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THE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC RECORD WEEKLY GISH BOX GEORGE ALBERT President and Publisher MEL ALBERT Executive Vice President and Genera! Manager EDITORIAL A Logical Choice NICK ALBARANO Vice President As costs continually increase everywhere, it is (NARM), the system offers the possibility of totally ALAN SUTTON clear that situations that cause unnecessary waste centralized inventory control, plus more efficient Vice President and Editor In Chief should be immediately rectified. If something can be and accurate methodologies for the day-to-day J.B. CARMICLE found to save and improve efficiency, it operation of retail stores. Vice President and General Manager, East Coast money

would be foolish to ignore it. With the chance to save “millions of dollars,” (ac- JIM SHARP Vice President, Nashville But such has been the case with bar coding. cording to some estimates) relatively painlessly, the RICHARD IMAMURA Already a fact of life in a host of retail industries, the industry should seriously examine across the board Managing Editor bar coding process has proven itself under fire in the adoption of bar coding. If all manufacturers par- East Coast Editorial FRED GOODMAN — DAVE SCHULPS areas of cost cutting and inventory control. ticipate, the system will work for everyone. In a time DAN NOOGER The beauty of the system is that it helps manufac- of inflation and recession, it doesn’t make sense to West Coast Editorial MARK ALBERT, Radio Editor turers and retailers — it can save significant dealy on something as potentially bar MARC CETNER — MICHAEL GLYNN rewarding as MICHAEL MARTINEZ amounts of money for both. As promoted by the coding. Research KEN KIRKWOOD, Manager National Assn, of Recording Merchandisers BILL FEASTER — LEN CHODOSH MIKE PLACHETKA — JEFF LAINE HARALD TAUBENREUTHER Nashville Editorial/Research JENNIFER BOHLER, Nashville Editor JUANITA BUTLER — TIM STICHNOTH TOM ROLAND Art Director LARRY CRAYCRAFT ews highlight Circulation THERESA TORTOSA, Manager N S PUBLICATION OFFICES NEW YORK 1775 Broadway. New York NY 10019 • NARM retailers committee seeks closer ties with manufacturers Phone: (212) 586-2640 Cable Address: Cash Box NY (page 5). Telex: 666123 6363 Sunset Blvd. (Suite 930) • New Meat Loaf and Rickie Lee Jones LPs highlight summer Hollywood CA 90028 Phone: (213) 464-8241 label releases (page 5). NASHVILLE 21 Music Circle East, Nashville TN 37203 • Phone: (615) 244-2898 Goody prosecution replies to defense motions for dismissal of CHICAGO CAMILLE COMPASIO, Coin Machine, Mgr. verdicts (page 5). 1442 S. 61st Ave., Cicero IL 60650 Phone: 863-7440 (312) • Labels step up implementation of bar coding (page 5). WASHINGTON, D.C. EARL B. ABRAMS 3518 N. Utah St., • “Fire And Ice” by and Robbie Patton’s “Don’t Give It Arlington VA 22207 Phone: (703) 243-5664 Up” (new and developing artist) are the top Cash Box Singles MIGUEL SMIRNOFF Director of South American Operations Picks (page 13). "ARGENTINA — MIGUEL SMIRNOFF”"” Beigrano 3252, Piso 4 "B” • “Precious Time” by Pat Benatar and the Village People’s Buenos Aires, Argentina Phone: 89-6796 “Renaissance” are the top Cash Box Picks (page 15). AUSTRALIA — ALLAN WEBSTER 699 Drummond Street Carlton, Victoria, Australia 3054 Phone: 347-0518 " BRASIL — CHRISTOPHER PICKARD Av. Borges de Medeiros, 2475 Apt. 503, Lagoa TOP POP DEBUTS Rio de Janeiro, Brasil Phone: 246-8349 74 DON’T GIVE IT UP — Robbie Patton — Liberty CANADA — KIRK LaPOINTE SINGLES 835A Bloor Street West — Unit E Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6G 1M1 Phone: 536-8824 (416) 18 SHARE YOUR LOVE — — Liberty — DILEK KOC 12 Boulevard Exelmans Paris, France 75016 Phone: 524-4784 GERMANY — GERHARD AUGUSTIN POP SINGLE POP/4LBUM Oettingenstrasse 66 8 Munich 22 Phone: 089-221363 MISTAKEN IDENTITY Telex: 5-29378 Kim Carnes — MARIO DE LUIGI EMI America EMI America "Musica e Dischi" Via Giannone 2 20154 Milan, Italy Phone: (02) 389-059/389-936 ~ 'JAPAN — Adv. Mgr., SACHIO SAITO B/C SINGLE Editorial Mgr., KOZO OTSUKA B/C/4LBUM 3rd Floor of Chuo-Tatemono bldg. 2-chome, 11-1, Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Japan, 105 DOUBLE DUTCH BUS STREET SONGS Phone: 504-1651 Frankie Smith Rick James NETHERLANDS - CONSTANT MEIJERS WMOT Gordy/Motown P.O. Box 1807 1200 BV Hilversum Phone: 035-19841 NORWAY — TORBJORN ELLINGSEN COUNTRY SINGLE COUNTRY Stalsberg Terasse 44, ABUM 2010 Strommen, Norway Phone: 23-3280 FEELS SO BIGHT FEELS SO RIGHT Telex: 18 158 n Alabama Alabama 'SPAIN— ANGEL ALVAREZ Lopez de Hoyos 178, 5 CD RCA RCA Madrid — 2 Spain Phone: 415 23 98 — PAUL BRIDGE 608 Kings Road, London SW6 J/1ZZ GOSPEL Phone: 01-731-2452 THE LORD WILL MAKE SUBSCRIPTION RATES $1 10 per year anywhere in THE CLARKE/DUKE PROJECT the U.S.A. Published weekly by CASH BOX (ISSN A Stanley Clarke/George WAY 0008-7289), 1775 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10019. Duke Al Green Printed in the U.S.A. Second class postage paid at Epic New York, N.Y., and additional mailing offices. Myrrh ©Copyright 1981 by the Cash Box Publishing Co., Inc. Kim Carnes All rights reserved. Copyright under Universal Copyright Convention. POSTMASTER: Send form 3579 to CASH BOX, 1775 Broadway. New York, N.Y. 10019. C4SH BOXTOPIOO3NGLE3 July 11, 1981

Weeks Weeks On On 6/4 Chart 6/4 Chart 1 BETTE DAVIS EYES 34 STRONGER THAN BEFORE 66 YOU ARE FOREVER KIM CARNES (EMI-America 8077) 1 16 SMOKEY ROBINSON (Boardwalk WS8 02054) 36 9 (Tamia/Motown T54327F) 221THE ONE THAT YOU LOVE AIR SUPPLY (Arista AS 0604) 4 9 35 A LIFE OF ILLUSION THE KID IS HOT TONITE (Asylum E-47144) 35 8 (Columbia 11-02068) 3 — MEDLEY STARS ON 45 36 LADY (YOU BRING ME UP) YOU’RE MY GIRL (Radio Records/Atlantic RR 3810) 2 14 COMMODORES (Motown M1514F) 46 4 FRANKE & THE KNOCKOUTS (Millennium JH-11808) 4 ELVIRA 37 THE BREAKUP SONG (THEY (MCA-51084) 5 10 DON’T WRITE ’EM) THE REAL THING THE BROTHERS JOHNSON (A&M 2343) 5 JESSIE’S GIRL GREG KIHN BAND (RCA JH12201) 6 16 (Beserkley/Elektra B-47149) 42 8 SOME CHANGES ARE FOR 6 THEME FROM “THE GREATEST 38 DOUBLE DUTCH BUS GOOD AMERICAN HERO” FRANKIE SMITH (WMOT 4W85351) 41 7 (Arista AS 0602) JOEY SCARBURY (Elektra E-47147) 8 9 39 (THERE’S) NO GETTIN’ OVER ME 71 NICOLE RONNIE MILSAP (RCA PB-12264) 49 3 POINT BLANK (MCA-51132) 7 ALL THOSE YEARS AGO 40 GIVE IT TO ME BABY 72 SOMEDAY, SOMEWAY (Dark Horse/Warner Bros. DRC 49726) 3 8 RICK JAMES (Gordy/Motown G 7197 FI) 44 8 ROBERT GORDON (RCA PB-12239) 8 YOU MAKE MY DREAMS 41 BEING WITH YOU 73 NIGHTWALKER & JOHN OATES SMOKEY ROBINSON GINO VANNELLI (Arista AS 0613) (RCA PB-12217) 9 11 (Tamia/Motown T54321) 28 21 i 74 DON’T GIVE IT UP 9 I DON’T NEED YOU 42 DREAMS ROBBIE PATTON (Liberty P-A1420) KENNY ROGERS (Liberty 1415) 11 5 COME THROUGH 75 REALLY WANNA KNOW YOU 10 THIS LITTLE GIRL JIM STEINMAN GARY WRIGHT (Warner Bros. WBS 49769) GARY U.S. BONDS (EMI-America 8079) 7 12 (Epic/Cleveland Int i. AE7 1232) 47 7 76 WALK RIGHT NOW 11 A WOMAN NEEDS LOVE (JUST 43 ANGEL OF THE MORNING THE JACKSONS (Epic 19-02132) JUICE NEWTON (Capitol 4976) 31 21 LIKE YOU DO) 77 DON’T LET GO THE COAT RAY PARKER, JR. & RAYDIO 44 IT’S NOW OR NEVER (Warner Bros. WBS 49743) (Arista 10 19 ©« JOHN SCHNEIDER AS 0592) (Scotti Bros./CBSZS6 02105) 50 7 78 TOO MUCH TIME ON MY HANDS 12 SLOW HAND STYX (A&M 2323) POINTER SISTERS 45 TWO HEARTS Stephanie mills 79 FLYAWAY (Planet/Elektra P-47929) 20 7 (20th Century-Fox/RCA TC-2492) 45 10 BLACKFOOT (Atco/ Atlantic 7331) 13 BOY FROM 46 TAKE IT ON THE RUN 80 IT HURTS TO BE IN LOVE MANHATTAN TRANSFER REO SPEEDWAGON (Epic 19-01054) 32 17 (Atlantic 3816) 19 8 DAN HARTMAN (Blue Sky/CBS ZS6 02115) 47 ENDLESS LOVE 81 ’BOUT 14 AMERICA and HOW US 12 ©o CHAMPAIGN (Columbia 11-11433) NEIL DIAMOND (Capitol P-4994) 12 (Motown M 1519F) 71 2 82 THE 15 WINNING 48 URGENT WATCHING WHEELS SANTANA (Columbia 11-01050) 16 14 (Geffen GEF 49695) © FOREIGNER (Atlantic 3831) 63 2 83 NOTHING EVER AS 16 HEARTS 49 DON’T WANT TO WAIT GOES MARTY BALIN (EMI-America 8084) 18 8 PLANNED ANYMORE STYX (A&M 2348) 17 IS IT YOU TUBES (Capitol P-A5007) 58 4 (Elektra E-47124) 17 13 84 BREAKING AWAY 50 IT DIDN’T TAKE LONG BALANCE (Portrait/CBS 24-02177) 18 I LOVE YOU SPIDER (Dreamland/RSO DL 111) 55 7 CLIMAX BLUES BAND 85 JUST THE TWO OF US 13 22 51 JONES VS. JONES GROVER WASHINGTON. JR. KOOLS THE GANG (Elektra E-47103) 19 MODERN GIRL (De-Lite/PolyGram DE 813) 40 8 22 10 86 UNDER THE COVERS 52 LIVING INSIDE MYSELF JANIS IAN (Columbia 18-02176) 20 THE WAITING GINO VANNELLI (Arista AS 0588) 34 17 TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS 87 STRANGER (Backstreet/MCA BSR-51100) 14 11 53 LOVE ON A TWO WAY STREET JEFFERSON STARSHIP STACY LATTISAW (Grunt/RCA JB-12275) 21 GEMINI DREAM (Cotlllion/Atlantic 46015) 60 4 _ THE MOODY BLUES 88 THAT OLD SONG (Threshold/PolyGram TR601) 25 6 54 PROMISES RAY PARKER. JR. & RAYDIO (Columbia 11-02065) 48 8 22 (Arista AS 0616) SEVEN YEAR ACHE 55 SHADDUP YOU FACE 24 14 STARS 45 — MEDLEY II JOE DOLCE (MCA-51053) 51 12 89 ON STARS ON 45 IN 23 FOOL LOVE WITH YOU (Radio Records/Atlantic RR 3830) JIM PHOTOGLO 56 FEELS SO RIGHT ALABAMA (RCA PB-12236) 62 5 (20th Century-Fox/RCA TC-2487) 23 14 90 YOU DON’T KNOW ME 24 QUEEN OF HEARTS 57 COOL LOVE MICKEY GILLEY (Epic 14-02172) PABLO CRUISE (A&M 2349) 76 2 JUICE NEWTON (Capitol P-4997) 30 7 91 SAY WHAT WINCHESTER 25 TIME 58 FANTASY GIRL JESSE THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT .38 SPECIAL (A&M 02330) 61 6 (Bearsville BSS 49711)

(Arista AS 0598) 27 13 59 EVERLASTING LOVE 92 I CAN TAKE CARE OF MYSELF 26 SUKIYAKI REX SMITH/RACHEL SWEET BILLY & THE BEATERS (Alfa ALF-7002) (Columbia 18-02169) 67 3 A TASTE OF HONEY (Capitol P-4953) 15 19 93 WHAT CHA’ GONNA DO FOR ME (Warner Bros. WBS 49692) 27 SWEET BABY 60 STILL RIGHT HERE IN MY STANLEY CLARKE/ HEART PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE 94 AMERICAN MEMORIES (Epic 19-01052) 29 11 (Casablanca/PolyGram NB2332) 39 13 SHAMUS M’COOL (Perspective PR-107) 28 WHAT ARE WE DOIN’ IN LOVE 61 SIGN OF THE GYPSY QUEEN 95 ANOTHER TICKET (Liberty 1404) 21 6 APRIL WINE (Capitol P-5001) 56 8 AND HIS BAND 29 NOBODY WINS 62 SWEETHEART (RSO/PolyGram RS 1064) ELTON JOHN (Geffen GEF 49722) 26 10 FRANKE & THE KNOCKOUTS 96 30 DON’T LET HIM GO (Millennium JH-11801) 52 19 (Island IS 49697) REO SPEEDWAGON (Epic 19-02127) 33 5 63 WHAT SHE DOES TO ME (THE 97 HARD TIMES 31 TOUCH ME WHEN WE’RE DIANA SONG) the producers JAMES TAYLOR (Columbia 11-02093) ©< DANCING (Portrait/CBS 12-02092) 68 5 98 MORNINGTRAIN (NINETO FIVE) CARPENTERS (A&M 2344) 43 4 (EMI-America 8071) 64 TOM SAWYER 32 THE STROKE RUSH (Mercury/PolyGram 76109) 74 3 99 RICH MAN © (Capitol P-5005) 37 9 TERRI GIBBS (MCA-51119) 65 SUZI 33 IN THE AIR TONIGHT RANDY VANWARMER 100 BROOKLYN GIRLS © 38 7 (Bearsville BSS 49752) 72 4 ROBBIE DUPREE (Elektra E-47145) ALPHABETIZED TOP 100 SINGLES (INCLUDING PUBLISHERS AND LICENSEES)

A Life Of Illusion (Rio Ray/Wow & Flutter — ASCAP) 35 Gemini Dream (W.B./MCA — ASCAP) 21 ASCAP) 83 Take It On The Run (Buddy — BMI) 46

A Woman Needs (Raydiola —- ASCAP) 11 Give It To Me (Jobete & Stone City — ASCAP) .... 40 Promises (Stigwood/Unichappell — BMI) 54 That Old Song (Raydiola — ASCAP) 88 All Those Years (Ganga — BMI) 7 Hard Times (Country Road — BMI) 97 Pull Up (Ackee/Grace Jones — ASCAP) 96 The Breakup Song (Rye-Boy — ASCAP) 37 America (Stonebridge — ASCAP) 14 Hearts (Mercury Shoes/Great Pyramid — BMI) ... 16 Queen Of Hearts (Drunk Monkey — ASCAP) 24 The Kid Is Hot (Blackwood/Dean Of Music — BMI) 67

American Memories (Celtic — BMI) 94 How 'Bout Us (Dana Walden — license pending) . . 81 Really Wanna (Rondor, Adm. By Almo/High Wave The One That You (Careers/Bestall Reynolds — BMI) 2

Angel Of The Morning (Blackwood — BMI) 43 I Can Take Care (WB/Vera Cruz — ASCAP) 92 ASCAP) 75 The Real Thing (State Of The Arts/Brojay — ASCAP169

Another Ticket (Stigwood/Unichappell — BMI) .... 95 I Don't Need You (Bootchute — BMI) 9 Rich Man (Song Biz — BMI) 99 The Stroke (Songs Of The Knight — BMI) 32

Being With You (Bertam — ASCAP) 41 I Love You (C.B.B. — ASCAP) 18 Rock And Roll (Neverland/Lost Boys — BMI) 42 The Waiting (Gone Gator — ASCAP) 20 Bette Davis Eyes (Plain & Simple/Donna Weiss — In The Air (Effectsound Ltd. /Pun — ASCAP) 33 Say What (Fourth Floor/Hot Kitchen — ASCAP) ... 91 Theme From "Greatest American Hero" (In Dispute) 6

ASCAP/BMI) 1 Is It You (Rit Of Habeas — ASCAP) 17 Seven Year Ache (Hotwire/ Atlantic Corp. — BMI) , 22 This Little Girl ( — ASCAP) .... 10

Boy From New York (Trio — BMI) 13 It Didn't Take Long (Jiru/Land Of Dreams — ASCAP) 50 Shaddap You Face (Remix — BMI) 55 Time (Woolfsongs Ltd. /Careers (Adm. By Irving) —

Breaking Away (Daksel — BMI) 84 It Hurts To Be (Screen GemsEMI — BMI) 80 Sign Of The Gypsy (Irving — BMI) 61 BMI) 25

Brooklyn Girls (Captain Crystal/Screen Gems-EMI — It's Now Or (Gladys — ASCAP) 44 Slow Hand (Warner-Tamarlane/Flying Tom Sawyer (Core — ASCAP) 64 BMI) 100 Jessie's Girl (Robie Porter — BMI) 5 Dutchman/Sweet Harmony — BMI) 12 Too Much Time (Stygian (Admin. By Almo) — Cool Love (Irving/Pablo Cruise — BMI/Almo — Jones vs. (Delightful/Fresh Start — BMI/Double F — Some Changes ( Street — ASCAP) 78 ASCAP) 57 ASCAP) 51 ASCAP/Unichappell/Begonia — BMI) 70 Touch Me When (Hall-Clement — BMI) 31

Don't Give It Up (British Rocket/Adel — ASCAP) . . 74 Just The Two (Antisia/Bleunig — ASCAP) 85 Someday (Belwln/Mills — ASCAP) 72 Two Hearts (Frozen Butterfly — BMI) 45 Don't Let Go The Coat (Towser Tunes — BMI) 77 Lady (Jobete & Commodores — ASCAP) 36 Stars On (Various Publishers — BMI/ASCAP) 3 Under The Covers (Mine Int'l — ASCAP) 86

Don't Let Him Go (Fate — ASCAP) 30 Living Inside (Black Keys — BMI) 52 Stars On II (Various Publishers — BMI/ASCAP) • • 89 Urgent (Somerset/Evansongs — ASCAP) 48

Don't Want To Walt (Pseudo/Irving/Foster Love On A Two (Gambi — BMI) 53 Stranger (Alien — BMI) 87 Walk Right Now (Mi|ac Siggy/Ran)ack — BMI) . . . 76 Frees/Boone’s Tunes — BMI) 49 Modern Girl (Pendulum/Sea Shanty/Unichappell — Stronger Than (Unichappell/Begonia Melodies/Fedora Watching The Wheels (Lenono — BMI) 82 Double Dutch (Wimot/Frashon/Supermarket BMI) 38 BMI) 19 — BMI/Hidden Valley — ASCAP) 34 What Are We Doin' (Chappell/Sallmaker — ASCAP) 28 Elvira (Acuff-Rose — BMI) 4 Morning Train (Unichappell — BMI) 98 Still Right Here (Kentucky Wonder — BMI) 60 What Cha' Gonna (Average (Admin, by Ackee) Endless Love (PGP/Brockman — ASCAP) 47 Nicole (Hamstein — BMI) 71 Sukiyaki (Beechwood — BMI) 26 Longdog — ASCAP) 93 Everlasting Love (Rising Sons — BMI) 59 Nightwalker (Black Keys — BMI) 73 Suzi (Terraform/Fourth Floor — ASCAP) 65 What She Does (Huge — BMI) 63 Fantasy Girl (Rocknocker/W.B./Easy Action — No Gettln' Over Me (Rick Hall — ASCAP) 39 Sweet Baby (Mycenae — ASCAP) 27 Winning (Island — BMI) 15 ASCAP) 58 Nobody Wins (Intersong — ASCAP) 29 Sweetheart (Big Teeth — BMI/Bright Smile — You Are Forever (Bertam — ASCAP) 66 Feels So Right (Maypop — BMI) 56 Nothing Ever Goes (Stygian (Admin. By Almo) — ASCAP) 62 You Don't Know Me (Rightsong — BMI) 90 Fly Away (Bobnai — BMI) 79 You Make My (Hot-Cha/Six Continents — BMI) 8 Fool In Love (Nearytunes — You're My Girl (Big Teeth — BMI/Bright Smile — Exceptionally heavy radio activity this week Exceptionally heavy sales activity this week ASCAP/Fanfare/Nearytunes — BMI) 23 ASCAP) 68 C/ISH BOX NEWS NARM Retailers Committee To Propose Additional Meet Will Seek To Develop Closer Ties With Manufacturers by Fred Goodman tee is seeking to achieve closer ties with the manufacturing end of the industry. The first NEW YORK — As a result of its June step towards this goal will be the inclusion meeting in , the retailers advisory of the manufacturers advisory committee at of the National Assn, of committee the next retailers committee meeting. Recording Merchandisers (NARM) will “There are problems we feel can best be that the full retail segment of recommend solved on a mutual basis,” said Fogelman. the organization meet every six months “None of the things we're trying to achieve rather than once a year, beginning with the can be accomplished without the help of 1982 convention in March. the manufacturers. So we're trying to get Cash Box has also learned that the (continued on page 45) retailers advisory committee will be meeting again in September and that the New Meat Loaf, SHAKIN’ IT UP — recently held a listening party for Cheryl Lynn. Pic- West Coast meet will also be attended by members of the manufacturers advisory tured are (l-r): Walter Yetnikoff, president, CBS Records Group; Eric Kronfeld, Lynn’s Rickie Lee LPs In manager; Lynn; Dick Asher, deputy president and chief operating officer, CBS Records committee and representatives of the ma- Group and president, CBS Records Division. jor retail chains. The meeting of the two Summer Release committees is expected to presage a greater role for the manufacturers in ad- LOS ANGELES — More than 370 new Goody Prosecution Replies dressing the of needs NARM’s mem- albums have been tentatively scheduled for bership. release during the third quarter of 1981, To Defense Dismissal Moves Lou Fogelman, chairman of the retailers highlighted by LPs from such superstar advisory committee, said the recommen- acts as Foreigner, Journey, Barry Manilow, by Dan Nooger Pickwick,” proves the connection between dation to meet twice a year “stems from the , Pat Benatar, Olivia NEW YORK — The prosecution in the Sam the tapes purchased by Stolon and those fact that there are a lot of things we want to Newton-John, Hall & Oates, Smokey Goody counterfeit tapes case has filed a shipped to Pickwick. accomplish, and not all of them are accom- Robinson, AC/DC, Kool and The Gang and

reply brief in Brooklyn Federal Court in op- Sufficient Evidence plishable at one time. We feel that if we Kiss. Featured summer releases are also position to the recently filed defense motion The brief also argued that sufficient meet twice a year, once during the conven- set to include the long-awaited follow-up to for post-trial relief (Cash Box, June 27). evidence presented to prove that of- tion and once in September, we could at Rickie Lee Jones' Grammy Award winning Defense attorneys filed a joint brief on June ficers of the corporation had knowledge least keep up our efforts to help the retail debut L,P, as well as debut solo albums 12 asking that the guilty verdicts against that the disputed tapes were illicit, citing the end of the industry.” from Blondie’s Deborah Harry and Sam Goody Inc. and vice president Sam low price paid for the goods and the fact Many Priorities 's . Stolon for Interstate Transportation of that they were segregated from regular Fogelman added that by meeting once Leading off the list of top releases for the Stolen Property (ITSP) and copyright in- stock in the Goody warehouse. every six months, the board would be better month of July are new albums by The Kinks, fringement be set aside, or a new trial or- The brief argued further that the able to address key goals that could the Allman Brothers Band, dered. copyrights of the disputed tapes were valid, realistically be achieved within the year. and the on Arista; newly- The reply brief, filed by prosecutor John based on certified copies of the copyright “There are many priorities, and all of them released studio efforts from Pablo Cruise Jacobs of the Justice Department's certificates, the testimony of , the can’t be handled at once,” he said. “This and the Brothers Johnson, as well as a Gino Organized Crime Strike Force for New stipulations filed by Olivia Newton-John, could really help us get focused." Vannelli greatest hits package on A&M; York’s Eastern District, argued that the the Bee Gees and other artists, and the Aside from the recommendation to meet recently-shipped albums by hard rockers defense had disregarded much of the ( continued on page 14) biannually, the retailers advisory commit- (continued on page 44) evidence presented by the prosecution during the trial. The defense brief, meanwhile, claimed that no connection was Labels Move On Bar Coding Implementation established between allegedly counterfeit by purchase scanning equipment, and some catalog product with new record numbers, product purchased by Stolon and the same Dan Nooger big rack jobbers have begun to use or will and these albums are bar coded. The code titles and quantities of tapes shipped to NEW YORK — Major label acceptance of introduce bar coded price tickets on their symbols are not being used on classical Pickwick, that the Goody firm had no bar coding for album product, which product. In addition, at the recent NARM releases because of "resistance from knowledge that the tapes were counterfeit, seemed to be slowing down a few months convention (Cash Box, April 25), the creative people and management,” but that the copyrights of the tapes had not ago (Cash Box, April 18), has accelerated retailers advisory committee and the Thompson notes that steps are being taken been proven to be valid, that the jury was following the National Assn, of Recording rack jobbers advisory committee ex- towards developing ways of incorporating improperly instructed on copyright validity Merchandisers (NARM) convention in pressed strong support for wider use of bar the code onto those albums. Thompson and that the Racketeer Influenced Corrupt April. A Cash Box survey of manufacturers code; and NARM itself, which for the past cited encouragement from NARM and the Organization (RICO) charges against the has revealed that several companies that four years has been urging manufacturers Recording Industry Assn, of America Goody chain and Stolon in the original in- have been delaying implementation of bar to adopt bar coding, reaffirmed its support (RIAA), as well as indications from retailers dictment prejudiced the jury. coding — including EMI America/Liberty, at the convention, stressing the potential that they would be using point-of-purchase In the reply brief, the prosecution argued MCA and possibly Elektra/Asylum — are cost savings to retailers in inventory and or- scanners "within a year” as reasons for go- that government exhibits, including a pur- moving ahead or are currently deciding dering and to manufacturers in directing ing ahead with bar coding. chase order from Goody to reputed mid- whether to do so. shipments and processing returns. Jack Reinstein, senior vice president and dleman Horton Verner for 23,000 Grease Several large retail chains have also in- Currently CBS, RCA, A&M, Chrysalis and treasurer of Elektra/Asylum and chairman tapes bearing the notation “All went to dicated that they plan to install point-of- Warner Bros, are using bar code on all of the board of the WEA bar coding com- album releases; while Capitol and MCA are mittee, said “a decision on bar coding is be-

using bar code on selected released. Atlan- ing made,” noting that it is “likely the tic, Elektra/Asylum, PolyGram and Motown WEA labels not already using the code will

are not currently using bar coding. adopt it because NARM has reaffirmed that

More Bar Coding it is useful, and many of our customers have

Capitol and MCA, which so far have only indicated that they want it.” used bar code on a limited number of Retail Support releases, are moving towards wider use on On the retail front, the Lieberman Enter- both new product and catalog. Dan prises and Western Merchandisers rack Westbrook, vice president of manufactur- operations are utilizing bar coded tear- ing for MCA, noted, “We took steps toward away price tickets on their product.

using bar code in January of this year, but Pickwick has also indicated that it will con- then, because of indications that it wasn’t vert to bar coded price tickets and will what our customers wanted, we backed further install point-of-purchase scanners away. At the convention (in April), NARM in about 30 stores as a test. The Tower and stressed that it was behind it and our Camelot chains have also indicated strong customers have indicated they want it, so support for using bar code. we’re going to move ahead.” NARM has been the driving force in urg- According to Grant Thompson, director, ing manufacturers to adopt the bar coding STARSHIP GOES GOLD — Grunt/RCA recording group Jefferson Starship recently ap- national purchasing, Capitol, bar coding is system for the past four years. Two years peared at the Dr. Pepper Festival and received a gold album for “Modern Times” following now being used on all new Capitol popular ago, NARM created UPC bar code manuals, the show. Pictured are (l-r): Bill Thompson, Starship manager; Pete Sears and Craig Cha- product and will probably be used on EMI What UPC Means To The Recording In- quico of the group; “Modern Times" cover model Monica Clemans; Paul Kantner and America and Liberty releases “within the dustry, for retailers and rack jobbers; and, (kneeling) David Freiberg of the band; Robert Summer, president, RCA Records; and next two months.” In addition, Capitol has Grace Slick, Mickey Thomas and Aynsley Dunbar of the band. re-released a substantial amount of back tcontinued on page 40)

Cash Box/July 11, 1981 5 U.S. Labels Look To Rebound Publishing Houses C4SHBOX Take Mechanicals From Soft First Half Overseas Increase In Stride by Michael Glynn of August and early September. The bulk of major international releases will be spread by Marc Cetner LOS ANGELES — Despite the surging throughout the fall and into the early part of strength of the dollar LOS ANGELES — While the nation’s overseas and the con- the winter, paralleling the domestic pre- tinuing growth leading publishing houses are for the most and expansion in the Latin Christmas campaign thrusts. The following American markets, there were real part pleased with the Federal Court’s deci- few is a rundown of international activity during bright spots in the international picture for sion to support the Copyright Royalty the first half of the year, major plans for the recorded Tribunal (CRT) by allowing the new music during the first six months remainder of 1981 and reaction and of 1981. Due principally to sagging mechanical royalty rate to go into effect as analysis from executives in the inter- economies in scheduled on July 1 (Cash Box, July the Europe, particularly in the national divisions of the major labels. 4), U.K., majority are treating the news with executives from the international divi- WEA International a "business as usual attitude.” sions of nearly every major U.S. record Elektra/Asylum Records maintained an label reported sales to flat, at best, dur- The hike from 2.75 cents a song to four be "extremely aggressive profile in all ing the first half of the year. cents a song is being viewed as more of a categories of music . . . especially with new While such traditionally strong European cost of living increase than anything else, artists,” during the first half, according to markets for U.S. -originated product as and while it is a victory for publishers and George Steele III, vice president and direc- France, Germany, and The Netherlands , its monetary effect on major Five years ago, the Oak Ridge Boys tor of international operations. In particular, were again led the way in sales, business publishers won’t be felt for at least another one of the hottest gospel groups around. was Steele cited Queen’s soundtrack LP to the comparatively nine months. Today, the Boys are soft on the continent as a motion picture Flash Gordon as a "huge one of the hottest whole. And although sales in Canada and Long overdue in the minds of most country groups in the , success” in Canada, Japan, Australia and Japan were reported to be stable to good, publishers, the increase will be split equally boasting six consecutive gold albums and New Zealand, while the label spread its the between the companies and the writers. an impressive string of Australasian countries (Australia and domestically successful crossover cam- #1 country hits, in- New Zealand) proved to be And although it is being welcomed by cluding the most recent, "Elvira,” more commer- paign for Grover Washington, Jr.'s in addi- cially potent territories than ever before publishing houses, the hike’s impact is ex- tion to “Ya'II Saloon,” for "Winelight” LP and the single, “Just The Come Back "You’re the exploitation of both U.S. pected to be subtle. The One,” “I’ll Be True and U.K. Two Of Us,” to a number of overseas To You,” “Cryin’ product. At the same time, such markets. "It’s certainly not a windfall,” says Screen Again,” "Come On In,” “Sail Away,” “Dream homegrown acts as Split Enz, Joe Dolce, Gems/Colgems/EMI president Lester Sill, On” and "Leaving Louisiana.” While a number of labels cut back on Little River Band, Cold Chisel and “but we are happy now that we know it’s The Oak Ridge Boys’ ever AC/DC costly international promotion tours, E/A increasing all had international hits. coming. For the most part, it helps out peo- popularity has included a if sent such artists as Patrice Rushen, Tom successful — As the labels ple get on with the business of living." unintentional shook off the doldrums of Waits and Warren Zevon on European — maneuver into the pop the first half of 1981, international division Sill also says that Screen Gems would realm with "Elvira,” which has promo visits to plug current product. As cracked the executives surveyed by Cash Box indicated feel no immediate effect, and, like the ma- Top Five of the Cash Box part of a continuing program to heighten Pop Chart, that they were looking forward to a stronger jority of his colleagues, maintains that landing this week at #4 bullet. the presence of new artists on an inter- The group’s second half, beginning during the latter half business will continue as usual. crossover potential doesn’t with national level, the label put John O’Banion end radio, Also taking the increase in stride is Roger however. In concert the Oaks consis- on a four-city promo tour of Japan June 23, Gordon, president of Chappell Music. “It’s tently draw SRO crowds to their EMI Music Confab while Roger T aylor was slated to do a major really going to have no drastic effect on our country/rock/gospel/pop promotional tour of Canada. shows. And to game plan at Chappell," explains Gordon. top it off, the group is backed Draws 79 Reps “Within the next couple of months we've by one of the “It’ll allow a lot more writers to make a little best bands in the business planned a number of summer campaigns,” — Skip Mitchell, more money, but there’ll be no change in Don Breland, Ron Fairchild, From 32 Countries stated Steele. “We’ll have a major cam- Pete Cumm- our method of operation." ings and Fred LOS ANGELES — Some 79 representatives paign on Doors catalog product throughout Satterfield. Arista-Interworld Music’s president, Billy Bill Golden has been a member of the from 32 countries attended the One World Europe and the U.K., which will include box Meshel, looks at the increase from more of Oaks the longest. While still a high school Of EMI Music Conference, hosted this year sets and other items. However, our most in- a long range perspective, and maintains student in Brewton, Ala., he by the Capitol/EMIA/Liberty Records tensive efforts will be on behalf of breaking saw the Oak that the royalty hike gives his company Ridge Boys (then a gospel act) ' Group here, June 13. Managing directors product by such new acts as , perform. more of an ability to plan for the future. One look all it from EMI’s 30 worldwide companies, the David Lindley, John O’Banion and Lee was took, and Golden soon Meshel says that it will be two years joined the regional directors representing the United Ritenour, as well as pushing forthcoming group. Soon after, he met Duane before the hike to four cents Allen, Kingdom, Ireland, Southeast Asia, the Mid- product from The Kings and the newly means a young singer from Taylortown, anything substantial, but since it represents , dle East, Scandinavia, Southern and Cen- signed Rockets.” who was working with a quartet meaningful monies, it allows for planning called the Prophets. One year later, Allen tral Europe and the central staffs of EMI Steele also indicated that E/A was in the and budgeting and enables the company to joined the Oaks. Music’s dual London and Hollywood head- process of developing such international speculate a little more. About two years later, quarters were also on hand for the six-day (continued on page 12) they met Richard Sterban confab. Finalize Concern For The Future from Camden, N.J., who once sang ASCAP, CBS with the Stampe Quartet backing Elvis The conference centered around various Both Warner Music president Mel Bly Presley. Eight years later, Sterban and Joe seminars focusing on the company’s A&R, TV License Agreement and Jobete head Jay Lowy feel that the new Bonsall, a tenor who was a regular on Dick marketing and promotion, manufacturing NEW YORK — ASCAP has concluded a price institution is the first step in the right Clark’s American Bandstand while in junior and distribution, personnel, finance and new $51 million license agreement with direction toward proper compensation, but high in Philadelphia, joined Golden and planning, business affairs and publishing CBS for its television network. Under the like the majority of their contemporaries, Allen, to form the Oaks' current configura- operations. The seminars were followed by terms of the agreement CBS will pay remain concerned with the mechanical tion. open forum discussions chaired by ASCAP $8 million for 1981; $8.5 million for royalty rate’s future, The Oak Ridge Boys are a consummate Bhaskar Menon, chief executive officer of 1982; $9 million for 1983; $9.5 million for "I hope the new rate is just the beginn- unit, striving for the best in all they do. EMI Music Worldwide. 1984; and $9.8 million for 1985. For the ing," says Bly, “but the increase is still not (continued on page 31) Group member Bonsall (continued on page 31) (continued on page 11) was once quoted as saying, "We’re not just a bunch of kids P* with a couple hit records under our belts. We’ve been around for a while, and we know what the business is all about. We want this to be a longevity thing. We want to be a force, to keep the momentum rolling."

Index Album Reviews 15 Black Contemporary 35 Classified 44 Coin Machine 41 Country Album Chart 27 Country 26 Country Radio 30 Country Singles Chart 28 East Coastings 12 Gospel 32 International 38 33 Merchandising 16 Points West 14 Pop Album Chart 46 EMI MUSIC CONFERENCE The One World of — EMI Music Con- EMI Music Worldwide; Helmut Fest, vice president of international Pop Singles Chart 4 ference was recently hosted by the Los Angeles-based Capitol/- operations, Capitol/EMIA/Liberty Records Group; Nick Hampton, Radio 21 EMIA/Liberty Records Group. Representatives from 32 countries EMI Music London; Peter Leister, managing director, Thorn EMI Radio Chart 24 were on hand for the six-day event. Pictured during breaks in the England; Brian Dockery, EMI Music Japan; Tony Todman, finance Rock Album Radio Report 22 confab’s schedule are (l-r): Brian Jeffrey, EMI Music London; director, EMI Music Europe & International and Don Zimmer- I Singles Reviews 13 Talent Bhaskar Menon, chairman of the board and chief executive officer, mann, president, Capitol/EMIA/Liberty Records Group. 20

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IN TOUR: July 24 Atlanta, GA The Fox July 25 Augusta, GA Richmond County Coliseum ily 2 Philadelphia, PA Spectrum July 26 Montgomery, AL Sandy Creek Outdoors ity 3 Baltimore, MD Civic Center BJCKFOOT July 28 Miami, FL Sunrise Theatre ily 5 Memorial Auditorium July 29 Fort Myers, FL Lee County Arena ily Hartford, CT 8 Stage West July 30 Fort Pierce, FL Saint Lucie Civic Arena ily Utica, Stanley Theatre 9 NY July 31 Savannah, GA Municipal Auditorium Arena Rutherford, NJ ily 10 East Meadowlands/Byme Arena August 1 Fayetteville, NC Cumberland County Memorial A ily 11 , Ml Royal Oak Theatre August 2 Asheville, NC Asheville Civic Center ily 12 Youngstown, OH The Agora August 4 Columbus, GA Municipal Auditorium ily IS Charleston, WV Civic Center August 5 Charleston, SC Gaillard Auditorium ily 17 Nashville, TN Municipal Auditorium August 6 Myrtle Beach, SC Convention Center Arena ily 19 Norfolk, VA Portsmouth Stadium MARAUDER August 7 Greenville, SC Memorial Auditorium ily Memphis, TN Mid-South Coliseum 21 ON ATCO RECORDS AND TAPES August 8 Johnson City, TN Freedom Had ily 23 Dothan, AL Dothan Civic FEATURING THE HIT SINGLE, “FLY AWAY.” August 9 Columbia, SC Township Auditorium NEW E4CES TO W/4TCH Losk And Petrone Are Promoted In Reshuffle Of PolyGram Marketing Unit NEW YORK — PolyGram Records, Inc., has Levy, vice president, creative services; and revised the structure of its marketing Len Epand, vice president, press and ar- department, with Harry Losk being tist relations, will report directly to promoted to senior vice president, Sherwood. Haywood’s department will now marketing, and Emiel Petrone becoming play an even stronger role in the career vice president, marketing, West Coast. Un- development of the artists under his aegis. der the new marketing structure, Petrone (continued on page 40) and Jim Lewis, vice president, marketing Glancy Sets P&D for special projects, will report directly to Holly & Iron Maiden Losk. Deal With CBS That hideous, hatchet-wielding zombie Lou Simon, senior vice president, marketing, and Jules Abramson, vice NEW YORK — Ken Glancy, former presi- The Italians on the cover of the first two Iron Maiden dent and U.K. managing director for RCA Holly Vincent, the Holly of Holly and the albums looks like an outcast from George president, marketing/product develop- Records, has formed a new jazz-oriented Italians, giggles gleefully as she tells how Romero’s classic horror film, Night Of The ment, have left the company. label, Finesse Records, and has finalized a her three-piece group played last year’s Living Dead, but Iron Maiden’s drummer, “The molding together of our two pressing and distribution deal for it with Heatwave in Toronto armed with one small Clive Burr, feels that the skeletal nightmare, organizations — PolyGram Records and Distribution the changes CBS Records. amplifier, a standard bass amp and nicknamed Eddie, is also a good visual PolyGram — and The New York-based label is already drums. metaphor for his band’s sound. in the way we market and sell our music these in our heavily into production and is expected to “There were all these bands with loads of “When we saw Eddie in a book featuring have necessitated changes release its first three records sometime in equipment, and we come out, looking like new graphic artists, we knew he was perfect marketing department," commented Bob vice August. The label’s debut will consist of "At poverty cases, and started making all this for our image and sound,” said Burr, Sherwood, executive president and Marty’s in New York" by Mel Torme and noise!" she reports with relish. "because he kind of jumps out at you, just general manager, PolyGram Records. “Ob- Friends, which includes collaborations with Indeed the surprising power and fullness like our music.” viously, the placing of people who have ex- Janis Ian, Gerry Mulligan, Cy Coleman and exhibited on the group's Virgin/Epic debut Iron Maiden’s sound does indeed "jump tensive marketing and sales backgrounds Jonathan Schwartz; "Paul Desmond with LP, “The Right to Be Italian,” conjures vi- out at you,” being at the vanguard of in these key posts will cause a far greater in- the Modern Jazz Quartet;” and “Through A sions of hours spent in the studio England’s neo-heavy metal movement, teraction of these heretofore separate Looking Glass” by Bob Brookmeyer. painstakingly layering and overdubbing to which features such bands as Def Leppard, areas and enable us to function more effec- Scheduled for later release are productions get that Phil Spectoresque thickness. But Saxon, Motorhead and . But tively and creatively as one.” with Ruth Brown, John Lewis, the Mel Lewis no, says Holly, that wasn’t the case at all. Iron Maiden's ability to update and More Changes Jazz Orchestra and more from Torme. The secret, she reveals, is that “I played streamline the thunderous idioms that As part of the change, Bill Haywood, vice Bill "For want of a better phrase, the term really, really loud in the studio. It was so bands like Black Sabbath and Deep Purple president, black music marketing; 'good music’ best describes our inten- loud that the people trying to lay down their defined has succeeded in a place other tions,” said Glancy. “The artists and com- vocal track in the next studio had to wait un- than the British Isles, too. RCA, CPI Form posers we will sign will be articulate, talen- til I was done because the sound kept leak- The band's second LP, "Killers," has shot ted, creative and dedicated to expanding a ing through the wall to the next room.” to #102 bullet on the Cash Box Pop International Vid too-often neglected American art form. "She kept blowing up amps,” adds Album chart and shows no signs of slowing "We plan to work very closely with them bassist Mark Sidgwick, the only current in its sixth week in release. Its uncom- Marketing Venture in developing all aspects of their careers,” Italian, as the group is in the process of promising, head banging sound doesn’t LOS ANGELES — RCA Corp. and Colum- he added. “The time has passed when auditioning new drummers prior to touring just come from the will to capitalize on a bia Pictures Industries, Inc. (CPI) have for- record companies can simply concern here this summer. trend though. med a joint marketing venture for home a themselves with 'the product.’ Recordings The Holly and the Italians story began “I think the kids got fed up with punk and video entertainment programs in all are only one of the conduits through which couple of years ago in Los Angeles, where wanted the same volume and energy, but territories throughout the world excluding artists demonstrate their talents and Holly, an Ohio native and ex-drummer in an with better songs and musicianship,” said the U.S. and Canada. The worldwide abilities. * * all-female group, had put together a band Burr, “so we came along at just the right organization, under the new , “Finesse will be involved in areas such as to play songs she had written on guitar. The time.” will market both existing and future publishing and print, i.e., stage band group came to the attention of the manager The fivesome, which named itself for the theatrical and TV programming, as well as and portfolios, and these will of one of Britain’s top acts, who offered to medieval torture device, first began prac- original productions created specifically for be tied into the records we produce,” he ex- bring them to England and get them a deal. ticing its unique brand of metallurgy in June (continued on page 31) plained. “Our extensive promotion ac- Instead of a deal, says Holly, “he brought of 1977, almost in contempt of the new tivities will also a major ex- us to England and left us there." For- wave/punk movement. And, as might be Kirshner’s Rock Concert on campus be posure factor, and we believe very strongly tunately, the group found help in the form of expected, the band had trouble finding Celebrates 10th Year that the future lies in the hands of the young Charlie Gillet, noted rock authority and work in a club scene that was ravenous for LOS ANGELES — Don Kirshner's Rock head of Oval Records, who offered the the Sex Pistols and Clash. adults who are serious about music.” Concert is set to celebrate its 10th anniver- Production Services group a deal to do a single. In an 8-track But as time wore on, the band began sary during August as the most prominent Clancy has secured the services of a studio, the trio — Holly and drummer Steve developing a following via its many gigs at TV showcase for recording industry talent production headed Young from L.A., plus Sidgwick, who had the Soundhouse in London, which stood as company by Norman on television. Schwartz, of the been recuited in London — recorded “Tell the last outpost of original British heavy former head Gryphon “He (Don Kirshner) was the first major label, which will supervise all production for That Girl to Shut Up” for Oval, and when the metal in the late-’70s. And in mid-'79, Iron television producer to give meaningful the label. “We are not only interested in press jumped on the group’s bandwagon, it Maiden released an independent EP, “The national exposure to some of the strongest developing individual performers,’’ began to climb the British charts. An album Soundhouse Tapes,” on its own Rock Hard new talents, biggest acts and personalities deal with Virgin followed closely on the Records. Schwartz said, “but in involving composers of the past decade,” commented Len Koch, heels of the single’s success. In November of 1979, the band signed and arrangers as well. We’re not interested executive vice president of Syndicast Ser- in making ’commercial’ records. Our The group’s first tour was an unfortunate with Capitol and, just prior to recording its vices, which distributes the Kirshner emphasis will be toward composition and one, though, pitting it as the middle band self-titled debut album ("Metal For Muthas" shows. the of between two ska-type outfits, Selecter and in England), arrived at a final line-up. Con- existence jazz as a form that can be The 90-minute show is produced and the Bodysnatchers. “We liked the bands, sisting of Paul Di’anno (vocals), Dave concertized. taped in Los Angeles and airs in all major but the audiences were only there for the Murray (guitar), Adrian Smith (guitar, “We're interested in developing the Mel markets on late night television. (continued on page 31) ska experience, so we didn’t really get a fair vocals), Steve Harris (bass, vocals) and hearing,” relates Holly. Nevertheless, the Burr (drums), Iron Maiden had an im- tour yielded the title for their debut album. pressive first year. The group's maiden

“You get a bit silly after a while if you voyage jumped straight onto the British

spend any time on the road with a reggae charts at #4, and it scored big in-concert band," she says. “We came up with the points by opening for Kiss on its 1980 Euro- phrase ‘The right to be Italian’ as a retalia- pean tour and staging its own SRO tour of tion to the silliness that was going on Britain. around us.” In November of 1980, the Iron men retur- With the release of the LP — recorded at ned to the studio for a second LP under the the Record Plant in New York with Richard guidance of Martin “Headmaster” Birch. Gottehrer producing — Holly and the The famed British producer, who was Italians have turned their attentions to responsible for metal masterpieces by America once again. The group recently Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and Rainbow, signed to an American manager, Gary Kur- brought out the true fury of the band, ac- first, and has been in New York with an eye cording to Burr. on relocating before the summer tour "We dubbed him the ‘Headmaster’ begins. because he really took control in the studio, Perhaps Holly’s reasons for wanting to and we also respected him because he’s move back here are best summed up in “I produced most of our favorite albums," THE ORIGINAL — MCA recording artist Jerry Jeff Walker recently appeared at the Greek Wanna Go Home,” the kick-off track on the said Burr. “We became cohesive on Theatre in Los Angeles, where friends and label execs came out to greet him. Pictured are album, inspired, she says, by ex-Italian ‘Killers,’ partly because we’d worked (l-r): Pat Martine, Los Angeles promotion director, MCA; Bob Siner, MCA Records presi- Steve Young's bout of homesickness while together as a band for awhile and partly dent; Bob Osbourne, national album promotion, MCA; Walker; Lorine Mendell, director of on the road in England. because of Martin." trade relations, MCA; and Arnold Sloane, vice president of administration. MCA.

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INC. 1060 Kings Highway North, Suite 200 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 (609) 795-5555 EXECUTIVES ON THE MOVE Stiff America Debuts Offshoot Baby Stiffs Label NEW YORK — Stiff Records America has launched a new offshoot label, Baby Stiffs, which will concentrate primarily on 7” singles and 12” EP releases. The label’s marketing and promotion will be geared towards college radio, dance rock clubs, fanzines and specialist retail stores. Casey Appointed At RCA — The appointment of John L. Casey as staff vice president Distribution will be handled exclusively of editorial services, RCA Corporation has been announced. He joined RCA in January by Stiff's own Stiff-Tees operation, the 1980 as director of editorial services. He was previously director of corporate com- merchandising wing of the label specializ- munications at Con Edison where he managed the utility’s advertising, employee com- ing in selling T-shirts and import records munications, publications and customer communications. direct to retail. PolyGram Promotes Fine — Stu Fine has been promoted to senior director of national The first Baby Stiffs releases are Cook Appointed A&R, PolyGram Records, Inc. Prior to this he was director of east coast A&R and then, scheduled for July 13 and will include director of A&R for Polydor and PolyGram Records, Inc. He has been with PolyGram Department S’s ‘‘Is Vic There?”, Men President, MCA Records since November, 1977, when he joined as an A&R consultant. Without Hats’ "Folk of the 80s;” The Pup- Cosgrave Named At MCA — Vince Cosgrave has been named director of catalog pies’ ‘‘Mechanical Beat;” and Scars’ Int’l Division development/marketing for MCA Records. Hefirst joined MCA in 1970 as national field "Author! Author!” All four releases reflect LOS ANGELES — Lou Cook was recently sales and promotion coordinator, followed by positions as vice president of sales and the label’s policy of matching one domestic appointed president of the MCA Records vice president of promotion, from 1972 through 1977. He then moved to Capitol release for each international artist on the international division. Records as director of country A&R/marketing. label. Cook, who is based at MCA’s Universal PolyGram Names Kidd — Michael Kidd has joined the staff of PolyGram Records, Inc. Baby Stiff’s releases will be promoted to City headquarters in Los Angeles, will con- as director of field promotion, black music marketing. Prior to his current appointment, dance rock clubs by Laura Gilsig. Lauren tinue to serve as vice president of MCA he served as a regional promotion man at MCA Records, which he joined from a stint as Manduke and Wendy Price of Stiff's college Records in charge of business affairs, in a local promotion man at . media department wiil also promote Baby addition to his new assignment. Frledland Named At ATI — ATI Equities has named Cynthia Friedland to vice president Stiffs releases. Froelich, commenting on the appoint- in charge of programming and acquisition, ATI Video. She has been associated with No LP product is anticipated on the label ment, said that the move would provide a Franklin for more than ten years in various capacities. at this stage. label's inter- forward momentum to the Goldberg Appointed — Michael J. Goldberg has been appointed vice president of national business. Champion Entertainment operations at The Entertainment Company. Prior to his appointment, he was most UBAC Bows Music recently at Chemical Bank. Bows New Film Division Watson Named — MCA Records has announced the appointment of Stuart Watson as Business Course NEW YORK — Champion Entertainment managing director of MCA Records Ltd. Watson, formerly general manager, marketing sales, with since 1976 he joined from EMI. NEW YORK — The Harlem-based Urban Organization Inc., the music management and has been the company when Business Assistance Corp. (UBAC) has firm headed by Tommy Mottola, has pacted Blder Joins WB — Leslie E. Bider has been appointed chief financial officer and launched a small business management with The Ladd Company to produce feature treasurer of Warner Bros. Music. Prior to joining Warner Bros. Music, he was engaged in the private practice of the partner of the firm of Bider course with a concentration on the music films. Champion's initial project will be an accounting as managing & industry. The program will be held Wed- action drama, as yet untitled, about an ur- Montgomery. of nesday evenings from 7-9:30 p.m. at the ban priest. The original script, written by UA Appoints Lowe — Leslie Lowe has been appointed professional manager United in executive of Ltd. Harlem State Office Building, 163 West Eric Roth, who wrote Airport, will be direc- Artists Music Ltd. London. He was most recently an Bourne Music 125th Street. ted by Stuart Rosenberg, who directed and has in the past served with other major music companies. The course is being offered in collabora- Brubaker and The Amityville Horror. tion with Harlem Talent Assoc., which Mottola noted that he had developed the currently conducts seminars with guest project in partnership with Rosenberg, speakers from the recording industry on whose earlier successful association with Thursday evenings from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Alan Ladd of The Ladd Company was in- Harlem State Office Building and a music strumental in leading to industry legal clinic instructed by Leonard between Champion and Ladd. Rosenberg Baster, director of legal services, Volunteer will be involved in developing a number of Lawyers for the Arts. other projects as Champion builds up its Further information can be obtained film division. from Harlem Talent Assoc, at (212) 289- "We have seen the increasing impor- 8300, or UBAC’s Christine Valez at (212) tance of the combination of music and film Berk Poling Seeman Annechino 235-6090. with the success of the movie soundtrack Berk Appointed At Columbia — Jane Berk has been appointed as associate director, and the interplay of actors recording tour publicity, east coast, Columbia Records. In 1978 she joined the Columbia publicity Masterpiece Cos. Bow albums while musicians act in films,” said department as tour publicist, east coast and in 1980 she was promoted to manager, NEW YORK — Masterpiece Record, Tapes Mottola. “However we do not intend to be tour publicity, east coast, Columbia Records. and Video and Masterpiece Distributors limited to films about music.” Poling Named — The Foundation has announced the appointment of have been formed by the JEN Entertain- Champion represents Hall & Oates, Kid Sharon Poling as head of press relations and advertising. Prior to her work with the ment Corp. Each division will be handled as Creole & The Coconuts, Split Enz and G.E. Country Music Foundation, she was employed by Opryland U.S.A. and the Opry com- a separate company. Smith. Mottola noted that both Kid Creole plex, and Governor Lamar Alexander. A. Nick Holiday will serve as executive leader August Darnell and Daryl Hall and Broudy Promoted To Art Director — Pete Senoff, director of marketing for Mobile director liaison for Masterpiece Dis- John Oates have been developing ideas for Fidelity Sound Lab, has announced the promotion of Eileen Broudy to the newly tributors, Pittsburgh, while Johnny Worlds, future film projects. The company will also created position of Art Director. In Broudy’s new position, she will oversee graphic president of JEN Entertainment, will serve be working with a variety of other writers in production of current product and the design of new products. She previously served as executive director and producer of developing films, musicals and eventually as National Advertisir-g and Merchandising Manager. Broudy joined Mobile Fidelity Masterpiece Records in New York. films for cable television. Sound Lab one year ago. Prior to that she was in the merchandising department at ABC, and the produc ion department at CRP (Columbia Record Production) at CBS Richard Moore will be vice president of Films special products for the two divisions. J.J. Tembo Formed Records. Jackson, Otto Gomez and Eddie Curtis will LOS ANGELES — RCA recording artist Seemann Appointed — The Country Music Foundation has announced the appoint- handle A&R for the record division. Skip Roger Whittaker and public relations con- ment of Charlie Seemann as its curator of collections at the Country Music Hall of Fame Green will serve as video consultant for sultant Skip Heinecke recently formed and Museum. He comes to Nashville from San Francisco, where he worked as a special projects. Tembo Films, a production firm for televi- folklorist for the National Park Services. He was director of the Western Regional Folk The company plans to release 15 albums sion and films, and have already completed Festival and other folklore festivals in the San Francisco area. and six singles in its initial release production on two one-hour television Magnetic Video Names Annechino — Joe Annechino has joined Magnetic Video Cor- schedule. Artists include Michel Ripoche, specials. poration as eastern regional manager. Prior to joining Magnetic Video, he was eastern Jimmy Jones, Father Goose, Chemistry The specials include Whittaker’s New regional sales manager for James B. Lansing Sound Inc. in Northridge, CA. and Herman Foster and Sharon Fisher. The World, which was taped on location in Joy Appointed — Sara Joy has been named general manager, Carl Fischer of Los firm’s address is 250 West 57th St., New Toronto, Montreal, Niagara Falls, San Fran- Angeles. She succeeds Morty Baumgart who has resigned to pursue other interests. York, NY 10019. The telephone number is cisco and Atlanta'. The show, co-produced Sara joined the Fischer organization on the west coast in 1970 as band & orchestra (212) 586-0909. by Whittaker and Heinecke, was sold to the manager. She has since served as office manager, controller, and, most recently, assis- Canadian Broadcasting Co. tant general manager. Good Music Moves Roger Whittaker — Live was taped dur- Abramson Named — Roger Abramson has been named general manager of Carole LOS ANGELES — The Good Music Agency ing the artist’s sellout performance at Powers Gordon Associates. He was recently affiliated with the Savoy in the capacity of of Minneapolis recently moved its offices to Detroit’s Cobo Arena last May and has general manager. P.O. Box 9, Excelsior, Minn. 55331. The been sold to the city’s ON-TV outlet. Henschel To Kramer/Rocklen — Steve Henschel has joined the staff of new telephone number is (612) 474-2581. Heinecke served as executive producer on Kramer/Rocklen Studios as a producer, writer and director. His previous credits in- The company also has offices in Missoula, the project, while Whittaker served as clude two years as creative affairs director for Paramount’s communications division. Mont. creative consultant for Tembo Films. (continued on page 45)

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Publishers Don’t Expect Drastic Effects From July 1 Mechanicals Increase (continued from page 6) community’s revenue and the industry as a the feelings of his fellow publishers. business that much more comfortably. equitable when compared with the world whole remains to be seen, Eddie Lambert, "In the long run, the hike allows us to take We’ve been struggling along for years at market. They're making 70 cents an album vice president of creative services for 20th a few more shots,” Lambert contends. “It 2.75 cents, and we’re happy that the July 1 publishers to about their finally arrived.” in Europe and now we’re only up to about Century Music, probably best expressed will allow go date has 40 cents.” B!y continued by saying that he hopes the CRT’s next efforts will be directed toward establishing the ruling that annual revisions of the mechanical royalty fee would take place. "We want to see the escalation clause in r the CRT ruling come into being,” says Bly. Janice “The hike has somewhat rectified the terri- Terumasa ble inequity publishing faces when com- pared with ever-rising record company pricing. We don't want to be stuck with a statutory rate any longer." Other executives are concerned about HIN0 PENDARVIS the repercussions of the increase throughout the music industry. Both Arista’s Meshel and Harold Seider, presi- dent of United Artists Music, are especially eager to see the labels’ reaction to the July

1 increase. “I hope that record companies will not DAYDREAM reduce the number of selections on IPs to IC 60691 avoid having to pay these additional in- creases," says Seider. Arista’s Meshel has misgivings about the A dream album and a dream labels trying to circumvent the increase by vocal called sweeter & deluging the business with control com- position clauses on artists and writers. SWEETER now charting and president Lance Freed, Almo/lrving getting national air-play. however, is a bit more optimistic than his competitors. "I hope that record com- panies will become more of an ally now and Of course it s on inner city . . accept the new rate graciously." More Cooperation where jazz-fusion

“I think that the new rate just might in- is happening. crease the likelihood of cooperation bet- ween publishers and companies,” he adds.

“I look upon the business as a symbiotic partnership — we all want hits and good inner City does it again . writers — and maybe the Increase will help everyone realize we’re all in the same Call us, toll free— business. If record companies will allow the dust to settle a little, they’ll get more 1-800-223-9802 or wire, cooperation from publishers in the key telex 427997. areas.” And while the impact of the new Display Posters sent with mechanical royalty rate on the publishing each order. Reggae Sunsplash Set NEW YORK — The fourth annual Jamaican o Janice, they say international music festival Reggae inner we have a hit! Sunsplash has been set for Aug. 4-8 at CITY Jarrett Park, Montego Bay. The festival, 423 West 55th Street which will be dedicated to the late Bob New York, N.Y. 10019 Ain't that the truth!! Marley, will feature such top reggae artists as Jimmy Cliff, Dennis Brown, Toots & The Maytals, Gregory Isaacs, Culture, Mighty Diamonds, Augustus Fablo, Black Uhura, NEW RELEASES NEW RELEASES Judy Mowatt, & , Leroy Sibbles of the Hep- tones and Carlene Davis. Negotiations are under way for film, video and live recording rights for the event. The festival will be staged by the Jamaican Cultural Development Commis- sion (JCDC) under license from Synergy Prod. Desnoes and Geddes, bottlers of Jamaica's Red Stripe beer, will serve as sponsors. Jamaica’s Independence Week Celebra- tions, a three-day event that will feature artwork and performances by local talent, will directly precede the Sunsplash festival. John Kaizan Django Reinhardt Abbey Lincoln The independence celebration, to be held in Kingston, will culminate the annual Neptune Shogun ic6078 Solos—Duets— Trios ic nos Golden Lady ic 1117 Festival of the Arts, a nationwide series of A smash hit in Japan, Shogun The second release in our highly- A newly-recorded Ip by a singer the arts competitions that JCDC has promoted features John Kaizan Neptune acclaimed Django Reinhardt New York Times calls “the Billie throughout Jamaica. Proceeds from the playing the shakuhachi (Japanese collection. Featuring Django in Holiday of our era.” Stunning vocals festival will be used to fund a legal and com- bamboo flute). Exciting jazz-rock solos, duets and trios—-an intimate and stellar accompaniment from mercial division within JCDC designed to is the result of this unique glimpse of a revolutionary artist! Archie Shepp and Hilton Ruiz. protect the rights and creative efforts of fusion. Jamaican artists. East-West Tour packages out of New York for Reggae Sunsplash are being offered by Sunburst Holidays, 4779 Broadway, (212) 942-7500; Aiken Tours, 1661 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, (212) 856-7711; and Lotus Tours, 44 Madison Avenue, (212) 892-7830.

11 3ash Box/July 1 E/4ST CQ4STINGS — E. real-life of Rickie Lee U.S. Labels Look To Rebound HERE NOW THE SHMOOZ — Chuck Weiss, the protagonist Jones’ “Chuck E.’s In Love,” will debut his own talents via a seven-song EP on Select Records this August. The disc features Dr. John on keyboards and a female From Soft First Half Overseas background vocalist. Select's Joseph Fleury also reports that the label’s Swingin’ (continued from page 6) were "probably not so successful in terms Madisons has been asked to appear on the Mike Douglas Show in August. The group markets as the Asian Pacific region, in- of sales,” he did say that the label “learned will be recording an album at that time as well . . . Squeeze finally seems to be achieving cluding Thailand, Hong Kong and the a tremendous amount about those markets the popularity it richly deserves. The group recently broke house records at two subur- Philippines. where we released such records.” ban New York venues, the Fountain Casino in Aberdeen, N.J., where 1 ,500 fans had to "There are still a great deal of unex- The big news for Atlantic in the first six be turned away; and the spacious Paramount in Staten Island, where a similar scene plored in of opportunities terms growth in months of 1981 has been the worldwide took place. An in-store at J&R Music in Manhattan brought over 1 ,000 Squeezites out. those regions,” Steele pointed out. “We’re success of Australia’s hard rock outfit, Finally, the demand for tickets at planning on making it a new promo circuit AC/DC. According to label vice president Boston’s Metro was so great that the for our artists." and international manager Cheryl Mitchell, June 25 show was simulcast live into Other international highlights for E/A in the band’s entire catalog “generally com- Spit, a neighboring club for under 21s the first half included the signing of Solar prises our top-selling LPs every single . . . Grace Jones, whose import remix of Records for worldwide distribution, which month.” Another bright spot for Atlantic has “Pull Up to the Bumper" is one of New "met with tremendous response,” ac- been the widespread international accep- York’s hottest 12” singles, is wrapping cording to Steele; the organization of WEA tance of Phil Collins' debut LP, “Face up a European promo tour and will Records in Mexico, which now gives E/A a Value,” and thesingle, “InThe AirTonight.” debut her new show at the Savoy Aug. 5 base in that market; and the introduction of According to a WEA International and 6 . . . The Ventures, godfathers of Nonesuch’s Silver series and expansion of spokesperson, the album wentTop 5 on the CBS LAUNCHES NEW NIGERIAN VEN- instrumental rock, are set for East Coast the Explorer line. charts in approximately 13 countries and TURE — CBS Records International (CRI) dates, including July 6 and 7 at the Lone Steele also noted that while initial at- has been #1 in a number of those markets, has signed a joint venture agreement that Star. The group has just released a new tempts to market foreign language including the U.K. formally establishes CBS Records in single, “Surfin’ & Spyin’ ” on Tridex recordings of hits by U.S. acts outside the Atlantic’s Mitchell also noted that the Nigeria. The agreement joins CBS with Records, with surfside backing vocals country, such as Robbie Dupree’s Spanish- soundtrack to the Blues Brothers movie Nigerian partners Chief E.O. Okunowo and by Charlotte Caffey and Jane Wledlln of language re-recording of “Steal Away,” Chris O. Okunowo. the Pictured signing . at . continued to sell well in both France and the Go-Gos . U2 will start its next LP in The Netherlands. However, Mitchell, like are (l-r): Peter Bond, regional vice presi- July in Dublin, with Steve Llllywhite at dent, Africa, CRI; C.O. E.O. Okunowo; . . Civil Complaints Filed many other international executives, and the controls once again . Stranglers is Okunowo. In ‘ModSoun’ Case stressed that soft market conditions in set to self-produce its newie in London Europe accounted for significant cuts in in August . . . Soul writer/producer/singer Swamp Dogg has signed with Takoma . . .

NEW YORK — MCA Records, CBS sales, in addition to making it more difficult The new Manhattans LP is due in late July, with Leo Graham and James Mack

Records, Atlantic Records, Capitol to break newer acts. producing again . . . Bill Nelson, he of Be-Bop Deluxe fame, will play one New York date

Records and RSO Records each filed “We’ve even been forced to treat touring at Youthanasia on July 24. Nelson’s current 12” is titled "Youth of Nations," and it has separate civil complaints against opera- a lot more selectively than before, due to apparently sparked quite a few inquiries at the club by habituees who wondered why tions allegedly dealing in counterfeit the fact that it’s a lot harder to sell out a hall Nelson kept saying the name of the club in his song. product June 24 in U.S. District Court, in Europe,” said Mitchell. “There have been DOC’S BASH — Famed Doc Pomus’ birthday party June 26 was a jam- Greensboro, N.C., charging 78 copyright exceptions, such as the Manhattan packed microcosm of past and present music business, with such guests as Big Joe infringments related to the December 1978 T ransfer, which just came back from a suc- Turner, Otis Blackwell, filmmaker Bruce Last Of The Blue Devils Ricker and Southslde ” raids resulting from the FBI “ModSoun’ cessful tour, and the upcoming Foreigner Johnny, who spent much of the evening behind the bar mixing drinks . . . Kid Creole & undercover operation. tour should also do well. As far as The Coconuts’ “Fresh Fruit” Ritz extravaganza was further proof that breakthrough

A motion to consolidate the cases was promotional tours go, our policy is, if time for August Darnell and company is imminent. With over a dozen musicians and filed simultaneously with the filing of the in- there’s a buzz in a certain market on an act, singers (love those Coconuts!) fronted by the one-two punch of Darnell and Sugar

dividual complaints against H&W Supply, we’ll send that act there ... if we can get the Coated Andy Hernandez, the show fulfilled every promise made by the "Fresh Fruit In D.G. Houston, Randall W. Bryant, Joanne J. proper television exposure.” Foreign Places" LP and was captured for posterity (and future release) on videotape. Bryant, Owen T. Horton, Sr. and Owen T. Mitchell further stated that television ex- TAKIN’ IT BENEATH THE STREETS — Singer/songwriter Seth Greenky, who says Horton, Jr. posure was a key element in such countries he’s managed and produced Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, among others, has put out a H&W Supply, a warehouse operation, as Italy, The Netherlands and “especially record of his own called "The Commuter," a “latter day version of ‘The Man Who Never

’’ was one of more than 20 locations in five Germany” in building awareness and sales. Returned.’ Having already sent copies to city and state elected officials and gotten East Coast states hit in coordinated FBI As for the second half of the year, some area airplay, he took to handing out free copies to commuters in Penn Station at

raids that culminated a two-year-long un- Mitchell said that Atlantic was “in the plann- the height of the evening rush hour recently . . . dercover “” operation conducted from ing process now for releases," but an- POLICE STAKEOUT — A&M recording group is recording its next LP in a Westbury, N.Y. storefront (Modular ticipated an overall improvement with Montserrat until July 25 and will finish up the sessions in Montreal Aug. 1-15. Ian Sounds). forthcoming LPs from Foreigner, Blackfoot Copeland says the group will play two major summer dates "east of the Mississippi Each plaintiff’s complaint seeks and other acts in the Atlantic family. sometime before Labor Day." Meanwhile, the band is set to play Venezuela July 29-30

damages for past infringements and an in- For Warner Bros., carryover sales from . . . Patti ’s next LP will include a version of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow” . . . junction against future infringements by the 1980 releases, such as the debut LP by Upcoming releases from George Clinton’s Uncle Jam label include LPs by Roger

defendants of each record company’s in- and John Lennon and Troutman and Jessica Cleaves (ex-Friends of Distinction) . . . The Murray The K dividual sound recording copyrights. Yoko Ono’s Geffen LP, “Double Fantasy,” benefit concert originally scheduled for July 13 at has been The CBS complaint charges defendants gave the label a strong start internationally cancelled due to the deterioration of Murray’s health to the point where he would not with 37 counts of willful civil copyright in- in 1981. However, a label spokesperson in- have been able to participate. fringement under the U.S. Copyright Act; dicated that acceptance in Europe, and RASTA MAN CROSSOVER — Becket RCA and Atlantic, 12 counts each; Capitol, particularly the U.K., of such relatively new recording artist Denroy Morgan, the 11 counts; and RSO, six counts. artists as Prince and Randy Crawford was wonderful West Indian voice behind “I’ll Under Federal Copyright law, the plaintiff one of the most promising aspects of the Do Anything for You,” last week’s Cash record companies are entitled to damages company’s early performance this year. Box Dance Music chart topper, recently of up to $50,000 per count, or a total of $3.9 Crawford scored in the U.K. with a Top 5 stopped by the office for a chat, accom- million for the 78 counts filed against the single and successful LP, while concerts in panied by his producer, Bert Reid, a for- defendants. (continued on page 38) mer member of Crown Heights Affair. The Jamaican-born Morgan, who has lived in Brooklyn since 1965, got his start singing interpretations of soul classics by , Wilson Pickett and during the DOCKSIDE — Pictured late-’60s in local bands. In 1972, he was MANNERS backstage at the opening night of the Dr. inspired to start a group to perform his Pepper Festival Pier (l-r): original material. By that time, Morgan, Music at 84 are Delsener, a rastafarian, had shifted styles and was promoter Ron New York City Comptroller writing and performing reggae. The 10- Harrison Goldin, Mayor Ed piece group, the Black Eagles, did Koch and Harry Chapin. college and club dates and released a

few reggae singles, all of which sold less than 1 ,000 copies. Eventually he crossed paths with Reid, American-born but of Jamaican parents, who lived on the same block and

was then playing sax in Crown Heights Affair. "Bert came by and I happened to be sing- ing some American music at the time. He said the way my voice sounded with the music

it could be a smash." The duo then recorded Denroy's “Sweet Tender Love," a tune in .,” the same R&B-cum-reggae-vocal style as “I’ll Do Anything . . but could not get it released. Reid then wrote the current record and, he said, "I put all my talents into mak-

ing it a hit record; one that would so good the radio stations would just have to play it. A commercialized West Indian sound had never been done and being American-born of MILLENNIUM PACTS CHILLIWACK — Millennium Records has signed Chilliwack. The Jamaican parents, I knew I could do it." Morgan s^oke of his determination “to carry on group’s Millennium debut album, “Wanna Be A Star,” is slated for late July release. Pic- the work of brother Bob (Marley) as Jah’s messenger, trying to unite all black people" tured at the signing are (l-r): Ab Bryant, Brian Macle'od and Bill Henderson of the group; and feels that it may take crossover efforts like his to get American blacks to listen to Jimmy tenner, president, Millennium Records; and Neil Dixon, Dixon-Propas Prod., (continued on page 45) Chilliwack's management.

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ROBBIE PATTON (Liberty 1420) SILVER CONDOR (Columbia 18-02268) Don’t Give It Up (3:48) (British Rocket Music You Could Take My Heart Away (2:54) (Grey Hare Publishing Co. /Adel Music — ASCAP) Music — ASCAP) (J. Corey) (Producer: M. Flicker) (Producers: C. McVie, K. Caiilat, R. Patton) Ace axeman Earl Slick tones down the flash After a very brief stint with Backstreet, Patton leads for more subtle, melodic fills, while Condor resurfaces on Liberty with Fleetwood Mac’s lead vocalist Joe Cerisano steps into the spotlight Christine McVie and Mac co-producer Ken Caiilat on the sleeper single of the week. A perfect mix of helping out behind the board. The result ... a pop bright harmonies, lush keyboards and soft but single with a hook big enough to bring in virtually solid drumming, courtesy of Mike Flicker’s tight every Top 40 station and listener. Bright mass ap- production, surround Cerisano’s shimmering pop peal material, but not bubblegummy. vocal. An unreserved pop smash.

SAD CAFE (Swan Song SS 72002) JOE VITALE (Asylum E-47169) La-Di-Da (3:48) (Man-Ken Music Ltd. — BMI) Never Gonna Leave You Alone (3:59) (Marinara (Young, Stimpson) (Producer: E. Stewart) Music Co. — BMI) (J. Vitale) (Producer: B. After five years and several LPs for A&M, Szymczyk) England’s Sad Cafe has labored in the obscurity of Percussionist extraordinaire Joe Vitale’s the outer reaches of AOR far too long. With lOcc’s sidework with the likes of Joe Walsh pays off, in Eric Stewart directing its first effort for Swan Song, more ways then one, on this debut single from the the band, always known for its sophisticated “Plantation Harbor” LP. The tune itself is reminis- lyrics, has come up with a Rolling Stonesish cent of Walsh’s best rock shuffles, bluesy but melody to match. This has both humor and a pop refined, with boardman (Eagles, swagger. Walsh, etc) adding just the rightfinish

LISA DAL BELLO (Capitol 5025) Never Get To Heaven (3:00) (Nevebianca Produc- TIERRA (Boardwalk NB7 11-112) tions, Inc./Irving Music, Inc. /Adams Communica- Gonna Find Her )3:15) (Marvin Gardens Music — tions, Inc. — CAPAC/BMI/PROCAN) (L. & Y. Dal ASCAP) (R. Salas, S. Salas) (Producer: R. Salas) Bello, B. Adams) (Producer: B. Esty) Tucked inside the strong, warm bass and At her rockingest, as on the second single from stroked by Tierra’s excellent horn section, the in- the “Drastic Measures” LP, Canada’s Dal Bello viting, Latin-flavored vocals of the Salas brothers

can belt it out with the best of ’em while avoiding beckon. And it’s hard to resist to this summer R&B the shrill spots that can mar some female rock ballad. vocals.

L.A. (Radio RR 3838) The Reaper (3:09) (Lego Music — ASCAP) (S. APACHE (Emerald City EC 7332) Wittmack) (Producer: S. Wittmack) Please Don’t Stop The Music (4:09) (The Cleveland’s Love Affair has shortened its name Greene/Stone Music Group/Greene & Stone to L. A. and honed its hard rock into a ball of Music — ASCAP (J. Messina, G. Tacktikos. S. catchy, dynamic breaks, a la Pat Benatar’s Ress) (Producers: A. Etregun, C. Greene, B. “Heartbreaker.” This is hardly mainline pop, Stone) though. To the contrary, the vocals move from fast One of the more unusual American rock tracks yet tuneful harmonies into snarling leads. This is of the year, there’s a chorus of children merged more than likely on AOR turf, with some pop with a buzzing lead guitar and rough-hewn vocals. possibilities. FEATURE PICKS HITS OUT OF THE BOX

NINA KAHLE (Lifesong LS 45088) ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK (Epic 14-022045) PAT BENATAR (Chrysalis CHS 2529) Deep Down And Real (Blendingweii Music, Inc. — (3:20) Maybe This Time (3:18) (Songs of Manhattan island Fire And Ice (3:20) (Rare Blue Music, Inc. /Big Tooth (N. T. T. West) ASCAP) Kahle) (Producers: Cashman, Music Co., a division of Whitehaven Pub. Corp./Gary Music Co./Discott Music/Denise Barry Music — ASCAP) Kahle’s vocal style hints intriguing of in- an mix Klein Music, Inc. — BMI) (H. Gaffney) (Producers: G. (Kelly, Sheets, Benatar) (Producers: K. Olsen, N. fluences, the purity of Collins, the incorporating Judy Klein, N. De Caro) Geraldo) playful sexiness of and the jazzy-folky What can you expect from Engelbert at this point? charm of (with a little Laura Nyro tossed in Certainly not . From the ever-present strings just for good measure). down to the placid acoustic guitar strains, this is un- STARS ON 45 (Radio RR 3830) SUZY Q. (Atlantic/RFC 3837) adulterated MOR, targeted at older females. Expect A/C Medley II: Stars on 45*--My Sweet Get On Up Do It Again (3:18) (J.C. Music/Larry Spier, play. Lord--While My Guitar Gently Inc. — ASCAP) (S. Panzera, G. D’Orazio, J. Cucuzzeila) Weeps-Tax Man-A Hard Day’s Night-Please Please Me- (Producer: J. Cucuzzeila) JANIE FRICKE (Columbia 18-02197) -I Wanna Hold Your Hand-Stars On 45* in with Already a major club number the Northeast, and I’ll Need Someone To Hold Me (When I Cry) (2:47) (Hall- (5:1 1) (all publishing BMI except *ASCAP) (Producer: J. a melody vaguely reminiscent of "Don’t Stop The Music” Clement Publications, c/o Welk Music Group, Inc. — Eggermont) and Suzy cooing out lines like “You’re so sleazy/When ASCAP) (B. McDill, W. Holyfield) (Producer: J.E. Nor- you tease me,” it’s not hard to see why. man) JOHN KLEMMER (Elektra E-4717Q) “Elvira” notwithstanding, light, midtempo country easier over. That TOM PETTY and the HEARTBREAKERS (Backstreet/ Let’s Make Love (3:54) (Remohj Music — BMI/David ballads seem to have an time crossing for this rendition Fricke of tears-in- MCA BSR 51136) Batteau Music — ASCAP) (J. Klemmer, D. Batteau) should hold true by a tune from Bob McDill and Wayland Holyfield. A Woman In Love (It’s Not Me) (4:21) (Gone Gator (Producer: J. Klemmer) the-beer Music/Wild Gator Music — ASCAP (T. Petty, M. The ever-romantic saxophonist offers lush, tropical Campbell) (Producers: T. Petty, J. lovlne) arrangements and a straightforward vocal performance AL JARREAU (Warner Bros. WBS 49746) (a rarity) on this track from the “Hush” LP. Across the We’re In This Love Together (3:43) (Blackwood Music, board appeal for jazz, A/C and B/C formats. Inc. /Magic Castle Music, Inc. — BMI) (R. Murrah, K. Stegall) (Producer: J. Graydon) THE DAZZ BAND (Mowtown M 1515F) RAY PARKER JR. & RAYDIO (Arista AS 0616) Whether taking off on improvised jazz scatting or Knock! Knock! (3:44) Jazzy Autumn Music Co. /Three Go That Old Song (3:54) (Raydiola Music Co. — ASCAP) (R. belting out more commercially oriented but no less up- Music — ASCAP) (B. Harris, E. Fearman) (Producers: R. Parker, Jr.) (Producer: R. Parker, Jr.) this track, Jarreau never gives a less Andrews, The Dazz Band) beat pop, such as on than quality vocal performance. Bouyant and bubbly, Seamless harmonies, together with a full bass sound this is a crossover ticket. caressing keyboards, recall slick R&B. and the Chicago JEFFERSON STARSHIP (Grunt/RCA FB-12275) ballads of years past on this Dazz Band number. A potent THE GREAT MUPPET CAPER Soundtrack (Atlantic Stranger (3:59) (Alien Music — BMI) (P. Sears, J. Sears) B/C package, with crossover potential. 3829) (Producer: R. Nevison) THE STYLISTICS (TSOP ZS5 02195) The First Time It Happens (3:28) (Welbeck Music Corp. What’s Your Name? (3:40) (Assorted Music — BMI) (D. — ASCAP) (J. Raposo) (Producer: J. Raposo) Wansel, C. Biggs) (Producer: D. Wansel) Kermit and Miss Piggy light a few sparks, as well as a While other artists have sought to recapture the char- chuckle or two, on this duet from the original soundtrack (Island IS 49773) mingly innocent soul ballad sound of the Stylistics' early to The Great Muppet Caper. Like “Rainbow Connection,” Night Train (4:15) (Island Music/Irving Music/Blue Sky hits, the vocal group has mined a more dance-oriented this should be a hot sales item, especially with the picture Rider Music — BMI) (S. Winwood, W. Jennings) vein under Dexter Wansel’s guidance. For club and B/C sleeve. (Producer: S. Winwood) play.

3ash Box/July 11, 1981 13 POINTS WEST REGGAE ROOTERS — , which has announced that it will come with it; PIR Management of label reggae compila- first One Plus One cassette release in the shape a Mango tion LP, is also deep into the making of a documentary film on the life of the Holding Back On legendary . The movie will feature rare concert footage, recently she film of Marley's funeral in Jamaica and interviews with people close to the reggae Depte Successor superstar. “We’re taking great pains to make sure that the Jamaican people are in- by Dave Schulps volved in the film,” said Island president Ron Goldstein. Joe Mannell is directing the project, which will be done in a 60-minute version for cable and a 90-minute edition for NEW YORK — Following the resignation . . of Island, hac commercial release (video cassette and disc) . While on the subject we last week of Philadelphia International a quick chat with Mango prexy Lister Hewan-Lowe, who's busy with several projects Records’ president Larry Depte, who left to First off, he's working the fine new album, “Red,” which East Coast AOF start his own label, a PIR spokesman said has warmly embraced. But, in the meantime, the soft-spoken label chief also recently the company has no firm plans at the mo- signed top Jamaican DJ (Toaster) The Lone Ranger to record a dub/rap record at the ment in regard to any upper-level famous Channel One studios, and he’s also picked up Miami-based reggae thrush reorganization or the naming of Depte’s June Lodge. Lodge has just done a reggae remake of Charley Pride's "Someone Really successor. Loves You Honey.” An album will be forthcoming. And finally, reggaephiles should note “In terms of filling Larry Depte’s position, that The Paragons’ album will “soon come” (two weeks) as a Mango release. we’ll let the dust settle before we make any TIDBITS — Billy Joel’s new “Songs In The Attic” LP will be a digital. Thecollection cap- moves,” stated Phil Asbury, director of tures live performances from eight gigs across the U.S. and features material from business affairs for PIR. "For the time being earlier Joel outings “ Man,” “Streetl ife Serenade” and "Cold Spring Harbor we’re planning on leaving the position of Devo’s next LP is entitled “Superthing” . . . Eric Clapton producer Rob Fraboni wil president unfilled." Arnie Orleans Steve Martin s upcoming comedy album produce Bonnie Raitt’s next . . . Funnyman Asbury dismissed as “substantially inac- not to be confused with his Hollywood musical spoof album with Bernadette Peter* curate” reports published elsewhere that Destiny Orleans’ (Pennies From Heaven), is called “The Steve Martin Brothers” as a resort to all the executive vice president Harry Coombs is "Bros.” acts these days . . . The first single from Stevie Nicks’ solo "Bella Donna LP would be assuming Depte's duties, with or Label To Focus called “Draggin’ My Heart." It’s a due without his title. He also flatly denied that featuring Tom Petty, who is returning Kenny Gamble, label co-founder with Leon On Black Music the favor of her singing on his inspirec Huff, would move into a strictly production LOS ANGELES — Destiny Records, a new ballad, “The Insider.” The Nicks single capacity, with Huff actually running the label that will initially be oriented primarily ships July 6. company, as well as the report that the label to the black music market, has been for- L.A. SCENE — The fourth annual L A would be trimming its roster to three med by Arnie Orleans. Orleans, a 24-year Street Scene Festival is now officially se primary acts, each of which would be given veteran of the recording industry who most for Oct. 10-11. As usual, the event a heavily orchestrated push toward recently served as division vice president of which will be held in the downtown Civic superstardom. sales and distribution for RCA Records, will Center area, will feature pop. rock Asbury also reported that Depte, who serve as president and chief executive of- classical, jazz and folk artists, as well as has issued no announcement yet as to the ficer for the company. food and arts and crafts. Last year, the name or roster of his forthcoming label, is As for the label’s emphasis on black extravaganza drew more than 100.00C currently in the process of trademarking his music, Orleans indicated that he chose to people. Former RSO A&R man Cast company’s name and would make a state- VENTURA — Capital concentrate on that particular market “sim- SQUIER STROKES Landy is this year's performance arts

ment when the name is made official. He it recording artist Billy Squier brought his ply because has proven to be the most director, and it's his job to audition acts said that Depte had been “in Boston signing viable segment of our industry, along with brand of bruising rock ‘n’ roll to the Ventura and coordinate performance an act this week” and that he had also “had country music.” Orleans added that County Fairgrounds Festival in Ventura, schedules. Interested bands can con- discussions with a couple of major dis- product plans for Destiny will be announ- Calif. June 7. He will be hooking up with Pat tact Cash at (213) 626-0485 . . . Fault} tributors regarding his label." for shortly. ced "in the very near future,” with initial Benatar a summer tour Products, a division of I.R.S.. has signet Asbury also confirmed that PIR would be releases tentatively targeted for the fall. He both B People and Human Hands, two of L.A.’s most interesting new rockers . . . Anns its label, bowing gospel Salvation Records, it is intention the also said that his to keep Murray is the second act signed to appear at the new Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre ir “in the next 30 to 45 days, with a number of label small the right “because economics Irvine, Calif. She will play the arena Sept. 6. Looks like the venue is holding true to its signings and a major splash.” now demand that. policy of booking adult pop acts . . . The production team of Dan Phillips and Davie “This will be the most public company in Scott (remember The Ventures' “Surfin' & Spyin"'?) have just finished recording a new

it will Warners, Atari To the world because be financed Frankie Avalon/Annette Funicello record for Port Claridge Music. It marks the famous public through an over-the-counter stock Beach Party duo's first recording in many a moon and, appropriately enough, is £ Push Kraftwerk LP issue, which will be offered over the next Yuletide single entitled “A Merry Christmas.” two months,” said Orleans. “That in itself is LOS ANGELES — An extensive ENTRANCES AND EXITS — Lou Simon, senior vice president, marketing director foi in industry. Un- promotional campaign featuring a retail very unique the record PolyGram Records Inc., and Jules Abramson, vice president marketing, produc derwriters will be selected within the next display contest offering Atari video product development, have left the label. They have announced no future plans at this time . . as prizes has been launched by Warner one to two weeks. Bob Osborn, national album promotion director for MCA for the past eight years, ha: “There are basically two things we want Bros, in support of "Computer World,” left that position at the company. Osborne has been replaced by former Casablancs Kraftwerk’s debut album for the label. to accomplish with this company, and that’s staffer Don Wasley. be successful while remaining small,” The Warner Bros./WEA “Computer VISITORS: EAST AND WEST — New England and George Winston, two acts tha stated Orleans. “We’re envisioning a 10-12 World” display contest will run until Aug. 31 couldn’t be farther apart in the musical spectrum, dropped by to talk at the Cash Bo» person staff for the label, which will be an- and prizes for the best retail display in each offices recently. Many might remember Boston-based New England, which had a hit £ nounced shortly. As far as distribution is of 20 markets will be Atari VCS video game few years back on the defunct Infinity label with “Don't Ever Wanna Lose You." The concerned, we’re still evaluating what is cartridges. The four WEA marketing coor- group showed a lot of promise with its melodic heavy metal style, but lost much of it* available in that most vital area and what dinators responsible for the best overall audience when the label went belly up. “Audiences are fickle, and we spent a year of' avenue would be best suited to this market coverage will be awarded A-400 renegotiating a contract and subsequently losing the cult fandom we had built.” saic company.” Home Computers Systems. guitarist John Fannon. But the foursome persevered, and after last year's strong bu Radio promotions behind the new album Prosecutor Attacks unrecognized “Explorer Suite" LP, the boys are back with “Walking Wild." The album and Kraftwerk’s upcoming concert tour of '80: Dismissal Move produced by wizard and true star Todd Rundgren, is the perfect blend of metal and the States will also be tied in with Warners’ Goody’s techno rock, and, wonder of wonders, it’s one of the few Rundgren-produced album* (continued from page WCI affiliate Atari. The A-400 Home Com- 5) that doesn't sound like The Runt. "Todd maintains that New England is the classic ex- puters will also be given as grand prizes in copies themselves of such tapes of Grease ample of a 1981 psychedelic-melodic rock band," according to guitarist Fannon. More special radio promotions. Contest draw- and Joel’s “The Stranger.” mainstream and solid than the band’s first two outings, Northeast AOR has already war- ings will be held in Toronto, Detroit, In addition, the reply brief argued that mly embraced the LP. “It’s hard for a local band to break out of Boston," said Fannon Platt's Chicago, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Judge Thomas C. charge to the jury “The Cars were an exception, but it took bands like J. Geilsand years before that the certificate of registration Washington, D.C., New York and Los made they captured a national following, but I think we’re finally getting one with 'Walking Angeles. before or within five years of publication Wild'.” . . . Pianist George Winston is completely on the other side of the musical spec- Aside from A-400 computer grand was evidence of copyright validity was trum from corporate rockers New England though. The shy but affable acoustic pianc prizes, the drawings, held at local retail out- proper, and that the defense did not make player is one of the success stories of the year, with his all-instrumental album lets, will offer Atari VCS videos as a first clear what they objected to in the charge. “Autumn,” selling 40,000 units with no promotion and airplay limited to the West Coast prize and concert ticket and “Computer Further, Jacobs noted that the "erroneous We immediately took to Winston’s almost folkishly simple jazz styling when we hearc World" LPs as second and third prizes. charge arguement" was “not a proper sub- the lovely "Colors/Dance” medley from the "Autumn” album on KKGO/Los Angeles ject” for a motion to dismiss the verdicts. last winter. The success story behind the album is almost as intriguing as Winston's Lee Management Firm Finally, the brief noted that the RICO liltingly flowing piano work. A multi-instrumentalist who plays acoustic guitar and har- charge had been properly applied, citing Relocates Vegas Office a monica in addition to piano, Winston had all but abandoned the keyboard for eighi U.S. Supreme Court decision which years while he lived in Los Angeles. But, upon moving up to Santa Cruz last year, he se^ NASHVILLE — The Las Vegas branch of referred to “organized criminals who have about composing the songs for his seasonal ode. William Ackerman, a friend ol the Buddy Lee Attractions, Inc. manage- flooded the market with cheap reproduc- Winston's and owner of the tiny, homemade Menlo Park, Calif, label. Windham Hill, en- ment company has moved to a new loca- tions of hit records and affixed counterfeit ded up with “Autumn," and the record has been a "word of mouth story” since then tion. Coinciding with the switch, Stephanie popular labels” as a proper use for a RICO Currently at #36 on the Cash Box Jazz chart, the record has been selling consistently Nielson was named manager of the new of- charge. since last November. The album would be a gold mine for most jazz labels, but for

fice. Defense attorneys can file a reply brief to Windham Hill, Winston says, “It’s more like a copper mine." Winston is about to release The agency’s new address is Buddy Lee the prosecution’s brief by July 14. Oral a jazz single in support of the present album and will most likely record a "Winter' Attractions, Inc., 3305 West Spring Moun- arguments on the motions are set for July album before the year is out. tain Road, Suite 60, Las Vegas, Nev. 89102 16 or 17, according to Judge Platt's office. marc cetner

14 Cash Box/July 11,19 1 REVIEWS RENEWS A\ D 1 IIUI HITS OUT OF THE BOX #1LUVI Y hits out of the box

PRECIOUS TIME — Pat Benatar — Chrysalis 4 — Foreigner — Atlantic SD 16999 — CHR 1346 — Producers: Keith Olsen and Nell Producers: Robert John “Mutt” Lang and Mick Geraldo — List: 8.98 — Bar Coded Jones — List: 8.98 Benatar became the First Lady Of AOR last Critics can call Foreigner formula rockers year with her dynamic "Crimes Of Passion” and AOR opportunists until they are blue in the

album and the smash single, “Hit Me With Your face, but in reality it is simply a class rock band. Best Shot.” No question that the lady rocks The band may borrow on Free and Bad Com- with abandon, but she gets a little more diverse pany Idioms, but its infectious, hook-filled on her third outing, “PreciousTime.” Featuring rockers and ’s powerful vocals are longish rock tracks that are more reflective and some of the most ingratiating around. The thought out, the album is much more a group foursome has a knack for making the kind of effort than “Crimes.” And Geraldo and song that causes thousands of car radio Benatar’s lyrics are a lot more probing and listeners to stop and listen. The band doesn’t

meaningful than on the album’s predecessors. stray too far from the style it laid down on the Make no mistake, the hot riffs, great hooks and first three LPs, save a few state of the art studio gutsy vocals are still present — they just take a effect additions, but songs like "Urgent,” "I’m

little longer getting there. Gonna Win" and "Luanne” are instant FM rock classics. BLUE AND GRAY — Poco — MCA MCA 5227 ESPECIALLY FOR YOU — Don Williams —

— Producer: Mike Flicker List: 8.98 . MCA MCA-5210 — Producers: Don Williams

It’s amazing that through all its personnel and Garth Fundls — List: 8.98 changes and years in the business, Poco has For pure easy-listening pleasure, few artists managed to hang on to the original sound and can equal Don Williams’ style and finesse. The

essence it had when it was first formed. Paul acoustic sheen and understated melodic tex- Cotton and Rusty Young remain the band’s ture of his music has an uncanny calming ef- heart and soul, with the former’s distinct fect on the soul — probably a side effect of the Southwest vocals and the latter’s superb guitar positive lyric content. Country music fans long and pedal steel work highlighting the act as ago recognized the quality in a Don Williams they have for the past several years. And while recording. In the last few years, his music has the group, now a fivesome, retains that country reached an even broader section of the pop- rock, high harmony sound, this album is more ulace, and this album should continue ex- hard rocking due to the direction of Heart panding the borders. It’s suited for both coun- producer Mike Flicker. Best tracks are try and A/C formats. Choice cuts include

"Glorybound,” “Please Wait For Me” and “The "Miracles,” "Fairweather Friends" and “If I Land Of Glory.” Needed You." FEATURE PICKS NEW/4ND DEVELOPING ARTISTS GIRLS TO CHAT & BOYS TO BOUNCE — Foghat — Bearsville RENAISSANCE — Village People — RCA AFL1 4105 — BRK 3578 — Producer: Nick Jameson — List: 8.98 — Bar Producer: Jacques Morall — List: 8.98 — Bar Coded Coded What’s happening here? The darlings of the world have Hard boogieing, hard touring Foghat has gone the route of traded in their macho men outfits for the style and image of journeyman rock brethren REO in that it's given its sound a pop Britain’s refreshing new romantic scene. Led by guiding light

rock gloss. Of course, the calling card slide guitar and boogie all Morali, The Renaissance rouged sextet sashays it way through

night feel are still in evidence, but “Girls To Chat & Boys To a dance-oriented album that is aimed at the “blitz” club scene.

Bounce” is decidedly slicker than past Foghat efforts. It’s probably best termed new disco, and while there is nothing Lonesome Dave’s signature vocals are rendered in a new as flamboyant as “Macho Man” or “YMCA,” songs like “Big production setting and there are even harmonies on the Mac” and "Food Fight” are pretty trendy. choruses. THE VISITOR — Mick Fleetwood — RCA AFL1-4080 — THE RIGHT TO BE ITALIAN — Holly And The Italians —

HIT I VISI OH Producers: Richard Dhasut and Mick Fleetwood — List: 8.98 — Vlrgln/Eplc NFE 37359 — Producer: Richard Gotterher — List: Bar Coded None — Bar Coded

Drummer and patriarch of Fleetwood Mac, Mick Fleetwood Imagine what would happen if Phil and met journeyed to Ghana in Africa early this year for a musical and head on with The in an abandoned New York subway

cultural shot in the arm, and he certainly got it. Fleetwood em- station. That’s the sound of Holly and the Italians, or at least a ploys African rhythms and folk musics in a basic rock frame on fairly close description. Ms. Vincent and her boys favor a hard this subtly beautiful album. Heavily influenced by Ghanian rocking, wall of sound, and '60s girl group vocals, and Gotterher musicians and arrangements, the simple rock songs take on a behind the board gets sounds that come off like Spector 1981. whole new emotion and energy. GET SHAKIN’ — Shakln’ Stevens — Epic FE 37415 — SHOULD I DO IT — Tanya Tucker — MCA MCA-5228 — Producers: Various — List: None — Bar Coded Producer: Gary Klein — List: 8.98 In case you haven’t noticed, rockabilly has taken England and The independent Tucker has been performing for almost half Europe by storm, and at the forefront of the movement is a of her 22 years. When she splashed onto the music scene at the young ducktail cropped hip shaker called Shakin' Stevens. His age of 13, she was dubbed country’s little darlin’. Today, her slickly produced rockabilly sound features the old style slap audience is a bit more broad-based, thanks to the rock feel of echo, and '50s guitar style. "This Ole House” was a #1 record in the “TNT” and "Tear Me Apart” albums. This newest release is England, and his wonderfully nostalgic style should catch on in more akin to its most recent predecessor, "Dreamlover,” with America, too. It may be a bit too frantic for mainstream tastes, its pop/country/AOR feel. but this kind of music just might bring back white buck shoes.

WINNERS — Brothers Johnson — A&M SP-3724 — SEIZE THE BEAT — Various Artists — ZE/lsland IL9667 — Producers: Brothers Johnson — List: 8.98 Producers: Various — List: 8.98 — Bar Coded This is the Brothers Johnson's first vinyl outing without the Left field record company ZE Records has been one of the production guidance of , but that indelible super leading proponents of post-disco dance music, and albums by slick progressive R&B sound is in fine fettle. George and Louis James White And TheBlacks and Kid Creole And The Coconuts keep the sound funky, sophisticated and full of surprises, show- have proven that. Various samplings, six to be exact, of the New ing major growth as producers and songwriters in the process. ImXJHML York art/dance music can be heard here. It’s strange eclectic The duo assemble some of L.A.’s finest sessioners to pull off music for the most part, but irresistible dance floor fare. Most of trust, such supercharged numbers as the LP's first single, “The Real mm.«DtPi/TY cr LOvDi i the material comes from the August Darnell brain but Thing,” “Caught Up,” "Teaser" and “In The Way.” ICOATIMUNDI songs by Material and Was (Not Was) are also top flight. FIRST ALBUM — Tubeway Army featuring Gary Numan — ATCO SD 32-106 — Producer: Gary Numan — List! 8.98 RALPH RECORDS FRANK JOHNSON’S FAVORITES — Various Artists — Ralph When a gaunt, heavily made up young man named Gary FRANK JOHNSON’S FAVORITES Records — RR-8110 — Producers: Various — List: 8.98 Numan delivered this first album in 1978 as the leader of THE RESIDENTS You probably won’t ever hear these songs on the radio. Many SNAKEFINGER Tubeway Army, he set Britain on its ear with his darkly futuristic people won’t even want to. Avant garde, minimalistic, often TUXEDOMOON synth rock style. Those who are used to Numan’s minimal, atonal, hauntingly rhythmic music doesn’t exactly get MX 80 SOUND rhythmic keyboard songs by now will find this early work a bit YEUO mainstream rockers off. But a brave and eccentric little record more rocking than “Replicas,” “The Pleasure Principle” or FRED FRITH company in San Francisco is home of some of the most adven- ART BEARS "Mekon," but it’s also an inventive, engaging work. Influenced RENALDO ma »« LOAF turous and ingenious bands in existence these days. A compila- by Bowie, Eno and the early bands, Numan inven- tion for new music neurotics. ted an original and timely sound. MERCHANDISING SINGLE BREAKOUT OF THE WEEK ‘Exposed’ Sampler’s Success TOUCH ME WHEN WE’RE DANCING • CARPENTERS • A&M 2344 Breaking out of: Radio Doctors — Milwaukee, Record Theatre — Cleveland, Peaches — Columbus, Turtles — Atlanta, P.B. One Stop — St. Louis, Waxie Maxie — Spurs More CBS Projects Washington, Wherehouse — Los Angeles, Lieberman — Portland, Pickwick — by Fred Goodman Midwest, Poplar Tunes — Memphis, Tower — San Diego, National Record Mart — for black music was also reported by Larkin Pittsburgh. NEW YORK — CBS Records is currently Arnold, vice president and general planning a number of sampler LPs as a manager, A&R, black music, CBS. result of the success of its “Exposed” “There's been talk about doing a retail SINGLES BREAKOUTS

album, a two-record rock sampler with a list sampler,” said Arnold, "and I assume that price of $2.98. Although careful to indicate we will be doing something iike that in the (THERE’S NO) GETTIN’ OVER ME • RONNIE MILSAP • RCA PB-12264 that most projects are still in the discussion future. It’s still in the discussion stage, but Breaking out of: Tape City — New Orleans, Alta — Phoenix, Record Theatre — Cincin- nati, Father’s stage, CBS executives contacted by Cash we’ve been watching the success of it in the & Sun’s — Indianapolis, Oz — Atlanta, P.B. One Stop — St. Louis, Waxie Maxie — Washington, Lieberman — Portland, Pickwick — Midwest Box said that the low-cost, retail merchan- pop area, and it’s definitely something ENDLESS LOVE • DIANA ROSS AND LIONEL RICHIE • MOTOWN M1519F dising approach used on the recently we’re looking into.” Breaking out of: Harmony Hut — Washington, King Karol — New York, Charts — released, 22-song rock ’n’ roll collection Since its spring release, "Exposed” has Phoenix, Pickwick — Midwest, Waxie Maxie — Washington, Father's & Sun’s — In- would be a feature of future projects. been generating impressive sales for dianapolis, Peaches — Columbus, Wherehouse — Los Angeles “I think the low price has really been the retailers around the country (Cash Box, URGENT • FOREIGNER • ATLANTIC 3831 key to ‘Exposed’,” said Vernon Slaughter, June 20). Billed as "A Cheap Peek at To- Breaking out of: Wherehouse — Los Angeles, Peaches — Columbus, P.B. One Stop — vice president of promotion, black music day’s Provocative New Rock,” the album St. Louis, Waxie Maxie — Washington, Father’s & Sun’s — Indianapolis, Pickwick — and jazz, Columbia. A jazz sampler featur- features Columbia and Epic/Por- Midwest, Alta — Phoenix, Great American Music — Minneapolis • ing , James “Blood” Ulmer, trait/Associated acts Loverboy, Judas LADY (YOU BRING ME UP) • COMMODORES MOTOWN M1514F Breaking out of: Lieberman — Portland, Oz — Atlanta, T ower — San Francisco, Record McCoy Tyner and Arthur Blythe is slated for Priest, , Adam and the Ants, Theatre — Cincinnati, Peaches — Columbus, Waxie Maxie — Washington, Father’s & September release and will also feature a , Ian Gomm, Rosanne Cash, Sun’s — Indianapolis, Pickwick — Midwest “I obviously try to low price. think we would The Romantics, Garland Jeffreys, Sorrows DON’T WANT TO WAIT ANYMORE • TUBES • CAPITOL P-A5007 present it the same way as ‘Exposed,’ in or- and The Boomtown Rats. Retailers have Breaking out of: Great American Music — Minneapolis, Alta — Phoenix, Tower — der to get the same benefit,” Slaughter ad- had no difficulty selling the album at its full Sacramento, Radio Doctors — Milwaukee, Tower — San Francisco, Waxie Maxie —

ded. “I don’t know if it will do as well, list price, but CBS' Hamilton attributes Washington, Father's & Sun’s — Indianapolis • • because that was rock and this is jazz. But much of the up-in-the-air status of similar EVERLASTING LOVE REX SMITH/RACHEL SWEET COLUMBIA 18-02169 Breaking out of: Tower — Seattle, Alta — Phoenix, Tower Sacramento, the whole point is exposing new artists, and projects to the difficulty of measuring the — Record Theatre — Cleveland, T urtles — Atlanta, Peaches — Columbus, Record Theatre — Cin- the key is to get the record in the hands of album’s impact on subsequent sales by cinnati jazz fans and to recruit new ones. The at- featured artists. tractive price has to be there.” “It’s really difficult to say: 'yes, we’re see-

Columbia product manager Greg ing it,’ because the sales are spread over 20 Hamilton, largely responsible for the "Ex- branches and 11 acts,” said Hamilton. “At FASTEST MOVING MIDLINES posed” album, feels that the response to this point, the impact is still too small.” the collection has been encouraging While samplers are nothing new, supply- (s',1 AC/DC • Let There Be Rock • Atco SD 19132 enough to generate more projects of a ing retailers with a low-priced, quick sale Adam And The Ants • Kings Of The Wild Frontier • Epic NJE 37033 similar nature. item like “Exposed” is a new twist. Rock ^ • • More On The Way samplers like A&M’s "Propoganda,” I.R.S.’ Beatles Rock ’N’ Roll Vol. I Capitol SN/16020

"We have another project like ‘Exposed’ “Greatest Hits, Volumes 2 & 3” and Beatles • Rock ’N’ Roll Vol. II • Capitol SN/16021 on the drawing board,” said Hamilton. Polydor’s “Made In Britain" were made Jeff Beck • Blow By Blow • Epic PE 33409 “While I’d like to do one in the future on available at prices closer to the market Devo • Live • Warner Bros. MINI 3548 country music and black music, it’s standard, while the Warner Bros, “loss more Doors • • Elektra EKS 74007

likely that it will be rock. I don’t see why we leader” samplers of the ’70s were available Exposed/A Cheep Peek At Today’s Provocative New Rock • Various couldn’t do them, but it wouldn’t be totally through direct mail only. Spokesmen for Artists* CBS X2 37124 true to say there are definitive plans. We’ve those companies said they knew of no Holly And The Italians • The Right To Be Italians • Epic NFE 37359 got to take each one as it comes.” plans to market samplers with “Exposed"- Billy • • Careful examination of a similar project type campaigns. Joel Piano Man Columbia PC 32455 • Tapestry • Columbia PE 34946 Multi-Faceted Helps Don McClean • American Pie • United Artists LN 10037 Merch Campaign Pretenders • • Sire MINI 3563 EMIA Create Identity For Kittyhawk Psychedelic Furs • Talk Talk Talk • Columbia NF 37339 Secret Policeman’s Ball — The Music • Various Artists • Island IL 9630 by Michael Martinez ^ Kittyhawk built a reputation as an in- Sinceros • Pet Rock • Columbia NFC 37349 strumental fusion act with influences as LOS ANGELES — The launch of Kit- Who • Meaty, Beaty, Big & Bouncy • MCA 37001 ty hawk’s EMI America self-titled debut LP varied as rock, jazz, R&B and plain old pop balladry. The current album, though, has into the marketplace last year was powered COMPILED FROM: Musicland Group — National, National Record Mart — Pittsburgh, Gary s — Virginia. Lieberman by an intense advertising and touring cam- included vocals to broaden the group’s — Denver, Sounds Unlimited — Chicago. Tower — San Diego. D.J.'s One Stop — Seattle. Peaches — Cleveland. Sound Warehouse — San Antonio, Musicland — St. Louis paign, backed by strong in-store merchan- radio exposure and diversity. dising during the first two months of Joe Petrone, vice president of marketing release. for EMIA/Liberty, agreed that the band’s The initial campaign built the L. A. -based, unique properties were appealing, but ad- TOP SELLING ACCESSORIES jazz-oriented pop band’s name beyond its ded that it was initially important to build the Southern base, eventually band’s identity. Allsop Cassette Head Cleaner 70300 netting the group more than 30,000 unit “We knew we had to get Kittyhawk’s Discwasher DW Record Care Kit sales. name in front of everyone because they had Discwasher D-4 Fluid Re-Fill oz. After the first six weeks in release, the no track record," said Petrone, adding that VA current LP, "Race For The Oasis,” #25 on during the first 30 to 60 days the company Discwasher SC-2 Stylus Care Kit the Cash Box Jazz Albums chart, has sur- waged an intense consumer advertising Le-Bo Cassette Carrying Case TA 300 passed last year’s sales figures. The initial campaign covering most major markets. L,e-Bo Outer LP Covers included college spark on this album’s sales is largely due to The push press, most jazz Maxell Video Cassette HG T-120 stations and eventually some R&B and an identity campaign built through jazz, Maxell UD C-90 R&B and MOR radio airplay. MOR stations that began playing tracks Maxell UDXL II C-90 Promotion emphasis on the current pro- from the LP. M Maxell UDXL II C-90 2 Pack ject is being shifted to encompass televi- When it was apparent that Kittyhawk’s sion exposure, although the EMIA strength was centered on the West Coast Maxell UDXL I C-90 marketing staff will still employ in-store and between L.A. and Seattle, Petrone said the Memorex MRX2 C-90 3 Pack radio airplay to expand the Kittyhawk label bought time in the targeted market on Memorex MRX1 C-90 audience. all butTop 40 radio. Memorex Cassette Head Cleaner 300 The current campaign reflects the The band hopes to penetrate the Top 40 Savoy Cassette Carrying Case Z130 curtain with release of a single from “Race reasoning behind Kittyhawk being signed Scotch Highlander C-90 3 Pack by the label. "Kittyhawk’s live show is a For The Oasis,” titled “Wind, Sand and fci TDK SA C-90 Stars.” strong point, and it made sense to present TDK SA C-90 2 Pack them in their best light,” explained Gary While Kittyhawk was forging an identity Gersh, director of A&R management at through the airwaves, the quartet also hit EMIA/Liberty. the road, covering many college venues COMPILED FROM: Musicland Group — National, National Record Mart — Pittsburgh, Gary's — Virginia, Lieberman — Denver, Sounds Unlimited — Chicago. Tower — San Diego. D.J.'s One Stop — Seattle. Peaches — Cleveland. and opening for labelmate Laws in Gersh added that Kittyhawk’s unique in- Ronnie Sound Warehouse — San Antonio. Musicland — St. Louis strumentation and the multi-faceted sound some markets. the group creates influenced the label sign- With an aggressive merchandising cam- ing. paign, including a display contest in most Excludes T-Shirts & Paraphernalia Heavy Sales

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16 Cash Box/July 11, 1981 MERCHANDISING /4LBUM BREAKOUT OF THE WEEK WH4rS IN-STORE IN THE POCKET • COMMODORES • MOTOWN M8- D.C. DOINGS — The Washington/Philadelphia branch office of Capitol Records has 955M1 begun distributing a four-page monthly newsletter to retail outlets, rack jobbers and one- of: National, Unlimited Breaking out Record Bar — Sound stops. Dubbed The Capitol/Liberty/EMI Informer, district manager Ron Hughbanks — National, National Record Mart — Pittsburgh, Harmony described the publication as a way for the branch office to have a one-on-one approach Hut — East Coast, Spec’s — South Florida, Disc — Texas, with individual retailers and to reinforce relationships with one-stops. The publication, Turtles — Atlanta, Tape City — New Orleans, Boatners — New Orleans, Sound Warehouse — San Antonio, Cactus presently offering in-depth profiles of Capitol/Liberty/EMI artists and giving notice of im- — Houston, Poplar Tunes — Memphis, Port O’ Call — pending releases, will soon devote space to a monthly merchandising competition for the Nashville, Rose Records — Chicago, Flipside — Chicago, best displays in support of the labels’ acts. Originally an in-house tip sheet for the branch, Radio Doctors — Milwaukee, Streetside — St. Louis, the expanded Informer began public distribution in May. Describing the publication as “a York, Musicland — St. Louis, Win OneStop — New Webb’s luxury,” Hughbanks added that while still in the experimental stage, “the response has just — Philadelphia, Record & Tape Collector — Baltimore. been overwhelming,” and plans are already under way to expand the format to include arti- MERCHANDISING AIDS: Album Flats, Poster cles on creative merchandising by editor Bill Baker. “It’s a costly project, but well worth it,” said Hughbanks, who also said that area retailers interested in receiving The Informer should call the branch office. Stores in Pennsylvania and Virginia should call (800) 638- -/4LBUM BREAKOUTS 4021, while those in Maryland, South and Washington, D.C. should call (301) 428-0790 ... In another Washington, D.C. item, Records and Tapes, Ltd. recently opened FIRE OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN • BLUE OYSTER CULT • COLUMBIA FC 37389 its third shop in what was formerly a Discount Records outlet on DuPont Circle. The open- Breaking out of: Record Bar — National, Sound Unlimited ing sale was ushered in with an impressive print campaign that included a three-page — National, Everybody’s — Northwest, Radio Doctors — spread in the Sunday edition of the Washington Post. The print buy featured contributions Milwaukee, Flipside — Chicago, Streetside — St. Louis, from smaller independents, as well as major labels, and particularly noteworthy was the Father’s & Sun’s — Indianapolis, Record Theatre — Cin- support the shop received from Shannachie Records through area distributor Richman cinnati, Turtles — Atlanta, Sound Warehouse — San An- Brothers, which arranged to have reggae singer Max Romeo drop by during the opening tonio, Big Apple — Denver, Mile High — Denver, Indepen- festivities. Romeo is really out stum ping for his “Holding Out My Love To You” album. While dent — Denver, Wherehouse — Los Angeles, Licorice in New York for a July 4 appearance at the Ritz, Romeo also stopped by The Record Fac- Pizza — Los Angeles, All Record Service — Oakland, Tower — Campbell/Sacramento/Seattle, Win OneStop — tory on 8th Street for an autograph session. New York, Sam Goody — New York, Harvard Coop — AND SPEAKING OF IN-STORE APPEARANCES — The warm weather really seems to br- Boston, Cutler's — New Haven, Richman Bros. — ing out the artists. We’ve received an unparalleled number of items about in-store ap- Philadelphia, Record & Tape Collector — Baltimore, pearances in the last few days. Columbia’s Psychedelic Furs recently dropped by the Waxie Maxie — Washington, Cavages — Buffalo. Cherry Hill, N.J. Sound Odyssey store before a concert appearance at Emerald City. . . Re- MERCHANDISING AIDS: Back Catalog Album Flats, 3-D cent Record Bar in-stores have included a visit to the Knoxville, Tenn. outlet by Loverboy, Logos, Cover Blowups, Die Cut Header Cards. and U-2 and Human Sexual Response both did autograph sessions in the Atlanta, Ga.

stores . . , The Camelot chain has recently played host to a number of artists, including • • SOME DAYS ARE DIAMONDS JOHN DENVER RCA Englebert Humperdinck, at its North Hills Mall store in Fort Worth, Texas; Head East at the AFL 1-4055 Upper Valley Mall Store in Springfield, Ohio; B.B. King at the Greenville, S.C. outlet; and Breaking out of: Camelot— National, Harmony Hut — East Alabama at the Fort Myers, Fla. store ... In New York, in-stores by A&M’s Squeeze and Coast, Radio Doctors — Milwaukee, Turtles — Atlanta, Oz Springfield turn- — Atlanta, Port O’ Call — Nashville, Everybody’s — RCA recording artist Rick each drew over 2,000 autograph seekers. The Northwest, Lieberman — Portland, Licorice Pizza — Los out was something of an off day for Springfield, who, when not recording tor RCA, appears Angeles, Tower — Sacramento, Big Apple — Denver. on the television soap opera General Hospital as Dr. Noah Drake. Apparently the dual MERCHANDISING AIDS: 36" Poster Blowup of Album career has worked well for Springfield: a recent appearance at Washington, D.C.’s Variety Cover, Streamers. Records drew so many people that the Tyson’s Corner Mall (where the store is located) was forced to close. Later in the week, an hour-long autograph session at the Camelot store in I’VE GOT THE ROCK ’N’ ROLLS AGAIN * THE JOE Ml PEtrr Cleveland's Westgate Mall drew over 5,000 people. Our curiosity aroused, we called PERRY PROJECT • COLUMBIA FC 37364 Westgate store manager Tom Aureden to find out first hand what the tenor of the ap- Breaking out of: Sound Unlimited — National, Flipside — — pearance had been. “It was just nuts,” Aureden told us. “A week before the appearance, we Chicago, Radio Doctors — Milwaukee, Father’s & Sun’s had people calling us from as far away as Youngstown.” The beleagured store manager Indianapolis, Harmony House — Detroit, Tower — found himself frantically calling people he knew to come down and help out and eventually Campbell, Everybody’s — Northwest, Mile High — Denver, wound up pulling his help off the street. “I looked out the back door of the store, and I Wherehouse — Los Angeles, Licorice Pizza — Los couldn’t believe going in the parking lot. to get Springfield in out of Angeles, Mile High — Denver, Turtles — Atlanta, Sound what was on We had and Warehouse — San Antonio, Wilcox — Oklahoma City, Disc the store through a freight elevator.” Despite the pandemonium, Aureden assessed the 'O’ Mat — New York, Harvard Coop — Boston, Record & results as “great” and added that aside from an initial tie-in with radio station WGCL, the in- Tape Collector — Baltimore, Waxie Maxie — Washington. 4 store got a lot of coverage in the Cleveland Plain Dealer and The Cleveland Press. Asked if MERCHANDISING AIDS: Album Flats, Oversize Artist he was willing to go through it again, Aureden nonchalantly told us that he would like to try Poster, Snipes. and get Linda Ronstadt to drop by the store. The man has guts. MADE IN AMERICA • • A&M SP- RCA RED SPECIAL — The trend towards the strong support of catalog items con- 3723 tinues with the news that RCA is offering a special summer buy-in program on its 50 best Breaking out of: Record Bar — National, National Record selling Red Seal catalog titles. Irwin Katz, director of merchandising for Red Seal, said the Mart — Pittsburgh, Father’s & Sun's — Indianapolis, program will offer special discounts and 30 days extra dating. Katz added that the titles on Musicland — St. Louis, Tape City — Orleans, — New Oz special “have proved to be the warhorse best sellers of the Red Seal catalog.” Among the Atlanta, Disc 'O’ Mat — New York, Sam Goody — New items included are albums by James Galway, Tomlta, Van Cliburn, Vladimir Horowitz, York, Waxie Maxie — Washington, Wherehouse — Los Angeles, Tower — Sacramento. Jean-Plerre Rampal and Andres Segovia. Also included are the Broadway cast albums of MERCHANDISING AIDS: Album Flats, 24 X 36 Poster, Sophisticated Ladies, 42nd Street, Sweeney Todd and Ain’t Misbehavin’. The program Singles Browser. ^ begins July 6 and runs through July 17. EXTnR A TASTY PROMOTION — Congratulations to the staff at Camelot’s Mellett Mall store in THE GREAT MUPPET CAPER • ORIGINAL Canton, Ohio. The store recently won first prize in an Atlantic Records “T urn On the Heat” SOUNDTRACK • ATLANTIC SD 16047 point-of-purchase promotion in support of black product on the label. The store was Breaking out of: National Record Mart — Pittsburgh, Flip- decorated as a diner, the cashier was dressed as a waitress, and Atlantic’s black artists side — Chicago, Radio Doctors — Milwaukee, Musicland— were served up as a soul food feast. Store manager Yvonne Tymcio won a pair of tickets to — St. Louis, Turtles — Atlanta, Disc — Texas, Tape City the Bahamas for her troubles. New Orleans, Disc-O-Mat — New York, Cavages — Buf- fred goodman falo, Mile High — Denver. MERCHANDISING AIDS: 1x1 Fiats, 2x2 Flats, Poster, Streamer, Movie Poster, Movie Mobile. RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK • ORIGINAL SOUNDTRSCK • COLUMBIA JS 37373 Breaking out of: Camelot — National, Record Bar — National, Disc-O-Mat — New York, Waxie Maxie — Washington, Disc — Texas, Wilcox — Oklahoma City, City One Stop — Los Angeles, Tower — Sacramento, Great American Music — Minneapolis. MERCHANDISING AIDS: Album Flats, Movie Poster.

IN THE NIGHT • CHERYL LYNN • COLUMBIA FC 37034 Breaking out of: Sam Goody — New York, Soul Shack — Washington, Waxie Maxie — Washington, Rose Records — Chicago, Streetside — St. Louis, Turtles — Atlanta, DEEP KARMA — Erect Records group the Deep River Band recently stopped in at one of Wherehouse — Los Angeles, Mile High — Denver, In- the Karma Records stores while in Indinapolis to play the Warehouse Lounge in support of dependent — Denver, Record & Tape Collector — its album, "Deep River Band Rocks. " Pictured are (l-r): Doug Jonas and Mike Burdett of the Baltimore. group; , store manager; Don Simpson, buyer for Father's Sun's MERCHANDISING AIDS: Album Flats, Artist Poster. & (Karma); and Ray Edmaiston of the group.

Cash Box/July 11, 1981 17 Withward/St. Colms Stylistics Ralph MacDonald JULY Larry John McNally Mickey Gilley Invisible Man’s Band Afterbach McCoy Tyner Electric Light Orchestra AUGUST Manoeuvres Tyrone Davis Orchestral JULY Curtis Mayfield Brothers Johnson Chris Christian AUGUST AUGUST Neville Brothers Emotions Brick SEPTEMBER American Bands, Vol. 1-3 Y&T Rodney Franklin Harry Chapin Gino Vannelli Rex Smith Dan Hill Tierra Pablo Cruise James “Blood” Ulmer Gary Myrick and the Figures Pendergrass Oingo Boingo Art Garfunkel Teddy Cleveland Rocks AUGUST Billy Burnette Arthur Blythe Meat Loaf Jo Jo Zep Luther Van Dross Joe Jackson Hitmen Patti LaBelle Tim Curry Johnny Duncan Billy Thorpe Rockie Robbins Boston JULY David Allan Coe Halloween Horrors Rawls Little River Band Larry Gatlin Lou Ron Wood Urgh! A Music War (Soundtrack) Deserters Crystal Gayle SEPTEMBER MPG Eric Mercury Alda Noda The Tubes B.B. & Q. Band SEPTEMBER KC and the Sunshine Band Rene & Angela Tommy Tutone Michael Smotherman SEPTEMBER AUGUST Rita Cooiidge The Knack Toronto Carole King The Cure Elektrics Honky Tonk Freeway (Soundtrack) AMERICA asylum Tavares A Taste Of Honey JULY JULY fATLAIMTICl Sheree Brown Sonny Curtis Michael Stanley Band Charles Veal Lee Oskar JULY Michael Johnson Bonnie Bramlett (M.S.S.) Midnight Star (Solar) Foreigner Dirt Band Eberhardt Schoener (Harvest) Rockets Blackfoot Robbie Patton John Miles (Harvest) Dynasty (Solar) Thunder Heavy Metal (Soundtrack) AUGUST Tubeway Army featuring Gary Numan Klymaxx (Solar) Ronnie Laws Powder Blues Riff Raff Kin Vassey Lattisaw CbrtjsoUs Stacy AUGUST Earl Klugh Lonnie Youngblood Donald Byrd Curves Max Werner JULY Shadow Margo Michaels and Nitelite Deborah Harry Sylvers SEPTEMBER Sad Cafe Pat Benatar Mickey Thomas Cristy Lane Meral Guneyman Stanley Turrentine Kwick The Night The Lights Went Out AUGUST Hank Williams, Jr. John Hall Band In Georgia (Soundtrack) Ian Hunter The Beds Cliff Richard Linda Ronstadt Rocky Burnette AUGUST Melba Moore SEPTEMBER Johnny Lee Stevie Nicks Tompall and the Glaser Bros. Our Daughter’s Wedding Ultravox Chic Susie Allanson Michael Schenker Group Buddy Miles Charlie Dore Touch Babys Passport Brian Beverly Rolling Stones Babylon (Soundtrack) MCA RECORDS Gwen McRae Baby Brother Band JULY JULY The Generators COLUMBIA Doug Kershaw Bad Manners Hit 45s of the 70s, Vol. 1=2 SEPTEMBER Legend of the Lone Ranger Shakin’ Stevens (Soundtrack) Genesis Woods Empire Poco Slave Shooting Star Tanya Tucker Amy Kantor Kelly Marie Don Williams McGuffey Lane JULY Lene Lovich Shaun Nielson Henry Paul Band Miles Davis England Rocks/Anglo Files Merle Haggard Lacy J. Dalton Ronnie McDowell John Conlee Mink DeVille Paquito d'Rivera Sly Stone Thrasher Brothers Spinners Roberto Carlos Louise Mandrell Jerry Glower Rose T attoo Gladys Knight and the Pips Jean Carn AC/DC Journey Love Unlimited Orchestra with Webster AUGUST Jim Carroll Band Richard Clayderman Lewis Rossington Collins Band Manhattans Susan Lynch Spyro Gyra Tim Goodman Slim Whitman Neil Diamond Rachel Sweet S.O.S. Band Jimmy Cliff Frank Marino Dan Fogelberg Tygers of Pan Tang 1981 Third er's Guide Givethe gift of music.

Fair Warning SEPTEMBER History of the World, Part I (Soundtrack) Jump Street Band SEPTEMBER Foghat (Bearsville) Bobby Bland MERCURY Bob Welch Con Shun Echo and the Bunnymen (Sire) Daryl Hall Yarbrough and Peoples Rockats (Island) Barbara Mandrell Jack Green The Teardrop Explodes Was (Not Was) (Island) irty McCall and Fireworks (Songbird) Perry Como Motorhead Larry Graham Rick Springfield SEPTEMBER Dickie Lee ZZ Top Straight Eight Olivia Newton-John The Kendalls The B-52’s The Chipmunks Bernadette Peters Shankar (ECM) Artie Shaw Kool and the Gang — De-Lite Keith Jarrett (ECM) Michael Wycoff Rufus and Chaka Khan Kiss — Casablanca Ramones (Sire) Chocolate Milk Tim Weisberg Benny Mardones — Polydor Pretenders (Sire) John Cougar — Riva Dream Machine Iron City Houserockers Bobby Caldwell — Label unassigned Charley Pride War Ray Stevens Matchbox Steve Woods and The Slingshots — Label unassigned Steve Wariner Amy Wooley Louise Mandrell/R.G. Bannon Bill Anderson Instant Funk (Salsoul) AUGUST Brenda Lee Joe Bataan (Salsoul) Merle Haggard (Songbird) Rickie Lee Jones Skyy (Salsoul) Archers (Songbird) Little Feat The Bruce Sudano (Millennium) Worship (Songbird) Force 10 Al Jarreau Alice Cooper JULY Arthur (Soundtrack) Rainer Brauninghaus (ECM) Madeleine Marks Jame Knapp (ECM) motowh- Duke Ellington Meridith Monk (ECM) Larry Elgart JULY Dottle West AUGUST and Syreeta Inner Life (Salsoul) The Chi-Lites Logg (Salsoul) AUGUST The Staple Singers SEPTEMBER Oscar Peterson (Pablo) Steve Martin The Temptations SEPTEMBER Jermaine Jackson Ashford and Simpson Barry White Verlaine Jose Feliciano Tom Leon Haywood Lovesmith AUGUST Larsen/Feiten Band The Dells Triumph Crowell SEPTEMBER Hall and Oates Rodney Smokey Robinson Polyrock Exile Switch Roger Whittaker Pia Zadora Bow Wow Wow Carly Simon Wax Roger Manufactured and Marketed by tm Devo PolyGram Records Main Ingredient Eddy Arnold JULY Jim Reeves Rex Allen, Jr. and Margo Smith Ronnie Milsap Chick Corea Moondogs (Sire) POLYGRAM Floyd Cramer Sue Ann Robert Palmer (Island) JULY Chilliwack (Millennium) Bobby King Patti Austin (Qwest) Roy Ayers — Polydor YellowJackets Jon and Vangelis — Polydor Carolyne Mas — Mercury Millie Jackson — Spring Visage — Polydor AUGUST Tear Out and Post CASABLANCA Suzanne Fellini Dr. Hook Lipps, Inc. Mac Davis The This Schedule is Tentative and Subject to Change Nick Gilder MERCURY Nighthawks Mickey Newbury Scorpions Reba McEntire POLYDOR Isaac Hayes Novo Combo LaToya Jackson Green Ice (Soundtrack)

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Coffee —- De-Lite Edwin Hawkins — Label Unassigned uarter Albums MLENT Angeles for one of rock and biues’ Of My Tears” and “Can’t Find Love” before duo of their time, a model for more contem- yesteryear stars. But, unlike many of his his voice had warmed to the night air and porary stars like Hall & Oates, who scored peers from that early ’60s period who oc- before breaking into newer material like with a cover of their #1 single, “You've Lost casionally perform to cash in on a revival or “You Are Forever,” from his current album, That Lovin’ Feelin’," just this year. While

nostalgia wave, this show proved to an SRO “Being With You.” It was during Robinson’s Medley’s soul was in ballads, so to speak, layboy Jazz p crowd that Bonds is quite serious about his rendering of the title track from that album his heart has always been in rock 'n' roll. | rejuvinated career. And Bonds did it con- that his universal appeal was most evident Therefore, it didn’t seem strange that 18 vincingly and without the anticipated help and, perhaps, most appreciated. years after the twosome's first hit, “Little HOLLYWOOD BOWL, L.A. — It is certainly of a very special friend. Robinson segued into the song with a Latin Lupe Lu," here was the same Medley, arguable that the Playboy Jazz Festival, For the many who came to the show ex- story about how he had first taken "Being tanned and neatly attired in red sweater held for the third time here recently at pecting The Boss to make a guest ap- With You” to Kim Carnes' producer George and tie, belting out a, if you’ll excuse the ex- L.A.’s famed outdoor venue, has become pearance for a number or two, Bonds Tobin for the songstress to record. Tobin pression, medley of rock numbers, from one of the most eclectic jazz tests in the U.S.

quickly dispelled all rumors after the first listened to it and convinced Smokey to Little Richard to Fats Domino . . . and hav- The sold-out two-day festival broke song and told the energetic audience that record the song himself. ing the time of his life doing it. another Bowl record by becoming the first “Bruce Springsteen will not be here tonight, The Motown legend performed the song Medley’s verve and energy are con- two-day event there to sell-out all seats 36 but we’re gonna rock and roll anyway.” at the Greek in English, which delighted tagious; in the hands of a lesser talent, such hours prior to the opening act's perfor- And, true to his word, nobody went home many of his new-found fans (most of them a performance might’ve like mance. The event attracted a panathropic seemed disappointed, as Bonds and company not even born when he began his career) nothing more than a lounge act — nostalgia quilt of Angelenos — all ages, all colors. wailed through pressure-cooking rockers and old fans alike. But another segment of for nostalgia’s sake. But his voice has aged Not only did the Festival reaffirm the like the opening "Jole Blon;” his current the audience marvelled even more at the like fine red wine: hearty, robust and ripe. presence of a jazz consciousness in Los Top 10 single, "This Little Girl Is Mine;” and song as Robinson began to sing “Being Granted, it was most effective on renditions Angeles, but also the fact that Festival the title track to his album “Dedication.” With You” in Spanish (a fair portion of the of more recent material, such as his ex- promoter George Wein is able to vary the Bonds has one of those classic gritty audience sang with him in Spanish). cellent "Brown-Eyed Woman" (which drew package enough to attract more diverse vocal styles that perfectly lends itself to A command of talent and audience vibe a standing ovation), his last single from the audiences each year. gospel/R&B-flavored ballads as well, as were the cornerstones of Robinson's show, “Sweet Thunder" LP, “I Don’t Know Much” The opening day was a smooth affair, evidenced on the torch-like rendering of although the fine backing unit, QuietStorm, and the two anticipated closers, "You’re My with a consistent texture woven of the most “Daddy’s Come Home” and the provided ample foundation for the Soul And My Inspiration” and “Lovin’ seminal jazz stylings. From the Long Beach gospel/blues-tinged "Just Like A Child,” a balladeer’s excursions. Feelin’." However, the rock tunes had even State University Jazz Ensemble’s spirited song that he noted with great pride as one The band rang true as he reeled off hits the oldest members of the suburban opening to The Crusaders’ jazz-cum-pop that his daughter wrote. like "Tears Of A Clown,” "My Love,” “Ooh, audience clapping and hooting along. finale, the performances never lacked Together with the dazzling sax work of Baby, Baby," “Goin’ To A Go-Go,” mlchael glynn quality or variety, but offered few peaks and Joey Stann; Bill Derby and Joe Martin, “Cruisin,” "Quiet Storm,” “Shop Around" valleys. ; George Ruiz, bass; Mike Micari, and others from his hit-laden past. Perhaps standing out most during the drums; and Rusty Cloud on keyboards; Throughout, Robinson showed a consis- Saturday show was the set offered by Bonds’ set was an overall listening pleasure tent penchant for delivering a song with the keyboardist Herbie Hancock, sans elec- that was highlighted, of course, with a rous- proper intensity, communicating feelings tronics and accompanied with some on King ing encore of his ’60s anthem, “Quarter To that transcended the time and place the familiar and newly discovered swing to be- Three,” a song that by itself clearly song was first written or recorded. j ^ bop talent. Joined by bassist Ron Carter, revealed some of Springsteen’s very own When Robinson broke into “Baby Come drummer Tony Williams and 20-year-old roots. Close," it was a fitting finale for a show that trumpet prodigy Wynton Marsalis, Han- HANK COCHRAN’S, NASHVILLE — Don Opening the show with a mixed bag of had encouraged up-close-and-personal cock displayed a dialectic understanding of King has spent a good portion of the time rock and funk reminiscent to a degree of encounters of the love kind. the idiom, with Marsalis keeping the ac- since his last Epic album, "Lonely Hotel,” Bob Seger and J. Geils, Fast Fontaine Byron Williams, the co-host of NBC-TV’s cents hot at every turn. working on a new one, “Whirlwind," and ac- delivered an set that was a bit Real People opened concert, adequate , Robinson’s Although favorites like Count Basie, Joe companying stage show with live show hampered by a muddied sound system. showing he must work harder to develop Williams, Richie Cole with Alto Madness, director Bob Small. The effort has resulted Still, Fontaine, who was formerly Seger's fresh material, but also that he has the skill and and his Thundering in a show that is energetic, sophisticated guitarist, more than set the stage for the and timing to deliver the goods. Herd played relaxed sets, the groove of the and highly enjoyable. main event with catchy tunes like “Modera- mlchael martlnez day had worn into their music. In both his album and in concert, King tion,” “Is Your Heater Hot Tonight” and a Sunday's proceedings were most cer- has managed to remain true to his country revved up version of the Doors’ classic, tainly highlighted by the overwhelming roots, while melding that preference with a “L.A. Woman.” Fast Fontaine is a band with crowd response to the per- sassy, raw-edged rock sound that is potential, but one that needs a little fine tun- formance. The heavily percussive set nothing less than superb. Despite the fact ing featured solos that two of King's band members departed by each member, including mark albert ill Medley an electronic extravaganza by Jaco just hours before the show and replace- Pastorius. The group’s rendering of its hit, ments were hastily called upon and orien- “Birdland," would have raised the roof at ted to King’s material, the show was so tight other venues. MEDLEY’S, Fountain Valley, Calif. — that the audience was none the wiser. C Tucked away in the sleepy little Orange Except for a provocative set by a group mokey Robinson Drawing primarily upon material from County burg of Fountain Valley, in one of comprised of Dizzy Gillespie, Lalo Schifrin, ^ the latest album, King’s show was a plea- those hastily constructed little mini-malls Ray Brown, Bernard Purdie and Willie sant blend of country and rock, with the lat- that dot the landscape of Southern Califor- Bobo, Sunday’s show lapsed into the same ter given just the slightest edge, which quite L.A. nia, is Medley’s. More than supper club, homogenous groove of Saturday. While the GREEK THEATRE, — Some things are a suited the audience of Fan Fair-ites, King timeless, like the showmanship employed Medley’s is a museum, in a sense, to the bill was varied with the likes of George fans and industry representatives. Even during his recent per- musical achievements of its Shearing sharing a set with bassist Brian by Smokey Robinson owner, who those who came to view and perhaps con- at the here. happened to be the tall, deeply-voiced half Torff; Earl Klugh; and the Jazz formance Greek Whether per- quer the now hushed and probably for sale forming music from his current repertoire of the Righteous Brothers. Messengers; and a finale with Count Basie mechanical bull in this former urban cow- of hit songs or reaching back into his vault Bill Medley does not dwell on nostalgia and his Orchestra, consistent excitement boy hangout, were attracted to King’s for among the players was absent. of gold and platinum singles, Robinson nostalgia’s sake; he didn’t build the charismatic stage presence. handled the music with the self- restaurant as an excuse for a personal mlchael martlnez, len chodosh King is no slouch when it comes to play- stage of year. all, still assuredness of a veteran, yet ageless artist. 365 days the After he ing a guitar and is as much an integral part It could have been easy for the capacity has Vegas, when he wants to play there, of the band as the rest of the musicians, as crowd at the open-air venue to be distrac- and he acts the cordial host at his own pop- he aptly demonstrated on acoustic num- ular eatery ted by the warm, breezy summer night, but because he truly enjoys it. But bers like "59 Was A Very Good Year," and ary U.S. Bonds facing instead it served as an apt backdrop for the stage and seeing all those gold out-and-out rockers like "My Whole World Robinson’s set of R&B love noirs. Such records, laminated trade charts and other Fast Fontaine pop Ended" and “Over My Head," without a was his command of the audience that dur- assorted mementos from the golden age of doubt two of the highlights of the hour G ing the later portion of the show, the former rock and pop, it’s hard not to reminisce a show. Perhaps the best thing about King’s L.A. Bonds’ of bit. COUNTRY CLUB, — Gary U.S. leader took requests from new approach is that he has learned to spirited performance at the Country Club “those who have made these songs hits.” After all, Medley and partner Bobby Hat- relax and have fun with the audience.. marked the triumphant return to Los Robinson opened his show with “T racks field were perhaps the great blue-eyed soul jennlfer bohler ON SMGE

20 Cash Box/July 11, 1981 K/IDIvJ ^IR PLAY MTV, CVE, Source And Epic SUMMER OF GOLD — Summer has traditionally been a slow period for new album Jointly Push Simulcast lot of REO releases, especially by superstar acts, leaving radio to program a and long- lifestyle of the This summer, however, form specials that reflect the easy going season. by Michael Glynn the videodisc” further down the line. programmers are being deluged with new product (about 100 new releases more than “As far as cross-promotion and cross- and Mark Albert last year’s third quarter — see separate story), and an unusually large number of them merchandising, this presentation is state of LOS ANGELES — Plans were finalized last are by gold and platinum status acts for just about any format you choose. Already out the art,” Pittman said. week between CBS Video Enterprises are new LPs by Pat Benatar, Foreigner, Kenny Rogers, Brothers Johnson, Com- The next step was to find a radio outlet (CVE), Warner Amex's MTV: The Music modores, Willie Nelson, Smokey Robinson and the Pointer Sisters to name but a few. for the concert, which McLean noted came Channel and NBC’s The Source, the young As if that weren’t enough, new product from Rickie Lee Jones, ELO, Journey, Rolling down to a choice between DIR Broad- adult radio network, for one of the most ex- Stones, Boston, Stevie Nicks, Debby Harry, Meat Loaf, Teddy Pendergrass, Eddie casting and The Source, with The Source tensive cross-promotional efforts yet un- Babbitt, Kinks, Hall & Oates and The Pretenders, as well as dozens more, are just finally winning out. dertaken for a national video presentation around the corner. “Basically, although MTV will be broad- focusing on a rock act. MY MISTAKE — Apologies and thank you to Global Satellite Network’s Rockline cast in Dolby stereo, we didn’t feel enough On Aug. 8, WASEC’s MTV and The creator and producer Eddie Kritzer for correcting a bit of misinformation in last week’s sets would be wired in time for the broad- Source will simulcast a full-length feature Air Play. The Burkhart/Abrams satellite network will not be the first to hit the airwaves cast and we had taken great pains to have concert program of Epic recording group live when it debuts in late August. Global’s Rockiine, an interview/telephone talk show the performance recorded in state of the art REO Speedwagon, produced by CVE, over where listeners can call in from alTover the country and talk to recording stars, was in audio,” stressed McLean. cable TV, via satellite transmission and first live satellite it premiered in May. Rockline also features some fact the show when Stereo Simulcast radio. Three months in the making, the music, but the Burkhart/Abrams network will be one of the first, if not the first 24-hour part, presentation is expected to reach approx- For The Source’s John McGhan, live all-music satellite network. Rockline has featured guests like REO Speedwagon imately 17 million cable TV viewers and director of programs for NBC’s young adult and Jefferson Starship in the past and has Blue Oyster Cult, Marty Baiin, Kim Carnes, radio listeners, over Source-affiliated sta- network, said that the 24-track audio por- Journey and the Tubes scheduled for upcoming programs. tions around the country. The REO tion of the simulcast will be fed to radio sta- POTENT PUBLIC AFFAIRS — Styx manager Derek Sutton, Commodores member lan- Speedwagon concert was taped last month tions in 37 cities through AT&T 6010 William King and others were recent during a performance at Denver’s dlines. He added that 200 stations are ex- guests on Bill Moran’s The Forum, a McNichol’s Arena. pected to clear the special overall. public affairs talk show that airs Sunday First Concert Presentation “As far as we’re concerned,” McGhan evenings on KIIS-FM/Los Angeles. Dis- said, portion to the radio The program will also be MTV's first ma- “feeding the audio cussion focused on teenage drug abuse jor feature-length concert presentation stations in sync with the video portion being and whether recording stars should following the scheduled debut of the 24- transmitted via satellite is the one area that assume a sense of responsibility with problems. hour video music channel Aug. 1. A could present potential the youth community both in public and “But it’s a great opportunity for us,” he programming service of WASEC, MTV is in their music. Moran’s view is that (continued on page initially expected to reach approximately 34) public opinion is generally not too 2.1 to 2.5 million cable subscribers. favorable regarding rock stars and their At presstime, CVE had not yet firmed up Deregulation Of Radio influence on young people, and he wan- videocassette and disc rights to the By ZANY DREAMS A T KLOS — Comedic duo ted a hard hitting program to tell the Approved Senate program for the home entertainment Cheech and Chong recently stopped by the public that many artists do indeed write LOS ANGELES — Radio deregulation market. However, an official announce- KLOS/Los Angeles studios for a hilarious and sing about drug abuse, as well as moved one step closer to legislative ap- ment of commercial release plans is expec- interplay with morning personality Frazer other social illnesses. An example he proval when S. 270 was passed by the ted shortly from the company. Smith and a discussion of the duo’s new played on his program was Pat Senate on June 23. The bill was introduced According to Jock McLean, CVE director film Nice Dreams. Pictured above suffering Benatar’s “,” a song two weeks ago by the Senate Commerce of music programming who conceived and from apparent vertigo are (i-r): Tommy about child abuse, which unfortunately Committee (Cash Box, June 27). coordinated the project, the idea for the Chong; Cheech Marin; and Smith. received little or no airplay. Just as While the Senate finally approved the cross-promotional effort stemmed from recording stars can easily influence young people, so can radio stations and air per- bill, much resistance is expected in the CVE’s prior experience with “One Night sonalities. Each to his or her own lifestyle, but who needs a late night DJ slurring words House, where House Telecommunications Stand: A Keyboard Event.” That video con- while bragging about great dope? Subcommittee chairman Tim Wirth (D- cert presentation of all-star jazz keyboar- A COUPLE OF CHANGES — WKOB (92Q)/Nashvi!le has changed its call letters to Colo.) strongly opposes the measure. dists, taped at New York’s Carnegie Hall

WMAK-FM. This does not signal any departure from its current Top 40 format . . . Infor- Should the bill gain House approval in its and the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion here, mation & Analysis, Inc., a firm offering research, marketing and analysis services for present form, radio licenses, which are was released as a two-record set by Colum- broadcasters has moved to 81 North Broadway, Hicksville, N.Y. 11801. The new currently renewable every three years, bia Records and aired on Bravo, the fine telephone number is (518) 822-7878 . . . Noted Bay Area DJ Steve Kapan joins would become indefinite. Wirth disagrees arts cable network earlier this year, as well KSFX/San Francisco on July 27. Currently at KFRC, Kapan made his mark at KSAN with that point, saying that licenses as issued by CVE on videocassette for the before that AOR station turned country last year. shouldn’t even be extended to five years. home market. Other provisions that would apply to BURROWING IN MANHATTAN — As if there weren’t enough bewildering excursions “With videotaping production costs for ’s in York City, recent diversion from radio include the removal of Federal Com- to pique a senses and imagination New a such a presentation in excess of $100,000- Texas in the guise of armadillo races held in Central Park must have made even the har- munications Commission (FCC) involve- $125,000 and a little over 2 million VCRs ment with programming decisions; the dest of hard core New Yorkers blink. Even those who affectionately take pride in saying and an even smaller number of disc units “only in if only for a brief if they granting of new licenses by a random lot- New York” must have paused and wondered, moment, out there at this time, we were faced with the too had gone the route of so many Big Apple crazies who are themselves somewhat of tery selection; the revocation of station fact that there were still a limited number of an attraction. But for all of those who contemplated moving to the suburbs or bidding a licenses only after the FCC has conducted potential customers in the home market,” farewell to bottled swill, armadillo races held at Central Park’s hearings to determine if the holder was un- fond were indeed said McLean. “Through cross-promotion of fit to keep the license; and the abolishment T avern-on-the-G reen restaurant, courtesy of ABC Radio’s Star 97, KSRR/Houston. In a the ‘One Night Stand’ with Columbia of rules governing commercial time, promotion that would have been as run-of-the-mill in Texas as hailing a cab in New Records and Bravo, we found we could York, KSRR staged armadillo races in Gotham City to help promote the national adver- program logs, community ascertainment help defray those production costs and in- tising community. Besides attracting the curious and those thirsting for sports during needs, and news and public affairs volve other sectors of the home entertain- the current baseball strike, KSRR did attract national attention on Channel 7 programs. In addition, radio stations would ment industry at the same time. The Eyewitness News and various newspapers and trade publications. The armadillo races be assessed fees to help defray the cost of promotional aspect worked out well all- regulation, license applications and hear- were just a small part of a major multi-media campaign that KSRR is running through around.” the summer. The station has a dozen 14'x48’ paintings surrounding the Houston ings. now For the REO Speedwagon production, freeways emphasizing Star 97 as the city’s music station. In addition, the Star 97 identity The bill is expected to go before House McLean said he contacted MTV vice presi- is being carried on 365 Yellow Cabs in Houston, and the station is running numerous TV hearings soon after the July 4 Con- dent of programming Bob Pittman as early commercials depicting various local lifestyles. Finally, the station’s logo is being imprin- gressional recess. as November of last year to broach the idea ted on quart and half gallon cartons of Carnation milk, which works out to 7Vz million of the 24-hour cable music channel becom- cartons per month for the next three months. ing involved. CELEBRATE THEM station Art HOME — KRLA/Los Angeles personality and manager “I knew that MTV wouldn’t have a lot of Laboe will be honored on July 6 with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. The star will money to spend at first, but I wanted to give be located on the corner of Highland Ave. and Hollywood Blvd., only blocks from where (Pittman) something that would be an im-

Laboe grew up . . . Dan Ingram is celebrating his 20th year at WABC/New York. WABC TINY TIM age builder for the service as its first major planned a tribute for its afternoon drive mainstay- for July 3. On his show that day, In- concert,” McLean noted. "We discussed gram played the greatest hits from the past 20 years, mixed in with choice taped por- such aspects as video duplication and tions from his old broadcasts. TELL ME piracy and decided that It would be better to THE BEAT GOES ON — KOMi/San Jose is the oldest running AOR station in the Bay air over cable, because any home taping

Area, and staffers are celebrating the station's 1 0th anniversary throughout the year . . . which might occur wouldn’t cut as deeply THATY0I Congratulations to KMET/Los Angeles personality Mary Turner who just marked her into sales when we do release the concert to ninth year on-the-air with the powerhouse rocker on June 26. Turner also hosts the the home market." LOVE ME nationally syndicated Off The Record show distributed by Westwood One. A number of Pittman himself sees MTV as helping to b/w COMIC STRIP MAN long-form specials of Off The Record have been scheduled throughout the summer. "enhance the importance of the concert” as Rolling Stoner Keith Richards was the subject of the first special, and a few of the future well as serving as a vehicle that could "tran- SOLID BRASS/Distributed Nationally by RANDOM 134 East 70th Street, N.Y.C 10021 (212) 7344000 artists to be highlighted include Rush, Ritchie Biackmore and Heart. mark albert slate into exposure and sale of the idea of

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• 130 DAVID JOHANSEN • HERE COMES THE NIGHT • BLUE THE A’s • A WOMAN’S GOT THE POWER ARISTA •#10 MOS~MDDED> ADDS: None. HOTS: KZEL, WMMS, WRNW, WWWM. SKY/CBS MEDIUMS: KSJO, WLIR, WBAB, WCCC, WGRQ, KNAC, ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN • HEAVEN UP HERE • SIRE ADDS: None. HOTS: WNEW, WLIR, WMMS, WRNW KROQ, WAAL. PREFERRED TRACKS: Title. ADDS: WRNW, WCCC, KSJO. HOTS: None. MEDIUMS: MEDIUMS: WBAB. WCCC. KNAC. PREFERRED SALES: Weak in ai! regions. KNAC, KROQ. PREFERRED TRACKS: Over The Wall. TRACKS: Title. SALES: Just shipped. SALES: Fair in East and West: weak in others. AC/DC • DIRTY DEEDS DONE DIRT CHEAP • ATLANTIC 21 ELTON JOHN • THE FOX • GEFFEN ADDS: None. HOTS: WLIR, WMMS, WKLS, WBAB, ADDS: KZEW, WCCC, WSHE, WBLM, WGRQ, KROQ, KMET, None. HOTS: KNCN, WNEW, WBAB. WRNW. KEZY, KINK, KNX, WAAL. MEDIUMS: WMMS. WWWM. KMGN. MEDIUMS: WNEW, WAAL, KBPI. PREFERRED 190 DAVE EDMUNDS • TWANGIN ... • SWAN WKDF, KOME. PREFERRED TRACKS: Nobody. TRACKS: Balls, Problem. SONG/ATLANTIC SALES: Moderate to fair in all regions. SALES: Good to moderate in all regions. ADDS: None. HOTS: WLIR, WRNW, KNAC. MEDIUMS: KNCN, KSJO, WMMS, WBLM, KOME, KBPI, KMGN. 79 ADAM & THE ANTS • KINGS OF THE WILD FRONTIER • EPIC PREFERRED TRACKS: Almost, Live Again. SALES: Fair in East and Midwest; weak in others. 158 • STILL • ADDS: None. HOTS: WMMS, WBAB, KNAC, KROQ. TOM JOHNSTON FEELS GOOD WARNER MEDIUMS: KNCN, WLIR, KDME, PREFERRED TRACKS: BROS. ADDS: None. HOTS: KSJO, WRNW. MEDIUMS: KNCN, Antmusic, Dog, Title. '# 1 3 MOST/DDED KEZY, KNX, WWWM, KOME. PREFERRED TRACKS: SALES: Moderate to fair in all regions; weakest in Midwest. MICK FLEETWOOD • THE VISITOR • RCA Wastin', Desperado. ADDS: SALES: Fair in South: weak in others. MICK FLEETWOOD KMGN, KSHE, KNCN, The visitor KZEL, KSJO, WLIR, WMMS, i# 8 MOST/1DDED* WKLS, WBAB, WCCC, WRNW, BALANCE * PORTRAIT/CBS KEZY, KLOL, KNX, WWWM, ADDS: WWWM, WCCC, WMMS, WNEW. HOTS: WWWM. WAAL, KMET. HOTS: None. 52 THE GREG KIHN BAND • ROCKIHNROLL • MEDIUMS; None. PREFERRED TRACKS: Breaking MEDIUMS: WBAB, KEZY, KLOL. BESERKLEY/ELEKTRA Away. PREFERRED TRACKS: Open. ADDS: WSHE. HOTS: WSHE, KBPI, KOME, KSHE. KSJO, SALES: Just shipped. SALES: Just shipped. KZAM, KZOK, WBAB, WGRQ. KROQ. WAAL. MEDIUMS: WDKF, KNCN, WLIR, WABX, WKLS, KZEW. WCCC, WBLM, KNAC, WWWM. PREFERRED TRACKS: Breakup, Hurting. • • MARTY BALIN BALIN EMI-AMERICA SALES: Good to moderate in all regions: weakest in ADDS: KBPI, HOTS: KOME, WKDF, KSHE, KNCN, KMEL, South. KSJO, KZAM. KZOK, WBAB, WRNW, KEZY, KINK, WAAL. MEDIUMS: WNEW, WABX, WMMS, WKLS, WCCC, TRACKS: Hearts. '# WWWM. PREFERRED 2 MOST/DDED' 121 DAVID LINDLEY • EL RAYO-X • ASYLUM SALES: Good to moderate in ail regions; strongest in FOGHAT • GIRLS TO CHAT & BOYS TO BOUNCE • ADDS: None. HOTS: KMGN. MEDIUMS: WNEW. WLIR. West. BEARSVILLE WBAB, KEZY, WBLM, KINK, KROQ, KMET. KOME. ADDS; KMGN, KNCN, KZEL, PREFERRED TRACKS: Mercury, Old Lady. SALES: to fair in all regions; in <# - WNEW, WLIR, WMMS, WKLS, Moderate weakest 1 MOST/DDED 9$°^ WBAB, KZEW, WCCC, WSHE, Midwest. BLACKFOOT • MARAUDER • ATCO WRNW, WBLM, KLOL, WGRQ, ADDS: K8PI, KSHE. KNCN, WAAL, KMET. HOTS: WBAB, 32 LOVERBOY • COLUMBIA KZEL, KSJO, WNEW, WMMS, WRNW, MEDIUMS: WLIR, ADDS: None. HOTS: KNCN. KSJO. WMMS. KZEW. WKLS, WBAB, KZEW, WCCC, WCCC, KLOL. PREFERRED WBLM, WGRQ, KOME, KMGN. MEDIUMS: WWWM. WSHE, WRNW, WBLM, KLOL, TRACKS: Open, KBPI. PREFERRED TRACKS: Kid. Turn Me. WGRQ. WAAL, KMET. HOTS: SALES: Just shipped. SALES: Moderate to fair in all regions: weakest in East. WCCC, WSHE, WGRQ. MEDIUMS: WBAB. KLOL. PREFERRED TRACKS: Fly Away. 99 THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND • DEDICATED • SALES: Just shipped. WARNER BROS. '* ADDS: None. HOTS: KNCN. WRNW. MEDIUMS: KSJO. 9 MOST/DDED' WNEW, KEZY, KOME. PREFERRED TRACKS: This Time, Rumor. FOREIGNER * 4 • ATLANTIC SALES: Fair in South and West: weak in others. ADDS: KMGN, KINK, WCCC, WABX, HOTS: WCCC. MEDIUMS: None. PREFERRED TRACKS: Urgent. SALES: Just shipped. '# 2 MOST/ICTIVE'

87 BLUE OYSTER CULT * FIRE OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN • THE MOODY BLUES • LONG DISTANCE VOYAGER • COLUMBIA THRESHOLD/POLYGRAM ADDS: WWWM, KEZY. HOTS: KMGN, KNCN, KZEL, • BREAKING ALL THE RULES • ADDS: None. HOTS: KBPI, KSJO, WLIR, WMMS, WBAB, WCCC, WRNW, WBLM, A&M KOME, KMET, WAAL, WWWM, KLOL, WGRQ, WAAL. MEDIUMS: KBPI, KOME, KSHE, ADDS: None. HOTS: KMGN, KSHE, KSJO, WNEW, KNX, KINK, WGRQ, KLOL. WABX, WKLS, KZEW, WSHE, KMET. PREFERRED WMMS, WBAB, WCCC, WSHE, WRNW, KEZY, WBLM, WBLM, KEXY, WRNW, KSHE, TRACKS: Title, Burning, Joan. WGRQ. MEDIUMS: KBPI, KOME, WAAL, KROQ, WWWM, KNCN, KZEL, KSJO. WNEW, SALES: Moderate breakouts in all regions. KNCN, KMEL, WKLS, KZEW, KLOL. PREFERRED KZAM, KZOK, WMMS, WKLS, TRACKS: Open. WBAB, WCCC, WSHE 44 GARY U.S. BONDS • DEDICATION • EMI-AMERICA SALES: Good to moderate in all regions. MEDIUMS: WKDF, KMEL, WLIR, ADDS: None. HOTS: KNCN, KMEL, KSJO, WABX, WABX, KZEW. PREFERRED WMMS, WBAB, WRNW, KMET, KOME, KBPI, MEDIUMS: TRACKS: Gemini, Voice. 22,000. WSHE, KEZY, WKDF. PREFERRED TRACKS: This Little. 1 '# 8 MOST/ICTIVE SALES: Good in all regions. SALES: Moderate to fair in all regions. 112 DANNY JOE BROWN & THE DANNY JOE BROWN BAND GEORGE HARRISON • SOMEWHERE IN ENGLAND • • EPIC DARK HORSE ADDS: None, HOTS: WBAB, WCCC. MEDIUMS: KSJO, ADDS: None. HOTS: KOME, WKDF, WAAL, KNCN, WKLS, KZEW, WSHE, WBLM, KLOL, WGRQ, WWWM, WNEW, KZAM, WABX, WBAB, WSHE, WRNW, KEZY, KOME, KBPI, KMGN, PREFERRED TRACKS: Sundance, WGRQ, KINK, WYDD, KNX. MEDIUMS: KSHE, KMEL, Edge. WMMS, WKLS. PREFERRED TRACKS: All Those, Rules, 23 OZZY OSBOURNE • BLIZZARD OF OZZ • JET/CBS SALES: in West; fair in Clone. Weak others. ADDS: SALES: Good in ail regions. None. HOTS: KNCN, WMMS, KMGN. WSHE. 1 KIM CARNES • MISTAKEN IDENTITY * EMI-AMERICA WBLM, KMET, KOME. MEDIUMS: WLIR, KZEW, WCCC.

ADDS: None. HOTS: KNCN, KSJO, KZOK, WMMS, WWWM, WAAL. PREFERRED TRACKS: Crazy, I Don't. WBAB, KEZY, KINK, WYDD, KNX, WWWM, WAAL. SALES: Moderate to fair in all regions, strongest in MEDIUMS: WCCC, KMGN. PREFERRED TRACKS: Eyes, Midwest. Break, Cards. 189 ICEHOUSE • CHRYSALIS SALES: Good in ail regions. ADDS: WSHE, WABX. HOTS: None. MEDIUMS: KNCN, KSJO, KZOK, WMMS, WCCC, KEZY, WBLM, KLOL, i# 5MOST/SCTIVE' KNAC, KROQ, KMGN. PREFERRED TRACKS: We Can. i# 5 MOST/DDED' SALES : Moderate breakouts in West; weak in others. 12 PHIL COLLINS • FACE VALUE • ATLANTIC PABLO CRUISE • REFLECTOR • A&M ADDS: KBPS, KMEL. HOTS: 102 IRON MAIDEN • KILLERS • HARVEST/CAPITOL ADDS: KNCN, KZEL, WNEW. KOME, WAAL, WWWM, KINK, “ ADDS: None. HOTS: KNCN, WMMS. MEDIUMS: WLIR, KZOK, WKLS. WBAB. WRNW, KNCN, KSJO, WNEW, KZAM, WBAB, WCCC, WSHE, WBLM. PREFERRED TRACKS: KEZY, KINK, WWWM, WAAL, WLIR, KZOK, WKLS, WBAB, O'pen. WKDF, KBPI. HOTS: KZAM. WCCC, WSHE, WRNW, KEZY, SALES: Moderate to fair in all regions; strongest in MEDIUMS: WKDF PREFERRED WBLM, WGRQ. MEDIUMS: Midwest. TRACKS: Cool Love. WKDF, KSHE, WABX, WMMS. SALES: Just shipped. 46 JEFFERSON STARSHIP • MODERN TIMES • PREFERRED TRACKS: In The GRUNT/RCA Air, I Missed, If Leaving. ADDS: None. HOTS: KSHE, KNCN, KMEL, KZEL, KSJO, SALES: Good to moderate in ail KEZY, WBLM, WWWM, KMET, KOME, KBPI, KMGN. regions. MEDIUMS: WNEW, KZEW, WKDF. PREFERRED TRACKS: Stranger, Way Back. SALES: Moderate to fair in all regions; strongest in West.

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109 THE JOE PERRY PROJECT • I’VE GOT THE ROCK ’N’ 194 SILVER CONDOR • COLUMBIA — UNION • ON STRIKE • PORTRAIT/CBS ROLLS AGAIN • COLUMBIA ADDS: None. HOTS: KMGN, WNRW, WWWM. ADDS: None. HOTS: KZAM. MEDIUMS: KZOK, WMMS, ADDS: WKLS, KSHE. HOTS: KZEL, WLIR, WRNW. MEDIUMS: KOME, KMET, KSHE, KNCN, KSJO, KZOK, WBAB, WWWM, WAAL. PREFERRED TRACKS: Open. MEDIUMS: KNCN, KSJO, WMMS, WBAB, WCCC, WBLM, WMMS, WBAB, KZEW, WCCC, WSHE, KEZY, WBLM, SALES: Fair in Midwest: weak in others. WAAL, KMGN. PREFERRED TRACKS: Title, South, East KLOL, WAAL. PREFERRED TRACKS: Open. Coast. SALES: Fair in Midwest and West: weak in others. SALES: Moderate breakouts in East and Midwest: fair in others. — THE SINCEROS • PET ROCK • COLUMBIA ADDS: WBAB, WNEW. HOTS: WLIR. MEDIUMS: KZOK, # 7 MOST/1CTIVE WCCC, WWWM. PREFERRED TRACKS: Disappearing, # 1 MOST ACTIVE — Barcelona. — SALES: Weak in ail regions. 4 TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS • HARD 7 VAN HALEN * FAIR WARNING • WARNER BROS. PROMISES • BACKSTREET/MCA ADDS: None. HOTS: KMGN, KOME, KMET, KNCN, KZEL, ADDS: N one. HOTS: KMGN, _ SPIDER • BETWEEN THE LINES KSJO. WMMS, WKLS, WBAB, KZEW, WCCC, WSHE, KBPI, KOME, KMET, WAAL, DREAMLAND/POLYGRAM WRNW, WBLM, KLOL, WGRQ, WAAL. MEDIUMS: KBPI, KROQ, WWWM, WYDD, WGRQ, ADDS: None. HOTS: None. MEDIUMS: KSHE, KSJO, WLIR, WWWM. PREFERRED TRACKS: Sinners. KLOL, WBLM, KEZY, WRNW, WLIR, KZOK, WWWM, KROQ, WAAL, KBPI. KMGN. SALES: Good to moderate in all regions. KSHE. KNCN, KMEL, KZEL, PREFERRED TRACKS: Good To Me, You Didn't. KSJO, WNEW, KZAM, WLIR, SALES: Fair in West and South: weak in others. KZOK, WMMS, WKLS, WBAB, KZEW, WCCC, WSHE. MEDIUMS: WKDF, KINK, WABX. 66 SPLIT ENZ • WAIATA • A&M PREFERRED TRACKS: 118 THE JOHNNY VAN ZANT BAND • ROUND TWO • None. HOTS: KSJO, WLIR, WRNW, KNAC, KROQ. Nightwatchman, Woman In Love, ADDS: POLYDOR/POLYGRAM Waiting. MEDIUMS: KNCN, WNEW, KZOK, KOME, KMGN. ADDS: KBPI. HOTS: WBLM, KMGN. MEDIUMS: KNCN, PREFERRED TRACKS: History, Hard Act, Dance. SALES: Good in all regions. KSJO, WKLS, KZEW, WCCC, WSHE, KEZY, KLOL, SALES: Weak in Midwest: fair in others. WWWM, KMET, KOME. PREFERRED TRACKS: Open. SALES: Weak in East: fair in others.

RICK SPRINGFIELD * • RCA ADDS: None. HOTS: WABX, WBAB, WGRQ, WWWM, 185 JOE VITALE • PLANTATION HARBOR • ASYLUM '# 4 MOST/IDDED' KOME. MEDIUMS: KNCN, WNEW, WKDF. PREFERRED ADDS: None. HOTS: WMMS, WWWM. MEDIUMS: KSJO, TRACKS: Jessie's, I’ve Done. WLIR, WBAB, KZEW, WSHE, KEZY, KROQ, KMGN. POCO • BLUE AND GRAY • MCA SALES: Good to moderate in ail regions. PREFERRED TRACKS: Open. ADDS: KNCN, KZEL, KZAM, SALES: Fair in Midwest: weak in others. WMMS, WKLS, WBAB, WCCC, WRNW, KINK, WWWM, WAAL, KBPI, KMGN. HOTS: None. SQUEEZE • EAST SIDE STORY • A&M MEDIUMS: WBAB. PREFERRED ADDS: None. HOTS: WAAL, WWWM, WNEW, KZAM, # 7 MOST/IDDED TRACKS: Open. WLIR, WBAB, WCCC, WSHE, WRNW, WBLM, KNAC. SALES: Just shipped. MEDIUMS: KBPI, KROQ, KSJO, KZOK, WMMS, WKLS, KEZY, KLOL, WGRQ. PREFERRED TRACKS: Is That, 170 VOLUNTEER JAM VII • VARIOUS ARTISTS • EPIC Tempted. ADDS: KMGN, WGRQ, WSHE, KZEL. HOTS: WRNW, SALES: Moderate in East: weak in others. WGRQ. MEDIUMS: KNCN, KSJO, WBAB, WCCC, KLOL, WAAL, WKDF, KMET. PREFERRED TRACKS: Mississippi, Around. SALES: Moderate breakouts in South and Midwest: fair in # 6 MOST ACTIVE others.

26 BILLY SQUIER • DON’T SAY NO • CAPITOL 85 PRETENDERS • EXTENDED PLAY • SIRE ADDS: WYDD. HOTS: KMGN, KOME, KMET, WWWM, ADDS: None. HOTS: KSJO, WRNW, KNAC, KROQ, WGRQ, KSHE, KZEL, KSJO, WLIR, WMMS, WKLS, KMET, KOME, KMGN. MEDIUMS: WLIR. PREFERRED # 3 MOST ACTIVE — WBAB, KZEW, WCCC, WSHE, WBLM, KLOL. MEDIUMS: TRACKS: Message, Porcelain, Precious. — KBPI, WKDF, WAAL, KROQ, KNCN, KMEL, WNEW, 14 JOE WALSH • THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD • SALES: Weak in South: fair in others. WABX. PREFERRED TRACKS: Stroke, Daze. ASYLUM 2 REO SPEEDWAGON • HI INFIDELITY • EPIC SALES: Good to moderate in all regions. ADDS: None. HOTS: KMGN, ADDS: None. HOTS: KSJO, WABX, WMMS, KZEW, KBPI, KOME, KMET, KROQ, WYDD, KMET, KOME, KBPI, KMGN. MEDIUMS: KMEL, WWWM, WYDD, KINK, WGRQ, KZOK, KEZY, WKDF. PREFERRED TRACKS: Let Him, KLOL, WBLM, KSHE, KNCN, Run, Tough, Letter. KSJO, WNEW, KZAM, WLIR, SALES: Good in all regions. WMMS, WBAB, KZEW, WCCC, 65 JIM STEINMAN • BAD FOR GOOD • CLEVELAND WSHE, WRNW, KEZY. INT’L/CBS MEDIUMS: WAAL, KZOK, WABX, ADDS: KZAM. HOTS: KBPI, WNEW, WMMS, WKLS, WKLS. PREFERRED TRACKS: WBAB, WSHE, WRNW, KLOL, WWWM, WAAL. Illusion. mmmmmm # " MEDIUMS: KOME, KNCN, KMEL, WLIR, KZOK, WCCC, SALES: Good to moderate in all 6 MOST/IDDED WKDF. PREFERRED TRACKS: Dreams, Title, Life. regions. SALES: Fair in Midwest: weak in others. — THE RODS • ARISTA ADDS: KNCN, KZEW, KLOL, WAAL, KMGN. HOTS: None. MEDIUMS: KLOL. PREFERRED TRACKS: Open. SAI.ES: Just shipped. 3 STYX • PARADISE THEATER • A&M ADDS: KMEL. HOTS: KSJO, KZEW, WBLM, WYDD, KMET, KOME, KMGN. MEDIUMS: KSHE, KMEL, WNEW, KEZY, WKDF. PREFERRED TRACKS: Time, Rockin', '# 9 Nothing Ever. MOST ACTIVE SALES: Good to moderate in all regions. 15 RUSH • MOVING PICTURES • MERCURY/POLYGRAM ADDS: None. HOTS: KNCN, KZEW, WWWM, KMET, 57 THE WHO • • WARNER BROS. KOME, KMGN. MEDIUMS: WLIR, WCCC, WBLM, KBPI. ADDS: None. HOTS: KMGN, KOME, KSHE, KNCN, KMEL, PREFERRED TRACKS: Tom Sawyer, Limelight, Signs. WNEW, KZAM, KZEW, WRNW, KEZY, KLOL, KNAC, SALES: Good to moderate in all regions. 29 .38 SPECIAL • WILD-EYED SOUTHERN BOYS • A&M KINK, KMET. MEDIUMS: KBPI, WLIR, WABX, WMMS, ADDS: None. HOTS: KNCN, KSJO, WKLS, KZEW, WBLM, WAAL. PREFERRED TRACKS: You Better, Coat, WRNW, WGRQ, KOME, KBPI. MEDIUMS: KSHE, KMET. Tricky, You. PREFERRED TRACKS: Hold On, Fantasy. SALES: Good to moderate in all regions. SALES: in all in # 4 MOST ACTIVE Good to moderate regions: weakest East. 9 SANTANA • ZEBOP! • COLUMBIA ADDS: None. HOTS: KBPI, KOME, WYDD, KINK, KSHE. #10 MOST ACTIVE KNCN, KMEL, KSJO, WNEW, KZAM, WLIR, KZOK, WABX, GARY WRIGHT • THE RIGHT PLACE • WARNER BROS. WMMS, WKLS, WBAB, WCCC, THE TUBES • THE COMPLETION BACKWARD ADDS: KINK. HOTS: KZEL, KZAM, KNX, WWWM. KEZY, WGRQ. MEDIUMS: KMET, PRINCIPLE • A&M MEDIUMS: KSJO, KZOK, WABX. WCCC, WSHE, KEZY, WKDF, WBLM. PREFERRED ADDS: None. HOTS: KMGN, KOME, WAAL, KZEL, KSJO, KLOL, KROQ, WAAL, WKDF, KOME, KBPI. PREFERRED TRACKS: Winning, Searchin'. WNEW, WLIR, WMMS, WBAB, WCCC, WRNW, KEZY, TRACKS: Really Wanna. SALES: Good to moderate in all WGRQ. MEDIUMS: KBPI, KROQ, WWWM, KNAC, KNCN, SALES: Weak in East: fair in others. regions. KZOK, WABX, WKLS, WSHE, WBLM. PREFERRED TRACKS: Talk To Ya, Mr. Hate, Wait Anymore. SALES: Good to moderate in all regions.

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1 LAST THIS WEEKS LAST THIS WEEKS LAST THIS WEEKS WEEK WEEK ON WEEK WEEK ON WEEK WEEK ON CHART CHART CHART HIT BOUND' •PRIME MOVER' 1 KIM CARNES 16 BETTE DAVIS EYES 43 31 TOUCH ME WHEN 42 37 THE BREAKUP SONG (THEY WE’RE DANCING CARPENTERS DON’T WRITE ’EM) GREG KIHN BAND THE ONE THAT YOU LOVE AIR SUPPLY 9 ADDS: WGCL-30, Z102-28, KMJK-FM, KDWB-23, ADDS: Q102-34, Y103-37, BJ105. KCPX. KRTH. KSTP-FM, KFYE, WZZP-20, WANS, WBEN-FM- Day-Part: WOW, WMAK-FM. JUMPS: 96KX Ex To 25, WPRO-FM, B97, WABC, WYYS, WPGC, 32, KRQ 24 To 20. KZZP 9 To 5, WRFC 28 To 24. 3 STARS ON 45 — MEDLEY STARS ON 45 14 WNCI, KEEL, 92X-24 JUMPS: WOW 21 To 17, 14Q WANS Ex To 30, JB105 29 To 24, KINT 19 To 16. 27 To 24, KCPX 21 To 13, KNUS 40 To 36, KEZR Ex KFMD Ex To 28, KDWB 26 To 19. WBEN-FM 13To To 27, WAKY 23 To 19, WRFC 30 To 26, WGH 20 1 KFRC 1 2 To 1 0, 94Q 27 To 24. WKBW Ex To 1 3. 4 ELVIRA THE OAK RIDGE BOYS 10 0, To 15, WTRY Ex To 26, KXOK 30 To 26, JB105 Ex CKLW 18 To 15, WRVQ 28 To 18, WBCY 19 To 16. To 35, WRJZ 29 To 26, WHHY Ex To 28, WSGN 19 WSKZ 23 To 19, WXKS Ex To 30. KSFX 9 To 7, To 15, Ex To 28, KIMN Ex To 28, KINT39TO 5 JESSIE’S GIRL RICK SPRINGFIELD 16 WBBQ KERN Ex To 31. 23, WKXX Ex To 29, KC101 18 To 14, WTIX 25 To SALES: Moderate in the West, Midwest and 18, WSEZ 34 To 25, Y103 31 To 24, WFIL Ex To 29, South. Fair in the East. 6 THEME FROM “THE GREATEST KIQQ Ex To 39, KYYX 27 To 21, WWKX Ex To 28. KTSA Ex To 26 20, AMERICAN HERO” JOEY SCARBURY 9 26, WVBF To WMAK-FM 30 To 26, KRTH Ex To 30, WKBO Ex To 16, KOFM Ex To 41 1.38 DOUBLE DUTCH BUS FRANKIE SMITH

30, WAXY Ex To 24, KEYN Ex To 25, BJ 105 39 To JUMPS: WPGC 10 To 3. WWKX 27To 21 . KRLY 22 7 ALL THOSE YEARS AGO 28, WKBW 23 To 19, WZZR 30 To 24, KJR Ex To To 19, KFI 23 To 20. Z93 24 To 18. 13K 10 To 3. WIFI 26 SALES: Good in the South. Moderate in the West. GEORGE HARRISON 8 26, To 23, WISM 28 To 19, KENO 26 To 23, WOKY 18 To 15 East and Midwest. SALES: Breakouts in the West, Midwest and 8 YOU MAKE MY DREAMS South. DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES 11 HIT BOUND 37 32 THE STROKE BILLY SQUIER ADDS: Y 1 00-35, KRQ-28, KFRC-40 JUMPS 11 I DON’T NEED YOU KENNY ROGERS 5 WHHY 19 To 15, BJ105 30 To 24, WSPT 27 To 21 49 39 (THERE’S) NO GETTIN’ OVER ME KERN Ex To 33, WANS 27 To 22, KMJK-FM 8 To 5 RONNIE MILSAP 7 LITTLE GIRL GARY U.S. BONDS 12 Q102 30 To 27, Z93 27 22, 1 1 9 10 THIS To WPRO-FM To ADDS: WMC-FM-23, WZZP, WYYS. WKXX, Y103- WRVQ 12 To 7, Q105 18 To 10, KBEQ 9 To 3 38, WGCL, KOFM, KMJK-FM, KRQ-30, WHB-25. WPGC 22 To 15, WSKZ 27 To 20, Y103 Ex To 36 10 11 A NEEDS LOVE (JUST LIKE 13K, W3KZ-30, WBBF. JUMPS: KEZR Ex To 26. WOMAN WRQX Ex To 9, WTIX 31 To 27, WWKX 21 To 18 WSGN 24 To 21, JB105 31 To 27, KIMN Ex To 29. YOU DO) RAY PARKER, JR. & RAYDIO 19 KIQQ 33 To 25, WBCY 15 To 3, WXKS 8 To 6. WHHY 27 To 22, WQXI 21 To 14, KC101 24 To 19. SALES: Moderate in the West, Midwest and WTIX 40 To 36, KINT 37 To 22, 94Q 29 To 25, South. Fair in the East. 20 12 SLOW HAND POINTER SISTERS KDWB Ex To 24, WSEZ Ex To 26, KRAV Ex To 23. WFIL Ex To 30, KIQQ Ex To 36. KYYX Ex To 25, WWKX Ex To 29, KTSA Ex To 30, WVBF 27 To 24. 19 13 BOY FROM NEW YORK CITY HIT BOUND WMAK-FM 28 To 24, KRTH Ex To 29, WKBO Ex To MANHATTAN TRANSFER 8 20, WBCY Ex To 29, WKBW Ex To 26. KEYN Ex To IN AIR PHIL COLLINS 38 33 THE TONIGHT 26, WNBC 30 To 27, Z93 28 To 24, WZZR Ex To 26. ADDS: WMC-FM-24, WZZP, Q102-33, WISM-28, BJ105 36 To 27, KNUS 33 To 25. WISM 22 To 18, 14Q-28, BJ105-40, KJR, KERN, WTIC-FM-17, 12 14 AMERICA NEIL DIAMOND 12 KJRB Ex To 29, WGH Ex To 21, 14Q 28 To 25, WFIL, Z93, WOKY, FM102-29. JUMPS: Ex WCAO KCPX 25 To 17, WZUU 30 To 27, WAKY 21 To 14, To 26, WBEN-FM 29 To 24, KMJK-FM 27 To 23, WRFC Ex To 30, WRJZ 19 To 14. 16 15 WINNING SANTANA 14 96KX 1 1 To 1, Q105 21 To 14, KRQ 29 To 26, KOPA Ex To 28, WPGC 27 To 24, JB105 35 To 26, KZZP 25 To 21, 94Q 21 To 16, KFMD 20To 17, KEZR 18 16 MARTY BALIN 8 18 HEARTS To 1 5 5, WKXX 23 To 20, KDWB To 1 , WTRY 27 To 22, Y103 15 To 12, KNUS 32 To 24, WHHY 24 To 44 40 GIVE IT ME RICK JAMES 20, WGCL 30 To 14, WGH Ex To 19, WSPT 12To 6, TO BABY 17 17 IS IT YOU LEE RITENOUR 13 ADDS: Y100-31, WKBW, FM102. JUMPS: WBEN- WWKX 25 To 19, WSKZ 21 To 13, WANS Ex To 27, FM 1 2 To 05 1 7 1 KFI 9, Q1 5 To 7, KRLY To , Ex To Z102 24 To 19, KIMN 15 To 12, KRBE 10 To 3, 22, KFRC 14 To 8, KRTH 14 To 8, WIFI 20 To 16. 13 18 I LOVE YOU CLIMAX BLUES BAND 22 KYYX Ex To 30, WBCY 9 To 6, WTIX Ex To 37, WTIX 33 To 28. KEYN Ex To 27, KJRB 25 To 22. SALES: Good in the East and South. Moderate in SALES: Good in the Midwest. Fair in the East and the West. Fair in the Midwest. 22 19 MODERN GIRL SHEENA EASTON 10 South. Weak in the West.

14 20 THE WAITING 36 34 STRONGER THAN BEFORE 28 41 BEING WITH YOU SMOKEY ROBINSON 21 TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS 1 CAROLE BAYER SAGER ADDS: WOW-23, KNUS-40, WBBF. JUMPS: 47 42 ROCK AND ROLL DREAMS WCAO 21 To 15, WGH 16 To 10, WSPT Ex To 27, 25 21 GEMINI DREAM THE MOODY BLUES 6 COME THROUGH JIM STEINMAN KIQQ 24 To 21, WZZR 28 To 25, 14Q 22 To 19, ADDS: KZZP-30, WZZP, KINT, KSFX, BJ105, WAKY 24 To 20, WNCI Ex To 25, Y103 27 To 22, KC101. JUMPS: KYYX 29 To 23, KFMD 14 To 11. 30 To 27, KOFM 30To 26, JB105 32 To 29, 24 22 SEVEN YEAR ACHE ROSANNE CASH 14 WWKX B97 20 To 17, KBEQ 14 To 10, WSGN Ex To 29. KC101 Ex To 29, KFMD Ex To 29. Y103 32 To 26, WTIX Ex To 26, WGCL 14 To 10, SALES: Weak in all regions. WMAK-FM Ex To 29. Z102 20 To 16. WBCY 16 To JIM 14 23 23 FOOL IN LOVE WITH YOU PHOTOGLO 1 1 , WLS Ex To 41 , KMJK-FM Ex To 31 . KRQ 30 To 27, WRFC 26 To 23. 35 35 A LIFE OF ILLUSION JOE WALSH 8 SALES: Fair in the West and Midwest. Weak in the 30 24 QUEEN OF HEARTS JUICE NEWTON 7 East and South.

27 25 TIME THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT 13 HIT BOUND 31 43 ANGEL OF THE MORNING JUICE NEWTON 21

15 26 SUKIYAKI A TASTE OF HONEY 19 46 36 LADY (YOU BRING ME UP)COMMODORES ADDS: WMC-FM, WZZP, WBEN-FM-31, WZZR, 50 44 IT’S NOW OR NEVER JOHN SCHNEIDER 7 Q105-26, KRAV, WGCL, Z102-30, KOFM, KFMD, ADDS: WCAO, WKBO. KDWB, WKBW. JUMPS: 29 To 24, 24 19, 29 27 SWEET BABY STANLEY CLARKE/ KTSA, KRTH, 13K. JUMPS:WOW Ex To 19, CKLW WHHY KINT To WTIX 29 To 25, To GEORGE DUKE 11 Ex To 28, WKBW Ex To 16, WHHY 26 To 21, KEYN Ex 28, KIQQ 38 To 26, Q105 20 To 15, Y100 Ex Ex WWKX 28 To 24, WIFI Ex To 30, KINT 26 To 21, To 21, KOFM To 28, BJ105 Ex To 38, 18 To KFI WMAK-FM Ex To 30, WRJZ 26 To 22, KYYX Ex To KCPX 15, Ex To 30, KFRC 28 To 25. WIFI 21 28 WHAT ARE WE DOIN’ IN LOVE 24 Ex To 30. 24, BJ105 29 To 21, WTIX 32 To 19, WVBF 28 To To 21, WRJZ SALES: in DOTTIE WEST 16 21, KJRB 24 To 20, KIQQ Ex To 31, WPRO-FM Ex Moderate the Midwest and South. Fair in the East. To 23, KCPX 31 To 22, WISM 27 To 24, WRFC Ex West and To 28, 1 4Q 29 To 26, JB 1 05 28 To 23, B97 28 To 25, 26 29 NOBODY WINS ELTON JOHN 10 KC101 29 To 22, WABC Ex To 35, WROR 26 To 23, 45 45 TWO HEARTS STEPHANIE MILLS 10 WNCI 26 To 22, KFRC Ex To 32, WKXX 26 To 22, 33 30 DON’T LET HIM GO REO SPEEDWAGON 5 WAXY Ex To 21. SALES: Breakouts in all regions. 32 46 TAKE IT ON THE RUN REO SPEEDWAGON 17

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ST THIS WEEKS LAST THIS WEEKS LAST THIS WEEKS EK WEEK ON WEEK WEEK ON WEEK WEEK ON CHART CHART CHART 61 58 FANTASY GIRL 38 SPECIAL 6 78 76 WALK RIGHT NOW THE JACKSONS 3 JUMPS: WSPT 16To 12, WNCI 22 To 18, WKXX Ex C4SH SIVMSH ADDS: WTIX. JUMPS: KIQQ Ex To 34. 30, Y1 03 24 To KRBE 28 28 To 21 , To 23, WBCY To 1 47 ENDLESS LOVE 35 24 25, KERN To 21 , JB 105 To 19, KBEQ 12To8. 77 77 DON’T LET GO THE COAT THE WHO 3 DIANA ROSS & LIONEL RICHIE 2 SALES: Weak in all regions. ADDS: WHBQ-14, Z93, KSTP-FM, 13K, KHFI, 54 78 TOO MUCH TIME ON MY HANDS STYX 17 KIMN, WYYS, Y 1 03-40, WMAK-FM, WDRQ, 67 59 EVERLASTING LOVE KRLY, KJRB, KJR, KERN, KMJK-FM, WRFC, 87 79 FLY AWAY BLACKFOOT 3 JB105-33, KFI, WTRY, WHHY, WANS, WSEZ, REX SMITH/RACHEL SWEET 3 ADDS:KEZR, WRQX, KMJK-FM, WIFI. JUMPS: KEYN, WPRO-FM, WISM-30, WSGN, WPGC, ADDS: WNCI, WXKS, KC101, WRJZ. JUMPS: WHHY Ex To 27, WSPT Ex To 26, Z102 32 To 26. WQXI, 94Q-27, Y100-36. JUMPS: KZZP 27 To 22, KYYX Ex To 29, Q105 26 To 22, WSGN Ex To 27, WAXY Ex To 23, KEZR Ex To 28, WMC-FM 23 To WQXI 22 To 17, 94Q 24 To 20, JB105 25 To 20, 80 80 IT HURTS TO BE IN LOVE DAN HARTMAN 3 16, Q 105 24 To 19, WAKY 22 To 18, B97 Ex To 29, KiQQ Ex To 37. WNCI Ex To 20, 92X 24 To 21, WWKX Ex To 30, SALES: Breakouts in the West, Midwest and 53 81 HOW ’BOUT US CHAMPAIGN 22 Z102 29 To 23, KC101 30 To 23, WROR 27 To 24, South. KRTH Ex To 28. 59 82 WATCHING THE WHEELS JOHN LENNON 16 39 60 STILL RIGHT HERE 83 NOTHING EVER GOES AS PLANNED HIT BOUND' IN MY HEART PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE 13 STYX 1 ADDS: KINT-31 WSEZ, , WPRO-FM, KRBE, 3 48 URGENT FOREIGNER WBCY, KCPX, WRVQ, KBEQ-19, KIQQ. ADDS: KRTH, WKBW, KIMN, KFYE, Q102-28, 56 61 SIGN OF THE GYPSY QUEEN APRIL WINE 8 KYYX, WPRO-FM, WISM-29, 94Q, KOFM, BJ105- 84 BREAKING AWAY BALANCE 1 KERN, KRQ-29, KFRC. Day-Part: WOW. ADDS: KIQQ, WRVQ, KRBE, KYYX. JUMPS: 96KX 37, 52 62 SWEETHEART FRANKE & THE KNOCKOUTS 19 JUMPS: KZZP 30 To 27, WNBC 29 To 25, WHHY 30 To 26, KINT 38 To 34, WBEN-FM 40 To 37, Ex To 29, JB1 05 34 To 30, WSPT Ex To 25, WIFI Ex KCPX Ex To 39. ON: WGH, KFMD. To 26, KINT 25 To 15, Z93 Ex To 26, WRVQ Ex To 63 68 WHAT SHE DOES TO ME 64 85 JUST THE TWO OF US 27, WNCI Ex To 30, KBEQ 21 To 1 WKXX 30 To 5, (THE DIANA SONG) THE PRODUCERS 5 Ex To 28, 92X Ex To 25, Y 103 39 To 34, GROVER WASHINGTON, JR. 23 25, WSKZ JUMPS: WHHY 28 To 23, KINT 40 To 33, WQXI 15 CKLW Ex To 29, Z102 30 To 24, KRBE Ex To 27. To 1 2, Z102 28 To 22, KRBE Ex To 29, WBCY Ex To SALES: Moderate in the Midwest. 86 UNDER THE COVERS JANIS IAN 1 30, KCPX 39 To 35, WRFC 20 To 16, WTIX Ex To ADDS: WAKY-24, KFI. JUMPS: KINT Ex To 37, 39 Q105 27 To 23, WSGN Ex To 25, KCPX 40 To 36. SALES: fair in the South. 8 49 DON’T WANT TO ON: WXKS, BJ105, KIQQ. WFIL, WIFI. WAIT ANYMORE TUBES 74 64 TOM SAWYER RUSH 3 87 ADDS: WOW-22, KEZR, WTRY, WZZP, WANS, ADDS: WPRO-FM, BJ105, KIQQ. JUMPS: B97 25 STRANGER JEFFERSON STARSHIP 1 ADDS: KEZR, KINT, KRBE, BJ105, JB105, KFRC. 94Q, KFI, KDWB. Day-Part: KRAV. JUMPS: To 22, WPGC Ex To 30, WROX 29 To 1 2, WGCL 28 WCAO Ex To 29, WRJZ 30 To 25, WHHY Ex To 30, To 25, KRBE 14 To 7, JB105 30 To 25, KBEQ 8 To 88 THAT OLD SONG WT!X 38 To 33, KINT 34 To 27, WPRO-FM Ex To 5. RAY PARKER, JR. & RAYDIO 1 24, WBCY 23 To 19, WXKS 30 To 20, KJRB Ex To SALES: Moderate in the Midwest and South. Fair ADDS: WAXY, WTIX, WMAK-FM, 26, KERN Ex To 30, JB105 Ex To 31, KC101 Ex To in the East and West. WXKS, WBBQ, KRTH, WGH. 28, WKBW Ex To 23, KBEQ 17 To 13. SALES: Breakouts in the West and Midwest. 72 65 SUZI RANDY VANWARMER 4 89 STARS ON MEDLEY 1 ADDS: WSPT, KDWB, WTIX. Day-Part: KJRB. 45— STARS ON 45 ADDS: WHHY, KINT, WNCI, WGCL-5, WBBF, JUMPS: KINT 28 To 24, KRBE 27 To 20, KERN Ex 85 KCPX, KC101, WHBQ-13. 5 50 IT DIDN’T TAKE LONG SPIDER 7 To 35, KBEQ 24 To 21. ADDS: JB105, WRJZ. JUMPS: WHHY 30 To 25, 90 1 KRBE 21 To 16, WBCY Ex To 28, KERN 29 To 19, 66 66 YOU ARE FOREVER SMOKEY ROBINSON 4 YOU DON’T KNOW ME MICKEY GILLEY ADDS: BJ105, WTIX35 To 31. KFI, WGH, KEEL. JUMPS: WSGN Ex To 24, KCPX Ex To 37 ON: KINT SALES: Weak in all regions. 73 67 THE KID IS HOT TONITE LOVERBOY JUMPS: KINT 29 To 25, KERN Ex To 34, KMJK- FM 32 To 27, JB105 33 To 28, KBEQ 19 To 16. 57 91 SAY WHAT JESSE WINCHESTER 13 0 51 JONES VS. JONES KOOL & THE GANG 8 SALES: Moderate in the West, Midwest and 65 92 I South. CAN TAKE CARE OF MYSELF BILLY & THE BEATERS 12 4 52 LIVING INSIDE MYSELF GINO VANNELLI 17 83 68 YOU’RE MY GIRL 82 93 WHAT CHA’ GONNA DO FOR ME FRANKE & THE KNOCKOUTS 2 CHAKA KHAN 9 0 53 LOVE ON A TWO ADDS: KZZP-29, WHHY, WANS, WSGN, WPGC, KRBE, WBBQ, WAXY, KBEQ-22, WSKZ. JUMPS: WAY STREET STACY LATTISAW 95 94 AMERICAN MEMORIES SHAMUS M'COOL 2 ADDS: WHHY, WRFC, WBBQ, WTIX. JUMPS: BJ105 37 To 33, KCPX Ex To 34. 27 To 23, WPGC Ex To 29, WQXI Ex To 24, WCAO 69 69 THE REAL THING 84 95 ANOTHER TICKET WABC Ex To 6, Y103 30 To 27, WWKX 29 To 26, THE BROTHERS ERIC CLAPTON AND HIS BAND 5 WMAK-FM 18 To 1 5, WXKS Ex To 29, KRLY Ex To JOHNSON 4 KC101 23 To 18. 15, 70 70 SOME CHANGES ARE 98 96 PULL UP TO THE BUMPER GRACE JONES 2 SALES: Moderate in the East and South. ADDS: KRLY FOR GOOD DIONNE WARWICK 4 SALES: Fair in the East and Midwest. 75 71 8 54 PROMISES BARBRA STREISAND 8 NICOLE POINT BLANK 3 89 97 HARD TIMES JAMES TAYLOR 5 ADDS: Day-Part: KTSA. JUMPS: KINT Ex To 35, CKLW 1 1 To 7, KRBE 16 To 12, WRVQ Ex To 26. 88 98 MORNING TRAIN 1 55 SHADDUP YOU FACE JOE DOLCE 12 (NINE TO FIVE) SHEENA EASTON 22 79 72 SOMEDAY, SOMEWAY ROBERT GORDON 3 ADDS: 96KX, KCPX, WBBQ, WGH. JUMPS: KINT ALABAMA 91 99 RICH MAN TERRI GIBBS 4 2 56 FEELS SO RIGHT Ex To 38, 94Q Ex To 30, WXKS 24 To 21. ADDS: WCAO, WRFC, WFIL, WIFI. JUMPS: 100 BROOKLYN GIRLS ROBBIE DUPREE 8 WANS Ex To 29, KINT 31 To 26, WSEZ 28 To 22, 81 73 NIGHTWALKER GINO VANNELLI 3 WSGN 26 To 22, KRAV 23To 20, WMAK-FM ExTo ADDS: WCAO, WANS, KDWB, KHFI, WRJZ. 1 1 27, WSKZ 29 To 21 , WRJZ 6 To 1 , KIQQ 34 To 27. LOOKING AHEAD' SALES: Fair in the South. HIT BOUND'

74 DON’T GIVE IT UP ROBBIE PATTON 1 SWEET HOME ALABAMA CHARLIE DANIELS BAND ADDS: KCPX, WBBQ, KC101-30, WFIL, WAXY, ADDS: 96KX-35. Day-Part: WMAK-FM. HIT BOUND WIFI, Z93, WGH, KHFI, KIQQ, KZZP-28, KEZR, KYYX, WSGN, 94Q, KRAV, WGCL, WWKX, I’M IN LOVE EVELYN KING 57 COOL LOVE PABLO CRUISE WBCY, WXKS, BJ105. ADDS: KINT, KRLY. ADDS: WWKX, WMAK-FM, BJ105-39, KCPX, SALES: Just shipped. KRQ, KFMD, WFIL, WAXY, WIFI, WZUU-29, KIMN, CRAZY TRAIN OZZY-OS&QURNE' WCAO, KOPA, WHHY, WSPT, WKBO, KEYN, ADDS: Q102-35, WRQX. 14Q-29, WAKY-23, B97, WSGN, WKXX, Y103-39. 86 75 REALLY WANNA KNOW YOU JUMPS: KEZR Ex To 24, WSEZ Ex To 29, WISM 30 GARY WRIGHT To 25, 94Q Ex To 29, Z102 31 To 25, KJRB Ex To ADDS: KEZR, KYYX, KRBE, JB105-32, KFMD, 25, KJR Ex To 24, WRFC Ex To 29, KC101 Ex To WRVQ, KBEQ-24, FM102. JUMPS: WISM 29 To CASH SMASH— denotes significant sales activity. 27, WRJZ Ex To 28, WTIX 36 To 29. 26, WSGN Ex To 26, 94Q 23 To 19, Z1 02 27 To 21, PRIME MOVER—denotes significant radio activity. SALES: Just shipped. WRJZ Ex To 29. HIT BOUND— denotes immediate radio acceptance. CONTACT: MUTUAL STATION RELATIONS FOR lick Clark CLEARANCE INFORMATION. CALL- • 685-2050 nal Music Survey 703 IY MUTUAL BROADCASTING SYSTEM AND 10RE THAN 485 TOP RADIO STATIONS. REVIEW OF TOP HITS COMPILED BY C4SH BOX UUUIN I KY Tree International, Country Music Powerhouse, Expands Into Pop Field by Jennifer Bohler “We’re trying to get the songwriters in that area and of course any of the talent,” International’s roots NASHVILLE — Tree Killen continued. ‘‘The guys we have run deep in country. For nearly 30 years, it representing us are good and I'll be travel- one of the leading publishing has been ing there as much as possible. Our plan is here, racking up an impressive companies not only to sign writers but artists as well, chart singles, album and number of and demo them and market them to the and boasting a staff of 75 soundtrack cuts labels. aspiring to 100 of Nashville’s top and “We’ve got a lot of young writers who are songwriters. really trying to break pop, so the Jackson- attitude towards Reflecting the changing ville market will give us another avenue to a Nashville and its emerging importance as use some of the songs." total music center, Tree has delved even Killen explained that the Jacksonville- staff of deeper into cultivating a broad pop Nashville connection will be a two-way stalwarts writers, in addition to the country street, with writers in Florida sending the company already boasts. One of the material to Nashville and vice versa. Ad- PUTTING ON CASH AT THE RITZ — Columbia artist Johnny Cash recently appeared first and most ambitious moves in this ditionally, the company recently hired before a capacity crowd at the Ritz Theater in Elizabeth, N.J., which marked the singer's direction was the recent pact between T ree Steve Gold, son of producer Jack Gold, to first appearance in the city since his Air Force days 30 years ago. While in Elizabeth, Cash and producer/songwriter Ray Lynn in represent Tree in California, thus creating was awarded the key to the city by several local officials. Pictured backstage following the Jacksonville, Fla. (Cash Box May 23). Lynn, outlet for the company’s ex- another concert are (l-r): Ritz co-owner Lenore Popiel; Newhouse News service writer George Kan- who has lived in the Jacksonville area since panding operation. zler; Cash; and Ritz Theater publicist Elliot Cohen. L.E.I. Recording Studio and will 1970, owns But even with all these “bases” covered, serve as a regional liaison for Tree, Killen is convinced Nashville is the place to Performing Rights Royalties songwriters. Canadian scouting out new artists and be right now. Labeling the opportunities Robert Nix, former Atlanta Additionally, here "limitless,” Killen pointed to the thriv- Top Issue At Publishers Meeting also lives in Rhythm Section drummer, who ing amenities Nashville has to offer those in by Tom Roland stations were playing 40-45% Canadian Jacksonville, has signed with Tree as a the music business, while singling out the product; therefore, the law had produced a songwriter, and will be doing a good deal of studios and musicians. NASHVILLE — Approximately 60 members “ceiling instead of a floor.” Many of those pop/rock producing for Tree, according to of the Nashville music community were Crossover Success stations reportedly had to cut their Cana- Buddy Killen, the publishing company’s present at the Nashville Music Publishers’ “Right now country is enjoying a dian rotation back to reach the 30% figure. president and chief executive officer. Forum (NMPF) at the Broadcast Music, Inc. crossover success it hasn’t experienced The panel also indicated that most of the Calling the Florida area a “hotbed of (BMI) building here June 29 to discuss in years,” said Killen, who has been with Canadian product was being played during talent,” Killen said, “It was a good oppor- Canadian performing rights with represen- Tree since 1953. “The A/C music of today the late night and early morning hours to tunity to get involved with the music scene tatives of the Performing Rights Organiza- seems to be mostly country. Plus the fact comply with the law. down there — I think good things can tion of Canada Ltd. (PRO-CAN). that the young writers who are coming Matejcek stated that the two cents per come of it. Jacksonville is a small city really The meeting was headed by Jan Mate- along today are writing song mechanical royalty rate in Canada — but there’s a lot going on, a lot of music much more jcek, vice president and managing director sophisticated material than they used to. would remain intact for several years. talent. Right now, the music industry there of PRO-CAN. Also present were other However, it was implied that the Canadian is in its infancy; there are very few recording “We get tremendous volume — an awful Canadian representatives, including government feels that the biggest portion of lot of records," he said. “It’s hard to keep studios. I think Ray's is the best, and we Harold Moon, chairman of the board, PRO- any raise in mechanicals would go to U.S. plan on upgrading it. enough good songs going. We have thou- CAN; Gordon F. Henderson, president, publishers, thus a proposed hike in the rate sands of songs, but you keep digging PRO-CAN; Charles C. de Lery, secretary Foster Celebrates 25 has been thwarted in an effort to keep through and find something here and there. and treasurer, PRO-CAN; Bill Kearns, money within the country. Years With Party/Roast But stop and think about it: If someone is president, Jobina Communications; and in two other issues involving the Cana- recording an album, he will need 10 singles Tony Tobias, publisher. NASHVILLE — Monument Records’ presi- dian government, PRO-CAN officials said really, and to find great songs you have to The topic receiving the most attention in dent Fred Foster will be the guest of honor that they will begin collecting from movie go through a lot of material.” the one-hour session was the Canadian at a combination birthday party/roast July theaters in 1981, but that no money is being As for Tree’s future growth, Killen says, Content (CANCON) law — a statute that de- 26 when members of the Nashville music received for cable television at this time. “whatever comes along. If something mands that Canadian radio stations play community gather to honor Foster and his Two agencies within the Canadian govern- comes along that I really feel good about, music of Canadian origin, written or recor- more than 25 years in the music business. ment are currently fighting over jurisdiction I’m going to do it. That’s the only way to do it ded by a Canadian citizen, at least 30% of The event is set for the main ballroom of the in the latter case. — it keeps you from becoming bored and the time during a broadcast day. Opryiand Hotel at 8 p.m. No Difference drying up. As long as I’m in the music Publishers in Nashville were concerned Already set to appear on the dais are Kris Emphasizing that a preferential payment Kristofferson, , business, I’m going to continue doing exac- that the statute limited the amount of per- June Carter system had been discarded in 1979, pan- Cash, Boots Randolph, Ronnie Hawkins, tly as I have from the day I got here. I’m go- formance royalties that American elists dispelled a common belief still held ing to take my chances, take my shots at it publishers could collect from PRO-CAN. Bob Beckham, Jimmy Bowen, Grandpa by American publishers that Canadian and hopefully be successful. If not, back to Canadian delegates pointed out, however, Jones, Bill Justis and Arthur Smith. Radio publishers receive performance royalties the drawing board.” that the legislation and television personality will when was passed, many Ralph Emery at a higher rate than foreign publishers. serve at the plate dinner as emcee $50 a They indicated that all copyrights now and roast, with proceeds to benefit the Boyd Named Director ACM Executive receive the same consideration in the PRO- Nashville Assn. Music NASHVILLE — Bill Boyd, who has held a Candidates for one-year posts as of- CAN formula for royalty payments. Lisa Foster, coordinator of the position as either president or chairman of ficers are: president — Johnny Mosby and Matejcek boasted that the organization birthday/roast, can be contacted at — (615) the for of - board the Academy Country Forrest White; vice president Ron Anton, had doubled its earnings in the last five 244-6565 for additional information. Music (ACM) since 1968, will become the Joe Barber, Don Langford and Ron Martin; years. He also presented PRO-CAN’s "Fifth organization’s first executive director July secretary — Toi Moritomoand Nancy Plum; Quarter Earnings Plan” by which all un-

20 . and treasurer — Harold Nelson and Selma distributed earnings are administered on a Currently president of the ACM, Boyd Williams. pro rata basis. Nashville publishers, will be responsible “for the day-to-day ad- Candidates for two-year terms as board however, expressed concern over the ministration of the Academy as an members are: advertising/radio/TV sales method used in the plan. With all American organization dedicated to the promotion (continued on page 44) — Art Astor and Rocky Valez; club and enhancement of country music world operator/employee — Bob Johnson, David wide” in his new post. He will also work with Sidell and Tommy Thomas; — the officers, committees, board members Craig Breit, Lance Hawkins, Don Hinson and the executive secretary of the AFM “to and Larry Scott; composer — Patty insure the continued growth of the George, Gloria Sklerov and Larry Weiss; Academy both in numbers and stature." manager/booker — Michael Brokaw, Additionally, Boyd will serve as "the Henry Hilton, Tina Robinson, Jim Wagner, public spokesperson for the Academy and Buz Wilburn and David Wood; and the negotiator for activities, events, radio musician/band leader/instrumentalist — and television functions deemed qualified Pee Wee Adams, Tom Bruner and Curtis STICKY FINGERS PARTON — Dolly Par- as beneficial to the overall image and Stone. ton was the latest superstar to have her growth of the Academy.” Other candidates for board positions handprints immortalized in the “Entrance The ACM also mailed ballots to its mem- CLARK AT COUNTRY FOUNDATION — are: music publisher — Dorothy Bond, of Stars" of the Resorts International hotel bership, now over 2,300, to elect new of- When in Nashville for Fan Fair week, Dick Roger Gordon and Eddie Lambert; promo- in Atlantic City, N.J. The new Boardwalk ficers and board members. The ballots Clark (!) toured the Country Music Founda- tion — Fred (Uncle) Benson, Bruce Hinton, casino entrance is adorned with the must be returned by July 13, and installa- tion with Danny Hatcher, deputy director of Steve Lake and Sonny Lay; publications — handprints and signatures of the likes of tion ceremonies for the incoming officers the foundation, and discussed the Jean Marchand and Bill Stewart; radio — Frank Sinatra, Barry Manilow, Diana Ross, will take place at The Palomino in Los availability of research material for a possi- Cher, Tom Jones and others. Angeles July 20. (continued on page 44) ble country music production.

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TOP 75tA LBUMS

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1 FEELS SO RIGHT 39 ROLL ON MISSISSIPPI 13 $1.95 ALABAMA (RCA AHL 1-3930) 1 17 CHARLEY PRIDE (RCA AHL 1-3905)1 35

2 FANCY FREE 40 I BELIEVE IN YOU OAK RIDGE BOYS (MCA-5209) 2 6 DON WILLIAMS (MCA-5133) 37 47 3 DRIFTER 41 HEY JOE/HEY MOE SYLVIA (RCA AHL 1-3986) 3 12 MOE BANDY AND JOE STAMPLEY (Columbia FC-37003) 33 17 SEVEN YEAR ACHE 42 GREATEST HITS © ROSANNE CASH (Capitol 28 41 ANNE MURRAY SO-12110) (Columbia JC-36965) 6 17 43 THE BEST OF EDDIE 5 WHERE DO YOU GO WHEN RABBITT YOU DREAM EDDIE RABBITT (Elektra 6E-235) 43 29 ANNE MURRAY (Capitol SOO-12144) 5 11 44 AS IS 6 KENNY ROGERS BOBBY BARE GREATEST HITS (Columbia FC-37157) 44 4 KENNY ROGERS (Liberty LOO 1072) 4 38 45 THE BARON 7 MAKIN’ FRIENDS JOHNNY CASH (RCA AHL 1-4026) 7 9 (Columbia FC-37179) 46 3 46 WASN’T THAT A PARTY 8 LEATHER AND LACE THE ROVERS WAYLON AND JESSI (Epic/Cleveland Int i. JE-37107) 40 13 (RCA AAL 1-3931) 8 19 CARRYIN’ ON THE FAMILY 47 HONEYSUCKLE ROSE © ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK NAMES (Columbia S2 36752) 42 45 FRIZZELL & DAVID 48 (Viva/Warner Bros. BSK-35555) 13 8 STARDUST WILLIE NELSON (Columbia JC 35305) WILD WEST © DOTTIE WEST (Liberty LT-1062) 14 19 49 MY TURN DONNA HAZZARD 11 JUICE (Excelsior XLP-88008) JUICE NEWTON 50 BACK TO THE BARROOMS (Capitol ST-12136) 10 18 MERLE HAGGARD (MCA-5139) 12 SURROUND ME WITH LOVE ENCORE CHARLY McCLAIN (Epic FE-37108) 12 9 •iMICKEY GILLEY (Epic JE-36851) 13 1 LOVE ’EM ALL T.G. SHEPPARD YEARS AGO STATLER BROTHERS (Warner/Curb BSK-3528) 9 12 © (Mercury SRM-1-6002) 14 1 1 AM WHAT AM 53 ONE TO ONE (Epic FE 36586) 11 42 ED BRUCE (MCA-5188) 15 OUT WHERE THE BRIGHT 54 NOW OR NEVER LIGHTS ARE GLOWING JOHN SCHNEIDER RONNIE MILSAP (RCA AAL 1-3932) 15 13 (Scotti Bros. ARZ 37400) 16 HORIZON 55 URBAN CHIPMUNK EDDIE RABBITT (Elektra 6E276) 16 52 THE CHIPMUNKS 17 EVANGELINE (RCA AFL-14027) EMMYLOU HARRIS 56 REST YOUR LOVE ON ME (Warner Bros. BSK 3508) 17 21 CONWAY TWITTY (MCA-5138) 18 ROWDY 57 REUNION HANK WILLIAMS, JR. JERRY JEFF WALKER (Elektra/Curb 6E-330) 18 23 (Southcoast/MCA-5199) 19 PLEASURE 58 TWO’S A PARTY DAVE ROWLAND AND SUGAR CONWAY/LORETTA (MCA-5178) (Elektra 5E-525) 19 5 59 LOVE IS FAIR 20 SOMEWHERE OVER THE BARBARA MANDRELL (MCA-5136) RAINBOW 60 GREATEST HITS WILLIE NELSON (Columbia FC-36883) 22 17 LARRY GATLIN & THE GATLIN 21 GREATEST HITS BROTHERS BAND WAYLON JENNINGS (Columbia JC 36488) (RCA AHL 1-3378) 21 116 61 HELP YOURSELF 22 I’M COUNTRYFIED LARRY GATLIN & THE GATLIN mel McDaniel BROTHERS BAND (C apitol ST-12116) 24 19 (Columbia JC 36582) 23 BLUE PEARL 62 SOME LOVE SONGS EARL THOMAS CONLEY DIE COUNTRY (Sunbird ST-50105) 23 16 NEVER B.J. THOMAS (MCA-5195) 62 2 24 DARLIN’ TOM JONES 63 I’M INTO LOVIN’ YOU R4DIO BILLY SWAN (Epic FE 37079) — 1 (Mercury/PolyGram SRM-1-4010) 26 4 25 GREATEST HITS 64 GREATEST HITS 4ND OAK RIDGE BOYS (MCA-5150) 25 36 GARY STEWART (RCA AHLI-3981) 57 3 26 SOMEBODY’S KNOCKIN’ C4SH BOX: TERRI GIBBS 23 65 DAKOTA (MCA-5173) 20 STEPHANIE WINSLOW 27 LIVE (Warner/Curb BSK-3529) 65 10 HOYT AXTON (Jeremiah JH-5Q02) 27 9 66 WAITIN’ FOR THE SUN TO TAKE THIS JOB AND SHINE © RICKY SKAGGS (Epic FE 37193) 59 7 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK 67 GUITAR (Epic SE-37177) 45 4 MAN (RCA AAL 1-3917) 58 22 29 9 TO 5 AND ODD JOBS DOLLY PARTON (RCA AAL 1-3852) 29 32 68 I’M GONNA LOVE YOU 30 GREATEST HITS BACK TO LOVING ME RONNIE MILSAP (RCA AHL 1-3722) 30 37 AGAIN (Epic FE-37055) 10 Only JOE STAMPLEY 68 Trade 31 JOHN ANDERSON 2 JOHN ANDERSON 69 HARD TIMES (Warner Bros. BSK-3547) 31 12 LACY J. DALTON 32 MUNDO EARWOOD (Columbia JC 36763) 56 59 MUNDO EARWOOD 70 WILLIE AND FAMILY LIVE To Devote (Excelsior XLP-88006) 32 13 WILLIE NELSON SHARE YOUR LOVE (Columbia KC-2-35642) 60 105 © KENNY ROGERS 71 COCONUT TELEGRAPH JIMMY BUFFETT (MCA-5169) 17 (Liberty LOO-1108) 1 63 A Full Page 34 MY HOME’S IN ALABAMA ALABAMA (RCA AHL 1-3644) 72 BOBBY GOLDSBORO 34 54 BOBBY GOLDSBORO MR. T (Curb/CBS JZ 36822) 0 CONWAY TWITTY (MCA-5204) 41 2 73 URBAN COWBOY Every Week 36 LOOKIN’ FOtfLOVE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK JOHNNY LEE (Asylum 6E-309) 36 36 (Full Moon/Asylum DP-90002)

37 1 HAVE A DREAM 74 GREATEST HITS CRISTY LANE (Liberty LT-1083) 39 16 JIM ED BROWN & HELEN CORNELIUS To 38 CONCRETE COWBOYS (RCA AHL 1-3999) THE CONCRETE COWBOY BAND 75 SOUTHERN RAIN (Excelsior XLP-88007) 38 12 MEL TILLIS (Elektra 6E-310) Country Radio!

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Weeks Weeks Weeks On On On Chari 6/4 Chart 6/4 Chart 6/4 MIND TEXAS COWBOY NIGHT FEELS SO RIGHT A TEXAS STATE OF TILLIS NANCY SINATRA A & SHELLY WEST MEL & ALABAMA (RCA PB-12236) 2 8 ®© (Elektra E 47157) (Warner/Viva WBS 49745) 39 2 THE MATADOR 68 IT AIN’T MY CONCERN SYLVIA (RCA PB-1 221 3 12 IT’S NOW OR NEVER 4) ® JOHN SCHNEIDER GAIL ZEILER (Equa S P -649) kl LOVIN’ HER WAS EASIER (THAN (Scotti Brothers ZS6-02105) 41 LOVE AIN’T NEVER HURT w ANYTHING I’LL EVER DO AGAIN) (THERE’S) NO GETTIN’ OVER ME NOBODY TOMPALL & THE GLASER BROTHERS © RONNIE MILSAP (RCA PH-12264) 47 BOBBY GOLDSBORO (Elektra E-47134) 7 11 9 (Curb/CBS ZS6 02117) 36 ANGELA 4 SURROUND ME WITH LOVE MUNDO EARWOOD BORN CHARLY McCLAIN (Epic 19-01045) 5 14 (Excelsior SIS-1010) 37 ORION (SUN-1165) m FIRE & SMOKE 37 LONGING FOR THE HIGH SEND ME THE PILLOW YOU m EARL THOMAS CONLEY BILLY LARKIN (Sunbird SBRP-7561) 6 15 DREAM ON ^ (Sunbird SBRP-7562) 38 THE WHITES (Capitol P-5004) PRISONER OF HOPE I HAVE BEEN ® JOHNNY LEE MAYBE SHOULD HEADIN’ FOR A HEARTACHE ® LISTENING CINDY HURT (Churchill CR-7772) (Asylum/Full Moon E-47138) 10 7 GENE WATSON (MCA-51127) 42 7 BY DARLIN’ NOW (Mercury/PolyGram 76100) STEVE WARINER (RCA PB-1 2204) 8 14 ft WHILE THE FEELING’S GOOD TOM JONES €/ REX ALLEN, JR. & MARGO SMITH GOOD FRIENDS MAKE GOOD M FOOL BY YOUR SIDE (Warner Bros. WBS-49738) 43 W DAVE ROWLAND and SUGAR LOVERS (Elektra E-47135) 9 11 SOME DAYS ARE DIAMONDS JERRY REED (RCA PB-12253) ® (SOME DAYS ARE STONE) 9 I WAS COUNTRY WHEN SOMETIMES WHEN WE TOUCH COUNTRY WASN’T COOL JOHN DENVER (RCA PB-12246) 45 STEPHANIE WINSLOW (Warner Bros. WBS49753) BARBARA MANDRELL (MCA 51107) 1 10 I DON’T HAVE TO CRAWL O EMMYLOU HARRIS SMOOTH SOUTHERN HIGHWAY |1 UNWOUND (Warner Bros. WBS-49739) 44 THRASHER BROTHERS (MCA-51 © GEORGE STRAIT (MCA 51104) 11 9 123) MIRACLES 77 LIKIN’ HIM AND LOVIN’ YOU DIXIE ON MY MIND (MCA-51134) 50 © DON WILLIAMS KIN VASSY (Liberty 1407) HANK WILLIAMS. JR. 0 © (Elektra/Gurb E-47137) 12 7 l JUST NEED YOU FOR TONIGHT SCRATCH MY BACK BILLY ''CRASH" CRADDOCK ® © RAZZY BAILEY (RCA PB-12268) TOO MANY LOVERS (Capitol P-5011) 49 © CRYSTAL GAYLE (Columbia 11-02078) 13 8 TENNESSEE WHISKEY YOU’RE THE BEST DAVID ALLAN COE KANE (Elektra E-47138) 48 DON’T BOTHER TO KNOCK © KIERAN (Columbia 11-02118) © JIM ED BROWN & HELEN CORNELIUS 45 LOVIN’ ARMS TAKE IT AS IT COMES (RCA PB-12220) 14 10 ELVIS PRESLEY (RCA PB-12205) 4 MICHAEL MURPHY/KATY MOFFATT OLDER WOMEN (Epic 19-02075) 87 3 I STILL BELIEVE IN WALTZES ©• RONNIE McDOWELL (Epic 19-02129) 54 © CONWAY TWITTY & LORETTA LYNN WHERE CHEATERS GO (MCA 51114) 16 7 YOU DON’T KNOW ME BEN MARNEY © MICKEY GILLEY (Epic 14-02172) 56 (Southern Biscuit SBR-107) THEY COULD PUT ME IN JAIL © BELLAMY BROTHERS CE) BEDTIME STORIES 82 BURNING BRIDGES (Warner Bros./Curb WBS-49729) 17 6 " JIM CHESNUT (Liberty 1405) 53 BILL NASH (Liberty 1410) I DON’T NEED YOU TIGHT FITTIN’ JEANS IT’S REALLY LOVE THIS TIME © KENNY ROGERS (Liberty 1415) 20 4 ySM CONWAY TWITTY (MCA-51 137) — FAMILY BROWN (RCA PB-50593) RAINBOW STEW \ GOOD TIMES IT DON’T HURT ME HALF © MERLE HAGGARD (MCA 51120) 24 6 € WILLIE NELSON (RCA PH12254) 59 AS BAD DREAM OF ME I’VE BEEN A FOOL RAY PRICE (Dimension DS-1021) © VERN GOSDIN (Ovation OV-1171) 22 10 STEPHANIE WINSLOW HOLD ON ® Bros. 58 (Warner WBS-49753) RICH LANDERS (Ovation OV 1173) 19 MY WOMAN LOVES THE DEVIL 52 NORTH ALABAMA (I’M GONNA) PUT YOU BACK OUT OF ME DAVE KIRBY (Dimension DMS-1019) 52 MOE BANDY (Columbia 11-02039) 19 14 ON THE RACK SWEET SOUTHERN LOVE DOTTIE WEST (Liberty P-A1419) 20 JUST LIKE ME ® PHIL EVERLY (Curb ZS6-021 16) 57 TERRY GREGORY (Handshake WS8-70071) 21 11 LOVE NEVER HURT SO GOOD I DO IT Ml SHOULD © DONNA HAZARD (Excelsior SIS-1016P) WILD SIDE OF LIFE/IT WASN’T TANYA TUCKER (MCA-51131) 64 88 HELLO WOMAN © GOD WHO MADE HONKY TONK HONKY TONK HEARTS DOUG KERSHAW DICKEY LEE (Mercury/PolyGram 57052) 61 ANGELS ® (Scotti Bros ZS6 02137) WAYLON & JESSI (RCA PB-1 2245) 27 6 WE DON’T HAVE TO HOLD OUT ALL I HAVE TO DO IS DREAM DON’T WAIT ON ME ANNE MURRAY (Capitol 5013) 68 NANCY MONTGOMERY (Ovation OV 1172) ® THE STATLER BROTHERS TODAY ALL OVER AGAIN THE PARTNER NOBODY CHOSE (Mercury 57051) 28 5 McENTIRE (Mercury 75 REBA 57054) GUY CLARK (Warner Bros. WBS-49740) RICH © MAN DARLIN’, MATHILDA © TERRI GIBBS (MCA 51119) 29 6 SOMEBODY’S © SOMEBODY’S WIFE JOHN WESLEY RYLES (MCA-51128) 24 DON’T GET ABOVE YOUR DOTTSY (Tanglewood TGW 1908) 71 ON THE INSIDE PATTI PAGE (Plantation PL 201) RAISING 59 FOOL, FOOL RICKY SKAGGS (Epic 19-02034) 25 11 BRENDA LEE (MCA 51113) 62 ONE TOO MANY MEMORIES RAY PILLOW 25 OL’ GIRLS 60 THIS MUST BE MY SHIP GOOD (First Generation FGS 01 SONNY CURTIS (Elektra E-471 26 12 DIANA TRASK (KARI 121) 63 1 29) YOU’RE THE REASON COULD YOU LOVE ME 61 DADDY JOHN REX REEVES JOHN CONLEE 17 BILLY ED WHEELER (NSD-94) 65 ©• (MCA 51112) 31 (Soc-A-Gee SC-110) 62 MY BABY’S COMING HOME NEVER ENDING CROWDED l SHOULD’VE CALLED AGAIN TODAY ® EDDY RAVEN (Elektra E-471 36) 30 8 CIRCLE BILL LYERLY (RCA PB-12255) 66 WHISKEY CHASIN’ FRANKIE AUMAN (KIK-905) ® JOE STAMPLEY (Epic 19-02097) 32 8 MIDNIGHT HAULER BLESSED ARE THE BELIEVERS © RAZZY BAILEY (RCA PB-12268) — ANNE MURRAY (Capitol P-4987) 29 LOVE TO LOVE YOU CRISTY LANE (Liberty 1406) 15 11 64 KEEP ON MOVIN’ WHAT ARE WE DOIN’ IN LOVE KING EDWARD IV & KNIGHTS (Liberty 1404) 1 WIND IS BOUND TO CHANGE DOTTIE WEST ©O LARRY GATLIN & THE GATLIN (Soundwaves NSD/SW-4635) 67 IT’S A LOVELY, LOVELY WORLD BROTHERS BAND (Columbia 11-02123) 34 6 YESTERDAY’S NEWS (JUST GAIL DAVIES (Warner Bros WBS-49694) QUEEN OF HEARTS © HIT HOME TODAY) RUN TO HER ©O JUICE NEWTON (Capitol 4997) 35 6 JOHNNY PAYCHECK (Epic 19-02144) 76 SUSIE ALLANSON (Liberty 1408) 32 LOVE DIES HARD 66 IT’LL BE HIM LOVE TAKES TWO RANDY BARLOW (Paid PAD-133) 18 13 DEBBY BOONE (Warner/Curb WBS 49720) 70 ROY CLARK (MCA 5111)

ALPHABETIZED TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES (INCLUDING PUBLISHERS AND LICENSEES) i

Texas State Of Mind (Peso/Wallet — BMI) 33 I Don't (Bootchute — BMI) 16 I Should (Screen — BMI) . It It ATV — BMI) 80 A Need You Maybe Have Gems/EMI 38 Take As Comes (

I — All Have To Do Is Dream (House Of Bryant — BMI)89 I Just Need You For Tonight (Hall-Clement — BMI) 43 Midnight Hauler (House of Gold — BMI) 63 Tennessee Whiskey (Pl-Gem/Linda Hargrove

Angela (Music West of The Pecos — BMI) 36 I Should’ve Called (Milene — ASCAP) 27 Miracles (Dick James — BMI) 42 BMI) 79 — Bedtime Story (House Of Gold — BMI) 48 I Still Believe In Waltzes (Southern Nights — ASCAP)14 My Baby's Coming Home (Chaparral — ASCAP) . . 62 Texas Cowboy Night (Mel Tlllls — BMI/Sabal

Blessed Are The Believers (Chappell/Unichappell — I Was Country (Pi-Gem — BMI) 9 My Woman Loves (Baray — BMI) 19 ASCAP) 67 ASCAP/BMI) 96 (I’m Gonna) Put You (Chappell/Sailmaker/Welbeck Never Ending Crowded Circle (Magic Castle — The Matador (Pi-Gem — BMI) 2 Born (Shelby Singleton — BMI) 70 /Blue Quill — ASCAP) 86 ASCAP/Blackwood — BMI) 95 The Partner Nobody Chose (World/Coolwell/Granite —

Burning Bridges (Sage & Sand — SESAC) 82 It Ain't My Concern (Equa — BMI) 68 North Alabama (Milstone — ASCAP/Joe Allen — ASCAP) 90

By Now (Pi-Gem — BMI/Chess — ASCAP) 7 It Don't Hurt Me Half As Bad (Combine Music — BMI) 84 BMI) 52 (There's) No Gettln' Over Me (Rick Hall — ASCAP) 35

Could You Love Me (Rose — BMI) 26 It'll Be Him (Hat Band/Baron — BMI) 66 On The Inside (Welbeck — ASCAP) 92 They Could Put Me In Jail (Hall-Clement — BMI) 15

Daddy (Sleepy Hollow — ASCAP) 61 It's A Lovely, Lovely World (Acuff/Rose — BMI) ... 98 One Too Many Memories (Sawgrass — BMI) 93 This Must Be (Blackwood/Magic Castle — BMI) . 60 Darlin’ (September/Yellow Dog — ASCAP) 73 It's Now Or Never (Gladys Music — ASCAP) 34 Older Women (Tree — BMI) 46 Tight Fittin' Jeans (Prater — ASCAP) 49 Dixie On My Mind (Bocephus — BMI) 11 It's Really Love (Sunbury — CAPAC/Dunbar — Prisoner Of Hope (Elektra/Asylum — BMI) 6 Today All Over Again (King Coal/Coal Miners — Don't Bother To Knock (Pi-Gem — BMI) 13 PROC) 83 Queen Of Hearts (Drunk Monkey Music — ASCAP) 31 ASCAP/BMI) 57

Don't Get Above Your (Peer International — BMI) . 24 I’ve Been A Fool (Yatahey — BMI) 51 Rainbow Stew (Shade Tree — BMI) 17 Too Many Lovers (Cookhouse — BMI/Mother Tongue Don't Wait On Me (American Cowboy Music — BMI) 22 Just Like Me (Al Gallico/Algee - BMI) 20 Rich Man (Song Biz — BMI) 23 — ASCAP) 12 Dream Of Me (Sable/Sawgrass — BMI) 18 Keep On Movin' (Phono — SESAC) 64 Run To Her (Screen Gems-EMI — BMI) 99 Unwound (Pi-Gem/Pannin' Gold — BMI) 10

Feels So Right (Maypop — BMI) 1 Likin' Him And Lovin' (Southern Nights — ASCAP) 77 Scratch My Back (Fame — BMI) 78 We Don't Have To Hold Out (Balmer — CAPAC) . 56 Fire & Smoke (Blue Moon/April — ASCAP) 5 Longing For The High (Cross Keys — ASCAP/Timber — Send Me The Pillow (Four Star — BMI) 71 What Are We Doin' (Chappell/Sallmaker — ASCAP197

Fool By Your Side (Kelly & Lloyd — ASCAP) 8 SESAC) 37 Should I Do It (Unichappell/Watch Hill — BMI) .... 54 Where Cheaters Go (Queen Of Hearts — BMI) 81 Fool, Fool (Irving/Down 'N Dixle/Danor/Almo — Love Ain't Never Hurt Nobody (House Of Gold — BMI)69 Smooth Southern Highway (T ree — BMI/Cross Keys — While The Feeling's Good (ATV Music Corp. /Hartline BMI/ASCAP) 59 Love Dies Hard (Frebar — BMI) 32 ASCAP) 76 Music, Inc. — BMI) 39 Good Friends (Warner-Tamerlane/Face The Music — Love Never Hurt So Good (Music City — Some Days Are Diamonds (Tree — BMI) 40 Whiskey Chasin' (Sabal — ASCAP) 28 BMI) 74 ASCAP/Comblne — BMI) 87 Somebody's Darlin' (Emeryville — BMI) 58 Wild Side Of Life (Unart/Peer International — BMI) 21

Good Or Girls (Cross Keys — ASCAP) 25 Love Takes Two (House of Gold/Tree — BMI) .... 100 Sometimes When We Touch (Welbeck — Wind Is Bound To Change (Larry Gatlin — BMI) . 30 Good Times (Tree — BMI) 50 Love To Love You (Cristy Lane — ASCAP) 29 ASCAP/ATV/Mann & Well — BMI) 75 Yesterday's News (Shade Tree — BMI) 65

Headin' For A Heartache (Welbeck — ASCAP) 72 Lovin' Arms (Almo/Chandos — ASCAP) 45 Surround Me (Al Galileo — BMI/BIbo — ASCAP) . . 4 You Don't Know Me (Rlghtsong — BMI) 47 Hello Woman (Doug Kershaw — BMI) 88 Lovin' Her Was Easier (Combine — BMI) 3 Sweet Southern Love (Everly and Sons/Music Table — You're The Best (Cross Keys — ASCAP/Old Friends — Hold On (Nub-Pub Music — ASCAP) 85 Mathilda (Combine — BMI) 91 BMI) 53 BMI) 44 HonkyTonk Hearts (Hall-Clement — BMI) 55 You're The Reason (Vogue — BMI) 94

I (Visa — 41 Don't Have To Crawl Music ASCAP) Exceotionally heavy radio activity this week © = Exceptionally heavy sales activity this week |

UUUN I KY THE COUNTRY COLUMN

STEGALL AND BROWN COMBINE TALENTS — Look for Keith Stegall’s next Capitol SINGLES REVIEWS

single, “Won’t You Be My Baby,” to ship July 20. It, as well as three more tunes, was produced by Tony Brown and recorded at Creative Workshop in Nashville. If you haven’t NEW /IND DEVELOPING ARTISTS already noticed, Stegall is an excellent songwriter, as well as singer.

STRAIT AS AN ARROW — A new artist to really keep an eye on is MCA’s George Strait. We SWEETWATER (Faucet FR 1592) recently had the opportunity to see him perform during a Radio Luxembourg taping at the Antioch Church House Choir (3:23) (D. Rodrick Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville. It was quite impressive. His vocal styling is Holt Pub. Co. — SESAC) (D. Holt) (Producer: E. second to none — if anyone deserves to be tagged the next Hank Williams, he does. Cole) This is a hot debut from newcomers BANDY TEX-MEX — According to Glamour magazine’s June issue, Moe Bandy’s music is Sweetwater, a vocal group somewhat reminiscent considered to be the best to eat Tex-Mex by. Unusual source, but we suppose they know of the Oak Ridge Boys. The group’s harmonies are what they’re talking about. CIRCULATING AROUND ~ has been solid, tight and gospel-flavored and should appeal to country music fans. Good choice for country hospitalized in Memphis for stomach problems . . . George Jones radio automatic add. has also reportedly checked into the hospital. Some also say that LEE CLAYTON (Capitol 5012) he is label shopping. CBS declined to comment . . . For weeks ow, — the word on the street has been Atlantic will open a Nashville office. Oh How Lucky I Am (3:41) (Sliver (L. Clayton) (Producers: C. Young, L. We hear It may be Austin instead of Nashville. Could there be some BMI) Clayton) Interest In re-actlvating Willie Nelson’s Lone Star label? . . . Still no

confirmation, but it’s highly likely Arista will have a Nashville office It’s always a pleasure to hear a new Lee Clayton before the winter sets in. single. This one opens with only Clayton's vocals Keith Stegall HERE AND THERE — CBS hosted a reception for John Schneider and a hand clap, Is then joined by a gentle piano and backing vocals, moving Into a children’s choir last week. Quite a turnout for the star of Dukes Of Hazzard . . . Buddy Killen, president of Tree International, has been elected to the board of selectors of the American Institute for and finally segues Into a full-blown production. Good choice for country and pop formats. Public Service . . . Bobby Bare will be co-hostlng Charlie Williams’ WUSW/Lebanon, Tenn. radio show July 9 from 7-10 a.m. — They’re old friends, so be prepared for a lot of wild stories about the old days to get out . . . Barbara Mandrell has accepted NBC’s offer to HITS OUT OF THE BOX renew her show in the fall . . . Warner Bros., Nashville is on a red hot signing streak. In re- cent weeks, the label has signed the Wright Brothers, Judy Taylor and songwriter Karen LEON EVERETTi (RCA PB-12270)

Brooks. All artists are in the studio working on upcoming single releases . . . John Ander- Hurricane (3:21) (Blackwood Music — BMI/RIch Bln Music ASCAP) (K. Stegal, S. son Is In the studio working on his third album for Warner Bros. . . . Singer/songwriter Gary Harris, T. Schuyler) (Producers: R. Dean, L. Everetts) Morris is also In the studio, working on new single material . . , Backing female vocalist of the week is Immylou Harris. You can find her on both the new Tanya Tucker and Don JANIE PRICKi (Columbia 18-02197)

Williams albums . . . The Kendalls have filed suit against Ovation Records and the Terrace I’ll Need Someone To Hold Me (When I Cry) (2:47) (Hall-Clement Pub. — BMI/Bibo Music

Music Group, a division of Ovation, Inc., seeking $465,000 for alleged back royalties . . . Pub. c/o Welk Music Group, Inc. — ASCAP) (B. McDill, W. Holyfield) (Producer: J.E. Nor- The Shorty Lavender Agency has signed the Burrlto Brothers to a booking and represen- man)

tation agreement. The group Is with Curb Records . . . Songwriter Todd Cerney has signed ED BRUCE (MCA 51139) with Colgems-EMI Music, Inc. Cerney, a studio engineer at Creative Workshop, has had (When You Fall In Love) Everything’s A Waltz (3:30) (T ree Pub. Co., Inc./Sugarplum Music songs recorded by Levon Helm, Bill Medley, Susie Allanson and the Purify Brothers, Co. — BMI) (P. Bruce, E. Bruce, R. Peterson) (Producer: T, West) among others ... In other songwriter news, John Paul Walters, recently signed by UA Music’s Nashville operation, Is successfully using the college concert tour as both a BILLY SWAN (Epic 14-02196) launching pad and a proving ground for his newly written songs before they are wrapped I’m Into Lovin’ You (2:55) (Sherman Oaks Music — BMI) (B. Swan) (Producer: L. Rogers) up for commercial use. He Is already on the road touring campuses throughout the southeast to present his newest songs, to determine which songs have the most consistent WILLIE NELSON (Columbia 1802187) I’m Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter (2:58) (Fred Ahlert Music Corp./Pen- appeal and to heighten his own image as a writer/performer in the A/C market . . . Anne cil Mark Music Go./Rytvoc Inc. — ASCAP) (F. Ahlert, J. Young) (Producers: W. Nelson, P. Murray Is already working on her Christmas album . . . The Whites appeared at the Busklrk, F. Bluegrass Festival in Slagvl’s Pasture, Ellzabethon, Tenn. June 25. The group will be tour- Powers)

ing the eastern part of the country for the rest of the summer . . . Conway Twltty has invited five of the country’s top rated teams, as well as several outstanding ones in the Nashville FEATURE PICKS area, to participate In the first annual “Twltty Bird Classic Slow-Pitch Softball Tournament" July 31-Aug. 2 at Drakes Creek Park In Hendersonville, Tenn. Proceeds from the tourna- DONNA FARGO (Warner Bros. WBS 49757) ment will be divided between the Hendersonville Parks Department and the Henderson- Lonestar Cowboy (3:32) (Prlma-Donna Music BMI) (D. Fargo) (Producer: S. Silver)

ville Chamber of Commerce . . . Mickey Gilley’s Fourth of July Picnic took place this past

weekend in Pasadena, Texas. It was quite a big affair, with Johnny Lee, Faron Young, Ricky CONNIE CATO ( MCA-51140) Skaggs, Gall Davies, David Frizzell and Shelly West, Margo Smith, Rex Allen, Jr., Ernest Where You’re Gonna Be Tonight (2:53) (Tree Pub. Co., Inc./Cross Keys Pub. Co., Inc. Tubb, Joe Ely, Floyd Tillman, the Bayou City Beats, Kenny Fulton, Robert Herrldge, BMI/ASCAP) (C. Putman, B. Jones) (Producer: B. Mevis) Carroll Gilley and the River City Beats, Joe Cruz and the Cruisers and, of course, Gilley DAVID HOUSTON ( Excelsior SIS-1015P) scheduled to appear . . . The "Crystal Gayle Singles” album, which was released in the Un- After All (3:03) (Mundy Muslc/ASCAP/HIH Country Music - BMI) (J. Mundy) (Producers: ited States as “Classic Crystal,” has been certified gold by British Phonograph Industry S. Vlnlng, T. Franks) (BPI) for sales in excess of 100,000 units in the United Kingdom. STONEWALL JACKSON (First Generation FGS 009) STUDIO TRACKS — The following artists have been in Woodland Studios in Nashville: Full Moon, Empty Pockets (2:32) (ATV Music Corp./Blue Lake Music • BMI) (R.J. Jones, Warner Bros, artist Con Hunley and his producer Tom Collins working on new album M. Kosser) (Producer: P. Drake)

product with engineers Les Ladd and Steve Ham . . . Randy Barlow and producer Fred

Kelly with engineers Ladd, Ken Corlew and Kerry Kopp . . . Cristy Lane with producer Fred JACK GRAYSON (Koala KOS334 AH)

Oates and engineers Ham and Russ Martin . . . Barbara Mandrell and producer Collins Hangln’ On By A Heartstring (2:19) (Adventure Music ASCAP) (C. Winfield, J. Foster)

mixing Mandrell's “Live” album with engineers Ladd and Kopp . . , Brenda Lee and (Producers: B. Vaughn, J. Grayson)

producer Ron Chancey with engineers Ladd, Corlew and David McKinley . . . Jeanne Pruett and producer Walter Haynes with engineers Ham and Kopp.

STAMPLiY NEWS — Joe Stampley has recorded a series of West Cigarette TV commer- /4LBUM REVIEWS cials for airing In West German movie houses. He sings re-written lyrics to the tune of his former hit single, "Roll On Big Mama.” WITH LOVE — John Conlee — MCA MCA-5213 — Producer: HOLCOMBE GETS NEW BAND — Tlmberllne, a four-piece Bud Logan — List: 8.98 Nashville-based band, has joined Wendy Holcombe on her 50-day From his first single for MCA to his latest album, John Conlee summer tour. Band members include Dave Flamlnlng, Jim has remained a true balladeer, delivering tunes In the Inimitable “Chuck” Fey, Eric Elder and Chet Couch. fashion his fans have come to expect from the man who made "Rose Colored Glasses" famous. His last album was a critically BARE AND MCCLAIN — Bobby Bare and Charly McClain were acclaimed release, and this sterling effort even surpasses that the featured entertainment at the Holiday Star Theatre’s Fourth of one. Choice cuts Include "I'd Rather Have What We Had," July festival, “Frontier Days,” which was held at the entertainment "What’s A Couple More" and "What's Forever For." complex located in Merrlvllle, Ind. just outside Chicago.

BOXCAR WILLIE — He’s tops in Great Britain and rapidly captur- STRAIGHT ing the fancy of the American populace — he’s Boxcar Willie. Born Boxcar Willie ^jfc w w FREE LP & TAPE CATALOG Lecll Travis Martin to a hobo family some 49 years ago, Boxcar spent his early childhood ^ FROM TEXAS ^ Original Texas Playboys. Fiddlin' Frenchie Burke, Johnny Bush & many days alongside the railroad tracks. He’s come a long way since that time, most recently be- Distributors 8t Dealers call or write: Texas & Cajun Dance Instrumentals ing voted “Most Promising Male Artist” by the readers of Music City News. He was also DELTA RECORDS - Dept. CB including Cotton-Eyed Joe" plus recently Inducted Into the Country Music Foundation’s Of Stars." Boxcar Willie Is P.O. Box 225 “Walkway Southern' Humorists - Justin Wilson, Nacogdoches, TX 75961 definitely an artist to keep an eye on. |Bob Murphey & "Brother" Dave Gardner Jennifer bohler (713) 564-2509

Cash Box/July 11, 1981 29 CUUINIKY K/IDIU MOST ADDED COUNTRY SINGLES THE COUNTRY MIKE CASH BOX DOUBLE-SIDED CHART POLICY — As programmers may have noted in re- 1. TIGHT FITTIN’ JEANS — CONWAY TWITTY — MCA — 50 REPORTS cent Cash Box Top 100 Country Charts, double-sided records are listed by the individual 2. MIDNIGHT HAULER — RAZZY BAILEY — RCA — 36 REPORTS song in separate chart positions, rather than grouping both songs into one position. Cash 3. MEL TILLIS & NANCY SINATRA — ELEKTRA — 31 REPORTS Box has adopted this policy to ensure the most accurate reflection of a single's weekly ac- 4. YOU DON’T KNOW ME — MICKEY GILLEY — EPIC — 26 REPORTS tivity. To list each song on a double-sided record in the same chart position would indicate 5. MIRACLES — DON WILLIAMS — MCA — 21 REPORTS is For 6. IT’S REALLY LOVE THIS TIME — THE FAMILY BROWN — RCA — 20 that both songs are doing equally as well, which generally not the case. example, 10. REPORTS currently occupying two spots on the Top 100 chart are Razzy Bailey with “Midnight 7. SCRATCH MY BACK — RAZZY BAILEY — RCA — 19 REPORTS Hauler” at #63, and “Scratch My Back” at #78, and Stephanie Winslow with “I’ve Been A 8. IT DON’T HURT ME HALF AS BAD — RAY PRICE — DIMENSION — 18 Fool” and "Sometimes When We Touch" at #51 and #75, respectively. When radio stations REPORTS report their weekly playlists, we ask that they designate which side of a double-sided 9. WE DON’T HAVE TO HOLD OUT — ANNE MURRAY — CAPITOL — 15 they are playing. If played on both sides, each song will REPORTS record be, credited for the report. (THERE’S) NO GETTIN’ OVER ME — RONNIE MILSAP — RCA — 14 REPORTS PERSONALITY PROFILE — Lee Arnold is a veteran of the broad- casting industry of nearly 30 years. In 1952, Arnold took his first radio position with block programmed WSCR in Scranton, Pa. with MOST ACTIVE COUNTRY SINGLES a show entitled Hillbilly Hit Parade. Gaining some notoriety, plus on-the-air experience, he was hired to do a television bandstand 1. I DON’T NEED YOU — KENNY ROGERS — LIBERTY — 80 REPORTS show, Dick Clark style, with local TV station WNEP. Following a 2. RAINBOW STEW — MERLE HAGGARD — MCA —63 REPORTS his jack-of-all- 3. (THERE’S) NO GETTIN’ OVER ME — RONNIE MILSAP — RCA — 62 move to Norfolk, Va. in 1956, Arnold continued REPORTS broadcasting-trades style, programming Top 40 station WAVY, 10.4. WIND IS BOUND TO CHANGE — LARRY GATLIN and the GATLIN Lee Arnold hosting a television talent/variety show, as well as handling the BROTHERS BAND — COLUMBIA — 59 REPORTS network television morning news portion of the Today Show. Two years later, however, Ar- 5. JR. DIXIE ON MY MIND — HANK WILLIAMS, — ELEKTRA/CURB — 56 nold headed north to Newark, N.J. and MOR station WNTA, where he was hired as assis- REPORTS tant program director under Art Ford. Eight months later, he was back on the air. In 1962, 6. I STILL BELIEVE IN WALTZES — CONWAY TWITTY and LORETTA LYNN — Pacific Southern purchased WNTA and changed its call letters to WJRZ, which was MCA — 56 REPORTS followed by a change to a country format in 1965. In addition to handling the 10 a.m. p.m. 7. DON’T WAIT ON ME — THE STATLER BROTHERS — MERCURY — 55 -2 REPORTS air shift and the music responsibilities, Arnold was primarily responsible for opening the 8. THEY COULD PUT ME IN JAIL — THE BELLAMY BROTHERS — WAR- first country nightclub in New York at the Hotel Taft, where WJRZ broadcasted live, five NER/CURB — 52 REPORTS nights per week, with such major acts as Charley Pride, Willie Nelson and Bob Wills. WJRZ

9. TOO MANY LOVERS — CRYSTAL GAYLE — COLUMBIA — 50 REPORTS then changed formats to rock ‘n’ roll in 1971, but Arnold was too deeply immersed in coun- WILD SIDE LIFE/IT MADE — OF WASN’T GOD WHO HONKYTONK ANGELS try to stay with them. At crosstown WHN, program director Bob Schwartz hired him for the WAYLON JENNINGS and JESSI COLTER — RCA — 49 REPORTS all-niters at the MOR station. Arnold picked up the afternoon drive slot in 1973 when WHN went to a country format, then, two years later, he switched to the 10 a.m.-3 p.m. shift, which FICAP’s Third Mini-Clinic Attracts he continued with until his resignation three weeks ago. Most recently, Arnold finished a television pilot for Home Box Office featuring an interview with John Conlee, which should 75 Country Radio Representatives be out in the near future. Whatever the future holds for Arnold, it will most definitely deal with country music, “the most honest part of music." by Tim Stichnoth and Tom Roland Preston, WQKH/Fort Wayne; parliamen- tarian Jerry Adams, KFDI/Wichita; PHILLIPS TABBED AT WMAQ — Jay Phillips, music director of WMC/Memphis, resigned his post to fill the same position at WMAQ/Chicago, effective July 13. WMC AUSTIN — With 75 radio representatives in sergeant-at-arms Bobby Denton, program director Les Acree has yet to name Phillips’ replacement, but several inside can- attendance, a session entitled “So You WIVK/Knoxville; and publicity chairman didates are presently being considered. In addition, Chris Angel has left crosstown rocker, Want Record Service” received the most Williams, KOKE/Austin. WZXR, to fill Phillips’ mid-day shoes. Station management will announce further line-up attention at the third annual Federation of After a breakfast hosted by RCA and an in the near International Country Air Personalities opening address by president Turner, changes future. COURT APPROVES ACTON CORP. BID FOR WDLW — After nearly one year of red tape, (FICAP) Radio Mini-Clinic June 27 at the Hugh Cherry of the University of California the courts have finally approved a bid by the Acton Corp. to purchase Boston’s foremost Sheraton-Crest Inn here. moderated the opening panel discussion country station, WDLW, according to program director Duncan Stewart. The Acton Corp. Just as in the Country Radio Seminar on “Where Is Country Music Going.” Sitting will purchase the station from present owner Anthony Trigona once all the legal ramifica- held last March in Nashville, radio in the hot seats were Mel Foree, tions have been settled. progiammers complained of poor record Acuff/Rose; Turner; and Bill Collie, Inside KNIX PREMIERES ‘CANNONBALL RUN’ — Approximately KNIX listeners stuffed service by record labels. The label Nashville. 600 a Phoenix theater for a recent premiere of 20th Century-Fox’s latest release, Cannonball representatives maintained that a call or After the panel on record service, War- Run, starring Burt Reynolds and Farrah Fawcett. Those in attendance were treated to letter notifying the label of the particular ners and Liberty Records handled a lunch KNIX T-shirts, caps and beer mugs, and one lucky listener walked away with a one-week problem should be sufficient in correcting at which Cactus Pryor, a country radio trip for two to of Airlines, Village the error. legend, gave the keynote address. Hawaii, courtesy Western Resorts and Tropical Rent-A- Panelists for the session included Max Gardner, KKYX/San Antonio, Car. WQYK LEADS HAWAIIAN HOLIDAY — WQYK/St. Petersburg morning Dave Banks moderator Wayne Edwards, RCA Records; headed up the first afternoon panel concer- man — and his wife, Janet Lead, are presently in the middle of an eight-day, seven-night Hawaiian Stan Byrd, Warner Bros. Records; Pete ned with “Where Do I Go From Here holiday, along with over 100 K-99 country listeners. Filling in during Banks’ absence, Drake, Pete Drake Prod. /First Generation Career Building.” Included in the discus- from 6:30-9 will Records; Tim Williams, KOKE/Austin; and sion were Cole, KOKE/Austin; Preston, a.m. each day, be a variety of area civic leaders, television personalities and Doyal McCollum, . WQHK/Fort Wayne; Dan Haliburton, newspaper writers, plus Warner Bros, recording artist Rex Allen, Jr. Program director Pete Porter will pick During the board of directors meeting, WQAM/Miami Beach, and Chris Collier, up the remaining hours. WEEP RECREATES ‘GREATEST PIRATE GAME EVER’ — to the current strike in two new board members were added: trade KILT/Houston. Due professional baseball, WEEP/Pittsburgh plans to recreate the "greatest Pirates game of all journalist Jim Duncan and Gina Preston of The final session dealt with “How Can I time,” according to program director, Barry Mardit. July veteran Pirate an- WQHK/Fort Wayne. The directors also Promote My Station” and was moderated WEEP On 5, nouncers Bob Prlne and Jim Woods will head for the old ball park (actually the WEEP elected six officers for the next two-year by Steve Sever of TM Prod. Panelists for the studio) and announce, one time, the seventh of the 1 960 World Series between term: president Dale Turner, WSAI/Cin- discussion included Adams, KFDI/Wichita; more game the Pirates and Yankees. The program includes a pre-game and post-game show, plus in- cinnati; vice president Bob Cole, Denton, WIVK/Knoxville; Tim Stichnoth, terviews. staff is confident of the victory party has already been KOKE/Austin; secretary-treasurer Cash Box; and Les Acree, WMC/Memphis. The WEEP so outcome, a planned. country mike PROGRAMMERS PICKS

Tim Perkins KCAN/EI Reno Today All Over — Reba McEntire — Mercury

Cathy Hahn KLAC/Los Angeles Jose Cuervo — Cindy Jordan — Warner Bros.

Dan Wells WSDS/Ypsilanti It’s Really Love This Time — Family Brown — RCA

Ross Corson KBMY/Billings You Don’t Know Me — Mickey Gilley — Epic

Al Hamilton KEBC/Oklahoma City Tight Flttin’ Jeans — Conway Twitty — MCA — JONES #1 AT WHK — WHK/Cleveland was the first radio station in the country to chart Pam Green WHN/New York You Don’t Know Me — Mickey Gilley Tom Jones’ PolyGram/Mercury debut single, “Darlin’," at the #7 position. To show his ap- Epic preciation, Jones autographed a poster for the station. Pictured at the Cleveland station Reggie Neal WXBQ/Bristol (There’s) No Gettin' Over Me — Ronnie are (l-r): Joel Raab, PD, WHK; Frank Leffel, national country promotion manager, Milsap — RCA PolyGram; Ron Jones, general manager, WHK; and Bill Catino, Cleveland International.

30 Cash Box/July 11, 1981 FAN FAIR HIGHLIGHTS — Fan Fair activities extended to al! segments of the country for the multi-million dollar Conway Twitty complex; and RCA recording group Alabama music industry with artists, label people and fans all gathered together for a good time. In displaying its first gold album, awarded for the "Feels Right" effort. in the , So Pictured addition to the highlights depicted at the top of the page, other bright spots included (l-r): bottom row are (l-r): Ridgetop recording group The Capitals at a showcase at Jersey Lily’s; Maggie Cavender, Randy Goodrum, Connie Bradley (all seated), Merlin Littlefield, John Shorty Lavender of the Shorty Lavender Agency, Dimension recording artist Ray Price and Denny, Kye Fleming, Bobby Braddock, Rusty Jones, Dennis Morgan, John Sturdivant, Bob Dimension owner and president Ken Stilts following the Dimension showcase; and Colum-

Morrison , Steve Warmer and Sylvia preparing for the Nashville Songwriters Assn., Inter- bia recording artist Marty Robbins during an autograph session at Fan Fair chatting with

national (NS, A I) showcase; Mr. and Mrs. Conway Twittyatthe groundbreaking ceremonies his fans. ASCAP, CBS Finalize TV License Pact RCA, CPI Form Joint Video Company (continued from page 6) the case to the Second Circuit Court for a (continued from page 8) the opportunities for period of 1970 to 1980, there will be sup- more detailed analysis under the “rule of our recording artists the home video market, through offices in plemental payments of $6.2 million, which reason” which required an exploration of to develop creatively in the new world of principal international countries. video art. At the same time, it will broaden will be distributed to the ASCAP mem- ASCAP and BMI’s purpose in insisting on The joint venture will handle various disc strengthen our international product bership later this year. blanket licenses, and the effects produced and and cassette formats, including RCASelec- operations.” In December 1969 the CBS Television on the market place. On April 3, 1980, the taVision product and RCA Records’ Network began litigation in the U.S. District Court of Appeals ruled against CBS, and on Announcement of the new venture was videomusic programs. The international Court for the Southern District of New York March 2, 1981, the Supreme Court denied made last week by Francis T. Vincent, Jr., subsidiaries of RCA will be providing sales against ASCAP, BMI and their members for CBS’ petition for review of that ruling. president and chief executive office of and support services to the joint venture’s the purpose of establishing that the During the 1 1 -year term of the litigation, Columbia Pictures Industries; Columbia branch operations throughout the world’s “blanket” licenses imposed by ASCAP and CBS had been paying an interim license fee Pictures’ Price; and Herbert S. Schlosser, major markets. BMI are unlawful because they eliminate which, by its terms, would be retroactively executive vice president, RCA. price competition and require payments adjusted after entry of final judgement with According to Frank Price, president and unrelated to the music actually used. respect to CBS’ claims against ASCAP. The chairman of Columbia Pictures, the firm’s Westlake Relocates And In August 1977 the U.S. Court of Appeals settlement included retroactive adjustment motion picture division, Patrick M. William- Its for the Second Circuit reversed a 1975 of the interim fees paid by CBS from 1 970 to son, head of Columbia Pictures Inter- Expands Operation will guide his organization’s lower court decision against CBS, and 1980, dismissal with prejudice of ASCAP national, LOS ANGELES — The Westlake Audio decided that the ASCAP and BMI "blanket” counterclaims asserted in CBS’ litigation marketing efforts in the venture. Professional Sales Group has moved its of- licensing system was illegal on its face. and a new, five-year license for the ASCAP “Columbia International’s unique struc- fices to 7265 Santa Monica Blvd. in Los However, in April 1979, the U.S, Supreme years 1981 to 1985. ture and operation should provide the joint Angeles. Court reversed the decision and remanded RCA To AdoptCBS CX venture partners with many advantages as The new facility which opened for we start this exciting new undertaking and EMI Music Conference business on July 6, features an expanded Noise Reduction System we are delighted to be partners with RCA, a sales and service capacity. The new of great strength and ex- Held In Los Angeles NEW YORK — RCA records has become company telephone number is (213) 851-9800, perience,” said Williamson, commenting although the old number of (213) 655-0303 (continued from page 6) the third major record manufacturer to an- on the alliance. will be maintained for an interim period. Participants also concentrated on new nounce that it will adopt the new CX noise Robert D. Summer, RCA Records presi- Westlake Audio had been located at technologies, with particular emphasis on reduction system, developed and in- dent, added, “The new venture will increase video programming and the videodisc and troduced by CBS. 6311 Wilshire Blvd. for the past 10 years. cassette formats. On the first morning of RCA’s adoption of the process marks the meeting, Los Angeles-based Metavi- toward the CBS goal of es- Dick James Music Moves To Nashville sion presented a multi-format video tablishing CX as a standard for the record by Jennifer Bohler including Elton John and Bernie Taupin, presentation believed to be the first of its industry. The WEA group of labels recently NASHVILLE — Dick James Music, Ltd., Roger Cook, Roger Greenaway, John Len- kind. said that it will adopt CX for all releases on headquartered in London, will relocate its non and Paul McCartney, , Gerry The week-long convention also featured the Warner Bros., Elektra/Asylum/- creative base in the United States from New and the Pacemakers and Al Stewart. The entertainment with Capitol artists The Nonesuch and Atlantic, as well as all other York to Nashville, with offices established company has pacted with Muscle Shoals Knack and Moon Martin and EMIA/Liberty labels distributed by WEA (Cash Box, June here within the month. The move follows Music to represent its catalog in the United acts Fast Fontaine and Gary ‘'U.S.” Bonds 13). the hiring of Bob Campbell as the com- Kingdom and currently represents the performing showcase concerts. A preview Al Teller, senior vice president and pany’s professional manager In Nashville in Yamaha Music Foundation (Japan) catalog screening of the new James Bond film For general manager, Columbia Records, and April of this year. Additionally, Arthur in the United States.

Your Eyes Only (featuring the theme song CX project coordinator, commented, "We Braun, the publishing company's general Braun added that the company will still by EMIA's Sheena Easton) and guest ap- are very pleased that RCA Records has manager, who is presently based in New retain its New York office and staff, but the pearances by by The Motels and Kim chosen to adopt the CX process. With the York, will move to Nashville and continue to office will be moving to a different location, Carnes also highlighted the affair. added suport of RCA and WEA, CX is well oversee the company’s American opera- which will be announced at a later date. A farewell dinner was held at The on its way to becoming a new standard of tion from the new base. Sheraton Universal Hotel, where conven- sound excellence for our industry.” “As Nashville has now become the most Glancy Forms Label

tion goers were surprised by a guest ap- William Dearborn, director of operations creative music market in the U.S. A., we feel (continued from page 8) pearance from Liberty recording artist analysis and facilities, RCA Records, said, that we should have a very strong presence Lewis Orchestra into a repertory orchestra in Kenny Rogers. “We are pleased to join CBS adopting the in this area,” said Dick James, chairman of for soloists who record for the label, and I “Unquestionably the conference was a CX system. After exhaustive study and ex- the Dick James Organisation. “Besides think that every major city in the country resounding success,” said Menon. “It shar- changes of information on the system, we helping to expand our U.S. operation, this should develop a resident jazz orchestra to ply brought into focus the enormous view it as a positive means of achieving a can benefit Nashville writers and their back soloists when they come into town.’’ amounts our companies around the world higher standard of sound quality for the songs throughout the world.” Schwartz said the label expects to have have in common, and allowed us to recording industry.” Since tapping the Nashville writer’s at least 10 LPs out by the end of 1981. “We crystallize our thoughts and reaffirm our CBS is making CX available to the entire market earlier this year, Dick James Music would like to eventually be able to go to objectives for maintaining the global record industry under royalty free licensing has signed noted writer Steve Davis. Ad- Columbia and obtain marketing and sales strengths and unity of EMI Music agreements with other record companies ditionally, the company represents catalog help from the Masterworks Division," Worldwide,” (Cash Box, Oct. 18, 1980). material by some of the world’s top writers, Schwartz stated.

Cash Box/July 11, 1981 31 v^uortL

Spiritual Inspirational

Weeks Weeks On On 6/27 Chart 6/27 Chart

1 THE LORD WILL MAKE A 1 PRIORITY WAY IMPERIALS (Dayspring DST 4017) 1 20 AL GREEN (Myrrh MSB 6661) 2 30 FAMILY 2 FORGIVEN 2 THE HAWKINS DON FRANCISCO (New Pax NP 33042) 4 136 LIVE WALTER HAWKINS (Light LS 5770) 1 28 3 NEVER ALONE AMY GRANT (Myrrh MSB 6645) 2 56 3 CLOUDBURST MIGHTY CLOUDS OF JOY (Myrrh MSB 6663) 3 22 4 FAVORITES. VOL. 1 EVIE TOURNQUIST (Word WSD 8845) 3 26 Woodland Recording Studio in Nashville, adding the finishing touches to her upcoming 4 20TH ANNIVERSARY 10 album release. Caesar (c) is pictured with her producer Tony Brown (I) and engineer David 5 BEST OF B.J. THOMAS ALBUM B.J. THOMAS (Myrrh/Word MSB 6653) 5 36 McKinley. JAMES CLEVELAND & THE WORLD’S GREATEST CHOIRS (Savoy SGL 7059) 5 18 Christian Bows Home Sweet Home 6 THANK YOU FOR THE 5 TRUE VICTORY DOVE MIN. KEITH PRINGLE MIKE ADKINS (Mike Adkins MA 1061) 6 46 Artists (Savoy SGL 7053) 4 24 Label For Gospel-Oriented 7 BULLFROGS AND acts produced by Christian include B.J. 6 EVERYTHING’S ALRIGHT by Angela Ball DR. CHARLES HAYES (Savoy 14580) 6 24 BUTTERFLIES Thomas, The Boones and the Bill Gaither CANDLE (Birdwing BWR 2010) 7 44 NASHVILLE — Chris Christian recently an- Vocal Band. 7 BE ENCOURAGED nounced the establishment of a Christian FLORIDA MASS CHOIR (Savoy 7046) 8 6 8 HEED THE CALL Christian’s future plans involve less THE IMPERIALS (Dayspring DST 4011) 10 136 called Home Sweet Home, with 8 IS LIVING IN VAIN producing and more performing. “I want to MY CLARK SISTERS (New Birth 7056) 9 10 offices at the Gold Mine Studio in concentrate totally on being an artist," he 9 MUSIC MACHINE Brentwood, Tenn. CANDLE (Birdwing BDWG 2004) 9 174 says. "As opposed to producing 15 albums 9 MIRACLES Daryl Bush will be acting as director of JACKSON SOUTHERN AIRES a year, I plan to drop to about three." GOT TO TELL SOMEBODY (Malaco M-4370) 7 30 business affairs, and Dawn Allen has been DON FRANCISCO (New Pax NP 33071) 12 86 Christian is also involved in the secular named the director of A&R. Bush comes to 10 REJOICE music industry, with an album on SHIRLEY CAESAR (Myrrh MSB 6646) 10 50 AMY GRANT IN CONCERT Home Sweet Home from Aloha Petroleum Boardwalk Records scheduled for release O (Myrrh MSB 6668) 14 4 Ltd. in Hawaii. Allen is beginning her third 11 GOLDEN HITS in late August. The Boardwalk album is be- SLIM AND THE SUPREME ANGELS year with Gold Mine Studio and will work in 12 PRAISE IV ing produced by Bob Gaudio, Neil Dia- (Nashboro 7234) 11 6 VARIOUS ARTISTS and various areas of studio management mond’s producer, and includes back-up 12 THE LORD IS MY LIGHT (Maranatha MM 0064) 8 56 the music business in her new position at NEW JERUSALEM BAPTIST CHURCH vocals by Amy Holland and Frankie Valli. CHOIR (Savoy 14 12 Home Sweet Home. 7050) 13 MY FATHER’S EYES Secular Music 13 GOOD NEWS AMY GRANT (Myrrh MSB 6625) 11 30 Bush and Allen are gearing up for two Christian isn’t a newcomer to the secular TROY RAMEY (Nashboro 7239) 13 6 14 upcoming album releases, one by Christian music industry, having worked as a writer, DALLAS HOLM LIVE DALLAS HOLM & PRAISE and the other by Mark Heard. He has also 14 ONE DAY AT A TIME co-writer, back-up vocalist and producer REV. THOMAS L. WALKER (Greentree R 3441) — 2 signed Steve Archer of The Archers to the for a number of acts. He was co-writer and (Eternal Gold EGL-652) 15 36 15 COMING HOME label. Christian's album, "Just Sit Back" background vocalist on "Lesson In Leavin,” 15 GOD IS OUR CREATOR ALBERTINA WALKER MIKE WARNKE (Myrrh MSB 6670) 16 6 contains songs written by Christian, as well an upcoming release by Cheryl Ladd. Other (Savoy SL 14583) 17 18 as collaborations with Andrae Crouch, credits include “When The World Runs Out 16 FOR THE BRIDE 16 JAMES MOORE JOHN MICHAEL TALBOT Larry Gatlin, Jamie Owens-Collins, Brown (Luminar — 2 of Love,” recorded by Dionne Warwick, and LM 7502) (Sparrow BWR 2021) 17 4 Bannister, Pete Castro and Tom Snow. “Back In My Life Again” by the Carpenters. 17 MORE OF THE BEST 17 INSIDE JOB Doug Howell and Dwight Liles each con- Christian was also the songwriter/- ANDRAE CROUCH (Light LS 5785) — 2 DION (Dayspring DST 4022) 18 8 t tributed one song to the effort. Crouch arranger of "Love Song Of The Year,” 18 KEEP ON CLIMBING, WE sings on “Nobody," and Larry Gatlin ap- recorded by Elvis Presley on his “Promised 18 HE IS NEAR GOTTA GO HIGHER MIKE ADKINS (Mike Adkins MA 1062) 13 16 pears on “Light at the End Of The Land” album, which garnered a gold cer- PILGRIM JUBILEE SINGERS Darkness." (Savoy 14584) 12 20 tification. 19 ONE MORE SONG FOR YOU 19 LOVE ALIVE II THE IMPERIALS Christian’s production credits include "None of my secular projects will take the WALTER HAWKINS & THE LOVE (Dayspring DST-4015) 19 76 albums for Debby Boone, B.W. Stevenson, place of my Christian concerts, albums or CENTER CHOIR (Light LS 5735) 19 4 Dan Peek, Dogwood, The Imperials, David songwriting,” he says. “The new secular 20 RISE AGAIN 20 IN CONCERT GOSPEL KEYNOTES (Nashboro 7227) 16 30 B.J. THOMAS (Songbird/MCA 5155) 20 34 Meece, Fireworks and Amy Grant. Other recording contract is not a departure from NewPax Records Signs anything regarding my Christian music direction."

Daniel Heard’s first label is Amos, Bannister release entitled ^LBUM REVIEWS “Stop The Dominoes." The album is — NASHVILLE — NewPax Records recently I KNOW THAT — Stephanie Boosahda — NewPax NP 33091 somewhat unique in fact announced the signings of Daniel Amos the that Heard was Producer: Jonathon David Brown — List: 7.98 involved in all facets of production in- and Brown Bannister to long-term This album is Boosahda’s second release on NewPax and is cluding design of the cover production, recording agreements. and full of pop flavored tunes. Boosahda’s versatility is illustrated on as well as playing of the Daniel Amos is a Los Angeles-based many instruments this album, which showcases both her singing and her talents as himself. four-man band that entered the contem- Home Sweet Home Records is dis- a songwriter (she wrote eight of the songs). The percussive tributed by the porary Christian music field six years ago Benson Company here. arrangements throughout lend themselves to a strong pop via Christian "country-pop” music. Daniel Publishers Network crossover appeal. Amos is composed of band membersTerry Taylor, lead vocals and rhythm guitar; Pacts With Dist. By Dave MORNING SUN — Harvest — Milk And Honey MH 1033 — Marty Dieckmeyer, bass and keyboards; NASHVILLE — A distribution pact for Producers: John Darnall and Rick Powell — List: 7.98 Jerry Chamberlain, lead guitar and vocals; Publishers Network product to be dis- Smooth vocals meshed with tight harmony are characteristic and Ed McTaggart, drums and vocals. tributed by Distribution by Dave was an- of Harvest, a talented trio of writer/performers Ed Kerr, Jerry Brown Banister is well known for his work nounced recently. Williams and Paul Wilbur. The group has gained prominence as an engineer, producer and songwriter. Included in the product lines are recently for its unique sound, which utilizes harmonies similar to Production credits for Bannister include Brentwood Publishing Group, Covenant those that made the Gatlins a household name in country two albums by David Meece, four albums Music, Ron Harris Publication, Psaltry music. All tunes were written by the members of the group, and by Amy Grant and Debby Boone’s latest Music, Trinity House and Tempo Publica- feature a predominantly acoustic sound. release, “With My Song.” Bannister has tions. engineered and co-produced such artists Distribution by Dave, an independent I’VE GOT SO MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR — Soul Stirrers as Chris Christian, Dogwood, Stephanie gospel distributor, is broadening its base — Savoy SL 14611 — Producer: Milton Blggham — List: 7.98 Boosahda, Farrell & Farrell, Glenn Garrett, with an enlarged catalog of children’s The Soul Stirrers epitomize the best of the traditional gospel Dan Peek and Tennessee Ernie Ford. materials in albums, cassettes and books. quartet sound, utilizing a solo voice with responsorial back-up. Bannister has also penned a publishing The line of accompaniment cassettes has Rich vocals, complemented by tight harmonies, are a agreement with the Paragon/Benson also been expanded to include “Orchestra trademark of the Stirrers, who embrace different styles of music and the Publishing Company in which Paragon/- Plus You, Vol. II.” The entire product line I with the same fervor. Upbeat cuts like “Praise The Lord" Benson has been named the administrator will be displayed at the upcoming Christian title cut are tempered by more mellow tunes with overall and acting publisher of the Bannisjter Booksellers Assn. Convention in Anaheim, traditional/inspirational appeal like "God Will" and “My Soul Is catalog. Calif, in July. A Witness."

32 Cash Box/July 11, 1981 TOP 40 LBUMS ON JAZZ INSIDE STUFF — While next week’s column will be devoted entirely to a Kool Jazz Festival

1 round-up, we’d just like to note here that the festival is again being used by record com- panies to record “live” and special collaboration albums. One of the concerts being recor- WeeksA Weeks On On ded for future release on Columbia is an alto summit featuring Arthur Blythe, Paquito 6/4 Chart 6/4 Chart D’RIvera and Phil Woods. The label was to record trumpeter Miles Davis at both his July 5 THE CLARKE/DUKE SECRET COMBINATION festival appearance and June 29 Boston performances. Also recorded was festival opener PROJECT RANDY CRAWFORD Cedar Walton. The pianist’s solo performance will be released on Clean Cut Records. In- (Warner Bros. BSK 3541) 21 7 STANLEY CLARKE/GEORGE DUKE cidently, the record companies haven't been the only one’s taking advantage of the festival: (Epic FE 36918) 1 11 RAIN FOREST street hawkers peddling everything from T-shirts to fake books have been omnipresent. . . JAY HOGGARD (Contemporary 1 4007) 23 6 WINELIGHT Pop vocalist Linda Ronstadt’s album of songs associated with Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holi- GROVER WASHINGTON, JR. 35 EXPRESSIONS OF LIFE day and Ella Fitzgerald has been com- (Elektra 6E-305) 2 THE HEATH BROTHERS pleted. The back-up band features drum- “RIT” (Columbia FC37126) 22 10 mer Walter Bolden, bassist George Mraz, LEE RITENOUR (Elektra 6E-331) 3 10 APPLE JUICE — pianist Tommy Flanagan, guitarist Tal VOYEUR © TOM SCOTT (Columbia FC 37419) 1 DAVID SANBORN Farlow, saxophonist/trumpeter Ira Sul- (Warner Bros. BSK 3546) 4 13 LET ME BE THE ONE WEBSTER LEWIS (Epic FE 36878) 24 14 livan and saxophonist/arranger Al Cohn

THE DUDE . . . G.P. Putnam has purchased the rights QUINCY JONES (A&M SP 3721) 6 14 RACE FOR THE OASIS KITTYHAWK (EMI-America ST-17053) 26 4 to drummer Arthur Taylor’s “Notes and HUSH Tones.” Presently available in a hard-to- JOHN KLEMMER (Elektra 5E-527) 5 6 ALL AROUND THE TOWN BOB JAMES find privately printed edition, the book AS FALLS WICHITA, SO (Tappan Zee/Columbia C2X 36786) 20 21 features interviews with Don Byas, Sonny I FALLS WICHITA FALLS M.V.P. Rollins, Ornette Coleman, Betty Carter, PAT METHENY & LYLE MAYS (Arista AB 4283) 27 8 Don Cherry, Elvin Jones and others . . . (ECM-1-1190) 12 4 PATRAO Notice the absence of credits on the new GALAXIAN RON CARTER (Milestone M-9099) 25 11 FUSION Jaco Pastorius “Word Of Mouth” LP? (Arista AL 9545) 7 12 CARNAVAL Readers of this column will recall the album SPYRO GYRA (MCA 5149) 29 37 KK MEANS — Pausa recording artist FRIDAY NIGHT IN SAN GO was the subject of a court battle between (r) visited FRANCISCO EYES OF THE MIND recently CBS and Warner Bros. It seems that JOHN MCLAUGHLIN, AL DIMEOLA, CASIOPEA (Alfa AAA-10002) 30 7 KKGO/L.A. air personality Jim Gosa to talk despite a subsequent court decision that PACO DELUCIA (Columbia FC 37152) 10 6 TIN CAN ALLEY about his latest LP, "By All Means." gave Warner Bros, the right to release the THREE PIECE SUITE JACK DeJOHNETTE'S SPECIAL album, CBS refused to allow participating Columbia roster members including Herbie © RAMSEY LEWIS EDITION (ECM 1-1189) 32 3 (Columbia FC 37153) 11 5 Hancock, Tom Scott and to be credited. As a result, Pastorious chose not UNITED to list any credits . . . Wavelength, the New Orleans music magazine, recently reported that 11 MOUNTAIN DANCE WOODY SHAW (Columbia FC 37390) 33 2 (GRP/Arista 5010) 9 19 Sun Ra’s Solar Arkestra has volunteered to be the house band for the space exhibit at the THE BEST OF AHMAD 1984 World’s Fair in New Orleans. Definitely the right band for the gig. 12 JAMAL CHUCK MANGIONE OTHER FESTIVALS — With all the excitement around New York, it's easy to slide into a (20th Century-Fox/RCA T-631) 1 (A&MSP-6513) 8 8 provincial chauvinism. Fortunately, summer jazz festivals are appearing around the coun- BY ALL MEANS 13 MAGIC ALPHONSE MOUZON (Pausa 7087) 31 17 try with increasing frequency, and some, such as the Telluride Festival in Colorado, have managed to establish international reputations. The Atlantic City Jazz Festival will mark its (GRP/Arista 5503) 13 21 WINTER MOON ART PEPPER third year on Aug. 7. Among the artists participating will be Ramsey Lewis, Art Blakey, STRAPHANGIN’ (Galaxy/Fantasy GXY-5140) 34 9 Maynard Ferguson, Cal Tjader, Buddy Rich, , Grover Washington, Stanley (Arista AL 9550) 18 5 LATE NIGHT GUITAR Turrentlne and Roy Ayers. Festival information may be obtained by calling (301) 467-6900. EARL KLUGH (Liberty LT-1079) 35 32 Further down the coast, the Atlanta Free Jazz Festival kicks-off Aug. 31 . The oldest festival 15 LIVE STEPHANE GRAPPELLI/ AUTUMN sponsored by a municipal government, this year’s line-up includes Max Roach, the DAVE GRISMAN GEORGE WINSTON Toshlko Aklyoshi/Lew Tabackin Quartet and the World Saxophone Quartet. The number (Warner Bros. BSK 3550) 16 6 (Windham Hill C-1012) 36 9 for the Atlanta Free Jazz Festival headquarters is (404) 658-6694. 16 ’NARD IT’S JUST THE WAY 1 FEEL BLOWIN’ WITH THE NINE WINDS — Artist-owned labels continue to be an alternate BERNARD WRIGHT GENE DUNLAP featuring THE (GRP/Arista 5011) 17 20 RIDGEWAYS method for getting jazz out to the public. In an era when labels are turning away many jazz (Capitol ST-12130) 28 22 artists because of astronomical production and distribution costs, some adventurous ar- 17 VOICES IN THE RAIN JOE SAMPLE (MCA 5172) 15 23 GIVE ME THE NIGHT tists are finding self-production more attractive than pacting with an already established GEORGE BENSON independent label. One such artist is saxophonist Vinnie Golia. Originally a visual artist, 18 LOVE LIGHT (Qwest/Warner Bros. HS 3454) 38 49 YUTAKA (Alfa AAA-10004) 19 10 Golia has been able to attractively package four albums of his music through his own EASY AS PIE California-based Nine Winds Records. “We decided to put the music out ourselves 19 ALL MY REASONS GARY BURTON QUARTET NOEL POINTER (Liberty LT-1 094) 14 14 (ECM 1-1184) 37 9 because people on the West Coast weren’t giving it a fair shake,” Golia told us. Although Nine Winds has so far featured Golia’s music exclusively, the label will soon release albums (continued on page 44) JAZZ ABU^PICKS LIVEI — Fringe — Ap Gu Ga Records AGG 002 — Producers: " WORD OF MOUTH — Jaco Pastorius — Warner Bros. BSK Fringe — List: 7.98 FRINGE 3535 — Producer: Uncredited — List 8.98 This is an excellent trio from Boston that doesn’t play “out- Weather Report bassist Jaco Pastorius is finally back with

side” the changes as much as its name might suggest. The another date as a leader, and a fine date it is. The bassist has music is outstanding and intelligent, with saxophonist George fully absorbed the sound of his parent group and extrapolates Garzone equally strong on tenor and soprano. Bassist Richard its crisp, percussive dynamics to include trombones, flutes, Appleman and drummer Bob Gullotti handle both solo and sup- steel drums, saxophones and . Featured soloists porting roles with admirable ease. Wayne Shorter and Toots Theilmans make particularly out- standing contributions.

THE P’UNKJ’ZZ — Charles Bobo Shaw and the Human Arts Ensem- EIGHTH THE EIGHT WONDER — Dick Griffin — Sugar Hill SH 261 — WONDER ble — Muse MR 5232 — Producer: Charles “Bobo” Shaw — Producer: Dick Griffin — List: 7.98 DICK List 7.98 GRIFFIN Yes folks, it's the same Sugar Hill that put out rap records. Fans of the New York "punk Jazz” scene will recognize drum- Trombonist Dick Griffin has assembled an excellent band to mer Charles “Bobo” Shaw and trombonist Joseph Bowie as the help the label launch its entry into the jazz world, and purists founding fathers of the "Defunkt" band. Defunkt’s precursor, won’t be disappointed. Among the sidemen are saxo- the Human Arts Ensemble, was a St. Louis-based experimental phonist/flutist Sam Rivers, pianist Ron Burton, bassist Cecil jazz unit that played with a distinctly international flavor. “Steam McBee and drummers Fredie Waits and Warren Smith. A plea- Away Kool 500," the opening track on this album, presages the sant surprise. things to come with Defunkt, although the rest of the aibum

reflects little of that later direction.

DOUBLE RAINBOW — Terumasa Hlno — Columbia FC 37420 BUD POWELL IN PARIS — Bud Powell — Discovery DS 830 — — Producer: Kiyoshl Itoh — List: None Producer: Duke Ellington — List: 7.98 Trumpeter Hino gets all-star support for this rhythmically By 1963, when this album was recorded, the raging fire with dense, heavily Miles Davis-influenced date. Hino has even which Powell had once played was reduced to a flicker. Yet, as signed on ex-Davis arranger Gil Evans, and the results add up in the later recordings of Billie Holiday or Lester Young, that to his most successful album to date. “Merry-Go-Round” and spark was still enough to make Powell’s music emotionally “Aboriginal" are the stand-outs, with percussionists , charged. More than a fading picture of the Powell that once was, , Manolo Badrena, and Harvey the album is a portrait of an artist who never stopped creating. Mason really cooking up a storm.

Cash Box/July 11, 1981 33 MTV, CVE, Source And Epic Jointly Push REO Simulcast cable sub- (continued from page 21) commodate people who aren’t continued, "to maintain our position as scribers. For example, WNEW-FM/New will carrying the concert and cross leaders in various broadcasting endeavors. York be the video portion that will be We’ve taken chances before and this will be promoting at Ritz, Trax and other clubs. a major event that we wanted to be a part of shown The will also be giving away tickets and that we’re confident will be handled WNEW-FM properly.” to the club performances. In Los Angeles, affiliate will carry the audio In addition to the simulcast on WASEC's Source KWST while the video portion will be viewed on a MTV, 15 markets will have the concert large screen at the Roxy. simulcast in clubs on large screens to ac- “You just can’t throw a rock act on TV Kittyhawk Campaign anymore with the limited sound television page 16) (continued from equipment offers,” McGhan pointed out. major markets, said that the label Petrone “Listeners are far more sophisticated and was able to overcome the pitfall of Kit- demand state of the art sound, and that's ty hawk’s LP coming amid product releases exactly what we’re going to give them.” from Kenny Rogers, Kim Carnes, Laws and This isn’t the first time that The Source other established acts from the has worked with REO Speedwagon. Earlier Capitol/EMIA/Liberty fold. in the year, the network presented a special Gersh and Petrone cite similar promo- two-hour broadcast on the platinum-selling tion and marketing efforts at radio aimed act that featured music and interviews. The and retail for the initial push behind "Race program reached an estimated nine million For The Oasis,” but they also intend to listeners 18 years and older and aired on make use of an upcoming television ap- more than 200 stations. pearance on Los Angeles PBS station For Epic’s part, REO’s label will ship a KCET to expand the group’s base. special two-track promotional sampler Kittyhawk is scheduled to tape a one record this week, along with a fact sheet, to hour special for KCET/Los Angeles during press, radio and cable operators as part of July for airing in late summer. Petrone said a multi-faceted pre-telecast promotion and the exposure through television will support campaign. Along with WASEC, The hopefully supplant the need for upfront tour Source and CVE, Epic will also participate support and the intensive advertising cam- in a joint print advertising campaign. paign bowed on last year’s debut. "Basically, everyone would’ve had to pay "We’re going after an audience that a little more for what they got had they done bought Kittyhawk last year,” explained it on their own,” summed up McLean. Petrone, who suggested that most PBS viewers and the readership of magazines The program, owned by CBS and REO like Downbeat and Guitar Player were Speedwagon, was produced and directed synonymous. for video by Richard Namm for He also said the KCET program could be Professional Video Services. Kevin picked up for national distribution and that Beemish was the audio producer. Band segments of the tape would eventually be manager John Baruck was also credited by used for promotional and advertising pur- McLean for “making the entire production poses. possible.” — E/4ST COASTINGS (continued trom page 12)

reggae. "Up to now," he said, “reggae has gotten much more support from white people

in Europe and here than from black Americans. I know that if black radio started playing reggae, just like they play anything else, the people would understand better, because

there are lyrics they can understand and rhythm they could move to. I know they have the spirit in them. WBLS has started playing Bob Marley and the people have accepted it.” Reid is currently finishing up writing songs for Morgan's first album, which he says 2” will be a mixture of reggae and commercial R&B. If it takes off the way the 1 has, with 75,000 sales in under a month, Morgan could conceivably become established as a new dance music star.

BULLETIN BOARD — Human Switchboard's LP, "Who's Landing In My Hangar,” will be

released on I.R.S. and will not carry an A&M prefix, as was previously reported here. . .

S.U.R.E. Record Pool has asked us to post its new address and telephone. It is now located at 1852 Westchester Ave., Bronx, N.Y. 10472. dave schulps and dan nooger

DANCE DANCE DANCE Top selling dance music records compiled from sales reports of northeast area retailers specializing in 12” singles.

Top Ten

I’ll Do Anything For You — Denroy Morgan — Becket BKD 502 I’m In Love — Evelyn King — RCA PD 12241 Gonna Get Over You — France Joli — Prelude 610 Shake It Up Tonight — Cheryl Lynn — Columbia 43-02103 Get And It Again — Suzy — RFC/Atlantic DM 4813 CARL CARLTONI TC-2488 On Up Do Q Wlkka Wrap —- Evasions — SAM SI 2339 His first album for 20th Century-Fox Records has Funky Be Bop — Vin Zee — Emergency EMDS 6517 everything it needs! Produced by Leon Haywood, (“Don’t If You Want Me — Barbara Roy & Ecstasy Passion & Pain — Roy B RBDS 2516

Here I Am — Dynasty — Solar/Elektra 11504 Push It, Don’t Force It”) this one is laced with burners like Double Dutch Bus — Frankie Smith — WMOT 4W8-5351 Carl’s current top-sellinj| single, “She’s A Bad Mama-Jama,” T‘ 628 Top Breakout and his previous hit, “TPs Feeling’s Rated X-Tra.” And Do It Now — SOS Band — Tabu 02174 there’s sho-nuff more where that came from! Breakouts Desire — Soni Griffith — Vanguard SPV 44 Wordy Rapplnghood — — Island (import) Don’t The Train — Phyllis Nelson — Carrere (import) I Stop Zulu — Quick — Epic (import)

Remlxture — various artists — Champagne CHAMP 1 (import) Love Is The Message — Special Disco Mix — Hilda 001 HI Gloss — Hi Gloss — Prelude (LP) 12185 Nice And Soft — Wish — Perspective P-101 Money No Love — Beaucoup — Tanya 001 (import)

34 Cash Box/July 11, 1981 BLACK CONTEMPORARY

TOP 75 Ml LBUMS

Weeks Weeks On On 1 STREET SONGS 6/4 Chart 38 MAGIC MAN 6/4 Chart RICK JAMES ROBERT WINTERS AND FALL (Gordy/Motown G8-1002M1) 1 12 (Buddah/Arista BDS 5732) 36 14 2 THE DUDE 39 IMAGINATION QUINCY JONES (A&M SP-3721) 2 15 THE WHISPERS (Solar/RCA BZL 1-3578) 39 26 3 A WOMAN NEEDS LOVE RAY PARKER, JR. & RAYDIO 40 INTUITION (Arista AL 9543) 3 13 LINX (Chrysalis CHR 1332) 33 4 KNIGHTS OF THE SOUND UNLIMITED TOUCH o TABLE 0 (Prelude PRL 12184) 47 4 CAMEO 42 ‘NARD (Chocolate City/PolyGram CCLP 2019) 5 6 BERNARD WRIGHT 41 16 5 STEPHANIE (GRP/Arista 5011) STEPHANIE MILLS 43 PARTY TIL YOU’RE BROKE (20th Century-Fox/RCA T-700) 4 9 RUFUS (MCA-5159) 42 17 6 WHAT CHA’ GONNA DO 44 PORTRAITS FEEL LIKE GETTING DOWN — Epic Records recently held a listening for Billy FOR ME SIDE EFFECT (Elektra 6E-335) 38 8 party CHAKA KHAN (Warner Bros. HS 3526) 6 11 Ocean. Pictured are (l-r): Laurie Jay, Ocean’s manager; Cheryl Machat, product manager, IN THE NIGHT ft IT MUST BE MAGIC © CHERYL LYNN (Columbia FC 37034) 1 E/P/A; Ocean; Paris Eley, vice president, black music and jazz promotion, E/P/A; and Ron •TEENA MARIE McCarrell, vice president, marketing, E/P/A. (Gordy/Motown G8-1004M1) 9 5 46 GOING FOR THE GLOW DONNA WASHINGTON (Capitol ST- 8 RADIANT 12147) 50 7 ATLANTIC STARR (A&M SP-4833) 7 19 47 HOUSE OF MUSIC THE RHYTHM SECTION 9 NIGHT CLUBBING T.S. MONK GRACE JONES (Mirage/Atlantic WTG 19291) 46 25 COASTING GOLD — Claiming that he would initially concentrate on his strength in the (Island/Warner Bros. ILPS 9624) 8 8 48 ALICIA R&B marketplace, Cecil Holmes, new president of recently announced Gold Coast 10 THE CLARKE/DUKE ALICIA MEYERS MCA-5181) 51 12 Records, said it will eventually expand from that base to offer a more diversified roster. PROJECT 49 NIGHTWALKER The Gold label, an offshoot of Marv Stuart-headed Inc., STANLEY CLARKE/GEORGE DUKE GINO VANNELLI (Arista AL 9539) 49 10 Coast Gold Coast Entertainment, (Epic FE 36918) 11 11 and distribution deal with Capitol Records for the U.S., BUSTIN’ LOOSE recently struck a pressing although 11 BEING WITH YOU © ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK MUSIC BY according to Holmes, overseas deals have yet to be entered. First product on the label is SMOKEY ROBINSON (MCA-5141) 60 2 (Tamla/Motown T8-375M1) 10 19 from Florida-based group TTF (Today, Tomorrow, Forever) with release of the single WITH YOU "Mighty Fine” set for July 6. Holmes, who is a partner in company with Stuart and also 12 MY MELODY STACY LATTISAW WILLIAMS DENIECE (Cotillion/Atlantic SD 16049) - 1 serves on the parent firm's board of directors, plans to use four independent promotion (ARC/Columbia FC 37048) 13 15 to push the single, in addition to Gold Coast’s lone promotion staffer, Sarah 52 THREE PIECE SUIT people LIVE IN NEW ORLEANS RAMSEY LEWIS Melendez, who will be based in Chicago where Stuart and the parent company are located. featuring FRANKIE © MAZE BEVERLY (Columbia FC 37153) 55 s (Capitol SKBK-12156) 24 3 Holmes, who will be based in Los Angeles, will oversee sales, promotion, A&R and artist 53 MAGIC relation functions for the new label. He said that the same trio of writers that wrote the TTF 14 THREE FOR LOVE TOM BROWNE (GRP/Arista 5503) 44 21 (Solar/RCA BZL 1-3577) 12 26 single are involved in breaking new talent. That triad of songwriter/producers includes 54 TELL ME WHERE IT HURTS 15 SECRET COMBINATION WALTER JACKSON Motown veteran Jimmy Levine, Jesse Boyce and Richard Tuffo, who also heads Gold RANDY CRAWFORD (Columbia FC 37132) 56 6 Productions, of (Warner Bros. BSK 3541) 15 7 Coast a commercial production arm the company. Making use of Gold 55 IT’S WINNING TIME Coast’s myriad of media facilities, which include video and television, are plans that 16 GAP BAND III KLIQUE (MCA-5198) 57 4 GAP BAND Holmes described as tentative, largely dependent on what acts are ultimately signed to the (Mercury/PolyGram SRM 1-4003) 14 29 56 THE TWO OF US label. Both Holmes and Stuart, who was co-founder of the Curtom label with Curtis YARBROUGH & PEOPLES 17 MIRACLES (Mercury/PolyGram SRM-1-3834) 48 26 Mayfield, have extensive histories in the recording industry. Holmes built his reputation on CHANGE (Atlantic SD 19301) 16 13 NIGHTS (FEEL LIKE work with the Buddah Records and the Casablanca label, which he co-founded with Neil 18 VERY SPECIAL DEBRA LAWS © GETTING DOWN) Bogart. Holmes operated a custom R&B label, Chocolate City, while with Casablanca, BILLY OCEAN (Epic FE 37406) 1 (Elektra 6E-300) 18 18 featuring acts like Cameo and Parliament. IN THE POCKET 58 1 GOT THE MELODY SOLAR, RCA DISPUTE — RCA Records is currently involved in a suit in Los Angeles © COMMODORES ODYSSEY (RCA AFL1-3910) 59 3 Superior Court seeking summary judgement in a dispute over whether Dick Griffey’s Solar — 1 (Motown M8-955M1) 59 NEVER GONNA BE Records, which recently pacted with Elektra/Asylum Records, still owes RCA product TASTY JAM ANOTHER NOE and/or cash. The dispute centers recent contract negotiations © FATBACK THELMA HOUSTON (RCA AFL 1-3842) 58 7 on between RCA and Grif- (Spring/PolyGram SP-1-6731) 23 6 fey, in which allegedly agreed to the label president million, for 60 L.J. REYNOLDS RCA pay $1.5 which Griffey, 21 “RIT” (Capitol ST-12127) 63 2 in turn, was to either repay or work into new contract extensions. Griffey claims that Solar LEE RITENOUR (Elektra 6E-331) 22 7 61 JERMAINE has fulfilled contract commitments to RCA and has repaid more than $1.4 million already. JACKSON 22 CLOSER JERMAINE Griffey also charges that RCA used the contract dispute to interfere with his negotiations GINO SOCCIO (Atlantic SD 16042) 20 7 (Motown M8-1499F). 40 32 with E/A. Griffey and Solar are seeking an injunction and $6 million in collective damages 23 SEND YOUR LOVE 62 WANTED DREAD AND AURRA (Salsoul/RCA SA 8538) 25 8 ALIVE in the dispute. HOTI LIVE AND PETER TOSH CITY OF HOPE — Johnny Mathis will be entertained by Columbia Records labelmates (Rolling Stones/EMI-America © Gladys Knight and the Pips and Portrait artist Paul Williams during a City of Hope Medical OTHERWISE SO-17055) _ 1 DIONNE WARWICK (Arista A2L 8605) 27 4 Center banquet dinner in his honor. Mathis is to receive the “Spirit of Life” award from the 63 LET THE MUSIC PLAY 25 LOVE IS . . . ONE WAY THE DAZZ BAND (Motown M8-957M1) 66 6 Music Industry Chapter of the Medical Center July 9 at the Century Plaza Hotel in L.A. ONE WAY (MCA-5163) 26 20 64 JOHNNY “GUITAR” Proceeds from the benefit banquet will go toward the Johnny Mathis Research Fellowship. 26 WINELIGHT POLITICS AND MUSIC — Most artists from all media can boast of more than just creative GROVER WASHINGTON. JR. WATSON AND THE FAMILY (Elektra 6E-305) 17 35 CLONE consciousness. Many find the fabric of their creativity through the institutions of society. So JOHNNY "GUITAR" WATSON 27 it is not uncommon for an artist to decide to go beyond his creative discipline to express HOW BOUT US (DJM/PolyGram 501) 53 6 CHAMPAIGN (Columbia JC 37008) 19 17 support or disdain for a political cause or individual. On the other side of the coin, Los 65 GLAD MY WAY 28 GRAND SLAM JOE SIMON (Posse POS 10002) 45 14 Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley recently pledged his support for the Black Music Assn. (BMA) ISLEY BROTHERS “Black Music Family Affair,” set to take place at Pasadena’s (T-Neck/CBS FZ 37080) 21 18 66 CELEBRATION Rose Bowl Aug. 15. Bradley KOOL& THE GANG has taped a public service announcement to be aired on radio stations in Los Angeles, San 29 KEEP ON IT (De-Lite/PolyGram DSR 9518) 64 39 STARPOINT Diego, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Oakland, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, Ventura and (Chocolate City/PolyGram CCLP 201 28 13 67 GIRLS 8) ALL AMERICAN Monterey. The goal of the concert is to raise funds for various including SISTER SLEDGE BMA programs, a BLACK & WHITE (Cotillion/Atlantic SD 16027) 62 20 Black Music Archives and development of a black music awards show. Already slated for © POINTER SISTERS (Planet/Elektra P-18) 43 2 68 HOTTER THAN JULY the concert are , Grover Washington, Jr., Ashford & Simpson, Andrae STEVIE WONDER Crouch, Ralph McDonald and Arsenlo Hall. Actor/producer Ossie Davis and Soul Train 31 CALL IT WHAT YOU WANT (Tamla/Motown T8-373M1) 61 36 BILL SUMMERS and SUMMERS HEAT producer/host Don Cornelius will emcee the concert. (MCA-5176) 17 30 69 STONE JAM ON THE AGAIN Epic recording SLAVE (Cotillion/ Atlantic SD 52224) 54 39 ROAD — group The Jacksons has put together a reunion 32 TURN UP THE MUSIC tour, covering 38 concerts in nine weeks, beginning July 8 in Memphis. Brothers Michael, MASS PRODUCTION 70 LOVE LIFE (Cotillion/Atlantic SD 5226)) 34 12 BRENDA RUSSELL (A&M SP-4811) 67 14 Jackie, Randy, Marlon and Tito are to hit most major markets in theU.S. and Canada with 33 VOYEUR 71 IN OUR LIFETIME an expansive stage production estimated at $1 million. DAVID SANBORN SHORT CUTS — While rehearsing the band he eventually took with him on his tour of (Warner Bros. BSK 3546) 31 11 (Tamla/Motown T8-374M1) 52 24 Japan, composer/producer Quincy Hones was taped for an edition of KNXT-TV (CBS-TV 34 LICENSE TO DREAM 72 LET BE THE ONE ME in Los Angeles) news feature features KLEER (Atlantic SD 19288) 29 22 WEBSTER LEWIS (Epic FE 36878) 71 11 Segment 2, which reporter/anchor Marcia Brandywynne. Jones was being interviewed about his rare tour date and also about the state 35 TOO HOT TO SLEEP 73 BARRY & GLODEAN SYLVESTER (Fantasy F-9607) 37 5 BARRY WHITE & GLODEAN WHITE of the recording industry . . . Cotillion/Atlantic group Sister Sledge released another single (Unlimited Gold/CBS FZ 37054) 70 10 36 FANTASTIC VOYAGE from its “All-American Girls” LP, entitled “He’s Just A Runaway," which features a special LAKESIDE (Solar/RCA BXL 1-3720) 32 33 74 TO LOVE AGAIN reggae version (produced by the girls themselves) on the b-side in tribute to the late Bob DIANA ROSS (Motown M8-951M1) 69 19 37 TWICE AS SWEET Marley. The reggae version of the tune was unveiled during a recent gig by the Sledge at A TASTE OF HONEY 75 M.V.P. Radio City Music Hall in York. (Captiol ST- 12089) 35 16 HARVEY MASON (Arista AB 4283) 65 3 New michael martlnez

Cash Box/July 11, 1981 35 1 )

July 11, 1981

Weeks Weeks Weeks On On On 6/4 Chart 6/4 Chart 6/4 Chart

1 DOUBLE DUTCH BUS 35 I DON’T REALLY CARE ©HOLD TIGHT FRANKIE SMITH (WMOT 4W85351) 1 20 L.V. JOHNSON (ICA 027) 37 9 CHANGE (Atlantic 3832, 1

2 GIVE IT TO ME BABY IT DO IT NOW (PART 1) RICK JAMES (Gordy/Motown G 719F1) 2 16 36 CALL WHAT YOU WANT X£r© THE S.O'S. BAND (Tabu/CBS ZS6 02125) — 1 BILL SUMMERS AND SUMMERS HEAT (MCA 51073) 31 18 PULL UP TO THE BUMPER JUST BE MY LADY 70 AIN’T NO BABY LIKE MY BABY o GRACE JONES (Island IS 49697) 5 14 L.J. REYNOLDS (Capitol P-4998) 72 4 LARRY GRAHAM (Warner Bros. WBS 49744) 45 3 4 TWO HEARTS HOLD ON TO A FRIEND STEPHANIE MILLS 38 HOW BOUT US © RUFUS (MCA 51125) 79 3 (Columbia 11-11433) 29 23 Century-Fox/RCA TC-2492) 4 12 CHAMPAIGN (20th FUNTOWN U.S.A. FREAKY DANCIN’ 39 ’SCUSE ME, WHILE I FALL IN © RAFAEL CAMERON (Salsoul/RCA S7 2144) 80 ** o CAMEO LOVE (Chocolate Clty/PolyGram CC 3225) 6 10 DONNA WASHINGTON (Capitol 4991) 34 12 ©HERE 1 AM DYNASTY (Solar/RCA S-47932) 82 2 LOVE ON A TWO WAY STREET 40 IT’S YOUR CONSCIENCE © STACY LATTISAW DENIECE WILLIAMS (ARC/Columbla 11-02108) 41 7 74 1 ONCE HAD YOUR LOVE (T-Neck/CBS ZS5 2179) 76 3 (Cotllllon/Atlantlc 46015) 14 6 SLOW HAND 7 A WOMAN NEEDS LOVE (JUST O POINTER SISTERS (Planet/Elektra P-47929) 54 5 75 KEMO-KIMO WEBSTER LEWIS (Epic 19-02112) 74 6 LIKE YOU DO) RAY PARKER, JR. & RAYDIO (Arista AS 0592) 7 19 YOU ARE FOREVER LET ME LET YOU ROCK ME SMOKEY ROBINSON (Tamla/Motown T 54327F) 48 4 © ® SUE ANN (Warner Bros. WBS 49750) 84 2 NIGHT (FEEL LIKE GETTING o SHE’S A BAD MAMA JAMA I’VE BEEN WATCHING YOU © © 85 DOWN) MIDNIGHT STAR (Solar/Elektra S-47933 2 BILLY OCEAN (Epic 19-02053) 10 10 (SHE’S BUILT, SHE’S STACKED) CARL CARLTON (20th Century-Fox/RCA TC-2488) 64 4 9 SWEET BABY 78 1 WANT YOU CLOSER STANLEY CLARKE/GEORGE DUKE (Epic 19-01052) 8 14 SOME CHANGES ARE FOR GOOD STARPOINT © DIONNE WARWICK (Arista AS 0602) 49 6 (Chocolate Clty/PolyGram CC 3226) 81 3 10 RUNNING AWAY MAZE featuring FRANKIE BEVERLY CAN’T WE FALL IN LOVE AGAIN PHYLLIS HYMAN and © Bros. 49759) — 1 (Capitol P-5000) 11 9 © CHAKA KHAN (Warner WBS (Arista AS 0606) 58 2 11 HEARTBEAT ©LOVE LIGHT TAANA GARDNER (West End WES 1232) 12 12 46 IF YOU FEEL IT YUTAKA (Alfa ALF-7004) 88 2 THELMA HOUSTON (RCA PB-12215) 39 1 12 PUSH ENDLESS LOVE I © ONE WAY (MCA 51110) 13 9 © LOVE YOU MORE DIANA ROSS AND LIONEL RICHIE RENE & ANGELA (Capitol P-5010) 56 4 (Motown M 1519F) — 1 VERY SPECIAL © DEBRA LAWS (Elektra E-47142) 18 8 48 WHEN WILL MY LOVE BE RIGHT 82 THE ADVENTURES OF ROBERT WINTERS & FALL 14 WHAT CHA’ GONNA DO FOR ME (Buddah/Arlsta BDA 627) 51 5 GRANDMASTER FLASH ON THE CHAKA KHAN (Warner Bros. WBS 49692) 3 17 (HEY WHO’S GOTTA) FUNKY WHEELS OF STEEL 15 ARE YOU SINGLE © GRANDMASTER FLASH AND THE FURIOUS FIVE AURRA (Salsoul/RCA S7 2139) 16 11 SONG (Sugarhill SH 557) 77 4 FANTASY (Pavllllon/CBS ZS6 02098) 55 6 ©ON THE BEAT SHAKE IT UP TONIGHT +1 JUST ONE MOMENT AWAY THE B.B.&Q. BAND (Capitol P-4993) 92 2 0 CHERYL LYNN (Columbia 11-02102) 25 7 € MANHATTANS (Columbia 18-02191) 60 2 84 RUNNING BACK TO YOU 17 YEARNING FOR YOUR LOVE 51 TOGETHER WE CAN SHINE KLEEER (Atlantic 3823) 89 3 GAP BAND (Mercury/PolyGram 76101) 9 16 LINX (Chrysalis CHS 2521) 52 5 ©TURN OUT THE NIGHTLIGHT I’M IN LOVE YOU STOPPED LOVING ME TAVARES (Capitol P-A5019) 1 EVELYN KING (RCA PB-12243) 36 4 © 4 0 ROBERTA FLACK (MCA 51126) 59 86 NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE 19 PARADISE 53 FOREVER YESTERDAY (FOR THE CHANGE (RFC/Atlantic 3809) 19 14 POWER OF A WOMAN CHILDREN) KLYMAXX (Solar/RCA YB-12223) 71 7 RAZZAMATAZZ GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS © QUINCY JONES featuring PATTI AUSTIN (Columbia 11-02113) 53 6 HUMPIN’ © (Mercury/PolyGram 1 (A&M 2334) 26 7 \tr GAP BAND 76114) 54 NOTHING BUT LOVE THE REAL THING PETER TOSH (EMI America 8083) 57 5 88 FEEL MY LOVE SLAVE (Cotllllon/Atlantlc 46014) 83 7 o THE BROTHERS JOHNSON (A&M 2343) 27 4 YOU’RE THE ONLY ONE 22 LOVE’S DANCE © THE REDDINGS 89 FOR YOUR PRECIOUS LOVE KLIQUE (MCA 51099) 22 9 (Believe In A Dream/CBS ZS6 02066) 62 5 THE IMPRESSIONS (20th Century-Fox/RCA TC-2491 63 9 23 SEARCHING TO FIND THE ONE 56 SUKIYAKI UNLIMITED TOUCH (Prelude PRL 8029) 23 8 A TASTE OF HONEY (Capitol P-4953) 43 25 FUNKY BEBOP © — 1 VIN ZEE (Emergency EMS-4512) LADY (YOU BRING ME UP) (OH I) NEED YOUR LOVIN’ O COMMODORES (Motowh M 1514F) 42 3 ® EDDIE KENDRICKS (Atlantic 3796) 65 3 91 CUTIE PIE DAYTON (Liberty 1414) 95 2 25 TAKE IT ANY WAY YOU WANT IT 58 JONES VS. JONES FATBACK (Sprlng/PolyGram SP 3018) 21 10 KOOL & THE GANG (De-Lite/PolyGram DE 813) 40 8 92 SHINE YOUR LIGHT THE GRAINGERS (BC BC002) — 1 26 TELL ME WHERE IT HURTS THIS IS IN WALTER JACKSON (Columbia 11-02037) 20 11 !} FOR THE LOVER YOU €/ SHALAMAR (Solar/RCA YB-12250) 67 4 93 CINCO DE MAYO SEND FOR ME WAR (LAX/WS8 02120) 93 2 ATLANTIC STARR (A&M 2340) 32 5 ANYBODY WANNA DANCE 0 1 © EBONEE WEBB (Capitol P-5008) 68 5 94 WANNA DO IT SCANDAL featuring LEE GENESIS 28 IS IT YOU I’LL ANYTHING (SAM 81-5109) — 1 LEE RITENOUR (Elektra E-47124) 28 12 DO FOR YOU © DENROY MORGAN (Becket BKA-45-5) 73 3 29 TRY IT OUT 95 MAKE YOU MINE EFFECT (Elektra E-471 1 78 17 GINO SOCCIO (RFC/Atlantic 3813) 24 11 ©WALK RIGHT NOW SIDE 2) THE JACKSONS (Epic 19-02132) 70 4 96 NEXT TIME YOU’LL KNOW 30 BODY MUSIC 63 (Cotllllon/Atlantlc 13 STRIKERS (Prelude PRL 8025) 30 14 TURN UP THE MUSIC SISTER SLEDGE 46012) 86 MASS PRODUCTION (Cotillion/ Atlantic 46013) 38 10 31 BEING WITH YOU 97 LET SOMEBODY LOVE YOU SMOKEY ROBINSON (Tamla/Motown T 54321F) 15 22 64 SKINNY KENI BURKE (RCA PB-12228) 61 7 THE OHIO PLAYERS (Boardwalk WS8 02063) 46 9 98 WHEN LOVE CALLS 32 MAKE THAT MOVE 65 GOING BACK TO MY ROOTS ATLANTIC STARR (A&M 2312) 33 20 SHALAMAR (Solar/RCA YV-12192) 17 18 ODYSSEY (RCA PB-12240) 69 5 99 IF 1 DON’T LOVE YOU 33 HERE IS MY LOVE 66 CAN MAKE IT BETTER RANDY BROWN SYLVESTER (Honey/Fanfasy 912) 35 8 THE WHISPERS (Solar/RCA YB-12232) 44 8 (Chocolate Clty/PolyGram CC 3224) 66 13 SQUARE BIZ 67 GROOVE CITY 100 HIGH ON THE BOOGIE © TEENA MARIE (Gordy/Motown G 7202F) 47 4 T-CONNECTION (Capitol P-4995) 50 9 STARGARD (Warner Bros. WBS 49731) 75 6

i ALPHABETIZED TOP 100 B/C (INCLUDING PUBLISHER AND LICENSEES}!

A Woman Needs (Raydiola — ASCAP) 7 High On (May Twelfth/Warner Tamerlane — BMI) 100 Love On A Two Way Street (Gambl — BMI) 6 Some Changes (Price Street — Ain't No (Groovesville/Tight Squeeze — BMI) 70 Hold On To A Friend (Shoi Shoi/Ellanea — ASCAP) 71 Love's Dance (Bee-Germalne — BMI) 22 ASCAP/Unichappell/Begonia — BMI) 44

Anybody Wanna (Ebonee Webb/Cessess — BMI) . 60 Hold Tight (Little Macho — ASCAP) 68 Make That Move (Spectrum Vll/Mykinda — ASCAP)32 Square Biz (Jobete — ASCAP) 34

Are You Single (Lucky Three/Red Aurra — BMI) . . 15 How 'Bout (Dana Walden — license pending) 38 Make You Mine (Relaxed/Happy Birthday/ Sukiyaki (Beechwood — BMI) 56 Being With You (Bertam — ASCAP) 31 Humpin' (Total Experience — BMI) 87 Tuff Cookie — BMI) 95 Sweet Baby (Mycenae — ASCAP) 9

Body Music (Trumar — BMI/Memorex — CRA) ... 30 I Can Make (Spectrum Vll/Myklnda — ASCAP) ... 66 Never Underestimate (Spectrum VII — ASCAP) ... 86 Take It Any Way (Clita — BMI) 25

Call It What (Bllsum — BMI) 36 I Don't (Alvert — BMI/Tiaura Niklkikl — BMI) 35 Next Time (Walden/Gratitude Sky — ASCAP/ Tell Me Where (Angelshell/Six Continents — BMI) . 26

Can't We Fall (ATV/lvers — BMI) 45 I Love You More (A La Mode/Arista — ASCAP) ... 47 Irving — BMI) 96 The Adventures Of Grandmaster (Chic/Sugarhill/

Cinco De (Far Out — ASCAP/Mllwaukee — BMI) . . 93 I Once Had Your Love (Bovina — ASCAP) 74 Night (Blackwood — BMI/NIgel Martinez/ Beechwood/Commodore & Jobete/Chrysalis) 82

Cutie Pie (Johusa — ASCAP) 91 I Wanna Do It (Mideb/Paul Richards — ASCAP) ... 94 Interworld — ASCAP) 8 The Real Thing (State Of The Arts/Brojay — ASCAP)21

Do It Now (Part I) (Avant Garde/Kozrmic Kop — I Want You Closer (Harrlndur/Llcyndlana/Ensign — Nothing But Love (Publishing Pending) 54 This Is For The Lover (Spectrum Vll/Sllver Sounds —

ASCAP/Interior/SIgidl - BMI) 69 BMI) 78 (Oh I) Need Your Lovin' (Stone Diamond/Forever ASCAP) 59

Double Dutch (WIMOT/Frashon/Supermarket — If I Don't Love You (Backlog — BMI) 99 Platinum — BMI) 57 Together We Can Shine (Solld/RSM — license

BMI) 1 If You Feel It (Brookshore — BMI) 46 On The Beat (Little Macho — ASCAP) 83 pending) 51

Endless Love (PGP/Brockman — ASCAP/Admln. By I'll Do Anything For You (Big Seven/Bert Reid — Paradise (Little Macho — ASCAP) 19 Try It Out (Good Flavor/Sons Celestes/Shediac — Intersong) 81 BMI/Beckett/Miller — ASCAP) 61 Pull Up (Ackee/Grace Jones — ASCAP) 3 ASCAP) 29 Feel My Love (Slave/Cotllllon — BMI) 88 I’m In Love (Duchess — BMI) 18 Push (Perk's/Duchess — BMI) 12 Turn Out The Night Light (Brass Heart — BMI/Werdna For Your Precious (Sunflower — ASCAP) 89 Is It You (Rit Of Habeas — ASCAP) 28 Razzamatazz (Rodsongs/Almo — ASCAP) 20 Klofloow — ASCAP) 85

Forever Yesterday (Glenn's Files — ASCAP) 53 It's Your Conscience (Bell Boy/Kee-Drlck — BMI) . 40 Running Away (Amazement — BMI) 10 Turn Up The Music (Two Pepper — ASCAP) 63 Freaky Dancin' (Better Days — BMI/Better Nights — I've Been Watching You (Hlp-Trlp/Mld-Star — BMI) 77 Running Back To You (Alex/Soufus — ASCAP) .84 Two Hearts (Frozen Butterfly — BMI) 4 ASCAP) 5 Jones vs. (Delightful/Fresh Start — BMI/Double F 'Scuse Me, (Almo/Uncle Ronnie's — ASCAP) 39 Very Special (At Home/Jeffix — ASCAP) 13 Funky Bebop (Soul Chak/Emergency — BMI) 90 ASCAP) 58 Searching (Trumar — BMI/Unllmlted Touch — Walk Right Now (Mliac/Slggy/Ran|ack — BMI) 62 Funtown U.S.A. (One To One — ASCAP) 72 Just Be My Lady (Nineteen Eighty Foe — BMI) .... 37 ASCAP) 23 We Can Work ltOut(Macien — BMI) 79 14 Give It To Me (Jobete & Stone City — ASCAP) .... 2 Just One Moment Away (Content — BMI) 50 Send For Me (Irving/Mercy Kersey — BMI) 27 What Cha' (Average Longdog — ASCAP)

Going Back To My Roots (Dozier/Blackwood — BMI) 65 Kemo-Kimo (Webo/Gatoon's — BMI) 75 Shake It Up Tonight (April — ASCAP) 16 When Love Calls (Almo/Newban/Audio — ASCAP) 98 Groove City (T-Con — BMI) 67 Lady You Bring Me Up (Jobete/Commodores She's A Bad Mama Jama (Jlm/Edd — BMI) 43 When Will My Love (Big Seven/Bee Mor — BMI) 48 Heartbeat (Kenlx/Sugar Biscuit — ASCAP) 11 Entertainment — ASCAP) 24 Shine Your Light (Dahlll — BMI) 92 Yearning For Your Love (Total Experience — BMI) 17 — 42 Here 1 Am (Spectrum Vll/Sllver Sounds — ASCAP) 73 Let Me Let You (Monkey Business — ASCAP) .... 76 Skinny (On The Boardwalk/Mistaken — BMI) 64 You Are Forever (Bertram ASCAP) Here Is My (Borzoi/Beekeeper — ASCAP) 33 Let Somebody Love You (Jobur — BMI) 97 Slow Hand (Warner-Tamerlane/Flylng You Stopped Loving Me (Duchess — BMI) 52 (Hey Who's Gotta) (Lls-Ti/Pavllllon — BMI) 49 Love Light (Tlger/Damle — ASCAP) 80 Dutchman/Sweet Harmony — BMI) 41 You're The Only One (Dexotls/Band of Angels — BMI) 55 1 BLACK CONTEMPORARY MOST/4DDED SINGLES MOST ADDED ALBUMS 1. DO IT NOW (PART I) — THE S.O.S. BAND — TABU/CBS 1. DIMPLES — RICHARD “DIMPLES” FIELDS — BOARDWALK WSOK, WRBD, WAOK, WOKB, WTLC, WEDR, WAWA, WWDM, KDKO, KGFJ, WGIV, WAOK, WOKB, WDAS-FM, WTLC, KDAY, KDKO, KGFJ, WGCI, WDAO WLLE, WVKO, WDAO 2. WITH 2. CAN’T WE FALL IN LOVE AGAIN — PHYLLIS HYMAN and MICHAEL YOU — STACY LATTISAW — COTILLION/ATLANTIC HENDERSON — ARISTA WSOK, WGIV, WAOK, WTLC, WPAL, KDKO, WLUM, WGPR-FM WGIV, WEDR, WPAL, WCIN, KDKO, WNHC, WGCI, WRBD, WOKB, WJMO, 3. NIGHTS (FEEL LIKE GETTING DOWN) — BILLY OCEAN — EPIC WYLD-FM, WDAO WILD, WGIV, WOKB, WTLC, WPAL, KDKO, WLUM 3. WE CAN WORK IT OUT — CHAKA KHAN — WARNER BROS. WRBD, WGIV, WAOK, WOKB, WEDR, WAWA, WPAL, KGFJ, WLLE 4. ENDLESS LOVE — DIANA ROSS and LIONEL RICHIE — MOTOWN WSOK, WILD, WOKB, WDAS-FM, WDIA, WAWA, KGFJ, V103, WDAO UP/4ND COMING 5. HOLD TIGHT — CHANGE — ATLANTIC WRBD, WILD, WGIV, WOKB, WTLC, WJMO, WEDR, WPAL THIRD DEGREE — YARBROUGH & PEOPLES — MERCURY/POLYGRAM 6. JUST ONE MOMENT AWAY — MANHATTANS — COLUMBIA WDAS-FM, WTLC, WEDR, WPAL, KDKO, OKIOO, V103 DANCING ON THE FLOOR (HOOKED ON LOVE) — THIRD WORLD 7. JUST BE MY LADY — LARRY GRAHAM — WARNER BROS. COLUMBIA WBMX, KMJM, KGFJ, OKIOO, WYLD-FM, WVKO I LIKE YOUR LOVING — BETTY WRIGHT — EPIC 8. I LOVE YOU MORE — RENE & ANGELA — CAPITOL WGIV, KDAY, KSOL, WCIN, KGFJ, WVKO OUT COME THE FREAKS - WAS (WAS NOT) — ZE/ISLAND 9. I’LL DO ANYTHING FOR YOU — DENROY MORGAN — BECKET WRBD, WJLB, WGIV, WAOK, WWDM GONNA GET OVER YOU — FRANCE JOLI — PRELUDE BWCK R/4DIO HIGHLIGHTS V103 — ATLANTA — SCOTTY ANDREWS, PD WRBD — FT. LAUDERDALE — JOE FISHER, PD — #1 — STRIKERS HOTS: C. Carlton, S. Lattisaw, Strikers. Atlantic Starr, OneWay, C. Lynn, F. Smith. B. Ocean, Shalamar, JUMPS: 5 To 2 — Cameo, 12 To 6 — S. Lattisaw, 14 To 7 — L.J. Reynolds, 15 To 10 — Clarke/Duke, 19 Cameo, T. Gardner, Aurra, S. Mills, R. James. ADDS: D. Ross/L. Richie, A. Ward. Tavares, J. Mathis, To 13 — Pointer Sisters, 21 To 14 — Atlantic Starr, 22 To 15 — C. Carlton, 24 To 16 — Kleeer, 26 To 17 Ebonee Webb, Graingers, Scandal. LP ADDS: R. Flack, R. McDonald. — Q. Jones, 23 To 18 — Stargard, 42 To 20 — L. Graham, 25 To 21 — S. Tucker, 35 To 22 — Unlimited Touch, To — E. Kendricks, 24 WAOK — ATLANTA — CARL CONNOR, PD 39 23 Ex To — Dayton, 30 To 26 — Evelyn King. 33 To 27 — C. Lynn, 32 To 28 — Fantasy, Ex To 30 — Bernard Wright, 36 To 31 — R. Flack, HB To 32 — Vin Zee, Ex To 33 — HOTS: Cameo, G. Jones, T. Gardner, Fatback, C. Lynn, Heaven & Earth, Llnx. B. Ocean, G. Knight, S. Manhattans, 44 To 34 — Rene & Angela, 40 To 36 — Woods Empire, Ex To 37 — L. Youngblood, Ex To Lattisaw. Atlantic Starr, Jacksons, A. Bell, Sylvester, D. Williams, P. Tosh, C. Carlton, K. Blow, 38 — Graingers, Ex To 42 — Just Friends, Ex To 43 — K. Burke, Ex To 44 — Starpoint, Ex To 34 — Yarbrough & Peoples, Furious 5 & Sugar Hill Gang, Bros. Johnson, Maze, S, Robinson. R. Flack. ADDS: Yutaka. ADDS: Change. Dynasty, C. Khan, P. Hyman/M. Henderson, S.O.S. Band, Denroy Morgan, After Bach, S.O.S. Band, Emotions, D. Morgan, C. Khan, J. Mathis, Dynasty, CountCoolout. LP ADDS: Marlon McClain. LP ADDS: C. Lynn, Reddings. R. Fields, S. Lattisaw, C. Lynn. KMJQ — HOUSTON — BILL TRAVIS, PD — #1 — R. JAMES WWIN — BALTIMORE — CURTIS ANDERSON, PD HOTS: S. Lattisaw. Cameo. F. Smith. Raydio, Shalamar, C. Khan, Taste of Honey, Atlantic Starr, One HOTS: Aurra, T. Gardner, R. James, Cameo, G. Jones, Sugar Hill Gang, Leprechan, B. Ocean, Strikers, Way, Change, B. Summers, S. Mills. P. Bryson, G. Jones, S. Robinson, Maze, Champaign, Skyy, S. S. Lattisaw, Maze. ADDS: Commodores, L. Graham, Cameron, Bohannon. L. Ritenour, Jacksons, B. Clarke/G. Duke, G. Washington, Slave, Lakeside, J. Jackson, Commodores. ADDS: Lee Ritenour, B. Russell. R. Flack, Yutaka, E. Kendricks, Reddings, Fatback, Smash, Treacherous 3. Woods Empire. LP Ocean. LP ADDS: Miles Davis. ADDS: Bustin Loose (S.T.). WTLC — INDIANAPOLIS — ROGER HOLLOWAY, MD WATV — BIRMINGHAM — BILL GLOVER, MD HOTS: T. Gardner, S. Lattisaw, T. Marie, R. Royce, Sugar Hill Gang, B. Ocean, Unlimited Touch, HOTS: Whispers, Raydio, B. Ocean, L.V. Johnson, Maze, M. Gaye, Strikers, Cameo, Mass Production, Midnight, Atlantic Starr, D. Laws, R. Cameron, Fantasy, Redding, Commodores, Klymaxx, OneWay, E. General Caine, R. James, Q. Jones. B. Summers, Gap Band. 3. Jones, Ohio Players, C. Khan, L. King, L. Graham. T-Connection, S. Robinson. ADDS: S. Vaughn, S.O.S. Band, Change, Manhattans, F. Ritenour, Fatback, D. Laws, R. Crawford, Skyy, Lakeside, F. Smith, Sugar Hill Gang. ADDS: Dayton, K. Waters, G. Phillinganes, Vin Zee. LP ADDS: B. Ocean, S. Lattisaw. Richard Fields, High Gloss, Blow, Yarbrough & Peoples, Bros. Johnson, Jacksons, War, Rufus, Rene/Angela, Ebonee Webb, Equators, Maze, Solar Source, Reddings, Venus, S. Feva. Champaign. LP ADDS: J.G. Watson. Cameo, Sadane, S. Feva, Starpoint. KDAY — LOS ANGELES — JON BADEAUX, MD — #1 — T. MARIE HOTS: C. Lynn, S. Lattisaw, Maze, G. Jones, L. Ritenour, D. Laws, Atlantic Starr, Q. Jones, Klique, Bros. WILD — BOSTON — BUTTERBALL, JR., MD — #1 — DEBRA LAWS Johnson, E. King, Commodores, K. Carnes, D. Williams. ADDS: Yarbrough & Peoples, Evelyn King, JUMPS: 9 To 6 — Maze, 10 To 7 — Unlimited Touch, 15 To 8 — Evelyn King, 20 To 1 1 — W. Lewis, 16 To Rene & Angela, Mighty Fire. LP ADDS: R. Fields, Debarges, Odyssey, Linx. 13 — Kool & Gang, 18 To 14 — Q. Jones, 22 To 16 — C. Lynn, 25 To 19 — Sylvester. 26 To 20 — Atlantic Starr, 28 To 23 — S. Lattisaw, 31 To 25 — C. Carlton, 32 To 26 — Denroy Morgan, 34 To 27 — Teena KGFJ — LOS ANGELES — J.B. STONE, PD — #1 — F. SMITH Marie, 35 To 29 — Shalamar, 36 To 30 — Cameron, 38 To 32 — Betty Wright, 37 To 31 — G. Chandler, HOTS: R. James, Teena Marie, D. Laws. Cameo, C. Lynn, B. Ocean, G. Jones, Stacy Lattisaw, J. Simon. 27 To 24 — K. Burke, 23 To 18 — W. Jackson, 1 1 To 9 — D. Washington, 7 To 4 — Klique, HB To 34 — ADDS: Aurra, Scandal, Chaka Khan. Rufus, Rene& Angela, S.O.S. Band. E. Kendricks, L. Graham. LP Commodores, HB To 35 — L. Graham, HB To 36 — Graingers, HB To 37 — Bros. Johnson, HB To39 — ADDS: R. Dimples, R. Fields, T. Scott, S. Vaughn. P. Tosh. ADDS: B.B.Q. Band, R. Crawford, Change, D. Ross & L. Richie, The Evasion, Dayton, L. WDIA — MEMPHIS — MARK CHRISTIAN, MD Jackson, T.F.O. LP ADDS: Reddings. B. Ocean, G. Gaynor, L.J. Reynolds. HOTS: T. Gardner, Atlantic Starr, S. Lattisaw, Ebonee Webb, Commodores, C. Carlton, E. King, Kool & WPAL — CHARLESTON — DON KENDRICKS, MD — #1 — T. GARDNER The Gang, S. Robinson, D. Laws, Q. Jones, Bros. Johnson, Change, L. Graham. C. Lynn, One Way, HOTS: Atlantic Starr. S. Lattisaw, Maze, B. Ocean, C. Lynn, D. Williams, Cameo. Strikers, Shalamar, Fatback, Heaven & Earth, T. Marie. Slave, Rene & Angela, Joe Simon, Klique, J. Carn, Ullanda Fatback, Vin Zee. P. Tosh, Aurra, Rufus, Pointer Sisters, Sylvester. Starpoint, Jacksons. B.B. King. McCullough. ADDS: D. Ross/L. Richie, Mel Carter, N. Cole. LP ADDS: Bros. Johnson, Commodores. ADDS: R. Crawford. Manhattans, C. Khan, True Image, Dayton, Yarbrough & Peoples, Spinners, P. WEDR — MIAMI — GEORGE JONES, MD — #1 — GAP BAND Hyman/M. Henderson, Betty Wright, Zingara Diane Brooks, Gap Band, Change. Zenith, Cameron, JUMPS: 10 To 2 — Strikers. 13 To 3 — Jimmy Cliff, Ex To 4 — Atlantic Starr, 12 To 5 — Aurra, 20 To 8 — High Gloss. LP ADDS: B. Ocean, D. Warwick, Hawkins Family, S. Lattisaw, Zenith. Maze, Ex To 28 — Barbara Roy. Ex To 27 — Bros. Johnson, Ex To 29— Dayton, Ex To 30 — D. Morgan. WGIV — CHARLOTTE — JOANN GRAHAM, PD ADDS: Stone City Band, S.O.S. Band, Manhattans, Millie Jackson, C. Khan, Change, D. Warwick, Bohannon, P. Hyman/M. Henderson, S. Robinson. LP ADDS: Zingara, S. Feva, World Quake Band, G. HOTS: T. Gardner, S. Lattisaw, Cameo, Count Coolout, D. Laws, Q. Jones, C. Carlton, Ebonee Webb, Philinganes, Reddings. Atlantic Starr, C. Lynn, Whispers, Kool & Gang, Cameron, Jacksons, Commodores, Billy Ocean. ADDS: P. Hyman/M. Henderson, C. Khan, Change, Shalamar, Rene & Angela, Denroy Morgan. LP WLUM — MILWAUKEE — BILL YOUNG, PD ADDS: J.G. Watson, S. Lattisaw, Richard Fields, Billy Ocean, Blue Magic. HOT LP'S: Pointer Sisters, J. Klemmer, Cameo, T. Marie, S. Mills, D. Washington. R. James, Raydio, WGCI — CHICAGO — STEVE HARRIS, MD Terumaso Hino. ADDS: D. Warwick, C. Carlton, Vin Zee, 3rd World, Change. T. Marie, S. Robinson, Q. Jones. LP ADDS: S. Lattisaw, S. Vaughn, T. Scott, Maze, B. Ocean, C. Lynn. HOTS: R. James, Unlimited Touch, T. Gardner, Shalamar, F. Smith, Aurra, S. Mills. D. Washington, T. Marie, G. Jones. ADDS: Sarah Vaughn, C. Carlton, P. Hyman/M. Henderson. LP ADDS: R. Fields. WYLD-FM — NEW ORLEANS — PAUL STEPHENS, MD — #1 — S. MILLS JUMPS: 30 To 18 — 3rd World, 27 To 20 — S. Lattisaw, 11 To 14To L.V. Johnson, 16 WBMX — CHICAGO — PAM WELLES, MD 8 — OneWay, 9— To 12 — T. Houston, 18 To 13 — D. Laws, 26 To 16 — Commodores, 28 To 19 — Klique, Ex To 27 — HOTS: G. Jones, S. Mills, Cameo, T. Gardner, Maze, B. Ocean, Aurra, D. Laws, S. Lattisaw. OneWay, G. Impressions, Ex To 26 — Manhattans, Ex To 28 — War. ADDS: E. Kendricks, L. Graham, P. Hyman/M. Soccio, L. Ritenour, Strikers, Q. Jones. Klique, Unlimited Touch, C. Lynn, W. Jackson, Kool The & Henderson, Jean Carn, Champaign, Pointer Sisters. Gang. L.V. Johnson. ADDS: Commodores, L. Graham, Linx, T. Marie, D. Warwick, Jacksons, R. Cameron, R. Fields, Sugar Hill Gang. WOKB — ORLANDO — BRETT LEWIS, PD — #1 — MAZE HOTS: T. Gardner, Cameo, S. Mills, B. Ocean, R. James, S. Lattisaw, C. Lynn. Furious 5 & Sugar Hill WCIN — CINCINNATI — EVERETT CORK, PD Gang, Strikers. C. Carlton, Count Coolout, E. King, Ohio Players, Atlantic Starr. D. Morgan. ADDS: D. HOTS: R. James, Cameo, B. Ocean. T. Gardner, Q. Jones. S. Mills, T.S. Monk. Clarke/Duke, Dayton, D. Ross/L. Richie, S.O.S. Band, P. Hyman/M. Henderson, Yutaka, Change. C. Khan. Bohannon. LP Laws. Maze, W. Jackson. ADDS: C. Carlton, Atlantic Starr, Rene/Angela. P. Hyman/M. Henderson, S. ADDS: C. Lynn, Billy Ocean, 3rd World, Reddings, Richard Dimples Fields, Solar Source. Robinson. WDAS-FM — PHILADELPHIA — JOE TAMBURRO, PD — #1 — D. LAWS/G. JONES WJMO — CLEVELAND — ERIC STONE, PD — #1 — F. SMITH HOTS: S. Mills, Clarke/Duke, Maze. R. James, Cameo, L. Ritenour, B. Ocean, W. Jackson, Aurra, S. HOTS: Cameo, D. Laws, S. Lattisaw, G. Jones, K.I.D.. D. Washington, Strikers. D. Williams. Aurra, L.J. Lattisaw, Unlimited Touch, T. Marie, Q. Jones, D. Williams, One Way, E. King, L. Graham, K. Burke, C. Reynolds, Noel Pointer, Commodores, W. Jackson. ADDS: Gap Band, C. Lynn, Bernard Wright, Lynn, Fatback, Jacksons, Linx, Bros. Johnson, Sylvester, Zenith. ADDS: Emotions. F. Smith, B.B.Q. Fantasy, Pointer Sisters, Change, Bros. Johnson, Reddings, R. Flack, P. Hyman/M. Henderson, R. Band, D. Ross/L. Richie, Rufus, Evasions, Sun, Manhattans. LP ADDS: Commodores, E. Kendricks, Winters & Fall, Dazz Band. LP ADDS: S. Mills, Cameo, G. Jones, Fatback. L.J. Reynolds, Pointer Pointer Sisters, James Brown, Richard Fields, L. Ritenour. Sisters, Dazz Band. WLLE — RALEIGH — CAESAR GOODING, PD — #1 — R. JAMES KDKO — DENVER — KEVIN BROWN, MD HOTS: G. Jones, G. Soccio, Cameo, Raydio, B. Ocean, L. Ritenour, Maze, Clarke/Duke, B.B.Q. Band, HOTS: R. James, T. Gardner, Stone City Band, B. Ocean, Maze, Cameo, F. Smith. Shalamar, Atlantic C. Lynn, Aurra, Evelyn King, S. Lattisaw, Pointer Sisters, Manhattans, Commodores, L. Graham, Bros. Starr. Teena Marie. ADDS: Players Assoc., S.O.S., R. McDonald, Zingara, Scandal, Manhattans, J. Johnson, F. Joli. ADDS: C. Khan, Tavares, G. Phillinganes, S.O.S. Band, S. Vaughn. R. Crawford. LP Carn. Henderson/Hyman. LP ADDS: C. Lynn, Stacy Lattisaw, B. Ocean. Reddings, T. Scott, Richard ADDS: R. Cameron. Maze. Fields. KSOL — SAN FRANCISCO — BERNIE MOODY, PD — #1 — R. JAMES WJLB — DETROIT — TOM COLLINS, PD — #1 — S. MILLS JUMPS:7To3 — Q. Jones, 11 To 7 — D. Laws, 12 To 8 — B. Ocean, 14 To 9 — Kool & The Gang, 16 To JUMPS: 7 To 2— Passage, 13 To 3 — B. Ocean, 14 To 4 — L.V. Johnson, 12 To 5 — D. Laws, 10 To 6 — 12 — Whispers, 18 To 13 — S. Lattisaw, 17 To 14 — One Way, 20 To 15 — G. Soccio, 22 To 16 — Klique, 1 1 To 7 — Linx, 15 To 8 — Kool & Gang, 18 To 9 — L.J. Reynolds. 19 To 10 — Sylvester, 17 To 1 Shalamar, 21 To 17 — Fatback. 23 To 18 — Bros. Johnson, 24 To 19 — Commodores, 29 To 20 — C. — R. Crawford, 20 To 12 — K. Carnes, 21 To 13 — Ohio Players, 24 To 14 — Atlantic Starr, 26 To 15 — S. Lynn, 25 To 21 — Klique, 31 To 22 — T. Marie, 26 To 23 — T-Connection, 28 To 24 — Aurra. 32 To 26 — Lattisaw. 27 To 16 — Unlimited Touch. 25 To 18 — Jacksons. 30 To 19 — C. Staton. 28 To 20 — Fatback, Sylvester, 36 To 27 — L. Graham. 39 To 28 — E. King, 35 To 29 — C. Lynn, 38 To 30 — D. Williams, 41 To 29 To 21 — A. Bell. 31 To 23 — R. Fields, 32 To 22 — TFO, 33 To 24 — Future Flight, 34 To 31 — Atlantic Starr, 40 To 32 — P. Hyman/M. Henderson. ADDS: Reddings. Pointer Sisters, P. Tosh, 25 — K. Burke, 36 To 27 - C. Lynn, 37 To 28 — Odyssey, 38 To 30 — Rufus. 39 To 29 — Shaiamar, Linx, C. Carlton, Fantasy, Rene & Angela. 40 To 31 — Pointer Sisters, LP To 32 — E. King, Q. LP To 33 — Jones. LP To 35 — S. KMJM — ST. LOUIS — DICK EDWARDS, MD — #1 — KIM CARNES Robinson, LP To 34 — Rene & Angela, LP 37 L. Williams, — To — Graham, LP To 36 — D. LP To 38 HOTS: Raydio, R. James, R. Winters & Fall, T. Gardner, Taste of Honey. Gap Band. C. Khan, S. Bros. Johnson, LP To 39 — R. McNeir. LP To 40 — J. Cliff. ADDS: R. Flack. D. Morgan, G. Soccio, Robinson, Stars on 45, G. Washington. Atlantic Starr, Santana, S. Clarke/G. Duke. S. Lattisaw, S. Mills, Reddings, T. Marie, Tavares, Major Harris. Champaign, A. Meyers, Commodores. ADDS: B. Ocean, R. Fields. Air Supply. WGPR-FM — DETROIT — GEORGE WHITE, PD OKIOO — WASHINGTON — DWIGHT LANGLEY, MD HOTS: S. Mills, G. Soccio, T. Gardner, D. Laws, A. Meyers, T. Change, One Way, Houston, Cameo. HOTS: T. Marie, D. Laws, T. Gardner. B. Ocean, Cameo, Unlimited Touch. Fatback. F. Smith, Aurra. ADDS: Jacksons, Marlon McClain. After Bach, Just Friends, Kleeer. Originals. Graingers. LP ADDS: Klique, Bros. Johnson. Q. Jones, S. Lattisaw, C. Lynn, Commodores, Maze. ADDS: K. Blow. R. Flack, L. Commodores. S. Lattisaw. Graham, Manhattans. LP ADDS: Commodores, Maze.

Cash Box/July 11, 1981 37 INItKN/NIUN/IL . U.S. Labels Look To Rebound From Soft First Half Overseas (continued from page 12) played. Adam And The Ants also had a very The Netherlands, France and the U.K. by successful and well-received overseas and Prince were well-received enough for the U.S. tour as well, in addition to such acts as label to begin planning a second trek for the the Clash and Judas Priest. artist sometime later this year. “It’s still essential for an artist to tour, Like the other labels in the WEA Inter- although it’s quite a bit more costly now. TV, national fold, Warner Bros, is looking to of course, is the most vital media for selling new releases from such proven inter- records in Europe, with the press of course. national superstar acts as Fleetwood Mac We need a concentrated effort from all sec- with Island Records. Belew has played with such artists as . . and , in addition to the long- tors of the media and will be relying on that Frank Zappa, Garland Jeffreys, Herbie Hancock and Robert Fripp, with whom he has just awaited second album by Rickie Lee Jones, heavily in the second half.” recorded a new King Crimson album. Belew will record his debut LP this summer at to bolster sales. Capitol/EMI/Liberty Island’s Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas. Pictured standing at the signing are CBS Records International Any profit losses experienced by (l-r): Larry Lighter, Belew’s attorney; Ron Goldstein, president, Island USA; and Stan “In comparison to last year, we’ve been a Capitol/EMIA/Liberty Records throughout Hertzman, Belew’s manager. Pictured seated is Belew. little behind,” said Allen Davis, president of the international markets in the first half of CBS Records International (CRI). “It hasn’t this year were more than made up for by been a very good year for U.S. -originated “excellent results from such markets as INTERNATIONAL DATELINE product overseas, particularly in Spain, Australia,” according to Capitol/ company at the 43rd regular stockholders' and Norway. Those markets have EMIA/Liberty Records Group vice presi- Italy meeting, held at the Hotel Okura in Tokyo been pretty chauvinistic. But then again, dent of international Helmut Fest. MILAN — CGD-Messaggerie Musicali has on June 19. our product flow will be stronger in the “Markets which have been weaker in the started a special campaign for the Epic-Sony Record Co., has instituted a second half of this year, so I’m not too past for us, such as France and Spain, have "nouvelle vague,” the new pop wave com- new label, Sweet Donuts, which is slated to worried.” been catching up swiftly, as well," said Fest. ing from France. Among the acts involved release music. The first release will be Again, echoing the sentiments of others, “And while we’ve had some difficulty in the are Lio (currently #1 in Italy with “Amoureux "Radio Gale” by the Dolly Dots, which is ex- Davis cited the “continued softness of the Latin American marketplace due to Solitaires"), Elli & Jacno, Sonia and the pected to appear on the market on July 21 European market, in terms of buying” as monetary problems and tough economic group Mathemattques Modernes. The Japan Music Instrument Manufac- the primary reason for a decline in sales. conditions in general, we've been fortunate Fausto Leali, previously at Ciao, recor- turing Co., a subsidiary of the Yamaha However, he did add, also like others, that to have the right product to create a very ded his new album on Itaca label, which is Music Instrument Co., is slated to hold the good first half." such traditional markets as England, distributed by Ri-Fi . . . Drupi has switched “Light Music Contest ’81” on Sept. 15 at France, Germany and Japan were the Fest pointed to the domestic and inter- from Real Music to Fonit-Cetra. His new LP, Nemu-No-Sato in the Mie prefecture. strongest territories for CRI in the first half national success of such perennial top- produced by the New Trolls, will be out on Amateur bands that won at the preliminary sellers as Anne Murray and Kenny Rogers, of 1981. the market in September . . . Singer/song- contests in each district of the country are The success of newer artists throughout along with the breakthrough of newcomer writer Stefano Rosso signed recently with entitled to take part in the contest. The Europe for CRI, such as Shakin' Stevens, Sheena Easton, Kim Carnes and the multi- Lupus. He formerly recorded for Ciao. company has previously held such contests The Cure, The Nolans, Canada’s Loverboy million worldwide sales of Neil Diamond’s A new low-priced jazz line, Giants of Jazz, in the past in nine districts of the country. and, in particular, Adam And The Ants, The Jazz Singer as leading the label during has been announced by Cinevox. Dis- However, the company decided to get a among others, has been a bright spot for the first six months. tributed by Dischi Ricordi, the first release national contest started this year to expand CRI’s first half, however. And the continued “We’ve also had great success with Juice of eight albums will feature recordings by and make it more prosperous. worldwide success of such superstar acts Newton, and Gary U.S. Bonds has been Gerry Mulligan, Dizzy Gillespie, Charles Discomate Records is expected to as Billy Joel, who received the prestigious very hot,” added Fest. “April Wine has just Mingus and others. release a two-discs set of the “Very Best of Crystal Globe Award earlier this year for had a very good tour, as well. Sales of The A new wholesale company, Disco Ockey, ABBA” LP in July. The LP will feature 24 sales of over 5 million albums outside the Tubes’ new album, “The Completion was born in Milan. Affiliated with Pan- songs from the "Dancing Queen" LP to the Backwards Principle,” in Europe have U.S., was also encouraging. arecord, it will also operate in the im- already exceeded every other album present. “The most significant tour this year, in ar- port/export activity. Managing director of Terao of is released by the group, and by the time they Akira Toshiba/EMI es- tistic terms, was Bruce Springsteen’s re- the new society is Franco Caleca. tablishing sales records every day with his finish up their most extensive tour ever over cent overseas trip,” noted CRI’s Davis. Organizer Vittorio Salvetti announced many hits this year. As of July 22, his three there, they will have played more than 45 the 18th edition of Festivalbar, the record “Audience reaction to every show was smashes, “Ruby No Yubiwa," "Shadow and sales dates.” contest created to reward the songs most phenomenal, went up on City” and "Sasurai,” have been ranked As for the remainder of the year, Fest Springsteen’s entire catalog everywhere he played through the jukeboxes in Italy dur- within 1 the singles chart of this said that “we’re basing projections for the the Top 5 on ing the summer. The prizes will be given in country. second six months on a most promising Japanese Retail Group Verona on Sept. 5. kozo itsuka first half, string of a good current hit records mario de luigi Calls For Rental Ban and a number of excellent releases from a of acts with international Japan United Kingdom TOKYO — The AARDJ, the Japanese trade number 10 proven association for record and tape retailers, track records, such as The Knack, Little TOKYO — Nobutaka Matsumura, senior LONDON — The Associated Communica- has called on the government to confront River Band and The Motels.” director of Nippon Columbia, has been ap- tions Corp. (ACC) announcement through

the growing problem of record rentals. In A&M pointed as the president of the company, deputy chief executive Jack Gill that it will addition, the AARDJ is preparing civil suits “The industry as a whole, internationally, succeeding Takaml Shobochi, who was reorganize its involvement with the record against various record rental businesses has been in a lull during the first six months named chairman of the board of directors. and tape industry is something of a conun- for indemnities for copyright violations. of 1981,” said A&M vice president of inter- The appointments were announced at the drum. The company plans to expand its The AARDJ has called on the govern- national Jack Lossman. “We expect the meeting of directors held on June 18 at the record and tape selling and distribution ac-

ment to outlaw record rentals, a move second half to be a much more successful company’s headquarters in Tokyo. tivities, while it will close its manufacturing

already taken by the Japanese period . . . especially after August, when Akira Kobayashi, head of the Haneda facility at Mitcham Surrey, resulting in the Assn. (JPRA), the things start picking up.” factory of Apollon Music Industries, was loss of 180 jobs. This announcement manufacturers’ trade association. (continued on page 39) appointed as the senior director of the follows the recent plans announced by RCA -INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERS Germany Argentina Australia TOP TEN 45s TOP TEN 45s 9 TOP TEN 45s 1 Stars On 45 — CNR 1 1 Bette Davis Eyes — Kim Carnes — EMI America Papucho Amor — Lucrecia — CBS 2 Hands Up (Give Me Your Love) — Ottawan — Carrere 2 This Ole House — Shakin' Stevens — Epic 2 Tu Para Ml — Franco Simone — Microfon 3 Lieb mich ein letztes Mai — Roland Kaiser — Hansa 3 3 Turn Me Loose — Loverboy — CBS The Gambler — Kenny Rogers — EMI 4 In The Air Tonight — Phil Collins — Atlantic 4 4 Jealous Guy — — Polydor Este Es Ml Regalo — Mario Milito — Microfon 5 Shaddap You Face — Joe Dolce Music Theatre — Ariola 5 — — Rak 5 Hoy He Empezado A Quererte — Dyango — EMI 6 Loreley — Dschinghis Khan — Jupiter 6 Bad Habits — Billy Field — WEA 6 My Turn To Love You — Eddy Grant — Interdisc/ATC 7 This Ole House — Shakin' Stevens — Epic 7 Keep On Loving You — Epic 7 Living In The Front Line — Eddy Grant — ATC/Music Hall REO Speedwagon — 8 Chequered Love — Kim Wilde — RAK 8 They Won’t Let My Girlfriend Talk To — — 8 Babooshka — Kate Bush — EMI Me Jimmy & The Boys 9 Bette Davis Eyes — Kim Carnes — EMI 9 Avenue Tremendo Amor — Maria Celeste — Dyango-EMI 10 Mind Of A Toy — Visage — Polydor 10 Carlta De Pena — Los Moros — RCA 9 Gotta Pull Myself Together — The Nolans — Epic 10 Cool World — — Avenue TOP TEN LPs 1 A wle ABBA — ABBA — Polydor TOP TEN LPs TOP TEN LPs 2 Face Value — Phil Collins — WEA 1 Come Tl Amo — various artists — K-tel/ATC 1 Ballads — Parlophone 3 Long Play Album — Stars On 45 — CNR 2 De Nina A Mu|er — Julio Iglesias — CBS 2 Face Value — Phil Collins — Atlantic 4 Visage — Polydor 3 En Argentina — Franco Simone — Microfon 3 Corroboree — Split Enz — Chrysalis 5 This Ole House — Shakin' Stevens — Epic 4 Muslca Muy Exclusiva — various artists — K-tel 4 Vienna — Ultravox — Chrysalis 6 Turn Of The Tide — Barclay James Harvest — Polydor 5 Flash Gordon — soundtrack — EM! 5 Loverboy — CBS 7 Christiane F. — Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo — 6 Estrellas En 45 — various artists — Phonogram 6 Hi Infidelity — REO Speedwagon — Epic soundtrack/David Bowie — RCA 7 Hits Greatest — Kenny Rogers — EMI 7 1981 . . . The Sound — various artists — EMI 8 Die schonsten Melodien der Welt No. II — Orchester Antony 8 Exltos Del Amor 81 — various artists — Microfon 8 The Fox — Elton John — Rocket Ventura — Ariola 9 My Turn To Love You — Eddy Grant — Interdisc/ATC 9 Christopher Cross — Warner Bros. 9 Stinker — Marius Muller-Westernhagen — Ariola 10 Culpable — Barbra Streisand — CBS Arc Of A Diver — Steve Winwood — Island 10 Computerwelt — Kraftwerk — Kling Klang — Prensario — Kent Music Report —Der Musikmarkt

38 Cash Box/July 11, 1981 NTERN/mON/IL U.S. Labels LooKTo Rebound From Soft First Half Overseas (continued from page 3S) LPs from Isaac Hayes, Busta Jones, Nick The international sales picture for A&M Gilder, Peaches & Herb, as well as new act has been far from gloomy, however. Led by Novo Combo, are expected to boost sales. Styx and the Police, which finished a very Other highlights are expected to be a mo- successful worldwide tour, as well as tion picture soundtrack entitled Green Ice, Quincy Jones, Split Enz, Squeeze and scored by Rolling Stones’ Bill Wyman, new Supertramp, the label fared well in the product in the fall from Kool & The Gang traditional European markets, as well as and Benny Mardones, and live, two-record Japan and Canada, according to Lossman. sets from Rush and Cameo. Catalog product from such perennial top- MCA WEA APE OVER FAY RAY — WEA International recently signed British rock band Fay Ray selling international acts as Herb Alpert and MCA vice president, international, Lou to a long-term, worldwide conttact. The group’s debut album will be distributed by Elektra The Carpenters also contributed to A&M's Cook noted that although the past six in the U.S. Celebrating the group's signing are (l-r): Rick Smith and Bobby Urban, attor- bottom line. months have been “relatively flat, neys for Fay Ray; Fred Haayen, senior vice president, WEA International; and Mel Lossman further indicated that such saleswise” for the label, he said that he Fuhrman, East Coast general manager, Elektra/Asylum. “growth markets” as the Latin American “didn’t consider that bad for the state of the territories, and Mexico in particular, should record business overall.” He added thatthe INTERN/4TIONML DATELINE prove to be bright spots for the label “in the label has had “probably fewer acts touring very near future.” overseas” thisyear due to economic condi- its manufacturing in the U.K., Under they are able to offer on the product, but to cut "We found that such cities as Caracas, tions, especially newer acts. plan, will have its records and also because advertising campaigns have the new ACC Venezuela are viable marketplaces, not “This year, we didn't send many new acts (who reminded consumers of the wealth of “ag- tapes made by two new suppliers only for touring but for selling LPs," he overseas for promotional or concert tours,

have been given guarantees of capacity ing,” but excellent, product in the racks . . . pointed out. “And until The Police played whereas in the past that was almost man- will finance for Record companies should pay careful at- and to whom ACC supply there, we weren't aware that Greece was datory,” said Cook. “There are fewer large equipment and plant). ACC’s current tention to the findings of a recent Chrysalis more receptive to rock and pop acts than venues overseas now, and it’s too costly to record label, PRT, is to be discontinued, Records dealer survey that showed we thought it was.” send a band on a tour of small halls or and the expansion of its recording activities retailers were often unable to provide Lossman added that although Australia clubs. Even if they sell out it’s hard to break will take place through a new company, customers with information on catalog and New Zealand appeared "a little weak” even.” details of which are yet to be announced. product because it was simply not on hand. for tours “due to the glut of bands in those However, concert tours for acts with solid will take It is also a timely reminder that the BPI is Derek Honey, last MD of PRT, up countries right now,” South America was international followings, such as the other responsibilities within ACC; general only now considering overall promotion of still a very lucrative touring area. In fact, Crusaders, Don Williams and Tom Petty, manager Trevor Eyles is leaving the com- the industry some 10 years after retailers Lossman noted that a full tour of the conti- are still undertaken, according to Cook pany; and Howard Barrow will become suggested it. nent has been planned for The Police dur- because “in the case of those artists, it of the sales distribu- Sales of videocassette recorders have general manager and ing the latter half of the year. makes more sense to mount a tour.” will quickly in the last that tion company. Other appointments be grown so few months PolyGram The case of Australia-based Joe Dolce’s take shortages are restricting sales. Sales have made as the new operations shape. PolyGram is currently readying a sub- success with the novelty record "Shaddap actually indicated that units will GEM Records has ceased trading “due 750,000 be stantial campaign internationally to You Face" was a unique case of “breaking All installed this year, but if there was enough to market conditions.” of the label's acts promote upcoming releases by such es- an artist from overseas here, rather than available, easily have been released, with the exception of hardware the figure could tablished acts as Carolyne Mas, Gloria the other way around,” according to Cook. is for the be afull million. Plans for videodisc promo- Samson, which licensed to RCA Gaynor, Dr. Hook, and Lipps, Inc. in He said that, of course, he would like to take David tion continue with announcing U.K. and Japan. MD Simone has Thorn-EMI Europe, and particularly the German more overseas artists with hits like Dolce to Arista/Ariola affairs that it is setting a manufacturing facility joined as business up market, according to Jenny Meyers, inter- break in the U.S., but added that the label Kim Marshall following. Also, in the U.K., with an annual capacity of three director, with national exploitation manager. has “no specific plans” to beef up its roster Plnl to million discs. first of two factories, Carole has moved the expanding The "Although nothing has been locked in as of international acts. Zomba Organisation . . . Independent label located in Swindon Wiltshire, will com- far as tours are concerned, our top priority, in Ensign, formed in 1977 by Nigel Gralnge mence production January 1982, currently, is The Moody Blues,” said Toshiba/EMI Reports after he left Phonogram, is to expand into reaching full capacity by April. Thorn-EMI Meyers. “As a superstar act with worldwide In ’80-’81 is developing its manufacturing equip- Revenues Up the U.S. Following the signing of a licensing own presence, the next phase in our plan for the of ment in and is also discussing the Total sales forToshiba/EMI rose deal for the U.K. and parts Europe, Germany Moody Blues is to promote awareness in TOKYO — negotiations with a U.S. major are well un- possibility of hardware manufacturing in markets throughout Europe. We expect in Japan during the fiscal year ended

der way. Europe as a joint venture with AEG that the soundtrack to the motion picture March 31 . Sales revenues of 25.7 billion yen The drive on catalog product through Telefunken, JVC and Thomson Brandt . . . Endless Love, with Diana Ross and Lionel ($116.7 million) represented a 7.7% in- of price cutting and mass promotion have im- Just as the distribution of video software is Richie, which we will distribute overseas, crease for the company over the totals fiscal proved sales in the U.K. considerably. First paralleling the record industry, with many will be an important piece of product for the previous year. 10 in the field was CBS with its “Nice Price” videograms distributed by record company us." Records accounted for 72.9% of the total series of titles, to which it recently added a teams, so, too, the independent operators During the first half of the year, Meyers sales revenues, bringing in 18.7 billion yen further 15 titles. As noted recently, Virgin as one-stop wholesalers have moved into pointed to the success of Polydor’s Visage ($84.1 million). On the other hand, now has “Cheap Thrills,” WEA has tagged the field. As an attempt to persuade throughout Europe, and in Germany par- prerecorded tapes brought in 7.0 billion its budget series “X-tra,” Capitol/Liberty retailers who have not yet moved into video, ticularly, where the single, “Fade To Grey,” yen ($32.6 million). has “Green Light” and Ariola/Arista has its the system of leasing a batch of tapes to was certified gold and the LP went to #1, as Domestic recordings — headed by Of “Price Cutter” scheme. Latecomers to the retailers has been introduced. After an in- one of the label’s highlights. She also noted Course, Go Nagafuchi, Yumi Matsutoya, idea are Polydor and DJM, and soon to be itial trial period, the retailer has several op- that Rainbow “did very well with its ‘Difficult Akira Terao and the Kai Band — accounted announced are schemes in the works from tions; to return tapes and rental club mem- To Cure’ album in Japan, The Netherlands, for 68.5% of the total sales, international Motown and MCA. Retailers are reporting bership fees, to buy the tapes outright at a Germany and France, as well as the U.K., acts, including Cheryl Ladd, Blondie, Paul

increased sales for catalog product, not reduced rate or to opt for another trial where it charted Top 5.” McCartney, Kate Bush and Beatles catalog, only because of the advantageous prices period. paul bridge Scheduled August releases such as new accounted for the balance. INTERN>CTION/1L BESTSELLERS

Italy Japanr United Kingdom TOP TEN 45s TOP TEN 45s TOP TEN 45s 1 Amoureux Solitaires - Lio — Ariola 1 Hurricane — Chanels — Epic/Sony 1 Being With You — Smokey Robinson — Motown Sempllce — Giannai Tcogni — Paradiso/CGC 2 Ruby No Yublwa — Akira Terao — Toshiba/EMI 2 One Day In Your Life — — Motown Sara Perche Tl Amo — Ricchi e Poveri Baby 3 Nagal Yoru — Chiharu Matsuyama — News 3 Going Back To My Roots — Odyssey — RCA 4 Chi Fermera La Muslca — Pooh — CGD 4 Smile For Me — Nahoko Kawai — Nippon Columbia 4 How ‘Bout Us — Champaign — CBS 5 Canta Appress A Nule — Edoardo Bennato — Ricordi 5 Natsu No Toblra — Seiko Matsuda — CBS/Sony 5 More Than In Love — Kate Robbins — RCA 6 Enola Gay — Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark — Dindisc 6 Dakaretayl, Mo Ichldo — Eikichi Yazawa — Warner/Pioneer 6 Teddy Bear — Red Sovine — Starday 7 Woman — John Lennon — Geffen 7 Oyome Sanba — Hiromi Goh — CBS Sony 7 Ghost Town — The Specials — 2 Tone 8 Gioca Jouer — Claudio Cecchetto — Hit Mania 8 Naglsa No Love Letter — Kenji Sawada — Polydor 8 All Stood Still — Ultravox — Chrysalis 9 — Robert Palmer — Island 9 Okuhlda Bojo — Tetsuya Ryu — Trio 9 Will You? — Hazel O'Connor — A&M 10 L’Artlglano — Adriano Celentano — Clan 10 Sunset Memory — Naomo Sugimura — Polystar 10 Memory — Elaine Paige — Polydor TOP TEN LPs TOP TEN LPs TOP TEN LPs 1 Icaro — Renato Zero — Zerolandia/RCA 1 Reflections — Akira Terao — Toshiba/EMI 1 Present Arms — UB40 — DEP International 2 Making Movies — — Vertigo 2 Jldai O Koete — Chiharu Matsuyama — News 2 Anthem — Toyah — Safari 3 Rondo Venezlano — Rondo Veneziano — Baby 3 Greatest Hits — Arabesque — Cictor 3 Stars On 45 — Star Sound — CBS 4 Le Mle Strade — Gianni Togni — Paradiso/CGD 4 Silhouette — Seiko Matsuda — CBS/Sony 4 Chariots Of Fire — Vangelis — Polydor 5 Llo — Ariola 5 A Long Vacation — Eiichi Otaki — CBS/Sony 5 Magnetic Fields — Jean-Michel Jarre — Polydor 6 Guilty — Barbra Streisand — CBS 6 Modern Girl — Sheena Easton — Toshiba/EMI 6 Disco Nltes, Disco Daze — various artists — Ronco 7 1978-1980 — Pooh — CGD 7 Orange Express — Sadao Watanabe — CBS/Sony 7 Heaven Up Here — Echo & The Bunnymen — Korova 8 Pleasure — Steven Schlaks — Baby 8 Mlzu No Naka No Asia We — Yumi Matsutoya — Toshiba/EMI 8 Somewhere In England — George Harrison — Dark Horse 9 Double Fantasy — John Lennon and Yoko Ono — Geffen 9 Al No Corrida — Quincy Jones — Alfa 9 The River — Bruce Springsteen — CBS 10 Notte Rosa — — CGD 10 Yoko Hara Ga Kataru Hltotoki Yoko Hara — Victor Kings Of The Wild Frontier — Adam & The Ants — CBS — Musica E Disch -Cash Box of Japan —Melody Maker

Cash Box/July 11, 1981 39 Losk And Petrone Are Promoted In Reshuffle Of PolyGram Marketing Unit (continued from page 5) Records’ West Coast operation. Prior to his current promotion, Harry "The enormous success of many of our Losk was vice president, midwest region, West Coast-based artists made it plain that (PDI). PolyGram Distribution, Inc. Losk we needed to afford greater responsibilities began his music business career as opera- to our Los Angeles operations so that we dis- tions manager for CBS’ Minneapolis may further maximize these artists’ career tribution branch. He moved on to own opportunities,” Sherwood said. “With outlet, 1959- Music City, his own retail from Emiel's long-proven track record in 64. From there, he joined Lieberman Enter- building a successful team, he and West prises, as vice president, and in 1975, he Coast vice president and general manager joined Phonogram/Mercury as national Russ Regan will further advance the sales manager. He later became vice presi- building of our West Coast creative staff. B’NAI B’RITH HONORS HAMMOND, FRANKLIN — The B’nai B'rith music and perform- dent, national sales, a post he kept until at- "Emiel’s feel for music, his great in- ing arts lodge recently held its 17th annual awards dinner at the Grand Ballroom of New taining his position at PDI. dividual style and his depth of experience York’s Sheraton Centre Hotel. Pictured are (l-r): Larry Kramer, dinner chairman; Herb Commenting on the changes, Sherwood involving West Coast distribution and many Linsky, president, music & performing arts lodge, B’nai B'rith; ; Jerry Wexler, stated, "Harry's reputation as a creative, other record operations make him a won- artist-oriented is well-known who accepted the Creative Achievement award for Aretha Franklin, who was ill; John Ham- record man derful asset in his new position,” Sherwood mon, recipient of the Humanitarian Award; Bob Jones, WNEW radio personality; and and well-founded. He’s a man of great in- added. telligence, skills, Robert Sugarman, president, district one, B’nai B'rith. warmth and proven and Petrone started in the music industry as a marketing fills key as the senior man, he a saleman for United Distributing Corp. in role in the overall development of our 1971. In 1974, he became the regional Labels Move On Bar Coding management team.” director for Phonodisc, Inc. He rose to the (continued from page 5) coded will be included in the test (see The promotion of Emiel Petrone places regional director, position of West Coast according to Joe Cohen, NARM executive separate story). an increased emphasis on PolyGram Distribution, Phonodisc, and in 1977, vice president, a questionnaire distributed NARM will also hold regular meetings director for became the Western regional last year to 100 rack jobbers showed that every six months of the Retailers Advisory his Capitol Set To Release PDI. Prior to current appointment, 75% wanted labels to use bar code. Committee and the Merchandisers Ad- Petrone served as vice president, West “The fr problem was that the manufac- visory Committee beginning in March 1982. Five Albums In July region, for PDI. Coast turers and the merchandisers were each with an initial meeting scheduled for Sep- — Capitol Records has LOS ANGELES waiting for the other to make the first tember of this year. scheduled the release of new albums by A&M Launches Push For move,” says Cohen, "so we encouraged the Cohen also notes that the price of the Red Rider, Rene and Angela, Eric Mercury, manufacturers to make the first move.” scanning equipment and film masters Deserters and Brooklyn, Bronx & Brothers Johnson Album The Cohen noted that the advantages bar needed to make a code for each album Queens Band for July 13. LOS ANGELES — The Brothers Johnson’s coding provides on the warehouse level release have come down in the past year Red Rider’s “As Far As Siam” is the upcoming A&M album, “Winners," will be with inventory, returns and sorting of and that the symbol itself "is not seen as Toronto-based quintet’s follow-up to its the subject of an extensive marketing cam- records in boxes are matched by the uses such an eyesore now because of its wide debut LP last year, "Don’t Fight It.” The paign, with the label’s marketing, merchan- on a retail level in controlling inventory and use elsewhere." album features nine tunes and was dising and the artists' management also determining sales patterns either in one “We want every manufacturer to be using produced by Capitol staffer Richard participating in the project. store or, by using telecommunications bar code at least on new releases within the Landis. Rene Moore and Angela Winbush’s According to Jeff Ayeroff, vice president equipment, in a chain of stores. NARM, in next nine months,” he said. second album for Capitol, "Wall To Wall,” " of creative services at A&M, ‘Winners’ cooperation with Elroy Enterprises, plans was produced by the duo with Bobby Wat- evolved out of a desire to do something dif- to set up a store that will use scanning NARM, Elroy To Set son of Rufus. Several members of Rufus ferent for our biggest R&B/pop-oriented equipment and only labels that are bar Toto play on the album, a preview Up Bar Code Store and and act. single, “I More," already — As part of a continued effort Love You has The cornerstone of the campaign is the WCI Wins Business NEW YORK gained radio airplay and is bulleting up the album's cover graphics that feature a play to encourage the use of bar coding, the In The Arts Award of Cash Box B/C Singles chart. on the LP’s title including a double cover National Assn, Recording Merchan- While “Gimme A Call Sometime" is Eric gatefold package, the Olympic style NEW YORK — Warner Communications disers (NARM), in collaboration with Elroy Mercury's debut LP for Capitol, he is an es- Brothers Johnson medallion and an in- Inc. (WCI) received a 1980"BusinesslnThe Enterprises, will install point-of-purchase tablished artist with four albums under his ner spread depicting George and Louis Arts" award for the second straight year in scanning equipment in a retail store to belt. In addition, Mercury has had his Johnson running, cycling, playing soccer, ceremonies conducted at the St. Louis Arts develop sales and inventory information. songs recorded by Roberta Flack and baseball, basketball and practicing karate. Museum. The award was one of 50 given to Only those record labels using bar coding Donny Hathaway and Kenny Rankin and The album’s graphics extend to the firms ranging in size from small local on album product will be involved in the for his has production credit work on the merchandising kit, to be made available to businesses to large multi-national corpora- test. Roberta Flack featuring Donny Hathaway retail, including six 18"x24" posters (from tions. The equipment, developed by Long album. the inner spread pictures), a two foot cir- The corporations honored were selected Island company Symbol Technology, will Deserters and The Brooklyn, Bronx & cular die-cut of the medallion and 10 front as winners of a national competition co- be installed in an existing Record World Queens Band (BB&Q) are each making and back cover flats. Medallion buttons and sponsored by Forbes Magazine and the store owned by the Elroy chain. debuts with self-titled albums. Deserters paperweights will also be distributed. Business Committee for the Arts. An in- The point-of-purchase scanning equip- consists of British vocalist/bassist Chris Ayeroff said he expects the LPs dependent panel of arts, business and ment, which will cost from $5,000-$10.000 Gibb, Scottish vocalist/guitarist Ken theme to encourage creative retailing with government leaders reviewed the nearly per checkout counter, will give the retailer MacLean and drummer Henry DiClemente potential for tie-ins with sports stores, 300 nominated programs and selected the instantaneous sales and inventory figures from Toronto. BB&Q's single, “On The makers of athletic equipment and local winners. on all bar coded product in the store. Beat,” has already been released. WCI received its for sports activity. award the major role Release LPs Several film and video spots have been it played in the creation of Summer Arts MCA To recorded. Kramer/Rocklen filmed Fund after a proposed $3.5 million cut in the LOS ANGELES — MCA Records recently

soundstage performance of the artists’ first New York City Department of Cultural Af- announced plans to release 1 1 new albums single, “Real Thing,” and Dancing Bear fairs budget threatened to eliminate 90% of in July, including seven country releases. Prod, shot footage of the group while work- the city funding for free summer programs Among the country LPs is a live album by ing at UCLA photographing the Brothers’ in the parks. Merle Haggard, entitled, "Rainbow Stew:" a cover art session. A three and a half minute Jason Berman, vice president, public af- studio album by Don Williams, entitled promo spot featuring the single and a 30- fairs of WCI, accepted the award on behalf “Especially For You;" and “With Love" by second TV spot have been cut to run on to of the company from Brendan Gill, film and John Conlee. Soul Train shows. theatre critic of The New Yorker magazine. Other albums due for July include “Blue In 1980 WCI pledged $2 million to the And Gray” by Poco; Tanya Tucker's

Famous Set To Push American Film Institute toward the “Should I Do It;” a self-titled LP by Bad ‘Raiders’ purchase and renovation of Immaculate Manners; the soundtrack to the film The Film Score Heart College in Hollywood, where the in- Legend of the Lone Ranger, a self-titled NEW YORK — Famous Music, a division of stitute will move its Center for Advanced debut by Shaun Nielson; "Master Of Paramount Pictures, has launched a cam- Film Study. Bluegrass" by Bill Monroe; the MCA debut paign to support the John Williams score WCI also provided support for new by The Thrasher Brothers, entitled for the Paramount film Raiders Of The Lost American theatre in its funding of The Ac- "Smooth Southern Highway;” and Jerry Ark. An extensive promotional effort will be tors' Studio, Actor's Theatre of Louisville, Clower’s “More Good ’Uns." FORGET THE FINE PRINT — Jazz put behind the upcoming single release of Women Interart Theatre, the First All- Int’l keyboardist Tom Grant has signed with the Raiders theme by Meco, which will be Children’s Theatre, the American Place Spearhead Bowed W.M.O.T. Records. Grant, who has recor- released on Columbia Records. Theatre, Circle Repertory Theatre, Equity LOS ANGELES — Spearhead Inter- ded with Tony Williams, Joe Henderson Famous Music will also publish the Library Theatre, the Corporate Theatre national, a public relations company handl- and Woody Shaw, will have his first solo LP, theme in multiple arrangements for band, Fund and many others. Additional funds ing entertainment, music industry and "You Hardly Know Me," released in July. concert and symphonic performance and were contributed to Carnegie Hall, the allied accounts, was formed recently. The The first single released from the LP, in various folios. Original artwork American Museum of Natural History, the new firm is located at 8833 Sunset Blvd.. "Heaven Is Waiting," will feature Patrice corresponding to the movie advertising will Jewish Museum, the Metropolitan Museum Suite 402, Los Angeles. Calif. 90069. The Rushen. be used to increase recognition. of Art and WNEW-TV. telephone number is (213) 652-8831.

Cash Box/July 11, 1981 COIN MACHINE Sega’s P .J. Pizzazz s Williams Electronics Hosts Restaurant Will Third ‘Achievement9 Conference Open Nationwide CHICAGO — Key members of the Williams was singled out to receive an engraved OCEANSIDE, CA — Sega Enterprises, Inc. Electronics, Inc. staff assembled at Phea- watch in recognition of his outstanding con- plans to introduce its P.J. Pizzazz family fun sant Run Resort June 12 and 13 for the tribution towards the successful spin-off of restaurants throughout the United States, company's Third Annual Accent on Williams from Xcor (the former parent com- according to David Rosen, chairman and Achievement Conference. The yearly event pany). chief executive officer. provides an opportunity for Williams em- Williams’ coveted Special Recognition Rosen’s announcement was made at the ployees to meet in a relaxed atmosphere to Award, usually presented to one individual, factory’s annual distributor meeting at the exchange ideas that will help form Williams was this year presented to a team of seven La Costa Hotel & Resort here on the first an- company strategy for the coming year. people for the design and development of niversary of the opening of Sega’s P.J. Piz- The theme of this year’s two-day con- the company’s first video game, “Defen- zazz prototype in West Covina, Calif. Ow- Terence Cunningham ference was “Responding to the Changing der.” Recipients were Ken Fedesna, Tom ned and operated by Sega, P.J. Pizzazz is a Climate of our Industry.” The event began Hart, Chuck Bleich, Paul Dussault, Sam futuristic concept in dining and entertain- Cunningham Is Exidy’s with a meeting on Friday which was Dicker, Wally Smolucha and Jerry Hendrix, featuring a variety of pizzas and other to discussions between the with ment Field Service Manager devoted all of whom received Tiffany key chains foods, colorful live entertainment and a full engineering, game design and marketing (continued on page 42) complement of sophisticated computer SUNNYVALE — Terence Cunningham departments followed by a Saturday con- video amusement games. recently "landed” at Exidy to serve as the ference, focusing on additional input from Taito America According to Rosen, P.J. Pizzazz is a company’s field service manager, as depic- the manufacturing, quality control, family fun restaurant and entertainment ted in the accompanying photo of Cun- Menasha controls and financial depart- Names Modern concept that is proving to be the family en- ningham in his Pterodactyl flying buffalo. ments of Williams. tertainment phenomenon of the 1980s. With over eight years experience in the On Saturday evening, employees were Vending Sales “Our decision to expand the P.J. Pizzazz electronic/computer field (including invited to attend a reception and dinner CHICAGO — On June 16, Taito America nationally after a very Customer Service at Atari) Cunningham dancing to the music of the concept comes followed by welcomed Modern Vending Sales Com- thorough analysis and refinement of our said he is "looking forward to soaring to Michael Lerich Band. The evening was pany at its distributor by hosting a existing operation and the very favorable new heights with Exidy.” highlighted by the annual awards presenta- tour of the Taito facilities in suburban response we have received from Elaborating further, he said, “The flight Chicago, along with luncheon and a special customers,” Rosen stated. "We are confi- plan is to expand our customer field ser- Photo coverage appears conference during which David Poole, vice dent that the product we are offering is of vices through schools, manuals, bulletins on page 43. president of engineering, introduced the highest quality in terms of substance and our toll free service hotline, so our Taito's new service-priority cabinet and and presentation, and should prove as suc- customers arrive at zero downtime.” Zero tion honoring those employees who con- electronic system. cessful and well received in other parts of Downtime also happens to be the name of tributed significantly to Williams’ success In commenting on the appointment, Al California and the country as it has in West Exidy’s monthly service bulletin. during the past year. Michael Stroll, presi- Calderon, chairman and vice president of (continued on page 43) (continued on page 42) dent of Williams, presided over this portion Modern Vending Sales, stated, “Taito of the program, presenting this year's America is the pioneer of video games. awards to the following employees for ma- With 'Space Invaders’ they literally created THE JUKE BOX PROGRAMMER jor contributions in four categories: Bob the marketplace and have since been in- Loose (Operation and Support), Steve strumental in expanding that market by Ritchie (Game Design), Ernie Pellegrino opening up a variety of new locations." TOP NEW POP SINGLES (Manufacturing/Production) and Paul Modern's president Tom Goldberg ad- In to 1. GEMINI DREAM THE MOODY BLUES ((Threshold/PolyGramTR601) Dussault (Technical). addition an ded that he is “extremely optimistic about received 2. SLOW HAND POINTER SISTERS (Planet/Elektra P-47929) engraved plaque the four each an the new easy-to-service security cabinet all expense paid trip to Las Vegas for them- 3. I DON’T NEED YOU KENNY ROGERS (Liberty 1415) and powerful electronic system. The wives. 4. DON’T LET HIM GO REO SPEEDWAGON (Epic 19-02127) selves and their architecture,” he said, “is designed to a vice president of finance, 5. LADY (YOU BRING ME UP) COMMODORES (Motown M1514F) John Nemec, (continued on page 42) 6. TOUCH ME WHEN WE’RE DANCING CARPENTERS (A&M 2344) 7. (THERE’S NO GETTIN’) OVER ME RONNIE MILSAP(RCA ph-12264) Rock-Ola Launches ‘Armor Attack’ 8. DON’T WANT TO WAIT ANYMORE TUBES (Capitol P-A5007) 9. EVERLASTING LOVE REX SMITH/RACHEL SWEET (Columbia 1 8-021 69) Video Game In Overseas Markets 10. THE KID IS HOT TONITE LOVERBOY (Columbia 11-02068) CHICAGO — Rock-Ola Manufacturing offering the machine in both the standard Corp., under license by Cinematronics, Inc. upright and 19” cocktail table versions. TOP NEW COUNTRY SINGLES of El Cajon, Calif., is currently marketing for Referring to Rock-Ola's successful litiga- the Attack” video game. tion recently undertaken before a West 1. I DON’T NEED YOU KENNY ROGERS (Liberty i4is) export new "Armor pirated 2. RAINBOW STEW MERLE HAGGARD (MCA5H20) The prominent U.S. jukebox and vending German court against an alleged 3. THEY COULD PUT ME IN JAIL BELLAMY BROTHERS (Warner Bros./Curb wbs- machine manufacturer made its debut in version of its first video game, “Star Cas- 49729) the video game business late last year with tle,” and a subsequent series of favorable 4. RICH MAN TERRI GIBBS (MCA 51119) the highly successful “Star Castle” video out-of-court settlements in Europe and 5. DON’T WAIT ON ME THE STATLER BROTHERS (Mercury 57051) game licensed from Cinematronics. The Japan, Dr. Rockola warned potential future 6. A TEXAS STATE OF MIND DAVID FRIZELL & SHELLY WEST (Warner/Viva wbs Rock-Ola/Cinematronics agreement ex- copiers to "be on their guard against 49745) tends to Rock-Ola exclusive export sales transgressions against Rock-Ola and its 7. (THERE’S) NO GETTIN’ OVER ME RONNIE MILSAP (RCA ph-12264) and marketing rights for Europe, Canada, proprietary games.” (continued on page 42) 8. WHILE THE FEELING’S GOOD REX ALLEN, JR. & MARGO SMITH (WarnerBros. Australia and Japan, and non-exclusive WBS-49738) rights for all other export markets. 9. MIRACLES DON WILLIAMS (MCA-51134) In a statement, Dr. David R. Rockola, 10. YOU’RE THE BEST KIERAN KANE (EiektraE-47138) senior vice president-marketing, ex- pressed his delight over this promising new TOP NEW B/C SINGLES marketing venture, noting that "Armor At- tack is currently performing as the top new 1. LOVE ON A TWO WAY STREET STACY LATTISAW (Cotillion/Atlantic 46015) video game throughout the U.S., Canada, 2. I’M IN LOVE EVELYN KING (RCAPB-12243) Europe and Australia. Initial field testing in 3. THE REAL THING THE BROTHERS JOHNSON (A&m 2343) major export markets began in early April 4. LADY (YOU BRING ME UP) COMMODORES (Motown m 1514F) and collections to date indicate that this top 5. SQUARE BIZTEENAMARIE(Gordy/MotownT54327F) earning video game also has the kind of 6. YOU ARE FOREVER SMOKEY ROBINSON (Tamia/MotownT54327F) longevity which is the mark of a truly out- 7. JUST BE MY (Warner Bros. WBS 49744) LADY LARRY GRAHAM standing game.” 8. FOREVER YESTERDAY (FOR THE CHILDREN) GLADYS KNIGHT & THE "Armor Attack is the kind of compelling PIPS (Columbia 11-02113) action game everyone wants to play and 9. NOTHING BUT LOVE (EMI America8083) PETER TOSH play," Dr. Rockola added, “because no one 10. I LOVE YOU MORE RENE & (Capitol P-5010) ANGELA can resist the dramatic true-to-iife audio and visual effects of a fierce military en- TOP NEW/I/C SINGLES counter. “Also accounting for Armor Attack’s 1. THEME FROM THE GREATEST JOEY AMERICAN HERO SCARBURY amazing ability to make money is the fact (Elektra E-47147) that the game can be played equally well by 2. SWEET BABY STANLEY (Epic 19-01052) CLARKE/GEORGE DUKE one or two players. Most important, in the 3. QUEEN OF (Capitol p-4997) HEARTS JUICE NEWTON 2-player mode, the game doubles income 4. HEARTS (EMi-America8084) MARTY BALIN without increasing playing time, since both 5. HARD TIMES JAMES TAYLOR (Columbia 11-02093) players play simultaneously." Rock-Ola is ‘Armor Attack’

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(continued from page 41) very high standard. Taito has the creative people, the professionals and the support that warrants our major commitment to their line." Jane Goldberg, secretary/treasurer of Modern, also expressed enthusiasm about the new association. “We’ve increased our sales staff with the expectations of increas- ing our penetration in the territory. This is the best thing that could have happened to us," she commented. Taito America president Jack Mittel responded, “Modern Vending Sales has 100% of our support. I'm very pleased they’re making a total commitment to the will Mittel, factory and I know both companies only A MODERN MEETING — Modern Vending Sales Co. of Indiana Modern Vending; Jack president, Taito America; Tom become stronger because of it.” Express- recently pacted with Taito America to distribute the manufacturer’s Goldberg, president, Modern Vending; Calderon; Mittel; and Jan ing his personal enthusiasm, Taito’s sales line of product in that state. Pictured at a meeting solidifying the Goldberg, secretary/treasurer, Modern Vending. manager Mike Von Kennel added, "We are agreement are (l-r): Al Calderon, chairman and vice president, pleased that an organization such as Modern Vending Sales is representing our Rock-Ola Marketing ‘Armor Attack’ Sega’s P.J. Pizzazz line in Indiana. Their people are well regar- ded and their management is top notch.” Video Game In Foreign Territories Going Nationwide (continued from page 41) Williams Joins (continued from page 41) vance of the introduction of the game it- Covina.” self," he not "The news of Armor Attack’s uncanny continued. "This includes only Sega plans to open P.J. Pizzazz family Business Builders ability to generate extremely high cashbox publishing the usual copyright warnings fun restaurants either on a company owned notices, CHICAGO — Patti Williams has joined receipts is traveling like wildfire,” he said. and and the issuances of the usual and operated basis, through franchise power-of-attorney, in of Italy Business Builders, the Cupertino, Calif.- “It is, therefore, very probable that some ill- but as the case arrangements and, possibly, in the form of based promotion and marketing firm advised individuals, who make a profession and other countries wherever video game joint ventures. plagiarism is specializing in the coin-operated amuse- of copying legitimate manufacturers' particularly acute, Rock-Ola P.J. Pizzazz, located in a 12,000 square- ment machine industry, as an associate games, will attempt to rip-off our latest has undertaken at considerable effort and foot free-standing building adjacent to a with company president Carol Kantor. She video. Accordingly, we have prepared our- expense to formally register its proprietary major shopping center complex, provides directly with local foreign will be working as an account executive. selves for this eventuality and fortunately, game govern- a full assortment of entertainment attrac- “Patti’s marketing know-how and Rock-Ola Is today in an even better position ment patent authorities.” tions. There are over 80 computer video creativity together with her knowledge of to defend its video copyrights than was the In conclusion Dr. Rockola stated, "Let and electronic pinball amusement games the coin-op industry gives her excellent case last January, at which time we were the potential rip-off artists be aware that to challenge parents and young adults; credentials to develop promotion awarded the first injunction ever granted by Rock-Ola now has at its disposal top Lunar Bounce and styrofoam-filled Space programs for our clients,” commented a high European Court to an American professional legal talent in such cities as Crawl activities for young children and a (continued on page 43) video game manufacturer in restraint of a London, Frankfurt, Paris, Rome and Tokyo, private lounge area for adults featuring European video game infringer. who are constantly monitoring the market- cocktail-table computer video games. “For example, in several foreign coun- place and who will at the slightest sign of Live entertainment — including Dix- wrongdoing take swift and tries, whenever it has seemed appropriate, appropriate ieland bands, cartoonists and magicians — we have taken all necessary steps to defend legal action against all Armor Attack perform regularly, as well as at birthday our Armor Attack copyright, well in ad- copiers, this is assured.” parties and other celebrations held at P.J. Pizzazz. Movie theater-size video screens Williams Electronics Hosts Its Third provide cartoons, coverage of sporting events, Sega-produced short subjects and Annual Accent On Achievement Meet listings of general announcements. “P.J.," (continued from page 41) initially in the pinball market and most an electronically-controlled robot, serves the key to their brand new “Defender” recently in video games. "Being associated as mascot of P.J. Pizzazz mingling with cocktail tables. The presentation was with you is absolutely spectacular,” he told guests, delivering personalized messages, climaxed by Stroll's announcement that the employees. “Being number one means emceeing birthday parties and serving as a Ken Fedesna had been made a vice presi- building the most exciting, dynamic, in- representative at special mall events and dent of Williams. novative equipment, which is what Williams community activities. In his closing remarks Stroll personally has been doing. And when we continue to "We have integrated into P.J. Pizzazz all lauded the staff members and follow our act with games such as Defen- of the elements that insure the adult or child acknowledged Williams' tremendous der, which is number one, we will not only will receive maximum return on their enter- Patti Williams achievements in the coin machine industry, be the best but the biggest, as well!" tainment dollar," Rosen said.

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WILLIAMS BIG ON ACHIEVEMENT — Williams Electronics Inc. recently held its third an- design), Ernie Pellegrino (manufacturing/production) and Bob Loose (operation and sup- nual Accent On Achievement Conference at Pheasant Run Resort in Illinois. The event was port) with president Mike Stroll and special recognition award winners Ken Fedesna, Tom designed to allow Williams employees to meet and exchange ideas for the year to come Hart, Chuck Bleich, Sam Dicker, Wally Smoiucha, Paul Dussault and Jerry Hendrix with and also to pay tribute to especially productive staffers. Pictured at the event are (l-r): Ron Stroll. The theme of this year's two-day conference was “Responding to the Changing Crouse, marketing director; award winners Paul Dussault (technical), Steve Ritchie (game Climate of our Industry." Centuri Announces Licensing Pact CHICAGO CHATTER With Tehkan For ‘Pleiades’ Video Williams’ third annual Accent On Achievement Conference at Pheasant Run Resort (June CHICAGO — Centuri, Inc. of Hialeah, Fla. Under the terms of the agreement, ac- 1 2 and 1 3) was quite a gala gathering for company execs and key employees, who fully en- has announced a licensing agreement with cording to Miller, Centuri has exclusive joyed the environs and recreational facilities of this popular resort (especially the volley Tehkan International Corporation to manufacturing rights to Pleiades in upright, ball court) and yet found time for some productive, internal business discussions. To those manufacture “Pleiades,” a fast paced cocktail table and new “elite” models for employees who were singled out for special recognition of their contributions to a suc- multi-phased video space game. This North and South America and Europe, ex- cessful year for Williams (see separate story) we extend Cash Box felicitations — and twice marks the second licensing agreement bet- cluding the United Kingdom and Germany, over to Ken Fedesna whose elevation to a vice presidency at the firm was announced when ween Centuri and the Japan-based firm. many. his "Special Recognition Award” was presented by company president Mike Stroll. The According to Centuri president Ed Miller, "Like Phoenix (a previous Centuri carnival atmosphere of this annual occasion made for a delightful evening — especially “The decision to enter into the agreement game), Pleiades continues the progressive for those of us who were invited as guests, welcomed as “family” and treated like royalty. was twofold. First, our initial licensing screen concept which has become in- Stroll was a super host, along with marketing director Ron Crouse, advertising manager agreement with Tehkan was very positive creasingly popular in the world-wide Nancy Goodwin and all of the good people who comprise the Williams team. and secondly, the income figures from market,” commented Ivan Rothstein, vice ANOTHER BIG EVENT in these parts was the annual ICMOA convention at Lincolnshire Japan on Pleiades were outstanding.” president of sales. “Players perceive the Marriott Resort (June 11-13), which drew a great turnout of members and guests. In addi- game as four different games and this con- tion to the full support of area distribs, this year’s conclave brought donations from RCA tributes to high earnings and longevity of (golf caps & records), Capitol (records) and Singer One Stops For Ops (golf balls, tees & income." ball markers), as giveaways and prizes — which were put to good use during the state “The name Pleiades also adds a mystical group’s annual golf tournament. quality to the game,” he added. "It comes DATELINE EL CAJON, CA — Cinematronics country, where preparations are in from Greek mythology.” progress for the move into new facilities. Vice president of marketing David Stroud advised As the story goes, the seven daughters of that, as of now, the new address is 1841 Friendship Drive, El Cajon, Calif. 92020. Phone Atlas were transformed into a group of number is (714) 562-7000. For customer service, call (800) 854-2666. Needless to say, the stars. This group of stars, known as firm’s recently debuted “Armor Attack” video game is enjoying wide acceptance already. Pleiades, is readily visible in the constella- ON THE SINGLES SCENE: Gus Tartol of Singer One Stop For Ops is all excited about a tion Taurus. The setting for the game newly released single which, he feels, has all the makings of a jukebox hit — with no loca- begins with Pleiades brilliantly glittering tion barriers. Title is "Scratch My Back (And Whisper In My Ear)” by Razzy Bailey (RCA) over earth city. and Gus said it will go all the way in pop, country, R&B — just about every type of location. of Universal The first of Pleiades’ four frames begins DATELINE SANTA CLARA, CA, home U.S.A. where they hope to begin sample with an alien attack of the earth city. The shipping (around mid-July) their next scheduled video game called "Cosmic Avenger.” players’ efforts to thwart the attack are hin- Watch for it! Meanwhile, of course, "Space Panic” continues to be a very heavy seller out dered by barrier blocks constantly being there. Company prexy Paul Jacobs recently returned from a very productive trip to factory constructed by the alien creatures. headquarters in Japan where he looked at a number of exciting new products, with Once the city is safe, the player’s craft emphasis on two new models that are currently in development. He said the trade can look takes off into space to combat the flying forward to an “exceptional lineup" of Universal equipment during the remainder of this space monsters. When the screen is year! cleared of the attackers, the player faces a dramatic space battleship and more at- Williams Joins Business Builders (continued from page tacking aliens. Mission accomplished, the 42) itially be responsible for the advertising and player must then return to control base by Carol Kantor, who is entering her third year promotion programs for three major ac- docking the spacecraft. Success with this of business with the agency. counts including an arcade operator, a dis- delicate journey gives the player the Williams’ previous experience in sales tributor and a restaurant. She will also work chance to begin another round. and marketing includesatenurewith Sharp with Kantor on larger projects for other ac- ‘Pleiades’ arcade Delivery of the game was scheduled to Electronics Corp. She accompanied her counts as well as in developing new begin shortly. husband, Gil Williams, when he initiated the business for this agency. Cunningham Is Named operation of Atari’s manufacturing facility in Ireland in 1978-79; she is known in the (continued from page 41) coin machine industry through her par- Cunningham is obviously a flying A Full Line of ticipation in the AMOA and ATE trade enthusiast, and holds a world record for shows over the past three years. "I have en- Coin Operated distance in ultralight aircraft. “Flying is joyed my association with the game industry fun,” he said, “but for real excitement Recreational and look forward to being more involved nothing compares with the video game in- with promotions and advertising for Tables from dustry. With a new president and expanded associated businesses," she said. “It is a R&D and service facilities, the action at Ex- good opportunity and a challenge to can idy has gone supersonic!" men develop creative, effective marketing SHUFFLEBOARD COMPANY In announcing the appointment programs for our clients.” 210 PATERSON PLANK ROAO marketing director Lila Zinter commented, UNION CITY a NEW JERSEY T o enhance her qualifications for the new "We’re delighted to have Terry join the position she is presently completing the crew. His experience in the industry will MBA program at the University of Santa “The House That greatly contribute to the continued Clara with emphasis on marketing. ” strengthening of Exidy Field Service, mak- Quality Built At ‘Pleiades’ cocktail ing it the best in the industry.” Business Builders, Williams will in-

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(continued Irom page 5) August will see a new bebop inspired on Chrysalis; and new Temptations and polished R&B from Ashford & Simpson; a Foreigner and Biackfoot, as well as the outing from England’s Joe Jackson, as well Jermaine Jackson LPs on Motown. strong string from best-selling PolyGram domestic release of Gary Numan and as the latest collection of trumpet-led in- acts Kool & The Gang (De-Lite), Kiss T ubeway Army’s debut LP, on Atlantic; jazz strumentals from Herb Alpert on A&M; Rounding out the third quarter will be (Casablanca), Yarbrough & Peoples (Mer- legend Miles Davis' first new studio album mellow, yet eclectic, pop and rock from Al such key September releases as new cury) and Benny Mardones (Polydor); in seven years and “Escape” by Journey on Stewart on Arista; the Atlantic debut of The AC/DC and Genesis albums on Atlantic; a mainstream pop LPs from EMIA/Liberty Columbia; new collections from Dan Who’s John Entwhistle, as well as the new collection of A/C-oriented and pop stalwarts Cliff Richard and Rocky Burnette; Fogelberg and ELO from the Epic, Portrait aforementioned Stones album and Nicks’ music from Olivia Newton-John and the KC and the Sunshine Band’s Epic debut; and Associated Labels; product from top- Modern LP; Linda Ronstadt’s latest on E/A; return of Chaka Khan and Rufus on the first and second solo LPs for RCA from Daryl selling country acts Don Williams and more top-selling country music from Bar- studio LP for the group since ";” Hall and the presently hot Rick Springfield. TanyaTucker, in addition to Poco’s "Blue bara Mandrell and the follow-up to the gold Carly Simon's Warner Bros, debut, in addi- For further release throughout the third Gray” LP, on MCA; Billy Preston & debut by the Rossington-Collins Band on tion to label releases from new wavers quarter, consult the listing on pages 18 Syreeta’s album rematch on Motown; Ed- MCA; the Knack’s third Capitol LP; new Devo, comedian Steve Martin and more and 19. die Rabbitt’s "Step By Step” on Elektra; releases from the currently hot Hall & Oates Harry and Benatar LPs on Chrysalis; and a and country crossover artist Ronnie Milsap Rights At NMPF Meet broad range of product from Warner Bros., on RCA; Rickie Lee Jones’ “Pirates” and Canadian Viewed including the follow-up to R&B crooner more theatre rock from Alice Cooper on (continued from page 26) The Nashville Music Publishers Forum is Larry Graham’s gold label debut, a new Warner Bros.; Meat Loaf’s eagerly- royalties sent to BMI, SESAC and ASCAP planning three more meetings concerning LP from southern rockers ZZ Top, new anticipated second album on Cleveland In- for distribution by the American affiliates, print, TV packages and how to deal with the wave rock from the B-52’s and the Preten- ternational, “A Real Dead Ringer For Love,” publishers were worried that the U.S. agen- new technology in video, cable television, ders and the just-shipped “Girls To Chat & in addition to platinum soulsterTeddy Pen- cies were not acting on the same data as and satellites. Forum officials hope that the Boys To Bounce” from Bearsville rock vets dergrass’ latest on Philadelphia Inter- PRO-CAN. Matejcek insisted, however, next session can be scheduled for a late Foghat. national; Ian Hunter’s “Short Back ’n Sides” that ASCAP, SESAC and BMI all retained summer or early-fall date. royalty statements during the year and should have been paying the royalties in the AFM Promotes Boyd would. same amounts that PRO-CAN (continued from page 26)

(continued from page 33) It was also pointed out that a U.S. Charlie Cook, Bill Ezell, Don Langford and Jack Foss- by guitarist Nels Cline, bassist Eric von Essen, pianist Wayne Peet and percussionist Alex publisher could receive performance Ron Martin; artist/entertainer — royalties from a quarter earlier ing, Patsy Montana, Jonie Mosby and Jerry Cline. “Distributors will sound a record out,” said Colia, "but sometimes it’ll just sit. When PRO-CAN by affiliating simultaneously with an Naylor; TV/motion picture — Rac Clark, you’re a one-man operation, you can’t break doors down. But I know our sales power will rights agency and Jim Freeman and Ron Weed: record com- grow as the catalog increases.” However, Golia makes it clear that he hasn’t opened his American performing Levine, label to other artists simply to gain clout for his own records. The projects are all by musi- the Canadian agency if the license signed pany — John E. Brown, Leona af- cians that he has been associated with for some time, and the expansion is a natural out- with the American organization excluded Marge Meoli and Carson Schreiber; and growth of the music that Nine Winds has already presented. "There’s a real collective Canada. Under the standard agreement, an filiated — Manuel, Paige Sober and Guy energy involved with Nine Winds,” he said. "The unity is good for the musicians, and we're American performing rights organization Thomas. will elected from each all very happy with the arrangement. It seems like when musicians have a say in the would receive the royalties from Canada Two persons be the board of the production of their music, it gives them a real shot in the arm.” and pay the writer and publisher a quarter category to serve on fred goodman later. Academy, which was founded in 1964.

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NARM Retailers Committee To Propose Additional Meet

(continued from page 5) retailers,” said Fogeiman, “but 1 think it’s our thoughts together and ask for their help time for us to answer the questions of dif- and views on some of these subjects.” ferent segments of the community a little Chief among the issues the retailers will more intimately than we’re able to at the be seeking the cooperation of the manufac- yearly convention.” turers on is bar coding (see separate story). Fogeiman pointed to the inclusion of dis- “We will be encouraging those manufac- tributors as an example of the broader turers who have not been bar coding their forum the committee would like to see music to do so,” said NARM executive vice NARM adopt. president Joe Cohen. “To this end, we’re “While it’s important to deal with Warner starting to see some results from the June Bros, or Atlantic Records through the meeting already. Bar coding is a major manufacturers advisory committee, It’s issue right now only because the retailers, also important to deal with WEA as a dis- through NARM, have voiced their interest in tributor. A lot of the mutual problems we seeing the manufacturers move faster than have with the manufacturers involve those

they had planned to.” people, too. In this way, I think NARM could

While an agenda is yet to be set for the cover ail ends of the spectrum. I see focus- September meeting, the inclusion of the ing on the different key issues of our in- manufacturers and distributors is expected dustry as the next step up. We got a lot ac- to foreshadow a broader spectrum of complished in Dallas, and a lot of people topics for the organization. are anxious to put forth more of an effort,” “1 don't see us going away from he said. Satellite Music Network Positive Results ALL THE WA Y TO BLACKWOOD — While in New York to finish off his new “Short Back ’n Cohen agrees. "The meeting in Dallas Sides” LP, April Blackwood songwriter Ian Hunter (c) dropped by his publishing com- Pacts With Bonneville was extremely positive,” he said, although pany’s offices to visit with the staff. Pictured at the meeting surrounding Hunter (I-r): Wayne LOS ANGELES — The Satellite Music he emphasized that the retailers advisory Brooks, director of business affairs, April Blackwood; Sam Letterman, vice president, Network (SMN) has pacted with Bonneville committee would be exercising caution as it Cleveland international management; Harvey Shapiro, vice president, CBS Songs Inter- Broadcast Consultants to make Bon- tries to expand NARM’s agenda. national; Mike Stewart, president, April Blackwood; and Robert Epstein, Hunter’s attorney. neville’s beautiful music format available “The committee wants to move slowly,” through SMN by late August. The beautiful said Cohen. “We want to work on music format will be the third offering from achievable goals and find solutions to SMN, joining country and adult contem- things that are within our sights. At some -EXECUTIVES ON THE MOVE porary (Cash Box, April 11). point in the future we may deal with broader SMN was formed by the Burkhart/ issues that may not have immediate (continued from page 10) Abrams/Michaels/ Doug las consulting answers. But for the meantime, we’re going Leben Joins Alla—The appointment of Vicki Leben as director of national singles promo- firm, in conjunction with Midwest Radio & to work on those things that can be tion for Alfa Records has been announced by Kevin Keogh, vice president-promotion. TV, John Tyier & Assoc, and United Video. knocked off in the short term.” She will base at the company’s offices in Los Angeles. Prior to joining Alfa, Leben spent The formats will be live, full service, 24- Aside from chairman Fogeiman, the of regional promotion, with companies such hour-a-day broadcasts originating from other members of the retailers advisory seven years in the areas local and record Chicago. committee are Jerry Adams, Harmony as 20th Century-Fox Records and RCA Records. George Williams, national PD for SMN, House; Jim Bonk, Camelot; Jack Eugester Changes At Sansul — Sansui has announced changes in its sales and market- said that Aug. 15 is the projected date for and Fred Taub, Pickwick; Frank Fisher, ing structure. Len Gielarowski continues to be western regional sales manager, bowing the country and A/C formats. He National Record Mart; Bill Golden, Record operating out of the California sales office. The midwestern region, with Keith Nakaklta said that Robert Hall, former program Bar; Jim Greenwood, Licorice Pizza; Roy as regional sales manager, has been expanded to include western Pennsylvania, Ohio director at CKQM/Toronto, has been hired Imber, Elroy; Tom Keenan, Everybody’s; and West Virginia. Nakaklta will continue to operate out of the Chicago sales office. Bill as PD for the A/C format and that the on-air Evan Lasky, DanJay; A! Levinson, Turtle’s; Rauworth, who has been with the company for four years at company headquarters, personalities for that format would be an- Gari Rosenbaum, The Flip Side; Stu has been appointed district sales manager for the new territory. Rauworth will head- nounced in two or three weeks. A program Schwartz, Harmony Hut; Russ Solomon, quarter in Detroit. To head the eastern region Warren Mann has been added as regional director for the country format has not yet Tower; and NARM president John Mar- sales manager. He comes from a similar position at Maxell. Harry Harashima, who con- 1 been named. maduke, Hastings Music. tinues as southwestern regional manager with headquarters in T exas, takes on the ad- ded responsibility for North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi. Jim Rasmussen will assist Harashima in coverage of the new territory. McDonald Named — John McDonald has been named the new southern regional manager for Magnetic Video Corp. Prior to joining Magnetic Video, he spent 15 years with Sylvania, most recently as an area manager and prior to that as general sales manager headquartered in Batavia, N.Y. Guthrie Named At Sony — Jim Guthrie has been named national sales manager for Sony Professional Audio. Before joining Sony, he was the manager of the professional products division of Paul Seaman Co., in San Leandro, Calif. Rothwell Joins Sony — Robert Rothwell has joined Sony Video Products Company as exhibits manager, He was most recently employed by Grumman Corp. in a similar posi- tion. Emma Promoted — Tom Emma has been promoted to assistant general attorney and associate director of business affairs for ABC Video Enterprises. Prior to his promotion, he had been attorney and associate director of business affairs for ABC Video Enter- prises. He joined ABC in 1978 as manager of contracts services for ABC Pictures Inter- national. INTERNATIONAL CONFAB ~ The annual International Publishing Conference was Bresler Promoted At ABC Video — Judith Ann Bresier has been promoted to general recently conducted by Screen Gems/Colgems/EMI Music, Inc. at the Beveriy Hilton Hotel attorney and associate director of business affairs for ABC Video Enterprises. Most in Los Angeles, a two-day confab which was highlighted by the attendance of represen- recently, she was assistant general attorney and associate director of business affairs tatives from 10 countries. Pictured in the first row are (l-r): Joan Schuiman, copyright for ABC Video Enterprises since May 1980. Prior to that, she had been a program attor- manager; Ira Ellman, royalties manager; Lester Siii, Screen Gems president; Ron White, ney for ABC for one and a-half years. managing director of EMI Music, London; Gerd Muller, director of creative affairs; Charlie Gstroff Names — Pioneer Video Inc. has appointed Alan Ostroff as west coast regional Feldman, general manager of Screen Gems, Nashville; Jan D’Haese, general manager of sales manager. Previously, he was director of merchandising at Infinity Records and EMI Music Belgium; Roberto Citterio, Edizioni Musical! la Voce del Padrone, Italy; and Lee most recently was product manager for Epic Records. Reed, assistant to copyright department. Pictured in the second row are (i-r): Bob Skoro, Frledland Named At ATI Video — AT! Equities has named Cynthia Friedland to vice professional manager; Rick Riccobono, director of professional activities; Yoshitada president in charge of programming and acquisition, ATI Video. She has been Futara, president of Toshiba/EMI Music Publishing, Japan; Vince Perrone, Screen Gems associated with Franklin for more than ten years in various capacities. vice president and general counselor; Mak Jirai, manager, American repertoire, Levlnsohn Promoted — Roann K. Levinsohn has been promoted to director, public Toshiba/EMI Music, Japan; Greg Weber, assistant controller, Capitol Records; Jose Cruz relations, ABC Video Enterprises. She has been manager, business information, public i Ayala, general manager, EMI Music Publishing, Latin America; Fred Williams, vice presi- relations, since June, 1979, serving as press liaison to trade and business publications dent of business development and assistant to chairman, Capitol Industries-EMI; Peter on matters pertaining to ABC as a business. Ende, managing director of Francis Day & Hunter GmbH, Germany; Holly Greene, professional manager, EMI Music, Sweden; Des McCamley, manager, Screen Gems/EMI O’Toole Named At Station Business Systems — William P. O’Toole has joined Station Business systems as vice president of sales. He was in marketing and sales with the Music, England. Pictured in the third row are (I-r): Paul Tannen, vice president and director Service Bureau (SBC), also a division of Control Data, where he served most of professional activities, Screen York; Aveiino Esparza, general manager of Company Gems , New recently as group for the Manufacturing Industry in SBC’s Greenwich head- EGO Musical, Spain; Ole Georg, national director, Capitol Production Music, Capitol manager Records; Jack Rosn&r, vice president of administration, Screen Gems; and Daniel quarters. Exits Kragen — Lyon left reached at Goldschmidt, genera i manager, Les Editions et Productions Musicaies Pathe Marconi, Volkman Volkman has Kragen & Co. and can be France. (212) 929-1676.

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31 THE JAZZ SINGER sss 65 BAD FOR GOOD jimsteinman 898 NEIL 97 MIRACLES DIAMOND (Capitol SWAV-12120) 24 30 (Cleveland Int'l./CBS FE 36531) CHANGE (RFC/Atlantic SD 19301) 81 13

32 LOVERBOY 66 WAIATA 8.98 98 SEND YOUR LOVE 8.98 (Columbia JC 36762) -32 25 SPLIT ENZ (A&M SP-4848) 53 9 AURRA (Salsoul/RCA 8538) 108 10

33 A WOMAN NEEDS LOVE e.ge 67 MY MELODY 99 DEDICATED 898 RAY PARKER, JR. & RAYDIO (Arista AL 9543) DENIECE WILLIAMS (ARC/Columbla FC 37048) 77 15 THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND (Warner Bros HS 3525) 83 S 34 WORKING CLASS DOG 8.98 68 GUILTY RICK SPRINGFIELD (RCA AFL 1 -3697) BARBRA STREISAND (Columbia FC 36750) 67 40 100 REACH UP AND TOUCH THE SKY 9 98 35 DANCERSIZE 8 98 69 JUICE 898 SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY and THE ASBURY JUKES CAROL HENSlLHENSEI (Vlntage/Mlrus VNJ 7701) JUICE NEWTON (Capitol ST-12136) 66 19 (Mercury/PolyGram SRM 2-8602) 94 10 .

July 11, 1981

Weeks Weeks Weeks On On On 6/4 Chart 6/4 Chart 6/4 Chart 101 LIVE 8 98 133 DEUCE 8.98 NIGHTS (FEEL LIKE GETTING STEPHANE GRAPPELLI/DAVID GRISMAN KURTIS BLOW (Mercury/PolyGram SRM-14020) 144 2 • (Warner Bros. BSK 3550) 105 8 DOWN) 134 TELL ME WHERE IT HURTS BILLY OCEAN (Epic FE 37406) 1 8.98 102 KILLERS WALTER JACKSON (Columbia FC 37132) 134 7 IRON MAIDEN (Harvest/Capitol ST 12141) 116 i 167 ESCAPE ARTIST 8.98 GARLAND JEFFREYS (Epic JE 36983) 117 18 13.98 135 AMERICAN EXCESS 103 TARANTELLA POINT BLANK (MCA-5189) 140 11 91 8 CHUCK MANGIONE (A&M SP-6513) 168 1 GOT THE MELODY 8.98 136 NOTHIN’ MATTERS AND ODYSSEY (RCA AFL1-3910) 175 3 104 FLYING THE FLAG 8.98 CLIMAX BLUES BAND (Warner Bros. 3493) 98 11 WHAT IF IT DID 8.98 169 9 TO 5 AND ODD JOBS 8.98 JOHN COUGAR (Riva/PolyGram RVL 7403) 112 41 DOLLY PARTON (RCA AAL 3852) 147 32 105 NOW OR NEVER JOHN SCHNEIDER 137 RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK 170 VOLUNTEER JAM VII (Scottl Bros. /CBS ARZ 37400) 136 3 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK (Columbia JS 37373) 172 3 VARIOUS ARTISTS (Epic FE 37178) 1 106 ANNE MURRAY’S 138 HUSH 8.98 171 IT’S WINNING TIME 8.98 JOHN KLEMMER (Elektra 5E-527) 111 6 KLIQUE (MCA-5198) 173 4 GREATEST HITS 8.98 (Capitol SOO-12110) 102 42 139 UNLIMITED TOUCH 7.98 172 FOOL IN LOVE WITH YOU 8 98 (Prelude PRL 12184) 146 4 JIM PHOTOGLO 8.98 107 HIGHWAY TO HELL (20th Century-Fox/RCA T-621) 176 4 AC/DC (Atlantic SD 12944) 107 10 140 BUSTIN’ LOOSE 8.98 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK music by 173 APPLE JUICE 108 FRIDAY NIGHT IN SAN 2 ROBERTA FLACK (MCA-5141) 153 TOM SCOTT (Columbia FC 37149) 1 FRANCISCO 141 THREE PIECE SUITE 8.98 AL DIMEOLA, JOHN McLAUGHLIN, PACO DeLUCIA 174 BACK 2 BACK RAMSEY LEWIS (Columbia FC 37153) 145 5 STARGARD (Warner Bros. BSK 3456) 177 4 (Columbia FC 37152) 99 6 142 STARDUST 8.98 109 I’VE GOT THE ROCK N’ (Columbia 149 71 175 GREATEST HITS WILLIE NELSON JC 36588) THE OAK RIDGE BOYS (MCA-5150) 182 36 ROLLS AGAIN 8.98 PERRY PROJECT 143 SUPERMAN II 176 8.98 THE JOE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK (Warner Bros. HS 3505) 165 2 EAST (Columbia FC 37364) 1 COLD CHISEL (Elektra 6E-336) 180 8 8.98 144 FAME 177 8.98 110 TALK TALK TALK ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK (RSO RX1-3080) 109 58 GOING FOR THE GLOW THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS DONNA WASHINGTON ST-12147) — 1 (Columbia NFC 37339) 119 3 145 YEARS AGO 8.98 (Capitol THE STATLER BROTHERS 8.98 178 KEEP ON IT 8.98 111 LOST IN LOVE (Mercury/PolyGram SRM-1-6002) 162 2 STARPOINT AiR SUPPLY (Arista AL 9530) 114 61 146 VAN HALEN 8.98 (Chocolate City/PolyGram CCLP 2018) 160 15 JOE and THE 182 112 DANNY BROWN (Warner Bros. 3075) 150 179 NEVER GONNA BE ANOTHER DANNY JOE BROWN BAND 147 IN THE NIGHT 8.98 (Epic ARE 37385) 123 3 ONE CHERYL LYNN (Columbia FC 37034) 1 THELMA HOUSTON (RCA AFL 1-3842) 179 7 8.98 113 TWICE AS SWEET ,«. WANTED DREAD AND 8.98 A TASTE OF HONEY (Capitol ST-12089) 101 17 180 DIMPLES ALIVE 8.98 RICHARD "DIMPLES" FIELDS 114 TURN UP THE MUSIC 8.98 PETER TOSH (Boardwalk NB1 33232) 1 MASS PRODUCTION (Rolling Stones/EMI-Amerlca SO-17055) 159 2 8.98 (Cotillion/ Atlantic SD 5266) 115 12 181 RACE FOR THE OASIS 149 THE RIGHT PLACE 8.98 KITTYHAWK (EMI-Amerlca ST-17053) 183 4 115 HOW ’BOUT US GARY WRIGHT (Warner Bros. BSK 3511) 156 2 182 8.98 CHAMPAIGN (Columbia JC 37008) 104 17 HOTTER THAN JULY 150 LIVE IN CONCERT 13.98 STEVIE WONDER (Tamla/Motown T8-373M1) 169 35 8.98 116 ANOTHER TICKET ROGER WHITTAKER 7.98 RX-13095) 87 17 183 INTUITION ERIC CLAPTON (RSO (RCA CLP2-4057) 154 3 LINX (Chrysalis CHR 1332) 185 3 8.98 117 MESSINA 151 AUTOAMERICAN 8.98 184 FOR YOUR EYES ONLY 8.98 JIM MESSINA BLONDIE (Chrysalis CHE 1290) 120 32 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK (Warner Bros. BSK 3559) 132 3 152 NICK MASON’S FICTITIOUS (Liberty LOO-1109) 1 118 ROUND TWO 8.98 SPORTS 185 PLANTATION HARBOR 8.98 JOHNNY VAN ZANT JOE VITALE (Asylum 5E-529) 186 4 (Polydor/Po'yGram PD- 1-6322) 121 6 NICK MASON (Columbia FC 37307) 157 3 8.98 8.98 186 TURN THE HANDS OF TIME 119 GRAND SLAM 153 1 LOVE ’EM ALL PEABO BRYSON (Capitol ST-12138) 188 20 THE ISLEY BROTHERS (T-Neck/CBS FZ 37080) 106 18 T.G. SHEPPARD (Warner/Curb BSK 3528) 110 12 8.98 154 8.98 187 POWER OF LOVE 120 GREATEST HITS 8.98 UPRISING ARLO GUTHRIE (Warner Bros. BSK 3558) 189 3 RONNIE MILSAP (RCA AHL 1-3277) 126 38 BOB MARLEY and the WAILERS (Island ILPS 9596) 137 6 188 MICKEY MOUSE DISCO 4.98 121 EL RAYO-X 8.98 (Disneyland 2504) 191 73 DAVID LINDLEY (Asylum 5E-524) 96 10 155 CLASS a THE REDDINGS 189 ICEHOUSE 8 98 8.98 122 MADE IN AMERICA (Believe In A Dream/CBS FZ 37175) — 1 (Chrysalis CHR 1350) 1 CARPENTERS (A&M SP-3723) _ 1 8.98 156 HIGH VOLTAGE 8.98 190 TWANGIN . . . 123 GREATEST HITS 8.98 AC/DC (AtcoSD 36142) 113 9 DAVE EDMUNDS (Swan Song/Atlantic SS 16034) 122 9 THE DOORS (Elektra 5F-515) 125 37 157 OUT WHERE THE BRIGHT 191 REUNION 8.98 124 FANTASTIC VOYAGE 8.98 JERRY JEFF WALKER 8.98 LAKESIDE (Solar/RCA BXL 1-3720) 103 33 LIGHTS ARE GLOWING (Southcoast/MCA-5199) 194 3 RONNIE MILSAP (RCA AL 1-3932) 131 12 125 BEYOND THE VALLEY OF 192 SOLID GOLD 8.98 158 STILL FEELS 8.98 GOOD • GANG OF FOUR (Warner Bros. BSK 3565) 6 i 7 1984 7.98 TOM JOHNSTON (Warner Bros. BSK 3527) 141 9 PLASMATICS (Stiff America WOW II) 143 6 8.98 8.98 193 STREET CORNER HEROES 159 LOVE IS . . . ONE WAY ROBBIE DUPREE (Elektra 6E-344) 151 6 126 THE GREAT MUPPET CAPER 8.98 ONE WAY (MCA-5163) 164 9 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK (Atlantic SD 16047) 1 194 SILVER CONDOR 160 SOMETHING IN THE NIGHT 8.98 127 WHA’PPEN 8.98 PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE (Columbia NFC 37163) 1 THE ENGLISH BEAT (Sire SRK 130 4 3567) (Casablanca/PolyGram NBLP 7255) 129 118 195 GAUCHO 9.98 128 GREATEST HITS 8.98 161 CAMERON’S IN LOVE 7.98 STEELY DAN (MCA-6102) 170 31 WAYLON JENNINGS (RCA AHL 1-3378) 128 116 RAFAEL CAMERON (Salsoul/RCA SA-6542) 174 2 196 COME AN’ GET IT 8.98 129 MAGNETIC FIELDS 8.98 162 LOOK OUT! (Mirage/Atlantic WTG 16043) 196 7 JEAN-MICHEL JARRE 20/20 (Portralt/CBS NFR 37050) 166 5 197 IN 8.98 (Polydor/PolyGram PD-1-6325) 142 2 FUN SPACE 163 THE PRODUCERS ROGER TAYLOR (Elektra 5E-522) 127 11 130 HERE COMES THE NIGHT (Portrait/CBS NJR 37097) 163 9 198 IRON AGE 8.98 DAVID JOHANSEN (Blue Sky/CBS FZ 36589) 139 3 MOTHER'S FINEST (Atlantic SD 19302) 178 9 164 FROM BRANCH TO BRANCH 8.98 131 HORIZON 8.98 LEON REDBONE 199 GALAXIAN 8.98 EDDIE RABBITT (Elektra 6E-276) 124 52 (Emerald City7Atlantlc EC 38-136) 138 16 THE JEFF LORBER FUSION (Arista AL 9545) 192 13

132 1 AM WHAT 1 AM 165 MAGIC 8.98 200 EVANGELINE 8.98 GEORGE JONES (Epic FE 36586) 135 8 TOM BROWNE (GRP/Arlsta 5503) 148 21 EMMYLOU HARRIS (Warner Bros. BSK 3508) 184 21 ALPHABETIZED TOP 200 ALBUMS (BY ARTIST)

A Taste Of Honey 113 Cougar, John 136 Jeffreys, Garland 167 Mass Production 114 Raydio 33 Taylor, Roger ....197 ABBA 95 Crawford, Randy 75 Jennings, Waylon 128 Maze 55 Redbone, Leon 164 .38 Special 29 AC/DC 6,28,107,156 Cross, Christopher 19 Johansen, David 130 Messina, Jim 117 Reddings 155 Tosh, Peter ....148 Adam And The Ants 79 Denver, John 94 John, Elton 21 Metheny/Mays 81 REO Speedwagon 2 Tubes 50

Air Supply 16,111 Diamond, Neil 31 Johnston, Tom 158 Mickey Mouse Disco 188 Ritenour, Lee 40 20/20 . ... 162

Alabama 45 Dimeola, Al 108 Jones, Grace 42 Mills, Stephanie 48 Robinson, Smokey 49 Unlimited Touch . ... 139

April Wine 54 Doors 123 Jones, George 132 Milsap, Ronnie 120,157 Rogers, Kenny 13,18 Van Halen . . .7,146

Atlantic Starr 63 Dupree, Robbie 193 Jones, Quincy 25 Moody Blues 5 Rush 15 Van Zant, Johnny . ... 118 Aurra 98 Easton, Sheena 60 Journey 92 Mother's Finest 198 Sager, Carole Bayer 96 Vannelli, Gino 56 Balin, Marty 62 Edmunds, Dave 190 Judas Priest 82 Murray, Anne 77,106 Sanborn, David 89 Vitale, Joe ....185

Benatar, Pat 51 English Beat 127 Khan, Chaka ». 27 Nelson, Willie 78,142 Santana 9 Volunteer Jam VII . ... 170 Blondie 151 Exposed 53 Kihn, Greg 52 Newton, Juice 69 Schneider, John 105 Walker, Jerry Jeff ....191 Blow, Kurtls 133 Fatback 70 Kittyhawk 181 Oak Ridge Boys 20,175 Scott, Tom 173 Walsh, Joe 14 Blue Oyster Cult 87 Fields, Richard "Dimples" .... 180 Klemmer, John 138 Ocean, Billy 166 Secret Policeman's Ball 93 Warwick, Dionne 84

Bonds, Gary U.S 44 Frampton, Peter 43 Klique 171 Odyssey 168 Shalamar 72 Washington, Donna . ... 177

Brown, Danny Joe 112 FrankeS The Knockouts 91 Kool & The Gang 83 One Way 159 Sheppard, T.G 153 Washington, Grover Jr. . 22

Browne, Tom 165 Gang Of Four 192 Kraftwerk 90 Ono, Yoko 47 Silver Condor 194 Whitesnake . ... 196

Bryson, Peabo 186 Gap Band 58 Lakeside 124 Osbourne, Ozzy 23 Soccio, Gino 88 Whittaker, Roger . ... 150 Cameo 24 Grappelli/Grisman 101 Laws, Debra 64 Parsons, Alan 86 Southslde Johnny 100 Who 57

Cameron, Rafael 161 Guthrie, Arlo 187 Lennon, John And Yoko Ono . . 37 Parton, Dolly 169 Split Enz 66 Williams, Deniece 67

Carnes, Kim 1 Hall & Oates 30 Lewis, Ramsey 141 Perry, Joe 109 Springfield. Rick 34 Winwood, Steve 17 Carpenters 122 Harris, Emmylou 200 Lindiey, David 121 Petty, Tom 4 Squeeze 73 Wonder, Stevie ....182

Cash, Rosanne 41 Harrison, George 11 Linx 183 Photoglo, Jim 172 Squier, Billy 26 Wright, Gary . ... 149 Champaign 115 Hensel, Carol 35 Lorber, Jeff 199 Plasmatics 125 Stargard 174 Zappa, Frank 80 Change 97 Houston, Thelma 179 Loverboy 32 Point Blank 135 Starpoint 178 SOUNDTRACKS Chipmunks 61 Ice House 189 Lynn, Cheryl 147 Pointer Sisters 59 Stars On Long Play 10

Bustin' Loose . ... 140 Clapton, Eric 116 Iron Malden 102 Mangione, Chuck 103 Police 76 Statler Bros 145

Fame . ... 144 Clarke/Duke 39 Isley Bros 119 Manhattan Transfer 36 Pretenders 85 Steely Dan 195

For Your Eyes Only , ... 184 Climax Blues Band 104 Jackson,Walter 134 Marie, Teena 38 Producers 163 Stelnman, Jim 65 Great Muppet Caper ....126 Cold Chisel 176 James, Rick 8 Marley, Bob 154 Psychedelic Furs 110 Streisand, Barbra 68

Raiders Of The Lost Ark . ... 137 Collins, Phi! 12 Jarre, Jean-MIche! 129 Marshall Tucker Band 99 Pure Prairie League 160 Styx 3 Superman !! ....143 Commodores 74 Jefferson Starship 46 Mason, Nick 152 Rabbitt, Eddie 131 Taylor, James 71