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would suspect that with this kind of problem it's HMV.com survives online information flood very difficult to prevent it." The RCMP is aiding the FBI in investigating a instruct these servers to bombard awebsite with a The FBI and RCMP are currently searching number of online attacks that temporarily shut down barrage of useless information. through the logs of those retailers affected by the several prominent websites, including Yahoo, Information is normally transferred online via attack, as well as Internet service providers, hoping Buy.com, eBay, Amazon.com and HMV.com. electronic 'pings', which are small bits of data sent to pinpoint the origin of the hack. Due to the massive influx of traffic at its site to another computer to determine if it's accessible. A report on Tuesday (Feb. 15) suggested that a on Feb. 7, HMV.com was forced to shut down for If the sender of the ping uses afalse address, the notorious hacker named Mafiaboy may have been an hour as it dealt with the problem. The site was targetted site can't return the ping to make the responsible for the web attacks in the US. Internet flooded with literally millions of e-requests from a connection. Direct issued astatement regarding Mafiaboy that variety of unknown sources. In attempting to deal with all the information same day. "We noticed a sharp decrease in system flooding in, a website will eventually run out of "An individual using ahandle of `mafiaboy' has been identified as asuspect in the recent attacks performance due to millions of requests coming in memory, and may slow down dramatically, or shut from the internet," says down altogether. on certain well-known websites," says Colin Campbell, senior VP of internet services for Internet Rodney McBrien, Although this is not seen as a breach of the HMV North America's site's security, it can be extremely harmful for Direct. "An individual using that handle previously director of information business, since the site can be inaccessible for held two accounts with Delphi Supemet, aMontreal- systems. "Steps were customers wishing to do legitimate transactions. based ISP that was acquired by Internet Direct in immediately taken to Some experts estimate that an online retail site can May 1999. These accounts were deactivated on halt the incoming lose up to $10,000 aminute if service is unavailable. February 28 and March 31, 1998 by Delphi Supernet messages and to protect According to HMV Canada president Peter due to abuse in accordance with policy. To our HMV.com against Lucichurst, his company is assisting the RCMP in knowledge, this individual has not been acustomer further attacks." any way possible to try to pinpoint the hackers. But since that time. Internet Direct has no knowledge as HMV's problems he admits that it's aproblem that may not dissipate to whether the current suspect is the same individual began at 3 pm on Feb. altogether. who was formerly acustomer." 7, when a deluge of "We've given the RCMP all they've asked for, However, the Milton RCMP detachment, requests overloaded the but I'm sure like everyone else is saying, this is a which is investigating the HMV attack, believes that site. According to new kind of problem. If someone was standing the HMV situation is not connected to the US Peter Luckhurst HMV internet director outside our store and stopping people from going attacks. Frank Koblen, the site was faced with several week's in, then it's easy to deal with. But when you can't "I guess it's reflective of the new challenges worth of traffic within afew minutes. see them, then it's very hard to track them. the industry is facing," adds CRIA president Brian Robertson. "We've had it with the MP3 issue, and Hackers use a technique called distributed "But there was no breach of our security on denial of service, in which they essentially hijack the site -they just sent huge amounts of traffic now the e-commerce sector is bringing up totally hundreds of servers, via apre-written program, and through. Hopefully it won't happen again, but I new issues, and all you can do is react to them, because you've never had to face them before. It's a Say it ain't so -KISS saying farewell disturbing process, but it's afascinating process."

After an unparalleled 25-year career, it appears that (14), Las Vegas (17), Anaheim (18), San Diego (19), the ultimate champions of rock and roll theatrics Bakersfield, California (21), Oakland (22), Reno More than 170 jobs lost may be calling it quits. KISS announced plans on (25), Salt Lake City (27), Denver (28), Wichita (29), in latest CBC cuts Wednesday (Feb. 16) for their first and only farewell San Antonio (31), Houston (Apr. 1), Dallas (2), tour, starting in Phoenix, Arizona on March 11. Oklahoma City (4), Little Rock (5), Pensacola (6), Looking at an expected $26 million increase in costs The announcement was made by the group - Miami (8), Ft. Myers (9), Orlando (11), Tampa (12), in their next fiscal year, the CBC announced it will Ace Frehley, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Peter Birmingham (14), Atlanta (15), New Orleans (16), chop 173 jobs, cancel its noon-hour television Criss -on VH1, and simultaneously out across the Columbia, South Carolina (18), Charlotte (20), program, and cut one of its dramatic programs. Internet throughout the world. Greenville (21), Greensboro (22), Memphis (25), Facing the axe is Midday, the hour-long Although apreliminary itinerary was issued in Nashville (26), Columbus (28), Louisville (29) and magazine show hosted by Brent Bambury and Tina the VH1 announcement, there were no Canadian Knoxville (30). Srebotnjak. The program has seen its ratings sink to dates mentioned. However, only two months worth Tickets will be sold via Ticketmaster, although a3% share of noon-hour viewers, down from 10% of dates were listed, and further dates may be early bird tickets are available via VH1's website, when the show was first launched in 1985. announced in the coming weeks. starting today (www.vh 1.com). Midday's fmal episode will air at the end of According to Stanley, the success of their most When questioned as to whether another studio June, after a 15-year run. recent Psycho Circus tour convinced the band that album might be in the future, Gene Simmons merely Also being chopped is the prime-time drama they'd done all they could do, and that it was time reconfirmed that this was absolutely THE last tour Nothing Too Good For A Cowboy, which is being to call it aday. for the band. dropped just before the Feb. 14 deadline for subsidy "When we started thinking about it, we felt, "We really want to say it acouple of times in applications under the Canadian Television Fund. let's go out and do this one more time for the fans, this interview so nobody misunderstands what this Overall, the CBC's English-language television and not only celebrate the era of the original lineup, is. This ain't no publicity ploy, we don't wanna play operations will be affected the most by the cuts. but let's go out and celebrate the entire lifespan of the game that's sometimes played by rock bands, Some 145 newsroom employees and technicians will the band. We're gonna do songs from the '70s, '80s this ain't about selling tickets. The real thing is, the be out of work, saving the Mother Corp. an and '90s -it's the ultimate farewell. It's abig thank- family started together, the family should end estimated $9 million. Another $14 million will come you to the fans, because not only did they make this together, and we want to go out on top. The main from spending on in-house production, independent happen in the first place, but they made it happen thing is, we want to say goodbye to the people who production and administration. twice." put us here in the first place, the fans. This is the Most of those losing their jobs work out of the Confirmed dates thus far include Phoenix first, final and only farewell tour we're ever gonna (March 11), Tuscon (12), Las Cruzas, New Mexico do, period." CBC continued on page 14 2- RPM - Monday February 21, 2000

and dad. Iwent for one year, and after that Icould Mississauga native breaking with Better Be Good do whatever Iwanted to do." After her university days were quickly done, Jazmin: anew voice for Canadian pop Jazmin headed to Los Angeles, with the naive belief that, since she was agood singer, then arecord deal financial considerations made attending the school by Ron Rogers was easily attainable. an impossibility. So she instead headed to the Although her first trip to LA turned out to be a Dance/pop artists would seem to be arriving by the University of Western Ontario, where she majored bad idea, involving several "shady characters" and truckloads these days, but finding one in our own in political science and opera. some too-hastily signed agreements, she did find backyard is awhole other matter. Young However, the thought of spending four more female vocalists like Britney Spears and Christina work in the stage musical Sisterella, produced by Aguilera are enjoying unbelievable success on the Michael Jackson's MJJ Music. charts right now, so it seems an inevitability that a After the musical ended its run, she returned Canadian version would do just as well in this to Toronto, and began recording demos with the Beat Factory's Ivan Berry, who continues to be her mentor country. Attic Records is hoping that's the case with in the business. A trip to Europe with the touring Jazmin, having recently picked up the artist's debut edition of Sisterella only whetted her appetite further album, Better Be Good. With the added promotional, for arecording career. distribution and marketing power of The Song After Sisterella came an offer to join the LA cast of Rent, where she was the understudy for the Corporation (the parent company of Attic, Oasis Entertainment and TMP), it would seem just amatter female lead. And it was during that time that she of time before Jazmin becomes ahousehold name began the final recording of her debut album with Berry. in Canada. Jazmin's current single, the title track from "... because I'm half-black, I'm Better Be Good, would seem to be tailor-made for considered an urban artist over CHR stations. The song was written by Andreas Christina Aguilera, who's doing the Carlsson and Ali Thomson, who are also responsible exact same kind of music as me ... " for several of the hits by Spears, Backstreet Boys and *N Sync. According to Jazmin, it wasn't until she shot a "And there's apossibility that we may work video for her first single, Come To Me, that she was with them again very soon," adds Jazmin, "for the able to spur some interest in the labels. European release of my album. The album is out in "Actually the video for the song Come With Canada and Japan right now, it comes out in the UK Me is what got me the deal with Attic. Everybody in February, and Europe in March." was listening to album and saying, 'yeah, we like it, Jazmin's road to arecord deal is, in many ways, but it's still missing alittle something.' So Ivan and a typical music industry ascension. Harmonizing Icontacted VideoFACT and went to St. Kitts and along to the radio at the age of four, the Mississauga did avideo. And when we showed it to Attic, they native impressed her parents early on with her said 'yep, we want it right away.' So that video is years at school, and delaying her musical ambitions, singing talents. still just floating around, and we're not sure what to meant for an early exit from Western. For her secondary school years, Jazmin do with it yet." "I got most of my credits while Iwas there, but attended the Cawthra Park Performing Arts School When the deal with Attic was signed, the label Ijust wasn't into it. Itried every course, but there in her native Mississauga, where she was able to decided to reconstruct the album, in away, changing just wasn't anything that caught my attention as further develop her talent. four of the old songs for newer ones. Jazmin herself much as music did. Irealized that Iwas getting 90's When it carne time to choose apost-secondary is aco-writer on three of the tracks, and writing is in opera, and 50's and 60's in everything else. But I destination, there was an acceptance at the famed something she hopes to pursue further. went to university because Ihad adeal with my mom Berklee School of Music south of the border, but "I've already started writing more songs for the next album, and I'm negotiating right now with TMP QRI Capital signs with DKD for internet portal for apublishing deal. In the next few years I'm going QRI Canada Capital Inc. has signed an agreement Tarlton has also produced world tours for the to have opportunities to write all different kinds of with Donald K. Donald and his group of record likes of Celine Dion, Andre Rieu, Corey Hart, April stuff, and I'm really looking forward to that. A lot labels, to launch anew internet music portal called Wine and others. of the stability in my life comes from the ability to gotahit.com. According to QRI president Thomas Reti, "To vent through my writing." The letter of intent gives QRI the rights and date, there has been no medium to effectively express Although MuchMusic has jumped all over her license to Donald K. Donald's name, logo and the d esire and frustration of artists to become videos, and she is getting airplay at some CHR expertise, as well as the licensing rights to DICD's published and to be discovered. As such, the stations, Jazmin's career hasn't taken off like one group of labels, including Aquarius Records company business plan focuses on offering acentral might expect. And the artist herself is somewhat (distributed by EMI), TACCA Musique (distributed and global community to hundreds of thousands of puzzled as to why. by Select), and DICD Disques (distributed by Fusion artists and their peers globally wishing to expose She looks at other female pop artists like Spears III). and validate their works in aserious forum. Got A and Aguilera having monstrous success, on both The two companies will work together to Hit.com will offer areal possibility to the artistic sides of the border, and she can't understand why launch www.gotahit.com, the purpose of which is community that being discovered is more than just her music hasn't been more readily accepted by to seek out unknown and unpublished artists and adream." Canadian radio, and why Canadian radio works. In addition, two new indie Internet record Got A Hit.com will generate revenue from fees (specifically Toronto radio) is so homogenized. labels will be created via the joint venture. As part paid by artists to have their works professionally "What Idon't get is, if you look all over the of the agreement, Tarlton will receive 500,000 adjudicated, copyrighted, recorded and distributed, US, there are latin stations, hip-hop stations, dance common shares of QRI, which trades of the as well as through the sale of licensed CDs and MP3 stations, just stations for everything. And here we Canadian Venture Exchange. format music. The site will also earn revenue from are in Toronto, and people are trying to get just one The interne portal will be an extension of QRI advertising, publishing, and merchandising. urban station..1 just wonder what it is about the subsidiary Unpublishedwork CM Inc. Got A QRI is afinancing and market development people that make these decisions. Iknow when it Hit.com is in production right now, and should come vehicle focused on Internet-related companies that comes to radio it's the government, but with record to market in the spring. are revenue and e-commerce driven. companies, other radio stations, other people in the Donald K. Donald (Donald Tarlton) is one of "Digital downloading of music and the rise of business -everybody agrees we need an urban the leading concert promoters in Canadian music portable devices capable of playing popular MP3 station, an urban newspaper, urban whatever, but history, producing concerts by some of the biggest Internet sound files will be in the forefront," notes nobody wants to do it. names in music, including The Rolling Stones, Tina Tarlton, "by offering the Internet user vast and "I consider my album more pop than R&B, Turner, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, comprehensive licensed music choices. We are going actually. But because I'm half-black, I'm considered Queen, Backstreet Boys, The Who, Led Zeppelin, to make tremendous inroads here by leading the way an urban artist over Christina Aguilera, who's doing Elton John, U2, Bryan Adams, Genesis, Phil Collins in a field of all possibilities and expanding the exact same kind of music as me -except that and more. opportunities for authors, composers and artists to she's white and I'm black. So who is deciding what's be discovered on the Internet." urban and what's not urban anymore?" RPM - Monday February 21, 2000 -3

soaring blue dome, dotted with glittering stars and Arts and Letters Club hosts A St. Anne's Celebration punctuated with biblical scenes painted by artists Toronto's Arts and Letters Club will host aFeb. 25 and Tom Kneebone, as well as such luminaries as regarded as "lode stars in the history of Canadian St. Anne's Celebration concert and Son et Lumiére writer June Callwood and painter Charles Pachter. culture," is described as "a truly breathtaking to benefit the restoration of St. Anne's Anglican Most will perform relevant work from their best- experience." Church which is situated in mid-town Toronto at known repertoires. Others will take part in aSon et Tickets have been pegged at $35 for the show 270 Gladstone Avenue (Dundas and Dufferin). Lumiére that poignantly lays out the history as to only, and $95, including atax receipt and post show A number of performers and artists, averitable how the Byzantine Anglican church came to house reception with artists and performers. For more Who's Who in Canadian Entertainment, have offered the 22 murals and sculptures created in the '20s by information call 416-925-0284. their time and talent to assist the benefit. Included the Group of Seven painters and other notable artists. at press time are Sylvia Tyson, Quartetto Gelato, When the then 40-year old church moved to Tonya Lee Williams the Elmer Iseler Singers, Maureen Forrester, Mary its present location in 1902, an architectural design wins NAACP Award Lou Fallis, Stuart McLean, Gordon Pinsent, the contest was held. The winner was apure Byzantine Canadian Children's Opera Chorus, Dinah Christie plan modelled after St. Sophia in Istanbul. The Toronto-born Tonya Lee Williams won her first NAACP Award for Best Actress in aDaytime Series Seagram's profits rising amid sales rumours this past Feb. 10 in Los Angeles. The awards show will be aired April 8on the Fox Network at 8pm. Seagram Co. Ltd. reported better-than-expected compared with $5.03 billion ayear ago. This was Williams' sixth nomination for her second-quarter profits last week (Feb. 10), amidst Bronfman Jr. responded angrily to the rumours performance as Olivia on the weekly soap series The rumours that the company may have designs on regarding apotential sale of Seagram's or any of its Young and the Restless. selling its theme park and movie divisions, or that divisions. Williams is the founder and president of The CEO Edgar Bronfman Jr. may decide to sell the "As angry and frustrated as Iam with the series Publicity Group, a Toronto public relations firm. entire company. of inaccurate speculation, I've had apolicy at this Most recently she founded The Reel World Film The company's latest quarterly report showed company...that we're not going to comment on Festival an organization that programs films by substantial gains in both the music and spirits rumours, no matter how unfounded. Iintend to be minority filmmakers. She also established divisions, an improvement in the theme park CEO of this company for a long time. Ilike the CANBED, an on-line Canadian Black Entertainment revenues, and a slight operating loss in the movie businesses -all of them -that we're managing and Directory of all Black entertainment-related division. intend to continue to manage them." information. Profits for the second quarter, which ended on According to Bronfman, music revenues Williams is currently producing her first film, December 31, were $522 million (US) (or $1.211 totalled S465 million. Seagram stock increased $6.45 Smooth Operator, slated to begin shooting later this share), compared to just $18 million ayear earlier. (Canadian) to $87.05 on the Toronto Stock year in Winnipeg. Total revenues reached $4.97 billion (US), Exchange. A recent story in the online edition of Business Doyle signs deal with Week reported that Bronfman may be interested in Patria's passions aired selling the entire Seagram company. Also, areport on Dawson's Creek Wenches & Rogues in the Wall Street Journal (Feb. 10) speculated that EMI Music Canada artist Damhnait Doyle has News Corp Ltd. CEO Rupert Murdoch has Toronto pop and R&B diva Patria (pronounced Pah- signed an exclusive clothing endorsement deal with reportedly sent out feelers to the Bronfman family, TREE-ah) added just the right ingredient of passion Canadian clothing store chain Wenches & Rogues. ascertaining as to whether any or all of the Seagram to the Dawson's Creek episode, Valentine's Day Wenches & Rogues, owned and operated by Corporation was for sale. Massacre which aired Feb. 2 in the US. The Black St. John's Newfoundland native Jane Mifflin, Market recording artist was heard performing currently has one outlet in St. John's, and apair in Passions from her debut CD My Rules. Toronto (College Street and Yorkville). Mifflin is Patria first gained recognition across Canada well known for her support of Canadian designers, with Baby Feel My ..., the first single taken from and boasts that 85% of the fashions in her stores are her album. The album gained such wide acceptance Canadian. in Japan, she was asked to tour that country last year. Doyle, also a native of St. John's, is set to Patria's CD will be released in Brazil in March, release her sophomore album via EMI, prompting Black Market president Domenic Hyperdramatic, on March 14. The lead single from TOP 30 Troiano, to pencil in spring and summer dates for the album, Tattooed, has already begun moving up 1. Turn Your Lights Down -Marley/Hill that country as well. the charts (#64 -RPM AC Tracks/Jan. 31), and is 2. Hanginaround -Counting Crows The title track of the album has been taken as receiving plenty of support from MuchMusic. 3. 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That the CRTC is being asked with Elvira Capreese that his "liable" (his spelling) lawyers were analyzing who would profit from CBC not carrying lucrative the story. Bruce got in touch with Snow and refused sports and movies? Just asking! That the CRTC is The Emperor finds his clothes??? Now, that's his demands for anew story, one that would appear spearheading adrive to be nicer to Cancon artists good thinking. Here's an empire builder who has on the cover of the magazine, to which Snow was and anyone wanting assistance from one of the discovered that big and bigger ain't necessarily quoted as saying, "Ah'm real sorry to hear you say richest agencies in Ottawa! (EC: The word cashcow better. Well, kinda. Lord Thomson of Fleet who I that, Mr. Bruce, because you got a good little comes to mind!!!) call Ken (EC: Name dropper!! !) has decided to sell magazine there, and ah hate to see it go down the off his 55 dailies and 75 non-dailies, some of them drain." Bruce ends his piece with "The Singing It's agiggle!!! Another of my famous polls! Name the news personality with the most irritating laugh! in the US. He's hanging onto the Globe and Mail, Ranger never did file his liable suit. Atlantic Insight so you can see where all that extra loose change went down the drain anyway, but not for another (EC: There are so many!!!) Send your entry to me and we'll tabulate the results. (EC: And the winner will go. For the richest guy in Canada, he's really decade." Snow was inducted into the Juno Hall of receives a whoopy cushion!) Very funny! Do you very nice and so is his wife, who Icall Marilyn. He Fame in 1979. Iheard they were considering the believe that we let these people into our homes? (EC: plays down his Lordship thing, something he Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award for him. What's awhoopy cushion???) By the way, next week actually does have over his main competitor ... for (EC: Lucky you!!!) we will reveal the winners of our last contest. (EC: now! (EC: You've heard something???) No international incident!!! We culture watchers It's about time!!!) More on Lulu's!!! As mentioned last week, Lulu's, are alittle suspicious of the politics of culture that Private person! In the news lately is David the biggest night club in Canada and where Ihave are taking toll on Canada's international Letterman who had heart surgery recently. They talk fond memories of when John Ireland owned the accomplishments. In this column afew weeks ago I about how private a person he is and how he is place, had one of its biggest nights in January, and wrote "Step aside. Let aCanadian show you how seldom seen out in public. In 1984, the legendary it was a private party. Apparently, Kitchener's it's done" doesn't work with our "friends" to the Leonard Rambeau invited us to New York to see Research In Motion Research, took the place over south. So it is that Canada is being nearly shut out for aprivate party to celebrate asuccessful 1999. of the awards shows (EC: Ismell conspiracy!!!)That Anne Murray at Radio City Music Hall. (EC: Ihope this isn't a long story!) The night before we had None of the employees knew who would be asong has been written about how selfish Canadians performing. Guess who? No it wasn't the Guess are! That the face of the theater business in Canada tickets to aBroadway play, Hurly Burly with Candice Bergen. We sat in the sixth row beside Lettermen Who. Remember the lyrics in If IHad A Million has been "Americanized" (EC: I noticed the and his companion Merrill Markoe who was also a Dollars, which mentioned eating Kraft Dinner? spelling!!!) So Canadians should stop boasting about writer on the show. During intermission, Stan That's your clue ... The Barenaked Ladies headlined all the movie work being done in Toronto and engaged in small talk with Merrill. (EC: You refer the show. Don't know how much they got for the Vancouver! Iremember when SCTV reigned the to Stan by his first name like everybody knows who show. It couldn't have been a million dollars, but airwaves ... an international friend decried the fact you mean???) That night Sean LaRose, Stan and I maybe they got atruckload of Kraft Dinner. Let's that this show was being shot in Toronto on Warden ended up on the stage of Radio City Music Hall! see, atruckload would be about four million packets Avenue and putting alot of US comics out of work! That's another story. (EC: Show me acelebrity and at say 50 cents apack ... hey, that's pretty close to a Shame on you Canadians who want some of the Stan will be right in there ... and it was a long million bucks, give or take afew dollars or packets payout of decades past ... paid back! (EC: Sam Chase story!!!) after the usual discounts. (EC: You mean like a ... where are you now???) Animators heading south! contra deal???) All aboard!!! Nice furniture! If anyone knows where they are going to be auctioning off some really nice office A Snow job??? Hank Snow, as many of you know Look who's coming to the Junos!!! Arrived furniture, e-mail me at the address below! Iwouldn't by now, died at age 85 just before Christmas. He too late to do an item this week ... but Celine and mind living in that kind of luxury! (EC: Not very got a lot more press when the East Coast Music Shania won't be there, but look who will be at this nice!) Aux contraire! Iheard it was very nice and Awards bumped the proposed tribute to Snow for year's Junos: Alanis Morissette, who's going to be very expensive!!! one that paid tribute to John Morris Rankin, a starring on Broadway soon; the Barenalced Ladies; popular member of the Rankin Family from Cape Great Big Sea; Amanda Marshall; The Moffatts, who [email protected] Breton who died in an auto accident just afew weeks are hosting; Our lady Peace; Choclair and last year's before the ECMA awards show. Imet Hank Snow Gospel winners Sharon Riley & Faith Chorale; quite a few years ago, a meeting that was not Chantal Kreviazuk; Diana Krall; Our Lady Peace; The more "hits" the better memorable. That meeting did come back to me and Prozzak. There will also be a special bonus FREE OF CHARGE however, when Iread the National Post's Harry concert prior to the television show by Boomtang Bruce piece on Snow (Feb. 12./00). "I'd like to speak Boys, McMaster & James, soulDecision, and RPM on the INTERNET a little ill of the dead," wrote Bruce, and the Maestro. And, Howie Dorough and A.J. McLean of www.rpmweekly.com somewhat macabre, but very humorous piece on Backstreet Boys, will be there as presenters, which

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tpe3, 94 .5 NATIONAL RADIO CHET FM CHETWYND REPORT MONCTON DONNA McCORKELL MIKE SHANNON SLEEPLESS Learn To Fly -Foo Fighters Jan Arden CHATHAM The Messenger -Tea Party The Messenger -Tea Party CORDELL GREEN Take A Picture -Filter Girl On TV. -L.F.O. TORONTO Only God Knows Why -Kid Rock Meet Virginia -Train Only God Knows Why -Kid Rock Never Let You -Third Eye Blind Your Lights -Santana/Everlast Everything You -Tonic JOHN VOYAGER Everything You -Vertical Horizon AMERICAN PIE Hanginaround -Counting Crows Faded -soulDecision Breadline -Megadeth Madonna Morning Comes -Smash Mouth Dear Life - Chantal Kreviazuk The Great Beyond -R.E.M. WINNIPEG The Great Beyond -R.E.M. Sugarcane -Wide Mouth Mason When IDream At -Marc Anthony Run To The Water -Live Best Of Me -Bryan Adams Last Kiss -Pearl Jam ANDY ROSS Linda -Fadiowies & J. Voyager Learn To Fly -Foo Fighters Higher -Creed Brand New Day -Sting Show Me -Backstreet Boys Knock Down Walls -Tonic That's The Way It Is -Celine Dion Never Let You -Third Eye Blind Vamos A La Playa -Miranda Falls Apart -Sugar Ray INeed To Know -Marc Anthony Desert Rose -Sting Fast As You Can -Fiona Apple ILoved You -Savage Garden IGet Lost -Eric Clapton Show Me -Backstreet Boys Dove 12Amore -Cher POWER ITry -Macy Gray OtteueaecfeZe( 106.9fm Power To The Meek -Eurythmics Back At One -Brian McKnight Yourre Drunk -Pet Shop Boys dio -eT Meet Virginia -Train 107 101Fm Born To Make -Britney Spears What A Girl -Christina Aguilera Rartielg Mont Music • • Hanginaround -Counting Crows rAit CALGARY Shake Your Bon -Ricky Marlin DARREN STEVENS KATH THOMPSON MAZ McFLY ILoved You -Savage Garden NEVER LET YOU GO Show Me -Backstreet Boys INeed To Know -Marc Anthony 880,C11(2T Third Eye Blind SAULT STE. MARIE Bring It All To Me -Blaque Blue Eyes Blue -Eric Clapton EDMONTON Morning Comes -Smash Mouth Love Wins -MacMaster & James Take A Picture -Filter TIM ELLIS Everything You -Vertical Horizon What A Girl -Christina Aguilera That's The Way It Is -Celine Dion RANDY MARSHALL AMERICAN PIE All IReally Want -Kim Lucas Faded -soulDecision Anybody Home -Our Lady Peace LIVE FOR THE ONE ILOVE Madonna All The Small Things -Blink 182 Bye Bye Bye -'N Sync Show Me -Backstreet Boys Tina Arena Was -Kenny Wayne Shepherd Morning Comes -Smash Mouth ILoved You -Savage Garden Waiting For -Jennifer Lopez Morning Comes -Smash Mouth Breathe -Faith Hill Blue -Eiffel 65 Faded -soulDecision The Heartache -Tina Turner ILearned -Whitney Houston All The Small Things -Blink 182 Rhythm Divine -Enrique Iglesias Can't Stop -Jacksoul Hanginaround -Counting Crows All IWant -Sky Smooth -Santana/Rob Thomas My Love Is -Whitney Houston Learn To Fly -Foo Fighters All IEver Had -Ricky Martin Back At One -Brian McKnight Go Let It Out -Oasis Back At One -Brian McKnight That's The Way It Is -Celine Dion The Dolphin's Cry -Live Back To You -Chicago What A Girl -Christina Aguilera Strangers Like Me -Phil Collins Show Me -Backstreet Boys 104 fm Radio -The Corrs ILoved You -Savage Garden Power classic rock If IDidn't -Amanda Marshall Rhythm Divine -Enrique Iglesias ILoved You -Savage Garden if« raw KELOWNA ST. JOHN'S MIX99.9fm MIKE THOMAS ROB BYE TORONTO CAN'T STOP FALLING Vio7-3ANCOUVER'S BEST MUSIC Mix Great Big Sea WINNIPEG Learn To Fly -Foo Fighters WAYNE WEBSTER Hanginaround -Counting Crows WAYNE DeSCHOVER ILoved You -Savage Garden SLEEPLESS TOM & JOE Somebody Waits -Blue Rodeo What A Girl -Christina Aguilera Can't Stop -Jacksoul Jann Arden Burn To Shine -Ben Harper Falls Apart -Sugar Ray Blue -Eiffel 65 Get In Line -Barenaked Ladies Take A Picture -Filter The Messenger -Tea Party Somebody Waits -Blue Rodeo Morning Comes -Smash Mouth Morning Comes -Smash Mouth Falling Away From Me -Korn Kimosabe -Kim Mitchell Get In Line -Barenaked Ladies Show Me -Backstreet Boys Somebody Waits -Blue Rodeo No Leaf Clover -Metallica Everything You -Vertical Horizon Bye Bye Bye -'N Sync Take A Picture -Filter Hanginaround -Counting Crows Breadline -Megadeth The Great Beyond -R.E.M. Show Me -Backstreet Boys That's The Way It Is -Celine Dion The Great Beyond -R.E.M. Everlasting -Smashing Pumpkins If You Sleep - Tal Bachman Everything You -Vertical Horizon Falls Apart -Sugar Ray Never Let You -Third Eye Blind Higher -Creed Genuine -Cork The Heartache -Tina Turner Bye Bye Bye -'N Sync Learn To Fly -Foo Fighters Guerilla -Rage Against Machine Strangers Like Me -Phil Collins Never Let You -Third Eye Blind Take A Picture -Filter Load Me -Matthew Good Band Never Let You -Third Eye Blind Only God Knows Why -Kid Rock Into The Void -Nine Inch Nails 51111111 Falls Apart -Sugar Ray Anybody Home -Our Lady Peace v3.9FM

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ifOT new ountry pj YL COUNTRY fnr iffrœ PEACE RIVER HoWeINCountry EDMONTON crcrurt KASZ MICHAELS DAUPHIN TIMMINS BILLY WILLIAMS COOL NEW COUNTRY WHAT INEED TO DO DAVE McLAUGHLIN Cowboy -Dixie Chicks Kenny Chesney BRUCE LEPERRE ME NEITHER YOUR EVERYTHING Big Deal -LeAnn Rimes You Like Me -Toby Keith Brad Paisley Keith Urban Best Day -Geo.Strait Small Stuff -Alabama Breathe -Faith Hill %)1KAT Back At One -Mark Wills Love Thing -Keith Urban Back At One -Mark Wills Smile -Lonestar Smile -Lonestar Back At One -Mark Wills Smile -Lonestar 88.5 FM Cowboy -Dixie Chicks What -Reba McEntire It Was -Chely Wright Only House -Martina McBride Best Friend -Tim McGraw NEWMARKET You Like Me -Toby Keith This Woman Needs -SheDaisy Bring It On -Chad Clinger Beer Thirty -Brooks & Dunn Best Friend -Tim McGraw Nine Minutes -Yankee Grey More -Ricke Tippe SCOTT CHAPMAN Back At One -Mark Wills Breathe -Faith Hill Girlfriend -Wilkinsons Ain't Got It -Thomas Wade Didn't Have To -Brad Paisley What -Reba McEntire Want A Man -Lace Best Day -Geo.Strait Best Day -Geo.Strait Beer Thirty -Brooks & Dunn Smoke Rings -Gary Allan Lessons -Tracy Lawrence You Like Me -Toby Keith It Was -Chely Wright Teach Her -Chris Cummings You Like Me -Toby Keith Been There -Black & Wariner Smoke Rings -Gary Allan Ready To Run -Dixie Chicks Cowboy -Dixie Chicks You Love Me -Faith Hill 1050 Gotta Do -Garth Brooks New Country FM 94.5 FM Smoke Rings -Gary Allan DURHAM cps CHET Matter Of Time -Jason Sellers PETE WALKER YORKTON CHETWYND Love Trip -Jerry Kilgore THE WAY YOU LOVE ME LISA ROBERTS ÇJNS Faith Hill DONNA McCORKELL TAKE THE MONEY & RUN NORTH BATTLEFORD THE WRECKIN' CREW Lessons -Tracy Lawrence Julian Austin Trini Triggs Back At One -Mark Wills DOUG HARRISON Pop A Top -Alan Jackson Breathe -Faith Hill Kiss 'em All -Lace Cowboy -Dixie Chicks IBelong -Trisha Yearwood Best Friend -Tim McGraw Teach her -Chris Cummings Tractor's Sexy -Kenny Chesney Only House -Martina McBride Cowboy -Dixie Chicks This Country -Shania Twain Girlfriend -Wilkinsons You Like Me -Toby Keith You Like Me -Toby Keith Back In -Julian Austin Best Friend -Tim McGraw Somebody Waits -Blue Rodeo This Woman Needs -SheDaisy Want A Man -Lace Breathe -Faith Hill Need To Do -Kenny Chesney Be Sure -Shirley Myers Something -Tim McGraw Because - Jo Dee Messina Change Her Mind -Johner Bros Best Day -Geo.Strait Take My Hand -Art Drayton Love Thing -Keith Urban Back At One -Mark Wills Teach Her -Chris Cummings Change Her Mind -Johner Bros. REGINA Only House -Martina McBride Been There -Black & Wariner You Gotta Do -Garth Brooks Daddy -Montgomery Gentry Best Day -Geo.Strait MARC STEVENSON 750 She's More -Andy Griggs Big Deal -LeAnn Rimes MAYBE SHE'LL CHANGE .. Johner Bros. CJVR Smile -Lonestar 7i-ylaeliest Cow*/ Cowboy -Dixie Chicks MELFORT Back At One -Mark Wills CAL GRATTON Only House -Martina McBride WORDS YOU CAN'T ... You Like Me -Toby Keith Jamie Warren This Woman Needs -She Daisy el el y7 Lessons -Tracy Learned Back At One -Mark Wills Best Day -Geo.Strait Cowboy -Dixie Chicks Daddy -Montgomery Gentry Best Day -Geo.Strait Teach Her -Chris Cummings Smile -Lonestar Ll odiÀ Only House -Martina McBride Teach Her -Chris Cummings Kiss 'Em All -Lace Lessons -Tracy Lawrence NEW COUNTRY Smoke Rings -Gary Allan VANCOUVER You Like Me -Toby Keith CANADIAN MARK PATRIC FLOWERS ON THE WALL -,(11,JET Eric Heatherly 105 You Gotta Do -Garth Brooks 5,011 Best Friend -Tim McGraw MUSIC WEEK PETERBOROUGH Rock This Country -Shania Twain BRIAN YOUNG Breathe - Faith Hill THE CHAIN OF LOVE Back At One -Mark Wills Clay Walker Only House -Martina McBride Hand -Tracy Byrd Special Issue You Love Me -Toby Keith Smile -Lonestar Cowboy -Dixie Chicks Back At One -Mark Wills Smile -Lonestar Breathe -Faith Hill Love Thino -Keith Urban Cowboy -Dixie Chicks This year's CMW issue promises to be one Best Day -Geo.Strait Best Friend -Tim McGraw of the biggest issues of the year. In addition "etti9ma Wm What -Reba McEntire Cotodry Didn't Have To -Brad Paisley to spotlighting this year's event, we will be seommtdowei Only House -Martina McBride elelhesas awl lisa Maim highlighting the career of Ross Reynolds who

TAKE THE MONEY & RUN Julian Austin will be inducted into the Hall Of Fame Fame. Smile -Lonestar Cowboy -Dixie Chicks Back At One -Mark Wills ISSUE DATE: You Like Me -Toby Keith MEDICINE HAT Best Friend -Tim McGraw March 6, 2000 Breathe -Faith Hill JAMES RICHARDS STREET DATE: Teach Her -Chris Cummings THE BLUES MAN Only House -Martina McBride Alan Jackson March 3, 2000 Best Day -Geo.Strait Cowboy -Dixie Chicks AD DEADLINE: Attention :Programmers & Back At One -Mark Wills Because -Jo Dee Messina NOON -March 1, 2000 Music Directors A Rose -Kenny Rogers Make Me Beg -Steve Holy Please submit at Top 10 playlists and Girlfriend -Wilkinsons For more information contact: hit picks before noon on Wednesdays Only House -Martina McBride Stan Klees The Middle -Diane Chase Fax to: This Woman Needs -SheDaisy 416-425-0258 416-425-8629 Bring It On -Chad Klinger ejloo HIT TRACKS er & where to find them Record Distributor Codes: Canada's Only National 100 Hit Tracks Survey BMG -N EMI -F Universal -J Indicates biggest mover Polygram -17) Sony -H Warner -P

TW LW WO FEBRUARY 21, 2000 1 1 11 WHAT A GIRL WANTS 35 29 19 BACK AT ONE 68 56 22 MAN! IFEEL LIKE A WOMAN Christina Aguilera -Self Titled Brian McKnight -Back At One Shania Twain -Come On Over RCA 67690 (CD Track) -N Motown 0121 537 082 (pro single) -J Mercury 314 536 003 (CD Track) -J 2 2 21 IKNEW ILOVED YOU 36 96 2 ALL THE SMALL THINGS 60 66 25 LARGER THAN LIFE Savage Garden -Affirmation Blink 182 -Enema Of The State Backstreet Boys -Millennium Columbia 63711 (pro single) -H MCA MCADE 119 50-J Jive 41672 (CO Track) -N 6 7 SHOW ME THE MEANING WEI 45 13 PUT YOUR LIGHTS ON 70 63 7 THIS GIFT Backstreet Boys -Millennium Santana feat. Everlast -Supernatural 98 Degrees -This Christmas Jive 41672 (CD Track) -N BMG 190802 (CD Track) -N Universal 012 153 918 (promo CD) -J 4 9 9 FADED 38 47 4 ONLY GOD KNOWS WHY 71 70 37 IF YOU HAD MY LOVE Soul Decision -No One Does It Better Kid Rock -Devil Without ACause Jennifer Lopez -On The Universal 314 542 068 (pro single) -J Atlantic 83119 (pm single) -P Work 69351 (pro single) -P 5 3 16 THEN THE MORNING COMES 39 31 6 WHEN THE HEARTACHE IS OVER 72 74 38 AMERICAN WOMAN Smash Mouth - Astro Lounge Tina Turner -24/7 Lenny Kravitz -Austin Powers:The Spy Who Shagged e Interscope 6601 (pro single) -J Virgin 23180 (CD Track) -F Maverick 47348 (COTrack) -P 6 7 16 THAT'S THE WAY IT IS 40 33 4 THE MESSENGER 73 77 37 GENIE IN A BOTTLE Celine Dion -All The Way .. ADecade Of Songs Tea Party -TRIPtych Christina Aguilera -Self Titled Epic 63760 (pro single) - hl EMI 96545 (pro single) -F RCA (CD Track) -N 7 4 18 HANGINAROUND 41 38 5 LET'S RIDE 74 80 2 WHEN Counting Crows -This Desert Life Choclair -Ice Cold Shania Twain -Come On Over (Remixes) Geffen 069 490 415 (pro single) -J Virgin 96597 (CD Track) -F Mercury/Universal -314-536-003-J 8 14 5 ALL IREALLY WANT 42 41 42 STEAL MY SUNSHINE 75 NEW ICAUGHT YOU CRYING Kim Lucas -All IReally Want Len -You Can't Stop The Bum Rush Jason AJIan -Self Titled Zomba 48216 (CD Track) -N Work 69528 (pro single) -H Popular (comp 30) -F leté 9 10 9 TAKE A PICTURE 43 47 20 IF IDIDN'T HAVE YOU 76 68 37 LAST KISS Filter -Title Of Record Amanda Marshall -Tuesdays Child Pearl Jam -No Boundries Warner Bros. 47388 (comp418( -P Epic 80380 (pro single) -H Epic 63653 -H 10 18 4 BYE BYE BYE 44 44 4 PURE SHORES 77 78 7 IF IEVER LOSE THIS HEAVEN 'N Sync -No Strings Attached All Saints -The Beach OST Philosopher Kings -One Night Stand Zomba 0124 144 168 (CD Track) -N Warner 31799 (Pro single) -P Columbia 80472 (comp92) -H 23 12 RHYHM DIVINE 45 35 7 FALLS APART 78 76 32 SCAR TISSUE Enrique Iglesias -Enrique Sugar Ray -14:59 Red Hot Chili Peppers -Califomication lnterscope 069 480 540 (pro single) -J Atlantic 83151 (pro single) -P Warner Bros. 47386 (pro single) -P 12 8 19 WAITING FOR TONIGHT 46 36 14 DON'T SAY YOU LOVE ME 79 71 57 LOVE SONG Jennnifer Lopez -On The M2M -Pokeman: The Fast Movie Sky -Piece of Paradise Work 69351 (CO Track) -H Atlantic 8326 (comp 414) -P EMI 58732 (pro single) -F 13 5 14 BLUE 47 50 12 SOMEBODY WAITS 80 85 28 SHE'S ALL IEVER HAD Eiffel 65 -All Stars 2000 Blue Rodeo -The Days In Between Ricky Martin -Ricky Martin Popular 820002 (pro single) -F WEA 80936 (CD Track) -P 192k C2/Columbia 69891 (pro single) -H 14 21 29 SMOOTH 48 46 24 (You Drive MeiCRAZY 81 82 22 THE ULTIMATE LOVE SONG Santana feat. Rob Thomas -Supernatural Britney Spears -Drive Me Crazy O.S.T. Gavin Hope -Anything Like Mine BMG 190802 (CO Track) -N Jive -Upcoming (pro single) -N Popular 83293 (CD Track) -F 15 11 21 INEED TO KNOW 49 39 15 BRAND NEW DAY 82 81 9 CANT CHANGE ME Marc Anthony -Marc Anthony Sting -Title Track Chits Cornell -Euphoria Morning Columbia 69726 (pro single) -H ABM 069 490 443 (pro single( -J Universal 069 490 041 (CD Track) -J 16 15 4 BRING IT ALL TO ME 50 NEW MOVE YOUR BODY 83 79 16 AMAZED Blaque -Self Titled Eiffel 65 -Europop Lonestar -Lonely Grill Columbia 68987 (pro single) -H Popular 820002 (CD Track) -F BNA 67762 (comp 51729) -N sEl 26 17 MEET VIRGINIA 51 48 16 WILL 2K 84 89 GET IT ON TONITE Train -Self Titled Will Smith -Willennium Montel Jordan -Get It On Tanise Sony 38052 (comp 90) -H Columbia 69985 (pro single) -J Del Soul 3124 546 7142-J 19 17 17 LEARN TO FLY 52 42 17 LOVE WINS EVERYTIME 85 83 2 IT FEELS SO GOOD loo Fighters -There Is Nothing Left To Lose McMaster &James -Self Titled Sonique -Hear My Cry RCA 67892 (pro single) -N VV (comp 561 -N Republic/Universal -0121562472-J 19 12 15 IWANNA LOVE YOU FOREVER 53 52 22 ALL IWANT 66 77 25 BLUE EYES BLUE Jessica Simpson -Sweet Kisses Sky -Piece Of Paradise Eric Clapton -Runaway Bride OST Columbia 69096 (pro single) -H EMI 94210 (CD Track) -F Columbia 69923 (Warner comp. 408) -H 20 16 9 THE GREAT BEYOND 54 60 9 L.A. SONG 87 75 23 ANGELS WOULD FALL R.E.M. -Man On The Moon OST. Beth Hart -Screaming For My Supper Melissa Etheridge -Breakdown Wanner Bros. 47483 (pro single) -P Lava 83192 (comp 418) -P Island 23452 WOsingle) -J 73 36 21 20 5 EVERYTHING YOU WANT 65 23 ARRIBA 88 SOMEDAY Vertical Horizon -Vertical Horizon Joee -Upcoming Sugar Ray -14:59 RCA 678182 (comp 581 -N Universal (pro single) -J Lava/Atlantic 83151 (CD Track) -P 22 25 21 BEFORE YOU 43 25 MAMBO #5 89 69 49 KISS ME Chantal Kreviazuk •Colour Moving And Still Lou Bega -A Little Bit Of Mambo Sixpence None The Richer -Self Titled Columbia 80391 (pro single) -H " RCA 67687 (promo CD) -N Squint/Columbia 7017032616 (pro single) -H 23 NEW CANT STOP 51 16 UNDERGROUND 90 87 34 BLACK BALLOON Jacksoul -Sleepless Moist -Mercedes Five And Dime Goo Goo Dolls -Dizzy Up The Girl ViK 68993 (pro single) -N at 57 EMI 96295 (comp 25) -F Warner 47058 (pro single) -P 24 37 4 DEAR LIE 58 57 45 SHE'S SO HIGH 91 90 71 SLIDE TLC -Fan Mail Tal Bachman -Self Titled Goo Goo Dolls -Dizzy Up The Girl BMG 26055 (pro single) -N Columbia 67956 (promo CD) -H Warner Bros-47058- (Pro siogie) -P 25 27 15 BEST OF ME 59 54 15 GIRL ON T.V. 92 94 57 EVERY MORNING Bryan Adams -The Best Of Me L.F.O. -Self Titled Sugar Ray -14:59 A&M/Universal 069 490 513 -J Arista 14605 (pro single) -N Atlantic 83151 (promo CD) -P 26 19 5 NEVER LET YOU GO 60 64 13 ANYWHERE BUT HERE 93 98 30 YOU'VE GOT A WAY Third Eye Blind -Blue k.d. Lang -Anywhere But Here O.S.T. Shania Twain -Come On Over Waner Bros 62415 (pro single) -P Atlantic 83234 (comp 413) -P Mercury 314 536 003 (comp 9993) -J 27 13 13 SHAKE YOUR BON BON 61 67 16 HUMAN 94 91 14 17 AGAIN Ricky Martin -Ricky Martin Distinct Nature -Rhythm Nature Eurythmics -Peace Columbia 69891 (pro single) -H Hi Bias/Attic (comp 99-07) RCA 895622 (pro single) -N 28 34 11 THAT IWOULD BE GOOD 62 31 BAILAMOS 95 84 9 IF IFALL /kiwis Morissette -MIV Unplugged Enrique Iglesias -Enrique Tara MacLean -Passenger Maverick 47589 (CD Track) -P " Interscope/Universal 0517 (pm single) -J Nettwerk 30144 (pro single) -F eto 29 28 5 SUN IS SHINING 63 58 27 THERE SHE GOES 96 92 17 SUGARCANE Bob Madey vs. Funkstar Deluxe -Juicy Beats 2 Sixpence None Richer -Self Titled Wide Mouth Mason -Where IStarted Attic/Oasis 6107 (pro single) Squint/Columbia 7032 (CO Track) -H WEA 26739 (CD Track) -P 30 40 6 TRICKY, TRICKY 64 53 32 UNPRETTY 97 88 9 IF YOU SLEEP Lou Begs -A Little Bit Of Mambo TLC -Fan Mail Tal Bachman - Tal Bachman RCA 67887 (CD Track) -N BMG 26055 (CD Track) -iv Columbia 67956 (comp 93) -H j 31 24 18 GET IN LINE e 65 49 22 ANGELS 98 86 17 FEEL IT TURN Barenaked Ladies -King Of The Hill O.S.T. Robbie Williams -The Ego Has Landed Great Big Sea -Turn Elektra 62441 (comp 412) P C,apitoVRW 977267 (pro single) -F WEA 27734 (CD Track) -P 32 22 21 ICE CREAM 55 24 HEARTBREAKER 99 97 41 CALL AND ANSWER Barenaked Ladies -Stunt/ED IV Soundtrack Sarah McLachlan -Mirrorball " Mariah Carey -Mariah Neuwerk 67003 (pro single) -F Columbia 63800 (pro single) -H Reprise 46963 (comp 395) P j 33 30 13 WEIGHTLESS 59 23 MISERY 100 93 2 WHATCHA GOT See Spot Run -Title Track The Moffatts -Chapter 1:A New Beginning Carlos Morgan -Whatcha Got Loggerhead 697 421 912 (comp 99257) -J tea " EMI 97939 (pro single) -F MCA UMD 81054-J 34 32 4 FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY... Britney Spears -Baby, One More Time Jive 41651 (CD Track) -N RPM - Monday February 21, 2000 -9 COUNTRY Jamie Warren is expected to chart quickly with Julian Austin is on the move. Take The Money his latest TooHip single, Just Not The Same, the & Run, acover of Steve Miller's hit (RPM -July title track of his new album. The new single is for Beverley Mahood. Gracie was also notified that 31/76), is the most added this week. The single, included on aCD compilation, now at country radio, he was one of 15 artists chosen from hundreds of which is included on Back In Your Life, his latest containing all of Warren's single releases from two applicants to showcase at Festival and Events ViK CD, enters the chart at #42. The track was of his past albums, Just Not The Same and Fallen Ontario which will take place in Hamilton, Ontario produced by Daniel LeBlanc. Angel. Also included is aspecial bonus track of Too from March 9through 12. Michelle Wright makes chart news with her latest Hip For The Room which was released on his NFL Faith Hill holds at #1 with Breathe, the title track single ISurrender. Written by Wright and Eric Silver, Country album. The new single will be followed by from her Warner Bros CD which she produced with the new single enters the chart at #73. Wright gets two videos. Watch for the continuing story of Words Bryon Gallimore. Faith's new single, The Way You credit for half the lyrics and music which works out You Can't Take Back on CMT. Contact Beth Warren Love Me, enters the chart at #64. to two-parts Cancon. The new single follows her at 519-725-6548 ([email protected]). current charter When IFound You, now descending Patricia Conroy looks good with her new single John Gracie was in Toronto with wife Andree, the chart (#72) after 24 weeks. Both tracks are Wild As The Wind, capturing achart position at #80, regarded as one of the most aggressive promoters included on her Greatest Hits CD produced by Silver first week on. The song was written by Jim Foster from Canada's Atlantic provinces. Gracie, who won and released on the Windham Hill (BMG) label. of the '70s rock band Fosterchild. The track is this year's ECMA 2000 Male Artist of the Year, included on Conroy's upcoming Greatest Hits Randy J. Martin hits the chart with his latest single performed the national anthems of Canada and the package distributed by Shoreline. She Knows What She Wants which was written by US at the Toronto Maple Leafs/Boston Bruins game Martin and Jamie Warren. The track, which enters (Feb. 16) at the Air Canada Centre. The Toronto Paul Brandt has the biggest jumper this week. the chart at #81, is three-parts Cancon (MAL) Anya trip also gave Andree the opportunity to work on Sycamore Tree jumps up to #19 from #34 after only Wilson is handling the promotion for the single another project, promoting Gracie's upcoming three weeks. The single was written by Brandt and through her Toronto-based Promotion & Publicity single/video, What's This Love Coming To, the next Steve Rosen. There was some confusion as to what firm. single from his Identify CD and the follow-up to If Cancon properties the single has, but apparently it COUNTRY continued on page 22 You Burn That bridge (#46). The video is being shot has three-parts (MAL). The new single follows It's in Toronto with director Mike Lavelle of Toad A Beautiful Thing, now descending the chart (#86). Pictures/Good Call Productions who did the same Both tracks are included on his CD That's The Truth. -y II e VIDEO & INSTANT TOP FORTY elely 1. Cowboy -Dixie Chicks À C4DIEMPTIF13?" 2. Found You -Michelle Wright Ll àà [,- Indicates biggest mover 3. Back At One -Mark Wills 4. Daddy -Montgomery Gentry 5. Beer Thirty -Brooks & Dunn TW LW WO February 21, 2000 MAPL: Indicates album has some Cancan 6. Teach Her -Chris Cummings 1 1 115 SHANIA TWAIN Ea 30 76 THE WILKINSONS 7. Smile -Lonestar Come On Over Nothing But Love Mercury/Universal-314-536-003-J Giant-24699-P 8. Because -Jo Dee Messina 2 2 11 FAITH HILL 22 23 11 CHARLIE MAJOR Breathe 444 9. Right Here -Charlie Major Warner Bros-47373-P Dead Reckoning/Oasis-0015 10. Breathe -Faith Hill 5 32 LONESTAR 23 21 15 CLINT BLACK Lonely Grill D'Iectrified 11. Somebody Waits -Blue Rodeo BNA-67762-N RCA-67823-N 12. Rock This Country -Shania Twain 4 3 13 LEANN RIMES 24 NEW VVYNONNA JUDD Self-titled New Day Dawning 13. In The Middle -Diane Chase Curh/EMI-77947-F Mercury/Universal-314 541 067-J 14. IBelong -Trisha Yearwood 4 21 DIXIE CHICKS 25 18 47 KENNY CHESNEY FtY Everywhere We Go 15. Enough Said -Geo.Canyon Monument-69678-H BNA-67655-N 6 6 13 ALAN JACKSON 26 25 11 THE MAVERICKS 16. Only House -Martina McBride Under The Influence Super Colossal Smash Hits Of The '90s 17. Sunshine -Farmer's Daughter Arista Nashville-1 8892-N Mercury-088 170 112-J 7 8 5 BLUE RODEO 27 28 28 GEORGE JONES 18. Girlfriend -Wilkinsons Days In Between Cold Hard Truth WEA-80936-P Asylum- 62368-P 19. My Baby -Mavericks 8 16 2 COUNTRY HEAT 2000 28 24 13 MICHELLE WRIGHT 20. Smoke Rings -Gary Allan The Greatest Hits Collection Various Artists •417,) BMG-743-2171-1507-N 1! Arista-18906-N 21. You Came -Tara Lyn Hart 9 12 103 DIXIE CHICKS 29 NEW YANKEE GREY 22. Ain't Got It -Thomas Wade Wide Open Spaces Untamed Monument-68195-H Monument-69085-H 23. She's More -Andy Griggs 10 10 20 MARTINA McBRIDE 30 34 35 DWIGHT YOAKAM Emotion Last Chance: Greatest Hits 24. Walking Set -Seanachie RCA/BMG-67824-N Reprise-47389-P 25. No Mercy -Ty Herndon 11 7 38 TIM McGRAW 31 29 13 FARMER'S DAUGHTER Place In The Sun Best Of 26. Carlene -Phil Vassar Curb-77942-F Universal-53957-J 27. Make Me Beg -Steve Holy 12 9 5 MARK WILLS 32 RE 115 SHANIA TWAIN Permanently The Woman In Me 28. Heart -Jessica Andrews Mercury-314-546-296-J Mercury-314 522 B86-J 17 17 GARTH BROOKS 33 32 64 GARTH BROOKS 29. Nine Minutes -Yankee Grey In The Life Of Chris Gaines Double Live 30. Ghost Riders -Barrage Capitol Nashville-20051-F Capitol 97424 -F 14 15 36 PAUL BRANDT 34 26 35 SHEDAISY 31. Big Deal -LeAnn Rimes That's The Truth The Whole Shebang Reprise-47319-P Lyric Street/Universal-65002-J 32. More -Rick Tippe 3111 19 30 BRAD PAISLEY 35 36 10 TOBY KEITH 33. You Like Me -Toby Keith Who Needs Pictures How Do You Like Me Now? Arista Nashville-18871-N Dreamworks/Universal-450964-J 34. Pickup Truck -Jim Witter 16 11 8 REBA McENTIRE 36 39 31 KENNY ROGERS 35.1 Come From -Reese Klaiber So Good Together She Rides Wild Horses MCA-088 170 119-J Navarre Canada-30004-F 36. Ordinary -Jeanette O'Keefe 17 13 14 NEW COUNTRY 6 37 31 35 CHELY WRIGHT 37. Don't Know -Steve Fox Various Artists Single White Female WEA-38018-P MCA Nashville-70052-J 38. Prayer - Raye and Manchester 18 22 14 LACE 38 37 17 RANDY TRAVIS Self-titled A Man Ain't Made Of Stone 39. This Woman Needs -SheDaisy 143/Warner Bros-47449-P Dreamworks-004-450-1192-J 40. All Things -Yankee Grey 19 20 23 ANNE MURRAY 39 33 7 COUNTRY HITS OF THE '70s What AWonderful World Various Artists BREAKOUT VIDEO EMI-20932-F EMI-57366-F 20 14 8 GARY ALLAN 40 38 20 BROOKS It DUNN Jimmy's Got A Girlfriend -Wilkinsons Smoke Rings In The Dark Tight Rope MCA Nashville-088 170 191-j Arista-88952-N PICK HIT How Do You Like Me Now -Toby Keith The COUNTRY 100 or' Canada's Only National WO Country Survey Artist/Album Title/Where to find it (Songwriter) Producer (Label) Record Distributor Codes: 00ge.— indicates biggest/7 mover I"' BMG -N EMI -F Universal -J Polygram - Sony -H Warner -P

TW LW WO February 21, 2000 1 1 20 BREATHE 35 37 6 DREAM VACATION 69 58 21 WHEN ISAID IDO Faith Hill/Tide track/comp 412-P Sean Hogan/Highjacked/CD track Clint Black/Diectrified/pro single-N (H.Lamar/S.Bentley) EGallimore/F.Hill Marner Bros) (S.Hogan) R.Hutt/S.Hogan (Barnstorm) (C.Black) C.Black (RCA) 2 2 19 SMILE 36 20 18 LONG GONE AND FORGOTTEN 70 78 3 THE FUN OF YOUR LOVE Lonestar/Lonely Grill/pro single-N John Landry/Tale track/CD track Jennifer Day/Self-titled/Pro single-N (C.Lindsey/K.Follesé) /0.Huff (BNA) (J.Landry/R.Baker) n/a ESt (A.Roboff/B.N.Chapman/1Day( R.Byrne (BNA) 3 3 16 COWBOY TAKE ME AWAY 37 38 6 IDON'T LOVE EASILY 71 73 8 WHAT INEED Dixie Chicks/fly/CD track-H Brent McAthey/Believe In Me/CD track Julie Reeves/It's All About Time/CD track-F (M.SeideVM.Hummon) B.Chancey/P.Worley (Monument) (K.Floert/T.A.Ross/L.Floen) K.Floen/B.McAthey (Arial) IM.Green) S.Hendricks (Virgin) 4 4 16 MY BEST FRIEND 38 30 12 LET'S MAKE LOVE 72 53 24 WHEN IFOUND YOU Tim McGraw/Everywhere/CD track-F Faith Hill elm McGraw/Breathe/CD track-P Michelle Wright/Greatest Hits Collection/pro single-N ) (A.Mayo/B.Luther) Gallimore/Stroud/McGraw (Curb) (Lindsey/Green/Luther/Mayo) B.Gallimore/F.Hill Warner Brus) 1M.Wright/D.Deviller/S.Hosein) E.Silver (BMG) 8 14 BACK AT ONE 39 41 15 BRING IT ON 73 NEW ISURRENDER Mark Wills/Permanently/CD track-J Chad Klinger/Self-titled/pro single Michelle Wright/Greatest Hits/Pro single-N (B.McKnight) C.Chamberlain (Mercury) (C.Klinger) D.Sams ICK) eee (M.Wright/E.Silver) E.Silver )Windham Hill) 6 9 6 ROCK THIS COUNTRY 40 24 21 WALION' IN THE SUNSHINE 74 82 2 SOMEBODY WAITS Shania Twain/Come On Over/pro single-J Farmer's Daughter/The Best Of ... /pro single-J Blue Rodeo/Days In Between/pro single-P (S.Twain/R.J.Lange) R.J.Lange Mercury) (Kostas/J.Hanna) T.Rudner (Universal) (G.Keelor/J.Cuddy) Blue Rodeo/T.Shoemaker )WEA) 10 7 THAT'LL TEACH HER 41 23 24 HE DIDN'T HAVE TO BE 84 2 ITHINK YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL Chris Cummings/Lonesomeville/comp 419I-P Brad Paisley/Who Needs Pictures/oro single-N Shane Minor/Serf-titled/pro single-J (C.Cummings/G.Burr) R.Scott/J.E.Norman (WEA) (R.Paisley/K.Lovelace) F.Rogers (Arista) (S.Diamond/M.Derni) D.Huff (Mercury) 8 7 16 TOUGH AS A PICKUP TRUCK 42 NEW TAKE THE MONEY Er RUN 76 57 8 IWILL BE Jim Witter/All My Life/CD track-F Julian Austin/Back In Your Life/pro single-N Lila McCann/Something In The Air/comp 419)-P (J.Witter/D.Martin) C.Howard (Curb/EMI) IS.Millerl D.LeBlanc (T.Leah/B.Farrell) M/Spiro (Asylum) 9 16 12 HOW DO YOU LIKE ME NOW 43 50 7 IJUST DON'T KNOW ANYMORE 76 51 25 LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE T0bY Keith/Title track/CD track-J Steve Fox/Self-titled/CD track Clay Walker/Title track/comp 408-1' (T.Keith/C.Cannon) J.Stroud/T.Keith (Dreamyyorks) IS.Fox/J.McCoy) S.Fox (AMI) (G.NicholsorVA.Shamblin) D.Johnson/C.Walker (Giant 10 5 23 SMOKE RINGS IN THE DARK 44 40 19 YOU BETTER BE SURE 77 49 23 BACK IN YOUR LIFE Gary Man/Tide track/Pro single-J Shirley Myers/There Will Come A Day/CD track-P pie Julian Austin/Title track/pro single-N (R.Rutherford/H.Robert) T.Brown/.M.Wright (MCA) (S.Myers/R.Nicholson) K.Olsen/P.Leggett (Stony Plain) (J.Austin/D.LeBlanc) D.LeBlanc (ViKl 11 12 12 LOVE'S THE ONLY HOUSE 45 47 21 IT'S A LOVE THING 86 2 LETS MAKE SURE WE KISS GOODBYE Martina McBride/Emotion/CD track-N Keith Urban/Self-titled/pro single-F Vince GilVUpcoming/pro single-J (T.Douglas/P.Cason) M.McBride/P.Worley (RCA) (K.Urtan/M.Powell) M.Rollings (Capitol) (1.1.Mae) T.Brown (MCA) 12 11 16 IN THE MIDDLE OF SOMETHING 46 46 11 IF YOU BURN THAT BRIDGE 79 80 3 I'VE FORGOTTEN HOW YOU FEEL Diane Chase/Tide track/pro single John Gracie/Identity/CD track Sonya Isaacs/Self-titled/Pro single-J (S.Fes/J.Smith) J.R.Hutt (Spin) (S.Longacre/R.Wold) J.Gracie/R.Biilard (Grey Seal IS.Isaacs/K.Sewell) V.Gill (Lyric Street) 18 11 LESSONS LEARNED 47 48 4 MAYBE SHE'LL CHANGE HER MIND 80 NEW WILD AS THE WIND Tracy Lawrence/Title track/comp 416-P Johner Brothers/The Perfect Life/comp 419-P Patricia Conroy/Greatest Hits/Pro single 41,1 (Lawrence/Nelson/Boone) Lawrence/AndersorVCarr (Atlantic) (B.Johner( K.Johner/B.McKay/B.Johner I/1/EA) /Me (J.Fosterl B.Funk/R.Schnaars (Shoreline) 14 15 13 MORE WHERE THAT CAME FROM 48 52 5 SHE'S MORE 81 NEW YOU AND ME AND LOVE . Rick Tippe/Shiver 'n Shake/CD track Andy Griggs/Self-titled/CD track-N Randy J.Martin/Beyond/pro single pp (R.Tippe( R.Tippe/C.Rolin/R.A.Harvey (Moon Tan) (L.Hengber/A.Crosby) D.Malloy/J.G.Smith (RCA) Ifi.J.Martin/J.Warren) S.Baggett (Fleet Music) 15 14 22 WHAT DO YOU SAY 49 56 4 ANOTHER NINE MINUTES 82 77 14 FOREVER IN YOUR EYES Reba McEntire/So Good Together/pro single-J Yankee Grey/Untamed/comp 355-H Desert Reign/Title track/pro single (M.Dulaney/N.Thrasherl D.Malloy/R.McEntire )MCA( (Douglas/Crain/Baleen) Orrall/Leo Monument) (C.Pauly/S.Chez/B.Harder/J.Dayle) Desert Reign (Pinelake) 16 0 20 POP ATOP 50 25 21 THE QUITT1N. KIND 83 NEW WHEN I'M DRINKIN' Alan Jackson/Under The Influence Joe Diffie/A Night To Remember/pro single-H John Curtis Sampson/You Got It/CD track (N.Stuckey) K.Stegall (Arista) (Hoganglarnhart/Sanders1 Cook/Wilson (Epic) (J.C.Sampson) J.C.Sampson (Gemstone) 21 5 THE BEST DAY 51 45 14 BOOM 84 79 2 NO MERCY George Strait/Latest Greatest Straitest/pro single-J Denise Murray/Under The Moan/pro single Ty Herndon/Steam/pro single-H (C.ChamperlaineDillonl I.Brown/G.Strail (MCA) ID.Murray/C.Melansonl J.Nystrom (Loggerhead) ID.Morgan/T.Cerney/S.A.Davis) J.Scaife (Epic) 1111 22 14 BECAUSE YOU LOVE ME 52 42 30 HOME TO YOU 85 63 18 IWANT A MAN Jo Dee Messina/Lesson In Leaving/pro single-F John Michael Montgomery/Title track/comp 404)-P Lace/Self-titled/comp 412-P (J.S.Sherrill/Kostas) T.McGraw/B Gallimore (Curb) (A.Smit1VS.Light) G.Fundis (Atlantic) (Giles/Nichols/Godard) D.Foster (143) 19 34 3 SYCAMORE TREE 66 22 IT WAS 86 69 22 ITS A BEAUTIFUL THING Paul Brandt/That's The Truth/CD track-P ply Chely Wright/Single White Female/pro single-J Paul Eirandtfr hat's The Truth/comp 410-P (P.Brandt/S.Rosenl C.Farren (Reprise) (G.Burr/N1.Wright) Brown/Cannon/Wilson (MCA) (J. Steele/C.Wiseman) C.Farren (Reprise) 20 13 15 BEER THIRTY 54 61 5 WHERE ICOME FROM 87 83 13 NOWHERE FAST Brooks bDunn/Tight Rope/pro single-N Reese Klaiber/Title track/CD track Printers Alley/Upcoming/pro single (R.Dunn/T.McBride) B.Gallimore/R.Dunn/K.Brooks (Arista) (R.Klaiber) D.Pomeroy (RK) (Ingram/Kellett/Baldwin/Sly/McCullough) Same (Golden Eagle) 27 7 JIMMY'S GOT A GIRLFRIEND 65 5 UNBREAKABLE HEART 88 85 29 ILOVE YOU The Wilkinsons/Upcoming/comp 419-P Jessica Andrewskleart Shaped World/pro single-J Martina McBride/Runaway Bride OST/pro single-N (Smith/HarbinfivIcDonald) (Giant) (8.Tench) B.Gallimore (Dreamworks( (T.Hyler/A.Follese/K.Follese( M.McBride/P.Worley (Columbia) 22 17 18 RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW 56 54 20 SHE THINKS MY TRACTOR'S SEXY 86 72 15 GOD GAVE ME YOU Charlie Maror/444/CD track (Oasis) Kenny Chesney/Everywhere We Go/pro single-N Bryan White/Flow Lucky IAm/CD track-P (C.Major) C.Ntajor/H.Stinson (Dead Reckoning) fip (J.Collins/P.Overstreet) B.Cannon/N.Wilson (BNA) (J.Houston/A.Goldmark/J.D.Hicks) D.Huff (Asylum) 28 3 KISS TM ALL 57 59 16 DON'T MAKE ME BEG 90 91 8 A COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE (Y2K Versil Lace/Self-titled/comp 419-P Steve Holy/Upcoming/pro single-F Chad Brock w/Hank Wms. Jr. Et Geo.Jones/comp 419- IRegan/Pennigl D.Foster (143/Warner Bros) (F.Rogers) W.C.Rimes (Curb) (H.VVilliarns Jr.) NWilson/B.Cannon (Warner Bros) 33 4 SAVE ME 58 62 13 CAN'T NOBODY LOVE YOU (Like ... 91 76 21 DON'T LIE Tara Lyn Hart/Self-titled/comp 355-H Wynonna/Upcoming/pro single-J Trace Adkins/More/Pro single-F (Hart/Drapereluilico) J.Leo (Epic) (D.Orton/C.Majes1d) J.Stroud (Mercury) IC Biggers/F.Rogers) P.Worley (Capitol) 25 26 21 PUT YOUR HAND IN MINE 59 60 6 ME AND MAXINE 92 88 8 TWENTIETH CENTURY Tracy Byrd/It's About Time/pro single-J Sammy Kershaw/Maybe Not TonighVcomp 99286-J Alabama/Title track/pro single-N (S.EwingM.W.Barber) B.J.Walker Jr. (RCA) (G.Bradberry/M.Lunn) K.Stegal) (Mercury) (C.Cummings/D.Schlitz) D.Cook/Alabama (RCA) 26 36 17 SMALL STUFF 60 NEW COULDN'T LAST A MOMENT 93 as is HERE COMES MY BABY Alabama/Twentieth Century/pm single-N Collin Raye/TBD/pro single-H Mavericks/Greatest Hits '90s/pro single-J IM.Collie/liKanter/E.Stevens) D.Cook/Alabama (RCA) (D.Wells/J.Steelel D.Huff/C.Raye (Epic) (C.Stevens) P.Malo/D.Cook (Mercury) EN 32 21 THIS WOMAN NEEDS 61 55 17 COME ON OVER 94 71 24 STUFF THAT MATTERS SheDaisy/The Whole Shellang/pro single-J Shania Twain/Title track/Pro singlet,' r"641 Tara Lyn Hans/Self-titled/pro single-H lOsborn,Bakerklarringtonl DHuff (Lyric Street) (S.Twain/R.J.Lange) R.J.Lange (Mercury) (D.Martin) J.Leo (Epic) 28 29 14 CARLENE 62 70 3 REAL LIVE WOMAN 95 93 36 YOU'VE GOT AWAY Phil Vassar/Phil Vassar Trisha Yearwood/fitle track/pro single-J Shania Twain/Come On Over/comp 9993-J IP.Vassar/t.Black/R.M.Bourke) B.Gallimore (Arista) (B.Cryner) G.Fundis/T.Yearwood )MCA) (S.Twain/R.J.Lange) R.J.Lange (Mercury) 29 43 4 DO WHAT YOU GOTTA DO 63 64 4 AWONDERFUL LIFE 96 94 26 NOTHING BUT LOVE (Standing ...) Garth Brooks/Severe/pro single-F Joel Feeney/Self-titied/comp99286-J The Willtinsonsffitle track/comp 407-P (P.Flynn) A.Reynolds (Capitol) Ise Wilkinson/Burr) Hazelton/Javitson/Johnson (Giant) refè 30 35 13 IF YOU AIN'T GOT IT NEW TUHEFe"eYILi WAYniversall YOU LOVE ME 97 95 44 AMAZED Faith Hill/Breathe/comp 422-P Lonestar/Lonely GrilVcomp 62)-N Thomas Wade/Lucky 13/pro single 64 (T.Wade/T.Taylor) T.Wade (Rockit Boy) we (K.Follese/M.Delaney) B.Gallimore/F.Hill (Warner Bros) (M.Green/A.Mayo/C.Lindsey) D.Huff (BNA) 31 31 11 DADDY WON'T SELL THE FARM 65 07 8 I'M DIGGIN IT 98 87 20 ALL THINGS CONSIDERED Montgomery Gentry/Tattoos 8Scars/CD track-H Alecia Elliott/Self-titled/comp 99286-J Yankee Grey/Untamed/pro single-H (S.Fox/11.Branda) J.Scaile (Columbia) (0.Burgess/M.McCordl T.Brown/J.Teague (MCA) (TI-tart) R.Thomas/J.Leo/R.E.Orrall (Monument) 5 BEEN THERE 66 75 15 BUY MEA ROSE 99 96 29 ORDINARY LOVE Clint Black /w Steve Warinerelectrified/pro single-N Kenny Rogers/She Rides Wild Horses/CD track-J Shane Minor/Self-titled/pro single -J (C.Black) C.Black (RCA) (J.Funk/E.Hickenl000er) Rogers/McKell/Maher (Drmwrks) 18.DiPiero/D.Truman/C VVisemanl DHuff )Mercury( 33 19 23 BIG DEAL 68 68 6 TAKE MY HAND 100 98 31 I'M ALREADY TAKEN LeAnn Rimes/Self-titled/pro single-F Art Dayton/No Strings Attached/CD track Steve Wanner/Two Teardrops/comp 16-F (A.Anderson/J.Steele( 1/11.C.Rimes (Curb) (A.Dayton) F.K.Petersen/E.Gabrielli (AME) (T.Ryan/S.Wariner) S.Wariner (Capitol) 39 11 LITTLE BLACK DRESS Duane Steele/This Is The Life/CD track-J tetipp ID.Steele/T.Taylor) S.Bogard/M D.Clute (Mercury) RPM - Monday February 21, 2000 -11

Warren Zevon, with upcoming releases due from The Charlatans UK are firmed for April 5at The What's Marah, Steve Earle and Spooks. Artemis, which was Warehouse, with guests Stereophonics. The founded by former Mercury president Danny Charlatans have just released their latest album, Us Happenning Goldberg, is distributed in Canada by Sony. And Us Only, led by the first single, My Beautiful Electric Circus will move to Parliament Hill on Friend. Stereophonics, who recently opened for Our Lady Peace on their cross-country tour, are Feb. 19, with a special live broadcast to help Aqua, who's sophomore release Aquarius is due in promoting their Performance And Cocktails album. celebrate Winterlude 2000 in Ottawa. The show will stores Feb. 28th, will make a special in-store run live on MuchMusic and CityTV between 9:30 St. Patrick's Day partiers may want to check out appearance at the Bramelea City Centre's Music pm and 11 pm ET, hosted by Juliette Powell, with The Warehouse on March 17th, which will feature World location on Feb. 29th at 6 pm. The group MusiquePlus' Varda acting as co-host. Featured on a 10th anniversary performance by The Mahones, made a similar appearance in December of '97, the Circus that night will be Basement Jaxx, Soul along with guests the Irish Descendants and The Real attracting over 3,000 fans. Aqua's debut album, Searcher (featuring Thea Austin), Duane Harden, McKenzies. The Mahones, who were formed on St. Aquarium, sold more than one million copies in and NY DJ Erick Morillo and Ottawa DJ Martin Paddy's day in 1990, are promoting their latest effort, Canada, making this country the #1 Aqua territory Villeneuve. The Hellfire Club Sessions. in the world, even ahead of their native Denmark. Red hot Eiffel 65 are coming to Montreal, for a The Whitlams, who are currently touring the Opera great Placido Domingo will perform at special show at the Club 2000 on March 30th. Eiffel country with Blue Rodeo, will make aseparate stop the Air Canada Centre on April 28th, accompanied 65 are the biggest dance act in the world right now, at Lee's Palace on March 9th, with guests Tegan & by Symphony Canada. Domingo has made more led by their #1 dance hit, Blue. Sara. The Whitlams' Eternal Nightcap album has than 100 recordings, and appeared in 116 roles, the become the most successful indic release in most by any tenor in history. Tickets for this, his The new Smashing Pumpkins single, Australian history, reaching triple platinum status, only Canadian appearance this year, are available Everlasting Gaze, is available for free authorized and earning the band three 1998 ARIA (the via Ticketmaster, with prices ranging from $55 to download at HIVIV.com until Feb. 29th. This is the Australian Juno) Awards, including best group, song $1,000. There are also special VIP tickets, including first single from the Pumpkins' upcoming new (No Aphrodisiac) and indic release. apost-concert black-tie dinner with Domingo at the album, Machina/the machines of God, which is due Royal York Hotel, which are available by contacting in stores on the 29th. Also, fans who order the new D'Angelo is ripping up the charts with his Attila Glatz Concert Productions, at 416-323-1403. Pumpkins album via HMV.com between now and sophomore release, Voodoo, which debuted at #40 the 29th will receive a free six-track sampler of on the RPM 100 CDs chart (Feb. 14). The R&B/ The Tragically Hip has finished recording its new previously unreleased songs. soul artist will be at Massey Hall on March 29th, album, which is expected to be released this summer. with guest Mos Def. Former Odds member Steven Drake is mixing the J.D. Moffatt has joined Claudia Staines on the MIX new album with the band. According to the band's 106 (Owen Sound) morning show. Moffatt Chantal Kreviazuk, who picked up apair of Juno website, "We want to get this record out as soon as previously worked out of stations in Newmarket nominations for her latest Sony release, Colour possible so our record companies are looking at a (ON), Newfoundland, Ottawa and Barrie. Moffatt Moving And Still, recently completed a cross- release date in late May or early June." and Staines can be heard 6am -10 am every Monday Canada tour. However, the Winnipeg native will to Friday. return for a pair of intimate performances at the House Of Blues Entertainment Inc. was Centrepointe Theatre on March 14 and 15, as well granted an injunction by the Ontario Superior Court Former Bauhaus frontman Peter Murphy will as aMarch 17 date at Hamilton Place. of Justice, temporarily preventing Labatt from be at The Guvenunent on March 17th, with guest staging musical performances as part of its beer Mercan Dede. Murphy, dubbed 'the godfather of Musicians of the National Ballet of Canada marketing efforts. House Of Blues filed a lawsuit goth-rock', last appeared in Toronto in '98 with a announced last week that they're in alegal strike last September, seeking $10.6 million in damages reunited Bauhaus at the Warehouse. Bauhaus were position as of Feb. 16. The principal issue for the from Labatt. The injunction will be in effect until considered one of the forebearers of the entire goth National Ballet Orchestra is their low wage scale, the lawsuit is decided, effectively preventing Labatt music movement, and heavily influenced bands such and a recent management proposal for a 10% from staging music performances during the peak as Sisters Of Mercy and The Cult. Murphy's solo reduction in orchestra services in the 2000-2001 summer months. Labatt's BCL Entertainment Corp. career began with the 1986 release Should The season. The orchestra has seen their wages reduced was sold to House Of Blues (then-Universal World Fail To Fall Apart, followed by '88's Love by 13% since 1995. Hysteria. His most recent release was the EP Recall Concerts Canada)in 1996, with one of the provisions Brian Rudy's song Nietzschean Slip, from his in 1998. being that Labatt wouldn't stage concerts for 10 independent Divided Man album, was a recent years. Labatt contends that their musical Xfm in Smith's Falls presented a cheque for finalist in the Unisong International Songwriting performances weren't 'concerts', since only contest $5,000 to the Smith's Falls Bears Fire Equipment Competition. Rudy is one of several artists appearing winners were in attendance, and no tickets were sold. Fund. The presentation was made by the morning at the Tranzac Club (292 Brunswick Ave.) on Feb. They contend that the non-competition agreement team of Mauler and The Rush to Smith's Falls Bears 25 in what is. dubbed as a 'Concert for a busted doesn't extend to its multi-faceted advertising coach Michael McLean. The Bears lost $50,000 guitar'. Rudy will also be part of the Origins Live campaign, which includes live music. Labatt is worth of their hockey equipment in at Feb. 2fire at Recording Series, being taped March 2and 3at the considering an appeal of the court's decision. the Smith's Falls Memorial Community Centre. Poor Alex Theatre. Cori Ferguson has been hired to handle Canadian Trumar Communications stations Classical 96.3 Sarah McLachlan has been slated to perform on publicity for the recently-formed Artemis Records and 103.1 FM are now online. The new website, the Academy Awards, which take place March 26th label. Ferguson will handle all press servicing, www.classical96fm.com, will feature station history, in LA. McLachlan will perform the song When She materials coordination and interview scheduling for features on the on-air hosts, program schedules, Loved Me, written by Randy Newman, and taken artists on Artemis and its distributed labels. Current music news, entertainment billboards, real audio and from the Toy Story 2soundtrack. The track has been Artemis releases include albums from Kittie and more. In addition to the aforementioned site, 'net nominated for best original song. surfers can also connect via www.cfmxfm.com and MOUNT 'N SEAL www.classical103fm.com. THOMAS L. SANDLER TORONTO'S SOURCE FOR Boundless Entertainment's annual Canadian Music Week showcase will take place at the Rivoli SHRINK1NRAP FRAMING! on March 2. The evening will feature performances by Soap Opera, Figure Four, The China White, Photographer Mindless Self Indulgence, Butta Babees and 15% OFF Battershell. Proceeds from the evening will go to to the Music WI TH Leave Out Violence (L.O.V.E.). Meanwhile, Bad Industry THIS Blood will perform at the Rivoli on March 3, promoting their latest CD Nobody Likes Me. And AD! another band in the Boundless stable, Blank Stare, are re-mixing and re-releasing their last album, Burned And Betrayed. The group will play the Civic Arena in Haliburton on Feb. 18, and aTBA venue 10 Brentcliffe Road, Toronto 31 Brock Avenue, Studio 107 in North Bay on Feb. 19. Blank Stare will also Toronto, Ontario M6K 2K9 (416) 423-9975 perform with Agent Orange at the El Mocambo on March 12. 416-534-5299 ThelingtrTrade Event For The al Music Hi" In

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OAB President's Awards Luncheon 12:45pm -2:30pm A celebration of the best in broadcasting, featuring the OAB Awards, a Keynote Address by MIT Media Lab's Andrew Lippman, hosted by Roger Ashby & Susan Hay. Susan Hay Gala Industry Awards Dinner 6:30pm -11:00pm The CMW tradition continues as the industry honours their own. Join our host, comedian Mike MacDonald, as we induct Universal Music Canada Chairman, Ross Reynolds into the Industry Hall Of Fame. Mike MacDonald

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'AL o Canadian Radio Music Awards CANADIAN RADIO MUSIC AWARDS 12:30pm -2:30pm Kim Stockwood joins us as host for the 3rd Annual Canadian Radio Music Awards. It's a fun-filled salute to Canada's best and brightest new stars on the radio. A special keynote address will be given by Françoise Bertrand, CRTC Chairperson.

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For More Information or to purchase tickets to these events call Canadian Music Week at (416) 695-9236 or Fax (416) 695-9239 visit our website @ ( www.cmw.ner ) 14 -RPM - Monday February 21, 2000 Emile Berliner to receive Walt Grealis Award family company in 1924, sold the controlling interest to the Victor Talking Machine Co. of Camden, New It was 100 years ago when Emile Berliner registered evolved into EMI). He moved to Montreal where, Jersey. This company had already adopted His His Master's Voice as acommercial trademark; and in 1897 he took out a Canadian patent on his Master's Voice as atrademark and, in 1929, changed the first production of seven-inch records in Canada. invention and established amanufacturing facility the name to the RCA Victor Company, which was The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and with his son Herbert in the city's Bell Telephone purchased by Bertelsmann in 1987 and is now part Sciences (CARAS) has taken the opportunity to factory. He also set up aretail store on St-Catherine of BMG Music. recognize Berliner's accomplishments by Street. Among Berliner's other accomplishments was posthumously inducting him into the Canadian The factory production of seven-inch, single- his invention of the loose-contact telephone Music Hall of Fame as the recipient of the Walt sided records -- made from masters recorded by transmitter in 1877; the founding of the first Grealis Special Achievement Award. Berliner's European and U.S. companies -- began telephone company in Europe in 1881; in 1899 he Although Berliner was born in Hanover, on Jan. 2, 1900. In May of that year, Berliner wrote the book titled Conclusions which dealt with Germany in 1851 and died in Washington D.C. in registered His Master's Voice as a commercial his agnostic ideas on religion and philosophy; and 1929, he did spend much time in Canada where he trademark. The Berliner Gramophone Company of in 1919 he invented and flew the first helicopter. achieved anumber of historic firsts. Canada was chartered in 1904 and soon became the CARAS was able to track down a direct One of Berliner's major accomplishments was dominant force in the fledgling Canadian recording descendant of Emile Berliner. His grandson Oliver, his concept of the gramophone, which he secured a industry, pressing, and distributing for Berliner- who ironically, heads up a music publishing patent for in 1887. His invention differed from its affiliated companies around the world. Included in company in Los Angeles, will accept the award. contemporaries in that it used aflat disc to record that group of companies was Deutsche sound rather than the cylinder which was invented Grammophon, which Berliner co-founded with his MacIsaac and MacDonald by Thomas Edison. Interesting too is that the disc brother Joseph in Germany in 1898 and which is allowed for inexpensive mass duplication and was still acknowledged as one of the world's foremost touring the Maritimes the first step in allowing technology to evolve into classical music labels. Well known Cape Breton fiddlers Ashley MacIsaac today's high-tech compact disc manufacturing Herbert Berliner resigned from the family and Howie MacDonald have teamed up to tour the plants. company in 1921 to concentrate on Compo, another Maritimes. The tour began at Sams in Stellarton on It was Berliner who launched the United States company which had founded in 1918. Compo Feb. 17, followed by Truro's Engine Rom (18), Your Gramophone Company in Washington in 1883. Four eventually became part of MCA and today is part of Fathers Moustache in Halifax (19), Fredericton's years later he had preparations underway to launch Seagram's Universal Music Group. Sweetwaters (22), Bridgewater's Topsils (23), The the Gramophone Company in England (which later Herbert's brother Edgar, who took over the Edge in Kentville (24), Tantramarshe Pub Mt. Allison University in Sackville (25) and the Sandbar Natalie MacMaster headlines Pete's Paddyfest in Dominion (26). MacIsaac is making good gains at retail with Cape Breton fiddler Natalie MacMaster, will won the Female Artist and Roots/Traditional Artist Helter's Celtic, his debut album released on the headline Brampton Ontario's Pete's Paddyfest 2000 awards. Her latest single, Get Me Through Loggerhead label. MacDonald is on release with his on March 17, one of Canada's largest St. Patrick's December, which features Alison Krauss, was taken independently-produced album Why2Keilidh (RPM Day concerts. Mary Jane Lamond and Slainte Mhath from her WEA album In My Hands. New Releases -Jan. 24/00. have been firmed as special guests. Brampton Mayor Peter Robinson, after whom Maple Blues Awards honours Cancon blues artists the event is named, will host the show to be held at Brampton's Centre for Sports and Entertainment. Hosted by Mike Bullard, alongtime blues fan, the shared the award with Ottawa's Sue Foley. Proceeds from ticket sales will go towards the third annual Maple Blues Awards, staged at Chuck Jackson, who has been singing with the construction of Brampton's new downtown live Toronto's Phoenix Concert Club on Feb. 8, honoured Downchild Blues Band for more than 10 years, took theatre. Concert tickets have been pegged at $20, 20 different bands and individuals. Originally home the Male Vocalist of the Year Award. Two other $30 and $40. A limited number of VIP tickets are nominated by blues radio programmers and Downchild members, saxman Pat Carey and bassist available for $2000 each and are available through journalist from across Canada, the nominees were Gary Kendall won in the categories of their The Brampton Centre for Sports and Entertainment's voted on by the 500-strong Toronto Blues Society respective instruments. box office or the Mayor's office at 905-874-2628. and fans from coast to coast. Fathead, winner of the Juno Blues Award last Organizers are expecting more than 5,000 Paddy Veteran Toronto harmonica virtuoso Michael year, picked up the Electric Blues Act award, and Day fans who will celebrate with green beer, Irish Pickett was awarded the Blues With A Feeling the band's guitarist, Teddy Leonard, won in the dancing and leprechauns. "We hope to raise Award, which honoured his lengthy career as an Guitarist category. $1,000,000," said Mayor Robinson, "and would like outstanding soloist and bandleader. He also won the The Acoustic Blues Artist Award went to Rick to make this an annual event to raise money for visual Harmonica Player of the Year Award. Fines and Raoul and The Big Time won the New and performing arts in Brampton." Brent Staeben, programming director of Artist Award. MacMaster co-hosted the recent East Coast Fredericton's Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival, won Vancouver's Colin James, who won big last Music Awards from Sydney, Cape Breton where she the Blues Booster of the Year Award. year, was voted Entertainer of the Year, while B.B. A tie was registered for the first time in the King was recognized as International Artist of the CBC continued from page 1 history of the event. Rita Chiarelli, won Female Year. Vocalist honours for the third consecutive year, but The winners and their categories follow: CBC's main broadcast centre in downtown Toronto. Those jobs will terminate on June 30. ACOUSTIC ACT PIANO/KEYBOARD PLAYER "Today's announcement is the first step in CBC RICK FINES PAT CAREY Television's long-term plans," notes Harold ELECTRIC ACT DRUMMER Redekopp, vice-president of CBC Television. "The FATHEAD MAUREEN BROWN second step is afundamental transformation of CBC NEW ARTIST BASSIST Television, designed to strengthen our commitment RAOUL AND THE BIG TIME GARY KENDALL to public service television, and to ensure that we SOCAN SONGWRITER are on asolid financial footing for the future." MALE VOCALIST MORGAN DAVIS Also affected by the cuts is CBC Radio, with CHUCK JACKSON 28 positions to be eliminated as of March 28. The FEMALE VOCALIST (Tie) RECORDING DOWN IN THE GROOVE 28 job cuts are resulting from the radio side's $3 RITA CHIARELLI Jack de Keyzer million increase in expenses. SUE FOLEY CBC Radio vice-president Alex Frame PRODUCERS ENTERTAIN ER indicated that the corporation would try to find new ALEX FRASER, MORGAN DAVIS, COLIN LINDEN COLIN JAMES work for those employees affected by the cuts. Morgan Davis: Blues Medicine INTERNATIONAL ARTIST The CBC has already chopped more than 3,000 GUITARIST B.B.KING positions since the serious budget cuts began in TEDDY LEONARD BLUES BOOSTER 1995, when the federal government decreed a$400 HARMONICA PLAYER BRENT STAEBEN million decrease in funding for the public MICHAEL PICKETT BLUESS WITHA FEEELING broadcaster. The CBC still receives more than $760 MICHAEL PICKETT million ayear in federal funding. RPM - Monday February 21, 2000 -15

Australian group on tour with Blue Rodeo The history of The Whitlams reads like something out of aTV movie-of-the-week script. The Whitlams: piano-based perserverance through pain Leaving his arts and law studies at Sydney University, Freedman initially took on the singing by Ron Rogers impressed by the concision of the Bullard show, duties for a band called Itchy Feet, which won noting that "in Australia, things are a little more $8,000 on the TV series Star Search. Although the ensuing minutes before the Mike slipshod." After that came the Penguins On Safari, and Bullard Show takes to the air can exude an air of Perhaps Freedman's almost humourous touring gigs playing keyboards with the Sunnyboys chaos, The Whitlams' frontman Tim Freedman is annoyance with the interruptions is due to the current and the Hummingbirds. Those gigs inspired barely ruffled by any of it. People pop in and out of positive vibes surrounding his band The Whitlams, Freedman to do his own thing, and he set up two his dressing room, urging him on, saying it's time which also consists of Ben Fink (guitar), Mike Gubb new bands, The Olive Branch and The Whitlams, for make-up, cajoling him to get ready 'right now.' (organ), Warwick Hornby (bass) and Terepai hoping one of them would take off. But Freedman continues to lounge comfortably Richmond (drums). For all the serious trials and It was the latter, of course, that clicked, with a in his chair, sorting through the pre-wrapped fast tribulations the band has endured, they're now lineup featuring Freedman, guitarist Steve Plunder food piled on the table, giving one more interviewer starting to reap the rewards of their persistence. and bassist Andy Lewis. Starting out playing local afew precious quotes before show time. Those rewards included a trio of 1998 pubs and clubs in Sydney, the band released two Freedman is, above all else, a professional. Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) albums independently, neither of which did too well. Awards, including best But it was just over four years ago that things started independent release (Eternal to turn dark. In January of 1996, Plunder was found Nightcap), song of the year (No dead at the base of a cliff at Wentworth Falls in Aphrodisiac) and best group, Australia's Blue Mountains. Although the death was edging out international ruled accidental, there is some suspicion that it was favourites Savage Garden. suicide. Eternal Nightcap has gone Although the initial shock of his friend's death on to sell more than 100,000 threw Freedman into adeep funk, it also provided copies in Australia, an the impetus, in astrange way, for the band's rebirth. unbelievable figure for an After spending many of the ensuing weeks and Australian indic release. And months drinking away his depression, Freedman now, finally, things are starting retreated to a beachouse near Sydney and began to happen for the band here in writing the songs for Eternal Nightcap, using North American. The group Plunder's death as inspiration. recently signed adistribution No Aphrodisiac turned out to be the turning deal with Warner Music, and point in the band's evolution. The song became an they're currently touring across instant hit on Australia's Triple Jradio, and led to Canada with Blue Rodeo. the trio of ARIA Awards and platinum sales for the Freedman admits that there's album. been some adjusting to the idea "It really did feel like it was two months and of opening for aband in this then bang!" says Freedman. "Our song No country, when they usually Aphrodisiacs got played alot on the radio, and if headline back home. But he someone played it on the radio here they'd probably knows that touring with a say the same thing, that it just tends to sell records. perennial favourite like Blue It sounds different from other stuff -it's slower, it's Rodeo can only enhance their a long build-up, and it's quite funny towards the status in North America. end. That song just sold records over there, and we "This is agreat tour, and a suddenly went gold and we'd only spent $6,000 on great way to introduce promotion." ourselves to Canada, because, It's obvious from even a quick listen that Despite the coming's and going's of the Bullard staff, we're in the same type of rooms, it's just that we're Eternal Nightcap is a highly piano-based album, he makes sure the interview continues, makes sure on alittle earlier. I've been in bed at eleven o'clock which only makes sense, given that it's Freedman's that the interviewer is comfortable, and casts some nights, which is very un -rock. But it's just instrument of choice. annoying glances at the constant stream of what the doctor ordered, because Ihad areally hectic While the band's first two albums were more interrupters. year in Australia, and I'm enjoying things being a guitar-driven, that was largely because of the Despite this, however, Freedman seems duly little less frenzied." presence of Plunder, who wrote and sang much of the band's material in those early years. ECMA and AFofM sign historic Canadian first Freedman admits that he considered, briefly, throwing in the towel after Plunder's death, which The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) and the many years to come." is what most industry observers predicted. And he American Federation of Musicians of the United John Alphonse, president of the Atlantic does feel some sense of satisfaction now, with the States and Canada (AFofM) have signed an Federation of Musicians, local 571, echoes surprising success the band has had back home, even agreement that covers musicians playing at East McKeough's excitement, pointing out "we were all though the success came with aprice. Coast Music Awards venues. This is the first pacting here when the ECMA was born 12 years ago and "I thought about quitting momentarily, but I of its kind in Canadian award shows. now the ECMA sees the significance in paying for was always going to be amusician. Iwasn't going With the signing of the agreement, musicians the services of the musicians because they are the to let that stop me from playing music, because he who showcased under the ECMA umbrella and who very essence of this event." Alphonse was part of made arash decision, and asad decision. A lot of performed at the awards ceremony this past Feb. 6, the negotiating team with the AFofM international people in the industry thought it'd be the end of were paid for their services in addition to their fees vice-president from Canada, Dave Jandrich, which The Whitlams, so it was quite delicious to prove paid by the CBC. Prior to the agreement, musicians included McKeough and ECMA 2000 Event Chair them wrong. We were named top group ayear and a who did perform for the East Coast Music Awards, Bill Appleby. half later." which they regarded as aform of recognition and It was also pointed up that the memorandum With the success in their native Australia, and an investment in their careers, were given passes, of agreement "is unique," because the ECMA "leads the recently-signed distribution deal with Warner, honorariums and travel costs in return for their the way in Canada in seeing to it that all the an opening slot on aCanadian tour only made sense. performances. With this agreement, enacted during musicians and singers who perform under their Freedman concedes that he was slightly ECMA 2000, musicians will be paid for their umbrella will be paid for their services." apprehensive about joining the Blue Rodeo tour, but services at every future ECMA event. The agreement is inclusive for the four Atlantic it's turned out to be an ideal match. In announcing the signing of the agreement, Canadian locals of the AFofM: the Cape Breton "I wasn't sure, but after the first show it was Marcel McKeough, Chair of the ECMA, stressed. Professional Musicians Association local 355; the great, the crowd was very welcoming. I've been "We believe this agreement goes a long way to Atlantic Federation of Musicians local 571 going out front after the show and selling 40-50 CDs recognize the respect that must be paid to our (Mainland NS and PEI); the New Brunswick each night. That proves to me there's definitely a Atlantic Canadian musicians and we are looking Musicians Association local 815; and the taste out there for our kind of melodic story-telling." forward to working together with the AFofM for Newfoundland Musicians Association local 820. 16 -RPM - Monday February 21, 2000

Beautiful, the nasty Out Of Its Misery, and the is the reunion of Wynonna with her mother somewhat sluggish Bucket Brigade are Naomi, which took place in Phoenix on New reasonably attractive, but are unlikely to have Year's Eve. The pair are touring the US during the choice hook necessary to catch on at radio. February and March as well, which will add to Perhaps Penn should cheer up a bit -it might the consumer interest in the release. With the make his music atad more palatable. -RR reunion, Naomi and Wynonna recorded four selections for the special bonus disc that's included here and titled Big Bang Boogie. There's abit of Cancon on the Wynonna disc. That's What Makes You Strong was written by Jesse Winchester, who is now a Canadian citizen living in Quebec's Eastern Townships, so the track is two-parts MAPL (ML), and Lost Without You was written by Canadians Christopher Ward and David Tyson and Good Looking, Mind Your Own Business and Australian Tina Arena. Not sure if there is Lovesick Blues which was written by Cliff Cancon on this one but even if it isn't it shows Friend and Irving Field, the all-star cast of how recognition for Canadian tunesmiths has session musicians is somewhat staggering; the grown with the stars south of the border. Also late Graham Townsend on fiddle, pedal on Wynonna's disc, Can't Nobody Love You steelman George Essery, Willie P Bennett on (Like IDo), written by Danny Orton and Cathy mouth harp, keyboardist Ed Bimm, bassist NHL ALL STAR GAME HITS! -Pop David Woodhead, Randy Hill on mandolin, Various Artists drummer Peter Beaudoin, Ken Whiteley on Alphabet City Sports Records-4039-J accordion and the Humber River Valley Boys. It seems like there's an official 'everything' with Twenty-four years later and the sound and professional sports leagues today -official material is as crisp as the day it was launched. clothing, cars, credit cards, etc.- and the recent Williams released albums from 1947 through NHL All Star game in Toronto is no exception. 1955. This album is distributed by Vancouver's So a label called Alphabet City Sports Festival Distribution. Contact Jane Harbury Records, along with Montreal's Madacy Publicity at 416-466-5020. -WG WONDER BOYS O.S.T. -Pop/Rock Entertainment, have put together this Various Artists compilation, the official soundtrack for the All WARD PIKE -Country Columbia/Sony Soundtrax-63849-H Star Game. Like many recent sports-minded Wide With so many soundtracks today being used comps (such as the Jock Rock series), this JRP-070 (Independent) as marketing tools for up-and-coming new one combines live-action clips from famous Born in Newfoundland and now living in artists, it's refreshing to see one that celebrates moments past, and radio-friendly songs Hamilton, Ontario where he owns the Comfort Majeski, has been taken as a single and is rock and roll's roots. This compilation from the suitable for the hockey environment. And what, Cove Sound studio and where he has already now gaining impressive spins, which isn't too soon-to-be-released new Curtis (L.A. may you ask, are hockey-related songs -well produced and recorded more than 70 albums surprising considering her past chart Confidential) Hanson film features awho's who there's Barenaked Ladies' The Old Apartment, by other artists, it's obvious Pike knows athing successes. Also key is Learning To Live, written of '60s and '70s singer/songwriters, apropos The Philosopher Kings' Cry, the ubiquitous or three about recording and it shows here. by Gary Nicholson and Mike Reid and the title for a movie dealing with an aging novelist Tubthumping from Chumbawamba, Great Big Recording aside, his songwriting talent and his track which was written by Judson Spence. (played by Michael Douglas) coming to grips Sea's Mari-Mac, Megadeath's Crush 'Em, energized vocal property puts the whole thing Front-rack display will attract both Wynonna with his fear of failure. The prize here is anew Everything Is Automatic from the Matthew in proper perspective. It's that vocal projection, and Naomi fans. Wynonna produced various track, Things Have Changed, from the Good Band, Moist's Freaky Be Beautiful, and, timing and warmth that attracts the ear. Pike tracks with well-known producers:Tony Brown, seemingly ageless Bob Dylan, which has been of course, Stompin'Tom's Hockey Song. Mixed has adifferent take on each track, building the Gary Nicholson and James Stroud, Big Bang taken as the lead single. Dylan also contributes in are clips like Farewell To The Great One (and song material into creditable messages Boogie was produced by Nicholson, who wrote a pair of relatively recent pieces, Not Dark Yet if you don't know who that is, this record ain't conveyed on the traditional and new country the title track with Naomi. -WG and Shooting Star, both produced by Daniel for you), Super Mario (again, you should know and country blues genres. There's a gospel Lanois. But you can't overlook classics such who Super Mario is, if you're a real fan), and SNEEZY WATERS -Classic Country as Buffalo Springfield's A Child's Claim To Beantown's Best (Ray Bourque's game- Sings Hank Williams Fame, Neil Young's Old Man, Need Your Love winning goal at the '96 game in Boston). Borealis-122 (Independent) So Bad by the immortal Little Willie John, Distributed in Canada by Universal. -RR Originally released in 1981, the Toronto-based Watching The Wheels by John Lennon (from Borealis label has reissued this classic album his Double Fantasy album) and Philosopher's that was produced by Bill Garrett. Waters Stone, a new track from Van Morrison. Given himself is an institution in Canada, having the anticipation behind the movie, Hanson's Records toured his show Hank Williams:The Show He first since the great LA Confidential, there Story Never Gave from 1977 through 1990. He is, in should be a fair amount of buzz behind the fact, credited with keeping the Williams image album. And the inclusion of the new Dylan track the, chnenads alive and here he displays best that talent that's won't hurt. -RR UTE oners. his, by the way, not a take-off on Williams. she PLegue Besides the big hits Williams wrote like MICHAEL PENN -Pop/Rock ToMORRONI'S Jambalaya, Weary Blues (From Waiting), Hey MP4 (Days Since A Lost Time Accident) i(E.Ep sAKE Epic/Fifty-Seven Records-69354-H lexington avenue Timing is everything in music, it seems, and tiRG Michael Penn just doesn't seem to have it. SOLID TIEPUTPTIOtt ALBUM PICK Penn's last album, Resigned (1997), was one JOHN LENNON -Pop/Rock GAIETY RECORDS STORY -Rare Rock Imagine Various Artists Parlophone/EMI-24858-F MICHAEL PENN Pacemaker Entertainment-820 Hard to believe that it's been nearly twenty years since that fateful night when Mark Here's a little nostalgia that we couldn't David Chapman committed his insane act, taking the life of one of the world's more overlook. The legendary Don Grashey, who inspired musical artists. Lennon's death not only deprived the world of his music, but produced abunch of rock acts during the '60s, also seemed to bring an entire era of music to a close. The days of peace and love was tapped for this trip back in time. Checking were already over and done, but his death also served as afrightening and traumatic RPM's archives, we found most of these tracks reminder of how powerful music can be, and how it can become a dangerous gained chart prominence, particularly provocateur in an unhealthy mind.With the year 2000 marking this sombre anniversary, Checkerlads and White Knights. who were EMI is re-releasing Lennon's Imagine album, with all of the tracks remixed and featured on the front page of RPM on March remastered under Yoko Ono's supervision. Originally recorded in '71, the album finds 11, 1967, and Tomorrow's Keepsake. So, here, Lennon at his most cynical and acerbic in order is the story of Don Grashey and his point. Several of the songs on the album Gaiety label/production company. Besides reflect his on-again, off-again relationship those mentioned, there is Plague, Lexington of the more critically acclaimed releases of that with Yoko, such as Jealous Guy, It's So Avenue, NRG and solid Reputation, all nicely year, but unfortunately, the critics were the only Hard, Oh My Love, How? and of course, put together on 24 tracks. Includes ones who really picked up on it. as it failed to OhYoko! And at atime when the Vietnam Checkerlads' Baby Send For Me and Behind make much noise on the charts. Perhaps the War was at its apex, Lennon says his Every Woman; White Knights' Love That's True musical climate of the times just didn't work peace on the subject with IDon't Wanna and Run Run Baby; High And Mighty by for Penn's singer/songwriter style of music. But Be A Soldier Mama. Gimme Some Truth, Tomorrow's Keepsake; Plague's Face Of Time here we are, in an era when radio's just hoping which is also the title of an upcoming and High Flyin' Bird; Solid Reputation's Brown and praying for some substantial, meaningful hour-long documentary about the Eyed Girl and more. The importance of pop music to counter the barrage of teen making of the album, is a nice stab at archives goes without question. A source to hitmakers, and Penn delivers what can best American politics. Perhaps the most check out the history of Canada's music be described as alukewarm effort. Lead single intriguing track is How Do You Sleep?, a industry is invaluable. -WG Lucky One has all the uptempo trademarks of not-so-subtle shot at former partner Paul a solid radio single, and it could easily be McCartney, with lines like: 'The only thing you done was yesterday/and since you've WYNONNA -Country mistaken for anew Springsteen track, although gone you're just another day." Ouch. But it's the still-haunting title track that lifts this the 'new millennium' reference already sounds New Day Dawning album near greatness. If Lennon had never heard of Paul McCartney, this song alone Curb/Mercury-314-541-067-J tired. But after that, it's a struggle to come up would have left an enduring impression. -RR with other tracks worth getting excited about. Right off the top and the big selling point here RPM - Monday February 21, 2000 - 17

influence here as well, which might be his flamenco with all its fire and angst, but with a wonderful tune Give Me One Reason, which confidence in conveying the message. All subtlety that gives these works a more truly helped re-invigorate her career. That tracks are key. However, the title track, taken listenable pitch. This is not your usual run-of- tune led to more Grammy nominations, tours as the first single, sets the pace. Also key is the-mill commercial flamenco production. It's (including an Amnesty International gig with She Isn't Waiting Anymore, Matter Of Fact, I'm clever, because the trio have fused flamenco Springsteen et al) and confirmation that she Going Nowhere and Quittin', all of which are with pop and even reggae and, of course, a should be an enduring artist, and not just potential singles. Pike, on guitars, piano and powerful dance beat. The title track sets the another flash in the pan. Having said all that, banjo, is joined by drummer Sean O'Grady, pace, followed by Fiesta de San Fermin, for this new release on the Elektra label is a bit bassist Marc Mongrain, pedal steelman Steve which there is adance remix. La Quiero at 7:52 of adissapointment. The lead single, the title Smith, fiddlemeister Don Reed, guitarist Derek is an exceptionally well laid-out track. Here is track, is a somewhat catchy number, and it Littlejohn, Steve O'Connor on piano and a display of real flamenco passion. El Toro, has done some decent numbers at US radio accordion and Darren Hancock, Jaime Lee Santugini and Puente del Diablo, named after (although not here). But after that, there may and Lisa Logan on backing vocals. Pretty themselves, are all key. It's unfortunate that be astruggle to find another one or two radio- impressive and they have the sound to go with Scolieri couldn't add lyrics to his works, worthy singles that could help sell the record. it. Contact Bill Geffros at 519-895-0356. -WG particularly on Noche en Negril, a very There is some nice material here, such as appealing track. The band is a natural for are part of a conglomerate of dance music festivals, clubs and for concert venues. -WG producers called Bliss. Europop's asset and liability are its familiar, Euro -dance DR. JOHN -Funky synthesizers and simplistic lyrics. The new Duke Elegant single, Move Your Body, is no exception. No Blue Note-7243 23220-F CBC material here. Like Aqua afew years ago. Eiffel 65's Europop is a no brainer. Remixed On first consideration, the funky rhythms and TELLING raspy style of Dr. John would seem impossible singles will top the charts at the clubs, teens to meld with the sophisticated music written will jam the request lines at radio stations and by or associated with Duke Ellington. But, by STORIES . the album will continue to sell. Currently. Eiffel heaven, they do! What you'll hear is Ellington 65 is on apromotional tour of Europe and may as never before, played by afunkmeister who's visit North America this spring. -TS 1. ed., • never sounded better playing and singing CAFFEINE -Rap music that's laid back but compelling. Probably qt. • Things In The Game Done Changed the best example of this seeming impossible Jive -416932 JANELLE'S GROOVE -Electronica Speak The Word, the haunting Unsung Caffeine's debut album comes on the heels a Psalm, Paper And Ink and Devotion, but Way Beyond-land fairly successful film career. The Los Angeles nothing really jumps up and grabs the listener Alleged Iguana Music-a-jG-42-002 native has appeared in Menace II Society and as Fast Car or Give Me One Reason did. A A bit of a departure from what producer Set It Off, among others. His bio boldly states nice late-night accompaniment, but even Randall Cousins has been associated with, but that he has also served time in jail. In the tracks devotees may have trouble latching on to this "electronica" music does fit in with his Life Is Like A Puzzle, and Ride With Me -the experimental mode that he has been one. -RR first single, Caffeine teaches about his penal displaying of late. Needless to say, Cousins is experiences. Overall, the album contains a a veteran of most music genres, so he has EIFFEL 65 -Dance zesty mix of credible street rhymes and original had the front pew in what's hot and what's not Europop beats. The first nine tracks are hard, while the in the industry. It would be convenient to say Popular - 623398331626 remainder of the album contains a mix of he is alittle ahead of himself with this release, Propelled by the club, CHR and video hit Blue soulful club grooves, including the title track but on a closer listen, he could be bang on (Da Ba Dee), Europop has clearly established which features Liberty City, who sounds oh so with these 13 instrumental tracks by the itself as acommercial success in Canada and much like Dru Hill. Of special note, the Toronto-based Jannelle's Groove. Patch into the U.S., where the album has sold platinum. executive producer is Andre Harrell the past She Has A Green Dress which features Alyssa dichotomy that works is the Doctor's vir ual Eiffel 65 is the Italian production team of Jeff rey president of Uptown Records and Motown Wright's weird, but beautiful cello interpretation transcription of the spritely Don't Get Around Jey, Maurizio Lobina and Gabry Ponte. They Records. -TS of the world of electonica, somewhat different Much Anymore into a dirge of great joy. Fans than what she is used to working with the of Ellington will enjoy this clever outing as much Toronto Symphony Orchestra. And remember, as those of Dr. J. A good album and all the what Cousins is doing here is just alittle left of more so being such a surprise. -BW centre. Also featured is the Real Phil Kane, one of the most in-demand guitarists in CANADIAN BRASS -Classical Canada, whose pulsating work is front and J.S.Bach/Goldberg Variations RANDY J. MARTIN centre of Operator Error and Lickshake. And RCA Victor Red Seal-09026-63610-N then there's the funky guitar work of Dixon Confession One: While recognizing the debt W W W. RANDYJ Iv\AFT .0 OM Yarmouth on Armpits In Alligators and the music world owes to J.S.Bach, this Constant Kefuffle. The distortation level and reviewer doesn't especially care for his let-'er-all-hang-out background noises add to the entertainment value. Don't overlook Oink- da-boink, kind of clever board work as is Priority Sequence and Euphoric Aftermath. All SHE KNOWS WHAT the songs were written and arranged by Cousins.The album is 100% Cancon.The label SHE WANTS' is based in Brampton, Ontario 905-790-6050 (www.rotonoto.com/jannette.htm). -WG

PUENTE DEL DIABLO -Rumba flamenco 415 PdH-415 (Independent) There's no let-up insofar as the Latin influence in North America is concerned and this Toronto-based rumba flamenco trio add yet compositions. Confession Two: We don't another dimension to the flamenco music especially enjoy music played by brass genre. The trio comprises Gustavo Scolieri ensembles. Revelation! Damme if we know (lead and rhythm guitars), Paul Cafarelli (bass what happened but we hugely enjoy this album guitars, keyboards) and Massimo Campoli of Bach transcribed for brass quintet. (drums, percussion). Scolieri wrote all the Somehow the complexities of the compositions NOW RELEASED TO material. The band produced the album which marry nicely with what this hamfisted reviewer was recorded at Galileo Studios. Instrumental can only describe as an oompah effect to IV\DIO AND GAT... works are a tough sell, particularly to radio. produce sublime artistic union. For us the But once inside this cleverly-programmed experience has been almost Damascene.-BW package of rarely heard rumba flamenco works, there's an immediate impact. Puente TRACY CHAPMAN -Pop Del Diablo have captured the very soul of Telling Stories Elektra-62478-P Ms. Chapman's career has been through as many ups and downs as the proverbial toilet seat. After the phenomenal success of her debut release, with the now classic Fast Car, Chapman seemed to have the world by the tail. But as we're all aware, following up a FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACI-: phenomenal debut can be a tricky process (just ask Hootie). It was probably inevitable STE. 70522, 2938 DUNDAS S1-.W. .iy•

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1W LW WO FEBRUARY 21, 2000 1 1 15 TAKE A PICTURE 11 NEW OTHERSIDE 21 23 9 KNOCK DOWN WALLS Filter Red Hat Chili Peppers Tonic Warner Bros. -P Warner Bros -P Universal 4 9 IS ANYBODY HOME? Eg 15 4 EVERYTHING YOU WANT 22 16 18 UNDERGROUND Our Lady Peace Vertical Horizon Moist Columbia -H RCA -N EMI -F 6 7 LOAD ME UP 13 9 23 HIGHER 23 22 7 RE-ARRANGED Matthew Good Band Creed Limp Bizkit AfiliA/Universal -J Sony -H Interscope -J 4 2 20 LEARN TO FLY 14 12 4 ALL THE SMALL THINGS 24 18 22 THE CHEMICALS BETWEEN US Eso Fighters Blink 182 Bush BMG -N MCA- J Trauma -J 7 11 THE GREAT BEYOND 15 NEW NEVER LET YOU GO 25 14 17 BURN TO SHINE REM. Third Eye Blind Ben Harper Warner Bros.- P Warner -P Virgin -F 6 8 13 PUT YOUR LIGHTS ON 16 19 4 YOU DONT KNOW WHAT In LIKE 26 NEW 1. WHEN DID YOU GET BACK FROM MA S? Santana feat. Everlast Econoline Crush IMother Earth BMG -N EMI F Universal -J 7 3 18 THE MESSENGER 17 20 15 OLD ENOUGH 27 28 25 GIRL WATCHER Tea Party Nickleback EMI -F EMI -F 110 BiAfigM/U S4 nairversal -J 10 11 NO LEAF CLOVER 18 11 15 AND YOU 28 24 4 FALLING AWAY FROM ME Metallica Korn Elektra -P Sonyny - H Epic -H 9 5 17 HANGINAROUND 19 NEW BREADLINE 29 26 25 HELLO TIME BOMB Counting Crows Megadeth Matthew Good Band Universal -J EMI -F A&M/Universal -J Ifile 10 21 6 ONLY GOD KNOWS WHY 20 NEW THE GROUND BENEATH HER FEET 30 17 6 THE EVERLASTING GAZE Kid Rock U2 Smashing Pumpkins Warner -P Universal -J Virgin -F 'lil y TOP 30 DANCE

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TIN LW WO FEBRUARY 21, 2000 4 12 GET GET DOWN 11 12 5 ENTRA MI CASA 21 NEW MY LIFE MUZIK Paul Johnson Armand Van Helden Thee Maddkatt Courtship SPG -J SPG -J Warner Bras -P 2 2 12 DON'T STOP 12 NEW FEELS THE SAME 22 17 17 SEPTEMBER'99 ATB Triple X Earth, Wind And Fire Popular -F Caution/NuMuzik Incredible/Sony -H 8 5 SM TRAX... IS CALLING 13 5 12 THE LAUNCH 23 19 20 BLUE SM Tray DJ Jean Eiffel 65 Attic/Oasis Tycoon -H Popular -F 4 7 11 JUMP N' SHOUT 14 16 3 KING OF MY CASTLE 24 NEW VAMOS A LA PLAYA Basement Jaxx Wamdue Project Miranda Select Tycoon Popular -F MI 13 3 DON'T CALL ME BABY 20 6 INFACTUATION 25 NEW IT FEELS SO GOOD Madison Avenue Olav Basoski Sonique Sony -H Popular -F Universal -J 6 9 5 ALL IREALLY WANT 16 18 3 NOTORIOUS 26 22 15 SATISFY YOU Kim Lucas Notorious B.I.G. Puff Daddy Feat. R.Kelly Zomba -N BMG -N Arista/Bad Boy/BMG -N 7 1 13 SUN IS SHINING 11 21 3 DUM DUM 27 30 14 WE'RE GOING TO IBIZA Bob Marley vs. Funkstar Deluxe Basement 3 Vengaboys Attic/Oasis JC Isba/DEP 8 3 14 BETTER OFF ALONE 18 6 15 WAMNG FOR TONIGHT 28 14 14 HOLIDAY Alice DJ Jennifer Lopez Naughty By Nature lsba/DEP Work -H Arista -N 9 11 3 HORNY HORNS 19 NEW AINT THAT A LOT OF LOVE 29 24 9 WILL 2K Perfect Phrase Simply Red Will Smith Popular -F Warner Bros. -P Columbia -H 10 15 7 THAT'S THE WAY LOVE IS 20 10 3 SWAY (MUCHO MAMBO) 30 23 16 CANT HOLD ME BACK Byron Stingly Shaft Olav Basoski SPG -J Jellybean/Oasis Popular -F (antrsays...I el wel y A on-line

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Lonestar -Lonely Grill 13. Limp Bizkit -Significant Other 13 Matthew Good -Underdogs 19. Sash -Life Goes On 18. Kid Rock -Devil Without A Cause 14. Amanda Marshall -Tuesday's 14. Big Sugar -Hemivision 20. Diana Ross -Millennium Collection 19. Brian McKnight -Back At One 15. Shania Twain -Come On Over 15. Radiohead -7 TV Commercials 21. Ry Cooder -Buena Vista Social 20. Jessica Simpson -Sweet Kisses 16. Frosh 2 -Various Artists 16. Charlotte Church -Voice Of 22. R.H.C.P. -Californication 21. Faith Hill -Breathe 17. Our Lady Peace -Happiness 17 Tara MacLean -Passenger 23. Enrique Iglesias -Enrique 22. All Stars 2000 -Various Artists 18. Leann Rimes -Leann 18 Michel Pagliaro -Goodbye Rain 24. Eiffel 65 -Europop 23. Blink 182 -Enema Of The State 19. Sarah McLachlan -Mirrorball 19. Scripture -No Word Needed 25. Grammy Nominees 2000 -Various 24. Backstreet Boys -Millennium 20. Mariah Carey -Rainbow 20. Tea Party -Triptych 26. Brian McKnight -Back At One 25. Macy Gray -On How Life Is 27. Lauryn Hill -Miseducation Of 26. Women & Songs 3 -Various 28. Amanda Marshall -Tuesday's 27. Five -Invincible 29. Marc Anthony -I Need To Know 28. Our Lady Peace -Happiness atudeWeetaite 30. Chantal Kreviazuk -Colour Moving 29. R.H.C.P. -Californication 1500 Yonge Street -Toronto 30. Lou Bega -A Little Bit Of Mambo TOP THIRTY TOP 30 1. Santana -Supernatural 1. D'Angelo -Voodoo 2. Diana Krall -1Look In Your Eyes 2. Santana -Supernatural 3. JS Bach Vivaldi -Violin Concert 3.2000 Mainstream -Various Artists 4. Celine Dion -All The Way 4. John Lennon -Imagine 5 Backstreet Boys -Millennium 5. Fatboy Slim -Greatest Remixes HMV 6. Bob Marley -Chant Down Babylon 6. Suicide Machine -Suicide Machine WEST EDMONTON MALL 7. Ry Cooder -Buena Vista Social 7. Sakamoto -Cinemage:Live TOP THIRTY 8. MuchDance 2000 -Various Artists 8. Dr. Dre -2001 1.2000 Grammy Nominees -Various 1. Dr. Dre -2001 9 Byran Ferry -As Time Goes By 9. Robbie Williams -Ego Has Landed 2. Santana -Supernatural 2. Chris Sheppard -Club Cutz 303 10. Chantal Kreviazuk -Colour 10.2000 Rap Grammy Nominees -V/A 3. Chris Sheppard -Club Cutz 303 3. Big Shiny Tunes 4 -Various Artists 11.Women & Songs 3-Various 11. Primal Scream -Exterminator 4. Big ShinyTunes 4-Various Artists 4. Blink 182 -Enema Of The State 12. Blue Rodeo -Days In Between 12. The Cure -Blooctflowers 5. Eiffel 65 -Europop 5. Eiffel 65 -Europop 13. Diana Krall -Love Scenes 13. Guy -III 6. MuchDance 2000 -Various Artists 6. Santana -Supernatural 14. Beck -Midnite Vultures 14. Sisquo -Unleash The Dragon 7. Celine Dion -All The Way 7. Snoop Dogg -Tha Eastsidaz 15. Sarah McLachlan -Mirrorball 15. Ghostface Killah -Supreme Clientele 8.101 Strings -Be My Valentine 8. R.H.C.P. -Californication 16. Sting -Brand New Day 16. Christina Aguilera -Self Titled 9. Dr. Dre -2001 9. Dixie Chicks -Fly 17 Magnolia -OST 17. Kid Rock- Devil Without A Cause 10. Blink 182 -Enema Of The State 10. Our Lady Peace -Happiness 18 S Club 7- S Club 7 18.2 Pac -Still IRise 11. Blue Rodeo -Days In Between 11. 2000 Grammy Nominees -Various 19. Christina Aguilera -Self Titled 19. Snoop Dogg -Tha Eastsidaz 12. Massive 2001 -Various Artists 12. MuchDance 2000 -Various Artists 20. Eurythmics -Greatest Hits 20.Tracy Chapman -Telling Stories 13.Tina Turner -24/7 13. Matthew Good Band -Beautiful 21. Foo Fighters - There Is Nothing 21. Eiffel 65 -Europop 14. Enrique Iglesias -Enrique 14. Scream 3 -OST 22. Enrique Iglesias -Enrique 22. All Time Greatest Movie Hits -V/A 15. Snoop Dogg -Tha Eastsidaz 15. Celine Dion -All The Way 23. Limp Bizkit -Significant Other 23. Brian McKnight- Back At One 16. Scream 3-OST 16. Backstreet Boys -Millennium 24. Moby -Play 24. Savage Garden -Affirmation 17. SClub 7-S Club 7 17. Creed -Human Clay 25 Counting Crows -This Desert Life 25. Kelis -Kaleidoscope 18. Savage Garden -Affirmation 18. Live -Distance To Here 26. Dave Matthews Band -Crash 26. Destiny's Child -Writing On The Wall 19. Backstreet Boys -Millennium 19. S Club 7 -S Club 7 27 Notting Hill -OST 27.Tina Turner -24/7 20. Christina Aguilera -Self Titled 20. Korn -Issues 28 Eurythmics -Peace 28. Marc Anthony -I Need To Know 21. Our Lady Peace -Happiness 21. Metallica -S & M 29 Cesana Evora -Best Of 29. R.H.C.R -Californication 22. All Stars 2000 -Various Artists 22. Nickleback -State 30. All Stars 2000 -Various Artists 30. Celine Dion -All The Way 23. Enigma -Screen Behind The Mirror 23. Limp Bizkit -Significant Other 24. Kid Rock -Devil Without A Cause 24. 01' Dirty Bastard -N**** Please 12. Beastie Boys -Anthology 25. Blue -Various Artists 25. Faith Hill -Breathe 13. Primal Scream -Exterminator 26. Women & Songs 3-Various Artists 26. Lonestar -Lonely Grill 14. Beach-OST 27. R.H.C.P.- Californication 27. Kid Rock -Devil Without A Cause 15. Nubians -Princesses Nubiannes 28. Beach -OST 28. Moby -Play 16. Angie Stone -Black Diamond 29. Moby -Play 29. 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TIN LW WO FEBRUARY 21, 2000 MAPL: Indicates album has some Garcon 1 2 25 SANTANA Ira 42 13 BOB MARLEY 68 64 12 CHARLOTTE CHURCH Supernatural (EMI 190802 -N Chant Down Babylon (Tuff Gong) 314 546 404 -J Self Titled (Eponymous/Sony Classical) 64356 -N

11E1 6 13 DR. DRE 36 52 20 CREED 69 65 41 AMANDA MARSHALL 2001 (Afterrnoth/Interscope) 90486 -J Human Clay Mind Up/Epic) 91269 -H Tuesday's Child (Epic) 80380 -H

3 1 3 CHRIS SHEPPARD 37 NEW GHOSTFACE KILLAH 70 59 17 FOO FIGHTERS Club Cuti 303 IBMGI 72527 - N Supreme Clientele 'Epic) 69325 -H There Is Nothing Left To Lose (RCA) 67892 -N

4 NEW GRAMMY NOMINEES 2000 38 39 7 2PAC 71 60 17 COUNTING CROWS Various Artists (Grammy/RCA) 67945 - Stall Rise (Interscope) 069 490 413 -J This Desert Life (Geffenl 6695 -J

5 5 12 MUCH DANCE 2000 39 31 7 METHODS OF MAYHEM 72 62 13 WILL SMITH Various Artists (Much) 24061 -F Methods Of Mayhem (MCA) 088 112 020 -J Willennium (Columbia) 69985 -H

6 3 12 BIG SHINY TUNES 4 40 36 7 JAY Z 81 29 DESTINY'S CHILD Various Artists (Much) 306725 -F Life &Times Of SCarter (Roc-A-Fellal 314 546 822 -J The Writing On The Wall (Sony) 69870 -H

7 4 7 EIFFEL 65 41 54 15 RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE 74 63 37 JENNIFER LOPEZ Europop IPopular) 83316 F Battle Of Los Angeles (Epic) 69630 -H On The 6(Work) 69351 -H

8 7 13 CELINE DION 42 18 11 WOMEN Et SONGS 3 75 61 36 TEA PARTY All The Way.A Decade Of Songs (Epic) 63760 -H Various Artists WEA) 38141 -P TRIPtych (EMI) 96545 F

9 NEW TINA TURNER 43 17 12 METALLICA 76 53 65 WHITNEY HOUSTON 24/7 (Virgin) 23180 -F SEt M (Elektra) 62463 -P My Love Is Your Love (Arista) 19037 -N

10 8 4 ENIGMA 44 25 24 LOU BEGA 77 49 25 PLANET POP 2000 Tr, Screen Behind The Mirror ¡Virgin) 48616 -F A Little Bit Of Mambo (RCA) 67887 -N Various Artists BMG) 68995 -N

.11 40 2 D'ANGELO 45 NEW TRAVIS 78 46 4 ANY GIVEN SUNDAY OST Voodoo (Virgin) 243848499 -F Man Who lEpic) 91321 -H Various Artists 83272 (Warned -P

12 14 14 SAVAGE GARDEN 46 26 13 KORN 79 67 9 GEORGE MICHAEL Affirmation 'Columbia) 63711 -H Issues (Epic/Immortal) 63710 -H Songs From The Last Century (Virgin) 48740 -F

En 75 2 SNOOP DOGG 47 30 110 SHANIA TWAIN 80 79 20 STING Presents Thu Eastsidaz (Universal)-J Come On Over (Mercury) 314 536 003 -J t!' Brand New Day (ABM) 0694904432 -J

14 74 2 MACY GRAY 48 29 19 CHANTAL KREVIAZUK 81 76 2 LOX On How Life is (EPIC) 69490-H Colour Moving And Still (Columbia) 80391 -H e We Are The Streets finterscope) 0694905992-J 15 12 21 OUR LADY PEACE 49 35 13 CHER 82 82 9 NOTORIOUS B.I.G. Happiness... Is not aFish (Columbia) 63707 -H Greatest Hits:If ICould Tam Back Time (WEA) -P Barn Again (Bad Boy) 73023 -N

16 21 22 KID ROCK 50 43 5 JESSICA SIMPSON 83 88 17 GENESIS Devil Without ACause (Atlantic) 83119 -P Sweet Kisses (Columbia) 69096 -H Turn It On Again lAtlantic) -P

17 10 38 BLINK 182 58 12 SHANIA TWAIN 84 97 33 MOIST A Enema Of State (Universal) 11950 -J Come On Over :Remixes (Mercury) 088 170 123 -J Mercedes Five And Dime (EMI) 496295 F

18 16 25 CHRISTINA AGUILERA 91 2 GUY III 85 98 76 DIXIE CHICKS Self Titled (RCA) 67690 -N Guy Ill (MCA) 088-112-170-J Wide Open Spaces (Epic) 68195-H

19 11 20 ALL STARS 2000 WEI 69 4 SISGO 86 83 14 POKEMAN:THE FIRST MOVIE O.S.T. Various Artists Popular) 820002 -F Unleash The Dragon 314 546 816 (Universal) -J Various Artists (Atlantic) 83261 -P

20 9 5 BLUE RODEO r‘ 54 73 19 MARC ANTHONY 87 78 36 SMASH MOUTH Days In Between (WEAI 80936 -P Marc Anthony (Columbia) 69726 -H Astro Lounge (Interscope) 6601- J

21 13 12 ENRIQUE IGLESIAS 55 19 13 BRYAN ADAMS 88 84 12 ALAN'S MORISSETTE Enrique finterscope) 069 480 540 -J The Best Of Me (ABM) 069 490 513 -J MTV Unplugged (Maverick) 47589 -P e 22 20 7 SCLUB 7 56 27 40 RICKY MARTIN 89 85 47 ANDREA BOCELLI SClub 7(Universal) 543237 -J Ricky Martin IColumbia) 69891 -H Sogno (Polydor/Universal) 547222 -J

23 NEW THE BEACH O.S.T. 57 57 15 MARIAH CAREY 90 72 51 TLC Various Artists [London) 31079 -P Rainbow [Columbia) 63800 - H Fan Mail )BMG) 26055 -N 24 15 39 BACKSTREET BOYS 58 45 35 DIANA KRALL e 91 68 31 BOYZONE Millennium 'Arista) 41672 -N When ILook Nerve) IMPO 304 -J By Request (Island/Mercury) 314 547 404 -J

25 22 34 LIMP BIZKIT 59 55 12 BEASTIE BOYS 92 87 18 EURYTHMICS Significant Other finterscope) 90335 -J Anthology:Sounds Of Science (Capitol) 22940 -F Peace IBMG) 169562 -N

26 37 14 FAITH HILL 60 48 22 MATTHEW GOOD BAND 93 77 14 ANDREA BOCELLI Breathe (Warner Bros.) 47373 -P Beautiful Midnight (Universal) 53786 -J Sacred Anas (Phillips/Sugar) 99225 -J

27 NEW SCREAM III O.S.T. 61 51 19 LIVE 94 80 15 WVVF:THE MUSIC VOL.4 Various Artists Wind Up) 91281 -H Distance To Here (Radio Active) 088 111 966 -J Jim Johnston (Koch) 8808

2s 44 5 MAGNOLIA O.S.T. 62 66 17 ERIC CLAPTON 95 95 72 LAURYN HILL Various Artists IReprise) 47583 -P Clanton Chronicles (Reprise) 47553 -P Miseducation Of (Columbia) 69035-H

29 23 7 DMX 63 47 54 PROZZAK 96 93 15 CHOCLAIR &Then There Was XIDef Jam) 314 546 933 -J Hot Show (Epic) 80367 -H Ice Cold (Virgin) 96597 -F

30 24 36 RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS 64 38 35 SARAH McLACHLAN 97 90 17 STONE TEMPLE PILOTS CalifornicaUon (Warner Bros.) 47386 -P Mirrorball (Nettwerk) 6700 30140 -F No. 4(Atlantic) 83255 -P

31 33 21 BRIAN McKNIGHT 65 50 12 BECK 98 86 14 END OF DAYS O.S.T. Back At One (Motown) 0121 537 082 -J Midnite Vultures )Geffen) 069 490 485 -J Various Artists (Geffen) 99273 -J

32 34 11 G.Tip 66 41 38 NOTTING HILL OST 99 70 71 98 DEGREES Amplified (BMG) 146192 -N Various Artists (Island) 314 346 196 -J 98 Degrees (Motown) 530 956-J

33 32 56 BRITNEY SPEARS 67 56 16 LEANN RIMES 100 71 14 FIONA APPLE Baby One More Time (Jive) 41651 -N Leann (Curb) 77947- F When The Pawn .(Clean Slate/Epic) 69195 -H

34 28 24 DIXIE CHICKS Fly Monument) 69678 -H 22 -RPM - Monday February 21, 2000

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IFEEL LIKE A WOMAN 67 68 4 FEEL 100 98 34 SOMEDAY Shania Twain -Come On Over The Immigrants -Awkwardly Mobile Sugar Ray -14:59 Mercury/Universal-314-536-003-J (comp 8)-J Awkward-0498 (pm single) lava/Atlantic-83151 (CD tmckl-P 34 43 30 SHE'S ALL IEVER HAD /'eciliiciretiscom iONmuo) SUMMONS YOU to attend A GRAND LUNCHEON

Honouring two great Toronto Chiefs of Police

DAVID JULIAN BOOTH BY FANTINO Retiring New Chief of Police Chief of Police

Wednesday March 1, 2000

RECEPTION 11:30 am LUNCHEON 12:00 pm

Canadian Room Royal York Hotel

Reserve Now Call Toni 416-367-2828 Ext. 235 Tickets $50.00 (including GST) -Tables of 10 can be arranged

Proceeds to Variety Club of Ontario Tent 28 -108168733