DEDICATED TO THE NEEDS OF THE MUSIC/RECORD INDUSTRY ONE DOLLAR fill WHO IN HE WORLD APRIL 10, 1971 At Right, Heralding the Return of the Solo Artist As a Major Force on Record, Are the Stars Holding Down The No. 1, 2 and 3 Spots on The Singles Chart This Week: Parrot's Tom Jones, Tamla's Marvin Gaye and Columbia's Late Janis Joplin. Story on Page 3. PICKS OF THE WEEK U) ARETHA FRANKLIN, "BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED 2 C COMPANY FEATUR NG TERRY NELSON, "BATTLE JOHN MAYALI, "BACK TO THE ROOTS." John 1 WATER" (Charing Cross, BMI). Look W HYMN OF LT. GALLEY" (Shelby z Mayall has called a reunion of former Mayall C for this teaming of Lady Soul with z W Singleton/Quickit, BMI). Here's a sidemen for this funky package. Performing Grammy -winning material in the top w 4ntotion timely single. Cut is an up -dated are Johnny Plmond, Eric Clapton, Sugarcane 10 in short order. Flip makes this "J version of "The Battle Hymn of the Harris, Keef Hartley, Paul Lagos, Harvey Man- a double -sided smash. B/w "Brand Republic," and anyone who reads del, Jerry McGee, Mick Taylor, Larry Taylor New Me" (Assorted-Parabut, BMI). the froit pages can be expected and Steve Thompson. Polydor 25-3002. Atlantic 45-2796. to take an interest. Plantation PL 73 (SSS . NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND, "HOUSE AT POOH SWAMP DOGG, "CREEPING AWAY" (Jerry Williams, JERRY REED, "WHEN YOU'RE HOT, YOU'RE HOT." IDCORNER" (Pamco, BMI). Follow to BMI). SNamp Dogg, a.k.a. Jerry Wil- The title tells the story. Jerry Reed, who's hot "Mr. Bojangles" smash will follow liams, rakes his label single bow and therefore hot, reprises his "Amos Moses" to top of pops. Sound slightly harder an auspicious one. Strong r&b de- single and has fun with a number of other this time out but nice as ever. livery merits pop crossover. Watch songs. He also plays it straight for a few Based on a story by A. A. Milne. it catch on. All right! B/w "Do You attractive tunes. Clicko. RCA LSP 4506. B/w "Travelin' Mood." United Ar- Believe' (Jerry Williams, BMI). Elek- tists 50769. tra 45721. JOE SIMON, "TO LAY DOWN BESIDE YOU" (Cape - SHA NA NA "ONLY ONE SONG" (Kama Sutra/ JAMES GANG, "THIRDS." The James Gang has Ann, BMI). "Chokin' Kind" Grammy Scottariia, BMI). Rock revivalists go produced an eclectic package that's their best winner some years back hit big last modern with lovely melody, big pro- to date. Pick a cut, and it's a potential single time out with "Your Turn to Cry." duction. Ideal single has pop sound smash. All members contribute a melody or Will repeat pop and top 40 with that rings true, produced by Electric two and play and sing as if they mean big this one. B/w "Help Me Make It Lady's Eddie Kramer. Check it out. business. They do. ABC ABCX 721. Through the Night" (Combine, BMI). Kama Sutra KA 522 (Buddah). Spring SPR 113 (Polydor). THE BROTHERHOOD OF MAN, "REACH OUT YOUR PAUL ANKA, "WHY ARE YOU LEANING ON ME MOTT THE HOOPLE, "WILDLIFE." Mott the HAND" (Burliigton - Hiller, ASCAP). SIR" (Spanka, BMI). Artist has kept Hoople seem to be working out all right. Tune and delivery remarkably remi- active over the years writing hit The fellows inject a great bittersweetness DERAM niscent of the Four Tops favorite of tunes fpr others. Has come up with into their music, and the distinctive sound a similar title. Crisp, tight sound one for himself here. An inspira- could keep the fans lining up for quite a with brass deserves to hit again. tional return. B/w "You're Some while. All but Melanie's "Lay Down" is original. Can't miss. Deram 45-85073 (London). Kind of Friend" (Spanka, BMI). Bar- Atlantic 8284. naby 2027 (CBS). Execs Discuss Re-emergence of Dealer Dialogue: Mickie Most Speaks Out Marketing: Selling the Double -LP Narcotics Bureau Director Minimizes Drug Lyric Influence Columbia Records Sweeps Tony Awards Broadway's `Follies' Reviewed www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com "LANDS OF THE PEOPLES DRYING IN THE SUN WAITING FOR THE PROMISED HELP THAT NEVER SEEMED TO COME... ó "NEVADA FIGHTER' MICHAEL NESMITH THE FIRST NATIONAL SAND, NEVADA FIGHTER/HERE I AM #74-0453 NEVADAIFIGHTER (LSP 497)ÚM, RC/IR Fs www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com Dedicated to the Needs Of the Music/Record Industry April 10, 1911 Youthful Consumer Leading Way To Dealer Re-emergence, Say Execs By DAVE FINKLE and RON BARON Sales Director of Invictus Rec- purpose for the retail customer. ords, opined: "In five years, Dealers are concerned with the In analyzing the - around -the industry to speak out openly. dealers will have a dominant 'shopping environment'. At- hotel banter at the recent Among those who responded NARM convention, influence over the industry, be- mosphere is conducive to Record emphatically were Dave Glew, cause browsing and shopping; World observed that a consen- they are chain -operated, the Vice President and Director of which gives the added empha- young customer knows he can sus felt the dealer-both inde- Atlantic, who said; "It's true, pendent and chain-operated- sis of regional marketing and find a greater variety and the the dealer is re-emerging, and consumer young personnel in is re-emerging as a orientation. However, the stores forceful the reason is that many retail the total effect not be share the same as the sales factor after a long period will felt interests stores are staffed by hip kids for about five years." young customer and help make of languishing in the shadow who can talk. Every major city of rack outlets. Russ Reagan, Vice President the shopping experience a has an important retailer now, and General Manager of Uni, pleasant one. Listening to and Everybody was talking then; and the reason is that kids want said: "The more outlets the buying records is a unique but, in following up the story, service. When there's a hit, kids better for the entire industry. shopping experience and the Record World found that trade- start looking for the entire cat- It can only add to the health of new stores make more pleasant sters were less anxious to talk alog and the retailer can stock the record business economy. in contrast to the cold discount officially, usually because they the whole catalog. And, of Dealers serve a better sound- store." feared provoking rack jobbers course, we're interested in cat- ing board for hit record busi- Jac Holzman, President of or because they suspected that alog. When an artist is hot, we ness economy. Racks are still Elektra, said: "I'm getting their quotes might tend to over- must sell the catalog. Stores filling the need and serving tired of walking into record emphasize a trend they feel is are attractive and the dealers the purpose for which they stores and finding that the cus- not all -pervasive. know they don't have to give were designed." tomers know far more about mu- No one Record World contac- records away. We can really Rocco Catena, Vice President sic than the sales personnel. ted, however, denied the situ- feel the trend. It started with of Merchandising of Capitol, That's one of the chief things ation exists. the kids, but adults are going reported: "Although racks and that's wrong with most current The indication is that some- too. The only problem will be the new dealers both have their dealer operations. There's no thing is happening, but not if there are too many." place and serve different needs, question that the record busi- strongly enough yet for the Harold Coston, National the dealers serve a definite (Continued on page 46) Solo Artists Record World Story Lyric Influence Score On Minimized By Aid Towards Legislation Narcotics Dir. Charts In "Dialogue" of March 20, Record World pinpointed the need WASHINGTON, D. C.-The for stronger copyright legislation by interviewing a tape dupli- relationship between lyrics of Solo artists, for the first cator who admitted he simply taped material he bought in a rock songs and drug use was time in many years, hold the record shop. minimized during an interview top three places on the singles That same week RIAA gave its annual dinner in Washington given here last week by John E. charts this week. which is attended by numerous senators and congressmen. It was Ingersoll, Director of the Bu- They are in order, Tom Jones brought to our attention by several record industry leaders that reau of Narcotics and Danger- with "She's a Lady" (Parrot) ; reprints of this article were given to key legislators including ous Drugs. Marvin Gaye with "What's members of the Judiciary Committee and played a significant "It is too much to single out Going On" (Tamla) ; and the role in bringing this problem to their attention. songs as a causative factor," late Janis Joplin with "Me and Record World is proud of the type of journalism we are pro- he said. "It certainly is not the Bobby McGee" (Columbia). viding this industry and we are equally proud of the industry's most important factor in the response. drug problem." Three in 10 Others Top Ingersoll said that the FCC In addition there are three had not consulted him before other solo performers in the Limited Copyright WJRZ Sold? issuing last month's ruling that top 10. radio stations must be supplied They are Andy Williams Disc Bill Introduced with all lyrics to popular songs.