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DEDICATED TO THE NEEDS OF THE MUSIC RECORD INDUSTRY MAY 28, 1977$1.75 Who In The World: Kenny Rogers HITS OF THE WEEK SINGLES ALBUMS PETER FRAMPTON, "I'M IN YOU" (prod.b./ SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY & THE ASBURY JUKES, THE O'JAYS, "TRAVELIN' AT THE SPEED Peter Frampton) (writer: Peter Framp- "WITHOUT LOVE" (prod. by Miami OF THOUGHT." Itseems hardly con- ton) (Almo/Fram-Dee, ASCAP) (3:57:. Steve Van Zandt)(writers: Hurter - ceivable that the group could be cele- Thefirststudiorecordingintwo Franklin) (Insa/Prob II, ASCAP) bratingits25th anniversary and still years from the most successful artist (3:40). Southside's rock 'n' roll spirit have the enthusiasm and imagination of 1976 proves to be well worth the infuses all his performances; here, a that has been put into their latest1p. wait. This singlerelies on a quiet memorable Ivory Joe Hunter song Three teams of producers contribute, intensity to deliver its message, and and a thouchtful arrangement with the vibrant title song, and "We're its impact increases with each listen- should make for the Jukes' first pop AllInThis Thing Together'standing ing. A&M 1941. hit. Epic 163054 out. Phila.Intl. PZ 34684 (CBS) (6.98) BARBRA STREISAND, "MY HEART BELONGS TO GARLAND JEFFREYS, "WILD IN THE STREETS" NEIL SEDAKA, "A SONG." Eleven new ME" (prod. by Gary Klein & Charlie (prod. by David Spinozza & Garland songs written by Sedaka and collabo- Calello)(writer:A.Gordon)(Kiki 1 Jeffreys)(writer:Jeffreys)(Sheeps- rators Howie Greenfield and Phil Cody Koppelman-Bandier, BMI) (3:19. headBay/Cas-le, ASCAP) (2:59). are given a warm, radiant production The millions who've bought'Ever- Originally released in 1973, Jeff-eys' by George Martin which helps to make green" and "A Star Is Born'' should showstopper sounds as much Ike a this label bow a memorable one. The make this latest Streisand studio ef- hit now as then.It'srough -edged single, "Amarillo,''is one of theIp's fort yet another major hit for her. rock 'n' roll, a s'reet kid's credo, and uplifting moments; "One Night Stand" It's a moving ballad that showcases pop should broaden his Ip support. and "Hot and Sultry Nights" are a her vocal abilities. Col 3-10555. A&M 1934. couple of others. Elektra 6E-102 (7.98). WILLIAM BELL, "COMING BACK FOR MORE" PEZBAND, "BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE" (prod. DONNA SUMMER, "I REMEMBER YES- (prod. by William Bell & Paul Mitch- byStephenGalfas)(writtenby TERDAY." The firstlady of the discos ell)(writers: same as prod.)(Bell- group) (Veneroble/PZD, ASCAP) has come up with her first collection Kat,BMI)(3:15). Trying To Love (2:49). The pop influences on this of songs (as opposed to a conceptual Two" proved to be the year's big- group's debut single seem to grow work)in some time. The Munich re- gest r&b-to-pop crossover to date, with each listening, the Beatles be- corded Ip once again produced by Mo- and this follow-up effort should cor- ingonlythemostobvious.The roder and Bellotte makes good use of tinueBellssuccess. A moderate - chorus is the pri-icipal hook, anc the varied rhythms and tempos, with Sum- paced soul ballad,it should bring song's uptempo pop -rockflavor mer's much improved vocals capping it em back for more. Mercury 7392. lasts. Passport 7909 (ABC). off. Casablanca NBLP 7056 (7.98). ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION, "NEON NITES ' MERRILEERUSH "SAVE ME" (prod. by Denny THE MOODY BLUES, "CAUGHT LIVE (prod. by Buddy Buie) (writers: Buie - Diante) (writers: G. Fletcher -D. Flett) 5." It has taken nearly eight years for Nix) (Low -Sal, BMI) (2:44). The for- (Almo, ASCAP( '3:20). It's been nine these three live sides to appear on rec- mer Classics IV, who capped a long years since"Angel Of The Morn- ord, but the many fans of thelong climb to the top with the hit "So in ing" brought th s singer to pop star- since disbanded group should delight To You," should solidify their poa dom, and her most likely bid to re- to "Nights In White Satin," "Ride My following withthislight pop -rock turn to the charts should come with See -Saw"and"Tuesday Afternoon" song with just a touch of country. this uptempo pcp tune which should once again. The +5 refers to some pre- Their FM base is as strong as ever. please top 40 and MOR prog-am- viously unreleased studio sides from '67 Polydor 14397. mers. United Artists 993. and '68. London 2PS 690/1 (13.98). AmericanRadioHistory.Com JESSE W NCHESTER NOTH NG BUT A BREEZE JESSE WINCHESTER WAS BORN ON artists as Joan Baez, Jimmy Buffett, the Everly MAY 17, 1944, in Shreveport, Louisiana. His father, Brothers, Wilson Pickett, Fairport Convention, stationed there as an air force major at the time, Babe Ruth, and Jonathan Edwards. descended from a prominent Memphis family, related by blood to Robert E. Lee, and to the founders of His own albums have received critical praise through. out the world. the city of Memphis. Jesse's great -great -great- great grandfather was responsible for getting The Washington Post's Tom Zito wrote, Davey Crockett into national politics, while his "...Winchester is the master of the simple lyric, grandfather gave the eulogy at jazz musician a sentimental view tempered by a sense of humor:' W. C. Handy's funeral. Robert Hilburn of the Los Angeles Times calls Jesse's In 1967, at the height of the Vietnam war, Jesse style "warmly caressing and personal;' while John moved to Canada rather than participate. Swenson in Rolling Stone said his songs have "rich, a In 1970, Jesse was "discovered" by The Band's emotional impact:' Robbie Robertson, who produced his now legendary In 1977, Jesse has recorded a new album, Nothing first album Jesse Winchester that included such But a Breeze, produced by Brian Ahern. Now a citizen classics as "Yankee Lady" and "Brand New Tennesseeof Canada, Jesse was among those affected by Waltz:' Since then, those, and songs from his three President Carter's pardon, and is doing his first subsequent albums have been recorded by such American tour this spring and summer. Nothing But a Breeze/Jesse Winchesteron Bearsville Records & Tapes BR 6968 AmericanRadioHistory.Com Dedicated to the Needs Of the Music/Record Industry MAY 28, 1977 RECORDIANIORLD Atlantic To Distribute 'Beatles Live' LP By BARRY TAYLOR FCC Payola Hearings Resume; NEW YORK-Atlantic Recordswill be released here on June 16 has enteredinto a licensing and will carry a $13.98 list price. WOL GM Denies Impropriety agreement with Double H Rec- "We are very pleased to be ords for distribution of the album able to distribute this fine col- By MICHAEL SHAIN "The Beatles Live!at the Star - lector's item," Michael Klenfner, II WASHINGTON-Hearings into ingsquizzing WOL higher-ups Club in Hamburg,Germany; senior VP, Atlantic Records, told allegations of payola/plugola at on the minutiae of station music 1962,"it was learned last week. Record World last week in the la- a Washington radio station by the policy and their reaction to the The two record set of 26 songs bel's only official comment. Federal Communications Commis- first charges of commercial ex- The album will bear the Bell-sion shifted their mood,ifnot tortion. Fleetwood Mac aphon label and will, in fact, be their substance, last week. A new "No," said Jim Kelsy, general the actual package that has been FCC lawyer is running the case manager of WOL, he didnot Scores No.1 LP available in Germany for the past now. And he spent most of his think that the WOL deejays were By LENNY BEER five weeks and in this country asfirst appearance in the 4th floor engagedinanything "improper 111 Fleetwood Mac (WB)finally an import. The album is currently hearing room zeroing in on what, or extraordinary" when they men- stopped the Eagles (Asylum) being senttothiscountry by in Washington, has come to be tioned on the air upcoming con- streak at the top of The Album Bellaphon and will be shipped known as the "Howard Baker in - certs they themselves were pro- Chart and regained the#1 directly to the Atlanticdistrib- interrogation." What did the man- moting. "We diditfor all pro- positionitheld some monthsutors where an Atlanticsticker agement of WOL know, and when moters,"Kelseyexplained."In back in a week that was marked will be added to the back cover. did they know it? fact, we are now the only station by strong over-the- The Ip, which has been the Top The new FCC counsel, The-in the country that doesn't do it Chart counter salesacti- Sales album inthe RW Import odore Kramer, spent nearlyall anymore," he added. Analysisvity on albums (Continued on page 26) five days of last week's proceed - Kramer was particularly inter- (see RW SalesIn- ested in what action the station dex). The Fleetwood album is took when William Washington, surgingbehindthesuperhot Livingston Assesses 10th's Plusses, Problems president of rival concert promo- "Dreams" single while the Eagles, By SAM SUTHERLAND tion company Dimensions Unlim- still strong at the racks, is falter- LOS ANGELES - Two months before forminghis ownlabel, ited, began complaining to Kelsy ing a bit at retail. The number 3 after assuming the helm of 20th Mediarts,lateinthedecade, andprogram directorCortez through 7 albumsheldtheir Century Records, industry veteran continues as presidentofthe Thompson about what he consid- positions,while"Rocky"(UA) Alan Livingston reviewed recent 20th Century Fox Entertainment ered unfair competition from the inched upto#8 and The shifts in the label's management Group while working two days deejays' own concert company.