mow!,'mum INN nn %AUNE 20, 1981 $2.75 R1-047-8, a.cec-s_ Q.41.001, 414 i47,>0Z tet`44S;I:47q <r, 4.. SINGLES SLEEPERS ALBUMS COMMODORES.. -LADY (YOU BRING TUBES, -DON'T WANT TO WAIT ANY- POINTER SISTERS, "BLACK & ME UP)" (prod. by Carmichael - eMORE" (prod. by Foster) (writers: WHITE." Once again,thesisters group) (writers: King -Hudson - Tubes -Foster) .Pseudo/ rving multiple lead vocals combine witt- King)(Jobete/Commodores, Foster F-ees/Boone's Tunes, Richard Perry's extra -sensory sonc ASCAP) (3:54). Shimmering BMI) (3 50Fee Waybill and the selection and snappy production :c strings and a drying rhythm sec- ganc harness their craziness long create an LP that's several singles tionbackLionelRichie,Jr.'s enoughtocreate epic drama. deep for many formats. An instant vocal soul. From the upcoming An attrEcti.e piece for AOR-pop. favoriteforsummer'31. Plane' "In the Pocket" LP. Motown 1514. Capitol 5007. P-18 (E!A) (8.98). RONNIE MILSAI3, "(There's) NO GETTIN' SPLIT ENZ, "ONE STEP AHEAD" (prod. YOKO ONO, "SEASON OF GLASS." OVER ME"(prod.byMilsap- byTickle) \rvriter:Finn)(Enz. Released to radio on tape prior to Collins)(writers:Brasfield -Ald- BMI) (2 52. Thick keyboard tex- appearing on disc, Cno's extremel ridge) {Rick Hall, ASCAP) (3:15). turesbuttressNeilFinn'slight persona and specific references tc Milsap is in a pop groove with this tenor or tit's melodic track from her late husband John Lennon have 0irresistible uptempo ballad from the new "Vlaiata- LP. An air of alreadysparkedcontroversyanci hisforthcoming LP.Hissexy, mystery acids to the appeal for discussion that's bound to escaate confident vocal steals the show. AOR and popradiolisteners. Co -producedwith Phil Spector RCA 12264. A&M 2339. Geffen GHS 2004 (WB) (8.98). REX SMITH/RACHEL SWEET,"EVER- NEW ENGLAND, "DDT" (prod. by Rund- RANDY VANWARMER, "THE BEAT LASTING LOVE" (prod. by Cher - greni(wr ter: Fannon)(Rock OF LOVE." The LP that Vanwarmer's toff' writers: Cason-Gayden) Steady, ASCAP) (-3:01). From the initialhitpromised. Accompanied (Rising Sons. BMI) (3:29). forthoornMo "Wa king Wild" LP by synth -rock rhythms ani strings. Rachel's finally found the right comes this pL,sating -ocke- he weaves a spell with the single vehicle to showcase her stunning pol-shec w.th Todd Rundgren's "Suzi ...," the McCartneyish "Dor't vocaltalent.andRexsounds sharp pop prod.:ction. A race- Wake Me Up" and thesens tive strcrge, and more confident than horsepaceandcutevocals "Babel/Don't Hide" song coupling. ever. Columbia 18-02169. highlight. E Ektra 47155. Bearsville BRK 3561 (WE) (8.98). YARBRC UGH & PEOPLES, "THIRD DE- JOHNNY VAN ZANT BAND. "KEEP OUR JANIS 'AN, "RESTLESS EYES." GREE" (prod. by Simmons) LOVE ALIVE" (prod. by Bison) Withproduction byGaryKlein, (writerEllis) (Total "X" ASCAP) (writers. Van Zant-Lundgren- who's worked on major hits with (3:59).The exciting duo capti- D.VanZant)(F.eady Or Not; Streisand and Dolly Parton, Ianis vate wtl- their first-rate lead and Rocknocker, ASCAP) (2:51). poised to take advantage of A/C harmony vocals on this fashion- Johnny reaches down deep for and pop radioinrevitalizingher ablefollow-uptothetop20 this powerful vocal performance. career with singles like "Under the "Don't Stop The Music: Mercury A Ballad-hatshouldestablish Covers," -PassionPlay" and the 76111 'PolyGram:. him on port radio. Polydor 2171. title cut. Columbia 37360. AmericanRadioHistory.Com AmericanRadioHistory.Com 77,1E-FROM THE GOLD eArateE ALBUM OF PrlducedAqUeINIS oy RecardsWhys coodwyn PmdgictionNike tirone -" 4T4 'Niko Pone Enterpr,s44 ild Record World JUNE 20, 1981 131 Writers Honored Bruce Lundvall Joins Elektra/Asylum At Annual BMI Awards By PETER KEEPNEWS pursuing major artists, with Joe's LOS ANGELES-The 131 writ- NEW YORK-Bruce Lundvall's approval."He notedthat he ers and 93 publishers of 97 songs long -rumoredmovefrom the would be concentrating on sign- licensed for public performance presidency of the CBS Records ingartistsbasedontheeast if by BMI (Broadcast Music,Inc.) Division, a position he has held coast, but that "I'm available have received citations of achieve- for five years, to a new position Joe feels he can use my help in attracting a west coast artist." ment as themostperformed atElektra/AsylumRecords was songs in the BMI repertoire for officially announced last week by The jobalsocarriesinterna- the calendar year 1980. In addi- E/A chairman Joe Smith. tionalresponsibilities. According to the company's announcement, tion, special engraved glass Lundvall hasbeen named a plaques were presented to seniorvicepresidentofE/A, Lundvallwillbe involved in Graham Russell(APRA),writer, based in New York. He has also "strengthening E/A's liaison with and Bestall Reynolds Music, Ca- been named president of a new theU.K. music community and reers Music, Inc. and Riva Music label, Elektra/Metropolitan. In ad- Bruce Lundvall the label's European affiliates." Ltd. (PRS), publishers of "Lost In dition, he will develop another,pany, am thrilled by the oppor- "They (E/A) are looking to beef Love," the single most performed as -yet -unnamed label specializing tunity to work with him." up their presence in Europe and the U.K.," Lundvall explained. "I'll song during 1980. The awards in jazz. Inaninterview with Record be sort of logistically dead center were presented June9atthe "We are most fortunate to at- World, Lundvall said that the pri- Beverly Wilshire Hotel here by tract an executive of Bruce Lund- mary focus of his new position, between the west coast and Lon- don.I'llsignartists over there, BMI president Edward M. Cramer, vall'scaliber," Smith saidin a which he said had been "tailored withassistancefrom Theodora prepared statement. "His credits for me," would be "building aattend to artists of ours who live Zavin, senior vice president, per- are impeccable and we feel thatstrong east coast operation" forthere, and work for better over- forming rights, and Ron Anton, hisveryspecialorganizational the Los Angeles -based company. seas exposure for our U.S. artists." Elektra / Metropolitan, vice president, California. talentsfillan important slot on He alsosaidthat he would which The top writer -award winners the Elektra/Asylum team. have "primarily anartist -signing according to the announcement "will develop a roster of contem- at the ceremony were Barry and "Brucehas beena personal role"atE/A, adding:"Idon't Robin Gibb with four citations friendof mine for many years have carte blanche to sign multi- poraryartistsrepresenting all each. David Foster received three areas of music," will not initially and I, along with the entire corn - million -dollar deals, but I will be awards.Double award winners (Continued on page 16) wereGeorgeM.Brown, Kye Fleming,LarryGatlin,Maurice Labels Support CX System RIAA Expanding Gibb, David Malloy, Bob McDill, Dennis Morgan, Giorgio Moroder While Engineers Voice Concern Anti -Piracy Video Push (SUISA), David Pack, Eddie Rab- NEW YORK-In an attempt to bitt, Graham Russell (APRA), Paul By JEFFREY PEISCH expand their anti -piracy campaign Simon, Even Stevens, Alan Tarney NEW YORK-Seldom has a new the claim. An MCA Records ex - in the video field, the Recording development in the record indus-ecutive toldRecord World last (Continued on page 18) Industry Association of America try created as much discussion as week thathislabelhas "every (RIAA) iscirculatinganti -piracy the recent introduction of CBS'sintention of going with the sys-forms to retailers and manufac- Nehi Under Chapter XI: CX noise reduction system. Dur-tem," and Arista's AaronLevy, turers of video product through- Sale Or Merger Likely ingseveralofficialandsemi- senior VP, finance, said that heout the country. official unveilings of the CX sys- thinks CX is "fantastic" and that The anti -piracy form requests By ELIOT SEKULER tem during recent months, CBS Aristawillbe releasing records the name of the suspect or loca- II LOS ANGELES - Nehi Record executiveshavetrumpeted the using the system soon. tion and the type of problem (du- Distributing, which recently filed system as the next industry stand- But while label executives and plicator, wholesaler, retailer, ex- a Chapter XI bankruptcy petition ard. Last week's endorsement of retailersareenthusiasticabout hibitor, counterfeiter, pirate,re- (Record World, June 6),iscur - CX by the WEA group of labels the CX system, there is a growing wrapped used product, material (Continued on page 18) was a strong show of support for senseofskepticismabout CXnot yet legitimately availablein among studio engineers and pro- video format, bootlegs, unauthor- Record ducers - thepeople who are ized exhibition, or sale and re- Ifi°ddSales Index closest to the recording process. turn of rental damaged product). Chief among the concerns ex - The report also asks for iden- (Continued on page 45) (Continued on page 18) Albums Last mo This Singles 300.0 Year Year 270.0 Opponents of Royalty Bill Testify 240.0 210.0 By BILL HOLLAND 180.0 WASHINGTON -Three majorthe Copyright Act which would 150.0 opponentsofthePerformance require broadcasters and jukebox 120.0 Rights Royalty Bill appeared lastcompanies topay aroyalty to 90.0 Wednesday (10) before a House recordperformers,singers,ar- 60.0 subcommittee to testify that the rangers,musiciansand record 30.0 billisunnecessary and illogical company producers for the com- 519 5116 5/23 5130 6/6 6/13 5/9 5/16 5/23 5/30 6/6 6/13 and would be a windfall for rec- mercial use of the records. The Record World Sales Index is based on a broad cross-section of quantitative sales data reported ord companies and already suc- Testifying in opposition to the to Record World from retailers, rack jobbers and one -stops across the country. The base figure for both the singles and album Indices is a smoothed average of these quantitative reports during periods in cessful singer/songwriters. billinfront of the House Sub- June, 1979, with each weekly figure being a percentage increase or decrease on the base.