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October 27. 1973

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Vol. XXXV - Number 19/October 27, 1973

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CHRISTIE BARTER West Coast Manager The Profit Squeeze Editorial New York ARTY GOODMAN DON DROSSELL In the midst of general sales increases for major industry labels, DAVID BUDGE Hollywood there is, unfortunately, a profit crunch to go along with more vol- RON BARON ELIOT SEKULER ume. In recent financial statements from parent companies of CBS Records and RCA Records, the showings of their recording entities Research MIKE MARTUCCI over the past nine months and third quarter of this year were as- Rssearch Manager BOBBY SIEGEL sessed in terms of “cost pressures" (CBS) and “overall domestic industry conditions" in Advertising (RCA), the latter general explanation of a ED ADLUM profit loss for the third quarter of 1973. The president of RCA, Art Director Rocco Laginestra, stated in a major policy statement in last week’s WOODY HARDING issue of Cash Box that “with costs up and industry volume down, I Coin Machine & Vending predict that in the immediate future, there is going to be a shaking ED ADLUM Manager out of a lot of companies.” To compound these unhappy prospects, DON DROSSELL we have been witness to off-the-record-comments by other lead- CAMILLE COMPASIO, Chicago ing label executives declaring that increased volume on their part Circulation THERESA TORTOSA has failed to generate a proportional increase in profits. Manager With full realization that the industry has moved into its HOLLYWOOD “best" quarter of the year, we or the industry itself should not CHRISTIE BARTER 6545 Sunset Blvd. (Suite 525), Hollywood, Calif. 90028 bury our heads in the sands of false euphoria and make rosy, all- Phone: (213) Hollywood 9-2966 is-well commentary. Yet, it is important to stress that for many NASHVILLE JUANITA JONES companies there is, indeed, a posture of better volume for many 806 16th Ave. South, Nashville, Tenn. 37203 Phone: (615) 244-2898 indicating strong consumer demand for the industry's wares—as CHICAGO weighed, sadly, against a profit squeeze. CAMILLE COMPASIO Where does the business go from here? It can (and should) we 29 E. Madison St., Chicago, III. Phone: (312) FI 6-7272 feel command a better price from the consumer for recordings with- ENGLAND in guidelines set by the Government in its attempts to curtail infla- DORRIS LAND 3 Cork St.. London Wl tion. It can (and must) assess internal procedures in the marketing Phone: 01-7342374 of product, especially in the area of “returns,” where, it was made ARGENTINA MIGUEL SMIRNOFF evident through the NARM-sponsored study on the subject released Belgrano 3252, Piso 4 "B" Buenos Aires, Argentina Phone: 89-6796 earlier this year, labels can do much to ease the pressure on profits. CANADA The industry must be made aware that the “return" problem really WALT GREALIS doesn’t start at the wholesale level, but has its origins in “overkill" 6 Brentcliffe Road, Toronto 17, Ontario, Canada Phone: (416) 425-0257 allocations and in the sales-promotion philosophy that saturation of FRANCE new product in the marketplace is the strongest guarantee of a FRANK LIPSIK heady sales tally the level. 5 Rue Alfred Dormeuil. 78 Croissy on consumer Phone: 225-26-31 Some say the often outlandish guarantees given to established HOLLAND or “hot” newcomers is fading; we hope so. The industry has passed PAUL ACKET Theresiastraat 59-63. The Hague the stage where it can dole out millions on contracts, and take a Phone: 837700 “long-term" view of profit margins. If a few examples of ITALY eventual GABRIELE G. ABBATE such ultimate success are available, the industry has made them Viale A. Doria 10. 20124 Milano the rule not the exception. BELGIUM ETIENNE SMET Once again we return to the phrase “profitless prosperity." Postbus 56. B-2700 Sint-Niklaas Never before, in devastating Phone: (03) 76-54-39 our view, has that phrase had more AUSTRALIA meaning. We must note that in view of the fact that companies and PETER SMITH individuals generally reluctant to spell out “tougher times” in 40 Winters Way, Doncaster 3108, Victoria, Australia — JAPAN public—are now speaking out indicates that candid recognition of Adv. Mgr. the profit squeeze can realize aggressive attempts to defeat it. SACHIO SAITO l-ll-2-Chome Shinbashi, Minato-Ku, Tokyo Phone: 504-1651 Editorial Mgr. FUMIYO TACHIBANA l-ll-2-Chome Shinbashi, Minato-Ku, Tokyo Phone: 504-1651

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ANGIE LOVES ME LIKE A ROCK Paul Simon—Columbia 4-45907 35 13 Ann Peebles— Hi 2248 (Dist: London) 70 74 Rolling Stones— Rolling Stones RS-19105 2 4 KEEP ON TRUCKIN’ WE’RE AN AMERICAN BAND CORAZON Carole King—Ode 66039 (Dist: ASM) 79 Eddie Kendricks—Tamla 54238 4 5 Grand Funk—Grank Funk 3660 (Dist: Capitol) 36 17 MIDNIGHT TRAIN TO GEORGIA HER WEST COAST WOMAN CHEAPER TO KEEP Painter— Elektra 45862 74 81 Gladys Knight & The Pips—Buddah 383 7 9 Johnny Taylor—Stax 0176 (Dist: Columbia) 53 67 DREAM ON HALF-BREED HELLO IT’S ME Aerosmith—Columbia 45894 82 98 Cher—MCA 40102 3 2 Todd Rundgren — Bearsville 0009 (Dist: WB) 64 85 GOTTA FIND A WAY IT’S A LOVEBEAT Moments Stang 5050 73 80 HEARTBEAT— 38 OOH BABY — The Defranco Family—'20th Century 2030 9 11 STEALIN’ Gilbert O’Sullivan —Mam 3633 (Dist: London) 50 68 RAMBLIN’ MAN Uriah Heep—Warner Bros. 7738 76 83 Allman Bros.—Capricorn 0027 (Dist: WB) 1 3 39 DELTA DAWN ASHES TO ASHES Helen Reddy— Capitol 3645 39 28 THAT LADY 5th Dimension— Bell 45-380 71 77 Isley Brothers—T-Neck 2251 (Dist: Columbia) 6 6 40 SISTER JAMES SAIL AROUND THE WORLD PHOTOGRAPH Nino Tempo—5th Ave. Sax—A&M 1416 42 48 David Gates— Elektra 45868 87 94 Ringo Starr—Apple 1865 30 44 41 FRIENDS THE JOKER Bette Midler Atlantic 2980 46 52 ALL I KNOW — Steve Miller— Capitol 3732 89 Garfunkel—Columbia 45926 12 16 42 NEVER LET YOU GO TAKE LIFE A LITTLE EASIER YES WE CAN CAN Bloodstone—London 1051 44 46 Rodney Allen Rippy— Bell 45403 78 82 Pointer Sisters—Blue Thumb 229 11 15 (Dist: Famous) 43 CHECK IT OUT REDNECK FRIEND Tavares— Capitol 3674 51 61 Jackson Browne—Asylum 11023 81 88 HEAVEN’S DOOR KNOCKIN’ ON 44 RUBBER BULLETS ALL THE WAY DOWN Bob Dylan—Columbia 157664 17 22 50 Etta James—Chess 2144 83 90 JESSE Ten CC—UK 49015 (Dist: London) 47 LITTLE GIRL GONE Roberta Flack—Atlantic 2982 14 18 45 SWEET UNDERSTANDING LOVE Donna Fargo—Dot 17476 88 95 Four Tops— Dunhill 4366 55 69 13 ROCKY MOUNTAIN WAY THERE AIN’T NO WAY Joe Walsh—Dunhill 4361 13 14 46 FUNKY STUFF Lobo—Big Tree 16012 (Dist: Bell) 90 97 Kool & Gang—De Lite 557 48 51 14 BASKETBALL JONES PRETTY LADY (Dist: A M) 16 19 47 WHY ME Cheech & Chong—Ode 66038 & Polydor 86 99 Kris Kristofferson —Monument 17571 56 63 Lighthouse— 14198 15 PAPER ROSES (Dist: Epic) 1 LAST A DAY WITHOUT YOU Marie Osmond—MGM/Kolob K14609 22 35 WON’T 48 THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRL Maureen McGovern—20th Century 2051 91 — 16 I GOT A NAME Charlie Rich — Epic 11040 57 66 Jim Croce—ABC 11389 26 33 RIDIN’ MY THUMB TO MEXICO 17 TOP OF THE WORLD 49 COUNTRY SUNSHINE Johnny Rodriguez—Mercury 73416 85 92 Dottie West— RCA 0072 54 60 Carpenters—ASM 1468 28 37 PAINTED LADIES 18 HURTS SO GOOD 50 LET’S GET IT ON Ian Thomas—Janus 224 97 Marvin Gaye—Tamla T54234 32 12 Millie Jackson—Spring 139 (Dist: Polydor) 19 23 TO KNOW YOU IS TO LOVE YOU D’YER MAK’ER B. B. King—ABC 11373 52 38 19 LET ME IN 67 87 % Led Zeppelin —Atlantic 2986 MUSIC Osmond Bros. — MGM/Kolob 14617 21 24 MY 52 SHOW & TELL Loggins & Messina —Columbia 45952 20 SPACE RACE Al Wilson — Rocky Road 30073 (Dist: Bell) 62 72 LEAVE ME ALONE Billy Preston—ASM 1463 23 30 53 ROCKIN’ ROLL BABY Helen Reddy— Capitol 21 JUST YOU AND ME Stylistics —Avco 4625 63 73 SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK Chicago—Columbia 45933 27 36 — 54 YOU’VE NEVER BEEN Persuaders—Atco 6943 100 22 SUMMER (FIRST TIME) THIS FAR BEFORE WRAPPED UP IN YOUR WARM & Bobby Goldsboro—United Artists 251 25 29 Conway Twitty —MCA 40094 18 20 TENDER LOVE 23 HIGHER GROUND 55 JIMMY LOVES MARY-ANNE Tyrone Davis—Dakar 4526 (Dist: Brunswick) 93 Stevie Wonder—Tamla 54235 5 1 Looking Glass— Epic 1T001 40 31 90 BACK FOR A TASTE OF YOUR LOVE 24 GET IT TOGETHER 56 BE Syl Johnson— Hi 2250 (Dist: London) 94 — The Jackson 5 —Motown 1277 24 26 Neil Diamond—Columbia 45942 75 - A PARTY 57 ECSTACY 91 HAVING 25 WE MAY NEVER PASS Ovations—MGM 14623 92 100 Ohio Players—Westbound 216 (Dist: Janus) 31 32 THIS WAY AGAIN 92 VADO VIA Seals S Crofts—Warner Bros. 7740 29 34 58 OH NO NOT MY BABY Drupi —A&M 1460 99 . Rod Stewart—Mercury 73426 60 75 26 THE LOVE I LOST 93 MY OLD SCHOOL Harold Melvin S Blue Notes 34 41 59 WOMAN FROM TOKYO Steely Dan—ABC 11396 Phi I ly International 3533 (Dist: Columbia) Deep Purple—Warner Bros. 7737 61 65 94 CALICO 27 CHINA GROVE 60 MY PRETENDING DAYS ARE OV ER Tommy James—Roulette 7147 96 — Doobie Brothers—Warner Bros. WB 7728 8 8 The Dells—Cadet 5698 65 71 95 I’M COMING HOME 28 YOU’RE A SPECIAL PART OF ME 61 SMARTY PANTS Johnny Mathis—Columbia 45908 72 78 Diana Ross S Marvin Gaye— Motown 1280 38 53 First Choice— Philly Groove 179 (Dist: Bell) 66 76 96 ROLLER COASTER 29 RAISED ON ROCK 62 MAMMY BLUE Blood, Sweat & Tears—Columbia 45937 Elvis Presley—RCA APBO 0088 33 39 Stories—Kama Sutra 584 (Dist: Buddah) 77 - 97 HEY LITTLE GIRL 30 FREE RIDE 63 IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR Foster Sylvers—MGM 14630 98 Edgar Winter Group— Epic 11024 10 10 Cross Country—Atco 6934 41 25 98 FELL FOR YOU 31 MY MARIA 64 OUTLAW MAN Dramatics—Volt 4099 B. W. Stevenson—RCA 0030 15 7 Eagles—Asylum 11025 (Dist: Atlantic) 59 49 99 LET IT BE THERE 32 YOU GOT ME ANYWAY 65 GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD Olivia Newton—John—MCA 40101 Sutherland Brothers & Quiver—Capitol 1217 20 21 Elton John—MCA 40148 — 100 SMOKIN’ IN THE BOY’S ROOM 33 NUTBUSH CITY LIMITS 66 ROLL IN MY SWEET BABY’S ARMS Brownsville Station— Big Tree 16011 Ike & Tina Turner—United Artists 298 37 43 Hank Wilson—Shelter 7336 (Dist: Capitol) 69 79 (Dist: 3ell) ALPHABETIZED TOP 100 (INCLUDING PUBLISHERS AND LICENSEES) BMI) All I Know (Canopy—ASCAP) 9 Hello It's Me (Screen Gems—Columbia— BMI).... 37 My Maria (ABC-Dunhill/ Speed —BMI/Prophecy Smarty Pants (Nickel Shoe & Six Strings— 61 All The Way Down (Various) 78 Hey Little Girl (Screen Gems/Columbia— BMI).. 97 —ASCAP) 31 Smokin' In The Boy’s Room (Big Leaf—ASCAP) 100 Angie (Promopub—ASCAP) 1 Higher Ground (Stein & Van Stock & Black My Music (Jasperilla/Gnossos—ASCAP) 86 Some Guys Have (Kec —ASCAP) 88 Ashes To Ashes 73 Bull—ASCAP) 23 My Old School (ABC—ASCAP) 93 Space Race (Irving —WEP— BMI) 20 Back For A Taste (Jec—BMI) 90 Hurt So Good (Muscle Shoals & Cotillion— BMI) 18 My Pretending Days Are Over (Groovesville —BMI) 60 Steal in’ (WB—ASCAP) 72 Basketball Jones (India —ASCAP) 14 I Can’t Stand The Rain (Jec — BMI) 67 Never Let You Go (Crystal Jukebox— BMI) 42 Summer (Pen In Hand— BMI) 22 Roll Be (Stonebridge—ASCAP) 56 I Got A Name (Fox Fanfare-— BMI) 16 Nutbush City Limits (Hub/Unart— BMI) 33 Sweet Understand Love (ABC/Dunhill & Calico (Big Seven & Planetary—ASCAP) 94 I’m Coming Home (Mighty Three— BMI) 95 OOH Baby (Management & Music— BMI) 38 —BMI) 45 Cheaper To Keep Her (East Memphis/ I Won’t Last A Day Without You (Almo—ASCAP) 82 Oh No Not My Baby (Screen Gems—Columbia Take Life A Little Easier (Senor & G&W Deleis—BMH) 36 In The Midnight Hour (Cotillion/East —BMI) 58 ASCAP) 76 Check It Out (Haymarket— BMI) 43 Memphis—BMI) 63 Outlaw Man (Good Friends, Benchmark—ASCAP) 64 That Lady (Bovina—ASCAP) 7 China Grove (Warner Tamerlane—BMI) 27 Jesse (Frank—ASCAP) 12 Painted Ladies (Corinth —BMI) 84 There Ain't No Way (Kaiser & Famous—ASCAP) 80 Corazon (Col-Gems—ASCAP) 68 Jimmy Loves Mary-Anne (Spruce Run/ Elvie/ Paper Roses (Lewis—ASCAP) 15 To Know You Is To Love You (Stein & Van Country Sunshine (Shada—ASCAP/Tree— BMI) .. 49 Chappell—ASCAP) 55 Pretty Lady (CAM-U.S.A.—BMI) 81 Stock/Black Bull—ASCAP) 85 Delta Dawn (UA/Bix Axe—ASCAP) 39 Joker (Hayworth—ASCAP) 75 Photograph (Richaroony— BMI) 8 Top Of The World (Almo/Hammer & Nails Dream On (Deksol/Connelly—BMI) 70 Just You & Me (Big Elk—ASCAP) 21 Raised On Rock (Sweet Glory) 29 ASCAP) 17 D’Yer Mak’er (Superhype—ASCAP) 51 Keep On Truckin' (Stone Diamond —BMI) 2 Ramblin Man (No Exit— BMI) 6 Vado Via (ATV— BMI) 92 Ecstacy (Bridgeport— BMI) 57 Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door (Ram’s Horn Redneck Friend (Benchmark—ASCAP) 77 We Never Pass This Way Again (Dawnbreaker Feel For You (Groovesville BM'I) 98 — —ASCAP) 1 Ridin’ My Thumb To Mexico (Hallnote —BMI) .... 83 —BMI) 25 Free Ride (Silver Steed— BMI) 30 Let’s Get On (Jobete—ASCAP/Cherritown—BMI) 50 Rockin’ Roll Baby (Mighty Three— BMI) 53 We're An American Band (Cram Renrff— BMI).... 35 Friends (Kama Sutra/Open End— BMI) 41 Let It Be There (Al Gallico—BMI) 99 Glory— BMI) 96 West Coast Woman (Painter— BMI) 69 Funky Stuff (Delightful/Gang— BMI) ... 46 Let Me In (Kolob—BMI) 19 Rocky Mountain Way (Barnstorm—BMI) 13 Why Me (Resaca—BMI) 47 Get It Together (Jobete—ASCAP) 24 Little Girl Gone (Prima-Donna—BMI) 79 Roller Coaster (Screen Gems/Columbia/Sweet Woman From Tokyo (Heck) 59 Roll In My Sweet Baby’s Arms (Peer Int’l —BMI) 66 Goodbye Yellow Brick (Dick James— BMI) 65 Love I Lost (Mighty Three— BMI) 26 Wrapped Up (Julio-Brian — BMI) 89 Rubber Bullets (St. Anne’s—ASCAP) 44 Gotta Find A Way (Gambi BMI) 71 Love Me Like A Rock (Charing Cross— BMI) .... 34 Yes We Can Can (Marsaint—BMI) 10 — Ruby Red Dress 87 Half-Breed (Blue Monday BMI) 4 Mammy Blue (Maxim ASCAP) 62 You Got Me Anyway (Ackee ASCAP) 32 — — Sail Around The World (Kitahulu —ASCAP) 74 — Having Party (Kag BMI) 91 Midnight Train To Georgia (Keca—ASCAP) 3 Sister 40 You’ve Never Been This Far (Twitty Bird —BMI) 54 A — James (Broadside—BMI / Lehigh—ASCAP) .... (Motown) 28 Heartbeat— It’s A Lovebeat (Schine—ASCAP) .... 5 Most Beautiful Girl (Al Gallico/Algee—BMi) 48 Show And Tell (Fullness— BMI) 52 You’re A Special Part Of Me Apple Single 1868 .

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Lower Court Decision 8 Col. Branch Aids U.A. Acquires Enact Big Supreme Court Upholds FCC , Drive To 3 Music Censor. Directive Mich. Pirate Law (R-F & M) On Lyrics NEW YORK — Metro-Goldwyn- NEW YORK—The Supreme Court Y/illiam O. Douglas. Douglas said, YORK—A drive to outlaw the NEW Mayer has agreed to sell to United has, by letting a lower court decision “For now the regulation is applied bootleg tape business in the state of Artists Corporation its music pub- stand, denied appeals to keep ths Michigan picked up steam this month lishing company, Robbins-Feist & Federal Communications Commission j/' vjjiuuio, wjju bi it x or as representatives from record com- Miller, together with its half owner- from requiring radio stations to cen- lowing year to news broadcasts.” panies, distributors and retailers met ship of Quality Records of Canada. sor themselves in the area of song Without concurring in Douglas’s dis- Hazel Park, Michigan, with State in Announcement of the agreement lyrics. sent, Justice William J. Brannan Jr. Representative Philip 0. Mastin, directive challenged was made by James T. Aubrey, .Jr., The FCC was argued that the court should review with an eye toward final passing cf president and chief executive officer by a group of broadcasters and lis- the case. a definite anti-bootleg bill in that teners, of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and Ar- chiefly the Yale Broadcasting At this time the RIAA was un- state. thur B. Krim, chairman of the board Company. They had sought to reverse available for comment, and the The discussion, which was chaired of United Artists, a wholly owned the lower court decision under the NMPA did not have adequate time by Columbia Records Detroit sales subsidiary of Transamerica Corpora- first amendment guaranteeing free- to scrutinize the ruling for comment. of manager John Kotecki, focused on tion. dom the press. ways to facilitate action on a bill The sale of the old line publishing The FCC ruling was related to already sponsored by Rep. Mastin company has been under rumor for song lyrics that in the FCC’s view, Gene Krupa and presently pending in the House over a year with a reported acquisi- “tended to promote or glorify the use Judiciary Committee in Lansing. The tion price of approximately $14 mil- of illegal drugs.” The courts action attendees resolved to communicate was strongly objected to by lion. Justice Dies At 64 directly with members of this group Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and United * in addition to stimulating interest Artists Corporation have also con- NEW YORK — Gene Krupa, wThose among civic organizations, retail cluded an agreement under which the Cap Adds EMI style demanded that the drummer be- associations, unions, lobbyists, etc. films of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer will come a soloist as well as timekeeper, Another meeting on the subject be distributed theatrically and in tele- died Oct. 17 at his Yonkers home. He this one to be attended by members vision syndication in the U.S. and To was 64 years old. the Judiciary Committee Canada for a ten year period by Moniker; of House The cause of death was not an- will in the future. United Artists Corporation. be held near nounced, but Krupa had been suffer- Firm Sales Up ing from benign leukemia for the past ten years. He had entered a hos- CTI To Go With Indie Dists. pital in Yonkers two weeks ago for HOLLYWOOD — The shareholders treatment of a heart problem con- of Capitol NEW YORK — CTI Records an- ment was made by John Rosica, vp Industries, Inc., at the an- nected with the leukemia. nual meeting last week (16), ap- nounced that its product will be serv- sales and marketing, and Jack Slater, Krupa, who was bom in Chicago proved an amendment to the by-laws iced by independent distributors newly-appointed vp and general man- on Jan. 15, 1909, came into jazz as of the company changing the throughout the U.S. The announce- ager. name part of a group that included Benny of the company, effective January 1, Goodman, Eddie Condon, and others. “We’re very excited about the pos- 1974, to Capitol Industries-EMI, Inc. He was drumming on a summer job sibilities independent distribution to reflect the company’s corporate FRONT COVER: as- with a band called the Frivolians makes available to us,” Rosica sociation with EMI Limited. stated. when he was 12. At 16 he entered St. “In addition to enabling us to At the same meeting, held in the Joseph’s College in Indiana to study retain our individuality and the image Capitol Tower, the company reported for the priesthood, but dropped out a we now have in the industry and with net income of $1,295,000 or $.28 per year later. the consumers, it will lend new mar- share, on sales of $35,244,000 for the He made his first record Dec. keting capabilities to our product line first quarter of fiscal 1974. This com- 9, which, 1927, with the McKenzie-Condon Chi- because of its uniqueness, pares to net income of $183,000, or cagoans and during the eight needs a great deal more attention $.04 per share, on sales of $30,101,000 next years played in Chicago and than conventional product.” during the same period in fiscal 1973. New York, jazz The management of the company There were 4,580,000 average shares sometimes with friends in Red Nichols’ or Mai Hallett’s bands. consists of Creed Taylor, president outstanding this year as against 4,- He was playing in Buddy Roger’s of CTI Records, Rosica, and Slater. 579,000 last year. dance band in Chicago when Benny Jack Slater comes from Rowe Inter- Reporting on first quarter results, asked him to join his national, manufacturer and distribu- Bhaskar Menon, Capitol’s president Goodman new band in 1935. tor of vending machines and juke- and chief executive officer, said: boxes, where he held the position of “Sales were up 17% over the same A few months after joining the Goodman band, Krupa took part in executive vice-president. Previous to period last year, resulting in an increase in net income of 608%. This the first recording by the Goodman that, he was chief financial officer at marks the seventh consecutive quar- trio. Originally an experiment, the the parent company, Triangle Indus- ter in which Capitol’s earnings have records did so well that they made Sly Stone, who for the past five tries (N.Y.S.E.). improved over the comparable quar- the small group format feasible. years has probably been the most Kicking off CTI’s new fall line will ter of the prior fiscal year. After a feud with Goodman in influential star in pop music, is mark- “The company demonstrated excep- 1938, Krupa left to form his own ing a new and productive phase of be the Don Sebesky album, “Giant tional product success during the band, which quickly became an estab- his career with his twin appearances Box,” and Esther Phillips’ “Black- quarter when Capitol and Capitol- lished favorite. He was voted the this week on NBC-TV’s “Midnight Eyed Blues.” The Sebesky LP, which distributed artists achieved six top-10 country’s outstanding drummer in Special (Oct. 26) and Don Kirshner’s singles of will be released on CTI, is and seven top-10 albums, Jan., 1944, and after a six month celebrated “Rock Concert"’ (Oct. a new 27), which eleven received Gold Record stint with Tommy Dorsey, he formed * both of which he will star in and host. two-record set featuring many of the awards by the Recording Industry a new big band that included a large His recent LP “Fresh” has been CTI and Kudu artists, including Association of America, five of them string section. certified gold by the RIAA and there Jackie Cain and Roy Krai, during this quarter. Most notably, six Freddie He led his band till 1951, when he is every reason to believe that his position on Hubbard, Ron Carter, George Ben- records reached the no. 1 began three years of touring with the brand new single, “Frisky”, will re- national best-seller charts. Artists ceive son, Airto, Paul Desmond, Joe Far- Jazz at the Philharmonic troupe. the same honor. With public de- represented in these achievements, From then on, he led trios or quar- mand for Sly at an all-time high, rell, Milt Jackson, Hubert Laws, and whose recordings continue to enjoy the tets. music industry is faced with an Grover Washington, Jr. significant sales, are the Beatles, stroke that inescapable conclusion: the next big Railrod, Paul In 1960 he suffered a The Esther Phillips album will be Grand Funk McCartney star of the 70’s has been here for & Wings, Pink Floyd, Helen Reddy cut his performing time down to six released on Kudu. It was arranged in 1967 an- years. His name is Sly Stone. and Leon Russell.” months a year, and he and conducted by Pee Wee Ellis, with Reviewing prospects for the second nounced his retirement. Three years later he resumed playing and his last INDEX string arrangements by Bob James. quarter ending December 31, 1973, gig was with Goodman, Lionel Both “Giant Menon said: Album Review 41,42 Box” and “Black-Eyed Teddy Wilson in Aug. “New album releases scheduled for Hampton, and Blues” were produced by Creed at Saratoga Springs. N.Y. Coin Machine Section 59-66 Tay- October and November by such es- is survived by two adopted lor. tablished artists as the Band, Glen Krupa Country Music Section 44-56 children and a brother Jules of Chi- (Cont’d on p. 20) Campbell, John Lennon, Paul cago. A requiem mass was held Oct. For The Record 40 McCartney & Wings, Steve Miller, at St. Denis Roman Catholic Pink Floyd, Ringo Starr and Traffic 18 Insight Sound 39,40 in Yonkers after which the & encourage us to expect excellent sales Church ] was flown to Chicago for buri- BMI, ASCAP, SESAC volume at of maximum retail body Looking Ahead . . .12 a time activity al. New Additions To Playlist 14 Country Awards “However, Capitol shares in full Past Hits 12 measure the current industry-wide anxiety over growing shortages of Radio Active Japan August Output; Chart 12 essential raw materials—especially Chet Atkins Elected vinyl and paper.” Radio News Report 32 Disks Up, Tapes Down In addition to the announcement of R&B News Report 37 To C&W Hall of Fame these first-quarter sales results, seven R&B Top 70 36 incumbent members and two new members were elected to the hoard of Single Reviews 24,26 Tom B. dirctors for one-year terms. See International Talent On Stage 28 See Country Music Coughran, banker and financial consultant, previously vice chairman and Top 170 Albums 35 News p. 57 Report p. 44 chief executive officer of Bank of Vital Statistics 12 (Cont'd on p. 20)

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Empire Files Suit Grammy Entry MCA Sets Promo Bell Promotes

Against Famous Deadline Is For New Who LP Sheila Molitz NEW YORK—The Who, MCA’s Brit- Record NEW YORK—Beverly Weinstein, vice NEW YORK—Empire State ish group have recorded a two-record record distributor), president/production & creative serv- Sales Corp. (N.Y. Friday concept album titled “Quadrophenia.” in U.S. (26) ices for Beil Records, announced pro- last week (Oct. 16) filed suit October 22. MCA released the album motion of Ms. Sheila Molitz to por- District Court for the southern dis- HOLLYWOOD—Members of the Rec- The Who—Peter Townshend, Roger duction coordinator at Bell. Ms. Mo- trict of N.Y. against Famous Music ord Academy (NARAS) are reminded Entwistle and Keith litz will oversee the direction of all Corp., a division of Gulf & Western that this Friday (26) is the deadline Daltrey, John single and LP production and coordi- Industries. for mailing in their entry lists for this Moon have worked on the album for — nate activities of the production The suit charges that Famous vio- de- year’s Grammy Awards. two yeai's. partment. lated the anti-trust laws by forcing Members’ entries, plus those submit- According to Rick Frio, vice presi- Empire to buy and pay for records ted by record companies, will comprise She will continue to report directly to it did not want to order. The com- the Pre-Nominations Eligibility List dent marketing, MCA has launched Miss Weinstein. Ms. Molitz has been Bell plaint also charges that Famous can- which will be mailed to all voting a major promotional campaign which with Records for seven years Empire as a distributor when and has held positions within the pro- celled members in December after all recom- coincides with the Who’s tour of 12 Empire protested these practices. mendations have been screened and duction department. She has been an major American cities as well as the integral part of the company’s Empire’s complaint further charges placed in their proper categories by growth the Academy. album release. On Wednesday (7), and success. Famous with discriminatory practices Final Grammy nominations will be 28 major FM stations across the na- of selling current catalogue merchan- will announced late in Jan. Winners tion played “Quadrophenia” in its dise at cut out prices to various be revealed during the Academy’s entirety. Press across the country wholesalers. Seymour Barash, located annual TV special, “The Grammy Awards Show,” to be seen and heard were personally serviced with copies at 2 Penn Plaza in N.Y.C. is the at- on Saturday, March 2, over the CBS of the album the following day. Peter torney representing Empire State Rec- television network. Townshend has recorded cassettes sup- ords. plying radio and press with background and recording information NMPA/HFA To about the album. National as well as Little David local radio advertising will commence Meet On Coast with the Who’s arrival in the States and ensuing concert appearances. Tele- New Campaign YORK general meeting of NEW —A vision advertising, utilizing live foot- David Records’ members of the National Music Pub- HOLLYWOOD—Little age shot during the Who’s British national director of marketing and lishers’ Association and clients of the at 4 relating to the distribution, Lenny Sachs, announced Harry Fox Agency will be held tour and animation a co-ordinated program of promotion p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the Bev- 44-page booklet in the album is sched- Ms. Molitz erly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. to coincide with the release of Little uled for filming upon their arrival in David’s new product. The independent, The program will open by a report Sal Chiantia, president. New York. Special Who stationery, which is distributed by Atlantic Rec- by NMPA ords, shipped three new comedy LPs Leonard Feist, NMPA exec vice presi- incorporating the Track Records logo CBS Laboratories dent, will speak on “Copyright De- Oct. 15, including Burns and Schrei- and the Who’s Fallout Shelter logo velopments Both Domestic and For- ber’s “Pure B.S.,” George Carlin’s used exclusively for the North Ameri- “Occupation: Foole,” and the Commit- eign.” “The Fight Against Infringe- To Market Sony's will talk can tour, as well as posters, in-store tee’s “The Wide Wide World of War.” ment” be the subject of a by Alan L. Shulman, chairman of the displays, tee shirts and stickers are single by Kenny Rankin, current- A NMPA legal committee. Closing the ly the label’s only non-comedy artist, also part of MCA’s extensive Who Encoder meeting will be a comprehensive sur- SQ Quad will be released shortly. It will contain promotional and merchandising cam- vey of “The Harry Fox Agency in the rock standard, “Why Do Fools NEW YORK—CBS Laboratories, a Action” by A1 Berman, its managing paign. Fall in Love” and an original song, Division of Columbia Broadcasting director. The Who began their North Ameri- System, Inc., and Sony Corporation, “Birimbau,” a Latin-jazz-rock compo- Ample time has been provided on can tour mid-November, upon com- announce an arrangement for sition. the program for question and answer CBS pletion of eleven concerts in England. Laboratories’ Professional Products The campaign, whose slogan “Laugh periods following each of the speak- Your Ass Off,” has already been Department to distribute the Sony ers. Encoder/Mixer Model SQE-2000 launched and will be multi-faceted. Immediately following the meeting SQ exclusively in the United States and Aside from radio and T.V. spots, ad- there will be a cocktail reception for Magid Forms Canada. vertising in trade and consumer publi- those in attendance and members of cations and a billboard on Sunset the west coast music community. New Label The new encoder was designed by Blvd., plans have been made for store CBS and Sony to enable FM broad- displays, “Laugh Your Ass Off” pants HOLLYWOOD—Lee Magid, presi- cast stations to originate local “sur- patches and a specially produced EP Neroc Is Formed dent of LMI Records, has formed round sound” quadraphonic broad- recording. The EP has already been Nightwatch Records, which will op- casts, and to produce quadraphonic shipped and will be used as a record YORK Douglas B. King, Jr. commercial announcements. NEW — erate as a subsidiary of LMI. The store giveaway for customers buying and Herman Coren jointly announced While an encoder is not needed to new label will represent mostly rock- Little David releases as well as for the formation of Neroc Productions, broadcast SQ quadraphonic records in air play, as the recording has been Inc. Capitalized at $400,000, the firm n-roll and blues acts. ordinary two-channel stereo, the carefully prepared to contain no ma- will go into record production. King In addition to his own labels here, SQE-2000 greatly expands the broad- terial that might be objectional to the was formerly associated with Radnor caster’s quadraphonic capability by Magid is currently in negotiations general public. Records. Their first production of The allowing him to transmit 4-channel with a British record company with Television has always played on Four Aces’ “The Grass Will Sing tapes, and to produce local 4-channel important role in the promotion of For You/Why Don’t You Believe Me/’ regard to a U.S. production deal. live programs. Employing the CBS Little David Records and T.V. ap- recorded at Sigma Sound Studios in SQ™ encoding techniques invented by pearances have been scheduled to co- Philadelphia is due to be released CBS Laboratories and adapted by the incide with this new release. George soon. Neroc is located at 211 Rock Chris Saner Dies world’s major record labels, the SQE- Carlin is already slated for an Oct. Hill Rd., Bala Cynwyd, Pa. 19004. 2000 produces signals completely com- NEW YORK Chris Saner, veteran 25 showing on NBC’s Tonight Show — patible with all stereo and mono re- and Burns and Schreiber, who recent- label executive, died at his home in ceivers. These signals are exactly ly completed a summer-long T.V. Waldwyck, N.J. of an apparent heart matched to the SQ decoders now of- series, will be doing guest spots on a fered in virtually every brand line of attack. Saner, in his late 40’s, was number of shows this fall. The Com- quadraphonic home receivers. associated with such labels as Mer- mittee have embarked on a schedule The major features of the SQE- of cury, club engagements that will take Kapp and Reprise in key exec 2000 are: accurate phase characteris- to them major cities across the coun- positions. tics and frequency for professional try. A campus promotion is also un- broadcasting applications; basic SQ der way and all three artists will be encoding plus exterior-, forward-, and making college appearances. Ilson Paintings back-oriented encoding for special A special audio-visual program was quadraphonic effect; four line inputs presented to Atlantic sales and promo- On Exhibition for broadcasting 4-channel tapes and tional personnel in the latter part of other existing 4-channel programs; Sept, to introduce the comedy LP’s. NEW YORK—Bemie Ilson, the vet four microphone jacks for low-impe- The presentation, held at an Ingle- publicity rep, has had an exhibition dance microphone inputs; stereo mix- wood hotel, was a great success, ac- of his watercolor paintings open at ing through double 4-channel linear cording to Sachs, and subsequently, potentiometers; stereo headphone the Eileen Kuhlik Gallery at 23 Eats orders from dealers and rack jobbers monitoring of front, back, or mixed were solicited in excess of 250,000. JEFF BENJAMIN has joined the pro- 67th St. in New York. A special front-and-back sound; it can be oper- That figure does not represent specu- fessional division of Irving/Almo Mu- champagne reception was held last ated from 117V electric lines or 12V lation but the number of albums battery for remote pickup. The sic, according to Lance Freed, the Thurs. (18) at the gallery. power shipped in response to actual orders. SQE-2000 response extends to 15kHz, firm’s professional manager. In his The last few months have shown thus meeting all broadcast standards. new role Benjamin will work closely The SQE-2000 Encoder is priced a resurgence of sales of Kenny Ran- Bill Williams Dies at kin’s LP, despite the absence of a hit with the artists and performers under $695. single release. This has been attribut- contract to Irving/Almo. (1. to r.) NEW YORK—Bill Williams, one of With the SQE-2000 Encoder it is ed to a public awareness of the artist Irving/Almo Music Administrator the masters of the East Coast blues possible to test SQ decoders rapidly achieved through his T.V. appear- and conveniently in service cent ers Evan Medow, professional manager tradition, died of a heart attack Oct. ances. New LPs by Rankin and Flip and on production lines by gv t g Wilson are tentatively scheduled for a Lance Freed, Jeff Benjamin, and gen- 6 in his native Greenup, Kentucky. test tones which correspond to a Feus Jan. release. eral Dain. was 76. directions of sound arrival. manager Bud He |

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k * I iris 1st Buddah Gold For Gladys & Pips NEW YORE — Two New Jersey attendance records were broken during NEW YORK — Gladys Knight & The the same week in productions staged Pips single, “Midnight Train To Georgia,” has been certified gold by the RIAA for sales exceeding one million copies. It marks the first cer- Music JP'&i time tified gold single the group has been opening the new .fall season at the awarded since they signed with the Capitol Theater it; Passaic. Buddah label a few months ago. outdoor concert The twice drkye-1 “Midnight Train To Georgia” is with by tl Br< thers Band, the group’s second single on Buddah, the James Montgomery Blues Band following “Where Peaceful Waters as opener, finally happened at the Flow”. Both songs are included on * Fairgrounds in .New Jersey State Gladys Knight & The Pips’ debut Hamilton Township, near Camden, Buddah album “Imagination.” Lewis with a paid Sunday afternoon, Oct. 7, Merenstein, vice president and direc- attendance of 45,835. Another 10,000 tor of creative services and market- customers estimated non-paying were ing, said. “As was announced a week to have found their way into the ago, Imagination shipped 350,000 cop- It was the largest at- Fairgrounds. ies on the first day of its release. outdoor concert tendance for a single The gold status of “Midnight Train of the State. Tickets in the history To Georgia” confirms the strength of the were $5.50 in advance and $6. at the album and we are awaiting gate. formal certification for the first $1 following Sat. evening Oct. 13, The million in sales, making “Imagina- Riders of the Purple Sage PLAYING WITH CHESS/JANUS Chess/Janus Records has signed a long- the New — tion a gold album.” drew 3,362 persons at the Capitol for term world-wide production agreement with a trio of writer/producer musicians About the Merenstein added, a total gross of $18,101, both of through their Anacrusis Music Inc. announced Marvin Schlachter, president LP are in the final preparatory which were new records for a single of Chess/Janus. “Dirty Work” by Lee David will be the first release from “We stages of an intense promotional show at the Theater. Prices were Billy Amel, Steve Leob, and Dave Williams who can handle virtually every This will center $4-$5-$6 with a group of standing aspect of creating records, from writing and publishing, to arranging, pro- campaign. around a 60-second TV spot showing Gladys room tickets sold for $4. ducing, and providing the rhythm section on their own sessions. Also, Lee Pips in performance. John Scher, president of Monarch, David is being managed by Anacrusis Music. Among the trio’s previous indi- Knight & The The spot will be aired nationally in also announced a series of immedi- vidual credits are producing for Genya Ravan, Gene Pitney and the Drifters, major markets and, where possible, ately upcoming Capitol attractions, including “Like Sister And Brother”; they’ve done advertising jingles for timed to the group’s television including John Mayall and Joe Coco-Cola and played with The Wheel Drive, Abako Dream, Labelle and the many appearances. In addition, an in-depth Walsh, Fri. Oct. 26. Three Degrees. Pictured (1. to r.) Billy Arnell, Lee David, Dave Williams reflects and Steve Loeh. Seated is Marvin Schlachter. print ad campaign that the theme and the visuals of the TV Sinatra Has spot, will be used to reinforce our War LP Simon Hits television promotion.” At present His Day Gladys Knight & The Pips are en- Is gaged in a heavy schedule of concerts Gold Gold Again and television appearances. CHICAGO — Fri., Oct. 17 was Frank HOLLYWOOD — United Artists Sinatra Day in Chicago! To herald Paul Simon group War has been awarded an has struck gold for the the release of the star’s new album second time in recent months. His KIAA gold record for their current “01 Blue Eyes Is Back” members of Columbia single, “Loves Me Like A album, “Deliver The Word.” Certifi- Nonesuch the local Warner Bros, office hosted Rock,” has been certified gold by the cation came just three weeks after a noon time tribute in the downtown R.I.A.A., signifying sales in excess of UA’s release of the package. Civic Center outdoor plaza. one million copies. The award comes The seven man hand has received Releases LP s Sinatra music played continu- on the heels of Simon’s Gold Record was six gold records during the past year ously, buttons inscribed with for “There Rhymin’ Simon,” the the LP for the LP’s “All Day Music,” “The Goes NEW YORK — Four centuries of title were passed out by branch man- LP which contains “Loves Me Like A World Is A Ghetto,” and “Deliver classical music are covered in four ager Vic Faraci, regional marketing Rock.” The Word,” and singles “Slipping new Nonesuch disks. A refined reli- manager Roy Chiovari, and promo Into Darkness,” “The World Is A This represents the fifth gold sin- gious ritual and primitive sounds reps Mike Scheid and Dick Gifford, Ghetto,” and “Cisco Kid.” Their single for Paul Simon and his first as a from the animal kingdom are also garbed in “01 Blue Eyes Is Back” re- gle, “Gypsy Man” is now on both pop solo artist. Four Simon & Garfunkel captured in two Explorer-series sweat shirts; and background music and soul charts. singles, “Sounds Of Silence,” “Mrs leases. The six LP’s were released in was supplied by Papai, of Gulf Ray “Deliver The Word” was produced Robinson,” “Cecilia” and “Bridge Oct. 1. Mill, and his orchestra. by Jerry Goldstein in association Over Troubled Water” have attained “Eight Songs For A Mad King” by with Lonnie Jordan and Howard gold status by selling over one mil- British composer P. M. Davies is a Atlantic Takes Scott for Far Out Productions. lion copies each. collection of texts by Randolph Stow and King George III, for flute, keyboard, and other instruments. The Int’l. Medal speech-song is done by Julius East- NEW YORK — The film “History of man. The LP was produced by En- Atlantic Records” won a silver medal glish filmmaker Ken Russell. at the Atlanta International Film “L’Amfiparnaso,” a comedy by Festival held in September. The prize Orazio Vecchi is done by the vocal was for winning in the documentary ensemble Western Wind and was sales division at the festival. written for performance without cos- The film was made by Braverman tumes or scenery. The quintet of Productions in California and was singers portray the fortunes of a cast produced by Bob Rolontz Atlantic’s from the commedia dell’arte. Notes advertising and public relations chief. by A. Blachly, with libretto and trans- lation enclosed. “Symphony No. 5 In E (“Lenore”) Special Awards by Swiss composer Joachim Raff is performed by the London Philharmo- For Sidemen nic conducted by Bernard Herrmann. One of Raff’s major works, album HOLLYWOOD — Cannonball Adder- notes are by S. Ledbetter. ley, Jack Elliott, Quincy Jones, Rog- er Kellaway, Shelly Manne, Peter Czech composer Leos Janacek’s Matz, Jo Stafford, and Paul Weston “Music For Male Chorus” is done by Choir, An- were among the personalities set to the Moravian Teacher’s Some of honor important contributors to the tonin Tucapsky conducting. pieces are folk-texts, recording industry in the first annual these a cappella Most Valuable Player Awards of the others protest songs. Annotations by Los Angeles Chapter of the National J. Diether. Academy of Recording Arts & In the Explorer series “Tibetan Sciences. Buddhism/Tantras Of Gyuto: Ma- offers a As announced, the L.A. Chapter of hakala” by David Lewiston rite, feature of the Recording Academy set the GETTING THE POINT—John Hammond of Columbia Records and a NARAS part of a 12-hour a is a technique where each awards as overdue recognition of the Trustee, drives home an important point during the “Honest Music vs. Tech- which vocal chord. Lewiston re- unsung heroes/heroines in the record nology” meeting held recently by the New York Chapter of the Record Com- monk chants a corded the chants in the foothills of business, namely the studio sidemen pany. Pictured with Hammond are (1. to r.) Lincoln Mayorga, former president the Himalayas and his annotations and background vocalists. This first of the Los Angeles NARAS Chapter, who flew in especially to sit on the panel; event was a mid-Saturday brunch/bash jazz trumpeter and conductor Jimmy Owens; Columbia Mastervvorks producer and photos accompany the LP. at the new Shelly’s Mannehole in Los Tom Shepard, and producer-engineer John Woram. The confab produced nu- “Animals Of Africa: Sounds of the Angeles. It was open to all members merous viewpoints regarding the encroachment of technological advancements Jungle, Plain & Bush” is a novel LP of the Academy plus industry-ites. on musical contributions. Also appearing on the panel were Richie Havens, taped and produced in Nairobi, Mike Melvoin’s Trio plus vocals by Brooks Arthur, Ron Fragipani, Rachel Elkind, Les Turpin and Michael Zager. Kenya which captures the various Irene Krai provided music with a Moderator was Arnold Maxin. Next New York NARAS membership meeting African animals in their native habi- spontaneous jam after the awards scheduled for November 8, will focus on “Sex and the Single (Record—and tat. Notes are by composer William presentation. Album too!) Bolcom.

Cash Box — October 27, 1973 .

Easy listening. . (this week #48 Billboard Easy Listening) Easy Selling!

“The End” (At The End of A Rainbow) K 14631 by Steve Lawrence Produced by Mike Curb and Don Costa

LOOKING AHEAD VITAL STATISTICS

101 IF I WERE ONLY Radio Active A CHILD AGAIN #65 toe (Curtom— BMI) Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (3:13) Curtis Mayfield (Curtom 1991) Elton John—MCA—40148 w 102 LOVE DON’T CARE 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City 91608 (Milene BMI) PROD: Gus Dudgeon — PUB: Dick James Perry Como (RCA 0096) Music Ltd. WRITERS: Elton John & Bernie Taupin aliens in aM important markets throughout the country to determine 1 103 ROCK 'N ROLL FLIP: Young Man’s Blues

: this 1 (Tree— BMI) c . e report'ng which releases are being added to station play lists Kevin Johnson (Mainstream 5548) J i.ii.: :i ij also the degree of concentration combining previous reports. 1

indicate how many of the stations reporting this week have 1 104 IT’S ALL | OVER

..on-- the folio-ving '. ties to their play list for the first time. Percentage figures on right 1 (Butler—ASCAP) |

u,. : ^ (fern l-ft plus trie percentage title received in prior week or weeks. ! The Independents (Wand 11263) . - „ - 105 LIFE STREAM #86 TOTAL % OF Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band STATIONS My Music (3:04) ill % OF (MCA 40100) STATIONS TO HAVE Loggins & Messina—Columbia—445952 ADDING ADDED 51 W. 52nd, NYC TITLES TO TITLES TO 106 I JUST CAN’T STOP PROG. PROG. PROD: Jim Messina SCHED SCHED, LOVING YOU PUB: Jasperilla/Gnossos TITLE DRIEST LA3EL THIS WEEK TO DATE —ASCAP (Unart/Stage Door— BMI) WRITERS: J. Messina & K. Loggins Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose FLIP: A Love Song (United Artists 313) n 107 LAST KISS (Boblo— BMI) Wednesday (Ampex 1325) Elton John 1, Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road— 39% 66% 108 TAKE THE HIGHWAY —MCA (No Exit—BMI) #87 The Marshall Tucker Band (Capricorn 0037) Ruby Red Dress (3:26) 109 SALLY FROM SYRACUSE Helen Reddy—Capitol—3768 (Lobek—ASCAP) 1750 N. Vine St., Hollywood 2. Hello It’s Me—Todd Rundgren— Bearsville 31% 80% Stu Nunnery (Evolution 1084) PROD: Tom Catalano PUB: Anne-Rachel Music Corporation/ 110 COME LIVE WITH ME Brooklyn Music Co.—ASCAP (House Of Bryant— BMI) WRITER: Linda Laurie Ray Charles (Crossover 973) FLIP: The Old Fashioned Way 3. Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress) 28% 28% 111 IF YOU’RE READY Helen Reddy—-Capitol (COME GO WITH ME)

(East / Memphis— BMI) The Staple Singers (Stax 0179) 112 SHE BRINGS SUNSHINE #93 4. The Love 1 Lost— Harold Melvin & The Blue 27% 45% (Layne—ASCAP) KYLE (MGM Notes Phila. Int’l. 14545) My Old School (4:15) — Steely Dan—ABC— 11396 113 LET THERE BE DRUMS 8255 Beverly Blvd., LA 90048 (Travis— BMI) PROD: Gary Katz Incredible Bongo Band (MGM 14635) PUB: American Broadcasting Music, Inc: 5. Let Me Serenade You—3 Dog Night 19% 46% 114 WIG-WARM-BAM ASCAP WRITERS: Becker D. Fagen (Chinnichap/Rak ASCAP) W. & ; — -— Dunhill FLIP: Pearl Of The Quarter The Sweet (Bell 403) 115 POUR ME A LITTLE BIT MORE WINE 6. Ooh Baby—Gilbert O'Sullivan—MAM 18% 75% (Trousdale— BM!) Wayne Newton (Chelsea 0091) 116 REASON TO FEEL #96 (Amazing Grace—ASCAP) Scuffy Shew (Metromedia 0043) Roller Coaster (3:16) 7. D’yer Maker— Led Zeppelin—Atlantic 18% 37% Blood, Sweat & Tears—Columbia—445937 117 I WANNA KNOW YOUR NAME 51 W. 52nd, NYC (Mighty Three/Biackwood— BMI) PROD: Steve Tyrell The Intruders (Gamble 2508) PUB: Screen Gems—Columbia Music/Sweet Glory Music, Inc.—BMI 8. The Most Beautiful Girl —Charlie Rich 14% 28% 118 GIRL BLUE WRITER: M. James — Epic (Stein Van Stock/Black Bull —ASCAP) ARR: Larry Willis The Main Ingredient (RCA 0046) FLIP: Inner Crisis 119 YOU’RE IN GOOD HANDS (Jobete—ASCAP) Jermaine Jackson (Motown 1244) 9. My Music—Loggins & Messina—Columbia 14% 14% 120 TOGETHER BODY & SOULIN’ (Ensign /Contempora ry—BMI) The Mission (Paramount 0213) #98

10. You’re A Special Part Of Me—Diana Ross 13% 96% 121 TRASH Fell For You (3:15) (Seldak/Hauerstraw— BMI) Dramatics—Volt—4099 & Marvin Gaye—Motown New York Dolls (Mercury 73414) 2693 Union Ave. Ext., Memphis 38112 PROD: Tony Hester 122 RAZAMANAZ PUB: Groovesville Music—BMI (Yellow Dog—ASCAP) WRITER: Tony Hester Nazareth (A&M 1469) 11. Sweet Understanding Love Four Tops 13% 33% FLIP: Now You Got Me Loving You — 123 DWNAGA — Dunhill (Cotillion —BMI) Manu Dibango (Atlantic 2983) 124 SPIDERS AND SNAKES

(Kaiser / Boo /Gimp—ASCAP) 12. Painted Ladies—Ian Thomas—Janus 13% 13% Jim Stafford (MGM 14648) #99 125 MANGO MEAT Let It Be There (3:00) (Mandrill / Intersong /Chappell U.S. A. 8 Olivia Newton—John—MCA—40101 Co.—ASCAP) 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City 91608 13. Nutbush City Limits— Ike & Tina 11% 21% Mandrill (Polydor 14200) PROD & ARR: Bruce Welch & John Farrar Turner— United Artists 126 HE PUB: Al Gallico Music Corp.—BMI WRITER: John Rostill (Fox Fanfare—BMI) FLIP: Then I’ll Think Of You Today's People (20th Century 2032) Maybe 127 KID STUFF 14. Pretty Lady— Lighthouse—Polydor 9% 9% 10. (Duchess—BMI) Barbara Fairchild (Columbia 45903) 128 MR. SKIN (Hollenbeck— BMI) Spirit (Epic 10701) #100 O vO 15. Friends—-Bette Midler—Atlantic 9% H 00 H 129 BLOOD RED & GOIN’ DOWN Smokin’ In The Boys’ Room (2:57) (Tree — BMI) Brownsville Station—Big Treg—-16,011 Tanva Tucker (Columbia 45892) c/o Bell 1776 B’way, NYC PROD: D Morris & Brilliant Sun 130 I FOUND SUNSHINE PUB: Big Leaf Music—ASCAP Julio — Brian — BMI) WRITERS: Lutz & Koda The Chi-Lites (Brunswick 55503) FLIP: Barefootin’

CASH BOX TOP TEX HITS-OCTOBER 15 , 1966

1. REACH OUT I’LL BE THERE—4 TOPS—MOTOWN 2. 96 TEARS—? (QUESTION MARK) & MYSTERIANS—CAMEO 3. LAST TRAIN TO CLARKSVILLE—MONKEES—COLGEMS 4. CHERISH—THE ASSOCIATION—VALIANT 5. BLACK IS BLACK—LOS BRAVOS—PRESS 6. CHERRY, CHERRY—NEIL DIAMOND—BANG 7. HAVE YOU SEEN YOUR MOTHER, BABY, STANDING IN THE SHADOW—ROLLING STONES—LONDON 8. PSYCHOTIC REACTION—COUNT FIVE—DOUBLE SHOT 9. I’VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN—FOUR SEASONS—PHILIPS WHAT BECOMES OF THE BROKEN-HEARTED—JIMMY RUFFIN —SOUL

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Elton’s newest single release

MCA-40148

With Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray and Nigel Olsson

Producer: Gus Dudgeon Lyrics: BernieTaupin/Music: Elton John — —— — —————— —————— ———————

Additions To Radio Playlists

road view of the titles many of radio’s key Top 40 stations added to their “Playlists” last week

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CHICAGO WA B C—N EW v r i r\ WMPS—MEMPHIS WLS— KILT—HOUSTON Dunhill Goodbye Yellow Brick Road—Elton John No New Additions Let Me Serenade You 3 Dog Night Dunhill I Got A Name—Jim Croce— — — Just You & Me—Chicago—Columbia MCA 21 To 10— Photograph— Ringo Starr Ruby Red Dress— Helen Reddy—Capitol Paper Roses—Marie Osmond—MGM Ruby Red Dress— Helen Reddy—Capitol 22 To 12-—Just You & Me— Chicago Spiders & Snakes—Jim Stafford —MGM Cheaper To Keep Her—Johnny Taylor—Stax 13 To 7—All I Know—Art Garfunkel Ooh Baby—Gilbert O’Sullivan —MAM WTIX—NEW ORLEANS 23 to 14—Top Of The World—Carpenters WCAO— BALTIMORE No New Additions 14 To 3—Angie— Rolling Stones Sail Around The World— David Gates 11 To 5— Heartbeat— It’s A Lovebeat—The WM EX—BOSTON Elektra LOUISVILLE Defranco Family Basketball Jones—Cheech & Chong—Ode Nutbush City Limits— Ike & Tina Turner—UA WKLO— Goodbye Yellow Brick Road— Elton John Ecstasy—Ohio Players—Westbound Friends— Bette Midler— Atlantic MCA 18 To 10 Midnight Train To Georgia Space Race— Billy Preston—A&M — CKLW DETROIT Pretty Lady— Lighthouse— Polydor Gladys Knight & Pips Top Of The World—Carpenters—A&M — Painted Ladies- Thomas Janus Columbia Yes We Can Can Pointer Sisters Blue — Ian — 17 To 11 — Heartbeat It's A Lovebeat All I Know—Garfunkel— — — Thumb 27 To 19— Midnight Train To Georgia Defranco Family Gladys Knight Pips 25 To 17 Rocky Mountain Way Joe Walsh & 20 To 15—Summer—Bobby Goldsboro — — 21 To 10 That Lady Isley Brothers WDGY—MINN. 17 To 13—Some Guys Have All The Luck — — Sweet Understanding Love—Four Tops Persuaders 20— Heartbeat— It's A Lovebeat—The Dunhill 15 Photograph Ringo Starr Defranco Family WROV—ROANOKE 20 To — — 28 Hello It's Me Todd Rundgren Bearsville — Paper Roses— Marie Osmond Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Elton John — — 27 To 22—All I Know—Art Garfunkel — Rock N’ Roll Baby—Stylistics—Avco MCA Ooh Baby—Gilbert O’Sullivan —MAM Mammy Blue Stories Kama Sutra WHB— KANSAS CITY KIOA—DES MOINES WPRO—PROVIDENCE — — The Love I Lost Harold Melvin & Blue Brick Road Elton John My Music Loggins & Messina Columbia Space Race— Billy Preston—A&M — Goodbye Yellow — — — Notes Phila. Int’l. Painted Ladies— Ian Thomas—Janus Photograph— Ringo Starr—Apple — MCA 10 To 5-—Jesse— Roberta Flack Sister James Nino Tempo A&M I Think I'm Goin’ Like It — Barnaby Bye Jessie— Roberta Flack—Atlantic — — 11 To 8—That Lady— Isley Bros. You’re A Special Part Of Me— Diana Ross & Atlantic I Got A Name—Jim Croce— Dunhill Marvin Gaye— Motown My Music— Loggins & Messina—Columbia WQXI—ATLANTA My Music— Loggins & Messina —Columbia WLAV—GRAND RAPIDS Hello It’s Me—Todd Rundgren— Bearsville Let Me Serenade You—Three Dog Night THE BIG THREE Dunhill Summer-—Bobby Goldsboro-—UA KKDJ—LOS ANGELES Tamla Keep On Truckin’—Eddie Kendricks— I Got A Name—Jim Croce— Dunhill Tell Her She's Lovely— El Chicano—MCA 10 To 3-— Midnight Train To Georgia WOKY—MILWAUKEE Gladys Knight & Pips The Most Beautiful Girl Charlie Rich— Epic 1. GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD—ELTON JOHN—MCA — 8 To 6-— Knockin On Heavens Door—Bob Goodbye Yellow Brick Road— Elton John MCA Dylan 9 To 7 All I Know Garfunkel Let Me Serenade You Three Dog Night — — — 2. HELLO IT’S ME—TODD RUNDGREN—BEARSVILLE 13 To 8— Photograph— Ringo Starr Dunhill 15 To 12—Top Of The World—Carpenters Be Neil Diamond Columbia — — 22 Goodbye Yellow Brick Road—Elton John Space Race Billy Preston A&M — — — 26— D’yer Maker— Led Zeppelin 3. LEAVE ME ALONE (RUBY RED DRESS)—HELEN REDDY—CAPITOL KXOK—ST. LOUIS Ruby Red Dress-—Helen Reddy—Capitol KIMN—DENVER Sweet Understanding Love— Four Tops Goodbye Yellow Brick Road— Elton John Dunhill MCA Sister James— Nino Tempo—A&M WKWK—WHEELING WQAM— MIAMI Ooh Baby—Gilbert O’Sullivan —MAM The Love I Lost—Harold Melvin & The Blue Painted Ladies— Ian Thomas—Janus No New Additions D'yer Maker— Led Zeppelin—Atlantic Notes— Phila. Int’l. D'yer Maker— Led Zeppelin—Atlantic Top Of The World—Carpenters—A&M The Love I Lost— Harold Melvin— Phila. Int’l. Last Kiss—Wednesday WAPE—JACKSONVILLE WSAI—CINCINNATI WMAK NASHVILLE Nutbush City Limits— Ike & Tina Turner— UA Just You & Me—Chicago—Columbia — Of World Carpenters Eddie Kendricks Tamla Top The — —A&M I Got A Name—Jim Croce— Dunhill Keep On Truckin’— — ERIE Ruby Red Dress—-Helen Reddy—Capitol WJET— Such A Night— Dr. John —Atco Somewhere Over The Rainbow— Livingston Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Elton John Photograph Ringo Starr Apple Show & Tell —Al Wilson— Rocky Road — — — Taylor—WB He—Today’s People—Anthem MCA 11 To 6—Why Me Lord— Kris Kristofferson Why Me—Kris Kristofferson — Monument The Most Beautiful Girl—Charlie Rich — Epic 15 To 9—Yes We Can Can— Pointer Sisters Painted Ladies— Ian Thomas—Janus 24 To 14— Heartbeat— It's A Lovebeat WSGN— BIRMINGHAM D’yer Maker— Led Zeppelin—Atlantic Defranco Family WWDJ—HACKENSACK Hello It's Rundgren Bearsville 19 You’re Special Part Of Me Me—Todd — 25 To — A We May Never Pass This Way Again—Seals Goodbye Yellow Brick Road— Elton John Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye MCA & Crofts—WB WDRC—HARTFORD You’re A Special Part Of Me— Diana Ross & The Love I Lost— Harold Melvin— Phila. Int'l. Marvin Gaye Motown Show Tell Al Wilson Rocky Road Yes We Can Can— Pointer Sisters— Blue — & — — Thumb KYA—SAN FRANCISCO Paper Roses— Marie Osmond—MGM Knocking On Heaven’s Door—Bob Dylan I Got A Name—Jim Croce—ABC WCOL—COLUMBUS Columbia The Most Beautiful Girl—Charlie Rich— Epic I’m Coming Home-—Johnny Mathis Hello It's Me—Todd Rundgren— Bearsville KQV—PITTSBURGH Columbia Photograph— Ringo Starr—Apple There Ain’t No Way—Lobo— Big Tree KCBQ—SAN DIEGO Hello It’s Me—Todd Rundgren— Bearsville Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Elton John Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Elton John 1 — — 7 To — I Got A Name—Jim Croce MCA WPOP—HARTFORD MCA D'yer Mak’er— Led Zeppelin — Atlantic Reason To Feel Scuffy Shew— Metromedia I Didn't Get To Sleep At All — Fifth Dimension — May Never Pass This Way Again Seals We — — Bell & Crofts—WB WIBG—PHILADELPHIA WIFE— INDIANAPOLIS Space Race— Billy Preston —A&M Ruby Red Dress— Helen Reddy—Capitol Keep Truckin’ Eddie Kendricks Tamla I Got A Name—Jim Croce—ABC 14 To 6— Midnight Train To Georgia —Gladys On — — Paper Roses— Marie Osmond— MGM/Kolob Knight & Pips KNDE SACRAMENTO Goodbye Yellow Brick Road— Elton oJhn — MCA 23 To 16—Keep On Truckin’—Eddie 15 To 10— I Got A Name—Jim Croce Raised On Rock— Elvis Presley— RCA Kendricks 20 To 14— Paper Roses— Marie Osmond My Music— Loggins & Messina —Columbia 7 To 3—Yes We Can Can—Pointer Sisters 24—Top Of The World—Carpenters 14 To 10— Hello It’s Me-—Todd Rundgren WGLI —BABYLON KJR—SEATTLE Ooh Baby—Gilbert O'Sullivan —MAM Paper Roses— Marie Osmond-—MGM KLEO—WICHITA Last Kiss—Wednesday—Sussex The Love I Lost— Harold Melvin & Blue Notes Top Of The World—Carpenters—A&M Painted Ladies— Ian Thomas—Janus — Phila. Int'l. Space Race— Billy Preston—A&M Nutbush City Limits— Ike & Tina Turner Let Me Serenade You—3 Dog Night—Dunhill United Artists Keep On Truckin’— Eddie Kendricks—Tamla Show Down—Electric Light Orchestra Hello It's Me—Todd Rundgren— Bearsville United Artists WEDO—PITTSBURGH Such A Night— Dr. John—Atco Leave Me Aione (Ruby Red Dress)— Helen Top Of The World—Carpenters—A&M 8 To 5— Paper Roses— Marie Osmond Reddy—Capitol Hello It's Me—Todd Rundgren— Bearsville 13 To 6— Knockin' On Heaven’s Door—Bob Sweet Understanding Love— Four Tops Dylan Dunhill 8 He Taught Me Sandy Kean—MGM 15 To —Why Me— Kris Kristofferson KISN—PORTLAND — 14 To 11 —Summer (First Time)— Bobby Goldsboro My Girl —Wolfman Jack—Wooden Nickel Country Sunshine Dottie West RCA 18 To 13— Let Me In —Osmond Bros. — — WAYS—CHARLOTTE 15 Limits Ike Hello It’s Me—Todd Rudgren-— Bearsville 20 To —Nutbush City — & Tina The Love I Lost— Harold Melvin & Blue Notes Reason To Feel-—Scuffy Shoes Metromedia Turner — — Phila. Int’l. If You Really Need Me Hudson MCA — — The Most Beautiful Girl —Charlie Rich — Epic

I Got A Name—Jim Croce— Dunhill WLEE— RICHMOND Mammy Blue—Stories—Kama Sutra D’yer Mak’er— Led Zeppelin—Atlantic WIXY—CLEVELAND Love Has No Pride— Linda Rondstadt Rockin’ Roll Baby—Stylistics—Avco Asylum Hello It's Me—Todd Rundgren— Bearsville KNOE—MONROE Puppy Song— David Cassidy— Bell Pretty Lady— Lighthouse— Polydor You’re A Special Part Of Me— Diana Ross & Crazy Sam McGee—The Hollies— Epic The Day That Curly Billy— Hollies—Epic Marvin Gaye—-Motown Goodbye Yellow Brick Road— Elton John Let Me Serenade You—3 Dog Night— Dunhill Ooh Baby—Gilbert O'Sullivan —MAM MCA 8 To 12— Photograph-— Ringo Starr Sweet Understanding Love— Four Tops 6 My Music— Loggins & Messina —Columbia 12 To — I Got A Name—Jim Croce Dunhill 15 To 8—Top Of The World —Carpenters 11 To 7-—-Rocky Mountain Way—Joe Walsh 30 To 15— I Got A Name—Jim Croce 5 23 To 11 Show & Tell —Al Wilson Dunhill 11 To —All I Know—-Art Garfunkel — 14 To 6—Keep On Truckin'— Eddie Kendricks 27 To 16— Knockin' On Heavens Door— Bob 18 To 14— Basketball Jones—Cheech & Dylan Chong—Ode 33 To 19—Sweet Understanding Love— Four Tops WING—DAYTON 32 To 24—We May Never Pass This Way KLIF—DALLAS I Got A Jim Name— Croce-—ABC Again—Seals & Crofts Space Race— Billy Preston-—A&M Pretty Lady—-Lighthouse—-Polydor 28 You’re Special Part Of 39 To — A Me The Most Beautiful Girl Charlie Rich— Epic Sail Around The — World— David Gates— Elektra Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye Goodbye Yellow Brick Road— Elton John Sweet Understanding Love—Four Tops 40 To 30—Ooh Baby—Gilbert O’Sullivan MCA Dunhill Rock On— David Essex— Columbia 2 I II To —All Know—Art Garfunkel D'yer Maker Led Zeppelin Atlantic 25 To 16 — — —We May Never Pass This Way Come Get To This— Marvin Gaye—Tamla Again—Seals & Crofts WFIL—PHILADELPHIA 33 To 24— Photograph—Ringo Starr Come Get To This— Marvin Gaye—Tamla Ruby Red Dress— Helen Reddy—Capitol Let Me Serenade You—3 Dog Night-— Dunhill WIRL— PEORIA Wonderful Summer—Vogues—20th Century You’re A Special Part Of Me— Diana Ross & WFOM—MARIETTA 15 To 5— Heartbeat It's A Lovebeat Marvin Gaye—Motown Hello It's Me—Todd Rundgren— Bearsville Defranco Family Paper Roses— Marie Osmond—MGM Nutbush City Limits— Ike & Tina Turner—UA 16 To 9—Top Of The World—Carpenters The Love I Lost— Harold Melvin & Blue Notes Ooh Baby- Gilbert — O’Sullivan—MAM 18 To 11 —Ail I Know—Garfunkel Phila. Int’l. Be Neil Diamond — —Columbia 24 To 15— I Got A Name—Jim Croce Friends— Bette Midler-—Atlantic Corazone—Carole King-—Ode 27 To 16— Knockin’ On Heavens Door—Bob 22 To 8—Just You & Me—Chicago Dream On—Aerosmith—Columbia Dylan 20 To 9—Loving Arms— Dobie Gray

Cash Box — October 27, 1973 Canada’s best comes to

October 19-21, Sahara Hotel, Also look for 'Love Song' Lake Tahoe, Nevada being released November 9th. October 24-27, Bijou Club, It's another hit song written Philadelphia by Kenny Loggins and November 13-18, Boarding another inspiring performance House, San Francisco, by Anne Murray. California November 21-25, Troubadour, On Capitol Records Los Angeles, California

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SevenYears of Constant Innovation Much of what’s happening in today’s music began with Sly. From his first explosive hit single to the latest, his genius has changed and evolved... pioneered new sounds and new concepts making him a totally unique artist, songwriter, and startling concert performer.

Unprecedented Gold Singles and Albums Sly’s songs and recordings are all classics of contemporary

music. No other catalog is as vital and relevant. When

it comes to music, always expect the unexpected from Sly.

en it comes to sales, expect success. Nine Sold-Out Concerts at Madison Square Garden

Sly is unquestionably among the most exciting personalities now performing. Each of his concerts is an explosive, sold- out event. And now Sly is shatter- ing his own attendance records. Coming soon: Sly’s tenth sold-out appearance at Madison Square Garden. Also, on Friday, October 26, Sly appears in a new role as the host of the NBC Midnight Special. The following night, Saturday, October 27th, Sly stars in Don Kirschner’s third televised rock special. And Friday, November 23rd, Sly will continue his television blitz with In Concert.

Partial Itinerary

October

13 Curtis-Hixon Auditorium Tampa, Fla. 25 University of California- Santa Barbara, Calif. 4 State College Shippensburg. Pa. Santa Barbara 14 U.S. Naval Academy Annapolis, Md. 10 Temple University Philadelphia, Pa. 26 & 27 Palladium Los Angeles, Calif. 19 ExpoHall- San Jose, Calif. 11 Civic Center Savannah. Ga. 28 Coliseum San Diego, Calif. Santa Clara Fairground 15 &. 16 Coliseum San luan. Puerto Rico 20 Memorial Sacramento, Calif. 51 Coliseum Richmond, Va. Auditorium December 21 Ice Palace Las Vegas, Nev. November 7 Madison Square Garde New York City. N.Y. 22 Coliseum Denver, Colo. 1 Georgia Tech Atlanta, Ga. 16 Sport Center Minneapolis, Minn. 3 Cornell University Ithaca, N.Y. Fresh Gold!

Sly’s latest Gold records are also his latest releases. The album “Fresh” is over a million in sales. The single “If YouWant Me to Stay” is gold.

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Sly Stone, the dynamic singer/songwriter/musician who leads one of the most ^ explosive, innovative groups in music (Sly and the Family Stone), may well turn out to be the biggest influence on pop music since the Beatles. Stephen Paley, Sly’s a&r man, says, “More rock and rhythm and blues players listen to Sly than any other performer. The Temptations’ song Superstar was written about him and Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock, among others, have asked Sly to produce them." Sly (real name: Sylvester Stewart), has travelled a long and sometimes tortuous route to the top, but at age 29, and undeniably one of the gods of the pop pantheon, he is rededicating himself to the cause of making music and

bringing it to the millions who have followed him faithfully since the meteoric rise of his 1968 hit, “Dance To The Music,” to the number one spot on the national charts. Though in the midst of a hectic touring schedule, Sly has finally consented to star in two of television’s most important shows, NBC-TV’s Midnight Special, airing Oct. 26, and Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert, to be seen Oct. 27. "I decided to do the TV shows," said Sly, lounging comfortably on a sofa in the living room of his plush Central Park West apartment, “because they wanted me. The Good Vibes From Central Park special [aired on ABC-TV, Aug. 21] was

the first show I’d done in over a year, and I did it because I had to recognize the demand. If people want to see me that badly, I’m not going to disappoint them.”

EARLY CAREER *-

Like so many of the stars that have struggled to reach a lofty plateau, Sly’s success stems from a long and productive career that reaches back to his high school days in California when he was lead singer with a group called the Viscanes. He continued his study of musical theory at Vallejo Jr. College for three years before becoming a producer for Autumn Records, where he produced Bobby Freeman ("The Swim”), The Mojo Men (“Mojo Man"), and The Beau Brummels. Prior to his stint at Autumn, Sly had been a disk jockey at KSOL, one of

California’s premiere soul stations, and it was during this period that the seed which would eventually blossom into Sly and the Family Stone was planted. Originally called The Stoners, the group became Sly’s vehicle to success when he decided to leave the airways and become a performer in 1966. With eight gold records to his credit, Sly could very easily have become complacent, but the vast reservoire of burning creative energy that so character- ises him allows him no respite. “I keep going out on the road,” said Sly,

"because I like it. The audiences are getting better all the time and keep me

involved. When that stops happening I guess I’ll hang it up.”

HOME STUDIOS

P But if the glamour of the road still holds excitement for the entertainer whose resplendent clothes are outshone only by his own individual brilliance as a showman, the thrill of cutting albums in the studio is no longer there. Sly maintains sixteen track equipment in both his New York and California res-

idences because he says, “It’s a lot more comfortable. I can relax at home without all the pressures that usually exist in a studio situation. It also frees me

from the time hassles. You know, like sometimes I might get inspired by a

particular song at three in the morning and want to record it. If I didn’t have the facilities right there I’d have to go through a whole trip booking time and whatnot, and chances are those hassles would get in the way of the song.” O MORE ENTHUSIASM chappellmusic But if anything, Sly's enthusiasm for writing and playing has increased, not diminished, as his latest LP “Fresh” so aptly testifies to. “I’m pleased with the album on all levels,” he said, a broad grin reflecting the truth of his statement. is proud to be the Though mixing “Fresh” took longer than the actual recording, Sly has still found enough time to put together enough material “for at least two more albums.”

What does the Sly like? “It's I like I new sound more of me, more of what and exclusive distributor what my fans like.” We can interpret that to mean that Sly is ready to explode another package of musical dynamite at any time now. Stephen Paley, who works with the Hollies, Laura Nyro, and Jeff Beck, in addition to Sly, said, “Hopefully we’ll have something new out by Christmas. We try and make Sly’s life as for the comfortable as possible and provide him with all the tools he needs to help him do his thing.” Obviously, Paley has been very successful in his attempts because MATCHING S0NGB00K Sly is entering a new period of creativity that may very well find him expanding beyond the performing limits he has already set for himself.

We may be witness to the emergence of Sly Stone, movie star, if all the details

can be worked out. “I don’t want to write a movie score until it’s my movie. I

want to write it and star in it,” said Sly who has turned down several offers

because, "they weren’t good enough.” If current discussions Sly has been having with director Melvin Van Peebles prove fruitful, we can look forward to seeing Sly in his first feature film maybe as early as next fall.

NEW PROJECTS

In the meantime. Sly continues his furious pace without abatement. With his new single “Frisky” just released, he is busily engrossed in new projects including he said, “A new LP by my 10 year old niece Lisa.” If you think that Sly’s intense schedule is too much for a man to handle, you ought to weigh it against his unique genius that has consistently drawn not only the plaudits of his fans, but also his peers. Paley said, “I believe Sly influences his contemporaries more than they influence him. Stephen Stills said “Family Affair” was the best single he ever heard and other record companies have been trying to sneak spies into his sessions for years to find out his special techniques.” As much at home reading the Walter Piston text on musical theory as he is * driving audiences of 20,000 to frenzied peaks of exultation, Sly Stone is truly one of the most influential musical geniuses of this or any time. With the two TV specials, a Christmas LP, and possible movie ventures in the offing, he may become more than just a superstar—he may become an entire galaxy, david budge

Cash Box — October 27, 1973 19 Mull To Do TV, New Ampex Pointers' Tour Product

NEW YORK -— Martin Mull, of Ampex Music Division (AMD) an- Capricorn Records, will open a 10-city nounced the availability of a point- tour with the Pointer Sisters, playing of-purchase counter top display for major auditoriums in each area. The 20 quadraphonic open reel recorded tour has postponed Mull’s debut at tapes. New Work’s Philharmonic Hall from According to Jules Cohen, AMD Nov. 7 until mid-Dec. Mull has just marketing manager, the low-profile signed for a guest appearance on the unit was designed to introduce the Sonny and Cher Show, to be taped format to the software buyer while for CBS-TV in Hollywood, Oct. 30 to necessitating only a minimal space Nov. 3. commitment from the retailer.

, Mull appeared on the Don Kirshner “The display unit is ideal for use by produced “Saturday Night in Macon,” hardware dealers or tape and record TV show, where he was on the bill retailers where space is at a premi- " with the Allman Brothers Band and um,” Cohen said. “The small size (IV2 the Marshall Tucker Band, in addition x 16" x 7%") of the gold, blue and to Wet Willie, all Capricorn artists. white display makes it easy for the Mull’s itinerary with the Pointer retailer to place it among his hard- Sisters begins at Detroit’s Masonic ware or at a check-out counter. Re-

j Temple on Nov. 8, following dates at tailers may choose their own product Austin, Texas with Frank Zappa Oct. mix from Ampex’s wide selection of 26 and 27. He’ll play previously 30 open reel quadraphonic albums,” booked dates at Washington & Jeffer- he said. son College, Washington, Pa. with In addition to the display unit, Am- V Buzzy Linhart and at the Carnegie pex also offers retailers posters, ban- Music Hall at the University of Pitts- ners, header cards, larger display burgh, respectively on Nov. 9 and 10. racks and other support materials. Other dates with the Pointers in Ampex’s Q-8 catalog now contains 78 November include the University of titles and is also offered with similar Connecticut in Storrs, Conn. (Nov. support materials and racks. 15); the Music Hall, Boston .Nov. 17); Phoenix (Nov. 23); Denver (Nov. 24); Albuquerque (Nov. 25); Harvey Opens Buffalo (Nov. 28); South Fallsburgh, N.Y. (Nov. 29); The Palace Theater, Harvey House Albany (Nov. 30) and the Capitol Theater, Passaic, N.J. on Dec. 1. SHERMAN OAKS, CALIF. — Bill Harvey, general manager of Elektra Records on the west coast, has opened Swaney Co. To Harvey House, a service in packag- Aid Drive On ing, advertising, films for sales presentations and special projects. Hutch Album Firm is located at 3362 Scadlock Lane in Sherman Oaks. Phone number is HOLLYWOOD -t- Motown Records has retained Dave Swaney’s Company (213) 986-1854. to develop creative services for the debut album by Willie Hutch, “Fully Exposed.” Swaney’s independent Joyce Credit creative services firm is currently handling advertising, merchandising Omitted On LP and public relations on the Marvin Gaye album “Let’s Get It On” for the NEW YORK — A great event in a label. songwriter’s life is to have one of his Working with Swaney’s firm on the tunes recorded by the country’s num- project will be Francis X. Feighan ber one male vocalist. Such was the Public Relations and Rod Dyer, Inc., case when Frank Sinatra did “You’re designers. So Right For What’s Wrong In My Life,” on his latest album, “01’ Blue Eyes Is Back.” ASCAP Winner The song was written by Roger Joyce, Teddy Randazzo, and Victoria mistake, Joyce’s credit BRIGHTENING UP THE STRIP—As a means of promoting' its heavy fall Announced Pike, but by release and calling attention to its touring artists, Polydor Inc. has set Sunset was left off the label copy of the LP. NEW YORK - Steven A. Rusconi of Strip aglow by erecting an eleven foot lighthouse (photo A) atop — Although the mistake will be correct- Tower South Weymouth, Massachusetts, has Records. The beaconing light is to remind all passers by that Lighthouse’s ed on future pressings of the product, won the $250 First Prize in the 1973 latest album Can You Feel It” is on Polydor and that their new single approximately 150,000 units have al- ^ Nathan Burkan Memorial Competi- ‘‘Pretty Lady” is getting chart action. Lighthouse is currently on tour with ready gone out with the copy omis- tion at Loyola University School of dates coming up in Washington, D.C. and the southeast. Extending the West sion. € Law, Stanley Adams, President of the Coast promotion further, Polydor has rented a Sunset Strip billboard for a year American Society of Composers, Au- heralding its artists’ albums and their tour dates. A large likeness of the thors and Publishers announced. The Lighthouse album currently looks clown on traffic with previous monthly holders McKay, London competition at Loyola University was of the space being Rare Bird (photo B), John Mayall (photo C), and Manfred Mann. Next supervised by Dean Charles R. Pur- month will see Mandrill’s new album cover “Just Outside of Town” Give Lectures painted cell, and the title of the winning essay To atop the sign. Additional Polydor artists’ promotional efforts in Los was “The Cartographer and Copy- - Robert B. Angeles include the rental of the windows at the Whisky A Go Go for a year. NEW YORK — Dean right Law.” will be the speaker at the The displays will change weekly and Polydor artists whose album covers will McKay C. Brace Memorial be showcased herein include Manfred Mann, Rare Bird, John Mayall, Light- In 1971 Rusconi received a Bachelor Fourth Donald Nov. at 5 at house, Buckingham Nicks, Mandrill, Rory Gallagher, and Elliot Murphy, whose of Arts degree in both economics and Lecture on Thurs., 8, PM, 128 44th Polydor debut album is to be released shortly and whose new single “Last business administration from Boston the Lambs Club, West of the who is recognized as Rock Stars” was just shipped to strong immediate reaction in the College. He is a member of both Bet- Street. McKay, midwest. ta Gamma Sigma and Omicron Delta one of America’s foremost constitu- Epsilon fraternities. tional authorities and who is Dean of The Nathan Burkan Memorial Com- the New York University School of Law, has entitled his lecture, “One Capitol/EMI CTI Indies petition is sponsored annually by AS- Nation Divisible—With Pornography (Cont’d from CAP, in memory of ASCAP’s first (Cont’d from p. 7) p. 7) For Some.” General Counsel who died in 1936. It their release, 1* America, New York, and Richard L. Upon the albums will is designed to stimulate interest in Arrangements have been made to Karrenbrock, a partner in the invest- be distributed by Alpha Dist. for the field of copyright law. First and hold a cocktail party and dinner cel- ment banking firm of Blyth Eastman N.Y., Conn., and N.J.; M.S. for Chi- second prizes of $250 and $100 are ebrating the 20th anniversary of the Dillon Co., Inc., of the leading law Society, immediately following & were welcomed as cago and St. Louis; London for offered in each the new board members. schools throughout the nation. A McKay’s lecture. The principal speak- Cleveland, Cinn., and Pitts.; Almar Capitol Industries, Inc., headquar- panel of distiguished judges then con- er at the dinner, which will also be at tered here, is traded on the American Music Merchandisers for Denver; siders all the prize-winning papers the Lambs Club, will be Ephraim S. and Pacific stock exchanges. Record Sales for Memphis; London which are received from participating London, Esq., an exponent of First Amendment rights. for Boston, Atlanta and the Caro- law schools, and selects the outstanding essays for National Awards of There is no admission fee and no "linas; Music Sales for Miami; ABC $1500, $1000, $750, $500 and $250. reservations are required for the Stax Moves Record and Tape Sales for Seattle; Brace Lecture. Reservations for the MEMPHIS — Stax Records an- Heilicher Bros, for Minneapolis and 20th Anniversary cocktail party and nounced that has moved its home Correction Dallas; Record Merchandisers for dinner can be obtained from the offices to a new location. The new The headline in last week’s story Chairman of the Special Committee address is L.A. and S.F.; Music Trend for De- 2693 Union Ave. Ext., concerning the formation of My Man- for the Brace Lecture and 20th An- Memphis, Tennessee troit; and Schartz Bros, 38112. Phone is for Phila., agers Ltd. by Bob Aiss had an incor- niversary Dinner, Charles B. Seton, at 458-4421. (901) Balt, and Wash. D.C. rect spelling of Aiss’ name. (212) 661-3750.

20 Cash Box — October 27, 1973 Reprinted From ROLLING STONE

Barry Goldberg, remembered as part of Electric Flag and for his group, the Barry Goldberg Reunion [“Siftin’ In Circles’’] is back after a long lull, and he's got Atlantic Records and Bob Dylan with him. Atlantic’s Jerry Wexler and Dylan, a long-time friend of Goldberg’s, have produced Barry’s new album. The sessions began three months ago in Muscle Shoals, and, according to one friend who was there, “Dylan put the band together- mostly Muscle Shoals people that he knew, he played on it and he sings on it.’’ The album is due out in two weeks. BARRY GOLDBERG "(I've Got to Use My) IMAGINATION”

A great new single.

produced by Bob Dylan and Jerry Wexler a #6946 A1 1mmf Phonogram To Goldberg Inks Atl. 'i % fe' assical LP’s NEW YO uanisfc Peter Serkin, in G major (K. 453), #18 in B-Flat (K. Release 5 LP’s Pact; Dylan, Wexler Sehnei- 456) and in F (K. 459). collaborate th Alexander #19 CHICAGO — Sparked by debut LP u6Z’ and IncUfb Chamber Or- The recordings were produced in by Micki Grant and Heartsfield, as To Prod. Debut LP •o -cied six Mozart London by Max Wilcox, RCA Red ehestra h the well as new LP’s by Chuck Man- from 1784 for RCA Seal producer, and their release as NEW YORK — Atlantic Records ex- concertos ; gione, Mike Seeger, and The Mar- Records in Quadradisks will mark the first Mo- ecutive vice president Jerry Wexler ketts, the Mercury label of Phono- zart music to appear in four- announced the company’s Armour i. was made by R. Pe- piano singing of gram Inc. has released five albums r-eior of classical mil- channel sound. Barry Goldberg to a long-term re- ter Munv* for Oct. cording contract. Goldberg, known for ls, who said: “Young The Mangione album is “Land of his work with the berKjn ce i nh is one of the most Electric Flag and thimble Releases Makebelieve,” recorded with the the Barry Goldberg exciting Ian is is; now before the pub- Reunion, will p Hamilton (Can.) Philharmonica Or- lie. and tl iere a 2's many who consider have his first album on Atco out chestra during the summer. The LP him the finest Mozart interpreter in Three Singles shortly. His first Atco single (“I’ve also features the rest of the Man- Got To the world today. We are extremely - Use My) Imagination” was NEW YORK — Thimble Records, the gione Quartet (Gerry Neiwood, A1 pleased to have this multi-record rush-released by the firm. Tune was Audiofidelity Enterprises contem- Johnson, and Joe La Barbara) plus documentation of his Mozart at this penned by Goldberg and Gerry porary label, has released three sin- vocalist Ester Satterfield and guitar- point in his career.” Goffin. gles in a major effort toward estab- ist Don Potter. The edited single of Munves said the six concertos will The LP, “Spotlight,” was lishing the line with distributors, the title track has been released with produced be released as a single package in by Jerry Wexler and Bob dealers, radio personnel and con- the album. The Quartet recently left Dylan. It May under title, “Mozart/1784—-The marks the first time that sumers to pave the way for forth- for a tour of England and will return Dylan has Six Piano Concertos.” produced a studio album. Dylan sings coming album releases. to the U S. for six days at the Bitter 1784 was one of the composer’s background vocals on the Thimble has retained Morton Wax End in New York. Nov. 14-19. disk. The finest years in the piano field. The six album was produced in Muscle Promotions to work the record in Micki Grant’s album, “Lovin’ Kind Shoals concertos of that period are #14 in over a three several Eastern, Midwestern and of month period. B-Flat (K. 449), #15 in B-Flat (K. Woman.” mirks the solo debut of West Coast cities. Neal Whitton of the Goldbert grew up in Chicago and 450), #16 in D major (K. 451), #17 in composer/star of the multi-award the Wax office will coordinate efforts winning broadwav musical, “Don’t had his early musical experiences with Thimble’s press representatives, playing Bother Me, I Can’t Cope.” Ms. Grant with Mike Bloomfield, Paul Martin Hoffman Associates. Butterfield, New Title For w"ote all 11 son^s on the album. Charlie Musselwhite, The new records are: “I’m Goin’ Steve “Lovin’ Kind of Woman” was ar- Miller, Jerry Lee Lewis, and “Little Maggie” Mt. Home” and by I’aneed. produced, and conducted by learning from blues great like Otis Mathis Album debut Airy whose recent LP marked Tom Camillo. Spann and Buddy Guy. Before form- — Columbia Records Thimble’s entry into the contem- ing the Electric HOLLYWOOD M ; ke Seeprer has been one of the Flag with Bloomfield, title Ma- porary field. It featured the Chapin has changed the of Johnny leading names in traditional music Goldberg performed with Dylan at his Brothers and Eric Weissberg of “Duel- this’s upcoming album based on the for several years, and his second Newport Festival appearance in 1965. single, ing Banjos” fame. Both sides of the success of his current “I’m Mercury album, “The second annual He also played on Dylan’s “High- Mt. Airy single are from the album. Coming Home.” Originally the LP Farewell Reunion,” features Mike way 61 Revisited,” and “Blonde On “Life Is a Song Worth “Neck and Neck” b/w “When Star- was titled along with half brother Pete Seeger, Blonde” albums, as well as the origi- lings Fly,” two original tunes by Singing.” Mar : a Muldaur, Ry Cooder, Ewan nal “Super Session” album with A1 in question is being sup- Irish artists, Turner & Kirwan The LP MacColl. and many others. Kooper and Steve Stills, and three ported by Columbia Records with a of Wexford, and the novelty “Social The Heartsfield album is entitled albums of his own on Buddah Rec- hefty promotion. The company has Security” and “Can She” introducing “Heartsfield” and features all origi- ords. vocalist Josie, a protege of pressed over 400,000 units to cover Marva nal compositions by the grouD that Produc- pianist Earl Fatha Hines. Ms. Josie first orders. Mathis’s RoJon has been touring the midwest for the is undertaking mailing, penned both sides of her single which tions firm a past year. The album was recorded at Cappo Label Opens in addition to Columbia's and is send- was produced by Fred Miller and Fa- Criteria Sound Studios in Miami with ing out T-shirts and Johnny Mathis tha Hines. the group and Tom Geving co- Shop With Comedy key chains along with promo tapes to In addition to the efforts of the producing. A booking agency affilia- some 3,000 stations coast-to-coast. Wax office and Hoffman Associates, tion is being set with a national tour Allen Audiofidelity sales executives will be LP By & Rossi Mathis is produced on “I’m Coming to follow soon. Beil, also colla- visiting key markets over the next Home” by Thom who “AM-FM ETC.” marks the return NEW YORK — A new label, Cappo borated with Linda Creed specially few weeks. Harold Drayson, Bill on of the Markets to the recording Records, has been formed here by written material for the album. The Singer and Sid Hess each will make scene. The group had hits in the Jimmy Wisner, Steve Rossi and Joe overall theme is described being the three Thimble singles as new a ma- 1960’s including “Out of Limits,” Capporino. The company’s first LP autobiographical. jor part of their on-the-road efforts. “Balboa Blue,” and “Surfer’s project will be a comedy set featur- CUT & MAIL™ Stomp.” A single has been released ing Bernie Allen & Steve Rossi called r from the album, “Mystery Movie “Sex According to Allen & Rossi Is Theme,” based on the music from the . . Distribution, according to Rossi, NBC television series. will be through major retail chains I across the country, including Kor- vette’s. Rossi said that a $50,000 ra- #1 German Hit Is dio-TV and campaign has been set for I the LP along with a second LP, “I’m New U.A. Release in Love with You & You & You,” due I for release in 30 days. HOLLYWOOD — United Artists Records has just issued a recent num- Cappo, based at 159 West 53rd St., Penhouse “D,” also includes a pro- 1 ber-one German single, “The Star of Mykonos,” by Katja Ebstein. The duction company, Whissi Produc- tune was co-written, arranged, con- tions. 0 ducted and produced by Christian While the TV-radio spot will offer Bruhn, one of Germany’s major excerpts from the LP, Allen & Rossi I songwriters who also happens to be will be doing additional segments on the husband of Miss Ebstein. Flip various daytime and evening guest siding is entitled “Without Love.” stints. I

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City / 1 MARY IS SHELTERED—Leon Russell has started producing Mary McCreary’s State Zip second album for Shelter Records. In the picture that’s Mary on piano, while \ 1 Leon is helping out on bass. Most of the album is being recorded in Tulsa, although two tracks were just cut by Denny Cordell and Mary McCreary in Kingston, Jamaica. The world’s most advanced pricing/coding system. I G5K3 MB SEEMS H CUT & MAIL*® H BSSH MSB H Ml J Cash Box — October 27, 1973 In an era when supergroups are discovered on practically a daily basis, a brand new trio of rock and rollers hardly lends too much enthusiasm.

Except if your name is HUDSON.

Except if Bernie Taupin decides to put his producing talents and energies behind you.

Except if you really ARE talented musicians and composers.

Except if you’re part of Rocket Records’ exclusive roster.

Except if you’re also part of the MCA family.

Except if you’ve just released your first single in the States and already creating havoc. Now you can understand MCA’s pride in presenting HUDSON.

Mark, Brett, Bill. “If You Really Need Mel’ On MCA. Produced by Bernie Taupin. for Rocket Records. MCA-40141. — — —

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r~ DAVID CASSIDY (Bell 413) s;a as* rff&J The Puppy Song (2:44) (Dunbar, BMI — H. Nilsson) Wl the Week It’s been a rocky road of late for David, hit wise, but this cute, honky-tonking Harry Nilsson tune should do much to change things for the better. Captures a laid-back “Sweet Gypsy Rose” quality that folks seem to be picking up on these days. Couple that with David's vocals and it powerfully spells “hit.” MARVIN SAVE (Tamla 54241 F) Flip: no info, available.. Come Get To This (2:40) (Jobete, ASCAP—M. Gaye) this one is going to Marvin really got it on with his last super smash and ROY WOOD (United Artists XW 320-W) moving up just as fast. The easy flow here and super rhythm keep his career Songs Of Praise (3:25) (Anne Rachel/Yellow Dog, ASCAP— R. Wood) vocals will delight his fans, who in turn will give him section hugging Map/in’s From the Roy Wood rock and roll bag of tricks comes this Top 40 natural available. his next Top Five monster. Flp: no nfo. complete with top flight lead vocal and hooks (with chorus). Everything worls here and works well at that in making what is certain to be Roy’s first solo HELEN REDDY (Capitol P-3768) hit in the U.S. since his move from the Move. Flip: no info, available. Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress) (3:26) (Brooklyn/Anne-Rachel, ASCAP L. Laurie) THE NEWBEATS (Buddah 390) Out a week, culied from her great “Long Hard Climb” LP and already charted. The Way You Do The Things You Do (2:43) (Jobete, BMI —W. Robinson, That’s not only due to the strength of Helen as artist, but that’s also due to B. Rogers) the fact that this song is pure magic. Bright, bouncy and vibrant is the per- It’s been a while since these “Bread and Butter” guys have been on the production that goes formance and close your eyes and visualize the number charts, but this classic Temptations tune is gonna do it. Arranged a la “Get Flip: along with the tune. Lets call this one a certain Number One record. The Ready” and the beats great “Run Baby Run,” this is a rock and roll delight Old Fashion Way (2:56) (Chappell, ASCAP—G. Garvarentz, A .Kasha, J. Hirsch- that both AM and FM markets will run to. Looks like another great rebirth of horn). another great sixties group. Flip: no info, available.

WAR (United Artists XW 350-W) CHUCK JACKSON (ABC 11398) Me And Baby Brother (3:30) (Far Out, ASCAP—S. Allen, H. Brown, M. I Can’t Break Away (3:36) (Colgems/Gary Zekley, ASCAP—G. Zekley, M. Dickerson, L. Jordan, C. Miller, L. Oskar, H. Scott) Bottler) From the group that has most definitely got their hit kit together, this latest Chuck is back and stronger than ever with this heavy r&b track that’s going War single, culled from their recent “Deliver The Word” LP, is certain to be to re-establish the man on both r&b and pop charts. It’s got a Four Tops feel, their next Top Ten smash. A little more up tempo than its single predecessors, but the drive is all Chuck’s. Should give stations playlists some genuine life. there's no doubt that this one will impress most everyone upon first spin. Flip: Flip: no info, available. no info, available. LIVINGSTON TAYLOR (Capricorn 0032) Somewhere Over The Rainbow (Leo Fiest, ASCAP H. Arlen, E. Y. SLY & THE FAMILY STONE (Epic 5-11060) (2:41) — Harbug) Frisky (3:10) (Stoneflower, BMI —S. Stewart) This is one of those records that's almost impossible dislike listen Culled from the groups “Fresh” album, this follow up to "If You Want Me to or not to. Liv's performance of the classic tune is simply mesmerizing and folks To Stay” should make considerable noise on both AM and FM dials. Hot and most will feel the same way upon first listening. Look for this one to be an absolute cool rhythms combined in almost pop jazz unision, coupled with Sly’s unique smash. Flip: no info, available. vocals make this one a Top Ten certainty. Flip: If It Were Left Up To Me (Stoneflower, BMI —S. Stewart) ANDY WILLIAMS (Columbia 4-45936) Solitaire (4:20) (Don Kirshner/ Kec, ASCAP & BMI — N. Sedaka, P. Cody) JOE SIMON (Spring 141) Andy hasn’t been a chart item for quite some time, but this absolutely River (3:10) (Lonport, BMI — E. McDaniels) gorgeous ballad is going to be the one to get him back. His usually tender By far his strongest effort in some time, Joe delivers a most entertaining, vocals seem more so this time around and with background musicians the likes finding its and different, pop powerhouse that should have no difficulty way of Nicky Hopkins and Klaus Voorman, it seems that this one just can’t miss. into the Top 20. An easy, yet soulful rocker with a great hook, set up the flood Flip: no info, available. gates, “River” is coming on. Flip: no info, available. THE MARKETTS (Mercury 73433) SUZI QUATRO (Bell 416) Mystery Movie Theme (2:14) (Leeds, ASCAP— H. Mancini) Can The Can (3:34) (Chinnichap/RAK, ???—Chinn, Chapman) Considering the popularity of the NBC Sunday Night Mystery Movie Series It’s no wonder that this record was a Number One smash in Britain or that (McCloud, McMillan & Wife, Columbo and Hec Ramsey), this theme right about Suzi is one of the hottest artists to come across the Atlantic in years. This now is one of the most relatable themes around today. The Marketts work is definitely high energy rocker, her second single release in a couple of months the Mancini theme perfectly and the result is a tune that’s going to enchant the one to break her in America and get her career really going.. Hooks abound pop and MOR’s. A left field hit, maybe, but a hit nonetheless. Flip: Sister as do super lead guitar, and keyboards, all in making for a great bass drums Candy (3:11) (Antigua/Unichappell, BMI — B. Benay). record. Flip: no info, available.

ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA (United Artists XW 337-W) Newcomer Picks Showdown (3:49) (Anne-Rachel/Yellow Dog, ASCAP—J. Lynne) ( J The ELO is back to finish what “Roll Over Beethoven” started, and that’s exactly what this one is going to do—with one exception. Not as feverish, this ELLIOTT MURPHY (Polydor 14203) one can almost be termed "classical blues” and sheds a new light on the group Last Of The Rock Stars (3:12) (Elliott Murphy, ???— E. Murphy) that most folks will immediately be attracted to. That one exception? This one Hopefully not the last of the rock stars, Elliott Murphy makes this amazingly should be a Top 10 item whereas the group’s last wasn’t. Flip: no info, available. impressive debut where he will definitely become the next major rock star. Highly reminiscent of Bruce Springsteen with an ability to structure lyrics like early Bob Dylan, Elliott is definitely chartbound. His future is stronger than EARTH, WIND & FIRE (Columbia 4-45953) most other “rock stars.” Truly a genuine talent. Flip: no info, available. Keep Your Head To The Sky (3:25) (Hummit, BMI M. White) The title track of their highly successful LP has finally been released and is ready to take its place prominently on the charts. In creating a smooth blend HUDSON (MCA/ Rocket 40141) of music and vocal harmony, the group succeeds in creating their most power- If You Realy Need Me (1:53) (Lornhole, BMI—Hudson) ful single release to date. Both r&b and pop markets will pick up here, with A totally impressive debut by this super fine British trio demonstrates solid both areas making this one a definite monster. Flip: Build Your Nest (3:16) rock, tight harmonies and strong lead performances. To top it all off, Bernie (Hummit, BMI—M. White, V. White). Taupin produced. Definitely a hit and from the sounds of things, the sky is the limit. Flip: no info, available.

THE PERSUADERS (Atco 6943) ERIC & THE VIKINGS (Gordy 7132) Some Guys Have All The Luck (3:29) (KEC, ASCAP—J. Fortgang) I’m Truly Yours (2:59) (Jobete, ASCAP G. Gordy, L. Brown, E. Stover) From the sweet opening strings to lead vocal to top harmony, this one’s — Hard driving debut from a top flight Motor City group, reminiscent of the got smash marked ail over it. Not only have the Persuaders become one of O’Jays with a tune to match. Tune has obvious r&b appeal, but pop markets the biggest pop r&b groups around today, but their material has improved to should be banging the drum on this one in no time. With a label push, this this fine point. Easy flowing, smooth performance makes this their best to one should be Top Ten. Flip: no info, available. date. Chart and air action will prove that point. Flip: no info, available.

ULTRA HIGH FREQUENCY (Wand 11262) JACKIE MOORE (Atlantic 2989) Incompatible (2:41) (Nickel Shoe—Steal Bros., BMI — M. Steals, M. Steals) Both End Against The Middle (2:30) (Cotillion/Cookie Box, BMI — P. Hurtt, Another debut and another totally impressive one from this label which A. Bell) recently gave the world the Independents. This group is definitely named Sweet Jackie ;s back to follow her “Sweet Charlie Babe” hit with this power- properly as their music, especially this track, takes to the heights in no time house that’s going to easily cross r&b and pop markets as it flows up the and stays there from start to finish. A hard driving r&b piece with a great charts. Strong, up front vocal by Jackie makes this easy driver even more future on the charts. Flip: no info, available. inviting. Flip: no info, available. SENATOR SAM ERVIN (Columbia 4-45956) THE HUES CORPORATION (RCA APBO 0139) Bridge Over Troubled Water (2:32) (Paul Simon, BMI — P. Simon) Miracle Maker (Sweet Soul Shaker) (3:16) (Screen Gems-Columbia/Summerhill Watergate is many things to many people, but if those now infamous hear- Songs, BMI— B. Mann, C. Weil) ings have done nothing else yet, they have most definitely brought the name The stallion's been freed and this group is definitely into high gear. In of Sam Ervin into prominence. The Senator debuts here on record with this following up their recent hit, the Corporation treats this sweet Barry Mann- Paul Simon classic, dramatically read to give added meaning to the song and Cynthia Weil tune to a most tender performance, complete with a strong string to the times it was written about. Here's one case where lyrics will most section to tie everything together. No miracle here, just a certain smash. Flip: certainly be heard. Flip: Zeke And The Snake (1:40) (Mayoham, ASCAP no info, available. S. Ervin).

24 Cash Box — October 27, 1973 THE INDEPENDENTS “It’s All Over” (Chuck Jackson— Marvin Yancy)

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; H-. This one’s not gonna be playing hide and seek for long because this is one finally comes through with what should be her first major lady that’s making some real r&b noise. With a top flight song to work with, really e ;t, pop narrative highlighted by Ms. Mouskouri’s power- Ms. Green gets down to do and delivers her vocals with that finesse be attractive to those same folks who went all out over Vicki that’s got “Hit” marked in bold letters. Flip: no info, available. this one climb, and the rise should be rapid. Flip: no info.

KEISA BROWN (United Artists XW338-W) GENTLEHOOD (Columbia 4 45930) Five On The Black Hand Side (2:42) (Unart, BMI — H. B. Barnum, M. Marlowe, He Said She Said (2:56) (Eltneg/Gentle, ASCAP—T. Russo, S. Khanzadian, j. Cobbiri, J. Wiison, R. Murray) T. Fiegel) From the forthcoming motion picture of the same name comes this out- Soft, unique rocker from this strong new harmony oriented band should rageously good and funky title track as performed by a certainly outrageously impress many programmers and listeners with it’s soft-to-up-tempo hooks. funky young lady, Keisa Brown. Starts slow, but builds to a fever pitch in no From the group’s debut album, the track is the natural single choice and should Info, available. do well on its Flip: info, available. time. If the film's as good as its song, watch out! Flip: no own. no

THE SUNDANCE KIDS featuring BUTCH CASSIDY (Romar/MGM 713) Blue (2:34) (Low-Sal, BMI— R. Nix, D. Daugherty, P. Goddard) More T.V. rock from the younger set that’s music for anyones ears. A good TUNNIE SMITH (Fame XW 329-W) strong pop rocker with tight harmonies and lead vocals, this one’s going to Finders Aren’t Always Keepers (3:17) (Fame, BMI —G. Jackson, R. Townsend) definitely establish this group as a force in Top 40. "Blue” is the color of a Another young rocker from the Donny Osmond/ Michael Jackson school of true hit record. Flip: Little Miss Magic (2:05) (Low-Sal, BMI — B. Buie, J. Cobb, pop, Tunnie (pronounced Toon-ie) comes forth with a solid rocker that should R. Nix). have no difficulty finding its way to the charts. Flip: no info, available.

Choice Programming selections are singles which, the opinion of our reviewing staff are deserving of Choice Programming special programmer consideration

MARK/ALMOND (Columbia 4-45951) RICHARD ROUNDTREE (MGM 14659) Lonely Girl (3:15) (Almo, ASCAP—J. Mark) Goodnignt My Love (3:03) (Quintet/Norma/Trio/Freddy Bienstock, BMI —G. Motola, J. Marascalco) DAVE MASON (Columbia 4-45947)

Baby . . . Please (Indaba, BMI D. Mason) (3:14) — ULTRA VIOLET (Capitol 3743) Shanghai Bill (Warner Bros, H. Warren, A. Dubin) WET WILLIE (Capricorn 0031) (3:25) ASCAP— Country Side Of Life (2:48) (No Exit, BMI — R. Hirsch) QUINCY JONES (A&M 1455) TED NEELEY (RCA APBO 0103) Sanford & Son Theme (The Streetbeater) (3:05) (Norbud, BMI Q. Jones) You Better Put Something Inside Of Me (3:00) (Hudson Bay/Heathside, BMI— — J. Egan, G. Rafferty) C.U.B. (EMI/Capitol 3517) BILLY SANS (Atlantic 6945) Whatcha Gonna Do (American Broadcasting, ASCAP— D. Doherty, L. Wood- Bicycle Morning (2:25) (Hilltop, BMI — P. Cusimano) ward)

SAM LEOPOLD (Mercury 73431) SAM RUSSELL (Playboy 50031) Streetsinger (2:48) (Aqaba, ASCAP-— S. Leopold) It’s So Nice (3:13) (Pasa Alta. BMI-S. Russell, I. Hunt) EVAN PACE (Blue Thumb 239)

I Don’t Know Where Love Has Gone (3:47) (Gig, ASCAP— E. Pace) MONDA (Buddah 388) Everyman (3:38) (Four Star, ???-D. Monda) RUBY WINTERS (Polydor 14202)

I Will (3:32) (Camarillo, BMI— D. Glasser) GUNILLA HUTTON (Greene Mountain 415) Chowchilla Dust (Nothing Special, D. Blackwell) FRANKIE AND THE SPINDLES (Gamble 2510) (3:01) BMI — Makin’ Up Time (2:59) (Mighty Three, BMI— B. Sigler, P. Hurtt, J. Sigler) PRISCILLA ROLLINS (Roulette 7148) SCRUBBALOE CAINE (RCA APBO 0148) Letter From Miami (2:52) (Planetary/lnagua, ASCAP—Exuma) Feelin’ Good On Sunday (3:00) (Two Toke Tunes, BMI —A. Foreman, H. Small) SONNY CURTIS (Mercury 73438) MARTIN KAINE (Bell 404) Rock ’N Roll (I Gave You The Best Years Of My Life) (3:59) (Tree, BMI— K. Soapy And Old Bones (2:37) (Rock Garden, BMI — B. Stone) Johnson) MT. AIRY (Thimble 007) BARRY GOLDBERG (Atco 6946) Little Maggie (Melody Lane, BMI Stacey, Cirtin) (I’ve Got To Use My) Imagination (3:37) (Screen Gems—Columbia, BMI—G. (2:09) — Goffin, B. Goldberg) LIBERATION (GSF 6906) OSMOSIS (Warner Bros. 7747) Don’t Spread Your Love Around (3:32) (Low-Barn, BMI—J. Weaver) She (Didn’t Remember My Name) (3:35) (ATV, BMI— Riccardi, Albertelli, Owen) SHARON CASH (Playboy 50026) HORSLIPS (Atco 6935) Sweet Soul Singer (3:03) (Bible Belt, ASCAP—H. T. Beatty, D. T. Weiss) High Reel (2:40) (Walden, ASCAP—J. Lockhart, J. Fean, B. Devlin, E. Carr, C. O'Connor) MAUREEN MC CORMICK (Paramount 0246) SPRING (IX Chains 401) Little Bird (Sing Your Song) (3:01) (Kenny Nolan/Language Of Sound, ASCAP K. Nolan) You’re So Hard To Forget (2:55) (Lifestyle, BMI — Miller, McCoy, Holley) —

STEPHEN JAMESON (Bell 406) J. R. RIGGS (Sweet Fortune 2403) Don’t Say (Grenyso, (3:00) ASCAP—S. Jameson, M. Doctors) Our Love (2:34) (Ensign/Engagement/RBB&B, BMI—J. LaPallo, W. Haberman) RICK BELANDER (Lion 165) JOHN WALKER (Greene Mountain 416) My New Old Lady (2:59) (4 Star/Galeneye, BMI— L. Emmerson) Good Days (3:46) (Greene Jeans, SESAC—J. Walker) ASHFORD AND SIMPSON (Warner Bros. 7745) (I’d Know You) Anywhere (3:39) (Nick-O-Val, ASCAP— N. Ashford, V. Simpson) PATTI DAHLSTROM (20th Century 2056) Emotion (3:49) (WB, ASCAP— P. Dahlstrom, V. Sanson) THE SOPWITH CAMEL (Reprise 1179) Fazori (3:29) (Great Honestty, BMI —Kraemer, MacNeil, Beard, Mayell) DELLA REESE (LMI 1002) ROGER MILLER (Columbia 4-45948) If Loving You Is Wrong (I Don't Want To Be Right) (3:47) (East/Memphis/Klon- dike, BMI H. Banks, R. Jackson, C. Hampton) I Believe in The Sunshine (2:49) (Roger Miller, BMI — R. Miller) —

COOKER (Scepter 12388) SHANNON (Paramount 0242) Try (Try To Fall In Love) (2:59) (Unichappell, BMI — N. DeRosiers) I Can’t Move No Mountains (2:50) (Ensign, BMI-— M. Gately, R. John)

THE MYSTIC MOODS (Warner Bros 7743) Drifting Prophet (People Got To Change) (3:26) (Ginseng/Medallion Avenue, ARBUCKLE (Musicor 1485) J. Winn, B, ASCAP— Todd, D. McGinnis) Just How Much I Love My Country (2:29) (Artal/MBP, ASCAP— R. Fierstein)

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Climax Blues Band Cleo Laine Taj Mahal Good R&ts John Dankworth Linda Lewis MY FATHER’S PLACE, ROSLYN, CARNEGIE HALL, NYC — The TROUBADOR L.A. — He can whis- stage of Carnegie Hall was graced tle, even Foghat, one of the hardest rocking NY — In their only NY club appear- whisper or sneeze and music last week by the return of Cleo Laine is result. sing bands in rock knocked a packed audi- ance, Sire recording artists, the Cli- the He can songs that and John Dankworth. The technique everybody their grandmother has ence at the Academy oft their feet max Blues Band had an attentive au- and of cascading rhythms created a hyp- with a dazzling display of musical dience for their last of six sets this heard a million times and they be- notic effect as the vocal wealth pryotechnics and showmanship. weekend. Opening with “All The Time of Ms. come fresh and new. He can play the forth to our Singer David Peverett was at his best In The World” from the “Rich Man” Laine poured eager banjo, the mandolin, the guitar or the ears. wailing- and shouting alternately be- album, Climax had a well balanced piano, solo on the “thumb piano,” hind the tight unit of Rod Price on sound for the club and the music Displaying virtuosic flexibility, call out for sidemen or go it alone. slide guitar, Tony Stevens on bass, flowed smoothly all night. From Peter Cleo’s richness of the lower register He can demand audience participa- and Roger Earl on drums. Haycock’s very fine guitar work and was complimented by her dynamic tion, inviting cacaphony and it re- Starting with the powerful rocker Colin Cooper’s saxophones sounding jumps into the upper register. Her mains, somehow, musical. Everything “Road Fever,” the group proceeded to like organs (probably plugged into controlled ability in casual scat sing- that Taj Mahal did on the Troubador whip the crowd up into a frenzy with Leslie speakers), the music had the ing has been compared to the likes of stage became another note in an en- numbers like “Trouble, Trouble,” “Fly people singing and stomping Sarah Vaughn and Ella Fitzgerald. gaging evening of wit and music. By Night,” “Wild Cherry,” “Maybel- throughout. This was most evident on Cleo’s instrumental accompaniment Opening the set without accompani- line,” and “I Just Wanna Make Love “Shake Your Love” and the encore of featured John Dankworth on alto ment, he was eventually joined by To You” going over extremely well. “Going to New York.” Combining saxophone and B flat clarinet, Antho- guitarist Oshal Wright and bassist In fact, the response to the band’s blues, rock, country, the English ny Hymas on piano and electric pi- Eric Ajaye on songs such as “Little set was so positive, they were called group put on an excellent set that ano, Daryl Runswick on bass and gui- Red Hen,” a cut from the recent back for two encores the first of had everyone calling for more well tar, and Graham Morgan on drums, Columbia Records LP, “Oooh So which was highlighted by “Honey after the lights came on. I await their and was an extremely tight knit Good ’n Blues.” Most of the songs Hush,” the second by “What A next studio release eagerly. group giving solid backing to Cleo’s were traditional blues standards, ma- Shame” and “Step Outside.” One of Opening the show was a local animated vocals. terial that requires not just a faithful rendition of music and lyrics, but an the most explosive groups ever to group, the Good Rats. Although on An incredibly diverse format the intuition and insight -that finds its appear in New York, their next gig the scene several years now, only two program included liquid transitions to the essential musical percep- here is awaited anxiously. original members remain; Pepoi and from the jazz standard “Perdido” way tion of the audience. The Strawbs managed to get as Micky Marchello. Peppi writes all of done with the new grace and de- Highlighting the set was a reggae much milage out of their forty minute the group’s material and is the lead veloped scat singing of Cleo, to the You’re Too Bad” that set as any band we’ve ever seen. Re- singer while brother Micky plays musical verse instrumentation by piece, “Johnny featured a howling chorus and funky lentlessly pursuing their audience’s rhythm guitar. Rounding out the Dankworth being set to the works of syncopation that left the audience interest, they were stunning with band is Lenny Kutke on bass, Joe Rupert Brooke, T. S. Eliot, and Alun for an encore. “Lay Down,” “New World,” “Invic- Franco behind the drums and Mike Owen. pounding tables tus,” and “Heavy Disguise.” “Tears/ Raff (inello) on lead guitar. The Linda Lewis is a pretty romanticist During a short interlude from Cleo, Pavon,” from their LP, “Bursting group is extremely tight and play from England who rivets a crowds the finesse shown on the bebop ver- At The Seams” was so compelling, some very gutsy rock and roll but attention with charm and songs that sion of Gershwin’s “I Got Rhythm” the group was called back for an en- also do ballads, excellently. All mate- bring to mind the lyrical talent of featured outstanding solo spots by core that can best be described as a rial is original and second of Carole King. Performing both unac- the tune Dankworth, Runswick, and Morgan. radical departure from traditional the set “Back To My Music” was par- companied and, later, with a very of Strawb bill of fare. ticularly good. The Good Rats have a The RCA recording artist’s rendi- tight backing, she played a variety “And Wherefore,” their encore, was very well balanced sound with Peppi’s tion of Richard Rodney Bennets songs from a forthcoming Reprise a rousing boogie woogie rocker vocals powerfully out front. Aside “Soliloquy” and the musical adapta- LP, including “Rock-A-Doodle-Doo,” featuring superb keyboard by John from jumping around the stage, and tion by Dankworth of Shakespeare’s a successful single release. e.S Hawken who was complimented by a throwing out rubber rats, he looks a Songs added to the unique spectrum this musical extravaganza. driving rhythm section of Chas Cronk lot like Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull of Peter Yarrow Band on bass and Rod Coombs on drums. and sounds a bit like Burton -Cum- The elasticity of Cleo’s style was Rod McDonald Dave Lambert on lead guitar played mings of the Guess Who. p.s. amply demonstrated in a number of some of the tastiest licks of his per- novelty cuts including “Peel Me a MAX’S KANSAS CITY, NYC — forming career and guitarist/lead Leo Kotthe Grape,” “Big Best Shoes,” and “Con- Many of our folk heroes of the ’50’s singer David Cousins was his usual trol Yourself.” and ’60’s have gradually formed UNIV., bands and gone back out on the road effective self. Amazingly, Strawbs get HOFSTRA HEMPSTEAD, The captivating and alluring Ms. N.Y. — Leo Kottke’s two shows here to excellent response. Examples in- tighter with each gig, a fact which Laine will do much to reestablish the brought out the guitar freaks and clude Judy Collins, Buffey Ste. Marie, drew a five minute ovation from the internationalism of jazz. m.d. audience at the end of the energy- they weren’t disappointed. At the late and now, Peter Yarrow. Formerly one he paced set. d.b. show, he just played and played and third of Peter, Paul and Mary, now played on his two amplified acoustic Harry Chapin has an outstanding group of musicians Mahavishnu guitars. “Tiny Island,” “Hear The Lori Jacobs backing him. Peter gets very involved Wind Howl,” “Eight Miles High,” in his songs emotionally; they are not BITTER END, The master of Orchestra “Guess I Owe It All To Pamela NYC — just words set to music. They don’t Brown,” “Watermelon,” and “Louise” happenstance storytelling was at his all necessarily have deep significance John Fahey Bit- are only a small sampling of the com- prime on his closing night at the but there is always something there. QUEENS COLLEGE, FLUSHING, positions he performed. Many of the ter End. The episodic folk life gives At his first show on opening night, he N.Y. — Colden Auditorium, one of instrumentals you had to see to be- Chapin’s inimitable storytelling overwhelmed the packed club with a the finest concert halls on the East lieve. The Capitol recording artist had prowess a slice of life flavor tinged magnificent set that included com- Coast, was the scene of the best per- the crowd so mesmerized that you with folksy realism. The evocative positions such as “Isn’t That So,” a formances ever presented by Colum- could hear a pin drop. Not bad! The sound the band had with John Wal- Jesse Winchester tune, “Questions bia’s Mahavishnu Orchestra. Both vis- intimacy of the club proved perfect lace on bass, Ron Palmer on lead Follow Questions, Answers Follow ually and ecoustically superb, the hall’s for the audience and its star, Leo guitar, and Michael Masters on cello, Answers,” a very pretty ballad, “I packed crowd watched in awe as John Kottke. p.s. made the music come alive. Shall Be Released” which he sang McLaughlin on guitar, Billy Cobham The set crossed from folk to choir- with Noel (Paul Stookey, and “Way- behind the drums, Jan Hammer at the like instrumentation, to semi-rock faring Stranger,” a song most nota- moog synthesizer and keyboards, Rick Book Review: and back to folk again. The excellent bly performed several years ago elec- Laird on bass, and Jerry Goodman on range of Wallace’s vocal backing took trically by H. P. Lovecraft. The title electric violin, played for a solid 2 9 the listener from the fragile delicacy Brothers ‘Starring Fred Astaire track of his latest Warner hours. Opening with the title track of a well controlled falsetto, to the album “That’s Enough For Me” was their Columbia “Birds of broad full bodied of baritone. from album Stanley Green writes the most en- tone beautiful. Fire,” the group was unbelievably ex- tertaining and informative textbooks Chapin, appearing on acoustic gui- You haven’t heard “Oh Happy cellent. Just watching McLaughlin tar, banjo, and harmonica, integrated on the American musical the- Day” ’til you hear the Peter Yarrow play guitar is thrill and an experi- his a atre/films. “Starring Fred Astaire” powerful vocals with some very Band do it complete with do-wops. ence but was even more so on this interesting -asides. His spontaneous past, (Dodd, Mead & Co., $22.50) is no Reaching back into the “Stew- night. Billy Cobham played like no to exception. His words and Burt Gold- comedic remarks added zest the ball” was an excellent choice. For an one I’ve seen in a long long time. He blatt’s generous photo layouts overall performance. encore Peter performed “Puff the was amazingly quick especially on his tight controlled in- provide a definitive pictorial/statisti- A group, the Magic Dragon” and “This Land Is last solo some two hours into the cal rundown of Astaire’s career plus strumentation allowed for tempo Your Land.” He still insists that show. Goodman was in perfect bal- lullaby- many interesting points of view and variations par excellance. The “Puff” was not about a giant smoke- ance hut Laird’s bass and Hammer’s like quality of Michael’s cello gave little known facts about Astaire and in! Peter has a very fine voice and keyboards could have been louder. the particularly his associations in Broadway, London rhythms a animated uses it extremely well. Watching him You had to he there to hear Jan’s and Hollywood productions. The quality. A true crowd pleaser, the is a show in itself as the man puts so solo; it was unreal. For those of you giants of American composers wrote Elektra recording artist was called much into the song. Many times you unacquainted with the group, their songs for the singer /dancer, including back for an encore, and to the delight can envision him actually crying on a music is jazz, rock, classical, and a the Gershwins, Cole Porter, Irving of all he wound up the set with the sad song. You certainly don’t see variety of other terms that can only Berling, Frank Loesser, Harold Ar- powerfully frenetic “Sniper.” many performers do that. The band is give an inkling. Each piece is an in- len, Burton Lane, Harry Warren, Capitol recording artist Lori Jacobs comprised of Brian Cuomo on key- strumental; any words would be inap- Johnny Mercer, among others. All did the opening set of the show. Clad boards, David Seance on guitar and propriate. An eclectric exchange be- their contributions to Astaire in riding cap and decked with acoustic piano, Brother Peter Seance on bass, tweeen McLaughlin and Cobham efforts are thoroughly documented, as is guitar Ms. Jacobs did more than and Paul Marchetti behind the drums. highlighted the encore “One Word.” practically everything else the student merely “warm-up” the aulience. With The group uses a mellotron which The group also presented some new of Astaire and his art could hope for. a refined and polished Joplin-like adds much to their sound. To now material during the set, their first Detailed data, yes. But copy, includ- quality to her voice and adroit guitar hear them without it would be disap- since from Japan. returning ing dialog from Astaire shows and work, she -comes across vibrantly. pointing. The Peter Yarrow Band Opening the show was Warner/Re- movies, that puts the genius of Doubling on piano, this talented offered folk, rock, blues, and sing- prise guitarist extraordinaire John Astaire into sharp, enlightening fo- young lady’s stylization is most uni- alongs. It was an absolute pleasure to Fahey. ji.x. cus. que./ d.b. see them. p.s.

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Lawrence Welk Names Kay VP/GM HOLLYWOOD — Dean Kay has been Music Several months ago Famous named vice president/general manager Corporation put Sire Records’ Dutch and elected to the board of directors charts "•roup Focus on the U.S. of T. B. Harms Company, Vogue Mu- Euro- demonstrating that continental sic, Inc., Bibo Music Publishers, Inc., with pean rock can sustain itself Harry Von Tilzer Music Publishing American audiences. Now Famous Company and Champagne Music distribution of moves further into the Corp. by Lawrence Welk, president of the newly- European pop by signing the firms. label designed d Tara Records a Kay, who started his professional to this to bring top ten European hits musical career as a featured enter- of the re- country. The announcement tainer on the Tennessee Ernie Ford cent Tara contract has been an- daytime TV show emanating from president of nounced by Tony Mar'celi San Francisco, and who later wrote Broderick Famous Music and Dick Frank Sinatra’s smash “That’s Life,” president. Tara International joined the Welk firms in August, Tara Records an offshoot of Tara 1971, as professional manager and International is releasing European was named general manager in June chart hit singles as recorded by the the following year. original artists. The company’s first Kay’s appointment as vice president single “Eres Tu” (released September comes at a time when the Welk firms 12, 1973) is recorded by Spain’s six- are implementing several programs member group, Mocedades; the tune designed to move them out of their “old-line” image and into positions as is a winner in this year’s Eurovision NEWLY WED Cash Box publisher George Albert and his wife Edna, were major music publishing houses in the song contest held in Luxemburg. Con- among some 250 guests at a wedding reception honoring the first of the performing Osmonds to marry, Merrill and his new bride, Mary. The reception industry as it exists today. testants from all over the continent was held at the Beverly Hills home of former MGM Records president Mike “We’re into some truly exciting entered the annual competition, spon- projects Curb and co-hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Tony Scotti, both MGM Records executives involving record production, print concepts, sored by European TV stations and and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Leffler. Leffler is the Osmonds’ personal manager. The new stage productions, motion pictures, radio, televi- broadcast throughout Europe. Moce- newlyweds along with other members of the family are now on a major concert sion, and writer and artist develop- Tara single has double-sided tour of Britain and the continent. dades’ ment are sculptured to add contem- interest, “Touch The Wind” in Eng- porary copyrights to our catalogs as lish and “Eres Tu,” the Spanish well as open up new avenues of ap- 20th Growth Adds Madara proach for the exploitation of our flip side. The song, which was Num- great standards,” stated Kay. “With- in Spain, is a Bill Gavin pick ber One out going into great detail at this air play over local Firms Pubbery Division is receiving To and time. I will say this: in the weeks and FM stations. HOLLYWOOD — Herb Eiseman, Also, as the discoverer of the sing- months to come, our actions will president of 20th Century Music, and ing/producing duo of Gamble and prove us to be one of the most dyna- Following Mocedades’ record Tara John Madara have signed agreements Huff, Madara owns' over 80 of their mic and aggressive music nublishing Girl plans to release “School No- making Madara’s companies, Double songs. He presently is producing the companies in the business. I say that tion,” sung by Janey Marlow an En- Diamond Music and Young Ideas, new Rowan Brothers and Hal Blain for without reservation; what we’re up to is truly exciting.” glish vocalist. “School Girl Notion” members of the publishing organiza- Columbia Records, and Kyle for tion run by Eiseman. MGM. was produced by Tony Eyers at Growth In Year Young Blood, the company that pro- Madara, to date, has published, pro- Schulz Retains duced or written 39 chart records, duced Apollo 100’s “Joy.” Under the year-old Eiseman aegis, reflecting some 40 million units in 20th Century Music Group has since Levinson For PR Other European pop stars in Tara record sales. Chart-toppers have in- acquired and administers 26 compan- M. Schulz » are Austria’s Ben Thomas, Canada’s cluded “1,2,3,” “Expressway to Your ies, in addition to the three owned- HOLLYWOOD — Charles Creative Associates has retained Lev- Ireland’s Larry Hogan. Heart” outright companies; 20 th Century Joshua, and and “Western Union Man.” public rela- Music Corp., Fox fan fare Music Inc., inson Associates, Inc., for and Bregman, Vocco, & Conn. Of the tions representation, according to 30 recording acts on 20th Century Warren L. Lockhart president of the Records, 17 have recorded songs Santa Rosa, Calif, company. whose copyrights are either owned or Initial activities will relate to “The administered by 20th Century Music. Borrowers,” NBC-TV television spe- Copyrights include “Raindrops Keep cial being produced jointly for the Falling on My Head,” “Jean,” “Mis- Hallmark Hall of Fame by Walt De- and ty” and “Fools Rush In.” Faria Productions, Foote, Cone Schulz Upon leaving Jobete Music to helm Belding Productions and III Pro- the company, Eisman’s first order of Creative Associates, as Pod business was to increase the contem- ductions. porary inventory, which he did with The special, scheduled for December Schulz the multiple company administrative airing, is the first to involve acquisitions. These companies pub- apart from his acclaimed “Peanuts” appeared regularly lished the works of some 40 active characters, who’ve and live writers and artists. From the outset, on TV in both animated one of his chief goals was to incorpo- formats. supervised rate a stronger interinvolvement and The PR program will be the Los interest between the publishing and by Bob Levinson, head of organiza- record wings, as well as with the par- Angeles-based international in entertain- ent film company. tion which specializes Consequently, within the last 12 ment and corporate leisure-time ac- ex- months the results have produced two counts, with Linda Grey account gold records, “The Morning After” ecutive. They’ll report directly to and “Bright Side of Darkness,” with a Lockhart. third expected with the late Jim Cro- ce’s release of “I Got a Name” from Is the film “The Last American Hero.” Sammy Cahn New Brut Exec. GRC Inks Group NEW YORK — Sammy Cahn, song four Academy ATLANTA, Ga. — General Re- lyricist and winner of television ‘Emmy,” has cording Corp. (GRC) has signed Steve Awards and a Faberge’s subsidiary, Brut Ball Band to the firm’s GRC label, joined Productions, Inc., as creative consul- according to Michael Thevis, pres- announced by Faberge ident of GRC. tant, it was and Brut Productions president 4 five-member rock and roll band The George Barrie. composed of from Chapel Hill, N.C., Cahn, who won film “Oscars” for Steve Ball, Guthrie Kennard, Scott “Three Coins in the Fountain,” “All Bridges and Mike Davison, Keith the Way,” “High Hopes” and “Call completed cutting an Deep, have just Me Irresponsible,” was elected this their first at Mega Sound mixing LP month to the Song Writers Hall of Studio’s in Wilson, N.C. Fame. He recently collaborated with Michael Collins and Lou Childre, of Barrie on the music in the Brut hits Mega Sound Studio, a Michael Thevis “A Touch Of Class” and “Night Enterprise, will bring Steve Ball Watch.” Band’s recording to the Sound Pit According to Barrie, Cahn will studio in Atlanta next week for final work out of both Brut’s New York

mix and overdubs. headquarters and its Beverly Hills -tfj According to GRC president offices. He will consult on all phases Thevis, the song “Chain of Fools” of the entertainment complex includ- will be cut from the lp and released ing motion picture and TV production as a single in late Nov. The group’s as well as music publishing and re- album will be released in Jan. cording.

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'In Concert 'japan/Brazil Dist. Foreign Dist. Offerings Next NEW YORK — The American Broad- “In Concert,” a regular bi-weekly casting Company’s “In Concert” series feature of “ABC Wide World of En- of rock music specials has been sold to tei'tainment,” will be offered to for- West Entertainment, Inc., which will eign disti-ibutors the world over. The distribute the progz’ams in Japan, and z'ecent sales to Japan and Brazil indi- to Globo Television, which will offer cate the universal appeal of rock mu- the concerts to broadcasters in Brazil, sic and the “In Concert” format, top it was announced by Edwin T. Vane, which features today’s names and vice president, national program di- most promising newcomers on the con- rector, ABC Entertainment. temporary music scene. The 90-minute rock music specials will be aired both on television and KROQ Dispute Over; z’adio stations in the overseas markets. In the United States, the pro- Mgmt. gi’ams are broadcast simultaneously Bookasta To on the ABC Television Network and BUR.BANK — The partners of Bur- on ABC’s FM stations and other radio stations throughout the country, bank Broadcasting, in their role as affoi'ding devotees of contemporary stockholders and directors of George DRIVING AROUND—In New York l-ecently for an engagement at the Bitter music the best sound quality tech- E. Cameron Jr. Communications Inc. End, Elekti'a z'eeording ai'tist Linda Haz'grove visited Dave Herman, morning nically available. (owner /operator of KROQ am Bur- dj on WNEW-FM, and took a spin in his pi’ide and joy, a 1964 Volvo B-18. “In Concei't” is broadcast on alter- bank), have settled a philosophical From left to right: Barry Goldbez'g, Elekti’a/Asylum New York promotion; nate Fridays (11:30 p.m.-l:00 a.m., dispute that has been raging for some Dave Herman; Linda Hargrove; Ric Alberte, Elektra/Asylum noi'theast pro- Yoi'k Time). time within the ownership and man- New motion. agement structure. The difficulties surfaced publicly with rounds of resignations, filings and hirings dur- Twiggy-Knight Prod. ing the past two weeks, threatening the future direction of the ‘“ROQ.” Sets TV Special; STATION BREAKS: At a specially called shareholders From - The - Back - To - Teachers - effective October 18, where he has meeting, the partners, stockholders Back - To - Books - Dept: The Uni- been a jock, to pi'oduce with Kip and director's voted overwhelmingly to Music By McCartney versity of Chicago station, WHPK Walton “In Session” with host confirm their support of the direction would like to inform the world that Phil Everly. The series will pre- NEW YORK — Twiggy, her pro- and station philosophy as outlined by their summer “nap” is over and miere on ABC, Fridal night, No- company founder Gary Bookasta. ducei'-manager Justin de Villeneuve, that their station opei’ations are vember 9 at 1:00AM . . . CBS-FM and their American partner, Terry A new slate of directors was elect- about to once again begin. Although sales is now the national l'epresen- ed, and they immediately voted to Knight, have announced the start of the station notes that personnel tative for WPEZ, Pittsburgh . . . pre-production woi’k on “Gotta Sing, urge Bookasta, who had previously changes have been made, none were Mike Nestel has been named acting been acting in a liaison role between Gotta Dance” the first effoi’t for Twig- noted in their letter. . . . director of affiliate relations for gy-Good Knight Productions to be ownership and management, to as- Things happening at WRVR-FM, the American College Radio Net- sume active management of the sta- filmed in America. New York. Michael Hanson has work . . . William C. (Bill) Ratliff “Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance” will star tion and to see that KROQ’s progress been appointed news diz’ector, in has joined the WLWT, Cincinnati in Twiggy and her “Boy Friend” co-star the area as a progressive station is an announcement made by John announcing staff, effective October fully cari’ied forth. Tommy Tune. It will be produced as a Wicklein, v.p. and general manager 1 . . . J. William Grimes has been one million dollar, 90-minute TV mu- After determining that the views of of the station. Also, the station will named to the post of general man- certain previous board and manage- sical with music by ex-Beatle Paul be carrying the full slate of New ager of WEEI, Boston . . . Robert McCartney. “Gotta Sing, Gotta ment personnel wei'e irreconcilable York Golden Blades (formerly B. Sherman has been named v.p. Dance” was scripted from an original with the majority, Bookasta agreed to Raiders) World Hockey League and general manager of CBS l'adio accept the active management role on story by Justin de Villeneuve who co- games. Announcer for the games spot sales. . . . the basis that he would act as general produces with Bob Banner, one of will be Barry Landers . . . The Finally, as things ai'e just a bit manager until such time as the com- Amei'ica’s major television producers. Mai'yland/D.C./Delaware B road- hectic hei'e this week, pany has reached high gear Terry Knight, head of the American WMAL- in its casters Association has selected AM’s morning men. Harden and chosen direction and until the appro- based film company, serves as execu- Gloria Gibson and Andrea Moye Weaver, again hosted their Nation- priate permanent manager can be re- tive producer on the project. as the recipients of two $1,000.00 al Capitol Amateur Golf Champion- tained. Bookasta will be replacing In addition to playing opposite scholarships which were offered to ship for the Washington, D.C. ai'ea previous general manager Gary Price. Twiggy, Tommy Tune will choreo- persons of minority ethnic back- for the benefit of Children’s Hos- Other key figures departing as a re- graph the musical which is set in the grounds to help them receive the pital. During the two days of the sult of the board decision are 1930’s. “Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance” will sales technical instruction necessary for championship, Harden and Weaver manager Lee Larsen and program di- have a six-week shooting schedule and obtaining their first class radio op- conducted live broadcasts. Last rector Jim Taber. go before the TV taping cameras in erator's license from the FCC. Both year, $9,000.00 was raised for the Bookasta, California in early February. A major taking the reins of day- women have their third class opei'a- hospital. The figures have not been to-day director and further casting will be management, signaled the re- tors licenses and both will attend counted yet but as Bob Benson of turn to the fold of air announced shortly. Grantham Electronics Institute in personalities the station sees it, the results this

Jimmie “rabbitt,” Sam Riddle Falls Church, Va. . . . and year will be even greater. Another Shadoe Stevens, all of whom had pre- Bob I’aiva has been named p.d. nice gesture and one that other viously exited, when management and ‘In Concert’ Plans at WLEE. He is sending out a direction appeared in doubt. newsletter from the station entitled stations in other mai'kets should be-

come actively involved in. . . . In addition to resuming his dee-jay Anniversary Spec.; LEE Lines. . . . Sam Riddle will chores, Stevens will also assume du- be leaving KROQ, Los Angeles, arty goodman ties as program director. Stevens had Dick Clark To Host turned a successful stint as PD of KRLA before resigning to join the NEW YORK — “In Concert” will “ROQ.” He immediately announced present a special first anniversary cel- that Michael J. Schweinsburg, long ebration to be hosted bjr Dick Clark, it time administrative assistant to Book- was announced by Edwin T. Vane, asta, has been named music dii'ec- vice president, national program di- tor. rector, ABC Entei’tainment. The celebration, which will air on Friday, November 23, will feature TALENT ON TV performei's who have appeared on “In In Concert, ABC (October 26) Concert” in the past year, including The “Oldies” take over this seg- B.B. King, as well as some special ment of the Wide Wozid Of En- guests making their “In Concert” de- tei'tainment regular offering. Fea- but, Sly & The Family Stone, Johnny tured performers include Chubby Winter, and The Locker Dancers. It Checker, the Coasters, Jackie Wil- was taped October 17 at the Aquarius son, Bobby Rydell, Dion and the Theatre in Hollywood before a special Crystals. audience from the music industry performers, managers, and pz-ess Midnight Special, NBC (October agents. The evening included a party 27) as well as the performance. Sly and The Family Stone host “In Concert” is seen on alternate this week’s edition. Their guests Fridays as part of the ABC Televi- include Mark/Almond, Melissa sion Network’s “ABC Wide World of NO MS-TAKING GOLD—Disc jockey Robei't W. Morgan was pi'esented with Manchester, Frankie Valli and The Entertainment.” Executive producer an “honorary” gold record from Helen Reddy, via Capitol Records’ promotion Four Seasons, Atlee Yeager and and director for this program will be vice president A1 Coui'y and assistant Bruce Wendell. Ms. Reddy shared her Little Sister. Joshua White. Sunny Schnier is pro- gold with Morgan, who was announcer on her television show this past summer, ducer. as a thank you for his helping “break” her on TV.

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T 5* W GOATS HEAD SOUP 35 AMERICAN GRAFITTI/SOUNDTRACK 67 THE JOKER T (Rolling Stones COC 2 ROLLING STONES 59101) (MCA 2 8001) 37 STEVE MILLER BAND (Capitol 11235) 95 (Dist: Atlantic) 68 THE PLAN 2 LET’S GET IT ON 36 YOU DON’T MESS AROUND OSMONDS (Kolob/MGM SE 4902) 69 MARVIN GAYE (Tamla T329V1) (Dist: Motown) 1 WITH JIM JIM CROCE (ABC 756) 78 3 BROTHERS & SISTERS 69 JESUS WAS A CAPRICORN KRIS KRISTOFFERSON (Monument KZ 31909) 80 ALLMAN BROTHERS (Capricorn CP 0111) 37 HEAD TO THE SKY (Dist: Columbia) (Dist: W.B.) EARTH, WIND & FIRE (Columbia KC 32104) 39 4 LOS COCHINOS 70 PAPER ROSES MARIE OSMOND (MGM 14609) 91 CHEECH & CHONG (Ode SP 77019) (Dist: A&M) 38 FULL MOON KRIS KRISTOFFERSON— RITA COOLIDGE 45 5 INNERVISIONS (A&M SP 4403) 71 I AM WOMAN HELEN REDDY (Capitol ST 11068) STEVIE WONDER (Tamla T326L) (Dist: Motown) 61 39 HALF-BREED | 6 KILLING ME SOFTLY CHER (MCA 2104) 57 72 WAKE OF THE FLOOD GRATEFUL DEAD (Grateful Dead GD-01) ROBERTA FUCK (Atlantic SD 7271) 40 THERE GOES RHYMIN’ SIMON 73 1967-1970 7 WE’RE AN AMERICAN BAND PAUL SIMON (Columbia KC 32280) 33 GRAND FUNK (Capitol SMAS 11207) THE BEATLES (Apple SKBO 3404) (Dist: Capitol) 70 m ANGEL CLARE MY MARIA 74 GODSPELL B. W. STEVENSON (RCA APL1 48 # 0088) MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK (Bell 1118) 77 GARFUNKEL (Columbia KC 31474) 10

9 3+3 CRAZY EYES 75 I’M A WRITER, NOT A FIGHTER (Epic KE 32354) 50 ISLEY BROS. (T-Neck KZ 9 % POCO GILBERT O’SULLIVAN (London/ MAM 7) 86 32453) 10 LONG HARD CLIMB 43 FANTASY 76 BEHIND CLOSED DOORS HELEN REDDY (Capitol SMAS 11213) 8 CAROLE KING (Ode SP 77018) 40 CHARLIE RICH (Epic KE 32247) 79

11 DELIVER THE WORD 44 JONATHAN LIVINGSTON SEAGULL 77 LEON LIVE WAR (United Artists UA-LA 128F) 11 LEON RUSSELL (Shelter STCO 8917) (Dist: Capitol) 52 RICHARD HARRIS (Dunhill DSD 50160) 51 M GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD 78 SIDE 3 ELTON JOHN (MCA 2-10003) 29 45 THE BEST OF BREAD RASPBERRIES (Capitol SMAS 112200) 114 (Elektra EKS 75056) 46 13 THE SMOKER YOU DRINK, THE 79 TIME FADES AWAY PLAYER YOU GET 46 MARSHALL TUCKER BAND NEIL YOUNG (W.B. MS 2151) JOE WALSH (Dunhill DSX-50140) 12 (Capricorn CP 0012) (Dist: W.B.) 47 80 ETTA JAMES W LIFE & TIMES 47 NEW YORK DOLLS (Chess CH 50042) 81 JIM CROCE (ABC ABCX 769) 19 (Mercury SRM 1-675) 49 81 BIG BAMBU 15 EDDIE CHEECH & CHONG (Ode SP 77014) (Dist: A&M) 84 KENDRICKS 48 NOW & THEN (Tamla X T327L) (Dist: Motown) 16 CARPENTER (A&M SP 3519) 24 82 JUST OUTSIDE OF TOWN 16 CHICAGO VI MANDRILL (Polydor PD 5059) 93 (Columbia KC 32400) 13 IMAGINATION # GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS (Buddah BDS 5141) 89 83 THE DIVINE MISS M 17 DARK SIDE OF THE MOON BETTE MIDLER (Atlantic 7238) (TP/CA 7238) 85 PINK FLOYD (Harvest SMAS 11163) (Dist: Capitol) 14 ’73 1 50 MARK-ALMOND (Columbia KC 32486) 41 84 YOU’VE NEVER BEEN THIS 18 A PASSION PLAY FAR BEFORE CONWAY TWITTY (MCA 359) 90 JETHRO TULL (Chrysalis CHR 1040) (Dist: W.B.) 18 51 ABOUT US STORIES (Kama Sutra 2068) (Dist: Buddah) 30 19 FOREIGNER 85 CLOSER TO IT! BRIAN AUGER’S OBLIVION EXPRESS (RCA APLI 0140) 87 CAT STEVENS (A&M SP 4391) 15 52 TO KNOW YOU IS TO LOVE YOU B. B. KING (ABC ABCX 794) 58 20 THE 86 MARIA MULDAUR POINTER SISTERS (Reprise MS 2148) 101 (Blue Thumb 48) (Famous) 20 GET IT TOGETHER % JACKSON FIVE (Motown 783VI) 71 87 NO SWEAT 21 THE CAPTAIN AND ME BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS (Columbia KC 32180) 62 DOOBIE BROTHERS (Warner Bros. 2694) 21 54 A 6b© - LED ZEPPELIN (Atlantic SD 7208) 55 88 SONG FOR JULI 22 HANK WILSON’S BACK, VOL 1 JESSE COLIN YOUNG (Warner Bros. 2734) 111 (Shelter SW 8923) 22 MAIN STREET PEOPLE # FOUR TOPS (ABC 50144) 67 89 COUNTDOWN TO ECSTASY 23 FRESH STEELY DAN (ABC ABCX 779) 64 SLY & THE FAMILY STONE (Epic KE-32134) 25 56 LIFEBOAT SUTHERLANDSUTHERL/ BROS. & QUIVER (Island SW 9326) 59 90 JOURNEY’S END 24 TOUCH ME IN THE MORNING (Dist: Capitol) MATTHEW FISHER (RCA APL1-0195) 102 DIANA ROSS (Motown M772) 17 25 57 ECSTASY 91 THEY ONLY COME OUT AT NIGHT PAT GARRETT & BILLY THE KID OHIO PLAYERS (Westbound W 2021) 60 (Epic KF 96 MOVIE SOUNDTRACK (Columbia KC 32460) 26 EDGAR WINTER 13584) 26 HOUSES OF THE HOLY CYAN 92 DAWN’S NEW RAGTIME FOLLIES # THREE DOG NIGHT (Dunhill DSX 50158) 73 LED ZEPPELIN (Atlantic SD 7255) 28 DAWN (Bell 1130) 115 1 ERIC CLAPTON’S RAINBOW 59 TAPESTRY 93 SING IT AGAIN ROD CONCERT CAROLE KING (Ode SP 77009) 53 ROD STEWART (Mercury SRM 1-680) 66 (RSO 877) (Dist: Atlantic) 34 60 CALL ME 94 BERLIN 28 DIAMOND GIRL AL GREEN (Hi XSHL 32077) (Dist: London) 43 LOU REED (RCA APL1-0207) 128 SEALS & CROFTS (Warner Bros. BS 2699) 27 61 MACHINE HEAD 95 1962-1966 B SWEET FREEDOM DEEP PURPLE (Warner Bros. BS 2607) 54 THE BEATLES (Appe SK80 3403) (Dist: Capitol) 76 URIAH HEEP (Warner Brothers BS 2724) 44 62 DEODATO 2 96 FAREWELL ANDROMEDA 30 MOTT (CTI 6029) 35 JOHN DENVER (RCA 0101) 75 MOTT THE HOOPLE (Columbia KC 32425) 32 THE 97 RICHARD NIXON: A FANTASY 31 63 HARD NOSE HIGHWAY MADE IN JAPAN VAN MORRISON (Warner Bros. BS 2712) 56 DAVID FRYE (Buddah 1660) 65 DEEP PURPLE (Warner Bros. WS 2701) 31 I Si 64 LIVE & LET DIE 98 SUMMER BREEZE 32 RAINBOW SEALS & CROFTS (W.B. 262$) (MS/M5 2629) 92 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK (United Artists UA LA 100-G) 42 NEIL DIAMOND (MCA 2103) 23 it- MATERIAL WORLD 33 TRES HOMBRES 65 JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR 99 LIVING IN THE GEORGE HARRISON (Apple 3410) (Dist: Capitol) Z.Z. TOP (London PS 631) 36 ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK 63 (MCA 2-11000) 34 ANTHOLOGY/ 10TH ANNIVERSARY 100 DON’T SHOOT ME I’M ONL' SPECIAL 66 DESPERADO THE PIANO PLAYER ELTON JOHN (M 94 TEMPTATIONS (Motown 782A3) 38 EAGLES (Asylum SD 5068) (Dist: Atlantic) 68

BOTTOM NO. INDICATES 8 TRACK AND CASSETTE EAT, IT'S A LOVE BEAT DOING IT TO DEATH 148 FIRST 3 FAMILY FEATURING TONY DEFRANCO J.B.’s (People P 5603) (Dist: Polydor) 113 DAVID GATES (Elektra 75066) — (20th Century) RAZAMANAZ 149 BARNSTORM NAZARETH (ASM SP 4396) 130 JOE WALSH (Dunhill DSX 50130) — SMOKEY ROBINSON (Tamla T 328 L) SUMMER (THE FIRST TIME) 150 IT HURTS SO GOOD YESSONGS BOBBY GOLDSBORO (U.A. 459-L) 139 MILLIE JACKSON (Spring) (Dist: Polydor) 152 3-100) YES (Atlantic SD FULLY EXPOSED 151 CROSS COUNTRY 104 LOVE DEVOTION SURRENDER WILLIE HUTCH (Motown M78VI) 138 (Atlantic SD 7024) 155 CARLOS SANTANA MAHAVISHNU JOHN MCLAUGHLIN (Columbia KC 32034) CLEOPATRA JONES 152 SOMETHING ANYTHING -— ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK 117 TODD RUNDGREN (Bearsville ZBX 2066) (Dist: W.B.) — JOY (W.B. BS 2719) ISAAC HAYES (Stax/ Enterprise 5007) ELECTRA GLIDE IN BLUE 153 VALLEY HI IAN MATTHEWS (Elektra EKS 75061) 154 106 TALKING BOOK ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK (United Artists L062H) 136 STEVIE WONDER (Tamla 319) (Dist: Motown) BEST OF ANDREWS SISTERS 154 WORLD OF IKE & TINA TURNER ADVENTURES OF PANAMA RED (MCA 2-4024) 141 (UNITED ARTISTS) 165 NEW RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE (Columbia KC 32450) SIMON COUNTRY 155 MONSTER MASH JOE SIMON (Spring SPR 5705) (Dist: Polydor) 127 BOBBY 108 THE SIX WIVES OF HENRY VIII 'BORIS’ PICKETT & THE CRYPT KICKERS 158 (London XPAS 71603) RICK WAKEMAN (A&M 4361) 10 YEARS GONE JOHN MAYALL (Polydor PD 2 3005) 144 156 DON’T CRY NOW 109 I LOVE DIXIE BLUES MERLE HAGGARD (Capitol ST-11200) I’VE GOT SO MUCH TO GIVE LINDA RONDSTADT (Asylum SD 5064) 170 OVER-NITE SENSATION BARRY WHITE (20th Century T-407) 122 157 UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF THE MOTHERS (Discreet/ Warner Bros. MS 2149) SLADEST LOVE UNLIMITED (20th Century T 414) 157 111 DICK CLARK/20 YEARS OF ROCK SLADE (Reprise MS 2173) 148 BEST OF THE DOORS 158 CAN YOU FEEL IT N’ ROLL LIGHTHOUSE (Polydor PD 5056) 160 (Elektra EQ 5035) 137 VARIOUS ARTISTS (Buddah BDS 5133-2) A DRAMATIC EXPERIENCE 159 WILD & PEACEFUL 112 BACK TO THE WORLD KOOL & THE GANG (De-Lite DEP 2013) 168 DRAMATICS (Volt VOS 6019) 164 CURTIS WAKEFIELD (Curtom CRS 8015) (Dist: Buddah) 113 RED ROSE SPEEDWAY EVERYBODY LIKES SOME KIND 160 NEW BEGINNINGS MORGANA KING (Paramount PAS 6067) 163 paul (Apple smal-3409) OF MUSIC McCartney & wings — 114 JANIS JOPLIN’S GREATEST HITS BILLY PRESTON (ASM SP 3526) 161 IAN THOMAS (Columbia KC 32168) TOULOUSE STREET (Janus 3058) 162 DOOBIE BROTHERS (W.B. BS 2634) 140 115 I DON’T KNOW HOW TO LOVE HIM 162 AEROSMITH HELEN REDDY (Capital 762) BLOODSHOT (Columbia KC 32005) — SHIRLEY BASSEY LIVE AT J. GEILS BAND (Atlantic SD 7260) 125 0 LUCKY MAN 163 THAT’S ENOUGH FOR ME CARNEGIE HALL PETER YARROW (W.B. 2730) — ALAN PRICE/SOUNDTRACK (Y.B. BS 2710) 142 (United Artists UA-LA 111-H2) 164 MARY STUART 117 CHI-LITES OVER THE RAINBOW — LIVINGSTON TAYLOR (Capricorn CP (Dist: W.B.) 146 (Bell 1133) (Brunswick 754197) 0114) 118 BACHMAN-TURNER OVERDRIVE SIMON & GARFUNKEL GREATEST 165 PHOTOS OF GHOSTS PREMERATA FORNERIA MARCONI (Manticore — (Mercury SRM 1-673) 66668) HITS (Dist: Atlantic) (Columbia KC 31350) — 119 SUFFICIENTLY BREATHLESS 166 GIMME SOMETHING REAL CAPTAIN BEYOND (Capricorn CP 0115) (Dist: W.B.) THE BEST OF PROCOL HARUM ASHFORD & SIMPSON (W.B. 2739) — (ASM S P-440 167 120 BILLION DOLLAR BABIES 1 ) 167 YEAH ALICE COOPER (Warner Bros. BS 2685) OL’ BLUE EYES IS BACK — BROWNSVILLE STATION (Bib Tree BT 2102) 169 121 HEY NOW HEY (THE OTHER SIDE FRANK SINATRA (W.B. FS 2155) (Dist: Bell) OF THE SKY) LYNYRD SKYNARD 168 ALLRIGHT ON THE NIGHT ARETHA FRANKLIN (Atlantic SD 7255) (Sounds Of The South 363) (Dist: MCA) — TUCKY BUZZARD (Passport/ Famous 0598) — 122 FACTS OF LIFE BOOGIE WOOGIE BUGLE GIRLS 169 THE HOLLIES’ GREATEST HITS BOBBY WOMACK (United Artists UA LA043 F) ANDREWS SISTERS (Paramount PAS 6075) 159 THE HOLLIES (Epic KE 32061) — 123 NATURAL HIGH HOME TO MYSELF 170 THE DELLS BLOODSTONE (London XPS 620) MELISSA MANCHESTER (Bell 1123) 149 (Cadet 50046) (Dist: Chess) —

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MIDNIGHT TRAIN NEVER LET YOU GO BLOW YOUR WHISTLE 53 JESSE TO GEORGIA Bloodstone (London 1051) 28 K. C. & The Sunshine Band (T.K. 1001) 36 Roberta Flack (Atlantic 2982) 53 Gladys Knight & The Pips (Buddah 383) 1 IN THE RAIN COME GO WITH ME SOMEBODY’S BEEN CHEAPER TO KEEP HER Arthur Prvsock (Old Town 100) 19 The Staple Singers (Stax 0179) 56 9 ENJOYING MY HOME Johnnie Tavlor (Stax 0176) 4 MY PRETENDING DAYS YOU’D BETTER BELIEVE IT Don Covay (Mercury 73430) 69 Manhattans (Columbia 4-45927) 39 THE LOVE I LOST ARE OVER 55 YOU CAN’T HIDE LOVE Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes 5 The Dells (Cadet 5698) 20 SWEET UNDERSTANDING Creative Source (Sussex 5019) 57 (Phila. Int’l ZS7 3533) HIGHER GROUND LOVE 56 Njia (STREET) WALK HURTS SO GOOD Stevie Wonder (Tamla T-4235 F) 10 Four Tops (Dunhill 4366) 51 Fatback Band (Perception 540) 66 Millie Jackson (Spring 138) 3 HAVING A PARTY SMARTY PANTS 57 IF 1 WERE ONLY KEEP ON TRUCKIN’ Ovations (MGM 14623) 29 First Choice (Phi I 41 ly Groove 179) A CHILD AGAIN Eddie Kendricks (Tamla 54238-F) 2 LET’S GET IT ON GET INVOLVED Curtis Mavfield (Curtom 1991) 63 IT A CHECK OUT Marvin Gaye (Tamla 54234) 8 George Soule (Fame XW 302 W) 42 58 IF 1 COULD REACH OUT Tavares (Capitol 3674) 7 I DON’T KNOW WHAT IT IS I’VE GOTTA GO Otis Clav (Hi 2250) — SPACE RACE Ripple (GRC 1004) 24 ON WITHOUT YOU 59 I DON’T NEED HALF A LOVE Billv Preston (A&M 1463) 11 SOME GUYS HAVE FUNKY STUFF William Bell (Stax 0175) 45 Z.Z. Hill (UA XW307) 60 ALL THE LUCK FOR YOUR LOVE 60 I’M A WINNER Kool & The Gang (De-Lite 557) 6 NOW Persuaders (Atco 6943) 30 Gwen McCrae (Cat 1989) 47 Executive Suite (Babylon 1109) 64 GET IT 4 TOGETHER ALL THE WAY DOWN GET TO THIS Jackson Five (Motown 1277) 9 COME 61 LET ME LOVE YOU Etta James (Chess 2144) 27 Marvin Gaye (Tamla 54241) I CAN’T STAND THE RAIN ROCKIN' ROLL BABY ECSTASY RIGHT OR WRONG Ann Peebles (Hi 2248) 12 Jerry Washington (Excello 2333) 61 Stvlistics (Avco 4625) 31 Ohio Plavers (Westbound 216) 15 IF YOU DON’T GET IT 62 THE BEST LIFE I WANNA KNOW YOUR NAME STORMY MONDAY YEARS OF MY General Crook 62 THE FIRST TIME Intruders (Gamble ZS7-2508) 35 Latimore (Glades 1716) 59 (Wand 11260) Fred Wesley & The J.B.’s 16 NEVER, NEVER GONNA COME LIVE WITH ME 63 FUNKY KEY (People 627) — 12 LET ME BE YOUR GIVE YA UP Ray Charles (Crossover 973) Dynamics (Black Gold 9) 65 LOVEMAKER Barry White (20th Cent. 2058) 37 SHOW AND TELL 64 IT’S ALL OVER Al Wilson (Rocky Road 30073) 52 Independents (Wand 11263) 67 Betty Wright (Alston 4619) 14 30 (WRAPPED UP) IN YOUR 13 YES WE CAN WARM AND TENDER LOVE RIVER 65 HEY LITTLE GIRL CAN Joe Simon (Spring 141) Pointer Sisters (Blue Thumb 229) 13 Tyrone Davis (Dakar 4526) 32 Foster Sylvers (MGM 14630) 68 BACK FOR A TASTE BABY, LAY YOUR 31 YOU OUGHTA BE HEAD DOWN 66 1 FOUND SUNSHINE OF YOUR LOVE Chi-Lites (Brunswick 55503) -4 HERE WITH ME Eddie Floyd (Stax 0171) 49 Svl Johnson (Hi 2250) 22 Annette Snell (Dial 1023)- 33 67 THIS TIME IT’S REAL YOU’RE A SPECIAL COME LAY SOME THIS TIME I’M GONE Tower Of Power (WB 7733) 46 PART OF ME LOVIN’ ON ME FOR GOOD Margie Josephs (Atlantic 2988) 58 68 DO YOU EVER Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye 21 Bobby Bland (Dunhill Manhattans (De-Luxe 45-152) 48 (Motown 1280) 4369) 40 BABY COME CLOSE 16 NUTBUSH CITY LIMITS FELL FOR YOU Smokey Robinson (Tamla 54239) 69 I’M THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Ike & Tina (UA XW 298 W) 17 Dramatics (Volt 4099) 43 DOIN’ WHAT COMES Clarence Carter (Fame XW 328-W) — 17 TAKE A CLOSER LOOK 34 LOVES ME LIKE A ROCK NATURALLY 70 FOR THE GOOD TIMES Wilson Pickett (RCA APBO 0049) 18 The Dixie Hummingbirds (Peacock 3198) 34 Charles Wright (Dunhill 4364) 54 Seventh Wonder (Abet 9454) — ——————— —— — — Cash Box/R&B News Report

R&B Additions R&B INGREDIENTS — Fans and blues afficionados, who did man- j age to catch Willie Dixon during a limited engagement recently at Kenny’s WWRL—NEW YORK Baby Come Close—Smokey Robinson-—Tamla Castaways in Manhattan, certainly did not go away disappointed in having had Loves Me Like A Rock Dixie Hummingbirds River Joe Simon—Spring — opportunity to catch this legendary bluesman. artists per- — — Peacock the The who have I Wanna Know Your Name— Intruders Gamble River—Joe Simon—Spring formed his material reads not unlike that of a who's who. “Spoonful,” “Back Hey Little Super Rod Crown Heights—RCA Girl—Foster Sylvers—MGM Door Man,” “Bring It On Home” and “I Can't Quit You Baby” are some of — You’re Sweet, You’re Fine Tomorrow’s Never Stop Loving Me—Watts Line— Bullet — scores tunes from this master storyteller. Willie, a native of Vicksburg, Promise—Capitol the of WOOK—WASHINGTON took up permanent residence in Chicago when he was 17. His first big selling Come Get To This— Marvin Gaye—Tamla KAPE—SAN ANTONIO tune was, “Signfying Monkey” and then in the early 50’s Muddy Waters brought River—Joe Simon—Spring It’s All Over—The Independents—Wand Get Involved—George Soule—Fame Smarty Pants— First Choice— Ph illy Groove home “I’m Your Hooche Cooche Man." Willie Dixon was in on the early Chuck You Oughta Be Here With Me—Annette Snell Loves Me Like A Rock— Dixie Hummingbirds Berry and Bo Diddley sessions. The Rolling Stones recorded “The Little Red —Dial — Peacock Intruders Rooster” which was originally written for bluesman Howlin’ Wolf. Willie still I Wanna Know Your Name— WJMO—CLEVELAND Gamble handles the standup bass with perfection. Whether it’s down home shuffle, Funkey Key— Dynamics—Black Gold Somebody’s Been Enjoying My Home—Don slow walkin’ or struttin’, Willie and his back up band put it together. "Soul Bring It To The Light— Mad Dogs & The Pups Covay— Mercury It’s All Over The Independents Wand Curtis Mayfield Wrinkles” a new tune is outstanding. "Willie Dixon Catalyst” is available on — — If I Were Only A Child Again— — River—Joe Simon—Spring - —Curtom Ovation Records. . . . Pop jazz organist Seleno Clarke goes into Buddy’s Supper This Time I’m Gone For Good—Bobby Bland — Dunhill WTMP—TAMPA * Club at 1812 Rhode Island Ave., N.E. in Wash., D.C., Friday the 26th of Oct. Baby Come Close Smokey Robinson Tamla If I Were Only A Child Again—Curtis — — James Stemley is owner host of the popular spot. Seleno is now completing Mayfield—Curtom Loves Chain—Candy Staton—Fame new LP product. . . . “In order to be a real blues singer speaking from my I’m The Midnight Special—Clarence Carter How Can I Get Away— Derek Martin — Fame Vibration own experience—you have to go through some of the things that you sing It’s So Nice—Sam Russell—-Playboy It’s All Over— Independents—Wand about,” says Bobby ‘Blue’ Bland. The ABC-Dunhill Records veteran, who plays Come Live With Me Ray Charles Crossover All The Way Down—Etta James—Chess — — Nov. 7-11 at the Whisky a Go Go in Hollywood with the Dixie Hummingbirds, Get Involved—George Soule—Fame Joy And Affection—Ernest Jackson—Stone has had over 30 single records on the music magazine charts, WCHB— DETROIT WOL—WASHINGTON and more than that on the Harlem, race, r&b and soul charts. His current single, “This Time Rockin’ Roll Baby—Stylistics—Avco Never Never Gonna Give Ya Up— Barry White This Time I’m Gone For Good—Bobby Bland —-20th Century I’m Gone For Good” is #32 bulleted on CB R&B chart. His name is a legend, What Can I Tell Her Timmy Thomas — Dunhill — even to those who have never heard him sing, and he is considered one of the You’re Sweet, You’re Fine Tomorrows Glades — greatest pop-blues singers of our times. "It’s not what you say,” Bland says, Promise—Capitol What's Your Sign— Keni Lewis—De-Vel Yes We Can Can—Pointer Sisters— Blue Mango Meat—Mandrill — Polydor “but how you say it. I try to do songs in a ballad-type way, where it won’t be Thumb strictly blues. Now what I have basically to rely on is the blues, but I educate It’s All Over The Independents Wand WAMA—MILWAUKEE — — myself Baby Come Close—Smokey Robinson—Tamla through a spectrum of records, and people that I think have something KYOK—HOUSTON You’re In Good Hands—Jermaine Jackson to offer me. “For instance,” he admits, “I’ve always admired Tony Bennett, Doin’ What Cums Naturally—Charles Wright Motown Perry Como and Andy Williams. This is the thing that I based — Dunhill Stop This Merry-Go-Round—John Edwards my blues on, and Rockin’ Roll Baby Stylistics Avco I have quite a few of their records that I listen to, learn from.” — — . Aware and Can't Stop Loving You—Cornelius Bros. & Cry Like A Baby-— Dorothy Moore—GSF Sister Rose—UA Both Ends Against The Middle—Jackie Moore If I Were Only A Child Again Curtis — —Atlantic CHECK IT OUT DEPT.—“Do You Have The Time,” The Younghearts on 20th Mayfield—Curtom River-—Joe Simon—Spring Stop This Merry-Go-Round—John Edwards Come Get To This— Marvin Gaye—Tamla Cent. Also, 20th Cent, has signed Patti & The Love Lights, “Love So Strong” Aware sounds like a winner. . . . “Let The Ceiling Talk To You” from the Dells LP is Some Guys Have All The Luck—Persuaders KGFJ— LOS ANGELES worth a listen. . . . “You’re Sweet, You’re Fine,” by Tomorrows Promise on Atco River—Joe Simon—Spring If You Don’t Get It The First Time—J.B.’s For Your Love—Gwen McCrae—Cat Capitol For an absolute groove you’ll find “Charles III” by Charles Earland People I Found Sunshine—Chi-Lites— Brunswick on Fantasy a delight. don drossell Jesse— Roberta Flack—Atlantic Come Lay Some Lovin’ On Me—Margie KCOH—HOUSTON Joseph Atlantic — What Can I Tell Her—Timmy Thomas WGRT CHICAGO Glades — Can This Be Real Natural Four—Curtom Fell For You— Dramatics—Volt — Groove Merchant Host ‘Rich’ Bash I Found Sunshine—Chi-Lites —Brunswick If I Were Only A Child Again—Curtis Mayfield —Curtom Know What You're Doing—Roshell Anderson Show Tell Al Wilson Rocky Road —Sunburst And — — Aware Baby Come Close—Smokey Robinson—Tamla Hanna Mae—Deep Velvet— Sweet Understanding Love—Four Tops Dunhill KPRS—KANSAS CITY Let’s Get It On Young Professionals (Se Fue Mi) Chachita— El Chicano—MCA — Atlantic WLOK—MEMPHIS Nutbush City— Ike & Tina—UA I’m The Midnight Special—Clarence Carter Let Me Down Easy—G. C. Cameron—Motown Fame Do You Have The Time—The Younghearts What Can I Tell Her—Timmy Thomas 20th Century Glades It’s All Over— Independents—Wand

‘Sixty Minutes With LaBelle Set Two Clarence Carter’ At Town Hall NEW YORK — RCA recording art- Rush Shipped ist LABELLE—composed of Patti HOLLYWOOD — Fame Records has LaBelle, Nona Hendryx and Sarah announced that a new Clarence Car- Dash—are set to headline two shows ter album will be rush-shipped short- at TOWN HALL on Saturday ly. The collection by -the consistent- November 3rd at 8:30 p.m. and Mid- selling soul vocalist is entitled “Sixty night. This is their second NY ap- Minutes with Clarence Carter” and pearance in their own concert—the contains the artist’s highly successful first was the very successful debut at recent hit “Sixty Minute Man” and Carnegie Hall in May. As before, his just-released single “I’m the Mid- they will be the only artists appear- night Special.” ing and will perform a special 2-hr. LP was produced by Rick Hall at concert of some old, but mostly ROAR OF ’74 (Seen above, Buddy’s Band in Action) —Groove Merchant Records his Fame Recording Studios in Mus- brand-new material drawn from their hosted a cocktail party and luncheon at Jimmy’s Restaurant on Tuesday, Octo- cle Shoals, Alabama. new RCA album “Pressure Cookin’ ”. ber 9 to introduce its newly pacted Buddy Rich Band to the press, radio and New York distributors and dealers. The “Roar of ’74,” the title of Rich’s debut album for the label, served as the theme of the party which was introduced Ruffin’s Total Experience via six souped up racing cars roaring thru West 52nd Street to a screeching halt at the front door of Jimmy’s where the Rich band is appearing. Buddy Rich, a racing car enthusiast himself, then took the wheel of one of the souped up racers, much to the delight of the large lunch time crowd that had gathered in front of the restaurant.

Half Note Celebrates Uptown Anni NEW YORK — For fifteen years October 19 that the Canterinos finally jazz afficionados beat their way packed their reservations book, downtown to Spring and Hudson moved uptown to 149 West 54th Streets to the Half Note to groove to Street (the building was once Texas the music of Dizzy and Mingus and Guinan’s carriage house). Not only Zoot and Carmen and Anita and oth- did the regulars find the new Half er jazz giants presented nightly by Note but so did a new and younger the Half Note proprietors, the Cante- crop of fans. And it looks like the rino family. Came the rock revolu- beat will go on. Coincidental with the tion and jazz and jazz emporiums Half Note’s move uptown, jazz began virtually disappeared into the never its big comeback all over town (even land of other declasse art forms Horn & Hardardth’s doing it) and except for diehard faithfuls, like the people are once again coming out to Half Note, which kept going even dig the sounds of Dizzy and Zoot not TOTAL SUPPORT: Motown’s president, E. Abner, and his sales and promotion though customers now trickled in- to mention the Modern Jazz Quartet, staff join David Ruffin in his dressing room following the recording star’s stead of streamed in. another jazz establishment celebra- smash opening at the Total Experience in Los Angeles. (1-r) Abner; Mort ting some 21 years of togetherness — By the late 1960’s the neighbor- Weiner, administrator of promotion; Ruffin; Phil Jones, national sales director; which is currently playing’ a two Tom Noonan, executive assistant to the president; and Chris Jonz, national hood around Spring and Hudson fell week engagement at he H Note promotion director. into decline, but it wasn’t until last through October 27.

Cash Box — October 27, 1973 37 MJAs Major Realignment

NEW YORK — Chris Wright, director of marketing planning and admin- Of Top Execs. istration for Columbia Records, has announced the following appoint- NEW YORK — Marvin Josephson ments: Fred Cockerill to associate, di- Associates, Inc. the diversified enter- rector of marketing administration; tainment and leisure-time orineted Ed Bonuso to manager of budget ad- company, has announced a re- ministration for marketing, and Rudy alignment of corporate officers. Mar- Lambino to the new position of marvin Josephson, the president of the keting analyst. company, will move to chairman of Cockerill will be involved in all ar- the board and chief executive officer. eas of marketing administration, pro- Ralph S. Mann, the executive vice viding tracking and analysis of mar- president will become president and keting and sales performance in- chief operating officer. Josephson formation. Cockerill joined CBS in will remain as president of MJA’s 1960 and most recently served as su- International Famous Agency divi- pervisor of marketing administration sion and Mann will remain as senior and budgets. executive vice president. for Bonuso will have responsibility Josephson stated that “for the last all budgets for Columbia distribution few years MJA has been actively pur- analy- and in addition, the review and suing an acquisition program to find budgets. sis of internal marketing companies of quality which would was Prior to his appointment, Bonuso both complement our business and ex- in staff accountant for CBS Records pand our potential. The pace of these joined in 1969. marketing. He CBS activities has quickened to the point Marketing Analyst, Lambino As where it is necessary to re-align our the tabulation a^d an- will assist in top management in anticipation of Marketing and alysis of a variety of the expected realization of our ac- reports. He was THEY STACKS UP! — Stax’ The Staple Singers are pictured backstage being Sales information quistion program. We are preparing for congratulated by Harry Belafonte after their opening night performance with previously staff accountant for the future.” Columbia marketing administration. him at Caesar’s Palace Hotel in Las Vegas. The Staples are scheduled to perform through October 31st at Caesar’s. (1. to r.) Roebuck “Pop” Staples, Cleo, Mann has been with the company Mavis, Belafonte and Yvonne. Group’s new single is “If You’re Ready (Come or its predecessors in various execu- Johete Adds Go With Me)” from their latest LP “Be What You Are.” tive positions since 1960. Prior to that he was director of talent and Gregg program administration for the Na- Joe Crawford Signs Janice Azrak tional Broadcasting Company and in HOLLYWOOD — Jobete Music has the television department of MCA, that, Washington, added Joe Cregg to its professional With Paige To MCA Post Inc. Previous to in staff as a further part of its west Mann was Legislative Counsel to Sen- BOSTON — Willie Crawford, ex- expansion, announced Marty ator William Benton of Connecticut. coast member of the London Records’ rock In East PR Wekser, national director profession- band Orphan, has signed a personal NEW YORK — Janice Azrak has al activities. management pact with George Paige Gregg’s duties will include working been promoted to the newly-created Bogdan Named Management, Inc. of with staff writers and casting materi- position assistant east coast publi- Crawford and Paige have spent city and artist relations al for west coast producers and art- director for Top Engineer months auditioning members for his Records, reports Bill ists. In this capacity we will be work- MCA Yaryan, new band which includes: Peter with Griffin, director of artist development. Miss ing Carl new west coast Bunetta, drums; Danny Frye, mel- professional manager. Azrak has been with MCA for two At Sound Pit lotron; Marty Norris, bass; and David Gregg most recently served as pro- years working as secretary to Tammy Webster, lead guitar. Bunetta, Frye ATLANTA, GA. — Milan Bogdan, fessional manager for Landers- Owens, east coast publicity and artist and Norris are all former session men production engineer of the Sound Pit Roberts publishing firm in L.A., and relations director. having worked in Nashville, New studio in Atlanta, a Michael Thevis held promo posts with Warner/Re- Her duties will include working York and Boston. Webster previously Enterprise, has been appointed chief prise and ABC/Dunhill Records. closely with Miss Owens on all publi- worked with Roger Saloon in Massa- engineer. The announcement was city and artist relations matters for chusetts. The group is presently amde by Michael Thevis, president. of MCA artists when they are on the preparing the material for a debut General Recording Corporation Koci east coast and also coordinating all Ms. Named album. (GRC) and Tony DiMaria, manager publicity activities for MCA groups The management firm also an- of the Sound Pit. Mums/Prophesy while they are on concert tours. nounced that Lorraine Rebidas will Bogdan, who joined the Sound Pit Before coming to MCA, Miss Azrak personally handle public relations and operation in May, 1973, engineered worked in the advertising department Spec. Proj. Coord. promotion for Crawford. Ms. Re- both single and LP releases for GRC’s of Walt Disney Productions. bidas, former director of publicity artists Loleatta Holloway and Deep HOLLYWOOD — Linda Koci has and advertising for Bananafish Gar- Velvet, as well as “Love Sign,” the been made special projects co- den (Brooklyn concert hall which Christensen Public Relations and Ter- newly released LP for The Counts, all ordinator of Records, Mums/Prophesy hosted several ABC-In Concert ry Knight at Capitol Records in New on the firm’s r&b subsidiary label, a custom label of the Columbia/Epic Series), has also worked for Barbara York. Aware. Group. Hal Landers and Bobby Rob- joining Bogdan erts, who head the Mums/Prophesy Prior to GRC, chief engineer for Re- label, explain that Ms. Koci will con- served as GM where he tinue as associate national promotion cording Studios in Detroit, Taylor, Dennis director, sharing duties with Larry worked with Johnny Aretha Franklin, Douglas, whose appointment as gen- Coffee, Rare Earth, Gallery. eral manager of Mums/Prophesy Rec- the Detroit Emberalds and ords was announced last week. A five-year member of the Audio Ms. Koci has been affiliated with Engineering Society (AES), Bogdan Mums Records since its formation in was recently elected to the engineer- 1972. Prior to that she was with ABC/Dunhill Records for three years. ing committee of the NARAS board. He is also acting chief instructor of Greenberg GRC’s Audio Engineering School of Technology, a learning center in At- Back To RCA lanta for engineer schooling. NEW YORK — Steve Greenberg has returned to the position of field pro- Cursio New motion representative, RCA Records. He will cover New York state, Stein V.P. Northern New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut for the label. NEW YORK — Howard Stein Enter- Greenberg left RCA two years ago prises, Inc. has named Michael Cursio to serve in the Army. He was sta- vice-president. Cursio has been with tioned in South East Asia, and was awarded the Bronze Star. the firm for five years as corporate comptroller and treasurer in New Rauls To York, Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, and Minneapolis. Stax His duties will include corporate financial recently on his way back from London and was surprised to find more than planning as well as heading HOLLYWOOD — Phillip Rauls, 100 people waving “Welcome Home, Johnny” signs. The airpoi't reception was the entertainment diversification pro- formerly with Atlantic Records, based arranged by Chuck Thagard, associate director national promotion/west coast, gram for the company. Cursio is a in Miami and handling special proj- along with radio station K100-FM, which aired news of the promotion every graduate of Penn State University ects and artist relations in the fifteen minutes in addition to regular programming of Johnny’s current hit a degree South, has joined the Stax Organiza- single “I’m Coming Home.” Pictured (1. to r.) Johnny Mathis and KlOO-FM’s with in commerce and tion. Woody Goulart. finance.

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NEW YORK—-JIMMY IENNER: EYE-NEAR THE TOP HOLLYWOOD—TAJ MAHAL—COWS, BLUES AND THE TAO spit curls and During the "golden era” of rock and roll, i.e. somewhere between The success of Taj Mahal is one of those enigmas born of the 1960’s when arrangers were puddin’ basin haircuts, there were a lot of producers and who anti-commercialism became a viable commercial quality. But unlike many per- credit and taking advantage of their acts. These producers were assuming all the formers who emerged from that era with a fashionably anti-establishment pose, off. For example, these the groups were exploited and simply getting "ripped Taj Mahal’s thoughts on music and the society in which he is a musician are well would go in with any particular group producers, and 1 use the term loosely, articulated, lucid and sincere. "Here’s an alternative,” the blues singer told Cash up for the sessions, putting their names on the records without even showing Box. "If you want to listen to it, listen to it, but its going to make you work. these cats I freezing and lenner said, "They would take a cab and I walked. was You’re not going to be able to just sit there and turn on your box while it jumps face. That was the start were warm.” Then all of a sudden logic hit him in the all over you. You've got to do something about this and if you don’t like it, don’t bigger because he wanted more return, both monetarily and otherwise, and a come to my concert.” His club engagement at the Troubador was completely sold increased his sense of objectivity, and to coun- reputation. This “door-opener” out at the time of this interview, and a road schedule finds him solidly booked on himself. teract this dilemma lenner made the transition into producing to protect a national tour of campuses, clubs and concert halls. Apparently, a sizeable F. Murphy and Salt, Jimmy lenner, is producer of Raspberries, Lighthouse, J. to audience is willing to work at listening to the alternative of Taj Mahal’s music. and most recently the Chambers Brothers. He goes into the studio this month begin laying down tracks with the Brothers on their new album. Taj started to perform the country blues at a time when most young black of The Five Satins. During the aforementioned "golden era” Jimmy was part musicians were involved with either r&b or the avant-garde jazz movement that because of the unscrupulous antics of the producers he began Consequently, was then flourishing. Roots were already being defined by them as African, and said, producing his own material. It was not an easy transition to make as Jimmy many were exploring the rhythm and instrumentation of Nigerian and black South “We didn’t know what was happening. We started taking chances and then spending our own bread.” Things started to dick, but Jimmy’s tenacity mot vated African music. "They jumped over a whole area of music,” said Taj. "There’s a him into learning production techniques inside and out. With the avid curiosity of lot of good stuff cut there that nobody ever gets to hear, and a lot of black diletante he spent three and a years at Southern Music which would evolve the I musicians were just unfamiliar with it. had some friends from down south, and I into his solid based professionalism in the business. got to hear some funky blues records that they brought up with them. It Gaining rapid prominence in the music industry because of his hustling nature,

interested me because it took dexterity to play it, to get back to simplicity. I felt Jimmy fell under the watchful eye of Victor Benedetto, the principal of C.A.M.- U.S.A. An international publisher, C. A. M. -U.S.A.’s primary interest was movies, that if you could get the blues together, you could play any kind of music.” music business, lenner then became but has since made the move into the Taj Mahal’s repertoire does not consist entirely of blues. In the past few years, partners with Benedetto, and has been with C.A.M.-U.S.A. for the last two and a he has appeared with a ten-piece band with four tubas, played solo pieces on the half years. African karimba, or thumb piano, and experimented with Jamaican reggae. His lenner doesn't want to back one label in particular, because he wants more independence and to do the best for his act. “I don’t want to be dependent on father, a Jamaican, was a jazz arranger and pianist until he “gave it up to raise a

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with be-bop one company he said, I don’t want to have to worry about billing or priorities. I family,” and Taj's background included an extensive acquaintance just want what is the best for my act.” lenner defines limitations for his act but and big band jazz. Originally from Brooklyn, he didn’t really take to the city and gives latitude. In other words he may appear restrictive, but never to the point at an early age developed an interest in farming. "I liked anything that made me where it would have an adverse effect upon his act, as stifling creativity or

too, so I got into both.” At college, he injuring productivity. relaxed. Farming did that and music, from the University In reality he is more of a coordinator than a producer. His involvement with an majored in animal husbandry and eventually was graduated act is more profound then viewing the act as a mere business commodity, for he of Massachusetts School of Agriculture. looks for a group’s welfare and deplores misdirection. Having been on the While Taj Mahal’s public has primarily consisted of white college students and receiving end of the garbage that went down in the past, lenner touches on everything that the group does. From the restructuring of songs, to management, “the people who read Rolling Stone,” he is beginning to gain attention with many liner notes, itineraries, and a thousand other details of which lenner is cognizant young blacks as well. His appearance in the movie "Sounder,” in which he acted, of all. sang and played five-string banjo provided a great deal of exposure to many who lenner’s down to earth attitude is exemplified by the importance he places were previously unfamiliar with his music. “Black people are just starting to upon the relationship he has with an act. "My first committment is to their realize that there’s all kinds of things that make black, just as there’s all kinds of music, but once I believe in them I’ll stay. I like to relate first as a friend and second as a business venture.” things that make white. They don’t have much money, though, and they have to

Jimmy has been good friends with the Chambers Brothers for quite a while. really know that something is good before they’ll buy it. By next year, I think, They hang out together, eat together and generally spend a great deal of time more and more black people will know about us.” A future film project might be a with each other. Jimmy was uptight about the abuse and ripoffs they suffered black cowboy comedy, if he could get “the right people involved in it.” through mismanagement. One night over a pool game they turned to Jimmy and "I asked him if he would take them on. Jimmy got it together to produce them and The name Taj Mahal, he claims, was culled from dreams. “Also,” he said, the title of their new album "Relieved” is indicative of the feeling Jimmy elicited figured that that place is the gateway for Eastern thought, which I think from them. Westerners have a dire need for at this time.” He himself has practiced yoga and When asked how he discovered The Raspberries he retorted,” Well I get about maintains an interest in astrology and the Chinese Tao. forty tapes a week that I listen to. I got this tape from a group of kids that sounded really good to me. They sent me another tape and I flew out to Taj’s latest LP, "Oooh So Good ’n Blues,” is his seventh from Columbia and Cleveland to see them. There they were, a group of crazy kids yelling back and the third to be self-produced. The entire recording, including some choruses by forth between riffs. I realized their potential, became attached to them, and well Sisters, took only four days to produce and cost the amazingly low you know the rest.” the Pointer

only if I been together.”) Yes, we do know the rest. A hard-hitting group like "The Raspberries” tells it sum of $5000. (“It would have cost $2500 had more all. Yet, even in his jocularly brazen way lenner lets you know that it was a He will continue to produce himself but could not elaborate on the direction his friendship and a feeling of gratification for the Raspberries’ success than more music might take; "I could commercialize it some, but there isn’t any challenge just clicking with a hot act. in it. You just have to know what it is that you want. I don’t want some Lighthouse goes back into the studio in January. Their recently released album follow for the rest of my life because that mu: : "Can You Feel It?” features a new type of vocal and different arrangements then piece of music to me

Cont’d on p. 40 that music is who I am.” eliot sekuler

Cash Box — October 27, 1973 39 Chelsea Debuts David Wiffen Five New LP’s Debut LP Due LOS ANGELES — Chelsea Records HOLLYWOOD — United Artists Rec- hearing. Their new arrangements are more a has released five LP’s in its fall pro- ords is shipping a debut UA LP from capacity for the > serve in an augmenting gram—the largest in its two years of David Wiffen, one of Canada’s major sc seen the vascillation of the tongues of the operation. singers and composers and star of a emotions. effort has run the gamut of mixed Owner Wes Farrell produced one of long-running television series. Album - criterion, as of this point the new Lighthouse them, Wayne Newton’s “Pour Me A is entitled “Coast to Coast Fever,” Attempting to classify Lighthouse, because Little More Wine.” The LP is New- produced by Bruce Cockbum. to feel more at ease, is quite difficult. Classical, ton’s fourth for Farrell. Wiffen, who has written tunes re- commercial but not commercial, jazzy, but not jazzy, this Johnny Whitaker, star of the chil- corded by such artists as Tom Rush, dren’s TV series, “Sigmund And The Roger McGuinn, Anne Murray, Ian & group s imbrication makes it an interesting sound. Sylvia, Eric Anderson and Harry Sait have no ethnic sound left. Often termed as an Irish Sea Monsters,” is featured performing tunes from the show on the LP Belafonte is currently appearing in sounding band, Isnner said, "The only thing ethnic that is left is the cat’s last “Friends.” His debut LP was pro- top clubs in Canada. He has previous- album “The Last Illusion,” departs from the old lush sounds name. Their new duced by Janssen and Hart who also ly cut an LP on the Fantasy label. it. Nobody sounds like an lenner production, because and has a more raw feel to produced a similarly titled single all of his "babies” are so diversified. culled from the package. ienner would like to see the company grow, to expand but not For the future “Brown Sugar,” featuring the fe- RCA Releases like to see more of an overall strength, over extend itself. In other words he would male soul vocal act, was produced by strength even out. He hadn’t planned on i.e. to see the publishing and production George Tobin and features Clydie Premiere LP the amount of success he has achieved to be realized so rapidly, and he’s looking King. NEW YORK — RCA Records an- for dynamic equilibrium to operate within for the added success of the a Atlee Yeager’s “Plant Me Now And nounced it has recorded the Philadel- company, michaei david Dig Me Later,” was produced by the phia Orchestra directed by Eugene artist himself. He will be touring the Ormandy in the western world premi- country on the bill with Sly and the ere of “The Yellow River Concerto,” Family Stone shortly. a piano work written by five members FOR TH1 RECORD Christopher Cloud’s “Blowin’ Away” of the Chinese People’s Committee of was a&red by Tommy Boyce. In addi- Composers. tion to these works, the label already Announcement was made by R. Pe- PASSING REMARKS — When they played the University of Mississippi, in Oxford, has product out by New York City, ter Munves, director of classical mu- Miss., the touring company of National Lampoon’s Lemmings was forced to add a the male soul act and Austin Roberts, sic, who said the work had been given critical caveat to their posters and other advertising by the Ole Miss administra- the modern top 40 performer. its American premiere by the Phila- the rock revue. The disclaimer read follows: tion who were "shocked” by as With the exception of Newton, all delphians shortly before the orchestra "Sponsored before we realized what a perverted, scandalous, uncouth and dis- the other acts are new to recordings. became Americas’s first to tour China tasteful production it is. Our apologies.” Naturally, following the "critique,” the last fall. The American premiere show drew an audience of 3,000, nearly twice as many as Johnny Cash had drawn featured pianist Daniel Epstein who when he broke the attendance record with a crowd of 1,800 at the school. The Connors Records also appears in the recording. touring company of the show is so pleased with the administration’s quote that Said Munves: “The concerto may be all schmaltz to the critics, but it will they are keeping it on ali their posters for the rest of the tour. The parent 1st LP On Buddah be a great success with record company is currently in residence at the Village Gate, in New York . . . Jan NEW YORK —- Jazz drummer Nor- buyers.” Akkerman has come out on top in the guitarist category in the Melody Maker poll, man Connors will be recording his The Philadelphia Orchestra per- beating out Eric Clapton who finished second and Steve Howe (of Yes) who came first album on the Buddah label. The formed the concerto in China during in third. Akkerman is the first Continental European to win the poll (in any sessions with Skip Drinkwater pro- category). In the group category, Yes was voted the world’s top group, with Focus ducing will take place this month at its tour, and the recording was made finishing second. Other groups in the top ten included Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Wally Heider’s studio in San Fran- in Philadelphia immediately following Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Alice Cooper, and the Rolling Stones. As groups, Yes cisco. the orchestra’s return to this country.

. . is joined the and Focus both showed up a dozen times out of a possible fourteen categories . Connors on LP by The album will be rushed to early Bette Midler broke all box office records for opening day sales of tickets for her Herbie Hancock, Hubert Laws, Billy release the Seal label. Bartz, Carlos Garnett, on Red two week engagement at the Palace, December 3 through the 15th. The line, Paul, Gary Dee Dee Bridgewater and Eddie Hender- which began forming Sunday night, attracted local TV news crews as well as son. major network coverage. The engagement will conclude Miss M’s concert tour . . . ‘Papillon’ Connors has previously released twr o albums on the Cobblestone label distributed by The Buddah Group: On Capitol “Dance Magic” and “Dark Of Of HOLLYWOOD — Capitol Records Light.” has acquired Jerry Goldsmith’s original score and soundtrack for the film

New Sylvester “Papillon,” it has been announced by Capitol Records vice president, mar- LP Due In Nov. keting Brown Meggs. HOLLYWOOD — Sylvester & the The multi-million dollar Allied Art- Hot Band have completed their sec- ists release starring Steve McQueen ond Blue Thumb album, “Bazaar.” and Dustin Hoffman, premieres in The album will be released next month. In conjunction with the LP New York December 16 and release of release, Sylvester will begin a major the soundtrack is expected to coordi- national tour. nate with the opening date.

Sylvester is also one of the Goldsmith is recognized as one of featured artists on the National As- the top composers of film scores, with sociation of Progressive Radio An- nouncers public service LP “Get Off.” Academy Award nominations: he was The album is being distributed to help honored for “Freud,” “Patch Of bring about public awareness of hard Blue,” “The Sand Pebbles,” “Planet drug abuse. Of The Apes,” and “Patton.” He is the winner of an Emmy for his score Paul Hampton for the Tv movie, “The Red Pony.” BETTE MIDLER: BROADWAY BOX OFFICE BONANZA To Debut LP Mayson Inks All right you heavy metal addicts. New Years Eve at the New York Academy of NEW YORK — Paul Hampton’s first Music, down on Heavy Metal 14th Street. The featured performers will be (are Records, you ready???) Blue album for Crested Butte Mgmt. Pact Oyster Cult and Iggy Pop . . . Inc., entitled “A Rest Home For Chil- HOLLYWOOD — Robert Fitzpatrick, EYES ON ALBUMS — As reported here last dren” will be released Nov. 1 for dis- week, Bruce Springsteen has been in president, and David Knight, general the studio recording Records. his second Columbia LP. Well, this week you get the title tribution by Paramount manager of the Robert Fitzpatrick (and a goodie it is, too). “The Wild, The Innocent and the E Street Shuffle” is Hampton, author /musician, wrote all that Corporation, announced the signing title. A couple of interesting notes about the Springsteen sessions deserve the music and lyrics for the LP pro- mentions nere, too During of Mayson, a 5-piece group from Vir- the recording of the album, the singer-songwriter duced by Bob Johnston. decided to to a personal con- put in his best effort. He did this by living in the recording studio until ginia, management completion. The project was completed with a bang—a 60 hour marathon of tract in association with Ron Her- non-stop recording (Blinded by the light????) . . . Columbia has changed the title Del-Vikings Cut bert. The group members are James of the new Johnny Mathis album, produced by Thom Bell, from “Life Is A Song Galyon, guitar and sax; Mick McDon- Worth Singing” to “I’m Coming Home,” based on the single . . . of the same name Album Via LMI nell, mellotron and vocals; Morgan A very worthwhile time will be had checking out a new U.A. release entitled HOLLYWOOD — The Del-Vikings Hampton, percussion; Robert Mar- Hourglass. The disk includes some early work by both Duane and Gregg Revival and is in chant, congas and keyboards; and Allman, and is it has relocated here boy . ever tasty . Other early Allman stuff can be found on Mercury the process of recording an album for Sam Harrell, bass. s "Allman Joys” from the duo's first group some time ago. It's also worth a healthy listen ... As a result of their tour, the Moody Blues won’t be Lee Magid’s LMI Records. Among the Mayson already has a following in able to get themselves into a studio to record a new LP until sometime during cuts on the record will be a re- the South and in Los Angeles with late Spring. That means we won’t be seeing, or hearing it until, say, next July or recording of their 50’s hit “Come Go recent appearances at Whiskey-A-Go-

August or September . . . arty goodman With Me.” Go and Starwood in L.A.

Cash Box — October 27, 1973 — cash bar Ialbum reviews POP PICKS

TIME FADES AWAY— Neil Young—Warner TRAFFIC-ON THE ROAD—Traffic— Island Bros. MS 2151 SMAS-9336 Neil’s latest LP, eight tunes recorded live at One of the most influential bands in all of various locations is ample proof that the artist rock, Traffic has always been at least one step maintains one of the most enthusiastic follow- ahead of the pack. This live LP recorded on ings in all of music. The title track is an tour in Germany highlights four of the com- impressive tour de force both for Neil and positions that have become acknowledged cor- pianist Jack Nitzche and "Yonder Stands The nerstones of the group’s sound. In addition to Sinner” is a strong uptempo number with a charter members Winwood, Capaldi, and Wood, guest appearence by David Crosby on guitar Muscle Shoals musicians Roger Hawkins. Barry and vocals. The lengthy epic "Last Dance” Beckett, and David Hood played along with finds Graham Nash joining Neil on guitar and percussionist Reebop giving the songs a much vocals with Crosby adding a third harmony richer, deep feel. "Low Spark Of High Heeled part that fits perfectly as always. New songs Boys" is an incredible 15 minute miracle. and a strong group of performances make “Uninspired,” "Shoot Out At The Fantasy Fac- Neil’s new LP a sure winner. tory,” and "Light Up Or Leave Me Alone” round out this work of energy and determina- tion. Listen closely.

EVERYBODY LOVES SOME KIND OF MUSIC WAKE OF THE FLOOD— Grateful Dead— Grate- Billy Preston—A&M SP-3526 ful Dead GD-01 Highlighted by the smash hit "Space Race,” As usual, the millions of Grateful Dead fans Billy’s latest self-produced LP proves just what around the IJ.S. will have no difficulty getting an incredible talent he has been for years. The into this fine debut album on the group’s own man whose solo career blossomed after he had new label. All the ingredients the band has worked with the Beatles and Leon Russell, now made regular features of its music in the past finds himself watched closely by taste-makers are found here in abundance ranging from the everywhere. "You’re So Unique,” "My Soul Is traditional laid back beauty of "Let Me Sing A Witness,” "Do You Love Me?,” and “I’m So Your Blues Away,” "Row Jimmy,” and "Stella Tired” are dynamite funky cuts and perfectly Blue” to the interesting medium-cook feel of compliment the ballads "You’ve Got Me For "Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo.” The Company,” "Minuet For Me,” and Dylan’s "It’s Huter-Garcia tune "Eyes Of The World” fea- Alright Ma (I’m Only Bleeding).” This LP is tures some excellent guitar work and part 2 of well put together and is a tribute to Billy’s "Weather Report Suite” is diverse and compel- genius and hard work. ling.

JONATHAN LIVINGSTON SEAGULL ORIGINAL PLAYIN’ FAVORITES—Don McLean—United MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK— Neil Dia- y* Artists UA-LA161-F mond—Columbia KS 32550 It may seem strange for master composer/- It seems that Neil was destined to write the singer/musician McLean to stray from his own score for this captivating film by Hall Bartlett, inimitable compositions, but when you listen to because he has always been an artist whose his selection or songs written by other giants scope is as broad as his imagination. Musical you’ll applaud the wisdom of his decision. director Tom Catalano must be extremely "Fool’s Paradise” (Linsley-Petty), “Sitting On pleased with Neil’s rendering of this marvelous Top Of The World” (Carter-Jacobs), "Living album, from the hauntingly majestic "Pro- With The Blues” (Brownie McGhee), "Every- logue” to the powerfully touching recapitula- day” (Hardin-Petty), and “Mule Skinner Blues” tion “Be.” "Anthem,” "The Odyssey,” and (Vaughn-Rodgers) all receive distinctive treat- "Skybird” are profoundly moving in keeping ment from Don and a host of accomplished with the theme of the movie. The entire pro- studio musicians such as Tony Levin, Rick duction sparkles with the flavor of a mid-sum- Marotta, and David Bromberg. But Don drives mer afternoon's dream and should provide a this LP and it looks to be headed to the top. lasting memory for the long winter.

FOR EVERYMAN—Jackson Browne—Asylum FAREWELL TO PARADISE— Emitt Rhodes— SD 5067 ABC/Dunhill DSX-50122 Super writer/singer/musician Browne con- It’s rare but always delightful to listen to a tinues to be one of the brightest lights in consummate artist at work, which is what the musical sky and this album is further proof makes this new LP by Emitt such a treat. The that his star is still ascending. Featuring the entire effort is his—the composition, arrange- smashing hit, "Red Neck Friend,” this new LP is ment, production, engineering, and vocal and an exercise in beauty and precision. Jackson’s instrumental performances. He never spreads version of his own “Take It Easy” (Eagles' big himself too thin, however, and consequently hit) is sheer perfection, from his vocal to maintains fantastic control of each of the Sneaky Pete’s pedal steel work. "The Times twelve tunes. "See No Evil” is a full uptempo You’ve Come” is one of the prettiest ballads creation as are “Shoot The Moon,” "Nights Jackson’s ever written, but then again all the Are Lonely,” “Bad Man,” and “Those That compositions seem to indicate new hights for Die” (from "Tame The Lion”). The title track the artist. “Ready Or Not,” “These Days,” and and the lovely ballad “Only Lovers Decide” are "Sing My Songs To Me” are timeless gems. also excellent. So is this album.

REUNION IN CENTRAL PARK—The Original LOVING ARMS—Dobie Gray—MCA MCA-371 Blues Project—MCA MCA2-8003 Dobie just gets more and more mellow as Memories are treasures and this stunning his fine new album points out so freely. High- two record reunion LP by one of the most lighted by the hit title track, the entire LP is popular bands of the mid 1960’s has to be one alternately cool and smokin’ as Dobie moves of the most valuable to come along in some about from texture to texture weaving in and time. Listening to the smooth blend of A! out of different moods from the incredibly Kooper, Steve Katz, Danny Kalb, Roy Blumen- funky "Mississippi Rolling Stone” to the swing- feld, and Andy Kulberg is like a time trip back ing country-flavored "Reachin’ For The Feel- to those good old days at New York’s Cafe Au ing,” then back to the soft ballads “Rose” and Go Go. Some of their finest tunes are featured “There’s A Honky Tonk Angel.” Dobie’s roots on the LP including "Steve’s Song,” and the are now firmly in Nashville and the LP is three rousers "Wake Me, Shake Me” and “Two loaded with the distinctive touches of the ar- Trains Running,” and "I Can’t Keep From Cry- ea’s finest musicians such as Troy Seals and in’ Sometimes.” Whether you were in N.Y., Charlie McCoy. Pat on the back for prod. Men- L.A., or somewhere in between in 1965, you’ll tor Williams. love this get together.

TAKIN MY TIME—Bonnie Raitt—Warner Bros. CURTIS IN CHICAGO—Curtis Mayfield, Jerry BS 2729 Butler, Others—Curtom CRS 8018 The beautiful Boston redhead has a way of Recorded live at WTTW-TV in the windy city, grabbing an audience’s attention and her new this fabulous LP explodes with innovation and LP is an insight into how she does it. Her nostalgia simultaneously. The event is a re- version of the Paul-Stevenson-Hunter r&b stan- union of Chicago’s b ggest soul personalities dard, “You’ve Been In Love Too Long” is one featuring the amazing Curtis Mayfield and his of the funkiest we’ve ever heard, but only parti- band with Jerry Butler, Brenda Lee Eager, both ally displays Bonnie’s incredible voice. On Joel the original and the new Impressions, Gene Zoss’ “I Gave My Love A Candle,” she demon- Chandler, and Leroy Hutson. A great version of strates the warmth and tenderness with which "Superfly” sets the stage for the memorable ’ she treats a moving ballad. “Let Me In” and "I classics “For Your Precious Love. Feel The Same” are two of the finer cuts on Proud,” “Duke of Earl," and the LP the former featuring Taj Mahal on whole feel of this album is al acoustic bass. This release is sure to increase its fervent intensity and it ha Bonnie’s popularity immensely. of the brightest live recordings

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TIO FOOLE BURNS’ & SCHREIBER'S PURE B.S.!—Burns Gmrge CariFn—U«?« David LO 1005 & Schreiber— Little David LD 1006 fhs n ssive hip comedy One of comedy’s best loved teams has a cor es has anoth- sparkling new album, their first on Little David, er sn Recorded live at the which is loaded with the rapid fire exchanges ai f., the album is a that have made them so popular. "Dial-A- bits rous ! humorous ranging Friend,” “Youth Wants To Know,” and “The from "Welcome To and the title track Faith Healer” are intricate bits featuring some

; more fai - stuff like "White Harlem,” of the funniest one-liners the duo has ever fork Voices,” and “Filthy Words.” come up with. Recorded at a live session, the Maybe the most influential comedian since ' LP is punctuated by the raucous laughter of Lenny Bruce, George has a way of making . A f. the invited guests who seemed particularly everyday life seem funny. This is his major amused by "The Man From P.R.O.D.,” “Family strength and each cut of the album is loaded Reunion,” “Booze,” and "The Cab Driver.” If with brilliance. "Childhood Cliches” and “Rais- ©00 your in the mood for some unrestrained belly in Rhetoric” are sheer magic. We love this LP. laughs, get this LP immediately. MM— POP PICKS SPRING SUITE—McKendree Spring—MCA WITNESS—Spooky Tooth— Island SW-9337 MCA-370 The British powerhouse has things well in The multi-talented quartet from New York hand on their latest LP, their first on Island. State has done another superb job on this new The group’s strengths, both vocal and instru- LP which definitely marks a giant step into the mental come to the fore on this self-produced future for them. Starting with the splendid package. “Ocean Of Power,” "All Sewn Up,” “Equinox (Instrumental),” the album soars like and “Dream Me A Mountain” are heavy rock- a majestic eagle through crisp spring breezes. ers featuring some punchy vocals by Gary Each of the nine cuts on the LP is an original Wright. “Sunlight Of My Mind” shows off the except the compelling “Today’s The Day” by fine guitar work of Mick Jones as it changes Peter Hodgeson, and spotlight the various ca- pace several times in an awesome display of pabilities of the group which has always striven dynamic control. “Pyramids” is an evocative to advance beyond cliche into natural creativi- dramatic mood song which is a good index of ty. The quest has been successful as you’ll the band's versatility, the popular quintet just hear on “Winter,” "The Storm,” The Mad- keeps getting better. man,” “Spring,” and “The Girl.”

IT ALL COMES BACK—Paul Butterfield’s Better SONGS FOR AGEING CHILDREN—Dave Van Days— Bearsville/Warner Bros. BR 2170 Ronk—Cadet CA 50044 Blues master Butterfield is at his finest on Traditional stylist Van Ronk has put together this new LP, his second for Bearsville. Always a very compelling collection of tunes on his attempting to bring creativity to an established new LP. Led by the barrelhouse boogie rockers, musical form, Paul and his great band have “Work With Me Annie,” and “Duncan & Brady,” come up with some overwhelming driving blues Dave puts his powerful voice behind each of tunes such as “Take Your Pleasure Where You the eleven cuts, sometimes shouting, some- Find It,” "It’s Getting Harder To Survive,” and times plaintively wailing. “Song For Joni” and “Too Many Drivers.” A very funky version of "Last Call” show the deft and tender touch he Mose Allison’s “If You Live” compliments can create when the mood fits and his version steam-rollin’ rockers like “Win Or Lose” and of Randy Newman’s “Sail Away” is great. "Louisiana Flood” beautifully and ballads “Teddy Bear’s Picnic” and "My Little Grass “Poor Boy” and “Small Town Talk” capture Shack (In Kealakekua, Hawaii)” are the kind of the essence of the blues authentically. This is tongue-in-cheek songs that help make this LP a good album to get to know. such a refreshing package. NEWCOMER PICKS

KRACKER BRAND SUPER CHARGED FLASH THE HOUR GLASS— Hour Glass—United Art- KRACKERS— Krackers—ABC/Dunhill DSX- ists UA-LA013-G2 50154 This smashing LP is like a ride in a time As the title implies, this debut LP by the machine taking you back to the days when American quintet, whom the Rolling Stones Duane and Gregg Allman were building the asked to tour with them, is quite explosive. foundations of their incredible family music Stones’ producer Jimmy Miller liked the band house. This powerhouse disk is strictly r&b as enough to produce the hard driving original only the Allman’s can do it. Along with Johnny songs which highlight the LP. “For A Little Sandlin, Mabron McKinney, Paul Hornsby, and

Love,” “I'm So Glad I Found You,” and Jesse Carr, Duane and Gregg cook from the “Funky, Funky Living’’ are rough and ready opening bars of “Out Of The Night” on side rockers and blend nicely with the eerie laid one of the two record set to “Now Is The back songs like "Travel Agent” and “Mary Time” on side four. One listen to this LP and Cool” which cook smoothly. “I Got To Move you’ll know just where the Allman’s roots are. On,” “Memories,” and “A Song For Polly” are Duane plays some amazing licks and Gregg's distinctive mixtures combining a touch of Latin vocals are outstanding as is the whole pack- soul with a pinch of jazz. age.

MARY STUART— Mary Stuart— Bell 1133 THREE MAN ARMY—Three Man Army—Warner The star of CBS-TV’s "Search For Tomor- Bros. MS 2150 row” has uncovered an exciting new career An impressive debut by the trio combining a marked by the release of this fine debut LP wealth of vocal talent with some incredible which features seven of her own compositions musical virtuosity. “My Yiddishe Mama” kicks in additions to songs by John Denver (“Take the LP off on an interesting instrumental note, Me Home, Country Roads”), Don McLean but the success of the work is spotlighted in

(“And I Love You So”), and Paul Williams & the flaming red fire of the hard rock material Roger Nichols (“Let Me Be The One"). Mary’s that at times is quite reminiscent of the early vocals are pure and unaffected, often very Led Zeppelin. “Hold On” “Come On Down To moving with a peaceful intensity. Her version Earth,” “Mahesha,” and “Can’t Leave The of the Maureen McGovern “The Morning Af- Summer” are truly reflective of the best in ter” hit is superb and her own tunes “Don’t gutsy rock and messrs. Newman, Curtis, and Look Back,” “Cherry Blossom Spring,” and Gurvitz have reason to be proud of their co- “Lonely There” are well conceived and nicely production effort with Lou Riezner. We espe- executed pieces of music. cially like “The Trip.”

FRIENDS—Friends MGM SE-49Q1 THE SINGER SANG THE SONG—Chris As the old saying goes, “You got to have Sedgwick—RCA LPL1-5001 friends," and you couldn’t pick three nicer An accomplished singer/musician/composer buddies than Steve, Darryl, and Michael whose whose experiences in life are the substance of debut LP is very easy to get close to. All eleven his songs, Chris should be proud of his debut compositions by the experienced trio are origi- album on RCA. Introspective in nature, the nal and reflect a wide range of musical tastes eleven original compositions on this LP reflect and interests. Highlighted by the strong up- a variety of musical and lyric styles and a tempo single "Gonna Have A Good Time" the sense of adventure one might expect from a album bounces briskly from the rockers “She troubadour. The title track as well as “Mexico Knows” and “Applecart” to the campy gay Gold,” “The Pain Of Life,” “Three For The nineties sound of “Deep River Blues” and the Man,” “Every Day Of My Life,” and “Down fine ballads “Catch Me, I’m Falling” and “I’ve She Goes” are songs of the highest caliber and Known You So Long.” Invite these friends in indicate that Sedgwick will be writing and sing- and you won’t be sorry. ing for a long time.

Cash Box — October 27, 1973 Schapiro Acts Crested Butte Inks Cooker To Scepter Barry Has Perform Int’ly Dist. Pact W/Famous Via Chappell Prod. New Films NEW YORK — Personal manager NEW YORK — Crested Butte Rec- NEW YORK — Norman (“Cooker”) NEW YORK — Composer John Bar- indus- Phil Schapiro this week reported a ords, a division of Crested Butte In- Des Rosiers has signed an exclusive ry continues to be one of the indicated by variety of world wide activity ema- dustries, Denver, Colorado, and Fa- recording contract with Scepter Rec- try’s busiest producers as H. Morris. nating from his offices within Audiofi- mous Music Inc. a subsidiary of Gulf ords and an exclusive writer and pro- his music publisher, Edwin delity Enterprises. His management and Western Industries have negoti- duction agreement with Chappell Mu- Upcoming Barry projects include and production companies, operating ated a long term distribution agree- sic Co. film, theater, TV and record activity. as a subsidiary of AFE, Inc., are in- ment. The announcement was made Cooker’s first release, “Try (Try To Barry is composing music for the ex- volved in productions and artist tours jointly by Tony Martell president of Fall In Love)” and “The Ah-Ah perimental Eli Landau subscription in Australia, South Africa, Puerto Famous Music and J. Carlos Schid- Song,” has been released with an LP TV and theater production by David Rico, Israel, Canada and throughout lowski president of Crested Butte In- scheduled shortly. Both songs were Susskind of “The Glass Menagerie” this country. dustries. Beginning Nov. 1 with the written by Cooker. star starring Katherine Hepburn in artists under the Schapi- release of Crested Butte’s Paul Hamp- her debut. He also is doing the Individual “In my long career in this indus- TV ton album currently being produced Edwards’ production ro banner are busy with Eartha Kitt try,” said Sam Goff of Scepter Rec- score for Blake the by Bob Johnston in Nashville, Fa- seller novel, “The concluding an engagement at ords, “I have never been more excited of the current best twenty-eight domestic outlets Julie An- Wrest End Casino in Hobart, Tas- mous’ or more impressed with an individual Tamarin Seed,” which stars bookings set on that conti- will commence promotion and dis- drews and Omar Sharif. Another Bar- mania and than 1 am with Cooker. We are look- tribution of all Crested Butte prod- Michael Caine nent for Bobby Rydell, Buddy Greco, ing forward to a continuing associa- ry assignment is a new Enzo Stuart! and The Amazmg Kre- uct. tion with Chappell’s newly-activated film, “Drabble,” which also stars Schidlowski, “Too skin. A package featuring The Ay- According to production program.” Janet Suzman and Donald Pleasance. alons and The Collector’s Item leave many distribution deals simply don’t It is a Zanuck/Brown production. According to Jon Devirian, rep for shortly for a nine week stint in live up to their potential. We want series Orson Wells Chappell Music in Los Angeles who A new TV — Johannesburg and concert halls this one to work, and contractually “Tales of Mystery” scheduled for en- brought the young Illinois writer/art- throughout South Africa. Upon re- we’ve created a framework that this in the U.S. and ist to the company, “Cooker is an viewing autumn turn they head for engagements in courages both parties to put their important addition to the increasing England boasts a main title theme Israel, Puerto Rico and Miami. Rober- best foot forward. But more impor- contemporary roster at Chappell. We composed by Barry. Twenty-six epi- ta Peters is spending the season with tant Crested Butte understands that feel he has tremendous potential as a Barry is also working with pro- the Metropolitan Opera and at its Famous has the experience and writer and his capability in the last ducer Peter Witt whose production of conclusion will head for South Africa resources to make us a very success- few months has soared.” “Billy Liar” with book by Dick Cle- and concerts there with Jan Peerce. ful operation. We couldn’t be more ments and Ian Lafrennais is projected Peerce is preparing for a ten day confident knowing we’ve lined up with Produced by Dick Monda and Jon to open in London by the ’74 season. concert tour in Brazil to be followed a firm that’s fast becoming one of the Devirian for Gallery Productions, by engagements in Florida and a Pass- industry’s most actively enterprising “Try (Try To Fall In Love)” is pub- While many Barry compositions over cruise aboard the S.S. France. organizations.” lished by Unichappell Music Co., Inc. continue to be recorded an LP of released Violinist Florian Zabach is current- (BMI). Barry’s compositions will be Polydor ly at Brompton Lakes in Canada and for the Christmas season by Friedman To his sails January ’74 entertaining aboard Records with him conducting own is coordinating his a world cruise winding up in Hong Thruppence Inks works. Barry Kong and followed by two weeks in SSR On Coast many musical projects through the E. H. Morris Music Company since they Paris. Additional engagements on the NEW YORK — Monroe Friedman Ms. Montgomery active in each of the continent follow and Zabach then re- will assume co-managerial duties in have long been in which he works. turns to the U.S. for May bookings in the Los Angeles office of Solters/Sa- NEW YORK — Bob Schwaid, pres- musical idioms Miami. binson/Roskin, Inc., the publicity- ident of Thruppence Management, an- Tony Tanner, who just completed public relations firm, reports David nounced that he has signed Elektra Record Club Moves Shakesperan repertoire with Maurice Horowitz, manager of the west coast Recording artist Melba Montgomery Sacksteder has Evans at the Kennedy Art Center, offices. to personal management pact. NEW YORK—Nancy merchan- will direct a tour of “He Who Gets Friedman, who has been with SSR Currently moving up the country been appointed new music Record Club of Slapped” while other legit activity in Los Angeles two years, previously and pop charts with “Wrap Your dising director of the 1 York finds the Schapiro office as Associate served in motion picture and televi- Love Around Me” from her new LP America. As of Oct. the New Producers of “Norman Is That You” sion publicity posts at Universal, “Melba Montgomery,” the Nashville- office was relocated to Willowdale in South Africa and presenting “To Paramount, 20 th Century-Fox and based singer is expected to move into Advertising 300 Consumers Road Live Another Summer” in Puerto Columbia. He was Universal’s eastern the pop field via personal appearances Willowdale, Ontario Canada M2J 1R2 Rico for four weeks beginning Octo- publicity manager before leaving in and TV while maintaining her coun- Telephone (416) 491-1682. ber 23rd. 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dapple ;IrF ^@st Performed; Foster & Rice, Jack & Bill Tops *?C8fs w i p. % %& % •T©p Writer’; W2&, Some 450 leading songwriters, re- Johnny Howard, Bobby G. Rice, 11 j^ps, cording stars, music publishers, record #% I %!3 sails? i|JS Take IS Awards Milene Music, Onie Wheeler, MCA producers and major music figures Inc., Keca Music, Chappell & Co., and NASHVILLE — Ninety-six writers Corp. for “By the Time I Get to from across the nation gathered at Ironside Music. and 59 publishers of songs have been Phoenix,” written by Jim Webb and Nashville’s Hillwood Country Club Other talents winning ASCAP presented with BMI (Broadcast Mu- to John Hartford and Glaser Publica- last Wednesday evening (17) for the awards included Ronnie Milsap, Dick- sic, Inc.) Citations of Achievement in tions, Inc. for “Gentle on My Mind.” Eighth Annual Country Music ey Lee, Jud Strunk, Anne Murray, recognition of popularity in the Third-year awards were presented to Awards Dinner of the American Soci- David Rogers, Jody Miller, Jerry country music field, as measured by Ray Stevens and Ahab Music Co., ety of Composers, Authors and Pub- Wallace, Narvel Felts, Mentor broadcast performances for the peri- Inc. for “Evei-ything Is Beautiful”; lishers (ASCAP). The black-tie affair Williams, Jerry Lee Lewis, Lloyd od from April 1, 1972 to March 31, Kris Kristofferson and Buckhom Mu- was the largest in the Nashville his- Green, Bobby Bare, Dorsey Burnette, 1973. The awards were made at cere- sic Publishing, Inc. for “For the tory of ASCAP, with 219 plaques Sonny James, Don Robertson, Elvis monies in Nashville last Tues. (16) Good Times”; Kris Kristofferson and awarded to the gifted writers, pub- Presley, Earl Richards, Bob Luman, by BMI president Ed. Cramer, Combine Music Corp. for “Help Me lishers, record producers and artists Mel Tillis, Charlie McCoy, Johnny Frances Williams Preston, vice pres- Make It Through the Night”; the late identified with the major ASCAP Russell, Roy Clark, Kenny Price, Hal ident of BMI’s Nashville office and Hank Williams and Fred Rose Music, chart successes. David, Paul Hampton, Faron Young, Roger Sovine, director, writer admin- Inc. for “Jambalaya (On the Bay- ASCAP president Stanley Adams Ray Price, Stoney Edwards, Billy istration south. ou)” and Joe South and Lowery Mu- told the audience that the past year Walker, Linda Gail Lewis, Johnny sic Co., Inc. for “(I Never Promised had seen an even further rise in AS- Paycheck, Red Steagall, Johnny ‘Happiest’ Most Performed You A) ROSE GARDEN.” CAP’s increasingly large role in Duncan, Nat Stuckey, Charlie Rich, Honored for the second time were country Music. “We’ve had more Lynn Anderson, Eddy Raven, Don The fourth annual Robert J. Bur- written Freddie chart songs than ever before,” he an- Gibson, Susan Raye, Buck Owens, ton Award, presented to the most “Easy Loving,” by by nounced and noted that there were 47 Cash, Tony Moon, and Dick performed BMI Country song, was Hart and published Blue Book Tommy Music; “I Ain’t Never,” by Mel Till is award-winning songs this year com- Heard. given to Donna Fargo, writer, and published Cedar- pared to last year’s record-breaking Prima-Donna Music Co. and Algee and Webb Pierce, by Gerry Wood, ASCAP’s southern Publishing Co., Inc.; “I Started 42. Adams and the society’s southern Music Corp., publishers, of “The wood region associate director, and Charlie Merle Hag- regional exec director, Ed Shea, then Happiest Girl In the Whole U.S.A.” Loving You Again,” by Monk, assistant director, emceed the published by presented the plaques. The award, honoring the late BMI gard and Bonnie Owens, affair. ASCAP board members present Ben Peters Music; “Lonesome 7-7203” Wesley Rose of Milene Mu- president, is an etched glass plaque Top Writers, Pub numbered Justin Tubb, published by Ced- mounted on an aluminum pedestal. It by sic, composer Gerald Marks, and Ir- arwood Publishing: “Missing You,” is presented annually to the Nashville’s hottest songwriting win Z. Robinson of Colgems. ASCAP Sovine and Dale E. Noe, pub- songwriters and publishers of the by Red team, Jerry Foster and Bill Rice, set executives at the dinner included Di- lished by Hill and Range Songs, Inc. most performed BMI Country song the pace again this year with five rector of Operations Paul Marks, Dis- and “That’s I Love You Like I of the year. Why writing awards for their hits with tribution Manager Paul Adler, west Do.” by Jack Morrow, published by coast regional director Herbert Got- Sixteen of the songs honored with “Darling, You Can Always Come Beechwood Music Corp. “I Hate Good-byes,” tlieb and Peter Burke and Tad Malon- BMI awards were presented with ci- Back Home,” Norris Wilson is the leading BMI ey of the Hollywood office, east coast tations marking previous awards. “I “Somebody Loves Me,” “Something writer-award winner, with membership chief David Combs and Can’t Stop Loving You,” written by country About You I Love” and “Take Time six songs, followed by Billy Sherrill to Love Her.” Leading the ASCAP public relations director Walter Don Gibson, published by Acuff-Rose with five and Carmol Taylor with publishers with five awards was Wager. Publications, Inc. and “Release Me.” four. The leading BMI country pub- “Colonel” Bill Hall’s Jack and Bill A GOOD LOVE IS LIKE A GOOD written by Eddie Miller and W. S. lisher-award recipients are Algee Music. SONG—Writer: Casey Kelly, Publish- Other multiple award winners were er: Portofino Music, Producer: Glenn Stevenson, published by Four Star Music Corp., with 12 awards, fol- Ray Griff—who produced, wrote, re- Sutton, Artist: Bob Luman, Epic. with Music Co., Inc., were presented lowed by Blue Book Music, with six, corded and published two award ALL HEAVEN BREAKS LOOSE— seventh-year awards. Sixth-year Tree Publishing Co., Inc., with five songs—Rory Bourke, Jim Weatherly, Writer: Rory Bourke, Publisher: awards went to Dramatis Music (Cont'd on p. 56) Sharon K. Dobbins, Charlie Fields, (Cont'd on p. 52)

Make It Hard (To Take the Easy Music, Ricci Mareno Music and Page Way Out)”. Boy Publications. For excellence in ‘Youth’ Banquet the A & R category, Decca’s Owen SESAC Awards Waugh Heineke Citation Bradley and Metromedia Country’s Dick Heard, were the recipients of For the thii’d time in the history of top honors. More Than 75 Country Trophies the licensing organization, the “Paul presented to: Heinecke Citation of Merit” was Artist awards were Barlow, Floyd Cramer, Jack NASHVILLE — With an emphais on works as well as personalized service awarded. The citation, named for the Jack Greene and Jeannie Seely, Dickey youth, the 1973 SESAC Awards Ban- and attention unequalled in the in- founding president of SESAC, was Lee, Loretta Lynn, 0. B. McClinton, quet was held at the Woodmont dustry,” he said. presented to Irving C. Waugh, pres- Warner Mack, Tommy Overstreet, Country Club in Nashville last ident of WSM, Inc., and inscribed: Russell, Cal Smith, Sammi Thursday evening, (18). Smith Top Composer “In recognition of his invaluable and Johnny Stuckey, Bob- An unannounced “surprise” was longstanding support for the music Smith, Mel Street, Nat Ernest Tubb, Con- the appearance of the McGavock Recognition of wrtier-affiliates industry. The creation of Opryland, by Lee Trammell, Twitty, Dottie West and Faron High School Jazz Rock Ensemble, played a major role at the Awards U.S.A. as a musical theme park has way under the directon of Bobby Jean Banquet. Top honors went to Ray- preseved for the youth of America Young. A. Smith, of the #1 Frost, set the mood for the black tie mond composer their musical heritage. Creative indi- In addition to Prager and Thomp- hit tune, “She Needs Someone to event that each year honors some of vidual leadership such as his has son, other SESAC executives in at- the industry’s foremost artists, writ- Hold Her (When She Cries)”, who helped to make American music an tendance at the Awards Banquet was named “County Music Writer of ers and publishers. The 1973 “invita- international institution.” were: S. B. Candilora, executive vice tion only” affair was hosted by the Year.” Ted Harris, long one of president; W. F. Myers, vice pres- country music’s writers, SESAC’s president, A. H. Prager, and top and re- Other Awards ident and director of international cipient of was attended by some 500 country SESAC’s “Writer of the relations; Norman Odium, vice pres- Year” award for four consecutive music dignitaries from all over the SESAC’s “Ambassador of Music” ident and director of copyright ad- years, this world. More than 75 trophies were year walked away with award, designed to be presented to ministration; Sidney Guber, vice five individual trophies for his latest awarded for musical excellence dur- the person or organization who con- president and director of marketing hits, Handful of Stars,” ing the evening’s ceremonies. “A “The tributed the most during that year to services; Albert F. Ciancimino, house Fool I’ve Been Today,” and “You the promotion and furtherance of counsel; Charles Scully, director of Thompson Comments Against the World,” his and Me plus country music as a musical art form, information services; Nicholas Ar- Hosting the awards presentations perennial favorites, “Crystal Chande- was awarded to the world-renowned comano, operations administrator; liers” Mansions.” Anoth- was the firm’s exec director of Nash- and “Paper concert duo-pianists, Arthur Whit- and Vincent Candilora. production er big winner in the writer category ville operations, Bob Thompson, who temore and Jack Lowe. Since their coordinator. From the SESAC Nash- was Ricci Mareno, who received four welcomed the guests and spoke anpearance in Nashville last year, ville office were Aleene Jackson, pub- briefly individual writers’ trophies as well as about SESAC’s “emphasis on Whittemore and Lowe have included lic relations coordinator; and Fran- the “International Award” for his hit youth” and its “phenomenal success country music in each of their con- cine Anderson, administrative assis- tune, “Send Me No Roses,” recorded with its comparatively new writer’s certs in more than 100 cities coast-to- tant. program.” Reminding the audience by Tommy Overstreet and sub- coast, plus on numerous radio and Ninth Annual Awards Ban- that less than two years ago, SESAC published and released in dozens of television programs all over the na- “Our quet and Presentation Ceremony was was known primarily as a p'uqlisher- countries throughout the world. Oth- tion. In awarding the duplicate tro- far cry from our first one held in oriented organization, iTe"'pointed out er Mareno songs honored included, phies to these artists, Thompson a 1963 when the creation of our Nash- that “since changing our policy in “I’ll Never Break These Chains,” said, “Certainly no individual or ville office was in the formative 1972 regarding direct affiliations for “That’s Enough,” and “You Put Love group could have done more to pro- Prager noted. “At that ban- writers, SESAC has signed agree- Back in My Heart.” mote country music than these two stage,” quet we had some 20 participants, ments with some of the industry’-, i Also receiving writer honors dur- superb artists in an area where it had tonight we have almost 500. We top professional writers as well as ing the evening were Skippy Barrett, been either unknown or unaccepted and are proud of this growth but, per- with many of the new, young talents Charlie Black, John Earl Clift, Bobby just a few short months ago.” most of all, we are proud of who are currently making their mark Fischer, Jerry Gillespie, Warner In the category of publisher haps role in the growth of coun- on today’s changing music scene. We McPherson, Glenn Ray, Hugh King, awards, trophies were presented to SESAC’s possible by the offer not only an outstanding incen- Darrell Statler, Jeremiah Stone and Bronze Music, Cherry Tree Publica- try music, made writers and tive program but worldwide rep- John Virgin, as well as 12-year-old tions, Contention Music, Harbot Mu- creative talent of our resentation and promotion of their 'Tichael White for his song, “You sic, Hello Darlin’ Music, Jackknife publishers.”

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Country Artist of the CMA Award Winners : Week: Roy Clark, Charlie Rich, Loretta Lynn Roy Clark Cop Top Honors Along With Davis, McCoy, O’Dell, Statlers & Conway

NASHVILLE — Chet Atkins, Roy manager for Epic Records. Clark and Charlie Rich took top hon- MCA’s Loretta Lynn, winner of last ors at the Seventh Annual Country years “Entertainer of the Year” Music Awards Show televised live award, was voted 1973’s top “Female over CBS-TV from Nashville’s Grand Vocalist” along with sharing the Ole Opry House Monday night (Octo- award of “Vocal Duo Of The Year” ber 15). with Conway Twitty. Dot Records’ recording artist Roy For the second consecutive year the Clark took top honors as “Enter- Mercury Record’s Statler Brothers tainer Of The Year” for 1973. The were voted “Vocal Group of The award is for the “Act Displaying the Year”. Another repeat winner (for greatest competence in all aspects of the fourth time) was RCA’s Danny the entertainment field in person, per- Davis and The Nashville Brass as formance, staging, public acceptance, “Instrumental Group,” while Monu- attitude, leadership and overall con- ment’s Charlie McCoy repeated his tribution to the country music image” previous years win as “Instrumental- and versatile, talented Roy Clark is ist of The Year”. all of this. Hall of Fame Epic Records’ Charlie Rich needed his little red wagon to take home his RCA’s vice president Chet Atkins, encompassed mulitple awards which was officially installed into the Coun- “Single Record of The Year” (With try Music Hall of Fame. Chet Atkins, Billy Sherrill his producer.) plaque to Mr. Guitar, is one of the primary “Album of The Year” (plaque to pro- “Nashville sound creators”. Also ducer) both on “Behind Closed elected to the Hall of Fame (Posthu- Doors” and “Male Vocalist of The mously) was the late Patsy Cline, Year”. While the award for “Song Of MCA’s “I Fall To Pieces” girl. The Year” went to Kenny O’Dell The Entertainment for the show writer of “Behind Closed Doors”. was provided by Eddy Arnold, John- Kenny O’Dell is writer for House ny Cash, (who also hosted the show), Of Gold Publishing Company. Along Glen Campbell, Merle Haargard, “THE ENTERTAINER”—Take a lively banjo, add the fullness of a twelve with his acceptance, Charlie Rich Charley Pride, Loretta Lynn, Jeanne string guitar, and blend in the sweetness of a classic guitar. Mix well with an made special mention of thanks to Pruet, Barbara Mandrell, Tanya accordion, piano, trumpet, trombone, and drums and you’ve got the makings of Bill Williams, national promotion Tucker, Barbara Fairchild, and Roy a great all-around band. Add a topnotch vocalist with a high caliber wit and Clark. you’ve got a sure-fire formula for CMA’s 1973 “Entertainer of The Year”. Multi-talented Roy Clark does it all. He’s all those talents rolled into one, and he’s worked the Gl^n Campbell Show, the Johnny Carson Show, the Johnny Chet Atkins: (Mr. Guitar) Cash Show, Hollywood Palace, the Jackie Gleason Show, the Merv Griffin Show, The Beverly Hillbillies, Shindig, Dick Clark’s American Bandstand, Joey Bishop Show, and the Bing Crosby Christmas Show, plus others like The Tom Jones Elected To CMA Hall Of Fame Show, a Jim Nabors Special, and the Flip Wilson Show. Add his co-hosting on CBS TV’s Hee Haw, and that’s an outstanding pickin’ and grinnin’ record for one whose teachers said he would “never amount to anything because he doesn’t from WNOX in Knoxville with Bill take anything seriously.” Carlisle and with a group billed as This “one man variety show” was bom in Mehirrin, Virginia, and got his the Dixieland Swingers. He later did start by winning the country music banjo championship twice. radio stints at WLW, Cincinnati, Following a three-year stint as a regular on Jimmy Dean’s show and a spell WPTF; Raleigh; WRVA, Richmond; of co-hosting his own show, Roy’s endless talents took on a new dimension and KDA, Denver. Finally, he landed when he played the dual role of “Cousin Roy” and “mother Myrtle” on the at WSM in Nashville. It was while Beverly Hillbillies. Now his co-hosting job on Hee-Haw allows Roy the oppor- there he was signed by mail by the tunity to apply his variety of “country corn to master instrumentalist” abilities. late Steve Sholes, who had discovered On signing a long term contract with Dot Records, Roy recorded a beautiful and. developed many major artists ballad entitled “Yesterday When I Was Young”, followed by various instru- during his long career at Sholes RCA. mental and vocal singles such as “September Song”, “I Never Picked Cotton”, contacted the guitarist immediately “Thank God and Greyhound,” and “Come Live With Me”. after hearing an electrical transcrip- His latest release on Dot Records “Somewhere Between Love and Tomorrow,” tion by of tune Chet a called “Canned was produced by Dot Records president Jim Fogelsong. Exclusive management Heat.” is by the Jim Halsey Co. Inc. In 1950, Chet Atkins became a regular member of the world-renowned Red Seal albums). Grand Ole Opry, about the time coun- With Boots Randolph and Floyd Mac Wiseman try fans were humming and buying Cramer (and occasionally Jerry “Galloping Guitar.” Reed), Chet currently tours on the Has Tribute Chet’s own RCA albums, now num- Masters Festival of Music roadshow- bering more than thirty, and his sin- originally scheduled as an occasional WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA — Res- NASHVILLE—Chet Atkins, one of gles began carrying to a receptive weekend date, it is now a weekly idents of Mac Wiseman’s home town, country music’s living legends, was public a new and intimate conception affair year-round. The Festival of Waynesboro, Virginia, have pro- elected to admission in CMA’s Hall of Music did the Kraft Music Hall early claimed Sunday, October as Mac Fame. of guitar, and he was to become an 21, important influence in the growth of in 1971 and has one of the highest Wiseman Day. They have made the For nearly eleven years, Chet had Nashville as a primary music center. repeat booking ratios in show busi- day-long tribute part of the commu- been doubling as both performer and When RCA’s burgeoning recording ness. nity’s Fall Foliage Festival. manager of RCA’s Nashville office, eight miles complex was completed there in 1957, Chet Atkins is warmly received as a Wiseman was born and was juggling his schedule to in- Chet was chosen to pilot the oper- guitar virtuoso wherever he appears away and lived there through his high clude about thirty concerts annually ation, and eleven years later, he and draws from a repertoire ranging school years. He developed his inter- all over the country. And through attended moved up to division vice president in from Bach to Spanish music to pop, est in music there and then these years, he was establishing a Nashville, where he became an enor- country and contemporary. He has Shenandoah Conservatory of Music in world-wide reputation as a master mous part of the phenomenon known been chosen Outstanding Instrumen- Dayton, Virginia, about 25 miles muscian and top guitarist. as “The Nashville Sound.” talist for thirteen consecutive years away. Although Wiseman frequently vis- The Atkins story has its roots in More than three dozen recording by Cash Box and has twice won the its his parents in Waynesboro, it’s the verdant Clinch Mountains of Ten- artists from around the world now Playboy poll as Best Guitarist and been over twenty years since he per- nessee. Chet was bom there on June depend on Chet’s taste, musical received the Humanitarian Award of formed in his home town. But that 20, 1924, in the small town of Lut- knowledge, ambition and executive the National Council of Christians pattern will be broken when he will trell, some twenty miles from ability. They know they have a tire- and Jews in 1972. To Chet’s other _ do two complete concerts for the Knoxville. There he absorbed the mu- less worker in their behalf in the con- honors were added Grammy Awards home folks. sic which has become part of Ameri- trol room when they cut a record. for “Chet Atkins Picks the Best,” Local officials have been placing ca’s national heritage preserved in which was selected Best Contem- Chet Atkins himself, has made in- “Welcome Home, Mac” banners all our mountain fastnesses. His father porary Instrumental Performance of numerable guest appearances in a over town, and the local chamber of taught piano and voice; an old wind- 1967; “Me and Jerry,” the duet album variety of musical settings. Among commerce is preparing to host a spe- up phonograph provided entertain- he made with Jerry Reed, chosen Best them: guest soloist spots with a num- cial hospitality hour for Mac in a ment. Jimmie Rodgers’ records Instrumental Performance in were a ber of Symphony Orchestras; a jazz County must for Chet. local hotel. Somewhere along the date at the I960 Newport Jazz 1970; and “Snowbird,” Best Country way, Fes- Mac stated, “I’m really very flat- Chet traded 1971. 1 an old pistol for a tival; before Instrumental Performance of President Kennedy at the , ’69” tered that they want to have this kin: guitar. His “Solid Gold was nominated ~ White House when Chet played for of day in my honor, but I th . • in the same category in 1969. By the time he finished high school, the Press Photographers’ Ball in most interested in seeing a A

he had acquired • proficiency on the March, 1961; and with the Boston “Mr. Guitar” and his wife, Leona, school friends that I hare-, t instrument and was broadcasting Pops (with whom he later cut two live in Nashville. long time.

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1 RIDIN’ MY THUMB 38 ALL IN THE NAME OF LOVE TO MEXICO Narvel Felts (Cinnamon 771) 46 (Jack 3 Bill Music—ASCAP) Johnny Rodriguez (Mercury 73416) 2 (Hallnote—BMI) 39 TOO MUCH HOLD BACK 2 REDNECKS, WHITE SOCKS Little David Wilkins (MCA 40115) 41 (Emerald Isle —BMI) AND BLUE RIBBON BEER 40 BLOOD RED & GOIN’ DOWN Johnny Russell (RCA 0021) 1 Tanya Tucker (Columbia 45892) 29 BMI) (Jando ASCAP) (Jack — — (Tree—BMI) 3 DON’T GIVE UPON ME 41 STAY ALL NIGHT Jerry Wallace (MCA 40111) 5 Willie Nelson (Atlantic 2979) 44 (4 Star/ Ben Peter—BMI) (Perr International —BMI) 4 THE MIDNIGHT OIL 42 LAY A LITTLE LOVIN' ON ME Barbara Mandrell (Columbia 45904) 6 Del Reeves (United Artists 308) 42 (Tree —BMI) (Gee Whiz/Tommv Hill —BMI) 5 SUNDAY SUNRISE 43 YOU ASK ME Brenda Lee (MCA 40107) 4 Waylon Jennings (RCA 0086) 52 (Screen Gems/Columbia/Sweet (Baron Music BMI) Glorv— BMI) — 6 SAWMILL 44 IF WE MAKE IT Mel Tillis (MGM 14585) 9 THROUGH DECEMBER (Cedarwood—BMI) Merle Haggard (Capitol 3746) 51 7 TOO FAR GONE (Shade Trep—BMI) Joe Stampley (Dot 17469) 7 45 SOMEWHERE BETWEEN (Al Gallico — BMI) LOVE AND TOMORROW 8 WE’RE GONNA HOLD ON Roy Clark (Dot 27006) 53 George Jones & Tammy Wynette 10 (Chess'Charlie Bav—ASCAP) (Epic 511031) 46 THAT’S WHAT I’LL DO (Altam Corp./High Morning Music BMI) — Don Gibson (Hickory 036) 47 9 PAPER ROSES (Acuff Rose— BMI) Marie Osmond (MGM 14609) 12 47 LOVE ME (Lewis ASCAP) — Marty Robbins (MCA 41034) 49 10 KID STUFF (Moss Rose—BMI) Barbara Fairchild (Columbia 4-45903) 3 48 SUGAR MAN (Duchess BMI) — Peggy Little (Epic 11028) 45 11 THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRL (Al Gallico/ Algee—BMI) Charlie Rich (Epic 11040) 19 49 OH, OH. I’M FALLING (Al Gallico —Algee —BMI) 12 COUNTRY SUNSHINE IN LOVE AGAIN Eddy Arnold (MGM 14600) 35 Dottie West (RCA 0072) 16 (Planetary—ASCAP) (Shade—ASCAP / Tree—BM I) 13 BROAD-MINDED MAN 50 THE LAST LOVE SONG Hank Williams Jr. (MGM 14656) 54 Jim Ed Brown (RCA 0059) 14 (Hank Williams Jr. Music—BMI) 1 (Unicha DDe 1 —BMI) 14 TIL THE WATER STOPS 51 CAN I SLEEP IN YOUR ARMS Jeannie Seeley (MCA 40074) 34 RUNNING (Tree— BMI) Billy Crash Craddock (ABC 11379) 15 52 THE DEVIL IS A WOMAN (Pocketfull Of Tunes BMI) — Brian Shaw (RCA 0058) 56 15 PERFECT STRANGER (Dunbar— BMI) Freddie Weller (Columbia 45902) 13 53 SAY, HAS ANYBODY SEEN (Roadmast°r—BMI) 16 IT’LL BE HER MY SWEET GYPSY ROSE Terry Stafford (Atlantic 4006) 36 David Rogers (Atlantic 4005) 17 (Levine & B r own—BMI) (Roarin’ / Kimtra —ASCAP) 54 PRECIOUS 17 I’M YOUR WOMAN MEMORIES Jeanne Pruitt (MCA 40116) 20 FOLLOW ME (Rav Baker/Glen Leven—ASCAP) Josie Brown (RCA 0042) 58 (Fall Creek— 18 I’LL NEVER BREAK ASCAP) THESE CHAINS 55 KENTUCKY SUNSHINE Wayne Kemp (MCA 40112) 48 Tommy Overstreet (Dot 17474) 21 (Tema Music—ASCAP) -k (Rccii Mareno—SFSAC) 19 YOU’RE THE BEST THING 56 SPARKLIN’ BROWN EYES Dickey Lee (RCA 0082) 59 THAT EVER HAPPENED (Dixie— BMI) Ray Price (Columbia 45889) 8 57 WHAT GOT TO YOU (Keca Music ASCAP) — Ray Griff (Dot 17471) 50 20 SING ABOUT LOVE (Blue Echo—ASCAP) Lvnn Anderson (Columbia 45918) 26 58 ROLLIN’ IN MY (Flagship—BMI) SWEET BABY’S ARMS 21 I NEED SOMEBODY BAD Hank Wilson (Shelter 7336) 61 Jack Greene (MCA 11 40108) (Peer— International —BMI) (Ben Petprs— BMI) 22 PLASTIC TRAINS, 59 I CAN’T SIT STILL Patti Page (Epic 11032) 55

(Al 1 PAPER PLANES Ga 1 ico / Algee—BMI) Susan Raye (Caoitol 3699) 23 60 GOT LEAVING ON HER MIND (Blue Book—BMI) Nat Stuckey (RCA 0114) 64 23 DARLIN’ DON’T COME BACK (Jack Music Inc. —BMI) Dorsey Burnette (Capitol 3678) 24 61 YOU’RE WEARIN’ ME DOWN (Brothpr Karl’s BMI) — Kenny Price (RCA 0083) 66 24 TALKIN’ WITH MY LADY (Blue Echo—ASCAP) Johnny Duncan (Columbia 45917) 25 62 WARM LOVE (Danor/ Algpe BMI) — Sue Thompson & Don Gibson 68 25 LITTLE GIRL GONE (Hickory HK 303) Donna Fargo (Dot 17476) 28 Acuff— Rose—BMI) (Prima Donna Music Co. — BMI) 63 I LOVE V 26 SOMETIMES A MEMORY Tom T. Hall (Mercury 7336) — AIN’T ENOUGH (Hallnote Music— BMI) Jerry Lee Lewis (Mercury 73423) 30 64 WRAP YOUR LOVE (Meltine/ Jerrv Lee Lewis—BMI) AROUND ME

27 JUST WHAT I HAD IN MIND Melba Montgomery (Elektra 45866) 69 Faron Young (Mercury 73403) 18 (Window Music— BMI) (Ben Peters—BMI) 65 SONG AND DANCE MAN 28 IF YOU CAN’T FEEL IT Johnny Pavcheck (Epic 11046) — Freddie Hart (Capitol 3730) 33 (Jack & Bill—ASCAP) (Blue* Book Music— BMI) 66 SECOND CUP OF COFFEE 29 ARMS FULL OF EMPTY George Hamilton IV (RCA 0084) 70 Buck Owens (Capitol 3688) 22 (Moose—CAPAC) (Blue Book—BMI) 67 LILA 30 YOU KNOW WHO Doyle Holly (Barnaby 5027) — Bobby Bare (RCA 0033) 32 (Dobbis Music— BMI) (Evil Eve—BMI) 68 MY LOVE IS DEEP 31 CARRY ME BACK Pat Daisy (RCA 0087) 72 Statler Bros. (Mercury 73415) 31 (Pi -Gem—BMI) (American Cowbov—BMI) 69 BAD, BAD, BAD COWBOY Wcjtten by: Riis, Rice, Fields 32 THE WHOLE WORLD’S Tompall Glaser (MGM 14622) 73 MAKING LOVE AGAIN (Glaser Bros. — BMI) Published, by: 1 ' TONIGHT 70 COUNTRY GIRL ' : . . Glen Barber (Hickory Bobby G. Rice (Metromedia 0075) 39 302) 65 iricus Music Uncle & Ben’s Music (Americus/Uncle Ben’s—ASCAP) (Milene—ASCAP) 33 LET ME BE THERE 71 STILL LOVING YOU Olivia Newton John (MCA 4010T) 40 Bob Luman (Epic 11039) 74 (Al Gallico— BMI) (Acuff-Rose— BMI) 34 AMAZING LOVE 72 SAME OLD CALIF. MEMORY Charlie Pride (RCA 43 0073) Henson Cargirl (Atlantic 4007) — (Pi-G°m Music BMI) — (Hill & Range Song—BMI) 35 KISS IT AND 73 I’LL BE YOUR BRIDGE MAKE IT BETTER Wilma Burgess (Shannon 813) 75 Mac Davis (Columbia 45911) 37 (Acclaim— BMI) (Screen Gems—Columbia/ (Ma—Ree—ASCAP) Songpainter— BMI) 74 I CAN’T GET OVER YOU 36 AIN’T IT GOOD * Norro Wilson (RCA 0062) 38 TO SAVE MY LIFE METROMEDIA COUNTRY IS MANUFACTURED (Al Ga llico / Algee—BMI) Lefty Frizzell (ABC 11387) — DISTRIBUTED BY RCA 37 YOU’VE NEVER BEEN (Blue Crest—BMI) THIS FAR 75 LADY OF THE NIGHT Conway Twitty (MCA 40094) 27 David Houston (Epic 11048) — (Twitty Bird Music—BMI) (Algee/Altam—BMI)

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Top Country Albums

1 YOU’VE NEVER BEEN 22 CAL SMITH THIS FAR BEFORE (MCA 344) 19 Conway Twitty (MCA 359) 1 23 CARRY ME BACK 2 LOVE IS THE FOUNDATION Statler Bros. (Mercury SRM 1-676) 43 Loretta Lynn (MCA 355) 2 24 LOVE AND MUSIC 3 THE BRENDA LEE STORY Porter Wagoner And Dolly Parton 15 (RCA APL 1-0248) (MGM 4012) 3 25 BUBBLING OVER 4 ALL I EVER MEANT TO DO WAS SING Dolly Parton (RCA APL 1-0286) 31 26 THIS IS BOOTH Johnny Rodriguez (Mercury SRM 1-686) 12 TONY (Capitol 11210) 33 I DIXIE BLUES 5 LOVE 27 BILL Merle Haggard (Capitol ST11200) 4 Bill Anderson (MCA 320) 23 6 SLIPPIN’ AWAY 28 TOP OF THE WORLD Jean Shepard (United Artists UAiA 144) 14 Lynn Anderson (Columbia KC 32429) 25 7 BEHIND CLOSED DOORS 29 TOUCH THE MORNING Charlie Rich (Epic 32247) 5 Don Gibson (Hickory HR 4501) 41 8 FULL MOON 30 CLOWER POWER Kris Kristofferson & Rita Coolidge 24 Jerry Clower (MCA 317) 28 (ASM SP 4403) 31 ARMS FULL OF 9 IF SHE JUST HELPS ME EMPTY Buck Owens (Capitol ST-11222) 38 GET OVER YOU 32 TOMORROW NIGHT Sonny James (Columbia KC 32291) 6 Charlie Rich (RCA APL 10258) 26 10 LOUISIANA WOMAN— 33 HAND OF LOVE MISSISSIPPI MAN Billy Walker (MGM SE 4908) 44 Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn 9 34 COME LIVE WITH ME (MCA 355) Roy Clark (Dot DOS 26010) 27 11 HANK WILSON’S 35 LORD, MR. FORD BACK VOL. 1 Jerry Reed—RCA APL10238 29 (Capitol SW 8923) 16 36 WHAT’S YOUR 12 JUST WHAT I HAD IN MIND MAMA’S NAME Faron Young (Mercury SRM 1-674) 10 Tanva Tucker (Columbia KC 32272) 32 13 PAPER ROSES 37 THE EARL SCRUGGS REVIEW Marie Osmond (MGM/Koiob SE 4910) 18 Earl Scruggs (Columbia KC 32426) — 14 SAWMLIL 38 MARTY ROBBINS Mel Tillis (MGM 4907) 17 (MCA 342) 34 15 PRIMROSE LANE/DON'T 39 SUNDAY MORNING UP ON ME COMING DOWN Jerry Wallace (MCA 366) 22 Johnnv Cash (Columbia C 32240) 45 16 JESUS WAS A CAPRICORN 40 PLASTIC TRAINS, (Monument ZS 7-8558) 7 17 TRIP TO HEAVEN PAPER PLANES Susan Pave (Capitol St. 11223) — Freddie Hart (Capitol S 11197) 11 Is 41 MR. COUNTRY ROCK This 18 JOHNNY CASH & Billy "Crash” Craddock (ABC ABCX-788) — HIS WOMAN 42 SUPER PICKER Johnny Cash & June Carter 24 Rov Clark (Dot 26008) (Famous) 37 (Columbia 32443) 43 SOMETIMES A MEMORY 19 DRIFT AWAY AIN’T ENOUGH Narvel Felts (Cinnamon 5000) 8 Jerry Lee Lewis (Mercury SRM 1-677) — Pat Roberts’ 20 ELVIS 44 DOYLE HOLLY (RCA APLJ0283) 13 Doyle Holly (Barnaby BR15010) 39 21 SATIN SHEETS 45 DON WILLIAMS VOL. 1 Jeannie Pruitt —MCA 338 20 (JMI 4004) 40 New Single: Additions To Radio Playlists A broad view of the titles many of radio’s key country Tm Gonna Keep Searching'" DOA-17478 stations added to their “Playlists” last week From Pat's new album. WUBE—CINCINNATI Rosie Cries A Lot— Ferlin Husky—ABC Wrap Your Love Around Me— Meiba I Love—Tom T. Hall — Mercury Come Phone Jean Shepard UA Montgomery— Elektra On — — And Dance Man Johnny Paycheck Thank You Teardrops—-David Houston— Epic Song — The Smile Of Joy—Clay Hart-—Ranwood Epic I'll Be Doggone—Penny DeHaven—Mercury I Believe In Sunshine— Roger Miller Columbia I Wanna Be Close To You—Lamar Morris Song And Dance Man—Johnny Paycheck MGM Epic — This Is Music To The Man -Teresa Brewer KCKN—KANSAS Amsterdam Rosie Cries A Lot— Ferlin Huskey—ABC The Baptism Of Jessie Taylor—Johnny WIRE— INDIANAPOLIS Russell RCA Houston — The Lady Of The Night— David Let’s Go All The Way Tonight— Mel Tillis/ Epic Sherry Bryce—MGM Song And Dance Man Johnny Paycheck — I Love—Tom T. Hall — Mercury Epic Pick The Wildwood Flower—Johnny Cash & Pat Roberts’ Lovin' On Borrowed Time— Mel Street Mother Maybelle—Columbia Metromedia Country Song And Dance Man—Johnny Paycheck Pick The Wildwood Flower—Johnny Cash & Epic Mother Maybelle—Columbia Fiddlin’ Around—Chet Atkins—RCA I Believe In Sunshine— Roger Miller Columbia Release Me—Charlie McCoy—Monument WEEP— PITTSBURGH I Love-—-Tom T. Hall— Mercury Summer, The First Time—Bobby Goldsboro —UA Album: Merle New WONE—DAYTON If We Make It Through December— If We Make It Through December— Merle Haggard—Capitol 'This is Pat Roberts" DOS 26011 Haggard-—Capitol Lila — Doyle Holly—Barnaby It's moving up the charts rapidly. COUNTRY LOOKING AHEAD

1 THE LAST BLUES SONG 9 ROLLIN’ RIG BMI) (Newkeys Music—BMI) (Screen Gems—Columbia / Summerhill— Dick Curless (Capitol 3698) Dave Dudley (Rice 73-5064) 2 BLEEP YOU 10 LIFE STREAM (Tree—BMI) (Matagun— BMI) Cal Smith—MCA 40136 Rick Nelson —MCA 40130) LOVIN’ ON BORROWED TIME 3 I NEED HELP 11 Briarpatch ASCAP) (Big Swing & Joy Gene— BMI) (Levisa/ — Carl Smith (Columbia 45923) Mel Street (Metromedia Country 0143) 4 SECRET LOVE 12 JOLEN Personal (Warner Bros. —BMI) (Owepar— BMI) Tony Booth (Capitol (3723) Dolly Parton (RCA 0145) Management: 13 I’M GONNA KEEP SEARCHIN’ 5 SUNSHINE FEELING (Al Gallico/Algee—BMI) Jack Roberts (Blue Book Music—BMI) Pat Roberts (Dot D0A 17478) Lawanda Landsey (Capitol 3739) Agency 14 ANOTHER FOOTBALL YEAR 6 RELEASE ME (Wilderness— BMI) (Four Star—BMI) Jeannie C. Rilev (MGM 14666) Charlie McCoy (Monument 78585) 15 SUMMER (FIRST TIME) 7 CITY OF NEW ORLEANS (Pen In Hand—BMI) (Buddah/Turnplke Tom —ASCAP) Bobby Goldsboro (United Artists 251) Sammi Smith (Mega 615-0118) 16 THE GIRL WHO WAITS Distributed by Famous Music Corporation ON TABLES A Gulf + Western Company 8 THE FIDDLE MAN (Palo Turo—Music— BMI) Ronnie Milsap (RCA 0097) Red Steagall (Capitol 3724) (Chess Music—ASCAP) i8 Cash Box — October 27, 1973 Those participating in 1” "The Baptism of Jesse Taylor are as follows: KAWA, KBFW, KBOX, KBUC, KBUY, KCKC, KDJW, KEEN, KENR, KERE, KFDI, KGAY,

KHOS, KIKK, KKYX, KLAC, KNUZ, KPRB, KRAK, KSAY, KSPO, KTUF, KWMT, WBAP, WCLU, WCOS, WEEP, WELW, WENO, WESC, WGBG, WHN, WITL, WIVK, WJAZ, WJJD, WKDA, WKYG, WMAD, WMNI, WMC, WMNT, WMTS, WPLO, WPNX, WRCP, WSEN, WSM, WTVR, WWOL, WXCL, WYNA

Johnny Russell s new single got its on-the-air christening from these radio stations. Forced from its parent album by tremendous d.j. response, Jesse is a sure-fire follow-up to its smash big brother Rednecks, White Socks & Blue Ribbon Beer” (title cut from the LP and a single giant on its own). The Baptism of JesseTaylor’ — the birth of Johnny Russell s newest hit!

Our thanks and apologies to all those stations playing this great new hit record who may have been omitted because of publication deadlines. ItCilnnm Recordso _i and apes I

CfshBm Country Roundup

Bobby G. Rice says, “The Whole a tour of Texas and Oklahoma. “Once World’s Makin’ Love Again To- Again The Sun Will Shine,” follows night.”—The Jim Ed Brown show, Tyner’s first release, “Blow A Kiss” composed by Jim Ed, The Gems and on the Triune label. To celebrate its the Cates Sisters, leave for Europe 11th anniversary of playing country November 15 where they will be music for all of Northern California, doing shows through December 18. KRAK is staging a live spectacular Jim Ed’s current RCA chart climber at the Sacramento Memorial Auditor- is “Broad Minded Man.” ium on Saturday, November 3rd with j R. W. and Donna Blackwood of the two shows, 7:00 and 9:30 P.M. Danny I Blackwood Singers are proud parents Davis & The Nashville Brass top the of a new male “singer.” The new list of headliners that also includes baby has been named R. W. Black- Boots Randolph and Tanya Tucker. wood III. MCA’s Jack Greene and Merle Haggard scored a sellout at Jeannie Seeley are in Toronto to the Veterans Memorial Hall in join Jose Feliciano in taping the Ian Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, October Tyson Show. Miss Seely will return 6th, | drawing 4,000 people at $5.50 to Canada next week to guest on the top, according to Michael Brown, ad- Tommy Hunter Show. ministrator for Concert Express. The Johnny Carver and ABC records night before he grossed $30,000 for a bossman Ron Chancey. the songwrit- near sellout in two shows at the Cin- ing team responsible for Carver’s hit cinnati Music Hall. Appearing with t “You Really Haven’t Changed,” have Merle Haggard in the Concert Ex- been closeted in a songwriting effort press promoted shows were Bonnie to repeat their success. Elektra rec- Owens, Don Bowman, and the Os- ords, Melba Montgomery, is on a borne Brothers. whirlwind promo trip with her hit The Oaks, who have just finished first session for ! single “Wrap Your Love Around recording their Me.” Columbia Records, will appear on the October 22 Singer Lou Christie made a sur- Mike Douglas TV Show prise visit to Nashville recently and with co-host Charley Pride. The wound up staying a week and perform- group has also taped its first appear- which will be ing on the Grand Ole Opry. It was ance on Hee Haw, season. recording Christie’s first visit in three years to shown this MCA Pruett is scheduled to the United States. He has been living artist Jeanne the Ion Tyson Show_ in To- and working in London, England but tape TV 12-13-14. Jeris Ross his wife and family are preparing to ronto December single out on ABC/Dunhill re-establish residence in the U.S. has a new Christie, a tremendously popular titled “Moon Tan.” Shorty Lavender, who has booked rock artist during the 1960’s, is now recording for Three Brothers Records David Houston for another 19 dates that the (CTI) where he has had one release, this month, also discloses “Wilma Lee and Stoney.” He sang Epic artist will be among those per- 16 at the Nashville that song, a tribute to the country forming October luncheon music greats, on the Opry. Sheraton, during this year’s of the Fair Buyers Association. Merle Haggard on one his ' of most Johnny Paycheck will perform at a extensive tours this year. The benefit in his hometown of Green- November dates include, Minneapol- field, Ohio October 25. Proceeds will is, Minn. (14) Madison Wise. (15) go to underprivileged children of Davenport, Iowa (16) Jackson, Tenn. that area. Paycheck is also set to Louisville, Ky. Flint, (17) (18) Mich. tape the Tommy Hunter show for (21) Ft. Wayne, Ind. Knoxville, (23) BBC-TV in Toronto Dec. 12-13. Fol- Tenn. (24) Peoria, Illinois (25) Mil- lowing that the popular Paycheck waukee, Wise. (27) Sioux City, Iowa performs Dec. 14-15 at the plush Des Moines, (28) Iowa (29) Kansas Stardust Club in Waldorf, Maryland. City, Kansas and (30) Omaha, Ne- Paramount records is releasing a braska (Dec. 1). Appering with Merle new album by Ivory Joe Hunter in Haggard will be Bonnie Owens and November. In it are three songs from The Strangers, Don Bowman and the the catalog of Jack Music, Inc. One is Osborne Brothers. relatively recent—“The Shelter of Harrison Tyner, recording artist Your Eyes,” written by Don for Loyd of Nashville Records is on Williams. The other two are classics: a three-state tour promoting his new “She Thinks I Still Care,” by Dickey release “Once Again The Sun Will Lee and “I Know One” by Jack Cle- Shine.” Tyner recently returned from met. Top Stars Spur U.A. Records MGM Country Action Inks Louvin

HOLLYWOOD — In the article titled NASHVILLE — United Artists Rec- “MGM Splurge in Country Sales” ords has signed Charlie Louvin to an (Cash Box, Oct. 13), the super stars exclusive long-term recording con- who built the country division of tract. Previous to his UA pact Lou- MGM figure just as prominently in vin had been associated with Capitol any continuing story of the label as Records for over a decade first as the latest signings. The latter, includ- half of the Louvin Brothers team un- ing Eddy Arnold, Marie Osmond and til the untimely death of his brother Jud Strunk, who were mentioned in Ira and more recently as a solo artist. that recent story, may loom large in Among- his past recordings are an account of remarkably increased “See The Big Man Cry,” “What Are sales, along with new marketing Those Things,” “Will You Visit Me methods and chart action details. On Sunday,” and “I Think I’ll Go The stars who have proved to be Somewhere” (And Cry Myself To the backbone of the MGM country Sleep). ^ division, however, tell the rest of the Louvin will shortly be recording in story. They include Hank Williams Nashville, under the suprvision of Sr., Mel Tillis, Hank Williams Jr., Kelso Herston, UA’s country a&r Billy Walker, Jeannie C. Riley, Tom- topper with whom he had worked on pall and the Glaser Bros., Sheb many of his latest Capitol successes. Wooley, Lois Johnson, Sherry Bryce, United Artists country division un- Lamar Morris, Ronnie Sessions, plus der the new team of Herston and recent additions like Stonewall Jack- director of sales and promotion Lynn son, George Wallace, Jr., Kenny Ser- Shults has achieved progress in 1973. ratt and the star of the syndicated The label reached the number one radio program “Continental Story,” spot on the bestseller lists via the Jerry Naylor. first recording from new UA artist The director of MGM’s country di- Jean Shepard recording “Slippin’ * vision, Don Ovens, stressed last week Away” and the Del Reeves single of that “all of the ingredients, artists, “Lay A Little Lovin’ On Me.” Also, campaigns and an accelerated sales in addition to the signing of Louvin, thrust, have brought the division to Slim Whitman has renewed his UA its new-found super success.” deal.

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ORANGE BLOSSOM SPECIAL— ASCAP Award’s Writer: Ervin Rouse, Publisher: MCA, Inc., Producer: Charlie McCoy, Cont’d from p. 44 Artist: Charlie McCoy, Monument.

Chappell and Co., Inc., Producer: Pete RED NECKS, WHITE SOCKS Drake, Artist: David Rogers, Colum- AND BLUE RIBBON BEER— bia. Writer: Chuck Neese, Publisher: Jan- (ALL TOGETHER NOW) LET’S do Music, Producer: Jerry Bradley, FALL APART-—Writer: Johnny Artist: Johnny Russell, RCA. Koonse, Publisher: Chess Music, Pro- RIDERS IN THE SKY—Writer: ducers Tom Collins/Jack D. Johnson Stan Jones, Publisher: Edwin H. Mor- for Gemini Productions, Artist: Ron- ris & Co., Inc., Producer: Jim Fogle- nie Milsap, RCA. song. Artist: Roy Clark, Dot. BAD, BAD LEROY BROWN— SEA OF HEARTBREAK—Writers: Writer: Jim Croce, Publisher: Blen- Hal David/Paul Hampton, Publisher: dingwell Music/American Broadcast- Shapiro Bernstein & Co., Inc., Pro- ing Music Corp., Producer: Glenn ducer: Ronny Light, Artist: Kenny Sutton, Artist: Anthony Armstrong Price, RCA. Jones, Epic. SHE FIGHTS THAT LOVIN’ CRYING OVER YOU—Writer: FEELING—Writer: Jack Adams, Danny Flowers, Publisher: Milene Publisher: Ramblin’ Rose Music, Pro- Music, Inc. Producer: Dickey Lee/Al- ducer: Jerry Kennedy, Artist: Faron len Reynolds, Artist: Dickey Lee, Young, Mercury. RCA. DAISY A DAY- Writer: Jud SHE’S GOT TO BE A SAINT— — Writers: Strunk, Publishers: Pierre Cossette Joe Paulini/Mario J. (Mike) Di Napoli, Publishers: Music Co./Every Little Tune, Inc., Galleon Music, Producer: Don Costa, Artist: Jud Inc., Producer: Don Law, Artist: Ray Strunk. MGM. Price, Columbia. DANNY’S SONG—Writer: Kenny SHE’S MY ROCK—Writer: Sharon j Loggins, Publisher: Gnossos Music, K. Dobbins, Publisher: Ironside Mu- Producer: Brain Ahern, Artist: Anne sic, Producer: Earl Ball, Artist: Ston- Murray, Capitol. ey Edwards, Capitol. DARLING, YOU CAN ALWAYS SING ME A LOVE SONG TO BA- COME BACK HOME—Writers: Jerry BY—-Writers: Rayburn Anthony/Gene Foster/Bill Rice, Publisher: Jack and Dobbins/Jean Whitehead, Publishers: Bill Music Company, Producer: Billy Venomous Music/Two Rivers Music, Sherrill, Artist: Jody Miller, Epic. Producers: Billy Walker/Darrell DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT’S LIKE Glenn, Artist: Billy Walker, MGM. TO BE LONESOME—Writer: Bert SMILE, SOMEBODY LOVES YOU Publisher: TAJ Music Company, Pro- Writer: Tony Austin, Publisher: Full ducer: Joe Johnson, Artist: Jerry Swing Music, Inc., Producer: Roy Wallace, Decca. Dea, Artist: Linda Gail Lewis, Mer- DRIFT AWAY—Writer: Mentor cury. Williams, Publisher: Almo Music Cor- poration, Producer: FARAH Produc- SOMEBODY LOVES ME—Writers: Jerry Foster/Bill Rice, Publisher: Jack tions, Artist: Narvel Felts, Cinna- mon. & Bill Music Company, Producer: Billy Sherrill, Artist: Johnny Paycheck, DRINKIN’ WINE SPO-DEE- Epic. O’DEE—Writer: Buddy Kaye, Pub- lisher: MCA, Inc., Producer: Steve SOMETHING ABOUT YOU I Rowland, Artist: Jerry Lee Lewis, LOVE—Writers: Jerry Foster/Bill Mercury. Rice, Publisher: Jack and Bill Music Company, Producer: Billy Sherrill, HEAVEN IS MY WOMAN’S Artist: Johnny Paycheck, Epic. LOVE—Writer: Sharon K. Dobbins, Publishers: Famous Music Corp. /Iron- SOMEWHERE MY LOVE— side Music, Producer: Ricci Mareno Writers: Maurice Jarre/Paul Francis Webster, Publisher: Music and MGB Productions, Artist: Tommy Robbins Overstreet, Dot. Corporation, Producer: Joe Allison, Artist: Red Steagall, Capitol. I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW— Writer: Johnny Nash, Publisher: Cay- SWEET COUNTRY WOMAN— Writers: Sandy St. John/Chuck man Music Ltd., Producer: Chip Young, Artist: Lloyd Green, Monu- Tharp, Publisher: Chappell and Co., ment. Inc., Producer: Billy Sherrill, Artist: Johnny Duncan, Columbia. I HATE GOOD-BYES—Writers: Jerry Foster/Bill Rice, Publisher: TAKE TIME TO LOVE HER— Writers: Jerry Foster /Bill Rice, Pub- Jack and Bill Music Company, Pro- ducer: Bobby Bare, Artist: Bobby lisher: Jack and Bill Music Company, Bradley, Artist: Bare, RCA. Producer: Jerry Nat Stuckey, RCA. I COULDN’T LET JUST HER STATION WALK AWAY—Writer: Charles THE GREAT FILLING Writer: Jimmy Buffett, Wesley Bell, Publisher: Glenwood HOLDUP— Music Corporation, Producer: Steve Publisher: Let There Be Music, Inc. Artist: Stone, Artist: Dorsey Burnette, Capi- Producer: Don Gant, Jimmy Buffett, ABC/Dunhill. * tol. THE LAWRENCE WELK-HEE I LOVE YOU MORE AND MORE EVERDAY Writer: Don Robertson, HAW COUNTER-REVOLUTION — Horton, Publisher: Don Robertson Music POLKA—Writer: Vaughn Music, Corp., Producer: George Richey, Art- Publisher: Happy-Go-Lucky Producer: Joe Allison, Artist: Roy ist: Sonny James, Columbia. Clark, Dot. IT RAINS JUST THE SAME IN NIGHT — Writer: MISSOURI—Writer: Ray Griff, Pub- TOMORROW Coslow, Publisher: Bourne Com- lisher: Blue Echo Music. Producer: Sam pany, Producer: Chet Atkins, Artist: Ray Griff, Artist: Ray Griff, Dot. Charlie Rich, RCA. IT’S A MATTER OF TIME— Writers: Writer: Clive Westlake, Publisher: TOP OF THE WORLD— Richard Carpenter/John Bettis, Pub- Gladys Music, Inc., Producer: Felton lishers: Music Corp./Hammer & Jarvis, Artist: Elvis Presley, RCA. Almo Nails Music, Producer: Glenn Sutton, JOHN’S BEEN SHUCKIN’ MY Artist: Lynn Anderson, Columbia. CORN—Writer: Onie Wheeler. Pub- lisher: Onie’s Music Publishing TOUCH THE MORNING—Writer: Music, Co. /Atlanta Music, Inc., Producer: Eddy Raven, Publisher: Milene * Onie Wheeler, Artist: Onie Wheeler, Inc., Producer: Wesley Rose, Artist: Royal American. Don Gibson, Hickory. MARGIE, WHO’S WATCHING WHEEL OF FORTUNE—Writers: THE BABY—Writer: Mack David, Bennie Benjamin/George David Publisher: Bealin Music Publishing Weiss, Publisher: Valando Music, Company, Producers: Earl Rich- Inc., Producer: Buck Owens, Artist: ards/Gene Kennedy, Artist: Earl Rich- Susan Raye, Capitol. ards, Ace of Hearts. WORKIN’ ON A FEELIN’— NEITHER ONE OF US (WANTS Writers: Tom McKeon/Royce Porter, TO BE THE FIRST TO SAY GOOD- Publisher: Cross Keys Publishing BYE) —Writer: Jim Weatherly, Pub- Company, Producer: Glenn Sutton, lisher: Keca Music, Inc., Producer: Artist: Tommy Cash, Epic. Glenn Sutton, Artist: Bob Luman, WHO’S GONNA PLAY THIS OLD Epic. PIANO—Writer: Ray Griff, Publish- NEON ROSE—Writer: Rory er: Blue Echo Music, Producer: Jerry Bourke, Publisher: Tomake Music Kennedy, Artist: Jerry Lee Lewis, Publishers, Inc., Producer: Jim Vien- Mercury. neau, Artist: Mel Tillis, MGM. Cont’d on p. 56

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JACK LESBOCK (Capitol P-3751) Lovin’ Comes Easy (2:20) (Blue Book, BMI —Jack Lesbock) She makes the lovin’ come easy and Jack makes the listening come easy. This up-tempo tune will brighten the hearts of all. Sweet harmonica and a driving beat TON (Epic 5-11048) will make this new one by Jack a hit. Flip: I'll Be Damned If I Do (Damned If I it (Algee/Altam, BMI E. Montgomery—G. Richey) The !.; (2:29) — Don’t) (Buckhorn, BMI Jack Lesbock) Night — The -id possesses a smooth and peaceful quality. The David when the going gets rough. A fine lyric it i ere to soothe Lady SHIRL MILETE (Capitol P-3750) he p: No info available. hits God Bless My Woman (2:44) (Noma, BMI —Shirl Milete) This idealization of love and beauty by Shirl is sure to get to the hearts of TOM T, HALL (Mercury 73436) listeners even after the first listening. Lush instrumentation under the smoothness this Flip: i Love (2:06) (Hailnote, 8.MI —T. T. Hall) of Shirl’s voice makes a sure winner. You’ll Never Be Lonely Again Tom is simply in love with life in this new ballad. Lush string accompaniment (2:52) (Noma, BMI — Shirl Milete) make this simple yet moving ballad an instant success. Flip: Back When We Were Young (2:59) (Haiinote, BMI —T. T. Hall) ( Best Bets (Columbia 4-45938) JOHNNY CASH WITH MOTHER MAYBELLE CARTER LAURA LEE (Footprint FP 104) Pick The Wildwood Flower (2:56) (Tree, BMI J. Allen) — Til’ I Can Make It On My Own (2:48) (Indian Lake/Mamazon, ASCAP—Jerry When the talents of two country noteables of the music scene get together the McBee—A. L. Owens) result can only be of the quality of this record. An up-tempo ballad this track can’t miss. Flip: Diamonds In The Rough (3:08) (Peer Int'l., BMI —A. P. Carter) THE WILLIS BROTHERS (MGM K-14664) Truck Stop (2:05) (Papa Joe’s, ASCAP—Jerry Smith-Vaughan Horton)

CONNIE SMITH (Columbia 4-45954) PENNY DeHAVEN (Mercury 73434)

Thing ; (Blue Crest, D. Frazier) Ain’t Love A Good (2 40) BMI — I’ll Be Doggone (2:04) (Jobete, ASCAP—W. Robinson-W. Moore-M. Tarplin) This up-tempo cut features some really excellent guitar work. Much too long since we heard from Connie, this will get instant air play. It just has to! Flip: No THE NASHVILLE BRIDGE (Gusto GO-111) info available. Love Don’t Last Long (2:44) (Window— BMI —C. Howard)

MEL TILLIS & SHERRY BRYCE (MGM K 14660) Let’s Go All The Way Tonight (2:26) (Cedarwood/Sawgrass, BMI — Mel Tillis) Country LP Reviews A country ballad par excellance this new effort from the talented duo will get immediate response. They’ll go all the way tonight as well as all the way up the charts. Flip: No info available. SWEET HONKY TONK—Ferlin Husky—ABC ABCX-803 The gentle voice of Ferlin, marks this as one BILLY WALKER (MGM K 14669) of the greatest easy listenin’ albums to date. Too Many Memories (2:38) (Tomake/Brougham Hall/Window, ASCAP—BMI —Rory Featuring his recent pick ‘‘Rosie Cries A Lot,” the album is stocked with other past hits as Bourke—Gayle Barnhill) ‘‘Baby’s Blue,” and "Between Me And Blue.” A fine easily paced ballad this new cut from Billy holds too many memories for The steel guitar of Weldon Myrick which ap- him. Well as long as Billy keeps them coming we won’t have to worry about pears in a majority of the cuts gives the album memories when we’ll have the real thing. Flip: No info available. an overall grace of guitar dexterity. ‘‘Sweet Honky Tonk Music” is a sweeping up-tempo country tune featuring the excellent fiddles of WANDA JACKSON (Myrrh MS-122) Buddy Spicher, Vassar Clements, and Shorty When It’s Time To Fall In Love Again (2:08) (Big Harlan, ASCAP—Sudderth) Lavender. This new album by Ferlin has some This gentle ballad features excellent orchestration and vocal accompaniment very sweet country sounds. with Wanda. A serious tone, Wanda doesn’t want to fall in love again for fear of being hurt. Flip: Say I Do (2:35) (Word, ASCAP—Hildebrand) REDNECKS, WHITE SOCKS, AND BLUE RIB- BON BEER—Johnny Russell—RCA-APL 1-0345 JOHNNY RUSSELL (RCA APBO-0165) Since storming the charts with the title cut “Rednecks, White Socks, and Blue Ribbon The Baptism Of Jesse Taylor (2:43) (Blue Crest, BMI — D. Frazier—S. D. Shafer) Beer” Johnny’s future as a country performer Johnny follows up his “Rednecks, White Socks and Blue Ribbon Beer” hit with is pretty well established. Involved in all the this offering that will definitly baptize is many more Russell fans. The story line other aspects of the music business for quite about a man who turns from the devil to God. A must for listeners and some time, Johnny finally decided to get into programmers alike. Watch for this one to happen and to happen big. Flip: No info the performing end of it, and are we glad he available. did! The “big” sound of Johnny is augmented by the vocal accompaniment of The Jord- anaires. The moving "The Baptism of Jesse ARCHIE CAMPBELL (RCA APAO-0155-C) Taylor” is certainly an excellent effort of John- Freedom Ain’t The Same As Bein’ Free (3:15) (Contention, SESAC—Jackie ny's wide spread professionalism. The smooth Johnson) moving ballad “Remembering” has got us real- izing that Johnny’s switch to performing is A full sounding ballad this new single by Archie (of Hee-Haw fame), has vocal certainly much welcomed. backing by the Nashville Edition and a symphony-like climactic building. A sensitive song it typifies the ache of losing a loved one. Flip: No info, available. SOULED OUT COUNTRY—Souled Out Country Triune—TLP-0001 STAN HITCHCOCK (Cinnamon C-770) A most interesting album Souled Out Coun- try features many diverse vocals and a wide Half Empty Bed (2:43) (Jack, BMI—Allen Reynolds—Bob McDill) range of instrumentation. Described as a “big This gentle and sensitive ballad by Stan has haunting harmony to add to the slice of Americana” this album caters to a overall effect of this moving piece. Stan bemoans the loss of his woman but we variety of country tastes and handles each one certainly don’t bemoan the new single. Flip: When Love Was At Its Best (2:20) with facile and excellent musicianship. Linda (Toast, BMI—Larry Cheshire) K. Lance's rendition of the ballad “I’ve Just Gotta Feel Like A Woman Tonight” is complimented with the up-tempo "God’s Gift To Me.” JERIS ROSS (ABC AB-C-11397) Grapplin Guitars” an excitingly paced instru- Moontan (2:19) (Tree, BMI —B. Braddock) mental by The Nassville Crass is a wonder of This new single by Jeris is an up-tempo tune featuring everything from guitar and instrumental dexterity. The vocal the Jordanaires trombone to slide whistle. The honky tonk-like orchestration coupled with the light backing is accomplished by and adds that particular professional touch to hearted lyrics should give this cut immediate response. Flip: No info available. any record they appear on. Souled Out Country is a most interesting compilation. CHUCK GLASER (MGM K-14663) Gypsy Queen (3:05) (Ceilar Glaser, BMI —G. Quill— K. Tolhurst) SING ABOUT JESUS—Ernie Ford—Capitol-ST- This song has a powerful cross-over possibility for the pop-MOR markets. It will 11232 stir immediate action on country stations throughout the land. A wonderful Ernie Ford’s adaptation of these traditional marriage of lead and background vocal harmonies, production and lyrics merit hymns is a welcome interpretation of these ballads which have always been a com- this one more than just one listen.. Flip. No info available. moving fort and a strength to people. Ernie hope is to have Jesus a part of everybody's life and his this JIMMY MARTIN (MCA MCA 40147) excellent adapation brings the import of music to the ears of his fans. The keyboards of Mary Ann (2:27) (Forrest Hills, BMI Johnny Stills Treat) — —Lonnie Clare Fischer, and the guitars of David Cohen If Jimmy lives to be a hundred there will always be a place in his heart for his and Tommy Tedesco give the subtle instru- Mary Ann. This up tempo ballad will have a place in your heart too. Country mentation which is necessary in songs of this flavored banjo and fiddle along with Jimmy’s vocal mark this is an enjoyable cut. type. The voice of Ernie is rich and gives to Flip: Just Plain Yellow (2:27) (Sunny Mountain, BMI—Jimmy Martin— Benny this album the personal touch which a makes Williams—James Kemp) it something very special.

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I Kenny : TAKE IT ON HOME— OKLAHOMA SUNDAY MORN- O’Dell, House of Gold Music, Inc. ING Tony MacauU (PRS). Albert ! — v NSA Elects Louie Hammond (RS), Michael Ed- T NEVER PASS THIS WILL WAY ward Hazlewood (PRS), Kenwood I AGAIN—Ron Gaylord, Vegas Music Seven Members Music, Inc., Glen Campbell Music, International, Inc. j Inc., (co-publisher in dispute) To Hall Of Fame I WONDER IF THEY EVER OLD DOGS-CHILDREN AND THINK OF ME—Merle Haggard, NASHVILLE — The WATERMELON WINE— T. Nashville BJue Book Music. Tom Songwriters Hall, Hallnote Music. Association held its IF IT AIN’T LOVE (LET’S Fourth Annual banquet at the Shera- ONEY Jerry Chesnut, ton LEAVE IT ALONE)—Dallas Frazi- — Passkey Motor Inn and named seven Music, Inc. songwriters to er, Blue Crest Music, Inc. its Hall of Fame. NSA president Clarence Selman in- IF YOU TOUCH ME (YOU’VE PASS ME BY (IF YOU’RE ONLY and pablish- troduced master of ceremonies, Biff ir writers GOT TO LOVE ME)—Carmol Tay- PASSING THROUGH)— H illman Hall Collie, Capitol Records, executive, Wilson, Hannote Music. lor, Joe Stampley, Norris A1 who cited the basis of election to the Music ALABAMA WILD MAN—-Jerry Gallico Music Corp., Algee A PERFECT MATCH—Ben Pe- Hall Of Fame: “Each of the seven Corp. ters, Glenn Sutton, Flagship Music, electees to be honored here were Inc., Algee Music Corp. elected unanimously, all the lonely women in PM SO LONESOME I COULD and it was CRY—Hank Williams, Fred Rose A PICTURE OF ME (WITHOUT agreed beforehand that they should THE WORLD—Bill Anderson, Stal- be people Inc. YOU) George Rickey, Norris Wil- who were engaged in the lion Music, Inc. — business son, A1 Gallico Music Corp., Algee of writing songs prior to IT’S GONNA TAKE A LITTLE 1955.” ALWAYS ON MY MIND—Wayne Music Corp. Carson Thompson, Mark James, BIT LONGER—Ben Peters, Pigem Memory, sentiment, happiness and Music Publishing Co., Inc. Johnny Christopher, Press Music Co., PRETEND I NEVER HAP- loyalty brought many tears while the Willie Nelson, Inc., Rose Bridge Music, Inc. IT’S NOT LOVE (BUT IT’S NOT PENED— Willie Nel- 500 members and guests gave stand- son Music, Inc. ANY OLE WIND THAT BLOWS— BAD) —Glenn Martin, Hank ing ovations to Steve and Ed Nelson, Tree Publishing Co., Inc. RATED X— Loretta Lynn, Sure- Jack Clement, Willie Nelson, Harlan Feller, House of Cash, Inc. Cochran, Dick Fire Music Co., Inc. Howard, and Don Gibson and Roger I’VE BE MY BABY— Phil Spector, Ellie FOUND SOMEONE OF MY Miller. The evening’s guest speaker, Frank Robinson, Run-A-Muck REACH OUT YOUR HAND AND Greenwich, Jeff Barry, Hudson Bay OWN— Joe Allison, head of Capitol Record’s Music. TOUCH SOMEBODY—Billy Sherrill, Music Co., Mother Bertha Music, Inc. Tammy Wvnette, Algee Music Nashville operation, and himself I’VE writer of such giant songs as “He’ll BORROWED ANGEL—Mel Street, GOT TO HAVE YOU— Corp., Altam Music Corp. Kristofferson, Buckhorn Music Pub- Have to Go,” referred to the music Levisa Music, Inc. lishing, Inc. RELEASE ME—Eddie Miller, W. industry as, “it cannot mesh one gear THE TIME I GET TO PHOE- S. Stevenson, Four Star Music Co., without the writers.” BY JAMBALAYA (ON THE BAY- NIX—Jim Webb, Dramatis Music Inc. During the presentations medleys OU) —Hank Williams, Fred Rose Mu- Corp. RHYTHM OF THE RAIN—John of the most popular songs created by sic, Inc. the inductees were played. Those CHANTILLY LACE—J. P. Rich- Gummoe, Wamer-Tamerlane Publish- making the presentations were Eddy ardson, Glad Music Co. THE JAMESTOWN FERRY— ing Corp. Mack Vickery, Bobby Borchers, Tree Arnold, Merle Kilgore, Knox Phil- CLASS OF ’57—Harold Reid, Don Publishing Co., Inc. THE ROADMASTER—Freddy lips, Frances Preston, Ralph Emory Reid, House of Cash, Inc. Weller, Spooner Oldham, Young and Chet Atkins. JUST FOR WHAT I AM—Dallas World Music, Equinox Music. The Nashville Songwriters Associ- DO YOU REMEMBER THESE— Frazier, A. L. (Doodle) Owens, Blue A) ation has seen much growth since its Don Reid, Harold Reid, Larry Lee, Crest Music, Inc., Hill and Range ( Never Promised You ROSE formation in 1967 and has attained a House of Cash, Inc. Songs, Inc. GARDEN—Joe South, Lowery Music Co., Inc. present membership of 550. Looking DON’T SHE LOOK GOOD—Jerry KATE—Marty Robbins, Mariposa forward to many goals, the primary Chesnut, Passkey Music, Inc. Music, Inc. SEPARATE WAYS—Bobby West, one is for increased major recogni- Richard Mainegra, Press Music Co., tion of the songwriter. DREAM ME HOME—Mac Davis, KEEP IN MIND—Glen Sut- ME Inc. Screen Gems-Columbia Music, Inc. ton, George Richey, Flagship Music, SHE LOVES ME RIGHT OUT OF Monroe folio EASY LOVING — Freddie Hart, Inc. MY MIND Freddy Weller, Spooner Blue Book Music. — THE KEY’S IN THE MAILBOX— Oldham, Young World Music, NEW YORK — “Bill Monroe’s Grand Harlan Howard, Fort Knox Music. ELEVEN ROSES—Lamar Morris, Equinox Music. Ole Opry/WSM Song Folio #1,” a ^ classic collection of his leading Darrell McCall, Hank Williams Jr. KISS AN ANGEL GOOD MORN- SHE’S TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE— bluegrass hits, has once again been Music, Inc. IN’—Ben Peters, Ben Peters Music. Johnny Duncan, Pigem Music Pub- made available by Peer-Southern EVERYBODY’S REACHING OUT LET’S ALL GO DOWN TO THE lishing Co., Inc. Publications. FOR SOMEONE—Dickey Lee, Allen RIVER Earl Montgomery, Sue — SHOW ME—Joe Tex, Tree Pub- The folio, which has long been out Reynolds, Jack Music, Inc. Richards, Altam Music Corp. lishing Co., Inc. of print, has received heavy requests EVERYTHING IS BEAUTIFUL LONELY WOMEN MAKE GOOD recently with the upsurge in populari- SOFT SWEET AND WARM— of nationally. It Music Co., Inc. Weller, Spooner ty bluegrass music Ray Stevens, Ahab LOVERS—Freddy Norris Wilson, Carmol Taylor, Algee Oldham, Young World Music, retails for $2.95 and contains many of FOOL ME — Joe South, Lowery Music Corp. Equinox Music. the major bluegrass standards closely Music Co., Inc. SOUL SONG—George Richey, Billy associated with Monroe’s remarkable LONESOME 7-7203—Justin Tubb, photos of FOR THE GOOD TIMES—Kris Sherrill, Norris Wilson, Algee Mu- career as well as nostalgic Cedarwood Publishing Co., Inc. and his group in earlier days. Kristofferson, Buckhorn Music Pub- sic Corp., A1 Gallico Music Corp. Monroe the songs included in the lishing, Inc. THE LONESOMEST LONESOME Among SUPERMASS—Donna Fargo Prima folio are “Blue Moon of Kentucky,” —Mac Davis, Screen Gems-Columbia FUNNY FACE—Donna Fargo, Al- ma-Donna Music Co., Algee Music “Come To In My Dreams,” Music, Inc. Back Me gee Music Corp., Prima-Donna Music Corp. and “Footprints In The Snow.” Co. LOOKING BACK TO SEE— SYLVIA’S MOTHER—Shel Silver- Ed Brown, Maxine Brown, Dandelion GENTLE John stein, Evil Eye Music, Inc. ON MY MIND— Music Co. Weatherington Dies Hartford, Glaser Publications, Inc. TEDDY BEAR SONG—Don Earl, THE LORD KNOWS I’M DRINK- NASHVILLE -— James Weathering- * GOOD THINGS—Billy Sherrill, Nick Nixon, Champion Music Corp. ING Bill Anderson, Stallion Music, ton (Big Chief), bass singer for the Norris Wislon, Carmol Taylor, Algee — Inc. THAT CERTAIN ONE—Don Reid, Statesmen gospel music quarter died Music Corp. LOST HER LOVE ON OUR LAST House of Cash, Inc. in Nashville at the age of 49 while GOOD TIME CHARLIE’S GOT attending the National Quartet Con- DATE—Floyd Cramer, Conway Twitt THAT’S WHY I LOVE YOU LIKE THE BLUES—Danny O’Keefe, Cotil- vention. Acuff-Rose Publications, Inc. I DO—Jack Morrow, Beechwood Music lion Music, Inc., Road Canon Music. Weatherington, a member of the Corp. years, was GOT THE ALL OVERS FOR YOU LOVE IS THE LOOK YOU’RE Statesmen Quartet for 25 LOOKING FOR Rose L. Maphis, THERE’S A PARTY GOIN’ ON— one of the best known and loved art- (ALL OVER ME)—Freddie Hart, — Neely’s Bend Music, Inc. Billy Sherrill, Glenn Sutton, Algee ists in gospel music. His last per- Blue Book Music. LOVING YOU COULD NEVER Music Corp., Flagship Music, Inc. formance was with the Quartet at the Merle Hag- Old Timers Night which opened the GRANDMA HARP— BE BETTER Charlene Montgo- THIS MUCH A MAN—Marty Rob- gard, Blue Book Music. — Quartet Convention. mery, Earl Montgomery, Betty Tate, bins, Mariposa Music, Inc. Death was attributed to a heart at- THE HAPPIEST GIRL IN THE Altam Music Corp. TIL’ I GET IT RIGHT—Red Lane, Survivors include his widow and WHOLE U.S.A.—Donna Fargo, Al- tack. MADE IN JAPAN—Bob Morris, Larry Henley, Tree Publishing Co., daughter, both of Atlanta. The burial gee Music Corp., Prima-Donna Music Faye Morris, Blue Book Music. Inc. was in Atlanta, Georgia. Co. MANHATTAN KANSAS—Joe Al- TO GET TO YOU—Jean Chapel, HELP ME MAKE IT THROUGH len, Tree Publishing Co., Inc. Awards THE NIGHT—Kris Kristofferson, Four Star Music Co., Inc. ASCAP ME AND JESUS—Tom T. Hall, Combine Music (Cont’d from p. 52) Corp. Hallnote Music. TO KNOW HIM IS TO LOVE Phil Spector, Vogue Music, Writer: HERE I AM AGAIN—Shel Silver- HIM— YOU GIVE ME YOU— stein, Evil Eye Music, Inc. MISSING YOU—Red Sovine, Dale Inc. Tony Moon, Publisher: Harpeth Mu- E. Noe, Hill and Range Songs, Inc. Producers: Dick Heard/Johnny TRACES—Buddy Buie, James B. sic, HOT ROD LI I Charles Howard, Artist: Bobby G. Rice, Me- Cobb Jr., Emory Gordy Jr., Low-Sal, Ryan, W. S. MY HEART HAS A MIND OF ITS tromedia Country. Music Co., Inc. OWN — Howard Greenfield, Jack Inc. Xeilek Mandan Music Corp., Screen YOU LAY SO EASY ON MY I AIN’T NEVER-- Me] Till! MIND Writers: Donald L. Riis/Char- Gems-Columbia Music, Inc. WHITE SILVER SANDS—Charles — - Pierce, Cedarwood j ublishing Matthews, Gladys Reinhardt, Sharina lie Fields/Bobby G. Rice, Publisher: Inc. MY MAN—Norris Wilson, Billy Music Co. Amerieus Music, Producers: Dick Sherrill, Carmol Taylor, Algee Music Heard/Johnny Howard, Artist: Bobby I CAN’T STOP LOVING YOU— Corp. — G. Rice, Metromedia Country. Don Gibson, Acuff-Rose Publications, WOMAN (SENSUOUS WOMAN) Inc. Gary S. Paxton, Acoustic Music. YOU’RE THE BEST THING THAT NEON ROSE—Gayle Barnhill, HAPPENED TO ME—Writer: Jim I STARTED LOVING YOU Rory Bourke, Brougham Hall Music, YOU TOOK ALL THE RAMBLIN’ Weatherly, Publisher: Keca Music, Merle Haggard, AGAIN— Bonnie Inc., Window Music Publishing Co., OUT OF ME—Jerry Reed, Victor Inc., Producer: Don Law, Artist: Ray Owens, Blue Book Music. Inc. Music. Price, Columbia.

56 Cash Box — October 27, 1973 Expand WB/PSO Disks Up, Tapes Down: Latin Area Ties Japan Aug. Output Report NEW YORK Silvers, — Ed president TOKYO — Japan Phonograph Rec- Music-Tapes: 1,877,407 reels (car- of Warner Bros. Music and Ralph ord Association (JPRA) has an- tridges: 1,108,754, cassette: 752,- Peer, II Vice President of the Peer- nounced the total output of disk- 730, Open-reel: Southern Organization, announce 15,923), 15% less than records and music-tapes in Aug. as the previous that because of the “unusual success” month. This was, at follows. of the administration of the Warner the same time, 3,045,545,196 yen Bros, catalog by the Peer-Southern Disk-Records: 11,929,047 copies ($11,700,000), (Cartridge: 2,301,057,- Organization in South and Central 5% more than the same month 307 yen, Cassette: 721,257,819 yen, America, that agreement has been ex- of the previous year and 13% less Open-reel: 23,230,070 yen), 11% less panded to include Mexico. than the previous month (July). At than the previous month. Among the companies which will the same time, this was 7,467,044,584 continue to be administered by PSO yen more than April Music’s general manager Ivan ($28,700,000), 10% the Latin America M. Chandler has gained the exclusive throughout are same month of the previous year Good 1st Half publishing rights to the new Decca Witmark & Sons, WB Music Corp., while 4% less than the previous recording group, Charlie. The North Ice Nine Publishing and Wamer- month. London group’s first single, “I Need Tamerlane Publishing Corp. Ac- For japan's Your Love,” written by group mem- cording to Mario Conti, international ber Terence Thomas and produced by Decca staff producer Bill Barclay, has professional manager, the Warner King Records just been released. Bros, catalog will be represented by Pictured left to right are April Mu- TOKYO — King Records has the PSO Mexican affiliate Editorial an- Brian Oliver, sic Promotion Manager nounced the results of its 1st half Chris and Mark Harrison of Aard- Mexicana De Musica International term of 1973 (Mar. 21 to vark Management, who handle (EMMI), managed by Augusto Mon- Sept. 20, 1973) as follows. “Charlie” and Ivan Chandler, April salve. Music’s Deputy General Manager. The total sales during this term were 5,710,000,000 yen ($22,000,000), Who British Tour 3.8% more than the target of 5,500,- MCA, Astor Ink UNIVERSAL CITY — The Who 000,000 yen. This figure, at the same time, have set 11 dates for their 1973 Brit- was 3.8% more than the same Ties period New Asian ish tour, which begins Oct. 28 at of the previous year. In total SINGAPORE — Negotiations con- Trenton Gardens. Remaining dates Ed Silvers, president of Warner sales, records reached 4,730,000,000 recently in resulted Bros. Music Inc., has announced the yen, while music-tapes ducted Singapore and venues include Oct. 29, Civic The- hit 980,000,000 in a license renewal between MCA appointment of Tony Roberts to yen. The atre in Wolverhampton; Nov. 1-2, percentage of Japanese- Records, Inc., and Astor Electronics. managing director of Warner Bros. music and Western was 42.4% to Agreements reached by Lou Cook, Bellevue in Manchester; Nov. 5-7, Music Limited. This follows Roberts’ administration, 57.6%. vice president, and Odeon in Newcastle; Nov. 11-13, Ly- recent appointment to the board. In Neville Smith, general manager of The sales-target of its 2nd half ceum in London. addition, Roberts was also recently Astor Electronics, include Astor’s term of (Sept. “Quadrophenia,” the Who’s latest made responsible for all Warner 1973 21, 1973 to Mar. representation of MCA for the terri- 20, 1974) was settled at 6,854,000,000 tories of Australia and New Zealand. LP, is scheduled for release late this Bors. Music Inc. European sub- Astor has represented MCA in these month to break before the group’s publishing companies. yen ($26,300,000). With good sales same areas for the past four years. forthcoming North American concert At the same time, Silvers also ap- continuing, the company expects to pointed to the board of the company, loss to profit. tour. MCA Records is issuing a move from a a Frank Shaw, previously in charge of 44-page booklet with the album, “Now And Then”, “Yesterday Once copyright and administration. Reddy Aussie Tour providing a photographic essay on More”, “Carpenters Max 20” were in- Warner Bros. Music is currently cluded recent activities. is among the records which con- HOLLYWOOD — Capitol’s Helen the Who’s LP a going through one of its most suc- tributed to the increase in sales, be- Reddy is returning to her homeland concept album, much as “Tommy” by cessful periods, being the publishers Australia. The Grammy Award win- Peter Townshend. of the curent singles by Linda Lewis, sides Japanese music. ner begins an eight-city tour Nov. 1, Garfunkel, concluding her already sold-out Tour kicks off Nov. 19-20 at the Art Bryan Ferry, Naza- swing at the newly constructed multi- Cow Palace in San Francisco, winds reth, Andy Wiliams, Ronnie Laine, Neil million dollar Opera House in Syd- Dec. 6 at the Capitol Theatre in Sedaka and Kiki Dee, all of which Nippon Col Sees ney. seem destined for the charts.” Washington, D.C. Cross-country Ms. Reddy’s schedule includes the Shown in photo (1. to r.) are: Mel Top Tape, Sales schedule finds the Who also playing cities of Hobart, Nov. 1; Melbourne, Bly, exec vp, Roberts and Silver. 2; Brisbane, 3; Perth, 5; Adelaide, 6; the Montreal Forum on Dec. 2. Big- TOKYO — Nippon Columbia has re- the Opera House, Canberra, 10; and gest dates are Nov. 22-23 at the ported on the sales of music-tapes of Sydney, 11. A cocktail and dinner Inglewood (Calif.) Forum, expected this term and a “C C 74-Cam- reception will be held for her by the Miles Davis Euro M donors and founders of the Sydney to sell out 38,000 seats for the two paign,” which will be developed from Opera House. nights. Tour To 11 Lands this fall. The total sales of music-tapes of NEW YORK — Miles Davis has this term (April to Sept.) are expect- scheduled an 11 country European ed to be the highest result in the tour to start Oct. 24 in Malma, history, 100% more than the same Sweden. The tour will take in a period of the previous year. The total of fourteen cities, with double gross sales of its 2nd half of the year concerts scheduled for half of them. (Sept. 21, 1973 to Mar. 20, 1974) will The present itinerary is follows: as be more than the previous period Malma, Sweden Aarhus, Den- (24); through the development of the “C M mark (25); Stockholm (27); Copen- C 74-Campaign.” hagen (28); Berlin (Nov. 1); Vienna (3); Frankfurt (5); Belgrade (7); Bologna (10); Barcelona (12); Paris Japan Labels Set (15); Rotterdam (17); Glasgow (18); London (19); and Bordeaux (21). Special Promos Davis will be accompanied by his TOKYO — Japanese labels are now group which includes Dave Liebman, planning special programs at the end sax; Mtume, congas; Mike Hender- and beginning of the year as follows. Nippon Phonogram: will develop son, bass; A1 Foster, drums; Pete “Rock Impact 74, with the catch Cosey, guitar; and Reggie Lucas, phrase of “See the Future of Rock,” guitar. from the beginning of the next year. This campaign is to include famous western labels. Silver For Limmie Toshiba EMI: will release Elton John’s “Good Bye Yellow Brick Records NEW YORK — Phonogram Road” on Nov. 20. John is expected has presented Limmie and Family to visit Japan next Feb. Cookin’ and producer Steve Metz Victor Musical Industries Co.: is 1 records A special VIP press/radio luncheon was held recently in Johannesburg, South with a silver record for 250,000 co- scheduling to release specie. for sales in wr.W. 1 - Africa in honor of Vicky Loandros. At this luncheon Vicky was presented with pies of “You Can Do Magic” sold in Christmas her first gold disk for the single “The Love in Your Eyes” a second gold town Soul Xmas.” “Holy \ and Great Britain. The group’s new single disk for her single “Come What May.” Her latest single to be released in South Chorus Group of Vienne just been released in England. It Africa is, “When Bouzoukis Played.” From left to right: Vicky’s father, Leo has for the younger genera: - Leandros, Vicky, and Theo Rosengarten, general manager of Trutone (Pty) Ltd. is titled “Dreamboat.” Temptations and Jacks : .

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14 13 Furusato Hiroshi Itsuki ( Minoruphone/Tokuma) Pub: Wa- TOP TWENTY LP’S — tanabe 1 Goats Head Soup—Rolling Stones—Rolling Stones 2 Sladest—Slade—Polydor 15 21 Amai Jujika—Akira Fuse (King) Pub: Watanabe 3 Then Carpenters A & M Now & — — 16 16 Shirakaba Nikki—Masako Mori (Minoruphone/Tokuma) 4 Sing It Again Rod—Rod Stewart—Mercury (Reprise/Warner-Pioneer) 5 Hello—Status Quo—Vertigo 17 20 Jugoya No Kimi—Rumiko Koyanagi 6 Aladin Sane—David Bowie—RCA Pub: Watanabe 7 Hunky Dory—David Bowie—RCA 18 — Kokoro Moyoo—Yoosui Inoue (Polydor) Pub: Tokyo Ongaku 8 I’m A Writer Not A Fighter—Gilbert O’Sullivan—MAM Shuppan 9 And I Love You So—Perry Como—RCA 10 Mott— Mott The Hoople—CBS 19 18 Onna No Namida—Aki Yashiro (Teichiku) Pub: Kureo Shuppan 11 Innervisions—Stevie Wonder—Tamla Motown 20 — Paroles Paroles— Dalida & Alain Delon (Seven Seas/King) Sub: 12 Tubular Bells—Mick Oldfield—Virgin Toshiba Shuppan 13 We Can Make It—Peters & Lee—Philips 14 Touch Me In The Morning—Diana Ross—Tamla Motown 15 Snigalongamax Vol. 4—Max Bygraves—Pye TW LW 16 Sweet Freedom—Uriah Heep—Bronze 1 2 Now & Then—Carpenters (King) 17 Simon & Garfunkel’s Greatest Hits— CBS 18 The Beatles 1967-70—EMI 2 1 Cherish-Super Deluxe (Victor) 19 All Time Classics L.S.O. Arcade — — 3 3 Kaguya Hime 3rd (Crown) 20 Dark Side Of The Moon—Pink Floyd—Harvest 4 4 Inouye Yoosui Live—Modori Michi (Polydor) 5 — Sogen No Kagayaki—Agnes Chan (Warner-Pioneer) €k8&hB@K Australia CashBox Canada TW LW 1 1 Can The Can—Suzie Quatro—Castle—RAK 2 2 Live And Let Die—Wings—Northern—APPLE 3 6 Say Has Anybody Sen My Sweet Gypsy Rose 1 Could You Ever Love Me Again Gary & Dave (Axe) Dawn—con.—BELL 4 8 You Don’t Own Me—Ormsby Brothers—Intersong—EMI 2 Make My Life A Little Bit Brighter Chester (Celebration) 5 4 Never Never Never—Shirley Bassey—Southern—U. A. 3 It Wouldn’t Have Made Any Difference—Tom Middleton (Columbia) 6 5 Yesterday Once More—Carpenters—Rondor—A&M 4 Last Kiss—Wednesday (Ampex) 7 9 Monster Mash—Bobby Pickett—T & M—LONDON 8 3 Delta Dawn—Helen Reddy—U.A.—CAPITOL 5 West Coast Woman Painter (Elektra) 9 — Young Love—Donny Osmond—Essex—MGM 6 Send A Little Love My Way Anne Murray (Capitol) 10 7 Touch In The Morning Castle Me — Diana Ross— —TM 7 Happy Dreamer Jack Cornell (RCA)

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58 Cash Box — October 27, 1973 cashbox COIN MACHINE NEWS New Wurlitzer Bows EDITORIAL: 'Americana' Model 3800 Phonograph The Big Capacity Greets Trade During Wurlitzer Week Just like the record industry, the music and games NORTH TONAWANDA — A new business is a will “Americana” phonograph was intro- HIT business. Sure, the operators duced by the Wurlitzer Company at absorb a certain amount of marginal (earnings-wise) corporate meetings in Bermuda and merchandise but once they get their fingers into a Niagara Falls and is now being publicly unveiled at Wurlitzer Distribut- sensational new item, well, it makes one dizzy to see ing Corp. branches and independent distributorships across the country. the numbers of units they can put out on location. The Wurlitzer Model 3800 retains The factory people, by their nature, do not like to the popular sweeping profile of the Model 3700 and offers new colors, discuss production figures. But it’s no secret that graphics and appointments, a new video games, a sterling example, have sold far in ex- new bottom grille treatment, a new button arrangement, additional cess of 45,000 pieces by now (at home and over- chrome and woodgrain, and a minia- seas). That’s a fantastic success, by any standard, turized Electronic Bonus Accumula- tor with “improved reliability” and and quite a compliment to the route operator, we the capacity to accumulate up to 63 think. Why do we think that? Because many folks in plays prior to first selection. Amile Addy, vice-president and the trade like to cry poverty when it comes to tool- manager of Wurlitzer’s North Tona- ing up the route with new goods. And if that’s their wanda Division, said, “the changes are dramatic, but they dare not inter- excuse, okay, but deep down there is still plenty of rupt the favorable attention we’ve interest and capital to expend when those “sure nurtured for our product this past year.” He indicated that the Ameri- things” come along (isn’t there!). cana 3800 is the seventh model in five years to feature the familiar Wurlitz- AMERICANA MODEL 3800 Therefore, to titilate the operator’s fancy is a chal- er mechanism. “Once again, Wurlitzer lenge. Standards in this field are sky high and the is the only manufacturer utilizing Americana 3800 is easy to program louvre-controlled lighting in the title and has simple serviceability and trade will brook no junk (as many a would-be factory strip area. This feature was de- complete component accessibility. A has found out). And you know, that’s good, because veloped by the 3M Company and turn of the key opens the entire front has been a Wurlitzer exclusive in the of the cabinet and allows full access the best way to coax additional quarters out of Joe the past three years,” balanced industry for to all components. Counter customer’s pocket is to hit him with super machin- Addy declared. compression springs secure the dome From a purely visual viewpoint, in place above and away from where ery, everywhere and often. Americana 3800 appears distinctly servicemen and programmers must The 1973 running of the MOA Expo is coming up different from its forerunner. Al- work. The record changer tilts up- though it is similarly sculped, a new ward at a 45 degree angle for acces- in a couple of weeks. While this year represents their treatment of color, chrome and gra- sibility. A front panel at the bottom 25th anniversary as the national group, the exhibit phics affords the Model 3800 a com- of the phonograph is easily removed. pletely new character. Color may be Americana 3800 has a three posi- show itself is still what many tradesters find most the key to understanding the differ- tion program holder. It can be se- gratifying and fruitful. And perhaps because of the ence. While the 3700 seemed some- cured to the dome of the phonograph, what monochromatic and definitely swing free on the latches which hallmark 25th anniversary flag that flys over the blue, the 3800 is richer, deeper, elu- it, be completely removed for hold or event, the exhibiting factories are going to be debut- sive in color and obviously more at- mass loading. The horizontal record tentive to individual features on the magazine makes it easy to change ing brand new merchandise the likes and the quan- phonograph. The buttons are more records. Each record holder has its tity of which haven’t been seen in a dog’s age. noticeable, graphics more striking, own clearly visible popularity meter and the shape less pronounced visual- at the point where records are We hate to say it, but any operator who won’t be at ly so that important parts of the placed. A Run-Load-Scan switch pre- machine are accented. Wurlitzer is vents programmers from leaving the the Chicago Hilton Nov. 9-11 is kidding (and cheat- calling the colors of its new Ameri- phonograph in the “Off” position. ing) himself. Besides all the hoopla attached to a sil- cana, Plum Bold and Lavender Wurlitzer options and accessories Smooth. The phonograph actually support the standard Americana 3800 ver jubilee, tons of new goods will be out there on the has a very dark purple cast. features. “Operators can accom- trade show floor for all the inspect and, if found fav- Technically Wurlitzer has built new modate every possible location re- capabilities into the Americana 3800 (Cont'd on p. 66) orable, to order up when back home. without changing any of its major service procedures. The new minia- turized BO /AC is the greatest advance. Large Scale Integrated (LSI Arizona Automation Opens Lavish New H.Q. Complex chip) circuitry is employed. Reduced PHOENIX Arizona Automation, to one-fourth its original size, the — Electronic Bonus All-Coin Accumula- Inc., one of the trade’s largest manu- facturers tor has double the capacity or the of table soccer games, has opened ability to accept deposits up to $4.24 a new, 15,000 square foot at standard two for a quarter play, a office and plant facility at 1960 W. North Lane, Phoenix, total of 63 plays previous to first Arizona. selection. Wurlitzer indicates that The luxurious, $250,000 building, miniaturization has afforded the provides ample space for executive BO/AC improved reliability against offices, factory facilities, regional and environmental changes. A six-month national sales offices, parts ware- housing, on-location test program proved the and complete manufacturing BO/AC 100% dependable under vari- and shipping facilities. ous field conditions. The corporation outgrew its previous factory on Central Avenue due to Americana 3800 is available in 200, “incredible demand for our Champion 160 and 100 selection configuration Soccer game,” according to Dick phonographs. Americana plays 33 Raymond, president of Arizona Au- 45 and rpm records intermixed in the tomation. true turntable method. It can also “Champion Soccer is really play both sides of a record consecu- catching on throughout the country,” tively. The 3800 features the same said Raymond. “And, although ours ARTIST DRAWING OF NEW ARIZONA AUTOMATION H.Q. Wurlitzer stereo amplification system is the largest manufacturing plant which has proved dependable over dealing exclusively in table soccer, garden-like atmosphere of trees and people a chance to get completely the years. The Wurlitzer amplifier we still couldn’t supply the market. foliage. away from the work routine," said produces 40 watts of music power per Now, in our new facility, we can Executive offices feature ceilings Raymond. channel. Full treble and bass speak- produce up to 300 units per week.” which slope from seven to 14-feet. Architect for the attractive fa oil y ers produce excellent phonograph Viewing the building, respect for Abundant use of glass provides an was Howard Madole of Phoenix. stereo. aesthetic appearance is obvious, as “indoor-outdoor” look. The employ- is known for designs which ect From an operating standpoint, the entire complex is surrounded by a ees’ lounge was provided “to give our the natural ecology of su -un dings.

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Q0 Cash Box — October 27, 1973 ChiCoin Slates Sly Stone, Chicago, & Boots Randolph Distrib Meeting Little LP's Star On New Gold-Mor CHICAGO — Chicago Dynamic In- dustries will once again this year hold with SLYand the Family STONE BOOTS RANDOLPH a promotion in conjunction FRESH SENTIMENTAL MOA Expo ’73. including: : V 'J- JOURNEY On Friday, November 9, the open- If You Want MeTo Stay/I Don't Know (Satisfaction) including: If It Were LeftUpToMe StarDust/Stormy Weather/Deep Purple ing day of the convention, Chi Coin Que Sera Sera (Whatever Will Be Will Be)/Frlsky Autumn Leave&/Sentimental Journey distributor principals will be invited to a cocktail party in the Imperial Suite South of the Conrad Hilton Ho- tel at 6:00 PM, to be followed by a flljj lavish banquet dinner at 7:30 PM. £> including: function will climax the facto- The Feelin Stronger Every Day/Just You N Me What'sThis World Comin'To ry’s current contest in which ChiCoin Something InThi? City Changes People participating. The big InTerms Of Two distributors are prize for distribs making their quotas for September and October will be a NEW YORK — Gold-Mor Distribut- programmers. trip to Las Vegas, November 11, 12 ing, national suppliers of stereo little Chicago’s sock VI album offers and 13, as guests of the factory, with LP’s to the nation’s operators, has ‘What’s The World Coming To,’ ‘In accommodations at the Riviera Hotel! just shipped three brand new junior Terms of Two,’ ‘Rediscovery’ and Winners names will be announced at albums from current Columbia hit ‘Darling Dear.’ the party. merchandise. Titles and artists are: Then capping the set is operator- Another highlight of the November “Fresh” by Sly and the Family favorite Boots Randolph “Sentimen- 9 distributors banquet will be the in- Stone” featuring ‘In Tune,’ ‘Skin, I’m tal ‘Stardust,’ ‘So troduction by ChiCoin of two new In,’ ‘Thankful and Thoughtful’ and Journey” LP with games, which will not be shown on ‘Let Me Have It All.’ Pending TV Rare,’ ‘Lazy River,’ ‘Laura’ and the promotion of Sly Stone (two concerts title tune. Gold-Mor little LP’s are the MOA exhibit floor until after this weekend alone) should make this available at most of the nation’s key their official unveiling at the ban- disk double tasty for concientious record one-stops. quet! JUKEBOX PROGRAMMING 1973 GUIDE POP HELEN REDDY LEAVE ME ALONE (3:26) b/w The Old Fashioned Way (2:56) (Capitol P-3768) WAR * ME AND BABY BROTHER (3:30) No Flip Info. (UA XW 350 W) ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA SHOWDOWN (3:49) No Flip Info. (UA XW 337 W) EARTH, WIND & FIRE KEEP YOUR HEAD TO THE SKY (3:25) b/w Build Your Nest (3:16) (Co- lumbia 4-45953) MARVIN GAYE COME GET TO THIS (2:40) No Flip Info. (Tamla 54241) JOE SIMON RIVER (3:10) No Flip Info. (Spring 141) i THE PERSUADERS SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK (3:29) No Flip Info. (Atco 6943) JACKIE MOORE BOTH ENDS AGAINST THE MID- DLE (2:30) No Flip Info. Atlantic 2989 THE HUES CORPORATION MIRACLE MAKER (Sweet Soul Shaker) (3:16) No Flip Info. (RCA APBO 0139) c & w DAVID HOUSTON THE LADY OF THE NIGHT (2:29) No Flip Info. (Epic 5-11048)

TOM T, HALL I LOVE (2:05) CHICAGO, ILLINOIS b/w Back When We Were Young (2:59) (Mercury 73436) JOHNNY CASH WITH MOTHER MAYBELLE CARTER FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 9-10-11 PICK THE WILDWOOD FLOWER (2:56) b/w Diamonds In The Rough (3:08) (Columbia 4-45938) CONNIE SIMITH AIN’T LOVE A GOOD THING MOA's International Trade S/iow for the Coin-Open (2:40) No Flip Info. (Columbia 4-45954) Music and Amusement Industry and Allied Industt

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Also FOR EXPORT: New Bally Ticker Tapes, New and New Orleans, Louisiana. 70125. (504) 822-2370. interested in distribution of new equipment. St. Used Mill Slots, Holly-Type Claw Machines. In- Thomas, Thomas Coin Sales, S69 Talbot St., St. quire for all your Coin Machine Needs — WANTED TO BUY—OPEN REEL TAPES. WHY TIE UP 631-3550.” Ontario, Canada. (519) LOWELL ASSOCIATES, P.O. BOX 386, Glen Burnie, capital investment in slow-moving reel tape de- Md. 21061. (301) 768-3400. partment? We will buy complete inventories CONVERSION CARTRIDGES-PLAY STEREO RECORDS large or small. Send detailed lists and quan- ON Seeburg Monaural Phonos B thru 201 —NO tities. VARIETY AUDIO PRODUCTS. 170 Cen- WANT; L-S-3- Band She!! and Firebirds, Seeburg ADJUSTMENTS REQUIRED—JUST elimi- PLUG IN— FOR SALE: RECONDITIONED: Midway Stunt Pilot tral Avenue, Farmingdale, N.Y. 516 Juke Boxes-Wurlitzer 32 and 33 Late Pin Games. 11735. nate sound distortion, needle skipping, excessive $445.00; Dart Champ $195.00; Bull’s Eye $245.00; BRANT VENDING C0„ 829 East Market 293-5858. MONROE record wear. $24.95 postpaid. Satisfaction guar- Golf Champ $395.00; Table Tennis (Pinball Cab- St., York, Pa. 17403. Tel: (717) 848-1386. anteed Quantity discounts. C. A. THORP SERVICE. inet) $495.00; E.S.P. Electrb Dart $295.00; Smoke- 1520 Missouri, Oceanside. Ca. 92054. shop cigarette machines—Starlite 630, $225.00; Starlite 850, $245.00; Satellite 850, $295.00. WANT: BALLY TURF KING, BALLY GRAND SLAM, Mickey Anderson Amusement Company, 314 E. Clean out your warehouse—We Buy your surplus SALLY FUTURITY, One Ball Machines. PAN AMER- 11th St., Erie, Pa. 16503. Phone (814) 452-3207. album stocks, Overstocks, Cut Outs, Bankrupt ICAN AMUSEMENTS, 1211 Liberty Avenue. Hill- ALI, Bally, Chicago Coin, Kaye, Midway, MCI, Sega Stock, Promotional Goods. Clean out what you side, New Jersey 07205. 201-353-5540. and Williams Guns and Arcade Equipment at can’t return or sell. From a thousand to a mil- reck bottom prices. Special discounts on com- • WIRELESS Remote Volume Controls for all pho- lion. Scorpio Distributors, 6612 Limekiln Pike, plete Game Room and Arcade installations. Call nographs with motor driven volume. Sound & Phila.. Pa. 19138. Signal, P.O. Truth or New • “INTERESTED FOR USED AUTOMATIC VENDORS 314-621-3511 or write to: Central Distributors, Box 912, Consequences, SOLUBLE COFFEE SEEBURG WILLIAMSBURG,” Inc., 2315 Olive, St. Louis, Mo. 63103. Mexico 87901. C0SMEXP0RT, 28 ACHARN0N STR. ATHENS, GREECE. RECORD RESEARCH Complete reference books • FOR SALE Used Wurlizter Phonographs Models — — compiled from BILLBOARD’S charts. Lists: Bally Super Continentals, Continentals, Multipliers, 2700-3500, complete, as is, or shopped out. 'Dates* 'Highest Chart Position* ‘Total weeks* Double Ups; Hoppers meters Winterbooks, VALIANT AMUSEMENT, INC., 3129 E. McDowell or — •Label: Hot 100 ’55-’70-$25.00; POP ’40-’55- • WILL BUY: Small Bumper Pool Tables, Williams Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85008. 602-273-7144. Track Odds Foosballs, AMI MM3, Consoiettes, ’49-’71-$20.00; & Four Aces, Derby Day, Hay Burners II, Late Model $20.00; COUNTRY RHYTHM Bingo backglasses, Crosse Dunham, 141 Meadow- ’49-’71-$20.00; ’45-’72-$40.00. United Shuffles, Sega Grand Prix, TV paddle type BLUES LP’s Box brook St., Gretna, La., 70053; Tel. 504 367-4365. 82, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin 53051. games and Electric darts. Call or write Stehr Mini-Match, a small 2-player counter game, Swip- Vending Co., Box 218, Sparta, N.J. 07871 (201) per 2-4 player hockey game, Hansa Filmautomat 729-6171. (only 220 volt), Coin-operated Mini bumper cars FOR SALE/ EXPORT— New Bally Ticker Tapes, new and motor-cycles, used Bally slots, different and used Super Continentals, Extra Lines. Mul- modes, used Uprights ACE, bell Fruit, New Holly WANT RECORDS & TAPES: 45’s AND LP’S SURPLUS tiple Coin—over 3,000 slot machines in stock. Cranes RETURNS, overstock cut-outs, etc. Call or write SI REDD'S BALLY DISTRIBUTING CO., 390 E. HANSA' MYNTAUTOMATER AB, Box 300 41, 400 43 HARRY WARRINER at KNICKERBOCKER MUSIC 6th St.. P. 0. Box 7457, Reno, Nevada 89502 Gothenburg 30, Sweden. CO., 453 McLean Ave., Yonkers, New York 10705 COIN MACHINES (702 323-6157). (Las Vegas Office) 2611 S. High- (914) GR 6-7778. land Ave., Las Vegas, Nev. (702 735-3767). FOR SALE—Jungle $680, Jack In The Box $775, Pro FOR SALE Football $495, Klondike $425, Fantastic $635, Ambush Gun $795, Stockade Gun $685, Jungle Rod- FOR SALE—Bingos, Funways, Lotta Fans and Shoot- Drums Gun $595, Derby Day (not shopped) $90, Country Records and Tape Cartridges—Jimmy Alpha Bowler (not shopped) Bally Monte gers—Carter Family—Gene Autry—Roy Acuff FOR SALE/EXPORT/SLOT MACHINES new 3-line pay A-Lines Available. Also Keeney Red Arrows, $215, Carlo Sub Pack Twin Joker write, Hank Williams— Bill Monroe — Bob Wills—Curly double progressive plus 5 other models manu- Sweet Shawnees, Bally Jumbos, Bally Super $625, $565, — U-Boat Computer Space Two-Player Fox Raymond Fairchild — Mac Wiseman. Whole- factured by General Automatic of Belgium Dis- Jumbos and Keeney Mountain Climbers. These $550, $650, — Computer Quiz Spin Out $395, Goal Tender sale to Established Record Stores. Free Circular tributors needed in some foreign areas. Used games are completely shopped. Call WASSICK $525, Duck Hunt Gun Lunar Rescue $750, Uncle Jim O’Neal, Box AC, Arcadia, Calif. Bally tradeins and Parts for sale. Nevada Fruit NOVELTY (304) 292-3791. Morgantown, W. Va. $795, $625, — Night Rider Screwball Token Vendor 91006. slot machine Co. P.0. Box 5734, Reno, Nevada $825, $295, with tokens Panaram with film New 89503 (702) 825-3233. $275, $450. Orleans Novelty Company, 1055 Dryades Street, ALL TYPES OF COIN-OPERATED EQUIPMENT: ADD-A- New Orleans, Louisiana 70113. Tel. -(504) 529-7321, Balls, shuffles, guns, computers, etc. All types of CABLE: NONOVCO. Goodies— POOL TABLES—Large selection of all makes and phonographs, large selection on hand. Vending FREE CATALOG—45 R.P.M. Oldies & in best sellers. Wholesale models available. Completely reconditioned or machines, from cigarette to candy to can drink, Complete selection of "as is” condition for immediate shipment at very Only. Paramount Record Co., One Colonial Gate, etc. ... all kinds, shopped to perfection, (or FOR SALE: Nickel Nudgers, wood, releases five attractive prices. Also large selections of pin Plainview, L.I., N.Y. 11803. buy as-is and save). Electronic computerized wall nickels; $5 each, Six or more $4 each, Twelve $3 games, shuffles, guns and music—Phone or write games, new and used (the price is right). Write each. Budge Wrights Western Distributors, 1226 EASTERN NOVELTY DISTRIBUTORS, INC., 3726 or call FLOWER CITY DIST. CO., 389 Webster 16th, Portland, Oregon 228-7565. Tonnele Avenue, North Bergen, Jersey 07047 SW New Ave., Rochester, NY 14609. Tel. (716) 654-8020 —(201) 864-2424. and ask for JOE GRILLO. WE BUY NEW AND USED ALBUMS—Promos, review records, anything you have. Highest prices paid anywhere. Immediate Cash. We pick-up in New FOR SALE— EXPORT ONLY—Bally, Bingos, slots, up- arrange shipping From Out of FOR SALE: 10 Paddle Battles like new $750.00, York Area. Can rights Games, Inc., Big Ben, etc., Keeney Mt. Town. Call 469-9384. Or Write: Titus Oaks, One UFO like new $1500.00. Pins and Arcade EMPLOYMENT (212) Climber, etc., Evans Winterbrook. All models equipment available. For Export Only: 100 Bally 893 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11226. rotamint & rotamat. Write for complete list Mechanical slots, 50 Winter Books ike new, phonos, phono-vues, pin balls, arcade, etc. SERVICE 1 Magic Ring, and 1 Venice D & P MUSIC, P.O. ROBERT JONES INTERNATIONAL, 880 Providence Box 243, York, Pa. 17405. 717-848-1846. Highway, Dedham, Mass. 02025 (617) 329-4880. THE BEST DON’T READ THIS . . . unless you want SHOP AND ROUTE MECHANICS WANTED—JUKES, SOUNDING MOR STATION in your market. Today’s FOR SALE United Laguna $395, Palos Verde $475, BINGOS, UPRIGHTS, Slots, Flippers: Good Pay; — MOR P.D’s used THE MUSIC DIRECTOR PLAYLIST FOR SALE: 3 Granada Gott. Astro (No Crat- Raises according to results; Apartment furnished SPEED QUEEN B BALLY—BOATS. 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SCHOOL FOR GAMES & MUSIC, ONE TO FOUR WEEK COURSES. Phono’s, Flippers, and Bingos. By CHRISTMAS IN OCTOBER? It’s not too early to be schematics. CAL’S COIN COLLEGE, P.O. Box 810, thinking about Christmas programming. Send Nicoma Park. Okla. 73066. (405) 769-5343. $5.00 for a listing of 94 Christmas records that were CHART HITS from 1942 through 1971. Write: THE MUSIC DIRECTOR, Box 177, Chestnut Hill, SSIFIED POWER • ROUTE AND SHOP MECHANIC wanted. Jukeboxes Massachusetts 02167. and Pinballs. Good Pay; Raises according to Got machines to sell? is there something you’re looking results. Pillmon Music & Vending Co., P.O. Box 45, Ahoskie, North Carolina. Phone 332-3393. to buy? Maybe you’d like to move some used 45’s or need a route mechanic? See ad rates above. THE GOLDEN DISC—New York’s only discount • WANTED: Experienced Game and Juke Box oldie shop. Hundreds of rare 45’s, 75* each. Mechanic. Relocate in Beautiful Central Penn- Latest top hits, 56* each. Special Prompt sylvania. Shamokin Coin Machine Co. oper- Type or Print Your Ad Message Here: Cali Service given to mail order & jukebox 717-648-4101. ators. $2.00 for catalog of our enormous inventory Store hours: Mon-Sat. 12:00 to 7:00 PM. THE GOLDEN DISC, 228 Bleecker St., N.Y.C. good • ARCADE AND SHOP MECHANICS NEEDED, 10014. (212) 255-7899. salary and benefits. New York City area and other states Amusements Consultants, (914) 793-4100. SERVICES HUMOR COIN MACHINE Classified Ads Ctese WEDNESDAY ACE LOCKS KEYED ALIKE. SEND LOCKS AND THE i Send ail copy to: BOX', each less CASH 119 Wes-l YLnvief, Mew York, N.Y. 10019 DEEJAYS! New, sure-fire comedy! 11,000 classified key you want them mastered to $1.00 SERVICE, one-line gags, only $10. Designed to give you 10% lots of or 50 more. RANDEL LOCK § 61 ROCKAWAY AVENUE, VALLEY STREAM. N.Y. Mak® sure the right line for the right occasion every time! ? your check enclosed 35TH YEAR IN Send for our comedy catalog, IT'S FREE! Edmund 11580. TEL: 516-VA 5-6216. OUR Orrin, 2786-C West Roberts, Fresno, Calif. 93705 VENDING. CttShbfflCj Round The Route

EASTERN FLASHES CHICAGO CHATTER will unveiled by AROUND TOWN—Plenty of donation pledges are being logged by our division’s A new version of "Air Hockey,” the 1974 model to be exact, be in Conrad Hilton Hotel! As Bob Nixon ex- UJA executive committee these days. Ben Chicofsky alone, up at the MONY office, Brunswick at this year’s MOA Expo the ’74 in design but the actual play savs he secured over $6,000 in a couole of davs last week. One contributor to plained it, the rendition will be slightly different exciting” as in Air Hockey ’73! The ’74 model v/ill be UJA, Ben info’s, pledged $2,000. That’s the spirit! There'll be a board of gover- will be "just as good, just as in the other in 3x6 both coin operated, of course. nors meeting for MONY officers and governors on the 30th (Tuesday) up at MONY available in two sizes, one 4x8, — in the model that will benefit headquarters. The eleven officers and governors will be discussing trade problems Brunswick engineers have made some changes new assembling time so that the model as they currently exist, most notablv location and machine security. Letters on the operator immensely by minimizing the ease. Air Hockey ’74 will be in the meeting went out Friday Business around town was Dretty quiet last can be put together and moved with much more to commence on or week, especially with the series going Tues., Wed. and Thurs. nights in Big Town’s production very shortly and volume shipments are expected r watering holes. Woe to the gent who dared to play the jukebox while the TV was befo e MOA convention time! "T.V. Tennis,” that is ChiCoin’s latest electronic game . . TENNIS ANYONE? — going, but woe to the ops who missed out on expected earnings. . Howard Kaye, delighted with the imme- which is being introduced to the trade this week. Chuck Arnold's very excited sales director at the Irving Kaye Sales Corp , absolutely it, will too! in at your near- diate acceptance of their new 'Texas Ranger’ soccer table. Crammed with opera- about needless to say, and he’s confident ops be Stop ChiCoin distrib and have a look at it. tor-features, the soccer item is the latest in Kay’s fine lineuD of equipment. Howard est showroom office as busy as it is right now! Requests also info’s a new pool table just might be unveiled at the Nov. MOA Expo. NEVER HAS THE LOCAL MOA been for tickets the like are pouring in and Fred Granger, Bonnie U.S. Billiards’ ‘TV Tennis’ (2 or 4 player) video paddle game has arrived at badges, banquet and in a lot of extra hours tending to the additional the showrooms of Albert Simon, Inc. and sales chief Al D’lnzillo is tickled pink York and the staff are putting anniversary celebration! This year’s with the appearance and play aopeal of the item. "This is top quality goods and chores connected with the association’s 25th biggest ever! just terrific fun to play,” said Al. "There’s no need to point out the collection- show should be the is either two BY THE TIME THIS COLUMN makes print Williams distributors will have received . this item power of video games . . they’re established Point with samples of the factory’s new 4-player “Pro Tennis”! Bill DeSelm said truckload or four can play, so it makes for a great couples games, in addition to the tra- orders are now being filled! Wow! Also on the current delivery schedule out there . . ditional ‘I’ll bet you a beer’ thing between two guys at a bar.” . Out at the U.S. are shuffles, of course, and the big selling 2-player "Darling”! Billiards factory in Amitvville, sales director Len Schneller celebrated first shipments of U.S. Billiards TV Tennis last Thursday by wearing his tennis outfit to AT PRESSTIME SOME 10,000 vending and food service management reps were work (you think you got funny looking legs?). Socially, the great Schneller is still assembling at McCormick Place for the huge NAMA convention which opened on Thursday, October for a four-day run. trying to set up that court tennis match with American Shuffleboard’s sales chief 18, MIDWAY’S LARRY BERKE has been on the go quite a bit lately attending the Sol Lipkin. The Lip is known for his searing service, but Schneller contends his various curving return can nip that quick. There’s only one way to find out guys! ... At distrib open house galas in the midwest. He’s hearing lots of praise for the IV” American, Lipkin told us production and shipping of shuffleboard tables is still at "Winner and “Sportsman” gun, which are pretty much top priority at the peak. Many, many coin operators are using shuffleboards today, he says, espe- Midway plant right now. RECEIVED NOTIFICATION Coin Operated Industries of Nebraska (COIN) cially since American has provided a “full line” of such tables in sizes measuring FROM that from 9' and 12' (cushion shot models) to the traditional 22' longboard that we their Midwest Coin Machine Show will be coming up December 7, 8 and 9, at the Omaha Hilton. For further information write COIN at 1208 Farnam St. in all know and love. Play pricing on all American shuffleboards has swung to 25^ Omaha. play, so there’s plenty to earn in the cash pan. "A great majority of tavern loca- ON THE SINGLES SCENE: Understand, Lormar’s that area tions in this country are now enjoying the patronage of couples out on a date,” from Joe Ceddia, ops are showing interest in the following releases: “Marie” says Lipkin, "and in my opinion, there’s no better game for a guy and his gal b/w “Sentimental Journey” than shuffleboard.” By the way, Sol and his charming wife Marge just returned by Boots Randolph (Monument), "My Blue Heaven” b/w “Somebody Stole My Gal” by the Johnny Singers from the United Artists special series; from a 5-week vacation (and you know what he does on vacations—visits every Mann “The Most Beautiful Girl In The Charl’e (Epic) American Shuffleboard distributor in his path). Their trip South took them to World” by Rich and "Bring Me Sun- shine” Tennessee and visits with Wilson Bracey (Wurlitzer) and Bob Goad (Game Sales), b/w "My Woman, My Woman My Wife” by vet performer Al Morgan on the Mor-Wright label. to North Little Rock and Les Godwin, to Tom Hughes at S&H in Schreveport and to Orlando and Ron Rood at Southern Music. While in the Sunshine State, the Lipkins joined Ron and Stub Thomas at the FAMA Show, and also to the Allied UPPER MID-WEST Leisure factory in Hialeah to see son Gene and the guys there. Allied’s ‘Tennis Tourney,’ by the way, has achieved even more success than Mr. & Mrs. Bob Addington, Bismarck, N.D. in the cities over the weekend for a their previous Paddle Battle (and insiders know the thousands they shipped at few days vacation. Bob making the rounds and buying equipment. Bob mentioned

that Mike is in . son . home and via Mondial overseas). The production number to date is staggering back school and that his son-in-law is now working for him . and is testimony not only to the quality and earning power of the Allied games Mrs. Hal Williamson and daughter in the cities to p ck up some new equipment but to the operating industry in general, especially its ability to absorb vast quan- as Hal was to busy to drive up . . . The Hefte’s of Grand Forks are spending the tities of machines when they find those machines profitable on location. This is, week in Detroit . . . Dick Couch, showing snapshots of 12 Canadian Honkers he, and always will be, a big business. On Allied again, we’re tricked that genial Jack his son, and others shot down during their week end hunting trip . . . Also heard Mitnick has returned to the fold as their national sales consultant. Jack will be that Glen Addington had very good luck shooting some Snows last week at working closely with Gene and with firm prexy Bob Braun in the sales effort. No Cando, No. Dak. . . . Clem Kaul in town looking pretty chipper since his kidney doubt Jack’s numerous friends in the amusement industry will find the news stone operation a few weeks ago . . . Stan Hennes, Minneapolis op. left for heartening. Canada for a week of duck and geese shooting . . . Mr. & Mrs. Jim Melichar, Enjoyed chatting with cutie-pie Sandy Mazzuka of Mr. Venda-Matic of Long Is- Black River Falls, Wise, in town for a couple of days. Jim likes the chiropracter he land, a Flushing-based music operation. Sandy’s really up on her music and info’s goes to in Minneapolis and he needed a treatment. Said that this doctor has been

they’ve got a big call for Irish singles. Learned interesting Music Co. on 23rd St. studying acupuncture and gave him a treatment . . . John Trucano, Deadwood, in Manhattan is good source of foreign singles, in case you’re "interested.” Also S.D. in the cities to attend the national chamber of commerce meeting. Sure learned that Sandy and Gloria of Dolene Industries (Westbury route) are good pals keeps a busy schedule . . . Dave Chapman is down 15 pounds in three weeks.

(who says competitors don’t cooperate?). Says his wife measures all the food she serves him and it is helping him lose

weight . . . Mr. & Mrs. George Bergquist and their children in town for the day. CALIFORNIA George buying equipment, parts, and records and Mrs. Bergquist getting in some CLIPPINGS shopping . . . Mr. & Mrs. Marshall Keintz in the cities for the day, and visiting

with Mrs. Keintz’ living in St. Paul . . . Allied Tennis Champagne was dispensed at C. A. Robinson recently to celebrate the engage- parents Seeburg Matadors, Tourney’s and Foosballs and Williams Darling 2 player are moving out of the ment of Hank Tronick’s son, Michael. Congratulations to the Tronick family. . . . Lieberman Music Co. as fast as they come in ... In town seen were Earl Ackley, The arrival of the Bally single-player flipper game, Hi-Lo Ace is anxiously awaited, Sieg Martin Kallsen, Hazel- as advance reports on the item have been excellent. C. A. Robinson has been Stan Baeder and Red Kennedy, Lawrence and Don S. Falls, Norberg, Morris Anseau, enjoying excellent sales with another Bally game, the 4-player Nip-lit with another wood and Mac Hasvold, Terry Boerger, Clay Gary, S.D. Schroeder, and Joe Hector, Ralph Sanders and Jack Godfrey. truckload just in. One surprise item that turned out to be a real sleeper was the Dean Midway Sportsman Rifle. Reports on the performance of the Sportsman have been raves, and demand for the item has pyramided in recent weeks. Another shipment MILWAUKEE MENTIONS of the successful Pong doubles has arrived from Atari. Four player action is most popular and has been providing higher revenues thanks to the 50-cent play. Joe The recent Bally-Midway service school hosted by Empire Dist. at its Green Bay Aling, Atari field engineer, will be visiting soon. Joe has been extremely helpful in premises was an obvious success with a total of 59 operators and servicemen in teaching the electronic intricacies of the circuitry in the Pong games and according attendance. Session was conducted by Bally’s Tom Hata and Midway’s Andy to Mike Hall, service manager for C. A. Robinson, he has done a great job for Ducay, assisted by Empire’s Joe Eggener and Dale Johnson. "This was one of the several operators as well as for C. A.’s service staff. The new Texas Ranger, from best turnouts for a games school that we have had,” said manager Bob Rondeau. Irving Kaye, is meeting with much operator approval for its handsome cabinet "We intend to continue the policy of offering service schools whenever the and rugged construction. The Texas Ranger is a new model in the lucrative array opportunity presents itself, since we strongly feel it is to our advantage, as one of of Super Soccer games produced by the Kaye factory. ... At Portale Automatic the world’s largest distributors, to have informed and qualified operators and Sales,, Jim Wilkins reports that Chi-Coin’s Riviera Pin game has just arrived along servicemen as customers” he added. "Their enthusiasm and appreciation of what are trying to accomplish by hosting these sessions more than makes up for with Air Ball from M.C.I. Busness has been moving at its usually rapid pace, with we the time and expense involved on our part.” Since the school lasted most of the Rock-Ola phonographs receiving a great deal of attention. . . . Leo Simone of See- day a buffet meal was provided by Empire at noon and again in the evening. West is off to Chicago for the N.A.M.A. convention. He’ll spend about 5 days there FROM THE LITTLE LP RACKS: Rob Hauber, who heads up the very active LLP’s before heading back to L.A. Recent shipments to the company include truckloads department at Radio Doctors, tells us he’s expecting quite a bit of new material from both Goldmor and Little LP’s Unlimited. At the present time, he’s moving a of . William’s 2-player Darling and the Allied 4-player Tennis Tourney. . . The new lot of Dean Martin’s "Siftin’ On Top Of The World” (Reprise) and "American 1973-74 lineup of Rowe AMI phonographs has received a most sensational sendoff Beauty” by the Grateful Dead (WB)—both from the new Little LP’s Unlimited among Southern California operators, thanks to appeal of the units, and promotion catalog. Current sellers from the Goldmor lineup include Herbie Mann’s "Hold On at Circle International. Firm president Dean McMurdie says his order book is brim- I’m Cornin’ ” (Atlantic), Aretha Franklin’s "Hey Now Hey” (Atlantic/ a id Denny ming over for the new Woodbridge, Caprice and Rhapsody jukes. Hathaway’s “Extension Of A Man” (Atco).

Cash Box — October 27, 1973 65 Revolutionary Machine Monitoring System from Rowe

fcont’ CHICAGO — Rowe International, be programmed for instant answer as . . . location, by route and in total . . . so on. Inc. introduced a computerized system well. and Reports which could be available quirement using full Wurlitzer equip- for monitoring up to a thousand vend- ‘‘It’s really a giant step forward for ment,” Addy stated. Options include ing machines at last week’s NAMA our industry,” said Earl C. Ramsey, through the computer include individ-

machine status reports . . loca- Digital Selection Indicator, Pre- show. president of Rowe. ual . Little L.P. Capabili- tion analysis by machine . . . route Select Programs, Using this system, one girl, looking “Through the use of this system, Dollar Bill Validator. Remote analysis by location . . . examination ty and at a TV-type display can tell instantly operators will be able to cut costs in Computer, Security and planning of both route service System, Income such things as: How much product is accounting, inventory control, and se- Box, Break-in Alarm, Wall Box calls . . . system updating, both ma- Cash in any one of a thousand vending curity,” said Ramsey. Unit and Auxiliary chine and location. and Booster is malfunc- machines; if any machine The computer makes it possible to Speakers are Wurlitzer accessories with In addition to the TV type display, tioning; if someone is tampering time-consuming manu- fully operational with Americana convert costly, the system includes a silent teleprint- a machine, and if the supply of phonographs. al accounting procedures to automatic er, a dedicated mini computer and a 3800 change in the machine is low. new reporting. This could include reports communications system. Introduction of Wurlitzer’s tamper with any Paging If someone does in such areas as sales figures . . . tax The dozens of different types of Volume and Cancel Control, instantaneous is an . machine, there location . . payroll takes place in the computations by information which the system can Americana 3800 signal at the cen- visual and audible computations . . . labor control . . . showrooms of Wurlitzer distributor- provide are reported instantly wheth- dispatch console. In addition, the . tral . . sales Distributing Cor- inventory control commis- er the machine being monitored is one ships and Wurlitzer station phone number of the police . . . branches. Wurlitzer Days, sion computation by customers mile or a thousand miles away. poration will nearest that particular location schedules . . . annual celebration of new prod- equipment depreciation “Operators will be able to cut los- an screen. instantly flash on the cash collection analysis . . . operating ucts, is scheduled this week (Octo- ses from machines that are down,” questions can profit and loss statements by machine ber 22 to 26). Any number of other Ramsey said, “because they will not have to send service personnel to inspect a thousand machines to And out which ones may not be working properly. They will have this information instantly and know exactly where to dispatch a man. “They will know exactly which machines need merchandise and how much. This will eliminate the need for estimating product requirements and the possible errors which can result in Here it is! Coin's over buying or under buying. “It will also assure the customer of always having a fresh supply of merchandise, and the customer will experience fewer incidents of malfunc- tioning machines. “Although we are a manufacturer,” said Ramsey, “we are constantly con- TV TENNIS cerned with operator profits. That’s why we developed this system. (It was developed in conjunction with the 2-4 PLAYER Morton Division of the Martin Mari- etta Corporation.) And the beauty of ELECTRONIC GAME it is that it is adaptable for use with equipment made by our competitors.” The system could also be adapted to monitor other types of operations besides vending machines. Counter & Wrapper

• Huge T.V. protected with clear, tough plexi- glass screen— won’t break

Big woodgrain console Steel front security. panel • Padlock cash box A

SPECIALLY DESIGNED PLAYER CONTROL PANEL FOR EASY SERVICING • Large sturdy knobs have built-in stops • Single or double coin chute EXCELLENT WORKING MECHANICS • Heat sink removed from logic board for long-lasting operation • Interior vent system for effective cooling • F MIn. 4 New isolation transformer and special of 1 PROVEN filter network minimize external inter- PROFIT MAKERS ference • |l 1831 jS Guaranteed printed circuit board BUILT-IN SOUND SYSTEM 2 OR 4 PLAYER COMPETITION • Two partners play against two partners • First team to score 15 points wins ATLANTA — The new GLORY WL-4 • Score adjustable Automatic Coin Wrapping and Count- 2/25fl PLAY ing Machine has been announced by Fast moving profits! Currency Systems, Inc., a division of Fast moving competitive action on an electronic court! Amiel Industries. The newly released GLORY WL-4, like its predecessor, • Players compete against each other --not against the game! the WE-4, is based on the “no trans- CHICAGO COIN MACHINE DIV. fer point” principle pioneered by GLORY in 1965. CHICAGO DYNAMIC INDUSTRIES, irvc The improvements incorporated in W. the new ^ 1725 DIVERSEY BLVD , CHICAGO. ILLINOIS 606H GLORY WL-4 have all re- portedly been a result of experience gained with the WE-4 under actual business conditions. The outside design remains unchanged, with the improvements and advanced engineering inside. Those areas normally subjected to wear have been strengthened. As a result, the WL-4 should withstand ex- traordinary long and tough performance.

SS Cash Box — October 27, 1973 It still doesn’t look like a jukebox

When we built the world's first deluxe console juke- And underneath its smooth exterior beats a heart of box, it didn't look like a jukebox. Neither does our new solid Rock-Ola. Like its predecessors, we’ve given the 452 Model 452 Console Deluxe. The Works, the famous Rock-Ola mechanism that’s the

And that’s the real beauty of it. Its handcrafted cherry- envy of the industry.

wood finish lets it enter sophisticated clubs and restau- The 452 Console Deluxe. It doesn’t look like a jukebox,

rants that wouldn’t allow any other jukebox. Its elegant but it sure makes money like one.

curved fabric grille and original oil painting on the lid let it For more information, contact your Rock-Ola blend into any decor from traditional to ultra-modern. distributor.

THE SOUND ONE Why did Scuffy Shew insist that a blind photographer take his glossies?

To hide his true identity and yet give a little satisfaction to his curious, ever- expanding fan clubs. They want a glimpse of the artist who wrote, produced and performs “Reason To Feel.”

The single is not exactly burning up the charts. Yet. Nor does it get regular play on all the Top 40s. Yet. But it is getting more and more airplay. And more and more phone calls. And somehow, it’s on the Gavin reports, somewhere or other, every week. So Scuffy is headed for stardom. And better photos. Reason To Feel’’ BMBO-0043 This week’s Gavin “Record To Watch” mETRomEom RECORDS Manufactured and Distributed by RCA Records /