billARCH ard 10bo, 1973 Radio Action Pic LP's Number of LP's reviewed this week 64 Last week 60 Pop Picks Best cuts: "The Vigilante.' "There's A Rugged Road:' "The Pearl." ALICE COOPER -Billion Dollar Babies, WARNER BROS. BS 2685. One of the BILL MEDLEY- Smile, ABM SP 3517. This may well be the LP Medley Ions have Dealers: Artist is on tour and she wins new 'Fiends wherever she appears. best solid rock groups recording today have produced another set of unpretentious. been wailing for since he left the Righteous Brothers live years ago, combining shaight rock. Cooper is a top vocalist and the band backs him ably, with this entire commercial rock. Vegas lounge (where be is a constant star) arrangements with a RICK WAKEMAN -the Sic Wises Of Henry VIII, A&M SP 4361, Wakeman is one of LP a bd lighter than previous efforts. Key to the groups success. besides lop musi big band and excellent ballads, all hademarks that once made Medley one of the the most versatile and talented keyboard men in pop music, and this highly anginal cal performances. seems to be the ability to draw the line between good tun and princes of "blue'eyed soul." Medley has one at the most powerful voices in pop concept LP offers him the chance to display his brilliance an six instrumental cuts, tastelessness. an ability they have mastered. Each member makes a contribution. music and is an artist who often receives airplay on pop. MOR and soul stations. 01 particular note is the various combinations of overdubs on synthesizer, piano be it in writing. singing or playing and this another plus. Best cuts: "A Lang Was To Go," "Oh Me, Oh My." "Smile." and organ and the skill in which it has all been arranged. Set should appeal to pop Hooray" hits). Best cuts: "Hello and "Elected" (both single "No More Mister Dealers: LP can be placed in rock and standard male vocalist bins. Watch for music buyers mainly, but may also have pull in other areas. Nice Guy' and "Generation Landslide." MEdley on TV in your area. Nest cuts: "Catherine 01 Aragon." "Anne 01 Cleves" and "Catherine Parr." Dealers: Good package that opens to tine tour color display with group photos. Dealers: Wakeman is currently keyboard man with Yes and was formerly with the DR. JOHN -In the Right Place, ATCO SD 7018. Put fabled Or, John the Night Dollar bill banner also included. Croup will also tour soon. and they break records Slrawbs. so he can be deployed on three areas. Tripper In tandem with producerarranger Alan Toussaint. a fellow New Orleans tal' whenever they go. ent, and the surprising result is a sleeker Captain Beefheart sound. Dr. tubs woolly STEVE TILSTON- Coljaction, MCA.3lh. An excellent set from the young singer/ THREE DOG NIGHT The ABC This band deserts his and his voodoo la his most and widely -Around Wald With, DUNHILL 5013B. piano themes produce accessible songwriter who manages to capture various moods, from a perfect picture al a big is probably the biggest concert attraction in the U.S. and this set captures much of commercial LP yet. city apartment with its flower boxes by the door to countryish materal. Perhaps his the excitement they generate in live performance. Set features many of their great. Best cuts: 'Right Place. Wrong Time:" -Life:' Such A Night:' best merits are his clever lyrics and his ability to avoid the " laid.hack" stereotyped est hits as well as allowing certain members at group to perform solo on their re. Dealers: Bizarre three'panel inside art worth opening package for display. sound that no many young solo singers have recently fallen victim Is. Fine backup sportive instmments. Unlike many Eve LP's. this set appears to have been se. instrumentation highlights the Solt womb, HOONFOOT- Communtntion, A &M SP'43BO. This hand has been billed times touched very little and the listener can hear the act as it really sounds. al as Best cuts: "Falling,"""City Life," "One Man Band. "Highway." Elton John's backup group, which they once were, but they have more than come Best cuts: "Never Been To Spain," "Eli's Coming:' "Black B White" and Dealers: Clever cover which when spread osl shows ID people -all the artist! Mtn their own with this fine effort good, "Pieces Of April." of mealy rack. Caleb Quaye rs a masterful fine Dealers: LP opens to make line display of group in three dimensional style. guitarist and writer, while Ian Ouch stands out on guitar as well and is also an KEN HEASLEY -Proud Wards On A Dusty Shelf, MERCURY SRM 1661. A truly excellent This from Band tours regularly so watch for them. writer. sill features strong rock and ballads that constantly build. and excellent set this member of Uriah Beep, who shows himself as adapt at soft each cut enjoys the possibility of FM play as well as being a possible AM lid. rock as he is al the heavy metallic variety offered by his parent group. This LP

ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND -Beginnings, ATCO SD 2805. Even in its formative Best cuts: "Crary Day Running Around :' "And Nothing Changes," "Here provides a mixture of bath. featuring Hensley on several instruments and showcas. stages there was no doubt that this was a magic band. When they were flying they Came." ing vocal capabilnies ranging limn raunchy to wispy. The artist also comes acres as could reach musical peaks that others could merely hope Ire. In Duane they had a Dealers: Interesting cover for stepdown display and the band may appear in your a talented writer, having penned all the tunes. Plenty of help from other Beep mem

truly charismatic pop idol, his death only heightening the power of his mystique. As area soon. bers, and all 01 the cuts are AM and FM possibilities. a group they were entirely devoid o1 the usual pop star theatrics. letting their music Best cuts: "When Evening Comes. ""King Without A Throne. "BlackHeaded 10 JO GUNNE -Bite Down Hard, ASYLUM SD 5065. Group plays a brand of provide all the necessary drama. Lady." music that is always tight and precise yet exhibits signs of spontaneous exalter. Best Of Reed cut: `In Memory Elizabeth :' "Whipping Past.' "Midnight Dealers: Cover opens to founcolor poster of artist and remember he's a mere' ance. This LP is an intense, active rock experience. Each cut being a throbbing. Rider." "Every Hungry Woman." bee of an established tap act. vibrating entity. Group is especially strong vocally, their harmonic blending setting Dealers: LP is the marriage of The Allman Brothers Band and Idlewild South. sparks off cl some rather inspired instrumentation. JOHN DAVIDSON- ... Well, Herat Am, MERCURY SRM.1658. A very heavily JERRY LEE LEWIS -The Session, MERCURY SRM 2.803. A brilliant mixture of Best cuts: "Take Me Down Easy, "Reddy Freddy," "Wail A Lifetime, "60 Min. coontry.inlluenced set Irons one of the better pop vocalists on the steno today. rock, blues and country fills this double set recorded in London with some of the utes To Go," Davidson journeyed to Nashville to record this set, and unlike many who make the top musicians on the British scene including Rory Gallagher and Alvin Lee. Lewis. Dealers: It's been quite a while between LP's and group has many devoted trip came back with an LP with a genuine country feel, Excellent instrumental however. is the star, with his distinctive vocals and "pumping piano' right up front. fans. backup and a top production job from levy Kennedy help. but this set really he.

Filet a rock idol, now a country giant, leery Lee sounds better than ever here. adapt- longs to Davidson. BLACK OAK ARKANSAS-hunch 'N' Roll Live, APEO SD 7019. 8.0.A. is one of ing lo the style of each song with ease, moving from new material to traditional Best cuts: "Soul Song, "Foal Me' and Mac Davis' -Baby Don't Get Hooked On (hose groups that matte an indelible impression each and every time They are heard. blues to some of his greatest hits. A pure rock set but one that should also appeal to Their forte is HEAVY rock and although their levies and mannerisms are not for his country lens. Dealers: Davidson is an established pop star sa this set can be placed in coun- everyone. a definite cross section of the record buying public lind them quite ire Best cots: "Sea Cruise, "'Big Boss Man," "Muviri On Down The Line." try or pop display. And he pops up on TV regularly. Mescaline. Jim Dandy's gultorel vocalizations are indeed a wonder. Dealers: Set opens up to fine inside cover told out showing Jerry Lee and all the Best cuts: "Hot & Nasty," "When "Up." Electricity Came To Arkansas." DIANE KOLBY, COLUMBIA KC 3138E. Extremely powerful sel with material session stars. Display possibilities should be used and other Lewis LPs should be Dealers: Set includes a mock deed to a one inch square of Heaven (Arkansas. covering the spectrum tram rock ta gospel to MDR. Ms. Kolbe does tar more than promoted, as Mercury will be launching a major push on the set and catalog. that is!). sing dif ferent types of songs, she is capable of successfully moving from one style

PINK FLOYD -The Dark Side 01 The Moon, HARVEST SMAS 11163. This LP is a 1UDEE SILL -Heart Of Food, ASYLUM SD 5063, There was a sense of fragility to another. Production help from Steve Cropper on some of the material. but the

tour de fosse for lyricist Roger Waters. The band is ingrained in a program of heavy, and desperate intensify about Ms. Sill's first album that is still apparent here. She overall production and instrumental want ìs as impressive as are the vocals. introspective statements, balanced well by then broadly intensive playing. Ihis'' base knack for writing seemingly ephemeral allegorical songs that beguilingly nest Best culs: The rocking "NahMe.Nab. " "Once Around The Park" which is al. music lot intense listening. There are fine effects which make the guitar bristle. themselves in the listeners consciousness. Her melodies are instantly hummable, most MOR and the gospel flavored "Jesus. Oh My Jesus," Best cols: "Time." "Money, "Brain Damage," and the title tune. her lyrics. although at times oblique, quite unforgetable. Her singing is beautifully Dealers: LP can be stocked with rock material as well as with pap female vocal. Dealers: this isavantgarde rock by anent England's most adventurous hands. controlled, her voice celestially clear. isls. also recommended

CHILLIWACK -All Over You, AGM SP 4375. Solid rock. BRUCE COCKBURN -United Dance, Epic KE31768. Good. talky acoustic sel. Best BOBBY VINCENT -Love Is A Woman And R Man, Enterprise EST 420. Good supper Best cuts: "Ground Hog," 'Nothin' To Do," "Rock 'N' Roll Music." cuts: 'My Lady And My Lord" and the title lune. club type material. Best cut: "There's A Baby."

FRASER & DE BOLT, With Pleasure, Columbia KC 32130. Laid back music. Best BILL QUATEMAN, Columbia KC31761. Pleasing mixture of rock and folk. Best cuts: GARLAND IEFFDYES, Atlantic SD 7253. Contains as sidemen Dr. John. the Persua cuts: "Columbus Hits The Shoreline Rag, "I Want To Dance WRh You" good cuts. "Only Love,""Too Many Mornings:' signs, John Simon. Best cuts: "She Didn't Lie." "gore To be,"" "Bound To Get Ahead CHRISS RUSH -Fast Rush, Atlantic SD 1257. Satisfying debut from a comedian Some Day." ROY BUCHANAN -Second Album, PDLYDOR P05046. Buchanan's uncluttered, um with delivery reminiscent of Lenny Bruce and the relevant Cheech & Chong bag, cliched styling is a delightful breath of fresh air. AdCROBAT, TMI TMS.1001. Good folk rock country mix. Best cuts: "Better Than To' ANDY BOWN -Sweet William, Mercury SRM 1656. Good mix of rock and ballads. Best cut: "Filthy Teddy." ay . "'Harmony.' Best cuts: "Chicago's Gat Me" and title lune,

._ This refreshing youngster may be the answer to the youth movement in Country Best cuts. Christian Island."" "Farewell To Nova Scotia:" Music. Teaming on many of the songs (as a writer) with Tom T. Hall, the LP has a Country Picks collection of great lyrics and varied melody. Jeannie Lau Carson would never recag. VARIOUS ARTISTS nine her "Jealous Heart" in Spanish. -Country Lave Volume 1, COLUMBIA KG 32010. The name on one alone enough sell, make even LORETTA LYNN -Entertainer 01 The Year, MCA 300. One of the more remark. Bell cuts: "Answer To Your Letter," `Leaviri Something Lelt To Do" value this e to but the selections il mare attractive. It's a double album special. with Johnny Cash. Lynn Anderson, Sonny able things about this album is its ability to demonstrate Miss Lynn as a blues Dealers: He has particular appeal to the young, and to MemcaAmencans. lames. Tammy Wynette. Charlie Rich. Pact Page. Cad Smith, The singer. On a lewol the cuts, her blues are superb. There are more sides of Loretta Nashville Strings. GEORGE HAMILTON IV- International Ambassador Of Country Music, RCA LOP, here than were used to, and they're good. Marty Robbins, Barbara Mandrell. Tommy Cash. Judy Lynn. the Slatler Brothers. 4826. Hamilton is well known as in here he Best cuts: "Hanky Panky Woman," "I'm All He's Got" "Possessions." as overseas America. and puts together Carl Perkins. Santini Smith. Ray Price, Arlene Harden. David Houston, Jody Miller a sort of scenic song travelogue for Canada. England, Japan and the US.. and and Stonewall Jackson, JOHNNY ROORIGUE2- Introducing Johnny Rodrigue; MERCURY Sß61378. though many of the songs border on folk. his army of country fans will stand last. Best cuts: all previously released, but good selections

Dealers: Give your whale lame Brown stack prime display around this title.

Soul Picks THE gllMTES -A Letter To Myself, BRUNSWICK 754188. This is a program of sue prises. heralding the group's broad ability to work in more than lust a sweet, lolling also recommended JAMES BROWN -Black Caesar, POLYOOR PD 6014. The challenge fo harnessing his framework. There is still plenty of gentleness in the vocal solos and hlendings, but writing to the needs of a film has spurred sours first superstar into creating by far there are touches of country and funky steadiness whnh give the LP another di- ARTHUR ADAMS -It's Private Tonight, Blue Thumb. BIS his best and most inventive album in years. Brown has broken out of what was mension. Excellent charts by Thomas Washington turn the backgrounds into gems 43. Good. funky set Best Culs: the title tune and Going becoming a repetitive formula for Aim and produced an exciting new scope of of support, "I'm Home," sounds noliceabty funkier than the "Superfly." "Shalt" approach to black lilm Best cuts: "A Letter To Myself," "loo Late To Tore Back Nov," 'We Need Or- soundtrack scoring. der." "My Heart lust beeps On Breaking." Best cuts: -Dawn And Out In New York City." -Mahe It Good Ta Younell." Dealers: This is one of the strongest commercial contemporary soul acts.

Jazz Picks reworked to lit he own laze style as well as making the most of his original material. also recommended Able suppwl is provided by Marvin Cabell on tenor sax and flute and Daahoud Hadi JOHNNY LYRE -People &love, MILESTONE MSP 9043. Lytle has been around on piano. YOUNGHOLT UNLIMITED -Oh Girl Atlantic SD 1634. Basically MOH jazz with for awhile and has proven himself a line vibraphonist as well as an excellent writer. Best cuts: 'Where Is The Love ?," `Tawhid," some gutsy, throbbing culs. Best cuts: "0h Girl: "Yes We Can Can." On this LP he demonstrates his ability to make the most out of current pop tunes Dealers: Should be placed with mellow'soundmg pia. (Combated on page 54)

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