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1, 1984 $3.50 (U.S.) A Billboard Publication The International Newsweekly Of Music & Home Entertainment September NEW SELLING TOOL MTV Aging Via Second Net Pay Cable Films Music Reach To Extend To 25 -49 Range By TONY SEIDEMAN out of his Atlanta -based Turner cents a subscriber, Pittman says. Boost Track Albums Broadcasting Services organization "It's going to enable EMI to do This story prepared by Fred Good- Hunter's remarks are borne out NEW YORK - MTV Networks (Billboard, Aug. 18). more videos in other formats of mu- man in New York and Sam Suther- dramatically in Record Bar's order- Inc. is planning to create a second 24- "Obviously, Ted Turner has affect- sic than we have done until now," land in Los Angeles. ing and sales history on "Eddie & the hour -a -day music video network, ed our timing," says Pittman. says Clay Baxter, EMI America Rec- NEW YORK Soundtrack al- Cruisers." While the film was being which will attempt to reach an older The new network has an official air ords' national director of artist devel- - than MTV by using an as- the network bums are beginning to have a signifi- aired on cable during August, he audience date of Jan. 1, and will be given free opment. Baxter predicts cant two -phase sales life as a result of says, combined weekly store orders yet-unrevealed mix of video clips. to cable systems that carry MTV. "will give us more exposure for those pay cable movie channels. for cassettes and LPs on the Scotti Promotion executives are enthusi- The orginal (and still only) 24 -hour- artists," listing Sheena Easton, Ken- the proposed new service, "Eddie & the Cruisers," bulleted at Bros. soundtrack by John Cafferty & astic about a -day music video network now ny Rogers and Michael Murphey in the number 30 on this week's Billboard the Beaver Brown Band jumped from predicting a sharp increase reaches 22 million homes. Cable sys- among the candidates for air time on videos made for Top LPs & Tape chart, is the most 12 pieces to 4,581 four weeks later. number of music tems that carry just the new service the second service. MOR and adult contemporary acts recent and dramatic example of the (Continued on page 58) will have to pay approximately 10 (Continued on page 58) second life being pumped into sound- to match the heightened potential track albums by cable exposure of exposure. films. It joins a pack that also in- MTV Networks' target audience See Uniformity In 49- cludes "Grease 2," "Somewhere In for its new service will be 25- to Urgent Issues At VSDA Meet vice presi- Time," "The Last American Virgin," year -olds, says executive Rob- LAS VEGAS -A number of urgent themes, most of them not on the official "Risky Business" and "The Man Software Boxes dent and chief operating officer to Pittman, conference agenda, are virtually certain to be among the most discussed issues From Snowy River" as soundtracks ert Pittman. According By FAYE ZUCKERMAN network concept has been here at the third annual Video Software Dealers Assn. (VSDA) convention. that are doing the bulk of their busi- the second the estab- The Aug. 26 -29 convention has become the key gathering for the booming ness after the films have completed under development since SAN FRANCISCO Two pack- in 1981. video industry, bringing together 2,100 registrants to celebrate the success of their theatrical runs. - lishment of MTV from home computer home video and try to reach some solutions to problems old and new. "Cable exposure of movies has the aging formats Data from A.C. Nielsen, ORC and to be emerg- Top issues due for discussion this year will probably be: potential to sell more soundtracks software vendors appear in -house research was used to estab- in a move First Sale Doctrine. The old warhorse of home video issues has yet to find a than theatre exposure," says Norman ing as industry standards lish the target market for the new ser- toward uniformity that comes nearly solution. Manufacturers continue to try pushing legislation through Congress; Hunter, album buyer for the 152 - vice, Pittman says. But he admits retailers keep on fighting alterations in the law that allows them to rent out vid- store Record Bar chain. "It presents four months after racking services, that his company "accelerated" stores and department eocassettes without giving copyright holders a portion of the income produced. an easy opportunity for more people record /tape launch plans for the network because voiced over the pres- Pricing and sell- through. Rental is still overwhelmingly dominant in the to see a film in a month than see it in stores concern of Ted Turner's announcement of a a year in theatres." (Continued on page 58) possible music video service coming (Continued on page 58) - Inside Billboard - COMPACT DISC is being brought to the MTV generation via a massive promotional blitz involving Sony Corp., WEA, CBS and PolyGram. The campaign includes regular ad spots on MTV for CD hardware and software as well as a CD giveaway. Page 3. Meanwhile, some CD hardware manufacturers are reporting encouraging sales and high interest among broadcasters and other professional markets. Page 6.

A MUSIC VIDEO SATELLITE SERVICE capable of feeding British and European clips directly to more than 500 U.S. television stations has been launched in the U.K. Page 3. And in the U.S., Discovery Music Network, a proposed new 24 -hour music video channel, has unveiled a five -point marketing plan. Page 6.

PROGRAMMER BOBBY RICH, who a decade ago came to San Diego as PD of top 40- formatted B -100 (KFMB -FM) and took it to its highest ratings, is back at B -100. The station currently has an AC format, and Rich says he plans to keep it that way. Radio, page 12.

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www.americanradiohistory.com 3 News Sony, WEA, CBS, Polytram Team In MN Push For CD By STEVEN DUPLER "We feel cross- merchandising is LP /CD releases as evidence. He the key to the success of CD," says notes that, with the dramatic price NEW YORK-In a promotional Marc Finer, product communica- cutting now occuring in both hard- blitz involving an estimated total of tions manager for Sony Consumer ware and software, as well as the in- more than $1 million in on-air expo- Audio. "Now, for the first time, the troduction of Sony's CD car player sure and advertising time, Sony expansion of CD is being promoted and the CD Walkman, the CD con- Corp., WEA, CBS and PolyGram as a marketing concept on a nation- figuration can now be stretched to are bringing the Compact Disc to the wide level in a very aggressive two - appeal to a younger and younger MTV generation. month campaign, starting Sept. 10 demographic. The campaign involves regular ad and running through October." Jerry Shulman, vice president of spots for CD hardware and software, MTV viewers who wish to enter marketing for CBS, says that approx- promotional messages for CD by the the CD giveaway may do so in one of imately 1,000 record /tape retail loca- MTV video jocks, and a CD give- three ways: send a postcard directly tions and about 500 audio hardware away featuring a grand prize of a to MTV, or visit either a participat- dealers will be involved in the promo- GOLD RUNNERS-Atlantic Records star Laura Branigan, left, receives a state -of- the -art Sony digital compo- ing record /tape outlet or Sony hard- tion. Among the major retailers par- solid gold Olympic pin from Gina Hempfill, granddaughter of legendary nent system and a 100 -title catalog of ware dealer where mail -in coupons ticipating are Record Bar, Turtles Olympic runner Jesse Owens. Hempfill, an Olympic torch bearer, made the Compact Discs manufactured by the are available. and Musicland in Atlanta, Camelot presentation during a backstage visit to Branigan after one of Branigan's participating labels. Major record/ The retailers will have a full comin Cleveland, Music Den in Houston headline performances at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles during the tape retailers and audio hardware plement of merchandising materials and Harmony House in Detroit. Summer Olympic Games. The performer recently received music industry stores will participate in the promo- on hand for the promotion, including gold for her album, "Self Control." tion as well. full -size posters, banners and MTV CD giveway buttons. Stores will also European Sales be furnished with free- standing easel - Viddllps Aim At U.S. entry European back displays which hold the coupons. In addition to the compo- For CD Better Satellite Music Service To Transmit Across Atlantic nent system grand prize, 100 Sony will also be giv- By NICK ROBERTSHAW service to producers of music pro- ence in live music transmissions. CPD -200 CD players Than Expected grams and teenage magazine shows, These include the Los Angeles Rod en away, as well as 15 CDs packaged By MIKE HENNESSEY LONDON -A new satellite ser- receiving tv stations will pay nothing Stewart concert fed to Britain for with each player. vice capable of feeding British and other than the cost of recording the closed circuit viewing on behalf of "We've set this promotion for the LONDON -Increasing awareness pre -Christmas European video clips directly to more incoming satellite signal. Cowbell/Billy Gaff; a Pat Benatar key back -to- school, among artists and management of the than 500 U.S. television stations has Although it is initially being mar- show fed to the West German rock months," says Finer. "We want to importance of the Compact Disc for- show there is total industry support been launched here by communica- keted as a service from Britain to the show ` Musikladen` for Chrysalis ear- mat is credited with being a signifi- and soft- tions company Visnews under the U.S., Rockfeed is expected eventually ly this year; and tke ground -breaking for CD from both hardware cant factor in achieving better -than- name Rockfeed. to operate in both directions. There transatlantic press conference ar- ware retailers." expected sales in Europe. Using the Anglo-American Bright - are also plans to extend its coverage ranged by A &M for Styx. WEA's director for product ma- According to Juergen Otterstein, star link operated jointly since last to take in additional major markets, Satellite Express has been particu- keting, Alan Perper, sees the promo- WEA Europe director of marketing, fall by Visnews and Western Union, including Japan and Australia. larly successful in opening up China tion as serving an educational func- the Europe -wide CD campaign, "Ad- the service will carry a weekly hour- Geoff Petts, head of Satellite Ex- and the Far East, and plans the first tion for the young consumers ventures In Modern Sounds," long transmission across the Atlantic press, Rockfeed's European agent, live satellite transmission from Pe- reached by MTV. "We'd been kick- launched last April (Billboard, April for the better via a leased transponder on the Intel- comments: "What we are saying to king of a concert by a Western artist ing this idea around (Continued on page 66 sat satellite and then onward by the record companies and other potential either late this year or early next. part of a year now," he says. "We're Westar domestic satellite network to users is, why go to all the trouble and Those involved in Rockfeed stress a rock'n'roll house, and we felt we local stations, who will be primed to expense of running off hundreds of that the service is a distribution me- had to do something to draw a youn- record it at 8 a.m. EST every Mon- videocassettes and hiring a courier dium with no responsibility for copy- ger consumer into the CD market. In This Issue day of the year. and so on when you can send your right or other problems that may "This promotion is all about subtly BLACK 38 Tapes submitted in London for clip by satellite at broadcast quality arise with end -use. Uptake among educating the young consumer," he CANADA 54 compilation will be quality moni- and with stereo sound in the time it broadcast and cable stations in the continues. "It's almost a seeding pro- CLASSICAL 50 53 tored, transferred to one -inch broad- takes to watch it ?" Aside from the States is expected to be heavy, but ex- cess. We don't necessarily think that CLASSIFIED MART 52, cast tape with caption sequences add- every kid in America watching MTV COMMENTARY 10 savings in time and money, he adds, ecqtives are aware of the difficulties 42 ed giving details of each clip and a compa- is suddenly going to start buying COUNTRY the compiled transmission has the that could arise where record GOSPEL 50 U.S. contact, and converted from additional advantage of offering U.S. nies make individual deals with Compact Discs, but we think that all INTERNATIONAL 9, 54 PAL to North America's NTSC col- tv producers a quick and easy way to broadcasters or where exclusivity this exposure is going to help make JAll 51 or standard at transmission. Addi- keep track of new videos without the deals are in force. MTV, most power- them more comfortable with the LATIN 51 tional facilities will be available for need for individual screening ful of video clip outlets, is reportedly configuration." PRO AUDIO/VIDEO 35 record companies to send urgent vid- interviews. "looking at" the service after initially Perper asserts that WEA is "very RADIO 12 eos outside of the normal transmis- Petts' company is itself a regular saying it was happy with existing bullish" on CD, and cites the compa- RETAILING 20 sion time. Usage of the clips distrib- satellite user with extensive experi- forms of distribution. ny's growing number of simultaneous TALENT 46 uted via Rockfeed will be monitored VIDEO 30 and the results sent to subscribers as BILLBOARD AWARDS SLATED part of the service. FEATURES Transmission slots will be booka- Boxscore 47 ble, either individually at $1,100 for a Chartbeat 6 Meet 4 Agenda For Vid Music Executive Turntable single five- minute slot, or as packages Set Industry Events 62 of 13, 26 or 52, the latter costing has fi- Record Labels," which will detail legal talents in the business tell of the NEW YORK - Billboard Inside Track 66 where Bright - video music $49,000. In the States, nalized the program for its sixth an- what record companies want from legal rights concerning Lifelines 62 star Communications executives are nual Video Music Conference, sched- production companies and the best and how industry members can pro- Most Added Records 14 promoting Rockfeed specifically as a uled to be held Nov. 15 -17 at the ways to get label business. tect their investments. Nashville Scene 43 recently opened Sheraton Premiere Next will be "Creating A Support After that will be a lunch break New Companies 62 Hotel in Universal City, Calif. The System," a guide to the ways agents, that will feature screenings of foreign Now Playing 25 Indie News In conference will feature two days of managers and publicists can help music videos. Any product produced Stock Market Quotations 62 & The Blues 38 seminars targeted at industry profes- build reputations and business. Then outside the U.S. is eligible to appear. The Rhythm Video Music Programming 26 New Column sionals looking to prosper in the vid- "The Marriage Of Finance And Cre- Post -lunch conference attendees Vox lox 12 eo music business. ativity" will be discussed, focusing on With this issue, Billboard de- will learn about "Going The Dis- Yesterhits 17 Last year's Video Music Confer- the expanding roles of producers and buts a regular editorial column tance," as panelists tell everything ence attracted more than 700 regis- directors and the ways they work to- devoted to independent labels and anyone needs to know about the trants and 30 exhibitors. Interest in gether best. CHARTS distributors. Entitled Grass making, packaging and selling of Hot 100 60 this year's event is already strong. Following that will be "The Be- Route, it appears on page 64 this long -form video music programs. Af- Top LPs & Tape 63, 65 Billboard's Video Music Awards hind The Scenes Team," as the peo- week. ter that, program decision -makers Black Singles, LPs 40 will also be presented, and screenings ple, talents and skills that make a The feature is designed as a spe- will tell how video clips get "Seen In Computer Software 24 of independent and foreign videos are successful video crew are spotlighted. LPs 42, U cific "one- stop" for news of inde- The Right Places," as executives Country Singles, scheduled. Artists will close day one, as the per- Rock Albums/Top Tracks 18 pendent activity on a weekly ba- from the top cable networks and The two days of seminars are de- formers who appear in music videos Adult Contemporary Singles 19 sis. It will cover product and a &r broadcast shows tell how they pick signed to fit together, with each panel sit down to give "The Artist's Per- Spiritual 50 information, promotion at radio what they play. a stepping stone to the next as they spective" and talk about music vid- Bubbling Under 62 and retail, domestic and interna- As evening draws near, "Reaching 55 detail the path to success in the video eo's present and future. Friday eve- Hits Of The World tional licensing and distribution, The Nightlife" will provide a forum Videocassette Rentals, Sales 31, 32 music industry. ning will also feature a screening of and artist signings, among other for nightclubs and clip distribution Dance/Disco 49 On Thursday, Nov. 15, registrants Video Music Award nominees. topics. All types of labels and rep- services to talk about their market, Videodisk 29 will attend an opening night cocktail On Saturday (17), "The Risk Tak- ertoire will be covered by Grass the product they use and the best way Video Games 22 party and see a screening of indepen- ers" will start the day, with indepen- 51 Route's author, Kim Freeman, to display it. Latin LPs dent productions. To qualify for the dent record labels, production com- who can be reached at Billboard's The last panel of the conference screenings, video clips will have to panies and artists and the changes New York offices: 1515 Broad- will talk about "Every Director's REVIEWS budgeted at $10,000 or less. they are bringing to the music video way, New York, N.Y. 10036; asking if video mak- Album Reviews 59 Leading off the first day's seminars scene the featured topics. Next will Dream," today's (212) 764-7519. Singles Reviews 56 on Friday (16) will be "Shopping The be "Covering Your Art," as the top (Continued on page 57)

www.americanradiohistory.com 4 News September Hot Album Releases Fifteen albums are due in September by acts that hit gold or platinum in the past 12 months, or with their last releases. All are single -disk albums listing for $8.98, unless otherwise noted.

ARTIST TITLE LABEL DATE FORMAT

John Anderson Greatest Hits Warner Bros. Sept. 4 Hits

David Bowie Tonight EMI America Sept. 21 Studio

David Allan Coe For The Record: The First 10 Years Columbia Sept. 17 Hits

John Denver Greatest Hits, Vol. 3 RCA Sept. 26 Hits/$9.98

Daryl Hall & John Oates Big Bam Boom RCA Sept. 17 Studio /$9.98

Roger Hodgson In The Eye Of The Storm A &M Sept. 10 Studio CHILL FACTOR -Lee Young, left, Motown's general counsel and business Iron Maiden Powerslave Capitol Sept. 14 Studio affairs vice president, presents The Big Chill" music consultant Meg Kas- dan with the album's platinum award. Looking on are Columbia Pictures' Rickie Lee Jones The Magazine Warner Bros. Sept. 17 Studio vice president and music director Gary LeMel and senior vice president and general manager Robert Holmes. Kiss Animalize Mercury Sept. 13 Studio

Jeffrey Osborne Don't Stop A &M Sept. 10 Studio Donna Summer Cats Without Claws Geffen Sept. 4 Studio Execulive Turnloble Record Companies Talking Heads Stop Making Sense Sire ' rSept. 17 Soundtrack Ed Mascolo moves up from his former post of director of national promotion Conway Twitty Conway's Latest, Greatest at RCA Records to division vice president, contemporary promotion. He will be Hits, Vol. 1 Warner Bros. Sept. 17 Hits based in New York. At RCA Records Canada, Don Robinson becomes director of finance and Tim Williams is tapped as manager of national sales. Both will be U2 U2 Island Sept. 28 Studio based in Scarborough, Ontario. Robinson was formerly manager of accounting for the company, and Williams was Ontario branch manager. The Who untitled MCA Sept. 28 Double live Elektra /Asylum promotes Tom Zutaut to vice president of a &r /West Coast, up from director of the a &r staff, and names label newcomer Howard Thompson as vice president of a &r/East Coast. Formerly East Coast director of talent ac- BOWIE, HALL & OATES ON SEPT. AGENDA quisition for Columbia Records, Thompson will be located in New York, while Zutaut will be in Los Angeles.... Jeff Adamoff is the new director of creative services for MCA Records, Universal City. He was art director for the label.

. Beth Trepper is named director of publicity for RAS Records, Washington. Fall Superstar Deluge Beginning She was president of Cool Running Productions, Flagstaff. By PAUL GREIN Sept. 12 and Fee Waybill's "Read due from Emmylou Harris and Elvis Publishing My Lips" on Capitol Sept. 21. Those Presley, who will be represented with LOS ANGELES -David Bowie singers rose to fame in Supertramp, a six -record set listing for $49.98. At Bug Music Group, Los Angeles, Lydia Frazier becomes director of royal- and Daryl Hall & John Oates are set the Bee Gees and the Tubes, Among the month's most interest- ties, Barbara Meador is named director of copyrights, and Kathy Hug joins the to get a head start on the annual respectively. ing releases are the Everly Brothers' company as copyright administrator. Frazier and Meador were copyright /roy- fall when flood of superstar product Seven soundtracks are due for re- first new album in more than a de- alties administrator and copyright /licensing administrator, respectively. their next studio albums are released lease in September, including "Stop cade, "EB 84" (Mercury), and "The in September. Making Sense" (Sire), featuring the Honeydrippers," a five -cut mini -LP Video/Pro Equipment Bowie's "Tonight," the followup Talking Heads. Other top sound- featuring Robert Plant with Nile to last year's multi -platinum, "Let's tracks include "Teachers" (Capitol), Rodgers and Jeff Beck. Ahmet Erte- CBS /Fox Video appoints Anne Upson director of programming and Donna Dance," is due on EMI America which features cuts by Bob Seger, ZZ gun produced that $6.98 entry 'for L. Bascom director of legal and business affairs. Upson was director of develop- Sept. 21, four days after Hall & Top, .38 Special and Night Ranger, Atlantic. ment for Intermedia Entertainment, and Bascom was director of business affairs Oates' "Big Barn Boom" is slated for and "The Wild Life" Bros.), (Warner Also noteworthy is "Every Man for MGA /UA Home Video. Both will be headquartered in New York. release on RCA. Bowie's album, pro- which features Eddie Van Halen, Has A Woman" (Polydor), a collec- Joan S. Aceste is named director of business affairs for RCA Video Produc- duced by Derek Bramble, features a Bananarama and Andy Summers. tions, New York, and Phillip L. Rosen moves to the post of director of program duet with Tina Turner on the title tion of Yoko Ono songs performed EMI America plans to release and talent negotiations. Aceste was East Coast director of business affairs for track. The album's release will be by Harry Nilsson, Eddie Money, El- three soundtracks in September: vis Costello, RCA VideoDiscs, and Rosen was manager of business affairs for RCA Video preceded by a single, "Blue Jean," Roberta Flack, John "Bodyrock," produced by Phil Ra- Productions. Friday (31). Lennon and Sean Ono Lennon. mone, "The Never Ending Story," At Sony's professional audio division, Richard Lee is appointed national "Big Bam Boom" is Hall & Oates' (Continued on page 64) produced by Giorgio Moroder, and product and systems manager, Andrew Munitz becomes Eastern regional man- bid for a fifth consecutive platinum "Flashpoint." Also due in the month: ager, and Scott Spector is named West Coast engineering manager /digital au- album. It's their first studio set since "The River Rat" soundtrack on Activision Plans dio. Lee, who was vice president /general manager for Criteria Recording, will "H2O" two years ago. RCA. work out of Sony's Ft. Lauderdale factory; Munitz, recently the Western region- Also highlighting major labels' al sales manager for BGW Systems, is based in Paramus, N.J.; and Spector, for- sets September release schedules are solo Numerous greatest hits are on `Ghostbusters' merly technical supervisor with Sony's video communications division, is head- including by four debuts by members of three top tap, compilations quartered in Compton, Calif. groups. Roger Hodgson's "In The country-based artists who hit gold in Rand Bleimeister joins Embassy Home Entertainment as director of sales, year: Conway Twitty, John Computer Game Eye Of The Storm" is due on A &M the past and Tom Burnett is promoted from Southern regional sales manager to national Sept. 10, to be followed by Barry Anderson, David Allan Coe and LOS ANGELES- Multi -million- sales manager. Both are based in Los Angeles.... In addition to his present po- John Denver. Gibb's "Now Voyager" on MCA Retrospectives are also dollar licensing deals for the video sition as senior editor at Video Corp. Of America, New York, Gary Bradley NEW AWARD game field seem to have come to a takes on the added duties of director editorial services at VCA Teletronics. close as the industry witnesses Ac- ... Larry G. Cockrell is the new Eastern division vice president for Zenith Sales tivision's deal for computer software Co. Cockrell, who earlier held sales management and marketing jobs with rights to Columbia Pictures' boxof- Amana Refrigeration, is based in Glenview, Ill. Multi - Platinum From RIAA fice smash "Ghostbusters" for what At Coleco Industries, West Hartford, Conn., William H. Sobieski is appoint- is believed to be an extremely low e- ed senior vice president for electronic sales. He was vice president of sales and quity outlay. marketing for Alphacom.... Fuji Photo Film U.S.A. names Michael N. Lamp - NEW YORK -The Recording Industry Assn. of America (RIAA) Neither company would place a kin national sales coordinator for Fuji Film Floppy Disks (a position he will has established a multi -platinum award whereby an album or single can dollar value on the agreement, but hold concurrently with his presidency of Lampkin & Associates, a Seattle -based be recognized each time a new level of multi -unit sales is achieved. one studio office says that it was not marketing and research firm), and Ernest B. Wood becomes central regional Any album or single released on or after Jan. 1, 1976, which has been in the neighborhood of $1 million. A manager of computer products, magnetic products division, in Fuji's Chicago previously certified platinum, will be eligible for the multi -platinum royalty schedule was agreed upon, office. Previously, Wood was district sales manager at Brown Disk Manufactur- award. All albums and singles released on or after that date were eligible but it too has not been disclosed. ing. for the original RIAA platinum award program, which calls for awards This marks the first time Moun- Thomas E. Minter, director of products at the company since 1982, is ap- when an album sells one million copies (combined LP, Compact Disc and tain View, Calif -based Activision has pointed vice president and general manager of Studer Revox America, Nash- tape) and a single sells two million. made a license deal. "We always said ville. Also at Studer, Doug Beard is promoted to director of technical and mar- Certification audits for the multi -platinum award program begin Oct. we would wait until something we (Continued on page 62) 1. Requests for audit dates may be registered through the RIAA gold/ liked came along, ", says a spokes- platinum award office beginning Sept. 15. woman. " 'Ghostbusters' was it." Billboard {ISSN 0006 -2510) Vol. 96 No. 35 is published weekly (except for the last week in The RIAA says all multi -platinum certifications completed during Oc- David Crane, best known for the December) by Billboard Publications, Inc., One Astor Plaza, 1515 Broadway, New York, N.Y. tober will be simultaneously announced in November at a press fete classic video game "Pitfall," will be 10036. Subscription rate: annual rate, Continental U.S. $148.00. Second class postage paid marking "Multi- Platinum Day." The new awards, featuring a newly de- creating the software for the Commo- at New York, N.Y. and at additional mailing office. Current and back copies of Billboard are signed plaque, will be made known via RIAA's monthly report of gold dore 64 computer. It will ship in time available on microfilm from KTO Microform, Rte 100, Millwood, N.Y. 10546 or Xerox Univer- and platinum awards. for the holiday selling season on flop- sity Microfilms, 300 North Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor, Mich. 48106. 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©1984 Ad* Retords, IR www.americanradiohistory.com 6 News Professional CD Market Grows Hardware Firms Also Hopeful On Computer Linkup By STEVEN DUPLER ly, as it's kind of hard for a radio sta- information that's not currently tion to justify a major investment in available in any way to microcom- NEW YORK -With the market CD hardware considering the present puter users. A set of five disks could for professional Compact Disc hard- size of the software library." hold all the information a user is cur- ware still being defined and devel- Heiblim says Denon is continuing rently storing on a wall full of oped, some manufacturers report en- to develop professional CD players floppies." couraging sales and high interest that are more rugged than their con- Another company enjoying some among broadcast facilities and other sumer counterparts, and offer such sales to the pro market is Studer Re- markets. Hardware firms are also features as higher speed access. "The Vox, even though it has up until now looking to the marriage of CD and prices we're talking about for these only marketed the ReVox B225 CD the microcomputer to provide them machines are moderate, and that's player, a unit designed for eventually with a market with even important- they're in the $1,000- consumers. greater sales potential. $1,500 range," he notes. "The mes- "We've marketed the B225 pri- According to Robert Heiblim, vice sage we got out of NAB was: 'Gee, marily as an audiophile piece of hifi president of sales and marketing for isn't it great that Philips has a gear," says Studer ReVox's Sam Bor- Denon America Inc., that company $10,000 player and Technics has a gerson. "What happened is that the is moving ahead with plans for in- $4,000 player, but I can't justify that machine's quick cueing time, pro- creasing its sales to the pro market. kind of expense. What my station grammability, and industrial-quality "We're currently trying to find out needs is basically a consumer player design has made it very attractive to HOME AGAIN -RCA division executive vice president Jose Menendez, exactly what kinds of products the that is able to hold up under contin- the pro community, even though left, welcomes Jose Feliciano, third from left, to the major, the artist's orig- market wants to see," says Heiblim. ual hard use.' " we've not been actively marketing it inal label, where he earned three gold albums. Feliciano's wife Susan and "A big changeover among broadcast- Heiblim says that a number of ra- to them." the president of his management company, Rick Hansen, join him for the ers is not going to happen very quick- dio stations have already purchased (Continued on page 57) occasion. professional players from Denon. But Video Trend In the market with the greatest potential for the firm, he suggests, will eventu- Link With Levy ally be the area of computer information storage systems. Chortheot LOS ANGELES -The Charles "I think there's no doubt that will Levy Circulating Co. of Chicago has be a major area for us," he says. "We expanded its hold video on home introduced a CD -ROM format in Tina Turner's 24 -Year Climb To No. 1 software distribution with the acqui- July with 600 megabytes of storage By 7. Jim Peterik, 16 years and one time that three black acts have sition of Video Trend Inc. from Gene PAUL GREIN on a single disk, and we also showed month, "You Wouldn't Listen" (Ides in succession Silverman. topped the pop chart a drive system. Our prices are very Love Of March), 1966, to "Eye Of The Ti- since the summer of '79, when the Silverman, who remains as presi- Tina Turner's "What's Got competitive with floppies." To Do With It" (Capitol) jumps to ger" (Survivor), 1982. No. 1 spot was held for 10 straight dent of the Farmington Hills, Mich. sees One of the reasons Heiblim No. 1 on this week's Hot 100, 24 8. Johnny Nash, 14 years and 10 weeks by Donna Summer's "Hot firm, says he intends to open a Chica- the computer market as having such to months, "A Very Special Love," and "Bad Girls," Anita go distribution point soon. years the week after Turner first Stuff' great promise is his view that com- cracked the chart with "A Fool In 1957, to "I Can See Clearly Now," Ward's My Bell" and Chic's In a joint venture with Silverman, "Ring puter people are more responsive to Love," a with Turner. 1972. "Good Times." the Levy Company, an 80 -year entity duet Ike new technological advancements, Louis Armstrong, 14 years and in magazine, newspaper and book That's a new all -time record for 9. * * * and tend to react to them faster, than the longest span between an artist's seven months, "That Lucky Old circulation in the Midwest, will have in industries. Prince Is King: In addition to hav- people other first chart appearance and first No. 1 Sun," 1949, to "Hello! Dolly," 1964. home video distribution footholds in ing the No. 1 album for the fifth "Computer people are more at- hit. The old record was held by Rob- 10. Joe Cocker, 14 years, "With A Chicago and Detroit, as well as straight week, Prince has two singles tuned to new technologies and what ert John, who took 20 years and 11 Little Help From My Friends," 1968, Houston and Phoenix, where East in this week's top 10. "When Doves they can do for them," he says. months between his first hit to "Up Where We Belong," 1982. Texas Periodicals, which Levy ac- chart Cry" dips a notch to number five, "When you talk about incorporating The next 10 acts, with at least quired several years ago, has (under the pseudonym Bobby Pe- all while "Let's Go Crazy" leaps eight CD technology into the broadcast his 1, 12 years between their first chart hit branches. drick Jr.) and first No. "Sad points to number eight. field, many people feel you're talking and their first No. 1, are Glen Camp- Silverman was a veteran distribu- Eyes." This is the first time one artist has about just replacing one form of tech- Here are the 10 have had bell, Charlie Rich, the Spinners, Pat- tion executive in recorded product acts that had two singles in the top 10 since nology with another. It may spans of 14 years or more between ti LaBelle, Kenny Rogers, Gladys prior to opening Video Trend in be a con- last year, when Michael Jackson did siderably better their first hit Knight & the Pips, Peaches & Herb, 1979. He was originally with Decca technology, but in all chart and their first No. it twice: in April with "Billie Jean" the functions it 1. Yes, Johnnie Taylor and Kenny Distributing and joined his Decca as- performs, to them, and "Beat It" and in November with it's basically 1. Tina years, Loggins. sociate John Schlee in opening Merit the same as the old one. Turner, 24 "A Fool "Say Say Say" and "P.Y.T." "But as far as the In Love," 1960, to Love Got Turner may have another record Distributing, Detroit, in 1959. computer area, "What's Having two singles in the top 10 on we're the No. 1 who has offering those people access to To Do With It," 1984. as artist appeared the pop chart simultaneously may be 11 on the most different record labels. 2. Robert John, 20 years and the ultimate sign of crossover success She's had black chart hits on Sue, months, "White Bucks And Saddle for a black act. Others to have done it Three Settle Dispute With 1958, 1979. Loma, Modern, Innis, Blue Thumb, Shoes," to "Sad Eyes," in the past five years are Donna Sum- Artists 3. David Rose, 18 years and five Minit, Liberty, United and mer, the Commodores and Diana now And music expert Louis Western, Record Town months, "Holiday For Strings," Capitol. Ross. 1944, to "The Stripper," 1962. Iacueo notes she has also recorded By JOHN SIPPEL * * * 4. Sammy Davis Jr., 17 years and for Kent and Philles. LOS ANGELES -Three Texas in- Dubbs and Peebles, filing in Bexar 10 months, "Hey There," 1954, to, Finally, we should note that Huey Makes Good: Huey Lewis & dustry executives settled employment County Court, both started with "The Candy Man," 1972. "What's Love Got To Do With It" is the News' "Sports" this week be- grievances against Western Mer- Record Town in June, 1978, and 5. Chuck Berry, 17 years and two the third No. 1 pop hit in a row by a comes only the fifth single -artist al- chandisers and Record Town of were offered $99,999 annually as months, "Maybelline," 1955, to "My black artist, following Prince's bum in pop music history to produce Houston Inc. and other defendants wages for a five -year period, their Ding -A- Ling," 1972. "When Doves Cry" and Ray Parker four top 10 singles. It follows Fleet - for more than $2 million on Aug. 17. suits stated. They also sought 6. Lawrence Welk, 16 years and 10 Jr.'s "Ghostbusters." This is the first (Continued on page 64) The three, Tom Sims, Ron Peebles $300,000 each for legal fees. Both months, "Don't Sweetheart Me," and Don Dubbs, had filed suit in sought back pay of $534,573. 1944, to "Calcutta." 1961. Discovery Network Unveils Texas county courts in 1981, charg- On March 26, 1984, Peebles was ing they had wrongfully been fired awarded $520,000 plus $78,055.60 in from executive posts at Record Town interest, while Dubbs got $655,000 Five -Point Marketing Plan and were owed back wages. plus $100,656 interest. Sims made his Sims, a former Dallas WEA settlement along with the two others By KIP KIRBY branch manager, claimed in Randall on July 17 prior to the hearing of his County Court that he was owed legal claim. NASHVILLE -Discovery Music or Galaxy satellite." $249,662 in back pay plus $200,000 Network, the new 24 -hour multi -for- Other defendants named by the Dain Eric, director of program- in attorney fees. In March, 1978, mat music video cable channel sched- ming for Discovery Music Network, Sims became general manager of three included Sam Marmaduke, uled to debut late this year, mailed Hastings Book & Records Inc., Doris says that owners Glen Taylor and Galaxy Sales, a firm owned by Rec- out mailgrams to the top 100 multi- Karen Tyler had intended to send the ord Town, for an annual salary of Burton Sheriff and David T. ple system operators last week an- Turlington. letter for some time, but confirms $65,000. He was terminated in June, nouncing its five -point marketing that timing has become more critical 1979. In the original unified complaint, plan. following Ted Turner's announce- Discovery is offering participating Sims' suit alleged that Floyd Cliff the trio of plaintiffs alleged that after ment of his possible entry into full - Keeton, a defendant in the action, en- Keeton gained control of the Record MSOs free programming service for time music cable video (Billboard, gineered a takeover of the firm Town stores in May, 1979, Keeton, five years plus a bonus of five cents Aug. 18). through a voting trust between him- Sheriff and Turlington relayed to IDOL GOLD -Steve Lundquist, per subscriber if they agree to carry "The situation becomes self, Bill McGhee and Doris Burton, Western Merchandisers vital sales left, two -time Olympic gold medal the channel by the cutoff date of a matter of how to compete for available shelf two other area industryites. The and profit data about the 15- year -old winner in swimming, meets with Sept. 14. space," says Eric, adding that three defendants also contended that Record Town chain. It was also Chrysalis artist Billy Idol, on the Discovery is also offering MSOs the mailgrams were followed Keeton using the voting control, then claimed that they began non- compet- last day of the Summer Olympics two minutes of free commercial up by de- tailed letters last week. sold the record retail chain store enti- itive price -fixing in the common in Los Angeles. They exchanged availability per hour, and a co -op ty to Western Merchandisers "for a trade area with Western Merchandis- medals-temporarily on Lund - marketing plan specifically targeted Jack Walker has been named di- sales price less than fair market value ers. Keeton, at the time a Western quist's part. Idol, of course, has his to their markets. The fifth point con- rector of broadcasting for the net- and less than previously offered for board member, then helped work out share of gold and, for that matter, firms DMN's launch date as "no lat- work. Wayne Mroczka will serve as the plaintiffs' corporations." the acquisition, it was alleged. platinum. er than Jan. 1, 1985 via Satcom III -R director of cable affiliations.

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LONDON -Britain is facing an- round -the -clock pop to audiences tion Service is that pirate ships sitting archy on the airwaves, according to weary of DJ patter and unnecessary outside territorial waters, using non - broadcast authorities here. The rea- feature fill -ins. Additionally, union British staff and non -British supplies son is the sudden resurgence of both staff deals and codes of practice cov- and carrying advertising from non - urban and offshore pirate radio sta- ering technical standards make British companies, are practically im- tions, whose total numbers are up equipment and running costs far mune to legal sanctions, while on- from a mere 30 last fall to an estimat- higher for legitimate stations than for shore pirate stations, frequently able ed 130 or more now, capturing up to pirates. to shift location at will, are simply track. Jamming is CLIFF HANGERS -CBS International reggae artist Jimmy Cliff holds gold six million listeners weekly. "The situation is a nightmare, and too numerous to as it carries the awards from CBS Disques, France, for sales of his The Power And The Operations range from low-power the authorities seem to be doing seen as unacceptable, risk of retaliation or charges of politi- Glory" album and its first single "Reggae Nights" at a post- concert party in backroom stations serving local nothing to put it right," says Peter Paris. CBS staffers look on. neighborhoods or minority ethnic Baldwin, the Independent Broadcast- cal motivation. groups to the multi -million -dollar ing Authority's deputy director for Current strategy is to investigate Radio Laser 558 and Radio Caroline radio. At the BBC, which in addition possible dangers to shipping arising Japanese Star Yamamoto pirate ships anchored in international to four national services operates sev- from interference with the 150 radio waters and using powerful transmit- eral dozen local stations, BBC Radio navigation beacons around U.K. ters to cover a large swathe of North- managing director Dick Francis coasts. It is hoped that if such dan- Goes Over Down Under ern Europe. adds: "The government appears to be gers can be demonstrated, national or SYDNEY -The first foray outside Accompanied by Masahiko Han - Legitimate broadcasters see the pi- incapable of dealing with the rash of international initiatives to beat the of Japan for that country's hugely ada, EMI/Toshiba Records publicity rates as threatening their own exis- pirate stations. They could ruin the pirates may become feasible. popular "Prince of Pop City," Tatsu- chief, Yamamoto struggled through tence, pulling audiences and advertis- quality of British broadcasting." The Civil Aviation Authority has hika Yamamoto, has resulted in the a slew of media interviews here, ex- ing away from authorized BBC and .In fact, pressure from the BBC and already had to abandon one helicop- unique cooperation of three Austra- plaining: "I chose Australia as my independent stations and interfering IBA spurred the government to inter navigation frequency hijacked by lian/Japanese sponsors. first concert overseas so I could com- with allocated frequencies. Less sym- clude new powers in its Telecom- a pirate for broadcast purposes. Po- With the support of Japan Air- municate with the highly musical pathetic observers suggest that the munications Act earlier this year, lice and other public services have lines, the Australian Government Australian people who have pro- growth of pirate radio reflects the and a few raids, on ethnic Turkish also suffered interference. Tourist Bureau and Japan Travel duced such universal groups as Men failure of established broadcasters to and Arab stations, have followed. Both Radio Laser and Radio Caro- Service, the 30- year -old Nipponese At Work, Little River Band and Air satisfy audience needs. Many pirates The Assn. of Independent Radio line are American -owned. Laser is superstar and seven musicians per- Supply. claim that record companies are Contractors is also pressing for relax- registered in Panama and run from formed a free concert at the Seymour "I'm not worried about any lan- more than happy to supply free disks ation of operating standards deemed New York by Roy Lindau's Music Center Theater here under the ban- guage barrier because I'm confident and tapes for airplay. too exacting, but the government, Media International, with backing to ner of Australian /Japanese goodwill. that I can convey my feelings Pirates enjoy definite advantages though sympathetic to the severe fi- the tune of nearly $2 million. It gets The project was initiated by the Kay through my music. I can't under- by flouting the law, paying no copy- nancial difficulties many independent its records in New York and its sup- Music management /publishing com- stand the lyrics of Men At Work, but rights for music use and ignoring local stations currently face, is plies from Spain, the only West Euro- pany in Tokyo. I feel their music." needletime agreements. Thus, while thought unlikely to respond. pean country that has not signed the Yamamoto has released 10 albums But EMI Australia is concerned legal operators are restricted to nine The problem for the Dept. of 1967 Strasbourg accord outlawing in Japan since 1979, with average about the language barrier and is as hours music daily, pirates can offer Trade & Industry's Radio Investiga- offshore broadcasting. sales of 350,000 units. He performs yet undecided about any product re- around 100 concerts a year in Japan, lease. The company is, however, "se- and so frantic is the demand for tick- riously considering" putting out Aussie Audiences Flock To Cold Chisel Film ets that some 250 devotees flew to "Music," Yamamoto's latest album, of the band's 1979 quadruple-plati- ara Festival, which was released after Australia at their own expense to wit- because of the strong reaction to his By GLENN A. BAKER num album "East." the material had been simulcast by ness the Sydney performance. visit. Captured Live Productions is cur- television and FM radio. These diehards were joined by a Pianist /composer /singer Yama- SYDNEY -Australia's first full - rently negotiating a home video deal McLean: "We large number of expatriate Japanese moto started his recording career in length rock music feature, "The Last Says producer for Christmas release at the budget could have just made it cheaply as a and curious Australians eager to dis- Britain, recording an album with the Stand," has proven to be a boxoffice price $34.95. The company is re- videocasssette, but the entire cover the power of a performer who group Orange before launching a solo bonanza, ranking third behind "Indi- of music sisting offers from television net- much more im- can virtually bring his own audience career. He sees his Australian con- ana Jones And The Temple Of event was obviously works, at than that. We certainly took with him. All were treated to a slick, cert as a form of tryout for other En- Doom" and "Romancing The Stone" least until the video has portant been given a chance to a gamble in releasing it as a proper powerful performance in the vein of glish- speaking markets, which he in -. in receipts, adjusted to number of prove itself. This cautious attitude is feature film, but the early fig- Billy Joel and Michael Franks. tends to visit in 1985. screens, in its opening week. Origi- in part moti- cinema us we made the nally slated for a two -week run in vated by the paltry sales achieved by ures convince that Sanyo Ups VCR Production capital cities, it has already been ex- a video of Angel City live at the Nar- right decision." tended to one month. The film is an energetic documen- To Cope With U.S. Demand tary built around the farewell performances at the Sydney Entertainment Adam R. Bronfman Charles Chiara By SHIG FUJITA Center last December of revered hard TOKYO -Tokyo Sanyo Electric, MB Video was set up in January, rock outfit Cold Chisel, which chose John P. Fengler Peter Shanaberg which took control of Kaizuka Sanyo 1983, with Matsushita providing to disband on its 10th anniversary. Electric from Sanyo Electric of Osa- 65% of the capital and Bosch the re- Directed by Tony Stevens and pro- ka and started VCR production at mainder. It started out with produc- duced by Peter McLean of Captured Are Proud to Announce Kaizuka in June, has now started tion of 30,000 units a year but raised Live Productions, the 85- minute fea- manufacturing VHS-format video that to 50,000 a year within 12 ture is a combination of concert and the Opening of hardware at its Adachi plant. The months. archival performance footage and main reason for the move is continu- Exports of VCRs to Europe are re- interviews. ing increases in demand from the stricted to 3.95 million units during At the request of the band, tickets U.S. 1984, and a check price system was prices were lowered to $5, from a Tokyo Sanyo had been producing been instituted. But VCRs are not standard $6.50, for the season, a 100,000 VHS machines a month at selling very well inside the European move that obviously helped the its main plant in Oizumi Town, and Economic Community because of the strong opening boxoffice figures. In Kaizuka production hiked the total high exchange rate of the yen against Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, to a monthly 130,000 units. It's ex- European currencies. 30,000 attended screenings in five pected that around 10,000 units Consequently, the Japanese gov- cinemas during the first week. monthly will come from Adachi. ernment's ministry of international The 35mm Dolby stereo film was The latter complex had been basi- trade and industry is lowering the captured with six cameras before a cally producing heating equipment, check price. But, as things stand, frantic audience of some 12,000 and such as oil stoves and fan heaters. Ex- there's a fair chance the export quota documents the conclusion of the ports of this product to the U.S. in- this year won't be reached, leading to most successful domestic concert SELLULOID VIDEO NEW YORK creased dramatically until 1982, with a quota reduction for 1985. tour by an Australian act. Originally the plant operating at full capacity. Meanwhile, Nippon Gakki (Ya- planned to include 10 shows, the Writing the book But the warm winter of 1983 led to a maha) has doubled production of CD jaunt eventually embraced 26 perfor- dip in export trade, and the plant players to 20,000 units a month by mances in Australia and New Zea- on the look switched to VCRs. NS Kogyu, its CD hardware produc- land. The first Sydney show sold out of alternative home video Matsushita Electric is increasing tion subsidiary in Hamamatsu City. in just 35 minutes, production of VCRs in West Germa- The reason here, too, is overseas or- Director Stevens and photography ny. It's having MB Video, its joint ders. The company also expects to in- director John Whitteron were re- venture with Robert Bosch, raise crease its domestic production share sponsible for the award- winning vid- production from the present 150,000 from 25% to 30 %. eo clip for Men At Work's first inter- Los Angeles New York units a year to 200,000 in 1985. The Its aim is to build 150,000 CD national hit, "Who Can It Be Now." 3620 Overland Ave. 404 Park Avenue South company is also starting production players during the current year and The two augmented their Sydney 90034 Suite 1304 10016 of electronic tuners for VCRs at a sell 80,000 of them under the Ya- Cold Chisel footage with additional (21 3) 202 -8990 (212) 684 -2335 wholly owned factory to be build in- maha trademark. The company pro- material shot in West Germany and Richard S. Velinsky B. side the MB Video factory estate in duces CD hardware for 13 domestic Japan in 1983. Music producer /en- Lawrence Sorkin Lower Saxony this fall. and foreign companies. gineer Mark Opitz was the producer www.americanradiohistory.com Commentary Billboard® EDITORIAL Founded 1894 1:11:3 The International NewswFoun Of Music 8 Home Entertainment eCopyright 1984 by Billboard Publications, Inc.

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Editors: Retailing/Earl Paige (LA.) Black Music /Nelson George (N.Y.) Associate /Fred Goodman (N.Y.) Classical/Is Horowitz (N.Y.) Associate /Edward Morris Country/Kip Kirby (Nashville) (Nashville) The Music Business Commentary/Is Horowitz (N.Y.) Record Reviews: It's Still Computer Software & Video Games/ Singles/Nancy Erlich (N.Y.) Faye Zuckerman (LA.) Albums /Sam Sutherland (LA.) By RICKY TRIPP Marketing/John Sippel (LA.) Talent /Paul Grein (LA.) Music Research /Paul Grein (LA.) Video/Tony Seideman (N.Y.) You'll notice, when you read this column, that at the bottom music is not only not a progression that precludes music without Pro Equipment /Steve Dopler (N.Y.) Associate /Faye Zuckerman (LA.) is a panel in italics that tells you who the writer is and what video (as Lyons suggested -" ... music will never again be just a Radio /Rollye Bornstein (LA.) Editorial Assistant/Kim Freeman (N.Y.) there he does for a living. And regular readers will recall a recent com- sound ... "), it's not even a new idea. mentary, "Viewing The Music Explosion" by Steve Lyons (July he was the king of Bob Darden, Gospel (Waco, Tex.) Moira McCormick (Chica- Elvis was not only the King of rock'n'roll; Contributing Editors: 21), who we were told is the president of a video production firm go); Brian Chin, Dance/Disco (N.Y.); Enrique Fernandez, Lat- movies as well. The Beatles gave us "Help!," "A Hard Day's New York. in (N.Y.) in Night" and "Let It Be." On television, there has been "Ameri- I get suspicious when a man Wells, Assistant Editor (N.Y.); Leslie can Bandstand," "Hullabaloo," "American Top 10," "The Glen Special Issues: Ed Ochs, Editor (LA.); Robyn who has never written a popu- Shaver, Directory Services Manager (Nashville). Campbell Goodtime Hour," "Rock Concert" and "The Mid- lar song tries to tell the rest of night Special." International Editorial Director: Mike Hennessey (London) us what is permanent and International Editor: Peter Jones (London) Today's "video" formats have simply removed the live audi- what is not permanent in pop- ence, fired the host, hired DJs in his/her place (they call them Administrative Assistant: Giorgia Herington (N.Y.) ular music. It's a matter of VJs now), eliminated the program and started featuring the Lyons Intl Correspondents: Austria -Manfred Schreiber, 1180 Wien, XVII, Kreuzgasse 27. 0222 48- credentials, and doesn't commercials. 28-82; Australia-Glen Baker, P.O. Box 261, Baulkham Hills, 2153 New South Wales; Bel- have them. gium -Juul Anthonissen, 27A Oude Godstraat, 3100 Heist op den Berg. 015-241953; Canada- Have you noticed how Kirk LaPointe, 43 Sweetland Ave., Ottawa, Ontario KIN 7T7. 613 238 -4142; Czechoslovakia- like Dr. Lubomir Dourzka, 14 Zeleny Pruh, 147 00 Praha 4 Branik. 26- 16 -08; Denmark -Knud Orst- many articles start out `It's time we took a more ed, 22 Tjoernevej, DK -3070 Snekkersten. 02-22-26-72; Finland -Kari Helopaltio, SF -01860 Pert- this one, hawking a "music ex- tula 27- 18 -36. Greece -John Carr, Kaisarias 26 -28, Athens 610; Holland- Willem Boos, Bilder- Bldg., plosion," and then turn to glo- view of video, dijhlaan 28, Hilversum. 035- 43137;.Hong Kong -Hans Ebert, TNS, 17 /F, Wah Kwong balanced 48-62 Hennessey Rd., Tel: (5) 276021; Hungary -Paul Gyongy, Orloutca 3/b, 1026 Budapest 11. rifying VCR technology and Tel: 167 -456; Ireland -Ken Stewart, 56 Rathgar Road, Dublin 6, Ireland. 97- 14 -72; Israel - hardware? Who do they think It's not a destination. Benny Dudkevitch, P.O. Box 7750, 92 428 Jerusalem; Italy- Vittorio Castelli, Via Ramazzotti Tripp: "Call It what it is-re- fooling? 20, 21047 Saronna (Milan). 02-960 1274; Japan -Shig Fujita, Utsunomiya Bldg., 19 -16 Jingu- they're mae 6-Chome, Shibuya -ku Tokyo 150. 03 4984641; Kenya -Ron Andrews, P.O. Box 41152, Nai- cord promotion." If what is happening is an It's a vehicle' robi. 24725; New Zealand-AnnLouise Martin, 239 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, Auckland 9. "explosion," it is most definitely in music, not in video. Stepped - 496-062; Philippines -Ces Rodriguez, 11 Tomas Benitez, Quezon City 3008. Poland-Roman Waschko, Magiera 9m 37, 01-873 Warszawa. 34- 36 -04; Portugal- Fernando Tenente, R Sta up production of video is like stepped -up production of any other Art serves the form in the so- called music video. Some videos la Afumati nr, 57 -B Helena 122 R /c, Oporto; Romania-Octavian Ursulescu, Str. Rado de La product; it doesn't mean that the public is buying it. Video is like happen after the fact of a song's popularity. This is most obvious O.P. 9. 13- 46 -10. 16- 20 -80; Singapore-Anita Evans, 164 Mount Pleasant Sector 2, Bucharest a little boy on the handlebars who comes along for the ride. The in of Bruce Springsteen, who has only recently consent- Rd., 1129. 2560551; South Africa -John Miller, c/o The Rand Daily Mail, 171 Main St., Johan- the case nesburg. 710-9111. South Korea- Byung -Hoo Suh, Joong -Ang Weely, 58 -9 Sosomun -Dong, fact that he is sitting on the handlebars doesn't mean that he's ed to make a video, but on his own terms, in a concert style set- Seoul. 28 -8219; Spain -Ed Owen, Planta 6-3D, Espronceda 32, Madrid 3. 442 -9446. Sweden - steering the bicycle. ting that is noticeably devoid of "MTV- style" imagery. Steve 08 -873; Switzerland- Pierre Leif Schulman, Brantingsgatan 49, 4 tr. 115 35 Stockholm. -629 If what is happening is an "explosion," it's an explosion only video" video, said it best: "What does Haesler, Hasenweld 8, CH -4600 Olten, 062- 215909; U.S.S.R.-Vadim D. Yurchenkov, 6 Aprels- Perry, in his recent "anti- kaya Str., Block 2, Apt. 16, 195268 Leningrad, K -268. 225- 35 -88; West Germany- Wolfgang for a select few. For Michael Jackson video represented the ulti- this have to do with anything? It's a love song!" Spahr (Chief Correspondent), 236 Bad Segeberg, An der Trave 67 b, Postfach 1150. 04551- mate commercial for what was already a sterling performance on It's time we took a more balanced view of video. Sure, it's ef- 81428. Jim Sampson (News Editor), Liebherrstr. 19, 8000 Munchen 22. 089 -227746. Yugosla- However, this exposure, as noted by several critics, in- it's not an end unto via-Mitja Volcic, Dragomer, Rozna 6, 61 351, Brezovica, Ljubljana 23-522. record. fective. Sure, it's a great marketing tool. But cluding Dave Marsh, may end up producing the kind of overex- itself. Director of Marketing & Sales: Miles T. Killoch (N.Y.). that cuts careers short. (We need only to review the ca- posure It's not a destination. It's a vehicle. The industry grossed $4 Director of Sales, Video /Sound Business: Ron Willman (N.Y.); Director of Sales, reer of Peter Frampton to understand this. He literally wasn't Ron Home Entertainment Manager: billion in 1978 without video. Elvis and the Beatles changed pop- International Buyer's Guide: Carpenter (N.Y.); able to follow his own act.) Diane Daou (L.A.); Production Manager. John Wallace (N.Y.); Promotion Coordina- ular music without video. Christopher Cross swept the Grammys tor. Nanette Varian (N.Y.); Production /Sales Coordinators: Lucy Bellamy (LA.), The success of someone like Michael Jackson cannot be held without video. Bruce Springsteen earned the name "The Boss" Debra Millburn (Nashville), Grace Kolins (N.Y.). up to imply, by association, the credibility of video. His success without video. The list goes on and on. Executives: New York -Norm Berkowitz, Don Frost (212-764-7356); Los Account has been through supreme talent, musicianship and broad ap- Angeles- Christine Matuchek (213- 859 -5316); Nashville -John McCartney, If we start treating video like a necessity instead of a tool, we'll peal. His music, along with that of other successful acts like Southern Manager (615- 748 -8145); Classified Advertising Manager -Jeff Serrette limit ourselves to only those new artists whose music can com- Prince, Huey Lewis & the News, the Police and ZZ Top, is strik- (N.Y.) (212 -764 -7388). fortably fit into a video presentation. How many of the super- International Sales: Australia-Geoff Waller & Assoc., 102 Glover St., Cremore, ing a responsive chord in the ears of millions of record- buying stars of yesterday, who built the record business into what it is Sydney, NSW 2090, 011-909-188, Telex: AA27905; Canada: Frank Daller, 48 York- Americans. today, would be denied contracts in 1984 because of a perceived ville Ave., Toronto M4W IL4, 416 -964 -1885; France: Ann -Marie Hounsfield, 5 Rue Lets remember that "Thriller" sold 35 million records, not du Commandant, Pilot 92522 Neuilly, Cedex 1 -738 -4178; Italy: Germano Ruscitto, "lack of viability" as video artists? Hugh Nishikawa, Utsunomiya Bldg., 19- videos. Pizzale Loreto 9, Milan, 28 -29 -158; Japan: Mr. Lyons' positions are clearly dangerous if they are accept- 16 Jingumae, 6- Chome, Shibuya -ku, Tokyo 150 03- 498 -4641 Telex: 781- 25735; A lot of people, like Steve Lyons, have forgotten this. Many, Mexico and Latin America: call New York office, (212) 764 -7356; New Zealand: like him, are in business to forget it. Video isn't a destination. It's ed without question. The imbalance of his judgment becomes all Mike Bailey, F.J. Associates, P.O. Box 1367, Wellington, 723745; Spain: Rafael Re- a vehicle. It's a very effective method of getting the real prod- the more apparent with his advocation that we pre-fab--his vert, General Manager, c/o Radio Madrid 232 -8000, 231-8319; United Kingdom: uct -the music-to the public in a palatable way. word was "invent" -acts that "might satisfy a certain need of Patrick Campbell, European Advertising Sales Manager, 7 Carnaby St., London That's where Mr. Lyons' analogies fall short. When silent the American public," like Menudo and the Monkees. (He for- W1V1PG 439 -9411 Telex: 851 -262100; West Germany: Hans -Moritz v. Frankenberg, got to mention the Partridge Family.). Muller & Von Frankenberg, Uberseering 25, 2000 Hamburg 60, 040/631 4299 -631 movies became talkies, nothing really changed. It just got better. 37 71; Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Holland, Luxemborg, Norway, Portugal, What was delivered at the start was only half, like a play in It's time, contrary to his claims, "for artists, producers, labels, So. Africa, Sweden: contact, Patrick Campbell, London office; Austria, Switzerland: which nobody spoke and someone held up cards. Technology managers, promotion people, directors, choreographers, costum- contact West German office. made it possible to deliver the rest of the performance, that's all. ers, set designers, distributors, home video companies, store Divisional Manager. Don O'Dell (N.Y.); Circulation Manager: Donna De Witt (N.Y.); Otherwise, the theatre, the seats, the tickets, even the popcorn, owners -anyone with a stake in our industry-" to remember Managing Director /International Operations: Mike Hennessey (London); License & remained the same. that distinctive, inspired and individual artistry was at the heart Permissions Manager. Georgina Ellen Challis (N.Y.). When mono went to stereo, nothing really changed. It just got of their earliest successes. BILLBOARD PUBLICATIONS, INC. better. The experience of "playing records" stayed the same. It's time to throw out the buzzword "video," and call it what Chairman And President W.D. Littleford. Executive Vice Presidents: Gerald S. Mono records could be played on stereo equipment, and stereo Patrick Keleher. Vice Presidents: William H. Evans Jr., it is: record promotion. And speaking of this, it's time to put peo- Hobbs, Jules Perel, records, while you couldn't appreciate them, could be played on Treasurer; Lee Zhito, Billboard Operations; John B. Babcock, Product Develop- ple like Lyons back where they belong: in promotion, not artist mono equipment. The forms remained comfortingly familiar. ment; Mary C. McGoldrick, development. Personnel; Ann Haire, Circula- You still have to lift a swing arm with a needle and place it on the SERVICE This is still, thank God, the musk business. tion; Secretary: Ernest Lorch. SUBSCRIBER track you want to hear. Billboard, P.O. Box 1413 Corporate Managers: Marie R. But with music, nothing is missing. There is no void for video Gombert, Corporate Produc- Riverton, N.J. 08077 Ricky Tripp is a singer/songwriter from Little Rock who is also (609) 786 -1669 to fill, other than to give the listener something to watch while tion. leader of the Tripp Brothers Band, a currently unsigned act. the song plays. And, it must be noted, adding a visual image to MPA fABP Articles and letters appearing on this page serve as a forum for the expression of views of general interest. Contributions Vol. 96 No. 35. should be submitted to Is Horowitz, Commentary Editor, Billboard, 1515 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10036. i www.americanradiohistory.com ANE wt_íiT

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www.americanradiohistory.com 12 Radio Bobby Rich Back In San Diego PD Returns To B-100, Sees No Change In AC Format SAN DIEGO - "I've been to the Palmer and I first talked, it was so- the station's history, we've attained library, the Chamber of Commerce; cial, and when it got down to busi- strong, consistent adult numbers, and I've been out on the streets. I'm treat- ness, Paul made it clear that AC was at this point I'm looking at a couple ing this market just like somewhere where B-100 was going to stay. We of things that are promising." I've never been," says B -100's new had long philosophical discussions "I've been gone for over six years," PD, Bobby Rich. Feelings of deja vu about the direction of the station, and notes Rich, who has just announced accompany that statement, as it was I wouldn't have taken this job if I the re -hiring of one member of his Rich almost a decade ago who en- didn't feel comfortable with his original B -100 airstaff, Gary Kelley. tered San Diego as PD of top 40 sta- approach. Kelley, who has been across town at tion B -100 (KFMB -FM), taking the "My goal in programming any sta- KLZZ, replaces Danny Wilde, an- station to its highest ratings -No. 1 tion," he continues, "is to make it other Rich original, who exits to at- 12 plus- before exiting for New fun-fun to listen to and fun to work tend medical school. York's 99X (WXLO). for. That's my first priority. "A lot has changed, but a lot is the "B -100 was the biggest success of "B -100 is not a station in trouble. same. I've seen a lot of familiar faces at the station, but you don't just go my career," says Rich, who has also It is in much better shape than the SQUEEZE PLAY -Shalamar's Howard Hewett, left, and Micki Free, right, back and do the same things. I've programmed Los Angeles' KHTZ vast majority of outlets. It has contin- express a little hostility towards "Live From The Record Plant's" new host been gone long enough that this is a and, most recently, Cox's WWSH in ued to be very successful. It's the No. Lou Simon of KKHR Los Angeles. The group members obviously had new situation." Philadelphia. "It took me three years 1 AC out of six in the market (also in hopes of meeting the show's former host, Jo Interrante. to bring the station to No. 1 with the format are KBZT, KIFM, ROLLYE BORNSTEIN over an eight share. I anticipate that KYXY, KLZZ and B-100's AM this time it may be a little harder to counterpart, KFMB -AM). There is duplicate that, but I have a goal to no need to even consider a format shoot for. change. Glen McCartney has done Vox Jox "My plan, simply, is to keep the an exceptional job." station AC and make it better. A lot McCartney first joined the station of people in the business, and possi- in 1975, hired by Rich as an air per- Bickel Back In Action At WGSP in town, sonality. He was named program di- bly some of my competitors By ROLLYE BORNSTEIN Thoughts of Chicago personality the WKDA sales department, leav- will say, `Well, that means B -100 is rector in 1980, replacing Rich's ini- Murphy In The Morning leaving that ing Nashville to manage WIQI Philly 40, because that's all he tial successor, C.C. McCartney (of going top Andy Bickel is back in direct com- time slot on NBC's WKQX have from 1976 -80, returning to 'KDA really won't be the Kansas City -based MJM Research). does,' but that bat. For the past two years, Andy been abated with the word that the and later the management of Mur- It was Glen who oversaw the sta- - case. who left WBT Charlotte in January jock has signed a three -year, freesboro's WGNS, until his Mid I decided to return to San tion's successful switch to AC. Now "When of '82 after a decade in the PD slot $350,000 -a -year pact, up considera- America appointment in '83. This go- ago, I wasn't exiting, McCartney notes, "I'm - Diego two months has been consulting several Southeast bly from his former reported 'round, he'll serve as senior vice pres- returning to program- proud of what we've accomplished. thinking about outlets, including Capitol's WLVV $125,000 a year ... For a while, ru- ident in charge of acquisitions and Paul We've reached the highest cume in ming B -100. When (VP /GM) Charlotte, WRNL/WRXL Rich- mor had Murph possibly going to sales development for Phoenix Com- mond and WRAL Raleigh, as well as ABC's newest entry in the Dallas munications, owner of Nashville's ur- Heavner's WZZU Ready Cox's WSOC-AM Charlotte. Prefer - market, KIXK. But alas, the an- ban WVOL/WQQT, where Clarence ing a hands -on position, Andy has nouncement's been made, and Jim Kilcrease remains as VP /GM. accepted the general managership of Zippo and his morning partner Deb- From the land of sales come these For Raleigh Top 40 Debut Charlotte's beach and oldies outlet, bie Summers are the chosen duo. Just announcements: Paul Anovick, GSM AM daytimer WGSP. He's also lookin time, too. Seems Zippo, who re- of Katz's WFTQ -AM Worcester, RALEIGH - "The market is Jorgenson says. "But our music pro- ing for a new morning man, so if signed his WZKS (Kiss, the former Mass., trucks south in that post to about to be in a state of dramatic up- gramming will come from Raleigh you're interested, give him a holler at WKOS licensed to Murfreesboro) the company's newest acquisition, Y- heaval," says Jim Heavner of this [some 50 miles away]. When we roll (704) 375 -1310 or send him a tape at morning show for an undisclosed ma- 106 (country- formatted WYAY, licity's radio scene. "Everything is it out later this week it will be the WGSP, 219 East Blvd., Charlotte, jor market, wasn't too sure about the censed to Gainesville) ... Now that changing." most heavily researched and techni- N.C. 28203. locale himself. KHJ and KRTH Los Angeles have Illustrating that point is the fact cally advanced station in the state." Over in Raleigh, Dick deButts is First agreeing to join Century's again established sales departments, that among several personnel switch- Vast preliminary work has been con- the new VP /GM at Capitol's KMEL, where GM Rick Lee set the Jeff Peck returns to the RKO AM es, format changes and icreased com- ducted by the Seattle -based Research WRAL. A former WKIX account wheels into motion, arming the sales outlet, becoming GSM for KW, petition, Raleigh is getting not one, Group. exec, deButts has spent several years team with reams of info on the per- where he worked as LSM and nation- but two new facilities, both debuting "It's been a goal of this company managing Texas outlets, including sonality, Zippo meanwhile was up in al sales manager for several years be- on Labor Day weekend, and both to have a high- powered regional FM KNIN Wichita Falls and KBFM New York and Boston negotiating fore joining San Diego's KOGO/ targeting the 18-34 demographic. serving the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel McAllen/Brownsville. Just prior to with CBS for the morning slot on KPRI as GM. Most recently he's Carl Venters' WRDU (Billboard, Hill area for several years," he con- hitting Raleigh, where he fills the va- Rick Peters' WHTT Boston. A been managing Long Beach's July 28, Aug. 25) is expected to ap- tinues. "Consequently we're making cancy created by Bud Coggins' de- handshake deal was apparently KNAC, where GSM Nicki Randolph proach the target audience from an sure that everything is done right, parture earlier this year, deButts struck, with Peters expecting the is acting GM. "adult AOR" direction, in part fill- that everything is the highest quality spent a quick minute at Capitol's jock's arrival last Sunday evening. WLYK Cincy continues to round ing the void which will be left by possible, and because of all the excite- WLVV Charlotte, which has just Promos were cut and running, a pub- out its staff with the addition of GSM WQDR's switch to country. ment we've generated, we've been been sold to Capitol. In English, licity campaign was put into motion, Bill Clair. Clair, who formerly sold Heavner's WZZU (currently able to attract some good people. that's Jim Goodmon's Capitol selling and a few hours before Zippo was for Columbus' WRFD and WCOL, WBAG, licensed to Burlington) will to arrive at his Boston hotel, has spent the last several years in out- "The fact that the market's been WDRV/WLW Statesville/Char- slated engage in head -to-head competition Capitol for $4 Peters apparently got a call explain- door advertising. turned upside down with changes put lotte to Ken Johnson's with G -105 (top 40 WDCG), according the change in plans. Of course, at a lot of good recognizable people out million. * * * ing to Peter Jorgenson, senior VP of Back in Raleigh, longtime WAEV this writing, he's not actually on the looking for work, so we'll be starting radio for Heavner's chain, which in- yet at KIXK, so who knows? From WWKX to WKXX (try to with many familiar names." The cur- Savannah PD J.D. North leaves the air cludes Chapel Hill's WCHL as well outlet to write home to mother about that rent lineup includes PD Gary Dick- Butch Guest contemporary * * * as WBAG -FM and WQRB-AM, also WYYD opera- change) goes Michael St. John. The son, who for the past year has been join Bernie Mann's as licensed to Burlington. Meanwhile, back at KMEL, things six -year KX 104 Nashville (WWKX) working on the station's debut from tions manager. change in call letters and for- have turned out for the best. Nick programming vet now graces the PD The WBAG's Burlington studios, teamed * * * mat direction is being accompanied Bazoo's lineup is in place, with Mark chair at Birmingham's KXX 106 up with his former morning partner If you're looking for á solid, stable, by relocation of the tower, transmit- McKay who was slated to do after- (WKXX), where he'll also serve as Nola Roeper (the duo had woked at talented programmer, take down this ter and studios for the top 40 outlet, noons, in the morning slot and How- programming counsultant for Sun - Lexington, Ky's AOR outlet WKQQ number: (503) 246 -2298. That will slated to debut as "94 Z" on Friday ard Hoffman in afternoons. Locals Group (the old Mooney chain recent- for four years) for a group morning get you Bill Ford, who has just exited (31). "The new transmitter is located make up the remainder of the day, in- ly bought by Cousin Brucie). offering which also features former the KEX Portland PD slot (KNUS on Hogback Mountain (on the Or- cluding former KFRC personality Longtime Cleveland country WQDR newsperson Maria Mills Denver's Carl Gardner will be arriv- ange Chatham county line)," says Sue Hall, Greg Roberts and John broadcaster Ron Jones is back is ac- handling that function and Woody ing in that capacity next week). Ford, Heavner, "and the tower at 1,780 feet McCray from KITS, KBLX's Alicia tion as operations manager for Durham, voice of UNC Tarheel play - who's been with KEX for the past 18 is in Southern Orange County. We've Torres and Mark Todd from Santa WMC -AM. He fills Les Acree's for- by -play, handling morning sports. months, comes more than highly rec- it so that we'll be able to Clara's KWSS. mer shoes, now that Acree is across constructed ommended. His previous PD stints Heavner adds that The rest of the day is rounded out In Miami, now that Don Cox is in town with Craig Scott at WGKX .. carry tenants." have included Golden West's WCXI space is available for one tv and two by local personalities Peter Deloro the morning slot on I -95, former For the fourth time in twice as many and Rich McTigue, with an after- Detroit and Viacom's WKHK New WINZ -FM personality Jo Weitz months, KATT Oklahoma City an- radio stations. York. "The signal just smothers Ra- noon personality yet to be an- (The Madam) is examining several nounces a new PD. This time it's MD leigh," says Jorgenson of the Burling- nounced. WBAG's Paul Franklin * * * different offers while she does week- Pat Welsh who takes over the reigns ton station -which, like smilarly li- will be doing nights, with WQDR's The new PD is set at Harvey ends across town at Y -100 (WHYI), at the AOR outlet, where Tom Evans censed WPCM, will now target the Jo Leigh on overnights. While the Pearlman's "Magic" (Infinity's old- where she can be reached. has just resigned. larger market. But unlike country- lineup smacks of AOR experience, ies outlet, WJMK, formerly Plough's Exiting the Quad Cities is John H. KAAY Little Rock PD Rick formatted WPCM, which has main- Jorgenson notes, "We're defmitely WJEZ) in Chicago. Getting the nod Haggard Jr., who leaves his VP /GM McGee segues to San Antonio as PD tained its studios and base of opera- going to be a top 40 station. We've re- is 11 -year Windy City programming gig at Mid America's WMRZ/ of Jack Roth's KTTY, filling the va- tions in Burlington, WZZU has just cruited this group because they also vet Gary Price, whose background KRVR Davenport ('MRZ has re- cancy created by Kid Curry's resig- completed construction on new stu- have a good top 40 background. includes two years as PD of Super cently been sold to Sconnix, which nation ... Upped to PD at Atlanta's dios located on Raleigh's Blue Ridge "We've committed the dollars and CFL, three and a half years program- has just announced plans to acquire WPLO is news anchor David Loyd Road. manpower to the station, and one ming WMET (which Pearlman man- Boston's WBOS for $6.8 mil) to re- ... From assistant PD to PD goes his "Since Burlington is our city of li- thing I can tell you is that it will be aged), and most recently a five -year turn to the Music City, where WYDD Pittsburgh's Michael were heard as a WKDA McQueen, as Kelly exits that cense, we'll keep those studios in op- the most heavily promoted station stint as assistant PD/MD and after- dulcet tones Dar he moved into 17) eration for news and public affairs," this market has seen." noon personality at WCLR. jock in 1970. In '73, post (Continued on page www.americanradiohistory.com ON THE WESTWOOD ONE RADIO NETWORK

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www.americanradiohistory.com 14 Radio $7.7 MIL FOR SAN DIEGO COMBO NDING Jefferson Pilot Buys KSON Ads Come To Gavin Report By THOMAS K. ARNOLD into the market, which KSON -AM cal facility; in the last 14 months we SAN FRANCISCO -For the first time in its 26-year history, sweep- had previously dominated as a mo- spent over a half a million dollars in ing changes -including the acceptance of advertising-have come to one SAN DIEGO - Veteran local nopoly-KSON's FM sister went various technical improvements of of the industry's most respected tip sheets, The Gavin Report, based here. broadcaster Dan McKinnon has sold country as well in August, 1981. Pre- the plant." "We're expanding the report to an average of 40 pages (from its cur- country radio stations KSON -AM- vious formats included AOR and Jefferson Pilot's radio division, rent 27)," explains Gavin top 40 editor and KFRC personality Dave Sho- FM to Jefferson Pilot Broadcasting easy listening. headed by Wally Jorgenson, current- lin, who, along with a group of employees, purchased the paper from of Charlotte, N.C. for $7.7 million, it Since then, Nelson says, the two ly owns only one other country out- founder Bill Gavin last year. was announced late last week. country combos have been neck and let, Denver's highly successful "We'll include more features, editorials, interviews and articles," says McKinnon, appointed by Presi- neck for a total Arbitron share of less KYGO. Other holdings include Sholin, adding that the changes necessitated a revised policy toward the dent Reagan to head the Civil Aero- than 10, and each side has been pre- WBT/WBCY, the company's flag- acceptance of advertising, which was previously forbidden. "We wanted nautics Board (CAB) in 1981, had dicting that the other will soon drop, ship combo in Charlotte; WBIG to grow and give our subscribers more information for their money." owned the two properties since Feb- out since "it's plain that San Diego Greensboro, N.C., WQXI -AM-FM In addition to the aforementioned changes, chart analysis will expand ruary, 1962. According to Don Nel- cannot support four country stations Atlanta, WGBS/WLYF Miami and to encompass all music formats. Other than a major hike in subscription son, the combo's general manager, anymore." However, Nelson adds, KIMN Denver. The KSON purchase prices, advertising provided the only viable financial solution. McKinnon decided to sell the two "Jefferson Pilot's purchase not only marks the company's first West To that end, marketing consultants Bob and Lou Galliani have been stations because his position in reaffirms the previous owner's com- Coast acquisition. signed to represent the report, now located at I Hallidie Plaza, Suite 725, Washington precluded him from be- mitment to remain country, but will San Francisco 94102. Also recently hired is the sheet's first art director, ing directly involved in the stations' hopefully lead back to its previous Dodie Shoemaker. The new design begins with this week's issue. operation. dominant position. Gary King Ready KSON -AM went country in Sep- "Over the last three years, we have tember 1963, making it one of the been doing the best we can with lim- To Help `Classy New Public Station Ready first full -time country music stations ited financial resources," says Nel- in the nation, according to Nelson. In son, who hopes to remain with the the wake of the urban cowboy two stations he has headed since WCLS Detroit For Debut In Cleveland craze -and the entry of two new 1981. "And the first priority for us DETROIT -"This is the first time CLEVELAND -While some may setup: "William B. (Brad) Norris is country stations, KCBQ- AM -FM, has been the rebuilding of the physi- in a number of years that the very argue that it never existed, public ra- the chairman of the board of trustees. solid ACs, along the lines of Greater dio is on its way back here. WCPN is The group was formed as Cleveland Media's WMJC, Metromedia's slated to debut Sept. 8 in the 90.3 dial Public Radio in 1976 (prior to WOMC and Josephson's WNIC, will position formerly occupied by WBOE's sign -off), and their goal was get a run for their money," says Gary WBOE, a largely instructional public to bring public radio to Cleveland. [Mosk Added Records] King, newly appointed assistant pro- outlet which went dark in the fall of "They tried to get their own fre- gram director and afternoon drive `78 due to repeated financial quency, then tried to purchase an ex- The week's five most added singles at personality at similarly formatted difficulties. isting outlet, and then WBOE went Billboard's reporting stations in each of four formats WCLS here. This time around, the 50 kw outlet off the air." "There's been a commitment to of Billboard's of Billboard's will feature a blend of 45% jazz and At that time, the Cleveland Public # # this product that has not been seen in stations stations 55% news and public affairs, accord- Library was also interested in the li- many years in this market," he con- adding record now reporting ing to the station's director of devel- cense. But Cleveland Public Radio tinues. "WCLS will be a serious Title, Artist, Label this week record opment, marketing and promotion, got the go-ahead from the FCC in contender." Lynne Joy Rogers. Rogers, a former 1982. WCLS, formerly WABX, was ac- HOT 100 GM of one -time jazz outlet WABQ "The Cleveland Public Library Bob Liggett from Century (184 Stations) quired by here, will also serve as the station's placed three members on the board," Broadcasting last year. The station music director. notes Rogers. "The board of educa- 1 "Swept Away," Diana Ross, RCA 56 57 adopted the "Class" format (done in- Kicking off the new sound will be a tion has one member, Cuyahoga 2 "Some Guys Have All The Luck," house) last January, and solidified celebration at the Cleveland Center, Community College has three, and Rod Stewart, Warner Bros. 53 103 that stance by hiring former. Fair- where the studios will be located. they were added to the already exist- banks Broadcasting PD Bob Christy, Open to the public as a fundraising ing 24 member board," bringing the 3 "Lucky Star," Madonna, Sire 43 133 whose credits include working with event, "The Big Turn On," as the total to 31. 4 "On The Dark Side," John Cafferty consultant George Johns as PD of evening is being billed, will feature Additionally, the station, which is & the Beaver Brown Band, Scotti Boston's WVBF and Indianapolis' local entertainers as well as National managed by former WERE opera- Brothers 37 68 WIBC/WNAP, as well as program- Public Radio president Douglas Ben- tions manager/PD /afternoon host ming Boston's WHDH. Mel Torme, Leonard Will, is guided by a 26- 5 "Strut," Sheena Easton, EMI nett and special guest "We're really building a new sta- board, drawn from America 37 65 who will perform at 10 p.m. as the member advisory tion," says King, who most recently station makes its on -air debut. the five- county area, which directly was assistant PD and midday person- directors as to BLACK "He'll be folowed by Chris Co- advises the board of ality on Gannett's WCZY across lombi," say Rogers, "who will regu- the station's performance in serving (94 Stta ns) town. Prior programming stints for larly do the 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. shift." the needs of the community. 1 "Swept Away," Diana Ross, RCA 62 63 the former WAKY Louisville per- Colombi is known here as a jazz his- sonality include PD of Storz's 2 "I Just Called To Say I Love You," torian from his column in the Cleve- KXOK St. Louis and operations Bongarten New Stevie Wonder, Motown 30 79 land Plain Dealer, his professorship manager for Baton Rouge's WJBO/ at Cleveland State and his most re- 3 "The Medicine Song," Stephanie WFMF. cent air shift on classical- formatted NBC President Mills, Casablanca 23 59 "We've just hired Magic Christian WCLV. Other music personalities in- NEW YORK -Randall D. (Ran- 4 "You're My Choice Tonight (Choose to do mornings," notes King. Chris- clude former WDMT staffer Mike dy) Bongarten, vice president and tian, also a Fairbanks veteran, most Me)," Teddy Pendergrass, Asylum 22 29 Love from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Jen- general manager of WNBC -AM recently at Chuck did afternoons nifer Stevens from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. here, has been elevated to the presi- 5 "Crushed," Controllers, MCA 21 26 Knapp's KSTP -FM (KS-95), where Billed as "Jazz From The North dency of NBC Radio. Bongarten re- longtime personality Dan Donovan is COUNTRY Coast," the music segments will be places Michael Eskridge, who is now said to be returning after a brief stint informa- division vice president and general (125 Stations) interspersed with news and at WFIL, where he worked in the tion proramming from both NPR manager of Home Information Sys- 1 "Your Heart's Not In It," Janie `60s. and American Public Radio, as well tems for RCA, parent company of Fricke, Columbia 43 43 "It's ironic," says King, "that over as local originations. "Eventually, we NBC. 10 years ago when Bob was in Baton 2 "Maggie's Dream," Don Williams, hope to uplink our own shows and No decision has been reached yet Rouge I almost went to work for him MCA 42 43 distribute programming from Cleve- as to who will on Bongarten's vacat- then. Instead, I took Johnny Ran- land," says Rogers, "and we're look- ed post. But an NBC spokesperson 3 "Prisoner On The Highway," Ronnie dolph's offer at WAKY. I would ing at doing live jazz broadcasts as confirms that the decision will be Milsap, RCA 38 40 have never thought the opportunity well." made shortly. would come up again." 4 "Too Good To Stop Now," Mickey She describes the station's unique Bongarten took over as VP /GM at Gilley, Epic 38 39 WNBC in July, 1983. Prior to that he Outlet Names Chairs had served in various capacities at 5 "Radio Land," Michael Martin re: ACTION! GE Broadcasting, including VP/ Murphey, Liberty 35 66 To Replace Rakovan radio. That's what you'll get NEW YORK Joseph Chairs A graduate of Oberlin College and ADULT CONTEMPORARY - now heads Outlet Broadcasting's ra- Columbia Univ., Bontarten began his (84 Stations) when you advertise in dio division, replacing Dick Rako- career at GE in June, 1973, as assis- 1 "In The Name Of Love," Ralph ACTIONMART van, who was dismissed Aug. 14. Fe- tant business manager of WGY/ MacDonald with Bill Withers, lix Oziemblewski, formerly of WGFM Schenectady, WJIB -FM Polydor 19 35 Metromedia and Group W, fills Boston (subsequently purchased by Chairs' previous NBC) and WRGB -TV Schenectady. 2 "I Just Called To Say I Love You," position of VP/business affairs. In October, 1974, he was named Stevie Wonder, Motown 17 63 manager of marketing, research and the Billboard Classified. Outlet Broadcasting, which was 3 "There Goes My Baby," Donna bought by Rockefeller Center Inc. on planning for WGY/WGFM and Call toll free Summer, Geffen 11 99 (800) 223- Feb. 1, encompasses radio stations WRGB -TV. From 1976 -78, Bongar- 4 "Hard Habit To Break," Chicago, 7524, NY residents dial KIQQ Los Angeles, WTOP/WTKS ten served as sales manager for the He became Full Moon/Warner Bros. 8 56 (212) 764 -7388. Washington/Bethesda and WQRS Schenectady properties. Detroit, as well as four television VP /radio in 1981. 5 "Drive," Cars, Elektra 6 70 stations. MOIRA McCORMICK www.americanradiohistory.com 15 Billboard. Sinales Alo Action.

Based on station playlists through Tuesday NeNITYmeo (8/21 /84) Mess WLS- AM /FM- Chicago EVERLY BROTHERS-Wings 01 A Nightingale (Dave Denver -P.D.) PRINCE AND THE REVOLUTION-Let's Go Crazy KEY ADD -ONS -the two key records added at the stations listed as deter- TOP ADD ONS - NATIONAL Y -100 (WHYI)- Miami /Ft. JERMAINE JACKSON-Dynamite mined by station personnel. ' Lauderdale at the listed as determined by station DIANA R I wept 'way *ADD-ONS -All records added stations (Robert W. Walker -P.D.) Q -102 (WKRQ)- Cincinnati BARRY GIBB Shine (MCA) -Shine RICK SPRINGFIELD-Bop Td You Drop (Ji. Fes -P.D.) ROD STEWART -Some Guys Have All The Luck (Warner Bros.) DIANA ROSS -Swept Away CHICAGO -Hard Habit To Break SHEENA EASTON -Strut BANANARAMA-Cruel Summer WSPK- Poughkeepsie (EMI- America) SHEENA EASTON -Strut JOHN CAFFERTY AND THE BEAVER BROWN THE POINTER SISTERS -I'm So Excited (Chris Leide-P.D.) BAND-On The Dark Side Northeast Region STEVIE WONDER -I lust Called To Say I Love You JOYCE KENNEDY A JEFFREY OSBORNE -The Last BARRY GIBB -Shine Shine BILLY IDOL -Flesh For Fantasy FM -108 (WDMT) -Cleveland Time I Made Love JOHN CAFFERTY AND THE BEAVER BROWN SHEENA EASTON -Strut TOP ADD ONS WISE-Asheville BARRY GIBB-Shine Shine (Jeffrey B. Kelly -P.D.) BROWN BAND-On The Dark Side JOHN CAFFERTY AND THE BEAVER (John Stevens-P.D.) WATER FRONT HOME -Hulkamania THOMPSON TWINS -You Take Me Up BAND-On The Dark Side BARRY GIBB-Shine Shine (MCA) w DIANA ROSS -Swept Away DAVID LASLEY-Don't Smile At Me I Already Know Take Me Up SHEENA EASTON -Strut THOMPSON TWINS -You STEPHEN STILLS- Stranger DIANA ROSS -Swept Away MADONNA-Lucky Star (Sire) WKZQ -FM- Myrtle Beach ROD STEWART -Some Guys Have All The Luck (Chris Whams-P.D.) TEDDY PENDERGRASS-You re My Choice Tonight THE FIXX -Are We Ourselves (MCA) Take Me Up WPRO -FM- Providence WCAU-FM-Philadelphia THOMPSON TWINS -You ROD STEWART-Some Guys Have All The Luck (Choose Me) SHEENA EASTON -Strut (EMI -America) (Te. Cuddy -P.D.) (Scott Walker -P.D.) BARRY GIBB -Shine Shine MADONNA -lucky Star JANET JACKSON-Don't Stand Another Chance A KURTIS BARRY GIBB -Shine Shine COYOTE SISTERS- Straight From The Heart (Into EVENLY BROTHERS -Wings Of Nightingale THOMPSON TWINS -You Take Me Up BLOW-8 Million Stories MADONNA -Lucky Star Your Life) JOHN CAFFERTY AND THE BEAVER BROWN AFRICA BAMBAATTAA A THE GODFATHER OF THOMPSON TWINS -You Take Me Up THOMPSON TWINS -You Take Me Up BAND-On The Dark Side SOUL JAM -Unity THE FIXX -Are We Ourselves DIANA ROSS -Swept Away MIKE POST-The A Team WNVZ-Norfolk JONZUN CREW-Time Is Running Out JOYCE KENNEDY A JEFFREY OSBORNE -The Last BARRY GIBB -Shine Shine (Jett Morgan -P.D.) Me WFLY -Albany Time I Made Love BONNIE POINTER -Your Touch 94 -Q (WQXI -FM)- Atlanta BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN-Coven WGCL -Cleveland BILLY SATELLITE- Satisfy Me ROMEO VOID -A Girl In Trouble DONNA SUMMER -There Goes My Baby (Peter Clark -P.D.) (Jim Morrison-P.D.) RICK JAMES -17 (Bob Travis- -P.D.) RICK SPRINGFIELD You Drop -Bop Tit BILLY OCEAN- Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Shine SPANDAU BALLET-Only When You Leave BARRY GIBB -Shine NAKED EYES- (What) In The Name Of love WMJQ -Rochester WUSL -Philadelphia Run) TWINS -You Take Me Up TWISTED SISTER-Were Not Gonna Take It THOMPSON For Fantasy BILLY IDOL-Flesh (Jay Stevens -P.D.) (Jeff Wyatt-P.D.) BARRY GIBB On The -Shine Shine JACKSONS- Torture BILLY OCEAN- Caribbean Queen (No More Love JOHN CAFFERTY AND THE BEAVER BROWN BILLY IDOL-Flesh For Fantasy PRINCE AND THE REVOLUTION -Let's Go Crazy DIANA ROSS-Swept Away Run) BAND-On The Dark Side JEFFERSON STARSPHIP -Laying It On The Line DEBARGE-A Dream LAURA BRANIGAN -The Lucky One ELVIS COSTELLO AND THE ATTRACTIONS -The Only BARRY GIBB-Shine Shine CHICAGO -Hard Habit To Break DIANA ROSS -Swept Away WBJW- Orlando Flame In Town ARTHUR BAKER-Breaker's Revenge V-103 (WVEE) -Atlanta (Gary Mitchell -P.D.) BILLY IDOL-Flesh For Fantasy ALFONSO RIBEIRODance Baby WIGY -Bath WPXY -FM- Rochester SHEILA E. The Glamorous Life ( Scotti Andrews-P.D.) (Scott Babbles -P.D.) JULIO IGLESIAS AND DIANA ROSS -All Of You (Tom Mitchell -P.D.) BANANARAMA-Cruel Summer 92 -X (WXGT) -Columbus DONNA SUMMER -There Goes My Baby SHEILA E. -The Glamorous Life B -94 (WBZZ) -Pittsburgh NIGHT RANGER-When You Close Your Eyes w HERBIE HANCOCK- Hardrock (Adam Cook -P.D.) STEVIE WONDER -I lust Called To Say I Love You BARRY GIBB -Shine Shine Zapoleon -P.D.) (Guy JANET JACKSON -Don't Stand Another Chance ROD STEWART-Some Guys Have All The Luck DIANA ROSS -Swept Away SHEENA EASTON-Strut DR. JECKYLL AND MR. HYDE -Fast Life STEPHEN STILLS- Stranger WRVQ -Richmond WRCK BANANARAMA-Cruel Summer JONZUN CREW-Time Is Running Out NEIL DIAMOND -Turn Around -Utica (Bob Lewis -P.D.) THE FIXX -Are We Ourselves MADONNA -Lucky Star WNCI -Columbus ROMEO VOID -A Girl In Trouble (Jim Riets -P.D.) BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN -Cover Me Girl Now PETER WOLF- Lights Out (Harry Valentine -P.D.) EVERLY BROTHERS-Wings Of A Nightingale HONEYMOON SUITE -New RICK JAMES-17 Away CHEQUERED PAST -How Much Is Too Much WHTX- Pittsburgh DIANA ROSS -Swept CYNDI LAUPER -She Bop BARRY GIBB -Shine Shine STEVIE WONDER-I lust Called To Say I Love You Anywhere With You w SHEILA E. The Glamorous Lite RUBBER RODEO- (Todd Chase -P.D.) EURYTHMICS-Right By Your Side BANANARAMA -Cruel Summer BARRY GIBB -Shine Shine STEVIE WONDER -I Just Called To Say I Love You Z -93 (WZGC)-Atlanta LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM-Go Insane WHIT- Boston XAVION -Eat Your Heart Out Star NEIL DIAMOND -Turn Around MADONNA -Lucky (Chris Thomas -P.D.) MADONNA -Lucky Star (Rick Peters -P.D.) (tab) You Close Your Eyes BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN -Cover Me NIGHT RANGER-When TWISTED SISTER-We're Not Gonna Take It THE POINTER SISTERS -I'm So Excited JOHN CAFFERTY AND THE BEAVER BROWN DONNA SUMMER -There Goes My Baby CHICAGO -Hard Habit To Break DIANA ROSS-Swept Away BAND-0n The Dark Side BARRY GIBB -Shine Shine NAKED EYES- (What) In The Name Of Love JOYCE KENNEDY A JEFFREY OSBORNE -The Last WXLK- Roanoke WCZY- Detroit MADONNA-Lucky Star WPST- Trenton Time I Made Love Mid- Atlantic Region (Tom Taylor -P.D.) (Russ Brown- P.D..) (Lee Douglas -P.D.) ROMEO VOID -A Girl In Trouble WXKS -Boston DIANA ROSS -Swept Away JOYCE KENNEDY A JEFFREY OSBORNE-The last DENIECE WILLIAMS-Next Love TOP ADD ONS ROD STEWART-Some Guys Have All The Luck Time I Made love RICK SPRINGFIELD -Bop Til You Drop (Sonny Joe White -P.D.) EVERLY BROTHERS -Wings 01 A Nightingale WBBQ -FM-Augusta TWISTED SISTER-We're Not Gonna Take It LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM-Go Insane A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS -The More You Live, The JEFFREY OSBORNE -The Last A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS -The More You The LAURA BRANIGAN -The Lucky One JOYCE KENNEDY U (Harley Drew-PA.) Live, More You Love DIANA ROSS -Swept Away (RCA) Time I Made Love More You Love ROD STEWART -Some Guys Have All The Luck BARRY GIBB-Shine Shine We Ourselves THE FIXX -Are ROD STEWART -Some Guys Have All The Luck NAKED EIES-(What( In The Name 01 Love DONNA SUMMER -There Goes My Baby THE FIXX-Are We Ourselves DIANA ROSS -Swept Away ROMEO VOID -A Girl In Trouble JACKSONS- Tature (Warner Bros.) ROMEO VOID -A Girt In Trouble EVELYN THOMAS -High Energy THOMPSON TWINS Take Me Up (Arista) Q -107 (WRQX) -Washington THOMPSON TWINS -You Take Me Up BARRY GIBB -Shine Shine -You WDRQ -Detroit (Alan Burns -P.O.) EVERLY BROTHERS-Wings 01 A Nightingale SHEENA EASTON-Strut SHEENA EASTON -Strut (EMI -America) WZAT- Savannah (Tony Gray -P.O.) BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN -Cover Me MTUME -You, Me And He (Ray Williams -P.D.) DIANA ROSS-Swept Away THE POINTER SISTERS -I'm So Excited WSSX -Charleston JOHN GAFFER-1Y AND THE BEAVER BROWN STEVIE WONDER -I lust Called To Say I Love You WBEN -FM- Buffalo (Brian Philips -P.0.) BAND-On The Dark Side DENIECE WIWAMS -Neat Love WASH -Washington D.C. EVERLY BROTHERS -Wings Of A Nightingale PATRICE RUSHEN-Gel Off (You Fascinate Me) (Bob Weed -P.O.) SHEENA EASTON -Strut (Bill Tanner-P.O.) ROO STEWART -Some Guys Have All The Luck WHODINI- Friends BARRY GIBB-Shine Shine BILLY OCEAN -Caribbean Queen (No More love On The COREY HART -Sunglasses At Night BILLY OCEAN-Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The DIANA ROSS-Swept Away WFBG -Altoona Run) DONNA SUMMER -There Goes My Baby Run' BILLY IDOL -Flesh For Fantasy (Tony Booth -P.D.) JOHN CAFFERTY AND THE BEAVER BROWN WHYT- Detroit ROD STEWART -Some Guys Have All The Luck BARRY GIBB -Shine Shine -Lucky Star ROD STEWART -Some Guys Have All The Luck BAND-On The Dark Side MADONNA (Gary Berkowitz -P.D.) ROD STEWART -Some Guys Have All The Luck NAKED EYES- (What) In The Name Of Love DIANA ROSS -Swept Away BARRY GIBB -Shine Shine SHEENA EASTON-Strut DIANA ROSS -Swept Away D.C. BARRY GIBE -Shine Shine WAVA- Washington BILLY IDOL -Flesh For Fantasy THOMPSON TWINS -You Take Me Up Q -105 (WRBQ) -Tampa (Randy Kabrich -P.D.) NAKED EYES -(What) In The Name Of Love BARRY GIBB-Shine Shine (Mason Dixon -P.D.) BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN -Cover Me WBCY -Charlotte DIANA ROSS-Swept Away WKBW -Buffalo ALPERT AND THE TIJUANA BRASS- Bullish HERB JACKSON- BILLY IDOL -Flesh For Fantasy (Sandy Beach -P.D.) JERMAINE Dynamite (Bob Kaghan-P.D.) MTUME-You, Me And He EVENLY BROTHERS-Wings Of A Nightingale OCEAN -Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The ROO STEWART -Some Guys Have All The Luck BILLY DONNA SUMMER -There Goes My Baby VAN STEPHENSON -What The Big Girls Do MIKE POST-The A Team Run JOHN WAITE -Missing You BILLY OCEAN-Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The BARRY GIGO -Shine Shine WVIC -FM- Lansing WILK -Wilkes Barre Run) WJLK -FM -Asbury Park JOYCE KENNEDY A JEFFREY OSBORNE -The Last (Bin Marlin -P.D.) (Frank Warren -P.D.) JOHN CAFFERTY AND THE BEAVER BROWN Time I Made Love WNYS -Buffalo (Dennis O'Mara -P.D.) THE POINTER SISTERS -I'm So Excited PRINCE AND THE REVOLUTION -Let's Go Crazy BAND-On The Dark Side (Bill Tod -P.D.) BANANARAMA -Cruel Summer w DIANA ROSS -Swept Away ROD STEWART-Some Guys Have All The Luck STEVIE WONDER -I lust Called To Say I Love You SHEILA E. -The Glamorous Life BARRY GIBB -Shine Shine RICK SPRINGFIELD -Bop lit You Drop THE CARS-Drive DIANA ROSS -Swept Away WSEZ -Salem BARRY GIBB -Shine Shine EVENLY BROTHERS -Wings Of A Nightingale -Winston THOMPSON TWINS -You Take Me Up Away JOYCE KENNEDY A JEFFREY OSBORNE -The Last DIANA ROSS -Swept (Bob Mahoney GARY U.S. BONDS- Standing On The Line -P.D.) JOHN CAFFERTY AND THE BEAVER BROWN BARRY GIBB-Shine Shine Time I Made Love PRINCE AND THE REVOLUTION -Let's Go Crazy BAND-On The Dark Side WTSN -Dover VANITY Mess -Pretty CYNDI LAUPER -She Bop Sebstian-P.D.) B -104 (WBSB) -Baltimore SHEENA EASTON -Strut (Jim WNOK -FM-Columbia (tab) THE FIXX -Are We Ourselves (Steve Kingston -P.D.) EVERLY BROTHERS -Wings Of A Nightingale WZEE- Madison (Peter Wolfe -P.D.) Me NEIL DIAMOND -Turn Around STEVIE WONDER -I lust Called To Say I Love You BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN -Cover (Johnathan Little -P.D.) ROD STEWART -Some Guys Have All The luck JOYCE KENNEDY A JEFFREY OSBORNE -The Last ROD STEWART-Some Guys Have All The Luck BONNIE POINTER -Your Touch THOMPSON TWINS-You Take Me Up BILLY IDOL -Fish For Fantasy Time I Made Love CHICAGO -Hard Habit To Break ROD STEWART-Some Guys Have All The Luck JOYCE KENNEDY A JEFFREY OSBORNE -The Last EVENLY BROTHERS -Wings Of A Nightingale THE FIXX -Are We Ourselves WK RI-FM-Wilkes-Barre Time I Made Love ROD STEWART-Some Guys Have All The Luck North Central Region WMAR -FM- Baltimore (Jim Rising -P.D.) QUIET RIOT -Mama, Weer All Crazee Now MADONNA -Lucky Star (Ralph Wtmmer -P.D.) THOMPSON TWINS -You Take Me Up EASTON-Strut SHEENA 1 -100 (WNFI) -Daytona Beach TOP ADD ONS ROD STEWART-Some Guys Have All The Luck DIANA ROSS-Swept Away WKTI -Milwaukee NAKED EIES- (What) In The Name Of Love Halera BILLY IDOL -Flesh For Fantasy BONNIE POINTER -Your Touch (Randy Van -P.O.) (Dallas Celt-P.D.) JOHN CAFFERTY AND THE BEAVER BROWN CHICAGO-Hard Habit To Break MADONNA -Lucky Star BARRY GIBB-Shine Shine (MCA) NIGHT RANGER -When You Cluse Your Eyes The Dark Side THE FIXX -Are We Ourselves SHEENA EASTON -Strut WERZ -Exeter BAND-On DIANA ROSS -Swept Away (RCA) AND DIANA ROSS -All 01 You Have All The Luck JUUO IGLESIAS SHEENA EASTON -Strut SHEENA EASTON -Strut ROD STEWART-Some Guys BILLY IDOL -Flesh For Fantasy (Chrysalis) LAURA BRANIGAN -The Lucky One BILL Y OCEAN-Caribbeane Queen (No More Love On The DIANA ROSS -Swept Away Me Up LAURA BRANIGAN -The Lucky One (Atlantic) Run) THOMPSON TWINS -You Take Q -106 (WQXA) -York G -105 (WDCG)- Durham/Raleigh STEPHEN STILLS-Stranger WZUU -FM- Milwaukee (Mark McKenzie -P.D.) (Rick Freeman -P.D.) HELIX -Rock You (Cat Michaels-P.D.) WOMP-FM- Bellaire MADONNA -Lucky Star DONNA SUMMER -There Goes My Baby BARRY GIBE -Shine Shine COREY HART-Sunglasses At Night (Dwayne Bonds -P.D.) LAURA BRANIGAN-The Lucky One TWISTED SISTER -Were Not Gonna Take It XAVION -Fri Your Heart Out STEVIE WONDER-I lust Called To Say I Love You RICK SPRINGFIELD -Bop 'Til You Drop SPANDAU BALLET -Only When You Leave BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN-Cover Me VANITY-Pretty Mess LAURA BRANIGAN -The Lucky One DAVE EDMUNDS -Something About You BILLY IDOL-Flesh For Fantasy CHEQUERED PAST -How Much Is Too Much JEFFERSON STARSPHIP- laying It On The Line WYCR -York JOYCE KENNEDY A JEFFREY OSBORNE -The Last WKDD-Akron BARRY GIBB -Shine Shine Time I Made Love (Mark Richards-P.D.) (Nick Anthony -PA.) KZ -93 (WKZW)- Peoria WTIC -FM- Hartford DIANA ROSS -Swept Away MADONNA -Lucky Star (Keith Edwards -P.D.) (Mike West -P.D.) BARRY GIBE Shine STEVIE WONDER -I Just Called To Say I Love You WVSR- Charleston A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS -The Mae You Live, The WFLB -Fayetteville -Shine DIANA ROSS-Swept Away JOHN CAFFERTY AND THE BEAVER BROWN SHEILA E. -The Glamorous Life (Chris Bailey -P.D.) More You Love (Larry Canon -P.O.) ROD STEWART-Some Guys Have All The Luck STEWART-Some Guys Have All The Luck BAND-On The Dark Side CHRIS DE BURGH -High On Emotion DIANA ROSS -Swept Away ROD BARRY GIBB -Shine Shine BILLY OCEAN-Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The THOMPSON TWINS -You Take Me Up DIANA ROSS -Swept Away MADONNA -Lucky Star EVENLY BROTHERS -Wings 01 A Nightingale Run) RALPH MACDONALD WITH BILL WITHERS-In The SHEENA EASTON-Strut BILLY OCEAN-Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The WRKR -FM- Racine THE POINTER SISTERS -I'm So Excited Name Of Love Run) WBWB (Pat Martin -P.D.) STEPHEN STILLS-Stranger -Bloomington BARRY GIBB -Shine Shine ROD STEWART -Some Guys Have All The Luck WFEA- Manchester (Bob Leonard-P.D.) BILLY IDOL-Flesh For Fantasy ROMEO VOID -A Girl In Trouble NAKED EYES -(What) In The Name Of Love (Rick Ryder -P.D.) 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THE FIXX -Are We Ourselves New Rornen THOMPSON TWINS-You Take Me Up TOP ADD ONS We Ourselves THOMPSON TWINS -You Take Me Up THE FIXX -Are JOHN CAFFERTY AND THE BEAVER BROWN LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM -Go Insane HONEYMOON SUITE-New Girl Now GARRY GIBB -Shine Shine BAND-On The Dark Side JOHN CAFFERTY AND THE BEAVER BROWN (MCA) BILLY OCEAN-Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The KC -101 (WKCI) -New Haven BARRY GIBB -Shine Shine DIANA ROSS -Swept Away BAND-On The Dark Side BONNIE TYLER -Here She Comes Queen (No More Love On The Run) DIANA ROSS-Swept Away (RCA) BILLY OCEAN-Caribbean COYOTE SISTERS-Straight From The Head (Into Your The Inspiration Run) CHICAGO-You're BARRY GIBB-Shine )Shine JOYCE KENNEDY & JEFFREY OSBORNE -The Life) WPU -New York A Nightingale THE POINTER SISTERS-I'm So Excited EVENLY BROTHERS -Wings Of HONEYMOON SUITE -New Girt Now -P.D.) Last Time I Made Love (A &M) SPANDAU BALLET -Only When You Leave (Larry Berger B -96 (WBBM -FM)- Chicago (tab) THE FIXX-Are We Ourselves PETER WOLF- Lights Out BILLY OCEAN- Caribbean Queen(No More Love WRQK -Greensboro (Buddy Scott-P.D.) BILLY IDOL -Flesh For Fantasy JACKSONS- Torture On The Run) (live /Arista) (Pam Conrad -P.D.) SHEILA E. -The Glamorous Life (Continued on page 16) THE CARS -Drive BILLY OCEAN-Caribbean Queen (No More Love On BALLET -Only When You Leave EVELYN THOMAS -High Energy SPANDAU WJBQ -Portland The Run) DENISE DE YOUNG -Desert Moon Copyright 1984. Billboard Publica- (Brian Phoenix -P.D.) SHEILA E.The Glamorous Life Z -100 (WHTZ) -New York SPANDAU When You Leave BILLY IDOL -Flesh For Fantasy BALLET-Only tions. Inc. No part of this publication (Scott Shannon -P.D.) 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TOP ADD ONS KRSP -AM -Salt Lake City (Dave KHTR -St. Louis Name Of Love (Bill Thorman -P.D.) STEVIE WONDER-I lust Called To Say I Love You RALPH MACDONALD WITH BILL WITHERS-In The Steve Carlson -P,D,) ROO STEWART-Some Guys Have All The Luck (Bob Scott-0.D.) MADONNA-Lucky Star (Sire) Name Of Love BILLY IDOL -Flesh For Fantasy JACKSONS- Torture ROD STEWART -Some Guys Have All The Luck KISR -Fort Smith JOHN CAFFERTY AND THE BEAVER BROWN BARRY GIBE -Chine Shine SHEENA EASTON -Strut MADONNA -Lucky Star STEVIE WONDER -I lust Called To Say I Love You (Rick Hayes -P.D.) DIANA ROSS -Swept Away BARRY GIBB-Shine Shine THOMPSON TWINS -You Take Me Up BAND-On The Dark Side (Scotti Bros.) BILLY IDOL -Flesh For Fantasy THOMPSON TWINS -You Take Me Up BONNIE POINTER -Your Touch THOMPSON TWINS -You Take Me Up JACKSONS- Torture MADONNA -Lucky Star BARRY GIBB -Shine Shine (MCA) VANITY -Pretty Mess STEVIE WONDER -I Just Called To Say I Love You BILLY IDOL -Flesh For Fantasy KGHO -FM- Hoquaim ROD -Some Guys Have All The XAYION -Eat Your Heart Out STEWART Luck BILLY SATELLITE -Satisfy Me (Store Larson-P.D.) V -100 (KDVV)- Topeka BEACH BOYS AND FRANKIE VALLI -East Meets West (Warner Bros.) BARRY GIBB-Shine Shine KS -103 (KSDO -FM) -San Diego BILLY IDOL-Flesh For Fantasy (Tony Stewart-P.O.) JOHN CAFFERTY AND THE BEAVER BROWN (Dave Parks -P.D.) THOMPSON TWINS -You Take Me Up STEVIE WONDER -I lust Called To Say I Love You BAND-On The Dark Side KROK- Shreveport STEVIE WONDER -I Just Called To Say I Love You BILLY SATELLITE -Satisfy Me BARRY GIBB-Shine Shine (Peter Stewart-P.D.) 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(Jay McCall -P.D,( JOHN CAFFERTY AND THE BEAVER BROWN BARRY GIBB -Shine Shine BILLY IDOL -Flesh For Fantasy EVERLY BROTHERS -Wings Of A Nightingale BAND-On The Dark Side ROD STEWART-Some Guys Have All The Luck THOMPSON TWINS -You Take Me Up JOHN CAFFERTY AND THE BEAVER BROWN SHEENA EASTON -Strut KILE -Galveston JOHN CAFFERTY AND THE BEAVER BROWN BAND-On The Dark Side (Dave Parks-P.D.; Pacific BAND-On The Dark Side STEVIE WONDER -I lust Called To Say I Love You KIIK-Davenport THOMPSON TWINS -You Take Me Up Southwest Region KRAV -Tulsa VAN STEPHENSON-What The Big Girls Do ROD STEWART -Some Guys Have Ali The Luck (Jim O'Hara -P.D.) A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS -The More You Live, The (Rick Allan West-P.O.) SHEENA EASTON-Strut DIANA ROSS-Swept Away ROO STEWART-Some Guys Have All The Luck More You Love TOP ADD ONS JULIO IGLESIAS AND DIANA ROSS -All Of You THOMPSON TWINS -You Take Me Up DIANA ROSS -Swept Away JOHN CAFFERTY AND THE BEAVER BROWN SHEENA EASTON -Strut (EMI- America) KSLY -FM -San Luis Obispo KHOP -Medesto BAND The Dark Side -0n KFMW- Waterloo (Joe Coins-MI (David Allyn Krahara -P.D.) 93 -FM (KKBQ -FM)- Houston STEVIE WONDER -I Just Called To Say I Love BILLY OCEAN - Caribbean Queen (No More The Love On (Mark Potter-P.D.) BILLY IDOL -Flesh For Fantasy THE FIXX -Are We Ourselves (John Lander -P.D.) You Runi BILLY IDOL-Flesh For Fantasy (Motown) SHEENA EASTON -Strut COYOTE SISTERS- Straight From The Heart (Into Your BILLY -Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The GIBE OCEAN BARRY -Shine Shine BARRY GIBE -Shine Shine ROD STEWART -Some Guys Have All The JOHN CAFFERTY AND THE BEAVER BROWN Life) Runi Luck THOMPSON TWINS -You Take Me Up BAND-On The Dark Side JOHN GAFFENTY AND THE BEAVER BROWN NIGHT RANGER-When You Close Your Eyes (Warner Bros.) COYOTE SISTERS- Straight From The Heart (Into Your EVERLY BROTHERS -Wings Of A Nightingale BAND-On The Dark Side KMGK-Des Moines THE POINTER SISTERS-I'm So Excited Thompson Twins -You Take Me Up (Arista) Liter BILLY SATELLITE -Satisfy Me SHEENA EASTON -Strut (AI Brock -P.O.) BILLY IDOL -Flesh For Fantasy DIANA ROSS -Swept Away For THOMPSON TWINS -You Take Me Up BILLY IDOL-Flesh Fantasy BARRY GIBB-Shine Shine BARRY GIRD -Shine Shine BARRY GIBE -Shine Shine KEYN -Wichita WTYX- Jackson STEPHEN STILLS -Stranger (Ron Eric Taylor-P.D.) (Jim Chick-P.D.) MADONNA -Lucky Star ROSS -Swept Away KIST -Santa Barbara KOSO- Modesto DIANA MADONNA -Lucky Star DIANA ROSS Away -Swept THOMPSON TWINS-You Take Me Up (Dick Williams -PA.) (Stan Maine -PD.) BARRY GIBB -Shine Shine KKXX -Bakersfield CHAIS DE BURGH On JOHN CAFFERTY AND THE BEAVER BROWN -High Emotion STEVIE WONDER -I lust Called To Say I Love You NEIL DIAMOND -Turn Around Kamper-P.D.) BAND -On The Dark Side (Dave EVERLY BROTHERS -Wings Of A Nightingale ROD STEWART -Some Guys Have All The Luck WEBC -Duluth ROD STEWART -Some Guys Have All The Luck NAKED EYES The 01 A JEFFREY OSBORNE -The Last -(What) In Name Love DIANA ROSS -Swept Away RICK SPRINGFIELD -Bop Til You Drop (Dick Johnson -P.D.) JOYCE KENNEDY BARRY GIBB -Shine Shine I NEIL Around ROD STEWART-Some Guys Have All The Luck Time Made Love DIAMOND -Turn K B F BILLY OCEAN- Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The KARLA BONOFF- Somebody's Eyes EVERLY BROTHERS -Wings Of A Nightingale BARRY GIBB -Shine Shine M- McAllen /Brownsville KI M N- Denver Run- (Russ WiOiams -P.D.) (Doug Erickson -P.0.) SHEENA EASTON -Strut BONNIE TYLER -Here She Comes BILLY IDOL-Flesh For Fantasy THE POINTER SISTERS-I'm So Excited KKXL -Grand Forks THE POINTER SISTERS -I'm So Excited JOYCE KENNEDY B JEFFREY OSBORNE -The Last THOMPSON TWINS-You Take Me Up KMJK -Portland (Don Nordine -P.D.) Time I Made Love Southwest Region ROD STEWART-Some Guys Have All The Luck (Jen Barry -P.D.) RICK SPRINGFIELD-Bop 'Tit You Drop BARRY GIRD-Shine Shine 13 -KHYT-Tucson RICK You Drop JOHN CAFFERTY AND THE BEAVER BROWN SPRINGFIELD-Bop Til (Sherman Cohen-.D.) BILLY IDOL-Flesh For Fantasy BAND -On The Dark Side TOP ADD ONS KPKE- Denver BARRY GIBB -Shine Shine FM -100 (WMC -FM)- Memphis (Tim Fox -P.D.) DIANA ROSS-Swept Away DIANA ROSS -Swept Away (Robert John -P.D.) RICK SPRINGFIELD-Bop nil You Drop ROD STEWART -Some Guys Have All The Luck KRNA -Iowa City DIANA ROSS-Swept Away (RCA) JUICE NEWTON-Can't Wait All Night SHEILA E.-The Glamorous Life DIANA ROSS -Swept Away NAKED EYES- (What) In The Name Of Love (Bart Goynshor -P.O.) MADONNA -Lucky Star (Sire) BILLY IDOL-Flesh For Fantasy BANANARAMA-Cruel Summer STEVIE WONDER -I Just Called To Say I Love You MADONNA -Lucky Star COYOTE SISTERS -Straight From The Heart (Into Your ROD STEWART-Some Guys Have All The Luck NIGHT RANGER -When You Close Your Eyes KSFM- Sacramento JOHN CAFFERTY AND THE BEAVER BROWN MADONNA Star Lite) -Lucky (Rick The (Warner Bros.) Gillette -P.O.) BAND-On Dark Side THE FIXX -Are We Ourselves KLUC -Las Vegas CHICAGO -Hard Habit To Break BILLY OCEAN-Caribbean Queen(No More Love (Bill Kelly -P.O. I KRQQ- Tucson THE FIXX -Are We Ourselves Q SHEENA EASTON-Strut -104 (KBEQ)- Kansas City On The Run) (Jive /Arista) (Kelly Norris -P.D.) THOMPSON TWINS -You Take Me Up Q -101 (WJDQ -FM)- Meridian JACKSONS- Torture (Pat McKay-P.D.) MADONNA -Lucky Star DIANA ROSS -Swept Away (Tom Kelly-P.D.) ROD STEWART -Some Guys Have All The Luck ROD STEWART -Some Guys Have All The Luck RICK SPRINGFIELD -Bop Til You Drop JACKSONS- Torture SHEENA EASTON -Strut STEVIE WONDER -I Just Called To Say I Love You BILLY OCEAN -Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS -The More You Live, The MADONNA -Lucky Star Run) More You Love ROD STEWART-Some Guys Have All The Luck KWOD- Sacramento THE FIXX -Are We Ourselves KI IS-FM-Los Angeles JOHN CAFFERTY AND THE BEAVER BROWN SHEENA EASTON -Strut JOYCE KENNEDY B JEFFREY OSBORNE -The Last BAND -On The Dark Side (Tom Chase -PA,) WFMF -Baton Rouge BARRY GIBB -Shine (Gerry DeFrancesco-P.D.) Shine RICK SPRINGFIELD-Bop Til You Drop Time I Made Love (Randy Rice-PA.) STEVIE WONDER -I lust Called To Say I Love You BILLY IDOL-Flesh For Fantasy SHEILA E.-The Glamorous Life ROD STEWART -Some Guys Have All The Luck RICK SPRINGFIELD -Bop 'Til You Drop EVERLY BROTHERS A -Wings Of Nightingale KTKT- Tucson CHICAGO -Hard Habit To Break SHEENA EASTON-Strut KDWB -AM- Minneapolis MADONNA -Lucky Star JEFFERSON STARSPHIP -Laying It On The Line (Bobby Rivers -P.D.) STEPHEN STILLS (Lerrin Patagi-P.D.) -Stranger THE POINTER SISTERS-I'm So Excited KSKD -FM -Salem STEVIE WONDER-i lust Called To Say I Love You WQID -Biloxi KKHR -Los Angeles STEPHEN STILLS -Stranger (Len E. Mitchell -P.D.) SHEENA EASTON -Strut (Mickey Coulter-P.D.) WABB (Ed Scarborough -P.D.) DONNA SUMMER -There Goes My Baby -FM- Mobile Shine NAKED EYES-(What) In The Name Of Love THE FIXX-Are We Ourselves BARRY GIBB -Shine JACKSONS- Torture (Leslie Fran -P.D.) DIANA ROSS-Swept Away THE POINTER SISTERS-I'm So Excited (tab) DIANA ROSS-Swept Away DONNA SUMMER -There Goes My Baby NIORT RANGER-When You Your STEVIE WONDER -I Just Called To Say I Love You Close Eyes JOHN CAFFERTY AND THE BEAVER BROWN THE FIXX-Are We Ourselves ROD STEWART -Some Guys Have All The LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM-Go Insane Luck BAND-On The Dark Side KDWB -FM- Minneapolis DIANA ROSS -Swept Away RICK SPRINGFIELD-Bop Til You Drop DONNA SUMMER -There Goes My Baby NEIL DIAMOND -Turn Around (Dure Anthony MADONNA -Lucky Star -P.D.) ROMEO VOID -A Girl In Trouble MADONNA -Lucky Star BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN -Cover Me KX -104 (WWKX) -Nashville KOPA -FM- Phoenix Pacific Northwest Region BARRY GIBB -Shine Shine ROO STEWART -Some Guys Have All The Luck (Michael St. John (Reggie Blackwell -P.D.) JOHN CAFFERTY AND THE BEAVER BROWN JULIO IGLESIAS AND DIANA ROSS-All Of You -.D.) KITS-San Francisco MADONNA -Lucky Star TOP ADD DIANA ROSS-Swept Away ONS (Bob Garrett-P.D.) BAND-On The Dark Side BANANARAMA-Cruel Summer MADONNA -Lucky Star LAURA BRANIGAN -The Lucky One WKXX- Birmingham SCANDAL -The Warrior BARRY GIBB -Shine Shine SHEENA EASTON -Strut (EMI -America) JACKSONS- Torture WLOL -Minneapolis (Kevin McCarthy-P.D.) NIGHT RANGER -When You Close Your Eyes DIANA ROSS MADONNA -Lucky Star (Tac Hammer RICK SPRINGFIELD-Bop Til You Drop CHICAGO-Hard Habit To Break -Swept Away (RCA) -P.D.) THE POINTER SISTERS -I'm So Excited All The B -97 (WEZB) -New Orleans JOHN CAFFERTY THE BEAVER MADONNA -Lucky Star ROD STEWART-Some Guys Have Luck AND BROWN STEVIE WONDER -I Just Called To Say I Love (Kris O'KeOy STEVIE WONDER -I lust Called To Say I Love You When You SHEENA EASTON -Strut -P.O.) BAND-On The Dark Side SPANDAU BALLET-Only Leave You (Motown) JOHN CAFFERTY ANO THE BEAVER BROWN ROD STEWART -Some Guys Have All The Luck In The Name Of Love DIANA ROSS-Swept Away NAKED EYES -(What) BAND -On The Dark Side DIANA ROSS -Swept Away BILLY IDOL -Flesh For Fantasy (Chrysalis) KZZP-FM- Phoenix KITE -Corpus Christi JOHN CAFFERTY AND THE BEAVER BROWN KQKQ -Omaha BAND -On The Dark Side (Charlie Quinn -P.D.) KPLZ- FM-Seattle (Ron Chase -PA.) (Jerry Dean -P.D.) JOYCE KENNEDY N JEFFREY OSBORNE -The Last ROB STEWART-Some Guys Have All The Luck (Jett King -P.D.) MADONNA -Lucky Star MADONNA -lucky Star Time I Made Love DIANA ROSS-Swept Away CAFFERTY ANO THE BROWN LAURA BRANIGAN-The Lucky One JOHN BEAVER K96 (KFMY) -Provo BILLY OCEAN-Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The BAND-On The Dark Sick SAMMY HAGAR-Two Sides Of Love WTIX -New Orleans (Scott Gentry-.D.) KTRS- Casper Run) Td You RICK SPRINGFIELD-Bop Drop THOMPSON TWINS -You Take Me Up (Bruce Kramer -P.D.) 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KYNO -FM- Fresno STEVIE WONDER -I lust Called To Say I Love Hou STEVIE WONDER -I Just Called To Say I Love You KAMZ -EI Paso MADONNA -Lucky Star (John Lee Walker -P.D.) SHEENA EASTON-Strut NAKED EYES -(What) In The Name Of Love (Bob West -P.D.I KITY -San Antonio SHEENA EASTON -Strut ROD STEWART-Some Guys Have All The Luck (tabl

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www.americanradiohistory.com 17 Rodio LYesterHitsi Vox fox it), but promos out of Orlando have does 7 to midnight in the Sunshine KREO ... Bob McKay is back in ac- HITS FROM BILLBOARD 10 AND Continued from page 11 -FM 20 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK Cat Summers coming to BJ- State ... Joining San Francisco's tion. Tie former KCBQ -AM We spent the weekend listening to Tampa's WBJW by Milan KYUU doing weekends is Bay Area San Diego PD joins his former boss, oldies, Australian style, courtesy of 105. A call to POP SINGLES-10 Years Ago proved even less helpful, as the recep- personality /copywriter Jacque Skarr Terrell Metheny, as PD of Chey- 4GR ( "Gold Radio ") program direc- to 1. (You're) Having My Baby, Paul Anka, him Tampa's Cat was ... Former WPGC Washington per- enne's KUUY. What happened tor Garry Bowles. Other than four ti- tionist assured United Artists he hadn't even sent a sonality Shadow Smith is back in "Bronco Johnny "? Happily, he be- tles from Down Under we've never en route-and 2. I Shot The Sheriff, Eric Clapton, RSO resume, let alone contacted town, doing evenings on Q -107 came a thing of the past, as "Bwana Tell Me Something Good, Rufus, ABC heard (one by Little River Band was 3. Mayflower. (WRQX). Johnny" has re- emerged on the 4. The Night Chicago Died, Paper Lace, great) and two from the States that morning show of KUUY's FM AC Mercury KHJ Los Angeles were equally unfamiliar, all the art- Then there's Randy Kabrich, who newslady Joni counterpart KKAZ. 5. Feel Like Makin' Love, Roberta Flack, ists were easily recognizable, though Caryl joins Magic (KMGG) there as Atlantic had the sad task of delivering a eulo- morning drive anchor, while Russ Lake City, Dan Jes- 6. I'm Leaving It All Up To You, Donny & it was most interesting to hear the gy last week. A legend, may it rest in Over in Salt is in Marie Osmond, MGM cuts preferred there. Buddy Holly peace, signed off just before midnight Carlton segues to afternoons ... sop's replacement at KISN 7. Wildwood Weed, Jim Stafford, MGM doing Bo Diddley was memorable, Monday (20). "For the final time, Upped to writer /correlator at L.A.'s place. He's former KCPX PD Gary 8. Rock Me Gently, Andy Kim, Capitol Diego, though we've got to admit we this is Radio 61, Big Ways," said KFWB is former KRLA news direc- Waldron ... Back in San 9. Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe, would've preferred more r &b, but tor Bill Cooper ... Cathy A. Baker Sherry Toennies is back in action. Barry White, 20th Century Randy as WROQ -AM took its place. by (whose background is mostly in tv) Charter Broadcasting You And Me Against The World, Helen judging the population breakout The former 10. now Reddy, Capitol we can understand why we weren't Looking for fame, fortune or per- replaces Cheryll Davis (who goes to programming coordinator getting it. haps a bit of notoriety at next WTKL Baton Rouge) as news direc- serves as music director for Gannett's month's combined NRBA -NAB Ra- tor for Mobile's WBLX. Assisting KS -103. 4GR is licensed to Toowoomba dio Programming Conference? Send her is Shearie L. Lones, while Karl (don't even try to pronounce it), POP SINGLES-20 Years Ago PD Thom O'Hair a tape of your sta- B. Hill joins the urban station's air Bob Delgiorno's (and we apologize Queensland, and should you be cruis- 1. Where Did Our Love Go, Supremes, tion and he'll air it on his K- Radio, staff in a part-time capacity. for that misspelling) offspring are do- Motown ing the neighborhood, can catch you the official convention station, where ing right nicely. The WSMB New 2. The House Of The Rising Sun, Animals, them on AM at 864. Weekends are Jim Cameron is news director. For Orleans personality has produced MGM resplendent with "Solid Gold Sun- Loves Somebody, Dean more info, rattle O'Hair's cage at three broadcasters, and two of them 3. Everybody days" (primarily stuff from the '60s Martin, Reprise (415) 775 -5643. to promotions director at are now at Broad Street's WQUE- and early '70s, although a few good- Upped 4. A Hard Day's Night, Beatles, Capitol San Jose's KOME is Kellie Castruita AM. One, as Beaver Stevens, now 5. C'mon And Swim, Bobby Freeman, ies go back further); the tape we * * * does overnights, while another, as . . as Autumn heard was a special Olympic "Green Doing middays and serving Lou Boudreaux, does weekends . . . 6. Under The Boardwalk, Drifters, Atlantic Ed copywriter for WBEC (Rock 105) & Gold Sunday." Houston -based consultant Mike Joseph's KFMY is up and run- 7. Because, Dave Clark Five, Epic Shane adds Cocoa Beach's WCKS Pittsfield, Mass. is Sherey "Miles" 8. Walk -Don't Run '64, Ventures, Dalton ning. Actually, the Twin Cities' If you're into Australian radio, (CK -101) to his fold ... Cheshire, Gould. She had been at Bath's WIGY 9. Bread And Butter, Newbeats, Hickory newest sound debuted while we were want to Nov. 10 on ... Upped to VP /administration for 10. How Do You Do It, Gerry & the you might mark Conn.'s Pete Salant adds top 40 out- WAV -970 (WAVG Louisville) is Bill on vacation last month, as listeners Pacemakers, Laurie your calendar. That's the date for the and WQXA lets WKFM Syracuse on July 27 heard nothing but Sarah 1984 Australasian Broadcasting Bean Jr.... More jazz comes to San York/Harrisburg to his lineup ... Vaughan's "Make Yourself Comfort- Awards, representing 22 countries is keeping busy with Diego's KIFM, as "Lites Out San Clark Smidt able," followed by a weekend of all - and 1,100 entries. The principal Mar- Diego" adds all -day Sunday to its AAOR (Adult AOR) WMVY time great folk songs and two days of TOP LPs -10 Years Ago award, The Grand Pater, has in the present Monday- Saturday (7 p.m. -1 tha's Vineyard, where the PD is Sinatra, making the actual debut of 1. 461 Ocean Blvd., Eric Clapton, RSO past been won by Sydney's John Ann Gowdy (Curt's daugh- a.m.) slot. Cheryl the new format Aug. 1. According to 2. Fulfillingness' First Finale, Stevie Laws. If you'd like more info on the ter). If you need to reach him, his Wonder, Tamla Bill Richards moves from PD to Joseph, it's sounding as great as he event, to be held this year at the Syd- is (617) 232 -1322. 3. Back Home Again, John Denver, RCA number operations director at Santa Rosa's anticipated. ney Hilton, give Tony Mora a call in 4. Bachman -Turner Overdrive II, Mercury Engineering consultant Dennis Melbourne at (03) 419 -6072. 5. Bad Company, Swan Song Feely treks west from New Jersey to 6. Caribou, Elton John, MCA the of opera- 7. Bridge Of Sighs, Robin Trower, Chrysalis And while we're on the subject of L.A. to assume director 8. Rags To Rufus, Rufus, ABC foreign affairs, "Wonderful Radio tions and engineering post for IDB 9. Marvin Gaye Live, Tamla Ltd., London" is back. At this point, you Communications Group Jeff 10. Endless Summer, Beach Boys, Capitol can hear it as a 15- minute show at Sudikoff s satellite company. midnight on XERF (1570, Del Rio, Julio Iglesias, Tex.). Last week's kickoff included * TOP LPs -20 Years Ago vintage air checks of Ringo Starr, WTRY Troy afternoon personality 1. The Beatles Hard Day's Night, -A Dusty Springfield, Mick Jagger, Lulu PD Bob McDougall Soundtrack, United Artists and assistant and Cliff Richard, with current takes Bill Cahill's place as PD at the 2. Something New, Beatles, Capitol shows in production. Plans have 3. Getz /Gilberto, Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto, tri- cities outlet. Cahill, as you'll re- siento abandonada, "Wonderful Radio London" return- Me Verve call, is now in Oklahoma City pro- ing to the European airwaves by 4. All Summer Long, Beach Boys, Capitol gramming KJ -103 (KJYO), and Rick 5. Everybody Loves Somebody, Dean Christmas. Where else? Floating off Van Zandt has taken his place as PD Martin, Reprise the coast of the British Isles. If you'd of WPYX and operations manager Como los muelles en el alba, 6. Funny Girl, Original Cast, Capitol like more info, call John England at 7. Hello, Dolly!, Louis Armstrong, Kapp for both WTRY and its sister WPYX (817) 588 -0941. 8. Hello, Dolly!, Original Cast, RCA Victor (Vox Jox, Aug. 18). Rag Doll, 4 Seasons, Philips 9. Upped to PD/MD and morning 10. Cotton Candy, Al Hirt, RCA Victor * * * c Donde? estas. drive at Reno's country KOLO is When you think of legendary Chi- Tony Thomas ... Joining the Bren- cago air personalities, one name that nans' FM AC counterpart to Mont- COUNTRY SINGLES -10 Years Ago ultimately comes to mind is Barney gomery's "Big Barn" is newly ap- Dulcinea 1. The Grand Tour, George Jones, Epic Pip. Where is the WCFL (1965 -70) pointed 99 FM (WBAM -FM) PD 2. Old Man From The Mountain, Merle super jock today? In Indianapolis at Mike Rainier. He most recently had Haggard, Capitol (317) 872 -7348. At this point, he's the task of starting up Tupelo's latest 3. Dance With Me (Just One More Time), free to relocate, and if you're looking success story, KZ 103. Johnny Rodriguez, Mercury 4. The Want -To's, Freddie Hart, Capitol for a real personality, give him a call. Here's a title for you: director of 5. Please Don't Tell Me How The Story If nothing else, he may just "turn you fun and games. The station is KLSI Ends, Ronnie Milsap, RCA into peanut butter." Kansas City, and the new holder of 6. As Soon As I Hang Up The Phone, that distinction (which most likely Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty, MCA If you're looking for a solid pro- translates into promotion director, Drug addiction 7. Talkin' To The Wall, Lynn Anderson, grammer, might we suggest Glen though we're not sure) is KBEQ's Columbia McCartney? Change at B -100 (see 8. I Wouldn't Want To Live If You Didn't Sally Wheeler. Upped to music di- separate story) have made him avail- may as Love Me, Don Williams, Dot rector at "Classy" is Greg Alan. be close as your 9. l'lI Think Of Something, Hank Williams able, and you can reach him at (619) WNBC New York's Bumper Mor- Jr., MGM 451 -0476 ... While we're on the sub- gan takes a look at the Monongahela 10. Big Four Poster Bed, Brenda Lee, MCA ject, jot down Rosko's number as medicine cabinet. River close up in his new post as well: (818) 992 -1872. (Not the Rosko WWSW Pittsburgh afternoon per- of WOR -FM fame; this one is Mi- He succeeds Nat Hum- Call Collect: (213) 932 -5347 chael Pasternak, and you've heard sonality. SOUL SINGLES -10 Years Ago phreys, who now programs The him if you've spent time abroad lis- 1. Feel Like Making Love, Roberta Flack, Point (WPNT) there ... As Tampa's 24 Hours Atlantic tening to such offerings as Radio Magic 96 (WMGG) segues to top 40 2. Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe, Luxembourg and Radio Caroline.) from AC, they pick up former KC Barry White, 20th Century These days he's Stateside and would 3. Then Came You, Dionne Warwick & the 101 (WKCI New Haven) nighttime like to keep it that way. He's Ameri- Spinners, Atlantic personality Kathy Foxx, who now 4. Hang In There Baby, Johnny Bristol, can born, and his vast experience translates well. 5. Live It Up Part 1, Isley Bros., T -Neck í%l; 1'111\MA1t'l' 6. Tell Me Something, Rufus, ABC These days Milan Stojanovich is a SUI4tIT 7. City In The Sky, Staple Singers, Stax man with an identity problem. As The results are fast. The 8. Nothing From Nothing, Billy Preston, reach is vast. And the call is Cat Summers, he tore up Tampa on For the treatment of alcoholism and other drug-related diseases, A free! To &M Q -105. Moving to co -owned 93 FM, place a Billboard 9. Kalimba Story, Earth, Wind & Fire, KKBQ Houston, he became "Easy Classified ad, call Jeff Serette Columbia at (800) 223 -7524. Midway Hospital Medical Center 5925 San Vicente Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90019 10. Let's Put It All Together, Stylistics, Avco Randy Street" (the listeners picked

www.americanradiohistory.com 18 Survey for Week Ending 9/1/84 Billboard R Radio Rock Albums &Top Trncks l'ro- MoEions C Copyright 1984. Billboard Publications, Inc. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted.in any form or by any means. electronic, mechanical photocopying. recording. or otherwise without the prior written permission of the publisher Station: WIOQ Philadelphia but ultimately provide the best ser- (contemporary) vice when the calls are edited down Contact: Julie Roberts and the results aired as a quick public Rock Albums Top Tracks Concept: Pickles Please Pregnant opinion montage.) Palates * + ir ARTIST -Title, Label 302 ARTIST-Title, Label Execution: Everyone is aware of the ®m longstanding relationship between Station: KMGG Tampa Bay (AC) WEEKS WEEKS Cl pickles and pregnant women, and so Contact: George Lowe THE CARS Heartbeat City. Elektra AT 1 11 JOHN WAITE Missing You. EMI-America AT x1 16 2 it is that WIOQ personalities "Har- Concept: Keeping abreast of the latest developments department 2 11 SCANDAL The Warrior, Columbia vey In The Morning" and Helen 2 3 10 JOHN WAITE No Brakes, EMI -America Leicht have decided to conduct the Execution: It all started with Jerry 3 6 HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWSIf This Is It, 3 5 9 BILLY SQUIER Signs Of Life, Capitol Chrysalis WIOQ /Claussen Pickle Taste Test. Lewis: one yearly telethon. It spread 4 4 15 BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN Born In The U.S.A., 4 14 THE CARS Drive, Elektra Women meeting the necessary quali- to religious tv: several telethons. Columbia fications (any stage of current preg- Even the Indiana Pacers had some a 5 3 9 BILLY SQUIER Rock Me Tonite, Capitol 5 2 11 SCANDAL Warrior, Columbia nancy) were invited to submit a post- few years back. But KMGG morning 6 7 11 BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN Cover Me, Columbia host Lanigan took fundraising 6 6 50 HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWS Sports, card, and 30 were selected to John Chrysalis 7 6 8 SAMMY HAGAR Two Sides Of Love, Geffen participate in the culinary event. to new heights, or lows depending on Cleansing their palate between pickle how you look at it, and his listeners 7 7 SAMMY HAGAR V.O.A., Geffen 8 10 6 LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM Go Insane, Elektra selections with (what else ?) ice did get a chance to look. 8 21 3 THE FIXX Phantoms, MCA 9 12 3 THE FIXX Are We Ourselves? MCA cream, the ladies pitted pickle against After several on-air conversations 9 9 44 NIGHT RANGER Midnight Madness, MCA 10 8 9 NIGHT RANGERWhen You Close Your Eyes, pickle for bouquet, color, crispness with a listener named Barbara, it 10 13 4 LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM Go Insane, Elektra MCA and taste, with listeners on hand to came to light that she was unhappy 11 13 5 A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS The More You Live, 11 10 5 PETER WOLF Lights Out, EMI /America witness the event at the Adam's with her bra size (so much for family The More You Love, Arista Mark Hotel. entertainment, folks). Being the help- 12 8 19 RATT Out Of The Cellar, Atlantic 12 11 8 PETER WOLF Lights Out, EMI -America ful kinda guy he is, Lanigan has de- 13 14 4 STEPHEN STILLS Right By You, Atlantic 13 9 12 TWISTED SISTERWe're Not Gonna Take It, * * * cided to put an end to her suffering 14 12 17 Atlantic JEFFERSON STARSHIP Nuclear Furniture, Station: WLIR Long Island and raise the necessary funds for Grunt 14 18 4 BILLY SQUIER All Night Long, Capitol 15 19 4 STEPHEN STILLS Stranger, Atlantic (contemporary) Barb to surgically change her luck. 15 24 4 A FLOCK OF Of A SEAGULLSThe Story Contact: Sue McCann That's right; Lanigan, believe it or Young Heart, Arista 16 16 6 HONEYMOON SUITE New Girl Now, Warner Bros. Concept: Sing -Along Request not, hosted a Saturday morning fund- 16 11 11 TWISTED SISTER Stay Hungry, Atlantic 17 32 3 BILLY IDOL Flesh For Fantasy, Chrysalis Execution: Morning man Ben Manil- raiser to pay for a listener's breast im- 17 15 4 HONEYMOON SUITE Honeymoon Suite, 18 14 5 DIO The Last In Line, Warner Bros. la (who can be seen this week hosting plant surgery. Listeners were invited Warner Bros. WOR -TV's "Rock 9 Videos" at 5:30 19 15 12 JEFFERSON STARSHIP Laying It On The Line, to drop by the reflections deck of the 18 26 17 BILLY IDOLRebel Yell, Chrysalis Grunt p.m. EST), always eager to please, Surfside Holiday Inn, to check out 19 17 8 DIO The Last In Line, Warner Bros. 20 21 4 SAMMY HAGAR Can't Drive '55, Geffen has struck a deal with his "Manilla the magnitude of the problem first re- 20 27 11 PRINCE Purple Rain, Warner Bros. 21 25 4 PRINCE AND THE REVOLUTION Let's Go Time" audience. Offering to play hand. For their efforts, and hopefully Crazy, Warner Bros. quests in a timely fashion, Manilla donations, they were rewarded with 21 25 3 SOUNTRACK Metropolis, Columbia 22 29 3 JON ANDERSON Cage Of Freedom, Columbia has only one stipulation: that the lis- free Bloody Marys. 22 16 12 ELTON JOHN Breaking Hearts, Geffen 23 20 19 RATTRound And Round, Atlantic tener must first sing his or her re- * * * 23 23 16 WHITESNAKE Slide It In, Geffen 24 51 2 JOHN WAITE Tears, EMI /America quest on the air. 24 30 3 KROKUSThe Blitz, Arista 25 26 3 KROKUS Midnight Maniac, Arista "If you can sing it, I'll play it," Station: WKQS Miami /Ft. says Manilla, who takes calls each Lauderdale (country) 25 19 8 GLENN FREY The Allnighter, MCA 26 22 6 ELTON JOHN Restless, Geffen weekday morning at 8:30. That is, of Contact: Steve Williamson, 26 22 11 COREY HART First Offense, EMI -America 27 17 10 BOX OF FROGS Back Where I Started, Epic course, providing he recognizes the promotion director 27 18 9 BOX OF FROGS Box Of Frogs, Epic 28 38 4 ROMEO VOID A Girl In Trouble, Columbia somewhat unusual interpretations, Concept: Raft Race 28 31 4 HELIX Walking The Razor's Edge, Capitol which are to new Execution: In conjunction with the 29 23 11 COREY HART Sunglasses At Night, EMI - bringing hilarity 29 20 9 QUIET RIOT Condition Critical, Pasha America heights. Ft. Lauderdale Jaycees, "Kiss" conducted the "New River Raft Race" 30 35 4 ROMEO VOID Instincts, Columbia 30 33 5 CYNDI LAUPER She Bop, Portrait * to benefit the American Diabetes As- 31 29 5 CYNDI LAUPER She's So Unusual, Portrait 31 30 6 STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN Cold Shot, Epic Station: 2-1490 (WGEZ) Beloit, sociation. Beginning at the Seventh 32 28 6 LOU REEDNew Sensations, RCA 32 24 6 GLENN FREY Smuggler's Blues, MCA Wisc. (contemporary) Ave. boat ramp and heading east 33 32 12 STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN Couldn't Stand The 33 39 12 BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN No Surrender, Contact: Bryan Right, PD downriver to a turnaround point just Weather, Epic Columbia Concept: Survey Line west of the Intracoastal Waterway, 34 38 27 SCORPIONS Love At First Sting, Mercury 34 34 5 HELIX Rock You, Capitol Execution: Located in suburban rafters then headed upriver, finishing Rockford, Ill., Z-1490 is in no posi- 35 44 4 SPANDAU BALLET Parade, Chrysalis 35 31 5 LOU REED I Love You Suzanne, RCA at the Seventh Ave. bridge, three FASTWAY Fired tion to put out the major expense re- miles later. 36 36 6 All Up, Columbia 36 27 6 RATT Back For More, Atlantic quired for elaborate computerized 37 37 16 R.E.M. Reckoning, I.R.S. Highlights of the event included 37 37 4 Y &T Don't Stop Running, RCA polling systems. Consequently, PD 38 34 14 ROD STEWART Camouflage, Warner Bros. strange entries (among them a float- 38 41 2 WHITESNAKE Love Ain't No Stranger, Geffen Bryan Right has come up with a new ing pickup truck and a 12 -foot -long 39 47 11 TINA TURNER Private Dancer, Capitol use for the station's old answering 39 35 14 WHITESNAKE Slow And Easy, Geffen bar of Ivory soap) and even stranger 40 46 6 LITA FORD Dancin' On The Edge, Mercury machine and is filling the needs of the "awards" given out at the post -race 40 49 5 SPANDAU BALLET Only When You Leave, community at the same time with the 41 33 22 STEVE PERRYStreet Talk, Columbia party and Chrysalis "Survey Line." awards ceremony, held just 42 49 4 SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY AND THE JUKES In The after the day -long event. Among the 41 28 5 QUIET RIOT Sign Of The Times, Pasha Heat, Mirage Listeners are asked to call (608) coveted distinctions was the "Boat 43 40 9 ELVIS COSTELLO AND THE ATTRACTIONS 42 42 3 PETER WOLF Crazy, EMI -America 365 -2400, and opinions are solicited People" award (perfect for South Goodbye Cruel World, Columbia 43 MIS* BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN Pink Cadillac, on various topics of interest. At the Florida) for the most people on a 44 41 6 INXS The Swing, Atco Columbia end of the week, the calls are tallied, raft. Celebrity guests, a local band BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN Dancing In The Dark, with the results 45 aell* SOUNTRACKEddie And The Cruisers, Scotti 44 36 15 aired on the station. (Gator Kicks), random prizes and Brothers Columbia (While not an entirely new idea, such the Kiss air personalities were fea- 45 JOHN CAFFERTY AND THE BEAVER BROWN 46 42 12 CHRIS DEBURGH Man On The Line, A &M =10:1* devices have served several purposes tured. ROLLYE BORNSTEIN BAND On The Dark Side, Scotti Brothers 47 45 10 BILLY SATELLITE Billy Satellite, Capitol 46 44 6 ELVIS COSTELLO AND THE ATTRACTIONS . 48 48 3 BANGLESAll Over The Place, Columbia The Only Flame In Town, Columbia 49 43 34 VAN HALEN -1984, Warner Bros. 47 56 14 CHRIS DEBURGHHigh On Emotion, A &M 50 39 6 ADRENALIN American Heart, Rocshire 48 40 12 PRINCE When Doves Cry, Warner Bros. 49 58 4 SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY AND THE JUKES New Top Adds Romeo, Mirage 50 ME. JEFFERSON STARSHIP Sorry Me, Sorry You, THE FIXX Phantoms, MCA RCA

2 SOUNDTRACK Eddie And The Cruisers, Scotti Bros. 51 59 3 TINA TURNER What's Love Got To Do With It? Capitol 3 KANSAS Perfect Lover, CBS Associated (12 Inch) 52 52 10 SCORPIONS I'm Still Loving You, Mercury BRUCE COCKBURN Lovers In A Dangerous Time, Gold 53 53 2 INXSI Send A Message, Atlantic Mountain (12 Inch) 54 1=1* KANSAS Perfect Lover, CBS Associated Until The Summer's Gone, Atlantic (12 Inch) ZEBRA Wait 55 54 5 LITA FORD Gotta Let Go, Mercury 6 KROKUS Midnight Maniac, Arista (12 Inch) 56 =MI DIO Mystery, Warner Bros. 9 FASTWAY Me, Columbia 7 R.E.M. Pretty Persuasion, I.R.S. (Lp Cut) 57 48 Tell 58 50 3 CHEQUERED PAST How Much Is Too Much? 8 BLACK AND BLUE Hold On To Eighteen, Geffen (12 Inch) EMI -America 59 C=1121 BRUCE COCHBURN Lovers In A Dangerous 9 XAVION Eat Your Heart Out, Elektra (12 Inch) Time, Gold Mountain ANXIOUS TO GET DOWN UNDER -A lucky listener shows his appreciation 10 DRAGON Rain, Polydor (12 Inch) 60 46 15 ROD STEWART Infatuation, Atlantic to KWEN Tulsa's Bob Cooper (with megaphone) after winning the station's "Continental Airlines Wheel of Fortune Getaway" contest. He and a A compilation of Rock Radio Airplay as indicated by the nation's leading Album oriented and Top Track stations. buddy get round trip air fare to Australia. www.americanradiohistory.com 19 Survey for Week Ending 9/1/84 Billboard R

Rodio may reproduced . No part of this publication be stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means. electronic, mechanical. photocopying, recording. or otherwise, with- Feolured Programming dulL out the prior written permission of the publisher Labor Day weekend provides sev- teeth," "Metalshop," which debuted Below is u weekly calendar of up- eral opportunities for syndicated pro- in February, is heard on 100 radio coming network and syndicated music ontem porn cg gramming, including NBC's The stations. specials. Shows with multiple dates in- Source's "Shades Of Pink: The Leg- * * * dicate local stations have option of broadcast time and dates. end Of Pink Floyd," a four -hour pro- ñ These ars the most popular Adult Contemporary singles based on gram highlighting the rock group AP adds The Moody Broadcasting radio air play and listed in rank order. Aug. 26 -Sept. 1, Gary Moore, Rock Over d S that's slated to air Aug. 31 -Sept. 2. Network to its lineup of affiliates. London, Radio International, one hour. largest Produced exclusively for The Source Moody, the nation's radio Aug. 26 -Sept. 1, Wang Chung, Guest DJ, TITLE, Artist, Label & Number (Dist. Label) (Publisher, Licensee) by Denny Somach Productions, the network serving Christian broadcast- P.F.M., one hour. 3 WEEKS ers, has 82 affiliates in 33 states .. . Aug. 27, Cars, Rockline, Global Satellite show includes the first interviews STUCK ON YOU AT +t with Floyd drummer Nick Mason Mike Richardson is upped to AP's Network, 90 minutes. 1 Lionel Richie. Motown 1746 (Brockman, ASCAP, 5 and keyboardist Rick Wright, as well broadcast executive for South Texas Aug. 27-Sept. 2, Christopher Cross In Con- cert, Star Trak Profiles, Westwood One, one LEAVE A TENDER MOMENT ALONE as insights from bassist Roger Waters . Upped to director /programs for 38 -04514 (Joel Songs, BMI) hour. Billy Joel, Columbia and guitarist David Gilmour. CBS Radio Network is David ALL OF YOU Aug. 27 -Sept. 2, Lee Greenwood, The l°J Ross, 38 -04507 (Elecktra /Ewald Corp., Also on tap during the holiday Kurman. Julio Iglesias & Diana Columbia Ralph Emery Show, The Musicworks, five ASCAP /Dyad /Braintree, BMI) is The United Stations' SO MUCH) weekend Park Ridge, N.J. -based Mathieu hours. 4 13 SAD SONGS (SAY Elton John, Geffen 7 -29292 (Warner Bros.) (Intersong, ASCAP) "Solid Gold Country" weekly fea- Associates (headed by former Bonne- Aug. 27 -Sept. 2, Rush, Off The Record ture, which celebrates its first anni- 13 5 DRIVE ville executive Jeff Mathieu) now Special, Westwood One, one hour. o The Cars, Elektra 7 -69706 (Ric Ocasek /Lido, ASCAP) versary Friday (31) with the Ken - represents KalaMusic's easy listening Aug. 27 -Sept. 2, David Gilmour, In Con- 10 TURN AROUND (Stonebridge /New Hidden Valley, dalls. Hosted by Stan Martin, Neil Diamond, Columbia 38 -04541 "Solid formats ... The Kalamazoo -based cert, Westwood One, 90 minutes. ASCAP /Carole Bayer Sager, BMI) Gold Country" is the only national syndicator also announces the addi- Aug. 27 -Sept. 2, Mickey Gilley, Live From 10 HOLD ME Houston, Asylum 7 -69720 (Elektra) radio program which connects the Gilley's, Westwood One, one hour. Teddy Pendergrass And Whitney tion of an adult contemporary format (Prince St. /Almo, ASCAP /DeCreed /Music Corporation Of America, BMI) Aug. 27 -Sept. 2, DeBarge, Budweiser Con- roots of country music to its present developed by San Diego -based Bob 11 WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT form. Harper. cert Hour, Westwood One, one hour. Tina Turner, Capitol 5334 (Chappell /Irving/Good Single, ASCAP /BMI) Aug. 27 -Sept. 2, Teddy Pendergrass part 16 IF EVER YOU'RE IN MY ARMS AGAIN ABC, meanwhile, presents a six - Peabo Bryson, Elektra 7 -69728 (Almo /Prince Street, ASCAP /Snow /Dyad, Upped to divisional managers, one, Special Edition, Westwood One, one part Labor Day weekend mini -docu- BMI) Eastern and Western division respec- hour. 10 12 6 IF THIS IS IT mentary, "Video Blues," which will Chrysalis 4 -42803 (Hulex /Red Admiral, BMI) tively, are Selcom Radio's Thomas Aug. 27 -Sept. 2, Robert Goulet, The Music Huey Lewis And The News, 7 14 I CAN DREAM ABOUT YOU be fed at various times Sept. 1 -3. hour. 11 Gatti and James Schneider ... Tor - Makers, Narwood Productions, one Hartman, MCA 52378 (Multi -Level, BMI) News correspondent Joe Templeton Dan bet Radio signs the Voice Of Valley Aug. 29, Thompson Twins live from Allen- 12 20 3 I JUST CALLED TO SAY I LOVE YOU at a new occupational Stevie Wonder, Motown 1745 (Jobete /Black Bull, ASCAP) will take a look Mi- town, Culture Club, Supergroups, ABC Radio Agriculture Radio Network and 15 4 HARD HABIT TO BREAK hazard: the possible dangers of work- Network, two hours. 13 not, N.D.'s KKOA. Chicago, Full Moon /Warner Bros. 7-29214 (MCA, ASCAP) ing in front of a video display termi- Aug. 30 -Sept. 2, Jermaine Jackson, Smok- 14 16 MISSING YOU nal. Ten million Americans currently Happy anniversary to Narbeth, ey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Hitsville, John Waite, EMI -America 8212 (Hudson Bay /Paperwaite /Fullwater /Markmeem, ASCAP /BMI) in such a fash- Pa. -based Orange Productions. Pres- USA -The Story Of Motown, London Wave- spend their work day 1s 17 SOMETHING SAID LOVE ion, with the tally expected to rise to ident Lita Indzel Cohen and VP /ex- length, eleven hours. Rita Coolidge, A &M 2634 (Warner- Tamerlane/Writers House /Fifty Grand, 50 million by century's end. ecutive producer Sid Mark are a year Aug. 31, Night Ranger, Tony Carey, Su- BMI) 16 11 TAKING IT ALL TOO HARD pergroups, ABC Radio Network, one hour. old this month and growing strong Genesis, Atlantic 7 -89656 (Pun /Warner Bros., ASCAP) with "The Sounds Of Sinatra" (now Aug. 31 -Sept. 2, The Bee Gees, Dick 17 18 7 STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART (INTO YOUR LIFE) Morocco 1742 (Motown) (Welk /It Rains /Middlefield, BMI) Owen Spann left Clark's Rock, Roll & Remember, United Sta- Coyote Sisters, ABC Talkradio's added on WEZO Rochester and 18 14 15 ALIBIS tions, four hours. his heart in San Francisco and moved WQAL Cleveland) and "The Music Sergio Mendes, A &M 2639 (Snow, BMI/T. Mac, PRS /Bibo/Welk /Welbeck, Aug. 31 -Sept. 2, Top 30 USA with Eddie his other vital organs to New York, Machine," both hosted by Mark. ASCAP) Rabbitt. RadioRadio, CBS, three hours. 19 23 SOMEBODY'S EYES where his voice now emanates from ROLLYE BORNSTEIN Karla Bonoff, Columbia 38 -04472 (Ensign, BMI) Aug. 31 -Sept. 2, John Waite, Rick Dees' the Talkradio studios there. You can 20 9 7 GHOSTBUSTERS Weekly Top 40, United Stations, four hours. Ray Parker, Jr., Arista 1 -9212 (Golden Torch /Raydiola, ASCAP) hear him 10 to noon EST You're ... Aug. 31 -Sept. 2, John Waite, Lindsey 21 21 13 JUMP (FOR MY LOVE) Pointer Sisters, Planet 13780 (RCA) (Welbeck /Stephen aware of Jim Brown Productions if Buckingham, Rock Album Countdown, you're familiar with Coors Beer's Mitchell /Anidraks /Porchester, ASCAP) Westwood One, two hours. 22 27 SHE LOVES ME (THE BEST THAT I CAN BE) "Country News," Toyota's "Country Aug. 31 -Sept. 2, Carol Lynne Townes, Run James Ingram, QWest 7 -29235 (Warner Bros.) (WB /Nearytunes, ASCAP /Warner -Tamerlane /Nearysong, BMI) Top 10" and "The Odyssey File." D.M.C., The Countdown, Westwood One, two 23 24 SEXY GIRL Joining the Los Angeles -based radio hours. Glenn Frey, MCA 52413 (Night River /Red Cloud, ASCAP) syndicator as GM /CEO is former Aug. 31 -Sept. 2, George Jones, Hank Wil- 24 30 3 BULLISH Alpert Tijuana Brass, A &M 2655 (ANU,BMI /Ram Wave, ASCAP) MCA Records marketing VP John liams Jr., Labor Day Music Special, Mutual Herb 2s 28 YOU WERE MADE FOR ME N. Brown (no relation). Broadcasting, three hours. Irene Cara, Geffen /Network 7 -29257 (Warner Bros.) (Carub/AICor, Aug. 31 -Sept. 2, Journey, Superstars Rock ASCAP) At New York -based MJI Broad- Concert, Westwood One, 90 minutes. 26 40 2 IN THE NAME OF LOVE Bill Withers, Polydor 881221-7 (PolyGram) casting, Gary Krantz is upped to di- Ralph MacDonald With Aug. 31 -Sept. 2, Rock'n'Roll Siblings, 27 22 16 ALMOST PARADISE...LOVE THEME FROM FOOTLOOSE rector of operations ... The syndica- Rock Chronicles, Westwood One, one hour. Mike Reno And Ann Wilson, Columbia 38 -04418 (Ensign, BMI) tor has also announced the Aug. 31 -Sept. 2, Labor Day, Dr. Demento, 28 19 10 SECOND CHANCE Paul Anka, Columbia 38 -04407 (Squwanko /Foster Frees, BMI /Genevieve, establishment of "The Heavy Metal Westwood One, two hours. ASCAP) Hall Of Fame," located at New Aug. 31 -Sept. 2, Billy May, The Great 41 2 THERE GOES MY BABY Bros.) (Unichappell /Jot, BMI) Cafe. Those re- Sounds, United Stations, four hours. Donna Summer, Geffen 7-29291 (Warner York's Hard Rock 30 26 11 A CHANCE FOR HEAVEN Aug. 31 2, John Denver, Weekly ceiving the honor include Judas -Sept. Christopher Cross, Columbia 38 -04492 (New Hidden Valley /Another Page, Priest, Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, Country Music Countdown, three hours. ASCAP /Carole Bayer Sager, BMI) Aug. 31 -Sept. 2, The Kendalls, Solid Gold 31 34 3 THE LUCKY ONE Ozzy Osbourne, Ronnie James Dio Laura Branigan, Atlantic 7-89636 (Roliram /Lorimar,BMI) Country, United Stations, three hours. and Jimi Hendrix, and the decision of MILE -HIGH MORNING-KPKE Den- 32 31 18 SELF CONTROL Aug. 31 -Sept. 2, Beatles In America, Don Laura Branigan, Atlantic 7 -89676 (Edition Sunrise/Careers, BMI) which esteemed musicians to include ver's early riser team Steven B. & & Deanna on Bleecker Street, Continuum 33 25 15 SIMPLE the Hawk prepare Johnny Mathis, Columbia 38 -04468 (Blackwood, BMI /April, ASCAP) was left to the listeners of MJI's syn- to broadcast Broadcasting Network, one hour. program. their show from a KCNC -TV 34 38 3 CITY OF NEW ORLEANS dicated "Metalshop" Aug. 31 -Sept. 3, 20th Anniversary Beatles Willie Nelson, Columbia 38 -04568 (Buddah/Turnpike Tom, ASCAP) Known as "the only show with Friendship 4 balloon. MY LADY Radio Special, RadioRadio, CBS, six hours. 35 35 L.A. IS Frank Sinatra, QWest 7 -29223 (Warner Bros) (Frank Aug. 31 -Sept. 6, Krokus, Metalshop, Mil Sinatra/Threesome/YelluwBrick Road, ASCAP) NEW HEIGHTS FOR KWK JOCKS Broadcasting, one hour. 36 37 3 ONLY WHEN YOU LEAVE Spandau Ballet, Chrysalis 4 -42792 (Reformation, ASCAP) Sept. 1, Labor Day Special with Johnny 37 32 14 BORDERLINE Paycheck, Alabama, Hank Williams Jr., ABC Madonna, Sire 7 -29354 (Warner Bros.) (Likasa, BMI) Entertainment Network, 90 minutes. 38 29 14 THEME FROM ST. ELSEWHERE Grusin, GRP 3005 (Minsey /Roaring Fork, BMI) Billboard Remote In St. Louis Sept. 1, Ringo's Yellow Submarine, ABC Dave 39 39 RIGHT BY YOUR SIDE FM Network, one hour. Eurythmics, RCA 13695 (Blue Network, ASCAP) ST. LOUIS - Only the first sum- Station manager Bob Burch ex- Sept. 1 -2, O'Jays, Music & Memories, 40 IF I'M STILL AROUND TOMORROW mer Arbitron here could prompt ma- panded the vigil to all shifts on the Strand Broadcast Services, three hours. Sadao Watanabe, Elektra 7 -69700 (Antisia, ASCAP) 41 33 8 TO ME Rolling Con- jor top 40 contender KWK -FM to fourth day to hype a KWK -spon- Sept. 2, School Days, Stone's Barbara Mandrell /Lee Greenwood, MCA 52415 (Collins Court /Lodge Hall, perch both drive time jocks on its sored Rod Stewart concert at the St. tinuous History Of Rock & Roll, ABC Rock ASCAP) promotional billboard for Louis Arena. The strategically placed Radio Network, one hour. 42 36 HEAVEN SENT YOU a non -con- Stanley Clarke, Epic 34 -04485 (Pure Love,ASCAP/Lakeva,BMI) is located Sept. 2, American Country Countdown test- related remote in the sizzling billboard neatly alongside 43 CIEN* I'M SO EXCITED heat. heavily traveled U.S. 40 and in the with Bob Kingsley, ABC Entertainment Net - Pointer Sisters, Planet 13857 (RCA) (Braintree /'Til Dawn /Blackwood, Four days in the 90 -plus tempera- work, three hours. BMI) shadow of the venue. 44 45 3 LOVELY LADY Sept. 2, American Top 40 with Casey Ka- tures produced some wild commen- Ironically, the last such stunt in George Fishoff, Lisa 001 (George Fishoff, ASCAP) tary and antics from morning man sem, ABC Contemporary Network, four 45 43 19 BELIEVE IN ME this market was on KWK -AM and hours. Dan Fogelberg, Full Moon /Epic 34 -04447 (Hickory Grove /April, ASCAP) and billboard subject Mark Klose. 46 42 13 A LITTLE LOVE featured morning duo Jim Light and Sept. 2 -8, Bluebells, Rock Over London, The occasionally self-effacing Klose Juice Newton, RCA 13823 (Cement Chicken, ASCAP) Ken Reed doing a line feed to their International, one hour. ( "A monkey could do my job ") is Radio 47 47 15 PRIME TIME Roberts Building studio in 1963. The Sept. 2 -8, Quiet Riot, Guest DJ, P.F.M., Alan Parsons Project, Arista 1 -9208 (Woolfsongs /Careers, BMI) shown propped up on one elbow in a TIME St. Louis riverfront's 630 -foot Gate- one hour. 48 46 20 TIME AFTER full -length, clothed back view adja- Cyndi Lauper, Portrait 37 -04432 (Epic) (Reilla, BMI /Dub Notes, ASCAP) way Arch has housed just one remote Sept. 3 -9, Bobby Bare, Live From Gilley's, IN cent to the message "Klose's Back." 49 48 19 JUST ANOTHER WOMAN LOVE in its nearly 20 -year existence. Den- Westwood One, one hour. Anne Murray, Capitol 5344 (Southern Nights, ASCAP) The blurb refers to his recent absence 50 49 7 YOU'RE THE BEST THING ver's Mike Butts (as "Brother Mar- Sept. 3 -9, Teddy Pendergrass part two, from rock radio (more than 10 years The Style Council, Geffen 7 -29248 (Warner Bros.) (EMI /Colgems -EMI, cus Darin ") holds the untarnished Special Edition, Westwood One, one hour. ASCAP) at KSHE) while filling a prestigious distinction for the lofty gig on Sept. 3 -9, Lindsey Buckingham, Off The but stifling news slot that wasn't Movers). /info KXOK in 1972. Record Special, Westwood One, one hour. CD Bullets are awarded to those products demonstrating the greatest airplay gains this week (Prime (seal indicated by dot). Recording for him on perennial AM market Sept. 3 -9, Ronnie James Dio, Red Rider, In Recording Industry Assn. of America seal for sales of 14'1,000 units Assn. of America seal for sales of 2,000,s ` units (seal indicated by triangle). powerhouse KMOX. LARRY HOFFMAN Concert, Westwood One, 90 minutes. Industry

www.americanradiohistory.com 20 Retailing Gotham Store Gives CD Its All Newly Opened Citidisc Stocks Only Laser -Read Titles for else." By FRED GOODMAN in the New York market in January. looking anywhere The firm still services accounts in Despite the specialized full catalog competitive NEW YORK -Specialty retailing other areas of the country, including approach, Citidisc offers with a high end of for the Compact Disc arrived here Tower in California and Laury's in retail prices, for some imports and a low last month with the July 4 debut of Chicago, and also wholesales Japa- $19.75 $14.99 for domestic titles. Citidisc, a CD -only retailer on Man- nese product in Europe and Europe- end of below what Tower hattan's Upper West Side. an titles in Japan. But Citidisc's fu- "We're 25 cents for their limited foreign se- Like the configuration it sells, the ture appears to be in retailing, with charges says, adding that new retail outlet's space at Broadway another store set to open in Los An- lection," Podover like to drop the price down to and 81st St. is compact, measuring a geles six months from now. he'd end for Sheffield and Te- scant 225 square feet. But it's more A newcomer to music retailing, the lower in the near future. "We than enough room for Citidisc to dis- Podover is a former media director lare product and Japan monthly," play its 3,000-title inventory. for an advertising agency who pur- go to Germany "We wanted to give buyers the op- chased a CD player in March, 1983 he says. has been relying primarily portunity to see everything," says Ci- and couldn't find enough titles to sat- Citidisc Europe on word of mouth and a high traffic tidisc co -owner Louis Podover. isfy himself. Taking trips to SELL IT, OR ELSE -RCA field merchandiser Ken Ryan, right, threatens for the bulk of its business. "Even though people are now more in quest of CDs for his own collec- location Tower employees while delivering copies of Grim Reaper's RCA debut Podover says he has been able to selective in what they buy than they tion, Podover began selling European "See You In Hell" at the chain's Sunset Blvd. location in Los Angeles. clients from the downtown were when CDs first came out, the titles to hi fi dealers here. draw Heeding his warning, from left, are RCA's Los Angeles Sales manager Curt fear of the spread of product we carry is diverse His present catalog still heavily fa- Tower outlet, and has no Swedlow, the store's assistant manager Dennis Lefler and Tower's region- in his enough to allow people to walk away vors imports, with 90% of Citidisc's Tower outlet slated to open al manager Bob Delanoy. from titles they don't want and find titles bought overseas. "I'd like to neighborhood this fall. ,something they do want." drop down to a 70/30 ratio of im- "Our basic philosophy is complete we Begun as a wholesaler 18 months ports to domestics," Podover says, catalog," he says. "The only thing ago, Citidisc prepared for the store "but our customer base is built on don't carry is Japanese sing -along Record Shop Staffers opening by pulling out of wholesaling people who can't find what they're music." TRADE SHOWS' ROLE CHANGING Work To Boost Image By EARL PAIGE Blank Tape Buying Reassessed This is the second of a two -part re- back and take care of an invoice import on The Record Shop, one of the mediately." She was previously locat- ter CES as redundant for for Winter CES are approaching, LOS ANGELES Continuing some years, country's oldest record /tape chains, ed at a separate site. Robert Burnett, marketing director much discussion contrasts the two sales increases and new brand entries which is moving its administrative of- With Quist in offices at the new of the firm's magnetic audio CES events. Nearly all buyers see the have vendors and buyers at record/ /video fice to the West Coast from Minne- warehouse here, Loudon takes the division, says: "It was one summer event as the most critical. tape chains reassessing the role of just trade apolis this month. view that the chain is at last moving more toward the holi- trade shows in blank tape buying show too many." "It gears you MINNEAPOLIS -Problems stem- toward important objectives. "We day season," says Lloyd Welch of 13- patterns. Several chain blank media buyers ming from widely scattered stores were not doing much in merchandis- unit Harmony House, Detroit. "We used to buy CES to CES," say they do visit the two CES events haunt many record /tape chains, but ing contests and really not much ad- says Chris Siciliano, purchasing vice in large part to see new lines. Howev- However, considering new brands few more seriously than The Record vertising," says Loudon, who jumped president at 34 -unit Licorice Pizza er, many agree with Larry Rallo, to touch base with, Paul Fussell of Shop. Thus, staffers here, along with to Record Shop three years ago after here, referring to the annual Summer marketing manager at BASF, who 152 -unit Record Bar, Durham, N.C. those opening a West Coast adminis- 11 years with Musicland. "We were and Winter Consumer Electronics notes, "The shows are just four and a says both shows are valuable for him. trative office, are focusing their ef- not that aggressive." Shows. "But blank tape has become half months apart. There's not that "We need to see upper level manage- forts on building a cohesive organi- Loudon says the chain's name it- so important that we cut our deal many innovations show to show." ment to put a face to the name." zation and enlarging the chain's self has been recognized as a prob- with Maxell, for example, a month Buyers and vendors surveyed also image. lem. "When you go on the air and say Buyers say they deliberately seek prior to the last CES (in June)." say that a new factor is the approach- Remaining here in new quarters on the new Prince is available at 'The out new brands. "I don't go to see my ing importance of blank computer Blvd. in suburban Edina Record Shop,' it's too generic," he Other buyers reflect this trend to- everyday vendors," says Jerry Industrial software, with a proliferation of trade are Jeff Loudon, in charge of pur- opines. "That could mean any record ward purchasing and launching pro- McBrayer of 32 -unit Record Fac- shows further straining resources. chasing and advertising, and Joyce shop in town. We're dropping 'the' to grams nearly year- round, while ven- tory, San Francisco. "I want to meet Quist, who handles all non -music make our name marketable. We an- dors more than ever seem to be Siciliano for one added Softcon to new people and see new lines. We de- merchandise, warehousing and inter- swer phones 'Record Shop,' using it questioning dependency on trade his show itinerary this past spring as pend on at least one trade show a nal administrative communications as if it were one word. It becomes an shows. For example, 3M has decided part of the chain's study of computer year, and go to more depending on 25 -unit chain. verb form." to concentrate on just the Summer software viability. Like others, he what's happening with the product." for the active move of Mary Ann an assertiveness was CES and not exhibit at the upcoming says show trips are vital in a political Both say the Loudon says Looking toward more frequent ac- Levitt, president of the chain, along emphasized in the chain's first self - winter event, Jan. 5 -8. sense, "to say hello and meet top tivity is Mike Stephenson of 150 -unit with other key administrative and fi- produced jingle with the phrase while executives." Citing the strain in logistics Camelot Enterprises, North Canton, nancial staff to Sausalito is positive in "right here." He notes: "Copy goes, exhibit contract deadlines revealing 3M has regarded the Win- Because Ohio. Noting that he just hosted terms of the chain's growth objec- 'It's Record Shop right here.' We car- Doug Chatburn, TDK national sales tives. "They'll be back here every five ry the 'right here' into print ads and manager, Stephenson stresses that or six weeks," says Quist, a 16- veter- our p -o -p." vendors see a need to make more an of the 27- year -old chain. As its marketing story takes shape, Rack up the profits trips to accounts now. In fact, he Involved with the growing mer- Loudon and Quist see the chain solv- says, "We may have to form two buy- chandise assortment, which ranges ing other problems that derive from ing teams" as the CES shows grow from music -themed clothing to per- geographical dispersion, as Record the changing with LaCTM and adjust to sonal stereo, she says, "Now I'm Shop begins to cluster. Adds Lou - marketplace. EARL PAIGE right in the warehouse. I can walk (Continued on page 26) BALLSTADT'S ADVENTURES IN VIDEO Minneapolis Vid Dealer Innovates As Video Software Dealers Associa- market." in the Vestrons and Embassies will tion (VSDA) membership and activity Ballstadt, a former real estate disappear. burgeons, a number of members are agent who was also mayor of a subur- "As it is now," he continues, "free taking a more assertive role. This is ban Minneapolis community for 11 enterprise is in place and studios have the first of a series of profiles of these years and a city councilman for two the right rate. They take more money members. years prior to that, caught the atten- from us in the form of higher initial tion of the VSDA with his political prices; we are taking their risk, we're was invited MINNEAPOLIS -As VCR pene- savvy and his daring. He paying the money up front, and it's Next to by VSDA directors to Phoenix this working. We're seeing the new com- LeRaCTn/ nothing else Libraries, tration moves toward 15% of house- spring for a lobbying strategy session. Conti- quite stacks up. The Album and holds and the home video boom con- panies like Jack Silverman's rugged wood construction Lazer Disc Racks, tinues, video specialty dealers with Among a number of new leaders nental Video and examples like Orion and beautiful walnut grain Video Game and Computer foresight realize they must constantly drawn by VSDA's fight against pro- now going through Vestron." finish have made us the custom- Software Storage. We also. innovate to deal with competition, posed video rental legislation, Ball - Of his own lobbying efforts, Ball - for many years. have a complete line of store ers choice Our says local dealer Dave Ballstadt. stadt approached the volatile issue stadt points out that he went to new, full color package fixtures. Paid Freight and As stores open and expand around from a fresh slant. "I think (a new Washington with the VSDA contin- designs show each rack in Truckload Quantities Available. him, Ballstadt claims that few are as law) would stifle the creativity we're gent even though James Overstar, the use. Audio and Video Tape Outside Texas call toll free: home aggressive as his three -unit chain, starting to see coming from the inde- Congressman from Ballstadt's producers," he says. "If the district, is not on any committee in- -11-ao0 5315341 Adventures In Video. He acknowl- pendent edges that some moves, like staying studios get a lock on the money from volved in video legislation. THE RACK FACTORY,,.c have had no experi- p- open 19 hours a day, were probably the video dealer community, then the "People who P. O. lion 7331. San Antonio. Tx 78207, 512- 227 -7734 not about too far out. But, he says, "I think our independent producers will be forced ence in politics may think favors back SEE US AT BOOTH 24 VSDA SHOW! willingness to experiment has found to deal with Hollywood's 'Big Six.' it, but there are always us earning a leadership role in the The freedom and openness seen now (Continued on page 25)

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ECM /WB 2 -25007 list of the goods they request. Bravura! (WEA) $ 15.98 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK free: one Super High Grade VHS T- Schwartz sees the free- merchan- LP CBS Masterworks IM 39133 (CBS)no list JARRETT, KEITH Against All Odds CA IMT 39133 no list CD Atlantic 2 -80152 (WEA) 5 1 5 98 120 videocassette, four DA7 90-min- dise promotional concept as superior Koln Concert ute high -bias audiocassettes, four MENDELSSOHN CD Warner Bros. ECM/W8 2 -1064 to cash rebates or product discounts. in E Minor, Op 64 (WEA) $ 15.98 DA3 90- minute normal -bias audio- Violin Concerto The main reason, he says, is that the CA Vanguard CSRV 387 SD $3.98 KEITH To get your company's new album and -2 video head JARRETT, cassettes or a JVC TCL customer perceives added value in MOZART My Song tape releases listed, either send release cleaning cassette. Serenade No. 9 in D Major, K 320 CD Warner Bros. ECM /WB 2 -1115 sheets or else type the information in the former. LP CBS Masterworks MP 39067 (WEA) S15.98 the above format on your letterhead. According to Gary Schwartz, "Manufacturers in our industry (CBS) no list MADONNA Please include suggested list price CA MPT 39067 no list CD Warner Bros. SIR /WB 2 -23867 JVC's national marketing and sales have been caught in the trap of giving Free- (WEA) $ 15.98 whenever possible. Send to Kim manager, the company expects to use customers dollar rebates and pure MOZART man, Billboard, 1515 Broadway, New Various Piano Compositions MAYS, LYLE & PAT METHENY to learn more about York, N.Y. the promotion discounts, which simply condition LP CBS Masterworks MP 39127 (see METHENY, PAT) 10036. the number of consumers who utilize the customer to value the product at (CBS) no list CA MPT 39127 no list both types of tape. the lower price," he says. "Once a NIELSEN "If there is a marriage between au- supplier stops giving that dollar Symphony No. 3 "Sinfonia away, the Espansiva"" dio and video, then the same custom- customer starts buying an- Survey for Week Ending 9/1/84 video and au- other brand of tape. We've enhanced New York Philharmonic, L. Bern- er will be a user of both stein, cond. Billboard® diotape," says Schwartz. "We're the value of our product without con- LP CBS Masterworks MP 39071 ditioning them to expect a discount (CBS) no list going to find out to what extent that CA MPT 39071 no list the tape itself." is true by tying Dynarec audiocas- of POULENC Gloria; Concerto for Two Pianos LP CBS Masterworks MP 39069 TELEX NO. 126221 (CBS) no list lop25 CA MPT 39069 no list ROSSINI Seven Great Overtures CA Vanguard CSRV 396 SD 53.98 - TM SCHUBERT V1eo o- Sonata in A Major, Op. Posth. 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changed the packaging," she adds, Interactive music composition and learning tool enables SET Electronic Arts "to make it more consumer-oriented 4 2 29 MUSIC CONSTRUCTION user to work with a library of music or compose own. more information." and provide Contains over 600 problems in addition, subtraction, FAYE ZUCKERMAN multiplication, division, fractions and decimals for 5 8 31 MATH BLASTER! Davidson & Associates students age 6 -12, with game at the end.

Educational program designed to help students study 3 10 COMPUTER STUDY Videocassette 6 Barron Educational Series for the SAT exam. PROGRAM FOR SAT Top 40 Three -part learning game designed to teach very 4 -12) the computer keyboard & 7 9 13 FACEMAKER Spinnaker young children (ages Sales & Rentals memory skills by working with a human face. Learning adventure that encourages problem -solving THE MOST 8 4 46 IN SEARCH OF Spinnaker & sharpens the mind of the player (age 10 to adult) Charts AMAZING THING while they search for the most amazing thing. to improve 9 WORD ATTACK Davidson & Associates An educational program designed Every Week vocabulary, reading and spelling skills.

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71.e GW.iaArA IJS CI.I"fflee Included Database Erg ~IN Inn Wy1I boy JD gel Ito 9 «r,,... THE CONSULTANT Batteries From your distributor or Processing Package The Scarborough System, Inc 10 8 11 PFS: Write Software Publishing Word 800 -882 -8222 www.americanradiohistory.com Retailing 25 Minneapolis Video Dealer Now Playing Dave Ballstadt Innovates Continued from page 20 "We wanted to find out how many Brockman To Rep Chinese Consortium and forth between legislators. In the copies moved per title, which prod- case of video legislation, Rep. Robert uct, whether we needed the inventory depth we have in the two loca- By FAYE ZUCKERMAN Commodore, Wang, Radio Shack packages are now shipping for the Kastenmeier of Wisconsin, who's other and -based machines. crucial, is also on the Great Lakes tions," he says. "We found that more A weekly column focusing on CP /M Macintosh," he says. "After Lotus hard- Commission, so our people in Minne- depth, but in current movies, worked Some 30 full -time computer scien- ships its popular 1 -2 -3 package in ware and software developments in best." tists currently make up the Shanghai early 1985 there will sota work with him," Ballstadt notes. the home computer industry. be an increase in Throughout his three years with staff, with a smaller Chinese- speak- sales. Some people same fervent views he John Brockman is best known for are waiting for the Bringing the Adventures, Ballstadt has not flirted ing American staff to supervise prod- Lotus package and holding has about VSDA's political future to pioneering computer software pub- off (mak- that much with videodisks. However, uct development here and in China ing a purchase of the his private destiny, Ballstadt notes lishing. He spearheaded the launch of Apple he has been working with Arthur act act essentially as liaisons. computer)." retail- the first agency devoted to represent- that he is not counting just on Morowitz's Metro Distributing and * * * The programs ing. He is involved along with his ing software authors and rose to fame now available for is closing out 4,000 CED titles. "We Affirmed: Sierra On -Line might the computer mentor Bob Bigelow, a VSDA direc- after closing a $2.3 million advance include a mix of busi- did carry some CED for rental," he become the only company allowed to ness and home tor and veteran local dealer who has deal for Stewart Brand, who au- applications. These says. The close -out is at $12.99. push its computer software as "Hi- business programs three stores, in a wholesale firm mar- thored "The Whole Earth Software include "Main One of the keys to Ballstadt's suc- Res Adventures." The California Street Filer," "Multiplan," keting used movies. Catalog." It is the highest amount "PFS: cess has been his move into hard- company was recently in claim- File," ever paid for an original paperback court "PFS: Report," "Dow Jones As for retail, Ballstadt says dealers ware. His first move was to hire Jim ing that the phrase is identifiable Spreadsheet Link," book, according to a spokesman for Apropos' "Real must progress beyond the concepts of Ellis, who had six years of major with the firm's brand of software and Estate Planner" and John Brockman Associates. Apple's large selection and large sites as a hardware experience, as general produced evidence that consumers "MacWrite package. The agency is again receiving some /MacPaint" guaranteed bulwark to competition. manager. With Ellis in tow, Ballstadt and the trade identify a Sierra line As for entertainment software, attention, after having announced an- In He even experimented with a small considers his approach unique: pack- with the phrase. other prededent- setting move for the (Continued on page 26) store, stocking only 1,400 movies. aging VCRs along with movies. computer software area. It will be While Sierra On -Line has not ob- representing a group of computer sci- tained a trademark for "Hi -Res Ad- entists, analysts and programmers ventures," the court has found that from 10 institutes based in the Peo- the company is making "good faith ple's Republic of China. The Shang- non -trademark use," and granted Si- hai Software Consortium is a U.S. - erra On -Line exclusive rights to the managed company that has an export phrase. license for software services in China. The brouhaha stems from Phoenix According to a spokesman, "The Software's use of the same phrase for TO MAKE A CASSETTE TAPE SOUND LIKE MUSIC, consortium was set up to make Chi- its software. A U.S. District Court YOU'VE GOT TO KNOW WHAT MUSIC SOUNDS LIKE. na's computer science community agreed with Sierra, pointing out that Think about it What other tape manufacturer also builds professional It Is this unique combination of technical and musical expertise that there are many recording equipment including 24 -track and digital studio tape led Denon to use Dynamic Distortion Testing to optimize DX cassette available to U.S. companies. Service other phrases avail- recorders? What other tape manufacturer has 72 years of experience as a tape performance in the presence of real musical signals, not mere will cost little able to Phoenix that signify the con- major record company? Other tape manufacturers may talk about "digital laboratory test tones. The result is the most musical of all cassette tape. as as $15 on an hourly ready." but do you know Denon developed the digital recording process Denon DX- Cassette tape When we claim its better. we say it with basis." The Shanghai group will be tent of its strategy games. in 1972? music. developing product for IBM, Apple, * * * Takeover: The ballyhooed Amiga Computer now has the marketing strength behind it to compete with DENON IBM and with Apple Computer's Macintosh. It was acquired by Com- modore International, which, according to Amiga marketing director Don Reisinger, will take charge of DENON DX1 as51. 118 marketing the 32 -bit computer. It will be priced at $1,000. DENON DX3 When the machine was introduced DENON DX4 in June, industry observers ques- l DE NON DX 7 tioned whether the computer indus- 71._ z DENON _ _ _ DXa +O try could support a new machine with an operating system incompati- DXM 90 ble with today's popular machines. a ANk L PRE -PRINTED CUSTOM OR PROMOTIONAL But, Reisninger notes, third party software vendors are currently work- 800/648-0958 ing on programs for the machine to GOPHER PRODUCTS CORP be rolled out in early 1985. And 2201 Lockheed Way Commodore certainly has the mar- Carson Coty. Nw 89701 keting muscle and resources to take on the bigger computer firms. The Amiga machine, which will "CASSETTE " gets a new name later this year, contains color graphics, a specially de- ON DISPLAY signed chip for computer animation and 128K of memory similar to Mac- assettes are "Fully Visible' intosh, which does not offer color & "Pilfer- proof' in the graphics. "Quick -Vue Displayer" The Macintosh weighs 18 pounds, while the Amiga computer is reported to be a desktop machine. While Reisinger contends that there is some crossover for an audience target, the transportable Apple computer is slated for different markets. It is likely that the $1,000 price tag will have an impact on IBM's PCjr and the Apple machine. As for pricing, the Macintosh is already being discounted in many major markets. While the firm says it is underproducing the computer, major retailers are offering $500 off its list price. It originally sold for about $2,500; many dealers are advertising a street price of $1,995. Your store can attract and promote im- This discounting is occurring near- pulse buying with our unique designs in "cassette" and 8 -track merchandising. ly seven months after the Cupertino, Customers can see each tape and flip Calif. firm rolled out the machine at through the selections as simply as turn- a million -dollar affair. Much of the ing pages in a book, browsers become D E I I buyers!!! luster for the machine has dwindled, S G N N T E G R I T Y Amxéa lnr.. retailers claim, due in Oerxm 2? Lxa Orwe. F4,441,1 N 1 it70p( 101 S%r?elc part to lack Nlpp7n . AkA45Fa. of Calurt» Co., LW No. 14.14. 4.Crxxne. MinatD-Ku, Tokyo 107. Ja queen impprs. 395L* D4ißm Sf rAa.x... ;y,e,a,r 047 IA% r,pna¡ig. 511 ?364338 "Quick -Vue" software and a glut of product. According to a spokesman for Ap- Store Displayers ple, which denies that sales are slow- P.O. Box 409 Forney, Texas 75126 ing, the firm has sold more than 70,000 units. "More than 70 software www.americanradiohistory.com 26 Rekailing Video Music Programming Record Shop Boosting Its Image MTV Adds & Rotation Continued from page 20 Vegas, Salt Lake City and Chicago. behind on product or type of sale," Other stores are located in Grand Is- says Loudon, noting that timing is This report does not include those videos in recurrent or oldie rotation. For further information, contact Buzz don: "Let's face it, in many of our Brindle, director of music /programming, MTV, 1133 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10036. land, Neb., Cedar Falls and Cedar flexible. markets you're never going to truster Rapids, Iowa, and Mankato, Minn. In many ways, Record Shop re- stores." NEW VIDEOS ADDED: flects a historical willingness to try Record Shop's map reveals that Loudon notes new emphasis on new moves, albeit carefully. "We there are now five units here, three carefully planned merchandisng con- Chequered Past, "How Much Is Too Much," EMI America were one of the first to get into so- each in Des Moines and Phoenix and tests: "We book them far in the fu- Comateens, "Resist Her," Mercury called boutique items," Quist notes, Hell," RCA two each in Lincoln and Omaha. One ture, schedule one at a time. There Grim Reaper, "See You In and that portion of the chain's vol- Hagar, "I Can't Drive 55," Geffen Omaha unit is indicative of a past at- needs to be time between them." He Sammy is now burgeoning. Is On The Run," Morocco tempt to diversify into a new store cites the right product, timing and ume Jakata, "Hell Often, Record Shop has had to Mama's Boys, "If The Kids Are United," Arista format. Called Music & Things, it the prize as key ingredients of suc- limit itself because of malls' competi- Van Stephenson, "What The Big Girls Do," MCA stocks no prerecorded product and cessful contests. tive restrictions. Greeting cards are Roger Taylor, "Strange Frontier," Capitol remains profitable. the contests are As unifying as taboo, and clothing items need to be Tina Turner, "Better Be Good To Me," Capitol sales scheduled each Totally isolated units are in Grand three national closely keyed to music. Bonnie Tyler, "Here She Comes," Columbia allows everybody to get Forks, N.D., Sioux Falls, S.D., Las year. "This In personal stereo, first tried last summer, the chain is now venturing HEAVY ROTATION (maximum 4 plays a day): into headphones and some 10 other items. After searching out Sanyo, Bon Jovi, "She Don't Know Me," Mercury stocks Panasonic and Quist now also Lindsey Buckingham, "Go Insane," Elektra off at $69.95 Crown items, topping - John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band, "On The Dark Side," Scotti Bros. not in deference to mall hi fi shop Cars, "Drive," Elektra neighbors, she notes, but rather be- Elvis Costello, "The Only Flame," Columbia cause the impulse nature dissolves at Fixx, "Are We Ourselves," MCA that price point. A Flock Of Seagulls, "The More You Live," Arista One accessory item burgeons Glenn Frey, "Sexy Girl," MCA above the others: blank tape. Quist is Corey Hart, `Sunglasses At Night," EMI America just now adding video, though Rec- Dan Hartman, "I Can Dream About You," MCA ord Shop has yet to move into prere- Billy Idol, "Flesh For Fantasy," Chrysalis corded product. Lines with both au- Jefferson Starship, "Lay It On The Line," Grunt/RCA dio and video blank tape carried by Cyndi Lauper, "She Bop," Portrait the chain are Memorex, TDK, Fuji Huey Lewis, "If This Is It," Chrysalis and Scotch; Maxell is carried in au- Madonna, "Lucky Star," Sire Camel/MCA dio only. Night Ranger, "When You Close Your Eyes," Loudon says he feels minimal cen- Prince, "Let's Go Crazy," Warner Bros. Bros. tral warehousing with most product Prince, "When Doves Cry," Warner Quiet Riot, "Mama Weer All Crazee Now," Pasha/CBS drop- shipped has beneficial trade- Raft, "Round And Round," Atlantic Acknowledging that some offs. Scandal, "The Warrior," Columbia chains see an added cost factor per Scorpions, "Still Loving You," Mercury SKU caused by drop shipments, he Slade, "My Oh My," CBS Associated says: "There are inherent costs in Bruce Springsteen, "Dancing In The Dark," Columbia warehousing, too. Often it is cheaper Billy Squier, "Rock Me Tonight," Capitol to drop -ship where there are pro- Rod Stewart, "Some Guys Have All The Luck,' Warner Bros. grams or discounts you can take ad- Twisted Sister, "We're Not Gonna Take It," Atlantic vantage of." John Waite, "Missing You," EMI America Record Shop is mall -only, and Peter Wolf, "Lights Out," EMI America mall stores tend to charge more. Yes, "It Can Happen," Atco From A.I. Rosenthal Associates, And, indicate Loudon and Quist, in ZZ Top, "Legs," Warner Bros. Record Shop's case this derives not 3 plays a day): America's Leading Distributor of entirely from malls' protectiveness; MEDIUM ROTATION (maximum they figure they do more for London customers., Bananarama, "Cruel Summer," Blank Tape & Accessories Bangles, "Hero Takes A Fall," Columbia Berlin, "Dancing In Berlin," Geffen Box Of Frogs, "Back Where I Started," Epic 1) Over 40 Top Naine Manufacturers: Bus Boys, "Cleaning Up The Town," Arista Cars, "Hello Again," Elektra TDK Recoton Now Maxell Discwasher Memorex Difford & Tilbrook, "Love's Crashing Waves," A &M * Sony Koss Scotch Eveready BASF Allsop Ronnie Dio, "The Last In Line," Warner Bros. Fuji Savoy Audio Technica PD Magnetics Eurythmics, "Right By Your Side," RCA Duracell Amaray Wico and many more! Playing Lita Ford, "Gotta Let Go," Mercury Honeymoon Suite, "New Girl Now," Warner Bros. Continued 2) 24 Hour Freight Paid Service. from page 25 INXS, "I Send A Message," Atco focom has already launched most of Jermaine Jackson, "Dynamite," Arista 3) Free Merchandising Displays and its catalog for the Apple computer. Howard Jones, "Pearl In The Shell," Elektra Sales Aids. The Zork series, as well as "Dead- Krokus, "Midnight Maniac," Arista line," "Witness" and "Suspended," Kenny Loggins, "I'm Free," Columbia Funds that Accrue are now available. Blue Chip Soft- 011ie & Jerry, "There's No Stoppin' Us," Polydor 4) Advertising ware's stock market simulation pack- Rail, "One -Two-Three -Four Rock," EMI America Automatically. age "Millionaire" is also shipping. Raft, "Back For More," Atlantic Lou Reed, "I Love You Suzanne," RCA * * * Billy Satellite, "Satisfy Me," Capitol The microcomputer software in- Frank Sinatra, "L.A. Is My Lady," Qwest/Warner Bros. See You at dustry is mourning the death of in- Spandau Ballet, "Only When You Leave," Chrysalis dustry pioneer George Tate, who Spirit, "I Got A Line On You," Mercury the Third Annual died of a heart attack Aug. 10. He Stephen Stills, "Stranger," Atlantic was 40 years old. Donna Summer, "There Goes My Baby," Geffen NATIONAL TAPE & The Tennessee -born Tate brought Thompson Twins, "You Take Me Up," Arista to market the revolutionary "dBase Stevie Ray Vaughan, "Cold Shot," Epic ACCESSORY SHOW II," the first English -language pro- Stevie Ray Vaughan, "Couldn't Stand The Weather," Epic gramming tool. He became interested Whitesnake, "Slow 'n Easy," Geffen in microcomputers in 1975, before Y&T, "Don't Stop Runniñ ," A&M the industry was recognized for its potential, and founded Ashton -Tate LIGHT ROTATION (maximum 2 plays a day): in 1981. Art Of Noise, "Close To The Edit," Island Bachman Turner Overdrive, "For The Weekend," Compleat TOUCH That DIAL! Bad Manners, "Samson & Delilah," Epic Atlantic City, NJ Get fast results with ACTION - Chicago, "Hard Habit To Break," Full Moon/Warner Bros. MART, the Billboard Classi- Bruce Cockburn, "Lovers In A Dangerous Time," A &M Sept. 17 & 18, 1984 fied. Dragon, "Rain," Polydor Echo & the Bunnymen, "Seven Seas," Sire Call Toll Free for Details: 800- 523 -2472 Fastway, "Tell Me," Columbia Factory, "Feels Like Heaven," Columbia 215- 441 -8900) Fiction (In PA Call Collect: Fleshtones, "American Beat," IRS Helix, "Rock You," Capitol Let The Sun Go," MCA A. II. 1orcnttlñhci11 Nik Kershaw, "Won't Call our Hotline at (800) 223 -7524, Jeff Lynne, "Video," Virgin/Epic Dept.E 11035 Louis DrivelW.rminster, PA 189741(215) 441.8900 and tell Jeff you want to see some Bob Marley, "One Love," Island Action! Hugh Masekela, "Don't Go Lose It," Arista (Continued on page 62)

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www.americanradiohistory.com 28 Recoiling Chains Step Up Drop Shipments To Individual Stores LOS ANGELES -Although cen- compare profit margins against re- some title or titles on cassette or LP, more comfortable to be able to sup- the Buffalo, Syracuse, Albany, Balti- tral warehousing of prerecorded taining the image of having hot al- which again isn't our fault. I must ply these titles from here. On special more and Cincinnati one-stops were product is still favored, chains are bum product immediately in an area know that hot product will be in products, like boutique items, we ap- first established to serve customers turning increasingly to drop ship- where we must be competitive. CBS those stores. Unless WEA firms a ply the same guidelines as with outside the Silver retail chain, which ments of hot albums to individual Records makes it easy with their 30- policy, I can't take a chance." albums. developed years later. stores. piece minimum. Sometimes when we Hunter also dislikes PolyGram's "The only alternative item I like to Centrally warehousing about 95% Peaches Entertainment, the 13- order 30 units, they may be out of 60 -unit album minimum, citing the see drop shipped direct is posters. of their stores' inventory are the 12 store Hialeah Gardens, Fla. opera- some part of the order, but they still fact that he often can't come up with They are fragile, hard to repack," Cats stores, based in Nashville; the tion, and Tower Records, the 34- ship the remainder of the order. that many pieces per store to make Hunter says, expressing a sentiment more than 30 Turtles stores, Chamb- store Sacramento chain, use direct "WEA is more difficult to deal the drop-ship minimum. Hunter with which most of his peers agree. lee, Ga.; the 19 Waxie Maxie's stores, shipments only. In contrast, Record with," he continues. "They'll ship a finds the MCA $100 minimum easier Washington; the 74 National Record Town, 63 outlets out of Albany, minimum order of $100, but then we to work with. He frowns upon Capi- Accessories are centrally ware- Marts, Pittsburgh; the 32 Record N.Y., and the 46 Sound Shops, based have to pay freight. WEA often tol's 10 -cent pick-and -pack charge housed by Record Bar, a practice Factories, Brisbane, Calif.; the 28 in Nashville, centrally warehouse ev- changes ship dates. As a result, our per unit if the order is less than 75 al- generally accepted, with the notable Disk Jockey locations; the almost erything for reshipment to individual order is held, waiting for the delayed bums. RCA and A &M have the same exceptions of Peaches Southeast. By 130 Western Merchandisers retail stores. title. deal as CBS, a 30 -piece minimum. shipping Wednesday, Hunter esti- shops; the 29 Music Plus stores, and "Central warehousing vs. direct "This isn't fair. We, the customer, "We carry between 10,000 and mates that even his most distant Bar the 150 Camelots. shipment to stores is problematical," had nothing to do with the delay. 12,000 album titles here in the Dur- outlets in Nevada, Utah and Idaho Warehouses carry catalog albums, explains Norman Hunter, manager WEA tells us it's up to the particular ham warehouse," Hunter continues. receive merchandise the following singles and accessories. Chains which Monday, as trucks travel over the of prerecorded product for the 150 - branch manager. They also hold up Take a smaller independent label, operate in a restricted vicinity, such plus Record Bar. "First, we have to the order if they have to back order like Rounder. We actually find it weekend. as Music Plus, Turtles and Waxie The 16 Record Theatres operate Maxie's use their own truck fleets to on a unique basis. The stores are clus- serve outlets on a daily basis. To tered so that each is supplied by a speed hot new album shipments, Joe one -stop in the area, which is also op- Martin of Turtles has even enlisted erated by Theatre chief Lenny Silver home office employees who drive of Buffalo. Dave Colson of Transcon- their own cars to supplement truck THERE'S ONLY tinent Record Sales emphasizes that shipments. ONE VIDEO COMPANY COMPLETELY DEVOTED TO MUSIC. So it's no wonder Pioneer Artists" has the largest catalog of music -video titles in the software business.

And why have we created the most outstanding INTO BATTLE-Jon Kerr, right, manager of Hollywood Records in Mesa, Ariz., poses with shopper Patrick Jennings and a 10 -foot purple spaceman collection available? It's quite simple. Because we who was promoting L. Ron Hubbard's "Battlefield Earth" album in the have the most outstanding equipment to see it and store. hear it on: the Pioneer`" LaserDisc' M brand videodisc Self- Merchandising Racks player. For Instructional Videos It's video for people who really care about audio. LOS ANGELES - Retail outlets Norstar intends to spend $1.5 million interested in stocking instructional in consumer print and tv to spur home video are being offered self- publlic interest in shops which stock PIONCER merchandising floor or counter racks the product. free if they buy enough titles to pack The Norstar fixtures are made of each display unit. formica and transparent plastic. The ARTISTS which is 141/2 inches The innovative concept, designed floor unit, to enable a variety of retail outlets to square and 68 inches high, will hold Come see us at Booth 818 at USDA. sell instructional software, offers 120 titles. A counter -top self-mer- is 15 inches and 26 dealers a 90 -day full cash repayment chandiser square on merchandise not sold during that inches high and holds 30 titles. initial period. 1984 Pioneer Video, Inc. All rights reserved. Steve Troy, president of San Jose - based Norstar, claims that 183 retail outlets have bought his fixtures after the first seven days of his "trade advertising." Troy offers suggested pre - Original Quality Glossy packs of individual titles from among a selection of 400 instructional video- DIVIDER CARDS SIORJMIN' PRINTS cassettes, which he says come from a FOR PENNIES wide variety of manufacturers. Par- ALL SIZES AVAILABLE NORMAN- ticipating stores may buy as little as Leading Wholesaler of B &W or full one title in a replenishment order, according to Troy. All Brands of Audio/ 15e and up color Video Tape, Computer "For example, we have a selection Diskettes, Recorder/ of exercise and sports instruction vid- For & Care & Why Pay More? FANS Troy explains. Computer PROMO eos for a sports store," Accessories Direct from Manufacturer "We've put together a number of cor- Call or Write related titles for the owner of a ma- *Monthly Specials made from ternity retail outlet." He suggests Sam Lempert print or *Complete FREE that record /tape stores not already in Wholesale (212) 782-2322 Satin Jackets Sweatshirts negative video might be customers. N.Y. 11211 Catalog Available 109 So. 5th Street, Brooklyn. T -Shirts The Norstar program provides a AL -LEN CUTTING CO. Unique custom made jackets retail store with approximately 30% CALL TOLL FREE Write for brochures & samples Special Volume Rates for the Rock 'N' Roll trade. markup, Troy says. Cooperative ad- 1-800-334 -2484 MASS PHOTO vertising is also provided. Five per- In NC. 1-800-672'2802 We Buy Used and 126 West 22 St. New York, N.Y.10011 Raleigh/Cary, 919-467-3302 COMPANY cent of net billing is rebated to the Obsolete Cards (212) 206 -0490 P.O. Box 884 Dept. BB Cary, NC 27511 1315.8 Waugh, Houston TX 77019 participating store owner. Troy says

www.americanradiohistory.com Video 29 $19.95 TITLES SELL WELL Media `Stretched' By Low Prices By TONY SEIDEMAN product was blunted because of back met. orders and lack of consumer advertis- Until the increased duplication ca- NEW YORK -Ultra-low prices ing, she and other distributors say. pacity is on line, Media will also re- can move feature film videocassettes Media vice president Paul Culberg frain from releasing more $19.95 ti- off the shelves in volume, but low admits that his company has been tles, says Culberg. Only one is tags alone aren't enough to sustain stretched to its limits filling the or- currently scheduled between now sales, if the result of Media Home ders for the $19.95 titles. The main and January: the 30- minute "2,000 - Entertainment's release of 20 titles at reason Media was able to put the Year -Old Man." $19.95 is any guide. product out at the reduced price was Distributors also report that con- The $19.95 Media titles had a because it does its own duplication. sumer purchases of the low -priced ti- strong initial sell- through, say retail- But, he notes, the firm's existing fa- tles have been heavy. Metro's Kessel- ers and distributors. The company it- cilities simply aren't enough to han- man notes that the titles in Media's self estimates that more than 100,000 dle the booming demand for Media's $19.95 package were in release at units have been moved by the pro- catalog product as well as the volume higher prices for some time prior to gram so far. of its cut -price titles. Because of this, their reshipment at the lower tag. Re- "It's unbelievable at that price Media has built a new duplication fa- tailers thus had already stocked their point," says one Southwestern dis- cility that will triple its capacity. rental inventory before the product tributor. But the high sales have not Despite the rough spots, Culberg saw its reductions, she says, and most FANTASY -Members MCA /Curb act Real Life make an appearance on of come without problems. "We have says he considers the Media pricing product probably moved out of the the nationally syndicated "Video Beat" program with host Richard Blade, sold such a large amount that Media effort to be a strong success. Al- stores and into households. an air personality on KROQ Los Angeles. Seated from left are the group's can't keep up with the orders," the though he won't be certain where his As is the case with Paramount Blade, KROQ air personality Katy Manor and Real Life's Danny Simcic, distributor says. product went until he sees the reor- Home Video's $39.95 pricing of fea- Richard Zatorski. Virtually all of the distributors sur- der patterns for it, marketplace signs ture films, there are no signs that any veyed by Billboard second that are strong that most sales have been companies will mimic Media in regu- comment. At New York's Metro made to consumers rather than to re- larly releasing $19.95 movies any Something Funny Going On: Video, Marcia Kesselman says that tail rental libraries. time soon. the $19.95 titles had a powerful ini- Given Media's current duplication Although Paramount vice presi- Comedy Titles Hit Market tial sell- through, with features like capacity, Culberg says, it was inad- dent Tim Clott has said that $19.95 is "Basket Case" and "Attack Of The visable to push the $19.95 titles in the the next strong price point for home By FAYE ZUCKERMAN Killer Tomatoes" racking up strong consumer media and generate a re- video product, his company won't be pre- orders. But the momentum of the sulting demand that could not be (Continued on page 34) LOS ANGELES - Comedy pro- commanded initial orders over 5,000. gramming is shaping up as a viable Reorders keep coming in on a regu- genre for independent home video lar basis." firms, with the last half of 1984 see- On the issue of price point, Levy d ing a plethora of satires. Most nota- says: "At this point, price doesn't ble among the upcoming releases are make a difference. If people want it "This Is Spinal Tap" and "Mary and it costs $59.95, then they will buy Hartman, Mary Hartman," both it. What matters is the product's k To 20 from Embassy Home Entertainment. quality, pinpointing a marketplace Copyright 1984, Billboard Publications, Inc. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechani- Other comic titles düe out on vid- and getting it out there." cal, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Survey for Week Ending 9/1/84 eocassette include Carl Reiner & Mel There are questions as to whether Brooks' "The 2000- Year -Old Man" the controversial "Mary Hartman, o r from Media Home Entertainment Mary Hartman" will have a broad 0 ó and a long -form program by Franken enough appeal today to generate ade- d Copyright Owner, ` ° E & Davis, distributed by Pacific Arts. quate revenue. The soap opera spoof, c Both Media and Embassy are plan- which is said to be relatively cheap 3 TITLE Distributor, Catalog Number Principal Performers > - ning to use marketing muscle to push for the firm to convert to video, was Paramount Pictures Shirley Maclaine CED 29.95 1 9 TERMS OF ENDEARMENT 1983 PG their comedy titles. "Mary Hart- not aired on network tv. Producer 7 RCA Video Disc 1407 Debra Winger Laser 39.95 man" is doubly important to Embas- Norman Lear, unable to capture net- -oll sy, as its release marks the first time work attention, syndicated the show, Universal City Studios CED 34.98 2 5 12 SCARFACEA Al Pacino 1983 R the entertainment conglomerate has a rarity for first -run tv series in the MCA Dist. Corp. 80047 Laser 39.98 reached into its vast television library mid -'70s. The Ladd Company Charles Frank CED 29.98 3 2 7 THE RIGHT STUFFS 1983 PG to bring back a classic for the home "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," Warner Home Video 20014 Scott Glenn Laser 39.98 video market. which debuted on Jan. 5, 1976 and Orion Pictures William Hurt CED 29.95 in five 4 4 6 GORKY PARK 1983 R Media will be pushing its $19.95 ran syndication nights a week Vestron 5053 Lee Marvin Laser 39.95 price point for the 25- minute for two years, starred Louise Lasser Brooks title. Pacific Arts will in the title role New World Pictures Peter Horton CED 29.95 /Reiner of an archetypal 5 10 6 ¡ CHILDREN OF THE CORN 1984 R Home 4039 Hamilton 34.98 focus on Franken & Davis' five -year housewife obsessed with such issues Embassy Entertainment Linda Laser connection to the original "Saturday as waxy yellow buildup. Also fea- Universal Classics James Stewart CED 19.98 6 12 14 REAR WINDOW 1954 PG Night Live" as a sales point for their tured were Greg Mullavey as her un- MCA Dist. Corp. 80081 Grace Kelly Laser 29.98 program, which parodies Nixon, romantic husband, and Mary Kay ABC Motion Pictures Meryl Streep CED 39.95 7 3 11 SILKWOOD 1983 R Jimmy Carter and the Three Mile Is- Place and Graham Jarvis as her per- Embassy Home Entertainment 1377 Kurt Russell Laser 44.95 land disaster in "The Pepsi plexing neighbors, Loretta and Char- Tom Cruise CED 19.98 8 10 12 ALL THE RIGHT MOVES CBS -Fox Video 1299 1983 R Syndrome." lie Haggers. Lea Thompson Laser 34.98 The home video version of "This Is Embassy Home Entertainment is Universal Classics James Stewart CED 29.98 Spinal Tap," a parody of heavy metal pegging this release to a new line of 20 4 VERTIGO 1958 PG 9 Novak music, will contain footage that did products titled "Television Gold." MCA Dist. Corp. 80082 Kim Laser 39.98 not appear in the theatrical release. Although announcement of another RCA /Columbia Pictures 1 O 6 7 CHRISTINE Keith Gordon 1983 R CED 29.95 An Embassy spokeswoman says the release is not expected in the near fu- Home Video 10141 additional footage contains the "Hell ture, the formation of the product Warner Brothers Pictures Tom Selleck 1 1 LASSITERA 1984 R Laser 39.98 Hole" video clip and a satirical com- line leaves the door open for Embassy Warner Home Video 11372 Jane Seymour mercial for a heavy metal greatest - to release other vintage tv shows Universal City Studios James Garner CEO 19.98 12 8 4 TANKA 1984 PG hits collection. from its library. Earlier this year, MCA Dist. Corp. 80072 Shirley Jones Laser 29.98 As for "Mary Hartman, Mary Embassy's Richard Childs said that Warner Brothers Pictures Clint Eastwood CED 19.98 Hartman," the initial release, tagged the firm had to obtain some licenses 13 13 20 SUDDEN IMPACTS 1983 R Warner Home Video 11341 Sondra Locke Laser 34.98 Volume I, will include three half - and release rights on certain tv shows hour shows, including the first in- in the library before a home video re- John Travolta CED 19.98 14 17 5 TWO OF A KIND CBS -Fox Video 1339 1983 PG stallment and the famous "chicken lease was possible. Olivia Newton -John Laser 34.98 soup" episode. List price for the title "This Is Spinal Tap," released ear- Malcolm McDowell 1 CALIGULA Vestron 5032 1980 R CED 29.95 will be $29.95. lier this year, pokes fun at heavy met- 5 =0 Peter O'Toole

Embassy's "Hartman" is the third al music by satirizing the exploits of a Paramount Pictures Gene Hackman CEO 16 11 10 UNCOMMON VALOR 1983 R 29.95 tv comedy show to be released on British band attempting a comeback RCA Video Disc 1646 Robert Stack Laser videocassette. Its predecessors are a with an LP titled "Smell The Glove" Paramount Pictures, Christopher Walken CEO "Saturday Night Live" episode, dis- and embarking on a disastrous 17 14 18 DEAD ZONE 1983 R 29.95 RCA Video Disc 1646 Martin Sheen Laser tributed by Warner Home Video, and American tour. The 83- minute Michael Keaton CED 29.95 MCA's 60- minute compilation reel "rockumentary" will sell for $69.95 18 16 26 MR. MOMA Vestron 5025 1983 PG of two Jack Benny shows. Both firms on videocassette and $34.95 on Teri Garr Laser 34.95 claim that the titles have sold moder- videodisk. Gene Hackman CED 29.95 19 15 7 UNDER FIRE Vestron 5033 1983 R ately well, with MCA still receiving The film stars Rob Reiner of "All Nick Nolte Laser 39.95 some orders for the Jack Benny title. In The (who Family" also directed), RCA /Columbia Pictures Michael Caine 20 9 3 EDUCATING RITA 1983 PG CED 29.95 Another comedy video on the mar- Michael McKeon of "Laverne & Home Video 10189 Julie Walters ket is Family Home Entertainment's Shirley," and Harry Shearer and Buddy Hackett live performance Christopher Guest, both of whom Recording Industry of America seal for sales or rentals of 37,500 units plus ($1,500,0W after returns) (Seal indicated by dot). Recording Industry 01 America seal for sales of 75,000 units plus ($3,000,000 alter returns) (Seal indicated by triangle). iITA) International Tape Disc Assn. seal for net sales and or rentals tape. It sells for $59.95, and, accord- will be "Saturday Night Live" regu- of at least $1,000,000 at wholesale. (Seal indicated by ITA seal). ing to Family Home's Len Levy, "It lars this fall. www.americanradiohistory.com 30 Video Promo Clip Pioneer Goldmann Plans Return To Action Peter those days, suspicious of long-haired artists, would not buy you a third-class sub- By NICK ROBERTSHAW clips, the man who has some claim to Goldmann: "In the be regarded as the pioneer of the pop stuff that was coming out of America which is partly why is took so long standard video now. Technically, you LONDON-Some 17 years after promo is planning a return to the was pretty dreadful. It had no con- for rock video to get going. can achieve effects by pressing a knob directing the Beatles' classic "Penny now- booming video clip business. nection with the music or lyrics at all. "Today things are very different. that would have taken 12 hours on an Lane" and "Strawberry Fields" video Says Swedish television director Also, the tv establishment was very What we spent on production then optical printer. Creatively, the whole field has opened up so that clips can visual on a broader .i't"t t} become art "!'"Fr scale."

F ...... -. A producer /director at Swedish TV since the '60s, Goldmann nearly missed his chance to work with the Fab Four. Working with Manfred Mann on a program for the Mon- treux television festival, he was rec- Brian 1 1 ommended to Beatles manager Epstein by that group's bassist, Klaus Voormann, but thinking Epstein's call was a hoax told him in clear terms to "go to hell." When this misunderstanding was resolved, Goldmann flew to Britain, visited Liverpool "for local color," and shot the Beatles' films in a single afternoon. Richard Lester's movies "A Hard Day's Night" and "Help" provided a subliminal influence, he recalls, and the famed quartet proved patient and cooperative workmates who were happy to give him his creative head without interference. Goldmann's association with Ep- stein, who wanted to put him under contract, continued through 1967, but was abruptly terminated when, flying back to Sweden after editing a bullfight documentary Epstein had commissioned, he learned of the manager's sudden death. At the same time, however, Gold - mann was helping to develop Euro- pean television's pop coverage, which had been almost nonexistent. He produced and directed Swedish TV's "Pop Side," which quickly became Europe's premier rock showcase, attracting acts of the caliber of the Rolling Stones, the Who, the Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel and Joan Baez for fees that nowadays "would hardly buy a cab ride." "Pop Side" was succeeded by "The Monday Show," a live program still running that has featured guests ranging from the Ramones to Kate Bush, Carlene Carter and Meat Loaf. In addition, he has worked for Sid Bernstein in the U.S., as well as producing promo clips for Secret Ser- vice, a Swedish group that is one of Scandinavia's hottest contemporary rock acts. Goldmann has a high opinion of much current promotional video work. He praises the Stones' videos, early Ultravox clips and Julien Tern - ple's material as "great pieces of visual art." In creative terms, he opines, the best clips are far ahead of commercials, and have superseded them as the best training ground for young directors ambitious to get into movies, offering "creative freedom without the restrictions imposed by a client who is anxious not to give offense." On the other hand, the video veteran notes that the clip industry is unique in working not with trained professional actors but with musicians who are by definition amateurs. Some groups contribute creatively, he acknowledges, citing Duran Duran as an example, but "others are untalented, undisciplined and essentially dull people." Some videos reflect little more than the work of a talented editor or the over -use of stock effects, he says. As a specialist in live concert produc- EMEASSY HOME ENTERTAINMENT tions, he appreciates those that allow the audiences to see what the act is '1-1901 AVEN J = OF THE STARS: LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 4()067 really like, that make a bridge to the performers rather than merely envel- oping them in effects.

www.americanradiohistory.com Video 31 Small Firm's New Effort Hardly A Trivial Pursuit Videocassette Top 'io NEW YORK Trivia games, the the sell - If "VideoTrivia" programs ° Copyright 1984, Billboard Publications, Inc. No part of this publication may be reproduced. hottest fad in the adult game indus- well, Winnick says, he plans to keep stored In t1 retrieval tem, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical. Survey for Week Ending 9/1/84 photocopying, try, have come to videocassette. on manufacturing volumes for the recording, or otherwise. without the onor wntten permission of the publisher Best Film & Video, a small Great foreseeable future. Though the first Neck, N.Y. -based firm, has released title took six weeks to produce, each RENTALS four volumes of a series titled subsequent volume has taken only he says. r "VideoTrivia." Each hour -long three, are the most rented videocassettes compiled from retail reports by the Billboard Chart Re- found by go- áThese $39.95 cassette will cover one catego- Questions have been ..la ::. search Department. Both Beta and VHS formats are included. ry, with more titles planned. ing to some of the hundreds of trivia N 0 3 d° ó Ñ m clubs that have sprung up around the . É The first four "VideoTrivia" areas 2 ;5 Copyright Owner, Äa, country, according to Winnick, with % are "General Knowledge," "Movies a m 3 TITLE Distributor, Catalog Number Principal Performers T different groups competing against & TV," "Sports" and "Junior Triv- RCA /Columbia Pictures William Hurt VHS each other to produce the best mind - 1 BIG CHILL 1983 R ia." The latter is a game aimed at 1 4 THE Home Video 100211 Glenn Close Beta twisters. children age eight and up. The Ladd Company Charles Frank VHS In addition to its "VideoTrivia" 2 4 9 THE RIGHT STUFF 1983 PG Production costs on each game ti- line, Best is testing other informa- Warner Home Video 20014 Scott Glenn Beta tle came to $20,000 -$25,000, accord- tion- video titles. The com- Paramount Pictures Shirley MacLaine VHS oriented 3 2 11 TERMS OF ENDEARMENT 1983 PG ing to Best president Roy Winnick. pany has released "John Gnagy- Paramount Home Video 1407 Debra Winger Beta Visual material for the programs Learn To Draw," a $39.95 title that Sherwood Productions Michael Caine VHS 4 3 6 BLAME IT ON RIO 1984 R came from the Associated Press's comes in a package complete with Vestron 5040 Joseph Bologna Beta Wide World Photo division. "We drawing materials, and "How To Bat Warner Brothers Pictures Tom Selleck VHS 5 5 4 LASSITER A 1984 R made an agreement with them where .300." Warner Home Video 11372 Jane Seymour Beta they supply all the stills and film Although Best Film & Video has Universal City Studios VHS 6 6 13 SCARFACE A Al Pacino 1983 R clips," says Winnick. released movies in the past, it is mov- MCA Distributing Corp. 80047 Beta Initial sales on the "VideoTrivia" ing away from feature films, accord- RCA /Columbia Pictures Michael Caine VHS 7 7 8 EDUCATING RITA 1983 PG series came to 35,000 units, Winnick ing to Winnick. "We can't compete Home Video 10189 Julie Walters Beta is claims. His goal, he says, for his ti- with the majors," he says, "so we feel ABC Motion Pictures, Embassy Meryl Streep VHS 8 8 12 SILKWOOD 1983 R tles to be "to video what Trivial Pur- we have to major in our own area." Home Entertainment 1377 Kurt Russell Beta suit was to the board game." TONY SEIDEMAN Dudley Moore VHS 9 14 2 UNFAITHFULLY YOURS CBS -Fox Video 1340 1983 PG Natassa Kinski Beta Universal City Studios James Garner VHS 10 9 5 TANK 1983 PG MCA Dist. Corp. 80072 Shirley Jones Beta Music Monitor New World Pictures, Embassy Peter Horton VHS 11 10 7 CHILDREN OF THE CORN 1984 R By FAYE ZUCKERMAN Home Entertainment 4039 Linda Hamilton Beta Universal Classics James Stewart VHS Coming soom: Columbia Records' 18 at KTLA in Los Angeles, was cho- 12 11 5 VERTIGO 1958 PG Bobby & the Midnites, led by Grate- reographed by Dorain Grusman. MCA Dist. Corp. 80082 Kim Novak Beta ful Dead veteran Bob Weir and fea- Paramount Pictures Gene Hackman VHS Jere Hausfater of K -tel is executive 13 13 17 UNCOMMON VALOR R Paramount Home Video 1983 turing Bobby Cochran and Billy producer, and Maurice Abraham is 1657 Robert Stack Beta Cobham, are about to make a promo- director. "Kids, Inc." will start airing Orion Pictures William Hurt VHS 14 12 15 GORKY PARK 1983 R tional video clip for "(I Want To Live in mid -September. Scripted by Marc Vestron 5053 Lee Marvin Beta In) America." Weir ' recently ap- Ray and John Boni, with Jose Silva RCA /Columbia Pictures VHS 15 15 12 CHRISTINE Keith Gordon 1983 R peared on MTV to talk about his and Michael Cruz as music produc- Home Video 10141 Beta group's new album. Unfortunately, ers, it will feature teenaged singers, Warner Brothers Pictures Clint Eastwood VHS 16 16 20 SUDDEN IMPACT (ITA) 1983 R he did not have a video ready. dancers and actors. Warner Home Video 11341 Sondra Locke Beta Michael Jackson: The promotional Prince -mania: "Night Flight" will Pictures Harrison Ford VHS 17 17 38 RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK Paramount 1981 PG clip for "Torture," the second single feature a 45- minute profile of Prince Paramount Home Video 1376 Karen Allen Beta from the Jacksons' Epic album "Vic- this Friday (31) at 1 a.m. The special Tom Cruise VHS 18 20 11 ALL THE RIGHT MOVES CBS -Fox Video 1299 1983 R tory," was made under the direc- will contain the Warner Bros. artist's Lea Thompson Beta tion of Jeff Stein. It is a performance videos "Controversy," "Sexuality," Paramount Pictures Dan Ackroyd VHS 19 27 24 TRADING PLACES 1983 R video shot during one of the Jack - "Dirty Minds," "1999," "Little Red Paramount Home Video 1551 Eddie Murphy Beta sons' tour dates in New York City. Corvette" and "When Doves Cry," Universal Classics James Stewart VHS 20 18 14 REAR WINDOW 1954 PG The song was written and produced his recent No. 1 hit from the "Purple MCA Distributing Corp. 80081 Grace Kelly Beta by Jackie Jackson. Rain" soundtrack. Scenes from that John Travolta VHS 21 21 7 TWO OF A KIND CBS -Fox Home Video 1339 1983 PG Television connection: A new half - film will also be included. And look Olivia Newton -John Beta hour weekly musical comedy for for Morris Day, lauded for his per- Orion Pictures Paul Newman VHS 22 26 2 HARRY AND SON 1983 R youngsters called "Kids, Inc." is be- formance in the film, to appear with Vestron 5037 Robby Benson Beta ing produced by Tom Lynch and the Time. Gene Hackman VHS Gary Biller. The MGM 23 23 18 UNDER FIRE Vestron 5033 1983 R tv show, Hollywood sequel: The first re- Nick Nolte Beta which commenced production Aug. (Continued on page 34) Universal City Sudios VHS 24 24 3 REPO MAN Harry Dean Stanton 1983 R MCA Dist. Corp. 80071 Beta NM Warner Brothers Pictures Goldie Hawn VHS 25 . SWING SHIFT 1984 PG PROMOTIONAL Warner Home Video 11376 Kurt Russell Beta Universal City Studios Rick Springfield 26 HARD TO HOLD 1984 PG VHS ` MCA Dist. Corp. 80073 Janet Eilber Beta Michael Keaton VHS 19 27 MR. MOM A Vestron 5025 1983 PG MUSIC VIDEO Te ri Garr Beta The Geffen Company Tom Cruise VHS 25 37 RISKY BUSINESS 1983 R Available on 1 Hour Tape Compilations to colleges, nite clubs, and Warner Home Video 11323 Rebecca de Mornay Beta other public venues throughout America. RCA /Columbia Pictures Dustin Hoffman VHS 29 28 30 TOOTSIE (ITA) 1982 PG We provide: Newest Releases Call us today to see if you Home Video 10535 Jessica Lange Beta Quick Service qualify to receive promotional Orion Pictures Woody Allen 30 22 6 BROADWAY DANNY ROSE 1984 PG VHS Highest Quality videos on a monthly basis. Vestron 5041 Mia Farrow Beta Low Cost United Artists George Segal 31 31 8 WHERE'S POPPA VHS Key Video 4706 Ruth 1970 R Out of State (201) 667 -4026 Gordon Beta _L'awzence Entetptiles Paramount Pictures Christopher Walken VHS In N.Y. (212) 460 -0035 32 30 20 DEAD ZONE 1983 R #1 way of staying on top of video music Paramount Home Video 1646 Martin Sheen Beta Mel Brooks VHS 33 40 7 TO BE OR NOT TO BE CBS -Fox Home Video 1336 1983 PG Anne Bancroft Beta Dudley Moore VHS 34 29 2 ROMANTIC COMEDY CBS -Fox Video 4733 1983 PG The Video Duplication Center Mary Steenburger* Beta KVC -RCA VHS 35 34 70 JANE FONDA'S WORKOUT Jane Fonda 1982 NR Karl Video Corporation 042 Beta Matthew Broderick VHS In LA Call (213) 397 -7524 36 35 25 WAR GAMES (ITA) CBS -Fox Video 4714 1983 PG Dabney Coleman Beta Paramount Pictures Jane Alexander 37 32 13 TESTAMENT 1983 PG VHS In San Diego Call (619) 586 -1344 Paramount Home Video 1 739 William Devane Beta Michael Douglas VHS 38 33 24 STAR CHAMBER CBS -Fox Video 1295 1983 R Hal Holbrook Beta The Video Duplication Center offers full range quality copying services Richard Widmark VHS 39 36 3 FINAL OPTION MGM /UA Home Video 800364 1982 R including 1" broadcast, 3/4 U- Matic, VHS -Beta, TBC and stereo ... plus Judy Davis Beta complete packaging and shipping. 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VHS 3 2 120 JANE FONDA'S WORKOUT (ITA) Jane Fonda 1982 NR 59.95 Ka rr Video Corporation 042 t

City Studios VHS Universal Al Pacino 1983 R 79.95 4 6 13 SCARFACE MCA Dist. Corp. 80047 Beta

Harrison Ford VHS Paramount Pictures 1981 PG 39.95 5 4 37 RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK Paramount Home Video 1376 Karen Allen Beta

LIMITED GOLD EDITION VHS 6 5 10 Walt Disney Home Video 198 Mickey Mouse 1984 NR 29.95 CHILDREN'S CARTOON CLASSICS MICKEY Beta Universal Classics James Stewart VHS VERTIGO 1958 PG 59.95 7 8 5 MCA Dist. Corp. 80082 Kim Novak Beta

VHS The Ladd Company Charles Frank PG 7 9 THE RIGHT STUFF 1983 79.95 8 Warner Home Video 20014 Scott Glenn Beta VHS VIDEOS LIMITED GOLD EDITION NR 29 95 13 9 Walt Disney Home Video 199 Minnie Mouse 1984 9 CARTOON CLASSICS MINNIE Beta So Good Even GOLD EDITION VHS 1 O 12 10 LIMITED Walt Disney Home Video 200 Donald Duck 1984 NR 29.95 CARTOON CLASSICS DONALD Beta

Parents Watch Them! MAKING MICHAEL VHS 1 1 14 35 Vestron 1000 Michael Jackson 1983 NR 29 95 JACKSON'S THRILLER (ITA) Beta

THE HOBBIT CURIOUS GEORGE CULTURE CLUB: VHS 12 18 7 CBS -Fox Music Video 6659 Culture Club 1984 NR 29.98 KISS ACROSS THE OCEAN Beta

SONY THE JANE FONDA KVC -RCA VHS 17 24 Jane Fonda 1984 NR Beta 59.95 J R R. TOLKIEN'S 13 WORKOUT CHALLENGE Karl Video Corporation 051 THE RCA /Columbia Pictures Michael Caine VHS RITA 1983 PG 79.95 HOBBIT 14 21 7 EDUCATING Home Video 10189 Julie Walters Beta

James Garner VHS Universal City Studios 1984 PG 59.98 15 29 5 TANK MCA Dist. Corp. 80072 Shirley Jones Beta

Productions Michael Caine VHS Not Sherwood 1984 R SCROOGE'S 16 24 6 BLAME IT ON RIO Vestron 5040 Joseph Bologna Beta Listed ROCK 'N' ROLL CHRISTMAS VHS LIMITED GOLD EDITION CARTOON Walt Disney Home Video 204 Animated 1984 NR 29.95 17 31 9 CLASSICS SILLY SYMPHONIES Beta SONY Tom Selleck VHS Warner Brothers Pictures 1984 R 79.95 18 9 4 LASSITER Warner Home Video 11372 Jane Seymour Beta

Meryl Streep VHS ro ABC Motion Pictures 1983 R 79.95 19 30 12 SILKWOOD Embassy Home Entertainment 1377 Kurt Russell Beta THE HOBBIT' is "...winningly animated in splendid, delicious fun. Thorn /EMI TVD 1646 Duran Duran 1983 NR 29.95 the 20 34 58 DURAN DURAN Beta 'Four Stars'- color.. Curious George VHS " episodes were 'wound- LIMITED GOLD EDITION 95 Outstanding. 21 16 9 Walt Disney Home Video 202 Pluto 1984 NR 29 -Video Review ingly applauded." CARTOON CLASSICS PLUTO Beta -The New }irk Times Paramount Pictures Dan Ackroyd VHS PLACES 1983 R 39.95 22 26 24 TRADING Paramount Home Video 1551 Eddie Murphy Beta

VHS BLACK BEAUTY THE SNOWMAN UNITED GOLD EDITION CARTOON CLASSICS Walt 1984 NR 29.95 23 23 8 Disney Home Video 203 Animated Beta DISNEYS BEST: THE FABULOUS FIFTIES VHS 1984 NR 29.95 24 11 7 MONEY HUNT Karl Home Video 056 John Hillerman

Dudley Moore VHS Video 1340 1983 PG 79.98 25 32 2 UNFAITHFULLY YOURS CBS -Fox Natassa Kinski Beta

STAR TREK II- ~'Paramount Pictures William Shatner VHS 40 78 1982 PG 39.95 26 THE WRATH OF KHAN A (ITA) Paramount Home Video 1180 Leonard Nimoy Beta The Geffen Company Tom Cruise VHS RISKY BUSINESS (ITA) 1983 R 39.98 27 19 36 Warner Home Video 11323 Rebecca de Mornay Beta

Universal City Studios Rick Springfield VHS TO HOLD 1984 PG 69.95 28 HARD MCA Dist. Corp. 80073 Janet Eìlber Beta

James Stewart VHS Universal Classics 1954 PG 59.95 29 20 15 REAR WINDOW MCA Dist. Corp. 80081 Grace Kelly Beta

LET'S BREAK: A VISUAL Image Magnetic Associates Inc., VHS 22 10 Various Artists 1984 NR 39.98 30 GUIDE TO BREAK DANCING Warner Home Video 34023 Beta ' ...pure enchantment that "The is be Warner Brothers Pictures Goldie Hawn VHS series can unhesitatingly 31 SWING SHIFT 1984 PG 79'85 beautifully pmduced... recommended to children Warner Home Video 11376 Kurt Russell Beta photography is excellent_ and adults alike. Orion Pictures Paul Newman VHS Not 32 33 2 HARRY AND SON 1983 R a feeling of authenticity -The New tbrk Times Vestron 5037 Robby Benson Beta Listed still uncommon for 'THE SNOWMAN' was an Pictures VHS Paramount Jennifer Beals 1983 R 39.95 television." Academy Auard nominee 33 28 49 FLASHDANCE Paramount Home Video 1454 Beta -The New ~fork Times for Best Animated Short Pictures VHS RCA /Columbia Keith Gordon 1983 R 79 95 Film in 1982. 34 38 12 CHRISTINE Home Video 10141 Beta

Orion Pictures William Hurt VHS No 35 25 15 GORKY PARK i983 R CLASSIC HOT SELLING TITLES. Vestron 5053 Lee Marvin Beta listing LIMITED GOLD EDITION VHS 15 9 Walt Disney Home Video 201 Daisy Duck 1984 NR 29 95 Ask your distributor about Sony's Fall and Christmas 36 CARTOON CLASSICS DAISY Beta Children's Video Packages: Warner Brothers Pictures Clint Eastwood VHS 27 20 SUDDEN IMPACT (ITA) 1983 R 79.95 including free blank video tapes, Walkmans and more! 37 Warner Home Video 11341 Sondra Locke Beta VHS Raymax Prod. P. Brownstein Prod. 39.95 38 10 30 DO IT DEBBIE'S WAY Debbie Reynolds 1983 NR a lV H S Video Assoc. 1008 Beta Gene Hackman VHS Paramount Pictures 1983 R 59.95 39 37 18 UNCOMMON VALOR Paramount Home Video 1657 Robert Stack Beta

New World Pictures Peter Horton VHS THE CORN 1984 R 69.95 40 36 6 CHILDREN OF Embassy Home Entertainment 4039 Linda Hamilton Beta

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www.americanradiohistory.com 34 Music Monitor Continued from page 31 singer chose the master maker of line for entries for the 1984 Interna- The pendulum swings: Laura tions, the same company that took cording artist to have a video clip di- movie trailers, Howie Deutch, whose tional Film & TV Festival, slated for Branigan's video for her new Atlan- charge of recent clips for Quiet Riot, rected by a feature film director was trailer credits include "Ghandi," Nov. 2 -9. Festival president Gerald tic single "The Lucky One" took the Ratt and Night Ranger. Alexis co- Billy Idol. That director is Tobe "Apocalypse Now," "Ordinary Peo- M. Goldberg notes that 1983 was the grand prize at this year's Tokyo Mu- Omeltchenko and Simon Straker Hooper, best known for "The Texas ple" and "Reds." Deutch describes first year music video was included. sic Festival. The clip, shot at the Cal- produced the video; Michael Held- Chainsaw Massacre," who directed Idol's "Flesh For Fantasy" as an od- He received 115 entries last year, and ifornia amusement park Magic man directed it. Idol's "Dancing With Myself." For yssey into "an erotic underworld." this year video stands poised to take Mountain and in scenic Montecito, Post production: The Post Group Idol's next promotional video, the Video contest: Sept. 10 is the dead- an even higher profile, he adds. was produced by Pendulum Produc- took charge of Sammy Hagar's video "Two Sides Of Love." The firm's Howard Sisko transferred the film to tape on a Rank Cintel after director Leslie Libman shot it on location in Los Angeles and San Francisco. For VIDEOS FROM JCI. Design Art Productions, Libman THREE STAR lensed the piece with a Panovision Louma Crane and HMI Par Lights. MORGAN BRITTANY & JACK GILL PRESENT Francie Moore produced it, with Pe- ter Cohen editing. Tony Mitchell The "One-Plus-One" Video Workout took charge of photography. An ADO was used in the on -line editing * A new video workout with the unique system of portion for the Geffen recording "Couples' Resistance" exercise. artist. Guest video jockeys: Eurythmics' * Demonstrated by two of America's most visable Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart will personalities, Morgan Brittany, star of "Dallas" make an appearance on MTV Tues- day (28) at 10 p.m. The RCA artists and ABC TV's new prime time series, "Glitter," have three videos in rotation on along with her husband, one of Hollywoods MTV and a long -form concert video distributed by RCA /Columbia Pic- leading stuntmen, Jack Gill. tures Home Video. * Includes a complete promotional commitment Home video news: Karl Home and Jack along with in -store Video has released an interview tape from Morgan of John Lennon's 1975 NBC appear- trailers, ad kits and posters. ance on Tom Synder's "Tomorrow Show." It is a reissue of a long -form which brought the Newport Beach, KATHY SMITH'S "Ultimate Video Workout" Calif. firm success during its initial release. Topics discussed include the * A dynamic exercising program concentrating on breakup of the Beatles, the controversy over Lennon's anti -war stand cardio -respiratory fitness, flexibility and strength and his legal battle with the U.S. gov- development. ernment. The 45- minute program, Smith. with a $29.95 price tag, goes into re- * Instructed by Faberge's new "Babe," Kathy lease Sept. 5 ... MCA Home Video is She is also People Magazine's choice for releasing a concert video by the band an 80's superstar! U2. Entitled "Under A Blood Red Sky," the concert took place at the * Over 500,000 Workout albums and Bantam Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colora- paperbacks already sold! do. The 60- minute video features several hits from the Dublin -based rock group, including "Gloria," "New Year's Day," "I Will Follow" and -October Media `Stretched' DONOVAN JON FANDRE'S By Low Prices "Yes You Can Cook Microwave" Continued from page 29 a issuing any $19.95 product soon. Du- * A special package containing video cassette plication and raw tape costs are too based on the book "Microwaves are for high for $19.95 to be a viable price items include "YesYou Can point for his firm, says Clott, who Cooking." Bonus says it will be another year or two at Cook Microwave Cookbook" and money saving least before his company will be able to seriously consider releasing pro- coupons. grams at that price. * Donovan Jon Fandre, TV star and author of At the same time that Media's Are For Cooking," broadcast on product has been moving onto the "Microwaves market, another company has started weekly cable programs on SPN, BET, Prime of to put cheaper product on the mar- Life, USA, CBN, Country Music TV, TBS, and ket. VCI, marketing its product through Costal Video Services, is re- over 100 other stations. leasing four black and white feature The combination of the long term marketing films at $9.95. All of the features are * decades old, and three of them are campaign and the fact that there are over public domain films, which means 40,000,000 microwaves in use makes for a that VCI does not need to make any rights payments on them. tasty future. The VCI /Costal Video titles are "South Of The Rio Grande," a Cisco Kid feature; "The Flying Deuces," COME SEE OUR PRODUCT...MEET OUR PERSONALITIES...DISCOVER OUR PERFORMANCE. with Laurel & Hardy; "The Human Monster," with Bela Lugosi; and "Chamber of Horrors." Although the product won't offi- VSDA SHOW BOOTH 34 cially go on the market until Septem- ber, distributors say that the initial Visit Morgan Brittany and Jack Gill Sunday, August 26, 3 -5:30 p.m. response to the effort has been good in spite of the age of the titles. Kathy Smith Monday, August 27, 3 -5:30 p.m. Costal Video president Dennis Hedlund says he has "been advised by most major distributors that the orders are very, very high." Hedlund estimates that pre -orders have been A` d "well over 15,000" units, and "probably 25,000 or more." Jeito Concepts Incorporated 5308 Derry Avenue Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (818) 889 -9022 The main reason that VCI is releasing titles at $9.95 says Hedlund, is that the company "wanted to put itself on the video map."

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By TONY SEIDEMAN tic Consumer Electronics Show. the videostore will end up drawing Though the elite core that populat- so many outlets into the business This year's Video Software ed the first two VSDAs will be pre- that the industry will end up losing Dealers Assn. Conference is go- sent, the industry has grown so its energy as shops fight each oth- 3 Ili ing to be a gathering and salute to much and its profitability has been er for market share, instead of do- CROWNING VSDA the kings of the prerecorded vid- so well proven that attendance has ing battle with the media that com- THE KINGS OF VIDEO eo industry -the video specialty exploded beyond almost all projec- pete with them for the consumer's store owner. tions made in 1983. attention. By Tony Seideman CONVENTION& In an industry only a few years The VSDA planned for 1,200 at Such has been the case in Eu- old, the video software retailers this year's show, cut off regular at- rope, warns Vestron Video's John have established their dominance tendance at 1,500, and finally Peisinger, where an entire business over the business. Even the manu- made a permanent when registra- has "exhausted its excitement," facturers most dissatisfied with tions reached the 2,000 mark. and seen its growth come to a halt, the way the business runs admit Every breakfast, lunch, dinner, crippled as consumers flee a distri- 3 that almost all of their product evening and cocktail party at this bution that has begun to consider moves through video specialty out- show will be paid for by some man- its needs more than their own. VSDA CONVENTION lets -and that the market picture ufacturer, someone with a product Some accuse the manufacturers AGENDA won't change much for some time they are eager to force into the in- themselves of doing that very to come. dustry pipeline. thing, with videocassette prices for 12 Manufacturers estimate that The video specialty dealer has the majority of videocassette re- EGGS, MILK, more than 90% of prerecorded both ridden an industry revolution leases still resting around the $80 video business is done through vid- and made one. A fast growing pop- mark. SIX PACK OF TAPE eo specialty stores. ulation of VCRs has ensured an ex- Retailers say that in the brutally 4 By Cheryl Parker Video specialty stores don't just ploding customer base for the vid- competitive marketplace home vid- FINDING A NEW NICHE sell the product -they determine eo specialty stores. Entrepeneurs eo has become they need all the By Faye Zuckerman how it is used and the way consum- have responded eagerly, boosting dollars they can get from rental ers perceive it. the number of video outlets to fig- just in order to survive. Manufac- At the first Video Software Deal- ures some feel may be as high as turers say that it is only just they 13 ers Assn. convention, an industry 14,000. get a full share of the rental income battered by battles between retail- By accident and design, the vid- their product produces. CED STILL ers and manufacturers over who eo specialty dealer has created a Almost no one surveyed by Bill- BREATHES PROFITS could decide what could be rented media of his own, a video library board felt that any solutions would 4 By Tony Seideman and what could be sold gathered to which can almost instantly meet be found at this VSDA. All felt there FACING lick its wounds and see if there the viewing needs of the VCR own- would be arguments, the same might be a future in the business. ing consumer. ones the industry has heard for the THE VID MUSIC Last year there were no wounds. Rental, considered by many last three years. By Tony Seideman The boom had clearly begun. The manufacturers a blot, is a boon for And manufacturers are begin- video specialty dealer was clearly much product, as stores buy titles ning to talk about a new threat, 14 the main route through which soft- they are sure could never sell in the with Paramount Home Video's Har- ACCESSORIES ware would reach the consumer, long run, but know will rent and ris and Vestron's Peisinger de- FLY HIGH and, when concentrated, his power thus make back their money over scribing pay -per -view program- would decide the way in which con- time. ming as an emerging competitor By Cheryl Parker to sumers recieved the titles as well. Filling a real consumer need, vid- the video rental outlet. The home video industry was eo stores are seeing black ink even Rental outlets should beware, still youthful at the second VSDA, in the most competitive markets. says Harris. If they concnetrate still vesting itself, with its conven- But even though VCR population solely on leasing consumers cas- tion more a gathering of the faith- projections are that the growth will settes, they will become vulnerable 14 ful then an essential event for all continue for several more years, to a technology which allows con- those in the busines. the picture isn't all bucks and glory sumers to pay for one program at a HOW TO This year is different. This year's for VCR owners. time, without leaving their home BREW BROUHAHAS VSDA resembles nothing more Many in the supplying end of the and going to a rental outlet. than a very small, very hyperkinec- By Earl Paige business fear that the popularity of (Continued on page VSDA -17 VSDA CONVENTION AGENDA

16 SUNDAY, AUG. 26 Host: Paramount Home Video FILLING 9:00 A.M. -500 IN TUESDAY, AUG. 28 THE BLANKS REGISTRATION 1:00-5:00 P.M. 8:00 A.M.-9:00 A.M. By Earl Paige EXHIBIT AREA OPEN BREAKFAST Refreshments during convention exhibit Host: Thorn EMI Video 4 hours courtesy of Warner Home Video 9:15 A.M. -11:00 A.M. BEST NEW 7:00-8:30 P.M. GENERAL BUSINESS SESSION Keynote Address GRASS -ROOTS WELCOMING COCKTAIL RECEPTION Host: Embassy Home Entertainment "The Manufacturer Speaks" LOBBYISTS 16 B0 P.M. Moderator: Arthur Morowitz, Video VSDA ORIGINS DINNER Shack By Earl Paige Host: RCA /Columbia Pictures Home Video 11:00 A.M. -12 Noon WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS MONDAY, AUG. 27 12 Noon -2:00 P.M. 8,00 A.M. -9:00 A.M. INSTALLATION LUNCHEON BREAKFAST Host: Sony Video Software 7 Host: MGM /UA Home Video 2:00 P.M. -6:00 P.M. CONSUMERS' CREDITS: Special Issues 9:15 A.M. -11:00 A.M. EXHIBIT AREA OPEN RENTAL APPETITE Editor. Ed Ochs; Assistant OPENING BUSINESS SESSION 7:00 P.M. Editor, Robyn Wells; Cover Welcoming Remarks RECEPTION By Tony Seideman Jim George, President, San Design, Anne Richardson - 8:00 P.M. Francisco Home Video & 1984 VSDA Daniel. DINNER Convention Chairman Host: MCA Home Video The State Of The Assn. Message WEDNESDAY, AUG. Frank Barnako, President, The 29 Video Place & VSDA President 8:00 A.M. -9:00 A.M. Keynote Address BREAKFAST Host: Catch Me If You Can" ngram Video 8 9:15 A.M. -11:00 A.M. LAS VEGAS Presentation by Frank Abagnale 11:00 A.M. -12 Noon GENERAL BUSINESS SESSION WELCOMES VSDA WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS Keynote Address By Earl Paige Three simultaneous sessions dealing with "State Of The Industry" grassroots concerns of video retailers will "The Video Store: A Creative be held daily during the convention Mercnandising Opportunity" 12 Noon -2:00 P.M. 11:00 A M. -12 Noon LUNCHEON WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS Host: Vestron Video 12 Noon 2:00 P.M. -3:00 P.M. Luncheon 12 REGULAR MEMBERS MEETING 2:00 P.M. -5:00 P.M. GIVING 3:00 P.M. -6:00 P.M. EXHIBIT AREA OPEN VIDEO A FACELIFT EXHIBIT AREA OPEN 7:00 P.M. 7:30 P.M. By Faye Zuckerman VSDA ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER PARTY Host: CBS/Fox Video www.americanradiohistory.com Finding A Facing The New Niche Vid Music

FAYE ZUCKERMAN By Music video continues to be the home video category that may make it some day, but hasn't yet. If you beat them, then can't Virtually every executive sur- find a new niche and join them. veyed by Billboard with a major the philoso- That motto illustrates manufacturer described music vid- phies behind many of the new eo as an "infant industry" -the in the burgeoning prere- start -ups newest home video euphemisim corded videocassette field. for a category that has yet to rack And one new company that up any consistently strong sales this slogan is seems to exemplify figures. Hunters. It had more than Program The numbers quoted all agree up at a recent 30 toddlers show with the figures listed by MCA premiere of its first launch, "Meet Home Video's director of new Friends," to prove Your Animal roduct development, Suzie Peter- that the under -three crowd can be son, at the recent Rockamerica in the home video area. serviced Video Seminar. are an audience target Toddlers V.estron Video's "Making Mi- that, according to executive vice chael Jackson's Thriller," with its Philippe Hartley, have president probable 750,000 unit sales not yet been actively sought by the worldwide, is unique, say Peterson Walt Disney Home Vid- mammoth and other manufacturers. A few the largest share holder of the eo, other titles such as Thorn EMI's re- video children's prerecorded priced "Duran Duran" and MCA's market. own "Physical," by Olivia Newton - Walt Disney home video has John, may have racked up as many been positioned as a maker of en- as 40,000- 50,000 units worth of tertainment for the entire family sales. But for the majority of music Program Hunters are going while video titles, sales under 10,000 And they may have after toddlers. units are not only likely, but virtual- succeeded. ly certain, say Peterson and other Nearly the entire preschool home video executives. viewed the video group attentively Video distributors agree. At the featured actress Lynn Red - that Shelburne, Vt. based Artec, Bill animal behavior grave describing Peraullt estimates that music video action footage in a video to live titles will do about 10% of the produced by John Kaplan and di- numbers of a hit feature film - rected by David Gottieb. Although even for hit music titles. the youngsters became many of Home video execs say that the about 30 minutes into the c restless music video industry is still suffer- program, Hartley says, ix 50- minute ing from one of the results of for a o it consists of 23 segments "Making's" success- inflated purpose is supposed to be -It rights prices. It's a subject most viewed in spurts, he says. manufacturers greet with hushed 00 For toddler videos, the $29.95 voices and off -the -record com- co success will ride on the marketing From Mars" on RCA /Columbia Pictures Home Video; top ments, but word in the home video which pegs the video to filling a Top left: David Bowie in "Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders Pritikin and a member of the Pritikin team industry is that a number of manu- "complete void area of program- right: "Singin' In The Rain," MGM /UA Entertainment; center: Nathan in Media Home Entertainment's "Pritikin Promise "; bottom: Walt Disney Home Vid- facturers got badly burned paying adds Hartley. "The post - demonstrate a recipe included ming," Jackson -level sums for cassettes w generation is now eo's "Cartoon Classics" limited gold edition. war baby -boom that stalled- dead -still at the home so we 2 creating its own baby -boom, video boxoffice. is right. We expect think the timing The fear among some manufac- o- this line to be extremely popular Best New Grass -Roots Lobbyists turers is that the bad news coming cwn who have no with young parents out of music video right now may television choices for their toddlers not only their busi- gry as hornets, crying foul. They end up souring the industry on the beyond Sesame Street." would affect The Video Software Dealers rights of those who maintained that repeal of the first entire market segment. As a genre Other videos will be made avail- nesses, but the Assn. (VSDA), if the nation's law- movies inexpensively sale doctrine and Hollywood inter- music video must be treated very, able under the Toddler Video head- wish to rent makers were to hand out annual in home. vention would drive them out of very carefully, manufacturers ing. The company expects the titles to show the lobbying prizes, would certainly business, drive up the price of agree. to be a sale item rather than rental. As effective as VSDA was, the be nominated as an odds -on win- rentals and also be unfair to con- Music video is "in a position to "Children tend to watch titles over bills are still pending on Capitol ner in the "Best New Grass -Roots sumers. It was an effective argu- have a meaningful future," says and over. We believe our titles are Hill. The vagaries of election year Lobbyists" category. ment, observers learned. Con- CBS /Fox Video vice president of very repeatable," says Hartley. have, in a sense, worked in favor of In a time span shorter than that gressmen, especially in an election sales and marketing Len White. But Just as Program Hunters is dedi- the group. It has given VSDA a used by older, established trade year, do not like to be seen as be- he feels this future could be cut cated to toddlers, another new Los chance to further retrench. groups to pay off a year's worth of ing in opposition to struggling short if people try to push the Angeles company International What proposals brought a group gold credit card lunches and din- small businessmen as well as the product prematurely. "I fear that Video Music Corp. has specialized of highly competitive small busi- ners with legislators and commit- rights of the beleaguered consum- we may kill the distribution chan- in a video category: music. IVM is nessmen together when only two tee staffers, the VSDA has orga- er- voter. nels before they have matured," he an all -music independent video la- years ago they barely spoke to nized its 901 members (and 150 A series of hearings on both says of some ongoing efforts. bel that will initially launch long each other? associate members) along with sides of the aisle this year and last White and others caution that and short form programming man- thousands of its members' cus- It is the Consumer Sales /Rental brought witnesses to testify in op- one of the key factors in the home ufactured in the U.K. tomers throughout the country to Amendment, S.33, a bill that would position of the bills, many of them video equation is the number of Expected to sell titles for become one of the most effective repel or modify the so- called "first store owners with only four or five high -quality audio VCR players in $29.95, the firm was started by Si- small business groups presenting sale provision" of the copyright stores. They effectively presented consumer's hands. Right now that mon Goodman, a 12 -year veteran their views on Capitol Hill. laws. That provision says now that themselves as Davids facing the figure is fairly low, with Sony's Beta of the independent record distribu- owner sells a copy In just this year alone (the group once a copyright Goliath of an ever -greedy Holly- Hi -Fi machines out for only about a torship Bonaparte Records Califor- was founded in 1982), the VSDA's of the work (in this case, a copy of wood, and did it well enough that year, and VHS Hi -Fi units barely on nia (no connection to the now -de- of a video- forthright grass -roots lobbying ef- a movie in the form many legislators on the subcom- the market for a few months. funct New York City company of he, copyright fectively stopped the progress of cassette), then the mittees studying the merits of the Where there are high popula- the same name). Goodman will be- owner, no longer has control over pending legislation dealing with bills began to take a second look. tions of VCRs there appears to be a gin selling product July 23 through that copy. This point in the law is a copyright concerns dear to the By early 1984, the Consumer synergistic effect, with the soft- video distributors to gain a pres- pivot point that allowed the cre- hearts of Hollywood. And they did Sales /Rental Amendment, S.33, ware selling hardware and vice - ence in video specialty shops. But, ation of the recent video rental it, as John Huston might say, the was clearly in trouble, culminating versa. Sony Corp. Of America gives most importantly, he is actively business: store owners buying old fashioned way: They earned it. in a failed markup session Feb. 22. its Video Software Operations divi- pursuing record /tape outlets. The copies of the films, putting togeth- While it is true that the much For one formal reason or another, sion much of the credit for helping mammoth record store network, er their own inventory, and then of- larger coalition, the tape machine the subcommittee was unable to to make its Video 45s a success, which until recently was reluctant fering the videocassettes for sale and blank tape manufacturer ori- muster a quorum. Although anoth- while many of the Video 45 sales to enter the prerecorded video and for rental. ented Home Recording Rights Co- er markup was planned for the that have happened so far are to area, "is a natural for these prod- alition (HRRC) also must be given When Hollywood made it clear spring, it never materialized, indi- Beta Hi -Fi machines owners look- ucts," he says. credit for helping to forge what has that its studios wanted to control cating that _members were unhap- ing to fully exploit the capabilities videos The companies first three become a consumer issue to legis- rentals or to share in the profits of py enough with the language of the of their machines. a film about the punk rock include lators as well as one of copyright rentals -the profits of these small pending bill that they were with- But at present the numbers "UK/ and skinhead movements concern, it is the spunky new VSDA businessmen who, they say, are holding support. aren't out there to support some of DK," a collection of promotional taking all of the risks -VSDA was that was most convincing -by The House version of the bill, the mass -market targeted sales ef- videos and documentary material born. And when proposals began bringing fellow members -and H.R. 1029, is proceeding even forts that are in progress, say man- on "The Stranglers," and "Bau- Washington popping up both on the Senate and their customers -to slower. In fact, critics of the bill, in- ufacturers. Word from Handelman haus," video and interview footage House side in Washington, propos- and the home town districts of the cluding VSDA, were somewhat re- Enterprises and Lieberman Co. about the U.K. band that grew to lawmakers to make their point als to do away with the first sale (Continued on page VSDA-17) (Continued on page VSDA-16) (Continued on page VSDA-18) clear -that the proposed laws principle, VSDA members got an- www.americanradiohistory.com Pink Floyd The Wall The Wizard of Oz

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www.americanradiohistory.com subcommittee February 22 that found Dachelet and Luster hud- VSDA Spotlight dling in Washington with Laxalt's Las Vegas Stores Welcome staff. There were meetings, too, in Las Vegas with VSDA and HRRC let is their success in bringing the As the nation's organized dealer group and both went to husband Mark's store "is the best principals. Washington early this year to lobby looking in town." As for Dachelet, video rental legislation battle to the home video retailers convene in We still have signs up thanking with VSDA. he offers a respite from the frantic attention of U.S. Senator Paul Lax - Las Vegas for Video Software Deal- along sensitive Nevada, a member of the Senator Laxalt for being ers Assn. (VSDA) many will have a Quite apart from any direct Strip 10 miles east in Henderson. alt of subcommittee to the consumer's concerns," says special affinity for two of the glitter VSDA ties, there's enough reason What VSDA members and deal- Senate Judiciary to the Rea- Dachelet. city's local storeowners. Both Bob for delegates to see either store ers working with the Home Record- and considered close Dachelet and Mark Luster are at- and both expect some visitors. Ac- ing Rights Assn. (HRRC) may want gan administration. The Lusters and Dachelets have In it was the meeting of the tempting to organize a Las Vegas cording to Heather Luster, her and to discuss with Luster and Dache- fact, an almost uncanny parallel in the business. Mark and Heather took over an existing store in March 1983; Bob and Carol likewise bought a store from former owners just three months earlier. Both T H I S I S stores, the Lusters' Video Zone and Dachelets' Video Tyme, have expanded steadily.

There is even common elements in the couple's background. Carol Dachelet was a nurse, Heather an X -ray technician. Mark was a con- tracting engineer which shows up "HYSTERICAL!"-Joel Siegel, :1ßC-TV in the design features of Video - Zone; Bob was an engineer, too, with ARAMCO in the Middle East for 10 years.

Video Zone is the older of the two businesses; open since 1981. It was incredibly small, 900 square feet, before being moved a short distance recently into 1,500 square feet. It's in the Flamingo Sand Hill shopping center on the East side. Mrs. Luster estimates a stock currently of over 3,000 titles. Video Tyme is part of a flourish- ing franchise operation consisting now of seven in Las Vegas, one in Boulder and in Pennsylvania and Dachelet's in Henderson opened in August 1982.

Though a huge, 2,400 square feet and the "bowling alley" of the franchise chain, as Dachelet says the franchise company principals The funniest "Perfect... refer to it, the store is literally movie ever made Every detail is bursting its seams. about rock and roll: a zinger. When we took over," says Da- chelet, there was a partition about -David Ansen, - Sheila Benson, 70 feet from the front. We've jsut NEWSWEEK LOS ANGELES TIMES kept moving it back and back until there is no partition."

He says going from an opening stock of 1,255 titles to what is now more than 3,800 has him concerned. "I'm now using metal floor racks and it's just going to the ceil- ing." Dachelet indicates he may have to utilize some of his engineering background if he can get the Henderson Plaza shopping center management to go for adjacent space. Both storeowner couples charac- terize Las Vegas as a highly competitive market with possibly 150 video stores. We have three stores within a block and a mile and a half of us." In fact, Mrs. Lus- ter believes the rivalry among dealers has worked against organizing a VSDA chapter. "We tried a couple of meetings and only 15 dealers f( showed," she says. "They seem '' "j CHRISTOPHER GUEST MICHAEL MON [ARRY SHEARED ROB REINER JUNE CHADWIC afraid of one another. "I don't care what other dealers GUEST & MICHAEL MckEAN & TONY KENDRA R BRUNO KIRBY' "Ü'ÿ'í FARE MURPHY CHRISTOPHER are doing," says Mrs. Luster. "The Al sTRIC TED main thing is we can't fight these !-fl'' xat sncnq ü AIS IF {li. Q ROB IMP g HARRY H 4 A .t R 4 !i problems as individual stores. I i spent a lot -of money on mailing cards, which we were glad to do, in our fight against the video rental Available oon\ ideocas sette (legislation). It would help to have more involved." Your p1r Distributor Now She says, as it was, one of Lax - Call alt's aides flew out from Washing- ton to meet with the local dealers and the lobbying is credited with _ EMBASSY HO'v1E ENTERTAINMENT® helping swing around Laxalt who 1901 AVENUE if TI-E STARS, _DS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90067 was characterized as undecided (Laxalt is one of seven subcommit- 1984 EHE tee members HRRC and VSDA sought to hear their case). EARL PAIGE

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A spokeswoman for the prerecorded business as a firm ing through such unconventional started slowly in the past year and since the days of the Pharoahs. American Home Video in Denver, dedicated to finding alternative outlets as grocery stores, conve- a half but is picking up steam with That is where I first heard of it." Colo., says that she has become fa- forms of distribution for novelty nience operations a la 7 -11, drug decided rapidity. Although the 80- minute video- miliar with the exercise products videocassettes. It developed an in- stores, and even book stores. But "Who would visit a 7 -11 for vid- cassette seems to poke fun at the and, she feels comfortable giving store display for stores like Sears months from now, some in the in- eo tape? Preposterous," snaps Ray surgical process, 66- year -old Diller advice. to generate sales on selected exer- dustry warn, the trend could pinch Fennell, video buyer for Tampa, Q specialty stores badly as manufac- Records chain. 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Th- are not that concerned with how -to day Home Entertainment is push- On the bright side, Schwartz and Of Western's 140 Hastings Re- rough The Art Of Cosmetic Sur- products; generally, sales are slug- ing "The Video SAT Review" others forecast an eventual "layer- cords locations, only five carry pre- gery" is an example of a growing gish, while children's and music through mail order as well as spe- ing" or overlapping of distribution recorded tapes, but all sell blank genre of prerecorded video- have become better sellers. Most cialty outlets for educators. Its pre- channels. "Supermarkets and simi- media. "We don't consider blank cassettes known as "novelty" or lar outlets will simply supplement, stores focus attention on movie recorded product contains a two - tape an accessory, but a regular - "how -to" videos. These kinds of rental. hour study program for the college rather than detract from, the busi- and substantial -part of our re- videos, which range from the mun- Other speciality stores like entrance boards. It was designed ness of other retailers," he says. cord business." dane to the sublime, appeal to spe- sporting goods retailers, toy out- by Dr. Katherine Kendall, a founder But some envision no less than a So much for the corner grocery; cific segments of the buying public lets, book sellers and novelty shops of Kendall & Assocs., an education- virtual market takeover by the con- what's really bugging dealers is that don't always frequent video are prime targets for many of these al consulting firm. venience sector. "No question bottom of the barrel pricing for specialty stores. specialty prerecorded video- And while video specialty stores about it, the label of 'traditional' popular tape grades, with no ap- The genre hit the road running cassettes. How about a hospital say how -tos are not popular, com- outlet will soon shift to the super- parent end in sight and little hope with exercise tapes sparked by gift shop for the Diller videotape? panies including Sony are noting market and 7 -11 types," reveals for consistently stepping up cus- "Jane Fonda's Workout" in the ear- Or even a medical supply store to orders in the five -figure realm from Mike Golacinski, national sales and tomers to premium quality lines. ly 1980s. Since the wide accep- push the video as a teaching tool? marketing manager for Maxell. the mail order firm, Columbia "Forget about it can't tance of the Fonda video, workout Noting that these kinds of tapes "We're finding that people prefer -you House. The mammoth mail order make a dime on standard grades tapes have been published faster appeal to specific segments of the to purchase video tape -which is company is discovering a sale mar- and few non -buffs can be con- than they can be produced. For buying public that may not fre- now a commodity item -in a con- ket for novel titles. vinced of the differences between most video specialty stores, their quent video specialty stores, Em- venient location. Dropping prices Vestron Video's founder Austin standard and premium besides the only familiarity with novelty video- bassy Home Entertainment's Bob are making tape an impulse /conve- cassettes are the workout tapes. Cook has embarked on a project to (Continued on page VSDA -18) nience item, just like batteries and (Continued on page VSDA -18)

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dies will also still be shipping CED things in the home video industry CED a household fixture. quickly choke and die. On April 4, 1984, RCA pro- product. is the eventual extinction of the But for the present, CED distrib- nounced an almost certain death The only CED videodisk manu- Though the market may no long- CED videodisk format. No other and retailers are over the sentence on the CED videodisk facturing plant left in the U.S. is utors er really be growing, manufactur- manufacturers have shown any shock of the format's long -term format when it said a decision had RCA's Indianapolis site. When that ers say, that's no reason to stop willingness to make marketing in- been reached to cease manufac- shuts down and CED disks death sentence, and settling for the dipping a anywhere near the plant turing players. into sill- lucrative pool of vestments profits of the present. dollars. $500 million dollar push by RCA cease flowing through a gradually isn't dead yet, as a slow But CED One of the few near -certain that still proved too weak to make shrinking pipeline, the business will TONY SEIDEMAN but steady flow of players continues to flow out of inventories and into consumer's hands, and those who already own machines continue to purchase software regularly. CED has faded fastest from areas in the home video marketplace where it never had a very strong presence, disappearing from many VOTE NOW! video specialty outlets and distributor catalogs. But in areas where a strong presence already existed, CED disks continue to sell strongly and make a profit for those who deal in them. As might be expected, CED videodisks are performing best for the RCA independent distributors who have always dominated the business. Some home video estimates have been that as much as 90% or more of CED distribution was in the hands of the RCA indies even at the format's peak; now that most home video specialty distributors are exiting from the format they control virtually all of the CED business. CED is staying profitable enough for many RCA indies that a number of them are holding off on moving into the videocassette business - they say there's still too much money to be made selling videodisks. We have not as yet made a move at all going into prerecorded cassettes," says an exec at the Minneapolis based indie F.C. Hayer Co. The main reason, says the executive, is that "our disk business has been still quite good." Even RCA indies who have moved into videocassettes heavily are staying with the video -disk format. Salt Lake City, Utah -based Oscar E. Chytraus Co., has invest- ed heavily in setting up a videocassette distribution arm, going as far as to buy out a local firm. But We are still very into CED," says executive Gary Chytrus. At the distributor and retailer levels, identification and locale are the key ingredients in maintaining a profitable CED presence. CED was almost a handicap to Frank Barnako's The Video Place chain while it was being force -fed into eight outlets; now that only his three strongest -selling stores carry the product, it is a profitable line, he says. New York's Video Shack established a powerful CED presence by bailing out of the format with heavy advertising and publicity and under $10 prices. The results of the bailout have been so good, says owner Arthur Morowitz, that his firm has decided to keep CED on its shelves for the foreseable future. There is a "surprising amount" of consumer demand, says Morowitz. When RCA announced GUMBY has hit the campaign trail with his newest video adventure, "GUMBY FOR PRESIDENT." its decision in April, "we didn't plan to carry new releases," Morowitz but he needs your support! You can help the clay candidate by turning your store into a " GUMBY" says. But right now, he says, "we're ELECTION HEADQUARTERS" with our special P.O.P. package, including posters, pins, and bumper doing O.K. with CED." stickers. Just ask your local distributor for details. No matter what consumer demand might be, a format has no fu- "GUMBY FOR PRESIDENT" IS AFFORDABLY PRICED AT $ 29.95, MAKING IT AN ture if there isn't any product to EXCELLENT BUY FOR CONSUMERS AND COLLECTORS ALIKE. put on the shelves. For the present, that's not a problem. Virtually all manufacturers have ceased releas- NOW AVAILABLE ON ing catalog product on CED. But RCA /Columbia, CBS /Fox, MGM/ VIDEOCASSETTE UA, Paramount, Warner Home Vid- .. ENTERTAINMENT IS A eo and MCA will still be shipping re- DISTRIBUTED t1VIvÄ FAMILY HOME EXCLUSIVELY nnnE Family Home Entertainment PRODUCT OF INTERNATIONAL VIDEO cent release titles on CED, either IN THE U S A BY ENTERTAINMENT, INC. directly from the companies or 7920 ALABAMA AVE., CANOGA PARK, CA 91304 -4991 through distribution deals with RCA. Almost all the home video in-

www.americanradiohistory.com By CHERYL PARKER observers, if one charts the imme- at $24.95, offering a reformulated diate "hits" of this segment, deal- wet /dry cleaning system, "proven Care products, carrying ers are looking at head cleaners on to be the best, safest, and most How To Brew Brouhahas > cases, and portable camera bat- the lowest price scale, cables and thorough way to clean heads short teries, among a half -dozen or so connectors and other interconnect of a professional strip -down clean- denies that he favored Video Store video accessories zipping off hardware in the mid -range, and ing," claims David Baker, sales and There's no question that this because of his relationship. countertops, cash register racks, fancy carrying cases, dust covers, marketing director. The new sys- Video Software Dealers Assn. and other visible traffic points and stereo amplifiers at the high- tem offers retailers margins of up (VSDA) convention is the biggest George points with pride to other without much sales help are cur- est end. to 50% and is backed up by a ma- ever, according to 1984 conven- future thrusts he was able to de- rently the darlings of record /tape "Anything for cameras is moving jor print ad campaign. tion chairman, Jim George. There sign into the program, mentioning dealers, report suppliers, distribu- incredibly fast right now," says Similarly, Nortronics has a new is some question, however, as to the appearance of Ken Kai, presi- tors, and outlets visiting and ex- Larry Jacobs, president of Delta wet system and an aggressive pro- whether it will be the most dent of Pioneer Video, and Dr. Mor- hibiting at VSDA. Video, a five -store chain serving motional campaign carrying the controversial. timer Feinberg, who will advise re- Following hot on the heels of North Little Rock, Ark. "Enhancers, tag line, " Nortronics has a simple George, a successful San Fran- tailers on using modern psycho- what may turn out to be a record - filters, and batteries, for instance, test to tell if your head's messed cisco home video dealer who this logical concepts developed for breaking year for VCR sales, the af- are almost flying." up," according to Ed Griffin, con- year became a trade columnist, industry. termarket for such accessories, Additionally, with its roots in the sumer products division manager. says two or three brouhahas in- Actually, George's job was all the ranging from revised formula, low - luggage business, Delta Video spe- Its new unit, the Drop -In VCR head volving VSDA are all par for the end cleaning items to higher- ticket cializes in expensive carrying cases cleaner, features a nozzle exten- course in putting together "the more difficult, because certain tripods, lights, and interfacing for portable cameras. "The bags sion tube inside and outside the best convention we could ever VSDA's seminars and programs equipment, is expected to account are going gangbusters. Someone cassette. want." last year came under fire. A major blow -out was a origi- for a steadily increasing proportion who spends $1,000 to $2,000 on Manufacturers' support materi- In a major way, George's reputa- debate that nally was planned to Jack of industry revenues going into a portable isn't about to stint on a als are crucial in spurring quick tion and contribution to VSDA are feature on the line. He, along with Tampa Valenti, head of the Motion Picture retailer Art Ross and Atlanta video Assn. of America (MPAA), and dealer Steve Goodman, are all Jack Wayman, spokesman for video legislation opposition group VI IEo serving out one -year director SINN DELAY SATURATION Home Recording Rights Coalition FLESH COLOR WNOOW stints -but only two slots on the HUE (HRRC). TONES 01E0 . board are open. There are also at Accessories: least three other strong board Emotion was already running candidates. high before the debate when one NAN -- MONO 'w One controversy has been the speaker dubbed the hotel "Fort Flying Out --7;; - t ,,,, coLOR PROCESSOR arrangement to have staff people Fairmont" (San Francisco's Fair- TOT WOO of the monthly trade Video Store mont Hotel) because of the HRRC/ The Door make a presentation. George MOYNE VSDA and MPAA face -off on video writes a column for the magazine. rental issues. Then Valenti did not MODEL 7074 PROCESSOR Another one is a panel on com- appear, and Wayman squared off VIDEO COLOR puter operation of video stores with Fritz Attaway of MPAA in what with two manufacturers on the became a near brawl at times, forc- 1985, and to produce a long -term Showtime's Showmaker Series of electronic switcher, combination im- dias. "We have eight computer ex- ing VSDA counsel Charles Rutten- profit base for those actively pur- age enhancer /color processor, and audio /video amplifier is priced un- hibitors," says George of this brou- berg to time and again intervene as suing new business. der S250 and is backed with p.o.p. displays and demonstration tapes. haha. "I just told the others that referee. "It's definitely an after -purchase, good case. He wants high quality turns, dealers believe. "The point - you can't load up a panel with all rather than an add -on buy at the and sturdiness, and he's willing to of- purchase racks provided by manufacturers." Next day, during a manufactur- time of the VCR purchase, but it's a er's panel, the subject of video pay for it," Jacobs says gleefully. companies and their reps -we Actually, George even managed substantial one nonetheless," rental legislatoin was put off limits. Agrees Paul Perez, Recoton's stock Allsop, for instance -make it to get the editors of the magazine notes John Power, president of the sales vice easy to push replacement of he Even such obscure topics as x- American Video Assn., a retail buy- marketing president, "Our dis- writes for worked up, too. "Vid- cleaning cartridges, especially rated created post convention con- ing and distributing organization tributors are seeing a tremendous eo Business is going to publish a in when we don't have time to explain troversy when it was pointed out located in Phoenix, Ariz. As a ma- surge aftermarket volume, espe- daily edition at the show and Video the product," notes Ray Fennell, none of the retailers on the x -rated jor distributor of accessories, our cially for VCR maintenance and in- Store's people got a little hot. I just video buyer for the Q Records panel actually stocked the category volume will easily more than dou- stallation gear. The Gold Connec- said Video Business is doing it be- chain in Tampa, Fla. or had much experience. ble through the end of 1984, and tion series of hook -up cables and cause they asked to do it. Video Additional suppliers stressing we think sales will snowball next the Total Maintenance series of Store didn't ask." An overwhelming problem for the new p.o.p. materials for complete year in concert with the growing head cleaners are doing quite As the convention approached, convention, convening in George's product series as well as individual VCR population." He says further well." another publication, Home Viewer own city, was over -crowding. This items are Discwasher and Jasco. that accessories margins tend to Companies say consumers are Publications, started promoting its still haunts George. "We had 725," We try to give dealers as much of range from 10% to 15% versus 5 growing more involved with their involvement as a breakfast he said of the 1983 event. "So we a stocking choice as possible," re- to 10% for the hardware. machines, so suppliers are encour- sponsor. felt safe in doubling our food func- lates Discwasher's Jim Hall, nation- "That's why we encourage deal- aging their enthusiasm with such As convention chairman for tion capacity. We could end up with al sales manager. "We're asking reers to carry at least a few thousand items as wet head cleaners, which 1984, George developed a lot of 2,000 people easily. We already tailers to develop the segment as a dollars' worth of racks with, for ex- require users to play an active role ideas that the board found both know we're going to have to figure standalone profit center, not just a ample, connectors and cables," he in keeping the video unit in tip -top challenging and, in cases, off the on 4,000 for 1985," he says, ac- traffic builder because consumers says. shape. SSK's recently introduced wall, to hear reports from one knowledging VSDA is looking now According to Power and other its second -generation Headmaster, (Continued on page VSDA -19) meeting early this spring. George for 1986 sites. EARL PAIGE

Profit Margins (I'm not here for my health). In -store service (Give me product that turns, packaging, signs, sales aids and - above all - call on me. Help me where live).

Complete line (if I have everything but the

one thing the customer needs, I have nothing). Delivery (It makes no sense to sell

something I can't get when my customer needs it). Product Quality and Recognition (I can't sell what the customer never heard of or Sony is among those brands con- doesn't want). tinuing to offer a wider variety of Expertise (There's not enough hours in the blank tape for video. day to keep up with all the changes in products and technology. Keep me a step ahead of the trends - and my competition). X All of the Above Mr. Daley, you :ohm it all. Photon Accessories by Phnstehl. Quality and SenEice hr ever 60 yam CONVENTION

www.americanradiohistory.com ®1984 Beta Licensees -Aiwa, NEC, Sanyo. Sony, Toshiba. Betamovie and Beta Hi -Fi are trademarks of Sony Corporation In 1984 about 2pOQOOQpeople will buy BetaVCas. Where will they get movies? The last time anyone counted, there were already 2.7 million Beta VCRs sold. In 1984, the number of Beta owners will increase by around another two million.* A market approaching 5 million customers is nothing to sneeze at. Especially when you consider that every movie that's available on tape is available in the Beta format. Add to the mix the introduction of Betamovie, 1 the world's first one -piece, VCR/camera combination; and Beta Hi -FiT't stereo VCR, and the growing line -up of pop- ularly priced Beta VCRs. Add in, too, the more than 450 Beta Hi -Fi format titles that nobody else has; great movies and music videos, with more being added every day. Now you can see that the potential for selling and renting Beta prerecorded movies is more than enormous; it's virtually endless. Somebody out there will be seizing this opportunity, somebody out there will be selling and renting Beta tapes, somebody out there will be making a bunch of money. It might as well be you.

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www.americanradiohistory.com m general. In a dramatic move, 3M lately Kodak. While it would seem video July 20 decided to skip the annual "We're carrying so many brands specialty stores that comprise the Winter Consumer Electronics Show I can't even tick them off for you," Facing The Vid Music (n core membership of Video Soft- > (WCES) January 5 -8 in Las Vegas says Bob Bigelow, three -unit retail- ware Dealers Assn. (VSDA) would seeing it as redundant and opting er, wholesaler and VSDA board Continued from page VSDA -4 after last year's success of "Mak- be ideal outlets for blank video- for just one CES a year, SCES in member from Minneapolis (Bige- ing" and "Flashdance" have tape, this community of retailers (Billboard, Aug. 18), two of the top June. Maxell, among other vendors low Video). He lists Scotch, dimmed. While record and music really hasn't been developed, say TDK, rack jobbers in the U.S., is that announcing WCES plans, also will Fuji, Maxell, Panasonic, Sony, oriented video retailers are report- several vendors surveyed. and their Video 45s have not been sell- not exhibit. However, 3M ironically says, "We use Tri -Tec and S.K.C. as ing some success with the genre, As for the dealers themselves, ing all that strongly, even though continues as one of few VSDA lowballs and we just put in Kodak." video stores are cooling off as the many cite confusion over so many many video specialty retailers are exhibitors. hype of the big titles fails. brands and the whole competitive "It gets kind of confusing," says reporting increasingly good tune - "In terms of sales it (music vid- pressure coming from the prime One other video specialty retail John Galagher, in Tampa, partner based munbers. believer is which is eo) is getting smaller and smaller, outlets for the record/ Sony another in retail /wholesale firm Video Cor- One of the reasons the rack - product- because Jackson and 'Flashdance' tape chains; most are also now returning exhibitor, though sharing ner /Media Concepts with VSDA tests may not be seeing fast music are slowing down," says Frank Bar - moving more steadily into prere- a booth with Sony's prerecorded board member Bob Skidmore. video movements is that there sim- rako, president of the Video Soft- corded video rental and sales. software division says John Ber- "There's brand saturation, an over ply aren't enough music oriented ware Dealers Assn. and owner of Still another problem with VSDA mingham. He questions the some- abundance. He says the firm han- video customers out in the con- The Video Place chain. type outlets, in sharp contrast to times offered conventional wisdom dled PD Magnetics "from day one," sumer universe to support the Reflecting the opinion of many record /tape stores, is that home that video specialty blank tape is and lists Sony, JVC, Scotch, Fuji, business, manufacturers say. And specialty stores, Barnako says that video stores are not sale oriented. hardware driven. Maxell, TDK, and Kodak. However, Sony's John O'Donnell feels that is "as a category it's fairly slow in They're rental oriented, say "I'd be lying if I said people who the firm has already started to thin the presentation of music video sales, and my vendors. buy Sony VCRs come in looking for out brand offerings. key. computer says it's not much in rental either." This is going to change. however, Sony blank tape." Bermingham "We're pushing the TDK Pro in a Music video is targeted to a Even though other outlets are younger, more active market than running to become part of the almost any other home video home video universe, the video genre, says O'Donnell. Many of the specialty store still dominates the racking have test kept their cas- business. Tape Quest: settes locked up in plastic cases Music remains an unknown and for security reasons, he says, thus almost inconvenient genre to them. depriving consumers of the chance With VCR penetration under 20 %, to pick up and handle product, and and hi -fi VCR penetration even stripping the product of much of Filling In less, music will have to wait a while the energy it would naturally before it stops being the genre of generate. the future, and starts becoming the Be that as it may, the music vid- profit -maker of the present. The Blanks eo dreams that glowed so brightly TONY SEIDEMAN VSDA Origins: How It Grew if firms like Konica and Kodak The new Kodak consumer video products will be sold in a variety of out- achieve objectives. An exhibitor lets. including camera stores, mass merchandisers, drug chains. video last year when three -year -old VSDA specialty shops, appliance and tv stores, and music shops. As Video Software Dealers ca dissolved in mid -'82. Small initiated trade displays, Konica is Assn. (VSDA) explodes to the group decides on VSDA name, especially excited says the firm's point where subsequent con- affiliation with NARM and feels the VCR related brands, JVC, Maxell, Panasonic, Quasar and Mitch Ravitz. ventions require 100,000 agreement that wholesalers Quasar, RCA and lately Panasonic hard case," Galagher says, indicat- D Happy that Konica pretty much square feet of exhibit area and could belong. Attending: Cohen, do not necessarily enjoy a benefi- ing other lines might be pared = has the convention to itself, he 3,000 person food functions, now a consultant to NARM and cial rub -off. "People look for what's down to specialty SKUs. says video specialty stores "tend people still wonder how it VSDA; staff coordinator Risa oD on sale, A, or B, what's being pro- is That nearly every video specialty could happen so quickly. Or Solomon, now to get short shrift but some of it moted," Bermingham says. consultant and J because they're not handled right." store contacted lists Kodak is no just plain how. Thus, a brief working for Home Recording 0 Then he adds, "Maybe we manu- accident says the firm's Tom Burk chronology: Rights Coalition; As for Fuji, an exhibitor at last facturers tend to do more promo- Cheryl Benton, 7 at Rochester. He says the photo- Summer o year's VSDA, Jim Auer says he in- tion with video specialty." 1981: National Video Station, now with Prism graphic brand giant did initial re- Assn. of Recording Merchandis- Entertainment; John Marma- tends "to walk the show myself." From the retail side of things, a search before bowing blank video- ers (NARM), 23- year -old trade duke, president, Western Mer- While not exhibiting again, Auer general theme is that a brand pro- tape early in 1983 at WCES and group of basically record /tape agrees with Ravitz and others sur- fusion and price competition that chandisers; and Weston Nishi- deliberately targeted video special- chains, holds home video event mura, Video veyed. Auer finds video specialty Bermingham alludes to has creat- Space/ E ty retail. where need for unifying group stores do not merchandise blank ed confusion. Says Irwin Berman at Independent Video Source and is seen. itape "as they should" and says soon to be seven -unit Video Ware- Ironically, Kodak learned of current VSDA vice president/ Fall 1981: Meeting organized , vendors need to step in. "We have house in Atlanta owned by VSDA VSDA too late to land an exhibit in sec reta ry. by then NARM a full line of p -o -p to help them." board member Steve Goodman, what has become a panicked situa- executive vice Feb. 1982: initial board president Joe Cohen Actually, VSDA coming as it does "We're going to try and narrow tion for the exploding trade group held in meeting. Chicago offices of Noel Gimbel, in August and at this particular down our brand selection." He but Kodak will maintain a suite, May 1982: meeting with ven- current NARM president, with time, finds blank media firms intro- says keeping pace has found the says Burk. He adds that, "We have dors; board elects officers. 18 people present. spective about trade exhibits in chain with Scotch, Sony, BASF, a fairly extensive distribution net- Aug. 1982: first convention work of reps already in place" call- Jan. 1982: Small gathering in Dallas with 225 attendance; ing for years on photo specialty described as "die -hards" re- officers confirmed. #--- ,f¡ stores so that it was easy enough main following Winter Consum- Aug. 1982: second conven- #! ### . ### r.,: ##### ;g to add home video outlets. er Electronics Show in Las Ve- tion first with exhibits draws Perhaps understandably, Kodak gas, where nascent video dealer 725 in San Francisco. I r, ./11 r:/ ' i,/,,,`r,, has been less successful in record/ group Video Retailers of Ameri- EARL PAIGE /i tape chains with Burk agreeing on still one other aspect of home video specialty outlets -the lack of symbiosis with audio blanktape, long entrenched in record /tape # found the record /tape Rs. stores. "We stores have lots of different brands R and that brands with audio already SJERO enjoy familiarity," says Burk of Ko- VIDEO a`NG dak, yet to offer if it ever does, an custome Cp audio line. roost reOlnts the It seems, therefore, that video specialty stores have yet to estab- 9r YIIIBNIIII I I STEREO SOUND SiMULATOR-AMPLiFiEI, to thppG concise uide lish their own position in blanktape and need to shake off the felt need corple 01vtmoatY eteases idasse and to play the game by rules adopted across the street at record /tape and stores. This is indicated by Ravitz titles dshudiosMatoc who says Konica delights in target- pt /tines es star ing video specialty because it's a idePe marketplace for the less dominant aton l retai, p,G brand call -out giants. PRODUCER`lrL suggested>u d' big t. 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Mathias tronics industry has already waged v coalitions from the electronics their attention D Lobbyists community did not budge from er- copyright issue, the so- called in the Senate and Rep. Edwards in a powerful fight), its officials have Continued from page VSDA-4 their position opposing any first home taping bills, rather than be- the House -the organization is already indicated that VSDA is on -4 record against the "royalty" home sponsible for the decision this past sale bill, even one promising guar- come involved in the first sale issue none too happy about those either, feel since one of the provisions is to taping bills, fearing increased spring by Rep. Robert W. Kasten - antees attempting to assuage the again. Other Congressmen still a royalty costs and sagging sales as a result meier (D- Wisc.) to fashion a so- worries of VSDA members. For this that with modified language giving give copyright owners -in on of what opponents call a royalty called "omnibus" copyright issues reason and doubts voiced by oppo- the retailer community greater as- the form of a fee placed the With what vigor the VSDA bill that included the video rental nents of the other sections, the om- surances that they won't be driven price of tape machines and blank "tax." chooses to join the opponents of section as well as sections on home nibus bill fell apart in early June. out of business, the bill can pass. tape. the bills is something that will be- taping, audio rental and several ca- Observers on the Hill are now VSDA says it is adamant. No first While VSDA has not vigorously apparent this fall. ble tv amendments. Kastenmeier suggesting that after the elections, sale bill. And as far as the home- lobbied in opposition to those mea- come hoped the package would serve as somewhat of a balanced trade -off bill and might find support. It didn't. The VSDA, as well as other King Video Continued from page VSDA-3 Some manufacturers are even talking of trading windows, of giv- To ing product to the pay -per -view Whén ItWComes networks first if video retailers remain intrasigent. But dealers know that VCRs can record as well as play back, and Power... that release over pay -per -view can Star quickly kill videocassette income. Distributors also worry manufacturers, with an epidemic of tran- shipping undermining dealer loyal- Home ty, and many distributors onterey seemingly more interested in min- ing their neighbors territory for video gold than in tending to the needs of their present customers. s Down! But such problems will probably be in the background at this year's -4101 VSDA convention. 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We had to combine live ac- ist Rick Springfield's latest promo- created by Midland in Richmond, tion with positives, and draw in shad- tional video clip, is the first video di- Calif., via Rotoscoping, a method ows so it looks like lasers are being rector to use One Pass Video's whereby live action is projected onto shot." Montage, a newly introduced a worktable and the image is drawn Fincher -who lensed a portion of $200,000 editing system that greatly in. Commissioned for the drawing "Indiana Jones And The Temple Of speeds up off -line services. chore was John Armstrong, whose Doom" -says he found the world of According to Fincher, if the Mon- credits encompass the lightning ema- video clip development frustrating. was not made available to him, tage nating from the evil emperor at the He admits to being limited by time he would have edited on film, an ex- end of "Return Of The Jedi." and money. "At Industrial Light & pensive proposition. Prior to the in- But the finale is what Steven Horo- Magic, I was used to working for one troduction of the system, directors I r _ witz of Midland Productions is most month on one two -second shot. was were forced to deal with time code Fender's pro sound division has created the M -1 miniature microphone proud of. Horowitz took explosion quite surprised to find out I had two constraints by planning edits on pa- system, a 12 -gram, one and a quarter inch condenser mike with the ability footage from the firm's library and days to make about four minutes." per, says Scott Ross, vice president of to handle 148dB SPLs. The mike interfaces to mixers via a shirt -pocket transferred it into high speed live ac- One Pass Video's Montage is cred- operations for One Pass Video. size battery /electronics box which provides a switchable low cut filter as tion. Later, it was placed on film for ited with greatly speeding up the pro- "With Montage [a computer sys- well as a notch filter tunable from 50 to 320 Hz. The mike operates on inter- the final scene, where McVey's men- duction- "nearly 50%," Fincher tern based around a 68000 chip that nal battery or 48V phantom power. Three specialized mounting kits aid en- acing monster is hit by a laser and says. On -line editing for the video utilizes 17 Beta Hi Fi transports to gineers in placing the mike for optimum performance with various instru- blows up. was performed on a CMX 340 by Jim manipulate time code] I could put in ments. Price of the M -1 is $175, mounting kits range from $19.95 to $49.95. Says Horowitz: "Actually, most of Haygood. wipes and dissolves," Fincher says. "I also saw the changes in color." But, most important, the editing sys- Master Audio Production Relocates tern can print out storyboards and NEW YORK- Master Audio eluding performances by the Oak duplicate frames rapidly. This al- Production Inc. has relocated its stu- Ridge Boys, Ronnie Milsap, Eddie lowed Fincher to send actual footage dios and offices to Chatham, N.J. Rabbitt and the live Country Music and boards to Midland Production from Bethesda, Md. in order to take Assn. Awards broadcast. Corp., which took charge of the spe- programming opportu- MAP's equipment list includes 10 cial effects. advantage of in New York, which is only 30 tape decks by Studer, Ampex, Otari When RCA Records takes a look nities away, says Master Audio and Sony, dbx noise reduction and at Springfield's "Bop 'Til You minutes president Glenn Morgan. compression, Allison Dynamite lim- Drop," it will see a four-minute spe- MAP, which specializes in produc- iting /expanding /de- essing, AKG cial effects extravaganza that is remi- ing radio programs and commercials, and Shure mikes, JBL 4313 moni- niscent of the 1926 Fritz Lang classic last Sep- tors, Crown amps and a Quantum "Metropolis," where enslaved work- has been in operation since tember. Since that time, the firm has console. The facility is also equipped ers revolt against an authoritarian su- network radio specials, infor on- location projects. perpower. The video contains lasers produced First shown at the NAB show earlier this year, Otari's MTR -20 recorder and high technology explosions simi- makes its official industry debut at the upcoming New York AES conven- lar to a cut -rate "Empire Strikes tion in October. The machines feature computerized self -alignment and Back." will accept up to 14 -inch reels. They will be available in both half -inch and Initially, Fincher, currently on hia- quarter-inch formats, including half -inch two -channel and quarter -inch IEC tus from Industrial Light & Magic, center -track time code channel. The MTR -20 is designed specifically for planned a $450,000 budget packed high quality recording studio and audio post -production applications. with lasers and latex models. In the end, the Lucasfilm cameraman and producer Joe Vogt had to settle for Print your label copy CompuSonics Sets Deal $125,000. 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LOS ANGELES Positions," at Quadrasonic. The album is be- RCA album at Creative Workshop Inc. with Berlin is in at Advanced Media Systems ing produced and arranged by John Lissauer Brent Maher producing and engineering. recording eight new songs for Geffen Records. and engineered by Lianne Unger, with assis- Also there are the Talleys, tracking their first Daniel Van Patten and Steve Anderson are tance by Lee Friedman. Also at Quadrasonic, album for Word Records. Andy Tolbird is pro- engineering. Also there, Craig Sibley's re- Kurtis Blow is finishing up production of the ducing, with Lee Peterzell at the board. Word cording a single with Bob and Jim Mothers - Fat Boys' first Sutra release, "The Fat Boys ", artists the Rex Nelon Singers are working on baugh sitting in, and Urban Umbrella, a local with Dave Ogrin at the desk. The first single their new album, with Ken Harding producing act, is recording a six -song EP with Van Patten off the album, "Jail House Rap," is expected and Peterzell at the console. producing. next month. More rap is due from Develop- At Woodland Sound, Michael Heeney has Several artists are at Skyline Recording. ment 7 featuring John Wayne Carter. been laying tracks for a "Country Music Heavy metalist Bob Steffan is at work on his They're laying down final tracks for two 12- U.S.A." jingle for Multi -Media Entertainment. first album, with Patrick Regan producing and inchers, "Total Concentration" and "Chasing Rick McCollister is engineering, with assis- Ross Stein at the board. Stein is also at the The Wind For That White Stuff." Ogrin is again tance by Ken Criblez. Also at Woodland, the controls for a new heavy metal group being engineering, with Alonso Willson executive Keg Creek Band has been laying tracks, with GANG OF FOUR -Herbie Hancock relaxes while hearing the playback of produced by Alan McDougall of Dauntless producer ... Eras Studios is hosting Monster David Avant producing and Tim Farmer at his film score for "A Soldier's Story" at Hollywood's Group IV Recording. Music. And Producer David Landau is in with Records' Doug Bennett, who recently fin- the controls. Mastering engineer Denny Pur- Shown from left are co- producer Ronald Schwary, director and co- produc- Paul Delph. Tony Braithwaite is engineer- ished producing and playing keyboards on his cell has been working on Mark Gray's new er Norman Jewison, Hancock and studio engineer Dennis Sands. ing, with Stein assisting. new single "Drag Mack." single, "Diamond In The Dust," and Barbara At One On One, Joel Soifer is co- produc- At 39th Street Music, Ashford & Simp- Mandrell's new Christmas album. AT LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIV. ing three sides for Mike & Brenda Sutton. son are putting the finishing touches on their OTHER CITIES Soifer is at the console, with the Suttons co- upcoming release, with Tim Cox at the con- Miami's Criteria Recording Studios is producing. The Motels are in cutting "The trols. Laurie Anderson is mixing a five -record keeping busy, with George Clinton there do- Fostex Sets New Workshops Concrete Jungle," a track for the Capitol set of her recent live performance at the Brook- ing production work on two projects: complet- NEW success Vassey, head of a&r /Publishing soundtrack album "Teachers ". Richie Zito is lyn Academy of Music. Roma Baran is pro- ing mixing for Westbound artist Eramus Hall YORK -After the Kin Fostex Rogers Productions. Vas - producing and Mick Guzauski engineering, ducing, with Cox engineering. and Nine Records artist Jimmy Giles, as well of Corp. of America's first re- for Kenny cording techniques workshop at San sey was a featured speaker at the with assistance from Peter T. Lewis. Also in is Ronnie Rogers is producing the Coco- as coproducing with Joel Martin on the Era - also Francisco State last which Fos - Camel /MCA act Angel, working on its new al- nuts, with Cox again at the board, and David mus Hall project. Richard Achor is engineer- April, the Nor- San Francisco gathering, walk, Calif. -based firm is set pre- tex says was attended by more than bum. Lee DeCarlo and Gregg Giuffria are Miles is producing a debut album for "dance ing the dates, with Stan Lambert assisting. to 15- 300 musicians and songwriters. coproducing, with Lee doubling at the console, wave" group T.K.O.... A little further down- Also at Criteria, a final mix and assembly of a sent two more workshops, Sept. 16, at Loyola Marymount Univ. near assisted by Lewis and Jeff Bennet. town at Secret Sound Studio, Japanese artist greatest hits package by Dion is in the works, According to Mark Cohen, Fos - Los Angeles. The topics to be cov- NEW YORK Morio Kazama is recording his first album for with co- producer /engineer Eric Schilling tex's vice president of sales, the work- ered, which are the same both days, Alfonso Ribeiro is at Evergreen Record- PMC International. Session players on the date working with Dion and Paul Harris on the pro- siops are designed to "show musi- include "Basic Multitracking At ing working on his debut album for Prism Rec- include Buddy Williams, Clifford Carter, ject. Jim Sessody is assisting. From the Cri- cians, songwriters and producers Home," "Microphone Techniques," ords. Alan Meyerson is engineering, with Ted Anthony Jackson, Hiram Bullock and Mark teria Cutting Center, the second single from how easy and effective it can be to use "Making It Sound Like What You Hayes and the team of Lottie Golden & Rich- Egan. Bullock is producing, Scott Noll engi- Robin Gibb's "Secret Agent" album has multitrack technology at home." On The and "Locking ard Scher producing various tracks. Also at neering and Warren Bruleigh assisting. Also emerged. The song, "Robot," was mastered Hear Radio" Up To Video." 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www.americanradiohistory.com 38 © Survey for Week Ending 9/1/84 Block RHINO DEAL BOOSTS R &B REISSUES LPs Profile may Raises Pubhcatrons. Inc No part of this publication Its c Copyright 1984 Billboard Solid Smoke be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted. in any form or by any usually toward the more novelty, up- means, electronic. mechanical. photocopying reco ding. or otherwise, without By JACK McDONOUGH This will be Solid Smoke's second the prior written permission of the publisher Velons package. beat, rock'n'roll things. They didn't touch a lot of the slow stuff, yet it t SAN FRANCISCO The recent Arbunich says the projected eight - r - was the ballads that were the special- Cat ca distribution and marketing alliance album October /November release d t ty of these groups, and we love the d _ m d between the Solid Smoke label, based will introduce a "You Found The 3 N ballads and we emphasize them." ARTIST d ARTIST here, and Los Angeles -based Rhino Vocal Group Sound" series on '50s Title, Label & Number a d Title, Label & Number Both partners agree that keys to Records has meant increased visibili- vocal groups, with various packages 3 (Dist. Label) J ; (Dist. Label) the Solid Smokè approach have been Smoke's packagings of "focusing on more obscure regional PRINCE AND THE WEEKS 39 34 15 WOMACK & ty for Solid AT X1 their rapport with licensees and the REVOLUTION WOMACK historic r &b sides. It has also freed things, like 'best of New York Purple Rain, 6 close attention given to packaging. Love Wars, Elektra the creative side of the company to groups.' Some sets may also focus on Warner Bros. 60293.1 WEA Tee cites as an example the relation- 25110 -t WEA 40 36 19 THE CRUSADERS the extent that Solid Smoke's project- particular original labels." Ghetto Blaster, MCA ships with PolyGram and VeeJay TINA TURNER Rhino president Richard Foos ex- 2 11 5429 McA ed 20 releases for 1984 will match the Private Dancer, Capitol (Rhino's agreement with VeeJay al- ST -12330 CAP 41 41 7 SPYRO GYRA label's entire output since it was plains that Rhino took on distribu- Access All Areas, MCA lows Solid Smoke to comb the cata- THE marketing of Solid Smoke 7 6 TIME 2 -6893 MCA founded in 1978 by partners Marty tion and Ice Cream Castle, logs for favorite material) and with Warner Bros. 25109 -1 WEA THE S.O.S. BAND Arbunich and Rico Tee. because "we wanted a strong label in Just The Way You Like producers like Bunky Sheppard and 6 JACKSONS It, Tabu FZ 39332 (Epic) CBS r &b to complement our own special- Victory, Epic QE 38946 CBS June's four -album release -all ma- 011ie McLaughlin. 43 46 4 THE VALENTINE ized reissues of rock of the '50s and 5 8 KASHIF terial licensed from VeeJay-was The label gained considerable at- O Send Me Your Love, BROTHERS '60s. Between the two we now cover Arista AL8 -8205. RCA Have A Good Time, A &M composed of 14- to 16- song sets by tention in 1980 with an album by the SP -4989 RCA the whole field of reissues. I think we 4 11 TEDDY Gene Chandler, Dee Clark, the Span- hit Time maga- 44 43 14 GEORGE HOWARD now epitomize what a reissues label Sheppards, which PENDERGRASS Steppin' Out, TBA TB iels and the El Dorados. Spring's six - zine's "best album" list, and Shep- Love Language, Asylum 201 (Palo Alto) IND should be." 60317-1 (Elektra) WEA 45 44 56 JEFFREY album release consisted of two James pard produced the Gene Chandler 6 43 LIONEL RICHIE Rhino promotion chief Rich Can't Slow Down, OSBORNE Brown LPs, "The Federal Years," li- and Dee Clark tunes that appear on Me Tonight, Schmidt says that while he has tradi- Motown 6059ML (MCA) MCA Stay With censed from PolyGram (comple- ARM SP -4940 RCA tionally "relied heavily on the press the new reissues. 10 8 SOUNDTRACK Z.Z. HILL \°J Ghostbusters, Arista 46 45 39 menting two earlier Brown LPs from As for. McLaughlin, Arbunich re- I'm A Blues Man, to alert the collectors' market to such AL8 -8246 RCA Malaco 7415 IND the label), and four albums from the records," he is now looking at such members: "011ie became a very dear 12 10 SHEILA E. 47 JOYCE KENNEDY The Glamorous Lile, vaults of Detroit producer 011ie friend of ours during the last years. O Lookin' For Trouble, ideas as a Music Box" point - Warner Bros. 25107 -1 WEA "Rhino ARM SP -4996 RCA McLaughlin: "Detroit Gold," vol- of- purchase display, and "compiling The saddest part of the story is that 10 8 13 SOUNDTRACK 48 37 28 SHANNON umes one and two, plus "Greatest Breakin', Polydor Let The Music Play, he died just a few weeks before his POL choice danceable items for the dance 821919 -1Y-1 tPolyGram) Mirage 90134 (Atco) WEA Recordings" sets by the Capitols and 'Detroit Gold' albums were to be re- 11 11 6 LAKESIDE market. MTV has New Music' news 49 NEW ENTRY RICK JAMES Deon Jackson. McLaughlin passed Outrageous, Solar 60355 Reflections. Gordy and has given us time there. leased. For the previous eight months t Elektral WEA 6095GL (Motown) MCA away just weeks before these albums may be looking at getting into he had been talking up these records 12 9 19 ONE WAY 50 47 61 MIDNIGHT STAR "We Lady, MCA 5470 MCA were released. teen publications," he continues. to all his industry friends and DJs in 13 14 16 JERMAINE No Parking On The "Even though this material is old, we Detroit, and just couldn't wait for JACKSON Dance Floor, Solar )ermaine Jackson, Arista 60241 -1 (Elektra) WEA Set for imminent release are two like to regard it as new and we think their release. We want him to have AL8 -8203 RCA 51 51 5 RICHARD more from VeeJay, one by the Dells we can bring it to the marketplace as his proper credit, because he was so 14 13 15 O'BRYAN "DIMPLES" Be My Lover, Capitol (containing seven songs previously something new, something the youn- important." ST -12332 CAP FIELDS Mmm..., RCA AFL1 -5169 RCA in the U.S.) and another ger audience has not seen before." The packaging, overseen by Ar- 15 15 41 POINTER SISTERS unreleased 52 58 2 BOBBY BLAND Solid Smoke's Tee notes that while bunich, generally fuses rare photo- You've Got Me Loving that features two Chicago groups, the Break Out, Planet BXLI- You, MCA 5503 MCA Magnificents and the Rhythm Aces, Charly Records has reissued some of graphs, often newly tinted, into a 4705 (RCA) RCA 53 54 19 STANLEY CLARKE VeeJay material in Europe, "the highly contemporary design style, 16 20 4 BILLY OCEAN Time Exposure, Epic plus a seven -song budget LP by the the Suddenly. Jive/Arista FE 38688 CBS Velons, with material licensed from European taste in vocal groups is complete with extensive liner notes. 1L8 -8213 RCA 54 MEW ENT!, ALICIA MYERS 17 18 11 PATRICE RUSHEN I Appreciate, MCA 5485 MCA Now, Elektra 60360 -1 WEA 55 42 23 EARL KLUGH 18 19 17 RUN -D.M.C. Wishful Thinking, Capitol Run -D.M.C., Profile 1201 IND ST -12323 CAP 19 17 11 PEABO BRYSON 56 NEW ENTRY HERBIE HANCOCK The Rhythm & The Blues Straight From The Sound-System, Columbia Heart, Elektra 60362 WEA FC 39478 CBS 24 5 THE BROTHERS 57 39 23 BOBBY WOMACK The Poet II, Beverly JOHNSON Glen BG 10003 IND Out Of Control. ARM Nappy Brown Jumps Back In Time SP -4965 RCA 58 NEW ENTRY RAMSEY 21 16 9 NEWCLEUS LEWIS /NANCY Jam On Revenge. WILSON Billboard's black music editor, Nel- the way he twisted "baby" into "bab- ing to get back on the road again. Sunnyview SUN 4901 The Two Of Us, son George, is on vacation. Filling in is ela" (little baby) on a tune called Show the young people how we used ( Backet) IND Columbia FC 39326 CBS 22 21 13 SOUNDTRACK 59 NEW ENTRY BOB MARLEY Leo Sacks. "Well Well Baby." to do the shimmy -shammy -shimmy, Atlantic Beat Street, AND THE leg 80154 WEA A chat with Nappy Brown, the Like most indie setups, Savoy the rubber and the slide." 23 22 28 DENNIS WAILERS veteran Savoy Records singer, is like owned the copyrights Brown record- Legend, Island 90169 EDWARDS - (Atco) WEA waltzing through time, back to the ed. "It was a beautiful time, a happy * * * Don't Look Any Further, 60 61 13 O'JAYS Gordy 6057GL (Motown) MCA living in Newark, driving with Love And More, P.I.R. raucous era of shouting jump blues thing, 24 25 20 BAR -KAYS FZ 39367 (Epic) CBS and the golden age of r &b. Herman to New York, having fun at Cameo's Charlie Singleton has Dangerous, Mercury 61 48 11 SMOKEY 818 -478-1 (PolyGram) POL "Thanks for calling. Sure do ap- work. But the business was a mess," ROBINSON been signed to produce new tracks 25 23 13 ROGER Essar, Iamb 6098TL preciate your interest," he says over he says. In 1959, Ray Charles record- for the Reddings, augmenting Poly- The Saga Continues, (Motown) MCA Warner Bros. 23975-1 WEA the phone from his seven -room brick ed a tune called "The Right Time," 62 50 21 KLEEER Gram sides already cut by producer 26 26 13 DENIECE was Intimate Connection, house in Pomaria, S.C., near Colum- which Brown says he wrote and Hubert Eaves. An October release is WILLIAMS Atlantic 80145 -1 WEA bia, known as "catfish never credited for. "Freddie (Men- Let's Hear It For The 63 52 41 DAVID SANBORN country." planned ... "Cry Of The City," Leon FC 39366 CBS Boy, Columbia Backstreet, Warner More than two decades after cut- delsohn) always meant to tell me, but Isaac Kennedy's cinematic look at 27 30 12 CHERRELLE Bros. 23906 -1 WEA were Brown says, a Fragile, Tabu BFZ 39144 64 64 20 DENISE LASALLE ting his final sessions for Savoy, Na- his hands tied," street gangs starring Smokey Robin- (Epic) CBS Right Place, Right Time, poleon Brown Culp Goodson is back little cryptically. He explains that 48 Malaco 7417 IND son, LaToya Jackson, Sammy Davis 28 28 MADONNA in again, singing with he's been searching for "evidence" to Madonna, Sire 23867 -1 65 56 52 HERBIE HANCOCK the limelight Jr. and Kurtis Blow, is now in post - (Warner Bros.) WEA the no- holds- barred enthusiasm of present his case to the Lubinsky production. A soundtrack on Spring 29 27 25 CAMEO Future Shock, Columbia She's Strange, Atlanta FC38814 CBS his Savoy sides on a new album estate. Records is due for Christmas release Artists 814984 -1M1 66 60 45 DEBARGE for Landslide Records called "Still Brown's capability as an emotive (PolyGram) POL . Bernard Fowler, the exuberant In A Special Way, Gordy charging jump 30 29 36 PATTI LABELLE 6061GL (Motown) MCA Smokin'." The disk isn't due for-an- blues balladeer and Peech Boys' singer, contributes back- 67 67 13 MICHAEL other month, but a pre -release pro- blues vocalist in a small band setting ground vocals to six tracks on Mick I'm In Love Again, P.I.R. JACKSON FZ CBS motional campaign already seems to was showcased in 1980 on the fourth 38539 (Epic) Farewell My Summer Jagger's forthcoming solo album, to 31 59 2 LILLO Love, Motown 6101ML MCA of Sa- have renewed Brown's confidence in side of "The Shouters," part be mixed in London next month. Jag- All Of You, Capitol 68 63 36 EVELYN ST -12346 CAP the record business-and, more im- voy's "Roots Of Rock'n'Roll" series, "CHAMPAGNE" ger's producer, Bill Laswell, oversaw 32 31 37 LUTHER portantly, in himself. Remarkably, KING marketed by Arista. an unusual collaboration last week: VANDROSS Face To Face, RCA Groomed as a gospel singer in his Busy Body, Epic FE that spirituality still shines on the AFL1 -4725 RCA Afrika Bambaataa and former Sex 39196 CBS native Charlotte, N.C., Brown was 69 69 7 EDDY GRANT new Landslide record. 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TITLE -Artist (Producer) TITLE -Artist (Producer) TITLE -Artist (Producer) (Dist. Label) Writer, Publisher, Licensee. Label & Number (Dist Label) Writer, Publisher, Licensee, Label & Number (Dist. Label) Writer, Publisher, Licensee. Label & Number L -George I'VE GOT A BAD ATTITUDE -Gary Stewart (R. Dea) (R.Baker) WEEKS 41 3 CITY OF NEW ORLEANS -Willie Nelson (C. Moman) An al 32 W.T. Davidson; Famous, ASCAP; Red Ash 8406 (N.S.D.) D. Lee, T. Rocco, J. Russell, Maplehill (Welk Group) S. Goodman; Buddah/Turnpike Tom, ASCAP; Columbia 38-04568 1 Sunflower Country/Hall- Clement /B ibo (Welk Group). MAGGIE'S DREAM-Don Williams (D. Williams, G. Fundis) 37 7 TONIGHT I'M HERE WITH SOMEONE ELSE -Karen Brooks BMI : CAP MCA 33 D. Loggins, L. Silver; Leeds /Patchwork, ASCAP BMI; MCA 52448 (Jim Ed Norman) Dave Loggins; Leeds (MCA) Patchwork, ASCAP; Warner Bros. 7 -29225 69 44 9 LOVE OVER OLD TIMES -Sylvia (T.Collins) 13 TENNESSEE HOMESICK BLUES -Dolly Parton (M. Post, D. LAngelle,M.Reid; Collins Court /Lodge Hall, ASCAP; RCA 13838 Parton) 34 3 9 6 I'VE BEEN AROUND ENOUGH TO KNOW -John Schneider D. Parton; Velvet Apple, BMI; RCA 13819 (Jimmy Bowen) 70 49 6 WHEN WE GET BACK TO THE FARM -David Frizzell (S. D. Lee, B. McDill; Hall-Clement Publication, c/o The Welk Music Group, Garrett, S. Dorff) LONELY HEART Barbara Mandrel! (T. 13 ONLY A KNOWS- BMI; MCA 52407 C. Waters, M. Garvin, T. Shapiro; Tree Publishing /O'Lyric Music, BMI; Collins) Warner Bros. 7 -29232 D. Morgan, S. Davis; Tom Collins /Dick James, BMI; MCA 52397 42 4 GIVE ME ONE MORE CHANCE -Exile (B. Killen) J.P. Pennington, S. Lamaire; Pacific Island (Tree Group), BMI; Epic 34- 71 58 8 THE CHICKEN IN BLACK -Johnny Cash (B. Sitwell) 8 13 YOU'RE GETTIN' TO ME AGAIN -Jim Glaser (D. Tolle) 04567 G. Gentry; Algee, BMI; Columbia 38 -04513 (4) 105 P. McManus, W. Bomar; Music City, ASCAP; Noble Vision 36 24 15 I HURT FOR YOU- Deborah Allen (R. Van Hoy) 72 62 15 GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.-Lee Greenwood (J.Crutchfield) O10 11 WAY BACK -John Conlee (B.Logan) D. Allen, R.Van Hoy; Posey Van Hoy /Unichappell, BMI; RCA 13776 L.Greenwood; Music Corp. of America /Sycamore Valley, BMI; MCA J.Fuller; ATV /Wingtip, BMI; MCA 52403 52386 37 43 5 WOMAN YOUR LOVE -Moe Bandy (B. Mevis) 11 12 NEVER COULD TOE THE MARK -Waylon Jennings B. Shore, D. Willis; Royalhaven /G.I.D., ASCAP; Columbia 38 -04466 73) NEW ENTRY TOO GOOD TO STOP NOW- Mickey Gilley (J. Boylan) l ") B. McDill, R. Bourke; Hall- Clement Chappell, BMI /ASCAP; Epic 34 -04563 (W.Jennings, A.,D., & B. Cartee) 46 4 PLEDGING MY LOVE- Emmylou Harris (B. Ahern) W. Jennings; Waylong Jennings, BMI; RCA 13827 38 D. Robey, F. Washington; MCA, BMI; Warner Bros. 7 -29218 74 78 3 LONG LOST CAUSES -Rick & Janis Carnes (C. Hardy, J. Bowen) 8 LET'S CHASE EACH OTHER AROUND THE ROOM -Merle R.&J. Carnes, C. Hardy; Clear Channel/Tin Man, ASCAP; MCA 52414 12 39 45 5 ROCK & ROLL SHOES -Ray Charles With B.J. Thomas (B. O Haggard (M. Haggard, R. Baker) Thomas Conley E.T.Conley) Sherrill) 75 54 18 ANGEL IN DISGUISE -Earl (N.Larkin, M. Haggard, F. Powers, S. Rogers; Mount Shasta, BMI; Epic 34 -04512 P. Kennerly, G. Lyle; Good Single /Irving, BMI; Columbia 38 -04531 E.T.Conley,R.Scruggs; Blue Moon.April, ASCAP. Full Armor, BMI; RCA 13758 CJ 13 9 TURNING AWAY -Crystal Gayle (J.Bowen) 40 35 9 SHOT IN THE DARK -Leon Everette (B.Mevis) T.Krekel; Combine, BMI; Warner Bros. 7 -29254 R.Rogers; Sister John, BMI; RCA 13834 76) NEW ENTRY PRISONER OF THE HIGHWAY -Ronnie Milsap (R. Milsap, R. Galbraith) I Ronnie McDowell (B.Killen) U15 11 GOT A MILLION OF 'EM- 41 4 7 5 I'VE ALWAYS GOT THE HEART TO SING THE BLUES - M. Reid; Lodge Hall, ASCAP; RCA PB -13847 M.Garvin,R.Hellard,B.Jones; Tree,BMI /Cross Keys, ASCAP (Tree Group); Bill Medley (J. Crutchfield) Epic 34 -04499 G. Lyle, T. Seals; Good Single /Irving /WB, PRS /BMI /ASCAP; RCA 13851 77 57 16 B -B -B- BURNIN' UP WITH LOVE-Eddie Rabbitt (E.Steveos,E.Rabbitt) Anderson 10 9 13 THE POWER OF LOVE- Charley Pride (N. Wilson) 42 50 3 SHE SURE GOT AWAY WITH MY HEART -John E. Rabbitt ,E.Stevens,B.J.Walker,Jr. Deb Dave /Briarpatch, BMI; Warner D. Cook, G. Nicholson; Cross Keys, ASCAP; RCA 13821 (J. Anderson, L. Bradley) Bros. 7 -29279 W. Aldridge, T. Brasfield; Rick Hall, ASCAP; Warner Bros. 7 -29207 1 1 16 11 FAITHLESS LOVE-Glen Campbell (H.Shedd) 78 64 19 JUST ANOTHER WOMAN IN LOVE-Anne Murray (J.E. J.D.Souther; WB /Golden Spread, ASCAP; Atlantic America 7 -99768 43 4 8 5 KNOCK ON WOOD -Razzy Bailey (T. Brown, J. Bowen) Norman) E. Floyd, S. Cropper; Irving, BMI; MCA 52421 P. Ryan, W. Mallette; Southern Nights, ASCAP; Capitol 5344 12 17 10 EVENING STAR /MIDSUMMER NIGHT -Kenny Rogers LOVE -Don Williams (B.Gibb, K. 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O'Dell, BMI; RCA /Curb 13772 H.Witliams, Jr. Bocephus, BMI; Warner /Curb 7 -29253 THE FIRST TIME- McGuffey Lane (M. Morgan, P. Worley) 52 51 14 WHERE'S THE DRESS -Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley (B. Mevis) 19 23 7 THE LADY TAKES THE COWBOY EVERYTIME-Larry S. Douglass, R. McNelley, J. Schwab, D. Tyler; McGutfey Lane /Intuit, T. Stampley, B. Lindsey, G. Cummings, Mullet /Hoy Lindsey, BMI; BMI; Atlantic America 7-99717 Gatlin & The Gatlin Bros. (Rick Hall) Columbia 38 -04477 -04533 Larry Gatlin; Larry Gatlin, BMI; Columbia 38 TAKE IT SLOW -Kenny Dale (J. Arlege) 53 60 3 TELL 'EM I'VE GONE CRAZY -Ed Bruce (T. West) B. Mounds, M. Bellow; Phooey, BMI; Republic 8403 1 ROAD DREAM) 20 15 LONG HARD (THE SHARECROPPER'S - E. Bruce, P. Bruce, R. Peterson; Tree /Sugarplum, BMI; MCA 52433 Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (M.Morgan,P.Worley) 88 81 3 PIECE OF MY HEART -John Hartford (J. Clement) R.Crowell; Coolwell /Granite, ASCAP; Warner Bros. 7 -29282 (54) 63 3 GOODBYE HEARTACHE-Louise Mandrel) (E. Kilroy) Burns, Ragavoy; Web IV/Ragmar, BMI; Flying Fish 4013 R.C. Bannon, M. Spriggs; Warner -Tamerlane/Three Ships /Writers House, 26 6 I DON'T KNOW A THING ABOUT LOVE- Conway Twitty BMI; RCA 13850 89 71 19 NEW PATCHES -Mel Tillis (H.Shedd) (Jimmy Bowen) T.Coltins; Sawgrass, BMI; MCA 52373 H. Howard; Tree Publishing Corp., BMI; Warner Bros. 7 -29227 55 59 5 IT'S YOU ALONE -Gail Davies (G. Davies) R. Davies; Valet, BMI; Warner Bros. 7 -29219 90 76 17 FOREVER YOU -The Whites (R.Skaggs) J.Beland; BMI; MCA 52381 25 7 I COULD USE ANOTHER YOU -Eddy Raven (Eddy Raven, Paul Atlantic, /Curb J. Dowell) Worley) 56) 61 4 SO CLOSE -The Wright Brothers (M. Daniel, Mercury 880 -055 -7 I DON'T WANNA BE A MEMORY -Exile ( B.Killen) Chris Waters, Bucky Jones, Tom Shapiro; Tree Music /O'Lyric /Cross K. Blazy; Hoosier, ASCAP; J.P. Pennington, S. Lemaire; Pacific Island/Tree (Tree Group), BMI; Epic Keys (Tree Group), BMI /ASCAP; RCA AHLI -5040 57 6 9 2 PINS AND NEEDLES-The Whites (R. Skaggs) 34 -04421 C. 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www.americanradiohistory.com 43 Country Exposure Widens For Vidclips Clubs, Arcades, Restaurants On Promo Bandwagon By ANDREW ROBLIN pany, N.J., supplies a mixture of Rowe's jukebox, which offers 160 country, urban contemporary and audio tracks and 40 video selections, NASHVILLE-With country mu- rock clips to 300 video jukebox oper- sells for $6,500. Tapes for the unit are sic videos shipping in increasingly ators. Demand for country videos is leased for $157 per month. Operators large numbers from both major and accelerating quickly, according to earn as much as $400 per week on the independent record labels, the clips Douglas Foxworthy, who programs devices, according to Rowe's nation- appear to be following the pattern es- the selections contained in the Rowe al sales director, Ted Lloyd. tablished by rock videos, showing up boxes. Music Video Services, a video pool in nightclubs, arcades and restau- "Response to country video has headquartered in Atlanta, has pro- rants as well as on local and national been quite good," says Foxworthy. vided country videos to client night- tv. "A number of our distributors have clubs as part of its adult contempo- increasing Video jukeboxes, video pools and called me to ask for a strictly country rary clip package. With an club managers all provide country tape. I'd love to put one together now number of clubs using video, there's clips to locations. But programmers that there's some really good product been a corresponding increase in in- say that the quality of the audio out." terest for country clips. tracks vary, and that some labels Despite some initial difficulties in "We'll be starting an all- country LEGENDARY MOMENT -Ricky Skaggs gets a chance to play with his long- have been less than cooperative in working with labels, Foxworthy says video service in the next month," time hero, Bill Monroe, during a session for Skaggs' upcoming Epic album, supplying their videos. his biggest problem now is tape quali- says Mike Cooper, vice president of "Country Boy." This marks the first time Monroe has played on studio ty. "Warner Bros., CBS and RCA programming for Music Video Ser- tracks using an electric instrument. Included on the album will be a remake Rowe International, a video juke- have set up contracts to accommo- vices. "We've already talked to about of Monroe's instrumental bluegrass tune, "Wheel Hass." box manufacturer based in Whip- have expressed date what we need," notes Fox - two dozen clubs that worthy. "Unfortunately, I still get interest in it." tapes in every manner possible. The Music Video Services produces a month Greenwood's Song Leads To Mandrel) Duet azimuth is often off, so the sound has new compilation of clips every to be enhanced." (Continued on page 44) By KIP KIRBY bum, ruling out songs which either $2,000 worth of jewelry as prizes, didn't fit the basic format or would and the major country station will NASHVILLE -Songwriters are prove difficult for the artists to sing support the sweepstakes with sub- Mandrel) In responsible for some unusual record- in a mutually compatible key. stantial promotion over a two -week RCA, Louise ing projects. When the songwriter Collins and Crutchfield produced period. The stations will promote the also happens to be a major artist, the the five tracking sessions together. specially- priced Greenwood /Man- Album /Game Promotion project can be even more drell "Meant For You" album, the Overdubs were handled separately. NASHVILLE RCA Records Fame, Barbara Mandrell Country unpredictable. fact both record retailer participating in the - Crutchfield says that the and Louise Mandrel) are cross -pro- and Music City U.S.A., an entertain- Take, for instance, country's were phys- promotion, Zales and its area outlets, Mandrell and Greenwood moting the label's compilation al- ment complex. It is even being pro- newest duet team, Barbara Mandrel) during Ridgeway Department Stores and ically present in the studio "The Best Of The 80's So moted on Stardust Tours here by bus and Lee Greenwood. The catalyst for the Mission Jewelry Stores. bum, ... their vocal overdubs helped contrib- Far," and Mandrell's Country Music drivers and guides, who ask custom- m their just -released MCA album, the live "magic" of the album. ute to Retailers will be provided with Trivia Game. Mandrell is on the ers the trivia questions throughout "Meant For Each Other," was a song Adds Collins, whose previous duet point -of- purchase displays promot- RCA roster. the tours. Greenwood wrote entitled "We're experience came with Jim Ed Brown ing the album, the contest, Zales and Each copy of the album contains Ron Cook, who assited Mandrell co Meant For Each Other." & Helen Cornelius: "The trick was in m the participating radio station. Their an insert that illustrates the game and and artist Michael Sloan in the devel- XJ Greenwood finished the song with- to sing to each other getting them stores will serve as the official regis- carries a $10 -off coupon that can be opment and promotion of the game, out knowing in advance who would rather than as solo performers." tration point for the sweepstakes. applied to direct -mail orders of it. says that the first 10,000 manufac- sing it with him, then played it one The album is the focal point of a Livewire says the "Meant For The coupon reduces the game price tured have already been sold, and night on the road for Mandrell while special MCA marketing campaign You" promotion will run for two from $24.95 to $14.95, plus $3 for that the game is in its second print- they were on tour together. developed for the label by Livewire weeks in October as part of "Country postage and handling. ing. More than 1,000 games were "She loved the song," recalls Entertainment, the same company Music Month" festivities nationally. The albums are stickered to call at- sold via telephone orders the first Greenwood's producer, Jerry that orchestrated the Oak Ridge Individual radio stations and retail- tention to the offer. A similar insert night it was advertised on The Nash- Crutchfield. "She thought it would Boys' "Deliver" campaign for MCA. ers in each market have yet to be in the game itself offers additional ville Network, according to Cook. make a great duet. The next thing I The "Meant For You" sweep- The first edition of the game has the phone determined. copies at $19.95, plus $3. knew, they were both on stakes designed by Livewire is a 2,014 questions about country music, with me from the road talking about Although it's too early to tell, Central South, which operates 46 cross -merchandising radio and retail prepared and researched by school "Meant For Each Other" appears to Sound Shop record stores, will soon doing an entire album." effort teaming MCA Records with teachers hired for that task, Cook be headed for success at a time when announce another cross -promotion The artists met with their produc- the Zales Corp., a national chain. adds. He says that another "two or no one country duet team dominates that will involve game giveaways ers-Greenwood with Crutchfield, Target markets include Dallas, three thousand" questions and an- the airwaves. Its first single, "To through local country radio stations Mandrel) with Tom Collins-and Houston, Austin, Tulsa, San Anto- swers are being compiled for a second Me," is already at a bulleted 20 and is and reduced prices on RCA's $8.98 they agreed to the joint project. They nio, Amarillo, Atlanta, Charlotte, edition. featured in Mandrell's made -for -tv albums to those who buy the game in spent considerable time, says Crutch- Chattanooga and Columbia, S.C. A "Louise Mandrell Country Triv- movie, "Race Against Time." Sound Shop outlets. field, screening material for the al- In each market, Zales is supplying ia Book" is also on the drawing by The game is manufactured board, Cook says. Love My Music of Nashville, which EDWARD MORRIS is now negotiating for a national dis- Nashville Scene tributor for the project. So far, Sound Shop is the only retail record outlet for the game, although it is being sold Songwriters Sing Howard's Praises in Nashville at Cracker Barrel stores, By KIP KIRBY the bag, but we would not be at all get credit for the achievement. Opryland, the Country Music Hall of surprised if those who attend the Both Rabbitt and Milsap, of The BMI parking lot has been the bash were to hear Charles Strouse course, are firmly associated with NMA Looks At site of many local music events. The doing a few bars of his "Annie" crossover hits at this stage of their ca- latest to occupy the "hallowed score, Jerry Jeff tossing in "Mr. Bo- reers, which is what makes the MTV TV Programming ground" is the Nashville Music jangles," or maybe Bobby Braddock play possible. You won't be seeing Assn.'s "Harlan Howard Birthday doing "He Stopped Loving Her George Strait clips on the rock chan- NASHVILLE -"TV Program- Bash," set for this Friday (31) at 7:30 Today." nel-or George Jones, either! ming & Syndication: What's In It p.m. (Rain date is Saturday.) Admission to the concert/party/ * * * For Nashville ?" will be the topic of a As might be expected in a town jam is $10. Proceeds go to the NMA. Too bad we can't fish. Then maybe Nashville Music Assn. forum, sched- rich with famous songwriters, Har- The show will be videotaped by we would be invited by The Nashville uled for Sept. 19, at 5:30 p.m., at the lan's NMA benefit gala will feature WDCN-TV for national release via Network to travel to exotic shores to Blair School Of Music here. not only the well - PBS. film its "Country Sportsman" tv Panelists are Dr. Michael Ball, de- veloper known guest of hon- Should be a big night. It's not ev- show. The latest Nashville celebrity of the PBS -aired educational or but many others ery day that you get to see Mickey to guest on the cable program is Gary program "ColorSounds" (Billboard, as well. How about Newbury sing his "Just Dropped In Morris, who was flown by TNN to March 24); John R. Cherry III, exec- Rodney Crowell, (To See What Condition My Condi- Ireland for a fishing episode. utive vice president and creative di- Is rector for Carden & Cherry advertis- Carl Perkins, Mick- tion In)." Actually, the trip was supposed to ing agency; Beverlie Brewer, a ey Newbury, Jerry for George Strait. But Strait had * * * be specialist in syndication and an ac- Jeff Walker and to have knee surgery and had only a Despite a flurry of press releases count executive for Carden & Cher- Bobby Braddock, few days off in his heavy touring Roger Cook, John D. claiming that Ronnie Milsap is the ry; Paul Corbin, director of program- for starters? Or schedule, so medical necessity won Clement, Hank first Nashville -based artist to ming for The Nashville Network; Loudermilk, Jack country out over television sports. Cochran, Sonny Throckmorton and receive video airplay on MTV, it and Richard C. Thrall Jr., senior vice SCHNEIDER SHOWCASES -Sing- who coordinates Sonny Curtis? Then there'll be Cur- turns out this is incorrect. Trisha Walker, president of programs and Nashville er /actor John Schneider performs ley Putnam, Chick Rains, Floyd Till- The first Nashville-based country international bookings and publicity general manager for Multimedia selections from his current MCA created the con- man, Charles Strouse, Cindy Walker, artist to have a video aired on MTV on a freelance basis, entertainment. album, "Too Good To Stop Now," Irish trip and worked Joe Allen, Dave Kirby, Ron Peterson was Eddie Rabbitt. From October, cept for the NMA members may attend the fo- during a recent taping of The with Irish Tourist Board and Wayland Holyfield. 1981 through June, 1982, MTV aired closely the rum at no charge. Tickets are $2 for Nashville Network's "New Coun- Don't want to tip the hat, spill the Rabbitt's "Step By Step" video. So on the Morris "Country Sportsman" non -members and will be on sale at try." Schneider's performance is beans or let the proverbial cat out of it's Rabbitt, not Milsap, who should (Continued on page 44) the door. scheduled to air in October.

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Billboard lá Country Hot Country LPs NEW NASHVILLE SIGNINGS, APPOINTMENTS

19.84. Inc. No this publication may be reproduced. ' Copyright Billboard Publications. part of Capitol/EM/ Raises Its Profile stored in a retrieval system. or transmitted. in any form or by any means. electronic. mechanical, without the written permission of the publisher photocopying recording. or otherwise, prior Capitol /EMI der construction by artist Lee NASHVILLE - Los Angeles and Nashville. Collier, America is making good on its prom- Greenwood, producer Jerry Crutch- whose title is director of West Coast increase its visiblity under the field and manager Larry McFaden ise to operations, Nashville division, for- ARTIST ARTIST leadership of new Nashville division (Billboard, Aug. 25). Number Title, Label & Number merly worked with MCA Distribut- Title, Label & president Jim Foglesong. Concurrent (Dist. Label) (Dist. Label) Bonnie Rasmussen has been ing on the West Coast. with a visit from Don Zimmermann, ION named director of publicity /artist re- Both Foglesong and Zimmermann

I Records' 43 GEORGE WEEKS 38 38 70 JOHN CONLEE Los Angeles -based Capitol lations, a post left unfilled at Capitol AT it see a new, higher -level profile for the 2 STRAIT John Conleés Greatest president, Foglesong announced a for several years. In her new capaci- Right Or Wrong, 6 Hits, MCA 5406 MCA company in Nashville. Zimmermann, O MCA 5450 MCA number of roster additions and staff ty, Rasmussen will also oversee ex- 39 40 18 REBA McENTIRE who says there was never any consid- 1 12 HANK WILLIAMS, Just A Little Love appointments expected to position panded video production for the MCA 5475 (MCA) eration given to closing the local divi- JR. his label more strongly in the country country division. Reporting to her in Major Moves, 40 64 2 GNARLY MC sion here despite its low profile in re- Warner /Curb 25088 WEA market. CLAIN the department is Mark Carter. cent years, calls Foglesong the key to 3 59 EARL THOMAS Charly, Epic FE -39425 CBS Among the new signings to Capi- Terry Choate has been added as di- CONLEY 41 37 6 THE WHITES future operations. Make It Easy For tol /EMI are Con Hunley, who will rector of talent acquisition, reporting Don't Forever You, MCA /Curb "Our interest level was always Me, RCA AHLI -4713 RCA MCA5490 MCA be produced by Kyle Lehning; Marie to a &r vice president Lynn Shults. there, but Nashville is a unique music 4) 5 11 MERLE HAGGARD 42) 52 4 JUICE NEWTON Osmond, who will work with pro- It's All In The Game. Can't Wait All Night, RCA Covering regional country promo- center," Zimmermann says. "We Epic FE -39364 (CBS) AFLI -4995 RCA Paul Worley; Sawyer Brown, a ducer tion for Capitol /EMI America in the wanted to wait until we found the 4 20 ALABAMA 43 42 17 MEL TILLIS five -piece Curb Records group which Roll On, RCA AHLI -4939 RCA New Patches, MCA 5472 MCA Midwest and Northeast will be Bob right person. When Jim Foglesong won tv's "Star Search" and is in the 6 6 45 RICKY SKAGGS 44 47 5 GLEN CAMPBELL Walker, answering to Paul Lovelace, became free and available to us, we Don't Cheat In Our Letter To Home, Atlantic studio with Randy Scruggs; and an Hometown, Sugar America 90164 WEA director of national country promo- knew he was the executive we'd been Hill /Epic FE -38954 CBS English duo named Simon & Verity, 45 39 13 GEORGE JONES tion. Walker formerly worked with looking for." 7 7 12 LEE GREENWOOD You've Still Got A Place to be produced by Harold Shedd. A Good Love He will be based in is by You've Got In My Heart, Epic MCA Records. Foglesong says he excited the Comin', MCA 5488 MCA These acts join the current roster, FE -39002 CBS Chicago. challenge ahead. "We've been given ® 14 5 WILLIE NELSON 46 50 7 EDDY RAVEN which consists of Anne Murray, Dan City Of New Orleans, Other staff appointments include the budget and the green light for I Could Use Another You, Columbia FC -39145 CBS Seals, Michael Martin Murphey, Mel RCA AHL- 15040 RCA senior assistant Judy Wray, who signing talent. We'd love to sign a su- 12 20 MICKEY GILLEY & McDaniel (who moves to new pro- L°J 47 48 16 KATHY MATTEA moves from CBS Records, and David perstar act right now to take advan- GNARLY McCLAIN Kathy Maltea, Mercury ducer Jerry Kennedy), Becky Hobbs, It Takes Believers, Epic 818 -560 -1 POL Williams, who joins from RCA. tage of the 'instant billing' a major FE -39292 CBS Lane Brody, Kimberly Springs and 48 43 24 DON WILLIAMS A key appointment, according to name would add. With our new key 10 9 47 ANNE MURRAY The Best of Don Williams Sandy Croft. A Little Good News, Vol.3 MCA MCA 5465 Foglesong, is the addition of George executives in place, you can expect to Capitol ST12301 CAP In November, the label will relo- 49 55 13 B.J. THOMAS who will act as communica- see more activity from this label in 11 10 13 RONNIE MILSAP Shining, Columbia cate to new headquarters in the Mu- Collier, One More Try For Love, coming months." KIP KIRBY FC -39337 CBS tions and projects liaison between RCA AHL -15016 RCA sic Row office building currently un- 50 44 128 WILLIE NELSON 12 13 27 THE JUDDS Always On My Mind, The Judds - Wynonna & Columbia FC 37951 CBS Naomi, RCA /Curb MHLI -8515 (RCA) 51 51 154 WILLIE NELSON Greatest Hits, Columbia 16 THE STATLER 13 8 KC 237542 CBS Nashville Scene BROTHERS 52 46 17 VERN GOSDIN 43 from President Reagan. At the end of Atlanta Blue, Mercury Continued from page written by Larry Willoughby with There Is A Season, 818 -652 -1 POL message to the veterans, he Compleat CPL -11008 POL segment. Gary's excursion runs from Rick & Janis Carnes, nearly stopped Reagan's DON WILLIAMS 14 16 12 61 2 RAY CHARLES finished it, told them he hoped they would enjoy Cafe Carolina, MCA 5493 MCA 53 Aug. 27 through Aug. 30. The Nash- the show, and when she Friendship, Columbia the video. The President likes the clip 15 18 19 BARBARA FC -39415 CBS ville Network will also film a special you could hear people whispering, MANDRELL 54 41 41 WILLIE NELSON for showing in the "That's a hit record!" so much that it was used during the MCA 5474 MCA on Ireland slated Clean Cut, Without A Song, Whether it is not Nancy Republican National Convention. Columbia FC -39110 CBS States on St. Patrick's Day. or -by 16 17 16 LARRY GATLIN & Moe Bandy and Joe Stampley THE GATLIN 55 56 3 LIONEL RICHIE * * * Montgomery- remains to be seen, BROS. BAND Can't Slow Down, her main con- would seem to be a far cry from rock Motown 6059 MCA since at the moment, Houston To Denver, who once re- Nancy Montgomery, sideration is getting a record deal. radio fare. But Richard Neer, morn- Columbia FC -39291 CBS 56 53 98 HANK WILLIAMS corded for AMI Records, proved 17 11 41 THE OAK RIDGE JR. The climate in Nashville toward new, ing show host at Manhattan's Hank Williams Jr.'s leagues BOYS she's ready for the major unknown talent is particularly WNEW -FM, has been spinning Deliver, MCA 5455 MCA Greatest Hits, recently at Bo- Elektra /Curb 60193 WEA when she showcased now, with all the majors "Where's The Dress." 18 19 7 JOHN ANDERSON healthy just WILLIE NELSON gey's. Montgomery has great stage Eye Of A Hurricane, 57 45 330 putting additional emphasis on their First it was called "Coal Fire." Warner Bros. 25099 WEA Stardust, Columbia presence, a way of facing down the JC 35305 CBS a &r acquisitions. Given Nancy's Then it was called "Race Against 22 38 EXILE mike as she belts out a high -velocity Exile, Epic B6E39154 CBS 58) 6 6 KAREN BROOKS physical and vocal allure, she merits Time." Now it's called "Burning Hearts Of Fire, Warner 15 43 CRYSTAL GAYLE phrase or clutching it soulfully as she it to 20 Bros. 1 -25051 WEA close attention from these labels. Rage." First was scheduled air Cage The Songbird, lets a final note hang and quiver over Warner Bros. 23958 WEA (59) NEW FREW, CHARLEY PRIDE * * * Sept. 16 on CBS -TV. Now it's been Power Of Love, RCA the audience. is 21 23 7 MOE BANDY & AHLI -5031 RCA Lee Greenwood's video for "God moved to Sept. 21. What it? It's STAMPLEY charming JOE BILL MEDLEY She's a warm, sensual, he Barbara Mandrell's made -for -tv The Good 01' Boys -Alive 60 66 Bless The U.S.A.," which wrote, I Still Do, RCA MHL -8519 RCA vocalist with an unexpectedly power- & Well, Columbia FC- continues to rack up national honors. movie in which she plays (as we un- 39426 CBS 49 MERLE HAGGARD 61 ful growl that gives her numbers real The National Conference of Chris- derstand it) a geologist in a town 22 21 19 GARY MORRIS AND WILLIE kick. Her backup band, which has Faded Blue, Warner Bros. NELSON tians & Jews is using the clip during threatened by an out -of- control fire 25069 WEA And for quite a while, is Poncho Lefty, Epic worked with her its September banquet in Portland, in a coal mine below. 23 20 50 JOHN CONLEE FE 37958 CBS one of the best in Nashville and helps In My Eyes, MCA 5434 MCA Ore., to tie in with the theme of patri- 62 62 THE WRIGHT explain her draw. 24 29 14 DAVID ALLAN COE BROTHERS otism. In Chico, Calif., KHSL -TV is Wide Exposure Columbia Just Divorced, Easy Street, Mercury CBS EC-39269 818 -654 -1 POL Nancy's producer is Marshall airing the video as its nightly sign -off. 31 5 WAYLON 25 63 NEW ENTRY BARBARA Morgan, who has recently celebrated KHSL radio is using the song as its For Video Clips JENNINGS MANDRELL & LEE Never Could Toe The a No. 1 single with the Nitty Gritty theme for the summer tv ad cam- Continued from page 43 Mark, RCA AHLI -5017 RCA GREENWOOD Dirt Band. She's an exceptional per- paign. The Paralyzed Veterans of Meant For Each Other, for most music formats, but will issue 26 26 16 CONWAY TWITTY MCA 5477 MCA one who can go from a fresh America used the video at its annual By Heart, Warner Bros. former, country reels only once every two EMMYLOU HARRIS 25078 WEA 64 65 version of "Honey Don't" to one of convention Aug. 12 in Washington, White Shoes, Warner months. "There's a lot more country 40 JIM G LASER 27 30 Bros. 23961 WEA own songs, "Too Many Heart- where viewing of the Greenwood clip The Man In The Mirror, her video than there was last year," says Noble Vision NV-200I IND NEW ENTRY OAK RIDGE BOYS aches, Not Enough Dreams," with was preceded by a taped message Cooper. "But there's still not quite 28 28 7 NITTY GRITTY Greatest Hits 2, MCA 5496 MCA astonishing facility. Her rendition of from President Reagan. At the end of enough to do a reel every month." DIRT BAND a number to veterans, he Plain Dirt Fashion, 66 58 76 ALABAMA "Stone Cold," magnificent Reagan's message the Music Video Services' one-hour reels Warner Bros. 25113 WEA The Closer You Get, RCA AHL -1 -4663 RCA sell for $150. 29 27 32 THE STATLER 67 67 8 MCGUFFEY LANE Since neither Rowe International BROTHERS Day By Day, Atlantic Today, Mercury America 90155 WEA nor Video Music Services has mar- 812 -184 -1 POL 68 68 11 LOUISE 30 25 19 ATLANTA keted a purely country video package Pictures, MCA 5463 MCA MANDRELL yet, some club managers have taken I'm Not Through Loving 32 45 HANK WILLIAMS, 31 You Yet, RCA AHL -1 -5015 RCA matters into their own hands. For ex- JR. 9 JULIO IGLESIAS Man 01 Steel, 69 70 ample, Steve Myers, manager of the Julio, Columbia FC -38640 CBS Warner/Curb 23924 WEA FRICKE Long Branch Saloon in Raleigh, 13 MARK GRAY 70 57 44 JANIE 32 34 Love Lies, Columbia Magic, Columbia N.C., has contacted record labels FC -38730 CBS BBC -39143 CBS himself to obtain country videos, but 33 33 9 RONNIE 71 59 48 EDDIE RABBITT Greatest Hits - Volume reports decidedly mixed results. MCDOWELL II, Warner Bros. 23925 WEA Willing, Epic FE -39329 CBS "I've called one label several times 72 69 44 DEBORAH ALLEN 34 36 50 THE KENDALLS Cheat The Night, RCA in the past four weeks, and they still Mercury Movin' Train, MHLI -8514 RCA 812 -779 -1 POL haven't sent me anything," notes 73 73 129 ALABAMA 35 24 11 THE BELLAMY Mountain Music, RCA Myers. "It's like they don't care." BROTHERS AHLI -4229 RCA According to Myers, most Nash- Restless, MCA /Curb 5489 MCA 74 60 21 LEON EVERETTE ville labels are unwilling to take the 36 35 6 SOUNDTRACK Dom' What I Feel, RCA Rhinestone, RCA MHLI -8518 RCA time and effort to send out videos to RCA ABL1 -5032 75 71 44 JOHN ANDERSON entertainment complexes. "Labels 37 54 3 MICKEY GILLEY All The People Are Too Good To Stop Now, Tatkin', Warner Bros. know the promotional value of vid- Epic FE -39324 CBS 23912 WEA FRIZZELL AFFILIATES -David Frizzell, right, signs exclusive writing and eos," he says. "Why don't they send co- publishing agreements with the Welk Music Group in Nashville. Pic- them out? How can artists sell re- Bullets are awarded to those products demonstrating the greatest sales gains this week (Prime Movers) Recording Industry Assn. of America seal for sales of 500,000 units (seal indicated by dot). 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www.americanradiohistory.com 46 Talent Pace Management Prospering Concert Arm Is Houston -Based Firm's Leading Ticket By KIP KIRBY Instead, Messina looks to co -pro- owns, operates or manages theatres motion as a healthy alternative. in seven major markets, and NASHVILLE-Now in its 18th this Nearly all dates handled by Pace year, through an affiliation with year, Pace Management Corp. will Broadway producer Zev Bufman, reportedly generate more than $100 Concerts outside of Texas are co- willl bring in an estimated additional million this year through multi -event promoted. $40 million gross in the Pace estimates that its Advertising is keyed in directly at Florida ticket sales. market. concert division will account for be- the act's target audience. For heavy New to Pace is ownership or man- tween $20 million and $25 million of metal shows, Messina has found agement of large outdoor vergues. It is this total. MTV to be a powerful advertising building a 56 -acre site in Austin, Pace was formed by partners Sid- tool. Becker concurs. South Park Meadows, which is 40% ney L. Shlenker and Allen J. Becker "Fortunately, MTV's rates are still complete. It has assumed booking for in 1966. Today, it operates three ma- not outrageous, and they're trying to Dallas' 12,000 -seat North Park, in jor divisions: Pace Concerts, Pace promote their own identity with sis- which it will produce five concerts Major Stadium Events and the Pace ter concerts and co-promotions," this year and a full concert season Theatrical Group. Pace employs 62 says Becker. "Sometimes they offer next year, including the Dallas Sym- staffers in its Houston headquarters, additional time to hold down the ex- phony dates. four more in New York and another penses of a concert and help give ex- And Becker and 40 or so in the theatrical venues it posure to new bands." Messina say scouting owns or manages across the country. Pace's musical scope spans rock, they're potential sites on which Pace Concerts is headed by presi- pop, jazz, black and country. The to construct a permanent am- dent Louis Messina, who founded the company entered the concert field phitheatre in Dallas with a capacity EASY DRIVERS -Ben Orr, left, and Ric Ocasek lead the Cars through a of between 18,000-20,000, division in 1975. It now has 12 em- unofficially in 1966 when it staged scheduled cruise -controlled set at New York's Forest Hills Tennis Stadium. (Photo: to open in 1986. ployees and is one of the nation's top the Astrodome's first musical event. Chuck Pulin) three concert promotion and produc- In 1975, Pace presented the Allman tion entities. Pace will promote close Brothers Band and the Marshall PRODUCER, GROUP REUNITE to 300 dates this year, 60 in the Tucker Band at the grand opening of month of September alone. the New Orleans Superdome. Among its annual events are the In 1978, Pace staged the Texas Rundgren Tied Up With Tubes Texas Jams held in Dallas and Hous- World Music Festival (which incor- ly Rundgren. Now that Rundgren will ton, season bookings for Six Flags porated the Willie Nelson Fourth of By JACK McDONOUGH am," says says he maintain as has gained that commercial much musical distance as possible. Over Texas and Astro World, enter- July Picnic and the Texas Jam). It the band success, they're interested in regain- fine with me," he says. tainment for the Cardi's chain of has also promoted major U.S. tour BERKELEY - Five years ago, "That's "It nightclubs and live concerts. dates by the Rolling Stones. Over the Todd Rundgren produced the Tubes' ing some of their critical credibility. keeps my direct influence off the rec- very to them. ord, which is what we're trying This year alone, Pace will promote years, Pace Concerts has continued "Remote Control," which included That's important to have as much achieve. We'll take the materi- dates for Bruce Springsteen, Rick to increase its annual concert promo- such songs as "Prime Time," "Turn "The band didn't band's Springfield, Huey Lewis & the News, tion activity, reaching an all -time Me On" and "TV Is King" and ce- control over their recordings before. al as far as possible before we go out- high this year. mented the reputation as the The objective now is to put the musi- side the band for anything." ce Crosby, Stills & Nash, Billy Joel, Bil- group's age. The cal direction back in the hands of the He says he plans to record "at least ly Idol, Billy Squier, Van Halen, But the upward spiral of produc- apotheosis of the television band and to be certain the responsi- an album and a half's worth of stuff. I m James Taylor, Sammy Hagar, Julio tion costs is an area of concern to album, as Rundgren acknowledges, bility for coming up with the perfor- think we'll take our time." Half the Iglesias, Elton John, Culture Club, Becker and Messina. "The business is wasn't highly successful, though it mances lies with them." material will be "an experimental m Chicago, Jefferson Starship, the changing," observes Becker. "We was critically well- received. Tubes guitarist Bill Spooner states side based on the considerable sound - Thompson Twins and Willie Nelson. aren't as profitable now, based on the Shortly afterwards the Tubes co even more directly: "It's a producing capabilities" of the Fair - Pace has traditionally concentrat- amount of gross we're doing. Our changed labels, from A &M to Capi- the matter rn matter of different organizational ap- light CMI digital music computer. ed its activity in Texas, Louisiana percentage of gross profit continues tol, and with label- assigned producer ' David Foster made two albums that proaches. The Hollywood produc- Rundgren explains that his plan is -" and Oklahoma. In June, Bruce Kapp to go down. was to us. to compose the entire side off-line. E joined the company from Contempo- "We're able to keep up with this yielded the group's biggest hits to tion line technique getting is mainly a writer, and "The synthesizer will be made to play rary Concerts in St. Louis, bringing because we're doing a much larger date: "She's A Beauty," "Don't David Foster To and it becomes a question of how many of the whole side so we can edit that be- in previously uncharted territory in volume of business. But operating Want Wait Anymore" "Talk w want to do and how fore we decide to record it, and then the Midwest and the Dakotas. Atlan- costs keep escalating. Acts want To Ya Later." Despite that success, his things you á have now reunited with much of your own identity is left the band will perform over the top of ta is now a primary target expansion more money. Advertising is up. Cost the Tubes Rundgren Studio A, over. I the key; we felt we it. The result will be that we'll have area, according to Messina, who has of the halls is up. Security costs more. -at Fantasy's think that's were losing our identity." the basic structure of the entire side already promoted dates there with And now some states, such as Texas, with the Fairlight CMI (Computer Referring to Foster's just-complet- and then go in and fill in all the pieces Genesis and Duran Duran and has have incorporated entertainment tax- Musical Instrument) playing a key upcoming Capitol ed solo recording with Tubes leader until it's done." scheduled Elton John the first week es which we have to carry." role -for their Fee Waybill, Spooner says: "Now Spooner adds that the band hopes of October. Nevertheless, the two project an effort. is getting the best of both to do the finishing work and over- Messina is careful to avoid markets optimistic outlook keyed to expan- Rundgren addresses himself di- Capitol worlds Waybill /Foster solo al- dubs at the Tubes' own studio, Sound where there is already established sion. Pace already operates one of the rectly to the reasons for the switch. -a and a Tubes band Whole, which is in the process of be- competition. However, he says he is country's top four theatrical groups "Capitol originally wanted a more bum /Rundgren I ing from eight -track to willing to consider moving into areas after a mere two years in the field. It hit -oriented producer than normal- album." upgraded automation -ready 24- track, with de- where a void exists or where acts spe- sign by Tom Paddock. cifically request Pace's participation. ROCKERS `ANIMALIZE' SANS MAKEUP As a rule, though, Messina says he This is Rundgren's third summer refuses to encroach on a competitor's production project. He has just fm- established turf. "Promoters Kiss Keeping A Straight Face ished working with John Sloman & shouldn't have to compete with each Badlands for EMI America and other," he says, "It's a tough enough By ETHLIE ANN VARE tour, Vincent was replaced by 28- a heavy story line works to the ad- Zerra-One for PhonoGram. In addi- industry as it is. There are enough year -old Mark St. John. This last vantage of bands who don't have tion, his manager, Eric Gardner, says dollars to go around." LOS ANGELES - Comic book split, according to Stanley, was not a anything to offer. They're bit part ac- Rundgren's latest solo set, the last rock is alive and well, but the group pleasant one. tors in some director's fantasy of an due under his Bearsville /Warner Bros. contract, "has been delivered to in that created the genre is playing it "It was no day at the beach," says epic movie." Unsurpassed Quality straight these days. Stanley, 32. "But, at some point, you In the meantime, however, Kiss Bearsville, and we are awaiting as- Kiss first shed its trademark face - realize that you're not working in the bassist Simmons, 35, is fulfilling his signment of a release date." paint for last year's "Lick It Up" al- same direction, that you're compro- own acting fantasies by playing a dra- Despite the Tubes' theatrical ap- GLOSSY 24'21 bum, and they're keeping it off for mising the band. And you can't do matic role in a new movie currently peal and reputation and his own pio- EACH IN the new "Animalize." In the interim, that." being shot in Canada. neering work in video, Rundgren 1000 LOTS newcomers like Motley Crue and With fresh blood and enthusiasm, Stanley is sanguine about possible says he doesn't expect to be involved PHOTOS Twisted Sister have adopted the look the group went into Right Tracks airplay for the new single, noting that with any Tubes videos. 1000 POSTCARDS S 165.00 for which Kiss was unmercifully studios in Manhattan to record "Ani- the band had neither relied upon nor "I don't think about video much teased all those years. malize." Stanley and Simmons co- received regular top 40 airplay at its any longer," he says. "Promo videos 100 410 $32.95 "Well, at least we know what to do produced. height. "If we have more singles now are best left to professional video CUSTOM $98 with all our old clothes," jokes gui- "We spent about seven weeks on than we did five years ago," he says, makers because they can do it with- COLOR PRINTS. per 100 tarist Paul Stanley, who adds more it," says Stanley. "I like to get in and "it's due to the broadening of radio out feeling annoyed. I just can't picture anything in COLOR LITHO $425 seriously: "Anybody who thinks Kiss out as quickly as possible. Once I've formats, not any change in what we I'd do appearing the per 1000 is about makeup is missing the point. mastered the studio's 'Centipede' play." same half-hour as Billy Idol." Rundgren says that any of his fu- COLOR 5240 When we signed to Casablanca, we game, it's time to leave." A European tour starts Sept. 30 ture video work "will be long -form or POSTCARDS per 3000 were signed on the basis of our tape. A video of the first single, "Heav- with two nights at Wembley, and a Neil Bogart didn't know we wore en's On Fire," is being directed by U.S. leg (booked by ATI) is sched- non -pop," and Gardner says. that MOUNTED . 20 "X30" 30 "X40" makeup." David Lewis ( "Jump ") for uled for around Thanksgiving. Al- Britain's Channel 4 has scheduled for $40 ENLV;EMENTS $25.00 Only founders Gene Simmons and KEEFCO. It will rely on perfor- though Kiss has certainly benefitted airing next spring a 90- minute special Stanley remain from Kiss' heyday, mance footage. from the overwhelming popularity of written, produced and directed by which ran from 1975 -79. Peter Criss "We built our career as a live heavy metal and hard rock at the mo- Rundgren. and Ace Frehley were replaced by band," says Stanley, "so to do a video ment, Stanley denies that his band is The special, titled "The Ever-Pop- drummer Eric Carr and guitarist of us cutting our way through the riding any wave. ular Tortured Artist Effect" (after a 163WEST 46th STREET, N.Y. 1006 Vinnie Vincent. After a four-year jungle and finding a bunch of Ama- "Before there was heavy metal," recent Rundgren album), was pro- slump, the band regained gold status zons with canteens on their heads he states emphatically, "there was duced at Rundgren's Utopia Video (212) 382-0233 with "Lick It Up." Following a 1984 would be pretty stupid. A video with Kiss." and contains 27 songs. www.americanradiohistory.com 47 Talent In Action Bt ELTON JOHN from the current "Breaking Hearts." He also the choral group the Red -Hots, singing wistful, Forum, Inglewood, Calif. featured all but a few of his hits from his early nostalgic tunes like "Mr. Sandman" and is an effective change Tickets: $17.50, $15 '70s heyday. He accomplished this by ignoring "Dream." Their first spot virtually everything that came in- between: He of pace, but it seems redundant when the en- didn't include any material from the six -year semble is brought back later in the show for Elton John's concerts in the early and mid - 1976's "Sorry Seems To Be The two more songs. PAUL GREIN '70s were festive celebrations, sort of like New gap between oxscore Hardest Word" and '82's "Blue Eyes." Year's Eve or Mardis Gras. But by the early came across too much like '80s, his shows were more subdued. The drop Indeed, the show ELVIS COSTELLO a hits review. Only five songs in the the survey week. Included are in energy level may have been because John greatest & THE ATTRACTIONS The following are among the top concert grosses nationwide reported through not hit singles, and one of capacity of facility, ticket prices, promoter. facility, city, number of shows, number of was depressed personally, or demoralized by two -hour set were NICK LOWE act(s). gross, attendance. sellouts and dates(s). those ( "Candle In The Wind ") was widely a lengthy career slump. Or he may have simply & HIS COWBOY OUTFIT John could stand to felt that he had gone as far as he could go in played as an album cut. Forest Hills Tennis Stadium, Among the top concert grosses through Aug. 21. make the show a little more challenging by terms of spectacle, and wanted to get back to New York JACKSONS- $4,350,030, 145,000, $30, Stadium Management Corp., dropping one or two of the creaky oldies simply selling the songs. Tickets: $20, $1Z50, $15 Silverdome, Pontiac, Mich., three shows, three sellouts, Aug. 17 -19. Whatever the reason, John's concerts in that ( "Crocodile Rock," perhaps) and substituting LUCIANO PAVAROTTI- $596,480, 18,700, $1,000 -$100, Dallas a couple of tasty album cuts. In any case, he one show, sellout, Aug. period were apt to be disappointing for old fans One could praise Elvis Costello for the length Symphony /Dallas Opera, Reunion Arena, Dallas, should be more generous in meeting audience and first -time attendees alike. of his Aug. 18 show (two hours) or the amount 19. demand for encores. He granted two, but LUTHER VANDROSS, CAMEO, WHISPERS, MIDNIGHT STAR, CHER- Happily, John has put much of that fun back of material covered (27 songs). But it wasn't so should have played at least one more. ELLE- $529,000, 35,187, $20, $15 & $12.50, Headliner Welcome,/ in his show. His concert here Aug. 21 may not much the immensity of the program as the intel- Aug. PAUL GREIN Agra Prods., Burke Lakefront Airport, Cleveland, one show, sellout, like the all -out extravaganzas of old, the artist's careful re- have been ligence and creativity of 5. but it was at least a pretty good party. As if to working of his material that placed his presen- BILLY IDOL, COCK ROBIN- $394,149, 30,000, $16, $14 & $9.50, prove that he had that old spunk back, John tation above the rest. Not a note could be Avalon Attractions, Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre, Laguna Hills. Calif., kicked his piano bench off the stage four times. LINDA RONSTADT & predicted or a phrase taken for granted, from two shows, two sellouts, Aug. 12 -13. 21,529, $14 & $10, In- House, Al- That expansiveness and playfulness was THE NELSON RIDDLE the slow, bluesy beginning of "Shabby Doll" to CARS, WANG CHUNG -$241,129, pine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, Wisc., one show, sellout, Aug. 12. also reflected in the music, as when John laced ORCHESTRA the lurching stop /start play of "Mystery CARS, WANG CHUNG- $223,798, 19,280, $14 & $11, In- House, The Jets" with bits of "In The Dance." "Bennie And Universal Amphitheatre, Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, one show, sellout, Aug. 7. theme. Coupled with Costello's masterful delivery, Mood" and the "Close Encounters" Los Angeles CARS, WANG CHUNG -$212,152, 15,477, $14.30, $13.20 & John also opened up and expanded on several Tickets: $30, $20 the Attractions' amazingly tight support, taking $12.10, Feyline Presents, McNichols Sports Arena, Denver, one show, of his old hits, including "Rocket Man" and in everything from carefully articulated, classi- sellout, Aug. 18. to almost "I'm Still Standing." And perhaps to keep the When Linda Ronstadt took her "What's cally influenced lounge backdrops TINA TURNER, MAZE WITH FRANKIE BEVERLY -$191,045, 19,403 the newly- Washington (D.C.) Convention show at a brisk pace, he sped up the tempos of New" show on the road for a mini -tour last fall, haywire rock'n'roll, expanded (20,228), $16, Dimensions Unlimited, interpre- Aug. 18. several of the songs, including the current hit, she was still unsure of how audiences would charged songs and pushed Costello's Center, two shows, CARS, WANG CHUNG -$185,759, 14,626, $13.50 & $11.50, Schon "Sad Songs (Say So Much)." In its recorded respond, and it showed in her performance. tations even further. Prods., Met Center, Minneapols, one show, sellout, Aug. 14. version, "Sad Songs" is a wistful, philosophi- nervous that in the middle of a The keyboard work of Maurice Worm (a.k.a. She seemed ELTON JOHN -$167,946, 11,240 (14,259), $16 & $13.50, Avalon it was punchier and Steve Nieve) was sensational; his masterful cal ballad; in concert classic ballad like "Someone To Watch Over Attractions, San Diego State Univ. Arena, Aug. 19. on electric piano, his playfulness on or- downright cheery. Me," some clod would yell out, "Heat Wave." touch ROD STEWART -$165,275, 12,020 (14,000), $13.75, DiCesare- his decisiveness on synthesizer add- The staging was fairly simple: There were no But now that her audience has embraced the gan and Engler Prods., Civic Auditorium Arena, Pittsburgh, Aug. 4. Costel- gimmicks or lasers, just some expertly -inte- "What's New" concept beyond all expecta- ed insight while always complementing OAK RIDGE BOYS-$162,000, 6,000 (12,000), $13.50, In- House, Six Thomas and bassist Bruce 12. grated fog and lighting effects. Those effects tions, Ronstadt appears more comfortable and lo. Drummer Pete Flags Over Mid -America, Eureka, Miss., Aug. followed suit, catching the cues of 11,935 (15,000), $17.50, $16, complemented the musicianship of John and assured. She sings with greater authority, and Thomas GO -GO'S, BLASTERS -$161,205, -creative phrasing to under- $15 & $10, Avalon Attractions, Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre, Laguna his four -man backing band, which featured knows how tò handle herself between songs. Costello's ever the sound Hills, Aug. 11. Nigel Olsson, And this time when some clod did yell out score his fresh intentions. Filling out bassist Dee Murray, drummer DIO, TWISTED SISTER -$161,012, 12,323 (17,049), $13.50 & had a deft rejoinder: for almost half the numbers was saxophonist guitarist Davey Johnstone and keyboardist/ "Heat Wave," Ronstadt $12.50, Ron Selsner /John Scher /Larry Vaughan, Nassau Coliseum, Barnacle, whose spunky style embel- guitarist Fred Mandel. "If Duke Ellington isn't good enough for you, Gary Uniondale, N.Y., Aug. 15. material. John performed five songs from last year's you're just in trouble." lished both old and new CARS, WANG CHUNG -$159, 438, 12,017, $14.50 & $13.50, Con- The decision to perform "The Only Flame In Aug. 15. "Too Low For Zero" album and three songs The highlight of Ronstadt's Aug. 16 show temporary Prods., Omaha Civic Auditorium, one show, sellout, Town" twice, first. as a melancholy ballad, then $15 & $13. Feyline Pre- came when she previewed seven songs from ELTON JOHN -$157, 248, 10,658 (14,307), in the upbeat swing of its current radio rendi- sents, Arizona State Univ., Tempe, Aug. 17. her second album of old standards, tentatively tion, best illustrated Costello's approach. Each YES -$157,136, 13,406 (20,000), $14 & $10, In- House, Alpine Val- slated for release in November. These include performance shed light on his inspiration for ley Music Theatre, East Troy, Wisc., Aug. 11. such gems as Rodgers & Hart's "lt Never En- HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS, STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN- $147,175, the song -a sour-grapes consolation and a tered My Mind," Duke Ellington's "Sophisticat- 11,774, $12.50, Beach Club Concerts, Greensboro (N.C.) Coliseum, self -assured pop romp -yet each stood on its DRAW ed Lady" and Billy Strayhorn's "Lush Life." one show, sellout, Aug. 9. a complete creation. own as JERRY LEE LEWIS, SHIRELLES, BOBBY VEE, CHUCK BERRY - The best songs in the set were the ones Ron- Whether wearing his heart on his sleeve, as 13,500 (20,000), $13.50 & $11.50, Richard Nader, Taco- stadt sang with a big, booming voice, adding $145,000, YOUR 19 200 in the moving "I Wanna Be Loved" and the ma (Wash.) Dome, Aug. 19. drama and depth to the songs' surface appeal. lone guitar version of "Peace In Our Time," or BILLY IDOL, COCK ROBIN- $136,957, 11,137, $12.75 & $11.75, This was especially true of "I Guess I'll Hang SEAT keeping his tongue in his cheek, as in "Great- Fahn & Silva Presents, San Diego Sports Arena, one show, sellout, Aug. My Tears Out To Dry," the standout track from est Thing" and the jab at MTV, "Worthless 15. the last album, and "I'm A Fool To Want You," ELTON JOHN- $127,335, 8,489, $15, Feyline Presents, Tucson (Ariz.) AUDIENCE Thing," Costello laid his feelings on the line. the key track from the next set. (That intensity Center, one show, sellout, Aug. 18. That he performed up to the challenge he set Community is what seemed to be missing in Ronstadt's OAK RIDGE BOYS, MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY -$121,185, 16,725, before himself speaks volumes for his contin- FROM 3 Dave Freedom Hall, Louisville, two shows, two sellouts, timid, delicate approach to "When I Fall In $7.50, Snowden, ually evolving talent. Love," another of the "new" old songs.) Aug. 11. MII,LION Nick Lowe's opening set, for the most part RICK SPRINGFIELD, COREY HART -$119,974, 9,181, $13.50, Bea- While most of the songs in the show were an upbeat exercise in lighthearted rock, show- ver Prods., Lloyd Noble Center, Norman, Okla., one show, sellout, Aug. PEOPLE torchy ballads, Ronstadt managed to keep the cased his amusingly offhanded way with lyrics 19. mood light with her between -songs patter. and hooks. Trading lead vocals with keyboard - ELVIS COSTELLO & THE ATTRACTIONS, NICK LOWE & HIS COWBOY In- House, Radio City Music Concluding a draining version of Billy Stray - ist Paul Carrack, whose version of "Tempted" OUTFIT -$111,480, 5,861, $20 & $17.50. LIVING New York, one show, sellout, Aug. 16. horn's tortured "Lush Life," she noted dryly: "I was particularly attractive, Lowe ran through Hall, OAK RIDGE BOYS, MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY-$108,306, 9,034 think he was on a real bummer when he wrote material from his current album as well as his WITHIN 40 (20,000), $13 & $9, David Hart, Poplar Creek, Chicago, Aug. 10. that song," Ronstadt also continues to brighten including "Cracking Up" and "Raging catalog, CROSBY, STILLS & NASH- $105,075, 8,026 (10,075), $13.50 & the show with sassy, rambunctious versions of Eyes." $10.50, Festival East, Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Convention Center, Aug. 18. MINUTES. "Fallin' In Love Again" and Fats Waller's Bob- Guitarist Martin Belmont and drummer RICK SPRINGFIELD, COREY HART -94,872, 8,055, $13 & $12, Jam "Keepin' Out Of Mischief Now." by Irwin contributed their chops with aplomb, Prods., Civic Center, Bismarck, N.D., one show, sellout, Aug. 16. $15 & While Ronstadt is clearly the star of the emphasizing the slap -happy rhythm of "Half A KING SUNNY ADE, BLACK UHURU -$94,401, 6,791 (8,500), Bill Graham Presents, Greek Theatre, Berkeley, Aug. 18. show, much of its strength comes from the su- Boy And Half A Man" and drawing out the $13.50, OAK RIDGE BOYS, LEE GREENWOOD- $94,106, 11,318 (15,650), perlative arrangements of Nelson Riddle. As long, yearning lines of Carrack's "How Long $9, $8 & $6, In- House, Wisconsin State Fair, West Allis, Aug. 9. last year, Riddle and his orches- Has This Been Going On." Solid, but not too was the case GO -GO'S, RED ROCKERS- $90,210, 7,184 (9,000), $13.20 & for 50 minutes to the tra are featured in an instrumental spot midway serious, the band played $12.10, Feyline Presents, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Denver, Aug. 17. through the show. That segment has wisely appreciative crowd. KATHY GILLIS RICK SPRINGFIELD, COREY HART -$90,000, 9,000 (10,200), $10, been reworked so. it doesn't reprise songs (Continued on page 48) Jam Prods., Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City, S.D., Aug. 15. from Ronstadt's portion of the show, though it THOMPSON TWINS, BERLIN -$87,039, 7,500, $13.50 & $12.50, Mich., one still runs a song or two too long. Brass Ring Prods., Meadowbrook Music Festival, Rochester, Ronstadt is also joined on several songs by show, sellout, Aug. 20. PUBLICITY RATT, BRONZE, FASTWAY -$86,541, 7,624 (9,000), $12, $11 & $10, Feyline Presents, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Denver, Aug. 13. PRINTS JIMMY BUFFETT -$84,787, 6,084, $14.25, Avalon Attractions /Alba- Civic Auditorium, two shows, two sellouts, Billboard. LlthOgraphed On Heavy Gloss Stock tross Prods., Portland (Ore.) & WHITE 8x10's Aug. 12. BLACK PSYCHEDELIC FURS, SPARKS-$81,376, 5,775 (8,500), $15.50 & 500 - $55.00 1000 - 80.00 $13.50, Bill Graham Presents, Greek Theatre, Berkeley, Aug. 17. COLOR JIMMY BUFFETT-$80,360, 5,865, $14, Avalon Attractions /Albatross sellouts, Aug. ? 1000 - $376.00 Prods., Paramount Theatre, Seattle, two shows, two STACY LATTISAW, JOHNNY GILL- $79,613, Above Prices Include Typesetting g Freight LUTHER VANDROSS, 6,000 (12,700), $15, $13.50 & $12.50, American Amusement Corp., Send 8x10 Photo - Check or M.O. reunionr. arena Baltimore Civic Center, Aug. 12. $15, $13, $11 & $7, In- Full Color & B/W Posters PETER, PAUL & MARY -$73,312, 7,089, Trap, Vienna, Va., one show, sellout, Aug. 3. 777 Sports Street Composites - Cards - Other Sizes House, Wolf Dallas. Texas 75207 VIDEO MUSIC BILLY IDOL-$72,762, 5,821 (9,713), $12.50, Evening Star Prods., Send For & Samples 17. (214) 658 -7070 CONFERENCE Catalog Tucson (Ariz.) Community Center, Aug. Nov.15 -18, 1984 Copyrighted and compiled by Amusement Business, a Billboard Publications, Inc. publication. Box - PICTURES scores are compiled every Tuesday. If you wish to file your concert report, please call Louise Zepp in 1867 E. Florida, Dept. 88 Sheraton Premiere Hotel in New York at (212) 764 -7314; Linda Deckard in Los Springfield, MO 65803 Nashville at (615) 748 -8129; Ancil Davis Universal City, California (417) 869 -9433 or 869 -3456 Angeles at (213) 859 -5338; or Melinda Newman in Chicago at (312) 236 -2085.

www.americanradiohistory.com 48 Talent Four Platinum Bands Soundtrack `Teachers' New Co- Manager By PAUL GREIN in my life. With all the different re- Bullet Band, which has a long string through me: I chose all the songs and For Stevie Nicks LOS ANGELES -The forthcom- cord companies, lawyers and bands, I of platinum LPs. decided where they would go." ing soundtrack album for the had to deal with 500 people." Also on the album are Capitol's LOS ANGELES -Rebecca Alva- Capitol Still, Russo hired individual pro- Nick Nolte film includes That may be a slight exaggeration, Motels and Freddie Mercury, Aris- rez has been named co- manager for "Teachers" ducers to go into the studio and re- four platinum -level bands, only one but the album does feature 10 acts ta's Roman Holliday and three acts Stevie Nicks, along with Howard cord the various tracks. Mutt Lange is may ex- who record for five different labels. that are believed to be free agents: Joe Kaufman, president of Front Line of which on Capitol. That handled Roman Holliday, Richie plain why Aaron Russo, who pro- Among them are Warner Bros., ZZ Cocker, Ian and Eric Martin. Management. In this capacity, Alva- Hunter Zito produced the Motels and Bob Top, A &M's .38 Special and MCA's whose film rez will act as liaison between Front duced both the film and the sound- Russo, previous credits Clearmountain worked with Ian Ranger, ( Line and Nicks, and will oversee the track, calls assembling the Night all of whom are com- as producer include two hits "The Hunter. soundtrack "a monumental task." ing off platinum albums, as well as Rose," "Trading Places ") and one singers day -to -day affairs. "I've never done anything harder Capitol's own Bob Seger & the Silver flop ( "Partners "), says he also ap- Russo says all of the singles will be Alvarez was previously adminis- proached Bryan Adams and Journey on Capitol. He expects the first to be trative assistant to Nicks, and before about being on the album. Cocker's "Edge Of A Dream," which that held a similar position at Warner THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY "Bryan would be on the sound- was produced by Keith Forsey. Bros. Records. track," Russo explains, "except he OF DANCE MUSIC has his own album coming out at the Disco, Rock & Oldie Books. same time. Still, he wrote two of the songs that Joe Cocker and .38 Special Talent In AcElon Over 3,000 titles in each recorded. b(x)k, listed in 3 sections Neal Schon of Journey also wrote Continued from page 47 Rascals drummer Dino Danelli was a joy, and by BPM, Song Title & a song for the album, which was re- LITTLE STEVEN the single "Out Of The Darkness" is a sure -fire corded by fellow Bay Area rocker CHEQUERED PAST sing -along closer. Steven encored with songs Artist. says Journey from his less -known "Men Without Women" al- Eric Martin. Russo Paladium, Los Angeles Discover why other professionals are subscribing to Disco & they bum, adding a touch of variety to the jingoistic didn't record the song because Tickets: $11.75 Dance Beats. Call or write for free brochure 518- 885 -5140. couldn't get permission from CBS. set. "Teachers" is the first soundtrack TOM LEWIS' Established 1977 Steve Van Zandt has chucked his "Miami Opening act Chequered Past was a big sur- that Russo has produced. "I helped Steve" nickname, chucked Bruce Springsteen prise-not all pleasant. When you combine compile 'The Rose' soundtrack," he Disco Beats and chucked the "Disciples Of Soul" tag he alumni of Blondie, the Sex Pistols, Detective it by H Kaatskill Way - Box 500 D - Ballston Spa, NY 12020 says, "but was produced Paul used on his first solo album. Now he's out sup- and Utopia, and come up with something that Rothchild. Here it really came porting his EMI America album "Voice Of sounds like a cross between Humble Pie and America," trying to make his political state- Brownsville Station, you have to wonder what's ments intelligible over club sound systems. going on. Talk about a challenge. entertainment lighting The group, EMI America labelmates of the The Palladium was nicely filled but less than headliner, consists of Clem Burke, Nigel Harri- packed Aug. 15 when the band took the stage, son, Michael Des Barres, Tony Fox Sales and increases your club's profitability accompanied by smoke effects and wearing Steve Jones. Their material consists of hard their designer Revolutionary War jackets. Ex- rock cliches, right down to an encore of Led Litelab© lighting controls, fixtures and special effects have Plasmatic guitarist Jean Beauvoir physically Zep's "Rock And Roll." The originals ride the provided the sparkle and flash in many of the world's most visible dominated the stage with his proud platinum L.A. pop -metal wave that has done so well for and successful nightclubs. mohawk, regal bearing and searing guitar bands like Ratt and Quiet Riot. Club- owners worldwide have work. vst recognized that the keys to running Handkerchief- headed Steven led his group These musicians have worlds more on the a successful club are quality and through its new material, warming the crowd ball than those upstarts, but they should do reliability. up by the time he got to "Justice" and the Mo- more than play-act at the arena fare they fondly Let your Litelab® Entertainment town -styled "Checkpoint Charlie." Then he remember from their youths. Lighting Dealer show you how to gave a little campaign speech, touching on his ETHLIE ANN VARE reap the benefits of a weil- designed view of America today ( "I ain't never seen this QUALITY country so F'r`ed up "), the indifference of STANLEY JORDAN MANUFACTURED facility using the proven sophistica- tion of a Litelab® lighting system. youth ( "They're swallowing every line of Village Vanguard, New York UL APPROVED ( "Be- bulls "t they see on tv ") and patriotism Admission: $8 LIGHTING means questioning every moth - EQUIPMENT ing a patriot erf*"er all the time "). Young guitarist Stanley Jordan appeared un- Not to make light of Little Steven, but few advertised as the opening act a Kool Jazz Fes- performers can attempt anthem after anthem tival concert earlier this summer, bowled over Coll or write information: for 1 corp and make it work. And Steven isn't his former the crowd and the critics, and in short order NEW YORK (212) 6754357 Telex 237358 LITE UR LOS ANGELES (213)936-6206 Telex 215447 LITE UR its limitations, though, the 90 -min- had a recording contract and a prestigious 76 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10011 5200 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90019 Boss. Within ute show succeeded: the crowd got off, ex- New York club date. Such things rarely happen outside of the movies, and it's likely that many of the people who turned out to see Jor- dan open a six -night stand at the Vanguard Aug. 14 were mostly motivated by a desire to ør.HT&SOU..N see what all the fuss was about. This approach is impressive, but it wouldn't if have a finely "Dancer" you command, and th .., PRO SOUND mean much Jordan didn't also do. CUSTOM MOBILE Di BOOTH developed sense of harmony, or if he didn't swing. He has and he does; although he Why? 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Your Name Jordan played one duet with pianist Onaje Address Allan Gumbs and one number with Gumbs, bassist Anthony Cox and drummer Jeff Watts. Both were ballads, and both suggested that Jordan has a lot to learn about playing with other musicians and about keeping such material from getting boring. PETER KEEPNEWS www.americanradiohistory.com Talent 49 Halsey Co. To Present Concert Series At Tulsa Hotel

TULSA -The Jim Halsey Co. will set to debut Sept. 8 with two perfor- liams & Ree perform on Nov. 30. On Dance Trax produce a series of live music shows mances by Roy Orbison and the New Year's Eve, Starfest will feature By BRIAN CHIN in the 800 -seat showroom of the Judds. On Oct. 12, Mel Tillis and the Four Lads with the Ted Weems Pop singles: New Edition has a fairly obvious major -label hit with "Cool It Sheraton Kensington Hotel here one Ray Sawyer (formerly with Dr. Orchestra. Now" (MCA 12- inch), a very radio -tailored cut in its six -minute version. The Saturday per month. Hook) will headline. Tammy Wy- The series will continue in 1985 nine -minute dub is far clubbier, beginning with about three minutes of bonus 12 the hip -hop girl - The series, dubbed Starfest '84, is nette and the comedy team of Wil- with new bills. beat . .. Tina B's "Honey To A Bee" (Elektra 12 -inch) gives group sound a softer, more melodic treatment. The Arthur Baker /John Robie production is immaculate and quite hummable ... Laura Branigan offers psy- chodrama at peak tempo again in "The Lucky One," which has been lengthened 12 addition- Survey for Week Ending 9/1/84 slightly and firmed up from its album version for an Atlantic -inch; ally, the more Euro- styled album cut "Satisfaction" has been attracting some &71600rd. club play. Briefly: Girl -group fans should also check out Mikki's "Love Emergency" on the Philly -based Pop Art label, which adds an acoustic piano accent to the Shan- 8O non formula; Barbara Fowler's "Come And Get My Love" on Radar leans a bit / at its vigorous choral windup; Gayle Dance Discolop r more toward traditional &b, especially Adams, of 1981's "Lifesaver," plays a stern, no- nonsense lover on "I'm Warning No o1 this publication may be reproduced. Copyright 1984, Billboard Publications. Inc. part You," a new track that's in a stripped -down mode though still recognizably the stored In a retrieval system, or transmitted. in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical. photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the poor written permission of the publisher mainstream new -r &b work of Willie Lester & Rodney Brown, who've issued the single on their own Mainline label, distributed through New York's Alpha. Weeks Weeks On This Last On This Last Label * * * Weel Weel Chart TITLE(S), Artist, Label Week Week Chart TITLE(S), Artist, the British pop charts, the neo -disco work of such pro- WEEKS 41 24 9 INFATUATION -Rod Stewart-(LP Cut) Warner Notes: Judging from Thomas 2 9 HIGH ENERGY-Evelyn -(12 AT #1 Bros. 25095 ducers as Ian Levine and Ian Anthony Stevens has gained sudden, trendy pop Inch). TSR Records TSR 833 1 42 42 5 HEAVEN IS WAITING /2000 LIGHT YEARS - credibility in the U.K. According to one a &r source there, the records of Hazell Danse Society -(12 Inch) Arista AD1 -9205 recent 10 smashes), Evelyn Thomas, Divine, the THE GLAMOROUS LIFE -Sheila E -(12 Inch) Dean (who's had two top fans Warner Bros. 20251 43 52 3 THESE THINGS HAPPEN -David Van Tighem- Weather Girls and numerous others, are clearly perceived by pop music (12 Inch) Warner Bros. 20234 such disco era suc- THE MEXICAN -Jellybean -(12 Inch) EMI - as -what else? -gay disco, in a straight -line tradition from Memo 18 America EMI -V7831 44 33 9 GUILTY- Hotline-(12 Inch) cesses as "In The Bush" and "(You Make Me Feel) Mighty Real." NO FAVORS-Temper -(12 Inch) MCA 23506 45 22 6 YOU KEEP ME COMING BACK -The Brothers This effect has been so pronounced, we're told, that there is some apprehen- Johnson -(12 Inch) A &M SP12102 that the national charts have co -opted their move- 3 7 STATE OF SHOCK -The Jacksons -(7 Inch) sion among the gay crowd 46 25 12 CRASH GOES LOVE -Loleatta Holloway-(12 has been Epic 3404 -503 ment. The response of that community, believes our correspondent, Inch) Streetwise SWRL 2230 CARIBBEAN QUEEN (No More Love On The manifest in the harder-core, more thematically sophisticated works of Bronski 47 26 9 MY MALE CURIOSITY -Kid Creole & Run) -Billy Ocean -(12 Inch) Jive /Arista Beat and Frankie Goes To Hollywood, which graft the disco boom -boom onto a Coconuts -(7 Inch) Atlantic 7 -89664 1D1-9215 more youth -oriented text. But while pop -disco has such a high profile, U.S. 48 48 4 BLOCK PARTY-Stacy Lattisaw & Johnny Gill - DANCING IN THE DARK -Bruce Springsteen- makers of such products should do well to note the opportunity. (12 Inch) Columbia 44 -05028 (7 Inch) Cotillion 7 -99725 8 6 GHOSTBUSTERS-Ray Parker, Jr. -(7 Inch) 49 45 5 I'VE GOT THE HOTS (FOR YOU) -Three Arista AS1 -9121 Million -(12 Inch) Cotillion 96932 Required reading: a feature piece in the Aug. 21 Wall Street Journal on, of all 5 11 YOUR LIFE -Konk -(12 Inch) Sleeping Bag 50 THE MEDICINE SONG- Stephanie Mills -(12 people, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, which labels them "leftists," examines the SLX009 Inch) PolyGram 880180 -1 marketing and confrontational aspects of the group. Incidentally, the first ver- Inch) Personal Goes Hollywood-(12 10 19 4 SET IT OUT- Midway -(12 TWO TRIBES -Frankie sion of "Two Tribes" has been released here on 12 -inch by Island, just as a third P49811 Inch) Island 096931 remixed single (containing a new version of "War ") has been pressed in Britain. 11 11 7 MUSIC IS THE ANSWER -Colonel Abrams -(12 65 2 LIVING FOR THE WEEKEND -Rocker's (i2) Only the original will be a U.S. release, according to Island. Inch) Streetwise 2235 Revenge -(12 Inch) Streetwise 2232 12 13 9 IF THIS AIN'T LOVE-Jay Novelle (12 Inch) - C5-3) WHAT KIND OF GIRL-APB -Import Emergency EMDS 6544 Same day service for DJa ordering before noon New York time. CI 23 5 YOU GET THE BEST FROM ME-Alicia Myers- 54 59 4 WHEN I HEAR MUSIC -Debbie Deb -(12 Inch) (12 Inch) MCA 23511 Sunnyview SUN -413 Call for our new catalog featuring new lower prices on import and domestic 12" 14 4 9 MY HEART'S DIVIDED -Shannon -(12 Inch) 55 CRUEL SUMMER -Bananarama -(12 Inch) RECORDS Mirage /Atlantic 96937 We export to DJs In ell countries (retell PolyGram 810291 -1 ORDER SERVICE mall only). Telex - 4758 158 IM PT -DISC 15 12 10 SUCH A SHAME -Talk Talk- EMI -America (12 S6 69 2 SHOT IN THE DARK -The Michael Zager have all U S re- Inch) SPRO -9155 Band -(12 Inch) Mosaic 4Z905046 We a complete selection of ,e r4fE ' OJ IMPONTS leases and all import disco records. We also THE MOON Austin-(12 Inch) 16 16 7 SHOOT -Patti 57 67 2 NELSON MANDELA -The Specials AKA -(12 export to foreign countries. Qwest 20235 Inch) Chrysalis 4J942793 Some of our brand new releases are: 17 20 9 DR. BEAT -Miami Sound Machine -(12 Inch) U.S. & Canadian 12" European 12" Import 60 3 TATTERED DRESSES/(DON'T LOOK NOW) - LP's 58 Pretty Boys (remu)- Elaine Charles Epic 59 -05023 SP70978 Boystown Gang Torch Song-(12 Inch) I.R.S. Bumin-Patti Fdkppe 18 38 3 WOOD BEEZ -Scritti Politti -(12 Inch) Warner Escape -X-Ray Connection Lime-Sensual Sensation 59 62 3 UNDER THE COVER OF DARKNESS-Alicia When Doves Cry Rap -M.C. Frosty and Love Is Forever-Hot Cargo Crucial- Electro #2 Bros. 20225 Bridges -(12 Inch) Second Wave LP22005 Levin C. Gonna Get Along Without You Now ERC Energy LP 19 21 10 TOUCH DANCE (EP)- Eurthymics -RCA My Love -Lime (1984 )-Vole Wills Motown 4522MG Disco Classics CPL1 -5086 60 61 5 17 -Rick James -(12 Inch) Touch Me -Fonda Rae Tonight-Marlene Ricci Beat The Night -Maggie (YOU FASCINATE ME)- Patrice Of Love Sensation -Sammy Barbot 31 6 SHE BOP-Cyndi Lauper -(12 Inch) Portrait 61 GET OFF Ain't -- -Inner (20) We Can Make It-Purple Flash Tittle Tattle--Bari Centro No Mountain (rends( Ute Rushen -(12 Inch) Elektra 7 -69702 A 4R 905011 Jet Boy Jet Get-Elton Motello Guilty (remix) -hotline Give Me Break -Vivian Vee Born To Be Alive -- Patrick Hemanadez 21 36 4 WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT -Tina 62 LIGHTS OUT -Peter Wolf -(12 Inch) EMI - Monster Rock-Something and Him-Simone Anything Do You Love What You Feel-Rufus America V -7834 Whatever I Do -Hazel Dean Turner -(12 Inch) Capitol V8597 Sex Machine (11 mini -James Brown Dragon Lady-YUkihiro Takanawa Caught In The Act -Milan Bentley Move 22 49 3 LET'S GO CRAZY-Prince -(7 Inch) Warner 63 18 12 CLOSE (TO THE EDIT)-Art Of Noise-(7 Inch) Do Whatcha Gonna Do -Tony Baxter Maybe This Time-I 984 -Norma On Up (rend) - Oeshnabon She Has A Way-Bobby O Bros. 29216 Island 7 -99754 Set It Out - Midway Lewis Run For Your Life -Blind Date Follow Me-Bianca Sonelli Feel's Like I'm In Love -Kelly Mane 23 28 7 RELEASE YOURSELF -The Aleems -(12 Inch) 64 5 INVISIBLE LOVE /SEX DANCE -Lisa -(12 Inch) Hit And Ldeatta Holloway 64 Invisible Love (remix) -Lisa Got To Have Your Love- VeNette Run- Antonio Rodriguez NIA NI -1241 Moby Dick BTG 1036 Scratch Motion -Triple Threat 3 Break Me (rennet --Osarade La Samba- He's a Rebel -Holy Oas Break-Kasnandu 24 30 7 CROSS MY HEART- Parking Meter -(12 Inch) 6S MADE IN THE USA -I.R.T. -(12 Inch) Breakout -Kelly Mane Once Is Not Enough-Oh Romeo Let's Start To Dance- Bohannon 0 Watch Out (remix) -[veto Cat Atlantic -86945 RCA /Automatic PW13852 Babe, Gonna My I Only Have Eyes For You- Bonnie Invitation-Life Force we're Love/You're -(12 Inch) MCA 23505 Magician --Lime 25 29 5 U- TURN -Jimi Tunnell 66 58 8 BODY HARMONY -J. 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www.americanradiohistory.com 50 G °s`E`Lectern Al Green Steals The Show At Telethon By BOB DARDEN Walker, Phil Driscoll and H.B. Bar- Choral Ensemble, Baltimore; best en- When they write the musical histo- num & the Life Choir. He performed semble, the Lomax Sisters, Beltsville, ry of the '70s, you can bet Al Green "Higher Plane" and "I Knew It Was Md.; best female soloist, Pamela will have his own chapter. Green The Blood." The excitement reached Yerby, Baltimore; best male soloist, struck gold with albums like "Let's such a peak on the latter that tele- Deacon Tommy Roberts, Baltimore. Stay Together," "Livin' With You," thon hosts Hal Linden and LeVar Guest performers for the evening "Call Me," "I'm Still In Love With Burton both joined in on the final were the Mass Choir of the D.C. You," and "Al Green Explores Your chorus. Chapter of the Gospel Music Work- Mind," and singles like "Call Me," As reported earlier (Lectern, Aug. shop of America and Bobby Jones & "Here I Am (Come And Take Me)," 18), Green's 11th annual WLOK New Life. Kentucky Fried Chicken "Let's Stay Together," "Look What Stone Soul Picnic drew more than plans to sponsor similar competitions You've Done for Me," "You Ought 100,000 fans in his hometown of in several metropolitan areas next To Be With Me," "Tired Of Being Memphis. The four -time Grammy year. Alone" "Sha -La -La (Make Me Hap- winner has an album entitled "Trust * * * py)" and others -to the tune of 30 In God" due out later this month. Word has signed an exclusive dis- million units sold. * * * tribution contract with newly formed calf' Today, of course, he's the Rev. Al Several months of searching culmi- Live Oak Records, featuring a num- GOSPEL MARCHERS -The Rev. Al Green, left, joins actors Hal Linden and Green, the pastor of his own church nated recently with the finals of the ber of major Christian artists, includ- LeVar Burton on the gospel segment of the second annual March of Dimes and one of the most electrifying art- second Kentucky Fried Chicken Gos- ing the Second Chapter Of Acts, Ja- Birth Defects Foundation telethon. ists in religious music. People are still pel Music Competition, held at the mie Owens -Collins and Jimmy & buzzing about his appearance on the Kennedy Center for the Performing Carol Owens. be working on a solo album with not- "There's been a change in the na- national March of Dimes Birth De- Arts in Washington. Kentucky Fried The first release on Live Oak is ed producer Michael Omartian. ture of the gospel music industry," fects Foundation telethon earlier this Chicken provided more than $9,000 "The Victor," a Christian musical by Buddy Owens, executive director Owens says. "Too often the business summer. More than 86 stations car- in prize money to the sponsoring Jimmy & Carol Owens. The musical and a partner in Live Oak along with of the marketing world conflicts with ried the 22 -hour telethon, which churches in the Washington- Balti- features group and solo performances the artists, says that the label was cre- the business of the artist's ministry. raised $10 million in pledges -more more area. More than 100 entries by the various Live Oak artists, Scott ated to allow the artists full artistic Too often the economy of dollars than doubling last year's total. were received. Wesley Brown, Matthew Ward and control over the creation and market- takes precedence over the economy Green appeared with Albertina The winners were: best choir, LCH Annie Herring. Ward is reported to ing of their music. of the Kingdom of God."

Survey For Week Ending 9,'1.84 " "s=" "`Keeping Score °Spirituol LPs RCA Adding To Midline Catalog By IS HOROWITZ dor Guschlbauer, and violinist Pierre more purchase options. c Copyright 1984, Billboard Publications, tnc No part of this publication may be reproducer Amoyal. New releases will be added * * * stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted. in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical RCA Records bolsters its mid - photocopying, recording. or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher price catalog this month with the in- periodically. Angel Records will lower the sug- troduction of a new imported Erato On the "Legendary Performers" gested list price of its digitally record- Á ro side, RCA series bearing the $5.98 suggested list brings the number of titles ed LPs and raise the price of cassettes t., U in this digitally remastered midprice Ñ d d w C tag, while it adds another 17 titles to processed from these same digital ip line to 60 with a current 15. 3 3 3 3 al its digitally remastered group of release of masters on Sept. 1. LPs dip from H The ÿ w Title, d Title, "Legendary Performers" albums. numbered series is slated to top $12.98 to $11.98, and the top- of-the- II-- _ 3 Artist, Label & Number i- Artist, Label & Number 3 The Erato midlines have been out at 100 albums by the end of 1985, line cassettes move up to $11.98 from says veteran RCA producer Jack \1 .9 PSALMS 18 25 5 LIVE AT THE RITZ available on LP in France, but are be- the previous $9.98. The New Jersey Mass Pfeiffer, 1 /) Richard Smallwood át At Choir, ing brought to these shores for the who supervises transfer of Savoy SGL 7086 Angel has been one of the few ma- Singers, Onyx 3833 5 the material. first time, along with cassettes dupli- jors, if not the only one, to have had 19 24 17 TELL IT TO JESUS cated by the label abroad specifically While compositions are primarily this wide a discrepancy in the cost of The Gospel Keynotes, D &V is- "meat- and -potatoes" standards 1200 for RCA. The tapes are not being tape and disk versions of the same al- 2 8 9 SAILIN' sued for domestic use in France. aimed at a broad base of buyers, it's bums. "We've been higher than the 20 16 33 TESTIFY Shirley Ceasar, Myrrh 6732 "Presence" is the name of the new said that the stature of the interpret- Timothy Wright, GosPearl competition in one configuration, ers attracts a as 3 2 49 WE SING PRAISES 16017 Erato series, and it draws from a connoisseur element and lower in another," says Brown Sandra Crouch, Light wide pool of recent and early mas- well. Toscanini, Stokowski, Reiner, LS -5825 Meggs, president of the label. 21 31 21 HALLELUJAH ANYHOW ters, some featuring artists commer- Heifetz and Rubinstein are among 4 4 9 NO TEARS IN GLORY Thomas Whitfield & Co., The Although not yet disclosed at this Sound of Gospel 140 cially active on other, full -price la- those featured this time around. Rev. F.C. Barnes & Rev. writing, the price of Angel Compact Janice Brown, A.I.R. 10077 bels. Among these who figure in the In most cases, says Pfeiffer, edited 22 12 21 UNMISTAKEABLY Discs is also in for an early adjust- Maurice Andre, original tapes are the raw material 5 5 17 I STILL LOVE THE Dannibelle, Onyx R 03837 initial release are ment. The first of the month should from which the digital NAME JESUS heard in trumpet concerto by Josef tapes are cre- see this product brought down from Douglas Miller, Gospearl 23 7 17 SONGS OF THE TIMES ated. And and Michael Haydn; Raymond Lep- it's from the latter that the trade base price of $13.05 to pari- PL -16022 The Latest Word Singers, current disk American Dream AD537 pard, who conducts the English and cassette masters are 6 21 9 MADE IN MISSISSIPPI ty, or near parity, with major label Chamber Orchestra in a pair of Men - duplicated. The Jackson Southernaires, 24 19 29 MAKE ME AN competition, now hovering around Monserrat to factor Malaco 4392 INSTRUMENT delssohn symphonies: and In addition the archival the $11 mark. Caballe in the "Four Last Songs" of of preserving the original sound of 7 20 5 NO TIME TO LOSE Candi Staton, Beracah * * * Andrea Crouch, Light BRI -1001 Strauss. the recording, the "new" tapes are LS 5863 Other artists in the first Presence building up a reservoir of digitalized Back in 1974, WNCN, one of New 15 33 SING AND SHOUT 8 10 65 ROUGH SIDE OF THE 25 top classical radio sta- Mighty Clouds Of Joy, Myrrh release of 19 albums include pianist material ready for transfer to Com- York City's MOUNTAIN Gina Bachauer, conductors Main pact Disc once marketers of the latter tions, switched its name to WQIV Rev. F.C. Barnes and Sister 26 I SURRENDER ALL and its format to rock and thereby Brown, Atlanta International The Sensational Lombard, Jean Martinon and Theo- medium find consumers demanding AIR 10059 Nightingales, Mataco 4391 stirred up a hornet's nest of protest. 9 14 61 PEACE BE STILL A group of listeners organized as Y7 23 17 SURELY GOD IS ABLE Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Concert Radio led the campaign. Sta- Dottie Peoples, Church Door Onyx R3831 tion owner Starr Broadcasting subse- Join us October 6 for 10 6 21 JESUS SAVES 28 NOAH quently sold the property to the GAF Pitman And Little Cedric & The Bailey Willis The Billboard's Spotlight on pro- Singers, Gospearl 16019 Burden Lifters, CRP LP0777 Corp., which resumed classical gramming, but agreed to give Con- 11 11 41 THIS TOO WILL PASS 29 P7 52 DETERMINED cert Radio first refusal to buy the sta- James Cleveland And The Tramaine Hawkins, Light Fold Choir, Savoy CLASSICAL Charles LS521 tion if GAF decided to sell before 7072 June, 1981. 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Clay Evans And The 33 29 45 WORDS CAN'T EXPRESS tact any Billboard Sales Office around the world. Court judge has that the agree- Fellowship Choir, Savoy Nicholas Message 1002 ment was indeed binding and that 14762 Ad Deadline: September 14 GAF must sell WNCN to Concert RISE 16 3 17 LORD LIFT ME UP 34 28 52 I'LL AGAIN Al Myrrh MSB Radio for $3 million. The station, un- Bishop Jeff Banks, Savoy Green, 6747 14749 der the stewardship of Matt Field has 35 18 69 JESUS, I LOVE CALLING *Billboard_ recently begun turning a profit, and 17 17 29 TAKE IT TO THE LORD YOUR NAME International Newsweeklc of Music & Home Entertainment IN PRAYER Shirley Caesar, Myrrh The is said to be worth in the area of $10 The Truthettes, Malaco 4386 MSB 6721 1;1 i Broadwa N.1. 1111130 or $11 million. GAF is appealing the court decision. www.americanradiohistory.com 51 ' °`Blne Notes Survey for Week Ending 8/18/84 Fantasy Digs Into Vaults For CDs BillbOOfd® Hot By SAM SUTHERLAND and PETER KEEPNEWS Special Survey Lain LPs After a disappointingly slow start for jazz on the Com- Jazz Classics reissues underscores a current market pref- pact Disc front, recent months have brought welcome erence for original albums over repackaged sets.

reproduced . news of an upsurge in CD releases by recognized masters. Kaffel expects to price his Compact Discs competitive- c Copyright 194, Billboard Publications, Inc No part of this publication may be stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted. in any form or by any means. electronic. mechanical Now you can add Fantasy to that fold, with Ralph Kaffel, ly, with $15.98 the probable list, excepting the double photocopying, recording. or otherwise. without the prior written permission of the publisher the label's president, confirming that 15 titles, all but one "Amadeus" package. Dealers should begin receiving ship- will be culled from the Fantasy/Prestige/Milestone jazz ments in late October. NEW YORK CALIFORNIA vaults, ready for the holidays. * * * = ARTIST -Title, Label 8 Y ö ARTIST -Title, Label A. Fantasy, as reported elsewhere in this issue, will actual- i= 3 . Number (Distributing Label) 3 3 z Number (Distributing Label) ly ship a separate double CD package next month for its Veteran percussionist Shelly Manne is the honoree, but soundtrack to "Amadeus." But a subsequent October re- the Musician's Relief Fund, Local 47 and the Hollywood 1 LANI HALL Y '' 1 EL GRAN COMBO o CAMILO will be the beneficiaries when the second an- En Alaska. Combo 2039 lease will spotlight both recent and catalog releases by Arts Council Lana Hall, A&MA &M 37008 Azymuth, Ron Carter (a live trio with Herbie Hancock nual Jazz Pilgrimage is held Sept. 9 at Hollywood's John liimil and Tony Williams), Cannonball Adderley, Sonny Rol- Anson Ford Theatre. The five-hour concert, sponsored by 2 5 JOSE JOSE 2 2 JUAN GABRIEL Secretos, Ariola 6000 2, Ariola lins, Art Pepper, Cal Tjader, McCoy Tyner, Woody Her- Maxell tape and the Hollywood Arts Council, will again Recuerdos 6035 3 2 LANI HALL Y CAMILO 3 12 PERLA man, Thelonious Monk and Strunz & Farrah, among borrow from a familiar staple of European festivals: a SESTO Confidencias, RCA 7244 others. group of top area artists assembling to pay tribute to one Lani Hall, A &M 37008 4 0 GRUPO ANHELO "It's a fairly across- the -board release," says Kaffel. "I of their peers in a free -form context. 4 3 ROBERTO CARLOS Interminable, Radio Hit 7006 Concavo y convexo, CBS 12322 tried to make it a mini- representation of our catalog, so Players scheduled to participate include Russ Freeman, 5 4 JOSE JOSE that there are both older albums and some current ones." Chuck Berghofer, Conte Condoli, Monte Budwig, Pete 5 6 JUAN GABRIEL Secretos, Ariola 6000 Recuerdos 2, Ariola 6035 While Rollins' current album is one of two titles from that Christlieb, Jack Sheldon, Bob Cooper and, of 6 0 WILFRIDO VARGAS course, 6 7 BOBBY VALENTIN Y EL latter catagory, Kaffel says that other selections were Manne El africano, Karen 77 himself. Other musicians are expected to join that CANO ESTREMERA , 6 ELIO ROCA based on either proven catalog sales clout or sonic quality. lineup, and KKGO's Chuck Niles will again serve as host. En Accion, Bronco 129 label's venerable twofers and Nuestra Segunda Luna de Miel, However, the catalog of Last year's honoree, Harry `Sweets" Edison, will also 7 12 JOHNNY RCA 7274 anthologies isn't as yet being eyed for CD conversion. Al- Invitame, RCA 7296 perform, in league with the "all- stars" assembled for the g 0 LOS CAMINANTES though Kaffel acknowledges that those recordings might 1983 edition of the pilgrimage. Tickets, which are tax de- 8 0 PIMPINELA El numero tres, Luna 1101 Pimpinela CBS 11317 permit the creation of CDs offering a full hour of playing ductible, cost $10 and are available from the Hollywood 9 9 RAPHAEL 9 4 ELIO ROCA time, he suggests that the success of Fantasy's Original Arts Council at (213) 462 -2355. Eternamente Tuyo, CBS 80379 Segunda Luna de Miel, , RCA 7274 10 3 LOS BUKIS Mi fantasia, Profono 1122 10 8 JERRY VARGAS Cubanito, Maxima 2834 11 0 LOS BONDADOSOS lumbre, Profono 11 0 JULIO IGLESIAS Jugando con 90303 ` "T' " 1,100 Belair Place CBS 50335 Not 12 11 SESTO 12 8 ROBERTO CARLOS as CAMILO Amanecer 84, Ariola 6009 Concavo y convexo, CBS 12322 13 0 MARIA CONCHITA 13 11 MARIA CONCHITA What's Happening In The Industry? Maria Conchita A&M 37007 Maria Conchita, A&M 37007 14 0 NELSON CORDERO 14 5 LOS YONICS Con elegancia Elegancia 001 Ya no me dejes, Profono 90351 other massive move into the cross- U.S. divisions of the majors are look- By ENRIQUE FERNANDEZ 15 0 JOHNNY VENTURA 15 0 RUBEN BLADES over market is Menudo's, with signs ing for some Latin pop act to chal- Y Que Buena Que Esta Maria Buscando America, Elektra of Menudomania-in- English every- lenge imported Latin talent. Combo 2040 60352 Periodically, it makes sense to where. In both cases, crossover is be- stand back and try to spot the trends Brazil, Brazil Not since the days ing sought through sophisticated TEXAS moving in the market. It makes even of the bossa nova has there been such FLORIDA promotion techniques. an invasion of Brazilian talent. The ARTIST Label ARTIST -Title, Label 8 more sense now that the pessimism of á -ö -Title, 8 In this light, it's instructive to language barrier has kept most of Number (Distributing Label) ; 'J Number (Distributing Label) a couple of years ago has subsided watch the career of Panamanian sing- these artists from the Spanish- speak- and the Latin record industry, at er /songwriter Ruben Blades, who, A 9 MARIA CONCHITA HALL ing market, and so far their boom has 4 least in the U.S., feels more vigorous. without Julio's or Menudo's mega - C Maria Conchita. A &M CAMILO SESTOY been a minor one, confined to the J 37007 What's happening? o Lan Hall, A &M 37008 promotion campaigns, has managed somewhat rarefied worlds of jazz and to score with the influential music 2 9 LANI HALL Y CAMILO 2 1 LOS BUKIS The hour of the majors. RCA's international rock/pop. But it's a be- Mi fantasia, Profono 1122 media. Doubtlessly, Blades' current SESTO entry into the U.S. Latin market with ginning, and there's no doubt that Lani Hall, A &M 37008 3 7 MARIA CONCHITA exposure is due to the backing of a Acaríciame, A &M 37007 its own label and full services marked Brazil houses one of the world's 3 4 EL GRAN COMBO not only a serious competition for major, Elektra, but compared with greatest musical treasures. With a Breaking the Ice, Combo 2039 4 13 JUAN GABRIEL Recuerdos 2, Ariola 6035 the Spanish crooner and the Puerto new 4 2 JOSE JOSE market hegemony with CBS but a mainstream market eager for 5 0 RAMON AYALA Rican kids, his promotional efforts Secretos, Ariola 6000 new way of doing business. These sounds, the Brazilians may be the Vestida de color de Rosa A have been minimal. The Panamanian 5 6 RAPHAEL ie 1285 majors, along with &M, Ariola and ticket. Eternamente tuyo, CBS 80379 EMI-plus others testing the wa- is reaching a rock -oriented record The vanishing youth. Years ago, 6 6 R AM ON AYALA buyer for whom his salsa- derived pop 6 11 LUIS RAMIREZ Y RAY 15 exitos, Freddie 1266 ters -have brought sophisticated common wisdom had it that you DE LA PAZ is a logical choice after the Clash, 7 15 ELIO ROCA, marketing, larger production bud- could sell Latin records to: a) old Con cache, Cayman 9004 Bienvenido sea el amor, RCA Bob Marley or the Police. gets, rapid international connections people who had kept old country 1 12 ROCIO JURADO 7274 Finally, we must also note the in- habits; b) new immigrants who were Porque me habras besado, RCA 8 12 LA MAFIA and aggressive promotion to the Lat- 7243 15 Exitos, Cara 0900 terest in chicano rock exemplified by music; c) in scene. still hooked on Latin and 8 0 JULIO IGLESIAS 9 2 LOS TIGRES DEL this year's Grammy winners, Los Lo- At the height of the record indus- mature Latins who had rediscovered 1,100 Belair Place CBS 503350 NORTE bos. A homegrown genre Internacionalmente norteno, try crisis, some veterans of the Latin that fuses their roots after going through an 9 5 ELIO ROCA r &b, rockabilly, straight Nuestra Segunda Luna de Miel, Profono 3124 busines§ were telling this correspon- -ahead rock American music phase. Kids were and Mexican norteño music, the Lat- strictly into American sounds. RCA 7274 10 11 VICENTE FERNANDEZ dent that only the strong will survive. 10 8 CHARITYN Los 15 nuevos exitos con el in rock of East Los Angeles shows us Then along came Menudo, and ev- idolo, CBS 20704 Today, it certainly seems that the Se Acabo, TR 002 PERLA that pop music still comes from the eryone could see that, with the right 11 0 ANDY MONTANEZ 11 0 powerful multinational labels have Confidencias RCA 7244 heart, and that anyone who wants to promotion, Latin kids could get into Versatil TH 2286 the upper hand. Changes in radio 12 5 JOSE JOSE make it in this business should keep But Menudo 12 7 LUPITA D'ALESSIO records by Latin artists. Secretos, Ariola 6000 programming away from local, indie- Yo, Orfeon 84 an eye on the street. fans were very, very young. The Lat- 13 10 JOHNNY dominated music to the internation- 13 3 HANSEL Y RAUL Will a star be born? Salsa has in youth market was still hooked on Invitame, RCA 12 al, major-promoted Latin pop ballad Hansel y Raul, TH 2271 been the only Latin genre to produce rock, funk, dance, new wave, whatev- 14 0 GRUPO LA SOMBRA are a sign of the majors' strength. 14 0 JOSE LUIS PERALES Where's The Beef? Freddie homegrown U.S. stars of internation- er-anything but Latin. Amaneciendo en ti CBS 80382 The last word has yet to be said, 1286 al projection. One of its hottest, Wil- Who will selll LatLatin records to 15 FANIA ALL STARS though, and the indies' street savvy 10 15 3 ANTONIO DE JESUS lie Colon, is climbing higher with its young Latins? 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www.americanradiohistory.com 54 News /International Canada BRITISH TV MERCHANDISER AOR AGAIN Telstar Chiet Music is Cheap CJMF Back On Air LONDON -"Music is worth a lot ing forced out of business, while the has since continued concentrating more than people have to pay for it," larger operator puts record compa- primarily on compilations of hits by With Same Format insists Shaun O'Brien, managing di- nies under pressure to absorb the cost single artists, budgeting about rector of television merchandising of loss leaders in their stores. They 250,000 pounds ($333,000) of tv ad- By KIRK LaPOINTE company Telstar Records. like to list the No. 1 album at 50 vertising for each release. In most QUEBEC CITY CJMF -FM re- company, whose holdings will be re- "The prices of many commodities pence (66 cents) less than their com- cases, he says sales have topped the - turned to the air on Aug. 18, four and organized so no one shareholder con- in the U.K. teen market, for example, petitors down the road. Ours is the 150,000-unit break -even point. a half months after it lost its license trols a majority position. have doubled in the last five years," only business in the world which Since the advent of Channel 4, because of its insistence on maintain- The commission has also left the he continues, "whereas it has taken readily accepts discounting on its Britain's second commercial tv net- ing an AOR format. Ironically, it re- door open to other AOR stations in 20 years to double the average retail best products." work, and ITV's breakfast show, it is sumed the same format. the market, noting that "the popula- price of an album. And included in If the industry is not to diminish easier for tv advertising to reach a The Canadian Radio-Television & tion under the age of 35 accounts for that price is the Value Added Tax drastically in the next five years, specific target audience, he points Telecommunications Commission approximately half of this market." rate of 15 %." O'Brien says, prices will have to rise, out. Telstar spends 95% of its corpo- handed a reorganized and restruc- Far from the criticism it levelled in O'Brien says he doesn't consider and record companies will have to rate promotion budget buying televi- tured CJMF Ltd. the license to serve February, the commission decision the U.K. market to be as price- sensi- get compensation for home taping. sion time. "But," O'Brien says, the Quebec market. This followed Aug. 16 praised the experience of the tive as record companies and retailers He suggests that the majors fix a "small- screen advertising is a tre- hearings in July at which seven company and the local involvement seem to fear. His monetary and sta- minimum price for albums. mendous drain on resources, and broadcasters from the province sub- of its shareholders. But questions re- tistical backup is based on a currency He insists his theory that public royalties start at 12% and can reach mitted bids for the license or a main about how clearly the commis- exchange rate of $1.32 to the pound demand is motivated by product and 20% for a top -line artist." change in format to allow them to ca- sion's message about non -compliance sterling. not price is supported by his own ex- Though much of Telstar's success ter to the AOR market left vacant by was heard. If the industry raised the price of periencd with compilations. Telstar stems from that of the major record the non -renewal of CJMF's license. Thibodeau notes recent reworking an LP to six pounds (around $7.92) product currently retails at one companies, O'Brien emphasizes that But the commission said CJMF's of FM policy to grant more format or seven pounds ($9.24), O'Brien pound ($1.32) more than the average market evaluation is essential to prof- proposal had the best chance to suc- flexibility and a willingness by the maintains, there would not be a dras- retail price of an LP. "But," he itable tv merchandising. "The tv ceed. Why was it taken off the air in commisssion "to rework the rules to tic decrease in the volume of sales. claims, "after two years and 24 re- marketing in West Germany, for in- the first place? It flaunted the corn - be more intelligent." "The public would still get value for leases, Telstar has now overtaken its stance, is ridiculous, with the release mission rules on promise-of- perfor- The CRTC had long been taken money," he says. "The computer principal competitor, K -tel Records, and tv promotion of far too much hit mance by playing 97% rock when it lightly by broadcasters, who knew games business asks and gets seven or as tv merchandising leader. The oth- compilation material, all aimed at the had promised more than 80% MOR. that at worst they faced a tense li- eight pounds per cassette for one er major source of competition comes same teen market. When it announced Feb. 29 that it cense renewal hearing or a call on the game. An album is half the price and from the record companies doing "The German market just isn't as was not renewing the license, the carpet in front of the regulators. offers between a dozen and 20 their own tv- merchandised broad -based as the U.K. Its tv pro- CRTC said the station's continued CRTC chairman Andre Bureau, who tracks." packages." motion doesn't attract the wide age' non -compliance "undermines the in- came to the commission last year af- O'Brien says tight profit margins The success of Michael Jackson's range of 15- to 35 -year -olds, as is the tegrity of the licensing process ... ter a career in the broadcast industry, are squeezing manufacturer and re- "I8 Greatest Hits" a year ago was case in the U.K. Consequently, there and, generally, the very authority of has made it clear that he wants to tailer alike: "The small retailer is be- the turning point for Telstar. O'Brien are more and more titles in Germany, the commission itself." better consult the affected industries each selling less and less." The move shocked the Canadian to make sure the commission stays on Despite concern for the industry's & SALE -ONLY VIDEO broadcasting community. No major top of the field. future, Shaun O'Brien and his cre- had ever lost a license, But his actions in February, after O ative director Neil Palmer (both of broadcaster even though there had been signifi- only 100 days on the job, indicated he J whom formerly worked for Ronco) J from performance is a no- nonsense regulator. Thibo- Embassy Titles Due In Japan are expanding Telstar operations into cant digressions deau says that he's happy his station Ireland and Holland. They're looking promises. CJMF was the second -rated station in the market and first has its license back, but he doesn't 0o TOKYO -Embassy Home Enter- shu building, near the Matsushita for business to increase by around er, among FM stations, with a listener - think his fellow broadcasters have tainment, which has taken the policy center, July 2. It followed that with a 40 %. And due in September is the ship of 268,000 as of last fall. learned lessons from CJMF -FM's ex- line of selling directly in Japan rather major press conference. company's most costly project to '- perience, nor does he believe the or than linking up with a Japanese firm Mochimaru, who handled Com- date. The CRTC noted that representa- have taken "very commission is finished dealing such m as MGM, RCA, Vestron and several pact Discs at PolyGram and then Two or three times a year, Telstar tives of the station experiences out. majors have done, is releasing headed Polydor's video division be- tries to succeed with original record- serious steps to eliminate any possi- wother with re- 10 sale -only titles here, Sept. 21. fore becoming an Embassy executive, ings. O'Brien admits that neither bility of repeating past errors wá General manager Teruji Mochi- says an eight -page "Embassy Press" spect to fulfilling commitments to the Construction Begins N "Instrumental Magic" nor "As Time maru says that Embassy hopes to publication is being put out monthly Goes By" with the Royal Philhar- commission." Among those commit- sign contracts with between 300 and to keep dealers and consumers in- monic Orchestra hit Michael Jack- ments are content promises, which On CFCF Headquarters 500 companies by year's end, produc- formed about product. He estimates include 35% Canadian music, 40% son- type sales. MONTREAL -Construction offi- ing a total of 700 -800 outlets, since an intitial print order of 60,000, add- But for the next original project, French -language music, 14.5% fore- ground and 4.5 hours of news per cially began Aug. 13 on new $12 mil- many of the outfits involved operate ing, "It'll be a good sales tool for our Telstar has lined up Jeff Wayne, Rick lion facilities for the CFCF family of retail chains. Test marketing on the representatives. And feedback from Wakeman and Sky's Kevin Peek to week. "It's business as usual," says pro- companies, including CFCF-AM and rental side will start within a year, he customers will give us leads on how record a rock interpretation of Gus- CFQR -FM. says. to appeal to a greater variety of video tav Holst's "The Planets." gram director and operations manager Claude Thibodeau. CJMF also CFCF Inc. president Jean Pouliot The decision to sell direct, Mochi- fans." says PATRICIA ELIADES plans to spend $36,000 developing the new Ogilvy Ave. location maru says, "permits integrated ad- First release as part of the sale- will house CF Cable TV and the two vertising, publicity and sales only policy includes "The Howling," and promoting Canadian talent through recordings and advertising radio stations upon completion late promotion." "The Fog," "Escape From New Israeli Industry next year. Embassy Home Entertainment York" and "The Lion In for any artist played by the station. Winter." CFCF, originally XWA, is be- opened its offices in the Tokyo Ten- All 10 titles have Japanese subtitles. In its decision, the commission agreed that Quebec needs an FM lieved to be the oldest continually -op- Struggles With radio rock station and said no one came erating station in North Ameri- ca. It began operations in 1920. British Radio Stations In Economic Woes forward with a better plan than the Plea For Fewer Restrictions JERUSALEM -With inflation running at a staggering 400% a year PayTV Restructuring Okayed LONDON -British commercial and the minimum gap betweeen ad- in Israel, and with August's cost -of- radio stations are pleading with the vertisements. The same kind of pow- living index showing a further 13% HULL, Quebec- Little more than licenses held by the two general -in- Home Secretary at top governmental er, described as "permissive rather upturn, the entertainment business 18 months after a competitive pay - terest pay -tv firms, First Choice and level to allow more flexibility in ad- than mandatory," applies to the re- here is operating in an atmosphere of television system was launched, mar- Superchannel, which gives the for- vertising content and financial back- strictions on who can own shares in doom and despair. ket forces have created two regional mer the East and the latter the West ing. Their aim is to compete eventu- Britain's commercial radio. This is a Paul Berger, marketing director of monopolies in the troubled business. of Canada exclusively. ally with the various new media of key debating point at a time when CBS Records, says sales for his corn - The Canadian Radio -Television & For music video and productions, cable, video and satellite many stations are declaring no profit pany are down 30 %. And, he adds, Telecommunications Commission this means only one pay -tv window broadcasting. dividends, thus discouraging it's even worse for most other compa- has approved a restructuring of the from now on. The services plan to There are 43 commercial stations investors. nies, some of which are down as jointly finance Canadian produc- in Britain, represented by the Assn. Around 75% of Britain's commer- much as 60% on the previous year. Record Production tions, run each other's best program- of Independent Radio Contractors. cial radio investment is from local These days, few international pop ming and collectively bid for foreign They are currently restricted to nine companies or local people, but the of- or rock acts visit this territory, be- Down 20% In June product. minutes of advertising an hour, but ficial legislation says there's no rea- cause the cost of staging concerts has Pay -tv now has about 500,000 sub- they want to be permitted to concen- son why this should be so. However, rocketed and the resultant ticket OTTAWA - Production of Cana- scribers in Canada and faces stiffened trate that during the hours of maxi- the Act does list certain people or price hike means that few people can dian records slipped significantly in competition for VCRs and a new mum listening figures. bodies who can't have a controlling afford to go to see shows. Some do- June from the same month a year wave of specialty channels debuting Basically, the argument concerns interest in the individual stations, in- mestic acts continue to attract ago, Statistics Canada reports. Cana- in September, including the Much - how much the demanded changes cluding record companies, music crowds, but international acts are dian manufacturers produced Music Network, a 24 -hour music could be handled by the Independent publishers and agents who could ex- paid for by the promoters in U.S. dol- 4,088,526 records, down about 20% video channel. First Choice and Su- Broadcasting Authority (IBA) under perience "a conflict of interest." lars, while tickets are bought in de- from the June, 1983 level of perchannel, the only two remaining the 1981 Broadcasting Act and what The radio stations want the restric- valued shekels. 4,994,561. pay -tv licensees, have gone a long would require new legislation, which tions eased in all areas, so that people In such a recessive situation, newer Meanwhile, tape production way toward reducing the competition could drag on for months. with real financial muscle, local or technological areas like Compact dropped about 5 %. It was down to from specialty services by agreeing to The IBA can stipulate the maxi- not, can finance independent local ra- Disc or home video have made little 2,646,725 from 2,764,205 in the same reduce wholesale prices and become mum time for advertising in any hour dio. headway. month a year ago. part of pay -tv packages. www.americanradiohistory.com 55 BillboordR Hits 01 TheWOI'Id. Copyript 1984, Billboard Publications. Inc. No part of this publication may be reproduced. stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means. electronic, mechanical. photocopying. recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher.

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RODNEY RUDE 8 5 WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO Virgin 19 17 NATSU ZEN KAI, Masayoshi CBS 2 3 HITS HUGE '84, Various, CBS WITH IT, Tina Turner, Capitol 34 31 BRILLIANT TREES, David RAIN, Prince, Warner Takanaka, Kitty 5 4 TWO TRIBES, Frankie Goes To 3 2 PURPLE 9 15 STUCK ON YOU, Trevor Sylvian, Virgin Bros. 20 18 CONFUSION, Toshiyuki Osawa, Walters, l&S Hollywood, Island /Ariola 35 34 THE LAST IN LINE, Dio, Vertigo 4 Takeaways, Epic -Sony 6 5 1001 NACHTS, Klaus Lage Band, 4 SWEET AND SOUR, 10 9 WHITE LINES, Grandmaster & 36 27 WELL PLEASED, Chas & Dave, M usikant /EMI ABC Melle Mel, Sugar Hill Rockney MANNER, Groenemeyer, 5 11 BORN IN THE U.S.A, Bruce 2 Iron 7 7 Herbert 11 27 MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT, 37 NEW SELF CONTROL, Laura Springsteen, CBS Maiden, EMI EMI Branigan, Atlantic 6 5 PARADE, Spandau Ballet, To 8 6 TO FRANCE, Mike Oldfield, 12 7 RELAX, Frankie Goes 38 35 BAT OUT OF HELL, Meat Loaf, Chrysalis Hollywood, ZTT Virgin Epic 10 9 11 PRECIOUS LITTLE DIAMOND, 7 THE SWING, Inxs, WEA ITALY 13 11 ON THE WINGS OF LOVE, 39 30 MANGE TOUT, Blancmange, Ruscitto) Fox The Fox, CBS 8 6 BREAKING HEARTS, Elton (Courtesy Germano Jeffrey Osborne, A &M London As of 8/14/84 10 10 EYES WITHOUT A FACE, Billy John, Rocket 14 8 WHEN DOVES CRY, Prince, 40 32 STARLIGHT EXPRESS, Original Idol, Chrysalis /Ariola 9 9 CAN'T SLOW DOWN. Lionel Warner Bros. Cast, Starlight SINGLES 11 9 WAKE ME UP BEFORE YOU GO Richie, Motown 15 30 PASSENGERS, Elton John, This Last GO, Wham!, Epic /CBS 10 14 MADONNA, Sire Rocket Week Week 12 8 CONTROL, Laura 11 NEW PRIVATE DANCER, Tina Turner, 16 28 DR. BEAT, Miami Sound SELF Interfusion 1 2 FOTOROMANZA, Gianna Machine, Epic Branigan, Atlantic /WEA CANADA 12 7 COLOUR BY NUMBERS, Culture Nannini, Ricordi 13 12 I LET THE SUN GO 17 12 IT'S A HARD LIFE, Queen, EMI (Courtesy of The Record) WON'T 2 1 SELF CONTROL, RAF, DOWN ON ME, Nike Kershaw, Club, Virgin 18 19 SUNGLASSES, Tracey Ullman, As of 8/23/84 Carrere /CBS MCA /WEA 13 16 MASTERPIECES, Sky, Ariola Stiff 3 3 GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE ME Fancy, 14 12 LEGEND, Bob Marley & Wailers, 19 20 SOME GUY'S HAVE ALL THE 14 14 SLICE NICE, Metronome Island FUN, Cyndi Lauper, CBS LUCK, Rod Stewart, Warner SINGLES 4 4 AGAINST ALL ODDS, Phil 15 15 TIME AFTER TIME, Cyndi 15 8 REWIND, Rolling Stones, Rolling Bros. This Last WEA Lauper, Epic /CBS Stones Collins, 20 14 CLOSEST THING TO HEAVEN, Week Week 5 5 LA COLEGIALA, Rodolfo 8 Su 16 17 CATCH ME I'M FALLING, Real 16 13 VICTORY, Jacksons, Epic Kane Gang, Kitchenware 1 1 GHOSTBUSTERS, Ray Parker Jr. 17 18 BODY AND THE BEAT, Dragon, Tipica, RCA 18 TURNING, Arista /PolyGram Life, Curb /Intercord 21 TOSSING AND I TRENI DI TOZEUR, Alice & LOVE GOT TO DO Polydor 6 6 Windjammer, MCA 2 2 WHEN DOVES CRY, Prince & 17 19 WHAT'S Turner, 18 15 SIDEWALK, Icehouse, Regular Franco Battiato, EMI 22 38 MOTHERS TALK, Tears For the Revolution, Warner Bros./ WITH IT, Tina 19 NEW PARTY TAPES VOL. 2, Various, 7 11 TO FRANCE, Mike Oldfield, WEA Capitol /EMI Fears, Mercury Polystar Virgin /Ricordi TO DO 18 NEW TALKING LOUD AND CLEAR, 23 NEW I'LL FLY FOR YOU, Spandau 3 3 WHAT'S LOVE GOT 8 12 SOUND LIKE A MELODY, OMD, Virgin 20 17 THIS ISLAND, Eurogliders, CBS Ballet, Reformation WITH IT, Tina Turner, Capitol Alphaville, WEA 19 13 SOUNDS LIKE A MELODY, 24 17 DOWN ON THE STREET, 4 4 SELF CONTROL, Laura GUARDIAN ANGEL, Alphaville, WEA 9 NEW Shakatak, Polydor Branigan, Atlantic /WEA Masquerade, Baby 5 SO 20 16 MY SOUL UNWRAPS TONIGHT, 25 13 HOLE IN MY SHOE, Neil, WEA 5 SAD SONGS (SAY MUCH), 10 NEW VOICES, Russ Ballard, EMI Geffen /WEA Savage Progress, Virgin 26 16 EVERYBODY'S LAUGHING, Phil Elton John, 11 14 SNEAKING OUT THE Fearon & Galaxy, Ensign 6 7 ALL OF YOU, Diana Ross & JAPAN BACKDOOR, Matt Bianco, ARE BACK Julio Iglesias, Columbia /CBS 27 24 LOVE SONGS ALBUMS (Courtesy Music Labo) WEA 7 8 SHE BOP, Cyndi Lauper, Epic/ AGAIN, Band Of Gold, RCA As of 8/27/84 12 7 CIGARETTE & COFFEE, Scialpi, 28 29 THE MORE YOU LIVE, Flock of CBS RCA YOU, Richie, 1 DISCOVERY, Mike Oldfield, Seagulls, Jive 8 10 STUCK ON Lionel 13 17 Novecento, WEA Ariola SINGLES MOVIN' ON, I Motown 29 34 NEED YOU, Pointer Sisters, /Quality This Last 14 NEW TIME AFTER TIME, Cindi 2 2 4630 BOCHUM, Herbert Planet 9 9 ROMANCING THE STONE, Eddy Lauper, CBS EMI Week Week 30 21 TIME AFTER TIME, Cyndi Grant, Portrait /CBS Groenemeyer, 1 1 ATAMANI KAITA ROMANCE, 15 9 RELAX, FRANKIE GOES TO 3 5 SCHWEISSPERLEN, Klaus Lage Lauper, Portrait 10 NEW MISSING YOU, John Waite, Toshihiko Tahara, HOLLYWOOD, Recordi /Capitol Band, Musikant /EMI 31 22 YOU THINK YOU'RE A MAN, Capitol Canyon /Johnny's 16 NEW NEL MIO CIELO PURO, Marcella, 11 DANCING IN THE DARK, Bruce 4 3 MAN ON THE LINE, Chris De Divine, Proto 2 2 JIKKAI, Akina Nakamori, CBS /CBS Burgh, A&M /CBS 32 23 YOUNG AT HEART, Bluebells, Springsteen, Columbia Warner-Pioneer 17 NEW SHINE ON DANCE, Carrara, 5 4 ITS MY LIFE, Talk Talk, EMI 12 NEW I CAN DREAM ABOUT YOU. Dan London 3 3 PINK NO MOZART, Seiko DDD /CBS Hartman, MCA 6 6 ZWESCHE SALZJEBAECK UN 33 26 THE DAY BEFORE YOU CAME, Matsuda, CBS- Sony /Sun 18 13 FIORE DI MAGGIO, Fabio Blancmange. London 13 14 BREAKIN' ... THERE'S NO BIER, BAP, Musikant /EMI 4 4 I LIKE CHOPIN, Asami Contato, PolyGram STOPPING US, 011ie & Jerry, 7 7 BREAKING HEARTS, Elton 34 25 EYES WITHOUT A FACE, Billy & C Point, CBS - 19 NEW ALL YOU, Diana Ross /Julio John, Rocket, Phonogram Kobayashi OF Idol, Chrysalis Polydor /PolyGram Sony /PMP Iglesias, CBS 35 39 YOU, 14 6 ALMOST PARADISE, Mike Reno 8 8 FOOTLOOSE, Soundtrack, CBS STUCK ON Lionel Richie, 5 5 MOMOIRO TOIKI, Mariko 20 15 GIULIA, Gianni Togni, CGD -MM 9 9 VICTORY, Jacksons, Epic /CBS Motown & Ann Wilson. Columbia /CBS Takahashi, Victor /Bird -JCM 10 14 STREET OF FIRE, Soundtrack, 36 37 THE INK IN THE WELL, David 15 13 JUMP (FOR MY LOVE), Pointer NEW DAY, MCA /WEA 6 7 MISS BRAND Sylvian, Virgin Sisters, RCA Southern All Stars, 11 16 PRIVATE DANCER, Tina Turner, 37 32 JUST THE WAY YOU LIKE IT, 16 16 INFATUATION, Rod Stewart, Victor /Amuse Band, Tabu Warner Bros. /WEA Capitol /EMI S.O.S. 7 6 NEVER, MIE, CBS -Sony / Nichion 12 10 PARADE, Spandau Ballet, 38 33 I WON'T LET THE SUN GO 17 17 PANAMA, Van Halen, Warner 8 10 MEIKYUU NO ANDROLA, Kyoko DOWN ON ME, Nik Kershaw, Bros. /WEA Chrysalis /Ariola NETHERLANDS Koizumi, Victor /Burning Nederlandse Top 40) MCA 18 18 TWO TRIBES, Frankie Goes To 13 17 REBEL YELL, Billy Idol, (Courtesy Stichling Chrysalis /Ariola 9 11 Al OBOETE IMASUKA, Marl As of 8/25/84 39 35 NERVOUS SHAKEDOWN, Hollywood, Island /MCA Victor /Nichion- AC /DC, Atlantic 19 NEW IF THIS IS IT, Huey Lewis & the 14 12 HUMAN RACING, Nik Kershaw, Tatsunoko SINGLES 40 NEW ARE YOU READY, Break News, Chrysalis /MCA MCA /WEA 10 14 ZENRYAKU MICHI NO UEYORI, Machine, Record Shack 20 NEW IF EVER YOU'RE IN MY ARMS 15 13 BORN IN THE USA, Bruce This Last Springsteen, CBS Issuifuubi, TJC /Tokuma- Week Week AGAIN. Peabo Bryson. Elektra/ Isseifuubi WEA 16 15 SELF CONTROL, Laura 1 2 SMALLTOWN BOY, Bronski 11 8 NEPPUU, Hidemi Ishikawa, ALBUMS Branigan, Atlantic /WEA Beat, London RVC /Geiei -TV Asahi 17 11 32 Hits von Elvis, Elvis Presley, 2 1 TWO TRIBES, Frankie Goes To 12 9 Mr. Sailorman, Yuu Hayami, ALBUMS RCA Hollywood, Island I -JCM 1 NOW THAT'S WHAT CALL 18 NEW DIAMOND LIFE, Sade, Epic /CBS Taurus /Sun 3 3 THE GLAMOROUS LIFE. Sheila 13 12 NO ISLAND, Yuko MUSIC Ill, Various, Virgin 19 18 THRILLER, Michael Jackson, FUTARI E, Warner Bros. Ishikawa & Chage, Radio 2 3 LEGEND, Bob Marley & Wailers, Epic /CBS 4 6 HIGH ENERGY, Evelyn Thomas, 1 /Yamaha Island 2 PURPLE RAIN, Prince & the 20 NEW CAN'T SLOW DOWN, Lionel City Nun 13 Momoko 3 5 CAN'T SLOW DOWN, Lionel Revolution, Warner Bros. /WEA Richie, Motown /RCA 14 SUMMER EYES, 5 4 WAKE ME UP BEFORE YOU VAP Richie, Motown 2 1 BORN IN THE U.S.A., Bruce Kikuchi, GOGO, Wham!, Epic 4 4 PRIVATE DANCER, Tina Turner, Springsteen, Columbia /CBS 15 18 NAGARAGAWA ENKA, Hiroshi 6 8 I WON'T LET THE SUN GO Capitol 3 3 SPORTS, Huey Lewis & the Itsuki, TJC /TV Asahi-RFMP- DOWN ON ME, Nik Kershaw, 5 2 DIAMOND LIFE, Sade, Epic News, Chrysalis /MCA Sound 1 MCA 6 6 THE WORKS, Queen, EMI 4 4 PRIVATE DANCER, Tina Turner, AUSTRALIA 16 15 TOKYO SUGAR TOWN, Chiemi 7 10 WHEN DOVES CRY, Prince, 7 7 THRILLER, Michael Jackson, Capitol (Courtesy Kent Music Report) Hor!, Canyon /Top Warner Bros. As Yukiko Epic 5 7 GHOSTBUSTERS, Soundtrack, of 8/27/84 17 17 LITTLE PRINCESS, 8 5 TALKING LOUD AND CLEAR, 8 15 PARADE, Spandau Ballet, Arista /PolyGram Okada, Canyon /Sun -NTV OMD, Virgin Reformation 6 5 SHE'S SO UNUSUAL, Cyndi SINGLES 18 16 TSUGUNAI, Teresa Teng, 9 NEW I'M YOUR SON SOUTH 9 NEW PHIL FEARON & GALAXY, Lauper, Epic /CBS This Last Taurus /JCM AMERICA, Sylvio, RCA Ensign 7 6 FOOTLOOSE, Soundtrack, Week Week 19 NEW DANCE, Shogo Hamada. CBS - 10 NEW JUMP, Pointer Sisters, Planet 10 9 BREAK OUT, Pointer Sisters, Columbia /CBS 1 2 WAKE ME UP BEFORE YOU GO Sony /Road & Sky Planet 8 8 HEARTBEAT CITY. Cars, GO, Wham!, Epic 20 NEW MUSUMEYO, Gannosuke Ashiya, 11 2 1 WHEN DOVES CRY, Prince, Teichiku /J&K 8 AN INNOCENT MAN, Billy Joel, Elektra /WEA ALBUMS CBS 9 9 ELIMINATOR, ZZ Top, Warner Warner Bros. 12 16 HUMAN'S LIB, Howard Jones, Bros. /WEA 3 3 BURN FOR YOU, Inxs, WEA

WEA 10 10 BREAKING HEARTS, Elton 4 6 I CAN DREAM ABOUT YOU, Dan ALBUMS 1 1 PARADE, Spandau Ballet, 13 14 BREAKING HEARTS, Elton John, Geffen /WEA Hartman, MCA Chrysalis John, Rocket 11 11 CAN'T SLOW DOWN. Lionel 5 4 TWO TRIBES, Frankie Goes To 1 NINKIMONDO DE IKOU, 2 5 DIAMOND LIFE, Sade, Epic 14 12 INTO THE GAP, Thompson Richie, Motown /Quality Hollywood, Island Southern All Stars, 3 2 DISCOVERY, Mike Oldfield, Twins, Arista 12 18 CONDITION CRITICAL, Quiet 6 5 OH SHERRIE. Steve Perry, CBS Victor /Amuse Virgin 15 11 PURPLE RAIN, Prince & Riot, Pasha /CBS 7 15 WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO 2 3 FOOTLOOSE, Soundtrack, CBS - 4 4 EDEN, Everything But The Girl, Revolution, Warner Bros. 13 12 MAN ON THE LINE, Chris WITH IT, Tina Turner, Sony WEA

16 20 NOW, THAT'S WHAT I CALL DeBurgh, ABM Interfusion 3 2 ZETTAI CHECKERS, Checkers, 5 3 VICTORY, Jacksons, Epic MUSIC II, Various, Virgin 14 14 SELF CONTROL, Laura 8 9 SMALL TOWN BOY, Bronski Canyon 6 6 LEGEND, Bob Marley & Wailers, 17 13 HUMAN RACING, Nik Kershaw, Branigan, Atlantic /WEA Beat, London 4 4 E, Eikichi Yazawa, Warner - Island MCA 15 20 OUT OF THE CELLAR, Ratt, 9 7 SELF CONTROL. Laura Pioneer 7 7 SEVEN AND THE RAGGED 18 10 BREAKDANCE, Various, Polydor Atlantic /PolyGram Branigan, Atlantic 5 5 BIG WAVE, Tatsuro Yamashita, TIGER, Duran Duran, EMI 19 18 BREAKDANCE YOU CAN DO IT!, 16 16 CAMOUFLAGE, Rod Stewart, 10 11 DANCING IN THE DARK, Bruce Moon 8 NEW PURPLE RAIN- Prince -Warner Various, K -tel Warner Bros. /WEA Springsteen, CBS 6 8 VICTORY, Jacksons, Epic -Sony Bros. 20 38 BORN IN THE U.S.A., Bruce 17 15 INTO THE GAP, Thompson 11 12 TO SIR WITH LOVE, Vicki Sue 7 7 OFFICIAL OLYMPIC ALBUM, 9 10 JUNK CULTURE, OMD, Virgin Springsteen, CBS Twins, Arista /PolyGram Robinson, RCA Various, CBS -Sony 10 9 PRIMITIVE, Neil Diamond, CBS www.americanradiohistory.com 56

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C.O.D. -Uphill (Peace Of Mind) (5:44); producer: Raul A. PICKS -new releases with the greatest chart potential in the corresponding format. RECOMMENDED - Rodriguez; writer: Frederick Knight; records with potential for significant chart action in the corresponding format. ALSO RECEIVED -other publisher: Irvin, records with potential for chart entry in the corresponding format. and other new releases. Records equal- BMI; Emergency EMDS 6545 (12 -inch single). Lurching, ly appropriate for more than one format are given the higher review. Pop (Hot 100) is listed first. as that syncopated hip hop; a bit more adventurous than usual. chart surveys the broadest audience. Adult Contemporary and Dance /Disco are last, as those charts Label based in New York. measure airplay only. NEW & NOTEWORTHY -highlights new and developing acts worthy of attention. ULTRAVOX- Dancing With Tears In My Eyes (7:44); All singles commercially available in the U.S. are eligible for review. Reviews are coordinated by Nancy Erlich at Billboard, 1515 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10036 (telephone: 212 -764 -7311). Country singles producer: Ultravox; writers: B. Currie, M. Ure, C.C., W. should be sent to. Kip Kirby, Billboard, 14 Music Circle East, Nashville, Tenn. 37203 (telephone: 615 -748- Cann; publishers: Hot Food /Mood /Jump- Jet /Sing Sing, 8100). ASCAP; Chrysalis 4V9 -42783 (12 -inch single). Tenor angst and a disco beat. BILLY IDOL-flesh For Fantasy (3:47); producer: Weymouth, C. Frantz; J. Harrison; publishers: Index /Bleu JOHN WAITE- Missing You (6:59); producers: John Keith Forsey; writers: Idol, Stevens; publishers: Bone - Disque, ASCAP; Private I ZS4-04583. Absolutely hot as recommended Waite, David Thoener, Gary Gersh; writers: J. Waite, C. idol /Rare Blue /Rock Steady, ASCAP; Chrysalis VS4- blazes, this record; more fluid, more passionate than the TOM T. HALL -P.S. I Love You (2:25); producer: Jerry Sandford, M. Leonard; publishers: Hudson Bay /Paper- 42809. 7 -inch version of previously reviewed 12 -inch, Talking Heads original, just as mysterious and compel- Kennedy; writers: Gordon Jenkins, Johnny Mercer; pub- waite /Fallwater /Markmeem, BMI /ASCAP; EMI America Billboard Aug. 18, 1984. ling. A few gospel roots do wonders. lishers: MCA/WB, ASCAP; Mercury 880 216 -7. Laid back V -7833. 12 -inch version of previously reviewed 7 -inch, BARRY GIBB -Shine Shine (4:13); producers: Barry NEW EDITION -Cool It Now (4:06); producers: Vin- rendition of a sentimental chestnut. Bilboard, June 16, 1984. Gibb, Karl Richardson; publisher: Gibb Bros., BMI; MCA cent Brantley, Rick Timas; writers: Brantley, Timas; pub- BOXCAR WILLIE -Whine, Whistle, Whine (3:18); pro- KIM FIELDS-He Loves Me-He Loves Me Not (7:14); 52443. A solo LP called Now Voyager" is on the way, lisher: New Generation, ASCAP; MCA 52455 (12 -inch ver- ducer: Pete Drake; writers: Don Goodman, Mark Sherrill; producers: Hal Davis, Elliot Willensky; writer: Elliot Wil- preview single meshes a manic techno -tempo and Carib- sion also available, MCA 23515). New label and publisher: Al Gallico, BMI; Main Street MS 93023 (c /o lensky; publisher: Music Center, ASCAP; Critique CRI bean lilt with the familiar staccato phrasing. production team have moved the young group away from MCA). The sound this train makes is "Cliche, cliche, 1208 (12 -inch single). Actress -turned -singer sounds a lot DIANA ROSS -Swept Away (3:58); producers: Daryl their Jackson 5 mimicry into slicker, more contemporary cliche." more sophisticated in a techno -dance setting than she Hall, Arthur Baker; writers: Daryl Hall, Sara Allen; pub- electronic soul; they still play up the cuteness factor, BUZZ CASON-Love On A Blue Rainy Day (4:20); pro- did with "Dear Michael." Label based in New York, lishers: Hot Cha /Fust Buzza, BMI; RCA PB- 13864. The though. ducer: Perky Higgins; writers: Kent Robbins, Richard E. 212 -New York City People (5:51); producers: V. Varoli, state of the pop -dance art, with a taut rhythmic base Carpenter; publishers: Kent Robbins /Let There Be Music, C. Minucci, M.D. Smith; writers: V. Varoli, M.D. Smith; courtesy of Baker and Hall, and Ross showing off a dy- recommended BMI /ASCAP; Evergreen EV -1024. A tenderly interpreted publisher: Piper, BMI; Piper PP 1002 (12 -inch single). namic range from a whisper to a torchy wail. CARRIE LUCAS -Summer In The Street (3:58); produc- mood piece; Cason's vocalizing is right on target. Label Slick urban electro -soul with a warm, inviting vocal. Con- er: Stephen Shockley; writers: C. Lucas, J. Palermo, E. based in Nashville. tact: (212) 398 -9225. recommended Palermo; publishers: Spectrum VII /Carriffic /Goat Pa- KURTIS BLOW -8 Million Stories (7:45); producers: J.B. trol /Hip Trip, ASCAP /BMI; Constellation /MCA 52449. Moore, Robert Ford, Jr.; writers: W. Waring, K. Blow, D. Delicate, tinkly electro -dance with a strong singalong Harris, S. Breck; publisher: Kuwa, ASCAP; Mercury 880 JEFFERSON STARSHIP -Layin' It On The Line (4:07); hook. 170 -1. 12 -inch version of previously reviewed 7 -inch, Bill- producer: Ron Nevison; writers: Craig Chaquico, Mickey TINA TURNER -Lean On Me (3:36); producer: not listed; board, Aug. 25, 1984. Thomas; publisher: Lunatunes, BMI; Grunt FB- 13872. writer: Bill Withers; publisher: Interior, BMI; Fantasy Contemporary ARROW Hot Hot (5:45); producer: Alphonsus Cas- Hard rock with their trademark harmonic intervals and a -Hot A fiery remolding of the Bill Withers hit, reissued fairly cynical political bent. 948. sell; writer: Alphonsus Cassell; publisher: Rare Blue, from her "Ike & Tina" r &b days. MIKE POST -The A -Team (2:38); producer: Mike Post; ASCAP; Chrysalis 4V9- 42701. (12 -inch single). High - LEON HAYWOOD- Tenderoni (3:48); producer: Leon writers: Mike Post, Pete Carpenter; publishers: S.J.C./ picks gloss calypso. Haywood; writer: Leon Haywood; publisher: Jim -Edd, Darla /April /Marbo, ASCAP; RCA PB- 13859. Post special- VELS- Private World (4:36); prodcuer: Steven Stanley; Modern 7- 99708. Haywood's first for the label and TV to pop radio; pity the fool who BMI; writers: Alice DeSoto, Charles Hansen, Chris Larkin; pub- izes in crossover: EVERLY BROTHERS The the label's first for a black audience; midtempo funk, all -On Wings Of A Nightingale doesn't program this one. (2:34); producer: lishers: April/Velsongs, ASCAP; Mercury 880 -138 -1 (12- in fun. Dave Edmunds; writer: Paul McCartney; JIM CAPALDI -l'II Keep Holding On (3:54); producers: publisher: MPL, inch single). The new wave meets the beat aesthetic; JOHNNY "GUITAR" WATSON- Strike On Computers ASCAP; Mercury 880 213 -7. Phil and Don Jim Capaldi, Stewart Levine; writers: Jim Capaldi, Kenny sing Paul: history weird, wired dance music. (3:29); producer: Johnny Watson; writer: not listed; pub- turned upside down. A more -than wel- Lynch, Chris Parren; publisher: Warner -Tamerlane, BMI/ come lisher: Virjon, BMI; Valley Vue VV 769 (12 -inch version return. THUNDERSTONE -Stop That Knocking (5:45); produc- Specks, PRS; Atlantic 7- 89625. From the ex- Traffic mem- er: not listed; Frank Francois; publisher: Dr. Fran- also available, Valley Vue VV 1269). Bluesy, good -na- writer: ber's second solo LP; lush synth textures, upbeat mood. cois', BMI; Supertronics RY -003 -inch single). Loose, tured anti -chip recitation; in its third week on the Black (12 DAVE EDMUNDS-Something About You (2:56); pro- comfortable chart. Label based in Los Angeles. recommended Brooklyn soul. Contact: (212) 330 -0950. ducer: Jeff Lynne; writers: E. Holland, L. Dozier, B. Hol- BILL WOLFER Are) One Sunny Day (4:12); pro- GAYLE ADAMS-I'm Warning You (6:00); producers: land; publisher: Stone Agate, BMI; Columbia 38- 04585. -(You CECIL WELCH AND THE NECESSARY TOUCH -The ducer: Bill Wolfer; writers: B. Wolfer, D. Pitchford; pub- Willie Lester, Rodney Brown; writers: Rodney Brown, Rocking cover of a 1965 Four Tops hit. Most Necessary Touch (4:27); producer: Don Carroll; ASCAP Solar 7- Willie Lester; publisher: Diamond in the Rough, BMI; KROKUS- Midnite Maniac (3:41); producer: Bruce Fair - lishers: Wolftoons, /Pitchford, BMI; Lowery, BMI; Lowery LR- writer: Don Carroll; publisher: Mainline ML -5002 (12 -inch single) (c /o Alpha Dist., New bairn; writers: Marc Storace, Fernando Von Arb; publish- 69698. A pop -urban blend to fit either format; bouncy the Mancini orchestra's 003. MOR instrumental featuring York). Low-key disco, rather Sister Sledgish. with a bit of bite to the lead guitar. ers: Geffen/Warner- Tamerlane/Krokus, BMI; Arista ÁS1- and breezy, trumpet soloist. Contact: (404) 325 -0832. GIL -SCOTT HERON -Ron (6:42); producer: Bill Lass - 9248. Definite pop possibilities for this AOR -style -Re ROBERT ARMES -Jump To It (3:36); producers: Robert well; writer: Gil Scott -Heron; publisher: Brouhaha, stomper, now that the mainstream is open to the occa- Armes, Pepe Francis, Tim Tickner; writer: Robert Armes; ASCAP; Arista ADI -9216 (12 -inch single). Political cam- sional sliver of metal. publisher: Baby Ryan, CAPAC /ASCAP; Cruise CRS -002. paign poem, too strong to be heard on purely musical SOUNDTRACK /MARIA VIDAL -Body Rock (3:37); pro- Slightly jazzy soft -rock from a promising Canadian artist. terms. 1 ducers: Phil Galdston, Sylvester Levay; writers: S. Levay, Contact: P.O. Box 262, Lewiston, N.Y. 14092. r CLARENCE CARTER Ain't What You Do (4:38); pro- J. Bettis; publisher: Chilly D, ASCAP; EMI America B- -It DANNY JONES-Nice Girl (3:35); producer: Jerry Buck- ducer: Clarence Carter; writer: Clarence Carter; publish- 8233. Film theme in the generic mold (Greased Maniac ner; writer: J. Buckner; publisher: Miss Areal, ASCAP; New & Noteworthy er: Future Stars, BMI; Big C BC -104. The voice of experi- Flashdances). First String FS75181 (c /o Alpha Dist., N.Y.). Easygoing AND THE AMERICAN Stand- ence speaks, the girls in the chorus do the singing. GARY U.S. BONDS MEN- tune lopes along in California- country fashion. DENNIS DeYOUNG- Desert Moon (4:48); producer: Fire producer: Little Steven; Contact: P.O. Box 371333, Decatur, Ga. 30037. ing In The Line Of (3:40); Dennis DeYoung; writer: Dennis DeYoung; publisher: G. Bonds, S. Van publishers: King Kong, INGRAM- Fantasy (4:52); producer: not listed; writer: writers: Zandt; Grand Illusion, ASCAP; A &M AM -2666. Graceful soft -rock ASCAP; Phoenix PRT -0071 (c Al- William Ingram; publishers: Sloopus /Family Produc- BMI /Blue Midnight, /o ballad marks the first solo venture for the voice of all pha Dist., New York). Bond's first for the label fits into tions /Green Mirage, BMI; Mirage 7- 99711. Sweet, low - those Styx smashes; a lighter, less- amplified arrange- the strong- conviction, high- fervor style of his collabora- key ballad. Disco) Dance ment than he would have used with the group. tor and producer. BOBBY & THE MIDNITES-(I Want To Live In) America REBBIE JACKSON- Centipede (4:13); producer: Mi- (3:20); producer: Jeffrey Baxter; writers: B. Cochran, B. fl chael Jackson; writer: M. Jackson; publisher: Mijac, BMI; Weir, J. Barlow, G. Graham; publishers: Cochin Rockin/ picks Columbia 38- 04547. One more Jackson sibling joins the Just After Midnite /Hoodathunkit, ASCAP; Columbia 38- music scene; a sensuous voice to warm up some of the 04587. Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir gets top billing oddest imagery and leanest production brother Michael on this fast -paced, Cougarish celebration. (outhr\ has up y come with yet. FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD Tribes (7:55); HARRY NILSSON- Loneliness (3:42); producers: Rick -Two producer: Trevor Horn; writers: Gill, Johnson, O'Toole; SAM HARRIS Don't Bite (3:49); Riccio, Harry Nilsson; writer: Yoko Ono; publisher: Ono, -Sugar producers: publisher: Perfect, BMI; ZTT /Island 0 -96931 (12 -inch Steve Barri, Tony Peluso; writers: B. Roberts, D. Weiss; BMI; Polydor 881 177 -7. First single from a various -art- picks single). Controversy -ridden British band makes as fran- ists LP of Ono compositions; an accessible blues- rocker publishers: Broozer Toones /Donna Weiss, BMI; Motown DOLLY PARTON -God Won't Get You (4:13); produc- tic a dance single out of nuclear holocaust as they did 1743MF. TV's Search" has already made this ver- with a strong electric beat. "Star ers: Mike Post, Dolly Parton; writer: Dolly Parton; pub- out of more intimate matters in "Relax." a FIGHTS -I Ain't Playin' (3:16); producers: Michael Shi- satile newcomer something of household word and a lisher: Velvet Apple, BMI; RCA PB- 13883. As pretty a flet, Jeff Boyd; writer: Michael Shiflet; publisher: Fights, prime name to watch; debut single is in the fashionable country ballad as anyone has done recently, this new DOR mold. ASCAP; RCI R -2388. Midwest quartet scores points for recommended Parton original shows why, at her best, no one can touch charm in an unassuming "Teenager In Love" rewrite. HOLLYMOON SUITE -New Girl Now (3:30); producer: Dolly. It's taken from her film "Rhinestone." Contact: P.O. Box 126, Elmsford, N.Y. 10523. WILLESDEN DODGERS -Gunsmoke Breakout (11:30); Tom Treumuth; writer: Dermot Grehan; publishers: WITH DAVE Nobody ILLUSTRATED MAN -Head Over Heels (3:30); producer: ANNE MURRAY LOGGINS- producer: Willesden Dodgers; writers: Pete Q. Harris, Ni- Screen Gems-EMI /AutoTunes, BMI; Warner Bros. 7- Do Jim Ed Norman; John Punter; writers: Foxman, Burnham, Mason, Dean; Loves Me Like You (3:51); producer: gel Green; publisher: Zomba; Jive Electro JED1 -9228 (12- 29208. Canadian quintet and MTV /AOR favorites share P. Ensign, BMI; Capi- publisher: MCA, ASCAP; Capitol B -5392. In the emerging writers: J. Dunn, Phillips; publisher: inch single). Synthesized studio concoction, having less the high -decibel teenpop style that's been breaking new B pop duet, Brit -funk tradition; mannered vocals vying with a tough tol -5401. Another well- matched /crossover to do with the wide open prairies than with sealed solid - names on the Hot 100; should follow in the Billy Satel- with Dave Loggins of "Please rhythm section. this time featuring Murray state circuitry; a cleverly inhuman dance sound. lite /Night Ranger wake with ease. FASTWAY -AII Fired Up (2:43); producer: Eddie Kramer; Come To Boston" fame. Although targeted at country, KYM -Give Me The Dance (6:54); producers: Richard VANITY -Pretty Mess (3:44); producers: Bill Wolfer, writer: Fastway; publishers: Ten /Nymph /Motor, BMI; this could easily make the transition to AC and pop Roeder, Joe Thomas; writers: R. Roeder, J. Thomas; pub- Vanity; writers: Vanity, Bill Wolfer; publishers: Jobete/ Columbia 38- 04591. Hard -driving metal. formats. lisher: Award Masters, BMI; Award A12784002. 12 -inch Wolftoons, ASCAP; Motown 1752MF. The voice may FRIZZELL & WEST -It's A Be Together Night (2:54); version of previously reviewed 7 -inch, Billboard, Aug. 24, evoke Olivia or Sheena, but the words are pure Vanity, producer: Jim Ed Norman; writers: T. Rocco, J. Schweers, 1984. Label based in Baltimore, Md. slicing through the tecnho -pop tracks with claws; first C. Black; publishers: Bibo/Schweers, ASCAP; Viva 7- qA-f\\7/1i/ WHODINI- Friends (4:40); producer: Larry Smith; writ- single since leaving the Prince organization is indelicate, 29187. Frizzell's unique singing style poses a challenge ers: Jalil Hutchins, Larry Smith; publisher: Zomba; Jive to say the least, but then people said that about "Nasty most singing partners couldn't match, but West blends JD1 -9227 (12 -inch single). Solemn rap with bare -bones - Girl." so well with him that she seems like an extension of his Black accompaniment. voice. Well- crafted lyric details the discovery of love. CARL LEWIS -Goin' For The Gold (4:28); producer: VINCE GILL-Turn Me Loose (3:10); producer: Emory LINDA CLIFFORD -A Night With The Boys (6:53); pro- Narada Michael Walden; writer: not listed; publisher: not picks Gordy Jr.; writer: Vincent Gill; publisher: Benefit, BMI; ducers: Billy Osborne, Zane Giles; writers: Bob Garrett, listed; Megatone MT -132 (12 -inch single). He runs, he RCA PB- 13860. Gill pumps out a rhythmic torrent of re- Marsha Malamet; publisher: Creative Entertainment, jumps ... now he sings. No gold medal here, but a capa- sistance in this tale of a dying relationship that won't BMI; Red Label RD- 12000. 12 -inch version of previously ble performance on an inspirational dance song; typically STAPLE SINGERS -Slippery People (3:56); produc- quite die. Sassy guitar licks and Gill's ever-expressive vo- reviewed 7 -inch, Billboard, Aug. 18, 1984. Label based in inventive production from Narada Michael Walden. Con- ers: Mike Piccirillo, Gary Goetzman; writers: D. Byrne, T. cals highlight the production. Chicago. tact: (415) 621 -7475.

www.americanradiohistory.com News 57 HARDWARE FIRMS HOPEFUL Professional CD Market Grows Continued from page 6 rie, national accounts /market develop- Haute, Ind., and LaserDisc in Los Borgerson says that the company ment manager for Sony Pro Audio. Angeles. Although the system as a will be introducing a Studer CD play- Guthrie says the 3000 system is whole is new, the CDP -5000 is actu- er at the fall Audio Engineering Soci- modular, composed of the CDP -3000 ally the first professional player Sony I ety convention here, which will be player, which retails for $2,100, and introduced. "basically the same machine as the the CDS -3000 controller, at $1,200. Guthrie predits that besides broad- is of run- ReVox," but with touches designed The control unit capable casters and CD pressing plants, there says for the professional, such as balanced ning two players, and Guthrie are myriad other markets for Sony to Lei structure was chosen for outputs and "modified software" for the modular explore with pro CD systems. "We UNTROUBLED WATERS -Roger Waters meets Columbia executives back- its convenience and the options it professional applications. The price, see sound effects libraries taking ad- stage at New Jersey's Meadowlands after his recent show there. Pictured higher provides users. he adds, will be about $250 vantage of this technology," he says. from left are West Coast product marketing vice president Bob Willcox, tag the ReVox con- "The engineer can physically re- vice than the $1,150 "There are also uses that theme parks product development vice president Arma Andon, Waters, senior model commands. move the players from the controller, Peter Asher, pro- sumer could find for these systems, as well president /general manager Al Teller, Waters' manager Sony's pro audio division is ex- say, if there's a space problem in the marketing vice president Bob as any video production facilities motion vice president Ray Anderson and interested in the pro market control room. Also, the players are tremely where they are in need of especially Sherwood. for CD hardware. Last year, Sony fitted with an RS422 port provision good audio source material." placed consumer model CD players which allows the user to interface at approximately 250 radio stations them with other controllers in a more Sony has already, in conjunction nationwide to demonstrate their ca- substantial system such as an with Philips, agreed on the CD -ROM pabilities to engineers. automation." data format, but so far no interface Billboard "Since the introduction of the Sony's other new pro system is the unit has been announced that will ac- CDP -3000 and CDS -3000 system at CDP -5000 and CDA -5000, a con- tually enable the players to be linked NAB, we've received a good demand sole- mounted single player and disk with a microcomputer. However, Pop Singles for the 3000, and we'll be shipping analyzer unit respectively. This sys- Sony's 610ES consumer model player from back order when we release the tem is being marketed to Compact is fitted with a 26 -pin "accessory con- CHART RESEARCH units in September," says Jim Guth- Disc manufacturing facilities, says nector" on its rear panel, which may Guthrie, and is already in place at be an indication that such a connect- PACKAGES Agenda Set For CBS Labs in Stanford, Conn., the ing device is not far in the future for The definitive lists of the top hits year by year, Vid Music Meet Digital Audio Disc Corp. in Terre Sony. through the entire history of record charts. EIGHT -MONTH EXHIBITION Continued from page 3 Based on the authoritative statistical reers are the movie makers of tomor- search of the music industry's foremost trade row, and allowing some figures who've made the jump to tell how Chicago Gets Historical Fest publication. they did it. CHICAGO -The Chicago His- manes by blues artists Sunnyland THREE TITLES AVAILABLE: Closing the conference will be the torical Society plans to present an ex- Slim and Buddy Guy, jazz pianist Billboard Video Music Awards pre- hibition and music festival next year Art Hodes, chamber music group Number One Pop Singles, 1941 through sentations. Categories featured will chronicling the Windy City's contri- Chicago Ensemble, the Chicago Op- 1983. Lists Billboard issue date, title, artist be best director, best cinematogra- butions to American music. era Theatre and the Von Freeman pher, best choreographer, best light- Running from Feb. 16-Oct. 27, Quintet, in addition to concerts by and label of the number one record of each ing director, best set designer, best "Making Music Chicago Style, 1830- various groups representing Chica- week. $50.00. editor, best computer graphics, best 1970" will encompass more than 350 go's ethnic mix. special effects, best audio, best cos- artifacts, musical instruments, docu- The exhibition, according to an of- Top Ten Pop Singles, 1947 through 1983 tumes, best performance by a new ments, posters and photos culled ficial description, will "explain events Lists title, artist and label of every record which artist, best male performance, best fe- from the Historical Society's archives and circumstances which led to the male performance, best group perfor- as well as from public and private development of different kinds of reached number 10 or higher on Billboard's pop mance, best concert performance, sources, according to Historical Soci- music in Chicago. It will show mate- singles charts. Listed alphabetically within best conceptual video, most innova- ety spokeswoman Betsy Raymond. rials concerning locally and national- each year. #1 records are indicated. $50.00. tive video, best overall independent More than two dozen concerts by ly famous musicians and musical or- production, best long -form produc- Chicago -based artists will also be ganizations ranging from the Lyric Top Pop Singles Year, tion and best overall video. Of The 1946 through presented throughout the course of Opera to the Chicago Symphony Or- 1983. The annual listings of the top hits of Advance registration for the con- the exhibition, free to the public with chestra, from jazzman Benny Good- the ference is $275 per person. Exhibit admission to the Historical Society, man to bluesman Muddy Waters." year in rank order, as published in Billboard's and hospitality space starts at $600. adds Raymond. They include perfor- MOIRA McCORMICK year -end special issues. Includes title, artist For information on registration, ex- label hibits and hospitality rooms, tape For The Record MW Push For and for each entry. $50.00. submission and award consideration, Individual yearly lists may also be purchased contact Kris Sofley at (818) 842- A &M claims that Styx's double Compact Discs 1212, or write to Billboard Video live album "Caught In The Act" has separately; see coupon below. $5.00 per list. Music Conference, 9107 Wilshire sold 420,000 units. A story in last Continued from page 3 Blvd., Suite 700, Beverly Hills, Calif. week's issue suggested that the album "I think the point-of- purchase dis- 90210. had sold only 80,000 units. play materials will perhaps be the Billboard Chart Research most important element to the suc- Attn: Barbara DeMaria cess of the campaign, "says Shulman. "The MTV connection adds instant 1515 Broadway recognition and credibility when con- New York, NY 10036 sumers see the logo in the stores. "Only a very small percentage of Please send me the following Billboard Chart the population is aware of CD; less Research Packages: than 25% of the country is capable of accurately describing what a Com- A -1 Number One Pop Singles @ $50.00 pact Disc is and how it works. On the other hand, 80% of the young people A -2 Top Ten Pop Singles @ $50.00 who fit into MTV's demographics A -3 Top Pop Singles Of The Year @ $50.00 have instant recognition of MTV. We're looking to build the CD recog- Individual yearly lists from nition factor up to a level like that." (please list book code number) for PolyGram's Harry Losk, senior vice president for Compact Disc (please list year(s) desired.) manufacturing, says his company ex- Check or money order is enclosed in the pects to have about 500 titles on the CD market by the end of the year, amount of: which would represent about one - third of the market total. He estimates that there will be a minimum (Sorry no C.O.D. or billing.) of five million laser-read disks in the country by 1985. Name: "The CD market is a software - driven market," he says. "The play- Company: ers aren't worth much without the EASY MONEY -Peter Pan Industries manufacturing president Donald Ka- disks. It's very important for the Address. sen, seated, signs the Easy Street /Aero label to a production and distribu- hardware industry to participate with tion deal with his company. Standing from left are Easy Street's president us in a campaign like this, so that we City, State, Zip: Michael Gusick, international rep Haakon Brenner, national radio promo- can both do our part to let consumers tion head Nillie Adams, national club promotion manager Bob Kreitzer and know how much software there real- Overseas air mail rates available upon request. vice president and general manager Walt McGuire. ly is out there." www.americanradiohistory.com 5. News MUSIC REACH EXTENDED New Uniformity Seen MTV Aging Via Second Network In Software Packaging Continued from page 1 possible because MTV already has a gramming service, and video promo- music video tion executives agree. If four music Continued from page 1 At Arista Records, video manager "infrastructure," ac- ered the packaging from our compet- cording to with music vid- video networks will be fighting for Peter Baron predicts the new net- Pittman, ence of many incompatible packag- itors," says David Seuss, president of work will "play Barry (Manilow) and airtime and consumer attention, "It ing concepts (Billboard, April 28). eo-oriented programming, research the software firm. "Retailers like Dionne (Warwick) and Air Supply," means they all are going to have to Both formats measure about eight and advertising sales departments al- smaller boxes. Now when we consid- artists which have some difficulty become very imaginative with their inches by eight inches and, according ready in place. programming," says Island Records er packaging, we study the target au- getting exposure on existing video to an elated Tom Gross, Lieberman dience and the needs of the retailer." video promotion exec- national director of video promotion networks. Word from Enterprises' director of computer Within the new size constraints, is MTV Networks has al- Kris Puszkiewicz. But Baron and other label video utives that software, they are compatible with Broderbund and Sierra On -Line have the new service, suggests that the competition executives are uncertain as to wheth- ready begun staffing She existing fixtures. Electronic Arts' al- turned to developing catchy graphics to keep new per- the new networks will open er there will be room in the music but that plans are between bum format is an example of one and placing pertinent information on minimal, with only opportunities for a wider range of video marketplace for MTV plus the sonnel additions up package type, while a binder or book- the front and back covers. "After we hirings per department. of all kinds to gain ex- three other services that have said one or two programming like holder characterizes the second read about the racking services' diffi- not the adult- oriented ti- they will be going on the air: Discov- Although Pittman says that "re- posure, just standard. Simon & Schuster and Ap- culties with larger boxes, we decided tles which will go on MTV II, as net- ery Music Network (Billboard, Aug. search has pinpointed markets not ple Computer independently spear- to downsize," says Cathy Carlston of different clips to boost 4), Turner's proposed service, and reached by MTV," he is declining to works play headed the use of ¿he latter form. Broderbund. viewers' perceptions of them. now the second MTV channel. give any details of the other markets According to a spokeswoman for Activision recently switched to a "Is there room for four services ?" except the age bracket MTV will seek Pittman says he does not see the Apple, a front flap was added in re- flapped box. "We felt it was more ge- Baron asks. "I don't know if there's to reach. He refuses to comment on other networks that have been pro- sponse to consumers' desire to read neric, and the change was part of our going to be enough programming to what music format the service might posed this summer as a threat. His more about a computer program be- overall scheme to move into the com- cover 24 hours for four channels." follow. only comment is, "There have been a fore making a purchase. "We found puter software area," says a spokes- Although the cost of bringing lot of people announcing their inten- that people like to browse. It [the woman for the firm. Assistance in preparing this story MTV and its sister network Nickel- tions." new packaging] allows us to offer The fall quarter will see Simon & odeon to profitability has come to provided by Steven Dupler in New more information about how our Schuster's book format, as well as Ivy York. about $40 million, getting the new MTV Networks' announcement of products work," she says. Hill Corp.'s, tested in bookstores and service on the air will only represent its son -of -MTV service comes on the Most of the major software ven- mass merchandisers. Several compa- heels the an incremental cost of $7 million to According to Pittman, MTV Net- of company's stock issue, dors have recognized the standard, nies, including Designware, an edu- the network between now and Janu- works' experience in giving a service which two weeks ago saw 5.125 mil- with newcomer CBS Software the ex- cational software company, have ary, Pittman says. an "identity" will provide a major as- lion shares of the company's stock ception. "We are not out of the switched to the new book format. Extremely high efficiencies will be sist in the launch of the new pro- sell out at $15 per share. woods yet on the packaging issue," Music software maker Waveform says Frank Schwartz, president of and one of Spinnaker's product lines electronic publishing for Simon & are using packaging similar to Elec- Pay Cable Boosts Track Albums Schuster. "The packaging is getting a tronic Arts' album format. little better, but I still see oversized, As for the book -like boxes, Simon Continued from page 1 Record Bar isn't the only chain it began handling it here in February. bulky boxes." & Schuster's Schwartz says that ini- Record Bar's figures are indicative benefiting from soundtracks' second "It sold very well through May," The book publishing giant's initial tial response to "Typing Tutor III" of the album's national momentum. wind. At the Pittsburgh -based Na- says Rick Lawler, buyer for the dis- launch for the book format was for by book stores and department stores Released in tandem with the film in tional Record Mart, advertising di- tributor. "Then it had slowed down, its "Typing Tutor III," on which was "generally good." September, 1983, "Eddie & the rector Lance Jones says the chain's and we figured it was spent. In the documentation is bound like pages in With computer software packag- Cruisers" racked up a 13 -week chart 75 stores are "moving through 'Eddie beginning of August, HBO started to a book. The back flap contains the ing becoming thinner and easier to run before falling off. It re- entered & the Cruisers' like crazy," and he show it, and the album went crazy. floppy diskette, and its shape and size handle, Lieberman's Gross predicts the chart on Aug. 11, following the has run radio spots on WBZZ to back We've probably sold more albums in join the standard. The book format that eventually it might be displayed airing of the film on cable television. up the cable exposure. August than during the preceeding was developed to accommodate cus- in bins for customers to flip through. The present chart position is its high- "It seems that if a film isn't a six months." tomers who prefer to read about how "First the price needs to come down est to date, and Scotti Bros. label blockbuster release it's not getting a program runs before making a pur- to under $20," he says. "Then it can on Although chains have been trying president Johnny Musso says that much exposure," adds Jimmy Gra- chase, and to accommodate retailer be displayed in open bins." to monitor upcoming cable titles, no sales resulting from cable exposure ham, assistant album buyer and package -size requirements. far outshine the tally of the theatrical one was really prepared for "Eddie & Infocom, which firmly supported warehouse manager for National the Cruisers." "Everyone missed this run period. Record Mart. "With HBO and its oversized boxes, surprised mass Every Week In one," says Bob Varcho, assistant al- Estimating sales of 150,000 pieces Showtime, all a viewer has to do is hit merchandisers and racking services bum buyer for the 151 -store Camelot Billboard for the album during its initial run, a Graham notes similar pat- when it announced new compatible button." chain. Musso says that about 485,000 units terns for MCA's "Somewhere In packaging. And Spinnaker, which Computer have now been sold. CBS /Scotti Time" and Virgin's "Risky Busi- At Record Bar, which was also rolled out large -sized boxes for its Bros. is once again working the al- ness," although the latter only be- caught unprepared for the "Cruis- science fiction line of programs to Software Chart bum's first single, "On The Dark came available as an import after the ers" crush, Hunter says the chain will compete with Infocom, received neg- Side," and the already completed film completed its theatrical run. now have to really keep on top of ca- ative reaction from retailers during a Entertainment Top 20 next album by John Cafferty & the ble schedules. "We did alert our recent promotional tour. Jem Records, which distributes the Education Top 10 Beaver Brown Band has been pushed Virgin import, has also found cable stores in the past, but we had to let it Prior to introducing the incompat- back from its original September re- exposure of the film to be its biggest slip," he says. "If we'd stayed on top, ible packaging, Spinnaker took pride Home Management far "Cruisers" caught with- lease date to see how ally. Released in Britain in January, we wouldn't have been in offering uniformity. "For Trillium Top 10 will roll. the album sold steadily for Jem when out it." (the science fiction line), we consid- VSDA Convention Tackling Several Urgent /slues Continued from page 1 With an average of 300 titles a month dustry has not yet answered. 29; almost every breakfast, lunch, gories. Though feature films still home video marketplace, especially hitting the home video market, retail - As the industry grows, new kinds dinner and cocktail hour has been dominate, made -fors constitute an in- in the video specialty store. Although ers and distributors say they're facing of outlets are joining the business. claimed by a company eager to make creasingly important category, with a few manufacturers, such as Para- a glut they'll never be able to Mass merchandisers need to learn a good impression. comedy the latest hot product line. mount Home Video and Media overcome. how to market video, and manufac- Exhibit space, stuffed with an un- The comedy team of Franken & Da- Home Entertainment, have shown Competing technologies are turers need to see whether special expected 170 -plus different firms, vis will appear to boost their new vid- that low increasingly hard for a share eocassette. And though music may pricing can put more prod- fighting programs are needed to support the was set to open at 1 p.m. Sunday uct into consumers' video libraries, of consumers' video entertainment big outlets. Record stores and super- (26). Warner Home Video will spon- not yet have carved a big hole in the the vast majority of suppliers keep re- dollars. Manufacturers say that they markets also have special needs home sor refreshments, Embassy Home home video marketplace, members of tail prices high so that they can get a may be considering letting pay -per- video's often -stressed distribution Entertainment that night's cocktail the Police will be at VSDA to push share of rental income. Retailers are view programmers have first win - system has only begun to serve. reception, and RCA /Columbia Pic- their cassettes nonetheless. Film di- getting increasingly frustrated over dows on some product, choosing to rector Francis Ford Coppola will be All through 1984, the home video tures the dinner. being asked to create a sell- through sacrifice some potential revenue in fa- the keynote speaker. industry has been surprised by the Throughout the conference, such marketplace and not getting the low- vor of going with a medium where scope of its success, and the VSDA is companies as MGM/UA, Home But this is a retailers' convention, priced product to feed it with; manu- they get a guaranteed share of every no exception. At first 1,200 attendees Video, Vestron Video, MCA/Home and its schedule reflects that fact. facturers say they won't cut prices dollar produced. were projected for the organization's Video, CBS/Fox Video, Thorn EMI Each day from 11 a.m. to noon, the until a sell- through market exists. Video has become such a hot re- third annual conference. As the num- Video and Sony Video Software will VSDA will be holding three simulta- As distributors face an increas- tail trend that new stores are spring - bers boomed, regular registrations be spending hundreds of thousands neous workshops devoted to helping ingly harsh battle for customers, ing up faster than the market can closed at 1,500, and currently it looks of dollars in the hope their largesse retailers solve their problems. transshipping has become an indus- grow to support them. Thus many as if there will be 2,100 registrants for will be remembered by cassette -buy- try epidemic. Manufacturers outlets never see any increased reve- Monday's opening session will fea- corn- the convention. ing retailers. Even distributor Ingram plain is nue, despite the rapid growth in the ture speeches by retailers Jim George that service being ignored in Video is pitching in for a meal. favor of selling cassettes to retailers a number of VCR owners around Three years ago, 225 people at- of San Francisco Home Video and tended the first VSDA meet. Last continent away, and unscrupulous them. Assistance in preparing this story Frank Bamako of The Video Place, year, there were 725 registrants. retailers are said to be getting prod- Music video has proven a far provided by Faye Zuckerman in Los as well as the high-tech, high-budget uct free as sales -hungry distributors weaker genre than many in the indus- The convention schedule reflects Angeles. Coppola. And closing the morning ship cassettes without asking for cash try expected. How video specialty re- the rising wealth of the video indus- will be a talk on that favorite topic or credit references. tailers should deal with a product try and the eagerness of old and new The roster of guests scheduled to among retailers, shoplifting, with ex- Too much product is fighting for that is often alien to them, and players to be on good terms with vid- pass through the conference shows pert Frank Abagnale detailing scams too little shelf space and distributor whether record outlets should start eo retailers. No registrant will need not just home video's growth, but the and how to avoid them. capital, say distributors and retailers. carrying video, are questions the in- to pay for a meal between Aug. 26- growth of its individual product cate- TONY SEIDEMAN www.americanradiohistory.com 1 Í'T I i ailp441 441 I Illtimrm -..w rntmim-A'6N 4

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He is vice president and 107/e 47/8 Mattel - * * * Aug. 27 -30, Nebraska Videodisc 463/8 333/e MCA 18 672 433/e 423/4 427a +'/e manager of Disc -N -Tapes there. 85'/z 69Y4 3M 13 3736 843/2 823/a 821/4 -1'/z Symposium, Nebraska Center for 42'/2 * * Luchi deJesus, 61, after a brief ill- 47 29Y4 Motorola 14 9273 431/4 421/2 -% * Continuing Education at the Univ. of 9 159 371/2 373/4 371/4 _4_ ye 18 Angeles. He was 39'/z 287/z No. American Phillips Boy, Daniel Lowe, to Anne and ness Aug. in Los 31/44 unch Nebraska -Lincoln East Campus and 53/4 2'/4 Orrox Corporation - 3 33/4 31/4 tv mov- 2 an arranger of music for and 327/e 183/4 Pioneer Electronics 46 14 223/e 221/4 223/2 unch Tom Wheeler, Aug. in Palo Alto. the Cornhusker Hotel, Lincoln, Neb. ies. He is survived by his wife Marcie 383/8 28% RCA 11 3447 361/4 353/8 357/2 unch He is the editor of Guitar Player Aug. 30 -Sept. 8. International Au- 173/8 123/4 Sony 13 4141 141/2 143/4 143/4 -'/e and three children. magazine. dio & Video Fair, Berlin. 41 30Y4 Storer Broadcasting - 1322 423/8 411/4 41% +3/4 31/2 33/8 31/2 +'/e 4% 3Y4 Superscope (Marantz) - 38 * * * * * * Sept. 1 -2, second annual Greene 70 49Y4 Taft Broadcasting 14 213 681/4 663/4 663/4 -1'/4 County Coal Miner's Jamboree, Jef- 2005 20% 203/4 201/2 -y4 29% 17 Warner Communications Girl, Carly Elizabeth, to Jeb and 65, Aug. 8 in North 15 193/4 181/4 18'á -1 Ye Wayne Barrie, ferson, Pa. 197/2 8Y4 Wherehouse Entertain. 72 Meg Mazursky Brien, Aug. 22 in Wales, Pa. He owned Barrie Sound Sept. 5 -7, Second National Soft- New York. He is the vice president Ask OVER THE Sales Bid Ask Studio, which later became Barrie ware Show, Anaheim Convention OVER THE Sales Bid of Champion Entertainment. She is COUNTER COUNTER Audio- Visual, and designed and pro- Center, Anaheim, Calif. the casting director for Joy Todd and accordians. 101/4 10y duced "Barrielectric" Sept. 6 -8, Southern Cable Televi- ABKCO Y2 7/a Josephon Int'I 8300 the daughter of film director Paul Certron Corp. 6900 2Y2 2% Recoton 10100 81/4 8Y2 He is survived by his wife Mary and sion Assn. Eastern Show, Georgia 23/4 Mazursky. Data Packaging 1900 8'/4 9 Schwartz Bros. 2 three children. World Congress Center, Atlanta. Koss Corp. 3100 17/8 2'/4 * ** Sept. 7 -9, New York Guitar & Mu- Over-the -Counter prices shown may or may not represent actual transactions. Rather, they are a guide to Marriages sic Expo, Madison Square Garden the range within which these securities could have been sold or bought at the time of compilation. The Michael "Mickey" Coppola, 56, Exposition Rotunda, New York. above information contributed to Billboard by Douglas J. Vollmer, Associate Vice President, Los Angeles Aug. 12 in Philadelphia. He was a Alameda Ave., Suite 100, Toluca Lake, Burbank, California Sept. 7 -9, Kentucky Fried Chicken Region, Dean Witter Reynolds Inc., 4001 West Scott Core to Crista Cox, Aug. 18 jazz saxophonist and led a big band 91505, (213) 841 -3761, member of the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. in Cambridge, Ohio. He is a disk Bluegrass Music Festival, Riverfront in Philadeplhia. He is survived by his Plaza /Belvedere, Louisville, Ky. jockey on WCMJ there. wife Theresa DeFeo and three sons. * * * Sept. 9 -13, Record Bar Conven- * ** tion, Marriott Hotel, Hilton Head, William Durborow to Carol Ross, S.C. New Companies 18 in He is a busi- Lois Souvall, of cancer Aug. 15 in Aug. Manhattan. I New York Market Radio Phoenix. She was the wife of George Sept. I, Ewasko Music, a publishing firm, label ness manager. She is a publicist and eighthth annual White Line Records, exclusive Souvall, former owner of Alta Dis- Broadcasters Assn.'s formed by George Ewasko, who re- for the Joe Russell Band. 66 Lovell founder of The Press Office. Festival, Sheraton Centre, tributing Co. She is survived by her Radio cords for Kiderian Records. c/o Drive, Dublin, Va. 24084; (703) 674- 935 -4477. husband and a daughter. N.Y. (212) Stang, P.O. Box 256577, Chicago, Ill. 9597. Deaths Sept. 16 -18, National Religious 60625; (312) 399 -5535. * * * * * * Broadcasters Western Chapter Con- Hotel, Los Angeles * * * The Music Group Entertainment Norman Petty, 57, after a long ill- Doug Flodin, 30, of cancer Aug. 6 vention, Marriott Jas Star Records and S.R.P. Sound, Co., formed by Will Hatcher, Haa- ness Aug. 15 in Lubbock, Tex. He in Latrobe, Pa. He was promotions (Airport). 16 Convention & a label and production company, zim Abdullah and Tommy McGee, was Buddy Holly's manager and director of the Drake -Chenault radio Sept. -19, Radio Bonaven- formed by James Bratton. First re- consisting of three record labels and producer. syndication firm in Los Angeles. Programming Conference, Angeles. lease is "Party With Me" by Illusion two publishing companies. 600 Re- ture Hotel, Los 16 -19, United Record Pool Of A Band. c/o Intouch, 23 W. 73rd naissance Center, Suite 1400, De- Sept. D.J: s Convention, Caesars Palace, St., New York, N.Y. 10023; (212) troit, Mich. 48243; (313) 259 -6585 Video 678 -7454. * Las Vegas. * * * ** Sept. 16 -23, Georgia Music Festi- Amethyst Records, an independent Music Programming val, Atlanta. Talent Resource Agency, founded by label dealing with Talent Develop- 26 Sept. 17 -18, third annual National Bob Company's first Continued from page Singerman. ment, management and promotion, Tape & Accessory Show, Harrah's, Ronnie Milsap, "She Loves My Car," RCA three signings are the Son Seals Blues formed by Jojo St. Mitchell. Initial Atlantic City, N.J. & Blues Ma- Naked Eyes, "(What) In The Name Of," EMI America Band, Koko Taylor Her roster includes U.S. Toys, Crossrode, 17 Intelevent '84, Hotel Pseudo Echo, "Listening," EMI America Sept. -19, chine and Albert Collins & the Ice- Barnett and others. P.O. Box 210282. France. Public Image Ltd., "Bad Life," Elektra Martinez Concorde, Cannes, breakers. 415 Broadway, #214, New Columbia, S.C. 29221. Queen, "It's A Hard Life," Capitol Sept. 20 -23, sixth annual Black York, N.Y.; (212) 473 -1821. Music Assn. conference, Hyatt Re- * * R.E.M., "Pretty Persuasion," IRS * Fanfare Records, a classical record- Romeo Void, "A Girl In Trouble," Columbia gency Hotel, Washington. Joseph House Music Co., a full -ser- ing company and a division of Trudel Rubber Rodeo, "The Hardest Thing," Mercury Sept. 21 -25, 10th International vice publishing company. 66 Lovell Productions Ltd., formed by Julian Scritti Politi, "Wood Beez," Warner Bros. Broadcasting Convention, Metropole Drive, Dublin, Va. 24084; (703) 674- Rice. Trudel Productions Ltd., 467 Simple Minds, "Up On The Catwalk," A &M Conference & Exhibition Centre, 9597. Chruch Street, Toronto, Ontario Southside Johnny & the Jukes, "New Romeo," Mirage Brighton, England. * * * M4Y2C5; (416) 966-5100. Split Enz, "Message To My Girl," A &M Sept. 21 -30, Full Sail Music Busi- Roger Taylor, "Man On Fire," Capitol ness Workshop, Holiday Inn, Orlan- Joe Russell Music Co., a publishing Roger Waters, "Every Stranger's Eyes," Columbia do International Airport, Orlando, firm. First release is "Country Sun- Verson Productions, a management Ya Ya, "Don't Talk," Scotti Bros. Fla. shine" by Willie Chastain Payne. firm, formed by Mindy Verson. First Sept. 23 -25, Great Lakes Cable P.O. Box 1610, North Courthouse signing is the Chase. 9001 W. Golf Expo, Indianapolis Convention Cen- Square, Blairsville, Ga. 30512; (404) Rd., Suite 4A, Des Plaines, Ill. Bubbling Under The Bubbling Under The ter, Indianapolis. (618) 249 -6263. 745 -6451. 80016; (312) 297 -3760. Sept. 26 -28, National Religious Broadcasters Southeastern Chapter Top LPs L_HOT 100 Convention, Sheraton Hotel, Atlanta. Turnloble 101- BULLISH, Herb Alpert Tijuana Brass, Execulive JOHNNY & THE JUKES, 27 -30, 1984 Times Con- 201 -SOUTHSIDE Sept. Jazz Continued from page 4 In The Heat, Mirage 90186 (Atco) A &M 2655 vention, Roosevelt Hotel, New York.

Devlin TURNER OVERDRIVE, Oct. 1 -5, London Multi-Media keting services, up from his job as national service manager.... Tom 202 -BACHMAN- 102 -YOUR LOVE'S GOT A HOLD ON ME, Overdrive, Compleat Hotel, London. moves up from Eastern division account executive for Worldvision Home Vid- Bachman -Turner Lillo, Capitol 3357 Market, Gloucester eo, New York, to vice president and general manager of the company. CPL (Polygram) Oct. 4 -6, National Religious ROMEO, Southside Johnny & International Video Entertainment, Canoga Park, Calif., hires Neal S. Base- 203 -RAMSEY LEWIS /NANCY WILSON, 103 -NEW Broadcasters Eastern Chapter Con- 7 -99732 ( Alco) man as associate counsel. He was with the Beverly Hills law firm of Leslie & Ru- The Two Of Us, Columbia FC 39326 The Jukes, Mirage vention, Dulles Marriott Hotel, bin.... Michael G. Murashko is tapped as VCL Communications' director of 204-JULIO IGLESIAS, Moments, Columbia 104 -YOU KEEP ME COMING BACK, The Washington. marketing for the U.S.A. and Canada. Murashko, who is based at the VCL of- FC 39568 Brothers Johnson, A &M 2654 Oct. 5 -12, San Francisco Interna- director for Video Product News. Home By Dawn, tional Video Festival, Video Gallery, fice in Los Angeles, was formerly advertising 205 -1.D. SOUTHER, 105 -ROCK YOU, Helix, Capitol 5391 Blair Television names Emily Biggs account executive at its Charlotte, N.C. Warner Bros. 25081 -1 San Francisco. 106 -ICE CREAM CASTLES, The Time, sales office. She was with the ABC affiliate in Charlotte.... Arrays Inc., Los 206 -SPIRIT, Spirit Of '84, Mercury 818541- Oct. 8 -9, National Religious Warner Bros. 7 -29247 Angeles, appoints Hank Scheinberg president and James W. Buddle executive 1 (Polygram) Broadcasters Soutkerwestern Chap- ME AND HE, Mtume, Epic 34- vice president and CEO. Scheinberg moves up from his former post as executive 207 -VARIOUS ARTISTS, Electric Break - 107 -YOU, ter Convention, Astro Village Com- vice president, while Buddle joins the company after having been vice president dance, Dominion Music 2320 04504 plex, Houston. at Mattel. 208-ADRENALIN, American Heart, Roc - 108-PEARL IN THE SHELL, Howard Jones, Oct. 8 -11, First International Mu- Elektra 7 -69705 sic Video Festival, St. Tropez, Related Fields shire XR 9517 (MCA) 209 -LUCIANO PAVAROTTI, Mamma, Lon- 109 -GO AHEAD AND RAIN, J. D. Souther, France. don 411959-1 (Polygram) Warner Bros. 7 -29289 Oct. 9, Southern California Wom- SRO Productions, Minneapolis, picks Elizabeth Manne as director of mar- 210-CHEQUERED PAST, Chequered Past, en In Cable Dinner, Marina Marriott She was advertising coordinator for Capitol /EMI.... Mike Sigman 110-NEW GIRL NOW, Honeymoon Suite, keting. EMI America ST- 17123. Hotel, Marina Del Rey, Calif. moves from general manager to publisher of L.A. Weekly. Warner Bros. 7 -29208 www.americanradiohistory.com 63

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8 PRINCE AND THE 8.98 BLP 1 WEEKS SPANDAU BALLET REVOLUTION AT all 36 42 8 COREY HART 72 84 3 Purple Rain 5 First Offense Parade Chrysalis FV 41473 Warner Bros. 25110 -1 EMI- America ST -17117 CAP 8.98 CBS - 37 39 8 GLENN FREY 73 71 18 RUSH A 2 3 11 BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN A The Allnighter Grace Under Pressure Born In The U.S.A. MCA 5501 MCA 8.98 Mercury 818476 -1 (PolyGram) POL 8.98 Columbia PC 38653 CBS 38 43 9 SHEILA E. 74 81 5 WILLIE NELSON 3 2 48 HUEY LEWIS b THE NEWS A The Glamorous Lite City Of New Orleans Sports Warner Bros. 1 -25107 WEA 8.98 BLP 9 Columbia FC 39145 CBS CLP 8 Chrysalis FV 41412 CBS 39 51 3 NEIL DIAMOND 75 62 31 EURYTHMICS 4 12 TINA TURNER Primitive Touch O Private Dancer Columbia QC 39199 CBS RCA AFLI -4917 RCA 8.98 Capitol ST -12330 CAP 8.98 BLP 2 40 40 16 WHITESNAKE 78 82 5 LITA FORD 5 22 THE CARS A Slide It In Dancin' On The Edge `5) Heartbeat City Geffen GHS 4018 (Warner Bros.) WEA 8.98 Mercury 818864 -1M -1 (PolyGram) POL 8.98 Elektra 60296 WEA 8.98 11=11 JUDO IGLESIAS 77 78 15 INXS 6 6 9 SOUNDTRACK Cji 1100 Bel Air Place The Swing Ghostbusters Columbia QC 39157 CBS Atco 90160 WEA 8.98 Arista AL -8 -8246 RCA 8.98 BLP 8 42 35 12 JEFFERSON STARSHIP 78 80 30 ALABAMA A C7-) 8 43 LIONEL RICHIE A Nuclear Furniture Roll On Can't Slow Down Grunt BXLI -4921 (RCA) RCA 8.98 RCA AHL1 -4939 RCA 8.98 CLP 5 Motown 6059 ML MCA 8.98 BLP 7 43 36 11 STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN & (79) 127 2 A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS CLOD 55 DOUBLE TROUBLE The Story Of A Young Heart 9 P4 RATT A Couldn't Stand The Weather Jive /Arista 1L 8-8250 RCA 8.98 (° J Out Of The Cellar Epic FE 39304 CBS l 80 70 16 SERGIO MENDES Atlantic 80143 WEA 8.98 44 52 14 BANANARAMA Confetti 9 7 7 JACKSONS Bananarama A &M SP-4984 RCA 8.98 London 820036 -1 ( PolyGram) POL 8.98 Victory 81 73 8 DIFFORD & TILBROOK Epic QE 38946 CBS BLP 4 43 45 9 BOX OF FROGS Difford & Tilbrook Box Of Frogs 10 10 41 THE POINTER SISTERS A&M SP -4985 RCA 8.98 Epic BFE 39327 CBS Break Out 82 68 6 LAKESIDE Planet BXL1-4705 (RCA) RCA 8.98 BLP 15 46 46 16 JERMAINE JACKSON Outrageous Jackson 11 12 5 BILLY SQUIER Jermaine Solar 60355 (Elektra) WEA 8.98 BLP 11 Arista AL8 -8203 RCA 8.98 BLP 13 Signsg Of 83 83 18 SLADE Capitol ST -12361 CAP 8.98 47 53 14 CHICAGO Keep Your Hands Off My Power 12 11 32 VAN HALEN Supply F Moon/Warner Bros. 1 -25060 WEA 1984 8.98 CBS Associated(As FZ 39336 CBS Warner Bros. i -23985 WEA 8.98 48 37 25 THOMPSON TWINS 84 85 31 THE PRETENDERS A Into The Gap 13 16 37 CYNDI LAUPER Learning To Crawl Arista AL 8 -8200 RCA 8.98 1 -23980 (Warner Bros.) WEA She' s So Unusual Sire 8.98 Portrait BFR 38930 (Epic) CBS 49 47 12 SOUNDTRACK 85 76 49 UNDA RONSTADT Streets Of Fire 14 22 8 JOHN WAITE What's New MCA 5492 MCA 9.98 No Brakes Asylum 60260 (Elektra) WEA 8.98 EMI -America ST -17124 CAP 8.98 SO 58 3 Y &T 86 87 98 LIONEL RICHIE A In Rock We Trust 15 15 5 QUIET RIOT Lionel Richie A &M SP -5001 RCA 8.98 Condition Critical Motown 6001 ML MCA 8.98 Pasha QZ 39516 (Epic) CBS 51 41 22 GO-GO'S 87 77 44 JOHN COUGAR MELLENCAMP Talk Show Uh -Huh 16 13 72 Z Z TOP I.R.S. SP -70041 (RAM) RCA 8.98 Eliminator Riva RVL 7504 (PolyGram) POL 8.98 Warner Bros. 1.23774 WEA 8.98 32 55 4 SAMMY HAGAR 88 103 3 BOB MARLJY AND THE VOA 17 14 40 BILLY IDOL A WAILERS Geffen GHS24043 (Warner Bros.) WEA 8.98 Rebel Yell Le end Island 90169 (Atco) WEA 8.98 BLP Chrysalis FV 41450 CBS 53 54 94 PRINCE A 59 1999 75 18 18 9 TWISTED SISTER 89 12 PATRICE RUSHEN Warner Bros. 1 -23720 WEA 10.98 Stay Hungry Now Elektra 60360 WEA Atlantic 80156 WEA 8.98 54 49 12 PEABO BRYSON 8.98 BLP 17 Straight From The Heart VAN 19 17 42 NIGHT RANGER 90 66 14 STEPHENSON Elektra 60362 WEA 8.98 BLP 19 Midnight Madness Righteous Anger CC MCA 8.98 Camel /MCA 5456 MCA 8.98 53 60 7 KASHIF Send Me Your Love 20 7 ELTON JOHN 91 88 15 PSYCHEDELIC FURS 20 Arista AL8-8205 RCA 8.98 BLP 5 Braking Hearts Mirror Moves Columbia BFC 39278 CBS Geffen GHS 24031 (Warner Bros.) WEA 8.98 56 48 12 TEDDY PENDERGRASS Love Language MADONNA 92 97 8 VAROUS ARTISTS 21 26 53 Asylum 60317 (Elektra) WEA 8.98 BLP 6 Madonna The Official Music Of The IIlyd Olympiad -Los Angeles Sire 1 -23867 (Warner Bros.) WEA 8.98 BLP 28 57 44 14 SOUNDTRACK Beat Street 1984 Columbia 131S 39322 CBS 22 24 55 BILLY JOEL Atlantic 80154 -1 WEA 8.98 BLP 22 An Innocent Man 93 46 SOUNDTRACK Columbia QC 38837 CBS 58 50 47 MOTLEY CRUE 93 Shout The Devil The Ni CAC 23 7 DIO Motown6062ML (MCA) MCA 8.98 23 Elektra 6028960At289 WFA 8.98 The Last In Line 74 11 EDDY GRANT Warner Bros. 25100.1 WEA 8.98 59 56 28 WANG CHUNG 94 Points On The Curve Portrait FR 39261e'(Epic) 24 19 14 SOUNDTRACK A Geffen GHS 4004 Warner Bros.) WEA 8.98 CBS BLP 69 Breakin' 105 5 THE BROTHERS JOHNSON Polydon 821919 -1 ( PolyGram) POL 9.98 BLP 10 60 59 8 SPYRO GYRA (95) Access All Areas Out Of Control A &M -4965 25 25 5 SCANDAL FEATURING PATTY MCA 2 -6983 MCA 9.98 BLP 41 SP RCA 8.98 BLP 20 SMYTH Warrior 81 63 7 FASTWAY 96 96 30 SHANNON Let The Music Play Columbia FC 39173 CBS All Fired Up Columbia BFC 39373 CBS Mirage 90134-1 (Atco) WEA 8.98 BLP 48 26 21 10 ROD STEWART Camouflage 62 64 9 ELVIS COSTELLO & THE 97 86 28 BON JOVI Bon Jovi Warner Bros. 25095 -1 WEA 8.98 ATTRACTIONS Goodbye Mercury 814982 -IM1 ( PolyGram) POL 8.98 27 32 6 THE TIME Columbia FC-39429 CBS Ice Cream Castle 98 94 23 BERLIN Love Life Bros. 25109 -1 WEA 8.98 BLP 3 63 61 18 R E.M. Reckoning Geffen GHS 4025 (Warner Bros.) WEA 8.98 (8 31 4 PETER WOLF I.R.S. SP-70044 (A &M) RCA 8.98 99 89 Lights Out 58 MIDNIGHT STAR A No Parking On The Dance Floor EMI-America Sl -17121 CAP 8.98 84 122 2 RICK JAMES Reflections Solar 60241 (Elektra) WEA 8.98 BLP 50 29 29 25 SCORPIONS Gordy 6095GL (Motown) MCA A 8.98 BLP 49 100 95 13 DENIECE WILLIAMS First Sting Let's Hear It For The Boy Mercury 814 98101 ( PolyGram) POL 8.98 85 67 12 LOU REED New Sensations Columbia FC 39366 CBS BLP 26 30 38 17 JOHN CAFFERTY b THE RCA AFL1d998 RCA 8.98 101 99 24 HOWARD JONES BEAVER BROWN BAND 66 Human's Lib Eddie and the Cruisers / 143 2 FRANK SINATRA Soundtrack LA. Is My Lady Elektra 60346 WEA 8.98 west 25145 -1 garner Bros.) WEA 9.98 Scotti Bros. BFZ 38929 (Epic) CBS - Q (W ) 102 102 13 HANK WILLIAMS, JR. Major Moves 31 27 39 DURAN DURAN A 67 57 22 JOE JACKSON Warner /Curb 1 -25088 WEA 8.98 Seven And The Ragged Tiger B And Soul CLP 2 A &BM SP -5000 RCA 8.98 Capitol ST -12310 CAP 8.98 CD 130 2 HERB ALPERT TUUANA BRASS 32 30 29 SOUNDTRACK 68 65 44 CULTURE CLUB A Bullish Footloose Colour By Numbers Virgin /Epic MM SP -5022 RCA 8.98 Columbia IS 39242 CBS BLP 72 QE 39107 CBS 104 108 13 LITTLE STEVEN 33 28 19 LAURA BRANIGAN 69 69 75 JULIO IGLESIAS Voice America Self Control Julio Columbia FC38640 Of CAP 8.98 Atlantic 80147 WEA 8.98 CBS CLP 69 72 105 101 15 O'BRYAN 34 33 89 MICHAEL JACKSON A 70 10 CHRIS DEBURGH Be My Lover Thriller Man On The Line A&M SP5002 RCA Capitol ST -12332 CAP 8.98 BLP 14 Epic QE 38112 CBS BLP 34 8.98 11 RUN - D.M.C. 106 100 15 ONE WAY 35 34 19 STEVE PERRY A CI 79 Lady Street Talk Run - D.M.C. Profile 1201 IND 8.98 18 MCA 5470 MCA 6.96 BLP 12 Columbia FC 39334 CBS BLP

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www.americanradiohistory.com 64 News Grass RouIe Good Vibes From New Music Meet By KIM FREEMAN ists in the Japanese market. Those its way to radio outlets in New York, interested should call Lotte Law- San Francisco, Houston, Philadel- A weekly column focusing on the rence in Tokyo at (03) 408-0111. phia and Los Angeles. And finally, activities of independent labels and Making its first convention ap- newly formed New York label Run- distributors. pearance since Midem, the Indepen- way is writing storyboards for its first A number of indies are calling this Label Coalition pulled off a clip, "Gold Medal (Gaining On year's New Music Seminar the best dent showing," says its press liai- Ya)." The artist is Rhamlee, former yet, due mostly to its businesslike at- "strong While Tropical's trumpeter/vocalist with Earth, Wind mosphere. Followup calls to labels son Jeannie Hance. Los Angeles was the & Fire. Label president Wayne Gar- plugging their wares through booths Mark Avnet of only indie executive to issue a $350 field plans to make the Sept. 25 shoot lend weight to Joel "Paine" Web - the a public affair, with a $25 fee for tMNt ber's comment that "visibility equals membership check, Hance says ; f!1?I Itt KW 1311 "green round trip bus ride, picnic and access IR. 113 1111 :1 credibility," offered by the Seminar Coalition's informational lured more than 150 to recreational facilities at the Lin- tittíRllT! tlMflttO $' 'NW lMit director/Uproar executive during a room meeting" "very interested" listeners. In addi- coln Lake Country Club in Colches- panel. tion, the Coalition's first indie show- ter, Conn. The public is invited to Aside from the interest expressed case, dubbed the Music Marathon participate as extras. by several foreign licensors and dis- Meltdown and held at Studio 54 on * * * tributors in his roster, Josh Grier, Aug. 7, drew 2,000 ticket holders and Seeds & Sprouts: Buffalo-based head of the Record Bar-owned Dol- raised $1,400 for the neophyte Amherst has acquired the H&L Rec- phin label in Durham, N.C., claims organization. ords (Avco Embassy) catalog, which to have sold close to 5,000 records to * * * includes early product from the Sty- retailers and one -stops from his listics, Van McCoy, T-Bone Walker booth. Terry Brown of Airwave In- As RCA and MCA ply the youth and others. The label's first shipment ternational was impressed by the "in- market with Menudo and New Edi- consists of seven double -sided hit sin- credible amount" of overseas market tion respectively, two indies are gles by the Stylistics and a $5.98 reps there. From the Seminar, the grooming teenage acts to get a piece greatest hits package on the group. Los Angeles -based label has already of that pie. Thirteen -year-old charm- This early fall release coincides with inked a deal with Polydor to release er Chad Elliot is currently in the stu- the group's forthcoming album of Cindi Todd's "Love Transfusion" 12- dio with producer Kurtis Blow for new material on New York's inch in England. Other satisfied ex- Gotham's Sutra label. And Afrika Streetwise label. Amherst has also hibitors included the Landslide /db/ Bambaata discoveries the Bud Boys picked up the Park Place roster for Press outfit from Atlanta; Malaco, are going to work on their Tommy distribution. Jackson, Miss.; Exit, Los Angeles; Boy debut single, "Golly Gee." The From Santa Monica, Rhino's "An- Jem, South Plainfield, N.J.; and New foursome range in age from 10 to 12, thology Series" begins with $11.98 York labels Personal, Black Market and rivaled Sutra's Fat Boys for the double albums from Dionne War- and Celluloid. spotlight during the Independent La- wick, Gene Pitney and the Shirelles. The Japanese retail outlet /record bel Coalition's aforementioned Rhino's Rich Schmidt assures us the label Wave created quite a buzz by showcase. packages feature hits as well as lesser ao At least three indies plugged their D3 announcing its week -long in -store known B- sides, equally obscure pho- spotlight on American independent efforts into the 23rd Olympiad. tos and extensive liner notes. In addi- in Los Angeles, Vanity act In- 1:2 product later this month. Dolphin, db Based tion, Rhino has signed San Diego and Boston's Ace Of Hearts have al- visible Zoo gave athletes a workout rock quartet the Beat Farmers. The co a) ready sent disks and merchandising of a different sort July 27 and 28 band's debut is now in progress, with Vil- '- aids for the event, and other labels while performing at the Olympic Steve Berlin producing. are welcome to do the same. Located lages at USC and UCLA. Before the Grass Route welcomes contribu- w in Tokyo and operated by the Seibu event, San Francisco's Megatone tions. Send information to Kim Free- Group, the company is also interest- roped four -time gold medal winner man, Billboard, 1515 Broadway, New & local Automatt ed in licensing, distributing and de- Carl Lewis into the York, N. Y. 10036. lä veloping independent American art- studio to record vocals for "Go For The Gold." ABC -TV used the song as background music for some of its A%C 1 IMMA%R'l' Cassettes Register Olympic coverage and reportedly in- The results are fast. The tends to feature it in upcoming sports reach is vast. And the call is Increases In Sales segments. The single is currently on free! 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Major companies also been accomplished by two multi- clude Donna Summer's "Cats With- and small artists have been ple-artist soundtracks, "Saturday out Claws" on Geffen and Jeffrey Os- purchasing large and small Night Fever" and "Grease." borne's "Don't Stop" on A &M. quantities of these cards for Those artists hit gold with their last automatic insertion into Norelco Lewis' album joins this elite group as "If This Is It" jumps two notches albums, "She Works Hard For The Please send additional information boxes. Hi -tech procedures allow To- fast, efficient assembly and to number nine, following in the top Money" and "Stay With Me in for large line 10 footsteps of "Heart And Soul," "I night." Other top black acts due quality. KEYSTONE'S i na,,,.. t ,,uhH , the month are Evelyn King, Steph- of products include 1. Labels, Want A New Drug" and "The Heart Name 2. Record Jackets, 3. Cassette Of Rock'n'Roll." anie Mills and New Edition. Cards, 4. Sleeves, 5. 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www.americanradiohistory.com 65 Compiled from national retail stores and one -stops by the Music Popu- Suggested C Copyrigh 1984 Billboard Publications, Inc No part of this publication may larity Chart Dept. of Billboard. Suggested be reproduced. stored in a retrieval system. or transmitted. in any form or by any List List means, elec ronic. mechanical. photocopying. recording. or otherwise. without Prices Prices the prior wr'tten permission of the publisher ARTIST LP, LP, Black LP ARTIST Black LPi Title RIAA Cassettes, Country LP Title RIAA Cassettes. Country LP Label. Suggested No (Dist. Label) Dist Co S, mbols 8 Track Chart Label, No. (Dist. Label) Dist. Co. Symbols 8 Track Chart List Prices 169 166 7 SPLIT ENZ 163 2 ROMEO VOID ARTIST Conflicting Emotions LP, Instincts Title RIAA Cassettes, A &M SP -4963 RCA &98 Columbia BFC 39155 CBS Label, No. (Dist. Label) Dist. Co. Symbol 8 Track 170 185 13 LEE GREENWOOD 138 144 14 MICHAEL JACKSON You've Got A Good Love Comin' Farewell My Summer Love ART OF NOISE MCA 5488 MCA 8.98 CLP 7 Motown 6101 ML MCA 8.98 BLP 67 (Who's Afraid Of) The Art Of 171 192 2 HONEYMOON SUITE Noise 139 142 10 RATI Honeymoon Suite Island 90179 (Atco) Ratt Warner Bros. 25098 -1 8.98 Time Coast TC2203 (Enigma) IND 6.98 JUDAS PRIEST 172 181 4 MAMA'S BOYS Defenders The 145 5 BANGLES Of Faith Mama's Boys Columbia FC39219 All Over The Place live /Arista JL8 -8218 RCA 8.98 Columbia BFC 39220 CBS DEF LEPPARD 173 175 2 JULIO IGLESIAS 141 146 72 QUIET RIOT High & Dry In Metal Health Concert Mercury 818836-1 (PolyGram) POL Columbia KC2 39570 CBS Pasha /CBS BFZ 38443 CBS 174 177 142 148 57 BILLY IDOL 42 DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES 90125 Rock 'N' Soul, Part 1 Don't Stop Atco 90125 RCA CPL1 -4858 RCA Chrysalis PV 44000 CBS 9.98 MOTLEY CRUE 182 2 SOUNDTRACK 175 186 2 BRUCE COCKBURN Too Fast For Love Metropolis Stealing Fire Elektra 60174 Gold Mountain GM8002 (A &M) RCA Columbia IS 39526 CBS 8.98 169 HELIX SOUNDTRACK 176 81 JOURNEY Walking The Razor's Edge Electric Dreams Frontiers Capitol ST -12362 Columbia QC 38504 CBS Virgin /Epic SE 39600 CBS ROLLING STONES 145 115 25 THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT 177 172 22 THE STYLE COUNCIL Rewind Ammonia Avenue My Ever Changing Moods Geffen GHS 4029 (Warner Bros.) WEA Rolling Stones 90176 (Atco) WEA Arista AL 8 -8204 RCA 8.98 8.98 HERBIE HANCOCK 146 150 69 SCORPIONS 178 157 13 RUSS BALLARD Future Shock Blackout Russ Ballard EMI -America Columbia FC 38814 BLP 65 Mercury SRM 14039 (PolyGram) POL 8.98 ST 17108 CAP 8.98 DURAN DURAN 147 121 16 ROGER WATERS 179 mcciTHE S.O.S. BAND Rio The Pros & Cons Of Hitchhiking Just The Way You Like It Tabu FZ 39332 Capitol ST -12211 Columbia FC 39290 CBS (Epic) CBS BLP 42 180 180 10 MILES DAVIS THE POLICE 148 117 23 TONY CAREY Synchronicity Some Tough City Decoy Columbia FC38991 CBS A &M SP3735 MCA 5464 MCA 8.98 149 134 JEFFREY GEORGE HOWARD EURYTHMICS 57 OSBORNE Stay With Me Tonight Steppin' Out Touch Dance A &M SP 4940 TBA 201 (Palo Alto) IND 8.98 BLP 44 RCA LPLI -5086 RCA 8.98 BLP 45 150 119 27 DENNIS EDWARDS 182 164 3 INXS HERBIE HANCOCK Don't Look Any Further INXS Sound -System Gordy 6057GL (Motown) MCA 8.98 BLP 23 Atco 90184 WEA 8.98 Columbia FC 39478 151 153 39 U2 STEPHEN STILLS 110 LUTHER 37 VANDROSS Under A Blood Red Sky Right By You Busy Body Island 90127 (Atco) WEA 5.98 Atlantic 80177 WEA 8.98 Epic FE 39196 CBS BLP 32 152 154 71 SOUNDTRACK 184 190 2 RAIL SOUNDTRACK Flashdance Rail The Karate Kid Casablanca 8114921 (PolyGram) POL 9.98 EMI -America MLP 19010 CAP 6.98 Casablanca 822213 -1M -1 (PolyGram) POL 153 125 12 THE HUMAN LEAGUE 185 187 20 IRON MAIDEN 116 164 MICHEAL JACKSON Hysteria Maiden Japan Off The Wall Virgin /A &M 4923 RCA 8.98 Capitol ST -15017 CAP 8.98 Epic FE 35745 CBS 159 5 GEORGE CARLIN 186 189 8 PEABO BRYSON 109 25 DAVID GILMOUR Carlin On Campus The Peabo Bryson Collection About Face Eardrum ED 1001 IND 8.98 Capitol SI-12348 CAP 8.98 BLP 71 Columbia FC39296 CBS 155 147 87 CULTURE CLUB 187 JULIO IGLESIAS PRINCE Kissing To Be Clever From A Child To A Woman Controversy Virgin /Epic ARE 38398 CBS Columbia FC 39569 CBS Warner Bros. BSK 3601 WEA 8.98 156 123 20 THE CRUSADERS 188 173 10 SMOKEY ROBINSON Ghetto Blaster 111 83 DEF LEPPARD Essar MCA Pyromania 5429 MCA 8.98 BLP 40 Tamla 6098TL (Motown) MCA 8.98 BLP 61 Mercury 8103081 (PolyGram) POL 8.98 157 152 60 NIGHT RANGER 189 167 22 TALK TALK Dawn Patrol It's My Life LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM Camel /MCA 5460 MCA 8.98 EMI -America 17113 CAP Go Insane 8.98 Elektra 60363 WEA 8.98 158 160 2 ORIGINAL BROADWAY 190 161 22 SOUNDTRACK /RICK RECORDING SPRINGFIELD DURAN DURAN Sunday In The Park With Hard To Hold Duran Duran George RCA ABLI -4935 RCA 8.98 Capitol ST -12158 CAP 8.98 Red Seal /RCA HBC1 -5042 RCA 9.98 191 191 19 VARIOUS ARTISTS KICK AXE 159 126 12 FACE TO FACE More Songs From The Original Vices Face To Face Soundtrack Of The Big Chill Pasha BFZ39297 (Epic) Portrait BFE 38857 (Epic) CBS Motown 6094ML MCA 8.98 JUICE NEWTON 160 149 45 GENESIS 192 183 34 ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST Can't Wait All Night Genesis Cats RCA Atlantic AFLI -4995 CLP 42 80116 WEA 9.98 Geffen GHS 2017 (Warner Bros.) WEA 16.98 NIK KERSHAW 161 141 12 ROGER GLOVER (193 JULIO IGLESIAS Human Racing Mask Hey 21 Records TI -9009 MCA 39020 (PolyGram) POL 8.98 Columbia FC 39567 CBS

BILLY OCEAN BILLY SATELLITE 194 165 69 GEORGE WINSTON Suddenly Billy Satellite December Capitol ST -12340 CAP live /Arista IL 8 -8213 8.98 Windham Hill WH -1025 (A&M) RCA 9.98 163 135 14 ROGER GRIM REAPER 195 179 54 ELTON JOHN The Saga Continues See You In Hell Too Low For Zero Warner Bros. 1-23975 WEA 8.98 25 RCA NFLI -8038 BLP Geffen GHS 4006 (Warner Bros.) WEA 8.98 164 129 BAR -KAYS 20 196 162 23 EARL KLUGH BILLY IDOL Dangerous Billy Idol Wishful Thinking Mercury 818478 -1 (PolyGram) L 8.98 BLP 24 Chrysalis FV 41377 Capitol ST -12323 CAP 8.98 BLP 55 156 11 NICK LOWE 197 158 35 PATTI LABELLE VAN HALEN Nick Lowe & His Cowboy Outfit I'm In Love Again Van Halen Columbia FC 39371 CBS Warner Bros. BSK 3075 Philadelphia International FZ -38539 168 6 DEPECHE MODE (Epic) CBS BLP 30 HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWS People Are People 198 178 30 ROCKWELL Picture This Sire 25124 -1 (Warner Bros.) 8.98 Somebody's Watching Me Chrysalis FV41340 =11111 STEVE MORSE BAND Motown 6052 ML MCA 8.98 BLP 70 JANE FONDA The Introduction 199 184 119 JANE FONDA New and Improved Workout Musician 60369 (Elektra) WEA 8.98 Jane Fonda's Workout Record Columbia CX2 39287 188 2 BOBBY AND THE MIDNITES Columbia CX2 -38054 CBS PINK FLOYD Where The Beat Meets The 200 170 7 SOUNDTRACK Dark Side Of The Moon Street Rhinestone Columbia BFC 39276 CBS Harvest ST -11163 (Capitol) CAP RCA ABL1 -5032 RCA 8.98 CLP 36

Dittoed & Tilbrook 81 Alan Parsons Project...... 145 TOP LPs &TAPE Dia 23 Jefferson Starship ...... 42 Teddy Pendergrass ...... 56 Ghostbusters ...... 6 AZ (LISTEDBYARTISTS) Duran Duran ...... 31, 126, 115 Billy Joel.. 22 Steve Perry ...... 35 Hard To Hold -Rick Springfield. 19 Sheila E. 38 EltonJohn ...... 20, 195 Pink Floyd.... .136 Karate Kid.. .120 Alabama...... Dennis Edwards 150 Herb Alpert Tijuana Brass 103 Eurythmics 75, 117 Rhinestone 200 Face To Face 159 Streets Of Fire 49 Spandau Ballet 72 Bananarama ...... 44 Flock Of Seagulls 79 Kash.. .55 Psychedelic Furs. ..91 Split Enz 169 Bangles.. 140 Jane Fonda 135, NikKershaw ...... 129 199 Quiet Riot ...... 15, 141 Bruce Springsteen 1 Bar -Kays ...... 1W Lita Ford 76 Spyro Gyra 60 Berlin ...... 98 Glenn Frey 37 Billy Sgoier 11 Bobby And The Midnites.._ ...... 168 Genesis 160 Patti LaBelle ...... 197 Rah...... 8. 139 Van Stephenson 90 Bon lori ...... 97 David Gilmour 122 Lakeside...... 82 Lou Reed. .65 Rod Stewart 26 Box Of Frogs 45 Roger Glover 161 CyndiLouper ...... 13 Stephen Stills 163 Laura Branigae ...... 33 Go Go' s 51 Huey Lewis & The News...... 3, 134 95 Brothers Johnson Eddy Grant ...... 91 Little Steven 104 Rockwell...... 198 TalkTalk ...... _ ...... 189 Peabo Bryson 54, 186 Lee Greenwood ...... 170 Nick Lowe 165 Roger...... 163 Thompson Twins ...... 48 Lindsey Buckingham 125 Grim Reaper ...... 131 Madonna 21 Rolling Stones ...... 113 Time...... 27 lohn Cafferty And The Sammy Hagar. .52 MamasBoys 172 Romeo Void ...... 131 TinaTamer ------4 Beaver Brown Band 30 Daryl Hall & John Oates.. .174 Bob Marley & The Wailers 88 Linda Ronstadt ...... 85 Twisted Sister ...... 18 148 Herbie Hancock John Cougar Tony Carey 114, 118 Mellenwmp 87 Run-D. M. C ...... 71 U2...... 151 George Carlin 154 Corey Hart 36 Sergio Mendes 80 Rush...... 23 Van Halen ...... 12. 133 Grs...... 5 Helia 112 Midnight Star 99 Patrice Rushen ...... 89 Luther Vardrass ...... 119 Chicago ...... 47 Honeymoon Suite 171 Steve Morse Band 167 Billy Satellite ...... 162 Various Artists 92 Bruce Cockburn ...... 115 George Howard 181 Motley Crue...... 58, 111 Scandal featuring Patty Smyth...... 25 Stevie Ray Vaughan 8 Double Trouble ..... 43 Elvis Costello & The Attractions...... 62 Human League 153 Willie Nelson 74 John Waite 14 Crusaders.... Billy Idol 17, 132, 142 Juice Newton 128 Wang Chung 59 Culture Club ...... 68, 155 Julio Iglesias...... 69, 173, 41, 187, 193 Night Ranger ...... 19, 157 Roger Waters 147 Miles Davis ...... 180 Iron Maiden 185 O' Bryan 105 Whitesnake .40 Chris Deburgh ...... 70 Jacksons 9 BillyOcean ...... _ 130 Deniece Williams....._ 100 ...... 109, 124 Def leopard ...... Jermaine Jackson..... 46 OneWay 106 SOUNDTRACKS: Hank Williams, Jr 102 Depeche Mode ...... 166 Joe Jackson 67 Original Broadway Cast 192 Beat Street...... 57 George Winston _...... _.._..194 .39 Neil Diamond Michael Jackson 34, 121, 138 Original Broadway Recording.... 1S8 Big Chill 93, 191 Peter Wolf _...._...... _.. -....L Jeffrey Osborne 149 Every care (Or the aCcurcv or sa99nle0 eA Ormes hat been !Akan Bmboard dop not aswme loe0OnI,SNly lot errors or Om,$s,Ons Breakin 24 Yes _._ ...... _...___._..110 Y&T RECORDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF AMER: cA sea. fu, seins of 500.000 taons RECORDING rNDusTRY ASSOCIATION Electric Dreams 1M ...... _.....50 OF AMERICA snag for tales et 1 000 000 unit Flashdance 152 ZZ Top ..._16

www.americanradiohistory.com 66 News MOVE INTO RENTAL Draws InsideTrack VSDA Confab Black Entertainment Television is going to become a Court complaint states the plaintiff earlier had denied 24- hour -a -day cable network, with 18 of those hours de- James' request to use the "Elvira" melody for the song, voted to music video. The programming mix for most of "Go Jonah," warning that such use for the gospel song Record /Tape Chains those hours will reportedly be highly varied, featuring ev- would constitute infringement. erything from jazz to classical. BET's "Video Soul" will Look for a rash of key merchandise and tv character By EARL PAIGE continue to be its flagship program, with a new running licensing announcements from top kidisk lines this fall LOS ANGELES -The number of ment. An example is Musicland, with time of two hours. Initially, the network will boost its ... Watch for former RCA promo nabob John Betten- record /tape chains sending represen- home video now in 177 units but with programming time to 24 hours by rebroadcasting eight court to replace Bob Edson, who ankled the same position tatives for the first time to the Video emphasis on sales. hours of programming three times a day. at PolyGram ... Kevin Weir and Leon Ross of Heritage, Software Dealers Assn. (VSDA) All the same, chains realize rental Expect a new audio /video software line from a group of the Phoenix moppet line, are out shopping for distributors Convention this week points up their is profitable, acknowledges Dan industry veterans. It's gossiped that Studio City will be for their new pop- oriented line, Pro Indie Records. They dramatic move to home video rental. Kennedy of 26 -unit J.R.'s Music the base for a manufacturing entity including MCA Rec- did well with a Bob Ravenscroft album and want more Examples include Bruce Bell and Shops, based in Rolling Meadows, ords' marketing boss Sam Passamano Jr. and credit boss ... In conjunction with the League of Women Voters, the Gary Mandell from 63 -unit Shulman outside Chicago. J.R.'s is experi- Larry Harrington and former Main Street Records gen- 34 Licorice Pizza stores in the southern half of California Music, Cinnaminson, N.J., and Jeff menting with rental in a free standing eral manager Bert Bogash. Backing reportedly stems are installing voter registration booths through from September. Clifford and Jeff Newman subsidiary Oranges unit. "It's right from a "major public interest broadcaster." . .. Speaking Spec's Music, 17 -unit Miami based down the street from our headquar- of new labels, Carl Maduri confirms the grapevined split The VSDA board vote Monday (27) will be pivotal. chain. Neither chain sent delegates a ters so we can watch it," says Kenne- between him and Mike Belkin after a 12 -year association. Whether Bellevue, Wash.-based wholesaler /store fran- year ago. dy, adding that he is happy Camelot Maduri and son Chris are launching First String Records chisor Weston Nishimura is VP /secretary or, as of now, Paradoxically, the chain adding in nearby Waukegan has added video and a separate management office with the same both, will be determined: Inside bet for VSDA's next pres- video at the fastest rate will have no rental. monicker. ident, Arthur Morowitz, principal in Video Shack, Metro one at VSDA because, as Camelot One example of a chain moving Two of the most highly touted syndicated music video Distributing and Video-X-Pix ... With all 3,000 rooms Enterprises' Larry Hodgson says, faster than it thought it would is 75- shows have been cancelled. Paramount's "Solid Gold gone at the MGM Grand for the current VSDA conven- "VSDA overlaps our convention. unit National Record Mart, Pitts- Hits," a five- day -a -week 30- minute spinoff of the compa- tion, search goes on for larger quarters in 1986. The 1985 Otherwise, we would have had sever- burgh, where Jim Grimes says two ny's music hit "Solid Gold," has bitten the dust. So has confab is locked in at the Washington Sheraton. Anaheim al going." video rental departments bowed last Bob Banner Productions' "Hot," which was in 80 mar- is being bandied about for '86. rental Camelot is adding 12 video week. National, like J.R.'s, used a kets before its cancelation. Competition from local shows At presstime, the beleaguered Rocshire Records, with from Toms departments this month subsidiary Oasis unit to test video was reportedly a key reason for the syndicated programs' Gary Davis and Roy Chiovari in charge, had moved from Hodgson, the River, N.J. to Wichita. rental first. It opened April 3. demise. its Anaheim base to 9000 Sunset Blvd., West L.A., where divisional manager, Gold" returns early next chain's Northern That the rental -in -malls hangup Meanwhile, when "Solid it was occupying space afforded by publicist John Collins. that by late fall more than 30 of Dees of KIIS -FM Los Angeles will host the says may be lessening is seen in Spec's month, Rick Davis and Chiovari were sequestered with MCA brass 160 units will be in with very important influence upon it," says the chain's case, according to Newman. "We show and "have a over continuation of their distribution deal ... Bill Valen- -blown video departments." VP programming Goldhammer. Like his "full have 500 rental club members al- senior of John ziano of Allegiance has grabbed the soundtrack album with LaToya Jackson the The only delegate from Record ready at Spec's Metro," he says, re- predecessors, Dee will co -host, from "Grandview U.S.A.," which spots sides by Air Sup- In addition, Goldhammer anticipates Factory, Jerry McBrayer, says the ferring to a mall site where the chain, kickoff partner. ply, the Pointer Sisters and Jack Mack & the Heart At- sundry zanies. The five- year -old 31 -unit San Francisco chain has six not incidentally, has a record /tape Dees doing schticks and tack, with the title song, "Steely Man," by Frank the lot from its for- full -line video departments now, with unit one floor above. syndicated show moves to Paramount Musker. Flick stars Jamie Lee Curtis, with Randall mer KTLA location. "You can expect Colossus of eight more due in two weeks and be- chains like Edi- Kleiser directing. Allegiance is dickering with Richard Still, mall- oriented Rhodes enormity because of our increased production tween 12 and 15 by the end of the Minn.'s 25 -unit Record Shop are Spring of Jam Records for distribution. na, area," Goldhammer says. "We now have a large variety of year." holding back, says Record Shop pres- G.W.T.W.: Track hears it's no longer an insider thing sets from which to perform." The show is viewed in 50 So far, record /tape chains with Mary Ann Levitt. Also display- for home video retail execs exclusively to have their own ident foreign countries and on 224 domestic outlets. predominantly mall sites have been ing caution is the Durham -based 152 - private copies of "Gone With The Wind," off-limits for Terry Woodward of Waxworks/Videoworks has slated timid about home video, allowing store Record Bar, although it has distribution in North America but okay elsewhere. Copies his annual convention for his Disk Jockey store managers Camelot to pioneer in that environ- opened a home video wholesale sub- on the street are now as low as $67 for the laser, though a and his one-stop customers at the Rivermont Executive sidiary. bit higher for the two-videocassette packet ... Final Ky., Oct. 1 -3. The recent weekend sales Scott Joplin Inn, Owensboro, count on the Walt Disney Home Video's Limited Gold The most enthusiastic chains are W/V employees worked gratis and for fair, in which Edition comes to 610,000 IRS Video will release the the ones that are principally free merchandise, raised ... In CD Debut which many suppliers donated punk rock documentary, "Another State Of Mind," and standing, like Licorice Pizza here, $5,000 for Disk Jockey retail operations manager Jim which is sending seven delegates to "Rebellious Jukebox," a music special shown on Show - NEW YORK Six rags that Gallagher, who had been seriously ill. Gallagher returned - VSDA, according to advertising di- time, as a videocassette at VSDA. Scott Joplin performed for piano rolls to work last week ... Smell for Sell: Peachtree Software rector Randy Gerston. With all 34 Track found former Alta Distributing of Phoenix gen- in 1916, plus a number of others he has scented its ad and product brochures with a peach fra- units now vigorously into rental, Lic- eral manager Lee Weimar selling real estate there. He arranged for that medium even earli- grance as part of an extensive ad campaign for its home/ orice's contingent is headed by presi- sold his local record store to Mary Ann Levitt of the Re- er, are being processed for release on office computer wares. dent Jim Greenwood, one of three cord Shop chain Discos CBS dropped its wholesaler Compact Disc by Biograph Records. Reen Nalli, VP of Ateo Records, took a leave of ab- ... VSDA board members appointed by price on its five Julio Iglesias CDs from $13 to In all, the CD will hold about 60 sence Friday (24) to attend the Univ. of Michigan law the National Assn. of Recording $10 The hinted longterm recording binder between minutes of Joplin material. school. She'll return to Atco upon completion of her stu- ... Merchandisers (NARM), VSDA's the Berlin Philharmonic (Bill- Arnold Caplin, president of the ladies ... Acuff-Rose Publications suing Waycross, Ga. CBS Masterworks and parent group. board, Aug. 25) was confirmed by Jospeh F. Dash, label bel, which has a large catalog of pi- songwriter Tommy James, the Cathedral Quartet, Stow, two /VSDA manager, with first sessions in Berlin this week. ano roll recordings on LP, says the The other NARM Ohio, and the Crestmen, Mount Crawford, Va. for in- general members are Russ Soloman of CD will be released in late fall and board fringement of "Elvira." The Nashville Federal District Edited by JOHN SIPPEL Records and Lou Fogelman of will be marketed at "low cost." It Tower Music Plus. Both chains have opened will be pressed at the new CBS /Sony separate free standing video stores CD facility in Terre Haute, Ind. Encouraging near record stores, though European CD Sales Meanwhile, Biograph is preparing /tape also has several interior video for its first cassette release, due out in Tower Continued from page 3 France Gall (France). ping a followup marketing campaign, says is evidence of "More Adventures In Modern two weeks. Caplin says he is consid- departments. 14), has helped boost WEA's total Otterstein there recognition of the Sounds," built around a 14-track ering limiting future releases to tape Wherehouse Entertainment, based CD sales in Europe to around increased dealer in- only. Biograph cassettes will sell to here, has been a pioneer in video 400,000 units, with the best consum- importance of CD. Another factor sampler with that title. The disk the cludes tracks by Rod Stewart, Paul dealers at $4, he says, while those li- rental. The chain has 44 video sec- er response coming from the West cited in the success of "Adven- Sounds" initiative Simon, Donald Fagen, George Ben- censed from CBS will be priced at tions up and down the West Coast, German, Swiss, French, Dutch and tures In Modern in each son, Al Heads and $4.35. strongly influencing rental pricing. British markets. The weakest mar- has been the appointment Jarreau, Talking a Newman. kets, Otterstein adds, have been WEA operating company of CD Randy Spain, Sweden and Austria. "activator" to generate maximum in- WEA is distributing 5,000 sam- terest both internally and externally plers to dealers in Europe as a pro- Fantasy Sets `Amadeus' CD In the course of the campaign, in developing the market. In addi- motional tool and will tie in with WEA a study of con- By SAM SUTHERLAND made special tion, Warner Communications has hardware companies, especially sumer preferences and determined LOS ANGELES- Fantasy Rec- separate film production company assigned a product manager to Poly - Sony, via locally negotiated deals. that a more selective release policy is readying a major campaign undertook the project, Kaffel adds. Gram's CD plant in Hanover and es- For example, Sony in the U.K. has ords was necessary for Europe. Now, for "Amadeus," a rare foray by the The music was performed by the tablished a direct order desk for Eu- ordered an exclusive, custom -made more releases are scheduled for Eu- label into motion picture soundtracks Academy of St. Martins -in -the- Field, ropean affiliates. compilation for its own promotional rope only, among them Rod Stew - will also mark its first Compact conducted by Neville Marriner, and WEA says its monitoring of the activity. that art's "Atlantic Crossing" and Ry venture. digitally recorded in London. European markets has shown that Merchandising material for Disc Cooder's "Borderline." The label ships LP and cassette while classical repertoire continues to WEA's followup campaign includes The double set, consisting of major Says Otterstein: "Because of the versions next week, in advance of the sell well on CD, it no longer domi- 500,000 four -color booklets for re- Mozart compositions featured in the movie's U.S. opening on Sept. 19th positive attitudes of artists and man- nates the market. Sales of pop /rock loading transparent dispenser boxes film of the hit play, Milos Forman with additional theatres to add the agement, simultaneous releases of product are increasing significantly, and window stickers with the legend won't be aimed at the classical mar- film a week later. The CD version CDs with the regular album /cassette and it was the pop- oriented consumer "WEA CD Center" for all dealers alone. According to label presi- ket will ship two or three weeks after the have become more feasible. Further- to whom that the campaign was participating in the campaign. Cata- Ralph Kaffel, "It's not a venture dent LP and cassette. Fantasy will price more, we've found that local releases mainly targeted. log booklets will be inserted at the into the classical field. We think the its double CD at $29.98 list, in line from the WEA companies in the Otterstein says that the average Hanover plant in all new CD releases film is so strong, and the music acces- with a projected $15.98 list for subse- U.K., France and Germany are a vi- CD player owner buys 15 disks with- until the end of the year. enough, that it will bring in non- sible quent single disk CDs. tal element in marketing the system." in the first month of hardware pur- Major new CD releases scheduled buyers after they've seen the classical The label has already begun host- These have included titles by Echo chase and between 25 and 30 in the include albums from Donna Sum- movie." ing invitational previews of the film & the Bunnymen, Oasis and Howard first year. mer, Rickie Lee Jones, Prince, Ma- Fantasy's involvement was for selected retail and distribution Jones (U.K.), Alphaville and Peter WEA currently has 108 CD titles donna, Eric Clapton, Alphaville, Al prompted after founder Saul Zaentz's customers. Schilling (West Germany) and available in Europe and is now plan- Jarreau and George Benson.

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