The Rock Report

"PRESS TO PLAY" is the name of PAUL McCARTNEY'S newrecord coming next month from Capitol and, as we told TRUE". you, the first single is called"PRESS". The B-side of that song is a tune called "IT'S NOT McCartney, as you know, worked with77Yriad of producers onthis Lp, including JULIAN MENDELSSON, BURT single, which is BEVANS, HUGH PAUGHAM and TONY VISCONTI. Not to be forgotten is LINDA McCARTNEY'S new aTiTiTly a re-release, called "SEASIDE WOMAN". Penned by Linda, who goes under the moniker of SUZY AND ETTE75T- THL RED STRIPES (named after her favoritelager), the song was originally released in 1977 via reached 059 on the Billboard charts. ********** "FORE" (the golf HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWS return August 20thwith a new disc via Chrysalis Records titled Produced by the band, the record will feature thefirst single "STUCK WITH YOU". Huey begins a term). the Bahamas to shoot the 14 month tour beginning in August. In the meantime, Huey And The News will fly to 'N video to "Stuck With You" with director ED GRILES,who is responsible for the group's "HEART OF ROCK future ROLL" clip as well as CYNDI LAUPER'S"SHE-130P"video. Lewis also has plans to show off his style on a cover of the men's magazine "GO". ********** forth- In more Chrysalis news, has onceagain changed the first single to be released from his coming "WHIPLASH SMILE." The first song to seethe light of day will be called "". Idol and band are still mixing this long awaitedalbum in New York. No release date has been announced. **********

Fans of the classic 1967 MONTEREY POP FESTIVAL payclose attention: Virgin Video has just released footage OTIS of that event focusing in on performances by JANISJOPLIN, ERIC BURDON, MAMAS AND PAPAS, RAVI SHANKAR, REDDING, PETE TOWNSHEND and JIMI HENDRIX. ********** guitarist's Speaking of JIMI HENDRIX, IMP Publishers have justreleased a book that chronicles the legendary Titled "JIMI-RENDRIX - RECORDED POEMS", the tome waswritten by ROGER ST. PIERRE and, sung lyrics. music. according to the author, contains lyrics to someof his most remarkable contributions to rock 'n roll ********** Actually, the NEW RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE rise from the asheswith a new album coming on the Label. Included record is not new material, but older songs the bandrecorded before they were signed to a label. All feature JERRY I EVER WANTED", "LAUGH LONELY EAGLE" and "CECILIA". among the 12 tracks are "HENRY, ALL All of the songs GARCIA on pedal steel, and who now aremembers of the . three piece were recorded in 1968 and '69. Currently The New Riders are out on the road touring as a acoustical band with original member JOHN DAWSON. ********** QUICKSILVER MESSENGER SERVICE have been working Another group with a long history is also making acomeback. (bass). No word on a new album for Capitol with originalmembers: GARY DUNCAN (vocals) and yet on when we can expect the Lp. **********

For those of you who were worried about WARREN ZEVON, worry nomore. ZEVON, BRIAN COOK and members of R.E.M. cligt have been keeping busy with their new band HINDULOVE GODS. The ad hoc group plans to release their single, "HAVE A GOOD TIME TONIGHT", in the very nearfuture. R.E.M., in the meantime, is gearing up to release their fourth album, "LIFE'S RICH PAGEANT," in August. R.E.M., who have a habit of choosing producers MELLENCAMP'S man, who expand on their ideas and sound, have onceagain made a good decision with JOHN COUGAR DUN GEHMAN. **********

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Woody Guthrie 7/14/12 ---- Linda Ronstadt 7/15/46 (40) Stewart Copeland (Police) 7/16/52 (34) Spencer Davis 7/17/42 (44) Martha Reeves 7/18/41 (45) Brian May (Queen) 7/19/47 (39) Carlos Santana 7/20/47 (39) **********

NOTES AROUND THE WORLD: VAN HALEN'S Latest Lp, "5150", is on the W. German charts at#14...SUZANNE VEGA'S debut Lp is #11 on the British charts..."SCARECROW" from JOHN COUGAR MELLENCAMPis on the Australian album charts at #2..."A KIND OF MAGIC", the latest single from QUEEN, is onthe French charts at #5. **********

HISTORY THIS WELK: (I'M IN HEAVEN WHEN YOU SMILE)". 7/14/72 VAN MORRISON releases "JACKIE WILSON SAID by a car in Liverpool. 7/15/58 JULIA LENNON, JOHN'S mother, dies after being hit form a group and call 7/16/66 ERIC CLAPTON, JACK BRUCE and GINGER BAKER decide to it CREAM. overdose. 7/17/59 LadTaTje, BILLIE HOLLIDAY, dies in New York City from a heroin London's Hyde Park to preview their 7/18/70 PINK FLOYD give a free performance in new album, 'ATOM HEARTMOTHER." CO. appering in the stage 7/19/80 DAVID BOWIE makes his acting debut in Denver, show, "THE ELEPHANT MAN". 7/20/b5 BOB DYLAN releases "LIKE A ".

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