the right is Memphis England with me." nating the promotional activities of the OPUS IN BIG “D” — Columbia's Willie publisher/producer Knox Phillips, head On this, his second trip to the U.S., he several independant promotion people Nelson (left) and his band recently were of Southern Rooster, the production appeared on several television shows, working NSD product and act as liaison in Dallas to perform with the Dallas Sym- company responsible for "Third Rate including the Arthur Smith Show, based with the sales department. Prior to her phony Orchestra at Northpark. The Romance." The Aces received an in Charlotte, North Carolina, and a local appointment with NSD, Vicki was as- event was arranged to raise money for ASCAP chartbuster award for the out- telethon with Frank Sinatra and other sociated with Cash Box magazine's the symphony fund and the performers standing and rapid chart success of the U S. artists, in Hollywood, California. Nashville office. played to a packed house. The joint ap- song, which this week is bulleted at 34 Stevens was showcased at the Palo- Joe Gibson, president at NSD, addi- pearance marked the first time the sym- on the Cash Box country chart and mino Club in Los Angeles, California, tionally announced the appointment of phony had worked with Willie and the bulleted a. 46 on the Cash Box pop where he received good reviews from Cathy Gibson to the position of office first time Willie had appeared with a sym- chart. press representatives in attendance. manager for the Nashville-based firm. phony.

32 August 2, 1975 In Memoriam Lefiy Frizzell

ABC Records . A ts&shhox/ country roundup cashbox, country fopcountry LP’s The StatSer Brothers say “I’ll Go To My Grave Loving You". . . International Enter- j 1 KEEP MOVIN’ ON 27 HAVE YOU NEVER BEEN tainers Service (I.E.S.) managing director and founder David Hartstone has been Merle Haggard (Capitol ST 1 1365) 1 MELLOW to added to the giant staff of the Cornstalk C.M. Holiday, according creator-producer 2 JUST GET UP AND CLOSE Olivia Newton-John (MCA 2 133) 27 will design the entire system of sound to be utilized on the Ace London. Hartstone THE DOOR 28 41 ST STREET LONELY 1500 acre permanent location site in south central South Dakota. The system Johnny Rodriguez (Mercury 10132) 3 HEARTS CLUB Hartstone will be designing for Cornstalk will accommodate the one million-strong 3 EVERY TIME YOU TOUCH ME Buck Owens (Capitol ST 11 390) 25 '76 in . . . Clark was filming “Hee Haw” audience anticipated for the event August Roy “ (I GET HIGH) 29 AN EVENING WITH JOHN Charlie Rich (Epic PE 33455) 4 in Nashville recently when he unexpectedly became ill with pneumonia. He was ad- DENVER mitted to the hospital on Thursday and was supposed to open at the Warwick Theater, 4 TANYA TUCKER John Denver (RCA CPL 2-0765) 29 (MCA2141) 2 Warwick, R.l. on Monday. The manager of the theater was offered several big name 30 SMOKEY MOUNTAIN acts, but he chose Mel Tillis. Mel filled in for Roy all week and drew fantastic crowds 5 FEELIN’S MEMORIES Loretta Lynn/Conway Twitty Gunilla Hutton, Hee Haw’s popular and shapely Nurse Goodbody, was spotted on Mel Street (GRT 8004) 31 (MCA 2143) 11 the show by actor/di rector Fred Williamson, and now he wants her for a major role in 31 IF YOU EVER CHANGE YOUR his upcoming film, “Blues For A Hundred Yards.” Williamson, a former Chiefs football 6 THE LAST FAREWELL & MIND Ray Price (Columbia KC 33560) 33 player and star, plans to shoot the picture in Kansas City this winter . . . Dottie West OTHER HITS RogerWhittaker(RCA AP1 1-0855) 6 and her band, Cross-Country, have had their share of bad luck lately. First, their bus 32 ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL, broke down just outside of Wisconsin in the middle of nowhere, on the way to a date 7 T.G. SHEPPARD VOL. 1 (Melodyland ME 40151) 7 Earl Scruggs Revue in Canada. All attempts were made to fix the bus, but no avail. Dottie & company had 8 YOU’RE MY BEST FRIEND (Columbia PC 33416) 34 to miss the date in Canada, the first time ever she's missed a show. The audience had Don Williams (ABC/Dot DOSD 2021) 5 33 THE HIGH PRIEST OF to be told to leave the auditorium. The bus bill came to over $3,000. There was no 9 REDHEADED STRANGER COUNTRY MUSIC Sunshine” for Dottie!! . . . Jeannie C. Riley was among those on hand at the “Country Willie Nelson (Columbia PC 33482) 14 Conway Twitty (MCA 2144) Washington Hilton Hotel, as an honored guest at the 25th Annual National Awards 10 TODAY 34 WHAT TIME OF DAY Miss Riley was this to Program for the “Religious Heritage Of America.” named year Elvis Presley (RCA APL 1-1039) 15 Billy Thunderkloud & The the National Honorary Committee of the “Religious Heritage” organization. She Chieftones (20th Cent. T471) 36 11 BEFORE THE NEXT joined such fellow Christian entertainers as Pat Boone and Dale Evans Rogers in re- 35 MAGNOLIAS AND MISFITS TEARDROP FALLS Jim Weatherly (Buddah 5637) 39 ceiving that honor . . . Roy Clark took time off from his busy concert schedule to Freddy Fender (ABC/Dot DOSD 2020) 10 spend the week of July 1 4 in Los Angeles guest starring in four top television shows: 36 BOCEPHUS 12 PHONE CALL FROM GOD “Dinah!”, “Hollywood Squares,” “Tony Orlando & Dawn” and “The Tonight Show” Hank Williams Jr. (MGM M3G 4998) 26 Jerry Jordan (MCA 473) 12 where he introduced his new ABC/Dot single, “Heart To Heart.” The song was written 37 SUPERSONGS 13 RECONSIDER ME Roger Miller (Col. KC 33472) 40 will in late . . . Carter, Jr. by David Dillon. An album release follow summer Fred spent Narvel Felts (ABC/Dot DOSD 2025) 16 a week in Woodstock, New York recently where he worked with Paul Butterfield 38 YOU’RE EASY TO LOVE 14 STILL THINKIN ’BOUT YOU Hank Snow (RCA APL 1-0908) 41 recording an album for the Bearsville label. He was featured as guitarist and also was Billy "Crash" Craddock (ABC 875) 8 featured at the rock concert-held in Rhode Island on July 5th, along with Paul But- 39 MAKE THE WORLD GO AWAY 15 MISTY Donny & Marie Osmond visited terfield, Taj Mahal and others. While in the area, Fred radio stations and talked Ray Stevens (BarnabyBR 601 2) 23 (MGM MSG 4996) 42 with independent promotion men regarding his new instrumental single, “Honky 16 DREAMING MY DREAMS 40 REUNION the ‘Freds of Tennessee’ label . . . Already adopted as the special theme Tonk” on Waylon Jennings (RCA APL 1-1062) 24 B J. Thomas (ABC DP 858) 32 song of the Southern Nevada Bicentennial Commission, ABC recording artist Donna 17 MY KIND OF COUNTRY 41 HONEY ON HIS HANDS Fargo’s recent smash hit of “U.S. Of A.” has earned yet another plaudit. This time the Cal Smith (MCA 485) 20 Jean ne Pruett ( MCA 479) 43 hit song was given a “Citation of Merit” by the Oregon branch of the ladies auxiliary to 42 HEART LIKE A WHEEL 18 I WROTE A SONG ABOUT IT the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The patriotic hit song, also presently under considera- Tom T. Hall (Mercury SRM 1-1033) 21 Linda Ronstadt (Capitol ST 1 1 358) 38 tion for use by the National Bicentennial Commission, was in fact prompted by the 43 GREATEST HITS, VOL. 1 19 CHARLEY — everyday Americans Donna contacts as she tours throughout the United States. Miss Charley Pride (RCA APL 1-1038) 22 Tommy Overstreet (ABC/Dot DOSD 2027) Fargo is currently represented on the singles charts with “Hello Little Bluebird,” 20 I’M JESSI COLTER 44 THE BEST OF MEL TILLIS Mel Tillis (MCA 2-4091) 44 which is bulleted across the board, and her fifth ABC-Dot album, “Whatever I Say (Capitol ST 11 363) 18

. 45 . DOLLY PARTON Means I Love You,” will be released shortly . Don Warden, general manager of the THE BEST OF 21 GREATEST HITS Dolly Parton (RCA APL 1-1 117) Porter Wagoner Show and steel player for the Wagon Masters, jets to South America Charlie Rich (RCA APL 1-0857) 9 46 SONGS OF LOVE for 3-week vacation in Rio de Janeiro . . . House of Cash employees, family, and a few 22 IN CONCERT Jim Reeves (RCA APL 1-1037) close friends held a surprise party for Johnny Cash at the Bon Aqua Recording Various Artists (RCA CPL 2-1014) 13 47 COUNTRY Studio recently to celebrate Johnny’s 20th year in the music business. Johnny was DREAM 23 MICKEY’S MOVIN’ ON Danny Davis & Nashville Brass singing, dancing . . . and skits . . . and plenty of food and entertained by speeches Mickey Gilley (Playboy PB 405) 17 (RCA APL 1-1 043) love. House of Cash Recording Studios have been busy recording Johnny Cash, 24 LIVE IN PICAYUNE 48 CAROLINA COUSINS Anita Carter, Bob Wootton, and 12-year-old fiddle champion Mark O’Conner . . . Jerry Glower (MCA 486) 30 Dottie West (RCA 1-1041) 45 Heartwarming Records has added Willie Wynn and the Tennesseans to their family of 25 WOLF CREEK PASS 49 MISSISSIPPI ON MY MIND recording artists. The contract was signed recently in the Nashville offices of Stoney Edwards (Capitol 11401) 46 C. W. McCall (MGM M3G 4989) 19 Heartwarming, a division of John T. Benson Publishing Company. Sessions will begin 50 HARD TIME HUNGRYS 26 GREATEST HITS, VOL. 1 Bobby Bare (RCA APL 1-0906) 47 immediately for the group’s first album. Joe Huffman will produce, and the release is Joe Stampley (ABC/Dot DOSD 2023) 28

scheduled for late July . . . Capricorn Records in Macon, Georgia, had picked Johnny Wright’s version of a “Wild, Passionate Lover” as the A side of his new single but country deejays had other ideas. Feeling the lyrics didn’t suit Johnny’s wholesome additions to countryplaylists image, they favored the flip side “Hillbilly Band” and it’s getting the action! . . . Miss Country Soul, Jeanne Seely, has a new single for MCA, “Take My Hand (And Take Me WXCL - PEORIA KLAC - LOS ANGELES What In The World — Sonny James — Columbia Alimony — Bobby Bare — RCA Home)” written by songwriter-husband Hank Cochran. This one’s got Jeannie singing The Same Old Story — Williams Jr. What I Keep Saying — Debbie Haakins — WB Hank — MGM — Stay Away From The — Billie Jo Spears — . . UA harmony with herself and backup voices by the Jordanaires . Little Richie Johnson Oh How Love Changes — Gibson & Thompson Hickory The Barmaid — David Wills — Epic is on a heavy promotion trail since the first of the year; he just completed over six Bringing It Back — Brenda Lee—MCA Third Rate Romance — Amazing Rhythm Aces — ABC thousand miles on another trip through the south in the last three weeks. Johnson is Look At Them Beans — Johnny Cash —Columbia I'll Go To My Grave — Statler Bros. — Mercury Only For My Man — Andra Wi Mis — Capitol Old Fashion Few — Brush Arbor — Capitol promoting several of his clients along with singles and albums. Anyone not on KGBS - LOS ANGELES Johnson’s mailing list write Little Richie Johnson, Belen, WIRE - INDIANAPOLIS may Box 3, New Mexico This Is My Year For — Crystal Gayle —U What In World Columbia The — Sonny James — What In The World — Sonny James — Columbia 87002 . . . Guests on the next taping of the Ronnie Prophet “Grand Old Country” Bringing It Back — Brenda Lee — MCA Help Yourself — Roy Head — Shannon From This — George Morgan — Four Star Canadian TV show, July 29, 30 and 31st, will be Tammy Wynette, Dottie West, Boots Moment On If You Ever — Ray Price — Columbia Hope You're Feeling Me — Charley Pride — MCA Randolph and Floyd Cramer ... In a salute to Nashville Radio, ABC Records present- Easy Come On — Kris Kristofferson — Monument Sanctuary — Ronnie Prophet — RCA I'm Too Used To — Nick Nixon — Mercury The Same Old Story Hank Williams Jr. — MCA ed a private performance of the Amazing Rhythm Aces at the Nashville's Exit/In on — I'll Go To My Grave — Statler Bros. — Mercury Heart To Heart — Roy Clark — ABC Bringing It Back — Brenda Lee — MCA July 8. The group currently has a chart climbing hit titled “Third Rate Romance” . . Less Than The Song — Patty Page — - Avco Dottie West and her band, “Cross-Country,” spent the 4th of July weekend in Mon- WMAQ CHICAGO I'd Walk A Mile — Reg Lindsay — Con-Brio Third Rate Romance — Amazing Rhythm Aces — ABC treal, Canada, where they played to 30,000 vacationing shriners. While there, the KOKE - AUSTIN If I Could Only Win — Emmylou Harris —Reprise Lee Daniels Tally Coca-Cola folks in that area treated Dottie and company to a fishing trip on the St. Don't Cry Joanie —Conway Twitty —MCA W — James — Capital Home —Loretta Lynn —MCA Letter That Johnny — Asleep At The Wheel — Capitol Laurence River. Lots of fish were caught and brought back home to Nashville. Dottie If You Don't Quit Checking — Ernst Tubbs — MCA has been asked to return to Toronto for more dates and to do the Ronnie Prophet WITL - LANSING Even If I Have To Steel — Mel Street — GRT Movin' — Hope You're Feeling Me —Charley Pride — RCA On Merle Haggard — Capitol television show there. Dottie will play Opryland on July 15th, with her show being Get Up & Close The Door — Johnny — What In The World —Sonny James —Columbia Rodriguez Mercury filmed for national educational television as a documentary . . . The Downings, Heart To Heart —Roy Clark — Dot Help Yourself — Roy Head — Shannon I've Never Loved Anyone — Lynn Anderson — Col Heartwarming recording artists, are currently making plans for their second west KLAK - DENVER coast tour of 1975. The 18-day tour will start in Amarillo, Texas July 31 and will in- WJJD - CHICAGO Third Rate Romance — Amazing Rhythm Aces — ABC Home — Loretta Lynn — MCA What In The World — Sonny James — Columbia in eight California. clude concerts states, including Washington and Oklahoma. The Put Another Log — Tom Paul — MG M Blues Stay Away From Me — Charlie McCoy — Downings make this trip with three recordings riding high on the gospel charts in Monument WHK - CLEVELAND - much of the country: “I Feel So Good About It,” “Greater Is He” and “Oh, I Want To See KMAK FRESNO It Doesn't Matter — Linda Ronstadt — Capitol Bringing It Back — Brenda Lee — MCA Help Yourself — Roy Head — Shannon Him” . . . Marshall Grant has been playing bass for Johnny Cash for approximately Stay Away From The — Billie Jo Spears — UA Bringing It Back — Brenda Lee — MCA Home — Loretta Lynn — MCA twenty years, so to show his appreciation, Johnny gave Marshall a brand new If You Ever Change — Ray Price — Columbia What In The World — Sonny James — Columbia WHN - NEW YORK Mercedes Benz . . . which gave Tom T. Hall an idea: Tommy Miller has been playing Biggest Parakeets — Jud Strunk — Melodyland Woman In The Back Of My Mind — Mel Tillis — MGM bass for Tom T. for about five years, so Tom bought Tommy a 1968 Chevy pickup Home — Loretta Lynn — MCA Bandy The Rodeo Clown — Moe Bandy — GRC complete with dents. T rue story! I 've Never Loved Anyone More — L Anderson — Col KFDI - WICHITA Storms Never Last — Dottsy — RCA Helpless — Daryl McCall — Avco WAME - CHARLOTTE Heart To Heart — Roy Clark — Dot What In The World's Come Over You — S James — Hope You're Feeling Me — Charley Pride — RCA Col What In The World — Sonny James — Columbia Heart To Heart— Roy dark — ABC/Dot Jerry lace 33 To 26 — Wanted Man — Wal If I'm Losing You — Billy Wacker— RCA 42 To 37 — I'll Go To My Grave — Statler Bros Bringing It Back — Brenda juanita jones Lee — MCA 47 To 40 — Daydreams — Ronnie Milsap Let's T urn The Lights On — Larry Gatlin — Monument

34 August 2. 1975 i%C eS ""1 'oC'a' eSo ^80'^.S1203 M BOX TCPDO COUNTS

1 JUST GET UP AND CLOSE THE 34 THIRD RATE ROMANCE 67 THE SAME OLD STORY DOOR Amazing Rhythm Aces (ABC 1 2078) 43 Hank Williams Jr. (MGM 14813) 72 Johnny Rodriguez (Mercury 23687) 2 35 BOUQUET OF ROSES 68 WANTED MAN Mickey Gilley (Playboy 6041) 48 Jerry Wallace (MGM 14809) 82 2 WASTED DAYS AND WASTED 36 HELLO I LOVE YOU 69 HE LOVES ME ALL TO PIECES NIGHTS Johnny Russell (RCA 10258) 9 Ruby Falls (50 States FS 33) 70 Freddy Fender (ABC/Dot DOA 17558) 7 37 DREAMING MY DREAMS WITH YOU 70 ALIMONY 3 THAT’S WHEN MY WOMAN BEGINS Waylon Jennings (RCA 10270) 14 Bobby Bare (RCA PB 10318) 78 Tommy Overstreet (ABC/Dot DOA 1 7552) 3 38 MR. RIGHT MRS. 71 FOR A BLUE LADY (I AND WRONG RED ROSES 4 EVERY TIME YOU TOUCH ME GET Mel Tillis & Sherry Bryce (MGM 14803) 33 Eddy Arnold (MGM 14780) 71 HIGH) Charlie Rich (Epic 50103) 39 YOU NEVER EVEN CALLED ME BY 72 HERE 1 AM IN DALLAS MY NAME Faron Young (Mercury 73692) 77 5 THE SEEKER David Allen Coe (Columbia 3-1 01 59) 47 Dolly Parton (RCA 10310) 6 73 MEMORIES OF US George Jones (Epic 8-50127) 79 40 I’LL GO TO MY GRAVE LOVING YOU 6 RHINESTONE COWBOY Statler Brothers (Mercury 73687) 45 ^ Glen Campbell (Capitol 4095) 13 74 SHOTGUN RIDER Marty Robbins (MCA 40425) _ 7 TOUCH THE HAND 41 MOLLY Dorsey Burnett (Melodyland ME 6007F) 42 75 1 SAID IT Conway Twitty (MCA40407) 1 THERE Margo Smith (20th Cent 49 42 WHY DON’T YOU LOVE ME 2172) 8 MOVIN’ ON Connie Smith (Columbia 3-10135) 18 Merle Haggard (Capitol 4085) 4 76 ONE MONKEY DON’T STOP NO IN 43 EVEN IF I HAVE TO STEAL SHOW 9 LOVE THE HOT AFTERNOON Mel Street (GRT 025) 59 Little David Wilkins (MCA 40427) Gene Watson (Capitol 4076) 11

44 LET THE LITTLE BOY DREAM 77 1 HOPE YOU’RE FEELIN’ ME (LIKE 10 DEAL Even Steven (Elektra 45254) 53 Tom T Hall (Mercury 23687) 10 I’M FEELIN’ YOU) 45 IF I COULD ONLY WIN YOUR LOVE Charley Pride (RCA JH 10344) 11 PLEASE MR. PLEASE Emmylou Harris (Reprise 1332) 56 Olivia Newton-John (MCA 40418) 12 78 IT MUST HAVE BEEN THE RAIN 46 BLUE EYES CRYING IN THE RAIN Jim Weatherly (Buddah 467) 81 12 FEELINGS WillieNelson(Columbia3-10176) 65 Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty (MCA 40420) 16 79 THE TELEPHONE 47 CLASSIFIED Jerry Reed (RCA 10325) 83 I IN 13 WANT TO HOLD YOU MY C.W. McCall (MGM 14801) 19 80 LONELY RAIN DREAMS Wynn Stewart (Playboy T6035) 80 Stella Parton (IRDA 039)1 17 48 BOOGIE WOOGIE COUNTRY MAN 23 Jerry Lee Lewis (Mercury 73685) 54 81 OH HOW LOVE CHANGES 14 DEAR WOMAN Don Gibson & Sue Thompson Joe Stampley (Epic 8-50114) 22 49 THE BARMAID David Wills (Epic 8-501 18) 51 (Hickory 350) 92 15 WOMAN IN THE BACK OF MY MIND Mel Tillis (MGM 14804) 27 82 GOD’S GONNA GET CHA FOR THAT 50 SAY FOREVER YOU’LL BE MINE George Jones & Tammy Wynette (Epic 8-50099) 50 Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton (RCA 10328) 55 16 I LOVE THE BLUES AND THE 83 HOW CAN 1 (HELP YOU FORGIVE BOOGIE WOOGIE 51 YOU BELONG TO ME ME) Billy "Crash" Craddock (ABC 1 2104) 28 Jim Reeves (RCA PB 10299) 60 Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton (RCA JA-1 0328) 17 THE FIRST TIME IT Freddie Hart (Capitol 4099) 31 52 THAT’S JUST MY TRUCKIN’ LUCK 84 DON’T TAKE AWAY Hank Thompson (ABC/Dot 17556) 61 Jody Miller (Epic 8-50117) 91 18 HELLO LITTLE BLUEBIRD 85 BARROOM MAN Donna Fargo (ABC/Dot 17557) 21 53 LOVE IS STRANGE BOOM BOOM Nat Stuckey ( RCA PB 1 0307) 86 Buck Owens & Susan Raye (Capitol 19 RECONSIDER ME 4100) 58 Narvel Felts (ABC/Dot DOA 16549) 15 86 FALLING 54 LITTLE BAND OF GOLD Lefty Frizzell (ABC 12103) 95 20 STORMS NEVER LAST Sonny James (Columbia 3-1 01 21) 32 DottsytRCAPB 10280) 34 87 (ALL 1 HAVE TO DO IS) DREAM Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (UAXW 655Y) _ 21 SPRING 55 I’M TOO USED TO LOVIN’ YOU 88 1 DON’T LIKE TO SLEEP ALONE TanyaTucker(Columbia3-10127) 25 Nick Nixon (Mercury 73691 ) 75 Bobby Smith (Playboy 6040) 88 22 THIS HOUSE RUNS ON SUNSHINE 56 DON’T DROP IT LaCosta (Capitol 4082) 26 89 LET’S LOVE WHILE WE CAN Fargo Tanner (Avco 612) 57 Barbara Fairchild (Columbia 3-10128) _ FREDA COMES, FREDA GOES 57 STAY AWAY FROM THE APPLE 90 LOOK AT THEM BEANS Bobby G. Rice (GRT 021) 23 Johnny Cash (Columbia 3-10177) TREE 91 Billie Spears (United Artists 68 TAKE MY HAND 24 THE FARTHEST THING FROM MY Jo 653) Jeanne Seely (MCA 40428) _ 58 T-R-O-U-B-L-E THE MIND Elvis Presley (RCA 10278) 40 92 CAROLYN AT BROKEN WHEEL Ray Price (ABC 12095) 24 INN Joe Allen (Warner Bros 8098) 96 25 I DON’T LOVE HER ANYMORE 59 MY HONKY TONK WAYS Johnny Paycheck (Epic 8-501 11) 29 Kenny O'Dell (Capricorn 0233) 38 93 LOVIN’ YOU IS ALWAYS ON MY 26 PUT ANOTHER LOG ON THE FI RE MIND Tompall (MGM14800) 30 60 BACK IN THE USA Carmol Taylor (Elektra 45255) 62 Roger Miller (Columbia 3-1 0107) 100 27 YOU’RE NOT THE 94 TRYIN’ TO BEAT THE MORNING WOMAN YOU 61 BURNIN’ THING USED TO BE Mac Davis (Columbia 3-1 0148) 39 HOME 6006F) Gary Stewart (MCA 4041 4) 35 T. G. Sheppard (Melodyland 52 28 I’VE NEVER LOVED ANYONE MORE 62 YOU’RE MY BEST FRIEND 95 GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART Lynn Anderson (Columbia 3-10160) 37 Don Williams (ABC/Dot 17550) 46 Connie Van Dyke (Dot DOA 17562) _

96 WHAT 1 KEEP SAYIN’ IS A LIE 29 I’LL BE YOUR STEPPING STONE 63 DAYDREAMS ABOUT NIGHT Debie Hawkins (Warner Bros. 8104) _ David Houston (Epic 8-501 13) 36 THINGS 97 LESS THAN A SONG Milsap (RCA 69 30 THINGS Ronnie PB 10335) Patti Page (Avco CAV 61 3) Ronnie Dove (Melodyland 601 1) 41 64 FROM THIS MOMENT ON 98 LET YOUR LOVIN’ DO THE TALKIN’ _ 31 LIZZIE AND THE RAINMAN George Morgan (4-Star 5-1 009) 84 Sheila Tilton (Con Brio 104) TanyaTucker(MCA40402) 8 99 HOW CAN 1 TELL MY DREAMS (NOT 65 LET ME TAKE CARE OF YOU 32 BANDY THE RODEO CLOWN Bobby Lewis (Ace of Hearts 00502) 66 TO SLEEP WITH YOU) Moe Bandy (GRC 2070) 44 Mike Lunsford (Starday 129) 33 WHAT TIME OF DAY 66 MAKE THE WORLD GO AWAY 100 MISTY Billy Thunderkloud &The Chieftones (20th TC 2181 ) 20 Donny & Marie Osmond (MGM 14807) 67 Ray Stevens (Barnaby 614) 93

ALPHABETICAL LISTING FOR COUNTRY 100 CHART - PUBLISHERS

Alimony (TRO/Holbis — BMI) 70 God's Gonna Getcha (Hermitage — BMI) 82 Little Band Of Gold (Beaik — BMI) 54 Take My Hand (Tree — BMI) 91

(All I Have To Do Is Dream) (Acuff-Rose/ Goodnight Sweetheart (Arc — BMI) 95 Lizzie And The (House of Gold — BMI) 31 That's Just My (ABC/Dunhill — BMI) 52

Houseot Bryant — BMI) 87 Hello I Love You (Newkeys — BMI) 36 Lonely Rain (Singletree — BMI) 80 That's When (Ricci Mareno — SESAC) 3 Back In The USA (Chuck Berry/ Arc — BMI) 60 Hello Little Bluebird (Prima Donna — BMI) 18 Look At Them Beans (Tree — BMI) 90 The Barmaid (Tenn. Swamp Fox — ASCAP) 49 Bandy The Rodeo Clown (Acuff-Rose — BMI). .. .32 He Loves Me (Music Craft Shop — ASCAP) 69 Love In The Hot Afternoon (Jack — BMI) 9 The Farthest Thing From (Keca — BMI) 24

Blue Eyes Crying (Milene — ASCAP) 46 Here I Am In Dallas (H. Williams Jr — BMI) 72 Love Is Strange (Ben-Ghazi — BMI) 53 The First Time (Hartline — BMI) 17

Boogie Woogie Country Man (Danor — BMI) 48 How Can I (Owepar Pub. — BMI) 83 Lovin' You Is Always (Alhrond — BMI) 93 The Same Old (Hank Williams Jr. — BMI) 67

Boom Boom Barroom (Danor — BMI) 85 How Can I Tell My (Power-Play — BMI) 99 Make The World (Tree — BMI) 66 The Seeker (Owepar — BMI) 5

Bouquet Of Roses (Hill & Range — BMI) 35 I Don't Like To Sleep Alone (Spanka — BMI) 88 Memories Of Us (Tree — BMI) 73 The Telephone (Vector — BMI) 79

I Burnin' Thing (Screen Gems/Columbia/ Don't Love Her Anymore (Tree — BMI) 25 Misty (Chess-Janus/Vernon — ASCAP) 100 There I Said It (Jidobi — BMI) 75

Song Painter/Sweet Glory — BMI) 61 If I Could Only Win (Acuff-Rose — BMI) 45 Molly (Combine — BMI) 41 Things (Hutson Bay — BMI) 30

Carolyn At The Broken Wheel (Jack — BMI) 92 I Hope You're Feelin' (Don Williams — BMI/ Movin' On (Shade Tree/Dpieth — BMI) 8 Third Rate Romance (4th Floor — ASCAP) 34 Classified (American Gramaphone — SESAC) ... 47 Hav-A-Tune — ASCAP) 77 Mr. Right And Mrs. Wrong (Sawgrass — BMI) 38 This House Runs (Al Gallico/Algee — BMI) 22 Daydreams About (Chess — ASCAP) 63 I'll Be Your Stepping (Central Songs — BMI) 29 My Honky Tonk Ways (House of Gold — BMI) .... 59 Touch The Hand (Twitty Bird— BMI) 7 Deal (Hallnote — BMI) 10 I'll Go To My (American Cowboy — BMI) 40 Oh How Love Changes (Acuff-Rose — BMI) 81 T-R-O-U-B-L-E (Jerry Chesnut — BMI) 58

I Dear Woman (Al Gallico/Algee — BMI) 14 Love The Blues (Chappell — ASCAP) 16 One Monkey Don't (Forrest Hills — BMI) 76 Tryin' To Beat (Crews/Stone Diamond — BMI) . 94 Don’t Drop It (Rambelaro — BMI) 56 I'm Too Used To Loving (Ben Peters — BMI) 55 Please Mr. Please (Blue Gum — ASCAP) 11 Wanted Man (Four Tay/Loco motive — BMI) 68 Don't Take It Away (Danor— BMI) 84 It Must Have Been (Keca — ASCAP) 78 Put Another Log On (Evil Eye — BMI) 26 Wasted Days (Travis — BMI) 2 I've Dreamin My Dreams (Jack — BMI) 37 Never (Window/Screen Gems — BMI) 28 Reconsider Me (Shelby Singleton — BMI) 19 What I Keep Sayin' (Al Gallico — BMI) 96

I Even I f I Have To Steal ( Peer Int. — BMI) 43 WantTo(Owlfus-Myanawanah — BMI) 13 Red Roses For A (Mills— ASCAP) 71 What Time Of Day (Sawgrass — BMI) 33 Every Time (Algee — BMI /Double R — ASCAP) ... 4 Just Get Up And (Window — BMI) 1 Rhinestone (20th Century/Weiss — ASCAP) 6 Why Don’t You Love Me (Fred Rose — BMI) 42 Less Falling fAcuff-Rose/Hill & Range — BMI) 86 Than A Song (Lady Jane— BMI) 97 Say Forever You’ll (Owepar — BMI) 50 Woman In The Back Of (Sawgrass — BMI) . .15 Feelings (Danor -- BMI) 12 Let Me T ake Care (Golden Horn — ASCAP) 65 Shotgun Rider (Mariposa — BMI) 74 You Belong To Me (Ridgeway — BMI) 51 Freda Comes (Cookaway — ASCAP) 23 Let's Love While (Partner/Algee — BMI) 89 Spring (Galleon-Motola — ASCAP) 21 You Never Even (Kama Rippa — ASCAP) 39 From This Moment On (Four Tay — BMI) 64 Let The Little Boy(Debdave — BMI) 44 Stay Away (Unart/Brougham Hall — BMI) 57 You're My Best Friend (Don Williams — BMI).. 62 Let (Hill Your & Range/Acuff-Rose — BMI) 98 Storms Never Last (Baron — BMI) 20 You're Not The Wom$n (Forrest Hills — BMI) . 27 or tne southern Ljentleman Sl VI IN THE '-WORLD!

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Columbia 3-10184 cashbox/country reviews

singles DON WILUAMS (Dot DOA 1 7568) (Turn Out The Light And) Love Me Tonight (2:1 8) (Hall/Clement — BMI) (Bob McDill) Don's vocals are simple, sincere and pure. With this story of love he has taken the thread of a strong lyric and woven the sound of a top hit record. Flip: No info, availa- ble.

SONNY JAMES (Columbia 3-10184) What In The World’s Come Over You (2:30) (Starfire — ASCAP) (J. Scott) The Southern Gentleman delivers as only Sonny James can on this smooth, rhythmic ballad destined for hot chart action, produced by George Richey. The title tells the story. Flip: No info, available.

BRENDA LEE (MCA 40442)

Bringing It Back (3:07) (Silverline — BMI) (Greg Gordon) A strong lyric set to a full mor track will set this one climbing fast, and Brenda is Brenda — who can ask for more? Flip: No info, available.

CHARLIE McCOY (Monument ZS 8-8660) Blues Stay Away From Me (2:35) (Fort Knox — BMI) (Alton Delmore, Rabon Delmore. Wayne Raney, Henry Glover) Slow moving with the feel of a lonely train whistle at night describes this old stan- dard from Mr. Harmonica. Close your eyes and listen and you can feel it happen. Flip: No info, available.

KITTY WELLS (Capricorn CPS 0240) Anybody Out There Wanna Be A Daddy (3:18) (Tree — BMI) (Curly Putman, Dave Kirby) THAT SHOWBIZ FEELING — Marvin Mattis, April Blackwood Music's vice-president Kitty Wells, of country music, knows just how to deliver a country song. the queen of creative affairs, west coast, happily announced the signing of Hermine Hilton to an Davis and Johnny Wright, the title tells the age old story of a baby Produced by Don exclusive songwriters agreement. Miss Hilton, who has been active recently as a film needing a daddy. Flip: No info, available. and TV songwriter with credits including co-writing with Marvin Hamlisch, David Grusin, Gerold Fried and Maurice Jarre, will continue to act as a freelance writer with 1 0345) BILLY WALKER (RCA JH respect to TV and film work under the terms of the agreement. Mattis stated that, If I’m (Pax House — BMI) (Gary S. Paxton) Losing You (2:57) “With the recording industry becoming increasingly song centered, Hermine s lyrical ” this ballad rich with From Billy's "Lovin' And losin' album comes background strength will be a dynamic addition to April Music. We are delighted to have her vocals, steel guitar, piano and poignant recitation. Produced by Ray Pennington it aboard.” Pictured with Ms. Hilton are (I to r) associate professional managers for April sounds like a winner for Billy. Flip: No info, available. Music, Steve Goldman, Glen Friedman, John Mahan, and Mattis. CHARLIE LOUVIN (United Artists U A-XW689-Y) Astros Get Off On Engineers Awards I Just Want Out, That’s All (2:56) (Tree — BMI) (C. Putnam, S. T rockmorton) Kelso Herston has produced and Charlie has delivered this solid country song that War’s Friends’ At CBS Convention should keep the jukeboxes busy. The story is "she" can keep it all — just let "him" go. HOLLYWOOD — The recent Soviet- Flip: No info, available. American space linkup saw the two TORONTO — Four awards to the CBS groups of astronauts agree that Wars engineering staff were made at the CBS DARRELL McCALL (Avco CAV 61 5) United Artists' single, “Why Can’t We Be Records 1975 convention by Calvin Helpless (2:00) (Four Star — BMI) (Bob Morris) Friends?" was one of their current Roberts, vice president, operations Darrell McCall returns with a honky-tonkin' shuffle arrangement of Little Joe favorites. The Russian space center was marketing for the company. Carson's "H-E-L-P-L-E-S-S," featuring the talents of Johnny Gimble and Buddy Em- monitoring WABC in New York in order The awards — in the form of gold mons. This song, the arrangement and Darrell s very distinctive style of delivery is to keep their radio lines to America open records — went to Don Puluse, based in sure to keep the quarters dropping in the jukeboxes and the phones ringing in the when Big Dan Ingram. WABC afternoon New York, who received two for his work stations. Flip: No info, available. radio personality, played "Why Can't We on Labelles "Lady Marmalade" single Be Friends?” The Soyuz and Apollo and “Nightbirds" album, Jack Ashkinazy, SALLY JUNE HART (Buddah BDA 479-N) space crews, tuned in to the monitoring also in New York, for Ramsey Lewis’ Takin’ What I Can Get (2:56) (Natural Songs — ASCAP) (Johnny Cunningham) line, heard the record. According to In- "Sun Goddess" album, and John Guer- The name Sally June Hart isn’t a familiar one on the country charts but it won't take gram, when last heard from, the Russian riere for mixing of the “Sun Goddess" long for it to become so if this fast uptempo sleeper starts running. As well as it could, ground crew was “breaking out the album. Guerriere is also based in New a good listen is recommended. Flip: No info, available. vodka. " playing of the The song was sug- York. gested to Ingram by Gene Armond, UA Other CBS engineers attending as BRUSH ARBOR (Capitol P-4118) special projects director. convention guests were Norbert Ward, Old Fashioned Few (2:52) (House Of Hits — BMI) (Ken Munds) Nashville; George Horn, San Francisco; Steve Stone has produced a good old country song with Brush Arbor, with Michael Fusare, San Francisco and Mur- harmonica, horns, strings and banjo it bids farewell to the “good "things like railroads, ray Zimney, New York. general stores, the golden rule. etc. Flip: No info, available.

JOHNNY DUNCAN (Columbia 3-1 0182) Special Promotion Jo And The Cowboy (3:16) (Combine — BM I) ( J. Duncan) The cowboy becomes a trucker and falls in love with a hitchhiker on the interstate Meetings in Toronto in this Larry Gatlin produced song. Looks like a good jukebox and charting number. Flip: No info, available. TORONTO — The development of re- gional programs in conjunction with M14815) KENNY EARL (MGM merchandising and publicity was among Just Walkin’ In The Rain (2:14) (Golden West Melodies — BMI) (J. Bragg, R. S. Riley) topics discussed at special meetings of This well-known is standard penned by Johnny Bragg and Robert Riley given a the promotion forces of Columbia, Epic charting Earl. Burgess, it sound by Kenny Produced by Dave could be a revival from and the company's custom labels during the past. Flip: No info, available. the 1 975 CBS Records convention. Other topics included the relationship MIKE LUNSFORD (Starday GO-1 30) between promotion and merchandising, Tonight My Lady Learns To Love (2:26) (Power Play — BMI) (Jim Fagan, Moe Lytle) Armond, Ingram citing of priorities among current The title tells the story and Mike adds vocals to this semi-ballad good produced by product, and the presentation of special Tommy Hill and Moe Lytle. It could be another charter for Mike. Flip: No info, availa- Fields On The fall campaigns by regional promotional ble. marketing managers. Road For Muse Chairing the Columbia meeting was LEROY VAN DYKE (ABC/Dot DOA 1 7567) Stan Monteiro, vice president of national Busted (2:21) (Tree — BMI) (H. Howard) NEW YORK — Joe Fields, president of promotion and in charge of the Epic/ This "Auctioneer Man" is back with this tale of woe — the well known "Busted” Muse Records, and Ed Chalpin, presi- dent of PPX Enterprises, Inc., are visiting custom discussions was Mel Phillips, as- penned by Harlon Howard. Produced by Ricci Mareno it sounds like it'll "bust" it's sociate director of national promotion way all out for chart action. Flip: No info, available. licensees in England, France, Germany, Denmark. Holland and Sweden. They At the same time, the CBS Records RICK ELLIS (Bread and Butter BBS 003) are reaffirming old ties and examining special markets staff met to discuss black Bar Of Broken Hearts (2:45) (ASCAP) (Rick Ellis, Glenn Cooksey) new affiliates. recording artists on the company's Taylor, Rick wrote the music to lyrics written by a lifer in Huntsville. Rick’s young but Fields will wind up his European visit labels. It was chaired by LeBaron vice president of special markets, and strong vocals do a fine job expressing the frustrations of a man who has lost it all. at the Montreaux Festival examining the director of national r&b Good production work by Ray Doggett and Chuck Cashmere: the moderate 4/4 shuf- possibility of a Muse night at Montreaux Richard Mack, fle is already receiving airplay and looks to be a winner. Flip: No info, available. in the future. promotion.

38 August 2, 1975 cash box/coinmachine news

180 Exhibs Signed Massive Service Program Launched By Mirco Distributors For 1 975MOAExpo Empire Dist; Ten Schools Held In Wise. — At this early date. has CHICAGO MOA GREEN BAY. WIS. — Empire Distribut- lowed by an Automatic Products class, in Appoints Lee already surpassed last year's exhibitor ing. Inc. has launched a very ambitious the afternoon, conducted by Bill Truman signed for registration (164) with 180 up and much needed service program, en- and dealing with smokeshop cigarette (Oct. 17-19) and still the 1975 show compassing a weeklong series of in- machines. A daylong Atari-Kee session, PHOENIX — The appointment of Robert growing. This record number of ex- dividually conducted schools focusing on logic boards, was held on Tuesday E Lee as engineering sales represen- hibitors. according to MOA. is a healthy on the products -of such manufacturers ( 22 ). tative for Mirco Electronic Distributors in and accurate reflection of the health of as Electra Games, Automatic Products, A school, Ramtek conducted by the of industry. Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan the manufacturing side the Atari. Kee. Ramtek. Allied Leisure. Howell Ivy and centering on audio visual areas, was announced by James Rosen- MOA will shortly be mailing advance Rock-Ola. Bally and Midway. Due to PC board problems and solutions, took feld. general manager of M.E.D. registration cards to its members, as well vacation scheduled difficulties. D. Got- place Wednesday morning (23) followed Electronic blanks for the Mirco Distributors was in- as room reservation tlieb and Company did not participate in by an Allied Leisure afternoon class, also corporated as a division of Mirco. Inc. in Hilton. The association anticipates a rec- this school but has assured Empire that dealing with audio visual PC boards. Jan. of 1973. Its function is to this purchase ord operator attendance at year's ex- they will conduct sessions at the schools Bill Findlay of Rock-Ola Mfg. Corp. and inventory electronic components position to include an even heavier planned for the other areas. held a session on Thursday morning (24) such as transistors, diodes, integrated number of overseas trade people. The entire series, held during the centering on the model 456 and 460 circuits, resistors and capacitors for period of July 21 through July 25. at the phonographs. The Thursday afternoon customers both in Arizona and the Rocky Midway Motor Lodge in Green Bay. class on pinballs was presided over by Mountain territory. M.E.D.'s customer Wisconsin, was coordinated by Bob Ron- Bally's Tom Hata. list includes such companies as Mircolntro’s“Slam” deau, branch manager of the Arcade games were the subject of An- Empire Honeywell. Sperry Flight Systems. facilities in Green Bay. dy Ducay's Midway Mfg. Co. school Fri- VideoCocktailTable Motorola. Goodyear and Hughes. "This pilot program," Rondeau said, "is day morning; and he assisted Jim Sneed Lee s former position was that of the initial step in what will be a continual of Kurz-Kash in an afternoon class deal- general manager for Moltronics, an elec- series of schools for operators in the ing with logic troubleshooting. tronic component distributor in Phoenix, midwest. We are planning to arrange Morning schools ran from 9:00 am un- Arizona and in Santa Clara. California. similar programs in the states of Illinois. til noon each day; afternoon sessions He retired from the U.S. Air Force in Indiana and lower Michigan and are en- began at 1:00 pm and continued until 1965, with the rank of major: and has had listing the support of the state associa- 5:00 pm. extensive training and experience in the tions in those areas. As a special convenience. Empire field of engineering. He attended numer- "In recognizing the fact that machines made available its facilities for operators ous air force schools, including pilot have become more technical and more and service personnel desiring in- training, and majored in engineering at in dividual attention sophisticated the past two years, we and arranged for each Tulsa University. felt it was the dual responsibility of the factory representative to remain on hand distributor and the manufacturer to assist a day following his particular session for the operator in the present and future any personal instruction requested. In world of solid state electronics." addition. Ken Kott of National Rejectors The sessions began on Monday morn- was in town for three days to offer his ing (21) with an Electra Games school services on National's rejectors, coin centering on TV's and PC boards; fol- changers and dollar bill acceptors. Atari Unveils Goal/4 Cocktail Table PHOENIX — A brand new table top SANTA CLARA. CA. — Atari, Inc., an- elude a locking cashbox for maximum video game called “Slam" has just been nounced the release of their new cock- security, twin coin chutes, all steel frame introduced by Mirco Games. Inc. tail table video game — “Goal/4. construction, color overlays on the The game offers players the challeng- The game is a fast-moving, soccer- playfield. and a conventional cash door ing elements of both volley ball and ten- style game packaged in an attractive, for easy access in collections. Scoring is FOR nis. as Mirco's director of marketing Bob woodgrained cocktail table cabinet, ideal displayed digitally and is operator- Kaiser indicated. for even the most sophisticated location adjustable to either 1 1 or 1 5. TOP EARNINGS "Slam" has the capability of allowing environments. Gene Lipkin. vp of marketing, com- IN the player to move the paddle anywhere One. two. or four players can compete mented that: “In a market that has re- on his side of the playfield." Kaiser said. in the soccer match, utilizing the out-of- cently been flooded with cocktail table EVERY TYPE OF LOCATION “In addition, the speed of the ball is no the-way. side-mounted control knobs. style video games, only Goal/4 is longer a function of the logic board or a There are separate controls for the manufactured by the corporation which EVERYWHERE

separate button; it is a function of the forwards and the defensive players of pioneered video game technology. way the paddle strikesthe ball." each team. Unique circuit design allows While others were hurriedly producing The unit is geared for 1. 2 or 4 player the players to "catch" or "pass" the ball, and selling games to satisfy the market's action, with the extended play option, as well as apply "english" for even more immediate demands. Atari's engineers Actives THE CHOICE FOR and Mirco's precision controls enable exciting play. were working in the lab to perfect the de- each player to enjoy total mobility within Goal/4 is designed for rugged action, sign of a cocktail table game that would the Lowest be exciting, reliable and capable of be- his side of the court. with all solid state Durastress-tested — Prices The dimensions of “Slam" are 27" high circuitry for reliability. For maintenance ing marketed with a lower price tag and and 33" in diameter and the model is cur- convenience. Goal/4 features a hinged the result is Goal/4” Best Equipment rently in production at the Mirco factory. top for quick and easy access to all in- Goal/4 is 30.5" (77.5 cm) high, with a terior components, including the large 23" x 23” (58 4 x 58.4 cm) base and a top ALWAYS 19" monitor. Other Goal/4 features in- diameter of 33.25” (84.5 cm). Exclusive Gottlieb, Rock-Ola, Fischer and Chicago Coin Distributor for Eastern Penn- sylvania, South Jersey and Delaware. Brunswick’s Briarwood New NAMA ACTIVE Amutomont Moehinot Co. Div. Names Nixon 666 No. Broad Street, Phil®. 30, Pa. 6B4-1600 Directory 1101 PltULon Am., Scranton 5, Ptnna. V.P. Marketing Out CHICAGO — More than 1.900 vending CHICAGO — It was announced by Aaron and foodservice management firms are Deskins, president of that Briarwood. listed in the annual Directory Of Mem- Robert T. Nixon has been named vice bers published this month by NAMA. See president of marketing for Brunswick's Arranged geographically by states and Briarwood Division. cities, the listing of operating companies Nixon joined Brunswick in 1957 in the gives addresses, phone numbers and a bowling division, serving in various sales code which shows the types of services and marketing positions. His most recent offered and products carried by each MIDWAYS post was that of worldwide sales mana- company. The listing also gives local ger for Briarwood. branches of national regional firms. "In his new position Nixon will be Also included in the annual directory Sensational responsible for Briarwood s worldwide are the member firms which manufacture marketing activities, including product vending machines, foodservice equip- management, marketing services and ment and products used by the industry. New sales." Deskins said. The directory has been distributed Briarwood Division manufactures and free to member firms. Nonmembers of markets worldwide home and com- the association may obtain copies for mercial billiard and game tables, as well $75 each by contacting NAMA at 7 WHEELS II as coin-operated games such as South Dearborn Street. Chicago. Illinois Brunswick's "Air Hockey" model 60603. Schreiber said

August 2, 1975 39 . . 1 0 classified advertising section

COIN MACHINES CLASSIFIED AD RATE 25 CENTS PER WORD SERVICES WANTED COIN MACHINE Count every word including all words in firm name. Numbers in address count as one word. Minimum ad accepted $6.25 CASH OR CHECK MUST ACCOMPANY ALL ORDERS FOR CLASSIFIED

ADVERTISING, if cash or check is NOT enclosed with order your classified ad will be held for following WE ARE ALWAYS INTERESTED IN USED AND BRAND ACE LOCKS KEYED ALIKE. SEND LOCKS AND THE key | issue pending receipt of your check or cash. NOTICE — SI 28 Classified Advertisers (Outside USA add new phonographs, pinballs, bingos, guns, arcade, kiddie you want them mastered to $1 .00 each. RANDEL LOCK S78 to your present subscription price). You are entitled to a classified ad of 40 words in each week’s rides, slot machines, etc., all makes all models. QUOTE SERVICE, 61 Rockaway Avenue, Valley Stream, N.Y. issue for a period of One Full Year, 52 consecutive weeks. You are allowed to change your Classified FOB SEA VESSEL TO HOLLAND BELGIE EUROPE, 1 1580. Tel: (516) VA 5-6216. Our 35th year in vend- Ad each week if you so desire. All words over 40 will be billed at the rate of 25C per word. Please count SPRL, 276 AVENUE, LOIS, BRUSSELS. ing. words carefully. Be sure your Classified Ad is sent to reach New York publication office by Wed-

nesday, 1 2 noon, of preceding week to appear in the following week's issue. WANT — all makes new and used Phonographs, Wall SERVICE - TV'S, AMPLIFIERS, LOGIC BOARDS - All Boxes, T.V. Games, Air Hockey, Pool Tables, Bumper Makes, All Models — $20.00 plus parts. Call or write Pool Tables, Electronic Baseball games, Electronic Classified Ads Close WEDNESDAY for free catalog, RDM ASSOCIATES. INC 13 Park Games, Kee Games, floor models. St. Thomas Coin Ave.. Clement Ind. Park, Hudson, N. Hamp. 03051 Sales Inc., 669 Talbot St., St. Thomas, Ontario, to: BOX, 6565 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Cal. 90028 N5P Canada's Oldest Established Dis- Send all copy CASH Canada. 1C9 SCHOOL FOR GAMES & MUSIC, ONE TO FOUR WEEK tributor since 1927. Phone Vince Barrie, (519) Courses. Phono's, Flippers, and Bingos. By schematics. 631-9550. Mail current Price List of equipment now CAL'S COIN COLLEGE, P.O. Box 810, Nicoma Park, available." Okla. 73066. (405) 769-5343. WILL BUY BRIGHT SPOT, BRIGHT LITE, Lotto Fun, Barrel O ALL TYPES OF COIN-OPERATED EQUIPMENT. Flippers, Fun, Shoot A Line. GUERRINI'S, 1211 West 4th, shuffle alleys, guns, TV games. Williams, Gottleib, Chi- Coin, for Lewiston. Pa. 17044. Phone 71 7-248-961 1 Ramtek, Allied, Nutting. Phonographs (large SERVICE SCHOOL Games and Music. Ten week night COIN MACHINES selection) Wurlitzer, Seeburg, AMI, Rock-Ola. Rock-Ola course teaches practical, theory schematics. $575 full vending. Cigarettes, drink. price. COMIT, 2115 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles Rock-Ola Wallboxes Models 501 , 504 like new $1 35 each, candy, cold National, Ca FOR SALE take both $250 Steopers. new $97.50 each WESTERN Smokeshop, Rock-Ola. All kinds shopped to perfection 90057. (213) 483-0300. DISTRIBUTORS. 1226 SW 16th Avenue. Portland, or buy as-is and save. We have the right price and Oregon 228-7565 equipment on hand to serve your needs. Write or call: SELL CANADA? New Canadian laws require ALL packag- CONVERSION CARTRIDGES-PLAY STEREO RECORDS Flower City Distributors, Inc., 389 Webster Ave., ing, instructions, tags, etc. to be printed in FRENCH and ON Seeburg Monaural PHONOS B thru 201 — No ad- SALE, FLIPPERS, NEW, USED AND HOME SALES Bingos, Rochester, N.Y. 14609. (716) 654-8020. Ask for Joe ENGLISH. Experts commercial and technical translation. justments required — just plug in — eliminate sound dis- Slot Machines (export). Uprights, Jukeboxes, Arcade Grille. Low rates. Free estimates. LAURIE ASSOCIATES, 4010 tortion, needle skipping, excessive record wear. $24.95 Equipment, Terrific Bargains, Cranes, Diggers. PAN Northcliffe, ®405, Montreal, Canada postpaid. Satisfaction guaranteed. Quantity discounts. AMERICAN AMUSEMENTS, INC. 1211 Liberty Avenue, FOR SALE/EXPORT: Slots, Bally, Multipliers and Continen- C.A. THORP SERVI, 1520 Missouri, Oceanside, Ca. Hillside, New Jersey 07205. Telephone: (201) tals with hopper. Belgium-made 6 coin 4-reel machines 92054. 353-5540. with credit unit. New 3-reel single coin 2-20 or 2-200

call — Asst, used T.V. Games — pay out, big assortment of mechanical Aristocrat and Bingos for export: 10 Magic Rings, 5 Big Wheels. Guns FOR SALE: Write or 200 EMPLOYMENT — Jaennings: big assortment of Bally Bingos, write for list: Twin Rifle, Big Top, Trap Shoot. Write for Price or call. 300 Asst. Arcade Pieces — Late Model Pins ROBERT JONES INTERNATIONAL INC., 880 Providence Hiwy., Hansa Filmautomat for 220 volt; Mini-Match Hockey D. & P. Music, 1 237 Mt. Rose Ave., P.O. Box 243, York, SERVICE Mass. 02026 - 617/329-4880 or ROBERT counter game. HANSA MYNTAUTOMATERAB, Box 300 opa. 1 7403. Phone (71 7) 848-1 846. Dedham, JONES INTERNATIONAL INC., 601 Thompson Rd. 41 , 400 43 Gohenburg 30, Sweden. SHOP AND ROUTE MECHANICS WANTED - JUKES, FOR SALE - FIVE NEW STOCK MARKETS, NEW WALL North, Syracuse, N.Y. — 315-463-6251. Bingos, Uprights, Slots, Flippers: Good Pay,- Raises ac- Streets, New Sweet Shawnees, Bally Venice, Bahama RECONDITIONED CLOSEOUTS; Midway Dart Champ NATIONAL WHITENBURG MODEL 400 FOOD VENDOR cording to results; Apartment furnished if desired and air Beach, Silver Sails, Lido, Bikini, Touchdown, Twist, $95; Winner $195; Duck Hunt $395; Chopper (like new) — National 21 CE Candy Machine — Vendo Visi-Vend fare furnished. SHELTON MUSIC CO., P.O. Box 803, Circus Queen, Write for price. LOWELL ASSOCIATES, $445; Bally Sub Pack $195; Target Zero $245; PMC Rowe Cigarette Machines 20 700 $175 or 7 for $1000 Agana, Guam 96910. Phone 772-6244. P.O. Box 386, Glen Burnie, MD. 21061. (301) Wham Bam 4- 2 $145; Allied Leisure Paddle Battle — Crating extra. Arcade Equip- 768-3400. Rowe 20 800 $295, $100; Amutronics TV Ping Pong $100; ESP Electro Dart Pennant, Sami, Raider ment Motor Cycle, Funland, Sea (conv.) $95. MICKEY ANDERSON, INC., P.O. Box Pool Tables, Pin Balls, and many other and Dune Buggy. 6369 Erie, Pa. 16512. Phone 81 4-452-3207. BALLY SLOT MACHINES, Prices Reduced, Multipliers, 3- items. Vathis Vendors. Call (214) 792-2806 793-3723 Line Pay, Continentals, Super Continentals, Regulars, RECORDS-MUSIC or 792-1810. FOR SALE ( EXPORT) 4 BALLY LOTTAFUNS $1200; 3 Bar- Big Berthas, Mills, Jennings. Bally Distributing Co., Box relfuns $1350, $ Shootaline $1500; 1 Litealine $1600. E. Sixth St., Reno Nev., or 7457, 390 2609 So. FOR SALE — Bingos, Ticker Tapes, Lotta Fans and Stock Liberty Avenue, PAN AMERICAN AMUSEMENTS, 1211 JO-BAR MUSIC PUBLISHING CORPORATION and BAR- Highland, Las Vegas, Nev. Fun, Markets available. Also Wall Street, Barrel Of Hillside, N.J. (210) 353-5540. JO Records, Inc. needs investors and stockholders to re- Keeney Red Arrows, Sweet Shawnee, Bally Super jum- open music business — Write BAR-JO at 83-45 Vietor 100 Antique Coin machines. Mills Roulette and Dice Payout bos, and late used Gottleib Flippers. These games are ELIMINATE REPLACING 2050 TUBES Ave., Suite 2B, Elmhurst, New York, 1 1 373 or call (212) machines. Old Slots, Bakers Pacers, Evans Races etc. 40 completely shopped. CALL WASSICK NOVELTY (304) FOREVER. Permanent solid state electronic 898-1 628 or 243-5668 Old Counter Games, Keeney Twin Dragons, Bally Slot 292-3791 . Morgantown, W. Va. plug in unit for all models Seeburg. Stepper* machines. Fantastic Hot New Counter Game. Want to and Puise $23 C O D. ALOUETTE 8 TRACK TAPES — 75 cents each, made from your master buy Horoscope Ticket and Bead Vending Machines. 50 SeeBurg 100 selection wall boxes $5.00 each. 50 AMUSEMENT CORP. Attn: D. Zavaro Tel. or album, RAY REEVES, GUSTO RECORDS, INC. 220 Canadian Dist. & Mfg. Co. 1025-104 Street, North Bat- SeeBurg 160 selection wall boxes $37.50 each. 10,000 514-487-2228. 2225 Beaconsfield Ave. Boscobal St. Nashville Tenn.. 37213(615) 256-1656) tleford, Saskatchewan, Canada, Phone (306) used 45 rpm records 15 each. CENTRAL MUSIC CO., Montreal. Canada 445-2989. P.O. Box 284, 407 E. Ave., D. Kelleen, Texas 76541 COUNTRY HIT RECORDS. Country oldies from past. FOR SALE: MIDWAY Bills Eye, Golf Champ, ESP Electro Catalog fifty cents. Some Place Music, 27 John, New Dart, Wall Games. $150. D&L DISTR. CO. 6691 Allen- York 1 0038 town Blvd., Harrisburg, Pa. (717) 545-4264. DISTRIBUTORS! RACK JOBBERS! Sell what YOU make

ATT.- GAME ROOM OPERATORS - WE HAVE OVER with new hot-to book Modern Record Production I $7.98 CLASSIFIED POWER! 200 new & used games available. What do you need? to RP COMMUNICATIONS, Box 1862, Hollywood, Ca. What will you pay? Do you need fast service on parts & 90028 logic board repairs? CENTRAL DISTRIBUTORS INC., Got machines to sell? Is there something you're looking 2315 Olive Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63103 (314) HOUSE OF OLDIES — We are the World Headquarters 621-3511. to buy? Maybe you’d like to move some used 45 s or for out of print LPs and 45s. Also, the largest selection of Old Rock 'n Roll and Rhythm and Blues albums. Our need a route mechanic? See ad rates above. FOR SALE: BIG INDIAN $695,- MAGNOTRON $710, famous 3 in 1 catalog, $1 .25. HOUSE OF OLDIES, 267 Strato Flite $690; Triple Action $575; Lucky Ace $575, BLeecker St., N.Y.. N.Y. 10014. 243-0500. Dealers Choice $635,- Flicker $675; Ro Go $745; Sub (212) Pack $350; Motorcycle $185; Star Hockey $350; Gun Smoke $1 25; Monster Gun $595; Grand National FOR EXPORT: ALL LABELS OF PHONOGRAPH RECORDS $825; Sportsman Rifle $600; Crack Shot $795; Pin Pong cartridges, cassettes. Also excellently priced selections $475; Flim Flam $395; TV Flipper $575; Winner $195; of close-outs. Nearly 30 years of personalized service to Rally $150; Little Red $150; Hurricane $275; Sex Tester importers world over. Wholesale only. DARO EXPORTS, $350; Streets Big Shot Rifle $875; Big Brave $645; King LTD., 1468 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. Rock $525; Gridiron $175; Satin Doll $685. Star Pool 11230. Cable: EXPODARO, NEW YORK. $770; Super Flite $645; Amigo $625; Champ $565; Casino $425; Flying Ducks $625; Twin Skeet Shoot WANT RECORDS & TAPES: 45S AND LP'S SURPLUS $710; Grand Prix $350; Motorchamp $925; Chopper, RETURNS, overstock cut-outs, etc. Call or write HARRY Helicopter $575; Goal Tender $510; Pong $165; Touch WARRINER at KNICKERBOCKER MUSIC CO. 453 Me $350; Tennis Tourney $310; Playtime $350; Paddle McLean Ave., Yonkers, New York 10705 (914) GR Ball $165; TV Ping Pong $195; Big Red $250; 6-7778. Horoscope, new $365; Imported Screwball $95; NEW ORLEANS NOVELTY COMPANY, 1055 Dryades Street, LEADING TAPE AND RECORD DISTRIBUTORS OF ALL New Orleans, Louisiana Tel. 529-7321 70113; (504) labels. Will sell current & cut out merchandise at lowest Cable: NONOVCO prices. Member of NARM. Send for catalogues. CANDY STRIPE RECORDS, INC., 17 Alabama Avenue, Island NEW BALLY PIN BALL'S SKY KING, BON Voyage, Delta Park, New York 11558. 516-432-0047, 516-432-0048. Queen, wholesale price $599 ea. New Prof. Quizmaster 212895-2693. List $750 Close Out $150 ea. Used $50 ea. Used Pin's Wanted NOVEL AMUSEMENT CO. 200 U.S. '@1 FREE CATALOG - COMPLETE ONE-STOP Specializing Linden, N.J. (201)862-6619 in Oldies but Goodies. Wholesale Only. Paramount Gate, Plainview, L.I., N.Y. SPEEDWAY B, MOTORCYCLE, STUNT Pilot, Sea Rescue, Record Co., One Colonial Missile, Invaders $275 each. Sea Raider, Derby Day, 11803. Helicopter Trainer $195 each. STARK NOVELTY CO., THE - YORK’S 239 - 30th St. N.W. Canton, Ohio 44709 (216) GOLDEN DISC NEW ONLY DISCOUNT 492-5382 oldie shop. Hundreds of rare 45s, 75£ each. Latest top hits, 66 l each. Special Prompt Service given to mail SEEBURG WALLBOXES, MODEL SCI, EXCELLENT CON- order & jukebox operators. $2.00 for catalog of our DITION, contact STAR VENDING CO., 2701 Cold Spr- enormous Inventory. Store hours: Mon. -Sat. 12:00 to ings Rd., Ft. Worth, Texas (81 7) 626 541 7:00 PM. THE GOLDEN DISC, 228 Bleecker St., N.Y.C 10014. (212) 255-7899. __

OPERATORS - WE BUY USED RECORDS NOT OVER 1 £ HUMOR year old — 1 each plus postage. JOHN M AYLESWORTH & CO 9701 Central Ave. Garden Classified Ads Close WEDNESDAY Grove. Calif. 92644 (714) 537-5939 DEEJAYS! New, sure-fire comedy! 11,000 classified one- King of Music Records is looking for masters Send copies Send all copy to: CASH BOX, 6565 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Cal. 90028 line gags, only $10. Designed to give you the right line to KING OF MUSIC RECORDS - 806- 16th Avenue for the right occasion every time! Send for our comedy South Suite 217, Nashville Tennessee 37203 or call Make sure your check is enclosed catalog. IT'S FREE! Edmund Orrin, 2786-C West (615) 242-2023. Roberts, Fresno, Calif. 93705.

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day trip to beautiful Funchal, Madeira — hosted by the factory. They will be accom- panied on the trip by Mr. and Mrs. Avron Gensburg and Ken Anderson, who will be Round the Route escorting his mother (since Ken’s wife is awaiting the arrival of their fourth child, due shortly). We wish everyone a happy time! . . . The ChiCoin factory, meanwhile, will re- sume production on Monday, Aug. 4, following the annual vacation shutdown. Ken EASTERN FLASHES said the firm’s been enjoying a successful run with the “Super Flipper" single player in pinball is » “video game a cabinet”; and prepping sample shipments of a brand new Executives at Music and Amusement Assn, are still working on the flipper situation, 2-player flipper called “Red Baron.” He mentioned receiving some excellent feed-

legalization, . . toward long-awaited though there’s no progress to report this week . back on the recently premiered “Big League" 2-player solid state baseball game! hoping for better weather and in Operators weekend a pick up collections. Those “WHEELS II,” in both high and low profile, is quite the center of attraction at three rainy weekends put a crimp ifi the collection pot city. around the Cigarette col- Midway Mfg. Co. “A superb game,” said director of sales Larry Berke, “identical to its

lections, we understand, are picking up, though . . . Our get well wishes to Virginia Wheels’ predecessor in every respect, except size.” Sample shipments are enroute (“good afternoon, Atlantic’’) Mewman, who recently underwent surgery. eye The . . — so watch for ’em! . Midway will, hopefully, complete its move to Franklin Park veteran Atlantic New York switchboard operator, who retired about a year ago, is at while the plant is closed for vacation the weeks of July 28 and Aug. 4. Although they

recuperating. the . . . home We understand operation was a complete success Bob have been doing business at the new quarters, there’s still some heavy equipment to Haim of R.H. Belam Co. recently returned from a great camping vacation in Maine. be moved. Bob told us that Belam will be taking an exhibit booth at the MOA show this year. To DATELINE HIALEAH: Got a hint of a new coin operated cocktail table with some our memory, this is the first time in a long time (if ever) Belam exhibited. Since they’re “unique features” — about to be unveiled by Allied Leisure Industries. Watch for it! principally in the coin machine export business, we can only assume the growing at- CANTEEN BOARD CHAIRMAN Patrick L. O’Malley made the official introduction

tendance of foreign visitors to the this . . . MOA shows prompted move Speaking of of Howard C. Miller, newly appointed chief executive officer of Canteen Corp., at a overseas tradesters, Elliott Strambouli of Strambouli Brothers of Beirut, Lebanon, press conference in the Kinzie Steak House last week. As an added attraction Can- has sent out a chain letter to quite a few operators on the MOA list, together with teen displayed a lineup of equipment dating back to the 1930 peanut and candy Bank of Beirut checks for $1.00. ATE and NAMA members likewise will be receiving machines pioneered by the firm, contrasted by Canteen's latest foodservice innova- the letter. tion, the Office Refreshment System, which dispenses a variety of hot and cold drinks in a single, compact unit. UPPER MID-WEST MILWAUKEE MENTIONS Mr. & Mrs. Bob Addington, Bismarck, in the cities for a few days and then driving on to The Milwaukee Coin Machine Operators Association has dispensed with its regularly held monthly for the De Moines to visit Bob's brother in the hospital who had been in a auto accident. membership meetings summer season — to resume following the Labor Day holiday. Passing a car on a hill put him there and he’s lucky to be alive . . . Our deepest sym- pathies to Mrs. Joe Perkins and family on the death of Joe Perkins who died July 7th. BOB RONDEAU OF Empire Dist. -Green Bay had a Bally “Wizard” machine in-

stalled in the lobby of the Cinema I II theaters, to Joe had been ailing for several years but still came to work each day and was pleasant and Cinema coincide with the open- ing of the film unit is in to be with. Joe had been in the operating business for many years and sold out to "Tommy.” The located the center of the lobby area to attract Lieberman Enterprises several years ago and went to work for them as assistant route patrons at both theater entrances — and it is doing just that, according to Bob! The to foreman ... Mr. & Mrs. Gene Clennon, Austin, in town for a few days vacation and crowds are as anxious seethe “Wizard” as they are the film! Machine will remain in making the rounds. Gene was saying that son Rod and his wife and family are driving the lobby through the run of the movie. in activity during to San Diego and other cities in California for about three weeks vacation taking in THE CUSTOMARY SURGE the annual tavern licensing period was beautifully felt at S.L. London Music. Nate Victor said business has been ex- spots of interest and visiting friends on the way . . . Our deepest sympathy to Leo cellent not anticipate Friedel and his brothers and sisters on the death of their mother who passed away Ju- and he does any slowdown at the present time! Music and games are selling like crazy! He mentioned the fact that the distrib is currently testing ly 5th. Mrs. Friedel was along in years . . . Nik and Nik Jr. in town for a couple of days of the coin-operated cocktail tables, its buying equipment. Loads of tourists in Ironwood, Michigan and good fishing brings some new as a service to customers. ON THE SINGLES SCENE: John Jankowski of Radio Doctors notes that area ops them . Harold Moklestad and son in town as was Chet LeDoux, Bob Thomas, Dar are showing interest in the following new releases: “The Biggest Parakeets In Town" Holsman, and Jim DeMars and his serviceman Earl . . . With a change in the weather Strunk (Meiodyland), and the temp in the 90’s has brought an influx of tourists up north, like never seen. by Jud “Red Roses For A Blue Lady” by Eddy Arnold (MGM), It Is” Things have picked up tremendously, and resorts are full and camping grounds are “How Sweet by James Taylor (WB), “Back In The USA” by Carmol Taylor (Elektra) and Last” Dottsy (RCA). one swarm of campers and stationwagons, which is a big help to the operators con- “Storms Never by

sidering all the rain and miserable weather we have had this summer . . .Morris Anseau in town looking trim, especially since he lost twenty pounds and still has eight

pounds to go before having surgery on his hip to help him walk better . . . Bob Kervina, Duluth, in the cities for the day as was Darrell and Dennis Weber, Blue Earth,

Lee Vonderhaar, Brainerd, Lloyd Williamson . . Mr. & Mrs. Mac Hasvold, Sioux Falls, If

in the cities in town doing some buying and visiting friends . . , The Webers have bought a building in Blue Earth and are remodeling it. It will be their new quarters you are when finished. reading CHICAGO CHATTER 9 To announce its 30th year of service, the Devon Bank of Chicago ran a full page ad in someone eise s the Lerner papers, illustrating their message with two giant sized photos of Rock-Ola phonographs; one model, the Rhythm King, dating back to 1937 and the other, Rock- copy Ola’s more recent model 460. Great exposure for the firm — and the jukebox! The two of units, Rhythm King at left and the 460 at right, are pictured below: C4SHBCK Why not mail this coupon TODAY!

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I I $70 for a full year STEAMER MAIL OTHER COUNTRIES DISTRIB RACK JOBBER PHOENIX: Talked to Mirco Games, Inc. director of marketing Bob DATELINE PUBLISHER all about the factory’s newly released table top video game called NAME Kaiser and heard RECORD CO “Slam” — which is a beauty, he said, with high earning power! Bob’s also quite proud FIRM DISK JOCKEY of the new Mirco “Grand Champion” deluxe home model soccer, which is among the COIN FIRM current big sellers in production out there! ADDRESS AFTER WRAPPING UP a most successful sales incentive promotion which drew OTHER exceptional distributor response, according to Ken Anderson, Chicago Dynamic In- CITY STATE ZIP dustries is now making ready for the big trip, to climax the program. GDI distribs, num- BE SURE TO CHECK BUSINESS CLASSIFICATION ABOVE A bering about sixty (with wives) will be departing from New York, Aug. 7, on an eight-

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Europe Supra-National Association Toshiba Pub. Inks Pact Elects Heinz Kastner President With EMI Pub. Britain PARIS — At a recent meeting in Paris, mon market. TOKYO — Toshiba Music Publishing, Previous to the arrangement, EMI had the board of directors of VVA un- Furthermore, at its one day meeting, Co. has contracted an exclusive agree- an agreement with Folster Publishing, a animously elected Heinz Kastner for its the board discussed some common ment with EMI Music Publishing Ltd. of pact which expired last year. Toshiba is new president; he has been president of measures within the common market Great Britain, terms having taken affect expected to begin its agreement by the Deutsche-Automaten-Grosshandel- that the European coin machine industry as of July 1. Under the agreement, publishing the catalogs of Queen and will confronted with. are direc- sverband (DAG) for many years. Kastner be These Toshiba will publish EMI catalog in Deep Purple. is the successor of Gerd W. Schulze from tions of technical and commercial nature Japan. Germany, originator and first president which are of long ranging importance for of the VVA, who died in October last the trade. Moreover, they discussed the Polydor Japan, State Records year. results of the talks between the delega- Mr. Chinea the president of the Italian tions of the two coin machine associa- Of England Ink Agreement coin machine association SAPAR still tions within the market, VVA and TOKYO — Polydor Records of Polydor Japan and Mr. Pickerton, exercises the functions of the vice presi- Euromat, which recently took place in Japan has contracted an exclusive agreement with managing director of State were present. dent. On proposal of president Kastner, Brussels. During its meeting the board State Records of Great Britain. Under Commenting on the agreement, Dr. Heinz Kummer from Cologne, coun- took the view that for the general in- the terms of the pact, Polydor has ac- ( Pickerton remarked, "We believe that cillor at the administrative court, ret., was terest of the European coin machine in- quired rights to release State product in good music will always sell well, no mat- also unanimously confirmed by the dustry it would be necessary to be Japan. The first release the ter what the economic atmosphere. board as WA's secretary. represented within the market by an un- under con- Our tract is “I Can Do It," released on July 1. company will release music from many The VVA is a combined organization of divided organization. Therefore the VVA State Records, established last fall, different genres, with an emphasis to be national associations acting as a united is ready to continue its talks with joined forces with Polydor placed on single rather than industry voice within the European com- Euromat. International LP product. on Jan. 1 of this year, giving Polydor We intend to lay our emphasis on quality, Japanese rights automatical iy. The new rather than release of quantity. We cur- Tokyo Survey Indicates Depressed arrangement was disclosed formally at a rently have seven groups on our roster press conference held at the Tokyo and hope to expand that number to ten Summer Sales Conditions in Japan Hilton on July 15. Mr. Koo, president of by next year.” TOKYO — According to a survey con- joyed last year, leading many Tokyo re- ducted by the Tokyo office of Cash Box, tailers to spectulate against the prospect retail sales during this year’s summer of an upturn during August. Artists sell-9 season have not increased at a rate pro- ing well in Japan at the present time are jected by many Japanese record in- Yoosuyi Inouye, Kaze, Thg Carpenters, dustry leaders several months ago. The and Olivia Newton-John. sales increase rate is currently hovering Markets other than Tokyo which were at 10% in the Tokyo retail district, surveyed include retail shops in Sap- although some retail outlets report sales poro, Sendayi, Yokohama, Nagoya, equal to last summer's figures. Osaka and Fukuoka, which reflected The low sales increase rate has been much the same depressed picture as in attributed to the general depression of Tokyo. Retailers are expected to join the Japanese economy and the tight forces and meet to determine methods money policies instituted by the Nippon of injecting new life into the record con- government. Reportedly, even Amer- sumer picture in Japan.

ican hit product has lost the activity it en- Pilot Productions Opens As New Indy Prod. Firm outs of Cassidy used on the sleeve together with mounted posters. The in- London Report dependent Jet label has signed Roy Miki Dalton has set up a new indepen- Wood, Wizzard and Electric Light dent production company known as Pilot Orchestra for worldwide representation Productions. Well known as a producer excluding the USA and Canada where LOVE IN THE PHILIPPINES — Flourishing in a mellow fashion between Rod Stewart of every type of music from pop thru jazz they remain on the U A. Record label. and lady Britt Ekland. The pair were in the Philippines while Britt worked on her latest Deal was concluded Jet’s managing Dallon will, via Pilot Productions, be pro- by film, “High Velocity, ” also starring Ben Gazzara. Stewart reportedly enjoyed the ducing acts for various labels as well as director Don Arden. Jet product is dis- anonymity afforded by the locale, and took advantage of it for some Manila shopping tributed Island in the U.K. discovering and producing new artists by and by sprees. According to InterComm, Stewart’s press representatives, Rod was thwarted independently. Several major deals are Polydor throughout the rest of the world in his impulse for perennial spending, unable to find a 50b trinket he liked as a excluding the S. already underway and will be announced U and Canada. souvenir. Such is life! shortly. Dallon still retains his interest in Roy Orbison is to return to Britain for an extensive concert and Youngblood and will continue to pro- cabaret tour Winners Of Fourth Japan duce Youngblood artists. which opens at the beginning of August A new publishing company Moggie when he will undertake 55 performances Festival Music has been set up to be run by Hal in 56 days. The Big O was last in Britain Music Announced “Watashi No Kunsho" ("My Decoration”). Carter and Lynn Barker. Carter con- two years ago. CBS have issued “Oh TOKYO — The Fourth Annual Tokyo Other prize winners were as follows: tinues with his Warren Agency division Pretty Woman/lt’s Over” single first re- Music Festival was held at Nippon Gold-prize: Akira Fuse (Shikuramen and Lynn comes to Moggie after six leased eleven years ago plus an album Budokan Hall on July 13. Competition No Kaori). Silver-prize: Nicole Crowerjile years with Robert Stigwood Organiza- “The Monumental Roy” (Monument). for the world grand prix included 16 (Anata To Tomoni). Sister Sledge tion where she was copyright manager. Polydor are releasing two James Last artists performing 240 compositions (Anatawa Koi No Tokkoyaku). Copper- Already under contract to Moggie are albums commemorating his first ten from 20 countries internationally. After prize: A; an Chanfoo (Soyokaze writers such as Marty Wilde, Carl Sim- years with the company. No judging, Maurin McBagan of the U.S. Serenade), Commodores (Slipper), Hat- mons, Jerry Dell and The Swinging Blue was awarded the world grand prix for sumi Shibata (Nureta Joonetsu). Jeans. Moggie are also seeking out new EMI, Chrysalis Ink writers and copyrights and are currently negotiating sub-publishing deals. Danish Licensing David Essex Reveals Chrysalis Records have signed a HOLLYWOOD — Chrysalis Records licensing agreement for Denmark with Limited has concluded a licensing agree- Autumn Tour Schedule AMI/AS following negotiations between ment for the territory of Denmark with LONDON — David Essex held a press August and an album is in the can ten- Des Brown, director of international ex- EMI A/S following negotiations between luncheon at Rags Restaurant recently tatively titled "Hold Me Close." Accom- ploitation and Kurt Mikkelsen, managing Des Brown, director of international ex- during which he revealed plans for his panying David on his British tour is The director of EMI. First release via EMI ploitation and Kurt Mikkelsen, EMI forthcoming autumn tour which kicks off Real Thing who will also perform a solo Denmark is Procol Harum's “Procol's managing director. The announcement in Bristol on Sept. 14 and goes through spot. Ninth” album which is being rush re- was made by Chris Wright, chairman of until Oct. 18 at the Hammersmith Odeon. leased in Denmark prior to U.K. release Chrysalis. As of this week, EMI will have David’s current CBS release “Rolling Sabbath In Europe following a successful Procol Harum the entire Chrysalis catalog available for Stone” is high in the charts and sales are — Black Sabbath will kick concert in Copenhagen. distribution to dealers. HOLLYWOOD nearing the quarter million mark. off English and European tour starting To consolidate David Cassidy’s “new The first Chrysalis release via EMI in an After his British tour David undertakes Oct. 9 in England. The European tour image’’ RCA is putting together a Denmark will be the new Procol Harum his first tour of the States opening Oct. will ten Great Britain dates marketing campaign for his debut album album, “Procol’s Ninth,” which is being include 20 for a five week coast to coast tour. in Holland. for the label “The Higher They Climb." rush released in Denmark following followed by appearances Columbia will release "Rolling Stone” in Belgium. France and Switzer- Window displays in one hundred shops Procol Harum’s recent Copenhagen con- Germany, land. throughout the country will feature cut- cert appearance.

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TW LW TW LW 1 1 Tears On My Pillow — Johnny Nash M CBS --BATV 1 1 Kakkomanbugi/Monatona Yooko Yokohama Yokosuka — 2 11 Give A Little Love — Bay City Rollers — Bell — Utopia/D JM Downtown Bugiwugi Band — Express/Toshiba — Pub: PMP 3 2 Misty- Ray Stevens S- Janus — Bregman Vocco & Conn 2 2 Shikuramen No Kaori — Akira Fuse — King — Pub: Watanabe 4 4 The Hustle -—.Van McCoy -IgAvco — Warners Music 5 5 Have You Seen Her — Chi Lites *4 Brunswick — Burlington 3 4 Kokoro Nokori—-Takashi Hosokawa — Columbia — Pub: JCM 8 15 Barbados — Typically Tropical— GuI! Guil Songs 4 3 Juunana No Natsu S Junko Sakurada — Victor-— Pub: Sun Music 7 9 Eighteen With A Bullet^ Pete Wingfield — Island — Island/Uncle 5 6 Natsu HirakuSeishun — Momoe Yamaguchi — CBS-Sony — Pub: Doris Tokyo Music 8 3 I’m Not In Love B^I'Occ-g- Mercury 6- St. Annes 6 7 Itsuka Machide Attanara — Masatoshi Nakamura — Columbia — 9 7 Disco Stomp —= Hamilton Bohannon— Brunswick — Burlington PUB: NTV Music 10 — Jive Talkin’ Bee Gees — RSO — Abigail/Slam 7 5 Koi No Booso — Hideki Saijo — RCA/Victor — Pub:Geiei Music 11 10 Moonshine Sally H- Mud — Rak — Chinnichap/Rak 8 8 Chikumagawa — Hiroshi Itsuki — Minoruphone/Tokuma — Pub: 1 2 - Je TAime — Judge Dread — Cactus — Shapiron Bernstein Noguchi Music 13 — D.I.V.O.R.C.E, 4fiTammy Wynette — Epic — London Tree 9 10 Bokuni Makasete Kusasayi — Craft — Elektra/Warner — Pioneer 14 - Rolling Stone — David Essex — CBS — April/Rock On — Pub: NTV Music, PMP 15 6 Doing Alriglit With The BoysE-Gary 'Glitter -SBellB- Leeds 10 9 Showa Karesusuki — Sakura To Ichiro — Polydor — Pub: 18 — Sealed With A Kiss — Brian Hayland — ABC— United Artists Diamond Music 17 13 My White Bicycle— Nazareth B-Mooncrest — Gateway/Carlin 11 11 Tomosbibi — Aki Yashiro — Teichiku — Pub: Roppongi Music 18 16 Foe Dee O Dee — Rubettes ---State — Pamscene/ATV 12 14 YasurgaiB-Toshio Kurosawa -fi Columbia-** Pub: Nichion 19 12 Three Steps To Heaven ^-Showaddywaddy— Bell — Palace 13 12 Paris Ni Hitori — Kenji Sawada -BPoiydor — Pub: Watanabe

20 8 Whispering QrasfBl- Don Estelle & Windsor DavisKfiM I BB Music Campbell Connelly 14 13 Kanashimi No Owarutoki — Goro Noguchi — Polydor — Pub: Fuji Music TOP TWENTY LPS 15 15 Hadashi No Booken— Agnes ChanB- Warner Brothers/Warner-Pioneer — Pub: Watanabe Music 1 Venus & Mars -BwingsB- Apple 16 — Uguyisudani Music Hali — TsurukoShofukuteyi — Warner 2 Horizon B Carpenters — A&M Brothers/Warner-Pioneer — Pub: PMP 3 Original Soundtrack — lOcc— Mercury 17 16 Only Yesterday — Carpenters — A&M/King — Sub Pub: PMP 4 Once Upon A Star — Bay City Rollers — Beil 18 18 Soyokaze No Yuuwaku — Olivia Newton-John CM I/Toshiba — 5 Captain Fantastic — Elton John — DJM Sub Pub: Shinko Gakufu 6 One Of These Nights 6 Eagles — Asy! urn 19 17 Hitoame Kureba — Rumiko Koyanagi — Reprise/Warner-Pioneer 7 Tubular Bells — Mike Oldfield — Virgin — Pub: Watanabe Music 8 Best Of The Stylistics#- Avco 20 19 Omokage No Kimi — Masako Mori — Minoruphone/Tokuma — 9 The Singles 1 969-73 — Carpenters — A&M Pub: Tokyo Music 10 Best Of Tammy Wynette — Epic 11 Step Two -4-Showaddywaddy— Bel! 1 2 Greatest Hits Of 1 0cc w- U K 13 Take Good Care Of Yourself — Three Degrees — Philadelphia Int’l. 14 24 Carate Purple — Deep Purple - Purple TOP TEN LPS 15 Rollin’ — Bay City Rollers — Bell 16 Autobahn — Kraftwerk-— Vertigo 1 Horizons — Carpenters — King 17 Made In The Shade — Rolling Atlantic Stones — 2 Koorino Sekayi — Yoosuyi i nouye — Polydor 4 1 8 Elton John’s Greatest Hits — DJM 3 Hooko — Kei Ogura — Polydor 19 Return To Fantasy — Uriah Heep — Bronze 4 Soyokaze No Yuuwaku — Olivia Newton-John — Toshiba

20 Judith — Judy Col I ins -SElekfra 5 Kaze — Fi rsi A! bum — Crown 6 Datsu Donzoko Ongakukayi — Downtown Bugiwugi Band — Toshiba 7 For Ever — Kaguyahime — Crown 8 Cobalt Hour-SYumi Arayi — Toshiba Australia 9 Venus and Murse — Paul McCartney & Wings — Toshiba 10 Zoku Datsu Donzoko — Downtown Bugiwugi Band — Toshiba TW LW 1 3 January -BPilot — Castle — EMI 2 2 Gonna Make You A Star — David Essex — April — Rock On — CBS 3 1 Loving You — Minnie Riperton — Control — Epic 4 6 Yesterday’s Hero — John Young — Music Sales — Albert 5 - Bye Bye Baby — Bay City Rollers — Castle — Bell 6 2 We May Never Love Like This Again — Maureen McGovern — Festival — 20th Fox 7 4 Ego Is Not A Dirty Word — Skyhooks — Castle — Mushroom Argentina 8 - Before The Next Teardrop Falls — Freddy Fender — Festival — Dot 9 7 Down Down — Status Quo — Leeds — Vertigo 10 9 Have You Never Been Mellow — Olivia Newton-John — Festival — Interfusion TW LW 1 1 El Telefono Liora — Trompos — Claude Francois — Music Hall TOP FIVE LPS 2 2 Soleado — Mai — Daniel Sentacruz Ensamble — EMI 3 3 No Debemos Separarnos — Clanort — Los Li nces — RCA 1 Captain Fantastic — Elton John - D JM 4 4 No Es Que Me Arrepiento — Korn — Los Visconti — Philips 5 6 Tomame Dejame — Mai — Luciana — EMI 2 Myths And Legends — Rick Wakeman — A&M O ; Mocedades — RCA; 3 Ego Is Not A Dirty Word — Skyhooks — Mushroom Lupe Solis — Microfon 4 Just A Boy — LeoSayer — Chrysalis 6 8 Yo Solo Quiero — Melograf — Roberto Carlos — CBS 5 Physical Graffiti — Led Zeppelin — Swan Song 7 11 Quieren Matar Al Ladron — Cacho Castana — Polydor 8 9 Una Sonrisa, Una Lagrima — Relay — F. de Madariaga — RCA 9 7 Fugitiva — Dave — CBS 10 5 El Bimbo — Korn — Gigliola Cinquetti — CBS; Bimbo Jet — EMI Italy 11 12 Yo No Quiero Estar Solo — Blue Magic — Music Hal! TW LW 12 13 Adios Amor Adios — Dyango — EMI 13 14 La Vida Se Va Y No Vuelve — Ansa — Carlos Torres Vi la — 1 3 Tornero’ — Santo California— Yet — Gabric Microfon 2 2 Parlami D Amore Mariu’ — Mai — Ricordi — Bixio 14 20 La Mortaja No Tiene Bolsillo — Alain Debray — RCA 3 1 Piange il Telefono — D, Modugno — Carosello — Curci 15 — La Pantera Rosa — Peter Brown — Samantha 4 4 Yuppi Du — A. Celentano — Clan — Clan 16 15 Esa Chica Que Camina Por Enfrente — Nazareno — Philips 5 6 li Giardino Proibito — S. Giacobbe — CBS — Di Lazzaro 17 16 A Dios Le Voy A Pedir — Clanort — Pal ito Ortega — RCA 6 5 Aria — D. Baldan — CIV il Vento —Come 18 17 Quienes Son Esos Dos — Marco — EM! 7 7 El Bimbo — Bimbo Jet— EMI — Sugarmusic 19 18 Rock Del Bote — The Hues Corporation — RCA 8 10 Buonasera Dottore — C. Mori — Clan 20 19 Enfermo Por Vos — Pamsco — Dany — Music Hall 9 9 Just Another Way To Say — B. White — Phil ips 10 - L’lmportante E’ Finire — Mina — PDU — Curci/PDU TOP TEN LPS TOP TEN LPS

1 Just Another Way To Say — Barry White — Philips 1 Top Boliche’s Music — Selection — CBS 2 Yuppi Du — Adriano Celentano — Clan 2 Yo Te Recuerdo — Roberto Carlos — CBS 3 Rimmei — Francesco DeGregori — RCA 3 MusicaJoven — Selection — RCA 4 ’70 ’74 — Pooh — CBS 4 Los M H Positives — Selection — Music Hall 5 Profondo Rosso — Goblin — Cinevox 5 Soul Explosion — Selection — RCA 6 Can’t Get Enough — Barry White — Philips 6 Contata Criolla Vol. 2 — Luis Landriscina — Philips 7 Del Mio Meglio No. 3 — Mina — PDU 7 Ruidos Vol. 8 — Selection — Polydor

8 Banco — B.M.S. — Ricordi 8 Bailando De Noche — Cuarteto I mperial — CBS 9 XIX Raccoita — Fausto Papetti — Dunum 9 Argentinisima Vol. 8 — Selection — Microfon 10 Tommy — The Who — Polydor 10 No Tengo Lo Suficiente — Barry White — Microfon

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M.F.S.B. (Phila Int i KZ 33158) 45 76 STRAIGHT SHOOTER BAD COMPANY (Swan Song SS 841 11 44 AMBROSIA 3) (20th Century T-434) 68 77 PHYSICAL GRAFFITI LED ZEPPELIN (Swan Song SS 2200) 16 45 A QUIET STORM SMOKEY ROBINSON (Tamla T6-33781 46 78 THANK YOU BABY THE STYLISTICS (Avco AV 69008) 10 46 NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY HELEN REDDY (Capitol ST 11418) 54 79 IT’S MY PLEASURE BILLY PRESTON (A&M SP4532) 47 COMING DOWN YOUR WAY THREE DOG NIGHT (ABC 888) 48 9 80 BACK HOME AGAIN JOHN DENVER (RCA CPL 1-0548) 48 BURNIN’ THING MAC DAVIS (Columbia PC 33551 50 18 81 RETURN TO FANTASY URIAH HEEP (Warner Bros. BS 2869) 49 JUDITH JUDY COLLI NS (Elektra7E 1032) 49 19 82 PILOT (EM! ST 11 368) 50 STEPPIN’ THE POINTER SISTERS (Blue Thumb BTSD 6021 56 12 mr 83 HEART LIKE AWHEEL LINDA RONSTADT (Capitol ST 11358) 51 TO BE TRUE 17 HAROLD MELVIN & THE BLUENOTES (Phila. Inti KA 3314) (Dist: Col.) 39 841 THE HIT MAN EDDIE KENDRICKS (Tamla T6-338S1

21 52 MOVING VIOLATION JACKSON FIVE (Motown M6-82951) 59 85 MATCHING TIE & HANDKERCHIEF MONTY PYTHON (Arista AL 4039) 20 53 BEFORE THE NEXT TEARDROP FALLS FREDDY FENDER (ABC/Dot 2020) 35 86 DREAMING MY DREAMS WAYLON JENNINGS (RCA APL 1-1062) 22 54 DENVER’S GREATEST JOHN 87 THE CHICAGO THEME HITS HU BERT LAWS (CTI 6058S1 (RCA CPL 1-0374) 57 34 88 A SONG FOR YOU 55 BLUE SKY NIGHT THUNDER TEMPTATIONS (Gordy G6-969S1 MICHAEL MURPHEY (Epic KE 33290) 38 76 89 BACK TO EARTH 56 GOOD VIBRATIONS RARE EARTH (Rare Earth R6 548S1) (Dist: Motown) THE BEACH BOYS (Warner Brothers MS 2223) 75

26 : 90 JUKE JOINT JUMP 57 TODAY ELVIN BISHOP (Capricorn CP0151) ELVIS PRESLEY (RCA APL 1-1039) 40 28 91 MY WAY 58 ELTON JOHN’S GREATEST HITS MAJOR HARRIS (Atlantic SD 18119) (MCA 2128) 60 30 92 NUTHIN’ FANCY 59 CLOSEUP LYNYRD SKYNYRD (MCA 2137) FRANKIE VALLI (Private Stock PS 2000) 62 23 93 I’M JESSI COLTER 60 SPARTACUS JESSI COLTER (Capitol ST 1 1663) TRIUMVIRAT (Capitol ST 1 1 392) 64

15 94 DARK SIDE OF THE MOON 61 THE LAST FAREWELL & OTHER PINK FLOYDfCapitol 11163) HITS ROGER WHITTAKER (RCA APL 1-0855) 37 29 (95 RIDE A ROCK HORSE ROGER DALTREY (MCA 2147) 62 JASMINE NIGHTDREAMS EDGAR WINTER (Blue Sky PZ 33483) 65 14 196 LET’S TAKE IT TO THE STAGE FUNKADELIC (Westbound W 215) 63 TWO LANE HIGHWAY PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE (RCA APL 1-0933) 32 24 97 NON-STOP B.T EXPRESS (Roadshow RS41001) 64 EVERY TIME YOU TOUCH ME (1 GET HIGH) 98 INTERNATIONAL 25 CHARLIE RICH (Epic PE 33455) 71 THE THREE DEGREES (Phila. Int i. KZ 33162)

65 TROUBLE IN PARADISE THE SOUTHER. HILLMAN & FURAY BAND 99 1 FEEL A SONG IN MY HEART 27 (Asylum 7E 1036) 61 GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS (Buddah BDS 5612)

66 THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER 100 STRANGE UNIVERSE 31 (Atlantic SD 181 33) 63 MAHOGANY RUSH (20th Century T 482) ) ) ) .. . . ) ) .. . ) ) )

7/26 7/26 7/26 101 AIN’T NO BOUT A DOUBT IT 136 POWER IN THE MUSIC 170 RISING FOR THE MOON GRAHAM CENTRAL STATION (Warner Bros. BS 2876) THE (RCA APL 1-0995) 159 GUESS WHO FAIRPORT CONVENTION (Island ILPS 9313) 102 FRAMPTON 137 BANKRUPT 171 DISCOTHEQUE PETER FRAMPTON (A&M 5412) 104 DR. (Capita! ST 1 1 392) 138 HOOK HERBIE MANN (Atlantic SD 1670) 129 103 INITIATION 138 DRESSED TO KILL 172 BIRTH AND DEATH OF A TODD RUNDQREN (Bearsville BR 6957) 69 KISS (Casablanca NBLP 7016) 120 GANGSTER 104 FUNNY LADY 139 ELECTRONIC REALIZATIONS FOR FANTASTIC FOUR (20th Cent./Westbound W201 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK RECORDING ROCK ORCHESTRA (Arista A1 9004) 105 173 BARRY MAN!LOW I SYNERGY (Passport PPSO 98009) 143 BARRY MAN I LOW (Arista 4007) 176 105 PLAYING POSSUM 140 THE BEST OF THE STYLISTICS CARLY SIMON (Elektra 7E 1033) 82 174 FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN (AvcoAV 69005) 137 CHARLIE BAND ROCKIN’ CHAIR THE DAN!%LS 106 141 TAPESTRY (Buddah KSBS 2603) 168 GWEN McCRAE (Cat 2605) (Dist: T.K.) 113 CAROLE KING (Ode 77099) (Dist: A&M) 142 175 GOIN’ HOME 107 FLEETWOOD MAC 142 KOKOMO TEN YEARS AFTER (Deram DES 1 8072) 177 (Warner Bros. MS 2225) (Columbia PC 33-442) 145 176 DESOLATION BLVD. 108 RENAISSANCE 143 CORNBREAD, EARL & ME SWEET (Capitol ST 11 395) 188 RAY CHARLES (Crossover CR 9005) 109 THE BLACKBYRDS (Fantasy F-9483) 144 177 KOOL & THE GANG GREATEST 109 BRECKER BROTHERS 144 KEEP MOVIN’ ON (Arista AL 4037) 85 HITS (Capitol 1 1365) 146 MERLE HAGGARD ST (DeLite DEP 2015) 173 110 STOP 145 PHOEBE SNOW THE ERIC BURDON BAND (Capitol SMAS 1 1 426) 114 178 THE SUPREMES (Shelter/MCA SRA 1 09) 139 (Motown M682851) 179 111 NATTY DREAD 146 GET DOWN BOB MARLEY &THE WAILERS (Island 9281 126 179 CHASE THE CLOUDS AWAY (Soring SPR 6706) 155 JOE SIMON CHUCK MANGIONE (A&M 4518) 131 112 OUTLAWS 147 NASHVILLE (Arista 4042) 180 FEELINGS ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK (ABC ABCD 893) 157 PAUL. 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AND THE SUNSHINE BAND BOBBY VINTON (ABCABCD 891) 127 183 SEDAKA’S BACK (T.K. 603) CITY NEIL SEDAKA (Rocket 463) (Dist: MCA) 185 116 NEW 151 DISCO TEX AND HIS SEX-O- LETTES BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS (Columbia PC 33484) 118 184 (Chelsea CHL 505) 100 BLUE JAYS 117 LIFE IS YOU JUSTIN HAYWARD & JOHN LODGE 152 LEVEL ONE 135 BATDORF AND RODNEY (Arista AL 4041 122 (Threshold THS 14} LARRY CORYELL (Arista AL 4052) 154 WHITE 118 WILL O’ THE WISP 153 THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE AMERICA 185 AVERAGE BAND LEON RUSSELL (Shelter SR 2138) 121 (Atlantic SD 7308) 186 119 AMERICA’S CHOICE TODAY CURTIS MAYFIELD,(Gurtom CU 5001) 94 186 MONTY PYTHON’S FLYING CIRCUS HOT TUNA (RCA BFL 1-0820) 112 MONTY PYTHON (Pye 121 16) 198 154 LIQUID LOVE 120 IN THE CITY FREDDIE HUBBARD (Columbia PC 33556) 163 187 LET THERE BE MUSIC TAVARES (Capitol ST 11396) 155 I’LL PLAY FOR YOU ORLEANS (Elektra 7E 1029) 191 121 MISTY SEALS & CROFTS (Warner Bros. BS 2848) 147 RAY STEVENS (Barnaby 61 2) 134 188 OUT AMONG ’EM 156 CITY LOVE CHILD AFRO CUBAN BLUES BAND 122 AT EXHIBITION CHOCOLATE PICTURES AN PARLIAMENTS (Casablanca NBLP 7014) 99 (Roulette SR 3016) 190 TQMiTA (RCA ARL 1-0838) 96 157 SOAP OPERA 123 ON THE BORDER 189 SLADE IN FLAME THE KINKS (RCA LPL 1-5081 97 (Warner Bros. BS 2865) EAGLES (Asylum 7E-1 004) 156 SLADE 124 JAWS 158 & A 6b © 190 TUBES LED ZEPPELIN (Atlantic SD 7208) 161 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK (MCA 2087) 160 (A&M 4534) 193 159 YOU BREAK IT (YOU BOUGHT IT) 125 DESPERADO MICHAEL STANLEY (Epic PE 33492) 162 191 GEORGE McCRAE EAGLES (Asylum SD-5068) 148 (T.K. TK 602) 192 160 THE EAGLES 126 THIS TIME MEAN IT WE (Asylum SD 5054) 192 THE BOY S DOIN’ IT R.E.O. SPEEDWAGON (Epic PE 33338) 161 LOOK HUGH MASEKEL A (Casablanca 701 7) ,194 127 NOW EARL SCRUGGS REVUE RONNIE WOOD (Warner Brothers BS 2872) 164 ANNIVERSARY 193 HEART OF THE CITY 162 MICKEY MOUSE BARRABAS (Atco SD 36-118) EARL SCRUGGS (Columbia PC 3341 130 6) (Disneyland 1362) 111 128 IF YOU LOVE ME, LET ME KNOW 194 PALE, PALE MOON 163 SNOW GOOSE MIKE GREENE (GRCGA 10013) OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN (MCA 41 1 119 CAMEL (Janus 701 6) 172 129 THE VERY BEST OF POCO 164 THE AURA WILL PREVAIL 195 LATIMOREIII (Epic PEG 33537) 132 LATIMORE (Glades 7505) 196 GEORGE DUKE (BASF 2561 3) 115 130 STEPPING INTO TOMORROW 165 COME GET TO THIS 196 FULFILLINGNESS’ FIRST FINALE DONALD BYRD (Blue Note BRLA 3686) 117 NANCY WILSON (Capitol ST 11386) 174 STEVIE WONDER (Tamia TR 8332S1 197 131 JUST WANNA ROCK N’ ROLL JOSE FELICIANO (RCA APL 1-1005) 140 166 HOT ROCKS 197 STRONGBOW ROLLl NG STONES (London 2PS 606-7) 171 STRONGBOW (Southwind SWF 6041 132 GET YOUR WINGS (Dist: Buddah) 199 AEROSMITH (Columbia KC 23847) 133 167 TOM CAT 133 STILL CAUGHT UP TOM SCOTT & THE L.A. EXPRESS 198 STORM AT SUN UP (Ode SP 77029) 123 GINO VANNELLI (A&M 4533) MILLIE JACKSON (Spring SP6708) 141 134 INSIDES OUT 168 WHAT A DIFF’RENCE A DAY MAKES 199 JESSIE S JIG & OTHER FAVORITES BOHANNON (Dakar/Brunswick BK 6016) 143 ESTHER PHI LL! PS W/BECK (Kudu KU-23S1 STEVE GOODMAN (Asylum 7E-1037) 135 MAKE THE WORLD GO AWAY 169 METAL MACHINE MUSIC 200 FREE BEER DONNY & MARIE OSMOND (MGM M3G 4996) 136 LOU REED (RCA CPL 2-1 101) 170 (Southwind SWS6402)

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Ambrosia 44 Coryell. Larry . 152 Jackson Five 52 Marley. Bob ....111 Riperton, Minnie 30 Three Degrees. The 98 America 32 Daltry, ...95 Jackson, Millie 133 Roger Masekela, Hugh . ... 192 Robinson. Smokey 45 Three Dog Night 47 Anka, Paul 180 Daniels. Charlie ..174 Jefferson Starship 21 Mayfield, Curtis ....153 Rolling Stones 7,16.166 Tomita ...122 Average White Band 5,185 Davis. Mac ...48 Jennings. Waylon 86 Melvin, Harold .....51 Ronstadt, Linda 83 Triumvirat .... 60 Bachman-Turner 13 54.70,80 John, Elton Denver, John 1,58 M.F.S.B 43 Rundgren, Todd .....103 Tubes . .. 190 Bad Company 76 Sex-O-Lettes ..151 Jordan, Jerry Disco-Tex & 73 Mickey Mouse . ... 162 Russell, Leon 118 Uriah Heep ...81 Baez, Joan 17 Doobie Brothers ...29 K.C. & The Moments ....149 Scott. Tom 167 Valli, Frankie 59 193 Barrabas Dr. Hook . .137 Sunshine Band 150 Monty Python .85,186 Scruggs. Earl 127 Vinton. Bobby ...115

Batdorf & Rodney 117 Duke, George . .164 Kendricks, Eddie 84 Murpbey, Michael 55 Seals & Crofts 155 Walker, Jimmie ...113 Beach Boys 28,56,72 Dylan. Bob ...22 King, Carole 141 New Birth 71 Sedaka. Neil 183 War 15 Beck. Jeff 41 ..181 Kinks 157 Dynamic Superiors Newton-John, Olivia . 38,128 Simon, Carly 105 Washington. Grover, Jr 33 Bee Gees 35 Eagles 2,123.125.160 Kiss 138 O'Jays 26 Simon. Joe 146 Weather Report .... 67

Bishop. Elvin 90 Fire ....8 Knight. Gladys & Pips . 99 Earth, Wind & Orlando, Tony & Dawn . . 37 Slade 189 Whittaker, Roger ....61 Blackbyrds 143 Kokomo 142 Fantastic Four ..172 Orleans ... .187 Smith, Lonnie Liston . . 74 Wilson, Nancy ...165 Blood, Sweat & Tears 116 Fairport Convention ..170 Kool & The Gang 177 Osmond, Donny & Marie ....135 Snow, Phoebe 145 Wings 3 Bohannon 134 Last, Feliciano .. 131 James 148 Outlaws .... 112 Souther. Hillman, Furay 65 Winter. Edgar . . . . 62 Bowie. David 75 Fender, Freddy ...53 Latimore 195 Palmer. Robert 68 Spinners 114 Wonder, Stevie ...196 Brothers Brecker 109 Fleetwood Mac .. 107 Laws, Hubert 87 Parliaments ....156 Stanley. M 159 Wood, Ronnie ...161

B T Express 97 Frampton. Peter .. 102 Led Zeppelin . . 77.158 Phillips. Esther ....168 Stevens, Cat 11 Young. Neil .... 25 Burdon, Eric 110 Love Funkadelic . ,.9f Child Afro Pilot 82 Stevens, Ray 121 Zappa, Frank ... .39 130 Byrd. Donald . . Graham Central Station . . .. 101 Cuban Blues Band 188 Pink Floyd 94 Stills, Stephen 14 ZZ Top ...19 Camel 163 . . 136 Lynyrd Skynyrd 92 197 Guess Who Poco . 40.129 Strongbow Captain and Tennille, The 4 Haggard. Merle . . 144 McCoy. Van 12 Pointer Sisters. The 50 Stylistics . . 78.140 Soundtracks 10 Carpenters Harris. Major ...91 McCrae, George 191 Presley. Elvis 57 Supremes 178 Funny Lady ...104 Charles. Ray 108 Hayes, Isaac ...23 McCrae. Gwen 106 Preston. Billy ..... 79 Sweet 176 Jaws ...124 34 Chicago Hayward & Lodge . . 184 Mahogany Rush 100 Synergy 139 Pure Prairie League 63 Nashville . . . 147 Billy . . . Cobham, 69 Hot Tuna . 119 Manchester, Melissa 42 120 Rare Earth 89 Tavares Tommy . ... 27

Collins. Judy 49 Hubbard, Fred . . 154 Mangione, Chuck 179 Reddy. Heien 46 Taylor. James 9

Colter, Jessi 93 Impressions . . 182 Manhattan T ransfer 66 Reed. Lou ....169 Temptations 88

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