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SINGLES SLEEPERS 3 Ai047. -31-1° EXILE, "HOW COULD THIS GO WRONG" CHERYL LADD, "MISSING YOU" (prod. by :9 'SS'SSpr (prod.byChapman)(writers: G.Klein)(waiter:M. 13cr Weiner) With "In the 43 Va Chapman - Chinn - Pennington - (Foghorn/Matthew Weiner, AS - high on the charts, the b08-G 0 Lawley)(Chinnichap / Careers, CAP) (4:25). Ladd's second sin- album could be its biggest yet.I [lc BMI) (3:44). Their "Kiss You All gle has more disco flavor than title track and "Manhattan Woman" Over" went to #1 and this disco- the last with big arrangementsshow more of their tongue in cheek fied new disc should have even backing her powerfuldelivery. humor backed by an insistent and more appeal. Chapman's produc- The discos will get it first. Capitol veryinfectiousbeat.Casablanca tion isright. Warner/Curb 8796. 4698. NBLP 7144 (8.98). NIGEL OLSSON, "LITTLE BIT OF SOAP" MAXINE NIGHTINGALE. "LEAD ME ON" "VAN HALEN II." The group's plat- (prod. by Davis) (writer: Berns) (prod. by Dian:e) (writers: Willis - inum debut of last year reconfirmed (Robert Mellin, BMI) (3:25). His Lesley)(Almo, ASCAP)(2:50). the drawing power of hard rock and "Dancin' Shoes" went Top 10 Nightingale's first single in some this second effort shows more of the and Olsson follows it with an up- time is a lilting ballad, fully or-same kind of excitement. The gui- dated version of The Jarmels' chestrated and beautifully pro-tar virtuosity of Edward Van Halen 1961hit.It has multi -format ap- duced. It's meant for adult con- is in evidence as they rock through peal and top charting potential. temporary first. Windsong 11530 nine originals and a cover of "You're Bang 4800 (CBS). (RCA). No Good." WB HS 3312 (8.98). GINOVANNELLI, "THERIVER MUST FRESH, "YOU NEVER CARED" (prod. by BARRY WHITE, "THE MESSAGE IS FLOW" (prod. by G., J. & R. Van- Nesmith)(writers:Grofay-Pratt- LOVE." The Maestro sings about nelli) (writer: G. Vannelli) (Almo/ -4P4Cohen)(StoneDiamond/Alba- loving and being loved on his latest Give, ASCAP) (3:48). The third Prodigalcore, BMI) (3:49). This jangelyalbum which is nothing he hasn't single from Vannelli's "Brother to rock offering has guitar and or- done before, yet White manages to Brother"Ip shows offhis Bee gan parts at the core and a '60s sound as convincing as ever. The Gee-ish falsetto on a jazzy mel- feelinthe vocal.It'sright for spirited accompaniment should ody right for both pop and BOS AOR and Top 40 play. Prodigal take him to the top. Unlimited Gold play. A&M 2133. 0645 (Motown) J7 35763 (CBS) (7 98) OHIO PLAYERS, "EVERYBODY UP" (prod. CREME D'COCOA, "MR. ME, MRS. YOU" RAYDIO, "ROCK ON." The group by group) (writers: same) (o.p.o., (prod. by Tony Camillo) (writers: fronted by Ray Parker scored a BMI) (3:57). The group's first sin- Young -Barnum) (Audio Arts, AS - major hit last time out with "Jack gle for Arista is a pulsating disco CAP) (3:44). Their debut single and Jill" and here they serve up production withalltheir long- made noise on the BOS chart and more of that kind of infectious funk standing and sparkling vocal/in- this more traditional ballad, with with "You Can't Change That," "Hot strumentalinterplay. You can't a strong male lead vocal, has Stuff"(not the Stones song) and sit down when you listen. Arista potential for both BOS and pop "Rock On," which could be their 0408. play. Venture 106. theme song AristaAFL4219 4111)

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com flecxxrd L"LLILLid APRIL 7, 1979 AGAC Prepares NARM Attendance Passes 2200 Mark; For Royalty Fight By SAMUEL GRAHAM Talent and Technology Are Highlighted LOS ANGELES-In a prelude to By SAM SUTHERLAND try reps mulled over first quarterthis year-due, inpart,todis- what isshaping up as a major HOLLYWOOD, FLA.-With latereturns levels, strained cash flow tributors' andretailers'reduced confrontationbetweenthere- registrations and mid -conventionthroughouttheretailanddis- creditlines,anda consequent cording industry and music com- arrivalsswelling delegateranks tributionlevels, and the altered shiftintheir bargaining power posers over the establishment of byseveral hundredoverthe distribution terrainin the wake when dealing with manufacturers. a ceiling for copyright royalties, projected 2200 attendance mark, of major distribution shifts. And Also significant was increased the American Guild of Authors/ the 21st annual National Associa-whileformalbusinesssessions awareness of a variety of perti- Composers-contending that "we tionofRecord Merchandisers and presentations accentuated nent technological themes, usual- require the kind of expert repre-(NARM) convention saw formal the positive by examining new lyrelegated to the background sentationbefore the Copyright programming and informaldia- areasof potentialsales growth by conservativeretailanddis- Royalty Tribunal that the record- loguesalikebalancingcurrent including prerecorded tape sales tribution sectors. Spurred by the ing industry has"-has retained marketproblemsagainstnew and the advent of video software, need for new approaches to mar- a Washington, D.C.-based eco- market prospects as retailers, market woes remained a central ketgrowth,delegatesviewed nomic firm to compile a compre- rack jobbers, one -stops,distrib-topic among delegates. bothdigitalrecording and the hensive profile of the American utorsand manufacturerscon- If that tension between bullisharrival of video software as focal songwriter in time for the 1980 verged on the Diplomat Hotel forecasts and bearish recent points for future sales interest. review of the current copyright here. trends lent a mixed optimism to law. Between the convention's Fri-the convention theme of"To- Canadian Product Ina meeting with the trade day (23) kick-off and the NARM day'sSuccess, Tomorrow's Op- But closed -door internal meet- presslast Tuesday(27), AGAC awardspresentationthatcon- portunity,"thetypicalface-off ings, manufacturer -customer hud- presidentErvinDrake detailed cluded the agenda Tuesday (27) between vendors and customers dles and convention gossip also several aspects of a speech he night, guest speakers and indus- did see a more cooperative trend yieldeda darksidestemming planned to make the following from the same soft market wor- ries probed during scheduled se- eveningatan AGAC general minars, as deals on schlock prod- membership meetinginWest- Music Plus, Lieberman Win NARM Honors; uct and budget -priced goods in- wood. The principalrevelation, flamed some manufacturers.In Drake said,istheretaining of Stigwood and Bee Gees Top Music Awards particular, the quickening flow of (Continued on page 60) HOLLYWOOD, FLA.-Retailers Music Plus' partnership of Lou Canadian -manufactured hit prod- and rack jobbers, as well as re- Fogelman, David Berkowitz, Terry uct, sold to American retail and Legislator Seeking cording artists, entered the win- PringleandDavid Marker ac- distributioncustomersatrock - ner's circle at this year's NARM cepted the retailer award, while bottom levels, was emerging as a Cal. Blank -Tape Tax convention, as convention dele- DavidLiebermancollectedthe new bone of contention at mid - By SAMUEL GRAHAM gates rewarded both top -selling rack jobber honor for the third convention. MI LOS ANGELES - California acts and merchants during award consecutive year. Despitethegreaternumber legislation that would impose a presentationsattheDiplomat DuringTuesday (27) night's attendingandtheconsequent five percent tax on the sale of Hotel here. annual NARM awards banquet, logistical hassles arising from the blank audio tapes-cassette, cart- NARM's Retailer of the Yeartop selling album and single titles gathering's spread -out site, which ridge and reel-to-reel-was intro-and Rack Jobber of the Year ku- were named duringthe post - saw delegateshousedinover duced in Sacramento last Monday dos, originally slated to be con- dinnerpresentationhostedby a halfdozenhotelsandre- (26) by State Senator Alan Sieroty, ferredSaturday(24),were an-Cher and Casablanca president sorts along the coast here, sched- a Democrat from West Los Ange- nounced Monday (26), when theNeil Bogart, with "Saturday Night uled programming including both les. Details of the bill, described LosAngeles -basedMusicPlus (Continued on page 21) (Continued on page 20) by Sieroty as "the first of its kind was named as best retailer and intheUnitedStatesbut pat- the Minneapolis -based Lieberman terned after an existing West Ger- Enterprises garneredthe rack Bergman Elected NARM President (Continued on page 61) jobbing wreath. As Board Meeting Outlines Goals Record World Salimfrittliejt By SAM SUTHERLAND HOLLYWOOD, FLA - Election Named as new presidentfor of new board members, further NARM was Record Bar'sBarrie extensionofregionalseminars, Bergman, who accepted his post Albums '78'79r Singles and key priorities during its 1979 duringMonday's(26)Country 260.0 - schedule were unveiled by NARM Music Associationluncheon.In 240.0 - officials during the organization's crediting NARM for its success in 220.0 - annual convention, heldat the mounting a new recruitment and 200.0 180.0 - Diplomat Hotel here March 23-education thrust aimed at grass 160.0 - 28. oots retail and distribution, Berg- 140.0 - Announcements covering board manalsopromisedthatnext 120.0 - changesandforthcomingthe year's convention would "recog- 100.0 - gathering's regular business meet- nize that rock'n'rollis a form of 80.0 -1 1 ing, held Friday (23), where out- music," a comment drawing en- 2124 313 3/10 3117 3/24 3/31 2/24 3/3 3/10 3/17 3/24 3/31 going NARM president John thusiastic response from NARM's The Record World Sales Index is based on a broad cross-section of quantitative sales data reported Cohen, head of Disc Records, and younger members, while inviting to Record World from retailers, rack jobbers and one -stops across the country. The base figure for both executive VP Joe Cohen summar- the singles and album indices is a smoothed average of these quantitative reports during periods in mixed reactions from senior dele- March, 1976, with each weekly figure being a percentage Increase or decrease on the base. The base ized both 1978 operations and 7,atesaccustomed to the usual figure for both singles and albums is 100.0. growth. (Continued on page 22)

AmericanRadioHistory.Com Tribunal Readies Record Home Taping Survey Contents By BILL HOLLAND World E WASHINGTON - The Copy- Page 6. "Hair"is back, this time as a rightRoyalty Tribunalwillbe calling up America this spring to 1700 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10019 film, and earlyindicationsare that the Phone: (212) 765-5020 sixties Broadway hit has lost none ofits ask us about our home taping PUBLISHER EDITOR IN CHIEF hahits. BOB AUSTIN SID PARNES appeal. RCA Records, which has released SR. VICE PRESIDENT/MANAGING EDITOR thesoundtrack album, haslauncheda The CRT has been developing MIKE SIOMAN a "household questionnaire" over SR. VICE PRESIDENT/WEST COAST MGR. broadly-based marketing campaign with SPENCE BERLAND United Artists, the film company, tosell the last few months so that it can HOWARD LEVITT/SENIOR EDITOR collect some data on what we MIKE VALLONE/RESEARCH DIRECTOR both records and movie tickets. NEIL McINTYRE/RADIO DIRECTOR tape, what sources we tape from, STEPHEN KUNO/ART DIRECTOR and whether or not we might be David McGee/Associate Editor Barry Taylor/Associate Editor cutting corners that might affect Marc Kirkeby/News Editor the legal rights of copyright own- Pat Baird/Reviews Editor Page 24. The many faces of NARM '79 D ome Borg/Associate Research Director -including that of one robot-make their ers and record companies. Sophia Midas/Assistant Editor to Steven Blauner/Assistant Editor first of two appearances in RW's photo- The Tribunal,according Jeffrey Peisch/Assistant Editor graphic coverage of last week's Hollywood, chairman Tom Brennan, plans to David Skinner/Assistant Art Director Joyce Reitzer Panzer/Production Fla. convention. Included are performance conduct the survey through ai in- Basil Nias/Black Music Editor dependent consumer marketing Iry Resnick/Assistant Editor shots of the Brothers Gibb-all of them- Carl Skiba/Assistant Editor who made a rare collective appearance at firm, and is presently inviting sev- Jill Zisman/Design Assistant eral companies to offer proposals Speight Jenkins/Classical Editor the event. Brian Chin/Discotheque Editor on such a survey. B ill Holland/Washington Correspondent No Past Studies Robert Palmer/Jazz Editor

"We have no idea if the situ- Fanny Chung/Controller

ation hereissimilar," Brennan Stan Soifer/Advertising Sales departments said. "There's just no data avail- WEST COAST able.Surprisingly, we've found SAM SUTHERLAND JACK FORSYTHE A/C Report Page 44 Country Singles WEST COAST EDITOR MARKETING DIR. Picks Page 68 that the record companies here Samuel Graham/Associate Editor Action Music Page 55 Nashville Report Page 66 haven'treallylookedintothe Frann Altman/Assistant Editor Laura Palmer/Assistant Editor Album Airplay Cover Story Page 57 matter and developed any sort Terry DroItz/Production Portia Glovinazzo/Research Assistant Report Pages 32-33 of survey." Pages 28, 39 6290 Sunset Boulevard Disco Details of the questions in the Hollywood, Calif. 90028 Album Chart Page 46 Disco Dial Page 39 Phone: (213) 465-6126 Page 28 survey are not yet publicly Album Picks Page 43 Disco File NASHVILLE Disco File Top 40 Page 39 available, but the CRT wants to TOM RODDEN find out, for one thing, whether VICE PRESIDENT Black Oriented Discotheque Hit SOUTHEASTERN MANAGER Music Pages 49-51 Parade Page 28 or not home -tapers are recording Walter Campbell/Southeastern Editor singles or 1p cuts of their favorite Marie Ratliff/Research Editor Black Oriented Album International Pages 62-63 Margie Barnett/Assistant Editor Chart Page 49 (Continued on page 61) Cindy Kent/Assistant Editor Canada Page 62 Red O'Donnell/Nashville Report Picks of the Week Page 49 England Page 62 49 Music Square West Page 62 Nashville, Tenn. 37203 Black Oriented Singles Germany Cal. Group Pushes Phone: (615) 329.1111 Chart Page 50 Jazz Page 52 LATIN AMERICAN OFFICE Soul Truth Page 49 TOMAS FUNDORA Jazz LP Chart Page 52 Anti -Scalping Measure VICE PRESIDENT Chart Analysis Page 10 By SAMUEL GRAHAM 3140 W. 8th Ave., Hialeah, Fla. 33012 Latin American Pages 58-60 MI LOS ANGELES-The formation (305) 823.8491 Classical Page 53 Album Picks Page 58 ENGLAND of a statewide committee aiming VAL FALLOON Coast Page 25 Page 59 Manager Hit Parade Suite 22/23, Langham House to place an anti -scalping measure 308 Regent Street Country Pages 66-71 Page 18 London WI New York, N.Y. on the June, 1980 California bal- 01 580 1486 Country Album lot was announced at a press con- JAPAN Radio MarketplacePages 35-38 ORIGINAL CONFIDENCE Chart Page 70 ference here last Tuesday (27). CBON Queen Building 18.12 Roppongi 7-chome Country Album Radio World Page 26 Chairingthecommitteeare Minato-ku, Tokyo Picks Page 68 CANADA Retail Rap Page 44 concert promoter Jim Rissmiller ROBERT CHARLES-DUNNE Country Hot Line Page 67 19 Yorkville Avenue and manager David Krebs; the Toronto, Ontario Retail Report Page 45 Canada MAW 111 Country Picks of the latter appeared at the conference, (416) 964-8406 Week Page 66 along with Wolf and Rissmiller GERMANY Singles Chart Page 31 JIM SAMPSON Country Singles Concerts vice president Larry Val - Liebherrstrasse 19 8000 Muenchen 22, Germany Chart Page 71 Singles Picks Page 42 Ion and David Moorhead, general Phone: (089) 22 77 46 manager of KMET-FM, one of sev- AUSTRALIA PETER CONYNOHAM P.O. Box 678, Crows Nest, N.S.W. Australia eral California radio stations help- 2-92.6045 ing to promote the anti -scalping FRANCE GILLES PETARD Poweshouse Picks initiative. 8, Quai de Stalingrad, Boulogne 92, France The new committee hopes to Phone: 520-79.67 SPAIN take the scalping issue directly JOSE CLIMENT Virgen de Lourdes 2 "to the people," by circulating Madrid 27, Spain (Due to airplay and sales in projectable markets, these records Phone: 403-9651 Phone: 403-9704 petitions throughout the state at MEXICO exhibit top five potential) VILO ARIAS SILVA variousconcertsandsporting Peten 151-402 Colonia Navarte Mexico 12, D.F. evens - beginning withthis Phone: (905) 294.1941 G.O. (Arista) "Disco Nights (Rock Freak)." week'sCalifornia World Music CIRCULATION DEPT. Festival,headlinedby twoof 1697 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10019 Phone: (212) 586.0913 Currently top five on both BOS and disco charts, the Krebs' (and partner Steve Leber's) SUBSCRIPTIONS: ONE YEAR (52 ISSUES) U.S. AND CANADA - $95; AIR MAIL - $150; FOR- pop action is proving just as hot as numerous majors principalacts, Ted Nugent and EIGN AIR MAIL - $155. SECOND CLASS POST- AGE PAID AT NEW YORK, N.Y. AND AT Aerosmith, bothof whom are ADDITIONAL MAILING OFFICES. DEADLINE: have gone with it this week. NEGATIVES AND COPY MUST BE IN NEW represented on the committee. To YORK BY 12 NOON FRIDAY. qualify for the 1980 ballot, they Copyright © 1979 by RECORD WORLD PUBLISHING CO., INC. will need 800,000 signatures. VOL 35, NO. 1656 Surprisingly, thereis no anti - (Continued on page 61)

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Who's the explosive new group with the dance -rational debut album of the year?

The group is GQ. And their dynamite disco hit is "Disco Nights (Rock Freak): Not only is the single rocketing up the charts, it has inspired the hottest new dance in years, "The Rock: GQ has exploded onto the scene as the year's most exciting new group.

GQ's "Disco Nights:' Their dance-sational debut album. Pop album charts: RW: 128*-66*/BB: 80* ( Debut! )/CB: 143* -102* R&B album charts: RW: 21*-9*/BB: 37*-15*/CB: 49* -26*

Featuring the smash hit "Disco Nights (Rock Freak). Pop single charts: RW: 55*/BB: 53*/CB: 51* R&B single charts: RW: 5*/BB: 4*/CB: 3*

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com RCA Launches $1/2M Campaign Don lenner Named Millennium Promo VP To Support 'Hair' Film Soundtrack M NEW YORK - Jimmy lenner, Carter, marketing vice president known songs, performed by Eve- president of Millennium Records, By MARC KIRKEBY has announced the appointment NEW YORK - The boomin for RCA Records. lyn "Champaign" King, Vicki Sue Because of the special nature Robinson, Revelation, the Broth- of Don lenner to the position of soundtrack records that had enor- vice president and national pro- mous impact on the music busi- of this project, RCA and UA are ers, and the New York Community cooperating closely on promotion Choir. These disco versions are motion director.In his new post ness in 1977 and 1978 has not lennerwilldirectallactivities been much in evidence so far in andadvertising. The Broadway not included in the film or on the soundtrack album for "Hair," re- two -record soundtrack album. concerning promotion on a na- 1979, but RCA Records, which has tional level. He will be working in released the soundtrack album for leased 11 years ago, contains five Schatzalsoincludedinthe songs that became hits for various soundtrack album a number ofconjunction withthe RCA na- the film "Hair," hopes to start tional, regional and local promo- artists;indeed, "Hair" was the songs that were cut from the final that momentum all over again. tional staff. Last Tuesday, a week after both last Broadway score to produce version of the film. "We wanted film and album had their New anything like that number of pop to make a complete soundtrack," York release, RCA brought to- standards. RCA obviously hopes Schatz said. "We wanted to re- gether a half -dozen reporters to those songs-"Aquarius/Let the member songs from the Broad- outline its plans for tying together Sunshine In,""Hair,""Good way show evenifthey didn't film and record marketing. Morning Starshine," "Easy to Bework in the film." The film, released by United Hard" and "Where Do I Go"- Theshow -stoppingperform- Artists,has won nearly unani- can hit again, just as UA is bank- ance of "Easy to Be Hard" by mous critical raves, and box of- ing on those songs' appeal to Cheryl Barnes was scheduled for fice grosses in one week at the bringpeopleintothemovie release as a single on RCA Rec- Ziegfeld Theater here seem to houses. ords lastFriday. RCA is"inter- signal a major hit. "Researchshowedthatthis ested" in signing several of the Before RCA's campaign for the property appealed to youth, 18 to film's stars as solo artists, Carter album isthrough, the company 25 years old," said Jack Maher, said. will have spent about half a mil- director, pop merchandising,"and Close to $100,000 will be spent Don lenner liondollars,according to Dick the way to reach that audience is on point -of -purchasematerials through records. We want to cre- for retailers, Carter said, display- In addition, lenner will super- ate the feeling that there is high ing a variety of easelbacks, pos- vise the entire Millennium field 20th Names Portnow energy going on behind the 'Hair' ters, and other aids. promotion force as well as main- project." The campaign as designed by tain andcoordinatefunctions Senior Vice President "Hair" 's music, Maher contin- RCA and UA will see the film withall independent promotion LOS ANGELES-Neil Portnowued, still has a high identity, butcompany doing most of the ad- persons on behalf of Millennium. has been named senior vice presi- has missed "a whole generation" vance advertisingfor thefilm, lenner has been with Millen- dent of 20th Century Fox Records, of people who were quite youngwith the soundtrack album men-nium since its inception in 1977, national Inc., it was announced by Alan W. whentheBroadway showhit tioned in most of those ads. Once assumingthepostof Livingston, president of the Enter- but are now of prime record -the film opens ina market-itpromotion director. Prior to join- tainmentGroupofTwentieth buying and movie -going age. was set for general release late ing Millennium, lenner served as Century -Fox Film Corporation to To reach those people, RCA has last week - the record company nationalpromotion directorat whom he will report. In his new set up a variety of ticket and al- begins its merchandising and pro- CAM -USA. position, Portnow will be respon- bum giveaways with leading pop motion. Each company paid for sible for a&r, promotion and mer- radio stations, among them 99X,half of a special eight -page sup- Montage Names Orleans chandising for the label. WRKO and KFRC, coordinated by plement in the Boston Phoenix. Mike Becce, director of field pro- When "Hair opened off -Broad; Executive VP/GM way 11 years ago, RCA Records motion. LOS ANGELES-Arnie Orleans Under the direction of a&r VP was one ofits original backers, has become a principal in Mon- Warren Schatz,RCAalsore- andhas held the option for the tage Records, Inc. and will serve soundtrack album of a film of the corded a special album of disco as executive vice president and versions of four of "Hair" 's best-show ever since. general manager. He will be re- sponsible for the implementation Johnny of the total sales, marketing and Phonogram Inks Southside merchandising activitiesfor the label and will act as liaison with MCA Records, which distributes all Montage product.

Neil Portnow wittal Portnow most recently was divi- sion vice president, popular a&r west coast, RCA Records. He has been with RCA since 1976 where he held the positions of a&r pro- ducer andexecutiveproducer, pop a&r. Previously, he had been with Screen Gems -EMI Music as manager of talent acquisition and development and an independent producer and presidentofhis announced the signing of Arnie Orleans own firm, Portnow Miller Com- Robert Sherwood,Sherwood, president of Phonogram/Mercury, has pany, Inc. Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes to a long-term,exclusive, worldwide recording Prior to that he served as senior contract. Sherwood stated that the group will be goinginto the recording studio soon, Portnow will work from the for June release. Seen at the vice president of sales and mar- 20th Century -Fox Recordsbuil- with their debut Mercury album tentatively scheduled signing are, from left: Al Dellentash, co -manager ofSouthside Johnny and the Asbury keting at 20th Century Fox Rec- ding on the Sunset Strip in Los Jukes; David Sonenberg, co -manager; Southside Johnny;Robert Sherwood, president of ords and as national sales man- of law for Phonogram/ Angeles beginning officially on Phonogram, Inc./Mercury Records; and David Werchen, director ager for A&M Records. April 16. Mercury. RECORD WORLD APRIL 7, '979

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Stars Come Out For Easter Seals

The 20 -hour 1979 Easter Seals Telethon hosted by Emmy Award -winning actor Jack man Jack, John Davidson, Quinn Cummings, Richard Hatch, Bruce Jenner, Monty Hall, Klugman and rock impresario Don Kirshner was aired to 113 stations nationally and Cindy Williams, Joyce DeWitt, Anson Williams, Donnie Most, and members of the casts raised a record breaking $12,610,857, which represents a 50 percent increase over of "Alice," "Taxi," "Mork and Mindy," and "All In The Family." Shown above, top last year's total. As a result of Kirshner's participation, a number of major pop, rock row, from left,are: Kirshner,Nicks, Klugman; Kirshner with the Beach Boys: Brian and disco personalities appeared for thefirsttime on a national telethon. Guests Wilson, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, Carl Wilson, Mike Love (kneeling); Kirshner with included: the Beach Boys, Donna Summer, Stevie Nicks, Cheryl Ladd, Gloria Gaynor, A Elliman; (bottom row) Valli, Dick Clark, Kirshner; Kirshner, Don Cornelius, Wolfman Taste of Honey, Frankie Valli, the Village People, Yvonne Elliman, Tony Orlando, and Jack; Kirshner, Lavar Burton, Orlando. the Commodores. Among those also appearing on the telethon were Peter Falk, Wolf - MCA Names SmithMotown Bows Contemporary Jazz Div. GRT Names Mansfield Black Product VP LOS ANGELES - Motown Rec- versified background in the music Mktg./Merch. Director ords has, for the first time inits industry as a jazz musician, pro- LOS ANGELES - Larry Welk, LOS ANGELES-John Smith has history, established a contempo- ducer, and record executive. been appointed to the position of presidentofthe GRT Record raryjazzdivision,itwas an- Background Group, has announced the ap- vice president black product for nounced by MichaelRoshkind, Prior to joining Motown, MCA Records, according to Larry pointment of John Mansfield as vice chairman and chief operatingYoung served as assistant to the director of marketing and mer- King, vicepresident, promotion officer. president for Dunhill Records and for the label. chandising for the GRT Record Concurrent with the announce- wasresponsibleforTrousdale Group. ment of the new jazz division, Publishing. When Dunhill was ac- Roshkind named Lee Young, Sr., quired by ABC Records he be- currently Motown's vice president came administrative head of their ofcreative administration,to a&rdivision,specificallyover- head the new jazz division. seeing and producing the label's All product for the jazz division soundtrack releases. will be released on the Motown He has also held key record label, according to Young. Young executive posts at United Artists, confirmed that Motown will launch and Vee Jay Records, and in 1963 an extensive merchandising and formed his own record label, Me- advertising campaign in conjunc- lic Records, which was indepen- John Smith tionwiththedivision'sinitial dently distributed. Reporting directly to King, product releases, and consider- Young also announced plans to Smith will be in charge of promo- able attention will be focused on immediately expand and staff the tion for all black -oriented prod- radiopromotionandcreating new jazz division, and revealed ucts as well as the integration of high visibility at the retaillevel that a key executive appointment national marketing campaigns as with various in-store displays, mo- would be announced shortly. John Mansfield they relate to black promotion. biles, posters, and other promo- Prior to joining the GRT Rec- He willdirecthis5 -personre- tional items. Gaynor, Peaches & Herb ord Group, Mansfield had served gional and 8 -person local promo- Current product projections are as advertising/merchandising di- tion staffsfromMCA'shead- torelease eight albums inthe Albums Go Platinum rectorfor ABC Recordssince quarters at Universal City. division's first year. The first group NEW YORK-Fred Haayen, pre- 1978, and prior to joining ABC, Priortojoining MCA, Smith signed to the new jazz division is sidentofPolydor Incorporated, Mansfield was with Motown Rec- was vice president of special mar- a five -piece aggregation called Dr. has announced platinumcertifi- ords serving as their national sales kets for ABC Records. Prior to that Strut, who will have their debutcation of Gloria Gaynor's "Love manager. he was vice president, marketing album released in May. Tracks" album and Peaches and Mansfieldwillreport directly for UA Records. Young has an extensive and di- Herb's album "2 Hot." to Welk.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com 1(2_. 4-- -v L ztL7._ bullet and George Benson (WB), 96KX, Q102, WPEZ and others, Doobie Disc Takes Top Singles Spot; #7 bullet BOS and gaining some #56 bullet and Orleans (Infinity) breakout sales reportsmoved added at WFIL, KDWB and here to #24 bullet. Peaches &WBBQ, #59 bullet. Frank Mills, Amii Stewart Hit Top Five Herb (Polydor), #9 bullet BOS, Still taking strong chart moves By PAT BAIRD (Harvest) #7; Village People (Ca- wasaddedatWABC, WGCL, are: The Pointer Sisters (Planet), Although no new records brokesablanca) #8;Peaches & Herb KXOK, WTIX and KLIF for #27 #44 bullet BOS, #60 bullet here; into the Top 10 on this week's(Polydor) #9 and Donna Sum- bullet and George Harrison (Dark Barbara Mandrell (MCA), #3 bul- RW Singles Chart, the top rec-mer with Brooklyn Dreams (Ca- Horse) was added at KDWB and let country, #61 bullet here; Ray ords remained active and several sablanca) #10. KLIF with breakout sales reports Stevens (WB) #62 bullet;The records just below the top of the Dire Straits for #29 bullet. Allman Brothers Band (Capricorn) chart grew significantly. Dire Straits (WB) re -gained a Cher (Casablanca), #32 bullet#63 bullet;McGuinn, Clark & The Doobie Brothers (Warnerbullet at #11 on a good move BOS, was added at WRKO and Hillman(Capitol)#67bullet; Bros.) moved to at WABC as well as a #1 radio started to sell for #30 bullet and Linda Clifford (Curtom/RSO), #60 #1bulletthis positioninAtlantaandgood Instant Funk (Salsoul), continued bullet BOS, #71 bullet here; Ro- :§eweek on #1 sales. Blondie (Chrysalis), added to move off a BOS base for #31 ger Voudouris (WB), taking good spots on a num- at KDWB, KSTP and Y100, tookbullet. Village People (Casablanca) moves where played, #72 bul- ber of stationsexcellent moves elsewhere andthis week's Powerhouse Pick at let; America (American Intl.) #73 as well as solid went top 5 in Boston and Atlanta #32 bullet and #55 bullet BOS, bullet;Supertramp (A&M) #77 salesfigures.for #12 bullet. Chic (Atlantic), was added at 99X, WNBC, Z93, bullet; Nicolette Larson (WB) #78 Therecord is #6 bullet on the BOS, gained KLIF, WPEZ and sold well at the bullet;Narada Michael Walden also #56 bulleton theBlack new airplay and a pop sales in- racks. Wings (Columbia) last (Atlantic) #80 bullet and Foxy Oriented Singles Chart and camecrease for #14 bullet and Suzi week's Chartmaker and Power- (Dash), #15 bullet BOS, #82 bul- on the DiscoFile Top 50 thisQuatro & Chris Norman (RSO), house Pick, continued momentum let here. week. Frank Mills (Polydor) took addedat WABC, Y100, WOKYfor #33 bullet. New on the chart this week are: excellentchart moveswhere and KVI and selling, moved here Continuing to make gains on Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet played and continued to sell for to#18bullet.TheJacksons new airplay are: Styx (A&M) #47 Band (Capitol), this week's Chart - #4 bullet. Amii Stewart (Ariola), (Epic), #2 bullet BOS, was added bullet; Tycoon (Arista) #51 bul- maker at #81 bullet on imme- #8 bullet BOS and #4 disco, at KJR and garnered pop cross- let; Randy Vanwarmer (Bearsville), diateadds;Sylvester(Fantasy) pulled #1 spots in several mar-over sales for #19 bullet. added at WPGC, KDWB, KRTH, #95;CherylLynn(Columbia) kets and sold well for #5 bullet. SisterSledge(Cotillion),#1 Z93 and others, #52 bullet; G.Q. #96;Livingston Taylor (Epic) Gaynor (Polydor) at #3, both stillbullet BOS and #2 disco, was (Arista), #5 bullet BOS, #55 bul-#98 and Tyrone Davis (Colum- selling in big numbers; Rod Ste-added this week at WNBC, KLIF lethere;Bad Company (Swan bia), #20 bullet BOS, on here at wart (WB) #6, Little River Bandand WQXI and sold well for #21 Song), added at KFRC, WBHQ, #99.

where mentioned, giving this al- bullets from the #47 to the #38 Bee Gees Again Top Album Chart; bum a bullet at #23. Also in thespot while sellingat theretail twentiesis #26bulletInstant level with strong action in New Funk (Salsoul),withthesingle York. George Duke (Epic) moves Dire Straits, Peaches & Herb Gain generating action on the album. to #42 bullet and continues to By JAN PAVLOSKI rounds out the top 10 bullets at Herbie Hancock (Columbia) (Continued on page 51) The Bee Gees (RSO) continue#6. Healthy advances atracks I to hold a comfortable #1 posi- combined with excellent retail ac- tion has the record selling across L '1-L_'I tion as the album continues tothe board with a bulleting pop sellatanexcellent pace with strong rack action and retail mov- and r&b single. ing out large quantities of prod- At #11 bullet is Bad Compa- Singles Albums ny (Swan Song). This album bas- uct. The Doobies (Warner Bros.) East: are again at ically exploded at the racks as East: Natalie Cole (Capitol) #2,with ac- itsstrong retail from last week George Harrison (Dark Horse) continuestoimprove.Itspop Wings (Columbia) Journey (Columbia) tion continuing Styx (A&M) AWB (Atlantic) topick up as singleisalso bringing attention Dan & Coley (Big Tree) G.Q. (Arista) rack andretail to the album. The Allmans (Ca- Orleans (Infinity) Art Garfunkel (Columbia) pricorn) bullet at #12, continue Ray Stevens (Warner Bros.) Dwight Twilley (Arista) arefueledby Maze (Capitol) the #1 single. to have good success at retail with rack action still coming on. South: South: In strong com- George Harrison (Dark Horse) petition with the Doobies is Dire Supertramp bullets into the top Cher (Casablanca) Natalie Cole (Capitol) twenty at #13. The story is still re- Village People (Casablanca) Journey (Columbia) Straits (Warner Bros.) at #3 bul- G.O. (Arista) let. This album continues to showtail but in the few weeks it's been Wings (Columbia) McGuinn, Clark & Hillman Art Garfunkel (Columbia) good pick-up on the rack level out it's been having excellent suc- Maze (Capitol) level. Tremendous (Capitol) along with very strong retail sales cess on this Midwest: across the country as radioplay airplay on the single has given Midwest: Blondie (Chrysalis)excellent re- Natalie Cole (Capitol) on the single continues to gen- Peaches & Herb (Polydor/MVP) Journey (Columbia) erate massive sales. tail exposure and moved the al- Instant Funk (Salsoul) AWB (Atlantic) Wings (Columbia) A noticeable difference in total bum to #18 with a bullet. Al- G.Q. (Arista) though still not reported in some Orleans (Infinity) Art Garfunkel (Columbia) sales occurs between the #4 and Ray Stevens (Warner Bros.) Suzi Quatro (RSO) #5 spot. Peaches & Herb have accounts,ithas enough action Allman Bros. (Capricorn) the #5 position with abullet; where reported to giveitthis West: this record is showing strong rack week's strong move. West: Natalie Cole (Capitol) action along withretailas the In the twenties, Sister Sledge Peaches & Herb (Polydor/MVP) Journey (Columbia) (Cotillion) shows excellent activi- Village People (Casablanca) AWB (Atlantic) first single continues to sell and Wings (Columbia) G.Q. (Arista) the smash second single generatety on one -stop andretaillevel Ray Stevens (Warner Bros.) Suzi Quatro (R50) excellent action. George Bensonwith good reports at the accounts Nicolette Larson (Warner Bros.) Maze (Capitol)

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com 'T GINO SOCCIO outline

The hottest sound in Disco belongs to Gino Soccio and his Warner/ RFC debut album, outline. "Dancer" is the single that is shaping outline as an across-the-board Disco, Soul and Pop hit. Gino Soccio outline (RFC 3309) Dancer (RCS 8757 and Disco RCSD 8788) Produced by Mix Machine

AmericanRadioHistory.Com Motown Introduces Allen to Perform at Martell DinnerBreach of License Pact 'Disco Party Pac' Charged By GRT Corp. LOS ANGELES-Motown Rec- LOS ANGELES-GRT Corp. last ords has finalized plans to intro- week filed suit against MCA, Inc., duce a specially retail priced "Dis- ABC Records, Inc., the American co Party Pac," to be released na- Broadcasting Companies, Inc., tionally in April. and MCA Records,Inc.in the Mike Lushka, Motown execu- Superior Court of the stateof tive vice president of marketing, California, Santa Clara County. saidthatthe Motown "Disco GRT's complaint allegesthat Party Pac" will consist of four to MCA's recent acquisition of sub- six previously released or current stantially all of the assets of ABC 12 -inch disco singles. The initial Records, and the purported as- "PartyPac"willfeaturedisco signment by ABC to MCA of product by Marvin Gaye, Rick ABC'stapelicenseagreement James and High Inergy. with GRT, is a breach of the li- Each 12 -inch will include an 'A' cense agreement andisinvalid side as well as an instrumental ARM recordingartistPeter Allen will be performingcuts from his new album, "I and ineffective as to GRT. GRT 'B' side. Could Have Been A Sailor,"at theT.J.Martell Memorial Foundation for Leukemia also contends that if the license Research 1979 Humanitarian Award Dinner. This year's dinner, to be held at New The Motown "Disco Party Pac" York's Waldorf-Astoria on Saturday, April 21st, will honor ARM president Gil Friesen. agreement has been validly as- will be immediately available in Pictured discussing plans for the dinner are Allen (left) and Friesen. signed to MCA, GRT has, under cassette and 8 -track tapes. the terms of the license, the ex- With the release of the "Party clusive right to manufacture and Pac," Motown will implement an Chrysalis Ups Fields Welk Group Bows sell in the United States all forms extensive merchandising, promo- LOS ANGELES-Billy Bass, vice London Operation of tapes which reproduce phono- tional and advertising campaign president of promotion and cre- graph albums manufactured, ative services, has announced the I LOS ANGELES-Dean Kay, ex- principally aimedattheretail ecutive vice president and gen-owned or distributed by MCA or level. appointmentof Ms. Rachelle any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. Fields to the position of directoreral manager of the Welk Music Additionally, Motown plans to Group, has announced the open- GRT further alleges that as a launch a massive radio campaign of promotion, effective immedi- ing of its London operations, Welk result of the closing of ABC Rec- that will focus on key national ately. ords, ABC Records and ABC, Inc. Responsibilities Music Group Ltd., under the di- disco markets, such as New York, rection of Eddie Levy and Geoff have breached those provisions Philadelphia, Baltimore/Washing- In her new position, Ms. Fields Heath of Heath -Levy Music. of the license agreement which ton, Miami, Chicago and Los An- will be responsible for coordinat- The job of coordinating pro- require ABC Records to continue geles. A series of "Disco Parties" ingalldisco and pop promo- fessionalactivities between the in the record business during the will also be staged in each mar-tionalactivities,inadditionto Welk Music Group's new London term of the license, and to pro- ket for major retailers to intro-continuing her responsibility as offices and its other promotional mote the sale and distribution of duce the "Party Pac." trade liaison. officesinHollywood, Nashvillethe albums licensed to GRT. As and N.Y. will be the responsibilitya result of these breaches, GRT LIU ILE of the group's newly appointedcontends that itis entitled to an western union Telegram vice president in charge of pro- extension of the term of the li- fessional activities, Roger Sovine. cense (previously ending Decem- Sovine noted thatthe Welk ber 31, 1979) until adjudication Music Group Ltd.will haveits or settlement of the lawsuit or BHA064 (1330) (4-032028E086)PD own full time personnel working until ABC cures the defaults. 03/27/79 1330 withintheframeworkofthe The GRT lawsuit seeks to en- ICS IPMRNCZ CSP DLY PD Heath -Levy operation and stated join MCA Records and MCA, Inc. thathepersonallywouldbe frommanufacturing,sellingor 2134757383 TDRN WEST LOS ANGELES CA spending a good deal of time in distributingrecordedtapesto 66 03-27 0130P EST London coordinating activities. which GRT has exclusive rights under the license agreement; to A&M Names Freiser recover in excess of $10 million TO ALL RADIO PROGRAMMERS: in damages from ABC, Inc. and SUBJECT: REMIX OF LISA DAL BELLO'S Exec. Asst. To Pres. ABC Records; and a judicial de- LOS ANGELES - Gil Friesen,termination of all of the parties' "PRETTY GIRLS" SINGLE. president of A&M Records, has rights and obligations under the announced the appointment of license agreement. THIS NEW VERSION IS PRESSED ON RED Manny Freiser to the post of ex- MCA executives could not be VINYL BECAUSE IT'S HOTTER. LISTEN TO THE ecutive assistant to the president. reached for comment. FIRST FIVE SECONDS AND YOU'LL LISTEN TO ALL OF IT -- AND WE KNOW YOU'LL LIKE Swearingen To RCA WHAT YOU HEAR. AUDIENCE RATING SURVEY NEW YORK-The appointment ofBillSwearingen asdirector, SHOWS EXCELLENT PUBLIC RESPONSE. commercialsales,northcentral region, for RCA and A&M and As- "PRETTY GIRLS" LOOKS GOOD ON YOU AND sociatedLabels,hasbeen an- nounced by Bob Fead, division WILL SOUND GOOD ON YOUR STATION. vice president, sales and distribu- tion, RCA Records. DAVID LEVINE, VICE PRESIDENT, TALISMAN From 1977 to 1979 Swearingen held a position as regional mar- RECORDS keting director for A&M Records, Manny Freiser working outoftheirChicago SF -1201(RS -69) Freiser was previously a pro- branch. From 1971 to 1977 he was ducer/performer/songwriterfor associated with Pickwick Distrib- 20th Century Records and Mer- utors, as distribution manager at 1cury Records. their Minneapolis location.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com AmericanRadioHistory.Com Harriette Vidal Named Celebrating with Judy Collins Press Office Vice Pres. NEW YORK-Carol Ross, presi- dent of The Press Office Ltd., pub- lic relations firm, has announced the appointment of Harriette Vi- dal to company vice president. Vidal,previouslythefirm's director of television and special projects, has been with The Press Office since its inception. As vice president, she will continue to di- rect those divisions,as well as take an active involvement with . the company's music, entertain- Elektra/Asylum recording artist Judy Collins recently began a 27 -city tour, her first national swing in two years, to support "Hard Times For Lovers," her 17th album for the label. One stop on Collins' road was Los Angeles, where she performed to sold -out ment and corporate clients. houses at the Santa Monica Civic and the Roxy in Hollywood. Sh own backstage after one of the L.A. shows are, in the picture at Prior to joining The Press Of- left: Joe Smith, E/A chairman; Collins; Mark Hammerman, E/A national artist development director; Mel Posner, E/A vice chair- fice, Vidal held executive publicity man; Marty Bandier, partner, Entertainment Company; Jerry Sharell,E/A vice president/creative services; and Steve Wax, E/A positionswithColumbia and president. In the photo at right are, from left: Charles Koppelman, president of the Entertainment Company and executive producer Polydor Records, and Rogers & of "Hard Times For Lovers"; British recording artist Lynsey de Paul; Collins and actor James Coburn. Cowan, Inc. Jack Mills Dies Polydor Promotes Klein Massive Campaign Set For New War LP NEW YORK-Jack Mills, foun- NEW YORK - Steven Salmon- LOS ANGELES-MCA Recordspublications willbe handled in der and past president of Mills two phases for the release of both sohn, vice president, finance, Po- and Far Out Productions have an- Music,Inc.,died March 23in single and 12" versions of "Good, lydor Incorporated, has an- nounced a major War marketing Hollywood, Fla. He was 87. Double -truck, nounced the appointment of Mel campaignwiththereleaseof Good, Feelin'." Mills founded Mills Music, now War's second album for the label,four-color ads of two dancers go- Belwin-Mills, more than 50 years Klein to the position of control- ing through various dance steps ler, Polydor Incorporated. "The Music Band." The audience ago and served asitspresident which encompasses Top 40, r&b,highlighted lyrically on "Feelin'" untilits sale in 1965. During the Most recently, Klein was assist- will be featured in the ads. This ofPolydor.He and disco as well as jazz, AOR, years, he built the company into antcontroller will be followed by another series joined the company inAugust, AC and Latino. one of the largest independent oftradeads asthe campaign 1977. Prior to that date, he served There are more than 12 million publishersinthiscountry and activerecordbuyersina teen progresses. asa member of the Polygram A consumer awarenessprint aided in the development of such Corporation internal audit staff. market, from 10 to 20, which will major composers and lyricists as to Salmon- be exploited. War will appear on campaign in major news weeklies, Kleinwillreport women's and men's magazines, Leroy Anderson, Duke Ellington, sohn. numeroustelevisionshowsin- Mitchell Parrish, Morton Gould, cluding "The Midnight Special," and mature music publications on War - who will also be known Fats Waller, Dorothy Fields and "American Bandstand" and "Soul Jimmy McHugh, among others. Train." Also, MCA will develop in the future as The Music Band- willalso be handled ina two- He was also the first large pop the new album in the teen area publisher to go into the educa- through fanmagazine contests, phase approach. Thefirstwill tionalandmodern symphonic Ipgiveawaysandpromotional start with a drivein more than contests at all levels. two dozen national and regional fields. A major campaign will also be publications, withtotalcircula- Background mounted in the 20 top Latino pub- tion of 4.5 million, during the first Mills was a member of the lications,as well- as those with three months of release. Immedi- board of ASCAP and on the board of directors of the National As- RCA nationalcirculation.Aspecial ately following, another campaign RECORDS language radio commercial is be- aimed at5.4 million circulation sociation of Music Publishers. ing developed and is expected to in another dozen national publi- He is survived by his wife Es- BRAZIL begin airing three weeks from thecations will commence. telle, sons Stanley and Martin, his release of the album, which was An additional portion of radio daughter Helen Alpert and five Has moved its offices March 23. campaign will come in the form grandchildren. Advertising support in the trade of a documentary - "Evolution Funeral services were held last from Sao Paulo of War - The Music Band," pro- week in New York. to Rio de Janeiro. Simon Bows Pubbery duced by artist development at MCA. This syndicated special will LOS ANGELES - Melvin Simon chronicle their career from theMCA Distributing has announced the formation of a Our new address is: early days with Eric Burdon when significant new publishing venture they recorded the hit "Spill the Ups Dan Purcell RCA EletrOnica Ltda. -Mel -Day Music.Inaddition, Wine" up to today. Narrated by LOS ANGELES - Al Bergamo, Mel -Day Music initiatesitsfor- the group's members, the special, president, MCA Distributing Cor- R. Santa Clara No. 50 mation with the announcement to be carried by more than 200 poration, has announced the ap- Cobertura 01 ofitsfirstsigning, singer/song- stations,willfeaturemany of pointment of Dan Purcell to the writer/performer Bill Wray. their popular songs and is sched- position of branch manager, Dal- Copacabana Mel -Day Music's parent com- uled for release in two weeks. las branch, MCA Distributing Cor- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil pany,SimonProductions,cur- The disco market, where War's poration. CEP 22041 rently has two additional affiliated release of the "Galaxy" title track Background music publishing companies al- Previously, Purcell was a sales- Tel : 255-7225 received strong acceptance, will readyin operation - Mel-Bren againbeheavilyconcentrated man for the Dallas branch of MCA Telex: (21) 22425 MusicandDitch RoadMusic with the group's release of the Distributing, joining MCA in 1973 RCAE BR -which are involved with pub- 12" "Good, Good Feelin'" from his position as sales man- lishing the music involved with (backed on the B-side with "Gal- ager for ABC Records in Dallas, a Simon Productions' films. axy"). position he held for three years. Offices for Mel -Day Music are Television advertising willbe Purcell will be based in Dallas, currently located at: 1209 North comprehensive and planned for and he will report directly to Rod Kings Road,Los Angeles,Cali- both primary and secondary mar- Tremblay, MCA Distributing's fornia.The phone numberis: kets. Numerous promotional dis- newly appointed regional direc- (213) 656-7664. plays are also planned by MCA. tor, southwest region.

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Here's what happens when a talented young singer gets a telephone call from Hollywood, and with a single television appearance, becomes one of the most talked -about stars in America, overnight.

Rex Smith. Sooner or later, he'll find his way into youi life.

"Sooner or Later The new Rex Smith album, PraCtLited by Charles Ca lello. on Columbia Records and Tapes. Direc, ion: David Krebs-Steve Leber for ..eber-Krebs, Ir are :der arks of CBS Inc.. t I 1;,,

AmericanRadioHistory.Com NewYork NMIrakere Plays the Palladium

By DAVID McGEE & BARRY TAYLOR MI FYI: James Talley's virtues have been trumpetedwidely (even by Jimmy Carter), and we're here to add our two centsworth. Like the proverbial fine wine, Talley improves with age.Although his four Capitol albums contain some of the best country songsof the decade, his new material, debuted recently at the LoneStar Cafe (where he stepped in to headline when Johnny Paycheckcancelled), is doubly formidable, and perhaps the most commercial hehas ever penned. He remains a writer possessed by the Americanexperience, and his vision of it is startlingly original. He remains, aswell, an artist without a recording contract. Talkabout your cruel and unusual punishment. CONGRATULATIONS to Geary and Anne Tanner, whobecame the proud parents of a seven pound, 14 ounce babyboy on March 27. Tanner is the national album promotiondirector for Capricorn Rec- ords. The newborn's name is Jonathan Geary Tanner. Hank Williams and his wife Becky also had a newarrival recently: a seven -pound, nine ounce babygirl named Hilary. Hank is said to Stephen Stills and Irakere (both Columbia) shared a bill at New York's Palladium re- have walked the hospital floor for nineteen hoursawaiting the birth, cently. The show was part of the 11 -piece Cuban ensemble's first American tour. Shown after which he hit the road for a tour of thesouth, west and far north backstage after the show are (bottom row, from left) Enrique Pla, Carlos Emilio Mora- Elektra/Asy- les, Armando Cuervo and Carlos del Puerto of Irakere; (second row) Carlos Averhoff of (including dates in Fairbanks and Anchorage, Alaska). His the group, CBS Records Division president Bruce Lundvall and his executive assistant, lurn debut, "Family Tradition," ships in April. Bill Frestone, and Gilberto Valdez, Cuba Artista; (third row) Raul Roa-Kouri, permanent JOCKEY SHORTS: Is Willie Nelson's Lone StarLabel headed back to representative of the Republic of Cuba to the United Nations, with Arturo Sandoval and -coming segment Jorge Varona of Irakere; (top row) Felix Pita, assistant to the Cuban ambassador with Columbia? ... Stella Parton to be featured on an up Jesus "Chucho" Valdes and Oscar Valdes of the group. of the inexplicable CBS -TV hit, "The Dukes OfHazzard," to be aired recording at Blue . . Ivan Kral (of the Patti Smith group) is in April . N.Y. NARAS Chapter Yes Tour Set Rock Studio. Jay Daugherty and Fred Smith areaccompanying him ... Verlaine, both ex of Televi- El NEW YORK-Atlantic recording also at Blue Rock: Richard Lloyd and Tom Plans June Showcase group Yes is about to embark on sion, recording, respectively, solo demos and asolo album . . . Sea NEW YORK-The New York themselves with the their North American Tour, an 11 - Level is recording at Capricorn Studios, producing chapter of NARAS (National Acad- week itinerary which begins April aid of Sam Whiteside. A June or July releaseis expected .. . Capricorn emy of Recording Arts and Sci- called Two Guns. 9 and extends into the third week has also signed a band from Lawton, Oklahoma ences)has announced plans toof June. As scheduled thus far, Paul Hornsby has produced the group's debutIp. Atlanta was host to a present a showcase evening for Agora Ballroom the solo headlining tour consists memorable scene recently when Two Guns played the new talent in June at a popularof 45 dates covering both major there on the same night the Outlaws and MollyHatchett were playing New York City club location to be Following their show, members of and secondary markets across the at the Fox Theatre across the street. announced. U.S. and Canada. the latter two bands ventured to the Agoraand joined Two Guns in an Artists interested in being con- early morning jam session that had the Ballroompacked to overflow- sidered for the showcase evening beat the ing . . . basketball news: The Neds from Hell, NRBO's team, are requestedto send auditionInfinity Taps Ferris Cellar Dwellers, 57-54, to win the Saugerties (NY)Athletic Association cassettes to: June Showcase MI LOS ANGELES-Larry Ferris has championship title. NRBQ bass player JoeySpampinato scored 17 NARAS New York, 14 East 53rd been appointed promotion man- points; high scorer was road manager DonBadgley, the MVP of their Street, New York,N.Y.10022. ager, Miami, at Infinity Records, division. The Neds are in the SAA "C" division-"Aslow as you can Tapes must be postmarked byaccording to Infinity's vice presi- get," according to Badgley. midnight,Friday,April20, and dent, promotion, Peter Gidion. Roger Daltrey was interviewed on WNEW-FMlast week and men- will not be returned; they must, tioned the possibility of a Who tour before the endof the year, prob- however, indicate the name, ad- ably to start in New York with several nights atMadison Square Gar- dress and phone number of the den. Daltrey sounded optimistic about thefuture of The Who as he sender. spoke about their forthcoming film projects andplans to record a The Academy will consider any single next month with an album to follow, alsobefore the end of the materialsuitableforrecording year. He also mentioned thefreedom that the group now enjoys as (i.e.solo singers groups, come- no one knows what to expectfrom them. Among the possibilities is a dians,etc.).Alltapeswillbe couple of other new members in addition to KennyJones. Daltrey also screened by a panel of NARAS has a solo album due for release within a month ...On behalf of the judges and those selected to per- RW office, New York, N.Y. would like to thank Aristafor the Christmas form at the showcase evening will presents delivered last week ... Polydor Inc.has signed Blackjack . . . be notified by May 30. Entrants The Residents announced that there will be an"Eskimo" album by arerequestednottocallthe October. It has been three years in the making. Academy to inquire as to the dis- (Continued on page 64) position of their tapes. Larry Ferris Ferris, who comes toInfinity Robinson Tour Set Mollica to EIA from a similar position at United II LOS ANGELES - On April 18, ArtistsRecords, was previously RECORDING STUDIO: LOS ANGELES-Anthony Mol- the Tom Robinson Band will per- Florida promotion manager for Immediate sale & occupancy. lica has been named local promo- Phonogram/Mercury and served form at the Albatross in Vancou- tionrepresentative / Bostonfor Partially equipped midtown in various sales capacities at ABC ver, Canada. The date marks the Elektra / Asylum Records,it was RecordsinDetroit and Cincin- NYC recording studio. Excel- start of the dynamic rock band'sannounced by Ken Buttice, E/A nati. He began his career as a lent accoustics and location. firstnationwidetourofthe vice president/promotion. route salesman for Royal Distribu- From February, 1977 to Sep- Wired for video. United States and coincides with tors in 1973. the April 16 release of their newtember, 1978, Mollica was local Ferris is based at the Infinity of- (212) 679-5670 promotion representative for ABC ces in Miami and will report di- Harvest 1p, "TRB Two" (distrib- Records in Hartford, Connecticut, rectly toInfinity's southeast re- (203) 226-4200 uted by Capitol in North Amer- filling the company's local pro- gionalrepresentative, Bob Os- ica). motion spot in Boston after that. born.

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Talent, Technology Highlight '79 NARM Meet (Continued from page 3) presentation was followed by the broughtinwell over amillion petitive mood of the trade and NARM-sponsoredmeetings andappearance of one of the moredollars worth of video and film itsculturalconsequences(RW, manufacturer presentations re- unconventional "delegates" -projection equipment, with label March 31, 1979). flected the most extensive plan-Rodney Rockbottom, a laid-back reps flyinginthe widest array Cornyn's alternately erudite ning and highest investment robot who stole the conventionof a/v formats used to date, in- anddrollyhumorousobserva- made at any NARM convention stage for a rendition of "Stayin'cluding videocassettesat one tionsonthemusicindustry's to date. Alive" and a confrontation withend, and two-inch video tape at rolein popular culture, and his According to NARM executiveconvention chairman David Lie-the other. demand for continuedinvolve- VP Joe Cohen, over a quarter of berman of Lieberman Enterprises. Representing an even greaterment inless profitable but cul- a million dollars went into con- Manufacturers more than keptdeparture frompastgatherings turallyvitalrepertoire earned a vention programming thisyear, pace with NARM's streamlinedwas a new concern for industrystanding ovation that some skep- resultinginseveral audio-visualpresentations, which also includ- self-awareness beyond the bot- icsinitiallydismissedas more presentations developed for the eda comparativelylavishfilmtom line. Despite their troubledpolite than heartfelt. Yet during sessions and due for additional presentation on radio advertisingprofitpicture,delegateswere several otherwise dollar -sensi- exposure via regional meetings. titled"TheDialLightZone." surprisingly responsive to keynote tive program sessions, delegates Thus, when Saturday's (24) open-With the Diplomat's Cafe Cristal speaker Stan Cornyn, executive echoed Cornyn'sbasic concern ing morning business session gotreserved for label product pre-VP, Warner Bros. Records, who by pondering a new conservatism underway, a split-screenslide views, manufacturers collectivelywarned of the stepped -up corn - in trade creativity as labels, dis- tributors and retailers alike have battled for market position. Retailers Mull Training, Soft Sales Plans for an institutional pub- By SAM SUTHERLAND More Than Your Money"-here as Turning toa panel including participants turnedHarmony House's Jerry Adams, In- lic service program to be imple- HOLLYWOOD, FLA. - Key elsewhere mented by NARM, along with the their attention to broader current tegrityEntertainment chiefLee problems and procedures in retail first NARM public service award, re- Hartstone, Russ Solomon of management,fromdeveloping market problemsincluding given to veteran folk performer turns and soft sales. Tower Records, and Pickwick In- overall performance standards to Pete Seeger (see separate stories, ternationalretaildivisionhead effective personnel training and Chairing the panel, held at The this issue) further highlighted this here, wasDr. Scott Young, Dr. Rachman then motivation, were explored by a Diplomat Hotel trend, as did Cornyn's announce- panel of four retail chain chiefs David Rachman, professor of mar- queried each on major manage- ment that Warner Communica- during Friday's (23) retailers meet- keting,BaruchUniversity, who ment challenges.Panelists con- tions will soon subsidize at least ing during the first day of the opened proceedings by urging re- curred that finding, training andone music industry course major NARM Convention. tailerstoapply comprehensivemotivating middle management at a leading university. But while those and other top- guidelines and goals to store op- remained a primary task in effec- erations. "I think you should au-tive operation. Combined with NARM's largest ics conformed to the session's outlay of scholarship award sup- theme - "A Retail Executive dit your own company, the same "My biggest problemis me," joked Russ Solomon, who wentport to date, Cornyn's theme of Problem Solving Clinic: Auditing way an outside firm would," rec- "Take A Little,Leave A Little'' ommended Dr.Rachman, whoon to note that his chain's opera- then outlined basic methods fortion differed from that of many proved lesscontroversialthan some observers expected. effective- competitors in that he seeks rela- '80 NARM Convention mappingoperational NARM's support forindustry tive autonomy for store managers. Is Set for Las Vegas ness. bar coding, which helped fuel the A Warning Pickwick's Scott Young sum-original NARM/RIAA bar coding HOLLYWOOD, FLA. - Next marized the majority view, saying, Dr. Rachman's advice on plan- project over tw oyears ago.In year's NARM Convention will ning and conducting that process "The biggest problem is getting return to a single, centralized contrasttomixedsupportfor began with the warning that top good people in the right position,product coding prior to last year's site, according to executive VP people who can understand your executives first select an auditor, convention,theTuesday (27) Joe Cohen, who announced rather than personally oversee the end goals. You recruit at the store morning bar code session saw that the 1980 gathering will be audit; retailers were also advised level, you recruitatthe officeoutgoing NARM president John held at the MGM Grand Hotel to maximize findings by auditinglevel, and sometimes you recruitCohen of Disc Records announc- in Las Vegas. concurrent with regular financial specialists." ing the resolution, concluded on Membership recruitment reporting. Training Programs March 21st, which calls for label drives and beefed-up overseas Next, determinationofkey How best to develop managers, codingindustry -widebyyear's esti- representation drew an areas of performance to be ex- executivesand other keystaff end. mated2200tothisyear's amined was stressed as essential drewmorevaried responses. schedule of business sessions Cost Savings Discussed to an effective study. Dr. Rachman While Pickwick reported detailed That resolution was followed by and product presentations, with also tolddelegates to utilizea training programs used to supple- delegates registered by NARM a presentation from NARM bar formal inhouse audit form as a ment on-line experience, Integ-code committee chairmanLou staying at about a half dozen guideline, with the NARM staff rity's Hartstone suggested that re- spread along several Kwiker of Music Stop, Inc., who i hotels, distributing a five -page sample of tailers' relatively thin profit mar-introduced consultant Lee Hum- E miles of Florida's "Gold Coast" audit forms providingpossible gin when combined with a fullphrey of Boston Associates, Inc., resort beaches here. questions and ratings to be em- employment baseledto"tre- and screened a presentation de- When the 22nd annual meet ployed in screening a chain's re- mendous turnover in personnel," veloped for the convention by convenes inLas Vegas, pro- tailpromotionalactivities, mer- making the expense of formal the UPC Council. A panel of top attendance should be jected chandiseassortment,personnel training beyond on-the-job activi- retailandlabeladvocatesfor contained in the single con- policies and financial and bud- ties unwise. codingofferedspecificprojec- vention site. But Cohen also getary procedures-five areas that At the same time, Hartstone tionsofcostsavingsandac- noted that NARM's growth to separately or collectively would conceded that an extensive celerated accounting, returns date willrestrict the number be likely targets for such a study. and regularly updated operations and warehousing benefits, with ofpractical convention cities He also suggested execsre- manual for store managers was a Fathers and Sun's David Crockett, conven- availableforfuture serve several daysin which to must. Lee Hartstone of Integrity Enter- tions. conduct the audit. (Continued on page 23) (Continued on page 23)

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18 Awarded Distributors Panel: NARM Grants, 11111t111111111111111111111,1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 IN HOLLYWOOD, FLA. - The Independents Must Evolve to Survive NARM Scholarship Foundation By SAM SUTHERLAND Hotelconventionsite jammed Record Distributors chief Joseph dinner held Sunday night(24) a HOLLYWOOD, FLA. - Thewith an overflow crowd. Amid a Simone and, as reported earlier, brought together this year's 18 NARM Convention's annual ses- generalmarket climateexacer- (RW, March 31, 1979) Arista ex- NARM scholarshipwinners, as sion on independent distribution bated by soft sales, the topic of ecutive VP Elliot Goldman. well as representatives of newly - took on added urgency during the day, "Swan Song Or Rebirth," Lushka beganby welcoming established NARM scholarships. thisyear'sconventionagenda, proved only a slight exaggeration delegates and underscoring the The new "platinumendow- due to attritionin overall share ofthe discussion's concerns, meeting's importance in light of ment funds" were the Joel Fried- of market for the nation's indies thoughfloor commentary gen- recentmarketproblems."It's man Memorial Scholarship,en- in the wake of recent ownership erally backed the panel's asser- probablythemost important dowed by Warner Communica- and distribution shifts for record tion that an epitaph for the entire meeting NARM willhavethis tions, and the Shelly Siegel Me- sector was at minimum prema- year,"saidLushka."It'sbeen morial Scholarship, endowed by companies. Friday's (23) afternoon meeting, ture. quite a year, full of big surprises, Milton and John Salstone of M.S. held on the first day of NARM's Chaired by Motown Records' there'll be no more of those for Distributing. The new "gold en- Mike Lushka, the session began the rest of the year." dowment fund" was established 21st annual gathering, saw the withcomments fromProgress by Bob Austin and Sid Parnes, and meeting room inthe Diplomat Goldman Remarks will be called the Record World Goldman's address sought to Scholarship. NARMAwards (Continued on page 3) explain why suchexpectations Individualscholarshipdonors named best selling album by a wereprudent,examiningkey Fever" topping the winners, gar- indie-to-branch shiftsin light of for 1979 are Roy Imber of Elroy nering awards for best selling al- male country artist; "Let's Keep Enterprises, MichaelAdlerof It That Way" (Capitol) by Anne each label's management views, bum, best selling soundtrack, and rather than any blanket dissatis- Scorpio Music Distributors, Mol- best selling hit single for "Stayin' Murray, best selling album by a James, faction with independent distri- lie, StuartandBurton Alive" by The Bee Gees. Robertfemale country artist; The Statler Schwartz of Schwartz Bros., and bution itself. From A&M's over- Stigwood, RSO chairman, re- Brothers (Mercury), named best Polygram Corp. head burdensafterits post - ceivedthe NARMpresidental selling country group; "Suite For The 18 scholarshiprecipients award for executive achievement, Flute and Jazz Piano" (Columbia) Frampton move to a hybrid indie- for this year are Kelly Ames, Ter- branch system, to ABC's decision whiletheBee Gees won the by Jean-Pierre Ram pal and Claude re Haute, Indiana; Bradley Axan, presidentialawardforcreative Bolling, best selling classical al- "not to leave independent dis- Sepulveda,California;Margaret achievement. bum; "A Wild and Crazy Guy" tribution,but leave therecord Clowry, N. Hollywood, California; Midway through the ceremo- (Warner Bros.) by Steve Martin, business," Goldman asserted in - Anita DiLillo, Melrose Park,Illi- nies, though, the round of silvernamed best selling comedy al- dies remain unsurpassed in their nois; Arthur Hein, Woodside, New awardbowlpresentationswas bum; The Commodores' "Natural ability to extract high volume hits York; Anne Kleiman, Middle Vill- suspended as NARM unveiled a High" (Motown), best selling al--but continued market strength age, New York; Sue Lalich, Chi- new public service award, pre- bum by a black group; "Live and would depend on more aggres- cago,Illinois;Edwina Loy,Ste- sented by Harry Chapin (Elektra) More"(Casablanca)by Donna sive marketing capability, one of phens City, Virginia; Diane Mark - the key goals of Goldman's pro- off, Los Angeles, California; Mi- and newly -appointed NARM Summer, which garnered awards president Barrie Bergman. Named for both best-selling album by a posed adoption of formal distri- chael Mazowiecki, Woodside, as the first recipient of the award black female artist and best-sell- bution contracts that would de- New York; Debra Minghini, Win- lineate and extend incentives be- chester, Virginia; Rabin Resnick, was veteran singer, instrumental- ing album by a female artist, the ist, songwriter and social activist latter shared in a tie vote with tween label and distributor, seek- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Darin Pete Seeger. Seeger-whose pre- Barbra Streisand for her "Great- ing the longer term guarantees Ridgway, Terre Haute,Indiana; eminence in the folk music world est Hits, Vol. II" (Columbia). and mutual commitments that he Rebecca Roberts, Ft. Leavenworth, since the 1940s has been offset Best selling album by a black viewed as essential to a revamped Kansas; Glenn Schmitt, Terre by media blacklisting and a low male artist was George Benson's relationship. Haute, Indiana; Joy Sobeck, Mon- Undercapitalization would roe, Connecticut; Marie Valmores, recordingprofileinthe past "Weekend In L. A."(Warner two decades - was recognizedBros.), while best selling Broad- emerge in Goldman's comments Santa Maria, California; and Jean and those of retailers, as well as Weille, New York, New York. through a $100,000 -plus donation waycastalbum was"Annie" to the Hudson River environmen- (Columbia). Named best selling indelegate responses here and tal project he heads. jazz album was Chuck Mangi- throughout the convention's in- 1812, Variety Win A genuinely overwhelmed See- one's "Feels So Good" (A&M); formal chatter. ger rewarded this burst of gener- best selling children's album was Joe Simone likewise saw a heal- Radio Adv. Awards osity from an industry that has "Sesame StreetFever" (Sesame thier future than the swan song By FRANN ALTMAN paidlittleattentioninrecent St.) by The Muppets and Robin mood implied, but also urged a a HOLLYWOOD, FLA. - In the years by inviting delegates to sing Gibb. new level of cooperation between Sunday morning (25) NARM gen- along as he performed one of his Other winners were Foreign- labelsanddistributors."It's a eral business session, the first ses- signaturetunes,"This Land Is er's "Double Vision"(Atlantic), good time to reflect on the rela- sion fully devoted to radio, Miles Your Land," written by his former named best selling album by a tionship we have," he said, recall- David, president, Radio Advertis- partner in the Almanac Singers, group; Meat Loaf, the Cars, Gerry ing a marketplacesupporting ing Bureau (RAB) announced the the late Woody Guthrie. Rafferty and Toto, who shared three or four profitable indies in two first place winners honoring Chapin said donations thus farthe best honors for best selling many major markets as it existed the most effective and creative exceed $100,000, and that he will album by a new artist for "Bat a decade ago, and the subsequent radio commercials by record re - be contacting other delegates forOut of Hell" (Epic), "The Cars" shift in indies' market challenges tai lers. additional contributions to See- (Elektra), "City To City" (United as rising competition compelled The co -winners, chosen from ger's drive to clean up national Artists)and "Toto"(Columbia) aggressive indies to offset losses 170 entries from retailers in mar- waterways. respectively; and Billy Joel, oflines to majors by building kets of every size, were Alan Dul- Other key NARM awards based named as winner for best selling largerterritories and more so- berger, president, 1812 Overture on record sales included Willie album by a male artist for "The phisticated marketing capabilities. (Continued on page 22) Nelson's"Stardust"(Columbia), Stranger" (Columbia). (Continued on page 23)

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Bergman Elected NARM President Radio Awards (Continued from page 3) (Continued from page 21) Also touted as a major prioritythem a new push for market ex- Stores, a five -store chain in the among NARM's broadened sched- pop mainstream emphasis of this pansion via special merchandising Milwaukee and Madison, Wiscon- ule of activitiesisa new storedisplays designed forNARM and past gatherings. and sinarea and Joseph Goldberg, managercertification program Friday'sregularsessionalso expected to be employed in mall president, Variety Records, a six - that will be implemented during installations. saw three board members retire Cohen also said store chain operation in Washing- 1979,involving a five-day training NARM after serving six -year terms,in- would be probing ways to ton D.C. course.A textbookthat will serve recognize the industry's respon- cluding Daniel Heilicher of Ad- The awards,precededby a vance -Carter, Jay Jacobs of Knox as the basis for that program issiveness to socialissues. Noting currently in preparation. montage of selected radio spots, RecordRack Co., and George how other entertainment media NARM's recordingindustry in- andindustries, were suggested by RAB, accord- Souvall,AltaDistributing,all suchasprofes- dex, a publication indexing trade ing to a release by David, "be- three former presidents of NARM. sionalsports, feature their own and consumer print articles on in- stars in public service advertising, causeithas worked for other Newly elected to the NARMdustrytopics, wascompletedhe said NARM would seek to con- industries. As examples of stimu- board of directors are Music Plusearlier, and is now being distrib-frontsocialissues on a public lating radio advertising are heard president Lou Fogelman, Calvinuted to members. Cohen said the scale,especiallyinthose areas within an industry, all of the in- Simpson of Simpson's Wholesale,organization also plans to beginoften related to the music life- dustry's radio advertising will be and Pickwick International presi-reprintingselectedarticlesfor style. sharper." David went on to say, dent Chuck Smith. member use. OtherNARMprogram revisions "If your advertising works 20 per- Continuing on the board dur- Also planned isan internshipwillincludedistributionofits centbetter,it'sas though you ing the coming year are John programcurently in develop- newsletter on a monthly basis, discovered 20 percent more dol- Cohen; outgoing secretary John ment, which will seek to promote rather than the infrequent sched- lars." Marmaduke of Western Merchan-existing scholastic curricula per-ule followed in the past; earlier David added, "Both record re- disers, who asumes the treasurer's tinent to recording industry career delivery ofNARM'sannualre- tailers were audio thinkers, effec- post; outgoing treasurer Josephdevelopment, as well as providesearch survey; utilization of an in- tive and innovative radio adver- Simone of Progress Record Dis- job opportunities. dependent consulting firm for as- tisers who talked to the record tributors, who will now serve as A membership maintenance sistanceinamassing andinter- customerinthelanguage and vice president of the board; Leib-program will begin following thepreting trade statistics; develop- style of marketplace." erman Enterprises' Harold Oki- convention,Cohenadded,in- ment of an industry -wide group Judges of the contest included naw,namedsecretarytothe cluding a call -out program aimed insuranceplan;and continued J.B. Carmicle, general manager, board; and David Siebert of Sie- atcurrentmembers.Delegates emphasis on amortizing the in- east coast Cash Box, Douglas Hall, berts, Inc. will be queried on their response creased cost structure of NARM's radio Billboard; The Friday meeting also sawto this year's convention program, expandedconventionprogram- HalJackson,PD WBLS/WLIB; Joe Cohen outline key goals dur-as well as to overall organization ming through ancillary exposure FredLief, VP McCann-Erickson, ing the year, including supportactivities. of films and presentations in sub- Neil McIntyre, radio director, Rec- for a formal bar coding imple- Institutional programs are also sequentregionalmeetings and ord World and Jim Tyrrell,re- mentation resolution that wouldbeing developed, principal amongother vehicles. cording industry executive. beformallyunveiledMonday (see separate story),a drive to curb saleofpromotionalor Rack Meeting Stresses Visibility "white label" merchandise, de- By FRANN ALTMAN a following. Geigle stressed rack frequency-as it was pointed out velopment of retail merchandis-MI HOLLYWOOD, FLA.-In the jobbers'responsibilitiestothe a rack jobber should call on his ing support to enhance the Gram- openingrackjobbersmeeting chain stores and explained that accounts atleast three times a my Awards and other industry held Friday (23), which kicked off"while he examines other stores' month-Geiglereplied,"It's a award programs as sales builders, the 21st NARM convention, mass pricing in each marketplace, tough job to realize as the turn- and an extension of NARM's suc- merchandisers and rack jobbers Wardsstores"can'taffordto over of our personnel in the rec- cessful regional meetings sched- alike called for higher retail visi- meet the prices in head shops, but ord departments is the same as in ule. bility through greater communi- stayin competition with Sears, the rack jobbing end." He added Cohenreportedthatmajor cation, education and cooperation Penney's and K -Marts." that Wards planstoopen 30 membership growth has followed with one another,as wellas Siebert recognized a need to stores per year starting in1980. NARM's 1978 regionals, drawing stronger support from manufac- improve service to stores as well Communication 1700 attendees to18 meetings. turers. asfor more supervisioninthe Silverman expressed the need training of sales people, maintain- During the coming year, he pro- Themeeting,titled "How I to bring more rack retail accounts jected an expanded program cov- Learned to Stop Worrying About ing store appearance (fixtures) in- to the conventions and educating ering 23 separate meetings would My Gross Profit and Learned to ventory control instore as well as them adding that it was also "im- draw an estimated 2300 people, Love the Rack Jobber" chaired by in the warehouses, and replenish- portant for the manufacturers to and would continue to be offered Sydney Silverman,UnitedRec- ment of stock. A promotional and be in touch with the major rack toprospective members at no ords and Tape Industries, brought advertising department should be retailers." charge. out the interdependence of the utilized."Theconcern," said Geigle added that he "wants to Since assuming thefull-time rack jobber and mass merchan- Siebert, "is not to lose customers have the big albums the same duties of his post, Cohen says the diserasdiscussed by speakers to another outlet as well as thetime as Musicland has it" and that industry losing the customer over- original membership base of David Siebert of Siebert's, Inc. a hehasn't"receivedcallsfrom all."He continued, "Therack 325 participating companies has division of the Handleman Com- somemanufacturerslately, so swelled to about 465 companies. pany, and Albert Geigle, of Mont- jobber should show the account-communication is needed." A new push for international rep- gomery Ward. ants how to use the funds avail- Silverman agreed greater com- resentationthis year drew 100 Geigle's presentation outlined able .. . gearing part of the pro- munication is needed while Sie- delegates, representing 41 firmsthe role of chain stores,citing motion budget toin-storedis- bert stressed the need for "mutual from around the world; Cohen re- Wards as the principal example, plays." cooperation; that the stores portedthepushforoverseas and recounted their reason for In reply to a question from theshould supervise their own de- membership and influence would working with rack jobbers as one audience as to the maintainance partments then go the rack job - continue. of high profitability which builds of input into the store with any (Continued on page 24)

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Talent, Technology Highlight '79 NARM Meet Distributors Panel (Continued from page 20) Stan Marshall, VP, sales,Elektra and Natalie Cole (Capitol), who (Continued from page 21) tainment, Lieberman Enterprises' Asylum Records. closed the entertainment sched- Simone's only specific response Harold Okinaw, Pickwick chief Scheduledentertainerswere ule with her show at the awards to recent label switches alluded to Chuck Smith and CBS Records'joined during the convention by banquet. the MCA purchase of ABC Rec- marketing head Paul Smith par-various labelacts attending the Underscoring the new market ords, and theensuing dispute ticipating. meet. Performing Friday was clout for disco product was Casa- over returns processing and prod- Video Sales George Benson, while Andy Gibb blanca Records, who hosted Sun- uct liability. "One of the distaste- The added business promised (RSO) was headliner for Satur-day night's disco party, capped by ful things, in my mind, was that we were left to clean the streets fromvideosoftwaresales,as day's scholarship awards dinner, a performance by the Village Peo- well as the overlap in audio and where he was joined onstage by ple. when there was no one else video technologies arising from Olivia Newton -John and The Bee Label a/v presentations were around to take the responsibility," digital information systems, sur- Gees, as well as Bee Gees co-given by WEA, Inc.,Polygram, he said, while noting MCA had faced during two Sunday (25) ses- producer Albhy Galuten, duringCapitol, CBS Records and MCA, since agreed to honor returns. sions and a Monday afternoon the encore. Inc. Floor commentary from dele- presentation by MCA, Inc., which Also performing were Lou Rawls Additionalcoverageofthis gatesevincedbothagreement used its new DiscoVision video- (Philadelphia International); Wil- year's convention continues else- and greater pessimism, with in - disc, rather than professional vi- lie Nelson, who was joined on-where in this edition of RW, and dies bemoaning chronic collec- deotape, to screen forthcoming stage by Leon Russell (Paradise); will conclude in next week's is- tion problems and the incursion MCA Records and Infinity Recordsduring Monday's CMA luncheon; sue. of diversified distributors with re- product. tail interests. Although Norman Glenn, VP of Cash flow problems were a ma- programs and marketing for MCA Retailers Mull Training, Soft Sales jor issue, with California Record' DiscoVision, Inc., offered no new (Continued from page 20) ofthatrack jobbing netinits Distributors's George Hocutt as- data on market delivery of the Panelists disagreed as well over original from as Heilicher Bros., serting the major threat to indie system during Sunday's luncheon what constituted prime attributes Amos Heilicher, turned the ses- vitalityrestedinthebranch's address, the disco itself made a inmiddle management candi- sion'sattention away fromin- greater clout "to establish and dramatic impact during the Mon- dates, and how to motivate staff. ternal store management to the enforce credit collectionrules" day screening in the Cafe Cristal, Hartstone criticized the tendency current market and the growing with retail accounts. For indies, where Glenn demonstrated theon the part of many retail chains pessimism he perceivedinthe saidHocutt, "We sell him ac- unit's capabilities, including pro- to select new staffers on the basis industry at large. cording to terms, and then when gram searchfunctions,multi- oftheir musical enthusiasm, Heilicher it's time to collect, the retailer channel audio track, and freeze rather than their business acu- Beginning by minimizing his changes terms on us. . . frame ability. men. own grasp of the marketplace, "If we cannot pay our bills ac- Retail, distribution and manu- Responsibilities and noting his absence from ac- cording to terms, unless we solve facturer reps alike were vocal in Managers' store hours and re- tive music business ventures since thosecollections,we'reallin their enthusiasmforthebasic sponsibilities were also scrutin- Pickwick's assimilation of its rack trouble," he concluded. technology at hand - which ized, with Hartstone and Solomon division, Heilicher then character- Motown's Lushka held that the shares the basic digitalstorage againrepresentingthediscus- ized recent quarters' business as resulting credit problems were concepts now reaching the pro- sion's opposite extremes. Whilesoft, "at best flat," a pronounce- central in manufacturer dissatis- fessional audio marketplace - if Solomon said his own philosophy ment that would be seconded not faction."It'seconomically un- more guarded withrespect to held, "The best way to motivate only from the dais, but through- sound to pay for distribution in short-term market prospects. them is to get them involved, and out the five days of NARM. every market," he told delegates Other Events keep them involved" by delegat- Russ Solomon responded by when queried on the trend to- Other key scheduled events in- ing as much responsibility as pos- suggesting, "First of all, the last ward awarding larger territories cluded Friday'sregular sessions sible to clerks as well as storefew months there hasn't been to a single indie instead of sev- for retailers,rack jobbers, one - managers,themoreskeptical that much in the way of superstar eralregionstoseveraldistrib- stop distributors and indiedis- Hartstone wondered whether pay product." Solomon saw more than utorsintherespectiveareas. tributors. levels and career goals at the low- the recent dearth of big volume"That's been proven," he said of Sunday morning's breakfast est levelsin fact precluded the guaranteesbehindthemarket the damage created by payment session on video software mer- likelihood of many top manage- malaise. Although he would later lapses and the general strain on chandising, as chaired by NARM's ment candidates emerging from qualify the slump as "not really effectiveness. Some indies "aren't DavidGrossman, saw retailer those sectors of personnel. all that bad," suggesting more ag- paying the staff that much, the Stuart Mintz of Record Rendez- Incentives gressive merchandising before re- turnover's higher, and merchan- vous and videocassestte distribu- In practice, Solomon's method sorting to dire predictions, he did dising support is inadequate." tors Andre Blay of Magnetic Vi- also offsets what the Tower chief feel, "We're in a kind of curious Simone held that building up deo Corp. and Jeff Tuckman of sees as retailers' inadequate sal- time right now .. .It's a bit like cash flow and restoring adequate Video Unlimited -Sound Unlimited arying through such incentives as the '50s-there's a certain leth- marketing capability required discussing the current availabili- employee product discounts and argy. I think the most critical both distributors and labels to ty of prerecorded video titles and 'loans' - product placed on thething we're dealing withisin- develop consistent releases. theprobable rate ofmarket employee's account and returned flation." "Product flowiscrucial to col- growth in terms of record/tapewithin a 10 -day period-as well Paraphernalia lectibles," he stated. "The only retailers' future involvement. as any extra store DJ copies. Retailers carried the session to- way you can get constantly paid Other key scheduled events in- From the floor, retailers quer- ward other hazards. Asked toas a distributor is to make damn cludedFriday's regular sessions ied the panel on those views, and comment on the implications of sure you stay hot." forretailers, rack jobbers, one- began considering the more gen- a recentmunicipalordinance Still, Goldman and his partners stops and independent distribu- eralissue of balancing product passed in Lakewood, California, on the panel all subscribed to the tors, as well as Monday's screen- enthusiasm and business manage- prohibiting sale of paraphernalia idea that current market problems ing of another NARM presenta- ment skills. such as rolling papers, roach clips could force a more efficient mode tion,anaudio/visual tome on But former Pickwick rack divi- et al, Hartstone reported on the of doing business for distributors storemerchandising hostedby sion chief, and co-founder/owner (Continued on page 24) and labels.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com At NARM '79...

USHKA SIMONE

The NARM convention in Hollywood, Florida drew 2200 people last week. Among the Handleman Company; (third row) George Souvall of Alta Distributing, John Marmaduke more notable participants (top row, from left): Stan Cornyn of Warner Brothers Records, of Western Merchandisers, Barrie Bergman and Joe Cohen; David Rachman, professor keynote speaker; speaker Elliot Goldman of Arista Records, panel chairman Mike Lushka of marketing, Baruch University, Jerry Adams of Harmony House, Leon Hartstone of of Motown Records, and speaker Joe Simone of Progress Record Distributors; outgoing the Wherehouse, Russell Solomon of Tower Record Stores and Scott Young of Pickwick; NARM president John Cohen of Disc Records; NARM executive vice president Joe Cohen, Olivia Newton -John, Bob Austin, Stan Silverman of the NARM staff and Mr. and Mrs. George Benson, who performed at the convention, and Mo Ostin of Warner Brothers; Glen Campbell; newly -elected NARM board member Calvin Simpson's Wholesale; (second row) Barry Gibb, Robert Stigwood of RSO Records accepting the NARM presi- (fourth row) David Lieberman of Lieberman Enterprises with automated friend; Maurice, dential award, John Cohen and incoming NARM president Barrie Bergman of Record Robin, Barry and Andy Gibb on stage; Robert Stigwood and various artists; impromptu Bar; Joe Cohen, Andy Gibb and Al Coury of RSO; Barry Gibb, RW publisher Bob vocalizing at the Saturday night gala. Austin and Maurice Gibb; Joe Cohen, Henry Droz of WEA and John Kaplan of the Rack Meeting (Continued from page 22) Retailers Panel (Continued from page 23) ber if he is late in deliveries." Eric Paulson, of Pickwick Dis- ness. When Jay Jacobs, Knox Records tributors, spoke from the audi- ruling's impact on his two Lake- Rack Company, threw out a ques- ence on the subject of in-store Catalogue wood units. tion to the three panelists as to displays adding that his company Siebert, who labeled records as Paraphernalia Withdrawn their markets' tape sales, Geigle "has field people who specialize an impulse item, emphasized that "In Lakewood, we've with- said he saw "cassette sales as go- often on a local basis." He con- the importance of locating the drawnall paraphernaliafrom ing to be even bigger than they tinued to add that "manufacturers record department somewhere in thosestores,"said Hartstone. are. The equipment will be cas- will do custom display aidsif the store with good visibility to"We have an opinion from the sette this year." He also looked to needed." theconsumer. He addedthat attorneygeneralofCalifornia, the blank Beta and VHS video "catalogue is going to be very im- who said 'yes' [to the legality of tapes as the coming things, al- Visibility portant in 1979." sale]; we have the opinion of though theyarenotpresently ExplainingthatWard'scus- Geiglestatedhe wantedto Lakewood, which is 'no.' " Grow- stocked in Wards. tomers are aware of location of a know if a "manufacturer is push- ing conservatism at local political More Display Material record and tape department ining an unknown artist as Wards levels could turn Lakewood's rul- Siebert stated thatit seemed the stores, in line with the theme can't afford to have it; they need inginto anincreasinglysticky manufacturers were gearing more of visibility, Geigle said, "We have the turnover" giving way to his precedentforretailersseeing of their display materials to the K -Tel and Ronco whch helps us next question, "are labels in bed sales of those items as an added retailers, as opposed to the mass to build up record sales." Many with the distributors?" margin -builder. "If you've got 10 merchandisers, and that his stores stores, on the other hand, must He added "Our business isn't stores, you may have 10 prob- could use more materials for dis- rely solely on their own advertis- too bad. We've had 11 years of lems on your hands," he con- plays. ing efforts for consumer aware- increases." cluded.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Babys at 'MMS The Coast

By SAMUEL GRAHAM and SAM SUTHERLAND SAY GOODBYE TO HOLLYWOOD-Florida, that is. And after five nights and six days spent lurking in the corridors of The Diplomat, it's little wonder a sizeable proportion of NARM Convention delegates headed to the Bahamas, Puerto Rico and any number of other r&r out- posts instead of back to the office. As the largest NARM face-off yet, last week's convo yielded more than its share ofawkward moments as well as highlights. Consider the opening business session, where a split-screen NARM presentation themed to trade growth unintentionally scratched at the current re- turns problem by filling the screen with several of last year's more notorious product boomerangs. Old friends managed to forget each others' names, new delegates Chrysalis recordingartistThe Babys recently stopped by radiostation WMMS in developed glazed expressions beneath the audio-visual bombardment, Cleveland the day after opening for Alice Cooper at Richfield Coliseum. Pictured from and enemies sometimes satside -by -side on the meeting dais. As left are: Jonathan Cain, keyboardist; Ricky Phillips, bassist; Jim Sellers, Chrysalis field always, by mid -convention most reps had developed the NARM representative; John Waite, lead singer; Kid Leo, MD at WMMS; Dan Garflnkel, pro- Shimmy, a temporarily crippling optical spasm induced by constantly motion director at WMMS, and drummer Tony Brock. scanning the room for delegates one needs to see, and others one Atlantic Ups Sudakoff hopes not to. CTI Promotions Disco made itto prime time, but rock'n'roll was still down in NEW YORK - Rick Sudakoff, the mix. Appointments Set former Atlanticlocal promotion With the usual blend of cynicism and pie -eyed enthusiasm charac- NEW YORK-CTI Records chair- representative in Chicago, has terizing convention gossip and speeches, it should be noted that at man Creed Taylor and president been promoted to midwest re- least one scheduled address offered the unlikely experience of a lump Jerald Wagner have announcedgional pop promotiondirector. in the throat during an otherwise biz -oriented session. WB's Stan promotions in key areas. The announcement was made byCornyn clearly felt like Daniel staring down a den-ful of lions during Neal Pozner is now CTI's artAtlantic vice president, national Saturday's keynote, but he continued a provocative line of investiga- director. Pozner has been a con- promotion VinceFaraci.Inhis tion by challenging the trade to restore its aesthetic potency, not just sultant designer to Warner Pub- new position, Sudakoff reports di- its profit margins. With his comments splashed all over this and other lishing and CBS Broadcasting. rectly to director of field opera- trades, we won't attempt a recap-but those unable to attend the is now assistant Terry Shands tions Sam Kaiser, who is based in NARM marathon are urged to scan that address and considerits art director. Shands has been with New York. with CTI for the past 21/2 years. prudence. Background Finally, to those delegates we missed: "Got in Thursday, stayed at Cynthia Lane, another 21/2 year veteran with CTI, is now the com- Sudakoff beganhis careerin the Riviera Motel, had a great time, left Wednesday ..." BITS AND PIECES: Even as the Doobie Brothers are riding high on secondaryandcollege the music business in1976,work- pany's "Minute By Minute," their most successful album in a long while, two promotion liaison. Lane moves up ingfor MS Distributors.From from her position as assistant to February through May of1977he members have announced their departures from the group. Drummer John Hartman, one of the original Doobies, will be pursuing his inter- the president. was midwest regional promotion Mary Ann Hall moves over to representativeforSpringboard est in veterinary medicine-not quite what you'd expect from a guy Records, following which he was whose b:g moment onstage was accompanied by flaming drumsticks, the assistant to the president spot. apparently been involved Hall formerly handled mechanical MCA Records' local Chicago pro- a giant gong and dry ice, but Hartman has royalties for CTI. motion rep from May -December in raising Arabian horses for some time-while guitarist Jeff Baxter, Mel Fields is now in charge ofof that year. He joined Atlantic who joined the band after hs stint with Steely Dan, will be devoting as 1978'sBliss Band album). the royalty department. RecordsinJanuary of1978 more time to his production efforts (such as Amy Roslyn, new to CTI, is ex- local promotion representative, a In any case, the Doobies are once again a quartet (as they were attheir ecutive assistant to Creed Taylor. position he has held until this new inception nine years ago), although "several sidemen," as yet un- Roslyn is the company's liaison to promotion. (Continued on page 64) artists and musicians and is act- ing as professional manager forMCA Taps Six Scotti Bros. Planning Session CTI's two publishing companies: Char -Liz Music (BMI) and Three For Promo Posts Brothers Music (ASCAP). LOS ANGELES-Larry King, vice president of promotion for MCA Keay Joins CBS Records, has announced the ap- NEW YORK - Arnold Levine, pointments of six to the position vice president, advertising crea-of local promotion managers for tive services, CBS Records, has an- the label. nouncedtheappointmentof Duties Sandy Keay to director, film and video tape production, CBS Rec- Dining MCA from ABC Records ords. areFredZaehler,Seattle;Dan In her new capacity, Keay willMooney, Denver; and Sam Calle, beresponsibleforsupervisingMinneapolis. filmand video productionfor Joining MCA from ABC Records CBS Records' TV commercial and Roger Ramsey. He, most recently did local promotion in Houston promotionalmaterial including The principal executives of the Scotti Brothers Records label (distributed worldwide by in-store, in -concert and local pro- for Mercury Records. Atlantic Records) journeyed from their Los Angeles base to New York recently to meet motions for tour support. She will In Philadelphia, George Collier with Atlantic Records personnel. The discussions focused on Scotti Brothers' plans for report directly to Carolee Shep- comes to MCA from AristaRec- 1979, including current and upcoming album and single releases. A prime topic on the ords where he held a similar po- agenda was the extensive campaign created in support of the debut album from "Iron - ard, creative director, advertising horse," the new group lead by Randy Bachman and his partner Tom Sparks. The first creative services, CBS Records. sition. single from the album is "Sweet Lui-Louise." Shown getting down to business in New Keay comes to CBS Records Finally, Patti Martin joins MCA York are, from left: promotion president Ben Scotti, Atlantic president Jerry Greenberg, from EUE/Screen Gems, where from G100 radio in Mobile, Ala- Scotti Brother.; Records general manager Johnny Musso, Atlantic west coast a/kr director she was a producer. bama. 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Down in the Boondocks: 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111/11111111111111111111111111111111111 Radio Replay Small -Market Radio Tries to Compete By NEILMcINTYRE By NEIL McINTYRE IM NEW YORK - At the recent in Portsmouth, Ohio. Redd's sta- MI The talk of the National Association of Broad- RW radio and retail seminar in tion is a 1000 -watt daytimer that casters Convention, held in Dallas last week, was Cincinnati, many of the smaller programs top 40 contemporary. the proposals for deregulation of the FCC rules. market radio stations and sec- "Everybody at the station gets The hope of many of the broadcasters was that at ondaries were represented. The alongrealwell,"Redd said. least there would be a cutback on the amount of programdirectorinasmaller "We're a small group of people paperwork currently required in license renewals. market has some of the same and wetalktoeachother, The amount of time spent on ascertainments is too problems of those in the major there's no need to write any much of a burden, and some broadcasters wanted market, including suffering from memos, to get something done." iteliminated completely.President Carter ad- not having enough money to do WHOM radio is locatedin dressed the group prior to returning to Washing- promotions, plus long hours, and Hamilton, Ohio, andisin the ton to conduct the peace treaty signings. low pay. shadow of Cincinnati, with over The ABC Network took the opportunity of the gathering toan- In some cases the program di- 20 out-of-town signals penetrat- nounce that the FM network has signed rock performers for radio spe- rector is the morning man, copy ing the market. Program director cials; they include Steve Miller, Peter Frampton, Boz Scaggs, Eagles, writer, production director, pro- Joe London has been in the mar- Foreigner, and Chicago. The ABC entertainment network will feature motion manager, news director, ket for over six years, back when a special with Barbra Streisand. and once in awhile is called upon the station started to mean some- Jerry Rodgers, program director of WSGA/Savannah, commentedon to fix the transmitter. thing, and when advertisers the reaction to his RW Guestword (3/24): "I gota lot of calls, espe- There are advantages to work- didn't consider Hamilton a mar- cially from record guys. It was amazing. Inoticed my calls during the ing in the smaller market-"You ket, just a town outside of Cin- music meetings were not quite as heavy this week. That's one of the have a lot more creative possi- cinnati. things I pointed out in the Guestword that botheredus. A number of bilities,you'reabletoutilize A lot has changed in six years, guys called up and said now I know how to get a record on 'SGA." your ideas, without going "you're less afraid to gamble, be- MOVES: Sam Weaver leaves KSLQ/St. Louis to become PD at through alotof departmental cause you don't have 20 guys sit- redtape," commented Nelson ting there watching your every WDIA/Memphis . . . Steve King doing mornings at WDAI/Chicago from WBBM-FM... The Motor City has had a few changes this week Redd, program director of WIOI (Continued on page 27) with Joe Krause leaving WABX as MD to become PD at WWCK/Flint. / "%,"' / .,' 4' 0%, z ..,,-,,,,,;./7,-7 ,7,,, Jack Hood leaves WJR to do mornings at WKLO/Louisville. .. Lynn Lotkowictz is the new programming assistant to Jan Jeffries at WLCY/ Tampa, from Q105. .. WZMF/Milwaukee has changed their format from album rock to easy listening. Mike Wolf, the station's PD, is look- ing for something new for himself. Wolf has been at the station for over four years. Contact Mike at (414) 246-4397.. . Neil Monastersky has left WPDH/Poughkeepsie and is looking; Phone (914) 354-2059... Jonathan Fricke has been promoted to operations manager at WSAI/ Cincinnati, from PD . Dan Vallie at 92Q/Nashville is looking a pro- duction person . . . Portia at RW west reports: Mike Phillips has re- signed as PD at KGW/Portland... John Shomby joins KMJK/Portland from KXX-106/Birmingham . . . Gloria Johnson leaves KSFX/San Fran- cisco as PD . . . Send your moves, changes, and station pictures to either Portia at RW west or in the east to Neil (Yankees) McIntyre. SYNDIE NEWS: Drake-Chenault introduces a three hour weekly countdown show. The Weekly Top 30 will feature the popular music list as tabulated by Drake-Chenault from the combination of trade chart data. For more information phone (213) 883-7400... The com- pany has also introduced a Big Band format . . . PH Factor has ap- pointed Steve Adler to the new post of director of sales and marketing. Dan Carlisle will be the host for "Rama Lama," a new weekly show for AOR stations, described as the "the Sixty Minutes of rock." "Rama Lama" appeals to the lifestyles of the 18-34 year old crowd. For more information contact either Dave Prince or Jim Hampton at (213) 467- 5111 ... Westwood One has placed the Great American Radio Show on over 150 radio stations, and has introduced a squawk line for people to call in on to help the show respond to callers from all over the country. The host of the program is Mike Harrison. The best promotions are those that pay off on the air or draw atten- tion to the radio programming. Sometimes, in an effort to be involved with the public, or to get an in -person audience reaction, this ex- perience should exist for the reward: more radio listeners. The outside promotions that stations do will give the public the feeling that there's fr-cora-; uoi-zu? excitement that the people can see instead of just hear, bu if they don't listen because of the outside activity,ifit doesn't persuade people to find out more about the entertainment you have to offer on the radio, then you've wasted most of your time and that of the station (Continued on page 27) Ritilanigbt

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com RW Cincinnati Seminar Highlights

Record World's 18th Radio/Retail Seminar was held earlier this month in Cincinnati, left: Jim Seller of Chrysalis and Denton Marr, PD of WEBN; Vallone and Wally Buzz Ohio, with more than 100 industry members inattendance. Shown hereatthe ofBuzzard's NestRecords;(standing)BillScull,independent promotion,(around seminar and luncheon are, top row, from left: RW research director Mike Vallone table) Bob Long, PD of WCIN with his two sons and Everett Cook, WCIN air per- and radio director Neil McIntyre with Gary Guthrie, former PD of WAKY, Louisville; sonality; ,2W associate research director Doree Berg with WEBN air personality Curt Vallone with Don Simpson of Father's and Sun's; McIntyre with Tom Ownes, PD of Gary. Third row, from left: Neil McIntyre, Lee Fogel of MCA Records and Danny Engel WSAI-FM, RW marketing director Jack Forsythe and Vallone; Vallone, Mike Perkins, of Lowery Music; some of the more than 100 in attendance; RW senior vicepresident/ PD of 92X and Bryan McIntyre, VP of Music WCOL/92X. Pictured second row, from managing editor Mike Sigman and senior VP west coast manager Spence Berland; Berland, Sigman, Vallone and Forsythe. Small Market Radio (Continued from page 26) move," London continued. "It istion's audience in a bigger city." want is aproblem," he con-of the major market pds have a great reward making a market But being out of the lineof tinued. "We're trying to developone, but their job is on the line out of Hamilton, against the big fire that can be created in rating a relationship with area concertif they don't get results from the big guys in Cincinnati.If you're wars in major markets where the promoters outside Portsmouth so money they spend." not localin your programming, rate cards are many times more that we can send some of our The training you get, whether then you're just one of the guysdependant on thelatestrating listeners to rock concerts." you likeit or not, in the smaller on the dial, you have to constant- book, still has its problems. One Having enough money to do markets and secondaries, are what many would refer to as pay- ly locally identifywithyour problemissimply "having the all the things you'd like to in pro- town." budget to be able to afford good moting the radio stationisalso ing your dues, but some of the Dave Bishop, program directorannouncers and keep them. We a problem for WCOL's Bishop. most successful program direc- of WCOL inColumbus, Ohio, have had a number of people"I'dlike to have my own pro- tors started out in the Hamiltons, hasn't worked in a major market, leave for more money: it's hard gramming budget, Ibelieve many Portsmouths, and Columbuses. butsomedaywouldliketo. to compete salary -wise with Buf- Bishop has been with WCOL for falo,Memphis, and Detroit," (Continued from page 26) over five years, both as music di- London said. Radio Replay rectorandpd.'Iassumethe The problem for WI01 in Ports- personnel. The radio stations that are the leaders in the market don't pressures that I'm under are no- mouth isrecordservice.Redd have the same concerns as the challengers. The leader is building on where near those of program di- said, "The service is slow, so we an already successful past and trying to insure the future by being out- rectorsina major market.In have a tradeout with a local rec- going. As many stations start to plan their activities to give their staff Columbus a tenth of a point in ord store, they have a great selec- the maximum effort to increase listeners in the spring book, it's a good the ratings doesn't have the value tion, but sometimes on hot rec- thing to keep in mind that adding audience to the radio station is the that it would have in New York." ords we have towait two or main objective. Bishop commented he felt more three weeks for the store to get A TELEVISION HERO IS GONE: Al Hodge was one of the first TV in touch with the people in his in." spacemen, as he played the part of Captain Video. For those of us that area, and that he didn't believe "Having enough money to do watched him in the early days of the tube, we were all members of he would be "as close to his sta- as many of the promotions as you the Video Rangers. Hodge was 67 when he died.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com music off the top. In the chart, then, are listed fifty offerings which in Record World are the very best of a more and more crowded field, tried, tested and found true by the best deejays and most aware dancers in America. Anybody wanna party? HEADLINERS: Inescapably, the release most assured of commercial success this week is Village People's fourth, in less than two years, "Go West" (Casablanca). The cover artisjust perfect: the group, C following their indefatigable touring, is taking a rest in the tropics, toasting the several million who will doubtless buy the album. This consciousness of crossover has noticeably tamed lyrical content from the subversion of "San Francisco" and the subtle mind games that Disco File characterized all of "Cruisin'." Surprisingly, it's also affected produc- (A weekly report on current and upcoming discotheque breakouts) tion: lack of attention to break construction takes some dance edge By BRIAN CHIN off much of the album as far as club play goes. It's likely, ofcourse, This week, the DISCO FILE chart expands to fifty positions, nearly that simple recognition of the group will evoke enthusiastic reaction, tripling its length of only six monthts ago. This indicates, of course, and although the slightly different disco disc remixes of "In the a market size that few of us foresaw (God knows it amazes me at this Navy" and "Manhattan Woman" turn out to be the most effective of moment), especially remembering the first disco trade charts, which Village People's new music, the album will surely becomea long-term counted ten local hits on seven-inch singles. Now, the chart ranks staple for some. Personal favorites:"I Wanna Shake Your Hand" fifty records, not necessarily albums, which have been active club fol- (4:41), which deserves remix and lengthening and is a song for the lowings and are entitled to serious radio and retail attention. The chart dance bars if ever there was one: "You've got to kick your complex... also bears out the implication that disco is indeed the international I wanna be your friend." "Citizens of the World" (5:40) is humble pop music of its time, in the variety of origin, sound and conception social commentary that echoes thebrassintroof "Workin' and among its listings. And just as the sound of disco has diversified, so Slavin'," thereby borrowing from Midnight Rhythm what thatgroup has its marketing and demographics. The sudden advent of disco radio did not borrow from Village People. Take your pick: Victor Willis and the growing willingness of rock artirsts to attempt disco, in effect, is singing better than ever (note "Citizens") and Gypsy Lane packs may very well be intrustions into the disco scene as it stood in the its usual wallop. We're well acquainted with the sound, but for most underground. But disco is no longer an underground and its versatility of the country, it'sstill fresh, spicy and outrageous. of appeal is affecting a crossection of people, not making them pas- Norman Whitfield's productions (Rose Royce, Undisputed Truth) sionate converts, but acclimatizing them to disco's particular sound. have held steadfastly to a particular funk orientation that is also famil- At this point, it's important to emphasize that, whether this wave of iar. Occasionally, though, it's exactly what we need, andas familiar as support levels off or rockets further upward, the disco "underground" his sound is,it's unique. Nytro's "Nytro Express," a Whitfield disco of informed audiences and trend -setting disc jockeys (the "avant- disc, timing a hefty 12:42, works similar ground to "Do Your Dance" garde," as our friend Vince Aletti is fond of calling them) can be de-and "You + Me = Love," and-be forewarned-burns with thesame pended upon to keep on dancing and to exercise taste and discrimi- sparse, white hot heat. An elemental arrangement of wahwah, cymbals nation that unfailingly skims the cream of an increasing amount of (Continued on page 39) DiscothequeHit Parade CRICKET CLUB/MIAMI (Listings are in alphabetical order, by title) DJ: GEORGE MILHET BROADWAY/CHICAGO DJ: TONY ALOIHA BANG A GONG-Witch Queen-Roadshow SECOND STORY/PHILADELPHIA TRAPEZE/PITTSBURGH DJ: BILLY KENNEDY DJ: BILL SANDOR BANG A GONG/IT'S ALL RIGHT NOW- BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER/DON'T Witch Queen-Roadshow GIVE IT UP/ONE OF THOSE SONGS- DANCER/DANCE TO DANCE-Gino Soccio- Warner/RFC (disco disc/Ip cut) BANG A GONG-Witch Queen-Roadshow BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER/DON'T Linda Clifford-Curtom (disco disc/Ip cuts) DISCO NIGHTS (ROCK FREAK)-GQ-Arista CRAZY/AFTER THE DANCE-Glass Family- GIVE IT UP-Linda Clifford-Curtom CLIMB/RUSHIN TO MEET YOU-Midnight DOIN' IT-Alma Faye-Casablanca (entire Ip) JDC (disco disc/lp cut) (disco disc/lp cut) Rhythm-Atlantic DON'T GIVE IT UP-Linda Clifford-Curtom DANCER-Gino Soccio-Warner/RFC DANCER/DANCE TO DANCE/VISITORS- DANCER/DANCE TO DANCE-Gino Soccio- (Ip cut) DANCE WITH YOU-Carrie Lucas-Solar Gino Soccio-Warner/RFC Warner/RFC (disco disc/lp cut) DOUBLE CROSS/LOVE THANG-First Choice- (disco disc/lp cut) Gold Mind (EVERYBODY) GET DANCIN'-Bombers- DANCE WITH YOU-Carrie Lucas-Solar FIRE NIGHT DANCE-Peter Jacques Band- West End DISCO NIGHTS (ROCK FREAK)-GQ-Arista Prelude (entire Ip) (disco disc/lp cut) EVERYBODY HERE MUST PARTY-Direct GREAT EXPECTATIONS-First Choice- (EVERYBODY) GET DANCIN'-Bombers- FORBIDDEN LOVE-Madleen Kane-WB Current-TEC Gold Mind West End I GOT MY MIND MADE UP (YOU CAN GET I GOT MY MIND MADE UP (YOU CAN GET FIRE NIGHT DANCE/WALKING ON MUSIC- HAPPINESS-Pointer Sisters-Planet IT GIRL)-Instant Funk-Salsoul IT GIRL)-Instant Funk-Salsoul HE'S THE GREATEST DANCER/WE ARE FAMILY Peter Jacques Band-Prelude KNOCK ON WOOD-Amii Stewart-Ariola -Sister Sledge-Cotillion KNOCK ON WOOD-Amii Stewart-Ariola FLY ME ON THE WINGS OF LOVE-Celi Bee LOVE IS THE ULTIMATE-Ultimate-Casablanca JAMMIN' AT THE DISCO-Philly Cream LET ME BE YOUR WOMAN-Linda Clifford- -APA MAKIN' IT-David Naughton-RSO Fantasy-WMOT Curtom (entire Ip) FORBIDDEN LOVE-Madleen Kane-WB KNOCK ON WOOD-Amii Stewart-Ariola MAKIN' IT-David Naughton-RSO HE'S THE GREATEST DANCER/WE ARE FAMILY MY BABY'S BABY-Liquid Gold-Parachute Sister Sledge-Cotillion MUSIC IS MY WAY OF LIFE/IT'S ALRIGHT NIGHT TIME FANTASY-Vicki Sue Robinson ROCK IT TO THE TOP/MIDNIGHT ENERGY- WITH ME/WHAT CHA DOING TO ME- I GOT MY MIND MADE UP (YOU CAN GET Mantus-SMI -RCA IT GIRL)-Instant Funk-Salsoul Patti Labelle-Epic (disco disc/Ip cut) PANIC-French Kiss-Polydor (Ip cut) TAKE ME HOME-Cher-Casablanca PARTY SONG-Sticky Fingers-Prelude (Ip cut) KEEP ON DANCIN'-Gary's Gang-Col SATURDAY NIGHT-T.Connection-Dash ROCK IT TO THE TOP-Mantus-SMI KNOCK ON WOOD-Amii Stewart-Ariola THERE BUT FOR THE GRACE OF GOD GO I- SHAKE YOUR BODY (DOWN TO THE TAKE ME HOME-Cher-Casablanca ONE MORE MINUTE/FILL MY LIFE WITH LOVE Machine-Hologram/RCA -St. Tropez-Butterfly GROUND)-Jacksons-Epic THERE BUT FOR THE GRACE OF GOD GO I- 7TH AVENUE -7th Avenue-AVI (entire Ip) WORK THAT BODY-Taana Gardner-West End THERE BUT FOR THE GRACE OF GOD GO I- Machine-Hologram/RCA Mahine-Hologram/RCA

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TITLE, ARTIST, Label, Number, (Distributing Label) 64 DISCO NIGHTS (ROCK FREAK) G.Q./Arista 0388 APR. MAR. WKS. ON 31 CHART 62 ROCK 'N' ROLL FANTASY BAD COMPANY/Swan Song 4 WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES 70119 (Atl) DOOBIE BROTHERS 57 60 STAY THE NIGHT FARAGHER BROS./Polydor 14533 7 Warner Bros. 8725 '11 58 51 SOUL MAN BLUES BROTHERS/Atlantic 3545 18 ID 76LOVE TAKES TIME ORLEANS/Infinity 50006 3

1 2 TRAGEDY BEE GEES/RSO 918 9 66HAPPINESS POINTER SISTERS/Planet 45902 (Elektra/ 3 3 I WILL SURVIVE GLORIA GAYNOR/Polydor 14508 15 Asylum) 6 MUSIC BOX DANCER FRANK MILLS/Polydor 14517 11 70 I:I 1131 IF LOVING YOU IS WRONG (I DON'T WANT TO BE RIGHT) U8 KNOCK ON WOOD AMII STEWART/Ariola 7736 10 BARBARA MANDRELL/MCA 12451 2 DA YA THINK I'M SEXY? ROD STEWART/Warner Bros. 8724 17 73 I NEED YOUR HELP BARRY MANILOW RAY STEVENS/ 7 7 LADY LITTLE RIVER BAND/Harvest 4667 (Capitol) 13 Warner Bros. 8785 8 5 YMCA VILLAGE PEOPLE/Casablanca 945 25 al 72 CRAZY LOVE THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND/Capricorn 9 9 SHAKE YOUR GROOVE THING PEACHES & HERB/Polydor/ 0320 MVP 14514 17 64 67 SATURDAY NIGHT, SUNDAY MORNING THELMA 10 10 HEAVEN KNOWS DONNA SUMMER WITH BROOKLYN HOUSTON/lamla 5429 (Motown) DREAMS/Casablanca 959 13 1321 71 ROLLER APRIL WINE/Capitol 4660 6 RI12 SULTANS OF SWING DIRE STRAITS/Warner Bros. 8736 9 66 68 SWEET LUI-LOUIS IRONHORSE/Scotti Bros. 406 (AtI) 4 16 HEART OF GLASS BLONDIE/Chrysalis 2295 8 75 DON'T YOU WRITE HER OFF McGUINN CLARK & HILLMAN/ 13 EVERY TIME I THINK OF YOU THE BABYS/Chrysalis 2279 15 111 Capitol 4693 3 22 I WANT YOUR LOVE CHIC/Atlantic 3557 9 68 49 SHAKE IT IAN MATTHEWS/Mushroom 7039 20 15 LIVIN' IT UP (FRIDAY NIGHT) BELL & JAMES/A&M 2069 11 W 69 50 HAVEN'T STOPPED DANCING YET GONZALEZ/Capitol 16 11 FIRE POINTER SISTERS/Planet 45901 (Elektra/Asylum) 21 4647 11 17 17 I JUST FALL IN LOVE AGAIN ANNE MURRAY/Capitol 4676 12 70 74 ELENA THE MARC TANNER BAND/Elektra 56003 4 20 STUMBLIN' IN SUZI QUATRO & CHRIS NORMAN/RSO 917 10 82 BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER LINDA CLIFFORD/ 25 SHAKE YOUR BODY (DOWN TO THE GROUND) JACKSONS/ Curtom/RSO 921 Epic 8 50656 12 79GET USED TO IT ROGER VOUDOURIS/Warner Bros. 8762 3 20 21 CRAZY LOVE POCO/MCA 12439 13 85 CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' AMERICA/American Intl. 700 EEI 26 HE'S THE GREATEST DANCER SISTER SLEDGE/Cotillion (Casablanca) 2 44245 (At)) 10 81 FEELIN' SATISFIED BOSTON/Epic 8 50677 22 18 BIG SHOT BILLY JOEL/Columbia 3 10913 9 ra 3 23 23 DON'T CRY OUT LOUD MELISSA MANCHESTER/Arista 0373 21 75 80 CAN YOU READ MY MIND MAUREEN McGOVERN/ Warner/Curb 8750 7 IP29 LOVE BALLAD GEORGE BENSON/Warner Bros. 8759 7 76 77 LOVE & DESIRE ARPEGGIO/Polydor 14535 4 28 PRECIOUS LOVE BOB WELCH/Capitol 4685 9 94 THE LOGICAL SONG SUPERTRAMP/A&M 2128 2 6 27 FOREVER IN BLUE JEANS NEIL DIAMOND/Columbia 3 10897 11 87RHUMBA GIRL NICOLETTE LARSON/Warner Bros. 8795 2 40 REUNITED PEACHES & HERB/Polydor/MVP 14547 4 79 83 GOOD TIMES ROLL CARS/Elektra 46014 qii 14 LE FREAK CHIC/Alantic 3519 26 89 88 I DON'T WANT NOBODY ELSE (TO DANCE WITH YOU) 33 BLOW AWAY GEORGE HARRISON/Dark Horse 8763 (WB) 6 NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN/Atlantic 3541 2 34 TAKE ME HOME CHER/Casablanca 965 9 53 CHARTMAKER OF THE WEEK Es 35 I GOT MY MIND MADE UP (YOU CAN GET IT GIRL) - OLD TIME ROCK & ROLL INSTANT FUNK/Salsoul 2078 (RCA) 8 Ea BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET BAND 45 IN THE NAVY VILLAGE PEOPLE/Casablanca 973 4 Capitol 4702 1 38 GOODNIGHT TONIGHT WINGS/Columbia 3 10939 2 19 I DON'T KNOW IF IT'S RIGHT EVELYN "CHAMPAGNE- KING/RCA 11386 18 al 96 HOT NUMBER FOXY/Dash 5050 (TK) 2 35 32 MAYBE I'M A FOOL EDDIE MONEY/Columbia 3 10900 11 83 84 IT MUST BE LOVE ALTON McCLAIN & DESTINY/Polydor 36 36 BUSTIN' LOOSE CHUCK BROWN & THE SOUL SEARCHERS/ 14532 3 Source 40967 (MCA) 13 84 89 HARD TIMES FOR LOVERS JUDY COLLINS/Elektra 46020 3 37 24 DANCIN' SHOES NIGEL OLSSON/Bang 740 (CBS) 17 85 86 TAKE IT BACK J. GEILS BAND/EMI-America 8012 4 38 39 KEEP ON DANCIN' GARY'S GANG/Columbia 3 10884 10 86 90HIGH ON YOUR LOVE SUITE RICK JAMES/Gordy 7164 39 31 DOG & BUTTERFLY HEART/Portrait 6 70025 9 (Motown) 2 40 30 WHAT YOU WON'T DO FOR LOVE BOBBY CALDWELL/ 87 65 HEARTACHES BTO/Mercury 74046 5 Clouds 11 (TK) 19 88 93 41 37A LITTLE MORE LOVE OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN/MCA 4097520 JUST THE SAME WAY JOURNEY/Columbia 3 10928 5 42 44SUPER MANN HERBIE MANN/Atlantic 3547 12 89 57 NOW THAT WE FOUND LOVE THIRD WORLD/Island 8663 43 43I'LL SUPPLY THE LOVE TOTO/Columbia 3 10898 10 (WB) 16 48 ROXANNE THE POLICE/A&M 2096 8 90 54 SEPTEMBER EARTH, WIND & FIRE/ARC/Columbia 3 10854 21 91 59 OUR LOVE IS INSANE DESMOND CHILD & ROUGE/Capitol 9 42 CHASE GIORGIO MORODER/Casablanca 956 11 46 41 THE GAMBLER KENNY ROGERS/United Artists 1250 20 4669 6 92 63 SOUVENIRS VOYAGE/Marlin 3330 (TK) 7 52 RENEGADE/SING FOR THE DAY STYX/A&M 2110 4 93 58 WATCH OUT FOR LUCY ERIC CLAPTON & HIS BAND/RSO 46 TOO MUCH HEAVEN BEE GEES/RSO 913 21 9 910 7 49 47 RUBBER BISCUIT BLUES BROTHERS/Atlantic 3564 5 94 95 WHO DO YOU LOVE GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE 50 53 OH HONEY DELEGATION/Shadybrook 1048 (Janus/GRT) 11 DESTROYERS/Rounder 4519 3 56 SUCH A WOMAN TYCOON/Arista 0398 4 95 -I (WHO HAVE NOTHING) SYLVESTER/Fantasy 855 1 69 JUST WHEN I NEEDED YOU MOST RANDY VANWARMER/ 96 - STAR LOVE CHERYL LYNN/Columbia 3 10907 1

Bearsvi I le 0334 (WB) 3 97 - SHINE BAR-KAYS/Mercury 74048 1 El 61 LOVE IS THE ANSWER ENGLAND DAN & JOHN FORD 98 - I'LL COME RUNNING LIVINGSTON TAYLOR/Epic 8 50667 1 COLEY/'Big Tree 16131 (AM 4 99 - IN THE MOOD TYRONE DAVIS/Columbia 3 10904 1 54 55 EVERY WHICH WAY BUT LOOSE EDDIE RABBITT/Elektra 100 92 THEME FROM "TAXI" (ANGELA) BOB JAMES/Columbia/ 45554 12 Tappan Zee 3 10896 7

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FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN- THANKS I'LL EAT IT HERE- DIRE STRAITS-WB LE PARTIE DU COCKTAIL- FLASHMAKER Susan-RCA Lowell George-WB DESOLATION ANGELS- Phillips/MacLeod-Polydor LE PARTIE DU COCKTAIL- VAN HALEN II-WB Bad Company-Swan Song POWER-John Hall-Col Ph illi ps/MacLeod- McGUINN, CLARK & HILLMAN- THANKS I'LL EAT IT HERE- Polydor HEAVY ACTION (airplay in Capitol Lowell George-WB RIDIN THE WIND-Gulliver- descending order): MIRROR STARS-Fabulous Poodles Col OUTLANDOS D'AMOUR-Police- -Epic HEAVY ACTION (airplay in SOUND ON SOUND- A&M descending order): Bill Nelson's Red Noise- LIFE IN THE FOODCHAIN- ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- Harvest Tonio K-Full Moon W100 -FM /PHILADELPHIA Col SQUEEZING OUT SPARKS- ADDS: RICKIE LEE JONES-WB Graham Parker & The Rumour LOOK SHARP-Joe Jackson- -Arista A&M HERMAN BROOD & HIS WILD LOOK SHARP-Joe Jackson- RICKIE LEE JONES-WB ROMANCE-Ariola A&M THANKS I'LL EAT IT HERE- FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN- SHEIK YERBOUTI-Frank Zappa- Lowell George-WB BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- Susan-RCA Zappa Supertramp-A&M FATE 'FOR BREAKFAST- SQUEEZING OUT SPARKS HEAVY ACTION (airplay in MORNING DANCE-Spyro Gyra OUTLANDOS D'AMOUR-Police- descending order): Art Garfunkel-Col G-FORCE-Granati Brothers- A&M GRAHAM PARKER & THE LOOK SHARP-Joe Jackson- DANGER MONEY-UK- A&M LIFE IN THE FOODCHAIN- RUMOUR A&M Polydor LE PARTIE DU COCKTAIL- Tonio K-Full Moon Arista OUTLANDOS D'AMOUR-Police- Phillips/MacLeod-Polycler ROCK BILLY BOOGIE- A&M ENLIGHTENED ROGUES- Robert Gordon-RCA Allman Brothers- SQUEEZING OUT SPARKS- McGUINN, CLARK & HILLMAN- Graham Parker & The Rumour SQUEEZING OUT SPARKS- Capitol Capricorn Graham Parker & The Rumour MOST ADDED: ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- -Arista THE INSIDE STORY- THANKS I'LL EAT IT HERE- -Arista SQUEEZING OUT SPARKS- Robber' Ford-Elektra Col CONTENTS DISLODGED DURING GEORGE HARRISON-Dark Horse Lowell George-WB ' Graham Parker & The Rumour .2 ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- VAN HALEN II-WB SHIPMENT-Tin Huey-WB -Arista (16) Col BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- VAN HALEN II-WB-(16) RICKIE LEE JONES-WB HEAVY ACTION (airplay, Supertramp-A&M HERMAN BROOD & HIS BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- WCMF-FM /ROCHESTER phones in descending order): ADDS: WILD ROMANCE-Ariola Supertramp-A&M DIRE STRAITS-WB (14) hcnnimN BROOD & HIS WILD DIRE STRAITS-WB OUTLANDOS D'AMOUR-Police- WQDR-FM / RALEIGH FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN- ROMANCE-Ariola . MIRROR STARS-Fabulous Poodles A&M ADDS: g Susan-RCA (14) REAL LIFE AIN'T THIS WAY- -Epic THE CARS-Elektra CLOSE BUT NO GUITAR- EVOLUTION-Journey- A TONIC FOR THE TROOPS- Jay Ferguson-Asylum ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- King of Hearts-Capitol Col (13) Boomtown Rats-Col SQUEEZING OUT SPARKS- GOODNIGHT TONIGHT (single)- LE PARTIE DU COCKTAIL- Graham Parker & The Rumour Col Phil I ips/MacLeod- BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- Wings-Col -Arista MANIFESTO-Roxy Music-Atco Polydor (12) THE WILD PLACES- Supertramp-A&M DOCK OF THE BAY-Sammy WBAB-FM/LONG ISLAND Duncan Browne-Sire ALIVE ON ARRIVAL- MORNING DANCE-Spyro Gyro- Hagar-Capitol (12" promo ADDS: VAN HALEN II-WB Steve Forbert-Nemperor Infinity single) (9) ANGEL STATION-Manfred Mann LEGEND-Poco-MCA ROCKETS-RSO THANKS I'LL EAT IT HERE- -Bronze (import) HEAVY ACTION (airplay, sales, DESOLATION ANGELS- STRIKES-Blackfoot-Arco ! Lowell George-WB (9) HERMAN BROOD & HIS WILD in descending order): Bad Company-Swan Song TYCOON-Arista POWER-John Hall-Col (8) ROMANCE-Ariola THREE HEARTS-Bob Welch- LIFE IN THE FOODCHAIN-- RICKIE LEE JONES-WB (7) EVOLUTION-Journey-Col Capitol Tonio K-Full Moon HEAVY ACTION (airplay, sales, 111111111111.1111111111111111111111111111.11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111: FIREPOWER-Legs Diamond- GEORGE HARRISON-Dark Horse INTERNATIONAL-Cafe Jacques phones in descending order): Cream OUTLANDOS D'AMOUR-Police- -Col LEGEND-Poco-MCA WBCN-FM/BOSTON FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN- A&M MOVE IT ON OVER- ADDS: Susan-RCA LIFE FOR THE TAKING- George Thorogood-Rounder BLACK SHEEP-Hammer- LE PARTIE DU COCKTAIL- Eddie Money-Col WYDD-FM/PITTSBURGH ENLIGHTENED ROGUES-Allman Asylum Phillips/MacLeol-Polydor IF YOU KNEW SUZI-Suzi Quatro ADDS: Brothers-Capricorn EVOLUTION-Journey-Cal POWER-John Hall-Col -RSO FATE FOR BREAKFAST- RICKIE LEE JONES-WB FRAMED-Dave Lambert- SQUEEZING OUT SPARKS- DESOLATION ANGELS- Art Garfunkel-Col BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- Polydor Graham Parker & The Rumour Bad Company-Swan Song LE PARTIE DU COCKTAIL- Supertramp-A&M LET ME BE YOUR WOMAN- -Arista MINUTE BY MINUTE- Phillips/MacLeod-Polydor DESOLATION ANGELS- Linda Clifford-Curtom THE WARRIORS (soundtrack)- Doobie Brothers-WB ONENESS-Devadip Carlos Bad Company-Swan Song LET'S HAVE A PARTY- A&M PARALLEL LINES-Blondie- Santana-Col DIRE STRAITS-WB Roomful of Blues-Antilles X-DREAMS-Annette Peacock- Chrysalis SQUEEZING OUT SPARKS- MINUTE BY MINUTE- (import) Tomato BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- Graham Parker & The Rumour Doobie Brothers-WB MUSIC BOX-Evelyn Supertramp-A&M -Arista DESIRE WIRE-Cindy Bullens- -Champagne- King-RCA HEAVY ACTION (airplay, in McGUINN, CLARK & HILLMAN- THANKS I'LL EAT IT HERE- UA POWER-John Hall-Col in descending order): Capitol Lowell George-WB McGUINN, CLARK & HILLMAN- SQUEEZING OUT SPARKS- DANGER MONEY-UK- VAN HALEN II-WB Capitol Graham Parker & The Rumour Polydor -Arista GEORGE HARRISON-Dark Horse HEAVY ACTION (airplay in WRI M-FM/MAINE descending order): THE MUSIC BAND-War-MCA DESOLATION ANGELS- ADDS: WMMS-FM/CLEVELAND THE WARRIORS (soundtrack)- Bad Company-Swan Song BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- ADDS: He (MAN BROOD & HIS WILD Supertramp-A&M A&M BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- ROMANCE-Ariola ALL THIS FOR A SONG- Supertramp-A&M ENLIGHTENED ROGUES-Allman Guess Who-Hilltak DOCK OF THE BAY- Brothers-Capricorn HEAVY ACTION (airplay in REMOTE CONTROL-Tubes- Sammy Hagar-Capitol HERMAN BROOD & HIS WILD descending order): DESOLATION ANGELS- A&M (12- promo single) ROMANCE-Ariola ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello McGUINN, CLARK & HILLMAN- Bad Company-Swan Song JERRY LEE LEWIS--Elektra IRONHORSE-Scotti Bros. THREE HEARTS-Bob Welch- -Col Capitol REAL LIFE AIN'T THIS WAY- THE WARRIORS (soundtrack)- 52ND STREET-Billy Joel-Col MORNING DANCE-Spyro Gyro- Capitol Infinity LIFE FOR THE TAKING- Jay Ferguson-Asylum A&M MINUTE BY MINUTE- SHEIK YERBOUTI-Frank Zappa- MANIFESTO-Roxy Music-Arco PERFECT STRANGER-Robert Eddie Money-Col Doobie Brothers-WB Zappa Fleischman-Arista MOLLY HATCHET-Epic OUTLANDOS D'AMOUR-Police- DIRE STRAITS-WB POWER-John Hall-Col MINUTE BY MINUTE- 2 FACED-No Dice-Capitol A&M VAN HALEN II-WB BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- THREE HEARTS-Bob Welch SQUEEZING OUT SPARKS- Doobie Brothers-WB Supertramp-A&M Graham Parker & The Rumour AT BUDOKAN-Cheap Trick- YOU'RE NEVER ALONE WITH A SCHIZOPHRENIC-Ian Hunter- LOOK SHARP-Joe Jackson- -Arista Epic Chrysalis A&M WOUR-FM/UTICA STRIKES-Blackfoot-Atco NO ESCAPE-Marc Tanner- ADDS: Elektra FLASH & THE PAN-Albert THE WARRIORS (soundtrack)- HEAVY ACTION (airplay, sales (import) HERMAN BROOD & HIS WILD A&M DIRE STRAITS-WB in descending order): SHEIK YERBOUTI-Frank Zappa- ROMANCE-Ariola THE WILD PLACES- DIRE STRAITS-WB Zappa EL CEE NOTES-Lamont Duncan Browne-Sire DESOLATION ANGELS- REMOTE CONTROL-Tubes- Cranston Band- WHFS-FM /WASHINGTON Bad Company-Swan Song A&M Waterhouse HEAVY ACTION (airplay in ADDS: ENLIGHTENED ROGUES-Allman DESMOND CHILD & ROUGE- EVOLUTION-Journey-Col descending order): AMERICAN SQUIRM (single)- Brothers-Capricorn Capitol EALING IN LOVE AGAIN- BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- Nick Lowe-Radar (import) THREE HEARTS-Bob Welch- Susan-RCA Supertramp-A&M BOTTOM LINE-John Mayall- Capitol WLIR-FM/LONG ISLAND LE PARTIE DU COCKTAIL- THE CARS-Elektra DJ M ROCKETS-RSO ADDS: Phillips/MacLeod- DOUBLE VISION-Foreigner- HERMAN BROOD & HIS WILD LIFE FOR THE TAKING- BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD- Polydor Atlantic ROMANCE-Ariola Eddie Money-Col Rubinoos-Beserkley POWER-John Hall-Col FIECES OF EIGHT-Styx- BUTTERFLY COLLECTOR (single)- MANIFESTO-Roxy Music-Atco HERMAN BROOD & HIS WILD SOUND ON SOUND-Bill Nelson's A&M Jam-Polydor (import) HEAD FIRST-Babys-Chrysalis ROMANCE-Ariola Red Noise-Harvest OUTLANDOS D'AMOUR-Police- CHILDREN OF THE SUN- BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN- CHILDREN OF THE SUN'- SQUEEZING OUT SPARKS- A&M Billy Thorpe-Capricorn Rod Stewart-WB Billy Thorpe-Capricorn Graham Parker & The Rumour NO ESCAPE-Marc Tanner- FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN- MINUTE BY MINUTE-Doobie EVOLUTION-Journey-Col -Arista Elektra Susan-RCA Brothers-WB

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JOHN WILLIAMS PLAYS MUSIC OF HEAVY ACTION (airplay in TOP AIRPLAY KAWY-FM /WYOMING SQUEEZING OUT SPARKS- BARRIOS-Col descending order): ADDS: Graham Parker & The Rumour RICKIE LEE JONES-WB DIRE STRAITS-WB BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- HERMAN BROOD & HIS WILD -Arista SQUEEZING OUT SPARKS- ROMANCE-Ariola VAN HALEN II-WB Graham Parker & The Rumour Supertramp-A&M MOVE IT ON OVER-George DOCK OF THE BAY-Sammy Hagar -Arista -Capitol (12" promo single) HEAVY ACTION (airplay, sales Thorogood-Rounder in deicending order): HEAVY ACTION (airplay, sales, THE CARS-Elektra EVOLUTION-Journey-Col phones in descending order): FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN-Susan MINUTE BY MINUTE-Doobic DESOLATION ANGELS-Bad Brothers-WB ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello Company-Swan Song -RCA -Col HOT DAWG-David Grisman- BRIEFCASE FULL OF BLUES-Blues ENLIGHTENED ROGUES-Allman Brothers-Atlantic DIRE STRAITS-WB Brothers-Capricorn Horizon ENLIGHTENED ROGUES-Allman LE PARTIE DU COCKTAIL- BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN- MINUTE BY MINUTE-Doobie Rod Stewart-WB Brothers-Capricorn Brothers-WB Phillips/MacLeod-Polydor MINUTE BY MINUTE-Doobie POWER-John Hall-Col DIRE STRAITS-WB AT BUDOKAN-Cheap Trick-Epic ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello Brothers-WB ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE-Tomita BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- -RCA (AOR sampler) -Col -Col STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT-UFO BREAKFAST IN AMERICA Supertramp-A&M LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie GEORGE HARRISON-Dark Horse HEAVY ACTION (airplay in -Chrysalis Money-Col descending order): AT BUDOKAN-Cheap Trick-Epic SUPERTRAMP BACKLESS-Eric Clapton-RSO THE WILD PLACES-Duncan Browne THE CARS-Elektra HEAD FIRST-Babys-Chrysalis A&M -Sire BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- LEGEND-Poco-MCA CHUM -FM / TORONTO DESOLATION ANGELS-Bad 52ND STREET-Billy Joel-Col ADDS: Supertramp-A&M Company-Swan Song MANIFESTO-Roxy Music-Atco MOST AIRPLAY: JUST A GAME-Triumph- ENLIGHTENED ROGUES-Allman Capitol (import) Brothers-Capricorn BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- KSHE-FM /ST. LOUIS ROCK & ROLL NIGHTS-BTO- ADDS: BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- ! Supertramp-A&M (29) Mercury KSAN-FM /SAN FRANCISCO DIRE STRAITS-WB (28) CHILDREN OF THE SUN-Billy Supertramp-A&M ADDS: MINUTE BY MINUTE-Doobie Thorpe-Capricorn HEAVY ACTION (airplay in RICKIE LEE JONES-WB CHILDREN OF THE SUN-Billy Brothers-WB (26) DOCK OF THE BAY-Sammy Hagar descending order): ONENESS-Devadip Carlos Thorpe-Capricorn ..11 DESOLATION ANGELS-Bad -Capitol (12" promo single) GOODNIGHT TONIGHT (single)- Santana-Col EVOLUTION-Journey-Col Company-Swan Song (24) HELL BENT FOR LEATHER- Wings-Col NIGHT RIDER-Tim Weisberg- GUITAR GRAFFITI-Chris ENLIGHTENED ROGUES-Allman Judas Priest-Col BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- MCA Spedding-RAK (import) AIR WAVES-Badfinger-Elektra 1: Brothers-Capricorn (24) LIFE IN THE FOODCHAIN-Tonio K Supertramp-A&M IRONHORSE-Scotti Bros. ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello -Full Moon HEAD FIRST-Babys-Chrysalis LEGEND-Poco-MCA LE PARTIE DU COCKTAIL- 2 -Col (20) PERFECT STRANGER-Robert DESOLATION ANGELS-Bad CARMEL-Joe Sample-MCA Phillips/Macleod-Polydor LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie Fleischman-Arista Company-Swan Song MEDIA MESSIAHS (single)- Money-Col (18) REAL LIFE AIN'T THIS WAY- BACKLESS-Eric Clapton-RSO KOME-FM /SAN JOSE Eddie & The Hot Rods-Island GEORGE HARRISON-Dark Jay Ferguson-Asylum ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello ADDS: (import) Horse (15) VAN HALEN II-WB -Col PERFECT STRANGER-Robert ROCK LOBSTER (single)-13-52's--- BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN- HEAVY ACTION (airplay, sales DIRE STRAITS-WB Fleischman-Arista B-52's ! Rod Stewart-WB (14) in descending order): GEORGE HARRISON-Dark Horse SQUEEZING OUT SPARKS- SOUND ON SOUND-Bill Nelson's OUTLANDOS D'AMOUR-Police ENLIGHTENED ROGUES-Allman LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie Graham Parker & The Rumour Red Noise-Harvest -A&M (13) Brothers-Capricorn Money-Col -Arista SQUEEZING OUT SPARKS- 7.11111111.11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111Y111111111,' BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- TOTO-Col THE WILD PLACES-Duncan Browne Graham Parker & The Rumour Supertramp-A&M -Arista WABX-FM / DETROIT -Sire DESOLATION ANGELS-Bad KFML-AM / DENVER VAN HALEN II-WB THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING ADDS: Company-Swan Song DICKIES-Dickies-A&M DOCK OF THE BAY-Sammy Hagar ADDS: HEAVY ACTION (airplay in -Capitol (12" promo single) EVOLUTION-Journey-Col DOCK OF THE BAY-Sammy Hagar HEADIN HOME-Gary Wright-WB descending order): HEAVY ACTION (airplay in RICKIE LEE JONES-WB -Capitol (12'' promo single) ENLIGHTENED ROGUES-Allman descending order): LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN-Susan Brothers-Capricorn DESOLATION ANGELS-Bad REAL LIFE AIN'T THIS WAY- Money-Col Jay Ferguson-Asylum - RCA HEAD FIRST-Babys-Chrysalis Company-Swan Song BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN- INTERNATIONAL-Cafe Jacques AT BUDOKAN-Cheap Trick-Epic ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello REMOTE CONTROL-Tubes- Rod Stewart-WB A&M -Col ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello -Col COUCHOIS-WB POWER-John Hall-Col DIRE STRAITS-WB DANGER MONEY-UK-Polydor -Col HEAVY ACTION (airplay, sales THE WARRIORS (soundtrack)-A&M DIRE STRAITS-WB MINUTE BY MINUTE-Doobie in descending order): HELLFIELD-Epic AT BUDOKAN-Cheap Trick- MINUTE BY MINUTE-Doobie Brothers-WB HEAVY ACTION (airplay in Brothers-WB MIRROR STARS-Fabulous Poodles Epic descending order): -Epic MINUTE BY MINUTE- KZEW-FM / DALLAS LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie MIRROR STARS-Fabulous Poodles Doobie Brothers-WB ADDS: Money-Col -Epic CLOSE PERSONAL FRIEND-Robert EVOLUTION-Journey-Col Johnson-Infinity DIRE STRAITS-WB McGUINN, CLARK & HILLMAN- LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN-Susan OUTLANDOS D'AMOUR-Police ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- Capitol Money-Col - RCA OUTLANDOS D'AMOUR-Police -A&M Col AMAZING RHYTHM ACES-MCA FIREPOWER-Legs Diamond- MANIFESTO-Roxy Music-Atco MOVE IT ON OVER- ALIVE ON ARRIVAL-Steve Forbert -A&M George Thorogood-Rounder Cream BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN- REMOTE CONTROL-Tubes-A&M -Nemperor TWILLEY-Dwight Twilley-Arista SANCTUARY-J. Geils- GONE-Jerry Williams-WB HEAD FIRST-Babys-Chrysallis Rod Stewart-WB LE PARTIE DU COCKTAIL- EMI-America ENLIGHTENED ROGUES-Allman Phillips 'MacLeod-Polydor OUTLANDOS D'AMOUR-Pol ice- Brothers-Capricorn REAL LIFE AIN'T THIS WAY- KWST-FM /LOS ANGELES A&M PHANTOM OF THE NIGHT- KZAP-FM /SACRAMENTO Jay Ferguson-Asylum ADDS: ADDS: COME SOFTLY-Barooga Bandit- Kayak-Janus VAN HALEN II-WB Capitol SQUEEZING OUT SPARKS- DOCK OF THE BAY-Sammy Hagar CHINESE HONEYMOON-David -Capitol (12- promo single) MANIFESTO-Roxy Music-Atco Graham Parker & The Rumour James Holster-Portrait HEAVY ACTION (airplay, sales, -Arista FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN-Susan ENLIGHTENED ROGUES-Allman LIVIN INSIDE YOUR LOVE- phones in descending order): Brothers-Capricorn THANKS I'LL EAT IT HERE- AT BUDOKAN-Cheap Trick-Epic - RCA Lowell George-WB George Benson-WB VAN HALEN II-WB NO ESCAPE-Marc Tanner- ENLIGHTENED ROGUES-Allman VAN HALEN Brothers-Capricorn WWWW-FM / DETROIT Elektra HEAVY ACTION (airplay in ADDS: HEAVY ACTION (airplay, sales, DIRE STRAITS-WB descending order): VAN HALEN II-WB phones in descending order): McGUINN, CLARK & HILLMAN- EVOLUTION-Journey-Col DIRE STRAITS-WB KBPI-FM /DENVER Capitol HEAVY ACTION (airplay, sales DESOLATION ANGELS-Bad ENLIGHTENED ROGUES-Allman ADDS: GEORGE HARRISON-Dark Horse Company-Swan Song in descending order): AT BUDOKAN-Cheap Trick-Epic AT BUDOKAN-Cheap Trick- Brothers-Capricorn DESOLATION ANGELS-Bad ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello DOCK OF THE BAY-Sammy Hagar Company-Swan Song Epic AT BUDOKAN-Cheap Trick-Epic -Col -Capitol (12promo single) MINUTE BY MINUTE-Doobie MINUTE BY MINUTE- LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie THREE HEARTS-Bob Welch- MIRROR STARS-Fabulous Poodles Brothers-WB Doobie Brothers-WB Money-Col Capitol -Epic BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN- BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN- DESOLATION ANGELS-Bad AT BUDOKAN-Cheap Trick-Epic Company-Swan Song Rod Stewart-WB Rod Stewart-WB HEAVY ACTION (airplay, sales, LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie McGUINN, CLARK & HILLMAN- BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- Money-Col DIRE STRAITS-WB phones in descending order): Supertramp-A&M HEAD FIRST-Babys- Capitol BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN- BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- LIFE FOR THE TAKING --Eddie Supertramp-A&M Chrysalis Rod Stewart-WB Money-Col ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- Supertramp-A&M LEGEND-Poco-MCA MOLLY HATCHET-Epic Col GEORGE HARRISON-Dark Horse McGUINN, CLARK & HILLMAN- MINUTE BY MINUTE-Doobie DESOLATION ANGELS- HEAD FIRST-Babys-Chrysalis Capitol KNAC-FM /LONG BEACH Brothers-WB Bad Company-Swan Song MINUTE BY MINUTE-Doobie MINUTE BY MINUTE-Doabie ADDS: DIRE STRAITS-WB MOVE IT ON OVER- Brothers-WB Brothers-WB HERMAN BROOD & HIS WILD George Thorogood-Rounder DIRE STRAITS-WB ROMANCE-Ariola MANIFESTO-Roxy Music-Atco KORS-FM /MINNEAPOLIS THE CARS-Elektra DOCK OF THE BAY-Sammy Hagar 40 stations reporting this week. In THREE HEARTS-Bob Welch- ADDS: LIFE FOR THE TAKING-Eddie -Capitol (12" promo single) addition to those printed are: Capitol EVOLUTION-Journey-Col Money-Col EVOLUTION-Journey-Col WPIX-FM ZETA 4 -FM KGB -FM FIRST GLANCE-April Wine- GEORGE HARRISON-Dark Horse FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN-Susan WPLR-FM WKLS-FM KSJO-FM WXRT-FM /CHICAGO Capitol 52ND STREET-Billy Joel-Col - RCA WAAF-FM WQSR-FM KZEL-FM ADDS: THE WILD PLACES-Duncan Browne THREE HEARTS-Bob Welch- REAL LIFE AIN'T THIS WAY- WMMR-FM WKDF-FM KZAM-FM EVOLUTION-Journey-Col -Sire Capitol Jay Ferguson-Asylum WSAN-AM WQFM-FM

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THANKS I'LL EAT IT HERE EVERYBODY UP STEPPIN' OUT REAL LIFE AIN'T THIS WAY LOWELL GEORGE-Warner Bros. BSK THE OHIO PLAYERS-Arista AB 4226 OSMONDS-Mercury SRM 1-3766 (7.98) JAY FERGUSON-Asylum 6E-158 (7.98) 3194 (7.98) (7.98) Under the production guidance of Ferguson struck last time out with After some outsideproduction After keeping a low profile for Maurice Gibb and Steve Klein, the his single, "Thunder Island," and work (the Grateful Dead), George, awhile, the group, now with a four Osmond brothers delve head on his follow-up album, has con- the singer/ songwriter / guitarist/new label,shouldre-enter the firstinto the discoarena with cocted a numberofsimilarly producer for Little Feat, is heardspotlight. The group has always some very satisfying results. Barry catchysongs builton power been adept at laying down a solid, on his first solo effort. He takes in "RestYour chords and clever hooks. His med- danceable beat with just the right Gibbcontributed a wide range of material in addi- Love," but the majority of theley of the Stones' "Let's Spend tion to his own compositions in- productionflourishes,andthis latest set stands as one of theirmusic was penned by the groupthe Night Together" and "Have cluding a re -make of Little Feat's You Seen Your Mother, Baby ..." "Two Trains" and Ann Peebles' best from the title track to theand it should put them on a new "Can't Stand the Rain." ballad "Don't Say Goodbye." course. should get a quick AOR response.

POWER JERRY LEE LEWIS HERMAN BROOD & HIS WILD TO TOUCH YOU AGAIN JOHN TROPEA-Marlin 2222 (TK) (7.98) JOHN HALL-ARC/Columbia JC 35790 Elektra 6E-184 (7.98) ROMANCE (7.98) The Killer's first Ariola SW 50059 (7.98) After his years Hall's album for the This European as a session solo album is label is a return artist has had a player, Tropea what the artist to good ole couple of al- is adept at refers to as a rock and roll bums released covering any return to more with the occa- there, but this is number of guitar oriented sional tip of the his first do- styles. Here he music and the hat to country ("Who Will the mestic effort. is most comfortable with an easy, former member of Orleans turns Next Fool Be"). Veterans like His music is blues influenced but flowing jazz/fusion sound, but he in some exceptional perform- Bones Howe, Hal Blaine and played with a rocker's sensibility does not hesitate to take off on a ances. With his wife, Johanna, James Burton are all involved in on "Saturdaynight," Otis Red - soaring flight. they have written some excep- this project which lets Jerry Lee do ding's "Champagne (& Wine)" X -DREAMS tional, catchy tunes. what he does best. and "Hit." ANNETTE PEACOCK-Tomato TOM -7025 (7.98) THE WARRIORS Peacock is an ELECTRIC DREAMS (ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK) DANCE FOREVER JOHN McLAUGHLIN WITH THE ONE unusual vocalist, CHERYL LADD-Caiptol ST 11927 (7.98) VARIOUS ARTISTS-A&M SP 4761 (7.98) TRUTH BAND-Columbia JC 35785 who recites as Over the past Far from just (7.98) much as she year Ladd has being music to Perhaps Mc- sings. With emerged as a "rumble" by, Laughlin's most what is a basic- true media star this soundtrack balanced effort ally jazz ac- and her second contains a yet, encompas- companiment provided by some album should wealth of hit sing spiritual exceptional British musicians go a long way material. Per- elements with (Bruford, Spedding, Ronson) she in establishing her credentials as a sonnel like Joe Walsh, Mandrill, straightforward has recorded an intriguing album recording artist. The Gary Klein Desmond Child and Rouge and fusion playing. The artist is heard sparked by "My Mama Never production is lush and aimed for Genya Ravan will give this a lot on all manner of guitars and Taught Me How To Cook" and adult play. of momentum. banjo, playing with confidence. "Don't Be Cruel." SOUND -ON -SOUND OUTLAW IS JUST A STATE 2 FACED BILL NELSON'S RED NOISE-Harvest ST - PASSION -FEATURING AU LUCE OF MIND NO DICE-Capitol ST 11925 (7.98) 11931 (Capitol) (7.98) AVI 6059 (7.98) LYNN ANDERSON-Columbia KC 35776 1 ...... (7.98) Produced by REV NSA Nelson emerges This freewheel- Rupert Holmes, from the re- ing blend of Anderson's bid this English cently dis- funk and rock for a crossover group displays banded Be Bop seems the per- album was pro- a talent for Deluxe with a fect vehicle for duced by David good rock and new, electronic ALA Luce's gutsy Wolfert who roll with listen - rock sound vocals. A cap- surrounds her able lyrics and tasty musicianship geared for a 1980s sensibility. The able rhythm section keeps things with a lush pro- on their second 1p. Look for this to sound as wellas the lyrics is icy hapening with the Rinder and duction. Anderson is heard pre- start slowly, picking up steam as cold, evokingimages of an electric Lewis team, most recently of St. dominantly on ballads, doing a the weeks go by. future world. Tropez fame. fine job on "Isn't It Always Love."

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El 0 Alphabetical Listing Produce;Rh Licensee APRIL 7, 1979 A LITTLE MORE LOVE John Farrar (John JUST WHEN I NEED YOU MOST APR. MAR. Farrar/Irving, BMI) 41 D. Newman (Fourth Floor, ASCAP) 52 7 31 BIG SHOT Phil Ramone (Impulsive/ KEEP ON DANCN' Not listed (Mideb/ April, ASCAP) 101 102 WALKIN' ON THE FENCE COUCHOIS/Warner Bros. 8749 (World Song, 22 Eric Matthew, ASCAP) 38 BLOW AWAY G. Harrison/R. Titleman ASCAP) KNOCK ON WOOD B. Leng (Warner (Ganga, BMI) 29 Bros., ASCAP) 5 102 132 YOU SAYS IT ALL RANDY BROWN/Parachute 523 (Casablanca) BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER Askey LADY J. Boylan & Group (Screen Gems. (Irving, BMI) (Paul Simon, BMI) 71 EMI, BMI) 7 103 103 YOU AND ME LINER/Atco 7070 (Desert Songs, PRS) BUSTIN' LOOSE Purdie (Noveau/Ascent, LE FREAK Nile Rodgers & Bernard BMI) 36 Edwards (Chic, BMI) 28 104 104 (YOU GOTTA WALK AND) DON'T LOOK BACK PETER TOSH/Rolling Stones CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' Beckley/Bunnell LIVIN' IT UP (FRIDAY NIGHT) Bell & 19308 (AtI) (Jobete, ASCAP) (ABC, ASCAP) 73 James (Mighty Three, BMI) 15 105 105 I WANT YOU TO WANT ME CHEAP TRICK/Epic 8 50680 CAN YOU READ MY MIND M. Lloyd LOVE BALLAD Tommy LiPuma (Unichap- (Warner -Tamerlane, BMI) (Screen Gems-EMI/Adult, BMI) 75 pell, BMI) 24 CHASE G. Moroder (Gold Horizon, BMI)....45 106 107 LOVE AND DESIRE S. Soussan (Aliza- GIVE ME AN INCH IAN MATTHEWS/Mushroom 7040 (Ackee, ASCAP) CRAZY LOVE R. Sanford Orshoff Thora, ASCAP/On Beat, BMI) 76 107 117 THERE BUT FOR THE GRACE OF GOD GO I MACHINE/Hologram/RCA (Pirooting, ASCAP) 20 LOVE IS THE ANSWER Kyle Lehning 11456 (Nance/Hologram, ASCAP/ITC, BMI) CRAZY LOVE Tom Dowd (Pangola/ (Earmark/Fiction, BMI) 53 Careers, BMI) 63 LOVE TAKES TIME Orleans (Orleansongs) 108 120 KEEP THE CHANGE KAYAK/Janus 278 (Heavy, BMI) DANCIN' SHOES Paul Davis (Canal, BMI) 37 ASCAP) 59 109 106 THE TREES RUSH/Mercury 74051 (Care, ASCAP) DA YA THINK I'M SEXY? T. Dowd (Rive/ MAYBE I'M A FOOL Bruce Botnick WB/Nile Streak, ASCAP) (Grajonca/Island, BMI) 35 11 0 1 1 2 AT MIDNIGHT T-CONNECTION/Dash 5048 (TK) (Sherlyn/Decibel, BMI) 6 MUSIC BOX DANCER Frank Mills 111 111 I WISH I COULD FLY (LIKE SUPERMAN) KINKS/Arista 0409 (Davray, PRS) DISCO NIGHTS Simpson/Fleming (GQ/ Arista, ASCAP) 55 (Unichappell, BMI) 4 112 129 MAKIN' IT DAVID NAUGHTON/RSO 916 (Perren-Vibes, ASCAP) DOG & BUTTERFLY Group/Flicker/Fisher NOW THAT WE FOUND LOVE A Sadkin Group (Mighty Three, BMI) 89 113 114 (EVERYBODY) GET DANCIN' BOMBERS/West End 1215 (Mandingo, BMI) (Wilsongs/Know, ASCAP) 39 DON'T CRY OUT LOUD H. Maslin (Irving/ 114 113 OH HONEY Ken Gold (Screen Gems, HOLD OUT TRILLION/Epic 8 50670 (Little Johna/Twogether/Blackwood, Woolnough/Jemava/Unichappell/ EMI, BMI) 50 BMI) Begonia, BMI) 23 OLD TIME ROCK AND ROLL Bob Seger 115 109WOMAN IN LOVE THREE DEGREES/Ariola 7742 (Chappell, ASCAP) DON'T YOU WRITE HER OFF R. & H. & Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section Alpert (Little Bear/Rod Shift, BMI) 67 (Muscle Shoals Sound, BMI) 116 116 81 PARADISE THE MAX DEMIAN BAND/RCA 11525 (Songs of Bandier- ELENA Nat Jeffrey (Likewise, ASCAP/ OUR LOVE IS INSANE Landis (Desmobile/ Koppelman/Clonesound, ASCAP) WB, BMI) 70 Managed, ASCAP) 91 117 118 ARE YOU READY FOR LOVE SPINNERS/Atlantic 3546 (Mighty Three, BMI) EVERY TIMEI THINK OF YOU Ron PRECIOUS LOVE Carter (Glenwood/Cigar, Nevison (X-Ray/Jacon, BMI) 13 ASCAP) 118 119 ALL I EVER NEED IS YOU KENNY ROGERS & DOTTIE WEST/United Artists 25 EVERY WHICH WAY BUT LOOSE 1276 (United Artists/Racer, BMI) RENEGADE Group (Almo/Stygian, ASCAP) 47 S. Garrett (Peso/Warner/Malkyle, BMI).. 54 REUNITED Dino Fekaris & Freddie Perren 119 1 2 1 WHOLE LOTTA LOVE WONDER BAND/Atco 7099 (Superhype, ASCAP) FEELIN' SATISFIED Tom Scholz (Pure (Perren-Vibes, ASCAP) 27 Songs, ASCAP) 120 - BOOGIE WOOGIE DANCIN' SHOES CLAUDJA BARRY/Chrysalis 2313 74 ROCK N' ROLL FANTASY Group (Badco, FIRE Richard Perry (Bruce Springsteen, (Lambada/Lollipop, no licensee listed) ASCAP) 56 ASCAP) 16 ROLLER Myles Goodwyn (Goody Two/ 121 115 DISTURBING THE PEACE T.M.G./Atco 7069 (E. B. Marks, ASCAP) FOREVER IN BLUE JEANS Bob Gaudio Tunes, BMI) 65 (Stonebridge, ASCAP) 122 123 DREAMS I'LL NEVER SEE MOLLY HATCHET/Epic 8 50669 26 ROXANNE Group (Virgin, ASCAP) 44 GET USED TO IT Omartian (See This 123 - DANCE AWAY ROXY MUSIC/Atco 7100 (E.G., BMI) RUBBER BISCUIT Tisher/Shaffer House, ASCAP/Spikes, BMI) 72 (Adam Levy & Father, BMI) 49 124 - (SITTIN' ON) THE DOCK OF THE BAY SAMMY HAGAR/Capitol 4699 GOODNIGHT TONIGHT P. McCartney (MPL, ASCAP) RHUMBA GIRL Ted Templeman (Fourth (East Memphis/Time, BMI) 33 Floor, ASCAP) 78 125 128 I NEED YOU EUCLID BEACH BAND/Epic/Cleveland Intl. 8 50676 GOOD TIMES ROLL Roy Thomas Baker (Lido, BMI) SATURDAY NIGHT, SUNDAY MORNING (C.A.M.-USA, BMI) 79 H. Davis (Colgems-EMI-Jobete, ASCAP),64 HAPPINESS Richard Perry (Warner- 126 127 NO TIME TO LOSE TARNEY/SPENCER BAND/A&M 2124 (ATV, BMI) SEPTEMBER Maurice White (Saggfire/ Tamerlane/Marsaint, BMI) 60 Irving/Charleyville, 127 BMI/Steelchest, 145 HEART TO HEART ERROL SOBER/The Number One Record Company HARD TIMES FOR LOVERS G. Klein ASCAP) 90 215 (At]) (ATV/Mann & Wiel, BMI) (Careers,BMI) 84 SHAKE IT Robertston & Matthews 128 122 SUNSHINE HOTEL (JUST WALK ON IN) RICHARD T. BEAR/RCA 11470 HAVEN'T STOPPED DANCING YET Richard (Steamed Clam, BMI) 68 (Lucky Bear/ Billy Hocher, ASCAP) & Gloria Jones (Old "Eye"/Buckwheat, SHAKE YOUR BODY (DOWN TO THE ASCAP) 69 129 130 I NEVER SAID I LOVE YOU ORSA LIA/Infinity 50004 (Casa David/Chess, GROUND) Group (Peacock, BMI) 19 HEARTACHES J. Valiance (Turnup, PRO).87 ASCAP) SHAKE YOUR GROOVE THING F. Perren HEART OF GLASS Mike Chapman (Rare (Perren-Vibes, ASCAP) 130 131 FEEL THAT YOU'RE FEELIN' MAZE/Capitol 4686 (Amazement, 9 BMI) Blue/Monster Island, ASCAP) 12 SHINE Allen Jones (Bar-Kays/Warner- 131 108 LIPSTICK TRACES (ON A CIGARETTE) AMAZING RHYTHM ACES/MCA HEAVEN KNOWS G. Moroder/P. Belotte Tamerlane,BMI) 97 12454 (Unart, BMI) (Rick's/Say Yes, BMI) 10 SING FOR THE DAY Group (Stygian, 132 126 ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN ELVIS COSTELLO/Columbia 3 10919 HE'S THE GREATEST DANCER Edwards/ ASCAP 47 Rodgers (Chic, BMI) (Plangent Visions, ASCAP) 21 SOUL MAN Bob Tisher (Walder/Birdess, 133 125 HIGH ON YOUR LOVE SUITE James ASCAP) 58 SHOOT ME (WITH YOUR LOVE) TASHA THOMAS/Atlantic 3542 Stewart (Jobete, ASCAP) (Velocity, BMI) 86 SOUVENIRS R. Tokarz (Sirocco/Radmus, HOT NUMBER Group & J. Masters ASCAP) 134 92 - (I LOST MY HEART TO A) STARSHIP TROOPER SARA BRIGHTMAN & HOT (Sherlyn/Lindseyanne/Buckaroo,BMI)... 82 STAR LOVE D & M Paich (Colgems-EMI/ GOSSIP/Ariola 7738 (Coconut Airwaves, BMI) I DON'T KNOW IF IT'S RIGHT T. Life Jobete, ASCAP) 135 133 96 LOVE HAS COME MY WAY TONY VALOR/Paula 432 (Listie,BMI) (Six Continents/Mills & Mills,BMI) 34 STAY THE NIGHT V. Poncia (Fanaflap, 136 134 JUST ONE WOMAN PETER McCANN/Columbia 3 10899 (ABC/Dunhill, I DON'T WANT NOBODY ELSE (TO DANCE BMI) 57 BMI) WITH YOU) N. M. Walden/P. Adams STUMBLIN' IN Chapman (Chinnichap/ (Screen Gems -EMI, BMI) 80 Careers, BMI) 137 147 DANCE LADY DANCE CROWN HEIGHTS AFFAIR/De-Lite 18 912 (Mercury) IF LOVING YOU IS WRONG (I DON'T SUCH A WOMAN Robert John Lange (Delightful/Crown Heights/Cabrini, BMI) WANT TO BE RIGHT) Tom Collins (East (Morning Dew, BMI) 138 139 Memphis/Klondike, BMI) 51 FOLD OUT GIRL PAT TAYLOR/Mercury 74050 (Stafree/QuarterMoon, BMI) 61 SULTANS OF SWING Muff Windwood 139 137 I GOT MY MIND MADE UP (YOU CAN (Sraitiacket/Almo, ASCAP) SHINE ON SILVER MOON MARILYN McCOO & BILLY DAVIS, JR./Columbia GET IT GIRL) B. Sigler (Lucky Three/ 11 SUPER MANN P. Adams/K. Morris/S. Lucas 3 10806 (Don Kirshner Songs, ASCAP) Henry Suemay/Six Strings, BMI) 31 140 138 (Peer, BMI) 42 DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY WITH YOU DR. JOHN/Horizon I 117 (A&M) JUST FALL IN LOVE AGAIN Norman SWEET WI -LOUIS Randy Bachman (I rving/Skull/Stazybo, BMI) (Peso/Hobby Horse/Cotton Pickin/ Bill, ASCAP) (Survivor, PRO/Uskids, BMI) 66 141 140 SEXY LADY FANTASTIC FOUR/Westbound 55417 (AM (Bridgeport, 17 TAKE IT BACK J. Wissert (Center City, BMI) I'LL COME RUNNING N. DeCaro (Morgan ASCAP) 142 - IT'S ALRIGHT WITH ME PATTI LABELLE/Epic 8 50569 (Alexscas/Irving, 85 Creek/Songs of Bandier-Koppelman, TAKE ME HOME Bob Esty (Rick's BMI) 30 BMI) 98 THE GAMBLER L.Butler (Writers Night, 143 148 BRIGHTER DAYS VERNON BURCH/Chocolate City 017 I'LL SUPPLY THE LOVE Group (Hudmar, ASCAP) 46 (Casablanca) ASCAP) (Unart/Sand B./Rick's, BMI) 43 THE LOGICAL SONG Group & P. 144 146 I WANT YOUR LOVE Rodgers/Edwards Henderson (Almo/Delicate, ASCAP) .. 77 ALMOST GONE BARRY MANN/Warner Bros. 8752 (ScreenGems -EMI/ (Chic/Cotillion, BMI) 14 THEME FROM TAXI (ANGELA, PImes Summerhill, BMI) (Addax/Bob James & De Shuffin/ I (WHO HAVE NOTHING) Fuqua/ 145 141 Wayward, ASCAP) 100 DON'T IT MAKE IT BETTER BILL WITHERS/Columbia 310892 (Bleunig, Sylvesterr (Yellow Dog/Walden/ TOO MUCH HEAVEN Group/Richardson/ ASCAP) S.D.R., ASCAP) 95 Galuten (Music For UNICEF, BMI) 48 146 135 CALL OUT MY NAME ZWOL/EMI-America 8009 (Mother I NEED YOUR HELP BARRY MANILOW TRAGEDY Group/Richardson/Galuten Tongue, ASCAP) R. Stevens (Ray Stevens, BMI) 62 147 142 (Stigwood/Unichappell, BMI) 2 I WANNA WRITE YOU A LOVE SONG DAVID OLIVER/Mercury74043 IN THE MOOD Leo Graham (Content/ WATCH OUT FOR LUCY G. Johns Tyronza, BMI) 99 (Stigwood, (Daleo/Grand Niego, BMI/At Home, ASCAP) IN THE NAVY Jacques Morali (Can't Stop, BMI) 93 148 150 IT'S ONLY MAKE BELIEVE ROBERT GORDON/RCA 11471 WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES Ted Templeman (Twitty Ord, BMI) BMI) 32 (Snug, BMI/Milkmoney, ASCAP) 1 149 136 UNLOVED WALTER EGAN/Columbia 3 10916 (Melody Deluxe/Swell IT MUST BE LOVE F. Wilson (Specolite, WHAT YOU WON'T DO FOR LOVE ASCAP/Traco, BMI) 83 Halloway (Sherlyn/Lindseyanne, BMI)....40 Sounds/Seldak, ASCAP) I WILL SURVIVE Dino Fekaris (Perren- 150 - BY THE WAY YOU DANCE (I KNEW IT WAS YOU) BUNNY SIGLER/ Vibes, ASCAP) WHO DO YOU LOVE E. 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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Disco File DISCO File (Continued from page 28) and percussion drives in the groove, as the group whispers and sighs, Top 50 answers by the horns. The hook is so natural that it's immediately assimilated-it just feels right. A droning synthesizer pattern appears and the hypnosis is complete. Most unusual, highly recommended. APRIL 7, 1979 French Kiss is the creation of Simon Soussan; their album, "Panic," TW LW appears on Polydor this week. Soussan's reliable rhythmic and mel- odic sense is still holding up; wisely, he's again engaged several West 1 1 DANCER/DANCE TO DANCE-GINO SOCCIO-Warner/RFC (disco disc/Ip cut) Coast deejays (Brad Blair, A. J. Miller, Mario Gonzales, Pete Sosa and 2 2 WE ARE FAMILY/HE'S THE GREATEST DANCER-SISTER SLEDGE Will Crocker) to help mix. His various signatures-hectic percussion -Cotillion (disco disc) tracks, vaguely operatic vocals and the most uncanny knack for con- 3 3 I GOT MY MIND MADE UP (YOU CAN GET IT GIRL)-INSTANT juring the exotic-are very much present. So, any of the cuts, "Panic" FUNK-Salsoul (disco disc) (8:37), crystallizing its instrumental segment in a Love and Kisses cop; 4 5 KNOCK ON WOOD-AMII STEWART-Ariola (disco disc) "Right Combination" (8:59), "You Got Me Groovin'" (5:07) and "All 5 7 DISCO NIGHTS (ROCK FREAK)-G.Q.-Arista (disco disc) Out of Tears" (7:20), each featuring jittery, excitable singing; or "Mis- 6 12 TAKE ME HOME-CHER-Casablanca (disco disc) chief" (5:42), a string and synthesizer instrumental with interesting 7 6 FIRE NIGHT DANCE-PETER JACQUES BAND-Prelude (disco syndrum effects-all work equally well. discs) Jazzman Alphonse Mouzon isbehind "Poussez" (Vanguard); he 8 4 (EVERYBODY) GET DANCIN.-BOMBERS--West End (disco disc) plays most of the music with help from Jeff Miranov and Randy 9 11 FORBIDDEN LOVE-MADLEEN KANE-Warner Bros. (disco disc) Brecker, among others. It's by far the most literal of disco efforts by 10 9 GREAT EXPECTATIONS/DOUBLE CROSS-FIRST .CHOICE-Gold jazz musicians. The key, it seems, isits faithful reproduction of Euro- Mind (disco disc) (Continued on page 51) 11 8 THERE BUT FOR THE GRACE OF GOD GO I-MACHINE- Hologram/RCA (disco disc) 12 14 MAKIN' IT-DAVID NAUGHTON-RSO (disco disc) 13 16 BANG A GONG-WITCH QUEEN-Roadshow (disco disc) 14 17 DANCE WITH YOU-CARRIE LUCAS-Solar (disco disc) 15 13 KEEP ON DANCIN'-GARY'S GANG-Columbia (disco disc) 16 10 DA YA THINK I'M SEXY?-ROD STEWART-Warner Bros. (disco disc) 17 24 I (WHO HAVE NOTHING)-SYLVESTER-Fantasy (disco disc) 18 20ONE MORE MINUTE/FILL MY LIFE WITH LOVE-ST. TROPEZ- Butterfly (disco discs) WBOS/Boston/ Jane Dunklee WMAK/Nashville/ Dan VaHie 19 22MY BABY'S BABY-LIQUID GOLD-Parachute (disco disc) 20 27WORK THAT BODY-TAANA GARDNER-West End (disco disc) #1 WE ARE FAMILY-Sister #1 HIGH ON YOUR LOVE SUITE- Rick James-Gordy 21 15 CLIMB/RUSHIN' TO MEET YOU-MIDNIGHT RHYTHM-Atlantic Sledge-Cotillion (disco disc) PrimeTOUCH ME BABY-Ultimate PrimeDISCO NIGHTS (ROCK FREAK) -Casablanca (Ip cut) Movers: --G.Q.-Arista 22 23PICK ME UP, I'LL DANCE-MELBA MOORE-Epic (disco disc) Movers: DANCER-Gino Soccio- FORBIDDEN LOVE-Madleen 18 LOVE IS THE ULTIMATE-ULTIMATE-Casablanca (disco disc) 23 Kane-WB Warner/ RFC FLY ME ON THE WINGS OF 24 26 NIGHT TIME FANTASY-VICKI SUE ROBINSON-RCA (disco disc) PICK ME UP, I'LL DANCE -- LOVE-Cell Bee-APA 25 21 BY THE WAY YOU DANCE (I KNEW IT WAS YOU)-BUNNY SIGLER Melba Moore-Epic Pick Hits: WHBOaLnEd_LOATTtcA0 LOVE-Wonder -Gold Mind (disco disc) Pick Hits:BOOGIE WOOGIE DANCIN' 26 35 BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER-LINDA CLIFFORD-Curtom SHOES-Claudja Barry- GOIN' THROUGH THE (disco disc) Chrysalis MOTIONS-Joe Simon- Spring 27 19 AT MIDNIGHT-T-CONNECTION-Dash (disco disc) POUSSEZ-Poussez- Vanguard (entire Ip) WE ARE FAMILY-Sister 28 31 ROCK IT TO THE TOP-MANTUS-SMI (disco disc) EVERYBODY HERE MUST Sledge --Cotillion 29 30 IT MUST BE LOVE-ALTON McCLAIN & DESTINY-Polydor (disco PARTY-Direct Current WDRQ/Detroit/ Jim Ryan dsic) -TEC 30 28 WASTIN' MY LOVE/NIGHT TIME --STICKY FINGERS-Prelude #1 DISCO NIGHTS (ROCK FREAK)

WKTU /New York/Matt..ewk C.enottI (disco disc) DISCO NIGHTS (ROCK FREAK) DANCER-Gino Soccio- 31 29 SHAKE YOUR BODY (DOWN TO THE GROUND)-JACKSONS- #1 Prime -G.Q.-Arista Movers: Warner/ RFC Epic (disco disc) TAKE ME HOME-Cher- 32 - MUSIC IS MY WAY OF LIFE-PATTI LaBELLE-Epic (disco disc) PrimeDOUBLE CROSS-First Choice -Gold Mind Casablanca Caribou (disco disc) Movers: 33 25 HERE COMES THE NIGHT-BEACH BOYS ONE MORE MINUTE-St. BANG A GONG --Witch Queen 34 - IN THE NAVY-VILLAGE PEOPLE-Casablanca (disco disc) Tropez-Butterfly -Roadshow I (WHO HAVE NOTHING)- 35 - FLY ME ON THE WINGS OF LOVE-CELT BEE-APA (disco disc) Pick Hits: AIN'T NO MSTc0FaPdPdlNen' US 36 32 SATURDAY NIGHT, SUNDAY MORNING-THELMA HOUSTON- Sylvester-Fantasy Tamla (disco disc) Pick Hits:HAPPINESS-Pointer Sisters Whitehead-Phila. Intl. I'M A BAD BOY-Theo 33 KEEEP YOUR BODY WORKIN'-KLEEER-Atlantic (disco disc) -Planet 37 Vaness--Prelude 38 - HOT FOR YOU-BRAINSTORM-Tabu (disco disc) AIN'T NO STOPPIN' US NOW -McFadden & Whitehead BOOGIE WOOGIE DANCIN' 39 FOR YOUR LOVE-CHILLY-Polydor (disco disc) -Phila. Intl. SHOES--Claudja Barry-- 40 - HAPPINESS-POINTER SISTERS-Planet (disco disc) ONE CHAIN-Santana-Col Chrysalis 41 - NO ROMANCE/KEEP ON DANCIN'-THEO VANESS-Prelude KIIS-FM /Los Angeles/ Sherman Cohen (disco disc) WCAU-FM/Philadelphia/ Roy Perry #1 KNOCK ON WOOD-Amii #1 STAR LOVE-Cheryl Lynn- 42 38 HOT NUMBER-FOXY-Dash (disco disc) Col 43 - AIN'T NO STOPPIN' US NOW-McFADDEN & WHITEHEAD- Stewart-Ariola PrimeDANCER-Gino Soccio- DANCER-Gino Soccio- Phila. Intl. (disco disc) Prime Warner/ RFC Warner/ RFC Movers: 44 WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES-DOOBIE BROS.-Warner Bros.(disco Movers: FORBIDDEN LOVE-Madleen IN THE NAVY-Village People Kane-WB dsic) -Casablanca THERE BUT FOR THE GRACE 45 EVERYBODY HERE MUST PARTY-DIRECT CURRENT-TEC (disco MUSIC IS MY WAY OF LIFE- OF GOD GO I-Machine- Patti Labelle-Epic disc) Hologram/ RCA 46 - OUR LOVE IS INSANE-DESMOND CHILD & ROUGE-Capitol Pick Hits: YOU'RE ALL I HAVE-Poussez Pick Hits: LOVE DISCO STYLE-Erotic (disco disc) -Vanguard Drum Band-Prism 47 36 I DON'T KNOW IF IT'S RIGHT-EVELYN "CHAMPAGNE" KING- ONE CHAIN-Santana-Col MY BABY'S BABY-Liquid RCA (disco disc) DON'T SIT DOWN-Dee Gold-Parachute 48 40 STAR LOVE-CHERYL LYNN-Columbia (disco disc) Edwards-Cotillion HOT NUMBER-Foxy Dash 4939 WUTHERING HEIGHTS-JOHN FERRARA-Midsong (entire Ip) All records played are 12" discs unless otherwise indicated. 50 - JAMMIN' AT THE DISCO-PHILLY CREAM-Fantasy-WMOT (disco dsic)

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SANTANA-Columbia 3-10938 FRANK ZAPPA-Zappa 10 SAD CAFE-A&M 2134 HAIR (Original Soundtrack)- ONE CHAIN (DON'T DANCIN' FOOL (prod. BLACK ROSE (prod. by RCA 11548 MAKE NO PRISON) by Zappa) (writer: J. Punter) (writers: EASY TO BE HARD (prod. (prod. by Lambert - same) (Munchkin, Young -Simpson) by Schatz -Garrison) Potter) (writers: same) RI(AM ONUS ASCAP) (Man -Ken, BMI) (writers: MacDermott- (ABC/Dunhill, BMI) (3:45) (3:20) Rado-Ragni) (United (3:31) Artists, ASCAP) This third single from the "InnerThe ultra -eclectic Zappa has here The group is one of the new wave (3:30) Secrets" Ip was forced out of theproduced a certified Top 40 rec- ofEnglish bands withafinelyThis premiere selection from the album on AOR play. A hit for the ord.It's the first release on hishoned sense of pop/rock record-"Hair" soundtrack, and a hitin Four Tops in 1974, it's been re-own Zappa label (distributed bying. Their first disc, "Run Home1969 by Three Dog Night, adapts mixed somewhat to give extra pre- Mercury) and already much Girl," made Top 40 inroads and perfectlytoa'70s BOS sound. sence to Greg Walker's drivingplayed on the AORs. It's aboutthis new release with high har- Cheryl Barnes debuts here and, if vocals. The beat is strong enough disco,ofcourse,andZappa mony vocals over a rock beat, thisisan indication, she has a to dance to but, for radio, it ap-doesn't lose a giggle or an oldshould be equally accessible to long career ahead of her. It's the peals to Top 40 and BOS listeners. fan. AOR and pop programming. strongest song in the film.

TOMMY ROE--Warner/Curb TAVARES-Capitol 4703 FIRST CHOICE-Gold Mind 4019 Pop 8800 STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART (prod. by (Salsoul) MASSACHUSETTS (prod. by Lloyd) B. Martin) (writers: Hanks -Grey) DOUBLE CROSS (prod. by Harris -Tyson) (writers: Gibb bros.) (Casserole, (Medad/Irving, BMI) (3:42) (writers: same) (pub. not listed) BMI) (2:18) This second single from "Madam (3:21) SPYRO GYRA-Infinity 50,001 The Bee Gees had a hit with it in MORNING DANCE (prod. Beckenstein- Butterfly,"writtenbyGrey & The group's whole album is heavi- Calandra) (writer: Beckenstein) 1967 and Roe's sweet new version Hanks, has a disco beat and strong ly programmed at the discos and (Harlem/Crosseyed Bear, BMI) is right for adult/pop and country harmony vocals. It has something this cut was a natural choice for (3:58) programming. The arrangements from disco/BOS and pop listeners. radio. A female vocalisspot- TheBuffalogroup is already are especially effective. known in progressive jazz circles lighted and the arrangements are lush and driving. and this first instrumental for In- SAMMY HAGAR-Capitol 4699 BRICK-Bang 4802 (CBS) finity, featuring steel drums and (SITTIN' ON) THE DOCK OF THE BAY RAISE YOUR HANDS (prod. by Schnee) NITEFLYTE-Ariola 7747 sax, should find adult and pop (prod. by Hagar -Carter) (writers: (writers: Hargis -Ransom -Brown) play as well. Cropper -Redding) (East Memphis/ (WB/Good High, ASCAP) 13:581 IF YOU WANT IT (prod. by Torano Time, BMI) (3:03) Their "Dazz" single several years Mraz) (writers: Torano-Johnson) Hagar is well known as a heavy (Face, BMI) (3:50) STEVE FORBERT-Nemperor ago was a major BOS hit with lots 7520 rocker but takes a lighter turn on This new disco group has especi- this re -make of the Otis Redding of pop play and this new discally strong harmony vocals and GOIN' DOWN TO LAUREL (prod. by could easily do the same. The vo- Burgh) (writer: Forbert) (Rolling classic. His vocals are smoother here features them with style on cals are central with a bit of funk Tide, ASCAP) (4:09) than ever and could easily appeal a light melodic tune that should in the rhythm. Forbert became something of a to a/c as well as pop. get fast radio action. cult artist off his first album and single, with naturalvocal/ this DOBIE GRAY-Infinity 50,010 lyricalcomparisonstoSpring- steen, should broaden his audi- B.O.S./Pop WHO'S LOVIN' YOU (prod. by R. Hall) Country/Pop (writer. M. James) (Screen Gems -EMI, ence considerably. BMI) (3:48) PHYLLIS HYMAN-Arista 0412 Gray's last mid -charter was a dis- ELVIS PRESLEY-RCA 11533 MICHAEL MURPHEY-Epic 8- ARE YOU SINCERE (prod. by J. KISS YOU ALL OVER (prod. by T. Life) co number but this follow-up is a Deary) (writer: Walker) (Cedarwood, 50686 (writers: Chapman -Chinn) (Chinni- more traditional BOS ballad with CHAIN GANG (prod. by Boylan) BMI) (2:00) chap/Careers, BMI) (3:32) dramatic vocals and full orchestra- (writer: Cooke) (Kags, BMI) Hyman takes Exile's #1 single and There's an eeryquality to the (3:30) tion. This has appeal for several talking bridge on this first time Murphey gives a soft folk reading makesither own with a high formats. release.Theinstrumentationis to Sam Cooke's 1960 top charter.vocal delivery and modified disco beat.It could make it right back sparse, leaving plenty of room for Harmonica and pedal steel set the Presley's mature baritone. It will mood and this could be the ar- up the charts. PRINCE PHILLIP MITCHELL- Atlantic 3569 no doubt get pop and country tist's biggest single in some time. adds. LEN BOONE (WITH HOLLY PAYING THE PRICE (prod. by Mitchell) THE BOYZZ-Epic/Cleve. Intl. SHERWOOD)-Chrysalis 2317 (writer: same) (Hot Stuff, BMI) (3:48) STELLA PARTON-Elektra 46029 8-50685 THERE'S NO ME WITHOUT YOU (prod. SHADY LADY (prod. by R. & H. by R. Watson) (writer: Boone) (Rare A suggestive moan opening sets STEADY AS THE RAIN (prod. by Albert) (writers: Buck -Angel) Blue/Tiny Titan, ASCAP) (3:21) the mood forthisBOS/disco Malloy -Steven) (writer: Parton) (Dr. Dirt's/Burning River) Boone has written hits for othernumber, heavy on conga drums (Owepar, BMI( (2:23) (3:06) artists and seems to have done it andkeyedby a highfemale Parton picked one of her sister's The Cleveland group rocks strong forhimselfthistime.It'sthe chorus.It'sright for dancing or most up -beat tunes here. There's from the opening notes here car-slickest disco/BOS material with listening. a similarity in the vocals but Stella ried by a gravely lead vocal, bigable support fromHolly Sher - still stands on her own. The in- piano parts and a wall of guitars. wood's bright vocals. strumentation isrightfor pop It's for Top 40 and AOR, for sure. STEPHANIE MILLS -20th Cent. listeners as well. PARLIAMENT-Casablanca 976 2403 TKO-Infinity 50,012 WHAT CHA GONNA DO WITH MY LOVIN' RAZZY BAILEY-RCA 11536 AIN'T NO WAY TO BE (prod. by M. RUMPOFSTEELSKIN (prod. by G. Clinton) (writers: Clinton -Collins) (Rubberband, (prod. by Mtume-Lucas( (writers: same) IF LOVE HAD A FACE (prod. by Flicker) (writers: Sinsel-Bortko-Pierce) (Scarab, BMI( (3:30) (Knucklenose/Vazzogg/Relic, BMI) (3:50) Montgomery) (writers: Pippin - ASCAP) (3:18) The masters of funk here release "The Wiz" 'slong-time Dorothy Jobe) (House of Gold, BMI) (2:39) This new group debuts with aone of thebig cuts from the shows some very grown up moves Bailey's new single will certainly powerful metal rocker reminiscent "Motor -Booty Affair"Ip.All the on this sensual Mtume-Lucas com- appeal to his country fans but his of a number of groups. Guitars P -Funk elements are carefully in- position.It has a modified danc-easy vocal style on this catchy stand out, of course, and it's des- cluded here and it's a BOS sure ing beat and features her wide mid -tempoballadshouldget tined for AOR play first. shot with disco potential. range and vocal energy. adult action as well.

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(A BI -Weekly Report on Adult/Contemporary Playlist Additions) By FRANN ALTMAN TEMPORARILY OVERLOADED CIRCUITS ANYONE? For those who I NEED YOUR HELP BARRY attended this year's 21st NARM convention in Hollywood, Fla., you Most Adds MANILOW-Ray Stevens-WB RIO-Michael Nesmith-Pacific may have experienced this condition. Overloaded isnot meant to I NEED YOUR HELP BARRY Arts denote anything more than a temporary occupational hazard which MANILOW-Ray Stevens WATCH OUT FOR LUCY-Eric one may experience when exposed to over 2100 people in a concen- Clapton-RSO -WB (12) trated area, many of whom are new faces. The incredible amount of REUNITED-Peahces & Herb- WFTL/FT. LAUDERDALE Polydor (11) THE WISDOM OF A FOOL- conventioneers engaging in extended conversations in the lobby, by GOODNIGHT TONIGHT- Jacky Ward-Mercury the exhibitions, by the pool, behind closed doors, in large halls, in Wings-Col (10) WHEN I DREAM-Crystal Gayle corridors, in the bathrooms, on board yachts .. . If you get what I SINCE I DON'T HAVE YOU- -UA mean, everywhere. RR met so many great people that day became ! Art Garfunkel-Col (8) WJBO/BATON ROUGE THEME FROM ICE CASTLES- GOODNIGHT TONIGHT-Wings night and night became day in less than the standard 24 hours, or so Melissa Manchester- -Col it seemed. While participants' reaction to the convention was gen- Arista (7) LOVE TAKES TIME-Orleans- IF LOVING YOU IS WRONG Infinity erally strong, RR can't help but to walk away with a greater awareness (I DON'T WANT TO BE WTMJ/MILWAUKEE of all the who's who and what's what that makes this business, which RIGHT)-Barbara Mandrel) CALIFORNIA DREAMIN'-America seems addicting to so many, go around.If I left anyone standing -MCA (7) -American Intl. DON'T YOU WRITE HER OFF- DON'T YOU WRITE HER OFF- while I tried to run down an interviewee, please pardon. RR enjoyed McGuinn Clark & Hillman- McGuinn Clark & Hillman- meeting everyone! Capitol (6) Capitol SUPERMAN-Barbra Streisand IF LOVING YOU IS WRONG (I THE FULL MAGILLAH: Don Graham of Cream Records has alerted -Col (6) DON'T WANT TO BE RIGHT)- RR to a "most beautiful legs contest" in support of artists Legs Dia- LOVE TAKES TIME-Orleans- Barbara Mandrell-MCA Infinity (5) I NEVER SAID I LOVE YOU- mond's upcoming concert at the Agora Theater in Cleveland, Ohio. LOVE BALLAD-George Orsa Lia-Infinity The contest, put together through the efforts of Progress Distributors Benson-WB (5) SINCE I DON'T HAVE YOU- and WMMS/Cleveland, will present four winners at total of $5,000 WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND- Art Garfunkel-Col John Denver-RCA (5) THEME FROM ICE CASTLES- worth of diamonds resulting from first prize selections in each of the HARD TIMES FOR LOVERS- Melissa Manchester-Arista following four categories: most beautiful legs, hairiest, shortest and Judy Collins-Elektra (5) WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND-John I NEVER SAID I LOVE YOU- Denver-RCA most unusual legs. Kid Leo, air personality from WMMS, will judge Orsa Lia-Infinity (5) WCCO/MINNEAPOLIS the winners on stage at the contest. Registration will take place at BABY YOU MOVE ME-Rick Moses most retail outlets in the Cleveland and outlying areas or photos can WSAR/FALL RIVER -20th Century Fox be mailed directly to WMMS. Heavy instore display will support this GOODNIGHT TONIGHT-Wings DREAM LOVER-Rick Nelson-Epic -Col LOVE TAKES TIME-Orleans- effort. I NEVER SAID I LOVE YOU- Infinity Orsa Lia-Infinity MORNING DANCE-Spyro Gyra BUENA SUERTE DEPARTMENT: Joel A. Katz, Esq. from Atlanta, Ga. I WANT YOUR LOVE-Chic- -Infinity named vice president/director and general council of Emerald City SAIL AWAY-Oak Ridge Boys- Atlantic Records, Inc., parent company of Oz and Music Scene retail stores ... LOVE TAKES TIME-Orleans- MCA Infinity SWEET AND SOUR-Firefall- also to MMO (Music Minus One), which plans on opening another Atlantic WNEW/NEW YORK branch in Chicago within the next two months ... toJim Tyrrell ... CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE- KMBZ/KANSAS CITY to Michael Sarafino .. . hello to Dog Ears Records of Chicago .. . to Engelbert Humperdinck-Epic BELLAVIA-Chuck Mangione DON'T YOU WRITE HER OFF- -A&M Lynda and Lysa Stone, Ned Berndt of Q's Records and Tapes/Florida. McGuinn, Clark & Hillman- GOODNIGHT TONIGHT-Wings Capitol -Col FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD: In a NARM session re one IF LOVING YOU IS WRONG (I I NEED YOUR HELP BARRY stops, a question arose from the audience by a lady who wanted to DON'T WANT TO BE RIGHT)- MANILOW-Ray Stevens-WB Barbara Mandrell-MCA LOVE BALLAD-George Benson know how to get her small label product out on the streets. The REUNITED-Peaches & Herb- -WB answers RR heard were not very satisfying. Through conversation with Polvdor RHUMBA GIRL-Nicolette Larson Steve Libman, Oz (Atlanta) VP of operations, RR was told that Oz is WIP/ PHILADELPHIA -WB THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG- open to carrying brand new product. While they probably won't stock GET USED TO IT-Roger Voudouris Tony Orlando-Casablanca the store the same way they would with, say, Rod Stewart,itisa -WB THEME FROM ICE CASTLES- HARD TIMES FOR LOVERS-Judy Melissa Manchester-Arista change to expose new artists. Display merchandise will also be util- Col l ins-Elektra I NEED YOUR HELP BARRY KIIS/LOS ANGELES ized. RR is sure that there are many more retailers out there who feel MANILOW-Ray Stevens-WB GOODNIGHT TONIGHT-Wings the same. WMAL/WASH., D.C. -Col I NEVER SAID I LOVE YOU- BLOW AWAY-George Harrison POODLE POOP: Frank 'what will you do next?' DiLeo of CBS mer- -Dark Horse Orsa chandising reports a Fabulous Poodles presentation was held at Tower I NEED YOUR HELP BARRY KPNW/EUGENE MANILOW-Ray Stevens-WB IF LOVING YOU IS WRONG (I Records/Los Angeles on Friday, March 23 to honor the group with a LOVE IS THE ANSWER-Dan & DON'T WANT TO BE RIGHT)- giant poodle poop (yes, that is what Mr. DiLeo said). In support of Coley-Big Tree Barbara Mandrell-MCA this effort, pink poodle poop pins were given out. Three dimensional SHAKE YOUR BODY (DOWN TO I NEED YOUR HELP BARRY THE GROUND)-Jacksons-Epic MANILOW-Ray Stevens-WB posters of the group were displayed as well as pink and green balloons SINCE I DON'T HAVE YOU-Art PRECIOUS LOVE-Bob Welch- embellishing the store. Pink and green sun glasses were also given out. Garfunkel-Col Capitol SUPERMAN-Barbra Streisand- RIO-Michael Nesmith-Pacific BREAKFAST IN AMERICA: Courtesy of A&M Records, each night Col Arts from approximately midnight until 3 a.m., the label opened up its WSM/NASHVILLE TAKE ME HOME-Cher- Casablanca ME AND MY BROKEN HEART- hospitality suite to NARM members to come and join them for break- Rex Allen Jr.-WB KVI/SEATTLE fast, have their pictures taken with the illustrious 'Libby', video presen- MORNING DANCE-Spyro Gyra DON'T YOU WRITE HER OFF- tations on their current artists, new music, great people and to ex- -Infinity McGuinn, Clark & Hillman- WHEN I DREAM-Crystal Gayle Capitol change ideas. -UA HARD TIMES FOR LOVERS-Judy YOU CAN DO IT-Dobie Gray- Collins-Elektra HIGH ENERGY: There are too many people at this moment to thank Infinity I NEED YOUR HELP BARRY for their cooperation. Thanks will follow throughout the subsequent MANILOW-Ray Stevens-WB WSB /ATLANTA columns, however, but a special gracias to NARM staffers who ran DREAM LOVER-Rick Nelson-Epic Also reportingthis week: WHDH, GOOD NIGHT TONIGHT-Wings WBAL, WKBC-FM, WQUD- FM, WLW, hither and yon to make it happen. Patrick Gorlick, Stan Silverman and -Col WGAR, KMOX-FM, KULF, KOY, Joe Cohen, to name only a few, were just great.I think it's time I got GONE LONG GONE-Chicago KSFO. -Col 24 stations reporting. some sleep.

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SALESMAKER OF THE WEEK PARALLEL LINES-Blondie- BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- MUSIC STOP/DETROIT OUTLANDOS D'AMOUR-Police- Chrysalis Supertramp-A&M A&M TAKE ME HOME-Cher- DISCO NIGHTS-GQ-Arista CHEAP TRICK AT BUDOKAN- Epic RICKIE LEE JONES-WB Casablanca I LOVE YOU SO-Natalie Cole- DESOLATION ANGELS- ROCK ON-Raydio--Arista Capitol INSPIRATION-Maze-Capitol Bad Company-Swan Song RECORD BAR/NATIONAL DISCO NIGHTS-GQ-Arista DAVEY'S LOCKER/SOUTH EVOLUTION-Journey-Col IT'S ALRIGHT WITH ME- Patti Labelle-Epic FIRST GLANCE-April Wine- AIRWAVES-Badfinger-Elektra I LOVE YOU SO-Natalie Cole- Arista JOY OF FLYING-Tony Will ams BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- Capitol -Col GEORGE HARRISON-Dark Horse Supertramp-A&M INSPIRATION-Maze-Capitol L.A. (LIGHT ALBUM)-Beach Boys CHILDREN OF THE SUN- IRONHORSE-Scotti Bros. OUTLINE-Gino Soccio-WB/RFC ROCK ON-Raydio-Arista -Caribou Billy Thorpe-Capricorn MORNING DANCE-Spyro Gyra- LOVE TRACKS-Gloria Gaynor- WE ARE FAMILY-Sister Sledge- DESMOND CHILD & ROUGE- Infinity Polydor Cotillion Capitol NIGHT RIDER-Tim Weisberg- MOVE IT ON OVER-George DESOLATION ANGELS- A&M Thorogood & the Destroyers- Bad Company-Swan Song BREAKFAST IN AMERICA OAK RIDGE BOYS HAVE KEMP MILL/WASH., D.C. Rounder ENLIGHTENED ROGUES-Allman SUPERTRAMP ARRIVED-MCA BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- OUTLANDOS D'AMOUR-Pol ice- Brothers-Capricorn SHEIK YERBOUTI-Frank Zappa- A&M A&M Supertramp-A&M KNOCK ON WOOD-Amii Stewart Zappa EVERYBODY UP-Ohio Players- SHEIK YERBOUTI-Frank Zappa- -Ariola WAR: THE MUSIC BAND-MCA Zappa NIGHT RIDER-Tim Weisberg- 1111 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111, Arista WARRIORS-A&M (Soundtrack) FATE FOR BREAKFAST- A&M TOP SALES Art Garfunkel-Col RECORD REVOLUTION/ PEAKS VALLEYS HONKY-TONKS & BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- SOUND UNLIMITED/ I LOVE YOU SO-Natalie Cole- CLEVELAND ALLEYS-Michael Murphey- Supertramp-A&M NATIONAL Capitol BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- Epic DESOLATION ANGELS-Bad INSPIRATION-Maze-Capitol Supertramp-A&M TAKE ME HOME-Cher- Company-Swan Song BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- Supertramp-A&M LOOK SHARP-Joe Jackson-A&M DOWNWIND-Pierre Moerlen's Casablanca 11111 11111.111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111,11114111111111111111i, DANCE LADY DANCE-Crown OUTLANDOS D'AMOUR-Pol ice- Gong-Arista A&M HANDLEMAN/NATIONAL Heights Affair-De-Lite EVERYBODY UP-Ohio Players- SOUND WAREHOUSE/ DANGER MONEY-UK-Polydor ROCK BILLY BOOGIE- Arista COLORADO SPRINGS BUSTIN' OUT OF L SEVEN- DESOLATION ANGELS- Robert Gordon-RCA EVOLUTION-Journey-Col Rick James-Gordy ROCK ON-Raydio-Arista BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- Bad Company-Swan Song GRAND RIVER LULLABYE- Supertramp-A&M DESOLATION ANGELS- DON'T CRY OUT LOUD- SHEIK YERBOUTI-Frank Zappa- Alex Bevan-Springboard Bad Company-Swan Song Zappa I LOVE YOU SO-Natalie Cole- DESOLATION ANGELS- Melissa Manchester-Arista Bad Company-Swan Song ENLIGHTENED ROGUES- EVOLUTION-Journey-Col Capitol Allman Brothers-Capricorn JOY OF FLYING-Tony Williams- FEEL NO FRET-AWB-Atlantic OUTLANDOS D'AMOUR-Police- WAXIE MAXIE/ HERE, MY DEAR-Marvin Gaye- HAIR-RCA (Soundtrack) Col A&M Tamla JOURNEY TO THE LAND OF WASH., D.C. RICKIE LEE JONES-WB RANCE ALLEN GROUP-Stay LIFE FOR THE TAKING- ENCHANTMENT-Enchantment SHEIK YERBOUTI-Frank Zappa- AWAKENING-Michael Narada ROCKETS-RSO -Roadshow Walden-Atlantic Eddie Money-Col Zappa SQUEEZING OUT SPARKS- MINUTE BY MINUTE- KNOCK ON WOOD-Amii Stewart TYCOON-Arista BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- Graham Parker-Arista -Ariola Supertramp-A&M Doobie Brothers-WB MIRROR STARS-Fabulous Poodles LIVIN' INSIDE YOUR LOVE- DISCO NIGHTS-GQ-Arista ROSE RECORDS/CHICAGO George Benson-WB KING KAROL/NEW YORK HOT NUMBERS-Foxy-Dash -Epic ARMED FORCES-Elvis Costello- I LOVE YOU SO-Natalie Cole- BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- MOLLY HATCHETT-Epic MUSIC BOX DANCER- Supertramp-A&M Frank Mills-Polydor Col Capitol NIGHT RIDER-Tim Weisberg- DESOLATION ANGELS- INSPIRATION-Maze-Capitol DESOLATION ANGELS- A&M PARALLEL LINES-Blondie- Bad Company-Swan Song Bad Company-Swan Song L.A. (LIGHT ALBUM)-Beach Boys THE GAMBLER-Kenny Rogers- Chrysalis GLADYS KNIGHT-Col SPIRITS HAVING FLOWN- DIRE STRAITS-WB -Caribou UA ENLIGHTENED ROGUES- IN THE MOOD WITH TYRONE Bee Gees-RSO LET ME BE YOUR WOMAN- DAVIS-Col Allman Brothers-Capricorn Linda Clifford-Curtom CIRCLES/ARIZONA LET ME BE YOUR WOMAN- LIFE FOR THE TAKING- MUSIC BOX-Evelyn Champagne KORVETTES/NATIONAL Linda Clifford-Curtom BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- Eddie Money-Col King-RCA Supertramp--A&M BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- LOVE TRACKS-Gloria Gaynor- ROCK ON-Raydio-Arista MANIFESTO-Roxy Music-Atco Supertramp-A&M MIRROR STARS-Fabulous Poodles DESOLATION ANGELS- Polydor Bad Company-Swan Song HARD TIMES FOR LOVERS- SPIRITS HAVING FLOWN- -Epic Judy Collins-Elektra RECORD REVOLUTION/ MONTANA-Atlantic EVERYBODY UP-Ohio Players- Bee Gees-RSO Arista INSTANT FUNK-Salsoul THREE HEARTS-Bob Welch- PA. -DEL. OUTLINE-Gino Soccio-WB/RFC KNOCK ON WOOD-Amii Stewart PROMISE OF LOVE-Delegation- I LOVE YOU SO-Natalie Cole- Capitol BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- -Ariola Shadybrook Capitol 2 HOT-Peaches & Herb- Supertramp-A&M IN THE MOOD WITH TYRONE MUSIC BOX DANCING- Polydor DESOLATION ANGELS- DAVIS-Col Frank Mills-Polydor WE ARE FAMILY-Sister Sledge- Bad Company-Swan Song 1812 OVERTURE/ ROCK BILLY BOOGIE- INSPIRATION-Maze-Capital Cotillion EVOLUTION-Journey-Col MILWAUKEE L.A. (LIGHT ALBUM)-Beach Boys Robert Gordon-RCA BUSTIN' %IT OF L SEVEN- SHEIK YERBOUTI-Frank Zappa INSPIRATION-Maze-Capitol -Caribou -Zappa RECORD WORLD-TSS IT'S ALRIGHT WITH ME- Eck James-Gordy NEED TO BE-Sandra Feva- TAKE ME HOME-Cher- STORES/NEW YORK Patti Labelle-Epic ENLIGHTENED ROGUES- Venture ALIVE ON ARRIVAL-Steve Forbert LET ME BE YOUR WOMAN- Allman Brothers-Capricorn OSIRIS-WB Casablanca Linda Clifford-Curtom EVOLUTION-Journey-Col THREE HEARTS-Bob Welch- -Nemperor ROCK ON-Raydio-Arista BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- LIVIN' INSIDE YOUR LOVE- LOOK SHARP-Joe Jackson-A&M Capitol George Benson-WB PROMISE OF LOVE-Delegation- WE ARE FAMILY-Sister Sledge- Supertramp-A&M LICORICE PIZZA/ Shadybrook DESOLATION ANGELS- MANIFESTO-Roxy Music-Atco Cotillion REMOTE CONTROL-Tubes-A&M LOS ANGELES Bad Company-Swan Song SKYY-Salsoul TYCOON-Arista ROCK & ROLL NIGHTS-BTO- ALTON MCCLAIN & DESTINY- MUSICLAND/NATIONAL FEEL NO FRET-AWB-Atlantic Polydor LEGEND-Poco-MCA Mercury BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- SINFUL-Angel-Casablanca BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- LIVIN' INSIDE YOUR LOVE- PLATTERS/PHILADELPHIA Supertramp-A&M Supertramp-A&M George Benson-WB STRAIGHT TO THE BANK- DESOLATION ANGELS- DESMOND CHILD & ROUGE- Bill Summers-Prestige DESOLATION ANGELS- MIRROR STARS-Fabulous Poodles Capitol Bad Company-Swan Song Bad Company-Swan Song -Epic TYCOON-Arista ICE CASTLES-Arista- DOWNWIND-Pierre Moerlen's ENLIGHTENED ROGUES-Allman SHEIK YERBOUTI-Frank Zappa- Gong-Arista Brothers-Capricorn (Soundtrack) Zappa LIEBERMAN /MINNEAPOLIS KNOCK ON WOOD-Amii Stewart EVOLUTION-Journey-Col GEORGE HARRISON-Dark Horse THREE HEARTS-Bob Welch- BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- -Ariola FEEL NO FRET-AWE-Atlantic Supertramp-A&M LIFE FOR THE TAKING- Capitol I LOVE YOU SO-Natalie Cole- Eddie Money-Col LIVIN' INSIDE YOUR LOVE- TWILLEY-Dwight Twilley- CARS-Elektra George Benson-WB Capitol LIVIN' INSIDE YOUR LOVE- Arista DESOLATION ANGELS- MANIFESTO-Rosy Music-Atco INSPIRATION-Maze-Capitol Bad Company-Swan Song George Benson-WB MUSIC BOX DANCER- LET ME BE YOUR WOMAN- MUSIC BOX DANCER- STRAWBERRIES/BOSTON DIRE STRAITS-WB Frank Mills-Polydor Frank Mills-Polydor Linda Clifford-Curtom EL CEE NOTES-Lamont Cranston MANIFESTO-Roxy Music-Atco OUTLANDOS D'AMOUR-Police- BIG CITY ROCK-Atlantics-MCA Band-Waterhouse TIGER IN THE RAIN- MUSIC BOX-Evelyn Champagne Michael Franks-WB A&M DANCE LADY DANCE-Crown ENLIGHTENED ROGUES- PARALLEL LINES-Blondie- Heights Affair-De-Lite King-RCA Allman Brothers Band- WE ARE FAMILY-Sister Sledge- ROCK ON-Raydio-Arista Cotillion Chrysalis DISCO NIGHTS-GQ-Arista Capricorn SHEIK YERBOUTI-Frank Zappa- ENLIGHTENED ROGUES- EVOLUTION-Journey-Col Zappa Allman Brothers-Capricorn WEBB/PHILADELPHIA FEEL NO FRET-AWB-Atlantic EUCALYPTUS/WEST AND I LOVE YOU SO-Natalie Cole- EVERYBODY UP-Ohio Players- OUTLANDOS D'AMOUR-Pol ice- NORTHWEST PICKWICK/NATIONAL Capitol A&M IN THE PUREST FORM-Mass Arista BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- BOBBY CALDWELL-Clouds FEEL NO FRET-AWB--Atlantic SQUEEZING OUT SPARKS- Supertramp-A&M Production-Coti II ion Graham Parker-Arista BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- INSPIRATION-Maze-Capitol HOT NUMBERS-Foxy-Dash DESOLATION ANGELS- Supertramp-A&M I LOVE YOU SO-Natalie Cole- Bad Company-Swan Song MORNING DANCE-Spyro Gyro- POPLAR TUNES/MEMPHIS DESOLATION ANGELS- Infinity Capitol DISCO NIGHTS-GQ-Arista Bad Company-Swan Song MUSIC BOX-Evelyn Champagne IN THE PUREST FORM-Mass BREAKFAST IN AMERICA- ENLIGHTENED ROGUES-Allman ENLIGHTENED ROGUES- King-RCA Production-Cotil I ion Eupertramp-A&M Brothers-Capricorn Allman Brothers-Capricorn NIGHT RIDER-Tim Weisberg- LET ME BE YOUR WOMAN-, CHEAP TRICK AT BUDOKAN-Epic EVOLUTION-Journey-Col INSTANT FUNK-Salsoul A&M Linda Clifford-Curtom DISCO NIGHTS-GQ-Arista FEEL NO FRET-AWB-Atlantic KNOCK ON WOOD-Amii Stewart LIGHT THE LIGHT-Seawind- EVOLUTION-Journey-Col IF YOU KNEW SUZI-Suzi Quatro Horizon I LOVE YOU SO-Natalie Cole -RSO -Ariola FOR THE RECORD/ LIVIN' INSIDE YOUR LOVE- MORNING DANCE-Spyro Gyro- CapitolINSPIRATION-Maze-Capitol MANIFESTO-Roxy Music-Atco George Benson-WB BALTIMORE Infinity REMOTE CONTROL-Tubes-A&M MUSIC BOX DANCER- AWAKENING-Michael Narada ROCK ON-Raydio--Arista MUSIC BOX-Evelyn Champagne STRAIGHT TO THE BANK- Frank Mills-Polydor Walden-Atlantic WAR: THE MUSIC BAND-MCA King-RCA Bill Summers-Prestige

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96 MUSIC BOX DANCER FRANK MILLS/Polydor PD 1 6192 2 G BEE GEES ECI EEI 65 SHEIK YERBOUTI FRANK ZAPPA/Zappa SRZ 2 1501 (Mercury) 3 L RSO RS 13041 8 H 56 56 IT'S ALRIGHT WITH ME PATTI LABELLE/Epic JE 35772 3 G 57 (7th Week) 51 CARMEL JOE SAMPLE/MCA AA 1126 8 G

2 2 MINUTE BY MINUTE DOOBIE BROTHERS/Warner Bros. CHARTMAKER OF THE WEEK BSK 3193 16 H 4 DIRE STRAITS/Warner Bros. BSK 3266 13 G - I LOVE YOU SO E? 3 BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN ROD STEWART/Warner Bros. BSK 3261 16 H NATALIE COLE 6 2 HOT! PEACHES & HERB/Polydor/MVP PD 16172 10 G 9 LIVIN' INSIDE YOUR LOVE GEORGE BENSON/Warner Capitol SO 11928 1 H Bros. 2BSK 3277 4 X 7 8 52ND STREET BILLY JOEL/Columbia FC 35609 24 H 8 7 BRIEFCASE FULL OF BLUES BLUES BROTHERS/Atlantic SD 19217 16 Ea 64 MANIFESTO ROXY MUSIC/Atco SD 38 114 3 G 9 5 CRUISIN' VILLAGE PEOPLE/Casablanca NBLP 7118 25 G 60 50 HERE, MY DEAR MARVIN GAYE/Tamla T 364 LP2 10 10 LOVE TRACKS GLORIA GAYNOR/Polydor PD 1 6184 12 (Motown) 14 X 61 61 VAN HALEN/Warner Bros. BSK 3075 44 G ge 27DESOLATION ANGELS BAD COMPANY/Swan Song SS 8506 (Atl) 3 G BiEVOLUTION JOURNEY/Columbia FC 35797 1 H In 16 ENLIGHTENED ROGUES THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND/ 127 FEEL NO FRET AVERAGE WHITE BAND/Atlantic SD 19207 1 G Capricorn CPN 0218 4 H 64 59 ENERGY POINTER SISTERS/Planet P 1 (Elektra/Asylum) 12 G 65 58 CHILDREN OF SANCHEZ CHUCK MANGIONE/A&M SP El 34 BREAKFAST IN AMERICA SUPERTRAMP/A&M SP 3708 2 H 6700 16 K 14 13 BUSTIN' OUT OF L SEVEN RICK JAMES/Gordy G7 984R1 (Motown) 10 G cri 128 DISCO NIGHTS G.Q./Arista AB 4225 1 G 15 15 CHEAP TRICK AT BUDOKAN/Epic FE 35795 7 H 67 70TAKE ME HOME CHER/Casablanca NBLP 7133 5 G In 18 DESTINY JACKSONS/Epic JE 35552 13 G In 74 HARD TIMES FOR LOVERS JUDY COLLINS/Elektra 6E 171 4 G 17 11 TOTALLY HOT OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN/MCA 3067 19 G 69 71 BELL & JAMES/A&M SP 4728 10 G 70 67 EXOTIC MYSTERIES LONNIE LISTON SMITH/Columbia JC 30 PARALLEL LINES BLONDIE/Chrysalis CHR 1192 15 In 35654 19 17 GEORGE HARRISON/Dark Horse DHK 3255 (WB) 6 G 6 G 71 63 NICOLETTE NICOLETTE LARSON/Warner Bros. 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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Record World Albums151-200 Al 151 MILKY WAY CHOCOLATE MILK/RCA 177 HEADIN' HOME GARY WRIGHT/ AFL1 3081 Warner Bros. BSK 2344 152 FIRST GLANCE APRIL WINE/Capitol 178 ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN SKY tot -No CAPTAIN SKY/AVI 6042 SW 11852 179 ALTON McCLAIN & DESTINY/ 153 AIRWAVES BADONGER/Elektro 6E Polydor PD 1 6163 175 180 ANNIE'S SONG JAMES GALWAY/ APRIL 7, 1979 154 LIGHT THE LIGHT SEAWIND/ RCA Red Seal ARL1 3061 APR.MAR. Horizon SP 734 (A&M) 181 BOSTON/Epic JE 34188 7 31 155 LET IT ROLL TKO/Infinity INF 9005 182 EVEN NOW BARRY MANILOW/ 101 108 AWAKENING NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN/Atlantic SD 19222 156 THE JOY OF FLYING TONY Arista AB 4164 WILLIAMS/Columbia JC 35705 183 FIRE NIGHT DANCE PETER JACQUES 102 107ALIVE ON ARRIVAL STEVE FORBERT/Nemperor JZ 35538 (CBS) 157 THE BEST OF BARBARA MANDRELL/ BAND/Prelude PRL 12163 MCA AY 1119 184 STICKY FINGERS/Prelude PRL 12164 103113 HELL BENT FOR LEATHER JUDAS PRIEST/Columbia JC 35706 158 RUNNING ON EMPTY JACKSON 185 DANCE LADY DANCE CROWN BROWNE/Asylum 6E 113 HEIGHTS AFFAIR/De-Lite DSR 104 111 AN EVENING WITH HERBIE HANCOCK & CHICK COREA/ 159 GIVE 'EM ENOUGH ROPE THE 9512 (Mercury) Columbia PC 2 35663 CLASH/Epic JE 35543 186 IN THE TRUEST FORM MASS 160 M3000 MANDRE/Motown M7 PRODUCTION/Cotillion SD 5211 105 75 DOG & BUTTERFLY HEART/Portrait FR 35555 917R1 (Atli 161 NIGHT RIDER TIM WEISBERG/ 187 STUFF IT STUFF/Warner Bros. BSK 106 82 CROSSWINDS PEABO BRYSON/Capitol ST 11875 MCA 3084 3262 107 100GREATEST HITS COMMODORES/Motown M7 912R1 162 OUR MEMORIES OF ELVIS ELVIS 188 JUNGLE FEVER NEIL LARSEN/Horizon PRESLEY/RCA AQL1 3279 SP 733 (A&M) 108 90 DESMOND CHILD AND ROUGE/Capitol ST 11908 163 LOVE TALK MANHATTANS/Columbia 189 STROKIN' RICHARD TEE/Columbia/ JC 35693 Tappan Zee JC 35695 109 86 REED SEED GROVER WASHINGTON, JR./Motown M7 910R1 164 THE MUSIC BAND WAR/MCA 3085 190 EL-CEE NOTES THE LAMONT 165 ULTIMATE/Casablanca NBLP 7128 CRANSTON BAND/Waterhouse 6 110 122 L.A. (LIGHT ALBUM) THE BEACH BOYS/Caribou JZ 35752 (CBS) 166 HOT NUMBERS FOXY/Dash 191 COUCHOIS/Warner Bros. BSK 3289 111 78 SHOT OF LOVE LAKESIDE/Solar BXL1 2937 (RCA) 30010 (TK) 192 WHEN I NEED YOU ROGER 167 IN THE MOOD WITH TYRONE DAVIS WHITTAKER/RCA AFL1 3355 - LET ME BE YOUR WOMAN LINDA CLIFFORD/Curtom/RSO Columbia JC 35727 193 JUST LIKE REAL PEOPLE THE RS 2 3902 168 HAIR (ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK)/ KENDALLS/Ovation OV 1739 RCA CBL2 3274 194 ICE CASTLES (ORIGINAL 113 115PROMISE OF LOVE DELEGATION Shadybrook SB 010 169 HIGH AND OUTSIDE STEVE SOUNDTRACK)/Arista AL 9502 (Janus/GRT) GOODMAN/Asylum 6E 174 195 DANCING UP A STORM THE RAES/ 170 WHEN I DREAM CRYSTAL GAYLE/ A&M SP 4754 United Artists UA LA 858 H - MUSIC BOX EVELYN "CHAMPAGNE" KING/RCA AFL1 3033 196 DOWNWIND PIERRE MOERLEN'S 171 ROCK N' ROLL NIGHTS BTO/ 115 110 NO ESCAPE THE MARC TANNER BAND/Elektra 6E 168 Mercury SRM 1 3748 GONG/Arista AB 4219 172 THE BEST DAYS OF MY LIFE JOHNNY 197 STRAIGHT TO THE BANK BILL 1313 138 RICKIE LEE JONES/Warner Bros. BSK 3296 MATHIS/Columbia JC 35649 SUMMERS/Prestige 10105 173I COULD HAVE BEEN A SAILOR (Fantasy) 129 REMOTE CONTROL THE TUBES/A&M SP 4751 PETER ALLEN/A&M SP 4739 198 TRY MY LOVE TATA VEGA/Tamla T7 360R1 (Motown) 118 120PAT METHENY GROUP/ECM 1 1114 (WB) 174 CITY TO CITY GERRY RAFFERTY/ United Artists UA LA 840 G 199 GLADYS KNIGHT/Columbia JC 119 88 LIVING IN THE USA LINDA RONSTADT/Asylum 6E 155 175 SPACE GEORGE BENSON/CTI 7085 35704 176 ME, MYSELF AN EYE CHARLES 200 VILLAGE PEOPLE/Casablanca 12d - MORNING DANCE SPYRO GYRA/Infinity INF 9004 MINGUS/Atlantic SD 8803 NBLP 7064 121 102 TNT TANYA TUCKER/MCA 3066 122 92 MOTOR BOOTY AFFAIR PARLIAMENT/Casablanca NBLP 7125 Album Cross Referenceo

123 83 JOHN DENVER/RCA AQL1 3075 ALLMAN BROTHERS 12 MELISSA- MANCHESTER 49 ARPEGGIO 100 CHUCK MANGIONE 65 124 131 ALL FLY HOME AL JARREAU/Warner Bros. BSK 3229 AWB 63 BARRY MANILOW 35 BABYS 37 HERBIE MANN 74 125 89JAZZ QUEEN/Elektra 6E 166 BAD COMPANY 11 STEVE MARTIN 87 BEE GEES 1 MAZE 98 126 112 CHERYL LYNN/Columbia JC 35486 BELL & JAMES 69 MEATLOAF 88 GEORGE BENSON 6 PAT METHENY 118 BLONDIE 18 MILESTONE JAZZ STARS 131 - LOOK SHARP JOE JACKSON/A&M SP 4743 BLUES BROTHERS 8 STEVE MILLER 89 ANGELA BOFILL 39 FRANK MILLS 54 - ROCK ON RAYDIO/Arista AB 4212 BOOMTOWN RATS 78 MOLLY HATCHET 84 BEACH BOYS 110 EDDIE MONEY 22 129 114WINGS GREATEST/Capitol 500 11905 BREAKWATER 150 ANNE MURRAY 40, 96 CHUCK BROWN 34 WILLIE NELSON 139 PEABO BRYSON 106 OLIVIA NEWTON -JOHN 17 130 - EVERYBODY UP OHIO PLAYERS/Arista AB 4226 BOBBY CALDWELL 92 TED NUGENT 146 CARS 28 OHIO PLAYERS 130 131 135 MILESTONE JAZZ STARS IN CONCERT/Milestone M 55006 CHEAP TRICK 15 NIGEL OLSSON 142 CHER 67 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK: (Fantasy) CHIC 20 EVERY WHIICH WAY BUT LOOSE 143 CHICAGO 145 GREASE 33 132 132 THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG (ORIGINAL CAST RECORDING)/ ERIC CLAPTON 72 SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER 44 LINDA CLIFFORD 112 THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG 132 Casablanca NBLP 7141 NATALIE COLE 58 PARLIAMENT 122 133 133 HAVEN'T STOPPED DANCIN' YET GONZALEZ/Capitol SW 11855 JUDY COLLINS 68 PEACHES & HERB 5 COMMODORES 107 POCO 25 ELVIS COSTELLO 31 POINTER SISTERS 64 134 99THE MAN WHO BUILT AMERICA HORSLIPS/DJM 20 (Mercury) DELEGATION 113 POLICE 46 JOHN DENVER 123 RICHARD PRYOR 140 135 117 TEN YEARS OF GOLD KENNY ROGERS/United Artists DESMOND CHILD & ROUGE 108 SUZI QUATRO 93 NEIL DIAMOND 36 QUEEN 125 UA LA 835 H DIRE STRAITS 3 RAYDIO 128 DOOBIE BROTHERS 2 KENNY ROGERS 30, 135 136 118 COMES A TIME NEIL YOUNG/Reprise MSK 2266 (WB) GEORGE DUKE 42 ROLLING STONES 80 EARTH, WIND & FIRE 47 LINDA RONSTADT 119 137 119INNER SECRETS SANTANA/Columbia FC 35600 ENCHANTMENT 141 ROXY MUSIC 59 FABULOUS POODLES _ 79 PATRICE RUSHEN 76 138 142 T-CONNECTION/Dash 30009 (TK) STEVE FORBERT 102 JOE SAMPLE 57 FOREIGNER 48 SANTANA 137 MICHAEL FRANKS 75 DEVADIP CARLOS SANTANA 73 139 139WILLIE AND FAMILY LIVE WILLIE NELSON/Columbia KC2 35652 GARY'S GANG 82 BOB SEGER 77 ART GARFUNKEL 90 SISTER SLEDGE 23 140 116 "WANTED" RICHARD PRYOR LIVE IN CONCERT/Warner Bros. MARVIN GAYE 60 LONNIE LISTON SMITH 70 GLORIA GAYNOR 10 GINO SOCCIO 148 2BSK 3264 G.Q. 66 SPYRO GYRA 120 ANDY GIBB 81 ROD STEWART 4 141 145 JOURNEY TO THE LAND OF ENCHANTMENT ENCHANTMENT/ GONZALEZ 133 AMI ISTEWART 43 ROBERT GORDON 83 BARBRA STREISAND 32 Roadshow BXL1 3269 (RCA) CHICK COREA & HERBIE HANCOCK 104 STYX 29 142 143 HERBIE HANCOCK 38 DONNA SUMMER 21 NIGEL NIGEL OLSSON/Bang JZ 35792 (CBS) GEORGE HARRISON 19 SUPERTRAMP 13 HEART 105 TALKING HEADS 149 143 123 EVERY WHICH WAY BUT LOOSE (ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK) HORSLIPS 134 MARC TANNER BAND 115 PHYLLIS HYMAN 86 TAVARES 144 VARIOUS ARTISTS/Elektra 5E 502 INSTANT FUNK 26 T -CONNECTION 138 JOE JACKSON 127 GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE 144 121 MADAM BUTTERFLY TAVARES/Capitol SW 11874 JACKSONS 16 DESTROYERS 97 BOB JAMES 50 TOTO 24 145 125 HOT STREETS CHICAGO/Columbia FC 35512 RICK JAMES 14 TUBES 117 AL JARREAU 124 TANYA TUCKER 121 146 126 WEEKEND WARRIORS TED NUGENT/Epic FE 35551 JEFFERSON STARSHIP 45 DWIGHT TWILLEY 95 BILLY JOEL 7, 41 TYCOON 85 RICKIE LEE JONES 116 UFO 94 147 147'BOUT LOVE BILL WITHERS/Columbia JC 35596 JOURNEY 62 UK 99 JUDAS PRIEST 103 VAN HALEN 61 148 - OUTLINE GINO SOCCIO/Warner/RFC 3309 EVELYN CHAMPAGNE KING 114 VILLAGE PEOPLE 9, 53 PATTI LABELLE 56 NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN 101 149 134MORE SONGS ABOUT BUILDINGS AND FOOD TALKING HEADS/ LAKESIDE 111 GROVER WASHINGTON, JR. 109 NICOLETTE LARSON 71 BOB WELCH 27 Sire SRK 6058 (WB) RONNIE LAWS 91 BILL WITHERS 147 LITTLE RIVER BAND 52 WINGS 129 150 - BREAKWATER/Arista AB 4208 CHERYL LYNN 126 NEIL YOUNG 136 McGUINN, CLARK & HILLMAN 51 FRANK ZAPPA 55

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com have never been heard. With WBMX and WVON fighting for the #1 black radio spot in Chicago,it might be interesting to watch the progress of WLTH in Gary, that services the Chicago area. This station Black Reccwd is black -owned and utilizes a progressive format. The principals, Tom Lewis and Jim Hutchinson, are also the principals of the Southside Bank in Chicago. Music POWERHOUSE PROGRAMMERS PICK: "Sneakers (Fifty -Four)," Sea Level (Capricorn). This was one of the hottest tracks from their well C publicized album. Disco with a fusion touch, this is gonna be a big multi -format record. No question about it. L.A. NEWS: Motown artist Rick James launched (March 29) a 25 -city national tour beginning in Saginaw, Michigan at Wendles Arena. Dates Soul Truth are scheduled up to May 6th thus far, with expected additions to the By BASIL NIAS tour along the way ... Congratulations toChaka Khan, who gave birth NEW YORK -Personal Pick: "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now," McFadden to 5 lb., 2 oz. Damien Milton Patrick Holland on March 22, one day and Whitehead (Phila.Intl). This talented duo has written so many prior to Chaka's birthday. Greetings to both . .. AtlanticRecords is in hits for other people including Melba Moore and the ()lays, that theyharmony over the new Spinners release, "Are You Ready For Love," considered it was about time to write one for themselves, and the and a debut album from the Energetics, "Let's Say Goodbye To Good- results are as expected, a smash. Look for a lot of immediate adds on bye," written and produced by Eddie and Brian Holland. The featured this hot single. (Continued on page 50) POLYDOR: THE SLEEPING GIANT ARISES: Polydor has been hot on the charts since the beginning of the year, and there is good reason for their success and that good, solid product from their arsenal of talented stars. Topping the charts for them have been two major Black Oriented Album Chart APRIL 7, 1979 22.PROMISE OF LOVE success stories in Peaches and Herb and Gloria Gaynor. Both are in DELEGATION/Shadybrook SB 010 the running for the comeback of the year award, and are still smoking 1. 2 HOT! (Janus/GRT) PEACHES & HERB/Polydor/MVP PD 1 23.INSPIRATION 6172 in both the disco and pop categories, not to mention their perform- MAZE FEATURING FRANKIE BEVERLY/ ance on the black charts. The company is not limited, however, to 2. DESTINY Capitol SW 11912 JACKSONS/Epic JE 35552 24.AWAKENING just these two star attractions. The company is presently represented 3.INSTANT FUNK NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN/Atlantic on the charts with Alto McClain and Destiny, Joe Simon, Bionic Salsoul SA 8513 (RCA) SD 19222 4.LIVIN' INSIDE YOUR LOVE 25.SHOT OF LOVE Boogie, Fatback Band, Alicia Bridges and Arpeggio, and are ready to GEORGE BENSON/Warner Bros. 2BSK LAKESIDE/Solar BXLI 2937 (RCA) 3277 release new product by Millie Jackson and Roy Ayers. 26.ENERGY 5.BUSTIN' OUT OF L SEVEN POINTER SISTERS/Planet P1 To thank her many supporters for her #1 status and platinum al- RICK JAMES/Gordy G7 984R1 (Motown) (Elektra/Asylum) 6.WE ARE FAMILY 27.MUSIC BOX bum, Gloria Gaynor took a city bus around town to thank the local SISTER SLEDGE/Cotillion SD 5209 (At!) EVELYN "CHAMPAGNE" KING/RCA merchants and distributors for their support. The highlight of the tour 7.LOVE TRACKS AFL1 3033 was when the bus stopped at Sylvia's Restaurant in Harlem for some GLORIA GAYNOR/Polydor PD 1 6184 28.IN THE MOOD WITH TYRONE DAVIS 8.KNOCK ON WOOD TYRONE DAVIS/Columbia JC 35727 of her famous soul food (you heard about it first in RW). Look Out AMII STEWART/Ariola SW 50054 29.IT'S ALRIGHT WITH ME 9.DISCO NIGHTS PATTI LABELLE/Epic JE 35772 World Chicago is Back On Track: Chicago has long been treated as a G.Q./Arista AB 4225 30.FEETS DON'T FAIL ME NOW stepchild in the industry, especially in the last 20 years or so. Well, 10.BUSTIN' LOOSE HERBIE HANCOCK/Columbia JC 35764 all that's about to change. There is new life brewing on the Chicago CHUCK BROWN AND THE SOUL SEARCHERS/Source SOR 3076 (MCA) 31.JOURNEY TO THE LAND OF music scene and the major thrust is to keep some of the homebred 11.C'EST CHIC ENCHANTMENT artists in Chicago rather than have them leave for N.Y. or L.A. and be CHIC/Atlantic SD 19209 ENCHANTMENT/Roadshow BXL1 3269 12.HERE, MY DEAR (RCA) lost to the musical scene. One of the leaders in this movement is MARVIN GAYE/Tamla T 364 LP2 32.LOVE TALK Carl Davis at Chi Sound Records. Coming off his major hit with Gene (Motown) MANHATTANS/Columbia JC 35693 13.I LOVE YOU SO 33.LET ME BE YOUR WOMAN Chandler, Carl is ready to unleash the rest of his arsenal on the in- NATALIE COLE/Capitol SO 11928 LINDA CLIFFORD/Curtom/RSO RS 23902 dustry. In production with Chi Sound are Sidney Qualls, Walter Jack- 14.SOMEWHERE IN MY LIFETIME 34.T -CONNECTION son, The Impressions and a new record by Gene Chandler. Another PHYLLIS HYMAN/Arista AB 4602 Dash 30009 (TK) 15.BELL & JAMES 35.LIVE AND MORE new face that will be very visible on the Chicago scene in a very A&M SP 4728 DONNA SUMMER/Casablanca NBLP 7119 16. CROSSWINDS 36.CRUISIN' short time will be Simon/Redmon Inc. This is a multi -faceted company PEABO BRYSON/Capitol ST 11875 VILLAGE PEOPLE/Casablanca NBLP 7118 that will deal in the areas of publishing (Our Family), promotions, 17.SPIRITS HAVING FLOWN BEE GEES/RSO RS 13041 37.FEEL NO FRET management and production. The principals of the company include AWB/Atlantic SD 19207 18.MADAM BUTTERFLY Lowrell Simon, Gus Redmon, Eugene Record, Lorraine Smith and TAVARES/Capitol SW 11874 38.THE BEST OF EARTH, WIND & FIRE, Derrick Parker. Currently in production are an album by Lowrell for 19.FOLLOW THE RAINBOW VOL. I GEORGE DUKE/Epic JE 35701 ARC/Columbia FC 35647 AVI, and a group by the name of Merge, who are destined to be one 20.KEEP ON DANCIN' 39.LET THE MUSIC PLAY of the top acts of '79. Be on the lookout also for a fantastic female GARY'S GANG/Columbia JC 35793 ARPEGGIO/Polydor PD 1 6180 group emerging from this area by the name of Love. Sweeter sounds 21.ANGIE 40.MILKY WAY ANGELA BOFILL/Arista GRP GRP 5000 CHOCOLATE MILK/RCA AFL1 3081

PICKS OF THE WEEK INSPIRATION GROOVIN' YOU WATCHA GONNA DO WITH A MOMENTS PLEASURE MAZE featuring FRANKIE BEVERLY - HARVEY MASON -Arista AB4227 MY LOVIN'? MILLIE JACKSON -Spring SP -1-6722 Capitol SW11912 Harvey is no STEPHANIE MILLS -20th Century Millie is hotter What more can newcomer to T-583 than a brand- be said about the heavy- So this is where ing iron at one of the most weight field. the yellow roundup time. successful This album is brick road Her last two black groups to destined to has led her. efforts have come out of make him a #1 Stephanie, with projected her the California contender for the fusion the help of musical soap opera style to the experience? Maze has developed championship. It's hard to limit Reggie Lucas top of the charts, and this should a soothing sound that is uniquely Harvey to one category because and Mtume, has soared beyond be ilo different. This time Millie theirs and has been drawing he just plays good music. His the wildest dream anyone has taken her story to the disco converts with every album. This complement of musicians runs expected for her. The produc- and beyond, for what may be production is no exception, as from Richard Tee and Stanley tion on this album is impeccable, her best album yet. Look out for Frankie Beverly is in top form as Clarke to Ray Parker and Ralph and deserves notice. The material the title track and "We Got he romances you with his MacDonald. Harvey's time has selection is awesome and To Hit It Off." smooth tones. come, so give a listen. Stephanie rises to the occasion on every piece.

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APRIL 7, 1979 TIRE, ARTIST, LAW, liember, (DishlimiNmE SalbE 40 50 IT'S ALRIGHT WITH ME PATTI LABELLE/Epic 8 50659 4 APE. MAR. WKS. ON 7 31 CHART 41 34 A FUNKY SPACE REINCARNATION MARVIN GAYE/Tamla IN 2HE'S THE GREATEST 54298 (Motown) 10 DANCER co 48 BRIGHTER DAYS VERNON BURCH/Chocolate City 017 (Casablanca) 5 SISTER SLEDGE 12 CD 55BY THE WAY YOU DANCE (I KNEW IT WAS YOU) BUNNY Cotillion 44245 lAtI) SIGLER/Gold Mind 4018 (RCA) 3

56 HAPPINESS POINTER SISTERS/Planet 45902 Elektra/ 3 SHAKE YOUR BODY (DOWN TO THE GROUND) JACKSONS/ Asylum) 2 Epic 8 50656 12 gEi 53 THIS TIME I'LL BE SWEETER ANGELA BOFILL/Arista/GRP 1 I GOT MY MIND MADE UP (YOU CAN GET IT GIRL) 3 2500 3 INSTANT FUNK/Salsoul 2073 (RCA) 15 46 43 FREAK THE FREAK THE FUNK (ROCK) FATBACK BAND/ OH HONEY DELEGATION/Shadybrook 1048 (Janus/GRT) 15 4 4 Spring 191 (Polydor) 9 6 DISCO NIGHTS (ROCK FREAK) G.Q./Arista 0388 9 ANYWAY YOU WANT IT ENCHANTMENT/Roadshow 9 go 58 9 I WANT YOUR LOVE CHIC/Atlantic 3557 11481 (RCA) 3 11 LOVE BALLAD GEORGE BENSON/Warner Bros. 8759 6 48 52 (EVERYBODY) GET DANCIN' BOMBERS/West End 1215 5 10 KNOCK ON WOOD AMII STEWART/Ariola 7736 9 57ARE YOU READY FOR LOVE SPINNERS/Atlantic 3546 3 4 18 REUNITED PEACHES & HERB/Polydor/MVP 14547 50 51 DON'T YOU WANNA MAKE LOVE SHOTGUN/MCA 12452 7 11 10 5 DA YA THINK I'M SEXY? ROD STEWART/Warner Bros. 8724 51 37 I WANNA WRITE YOU A LOVE SONG DAVID OLIVER/ 15 I DON'T WANT NOBODY ELSE (TO DANCE WITH YOU) Mercury 74043 8 NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN/Atlantic 3541 8 52 54 WOMAN IN LOVE THREE DEGREES/Ariola 7742 4 12 12 7 I WILL SURVIVE GLORIA GAYNOR/Polydor 14508 ED 59 HERE COMES THE HURT AGAIN MANHATTANS/ El 19 IT MUST BE LOVE ALTON McCLAIN & DESTINY/Polydor Columbia 3 10921 3 14532 9 60 I BELONG TO YOU THE RANCE ALLEN GROUP/Stax 3217 14 8 BUSTIN' LOOSE CHUCK BROWN & THE SOUL SEARCHERS/ (Fantasy) 4 Source 40967 (MCA) 17 64 IN THE NAVY VILLAGE PEOPLE/Casablanca 973 2 HOT NUMBER FOXY/Dash 5050 (TK) 7 In 20 63 WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES DOOBIE BROTHERS/Warner Bros. SHAKE YOUR GROOVE THING PEACHES & HERB/Polydor/ 16 12 8725 2 MVP 14514 22 67 CROSSWINDS PEABO BRYSON/Capitol 4694 2 17 13 HEAVEN KNOWS DONNA SUMMER WITH BROOKLYN EEI DREAMS/Casablanca 959 12 CHARTMAKER OF THE WEEK 18 14 LIVIN' IT UP (FRIDAY NIGHT) BELL & JAMES/A&M 2069 22 19 16 DANCIN' GREY & HANKS/RCA 11460 12 - SHAKE 20 32 IN THE MOOD TYRONE DAVIS/Columbia 3 10904 6 GAP BAND 21 17 FIRE POINTER SISTERS/Planet 45901 (Elektra/Asylum) 13 Mercury 74053 1 22 22 KEEP ON DANCIN' GARY'S GANG/Columbia 3 10884 12 23 21 NEVER HAD A LOVE LIKE THIS BEFORE TAVARES/Capitol al 65 THERE BUT FOR THE GRACE OF GOD GO I MACHINE/ 4568 19 Hologram/RCA 11456 2 5 al 28STAND BY NATALIE COLE/Capitol 4960 60 66 BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER LINDA CLIFFORD/ 25 27STAR LOVE CHERYL LYNN/Columbia 3 10907 5 Curtom/RSO 921 2 5 133 33 SHINE BAR-KAYS/Mercury 74048 968 SATURDAY NIGHT T-CONNECTION/Dash 5051 (TK) 2 I'M SO INTO YOU PEABO BRYSON/Capitol 4656 20 27 24 62 THIS YEAR CURTIS MAYFIELD/Curtom/RSO 919 3 FEEL THAT YOU'RE FEELIN' MAZE/Capitol 4686 5 D 38 69 DANCE WITH YOU CARRIE LUCAS/Solar 11482 (RCA) 2 29 26LE FREAK CHIC/Atlantic 3519 25 I (WHO HAVE NOTHING) SYLVESTER/Fantasy 855 1 30 40DANCE LADY DANCE CROWN HEIGHTS AFFAIR/De-Lite - 912 (Mercury) 4 - GOOD, GOOD FEELIN' WAR/MCA 40995 1 31 29I DON'T KNOW IF IT'S RIGHT EVELYN -CHAMPAGNE- 61 STRAIGHT TO THE BANK BILL SUMMERS/Prestige 768 KING/RCA 11386 23 (Fantasy) 1 LOVE AND DESIRE ARPEGGIO/Polydor 14535 7 En 41 TAKE ME HOME CHER/Casablanca 965 5 67 42 33 35 HIGH ON YOUR LOVE SUITE RICK JAMES/Gordy 7164 1133 - DO YOU WANNA GO PARTY KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND/ (Motown) 6 TK 1033 1 KEEEP YOUR BODY WORKIN' KLEEER/Atlantic 3559 2 En 47YOU CAN'T CHANGE THAT RAYDIO/Arista 0399 4 69 72 9 35 31 DON'T IT MAKE IT BETTER BILL WITHERS/Columbia 70 45 SAY THAT YOU WILL GEORGE DUKE/Epic 8 50660 3 10892 10 71 - CAN'T SHAKE THE FEELING BECK FAMILY/LeJoint/ London 34003 1 36 23 IT'S ALL THE WAY LIVE LAKESIDE/Solar 11380 (RCA) 18 3 10936 1 37 25 CONTACT EDWIN STARR/20th Century Fox 2396 (RCA) 13 72 - READY OR NOT HERBIE HANCOCK/Columbia 7 38 30 GET DOWN GENE CHANDLER/20th Century Fox/Chi-Sound 73 70BOOGIE TOWN FLB/Fantasy-WMOT 849 2386 (RCA) 24 74 - CUT LOOSE HAMILTON BOHANNON/Mercury74044 1 BY m 46 SATURDAY NIGHT, SUNDAY MORNING THELMA 75 - BABY, YOU REALLY GOT ME GOIN' BROTHERS HOUSTON/Tamla 5429 (Motown) 5 CHOICE/ALA 104 1

Soul Truth(Continued from page 49) cut is "Come Down To Earth" . . . Narada Michael Walden waved Honey album to arrive April 9, plus a new Minnie Riperton release. goodbye to a tour scheduled to have begun in April. The cancellation What is this I hear of A&M's Al Edmonson meeting for lunch with came as the result of what Walden's manager felt was poor tour Chuck Barris, executive producer of "The Gong Show"?... Newcomer packaging. Plans for Narada's tour are postponed until one that offers Rockie Robbins finally debuts in the music industry this week. He better overall visibility becomes available . . . Arista Records has re- single-handedly represented himself, (without manager or agent) and leased the new Ohio Players Ip, revealing, a cover design that's truly a secured his own A&M contract. The self -named 1pis produced by player's delight; also a release from sessionist drummer Harvey Mason, Horizon artist Richard Evans and Johnny Pate . . . Side Effect is cur- "Groovin' You," offering a variety of tempos, moods and messages... rently piping away in Fantasy's Berkeley studio, with a new edition to Germany's Boney M hosted a 10 -day, expenses paid vacation forthe Los Angeles -bred group, 18 -year old Miki Howard. Found in a Bernice Saunders of ICPR simply to say thanks . . . A 12 -city tour is L.A. church, Miki replaced Sylvia St. James, who left the group after the likely for Rufus members inlate April, hitting New York, Chicago, new year to pursue a solo career; to date, no signings ... Arista artists Philadelphia, and D.C.; other cities aren't confirmed as of yet... Capi- G.Q. are expected to tape a "Midnight Special," "Soul Train," and tol Records will be hosting a listening party for the new A Taste Of (Continued on page S1)

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Disco File (Continued from page 39) Boney M. in the Big Apple pean and New York styles; its slower European side is backed with a roughly pounding bottom and classic German -style strings and female choral chant. The brighter, quicker second side utilizes cute semi - French chant and clever turns of arrangement that unify it musically with the rest of the album. No chances taken here; best of four simple, concise cuts: "Come On and Do It" (7:38) and "Never Gonna Say Goodbye" (7:53). NEW MUSIC: Entering the chart this week is Philly Cream's "Jam - min' at the Disco" (6:45), on WMOT/Fantasy disco disc, a low-key, funky entry with a languid reggae twist-a departure, certainly, from "Sly -Hi." Vibrating organ chords dominate and two brief breaks of piano and guitar fills occur in this steady, flowing smoker. Bryan Adams' "Let Me Take You Dancing" (5:33) is an A&M Canada disco disc that has been distributed through some pools and has received It has a near -Motown zip, with saxes reinforcing the During a recent promotional tour across the country to promote their latest release, Sire significant play. recording artists Boney M stopped by the Warner Bros. New York office for a party in keyboard rhythm-very pop; John Luongo mixed. "Happiness" (5:47) their honor. Visitors include (from left): Andre Midani, director, WEA Brazil; Seymour by the Pointer Sisters, on Planet disco disc, has the group sounding Stein, managing director, Sire Record Company; Marcia Barrett, Boney M.; Bobby Far- just great (Richard Perry worked a&r magic for their "Energy" album), rell, Boney M.; Liz Mitchell, Boney M.; Jo Bergman, director of special projects, WB; wailing and clapping over a funk strut rhythm. The synthesizer "sec- Maizie Williams, Boney M.; Trudie Meisel, managing director, Hansa Records; and tion" effect may be the song's strongest hook. Offbeat but very invit- Nesuhi Ertegun, president, WEA International. ing: Jesus Wayne's "Money is the Root" (6:02), the smoking, growling title track from his AVI album. Its unusual, bottom -heavy piano and Album Analysis (Continued from page 10) bass synthesizer arrangement, brightened with synthesizer whooshes show upward movement on the Elsewhere on the chart is Suzi and shushes, seems to leave it up to partiers to fill in the treble range Quatro (RSO) with a bullet at 93. with their own percussion. Moody, evocative after -peak material. retail level with light rack action reported. The focus isstill at retail as the REMIXES: Ultimate's medley (Casablanca), available in two versions Frank Mills (Polydor) began out bulleting single continues to remixed by producers Bruce Weeden and Juliano Salerni and byof the northwest. A good spread movethealbum up. Dwight Casablanca's Howard Merritt. Not surprisingly, Merritt's more instru- atretailto theeast coast and Twilley entered the top 100 at mental version (10:31) has a greater sense of development; on the midwest, along with exceptional #95 bullet and UK isat #99 other hand, the producers' version (8:12)gets you to the breaks moves at the racks, allowed it to bullet as both albums continued faster. It's nice to have the option. Pam Todd's recent hit, "Baise Moi" takeitshealthy jump to#54 tosellatretailmarkets. Maze reappears on her album, "Together" (Channel), in an even longer with a bullet. The singleis sell- (Capitol) is bulleted at #98. Good version (10:21) than was on disco disc. Also: a remix of "Let's Get ingata tremendous rate with retail and one -stop action are re- Together" (5:24), barely released on Shyrlden some time ago and now significant airplay. Other albums sponsible for this move. sporting a mix by Channel's own "Boss Lady," Florence Greenberg,with bullets in the fifties include adding percussion and brightening the sound. Quite a few rough Frank Zappa (Zappa), Roxy Music spots, but worth a listen (I heard so much of it in its mixing stage that (Atco) and Natalie Cole (Capitol). it sounds like a hit to me, regardless.) Zappa,inthe #55 spot, con- THE DOMINO THEORY WAS RIGHT: Latest in the line of rock tinues to improve on theretail MITIO111 artist disco entries are Wings and the Doobie Brothers; their rec- level with breakout action in New ords prove that not just anyone can make the attempt at crossover YorkandWashington.Natalie -and come up with top five material as well. Cole makes her debut on the DANCE STUDIOS Wings' "Goodnight Tonight" was written by Paul McCartney; it's chartsat#58 asthisweek's rather a perplexing record. The disco version, on Columbia, times Chartmaker. Loads of retail and 7:25 andispart "Lowdown," part "Rock Your Baby," and mostly one -stop action are reported this Rehearsal facilities McCartney's usual cozy pop style augmented with clever synthesizer week with some key areas being and rhythm box breaks. Immediate deejay reaction is mixed, under- Washington, Indianapolis, Phoe- available with standably. Some have defined disco as being "anything whichis nix, Milwaukee and New York. danced to;" in that case, "Goodnight Tonight" might or might not Roxy Music, at #59, is showing fit the description, depending on the mood of the crowd when it reports at retail with good action drifts out of the speakers. The same is true of the Doobie Brothers'out of New York, and Cleveland, Video Cameras "What a Fool Believes," available in a 5:31 version remixed from with breakouts in the northwest. the album track by Jim Burgess. Despite the added percussion track Journey Comes On for CHOREOGRAPHY, by Jimmy Maelen and greater bass punch, there's less to work with Another newentryonthe here then, say, Alicia Bridges' "I Love the Nightlife," which Burgess chartsis Journey (Columbia) at was able to sharpen up into a smash. Its tick-tock rhythm broadly #62 bullet.Initialretailaction COMERKAIS, suggests, rather than duplicates, the necessary forward trajectory ofwas very positive with strong ac- disco and seems too static to concentrate a great deal of energy. tion out of the midwest. AWB Then again, neither record pretends to be a peak -time climax, and (Atlantic) continues to spread on DRAlAkett ifa crowd responds to the familiarity of these cuts (Wings looks the retail level, sending it up the ready to follow the Doobies, very quickly, into the pop top ten) charts with a bullet to the #63 they are more than usable offerings; one may note the Doobie Brothers spot. G.Q. (Arista) makes a strong for information call nudging onto the chart this week. showing at #66 bullet. The single isgenerating excellent r&b and pop actionas the album really h(Continued from page 50) comes on with solidretail and 6514063 Soul Trut one -stop action.Judy Collins "Dinah," and for added publicity, G.Q. will make a personal appear- (Elektra)is at #68 with a bullet. or come in to L.A.'s ance on Easter Sunday, April 15, at the Shrine Auditorium . . . The The Ip is selling at retail with the Black College Communications Conference to take place in Atlanta, single generating the 1p sales. Ga., April 5-6, is showing rapid expansion to accommodate over 400 Bullets in the eighties are Ro- most modern studios registrants thus far. A large majority of black colleges and universities bert Gordon and Tycoon. Gordon are sending delegates to participate in the 2 -day seminars. For infor- (RCA) at #83 continues to move conveniently located mation contact Lorenzo Jelks, Black College Radio, P.O. Box 3191, product at retail. Tycoon (Arista) Atlanta, Ga. 30207 . . . E/A's expected release of Five Special is ex- at #85, has a single that is bring- at 980 Ho. la Cienega periencing a delay . . . Grover Washington's latestbombshell, "Para- ing exposure to the album, con- dise," will arrive April 4. tinuing itsretail sales.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Record World Carrie Smith, with Art Farmer featured on flugelhorn and arrangements and tenor from Budd Johnson . . . Louis Myers, the fine, under - recorded Chicago bluesman who was the guitarist in the Aces until he recently left them, has a debut album on Advent, "I'm a Southern Man." The material ranges from Robert Johnson to very contemporary

numbers . . . Rarin' Records is a new reissue label devoted to music from the forties and fifties. The first release includes a marvelous C album of vintage, rare and unreleased "New Orleans Rock & Roll By ROBERT PALMER and R&B" from 1955-59; "Do Woppin' the Blues," a very unusual MI "Nice Guys," the first ECM album by the Art Ensemble of Chicago, compilation of 1949-56 blues by various obscure Chicago vocal isout, as expected, the combination of the most creative musi-groups; "Rarin' Rockabilly." The albums are available from Rescue cians in contemporary jazz and the music's most meticulous producer Records, P.O. Box 2815, Grand Central Station, New York, N.Y. 10017, has resulted in a record that's all for time. Lester Bowie's reggae tune and the company is looking for a distribution deal. will no doubt raise some eyebrows, and the title tune, composed by The great saxophonist Jackie McLean makes a convincing though Roscoe Mitchell,is alittle masterpiece of understated humor, but hopefully not permanent move into funk on "Monuments," new from

Joseph Jarman's "Dreaming of the Master" is the selection that really RCA . . . Saxophonist Arthur Doyle has a new release, "Alabama shows what great jazz musicians these nice guys are. Not to be missed. Feeling," on Ak-Ba Records, P.O. Box 1737, New York, N.Y. 10027 ... Also new from ECM is "Arcade" by guitarist Joan Abercrombie and a Martin, Bogan and the Armstrongs, the last of the old-time black quartet that features pianist Richie Bierach. string bands and a wonderful group thatis equally riveting doing "If I'm lucky," a Pablo album that pa red Zoot Sims and Jimmy swing tunes, blues, country music, or period pop, has a new release, Rowles, made this writer's ten best list last year, and lo and behold, "The Old Gang of Mine," on the Flying Fish label. here's a rematch, "Warm Tenor." Like its predecessor, itis a jewel of an album, and although the tunes here tend to be a little shorter, there's no lack of invention, wit, or warmth. The other new Pablo releases offer further welcome surprises. "Soul Believer" is subtitled "Milt Jackson Sings and Plays," and he can sing!It turns out he sang e The Jazz LP Chart professionally before he became the world's number one vibraphonist. APRIL 7, 1979 20.THE JOY OF FLYING TONY WILLIAMS/Columbia JC 35705 "Up in Duke's Workshop" turns out to be some unissued delights 1. LIVIN' INSIDE YOUR LOVE from the Ellington band's stockpile of tapes, recorded between 1969 GEORGE BENSON/Warner Bros. 2BSK 21.NIGHT RIDER 3277 TIM WEISBERG/MCA 3084 and 1972. "Matterhorn" features Louie Bellson as both drum soloist 22.MORNING DANCE 2.CARMEL SPYRO GYRA/Infinity INF 9004 JOE SAMPLE/MCA AA 1126 and composer -arranger. 23.ME, MYSELF AN EYE Tony Williams' "The Joy of Flying" certainly covers some ground. 3.TOUCH DOWN CHARLES MINGUS/Atlantic SD 8803 BOB JAMES/Columbia/Tappan Zee JZ 24.WE ALL HAVE A STAR Who else would have included in a single album collaborations with 35594 WILTON FELDER/MCA AA 1109 musicians as diverse as George Benson, Jan Hammer, Ronnie Montrose 4.ANGIE 25.STROKIN' ANGELA BOFILL/Arista GRP GRP 5000 RICHARD TEE/Columbia/Tappan Zee and Cecil Taylor? The 1p is on Columbia.. The superb Smithsonian 5.FOLLOW THE RAINBOW JC 35695 series of Duke Ellingtonreissues continue with "Duke Ellington GEORGE DUKE/Epic JE 35701 26.ALL FLY HOME 1940," a treasure trove of classics such as "Ko-Ko,". "Concerto for 6.FEETS DON'T FAIL ME NOW AL JARREAU/Warner Bros. BSK 3229 HERBIE HANCOCK/Columbia JC 35764 27.RED HOT Cootie," "Sepia Panorama," and some of the unforgettable duets 7.PATRICE MONGO SANTAMARIA/Columbia JC between Ellington and bassist Jimmie Blanton. Also new from the PATRICE RUSHEN/Elektra 6E 160 35696 8.TIGER IN THE RAIN 28.FEELS SO GOOD Smithsonian is "Music of Jelly Roll Morton" performed by a variety MICHAEL FRANKS/Warner Bros. BSK CHUCK MANGIONE/A&M SP 4658 of groups under the direction of pianist Dick Hyman. For more details, 3294 29. 'LIVE 9.EXOTIC MYSTERIES RETURN TO FOREVER/Columbia JC you can write to The Smithsonian Collection, Suite 2100, Amtrak LONNIE LISTON SMITH/Columbia JC 35281 35654 Bldg., Smithsonian Institute, Washington, D.C. 20560 . . . Jay Mc- 30.TO TOUCH YOU AGAIN 10.AN EVENING WITH HERBIE JOHN TROPEA/Marlin 2222 (TK) Shann's "Confessin' the Blues" on Inner City is a joy, with the pianist HANCOCK & CHICK COREA 31.COSMIC MESSENGER and singer in relaxed form and some stinging guitar from the late Columbia PC2 35663 JEAN-LUC PONTY/Atlantic SD 19189 11.SUPER MANN 32.SPACE T -Bone Walker. The rest of the latest Inner City crop includes "Ode HERBIE MANN/Atlantic SD 19221 GEORGE BENSON/CTI 7085 to Duke Ellington" by solo pianist Dollar Brand; "The Drum Session" 12.REED SEED 33.LEGENDS by Paul Humphry, Shelly Manne, Willie Bobo and Louie Bellson, a GROVER WASHINGTON, JR./Motown DAVE VALENTIN/Arista GRP GRP 5001 M7 910R1 34.JUNGLE FEVER date that was produced in 1974 by the !ate Oliver Nelson; and "Ju- 13.FLAME NEIL LARSEN/Horizon SP 733 (A&M) RONNIE LAWS/United Artists UA LA lian" by baritone saxophonist Pepper Adams . . . Fantasy's Galaxy 35.THE GIFTED ONES 881 H COUNT BASIE & DIZZY GILLESPIE/ subsidiary has released "Equinox," a new trio album by pianist Red 14.AWAKENING Pablo 2310 833 (RCA) NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN/Atlantic Garland (featuring Richard Davis and Roy Haynes); "Peace" by multi - SD 19222 36.CHAMPAGNE instrumentalist Ira Sullivan; and "Our Delights" by Tommy Flanagan 15.CHILDREN Of SANCHEZ WILBERT LONGMIRE/Columbia/ and Hank Jones on dual pianos. CHUCK MANGIONE/A&M SP 6700 Tappan Zee JC 35754 16.LIGHT THE LIGHT 37.GOTCHA Peters International has launched a new jazz label, West 54, with SEAWIND/Horizon SP 734 (A&M) LONNIE SMITH/LRC 9323 (TK) four albums. "World of Trombones" features a group of nine trom- 17.PAT METHENY GROUP 38.THE INSIDE STORY ECM 11114 (WB) ROBBEN FORD/Elektra 6E 169 bones plus three rhythm arranged and conducted by Slide Hampton. 18.MILESTONE JAZZ STARS IN CONCERT 39.MICHEL COLOMBIER "A Gift from the Magi" and "Soft Buns" are solo piano Ips from Milestone M 55006 (Fantasy) Chrysalis CHR 1212 Sir Roland Hanna and Red Richards; and a fine album from vocalist 19.STUFF IT 40.HOT DAWG STUFF/Warner Bros. BSK 3269 DAVID GRISMAN/Horizon SP 731 (A&M) PARADISE is Grover Washington, Jr.

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Varied Spring Fare Classical By SPEIGHT JENKINS NEW YORK-One of the strong- at times she falls under the pitch, e Retail Report est sellers in the classical field this the overall musicality of her sing- month and last has been the ex- ing, her way with the phrase and APRIL 7, 1979 BACH: ORCHESTRAL SUITES-Marriner cellent pressing of Gershwin her fine line make the record one CLASSIC OF THEWEEK -Philips songs on Nonesuch. On it Wil- of her best in some time. She is GALWAY PLAYS BACH-RCA liam Bolcom plays and Joan Mor- never coy but often easily light, GO FOR BAROQUE-RCA rissings enchantingly; the ma- never sticky but often intense in MASCAGNI, LEONCAVALLO: CAV & PAG -London terialisstrong and the record the simplistic love lyrics. It's quite MOZART-DON GIOVANNI-DG buyers of America have taken the a tour de force, and the arrange- PUCCINI: LA BOHEME-De Los Angeles, recordtotheirhearts. At the mentsbySimon Preston are Bjoerling, Beecham-Seraphim same time, however, the team of models for the type. FREDERICA VON STADE IN RECITAL- Morris and Bolcom have been One of the pieces least needed Columbia represented STRAUSS: ARIADNE AUF NAXOS-London on anotherrecord in a new recording would seem that has done almost nothing in to be Mussorgsky's Pictures at an SOUND WAREHOUSE/DALLAS salesreports: "The Girl on the Exhibition, yet the new version by ANNIE'S SONG ANNIE'S SONG-RCA Magazine Cover" on RCA. This RiccardoMutiwiththePhila- BRUCKNER: SYMPHONY NO. 6- disc ofIrvingBerlin songs de- GALWAY delphia Orchestra on Angel de- Barenboim-DG serves just as many sales as the serves serious attention. On the RCA YOURI EGEROV AT CARNEGIE HALL- Peters International Gershwin. Allan Busch, speaking liner not only is the record hailed mimuminiliumuommuttmtlimilimmittitt.111.11.1.111111111timm.., DONIZETTI: DON PASQUALE-Sills, from Specs Record Store in Mi- as the first of the new relationship BEST SELLERS OF THE WEEK* Kraus, Caldwell-Angel ami, said the other day that the between the Philadelphia, Muti ANNIE'S SONG-Galway-RCA GERSHWIN: SONGS-Nonesuch magic comes from the name of and EMI (which is Angel's Euro- A TRIBUTE TO E. POWER BIGGS- MOZART: DON GIOVANNI-DG Gershwin. True, but is Irving Ber- pean parent) but an interesting Columbia MUSSORGSKY: PICTURES AT AN YOURI EGOROV AT CARNEGIE HALL- EXHIBITION-Philip Jones Brass lin not equally persuasive? Berlin, tale is told of locating a new re- Peters International Ensemble-Argo so far as I am concerned, is the cording site in Philadelphia, good GERSHWIN: SONGS-Morris, Bolcom- PENDERECKI: VIOLIN CONCERTO-Stern, closest composer America has to Nonesuch for capturing the sound of the Skrowaczewski-Columbia Giuseppe MASCAGNI, LEONCAVALLO: ITZHAK PERLMAN: VIRTUOSO VIOLINIST Verdi.Though com- orchestra. On the basis of this in- CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA, -Angel posing for different media-the troductory record, for once such PAGLIACCI-Pavarotti-London STRAUSS: ARIADNE AUF NAXOS-London Broadway musical and the movie talk is not just hot air. The sound MOZART: DON GIOVANNI-Milnes, Tomova-Sintov, Zylis-Gara, -he had the same kind of mel-of the Philadelphia is very, very Boehm-DG TOWER RECORDS/SAN DIEGO odic gift as Verdi: his tunes are accurate to the orchestra inlive STRAUSS: ARIADNE AUF NAXOS- ANNIE'S SONG-RCA thrown off from an effervescent performance, and Muti brings to F.._ Price, Gruberova, Kollo, Solti- A TRIBUTE TO E. POWER BIGGS- London Columbia spring and rarely repeated, and this Picture a concept fascinating BOLLING: SUITE FOR FLUTE AND JAZZ no audience has ever listened to initssonorities anditsoverall PIANO-Ra mpa I, Bolling-Columbia Berlin without humming the mu- gloss. At first,it might seem too JULIAN BREAM AND JOHN WILLIAMS SAM GOODY/EAST COAST sic after. This characteristic makes glossy a reading; but asitpro- ANNIE'S SONG-RCA LIVE-RCA BEETHOVEN: SYHPHONY NO. 9-Szel I BRAHMS: VIOLIN CONCERTO-Stern, music live, and the Berlin songs gresses it becomes interesting in -Columbia Mehta-Columbia are among America's most im- its individuality. Muti, understand- BIZET: CARMEN-Berganza, Domingo, MASCAGNI, LEONCAVALLO: CAV & PAG pressive contribution to the ing the familiarity of the composi- -London Abbado-DG world's song literature. Miss Mor- GERSHWIN: SONGS-Nonesuch RAMPAL AND LASKINE PLAY JAPANESE tion, has sought to find the piece MASCAGNI, LEONCAVALLO: CAV & PAG MELODIES FOR FLUTE AND HARP- ris sings as well on the Berlin al- asa means of expressing the -London Columbia bum as she does on the None- unique sound of the Philadelphia MASSENET: LE JONGLEUR DE NOTRE ARTHUR RUBINSTEIN PLAYS FRANCK, such, and I would imagine that Orchestra-the sweet strings, the DAME-Vanzo, Boutry-Angel BACH-BUSONI-RCA MOZART: FLUTE CONCERTOS-Rampal STRAUSS: ARIADNE AUF NAXOS-London some promotion and store play burnishedbrass, aboveallthe -RCA. TOMITA: BERMUDA TRIANGLE-RCA by retailers would be the neces- smoothness of the ensemble. And NYIREGYHAZI PLAYS ROMANTIC sary factor in making the record a theresultisextraordinary. The COMPOSERS-Columbia ODYSSEY RECORDS/ strong seller. Firebird Suite is a bit less unusual, ITZHAK PERLMAN: VIRTUOSO VIOLINIST -Angel SAN FRANCISCO Though Verdi is notrepre- but it rises to a blazing summit. ELLY AMELING: SOUVENIRS-Columbia TCHAIKOVSKY: 1812 OVERTURE- sented on Dame JanetBaker's Finally, notice must be made of Dorati-London ANNIE'S SONG-RCA new disc, lots of his countrymen one of the great historical record- BERLIN: THE GIRL ON THE MAGAZINE are, and the album, called "Arie ings, Wilhelm Furtwaengler's ver- KING KAROL/NEW YORK COVER-Morris, Bolcom-RCA ANNIE'S SONG-RCA YOURI EGEROV AT CARNEGIE HALL- Amorose," is the kind of delight sionof Schubert's Ninth Sym- BEETHOVEN: PIANO CONCERTO NO. 5- Peters International that happens when Dame Janet phony, just reissued on Privilege, De Larrocha, Mehta-London GERSHWIN: SONGS-Nonesuch andNevilleMarrinerjointo- thelowerpriceddivisionof BIZET: CARMEN-Berganza, Domingo, MASCAGNI, LEONCAVALLO: CAV & PAG gether. The conductor leads the Deutsche Grammophon. The late Abbado-DG -London YOURI EGEROV AT CARNEGIE HALL- MUSSORGSKY: PICTURES AT AN Orchestra of the Academy of St. German maestro's reading defines Peters International EXHIBITION-Philip Jones Brass Martin -in -the -Fields, and the rec- the word expansive.Itis never GERSHWIN: SONGS-Nonesuch Ensemble-Argo ord is released by Philips. On the unfocused, never lacking in line; MASSENET: LE JONGLEUR DE NOTRE RENATA SCOTTO AND PLACIDO DOMINGO thereis DAME-Vanzo, Boutry-Angel IN ROMANTIC LOVE DUETS-Columbia disc Dame Janet is heard in such indeed an overall plan MOZART: FLUTE CONCERTOS-Rampal STRAUSS: ARIADNE AUF NAXOS-London a familiarsong as Giordani's that leads from the first to the -RCA TOMITA: BERMUDA TRIANGLE-RCA "Caro mio ben" but in worlds of last moment. However unsuccess- MUSSORGSKY: PICTURES AT AN short songs less familiar. Those of EXHIBITION-Muti-Angel ful have been Furtwaengler's imi- * BestSellersaredetermined from the Stradella, Durante, Piccini, Pergo- tators, thereal commodity was STRAUSS: ARIADNE AUF NAXOS-London storeslistedabove,plus thefollowing: TCHAIKOVSKY: VIOLIN CONCERTO- Korvettes/East Coast, Cutler's/New Haven, lesi and Scarlatti, to name only a one of the century's giants and Stern, Rostropovich-Columbia Record & Tape Col lectors/Ba ltimore, few, explore the Italian song liter- should be revered. This is a rec- DISCOUNT RECORDS/ Specs/Miami, Rose Discount/Chicago, ature of the 18th century. Theord without which no one can RadioDoctors/Milwaukee,Cactus/Hous- British mezzo-soprano has a sure WASHINGTON ton, Tower/San Francisco, Tower/Los fully understand the possibilities ANNIE'S SONG-RCA Angeles and Tower Records/Seattle. grasp of Italian style, and though of Schubert.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Atlantic Taps Evanoff Aspen Records Going Big Time With Jon Keyworth LP i NEW YORK-Steve Evanoff has By DAVID McGEE Aspen'sartiststhen went to been named Atlantic midwest re- NEW YORK-Has Elton John work and came up with a draw- gional AOR promotion/artist re- ever rushed a football for over ing of Keyworth to adorn the lations manager. The announce- 400yardsin a singleseason cover; the album has now been ment was made by vice president, against seasoned pros? Has Rod officially re-released and is sup-national AOR promotion Tunc Stewarteverfeltthestingof ported by a new campaign that Erim, to whom Evanoff will report. Mean Joe Greene? Well, no, but includes television advertising He will be based in Cleveland and thenDenverBroncosrunning and distribution by the heavy-will direct and oversee all Atlantic back -turned -singer Jon Keyworth weight Pickwick and LiebermanAOR promotion and artist rela- has yet to sell millions of records organizations. Central to the re-tions activities covering the Mid- either. Not that he or the Den- vised scheme is the downplay of west. ver -based Aspen Recordslabel, the football theme. This is hardly Evanoff began his career in the for whom Keyworth records, have a novelty act, Keyworth and Nel- music industry in September '70 not tried. In fact, the seven -year - sonstress;and Aspen doesn'twith Brothers Record Distributors oldcompany is making Key - Jon Keyworth want to wind up with as many in Cleveland, doing local promo- album,entitled unbought Ips as the Denver tele- worth'sdebut Day,"with itscatchyrefrain, tion and sales.In March '71 he "Keys,"itsfirstmajor national simple lyrics and sing -along mel- phone company hasinsurplus went to MCA Records as a local project. ody, recalls the style of Paul Wil- orange telephones (Broncomaniapromotion rep. He became a re- Aspen Recordsisawholly - liams, whom Keyworth cites as is dead, for the moment anyway). gional promotion rep for Island owned subsidiary of Associatedone ofhisprimaryinfluences. Keyworth's aim is to establish Records in June '74 and switched Media International, an entertain- Although one would be hard- himself as a singer period, not as to Polydor Records in August '76. ment -music conglomerate com- pressed to term him a great sing- a footballplayer who happens In February '77 he joined UA Rec- prised of publishing companies, er, this in no way diminishes the to cut records now and again. ords as regional promotion direc- a management concern (Creative progress Keyworth has made in "I've always wanted to do some- tor.In June '78 he became Jet Management Consultants), re- thelast two years:throughout thingI'lllove, and that means Records midwest regional promo- cording studios (Applewood, in the album he sings with convic-doing something with the talents tion director. Golden,Colorado;andMusic tion and deep feeling-qualities I have. I've been involved with Plant,inDenver), and aretail that pure technique cannot sup- music for over 15 years, either store specializing in professional plant (a singer must sing from the playing guitar or writing. It's my EJA Names Two sound equipment sales (Sound- heart as well as the head). first love." To Art Posts track). Bob Nelson is the director Upon thereleaseof "Keys" Despite tremendous improve- LOS ANGELES-Kathy Morphe- is he a of the Aspen label, and it last October, an unfortunate snag ment, Keyworth feels he will be sis has been promoted to assistant the who signedKeyworthon developed when a number of ma-more effective as a vocalist once art director and Mary Francis to heels of the football star's single jor department stores declined to he becomes less inhibited by the assistantartdirector/advertising of two years ago, "Make Those carryit,citing as objectionable recording studio. "That really was Miracles Happen," which was re- for Elektra/Asylum Records, it was the cover art showing a tuxedoed my firststudio experience," he announced by Ron Coro, E/A art corded for Carousel Productions Keyworthinashower, with a says of the album sessions. "Now director. Both positions are newly (Cartay Records) and became anude male inthe background. I listen to the album and realize created. regionalhit as well as the howthingscouldhavebeen Nelson freely admits the com- Morphesis willshareallre- Broncos' theme song during thepany made a mistake: "The al- donedifferently.That'sgreat team's drive to the Super Bowl. sponsibilities involving the coor- bum cover and the music and the hindsight. There's a lot of room dination and designof album The vocalon therecord wasaudience didn't quite match up. for building. But Ilike the diver- tentative, a bit wobbly at times, packaging and merchandising We think it was a great idea forsity of music on the record. The aids, reporting to Coro. and often dangerously close toa cover; we don't apologize fornext one, though, will have more being off-key;but Nelson was of my own songs on it and will Francis will be responsible for itatall.But some distributors the coordination and design of all confidentthatKeyworth'sper- couldn't see their way clear tobe more of where I'm at musi- fectionist approach would, with cally. We'll be able to build on E/A advertising and will work putit on K -Mart and Penney's closely with E/A merchandising proper coaching, bring positive racks." (Continued on page 60) results for both the artist and the and ad director Randy Edwards. fledgling label. Both women hadpreviously been designers in the label's art "What we were worried Hook Hangs Gold about," Nelson reveals, "is how department. much it had to do with singing. We decidedit had perhaps an equal amount to do with both. A&M Ups Eade After working with Joninthe LOS ANGELES-Mary Bornstein, studio we really came to believe A&M vicepresident ofquality that more firmly. He's improved control,international,has an- tremendously frombackthen. nounced the appointment of Lyn We'vealwayslikedhim, his Eade to the post of national qual- looks, his charisma, his willing- ity control manager with the chief ness to work hard. He has a tre- responsibility of overseeing day- mendous capacityforlearning to-dayqualitycontrolforthe and growing, and he's attacking label. this music career about like he Eade has been at A&M for 31/2 does football." years, the last 21/2 of which she "Keys" is a low-key album of was assistant quality control su- songs about love and loving -and - pervisor. losing (one, "Brand New Day," is a Keyworth original) done in Curb Bows Promo Firm a decidedly MOR vein. All in all, Dr. Hook has more than 35 internationalsilver, gold and platinum record awards, LOS ANGELES-John Curb has the material is pleasingly varied: and between shows on the opening night of a three -night stand at The Roxy in Holly- announced the formation of John wood,Capitol execs presentedthe group with more gold awards fortheirfifth "Carnival"incorporatesCarib- U.S. gold single, "Sharing The Night Together." The song comes from the group's Curb Promotions to work national bean rhythms into a pop struc- "Pleasure & Pain"1p.The groupis now on an extensive American tour.Pictured promotion for accounts including ture;"Love Somebody" sounds backstage at The Roxy (fromleft)are: (standing)Dr. Hook members John Wolters, Warner/Curb and House Of Gold. like vintage George Harrison rock, Rik Elswit, Bob Henke and Ray Sawyer; and Larry Hathaway, Capitol's national sales Curb's address isP.O. Box 898, manager; (bottom)Dr. Hook's Jance Garfat (who also celebrated a birthday that rightdowntothedistinctive night); Bobby Heller, Dr. Hook manager; Steve Meyer, national promotion manager; Brea, Cal. 92621; phone: (213) slide guitar work; "Brand New Dr.Hook's DennisLocorriere;andBruce E. Garfield,director,talentacquisition. 694-8302.

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(Compiled by the RW research department) Cher (Casablanca). Adds this week are WCAO, WSGA, 13Q, WKBW, WRKO. Moves this week are 7-5 KRTH, 14-8 WNOE, 25-19 WIFI, 23-13 KBEQ, HB-32 WIFE, 23-19 KGW, 25-21 KFI, 26-23 WQAM, 16-13 WQXI, 38-34 WLAC, 24-18 WZZP, 18-16 WGCL, 17-15 WTIX, 31-29 KLIF, HB-29 WPEZ, HB-20 KVIL, 25-17 WABC, 20-11

99X, 15-12 Y100 . Sister Sledge (Cotillion). Adds this week are WIFI, KBEQ, WQXI, KLIF. The late Goddard Lieberson was recently honored with The National Academy of Re- Moves this week are 15-7 KRTH, 14-10 cording Arts & Sciences' National Trustees Award. The presentation was made to Mrs. WRKO, 15-8 WTIX, 14-10 WSGA, 15-10 Brigitta Lieberson at CBS Records' New York offices. Goddard Lieberson, who served Sister Sledge WAYS, 17-15 WCAO, 30-22 WIFE, HR -29 more than thirty years as an executive of CBS, most recently as presidentof CBS/Rec- ords Group, was cited as "one of the industry's most successful, respected and revered KFI, 18-15 KOPA, 16-12 WQAM, 13-12 WLAC, 17-14 WGCL, executives . . . truly the Renaissance Man of the World Recording," by J. William 33-29 KSLQ, 25-18 WNOE, 20-12 18Q, HB-25 WPEZ, Denny, national president, NARAS. Pictured are John Hammond, Mrs. Lieberson, and HB-28 KVIL, 19-13 KFRC, 15-12 WHBQ, 24-21 KHJ. J. William Denny. Wings (Columbia). Adds this week are WCAO, F-105, THEATER REVIEW WQAM, KXOK, Q102, WTIX, KLIF, WKBW, CKLW. Moves M.M..11141.111111MM.11111M11111111M.IMIMMM this week are 29-25 WSGA, 40-36 KBEQ, 34-29 WIFE, HB-22 KGW, HB-29 KEI, HB-29 KOFA, HB-29 WQXI, 30-26 'hot Suit' Recalls Barrio Life 94Q, HB-31 WLAC, HB-30 WOKY, 35-32 KSLQ, 21-16 KJR, of Reyna and Olmos' Pachuco is NEW YORK-The mere fact that 39-30 WNOE, HB-28 WPEZ, 25-21 99X, HB-28 WRKO, HB-29 an original production, first a crafty combination of intimida- KFRC, HB-30 WPGC, 30-22 KDEW, HB-27 KSTP, HB-27 KHJ, mounted in Los Angeles and writ- tion and good humor. ten bya major Chicano play- The rest of the characters are 30-32 KRTH, 21-11 96KX, HB-32 Y100, wright, managed to make its own simplynot as developed(the 30-28 Z93. way across the U.S. to the Broad- play has reportedly been changed Village People (Casablanca). Adds way stage should be testimony to fromtheoriginalLos Angeles this week are KLIF, WPEZ, WKBW, 99X, itscreator and the growing so- productions). Reyna's parents and Z93. Moves this week are 18-9 WSGA, phistication of N.Y. theater -goers. sister are givenlittle chance to 8-6 KFI, 29-25 WCAO, 24-22 WIFI, In the case of "Zoot Suit," un- exhibit the kind of generational HB-35 F-105, 26-15 KBEQ, 25-12 WIFE, fortunately, it seems neither were difficulties Valdez seems to have 19-14 KING, 18-14 WQXI, 29-23 WLAC, quite ready for the trip. intended as an integralpart of Bob Seger 31-28 WZZP, 26-23 WGCL, 26-19 KSLQ, Author Luis Valdez, founder of the work. Reyna's brother (Tony HB-37 WTIX, 37-34 WNOE, 18-13 13Q, HB-25 KVIL, El Teatro Campesino and long- Pleyna) and the members of his 29-24 WABC, 21-18 WPGC, 25-22 Y100. time friend/aide to Cesar Chavez, gang are more stereotypical than Orleans (Infinity). Adds this week are WBBQ, sethisimpressionistic work on individual. Karen Hensel as Alice, Mexican barrio life of the 1940s the head of the gang's appealWAYS, KNUS, WRKO, KSTP, WLAC, WOKY. Also on WLCY, against the famous Sleepy Lagoon drive, is given the opportunity toWZUU, KOPA, WQXI, 94Q, KSLQ, WNOE, Q102, WKBW. murder case in which 17 teenage exn-ss something more than just Randy Vanwarmer (Bearsville). Adds this week Chicanos were accused of killing white middle class liberalism, al-are WBBQ, WLCY, WSGA, KGW, 94Q, KSLQ, KXOK, WPGC, a member of a rival gang. The en- though thebriefromance be- KDWB, KRTH, Z93. Moves this week are 14-7 KXX/106, suing trial and year -long appeal tween her character and ReynaHB-29 KSTP. Also on KOPA, WIFE, KFI, KOPA, WNOE, seems to have contained more in- seems somewhat off -center. WAYS. cidents of malfeasance than even "Zoot Suit" is only in the most Bob Sf.ger (Capitol). Adds this week are B100, the more contemporary Chicago remote sense a musical. There are WIFE, KNUS. Also on KILT, HB-28 KRTH. 8 trial. The teenagers were even- several musical moments, how- tually released from prison and ever, that are largely 1940s jitter- the murderer was never really de- bug tunes.PatriciaBirch, who Hall & Oates in Philly termined. alsodidthe choreography for Like the hippie of another gen-"They're Playing Our Song," de- eration, the main persona of the signed faithful recreations of the ghetto during that decade was dance numbers of that time. the zoot suiter or Pachuco and, This playransuccessfullyin in spotlighting this character two different theaters in Los An- through the famous incident, Val- geles for nearly a year and kept dez makes him a heroic and inte- a sold -out record throughout. Re- gral fixtureinthe sociology of ports that it has been altered for Mexican -Americans. the Broadway stagewill make The hovering presence in "Zootmany feel disappointed that they Suit" is El Pachuco (Edward missedtheoriginal.The New James Olmos), a street wise Greek York audiences have always sup- chorus, whoslithersorbops ported "third world" productions across the stage commenting on (the PuertoRican"Sancocho" the action and acting as an alteropened last week at*I- - egotoHenryReyna(Daniel Theatertoraverev, at 1800 people turn out for an in-store promotion, as they did when Valdez), the leader of the gang"Zoot Suit" comes desper.,-, KC.. ..:..cards artists Daryl Hall and John Oates returned to native Philadelphia and accusedofthekilling.Valdez, close to the kind of energetic and visited a Peaches store. The homecoming found Daryl and John in a festive mood, as who also served as musical di- unusualproductionthatcould shown in Daryl's attempt to sign his autograph on a Peaches employee's head. Pictured rector for the production, brings run here for years. Unfortunately, from left: (front row) Mike Morin of Peaches; Bob Catania, RCA Records local promo- tion representative, Philadelphia branch; and Peter Halsband of Peaches; (back row) therightamountoffireand it just misses. Bob Czech, salesman for RCA Records, Philadelphia branch; Daryl Hall; John Oates; righteous indignation to the role Pat Baird and Art Weissman, RCA Records Philadelphia branch manager.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com 'Klein Hour' Packs Power EJA Taps Brooks LOS ANGELES - Jay Brooks has been named Elektra/Asylum localpromotionrepresentative for Pittsburgh, it was announced by Ken Buttice, E/A vice presi- dent/promotion. Brooks had been mideastern regional promotion representative for Arista Records in 1978, and for three years previously had been involvedinlocaland regional promotion in the Pittsburgh area for RCA. Brooks also has had ex- tensive experience in radio, hav- ingbeenoperationsmanager, program director, and announcer Seen here with Robert Klein during the taping of DIR's "The Robert Klein Hour," the new syndicated radio show combining aTonight Show format with a top 20 album countdown utilizing the RW charts, are actress Jane Fonda (at left) and lyricist Bernie Taupin. on a variety of stations. Sister Sledge on RCA's 'Champagne': More than Disco Euro Promo Tour By JEFFREY PEISCH "We really didn't do anything maybe even a disco buyer who NEW YORK - "We learned adifferent than we normally dowill only buy a 12" mix, but I IM NEW YORK-Cotillion record- lotfrom Evelyn 'Champagne' as far as promotion: a lot of ad- don't think it's fair to categorize has ing group Sister Sledge King," said Ray Harris, director ofvertising at the retaillevel, visi- people like Evelyn King as disco launched a week long European blackmusicfor RCA records. bility campaigns, discounts and artists. What disco has done is consistingof promotionaltour "She was our introduction to the radio play," said Carter. "We just to give people like her entrance television appearances and press business of disco.It showed us kept at it." and exposure they didn't get pri- interviews. In Paris the group met how big disco really is." "A big break," said Ray Harris, or to the club influence and radio with WEA personnel and taped an "came inJanuary of '78 when broadcast. Evelyn "Champagne" King's appearance on the Dick Sanders Evelyn played a showcase - her Creative Artist story is a dream -come -true. In the TV show. Sister Sledge will be the artist summer of 1976, all of 16 years first live performance-at Brody's "Evelyn is a creative onlyinternationalactonthe in NYC. 'Shame' had just been whose expression is music, and if show, which normally hosts only old,Evelyn was cleaning bath- rooms in the Gamble and Huffremixed into a 12", a lot of re- she can reach more people with French MOR and pop artists. The tailers saw her perform and soon the help of disco clubs and radio, studios in Philadelphia. Apparent- show will be aired at the end of after, the single took off." fine," said Carter. Ray Harris ex- ly singing on the job, Evelyn was April and willlater be shown at the sentiments: noticed by T.Life, a writer and "And you've got to remember," pressed same theGolden Rose International said Dick Carter, "that disco has "Evelyn has become ahit from producer. After working with her Concourse in Montreux. effected the market considerably. her disco songs, but there's a In AmsterdamSisterSledge for a while, Life brought her to of RCA's Warren Back up radio 18 months: it was whole other side to her-ballads taped appearances on the "Top the attention and good solid songs-that peo- Schatz, who signed her. In Aug- fixed, and restricted for the manu- Pop" and"TrosPop50" TV facturers. They thought they were ple who buy the album are dis- shows which specialize inchart ust,1977, while Evelyn was 17 the album "Smooth doing what they had to: they re- covering. singles. The group also fielded in- yearsold, sisted disco, they thought it was To underscore this point, Car- terviews with Dutch and English Talk" with the single "Shame" going to go away. Then the clubs terpointedoutthatKing is journalists.SisterSledge made was released. night When "Smooth Talk" was re- got so big that radio realized that booked through Junein their European debut in April '75, clubs, halls, arenas, "and only a as co -headliners of the "Super - leased, RCA had no ideathat disco wasn't just a passing phase, that there was some way to turn few discos." adisco soul In Concert" tour. they had hit on their saidCarter, hands. "We knew we had an ex- this into a commercial venture." "We'velearned, that if we commit ourselves to an citing singer, that was for sure," At the same time, Carter main- artist-as we haveto'Cham- Polydor Taps Riordan said Harris, "but we weren't sure tains that the concept of the disco pagne' - andthat one ofher NEW YORK-Ruth Ennis, vice what direction the record would artist is not accurate. "There is a discoclub,a discoradio, and (Continued on page 64) president, personnel of Polygram go." Corporation, has announced the For several months, the record appointment of Michael Riordan went nowhere. "It floundered," Dobie's Delight to the newly created position of said RCA director of marketing personnel director, Polygram Cor- Dick Carter. poration. After a few months RCA picked In this capacity, Riordan will be up some positive feedback for involved in all phases of person- "Shame" from some disco pools. nel management and administra- "We got theimpression," said tion with emphasis on executive Carter, "that if we made a disco recruitment. version,itwould probably do Prior to his appointment, Rior- well, so we decided we weren't dan held the position of person- going anywhere the way it was, manager, Grey Advertising, nel so why not." This was January of Inc. '78, 5 months after the release of the album. By June 30, almost a Sills To Inphasion year afteritsrelease, "Shame" LOS ANGELES-Danny Kessler was gold; the album is set to turn and Clancy Grass have announced platinum any day now. the appointment of Randy Sills to The secondsingle,"IDon't national promotion manager for Know If It's Right," like "Shame" their new label, Inphasion Rec- a slow climber, was certified gold ords. a few weeks ago. It is still high in Sills was formerly national pop, soul and disco charts. 'nflnity recording artist Dobie Gray gets a baskstage hug from labelmate Marva Hicks disco coordinator for Ariola Rec- Why solong?Whatfinally after his recent Cellar Door performance in Washington, D.C. asInfinity Baltimore/ ords. broke "Champagne?" Washington promotion manager Mark Weiss (right) looks on.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Cover Story: Angel in Action J. Geils Band Makes Its Move Intensity. Raw energy. Excite- been good and crowd reaction to ment. Pure rock 'n'roll. That'sthe new material has been ec- the J. Geils Band. The revitalized static, giving the band reason to J.Geils Band. America's hardest believe that "Sanctuary" will be rockers. its biggest success to date. Remaining loyal to the truest RecordedatLongview Farms rock roots,the band has been and the Record Plant in New York able to takeitsblues and r&b City, the album is as cohesive as influences and step forward with the J.Geils Band. Lead guitarist packages of progressive rock 'n' and band namesake J. Geils, bass roll that invigorate and inspire. playerDannyKlein,drummer The band is the latest to be in-Stephen Bladd, harmonica virtu- spiredaftersigningwithEMI oso MagicDick, Justmanand America and releasing "Sanctu- Wolf strikeallthe emotions in the Casablanca Record and FilmWorks recording artists Angel recently performed in New ary," its first album for the label. "Sanctuary,"from frantic Haven, Connecticut, appearing in a Main Street Motorcade down the streets of New The first nine years of the J. Geils "Jus'Can'tStop Me"tothe Haven prior to the concert. Pictured above outside the headquarters of WAVZ Radio Band saw the group develop amournful "I Don't Hang Around just prior to the motorcade are, from left: Willy B. Goode, WAVZ air personality; Rossi hardcore following that enhanced Much Anymore." The new asso- Cooper, WAVZ; Danny Lyons, WAVZ air personality; Frank Dimino, Angel; Lance Bogart, ciation with producer Joe Wissert Casablanca promotion;Felix Robenson, Angel; Gregg Giufria, Angel;Curt Hansen, the band's reputation as a true WAVZ; Barry Brandt, Angel; and Punky Meadows, Angel. "people's band." Exhaustive roadhas also proved to be extremely work inboth the United States positive, launching the band into and Europe entrenched the band its next decade with a perspective Intersong Taps Phonogram Names Two even firmer in the hearts of rock and dedication as fresh and strong 'n' roll devotees. as in the beginning. Lombardo,BaumanTo Promotion Posts As the band entersits10th "After being together for theI NEW YORK - John Lombardo B CHICAGO - Jim Jeffries, vice year-with original personnel- lengthof time we've been to-has been named Intersong west president/national promotion di- there's even more reason for ex- gether with no personnel changes, coastcreativedirector and the rector for Phonogram, Inc./Mer- citement. "Sanctuary" has already we've all'been through alldif-New York profesionalstaffex- cury Records, has announced the been given an RIAA certified gold ferent kinds of situations," said panded with the appointment of appointment of Carolyn Broner award for sales and the J. GeilsWolf in his own distincitve style Mark Bauman as professional as local promotion manager for Band is playing to sellout houses that made him one of Boston's manager. The announcement was the firm in the Southern Califor- during its current U.S. tour. earliestradio starswhen he made by Don Oriolo, Intersong nia market. In an unrelated move, "Being with EMI America,it worked the midnight to 7 a.m.vice president and general man- Joe Grossman has been switched being a new company withall shift at a local FM station. "Be- ager. from the Minneapolis to St. Louis their excitement, got us twice as ing on the road, going through Lombardo, who is based in Los market. excited about making a record," one-night stands, 10 -night stands, Angeles and is running the west Broner will be based in Los An- said Peter Wolf, the fast -talking, meetingalldifferentkindsof coast division of Intersong, most geles, working all formats of ra- quick -stepping lead singer of the people, coming into a town and recently was an independent pro- dio, primarily in the Los Angeles J. Geils Band. "So when we talked finding out your best friend's not ducer working with such artists as and San Diego markets, as well as about making an album, we de- there any longer for several rea- Ian Thomas and Bobby Arvon. the secondaries. She will report cided to make a definitive rocksons, going through all the dif- Prior to this, Lombardo was west to Jeffries. Prior to joining Phono- album and not go back to someferent changes that time will take coast a&r director for RCA Rec- gram/Mercury, she did artist de- older tunes or any other styles youthroughafter awhile,it ords and worked for RCA's pub- velopment andpromotionfor we had. We wanted to just utilize seems people were searching for lishing company Sunbury -Dunbar Epic Records. all the distinctive flavors of rock. one thing-sanctuary." Grossman's new territory will That's what we've tried to make in both Canada and on the west The J. Geils Band has found its predominantly be St.Louis and the theme of this album." coast. sanctuary - EMI America. And Kansas City, plus the surrounding Wolf and his writing partnernow, it's on to at least another Prior to coming to Intersong, secondary markets. He willbe Seth Justman-J. Geils keyboard- decade of, as Wolf puts it, "doin' Bauman was an independent pub- ist and arranger-have succeeded. based in St. Louis. Prior to joining slippin' and slidin', wheelin' and lisher. An independent producer, Phonograrn last year, he worked Criticalresponse to theIphas dealin' and gettin' it all crazy and Bauman is also a songwriter who been overwhelming, sales have not gettin' it lazy. withPolygramDistributionin has current cuts by John Davis New York. and the Monster Orchestra on Co- lumbiaandby Midsongartist Dire Straits at 'NEW Carol Douglas. Brannon To Infinity LOS ANGELES-Michael Bran- non has been appointed promo- tion manager, Denver for Infinity EA Names Smith Records,PeterGidion,Infinity vice president, promotion has an- To Regional Post nounced. LOS ANGELES-Bill Smith has Brannon joins Infinity after five been named southernregional years at ABC Records where he promotion representative for was most recently Denver promo- Elektra/AsylumRecords,itwas tion manager, prior to which he announced by Ken Buttice, E/A served as ABC's Boston promo- vice president/promotion. Smith tion manager as well as in various will be based in Atlanta. sales posts in Boston. PriortojoiningE/A,Smith Brannon, who will be responsi- workedinlocalpromotion forble forInfinity's promotion ef- ABC Records in Texas and Okla- forts in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico is based at In- Taking the country by storm during their current U.S. tour, two members of Dire Straits homa, and in regional promotion finity's offices in Denver, and re- took out some time to visit New York's WNEW-FM. Pictured from left: John Insley, inAtlanta.He hadpreviously ports directly to Infinity's south- bass, Dire Straits; Pick Withers, Dire Straits drummer; Ellen Darst, northeastern artists been a sales representative for the development manager WB; Meg Griffin, WNEW-FM DJ,; Dave Herman, WNEW-FM DJ. west regional representative, Dire Straits' first Warner Bros. album has just been certified platinum by the RIAA. Seagram Company. Wayne McManners.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com , /Record World Lt_ aLL / VIP of the Week Desde Nuestro Rincon By FRANK HART In view of the great impact of today's disco music;itdoesn't Disco music across thenation take talent to be a disco DJ. On Internacional and especially in the Miami area, the other hand, for a radio an- we decidedtointerview Jerry nouncer in ten seconds in his own (This column appears first in Spanish, then in English) Rushin, program & music director soulful way to tellkids to stay By TOMAS FUNDORA at WEDR-FM, Miami, to see how off drugs and to relate to them- disco 'has affected both black &that takes talent and freedom. V IN Atendiendo una invitacion de Natalio Chediak, Secretario General de Ia Interamerican Copyright Latin radio in the area. A typicalcaseis when a PSA Jerry began his career late in comes on in his own words and Institute, ante una gestion de los amigos de CBS the radio industry. After a stint in my audience can neither under- International, asisti a una reunion propiciada por the army, he got into radio "out stand or relate to. la mencionada entidad de su Comae de Anti- Pirateria of boredom." The logo at WEDR "Disco music has no color, it is Inter -Americana, en lasfacilidades de is Soul Star 24 hours a day, and for everybody. Now since it has CBS, Coral Gables, firma que ofreci6 cortesmente sus salones de conferencia para la celebracion de Rushin believes very strongly in no color,itis totally impossible helping the community. for this type of station to cater to tan importante evento. Asistieron Jules E. Yarnell, RW asked Rushin how he feels any particular group of individ- consejeco especial de anti pirateria de la Industria Discografica de about the future ofblack and America, RIAA), John L. Murphy, Abogado Especializado en estas ges- uals, especially any ethnic group. tiones y con un amplo historial, al igual que Yarnell, en las luchas Latin radio and the onslaught of As a black radio announcer in the contrala pirateria en Estados Unidos, Natalio Chediak, Dr. Henry disco throughout the record and city of Miami, I ride the streets, radioi ndustry,breaking downsee the dope pushers and see Jessen (Brasil), James Bouras, Esq. (U.S.A.) Dr. Miguel Emery (Argentina, Jose Bustillos, (Mexico) James Progris, Profesor de la Universidad de and crossing over so many for- what goes on. I live a part of this Miami, Jesus Sanchez Lima, Abogado de Miami, Juan A. Estevez, aboga- mats. life, soI know what needs to be do (U.S.A.) George Tavares (CBS) y como observadores Henry Brief, Di- "Somewhere I hope people go said, the ultimate fear being this: back tobasics, raw talent and rector Ejecutivo de RIAA (USA), Tomas Fundora (U.S.A.) Ewing G. Lay - with less black music being pro- hew, Director Ejecutivo de Ia Asociacion de la industria Filmica de hard work," said Rushin. "I think duced it means more black sta- the future of black radio is not as America (Motion Picture Association of America, tions will have a harder time find- Stephen Bercovitch de la Asociacian Filmica de important as what's happening ing black music for the audience America y Tony Moreno de Alarm (U.S.A.) Ante now will determine the future of to relate to. Then as a chain reac- Ia naturaleza de lo tratado y en absoluta coopera- black radio. What is happening tion, you have less black stations, clan con el pedito de los integrantes de la reunion, with the disco thing is that sojustdiscostations,Studiothis many talented people are being dare a Ia publicidad la semana entrante el texto and Studio that,less black ori- oficial de lo acordado. Vaya nuestra felicitacion put out of work. Disco isn't sing- ented stations. Black communities al Dr. Chediak y a todas las altas personalidades ing, anybody can do a disco rec- across America are havingless ord. presentes, representantes de altas esfera de las and less outlets for their wants mas importantes expresiones de nuestro mundo "I'm concernedforthe raw and most of all their needs. Blacks talent, in particular black artists. Valen musical, por el desarrollo de una reunion que in the industry, as a result of this, se ha caracterizado por darle solucion inmediata a este cancer de If all music is the same anybody are slowly being eliminated from can work. But being black and in Ia propia industria, pirateria. ElSr. Jules Yarnell actuo como Chair- the industry itself. There are few- man de la reunion que condujo a Ia altura de the black community and tryinger DJs and promotion men. The su cargo. Antela oportunidad brindada por la to hold on to black identity, the same -happens with Latinradio. casualidad, disfrute, un esplendido almuerzo pro- black DJ has to have the freedom To anybody who may read this, as to express himself to be creative piciado por CBS, en el cual conte, a ambos lados, long as I'm programming WEDR- con la presencia de Yarnell y Murphy, lo cual and to relate to the needs and FM or any other station, I intend me digla oportunidad de constatar la energia, wants of the black community, to tomaintain 100 percent black conocimientos y entrega total de estos dos hom- be of value to the black com- programming; however I can't do munityin which he serves or bres, que han dedicado gran parte de sus vidas it alone and a few other brothers a la lucha contrat la "pirateria intelectual." iNues- whatever community that might need the industry's support des- tra felicitaciOn y reconocimiento a ambos lucha- be. Here in Miami, the city is into perately." Blanca Rosa Gil dores norteamericanos! Esta causando Julio Iglesias impacto en Brasil con sus grabaciones en portugues. En amena charla con el amigo Fritz Henschel) de CBS, Latin American este me comunico yentas por mas de 100,000 elepes y que fueron por arriba del mayor ven- dedor de Brasil, Roberto Carlos, del primer sen- Album Picks cillo lanzado al mercado. Por otra parte, Roberto VISIONES Carlos terming de grabar un long playing en Italia PABLO ABRAIRA-Pronto PTS 1047 e iniciard una "tournee" por Europa en las pri- Respaldado por brillantes orquestaciones, meras semanas de Junio, que le Ilevara a Italia, Pablo Abraira interpreta un muy comer- Espana, Francia y Suiza, donde filmara un espe- cial y romantico repertorio de baladas y cial para Ia television . . . Lanz6 el sello Com* algunos nUmeros mas movidos. Resaltan en Estados Unidos el primer sencillo de Valen, "Habra que ver" (Perez Botija), "Lagrimas Lola Flores cantante espariol con amplio historial discografico, Mojada" (Perez Botija)) y "Amor Mari- que sera sometido a gran promocion a traves de empresas disco- / nero" (J. C. Calderon-Seijas). graficas independientes en toda Latinoamerica. El sencillo en cuestion Backed with great orchestration, Pablo Abraira performs a verytiene "Melissa"(F.Valenzuela)y "Orgullosa" (Valenzuela) . . . commercial and romantic package of ballads. "Rezare" (J.C. Cal- Liznel Records lanzo al mercado en Puerto Rico y Estados Unidos deron), "Corre, corre, vuelva" (Seijas-Villa-Guerin) and "Encadenado" su long playing titulado "Simplemente . . . Guelo" por Giielo, otro (Calderon). del Conjunto Quizqueya, titulado "A Mama y Papa" y un nuevo (Continued on page 60) (Continued on page 59)

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long playing de la cubana Blanca Rosa Gil, recientemente firmadagood friends at CBS International, I attended a meeting of the Com- como artista exclusiva de la etiqueta puertorriquena . . . Rompieron mittee of Interamerican Anti -Piracy, that took place at the premises !'records" de asistencia Willie Colon y Ruben Blades en sus presen- of CBS inCoral Gables,Fla. Among the participants were: Jules taciones en el "Corso" de Nueva York. El "record" anterior lo dis- Yarnell, chairman (USA); John L Murphy (USA); Natalio Chediak, frutaron Celia Cruz y Johnny Pacheco, cuando hicieron sus presen- secretary general (USA);Dr. Henry lessen(Brazil); James Bouras, (USA); Dr. Miguel Emery (Argentina); Jose Bustillos (Mexico); James atciones en elpopular centro nocturno neoyorkino . . . Disfrute amena charla con Henry Stone, presidente de T.K. Productions y Progris, prof., University of Miami; Jesus Sanchelima, attorney, City Tone Distributors, en Miami, Florida, en la cual me connunico los of Miami; Juan A. Estevez, attorney (USA); George Tavares (CBS) and grandes planes promocionales en el lanzamiento al mercado norte- other observers including Henry Brief, executive director of RIAA americano e internacional, del ya exitoso grupo cubano norteameri-(USA); Ewing G. Layhew, executive director, Motion Picture Assoc. cano Foxy en su nuevo long playing en el cual se ha incluido su of America; Stephen Bercovitch, Motion Picture Assoc. of America; exit° actual "Hot Number." El contenido y la tapa estan formidables. Tony Moreno, Alarm (USA) and myself. Because of the several aspects Hada tiempo no visitaba las facilitades de Henry y pude constatartreated in this meeting and in order not to jeopardize its confiden- en sus nuevas ampliaciones, incluyendo las nuevas oficinas de Muria! tialnature, I will report the results of such an important meeting Stone, que en el conglomerado todo huele a "plata" gorda. iMe next week, following the official press release. My deepest congratu- alegro! lations toDr. Chediak and allthe personalities involved for the T.H. Records de Estados Unidos acaba de abrir sus oficinas en San development of this meeting in which energetic and important meas- Antonio, Texas, con Carlos Santa Cruz como Gerente General. Sigue ures against piracy had been contemplated and organized. Jules Yarnell performed as chairman of the board, accomplishing his duties TH su carrera de expansion y exitos, dirigidas por Tony Moreno . . . in a top manner. I also enjoyed lunch, given by CBS, in which Isat Caytronics presentara su espectaculo "Concierto de . . . Las Flores" enelFelt Forum del Madison Square Garden de Nueva York elside by side with Yarnell and Murphy, which gave me the oppor- domingo 8 de Abril en funciones de 2 p.m. y 6 p.m., contando con tunity to know about their plans, stamina, know-how and total dedi- el espectaculo completo de Lola Flores, y sus hijas Lolita y Carmen. cation to the fight against "intellectual piracy." My congratulations Se espera que esta nueva gestion del incansable Rinel Sousa se con- again to these two American fighters . . . Julio Iglesias is creating an impact inBrazil with his recordings in Portuguese, as reported vierta en un record de asistencia y exitos . . . Y ahora . . . iHasta la proximal by Fritz Henschel! from CBS. Julio has sold over 100,000 1ps, surpass- ing Roberto Carlos, the biggest seller in Brazil. On the other hand, Accepting the invitation of Natalio Chediak, general secretary ofRoberto Carlos has just finished recording an IpinItaly, and will the Interamerican Copyright Institute, as per a suggestion of our (Continued on page 60)

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com AGAC Prepares For Royalty Fight Keyworth LP (Continued from page 54) (Continued from page 3) be a lapse of ten years before the the things that are most success- the only thing in our lives right Rinfret Associates, the Washing- next review." Hence the impor-ful commercially." now." ton firm described as "one of the tance of the Rinfret survey, which How havehis Bronco team- Ifall goes according to plan mostprestigiousinthefield," already has determined that "nei- mates reactedto Keyworth the-and the success or failureof who will soon be sending a de- ther the U.S. Department of Labor singer? "They don't give me any "Keys"figuresprominentlyin tailedquestionnaireto AGAC's nor any other agency has statistics flack," he answers thoughtfully.this-Keyworth will play out the more -than -4000 members de- on songwriters. We do not exist"They want me to be successful. finalyear ofhiscontractnext signed to paint a complete pic- even as a group." Drake urged There's akindofcamaraderie season and move on. "It's been

ture of the status, both economic that all AGAC members, who will among ballplayers that goes be- my plan since I came into foot- and personal, of songwriters in be guaranteed anonymity, answer yond ourplayingdays. We're ball to play six years in the NFL,"

the United States. the Rinfret questionnaire, saying drawn closer together and we hesays,"andI'mjustreally The original copyright law, en- that "our professional economists want each other to succeed." thankful I've been able to reach acted in 1909, called for a statu- must have allthe facts so that Noting that he is married and those goals. Now Iwant to get tory ceiling for mechanical royal- they may go forward with all thethe father of two children, a re- to work on my music." ties amounting to 2¢ per recorded intelligence that itis possible toporter wonders what effect two track.In 1976 that ceiling was muster. This will lead them to the careershas had on homelife. Shemel To Address raised to 23/4¢ (or, in the case of final volume of papers covering Keyworthsaysalliscopacetic. Ipsides with only one or two the state of the American song- "My wife's never been into a lot C'right Luncheon Circle tracks, 1/2 of 1¢ per minute of writer," which "they will presentof the petty things that go on NEW YORK - Sidney Shemel, playing time-for example, 5¢ for totheCopyrightRoyaltyTri- on a football team. She's nevervice president of United Artists a 10 -minute cut); however, Drake bunal." been intoitnor does she care Music and general counsel for the said, thereisno minimum re- In both his talk with the press aboutit.We have a certain publishing company, will be the quirement, meaning that "nothing (which also included AGAC legal amount of trust and confidence keyspeakeratthe upcoming obligates arecord company to counsel Alvin Deutsch) and hisin each other, and she's found Copyright Luncheon Circle,Fri- pay that amountifthe person speech to AGAC members, Drake she's more comfortable with mu- day, April 6. controlling the copyright will ac- made references to the percen-sicians and people in the music Shemel's topic is "The Acquisi- cept less." According to Drake, tage system of royalty paymentindustry than she is with a lot of tion And Sale Of Music Copy- theplayers the RIAA met with the Copyright commonly used in Europe. "The andtheirwives. rights." Site of the luncheonis Royalty Tribunalinlate 1977- rate is eight percent in West Ger- We've got another realm of ex- Rosoff's Restaurant in Manhattan. offering "a volume as thick as the many," he said, "but companies istence, different goals we're try-The Copyright Circlegathering Gutenberg Bible"in support of like Polygram are thriving overing to reach, and footballis not will begin at 12 noon. their case-in an attempt to re- thereevenwhilepayingthat duce the rate back to the 2¢ level. amount," an amount that "turns Latin American "They represented that the record our domestictycoonspaleto industryissuffering due to the contemplate." With that figure in Album Picks imposition of the three quarters mind, he added, as well as the (Continued from page 58) of a cent that the Congress lev- UnitedKingdom's 61/4 percent ied," Drake saidinhis speech, rate, "there seems to be a flaw in PEPE ROMERO and "you may rest assured that the record companies' argument Onix ORLLPS 006 there will be no let-up on the partthat they're hurting here, while Bajo la direccion de Juanito R. Marquez, of the wealthy and powerful RIAA they're doing very well in Europe Pepe Romero interpreta temas de corte in their efforts to turn back our with the more stringent laws." As espaliol e internacional. Sonando como tiny victory." a result, AGAC is not merely seek- exito "Te quiero a11"(Pablo Cano-V. The scheduled review of the ing the maintenance of the 23/4¢ Galarza). Otros temas son "Quiero" (C. law by the Copyright Royalty Tri- rate currently in effect in the U.S. Cosentino), "..o debo amarte mas" (M. bunal in 1980 is "our only chance-they want "a substantialin- Castel) y "Cancion del olvido"(J. Mar- to fight off the diminution of the crease, the maximum that we're quez). allowed law"-to say nothing of entitled to." Ideally, the increase Under the direction of Juanito R. Marquez, Pepe Romero from the attempt to "strengthen thewould take the form not of a Spain offers a very commercial package of Spanish and law on our behalf"-that AGAC contempo- static figure, like 23/4¢, but would rary romantic tunes such as "El Farolero" (Monte-Ulecia), "Soloen will have until 1987. "And after consist of a percentage that would la estacion" (Jaen) and "Amor y perdon" (P. Delgado). 1987," Drake added, "there will tie in to the inflationary spiral. AMAME Nuestro Ri ncon (Continued from page 59) MANOLO GALVAN-Microfon LMS 76126 start a tour in Europe the beginning of June that will take him to Con "Tanto Amor," exito en Argentina Italy, Spain, France and Switzerland, where he will tape a TV special incluido en este paquete, Manolo Galvan . . . Com* label from the USA just released the first 45 of Valen, comienza a recibir buena promocion en the well known Spanish singer, which will be promoted intensively esta nueva produccion. "Solo pienso en through independent record companies inallLatin America. The tii" (R. Garcia), "Te da verguenza" (Pardo), single contains "Melissa"(F. Valenzuela) b/w "Orgullosa" (Valen- "Tanto amor" (J. Galvan-M. Galvan) y "Mi zuela). .. Liznel Records just released in Puerto Rico and the States ultimo adios" (J. Galvan-M. Galvan). a new Ip by Conjunto Quisqueya entitled "A Mama y Papa," and With "Tanto Amor" a smash in Argentina, Manolo Galvan isstart- ing to get air play in another one by Giielo entitled "Simplemente. . . Guelo," and one several areas with this tune. Also good in by Cuban singer Blanca Rosa Gil, recently signed to this Puerto Rican "Matame" (J. Galva -M. Galvan), "Fres el amor" ((J. Galvan-M. Galvan) and "Adios" (J. Pardo). label . . . It should surprise no one that Willie Colon and Ruben Blades broke all attendance records, including the one established by Celia Cruz and Johnny Pacheco, when they made their first appear- QUIERES JUGAR? (WANNA PLAY?) ance at the Corso in New York. The previous record had been set TITTI SOTO-Mericana XMS 153 by Celia and Johnny three years ago.. . I enjoyed talking with Henry En produccion Soto -Joe Cain, Titti Soto Stone, president of TK Productions and Tone Distributors, in Miami, vuelve de nuevo alucir su talento en Ha., in which he informed me of the heavy promotional plans in rmisica ritmica y legera. Invita a bailar y al the American and international markets in favor of Foxy, already optimismo en "Fl Monquirimonchi," "To well known through their previous success, "Get Off." Their latest volveras," "Como cambia el tiempo"y hit, "Hot Number," is included in their latest Ip, which has a great "Quisiera encontrar." Temas de T. Soto. cover and terrific material . . . TH from Miami has just opened its M Produced by Soto -Joe Cain, Titti Soto shows his talent inlight, new offices in San Antonio, Texas with Carlos Santa Cruz as general danceable and extremely commercial music. "Sandra . . . Sandra," manager. "Monuirimondhi," "Hay una muchacha" and "Fuerte."

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Legislator Seeks CaI. Blank Tape Tax Capricorn Signs Two Guns (Continued from page 3) member of the Los Angeles Phil- man law," were announced at a harmonic and chairman of the Or- press conference here the pre- chestraCommittee;jazzflutist ceding Friday (23). Buddy Collette;rock musician The tax would .be applied to and columnist Jim Loving; coun- thewholesalepriceofblank tryand westernmusicianHal tapes and collected at the point Southern; Musicians Union vice of distribution. While Sieroty es- 'president Vince diBari; and Jay timated that $1.4 million would Lowy, president of the Los An- be raised annually - "based on geleschapterofNARAS and current estimated wholesale au-Jobete Music's vice president and dio tape sales of $28 million in general manager. California" - other spokesmen All of the participants expressed suggestedthatthetax,which strong support for the bill, especi- would be added to the six per-a!ly diBari, who called it "fright- cent state sales tax already col- eningly simple. It's one hell of a Phil Walden, president of Capricorn Records, has announced the signing ofthe group lected at the retaillevel, would bill. The name of the game is mu- Two Guns to a long term recording contract. The four man band, whichhails from add as little as 10-15f to the con- sicians working," he continued. Oklahoma, consists of Kenny Barker on guitar and lead vocals, Bobby Williams on "There are only a few musicians guitar, Mike Sconce on bass and lead vocals, and Pat Sconce on drums. TwoGuns sumer's tape outlay. from under contract today, whereas we debut Capricorn album, "Balls Out," is scheduled for release on April 16. Pictured Theadvantagesofthetax, left: Kenny Barker of Two Guns; Alan Walden, Two Guns manager; Mike Sconce, Bobby Sieroty said, are two -fold.First used to be guaranteed 39 weeks Williams and Pat Sconce of Two Guns; Capricorn Records president Phil Walden; and and foremost,it would provide of work a year. We have the great- vice president and general manager of Capricorn Don Schmitzerle. "much -needed" work for Califor-est players in the world right in nia musicians, "who suffer a high this city, and we simply must pro- rate of unemployment"; the ac- tect their livelihood" (the disper- Cal. Anti -Scalping Measure cumulated revenue "represents a sal of funds would not be limited (Continued from page 4) disappearance of scalping ads in means of channeling back to the tounionmembers, however). scalpinglawcurrentlyon the thepress,"addedMoorhead. music makers some of the royal- Only Southern added a note ofbooks that limits the amount of "Those people will be easy to ties lost because of free taping." caution, saying that "the worka- money that can be charged above prosecute." In addition, since the musicians bility of some of the provisionsand beyond the printedticket bothers me. For instance, how will would be paid with the funds to price. The establishment of this Tribunal Readies play free public performances - the funds be allocated?" (Havingceiling-compared in theory by concertsthat would cover the been collected by the State Board Home Tape Survey spectrum of musical styles - the of Equalization, the money would Krebs to a New York law that lim- (Continued from page 4) people of California would be the be administered by the California its surcharges to $2-$3-is one of artists from the radio rather than recipients of what Sieroty called Arts Council. Composers, arrang- the goals of the committee. State "cultural enrichment." Other pos- ers and publishers of the works Assemblyman Mel Levine of San- actually buying the records, and thisprocedure performedin public would re- infact proposeto what extent sible uses of the funds would in- ta Monica did might be practiced, and by what cludemusicclassesatpublic ceive normal royalties.) However, such a measure (#AB2333) last Southern also said that "we are part of the music listener public. schools or "training workshops year, but it met with little success The questionnaire would also for musicians." on the verge of a tremendous because "ticket agencies applied taping explosion. If we continue probablyask whether ornot JoiningSierotyatthepress intense pressure through lobby- conference were Irving Bush, a to wait on this, we'll be too late." home -tapers tape entire new Ips ing," said Vallon. when they are broadcast on the Individual Law "MidnightHour" whole -album Hancock at the Line The only existing anti -scalping format so popular with FM rock legislationconcernsitselfwith stations nationwide, and whether individuals actually scalping onor not such taped copiesare the premises of an event. "But we passed among friends-as a sub- stitute for the actual Ip. want to crack down on the peo- The Tribunal does not want to ple who control the tickets, not evenofferconjectureatthis justthe peopleoutsidethe point, because, as Brennan point- venue," said Krebs. "Last year, for ed out, "we just don't know right instance, we did a special "thank now." you" concert with Aerosmith at Perhaps American music listen- the Santa Monica Civic; and al- ers do make the occasional tape though we made tickets availableof a song from the radio-or per- only by mail lottery, the scalpers haps we are a nation of rabid, fans,calling beat us anyway." Moorhead add- scheming, skinflint ed that "when a kid sits out all each other on the phone by the thousandtoalerteachother night at the Forum and still gets when we can make a quickie tape ticket number 1000, there's some- of a new Ip being broadcast, and thing wrong. We have to be able never darkening the door of a Columbia artist Herbie Hancock recently appeared before sold -out crowds at New York's to sell more good tickets to he record store. Bottom Line. Hancock has been touring in support of his latest 1p, "Feels Don't Fail Me kids who want to buy them." Could it be possibly that along Now,- and 12" disco single, "You Bet Your Love." Pictured from left:BillFreston, Enforcement with the outright counterfeiter, executive assistant to president, CBS Records Div.; David Rubinson, producer; Bennie Maupin; Herbie Hancock; Bruce Lundvall, president, CBS Records Division. The question of enforcementthe tape and record pirates, the for the new law, shoulditbe greedy "collecors"turningair - passed, has yet to be fully an- checks into Big Bucks, that to a Mikes' Moves Big Sound Ups Snyder limited extent, the enemy be us? swered. "I think 50 percent of the Could our taping habits at home I NEW YORK - Mikes' ArtistI WALLINGFORD, CONN. - scalpers will be scared off just by Management, Ltd. has relocatedThomas 'Doc' Cavalier, director a.:tually be violating thelegal having a law on the books," said rights of copyright owners? to expanded officespace. Theof Big Sound Records, has ap- 216East 49th Krebs. "An additional percenatge By the beginning of summer new addressis: pointed Douglas K. Snyder, co- Street, 3rd floor, New York, New will have to be stopped by stricter we'll know one way or another; York 10017. The phone numberfounder of Big Sound, to head enforcement at the actual con- Brennan and his Feds are on the remains (212) 759-9658. the a&r department of the label. certs." I also think you'll see the case.

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TORONTO-JUNOTES: Well, another annual Juno Awards/booze- LONDON-This year's most imaginative label launch has to be the bash is under the country's collective belt and, as usual, it held few Mixcrest 50 pence -shaped single, pressedinsilver vinyl (withreal surprises. Touted as the northern Grammys, the Juno Awards invari- silver content) and costing 50 pence. The label's boss, Tony Walbrom ably see the same faces nominated each year and 19.78 was noexcep- (ex agent and formerly manager of Jeff Phillips) has 10,000 pressed tion. The nationalistic theme of the TV show presentation was obvious and ready to go, but the price will have to be more realistic for the from the outset. Burton Cummings, acting as MC this year, startednext run, he said. Most singles now cost 99 pence. The artistis T. the ball rolling by stating that "1978 was the year that U.S. radioThorpe (ex-Rubettes) and the titleis "Girl How Am IGonna Win stations began playing 30 percent Canadian content," pointing to You." Walbrom will be picking up masters only and distributing them the successes of Dan Hill, Nick Gilder, Chilliwack, etc. The writingvia one-off deals for the time being. This titleis via selecta. He is of the show this year was far superior to those of the past (thanks looking for international product with the assistance of Peter Knight,

to Rick Moranis), with everyone taking potshots at each other. PrimeJNR's Catalyst Company . . . Coincidentally a recent BPI committee Minister Pierre Trudeau showed up and gave a Hall Of Fame award voted that singles under 50p would not qualify for chart entry. Other- to country superstar Hank Snow, but not before delivering a long, wise it's a quiet week for ideas, with a clear vinyl twelve inch for rambling speech on "industrialarts" and their rolein emerging Adrian Gurvitz' first Jet single, "The Way IFeel" and Polydor's first nations. With an election (g)looming on the horizon, many people picture disc for "Manifesto" ... Pye buying radio spots on Luxembourg present felt that Trudeau was thumping up the votes on coast to to launch its yellow vinyl Flashback series of British oldies. All colour coast TV and the groans were audible throughout his speech. When sleeves in the series of ten will feature chart information. he finished, Hank Snow came up to accept his award and commented COOL RECEPTION: The Gramophone Record Retailers Committee that it was a privilege to receive the award from such a great man. was disappointed at the lukewarm reception to this year's Discatex Trudeau, without blinking, raisedhis hands and started clapping, conference. Only thirty stores were represented compared to seventy encouraging the audience to joinin.Real humility. His presence delegates last year, and this poor attendance has put a question mark became an embarrassment when some bright CBC TV employee over next year's meet. The number of record companies taking part allowed the audio portion of that day's events in the House of Com- also dropped, but as the music trades association secretary remarked mons to be transmitted during the Juno proceedings. While every- "If the retailers want a conference, they are going to have to sup - one watched artistsaccepting awards, they hearda member of (Continued on page 63) Parliament declare that "Trudeau has intentionally misled this House." In essence, the guest of honor was being called a liar on the air by a totally unrelated audio clip. With the election to be announced shortly, we wonder if Opposition leader Joe Clark must wait until next year's Juno Awards for equal time. Germany HIGHLIGHTS: Nick Gilder's performance of "Hot Child In The By JIM SAMPSON City." Rush's Alex Lifeson and Max Webster's Kim Mitchell presented II MUNICH-Though singles hits for CBS Germany in 1978 were few several awards, ad libbing wildly in the process. Mitchell announced and far between, album sales soared, especially in the domestic pop Dan Hill's nomination for "Sometimes When We Brunch The Eggs sector with a Ricky King platinum TV -merchandised set plus strong Aren't Done Enough." Quick closeup on Dan, sitting at the PM's turnover for Lake, Fredl Fes! and the Nina Hagen Band. Add two parts table with Patsy Gallant, who was not pleased. Alex Lifeson, in prais- platinum for Supertramp and Santana to two parts gold for Leonard ing Liona Boyd's tremendous talent as a guitarist, turns to Mitchell Cohen and Meat Loaf and you have a 30 percent sales hike for 1978, and says, "She's so good she could blow us both away with one according to CBS managing director Rudi Wolpert, who can already hand." Mitchell asks, "Can you say that on national TV?" report tour -assisted German break-outs for Billy Joel and Earth, Wind LOWLIGHTS: Technically, the TV show was a farce, constantly & Fire. Supertramp's new album was given a lavish luncheon launch- marred by technical difficulties. Buzz, click. Maybe two prong socket, ing by CBS/A&M as over 500 media heavies were invited to a midday (Continued on page 63) American breakfast. 514 companies, including several music publishers, took stand space RCA Intl. Hosts Foreign Press for the International Music Instrument Trade Fair in Frankfurt. Former British PM Edward Heath opened the show, which, for the last time, was held as part of the International Frankfurt Spring Fair. Next year, the musicians meet one week earlier. Frankfurt, apparently, hasno intention of becoming a German MIDEM. Only publishers with active sheet music printing divisions took stands. Still, there arerumors of a major new music fair being started in Berlin, at the plush new con- vention center. TEUTONIC TELEX: Bellaphon in Frankfurt is joining with other Euro- pean Fantasy licensees in coordinating marketing strategy for new label product, especially from Sylvester. .. Curt Cress has reformed his Snowball group, one of the best jazz-rock formations in Europe, adding bassist Reginald Worthy, a reformed trucker from Los An- geles. New Ip "Cold Heat" due from WEA next week, to be fol- lowed by an extensive German tour. .. The Electric Light Orchestra is coming along nicely, thank you, with their new single disc album at Munich's Musicland. Jeff Lynne expects to have the final mix and production artwork done by late April, setting tentative world release in late May . . . Former Teldec label manager Uwe Tessnow has his RCA Records International recently invited members of the foreign press corps in New own new label, Line Records, distributed by TdIdec, featuring mostly York to a United Nations Plaza Hotel cocktail party as a get acquainted gesture from U.S. rock product such as new recordings by Mitch Ryder the expanding international staff and to tell the press of RCA's aggressive overseas ex- and Link pansion. RCA recording artists also attended. Pictured from left: Evelyn "Champagne" Wray, also some of Greg Shaw's Bomp productions . . . Gold to King enjoys a laugh with KelliRoss, division vice president, creative affairs, RCA Manfred Mann and Lilian Bron from Ariola's FriedelSchmidt for Records International and Arthur Martinez, division vice president, RCA Intl. 250,000 "Watch" sets; album now nearing platinum status in Germany.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Canada (Continued from page 62) guys? The various panels and discussions held each year are inter- England's Top 25 esting, but can someone explain why each year at least one panel has an expert who's unemployed? FINALLY ... THE WINNERS: Best Selling Album-Burton Cummings, Singles "Dream Of A Child;" Best Selling Single-Nick Gilder, "Hot Child In The City;" Best Female Vocalist-Anne Murray; Best Male Vocal- 1 I WILL SURVIVE GLORIA GAYNOR/Polydor ist-Gino Vannelli;Best Group-Rush; Best Composer-Dan Hill, 2 SOMETHING ELSE SEX PISTOLS/Virgin "Sometimes When We Touch;" Best Country Female Vocalist-Carroll Baker; Best Male Country Vocalist-Ronnie Prophet; Best Country 3 OLIVER'S ARMY ELVIS COSTELLO AND THE ATTRACTIONS/Radar Group-The Good Brothers; Most Promising Female Vocalist-Claudja 4 LUCKY NUMBER LENE LOVICH/Stiff Barry; Most Promising Male Vocalist-Nick Gilder; Most Promising Group-Doucette; Best Instrumental Artist-Liona Boyd; Best Folk 5 I WANT YOUR LOVE CHIC/Atlantic Artist-Murray McLauchlan. 6 CAN YOU FEEL THE FORCE THE REAL THING/Pye 7 IN! THE NAVY VILLAGE PEOPLE/Mercury England (Continued from page 62) 8 TRAGEDY BEE GEES/RSO port it." Meanwhile at the MTA Forum during the conference, Polydor 9 KEEP ON DANCIN' GARY'S GANG/CBS M.D. Tony Morris claimed that his company had received pnds. sterl- 10 STRANGE TOWN JAM/Polydor ing 250,000 worth of "faulties" this month, and stated that the vast amount was simply Christmas overstocks. A reasonable figure would 11 INTO THE VALLEY SKIDS/Virgin be around a tenth of that, he said, and accused certain dealers of 12 TURN THE MUSIC UP PLAYERS ASSOCIATION/Vanguard trying to swindle the companies. Pye is considering a blacklist scheme for dealers who overstep the mark, and RCA is also looking into the 13 WAITING FOR AN ALIBI THIN LIZZY/Vertigo problem. Dealers naturally protested loudly, but Morris stated that 14 SULTANS OF SWING DIRE STRAITS/Vertigo he may have to employ more staff to check returns. He said "This 15 DON'T STOP ME NOW QUEEN/EMI is reaching unacceptable proportions." PRESSING ON: Record Business celebrates one year of publication 16 MONEY IN MY POCKET DENNIS BROWN/Lightning this week with the news that Radio Luxembourg, the oldest of the 17 GET DOWN GENE CHANDLER/20th Century commercial stations to broadcast to the U.K., is to use its Disco Sin- 18 CONTACT EDWIN STARR/20th Century gles chart and a new Top 10 Disco Ips chart. Record Business, which uses the U.S. style/Record World type of Airplay/Sales chart has 19 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS SHAM 69/Polydor now made deals with five independent radio stations, Granada Tele- 20 HEART OF GLASS BLONDIE/Chrysalis vision, and several newspapers including the New Daily, The Star. Meanwhile, its closest rival, Radio And Record News, is pitching for 21 EVERYBODY'S HAPPY NOWADAYS BUZZCOCKS/UA

the CMA-backed Country Album Chart . . . the BBC (radio and TV) 22 HOLD THE LINE TOTO/CBS still uses the BMRB chart, compiled for Music Week, as do several magazines. Cynics here are wondering how long the U.K. music in- 23 CLOG DANCE VIOLINSKI/Jet dustry can support three trade weeklies. 24 COOL FOR CATS SQUEEZE/A&M HOT AIR: The Association of Independent Radio Contractors (AIRC) 25 BRIGHT EYES ART GARFUNKEL/CBS has now been given the go-ahead to bring to a performing rights tribunalits claims that needletime payments are too high. Phono- graphic Performance LTD (PPL), the collection body, is reserving its rights and a tribunal should be held in November this year. The pre- Albums liminary hearing, mainly over lawyer's points regarding the copyright act, showed that the tribunal does have the power to judge the case, 1 GREATEST HITS VOL. 2 BARBRA STREISAND/CBS a fact that was doubtful before this hearing. Needletime payments 2 SPIRITS HAVING FLOWN BEE GEES/RSO from independent stations are 3 percent of revenue for thefirst year of operation rising to seven percent in the fifth year. Most U.K. 3 MANILOW MAGIC BARRY MANILOW/Arista indies are now over five years old, hence the need for further discus- 4 PARALLEL LINES BLONDIE/Chrysalis sions on the licensing scheme . . . Not in court yet: Rod Stewart's 5 C EST CHIC CHIC/Atlantic writ against WEA over the price of an album has been further com- plicated by an additional writ resulting from a difference over results 6 ARMED FORCES ELVIS COSTELLO/Radar

of a new sales audit. Riva's lawyers have combined the writs . . . the 7 D RE STRAITS DIRE STRAITS/Vertigo EMI Group redundancies have turned out to be four non -executive assistants and more trimming is expected next month. 8 BREAKFAST IN AMERICA SUPERTRAMP/A&M 9 THE GREAT ROCK & ROLL SWINDLE SEX PISTOLS/Virgin 10 A COLLECTION OF THEIR 20 GREATEST THREE DEGREES/CBS Germany'sTop 10 11 THE VtRY BEST OF LEO SAYER/Chrysalis 72 GOLDEN COLLECTION MARTY ROBBINS/Lotus Singles Albums 13 MANIFESTO ROXY MUSIC/Polydor 1.HEART OF GLASS 1.TRAEMUEREIEN 14 DESOLATION ANGELS BAD COMPANY/Swan Song BLONDIE-Chrysalis RICHARD CLAYDERMAN-K-Tel 15 52ND STREET BILLY JOEL/CBS 2.TRAGEDY 2.SPIRITS HAVING FLOWN BEE GEES-RSO BEE GEES-RSO 76 THANK YOU VERY MUCH CLIFF RICHARD & THE SHADOWS/EMI 3.CHIQUITITA 3.TRUMPET DREAMS ABBA-Polydor NINI ROSSO-Arcade 116 X-CERT THE STRANGLERS/UA 4.Y.M.C.A. 4.THE KINKS 20 GROESSTEN HITS VILLAGE PEOPLE-Metronome THE KINKS-Arcade 78 NEW BOOTS AND PANTIES IAN DURY/Stiff 5.LE FREAK 5.DIRE STRAITS CHIC-Atlantic DIRE STRAITS-Vertigo 79 BAT OUT OF HELL MEATLOAF/Epic 6.BABY IT'S YOU 6.CRUISIN' 20 PROMISES-EMI VILLAGE PEOPLE-Metronome THE BEST OF EARTH, WIND & FIRE/CBS 7.DARLIN' 7.UND JETZT ALLE 21 FIEEL NO FRET AVERAGE WHITE BAND/RCA FRANKIE MILLER-Chrysalis JAMES LAST-Polydor 8.NO TIME FOR A TANGO 8.BALLADE POUR ADELINE 22 TIRB TWO TOM ROBINSON BAND/EMI SNOOPY-CNR/Teldec RICHARD CLAYDERMAN-Telefunken 23 9.TROJAN HORSE 9.DAS GOLDENE SCHLAGERALBUM EQUINOXE JEAN MICHEL JARRE/Polydor LUV-Carrere PETER ALEXANDER-Ariola 24 BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN ROD STEWART/Riva 10.TOO MUCH HEAVEN 10.PYRAMID BEE GEES-RSO ALAN PARSONS PROJECT-Arista 25 WAR OF THE WORLDS VARIOUS/CBS (Courtesy: Der Musikmarkt) (Courtesy: Record Business)

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com RCA's 'Champagne': More thanDisco Turtle's Opens Ninth Store (Continued from page 56) songs will lend itself to a disco choose yet. mix, then we'll do it;ifit doesn't "Radio willhave an expres- we won't. The idea, of course, is sion,"saidCarter. "They stuck to get people to listen to her. And with us through thick and thin if people want a 12", of course the last time." we're going to give it to them." King's new album, "Music Box" will benefit from the experience CBS Ups Keith of "Smooth Talk." Released a few TERRE HAUTE, IND.-Dan Sulli- weeks ago, the album is already van, regional operations manager, climbing the charts, "First of all, Terre Haute, CBS Records,has we've got more to market thisannounced the appointment of time," said Carter. "We've got an Skip Keith to the position of single establishedartist, and we have records coordinator for the Cin- confidence at the I retaillevel. cinnati, Cleveland, Detroit and St. think we've passed the physical Turtle's Records, the fast-growing Atlanta -based chain, opened its ninth metrostore on Louis markets. March 17. Festivities included t -shirt giveaways, bonus savings stamps, display/radio phase. We'll go to a "Top Hits" In his new position Keith will storewide sale and registration for a sweepstakes drawing for 18 Pentax MEcameras. TV, do talk shows and look for a be responsible for coordinating Highlighting the day was a live broadcast from the store, hosted by WOXI'sGary real mass appeal. McKee, Atlanta's top -rated morning delay, who is shown hard at work in the photo with manufacturing the produc- above. "We're going to let the people tions of single records and con- decide what the single will be,"tacting key accounts relative to WEA Ups Milanese said Harris. "We've had a lot ofsingles activity in his markets. He Firefall Tour Set airplay-black and disco-but we has been with CBS Records since II PHILADELPHIA - Pete Stocke,II NEW YORK-Atlantic recording aren't sure what songwe'll 1975. WEA Philadelphia branch man- groupFirefall hasannounced ager, has announced the appoint- plansforanextensive,cross- ment of Ray Milanese as branch country headlining U.S. tour, to marketing coordinator. The Coast (Continued from page 25) begin March 31. During the first Milanese started with WEA in part of the itinerary, the band will the warehouse, and then moved named, willfillthe vacancies. The remaining four-Pat Simmons, be playing primarily auditorium- Michael McDonald, Tiran Porter and Keith Knudsen-willbe hitting up as an order entry clerk, singles - size venues, with concentration the road for an April -to -September tour beginning action specialist, advertising co-in the mid -west and dates also in Seattle on April ordinator and, for the past four 17, with the Universal Amphitheater scheduled for July3-8. In the set for the western and eastern meantime, they dropped into the Palomino last week, where years, as a sales representative in areas of the country. Jon the Philadelphia market. Walmsley of "The Waltons" was pickin' and grinnin'; allfour Doobies, Insupport ofthis upcoming as well as former member Tom Johnston, joined Walmsley fora couple Firefalltour, Atlantic Records is of encores, while the assembled multitudes-includingThe Jacksons, SierralBriar mounting anextensive market- Richard Hatch, Roger Voudouris, Shirley Jones (!) and various members Inks Gillette ing/promotion campaign. In- of the Waltons clan-looked on in rapture . . . Rush has been named cluded in the program will be a group of the year in the 1979 Juno Awards, Canada's equivalent to the LOS ANGELES- Singer -song- writer Steve Gillette series of "Sweet and Sour" parties Grammy; Chrysalis's Nick Gilder and Claudia Barry alsowon in their has signed with Sierra/Briar Records tore- in selected cities where the group respective vocal categories . . . Mercury's Becky Hobbs, who was a winner at the American Song Festival for her "I Can't Say cord a direct -to -disc album. is playing, with local Top 40 and Goodbye AOR stations sponsoring on -the to You," is the only Festival winner who will alsoappear at the Korean Mastering the sessions forSi- - erra/Briar in the month of March air contest promotions. Key retail Song Festival, scheduled for June 2 in Seoul... Dan Fogelberg, hot off the "Twin Sons of Different Mothers" album, sold willbe disc mastering engineer outlets will also be tied into the out three dates on Bruce Leek, who has, to his credit, his new tour the day tickets went on sale-venues includedCarnegie event, with contest winners (lis- Hall, Atlanta's Fox Theater, and Washington's JFK Center disc mastered over 30 direct -to- teners/consumers) invited to at- for the Per- disc recordings. forming Arts . . . We all complain about the phone company, but the Firefall party. Jules and the Polar Bears actually scoreda victory over Ma Bell not long ago. It seems that the Bears' gig at the Golden Bearin Huntington New York MY (Continued from page 18) Beach was to be broadcast over local FM-er KNAC, butwhen they called to confirm their reservation for stereo phone lines from Pacific SOFTBALL NEWS: Well, it's that time ofyear again. Last Saturday the Telephone a day or two before the show, the official wordwas that there were "no lines available." Well, the phonecompany blew it- Flashmakers assembled for spring trainingin Central Park and came and they admitted it, what's more-and tocompensate, they brought away prepared to defend with honor the title ofAmerica's Number inthe microwave sound truck ordinarily usedto broadcast (both One Softball Team. Last year's squadreturns intact, although Stan aurally and visually) the Long Beach Grand Prix around theworld. Meises, still recovering froma broken ankle suffered last fall, may be The phone company's blunder, resulting in their havingto use a very out of action until June. This year's top (only) rookie expensive piece of equipment for a transmission of prospect: Elektra/ a mere 12 miles Asylum's Mike Shalit, who promises from the Golden Bear to KNAC, is said to have cost themat least to-or had better-bring both a $3000, which really is a pity. hefty bat and a sure glove to the lineup. TheRW Big Question: Will the prospect of being allowed to geton his horse in the outfield be MORE FOLKS IN THE NEWS: Roderick Falconer, who hadtwo 1ps enough to coax "01' Ragarm" out of retirement? out on United Artists and whose real name is Rod Taylor, has been signed by David Begelman and Freddie Fields to writean original Meanwhile, from Macon, Georgiacomes word that former Flash - screenplay based on his story "Florida Straits" . . . The Orchestra, a maker Beau Brummel Award Winner DavidHerscher, who is organiz- collection of 82 session players directed by Jack (notas in Ramblin') ing a men's softball team at Capricorn Records,has issued a challenge Elliott, will appear at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on April 24, play- to the Flashmakers-hoiled the gauntlet,as it were. Capricorn may ing their own music. Members include Lee Ritenour,Tom Scott, Dave open its season with a game against Kansas while thegroup is record- Grusin, Michel Legrand, Claus Ogerman, HarveyMason, Roger Kella- ing in Macon. way and Abe Laboriel . . . Kudos to Tony de Meur of the Fabulous Poodles, who compared Disneyland to England's WonsworthPrison Unfortunately, RW's game against Tavareswas cancelled the day after a recent visit-"everyone wearscaps there, too," said the not -so - after it was scheduled. Chubby Tavares, leadsinger for the group, has demure de Meur... Best wishes to Epic's Sue Sawyer, now recovering come down with laryngitis, which has forced cancellation from a March 16 appendectomy. of part of the group's spring tour as wellas all its softball games.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Roxy Music's Impressive Return Concert Review By STEVENBLAUNER Kendalls 'Come Home' NEW YORK - After a threeMarch, and a tour of the U.S. 111 "Heaven'sJustA SinAway." began on March 28th. ST. LOUIS - The Kendalls year absence, Roxy Music is back have come a long way in the last Royce and Jeannie traded verses with a new album, "Manifesto," Questions were evident on the two years, and on Sunday, Marchon most songs and joined to- and an extensive tour of the U.S. Roxy Music hiatus and the re- 18,inSt.Louis,they demon-gether in their distinct harmony For BryanFerry, the leader offormation when Record Worldstrated just exactly how far their on the choruses. To complement Roxy Music, the stakes may bespoke to Ferry at his hotel a few progress has been: Peforming in that sound, keyboard player even higher than rock and roll.days before the New York datethe West County Shopping Mall MikeSchrimph,steelguitarist Since1972,Ferryand Roxy on the tour. before a friendly,enthusiastic Skip Jackson and guitarist Mac Music have been responsible for "The basic thing about the re- crowd, theKendalls and their Watkinsalsoplayedoffeach some of the most consistentlyformationisthatitwasn't be- show were part of a coming home others' sounds. brilliantsongs and"ideas"in cause of the commercial failure celebration,returningtotheir TheKendallsincludedtheir post -Beatlesrock.Infive Roxy of 'The Bride Stripped Bare.' Even hometown and even the shop- hit singles, of course, including Music albums, Ferry and com- when I was in L.A. preparing thatping center where Jeannie Ken- "ItDon'tFeelLikeSinnin' To pany created a unique vision of record, I knew the next one I dall worked when she decided to Me,""IHad A Lovely Time," romance,usingthetoolsof made after that was going to be go to Nashville with her father, "Sweet Desire" and "Pittsburgh "modern" and "classic" style. a Roxy album. I wasn't quite sure Royce,topursue a recording Steelers." They closed the show But, in 1976, after "Love Is The which members of Roxy would career full time. with the song that launched their Drug," a single that constituted be on it.After the Siren album After an opening performance recording success, "Heaven's Roxy Music'sfirst breakthrough and then the tour Ifelt that I had by the duo's band, the Pittsburgh Just A Sin Away," to which the immediately respond- to an Americanaudience, theto get out of the Roxy thing. I Steelers, the Kendalls took the audience group wentinto"suspension," feltabitlocked intoit, I felt stage, situatedin the center of ed. Because of the standing ova - and there was a moratorium on bored, Ifelt very drained because themall.Jeannie,ina white ion, they encored by picking back up on the chorus, to the further group albums and appearances. I put a lot into that album, asI three-piecesuitandmatching For three years the group did not have in all the others. I just had hat, andRoyce,inblacksuit, delight of the crowd. record or play together, the indi-to get out of it for a while." began with a sold, quick -moving In their return to St. Louis, the vidual members working on solo The Roxy rest period allowed versionof"TwoDividedBy duo showed how they have in- deed come far and from allin- projects:Andy Mackay(saxo- Ferry to tour by himself, and try Love." phones andoboe)wrotethe Talking to the audience ina dicationswill continuetheir otherthingsthatwouldhave progress, thanks to their careful music for the British TV series been impossibleinthe group cordial and relaxed manner be- "Rock Follies" and released the tweensongs, thepairinter- and professionalyet innovative context. But for Ferry, Roxy Music approach. The Kendalls are well album "Resolving Contradic- was an effective and expressive spersedtheir more familiarhit tions"in November 1978;Phil songs with album cuts such as intothelevelofestablished instrument for his songs. It acted country stars now assured of a Manzaneraworkedwithtwo as an additional creative impetus"When Can We Do This Again" short term groups, Quiet Sun and from the "Old Fashioned Love" bright future which may even in- -more songs were produced with clude success in the pop market. 801,released analbumwith thepressureofthe group:"IIp and "Making Believe" off of each, and recorded "Listen need someone to push me, en- Now!" and "K -Scope"; Paul courage me, and that's what Roxy Thompson(drums)playedon Music does." several of the others' solo efforts. Havingaccomplishedseveral Ferry pursued a very differentobjectives on his own, including direction in hissolocareer. the solo albums and the solo tour WhileRoxyMusicsawFerry after "In Your Mind," Ferry felt working ina modernist, totallythe group situation could again original context, on his own al- be constructive: "I came back re- bums he favored cover versions freshed, IfeltI had a lot to say." of both older songs, back to Tin Theindividualsinthegroup Pan Alley, r&b standards, and the could exert a positive influence, workofcontemporary song- notably the songwriting skills and writers, such as Lennon & Mc- Country Music's father -daughter duo (from left) Royce and Jeannie Kendall receive a instrumental technique of Man- replica of St. Louis, Mo.'s gateway arch (the equivalent to the "key to the city") and a Cartney and Bob Dylan. These zanera and Mackay. "Manzanera special proclamation from the office of St. Louis Mayor James Conway. The presenta- songs were given treatments thatis interested in new sounds and tion was made at The Kendalls' "Coming Home" celebration March 18 benefiting St. were simultaneously radical and experimental things, which is one Louis University Hospitals by Auxiliary Concert Chair -Woman Joan Phoney. reverent, Ferry pursuing the role of the bases of Roxy Music-try- of a song -stylist, an avant-garde ing to make 'new music.'" Silverdome Show Draws Big Turnout Frank Sinatra working with the Ferry feelsneither forced toZ PONTIAC, MICH.-The second ell, T.G. Sheppard, Stella Parton, threads of rock and roll. repeat earlier artistic success by annual Country Music Spectacu- JohnCortlee,CalSmith,Eddy However,likethefirstfive formula, nor obligated to "tonelar, held at the Silverdome here Pride, Terry McMillan and Con Roxy Music records, the solo al-down" in order to make a more March 24, was a success again this Hunley.Ralph Emery actedas bums were fascinating, but failed "commercial" record. He looks at year,accordingtopromoters, master of ceremonies. Jerry Lee to capture alargepart of the "Manifesto" as having an accessi- along with the gospel show held Lewis was scheduled to perform American market - though Ferryble side-the "West Side" con- inthe 41,000 -capacityhall thebut had to cancel because of ill- and Roxy Music had been full taining the single "Dance Away," next day. ness. fledged stars in Europe for overand a European side, with dense "We had a full capacity crowd Last year the show was attend- three years.Ferry's most recentcompositions marked by the in-of 41,000 at the night countryed by over 60,000 people, but solo effort, "The Bride Stripped dividual character of Roxy Music. show,"saidGaryMitskoffof thisyear the show was done Bare,"in many ways his mostNothing has been permanentlyAmerican Productions, promoters twice with the building divided accessible work, was unable to discarded from the Roxy scheme,of the show, "and we had 15,000 in half. "I think the staging was make a commercial impact. and Ferry has the intentionofat the afternoon show that samea lot better this year," said Mits- During the summer and fall ofcontinuing to do things his own day.It worked great." koff, "and the seating facilities '78,it became known that Ferry, way in the future. Early signs of Artists appearing on the show, were a lot better because of the Mackay,andManzanera were the album's and single's success stagedinaspecialmini -dome visibility and sound." working together with the addi- in airplay and sales, and the an- settingforbetterseatingand "All in allit was a tremendous tion of new Roxy Music members ticipation of the tour would seemacoustics, included Conway Twit- show," added Sonny Simmons, Gary Tibbs (bass) from the Vi-to indicate that Ferry will have ty,Loretta Lynn,JerryReed, who booked the show. "One of brators, and David Skinner (key- the last laugh: commercial suc-Johnny Paycheck, Jim Ed Brown the nice things Ilike about it was boards). A new album, "Mani-cess on his own terms, without & HelenCornelius,The Earl everyactwasNashville -based, festo,"wasreleased inmid- compromise. Scruggs Review, Ronnie McDow-both country and gospel."

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eLLL7_LL-I ry WB Names Kirsch Country Gen. Mgr.'79 CMA Awards Show Halsey May Sell II LOS ANGELES-Bob Kirsch has been named general manager of Scheduled for October Two Radio Outlets Warner Bros.Records'country NASHVILLE-The 1979 Country TULSA-As part of a gradual division. The announcement of the Music Association Awards Show move to purchase multiple radio appointment came from Andy has been scheduled for Oct. 8 at properties throughout the south- Wickham, vice president and di- the Grand Ole Opry House here. west, Jim Halseyisentertaining rector of Warner country. The show will be broadcast live thoughts of selling KTOW/ Kirsch, who comes to Warners' on CBS television andisagain KGOW-FM, according topresi- after three years with ABC's coun- sponsored by Kraft Foods. dent and general manager of both try operation, will be basedin The 1979 DJ Convention and stations, Carl Lund. KTOW/ Burbank and will report directly to 54th birthday celebration of the KGOW-FM, a 3,000 watt FM, 500 Wickham. His responsibilities will Grand Ole Opry is scheduled for daytime/250 nightime watt AM, includemarketingcoordination Oct. 17-21. Plans for the annual is owned by Proud Country Enter- relative to the efforts of both the event are among the items on tainment, Inc., comprised of Hal- Nashville and home office staffs the agenda for the CMA board sey, Roy Clark, and Hank Thomp- Bob Kirsch as well as a general artist relations of directors meeting Tuesday and son. function. Nashville -based director of sales Wednesday(April3-4)atthe Kirsch will be working closely "At this moment we are not ef- and promotion, and Norro Wil- Westward Look Hotel in Tucson, fecting asale withStanByrd, the company's of the stations," son, country music a&r director. Ariz. Lund said. "But we're entertain- ing thoughts of selling them in Berry Hill Group order to acquire larger facilities in our present market-we would Bows in Isfyille Nashville Report prefer to have a 100,000 watt FM A NASHVILLE-Woody Bowles, a here in Tulsa, because we want to Nashville public relations execu- By RED O'DONNELL enhance our economic oppor- tive, has announced the forma- Pittsburgh Steeler star quarterback Terry Brad- tunities. In addition, we are look- tion of the Berry Hill Group Inc., shaw was in town taping commercials that will air ing outside the Tulsa market to a Nashville -based public relations nationally on TV and radio (one for chewing to- acquire other radio properties in and management firm catering to bacco; another for tires). Bradshaw joked that his this part of the country." the entertainment industry. off-season schedule is so hectic, "I'll sort of be glad to get back to football training camp." An agreement between Halsey, "We willbe involvedinall Clark, and Thompson is yet to be areas of artist development with a A kibitzerat Soundshop Studio commented, worked outastoexact terms strong emphasis on television and "You must be making a bundle of money these days." of the probable sales and pur- major pilhiicatinns," Bowles said. chases. Acording to Bradshaw laughed. "Not as much as some of the Lund, who "We will be representing clients isalso director of marketing for country music singers. I hear Kenny Rogers is selling 20,000 albums a from allareas of the entertain- the JimHalsey Company, new ment field." day. Now that is making money. radioproperties couldbeac- There are three divisions of the "Music is in my future plans," he said. "I had a shot at it three years quired under Proud Country En- ago. Something happened.I thought I did all right. The top people at new company: Berry Hill Public tertainment, Inc., or under a cor- Relations; Berry Hill Artists, an ar- the record company thought otherwise. I've learned a lot since then." porate name independent ofit, tistdevelopmentdivision;and He discounted rumors that he had already signed with a label. depending on the circumstances Woody Bowles & Associates, a "There have been some talk and stories printed," he explained, "how- of each purchase. management division. Bowles will ever at present I'm a free agent." work closely with Buzz Cason, One of the hottest attractions in country music these days is the co-owner of Creative Workshop Statler Brothers/Barbra Mandrel! show. It recently set house recordsMoffatt To Show Biz recording studio in Nashville, rep- at Louisville's Freedom Hall, Birmingham's Jefferson Civic Center and NASHVILLE - Hugh Moffatt, resenting Southern Writers Group Alexandria, La.'s, Rapide Parish Coliseum. The Kenny Rogers/Dottie Mercuryrecordingartist, has USA, a publishing organization. West/Oak Ridge Boys tour isn't doing too bad either, selling out weeks signed an exclusive writer agree- Other PR clientsinclude Co- ahead of time for nearly every date. ment with the Show Biz Music lumbia artist Moe Bandy, Colum- Ronnie Milsap is changing his studio strategy, now producing himselfGroup. The announcement was bia artist Freddy Weller, RCA ar- with assistance from Rob Galbreath. made by Ed Penney, general man- tistDottsy, and veteranenter- Bob Dylan appears to be headed back in the direction of Music City, ager of the Show Biz publishing tainer LeRoy Van Dyke. (Continued on page 69) companies. PICKS OF THE WEEK GAYLE, "WHEN I DREAM" KENNY DALE, "DOWN TO EARTH JERRY LEE LEWIS, "JERRY LEE (prod.: Allen Reynolds) (writer: WOMAN" (prod.: Bob Mont- o . LEWIS."Inhisfirst album for S. M. Theoret) (Jando, ASCAP) gomery)(writers: S. Pippin/ enElektra,JerryLeehas teamed (3:25). Crystal puts her sweet, J. Slate) (House of Gold, BMI) with producer Bones Howe and polished touch onthisdeli- (2:31). Material, performance come up with one ofhis best cate love song, and the result and production all work to- efforts in years. Material ranges sounds like another hit for her gether to make this single a fromcountrytingedbluesto on more than one chart. Pro- success. The mood is easy and straight -ahead rockand roll ductionishigh quality with romantic as the chorus pro- done in The Killer's classic style. aguitar and well -arranged vides an effective hook both Allcutsaregood,but"Rita strings providing support. lyrically and musically. Capi- May," "Number One Lovin' United Artists X1288 -Y. tol P-4704. Man" and "Who Will The Next FoolBe"areespeciallynice. Elektra 6E-184.

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Charly McClain: Country Hotline Building a Long -Term Recording Career ByMARIERATLIFF By MARGIE BARNETT MOST ADDED CHART CONTENDERS NASHVILLE-The cultivation of throughout May to open for Don fresh new talent is the lifebloodWilliams, the Oak Ridge Boys Willie Nelson -- "September Song" of the music industry, and theand Tom T. Hall. "Charly is be - Rex Allen, Jr. -- "Me And My Broken Heart" emergence of young artists like coming a very sought after open - Crystal Gavle -- "When I Dream" Epic's Charly McClain offers such ing act," asserts McCready, "be - Merle Haggard -- "Red Bandana" regenerativepowers.Herfirst cause she sells tickets and she's Eddy Arnold -- "What In Her World Did I Do" single, "Lay Down," released ingot a good show." According to "When I Dream" was an excellent October of 1976, made an admir- McCready, McClain and her Bluff cut (but not a strong charter) for able initial showing at #50 on City Band have rehearsed exten- Jack Clement, and now Crystal Gayle. RW's Country Singles Chart.It sively to polish the actintoa gives it the commercial feel it wasn't until the fifth single, "Let fine-tuned professional show. needs to be a crossover hit! Another Me Be Your Baby," broke through Emphasis on Television the top 20 barrier to peak at #14 A big emphasis on television Winner! a year ago, that McClain's pres- as part of the career development Novelty Notes: Ray Stevens grabs ence in the industry took on a strategiesplannedforMcClain early attention with "I Need Your new light. is being worked up tocenter Ray Stevens Help Barry Manilow" at WPLO, KMPS, Pulling Together around the new Iprelease.In WHK, WIVK, KAYO, WEMP, WHOO, KVOO, WPNX, KRMD, With thereleasesof"That's conjunction with her nomination KGA, WOKO, KHEY, WVOJ. Glen Sutton's "Football What You Do To Me" (#8) and by the Academy of Country Mu - Card" follow-up, "Should Old Acquaintance Be For- "Take Me Back"(#21),CBS' sic for Top New Female Vocalist, gotten," already added at WTMT, KFDI, WVOO, WRRD. Nashvillemarketingstaff,pro- McClain is set to perform on the live telecast of the. awards show Sporting a new label affiliation (MCA), Faron ducer Larry Rogers and manager Gene Ferguson haveworked on NBC May 2. She is also set to Young sparks interest in "The Great Chicago Fire" steadily to develop McClain's ca- appear on TheDating Game. at KENR, KNIX, KTTS, KRAK, WRRD, KERE, KBUC, KRMD, reerpotential. TopBillinghas "Charly makes sense for televi- WSLC, KFDI, KVOO, KKYX, KSON. Reba now been added to the team tosion because she isreally good McEntire's "Runaway Heart" beginning help pull it all together upon the looking, she knows how to per - in the southern markets; Lenny release of Charly's third Epic al- form really well and she's an in - Gault's "The Honky Tonks Are Calling bum scheduled around June. teresting interview," explains Mc - Me Again" starting in the midwest Before leaving CBS' Nashville Cready. and southwest. staffin August of last year, Fer- To further capitalize on Mc- guson had already been working Clain's visual appeal a photo ses- Some split play showing on Jerry with McClain. "I thought she was sionhas been scheduled with Lee Lewis' first Elektra single: a very talented person," says Fer- Frank Laffitte in New York. "When Glen Sutton "Rockin' My Life Away" is listed at guson, "and Ifelt that she would we hear the music from the new KCKC, WPNX, KHEY, KDJW, WDEN, WIVK, WBAM, WTMT, get a shot one day with the rightalbum and understand thatitis WUBE, KTTS, WHOO, WJQS, WMAQ, KNIX, KENR, WVOJ, record. We've had some big rec- very strong, we'll be stepping out WIRK, WMNI, KSSS, WKDA, KCKN. Opting for the flip, ords, and Ifeel that we are ahead withitbecause we feelallthe "I Wish I Was Eighteen Again," are WTGO, KBUC, of the game right now." elements are just about in place," KVOO, WSLC, KRMD, KFDI, KERE, WNYN. "The biggest thing going for declares Roy Wunsch, direc'..- - of Charly McClain has been her will- marketing for CBS Records Nash- Bobby Lewis is getting attention in Seattle, ingness to pick up the ball and Ville. Wunsch outlined contingent Memphis, San Antonio, Roanoke with "She's Been run withit,"states Mary Ann album marketing plans calling for Keepin' Me Up Nights." Nick Noble's "The Girl on McCready, director of artist de- the design of some point of pur- the Other Side" playing at WKKN, KV00, KSOP, KFDI, velopmentfor CBS Nashville. chase materials for in-store use, KRMD, WJQS, WEMP, KGA. "She is cooperative. Her attitude radio spot advertisements in mar- about her careeristerrific. She kets where McClain has shown Early action on Jessi Colter's "Love Me Back to treats the music business like a previous success, station tie-ins, Sleep" at KNEW, WGTO, WHOO, KKYX, WSLC, WBAM, student and enjoysit,she likesweekend promotions and con - KVOO, WTOD, WFAI. Jody Miller is starting to show what she's doing." testsin selective markets, and a with "I Don't Want Nobody (To Lead Me On)" at Top Billing is presently setting new single to ship two to three KFDI, WPNX, KERE, WBAM, WHOO, WFAI. up aconcert tourfor McClain weeks prior to the Ip's release. Monster Movers: Bella lly Brothers Oak Ridge Boys, Randy Barlow, Hank Williams, John Denver. Gary Stewart getting adds on "Shady Streets" at Country Radio WTOD, KTTS, WIRK, KFDI, KRMD, KHEY, KSSS, KBUC, By CINDY KENT KDJW, WBAM, WINN, WPNX, KERE, KSOP. NEWS: Lyle Alzado, well-known football star of the Denver Broncos, is not only making news these days-he's reporting it at KERE, Denver, SURE SHOTS according to station program director Jay Hoffer. Alzado, who is set for Razzv Bailey -- "If Love Had A Face" an upcoming exhibition fight with Muhammed Ali, begins broadcast- Crystal Gayle -- "When I Dream" ing sports commentary at KERE April 2. The program, called "Alzado Elvis PerslLy -- "Are You Sincere" on Sports," airs Monday through Friday at 6:45 a.m., 7:45 a.m., and 8:45 a.m. (The Ali-Alzado fight is set for Denver's McNichols Arena, LEFT FIELDERS May 5.) David Houston -- "Faded Love and Winter Roses" Burt Sherwood has been promoted to vice president and general Kenny Dale -- "Down To Earth Woman" manager at WMAQ, Chicago. Sherwood has served WMAQ's general manager for 15 months. Prior to coming to Chicago. Sherwood was Billy Burnette -- "Believe What You Say", vice president and general manager at W:BG-AM. Philadelphia. In other WMAQ news, the station will broadcast all cago White Sox AREA ACTION 1979 games beginning April 6. Play-by-play announcers will be Harry Linda Calhoun -- "I Can Feel Love" (WVOJ, KKYX) Caray, Lorn Brown and Jimmy Piersall, with Caray hosting regular pre- Johnny Free -- "Borrowed Time" (WQQT, WIVK) game shows. Shannon -- "A Song For Me" (WSLC, KSOP) (Continued on page 69)

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com Country Country Single Picks ©Album Picks I'LL NEVER LET YOU DOWN TOMMY OVERSTREET-Elektra 6E 178 COUNTRY SONG OF THE WEEK Overstreet's first Elektra album is a pleas- RAZZY BAILEY-RCA PB-1 1536 ant surprise package containing high qual- IF LOVE HAD A FACE (prod.: Bob Montgomery) (writers: S. Pippin/ ity material. Produced by Bob Mil!sap, the S. Jobe) (House of Gold, BMI) (2:39) soundisvery clear and well-balanced Bailey follows his recent single successes with another of equal with the help of BillPursell's string ar- potential, using his smooth, expressive style. The tempo is steady rangements. Standouts include"How and easy to fit well with the lyrics. Right You Are," "Here Today And Gone Forever," an excellent version of "Forever ELVIS PRESLEY-RCA PB-11533 In Blue Jeans" and the title cut. ARE YOU SINCERE (prod.: Joan Deary) (writer: W. Walker) (Cedarwoo,d, BMI) (2:00) - J , YOU'VE GOT SOMEBODY Off the remixed "Our Memories Of Elvis" album, this previously unre- VERN GOSDIN-Elektra 6E-180 leased cut is a fairly quiet, pretty love ballad done as only Elvis could. Gosdin has refined his husky vocal style "Solitaire" on the flip side is also outstanding. into modern yet laid-back country, em- phasized by ear -catching material and top NARVEL FELTS-MCA 41011 backup vocals, featuring Janie Fricke and MOMENT BY MOMENT (prod.: Johnny Morris) (writers: J. L. Wallace/ Gosdin's brother Rex. Along with the title T. Skinner) (Hall -Clement, BMI) (2:57) cut, standouts are: "AllI Want And Need A steady, solid rhythm track provides much of the momentum as Felts Forever," "Sarah's Eyes," "TillI'm Over sings with his distinct style. Felts' sound has been getting better and You" and "Fifteen Hundred Times A Day." better, and this single is no exception. CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE MERLE HAGGARD-MCA 41007 SUTTON KIND RED BANDANA (prod.: Fuzzy Owen & Jimmy Bowen) (writer: M. Haggard) GLEN SUTTON-Mercury SRM 1 5018 (Shade Tree, BMI) (2:32) With the likes of the "Football Card," Sut- Haggard starts off evenly with bright guitars and shifts gears into a ton has shown a knack for delivering more lively chorus. The sound is pure country with a funky touch clever ditties, and this Ip features a com- created by both vocals and instrumentals. plete package of them, interspersed with short funny dialogues. Standouts: "Should STELLA PARTON-Elektra 46029 Old Acquaintance Be Forgotten," "Super STEADY AS THE RAIN (prod.: Jim Malloy & Even Stevens) (writer: D. Parton) Drunk," "The Spaceship." (Owepar, BMI) (2:23) Stella sings with her smooth, sweet sound to the accompaniment of THE ORIGINALS THE STATLER BROTHERS-Mercury SRM 1 5016 a double time rhythm which correlates the lyrics and music. "A Little The Statlers' harmony and style remains Inconvenient" on the flip side is also a winner. one of the staples of country music, and this package features their talentsina BIG AL DOWNING-Warner Bros. 8787 concept Ip of sorts focused on American TOUCH ME (I'll Be Your Fool Once More) (prod.: Tony Bongiovi, Lance Quinn symbols and country music plus a good & Harold Wheeler) (writer: A. Downing) (ATV, BMI) (3:46) dose of sweet love ballads. "Where He Following up his initial success, Downing has a curious sound which Always Wanted To Be" features an im- combines country and r&b styles. The result is interesting as well as pressive list of notable musicians playing appealing. the trademark licksof country music's masters past and present. GARY STEWART-RCA PB-1 1534 R. Reynolds/D. Betts/D. Toler) SHADY STREETS (prod.: Roy Dea) (writers: B. WOOD NEWTON (Onhisown/Pangola, BMI) (3:28) Elektra 6E 176 Stewart's melancholy sound works wellon this song written by Billy One listen proves Newton's debut Ip to Ray Reynolds, Dickey Betts and Dan Toler. Production is full without be a strong one providing an excellent getting cluttered or cumbersome. showcase for the new artist. Musicianship, production and material selection work ALAN DAVID-Capitol P-4689 together to create several single possi- GET YOUR LOVE RIGHT (prod.: Alan David) (writer: A. David/L. Martin) bilitiesincluding "Dreams Of Desiree," (Heath Levy/April, ASCAP) (2:30) Comparisons could be made between David's vocal style and that of "Too Good To Be True" and "So Easy For You." a certain English rock and roller, but David's vocals are good enough to stand on their own. The single has potential with both country and HEART TO HEART pop listeners. SUSIE ALLANSON-Elektra 6E 177 Allanson's singles success is augmented by CHARLIE McCOY-Monument 282 this consistent collection wrapped in im- MIDNIGHT FLYER (prod.: Charlie McCoy) (writer: P. Craft) (Rocky Top, BMI) pressive cover graphics. Her powerful, dis- (2:14) tinctive vocal styling highlights each song McCoy continues with his relatively new sound in which he does all and shines through on "One Fine Day" the studio work including various instruments. He leans toward blue- and "Hide Me In Your Love." grass on this cut without getting totally away from mainstream country. "Cripple Creek" on the flip side is also worth a listen. THERE'S ALWAYS ME RAY PRICE-Monument MG 7633 MUNDO EARWOOD-GMC 106 The lush, sophisticated country crooning MY HEART IS NOT MY OWN (prod.: Jay Collier) (writer: M. Earwood) characteristic of Price is the focal point of (Music West of The Pecos, BMI) (3:04) this Ip. The easy listening style that has With dobro and electric guitar licks on the side, Earwood sings a nettedPrice a dazzlinglistof musical smooth country ballad with a touch of the blues. Excellent material credits flows smoothly on the titlecut, along with performance and production which also measures up make his single, "Feet," and "That's The Only this a successful single. Way To Say Good Morning."

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AmericanRadioHistory.Com CLUB REVIEW osnnulinwrmiiimminiummorimum11111111111 'Close' Call Brown & CorneliusDazzle Chicago CHICAGO-Jim Ed Brown and success; from "I Don't Want To Helen Cornelius wowed anin- Have To Marry You," their initial vited audience of regional radio hit,on through "Saying Hello, personnel,retailaccountsand Saying I Love You, Saying Good- trade press at an RCA showcase bye," "If The World Ran Out of at Nashville North, a country -ori- Love Tonight," "You Don't Bring ented club in Chicago on March Me Flowers" and their current 16,duringwhichitwasan- "Lying In Love With You." Their nounced that the duo had justpolished stage manner had the re-signeda long term contract audience easily caught up in the with the label. rhythm asthey ran through a Thefastmoving show was hand -clapping version of "I opened by young Steve Wariner, Washed My Face in the Morning Phonogram, Inc./Mercury Records hosted a combination showcase/listening party at who performedwithonlyhis Dew" and the touching "Golden Nashville's Exit/In recently to introduce Mercury recording artist Glenn Sutton's debut acoustic gut -string guitar. Wariner Rings." With the crowd firmly in 1p for the label, "Close Encounters of the Sutton Kind." Pictured after the show are the palms of their hands, they (from left) Glenn Sutton; Butch Lowery, local promotion manager/Atlanta, Phonogram, is an excellent guitar player, but Inc.; Pam Sutton; Gary Triozzi,localpromotion manager/Miami, Phonogram,Inc.; his moving rendition of ballads closed to a standing ovation with Tim Edwards, local promotion manager/Carolinas, Phonogram, Inc. like "She Got Married Without"United We Stand" from their Me" and "I'm Already Taken" new album. A rousing success! Nashville Report (Continued from page 66) Marie Ratliff really spotlighted the developing except about 150 miles further south to Muscle Shoals to record with talent. His portion closed with a Barry Becket, according to a ramblin' RW source. Steve Forbert, mean- sensitiveversionof the Randy E/A Albums Set while, is thinking of doing his next album in Nashville this summer, as Newman song "Marie," which is NASHVILLE - Elektra / Asylum soon as he finds a studio he likes. (No, Steve is not going hillbilly; he Wariner's current single. RecordsNashville is releasing just likes it here.) Tempo Change a total of 10 albums over the next Tammy Wynette has cut a jingle for Ma Bell ("Reach Out And Touch The tempo changed abruptly two months, it was announced by Someone"). Jimmy Bowen, vice president and when Razzy Bailey andhis4 - The Million Dollar Quartet (Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and piece band hit the stage. He ran general manager of Elektra/Asy- Johnny Cash) is back in the news again. According to an article in the competentlythrough his hits lum Nashville. The Nashville divi- New York Times Magazine a couple of weeks back, a settlement is "What Time Do You Have To Be sionreleasedfivealbumson near between RCA and Shelby Singleton, who has the master tape Back To Heaven" and "TonightMarch 28, and willrelease an- of the 1957 Memphis studio get-together. But when contacted by RW, She's Gonna Love Me" and his other five albums on April17, Singleton said, "What we're trying to do is get RCA to do something. just released single, "If Love Had making this the largest release in We really have no settlement. We have asked them to sit down and A Face," from an upcoming al-the history of the E/A Nashville talk about working out an arrangement, and they have said they would bum by the same name. The audi- operation. like to hear the tapes." RCA sued Singleton, you may remember, and ence up to Bailey The March release includes four stopped his plans to release the recordings himself. when he launched into a medley debut albums for the label, by Speaking of Elvis, there's a four -month old in Asheboro, N.C., named of'50shitssuchas "Do The Jerry Lee Lewis, Susie Allanson, Elvis Aaron Presley Patterson, creating a sensation because of his Twist," "Spoonful," "Rock Tommy Overstreet,and Wood resemblance to the King of Rock and Roll. In a Nashville newspaper Around the Clock," "You Send Newton, as well as the third Elek- story, the 'baby's mother is quoted as saying when he was born "we Me" and "Love Me Tender," all tra album by Vern Gosdin. noticed a resemblance right away. When he smiled, his little lip curled interspersedwithentertainingly For the April release, Elektra/ up just like Elvis." Young Elvis also has blue eyes, like his namesake, light patter. Asylum Nashville is releasing Ed- and his hair isn't like most babies'. It grows just like sideburns in front Excitement mounted as Jim Ed die Rabbitt's "Lovelines," "Family of his ears. (Will his first words be Teddy Bear?) To top it all off, the Brown and Helen Cornelius took Tradition," by Hank Williams, Jr., "Baby Elvis Fan Club" has been formed, and it only costs $20 to join. the spotlight. Both attired in light Stella Parton's "Love You," Har- Former Mercury artist Gene Summers has just cut his first single for blue formal wear, his dark hand- gus "Pig" Robbins' "Unbreakable Major Bill Smith's Lecam label. Distributed by Pickwick, it's a country somenessemphasized byher Heart," and "Between The Lines," version of "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?" You may recall Summers (now blond beauty, they immediately the debut album release of singer - living in Garland, Tex.) for the first hit single of "Big Blue Diamond." launched into a re -cap of their songwriter Bobby Braddock. Warner Bros. artist Margo Smith's recent tour with Jerry Reed met with such success that the two are talking about another personal Country Radio (Continued from page 67) appearance trek next fall. Meanwhile Margo is booked for four shows this month with Eddie Rabbitt . . . CrystalGayle will be accompanied MOVES: Bill Ward, vice president and general manager of KLAC, on her upcoming tour of Europe by her mother, Mrs. Clara Butcher. A Los Angeles (owned by Metromedia), has been named to the new year ago Mrs. Butcher was hospitalized in critical condition. She's now post of executive vice president of Metromedia's radio division. A new fully recovered and packing for visits to England, Sweden, Holland and GM at KLAC has not been named ... WWOK, Miami,has completed Germany. its executive staff changes. As reported earlier in RW, Bob Cooper was Hoyt Axton plays a rural type who hankers to be a country singer on recently hired as GM. A new PD has been announced: Dave Donahue, the April 23rd episode of CBS's "WKRP In Cincinnati" series. The role coming in from WBHP, Huntsville. Donahue, who was recently with reflects the general public's view of Axton, who says: "I'm not really WRRD, Minneapolis, says he and the management of WBHP parted a country singer or songwriter. I'm one of those fringe dudes-part under the best of terms, although there was brief. Jim Richards, former folkie, part hippie, part Okie. My roots are country music allright,

PD with WWOK, is now MD ... Bob Cline comes in at WTMT, Louis- but when Iwas a kid I used to go around whistling classical music ville, as music director ... KEEN,San Jose, Cal., recently hired Corinne because it didn't have any words I could sing." . . . Les Howard Swytsun to the sales staff, according to PD Kit Snell Axton continues: "When I was on A&M Records, I was told the has been promoted to the MD slot at WSUN, St. Petersburg. category they had me listed in wasn't rock or pop or MOR. It was

COFFEE WITH . . . Jim Ed Brownand Helen Cornelius dropped in 'Unclassified.' " for a visit recently at KOKE, Austin. The duo was in town to perform Title of Lynn Anderson's newest Columbia Ip is "Outlaw Is Just A at the Country Dinner Playhouse ... Willie Nelson recently performed State of Mind." Currently on tour promoting the album, Lynn (who to a 10,000 sell-out crowd in a Kansas City concert sponsored by expects a baby in two months) says, "I don't consider myself an Out- WDAF-61 Country. Also on the bill were Tanya Tucker and Cooder law, but other people do. And I do consider myself country, but Brown. After the show, Willie visited with WDAF staffers, who pre- other people don't. I've never set out to prove anything, really. I'm sented ihm with a personalized "61 Country" jacket .. . Louise Man- an entertainer, and I want to be entertaining, but I have never wanted drel' and R. C. Bannon, on the eve of their Las Vegas wedding, per - to forsake how Ireally am." (Continued on page 70) (Continued on page 70)

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TITLE, ARTIST, Label, Number, (Distributing Label) 32 32 TEX MEX FREDDY FENDER/MCA AY 1132 2 APR. MAR. WKS. ON 33 24TEN YEARS OF GOLD KENNY ROGERS/United Artists LA 7 91 CHART 835 H 64 1 1 THE GAMBLER 34 33 A WOMAN MARGO SMITH/Warner Bros. BSK 3286 5 KENNY ROGERS SEE YOU WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN JOHNNY DUNCAN/Columbia KC 35775 1 United Artists LA 834 H 36 21 GARY GARY STEWART/RCA AHL1 3288 4 37 34VARIATIONS EDDIE RABBITT/Elektra 6E 127 53 (11th Week) 17 38 42 ARE YOU SINCERE MEL TILLIS/MCA 3077 6 39 37TOTALLY HOT OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN/MCA 3067 18 2 2 NEW KIND OF FEELING ANNE MURRAY/Capitol SW 18849 8 40 - LOVE NOTES JANIE FRICKE/Columbia KC 35774 1 3 3 WILLIE 8 FAMILY LIVE WILLIE NELSON/Columbia KC 2 41 45 BURGERS AND FRIES/WHEN I STOP LEAVING CHARLEY 35426 19 PRIDE/RCA APL1 2983 21 4 4 TNT TANYA TUCKER/MCA 3066 20 42 25 BASIC GLEN CAMPBELL/Capitol SW 11722 18 5 5 STARDUST WILLIE NELSON/Columbia JC 35305 48 43 39 TEAR TIME DAVE & SUGAR/RCA APL1 2816 30 6 6 WHEN I DREAM CRYSTAL GAYLE/United Artists LA 858 H 41 44 40 MOODS BARBARA MANDRELL/MCA AY 1088 25 7 8 EVERY WHICH WAY BUT LOOSE (SOUNDTRACK) 45 43 LIVE AND PICKIN' DOC & MERLE WATSON/United Artists VARIOUS ARTISTS/Elektra 5E 503 16 LA 943 H 3 46 38 THE AMAZING RHYTHM ACES/MCA AA 1123 El 10JOHN DENVER/RCA AQL1 3075 11 9 47 36 ROSE COLORED GLASSES JOHN CONLEE/MCA AY 1105 21 48 54 ONE RUN FOR THE ROSES NARVEL FELTS/MCA AY 1115 8 CHARTMAKER OF THE WEEK 49 53 NATURAL ACT KRIS & RITA/A&M SP 4690 8 50 50 LOVE LIES CRISTY LANE/LS 8029 3 - THE OAK RIDGE BOYS 51 51 LIVING IN THE USA LINDA RONSTADT/Asylum 6E 155 26 HAVE ARRIVED 52 46 Y'ALL COME BACK SALOON OAK RIDGE BOYS/MCA DO 299378 53 44 THE FIRST NASHVILLE GUITAR QUARTET CHET ATKINS/ MCA AY 1135 RCA AHL1 3288 3 54 48ONLY ONE LOVE IN MY LIFE RONNIE MILSAP/RCA AFL1 1 278042 55 56 THE OUTLAWS WAYLON, WILLIE, TOMPALL & JESSI/RCA APL1 1312 172 10 11 HEARTBREAKER DOLLY PARTON/RCA AFL1 2797 34 56 52 RED WINE AND BLUE MEMORIES JOE STAMPLEY/Epic KE 11 12 DOWN ON THE DRAG JOE ELY/MCA 3080 5 35443 36 18 IT'S A CHEATING SITUATION MOE BANDY/Columbia KC 57 59 HEAVEN'S JUST A SIN AWAY THE KENDALLS/ Ovation OV 35779 3 1719 83 13 13 LADIES CHOICE BILL ANDERSON/MCA 3075 9 58 60WAYLON 8 WILLIE WAYLON JENNINGS & WILLIE 14 14 OUR MEMORIES OF ELVIS ELVIS PRESLEY/RCA AQL1 3279 4 NELSON/RCA AFL1 269662 15 15 THE BEST OF BARBARA MANDRELL/MCA AY 1119 9 59 57EVERY TIME TWO FOOLS COLLIDE KENNY ROGERS & 16 16 JUST LIKE REAL PEOPLE THE KENDALLS/Ovation OV 1739 7 DOTTIE WEST/United Artists LA 861 H52 35 PROFILES/BEST OF EMMYLOU HARRIS/Warner Bros. 60 68 YOU HAD TO BE THERE JIMMY BUFFETT/MCA AK 1008/221 BSK 3258 19 61 49 DUETS JERRY LEE LEWIS/Sun 1011 14 18 20 EXPRESSIONS DON WILLIAMS/MCA AY 1069 30 62 64 HUMAN EMOTIONS DAVID ALLAN COE/Columbia KC 19 19 WE'VE COME A LONG WAY BABY LORETTA LYNN/MCA 35536 21 3073 9 LEGEND POCO/MCA AA 1099 1 20 9 I'VE ALWAYS BEEN CRAZY WAYLON JENNINGS/RCA 64 65 BEST OF DOLLY PARTON/RCA APL1 1117 149 AFL1 2979 26 65 66 EASTBOUND AND DOWN JERRY REED/RCA APL1 2516 83 21 7 SWEET MEMORIES WILLIE NELSON/RCA AHL1 3243 9 66 58 OLD FASHIONED LOVE THE KENDALLS/Ovation OV 1733 51 22 22 JIM ED AND HELEN JIM ED BROWN & HELEN CORNELIUS/ 67 63 HERE YOU COME AGAIN DOLLY PARTON/RCA APL1 2544 76 RCA AHL1 3258 4 68 72 GREATEST HITS, VOL. II JOHNNY PAYCHECK/Epic KE 23 23 RODRIGUEZ WAS HERE JOHNNY RODRIGUEZ/Mercury 3562322 SRM 15015 3 69 61 ROOM SERVICE OAK RIDGE BOYS/MCA AY 1065 23 24 17 LARRY GATLIN'S GREATEST HITS/Monument MG 76228 21 70 70 ENTERTAINERS ... ON AND OFF THE RECORD THE ECI 31 THE PERFORMER MARTY ROBBINS/Columbia KC 35446 3 STATLER BROTHERS/Mercury SRM 15007 53 26 30 LET'S KEEP IT THAT WAY ANNE MURRAY/Capitol ST 71 62 DIAMOND CUT BONNIE TYLER/RCA AFL1 3072 8 17743 60 72 67IT WAS ALMOST LIKE A SONG RONNIE MILSAP/RCA APL1 27 29THE SONGS WE MADE LOVE TO MICKEY GILLEY/Epic 243983 KE 35714 3 73 74 DAYTIME FRIENDS KENNY ROGERS/United Artists LA 28 28 CON HUNLEY/Warner Bros. BSK 3285 2 754 G 90 al 41 OUTLAW IS JUST A STATE OF MIND LYNN ANDERSON/ 74 75 LOVE OR SOMETHING LIKE IT KENNY ROGERS/United Columbia KC 35776 2 Artists LA 903 H 38 30 26 BEST OF THE STATLER BROTHERS/Mercury SRM 11037 166 75 55 THE FOOL STRIKES AGAIN CHARLIE RICH/United Artists 31 27 ARMED AND CRAZY JOHNNY PAYCHECK/Epic KE 35444 19 LA 925 H 9

Nashville Report (Continued from page 69) Country Radio Elektra artist Eddie Rabbitt, known for his drinking songs, basically (Continued from page 69) a teetotaler, but admits he'll take a nip occasionally "when the spirits formed in Phoenix, and visited with MB MD Gary Bender . . . Joe Sun move me." recently stopped in at WIRK, West Palm Beach, and did a guest DJ Buck Owens's next WB album will be titled "Together Again, Again." spot. Tanya Tucker visited midnight personality and research director It was recorded in Brian Ahern's studio on the west coast. Buck gets Paul Johnson recently at WDGY, Minneapolis. Tanya was in town some back-up vocalizing from Emmylou Harris and his producer Norro doing a concert at the Cabooze Nightclub, which was aired over Wilson. WDGY. Wesley Rose, president of Acuff -Rose in Nashville, has an ear for ETC.: Several stations are getting into some pretty farmy stuff with rock as well as country, since he recently helped rock group Mighty their ideas for contests. KCKN recently held a "win your weight in High secure a contract with MCA Records. According to group member ground hog" whole hog sausage contest. WHK isgiving away a Johnny Cobb, Mighty HighisNashville -based, produced by Steve Canadian fishing trip (complete with airfare cabin, and boat), but to Messer of LSI Studios. Cobb, along with wife Sherry, played in Ronnie win, contestants must participate in a greased pig contest! Milsap's band for eight years. The group's first single, Linda Hargrove's Charlie Rich and Ronnie Milsap performed at the KBOX Country "New York City Song," is scheduled for release this month. Fair, March 31 and April 1, in free shows.

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APRIL 7, 1979 TITLE, ARTIST, Label, Number 45 46CHEATER'S KIT TOMMY OVERSTREET/MCA 12456 6 APR. MAR. WKS. ON CHART 53 I WANT TO WALK YOU HOME PORTER WAGONER/RCA 7 31 al 11491 4 1 1 I JUST FALL IN 47 5 GOLDEN TEARS DAVE & SUGAR/RCA 11427 12 LOVE AGAIN 48 23 SHADOWS OF LOVE RAYBURN ANTHONY/Mercury 55053 10 ANNE MURRAY 56 MEDICINE WOMAN KENNY O'DELL/Capricorn 0317 4 11 Capitol 4675 O 57 I THOUGHT YOU'D NEVER ASK LOUISE MANDRELL & 13rd Week) E R. C. BANNON/Epic 8 .50668 6 51 13 WORDS SUSIE ALLANSON/Elektra/Curb 46009 10 2 2 IT'S A CHEATING SITUATION MOE BANDY/Columbia 52 55 LOVE ME TENDER LINDA RONSTADT/Asylum 46001 5 3 10889 11 61 TAKES A FOOL TO LOVE A FOOL BURTON CUMMINGS/ 4 (IF LOVING YOU IS WRONG) I DON'T WANT TO BE al Portrait 6 70024 5 Ell RIGHT BARBARA MANDRELL/MCA 12451 8 Ea 62 I WANT TO SEE ME IN YOUR EYES PEGGY SUE/Door Knob 6 ALL I EVER NEED IS YOU KENNY ROGERS & DOTTIE WEST/ 1:11 9094 3 United Artists 1276 8 5b 59 MUSIC BOX DANCER FRANK MILLS/Polydor 14517 7 5 3 SOMEBODY SPECIAL DONNA FARGO/Warner Bros. 872213 6 7 TOO FAR GONE EMMYLOU HARRIS/Warner Bros. 8732 9 111 63 ON BUSINESS FOR THE KING/BLUE RIBBON BLUES JOE SUN/Ovation 1122 3 11 SWEET MEMORIES WILLIE NELSON/RCA 11465 9 lel 57 28 FANTASY ISLAND FREDDY WELLER/Columbia 3 10890 10 8 9 I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU ALL OF MY LIFE CON HUNLEY/Warner Bros. 8723 11 58 16 SEND ME DOWN TO TUCSON/CHARLIE'S ANGELS MEL 13 9 10 I'M GONNA LOVE YOU GLEN CAMPBELL/Capitol 4682 8 TILLIS/MCA 40983 59 37 LET'S KEEP IT THAT WAY JUICE NEWTON/Capitol 4679 9 THEY CALL IT MAKING LOVE TAMMY WYNETTE/Epic 8 10 12 13 50661 8 60 17 I HAD A LOVELY TIME THE KENDALLS/Ovation 1119 lall 74 HOLD WHAT YOU'VE GOT SONNY JAMES/Monument 280 2 14 WHERE DO I PUT HER MEMORY CHARLEY PRIDE/RCA 11477 7 ED - SWEET MELINDA RANDY BARLOW/Republic 039 1 TO LOVE SOMEBODY HANK WILLIAMS, JR./Elektra 46018 2 15 WISDOM OF A FOOL JACKY WARD/Mercury 55055 8 LEI 81 64 69 KISS YOU AND MAKE IT BETTER ROY HEAD/MCA 12462 3 13 8 TRYIN' TO SATISFY YOU DOTTSY/RCA 11448 12 18 SLOW DANCING JOHNNY DUNCAN/Columbia 3 10915 7 65 72 MY PLEDGE OF LOVE JOHN ANDERSON/Warner Bros. 1113 8770 3 20BACK SIDE OF THIRTY JOHN CONLEE/MCA 12455 6 EU 66 38 STILL A WOMAN MARGO SMITH/Warner Bros. 8726 12 19 TOUCH ME WITH MAGIC MARTY ROBBINS/Columbia 3 67 68JACK DANIELS, IF YOU PLEASE DAVID ALLAN COE/ 10905 8 Columbia 3 10911 5 21 FAREWELL PARTY GENE WATSON/Capitol 4680 8 11E1 IM 78 BUT FOR LOVE JERRY NAYLOR/Warner/Curb 8767 3 24 SOMEONE IS LOOKING FOR SOMEONE LIKE YOU GAIL 69 70 FRECKLES SHYLO/Columbia 3 10918 5 ECI 9 DAVIES/Lifesong 1784 (CBS) 70 71 TWO PEOPLE IN LOVE LORRIE MORGAN/Hickory 54041 5 25 I'LL LOVE AWAY YOUR TROUBLES FOR A WHILE JANIE El 87 LO QUE SEA (WHAT EVER MAY THE FUTURE BE) JESS D FRICKE/Columbia 3 10910 6 GARRON/Charta 131 2 20 26 SECOND HAND SATIN LADY (AND A BARGAIN BASEMENT 72 79 MAY I TERRI HOLLOWELL/Con Brio 150 3 BOY) JERRY REED/RCA 11472 7 73 80 LOVE IS HOURS IN THE MAKING STERLING WHIPPLE/ Warner Bros. 8747 3 21 22 LOVE IS SOMETIMES EASY SANDY POSEY/Warner Bros. 8 8371 En - ROCKIN' MY LIFE AWAY JERRY LEE LEWIS/Elektra 46030 1 8 27 THIS IS A LOVE SONG BILL ANDERSON/MCA 40992 111 - SWEET MELINDA/WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND JOHN DENVER 4 RCA 11535 1 31 DON'T TAKE IT AWAY CONWAY TWITTY/MCA 41002 76 65 YOURS LOVE JERRY WALLACE/4-Star 1036 7 33 DOWN ON THE RIO GRANDE JOHNNY RODRIGUEZ/Epic 1:13 8 50671 5 77 51 SON OF CLAYTON DELANEY TOM T. HALL/RCA 11453 12 78 66 I WANT TO THANK YOU KIM CHARLES/MCA 40987 9 ISN'T IT ALWAYS LOVE LYNN ANDERSON/Columbia 3 30 79 75 I'LL WAKE YOU UP WHEN I GET HOME CHARLIE RICH/ En 10909 5 Elektra 45553 15 4 36 LAY DOWN BESIDE ME DON WILLIAMS/MCA 12458 80 58 TAKE ME BACK CHARLY McCLAIN/Epic 8 50653 11 35 LYING IN LOVE WITH YOU JIM ED BROWN & HELEN 81 73 MAKIN' LOVE PAUL SCHMUCHER/Star Fox (NSD) 578 5 Bil CORNELIUS/RCA 11532 2 82 89 LOOKING FOR THE SUNSHINE MICKEY NEWBURY/Hickory 8 28 29 WALKING PIECE OF HEAVEN FREDDY FENDER/MCA 12453 54042 3 29 32 CAN ISEE YOU TONIGHT JEWEL BLANCH/RCA 11464 8 83 88 LIPSTICK TRACES (ON A CIGARETTE) AMAZING RHYTHM 39 DARLIN' DAVID ROGERS/Republic 138 6 ACES/MCA 2454 2 41 YOU'VE GOT SOMEBODY, I'VE GOT SOMEBODY VERN Erl - I'M THE SINGER, YOU'RE THE SONG TANYA TUCKER/MCA M GOSDIN/Elektra 46021 4 1807 1 32 34 SHOULDER TO SHOULDER (ARM IN ARM) ROY CLARK/ 85 60 HEALIN' BOBBY BARE/Columbia 3 10891 11 MCA 12402 8 m - COLD, COLD HEART JERRY LEE LEWIS & FRIENDS/Sun 1141 1 52 IFI SAID YOU HAD A BEAUTIFUL BODY WOULD YOU 87 64 IFI COULD WRITE A SONG AS BEAUTIFUL AS YOU BILLY Ell HOLD IT AGAINST ME BELLAMY BROTHERS/ CRASH CRADDOCK/Capitol 4672 14 Warner Bros. 8790 3 88 67 MY HEART HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN DEBBY BOONE/ Warner Bros. 8739 12 40THERE'S ALWAYS ME RAY PRICE/Monument 277 6 89 77 I WILL ROCK AND ROLL WITH YOU JOHNNY CASH/ JUST LONG ENOUGH TO SAY GOODBYE MICKEY GILLEY/ 48 Columbia 3 10888 13 B Epic 8 50672 4 90 90 THERE HANGS HIS HAT LINDA NAILE/Ridgetop 00279 5 CHARTMAKER OF THE WEEK 91 76 FOREVER IN BLUE JEANS NEIL DIAMOND/Columbia 3 - SAIL AWAY 10897 8 E3 92 94 LAWYERS BILLY WALKER/Caprice 2056 2 OAK RIDGE BOYS 93 82 YESTERDAY BILLIE JO SPEARS/United Artists 1274 7 1 MCA 12463 94 95 I CAN ALMOST TOUCH THE FEELIN' THE LeGARDES/4-Star 1037 2 6 Era 42 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT DON KING/Con Brio 149 95 84 LOVING YOU 15 A NATURAL HIGH LARRY G. HUDSON/ Eci 44 I LOST MY HEAD CHARLIE RICH/United Artists 1280 5 Lone Star 706 11 45 WHAT A LIE SAMMI SMITH/Cyclone 100 5 96 96EASY TO LOVE/EASY JIMMIE RODGERS/Scrim Shaw 1319 2 50 NEXT BEST FEELING MARY K. MILLER/RCA 11554 5 97 - TEN THOUSAND AND ONE CONNIE SMITH/Monument 281 1 49 LOVE LIES MEL McDANIEL/Capitol 4691 5 - THE MYSTERIOUS LADY FROM ST. MARTINIQUE HANK 42 47 LOCK, STOCK 8 BARRELL WOOD NEWTON/Elektra 46013 6 98 SNOW/RCA 11487 1 43 43 MY LADY FREDDIE HART/Capitol 4684 7 99 83 I'M BEING GOOD DAVID WILLS/United Artists 1271 8 031 54 HOW TO BE A COUNTRY STAR STATLER BROTHERS/Mercury 55057 2 100 86 I'VE SEEN IT ALL SANDRA KAYE/Door Knob 8 093 4

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