Record World Sales Iintder Motion for a Temporary Re- Straining Order Blocking the Single's Release
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NEWSPAPER ISSN 0034-1622 Ztilea...," 1.1(12,Lic:c. SEPTEMBER 20, 1980 $2. Stephanie Mills A Saluteto to Teddy Pendergrass SINGLES ALBUMS DONNA SUMMER, "THE WANDERER" STEVIE WONDER, "MASTER BLASTER THE B -52's, "WILD PLANET." The (prod. by Moroder-Bellotte) (JAMMIN')" (prod. by Wonder) idiosyncratic Georgia quintet's de- (G M PC / Sweet Summer Night, (writer: Wonder) (Jobete/Black but LP was an AOR and club sleep- ASCAP) (3:44). One of Summer's Bull, ASCAP) (4:49). Blending er that wouldn't stop selling, and most eclectic outings. She draws topical urban street themes with their second album indicates that from numerous influences to cre- reggae -pop rhythms, Wonder the relentless, dance - crazed ate a seductive rocker. Vocal creates a compelling single from rhythms haven't stopped either. In- quivers & keyboard vamps do the his forthcoming "Hotter Than cludes "Private Idaho." Warner job. Geffen 49563 (WB). July" LP. Tamla 54317 (Motown). Bros. BSK 3471 (7.98). SUPERTRAMP, "DREAMER" (prod. by KANSAS, "HOLD ON" (prod. by group) GARY NUMAN, "TELEKON." Numan Henderson -Pope) (writers: Da- (writer: Livgren) (Don Kirshner/ may not have been the first prac- vies -Hodgson) (Almo/Delicate, Blackwood, BMI) (3:45). From titioner of techno-pop, but his sim- ASCAP) (3:15). This live cut from the new "Audio -Visions" LP plified approach and lilting lyric the forthcoming double -LP set comes this ballad with a recur- patterns seem to be the most ideally is a to get cinch immediate pop ring surge of power at the hook. suited to pop radio formats, as indi- reaction. The cute vocals and Steve Walsh's dynamic vocals are cated by his top -ten breakthrough swirling, pulsating keyboards are for multi -format radio. Kirshner single, "Cars." This third LP is cru- contagious. A&M 2269. 9-4291 (CBS). cial. Atco 32-103 (8.98). EARTH, WIND & FIRE, "LET ME TALK" KIM CARNES, "CRY LIKE A BABY" MELISSA MANCHESTER, "FOR (prod. by White) (writers: White - (prod. by Tobin) (writers: Penn - THE WORKING GIRL." Produced White -Dunn -McKay -Johnson -Bai- Oldham) (Screen Gems -EMI , by Steve Buckingham (Dionne War- ley) (Saggifire/Verdangel/Cher- BMI) (3:05). Fasten your seat wick), Melissa has achieved a ma- ubim/Sir & Trini/Steelchest, belts for this rollicking ride on turity that will enhance her pop -A/C ASCAP) (3:45). This colorful col- Carnes' follow-up to her top 10 appeal. Includes a cover of "With- lage of a world in crisis uses a "More Love." The blonde bomb- out You" (Nilsson's hit) and lyrics sharp hook to make its convinc- shell lets sparks fly with her by Bernie Taupin on the title. Arista ing point. ARC/Col 1-11366. throaty vocal cries. EMI -A 8058. AL 9533 (8.98). BONNIE RAITT, "DON'T IT MAKE YA DAVID BOWIE, "ASHES TO ASHES" ELLEN SHIPLEY, "BREAKING WANNA DANCE" (prod. by Wind- o(prod. by Bowie-Visconti) (writer: THROUGH THE ICE AGE." On her ing) (writer: Wier) (Prophecy, Bowie) (Bewlay Bros./Fleur, BMI) second LP, Shipley's band Numbers ASCAP) (3:29). Here's another (3:35). Bowie's at his sci-fi finest plays with precision, and her vocals reason why the "Urban Cowboy" on this hypnotic dance -rocker soar to new heights. "Lost Without soundtrack is #1. Raitt's vocal is from the new "Scary Monsters" Your Love" brims with emotion down-home, the pedal steel LP. Synthesizer rings, a bass while "Heart To Heart" is a hook for cooks & the rhythm makes ya drone & deep harmony vocals single and album -oriented stations. wanna. Full Moon/Asylum 47033. are trance -like. RCA 12078. RCA AFL -1-3626 (7.98). www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com A NEW FLIGHT rGUINN-HILLMAN Ìuï se. 4., ' 1 e t The McGUINN-HILLMAN Album was produced by Jerry Wexler & Barry Beckett. Ce.ie"?e c 1980 CAPITOL RECORDS, INC , www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com -11..41LL- L-1 UL/L1 SEPTEMBER 20, 1980 Two Major N.Y. Stations Change Formats: Tucker Found Guilty of Perjury Charges By JEFFREY PEISCH WRVR Goes Country, WXLO to Black -A/C NEW YORK-George Tucker, stem from false statements he By KEN SMIKLE who pled guilty to copyright made before a grand jury last NEW YORK - WRVR, this NEW YORK-WXLO-FM, which infringement and wire fraud December. When asked about his over a ago, was city's only commercial jazz sta- had been considered an adult year found relationship with Norton Verner, tion, made an unannounced contemporary station, instituted guilty by a jury last week (9) of who the government believes false declarations before a grand was a middleman switch to country music at noon a predominantly black -A/C for- between and justice. Tucker on Monday (8). mat last Monday (8). The change jury obstruction of and the Sam Goody re- The five-day trial took place in tail chain in a counterfeiting The entire staff of the station occurred the same day as WRVR's was notified of the change only switch in format from jazz to U.S. District Court, Eastern Dis- scheme, Tucker replied that the trict of New York, in Brooklyn. two had no two hours before it occurred. country, though the personnel at business dealings. The station, which has come un- WXLO claim that they were un- Tucker faces a maximum of This testimony came after der public pressure in the past aware of that station's plans. five years imprisonment for Tucker had pledged cooperation to retain its jazz format, has not The only change in the on -air each of the charges. Sentencing with the government in its on- for his previous going investigations, asked any of its personnel to staff thus far has been the addi- convictions in return was a leave, though some have already tion of J.D. Holiday, who now delayed until the recent for lenient sentence on the made plans to do so. handles the morning drive time perjury trial was completed. copyright and fraud convictions. After the station ended its slot. Holiday previously worked Tucker faces up to five years for Verner, who was the govern- jazz format with Charles Min- at WBLS and WKTU. fraud by wire and one year for ment's chief witness in the case gus' "Good-bye Pork Pie Hat" New Playlist copyright infringement. Judge against Tucker, agreed to co- in and followed it with "Are You Programming staff at the RKO- John Platt, who oversaw both of operate exchange for im- Ready for the Country?" by Way - owned station disavow the no- Tucker's trials, will sentence munity. Verner will also be a Tucker on all four of his convic- (Continued on page 49) Ion Jennings, listeners began tion that they are trying to be a calling with complaints. black station. "We're playing tions on September 25. In explaining the change in New York type music," said Tucker's lawyer, Richard WCI Promotes Cornyn format, the station's general Kathy Tarner of the programming Abrahamson, would not return NEW YORK-Stan Cornyn has manager, Mark Olds, said: "Fun- staff. She did say that most of phone calls inquiring about a been promoted by Warner Com- damentally we're making a the playlist consists of black art - possible appeal of the decision. munications Inc. to the newly change to give listeners a choice (Continued on page 42) Tucker's perjury convictions created position of senior vice in the type of music that they president of WCI's Record Group, can listen to. We think that it Donna Summer Wins Two Rounds it was announced today by David (Continued on page 16) H. Horowitz, president of WCI. In his new role, Cornyn will su- Roshkind Exits Motown In Court Battle with Casablanca pervise planning, research, and By SAM SUTHERLAND By SAM SUTHERLAND development for WCI's three rec- LOS ANGELES-Michael Rosh - LOS ANGELES-Two Superior motion filed Monday (8) by ord companies (Atlantic, Elektra/ kind confirmed last week that he Court decisions here have gone attorneys for Casablanca seek- Asylum and Warner Bros.), its has resigned his post as vice against Casablanca Records in ing a preliminary injunction U.S. distribution organization chairman of Motown Industries. its efforts to block the release against release of Summer's first (WEA Corp.), and its foreign rec- At press time, no replacement of new single and album prod- Geffen album, "The Wanderer." ords group (WEA International), had been named for the veteran uct from Donna Summer via her That motion contended the and allied companies. executive, and the company's new contract with Geffen Rec- singer was in breach of her (Continued on page 49) founder and chairman, Berry ords, the Warner Bros. Records 1977 contractual agreement with Gordy, was reportedly planning affiliate which is making its Casablanca. to leave the post vacant. market debut through Sum- The title single from that When reached by RW for com- mer's new recordings. package shipped the previous ment, Roshkind said, "I really re - Los Angeles Superior Court Friday (5), following a Septem- (Continued on page 48) Judge Jerry Pacht denied a ber 3 decision by Pacht denying the Casablanca legal team's Record World Sales iintder motion for a temporary re- straining order blocking the single's release. In the wake of the second ruling, the album is Albums '79 II '80 Singles now expected to ship the first 220.0 (Continued page 48) 200.0 on Stan Cornyn 180.0 160.0 140.0 RW Revises Radio Station Sample 120.0 IF NEW YORK - In response to black -oriented stations. 100.0 recent and ongoing shifts in ma- RW's research department cites 80.0 jor market radio programming the more fragmented radio mar- 60.0 and their impact on record sales, ketplace 40.0 in such primary urban Record World is revising the ra- markets as Atlanta, Houston, Chi- 8/9 8/16 8/23 8/30 9/ 911 9 816 8l 3 8/ 0 9 91 3 dio station sample utilized in the cago, Detroit, Los Angeles, New The Record World Sales Index is based on a broad cross-section of quantitative sales mata reported Singles Chart to reflect the broad- York, Philadelphia and Seattle, to Record World from retailers, rack jobbers and one-stops across the country.