CENTS 60 1977 30, April 5 No. 27 Volume

v K New A&M posts for Summers & Chappell CRIA Ex Pavilion groomed Pritchard given boost GR Joe Summers and Doug Chappell have been beencredited withestablishingone of by committees from Tascam, Techniques Pride promoted to the posts of Vice -President of North America's "most progressive distribu- ing c Brian Robertson of the Canadian Recording Stuart Raven -Hill of Raven Enterprises, who Marketing and Distribution and Director of tion systems". He isresponsible forthe Industry Association reports plans for the Cat, Promotion and Artists Development respec- representIsland Records in Canada, has Cana domestic marketing of A&M's product and CNE CanadianMusicIndustryPavilion tively. heads "an award -winning team" of sales firmedagreements with White Electonic Mon areprogressing well. CRIA has six Sub- Development company, Canadian distrib- In making the above announcement, personnel in three branches across Canada. committees working on the planning. Mast A&M's Canadian president Gerry Laccour- utors of TEAC and Tascam equipment, and Torc The pavilion will be open from August Techniques Audio for the promotion of siere,noted: "The contribution of these 18 to September 5 as a keynote part of the Bow two men to our industry are well known, David Pritchard's Island album Nocturnal label Canadian National Exibition. It will include Earthworm Stew. and these promotions recognize their per- a 2,000 seat theatre, featuring daily live Mon sonaleffortson thecompany's behalf. The album, whichconsistsof orch- num performances by Canadianartistsona estrated electronic music, was composed Joe and Doug have played an integral role theme basis each evening (such as country, Cat in both the growth of A&M and the spec- by Pritchard and recorded by him person- sold, Adult contemporary or rock nights). Also ally using a Tascam Number 5 series board tacular Canadian success stories of Super - on tap will be an historical exhibit display- Cols and a group of Techniques tape recorders. the ing the history of the recording industry in By the agreement with White, Island will Canada and an exhibit showing the entire C supply demonstration copies of the album albu manufacturing process from A&R through and posters to White, who will distribute the studio and pressing stages and to the ing them to over 100 storesacross Canada Stem retail level. who sell TEAC and Tascam brand equip- In addition, the CRIA is working with Pars, ment. They, in turn, willretail the album (Abl the Canadian Independent Record Produ- wherever the retail outlet also sells records. cers'Association (CIRPA)tocreate an Under the agreement with Techniques operational recordingstudiointhepa- Ang, Audio, Pritichardis also making personal Briti vilion which will be open to up-and-coming appearances at Eaton's store in Toronto's unrecorded Canadian talent. This talent will of t Yorkdale Shopping Centre April 28 and 29. also be allowed to make demo tapes free of He will demonstrate some of the recording charge.Producerswillbeprovided by Du techniques used in making the album. For prod Doug Chappell CIRPA. the occasion, Pindoff Records, rackers for Nor Doug Chappell was teethed on the in- Eaton's will be supplying records to the win( dustry as a bass playing member of a group BMIC to hold ninth stores. back in 1963. After nine years of living out Pritchard, well known in Toronto as date of a suitcase and not knowing where his annual awards dinner former night announcer with CHUM -FM, who next dollar was coming from he decided to BMI Canada is preparing its ninth annual is the first Canadian act ever signed directly nam "move into" thebusiness. He became a awards dinnerfor BMIC affiliatesong- to the Island label. promotion man for MDC Distributors of writers, composers and publishers, to be Rec Ontario.Quicklylearningthe ropesof held April 27. The dinner is the only awards Joe Summers promotion,Chappell moved to the On- function in Canada offered for the creators reli tariodistributorsof A&M productas only. Rock action for Rogers' Lucille NationalPromotionDirectorandwas tramp, Valdy, Nazareth, Charity Brown, The highlight of the dinner is the pre- for absorbed into the A&M organization when sentation of the Harold Moon Award and Lucile,KennyRogers'currenthit Styx, Gino Vannelli and Chris deBurgh United Artists, has experienced that much - Roa and others". that company took over its own national accompanying 500 dollar cash prize to the four distribution.Chappell'snew dutieswill affiliate who contributes most international- sought -for crossover action. Having reached Summers began his career in the business the number one berth on RPM's Country ly, 20 years ago with Capitol Records in the include the management of the promotion ly to Canadian music. Last year's winner cord and publicity departments as well as the was Harry Somers, with previous prizes go- Playlist (which it held for two consecutive U.S. He was quick to be recognized for his weeks) the single is now established as a the marketing capabilities and shortlythere- developmentanddirectionof domestic ingto Randy Bachman and R. Murray pro( contemporary rock hit andiscurrently afterbecame Assistant Branch Manager talent throughout Canada and the world. Schafer. Knil and then Branch Manager of Decca's Detroit charted on the RPM 100 at No. 73. The arra office. It was only a matter of time before singlealso enjoys a No. 38 position on Fatl he entered the world of the record execu- BMIC announces annual COMING RPM's Adult Oriented Playlist. In addition, the flip, 'Til I Get It Right, tive, joining the Motown organization as EVENTS inC musical theatre showcase reportedly receiving heavy disco action National Sales Manager of Rare Earth in is Chu inthe Toronto market,with one -stops 1968. Summers came to Canada in 1972 as BMI Canada has announced May 19 as the I side from to National Sales Manager of A&M, moving up date for its annual musical theatre showcase, reporting requests on the flip May 28th ISSUE disco play only. Jun, to Director of Marketing in 1975. He has to begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn on bacl Wynford Drive in Toronto. RPM SALUTES CHUM's Rogers has had hits both in the country and contemporary fields in the past but The showcase is the culmination of a 20TH ANNIVERSARY dist two-hour workshop conducted by Broad- Issue deadline May 17th. has been basically noted, over the past few years, as a country artist. Dist SRO/Foot pact six year deal way arranger Lehman Engel on a once -a - the month basis on writing for musical theatre. May 30th, 1977 Toronto management firm SRO, has an- The students write both music and lyrics CANADIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY nounced the signing of A Foot In Cold in junior and senior classes. The showcase AWARDS BANQUET Leo Kottke to appear Brc Water toasix -year worldwide exclusive features songs by graduating seniors. Hotel Toronto - Toronto management deal. SRO's Tom Berry reports Titled Showcase Of Songs From Mus- Sept 24th & 25th, 1977 at Convocation Hall to the group, now four -piece, have completed ical Shows, the evening is produced annual- BIG COUNTRY & BIG Broi an album at Toronto's Sounds Interchange, ly by BMIC for media, press, publishers, COUNTRY AWARDS BANQUET Chrysalis recording artist Leo Kottke will Priv with production chores handled by guitarist recordcompaniesandproducers.The Skyline Hotel - Ottawa perform in Toronto at Convocation Hall to's Paul Naumann, and that booking arrange- music is performed by professional music- April 26. Kottke, who was voted Best Folk are Oct 8th, 9th, & 10th, 1977 ments for the band are being made with ians in a workshop setting, without acting Guitarist lastfall by Guitar Player Maga- dist; Music Shoppe International. or dialogue. RPM'S TALENT & ENTERTAINMENT zine, will play selections on 6 and 12 string BMIC reports this year's showcase, for CONFERENCE guitars. Pieces should include work from his and A Foot In Cold Water have three pre- the first time, will be open to anyone in Hotel Toronto - Toronto will vious album releases on Daffodil Records. live album My Feet Are Smiling and from the music industry interested. Invitations his recent instrumental release Leo Kottke. Bro. RPM . . . where it all began The third was also released in the U.S. by can be arranged by writing (not phoning) vocal Elektra/Asylum. Kottke plans to record anall very the public relations department of BMIC. album sometime in the future. The Stills. Stephen Room. Boys' The future. the in sometime album very an to to married is Sanson In Smokin' seventies, the of hit big vocal all record plans Kottke . . . ing) guitarist rock began all it where RPM. Quebec. in their for known are Station Brownsville Kottke. Leo release instrumental recent his ions well extremely doing reportedly is label, label. the for album debut their be will from and Smiling Are Feet My album live Toronto - Toronto Hotel in e Bros Warner the on year last late released which name, group's the of title under his from work include should Pieces guitars. for new a on play will zine, CONFERENCE Vancouver, album, current Sanson's treal. album, releasing also is Quality string 12 and 6 selections ENTERTAINMENT & TALENT RPM'S at Canada. in Stock Private of distributors Maga- Player Guitar by fall last Guitarist Mon- in Theatre Outremont Montreal's 1977 10th, & 9th, 8th, Oct ging by promoted are Best was who Kottke, 26. April concerts sellout two played recently France, Records, Quality being Folk voted - usic- of native a Sanson, Veronique artist WEA dates The 22-23). (Apr Mocambo El to's Hall Convocation at Toronto in perform Ottawa Hotel Skyline The Toron- at appear to slated are Stock, Private will Kottke Leo artist. recording Chrysalis BANQUET AWARDS COUNTRY hers, Sanson for notices out Sold with signed newly Station, Bronwsville BIG & COUNTRY BIG nual- at 1977 25th, & 24th Sept Mus- El to Hall Convocation 2). -May (28 Montreal in Sun Rising Mocambo Toronto - Toronto Hotel saxman appear 'case the at Fortune Sonny and (27) Station Brownsville to Kottke Leo BANQUET AWARDS Orpheum Vancouver's at Ponty -LucJean INDUSTRY MUSIC CANADIAN yrics violinist are future the in up Coming 1977 30th, May atre. season. Easter the ce-a- (14-16). Mocambo El Toronto's were artist. country a as years, for time in shipped Distributors, May Issue played White Lenny Drummer (12-16). few past the over noted, basically been has 17th. deadline .oad- Rink Roller Old the at Mingus Charles Educational Select Oakville's by distributed contemporary ANNIVERSARY 20TH a of copies thousand Two but past the in fields and bassist noted saw date Vancouver Another record, the of country had has Rogers CHUM's SALUTES RPM Scrunchins. The & Terry for backup the in both hits on n Vancouver. in Theatre Elizabeth Queen only. play disco ISSUE 28th May a Benson vocal supply also will they where 12 June case, at 3 .Apr concert sellout did from side flip the on requests reporting across Opry on Promotions, Goodtime to ; George winner Grammy Canada. North -stopsone with market, Toronto the in the appearances in keynoted artists jazz WEA according performing, be will but Church heavy receiving reportedly is Roman the of parishes Canadian in action disco of number a seeing is April of Month The Catholic I flip, the addition, In EVENTS group The Right, It Get 'Til :IS work conduct based Toronto Playlist. Oriented Adult RPM's COMING O'Reilly. Eugene Father concerts April artists' WEA on position 38 No. a enjoys also single by mostly written selections the arranged The 73. No. at 100 RPM the on charted among Hoffert Paul member -Lighthouse Ex Knight. Schafer. L. keynoted Jazz currently is and hit rock contemporary by handled engineering and production R. Rick a as established now is single the weeks) Murray and Bachman Randy to ing estic Ontario Ajax in Studio Grange the go- prizes previous with was with consecutive two for held it (which Playlist Somers, Harry the Conti. Bill by conducted and posed at ago months two material their corded one winner year's Last music. Canadian to ly ytion was Country RPM's on berth number the com- movie the for soundtrack The re- Dybka Yaroslaw and Curtain Paul ly, crossover international- most contributes who affiliate will Little DeEtta artists, priests, four reached Having action. -for sought to Pigford. Nelson and O'Reil- Eugene McGinn, Darrell - has Artists, United the prize cash dollar 500 accompanying ional unknown hitherto two of voices the features The Quartet. Redemptorist the by Road much that experienced and Award Moon Harold the of for hit current Rogers' Kenny Lucile, sentation when latter The response. U.S. strong receiving is Damascus released has Records Ocean pre- the is dinner the of highlight The was Away, Heart My Take You other, the while only. as t on - Windsor, CKLW at hitbound currently is Ocean released Lucille Rogers' for action Rock creators the for offered Canada in function On Now, Fly Gonna One, April. of part latter awards only the is dinner The 27. April held of s the released being are album the from priests Redemptorist be to publishers, and composers writers, of rs move singles Two Canada. in to ginning label. Island the to song- affiliate BMIC for dinner awards a ne Best Award as names be- reportedly is Movie, for Collins. Judy and Muldaur Maria directly signed ever act Canadian first the is annual ninth its preparing is Canada BMI to ;c1 won U.S. the Academy the film the since such by covered been have songs whose -FM, CHUM with announcer night former his e in gains national making currently Rocky, Waldman, Wendy artist WEA was dates as Toronto in known well Pritchard, dinner awards annual out g film the from albutin Soundtrack U.A. The for Opening roup Canadian three Stewart's stores. to wines. the to records supplying be will Eaton's ninth hold BMIC in- Le LP Rocky from culled Singles Bordeaux of aware more Americans North for rackers Records, Pindoff occasion, the CIRPA. making for France, Bordeaux, in producers For album. the making in used techniques wine from Award Recognition Bordeaux Du some by provided be will Producers charge. 3C2. M1P recording the of demonstrate will He of free tapes demo make to allowed be Ave., Champion the with honoured been also 29. and 28 April Centre Shopping Yorkdale Ontario, Scarborough, Midland 160 year. will talent This talent. Canadian unrecorded Committee, Talent CNE The At CRIA has he wine, of connoisseur A the of Toronto's in store Eaton's at appearances open as music British up-and-coming to be will which vilion to addressed be should submissions The folksinger best industry personal making also is Pritichard Audio, pa- the from award 1968 a won Angeles, the in studio recording operational cluded. Techniques with agreement the Under an create to Los in living now Briton a Stewart, (CIRPA) Association cers' in- be should 5) -September 17 (August records. sells also outlet retail the wherever Produ- Record Independent Canadian the the of Stones. Rolling the and Road) (Abbey album the retail will turn, in They, ment. dates Preferred submitted. recording Parsons, with working is CRIA the addition, In number catalogue title the and organization, Beatles the with work for noted equip- brand Tascam and TEAC sell who Alan by produced was album Stewart's across over level. retail rights performing and publisher company, Canada stores 100 to them the to and stages pressing and studio the manager, Cat. the following of indications early ing distribute will who White, to posters and process record artists the of address and now been has album, through A&R from manufacturing name the biography, a include must mission show- is and released album the of copies demonstration supply an Stewart's from culled Border, The On entire the showing exhibit and Canada sub- The 1977. in record to contracted will Island White, with agreement the By in industry recording the of history the ing market. Montreal the in album the group a be and/or record recent most their of recorders. tape Techniques of and display- exhibit historical an be will tap on -.1 a break to helping for CHOM-FM of Colson board series 5 Number Tascam a using ally J pressing sample submit must and ulations, was Also nights). rock or contemporary Adult as Peggy to presented also Platinum sold. person- him by recorded and Pritchard by as ID reg- CRTC the by defined Canadian excess country, (such evening each basis theme units 100,000 of in sales for Cat composed was music, electronic estrated a on be must Applicants 20. May of deadline num artists Canadian by performances an has Reynolds, The Of Year album, his for award orch- of consists which album, The seat a application established a him to Montreal daily featuring theatre, 2,000 GRT's and George plati- with present date Stew. Earthworm include will It 020 Ross Struth Quality's in label Exibition. National Canadian subcommittee, talent The Stewart's of advantage took Canada, Nocturnal album Island Pritchard's David the of part a as to by headed Janus the distribute who GRT, (18). Bowl keynote 5 September 18 in CNE the at pavilion dustry of promotion the for Audio Techniques August from open be will pavilion m Toronto. Concert Gardens' Leaf Maple Toronto's The z In- Recording Canadian the in theatre and equipment, Tascam and TEAC of utors planning. the on working committees N and (17) Hamilton in University Master distrib- Canadian company, Development are ida. -seat 2,000 the in performing in ested Sub- six has CRIA well. progressing sales I> are Canadian from Mc- 16), (Apr Arts des Place Montreal's Electonic White with agreements firmed inter- who performers at dates. Canadian Pavilion Industry Music Canadian CNE and t submissions for asking is (CRIA) tion place took Concerts has Canada, in Records Island represent the for plans reports Association Industry successful just has Cat, Raven the r Associa- Industry Recording Canadian The three completed who Enterprises, Raven of -Hill Stuart Recording Canadian the of Robertson Brian The Of Year with single hit major a off ing tribu- -o com- Stewart, Al label, Janus the of Pride of re 3:1 shows Pavilion CNE to Techniques Tascam, from committees by GRT given applications for asks CRIA Stewart for platinum boost Pritchard groomed Pavilion Ex CRIA Sniveling, whining, never-say -win cry babies Mark-lin and Pindoff pact di

In My Opinion is a weekly feature. Comments, viewpoints and opinion byour writers country scene as presenters and Gordon Lee Farley, a veteran of 20 years in the plant cv) and the industry are featured each week. If you have something to contribute, send your Lightfootif you want to consider him Canadian music industry and now presi- the copy to: In My Opinion: RPM Magazine, 6 Brentcliffe Road, Toronto M4G 3Y2. Ifyour 5. article is used, we will sendyou $50. Deadline for submission, Tuesdays at noon. country. I never really thought of Randy dent of his own label, Mark -Lin, has firmed usM Bachman,SharonLeeWilliams,Patsy a distribution agreement with the Toronto - cess Well the Junos are over for another year and, doWn. Like RPM's Three Days In March, Gallant, Gail Dahms et al as country. based Pindoff Records Sales. Farley founded sit once again, the Canadian writers have flood- for example. Where were all you cry babies Let'sputthingsstraight,shall we? his label a few moths ago after a year as of ed us with their valley of tears. What a bunch when the panel discussions where going There are hundreds of people from all Canadian head for CTI Records. He began The ofsniveling,whining,never -say -wincry on? I understand more than 400 registered walks of the music industry fighting damned hiscareerintherecordbusiness with to F and at least 100 showed up for the very hardtogetthings moving, in country, Quality Records, rising to the position of theii interesting talks,(well, you did, at least, in rock, in pop and in all branches, so why Vice -President, which he left for CTI. reco IN MY OPINION IR show up for the free booze at the exhibits, the hell don't you throw those soggy han- Considered an expert in promotion and whit stiA by Steve Hyde so I suppose we should consider ouselves kies into the dirty wash baskets, dry your marketing, Farley did much research on the of t honoured!), you were evenlydividedI eyes, blow your nose and roll up your problemsfacing indpendent labels with plan think, on the CBC live Juno show. Half of sleeves and, instead of finding all the things smal babies. How their typewriters never rust you cried that it was "just like a boring that are wrong with the industry and the stoc. I just don't know. old Hollywood award show" and the other awardsetc,starthelpingtoput them Actually,it's not just the Juno,s it's half cried that "it certainly wasn't as slick right. Don't wait until everything is over, a n everythingCanadian.No matter what's as a Hollywood award show"! I'm certain do it before it begins. If you have ideas, re1eE tried or how hard people work to make it that the CBC would be delighted to hear tell somebody.If you think you know knot go, as soon as the sets are being broken from any of you that have the ideas or the how to better the TV show, tell somebody. in t down, out comeallthe handkerchiefs. know-how to bolster up the TV end of the If you want to see the Canadian music mate I'm not talking about the Toronto press, Junos, the number is 925-3311, just ask for industry grow and expand, for God's sake regu they wouldn't give a good report for any- the Variety Department. stop bloody crying and do something - any- thing Canadian, even if they knew what it Many of you, Ritchie Yorke in particular, thing. There is a lot to be done and ideas orde was about. No, I'm talking about the music bemoaned the fact that rock was ignored. and know-how are needed, but please, it's they writers, the people who are supposed to be Come on Rich, what show were you watch- easy to be wise, to sneer and tear down, distr pushing for Canadian talent, not tearing it ing?I canonly remember Al Cherny, after the event. But why not try to be a easie CarrollBaker and Ian Tyson from the little clever and helpful before it. will titie; ". . . the prophets of doom, the messengers of mediocrity,willbe overwhelmed bythe new regards to distribution and finally made his generation ofcompetent,creative,confident significant news no matterhow it rubs major advertiser ed, artisans and by all those of preceding generations decision to "go with Pindoff'. He explain- out who have already demonstrated their freshness of by Alan Guettel ed some of his reasons for changing distribu- brov mind, their talent and their capacity for inspired Thanks, David, for your response to my provide only a lot of pap and free promo tors: "I was fairly satisfied with the distribu- whet leadership." -Pierre Juneau column on controversial radio broadcasting for the music business while ignoring a tors I had, but I feel a better overall mer- doff (or rather the lack of it). It's good to know whole lot of matters where their listeners chandising performance will be accomplish- displ that someone reads, thinks, and responds. are getting ripped off. ed with having Pindoff as a distributor". 1 I agree that any publication - from trade But that's precisely the point I, and the He went on to point out the many years linec 9k1 ;IkVA he has been aware of the business prac- published weekly since magazines to daily papers - has the respon- CRTC, hope to make: In these days of strict head February 24th, 1964, by sibilityto report allsignificant news no format when all the on -air voices of a sta- tices and accomplishments of Chris Pin - "Inv doff and his Directors, Taylor Campbell RPM MUSIC PUBLICA I IONS LTD. matter how it rubs any major advertiser. tion are forced out of the same mold, the nati( 6 Brentcliffe Road And the same goes for radio stations. station's management has more responsibil- and Bud Farquarson. The latter two, of knot Toronto, Ontario The difference is the rules of the game. ity than ever before to assure fair and bal- course, scored top marks, in farley's opinion give] M4G 3Y2 In publishing, any publisher can slant his anced presentation of the issues that immed- as knowing "the business from a record of p (416) 425-0257 coverage to fit any bias he may have. That iately concern their particular audiences. company and rack jobbers' point of view". two Telex: 06-22756 may not be right, but that's the way it is. Maybe the ruleswill change so that Farley explained that "By having a lead- adistributor,Ifeel Publisher & Editor - Walt Grealis In broadcasting, on the other hand, a publications - possibly to be granted favour- ing rack jobber as tion Mark -Lin will now be more flexible and we Director Special Projects - Stan Klees licenceeis granted permission to use the able second-class postage privileges-will pros public's airwaves for a set period of time also have to meet standards of fair and bal- can secure initial orders in a few hours and Sales & Advertising - Sammy -Jo know that the product will be in the stores, ber General News - J.J. Linden aslongas he maintains high standards anced reporting.Ihope that day comes itv based on the broadcast law in Canada: soon. But until it does,RPMwill be the serviced by Pindoff, in a few days". Point Programming- James Holt of concern with Farley isthat with the dist The public's interests are primary. organof the music industry (whichis, plan Chart Editor - Rob Mearns othersystem, where an albumslickis You're right that the DJs are not at fault let'sfaceit,those who own the record laun Subscriptions - Reta Irwin for the fact that most rock radio stations companies), The Toronto Star is one part of sent to regular distributors and then a re- Art & Design - MusicAd&Art agrowingconglomoratewith quest for an order, considerable time is far-flung lost. As Farley explains: "The distributor of ti interests, and so forth. Fart New chairman for Stations like CFTR and CHUM in Toron- will order a small minimum initial order, The following codes are used throughout then he'llsolicithis accounts for their long RPM's charts as a key to record distributors to, are, on the other hand, legally respons- or a A&M W MOTOWN Y reaction to the 'new release which could O'Keefe Centre ible to the interests of the millions of kids acco CBS H PHONODISC L take a further few weeks. This type of CAPITOL F Frank Fisher has been elected Chairman who listen to their broadcasts. POLYDOR distributor ordering on new releases Pind GRT QUALITY M of the Board for Toronto's O'Keefe Centre DJs and music trade writers may be LONDON K RCA havoc with production because we have to Management. Fisher, who has been a board only "following orders", but that defense char MCA WEA place minimum orders with the pressing member since1970,has held positions may not stand up at some tribunals - and it ley MAPL logos are used throughout RPM which include: Vice-president and General looks like one of those may be the upcom- papE to define Canadian content on discs Manager of Odeon Theatres (Canada) Ltd., ing CRTC hearings on controversial broad- time dItt casting. %IP Vice-presidentof the Canadian Theatre suite Group Ltd., President of the Motion Picture Pind M - Music composed by a Canadian THE CANADIAN MUSIC A - Artist featured is a Canadian Industry Council of Canada and currently INDUSTRY AWARDS BANQUET char P - Production wholly Recorded in Canada as Director of the Convention and Tourist COMING MAY 28TH labe. L - Lyrics written by a Canadian MAY 30, 1977 Bureau of Metropolitan Toronto and of THE CHUM stroi Advertising rates on request the Civic Gardeh Centre. 20TH ANNIVERSARY ISSUE insti Second Class Mail- Registration, No. 1351 The election took place at the Board's PRINTED IN CANADA in a regular meeting. the i MacDonald. Ian member Crimson stores". World Music important the King former and Jones Mick guitarist including Pindoff, by serviced stores all in ard's Tooth Spooky former includes Foreigner get would product their exposure instant ISSUE ANNIVERSARY 20TH a and material group of side one plus the to due -Lin, Mark consider strongly CHUM THE own 1977 30, MAY of J. side showcase his member each giving would distribution Canadian seeking label 28TH MAY COMING urist Works, set, record two Palmer's & Lake a obvious, is It labels. new of chandising BANQUET AWARDS INDUSTRY are :ntly Emerson, released Just Forgiveness. mer- and promotion plan to and Pindoff MUSIC CANADIAN THE rture Sweet Raitt's Bonnie and Transition, Of secure for labels other to mainly suited, casting. atre Period The titled Morrison, Van by albums best am I direction the in work to time broad- controversial on Ltd., include future near the in releases now hearings CRTC ing WEA have will I followup. and paperwork upcom- the be may those of one like looks eral of lot a eliminates change "This as ley - 13-19. June with orders minimum place it and tribunals some at up stand not may lions at week a for Cher Far- by up summed is of change pressing the Centre O'Keefe Toronto's distributors to we because production with havoc defense that but orders", "following only oard & Sonny and 30, June Montreal in Arts Farley's in factor important most The have may :titre plays releases new on ordering distributor be writers trade music and DJs Des Place the at Lightfoot Gordon 1., May Pindoff". a broadcasts. their to listen who man Theatre Elizabeth Queen at of responsibility the be will This accounts. of type This weeks. few further take Vancouver's could which release new the to reaction kids of millions the of interests the to ible Harris Emmylou include appearances to out send to statements monthly any or respons- legally hand, other the on are, to, worry any their for accounts his solicit he'll then Canadian making artists WEA Other about, to receivables have longer Toron- in CHUM and CFTR no order, initial minimum small a order will like Stations Man. Wizard single, a and will "We Pindoff. with pacting Farley's forth. so and interests, have times, of distributor "The explains: Farley As lost. Magic, Something album, new a released just with eliminated been literally an far-flung with conglomorate growing a best at nightmare a Receivables, is time considerable order, for quest one has WEA (22). Hall Convocation Toronto's the re- a to of part is Star Toronto The companies), :ions calls". launch then and distributors regular sent and (21) Arena Sudbury (20), Centre phone with everything an record the own who those it, face let's fault and up plan, is slick album where system, other Arts National Ottawa's 9), (May Place order required the write concern is, (which industry music the of organ the institute simply we Now distributors. the with that is Farley with of Hamilton (23) Victoria 22, Apr Vancouver Point days". few a in Pindoff, by serviced the be will RPM does, it until But soon. ada: tour independent regular with take would it comes day that hope I reporting. anced lards in dates includes American North a stores, the in be will product the that know current Their artists. WEA for schedule time the of fraction in effect into put be a secure can bal- and fair of standards meet to have also time "can plans merchandising and promotions and hours few in orders initial - spring strong a highlight Harum Procol we and flexible more be now will -Lin Mark will privileges postage second-class able the special that confident now is Farley tion, - to - a group British by dates Canadian of series A feel I distributor, a as jobber rack ing favour granted be possibly publications d, promo- specialized of field own In so his lead- a having "By explained Farley that change will rules the Maybe ;. obsolescence". lower will features two that concern releases album & dates view". of point jobbers' rack and company audiences. particular their iately That These buying. incentive through product of immed- that issues the of presentation anced his t no record a from business "the knowing as reports 'loading' be will There number. given bai- and fair assure to before ever ame. Canadian WEA any on opinion farley's in marks, top scored course, than ity require they what exactly knowing of two, latter The Farquarson. Bud and responsibil- more has management station's branch Pindoff each of because nationally the mold, same the of out forced are tion tiser. more now Campbell Taylor Directors, his and doff controlled be will "Inventories - sta- a of voices -airon the all when format no ; accustomed. is Reverberi Pin Chris of accomplishments and tices label. independent small the for headache prac- aware strict of days these In make: to hope CRTC, pon- which to airplay AOR the as well as tion a business the of been has he be could which control inventory lined years many to on the and I, point the precisely that's But :rade ac- rock contemporary progressive expects stream- the out point went He has operation Pindoff The a as off. ripped getting are and appeal universal more a has album more distributor". 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Of Sound The In entitled, Strings 101 the by album an of release the the with been has venture successful most Mark-Lin's deal distribution pact Pindoff and Mark-lin STATE OF THE INDUSTRY PART THREE OF A SERIES Robbie Lane What t "If you're looking for the artist to fit the and The present is excellent the future looks bright expression 'All Canadian' then try Robbie terns Lane. Here is truly a great Canadian artist and' who has groomed himself for the inter- What's the state of the industry? Are der Hill Mob and Keath Barrie. We're get- Hill.Internationally, GRTiscurrently national market". The year was 1965 and estab we in a slump or do we have another good ting good international response tothe havingitslargestsuccesstodate with that description of Robbie Lane appeared in only year ahead of us? RPM asked those who Mob, especially in Scandinavia and Bene- KLAATU which is being distributed by a front page story in RPM, June 21stof disal could best sum up our present situation lux. Their album is beginning to move in Capitol, outside of Canada. In thefirst that year. At that time, Lane was the talk of coup and who could give us some idea of the the United States as well. Keath Barrie, of quarter,the album broke nationally in the struggling young Canadian record busi- secoi future. Four basic questions were asked course,isstarting to happen in the westthe U.S. and sold over 1/4 million copies. ness. He and his group, The Disciples were cracl of the top executives of the major record where we're getting reorders in fairly sub-We look forwardto having even more packing hallsand high school auditoriums rest manufacturing and distributing companies, stantial quantities. And Keath, as a result significant sales. which will constitute a weekly series. of histripto the Maritimes about two The rapid increase in sales and the im- They were asked the following ques- months back, has started to happen down plementation of a data processing system tions: (1) How did your company fare in there. We've done very well with him in have put strains on the administrative aspect the first quarter of 1977? (2) What do you central Canada and now, if we can break of the business. These appear to have been anticipate for the rest of the year? (3) Do it wide open in the west and down east, largely resolved so that the remainder of you see any revolutionary changes coming we've got a gold artist on our hands. the year looks very promising in terms of about in the industry this year? (4) What With regard to the CRIA Pavilion at this further expansion in sales, both in regular other area of the industry would you like year's CNE, I'm very confident that it'sproduct and in other related areas such to comment about? going to be a very successful show. Things as premium packages and TV promoted are shaping up very nicely and I think it packages. We are also in the process of STAN K U LI N could be of immense benefit to the whole concludingseveralsub -publishingagree- President industry and Icertainly hope everybody ments for Canada which will significantly United Artists Records (Canada) adopts a very positive attitude towards it. strengthen our publishing activities.I am If, as anticipated, we've got a million plus quite optimistic about our Canadian record- It was a good first quarter for us. At the consumerscomingthroughabuilding ings as we will be releasing albums in the moment we're having difficulty reaching our where we can tell our story. This is the next few months by Ian Thomas, The Hunt figures but I anticipate we're going to do it important thing.Ithink, too often, the (made upof members fromDillinger, for the second quarter because some of the industrytellsthestoryto each other. Bond and Max Webster), Prism from Van- product we have is now starting to get hot. Within ourselves we're hyping each other, couver and IshanPeople,produced by The Rocky Soundtrack, as an example, has but I think it's important to tell the con-David Clayton -Thomas, in addition to an just exploded. That type of product plus sumer. That's what it'sall about and the album by Blood, Sweat & Tears featuring exhibition is going to give us the oppor- David Clayton -Thomas on ABC. tunity to do so., The music business appears to be an evolutionary process and as such I see con- ROSS REYNOLDS tinuing emphasis upon album artists rather President than one shot single artists. GRT Of Canada, Ltd. Bobby Edwards completes The first quarter of 1977 was a record in terms of sales for GRT. Al Stewart's album, album session for CTL Year Of The Cat, became gold in January and went platinum in March, 1977. Coming Bobby Edwards is finishing his third album Robbie Lan, off a relatively cool period with singles, forCanadianTalentLibrary.Normally noted asasessionguitarist, Edwards is showcasing his talents as a writer, arranger, Quality plans release Cf conductor and producer on this album, whichisnot yettitled. He only plays of four Canadian LPs gi' guitar on one cut. The album will feature a seven -piece QualityRecordsisplanningafull Aft vocal group and a full string section,along scheduleofCanadianreleasesforthe with a full complement of horns and winds. spring.ProductincludesSkipProkop's nat Strings will consist largely of members of Quality debut solo album All Growed Up, run the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, with planned for release April 15, The Stamped- recl "IT'S IMPORTANT TO TELL THE CON- winds and brass featuring members of the ers' ninth album, titled Platinum, on MWC by SUMER AND THE EXHIBITION WILL Boss Brass. Records(22),SweetBlindness'second acc GIVE US THE OPPORTUNITY". Also on the album are guitarists Bob Quality effort, Energize (29), and Wenz- of 1 the Kenny Rogers crossing over to pop will Mann andBrianRussell,pianist Doug day's latest Skyline release Nearly Made It help us make our second quarter figures. Riley, bassist Rick Homme, percussionist (May 9). Hal Ithink,likeeverybodyelsein the Brian Leonard and Terry Clarke on drums. In promoting thereleases, Quality is nip business,Idon'tsee any revolutionary Of the 12 selections on the album, six shipping posters of each of the albums plus the changes down the road. I'm anticipating are composed by Edwards. Of these, two a composite poster of all their Canadian we( a very good final quarter again. are instrumental, three include Edwards' spring releases.In addition, the company inc: If I had an area of concern it would be own lyrics,and one isco -written with is taking Prokop on a promo tour of major wil the fact that the border has been opened up FredNapoli.Otherselectionsinclude Canadian cities. again to U.S. deletes, overstocks and over- material by Paul Simon and Neil Sedaka. Quality notes a slight change of feeling fish runs. To me, this is an indication of the Edwards is experienced both as song- in some of the Wenzday material to a more be government's total lack of knowledge of "I SEE CONTINUING EMPHASIS UPON writerandproducer.Hiscompositions British sound, thanks to the British -born Bar the recording industry in Canada. I feel this ALBUM ARTISTS RATHER THAN ONE have been covered by a variety of CTL pen of Paul Andrew Smith, one of the exr will have an adverse effect on our catalogue SHOT SINGLE ARTISTS". artists, including Vic Franklyn, Ben McPeek members of the group. The company also we( sales. GRT had a. number of strong singles with and the Laurie Bower Singers, and he has reports the jacket of the Sweet Blindness Ma On the Canadian talentfront, we're McCoo & Davis, Al Stewart, Kenny Nolan, producedtheShuffleBabiesand Bob album features a photo of the group with a sell working very hard on two acts, the Laven- John Ellison & Soul Brothers Six and Dan Lucier's recent Nerves Of Steel album. background of flames. put p.m. 9:00 RPM. in weekly published flames. of background album. Steel Of Nerves recent Lucier's Dan a with group the of photo a features album at starting music disco non-stop with a.m. be will and albums and singles selling Bob and Babies Shuffle the produced 31an, open 50 top the of consist will chart The May. Blindness Sweet the of jacket the reports he and Singers, Bower Laurie the and with -1:00 noon Saturday to Monday is company group. has of part latter the be should which week, also The the of members McPeek Ben Franklyn, Vic including artists, Mingles (11-23). Company Gas Hawaiian one Smith, Paul of pen Grand sixth the on publishing begin to expects the of Andrew CTL of variety a by covered been have ENE the and 9) -Apr. 21 (Mar. Street -born the to thanks sound, British - Anthony CRIA the problems, unforseen Barring British compositions His producer. and writer PON month this Nightflight; and more a to some were at guests Last basis. week to week a on evaluated be material Wenzday the of in song- as both experienced is Edwards Steve club the months' run over feeling of change slight a notes Quality featured. be still will entertainment live will and period, dry the lished, Sedaka. Neil and Simon Paul by material a pub- not but printed, be will chart The cities. Canadian include selections Other Napoli. Fred however, look, disco for geared be will tour promo a on without ing, weekly. rotated be will major of Prokop taking is with -written co is one and lyrics, own renovations The down. closing company the addition, In releases. spring and system new including: outlets and week to week from increased Edwards' include three instrumental, are light- sound bar, Canadian their all of poster composite a of couple next the in changes go be will used retailers of number The week. two these, Of Edwards. by composed are months are computer, plus albums the of each of posters shipping on under- will Toronto in nightclub Mingles first the in cooperating the six album, the selections 12 the Of by random at selected Vancouver, and nipeg is Quality releases, the promoting In drums. on Clarke Terry and Leonard Brian changes undergoes Win- Hamilton, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, 9). (May percussionist Homme, Rick bassist Riley, markets, major six of each in Retailers It Made Nearly release Skyline latest day's Doug pianist Russell, Brian and Mann Mingles Toronto CRIA. the of Wenz- and (29), Energize effort, Quality Bob guitarists are album the on Also behalf on Ross Touche, of firm accounting second Blindness' Sweet (22), Records Brass. Boss even on ers' it". in the by administered and computer a by MWC Platinum, titled album, ninth the of members featuring brass and winds you're that forget to tend people business, compiled and tabulated being is sales, record Stamped- The 15, April release for planned with Orchestra, Symphony Toronto the a this in yourself of profile high very keep on solely based is which chart, The run. Up, Growed All album solo debut Quality of members of largely consist will Strings don't you "If Lane, Says ago. years ten dry -week five its begun has chart national Prokop's Skip includes Product spring. winds. and horns of complement full a with were they as now vibrant as are talent his (CRIA) Association Industry Recording dian the for releases Canadian of schedule section,along string full a and group vocal a and confidence his youthfulness, His vision. Cana- the planning, of months many After full planning is Records Quality -piece seven a feature will album The tele- Canadian to return to Lane young cut. one on guitar year handsome the for the be could This run dry week five given LPs Canadian four of plays only He titled. yet not is which acts. lounge album, this on producer and conductor six booking currently is and Dixon-Propas, chart sales record CRIA release plans Quality arranger, writer, a as talents his showcasing of division a Associates, Management is Edwards guitarist, session a as noted Artists own his starting before months six Normally Library. Talent Canadian for gles, for MSI with remained He agency. ing Lane Robbie album third his finishing is Edwards Bobby ning book- the into acts lounge incorporating of uary idea the with International Shoppe Music CTL for session album )um, Scribner's. Ron joined he when use practical in d to knowledge past his put He gardless. completes Edwards Bobby re- management, in interests business his maintain would he that emphasized Lane artists. single shot one than interests, television and record Outside rather artists album upon emphasis tinuing show. game Network Global a for as con- see I such as and process evolutionary host an appears another finishing currently is and Round, be to business music The on wor- - -Go Music program, CTV backed U.S. ABC. -Thomas Clayton David a a featuring Tears & Sweat Blood, by album the for pilot completed recently has He - con interests. television other stimulate to an to addition in -Thomas, Clayton David couver managed be, to claims he writer" letter by produced People, Ishan and ther, "persistent the being however, Lane part. Van- from Prism Webster), Max and Bond ther. the getting Ludden Alan winner Award Dillinger, from members of up (made the Emmy in resulted outcome final The Bolen. Hunt The Thomas, Ian by months few next the Lin producer by request a - Stumpers the in albums releasing be will we as ings lding our for pilot NBC original the did Lane year record- Canadian about optimistic quite plus last early that note to interesting It's am I activities. publishing our strengthen it. is television. .Canadian of requirements significantly will which Canada for ments body new to a the agree- -publishingsub several concluding thole the up" "leg and business are on perspective new, a Lane give did it but of process the in also We packages. it ilk as a Missing release, His promoted TV and packages premium hings hit wasn't You, areas back. was Lane Robbie that memories such related other in and product it's their jog to and for looking was public regular in both sales, in expansion further this t an was years, of terms in promising very looks year the the what judge to effort so many so in release first his that natural of remainder the that resolved largely east, was so been have to appear These business. the of peak only it business record the in ed on the in aspect administrative the strains put have in m chang- have Times studios. recording a back was he year last finally, and circuit system processing data of plementation town club the play to continued He business. im- the and sales in increase rapid The two out not but - sight from dropped sales. significant esult the of halls packing more even to Lane and viewers young their of needs the June in Finally, followed. Canada of rest auditoriums school high and having forward look We sub- were group, his He ness. over of sight lost television Canadian and scene the and barrier international the cracked Disciples The and copies. million 1/4 sold and U.S. the west away Thing, Funny A Love Ain't release, second busi- record Canadian struggling the in nationally broke album the quarter, of e, recording the from hiatus pected was year. a His anti-Ontarioism. in waxed country of talk the Lane time, that At that first the In Canada. of outside Capitol in ye ex- than longer took He Lane. Robbie story page a stars the of rest the considering disappointment, of 21st June RPM, in front by distributed being is which KLAATU 3ene- not but do Some away? fade just of description that to success recording and television Canadian Do a big too wasn't which Ontario, in only in appeared Lane Robbie with date largest its having the but artist, recording a as Lane established and 1965 was year The market". national currently is GRT Internationally, Hill. - get Happening. has who CTV's of host singing as run year Mae, Fannie release, single first His inter- the for himself groomed It's great a is Here Lane. a and television Canadian of clique Pacemakers. The and artist Canadian truly four try then Canadian' 'All expression secret the into him led and smash stant Gerry including acts -known ternationally Robbie many for opening and the fit to artist the for looking you're "If in- an was Sandy, of release his 1965, of in- visiting the of bright looks uture needs country this What Lane Robbie SERIES A OF THREE PART Klaatu album in short demand Baker, Prophet prepare Republic publishing here Robl -rai GRT group Klaatu have become the cen- Paul McCartney death rumours. Among for national Can tour goes to Sunbury -Dunbar Can tre of one of the largest scale publicitythe clues discussed are a statement made Sunbury -Dunbar, RCA Canada's publish- co phenomenons in the history of the Canadian by McCartney at this most recent Boston RCA recordingartists Carroll Baker and Ronnie Prophet will be doing a joint nat- ing arm, received a big boost last week Rob = music industry. Following a series of articles Gardens concert, in which he stated, "The when the pubbery's president, Jack Feeney, Turn( next time you see me will be the day the ional tour over the last half of June. < in the U.S. press comparing the group to signedasubpublishing deal inNashville tensiv the Beatles (many authors concluded that earth stands still." The Name Klaatu comes Baker, this year's Juno winner for best female country artist, has a full schedule with Republic Records' Dave Burgess. suppc Klaatu and the Beatles are one and the from a 1951 science fiction movie titled Underthedeal,Sunbury -Dunbarin Freev same), demand for the group's album in the The Day The Earth Stands Still, in which through thespring, including a taping of Prophet's CTV show Grand Old Country. Canada will handle thousands of country Turn. U.S., to rush -press copies of the album for actor Micheal Rennie plays a peace emissary songs published by the two groups of corn- count from outer space named Klaatu. Taping takes place the last two weeks in immediate shipping throughout the U.S. In April for September airing. The month of panies associated with Republic: the Single - with some parts of the U.S., in fact, due to the The cover of Ringo Starr's Goodnight tree and Golden West groups. shortage of product, copies of the album Vienna album shows Starr standing in the May is scheduled for clubs and concerts throughoutOntario,includingThunder Feeney told RPM, the deal was one of have been scalped underthetablefor doorway of a spaceship beside the robot thefirstacquisitions by RCA Canada's upwards of ten dollars. U.S. sales have been Klaatu from the same movie. In addition Bay (2-7), Toronto's El. Condor Supper Club (12-14), Ontario Place (25), and Barrie (28). publishing group in a planned expansion of reported in the quarter -million area. The the name Klaatu is mentioned at the bottom the company's activities. Under a subpublish- album qualifies as Canadian content. of the poster which comes with the album. A two week stint in Regina (30 -June 11) is the last stop before the tour. Following ing deal, the two parties (in this case Re- Recently the Klaatu phenomenon has In fact,studentsofthe Klaatu public and Sunbury -Dunbar) usually split returned to Canada. Following a column in phenomenon have formed or discovered the tour, she does her own tour of the Maritimes in late July, and is slated for the the publishing income of the firms in the the Toronto Sun by Wilder Penfield III, a number of other such clues in a variety to which the rights have been which was devoted to the album's pub- a different degrees of clarity. GRT's Frank CNE August 30. country RCA hasreleaseda new singlefor assigned. licity, GRT reported that the album was sold Davies reports that near the end of one of The Golden West group (Golden West, completely out of stock within two days. the cuts on the album, Sub Rosa Subway Prophet. Phone Call From Allyson isfrom the album titledafer his name. BMI; WesternMusic, ASCAP; Ridgeway GRT has rushed units throughout Canada is ahigh-pitchedMorsecodemessage Music, BMI; Camarillo Music, BMI; and to meet the demand. purporting todivulge thesecretof the Prophet found time in his taping schedule to group. GRT is awarding a Klaatu button appear at the El Condor, Apri115-17. Melody Ranch, ASCAP) includes many old The press coverage centres around a countrystandardsassociatedwithRe- number of so-called clues in the album, to the first person to decode the message. public's Gene Autry - songs like Back In matching clues found in records made by The bandshrouds itselfin mystery. The Saddle Again, Call For Me And I'll Beatle members, and giving the situation an Little is known about them beyond the fact Rivers' label to Polydor that they admit to being a four -piece unit. Be There and Be Honest With Me. atmosphere similar to that generated during Peter Horvath, A&R Director of the Mon- The Singletree group (Singletree Music, Robt Theyneitherperformlivenorgrant Rope interviews, and all their material is simply treal -based Polydor Records, has completed BMI; DoubletreeMusic, ASCAP; Latigo negotiations giving Polydor Canadian manu- Music, ASCAP; and Rawhide, BMI) includes Australian distribution credited to the group's name. Each member guest Beatleshaseither denied being facturing and distribution rights to Johnny the songs written and recorded by some of Lean of the the newer artists on the Republic label in- for Attic by Astor partof the bandor refusedto admit Rivers' Soul City label. F knowledge of its existence. Initial releasewill be Slow Dancin' by cluding Kathy Barnes' Starve A Fever and appn Attic Records will be distributed in Aus- In the meantime, GRT has released a Rivers from a forthcoming album. Early David Rogers' Mahogany Bridge and I'm itsf single from the album, Calling Occupants. U.S. reaction to the single indicates strong Gonna Love You. Right Out Of This World. hear tralia by Astor Records Pty. Ltd. Attic Sunbury -Dunbar isincorporated inde- abouttobe distributed in Aus- The singleispicking up airplayacross hit potential. and s artists pendently of RCA in Canada. RCA Records traliainclude; Patsy Gallant, Ken Tobias, Canada, and has recently been added to the A number of Rivers' previous releases Rob McConnell and The Boss Brass, Fludd, will soon be available in Canada as well. (Canada) Vice -President and General Mana- GE Moffat chain. ger, Ed Preston, is Chairman of the publish- RonNigriniandShirley Eikhard,with future releases simultaneously released in ing group; Feeney is president. Sunbury is me ELO producer meets with band in Ottawa RCA's CAPAC affiliate and Dunbar is asso- Australia. At present Astor distributes material for ciated with BMIC. Len Keith Whiting, who produced ELO's first new Toronto based labelJake Records. Feeney told RPM that the publishing GRT MCA, Casablanca, Vanguard, Playboy and album entitled ELO, met with the band at He alsotalked briefly with Treble Clef firm has recently added new staff, including Chelsea. prep their recent concert in Ottawa April 2. owner HarveyGlatt aboutGlatt's new abilingualtechnicalassistant,Patricia entir Whiting discussed with lead vocalist/guitarist FM station CHEZ-FM andretailingin Behan. The firm intends to become more prok Pritchard's Island LP Jeff Lyne events occuring over the past Canada. Whiting was in Ottawa following involved in the French-speaking and Euro- reco: seven years sincethedebutalbum; negotiations for a pressing and distribution pean markets as well. offer catching national sales including,thedevelopment of Whiting's deal with London Records in Montreal. of je Nocturnal Earthworm Stew, initial album Hill records third album disc( on Island Records by former Toronto radio such man David Pritchard, has been reported GRT artist Dan Hill has just completed his spec. getting airplay on FM waves in Toronto, third headline booking at New York City's mat( MontrealandOttawa.Island'sStuart The Other End, formerly The Bitter End. the 1 Raven -Hill reports he is securing sales on Accompanying HillwasguitaristDon Soul the album as an import in France and Potter, who has appeared on both Hill's spec Germany through Treble Clef Distribution albums. One of the shows was taped for on t in Ottawa and PJ in Mississauga. rebroadcast by New York radiostation Quel Raven -Hill notes that with spring releases WKTU-FM. buy( coming from Stevie Winwood, Bob Marley After a brief rest at home in Toronto, back and new group Rough Diamond, heis Hill returns to the recording studio (May 16) adve expecting a positive summer season. to begin work on a third album with pro- ducers Fred Mollin and Matthew McCauley. 30,0 After his recording session Hill will prepare chaff: New Anka LP from U.A. for summer dates which include the Ontario did Con United Artists has scheduled the release of Place Forum (Jun 29) and the Cayuga Park Festival near Hamilton (Jul 3). use a new Paul Anka album, Music Man. The cam. eleven selections on the set are all Anka Hill's current single, Phone Call, which has seen good action on the RPM 100, is originals. Two have already been covered, the by Frank Sinatra and The Carpenters. Other Backstage at Ottawaconcertby ELO/Lavender Hill Mob (I to r) Keith Whiting (Jake now released in the U.S. on the 20th Cen- Records) Bernie Boyle (ELO Road Mgr) Lloyd Drault (DKD) Jim Holt (RPM) Linda tury label and has been given picks by U.S. have covers are expected from Olivia Newton - in a John and the Doobie Brothers. Clark (Jet Records) and Harvey Glatt (Treble Clef). trades and tipsters.

, .1 a tipsters. and trades Clef). (Treble -spring.mid in begin to slated fields. different of variety in U.S. by picks given been has and label tury Linda (RPM) Holt Jim (DKD) Drault Lloyd lgr) tour, & Mom -Canada cross a by up stores and chains other by made been have Dads Cen- 20th the on U.S. the in released now (Jake Whiting Keith r) to (I Mob Hill 0/Lavender will package record The projects similar for offers project, the backed be also success is 100, RPM the on action good seen has air. the of the to due that reports GRT which Call, Phone single, current Hill's reached advertisement first the before even fall. the in campaign as use 3). (Jul Hamilton near Festival West the in moving was product the that -school -to back its of part offer the to planning is chain the Consequently, Park Cayuga the and 29) (Jun Forum Place reports GRT market. each in advertising Ontario the include which dates summer for using basis, by year. last period two-week same the in did television. substantial market prepare will Hill session recording his After market a on Canada across place takes tion it than more substantially grossed chain promo- the addition, In moved. were units 30,000 McCauley. Matthew and Mollin Fred ducers The Dads. & Mom the by package pro- with album third a on work begin to GRT period trial two-week a in reports GRT special another promoting is Records 16) (May studio recording the to returns Hill advertising. a package Dads & radio and press with offer the up backed Toronto, in home at rest brief After Elk's album. of choice his had buyer WKTU-FM. Mom promoting GRT The chain). the of part also are Quebec station radio York New by rebroadcast in Stores Dan Dapper (eight jacket the on for taped was shows the of One albums. on album. and single the both store the of name the with packages special Hill's both appeared has who Potter, was Accompanying for sales encouraging in resulting West, in put are albums The Six. Brothers Soul Don guitarist Hill 'the in particularly Canada, across numbers the and Hill Dan Klaatu, Sisters, Pointer the End. Bitter The formerly End, Other The chart and airplay good receiving been has including artists, GRT name top by material City's York New at booking headline third Maria, Santa single, current Trooper's feature albums Both album. rock special his completed just has Hill Dan artist GRT lease. a and discotheque, a in heard those as such re- 1st June a for slated is and Bachman -fadescross with complete album, disco album third records Hill Randy by Studios One Phase Toronto's special a were involved packages The at produced was album The Kid. Dead, stores. chain's the from jeans of every Montreal. in Records London with deal ing's 'Em Knock album, forthcoming their from purchase with charge of free offered well. as markets pean a rum; group distribution and pressing for negotiations cut one least at previewing be will be to chain the to sold package record Euro- and French-speaking the in involved following Ottawa in was Whiting Canada. past a The Live. Minutes 90 show, network artists various special involved project more become to intends firm The Behan. in retailing and CHEZ-FM station FM arist CBC-TV's on appearance 25 Apr an for The chain. clothing men's Elk's entire assistant, bilingual a new owner Patricia technical Glatt's about Glatt Harvey 1 recently 2. slated been have gold, certified the involving project incentive premium including staff, new added recently has firm Clef Treble with briefly talked also He at d was Show, The For Two album, debut special a on capitalized has Records, GRT publishing the that RPM told Feeney Records. Jake label based Toronto new first MCA whose Trooper, -based Vancouver with manager products special Gill, Len BMIC. with ciated asso- Trooper Legend's for is Dunbar and affiliate CAPAC RCA's Ottawa in Dand LPs special jeans move is Sunbury president. is Feeney group; ing publish- the of Chairman is Preston, Ed ger, LP & Live Minutes 90 to up team Elk's GRT, Mana- General and -President Vice (Canada) well. as Canada in available be soon will Records RCA Canada. in RCA of pendently releases previous Rivers' of number A the ) activity. Forum year's this for series day across ::ross are Dixon-Propas of firm Canada. stations radio secondary and inde- incorporated is -Dunbar Sunbury potential. hit 120 the handling with numbers chart and airplay heavy to ants. management and PR -based Toronto The major World. This Of Out Right You Love Gonna strong indicates single the reaction U.S. receiving already is weeks, few first its a a ed Marie. Ste. Buffy and Tears & Sweat Blood, I'm and Bridge Mahogany Rogers' David Early album. forthcoming from Rivers in single, The status. platinum approaching and Fever A Starve Barnes' Kathy cluding by Dancin' Slow be will release Initial Thomas, Ian Berry, Chuck Hill, Dan Lewis, now dmit Soul and Ellison is gold, shipped which Freeways, in- label Republic the on artists newer the label. City Soul Rivers' Ramsey Six, Brothers Show. Lean some songs )eing John Koffman, Moe IV, Hamilton George of by recorded and written the Johnny to rights distribution and facturing Mc- Bob CBC-TV's on appearance guest includes BMI) Rawhide, and ASCAP; Music, manu- Canadian Polydor giving negotiations nber King, B.B. Jr., Davis Billy and McCoo ply n Marilyn are They dates. concert for firmed Trojeck. Terry and Roper Latigo ASCAP; Music, Doubletree BMI; completed has Records, Polydor -based treal program, summer Music, (Singletree group Singletree The Mon- the of Director A&R Horvath, Peter ;rant been have acts GRT 11 Debbie Taylor's with Bachman Robbie unit. Place) (Ontario Forum's the of part As Me. With Honest Be and There Be I'll And Me For Call Again, Saddle The Polydor to label Rivers' fact Place Ontario at Forum In Back like songs - Autry Gene public's tery. a.. acts GRT Re- with associated standards country for firmed old many includes ASCAP) Ranch, Melody Apri115-17. Condor, El the at appear tton encore and BMI; Music, Camarillo BMI; Music, to schedule taping his in time found Prophet the Fifth. Beethoven's of version ;sage Ridgeway ASCAP; Music, Western BMI; name. his afer titled album the from is energetic their and Ya Do and Woman away as West, (Golden group West Golden The Allyson From Call Phone Prophet. Evil such hits with end the until rocked new of to as successes past obscure assigned. for single a released has RCA expected, and, August rank more with began concert the of portion been have rights the which to country 30. CNE on a the in firms the of income publishing the the for slated is and July, late in Maritimes riety Their stage. stepped ELO brilliant own ered as split usually -Dunbar) Sunbury and public the of tour her does she tour, the of impact laser the however, pointment aatu was Head Re- case this (in parties two the deal, ing Following tour. the before stop last the is disap- little There Heels. Over two m. and Chibougamou as such album U.A. subpublish- a Under activities. company's the 11) -June (30 Regina in stint week A of expansion planned a in group publishing (28). Barrie and (25), Place Ontario (12-14), :torn latest their from tunes bouncy played band [lion as opening for RCA by acquisitions first the Club Supper Condor El Toronto's (2-7), Bay the Mob Hill Lavender act Canada's Dbot encore possible a about doubts were There of one was deal the RPM, told Feeney Thunder including Ontario, throughout concerts and clubs for scheduled is May the CPI & DKD Promoters: groups. West Golden and tree - of month The airing. September for April light $6.00 $7.00 Tickets: a including people, radio and print with Single the Republic: with associated panies Gross: com- groups two songs in weeks two last the place takes Taping $52,000 interviews with busy him kept country of the by published ;nary 7,500 Attendance: Paid across staff promo Polydor Turn. country of thousands handle will Canada Country. Old Grand show CTV Prophet's the taping a including spring, hich Centre Civic Ottawa Place: Wheels My single, and Freeways in -Dunbar Sunbury deal, the Under of the through Won't schedule full a has artist, country female itled 2 April Date: release, album current their of support Burgess. Dave Records' Republic with )mes Mob Hill Lavender Opener: cross Nashville in deal subpublishing a signed best for winner Juno year's this Baker, in tour promotion -Canada tensive over tour the Orchestra Light Electric Headline: ex- an Feeney, Jack president, pubbery's the when June. of half last the ional completed has Overdrive, Turner a - a arm, nat- joint doing be will Prophet Ronnie `The Bachman with drummer Bachman, Rob week last boost big received ing ston publish- Canada's RCA -Dunbar, Sunbury and Baker Carroll artists recording RCA ade NOTES tour promotion Canadian -DunbarSunbury to goes tour Can national for long CONCERT prepare completes Bachman Robbie here publishing Republic Prophet Baker, COVER STORY Bradstreet'! A&M recording artist David Bradstreet still the s feels very much a part of the sixties. Student the fi unrest, fight against war, Haight-Ashbury Fc and the death of rock legends Hendrix, sees I Joplin and Jimmy Morrison were part of past the violent means to a quiet end which roots Bradstreetfeelshas "nearlycome" He influe reflects on his debut album that the sacri- Karol fices which were made were not without ofhi reward. The voice of youth today seems inclu( tohave learned notnecessarily from the Coves mistakes of older brother but from what older brother was trying to say. or an On Bradstreet's album much of the fruit colorful sixties' metaphor -flowers and better P2 worlds, are still prominent, particularly on inclu( cuts When The Sun Arrives, Distant Fields gren and One Way Or Another. These songs point of hope and freedom are still sung, only refrai now with less shout; because, as Bradstreet an ex claims, people are now more willing to sit What down and listen. Can You Feel The Earth conc( Tobi Tarnow and the Royal Canadian Air Farce and Long Long Road reflect with quiet taken retrospect a dream which has been taken off asked

ACTRA Awardsaregood for television Quality launches special CAI ACTRA's sixth annual awards presentation much was funny nor entertaining anymore. retail campaign arti: took place in the ballroom of the Hotel ACTRA'sawards,regardlessofthe It is a difficult situation that is sometimes criticismthat they are "too inside" are Toronto with 900 in attendance. impossible to resolve. Quality Records' regional sales and promo- CAPE The event has taken on a glitter and very effective in bringing to the attention of tion reps are launching an intensive retail write Criticism of the CBC was a point brought the public that there is a Canadian radio glamour that each year is enhanced by the push on product by Angel, David Soul and ing ( up by the reviewers from the dailies but,and television star system. It might even location and the CBC's set design, not to other than the excess of barbs thrown at Hall& Oates. The campaign involves dis- titled mention the beautiful people who are part prove to be the more effective if the names play material and special front rack incent- of a the Corporation, the remarks were cleverin the business were honoured to a greater of Canadian radio and television. and, after all, the CBC is known for being degree on ive deals for retailers, and features Angel's vice t ToCanadians,the televisionandthe craftsmen three Casablanca albums, particularly the T show wouldbe the scapegoat of any actor or performer out were honoured off camera. "starstudded" and along with the an- of work or not working as much as they group'scurrent release On Earth As It of T nouncement of the winners, CBC prepared would like to. It was good to see the per- You can't have it both ways. You must Is In Heaven, David Soul's debut effort on dent a lineup of Canadian performers to keep formers being out front in their criticism. interestthepublic in the names known Private Stock, and a new release of vintage CMR the show moving. It didn't hurt the CBC at all. to them and honour the people who make Hall & Oates material from the early 70's on Toro it possible, away from the cameras. It has CJM; One of the criticisms of the show was ACTRA's verytightgroupof cate- the Chelsea label. that it was too long, but the question that gories might be revamped before next year to be good television because, in many Soul, who portrays Hutch on the ABC- in H must confront ACTRA and the CBC is, how to give a little more attention to variety cases, the viewer doesn't care. TV series, Starsky and Hutch, is currently Ham do you get the presenters and recipients performers. Stich a move might even re- The ACTRA people care, and this yearly number 2 on the RPM 100 with his first Kaye to keep their remarks limited to what would activate the interest in light entertainment event will change and get better each year. single, Don't Give Up On Us. Hall & Oates, Nimi be good television. at the CBC. Above all,it does accomplish what it was whose RCA single, Rich Girl is number 17 McP( The steady movement that looked good Paddy Sampson produced the show this originated to do - bring to the' attention of on the RPM 100, recorded the Chelsea Vent at the morning rehearsal disappeared when year for the first time (he was also respon- the public the Canadian star system and it album, titled Past Times Behind, with a execs the show went before the cameras and both sible for the production of this year's Juno will grow.Itis good television and it's group called Gulliver. Quality has just re- ed at ACTRA and the CBC indicated concern, Awards) and the production was vastly good forthe industry andit'shard to leased a single from the album, titled The that close to the end of the show, not too improved over previous years. criticize something we need more of. Reason Why, as well as an Angel single, to s That Magic Touch. maki Quality'ssalespersonnelare making publ Patrick Watson Phyllis Marshall Gordie Tapp Lorraine Thompson final preparations for the campaign, and men national merchandisingmanager Greg type is co-ordinating the distribution of '1 display materials. and

GRT launches D I sticker campaign for GRT is planning a nationwide marketing WEA campaign designed to boost album sales. two Effective April 30, all new GRT product York will be marked with stickers stating that Cana the album is available at the front counter beth of theretailoutlet for public listening. GRT will also be supplying play copies of the albums to the retail outlets. is his outlets. retail the to albums the release. initial label's on all fourth, his is label. Asylum the of copies play supplying be also will GRT the is Heart, My Break To Born single, Change, Small album, recent most His the of Bruce and Atlantic with listening. public for, outlet retail whose Foster, Vancouver. in Theatre beth counter front the at available is album the recorded formerly who Holmes, Rupert on Eliza- Queen the at 12 May date Canadian that stating stickers with marked be will are label new the artists the Among new as groups another for booked is and Theatre, Yorker product GRT all 30, April Effective Vu. Deja and Lighthouse such at concerts sellout two to campaign worked has Ienner producer, noted A New Toronto's sales. album boost designed with Waits Tom artist WEA a is GRT Ienner. Jimmy by up headed label U.S. new played recently marketing nationwide planning a Records, Millennium for rights bution Waits artist WEA for campaign sticker distri- and manufacturing Canadian the for pacted successfully has Records Quality T.O. in sellout Double launches GRT to label Millennium Quality CAPAC. to writing by obtained be can and materials. display shows. charge of free available is brochure The of distribution the co-ordinating is Slaight manager concert of promotion and made. are deals of types Greg merchandising national theatrical and mers, preparations fmal Thompson Lorraine Tapp ,rdie advertising in Productions Stage Seven what and publisher right the finding and campaign, the for are sales Quality's with been recently more has and ment, program- or companies record publishers, making personnel at to to whether demos, making Touch. Magic That depart- promotion the in Records RCA them take of. more we Emmerson as such performers, and songwriters to single, Angel an as well as Why, Reason need something criticize Berry with worked previously a to hard it's and industry the for good istly label. SRO's on artists of ing interest of topics discussed panel The The titled album, the from single leased re- group it's and television good is It grow. will uno promotion in Berry Tom to panel. the moderated and ed just has Quality Gulliver. called market- and a it and system star Canadian the public the on- p as serve SRO chair- who Matejcek, Jan assistant executive with Behind, Times Past titled album, assistant will Emmerson staff. on of attention the to bring - do to originated this to Emmerson Linda of pointment CAPAC and director; CAPAC Venne, Chelsea the recorded 100, RPM the the whose was it what accomplish does it all, Above ap- the announced has Productions SRO Stephane producer; and composer McPeek, 17 number is Girl Rich single, RCA year. lent Oates, & Hall Us. On Up Give Don't single, each better get and change will event Ben MacMillan; Al vice-president 9 Nimbus care, re- at manager; his with 100 RPM the on 2 number yearly this and people ACTRA The Productions SRO and producer publisher, Kaye, first iety Ben Mair; Al president, Attic Hambleton; currently is Hutch, and Starsky series, TV care. doesn't viewer the cases, year Emmerson Linda on portrays many added Greg president Records Axe Hamilton; in ABC- the Hutch who Soul, in because, television good be to - :ate CKOC of Grant Nevin and Montreal CJMS, label. Chelsea the has It cameras. the from away possible, it stores. retail in placed of Gilliot -CharlesJacques CHUM, Toronto's on 70's early the from material Oates & Hall make who people the honour and them to new a ism. ads card calling with boosted Hotline, of Wood Robert J. programmers CMRRA; vintage of release and Stock, Private known names the in public the interest - per the of aware public the make to campaign of manager general and CAPAC of dent on effort debut Soul's David Heaven, In Is must You ways. both it have can't You company current they advertising an planning is The presi- Devereaux, C.C. Sound; Toronto of It As Earth On release group's camera. off honoured were out (416) is were the particularly albums, Casablanca three 438-0470. Brown Terry involved panelists The craftsmen the and television on degree ,eing an on young ive number The cassette. automatic label artists. aspiring to vice Angel's features and retailers, for deals greater a to honoured were business the in a -man a material play [ever the from week the of hit play will feature ad- offering discussion panel 12 of incent- rack front special and names the if effective more the be to prove at n new the Hotline, -Hit -A Dial Exclusive summation a contains Start, A Getting titled dis- involves campaign The Oates. & Hall even might It system. star out on push television and but, Motown the Tagged hit. Motown current pamphlet, The business. the in ing and Soul David Angel, by product radio Canadian a is there public the a are an are reps that ught a of bars few a featuring line telephone start- just who performers and writers retail intensive launching tion of attention the to bringing in effective very up song- brochure a released has CAPAC promo- and sales regional Records' Quality set has headquarters Canadian Motown's for are inside" "too are they that criticism imes the of regardless awards, ACTRA's lore. Motown for -Hotline -A Dial business to new artists campaign retail sixties. the by effected anyone to assists brochure CAPAC special launches Quality sion relate should that attitude an and feeling a expresses He album. first nis of appeal was album his if interview the in asked off taken been has which dream a retrospect personal but worldly his on depend largely When individual. the by heart to taken quiet with reflect Road Long Long and will here from goes Bradstreet Where concern a become obviously has concern Earth The Feel You Can listen. and down atmosphere. here' from go we do `where about decade previous the in said was What sit to willing more now are people claims, a in done are discussed issues and relaxed intended). pun (no "fruit" the of example an Bradstreet as because, shout; less with now is both in Mood The Blues. 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Flow Free through Cover. the from necessarily not learned have to Mason. Jim Producer Lazarus by made ation To Cover and See I Here From include seems today youth of voice The reward. recommend- a on Oriolo met Bradstreet examples themes, -land-the -to back his of without not were made were which fices classification. specific any interpretation tender a for make Karouac sacri- the that album debut his on reflects escape to allowed was Oriolo Don by tion Jack and Thomas Dylan by made influences He come" "nearly has feels Bradstreet produc- excellent the with that, but mood Lyrical Britain. in much very still are roots which end quiet a to means violent the folk a in set was album the that added He his for perhaps one Celtic a decade, past of part were Morrison Jimmy and Joplin no Bradstreetanswered album, -earth -to back the of -shootoff romantic a as himself sees Hendrix, legends rock of death the and his from meaning ample gather would idea, Bradstreet others, and reason this For Haight-Ashbury war, against fight unrest, wholefood -concernself the of example ary fireside. the Student sixties. the of part a much very feels prim- a is which scene, folk the to geared by room living the in put and streets the still Bradstreet David artist recording A&M are folk roots Bradstreet's STORY COVER ,erlarO` ROGER WHITTAKER (Tembo TMT2156-N) Ride A Country Road Country instrumentation is mixed low into the production by engineer John Mackswith. Arrangements by Eric Rob- PABLO CRUISE (A&M SP4625-W) ertson will see to it that most cuts will A Place In The Sun score on both MOR and country charts. PabloCruisegivetheimpression of knowing a lot more than what's on the ICU,/ eneNete record. On theirlatestreleasethey touch on areas they handle with much recen ease and grace, and it becomes difficult takes to categorize, with the exception of TRIBAL chore simply being good. Areas include pro- DRUM home world ofgirls,guys and the beach recen romance,whichheobviouslydis- highli covered. He produced the LP while guitar Carl Wilson handled the mix. CHARLOTTETOWN talent Garry Barker, announcer for CFCF Char- JUSTIN HAYWARD lotettown, has left the station for a Music TOR( (Deram DES18073-K) Director/Announcerpositionwith Char- Ann Songwriter lottetown's otherstation CHTN. Barker variet Most likely pick for single release, and Like othersongwriter albums Justin who held the 6-9 slot with CFCY will now gram rightly so, seems to be the ballad River Hayward's lacks accurate classification. take over for CHTN's afternoons. Others on form( Lady. Whittaker wrote the title song and Cuts such as Country Girl have com- the CHTN lineup will now include: Dave Peppin, Loren Fevans, Gord Johnston, Joan shared in the writing of Disillusioned JUSTIN HAYWARD Fool and The Kind Of Guy Who'd Filmore,Mitch Snayden andJ.David Help You See It Through. G. Adams Trembley. wrote half of the 10 cuts which were recorded in Lansdowne Studios, London WINDSOR gressive arrangements such as Watcha England. Sympathetic ballads arestill Gonna Do,dreamy balladssuchas Whittaker's strongest. The CRTC has approved applications for RagingFireand bluestintedback- a new CBC stereo FM station in Windsor. grounds inIJust Wanna Believe. In CBC officials are hopeful the new listen- Future,thisobvious versitility could allow them to bend with market res- RETURN TO FOREVER ing post will be on the air by the end of ponse (Columbia PC34682-H) this year with a power of 100KWS on the ifthe improbable need were Musicmagic everto come up. Perhaps,a varied 89.9 MHz frequency. influenceleans on the writing end, Judging from their latest album release, where Lerois, Price, Jenkins and Cockrell if anyone can promote the idea of big - CHARLOTTETOWN each have well sized band revival this band can.The racing shares. The LP arrangementscomposedbyStanley CBC Charlottetown went on the air for the was produced byBillSchnee.Easy first time, Mar 7, well ahead of schedule. listening but far from boring. mercial appeal because of the catchy hook lines throughout. This LP is ideal The station is connected to the CBC AM for FM or AM stations who want to start Network and in addition produces their and are hesitant about playing cont- own local programming, on the FM band. emporary albumcuts.It'sbetter to Local programming times are 6-9 am, noon - KEATH BARRIE listen to the album to know what his 12:30 and 4-6 pm daily. (United Artists 727G -F) single will sound like, for a release is Dave Gunn manages the station with inevitable. Twilight Zone announce assists from Allan Billard, White All cuts were arranged conducted and Carter and Roger Younker. produced by Jimmy Dale with other WILD CHERRY (Epic PE34462-H) LEAMINGTON, ONT. Toronto familiars including Ed Bickert Electrified Funk (guitar),Don Thompson (bass), Bob CHYR will air CFRB's syndicated show, Big H Electrified Funk is an album with a CountryTuesdaysthrough at McLaren (drums), Guido Basso (horns) very sharp percussive sound. Bass picking Sundays of tl andJunonominee Rob McConnell to match that of the guitar iscrisp 5 am. General Manager John Garton reports was the station will broadcast the program ex- The 1 clusively in Essex and Kent counties. of C. Clarke and Chick Corea are cuts which are made elaborate and colorful by the SASKATOON CBC' band'sbrassplayers. Producer Corea In response to the recent attempt to better did with Clarke co -producing creates a sound the programming section in RPM, CFMC- artist which in effect leaves the floor bare FM will contribute their weekly additions deav( to let the superb musicanship on each tothe magazine. Saskatoon's only com- artiststanduninterrupted.TheLP was recorded and mixed at Caribou mercial FM station is13 years old and TOR( Rand in January and February of this recently went contemporary, now using an CFGP year. Helping in the sound was engineer adult -contemporary, easy rock format 24 progr Bernie Kirsh. hours a day. The station hopes to increase in ca its power in the near future, currently Cana( broadcasting at 6,020 watts. The station the a THE BEACH BOYS programs from a Top 50 playlist as well CJVI (Brother 2258-P) as selected album cuts from a playlist of scrib The Beach Boys Love You (trombone).The album 50 albums. Gold also plays an important CI which was Brian Wilson has seen some rough times and tacky with drumming as funky as -part of the programming day. On -air per- recordedatToronto'sSoundsInt- en route to finding a satisfying writing repor theirsingle Play That Funky Music. sonalities include: Jerry Lucky (6-10 am) shoot erchange with engineer Jeff Smith is style. Well, here it is. The Beach Boys RecordingtookplaceatColumbia anaccurate representationof Keath Love You album is a 14 song set of B. Recording Studios in New York with Wayne Carlson (10-2 pm) Don Crockford the Barriefor those who heard his rec- Wilson tunes recorded and dedicated mixing done by Bob Parissi, Don Pulse (2-6 pm) Chris Richards (6 -MN) and Terry than itation of On Being A Canadian at Edwards all night. this by the Beach Boys to brother Brian. and Carl Maduri with mastering done at POW' year's Junos. Poems remain up The compositions have a definite style. SterlingSoundStudios,by George front on the mix, evident in the cut The The lyrics are scary, not only because Marino. Band member Parissi produced KITCHENER Jo. H Door Is Open. The nine Barriecom- they show us the turmoil in Brian's all cuts and wrote all,except It's All Sandy Paterson, Music Director at CKER, tor a positions were written forBarrie in mind. mind, but because of the terrible real Up To You written by Fager and Fields. 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1 KELOWNA bardi realized at that time, an urgent need andthat the show has now become a Playlis CKIQ Kelowna has completed its spring for more development. Now, because of full time operation. * It promotion- their CKIQ Happy Easter reportsindicating 50,000 viewers watch TORONTO + MAJOR * Ml Ham Hamper Hopper. Listeners were asked CHIN's Sunday morning program shown CJRT-FM's recent fund raising campaign , MARKET TORC by VHF broadcasting to bring a requested on Global, and because CHIN producers received over $200,000 from 4,000 listeners ki ADDITIONS CHUB household item to the announced CKIQ are currently broadcasting in 30 languages, andthe160corporations.Thisfigure Chart( 2(1) location. Prizes included a hamper, a chance CHIN feels that they are ready for the tele- doubles the station's funds raised last year. CALGARY 25 (2: at the $100,000 Western Lottery or a ham vision service. The Toronto non-profit station's President CKXL (Tom Tompkins) 23 (2( by choosing one of four catagories. Program TORONTO CosCatalanoreportsthatthe remaining Charted 32 (2; Director Ted Pound reportedexcellent CBC-FM will air a jazz special on Canadian 75 percent of their 1976-77 budget was 2 (1) Don't Give Up On Us -David Soul 29 (1 response having taken great pride in reading alto saxophone -flutist Moe Koffman and coveredbyaGovernmentofOntario * (24) It Always Happens -Toulouse VAN( one of the many letters the station received pianist Earl Hines May 5 at 9 pm and on grant because of the 1974 agreement made 65 (26) You Won't Dance -April Wine CKLC over the air. CBC-AM May 8 at 1:05 pm EDT, CDT, when thestation was under pressure to 6(27) Got Love On My Mind -Natalie Cole Chart( * (28) My Wheels Won't Turn-BTO 12:05 CDT and 7:05 PDT. Doug Lennox 1 (1; CKIQ is currently planning a summer shut down. EDMONTON promotion called CKIQ's Endless Summer. prepared- the Koffman story which will CJRT launched a heavy letter writing CHED (Len Theusen) 6 (2' TORONTO includetheartist'sstayat The House campaign last fall as well as a 7 day on -air 65 (1 Charted 25 (2' CHIN President John Lombardi will lead Of Hambourg, his time with the big bands appeal to listeners in support of the cam- 2 (1) Don't Give Up On Us -David Soul * (31 in the U.S., the success of Swinging Shep- a group which is currently applying for a paign. As a result of money raised, the 25 (36)Next To You -Rose Royce Playli multicultural television license in Toronto hard Blues, his experimental phase and in- Government of Ontario will offer finan- 5 (37) Right Time -Jennifer Wanes 14 Ar before the CRTC for consideration. Lom- terest in jazzing the classics. Part Two will cialsupportfor the '77-'78fiscal year 19 (38) Your Love-McCoo & Davis 12 Bc bardi will ask the Commission for a "full feature talks with Earl Hines and interviewer inaddition * (39) Sub Rosa Subway-Klaatu to individual and corporate 80 (40) Dreams -Fleetwood Mac WINE ethnic programme service"whichisat Charles Fox about his time spent playing to do likewise. CKLV present,"proceedingwithafeasibility with Louis Armstrong, as well as his solo HAMILTON Chart studyincluding defining the community period since 1951. CKOC (Dave Smith) 2(1 tosupport these needs." The television CBC will present a special spring pro- Charted 59 (2 program will be in keeping with CHIN's gram before the jazzspecial The Rites 2(1) Don't Give Up On Us -David Soul 27 (2' Canadian 25 (35) Next To You -Rose Royce * (3, AM and FM radio formats which from their Of Spring which will feature music by Igor 32 (36) Dancin Man -Q inception have served the needs of third Stravinsky on May 1 at 9:05 pm. 23 (H 65 (39) You Won't Dance -April Wine * (1-1 language groups. TORONTO Music 87 (40) You Are On My Mind -Chicago Lombardihopesthatmembersof CFGM announcer and co -producer of the Playlisted WIND Toronto's Ethnic Community will become 73 Lucille -Kenny Rogers CKR( station'sOpryNorthsydication,Stan Industry Chart shareholders intheservice,sothat the MONTREAL Campbell, will be pitching in with the series CFOX (Dan McLean) 2(1 stationcould escape the same financial of events held at WWVA's Country Jam- Charted 7(2 difficulty that Global experienced in 1974 boree in Wheeling West Virgina on April 21. Awards 65 (1) You Won't Dance -April Wine 5 (2 when applying for an identical program. DaveCharles,ProgramDirectorfor MAY 30th 23 (17) Sir Duke -Stevie Wonder 23 (2 That year CHIN had tossed around ideas CFGM (7-11) and CILQ (noon -6), reports HOTEL TORONTO 12 (18) Boogie Man -KC & Sunshine Band 65 (2 for the present program as well, but Lom- WWVA will carry the ()pry. North show Playlisted Playli *All Over The World -Lisa Hartt Band 6 GI 58 Santa Maria -Trooper 79 F( * Dock Of The Bay-Pagliaro 58 Sa 77 Once In A Long Time -Chris Ward * 46 Race Among Ruins -Gordon Lightfoot 15 C WIN! MONTREAL CKY CKGM (Greg Stewart) Chart Charted 2(1 1 (1) Hotel California -Eagles 25 (2 12 (28) Boogie Man -KC & Sunshine Band 29 (2 27 (29) Calling Dr. Love -Kiss 15 (3 * (30) Jours D'amour-Toulouse Playlisted 32 Dancin Man -Q 80 Dreams -Fleetwood Mac

3 * My Wheels Won't Turn-BTO 23 Sir Duke -Stevie Wonder OTTAWA CFRA (Al Pascal) Charted KING 8(1) Things We Do For Love-lOcc CKL( 12 (24) Boogie Man -KC & Sunshine Band Char1 * (27) My Wheels Won't Turn-BTO 2(1 65 (30) You Won't Dance -April Wine 23 (2 Playlisted 29 (3 *Sub -Rosa Speedway-Klaatu 25 (I 63 Fly At Night-Chilliwack Q *My Best Friend's Wife -Paul Anka F, 6Got Love On My Mind -Natalie Cole S 32 Dancin Man -Q KIN( 14 Angel In Your Arms -Hot CKW 23 Sir Duke -Stevie Wonder Char REGINA 1 (l CJME (Phil Mackesy) 23 (.; Charted 29 ("4 1 (1) Hotel California Eagles 26 SASKATOON 14 CKOM (Raymond Earl) 32 (1 Charted Playl 1 (1) Hotel California -Eagles 73 L 60 (29) Like The First Time -Foreigner 93 R 65 (37) You Won't Dance -April Wine 30 H 72 (38) Love Song -Marshall Tucker Band 72 L 73 (39) Lucille -Kenny Rogers 41 L 58 (40) Santa Maria -Trooper * A -Trooper Maria Santa (40) 58 Dancin-Starbuck Be Everybody * Covington -Julie Argentina * -Hot Arms Your In Angel 14 Gold -Andrew Boy Lonely 41 Rogers -KennyLucille (39) 73 Go-Jacksons To Way The You Show 74 Band Tucker -Marshall Song Love 72 Band Tucker -MarshallSong Love (38) 72 Stranger Hello 30 Wine -April Dance Won't You (37) 65 Mac -Fleetwood Dreams 80 Elliman -Yvonne 60 Stewart -AlBorder The On * Ferguson -Maynard Theme Rocky 93 -Foreigner Time First The Like (29) 1 Franks -MichaelKnow To Wants Lady * Rogers -Kenny Lucille 73 -Eagles California Hotel (I) Playlisted Playlisted Charted Nicholson) (Patrick CKOV -QMan Dancing (HB) 32 Earl) (Raymond CKOM KELOWNA -Hot Arms Your In Angel (30) 14 SASKATOON California Hotel (1) 1 Turn-BTO Won't Wheels My (40) * Royce -Rose You To Next (29) 26 Eagles -Hot Arms Your In Angel (39) 14 Band Blues -ClimaxRight It Get (26) 29 Charted (38) 33 Wonder -Stevie Duke Sir (23) 23 Mackesy) (Phil CJME -TavaresWhodunit REGINA Anka -Paul Wife Friend's Best My (37) * -Eagles California Hotel (1) 1 Volts(LP) -50000 Out Look (36) * Charted Wonder -Stevie Duke Sir 23 -Eagles California Hotel (1) 1 Mercer) (Gary CKWS -HotArms Your In Angel 14 Charted KINGSTON -QMan Dancin 32 Scott) (Bill CFNB Star/Soundtrack(LP) Cole -Natalie Mind My On Love Got 6 FREDERICTON Festival-Santana(LP) Anka -Paul Wife Friend's Best My * Bishop -Randy Daybreak (30) * Moments-Supertramp(LP) Quietest Night-Chilliwack At Fly 63 -Trooper Maria Santa (29) 58 Royce -Rose You To (HBI-Next 25 Speedway-Klaatu -Rosa Sub * Band-Valdy Hometown (28) * Band Blues -ClimaxRight It Get (30) 29 Playlisted -Eagles California Hotel (27) 1 Wonder -Stevie Duke Sir (27) 23 Wine -April Dance Won't You (30) 65 Oates & -HallGirl Rich (26) 17 Soul -David Us On Up Give Don't (1) 2 Turn-BTO Won't Wheels My (27) * Nolan -KennyDreaming Like I (1) 18 Charted Band Sunshine & -KC Man Boogie (24) 12 Charted Moorman) (Paul CKLC Love-lOcc For Do We Things (1) 8 Cherrier) (Spence CJOK KINGSTON Charted McMURRAY FORT Pascal) (Al CFRA Thomas -Ian Eyes Your Before Right 76 OTTAWA Band Sunshine & -KC Man Boogie 12 Wonder -Stevie Duke Sir 23 A NO 0 Sayer -Leo You Need I When 7 ADDITIONS k Turn-BTO Won't Wheels My * Band Buzzard's -Dr. Sweet & Sour * BREAKOUT Mac -Fleetwood Dreams 80 -Hot Arms Your In Angel 14 -QMan Dancin 32 -Bread You On Hooked * Playlisted Playlisted D'amour-Toulouse Jours (30) * Williams) (Mark CKBW Tennille & Dancin-Capt Stop Can't (30) 15 -KissLove Dr. Calling (29) 27 BRIDGEWATER Band Blues -Climax Right It Get (29) 29 Band Sunshine & -KC Man Boogie (28) 12 Royce -Rose You To Next (28) 25 -Eagles California Hotel (1) 1 Soul -DavidUs On Up Give Don't (1) 2 Charted ADDITIONS Charted Stewart) (Greg CKGM CANADA Newfield) (Jeff CKY MONTREAL CROSS WINNIPEG Tennille & Dancin-Capt Stop Can't 15 Lightfoot -GordonRuins Among Race 46 Occupants-Klaatu Calling * Ward -Chris Time Long A In Once 77 -Trooper Maria Santa 58 Bay-Pagliaro The Of Dock * Clinch -Paul Man Rich A Like Living * -TrooperMaria Santa 58 Night-Chilliwack At Fly 63 Brown -CharityForecast 79 -Natalie Mind My On Love Got 6 Band Hartt -LisaWorld The Over All * Dance-Sylvers School High 92 Cole Playlisted how Wheels My * Playlisted Turn-BTO Won't Band Sunshine & -KC Man Boogie (18) 12 TORONTO HOTEL ports Brown -Charity Forecast 79 Wine -April Dance Won't You (28) 65 Wonder -Stevie Duke Sir (25) 23 Wonder -Stevie Duke Sir (17) 23 30th MAY for -Toulouse Happens Always It * Dance Won't You (1) 65 Playlisted Warnes -JenniferTime Right (24) 5 Wine -April 21. 7 Charted - am Wine -April Dance Won't You (28) 65 Sayer -Leo You Need I When (23) On Up Give Don't (1) 2 McLean) (Dan CFOX Royce -Rose You To Next (25) 25 Soul Us-tlavid MONTREAL eries (24) 27 Charted -KissLove Dr. Calling -KennyLucille 73 Awards Stan CKRC Rogers Cole -Natalie Mind My On Love (23) 6 Gorrie) (Billy the (22) 15 WINNIPEG Playlisted Tennille & Dancin-Capt Stop Can't -Chicago On Are You (40) 87 Industry (20) 23 Mind My Wonder -Stevie Duke Sir Cassidy -Shawn Run Do They (HB) * Wine -April Dance Won't You (39) 65 Soul -David Us On Up Give Don't (1) 2 Rogers -Kenny Lucille (HB) 23 Charted -Q Man Dancin (36) 32 Igor Cooper -Alice Me And You (30) * Royce -RoseYou To Next (35) 25 Music (Al CHLO Baldwin) -KissLove Dr. Calling (29) 27 Soul -DavidUs On Up Give Don't (1) 2 2ites ST.THOMAS Tex -Joe More No Bump Gonna Ain't (22) 59 Charted pro- Love A In It Heard 72 Tucker -Marshall Song Soul -David Us On Up Give Don't (1) 2 Smith) (Dave CKOC Canadian Go-Jacksons To Way The You Show 79 Charted HAMILTON solo -Chicago Mind My On Are You 87 Riddell) (Pauline CKLW likewise. do to Arms Your In 14Angel Mac -Fleetwood Dreams (40) 80 ying -Hot WINDSOR corporate and individual to addition in ewer Seger Mainstreet-Bob * Subway-Klaatu Rosa Sub (39) * year Right It Get 29 Man Sunshine & -KC Man Boogie 12 Davis & Love-McCoo Your (38) 19 fiscal '77-'78 the for support cial will Band Blues -Climax Arms 14 Boy Lonely 41 -Hot Your In Angel Warnes -Jennifer Time Right (37) 5 finan- offer will Ontario of Government - 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Won't Soul -DavidUs On Up Give Don't (1) 2 cam- of support to Royce -RoseYou To Next (29) 25 the in listeners appeal ands & (29) 15 Charted -air on 7 a as as fall last campaign ouse Tennille Dancin-Capt Stop Can't Wine -April Dance Won't You (28) 65 day well Bell -Wm. Love (27) 16 Theusen) (Len CHED a Two To Trying Cole -Natalie Mind My On Love (27) 6 writing letter heavy launched CJRT will Sayer -Leo You Need I When (24) 7 EDMONTON -Eagles California Hotel (1) 1 down. shut nnox Soul -DavidUs On Up Give Don't (1) 2 Turn-BTO Won't Wheels My (28) * was Charted 6 to pressure under station the when r,'DT, Charted McKnight) (Paul CKLG Cole -NatalieMind My On Love Got (27) on Allan) (Rick CHEX Wine -April Dance Won't You (26) 65 made agreement 1974 the of because grant d PETERBOROUGH VANCOUVER -Toulouse Happens Always It (24) * Ontario of Government a by covered and Turn-BTO Won't Wheels My * Band Blues -Climax Right It Get (29) 29 Soul -DavidUs On Up Give Don't (1) 2 was budget 1976-77 their of percent 75 idian Royce -Rose You To Next 25 -Q Man Dancing (28) 32 Charted remaining the that reports Catalano Cos -Q Man Dancin 32 Wonder -Stevie Duke Sir (26) 23 Tompkins) (Tom CKXL President station's non-profit Toronto The Ward -Chris Time Life A In Once 77 Royce -Rose You To Next (25) 25 CALGARY year. last raised funds station's the doubles tele- Murray -Bruce Alone All We're * Soul -David Us On Up. Give Don't (1) 2 ages, Charted figure This corporations. 160 the and -Toulouse Happens Always It * over _leers Playlisted Ashby) (Roger CHUM ADDITIONS listeners 4,000 from $200,000 received . campaign raising fund recent CJRT-FM's 'own Soul -David Us On Up Give Don't (1) 2 TORONTO MARKET fek Charted Anka -Paul Wife Friend's Best My * MAJOR TORONTO latch Stevens) (Jerry CJBK -Toulouse Happens Always It * + operation. time full of e LONDON Playlisted a become now has show the that and need KENTVILLE (29) Get It Right -Climax Blues Band 49 Dreams -Fleetwood Mac CKEN (Peter Carter) (34) Sail On -Bob McBride * Show You The Way-Jacksons Playlisted (38) Fancy Pants-Wenzday * Love Song -Marshall Tucker Band NOMINATIONS TC 15 Can't Stop Dancin-Capt & Tennille Playlisted * Brooklyn -Cody Jameson 61 Loves Grown Deep -Kenny Nolan Your Love-McCoo & Davis Jr. 50 You're My World -Helen Reddy 64 Sing -Tony Orlando & Dawn Calling Dr. Love -Kiss * Everybody -Frank Sinatra *Nobody's Child -Penny McLean Dancing Man -Q SASKATOON for * Miracles-Engelbert Humperdinck Angel In Your Arms -Hot CFMC (Jim Michaels) *Phantom Writer -Gary Wright OTTAWA Playlisted *Hooked On You -Bread CKCU Carleton University * You Won't Dance -April Wine the * Jazz Is Dead -Les Humphries (Jim Hurcomb) * Frozen Yawn-Graeme Card 79 Forecast -Charity Brown Carolina Dreams -Marshal Tucker(LP) * They Shoot Horses -Racing Cars car NORTH BATTLEFORD Starwatcher-Lisa Hartt Band(LP) Wuthering-Genesis(LP) CJNB (Barry Andrews) Amnesia-Pousette Dart Band(LP) Quietest Moments-Supertramp(LP) Charted Sea Level(LP) Amnesia-Pousette-Dart Band(LP) 10 (1) Dancing Queen-Abba Vicious But Fair-Streetwalkers(LP) Islands -The Band(LP) 47 (28) Cherry Baby-Starz Stones Throw -Valerie Carter(LP) SAULT STE. MARIE Playlisted In Your Mind -Brian Ferry(LP) CFYN (Brian W. Martin) 23 Sir Duke -Stevie Wonder Playlisted * Ain't No Hurt -Charity Brown *Time -Penny McLean THUNDER BAY * ADULT 3 Southern Nights -Glen Campbell CKPR (B.Mason Dean) ADDITIONS 37 Loving You -Johnny Mathis Charted * My Best Friend's Wife -Paul Anka 4(1) Southern Nights -Glen Campbell 38 Lucille -Kenny Rogers 7 When I Need You -Leo Sayer 1.0,000%90,,Wee2~0* CALGARY * Every Teardrop -Gallagher & Lyle 32 Dancing Man -Q * Mu CFCN (Bob Gibbons) It Feels So Good -Manhattans 79 Forecast -Charity Brown 12 Can't Stop Dancin-Capt & Tennille * Happens This Way -Toulouse Playlisted * Angel In Your Arms -Hot WINGHAM Playlisted CKNX (Iona Terry) 14 Angel In Your Arms -Hot * Calling Occupants-Klaatu 12 Can't Stop Dancin-Capt & Tennille Playlisted 23 Sir Duke -Stevie Wonder *We're Still Together -Peaches & Herb 73 Lucille -Kenny Rogers * Cinderella-Firefall * * Love Song -Marshall Tucker Band Indui * Get It Right -Climax Blues Band Border Song -Al Stewart * Ba Dum Ba Dum-Major Ursus * CHARLOTTETOWN Wheels Won't Turn-BTO * I'd Like To Thank You-Deja Vu * My Best Friend's Wife -Paul Anka CHTN (Garry Barker) Playlisted My Sweet Lady -John Denver * Higher Mountain -Suzanne Stevens * Miracles-Engelbert Humperdinck * Sir Duke -Stevie Wonder 37 Lovin You -Johnny Mathis CAMPUS ADDS * My Best Friend's Wife -Paul Anka Flash Cadillac set Forecast -Charity Brown * Get It Right -Climax Blues Band for western tour 39 Loves Grown Deep -Kenny Nolan BELLEVILLE COBOURG Private Stock group Flash Cadillac are IV\ CBLC Radio Loyalist CHUC (Louise Guy) beginning a ten -stop tour of western Canada. (Pat Conlon) Charted The tour begins April 18 in Powell River, Charted * (1) Two Lovers -Mary MacGregor B.C. and continues through New Westmin- (1) Rich Girl -Hall & Oates 12 (25) Can't Stop Dancin-Capt & Tennille ister, Trail, Kimberley, Lethbridge, Calgary, MC (17) Spec Arrangement -Sweet Blindness * (26) Forecast -Charity Brown *18) Tie Your Mother Down -Queen Edmonton, Lloydminister,Sask.,Regina 6 (27) Sing -Tony Orlando & Dawn and Winnipeg. Playlisted Reception 7 p.m. *(28) Magic -Octavian The group has a current U.S. single re- TORON1 I've Got Love On My Mind -Natalie Cole * (29) Teach Me Tonight -Phoebe Snow Dinner 8 p.m. Love In C Minor -Heart & Soul Ork * (30) Ba Dum Ba-Dum-Major Ursus lease, See My Baby Jive, and an album out When I Need You -Leo Sayer LEAMINGTON in Canada titled Sons Of The Beaches. A Sir Duke -Stevie Wonder CHYR (John Harada) previous single, Did You Boogie With Your Magical Mystery Tour -Ambrosia Playlisted Baby, did well last year in the U.S. and in KINGSTON * Brooklyn -Cody James Western Canada, at the time of the band's CFRC Queen's University * Love Me -Terry O'Flynn first tour there. (Steve McShane) * What Ya Gonna Do -Conspiracy Charted * You Belong To Me -Bill Amesbury (1) Lido Shuffle-Boz Scaggs 48 Forecast -Charity Brown Canadian (21) Once In A Long Time -Chris Ward * My Best Friend's Wife -Paul Anka Boston dates for (23) White Sands -Bob McBride MONTREAL Canada firmed (24) Sir Duke -Stevie Wonder CFCF (Cheryl Johnsen) Musictiti, (26) The Elephants -Bobby Goldsboro Playlisted (28) Sing -Tony Orlando & Dawn CBS group Boston, recently presented with * Miracles-Engelbert Humperdinck AN7 (29) Angel In Your Arms -Hot 49 Dreams -Fleetwood Mac Canadian platinum for their album, under Industry (30) Moving Out Today -Bette Midler 38 Lucille -Kenny Rogers title of their own name, are slated for three Peter Gabriel(LP) * Got To Give It Up -Marvin Gaye dates in Canada to be booked jointly by Hejira-Joni Mitchell(LP) * Thank You -Helen Reddy ConcertProductionsInternationalfrom Animals -Pink Floyd(LP) Awards * Everybody -Frank Sinatra Toronto and Montreal's Donald K. Donald. KITCHENER 43 Cinderella-Firefall Datesinclude Ottawa's CivicCentre CKER Radio Conestoga 46 Your Love-McCoo & Davis (Paul Cross) (Apr 30), Toronto's Maple Leaf Gardens BANQUET NEW GLASGOW (May1)and the Montreal Forum (2). Playlisted CKEC (Rod Mackey) MONDAY Race Among Ruins -Gordon Lightfoot Playlisted Opening the Toronto show will be another Gonna .Fly -Maynard Ferguson 45 Tryin To Love Two -Wm. Bell CBS artist, Rick Derringer. MAY 30th, 1977 Fly At Night-Chilliwack 33 Hooked On You -Bread Boston's most recent Canadian appear- Toronto Ballroom Forever, For Now -April Wine ance was as opening act for British guitarist 12 Can't Stop Dancin-Capt & Tennille Hotel Toronto Hotel California -Eagles * Higher Mountain -Suzanne Stevens Robin Trower on his recent tour. You Won't Dance -April Wine *Hungry Years -Vic Franklyn Toronto LONDON * Someday Soon -Shirley Eikhard Radio Fanshawe (Lisa Christo) * Smile With Your Eyes -Phil Sykes GET READY Charted OTTAWA (1) Dancing Queen-Abba CKOY (Rick Overall) FOR AN IMPORTANT DATE (19) When I Need You -Leo Sayer Playlisted MAY 30, 1977 NOTE: Registrations at $25. per person wi I (25) Next To You -Rose Royce * Sir Duke -Stevie Wonder prior to May 10 so it will arrive before the c (26) You Won't Dance -April Wine *On The Border -Al Stewart returned. be will 1977 20, May NOON after received Registrations deadline. the before arrive will it so 10 May to prior registration your mail you suggest We 20. May by received if accepted be only will person per $25. at Registrations NOTE: 1977 30, MAY DATE IMPORTANT AN FOR READY GET Tele. Code Postal Toronto on Prov. City Toronto tour. recent his Trower Robin Hotel guitarist British for act opening as was ance Address Ballroom Toronto appear- Canadian recent most Boston's 1977 30th, Derringer. Firm MAY Rick artist, CBS MONDAY another be will show Toronto the Opening (2). Forum Montreal the and 1) (May Gardens Leaf Maple Toronto's 30), (Apr BANQUET Centre Civic Ottawa's include Dates Donald. K. Donald Montreal's and Toronto from International Productions Concert by jointly booked be to Canada in dates Name(s) three for slated are name, own their of title Awards under album, their for platinum Canadian with presented recently Boston, group CBS names. all List table. per (8) eight Industry at available are Tables person per $25.00 at below firmed Canada listed persons the for $ enclosed Find Music 1977) 20th, MAY NOON UNTIL (ACCEPTED for dates Boston

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SO INTO YOU HOMETOWN BAND Crackerbox Palace 43 Atlanta Rhythm Section Mad Larry Daddy Cool 39 0.5 Polydor 14373-0 Rate PICK A&M 442-W Dancing Man 32 ii P L Dancing Queen 10 SOUTHERN NIGHTS (101 Glen Campbell Disco Inferno 78 08 Capitol 4376-F Don't Give Up On Us. 2 Don't Leave Me This Way 13 RIGHT TIME OF THE NIGHT Do Ya 24 Jennifer Warnes Arista's Kinks firm for Dreams 80 09 Arista AS0223-F Enjoy Yourself 49 Feels Like The First Time 60 I'VE GOT LOVE ON MY MIND Toronto & Vancouver Natalie Cole The First Cut Is The Deepest 22 6 7 1121 Capitol 4360-F Arista group The Kinks have included dates Fly At Night 63 Fly Like An Eagle 26 WHEN I NEED YOU in Vancouver and Toronto on their current Forecast 79 Leo Sayer Free 53 0 11 17) Warner Brothers WBS8332-P North American tour. The group played Gloria 54 the PNE Gardens (Apr 17) and are set for the Got To Give It Up 89 THE THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE 10cc Go Your Own Way 48 8 2 1161 Maple Leaf Gardens Concert Bowl (29). Heard It In A Love Song 72 Philips 6008022-K The Kink's current album, Sleepwalker, Hello Stranger 30 Here Come Those Tears 35 LIDO SHUFFLE is reported enjoying heavy airplay and sales High School Dance 92 Boz Scaggs 0 18 17) Columbia 3-10491-H across Canada. Capitol Records, who dis- Hotel California 1 Like Dreamin' 18 tribute the label, are re -servicing the title 'm Your Boogie Man 12 DANCING QUEEN 10 3 1181 Abba cut as a single. The flip side of the original Think Were All Alone Now 67 Atlantic 3372-P version, releasedpreviously to,radio 've Got Love On My Mind 6 Wanna Get Next To Your 25 LOVE THEME FROM A STAR IS BORN Wish 55 Located near City Hall in the heart of stations, featured another Arista group, the 11 12 (181 Barbra Streisand Lido Shuffle . . . . . 9 Columbia 10450-H downtown Toronto. Hollywood Stars, on a cut titled All The Living Next Door To Alice 50 Kids On The Street. The Hollywood Stars Lonely Boy 41 I'M YOUR BOOGIE MAN KC & The Sunshine Band Long Time 28 0 20 (a) are doing part of the tour, including the Love Is Better In The AM 70 TK 1022-N For reservations call Vancouverdate, Loves Grown Deep 61 Love Theme From Star Isorn . 11 DON'T LEAVE ME THIS WAY Canada 800-261-8383 Lucille 73 13 4 1171 Thelma Houston Margarittaville 83 Motown 1408-Y United States 800-228-3000 Maybe I'm Amazed 21 Clapton & Elliman to tour My Sweet Lady 68 ANGEL IN YOUR ARMS Toronto Local 869-3456 (8) Hc t New Kid In Town 42 023 Atlantic BT16085-P RSO recordingartistEric Clapton, cur- Night Moves 38 Once In A Long Time 77 CAN'T STOP DANCIN' rently on tour in the U.K. will be in the Party Song 57 0 24 (5) Captain & Tennille WESTERN studio in May recording a new album for Phone Call 56 A&M AM1912-W Race Among The Ruins 46 INTERNATIONAL ,a2s11 the Polydor-distributed label. Another RSO Rich Girl 17 TRYIN' TO LOVE TWO William Bell artist, Yvonne Elliman, will be accompany- Right Before Your Eyes 76 022 (101 'YORE CS Right Time Of The Night 5 Mercury 73839-0 Partners in travel with United Airlines ing Clapton on the album doing background Romeo 82 Sad Girl 75 RICH GIRL vocals. Elliman will also be joining Clapton Daryl Hall & John Oates Sam 40 17 10 114) onhis forthcoming June tour of East and Santa Maria 58 RCA 10860-N West Europe. Say You'll Stay Until 34 I LIKE DREAMIN' Show You The Way To Go 74 Kenny Nolan Elliman is currently enjoying much sales Sing 64 18 13 1191 20th Century 2287-T success with hersingle,Hello Stranger, Sir Duke 23 Sleepwalker 69 YOUR LOVE culled from her Love Me album. The single, So Into You 3 Marylin McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. MAY 30, 1977 Southern Nights 4 0 27 17) ABC A812262 -T already experiencing heavy FM and adult - Special Arrangement 90 IS AN IMPORTANT DATE contemporary airplayacross Canada, has Tattoo Man 62 CARRY ON WAYWARD SON That Magic Touch . . 94 20 14 (131 Kansas shown signs of crossing over to the con- Theme From Charlie's Angels 86 Epic 8-4267-H temporary rock field. Theme From Rocky 93 Thre Will Come A Day 71 MAYBE I'M AMAZED The Things We FOr Love 8 21 15 MI Wings Torn Between Two Love 36 Capitol 4385-F Tryin' To Love Two 16 Under cover Agent 91 THE FIRST CUT IS THE DEEPEST Weekend In New England 44 2216 1111 Rod Stewart When I Need You 7 Warner Brothers WBS8321-P ACTION SINGLES The Whistler 88 Whodunit 33 SIR DUKE Year Of The Cat 37 30 (41 Stevie Wonder The three most active singles reported to RPM by radio You Are On My Mind Tamla T54281 F -Y stations each week based on the radio station additions 88 Your Love ...... 19 DO YA You Won't Dance With Me 65 24 17 (to Electric Light Orchestra SIR DUKE - STEVIE WONDER (Motown) United Artists UAXW939-F NEXT TO YOU - ROSE ROYCE (MCA) I MANNA GET NEXT TO YOU YOU WON'T DANCE - APRIL WINE (Aquarius) 31 (7) Rose Royce MCA 40662-J 860-0 RSO 40662-J MCA ie Smok 1181 48' 50 Royce Rose (71 31 ALICE TO DOOR NEXT LIVING YOU TO NEXT GET WANNA I

8-50289-H Epic UAXW939-F Artists United sons Jack (23) 47 49 Orchestra Light Electric (11) 17 24 65 With Dance Won't You YOURSELF ENJOY YA DO 19 Love Your 88 Mind My On Are You WBS8304-P Bros Warner -Y F T54281 Tamla Mac Fleetwood 1141 46 48 Wonder Stevie (a) 30 37 Cat The Of Year DUKE SIR e 33 Whodunit WAY OWN YOUR GO 88 Whistler The 4399-F Capitol WBS8321-P Brothers Warner 7 You Need I When Starz (a) 62 Stewart Rod 1111 16 22 44 England New In Weekend BABY CHERRY 0 DEEPEST THE IS CUT FIRST THE 91 Agent cover Under 16 Two Love To Tryin' RPS1380-P Reprise 4385-F Capitol 36 Love Between VD Wings Two Torn Lightfoot Gordon 112) 44 46 CM 15 21 8 Love FOr We Things The RUINS THE AMONG RACE AMAZED I'M MAYBE 71 Day A Come Will Thre 93 Rocky From Theme 867-0 RSO 8-4267-H Epic 86 Angels. Charlie's. From Theme con- Gees Bee ;14) ao 45 Kansas (13) 14 20 94 Touch Magic ON CARRY That , CHILD BOOGIE SON WAYWARD 62 Man Tattoo has 90 Arrangement Special ABC 212-F Arista AB12262-T (7) 27 4 Nights Southern idult- Manilow Barry (19) 39 44 Jr. Davis Billy & McCoo Marylin 0 3 You Into So ENGLAND NEW IN WEEKEND LOVE YOUR 69 Sleepwalker nger, DRC8313-P Horse Dark 2287-T Century 20th 23 Duke Sir (19) 13 64 Sing Harrison George ("1) 37 4? Nolan Kenny 18 74 sales PALACE CRACKERBOX DREAMIN' LIKE I Go To Way The You Show 34 Until Stay You'll Say -P E45373 Asylum 10860-N RCA 58 Maria Santa t 1141 10 and Eagles 1181 35 42 Oates John & Hall Daryl 17 40 Sam TOWN IN KID NEW GIRL RICH 75 Girl Sad triton 82 Romeo ound -P E45384 Elektra 73839-0 Mercury 5 Night The Of Time Right Gold Andrew 15) 54 Bell William 110) 022 76 Eyes Your Before Right pany- BOY LONELY TWO LOVE TO TRYIN' 17 Girl Rich RSO 46 Ruins The Race 40670-J MCA AM1912-W A&M Among n (51 24 56 Call Phone for -John Newton Olivia 1131 36 40 Tennille & Captain 57 SAM DANCIN' STOP CAN'T 0 Song Party the n 77 Time Long A In Once tur- 7063-P Arco BT16085-P Atlantic 38 Moves Night M. Roney (11) 34 39 t Hc 18) 23 42 Town In Kid New COOL DADDY ARMS YOUR IN ANGEL 0 68 Lady Sweet My 21 Amazed I'm Maybe 4369-F Capitol 1408-Y Motown 83 Margarittaville 38 (171 4 Seger Bob 1191 33 Houston Thelma 13 73 . Lucille MOVES NIGHT WAY THIS ME LEAVE DON'T 11 Born Is Star From Theme Love 61 Deep Grown Loves -T J266 Janus 1022-N TK 70 AM The In Better Is Love g Stewart Al 1181 29 37 Band Sunshine The & KC 18) 20 the CAT THE OF 0 28 Time Long YEAR MAN BOOGIE YOUR I'M 41 Boy Lonely Stars 50 Alice To Door Next Living 7638-N America Ariola 10450-H Columbia . . . . . The I MacGregor Mary 36 1181 12 11 9 Shuffle Lido 1221 28 Streisand Barbra s, LOVERS TWO BETWEEN TORN BORN IS STAR A FROM THEME LOVE 55 Wish the 25 Your To Next Get Wanna radio -P E45379 Asylum 3372-P Atlantic 6 Mind My On Love Got 've Browne Jackson (13) 20 35 Abba 118) 3 10 67 Now Alone All Were Think iginal AGAIN TEARS THOSE COME HERE QUEEN DANCING 12 Man Boogie Your 'm 18 Dreamin' Like title a 50308-H Epic 3-10491-H Columbia 1 California Hotel dis- Jones Tom (151 25 34 Scaggs Boz (7) 18 92 Dance School High TOMORROW UNTIL STAY YOU'LL SAY SHUFFLE LIDO 0 35 Tears Those Come Here sales 30 Stranger Hello alker, Capitol 4398-F (6) 45 6008022-K Philips 2 72 Song Love A In It Heard Tavares 10cc (161 8 48 Way Own Your Go WHODUNIT LOVE FOR DO WE THINGS THE 89 Up It Give To Got the or 54 8.50335-H Epic WBS8332-P Brothers Warner Gloria .layed 141 42 (7) 53 Free 0 Sayer Leo On 79 MAN DANCING YOU NEED I WHEN Forecast irrent 26 Eagle An Like Fly AT147-K Attic 63 Night At Fly dates 131 43 4360-F Capitol Gallant Patsy Cole Natalie 112) 7 6 22 Deepest The Is Cut First The LOVE FOR READY YOU ARE MIND MY ON LOVE GOT I'VE 60 Time First The Like Feels 49 Yourself Enjoy RS871-C2 RSO 38 AS0223-F Arista 80 Dreams Elliman Yvonne (6) 0 Warnes Jennifer (11) 09 24 Ya Do STRANGER HELLO NIGHT THE OF TIME RIGHT 13 Way This Me Leave Don't 2 4376-F Capitol Us On Up Give Don't SAA736-T Sire (7) 41 78 Band Blues Climax Campbell Glen 1101 8 Inferno Disco RIGHT IT GET COULDN'T 0 NIGHTS SOUTHERN 0 10 Queen Dancing 32 Man Dancing 8-50329-H Epic (14) 21 14373-Q Polydor 39 Cool Daddy Boston 28 Section Rhythm Atlanta 1111 O'S 43 TIME LONG YOU INTO SO Palace Crackerbox 29 Right It Get Couldn't NB880-M Casablanca Stock 66 Cinderella 171 32 45129-M Private Kiss 27 Soul David 1131 1 2 47 Baby Cherry LOVE DR. CALLING US ON UP GIVE DON'T 81 Another There's Cause -F P4372 Capitol 20 Son Wayward On Carry 116/ 19 -P E45386 Elektra Miller Steve 26 Eagles 17) 15 Dancin' Stop Can't EAGLE AN LIKE FLY CALIFORNIA HOTEL 27 Love Dr. Calling 45 Child Boogie Jays 52 Light The By Blinded reports. company record and station radio store, record from Compiled 84 Ariel 100 31 Love For Ready You Are -P WEA -J MCA SURVEY SINGLE NATIONAL ONLY CANADA'S 14 Arms Your In Angel -P -N RCA -K LONDON 51 You On Out Strung All -M QUALITY -T GRT 59 More No Bump Gonna Ain't -Q POLYDOR -F CAPITOL PHONODISC-L -H CBS ig -Y MOTOWN -W A&M ti ALPHABETICALLY distributors: SINGLES 100 record to key a as charts RPM's out through- used are codes following The kVA SINGLES .,..c. .., %we. wee.... vv.* ...... XeXONZt44:165e:!X9S053::::$99Szso;:- 1111.11.1, Audience promotion . . . the g RPM 100 Top Singles (51-100)

ALL STRUNG OUT ON YOU RIGHT BEFORE YOUR EYES Of the four essential radio programming thatthey' 5149 (10) John Travolta Ian Thomas visibility station. TI Midland Intl MB10907-N 7683 (4) GRT 1230-123-T ingredients-research,stability, and audience promotion - audience promo- psychologi BLINDED BY THE LIGHT ONCE IN A LONG TIME tion would seem to be the glue which holds a crucial 5250 (19) Manfred Mann Christopher Ward Warner Bros 8252-P 77,85 (2) Warner Brothers CW4034-P them all together. tional effc FREE DISCO INFERNO Promotion is a relatively new aspect of of choice Deniece Williams The Trammps 5351 (17) 88 (2) programming. Prior to the McLendon-Storz in. At the Columbia 10429-H Atlantic 45-3389-P innovations of the mid -fifties, promotion tional valu, GLORIA FORECAST referred to a raise in pay or a more respons- A goo 5452 (8) Enchantment Charity Brown United Artists UAXW912-F 7999 (2) A&M AM439-W iblejob. Withthenoisy,nervy, high- simple, wi energy resurrection of radio via topforty with subsi I WISH DREAMS Stevie Wonder Fleetwood Mac properly E 5553 (20) 8090 (2) formula formats, promotional razzmatazz Tamla 54274-Y Warner Brothers WBS8371-P became an integralpartof theoverall enhance PHONE CALL CAUSE THERE'S ANOTHER programming mix. The rapid homogeniza- word -of -m 5658 (10) Dan Hill Moxy GRT 1230-126-T 8182 (4) Polydor 2065-340-0 tion of formats radically altered the nature programm of radio competition to the point where in turn, v PARTY SONG ROMEO 5757 (12) Lavender Hill Mob Mr. Big the gap between successful and unsuccessful ence. United Artists UAXW925Y-F 8284 (4) Arista AS0229-F station is often an index of promotional A prin SANTA MARIA MAR GA RI TAVI L LE effort. simple, w 66 (3) Trooper Jimmy Buffett 0 MCA 40659-J 8391 12) ABC 12254-T Although promotions have toned -down motion w somewhat in recent years, their fundamental of -mouth AIN'T GONNA BUMP NO MORE ARI EL unchanged. A successful each April 77 (4) Joe Tex Dean Fiiecirnan valueremains 0 Epic 8-5031 3-H 8494 (2) Lifesong 45022-N audience promotion will1)attract new FEELS LIKE THE FIRST TIME THE BLUE JAYS listeners through the generation of word-of- 6065 (5) Foreigner 8586 (4) Paul's People mouth; and 2) reassure established listeners Atlantic 3394-P Little Guy 007 LOVE'S GROWN DEEP THEME FROM "CHARLIE'S ANGELS" Kenny Nolan 79 (3) 8687 (3) Henry Mancini 20th Century TC2331-T RCA PB10888-N CRTC's Boyle upset over Telecommunil TATTOO MAN IT ALWAYS HAPPENS THIS WAY 6264 (12) Denise McCann Toulouse Thereisreportedfrictionin Ottawa ment to Polydor 2065-320-Q 87 (1) Magique MAG-10-K between CRTC chairman Harry Boyle and ces, the FLY AT NIGHT MY WHEELS WON'T TURN the federal government over the new pro, - that press 68 (5) Chilliwack Bachman -Turner Overdrive 63 Mushroom M7024 88.... (1) Mercury M73903 -Q posed Telecommunications Act presently in Canad being considered in the House of Commons. edly expi SING YOU ARE ON MY MIND 6467 Tony Orlando & Dawn Chicago According to a report in the Toronto Globe tions in (4) 89 12) Elektra E45387 -P 95 Columbia 10523.H & Mail, although Boyle is "still adverse to tems. YOU WON'T DANCE WITH ME THE WHISTLER personally jumping in at this point in solid At a 75 (3) April Wine Jethro Tult Commun Aquarious AQ5063-K 9093 (4) Chrysalis CHS2135-F opposition to the bill", he has several ob- jections to it. provincia CINDERELLA GOT OT GIVE IT UP (Part 1) The new legislation is designed to con- governmE 6669 (8) Firefall Marvin Gaye Atlantic 3392-P 9196 (2) Motown T54280 -Y solidate existing policy. It will, if passed, CRTC. I I THINK WE'RE ALL ALONE NOW SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT replace the Broadcast Act, Telegraphs Act, Jeanne 67 The Rubinos Sweet Blindness 70 (4) 9292 (3) CRTC Act and Radio Act, as well as parts of "indisper Playboy B -5741-M Quality 02224-M the Railway Act and National Transporta- Boyle MY SWEET LADY UNDERCOVER ANGEL tion Act that deal with telecommunications. from an 6871 (4) John Denver Alan O'Day RCA PH -10911 -N 9397 (2) Pacific PC001 -P The Telecommunications Act establishes municati and "should 1 SLEEPWALKER HIGH SCHOOL DANCE a national policy upon which CRTC 6972 (5) The Kinks Sylvers federal government decisionsareto be Arista 2394-F 9498 (2) Capitol 4405-F made.It provides a mechanism whereby LOVE IS BETTER IN THE A.M. ARRESTED FOR DRIVING WHILE BLIND the federal government can delegate powers 70'73 (4) Johnnie Taylor ZZ Top Columbia 3-10478-H 95.... (1) London 251-K to the provinces individually to contribute to their own communications regulations. THERE WILL COME A DAY HOOKED ON YOU 7174 (3) Smokey Robinson Bread Of prime importance to the CRTC, it gives Tamla T54279 -Y 96 (1) Elektra 45389-P the federal government the power to issue HEARD IT IN A LOVE SONG EVERYBODY BE DANCIN' broad policy directives to the commission. 7276 (3) The Marshall Tucker Band Starbuck Capricorn CPS0270-P 97 (1) Private Stock 45144-M Boyle feels that communications' policy may be abused in the future throughloop- LUCI LLE WATCHA GONNA DO 7378 (3) Kenny Rogers Pablo Cruise holes in the act, such as the right of the United Artists UAXW929Y-F 98.... (1) A&M 1920-W government to prevent the CRTC from SHOW YOU THE TO GO THEME FROM "ROCKY" holding hearing. By this power the /480 (3) The Jacksons Bill Conti Epic 8-50350-H 9999 (2) United Artists UAXW940-F government could force the commission to keep a controversial issue from the public's SAD GIRL THAT MAGIC TOUCH 7581 (9) Carl Graves Angel knowledge. Ariola America 7660-N 100100 (2) Casablanca NB878-M Another objectionisto a subsection giving the federal cabinet the power to EN delegate an issue directly to a provincial RPM WEEKLY BY AIR NAME Na GO FIRST CLASSOne year (52 issues) $40. regulatory body, circumventing the com- mission entirely. Domestic first class mail is carried by air in Canada whenever this will ADDRESS Ad expbelite delivery. All FIRST CLASS subscribers to RPM receive this Boyle feels that by enabling the govern - preferred handling. This guarantees that you will receive your RPM the CITY PROV. Cil morning after it is mailed. For those who need special service - RPM makes thispreferred subscription rate possible. POSTAL ZONE TAKE A PROMO MAN TO LUNCH Po Code Postal A LUNCH TO MAN PROMO TAKE ZONE ,L Prov City PROV. Address - govern the enabling by that feels Boyle entirely. mission ESS Name com- the circumventing body, regulatory provincial a to directly issue an delegate RPM. 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N POLLARD continued from page 23 (or just ignored) as a viable part of the The promotionisthe most obvious programming mix. r- April Fools stunt. BZ simply switches its Again,let me emphasis the market - ALBUMS at announcers,talkers and newspeople into orientationof RADIO PROGRAMMING 0- unlikelyslots.This year Boston Mayor, IDEABOOK. It's definitely aimed at the ALPHABETICALLY m Kevin White, anchored the Morning Team non -major market station. However, I do 100 whilelegendary AM Driveannouncer, know one or two major market GM's who < Carl de Suez, became mid -day newscaster. could learn something from this book. Larry Glick, all-night full -talker who knows On the surface, William Peck's, RADIO Abba 3 4 CANADA'S ONLY NATIONAL 100 AL PROMOTION HANDBOOK (191pages. America 1.6 Compiled from record store, radio station and record z less -than -nothing about sports, moved into Angel 73 [7! sports under the pseudonym 'Ace Glick,' $9.95)appearsto bea mini -version of Paul Anka 79 Macdonald's larger volume. It is! Only the Atlanta Rhythm Section 88 while conceptual -talker,Paul Benzequin, Bachman, Turner Overdrive 53 < rocked through mid -days. Dave Maynard, emphasis isdifferent. Whereas Macdonald Bad Company 42 SUPERTRAMP seems concerned with conceptualization and Carroll Baker 49 Even In The Quietest Moments (A&M) 2 one of the best radio comics, took over Keath Barrie 82 SP4634-W 8T4634 -W CS4634 Benzequin's serious -talk show. planning first and organization and execu- Jeff Beck 56 a_ tion second, Peck is organization -execution Bee Gees 27,31 FLEEETVVOOD MAC cc WBZ's promotion is exceptionally suc- 13 23 17) Rumours (Warner Brothers) George Benson BSK3010-1. cessful.It makes local evening newscasts, oriented. Peck's appendices are loaded with Bootsy's Rubber Band 86 M83010 -P M5301, salessparkers,ideasparkers,and copy Boston 6 page two or three of both morning and 91 ABBAGreatest Glen Campbell 3 2 eveningpapers,etc.,etc.The resulting sparkers, all of which are very usable. Car Wash 20 (30) Hits (Atlantic) 62, 84 SD18189-P AC18189-P A8TC1 cross -mediacoverageisworth an easy A fourth idea book is Max Sackheim's Captain & Tennille MY FIRST 65 YEARS IN ADVERTISING Cerrone 76 ABBA $100,000 to WBZ. Chilliwack 65 4 4 110) Arrival (Atlantic) The challenge to conceive, plan, organ- (200 pages; indexed. $5.95). While it isn't Bruce Cockburn 59 SD18207-P TP18207 -P CS182( ize and execute successful audience promo- specifically about radio, the generalizations Natalie Cole 18 ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA John Denver 54 55 i1241 A New World Record (United Artists) tions is a source of relentless pressure for Sackheim makes about promotion, pub- UALA679G-F UAEA679H-F licity and advertising are applicable in any Neil Diamond 8 66 IJACA, competitivestations.Itoften resultsin Eagles 15, 24 BOSTON poor promotional management, character- business. This book provides a much needed Electric Light Ork 5 67 (26) Boston (Epic) ized by arefusual to learn from one's orientation to marketing communications, Fleetwood Mac 2 21 PE34188-H PEA34188-H of which promotion is but one manifesta- Peter Frampton 23 mistakes -after all who learns from con- 41 KANSAS tion. Sackheim was a founder of the Book - Peter Grabreil 7 6 113) Leftoverture (Kirshner) sistent success,it just reaffirms what we Patsy Gallant 60 PZ34224-H PZA34224-H already know! TAB BOOKS (Blue Ridge Of -The -Month -Club and the Literary Guild. Genisis 48 His ads have sold more than a quarter billion Hall & Oates 19 NEIL DIAMOND Summit, Pa. 17214) have published some 74 0 14 (7) Love At The Greek (Columbia) books over the last fifty -odd years. Emmylou Harris KC2-34404-H KC2-8-34404-H KC2T-2. worthwhile titles on audience promotion. George Harrison 45 And while they certainly won't solve all Good writingisessentialforgood lssac Hayes & Warwick 71 BARBRA STREISAND & KRIS KRISTOFFERI promotion. The capactiy to get your mes- Hometown Band 69 9 8 119) A Star Is Born (CBS) your problems or relieve all the pressures, JS 34403-H JSA 34403-H JST 34' these books will help make the job a bit sage across in a quick, clear, concise manner Thelma Houston 43 often turns a hackney idea into a work of Jethro Tull 10 JETHRO TULL easier and hopefully more successful. Elton John 44 0 15 (8) Songs Of The Wood (Chrysalis) The underlying theme of all these books genius. Poor writing can reduce a brilliant Quincy Jones 38 CHR1132-F 8CH1132-F CCH1 notion to nothing. The problem isn't acute Kansas 7 is planning and nowhere is it more clearly Z Z TOPTejas if you have a solid copywriter at hand to Kinks 29 11 9 115) (London) emphasized thanin JackMacdonald's Kiss 40, 57 PS680-K PS8680-K PS5680 HANDBOOK OF RADIO PUBLICITY AND either write for you or help you out. How- Klaatu 64 ever, everyone isn't so fortunate. 85 ROD STEWART PROMOTION (372pages; 1000+ ideas. Lavender Hill Mob 17 1381 A Night On The Town (Warner Brothers) $29.95. This is a legendary book. I've seen Now, I'm not suggesting that everyone Mary Macgregor 61 BS2938-P 8WM2938-P CWX29 involved in promotion must be a journey- Manhattens 78 it in more stations than Jackson Armstrong Barry Manilow 14, 92 GEORGE BENSON man wordsmith. All that's required isa 30 13 10 (9) In Flight (Warner Bros) has worked in.It's an indispensible refer- Manfred Mann 852983-P M82983 -P M5298: ence work, literally jammed full of pro- fundamental grasp of the basics and practice Marshall Tucker Band 89 will make perfect - well almost! Again, Tab McCoo & Davis Jr 36 BARRY MANILOW - motional conceptsforevery imaginable Kate & Anna McGarrigle 67 22 (351 This One's For You (Arista) Books comes to the rescue. AL4090-F 4A4090 -F 8A409C day or event. Nazareth 58, 81 In an enlightening preamble, Macdonald NeilTerrell'sTHE POWER TECH- Pink Floyd 22 EAGLES 75 15 11 116) Hotel California (Asylum) laysthe groundwork for a promotional - NIQUE OF RADIO -TV COPYWRITING Jean Luc Ponty Queen 39, 77 7E -1079-P orientation. He rehashes the fundamentals (224 pages; indexed.$9.95)isthe out- Minnie Riperton 80 AMERICA and places promotion into perspective on growth of a copywriting course he offered. Linda Ronstadt 35 0 26 (7) Harbor (Warner Brothers) both a macro (industry) level and a micro It'sbeensubstantiallyworkedthrough Dian a Ross 28 BSK3017-P M83017 -P M53011 by a lot of students and the fat has been Rush 50 (your station) level. Santana 33 TI-EVIE WONDER trimmed. 17 12 128) Songs In The Key Of Life ITamlal Having thus set the stage, Macdonald Leo Sayer 46 T340U2-Y T340XT-Y T340X( outlines some 350 pages of promotional William Peck's ANATOMY OF LOCAL Boz Scaggs 51 RADIO -TV COPY (93 pages. $5.95) is a Sea Level 83 NATALIE COLE concepts. Handled properly you can work 47 0 24 18) Unpredictable (Capitol) Bob Seger ST11600-F these ideas for years. By combining them, good exampleofpracticingwhat you David Soul 93 8XT11600-F 4XT1 juxapositioningaspectsofseveral,etc., preach. Peck has condensed and summar- Spinners 90 DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES Al Stewart 37 25 (23) Bigger Than Both Of Us (RCA) you have a promotional cornucopia. ized, in a most laconic and succinct manner, APL1-1467-N CPK1-1467-N what he's learned from being a local copy- Rod Stewart 12 CPS1-1, A secondideabookisHalFisher's, Steve Miller Band 26 writer and a very successful national writer - CAR WASH RADIO PROGRAMMING IDEABOOK Streisand & Kristofferson 9 2013 (15) Original Soundtrack (MCA/Rocket) (256 pages; indexed. $12.95). This a very your station is probably running some of Styx 34 MCA 2-6000-J MCAT 6000-J MCAC Donna Summer 52 is, his spots. He lays out the principles in a practical book, but it Ithink, aimed Supertramp 1 FLEETWOOD MAC neat package whichincludes dozens of e30 (131 Fleetwood Mac (Reprise) primarilyatthe small -to -medium market James Taylor 70 MS2225-P CRX2225-P 8RM22 broadcasting. However, the basic premise is usuable examples. Johnnie Taylor 94 If you'd liketo add some structure John Travolta 72 PINK FLOYD sound and applicable to all markets: pro- 68 19) Animals (Columbia) to your study of copywriting, PROMO- Valdy JC34474-H JCA34474-H JCT34z gramming is the best promotion; and Fisher Jennifer Warnes 87 gives some substantial hints on optimizing TIONAL AND ADVERTISING COPY- Weather Report 63 PETER FRAMPTON 2327 (61) programming proficency. WRITERS'S HANDBOOK ($7.95), by Tom Wild CHerry 56 Frampton Comes Alive (A&M) Ris is ideal. Whereas Terrell and Peck stress April Wine 32 SP 3703-W CS 3703-W 8T 370: Fisher's notion of promotion revolves Wings 25 theory,Risemphasizesactualwriting. 24 EAGLES around giving the listener a reason to listen Stevie Wonder 17 18 159) Their Greatest Hits (Asylum) which is no easy task. He suggests some The 18 assignments range from very simple ZZ Top 11 7ES-1052-P practical promotional ideas - he calls them to complex. This workbook is a valuable WINGS 32 (19) - stress self -study guide, the significance of which Wings Over America (Capitol) audienceattractors which local SWCO 11593-F 8X3C 11593-F 4X 3C 1 audience involvement. The notion of news won't be lost on experienced writers seek- as promotionisa particularly appealing ing a refresher course. one. News is all -too -oftenoverlooked out. 6 SRM4-2-7508-Q SRM8-2-7508-Q . 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BOZ SCAGGS CERRONE 76 (5) Love In C Minor (Atlantic) Silk Degrees (Columbia) 80 TP9913-P CS9913-P 060 (5) PC33920-H PCA33920-H PCT33920-H SD9913-P DONNA SUMMER QUEEN )56) A Night At The Opera (Trident) Four Seasons Of Love (Oasis) e 90 TES 1053-P CEK-1053-P 8EK 1053-P 52 43 (24) NBLP7038-M NBL87038-M NBL47038-M MANHATTANS BACHMAN-TURNER OVERDRIVE 78 81 (61 It Feels So Good (CBS) Freeways (Mercury) PC34450-H PCA34450-H PCT34450-H 53 59 (6) SRM-1-3700-Q MC8-1-3700-O MC R4-1-3700-0 PAUL ANKA JOHN DENVER (25) eThe Painter (United Artists) Greatest Hits Vol 2 (RCA) 91 UALA653G-F UAEA653H-F UACA653H-F 54 42 (8) CPL1-2195-N CPS1-2195-N CPK1-2195-N MINNIE RIPERTON JEFF BECK WITH THE JAN HAMMER GROUP (4) Stay In Love (Epic) Jeff Beck With Jan Hammer Group (Epic) 80 82 PE34191-H PEA34191-H PET34191-H 063 (4) PE34433-H PEA34433-H PET34433-H NAZARETH WILD CHERRY 81 92 (20) Play'n' The Game (A&M) Wild Cherry (Epic) SP4610-W 8T4610 -W CS4610-W 066 (4) PE34462-H PEA34462-H PET34462-H KEATH BARRIE KISS 82 83 13) tt-; Twilight Zone (United Artists) and th Rock & Roll All Over (Casablanca) UALA727G-F UAEA727H-F UACA727H-F 57,44 (22) NBLP7037-M NBLP-8-7037-M NBIp-4-7037-M extensi SEA LEVEL NAZARETH a- KEEP IT COUNTRY tie-ins 1 83 84 151 Sea Level (Capricorn) Greatest Hits (A&M) CP0178-P johnny murphy througl 58 45 (22) SP9020-W 8T9020 -W CS9020-W Azik4 Conwa] CAPTAIN & TENNILLE BRUCE COCKBURN 13) Come In From The Rain (A&M) so doir 1,71;`.11n The Falling Dark (True North) 84 85 SP4700-W 8T4700 -W CS4700-W 067 (8) TN26-H TNA26-H TNT26-H That's some album effort, Conway Twitty's Backstz ,PATSY GALLANT LAVENDER HILL MOB newest release on MCA, Play Guitar Play. part ab Are You Ready For Love (Attic) 85 86 (3) Lavender Hill Mob (United Artists) Co] 60 64 (6) CAT1017-K -'UALA719G-F UAEA719H-F UACA719H-F Twitty does some driving things reminiscent of LAT1017-K 8AT1017-K produc BOOTSY'S RUBBER BAND in a way to the early rock -oriented material MARY MacGREGOR The Name Is Bootsy (Warner Brothers) super -e: Torn Between Two Lovers (Ariola America) 86 93 (2) he did at the outset of his career. The while - 61 50 (7) BS2972-P SMAS-50015-N 8XT50015-N 5XT50015-N back Grand Funk chart buster, Some Kind undertz JENNIFER WARNES Of Wonderfulisahighlight,although Mar CAPTAIN & TENNILLE Jennifer Warnes (Arista) Song Of Joy (A&M) 87 87 (6) programmers areturning Boot C 74 (7) CS4570-W AL4062-F 4A4062 -F 8A4062 -F somecountry 0 SP4570-W 8T4570 -W thumbs down onit,more thanlikely the nil WEATHER REPORT ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION connection with the rock single, 88 94 (2) A Rock & Roll Alternative (Polydor) because of its Heavy Weather (Columbia) PD1 -6080-Q PD8-1-6080-Q PD4.1-6080-0 63 69 (4) PC3441 8-H PCA34418-H PCT34418-H act than any failing of the track to measure Dallas 1 MARSHALL TUCKER BAND up to Conway's current country standards. there( KLAATU Carolina Dreams(Capricorn) Klaatu (GRT) 89 95 12) Also very noticeable in the new package Tone ( 64 68 (10) 8216-1054-T CPK0180-P M80180 -P M50180 -P 9216-10054-T 2216-10054-T areWolvertonMountain and Memphis. conside CHILLIVVACK SPINNERS The former is my personal favourite of the Rosie i: 7,11, Dream, Dream, Dream (Mushroom) 90 96 (2) Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow (Atlantic) SD19100-P TP19100-P CS19100-P was wr 072 (4) M RS500,6 MR85006 MRC5006 material on this album, while Conway really delivers a super rendition of the one-time, hand ( NEIL DIAMOND GLEN CAMPBELL His Twelve Greatest Hits (MCA) 91 97 12) Southern Nights (Capitol) Johnny Rivers' hit, written by Chuck Berry. of wh SW11601-F 8XW11601-F 4XW11601-F 07:i (6) MCA2106-J MCAT21 06-J MCAC2106-J Itappears thatall the country folk are and bo1 KATE & ANNA McGARRIGLE BARRY MANILOW discovering Chuck Berry lately. Emmy Lou t Dancer With Bruised Knees (Warner Brothers) 92 98 (2) Tryin' To Get The Feelin' (Arista) Cr 8A4060 -F 4A4060 -F 67 73 (5) BS3014-P M83014 -P AL4060-F Harris updating of C'est La Vie (You Never up on Can Tell) is keeping her in the foreground Campbi VALDY DAVID SOUL dollar "t Valdy & The Hometown Band (A&M) (2) David Sou! (Private Stock) these days. Meanwhile in another new MCA 68 70 110) 93 99 PS2019-M PS82019-M PS42019-M SP4592-W 8T4592 -W CS4592-W album release,thisone by Cal Smith.lommin 1-MV,I,E-rir, BAND JOHNNIE TAYLOR Conway is represented again. This time as 94 100 12) Rated Extraordinaire (Columbia) 69 71 (13) PC 34401 -H PCA34401-H PCT34401-H the composer of the album cut which will L}SPY4685-W ST4605-W CS4605-W SOUNDTRACK be Cal's new single, Come See About Me. JAMES TAYLOR Rocky (United Artists) .... (1) UACA893-F It goes a little farther too as Conway is 70 76 (5) Greatest Hits (Warner Brothers) 95 UALA693-F UAEA693-F BS2979-P 8WM2979-P CWX2979-P featuredinthebackgroundvocalizing ISLEY BROTHERS on that Smith track. The two aformen- ISAAC HAYES & DIONNE WARWICK (1) Go For Your Guns IT -Neck) PZT34432-H 71 77 19) A Man And A Woman (Warner Brothers) 96 PZ34432-H PZA34432-H tioned sets, along with Loretta Lynn's I OcRS-3035-P ELVIS PRESLEY Remember Patsy make April a very strong JOHN TRAVOLTA (1) Welcome To My World (RCA) product month forSott Richards, Bob CPK-1-2274-N 72 78 (7) Can't Let You Go (RCA) 97 CPL -1-2274-N CPS -1-2274-N CYL1-2211-N CYS1-2211-N CYK1-2211-N Johnston et al at MCA. BARRY MANILOW On thesubjectofbusymonth's Barry Manilow II(Arista) ANGEL (1) just 98 centeringaroundConway Twitty, 73 79 (6) Our Earth As It Is In Heaven (Casablanca) AL4016-F 8A4016 -F NBLP7043-M NB87043-M NB47043-M take a look at the action that Bob Johnston JOAN ARMATRADING has lined up in connection with two Cana- EMMYLOU HARRIS (1) Joan Armatrading (A&M) CS4588-W 88 (3) Luxury Liner (Warner Brothers) 99 SP4588-W 8T4588 -W dian tours by Twitty. In the dying days of BS2998-P M82998 -P M52998 -P LOU RAWLS April and the beginning of May "Captain JEAN LUC PONTY Unmistakably Lou (Phila Intl) Country", that's Johnston's new nickname (1) P7T34488-H (3) Imaginary Voyage (Atlantic) 100 PZ34488-H P7A34488-H 089 SD18195-P A8TC18195-P for Conway, will be appearing throughout western Canada. Dates include SUBSCRIPTIONS B.C.dates Entersmy subscription to RPM Weekly NAME Saskatchewan,Albertaand (Canada & USA) totalling ten one -niters.Then, come the (as indicated) and find enclosed $ E One Year -$25.00 ADDRESS middle of May the Twitty entourage, and El Two Years -$40.00 Johnston, move into the Maritimes hitting Road DI DI V 6 Brentcliffe E Three Years -$50.00 CITY 'PROV. all major markets down east. 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CS9913-P TP9913-P SD9913-P (Atlantic) Minor C In Love CERRONE Through the years, Smith has become awareofthe Canadian music industry Hank Smith through promoting his own material and booking and managing himself. His know- 25 Years of entertainment ledge and diligence were recognized when Quality recording artist Hank Smith is a know anybody. Hearing that opportunities he was approached by the founders of veteran of 25 years in music. In that time were better out West, he packed up and ACME and asked to be their founding BATHU he has recorded 11 albums and over 20 moved on, winding up in Edmonton in the president in 1976. The position has become CKBC singles, opened up a music store in his home spring of 1958. "The opportunity, in fact, basically a full-time job for Smith, who is Charted working hard to establish the academy as 7 (1) L town, Edmonton, been given three awards is greater out there, but I still had a very 39 (39) by the government of Alberta, and become hard time breaking into themarket. At a force on the Canadian country scene. BRIDGE the founding president of the Academy that time, the old scene was very popular In fact, he has been so involved with CKBW of Country Music Entertainment (ACME). and Istarted a group called Rock -a -tunes. ACME over the past year that he hasn't had Playliste Smith hailsoriginally from Germany, We were veryfortunate. We werestill time for the heavy touring schedule to * Cowl where he started playing country music doing part country, but we did a lot of rock. which he is accustomed. However, now that 19 Lovh while very young. It was shortly after the We were immediately signed by Columbia the directors of ACME have called for a 40 Livin Records, and had two pretty successful COBOU war, and the country scene there consisted first general election, he has begun to book CHUC (1 mainly of entertaining Canadian and U.S. singles out with Columbia." again, and isalready booked aheadsix Charted forces at the bases, plus three hours a day After atime, the band split up and monthsforliveperformances withhis * (1) C of country music on the U.S. armed forces headed for the U.S., and Smith returned group, Wildrose Country. * (22) network. to Edmonton to play country again. He was Still, Smith has no intentions of turning * (23) Smithrecalls:"When Germany was signed to a solo contract with Rodeo and * (24) Banff Records, twin labels owned by George his back on the industry when he gives FREDEI occupied by the American forces, aser- up the presidency of the academy: "Being geant over there was transferred back to the Taylor. The albums were released on the CFNB (I Banff label, the singles on Rodeo. In all, president, Istarted to learn the aches and Charted United States, for family reasons. He gave pains that the industry has. I feel that even 41 (36) me asagift, you know, give the little Smith recorded three albums and several when the new president comes in, with all * (38) German kid something, a record player and singles with the two. about 50 country music records. I started Three years later, in 1965, he was signed the feedback I've gotten from the 370 to Decca released three bluegrass albums, members of the academy, I can still be of playing those things `til they were just about service in an advisory capacity". steaming. I just fell in love with this type Hank Smith one naming Smith Canada's King Of Blue- of music. It was kind of strange, considering grass, and an album of oldies covers. Ten Smith opened his music store 13 years, my family background - - my dad was the Heis mainly a vocalist, but he does play GoldenHits,featuring the number one ago for practical purposes and financial principleviolafortheRoyal Bavarian guitar and electric bass. songs of the year from 1956 through 1966 security, and reports itis succeeding very Symphony." Smith came to Canada in 1957. Landed In 1967, he signed with Quality Records, nicely. He sells and rents musical instru- He picked up a guitar and soon became a in Halifax "with about 50 cents, a pair of and has been happy recording with them ments, sound systems, amplifiers and ac- regular on the network and on tours of the blue jeans and an old battered up guitar." ever since: "They're a super label. They've cessories, and does repairs. The store spec- militaryclubs throughout Germany. He He worked his way to Montreal where he treated me very fairly. As a Canadian artist ializes in the country field, carryinga wide was advertised, he believes accurately, as stayed one year. Times were hardhere, Icouldn't hope for anybody better, than range of guitars, pedal steels, banjos, man- the only German country band in the world. particularly for an immigrant who didn't Quality." dolins, violins, and other instruments and With Quality, Smith has seen five singles accessories likely to be needed by country reach the top of RPM's Country Playlist, artists, plus a complete range on Traynor * (39) form a total of about 15 singles and four and other equipment: "So when I'm 70 27 (40) albums. The most recent album was Hank years of age, and I don't want to sing and GRANt Smith Country - My Way. A new single, pick and grin anymore, I can always push CJCN (1 appropriatelytitled25 Years,was just asetofstringsacrossthe counter to Playliste released. Another album is also in the near somebody." 38 Shilc future. Smith records at Joe Kozak's studio * Dies( in Edmonton, and he and Kozak handle the Through the years, Smith has gained 31 A Li production chores themselves. recognitionasaproponent and ambas- 32 One sadorof culture and goodwill.Alberta gra/4r PremierPeter Lougheed has given him awards in 1971 and 1972 "in recognition of Hank outstanding achievement inthe field of music." Another award, given to Smith in 1976 by the Premier, reads, "In recognition CONGRATULATIONS of excellence in the field of entertainment from all your friends and members and promotion." TO Smith hasrecently been establishing of himself in his native Germany, having done HANK SMITH two tours of the country sponsored by the Alberta government. He is now trying to on his 25th Anniversary work out a record lease deal for Germany ACME through Quality: "My dream always has been to go back to where I came from The Academy of Country Music Entertainment from the management and bring Canadian culture over there." After over a quarter of a century in- and staff of volved inmusic, Hank Smith can sit back and reflect upon a full career:"I don't May the next 25 be as great to you. really feel any different than I did 20 years CKFH 1430 ago. You do look back and see how, starting with nothing, you've reached this point. Proud to be country people Some people are luckier - they get to put out one record and have a smash hit. I had to do it the hard way. But I feel that I've learned so much, and Iappreciate every

step of the way and every piece of luck that IMMIIMM11 /111PM UM the industry has given me." me." given has industry the that luck of piece every and way the of step every By Disstrumibuted ManufctureRdEc& appreciate I and much, so learned I've that feel I But way. hard the it do to had I hit. smash a have and record one out put to get - are 2230X Q they luckier people Some people country to point. this reached you've nothing, with be Proud YEARS starting how, see and back look do You ago. years 20 did I than different any feel really 1430 CKFH don't "I career: full a upon reflect and back sit can Smith Hank music, in volved TwENTy....rrn in- century a of quarter a over After of staff and SINGLE NEW HANK'S there." over culture Canadian bring and from came I where to back go to management the from YEARS. 25 THOSE OF been has always dream "My Quality: through TEN FOR HANK WITH ASSOCIATED Germany for deal lease record a out work BEEN Anniversary on WE'VE THAT PROUD WE'RE to trying now is He government. Alberta 25th his the by sponsored country the of tours two SCENE MUSIC done having Germany, native his in himself SMITH HANK COUNTRY CANADA'S ON SUCCESS establishing been recently has Smith OF YEARS 25 ON promotion." and TO entertainment of field the in excellence of recognition "In reads, Premier, the by 1976 CONGRATULATIONS Y1/flit/A tketfl/i in Smith to given award, Another music." of field the in TO CONGRATULATIONS achievement outstanding of recognition "in 1972 and 1971 in awards him given has Lougheed Peter Premier Alberta goodwill. and culture of sador Jennings Texas-Waylon Lukenbach * a as Tucker -Tanya Wynette -Tammy Time Last One 32 ambas- and proponent recognition themselves. chores production Night Lovin Cowboys * Craddock Crash -BillyThing Little A 31 years, the handle Kozak Axton -Hoyt Spain To Been Never gained has Smith the Through and he and Edmonton, in * McAuley -Ray Cowboy Diesel * studio Kozak's Joe at records Smith future. Cato -Connie Lady A Be I'll * Murray & Carver -Johnny -MacLellan Song Shilo 38 somebody." near the in also is album Another released. Door Next Living 40 Playlisted to counter the across strings of set a was Craddock Crash -Billy Thing Little A 31 just Years, 25 titled appropriately Wilson) (Barry CJCN push always can I anymore, grin and pick new - Playlisted NFLD. FALLS, GRAND single, A Way. My Country Smith and sing to want don't I and age, of years Hank was recent most Saville) (Al CFJC Warnes -Jennifer Time Right (40) 27 70 album The albums. KAMLOOPS Baker I'm when "So equipment: other and four and singles 15 about of total a -Carroll Enough Get Can't (39) * Traynor on range complete a form plus artists, Playlist, Country RPM's of top the reach country by needed be to likely accessories singles five seen has Smith Quality, With and instruments other and violins, dolins, man- Quality." didn't o - banjos, steels, pedal guitars, of range than (RCA) BAKER CARROLL ENOUGH GET CAN'T a better anybody for hope couldn't I here, :d wide carrying field, country the in ializes artist a As very me Artists) (United ROGERS KENNY - LUCILLE spec- store Canadian fairly. treated he where The repairs. does and cessories, They've label. super a "They're since: ever EDDIE - ac- and amplifiers systems, guitar." (Elektra) RABBITT MYSELF HELP CAN'T sound ments, them with recording happy been has and of pair instru- musical rents and sells He nicely. Records, . on very Quality with signed he 1967, In Landed additions station radio the based week each stations succeeding is it reports and security, 1966 through 1956 from year the songs radio by RPM to most purposes of reported singles active three The financial and practical for ago one number the featuring Hits, play years, Golden [oes SINGLES ACTION COUNTRY 13 store music his opened Smith Ten covers. oldies of album an and grass, capacity". advisory an in service Blue- Of King Canada's Smith naming one of be still can I academy, the of members albums, bluegrass three released Decca to 370 the from gotten I've feedback the signed was he 1965, in later, years Three Brothers Jamie-Mercey * Logan -Glen Comes Cryin Easy How (38) * all with in, comes president new the when two. the with singles Millar -Will Hardy & Laurel * Haggard -Merle -Back Not We're If (36) 41 even that feel I has. industry the that pains several and albums three recorded Smith Place Kay -Mary L Vitamin * on Charted and aches the learn to started I all, In Rodeo. singles the label, Banff Williams -Brent It Make I'll Think * president, Scott) (Bill CFNB "Being academy: up the on released were albums The Taylor. FREDERICTON the of presidency the gives he when industry the on back his George by owned labels twin Records, Banff 45383-P Elektra McCall -Dee You Lovin (24) * and Rodeo with contract solo a to Jr. Allen -Rex Good Getting I'm turning of intentions no has Smith Still, signed Goodbye At (23) * was He again. country play to Edmonton to Good That Not I'm Baker -Carroll Late It's (22) * PICK Country. Wildrose group, returned Smith and U.S., the for headed PARTON STELLA Rabbitt -EddieMyself Help Can't (1) * his with performances live for months and up split band the time, a After Charted six ahead booked already Kevan) (Rick CHUC is and again, Columbia." with out singles book to begun has he election, general first COBOURG a successful pretty two had and Records, 7701 West Dyna Carver Living for called have ACME of directors the A -Johnny Door Next 40 Columbia by signed immediately were We Baby On-T.G.Sheppard Lovin 19 that now However, accustomed. is he which rock. a we Like Me Loves She of lot did but country, part doing PICK Tucker -Tanya Night Lovin * to schedule touring heavy the WOODYARD JIM Cowboy for time still were We fortunate. very were We Playlisted had hasn't he year past over ACME -a that the -tunes. Rock called group a started I and Richards) (Gary CKBW with involved so been has he fact, In very was scene BRIDGEWATER popular old the time, that scene. on a Bare -Bobby Crazy 39 country Canadian the force At market. the into breaking time hard 40711-J MCA I'm Think (39) as Life My In Rogers -Kenny Lucille (1) 7 academy the establish to hard working very a had still I but there, out greater is Hangnail The You're PICK Charted is who Smith, for job full-time a basically fact, in opportunity, "The 1958. of spring AXTON HOYT Hebert) (Al CKBC become has position The 1976. in president the in Edmonton in up winding on, moved BATHURST founding their be to asked and ACME and up packed he West, out better were of founders the by approached was he opportunities that Hearing anybody. know when recognized were diligence and ledge ADDITIONS mg know- His himself. managing and booking COUNTRY 0 own ; 11:4 COUNTRY and material his promoting through linment industry music Canadian the of aware k74 become has Smith years, the Through newest 0 COUNTRYcontinued from page 27 The ...v.v: ...A...owe..0%%woe:: 4. getting the Big Country edition on tape as Canada The following codes are lisnd through Wendell uut HI -'M's gs a koy to rncord usual immediately following the September distributors.. weekend in Ottawa. formanc Good newsfromcountry'sbiggest made t A&M - MOTOWN -Y CBS -HPHONODISC -L booster, Tony White. This super artist will well kn Country Playlist CAPITOL -F POLYDOR-Q be arriving in Toronto May 15th, to do a areas i GRT -T QUALITY -M featured spot on Opry North. By the time particul LONDON -KRCA -N he arrives he will be part of the RCA coun- dian cot MCA -J WEA -P try family, having signed a one year pact the Can with the biggie. According to Tony there's fering p: a new single on its way, perhaps by the time and all -e he makes the Toronto scene, and RCA will the Can IT COULDN'T OF BEEN ANY BETTER THE FEELIN'S RIGHT also release his Travelling Road Show band tests sta Johnny Duncan 26 34 (51 Narvel Felts album. Congrats to both Tony and RCA, tion on 1 3 (4) ABC/Dot 17680-T CBS 3-10474-H this is really bringing the country together. themseh SOUTHERN NIGHTS RIGHT TIME OF NIGHT J.D. Crowe and the New South were Canada Glen Campbell 27 31 (31 Jennifer Warnes 2 2 (10) Capitol 4376-F Arista 0223-F big hits on their recent concert in Toronto. Well in his h SHE'S GOT YOU WRAP YOUR LOVE AROUND YOUR MAN The Toronto Area Bluegrass Committe was Loretta Lynn 28 23 (10) Lynn Anderson Spectate 3 6 (9) CBS 3-10476-H involved in promoting the band's appear- MCA 40679-J ance and took delight in the virtual sell-out. top on PAPER ROSIE JACOB The Outlaws will be touring Canada this Dallas (6) 423 (61 Gene Watson 29 33 Artie MacLaren Capitol 4378-F Boadland 2218X -M summer. Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and big hit him ba (You Never Can Tell) C'EST LA VIE HEY GOOD LOOKIN' Jessi Colter in concert will be heard in Ernmylou Harris 30 32 (51 Bob Lucier one of 5 10 (81 Canadian Talent Library 2005 several areas. In other spots the show will be Warner Brothers 8239-P pared to Waylonand Jessi. A Toronto gig and he': JUST A LITTLE THING MOCKINGBIRD HILL isplanned for Minkler Auditorium, home Says Bi; Donna Fargo 31 35 (51 Billy Crash Craddock 69 (8) Warner Brothers 8305-P ABC/Dot 17682-T of the Opry North. boy sel LUCILLE (LET'S GET TOGETHER) ONE LAST TIME John Moore, one of the operators of "I consi Kenny Rogers 32 36 (5) Tammy Wynette with cc 7 1 191 United Artists UAXW929Y-F Epic 8-50349-H outdoor country music shows at Freelton's Wolverton Park has justreleased his first writer i PLAY GUITAR PLAY SEMOLITA stageas when Conway Twitty 33 37 (5) Jerry Reed album.Johnbillshimself on 88 (8) MCA 40682-J RCA PB10893-N Wayne Morris. The album, entitled Country by writ SHE'S PULLING ME BACK AGAIN I'M SORRY FOR YOU MY FRIEND Trails, features several of the artist's own from su Mickey Gilley 34 38 (4) Moe Bandy a wester 94 17) Playboy 6100-M CBS 3-10487-H comilositions as well as a sprinkling of good standards suchas Cold Cold Heart, and SOME BROKEN HEARTS NEVER MEND I'LL DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN Crystal Gayle Together Again. Best of the bunch, the waY 1011 Don Williams 35 39 (3) COUNT (6) ABC/Dot 17683-T United Artists UAXW948Y-F I hear it, are a pair of Wayne's own tune's, * Jam SLIDE OFF YOUR SATIN SHEETS I NEED YOU ALL THE TIME CountryLovin'and My Ontario Baby. Johnny Paycheck 36 41 (31 Eddy Arnold * Sail 1113 (6) RCA PB10899-N He's a native of North Carolina and plans Epic 8-50334-H to become a landed immigrant very shortly. *Cou DON'T THROW IT ALL AWAY WELCOME TO THE OTHER SIDE OF ME PEMBR Dave & Sugar 37 42 (41 libDonna Darlene He and Don Wolverton, owner of the park 125 (8) Cheyenne 106 CHOV RCA PB 10876-N and camp ground that bear his name, are Chartec EASY LOOK SHILO SONG planning several shows in the open air of 7(1) Charlie Rich 38 43 (3) Gene MacLellan th Anne Murray 1314 (7) Epic 8-5050328-H 5Capitol 4402-F the Ontariorural countryside just north 20 (28; of Hamilton as the summer comes on. The 32 (42; THE RAINS CAME IF YOU GOTTA MAKE A FOOL OF SOMEBODY * (45; Freddy Fender 39'44 (3) Dickey Lee factthat he cannot claim landed status 1416 (4) ABC/Dot 17686-T RCA PB10914-N at this point in time is going to make it 38 (48: ADIOS AMIGO LIVING NEXT DOOR TO ALICE tougher for Wayne to get his material on 40 45 JohnnyiCarver 157 (9) Marty Robbins (21 CBS 3-10472-H ABC/Dot 17685-T the air. It's too bad 'cause it is worth play- ing. However, try and convince a good many YESTERDAY'S GONE IF WE'RE NOT BACK IN LOVE BY MONDAY 41 46 (21 programmerstotakeachance on an 1617 191 Vern Gosdin Merle Haggard Elektra 45353-P MCA 4700-J unknown, without even Cancon credit for TORN BETWEEN TWO LOVERS JENNY their trouble. Wayne's album isthe first 69 Jimmy Allen 1715 (10) Mary MacGregor 42 47 (3) Ariola America 7638-N Condor 97-142 releaseon GC Records. The new label is owned by George McLean, a well known ON THE ROAD AGAIN EVERY WORD I WRITE Dottie West individualinthe advertising and public 1818 (11) Burton & Honeyman 43 48 (2) Condor 97-135-C United Artists UAXW946Y-F relations field, just now turning his atten- LOVIN' ON I CAN'T HELP MYSELF tion to the field of records and music. Eddie Rabbitt 1922 (5) T.G. Sheppard 44 49 (21 Hitsville 6053F -Y Elektra 45390-P Word out of Music City indicates that Johnny Duncan's unheralded, lady, singing WOULD YOU STILL LOVE ME THE TROUBLE WITH LOVIN' TODAY (2) Asleep At The Wheel partner,Junie Fricke has cut her first solo 2028 (2) Mike Graham 45 50 Amber 114-K Capitol 4393-F record, reportedly on ABC/Dot. On the YOU'RE FREE TO GO IT'S A COWBOY LOVIN' NIGHT strength of some of the hits that Janie has Sonny James 46 Tanya Tucker 2124 (8) MCA 40707-J helped out with for Duncan on CBS, she CBS 3-10466-H should do well as a solo singer. However, HEART HEALER THANK GOD SHE'S MINE 47 (1) Freddie Hart she will concentrate only on records. P.A.'s 2219 (11) Mel Tillis MCA 40667-J Capitol 4409-F and travelling are not in the lady's immedi- ANYTHING BUT LEAVIN' YOU'RE THE HANGNAIL IN MY LIFE ate future. You'll also be hearing from Janie (1) Hoyt Axton 2326 (5) Larry Gatlin 48 Monument.212-H MCA 40711-J as one of the back-up singers on Carroll Baker's new album just completed in Nash- LOOK WHO I'M CHEATING ON TONIGHT HEARD IT IN A LOVE SONG 49 (1) Marshall Tucker Band 2420 (6) Bobby Bare ville. RCA 1092-N Capricorn CPS0270-1P Ronnie Prophet tells me a new single IT'S MY PARTY SHOW ME A BRICK WALL will be on its way from his most recent RCA Carroll Baker 50 (1) Carl Smith 2521 (17) ABC 54009-T album in a short. Phone Call From Allyson RCA PB50305-N apparently has been selected as Ronnie's Ronnie's as selected been has apparently Allyson From Call Phone a short. in album 54009-T ABC RCA recent most his from way its on be will Smith Carl 1) WALL BRICK A ME SHOW Quick single new a me tells Prophet Ronnie ville. CPS0270-P Capricorn Band Tucker Marshall 1) Nash- in completed just album new Baker's SONG LOVE A IN IT HEARD Carroll on singers one as Roger back-up the of 40711-J MCA Janie from hearing be also You'll future. ate Axton Hoyt )1) LIFE MY IN HANGNAIL THE YOU'RE immedi- lady's the in not are travelling and P.A.'s records. on only concentrate will she 4409-F Capitol COUNTRY Hart Freddie 11) However, singer. solo a as well do should MINE SHE'S GOD THANK she CBS, on Duncan out for with helped 40707-J MCA has Janie that hits the of some of Tucker Tanya (1) ON TURN strength NIGHT LOVIN' COWBOY A IT'S the On ABC/Dot. on reportedly record, solo first her cut has Fricke Junie partner, 4393-F Capitol RELEASE ALBUM NEW Wheel The At Asleep 12) singing lady, unheralded, Duncan's Johnny TODAY LOVIN' WITH TROUBLE THE RECORDING that indicates City Music of out Word 45390-P Elektra music. and records of field the to tion Rabbitt Eddie (21 MYSELF HELP CAN'T I atten- his turning now just field, relations public and advertising in UAXW946Y-F Artists United the individual West Dottie )21 a WRITE known well McLean, George by owned is I WORD EVERY new label The Records. GC on release 97-142 Condor first the is album Wayne's trouble. Allen Jimmy (3) their JENNY for credit Cancon even without unknown, an on chance a to programmers 4700-J MCA take Haggard Merle (2) many good a convince and try However, ing. MONDAY BY LOVE IN BACK NOT WE'RE IF play- worth is it 'cause bad too It's air. the 17685-T ABC/Dot on material his get to Johnoy.Carver (2) Wayne for tougher ALICE TO DOOR NEXT LIVING 1T5. V2C B.C. MacLellan -GeneSong make to going is Kamloops, Terrace, Pemberton 460 CFJC, (48)-Shilo 38 it time in point this at Cochrane -Don Music status PB10914-N RCA Radio Walker, Garry me, contact - you Country (45) * landed claim cannot he that fact Lee Dickey Wynette SOMEBODY OF FOOL A (3) that's If person. right the for here is growth -TammyTogether Get Let's (42) 32 The on. comes summer the as Hamilton of MAKE GOTTA YOU IF personal for opportunity The products. 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