NEWSPAPER ISSN 003.4.1622 MAY 16, 1981 $2.75 SINGLES SLEEPERS ALBUMS GEORGE HARRISON, "ALL THOSE YEARS JIM STEINMAN, "ROCK AND ROLL TOM PETTY AND THE HEART- AGO" (prod. by Harrison -Cooper) DREAMS COME THROUGH" BREAKERS, "HARD PROMISES." (writer:Harrison)(Ganga / B.V., (prod. by lovine-Steinman) (wri- Following a platinum breakthrough BMI) (3:42). From the forthcom- ter.Steinman)(Neverland /Lost like"Damn the Torpedoes"isn't ing "Somewhere In England" LP, Boys, BMI)(4:28). As thetitle easy, but this LP will supersede all this buoyant reminiscencefea- suggests, Steinman's a believer expectations. The bulleting single, tures George's fluid guitar lines and AOR is spreading the mes- "The Waiting," and songs like "Let- with help from Paul, Ringo and sage on this powerhouse rocker. ing You Go'are instant heavies. Linda. Dark Horse49729 (WB). Epic/Cleve. Intl. 19-02111. Backstreet BSR 5160 (MCA) (8.98). BARBRA STREISAND, "PROMISES" (prod. MANHATTAN TRANSFER, "BOY FROM THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND, by Gibb - Galuten - Richardson) NEW YORK CITY"(prod.by "DEDICATED.'' Dedicatedtothe (writers:B. o& R.Gibb)(Stig- Graydon) (writers: Taylor -Davis) late band member Tommy Caldwell, wood/Unichappell,BMI)(3:53). (Trio,BMI)(3:38). The colorful MTB's latest has the right blend of Equipped with loads of rhythmic quartet won two Grammies last influences for all pop formats. The spunk, a catchy chorus and her year,andwiththismarvelous single,"This I Believe," looks million -dollar voice, Barbra goes Ad Libs remake, they're sure to strong, and cuts like "Love Some" for the fourth hit from her "Guil- win the hearts and ears of pop- could easily follow. Warner Bros. ty" LP. Columbia 11-02065. A/C listeners. Atlantic 3816. HS 3525 (8.98). AIR SUPPLY, "THE ONE THAT YOU LOVE" BILLY SQUIER, "THE STROKE" (prod. bySPLIT ENZ, "WAIATA." The title is (prod. by Maslin) (writer: Russell) Mack &Biily)(writer:Squier) an Aborigine term for "jamboree," (Careers/Bestall Reynolds, BMI) (SongsOfTheKnight,BMI) and these New Zealanders have (4:07). The Aussie septet had 3 (3:37). Buzzsaw guitars, crashing reasontocelebrate.Lastyear's love songs from their debut LP drums and a monsterhook "True Colours" was an album ra- go top10. Thistitlecut from should help Squier's bad -boy vo- dio sleeper, and on this LP, classic the new LPisanotherloving cal become a mainstay on AOR pop like "History Never Repeats" balladthatcan'tmiss.Arista and pop radio. From his bulleting and "Iris" wi1' put them on the U.S. 0604. "Don't Say No" LP. Capitol 5005. map. A&M SP -4848 (7.98). ROBBIE DUPREE, "BROOKLYN GIRLS" WAR, "CINCO DE MAYO" (prod. by Gold- BRAM TCHAIKOVSKY, "FUNLAND." (prod. by Bunetta-Chudacoff) stein -Jordan) (writers: War -Gold- The ex -Motor ,who made aU.S. (writer: LaBounty-Freeland) (Cap- stein) (Far Out, ASCAP/Mi wau- name for himself with "Girl of My tainCrystal/Screen Gems -EMI, kee, BMI) (3:59). Thick percus- Dreams" greets a new label with BMI) (3:24). Dupree's light, sion and a heavy rhythm bottom his fine pop sensibilities intact. The earningtenorcould do,for drivethistitletrackfrom the soaringharmoniesof"Heartof Brooklyn's fairer sex what the veteran octet's forthcoming LP. Stone" and' Model Girl" will keep Beach Boys didforCalifornia. Aimedatmulti -formataccept- him on the airwaves. Arista AB 4292 cuties. Elektra 47145. ance. LAX 8-02120. (7.98). AmericanRadioHistory.Com ""iø* rfir of music. FROM THE GOLD ALBUM neow A/ArokE OF 7W-- FNEsotOr- ISOO-IMA ProddeorlbyWyes IA Mike Stone An Aquorna 4c3rds Production 07A444..1 StoneEnfarprinesl 111,111101, AmericanRadioHistory.Com r2tece-cillArrykr MAY 16, 1981 MCA -Elton John Flap: Goody Witnesses Get Major AOR Stations Make Inroads More Suits Are Filed Suspended Sentences By ELIOT SEKULER NEW YORK - A convictedIn Winter Arbitron Ratings Sweep LOSANGELES - Additional tape counterfeiter and a distribu- By PHILDIMAURO wrinkles have been added to the tor who cooperatedwiththe NEW YORK - The year 1980 ket with an 11.0 average quarter- already convoluted snarl of legal prosecution as witnessesinthe sawtwotime-honoredalbum hour share oflisteners 12 and actions that have been taken by trial of Sam Goody Inc. and two rock stations, WWWW (W4), De- older, up from 9.1. In Cleveland, MCA Records andEltonJohn, ofitsofficershave been sen- troit,and KSAN, San Francisco, WMMS, one of the classic album JohnReid, Geffen Records, the tenced in a U.S. District Court in relinquish their rock formats for rock stations, rose two shares to Sackville Productions Ltd. holding Brooklyn to fines and suspendedcountry music, while fierce com- lead the market, from 8.5 to 10.5. company and other partiesre- sentences. petition in many major and sec- In Detroit, WLLZ, which just went lated to the recent departure of Frank Carroll, principal of BCFondary markets made the battle ontheairwithits"Detroit's John from MCA Records' roster Productions, had pled guilty on for listeners one of the most dif- Wheels" identity last August, rose and his signing to the Warners- February 17 toa two -count in- ficult the album rockers have ever from 7.9 to 9.2 to take second distributed Geffen label. dictment charging wire fraud and faced. The gloomy events of the placeinthe marketinan ex- First Volley copyright infringement. He was past year made the present and tremely short time. MCA filed suit last Monday (4) sentenced by Judge George C. the future seem allthe brighter Pratt on April 30 to a three-year Other Major Markets in U.S. District Court here seek- as the winter, 1981 Arbitron ad- In Philadelphia, all three AOR ing to stop the imminent distribu- suspendedsentenceandfined vance ratings, which began roll- the maximum $1000 for the wire signals, WMMR, WIOQ and tion of John's debut Geffen Rec- ing in last week, showed two AOR WYSP, posted gains, while in New fraudcount.Carrollreceiveda ords LP, "The Fox," alleging that stations at the top of their mar- York, both WPLJ and WNEW-FM MCA Records'agreement with one-year suspended sentence and kets,while many others made increased their shares, with WPLJ John Reid Enterprises for the ex- was fined the maximum $25,000 on the infringement count. largeto moderate leaps,orat rising from 3.7 to 4.1. In Los An- clusivedistribution rights for geles, both KMET and KLOS in- John's product is still in effect and Insuspendingthesentence, least held their own. creased their shares. charging conspiracy and copyright Judge Pratt pointed out that the The big news of the period was infringement. Simultaneously, leniency of the. sentence was at- WCOZ, Boston, which shot to the "There's been a lot of commen- tary saying AOR is dying, and it's John, Reid and Sackville fileda (Continued on page 38) number one position in the mar - countersuitclaimingthat MCA turning out to be a load of rub- had delayed taking legal action Chuck Kaye To Succeed Ed Silvers bish," observed AOR consultant until records had been pressed by JeffPollack."Any formatthat Geffen and marketing plansal- evolves goes through periods of ready set in motion. As Warner Bros. Music's Chairman transition. That's what we've seen The first volley in the ongoing NEW YORK-Chuck Kaye hasplanned for Warner Bros. Music's with AOR, and the format is now (Continued on page 41) been appointedtosucceed Ed foreign or domestic operations; healthier than ever." Silvers aschairmanof WarnerSilvers, who isretiring, will con- 'Mass Appeal Format' Arista Raises Prices Bros. Music,itwas announced tinueasaconsultant with the Steve Leeds, who heads Steve last week by David H. Horowitz, firm. Leeds IndependentConsultants, III NEW YORK-Elliot Goldman, officeof the president, Warner Kaye called his move "a truea company that specializes in al- executive vice president and gen- Communications,Inc.Kaye will highpointinmy career." He bum promotion andmarketing eral manager, Arista Records, has take the position on June 1. added: "I consider Warner Music services in thenortheast,ex- announced anincreaseinthe the outstanding music publisher pressed an equally positive view. company's selling price to its dis- Kaye iscurrently president of in the industry." "Album rock radiois tributors on all product, effective Geffen/Kaye Music, the publish- no longer Kaye'smusicindustrycareer the alternative to top 40. Itis the May 18, 1981. ing branch of Geffen Records. The began in promotion early in the nextmass -appealformat,"said Beginning onthatdate,the firm, renamed Geffen Music, has signed an administration agree- '60s. He was also general man- (Continued on page 16) selling price on all albums with a ager of Philles Records and an suggested retail list price of $7.98 ment with Warner Bros. Music. executivein Aldon Music. Kaye (Continued on page 41) No major changes have been joined Almo/Irving Music in 1966 New Briefs Filed In and, duringhis13 -year tenure Record there, established Rondor Music, CRT Rate Hike Appeal W°ddSales Index A&M'sinternationalpublishing By BILL HOLLAND firm. He was president of A/I/R WASHINGTON-In the second when he and David Geffen estab- of three briefs filed with the U.S. Last This Court of Appeals here in the up- Albums 1-IYear Year Singles lished Geffen/Kaye Music. Within 300.0 - (Continued on page 38) coming case on the new four - 270.0 - cent per tune mechanical royalty 240.0 2110.0- rate, the Recording Industry Asso- 180.0 - ciation of America again termed 150.0 the Copyright Royalty Tribunal's 120.0 - decision inadequate and without 90.0 rationale,andclaimedthatit 60.0 - failedtoproperlyobserveits 30.0-, own conclusions. 4/4 4111 4/18 4/25 5/2 519 RIAA Brief The Record World Sales Index is based on a broad cross-section of quantitative sales data reported The RIAA responsive brief also to Record World from retailers, rack jobbers and one -stops across the country.