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HARRELL & SCOTT Darkness Of The Light tremendous crossover potential. POP BLACK (2:51) Contact: 212 -979 -0808. NEW AND PRODUCER: Johnny Elgin WRITERS: T. Harrell, L. Scott PUBLISHERS: Second Base/Pondskoggin /Scottland, BMI NOTEWORTHY Associated Artists AA -505 TAYLOR DAYNE With Every Beat Of My Heart REGINA BELLE Make It Like It Was (4:47) Throbbing rhythm, mournful theme, (4:12) PRODUCER: Nick Martinelli 3RD BASS Steppin' To The A.M. (4:50) and quietly intense vocal harmonies. 101 Rock To The Beat (5:56) PRODUCER: Ric Wake WRITER: C. Winans PRODUCERS: Hank Shocklee, Keith Shocklee, Eric Contact: P.O. Box 390, PRODUCER: Jachri Praha WRITERS: T. Faragher, L. Golden, A. Baker PUBLISHER: For Our Children "Vietnam" Sadler 37077 -0390 WRITERS: Saunderson, Echols PUBLISHERS: MCA /Matak /MyGag. ASCAP /Shakin Columbia 38 -73022 (cassette version also WRITERS: M. Benin. P. Nash, H. Shocklee, K. Hendersonville, Tenn. PUBLISHER Best Beat, ASCAP Baker, BMI available, Columbia 381- 73022) Shocklee, E. Sadler giving love another try. Wing 873 143 -1 (c /o PolyGram) (12 -inch single) Arista AS1 -9895 (12 -inch reviewed Oct. 21) PUBLISHER: Rhyming Is Fundamental, ASCAP Whitney couldn't have asked for a Def Jam 38 -68914 (c /o CBS) A "new beat" reading of the Reese & more inspirational ballad. Hopefully WHITESNAKE Fool For Your Loving (4:10) Hard -hitting New York -based rap duo Santonio underground smash that the tremendous potential of this PRODUCERS: Mike Clink, Keith Olsen of MC Serch and Prime Minister Pete remains rather true to the original. WRITERS: Coverdale, Marsden, Moody moving slow number won't prevent PUBLISHERS: Seabreeze /C.C. /Dump- Easton, ASCAP Nice pull it off quite admirably with DANCE pop programmers from making "Baby I Geffen 4-22715 (c /o Warner Bros.) (cassette single) serious attitude in the rhyme and MELISSA ROWAN Just Want To Get Your Come To Me" a multiformat hit. Any Lovin' David Coverdale and company return percolating hook in the rhythm. With (6:23) way you slice it, this one should make PRODUCER: Tony Valor with a -up holds production and songwriting aid from WRITERS: G. Mansis, T. Valor, M. Mansis revved rocker that Belle a huge star. few surprises ... including its Def Jam homies H. Shocklee, K. PUBLISHER: Trass, BMI MIXER: Steve "Silk" Hurley sales and Shocklee, and Sadler (Public Enemy, JANET JACKSON Rhythm Nation (8:06) guaranteed chart success. BABYFACE Tender Lover (4:10) PRODUCER: Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis Epic 49 73119 (c /o CBS) (12 -inch single) PRODUCERS: L.A., Babyface Slick Rick), one could only expect the WRITERS: Janet Jackson, James Harris III, Terry Lewis Is it new -house? Is it retro- disco? ROLLING STONES Rock & A Hard Place (4:05) WRITERS: Babyface, L.A. Reid, P. Smith results to be of the flyest caliber. PUBLISHERS: Black Ice, BMI /Flyte Tyme, ASCAP But PRODUCER: Chris Kimsey. The Glimmer Twins PUBLISHERS: Hip Trip /Kear, EMI /Jenn -a -Bug, Hard to determine. proper Accompanying videoclip helps to MIXER: Shep Pettibone WRITERS: M. Jagger, K. Richards ASCAP categorization hardly matters when MIXERS: L.A., Babyface solidify the act's personality and A &M SP -12335 (12 -inch single) PUBLISHER: Promopub B.V. the music comes on as strong as this. Rolling Stones /Columbia 38 -73057 (cassette Solar ZS4 -74003 (c /o CBS) (12 -inch version also street suave. Oh, by the way, Serch The fruitful Janet & Shep version also available, Rolling Stones /Columbia 38- available, Solar 429- 74502) and Pete are both white boys 73057) -but collaboration continues, and as usual K.A. POSSE Dig This (no time listed) Pumping new jack vibe, not to leave the Beastie comparisons for the results speak for themselves. Stonesmania continues as the tour mention a by Bobby PRODUCER: K. Alexi guest appearance those who don't know any better. Spread the word. WRITER: K. Alexi shifts into high gear and this second Brown, makes this impressive follow - PUBLISHER: Papstar Publishing, BMI Underground UN 131 (12 -inch single) release from "Steel Wheels" churns up to "It's No Crime" a formidable radio tale out to the listener and, it's with SEDUCTION Two To Make It Right (6:20) even more drive than the top 10 multichart contender. likely, up the chart. PRODUCERS: Robert Clivilles, David Cole Risque rhyming renders this a tad too smash "Mixed Emotions." WRITER: D. Cole hot for mainstreamers, but who PUBLISHER: Red Instructional, ASCAP ISLEY BROTHERS FEATURING RONALD ISLEY cares? Purists will probably prefer to BAILLIE & THE BOYS I Can't Turn The Tide MIXERS: David Cole, Robert Clivilles CURE Lullaby (4:07) You'll Never Walk Alone (4:55) (3:29) Vendetta VE -7031 (c /o ABM) (12 -inch single) keep this kicking snatch of hip -house PRODUCERS: Robert Smith, David M. Allen PRODUCER: Angela Winbush PRODUCER: Kyle Lehning all to themselves. Contact: 312 -559- WRITERS: Smith, Gallup, Williams, Thompson, WRITER: Angela Winbush WRITERS: Michael Bonagura, Kathie Baillie, Craig Easily their strongest single to date. O'Donnell, Tolhurst PUBLISHER: Angel Notes /WB, ASCAP Bickhardt Percussive and indelibly infectious 0286. PUBLISHER: Fiction Songs Ltd., ASCAP Warner Bros. 7 -22748 PUBLISHER: Colgems -EMI, ASCAP Elektra 7 -69249 (cassette version also available, RCA 9076 -7 -R musical bed rouses, thanks in no small SCOTT GRIMES You've Got A Friend (5:20) Elektra 4- 69249) Subtle and soulful. The part to producers Cole & Clivilles. Exploring the limits of love, B &B PRODUCER: Richard Carpenter Winbush /Isley pairing continues to Hook -ridden chorus will grab the C. Subtle but beautifully orchestrated offer an appraisal that is cool, WRITER: King follow -up to top 10 "Love is work its magic. listener and never let go. PUBLISHER: Colgems -EMI Music, ASCAP Song" an controlled, and cautiously self- MIXER: "Little" Louie Vega ethereal, moody piece that will, no possessed. A&M SP-12318 (12 -inch single) LEOTIS Ooh Child (4:19) BLACK HAVANA PRESENTS KEITH THOMPSON doubt, stretch the boundaries of Some songs deserve to be left alone. PRODUCERS: Van Gibbs, Edd son Electrik Can't Take It (8:27) acceptable pop radio programming. WRITER: S. Vincent PRODUCER: Keith Thompson A valiant attempt to transform this PUBLISHERS: Kama Sutra /Sleeping Sun /EMI Unart WRITER: Keith Thompson Catalog, BMI poignant ballad into a cheerful club TOM PETTY Free Fallin' (4:14) PUBLISHER: Jamlure International, BMI Mercury 876 239 -1 (c/o PolyGram) (12 -inch single) twirler does little justice to Grimes' PRODUCERS: Jeff Lynne with T.P., Mike Campbell MIXER: Mantronik WRITERS: Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne The single radio programmers have Capitol V -15517 (12 -inch single) noteworthy vocal charm and MARIE OSMOND Slowly But Surely (2:53) PUBLISHER: Gone Gator /EMI April, ASCAP is ultimately leaves him in the lurch. MCA AC -53728 (cassette single) been requesting a new jack revival PRODUCER: Jerry Crutchfield Highlight from the label's recent of the soul classic with a definitive WRITERS: Garvin, Jones, Wetherly dance compilation is an and Languid and oh- so-satisfying slow engaging down -home feeling. PUBLISHERS: Tree /PolyGram /McBec /Milene. refreshing offering of hip -house with number is sure to sustain the BMI /ASCAP Capitol B -79808 a reggae flavor. Thompson is best attention of programmers at a remembered as the seductive voice "Fever " -ish pitch. Osmond slows things down and exerts RAP much vocal sincerity. Therapeutic to behind Raze's "Break 4 Love." the ear, this take boasts easy- flowing production. LATTANZI Is That What You Call Love (8:15) FULL FORCE Friends B-4 Lovers (4:23) PRODUCERS: Mike Lattanzi, Jellybean PRODUCER: Full Force WRITERS: M. Lattanzi, Jurek Ugarov ARABIAN PRINCE She's Got A Big Posse (5 111 WRITER: Full Force BUTCH BAKER Wonderful Tonight (3:41) PUBLISHERS: Lost In Music /Ram Bam /first Circle. PRODUCERS: Arabian Prince, That Guy PUBLISHERS: Forceful /Willesden PRODUCER Harold ASCAP DJ. JAllY JEFF & THE FRESH PRINCE I Think Shedd ( WRITERS: Ron Dorn, Tim Reid II Columbia 38 -73025 cassette version also WRITER: E. Clapton MCA 23989 (12 -inch single) I Can Beat Mike Tyson (4:56) PUBLISHERS: Mik Lezan /Par, ASCAP available, Columbia 38- 73025; 12 -inch version also PUBLISHER: Chappell & Co., ASCAP Orpheus V-72259 (c /o CEMA) (12 -inch single)( PRODUCER: D.J. Jazzy Jeff, The Fresh Prince, Pete available, Columbia 44- 73110) Mercury 876 226 -7 (c /o PolyGram) Long Island, N.Y.-based outfit scored Q. Harris, Nigel Green Harmonious, midtempo R &B number last year with the independently Former NWA member marks his label WRITERS: W. Smith, J. Townes, P. Harris A quietly joyous version of Eric released regional hit cover of Kiss' "I PUBLISHER: Zomba Enterprises, ASCAP with enough commmercial appeal to Clapton's 1978 pop hit. Baker's warm debut with a strong, loping track Jive 1282 -7 -J (c /o RCA) (12 -inch reviewed Oct. 14) give the Brooklyn boys their long Was Made For Loving You." Major boding well for the album "Brother and intimate reading may lead to his label debut previewing a forthcoming overdue hit. long -deserved breakthrough. Arab." BOB DYLAN Everything Is Broken (3:12) album under the tutelage of Jellybean PRODUCER: Daniel Lanois rings with much crossover promise. THREE TIMES DOPE Original Stylin' (6:32) WRITER: Bob Dylan MIDNIGHT STAR 90 Days (Same As Cash) DANIELE ALEXANDER Where Did The Moon Go PUBLISHER: Special Rider (5:34) PRODUCER: Chuck Nice Wrong (3:06) Columbia 38T -73062 (cassette single) PRODUCER: Midnight Star AWE LORAIN Whole Wide World (5:35) WRITERS: R. Waller, W. Griggs, D. Beale PRODUCER: Harold Shedd PUBLISHER: Acknickulous /Pop Art, ASCAP WRITERS: B. Simmons. B. Watson, M. Gentry, PRODUCER: Elliot Wolff From one of Dylan's finer releases in J. Cooper, K. WRITERS: D. Alexander, P. Nelson MIXER: Joe "The Butcher" Nicolo "Belinda," Gant WRITERS: E. Wolff, A. Roman PUBLISHERS: Lodge Hall /Screen Gems -EMI. Arista AD1 -9889 (12 -inch single; 7 -inch version some time is a wonderfully produced PUBLISHERS: Hip Trip /Jig -A- Watt Jams, BMI PUBLISHERS: Virgin /Elliot Wolff /Jobete, ASCAP ASCAP /BMI also available, Arista CAS -9888) MIXERS: Tracy Kendrick, Courtney Branch MIXERS: Mick Guzawski, Elliott Wolff, Wingate, retrorock nugget that successfully Solar 4Z9 -74501 (c /o CBS) (12 -inch single) Mercury 876-228 -7 (c /o PolyGram) recaptures the charm of some of the Trevor Bernard Not as original as they'd like to New version of the aggressive Tenderly raspy, Alexander's vocal RCA 9099 -1 -RD (12 -inch single) believe, although neat samples of living legend's best work. touch melodically knits itself to this R &B /dance number owes a bit to Could easily be mistaken as a new James Brown shrieks lining a groove - Carole Davis' "Serious Money." Now tune's softly -progressing production. Paula Abdul single. Song's irresistible GEORGE LaMOND Without You (4:40) laden bass interior provide ample PRODUCER: Mark Liggett, Chris Barbosa take that to the bank. hook and the singer's coquettish reason to pay attention. WRITER: Philp Andruela delivery merit attention from both PUBLISHERS: Barbosa /Tosha /Hit & Hold /Andruela RAY PRICE Love Me Down To Size (3:20) club and radio programmers. From Columbia 387 -73055 (cassette single; l2 -inch PRODUCER: Ray Pennington reviewed Aug. 26) WRITERS: L. Loggins. J. McCollum, D. Rollins the new film "True Love." PUBLISHER: Almarie, BMI COUNTRY Step One SOR -410 JOE SATRIANI Big Bad Moon (4:23) D -MOB INTRODUCING CATHY DENNIS C'Mon & PRODUCERS: Joe Satriani, John Cuniberti No one can touch Price's velvet, Get My Love (7:52) L'TRIMM Drop That Bottom (3:15) WRITER: Joe Satriani contemplative style, which is put to PRODUCER: Dancin' Danny D PRODUCERS: Davis, Stone, Klein PUBLISHER: Strange Beautiful, ASCAP WRITER: D. Poku WRITERS: R. DeRougemont, E. Cager, L. Julian, J. Relativity 10-324 (cassette single) fine use here in this mellow tale of PUBLISHERS: EMI /Blackwood, BMI Stone, P. Klein MIXERS: Dancin' Danny D, C.J. Mackintosh, Dave PUBLISHERS: Henstone /Musicworks, BMI Album BELLAMY BROTHERS Th't Center Of My egocentricity tamed. rock enthusiasts are sure to go Darrell Atlantic 0-86296 (12 -inch single) for this one head on. Satriani's groove Universe (3:22) FFRR 886 799 -1 (c /o PolyGram) (I2 -inch single) PRODUCER: Tony Brown TERRY SMITH I've Never Had It Bad (2:57) Leggy ladies offer dishy pop /rap accompanied by a searing, guitar - WRITERS: David Bellamy, Howard Bellamy, Don PRODUCERS: Jack Gale, Jim Pierce Dropped a li'l acid, went into a trance, stylings in their familiar Miami bass etched rhythmic base is made to be Schutz WRITER: John Moffatt had to get funky, and now the Mob's manner. played loud and often. Crank it up. PUBLISHERS: Bellamy Bros.,Copyright Mgmt /Don PUBLISHER: Cedarwood, BMI Schlitz /Almo. ASCAP Ridgewood 3007 got some love to give. Impressive Contact: 718 -740-5700. MCA 53719 R &B -based club number takes a Vocal flavor leans to that of Don On this characteristic metaphorical variety of curves in its various mixes. PICKS: New releases with the greatest chart ACE FREHLEY Do Ya (3:47) Williams, but the simple, straight - flight, the Bellamys find in potential. PRODUCERS: Eddie Kramer, Ace Frehley, John their all ahead production seems somewhat YOLANDA MILLA Never Say Never (5:38) RECOMMENDED: Records with potential for Regan love. The sound is dreamily country, prefabricated. WRITER: Jeff Lynne with waves of steel guitar. PRODUCERS: Jeff Mann, Marco Olivia significant chart action. PUBLISHERS: EMI Blackwood /Sugartown, BMI WRITERS: J. Mann, M. Olivio, M. Kalfa NEW & NOTEWORTHY: Highlights new and PUBLISHERS: Creative Bloc /Olan /Hollyrock /Hit & Megaforce /Atlantic 7 4 -88788 (cassette single) P.J. ALLMAN Somebody's Cheatin' (2:25) developing acts worthy of attention. Hold, ASCAP GEORGE JONES Radio Lover (3:26) PRODUCERS: Pierce Respectable cover of the E.L.O. Jack Gale, Jim MIXERS: Phil Castellano and Marco Olivia Records equally appropriate for more than PRODUCER: Billy Sherrill WRITER: Jackson Leap Warlock WAR -058 (12 -inch single) one format are reviewed in the category with classic receives new life and easily WRITERS: C. Putman, R. He lard. B. Jones PUBLISHER: Don King, BMI the broadest audience. All singles commercial- PUBLISHERS: Tree, BMI /Cross Keys, ASCAP Playback P- 1332 -A has the potential to find a friend with Vocals a la Sa -Fire are the perfect ly in Epic 34 -73070 (c/o CBS) available the U.S. are eligible for review. album rock and top 40 programmers. A peppy, buoyant treatment of a song ornament for a percolating, dramatic Send copies to Bill Coleman, Billboard, 1515 Former Kiss member and comrade A master at hooking the country that brings to mind Loretta Lynn's Latin backdrop. Rhythmic and vocal Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10036. Country Peter Criss lends a hand on backup song, Jones tosses this well-paced sassier sagas. Contact: 305 -935 -4880 hook make this one ripe with singles should be sent to Billboard, 49 Music vocals and percussion. Square W., Nashville, Tenn. 37203.

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