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Product for each cat- RCA VICTOR T BOSTON POPS ORCHESTRA (LOCKHART) at music retail, is rolling out a mall concept an extensive database of Web -site pages and egory will be stocked near the listening o with a technological edge. downloaded them to the store location." The stations. ' COUNTRY 46 P * EVERYTHING I LOVE ALAN JACKSON MISTA In a sign of the times, the company will pages will be updated weekly. Because the average size of each mall bring the Internet to its customers. Before The computers at Waves are not actually store will increase from 2,500 -3,000 square will linked live to the a capped feet to 4,500 -7,000 square feet, the music A HEATSEEKERS 20 the holiday selling season, the retailer Internet. "It's * THE GARDEN MERRIL BAINBRIDGE UNIVERSAL open four stores in which consumers can menu [of offerings] culled off the Internet," inventory will be greater. Mundorf esti- L access music -related content from the World he says. mates 25,000 CD titles. B JAZZ we a * THE GUITAR TRIO 50 Wide Web. "We wanted to put across that are U PACO DE LUCIA / AL DI MEOLA / JOHN MCLAUGHUN VERVE On Oct. 31, Carnegie, Pa.-based National catalog music store," he says. M Record Mart opened the first of the proto- Three other stores will be opened: in JAZZ / CONTEMPORARY 50 wa Huntington, W.Va., on Monday (11); Vero ARISTA type Waves stores, in the major regional smusc S * THE MOMENT KENNY G Castleton Square Mall in Indianapolis. The Beach, Fla., on Friday (15); and Indianapo- NEW AGE lis, Mall, Nov. 25. 49 company had operated a 2,000 -square -foot at the Lafayette Square * UNUS 6 LUCY - THE MUSIC OF VINCE GUARALDI The of course, is to sell music. Huntington and Lafayette Square are GEORGE WINSTON DANCING CAT National Record Mart outlet at that location; objective, the redesigned store that replaces it occu- Consumers will be "enticed to try and buy upgrades; Vero Beach is a new store in a POP CATALOG 63 pies 4,500 square feet and features new product in the store that's highlighted on the new mall. * GREASE SOUNDTRACK POLYDOR decor and merchandising. screens," he adds. For 1997, National Record Mart has iden- "Going forward in today's real- estate cli- Each of the six positions will also be tified five to 10 locations for the new proto- R&B 23 mate, you need an all -new, fresh approach," equipped with Plexiglas dome speakers that type, says Mundorf. * IRONMAN GHOSTFACE KILL AH RAZOR SHARP/ EPIC STREET says Larry Mundorf, executive VP /C00 of emit sound directly below but not to the National Record Mart operates 150 THE HOT 100 the company. sides, so that a user at one station will not stores, 120 of which are in malls. In addition * NO DIGGITY 94 Financial conditions have been particu- hear his neighbor's music. to Waves, the brand names include Nation- BLACKSTREET (FEATURING DR. DREI INrERSCOPE larly severe for mall music retailers, because Meanwhile, six monitors spread through- al Record Mart, NRM Music, Vibes, and ADULT CONTEMPORARY they pay high occupancy costs, which neces- out the store will allow shoppers to see what Music Oasis. * ITS ALL COMING BACK TO ME NOW 86 sitates charging higher prices; consumers, CEUNE DION 55o MUSIC however, can buy cheaper CDs at discount ADULT TOP 40 86 stores outside of malls. * I LOVE YOU ALWAYS FOREVER DONNA LEWIS ATLANTIC A shakeout is under way: Mall chain Camelot Music is operating under Chapter IFPI Addresses Parallel Imports, H COUNTRY 44 11 bankruptcy protection, and two other * LONELY TOO LONG PATTY LOVELESS EPIC 0 major mall retailers, Musicland Stores and Trans World Entertainment, are closing Copyright Extension In Japan T DANCE / CLUB PLAY 28 * LAND OF THE LNGLIVING KRISTINE W CHAMPION many outlets and reporting continued loss- S es. BY STEVE McCLURE worldwide piracy problem, and the need for I DANCE / MAXI -SINGLES SALES 28 "Even a great mall can't support three copyright law to keep pace with such tech- * STREET DREAMS NAS COLUMBIA record shops," says Mundorf. "Developers TOKYO -If the international recording nological developments as DVD and online want one really good one, or, for a megamall, industry has its way, parallel imports will delivery of music recordings. G LATIN maybe two." soon be a thing of the past in Japan. In meetings with Japanese government L * RECUERDOS, TRISTEZA Y SOLEDAD 48 MARCO ANTONIO SOUS FONOVISA Clearly envisioning National Record Mart At its Nov. 6 annual board meeting, held officials earlier in the day, IFPI officials E as a survivor in the retail wars, Mundorf in Tokyo for the first time since 1985, the expressed concern over the lack of an S R &B 25 says, "There's an opportunity with fewer International Federation of the Phono- importation right in Japan's copyright law. * PONY GINUWINE 550 MUSIC players for larger spaces in the mall." graphic Industry (IFPI) decided to ask the Japan is alone among major markets in not RAP With finances tight, cost-effectiveness was Japanese government to introduce an granting such a right to copyright holders * NO TIME 26 another objective of the redesign. Although importation right into Japan's copyright law or their licensees. UL' KIM FEATURING PUFF DADDY UNDEAS / BIG BEAT Mundorf declines to reveal what NRM is in line with those in place in other major "We also pointed out that the absence of to and stock the new out- music markets. that right is leading to massive distortions ROCK / MAINSTREAM ROCK TRACKS 85 paying construct * ME WISE MAGIC VAN HALEN WARNER BROS. lets, he says the company is "spending dis- That would give record companies here in the market for sound recordings in this cretionary dollars for technological things the exclusive right to import product from country," says IFPI director -general Nic ROCK / MODERN ROCK TRACKS 85 within the store." their affiliates overseas and to potentially Garnett. * SWALLOWED BUSH TRAUMA At the front of each Waves shop, there cut off the large -scale flow of parallel The "distortions" to which Garnett refers will be a six- position computer "search cen- imports into Japan. include the huge price gaps between cheap- T TOP VIDEO SALES 70 ter" called Wave Net. Two positions will be Other issues covered at the board meet- er imported product on one hand and prici- 0 * TWISTER WARNER HOME VIDEO for Muze, music ing included Japan's timetable for extend- er made -in -Japan foreign and domestic P accessing the database. KID VIDEO 74 Four will be for what NRM calls Waves ing retroactive copyright protection on repertoire on the other. In extreme cases, an 18) V * OLIVER AND COMPANY BUENA VISTA HOME VIDEO Intranet. sound recordings from 25 to 50 years, the (Continued on page "We saw a way to connect the Internet LASERDISCS 74 * TWISTER WARNER HOME VIDEO T H I S W E E K I N B I L L B O A R D

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They may just need to make some Country Music/Nashville: Deborah Evans Price, Associate Editor Dance Music: Larry Flick, Editor (N.Y.) Shortly before "Donahue" went off the air, product- tracking process. At the time of sale, minor modifications. Pro Audio/Technology: Paul Verna, Editor (N.Y.) it produced a segment that must have sent a salesperson is prompted by an automatic (Nintendo does not sell any type of ER soft- Retail: Don Jeffrey, Associate Editor (N.Y.) in Home Video: Seth Goldstein, Editor (N.Y.), Eileen Fitzpatrick, Associate Ed. (L.A.) chills through every retailer America. Pro- flag in the cash register to scan the bar -coded ware, but will assist retailers in implement- Radio: Chuck Taylor, Editor (N.Y.) fessional "return artists" appeared on the serial number on each unit; the number shows ing an ER system.) Music Video/Enter *Active: Brett Atwood, Editor (L.A.) how on The Heatseekers Features Editor: Doug Reece (L.A.) show to boast easily and often they through a cut -out area the packaging. Nintendo was the first company to intro- Staff Reporter: Terri Horak (N.Y.) returned used merchandise for a full refund. serial number and the purchase date are duce an ER program, and its success with it Administrative /Research Assistant: Shawnee Smith (N.Y.) They returned old VCRs in new boxes for new automatically linked. In Nintendo's is a for the real benefits of Special Correspondent: Jim Bessman therefore strong argument Contributors: Catherine Applefeld Olson, Fred Bronson, replacements, exchanged opened video games ER program, this information is electronical- electronic registration. Currently, 83% of Lisa Collins, Larry LeBlanc, Jim Macnie, Moira McCormick, for new ones (later returning these, in turn, ly sent to the manufacturer each evening Nintendo hardware is registered at point of David Nathan, Havelock Nelson, David Sprague, Phyllis Stark, Heidi Waleson - International Editor in Chief: ADAM WHITE for additional new games), and redecorated a although a retailer could choose to maintain sale, and 66% is registered electronically. A International Deputy Editor: Thom Duffy bedroom three times for the price of doing it its own database. wide variety of retailers are using or will soon International Music Editor: Dominic Pride European News Editor: Jeff Clark -Meads once, simply by returning items (some more use Nintendo's ER program. The program German Bureau Chief: Wolfgang Spahr than a year old) for exchange or refund. has been so successful that Nintendo has Japan Bureau Chief: Steve McClure `Return fraud Far East Bureau Chief: Geoff Burpee While some in the audience were clearly received numerous inquiries from other ven- CHARTS & RESEARCH amused at the audacity of these con artists, means that retail- dors for more information -so that they, too, Associate Publisher: MICHAEL ELLIS many saw the bigger picture: Return fraud ers, and con- can work with retailers on such programs. Director of Charts: Geoff Mayfield (L.A.) means that retailers, and ultimately con- Since the first retailer implemented elec- Chart Managers: Anthony Colombo (Mainstream Rock/New Age/ sumers, will pay World Music), Ricardo Companioni (Dance), Datu Faison (Hot R &B sumers, pay a higher price for products. tronic point -of -sale registration, demonstrat- Singles/Rap/Gospel /Reggae), Steven Graybow (Adult Contemporary/ According to the National Retail Federa- a higher price for ed changes have been phenomenal. In the Adult Top 40/Jazz/Blues/Studio Action), Wade Jessen (Country/Contemporary Christian), John Lannert (Latin), Mark Marone (Modern Rock), Geoff Mayfield tion, return fraud costs retailers about $1 bil- products' first quarter of 1994, before the ER program (Billboard 200 /Heatseekers/Catalog), Theda Sandiford -Waller (Hot 100 lion a year. Some retailers report the rate of was enacted, nonqualified or fraudulent Singles/Top R &B Albums), Marc Zubatkin (Video/Classical /Kid Audio) to be as high as 28 %. This is due Peter Junger is national at outnumbered quali- Chart Production Manager: Michael Cusson return director, field services, returns that retailer Assistant Chart Production Manager: Alex Vitoulis largely to liberal return policies. Facing in- fied returns by 2 -to -1. In the first quarter of Archive Research Supervisor: Silvio Pietroluongo of Redmond, Wash. - Administrative Assistants: Joe Berinato (N.Y.), Jan Marie Perry (L.A.), creasingly stiff competition, most retailers based Nintendo Corp. 1996, the chain implemented electronic reg- Mary DeCroce (Nashville) bend over backward to provide customer ser- of America. istration and enforced its return policy. Total SALES vice, even to the extent of never challenging returns dropped dramatically, with fraudu- Associate Publisher /U.S.: JIM BELOFF National Advertising Manager Video/Interactive: Jodie Francisco returns. These outlets become regular dump- lent returns accounting for just a small frac- New York: Kara DioGuardi, Pat Jennings, Ken Karp, Ken Piotrowski, ing grounds for returned merchandise. When a customer presents a product for tion of the total. Deborah Robinson Nashville: Lee Ann Photoglo Since many returned items cannot be return at a customer-service desk, a sales- The bottom line is that electronic registra- L.A.: Dan Dodd, Robin Friedman, Lezle Stein resold due to wear or loss of original packag- person can either use the serial number to tion is working, and everyone benefits. The Advertising Coordinators: Erica Bengtson, Alyse Zigman ing, fraud pushes costs and prices up. Yet sur- additional information the point Advertising Assistants: Hollie Adams, Evelyn Aszodi, Fred Dahlqvist, instantly access the purchase information captured at Phyllis Demo prisingly, this doesn't seem to bother some from the retailer's database or, in the case of of sale protects consumers in the long run. By Classified (N.Y.): Jeff Serrette retailers, who apparently focus more on in- the Nintendo system, obtain the information continuing the curb on fraudulent return Associate Publisher /Intl.: GENE SMITH sales via a dial -up expenses, prices drop. Electronic Europe: Christine Chinetti (London), Catherine Flintoff creasing and attracting additional cus- through Nintendo's database, registration Asia- Pacifc/Australia: Amanda Guest, 011 -613 -9824 -8260/8263 (fax) tomers than on profits. In reality, profit mar- modem or toll -free Voice Response Unit. makes warranty periods easier to confirm Tokyo: Tokuro Akiyama, 044 -433-4067 gins (especially those of small retailers) are Other vendors likely would be happy to set up and forms a retailer /consumer rela- Milan: Lidia Bonguardo, 39 +(0)362 +54.44.24 better Paris: Francois Millet, 33 -1-4549 -2933 not high enough to offset the rate of return. dial -in databases for their product. Retailers tionship. The retailer wins by reducing over- Latin America/Miami: Angela Rodriguez, 305 -441 -7976 Reducing expenses, particularly fraudulent would need only one in -store setup to track head and personnel, increasing profit via Mexico: Daisy Ducret 213- 525-2307 can be quite effective in boosting the any number of manufacturers' products: Once decreased expenses, and extracting costs MARKETING returns, Director of Marketing: ELISSA TOMASETTI bottom line. a retailer has ER capability, he can use it for from the pipeline so that pricing is more com- Promotion Art Director: Tony Santo The ancillary costs of maintaining an effec- anything with a serial number, such as competitive. The manufacturer wins by having Promotion Coordinator: Gayle Lashin Senior Designer: Melissa Subatch tive return system can add up. Additional puter hardware and game software. fewer retailer returns, resulting in lower -cost Special Events Manager: Maureen Ryan employees are required to staff the return The associated costs of the system are off- products and increased profits. Publicist/Special Events: Michele Jacangelo Circulation Manager: Jeanne Jamin department, more equipment is needed to set in a short time by reduced retail expens- Electronic registration is an idea whose European Circulation Manager: Sue Dowman (London) manage returns, shipping and handling costs es. Many retailers might be surprised to find time has come. Tradeshow Manager /Circulation: Adam Waldman Group Sales Manager: Jeff Somerstein increase, and more warehouses are necessary that their point -of-sale systems already have Circulation Promotion Account Manager: Trish Daly Louw in order to house large volumes of returned PRODUCTION merchandise. Director: MARIE R. GOMBERT Advertising Production Manager: John Wallace Manufacturers will typically "build in" Associate Advertising Production Manager: Lydia Mikulko return costs to offset these increased expens- Advertising Production Coordinator: Cindee Weiss es. The bottom line: Everyone suffers. It Editorial Production Manager: Terrence C. Sanders Associate Editorial Production Manager: Drew Wheeler doesn't matter if the retailer or the manufac- WHAT'S AT STAKE WITH STANDARD CODE fronts. One is inaudibility or transparency to Specials Production Editor: Marcia Repinski ultimately bears the costs of fraudulent It was with great interest that I read the the music. Artists and producers, not to men- Assistant Specials Production Editor: Marc Giaquinto turer Systems/Technology Supervisor: Barry Bishin returns-they hurt retailers, manufacturers, Commentary by Peter Filleul [ "Producers' tion the public, must and will demand this. Composition Technicians: Susan Chicola, Maria Manliclic, Anthony T. Stallings and, ultimately, consumers. Role Critical In Effective ID System," Bill- Another is the robustness of the encoding. Directories Production Manager: Len Durham Traditionally, retailers have handled re- board, Nov 9] about embedded digital music Our emerging digital distribution technolo- . ADMINISTRATION Directories Publisher: Ron Willman turns on an inconsistent basis. As such, retail- source coding such as the proposed Interna- gies are very tough on all high- density data. Distribution Director: Edward Skiba ers make a certain allowance for "reasonable" tional Standard Recording Code (ISRC). As Lastly, it must be transportable enough to Online Sales Manager: Sam D. Bell Web Site Designer: David Wertheimer returns, which vary from store to store. Even a composer, producer, publisher, and owner of work with the myriad audio encoding Billing: Debbie Liptzer return systems with a 30- or 60 -day limit can an Internet -distributed CD label, the points schemes in use today and to anticipate those Assistant to the Publisher: Susan Mazo be circumvented by a lost or counterfeit re- raised are of paramount importance to me for of the future. For instance, it would be a PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER: HOWARD LANDER ceipt; retailers need to know when the 30- or the future of the music business. We are wit- shame to limit coding only to current CDs just BILLBOARD OFFICES: 60 -day period began. nessing an evolution in the way music is dis- as new DVD standards are introduced. New York Washington, D.C. Nashville Nintendo saw the need for an effective tributed and compensated that's as revolu- It should also be remembered that the real 1515 Broadway 733 15th St. N.W. 49 Music Square W. N.Y, NY 10036 Wash., D.C. 20005 Nashville, TN 37203 return management system in 1993, when tionary as the introduction of broadcasting or value of the information encoding under 212 -764 -7300 202 -783 -3282 615 -321 -4290 consumers began to fraudulently "trade up" phonograph records. If modes of compensa- today's U.S. copyright law is to publishers and edit fax 212-536 -5358 fax 202- 737 -3833 fax 615-320 -0454 sales fax 212 -536-5055 their old Nintendo Entertainment Systems tion for the creators and owners don't keep composers, an area where many engineers London Tokyo for Super Nintendo Entertainment Systems up, the entire financial engine that drives our and producers are not particularly focused. Los Angeles 3rd Floor 10th Floor No. 103 NES). In response, Nintendo devel- business will eventually fail. And copyright ownership often changes over 5055 Wilshire Blvd. 23 Ridgmount St. Sogo -Hirakawacho Bldg., 4 -12 (Super Los Angeles, CA 90036 London WC1E 7AH Hirakawacho 1- chome, oped the Manual Registration Program, Fortunately, the same technology that time. A standardized code that refers to cen- 213 -525 -2300 44- 171 -323 -6686 Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102, Japan which ensured that each system was regis- drives this change also carries the ability to tralized, updatable databases might serve as fax 213 -525 -2394/2395 fax: 44171- 323 -2314/2316 3- 3262 -7246 fax 3- 3262 -7247 tered and could easily be tracked by verify- embed data into music and automatically an adjunct to the original encoded informa- ing the purchase date. track the appropriate publishing, copyright, tion. BILLBOARD ONLINE: http: //www.billboard- online.com There is a better way, however for manu- artists' performance, and other relevant Larry Fast 212- 536 -1402, sbell @billboard -online.com facturers and retailers of video game hard- information. Synergy Electronic Music Inc. ware and software, and other entertainment But any proposed ISRC must be scruti- Berkeley Heights, N.J. PRESIDENT: HOWARD LANDER nized very on several technological Senior VP /General Counsel: Georgina Challis products, to stem this tide: electronic regis- carefully Vice Presidents: Michael Ellis, Karen Oertley, Adam White and letters appearing on this page serve as a forum for the expression of views of general interest. The opinions offered here are not necessarily those of Billboard or its management. Director of Strategic Development: Ken Schlager Articles Billboard Music Group Business Manager: Joellen Sommer Letters should be submitted to the Letters Editor. 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www.americanradiohistory.com HMV, Tower Expand Presence In Tokyo HMV Set To Open Store Outlets To Open In City's Busiest Shopping Districts In Singapore Next Spring BY STEVE McCLURE existing two stores in the district music stores. "If anyone in Shibuya is open -will rival HMV's recently going to suffer, it won't be us," he says. This story was prepared by Philip Second, it intensifies the competi- TOKYO -HMV and Tower are raising opened, high-profile, 21,000- square- "But we don't see it that way, anyway - Cheap in Singapore, Geoff Burpee in tion. For the past three years, Tower the stakes in two crucial Tokyo shop- foot store in the new Times Square it will mean more growth for the mar- Hong Kong, and Steve McClure in has been operating a 12,000- square- ping districts: Shibuya and Shinjuku. shopping complex, its second outlet in ket. In terms of sales, there's no ques- Tokyo. foot music store in Singapore's cele- HMV is to open a 36,000-square -foot Shinjuku. The new Tower Shinjuku tion it will be our flagship store in Asia" brated Orchard Road shopping dis- store in a prime location almost direct- store will be located in the Flags shop- HMV Japan marketing director HMV has chosen Singapore as its trict -where HMV has chosen to open ly opposite Hachiko Square in the cen- ping complex, now under construction. David Terrill says that when Tower's next port of call. The British -based its store. Both companies already slug ter of Shibuya in May 1998, while While such large -scale stores will Shibuya store opened last year, there music web will open a 25,000- square- it out in Japan and Hong Kong, and Tower has set October 1998 as the probably have a negative effect on the was a brief downturn in sales at foot store there next spring, a devel- their differences in operating style, at launch date for a 35,000- square -foot districts' many small music retailers, HMV's Shibuya outlet (which will be opment that local label chiefs welcome the very least, give their suppliers outlet near Shinjuku Station. their overall impact on the market will closed once the new store opens). "But and one that, they hope, will expand something to talk about. The new HMV Shibuya store is a be healthy, says Tristar Records A &R now, they're back up over the prior the market. In Singapore, industrywide music direct challenge to Tower Records' executive Hana Tabata. "A lot of people year," he notes. In an Asian context, the news is sig- sales (legitimate, that is) were worth 53,000- square -foot Shibuya store, go to those stores not just to buy CDs, "It's going to be a music specialist nificant for two reasons. First, it rein- $108 million at retail in 1995, accord- Asia's biggest music outlet, which but to get information," Tabata points store," continues Terrill, stressing that forces opinion within the multination- ing to the International Federation of opened in March 1995. Besides being out. "These big stores have become a unlike Tower's Shibuya outlet, there al record companies that regional the Phonographic Industry. That busi- significantly closer to and more visible form of media on their own. As a record will be no bookstore or large -scale expansion by the likes of HMV and ness is largely in the hands of mom - from Hachiko Square than Tower's company, we think it's great." event space.'We will put in a range [of Tower creates excitement among and -pop stores. store, HMV's store will front on Cen- Walker says he is sure both Shibuya product] that's easily and recognizably music consumers and upgrades the "I think we've researched the [Sin - ter -gai Dori, a crowded pedestrian and Shinjuku can handle more giant (Continued on page 101) level of retail professionalism. (Continued on page 67) thoroughfare that Chris Walker, HMV's Asian region president, describes as "the best street in Shibuya." Meanwhile, Tower's new Shinjuku THE ßg96 CITY OF HOPE Music Industry store -which will be its third in the bustling shopping/entertainment district if the company decides to keep its R GARAGE AND Faces Change On Capitol Hill Record $1.9M BY BILL HOLLAND WASHINGTON, D.C. -For the music Awarded In industry, the 1996 election results presage no big changes ahead, but they do signal the need for new rela- Piracy Case tionships to be forged with the new BY JEFF CLARK -MEADS faces on Capitol Hill. Industry officials, for example, will LONDON-An award of nearly $2 mil- be dealing with a new chairman of the lion damages against a Danish record intellectual property subcommittee company involved in back-catalog pira- and several new committee and sub- cy is being celebrated as a victory by committee members on both sides of the international record industry. Spirit Of Sykes. VH1 president John Sykes was honored recently with the City of Hope's 1996 Spirit of Life Award at a the aisle, following President Clinton's benefit gala in Los Angeles; he was cited for his dedication to charitable causes and to the City of Hope's National Medical The level of the damages, 11 million successful bid for a second term and Research Institute. Proceeds from the fete will be used to establish a research fellowship. Combined, Danish krona ($1.9 million), is said by Center and Beckman the return of a Republican majority to the International Federation of the VH1 and MTV Networks have raised nearly $5 million for City of Hope. Bill Maher, host of Comedy Central's "Politically both the Senate and the House of Rep- rock R classics by the City of Hope All -Star Garage Band, Phonographic Industry (IFPI) to be the Incorrect," hosted the event, which featured a concert of and &B resentatives. With Letterman." Artists alternated lead vocals on a set list that included "I largest ever levied for catalog piracy. directed by Paul Shaffer of "Late Show David Despite anticipated changes in the Winwood); (Sheryl Crow); "Midnight Hour" The award comes at the end of a Fought The Law" (Bryan Adams, John Mellencamp); "Shotgun" (Steve "Bitch" House subcommittee that deals with Me" Etheridge); "C'mon Every- five -year investigation by IFPI into (Don Henley); "Tequila" (with the Rolling Stones' Bobby Keys on sax); "Stay With (Melissa copyright issues, Hilary Rosen, presi- Is Winwood); On, I'm Danish -based company Patricia Rec- body" (Adams); "Get Ready" (Tony Rich); "When Something Wrong With My Baby" (Crow, "Hold dent of the Recording Industry Assn. ords, which, the Danish High Court Coming" (Winwood, Henley); and "Gloria" (Mellencamp). Finally, Winwood reprised his role with the Spencer Davis Group, of America (RIAA), characterizes the was told, had produced more than singing the band's classic "Gimme Some Lovin,' " with Sykes filling in on drums. Pictured in the back row, from left, are "big -sweep picture" on the Hill as deputy chairman, executive VP, general counsel, and chief administrative officer, Viacom; Tom Dooley, 500,000 CDs and 200,000 cassettes of Philippe Dauman, "fairly status quo." Viacom; and City of Hope All -Star material from such acts as Elvis Pres- deputy chairman/executive VP of finance, corporate development, and communications, "There were no major surprises, no members Adams, Max Weinberg, Jim Price, Keys, Eddie Van Halen, and Narada Michael Walden. In the front row, ley, the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, the Band major disasters, but the committee Tom Freston, chairman /CEO, MTV Networks; band members Henley, Crow, and Richie Sambo- Beach Boys, and the Doors. from left, are Mellencamp, chairmanships in the House must still The damages were levied against ra; Sumner Redstone, chairman /CEO, Viacom; Gil Schwartzberg, chairman, City of Hope; Winwood; Sykes; Shaffer; be decided," she says. "Still, we don't Rich. Not present for the photo is performer Me'Shell Ndegéocello. Patricia Records; its export and import Etheridge; Maher; and (Continued on page 17) arm; and its main directors, Leif Kraul and Britta Kraul, following a civil action brought by IFPI. The company has lodged an appeal in the Danish EMAP Buys Box's U.K. Operation; Supreme Court. BMG Entertainment Intl Opens Neils Andersen, the senior lawyer Vid Channel Ups Euro Competition for IFPI's Danish group in the case, American Branch says the body achieved its success in Central BY MIKE McGEEVER A source comments, "Expansion to the High Court by proving ownership LONDON -BMG Entertainment "When you have a situation where the rest of Europe is an obvious thing (Continued on page 100) International is aiming to create a two companies represent the entire LONDON -U.K. media group to think about. Europe is a big market, presence in one of the world's record industry, it leaves a lot of EMAP's acquisition of cable music so satellite and digital broadcasting fastest -growing markets through the room for an aggressive company to video channel the Box U.K. has set the there are things that have to be looked creation of BMG Central America. come in." stage for competition with MTV at closely." Profits Pinched The company, run under the aus- Alegre adds that aggression will Europe and other European TV music EMAP chief executive Robin Miller pices of BMG's Madrid -based Latin be a keynote of BMG Central Amer- services. hints that the company's intentions for region, is based in Costa Rica under ica's activities as it establishes its The Box is an interactive music the Box extend beyond British shores. At Sony Japan the direction of GM Daniel Alegre. own sales, distribution, and market- channel that plays pop, dance, R &B, "We anticipate developing the revenue TOKYO -Japan's slow recovery from Alegre says it will cover El Salvador, ing operations. and rock music videos selected by its of the Box in what is already a rapidly its recent recession, internal reorga- Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Of the progress of its distribution audience from a specified playlist. growing nonterrestrial television mar- nization, and postponement of releas- and Panama. systems, he says, "In Costa Rica, it Sources say that EMAP, which pub- ket," Miller says. es by new and established artists com- BMG material in the region to date is done, and we are already distrib- lishes youth -targeted consumer mag- EMAP acquired the U.K. operation bined to cause a decrease in the net has been handled via a licensing deal uting. In Guatemala and Panama, azines such as Smash Hits and Q and from its U.S. owners, Video Jukebox income of Sony Music Entertainment with Sony Music Entertainment. we're about a week away from giving owns 17 radio stations across the coun- Network Inc. and Ticketmaster, Oct. (Japan) in the first half of the year, Alegre, who reports to Latin region the first shipment, and in El Sal- try, plans to launch the interactive ser- 31 for a cash consideration of $12.5 mil- from April to September. senior VP Ramon Segura, says that vador, Honduras, and Nicaragua, vice Europe -wide on satellite. Cur- lion. (The purchase does not include Net income fell 45.4% from the cor- two companies, Sony and Dideca, we're about three weeks away." rently, the Box is available to 90% of VJN's operations in the U.S., the responding period last year, to 3.23 bil- handle the licenses for all the multi- BMG's distribution operations will the U.K.'s 1.5 million cable sub- Netherlands, Argentina, Venezuela, lion yen ($28 million). Non- consolidat- nationals in the region and adds, (Continued on page 92) scribers. It has a weekly reach of more and Chile.) (Continued on page 95) than 20% of its core audience. (Continued on page 76)

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New York offices in May, the 22 -year- 48,000 units, accord- Though Gin - old, Washington, D.C. -based R &B ing to SoundScan. uwine's ascent singer has become a Heatseekers The artist be- has been speedy, Impact artist. came a Heatseeker 7/ HEAT the artist says "Everything happened so quickly," Impact act when the recognition says Ginuwine, whose real name is the album jumped SEEKERS has in fact been a Elgin Lumpkin. "I had spoken to a lot to No. 90 on The !MPAe/ long time corn- of people who told me they were going Billboard 200 for ing. to do a lot of things, but Sony was the the week ending "Things hap- only [company] who did it." Saturday (9). This GINUWINE pen fast," says Ginuwine. "But the way What Sony did was catapult the week, "The Bache- I see it, this is where I should be. artist from obscurity to relative fame lor" is No. 92. There's just a lot of catching up to do within months. Michael Caplan, 550 Music senior VP from how long I have been working for Ginuwine's synthesizer- infused of A&R (U.S.), says he was immediate- this." Heavy Reign. Warner Reprise country artist Paul Brandt, whose debut album, debut single, "Pony," which was ser- ly impressed with Ginuwine. Ginuwine began his career as a 12- "Calm Before The Storm," reached the No. 1 spot on the Aug. 24 Heatseekers viced to radio in July, is No. 4 on the "The second song they played forme year-old performing with a neighbor- chart, holds up a T -shirt awarded in commemoration of the feat. The singer's Hot R &B Airplay chart. was `Pony,' " says Caplan. "After eight hood group, Finesse, at parties and new single, "I Meant To Do That," was serviced to country radio Oct. 28. Brandt bars, which he was often forced to flee is on the road with Travis Tritt and Marty Stewart and will play Savage Hall in upon the arrival of local law enforce- Toledo, Ohio, Nov. 21, and the Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Ind., Nov. 22. ment. Soon he developed a taste for The former pediatric nurse has been chosen by the American Cancer Society to performing in front of his peers, hon- be a spokesman for research into childhood cancer. ing his vocal and dance skills and setting the stage for larger things to come. Tipping a hat to one of his idols, Michael Jackson, Ginuwine would often fourth Pavarotti & Friends take center stage, performing both the singer's moves and songs. Other influences, such as 4k-whom Album Targets Pop Audience Ginuwine covers on his version of "When Doves Cry" -are readily LOS ANGELES-London Records is Though past recorded efforts, which apparent on the album. banking on an all -star lineup and have featured such artists as Sting and Unique sound effects, smooth increased commitment from public Bryan Adams, tended to attract a rhythms, and an across -the -board, hip - television to build sales of "Pavarotti & mainstream audi- hop-to- ballad flair characterize the Friends For War Child," the fourth ence, "Pavarotti & young singer's sound. offering in the "Pavarotti & Friends" Friends For War Ginuwine's music is published by benefit-album series. Child" is London's Gold Daddy Music (ASCAP). A percentage of profits from the most ambitious "We wanted to take some chances album, which bows Nov. 19 in the effort yet to court a and set the pace for the next album so States, will go to the construction of a wider pop audience. that people will understand where I'm Pavarotti Music Centre for children in Highlighted on coming from," says Ginuwine. war -torn Bosnia. the album are per- Mike Tierney, PD of top 40/rhythm- The album will be released in other SECADA formances by crossover station KUBE Seattle, is markets internationally throughout opera's leading His Place In The Sun. Motown founder Berry Gordy proudly accepts a star on credited with being the first to play November. London will release the luminary, Luciano Pavarotti, as well as the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his role in developing the music and careers of "Pony," having first heard it during a album in the U.S., Canada, Japan, and Eric Clapton, Elton John, Jon Secada, such legends as Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross & the Supremes, Smokey Robinson visit to the Sony offices early in the selected other countries; parent label Sheryl Crow, Joan Osborne, and Liza & the Miracles, and Marvin Gaye, among others. Pictured in front, from left, are year. After an advance cassette of the Decca will take responsibility for most Minnelli. The album was recorded live Wonder, Gordy, Ross, and Robinson. In back is the Temptations' Otis Williams. (Continued on page 91) other countries. (Continued on page 95) AftraiiirarANW

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Road Life Prepares Klein Bush's `Suitcase' Yields Quick Hit Trauma Act's `Swallowed' No. l On Modern Rock Chart For Debut Solo Album BY MELINDA NEWMAN scored three No. l's ( "Comedown," Goodridge, bassist Dave Parsons, "Glycerine," and "Swallowed "), one and guitarist Nigel Pulsford, went BY TERRI HORAK NEW YORK -It took only three No. 2 ( "Everything Zen "), and two from opening club dates to headlin- weeks for "Swallowed," the first sin- No. 4's ( "Little Things" and ing arenas in less than a year. NEW YORK-Ann Klein has devel- gle from Bush's Nov. 19 "Machinehead ") on the chart. Rather than take a break before oped a career as a dynamo guitarist/ Trauma /Interscope sophomore Its Trauma /Interscope debut, recording the follow -up to "Sixteen singer/songwriter, and she is espe- effort, "Razorblade Suitcase," to hit "Sixteen Stone," released in January Stone," Bush rushed back into the cially well known in her home base of the top of Billboard's Modern Rock 1995, has been certified for sales of studio after coming off the road, Tracks chart, so it's not surprising eager to cut a few new tracks it had that radio programmers laugh when been testing on tour as well as to p prod music asked if listeners are tiring of the commit to tape a number of freshly group yet. written tunes. New York. But it was an early stint "They're smokin' right now. "I was eager for them to get some- as a substitute in someone else's band They're one of the hottest acts. I'd thing new out," says Trauma presi- that helped light the way for this ris- like to be their manager," says dent Rob Kahane. "I thought there ing artist. KDGE Dallas PD Joel Folger. was tremendous appetite for great Klein filled in on the road for Joan "These kinds of projects don't come music, and they'd laid such a great Osborne's guitar player for much of KLEIN along very often. I can't wait to get foundation from the first album that 1993. With the September release of my hooks into the rest of the album." BUSH if we could get out the album by the "Driving You Insane," Klein's first into promotion -Osborne was just "We've seen no burnout on this end of the year, we could keep the solo album, she had a chance to apply beginning to be recognized by radio band," agrees WBCN Boston music more than 5 million units by the momentum going." some of the knowledge she acquired and major labels at the time Klein director Carter Alan. "There's been Recording Industry Assn. of Amer- For Rossdale, the incentive to on that tour. toured with her -Klein says that burnout factors on some of their ica. The album has sold another 1 return to the studio so quickly was "I learned more from that experi- what she learned most from Osborne songs, but not on the band." million copies outside of the U.S., to catch on tape the live energy cre- ence than from others I've had in the was how to lead a band. The out -of- the -box success of according to the label. ated by the ceaseless touring. "What music business combined. It gave me "She always had a stock of musi- "Swallowed" continues Bush's blind- In addition to massive radio play, I didn't want to do was have all that ammunition to feel more comfortable cians she could call to do gigs. If she ingly meteoric rise at radio. From the album has been bolstered by work we'd put in in those two years being a solo performer," Klein says. got a date, she took it, and wouldn't the time its first single, "Everything Bush's incessant touring. The band, on the road disintegrate," he says. While she gained valuable insight (Continued on page 100) Zen," debuted on Modern Rock composed of guitarist/vocalist Gavin Rossdale came off the road, Tracks in late 1994, the band has Rossdale, drummer Robin retired to his basement, and banged out the songs for "Razorblade Suit- case" in a month. "I literally had four or five weeks to write the music Boone in total," he says. "I had a few songs Hip -0 Delivers Head - Banging Pat Cover Set that I had written through the year, BY CRAIG ROSEN satanic verses' ... A lot of folks took it posed project in a daily newspaper. "It about it and assumed that since it was but generally most of them were seriously. That's not the case, but I did was bizarre, but the more I thought smoke and water, it must be something written during that period." LOS ANGELES -"Pat Boone In A pick songs by groups and artists that about it, the more it intrigued me, par- about drugs." One reason Rossdale had to write Metal Mood: No More Mr. Nice Guy" may have done some satanic verses in ticularly since MCA has his catalog." Boone says he became intrigued by with such speed was to meet a stu- isn't scheduled for release by Hip -0 the past." For Boone, who has made a career the music and found himself listening dio date already set with producer Records until Jan. 28, 1997, but the What started about six years ago as out of reinterpreting music originally to heavy metal even while he was Steve Albini, best known for pro- crooner has already started to feel the a joke by Boone's conductor Dave performed by other artists, working on spending the year performing as Will ducing one of Bush's main influ- heat from his decision to take a stab at Siebels has evolved into a 12 -track "In A Metal Mood" was a learning Rogers in Branson, Mo., in 1994. "I ences, Nirvana. hard rock classics with big -band album. Boone and executives at MCA's experience. would listen to Judas Priest, Motor- Despite his own self -doubts, Ross - arrangements. new reissue label Hip -0 are hopeful After the initial discussion, Siebels head, AC/DC, Aerosmith, Black Sab- dale says, the time spent in the stu- According to Boone, a recent Asso- that the album will do more than gen- made Boone a tape of various hard rock bath, and Megadeth, and I nearly dio with Albini was golden. "There ciated Press article published in news- erate controversy and laughs. selections. "He went back before metal knocked the windows out of the Z28 I were times when I looked at my papers across the country stated that "We look at it as a way to bridge cat- to some of the stuff that set the stage, was driving, and I enjoyed it," he says. songs and thought, `Fuck, I hope the singer "is converting from milk -fed alog with current product," says Bruce like Led Zeppelin's `Stairway To Heav- Boone settled on 12 songs: Ozzy that these songs are good enough to gospel to satanic verses." Resnikoff, executive VP /GM of MCA en' ... `Smoke On The Water' by Deep Osbourne's "Crazy Train," Hendrix's constitute an album that we feel rep- He says, "You can imagine a few mil- special markets (U.S.) and head of Hip- Purple, Van Halen's `Jump,' and some "The Wind Cries Mary," Metallica's resents us,' but Steve was perfect. I lion people across the country -my O. "It's a good concept and a fun rec- [Jimi] Hendrix," Boone says. "Enter Sandman," Alice Cooper's "No really hope it's not the last record I logical constituency-when they heard ord, and it will certainly add attention It marked the first time that Boone More Mr. Nice Guy," Judas Priest's make with him." this. They thought, `First there was to his vast catalog." had been exposed to many of the songs. "You've Got Another Thing Comin'," The album's often elliptical lyrics, Jim Bakker, then Jimmy Swaggart, Resnikoff says he pursued the album "I don't think I had ever heard `Smoke Guns N' Roses' "Paradise City," Led surrounded by intense, driving hard - and now Pat Boone is switching to after reading one line about the pro- On The Water,' " he says. "I had heard (Continued on page 92) (Continued on page 16)

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RECORD COMPANIES. Reader's Digest Assn. in Pleasantville, N.Y., promotes José Raul Perez to VP of Reader's Digest Music and names Dina Saffan manager of licensing and administration of Reader's Digest Music. They were, respectively, director of Reader's Digest U.S. recorded music product development and senior manager of PEREZ CARLTON AUERBACH SALVO DE VILLA DIXON HARVEY EDWARDS business affairs for BMG. Bob Carlton is appointed VP of tions manager for Hard Rock Cafe opment associate. They were, respec- promotion /marketing. They were, Jan Perry is promoted to director sales for Rhino Records in Los Ange- International. tively, head of Triple M Management respectively, marketing assistant, of creative marketing for film and tele- les. He was GM of Rykodisc. Charles Dixon is appointed nation- and director of marketing and promo- marketing manager for Hart Free- vision at Hamstein Cumberland Music Jess Auerbach is appointed VP of al director of DJ marketing and pro- tion at PRA Records. land Roberts, account manager at Group in Nashville. She was publicity production for Arista Records in New motion, black music, for MCA Records Ra -Fael Blanco is promoted to 615 Music, and regional manager of director. York. He was VP of forecasting and in Universal City. He was director of national promotions coordinator for promotion, black music, for Warner inventory for EMI -Capitol Music A &R /DJ promotion for Pendulum Rip -It Records in Orlando, Fla. He was Bros. RELATED FIELDS. J. Brian McGrath Group North America. Records. national accounts service representa- is named senior VP of international Joseph P. Salvo is promoted to Retta Harvey is promoted to direc- tive. PUBLISHING. Maani Edwards is business development for MCA Inc. in senior counsel at Sony Music Enter- tor of video coordination at Mercury Warner Alliance in Nashville pro- named creative manager of urban Universal City. He was commissioner tainment in New York. He was counsel. Nashville. She was manager of video motes Eric Mullett to marketing man- music, West Coast, for BMG Songs in of the Thoroughbred Racing Assn. Liza deVilla is named director of coordination. ager and names Ann Denson creative Los Angeles. He was head of creative, Food Court Entertainment Net- public relations for MCA Music Enter- Revolution in Beverly Hills, Calif., services manager, Eric Nordhoff urban, for Interscope Music. work in New York promotes James N. tainment Group in Universal City, names Mindy Espy to the marketing sales manager of special markets, Charles Abry is named president of Perkins to president/CEO. He was Calif. She was corporate public rela- team and Buddy Deal an artist devel- and Brenda Smith director of gospel Carl Fischer Inc. in New York. COO.

14 BILLBOARD NOVEMBER 16, 1996 www.americanradiohistory.com Artists & Music Tim /Kerr Growing Force Among Indies Mercury Pact Frees Label To Develop Talent BY CHRIS MORRIS project by writer William S. Burroughs and director Gus Van Sant. But the LOS ANGELES -With a new joint label began to attract major attention venture with Mercury Records, a grow- with its 10th release, the tribute album ing roster of bands, and a beefed -up "Fourteen Songs For Greg Sage And staff housed in new offices, the 6 -year- The Wipers," in 1992. old Portland, Ore. -based label Tim/ For that release, Lindsay says, "we Kerr Records appears poised to got Thurston Moore [of Sonic Youth], become a major player among the indie got Hole, got Nirvana, got quite a few big -name bands involved with us, with labels of the '90s. BLACK 47 The bulking -up of Tim/Kerr follows pretty much the cream of the crop of a period in which some of the label's Portland bands, from Poison Idea all most prominent acts secured high -pro- prime mover Peter Laughner, as well as the way down to Hazel and Napalm file deals with the majors: The Dandy a limited- edition boxed set of Pere Beach, Dharma Bums ... That tribute Warhols and the platinum- selling Ever - Ubu's early singles. record launched us nationally." clear are now signed to Capitol, while Thor Lindsay, who founded the label Around that time, the label changed Victorious Vic. Singer /songwriter Vic Chesnutt takes a break after performing Super Deluxe was snapped up by Rev- with its namesake, financial backer and its name from T/K -an imprint almost cuts from his Tuesday (12) release "About To Choke" for Capitol Records olution. Executives at Tim /Kerr and silent partner Tim Kerr (not to be con- identical to that of Henry Stone's Flori- staffers. Shown in the back row, from left, are Michael White, Capitol national Mercury see their pact, sealed in July, fused with the like -named guitarist of da -based company -to Tim /Kerr. director of single sales; Donna Ross, Capitol national director of alternative as something that will sustain the indie Estrus Records' act the Lord High Fix- Lindsay says, "We got involved with sales; Greg Seese, Capitol director of promotion and marketing; Phil Costello, label as it attempts ers), recalls the company's humble Nirvana [through the band's involve- Capitol senior VP of promotion; Dave Ayers, Capitol VP of A &R; and Chesnutt's to develop its slate beginnings. ment in the Wipers tribute], and Gef- manager, Kevin O'Neill. In the front row, from left, are Clark Staub, Capitol senior of developing al- Lindsay, who ran the Portland retail fen didn't want to get sued." director of alternative marketing; Chesnutt; Nick Bedding, Capitol national direc- ternative rock tal- outlet Singles Going Steady from 1978 (Tim /Kerr's relationship with Gef- tor of adult formats; Brian McDonald, Capitol senior national director of alterna- ent. to 1983, says of his partnership with fen/DGC continues to this day: The tive promotion; and Brian Corona, Capitol national director of promotion. The Tim /Kerr Kerr, "We've known each other since (Continued on page 50) roster currently includes such young 1977 ... We'd seen each other at shows. rock acts as Man Ray, Carmina Piran- He was as much of a hardcore collector ha, Tchkung!, Torcher, and Pilot (which as me, appreciating music and just has returned to its original label after wanting to see it come out." an unproductive deal with Elektra), as Lindsay continues, "We basically Whole Lotta Hooplah For NBA's 50th; well as such veteran bands as Pere Ubu started this as a hobby back in 1990 on (and its offshoot, David Thomas & the my kitchen table. I talked Tim into Two Pale Boys), the Bush Tetras, and [doing the label] as more than just a Guns N' Roses Proceed Without Slash hometown heroes the Wipers. hobby. Basically, I had been doing two Branching out stylistically, the label other jobs -I worked for a local sound H APPY BIRTHDAY: The NBA and Mercury Records ing uniforms and hairstyles through the years. The spe- has also released an album by the leg- company, and then I worked for [con- have come up with a hoopful of promotions surrounding cial set sells for $19.98. endary Minneapolis folk -blues trio cert promoter] Monqui [Presents]. This the Nov 26 release of the "NBA At 50" compilation. The Koerner, Ray & Glover and plans to was my third job. When we started, I project mainly features new cuts, as well as reworked STATUS REPORT: Putting a positive spin on the situa- issue a new set by acoustic guitar mas- worked for years without taking any classic R &B hits, interspersed with highlights from tion, a representative for Guns N' Roses says that the ter John Fahey in January. funds; I just did it in my spare time. It some of the game's most exciting moments, such as when band's new project should move along much faster now that The company has also issued notable turned into a full -time gig about 1992." Wilt Chamberlain scored his 100th point in a single Axl Rose and Slash have quit their fussing and fighting reissue packages devoted to San Fran- Tim /Kerr was founded to release game. The package was put together by artist manager and Slash is out of the band. "Things will move faster now, cisco's Sleepers and the late Cleveland "The Elvis Of Letters," a collaborative Ramon Hervey, who serves as the album's executive because working out the differences between Axl and Slash producer. has been a major issue," the rep says, "so it's reasonable to "The muscle of the NBA and the expect that Guns N' Roses will move weight that they bring to being the along at a quicker pace. Axl wants No. 1 sports marketing company in something out by summer." Rose has Versatile Jimmy Bralower the world clearly helps create seven "works in progress" that he excitement for this album," says has played for a few people, and he's Josh Zieman, senior director of considering producers for the pro- Mixes Songs Into Hits marketing for Mercury. "The other ject. No word yet if the band will BY JIM BESSMAN Bralower handled the album, single, life this project has is its musical reunite with Mike Clink. The band's and radio mixes for "I Can See Clear- life. We feel that we have two or current lineup, in addition to Rose, NEW YORK -Donna Lewis' "I Love ly Now" from the "Cool Runnings" three strong singles that can be includes keyboardist Dizzy Reed, You Always Forever" and Celine Dion's soundtrack.) strong radio records." The first sin- by Melinda Newman bassist Duff McKagan, and drum- "It's All Coming Back To Me Now" Besides arranging "It's All Coming gle, Crystal Waters' "Say ... If You mer Matt Sorum. One of Rose's have something in common besides Back To Me Now," Bralower recently Feel Alright," written and produced by Jimmy Jam and writing partners has been childhood friend and rhythm being kept out of the No. 1 spot on the sculpted the sound of Take That's Terry Lewis, goes to radio in January. Contenders for guitarist Paul Huge, but there's no telling if he'll be in the Hot 100 Singles "Never Forget" future singles include "Oh How The Years Go By" by band, according to a source. chart by "Macare- single remix and Vanessa Williams and the Babyface-penned "You Bring As for Slash, he's playing some gigs with a band dubbed na": Both benefit- two forthcoming The Sunshine" by Gina Thompson. Slash's Bluesball, but this is not the band (or name) he will ed from the be- Bee Gees tracks. Although details are still being worked out, Mercury take into the studio when he starts to work on a new pro- hind- the -scenes As a producer or plans to have artists featured on the album perform at ject for Geffen. help of versatile co-producer, mean- NBA games and tentatively at the NBA All -Star Game drummer, pro- while, he has in February. Where appropriate, music or artists from THIS AND THAT: Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers have grammer- turned- worked lately with the album will also appear in a plethora of NBA TV spe- sold out 18 shows at San Francisco's 1,200 -seat Fillmore songwriter, pro- Cyndi Lauper and cials geared around the anniversary. Theater. At this point, no other U.S. dates are planned. The ducer, mixer, and BRALOWER LEWIS Diana King, as Promotions are also slated for Blockbuster and McDon- first four shows are slated for Nov 24 -27. The remaining 14 arranger Jimmy well as the afore- ald's outlets. Standups of players will be set up at Block- will take place Jan. 10-29, 1997 ... Veruca Salt's new album, Bralower. mentioned Cliff, Rebel, and Love In buster heralding a sweepstakes that fans can enter to due Feb. 11, 1997, on Outpost/Geffen, is titled "Eight Arms The Long Island, N.Y. -based Bra- Reverse, which he co- produced with his win a trip to the All -Star Game in Cleveland. The McDon- To Hold You." Beatles aficionados will recall that was an lower mixed Lewis' hit with the artist mentor, Reprise Records senior VP of ald's tie -in, which is still being finalized, will center early title for the album that became "Help." The Veruca and arranged Dion's with frequent col- A&R Russ Titelman. around balloting for the All -Star Game. Salt set was produced by Bob Rock ... Blur leader Damon laborator Jeff Bova. He also penned "I've been a troubleshooter," says In addition to being sold at traditional record outlets, Albarn has a supporting role as a low -life gangster in the Dion's dance hit "Misled." But the Bralower, whose early credits include "NBA At 50" will be sold at team stores in arenas across new film "Face." The project was directed by Antonia Bird, mainstream pop success of Bralower's such varied heavyweights as Kurtis the country and possibly in a number of sporting goods who was behind "Priest" and "Safe." Blur is also working on current near -chart -toppers belies the Blow, Steve Winwood, Madonna, Hall & stores. a new album that will be released on Virgin Records in the musical range of his output, not to men- Oates, Peter Gabriel, Bruce Hornsby, "NBA At 50" is available in three configurations: CD, U.S. and on EMI Records in the U.K. in the first quarter... tion the broad scope of his creativity. As Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton, Billy Joel, cassette, and a slip -cased deluxe CD version. The deluxe Connie Francis will be doing a rare in -store at Tower a mixer /remixer, for example, his and Cher. "I basically try to get down version includes a 40 -page booklet with a foreword by Records in San Francisco on Thursday (14) in support of recent projects have included songs by to the bottom of the problems people Pulitzer Prize -winning author David Halberstam and her new Polydor Chronicles boxed set ... Mint Condition Love In Reverse, Michael McDonald, have in getting their records out. But I an essay by former Billboard editor Nelson George. The will open for Toni Braxton starting Dec. 13. Braxton had Worl -A -Girl, Tony Rebel, Carla Mar- do radio and album mixes rather than booklet also contains a pictorial essay on the NBA, includ- been on a co-headlining tour with Kenny G. shall, and Jimmy Cliff. (For Cliff, (Continued on page 51)

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BUSH'S `SUITCASE' YIELDS QUICK HIT (Continued from page 14) rock rhythms, address such topics as do disappear off into my moods and "We've never had much hype. for Compact Disc World, a New Jer- Trauma /Interscope has also suicide, isolation, revenge, and betray- not talk for days, but I'm not like that Instead, we just get out and do the sey -based chain. "I've heard the planned a promotion with Best Buy al and are in marked contrast to Ross - when I meet someone." work and play for people," says Ross - record; it's fabulous. It sounds like and Wherehouse for the album's dale's cheery, direct public persona. Such politeness and rejection of dale. "You could never call us media the first one, but I think it's exactly release. While supplies last, pur- "If every day I was the person that publicity -grabbing antics separates darlings; we've been anything but, and what Bush fans will want to own. chasers of "Razorblade Suitcase" at I am when I write all these songs, jeez, Bush from many of its British I think that's served us really well. We're ecstatic about it." those chains will receive a free CD- that would be hard work," he says. brethren and perhaps explains why We've always belonged to the people Bush will kick off the release of ROM that includes four live perfor- "But songs are dramatic, music is the band has been critically maligned who like us." "Razorblade Suitcase" with a live per- mances, a nonalbum studio track, the drama ... I can be really pissy, and I by the press. Similarly, it's not like Rossdale to formance inside the Virgin Megastore "Swallowed" video, interviews, and whine about how tough it is at the top. in New York's Times Square the studio footage. "That's just dumb. I spent too many evening of Nov. 18; the event will lead Another goal with "Razorblade years having a much worse time in into a midnight sale of the album. The Suitcase" is to establish the band more terms of a professional level," he says. concert will be carried by the syndi- firmly in territories outside of the U.S. "It's a lot harder to be a musician that cated radio program "Rockline" and The band is touring Australia and doesn't sell one record than one that will be cybercast on the Internet and Japan for the first time now and will does." broadcast to Virgin stores worldwide. embark on an 18 -month world tour in Such a sensibility doesn't stop him The band will appear on radio's February. The band has had multi - from getting trapped by his ambiva- "The Howard Stern Show" Nov. 21, platinum success in Canada and Aus- lence toward a recently concluded 10- TV's "Saturday Night Live" Nov. 23, tralia, says Kahane, but "they're just city U.S. promotional tour, where and the syndicated radio show "Mod- starting to break in other territories, "Razorblade Suitcase" was played for ern Rock Live" Nov. 24. like in Europe. The last album sold 1 radio and retail and Rossdale pressed On the video front, the clip for million outside of the U.S. Our goal is the flesh and posed for pictures. "Swallowed" is already in exclusive to sell 2 million outside of the U.S. this "The tour sort of made me a bit sick MTV rotation. The channel plans to time." in some ways, because I thought, run a half-hour television special on The album will be released simulta- `What the fuck am I doing ?' But it Bush the day of the album's release. neously worldwide . made such a difference to the people I met," he says. According to Kahane, the whistle - Come Together. Capitol Records artist Yoko Ono, left, visits with EMI -Capitol stop tour helped set up the album and make it stand apart from the barrage amusement Music Group chairman Charles Koppelman, center, and Capitol Records president /CEO Gary Gersh during the premiere party for the "Beatles Anthology" of fourth -quarter releases. "The reac- BOXSCORE b U o I Ì1 e , S TOP 10 CONCERT GROSSES video at the IMAX theater in New York. The label screened 90 minutes of the 10- tion was fantastic," he says. hour, eight -tape set, wi-ich will be distributed by Turner Home Entertainment. All retailers want is for the second Gross Attendance ARTIST(S) Venue Date(s) Ticket Price(s) Capacdy Promoter Other notables in attendance were Dave Koz, members of Spacehog, the Foo record to continue on the same path Fighters, the Beastie Boys, the Cranberries, and models Larissa and Madison. as the first. "We need this record. WHO United Center Oct. 31- $1,424,590 27,811 Jam Prods. RYAN DOWNE Chicago Nov. 1 $65/040/$30 two We can't wait," says Eric Kiel, buyer sellouts

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INDUSTRY FACES CHANGE ON CAPITOL HILL (Continued from page 10) feel that the debate on the issues will a science subcommittee assignment. comer Jeff Sessions, R -Ala., running the commerce secretary post. be affected that much." Other members mentioned by ob- for open Senate seats. In addition to congressional race Nonetheless, because of the retire- servers here as potential chairmen are The RIAA also contributed money contributions, other political issues ment of several veteran legislators, Rep. Howard Coble, R -N.C., and Rep. to the campaign of returning Rep. Bart tackled by the RIAA this year includ- industry officials will be working Robert Goodlatte, R -Va. Gordon, D -Tenn. ed lobbying against a community-stan- with -and having to educate -some The broadcasting industry also lost a Additionally, the RIA contributed to dards obscenity referendum on the new members and one new chairman longtime ally: Commerce Committee the campaign of Democrat Tom Brug- ballot in Oregon. The referendum, in the committees and subcommittees chairman Larry Pressler, R -S.D., who gere, running in a still- undecided, which was defeated (Billboard, Nov. 9), where most of the issues that face the lost his re- election bid. This opens one open -seat Senate contest in Oregon, would have permitted officials in local music industry and broadcasting are of the most powerful positions in the where, at press time, there were still cities, townships, and counties to set aired and where legislation is crafted. Senate. Insiders say Pressler's re- 700,000 absentee votes to be counted and enforce their own definitions of On the Senate side, the music indus- placement will probably be Sen. John in a tight race. obscenity. try will see the return of Sen. Orrin McLain, R -Ariz. McLain opposed the Off the Hill, the Clinton second -term The RIAA was also among those lob- Hatch, R -Utah, chairman of the Judi- passage of the sweeping Telecommu- cabinet shuffle began quickly with the bying against a "parental rights" ciary Committee, and ranking minori- nications Act of 1996 and is in favor of Nov. 6 resignation of Secretary of State amendment to the Colorado constitu- ty member Patrick Leahy, D -Vt., nei- auctioning off broadcast spectrum Warren Christopher; others may soon tion that, opponents say, would have ther of whom was up for re- election. when broadcasters move to digital TV. follow. White House chief of staff Leon created a broad -based cause of action However, the industry lost longtime On the House side, broadcasters had Panetta is leaving, as is Commerce to sue record and video stores, among copyright -issue advocates with the more to cheer about as Rep. Thomas Secretary Mickey Kantor (former U.S. other retailers, that sold material retirements of Alan K. Simpson, R- Bliley Jr., R -Va., chairman of the Trade Representative), who is expect- deemed to interfere with "parental Wyo., and Paul Simon, D -Ill., and is House Commerce Committee, handily ed to return to the private sector. rights." That amendment was also awaiting the assignment of new Judi- won his re- election bid. Ranking minor- Insiders also say that FCC Chairman defeated. ciary Committee members. ity member Rep. John Dingell, D- Reed Hundt has expressed interest in On the House side, Rep. Henry Mich., defeated his challenger. The Hyde, R -Ill., chairman of the House likely chairman of the House Telecom- Judiciary Committee, won his bid for munications Subcommittee, Rep. Billy re- election, but the Republican leader- Tauzin, R -La., also won. The ranking ship must now decide on the new chair- Democrat, Massachusetts Rep. Ed man for the Subcommittee on Courts Markey, was also successful in his re- and Intellectual Property, a position election bid. made vacant by the retirement of longtime copyright champion Rep. Carlos RIM SUPPORT Moorhead, R- Calif. The RIAA did what it could for long- Subcommittee member Pat Schroe- time friends and potential music - der, D- Colo., also a friend of copyright industry allies. On the campaign trail, and arts issues, has retired as well. the organization was active in the elec- New choices for chairman are tion efforts of Democratic and Repub- unknown at this point. Some ranking lican candidates in pivotal Senate races subcommittee members who might be in Tennessee, Rhode Island, Illinois, /.,. in line for chairman, insiders say, are Alabama, and Massachusetts. "We J pledged to other committee and sub- have friends from both parties. Copy- committee assignments, and a new right issues are bipartisan," Rosen chairman may be drawn from rank - says. i and -file members. The RIAA provided financing and Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner, R- put candidates together with music - Wis., best known in the industry for his industry- related constituents in the 4,"4:1 bill that would offer restaurateurs an successful Senate races of incumbents lid- 31 exemption from paying music fees for John Kerry, D- Mass., and Fred background music, is next in line in Thompson, R- Tenn., as well as those of seniority for subcommittee chairman, former House members Jack Reed, D- but Hill observers say that he may take R.I., and Dick Durban, D -Ill., and new- Wherever your listeners celebrate the holidays, they'll enjoy a special gift from the Air Force and Randy Travis. On this free hour -long program, he sings songs of the season and some selections from

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IFPI ADDRESSES PARALLEL IMPORTS, COPYRIGHT EXTENSION IN JAPAN ((o /1I eued fioiil pug(' 5) import version of a foreign CD can sell Cahoon points out that, wherever lion yen) worth of foreign product was for as much as $8.77 (1,000 yen) less possible, retailers like Tower try to exported to Japan as parallel imports than the made-in -Japan version. Made - source import product from labels' in- in 1995. Calendar 1995 shipments of ontinental Urifit in -Japan product, be it of domestic or house import divisions. But he says that foreign product by the RIAJ's member foreign repertoire, is subject to the he does not think record companies companies (including those imports resale price maintenance (or fixed - here can meet all of Tower's needs in handled by their in -house import divi- price) system; imported product is not. terms of sourcing product and pricing sions), which account for more than UNSIGNED ARTISTS AND REGIONAL NEWS "Both for the integrity of the copy- it attractively. 90% of Japan's prerecorded music busi- E rD I T E I D B Y VI I E L I N I D A Ni E W M A N right that protects sound recordings Recording Industry Assn. of Amer- ness, were worth $1.52 billion (157.39 here and the integrity of the market- ica (RIAA) chairman Jay Berman billion yen). ing and distribution conducted either admits that the fact that Japan has a Also, Garnett says the IFPI is confi- PHILADELPHIA: Among the bands that have inspired the greatest major -label by copyright owners themselves in this fixed -price system for sound record- dent that Japan will live up to its com- interest in years is one that has yet to release a single. The Interpreters have country or through their authorized ings complicates the parallel -imports mitment to extend retroactive copy- been together for just under a year but have already been wined, dined, and licensees, it is vitally important that the issue. "If Japan were to take some time right protection. "We were comforted wooed by labels from New York, Los Angeles, and London. The trio -bassist flow of foreign material is within the to work out how a right of parallel to hear that it is anticipated that the Herschel Gaer, 23; guitarist Patsy Palladino, 20; and drummer Branko control and under the consent of the importation and the existence of some necessary Diet [parliament] session to Jakominich, 21 -dress in matching outfits and play bright, punchy pop songs. rights-holder in this country," Garnett form of resale price maintenance can provide the necessary changes to the They sound like the Buzzcocks or the Jam and claim Brits like the Kinks, says. work together -given the fact they law will be held by the end of the year, the Who, and late -'70s art-punks Wire as influences. All the members of the Asked to comment on efforts to ban have a fairly well -established and and we will obviously watch the imple- Interpreters sing; catchy tunes like "You Are The One," "She Took It Shy," parallel imports, Tower Records Far defined retail operation here -it would mentation of the law very carefully," he and "She Doesn't Love Me" were East managing director Keith Cahoon be in the interest of the industry." says, adding that the IFPI expects the written by Gaer and Palladino. The says, "Obviously, I'm completely When asked whether the introduc- law to come into effect no later than excitement began when the Inter- against it. The Japanese have created, tion of an exclusive importation right Jan. 1, 1997. preters played their first gig at a basically, their own two -tier price sys- might slow the growth of foreign reper- Japanese law puts pre -1971 material Christmas party last year at the New tem by making a fixed -price system. If toire's share of the Japanese music by both Japanese and international York loft of Gaer's brother Joe, who [record companies] have a monopoly to market, Berman suggests that foreign artists in the public domain. This mate- then worked for Matador Records. In bring product in, then there is no doubt product's recent healthy performance rial can be sold in Japan without pay- attendance, says Herschel Gaer, were in my mind that as soon as that legisla- in Japan was due more to this country's ment of royalties to artists and sound - "all the indie hipsters." Soon, a demo tion passes, the cost of imported goods clampdown on the record -rental indus- recording producers. tape was in the hands of entertain- will go up tremendously." try than to parallel imports. The U.S. and the European Union ment lawyer Rosemary Carroll, and THE INTERPRETERS Counters Garnett, "I would under- In 1995, prerecorded music worth earlier complained to the World Trade A &R people were showing up at New stand from the fact that [companies $478.3 million (49.5 billion yen) was Organization that under the WTO's York's Coney Island High and at sold -out shows at the Khyber Pass Pub here. such as Tower Records] are equally imported into Japan, up 27% over 1994, Trade Related Intellectual Property Before long, the trio was courted by several majors, and it is expected to sign able to operate in countries like the according to the Recording Industry Rights (TRIPS) agreement, which a deal before year's end. The 'Terps, who are self- managed, plan to cut their United States and the United Kingdom, Assn. of Japan (RIAJ). Roughly 26% of went into effect Jan. 1, Japan is obliged first single with Kinks /Who producer Shel Talmy in London in January and where we have proper importation that was handled by Japanese record to protect sound -recording copyrights to follow it up with a U.K. tour. Upcoming shows include Friday (15) at the rights in the law, that this ultimately is companies' in -house import divisions; retroactively for 50 years. Black Cat in Washington, D.C., and Nov. 19 at Coney Island High. "We no serious obstacle to their business." in other words, $352.6 million (36.5 bil- The RIAJ's member companies didn't expect it to be like this," says Gaer, who is interested in electronic music already pay artists' and producers' roy- and has directed videos for Philadelphia dance music luminary Josh Wink. alties on pre -1971 product. Japan takes "It has happened so fast." The band can be reached through Carroll's office the position that the 50 -year retroactive at 212 -489-6300 or through Gaer at 215 -735 -4204. DAN DeLUCA protection period is not specified in the TRIPS agreement but has said that in BOSTON: The 10th annual Boston Music Awards, presented Oct. 22, once again the interest of international harmony, brought some of the city's brightest performers together. Big winners were it is not prepared to take a hard line on Tracy Bonham, who won four awards, including debut album of the year the issue. ( "The Burdens Of Being Upright ") and single of the year ( "Mother Mother "). On the issue of piracy, IFPI chair- Unfortunately, she was on tour and unable to attend the presentation. Other man David Fine has praise for Japan. multiple winners were fine singer /songwriter Ellis Paul, who carne away "This country has not only set a fine with two awards, and Morphine, which snatched two trophies, including act example for this part of the world in of the year. The members of Aerosmith showed up to claim the award for act fighting piracy, but today plays a very of the decade but split halfway through the ceremonies. Tuneful Gravel Pit major role in the world forum," he says. took best new local rock band and best rock album on an indie label ( "The Garnett sees piracy as "a problem Gravel Pit Manifesto" on Q Division), while longtime club faves Tree bagged that threatens to get worse" as it best hardcore band. The idiosyncratic Guster won best club band, the funky spreads from China into Russia, East- Eye 2 Eye came away with best local R &B act, and the Mighty Charge took ern Europe, and Latin America and best local reggae band. Mike Denneen won best producer, and guitarist through those areas into more estab- Reeves Gabrels, who has been a member of David Bowie's last two touring WHERE BUSINESS lished markets. bands, picked up best instrumentalist. The night was light on fireworks and "A number of new [anti -piracy] ini- mostly unassuming, as many nominees, including Pat Metheny, Phish, and tiatives were decided upon today, the Joshua Redman, opted not to show up. But the awards once again revealed MINDS MEET. details of which we will release in due the depth of this city's talent pool. KEN CAPOBIANCO Hotel Nikko creates the ultimate environment course," he says. for the business minded Regarding new technology's impact MIAMI: Latin roots rock group El Duende has been shaking up the stages of with our IMPECCABLE MEETING PACKAGE. on the international record industry, Florida with its dramatic and theatrical brand of Latin soul music. After win- Because success is in the details. Garnett says the IFPI, the RIAJ, and ning a Jammy Award for best world beat group this past spring, the six -mem- the RIAA are working together to ber band finished a recording session at Criteria Studios that yielded a five - HIGH -TECH DELUXE ROOM. develop standards for protecting sound song self-titled release. What sets El Duende apart is its adherence to a deep recordings in the new marketplace. Latin retro hybrid sound, as opposed EXECUTIVE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST. "For example, we have developed to local Latin bands that sound sim- THREE COURSE LUNCH. common standards for the recording ply like American rock bands that AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK. industry for encryption and for elec- happen to sing in Spanish. "We COMPLETE MEETING ROOM SET -UP WITH A.V. tronic watermarking of sound record- played a Latin Rock Festival in FREE VALET PARKING. ings," Garnett says. "We will also Miami's Bayfront Park recently that need new rights to protect our sound EL DUENDE was televised throughout Latin THE IMPECCABLE MEETING recordings in the electronic market- America and featured several promi- PACKAGE' place, and those rights will be dis- nent Latin bands," says lead vocalist Oscar Herrera. "We sounded more $235 cussed at [the World Intellectual `Latin' than any of them. The crowd was looking at us like, `What's this music?' ALI. THE COMFORTS OF WORK. Properties Organization diplomatic Some bands have gotten too far away from the true sound." Herrera is a conference in Geneva, Switzerland, in prominent fixture on Miami's performance scene, having appeared in lead :4: hotel nikko at bevery hills December], which is aiming to con- singing roles in theatrical productions, in previous bands Halo and Picasso SIMPLY EVERYTHING. SIMPLY. clude new treaties in the field of intel- Trigger, and, currently, in a jeans commercial for Burdines, the state's largest 310 -246 -2121 lectual property rights." department store. Telemundo, the Spanish television network, featured the Garnett adds that it is essential that band in a series on Latin rock this summer. The complete lineup of seasoned 465 S. LA CIENEGA BOULEVARD AT BURTON WAY, Los ANGELES, CA 90048 the interests of record producers be musicians is Herrera on vocals and guitar, Alfonso Rico on drums, Carlos reservations at any Nikko Hotel call your travel professional or simplyfax your reservation to 1.800.544.4455 For DVD on on In North America, New York (Essex House)AtlantaChicagoSan FranciscoLos AngelesHonolulu(Ilikai)Mexico City protected if and when a audio Mazzoncini bass, Juan Carlos Rodriguez keyboards, Roberto

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COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE AND RACK SoundScan® The Heatseekers chart lists the best -selling titles by new and developing artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the SALES REPORTS COLLECTED, COMPILED, AND PROVIDED BY OF.. 1111111 top 100 of The Billboard 200 chart. When an album reaches this level, the album and the artist's subsequent albums are immedi- tn W ,- W VT ately ineligible to appear on the Heatseekers chart. All albums are available on cassette and CD. *Asterisk indicates w N w Y 2 NOVEMBER 16, 1996 vinyl LP is á ARTIST TITLE available. 0 Albums with the greatest sales gains. W 1996 Billboard /BPI Communications. LABEL & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL (SUGGESTED LIST PRICE OR EQUIVALENT FOR CASSETTE/CD)

26 17 5 SUSAN ASHTON SPARROW * * * No. 1 * * * 51458 (9.98/15.98) A DISTANT CALL 1 2 6 MERRIL BAINBRIDGE UNIVERSAL 53019 (10.98/15.98) THE GARDEN 21 21 12 AKINYELE ZOO 11142 *NOLCANO (6.98/9.98) PUT IT IN YOUR MOUTH (EP) 2 1 15 TRACE ADKINS CAPITOL NASHVILLE 37222 (10.98/15.98) DREAMIN' OUT LOUD 28 26 8 GEGGY TAH LUAKA BOP 46113/WARNER BROS. (10.98/15.98) SACRED COW 3 3 16 KENNY CHESNEY BNA 66908/RCA (10.98/15.98) ME AND YOU 29 - 1 ALFONZO HUNTER DEF SQUAD 52827/EMI (10.98/16.98) BLACKA DA BERRY 9 11 ANN NESBY PERSPECTIVE 549022/A &M (10.98/14.98) I'M HERE FOR YOU 30 24 4 702 BIV 10 530738* /MOTOWN (8.98/16.98) NO DOUBT 5 4 10 FUN LOVIN' CRIMINALS EMI 35703 (7.98/11.98) COME FIND YOURSELF 31 30 19 JAMES BONAMY EPIC 67069 (10.98 EQ/15.98) WHAT I LIVE TO DO 6 8 13 REPUBLICA DECONSTRUCTION 66899/RCA (9.98/13.98) REPUBLICA 32 32 14 DEFTONES MAVERICK 46054/WARNER BROS. (7.98/11.98) ADRENALINE 7 7 9 AMANDA MARSHALL EPIC 67562 (7.98 EQ/11.98) AMANDA MARSHALL 33 33 4 RAY BOLTZ WORD 67867/EPIC (10.98 E0/15.98) NO GREATER SACRIFICE 8 5 21 PAUL BRANDT REPRISE 46180/WARNER BROS. (10.98/16.98) CALM BEFORE THE STORM 34 43 2 GRUPO LIMITE POLYGRAM LATINO 33302 (7.98/12.98) PARTIENDOME EL ALMA 9 14 6 GARY ALLAN DECCA 11482/MCA (10.98/15.98) USED HEART FOR SALE 35 31 30 JO DEE MESSINA CURB 77820 (10.98/15.98) JO DEE MESSINA 10 6 12 EELS DREAMWORKS 50001 /GEFFEN (10.98/16.98) BEAUTIFUL FREAK (36) - 1 DAVID KERSH CURB 77848 (10.98/15.98) GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART 11 13 13 CLEDUS "T." JUDD RAZOR & TIE 2825 (10.98/16.98) I STOLED THIS RECORD 37 38 19 4HIM BENSON 4321 (10.98/15.98) THE MESSAGE 12 23 3 KEVIN SHARP ASYLUM 61930/EEG (10.98/15.98) MEASURE OF A MAN

38 18 3 THE JON SPENCER BLUES EXPLOSION MATADOR 53553* /CAPITOL (10.98/15.981 NOW I GOT WORRY 13 20 6 BR5 -49 ARISTA 18818 (10.98/15.98) BR5-49 39 44 14 JACI VELASQUEZ WORD 67823/EPIC (10.98 EQ/15.98) HEAVENLY PLACE 14 10 3 CORROSION OF CONFORMITY COLUMBIA 67583* (10.98 EQ/16.98) WISEBLOOD 40 39 25 KENNY LATTIMORE COLUMBIA 67125 (10.98 EQ/16.98) KENNY LATTIMORE I5 - 1 RUPAUL RHINO 72256 (10.98/16.98) FOXY LADY 41 12 2 CHUCK D MERCURY 532944* (10.98 EQ/16.98) AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MISTACHUCK 16 11 4 KANE & ABEL NO LIMIT 50634* /PRIORITY (6.98/9.98) THE 7 SINS 42 28 5 KEIKO MATSUI COUNTDOWN 17750 /ULG (10.98/15.98) DREAM WALK 11 I ANOINTED WORD 67804/EPIC (10.98 EQ/15.98) UNDER THE INFLUENCE 43 34 11 DAVE KOZ CAPITOL 32798 (10.98/15.98) 18 15 22 DONELL JONES LAFACE 26025* / ARISTA (10.98/15.98) MY HEART OFF THE BEATEN PATH 44 40 52 KENNY 19 19 4 CRYSTAL LEWIS MYRRH 5036/WORD (10.98/15.98) BEAUTY FOR ASHES WAYNE SHEPHERD GIANT 24621/WARNER BROS. (10.98/15.98) LEDBETTER HEIGHTS 20 16 38 RICOCHET COLUMBIA 67223 (10.98 EQ/15.98) RICOCHET 45 - 6 BILL WHELAN CELTIC HEARTBEAT 82816/AG (11.98/17.98) RIVERDANCE 21 29 8 LOCAL H ISLAND 524202 (8.98/14.98) AS GOOD AS DEAD 46 49 4 SANDI PATTY WORD 67313/EPIC (10.98 EQ/15.98) 0 HOLY NIGHT!

22 22 2 BLACK MOON WRECK 20232 * /NERVOUS (10.98/15.98) DIGGIN' IN DA VAULTS 4 - 18 FRED HAMMOND & RADICAL FOR CHRIST BENSON 4320 (10.98/15.98) THE SPIRIT OF DAVID 23 - 1 RON KENOLY INTEGRITY 67802/EPIC (10.98 E0/15.98) WELCOME HOME Q$ - 6 THE CARDIGANS MERCURY 553117 (10.98 EO/16.98) FIRST BAND ON THE MOON 24 27 7 BOUNTY KILLER BLUNTNP 1461 * /TVT (10.98/16.98) MY XPERIENCE 49 37 3 SKULL DUGREY NO LIMIT 50543 * /PRIORITY (10.98/15.98) HOODLUM FO' LIFE 25 25 42 ENRIQUE IGLESIAS FONOVISA 0506 (10.98/13.98) ENRIQUE IGLESIAS co::5- 1 DUNCAN SHEIK ATLANTIC 82879/AG (10.98/15.98) DUNCAN SHEIK

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Bt TILT -IN AIR: Geffen Rec- gle "Fire Water Burn" at such See It Happen. Holly Cole's lat- the U.K.," he says. "We're an Thursday (14). ords is moving quickly to cap- modern rock stations as KROQ est album, "It Happened One international label that has Pavement Music act Crow- italize on budding airplay of Los Angeles, WFNX Boston, Night," is Metro Blue/Blue Note's been here for two years, so this bar tours with Overdose and new signing the Bloodhound and XTRA -FM San Diego. first enhanced CD project. The is just a natural move." Bile through early December Gang. The song, which hooks lis- enhanced portion of the album, in support of its newest album, Geffen will rerelease the teners with its quirky, angli- released Oct. 29, contains live TEA TIME: Though their "Broken Glass" ... Rex, whose band's album "One Fierce Beer cized rap and deadpan delivery performances, band-member self -titled album will not hit sophomore set, "C," was re- à la G. Love & Special Sauce, biographies, music videos, and stores until late January, Ava- helped generate interest from interview bits with the Canadian tar/Polydor's Goodfellaz are several major labels. artist. Cole will tour the Northeast tasting sweet success with The King of Prussia, Pa.- this month, beginning with a Nov. their first single, "Sugar Hon- based band was most recently 19 appearance in Minneapolis. ey Ice Tea." signed to New York indie The single, released Sept. Republic Records, after a stint 17, was written and produced

on Cheese Factory/Columbia. R E G I O N A L H E A T S E E K E R S N O. l s by Family Stand members Geffen is prepping Jeff Smith and a videoclip for the West Coast Kings. "Dead MOUNTAIN NORTHEAST Peter Lord. Cities," the new Astralwerks song and will take Kenny Chesney, Me And You Fun Lavin' Criminals, Come Find Yourself So far, it has sold

I release by the Future steps to increase the more than 8,000 cop band's exposure at ies, according to Sound Of London, is No. 12 EAST NORTH CENTRAL Soaring Songstress. Philo radio and retail. Mn Nesby, Pm Here For You is on the Pacific Regional SoundScan, and is readying the second sin- Roundup this week. The garnering airplay at gle from "The Bird Or The OOKING AWAY album and its first single, L such R &B stations Wing" FROM THE U.K.: by highly regarded "My Kingdom," were ser- IA MIDDLE ATLANTIC as WILD Boston, Indiana-based folkie Carrie Too Pure's first U.S. WEST NORTH CENTRAL Bounty Killer, MYXperience WEDR Miami, viced to college and com- and Newcomer. Triple -A and folk signing, Atlanta - Kenny Chesney, Me And You mercial specialty dance KJMM Tulsa, Okla. stations will receive "Crazy based rock foursome l Catch the act as it shows Oct. 15 and are Seely, is showing SOUTH ATLANTIC In Love," the follow -up to receiving support from Mn Nesby, Pm Here For You winds through the "These Are The Moments," promise, as college PACIFIC modern rock stations, Midwest and West at the end of the month. radio picks up on the Twelve A.M., Time Has Come including KREV Minneapo- this month. Early Newcomer supporters act's album "Julie lis. Though the act will not are triple -A WYEP Pitts- Only." SOUTH CENTRAL ROADWORK: Scot- tour, it is scheduled for Trove Adkins, Dreamin' Out Loud burgh, KPFT Houston, and Too Pure, which land eight live radio perfor- -based rock WFPK Louisville, Ky. The has a distribution be- mances in November and quartet Yatsura artist will tour the South with December via ISDN lines. A agreement through gins its U.S. tour her band through Novem- American and keeps U.S. Nov 21 in Atlanta. The the CD an band's ber, including a boxed set of and T H E R E G I O N A L R O U N D U P stop Friday offices in that label's building, U.S. debut, "We Yatsura," abstract, 196 -page book Are (15) at Uncle Calvin's Cof- has mainly served as the U.S. was written by band members Rotating top 10 lists of best -selling itles by new and developing artists. released by Che /Primary feehouse in Dallas. conduit for Too Pure U.K.'s in mid -October Patty Grif- Garry Cobain and Brian PACIFIC SOUTH CENTRAL ... signings. 1. Twelve A.M. Time Has Come 1. Trace Adkins Dreamin' Out Loud fin supports her debut album, Dougans is available at However, Nick West, U.S. 2. Merril Bainbridge The Garden 2. Kane & Abel 7 Sins "Living With Ghosts," with a retail for $23.95. 3. eels Beautiful Freak 3. Gary Allan Used Heart For Sale director of operations, says the 4. Republica Republica 4. Grupo Limite Partiendome El Alma tour mostly through the South. leased by Southern Records in 5. Amanda Marshall Amanda Marshall 5. Cledus "T." Judd I Staled This Record label is hoping to follow in the 6. Enrique Iglesias Enrique Iglesias 6. Michael Salgado De Buenas Raices The artist, who is sharing the late October, tours the West in footsteps of partial owner 7. Carreras/Cole/Domingo Dubee A.K.A. Sugawolf 7. Ann Nesby I'm Here For You bill 8. RuPaul Foxy Lady 8. Kenny Chesney Me And You with Jimmie Dale Gil- November, including a Tues- Coaster" on Dec. 3, responding 4AD. "We don't look at our- 9. Los Mismos Juntos Para Siempre 9. Kevin Sharp Measure Of A Man more, will play the Bijou The- day (12) stop at Jabberjaw in to the success of the act's sin- selves as solely dedicated to 10. Fun Lovin' Criminals Come Find Yourself 10. Jennifer Y Los Jetz Dulzura ater in Knoxville, Tenn., on Los Angeles.

20 BILLBOARD NOVEMBER 16, 1996 www.americanradiohistory.com R &B ARTISTS & MUSIC RCA Set Looks To The `Phuture' Compilation Features New West Coast Acts

BY J.R. REYNOLDS in its immediate objective. Whereas Artists featured on "Phuture "We're All In The Same Gang" fea- Flava Vol. 1" include male vocalist LOS ANGELES -In 1990, enter- tured rap stars of the day, such as Rome, female singers Shawn and tainment entrepreneur/social activist Tone Loc, Above The Law, Eazy -E, MisBeHave, and veteran vocalist Michael Concepcion orchestrated the Ice -T, N.W.A, and Digital Under- Christopher Williams, who duets hip -hop collective known as the West ground (the title track became a top with RCA's Chantay Savage. RCA Coast Rap All- Stars, who recorded 10 Hot R &B Singles hit), the new black music division senior VP Kevin the stop- the -violence Warner Bros. project comprises primarily promis- Evans says that the album helps set "We're All In The Same Gang." ing rap and vocal unknowns from open the door for the discovery of On Jan. 29, Concepcion will build future West Coast talent. No Rip Off Here. Rip -It Records executives stand proud as Orlando, Fla., toward his ultimate goal of achieving "We're using this album as a sort Mayor Glenda E. Hood presents them with a city proclamation for Rip -It Records black unity with the release of RCA's of A &R tool," says Evans. "The close Day. The label was recognized for its business success and community involve- "Phuture Flava Vol. 1." relationship that Mike Concepcion ment. Pictured, from left, are Rip -It president/owner Louis Bell, Hood, Rip -It "Phuture Flava Vol. 1" differs has with the [Los Angeles black] VP /owner Barry DuFae, and Rip-It GM Ted Thompson. from "We're All In The Same Gang" community offers us opportunities that didn't previously exist for min- ing undiscovered artists there." Subsequent "Phuture Flava" albums will focus on talent from Nervous Black Music Execs, Take Note: other regions of the country. West Coast inner cities. Evans' background as an A &R Concepcion, a former gang mem- man allowed him to become an active Opportunities Exist For Those Who Act ber who is confined to a wheelchair participant in the recording process after being shot, says, "This album of "Phuture Flava Vol. 1." Being in a STORMY MUSICSCAPE: The black music indus- past, rolling with gangbangers, and possessing an inti- gives a bunch of young people who position to help put finishing touch- try is on the brink of chaos. There have been record - mate knowledge of the crack trade makes one African - are facing the same kind of things es on mixes and mastering allowed label layoffs; the East Coast/West Coast rap rivalry American "blacker" than another. that led me into gang life the chance him to develop intimate creative rela- has come to a head; black independent record pro- With regard to this absurd line of thinking, too many to do something positive with their tionships with artists. moters say that their livelihood has been threatened truly cultured ebony patriots have stepped to the plate, lives. I was able to get out, thanks to As a result, one of the compila- by industry changes; black radio continues to be gob- only to have their dreams thwarted not by the treach- the help I got from guys in the music tion's artists was signed to RCA. bled up by corporations; many of our greatest major - erous business playing field, but by fellow blacks who business, like Teddy Riley. So I put "Based on Rome's talent and perfor- label executives have been cast adrift; and black openly or covertly sabotage their earnest efforts to get this whole thing together to give mance in the studio when he was indie retailers are being decimated as a result of the ahead. something back." recording Bobby Womack's `That's overall economy. Although many of the songs on the The Way I Feel About Cha' for the Many of us have been out of work in show busi- THERE IS AN UPSIDE to what's happening in album depict the stark conditions of album, I wanted him to do a solo pro- ness- myself, more than once -so most are familiar R &B that should be recognized, and most success- the inner city, Concepcion made sure ject for the label," Evans says. with the self- doubt, fear, and uncertainty that fes- ful entrepreneurs say that it's under conditions of that violence or criminal lifestyles RCA is currently in negotiations ters when you're no longer extreme economic stress were not glamorized and that the with other artists who performed on on the "inside." But that the greatest opportuni- overall theme remained positive. "Phuture Flava Vol. 1." through such adverse expe- ties exist. "I've been through all that gangster Although the project's concept riences, some have learned The The 1995 success of such stuff, and it's a one -way trip nobody takes a regional approach in terms that when things are seem- retro soul acts as Solo and should want to take," Concepcion of creativity, from a promotional ingly at their worst, you Rhythm D'Angelo planted creative says. (Continued on next page) have to dig deep within seeds that are blooming in the yourself. and the form of increased airplay by Fear and suspicion only alternative R &B rhythm paralyze. To combat them, Blues artists such as Maxwell, Ann one must re- evaluate the Nesby, Eric Benét, and Rah - playing field, make plans, by J. R. Re ynol c/s saan Patterson -an espe- and then act with decisive- cially promising MCA artist ness. who could blow things open So many of us in this business swagger with a next year with his thickly textured melodies and soul- cocky arrogance through the corridors of record ful vocal tracks. labels and on the city's mean streets. But where is The popularity of the Fugees' current album was that confidence when the chips are down and it's a musical wake -up call to the industry -as well as time to stand up and be counted? the general consumer -that not all rap need be I often ponder just how many executives and other feared. The act's critical success (which was gained industry folk actually mailed letters of support for without the use of "gats" or excessive use of four -let- the International Assn. of African -American Music's ter words) is carving a broader commercial path for efforts to pass House Resolution 151, the proposed more creatively fueled hip -hop talents, such as U.S. congressional proclamation that would have rec- Me'Shell Ndegéocello, the Roots, and Crucial Con- ognized the economic and artistic achievements of flict. It also helped opened the door for the success- R &B music (Billboard, Aug. 10). Too few took action, ful Smokin Grooves hip -hop tour this summer and I fear, because the bill never made it to the House possibly paves the way for similar rap tours in the floor for a vote. future. Many people I spoke with prior to the Oct. 4 dead- Another positive element in today's cloudy R &B cli- line for getting HR -151 on the floor said they were mate that should not be overlooked is the return of "down with the cause" and were going to give the several `old school" acts, such as the Dramatics, Ash- congressional powers that be a piece of their mind. ford & Simpson, Con Funk Shun, and the Bar - Right. It was almost funny how many of those peo- Kays -acts that couldn't buy a record deal only a few ple later offered the excuses of time getting away years ago. from them or being "too busy" to write a one -page But thanks to the '60s and '70s sampling habits of rap letter in support of a government- endorsed docu- acts, combined with the "comeback" success of Barry ment that would have a significant political impact White and the Isley Brothers, the careers of veteran on mainstream America's perception of the contri- soul and funk acts have been fueled with a renewed re- A Positive Vibe. Vibe president/CEO Keith Clinkscales stands with friends dur- butions that black music makes. spect by younger consumers. ing an Oct. 3 party at the Beverly Hills, Calif., fashion boutique of Marithé and Excuses rang like stale jokes, similar to the prere- On this week's R &B charts, no less than 10 slots Francois Girbaud. The fete celebrated the release of `America Is Dying Slowly," corded, ultimately empty proclamations of "keepin' it are occupied by "vintage" acts. And while their chart the Red Hot Organization's latest album intended to bring attention to AIDS. Pic- real, yo" that many artists profess today. Sadly, many performance varies from act to act, the fact remains tured, from left, are rapper /actor Fredro Starr, Clinkscales, film/video director E. think with misguided pride that having a criminal (Continued on next page) Gary Gray, and the boutique's Moris Kricheli.

BILLBOARD NOVEMBER 16, 1996 21 www.americanradiohistory.com R &B When the show hits the road, PHUTURE (Continued from preceding page) the music industry turns to standpoint, the set is being worked much like a soundtrack. RCA black RIDIN' HIGH: After a four -week reign in the top slot, Blackstreet's "No music division VP Michael Johnson unier reference guide. Diggity" (Interscope) retires the throne, moving 1 -2 on Hot R &B Singles. says, "We're going to be working Its successor is none other than Ginuwine's "Pony" (550 /Epic), which moves three tracks simultaneously to dif- up from No. 2. The new chart-topper has been building slowly but steadily ferent consumer markets so that the during each of its 11 weeks on the chart. On Hot R &B Airplay, the title album will explode in January when THE INTERNATIONAL TALE moves 5-4, with an 8% increase in audience impressions to more than 31 mil- it's released." lion. The video for "What Really Goes DIRECTORY A sale -price campaign was the key factor in the single's jump to No. 1. On Behind Closed Doors" by Opera- The title sees a 61% increase at R &B core stores, pushing it 2 -1 on Hot R &B tion Big Shot was serviced to BET, Singles Sales. "The album had been long awaited, but `Pony' blew up right the Box, and MTV, along with region- away," says Tony King, manager of George's Music Room in Chicago. "We al shows. "Gotta Be An O.G. (Origi- Billboard were selling singles right out of the box, and things haven't slowed down nal Guy)," performed by Shawn and since." Ginuwine's solo debut, "Ginuwine ... The Bachelor," is No. 32 on Top written by Riley and Domino, was R &B Albums. serviced to mainstream R &B radio and select crossover stations on SUPER DEBUTS: As labels begin to roll out their big guns for the fourth Tuesday (12). On Thursday (14), quarter, several stellar acts enter Top R &B Albums. Wu -Tang Clan's "Shot Callers" featuring MisBeHave Ghostface Killah enters with his eagerly anticipated solo effort "Ironman" will be serviced to college stations. (Razor Sharp /Epic), which nabs the Hot Shot Debut at No. 1. If that isn't "This college radio /mainstream TALENT & TOURING impressive enough, the set enters The Billboard 200 at No. 2, with first - radio /video approach is designed to week sales of 156,500 units (see Between the Bullets, page 100). Ghostface provide the maximum exposure for DIRECTORY Killah is the first artist to be released on Wu founder /producer RZA's Sony the album," says Johnson. imprint Razor Sharp. At the end of November, a 12 -inch Fellow rap star E -40's "Tha Hall Of Game" (Sick Wid It/Jive) makes its of "What Really Goes On Behind pre- holiday splash on Top R &B Albums at No. 2. It marks his fourth album Closed Doors" will be serviced to on the R &B chart since his January 1993 release "Federal," which came out clubs, R &B mix shows, and college on his Sick Wid It label through independent distribution. radio. Meanwhile, R &B star Babyface uncorks his highly anticipated fourth The label plans to circulate fliers, album, "The Day" (Epic), which enters at No. 4. The first single from that posters, and nine -cut sampler cas- set, "This Is For The Lover In You," entered at No. 2 on Hot R &B Singles, settes at high- traffic locations such Babyface's highest debut ever on that chart. The single is No. 6 on Hot R &B as malls, barbershops, and car wash-

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AND PROVIDED BY SoundScan® o NOVEMBER 16, 1996 STM I'll " TRIBE CALLED QUEST 49 40 36 14,., A BEATS, RHYMES AND LIFE 1 z JIVE 41587* (11.98/16.98) o HOUSE OF PAIN o . TRUTH CRUSHED TO EARTH SHALL RISE AGAIN 31 Y Y . re r 50 31 - 2 tow Ñw toq VIN TOMMY BOY 1161 *(10.98/16.98) =w w O T. ARTIST TITLE 3t, Cl I- 3 g 3 r, a 3 o LABEL &WUMBERiD15IRIBUI if,. . I ,rçTri, ,RICE OR EQUIVALENT FOR CASSETTE:CD) a GREATEST FUNKIN' HITS 51 51 NEW 1 GEORGE CLINTON CAPITOL 33911* (10.98/15.98) * * * No. 1 /HOT SHOT DEBUT* * * 52 49 44 51 R. KELLY A' JIVE 41579* (10.98/16.98) R. KELLY 1 GHOSTFACE KILLAH BUSINESS IS BUSINESS 29 IRONMAN 1 53 29 2 PMD RELATIVITY 1569* (10.98/15.98) CI NEW 1 - RAZOR SHARP/EPIC STREET 67729 */EPIC (10.98 EQ/16.98) 1 week at No. 1 .. 54 39 38 4 SOUNDTRACK 40 ACRES & A MULE 90089 /INTERSCOPE (10.98/16.98) GET ON THE BUS 38 1 E SICK WID IT 41591 /JIVE (11.98 16.98) THA HALL OF GAME 2 -40 54' THE SHOCKER 6 O 55 44 34 11 SILKK NO LIMIT 50591 * /PRIORITY (10.98/16.98) MOB 50583 * /PRIORITY (10.98/16.98) BOW DOWN 1 3 1 2 WESTSIDE CONNECTION LENCH BLACKA DA BERRY 56 56 NEW 1 ALFONZO HUNTER DEF SQUAD 52827/EMI (10.98/15.98)® NEW 1 BABYFACE EPIC 67293* (10.98 EQ/16.98) THE DAY 4 ® LAFACE 26025 * ARISTA (10.98/15.98) MY HEART 30 57 48 46 22 DONELL JONES / ®

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5 8 NEW EDITION MCA 11480* (10.98/16.981 HOME AGAIN 1 11 5 VARIOUS ARTISTS PARTY TO GO VOLUME 10 65 65 NEW 1 MTV - TOMMY BOY 1168 (11.98/16.98) 2 12 7 6 5 LUTHER VANDROSS LV 67553 * /EPIC (10.98 E(6.98)Ú1 YOUR SECRET LOVE 66 63 51 24 TOO SHORT DANGEROUS 41584 */JIVE (10.98/16.98) GETTIN' IT (ALBUM NUMBER TEN) 1 13 8 7 39 2PAC A DEATH ROW/ INTERSCOPE 524204 * /ISLAND (19.98/24.98) ALL EYEZ ON ME 1 67 54 42 18 CRUCIAL CONFLICT PALLAS 53006* /UNIVERSAL (10.98/15.98) THE FINAL TIC 5 14 14 10 4 JOHNNY GILL MOTOWN 530646 (10.98/16.98) LET'S GET THE MOOD RIGHT 7 ASHFORD & SIMPSON WITH MAYA ANGELOU 3 BEEN FOUND 49 68 52 49 4512/ICHIBAN (11.98/16.98) 15 10 11 5 KENNY G ARISTA 18935 (10.98/16.98) THE MOMENT 9 HOPSACK & SILK 69 59 59 9 TINA TURNER VIRGIN 4 1920(10.98/16.98) WILDEST DREAMS 26 16 13 12 II OUTKAST LAFACE 26029 * /ARISTA(10.98/16.98) ATLIENS 1 10 70 47 13 FACEMOB INTERFACE/RAP -A -LOT 41336NIRGIN (10.98/15.98) THE OTHER SIDE OF THE LAW 6 17 11 9 9 DO OR DIE RAP -A- LOT/N00 TRYBE 42058NIRGIN (10.98/15.98) PICTURE THIS 3 BROTHERS 71 71 NEW 1 TAKE 6 REPRISE 46235/WARNER BROS. (10.98/15.98) 18 NEW 1 AZ YET LAFACE 26034/ARISTA (10.98/15.98) AZ YET 18 64 60 50 LL COOL J A' DEF JAM 523845' /MERCURY (10.98 EQ/17.98) MR. SMITH 4 19 15 13 31 MAXWELL COLUMBIA 66434 (7.98 EQ/11.98) Ina MAXWELL'S URBAN HANG SUITE 8 72 ME 14 73 62 57 9 DRU DOWN RELATIVITY 1531* (10.98/15.98) CAN YOU FEEL 20 17 16 10 112 BAD BOY 73009 /ARISTA (10.98/15.98) 112 5 68 58 7 GROVER WASHINGTON, JR. COLUMBIA 57505 (10.98 E0/16.98) SOULFUL STRUT 45 KIRK FRANKLIN AND THE FAMILY 74 21 21 21 28 WHATCHA LOOKIN' 4 3 GOSPO CENTRIC 72127 (9.98/13.98) EARTH, WIND & FIRE HITS LIVE - TOKYO, JAPAN 75 75 NEW 1 GREATEST RHINO 72621 (10.98/15.98) 22 9 3 4 JERU THE DAMAJA PAYDAY /LONDON 124119 * /ISLAND (10.98/17.98) WRATH OF THE MATH 3 76 66 69 57 MARIAN CAREYa COLUMBIA 66700 (10.98 EQ/16.98) DAYDREAM 1 23 22 19 6 MINT CONDITION PERSPECTIVE 549028/A&M (10.98/14.981 DEFINITION OF A BAND 13 77 67 52 29 MASTER P NO LIMIT 53978 * /PRIORITY (10.9 8/16.98) ICE CREAM MAN 3 24 24 20 25 THE ISLEY BROTHERS T -NECK 524214/ISLAND (10.98/16.98) MISSION TO PLEASE 2 OF PHYLLIS HYMAN 78 78 NEW 1 PHYLLIS HYMAN ARISTA 18938 (13.98/19.98) THE LEGACY 7 25 18 14 THE DAYTON FAMILY RELATIVITY 1544110.98/15 981 F.B.I. 79 47 2 CHUCK D MERCURY 532944* (10.98 EQ/16.98) 1E1 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MISTACHUCK 47 HIGH SCHOOL HIGH 4 26 20 15 8 SOUNDTRACK BIG BEAT 92709 * /AG (10.98/17.98) 33 80 71 61 14 GEORGE BENSON GRP 9823 (10.98/16.98) THAT'S RIGHT 27 28 28 23 ANN NESBY PERSPECTIVE 549022/A &M (10.98/14.98) ® I'M HERE FOR YOU 27 81 58 70 25 KENNY LATTIMORE COLUMBIA 67125 (10.98 E0116.981E0/16.9811M1 KENNY LATTIMORE 31 28 12 2 M.O.P. RELATIVITY 1555* (10.9815.98) FIRING SQUAD 12 - DEATH ROW/INTERSCOPE 50608/PRIORITY (9.98/15.98) VOLUME I 6 82 61 54 63 THUG LIFE 29 25 26 5 CURTIS MAYFIELD WARNER BROS. 46348 (10.98/16.98) NEW WORLD ORDER 24 83 74 - 14 DAZZ BAND LUCKY 010 (10.98/14.981 UNDER THE STREETLIGHTS 42 SO SO DEE BASS ALL-STARS 9 30 26 23 22 .. VARIOUS ARTISTS SOSO DEF 57532* /COLUMBIA110.98E(Ú16.98) 84 76 78 24 MONIFAH UPTOWN 53004*NNIVERSAL(10.9$ /15.98) MOODS...MOMENTS 4

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ME AGAINST THE WORLD 1 39 37 27 78 2PAC INTERSCOPE 50609 */PRIORITY (10.98/16.98) * * * PACESETTER * * * 40 32 22 3 XZIBIT LOUD 66816` /RCA (10.98/L5.98) AT THE SPEED OF LIFE 22 93 96 87 66 AL GREEN THE RIGHT STUFF 30800/CAPITOL (10.98/16.98) GREATEST HITS 34 41 45 37 38 FUGEES RUFFHOUSE 67147 /COLUMBIA(10.98 EQ/16.98) THE SCORE 1 S 94 77 68 6 SOUL FOR REAL UPTOWN 53012 * /UNIVERSAL(10.98 /16.98) FOR LIFE... 29 42 38 30 20 JAY -Z FREEZE /ROC -A -FELLA 50592 * /PRIORITY (10.98/15.98) REASONABLE DOUBT 3 LIVE FOR YA A ** 95 95 NEW 1 CONFUNKSHUN INTERSOUND 9220 (9.98/13.961 43 35 29 6 NATALIE COLE ELEKTRA 61946/EEG (10.98/16.98) STARDUST 11 KILLAFORNIA ORGANIZATION 96 RE -ENTRY 2 KILLAFORNIA ORGANIZATION KILLA CALITHUG 300.TRAGING BULL (10 .98/15.981 44 36 35 4 KANE & ABEL NO LIMIT 50634 * /PRIORITY (6.98/9.98) MI THE 7 SINS 29 97 79 55 14 MR. MIKE SUAVE HOUSE 1519 * /RELATIVITY (10.98/15.98) WICKED WAYZ 5 45 NEW 1 TWELVE A.M. AT LASTV.I.P. 5001 (9.98/14.981 THE TIME HAS COME 45 BROS. (10.9816.98) PEACE BEYOND PASSION 15' 98 80 79 19. ME' SHELL NDEGEOCELLOMAVERDWEPRISE46033WARNER 46 NEW 1 YO YO EASTWEST 61898 * /EEG (10.98/16.98) TOTAL CONTROL 46 99 89 90 38 TOTAL BAD BOY 73006* /ARISTA (10.98/15.98) TOTAL 4 DIRTY 2 47 43 33 14 > UGK JIVE 41586 (10.98/15.98) RIDIN' POOR RIGHTEOUS TEACHERS 100 57 72 3 THE NEW WORLD ORDER 57 PUT IT IN YOUR MOUTH (EP) 18 PROFILE 1471* (10.98/15.98) 48 41 39 12 <> AKINYELE zoo 11142 *NOLCANO (6.98/9.98) ®

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61 AU. I SEE (Shantav, BMVEMI, ASCAPBom First BMVSecond Cometh, BMI) HL Not R&D 19 ASCENSION (DON'T EVER WONDER) (Sorry/AN Tunes, Hot R&D Singles Sales.. AirpIay1. ASCAP/Muszewell, ASCAP/Itall Shur, BMI) HL Compiled from a national sample of airplay supplied by Broadcast Data Systems' Radio Track service. 95 R &B stations 61 AT NIGHT I PRAY (Sony /AN Tunes, ASCAP/Wild Orchid, Compiled fron a national nob -sample of POS (point of sale) equipped key R &B retail stores which report number are electronically monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Songs ranked by gross impressions, computed by cross - ASCAP/Bobby Sandstrom, ASCAP/BMG, ASCAP) HL of units sold to SoundScan, Inc. This data is used in the Hot R&B Singles chart. referencing exact times of airplay with Arbitron listener data. This data is used in the Hot R&B Singles chart. 91 BABY LUV (Groove 78, ASCAP/Almo, ASCAP /Jizop, SoundScan® BMVSn /AN LLC, BMVDream Team, ASCAP) HL/WBM 50 BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (FROM HIGH SCHOOL HIGH) !MID" 6 (B. Feldman & Cofrident ASCAP/Glenwood, ASCAP) HL 6 6 W W 25 BOW DOWN (Gangsta Bowe, ASCAP/WB, ASCAP/Base x Pipe, ASCAP/Real An Ruff, ASCAP,Golden Fingas, ASCAP) 3 3. 3 3 ti W w TITLE w- 6 TITLE I- TITLE 6 W TITLE 43 CANE T KNOCK THE HUSTLE (Lit Lu Lu, BMVSounds Of The 5 3 ARTIST I LABEL/PROMOTION LABEL) 11 5 3 ARTIST (LABEUPROMOTION LABEL) _ 3 ARTIST (LABEL/PROMOTION LABEL) 5 3 ARTIST (LABEUPROMOTION LABEL) Red Drum, ASCAP/Thriller Miller, ASCAP/MCA, ASCAP) HL 83 CHANGE THE WORLD (FROM PHENOMENON) TAB, MORE TO LOVE 38 33 25 38 36 6 * * NO. i * * 2PD10AAC(FEAT.KC X110) (DEATH ROW,1NTEISCAPE) ASCAPMterscope, ASCAP/EMI Christian, ASCAP/Bases * * NO. 1 * * CASE (SPOILED ROTTEN/DEF JAM/MERCURY) Loaded, ASCAP/PolyGram Intl, ASCAP/Careers-BMG, BM»

M1 13 WBM/HL 2 11 GINÚWINE BOHEMIAN MINT CONDITION (PERSPECTIVE) t2 w145 atNo- i 39 43 6 (550 MUSIC/EPIC) 1 wk at No. l', IßJZJ 42 5 ViOTGUE 85 COME OVER (Ctryna Baby, BMVJanice Combs, BMVEMI IBRAIDS (BIGHBEASODTLANTIC) Blackwood, BMVIJI Dante, ASCAP/Ninth Street Tunnel, NOBODY 38 TOUCH 14 HEART 3 13 40 30 BMVJustin ASCAP/EMI ril, ASCAP) 2 1 6 35 FEAT. ATHENA CAGEmEMRASECS) . (Sum ROTIPLOFJAM) BLACKSTREET (FEAT. DR. DRE) ONTERSCOPE) (RCA)) 36 COME SEE(Tyme ME 4 s BMVButterlinn, BMVlustin 2 NO DIGGITY SNOOP'S UPSIDE YA HEAD Combs, ASCAP/EMI April, /LB Sam, ASCAP) HL 8 TELL ME 15 41 37 3 13 41 39 12 BLACKSTREET (FEAT. DR. DRE) (INTERSCOPE) SNOOP DOGGY DOGG (DEAN ROWAMERSWPO 80 DA' DIP (Eric Timmons) © NEWAEDITIION (MCA) 95 DIRTY SOUTH (Organized Noize, BMVHitco, BMVCooI PONY SITTIN' ON TOP OF THE WORLD Mob, BMVGnat Booty, HIGH/LET R FLOW 5 12 42 36 8 People, BMVGoodie 4 42 43 24 GINUWINE (550 MUSIC/EPIC) DA BRAT (SO SO DEF/COLUMBIA) ASCAP/Chrysalis, BMI) WBM ® KETIHDSWAT FEAT. ATHENA CAGE (EW(TRAEBIS) TÓON) BR (IABFACE/AR 28 DON'T LET GO (LOVE) (FROM SET IT OFF) (Organized MISSING FAINT NOBODY 4 16 AZ 43 42 7 Noize, BMVHtco, BMVSailandra, ASCAPBondor, 10 13 55 24 YETNLA(LAFACE/ARISTA) E-40PFEAT.E TOO SHORT & KLY (ICI( WIC' FT/JIVE) d B kTOU KNOHT &c KWW (EnsIWt D ® Vkl CALO(IRIOEYWaDY)/ARISTB ASCAP/One 01' Ghetto Hoe, ASCAP/Warner ChappelVBet FLY EYESOF MINE Star, ASCAP/Almo, ASCAP) WBM THIS ORIOTHE LOVER IN YOU ®49 3 THE Á) 61 23 6 3 4 8 4 I BELIEVE I CAN ® MEAGEOIO (EMI) 53 DO THANGZ (Zomba, ASCAPBonril ASCAP/Keep Me cÉ (ARISTA) Humble, ASCAP/Smokin' Sounds ASCAP/Slap -Roc, THIS IS ORCTHE LOVER IN YOU THAT ASCAP/Mr.Peanut Butter, ASCAP) WBM UN -BREAK MY HEART 1 CAN'T SLEEP BABY (IF I) 9 7 45 31 20 7l) 6 4 45 38 19 É -T NE (MERCURY)Y DO 99 DOWN WITH THIS (Ooh Oui, BMVOrgazmik, ASCAP/2 TONI BRAXTON ( LAFACE/ARISTA) R. KELLY (JIVE) Scoops Ov, BM)) TELL ME LOUNGIN WITH YOU WITH IT 7 18 46 44 25 34 DO YOU THINK ABOUT US/WHEN BOY MEETS GIRL 8 5 2 46 40 9 DRU HILL (ISLAND) LL COOL J (DEF JAM /MERCURY) NEEWSEDITIONH(MCCA) WARRENG FFEAAT.AADIA OPPD (Trey III, BMVT.Lucus, ASCAP/fhe Waters Of Nazerath, UN-BREAK HEART BOW BMVStr8 From The Bottom, ASCAPALevin Wales, WHAT KIND OF MAN WOULD I BE SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA 13 8 47 9 7 11 cp 67 2 47 5 ASCAP/Justin Combs, ASCAP/EMI April, ASCAP/Total's MINT CONDITION (PERSPECTIVE/A&M) GOODFELLAZ (AVATAR/POLYDOR/A&M) Thing, ASCAP) YOU 58 ELEVATORS (ME & YOU) (Chrysalis, ASCAP/Gnal Booty, LAST NIGHT I THROW IT UP 10 9 48 39 14 Po PIMP 10 9 13 NEW EDITION (MCA) WITH DO OR DEFEAT. TMSTN(RAPALDTMCOTRYBD ASCAP) WBM AZ YET ( LAFACE/ARISTA) ® KILLAFORNIA ORGANIZATON (KILLA CALYTHLJG) 11 FALLING (Driveby, BMW-Men, BMVNew Line, IF YOUR GIRL ONLY KNEW HOW COULD YOU cm 18 5 NO 11 6 15 54 7 BMVSony/AN LLC, BMO HL 49 46 AALIYAH (BLACKGROUND/ATLANTIC) &JOOOFJODECI (MCA SOLINDTROCSMACA) KM FEAERIFFDADD (UNDEA513GBEATA7lANIIO SO H0.12. (LAFACE/ARISTA) ® Ka 16 FLOATIN' ON YOUR LOVE (True Blue Rose, ASCAP/WB, LAa ASCAP/Grdbilt -Go, WBM STEELO NO TIME BMWey-R BMI) FALLING 2 IT AIN'T EASY (LIVIN' WITHOUT U) 4a 18 15 50 48 7 73 FRONT LINES (HELL ON EARTH) (Careers-BMG, 14 7 702 (BIV 10/MOTOWN) UL' IOM FEATURING FLAT DADDY (l1NDEASrBIG BEAT) © MONTELL JORDAN (DEF JAM/MERCURY) ® DALIA (JZR/WCG/PURE) BMVAIbert Johnson, BMVBMG, ASCAP/Juvenile: Hell,

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The Soul, ASCAP/Longitude, BMI) HL/WBM 1 PONY (Papah, ASCAP/Virginia Beach, ASCAP/WB, 78 THROW IT UP (Killa Cali, BMI) ASCAP/Chrysalis, BMINertelney. BMI) HL/WBM

24 BILLBOARD NOVEMBER 16, 1996 www.americanradiohistory.com Dance ARTISTS & MUSIC Ninja Splits With Instinct/Shadow, Hits America

N INJA ACTION: If you have not yet by Julio Iglesias. He even dabbles in wanting to hear more. broadened your musical horizon to hi -NRG froth on the Serial Diva By the by, we hear that Jellybean include the genre- bending fodder of twirler "Keep Hope Alive." Versatil- has just inked a deal with Karel, one the U.K.'s deliciously experimental 6Kce. ity is a good thing. Keep it up, man. of our fave hi -NRG divas. The flam- Ninja Tune Records, the time to do TRAX Speaking of Soul Solution, that boyant, falsetto- voiced artist should so has come. The indie is expanding production team is inching closer to be entering the studio to cut his first its base of operation by opening by Larry Flick the top of the club heap. When we single with the label within seconds. offices in Montreal and New York. went to press, the members of that Liquid Groove Records doesn't put Having enjoyed a solid relationship team were in a New York studio, out a lot of records. But when it does, with Instinct /Shadow Records for the for this to be one of the first mega adding club flavor to "Step By Step," you can usually count on top -quality past year or so, the companies have dancefloor hits of '97 when remixes Whitney Houston's first single from music with a nifty twist or two. "Love amicably split, though Instinct /Shad- by Sanchez and Mousse T. begin cir- the soundtrack to "The Preacher's Conquers All" by Third Person (aka ow will retain the rights to all Ninja culating in late December. It's so Wife," as well as "Young Hearts Run Scott Wozniak) is a slick blend of Tune releases they've released up to good to have him back in action. Free," Kym Mazelle's contribution organ -grinding house and gospel - this point. Clivilles is also returning to the to the "Romeo & Juliet" soundtrack. pop. Charming, to be sure, and Following the lead of labels like public eye after taking a year to Very nice. refreshing in that the temptation to GLAMA Boys. Gay /Lesbian Ameri- Ultra Records (see story, page 1), the recharge his creative battery and put Sasha and Brothers In Rhythm use a storming choir is bypassed in can Music Awards (GLAMA) board label is smartly aiming to reduce its his business affairs in order. With are logging a considerable amount of favor of restrained backing vocals member and media adviser Craig need for out-of -label licensing with "Robi -Rob's Clubworld," he aims to time in the studio together in recent that underline the lead without over- Karpel, left, and Miami music entrepre- simultaneous releases in the States make a strong statement of his abili- weeks. Among the several projects in powering it. A dream for DJs hungry neur Jeffrey Newman are seen cele- and the U.K. The first project to ben- ty to hold his own minus his late part- progress is "Careful," a single front- for a strong, song- driven jam to spin. brating the success of the first GLAMA efit from this move will be "Car - ner, David Cole, who died of compli- ed by Scottish rock vixen Horse. And those who refuse to let go of presentation at New York's Webster wreck," an EP of gems pulled from cations related to spinal meningitis Look for this yummer on the fab their dub mentality are offered an Hall last month. Organized by Michael Funki Porcini's brilliant opus "Love, last year. "It's important to me that Stress Records in the U.K. instrumental by Wozniak with assis- Mitchell and Tom McCormack, the Pussycats & Carwrecks." Due later people in this industry understand tance from the cool Mike Delgado. event honored the leading acts of the this month, it features two wonder- that I wasn't simply the 'business' ALL YOU CAN EAT: Dubtribe DeConstruction U.K. act Lionrock queer music scene, spanning the pop, fully tripped -out drum'n'bass remix- mind of C +C Music Factory," he flower children Sunshine and Moon- is back on the front lines with "Pro- dance, and rock genres. Among the es from Wagon Christ (aka Luke says. "David and I both brought a lot beam are adding to their daily mis- ject Now," a limited- edition four -track artists recognized were the late Vibert) and the Squarepusher (aka of credible music to the table." sion of making clubland a little more EP that whets the appetite for an Michael Callen and Guardian -EMI's Tom Jenkinson), along with a previ- Part of his effort to properly prove positive by forming Imperial Dub album that is promised for early next Catie Curtis. ously unreleased midtempo break - his creative chops is the formation of Recordings, an indie designed to year. Currently doing gigs around beat jam. the C +C Music Group, an indie label showcase experimental and wholly London with the Chemical Broth- There are so many other goodies that will provide a forum for his uplifting rhythms. The San Francis- ers, the act joins the growing legion on the Ninja agenda. Perhaps most underground musings, as well as co label's first offering is "Unifica- of underground heads drawing a line true source of "alternative" music. intriguing is Russian hip -hop rene- those of a posse of producers and tion" by Doctor Dub, a new act com- connecting breakbeats, trance, and That is, until the pop masses discov- gade DJ Vadim, who has just com- performers that include Ricky Cre- prising Sunshine, Moonbeam, and DJ rock -further fueling our longtime er bands like Lionrock and turn them pleted "USSR Repertoire," a collec- spo. The first release, which has yet Doc Martin. The track's overall vibe belief that dance music is the only into the stars they should be. tion of quirky and richly textured to be confirmed, should be out in is soulfully smooth and trance -lean- downtempo tracks that, we believe, January. ing, with the occasional rattle of are the prototype for future jeep disco percussion and fluttering sax trends. Stateside punters will get a BOOGIE WONDERLAND: A few lines. There's something unusually Manden Hill On Road To Success chance to sample Vadim's refreshing weeks ago, we were remiss in noting soothing and almost spiritually heal- turntable style during his first U.S. Hex Hector's collaborative contribu- ing about the groove. Yet, the track is BY SHAWNEE SMITH push it deserved, so we decided to concert tour early next year. tion to Soul Solution's slammin' aggressive enough to keep peak -hour bring it [to the States] and do it right." Pioneering alterna -club clique remix of "Un -break My Heart" by floors full and moving. Odd, eh? Well, NEW YORK -For drivers battling With Stepping Stone at the helm, Coldcut will end a lengthy break Toni Braxton. Yeah, we're slightly sometimes you shouldn't question but bumper -to- bumper traffic on the Cross Marden Hill put together new mixes of from recording during the first quar- red -faced at the mistake. But we're simply give in to unexplainable plea- Bronx Expressway in New York, find- the "Up In Smoke" titles, added five ter of '97 with an as-yet -untitled new also pleased to use it as an opportu- sure. Can't wait to experience what ing the Harlem River Drive can be a new songs, and changed the track album. It will be preceded Nov. 26 nity to prop Hector for his own con- this team comes up with next. godsend. Sloping roads, a view of Yan- order. "Since samples don't have to be with "Boot The System & Atomic sistently strong studio output lately. New York's King Street Records kee Stadium, and sparse traffic can cleared in the U.K.," says Patterson, Moog," a 12- incher containing flashy He injects tribal -house force into the cashes in on the recent No. 1 success calm the most tense driver. "Harlem "we had them write some stuff over remixes by Wagon Christ, the forthcoming "When Boy Meets Girl" of Sandy B.'s Champion hit "Make River Drive," a new single by U.K. and wound up getting more material." Herbaliser, and acid jazz troupe Red by Total, as well as into "El Choclo" The World Go 'Round" by reissuing band Marden Hill, aurally captures the A prerelease CD of "Hijacked" was Snapper. her previously underappreciated mood with a blend of acid jazz and shipped to club DJs and radio pro- Finally, stay tuned for the stateside Urban Soul duet "Back Together." funk -plus an grammers launch of Ninja Tune's rightly Spruced up with remixes by German ample dose of across the stylis- revered Stealth club parties, which Billboard upstart Boris Dlugosch, Crispin J. fire -engine sirens tic board in mid - will start hitting selected venues Glover, Hiroshi W., and Davidson and car horns. September. "We around the U.S. in January. 'Tis HOT Ospina, the track is ripe for the kind "We've never haven't really gonna be a Ninja kind of year ... and of attention it deserved the first time been to the picked a genre," we couldn't be happier. After all, around. Adding to its energy is word States," says band says Patterson. what smart diva can live on house and that Sony U.K. has licensed "Back member Pete "We just feel hi -NRG music alone? NOVEMBER 16. 1996 Together" for worldwide consump- Moss, "but our that it's really tion. This current action is all well music sort of good music that ON THE UPSWING: After far too CLUB PLAY and good, but Sandy needs an oppor- helps you shift MARDEN HILL people need to long an absence from clubland's cen- 1. BECAUSE YOU LOVED ME SUZANN RYE tunity to make a full -length album. Is reality. We take hear, so we're -stage spotlight, veteran belter ARIOLA a label out willing to creative risks and leave a little bit to putting [the CD] out with stickers ter 2. DE LA CASA E.K.O. MOONSHINE MUSIC there there Jay Williams is making up for lost 3. NEVER MISS THE WATER CHAKA KHAN commit beyond a single here and spontaneity." denoting the songs we think each sta- time with an armful of promising REPRISE there? "Harlem River Drive" enjoyed pop- tion would be interested in." 4. YOU CAN DO IT (BABY) NUYORICAN new recordings. SOUL FEAT. GEORGE BENSON GIANT STEP The house -heavy Jellybean ularity in Europe when it was released The members of Marden Hill don't First, he can be heard wailing all 5. TIME IS UP CB MILTON BYTE IMPORT Recordings inches closer to the pop on Marden Hill's 1995 collection "Up feel pressed to pigeonhole their music over the inspiring "I Live" on Robert arena with "Set Me Free" by Deep In Smoke." The group is aiming to either. "It's a big market in America," Clivilles' current Columbia package, Six. Producer /songwriter Brinsley breathe new life into the single, which says Moss. "People are interested in a MAXI-SINGLES SALES "Robi -Rob's Clubworld," which will Evans utilizes the pop skills he dis- is featured on "Hijacked," the stateside lot of different stuff. Financially, it wisely be the set's second single. 1. INDESTRUCTIBLE REIGN H played on his former A &M act version of "Up In Smoke" that will be could be great, but it's also nice for RECORDINGS Next month, he appears on the Roger 2. IN THE SPRINGTIME OF HIS VOODOO Uncanny Alliance, dressing singer released Dec. 21 on the Santa Monica, people to hear your music and have it Sanchez -helmed "House Of One" TORI AMOS ATLANTIC Onita Boone in perky disco beats Calif. -based Stepping Stone Record- give them pleasure. Music is supposed 3. WORD IZ LIFE POOR RIGHTEOUS collection, showing his gospel roots TEACHERS PROFILE and an instantly memorable melody. ings. to be a sort of cultural excharìge." on the booming "Spirit Lift You Up." 4. DO YOU THINK ABOUT US TOTAL BAD BOY Newcomer DJ Strobe adds his two "The truth is that the version of this The group is scheduled to visit the Williams' spiritual nature will also 5. JACKAL SO GOOD JACKAL THE BEAR UNION pennies to the pot with potent album that was out in the U.K. wasn't States for the first time as part of a be in full bloom on "Testify," a barn - Breakouts: Titles with future chart potential, remixes that range from kinky handled well," says MacEwen Patter- promo tour to select cities early next burner that he wrote with Brian based on club play or sales reported this week. trance to Euro -NRG. A highly son, director of promotion and publici- year. A more extensive tour will be Tappert and Mark Pomerty. Watch charged collaboration that leaves ya ty at Stepping Stone. "It didn't get the arranged pending the album's success.

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www.americanradiohistory.com ew York is enjoying a rebirth of sorts. The old N Sound Factory space has been refurbished as the highly popular Twilo, while Sound Factory icon Junior Vasquez now presides over his own new venue, Arena. Both give hope to jaded locals who have become bloated with the same of deep -house fodder in recent years. Unlike most other cities, New York is the playground of clubland celebrities. Here is where they all want to spin. The autumn will bring yet another star vehicle in the form of Plush, where Roger Sanchez will flex his mixing fin- Dancing Around The Globe gers on a weekly basis. The venue also will host a string of U.K. legends over the coming months. Cruising around town, you'll BY LARRY FLICK find that the Sound Factory Bar continues to flourish on Fridays under the turntable magic of Frankie Knuckles, There rarely has been a better while the Roxy still embraces the Mardis Gras decadence of the late great Saint, with its time to be a working member jam -packed room of shirtless muscle bods and bright - of clubland. On a worldwide colored ambience. Mainstreamers and kiddies level, dance music is arguably are still welcome at the Palladium, while Expo kicks at its most prosperous and the hits of the day with fash- ionable flair. For a taste of Latin underground drama, creatively alive in years. And the brilliant there's no need to look further than Factoria, where banji- part of it is how tightly integrated all of the boys and edgy music are supreme. genre's various regions are. Sure, there are stylistic nuances that are unique to each corner, but everyone finally seems to be on the same page in terms of business focusing and creative forward motion. We have long pounded the pulpit for the unity of clubland. But it finally appears to be upon us. And it is that spirit that propels "Grooveline," a special expansion of Over the past five years, LAURENT GARNIER has earned status as one of the true pioneers of the underground European club scene. Billboard's weekly dance -music coverage, Remaining one of its artist renegades, he refuses to compromise his creative vision in Former Ten City frontman spotlighting dance scenes around the world. favor of commercial trends. Garnier is a native of France, and his prowess behind the BYRON STINGILY is forging a While romping through the fast 'n' furious turntables is legendary. His growth as a producer and composer hold promise for an solid solo recording career peeks into selected sectors of dance music's exciting and long future. with New York's Nervous vast global landscape, you'll see that the Records. He is near comple- threads of commonality are deliciously apparent. And while we urge the celebration of such tion of an album that will union, it is important to be equally encouraging and supportive of the contrasting ideals pair him with a slew of high - and sounds that keep the international dance -music community from becoming just profile producers and song- another cog in the mainstream musical machine. With the rising commercial success of writers, including David Morales, Maurice dance music comes placement atop the tightrope dividing rich community and toeing the Joshua and Mike Dunn. "company line. " It's a tough line to walk, but we can do it... together.

BILLBOARD NOVEMBER 16, 1996 BILLBOARD SPOTLIGHT 31 www.americanradiohistory.com Living in the shadow of the more high -profile Miami and South Beach scenes, Orlando has been bubbling with its own unique twist on house music. The true beauty of Orlando's clubs tastes, while the bigger space lies in its broad diversity, offers hardcore house. where Euro -NRG acts like La CroBar is on the polar oppo- Bouche and housers like Reel site of the vibe spectrum, with 2 Real can more than coexist. As the official birthplace its dark and forebodingly In fact, they actually comple- of house music -club- gothic ambience. Head DJ ment each other. land's dominant sound Teri Bristol and rising pro- Penocles is one of the city's -Chicago has tremendous ducer /jock Mark Picchiotti dig major draws, with parties like pressure to stay on the cutting deep into their own batch of Who's That Girl regularly lur- edge. But the city's leading studio recordings, while in- ing upwards of 4,000 kids to figures are well up to the task, corporating the left- leaning work the runway. Also quite keeping its music and venues trance and house efforts of popular are the club's Deep rich with soulful grooves. others. Zone and Hellion parties, In hitting the streets for a Elsewhere around town, As the birthplace of house music, Chicago continues to be among the which showcase the talents of night of partying, every heart's Shelter is still the all- encom- major -label stars like Kristine W. and Barbara Tucker on a desire is satisfied by a spe- passing venue, where you most fertile club towns it the world, with producers, DJs and artists cialized venue though the can bask in the glow of main- monthly basis. unifying thread is a penchant stream hits and maybe even While Penocles plays to a for melodramatic vocals. As in check out a swimsuit fashion who frequently infuse elements of soul into its grooves. Among the largely gay crowd, Club IT is a past years, Vortex and CroBar show on any given Saturday haven for nearly everyone are the most visited and juici- night. DJ John Curly spins else. It is striking for its bril- most active and vital figures in the scene are, from left, rising producer est clubs in town. pop- rooted fare with confi- liantly dramatic, if somewhat Vortex plays to a largely dence. For more funky, acid - ostentatious decor, and its gay male crowd and is jazz flavors, there's the stately JOEY "THE DON" DONATELLO, 260 Proof Productions diva CONNIE crowd of beautiful bodies. The resplendent in glamorous Green Dolphin Street and sound system is the best in and a -of- the -art Smart Bar, where live bands town, and it simmers with the decor state VARVITSIOTIS legendary producer /DJ /songwriter MAURICE sound, light and video sys- play on a nightly basis. And and mainstream fare of Joi Card- tem. There are also two the crowds at both places are well, Junior Vasquez, David dance floors, one of which among the friendliest you will JOSHUA. Morales and countless other caters to more puffy hi -NRG encounter. familiar names.

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JOCELYN BROWN reminded club - land why she is revered as one of the best belters in the business when she teamed with fellow dance -music icons Martha Wash and Todd Terry for "Keep On Jumpin'." Released on Logic Records, the track scored widespread club and radio play and is the precursor to a Terry album that should be ready by early 1997.

No single club scene has exploded with the intensity of Ibiza. Everyone wants to be there. And while the rest of Europe shuts down in August, Ibiza is heating up. "And why not, it's like visiting nirvana," beams I London -based DJ Vanessa P4STWUÌ\4E Carter, who frequently spins at Catch -All in Ibiza. "You get the good music with fantastic weather and scenery to die for.

I never want to leave." With that knowledge, dive headfirst into the city and start at Catch -All, where happy handbag -disco fare is all the rage. Beauty and trendy duds I USED TO IMAGINE WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE TO PLAY MY OWN seem to be the prerequisites for anyone hanging there, or INSTRUMENT. NOW I KNOW. maybe it's simply the effect of the glowing lighting system WITH FEATURES LIKE ON- THE -FLY LOOPING, AUTO BPM, BEAT and shiny, lamé- covered walls. You can pop by on any given SYNCHRONIZED EFFECTS, FADER START /BACK CUE "SCRATCHING" Saturday and hear stars of the UNDERGROUND HODS London or New York club EFFECTS AND MASTER TEMPO PITCH CORRECTION, THE CDJ -500II DJ ROGER SANCHEZ HAS\ EARNED AN INTERNATIONAL ', scenes, like David Morales or DJ CD PLAYER AND DJM -500 PRO DJ MIXER OFFER ALMOST Dave Seaman, spinning away. REP WITH HIS REMIXES OF HITS' LIKE MICHAEL JACKSON'S '',JAM" Moving on, Groovebox is UNLIMITED CONTROL, SO I CAN CREATE VIRTUALLY ANYTHING also quite lovely, with its open - & KATHY SLEDGE'S #1 SMASH I CAN HEAR. air vibe and outdoor twirling ME BACK TO LOVE AGAIN." HE NOW deck -just don't fall into the HAS HIS OWN LABEL, NARCOTIC FECO pool! The sound here is THE PIONEER PRO DJ SYSTEM. broad, ranging from old - school R &B on Tuesdays to the hard -house and techno IF YOU NEED MORE CONTROL THAN THIS, sound that fuels the weekend. YOUR CD PIONEER START OWN LABEL. The hottest DJs in residence The Art of Entertainment at the moment are DJ Juicy and Mixmaster Tomas, both of whom keep the synths bright < PIONEER ALSO OFFERS P COMPLETE LINE OF EQUIPMENT and the beats racing. It's a FOR PROFESSIONAL DJs. FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR nice contrast to the spare and FOR THE DEALER NEAREST YOU, CALL 800- 782-7210. somewhat dark atmosphere of the room. Finally, Beltway is the stomp- ing ground for more experimental minds. It's small, though, so get there early. And it's not nearly as visually appealing as most other venues around town. This is a fine pit stop for a taste of deep -house on Friday and Saturday, though the rest of the weekend is divided between '70s disco, house and retro -soul.

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In the ever-dueling energy between the Hamburg and Berlin club scenes, Ham- burg has proven to be relent- less in its hard -edged attack of grooves. Caustic techno still dominates the scene, while other edgy fare like jungle and break -beats percolate along the deep underground. Exemplary of Hamburg's commitment to hardcore tech - no, Danko is covered in Day - Few artists in recent years have generated the kind of Glo decor and laser lights that seem to pierce through the uriersal praise that KRISTINE W. has enjoyed- thanks body as key jocks Wilbur and TONY MORAN is one of the Rhythm Doktor whip up the in large part to a flamboyant stage presence that is the few producers in slicing fare of artists like Laurent dance music to success- Garnier. Sunday is kind of fun, contrasted by songs that ar3 rife with thought -provoking fully transform his sound with its wicked blend of jungle à and image. Previously la Goldie from the agile fingers lyrics and infectious pop melodies. Her Champion /RCA noted as a freestyle guru of DJ Marglick. with the Latin Rascals, Also quite potent is Industry, dEbut, "Land Of The Living, ' has spawned three world - he has renovated become among a downtown store- w the more highly noted front sandwiched between de dubs hits, including tr e pop crossover gem "One house and pop/R &B tune - two art galleries. Wolfgang smiths working today. Heinze kicks a sound col- More Try." He's also one of the lage combining elements of busier men in dance acid -house, nu -NRG and music. His recent résumé trance that successfully skirts includes records by the line between edgy aggres- midnight into mid -afternoon bring a change of shirt (or Celine Dion, Robin S. and sion and anthemic revelry. the next day. Don't even think simply go down to your knick- Tina Arena. Saturdays at both spots are of arriving until 2 a.m. at the ers); neither place is well air- the real deal, operating from earliest. You might want to conditioned.

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"It's taking markets, with advance radio and press firm, and a booking agency are team- those first steps on my own that makes interviews, in -store appearances, pre - ing up to create a grass -roots synergy me real nervous. and post- concert contests, and radio, that they hope will build a young Radio airplay has TV and print interviews keeping a high artist's career. not been what we profile in the market for days before RCA Label Group, Bob Doyle & hoped it would be, and after a show. The tour, which Associates, and the Agency for the Per- so this will test our begins Nov 21 in Tulsa, Okla., will hit A Platinum Moon. Giant Records president James Stroud, left, and Giant artist forming Arts (APA) are joining forces ability to sell out nine Texas and Oklahoma cities and live in Humble, Texas Houston), Clay Walker display a plaque commemorating the Recording Industry Assn. of to develop "brand identity" for Ty Eng- shows. Our end (near Dec. 15. will open the America platinum certification of Walker's album "Hypnotize The Moon." All land. Through what they term "equity shows have been Thrasher Shiver three of Walker's Giant albums have achieved platinum status. marketing" and "event marketing" accepted extreme- shows. (including offering heavily discounted ENGLAND ly well. We're try- Ticket prices will be low, Roy says, ing to build a foun- from $10 to $12, for the targeted venues, dation for a career, and we're focusing which range from about 1,000 to 2,500 on my home turf." seats and include soft -seat venues, to "Plain and simple," says APA agent accommodate England's younger fans, Gerald Roy, "it's what companies used who usually aren't allowed into clubs. Chet Atkins Brings Fest To Nashville; to do for young artists in terms of He adds that those prices should appeal career development. Young artists now to fans who are tired of paying $25 and are being developed for the quick hit, more for young acts. Country's New Spin On `Macarena' to take the money and run. They're not RCA Label Group VP of sales Ron being groomed for longevity. This is (Continued on page 45) o N THE ROW: Chet Atkins will host a major new Christmas tour Dec. 4 in Mankato, Minn. On the 11 -date Nashville music festival June 25 -29, 1997. The first Chet Midwest swing, which concludes in Grand Rapids, Mich., Atkins' Musician Days will be handled by catering and Dec. 15, Gill will open with an acoustic set with his band, event management firm TomKats Inc., which has run the after which he will perform with local symphony orches- TNN, Gary Chapman See city's successful Dancin' in the District free concert series tras. Michael Omartian will serve as guest conductor. in Riverfront Park. Following in the tradition of Shania Twain and Mindy There is already an annual meeting here of the interna- McCready, here comes country music's first dual bare - Positive `Prime Time' Signs tional Chet Atkins Appreciation Society; in future years, midriff act. Regina Regina will turn heads when its Giant that confab will be incorporated into Musician Days. (In Records debut album hits after the first of the year. Regi- BY DEBORAH EVANS PRICE his songs recorded by Vanessa 1997, however, the meeting has been set for June 9 -12.) na Leigh and Regina Nicks formerly worked for Reba Williams, Alabama, Kenny Rogers, Although festival events are not yet set, Musician Days will McEntire ... Veteran country artist Ray Stevens signs NASHVILLE -It's no secret that in T.G. Sheppard, Steve Wariner, and be loosely patterned after Paris' annual Fete De La with MCA Nashville ... Tracy Rogers resigns as CMT the past year TNN's flagship enter- Kathy Troccoli. As an artist, Chapman Musique, which inspired Atkins to sponsor a Nashville fest programming director ... Lisa Brokop is off Capitol tainment show, "Prime Time Country," records for Reunion Records, a that features musicians, rather than just stars. Atkins is Nashville ... Ditto for Linda Davis and Arista Nashville. has been floundering, but with new Nashville -based contemporary Chris- continuing his Monday - Although the 20,000 - host Gary Chapman at the helm, TNN tian label. His most recent album is night resident gigs at the seat Nashville Arena offi- executives are optimistic about the "Shelter." In April he won the Gospel Caffe Milano downtown. cially opens with Amy show's prospects. Music Assn.'s (GMA) Dove Award for RCA Label Group (U.S.) Grant's Christmas show A.C. Nielsen ratings reveal that the male vocalist of the year. chairman Joe Galante will Dec. 18 -19, the first big show is attracting a larger number of In 1995, Chapman co- hosted the chair the Nashville Area Nashville event there takes place younger viewers. Numbers are up in GMA Awards show and began hosting Chamber of Commerce's Dec. 7. On that date, 352 the 18 -49 demographic, with a 57% Sam's Place, a bimonthly concert Partnership 2000 program Boy Scouts and Girl increase in men and a 26% increase series at Nashville's Ryman Auditori- to create an economic -de- Seem Scouts will simultaneous- in women. And in the 18 -34 demo, the um. He has hosted two "Sam's Place" velopment initiative plan for ly flush all of the arena's number of female viewers has tripled. specials for TNN, the music industry here. TM 352 toilets. This sort of "Gary offers a lot of different dimen- as well as Country The health -care industry trial run of water pres- sions to the show," TNN VP of pro- in the Rockies and was the last such sector tar- by Chet Flippo sure has become standard gramming Brian Hughes says. "He the Wrangler/City geted by the Chamber of operating procedure ever certainly has all the attributes need- of Hope Softball Commerce, and that indus- since the Memphis Pyra- ed to be a really strong talk -show host Challenge. He try has grown at a rapid clip. mid Arena's toilets overflowed on opening night and flood- ... his personality, his knowledge of guest- hosted "Since the music business is such a central asset to the ed the Judds' concert there in '91. Faith Hill and hubby the industry, his very close friend- eight episodes of city," Galante tells Nashville Scene, "we want to understand Tim McGraw will headline the Nashville Arena's New ships, a great reverence for the "Prime Time what we can do with it to attract other music -related busi- Year's Eve show; B1ackHawk and Bill Engvall open. music, and, without question, an CHAPMAN Country" before nesses here, and not just country music. We'll study why On Monday (11) at the Nashville Renaissance Hotel, the incredibly quick wit and a creative being named host. there are not major manufacturing plants here, why there Nashville chapter of the National Academy of Recording mind." Chapman assumes the helm at a are not other back -office operations of major companies Arts and Sciences presents an interactive panel discussion Though well known to Nashvillians critical juncture in the show's history. here, why there are not back offices of publishing companies titled "Country Music On Television: Is There A Future?" and Christian music fans, Chapman is The program debuted March 7, 1983, here, why we don't have Internet companies here. What else Panelists include Paul Corbin, VP of industry relations for a relative unknown to the national as "Nashville Now," hosted by Ralph can we do to broaden our business here, and what else can Gaylord Entertainment; Brian Hughes, VP of program- country audience. "It's going to be a Emery until Oct. 15, 1993. Then it we do to work to build our position in the industry? We're ming for the Nashville Network; and Paul Hastaba, VP of building process with him, and things became "Music City Tonight," hosted an entertainment center. We can do more than just coun- Country Music Television ... More than 1,200 music ther- are not going to happen overnight," by Charlie Chase and Lorianne Crook, try music, so how do we work on that asset? We should be apists will converge at the Opryland Hotel here Nov 15 -19 Hughes says. "People are going to which ran until the end of 1995. In able to sell Nashville in attracting more business here." for "Music Therapy: A Tapestry Of Many Voices," a joint have to become acquainted with him, January 1996 it became "Prime Time conference of the American Assn. for Music Therapy and and they will grow to love him." Country," hosted by Tom Wopat. After SINGLE OF THE WEEK has got to be "Macarena- the National Assn. for Music Therapy. In addition to work- Though new to TNN viewers, the Wopat left in April, TNN's Katie Haas, Country Version" by the GrooveGrass Boyz from Nash- shops and sessions, the event will feature performances by 39- year-old singer /songwriter is a 20- WSM Nashville's Bill Cody, WQYK ville's Imprint Records. There are three wacky mixes (for a number of Nashville songwriters -including Paul Craft, year industry veteran. Born in Okla- Tampa, Fla.'s Tom Rivers, and game - radio and club, plus an extended GrooveGrass version) by Karen Staley, Dickey Lee, and Mark D. Sanders-Nov. homa and raised in De Leon, Texas, show veteran Bob Eubanks were some all -star bluegrass pickers and singers: Mac Wise- 17 in the hotel's new Delta Ballroom. Chapman sang gospel music with the among those in the running for host, man, Del McCoury, Doc Watson, Ronnie McCoury, Jack Trisha Yearwood will close her 1996 Discover Card - Rambos while in college. His break as but Chapman landed the gig. Lawrence, Jason Carter, Mike Bub, and Gene Wooten. sponsored tour with an address to students at California's a writer came when his song "Father's Considering the show's history, how Producing is Jeff Foxworthy veteran Scott Rouse. Stanford University Nov 15. She has spoken at a number Eyes" became a hit for Amy Grant in does Chapman feel about taking over? Imprint tested the track on Dallas radio and reports great of college campuses ... Guy Clark has been recording a 1979. The two met at an album release "I think if it were to fail with me at the morning phones. The label plans a commercial release as a live album at Douglas Corner. The Sugar Hill Records party for her, married in 1982, and helm, it would be just another failure, CD and cassette single ... Vince Gill sets out on his first album is due March 18. have three children. and if it does well, as it looks like it As a songwriter, Chapman has had (Continued on page 45)

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RIMES,C.HOWARD (J.RODMAN,K.HINTON) CURB ALBUM CUT 6O 64 75 3 60 D.JOHNSON (S.D.IONES,B.HENDERSON) EPIC ALBUM CUT BIG LOVE TRACY BYRD 20 25 30 9 20 T. BROWN (M.CLARK,J.STEVENS) (C) (D) (V) MCA 55230 YOU CAN'T STOP LOVE MARTY STUART CI 62 68 4 61 T.BROWN,J.NIEBANK (M.STUART,KOSTAS) (VI MCA 55270 MAYBE WE SHOULD JUST SLEEP ON IT TIM MCGRAW 21 23 31 21 JUST WHEN I NEEDED YOU MOST DOLLY PARTON J. STROUD,B.GALLIMORE (J.LASETER,K.K.PHILLIPS) CURB ALBUM CUT CI 65 66 7 62 S.BUCKINGHAM (R.VAN WARMER) (V) RISING TIDE 56041 IRRESISTIBLE YOU TY ENGLAND 22 22 25 15 22 IF JESUS COMES BACK LIKE THAT COLLIN RAYE J STROUD,B.GALLIMORE (B.LAWSON) ICI (V) RCA 64598 67 13 WHAT 51 CI P.WORLEY,E.SEAY,J.HOBBS (P.BUNCH.DJOHNSON' EPIC ALBUM CUT THAT'S ENOUGH OF THAT MILA MASON 23 24 28 14 23 I WOULDN'T BE A MAN BILLY DEAN B.MEVIS (M.D. SANDERS,R.ALBRIGHT,L.SILVER) (C) (V) ATLANTIC 87047 64 66 69 3 64 T.SHAPIRO (M. REID,R.M. BOURKE) CAPITOL NASHVILLE ALBUM CUT LET ME INTO YOUR HEART MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER 24 29 37 7 24 J. JENNINGS,M.C.CARPENTER (M.C.CARPENTER) (CI (D) (V) COLUMBIA 78453 * * * HOT SHOT DEBUT * * * BELIEVE ME BABY (I LIED) TRISHA YEARWOOD 1 25 20 11 19 I MEANT TO DO THAT PAUL BRANDT G.FUNDIS (K.RICHEY,ANGELO,L.GOTTLIEB) (V) MCA 55211 65 NEW 1 65 J.LEO (L.G.CHATER,K.CHATER,P.BRAND T ; REPRISE ALBUM CUT THE MAKER SAID TAKE HER ALABAMA 26 14 9 18 4 E.GORDY,JR. ALABAMA (R.ROGERS,M.WRIGHT) (V) RCA 64588 CI LOVE WORTH FIGHTING FOR BURNIN' DAYLIGHT 69 70 5 66 HER MAN GARY ALLAN M,BRIGHT (M.BEESON,S.LEMAIRE,K.HOWELLI (C) (D) (V) CURB 73005 21 30 33 13 27 M.WRIGHT,B.HILL (K.ROBBINS) (V) DECCA 55227 POLITICS, RELIGION AND HER SAMMY KERSHAW 72 - 2 67 STARS OVER TEXAS TRACY LAWRENCE CI K.STEGALL (T.MARTIN,B.HILL) MERCURY NASHVILLE ALBUM CUT 28 27 14 17 2 T,LAWRENCE,F.ANDERSON (L.BOONE,P.NELSON,T.LAWRENCE) (C) (DI (V) ATLANTIC 87052 THAT'S HOW I GOT TO MEMPHIS DERYL DODD 68 71 - 2 68 NOBODY KNOWS KEVIN SHARP C.YOUNG,B.CHANCEY (T.T.HALL) COLUMBIA ALBUM CUT 29 35 43 8 29 C.FARREN (J.RICHARDS,D.DUBBOSE) ASYLUM ALBUM CUT REMEMBER WHEN RAY VEGA 69 69 NEW 1 IS THAT A TEAR TRACY LAWRENCE J.LEO (R.VEGA,M.CLARK,J.BETTIS) (V) BNA 64652 30 43 55 3 30 T. LAWRENCE,F.ANDERSON (J.JARRAD,K.BEARD) ATLANTIC ALBUM CUT SOMEBODY TO LOVE YOU WYNONNA CI NEW 1 70 THAT'S ANOTHER SONG BRYAN WHITE T.BROWN (G.NICHOLSON,D.MCCLINTON) CURB ALBUM CUT/MCA 31 39 48 5 31 B. J.WALKER,JR.,K.LEHNING (J.P. DANIEL ,M.POWELL,D.PIN000K,IMEDDERS) ASYLUM ALBUM CUT YOU JUST GET ONE JEFF WOOD 11 73 72 3 71 FRIENDS JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY M.BRIGHT,K.BEAMISH (D.SCHLITZ,V.GILL) IMPRINT ALBUM CUT 32 51 64 32 C.PETOCZ (J.HOLLAND) ATLANTIC ALBUM CUT HAVE WE FORGOTTEN WHAT LOVE IS CRYSTAL BERNARD 12 70 73 3 70 I CAN'T DO THAT ANYMORE FAITH HILL B.WATSON,D.RHYNE (B.DEAN,C.BERNARD) RIVER NORTH ALBUM CUT 33 40 47 5 33 S.HENDRICKS,F.HILL (A,JACKSOM (V) WARNER BROS. 17531 KISS THE GIRL LITTLE TEXAS 13 74 74 5 72 WOULD I RANDY TRAVIS G.BURR (A.MENKEN,H.ASHMAN) WALT DISNEY ALBUM CUT 34 36 45 7 34 K.LEHNING (M.WINCHESTER) (V) WARNER BROS. 17494 DO YOU WANNA MAKE SOMETHING OF IT JO DEE MESSINA 74 NEW 1 GOING, GOING, GONE NEAL MCCOY B.GALLIMORE,T.MCGRAW (B.DIPIERO,T.ANDERSOM CURB ALBUM CUT 35 37 42 8 35 B.BECKETT ( S. CROPPER,J.S.SHERRILL,B.DIPIERO) (C) (V) ATLANTIC 87045 I DON'T CARE IF YOU LOVE ME ANYMORE THE MAVERICKS NEW 1 75 LOVE REMAINS COLLIN RAYE CI D.000K,R.MALO (R.MALO) MCA ALBUM CUT 36 32 12 19 12 J. HOBBS,E.SEAY,P.WORLEY (T.DOUGLAS,J.DADDARIO) (V) EPIC 78348 WORLDS APART VINCE GILL 31 34 27 18 5 o Records showing an increase in detections over the previous week, regardless of chart movement. Airpower awarded to those records which T.BROWN (V.GILL,B.DIPIERO) (V) MCA 55213 attain 3200 detections for the first time. Videoclip availability. Catalog number is for cassette single, or vinyl if cassette is unavailable. (C) LOVE YOU BACK RHETT AKINS 38 41 41 11 38 Cassette single availability. (D) CD single availability. (M) Cassette maxi -single availability. (T) Vinyl maxi -single availability. (V) Vinyl single avail- M,WRIGHT (B.DIPIERO,C.WISEMAN) (V) DECCA 55223 ability. (X) CD maxi -single availability. ©1996, Billboard /BPI Communications.

COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE AND RACK SALES REPORTS COLLECTED, COMPILED. AND PROVIDED BY SoundScano Billboard Top Country Singles Sales.. NOVEMBER 16, 1996 "'llll oz oz N W W Ñ W O ¢ 3 5 TITLE, LABEL ARTIST N < TITLE LABEL & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL ARTIST * * *No.1 * ** 16 32 MY MARIA ARISTA 12993 BROOKS & DUNN

1 2 12 STRAWBERRY WINE . _LL 58585 2 weeks at No. 1 DEANA CARTER 15 13 10 22 REDNECK GAMES WARNER BROS. 17648 JEFF FOXWORTHY WITH ALAN JACKSON

16 24 2 ROCKY TOP '96 DECCA 55274/MCA THE OSBORNE BROTHERS 3 15 3 LITTLE BITTY ARISTA I ALAN JACKSON - 11 16 11 18 SO FOR ASYLUM 64267/EEG 3 2 1 22 BLUE CURB 76959 LEANN RIMES MUCH PRETENDING BRYAN WHITE

5 5 10 EVERY LIGHT IN THE HOUSE CAPITOL NASHVILLE 58574 TRACE ADKINS 18 NEW 1 GOD BLESS THE CHILD MERCURY NASHVILLE 578748 SHANIA TWAIN

6 6 14 CHANGE MY MIND CAPITOL NASHVILLE 58577 JOHN BERRY 19 21 5 MAMA DON'T GET DRESSED UP FOR NOTHING ARISTA 13043 BROOKS & DUNN 20 15 14 15 ATLANTIC 87052/AG 6 4 3 17 I DO REPRISE 17616/WARNER BROS. PAUL BRANDT STARS OVER TEXAS TRACY LAWRENCE

9 8 15 MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOW WARNER BROS, 17606 TRAVIS TRITT 21 17 18 21 THEN YOU CAN TELL ME GOODBYE ATLANTIC 87053/AG NEAL MCCOY

22 21 20 8 RCA 8 7 7 13 ME AND YOU BNA 64589/RCA KENNY CHESNEY IRRESISTIBLE YOU 64598 TY ENGLAND

23 6 9 8 4 16 GUYS DO IT ALL THE TIME BNA 64575/RCA MINDY MCCREADY 20 23 BIG LOVE MCA 55230 TRACY BYRD

10 10 17 3 POOR, POOR PITIFUL ME MERCURY NASHVILLE 578644 TERRI CLARK 24 22 13 12 THAT GIRL'S BEEN SPYIN' ON ME CAPITOL NASHVILLE 58563 BILLY DEAN

25 23 22 16 EPIC CEO 11 9 6 AIN'T GOT NOTHIN' ON US ATLANTIC 87044/AG JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY LIVING IN A MOMENT 78334/SONY TY HERNDON ® 12 12 10 GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART CURB 76990 DAVID KERSH 0 Records with the greatest sales gains this week. Recording Industry Assn. of America certification for sales of 500,000 units. RIM certification for sales of 1 million units, with multimillion titles indicated by a numeral following the symbol. © 1996, Billboard /BPI 18 19 ANOTHER YOU, ANOTHER ME REPRISE 17615/WARNER BROS. BRADY SEALS ® Communications and SoundScan, Inc.

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ACTING IN CONCERT FOR TY ENGLAND (Coutrlaued from page 43) COUNTRY Howie says that the whole effort came it and build it." With SoundScan, he says, the label can about in discussions with Bob Doyle Howie says that RLG is taking a sim- track markets and direct its promotion * * * * * * * * ** and that England's background as long- ilar approach with K.T. Oslin, who con- and marketing efforts accordingly. time guitarist for Garth Brooks was tinues to draw positive reaction but "It's not easy anymore," he says. important in that region. slow commercial success. In her case, "You've got to do it the hard way, the "We know that Ty's especially strong he says it's called "patience marketing." old- fashioned way." in Oklahoma and Texas," Howie says. CORNER "So we decided to do a concentrated touring effort in that area. Then, we by Wade Jessen thought, `Well, why not put all the ele- GARY CHAPMAN (Continued page ments into play, involving media, radio, from 43) TALL AS GEORGIA PINES: With 72,000 units, Alan Jackson's "Every- retail, and the fact that Ty will be in the will, it will be good for me and every- decision not to ... I think because I thing I Love" takes Hot Shot Debut honors at No. 1 on Top Country Albums, market three or four days before his body else. I really don't think about do so many things it's really easy for unseating LeAnn Rimes' "Blue" (No. 2) after a whopping 16 -week run atop show and do radio and retail appear- what I would do if it doesn't work. I it to be confusing. When I do a radio that chart. "Everything I Love" also bows at No. 12 on The Billboard 200. ances and extend the life of the event.' " tend not to approach life that way. I show, I'm a radio guy. When I sing, Rimes' album trails Jackson by 20,000 units, but maintains a comfortable For example, he says, England will wouldn't have tackled it if I didn't I'm a singer. When I do a TV show, 10,000 -unit lead over Clint Black's hits package, which gets pushed back to do advance interviews by phone for the think it could work." I'm a TV guy. They all cross to some No. 3 on the country list. Dallas date, which is Nov 23, then come The series has undergone other degree, but I'm trying to be more The new set is Jackson's second title to debut at No. 1 on the country chart into town four days early and spend the changes. It has been trimmed from 90 clear of what I'm doing where." and his third -largest opening week ever. In the Nov. 11, 1995, issue, Jackson's first day doing online, TV, and print minutes to 60, and after the first of the Chapman continues to host Sam's "Greatest Hits" entered at No. 1 on Top Country Albums with more than interviews. Overflow interviews and year will air only Monday through Place as well as a weekly syndicated 114,000 units, and "Who I Am" moved 84,000 pieces during its opening week TV-show appearances occupy the next Thursday. The show is produced by Christian radio show, "CCM Count- in the July 16, 1994, issue. That title opened at No. 2, behind Tim McGraw's morning, and a Wal -Mart in -store fills RAC Clark, with Dick Clark serving down With Gary Chapman." He just "Not A Moment Too Soon," which had controlled the No. 1 slot for 15 consec- the afternoon. Registration at all area as executive producer and Gene Weed finished his next album, "Hymns utive weeks. The following week, "Who I Am" bumped McGraw's set to No. Wal -Marts will begun 10 days prior, and Barry Adelman as coexecutive From The Ryman," due in February. 2, but reigned for just one week. "Not A Moment Too Soon" recaptured the promoted by radio, for a chance to win producers. "What I'm trying to do, and I'm No. l crown and accumulated 14 more weeks at the top. a day with England on the day of the Chapman enjoys the interviews and getting closer, is, I'm trying to be the With an increase of more than 500 spins, "Little Bitty," the lead single from show. At the end of the in- store, Eng- makes a point of spending time with guy at `Prime Time Country' that I "Everything I Love," holds at No. 9 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles & land will draw the winners' names. The guests before the show. "Granted, am [at `Sam's Place'], because that Tracks chart, apparently catching its breath after vaulting 24 -9 last week. early appearances are scheduled to everybody that comes on has some- guy is somebody I would want to Jackson's title shows the second -largest airplay hike in the top 20, bested only drive advance ticket sales, and post - thing they need to sell, but that show watch," he says. "There is a comfort l,y Rimes' "One Way Ticket (Because I Can)" (28-19), which increases by more concert radio winners are targeted to for so long was just a big of infomer- level and a relaxed, pleasant [feeling] than 600 spins. boost album sales after the show. cial," Chapman says. "I want people that happens that if we could consis- Doyle says that tours have devolved to sell their record or whatever tently put that through the TV ... it's OUR ROOTS ARE SHOWING: Mandolin virtuoso David Grisman teams into hit -and -run episodes in each city they're doing. That's the nature of the what you want to see. The more time with the late Jerry Garcia for "Shady Grove," a collection of Appalachian and that an extended stay, reaching talk -show variety beast, but I tune in I spend at `Prime Time Country,' the Glance tunes, bluegrass anthems, and Southern folk songs, entering Top Coun- fans on as many levels as possible, is to watch something I can't get any- closer it will get to being there." try Albums at No. 19. Craig Miller, VP of business affairs for Acoustic Disc, something that was successfully used where else. Only when you look at the Chapman enjoys the input he has says that Garcia and Grisman collaborated frequently during the early '90s, in developing young artists who, like person in the eye and talk to them you in the show and says future plans and much of their work falls within the boundaries of bluegrass and country England, are developing an identity and get to those things ... My job is to include making Grandpa Jones the music. "Shady Grove" opens with 9,000 units and enters The Billboard 200 at a fan base. provide a safe and pleasant place for show's movie critic and taking the No. 135. "These days," says Doyle, "econom- the guests to reveal who they are, to program to various locations across Garcia and Grisman, both bluegrass devotees, met at a Bill Monroe con- ics play a big role. We're assuming the extent that they choose, to the the country. "I think because the cert in 1964. Garcia, who began his career as a five -string banjo player, once some of the risk here. Acts have to exist audience." show struggled for quite a while, me auditioned unsuccessfully for Monroe's Blue Grass Boys. "There was no get- on a more realistic financial scale. Instead of performing, Chapman being there puts me in a unique posi- ting around it," wrote Garcia in the liner notes for MCA's 1994 Monroe boxed Things are so uncertain today. The has decided to concentrate on hosting. tion to feel how hungry everyone was set. "I wanted to be a Blue Grass Boy in the worst way, but I didn't even have label is bringing a good plan, with the "I haven't sang yet. I will when it to participate in a great show," Chap- the nerve to talk to Bill. I still want to be a Blue Grass Boy." Garcia died Aug. Two Ways to Win campaign [a play on makes sense. I don't think that's part man says. "I love it, but I also feel ), 1995. the Two Ways to Fall tour name] with of my job," he says. "I'm really trying responsible ... I feel connected with both the retail and radio contests. This to be sensitive to anybody thinking everyone, and that has a huge BLUE KENTUCKY GIRL: Patty Loveless scores her fifth No. 1 on Hot is basically going back to the days when that I'm there for anything other than reward. It makes it feel like a family, Country Singles & Tracks, as "Lonely Too Long" (2 -1) ends Clint Black's the public knew for sure that the artist to be a good host for the show . . . and I think that comes out through three-week stay at the top of our airplay list with "Like The Rain" (RCA). In was in the market, and then you repeat They've talked about it, and it's my the tube." a tight battle for control of the No. 1 position, Loveless displaces Black by just 80 spins. Jack Lameier, senior promotion VP at Epic Nashville, says, "It's great BMI /CMI, BMI) WBM COUNTRY SINGLES A -Z 5 MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOW (Post Oak, BMI) HL to see that a [real] country record can still go to No. 1." Meanwhile, Love- 29 NOBODY KNOWS (Hitco, BMI/Joe Shade, BMI/Longi- less' album "The Trouble With The Truth" bullets at No. 13 on Top Coun- PUBLISHERS /PERFORMANCE RIGHTS /SHEET MUSIC tude, BMI/D'ionsongs, BMI/EMI Blackwood, BMI) HL 19 ONE WAY TICKET (BECAUSE I CAN) (Warner- Tamer- try Albums, increasing more than 1,000 units. Loveless was awarded the lane, BMI/WB, ASCAP/Global Nomad, ASCAP) WBM female vocalist trophy at the Country Music Assn.'s 30th annual awards TITLE (Publisher - Licensing Org.) Sheet Music Dist. 67 POLITICS, RELIGION AND HER (Hamstein Cumber- 43 AINT GOT NOTHIN' ON US (Wamer-Tamerlane, Tree, BMI /Raul Malo, BMI( land, BMI/Baby Mae, BMI/MCA, ASCAP/Brother Bart, show Oct. 2. ASCAP/Sold For A Song, ASCAP) BMI/New Works, BMI/Warner Bros., ASCAP /J.E. Robin - 65 I MEANT TO DO THAT (Peermusic, ASCAP/Wamer- All of Loveless' prior No. 1 songs are uptempo. The era of country radio's songs, ASCAP) WBM Tamerlane, BMI/Pollywog, BMI/Socan, BMI) 12 POOR, POOR PITIFUL ME (Warner- Tamerlane, BMI Room, BM!) WBM oracious appetite for tempo may be turning a corner. We'll see. 55 ALL I DO IS LOVE HER (Acuff -Rose, BMI/MCA, 22 IRRESISTIBLE YOU (Sony /AN Cross Keys, ASCAP) HL /Dark ASCAP/Delta Kappa Twang, ASCAP) HL/WBM 30 IS THAT A TEAR (Alabama Band, ASCAP/Wildcountry, 44 PRETTY LITTLE ADRIANA (Benefit, BMI) 56 AMEN KIND OF LOVE (MCA, ASCAP) HL ASCAP/Miss Blyss, ASCAP/Lac Grand, ASCAP) WBM 69 REMEMBER WHEN (Wamer -Tamerlane, BMI /Casa 54 ANOTHER YOU, ANOTHER ME (Irving BMI/Baby 41 IT'S A LITTLE TOO LATE (EMI Blackwood, BMI/Songs Vega, BMI/Flying Dutchman, BMI/Words By John, 42 WHERE DO I GO TO START ALL OVER (Sony /AN Tree, ASCAP/Kicking Bird, BMI/Thomahawk, BMI) WBM Rat, ASCAP/EMI April, ASCAP/WB, ASCAP) Dumplin', BMI/Blue Sky Rider, BMI( WBM Of Jasper, BMI/The Fat BMI) HL 61 YOU CAN'T STOP LOVE (Warner -Tamerlane, BMI/Marty 7 THE ROAD YOU LEAVE BEHIND (Old Desperados, 25 BELIEVE ME BABY (I LIED) (Mighty Nice, BMI/Wait No ASCAP/WB, ASCAP) HL 40 A WOMAN'S TOUCH (PolyGram Intl, ASCAP/Tokeco, lygram International, BMI/Seven ASCAP/N2 D, ASCAP) More, BMI/PolyGram Int'l, ASCAP /Julann, ASCAP) HL 15 IT'S ALL IN YOUR HEAD (Hamstein Cumberland, BMI/Zomba, ASCAP) WBM/HL Angels, B /SuHVWBM BMI( WBM 48 RUNNING OUT OF REASONS TO RUN (Zomba, 20 BIG LOVE (Warner -Tamerlane, BMI) WBM BMI/Baby Mae, BMI/Give Reese A Chance, 37 WORLDS APART (Benefit, BMI /Little Big Town, 71 YOU JUST GET ONE (Benefit, BMI/New Don, BMI /AMR, ASCAP /Sierra Home, ASCAP) WBM 18 BURY THE SHOVEL (Great Cumberland, BMI/Fugue, 64 I WOULDN'T BE A MAN (BMG Songs, ASCAP/PolyGram BMI/American Made, BMI) WBM ASCAP/New Hayes, ASCAP) WBM ASCAP ASCAP) WBM Int'I, ASCAP/Songs De Burgo, ASCAP) HL 60 SHE WANTS TO BE WANTED AGAIN (BMG, ASCAP) HL BMI/Windowcheese, /Arms Songs, 34 WOULD I (Starstruck Writers Group, ASCAP) HL 39 YOU'RE NOT IN KANSAS ANYMORE (Coburn, BMIBro NEEDED YOU MOST (Warner Bros., 70 SOMEBODY TO LOVE YOU (Sony /AN Cross Keys, 10 CHANGE MY MIND (Zomba, ASCAP/Bull's Creek, BMI( 62 JUST WHEN I 49 YOU CAN'T LOSE ME (Big Tractor, ASCAP/WB, 'N Sis, BMI) WBM ASCAP/Fourth Floor, ASCAP/Terra Form, ASCAP) WBM ASCAP/Four Sons, ASCAP/Delbert McClinton, BMI) 50 CHEROKEE BOOGIE (Fort Knox, BMI/Trio, BMI) 59 KING OF THE WORLD (Warner- Tamerlane, BMI) WBM 28 STARS OVER TEXAS (Sony/AN Cross Keys, HL/WBM 13 KISS THE GIRL (Walt Disney, ASCAP/Wonderland, BMI) ASCAP/SLL, ASCAP/Sony/ATV Tree, BMI/Ferilee, BMI) HL 74 DO YOU WANNA MAKE SOMETHING OF IT (Little Big HL 3 STRAWBERRY WINE (Longitude, BMI/August Wind, Town, BMVAmerican Made, BMIBMG, ASCAP/Trailer 24 LET ME INTO YOUR HEART (Why Walk, ASCAP) BMI /Great Broad, BMI /Georgian Hills, BMI) WBM Trash, ASCAP/Slow Train, ASCAP) 2 LIKE THE RAIN (Blackened, BMI) WBM 46 SWINGIN' DOORS (Sony /AN Tree, BMI/Careers -BMG, 45 EVERYBODY KNOWS (August Wind, BMI/Great Broad, 9 LITTLE BITTY (Hallnote, BMI) WBM BMI/Zomba, BMI) HL BMI/Georgian Hills, BMI/Longitude, BMI( 1 LONELY TOO LONG (Bash, ASCAP /Cootermo, 13 THAT OL' WIND (Feelbilly, BMIBreoo s Island, BMVMajor Bob, ASCAP/No Fences, ASCAP) WBM CP;e NASHVILLE 11 EVERY LIGHT IN THE HOUSE (Irving, BMI/Cotter Bay, ASCAP/Blue Water, ASCAP/BMG, ASCAP) HL TM BMI( WBM 17 LOVE IS STRONGER THAN PRIDE (Maypop, BMI/Wild- 31 THAT'S ANOTHER SONG (High Steppe, ASCAP/High 8 THE FEAR OF BEING ALONE (Rick Hall. ASCAP/Water- country, BMI/Makin' Chevys, BMI/Sydney Erin, BMI) Seas, ASCAP /Acuff-Rose, BMI/Locust Fork, lei/1ff town, ASCAP/Fame, BMI( WBM WBM BMI/Sony/ATV Tree, BMI) HL/WBM Music Row's 32 FRIENDS (That's A Smash, BMI) 36 LOVE REMAINS (Sony/ATV Tree, BMI) HL 23 THAT'S ENOUGH OF THAT (MCA, ASCAP/Sweet Olivia, 35 GOING, GOING, GONE (Sixteen Stars, BMI/Sony /ATV 66 LOVE WORTH FIGHTING FOR (EMI April, ASCAP /K- ASCAP/Famous, ASCAP/WB, ASCAP) HL & I Hotel 68 TO Office Tree, BMVAII Over Town, BMI/New Wott, BMI/Little Big Town, ASCAP/EMI Blackwood, BMI/Ficket To Ride, THAT'S HOW GOT MEMPHIS (Unichappell, SUITES Town, BMI/American Made, BMI) HL/WBM BMI/Warner-Tamerlane, BMI/Mac Truk, BMI) HL/WBM BMI/Morris, BMI/Tom T. Hall, BMI/John D. Lent, BMI) 16 GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART (Sony/AN Cross Keys, 38 LOVE YOU BACK (Little Big Town, BMI/American Made, 47 VIDALIA (EMI Blackwood, BMI/Ty Land, BMI/Starstruck Alternative ASCAP/Sony/ATV Tree, BMI/Thanxamillion, BMI( HL BMI /Almo, ASCAP/Daddy Rabbit, ASCAP) WBM Writers Group, ASCAP/Mark D., ASCAP) HL 51 WE ALL GET LUCKY SOMETIMES (Sony /AN Cross 72 HAVE WE FORGOTTEN WHAT LOVE IS (EMI Black- 26 THE MAKER SAID TAKE HER (Maypop, BMI/Wildcoun- Daily /Weekly /Monthly Everything Furnished wood, BMVBTK, BMI /Girl Next Door, BMI/Warner- Tamer- try, BMI/Route Six, BMI/EMI Blackwood, BMI) WBM/HL Keys, ASCAP/Four Sons, ASCAP /Chrysalis, lane, BMI( HL/WBM 14 MAMA DON'T GET DRESSED UP FOR NOTHING ASCAP/Stone Angel, ASCAP) HL/WBM One & Two Bedroom Suites Kitchens Phone 27 HER MAN (Irving, BMI/Colter Bay, BMI) WBM (Sony /AN LLC, BMIButfalo Prairie, BMI/Showbilly, 63 WHAT IF JESUS COMES BACK LIKE THAT (August 58 HIGH LOW AND IN BETWEEN (Tom Collins, BMI( WBM BMI/Don Cook, BMI) HL Wind, BMI/Longitude, BMI/Hendershot, BMI/Sydney Fax HBO Security Corporate Rates Erin, BMI) WBM 6 I CAN STILL MAKE CHEYENNE (0 -Tex, BMI/Hit Street, 53 MAYBE HE'LL NOTICE HER NOW (Big Giant, BMI/WB, to BMI) HL BMI) WBM 51 WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH M -E (Cm-Jo, BMI/Dennis Catering Entertainment Industry Professionals Morgan, BMI) WBM 33 I CAN'T DO THAT ANYMORE (Yee Haw, ASCAP/WB, 21 MAYBE WE SHOULD JUST SLEEP ON IT (Noosa ASCAP) WBM/HL Heads, BMI/Emdar, ASCAP/Texas Wedge, ASCAP) WBM 52 WHEN COWBOYS DIDN'T DANCE (Music Genesis, 615 / 259-4400 ASCAP 75 I DON'T CARE W YOU LOVE ME ANYMORE (Sony/AN 4 ME AND YOU (Acuff -Rose, BMI/Songs Of Nyman, /Pepe Morchips, BM!)

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(1) NEW 1 ALAN JACKSON ARISTA 18813 11038/16.98) 1 week at Nu. 1 EVERYTHING I LOVE 1 38 34 29 6 DOLLY PARTON RISING TIDE 53041 (10.98/16.98) TREASURES 24

2 1 1 17 LEANN RIMES CURB 77821 (10.98/15.98) BLUE 1 39 30 40 11 THE BEACH BOYS RIVER NORTH 161205 (11.98/15.98) STARS AND STRIPES VOL. 1 12

3 2 2 6 CLINT BLACK RCA 66671 (10.98/16.98) THE GREATEST HITS 2 40 37 34 20 LYLE LOVETT CURB 11409/MCA (10.98/16.98) THE ROAD TO ENSENADA 4

MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER 38 33 38 RICOCHET COLUMBIA 67223/SONY (10.98 F0115.98) RICOCHET 14 4 3 - 2 A PLACE IN THE WORLD 3 41 ® COLUMBIA 67501 /SONY (10.98 EQ/16.98) 42 36 32 50 VINCE GILL MCA 11394(10.98/16.98) SOUVENIRS 3 * * *GREATEST GAINER * * * DEANA CARTER 43 43 41 65 TERRI CLARK MERCURY NASHVILLE 526991 (10.98 EO/16.98) MB TERRI CLARK 13 4 4 9 DID I SHAVE MY LEGS FOR THIS? 4 O CAPItOL NASIivILLE 37514 (10.9 &15.98) j 44 41 37 137 TIM MCGRAW ° CURB 77659 (9.9845.981 NOT A MOMENT TOO SOON 1 6 5 3 28 GEORGE STRAIT MCA 11428 (10.98/16.98) BLUE CLEAR SKY 1 45 46 44 216 GEORGE STRAIT A MCA 10651 (10.98/15.98) PURE COUNTRY (SOUNDTRACK) 1

6 6 91 SHANIA TWAIN MERCURY NASHVILLE EQ/16.98) IN 1 7 A' 522886 (10.98 ® THE WOMAN ME TRAVIS TRITT 46 42 43 60 TRAM GREATEST HITS - FROM THE BEGINNING 3 WARNER BROS. 46001 (10.98/16.98) B 1 5 29 BROOKS & DUNN ARISTA 18810 (10.98/15.98) BORDERLINE 1 47 49 72 BRYAN WHITE ASYLUM 61642/EEG BRYAN WHITE 13 JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY 41 (10.98/15.981 ® 8 8 6 WHAT I DO THE BEST 5 ATLANTIC 82947 (10.98/16.98) O 48 44 38 22 NEAL MCCOY ATLANTIC 82907/AG (10.98/15.98) NEAL MCCOY 7 FOXWORTHY 10 9 7 10 JEFF CRANK IT UP THE MUSIC ALBUM 3 - 45 36 20 EPIC 67069/SONY (10.98 E0/15.98) I TO DO 16 WARNER EROS. 46361 (10.98/16.98) 49 JAMES -AMY MI WHAT LIVE

11 10 9 27 MINDY MCCREADY BNA 66806/RCA (9.98/15.98)M TEN THOUSAND ANGELS 5 50 51 52 42 LONESTAR BNA 66642/RCA (9.98/15.981M LONESTAR 11 12 11 11 54 ALAN JACKSON ' ARISTA 18801 (10.98/16.98) THE GREATEST HITS COLLECTION 1 51 53 53 60 GEORGE STRAIT A' MCA 11263 (39.98/49.98) STRAIT OUT OF THE BOX 9 13 13 13 41 PATTY LOVELESS EPIC 67269/SONY (10.98 EQ/15.98) THE TROUBLE WITH THE TRUTH 10 52 50 51 30 DIAMOND RIO ARISTA 18812 (10.98/15.981 IV 14

14 12 10 32 BRYAN WHITE ASYLUM 61880/EEG (10.98/15.98) BETWEEN NOW AND FOREVER 7 53 52 42 19 WADE HAYES COLUMBIA 67563/SONY (10.98 EO/15.98) ON A GOOD NIGHT 11

15 14 15 10 TRAVIS TRITT WARNER BROS. 46304 (10.98/16.98) THE RESTLESS KIND 7 54 49 48 54 ALABAMA RCA 66525 (10.98/15.98) IN PICTURES 12

16 15 14 99 GARTH BROOKS A' CAPITOL NASHVILLE 29689 (10.98/15.98) THE HITS 1 55 57 50 11 BILLY RAY CYRUS MERCURY NASHVILLE 532829 (10.98 EO/15.98) TRAIL OF TEARS 20

17 18 17 19 TRACE ADKINS CAPITOL NASHVILLE 37222 (10.98/15.98)1M DREAMIN' OUT LOUD 17 56 48 39 30 JO DEE MESSINA CURB 77820 (10.98/15.98) II JO DEE MESSINA 22 18 17 - 2 TRACY BYRD MCA 11485 (10.98/16.98) BIG LOVE 17 51 ) 68 - 2 DAVID KERSH CURB 77848 (10.98/15.98) GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART 51

19 NEW P 1 JERRY GARCIA & DAVID GRISMAN ACOUSTIC DISC 21 (17.98 CD) SHADY GROVE 19 58 60 55 103 CHARLIE DANIELS EPIC 64182/SONY (5.98 EQ/9.98) SUPER HITS 35

24 25 ' WARNER BROS. 45872 (10.98/16.98) IT MATTERS TO ME 4 DAVID LEE MURPHY 2Q 62 FAITH HILL 59 59 54 24 GETTIN' OUT THE GOOD STUFF 12 MCA 11423 (10.98/16.98) 21 23 26 19 KENNY CHESNEY BNA 66908/RCA (10.98/15.98) ® ME AND YOU 21 HANK WILLIAMS, SR., JR., & III 60 56 46 7 THREE HANKS: MEN WITH BROKEN HEARTS 29 CURB 77868 (10.98 /15.98) 22 22 20 50 GARTH BROOKS A° CAPITOL NASHVILLE 32080 (10.98/15.98) FRESH HORSES 1 61 63 59 120 WILLIE NELSON COLUMBIA 64184 /SONY (5.98 EQ/9.98) SUPER HITS 34 23 20 18 63 COLLINRAYE EPIC67033/SONY(10.98E0115.98) ITHINKABOUTYOU 5 ALISON KRAUSS A' 62 58 64 91 NOW THAT I'VE FOUND YOU A COLLECTION 2 24 19 19 41 TRACY LAWRENCE ATLANTIC 82866/AG (10.98/15.98) TIME MARCHES ON 4 ROUNDER 0325' (9.98/15.98) ffp

25 16 12 23 VINCE GILL MCA 11422 (10.98/16.981 HIGH LONESOME SOUND 3 63 64 58 12 RANDY TRAVIS WARNER BROS. 46328 (10.98/16.98) FULL CIRCLE 9

26 21 16 10 TRISHA YEARWOOD MCA 11477 (10.98/16.98) EVERYBODY KNOWS 6 64 NEW 1 ALABAMA RCA 66927 (10.98/15.98) CHRISTMAS VOLUME II 64

65 62 60 162 REBA MCENTIRE MCA 10906 (10.98/15.98) GREATEST HITS VOLUME TWO 1 27 27 27 59 TIM MCGRAW A' CURB 77800 (10.9 &16.981 ALL I WANT 1 A'

28 29 22 7 JOHN BERRY CAPITOL NASHVILLE 35464 (10.98/15.98) FACES 9 66 54 47 5 K.T. OSLIN BNA 66920/RCA (10.98/16.98) MY ROOTS ARE SHOWING... 45

29 28 24 126 VINCE GILL A' MCA 11047 (10.98/15.98) WHEN LOVE FINDS YOU 2 61 67 62 126 TRACY BYRD MCA 10991 (10.98/15.98) NO ORDINARY MAN 3

VARIOUS ARTISTS 68 55 57 38 WYNONNA CURB 11090/MCA(10.98/16.98) REVELATIONS 2 30 26 23 7 THE BEST OF COUNTRY SING THE BEST OF DISNEY 23 WALT DISNEY 60902 (10.98/16.98) CO) NEW 1 JOHN ANDERSON BNA 66982/RCA (10.98/16.98) GREATEST HITS 69 31 25 21 21 PAUL BRANDT REPRISE 46180/WARNER BROS. (10.98/16.98) MI CALM BEFORE THE STORM 14 70 61 56 273 BROOKS & DUNN A' ARISTA 18658 (9.98))5.98) BRAND NEW MAN 3 3 33 35 6 GARY ALLAN DECCA 11482/MCA (10.98/15.98) BM USED HEART FOR SALE 32 71 65 63 22 ALABAMA RCA 66848 (4.98/9.98) SUPER HITS 63 33 32 30 17 CLEDUS "T." JUDD RAZOR & TIE 2825 (10.98/16.98) ME I STOLED THIS RECORD 30 72 70 68 110 ALABAMA RCA 66410 (10.98/15.98) GREATEST HITS VOL. III 8 34 31 28 26 SAMMY KERSHAW MERCURY NASHVILLE 528893 (10.98 E0117.98) POLITICS, RELIGION AND HER 17 73 66 61 29 TOBY KEITH MERCURY NASHVILLE 531192 (10.98 E0115.98) BLUE MOON 6 * * * PACESETTER * * * 74 69 65 68 JEFF FOXWORTHY A' WARNER BROS. 45856 (10.98/16.98) GAMES REDNECKS PLAY 2 ( 35) 40 66 3 KEVIN SHARP ASYLUM 61930lEEG (10.98/15.98) ® MEASURE OF A MAN 35 MICHAEL MONTGOMERY' 75 71 67 84 JOHN JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY I 36 39 45 1 BR5-49 ARISTA 18818 (10.98 15.98) ® BR5 -49 36 ATLANTIC 82728/AG (10.98/16.98)

Q Albums with the greatest sales gains this week. Recording Industry Assn. Of America (RIM) certification for sales of 500,000 units. RIAA certifica ion for sales of 1 million units, with multimillion sellers indicated by a numeral following the symbol. *Asterisk indicates LP is available. Most tape prices, and CD prices for WEA and BMG labels, are suggested lists. Tape prices marked EQ, and all other CD prices, are equivalent prices, which are projected from wholesale prices. Greatest Gainer shows chart's largest unit increase. Pacesetter indicates biggest percentage growth. Heatseeker Impact shows albums removed from Heatseekers this week. ® indicates past or present Heatseeker title. © 1996, Billboard/BPI Communications, and SoundScan, Inc.

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1 1 PATSY CLINE A' MCA 12' (7.98/12.98) 247 weeks at No. 1 12 GREATEST HITS 287 14 16 GARTH BROOKS '3 CAPITOL NASHVILLE 93866 (9.98/13.98) NO FENCES 52

2 2 HANK WILLIAMS, JR. CURB 77638 (6.98/9.98) GREATEST HITS, VOL. 1 99 15 14 REBA MCENTIRE A' MCA 10994 (10.98/15.98) READ MY MIND 5 3 7 VINCE GILL MCA 10877 (10.98/15.98) LET THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH 25 16 12 BROOKS & DUNN ' ARISTA 18765 (10.98/15.98) WAITIN' ON SUNDOWN 6 4 3 PATSY CLINE MCA 4038 (7.98/12.98) THE PATSY CLINE STORY 112 11 GARTH BROOKS A' CAPITOL NASHVILLE 98742 (9.98/15.98) BEYOND THE SEASON 38

5 4 HANK WILLIAMS MERCURY NASHVILLE 823293 (7.98 EQ/11.98) 24 OF HANK WILLIAMS GREATEST HITS 86 18 17 PATTY LOVELESS EPIC 64188/SONY (10.98 EQ/15.98) WHEN FALLEN ANGELS FLY 5

6 6 SHANIA TWAIN MERCURY NASHVILLE 514422 (7.98 EQ/11.98) SHANIA TWAIN 68 19 22 JOHNNY CASH COLUMBIA 66773/SONY (5.98 EQ/9.98) SUPER HITS 13

1 9 GEORGE JONES EPIC 40776/SONY (5.98 EO/9.96) SUPER HITS 266 20 23 JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY)` ATLANTIC 82559/AG(10.98/15.98) KICKIN' IT UP 6

8 10 THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND A' EPIC 38795/SONY (7.98 E0/11.98) A DECADE OF HITS 283 21 19 FAITH HILL A' WARNER BROS. 45389 (9.98/15.981 B> TAKE ME AS I AM 6

9 8 GEORGE STRAIT A' MCA 42035 (7.98/12.98) GREATEST HITS, VOL. 2 285 22 REBA MCENTIRE MCA42031 (2.98/6.98) MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU 33

10 5 BROOKS & DUNN A' ARISTA 18716 (10.98/15.98) HARD WORKIN' MAN 6 23 25 GEORGE STRAIT MCA 10450 (9.98/15.98) TEN STRAIT HITS 98

11 13 GEORGE STRAITA' MCA 5567' (7.9862.98) GEORGE STRAIT'S GREATEST HITS 281 24 21 KENNY ROGERS CAPITOL NASHVILLE 46106 (9.98/15.98) TWENTY GREATEST HITS 137

12 11 MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER A' COLUMBIA 48881/SONY 00.98 EQ/16.98) COME ON COME ON 6 25 24 THE MAVERICKS MCA 10961 (9.98/15.98) WHAT A CRYING SHAME 6

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COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF AIRPLAY SUPPLIED BY BROADCAST Z DATA SYSTEMS' RADIO TRACK SERVICE. 96 LATIN MUSIC STATIONS ARE ELEC- 0I.. TRONICALLY MONITORED 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYSs A WEEK L444, replacement is José Enrique Fernández, who was PD of ...... XHDL -FM Mexico City ... Warner Mexico Spanish super- I W Ñ w g ,C1 ARTIST TITLE 1- á N á ç) LABEL/DISTRIBUTING LABEL PRODUCER (SONGWRITER) star Miguel Bosè is due to perform Wednesday (13), Fri- day (15), and Saturday (16) at Mexico City's 10,000 -seat * * * No. 1 * ** Auditorio Nacional. On Nov 22, Sony Mexico Colombian MARCO ANTONIO SOLIS RECUERDOS, TRISTEZA Y SOLEDAD 1 1 1 7 chanteuse Shakira is booked to play the same venue. Tick- FONOVISA o Nooks at No. 1 M.A,SOLIS.jM,A,SOUS) GRUPO LIMITE EL PRINCIPE Notas 2 2 2 6 et prices for both shows, produced by RAC Producciones, POLYGRAM LATINO J.CARRILLO (ALAZAN) TM from $10 to $40. AMANDA MIGUEL AMAME UNA VEZ MAS range 3 3 4 10 Warner Mexico's transplanted Chilean act La Ley KAREN /POLYGRAM LATINO D.VERDAGUER (D.VERDAGUER,ANAHO by 6 7 6 John Lannert rocked the house during two sold-out shows Oct. 11 -12 at ® EMI LLATIN J.HERNANDEZ,Q PRODUCTTIIONS (C.SANCHEZ) LOS MISMOS ME ESTA DOLIENDO DEJARTE Auditorio Nacional. The final leg of the act's extensive '96 5 4 5 11 EMI LATIN LOS MISMOS (E.CORTES) ADIÓS, BRONCO: José Guadalupe Esparza, front man tour takes it to Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, EMMANUEL AMOR TOTAL 6 5 3 10 of popular regional Mexican act Bronco and a sought -after Colombia, and Chile. Curiously, just as La Ley seemed POLYGRAM LATINO M.ALEJANDRO (M.ALEJANDRO) CRISTIAN ESPERANDOTE 13 16 4 composer, announced Oct. 29 that the members of the vet- poised to break throughout the region, the group has split Q7 FONOVISA D.FREIBERG (A.B.QUINTANILLA III R.VELA) eran quartet will part ways in 1998. from manager Alejandro Sanfuentes. No replacement has LOS TEMERARIOS CUANDO FUISTE MIA 8 7 9 7 Esparza's announcement was made during "Ventanean- been named ... Hard Rock Cafe in Mexico City is showing FONOVISA A.ANGEL ALBA ( A.ANGEL ALBA) CHAYANNE SOLAMENTE TU AMOR 10 10 7 do," a tabloid program that airs on Mexican television net- its appreciation for rock not only by staging weekly shows 9 SONY D. POVEDA, H.S. BATT ID.POVEDA,H.S.BATTI rock hosting after -concert affairs for such work TV Azteca. by acts, but by * * * AIRPOWER * * * The members of the group jointly decided to separate big -name groups as La Ley and El Tri. The latter per- MICHAEL SALGADO PALOMITA BLANCA 10 28 2 while they were on top, says Esparza. He adds that in 1997, formed two sold-out concerts Oct. 19 -20 at Mexico City's JOEY J.S.LOPEZ (VALENZI! Bronco will embark on a farewell tour of Latin America. Toreo De Cuatro Caminos. The concerts commemorated MACHOS CHIQUITA BONITA 11 12 15 5 BANDA An annual reunion show may take place, as well. El Tri's 28 years of roc'n'rol. FONOVISA B.LOMELI (I.DIAZ) JESSICA FELICITO 12 11 18 3 Ironically, Esparza dropped the news of the band's Sony Mexico has dropped "Mi Corazón Se Regala," the A RIOLA/BMG M.CORREA IFBARRIENTOS) breakup on Azteca, the archrival network of Televisa, first ranchera record by singer /actress Alejandra Avalos, * * * AIRPOWER * ** which is airing a telenovela, "Tú Y Yo," in which Esparza who possesses a powerfully emotive delivery that is ideal ENRIQUE IGLESIAS TRAPECISTA 13 NEW 1 appears. Bronco is signed to BMG in all territories, save for ranchera music ... Fonovisa rock imprint Marea Rock FONOVISA RPEREZ- BOTIJA (R.PEREZ- BOTIJA) MANNY MANUEL Y SE QUE VAS A LLORAR the U.S., where it is signed to Fonovisa. has just released the eponymous bow of Opera Prima, a 14 17 19 4 MERENGAZO/RMM R.CAMILO,J.QUEROL (C.MARIA) hard rock foursome from Puebla ... With the Mexican BARBARA YA NO TE CREO NADA 15 21 22 5 ANA BAILANDO EN MEXICO: As the dance market contin- exchange rate perilously close to eight pesos per $1, you FONOVISA J.AVENDANO LUHRS (M.E.CASTRO) LAURA PAUSINI INOLVIDABLE ues to in Mexico, two indies, Blan- can bet that record execs are praying that Mexico's ener- 16 15 13 7 percolate Spanish dance WEA LATINA A.CERRUTI,D.PARISINI ( CHEOPE ,G.CAVELLA,GDES,G.DESTEFANI) co y Negro, and Max Music, have decided to set up shop gy secretary, Jesús Reyes Heroles, can swing a deal to sal- ADIOS, ADIOS AMOR 17 8 8 10 BRONCO there. In July, Blanco y Negro inked a distribution and vage the privatization of the country's petrochemical sec- FONOVISA NOT LISTED (EBRYANT,B.BRYANT) VICTOR MANUELLE VOLVERAS 18 20 28 5 promotion deal with Fonovisa. Former Melody staffer tor. On Oct. 13, Reyes abruptly canceled the sale, and the SONY S.GEORGE (M.DELGADO) PULIDO ENSENAME Agustín Covarrubias was appointed label manager. Blan- value of the peso, which for months had been entrenched 19 27 27 9 BOBBY around 7.5 $1, began to creep downward. EMI LATIN E.ELIZONDO (B.PULIDO) co y Negro has since put out three albums. per EDNITA NAZARIO ATADA A TU VOLCAN 20 16 12 11 For its part, Max has just opened an office in Mexico EMI LATIN K.C.PORTER (F.CEARA) LOS REHENES SECRETOS QUE NO SE CUENTAN City. Max signed a distribution pact with PolyGram Mex- STATESIDE BRIEFS I: BMG U.S. Latin has formed 2 21 30 - (J.TORRES,S.GUZMAN) ico, will own promotion and Dance, an imprint that will on English - FONOVISA J.TORRES,S.GUZMAN but the label handle its mar- Ariola concentrate LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE CUESTION OLVIDADA 22 9 6 10 keting. Named to run Max are veterans Gabriel Blanco and Spanish -language dance music. BMG A &R honcho FONOVISA E.HERNANDEZ (G.VALDES) OLGA TANON MI ETERNO AMOR SECRETO (label director), David Prado (marketing director), and Pablo Manavello will oversee the label, which will be run 23 40 2 - WEA LATINA M.A.SOLIS ( M.A.SOLIS) Moises Katz (artistic director). by Marvin Powell and Abel Aguilera. The label's first JENNIFER Y LOS JETZ PURA DULZURA 24 23 23 8 release is "Because You Loved Me" by Suzann Rye .. . EMI LATIN A.QUINTANILLA JR.,B.MOORE (R.GARZA) MARC ANTHONY POR AMAR SE DA TODO M EXICO NOTAS: BMG Ariola Mexico has signed Cris - Mitchell Morales has been named director, concerts and 25 22 17 7 RMM S.GEORGE,M.ANTHONY (SALAKO) tian, who was with Melody -Fonovisa Héctor Riveroll Latin entertainers, of New York's Madison Square Garden. SORAYA QUEDATE ... 26 37 35 6 lias left his slot as director of marketing of MCA. His (Continued on next page) POLYGRAM LATINO R.ARGENT,P.VAN HOOKE (SORAYA) GRACIELA BELTRAN PALOMA TRISTE 24 4 27 38 EMI LATIN R.GUADARRAMA (M.MARR000IN) LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE NO PUDE ENAMORARME MAS I 28 NEW FONOVISA E.HERNANDEZ (TBELLO) LUIS MIGUEL COMO ES POSIBLE QUE A MI LADO 29 NEW 1 LATIN TRACKS A -Z WEA LATINA L.MIGUEL,K.CIBRIAN (L. MIGUEL,A.ASENSI,K.CIBRIAN) TODO EN MUSICA LATINA EDDIE GONZALEZ EL DISGUSTO 30 21 12 TITLE (Publisher- Licensing Org.) Sheet Music Dist. 24 SONY T.GONZALEZ,H.FIORES (C.REYNA) 32 911 (Garmex, BMI) EZEQUIEL PENA MUJER TE SIGO AMANDO LOCAMENTE - 3 TANGO - FOLKLORE ROCK ARGENTINO 17 ADIOS, ADIOS AMOR (Warner Chappell/House Of 31 35 33 FONOVISA M.A.SOLIS (J.L.MORALES) Bryant, BMI) LOS HURACANES DEL NORTE 911 32 19 20 8 MERENGUE - CUMBIA - SALSA 3 AMAME UNA VEZ MAS (Diam, BMI/Anahi Magic, FONOVISA A.MITCHELL (M.RUBALCAVA) ASCAP) LOS PALOMINOS DUELE EL AMOR 33 26 31 11 Catálogo gratis. 6 AMOR TOTAL (Copyright Control) SONY M.LICHTENBERGER JR. (J.SEBASTIAN) VICENTE FERNANDEZ AQUI, EL QUE MANDA SOY YO 34 AQUI, EL QUE MANDA SOY YO (Sony, ASCAP) 39 37 it ® SONY P.RAMIREZ (V.FERNANDEZ) Ofertas todos los meses. 20 ATADA A TU VOLCAN (Copyright Control) EMILIO QUEDATE 11 ASCAP) -ENTRY 6 CHIQUITA BONITA (Zomba Golden Sands, 35 RE EMI LATIN R.MORALES,M.MORALES,R.NAVAIRA (R.NAVAIRA,M.MORALES) Envíos a todas partes del mundo. 29 COMO ES POSIBLE QUE A MI LADO (Copyright LAS TRES SENORAS OBERTURA MEXICANA 32 26 6 Control) 36 EMI LATIN J.GABRIEL (J.GABRIEL) 8 CUANDO FUISTE MIA (ADG, SESAC) BANDA MAGUEY TU ETERNO ENAMORADO beigrano norte 31 18 14 14 distribuidora s.r.l. 22 CUESTION OLVIDADA (TN Ediciones, BMI) FONOVISA E.SOLANO (E.SOLANO) CONJUNTO PRIMAVERA ES MUY TU VIDA Zabala 3941. Capital Federal (1427). Buenos Aires. Argentina. 33 DUELE EL AMOR (Vander, ASCAP) 14 2 38 - FONOVISA V.MATA,C.PRIMAVERA (R.ORTEGA) 30 EL DISGUSTO (Martre, BMI) Teléfonos: (54 -1) 555 -6100/6200 Fax: 555 -6400. LOS TUCANES DE TIJUANA TUS VERDADES 2 EL PRINCIPE (Copyright Control) I 39 NEW EMI LATIN !.NIEVES IZUNZA (NOT LISTED) 19 ENSENAME (Bobby Pulido, ASCAP/Sniper, ASCAP) LOS CAMINANTES TENGO QUE OLVIDARTE 40 36 32 3 38 ES MUY TU VIDA (BMG Songs, ASCAP) LUNA/FONOVISA A.DE LUNA (R.BALDER) 7 ESPERANDOTE (Phat Sat, BMI/Lone Iguana, BMI/EMI MEXICAN Blackwood, BMI) POP TROPICAL/SALSA REGIONAL

16 INOLVIDABLE (Copyright Control) 27 STATIONS 17 STATIONS 56 STATIONS 5 ME ESTA DOLIENDO DEJARTE (Pacific, BMI) 1 AMANDA MIGUEL KAREN/POLY- 1 JESSICA ARIOLANBMG 1 GRUPO LIMITE POLYGRAM 23 MI ETERNO AMOR SECRETO (Mas Latin, SESAC) GRAM LATINO AMAME UNA... TE FELICITO LATINO EL PRINCIPE 31 MUJER TE SIGO AMANDO LOCAMENTE (Copyrig% 2 CHAYANNE SONY 2 MANNY MANUEL MERENGA- 2 MARCO ANTONIO SOLIS Control) SOLAMENTE TU AMOR ZO/RMM Y SE QUE VAS A... FONOVISA RECUERDOS,... RMM EMI LATIN 28 NO PUDE ENAMORARME MAS (TN Ediciones, BMI) 3 EMMANUEL POLYGRAM LATI- 3 MARC ANTHONY 3 SELENA NO AMOR TOTAL POR AMAR SE DA TODO SIEMPRE HACE FR10 36 OBERTURA MEXICANA (BMG Songs, ASCAP) 4 LAURA PAUSINI WEA LATINA 4 VICTOR MANUELLE SONY 4 MICHAEL SALGADO JOEY 27 PALOMA TRISTE (Copyright Control) INOLVIDABLE VOLVERAS PALOMITA BLANCA 10 PALOMITA BLANCA (Zomba Golden Sands, ASCAP) 5 EDNITA NAZARIO EMI LATIN 5 DOMINGO QUINONES RMM 5 LOS TEMERARIOS FONOVISA FUISTE MIA 25 POR AMAR SE DA TODO (EMI (Rackwood, BMI) ATADA A TU VOLCAN LA MUERTE DUELE... CUANDO LA MAS 6 CRISTIAN FONOVISA 6 JOHNNY RIVERA RMM 6 LOS MISMOS EMI LATIN ME DISTRIBUIDORA 24 PURA DULZURA (Ruben Garza, BMI) ESPERANDOTE TIEMPO DE ESTUDIANTE ESTA DOLIENDO DEJARTE GRANDE Y MAS COMPLETA EN 35 QUEDATE (Zomba Golden Sands, ASCAP) 7 MARCOS LLUNAS POLYGRAM 7 JAILENE EMI LATIN 7 BANDA MACHOS FONOVISA 26 QUEDATE (Yami, BMI) LATINO ERES MI... COMO TE EXTRANO CHIQUITA BONITA POLYGRAM LATINO 8 SALSA KIDS POLYGRAM ROD- 8 BOBBY PULIDO EMI LATIN MUSICA LATINA 1 RECUERDOS, TRISTEZA Y SOLEDAD (Crisma, 8 SORAYA QUEDATE VEN JOVENES ENSENAME EN EL MUNDO SESAC) 9 MARCO ANTONIO SOLIS 9 TONY VEGA RMM 9 BRONCO FONOVISA 21 SECRETOS QUE NO SE CUENTAN (Edimonsa, ASCAP) FONOVISA RECUERDOS,... HAREMOS EL AMOR ADIOS, ADIOS AMOR SIN DUDA, 4 SIEMPRE HACE FRIO (Peermusic, BMI) 10 JESSICA ARIOLA/BMG 10 LALO RODRIGUEZ EMI LATIN 10 ANA BARBARA FONOVISA TE FELICITO JAMAS OLVIDES YA NO TE CREO NADA 9 SOLAMENTE TU AMOR (Peermusic, ASCAP/NMB. SIMPLEMENTE LA MEJOR! 11 OLGA TANON VEA LATINA 11 SERGIO VARGAS 11 JENNIFER Y LOS JETZ EMI ASCAP) MI ETERNO AMOR... BARCO'S/BMG NI TU NI YO LATIN PURA DULZURA 12 TE FELICITO (Unimusica, ASCAP) 12 MANNY MANUEL MERENGA- 12 RUBEN BLADES-SONY 12 LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE Videolaser Cassettes Accesorios Discos Compactos 40 TENGO QUE OLVIDARTE (Luedi, BMI) ZO/RMM Y SE QUE VAS... TU MEJOR AMIGA FONOVISA NO PUDE... Y MUCHO MAS! 13 LUIS MIGUEL WEA LATINA 13 GISSELLE RCA/BMG 13 LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE 13 TRAPECISTA ( Fonomusic, SESAC) COMO ES POSIBLE QUE... A QUE VUELVE FONOVISA CUESTION... LLAMENOS HOY! 37 TU ETERNO ENAMORADO (Canciones Mexicanas, 14 EROS RAMAZZOTTI 14 JERRY RIVERA SONY 14 LOS REHENES FONOVISA SESAC) ARISTA/BMG LA AURORA UNA Y MIL VECES SECRETOS QUE NO SE... 39 TUS VERDADES (Copyright Control) 15 RICKY MARTIN SONY 15 MICHAEL STUART RMM 15 EZEQUIEL PENA FONOVISA 1-800-780-7712 BOMBON DE AZUCAR IMAGINANDO TU AMOR MUJER TE SIGO AMANDO... 18 VOLVERAS (Telearte) Records showing an increase in detections over the previous week, regardless of chart movement. A record which has been on the chart 6940 S W. 12 Street Miami, FL 33144 Local: ;3051262-7711 Fax (305) 261 -6143 O 15 YA NO TE CREO NADA (Fonomusic, SESAC) for more than 20 weeks will not receive a bullet, even if it registers an increase in detections. Airpower awarded to those records which attain 700 detections for the first time. If two records are tied in number of plays the record being played on-more stations is placed first. Records VAS A 14 Y SE QUE LLORAR (Fonomusic, SESAC) below the top 20 are horn the chart after 26 weeks. O 1996 Billboard/BPI Communications, Inc.

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NOTAS (Continued from preceding page) He was director, Hispanic entertain- tion: Scream!) recently doubled the and Jacques Morelembaum. acts, whose product was put out rather Giovanna's label bow, "Spray Color ment, for Track Marketing ... Cuban size of its five -act roster by signing Green Linnet/Xenophile has put out indiscriminately as part of a grand Frambuesa," is jammed with sassy importer/wholesaler World Services Argentinian reggae /hardcore act "Arriesgaré Mi Piel," another tasty slab Chilean rock series, averaged a mere Euro -dance ditties that are comple- Publications S.A. has inked a distribu- Todos Tus Muertos; the Psychotic of Andean -flavored world music from 4,000 units per record -a sales tally mented by slower -paced paeans "Cara tion deal with Rounder Records to dis- Aztecs, a Los Angeles band featuring Chile's Inti -Illimani, which boasts a that has unsettled EMI execs. 0 Cruz" and "Otra Noche Sin Dormii " tribute Rounder product in Cuba. former members of the Cruzados and romantic bolero ( "Quién Eres Tú ? ") that "The [sales] results have been pret- with which any Mexican chica from 12 Los Del Rio's "Macarena" (Ariola/ Oingo Boingo; Basque punkers Negu could actually catch the fancy of PDs at ty bad in the short run, and that has us to 18 could connect. BMG) finally abdicated the top slot of the Gorriak; Sao Paulo, Brazil, English - U.S. Latino pop and tropical stations. a little nervous," admits Carlos Fon- Indeed, BMG would be wise to Hot 100 chart after an amazing 14 -week language surf-punk band Blind Pig; New York -based Astor Place Re- seca, EMI Chile's A &R director. "But release either of the aforementioned reign ... San Juan, Puerto Rico-based and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, psychedel- cordings has released "The Latin Side nonetheless, the company has gone on tracks as a follow-up to the lead single, imprint Fauna Music has signed Cuban ic /progressive group Nave. Of John Coltrane," a bracing Latin jazz to approve another $1 million for next "Hasta Mañana," a souped -up synth - singer /songwriter Marisela Verena. Todos Tus Muertos' label premiere is exploration of select tunes by the sax year's A &R budget. pop entry that, oddly enough, is one of The socially sensitive troubadour is in the an enhanced CD titled "Dále Abori- luminary recorded by top -shelf trom- "Next year," continues Fonseca, "for the weakest songs on the album. studio cutting her label debut, "Nací En gen+." Though that disc is slated for bonist Conrad Herwig. Among noted the second albums of most of the acts, El Caribe" ... William Morris Agency Jan. 27, 1997, a limited-edition, blood -red guest players are TropiJazz's Eddie we want to take more time and estab- HTV GETS INTERACTIVE: HTV a has signed actor /singer Fernando vinyl 7 -inch EP titled "En Vivo Abori- Palmieri and Dave Valentin and Con- lish the identity of each band. We can- 24 -hour Spanish-language video music Allende for representation ... Luis gen" was dropped Nov 5. The Psychot- cord Picante's Ray Vega. not go back and once again release network based in Miami, is slated to Silva, a longtime player on the Tejano ic Aztecs' maiden effort, "Puro," is a Rhino Records will drop "iRecon- everyone as part of a Chilean rock - introduce its World Wide Web site scene, has launched a regional Mexi- five-track EP set for release in Febru- quista! The Latin Rock Invasion" Feb. package, but rather work with each (http://www.htvcom) in December at the can / Tejano imprint, Silva Entertain- ary 1997, while Negu Gorriak's Grita! 15, 1997. Featured on this rock compila- group individually." Western Cable Show in Anaheim, Calif. ment. The label just released its first bow, "Ideia Zabaldu," is due in March. tion is a familiar cast of suspects, includ- HTV co- founder Robert Béhar says album, "Tus Mentiras," by veteran con - In addition, Grita! has just released ing Mano Negra, Seguridad Social, EYE ON GIOVANNA: Until recently, that viewers will be able to make online junto outfit Los Leones. "Gree -tah! = Scream!," a compilation Maldita Vecindad, Caifanes, Los Fab - it seemed that Sony Mexico had cor- requests for videos that will be fea- of tracks mostly from label acts. Though ulosos Cadillacs, and Divididos. nered the prosperous, female pop mar- tured in the following hour of pro- CELEBRATION THURSDAY: Two its acts are decidedly -and deliberate- ket in Mexico with such breezy artists gramming. The Web site will also sport music -driven events are set to take place ly- alternative in nature, Grita! might N EW GARCÍA, SOLEDAD SOAR- as Fey, Mónica Naranjo, and An- a database of all videos played on the Thursday (14) in New York and Boston. create mainstream noise with bilingual ING: Just out on Sony Argentina is tonella Arancio. station, plus a library of artist biogra- First up is Sonrisa Latina, a Latino pop /punkers Los Más Turbados and "Say No More," a mostly Spanish -lan- Now, BMG Mexico is making a seri- phies and photos. music benefit for AIDS with MCs their yearning, youth -directed album guage disc by Charly García that con- ous entrance into the female teen arena Michael DeLorenzo and Lauren "Recuerdos De Lactancia." tains a Spanish cover of Neil Young's with Giovanna, an 18-year -old native Assistance in preparing this column Velez, both of whom appear on Fox "Don't Let It Bring You Down" . . . of Bologna, Italy, who possesses a dis- was provided by Pablo Márquez in TV's "New York Undercover." SONY DISCOS APPOINTMENTS: Other Sony artists are busy, as well. tinctive high voice that sounds at once Santiago, Chile, and Teresa Aguilera Sonrisa Latina is slated to take place Personnel changes are afoot at Sony Emanuel Ortega is in the studio cut- valiant and vulnerable. in Mexico City. at the Roxy in New York and features a Discos, where recently appointed ting his upcoming record, which is mix of live acts, including RMM's India VP/GM Oscar Llord has embarked on being produced by Donato of Donato Billboard. NOVEMBER 16. 1996 and Sir George /Sony's DLG, as well as a restructuring. Jorge Pino has exited & Estéfano. Uruguay's Jaime Roos is prominent music personalities, such as his post as marketing director at Poly - rehearsing for a series of December Jellybean Benitez and Robert Gram Latino to become VP/GM pop shows in Buenos Aires and is planning Top New Age Albums.. Clivilles, spinning discs. A portion of music division at Sony Discos. Also a tour of Spain and Israel, too. Begin- La Compiled from a national sample of retail store and rack sales ning to catch fire for Sony is Soledad, w w the proceeds from the show, produced leaving PolyGram Latino for Sony was provided by Sound 3 3 0Z ,.. reports collected, compiled, and by Benitez-owned Benitez Productions, Enna Alcaine, who will be Pino's a 15-year -old songstress with an amaz- Ñ = TITLE 1111111 I ARTIST will go to the music industry's AIDS - administrative assistant. Alcaine was ingly rich and powerful voice -not i, g 3E LABEL &NUMBER -DISTRIBUTING LASE awareness organization, LIFEbeat. the label's marketing coordinator. unlike Mercedes Sosa's -who com- * * No. i * * of Benitez, on Nov 19, his Edgardo Barretto, former GM of bines her deep love of Argentinian folk- Speaking I 1 7 LINUS & LUCY - THE MUSIC OF VINCE GUARALDI GEORGE WINSTON H.O.L.AJPolyGram Latino imprint will Right Touch Productions in Puerto loric music with a sexy stage show. Her DANCING CAT 11184/WINDHAM HILL 7 weeks at No. 1 drop a severe Latin house package by Rico, has been appointed Sony's tropi- label debut, "Poncho Al Viento," is THE MEMORY OF TREES A ENYA 2 2 48 Proyecto Uno, the meren-rappers who cal product promotion manager, based nearing gold status (30,000 units sold). REPRISE 46106/WARNER BROS. SHEPHERD MOONS ENYA He will report to Rafael 3 258 practically invented the all- encompass- in San Juan. 3 REPRISE 26775/WARNER 'BROS. VP of Caribbean operations. CHILE NEEDS CHILEANS: It is ing Latin house genre. Titled "New Cuevas, 5 LIVE AT THE ACROPOLIS AS YANNI 138 Era," the riveting assemblage of Meanwhile, Luis G. Pisterman is no now official. What the Chilean music 4 PRIVATE MUSIC 82116 house and longer Sony VP of West Coast opera- scene plainly lacks is Chilean record- BY HEART JIM BRICKMAN scorching merengue -shakers 5 4 80 breezy ballads will ring up large sales. tions; the position has been eliminated ing artists ... or radio stations willing WINDHAM HILL 11164 GRAVITY JESSE COOK "Pumpin'," a fast -chugging merengue with the label's reorganization. Pister- to play music by Chilean artists. Ó 6 6 NARADA 63037 house thumper that alone is worth the man can be reached at 805 -286 -9192. According to a study conducted in NOUVEAU FLAMENCO OTTMAR LIEBERT 8 336 price of admission, should be stretched the second quarter of 1995 by Chilean HIGHER OCTAVE 7026 - THE CAROLS OF CHRISTMAS VARIOUS ARTISTS out and beefed up for club devotees. RELEASE UPDATE: A diverse authors' rights society Sociedad Chile 7 3 ó WINDHAM HILL 11193 - Also on Thursday, EMI Latin bal- array of indie labels have shipped or are na del Derecho de Autor (SCD), only ¡T SACRED SPIRITS SACRED SPIRITS ladeer Alvaro Torres and RMM sonero getting ready to ship product for the 10.6% of the music played on domestic ' 10 9 VIRGIN 40352 José Alberto "El Canario" headline a U.S. Latino /Brazilian markets. Recent- radio stations was recorded by Chilean FOREST GEORGE WINSTON 106 third -anniversary party in honor of ly dropped by Blue Jackel are three acts. This study included all of Chile's 10 9 WINDHAM HILL 11157 acts: "Ihu radio stations. IN MY TIME MANN! "Pachanga Latina," a Latin dance vid- fine albums by Brazilian 11 11 186 PRIVATE MUSIC 82106 1996, SCD embarked on eo show that airs on Univision TV affil- Todos Os Sons," a dazzling Brazilian In March SANCTUARY: 20 YEARS OF WINDHAM HILL VARIOUS ARTISTS iate WUNI -TV in Boston. "Pachanga Amerindian record by Marilu Miran- another study to dicern what genres 12 13 22 WINDHAM HILL 11180 will " a Bahian -rooted pop/ constituted the near 90% not by Chilean ETERNITY - A ROMANTIC COLLECTION VARIOUS ARTISTS Latina" host Iliana Vasquez serve da; Bragadá," O 2 22 as MC for the event, which will be held samba /reggae disc by Tony Mola's acts. This time, SCD sampled only 10 REAL MUSIC 3214 ORACLE MICHAEL HEDGES at Club Oxygen in Saugus, Mass. Bragadá which contains the super -con- AM and FM stations. SCD found out 14 12 5 WINDHAM HILL 11196 tagious Brazilian hits "Pega -Pega" and that 40% of the music was by Latino SONGS FROM A SECRET GARDEN SECRET GARDEN O 16 SCREAM! FOR NEW ROCK: Ag- "Vem Benzinho "; and the exquisite artists; the rest was by non -Latino 1.r1 27 PHILIPS 528230 OPIUM OTTMAR LIEBERT + LUNA NEGRA gressive and imaginative stateside soundtrack to the 1995 film "0 Qua - artists. 14 34 16 EPIC 67083 -rock imprint Grita! (transla- trilho," produced by Caetano Veloso The stations that played the most alterna RETURN OF THE GUARDIANS DAVID ARKENSTONE Chilean artists were top -rated FM out- 1 19 2 NARADA 64011 let Rock & Pop, at 20 %, and AM station SACRED ROAD DAVID LANZ 18 15 28 Portales, at 13 %. NARADA 64010 CM LIVE AT RED ROCKS JOHN TESH WORLDWIDE DELIVERY! SCD also noted that of the 1,663 rec- 1) 88 brazilian music 19 GTSP 528754 ords in Chile in 1995, only 375 released THE CHOIRS OF CHRISTMAS JOHN TESH were by Chileans. Among labels, EMI ZU 24 2 GTSP 528923 All indie hard major, and invested most heavily in local talent by THE CELESTINE PROPHECY - A MUSICAL VOYAGE CHRISTOPHER FRANKE 21 18 19 PRIORITY to get labels available in spending $1 million to acquire 10 acts. 50571 Brazil. Qualify, fast NO WORDS JIM BRICKMAN Ift//MYöt14!iemids.QQAI Some artists have fared well. Melod- 22 21 56 WINDHAM HILL 11139 service and good prices The r/ ,;r¡u.,l huzriì,,, cd n<,1,.,;,10- ic rock act Lucybell sold 25,000 units GOBLINS' CLUB TANGERINE DREAM 23 2 can live together. of its first album, "Peces," and funk/ 23 SEQUEL 1022/CASTLE Samba, Bossa Nova, MPB, rock act Los Tetas knocked down HILL SAMPLER '96 VARIOUS ARTISTS / 24 RE -ENTRY WINDHAM Timbalada and much more. 7 15,000 units of its maiden effort, WINDHAM HILL 11179 ( PEACE ON EARTH KITARO Ask for free catalog. Very "Mama Funk." Both are respectable NEW DOMO 71014 attractive prices. figures, considering that gold certifi- O Albums wth the g eatest sales gains this week. Recording Industry Assn. Of America (RIAA) certification for sales of 500,000 cation in Chile is awarded for sales of the symbol. All units; RIM certification for sales of 1 million units with each additional million indicated by a numeral following Heatseekers titles 1996, 15,000 units, platinum for sales of albums available on cassette and CD. 'Asterisk indicates vinyl available. I ®indicates past and present or call +55 51 568 -1761 / fax +55 51 568-2007 (ask for Paulo) Communications and SoundScan, Inc. 25,000 units. But the balance of the new Billboard/BPI

BILLBOARD NOVEMBER 16. 1996 49 www.americanradiohistory.com Billboard,. NOVEMBER 16, 1996 A rtists &Music Top Jazz Albums.. Y w COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORES AND RACK - ZO _ SALES REPORTS COLLECTED, COMPILED, AND PROVIDED BY SoundScan 2"-' Ñ wa ARTIST """1 TITLE J4-3/ L 3c=i LABEL & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL Rollins and Dexter Gordon (Jazz /Blue Notes, Billboard, Nov 2). * * * No. 1 * ** PACO DE LUCIA/AL DI MEOLA/JOHN MCLAUGHLIN 2weeks at No.1 1 1 3 VERVE 533215 THE GUITAR TRIO `. BLUE DATA: I guess the folks at Jazz at Lincoln Center had a JOSHUA REDMAN WARNER BROS. 46330 good idea when they put together the Jazz at the Penthouse 2 2 6 FREEDOM IN THE GROOVE concert series. The five dates, stretching from Nov 1 to VAN MORRISON /GEORGIE FAME/MOSE ALLISON/BEN SIDRAN NOTES 3 3 4 VERVE 533203 TELL ME SOMETHING - THE SONGS OF MOSE ALLISON April 11 and comprising shows by Barry Harris, Kenny PANGAEA36071/CAPITOL Barron, McCoy Tyner, Randy Weston, and Jay McShann, 4 4 52 SOUNDTRACK LEAVING LAS VEGAS by Jim Macnie are already sold out. On Saturday (9), Wynton Marsalis is DIANA KRALL ' 7 34 to lead the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra through a Jazz O5 IMPULSE! 182 /GRP ALL FOR YOU (A DEDICATION TO THE NAT KING COLE TRIO) for Young People program titled "What Is Latin Jazz ?" MALPASO 45949/WARNER BROS. 6 5 75 SOUNDTRACK TRE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY TENOR SAX UPDATE: This past spring, it was stated Guest for the day is pianist Danilo Perez, whose "Pana- DIANNE REEVES BLUE NOTE38268/CAPITOL here that Branford Marsalis' next record would be with monk" disc on Impulse! is one of the year's most brainy and O7 NEW THE GRAND ENCOUNTER his Buckshot LeFonque, ensemble, which updates R &B, moving records. Perez will help bring some Afro -Caribbean JOE HENDERSON VERVE533451 8 6 2 BIG BAND soul, hip -hop, and jazz sensibilities. Not true. "The Dark beats to the building . .. Electric jazz, contemporary jazz- NEW BRANFORD MARSALIS TRIO COLUMBIA67876 Keys," a full -tilt blowing session from Marsalis' trio - yeah, call it fusion -usually takes it on the chin from crit- O THE DARK KEYS bassist Reginald Veal and drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts ics: too trite, it's often said. Well, a chance to hear some of ELLA FITZGERALD VERVE 519804 10 9 150 THE BEST OF THE SONGBOOKS make up the rhythm section -came out Oct. 29 on Colum- the most meaty electrocoustic jazz of the last decade comes

GLENN MILLER RCA VICTOR 68320 bia. A week at New York's Village Vanguard in July primed from Koch Jazz. The label has rescued from oblivion Tim 11 8 12 THE LOST RECORDINGS the unit for the recording, and it shows. Joe Lovano and Berne's high- energy 1987 disc "Fulton Street Maul" (it had TONY BENNETT COLUMBIA 66214 13 123 12 MN UNPLUGGED Kenny Garrett make appearances on two tracks, upping languished in reissue limbo under purveyance of its origi- BAKER TRIO BILL FRISELL the star power. But "The Dark Keys" doesn't need much nal owner, Columbia); guitarist Bill Frisell is a part of the 13 NEW GINGERBAK WITH & CHARLIE LHADEN THE ROOF outside help. It rocks. This is mainstream improv at its "Fulton Street Maul" quartet. CASSANDRA WILSON BLUE NOTE 32861 /CAPITOL ME most vital. 14 11 35 NEW MOON DAUGHTER Also just out on minor music (distributed by Koch) is Marsalis is scheduling a series of 1986 MICHAEL BRECKER IMPULSE! 191 /GRP dates around the coun- Berne's duet disc with Frisell, "... theoretically." 15 7 10 TALES FROM THE HUDSON try in support of the album. Berne's latest record is JMT's third installment of a 1994 NEW o, TONY WILLIAMS ARK21 54571 Lovano's "Celebrating Sinatra" is due from Blue Note Paris by the 16 WILDERNESS concert saxist's Bloodcount quartet, titled Jan. 14. It seems each new offering from the band- "Memory SOUNDTRACK HOLLYWOOD 161357 that Select." Though it uses reeds, bass, and drums, 17 15 156 SWING KIDS leader is an increasingly bigger deal, and since the concept the band has been said to have a string quartet vibe, very HERBIE HANCOCK VERVE 529584 of the disc is interpreting the tunes of Hoboken, N.J.'s most precise in their blend. Maybe it's a stylistic trademark: A 18 16 35 THE NEW STANDARD dazzling crooner, expect the set to get a huge splash of atten- new commission by Berne is to be debuted by Kronos VARIOUS ARTISTS VERVE 535884 the 19 14 2 NOVA BOSSA: RED HOT ON VERVE tion. The tracks are mixed in their instrumentation, which Quartet at the Brooklyn Academy of Music's 1996 Next JOE SAMPLE WARNER BROS. 46182 definitely enhances the listening experience. On some Wave Festival. Qn Saturday (16), as part of the fest's Amer- 20 18 35 OLD PLACES OLD FACES pieces, Manny Albam conducts an orchestra that also ican Mavericks program, the well -known progressive string LOUIS ARMSTRONG RCA VICTOR 68486 21 20 28 GREATEST HITS employs Judi Silvano's voice. Others are more stark, with quartet will interpret Berne's "Dry Ink, Silence." Also slat- VARIOUS ARTISTS COLUMBIA 65008 tenor, drums, and piano. Tunes include "I'll Never Smile ed as part of the series: the first full concert by Don 22 12 6 THIS IS JAll SAMPLER 21 Again," "One For My Baby (And One For The Road)," and Byron's "Bug Music" ensemble. The Nonesuch disc of the TONY BENNETT COLUMBIA 67349 23 24 53 HERE'S TO THE LADIES "Chicago." Sounds like another winner for Lovano. same name is devoted to music by John Kirby, Raymond JOHN SCOFIELD VERVE 533185 These two packages join pending discs by Sonny Scott, and Duke Ellington. 24 19 6 QUIET

GLENN MILLER RCA VICTOR 52500 25 NEW THE SECRET BROADCASTS TIM /KERR GROWING FORCE AMONG INDIES TOP CONTEMPORARY JAll ALBUMSTM (Continued from page 15) * * *No.1 * ** Portland label has issued vinyl albums att, Mercury VP of A &R (U.S.), has of Japanese distributors , . . We don't

KENNY G ARISTA 18935 5 weeks at No. 1 by such Geffen acts as the Posies and been brought on board as the label's license to anybody. I licensed a record O 1 5 THE MOMENT the Raincoats.) VP/East Coast GM and will establish a about four years ago that turned out to KENNY G" ARISTA 18646 IC 2 205 From the first, Tim/Kerr's signings New York office for the company. be a nightmare, and since then, I've just BREATHLESS were regional in nature. Lindsay Fouratt says the deal "gives Tim/ been exporting." 7 GROVER WASHINGTON, JR. COLUMBIA 57505 3 3 SOULFUL STRUT recalls, "In the early days, we couldn't Kerr the resources to survive, No. 1, Under the terms of the joint venture, DAVID SANBORN ELEKTRA 61950/EEG 4 4 6 afford to travel or scout other bands, and to continue very much in the way PolyGram companies overseas will SONGS FROM THE NIGHT BEFORE even though we that Thor has before, in finding and GEORGE BENSON GRP9823 5 6 14 THAT'S RIGHT did have quite a developing acts ... My feeling is that KEIKO MATSUI COUNTDOWN 17750/ULGI1§ few national acts it's very important the indepen- 6 5 6 that DREAM WALK signed within the dent labels be allowed to survive and DAVE KOZ CAPITOL 32798 7 7 11 OFF THE BEATEN PATH second or third develop acts; if acts move too quickly to

PAUL HARDCASTLE JVC 2060 year. Pretty much the major labels without any grass- 8 8 10 HARDCASTLE 2 it was a regionally roots development, they usually die, no PETER WHITE COLUMBIA 67730 IIIII 13 15 09 CARAVAN OF DREAMS based label, until matter how much money is thrown at NORMAN BROWN MOJAll 530545/MOTOWN Wil Art [Alexakis] them." WIPERS 10 10 20 BETTER DAYS AHEAD moved to Portland FAHEY With Mercury -which has similar

9 3 MEDESKI MARTIN AND WOOD GRAMAVISION 79514/RYKODISCME and put together arrangements with Scratchie, Capri- 11 -MAN SHACK Everclear. We saw one of their first corn, and Def Jam -Tim /Kerr's al- have first option to handle Tim/Kerr's BELA FLECK AND THE FLECKTONES WARNER BROS. 46247 12 12 8 ® LIVE ART shows, and he actually gave me a demo bums will be moved through Poly - output, but, Fouratt says, "I'm pretty QUINCY JONES QWEST 45875/WARNER BROS. I say, `I 13 11 47 tape. proceeded to don't want Gram's indie arm, Independent Label sure it's unlikely they'd be excited until Q'S JOOK JOINT to touch this, I want to put it out as is,' Sales, whose product is distributed there's a certain level of success." TISDALE MOJAll 530696/MOTOWN 14 14 12 WAYMAN IN THE ZONE and it became their first album, `World exclusively by Independent National Earlier this year, Tim /Kerr moved ART PORTER VERVE FORECAST 533119NERVE Of Noise.' After that, it just sort of Distributors Inc. Fouratt adds, "At that from its 1,200- square -foot offices to 15 15 11 LAY YOUR HANDS ON ME snowballed." point when a major label can do some- 2,400- square -foot quarters. The staff RONNY JORDAN 4TH & B'WAY 531060/ISLAND 20 11 18 LIGHT TO DARK "World Of Noise," issued in 1993, thing -the Capricorn situation being a has grown from eight to 12; in July,

BONEY JAMES WARNER BROS. 459131ím became Everclear's first Capitol album good example, with Cake or 311, where Michael Pantino, formerly of Koch's 17 19 56 SEDUCTION as a rerelease. The departure of other a band has been developed regionally sales and marketing department, was ACOUSTIC ALCHEMY GRP 9848 18 17 20 ARCANUM key label acts began to raise Lindsay's through the label -then the major brought on as GM.

JAMES & KIRK WHALUM WARNER BROS. 46318 ire. "I was really tired of getting cher- label's promotion and distribution and Pantino says, "In bringing me here, 19 16 7 BOB JOINED AT THE HIP rypicked before the fruit was ripe," he marketing people can move in and take it has really allowed Thor to do what he RANDY CRAWFORD BLUEMOON 92662/AG 20 21 52 NAKED AND TRUE says. "I really felt like I get a band out them to the next level." -does best, and that's to find and devel- there, and I get a little bit of a North- "Green Suede Shoes," an album by op the artists, and he lets me oversee THE JOHN TESH PROJECT GTSP 532125 21 18 34 DISCOVERY west buzz, or they do a couple of little I- Irish band and former EMI Records day -to -day operations here. He was ANTILLES 529310NERVE 5 22 23 50 SOUNDTRACK corridor tours up and down the coast act Black 47, is the first joint release doing everything before I came here." GET SHORTY here, and all of a sudden they hit L.A., between Mercury and Tim/Kerr. While Tim/Kerr has moved into the HOLLY COLE METRO BLUE 52699/CAPITOL 23 NEW IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT and a couple of good reviews come out, Regarding international distribution, big time with its Mercury pact, it hasn't LARRY CARLTON GRP 9854 and it turns into a frenzy. It happened Lindsay says, "Through England, the forgotten its roots and continues to sell 24 22 6 THE GIFT with Pilot, with the Elektra thing, after Benelux, and Germany, we go through direct to almost 400 mom -and -pop CAL BENNETT GROOVE TIME 2004 00 RE -ENTRY A STOLEN MOMENT a little EP came out." Pinnacle ... We have six other indie dis- stores. Pantino says, "It's still really It was Tim /Kerr's desire to hold on tributors over in Europe. We use Shock tough to find a good distributor to get °Albums with the greatest sales gains this week. Recording Industry Assn. Of America (RIM) certification for sales of 500,000 units. RIM certification for sales of 1 million units with each additional million indicated to its acts and develop them within the in Australia. We still use Koch [Inter- to these mom -and -pop stores ... We by a numeral following the symbol. All albums available on cassette and CD. *Asterisk indicates vinyl available. indie network that led to the label's national, Tim /Kerr's former U.S. dis- have a guy [in our back office] who does =indicates past or present Heatseeker title. ©1996, Billboard/BPI Communications, and SoundScan, Inc. arrangement with Mercury. Jim Four- tributor] in Canada. We have a couple direct -to -store sales."

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cc Compiled from a national sample of retail store and rack sales IoiIíÍ® = reports collected, compiled, and provided by Y U Illii W 3 3 ó 'n N ÿ ARTIST TITLE e formers themselves, though not from parents. However, I F m 3 LABEL & NUMBER (SUGGESTED LIST PRICE OR EQUIVALENT) most of the controversy stems from questions about artis- * * No.1 * * tiEEPING tic validity and emotional strain rather than a dollars-and- 1 two, "The Maestro," looks at © 7 MA/MEYER/O'CONNOR APPALACHIA WALTZ cents investigation. Part SONY CLASSICAL 68460 (10.98 EQ/16.98) 6 weeks at No 1 Zubin Mehta, the charismatic conductor whom the crit- CECILIA BARTOLI CHANT D'AMOUR ics love to hate, and part three, "The Star," examines the 2 2 3 452667 (10.98 EQ/16.98) LONDON SCORE packaging of EMI Classics tenor Roberto Alagna. (In 9 114 (MEHTA) THE 3 TENORS IN CONCERT 1994 Q ATLANTIC DO4 (14.98/1P418) A the wake of the latest news from Mr. and Mrs. Alagna- CARRERAS, DOMINGO, PAVAROTTI (MEHTA) A' by Heidi Waleson she's soprano Angela Gheorghiu-their cancellation of 5 321 IN CONCERT ® LONDON 430433 (10.98 EQ/16.98) a string of "La Bohème" performances at London's WYNTON MARSALIS 3 25 IN GABRIEL'S GARDEN the British press has taken to referring 5 SONY CLASSICAL 66244 (9.98 EQ/15.98) MUSIC MADE FUNNY: Nimbus has the latest entrant Covent Garden, BENEDICTINE MONKS OF SANTO DOMINGO DE SILOS A2 in the theme compilation sweepstakes: "Whad'ya Know to the pair as "Bonnie and Clyde. ") 10 139 CHANT © ANGEL 55138 (10.98/15.98) About The Classics ?," a three -disc set built around public LONDON PHILHARMONIC (JENKINS) hosts a weekly IN UNUSUAL PLACES: Pianist Jean Yves 1 7 3 DIAMOND MUSIC radio host Michael Feldman. Feldman MUSIC SONY CLASSICAL 62276 (10.98 EQ/16.98) two -hour comedy/quiz show, "Whad'ya Know? With Thibaudet has been doing some nonstandard projects MONKS OF SANTO DOMINGO DE SILOS BENEDICTINE CHANT III 8 6 7 ANGEL 56202 (10.98/15.98) Michael Feldman," in which he invites callers and listen- lately, a switch from Debussy. First there was his Metro- SOUNDTRACK ers to compete for "useless prizes." Feldman, who claims politan Opera debut, an onstage role as the Polish pianist 9 8 99 IMMORTAL BELOVED SONY CLASSICAL 66301 (9.98 EQ/15.98) to have had one semester of Music in Giordano's "Fedora." In December, he will be heard TALLINN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA (KALJUSTE) 4 7 ARVO PART: LITANY Appreciation in the seventh grade, but not seen on the London soundtrack of Jane Campi- lU ECM 21592 (10.98/15.98) on's film "The Portrait Of A Lady," providing the tem- SAINT PAUL CHAMBER ORCH.(MCFERRIN) has provided breezy, biographical 11 5 THE MOZART SESSIONS 11 SONY CLASSICAL 62601 (10.98 EQ/16.98) liner notes for the set, which contains pestuous Schubert Impromptus supposedly being played MET. OPERA ORCH.(LEVIND discs devoted to Chopin, Mozart, and by the nefarious Madame Merle. The movie is a decided- 12 12 3 25TH ANNIV.: THE METROPOLITAN OPERA GALA DG 449177 (10.98 EQ/16.98) Copland, along the lines of "Quick! ly weird take on the Henry James novel, but that Schu- BENEDICTINE MONKS OF SANTO DOMINGO DE SILOS 13 14 55 CHANT II Who were the two greatest Jewish bert makes you sit up and take notice. (Thank goodness ANGEL 55504 (10.98/15.98) her CECILIA BARTOLI heroes of the American West? Give Campion opted for real music this time; you may recall 14 13 9 MOZART ARIAS ERATO 14074 -2 (15.97) up? Bat Masterson and Aaron Cop- last film was "The Piano. ") Thibaudet has a disc of Bill ITZHAK PERLMAN FELDMAN the Evans due in March on London. 15 15 28 A LA CARTE land ... Copland became great EMI CLASSICS 55475 (10.98/15.98) music chronicler of the pastoral Gold- Classical music has also made it to Broadway this fall en West: He was country before country was cool." The as a central theme in two plays: Jon Marans' two -man Mozart disc has single movements and arias, many of "Old Wicked Songs," about a young American going to TOP CLASSICAL CROSSOVER TM which are drawn from period- instrument recordings by Vienna to study lieder accompaniment, and Ronald Har- * * NO. 1 * * Roy Goodman and the Hanover Band; the Chopin disc wood's "Taking Sides," about the investigation into the BOSTON POPS ORCHESTRA ( LOCKHART) is 1 3 R U N N N' W IL(k, is all short piano pieces; and the Copland disc features Nazi ties of conductor Wilhelm Furtwängler. Neither l RCA VICTOR 68598 (10.98/16.98) 3 weeks at No. ] complete orchestral favorites like "Appalachian Spring" a great play (there's something about Nazis and anti -Semi- LONDON PHILHARMONIC (SCHOLES) 4 56 US AND THEM: SYMPHONIC PINK FLOYD 2 POINT MUSIC 446623 (11.98 EQ/16.98) and "Quiet City" There is also a multidisc "Whad'ya Know tism, which figure in both, that seems to call for superfi- DAWN UPSHAW About Film Classics ?" Additional titles are planned for the ciality from playwrights), but "Old Wicked Songs" is built 3 2 3 SINGS RODGERS & HART NONESUCH 79406 (10.98/16.98) midprice series, which will be featured regularly on Feld - intriguingly around Schumann's "Dichterliebe," sung by JOHN WILLIAMS & THE BOSTON POPS ORCH. 5 27 SUMMON THE HEROES which 4.4 million listeners, according both actors and played (starts, stops, mistakes, and all) on 4 SONY CLASSICAL 62592 (9.98 EQ/15.98) man's program, has Yamaha Disklavier, which is very cool. BRYN TERFEL to Arbitron ratings from 1995. a 12 5 SOMETHING WONDERFUL O DG 449163 (16.98 EG) MEMPHIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ( STRATTA) MUSIC MADE SCARY: Bravo is promising viewers a OTHER NEWS: Sony Classical had 10 albums on the 6 6 14 SYMPHONIC ELVIS TELDEC 94573(10.98/16.98) trip "behind the scenes of the classical music industry to Top Classical and Top Classical Crossover charts com- VARIOUS ARTISTS 3 11 LEONARD BERNSTEIN'S NEW YORK 19 26. The last 7 NONESUCH 79400 (10.98/16.98) reveal an always fascinating, often controversial, and bined for the weeks ending Oct. and Oct. had many top sellers was Angel in 1990 8 VARIOUS ARTISTS PAVAROTTI & FRIENDS FOR THE CHILDREN OF BOSNIA sometimes unseemly world of big money, big talent, and label that that 9 31 LONDON 52100 (10.98 EQ/16.98) even bigger egos." The occasion is a three -part series, ... On Saturday (9), at the Bands of America National ITZHAK PERLMAN 10 50 IN THE FIDDLER'S HOUSE "Naked Classics," co- produced with Britain's Channel 4, Marching Band Championships in Indianapolis, 9 ANGEL 55555 (10.98/15.98) which will run on three consecutive Sundays beginning Richard Dreyfuss presents the Mr. Holland's Opus CARRERAS/COLE/DOMINGO ID A CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS NEW ERATO 14640 (10.98/16.98) Nov 17. The first segment, "The Prodigy," looks at the Award to recognize a music educator whose work VANESSA -MAE young such as Maxim embodies the spirit of the character Dreyfuss played in 75 THE VIOLIN PLAYER creation of successful stars 11 8 ANGEL 55089 (10.98/15.98) Ei Vengerov and Helen Huang, as well as sad stories, like the film of the same name (out on home video Tuesday CINCINNATI POPS (KUNZEL) 28 SYMPHONIC STAR TREK who We hear from [12]). Dreyfuss has underwritten the $1,000 prize and 12 11 TELARC (10.98/15.98) pianist Terrence Judd, killed himself. 80383 plaque. SOUNDTRACK teachers (like Dorothy DeLay), agents, and the per- recognition 14 41 SENSE AND SENSIBILTY 13 SONY CLASSICAL 62258 (9.98 E(Ú15.98) VARIOUS ARTISTS A DIFFERENT MOZART 14 7 3 IMAGINARY ROAD 534065 (10.98 EQ/16.98) MICHAEL NYMAN VERSATILE JIMMY BRALOWER MIXES SONGS INTO HITS CD RE -ENTRY THE PIANO VIRGIN 88274 (10.98/15.98) (Continued from page 15) club mixes and remixes, so it's a differ- which the record had taken to another The Street." TOP OFF -PRICE CLASSICAL TM ent approach, requiring fine-tuning the place. So it was a matter of getting "Jimmy was recommended by Nile original mix to maintain the artist's what was right about the demo and Rodgers," says Titelman. "He tapped * * NO. 1 * * original intentions and integrity." plugging it into the new version." in different percussion patterns and 1 CARRERAS-DOMINGO-PAVAROTTI CHRISTMAS FAVORITES © 29 I SONY CLASSICAL 5372` T F'U ' 14 weeks at No. 1 Citing as an example the Lewis hit, Lewis says that unlike most others instruments and a drum track to the VARIOUS ARTISTS Bralower notes, "Sometimes, when a who heard her demo, Bralower "knew demo, and I'd never heard anything like O NEW ROMANTIC EVENING MUSIC: VOL. 10 LASERLIGHT 14090 (4.98/5.98) song isn't right, people call up remix- exactly where I was coming from and it in my life. We've been together on a BERLIN SYM. (WOHLERT) TCHAIKOVSKY: THE NUTCRACKER (HIGHLIGHTS) ers to make it better, when it just needs felt that it didn't need to be changed but lot of records since, including [Win - O LASERLIGHT 15145 (4.98/5.98) to have the integrity of the original idea enhanced. So many people want to do wood's] `Back In The High Life' and VARIOUS ARTISTS 2 18 ROMANTIC PIANO MUSIC 4 PILZ 49084 (5.99) brought out rather than changed com- things with your music, but my demo [Clapton's] Journeyman,' which had VARIOUS ARTISTS pletely. It's like `beating the demo' worked, and what I love about Jimmy just unbelievable sounding drum parts. 10 19 HANDEL: MESSIAH (HIGHLIGHTS) - Q LASERLIGHT 72346 (4.98/5.98) achieving the transition from knowing is that he didn't take anything away He's a real music lover, and we're a lot VARIOUS ARTISTS 3 110 20 CLASSICAL FAVORITES I in the beginning." alike." 6 MADACY 0201 (4.99/6.99) what the artist wants and how to get it from what had I have my own Again, this jibes with Bralower's Bralower says that he learned from 7 9 3 VARIOUS ARTISTS in the studio. don't ENCORES (BEST OF THE POPS) INTERSOUND 3653 (4.98/6.98) sound, but I like to think that my sound stated intent of helping the artist real- Titelman that "trends come and go, but NEW VARIOUS ARTISTS WAGNER:OVERTURES is someone else's sound realized ize his or her creative vision. "I'm very great singers and great songs are what ® PILZ 46249 (5.99) through production." different from the guy you call up this business is about." Just as Titel- VARIOUS ARTISTS 4 67 ROMANTIC CLASSICS: INTIMATE MOMENTS 9 MADACY 0330 (4.99/6.99) "I Love You Always Forever," Bra- because you like the last thing he man "doesn't fit into any category VARIOUS ARTISTS lower continues, had been cut previous- worked on -the producer as the star," except `quality,' " he adds, Bralower 10 6 21 BEETHOVEN: PIANO SONATAS (BOX SET) PILZ 49050 (13.99) ly, but not to Lewis' satisfaction. "People he says. "That's not the way I operate." himself is "chameleon-like" in his own VARIOUS ARTISTS MOZART: SYMPHONY NOS. 35 & 38 were trying to decide what was wrong, Rather, Bralower sees himself more work, which currently involves "rein- 11 NEW PILZ 46107 (5.99) but for me, the essence of the song was as a "utility guy, the relief pitcher venting" himself in the writing and pro- VARIOUS ARTISTS 50 CLASSICAL MASTERPIECES 12 RE -ENTRY MADACY 5417 (5.98/9.98) on her demo," he says. "Making a demo behind the scenes," drawing from his duction areas. VARIOUS ARTISTS is creation. Making a record is re -cre- extensive past experiences in evolving "I'm not a songwriter or musician in 13 RE -ENTRY MUSIC FOR MEDITATION PILZ 46339 (3.99) ation. So creative inspiration can go out from a drummer and electronic drum the traditional sense," says Bralower, VARIOUS ARTISTS PIANO DREAMS window if you don't watch out programmer into a songwriter and pro- who works out of his Rhythmatic Mu- 14 NEW P52 46133 (5.99) the - sic studio and uses the Pro Tools hard - NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC (BERNSTEIN) which is why many records aren't as ducer. Much of that evolution came 5 18 NOCTURNE 15 SONY CLASSICAL 62617 (5.98 EQ/10.98) good as the demos, and why a lot of under the tutelage of Titelman, who disc recording system. "I collaborate, see the light of day. vividly recalls their first project to- which is why you see a lot of `co's' with O Albums with the greatest sales gains this week. Recording Industry Assn. Of America (RIAA) certification great bands don't for sales of 500,000 units; RIM certification for sales of 1 million units with each additional million indicat- "In Donna's case, she had a demo gether, Chaka Khan's 1985 "Krush me. I'm very good at getting from point ed by a numeral following the symbol. All albums available on cassette and CD. *Asterisk indicates vinyl avail- that was a sonic road map of the song, Groove" soundtrack song "Can't Stop A to point B and taking people there." able ® indicates past or present Heatseeker title. © 1996 Billboard/BPI Communications and SoundScan, Inc.

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NO_ 7 SONG CRETS T I T L E WR I T E R P U B L I S H E R Sturken, Rogers Change With Times HOT 100 SINGLES NO DIGGITY Teddy Riley, C. Hannibal, L. Walters, William Stewart, Dr. Dre Donril /ASCAP, Zomba /ASCAP, Chauncey Black /ASCAP, Smokin' Sounds/ASCAP, Oueenpen /ASCAP, SIDI /BMI, Songwriters Crank Out Hits At The Loft Sony /ATV Tunes /ASCAP, Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But /ASCAP HOT COUNTRY SINGLES & TRACKS BY JIM BESSMAN Sturken, are due on albums. Recent Orchid's "Supernatural "; MCA LONELY TOO LONG Mike Lawler, Bill Rice, Sharon Rice Bash /ASCAP, Cootermo ASCAP, Blue and current projects written and co- Records U.K. artist Lorraine Cato's Water/ASCAP, BMG /ASCAP NEW YORK-For prolific MCA Music written (and often produced or co -pro- "Mighty, Mighty Love," which the two HOT R &B SINGLES PONY E. Lumpkin, T. Mosley, S. Garrett Papah /ASCAP, Virginia Beach /ASCAP, WB ASCAP. Publishing veterans Carl Sturken and duced) by the team include Eternal's co -wrote with Martika (Cato's new Herbilicious /ASCAP Evan Rogers, writing songs goes hand U.K. hit "The Power Of A Woman "; album has more songs by the duo); four HOT RAP SINGLES in hand with making demos and pro- new MCA group Intrigue's "If You've songs co-written with the Brand New NO TIME Kim Jones, Sean "Puffy" Combs, S. Jordan Undeas /BMI, Warner Chappell, EMI ducing finished product. This is mainly Ever Been In Love "; Capitol artist Heavies for the Delicious Vinyl group's April /BMI, Dynatone /BMI, Unichappell BM!. Justin Combs /ASCAP, Amani /ASCAP because the hard -working duo, who new album featuring new lead singer HOT LATIN TRACKS have been working together since the Siedah Garrett; and a collaboration RECUERDOS, TRISTEZA Y SOLEDAD Marco Antonio Solis Crisma /SESAC early '80s and are now reaching a new with former Fine Young Cannibals lead peak, tend to perform all three activi- singer Roland Gift. ties pretty much at the same time. Much of the reason for the pair's re- "We work real fast," says Sturken, cent success, notes Sturken, is its sym- A Liberal Dose Of E.Y. Harburg 9 who lives in Morristown, N.J., and biotic relationship with the owner of the meets Rogers, who lives in Stanford, Loft, which fosters an unusually care- `Peter Pan' Conn., at the Loft, a recording studio free and creative work setting. Song Comes Home in Bronxville, N.Y., where the two put "Artists love it there, because it's not CALLS TO ACTION: Lyricist E.Y. the song by the Los Angeles Opera in 12 -hour days during the week and a typically sterile studio environment Harburg was known for his liberal Orchestra, arranged by Donald sometimes on weekends. "We like to but a funky living room, with a Sony views, which were reflected with sin- Faser and conducted by Grant Ger- get in and not tinker endlessly but go ROGERS, STURKEN PlayStation and satellite TV," adds cere passion and, often, a sense of shon. Words & Music obtained a copy for feeling and emotion. We can make Rogers. humor. A campaign song co- authored of the lyric from MPL Communica- a record really fast, because we're very Dave Koz's "Let Me Count The Ways," Of course, in addition to the work set- by Harburg that appeared in a 12- tions, whose E.H. Morris Music unit focused." featuring Stevie Nicks; new MCA ting, there is the comfort factor Stur- minute animated short produced for publishes the song. Its last, poignant So much so, in fact, that last January, Music artist Tasha's "I Wanna Know ken and Rogers bring to their song - Franklin D. Roosevelt's fourth -term line reads, "When I went home /I Sturken and Rogers hosted a number Your Name" from the "Bulletproof" writing /production projects, stemming bid in 1944, "Hell -Bent For Election," found that, sad to say/You must expect of artists from the U.K. at the Loft, soundtrack ( Tasha's forthcoming album from a relationship rooted in the pop has been included in Kino Video's to be forgotten once you've gone jointly churning out 15 recorded songs contains additional Sturken and Rogers and street R &B of the '80s, when the compilation "Cartoongate!" away/And so I couldn't stay/That lone- in 31 days, nearly 90% of which, says material); new RCA group Wild (Continued on page 63) The cartoon, funded by the United ly night/When I went home." Auto Workers, pulls no punches in drawing sharp distinctions between LET'S PUT ON A SCORE: Another Roosevelt and his Republican rival, songwriter of note, Arthur Freed, co- Tom Dewey. The Harburg lyric for author of "Broadway Melody," `All I the song, with music by Earl Rob- Do Is Dream Of You," "Temptation," inson, is essentially a call to get out "You Were Meant For Me," and many the vote, which has historically helped others, also had an incredible career Democrats. Har- as an MGM burg and Rob- producer of inson (best mostly musi- known for his N sic cals. His efforts concert piece in this area "Ballad For include "The Americans," Wizard Of Oz," with words "Meet Me In Happily Staying Put. Glen Ballard, the hit songwriter /producer, has renewed his by John La- by Iry Lichturan St. Louis," association with MCA Music, his publishing home for the past 18 years. In addition touche) wrote "Singin' In The to writing hits for Michael Jackson, Wilson Phillips, George Strait, and Jack Wagn- many other po- Rain," "The er, Ballard co -wrote and produced Alanis Morissette's 'Jagged Little Pill" album, litical songs for the Democratic Party. Bandwagon," and a slew of movie which earned five Grammy nominations this year and three awards for Ballard. He As noted by Harold Meyerson and adaptations of Broadway shows. begins work on Morissette's follow -up album next year. Shown at the signing, from Ernie Harburg in their biography of For an in -depth view of Freed's left, are Sam Schwartz, manager of the The Writer, The Artist. New Harburg, "Who Put The Rainbow In MGM years, turn to a new paper- Gorfaine /Schwartz Agency; Michael writer /artist Sarah Evans, seated, The Wizard Of Oz ?," the lyricist wrote back edition of "Greatest Musicals - Gorfaine, manager of the Gorfaine/ signed a writer deal with Sony/ATV another song with Robinson in 1944, The Arthur Freed Unit" (Da Capo Schwartz Agency; Ballard; David Renz- Music, while also recently reaching a "Free And Equal Blues," while he Press, New York), first published in er, worldwide president of MCA Music; label deal with RCA Records. Shown, commissioned others to write songs 1975 under the authorship of Hugh Zach Horowitz, president of MCA from left, are Joe Galante, chairman of for an election -eve broadcast that year Fordin, president of DRG Records Entertainment Group; John Alexander, RCA Label Group; Donna Hilley, presi- in support of Roosevelt. His contribu- in New York. Plenty of highly read- executive VP of creative at MCA Music; dent of Sony /ATV Tree; and Don tion to that show, with music by able detail -production memos and Carol Ware, VP of creative; and Scott Cook, VP of Tree Music. Arthur Schwartz, was called "Don't all. James, senior VP of film and television Look Now, Mr. Dewey (But Your music at MCA Music. Record's Showing)." Harburg's best - WORKSHOP DEADLINE: Nov 20 known message song was the anthem is the deadline for the 1997 ASCAP/ of the Depression, "Brother, Can You Lester Sill West Coast Songwriters' Spare A Dime ?," written with com- Workshop, which begins the third poser Jay Gorney in 1932. week of January. For more information, contact Wendy Stamile at LOST AND FOUND: In its novel ASCAP in Los Angeles. No Mystery Here. Benson Music has presentation of songs associated with re- signed Joel Lindsey to a songwrit- various productions of "Peter Pan" CORRECTION: In the Nov 9 issue, ing deal. His most recent success is since 1904, Delos Records has un- the name of Sunhawk's Solero tech- "Life, Love And Other Mysteries," co- earthed a beauty. Composer Moose nology was misspelled. written with Regie Hamm, which is the Charlap and lyricist Carolyn Leigh's title track of Point Of Grace's new "When I Went Home" was intended PRINT ON PRINT: The following Past & Future, Too. Rondor Music in album and the name of the group's for the classic 1954 Broadway (and are the best -selling folios from Music the U.K. has reached a new long -term book. Shown at the signing in Tour Support. Eleanor McEvoy, later TV) version starring Mary Mar- Sales Corp.: publishing agreement with Mark Nashville, from left in the front row, are whose latest Columbia album is titled tin. The song, beautiful as it is, was 1. Stone Temple Pilots, "Tiny Knopfler for all his past and future Cindy Wilt, creative director; Lindsey; "What's Following Me ?," made a removed at Martin's request because Music ... Songs From The Vatican copyrights. He recently finished an and Julie Ecrement, creative director. recent appearance at New York's Mer- she considered it to be too sad for Gift Shop" (guitar tab). international tour to support his cur- Shown in the back row are Dan Keen, cury Lounge. Shown greeting her youngsters to grasp. The compilation, 2. Tori Amos, "MTV Unplugged." rent album, "Golden Heart." Shown, ASCAP; Steve Fret, CEO of Benson before the show, from left, are Evan "An Awfully Big Adventure -The 3. Tori Amos, "Boys For Pele." from left, are Damage Management's Music Entertainment Group; and Mike Lamberg, senior VP of creative, East Best Of Peter Pan, 1904-1996," offers 4. Natalie Merchant, "Tigerlily." Ed Bicknell, Knopfler, and Ralph Porter, VP of Benson Publishing. Coast, at EMI Music Publishing, and a lovely instrumental performance of 5. "Seal." Simon, president of Rondor Music. (Photo: John Lee Montgomery Ill) Gerry Keenan, her manager.

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BY PAUL VERNA in the back, reaching over the seat to and are strapped into a car with a Vaughn relocated to Los Angeles, rent projects, and Vaughn mentioned access the controls. With the excep- bass guitar in your hands playing loud where he has been writing music for "Rambler '65." Austin expressed a NEW YORK -It is a well -known fact tion of a sitar track, Vaughn sang and music. At one point a bee went after the TV series "Third Rock From The strong interest in hearing the album, of studio life that even people with played all the parts -including me, so I lunged out of the car and took Sun" and "Men Behaving Badly." ( "It's and a deal was soon signed not only for access to the most impeccably tuned acoustic and electric guitars, bass, half the equipment with me 'cause I ironic that I ended up writing for TV, the record, but for a home video docu- and lavishly equipped control rooms drum machines, synthesizers, and was attached to it." because I haven't watched television mentary about the project. listen to mixes in their car in order to even a miniature drum kit. Noise from the neighborhood was in 20 years," he says.) He moved his "I'm a longtime Ben Vaughn fan determine if the music sounds right. He notes with apparent pride that also a factor, but not to the degree that recording gear to a hangar at the and when I heard he recorded an Well, musician /producer Ben Vaughn the acoustic guitar sound in the Ram- Vaughn expected. He says that planes, Santa Monica, Calif., airport and had album in his car, I knew we had to decided to "cut out the middleman," bler was "the best I've ever gotten, cars, barking dogs, and kids are occa- the "studio" Rambler shipped out on have it," says Austin. Vaughn adds, "If as he puts it, and recorded an entire and that was with just a Shure SM -57 sionally heard on the tracks, but that a flatbed truck. He drove the other anybody's prepared to exploit some- album in his 1965 Dodge Rambler. The mike on it." for the most part, the music "is not as Rambler across the country. thing that has this kind of angle in it, album -appropriately titled "Ram - Prepared to forgo the niceties of messy as you would think." "It was good thing I moved," says it's Rhino." '65" and the TV bler '65 " -is scheduled for release on modern recording but not isolation The discomfort of being in a Vaughn, "because the people in my Besides "Rambler Rhino Records in February. between the instruments and the cramped car inspired Vaughn to deliv- neighborhood were starting to won- shows, Vaughn has been producing Vaughn says, "I got the idea to vocal, Vaughn placed his electric gui- er top -notch performances. "Every- der. They knew there was a guy there other artists' music. His most recent record in the car when I was produc- tar amp in the trunk. thing was a good take, mainly because who made records, but after the car productions are Ween's "12 Golden ing a session where everything was He recorded the entire project of the claustrophobia," he says. "I just thing they thought I was weird." Country Greats," two albums by Los going wrong. I got so frustrated that through an eight -channel mixer (held had to get the hell out of there!" Upon his arrival in L.A., Vaughn Straitjackets, and a project for Henry I said, 'We should just record the rest up by a one -quart can of motor oil) Vaughn says he never intended the stopped at Rhino's offices to request Rollins' 2.13.61 label. of this in my car. It'll probably sound onto a Fostex 1/4 -inch, reel -to -reel 7- album to be released. "I just did it for copies of a Joe South compilation for As a composer, Vaughn has co -writ- better.' And I knew I had to do it soon track-an 8 -track machine that lost a myself," he says. "I had no idea which he had written liner notes. It ten songs with Dave Alvin, Peter Case, because otherwise I might get track in a lightning storm. whether it was going to be releasable. was there that James Austin, senior and Marshall Crenshaw-among oth- scooped." Although the weather was fine in But when I played it for people, every- director of A &R for special projects ers -and scored music for various Vaughn moved his lo-fi studio out of New Jersey in fall 1995, there was one thought it had a good, edgy sound for Rhino, asked Vaughn about his cur- (Continued on next page) his basement in Camden, N.J., and another environmental factor that that none of my records had previ- into one of his two Ramblers in the threatened the project. Vaughn ously." driveway. "I have two Ramblers, and explains, "It's that time of year when Asked where he mixed the album, one wasn't running," he explains. bees are dying so they get really Vaughn pauses and says, almost apolo- "Everytime I walked by it, I felt bad weird, and they come at you and get getically, "I mixed it in my house. I EUROSOUNDS for it." stupid. Well, a few of them came into sold out. But then again, my house is Vaughn set up a "control room" on the car. It's hard to get away from not much better than my car." the front seat and played instruments bees when you've got headphones on After completing "Rambler '65," A column by Zenon Schoepe on the arrangements. The studio is equipped European professional audio industry with a Solid State Logic 4000 E Series console and Dynaudio Acoustics moni- U.K. toring.

PRODUCER Peter Waterman has DOLBY has unveiled a fully digital Veteran Capitol Engineer Traugott ordered the country's first AMS Neve input/output digital-signal -processing Libra digital desk for his studio facili- implementation of a Dolby Surround ty PWL North in Manchester, where it Sound module as a TDM plug -in for Understands Mystery Of Mastering will go into Studio One. Digidesign's Pro Tools digital audio BY DAVID JOHN FARINELLA a laugh. "Then we went sightseeing "The cutting lathe -you're looking "We wanted to update the studio to workstation. around here, and this building is such over 30 years ago now -was about all -digital," says Waterman. "Probably "The idea has been about for ages, LOS ANGELES -Celebrated engi- an impressive place." $120,000, which in those days was a lot the most crucial concern of all is that as we have been having requests for neer Wally Traugott's fascination Then, in what had to be more than of money. So, you just didn't leave it enables us to offer a well -balanced digital I/O Surround modules from with Capitol Studios started long coincidence, he saw a listing for a job somebody alone who could damage it," price to our customers. We can offer users of stand -alone DAWs for some before he had even thought of living opening in the inventory control he says. "The apprenticeship wasn't them the latest technology at a rea- time," says Dolby communications on the West Coast, let alone working department at Capitol Studios and for the console, it was basically for sonable price." manager Andy Day. "The TDM route in the famed Tower at Hollywood and jumped at the opportunity. understanding the geometry of cut- was the easiest and fastest solution to Vine. In fact, Traugott's first taste of "They looked at my résumé, and I ting, plus making sure you didn't do NOMIS STUDIOS owner Sanctuary that." what he calls the "mystery of Capitol don't know why, but they said, `We any damage. Within six months, they Music Productions (SMP) has bought The plug -in features a display of Studios" came when he was attempt- want to keep you here. As soon as a let me alone in here. To me, that was Trident II Studios in London in a move Surround Sound position that can be ing to learn how to make his fiddle job opens up that we think you're wor- quite a feat. I felt good about that." that is seen by SMP managing direc- captured by mouse and panned sing like the coun- thy of, we'll put you into that position. One of the first platters that Trau- tor Dai Davies as giving more avail- dynamically in Surround Sound. Ver- try fiddles he'd But would you mind spending a week gott worked on was Anne Murray's able studio time for the company's sion 4.0 Pro Tools enables this infor- heard on 45s that or so in the mailroom ?' I said, `Of first top 10 single, "Snowbird," which joint- venture production and label mation to be automated. sported the old course not, my pride isn't that high.' debuted on Billboard's Hot 100 Sin- purple Capitol la- So I worked there -like many actors gles chart in the summer of 1970 and bels. who have washed dishes, you've got to was later certified gold. Through his PR Of course, that start somewhere. If you have the experience with that hit and other was years before desire, you have to push yourself until records he worked on during that he understood it happens. That's what I tell people period, Traugott learned the impor- what went into with their garage bands. I say, `If you tance of mastering in the record -mak- recording an al- have the feeling that you want to be a ing process. FILE bum and making it musician or an artist, you just never "When I started, I thought to a hit -and even give up.' " myself, `My goodness, here the pro- before he started performing on fid- It took Capitol about two weeks to ducer and the artist and the engineer, dle for the Canadian Broadcasting Co. find Traugott a position as a master- who are mixing down from the multi- in his native country. After a number ing engineer. track to the 2 track, they've spent all of years on Canadian radio and TV "They found out through the these hours to do that and then sud- shows, Traugott and his wife had got- grapevine that I had this musical denly it goes to a mastering room and ten sick of the cold weather and head- background, and at that particular they start chopping everything out.' ed for warmer climes. They went time they needed somebody who That didn't sit quite right with me, south to Florida and west through actually knew what music should and I thought that they'd have to Texas and Nevada and finally arrived sound like, rather than following a retain that bottom end, but still get in Los Angeles in the summer of formula," says Traugott. that sparkle, so I sort of went against 1966. Accordingly, Capitol enrolled the the grain." "We had never been to the West novice engineer in a two -year appren- Around that time, Traugott realized Murray Gets Reaction From Adams. Bryan Adams, right, dropped by Reaction Coast, so like everybody else we got ticeship and started teaching him that other mastering engineers were Studios in Toronto to record vocal and guitar tracks for the title cut on fellow to our hotel and the same day we went everything he needed to know to mas- working their interpretation into Canadian Anne Murray's latest EMI Records release, "What Would It Take." down to Disneyland," he recalls with ter records. (Continued on next page) Adams wrote the song specifically for Murray.

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VETERAN CAPITOL ENGINEER TRAUGOTT UNDERSTANDS MYSTERY OF MASTERING (Continued from preceding page) songs, rather than following an artist's want and to show them what you can do albums and says, "That's where they all Indeed, he admits that they are destroying the effects. If you put too vision, and that didn't sit right with him to improve it and make their eyes open belong. I always say that it takes a com- among his most memorable works to much high- frequency limiting on, it either. "It takes many years of this work up and say, `Wow, that sounds better. "' bination of many, many people to make date. "Well, that's a funny thing, would take the brilliance away from the to figure out each artist's direction and At a pace of nearly two albums per a good record. It isn't just one person because you'll get some garage bands ring. So I worked on that for a while sound characteristics. You can literally day for more than 30 years, Traugott patting himself on the back and saying, that come in who have never recorded and then cut a proof record." destroy an album, or make an album, in has amassed a credit list that runs 'Oh, look at what I did.' If there's a hit before, and they'll see that you have a The next morning, Traugott mastering, and that's why today you'll pages and pages long and a heap of gold record, you should just be happy to say gold record from the Beatles and they'll explained to Parsons that he had find artists- including Julio Iglesias, and platinum records. Laughing, he that you were a part of it." say, `Make my record sound like the worked on the album just for kicks. Richard Marx, Bob Seger, and Barbra explains, "I used to have the walls plas- Of course, there are a couple of such Beatles,' " says Traugott. "So I tell Parsons replied, "Why don't you play it Streisand- spending many, many tered with my gold records, but I can't albums on his studio wall, like Pink them, `Wait a minute. First you have to for me," according to Traugott. "My hours here mastering. You have to feel put them up anymore because they Floyd's record -shattering "The Dark sound like the Beatles, then you have to first impression was that he might just out which way they are going. It's not would distort the sound of the room." Side Of The Moon," Boston's block- play like the Beatles, and then you have want to scan through it and say, `OK, like they say, 'I want you to add this and Later, in the Capitol foyer, he points buster eponymous debut album, and to have songs like the Beatles. I can't let's get to work.' Well, he laid back on this.' It's up to you to find out what they to the walls of gold and platinum several of the Beatles' U.S. pressings. manufacture that on the console!" the couch and listened to the whole Reflecting on the Boston album, album. Then he said, `You know some- Traugott says, "When I first heard that thing, I think you nailed it.' I said, record in my room, I had never heard `You're not even familiar with the char- stereo guitars played like that. It was acteristics of this room.' He said, `Well, PRODUCTION CREDITS such a fresh, new, innovative sound. it sure sounds right to me.' " [Boston leader] Tom Scholz came in for But Traugott wasn't satisfied and BILLBOARD'S NO. 1 SINGLES (NOVEMBER 9, 1996) the mastering, and it was a pleasure to made Parsons listen to the album alone CATEGORY HOT 100 R &B COUNTRY RAP ADULT TOP 40 work with him, 'cause he is such a in an A &R office. About an hour and

TITLE NO DIGGITY NO DIGGITY LIKE THE RAIN STREET DREAMS I LOVE YOU ALWAYS knowledgeable musician and recordist. half later, Parsons came waltzing back Artist/ Blackstreet Blackstreet Clint Black/ Nas: FOREVER He knows exactly what he wants." into Traugott's office, announcing, Producer (Feat. Dr. Dre) / (Feat. Dr. Dre) / J. Stroud, C. Black Poke, Tone Donna Lewis/ Three years before "Boston," a Sat- "Wally, that's it. Whatever you charted T. Riley, W. Stewart T. Riley, W. Stewart (RCA) (Columbia) D. Lewis, K. Killen (Label) urday session was canceled at the last on your notes, that's the way I want this (Interscope) ( Interscope) (Atlantic) minute because engineer Alan Parsons album mastered. I'm catching the next had missed his flight from England to plane to England." RECORDING FUTURE STUDIOS FUTURE STUDIOS LOUD RECORDING SOUNDTRACKS ' SHELTER ISLAND the U.S. He asked if it would be OK to A consummate mastering engineer, STUDIO(S) (Virginia Beach) (Virginia Beach) (Nashville) STUDIOS SOUND reschedule for the next day, and Trau- Traugott says he has never felt the urge Engineer(s) John Hanes, George John Hanes, George Kevin Beamish (New York, NY) (New York) Meyers, Serban Ghenea Meyers, Serban Ghenea Steve Sola Kevin Killen gott agreed. However, rather than tak- to produce or mix. ing the day off, he decided to listen to (Continued on page 65) the master tape. RECORDING SSL 4072 SSL 4072 SSL 4000E API Legend MCI 636 with Neve "I put the tape on, and I was flab- Flying Faders CONSOLE(S) with G Series Computer bergasted," he recalls. "All the bells and whistles and the way they put that VAUGHN RECORDER(S) Studer 827 /Dolby SR Studer 827/Dolby SR Mitsubishi X850 Studer A820 Studer A80 (Continued preceding page) whole album together was just master- from ful," he says of the legendary "The independent film and TV projects. Dark Side Of The Moon." "So I start- Vaughn's discography includes four MASTER TAPE Ampex 499 Ampex 499 Ampex 467 Ampex 499 Ampex 499 ed writing some notes, and before you albums on Restless, two on Bar/None, MIX DOWN FUTURE STUDIOS FUTURE STUDIOS LOUD RECORDING HIT FACTORY UNIQUE RECORDING know it I got so involved I figured I and a raft of singles and EPs in the STUDIO(S) (Virginia Beach) (Virginia Beach) (Nashville) (New York, NY) (New York) might as well EQ it." U.S., Spain, France, Italy, and the U.K. Engineer(s) John Hanes, George John Hanes, George Kevin Beamish Rich Travali Jimmy Bralower/ Even though the album was well Vaughn notes that both his Ram- Tim Leitner Meyers, Serban Ghenea Meyers, Serban Ghenea recorded and mixed, some of its sounds blers are in working order ( "one bet- were blowing the circuit breakers on ter than the other ") and that neither is

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54 BILLBOARD NOVEMBER 16, 1996 www.americanradiohistory.com H E R L D nternatìonaT H E L A T E S T N E W S A N D V I E W S F R O M A R O U N D T W O Source-Tagging Tested In U.K. BMI /PRS Fetes Top Writers '96 Honorees Include Don Black, Seal Europe -Wide In The Works was one Standard BY THOM DUFFY Free" to "Sunset Boulevard," BY JOHN FERGUSON tagging trial, for the Reel 2 Real album can be won over when the results from of the highlights of the Oct. 31 dinner "Are You Ready For Some More," the trials are collated. "What we want LONDON -Don Black had not plan- at the Dorchester Hotel here. The LONDON -The bid to find a Pan - released on EMI label Positiva. to be able to do is go to some of the ned on departing early from this event recognizes those members of European weapon against in -store EMI U.K. & Ireland is looking to European associations and the other year's BMI /PRS dinner. But mo- the U.K.'s Performing Right Society theft is taking another step forward carry out two additional tests of the manufacturers and demonstrate that it ments after the veteran British song- (PRS) whose repertoire is represent- with the launch of a second source -tag- anti -theft technology before Christmas, doesn't affect the manufacturing writer received BMI's lifetime ed by BMI in the U.S. ging trial for CDs in the U.K. with 50,000 copies of the new Alexan- process. From a retail point of view, we achievement award, he heard BBC "Thanks to the incredible quality Source -tagging, which would see an der O'Neal album "Lovers Again," to be also want to show that there are not so television host Michael Aspel an- of the music that you have given us, anti-theft device incorporated onto CD released Monday many items being stolen." nounce, "Don Black, this is your lifeP' BMI is enjoying one of the most suc- packaging during the production pro- (11) on the EMI The biggest obstacle to overcome so and was whisked off to the studios of cessful years in our history," says cess, offers considerable benefits for Premier label, the far in the U.K. is the increasing use of the long-running TV show. Frances Preston, president /CEO of retailers, who at present have to apply next to carry the clear trays, which can make the exist- The honor for Black, whose work BMI. their own security tags before stock is technology. ing tag obtrusive. "I think we are just has been heard in numerous hit films Elton John, who recently struck a put on shelves. Retail agree- about to crack that one," says Stafford. and musicals ranging from "Born (Continued on page 58) U.S. organization the National Assn. HMV ment on a Europe - "We are looking at a hologram- backed of Recording Merchandisers has rec- wide standard label, which will not only be `trendy' ommended an industry standard for would strengthen retailers' hand in but will give some degree of authentic - source -tagging and was the first body seeking source protection, and to ity I would be very disappointed if we to adopt electronic security specialist achieve this, Sensormatic presented its didn't have a test in place with a clear Sensormatic's accousto-magnetic tech- anti-theft system to retailers and record tray before Christmas." nology. companies at this year's PopKomm con- HMV's U.K. chain has been the dri- The British Assn. of Record Dealers vention in Germany. One of the biggest ving force behind the source -tagging (BARD) is so far the only European stumbling blocks appears to be the rival trials at the retail level, with 25 of its music retail association to formally electro- magnetic technology, which is stores taking part in the tests. Head of back the use of Sensormatic's elec- widely used by German retailers. security Colin Culleton says that as a tronic article surveillance system However, Mark Stafford, director of logistical exercise, the first trial was a (EAS). In August, a number of BARD's source protection at Sensormatic's U.K. complete success. "I think it's impor- members took part in the first source- arm, hopes other European retailers (Continued on page 60)

U.K.'s MOBO Awards Honor Roots Musicians BY KWAKU ton Television, with the edited pro- MOBO Organisation founder Kanya gram being screened Nov. 21. John King says, "The U.K. needs a univer- Don Black, center, is taken away by BBC TV host Michael Aspel, left, after LONDON Black music in the U.K. is Bishop, controller of entertainment at sally recognized and prestigious cere- receiving his BMI /PRS award from BMI president/CEO Frances Preston, right, set to receive a major boost with the Carlton, says the company has a strong mony that unites the U.K. black music and BMI VP of European writer/publisher relations Phil Graham, rear. decision to televise the forthcoming music policy and has been pushing to industry and presents the best of these Music of Black Origin (MOBO) get music on or near peak time slots. creative and diverse styles of music on Awards. "Since we've got the Brit Awards, it's a major platform. We're very excited The inaugural event, to be held Nov just as important to enhance it with about Carlton's commitment to the 18, will honor U.K and international something like the MOBO Awards." awards, which will, we hope, become exponents of black music and will be Bishop adds that the show was origi- the Grammys of black music." shown over the national independent nally commissioned for two indepen- Acts to perform at the ceremony in- network ITV. dent TV networks, but other compa- chide LaFace /Arista's Az Yet, Colum- newsline... The show will be produced by Carl- nies began to express interest as well. bia's MN8, EMI's Alexander O'Neal, JOHN MLYNSKI, managing director of Blockbuster in Australia, has depart- Talkin Loud/Verve's Courtney Pine, ed the company. No reasons have been given, and Mlynski could not be con- and Mango /Island's Chaka Demus & tacted for comment by press time. Blockbuster arrived in Australia in 1990 Pliers. Sean "Puffy" Combs, CEO of and opened 140 video outlets. But after taking over Virgin Retail's Australian Music Publishing Sector Bad Boy Entertainment and a produc- interests last year, there was no further movement on announced plans to set er nominee, is one of the presenters, up 100 music stores by the year 2000. The chain is currently being run by and, according to King, he wants to director of operations Phil McNutt, but observers suggest a full -time replace- Slowly Emerging In Russia "say a few words to the U.K. industry" ment for Chicago-born Mlynski will be appointed from the U.S. The awards will be awarded in seven BY ERKIN TOUZMOHAMED ber that the Soyuz Corp. set up Soyuz genres -R &B, hip -hop, jungle, jazz, SONY MUSIC'S Australian affiliate has marked its 60th anniversary with the Publishing, which claims to be the first dance, gospel, and reggae. The nomi- release of a three -CD set, "60 Golden Years," featuring tracks by acts that MOSCOW -Music publishing is e- working publisher in the post-commu- nations are open to both U.K. and for- range from Fred Astaire to the Fugees, by the way of Frank Sinatra, Bob merging in Russia -effectively for the nist age. The Soyuz Corp. encompass- eign nationals, and there are no sepa- Dylan, and Michael Jackson. The company began as Featureradio Sound Pro- first time. es the largest rate gender categories. The four ductions in 1936 and evolved into the Australian Record Co.; CBS Records The country's Authors' Rights Law PolyGram Russian -owned nominations for each category were Australia; and, last year, Sony Music Entertainment (Australia) Ltd. was abolished with most other legisla- record label and voted upon by MOBO, but the general tion after the communist revolution of the country's larg- public will vote for the actual winners. GERMANY-BASED edel company music AG has joined forces with Swedish 1917, and Russia's progress toward est audio -video distribution network. Nominees include Pine, Underworld, label Pitch Control AB to form a new music venture, edelpitch AB. The com- establishing a genuine publishing sec- Soyuz Publishing became opera- Scientist Of Sound, the Fugees, Teddy pany will be based in Stockholm but will have offices in Copenhagen, Oslo, and tor in the post -Soviet era has been slow. tional Sept. 24 through the signing of Riley, and the London Community Helsinki and will be represented by edel affiliates internationally. Artists to However, one independent publishing an agreement with the Russian Gospel Choir. be released by edelpitch include Infinite Mass, Goldmine, and Fun Factory. company has now been set up. Poly - Authors' Society (RAS). RAS will col- Although there is widespread rec- The company will look to sign distribution deals with other labels, beginning Gram says it will enter the publishing lect public performance royalties for ord- industry support for the event, with Strawberry Music. market here before the end of the year, Soyuz. RAS does not yet have a Cooltempo A &R manager and radio and other new operations are promised. mechanical royalties arm, but the orga- presenter Trevor Nelson strikes a note THE GERMAN group of the International Federation of the Phonographic The legal basis for music publish- nization says it plans to establish one in of caution. "It's good that we have such Industry (IFPI) has seized 5,000 records that have a black -market value of ing-the Law on Authors' and Neigh- the near future. awards. However, since it's the first more than $500,000. The seizure followed an investigation by IFPI officials and boring Rights -has been in place since Soyuz Publishing is headed by Alex - one, we'll have to wait and see how ben- police in Bochum, Germany. 1993. But it was only in late Septem- (Continued on page 58) eficial it turns out to be."

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NEW KELLY FAMILY ALMOST HEAVEN EMI 3 4 FUGEES THE SCORE SONY 2 2 CELINE DION FALLING INTO YOU COLUMBIA THIS LAST 2 NEW DIE TOTEN HOSEN IM AUFTRAG DES HERRN ... 4 2 PHIL COLLINS DANCE INTO THE LIGHT WEA 3 NEW BEATLES ANTHOLOGY 3 CAPITOL WEE]( WEIX SINGLES EASTWEST 5 5 VARIOUS ARTISTS STARMANIA WEA 4 4 MARILYN MANSON ANTICHRIST SUPERSTAR 1 VIRGIN 1 WEA 6 OBISPO EPIC WANNABE SPICE GIRLS INTERSCOPE 3 PHIL COLLINS DANCE INTO THE LIGHT NEW PASCAL SUPERFLU SAY SPICE VIRGIN VIRGIN 7 YOU COLUMBIA 5 YOU'LL BE THERE GIRLS 5 6 ALANIS MORISSETTE JAGGED LITTLE PILL MAVERICK 4 NEW BOHSE ONKELZ E.I.N.S. 6 CELINE DION FALLING INTO 3 2 SEVEN DAYS AND ONE WEEK B.B.E. TRIANGLE 6 3 BACKSTREET BOYS BACKSTREET BOYS ZOMBA/JIVE 5 3 WOLFGANG PETRY ALLES ARIOLA 8 7 NIRVANA FROM THE MUDDY BANKS OF THE 4 3 INSOMNIA FAITHLESS CHEEKY 7 5 VARIOUS ARTISTS DANCE MIX '96 QUALITY 6 2 SIMPLY RED GREATEST HITS EASTWEST WISHKAH GEFFEN 5 6 HOW BIZARRE OMC POLYDOR 8 11 NO DOUBT TRAGIC KINGDOM INTERSCOPE 7 5 JOE COCKER ORGANIC EMI 9 NEW BEATLES ANTHOLOGY 3 EMI 6 10 ZEHN KLEINE JAGERMEISTER, DIE TOTEN HOSEN 9 NEW CELINE DION LIVE A PARIS COLUMBIA 8 4 DJ BOBO WORLD IN MOTION EAMS 10 8 JAMIROQUAI TRAVELLING WITHOUT MOVING EAST WEST 10 13 MOIST CREATURE EMI 9 NEW BEATLES ANTHOLOGY 3 EMI SONY RECOVERING THE DGc 7 9 WORDS BOYZONE POLYDOR 11 8 COUNTING CROWS SATELLITES 10 NEW VAN HALEN BEST OF VOLUME 1 WEA 11 13 WORLDS APART EVERYBODY EMI 8 NEW AICHA KHALED BARCLAY 12 12 SHERYL CROW SHERYL CROW ACM 11 15 BACKSTREET BOYS BACKSTREET BOYS ZOMBNJIVE 12 11 NAS IT WAS WRITTEN COLUMBIA 13 9 PHIL COLLINS DANCE INTO THE LIGHT FACE 9 NEW WHERE DO YOU GO NO MERCY MCI 12 8 EROS RAMAZZOTTI DOVE C'E MUSICA ARIOLA 13 NEW MICHAEL JACKSON HISTORY: PAST, PRESENT AND VALUEANARNER 10 4 KILLING ME SOFTLY FUGEES COLUMBIA 13 7 FUGEES THE SCORE COLUMBIA FUTURE-BOOK 1 EPIC 14 NEW JEAN LELOUP LE DOME SEL 14 6 R.E.M. NEW ADVENTURES IN HI -FI WEA 14 10 JOE COCKER ORGANIC CHRYSALIS ALBUMS 15 17 FUGEES THE SCORE COLUMBIA 15 9 CELINE DION FALLING INTO YOU COLUMBIA 15 9 EDDY MITCHELL MR. EDDY POLYDOR 1 7 PHIL COLLINS DANCE INTO THE LIGHT WEA 16 NEW JOURNEY TRIAL BY FIRE COLUMBIA ZEN MERCURY 17 NIRVANA FROM THE MUDDY BANKS OF THE 16 14 JAMIROQUAI TRAVELLING WITHOUT MOVING EPIC 16 18 ZAZIE 2 1 SIMPLY RED GREATEST HITS EASTWEST 10 WISHKAH Doc 17 NEW FANTASTISCHEN VIER LIVE UND DIREKT COLUMBIA 17 14 ALANIS MORISSETTE JAGGED LITTLE PILL WEA 3 4 CELINE DION FALLING INTO YOU EPIC/COLUMBIA 18 15 BLACKSTREET ANOTHER LEVEL INTERSCOPE 18 13 DIE TOTEN HOSEN OPIUM FURS VOLK EASTWEST 18 20 NENEH CHERRY MAN VIRGIN 4 2 FUGEES THE SCORE COLUMBIA 19 14 ELTON JOHN LOVE SONGS McA 19 12 PUR LIVE -DIE ZWEITE INTERCORD 19 17 JOHNNY HALLYDAY LORADA TOUR MERCURY 5 6 JAMIROQUAI TRAVELLING WITHOUT MOVING 20 16 VARIOUS ARTISTS THE HIT ZONE BMG 20 16 DIE SCHLUMPFE ALLES BANANE! VOL.3 EMI 20 12 TRUST EUROPE ET HAINES WEA SONY 52 6 3 R.E.M. NEW ADVENTURES IN HI -FI WARNER BROS./WEA ITALY (Musica e Dischi /FIMI) 11/04/96 7 5 NIRVANA FROM THE MUDDY BANKS OF THE TH S LAST WISHKAH GEFFEN WWI WE( SINGLES 8 8 ALANIS MORISSETTE JAGGED LITTLE PILL MAVER 1 1 BORN SLIPPY UNDERWORLD DO IT YOURSELF ICK/REPRISE HITS THE U.K; FTONE OF 2 2 AND O NE ROBERT EAURING MARIA Music Control GmbH Bball 9 10 DJ BOBO WORLD IN MOTION MYIROVINYL 01996, Billboard /BPI Communications /Chart-Track 11/04/96 01996, 11/09/96 NAYLER IT COMPANY/DBD 10 NEW JOE COCKER ORGANIC PARLOPHONE THIS LAST THIS LAST 3 6 OCEAN WHISPERS R.A.F. BY PICOTTO MEDINGFB WEEK WEEK . SINGLES WE( WEEK AIRPLAY 4 5 STRANGER IN MOSCOW MICHAEL JACKSON EPIC 1 11 WHAT BECOMES OF THE BROKEN HEARTED AUSTRALIA (Australian Record Industry Assn.) 11/10/96 ROTTERDAM BEAUTIFUL SOUTH co! Dlscs 5 B YOU MUST LOVE ME MADONNA MAVERICK/WARNER ROBSON & JEROME RCA 2 2 SAY YOU'LL BE THERE SPICE GIRLS VIRGIN BROS THIS LAST 2 SAY YOU'LL BE THERE SPICE GIRLS VIRGIN 14 IF YOU EVER EAST 17 FEATURING GABRIELLE 6 7 PROFESSIONAL WIDOW TORI AMOS ATLANTIC/EAST- WEEK EVE( SINGLES UN -BREAK MY HEART TONI BRAXTON LONDON WEST 1 1 WANNABE SPICE GIRLS VIRGIN LAFACEJARISTA YOU'RE GORGEOUS. BABYBIRD ECHO 7 3 FOLLOW THE RULES LIVIN' JOY MCA 5 WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT WARREN G 4 2 IF YOU EVER EAST 17 FEATURING GABRIELLE 4 I LOVE YOU ALWAYS FOREVER DONNA LEWIS 8 NEW HYPERSPACE ROLAND BRANT DBONE/DESASTRE FEATURING ADINA HOWARD INTERSCOPE/MCA LONDON ATLANTIC/EASTWEST 9 4 SEVEN DAYS AND ONE WEEK B.B.E. 3 2 I LOVE YOU ALWAYS FOREVER DONNA LEWIS 5 5 INSOMNIA FAITHLESS CHEEKY AT TIFFANY'S DEEP BLUE SOME- TRIANGLE/DANCE FACTORY EASTWEST BREAKFAST 6 NEW ANGEL SIMPLY RED EASTWEST MEDINENTER- THING INTERSCOPE/MCA 10 9 STRUGGLE FOR PLEASURE SKIPPER 4 3 MACARENA LOS DEL RIO BMG 7 3 WORDS BOYZONE POLYDOR PRISE 5 4 YOU'RE MAKIN' ME HIGH TONI BRAXTON BMc 8 6 ALISHA RULES THE WORLD ALISHA'S ATTIC MERCURY 12 WHAT IF . LIGHTNING SEEDS EPIC 11 6 6 SOMETIMES WHEN WE TOUCH NEWTON FESTIVAL 9 7 PLACE YOUR HANDS REEF SONY SO UN-BREAK MY HEART TONI BRAXTON ALBUMS 7 8 LET'S MAKE A NIGHT TO REMEMBER BRYAN 10 NEW THIS IS FOR THE LOVER IN YOU BABYFACE EPIC LAFATE/ARISTA 1 1 LUCIO DALLA CANZONI PRESSING ADAMS ACM 11 10 YOU'RE GORGEOUS BABYBIRD ECHO 9 5 WORDS BOYZONE POLYDOR 2 2 MINA CREMONA EMI 8 9 IT'S ALL COMING BACK TO ME NOW CELINE 12 9 FOLLOW THE RULES LIVIN' JOY UNDISCOVERED/MCA 10 15 ALISHA RULES THE WORLD ALISHA'S ATTIC MER- 3 NEW POOH AMICI PER SEMPRE CGD DION EPIC 13 NEW I BELONG TO YOU GINA G ETEANALWEA CURY 4 NEW PHIL COLLINS DANCE INTO THE LIGHT WARNER 9 7 I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU REMBRANDTS EASTWEST 14 NEW DON'T MAKE ME WAIT 911 GINCWVIRGIN 11 9 FLYING CAST POLYDOR 5 3 FABRIZIO D'ANDRE ANIMA SALVE RICORDI 10 NEW WHERE DO YOU GO NO MERCY BMG PARLOPHONE 15 NEW SPARKLE MY LIFE STORY 12' 19 ANGEL SIMPLY RED EASTWEST 6 4 BIAGIO ANTONACCI IL NUCCHIO MERCURY 11 NEW YOU MUST LOVE ME MADONNA WEA IT'S 16 8 ALL COMING BACK TO ME NOW CELINE 13 32 STRANGER IN MOSCOW MICHAEL JACKSON EPIC 7 6 EROS RAMAZZOTTI DOVE C'E MUSICA BMG 12 12 MANY RIVERS TO CROSS TONI CHILDS POLYDOR DION EPIC 14 10 ESCAPING DINA CARROLL ITT AVENUE/MERCURY 8 10 ARTICOLO 31 COSI' COM'E' RICORDI 13 11 IN TOO DEEP BELINDA CARLISLE EMI 17 NEW DON'T DREAM IT'S OVER CROWDED HOUSE CAPI- 15 16 IT'S ALL COMING BACK TO ME NOW CELINE 9 NEW LEONE DI LERNIA LEONLATINO NEW MUSIC I LIVE FOR YOU PHILLIPS EMI 14 17 CHYNNA TOL/PARLPHONE. 7 R.E.M. NEW ADVENTURES IN HI -FI WARNER DION EPIC 10 15 10 LOVER LOVER JIMMY BARNES MUSHROOM /FESTIVAL 18 NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD SPACE GUT 16 7 VIRTUAL INSANITY JAMIROQUAI SONY SU 16 15 HEAD OVER FEET ALANIS MORISSETTE WEA 19 13 NO DIGGITY BLACKSTREET FEATURING DR. DRE 17 23 NEIGHBOURHOOD SPACE cur 17 13 I WANT YOU SAVAGE GARDEN ROOART INTERSCOPE/MCA SPAIN (TVE/AFYVE) 10/26/96 18 8 BEAUTIFUL ONES SUEDE NUDE 18 18 DON'T STOP MOVIN' LIVIN' JOY MCA 20 NEW YOU MUST LOVE ME MADONNA WARNER BROSAWEA THIS LAST 19 20 SEVEN DAYS AND ONE WEEK B.B.E. EMI 19 13 SPINNING THE WHEEL GEORGE MICHAEL VIRGIN ALBUMS WEEK WEB( SINGLES 20 NEW CRAZY MARK MORRISON WARNER 20 34 FOLLOW THE RULES LIVIN' JOY UNDISCOVEREDIMCA 1 IS THE COLOUR GO! DISCS BEAUTIFUL SOUTH BLUE 21 30 PLACE YOUR HANDS REEF SONY S2 1 1 WANNABE SPICE GIRLS VIRGIN ALBUMS 2 4 BEATLES ANTHOLOGY 3 APPLE/PARLOPHONE 22 18 TRIPPIN' MARK MORRISON WEA 2 2 TIRA SISTEMA 3 MAX MUSIC TONI CHILDS THE VERY BEST OF TONI CHILDS 3 NEW BOYZONE A DIFFERENT BEAT POLYDOR 23 28 THE FLAME FINE YOUNG CANNIBALS LONDON 3 4 BORN SLIPPY UNDERWORLD ARIOLA A&M 4 NEW SPICE GIRLS SPICE VIRGIN 24 20 GOOD ENOUGH DODGY A &M 5 PONT AERI VOL. 2 BUERI MAX MUSIC 2 2 JIMMY BARNES HITS MUSHROOM/FESTIVAL 5 2 SIMPLY RED GREATEST HITS EASTWEST 4 & SKUDERO 25 25 INSOMNIA FAITHLESS CHEEKY 3 NEW BEATLES ANTHOLOGY 3 EMI 6 5 VARIOUS ARTISTS KISS IN IBIZA '96 POLÑGRAM TV 5 NEW ATLANTIS IMPERIO GINGER 26 17 READY OR NOT FUGEES COLUMBIA 4 NEW SIMPLY RED GREATEST HITS EASTWEST 7 7 VARIOUS ARTISTS HEARTBEAT- NUMBER 1 LOVE 6 6 THE WORLD OF BUENRI X QUE ? MAX MUSIC MERCURY 5 5 CELINE DION FALLING INTO YOU EPIC 27 22 I AM, I FEEL ALISHA'S ATTIC SONGS OF THE 60'S GLOBAL TELEVISION 7 NEW ACROSS THE UNIVERSE KUBIK MAX MUSIC 6 NEW SOUNDTRACK EVITA WEA 8 8 DANIEL O'DONNELL SONGS OF INSPIRATION RITZ 28 37 WHAT BECOMES OF THE BROKEN HEARTED 8 3 REMIXES SISTEMA 3 BIT MUSIC 7 3 ALANIS MORISSETTE JAGGED LITTLE PILL WEA 9 NEW VARIOUS ARTISTS THE ALL TIME GREATEST LOVE ROBSON & JEROME RCA 9 7 THE CAT (EL GATO) TWO DEEJAYS MAX MUSIC 8 6 SPIDERBAIT IVY AND THE BIG APPLES POLYDOR SONGS COLUMBIA 29 33 BITTERSWEET ME R.E.M. WARNER BROS./WEA 9 4 CORRS FORGIVEN, NOT FORGOTTEN EASTWEST 10 15 SPACE SPIDERS GUT 30 35 SO IN LOVE WITH YOU DUKE PUKKA 10 10 LET'S GO EMPHASSIS BIT MUSIC 10 NEW MICAHEL FLATLET LORD OF DANCE POLYGRAM1I 11 6 CELINE DION FALLING INTO YOU EPIC 31 24 DANCE INTO THE LIGHT PHIL COLLINS FACE ALBUMS 12 20 BUSH SIXTEEN STONE INTERSCOPE/MCA 12 3 PHIL COLLINS DANCE INTO THE LIGHT EATS VALUE'EAS WINES/ 13 7 NIRVANA FROM THE MUDDY BANKS OF THE VALUE/EASTWEST 32 31 GOODBYE HEARTBREAK LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY 1 1 ROSANA LUNAS ROTAS MCA WISHKAH GEFFEN/MCA 13 NEW VARIOUS ARTISTS HUGE HITS 1996 WILD CARD / POLYDOR 2 NEW ROSARIO MUCHO POR VIVIR EPIC JOHN FARNHAM ROMEO'S HEART BMG WARNER.ESP /GLOBAL TELEVISION 14 16 33 NEW 1ST OF THA MONTH BONE THUGS -N- HARMONY 3 2 NACHO CANO EL LADO FEMENINO VIRGIN 15 13 TOOL AENIMA ZOO/BMG 14 NEW SOUNDTRACK EVITA WARNER BROS ;WEA RUTHLESS/EPIC 4 6 ELLA BAILA SOLA ELLA BAILA SOLA HISPAVOX 16 14 EVERCLEAR SPARKLE AND FADE (AUSTRALIAN 15 14 LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY OCEAN DRIVE WILD 34 NEW THIS IS FOR THE LOVER IN YOU BABYFACE EPIC 5 3 PHIL COLLINS DANCE INTO THE LIGHT WARNER TOUR PACK) EMI CARD/POLYDOR 35 29 LOVE II LOVE DAMAGE BIG LIFE 17 11 BILL WHELAN RIVERDANCE EASTWEST 16 9 VARIOUS ARTISTS THE BEST ... ALBUM IN THE 6 4 LAURA PAUSINI LAS COSAS QUE VIVES DRO 36 NEW DON'T MAKE ME WAIT 911 GINGA/VIRG/N 118 12 CROWDED HOUSE RECURRING DREAM-THE WORLD ... EVER! 4 VIRGIN 7 8 RICKY MARTIN A MEDIO VIVIR SONY 37 21 SEVEN DAYS AND ONE WEEK B.B.E. PnsrnSATMI VERY BEST OF EMI 17 NEW FUTURE SOUND OF LONDON DEAD CITIES VIRGIN 8 10 CROWDED HOUSE RECURRING DREAM -THE REA SHIRLEY 19 NEW MICHAEL JACKSON HISTORY: PAST, PRESENT AND 18 17 DINA CARROLL ONLY HUMAN 1sT AVENUE/MERCURY 38 NEW 'DISCO' LA PASSIONE CHRIS & VERY BEST OF HISPAVOX EASTWEST FUTURE-BOOK 1 EPIC 19 NEW TONI BRAXTON SECRETS LAFACE/ARISTA BASSEY 9 5 HEROES DEL SILENCIO PARA SIEMPRE EMI ODEON 20 10 COUNTING CROWS RECOVERING THE SATELLITES 20 11 COUNTING CROWS RECOVERING THE SATELLITES 39 NEW SINGLE BILINGUAL PET SHOP BOYS PARLOPHONE GEFFEN/MCA GEFFEN/MCA 40 NEW I BELONG TO YOU GINA G ETERNALAWEA 10 9 ALANIS MORISSETTE JAGGED LITTLE PILL WARNER

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MALAYSIA (RIM) 11/05/96 PORTUGAL (Portugal /AFP) 11/05/96 THIS LAST THIS LAST GLOBAL WEEK WEEK ALBUMS WEEK WIEG( ALBUMS 1 MICHAEL LEARNS TO ROCK PAINT MY LOVE- 1 6 PHIL COLLINS DANCE INTO THE LIGHT WEA GREATEST HITS EMI 2 1 SIMPLY RED GREATEST HITS EASTNEST MUSIC PULSE 2 NEW WINGS BIRU MATA HITAMKU BMG 3 4 ALANIS MORISSETTE JAGGED LITTLE PILL WARNER 3 2 BACKSTREET BOYS BACKSTREET BOYS ZOMBA/JIVE BROS. THE LATEST MUSIC NEWS FROM AROUND THE PLANET 4 3 KENNY G THE MOMENT BMG 4 2 FAITHLESS REVERENCE vioisco 5 4 CELINE DION FALLING INTO YOU SONY 5 7 NIRVANA FROM THE MUDDY BANKS OF THE EDITED BY DAVID SINCLAIR 6 7 EMIL CHAO XIAO TIAN TANG ROCK WISHKAH GEFFEN/MCA 7 5 SCORPIONS THE GOLD ULTIMATE COLLECTION 6 10 CELINE DION LIVE A PARIS COLUMBIA EMI 7 5 VARIOUS PAN PIPE MOODS POLYDOR U.K.: Baby Fox's blend of lush, open atmospheres; dub reggae; slowed -up Lee "Scratch" 8 9 NIRVANA FROM THE MUDDY BANKS OF THE 8 NEW VANGELIS OCEANIC EASTWEST Perry samples; and countryside ambience is winning it friends here and in the rest of Europe. WISHKAH MCA 9 NEW JOE COCKER ORGANIC PARLOPHONE Early reviews have pigeonholed the trio with the new wave of trip -hop acts, such as Morchee- 9 WONG FAYE BEST II POLYGRAM 10 3 MARIA JOAO PIRES CHOPIN NOCTURNOS NEW FAYE ba and Moloko, but Baby Fox's fascination with early '80s 10 NEW JACKY CHEUNG I CANNOT FORGET YOU POLYGRAM DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON dub suggests that it has more in common with the sound of such acts as Dreadzone. NETHERLANDS (Stichting Mega Top 50) 10/31/96 NEW ZEALAND (RIANZ) 10/30/96 dance /dub/pop crossover Baby Fox's debut album, "A Normal Family," has sold THIS LAST THIS LAST Wm( WEB( SINGLES WEER WIFif]( SINGLES 30,000 copies since its July release on the band's Malawi IT WARREN G 1 2 I CAN'T HELP MYSELF KELLY FAMILY EMI 1 WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH imprint, owned by Roadrunner. Part of the album was FEATURING ADINA HOWARD INTERSCOPE/MCA 2 1 BANGER HART ROB DENIJS EMI recorded in a cottage in Wales, where, according to singer 3 6 UN -BREAK MY HEART TONI BRAXTON BMG 2 2 MISSING YOU BRANDY, TAMIA, GLADYS KNIGHT, 4 3 SOMEBODY ELSE'S LOVER TOTAL TOUCH BMG CHAKA KHAN WARNER Christine Leech, "We couldn't stop the sheep bleating." BLACKSTREET FEATURING DR. DRE 5 4 HARDCORE FEELINGS CHARLIE LOWNOISE & 3 NEW NO DIGGITY The location encouraged a heads -down, finish -the -record INTERSCOPE/MCA MENTAL THEO POLYDOR 4 HOW DO U 2PAC FEATURING KC AND vibe, which made the three musicians realize that this was 6 5 -IT'S ALL COMING BACK TO ME NOW CELINE 7 WANT IT JOJO ISLAND DION COLUMBIA "a band making an album rather than just a project." Key- 5 3 TWISTED KEITH SWEAT WARNER 7 NEW SAY YOU'LL BE THERE SPICE GIRLS VIRGIN Alex Gray says, "We were trying to get our own version of being a '70s ram- 6 NEW LAST NIGHT AZ YET BMG board player 8 NEW NO DIGGITY BLACKSTREET FEATURING DR. DRE 7 6 MY BOO GHOST TOWN DJ'S TRI/SONY bling rock band, playing away for days in the country." Leech's previous credits include vocals MCA 8 4 WANNABE SPICE GIRLS VIRGIN 9 10 WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT WARREN G and co- writing with William Orbit, while Gray was part of dance act React 2 Rhythm. Video 9 5 MACARENA LOS DEL RIO BMG FEATURING ADINA HOWARD MCA 10 NEW RUGGISH THUGGISH BONE BONE THUGS- N -HAR- director Dwight Clark is in charge of assembling the visuals, which will be an integral part 10 7 WANNABE SPICE GIRLS VIRGIN MONY TRI/SONY of the act's upcoming shows. "Tracks on the album have started off with a visual vibe, then ALBUMS ALBUMS we start to write songs around that," explains Clark. Baby Fox will bring its audiovisual expe- 1 1 CELINE DION FALLING INTO YOU COLUMBIA 1 NEW SIMPLY RED GREATEST HITS WARNER rience to 10 live dates in the U.K. in November, when it supports the Aloof. After that, the 2 NEW TONI BRAXTON SECRETS BMG 2 NEW VAN HALEN GREATEST HITS WARNER Thai vibes into a recording session scheduled for Christmas day in 3 6 ANDREA BOCELLI BOCELLI POLYDOR 3 3 CELINE DION FALLING INTO YOU SONY group plans to let filter 4 2 BZN A SYMPHONIC NIGHT MERCURY 4 NEW COUNTING CROWS RECOVERING THE SATELLITES Bangkok. DOMINIC PRIDE 5 3 MICHAEL JACKSON HISTORY: PAST, PRESENT AND MCA FUTURE -BOOK 1 EPIC 5 4 GARBAGE GARBAGE FESTIVAL flow 6 4 ROB DE NIJS DE BAND, -DE ZANGER EN HET 6 7 ALANIS MORISSETTE JAGGED LITTLE PILL WARNER CANARY ISLANDS: Some islands are simply surrounded by water. Others are located in a MEISJE EMI 7 NEW SHERYL CROW SHERYL CROW A&M of sea that takes travelers and their cultural roots to and from distant shores. The latter cat- 7 NEW PHIL COLLINS DANCE INTO THE LIGHT WARNER 8 2 NIRVANA FROM THE MUDDY BANKS OF THE egory includes Spain's Canary Islands, located some 1,700 miles south of the West African 8 NEW TOTALTOUCH TOTALTOUCH BMG WISHKAH GEFFEN/MCA 9 5 FRANS BAUER VOOR JOU TIPTOP 9 NEW DAVID GATES & BREAD ESSENTIALS WARNER coast. Before the advent of air travel, the Canaries were the last stop for ships sailing to Latin 10 8 PETER ANDRE NATURAL BMG 10 5 R.E.M. NEW ADVENTURES IN HI -FI WARNER America and the Caribbean and the first stop on the return journey, which explains why the islands' musical culture is today rich in Caribbean rhythms, especially Cuban. The Canaries' BELGIUM (Promuvi) 11/08/96 SWITZERLAND (Media Control Switzerland) 10/31/96 best -known musical ambassadors are Los Sabandeños, a 28- member male vocal group that THIS LAST THIS LAST has recorded more than 40 albums in its 30 -year history. The latest, on Manzana Records, is WEEK WEEK SINGLES WEEK WEEK SINGLES dedicated to the sea and is called simply "Mar" (Sea). Many of the 18 songs are internation- 3 AICHA KHALED BARCLAY 2 ZEHN KLEINE JAGERMEISTER DIE TOTEN HOSEN al standards, including. "La Mer" by French veteran Charles Trenet and "The Girl From 2 1 SEVEN DAYS AND ONE WEEK B.B.E. YETI WARNER Ipanema" by Brazilian songwriters Vinicius de Moraes and Antonio Carlos Jobim. Guest 3 4 IT'S ALL COMING BACK TO ME NOW CELINE 2 1 SALVA MEA FAITHLESS WARNER vocalists include Spanish singer/songwriter Luis Eduardo Aute, Venezuelan singer Inarhú, DION COLUMBIA 3 3 QUIT PLAYING GAMES (WITH MY HEART) BACK- 15 a beach showcase on the island of 4 2 WANNABE SPICE GIRLS VIRGIN STREET BOYS ZOMBNJIVE and Yamila Cafrune. "Mar" was released Oct. after

5 9 BORN SLIPPY UNDERWORLD LOGIC 4 NEW HOW BIZARRE OMC POLYGRAM Tenerife, and Manzana Records plans a heavy promotion schedule in the U.S., where the com- 6 5 READY OR NOT FUGEES COLUMBIA 5 5 INSOMNIA FAITHLESS WARNER pany recently opened an office in Miami. HOWELL LLEWELLYN 7 10 TIRITOMBA HELMUT LOTTI RCA 6 4 WANNABE SPICE GIRLS VIRGIN 8 6 BANGER HART ROB DE NUS EMI 7 7 I CAN'T HELP MYSELF KELLY FAMILY EMI NORWAY/DENMARK: Trine Rein's second album, "Beneath My Skin," jumped straight to the top 9 8 VUUR DIEP IN MIJ GET READY! PLAY THAT BEAT 8 8 IF I RULED THE WORLD (IMAGINE THAT) NAS SONY of the chart in her native Norway, where it swiftly went platinum (50,000 10 NEW SAY YOU'LL BE THERE SPICE GIRLS VIRGIN 9 6 PRAY DJ BOBO EMI units). It has logged gold in Denmark (25,000 units), where she is signed 10 NEW HE AIN'T HEAVY, HE'S MY BROTHER GOTTHARD BMG ALBUMS to EMI -Medley. The video for her single "Torn" has prompted flattering ALBUMS 1 1 SIMPLY RED GREATEST HITS WEA comparisons to Mariah Carey, doubtless helping to boost sales. "The mak- 2 2 CLOUSEAU ADRENALINE EMI 1 2 DJ BOBO WORLD IN MOTION EMI in of this album has been a tremendously exciting and interesting 3 NEW AXELLE RED A TATONS VIRGIN 2 1 PHIL COLLINS DANCE INTO THE LIGHT WARNER process," Rein says. "It has given me the chance to work with five differ- 4 3 CELINE DION FALLING INTO YOU COLUMBIA 3 3 LAURA PAUSINI LA COSE CHE VIVI WARNER producers and an extremely professional staff of musicians and record - 5 4 FUGEES THE SCORE COLUMBIA 4 6 SIMPLY RED GREATEST HITS WARNER ent 7 6 NEW GET READY! GET READY! PLAY THAT BEAT 5 4 CELINE DION FALLING INTO YOU SONY company people." Rein is one of four acts booked to appear at a Nov 7 NEW VAYA CON DIOS THE BEST OF VAYA CON DIOS ARIOLA 6 7 SHERYL CROW SHERYL CROW POLYGRAM "Ladies' Night" media showcase in Cologne, Germany, where her perfor- 8 5 DANA WINNER WAAR IS HET GEVOEL EMI 7 5 JAMIROQUAI TRAVELLING WITHOUT MOVING sow mance of five songs should do much to enhance her profile on German radio. 9 NEW PHIL COLLINS DANCE INTO THE LIGHT FACE 8 NEW CELINE DION LIVE IN PARIS SONY Meanwhile, other international markets have been opening their ears to VALUE/WEA 9 9 R.E.M. NEW ADVENTURES IN HI -FI WARNER Rein's soulful voice. She recently completed a five -city tour of Japan, where 10 7 GUNTHER HEEFS SPECIAL REQUEST POLYDOR 10 10 FUGEES THE SCORE sow her first album, "Finders Keepers," sold 400,000 units and "Beneath My Skin" has notched up sales of 180,000. A single from the new album leapt SWEDEN (GLF) 11/01/96 FINLAND (Seura/IFPI Finland) 11/03/96 into the top 10 of the Hong Kong radio chart, and she is on the charts of 10 major radio stations TIRS LAST THIS LAST of exploitation for EMI - W EK SINGLES WEEK W@( SINGLES in South Africa. According to Thomas Höhne, director international Far East, and 1 1 FREE LIKE A FLYING DEMON E -TYPE STOCKHOLM 1 3 INSOMNIA FAITHLESS ORANGE/K-TEL Medley Denmark, there have been positive sales reports from other areas of the 2 JAMBOO MR. PRESIDENT WARNER 3 COCO 2 10 AAMUTAHTI CMX HERODES/EMI similar efforts are due to begin soon in South America. CHARLES FERRO 3 2 WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT WARREN G 3 1 SAY YOU'LL BE THERE SPICE GIRLS VIRGIN FEATURING ADI NA HOWARD TRAUMNINTERSCOPE 4 NEW ALL THE BEST GIRLS SOUND OF R.E.L.S. DIG 4 4 SEVEN DAYS AND ONE WEEK B.B.E. 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BILLBOARD NOVEMBER 16, 1996 57 www.americanradiohistory.com International EMI's New -Media Division Gets Net Savvy BY JOHN FERGUSON allows us to build on our Internet expe- is mirrored on the Virgin U.K. and Vir- ROM front, there is the "Guinness CD- rience and to develop Internet applica- gin America sites. ROM Of Hit Singles," based on the LONDON -EMI International New tions." At present, Silver sees the chief value best -selling book and scheduled for Media has mapped out its first sign- Jeremy Silver, VP of interactive of these sites in terms of promoting release early in the new year, plus a posts on the information superhighway. media, adds that the linking of the new and existing acts, although he does Queen computer game, "The Eye," The division was set up a year ago to group's various sites across the world not rule out the possibility of more which will feature material from the coordinate new -media activity across will provide labels commercial activities. band and is set for release in the spring. the EMI International and Virgin Rec- with an interna- "I think there are very interesting The division has also just released a ords labels, and one of its first tasks, a tional marketing collaborative opportunities, including new enhanced CD, "La Bohème," which linked network of Internet sites, has EMI vehicle. "Everyone online retailing, on the Internet. For features interviews with conductor just been completed. However, the divi- senses that the example, with the Virgin America site, Antonio Pappano. Silver feels that the sion is already looking forward to Net is important and is going to impact we are going to. be starting an online potential for enhanced CDs (audio CDs developing more commercial activities on every aspect of our business," retailing functipn where we will be that include a limited amount of video on the World Wide Web sites, as well as explains Silver. "The way we are work- looking to tie up with an existing on- footage and text when played on a com- to building on its range of titles on new ing at the moment is that all our sites line retailer. puter) has yet to be realized. formats such as CD -ROM and en- are marketing and promotion sites, but "I think in the longer term there is a "The thing about enhanced CD is Keeping The Faith. Country singer hanced CD. they work in different ways. Some are section of retailing activity that is like- that no one has gotten together and Faith Hill launched "A Piece Of My The brief for the new-media division purely artist- driven; some of them ly to shift onto being pure online shop- looked to create and educate a market," Heart," her first album compiled espe- is to construct the digital record com- genre -driven, like EMI Classics; and ping. But for the immediate and short - Silver says. "Our view is that there is a cially for the German market, by pany of the future. Phase one of this then some of them are label- driven." term future, what is really exciting need for all the producers of these for- embarking on a one -week promotion- strategy has been the creation of a Across all of EMI International's -and what has not begun to happen mats called `enhanced CD' to actually al tour of the country. Gerd Gebhardt, high-speed digital network for EMI companies there are now 20 Web sites, very much -will be the collaborations, get together and discuss whataformat right, managing director of WEA Ger- and Virgin labels' individual Internet the most recent being from Virgin Ger- which will drive traffic into traditional they should be, what sort of price points many, is pictured with Bob Saporiti, sites. Shelagh Macleod, senior VP for many, which is promoting the forth- retail stores," he says. they should be at, and how best for VP of marketing at Warner Bros. multimedia, believes the network coming album from the band Enigma. In addition to Web sites, the new - them to be placed at retail." Nashville, and Hill. "offers a model of what a true informa- In keeping with the aim of building an media division is working on a variety tion superhighway will represent. It international network, the Enigma site of projects on new formats. On the CD-

BMI /PRS FETES TOP WRITERS Fugees Concert Mishap (Continued from page 55) new representation agreement with Songs. awards this year, including "Connec- Prompts Investigation BMI in the U.S., was on hand as his Those writers who received an tion" by Elastica's Justine Frischmann 1973 hit "Daniel," which he co -wrote award for 2 million performances and "Down By The Water" by PJ Har- DUBLIN -The Irish government is look at introducing a voluntary code with lyricist Bernie Taupin, received an included British blues legend Peter vey, both of which are published by to investigate safety at the coun- of practice. award for reaching the milestone of 4 Green, co- founder of Fleetwood Mac, EMI Music-Ltd.; "Live Forever" and try's indoor venues after two people Promoter Denis Desmond criti- million performances. Preston also pre- who was honored for "Black Magic "Wonderwall" by Oasis' Noel Gallagher, were injured at a Fugees concert at cized one member of the band as sented John with BMI's humanitarian Woman," published by Bourne Music and "Missing" by Tracey Thorn and Dublin's Point theater. being "overzealous and overanx- of the year award for his contributions Ltd. and King Music Publishing Ltd. Ben Watt of Everything But The Girl, The Oct. 23 concert attracted a ious" about throwing himself into to AIDS research and other causes. Honored as the most performed col- all of which are published by Sony/ATV crowd of 8,500, two of whom suf- the audience. "It was stopped imme- "The thing about `Daniel' was that I lege radio song of the year was Bush's Music; "Ode To My Family" by the fered minor injuries in a crush near diately [after] it happened and was left the last verse off so nobody really "Comedown," written by front man Cranberries' Noel Hogan and Dolores the stage. The band was subse- not repeated," Desmond adds. knew what it was about," John told Bill- Gavin Rossdale, who also picked up O'Riordan and "Girl Like You" by quently banned from the venue, and Bernadette O'Brian, 18, died board. "It was about a Vietnam veter- awards for "Little Things" and "Every- Edwyn Collins, both of which are pub- Irish Minister of State Bernard after being crushed at a Smashing an who lost his eyesight during the war, thing Zen." lished by Island Music Ltd. Among Allen will examine the issue of safe- Pumpkins show at the Point on May but it made the song too long, so I cut Several other songs by younger these writers, only Collins attended the ty at indoor concerts. He is also to 11, 1995. KEN STEWART out the last verse completely. That British songwriters received BMI dinner to accept his award. probably added to the mystery of the song. It was one of the great songs we've written." From the film "Batman Forever," MUSIC PUBLISHING SECTOR SLOWLY EMERGING IN RUSSIA page "Kiss From A Rose," written and per- (Continued from 55) formed by Seal and published by Per- ei Saffrin, an ex- military judge who nism. However, Zosimov's publishing more distant regions of Russia, the composer Isaac Dunayevsky and a fect Songs Ltd., received BMI's Robert entered the music industry as a lawyer arm, established in 1990, never did world's largest country, are bound by longtime mainstay on the Russian pop Musei Award for having received the for PolyGram Russia before becoming business because of the absence of a its agreements. music scene, says, "My publisher is my most airplay in the U.S. of any song in deputy head of the Russian Phono- legal framework here at that time. Soyuz says it is offering its authors right hand -one that I didn't have the BMI/PRS repertoire during 1995. graphic Assn. Of the emergence of Soyuz Publish- agreements similar to those in the before."

The award is named for BMI's longtime . Formally, every label has publishing ing, an RAS spokesman says, "Frankly, West, in that the publisher's share of Oleg Molchanov, one of the best -sell- consultant in the U.K., who initiated the interests, but in reality there have been we are not quite happy that Soyuz is income will not be more than 50% and, ing songwriters.of the day, has penned relationship between BMI and the PRS very few attempts to date to operate a taking some of the authors from us, but according to the scale and productivity hundreds of hits for pop stars Natalie more than 40 years ago and who was fully fledged, stand -alone publishing we really can't keep them. The pub- of songwriter, can be as little as 30 %. Vetlitskaya, Irina Saltykova, Kristina one of the attendees of the dinner. company in Russia. lisher is offering a better deal than us." A total of 2,150 songwriters are Orbakaite, Tanya Bulanova, Natalya Songs recognized for 3 million per- Sergei Semenov, one of the most RAS, though, is legally obliged to tol- RAS members, and not more than Gulkina, and a number of other acts. He formances were "Layla," written by experienced intellectual property erate and work with publishers 15 % -20% of them "will walk out and says that he "left RAS only on mechan- Eric Clapton and Jim Gordon and pub- lawyers in Russia, set up a publishing because, under law, RAS is a publicly join publishing companies; the rest ical royalties. Most of my works are lished by Throat Music and Warner/ and legal consultancy company in 1989, owned nonprofit organization that is the publishers will not want," accord- released on Soyuz, who have better Chappell Music International; "To Love FTM- Entertainment. The company prohibited from taking part in coming to the RAS spokesman. He knowledge of who presses what and Somebody," written by Robin and tried to build a wide -ranging publish- mercial activities. acknowledges, though, that there will how much and want to earn money no Barry Gibb and published by BMG ing business and signed publishing Mechanical royalty rates in Russia be more publishing companies in the less than I do." Music Publishing/Gibb Brothers Music; agreements with a number of com- stand at 8% of published price to deal- near future. However, he has decided to remain and "The Long And Winding Road," posers for movie music. ers (the advertised wholesale price), Zosimov confirms that PolyGram with RAS for public performance/air- written by John Lennon and Paul Semenov says, "We tried to negoti- which is equivalent to about $2 for CDs Russia will form a publishing arm by play royalties. "I can join Soyuz full McCartney and published by Northern ate an agreement with RAS based on and 50 cents for cassettes for Russian the end of the year, and "given the scale, but if they will collect my public typical Western patterns, but RAS was Phonographic Assn. members. Western know -how, we will beat any performance royalties, they will keep not ready to acknowledge the the exis- While Soyuz is in a better position Russian publisher." He claims the top their percentage and I will get less tence of a publisher in between RAS than RAS to administer mechanical songwriting talent will join his compa- money," he explains. FOR THE RECORD and the author, and our two -year talks royalties -the Soyuz Corp. receives ny. Soyuz can already boast of signing Molchanov maintains that for all of Two names in the Nov. 2 story led to a dead end." firsthand information on pressings such leading songwriters as Maxim the hits he has had recently with vari- about Santa Monica, Calif. -based As a result, FTM's copyrights were from manufacturing plants -no one in Dunayevsky and Oleg Molchanov and ous singers, he is receiving a modest Hyperdisc were misspelled. The respected in the West but not in Rus- the Russian Federation has better per- poet Poperechny. income from RAS of about $200 -$300 a correct spellings are Setsuko sia. formance /airplay royalty mechanisms Soyuz says it has signed a publishing month. In addition, he says, this money Yamashiro and Shinnosuke Sori- PolyGram acquired a Russian pub- than RAS. agreement with Arkadi Ukupnik, started coming in only quite recently, machi. The debut album by Hyper - lishing company when it bought the Earlier this year, RAS signed licens- another hit songwriter, who composes while Soyuz paid him $5,000 immedi- disc group Cagnet will be released businesses of PolyGram Russia man- ing deals with most of the national radio for many Russian stars and is also a ately after the initial sales success of in Japan in mid- January. aging director Boris Zosimov in the and TV stations, and RAS claims that performer, signed to PolyGram. the new album by Irina Saltykova, for aftermath of the collapse of commu- one -third of major broadcasters in the Maxim Dunayevsky, son of Soviet which he wrote most of the songs.

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www.americanradiohistory.com International Canada Sorry Japan Imprint Tristar Performance Right Merits Debated Attracts Sought -After Acts Pending Bill Would Create New Airplay Royalties BY STEVE McCLURE Marcella Detroit's second solo album, BY LARRY Le BLANC lective to oversee the neighboring their share of neighboring rights rev- "Feeler." rights tariffs and revenue, and even enue. "That will be a matter of negoti- TOKYO -Sony Records Japan's re- "We chose her because everybody at TORONTO -As the House of Com- general agreement for the collective to ation," he says. "[For distribution], the cently established indie -style label Tristar fell in love with the track `Boy' mons' Standing Committee on Canadi- operate on a 50 -50 split, several indus- record company might ask for it, and Tristar Records has beaten to the when they first heard it -it was so an Heritage holds hearings on revisions try observers doubt that recording [independent labels or producers] can punch other companies here by signing good for radio," says Tabata. to the Canadian Copyright Act, record artists will be able to hold on to their say, `You're not getting it.'" much -sought -after act Bis for Japan. The album, which contains a Japan - companies, industry associations, and share. All the discussions about neighboring The Scottish trio, which is signed to only bonus track, "Miss Anne Throp," artist management firms are speculat- "Robertson has unequivocally told rights windfall might be premature, U.K. indie label Wiija and is licensed to is being sold for the special low price of ing about the projected flow of revenue the [C -32] board that monies will go to however. A CRIA- commissioned analy- the Beastie Boys' Grand Royal label for $17.58 (2,000 yen) as part of Sony's that would result. the recording artists, but I don't believe sis prepared last month by Coopers & North America, had been approached "Flash Price" promotion. Two months Bill C -32 was introduced last April in it," says David Basskin, president of the Lybrand Consulting in Toronto suggests by seven Japanese labels, according to after its release, "Feeler" will go back the House by Deputy Prime Minister Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights that any expected revenue would be far Tristar A&R staffer Hana Tabata. up to $20.22 (2,300 yen). and Minister of Canadian Heritage Agency. "I don't less than most industry figures now Tristar will release Bis' as- yet -unti- Tristar is working closely with MTV Sheila Copps and Industry Canada believe artists will expect. Using a conservative tariff of tled debut album in March 1997. "I fell Japan to promote "Feeler," which has Minister John Manley (Billboard, May see much of that 1.5% of gross radio-advertising revenues, in love with their single `Kandy Pop' sold nearly 50,000 units in Japan so far. 11) and passed through a second read- money until they the study reported that revenue payouts when I was in London. It was very, very "We think MTV is going to be much ing in June. The bill would augment have recouped at would be limited for at least five years. catchy," says Tabata. "One of Tristar's stronger [in Japan] than it now is," 1988 revisions to the Canadian Copy- their labels." Revenue would be modest for several strategies is to grab artists at an early explains Tabata. "We think we can right Act of 1921. Lawyer/manag- reasons. First, because 50% of the eligi- stage in their careers and develop our achieve good synergy with them." C -32's most controversial aspect is its er Chip Sutherland ble recording -industry repertoire is for- own marketing strategy without MTV chose the video of "Boy" as a proposal for neighboring rights, includ- of Pier 21 Man- eign, half the money collected would depending on those in other countries." heavy-rotation Buzz Clip, airing it 220 ing a performance right ensuring that SUTHERLAND agement in Hali- leave the country. Furthermore, there The basic idea behind the label -the times over the course of six weeks. performers, musicians, and owners of fax, Nova Scotia, would be substantial start -up costs in set- third imprint established by Sony's Detroit is taping a Christmas special rights to a master recording (including which handles the Rankin Family, ting up a collective, including the legal international labels division, after flag- here for MTV Japan. record companies) will be remunerated agrees. "Record companies are going costs of incorporation, preparing policies, ship labels Columbia and Epic -is to Overseeing the label's operations on when songs are aired on radio. Cur- to want to put their hooks into [neigh- and tariff submissions, as well as costs find and market new international acts a day -to -day basis is Mime Mase. She rently, only composers and publishers boring rights revenue]." for creating a management structure and for the Japanese market. takes over from Jack Matsumura, who receive a royalty for airplay on Canadi- One of those opposed to the 50 -50 database management and enforcement. Meanwhile, Tristar recently became has left Sony Music Entertainment an radio. split is Al Mair, owner of Attic Records "I don't know if we're gaining any- the first label in the world to release (Japan) to pursue other projects. As the bill now stands, all Canadian in Toronto, who feels labels are entitled thing [with neighboring rights], be- radio stations would pay a yearly rate of to hold on to any revenue generated by cause the costs of collecting it for the $100 Canadian toward neighboring the master they've paid for. first five years are going to outweigh rights, based on the first $1.25 million of "It bothers me-the concept of artists the revenue," says Kulin. SOURCE- TAGGING TESTED IN U.K. annual advertising revenues. According being paid direct [in neighboring rights] "It'll take close to $10 million before (Continued from page 55) to 1994 Statistics Canada data, only 65% -because [record companies] pay 100% there's a plus figure [to distribute]," tant to keep the momentum going, and a Sensormatic system there. "Germany of Canada's private radio stations -or of the costs of recording and marketing, says Chater. "Who's going to put in $10 I am confident that Sensormatic will is an electro- magnetic -dominated mar- 327 stations out of 495-would pay this and [radio airplay] is a use made of a million to support [a collective] ?" find a solution to the problem of clear ket, so they have been saying that they amount. master, no different than any other use," "I'd assume the money will be found packaging," he says. want to find a solution within that. I Tariff rates applied to advertising says Mair. from the record industry or the gov- Culleton would like to see a test car- think we have caused them to sit up and revenues in excess of $1.25 million would Countering Mair's view is manager ernment," says Graham Henderson of ried out with a gangsta rap title, a take notice. The new German store is be set by the Copyright Board, an inde- Jake Gold of the Management Trust the law firm Graham Henderson & genre that he says is popular among tagging on the packaging, and some of pendent administrative tribunal, fol- (the Tragically Hip, the Watchmen) in Associates in Toronto. "I don't think shoplifters. our competitors are now starting to lowing public hearings and would be Toronto, who says that record compa- recording artists would be required to As for the production process, EMI take notice," he says. phased in over five years. nies shouldn't be entitled to any neigh- help set it up." International's technical director Another area of concern for German Following the expected wrap -up of boring rights revenue. "If [radio airplay Counters Kulin, "Anybody who (manufacturing) Richard Green says retailers is that the security tags are Bill C -32 hearings in December, there income is] directly related to produc- expects revenue should be expected to that the introduction of source tags has being carried on the packaging rather will be an overall review of any proposed tion, why should the record companies contribute." gone "very smoothly." For the test, the than on the disc itself, the method they revisions -which could take six months profit from it ?" asks Gold. "If anything, While the Society of Composers, tags are inserted by White Horse, the favor. White believes that the system is or longer -before the bill goes back to [the record company's share of] 50% Authors, and Music Publishers of Cana- company that manufactures CD trays not viable, while his U.K. colleague the House of Commons for its third should go against the recoupment of da (SOCAN) supports the principle of for EMI, but Green believes that func- Stafford adds, "The majority of people reading. If passed there, the bill goes to the artist." neighboring rights, the Canadian per- tion could be seamlessly introduced who want to get around an anti -theft the Senate, which could either pass it Sutherland argues that if labels don't forming right society isn't keen on into the manufacturing process at system are professionals, and these into law, amend it, or return it to the have access to neighboring rights rev- being involved in launching a neighbor- EMI's Swindon plant. people will want to sell the CDs on [to House of Commons for further study. enue, they will offer less favorable ing rights collective. This is because The next step in the U.K. will be to others]. Without the case, it is absolute- Music industry sources expect that if terms in their recording contracts. Canadian broadcasters are either seek- digest the results of the three tests. ly useless." neighboring rights are passed, a joint "Certainly, it would enable them to ing a full exemption from neighboring Bob Lewis, director- general of BARD, However, the German Record Re- collective-representing record com- make an argument which they make all rights for all private radio stations or, says, "We wanted to do all the tests and tailers' Assn. remains to be convinced. panies, performers, and musicians, with the time about [not getting] merchan- failing that, a reduction in royalties make sure that it works and that it was- Says chairman Bodo Bochnig, "We are a 50% interest by each group -would dising, publishing, and touring income, payable to SOCAN. SOCAN opposes n't going to set off alarms in stores. We not generally opposed to the anti-theft be created to collect such revenues. which is, `Don't complain about [the low any dilution of its radio tariffs to pay also have to look at the cost implications system, although we are decidedly "We've had discussions with every royalty rate] because we're giving you for neighboring rights. and who will fund it. It's only then will against the system favored by the major [record] company, and there's a a start and we're spending all this mon- According to the Canadian Assn. of we be able to sit down with the other British. In my opinion, we need to safe- unanimous agreement that the artists' ey.' I can also see record companies not Broadcasters, which represents the manufacturers." guard the source rather than the cover. revenue flow [a 50% share of neighbor- being prepared to give as big advances majority of Canada's privately owned In continental Europe, the progress That means that the anti -theft device ing rights monies] should be 100% ded- and cutting back on tour support." radio stations, broadcasters paid more of source -tagging has not been quite as must be attached to the record. icated to them," says Brian Robertson, McBride agrees. "If an artist can than $22 million Canadian to SOCAN smooth. William White, director of "Anti -theft systems have been dis- president of the Canadian Record make a half-decent living through other last year. "[Broadcasters] are arguing source protection for Sensormatic Eur- cussed enough on an international level, Industry Assn. (CRIA). means than from me, I'm going to throw that if the government wants to give a ope, says, "Germany has an installed and we think that a radio-based or elec- Bernie Finkelstein, president of less money at it," he says. new right, it should come off SOCAN. base [of electro-magnetic technology], so tro- magnetic solution would be the True North Records, says, "Certainly, Stan Kulin, president of Warner As you can imagine, we don't want any- there is an issue there. We are having best, although we do favor the latter it would benefit me if all [neighboring Music Canada, asks, "What happens thing to do with a new collective," says discussions with several retail associa- solution. We think that there should be rights revenue] came to me and I was if an artist comes to us and says, `I Michael Rock, GM of SOCAN. tions and major retailers on the conti- a single anti -theft system for records able to apply [the artists' share of] 50% need X amount of dollars for more However, Rock confirms that the eco- nent, but at the moment, there is no and books." toward recoupability, but I have no tour support, and I'm willing to waive nomics of launching a new collective national association following BARD's White also points out that Sensor - problem with it being split at source." my performance royalty? Or while might lead to SOCAN becoming in- lead. We are working on a key account matic has notched up some successes Terry McBride, president of Nettwerk during a negotiation an artist says volved in a lesser role. basis with the major retailers, and we do elsewhere in Europe, most recently in Productions, a Vancouver-based label, they'd rather have this or that and "If any of SOCAN's infrastructure, anticipate that there will be one or two Denmark, where two key retailers, also favors the 50 -50 split. "An act can rather give us their share of perfor- such as our computers or database, countries coming on board shortly." Fona and Merlin, have agreed to intro- sell 100,000 copies in Canada but still be mance rights ?" could be useful [to a neighboring rights However, HMV's Culleton believes duce the Sensormatic technology and in debt to their record company. If an Brian Chater, president of the Cana- collective], then our directors would give the climate may be changing in Ger- "jointly push for source protection." artist is selling 100,000 copies consis- dian Independent Record Production every favorable consideration to that," many. In September, HMV opened its tently, I'm in a profitable situation and I Assn., concedes that independent labels he says. "No wants to have what little first German outlet in Centro shopping Assistance in preparing this story was don't really care about the artist debit." and producers, in order to secure nat- money there is in this country eaten up center in Oberhausen (Billboard, Sept. provided by Wolfgang Spahr in Ham- While there is widespread music ional distribution, will likely be pres- by administration [for neighboring 21) near Düsseldorf and has introduced burg. industry endorsement for a single col- sured by record companies to give up rights]."

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RETAILING DISTRIBUTION DIRECT SALESHOME VIDEO ENTER *ACTIVE A C C E S S O R I E S Tower's Second Splashdown In Lincoln Center Chain Expects Revamped Store To Be Top U.S. Outlet BY ED CHRISTMAN Making matters worse, Tower suf- ter store, has a different way to well as a Pottery Barn store. "Before, fered the ignominy of shutting down describe the surrounding neighbor- we were the main retail destination NEW YORK -On Saturday (16), its Upper East Side outlet, which was hood: "It's a gold mine," she states. around here, but now there is a lot Tower Records /Video will try to losing money since it opened, in July Steve Harman, currently Tower's New more retail traffic" due to the stores reassert itself as the dominant music 1992. York /Philadelphia manager but previ- that have opened during that period. merchant in New York. ously GM of the Lincoln Center store, Harman states. On that day, the West Sacramento, E3ILLE30AF2ED agrees. "The neighborhood has Due to the concentration of home Calif. -based retailer will hold the changed dramatically in the two years entertainment software created by grand reopening of its Lincoln Center we were gone," he says. Tower, Barnes & Noble, and Trans (DETAIL the Lin- Across the street, in buildings devel- World, Harman projects that store, a three -level, 47,000 -square -foot IS COMING SOON TO oped by the same landlord as that of coln Center area will become the dom- outlet that is expected to displace its A STORE NEAR YOU! T Greenwich Village store as the chain's Tower, Barnes & Noble has opened a inant place in Manhattan to buy music Tower Lincoln Center store will highest -grossing U.S. outlet. book and music superstore, and Trans and books. As for the Tower store The For the last two years, Tower Tower president Russ Solomon says, World Entertainment has opened a itself, Harman says, "We feel that this have a cafe where customers can listen to music. (Bill- Records /Video had lost the New York "We always set the pace in New York. 22,000- square -foot outlet. Also, the store will become the chain's U.S. flag- sit, relax, and spotlight, while its two main super- But then, due to redevelopment, we Eddie Bauer clothing chain has ship store." board photo) store competitors, Virgin and HMV, lost our location and lost ground here. opened an outlet in that complex, as (Continued on next page) had splashy store openings in Times Now we are ready to make it up." Square and Herald Square, respec- The new Lincoln Center outlet "will tively. be much bigger and grander" than its While its original site on the north- predecessor, according to Solomon. Alternative Promoter Targets Retailers west corner of Broadway and 66th Also, he describes the neighborhood Street was being redeveloped, the surrounding the store as the "cultural Tower Lincoln Center store was dis- center of New York." Across the street Firm Focuses On Play At Upscale Locales placed seven blocks uptown to a weak- is Lincoln Center, which comprises the er location, where sales were off by Metropolitan Opera House, Avery BY FRANK DICOSTANZO are those with a distinctive style and enough to rely solely on advertising almost 50 %. That location, on Broad- Fisher Hall, and an arts library. On unique sound. and retail to get music heard," she way between 73rd and 74th streets in the other side of Broadway is Sony's NEW YORK -Is it a hit or a miss? She cites Toni Braxton, Oleta says, adding that radio play is the Ansonia Building, is a short block Imax Theater, the only one of its kind A new album's success may depend Adams, Kenny G, and Michael increasingly difficult to achieve. from a successful HMV store, on 72nd in New York. on how you react to music the next Bolton as artists who play particu- "The [album] had no radio play, and Street. Suzy Haws, GM of the Lincoln Cen- time you dine out, get a haircut, or larly well in consumer-based busi- this was one of the ways we used to relax at a spa. ness situations. expose people to this incredible Alternative promotional avenues Obviously, not every new release record." are being created in some of the For developing acts, getting air- most unlikely places. Falling into the TRRGET MUSIC MRRKETING play is an even greater challenge, realm of "lifestyle" or "value- added" concedes Jason Whittington, head of marketing, some new releases are sales at Geffen Records. At least filling the air space of a growing half the artists being promoted via number of upscale restaurants, bou- is suitable for airplay through these alternative channels fall into the tiques, beauty salons, health spas, channels. "I do turn down projects developing act category, notes Whit- cruise ships, and even cigar bars. that I feel may distort the ambiance tington, whose recent alternative "Exposing new music in places of some establishments," she says. promotions include artists like Herb where people spend their leisure One example, she says, are live Alpert, Pat Metheny, and the Wild time is a wonderful way to reach albums that may contain too much Colonials. music buyers," says Bette Hisiger, applause or talk. He adds that alternative channels founder of Target Music Marketing, "These nontraditional channels are crucial in exposing new music a New York -based firm that services provide a very effective means of outside of MTV, radio, and other tra- businesses with new albums and exposing new music to the con- ditional avenues because many release information. sumers," says Joyce Castagnola, records may not be heard otherwise. Established eight years ago, the senior VP of sales at Virgin "Targeting airplay to an atmosphere company tracks response rates and Records. The label recently helped where customers can relax, spend Tower staffers are hard at work preparing the chain's Lincoln Center outlet for its provides feedback to labels. promote Charlie Watts' latest jazz time, and enjoy the music makes Saturday (16) grand reopening. (Billboard photo) According to Hisiger, albums that album, "Long Ago And Far Away," perfect sense and is excellent expo - tend to get the best overall response through Target. "It's just not (Continued on page 63)

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TOWER'S SECOND SPLASHDOWN IN LINCOLN CENTER (Continued from preceding page) Although Tower has never publicly regarded as the dominant music retail- Tower stores, with their brightly stated the sales of its New York stores, er in New York." painted wooden fixtures and an inun- newsline... music industry sales and distribution HMV executives, on the other hand, dation of graphic sales materials, have executives have long regarded its two beg to differ. The Stamford, Conn. - been clean but funky shopping expe- VIACOM reports flat earnings for its Blockbuster Video stores and Broadway stores as the No. 1 and No. based chain already has four super- riences. an operating loss for Blockbuster Music in the third quarter, which 2 sales stores in the U.S. Billboard stores in Manhattan: the previously But in Lincoln Center, Tower man- ended Sept. 30. For the 506 music stores, there was negative cash estimates that the downtown Tower mentioned Broadway outlet; the 86th agement has chosen a reserved "birds- flow (earnings before interest, taxes, amortization, and deprecia- retail complex -including the record Street and Lexington Avenue store; eye maple" color for most of its racks, tion) of $4.1 million for the period, compared with positive cash flow store on Broadway and Fourth Street the previously mentioned Herald except in the classical and opera of $3.3 million in the same period last year. Music revenue rose 11.5% and the video and book stores on Square store, at 34th Street and Sixth departments, where the fixtures are to $140.3 million from $125.8 million despite a reduction in the num- Lafayette and Fourth Street -has Avenue; and on Fifth Avenue and 46th burgundy- colored. ber of stores from 533 a year ago. Viacom says it will close up to 50 annual sales of $35 million. At its peak, Street. Bob Williams, HMV's VP of The store, designed by New York - of the remaining music stores. In the quarter, Blockbuster Video had the uptown Broadway store had annu- development, says, "It is my under- based Buttrick, White & Burtis, will cash flow of $193.9 million on $726.1 million in revenue, compared al sales of $25 million, Billboard esti- standing that HMV, with its four be the most expensive one Tower has with $191.9 million in cash flow on revenue of $615.4 million a year mates. stores, sells more CDs than anybody built in the U.S. Construction costs are ago. In other news, Viacom announces that, as expected, it will move Tower executives declined to reveal else on the island of Manhattan." expected to come in at around $9 mil- the headquarters of Blockbuster from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to Dal- sales figures, but Harman says he Williams concedes that the New York lion, while inventory is expected to las, where it has distribution facilities. expects the new Lincoln Center outlet market is getting crowded with super- cost $6 million, according to Solomon. Viacom's MTV Networks posted a 26.7% rise in cash flow to $148.6 to generate incrementally larger sales stores. "Certain stores will find it Harman adds that the store will open million on a 27.5% increase in revenue to $349.3 million. The com- than the old outlet. "The old store here more difficult because of the new with 500,000- 600,000 CDs in stock. pany's entertainment division, which includes Paramount Pictures, had 18,130 square feet; now we have Tower store. But I don't think HMV In addition to having Tower's trade- reports a 10.2% gain in cash flow to $78.8 million on a 17.3% jump 47,000 square feet," he states. "With a will be one of them." mark wide selection, Harman says, in revenue to $864.7 million. much bigger store, we expect it to be a Also, as part of the Times Square the store has been designed to be a lis- much bigger volume producer." area redevelopment, HMV is planning tening experience. The store is SEAGRAM CO. reports that cash flow for its MCA Music Entertain- But while Tower executives tout the to open a store on 42nd Street between equipped with seven sound systems. ment subsidiary plunged 66.6% in the first fiscal quarter, which potential of the new Lincoln Center Seventh and Eighth avenues. More- In addition to the opera and classical ended Sept. 30, to $7 million from $21 million. Revenue for the music outlet, 20 blocks to the south in Times over, the chain is said to be contem- rooms, the store will have a separate group rose to $345 million from $339 million. A Seagram's Square -in a location repeatedly dis- plating opening a superstore in down- world music room, which will be larg- spokesman says revenue was down because the dained by Tower management-Vir- town Manhattan. er than those in many traditional release schedule was weaker this year than last, gin Entertainment has opened what Tower's Harman is skeptical that record stores. and cash flow fell because of lower revenue, start- MCA could prove to be the highest sales vol- New York can absorb all the planned Also, the area housing jazz, blues, up costs for two new labels (Universal Records and ume store in the U.S., if it maintains superstores. "This is a big city, but folk, and country will have its own Rising Tide /Nashville), and continued expansion its current sales pace. Billboard esti- how many big record stores can the sound system, as will the rock and soul internationally. MCA Music also operates MCA Records, Geffen mates that the store could reach $45 city handle ?" he asks. Despite the department, the show and vocals Records, and GRP Records and distributes DreamWorks Records. million -$50 million in sales for 1996. influx of superstores, Harman thinks department, and the video depart- Seagram's entertainment unit, which includes Universal Pictures Ian Duffell, president/CEO of Vir- Tower is well positioned in the city. He ment, located in the basement. and MCA Home Video, reports $152 million in cash flow on $893 mil- gin Entertainment's North American notes that the chain's downtown out- Moreover, in addition to placing at lion in revenue, compared with cash flow of $139 million on revenue operation, declined to comment on let has proved itself as a destination least two listening stations featuring of $922 million in the same period last year. sales volume. But he says that the two store, and that the company's outlet in 12 titles each in every aisle (the rock stores can co -exist nicely. "Our Times Trump Tower has done nicely for and soul department has six listening NATIONAL ASSN. OF RECORDING MERCHANDISERS (NARM) says that Square store has created a market itself. stations per aisle), the store will place independent distributor Navarre will host the opening reception at that didn't exist in New York, particu- As for the Lincoln Center store, listening stations in strategic endcaps. NARM's 39th annual convention March 8 -11 in Orlando, Fla., next larly with tourists," Duffell states. "I Harman notes that it likely will gen- Furthermore, the outlet will have an year. The theme of the opening party is "The Virtual Reception," don't think we will do less well with erate as much as 30% of its business old- fashioned listening room, which and NARM says it will give "attendees an opportunity to step into Tower opening. Times Square and from traffic coming to Lincoln Center. will be able to accommodate as many and experience the excitement and adventure of the technological Lincoln Center are very distinctive In order to capitalize on that traffic, as three people. Overall, customers cyberworld." Navarre distributes music and CD -ROM products and markets." not only will the store have a large will be able to preview up to 1,000 has a subsidiary, Digital Entertainment, that develops multimedia When pressed, Duffell acknowl- room for classical music, but it will albums at the store, says Harman. products and services. edges Tower as the dominant music have a separate room for opera, too. In building the store, Harman says, merchant in Manhattan, currently. A tour of the Lincoln Center store, the chain designed it to maximize the LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, a home video supplier, reports a 24.2% drop But he is quick to add, "We will have while still under construction, shows experience the company had after in net profit to $1.2 million in the third quarter. Net sales declined four more stores open within 18 that the outlet will be Tower's first spending 10 years at that location. 9% to $36.4 million. The Van Nuys, Calif. -based company attributes months, and I think by then we will be upscale -looking store. Previously, In another move to better its offer- the declines to the lack of a major sell- through video title in the ings, the uptown store will have a big- quarter comparable to "Stargate" in 1995. But Live also reports ger singles selection and a much larg- "slightly higher video rental" revenue in the period. Its biggest er selection of rental and sell-through rental release was "The Substitute." During the quarter, LIVE videos than the old store. Also, books began a theatrical film distribution division. Its first movie, "Hotel E X E C U T I V E T U R N T A B L E and magazines will have a much broad- De Love," will be released in the first quarter of 1997. er role, with some titles in the former DISTRIBUTION. Ron Archer is pro- category to be merchandised through- BELL ATLANTIC VIDEO SERVICES has begun offering video promoted to director of black music mar- out the store in the appropriate gramming in Dover Township, N.J., with the acquisition of the New keting for Sony Music Distribution in departments. And in a first for the Jersey assets of Future Vision. The telephone company had been New York. He was manager of urban New York /Philadelphia region, the testing its own video transmission services in certain U.S. locations. college marketing. store will have a small cafe, which will be sponsored by The Village Voice. NEW VIDEO GROUP is distributing a three -volume videocassette HOME VIDEO. Meg Joseph is named While the Lincoln Center store boxed set on "The Future Of Investing," produced by Wall Street director of international sell- through won't have a stage like HMV's 86th Journal Video in celebration of marketing for Columbia TriStar Home ARCHER JOSEPH Street store or a space that can accom- N lE w v I IDR°-E O the 100th anniversary of the Video in Culver City, Calif. She recent- modate a temporary stage like Vir- Dow Jones Industrial Average. ly received her MBA from Columbia RELATED FIELDS. George S. Scimone gin's Times Square outlet, Tower's The Wall Street Journal is Business School. is promoted to president of Reader's Haws says that the store will be able owned by Dow Jones and Co. The set has a $59.95 list price. Richard Cohen, president of MGM Digest U.S.A. in Pleasantville, N.Y. He to handle in -store performances bet- Home Entertainment in Los Angeles, was corporate VP/controller. ter than the previous store or the ALL AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS, owner of All American Music retains that role and is named presi- downtown store. "On each floor, there (formerly Scotti Bros. Records), has completed a $155 million bank dent of MGM Consumer Products. ENTER *ACTIVE. Hasbro Interactive are racks that are on wheels," she credit facility that replaces a $135 million credit line. The Santa 20th Century Fox Home Enter- Worldwide in Beverly, Mass., explains, "so we can move them and Monica, Calif. -based company also says it has issued notices of tainment in Los Angeles, Calif., pro- appoints James A. Adams VP of make room so that customers will be redemption for all outstanding 6.5% convertible subordinated notes motes John Sullivan to VP of physical sales, Anthony Parks VP of able to see the person that they are due in 2003. The redemption will be funded from proceeds of a distribution and David Tithof to direc- research and development, and Rus- coming to meet." recently completed offering of $100 million senior subordinated tor of physical distribution in North- sell C. Serbagi and Jonathan H. And the customers surely will be notes. brook, Ill. They were director and Leach co- directors of sales. They coming, according to Harman. Since manager, respectively, of physical dis- were, respectively, VP/GM of the inventory began rolling into the RECOTON, the marketer of consumer electronics accessories, says tribution. Navarre, head of research and devel- new store a couple of weeks ago, its Recoton Audio Corp. (RAC) subsidiary has consolidated its Ger- Bryan Smith is promoted to opment for MicroProse Software, "people have been coming up to the man audio operations, Magnat Audio Producte GmbH and MacAudio director of marketing promotions for director of Eastern sales for Via- doors telling us they're glad we are Electronic GmbH, in one centralized location near Cologne. The com- Baker & Taylor Entertainment in com /Simon & Schuster, and director back in the neighborhood. If I had a pany says, "This consolidation is part of our ongoing efforts to Morton Grove, Ill. He was promo- of sales for the video game division dollar for everyone who told us that, streamline many of the RAC operations for greater efficiency." tions manager. of DeLorme Mapping. I'd be rich."

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COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE AND RACK SALES Cheryl Lynn, and Donny Osmond, REPORTS COLLECTED, COMPILED, AND PROVIDED BY SoundScan " oZ whose chart -topping comeback hit ARTIST TITLE Of Love" was a i w á w '1"111 = "Soldier Sturken/ P. 3 -a 3 LABEL & NUMBER/DIP_. 5 Rogers copyright. Solo artist pro- * * No. 1 * * jects ensued, as did the bands Too SOUNDTRACK GREASE Much Too Soon and Rhythm Syndi- 3 weeks at No. 1 103 cate, the latter scoring with the No. KENNY G MIRACLES THE HOLIDAY ALBUM 2 hit "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." in 1991 before 2 4 ARISTA 18767 (10.98/16.98) 17 terminating in 1993. BOB MARLEY AND THE WAILERS9 LEGEND 3 2 TUFF GONG 846210*/ISLAND (10.98/17.98) 273 "We've reinvented ourselves THE DOORS' THE BEST OF THE DOORS about eight times," says Sturken. 4 - ELEKTRA 60345/EEG (12.98/19.98) 259 "But our past success has nothing to JOURNEYAa JOURNEY'S GREATEST HITS 5 3 COLUMBIA 44493 (9.98 EQ/15.98) 282 do with the success we're having MARIAH CAREYA' MERRY CHRISTMAS now. After Rhythm Syndicate, 6 27 COLUMBIA 64222 (10.98 EQ/16.98) 13 which was a bump in the road where BEASTIE BOYS A' LICENSED TO ILL we stopped writing and producing 7 5 DEF JAM 527351 /MERCURY (7.98 E0/11.98) 204 we fill playing and MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER A' CHRISTMAS IN THE AIRE until had our of 8 32 AMERICAN GRAMAPHONE 1995 (10.98/17.98) 2 touring, it took a while to get back PINK FLOYDA'° THE WALL into writing again and playing our 9 9 COLUMBIA 36183* (15.98 E0/31.98) 287 songs for people, because people THE BEATLES9 ABBEY ROAD 10 30 CAPITOL 46446* (10.98/16.98) 130 didn't remember us as songwrit- PINK FLOYDA' DARK SIDE OF THE MOON ers -and we'd changed totally from 11 7 CAPITOL 46001* (9.98/15.98) . 284 what we'd done before. The song - RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE craft always stays the same, 12 6 EPIC 52959* (10.98 EQ/16.98) Iii 34 writing ENIGMA A' MCMXC A.D. but the sound changes every six 13 10 CHARISMA 86224NIRGIN (10.98/16.98) 2 months, so our music sounded dif- JAMES TAYLOR A" GREATEST HITS Now live has come 279 ferent. playing 14 8 WARNER BROS. 3113* (7.98/11.98) live THE SMASHING PUMPKINS A° SIAMESE DREAM back to R &B and hip -hop, and 15 16 VIRGIN 88267* (9.98/15.98) 50 playing is how we started. And peo- JIMMY BUFFETTAz SONGS YOU KNOW BY HEART ple are getting more excited about 16 11 MCA 5633* (7.98/11.98) 280 songs -and we've been writing METALLICAA' ...AND JUSTICE FOR ALL 17 12 ELEKTRA 60812/EEG (9.98/15.98) 267 songs a long time." THE DOORS A2 GREATEST HITS "The Power Of A Woman," 18 13 ELEKTRA 61996/EEG (10.98/16.98) 23 Rogers notes, kicked the tune - JIMI HENDRIX2 THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE 19 22 MCA 10829 (10.98/17.98) 76 smiths' career into high gear inter- VAN MORRISON A' THE BEST OF VAN MORRISON nationally a year ago, especially 20 17 POLYDOR 841970/A&M (10.98/17.98) 72 after MCA Music's Willie Morrison NINE INCH NAILS A' PRETTY HATE MACHINE in London networked them into 21 26 TVT 2610* (9.98/15.98) 161 THE BEATLES A5 1967 -1970 "countless" projects. 22 47 CAPITOL 97039* (15.98/30.98) 85 "We went to England at the time ENYA ° WATERMARK it was busting out, and everything 23 24 REPRISE 26774/WARNER BROS. (10.98/15.98) 259 just exploded for us there," Rogers THE BEATLES As SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND 24 35 CAPITOL 46442* (10.98/16.98) 161 says. "Now we split our work 50 -50 THE BEATLES THE BEATLES between there and here, though we 25 50 CAPITOL 46443* (14.98/26.98)' 62 usually make [U.K. artists] come PATSY CLINE A' 12 GREATEST HITS 26 15 MCA 12* (7.98/12.98) 267 over here to work." SARAH MCLACHLAN A' FUMBLING TOWARDS ECSTASY The U.S. /U.K. connection serves 27 29 NETTWERK 18725/ARISTA (10.98/15.981M 15 to freshen the songwriters' output THE BEATLES 5 1962 -1966 and strengthen their credibility at 28 - CAPITOL 97036* (15.98/30.98) 63 says "But the STEVE MILLER BANDA° GREATEST HITS 1974 -78 both ends, Sturken. 29 21 CAPITOL46101 (7.98/11.98) 276 interesting thing for us is proving COUNTING CROWS 4' AUGUST & EVERYTHING AFTER ourselves with the young artists," 30 25 DGC 24528/GEFFEN (10.98/15.98) 24 he says. "They're the toughest audi- METALLICAA' RIDE THE LIGHTNING 31 28 MEGAFORCE 60396/EEG (9.98/13.98) 255 ence you'll ever have, and some of 2PAC STRICTLY 4 MY N.I.G.G.A.Z... them don't know us except for 32 14 INTERSCOPE 50604 * /PRIORITY (9.98/16.98) 8 maybe the one track they've just TRACY CHAPMAN A° TRACY CHAPMAN 33 20 ELEKTRA 60774/EEG (7.98/11.98) 32 heard." METALLICA' MASTER OF PUPPETS 34 31 ELEKTRA 60439/EEG (9.98/15.98) 251 ADAM SANDLER THEY'RE ALL GONNA LAUGH AT YOU 35 18 WARNER BROS. 45393 (9.98/15.98) IMI 15 PROMOTER 2PAC 2PACALYPSE NOW (Continued from page 61) 36 23 INTERSCOPE 50603* /PRIORITY (10.98/16.98) 8 CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL A' CHRONICLE VOL. 1 sure for a CD," Whittington says. 37 39 FANTASY 2* (10.98/17.98) 186 Although a fair share of the music THE NEXT GENERATION SOUNDTRACK A' TOP GUN played through these channels 38 - COLUMBIA 40323 (7.98 EO/11.98) 114 being ENIGMA A' THE CROSS OF CHANGES tends to be mainstream hit -driven OF LISTENING STATIONS 39 40 CHARISMA 39236NIRGIN (10.98/16.98) 29 and jazz and classical albums, VAN HALEN A'° VAN HALEN Hisiger says she'd like to see more 40 19 WARNER BROS. 3075 (7.98/11.981 8 =EAR_ RE YO_R TOP HITS WITH DAL HIT 1 AND HIT 5 AC/DCA' BACK IN BLACK blues. "We worked Keb' Mo's 41 34 ATLANTIC 92418/AG (10.98/15.98) 174 OKeh /Epic CD, `Just Like You,' this _I -- EYING STATIONS AND MERCHANDIS- YOUR PRCDLCT WITH GLORIA ESTEFAN.' GREATEST HITS year, which received an incredibly 42 33 EPIC 53046 (10.98 EQ/17.98) 39 3LF TOTEM CONCE T. Nov- YOu CAW SEE AND HEAR THE strong response, but we just don't ERIC CLAPTON'° UNPLUGGED 43 37 DUCK/REPRISE 45024/WARNER BROS. (10.98/16.98) 27 get enough blues records coming our MUSIC. STOCK 40C CDs. ALL IN 2 FEET OF FLCOF SPACE. BARNEY' BARNEY'S FAVORITES VOLUME 1 way." 44 46 BARNEY MUSIC/SBK 27115/EMI (9.98/15.98) 7 Hisiger tracks responses via 311 MUSIC HIT 1 & HIT S FEATUP =S: 45 41 CAPRICORN 942008/MERCURY (9.98 EQ/16.98) 1E11 10 phone surveys, feedback cards, and HANK WILLIAMS, JR. A GREATEST HITS, VOL. 1 written reports. SEE TIE FULL 2D SPIN P-SLANT MUSIC ACCESS 46 36 CURB 77638 (6.98/9.98) 29 Another genre with great alter- THE CRANBERRIES A` EVERYBODY ELSE IS DOIN IT, SO WHY CAN'T WE? native airplay potential, she says, is SUPER SLIM STEEL B0=" _AS{ BUTTON ACIIOP 47 45 ISLAND 514156 (10.98/17.98) ® 14 -over "Dolly Parton's GUNS N' ROSES '° APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION cross country. 3IVP_E INSTGLLATION V!E =T PFJOF 48 43 GEFFEN 24148 (7.98/12.981 178 new CD, `Treasures,' would be a JPTILNS FOR TOTEM - AJTJMA7 C VOLUME RESET MADONNA A' THE IMMACULATE COLLECTION perfect example," she says. 77 49 38 SIRE 26440 */WARNER BROS. (13.98/18.98) Yet, as the name implies, Target Di \»ALL -MOL 4TING 51AL ERRROOF PORT-10LE ZZ TOP A2 GREATEST HITS 50 42 WARNER BROS. 26846 (10.98/16.98) 37 Music Marketing means more than Catalog albums are older titles which have previously appeared on The Billboard 200 Top Albums chart simply getting new music played in and are registering significant sales. Recording Industry Assn. Of America (RIAA) certification for sales local leisure spots. The company, she LIFT )RCaNIZATION of 500,000 units. RIAA certification for sales of 1 million units, with multimillion sellers indicated by explains, can select regions, outlets, U.E.F.: -ONE: 201;945 -8700 FAX: 201/945 -954E a numeral following the symbol. Most albums available on cassette and CD. *Asterisk indicates vinyl LP LIFT® and demographics that correlate to is available. Most tape prices, and CD prices for WEA and BMG labels, are suggested lists. Tape prices AJETFIA: PHONE: +4_/1/58733ê8, Fax: +43/1/5ET4509 Systems witfl future. marked ED, and all other CD prices, are equivalent prices, which are projected from wholesale prices. à label's marketing plan. ® indicates past or present Heatseeker title. 1996, Billboard/BPI Communications, and SoundScan, Inc. (Continued on page 65)

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GEi THE Hear Music's Expansion Noise; Valley Widens Again With JEK

SI!iVICF LOOK FOR HEAR MUSIC to get As with its first two acquisitions, YOU DESERVE! Let you ready to rock'n'roll. The nine -unit, Scott's One -Stop in Indianapolis and our retail experts keep ahead of Boston -based chain has new owners RTI in Omaha, Neb., Valley will con- this ever -changing industry. and wants to grow. But first, there is tinue JEK's operations and will service the little matter of Christmas to attend the Baltimore wholesaler's customers Hot Pricing / Weekly Specials to before putting together expansion from its Woodland, Calif., facility. plans, according to company president Valley CEO Barney Cohen says the Highest Fill Rate In The Industry Don MacKinnon. acquisition "expands our business Since the music specialty store where we aren't so strong. We have no 145,000 + Title Inventory opened its doors in the fall of '92, Hear urban base, and JEK has a good urban Next Day Delivery Music has had a winning concept, at base. So they gave us a list of almost A Doggone least in the eyes of music manufactur- 1,000 SKUs of urban titles that we Electronic Ordering ers. Its stores sport a sleek look, with need to carry but were not. So that will Good Time Personalized Service plenty of tools to help the consumer make us a better one -stop." It's a top dog make an educated purchase. Another way the acquisition helps But its muddled ownership history Valley is to spread the company's cred- celebration with seemed to get in the way of its poten- it risk, he adds. Since the deal will "Dog Songs ", the tial. Originally developed by an indi- bring many more independent cus- latest release from vidual named Kevin Sheehan, Hear tomers to Valley, it makes the one -stop CD ONE STOP Music went through some growing less dependent on the large customers Walt Disney Records. CD'S, TAPES, MUSIC VHS AND LASERDISC, ACCESSORIES, pains before it could land an investor, in its account base. Inspired by the the CML Group. Cohen says that Valley will take on BLANK TAPES, AND MORE. CML, which at one point owned some of JEK's salespeople, although it live- action movie Nordic Trac and the Nature Company. has not been decided whether they will " 101 Dalmatians ", and Britches stay in Balti- Ask for our new store info -pack! Great Outdoors more, relocate this puppy -pop album chains, acquired a to Valley's features canine classics stake in Hear RETA IL headquarters in both old and new (800) 388 -8889 ext. 323 (203) 798 -8852 Fox Music in 1993, Woodland, or be with the intention assigned to one performed by a pack of rolling out the T1tA(Ii of Valley's sales of your favorite concept. But by Ed Chris tman offices in Oma- There's No Business Like Your Business somewhere along ha or Stamford, artists. With this way, We appreciate your friendship and wish you a the CML Conn. collection of howlin assumed total control by buying out JEK owner John Kmiec could not wonderful Holiday Season. Sheehan and promoted MacKinnon to be reached for comment. Kmiec, who hits, you can fetch the the presidency. Around that time, CML earlier this year bought out partner fun of "101" all over leveraged the Nature Company's infra- John Kaminski, will retain an owner- again and bow -wow structure to supply back-room func- ship stake in Great Bay, which was not Divider Cards tions and warehousing for Hear Music. a part of the Valley deal. Great Bay, an your way to a dog- Shelf Talkers But over the past year, CML has independent distributor that shared a gone good time. Custom Styles been divesting its assets. About nine building with JEK, will continue to months ago, according to MacKinnon, ship product from the warehouse, Printed the company sold Britches, and four according to Joyce Lynn, president of Blanks months ago, it sold the Nature Compa- Great Bay and partner in the indie ny. MacKinnon says he knew he need- with Kmiec. 800 -648 -0958 ed to put a deal together. So he Cohen says that Valley has gotten embarked on a search for an investor, pretty good at integrating the assets which met with success. of the acquired one -stops. JEK had MacKinnon declines to reveal the annual sales of $10 million, and Cohen "Bird Dog" name of the investor, but he says that says he believes that "most of it will Everly Brothers the investor and chain's management stick" for Valley. What happens, The U51Ct formed a company called Tympanum according to Cohen, is that Valley gen- "How Much Is That More M Doggie in the Window" 511 to acquire Hear Music from CML. erally ends up losing some of the "We will spend the next six months accounts of the acquired one -stops, but Patti Page positioning the company for growth," the ones that stay pick up most of the "Hound Dog" oIibFIy FzI6riil MacKinnon says. For example, since lost sales, because they end up buying Jerry Lee Lewis its warehousing had been done by Hear more product from Valley, which has a "Little Brown Dog" ;- ds Music, the chain needed to come to much larger inventory. ! rbZ grips with distribution. Cohen reiterated his position that Taj Mahal "Everything Reminds Me off all Gvs The chain has taken over two offices Valley is interested in talking to any rb in the building where its headquarters one -stop in the country that is think- of My Dog" are located and turned them into ware- ing about selling. Generally, Valley Jane Siberry house space. MacKinnon says that the structures a deal so that the results of "Me and You and a Dog chain currently prefers to have vendors the acquisition determine the purchase drop -ship stores whenever feasible. price of the assets. "If sales for us stay Named Boo" After assembling an infrastructure, as good as they have been or improve, Lobo the chain will put together plans to then everyone works out to be a win- grow. MacKinnon declines to specify ner," he says. Plus many more! the scope of the company's planned expansion as of yet. "We just pulled M AKING TRACKS: At Windham away from CML, and we are trying to Hill, Kathy Callahan has joined as the Share the music of Disney have a great Christmas," he says. "We Western regional sales manager, at our website: will continue to operate the stores the replacing Tom Mehrer, who has left http : / /www.disney.com way we have been while we build the the company ... Fred Held, national /DisneyRecords infrastructure. Then we can worry promotion director at M.S. Distribut- about store openings, the Internet, and ing, has relocated to the company's \ other wonderful things." New York office ... Bob Cahill, exec- N utive VP at Grass Records, has left the tCII ezdog new releases, GOBBLE GOBBLE: Valley Record company and is seeking opportunities. Call for Best Pry Distributors He can be 203 WnivibrSA re Updated monthly. continues its acquisition reached at -847 -6293 ... binge, this time buying JEK Enter- Jim Evans, Uni sales manager in Los K E C O R D S 800-835-7072 x 222 prises in Baltimore. The deal was only Angeles, has left the company and is for JEK's assets, and the acquisition seeking opportunities. He can be Disney 828 Mahler Art. fIrtrtingame, California 94010 voice 415- 692 -8700 fax 415- 697 -9145 price was not disclosed. reached at 818 -761 -1050.

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ALTERNATIVE PROMOTER TARGETS RETAILERS (Coiil,ined froIr pog< "For instance, we may promote a Still, like most promotional or reaching the places where people motional plan. "When we worked reads the ad and later hears the CD Latin record by targeting Spanish advertising services, making the con- hear music. "It's just not something the 'Braveheart' soundtrack, our while dining, it reinforces the con- restaurants in South Florida. It all nection between product exposure that works in a vacuum," he says. strategy was to make the music nection." Interestingly, he reports, depends on the game plan," she and higher sales isn't always easy. According to Greg Barbero, VP of totally omnipresent to the point listener feedback from alternative says. Factors that she considers "It's extremely difficult to quan- London Records, which markets where people couldn't avoid bump- channels generally parallels the when choosing a business include tify," concedes Jack Rovner, execu- primarily classical recordings, ing into it." reaction of the album at retail. the quality of the establishment, tive VP /GM for RCA Records. RCA restaurants and hotels are ideal Although London works closely "There's no such thing as rotation square footage, customer turnover, artists recently worked via Target places to showcase classical music. with Target, it also places its own play with classical radio, and pro- and number of locations. include Bruce Hornsby, the Dave Listening to classical music while albums and music samplers in moting the artists is not necessarily While Hisiger will only say that Matthews Band, and SWV. "With dining or entertaining, he says, selected hotels that offer suites with a station's first priority, so lifestyle Target (which works closely with radio I can track the number of strengthens a person's emotional CD players. "We get written marketing is very useful to us." independent national reps) services spins each week and compare it to connection to the music much more reports and faxes from Target on a One thing Hisiger says she's thousands of outlets that vary from the number of sales, but we all know than listening in a record store. regular basis," says Barbero, adding learned is that outlets like to con- resorts to microbreweries, the firm the public doesn't just listen to the "Classical music was meant to be that he's impressed with the feed- trol the music they play and that is careful not to promote the same radio to hear music," says Rovner. performed in a social environment back system. "We would never base they are very willing to provide style of artist or music from com- Rovner agrees with Hisiger that where people are enjoying them- a marketing plan solely on these feedback on customer response to peting labels, the bulk of its clients playing music through lifestyle selves," he says. alternative channels. If we place an the music. being major labels. "Labels deserve channels is effective when it's part Barbero, too, is quick to empha- ad for Cecilia Bartoli's new release, "Look," she concludes, "every- to get our full attention placed on of an overall marketing mix in size that this type of exposure must `Chant d'Amour,' and the listener body loves to play the A &R role." their artist," she says. which added value is attained by be part of an all- encompassing pro-

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BILLBOARD NOVEMBER 16. 1996 65 www.americanradiohistory.com Merchants & Marketing Indie Distributors Make Holiday Sales Predictions TURKEY FOR CHRISTMAS? Dec- comments) expressed a modicum of total sales for this Yuletide as flat at vocals." Scott -Adams wound up cutting larations of Independents figured optimism about the Christmas out- best in comparison to last year. a duet with Charles, with Lewis helm - that it might be the right time of year look, based on good, if usually not Distributors almost universally ing in the studio. to check in with the independent dis- spectacular, orders in September and pointed to dead catalog sales, which The duet ultimately led to Lewis tribution community for an early October. Several noted that there could translate into a jarring picture and Scott -Adams' collaboration on the gauge of the upcoming holiday sales were enough potential hits -mostly in the first quarter of '97 for labels full- length "Help Yourself." The season. in the hip -hop and dance genres -to that may be relying on back catalog album's lead single, which Lewis To our surprise, most of the whole- maintain a steady sales profile in the to float their boat. reports is starting to garner radio salers we managed to contact (who immediate future. Returns, the scourge of 1996 for attention in the South, is "Bill." The were solicited for their anonymous In the end, though, some foresee the indies, continue to be a factor in by Chris Morris Lewis -penned song is a mind -bog- some quarters. One East Coast dis- gling twist on the standard cheatin' tributor says, "We're doing all right. the next few months are going to be number: Here, the woman is dumped Our gross billing is running 30% up lean months for them," our other when her man leaves her for -a man! ... Our returns are bringing the net Eastern source says. Scott -Adams admits that when she down. Our net is up 15 %." Our contact in the South says that first heard the song, "It was a shock. "For us, it has been really good," indie wholesalers must look beyond I'm sitting there waiting for `This says a wholesaler in the South. "Sep- the major chains -some of which are lady took my man.' 'He loved another tember and October were the best notoriously unstable at the moment - guy' -I said, `What ?' I couldn't GP months we've ever had. But it was if they hope to make a go of it for the believe it. I was a little bit apprehen- % that way last year until December rest of 1996: "They need to get down sive about it, but it was done in good íO . hit." to the nitty -gritty and talk to some of taste." An executive at a Southeast outpost the smaller chains." Sporting pared -down contempo- says, "It's looking a lot like last year rary R &B production, "Help Your- . Christmas product orders seem to FLAG WAVING: The R &B aficiona- self" keeps the focus squarely on be off from years past. To me, it just dos in our audience may recall Peggy Scott-Adams' still -potent pipes. Her * l'reniastering / Encoding looks like survival. Anybody is going Scott -Adams from her heyday as a sassy style could strike a responsive to be happy if their numbers are not teen soul singer in the late '60s. Back chord with the same young listeners * .1 fastering l Galvanic down." He adds, "I think we're going then, billed as Peggy Scott and part- who cocked an ear to the old- school * Glass .11asterin,ç' to be OK. September kind of sucked, nered with male vocalist Jo Jo Ben- R &B contained on the best -selling O PTIMAX but October's been OK ... I think son, she scored a trio of memorable "Dead Presidents" soundtrack. * Replication business is flat out there at retail." top 20 R &B hits -"Lover's Holiday," Scott -Adams says she is seeing "We're coming off a really good "Pickin' Wild Mountain Berries," and deepening interest in the older styles * 5 Color 11ulii -Color Printing TEL (800) 228 -6988 month," says a VP at another Eastern the eruptive "Soul Shake" -for Shel- of soul among both musicians and lis- * Complete Packaging distributor. "We're finding a lot of by Singleton's SSS label. (These and teners. "We're reverting back," she FAX (909) 598 -3867 stuff [to sell]." But he adds darkly, other tracks were compiled on a won- says. "I hear more singing from the alluding to industry fears about derful 1995 reissue in Ichiban's Soul younger kids. At one point I wouldn't retail's future, "Overall, it's a little Classics line.) even listen to the radio -the music fucking scary ... I have no idea what Now, after a long absence from the was so mechanical. But people want this holiday season is going to bring. scene, Scott -Adams has resurfaced songs with meaningful lyrics. I would say it's not going to be as good with a new album, "Help Yourself." "I've been doing a little survey. TEN NO. ' COMPACT DISCS as last year." The collection, on producer Jimmy These young kids are playing [old - YEARS AT CASSETTES One Midwestern distributor says Lewis' Miss Butch Records, is being school soul] in their cars, with the he's seeing "fairly decent numbers of distributed by Mardi Gras Records in stereos blasting. I've given my album VIDEOS stuff being shipped out," only to add, New Orleans. to some young people on my staff, and ßaujtMUSIC VINYL "Returns are still an issue. The faucet Scott -Adams, who also recorded for they're playing it at parties." *CD SINGLES has not been turned off." Mercury, Atlantic, and Old Town in Scott -Adams' fans may get a OUR CUSTOMERS ARE ALWAYS CASSETTE SINGLES He continues, "I've seen less -than- the '60s and '70s, cut a reunion album chance to see her on the road, sup- spectacular catalog orders. I'm not with Benson in 1985, just before she porting "Help Yourself." She says, "I AT THE TOP OF OUR CHARTS CD -ROM optimistic about the fourth quarter." moved to Los Angeles. committed to promoting the record. ACCESSORIES WEEKLY SPECIALS Citing one prominent indie label that "When I first came out, I did a I'll probably do some shows. But I'm EXCELLENT\ RU is a perennial catalog powerhouse, couple of things at the local clubs," not 18 anymore ... I'm not looking this exec adds, "[Orders have been] she says. However, she adds, after forward to a grueling night- after- Knowledgeable & friendly sales reps ready to the least we've ever done." meeting her husband -to -be in 1988, "I night type thing." answer any questions Same day shipping Weekly mailer "Catalog is definitely off," our decided to put my career on the back Southeastern source says. "That, to burner and learn his business, which Inquire about FREE NEXT DAY DELIVERY me, is the crux of the problem this is the funeral business." (Scott- year." He notes that 140 new albums Adams was not alone among soul DIAL 1.800.899. DISC (3472) hit his desk in the past week. "People singers in that occupation: In the GOODBYE aren't coming back for catalog. course of her mortuary work, she for your greatest hits Maybe it has finally hit a saturation encountered former Flag Waver HARRY point." Solomon Burke, who operates a Our friend in the East also says number of funeral homes.) 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...... O M M E M O S HMV IN SINGAPORE (Continued from page 10) gapore] market pretty well," says Kong, where the chain has four out- that the city can accommodate HMV's Asian region president, lets. He will report to Hong Kong - another major music outlet. Indeed, Chris Walker, who is headquartered based Philip Kung, the firm's man- Tower itself is said to be scouting ERE:I< in Tokyo. "A key thing for us is that aging director for the Chinese for a second location in the city. In SOU NIDT RAC 8c FILM SCORE \CNEWS ...... we're not expansion junkies. We're region. response, Cahoon only says, "We not just rolling out for the sake of it. "We've been looking at the mar- always keep our eyes open for at- BY DAVIED SPRAGUE "In fact, we decided not to roll out ket for quite a while," says Kung. tractive locations." in any new countries in Asia until "If we compare Hong Kong with Label sources claim that HMV is ATMOSPHERE SLINGING: As a producer and a composer, Daniel we were able to negotiate satisfac- Singapore, we see the two most - paying about $6 (U.S.) per square Lanois has managed to evoke a truly transporting array of atmospherics tory levels of support from the developed markets in the region." foot for its space in the Heeren; that would seem custom -made for a darkened theater. Oddly, Lanois has record companies, and that includes Key attractions are high CD -play- Kung declines to comment. The worked in film music only sporadically, but his latest effort, the score to range and service." er penetration- estimated at 65 %- complex has been developed by Billy Bob Thornton's widely praised "Sling Blade," thoroughly manifests Such support -which industry 70% in Singapore -and consumer Swee Cheng Holdings of Singapore. his flair for the medium. observers primarily take to mean enthusiasm for music. The center's retail consultant and "I get a lot of things sent my way, and not a lot of it sticks," says Lanois, the best -possible trading terms, "At the same time," Kung contin- marketing agent is Jones Lang explaining the infrequency of his soundtrack work. "But this story had so much which acknowledge the chain's ues, "the Singapore music scene is Wootton. to it. It's almost biblical in nature, one of those Old Testament morality tales financial commitment to new mar- quite sophisticated in terms of "HMV will definitely change the that really resonates." kets -was a key point cited by appreciation for international music, face of music retailing in Singapore The soundtrack, which Island will HMV Group chief executive Stuart compared to Hong Kong -and not with their management style and release Nov. 26, punctuates Lanois' McAllister during a seminar on just pop or rock'n'roll but also the expertise, as well as their deep cat- heady score with new tracks by music retailing at MIDEM Asia this rapid development of the classical alog," says Peter Lau, managing Local H (a cover of Guided By Voic- past May. genre. We feel we can play a key director of EMI Music's local affili- es' "Smothered In Hugs ") and Sony Music Singapore managing role in developing that. The type of ate. "So it will have some effect on Bambi Lee Savage. But it's Lanois' director Terence Phung says, music marketing required is well the market in terms of small stores own spare keening pieces, dominat- "HMV is a pro- active retailer with suited to HMV. In general, in Sin- closing. ed by his expressive guitar playing, an intelligent, constructive ap- gapore there is a broader range of "I expect HMV to be price -com- that provide the album's emotional proach. This looks like a win -win music tastes." petitive to mom -and -pop stores, heft, particularly on tracks like the situation for both sides. But al- The HMV executive stresses the because if you look at their Hong eerily looped "Asylum," a backdrop though Singapore is an easy place to need for unfettered parallel imports Kong sites, they do have front -line to the days Thornton's character start a business, it's also easy to to service that range. "It's very products that are budget -priced." spends in a state hospital, and lose a lot of money." important that the [Singapore] gov- The retailer will be well received, "Secret Place," with its descending, Phung notes that a number of ernment has come out in favor of Lau adds, because "young people "Midnight Cowboy " -styled melody. other international retailers, includ- absolutely no restrictions on paral- here are into a new style of shop- "Billy and I worked very closely on ing Kmart and Lane Crawford, have lel import practices," Kung says. ping where they expect to be enter- the whole process, which was a tremendous help," says Lanois, who notes that recently downsized or liquidated Elsewhere, he adds, the chain "is tained at the same time." the writer/director /lead actor even went so far as to play drums on some pas- their Singapore operations. In working with the five majors to try Eric Yeo, managing director of sages. "I'd heard that Ry Cooder and Wim Wenders worked that way on music, Virgin Retail recently to import less of their products." PolyGram in Singapore, expects the `Paris, Texas,' which I love, so I figured it would work well for us too." scrapped plans to open in the city There are now three majors work- British web's impact to resemble its While the Lanois -founded Kingsway Studios is hailed as one of the premier (Billboard, Sept. 21). ing with HMV's import conversion effect in Hong Kong. "While Tower facilities in the country both for its technical attributes and its history- steeped HMV has selected a new 20 -story program, according to Kung, al- introduced the notion of '90s -style New Orleans atmosphere, Lanois chose to record the "Sling Blade" soundtrack retail and office site, the Heeren, though he declines to name them. [music] retailing in Singapore, in a different setting. "I rented an abandoned cinema in a California town no for its location, taking the first, sec- HMV will bring it to a new height. one's ever heard of," he says. "We had 8,000 square feet of empty space and a ond, and third levels of the complex. THE OUTSIDE VIEW So if small retailers don't take a huge screen, which gave us everything we needed." It is expected to open for business Tower Records' Far East manag- pro- active approach, they will face "Sling Blade," to be released by Miramax, will benefit from a slow rollout, next April or May. According to ing director, Keith Cahoon, touches problems." opening in New York, Los Angeles, and Little Rock, Ark., Nov. 22 and moving Walker, the store will be divided on the same issue in commenting on At MCA's local subsidiary, GM into wider release in mid- December. Island will roll out its marketing cam- into departments featuring rock/ the competition's plans. "For us," he Gary See says, "HMV is going to paign concurrently, with a focus on alternative weekly ads and cross- promo- pop, jazz, classical, and regional says, "the good part about HMV wake people up to competition on tions linking small to midsize retailers with theaters screening the film. (Chinese, Malay, and Japanese) coming in is that the labels will be how to do better in -store promotions product, as well as one devoted to much more apt to carry catalog or better showcases of visiting ORCHESTRAL ODYSSEY: Science -based documentaries don't normally new releases, CD singles, compila- [titles]. The local suppliers have not artists. HMV stores have the edge yield much in the way of memorable soundtrack music, but every rule has its tions, special features, and cam- been great, but they've been better in terms of their overall store ambi- exception, as evidenced by the intriguing "Odyssey Of Life," a three -part mini- paigns. than in most other Asian coun- ence, which is very consumer - series that will air Thanksgiving weekend as part of PBS' "Nova" series. The outlet will also feature a tries." friendly." Since the six-hour miniseries has very little narration, a trademark of direc- video wall, a DJ booth, and listening Cahoon continues, "Rents have But, See cautions, "to exist in Sin- tor Lennart Nilsson's work, composer Sheldon Mirowitz had to provide posts. Walker says it will carry come down [in Singapore] from lev- gapore's price- competitive market, orchestration for virtually the duration. "The first episode required 53 minutes about 250,000 titles. els seen in the late '80s and early HMV probably needs to bring of continuous music," says Mirowitz. "The score is restless, like life itself, and The store manager is Stuart '90s, so it's not a bad time to come prices down to market level. And I think the players [culled from the ranks of the Boston Symphony Orches- Fraser, who for the last two years in." He says Singapore is "a good it's doubtful whether their presence tra] did an amazing job." has been working for HMV in Hong market" for Tower and suggests will increase the overall retail vol- Windham Hill, which will release a 70- minute suite culled from the score ume- considering that retail fig- Nov 19, is counting on a strong initial response from PBS viewers. ures have been in decline for the "This series is a follow -up to The Miracle Of Life,' which is one of PBS' last three years -or whether it will highest-rated series of all time," says Ron McCarrell, the label's VP of mar- just cut into the existing pie." keting. "And on Thanksgiving weekend, people tend to be at home a lot, with Label executives also expect the television on a good part of the time." HMV's street -level offering to be an In addition, PBS will use the soundtrack as a pledge premium during its asset, compared with the upper - holiday fund-raising campaign, giving Windham Hill considerable on -air expo- floor location of Tower's Pacific sure. "I think that will drive retail right off the bat," says McCarrell. "This is Plaza site. being pitched as the PBS event of the year, so I think we'll do pretty darn well." With $100 million in total music McCarrell says the label hopes to arrange extensive co -op ad campaigns sales and difficult trading condi- with such chains as Tower and Best Buy and will be "very aggressive" in sale - tions at present, Singapore might pricing "Odyssey Of Life" in such outlets as Borders Books & Music and not seem to be at the top of any Barnes & Noble, which tend to skew to an older demographic. international retailer's wish list. However, it is among those Asian ETC.: Miles Goodman scored dozens of big- screen blockbusters, including markets with few business restric- "Footloose" and "Little Shop Of Horrors," before his untimely passing last tions upon foreign companies. In summer. On Tuesday (12), Milan will issue one of his final projects, the sound- neighboring Malaysia, for instance, track to the Bill Murray vehicle "Larger Than Life" ... Donna Summer, no 51% local ownership is required by stranger to soundtrack success in the past, returns with "Whenever There Is law; in Indonesia, Thailand, and Love," a duet with Bruce Roberts that is from Universal's soundtrack to South Korea, local partners are also Sylvester Stallone's "Daylight." The single, out Tuesday (12), precedes the required. album, which also includes Randy Edelman's score, by one week. The trick in open but small markets like Singapore, according to Please send material for Nothin'Like the Reel Thing to David Sprague, Con- Sony Music's Phung, is to operate tributor, Billboard, 1515 Broadway New York, N.Y. 10036; phone 718 -626 -3028; efficiently and intelligently. "Of fax 718 -626 -1609; E -mail Spizzbo @aol com course," he concludes, "the real challenge is to make some money."

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BY BRETT ATWOOD live performances of Bernstein's work. Philharmonic Debut" will be released LIQUID AUDIO DEBUTS: San Francis- Additional content will be added to the on the New York Philharmonic label, co -based company Liquid Audio has LOS ANGELES -Rare and unre- site on a monthly basis. and portions from the sale of each disc debuted its Internet audio -on- demand leased material that documents the life "We want this to be more than just a will be donated to the Musician's Sup- software, known as Liquid Audio Play- and work of Leonard Bernstein will museum," says Larry Rosen, chairman plemental Pension Fund of the New er, at http://www.liquidaudio.com. The debut on the Internet as part of a new of N2K Inc. "We plan to update this York Philharmonic. The last time the company says that the software brings World Wide Web site devoted to the continually, and we will funnel new con- recording was released was on vinyl in near-CD- quality music to the Internet famed American composer and content to the site constantly" 1982, according to archivist/historian (Billboard, Aug. 31). ductor. To draw attention to LEONARD - Barbara Haws, who is the project man- The free Liquid Audio Player uses The N2K Entertainment- developed BERNSTEIN.COM, which debuts ager for the CD. Dolby Digital technology and contains site is linked to the formal bow of the Thursday (14), N2K will sell a CD, Also making its official debut Nov 14 a graphic interface that allows for company's Classical Insites Web site "Leonard Bernstein's New York Phil- Screen from the World Wide Web site is N2K's Classical Insites, which will album artwork, song lyrics, and liner ( http : / /www.classicalinsites.com), harmonic Debut," through the Internet LEONARDBERNSTEIN.COM contain a link to the Bernstein site. notes to accompany some Internet which aims to be a one -stop guide to site and also via a toll-free phone num- Classical Insites is part of N2K's strat- audio netcasts. classical music on the Internet. ber. There are no plans to make the disc egy to develop genre- specific music Liquid Audio publicly debuted the The Bernstein site, LEONARD - available to traditional retail outlets. Bernstein substituted for maestro Web sites that draw traffic to Music technology Nov 8 at the Audio Engi- BERNSTEIN.COM (http: / /www- "This is an experiment for us to see Bruno Walter, who had suddenly Boulevard. neering Society Convention in Los leonardbernstein.com), contains a how a record by a major artist can sell become ill and was unable to conduct Classical Insites' design resembles Angeles. reproduction of the late composer's stu- on the Internet when it is not available for the national radio audience. The that of a performing arts complex, with In early 1997, an upgraded version dio, where many of his compositions anywhere else," says Rosen. He adds young conductor's auspicious debut was an outdoor plaza and fountain, and con- of the software will enable World Wide originated, and includes an electronic that classical music has accounted for featured on the front page of The New tains several virtual buildings, which Web users to securely purchase select archive that contains original musical about 13% of online sales on N2K's York Times the next day. house the site's classical music content. Internet -delivered music for storage scores, private correspondence, retail site, Music Boulevard (http: // "It was a real American success The site's "Conservatory" section on a recordable CD. appointment books, and other items www. musicboulevard. c om). story," says the composer's daughter, aims to educate classical music "new- Liquid Audio's software includes that have never been shown in public The digitally remastered CD cap- Nina Bernstein, who is overseeing the hies" with an introductory primer on copy -protection features, including before. tures Bernstein's historic New York creative development of the site. "It cat- the history and fundamentals of classi- "digital signatures" and "watermark- LEONARDBERNSTEIN.COM also Philharmonic debut Nov. 14, 1943, apulted him to instant fame and for- cal music. ing" technologies that tag each Inter- includes personal photographs, sound - which propelled the 25- year-old assis- tune and changed his life forever." Advanced enthusiasts can explore net feed with an encrypted and trace- clips and videoclips, and schedules for tant conductor to stardom. On that day, "Leonard Bernstein's New York the "Connections" area for information able identification code. on educational and professional oppor- Sammy Hagar will debut his new tunities in the classical music world, song "Salvation On Sand Hill" on the including competitions, scholarships, site on Monday (11). The track, which Internet Access Comes Free At Blockbuster and educational institutions. is from Hagar's first solo album in 10 The "Hall Of Fame" area features a years, "Kama," will be available as multimedia gallery of well -known clas- both an audio download and a stream- Retailer Teaming With Sprint For Software Giveaway sical composers and performers. ing file for one week only. "Kama," LOS ANGELES -Blockbuster Enter- The company has been active on the "The Performance Center," which still in production, is due in spring tainment is teaming with Sprint Corp. Web with an informational site, but is scheduled to debut shortly after 1997. for an ambitious cross -promotional Blockbuster is now beginning to sell the site's launch, will include a virtu- Online retailer Music Boulevard is campaign that will bring Internet - music titles through the Web. Details al concert hall that promises to bring using the Liquid Audio player to pro- access software to consumers at Block- on Blockbuster's online retail pricing live classical performances and other vide users with audio samples of tracks buster stores. In addition, the company were not available at press time. music events to an Internet audience. from the albums it is selling at its Web is entering the Internet music retail Blockbuster Music already sells The area will also include a screen- site (http: //wwwmusicblvd.com). business through its newly revamped music on the commercial online service ing area that provides videoclips and Liquid Audio is expected to intro- World Wide Web site at http: // America Online, where new titles usu- film scores of classical music on duce mastering and server tools, www blockbuster.com. ally cost $11.99- 12.99. Blockbuster demand. including Liquifier, by the end of the Sprint and Blockbuster will pair to charges an additional $3.99 shipping - The site's "Corner News" is an online year. distribute 1.5 million copies of Sprint's and- handling fee for the first item, publication that will contain features Internet Passport software to approx- $4.49 for two items, and $4.99 for three and articles from a number of classical INTERNET LABEL DEBUTS: Monster BlUGKBUBTEK' or more items. music publications. Island Records, an -based imately 2,700 Blockbuster Video and HUHN Internet 500 Blockbuster Music stores. Blockbuster's Web page will occa- The "Fountainside" area of the site independent record label, has debuted "This will put our Internet -access will be supported by a 54 -city advertis- sionally offer special premiums to con- will feature commentary from noted at http: / /wwwmonsterisland.com. The software within four miles of 85% of ing blitz, including TV and print ads sumers who opt to buy through the musicians and celebrities about their label is making available full -length the U.S. population," says Russ Robin- that will begin to appear Monday (11). Internet. For the site's launch, Block- favorite classical recordings, as well as songs free of charge for download and son, director of corporate communica- Also, Blockbuster Video will mail fliers buster is giving CD music samplers to a chat area that aims to build an online in the RealAudio format. Among the tions for Sprint Corp. to 6 million of its most frequent renters. the first 1,000 consumers who make a community of global fans for classical artists whose music can be found at Blockbuster Video stores will give Sprint and Viacom, the parent com- purchase online. BRETT ATWOOD music. the site are Huevos Rancheros (with Sprint's Internet -access software to pany to Blockbuster, are expected to guest vocalist Lisa Loeb), Sleestack, consumers who rent or purchase a title announce more Internet alliances in the White Courtesy Telephone, and Dudes at the store. Blockbuster Music con- coming weeks, including a possible Of Destruction. sumers must make a purchase to MTV -branded Internet-access package. receive the free software, which in- The strategic alliance is a noticeable BITS'N'BYTES: Never before released cludes the Netscape Navigator Web shift for Blockbuster, which was some- audio interviews with the Beatles browser. The software will be available what icy toward the multimedia mar- during their 1966 world tour are in CD -ROM form, but those who pre- ket in the past. However, in 1993, the available at iGUIDE's Web site fer it as a floppy disc will have the retailer began testing rentals of CD- (http://www.iguide.com). The inter- option of receiving that through the ROM titles. Blockbuster sells comput- views were recorded by former mail. Initial copies of the software are er software in a few of its stores and Louisville, Ky., DJ Ken Douglas, who compatible with Windows 3.1/95 only, recently made a financial investment in followed the band for 10 days during but a Macintosh version is expected Cincinnati -based personal- computer its final U.S. tour ... Reprise Records shortly, according to Robinson. repair outlet PC Upgrade. and Columbia Pictures Television are Kiosks containing the discs will be Some analysts say that Blockbust- teaming for an online chat (AOL key- placed in Blockbuster Music stores, er's recent interest and investments in word: Reprise or http: / /www.peo- while Blockbuster Video stores will the multimedia industry are not likely ple.com) to launch the "Party Of place the discs in the new-release sec- to be its last. Five" soundtrack. In addition, Web tion of each store. In addition, in -store Computer users who install the users can log on at http://www.party- All That Jazz. Multimedia company Graphix Zone recently held a premiere monitors will run promotional spots for Sprint software for Internet access will for party at Hollywood, Calif.'s Billboard Live for three music CD -ROM titles. The offive.com audio and video for find that their online browsers default of release to be the software and Blockbuster company has just released "Herbie Hancock Presents Living Jazz," "Willie: The streaming the party, Web site (http: /www to Blockbuster's Internet site immedi- held Tuesday (12) at the Hard Rock Entertainment's / Life & Music Of Willie Nelson," and "Under The Covers," an album -art retro- which was developed ately upon entering the Web. Cafe in blockbustercom), spective created by photographer Henry Diltz and director Gary Burden. Pic- at Universal CityWalk Uni- by Technology The new site features videoclips and versal Blockbuster -Online tured, from left, are Hancock & Joe Productions co -owner Joe Manolakakis, City, Calif. An online "treasure Group and Viacom Interactive Services. audioclips from new home video and Hancock, Graphix Zone CEO /president Chuck Cortright, and Graphix Zone hunt," which rewards a free trip for The cross -promotional campaign, music releases, entertainment news, executive VP Angela Aber. two to Los Angeles, will be linked to which is set to run until the year's end, and soon, a real-time chat area. the event.

68 BILLBOARD NOVEMBER 16 . 1996 www.americanradiohistory.com Home Video M E R C H A N T S & M A R K E T I N G Keep Fit At Any Age With New Videos Titles Tailored Specifically To Various Demographics BY CATHERINE APPLEFELD OLSON number of other contenders, includ- even been a popular rental in several ing Ryno Production's "Extreme Blockbus- WASHINGTON, D.C. -The MTV Teen Step Workout," CBS /Fox's new ter locat- generation and the Glenn Miller Your Best Body series, and PolyGram ions, Green crowd, polar opposites in musical Video's spinoff Reebok Rhythm Sec- adds. He tastes, have this much in common: tion. notes that Each has been targeted by an in- To pull in the body -conscious buyers are creasing number of fitness mar- crowd, these videos rely on pulsating split bet- keters who think that grandchildren soundtracks; appearances by recog- ween those and grandparents are candidates for nizable "cult" figures; and bright, who might videos. attention -grabbing packaging. purchase Peachy Keen. Walt Disney Home Video hosted a regal celebration of the cas- mutually exclusive exercise vendors like Well- other MTV sette release of 'James And The Giant Peach" last month at the Children's Muse- Give the MTVers the right beat, Meanwhile, they will respond at a time spring Media are after an over -50 titles, such um of Manhattan in New York. Taking bows, from left, are Sarah, the Duchess of and -and when overall fitness -video demand crowd that's now hip to fitness. Here, as "The Real York; 10- year -old Paul Terry, the voice of James in the animated feature; and Lucy MTV Home Video's too, competition has become tough, World" and Dahl, daughter of the book's author, Roald Dahl. The title, which arrived at retail has been soft. the Grind series rules the class of with a new crop of tapes that include assorted two weeks before Disne 's "To Sto " hel s fuel a massive sell -throu h season. I o - -o I . :o '/ I I t. Sony series the Grind ty," Increase Video's "Pumping Iron music tapes, features a bare- chest- After 50," and Gentle Fitness' epon- and those Nies, and ymous title. looking speed hunk, Eric The success of the Grind, which cifically lots of current sounds DVD Delayed Yet Again In Japan; for the MN set. has spawned two double -platinum for a hip titles since its debut last year and workout A Tribute To David Lachenbruch this week adds a third release to the video. fold, can be traced to a strong dose "What unites these buyers are HOLD BACK THE DAWN: DVD in Japan stands for "dig- at age 75 (see Lifelines, page 82). But the business world of of brand awareness among members lifestyle, interests," Green says. ital video delayed." The Nov 1 launch of the format (Pic- which he was so much a part knew him as the voice of the of a loyal market, says Ted Green, Thanks to the Grind's strong sales ture This, Billboard, Nov 9) came to a screeching halt when Consumer Electronics section of the weekly newsletter executive VP of Sony Music Video, record, Sony Wonder continues to it was discovered that the few software titles available Television Digest. "Highly influential" is an understated which distributes the MTV label. pump iron at retail. A title's debut is would not play. The Toshiba and Matsushita machines on description of the Digest's position in a multinational, multi- "We are branding to a generation accompanied by a host of retail pro- sale at major electronic stores in Tokyo's Akihabara dis- billion dollar industry -and Lachenbruch was the reason that watches MTV and thinks like motions, including heavy in -store trict are as useless as turntables without LPs until the soft- why executives around the world reach for the Digest enve- MTV," he says. "Having the MTV shelf support and gift -with -purchase ware is fully debugged. lope Monday morning before anything else (unless they've brand is like the Good Housekeeping tie -ins. Toshiba EMI, Victor Entertainment, and Pony Canyon already made sure to get it on Saturday; many do). seal of approval for this generation." Additionally, Grind host Eric Nies have pulled back releases, rescheduling the "for -real" intro- His knowledge, wisdom, wit, and kindness educated two The series sells equally well in will be acting as fitness spokesman duction for mid -November. "We had no choice" until com- generations of executives and trade reporters. I'm one of mass -merchant, specialty, and combo for one national chain, according to patibility tests are com- the latter, having joined music -video retail accounts, and has (Continued on page 71) pleted, a Toshiba EMI Television Digest in 1979 spokesman told Japanese to cover the home video newspaper The Daily Yom - market. Even while VCR iuri. "Checking the com- sales numbered in the hun- Japanimation's Mainstream patibility between different PtFTtE dreds of thousands and companies' hardware takes few thought of VCRs as time." Victor says the prob- anything but time -shift Success Prompts Sale Of Cels lem was in the scene - machines, Lachenbruch switching function, which TIIS recognized that the bud- BY EILEEN FITZPATRICK healthy spin -off business, Central has been changed several ding demand for movies on Park Media in New York is pricing times in response to re- by Seth GUl(l5tei lt tape meant something LOS ANGELES- Japanimation has the eels at $14.95 each, unlike the vised DVD standards. more. Six months later, we risen from cult status to its own sec- more expensive cartoon transparen- The fact that discs and players aren't 100% compatible spun off Video Week as a separate publication, which is still tion in many mainstream video cies from Disney, Warner Home is old news, observers note, and some software vendors going strong. stores, prompting one supplier to Video, and others. The first eel to be admitted in the Japanese press that they had been pres- Remembering Lachenbruch is easy, even 10 years after begin marketing cartoon eels just offered is from "M.D. Geist II." sured to release untested titles. Not surprisingly, those I left the Digest family, because we never lost touch. No one like those of the genre's big- studio Only 1,500 eels are being shipped, applying the pressure were corporate parents Toshiba and who cared lost touch with Dave, who was always there to competitors. a large quantity for a limited edition. Matsushita. Nikkan Koygo Shinbun, a Japanese paper, con- pick up the phone and talk about the business and his other Responding to the potential for a (Continued on page 73) cluded that "rough and ready" hadn't worked and that Sony passion, traditional jazz, which he shared with his wife and was right to put off its DVD launch until next spring. boon companion, Gladys. She died earlier this year. By the way, none of the latest backing and filling answers My last memory of Dave is of my wife and I lunching a key question: What titles can support the reportedly with him and his daughter, Ann, at Tanglewood this sum- astronomical costs of mastering and replication? The mer. It was a glorious day, and will remain such. answer may be only "A" releases, which could make a big dent in the catalog needed to fill out a DVD library. EXERCISED: Our item a couple weeks ago on fitness Meanwhile, back in the U.S., those two masters of the market share (Picture This, Billboard, Nov 2) has drawn The Profit MherS!V laserdisc- Pioneer Entertainment and Image Entertain- a spirited response from readers. Tanya Bates, VP of ment-are in the midst of a highly successful joint pro- SoundScan /VideoScan, which collects the point -of -sale motion of the format that DVD is supposed to bury. Barn- data we used for our rankings, called to say the top 50 table ENIE1 storming through stores in six cities, the friendly isn't representative of total sales. TOP GENRE competitors claim to have hiked sales eight -fold during the She's correct: We didn't make it clear that VideoScan's TITLES course of the one- and two -day appearances. list measures the tip of the iceberg and that vendors sell a AT Promotional razzmatazz -some prices under $10, three lot more units than our totals showed. Also, Bates notes, UNDER free discs with the purchase of a player-drew big crowds VideoScan's retail coverage is far greater than the 35 % -40% in a buying mood. Pioneer and Image have three more we estimated. BMG Video sales VP Gene Fink liked the $10 stops to make, and they're already talking about another fact that our calculations showed the strength of the Firm tour in 1997. LD ought to stand for "lots of durability." series. Eight titles (four more were added in September) hauled BMG to a third -place finish; Warner Home Video REMEMBERING DAVE: David Lachenbruch didn't finished in first, but with a lot bigger title selection. And merely report on the consumer electronics industry for the Firm, at $14.98 and $19.98, is higher priced, he adds. nearly a half-century. In an important sense, he was the VideoScan did catch some brickbats. A couple of callers, industry-guiding it, goading it, gauging its future. including a PR representative from United American Lachenbruch held the title of editorial director of War- Video, complained that the service undercounted several CALL FOR A COMPLETE TITLE LISTING. GET IN ON THE ACTION! ren Publishing when he died in his New York home Nov. 3 of their hit releases. UNAPIX CONSUMER PRODUCTS 212 -252 -7600

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`Toy Story' Sales Animated; Video TM 1- cc COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE SALES REPORTS. Y Y w u.i Z N Prize Winners Get A `life' o w H Li 3 em ha u' Label Principal d F , TITLE `m M IDNIGHT MADNESS: Hun- will offer a free three -piece ink - Distributing Label, Catalog Number Performers >cc rñ dreds of consumers lined up at Best stamp set featuring "Hunchback" Buy stores across the country to be characters; consumers must buy the * * * No. 1 * ** Helen Hunt among the first to purchase "Toy title and four Nestlé items to receive 1 1 5 TWISTER Warner Home Video 20100 1996 PG -13 22.96 Story." The chain put the title on sale the premium. Bill Paxton Walt Disney Home Video Richard Dreyfuss at midnight on Oct. 29. The same rule applies to other 2 2 3 JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH 1996 PG 22.99 During the hour the stores were titles in the Nestlé and General Mills Buena Vista Home Video 7894 Susan Sarandon MCA/Universal Home Video Henry Thomas open, Best Buy expected to sell promotions: "20,000 Leagues Under 3 3 74 E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL 1982 PG 14.98 Uni Dist. Corp. 82864 Dee 10,000- 12,000 units, according to The Sea," "Swiss Family Robinson," Wallace WILLY WONKA AND THE Gene Wilder video "Kidnapped," Island." 4 4 4 Warner Home Video 14546 1971 G 19.98 merchandise manager Joe and "Treasure CHOCOLATE FACTORY Jack Albertson Pagano. "When we tallied it up the Each is being repackaged and rere- Walt Disney Home Video 5 5 6 OLIVER & COMPANY Animated 1988 G 26.99 next day," he says, "we had sold leased as part of a new line called Buena Vista Home Video 6022 23,000 copies." Fantastic Adventures. MGM/UA Home Video Judy Garland 6 6 187 THE WIZARD OF OZ 1939 G 19.98 By the close of business that day, Starting at street date, McDon- Warner Home Video 205898 Ray Bolger sales for "Toy Story" topped 78,000 ald's kicks in a six -week premium THE ROLLING STONES ROCK 7 10 3 ABKCO Video 38781 10033 Various Artists 1996 NR 24.98 units, 18,000 more than Pagano had promotion. In addition to store sig- & ROLL CIRCUS projected. He nage touting says the chain the video's 8 8 15 COPS: TOO HOT FOR TV! O MVP Home Entertainment 1001 Various Artists 1996 NR 19.98 also moved availability, the MCA/Universal Home Video Paul Hogan 9 7 3 FLIPPER 1996 PG 19.98 7,000 units of SHELF fast -food chain Uni Dist. Corp. 82825 Elijah Wood the newly re- will hand out Mel Gibson l0 11 10 BRAVEHEART Paramount Home Video 33118 1995 R 24.95 priced "Gold - character fig- Sophie Marceau and TALK enEye" by Eileen Fitzpatrick urines with 4 LES MISERABLES: 10TH VCI 11 9 Various Artists 1996 NR 24.95 doubled its cat- each Happy ANNIVERSARY CONCERT Columbia TriStar Home Video 88703 alog sales for Meal. Walt Disney Home Video Tom Hanks 12 NEW TOY STORY 1995 G 26.99 the day. Buena Vista Home Video 6703 Tim Allen Pagano credits much of the sales WONDERFUL PROMO: It would- Playboy Home Video 13 16 6 PLAYBOY'S CHEERLEADERS Various Artists 1996 NR 19.98 success to Best Buy's "Toy Story" n't be the holidays without the annu- Uni Dist. Corp. PBV0796 marketing plan, which included a al repromotion of Republic Pictures Julie Andrews 14 12 297 THE SOUND OF MUSIC FoxVideo 4100444 1965 G 19.98 free gift with purchase of the title. "It's A Wonderful Life," and this Christopher Plummer The coffee - is hooking up PLAYBOY: 1997 VIDEO PLAYMATE Playboy Home Video giveaway: a "Toy Story" year Hasbro with the 15 14 3 Various Artists 1996 NR 19.98 table book that probably retailed for classic film. CALENDAR Uni Dist. Corp. PBV0797 VCI more than the tape. As part of the cross-promotion, the 16 17 23 RIVERDANCE -THE SHOW Various Artists 1996 NR 24.95 Columbia TriStar Home Video 84060 The chain had stocked about toy company will spend more than $1

100,000 copies, which will most likely million advertising the video with its 17 15 6 COPS: IN HOT PURSUIT MVP Home Entertainment 1003 Various Artists 1996 NR 19.98 be gone within a week, Pagano says. Game of Life board game. Those who Although Best Buy's experience purchase the video or game will find 18 13 9 COPS: CAUGHT IN THE ACT MVP Home Entertainment 1004 Various Artists 1996 NR 19.98 wasn't repeated elsewhere, retailers a scratch -and -win card inside. WALLACE AND GROMIT: A CLOSE CBS/Fox Video include Life" 19 37 2 Animated 1996 NR 9.98 report that the Buena Vista Home Awards "Wonderful SHAVE FoxVideo 8399 Video release is performing well. watches and a hardcover book, a Rex Harrison 20 26 51 MY FAIR LADY FoxVideo 8166 -30 1964 G 24.98 " `Toy Story' sales are on par with Game of Life T- shirt, and the game Audrey Hepburn `The Lion King,' " says Borders itself. Playboy Home Video & will be nation- 21 19 10 PLAYBOY: WET & WILD -BOTTOMS UP Various Artists 1996 NR 19.98 Books Music video buyer Patti In addition, there a Uni Dist. Corp. PBV0794 Russo, "but oddly enough, the talk- al sweepstakes that will award the David Duchovny 22 30 5 THE X- FILES: SQUEEZE/TOOMS FoxVideo 8991 1993 NR 14.98 ing pig `Babe' was our biggest first - ingredients for a family reunion, Gillian Anderson day sale ever." including a catered dinner for as IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, 23 38 8 Paramount Home Video 83718 Animated 1994 NR 12.95 Few chains, including Borders, many as 20 people and a sleigh full of CHARLIE BROWN stayed open late or offered premiums Hasbro toys and games. ALADDIN AND THE KING OF Walt Disney Home Video 24 20 12 Animated 1996 NR 24.99 with the title. "This really isn't a Entry forms, due Jan. 31, are in- THIEVES Buena Vista Home Video 4609 Tower title," says Tower video prod- side each cassette or board game. An Jim Henson Video The Muppets 25 25 8 MUPPET TREASURE ISLAND 1996 G 22.99 uct manager Cliff MacMillan, "and ad for the sweepstakes and game will Buena Vista Home Video 7076 Tim Curry no one really cared when we stayed appear on the front of all copies of THE X- FILES: BEYOND THE David Duchovny 26 28 5 FoxVideo 8992 1994 NR 14.98 open late for `Twister.'" "Wonderful Life" purchased from SEA/E.B.E. Gillian Anderson However, MacMillan says, Tower Sept. 1 through the holidays. Capitol Video 27 21 8 THE BEATLES ANTHOLOGY The Beatles 1996 NR 159.95 will most likely hold a midnight sales The 50th -anniversary edition of Turner Home Entertainment 5523 event for "Independence Day," due in the movie, which includes a "making THE X- FILES: DARKNESS FALLS/ David Duchovny 28 29 5 FoxVideo 8993 1994 NR 14.98 stores Nov 22. In fact, some retailers of" featurette, the original 1946 trail- THE ERLENMEYER FLASK Gillian Anderson predict that first -week sales for er, and a Christmas audiocassette, PENTHOUSE: PET OF THE YEAR Penthouse Video 29 31 3 Various Artists 1996 NR 19.95 "Independence Day" will exceed sells for $19.98. A deluxe collector's PLAY -OFF 1996 WarnerVision Entertainment 57003 -3 (DIRECTOR'S LETTERBOX New Line Home Video Brad Pitt those of "Toy Story" because of tim- is $79.98; the laserdisc is 7 SEVEN edition 30 18 1995 R 19.98 ing. Hitting stores just one week $59.98. EDITION) Turner Home Entertainment N4485V Morgan Freeman before Thanksgiving, "Independence PENTHOUSE: AMATEUR VIDEO Penthouse Video 31 34 3 Various Artists 1996 NR 19.95 Day" has the added advantage of the A PIECE OF TARA: Hallmark 2- SEXIEST CENTERFOLDS WarnerVision Entertainment 50792 -3 biggest four-day shopping weekend Home Entertainment will feature a Clint Eastwood 32 32 2 THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Warner Home Video 13772 1995 PG -13 19.98 of the year. sweepstakes for the repricing of Meryl Streep PLAYBOY: THE BEST OF JENNY Playboy Home Video Meanwhile, Buena Vista has " Scarlett," the television miniseries 33 22 22 Jenny McCarthy 1996 NR 19.95 already moved on to its next round of sequel to "Gone With The Wind," MCCARTHY Uni Dist. Corp. PBV0810 Stephen Baldwin releases. On March 4, the supplier which arrives at retail Jan. 14, 1997. 34 23 7 THE USUAL SUSPECTS PolyGram Video 8006302273 1995 R 19.95 will release "The Hunchback Of When consumers purchase the Kevin Spacey

Notre Dame" with four tie -in part- $24.98 video, they will be able to 35 27 3 DANCE THE MACARENA Quality Video, Inc. 26033 Wil Veloz 1996 NR 19.95 ners. enter a contest to win a first edition Retail -priced at $26.99 with a of the Margaret Mitchell book, val- 36 24 3 R.E.M.: ROAD MOVIE Warner Reprise Video 3-38443 R.E.M. 1996 NR 19.98 $16.95 minimum advertised price, the ued at $8,000. One hundred first - JIMI HENDRIX: LIVE FROM 37 NEW Rhino Home Video 72301 Jimi Hendrix 1970 NR 19.98 title will come with $20 in rebates prize winners will receive an authen- THE ISLE OF WIGHT, 1970 and a McDonald's promotion. Packed tic piece of the Tara set that inside each "Hunchback" box will be appeared in the MGM movie, valued 38 35 22 CLUELESS Paramount Home Video 33215 Alicia Silverstone 1995 PG -13 14.95

$15 in coupons good for discounts on at $200 each. MARY -KATE & ASHLEY: HOTEL Dualstar Video 39 NEW Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen 1996 NR 12.95 Hasbro toys, including products from For those not lucky enough to win, WHO- DONE -IT WarnerVision Entertainment 53328 -3 Play -skool, Tonka, and Nurf. Hallmark is including a 3D replica of STORIES FROM MY CHILDHOOD: 40 NEW ' Live Home Video 27667 Mikhail Baryshnikov 1996 NR 12.98 When consumers purchase the the fictional plantation shrink - BEAUTY AND THE BEAST title, two General Mills cereal prod- wrapped onto each "Scarlett" cas- ucts, and a Betty Crocker dessert sette. The deadline for sweepstakes RIAA gold cert. for sales of 50,000 units or $1 million in sales at suggested retail. RIAA platinum cert. for sales of 100,000 units or $2 million in sales at suggested retail. ITA gold certification for a minimum of 125,000 units or a dollar volume of $9 million retail for released least a $5 is 14, 1998. at theatrically programs, or of at 25,000 units and $1 mix, they can get refund. Nestlé entries Jan. million at suggested retail for nontheatrical titles. O ITA platinum certification for a minimum sale of 250,000 units or a dollar volume of $18 million at retail for theatrically released programs, and of at least, 50,000 units and $2 million at suggested retail for nontheatrical titles. ©1996, Billboard/BPI Communications.

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FITNESS VIDEOS (Continued from page 69) Green. Nies will be part of a cross - country publicity tour beginning in January. Other labels are looking younger. "Extreme Teen," which is distrib- 13 new Lyewitness videos are uted by Tapeworm, boasts Olympic gold medalist Shannon Miller on the cover and a pumping aerobics program. CBS /Fox's Your Best Body series, which will hit retail Jan. 7, comprises "Abs & More With Keli Roberts," "Sculpt & Groove With hatching! Kacy Duke," and "Target & Tone With Kathy Kaehler." It, too, boasts youth- oriented packaging complete And what's more, we've won an with florescent lettering and depic- tions of ultra-sculpted bodies. Emmy! This already classic "The Kacy tape in particular is aimed at the Generation X audience, natural history series -expertly with lots of upbeat, high- energy music and a funky twist," says Peter narrated by Martin Sheen- French, CBS /Fox VP of marketing, returns for a new season sports, and fitness. "The younger a fitness tape skews, the more people on PBS this Fall, and all are into definition and making an 13 videos are hitting stores right now. Collect all 26, and watch what hatches! Praise for the series: PolyGram Video's title has twenty - somethings sweating to a Strictly "A snappy pace, snazzy Emmy- Rhythm Records beat. winning graphics, and offbeat ,factoids distinguish Eyewitness." appreciable difference in their a- -TV Guide ppearance. As a person gets older, the focus shifts more to how to main- Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual tain stamina and more vitality. They view it more as a means to wellness." Achievement in Graphic Design (Eyewitness PolyGram is so serious about tar- Natural World: Skeleton). geting the 18 -34 crowd that it created a sub -brand, Reebok Rhythm Sec- Winner of the National Education Association Award for the tion. The first two titles, "Sweat Factory" and "AerobiCaliente," are Advancement of Learning Through Broadcasting. due at the end of the month, infused with music licensed from a hot dance Parent's Choice Video Approval 1995 label, Strictly Rhythm Records. (whole series). "The idea was to broaden our catalog and merge recording indus- the Highest rated new series for 1995 try a little bit more with fitness," says Sal Scamardo, PolyGram direc- (results of PBS Winter /Spring 1995 schedule survey). tor of sports and fitness video. "We felt it was the perfect fit with the Reebok image of being fun and hip, and the Reebok audience tends to be !`FYFQTrNFSS younger in general." PolyGram thought it was important to give the series its own identity. "It had to say `fitness' and `music' at the same time," says Scamardo, "combining musical notes and the Reebok logo." He anticipates shipping at least 100,000 units of each tape. The video is $12.98; packaged with an extended audio soundtrack, it's $14.95. Scamardo says the hip image had to be carried over to the set design and packaging. "We are going after a younger audience, a bit savvier audience in terms of trends," he adds. "It has to be as authentic, as `New York' as possible. That's the kind of direction we were going for." To shoot the covers, the studio hired I )K Publishing, Inc., 95 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016 http: / /wwwdk.com Contact your video wholesaler or call 1-800 -225 -3362 to order direct. a fashion photographer whose client roster includes Brad Pitt. Scamardo says that aside from a ( Continued on next page)

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FITNESS VIDEOS (Continued front preceding page) few titles, such as "Paula Abdul: Get Up And Dance," the market for young - skewing, YOUR REST BODY high- inten- sity fitness tapes has JVC THANKS ALL O been un- derserved. He doesn't consider the Grind to be big "VHS" VIDEO PRODU competition for Rhythm Section. "It's Eric Nies with his shirt off "Your Best Body" is SUPPORTING THE HIGH on every what CBS /Fox Video wants to give the box," Sca- The following companies are authorized "VHS" product manufacturers which have mardo ar- young and the nubile. gues. produced more than 600,000,000 VCRs and billions of cassettes under the "VHS" "Clearly, Video Cassette System Standards, ensuring the interchangeability between "VHS" they are selling the sex -appeal way. The sizzle we have is a VCRs and cassettes. The "VHS" logo may be used only on VCRs and cassettes Reebok workout. You're going to complying with this and other quality requirements. sweat and get in shape." Greater attention to general well- JVC would like to express its sincere thanks to these companies for their longterm ness has given rise to tapes created support of the "VHS" video cassette system, which will continue to be the most expressly for older buyers. "People are living longer and are more inter- popular video product as we approach the 21st century. ested in being healthy than ever "VHS" - The World Standard!! before," says Howard Silvers, president of Increase Video, which released "Pumping Iron After Fifty" and, previously, "Senior Flex" and "Stretching For The Older Person." Silvers claims that each title has sold "in the thousands," thanks in large part to advertising in senior - related publications. "The problem is finding the PUMPING IRON proper ve- AAV AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. CASIN VIDEO CASSETTE LTD. 19I.M- UND VIDEOTECHNIK B. GURTLER GMBH KOLON INDUSTRIES, INC. A1TER FIFl1' hicles to ad- ACME CASSETTE MANUFACTURING, LTD. CASSETTE DUPLICATORS INC. FORWARD ELECTRONICS MFG. CO., LTD. KONICA CORPORATION dress the ACTION DUPLICATION, INC. CASSETTE ENGINEERING CO., LTD. FORWARD SOUND AND VISION KYODO RECORD CORP. market," he says. "But AIWA CO., LTD. CASSETTE. PRODUCTIONS FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD. LG ELECTRONICS, INC. every time AKA[ ELECTRIC CO., LTD. CENTRAL DE VIDEO, S.A. FUKUYAMA INC. MAGNETECH CORPORATION we do, we ALLEN INDUSTRIES LTD. CHEONG WING ELECTRIC LTD. FULL PERSPECTIVE VIDEO SERVICES, INC. MAGNETIC ENTERPRISES LTD. get a good ALLIED DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES CHRISTIAN DUPLICATIONS FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. MAGNETIC 21 response." CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL, INC. GAKKEN ERION CO., LTD. MAKISOUND CO., LTD. Additional- AMERICAN SOUND & VIDEO CORPORATION CI FT MEDIA PRODUCTS CO., LTD. ly, GOLDTRONICS SDN BHD MARDEE COMPANY INC. Silvers AMERICAN VIDEOMATIC INC. CINE MAGNETICS, INC. d /b /a CINE points out, MAGNETICS VIDEO & DIGITAL LAB. GRANDOVA CO. LTD. MATRIX VIDEO DUPLICATION AMERITAPE L.L.C. CORPORATION pricing on CINRAM LTD. HANNY MAGNETICS LTD. A YO MENIAL: AYII()\IE R()KF()IT. ANAM ELECTRONICS CO, LTD. MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., I LD. \() PlI\. .E\TRYTIIIN(s TO (ì\L\! the tapes 1N EASY UAL TO I,(1()Ií AV)! FE:EI. CMC MAGNETICS CORP HITACHI, LTD. GREAT! for the 50- A.P.R. VIDEO TAPES MEDIA CONCEPTS, INC. plus mar- COLOR FILM CORPORATION HITACHI MAXELL, LTD. Increase Video's AP VIDEO INTERNATIONAL MEDIACOPY ket and val- CURTIS INC. HOEK & SONÉPOUSE B.V. "Pumping Iron" says ARCHMAGIC LTD. MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION you're never too old for ue -added CUSTOM BLANKS INC. HOKUSHIN CHEMICAL CO., LTD. components ARROW AMERICA VIDEO, INC. MORNING SUN PRODUCTIONS weighty activity. CUSTOM DUPLICATIO1 INC. ID MAGNETECH CO., LTD. can be as ARTECH VIDEO RECORD S.P.A. MOTION PICTURE LABORATORY INC. CVD ENTERTAINMENT PUBLIC IMAGE PRINT SERVICE CO., LTD. d /b /a MPL FILM & VIDEO important ASTRALTECH INC. COMPANY LIMITED as the con- IMAGICA CORP. NACINCORPORATEL) AUDIO VIDEO COLOR CORPORATION DAEWOO ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. tent. "A great majority of the people INDESEN (H.K.) CO., LTD. NAKATANI SOGYO CO., LTD. who will buy this tape may be on BASF MAGNETICS GMBH DANA VISION SDN. BHD. INMARK INDUSTRIAL LTD. NATIONAL VIDEO TAPE COMPANY fixed incomes," he says. "Iron" car- BCH ENTERPRISES INC. d /b /a DENVER DUBBING, INC. HEARTLAND CUSTOM CASSE I 1 ES INTER- CASSETTE (H.K.) LTD. NEC HOME ELECTRONICS, LTD. ries a $14.95 list price and comes DIAMOND UP DEVELOPMENT LTD. packaged with a companion book BEAUTIFUL STAR MAGNETIC LTD. INTERNATIONAL CASSETTE NETWORK ENTERPRISES, INC. d /b /a DIGITAL EXCELLENCE INC. CORPORATION OPRYLAND DUPLICATING SERVICES written by instructor Aaron Binder BENELUX MANUFACTURING LTD. and a set of hand -held weights. DUB SOUTH INC. INTERWEST CORPORATION NIHON R.B.F. CO., LTD. BICO MAGNETICS LTD. Fostering a nonthreatening envi- DUPLAS AVELCA S.P.A. ITP TON -UND BILDTRAGER GMBH NIPPON COLUMBIA CO., LTD. is key to in BLACK RAVAN CORPORATION ronment success the DUPLICATION FRANCE S.A. I.T. VIDEO S.R.L. NODIC -MATSUMOTO PROGRESS (H.K.) senior market, notes Gary Goldman, BONNEVILLE INTERNATIONAL CORP. CO. LTD. DXB VIDEOTAPES, INC. JACKIN VIDEO CASSETTE CO., LTD. president of Goldhil Video, which CAMMY MAGNETECH CO., LTD. NOKIA TECHNOLOGY GMBH distributes the Yoga with Lilias ser- ECHO VIDEO PRODUCTIONS INC. AND KARRIE INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. CANO TECH INC. CANAVISION INCORPORATED NORTHWESTERN, INC. ies. "The baby boomers are getting KOBE KOSAN CO., LTD. older and finally recognizing that CANON VIDEO (UK) LIMITED ELECTRO MAGNETICS (1992) LTD. ONKEN CO., LTD. some of the high- impact aerobics tapes are just too difficult to do day in and day out," he says. "Lilias is appealing to a little older segment, because she gives off that warm and fuzzy feeling," Goldman notes. 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JAPANIMATION (Continued from page 69) Two other upcoming works are "Project A -ko," with 750 cels, and "Urotsukidoji II: Legend Of The Demon Womb," with 1,500. Also planned is a cel from one of Central Park's adult anime titles, to be F THE AUTHORIZED released at a slightly higher price. Each 8- by 10 -inch cel comes mat- ted with a "seal of authenticity" printed on the front and a "certifi- cate of authenticity," indicating the edition number, on the back. As an CT MANUFACTURERS added retail incentive, dealers who purchase a total of 12 eels will QUALITY "VHS" WORLD!!

Central Park Media is trying to animate the "tel- through" market with individual frames of "M.D. Geist II."

receive a free one from "Record Of Lodoss War," limited to 750 copies. Cels for retail are reproduced from the originals using a patent - pending process called Chroma -Cel, developed by Central Park subsidiary Anime Collectible. The process takes a computerized laser TAISUN MAGNE IICS LTD. VAUGHN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. copy of the animated image and

TAPE LOADING FEILKE, PL I ER FILILKE VIDEO DUPLICATION SERVICES, INC. transfers it onto clear polyester. The TAPEMASTER LIMITED VIDEO LAB CASSETTE INC. image is colored by a new process also developed by Animated Col- TATUNG CO. VIDEO POST PRODUCTIONS, INC. lectible. TBS SERVICE CO., LTD. VIDEO POUCE S.A. The end result, says Animated TDK CORPORATION VIDEO SERVICES GROUP, INC. Collectible GM Jeff Linton, is "the ORION ELECTRIC CO., LTD. ROMANEX INDUSTRIES LTD. TECHNICOLOR VIDEO SERVICES VIDEO TAPE SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. look and feel of an animation cel for OSBORN VIDEO PRODUCTIONS, CO. RON ROSE PRODUCTIONS, LTD d /b /a the lowest price available." AUDIO VIDEO DISTRIBUTORS TECNOLOGIA ELECIRONICA FRIGILUX, C.A. VIDEOLAB S.A. PLAN PRODUCTIONS LTD. According to Linton, prior to the SAEHAN MEDIA CORPORATION TELTRON S.A. VIDEOLUX CANADA INC. PLANTRON (H.K.) LTD. development of the Chroma -Cel pro- SAITRON MAGNETIC LIMITED THAMES VALLEY VIDEO DUPLICATION VIDEOPRINT LIMITED cess, the most inexpensive animation PLAZAHURST VIDEO SERVICES LTD. LIMITED SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. VIDEOTAPE PLUS, INC. eels cost $150. Most, he says, ran POLYGRAM MANUFACTURING & THE CORRECT AV GROUP, INC. $175 -$250. Hand -painted originals DISTRIBUTION CENTRES B.V. SANSUI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. VIDEX (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD. THE DUPLICATION FACTORY, INC. can cost thousands. PONICA INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD. VIDEX (QING DAO) INDUSTRY CO.. LTD. Park is targeting video THE LITTLE WAREHOUSE INC. Central PONY CANYON ENTERPRISE INC. SHAPE INC. VIDUCE B.V. and comic book stores for its Chro- THE VIDEO DUPLICATING COMPANY, LTD. PRECISE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. SHARP CORPORATION VITI' COMPANY LTD. ma-Cels line, offering a dealer price THOMSON MULTIMEDIA of 50% off retail list. However, stores PRECISION TAPES INC. SHINEISHA CO., LTD. VIVA MAGNETICS LTD. 3-G VIDEOCASSETTE CORPORATION cannot return unsold inventory. PREMIER MAGNETICS INTERNATIONAL INC. SI-IINTOM CO., LTD. VTR VIDEO INC. Despite the limited number avail- TOEI CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD. PREMIERE AMERICA, INC. SHOMEGA LIMITED VU VIDEOS, INC. able, dealers may order as many TOKYO LABORATORY LTD. PREMIERE VIDEO, INC. SIFFORD MEDIA, INC. WAI SHING CASSETTE TAPE MFY LTD. copies as they want. "We're testing TOKYO MAGNE SYSTEM CO., LTD. it like a brand -new product," says PRODUCERS COLOR SERVICE, INC. SILWA FILMVERTRIEB GMBH WEA MANUFACTURING INC. TOSHIBA CORPORATION Linton. "We're printing a small num- PROFIMAZ FILM & VIDEO PRODUKTIONS GMBH SKC LIMITED WING HING CASSETTE TAPE to how it goes." TOSHIBA-EMI LTD. ACCESSORIES FTY. CO., LTD. ber see PSI INDUSTRIES, INC. SONY CORPORATION In fact, Linton is hoping that the TOUCHSTONE PRODUCTIONS LTD WING LI CASSETTE & VIDEO TAPES MFG. CO., LTD. Q.C. VIDEO INC. SOUTHERN STAR DUPLITEK limited editions will sell out, creat- TOYO RECORDING CO., LTD. WING SHING CASSETTE MFY. LTD. a for ini- QUANTUM VIDEO TAPE CO., INC. STAGE 4 PRODUCTIONS, INC. d /b /a ing secondary market the PRODUCERS TAPE SERVICE INC. TWENTIETH CENTURY VIDEO LIMITED WRS INC. d /b /a WRS MOTION PRICTURE tial run, even though Central Park R.S.B. COPIAGE VIDEO INC. AND VIDEO LABORATORY wouldn't make any money on the STAR CASSE I I t TAPE MANUFACTORY LTD. U.S. MAGNETICS CORPORATION RAKS ELEKTRONIK SANAYI VE TIC A.S. YEE KEUNG INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. wheeling and dealing of individual STELLUX, INC. d /b /a MAGTEK UAV CORPORATION d /b /a MIRROR RANK VIDEO SERVICES AMERICA IMAGE DUPLICATION SERVICES YOKOCINE D.I.A. INC. buyers and sellers. "Limited edi- SUN FAT VIDEO TAPES (H.K.) LTD RESOLUTION, INC. tions don't reach real collectibilty UNITED AUDIO VIDEO GROUP, INC. status until they've sold out in stores," says Linton, "and it makes the next batch more desirable." Initial retail response to the Chro- ma-Cels, which were introduced last JVC month at the East Coast Video Show VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED in Atlantic City, N.J., is building, Lin- Yokohama 221, 12, 3- Chome, Moriya -cho, Kanagawa -ku Japan ton claims. "The orders are coming in, but people have been conservative," he says. "We're getting orders on the ones and twos level right now"

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WINGING IT: Home video releas- dual video licensing seems an unusu- Each vendor has approached its blue; "Sky Dancers: Lonely Heart /A es of popular Saturday- morning car- al move. But according to Anthony release differently. The debut of Friend In High Places," yellow; and toon shows "Sky Dancers" and Gentile II, VP of licensor Abrams "Sky Dancers" consists of three cas- "The Sky's The Limit /On Wings Of "Dragon Flyz" -based on Galoob's Gentile Entertainment, the move 41 cÑd settes, each with two episodes, run- Song," hot pink. top -selling action toys -are winging was simply a matter of ensuring that ning 45 -50 minutes and priced at Larson adds, "The second wave of into stores via two labels. The inau- each video line got top priority with $14.95. "Dragon Flyz: The Legend releases, in March 1997, will come in gural three "Sky Dancers" releases the company releasing it. i0. Begins" is a 70- minute feature that Easter colors -lilac, rose, and mint. street Tuesday (12) on Razzma- Columbia TriStar pitched "an ag- f comprises the series' three premiere Each of the 12 volumes we'll release tazz /Cabin Fever Entertainment. gressive marketing plan" for "Drag- by Moira McCormick episodes linked by exclusive -to -video will have its own color." Columbia TriStar Home Video will on Flyz," says Gentile, while Cabin footage. The price is $19.95. On -pack bonuses come with each ship the feature- length "Dragon Fever did the same for "Sky Kristine Larson, senior VP of tape. "The Sky's The Limit" features Flyz: The Legend Begins" Dec. 3. Dancers." Gentile adds, "Columbia approached us about `Sky Dancers,' marketing for Cabin Fever, says that a "Sky Dancers" necklace; "Lonely Both are essentially the same toy, TriStar's initial dialog with us was wanting to make it a lead item; they "Sky Dancers" utilizes an innovative Heart," a ponytail holder; and'Bro- a figure shot through the air via pro- about `Dragon Flyz,' and they subse- weren't concerned with `Dragon packaging concept. "Each title's ken Stone," earrings. The Easter peller. With "Sky Dancers" aimed at quently had an equally strong plan Flyz.' " Abrams Gentile felt the titles clamshell box is a different color, releases, says Larson, will be pack- girls and "Dragon Flyz" at boys, the for `Sky Dancers.' Cabin Fever would fare better separately. which matches the videocassette aged with "Sky Dancers" figurines. shell itself," she says. "Sky Dancers: Larson expects Galoob's multimil- Broken Stone /Getting The Story" is (Continued on next page) Billboard® NOVEMBER 16, 1996 Billboard® NOVEMBER 16, 1996

Top Laserdisc TM To p Kid Video.. COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE SALES REPORTS. a RETAIL STORE SALES REPORTS. O x O Ux O O -13 W < Z y =,,,0-1 W a Z a d ú "i o ó1 m 44iá d 3 TITLE `m oo°°R.- ',, vi Label Principal A' N.- ' TITLE 1- N 3 Label, Distributing Label, Catalog Number rce u)_, Distributing Label, Catalog Number Performers rx cc uñ-' * No. 1 * * * * * * No. 1 * ** * * 5 OLIVER & COMPANY Helen Hunt 1 1 1988 26.99 1 1 5 TWISTER Warner Home Video 20103 1996 PG -13 34.98 Walt Disney Home Video /Buena Vista Home Video 6022 Bill Paxton ALADDIN AND THE KING OF THIEVES PolyGram Video Frances McDormand 2 3 11 1996 2499 2 3 5 FARGO 1996 R 34.95 Walt Disney Home Video/Buena Vista Home Video 4609 Image Entertainment 8006386931 William H. 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Corp. 82413 Uni Dist. Corp. 42785 Brad Pitt AND GROMIT: A GRAND DAY OUT Al Pacino 14 8 41 WALLACE 1995 9.98 14 11 3 CITY HALL Columbia TriStar Home Video 77336 1996 R 34.95 BBC Video/FoxVideo John Cusack 8287 THE LION KING FoxVideo Uma Thurman 15 15 89 1994 26.99 15 16 3 THE TRUTH ABOUT CATS & DOGS 1996 PG -I3 39.98 Walt Disney Home Video/Buena Vista Home Video 2977 Image Entertainment 0899585 Janeane Garofalo GOOSEBUMPS: THE HAUNTED MASK FoxVideo John Travolta 18 7 33 1996 14.98 16 9 13 BROKEN ARROW 1996 R 39.98 FoxVideo Image Entertainment 0896385 Christian Slater 9540 BEAVIS & BUTT -HEAD: FEEL OUR PAIN MCA/Universal Home Video Robert De Niro 17 25 27 1996 14.98 11 14 23 CASINO O 1995 R 44.98 MTV Music Television/Sony Music Video 49814 Uni Dist. 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ITA gold certification for a minimum of 125,000 units or a dollar volume of $9 mil ion at retail ITA gold certification for a minimum of 125,000 units or a dollar volume dollar of $9 million at suggested retail for theatrically released programs, or of at for theatrically released programs, or of at least 25,000 units and $1 million at suggested retail for least 25,000 units and $1 million at suggested retail for nontheatrical titles. O ITA platinum certification for a minimum sale of 250,000 units or a dollar nontheatrical titles. O ITA platinum certification for a minimum sale of 250,000 units or a dollar volume of $18 million at suggested retail for theatrically released programs, and of at least, 50,000 units and $2 million at suggested retail for nontheatri- volume of $18 million at retail for theatrically released programs, and of at least, 50,000 units and cal titles. © 1996, Billboard/BPI Communications. $2 million at suggested retail for nontheatrical titles. ©1996, Billboard /BPI Communications.

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CHILD'S PLAY (Conti ii ued front preceding page) lion -dollar holiday TV ad campaign for the "Sky Dancer" toys, which hits in mid -November and runs through Dec. 31, to boost video sales. No cross -promotions with the toys are planned at this time, she notes. The videos and the HarperCollins books are being jointly marketed. Shelley Tabor, assistant manager of marketing for Columbia TriStar, says the feature -length "Dragon Flyz" format will most likely continue; the next release is scheduled for May. While "Dragon Flyz: The Adven- ture Begins" will not include on -pack bonus items, the clamshell package does feature a collectible 3D lenticular card. Columbia TriStar is launching a "Dragon Flyz" contest in the top 25 U.S. markets, according to Powerful footagE, unbelievable. sights, take -me -home Tabor. "We'll be running TV spots on 46009 the stations that air the program, fa- a Number: prices - The 'heather Chanrel Tornado Collectán is starting on the video's street date." ISBN-1-56949-34-0 ready to take sales by storm! The blockbuste' film To enter, kids fill out and send in JPC- 7-60894-6C09-3-8 a win a rurning postcard to trip to New York APPr.-ximately Twister caused a sensation now America can to meet the makers of "Dragon - timF 5 ,ïÌu'l S Flyz." There will be five winners, see the ;eel thing in four exciting videos filled and one of them will receive the grand prize: an appearance as a with unimaginable footage, behind -the -storm Dragon Fly on a new episode. At the stories and insight from the premier source local level, prizes include 10 toys in each market. of weather services in the nation "Dragon Flyz: The Legend Begins" is being cross -promoted - The Weather Channel. with the toys, says Tabor. Galoob is packing a booklet with the videos; a Columbia TriStar booklet about the 4l'.L videos is packed with the toys. In- lll111120: store displays include tape to attach LlAll1120 one of the 3D cards to the "Dragon Flyz" poster. l!P1.7-GOE`-l''l1 lUlllllt' The May video release may pre- l'.11?ll2:lllllllllj' date TV airing. " `The Dragon Flyz' ll1Al: 4iJ llllllllll- show may go back on the air in Jan- Get Wind of this uary, but it's possible the shows won't premiere until later," she says. "So it will all be new. In any case, just as Marketing Support! with `Dragon Flyz: The Legend Begins,' there will be exclusive -to- Impulse-buy priced as low as $9.95! video footage." The pelect lift for weather fanatics - on Melees i' plenty of lime for Holiday FEVERISH: Cabin Fever Enter- tainment has also just released a gil -gh.ir g! pair of feature films in its Cabin Fever's Timeless Adventures series. WI p ides Ito a frenzy! 12 -piece counter and 24 e1l-` (lllllUlr lull l: ~t- "Captains Courageous," based on the and 48 -3acr floor displays feature eye -grabbing Rudyard Kipling classic and star- headel cards -Gné2&-L* l ring Robert Urich, hits stores Tues- ul.r.11ñuL day (12), along with "A Young Con- Toll act TV! National 3C- second hot -spots on Lptr:hhhte5,itlf-'-lei)! llllhlil: necticut Yankee In King Arthur's The I.V uthe Channel, cvai able in 64 million households. illu: Court," based on Mark Twain's classic and featuring Michael York, To nado Rai)! National video giveaway promotion! Theresa Russell, and Nick Mancu- so. Both titles are priced for rental. Tonacb Wakh! Action-packed Tornado trailer featured on OctobEr A dealer promotional sweepstakes ViJ.o "pe0.}e reel. awards the grand prize of a trip for two to the 1997 Video Software Deal- ers Assn. convention in Las Vegas. Next up in the series is Robert Louis Stevenson's "Kidnapped," starring Tornado Gift Box Set Assante, Dec. 3. Armand due g Ñ , r. 46012 -5 KIDBITS: In anticipation of Dis- All four titles N,1- 56949 -337 $1095 -3 -2 ney's of -6012 animated feature the same UPC: '7-60894-6012-3-2-60894 name, Sony Wonder has released for one low price! sRv running "Hercules," the latest in its Enchant- Approximately Catalog Number: ¿(016 ISBN: 1 -56949 -393 -6 UPC: 7- 60894 -6016 -3 -8 45 minutes ed Tales series. It streets Feb. 11, one: 1997 (order cutoff, Jan. 16) at $9.98 DK Vision has released another stunning documentary series: Eye- WREAIER © 1996 ABC Video, Inc. All rights reserved. '.0. 3oz 3815, Stomford, CF 06905 -0815. witness Living Earth, 13 programs CHANNEL d.. ,, \\ r CFP Distrbuted by Paramount Home Video. The Farar +oast logo is a reg sterei trademark of =armour'? Pctlres. l v r o e o narrated by Martin Sheen, will air All Rights reserved. 'Prices shown are U.S. suggated retail price and mod vary in Carmel. on PBS this fall. Each title is 35 minutes at $12.95; they include "Ape," "Desert," "Mammal," "Seashore," "Shell," "Tree," "Weather," "Arctic & Antarctic," and "Prehistoric Life."

BILLBOARD NOVEMBER 16, 1996 75 www.americanradiohistory.com EMAP Billboard NOVEMBER 16, 1996 (C'o ¡et i cued from page 10) EMAP has agreed, subject to cer- Billboard's tain conditions, to invest in VJN through the purchase of $2.5 million ReHtalS.. 1997 International of convertible preference shares. This will translate into EMAP securing a 1-cc COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE RENTAL REPORTS. 6.5% interest in VJN. Q

EMAP's broadcasting arm, EMAP W W Buyer's Guide Radio, will primarily be responsible ó Label Principal for the operation of the Box, which = á TITLE (Rating) Distributing Label, Catalog Number Performers will, it claims, be profitable in 1997 on an anticipated turnover of more than * * * No. 1 * * * $3.2 million. Helen Hunt 1 1 5 TWISTER (PG -13) Warner Home Video 20100 T. wMlOh'IM The Box was launched in the U.K. Bill Paxton Móin.wC. wWC. PORI in 1992 by managing director Vincent Robin Williams 2 2 6 THE BIRDCAGE (R) MGM /UA Home Video M905536 Monsey and director of programs Liz Nathan Lane Laskowski. Both executives will re- Frances McDormand 3 3 4 FARGO (R) PolyGram Video 8006386931 Brand main with the Box, according to a William H. Macy statement from EMAP Richard Sere 4 6 3 PRIMAL FEAR (R) Paramount Home Video 328323 New for The channel targets 15- to 34 -year- Laura Linney olds, complementing the group's mag- Columbia TriStar Home Video Fairuza Balk 5 5 3 THE CRAFT (R) 1997 azine and radio audiences. Miller com- 82413 Robin Tunney THE TRUTH ABOUT Uma Thurman ments, "The acquisition of the Box is 6 4 1 FoxVideo 0899585 a logical extension of our very strong CATS & DOGS (PG -13) Janeane Garofalo Touchstone Home Video Robert Redford position in the youth media market in 1 7 7 UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL (PG -13) the U.K. There are good opportunities Buena Vista Home Video 7892 Michelle Pfeiffer MCA/Universal Home Video Reese Witherspoon for both cross -selling and cross -pro- 8 13 2 FEAR (R) motion with our radio stations and Uni Dist. Corp. 82823 Mark Wahlberg Walt Disney Home Video Richard Dreyfuss consumer magazines." 9 11 2 JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH (PG) Buena Vista Home Video 7894 Susan Sarandon EMAP's acquisition of the Box her- Charlie Sheen 10 NEW THE ARRIVAL (PG -13) Live Home Video 60259 alds good news for the U.K.'s music Teri Polo Over 50 industry and concert promoters, Columbia TriStar Home Video Michael Keaton according to EMAP Radio chief exec- 11 NEW MULTIPLICITY (PG -13) countries 82443 Andie MacDowell More than -n utive Tim Schoonmaker. "The Box is 'n °O°° listed Kurt Russell - interesting because it has the makings 12 10 13 EXECUTIVE DECISION (R) Warner Home Video 14211 listings Steven Seagal 16,000 of a national brand," he says. "There Hollywood Pictures Home Video Meryl Streep 13 9 5 BEFORE AND AFTER (PG -13) are some very concrete propositions Buena Vista Home Video 7047 Liam Neeson we could easi- that put together very Miramax Home Entertainment Uma Thurman 14 NEW BEAUTIFUL GIRLS (R) ly. The best example of that would be Buena Vista Home Video 8014 Matt Dillon

concerts. If someone is promoting a MCA/Universal Home Video Steve Martin 15 12 7 SGT. BILKO (PG) major act at the major venues around Uni Dist. Corp. 82596 Dan Aykroyd

most of the U.K., we are already talk- MCA/Universal Home Video Jean- Claude can Damme 16 15 6 THE QUEST (PG -13) ing to them because we are promoting Uni Dist. Corp. 82869 Roger Moore

them on our radio stations." EMAP A THIN LINE BETWEEN New Line Home Video Martin Lawrence 11 14 5 owns radio stations in markets where LOVE & HATE (R) Turner Home Entertainment N4442 Lynn Whitfield five of the U.K.'s major concert venues Samuel L. Jackson 18 8 4 THE GREAT WHITE HYPE (R) FoxVideo 8994 If you're interested in joining those well -connected folks who do the are located. Damon Wayans He continues, "What we can say to Miramax Home Entertainment George Clooney big deals, make the big money, and have the big fun in the music 19 16 11 FROM DUSK TILL DAWN (R) someone who is bringing an act to the Buena Vista Home Video 8016 Quentin Tarantino and video business, we suggest that you order your own copy of Manchester Arena is 'We give Nick Nolte can you 20 17 9 MULHOLLAND FALLS (R) MGM /UA Home Video M905534 Billboards 1997 International Buyer's Guide before this year's press radio covering the whole of the North- Melanie Griffith run is completely sold out. west [of England], and we can give Hollywood Pictures Home Video Damon Wayans 21 22 2 CELTIC PRIDE (PG -13) you the area's cable franchises with a Buena Vista Home Video 8024 Daniel Stern IBG '97 brings you record labels, music publishers, wholesalers service that covers the same kind of MCA/Universal Home Video Paul Hogan 22 18 3 FLIPPER (PG) and distributors, manufacturers, service and supply companies, audience.' People who are interested Uni Dist. Corp. 82825 Elijah Wood in Box in music. MCA/Universal Home Video Bruce Willis home video companies, public relations firms, schools, entertain- the are interested 23 20 17 12 MONKEYS O (R) This is another offering for the con- Uni Dist. Corp. 82751 Brad Pitt ment attorneys, tape duplicators, compact disc plants, and an DON'T BE A MENACE TO SOUTH CENTRAL Miramax Home Entertainment Shawn Wayans cert promoters and the record com- 24 NEW audio books section that has been doubled in size. Plus, you'll panies." DRINKING YOUR JUICE IN THE HOOD (R) Buena Vista Home Video 8099 Marlon Wayans THINGS TO DO IN DENVER Miramax Home Entertainment Andy Garcia find more than 50 pages of informative ads, and an entire section Meanwhile, because the Box is 25 19 10 WHEN YOU'RE DEAD (R) Buena Vista Home Video 6181 Christopher Walken of manufacturing specification charts on blank tape. interactive, EMAP's radio executives will use it as a programming tool, 26 21 10 THE SUBSTITUTE (R) Live Home Video 60196 Tom Berenger With IBG '97, you will be able to: especially with new music and emerg- MCA/Universal Home Video to 27 23 15 HAPPY GILMORE (PG -13) Adam Sandler Reach record buyers worldwide at retail and distributors, ing acts, according Schoonmaker. Uni Dist. Corp. 42898 "Our stations are constantly testing importers/exporters. Lili Taylor 28 25 3 I SHOT ANDY WARHOL (R) Evergreen Entertainment 3322 music over the phone with listeners," Jared Harris Find the telephone number, fax or E-Mail number of companies he says. "However, the thing with test- Miramax Home Entertainment Woody Allen throughout the world. 29 32 19 MIGHTY APHRODITE (R) ing music down a phone line is that it Buena Vista Home Video 7173 Mira Sorvino Get specifications on blank media inclusive blank tape and diskettes. of is good for tracks that are familiar; Hollywood Pictures Home Video 30 29 17 MR. HOLLAND'S OPUS (PG) Richard Dreyfuss Find manufacturers of jewel boxes and other service and supply but it not as effective a methodology Buena Vista Home Video 5779 for breaking records." organizations. Hollywood Pictures Home Video He continues, "Now every one of 31 35 11 WHITE SQUALL (PG -13) Jeff Bridges Locate a publisher who may have interest in your catalog and/or specific Buena Vista Home Video 6698 EMAP Radio's programmers will be Columbia TriStar Home Video Julia Roberts copyright. 32 39 9 MARY REILLY (R) able to link into the local Box cable 11053 John Malkovich

This is the kind of information that can put you at the top of the service, via PC, and see what people Susan Sarandon 33 31 19 DEAD MAN WALKING (R) PolyGram Video 8006382433 industry. And, best of all, it costs just $125 (plus shipping/han- are going for on that day. The Box is Sean Penn effective in the area of breaking new Columbia TriStar Home Video Cameron Diaz dling), which is practically nothing when compared to the stag- 34 NEW!. LAST SUPPER (R) records. It won't be a national chart, 79713 Annabeth Gish

gering cost of gathering this information on your own-- particular- but programmers will actually see MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER MCA/Universal Home Video Michael J. Nelson 35 37 4 ly when you consider that the guide is constantly being updated `today's' taste in their cities. That is 3000: THE MOVIE (PG -13) Uni Dist. Corp. 82897 Trace Beaulieu quite useful." Columbia TriStar Home Video Sarah Jessica Parker by our research teams in both the U.S. and Europe. 36 26 5 IF LUCY FELL (R) Monsey also claims that the Box is 11683 Eric Schaeffer instrumental in breaking new acts. Robert De Niro 31 36 19 HEAT (R) Warner Home Video 14192 FOR FASTEST SERVICE CALL "In the last year or so," he says, "the Al Pacino Columbia TriStar Home Video Al Pacino British music industry has started to 38 38 14 CITY HALL (R) (800) 344-7119. In NJ (908) 363 -4156. appreciate what we can do and the 77333 John Cusack NECRONOMICON: BOOK New Line Home Video Bruce Payne Or send check/money order for $125 plus $5 S &H ($12 for interna- risks we are prepared to take. The 39 NEW [on OF THE DEAD (R) Turner Home Entertainment N4492 Belinda Bauer tional orders) with this ad to: Billboard Directories, P.O. Box 2016, Spice Girls Virgin Records] are an Walt Disney Home Video obvious example. We showed how 40 24 5 OLIVER & COMPANY (G) Animated Lakewood, NJ 08701. Please add appropriate sales tax in NY, NJ, Buena Vista Home Video 6022 important our call -logging and chart PA, CA, TN, MA, IL & DC. Orders payable in U.S. funds only. system can be. If it wasn't for calls to ITA gold certification for a minimum of 125,000 units or a dollar volume of $9 million at retail All sales are final. the Box, nobody would have believed for theatrically released programs, or of at least 25,000 units and $1 million at suggested retail for nontheatrical titles. O ITA platinum certification for a minimum sale of 250,000 units or a dollar that girls would buy the Spice Girls as volume of $18 million at retail for theatrically released programs, and of at least, 50,000 units and much as boys." $2 million at suggested retail for nontheatrical titles. © 1996, Billboard /BPI Communications.

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what they want and take no guff from I T S P O T L I G H T SPOTLIGHT S P O T L G H any guy. Songs like "Something In The Water" address such issues perfectly. r ¡,- ' MOZART Clark wrote or co -wrote eight of the 11 : F. cuts here, and her sensibility shines I11P1S IYI,F \II1Pf' K through. She also writes lush ballads (1Nti I\ (, FIIM1f1H AL3VS and bar- EE ITEE BY PAUL VERNA like "Keeper Of The Flame" room anthems such as "Twang Thing" 6 K1?ITH 11RRf:TT and "Neon Flame." She has carved out -' +! p 4 GyU:f.F P O P Sll-F16Ak11,12 K1Sib1ERUR('HESTtiN a niche as a big- voiced, unafraid writer BABYFACE nYti'I R1',N1 l_2 nAYll_, and singer. The Day PRODUCER Babyface Epic 67293 J A Z Z The prolific superstar artist/producer's *JIMMY SMITH latest collection is a set of pop /AC/R &B Angel Eyes -Ballads And Slow Jams ballads virtually guaranteed to appeal PRODUCERS: Richard Seidel, Don Sickler to his wide base of fans across those for- Verve 314 527 632 -2 I -blurch of the Ham- mats and beyond. Tracks "Every Time LUSCIOUS JACKSON KEITH JARRETT: W.A. MOZART PIANO CON- The ball-bearing JOHNNY CASH as Close My Eyes," "Talk To Me," "I Said CERTOS NOS. 21, 23, 27; MASONIC mond organ is enjoying a renaissance Unchained Fever In Fever Out tuning I Love You," and nostalgic ballad "Sim- PRODUCERS: Daniel Lanois with Tony Mangurian and FUNERAL MUSIC; SYMPHONY NO. 40 younger fans of the keyboard, PRODUCER: Rick Rubin and lounge, older lis- ple Days" are written, performed, and American 43097 Luscious Jackson Dennis Russell Davies/Stuttgart Chamber into acid jazz join in what a cool, inim- produced with Babyface's characteristic The second in a series of Johnny Grand RoyaVCapitol 35534 Orchestra teners realizing itable it is. And no organist skill. Album features an impressive cast Cash albums produced by label head Even ardent fans of New York alterna- PRODUCER: Manfred Eicher instrument of guests, including Stevie Wonder, Eric Rick Rubin is as brilliant and focused tive rock quartet Luscious Jackson ECM New Series 1565/66 is cooler or more inimitable than Smith, Clapton, Mariah Carey, LL Cool J, and a work as their last collaboration, were wary of the group's decision to Renowned for years as a sterling jazz who just about invented Hammond Kenny G. 1994's "American Recordings." In work with mega producer Daniel artist, pianist Keith Jarrett is due to be funky soul jazz and modern organ bal- Lanois. Fortunately, the collaboration recognized as a top -flight interpreter lad playing, too. He's never turned his LAURIE BEECHMAN contrast to that record's solo guitar time Cash enlist- has yielded one of the year's most of classical keyboard works. The ECM hands to an all- ballad album before, and No One Is Alone arrangements, this & transcendent albums -an irresistible artist's various Bach recordings stand it's just lovely. He's joined by an all -star PRODUCER Bruce Kimmel ed several friends -Tom Petty the mix of modern rock, hip -hop, lounge, up, some very well; his traversal of group featuring Roy Hargrove or Varèse Sarabande 5623 Heartbreakers, Marty Stuart, Flea, of music that defy descrip- 24 Preludes and Fugues Nicholas Payton on trumpet and Mark Laurie Beechman is a theater performer and others -to help him craft his and forms Shostakovich's vision of a modern country album. tion. From the catchy, street -wise from '92 was justly acclaimed; and his Whitfield on guitar. The smooth title with a contemporary voice that projects tune, along with his version of "Days Of dynamism and great feeling. The pro- The material ranges from country "Naked Eyes" and "Under Your Skin" account of Handel's Suites for Key- to the sultry "Mood Swing" to the board was not only one of last year's Wine And Roses," will be sure soothers gram's theme is songs with a positive standards like "Sea Of Heartbreak," "The One Rose," and "I've Been haunting, introspective ballad "Why most beautiful albums, it was one of for jazz stations, along with the solo view of the present or those suggesting "What A Wonderful World." upbeat future possibilities, and the set Everywhere" to Petty's "Southern Do I Lie" (featuring guest vocalist the year's most popular classical In Fever efforts from such list is wide- ranging, from familiar fare Accents" to surprisingly effective Emmylou Harris), "Fever titles -far outselling virtuosos as Evgeny like Rodgers and Hammerstein's "You'll interpretations of songs by modern Out" sparkles with creative brilliance media -advantaged Any of the above this two-disc set LATIN Never Walk Alone" to the Stephen Sond- rock icons Beck, Soundgarden, and and retro appeal. Kissin. Although * NAHYRA heim title song and Alan Menken and Spain to new and old originals by tracks -plus equally appealing cuts doesn't succeed as unequivocally as did Cash. Any number of tracks offer air- like "Electric" and "Water Your Gar- the Handel, it's strong and imagina- De Vuelta Al Sabor Stephen Schwartz's "Someday." She PRODUCER: Luis " Perico" Ortiz duets most effectively with Sam Harris play potential at Americana, college, den" -could score the group long- tive, coupling three late Mozart piano and deserved airplay at college, triple-A, concertos with two of the composer's Fonovisa 44014 on two songs with Leonard Bernstein and adventurous country outlets, The most satisfying tropical product yet the album's first single, Soundgar- and modern rock radio. A new creative most memorable orchestral works. melodies, "Make Our Garden Grow" by this predominantly regional Mexican den's "Rusty Cage," makes the Man high from a group that broke barriers Though some will hear them as turgid, (from "Candide ") and "One Hand, One imprint is a sizzling salsa package brim- in Black a contender for modern rock between rock and hip -hop, made vin- the readings possess an overall gran- Heart" (from "West Side Story "). ming with well- crafted romantic narra- his tage synthesizers hip again, and estab- deur and poetry, not least from Jar - cult status. A man who found tives, stirring improvisational interludes, OZZIE & HARRIET NELSON muse two years ago and has been lished an original blueprint for female rett's touching cantabile and the en- and the effervescent delivery of come - The Nelson Touch stay with it. rock groups. veloping ECM sound. able to hither Puerto Rican songstress Nahyra. PRODUCER: David Lennick Her radiant and wide- ranging voice ASV /Living Era 5197 devil. Harley Allen writes about a girl that evokes the chilling sound of the on two uptempo love Although Ozzie and Harriet Nelson's shines brightest COUNTRY standing on the shore of Savannah, Ga., devil himself. A very auspicious debut. Tú Eres" and "Dime Que long- running stint as early TV sitcom songs: "Si Así HARLEY ALLEN looking out to sea and yearning for her bolero read favorites is the primary claim to their Debo Hacer," plus a steamy Another River lost sailor love. Harley Allen writes TERRI CLARK of the classic Latino love song "Amanecí show business fame, they were also pop- Just The Same PRODUCERS: Carson Chamberlain, Dirk Johnson about faded Southern memories. (Thank En Tus Brazos." ular as bandleader and vocalist, respec- PRODUCERS: Keith Stegall, Chris Waters, Terri Clark Mercury 314 528 908 God.) And he sings well, too: The song tively. Several feature Ozzie Mercury 314 532 879 tracks here Harley Allen does not write about about the devil, "Between The Devil PARALAMAS Nelson as an inventive composer. The Terri Clark's sophomore outing shows trucks. Harley Allen does not write And Me," is worth the price of admis- 9 Lunas vocalizing of who was the leader and Harriet Nelson, about dogs. Harley Allen does not write sion alone. Allen wades through demons her rapidly becoming PRODUCERS: Carlos Savalla, Paralamas also billed as Harriet Hilliard, is easy- role model for what might be termed about convertibles. Harley Allen does like a modern -day Hank Williams, EMI Latin 53313 going and secure. One of her best ses- the "country grrrl" audience-indepen- not write about rubber duckies. (Thank accompanied by a chiming steel guitar The Brazilian band's fine Portuguese - sions is her reprise of Irving Berlin's God.) Harley Allen writes about the dent -minded young women who know language album of the same name trans- rarely heard lament `But Where Are lates well into Spanish on this bilingual, You ?," which she introduced in the 13 -song set, especially on the disc's Astaire /Rogers film "Follow The Fleet." VITAL REISSUES® smooth-swinging reggae entries. Howev- There are 25 tracks in all, recorded er, the rock/reggae trio's limited pres- LALO SCHIFRIN pairs sitar wit h harpsichord) and the Hope has a similar but less -driven style from 1931 to 1941. Icons of the '50s in ence in the U.S. and a lack of overtly Music From Mission: Impossible breezy, irresi,tible strains of "Rollin than Powell, and he's dynamically an earlier setting. radio -ripe tracks likely will restrict REISSUE PRODUCER: Andy McKaie Hand" (named after Martin Landau's smoother than Monk, with a spidery, small cadre of Hip -0 40021 character). Featuring such sidemen as spacy touch. His harmonic and composi- album sales mostly to a 2PAC AKA MAKAVELI rock en español fans. The Don Killuminati/The 7 Day Theory Listeners intrigued by the remade "Mis- Bud Shank and future National Acade- tional approach is intricate in design and PRODUCERS: various sion: Impossible" theme deserve a taste my of Recording Arts and Sciences pres- almost eerie in execution. Others have of composer /arranger/pianist Lalo Death Row 90039 ident Mike Melvoin, this set also includes called attention to his breathtaking clari- G O S P E L As tortured as its title, this posthumous Schifrin's swinging original (which hit three bonus tracks from Schifrin's "Mis- ty and his deep, oblique, vulnerable RON KENOLY release by 2Pac is a tired exercise in No. 41 on the Hot 100 Singles chart in sion" follow -up album. beauty. These 17 selections were his last Welcome Home self - justification from an artist trapped 1968). Schifrin -after a stint in Dizzy recordings, cut in the spring of 1966 for PRODUCER: Tom Brooks ideas. Gillespie's band -put out a series of ELMO HOPE Herb Abramson, co- founder of Atlantic by his rep and running out of Integrity 10812 enjoyable, wittily conceived albums dur- The Final Sessions year, Even its most transparently provocative Records. Hope died the following Ron Kenoly, the established master of ing the '60s, proving himself the king of REISSUE PRODUCER: Michael Cuscuna important track, a thinly melodramatic ode to a not yet 45, and these sessions contemporary music for the church, "Me And My bright, brassy soundtrack jazz. Aside Evidence 22147.2 never saw the light of day on LP until 11 gun titled Girlfriend," delivers 12 new songs, many of which from an extended version of the series' This is a major reissue because Elmo for jacks its melody from Stevie Wonder's years later. They've been out of print arrive with "classic" already written all main theme, the set features "The Plot," Hope stands with Monk, Bud Powell, and more a decade. A serious for "Pastime Paradise." With this release, than treat over them. Recorded in Kenoly's home a hard -driving take on the series' martial the underappreciated Herbie Nichols as -have addition to any the sad passing of the late gangsta rap- the ear and a must in the album incidental music. Also of note are the one of the major architects of revelatory, church San Jose, Calif., per loses much of its pathos and simply jazz collection. exudes Kenoly's joy and comfort at being seems pathetic. ersatz Arabisme of "The Sniper" (which bop-era piano playing and composition. (Continued on page 79)

SPOTLIGHT Releases deemed by the review editors to deserve special attention on the basis of musical merit and/or Billboard chart potential. VITAL REISSUES: Rereleased albums of special artistic, archival, and commercial interest, and outstanding collet- highly recommended because of their musical ALBUMS ° tions of works by one or mom artists. PICKS ( ' ): New releases predicted to hit the top half of the chart in the corresponding format. CRITICS CHOICES (* ): New releases, regardless of chart potential, merit.M USIC TO MY EARS (J]): New releases deemed Picks which were featured in the "Music To My Ears" column as being among the most significant records of the year. All albums commercially available in the U.S. are eligible. Send review copies to Paul Verna, Billboard, 1515 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10036. Send R &B albums to J.R. Reynolds, Billboard, 5055 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036. Send country albums to Chet Flippo, Billboard, 49 Music Square W., Nashville, TN 37203.Send Latin albums to John Lannert, 1814 Fern Valley Road, Louisville, KY 40219. Other contributors: Havelock Nelson (rap/N.Y.); Iry Lichtman (Broadway/cabaret/N.Y.); Brad Bambarger (classicaVN.Y.); Drew Wheeler (jazz/N.Y.);Deborah Evans Price (contemporary Christian/Nashville); Gordon Ely (gospel); John Diliberto (new age).

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cats is back to reclaim the top 40 terri- infectious vocal delivery make for a live- underground dancefloor prominence of days of rock radio! This band special- tory it owned with the gold -selling "Set ly record that should be well received at begins with this crafty anthem. Pro- izes in bright and bouncy ditties that U Free." Plucked from the album country radio. ducers /songwriters Robert Bartko and get right to the point. Clocking in under "Energy + Harmony," this infectious Ivan Kopas have done an excellent job two minutes, this wickedly catchy surf - track utilizes the electro- hip -hop flavor n TOBY KEITH Me Too (3:21) of infusing the basic elements of pop cut is all hook and no frills. The \GLES of "Set U Free," while smartly expand- PRODUCERS: Nelson Larkin, Toby Keith Latin -pop with tribalesque percussion instrumentation is tight and lively and sEIDITEFI BY LAUZRY FLICK WRITERS: T Keith, C. Cannon ing into the Euro -NRG sound that is and electronic ambience. Margie M. ripe for immediate college and modern proving to be more durable at radio. PUBLISHERS: Songs of PolyGram dons the role of sex kitten with both rock radio consumption. The band's cult International/Tokeco/Wacissa River, BMI Clubheads are well taken care of with a sensuality and good humor. With its following will need to snag this single P O P Mercury 138 (c/o PolyGram) (CD promo) barrel of hearty remixes that dips into The first single released after Keith solid breaks and a cute chorus added for the equally airplay-worthy "Pender- BARBRA STREISAND & BRYAN ADAMS house deep and tribal waters. Contact: returned to the Mercury Records fold is for good measure, this single is ready gast." Contact: 773- 665 -0289. I Finally Found Someone no timing listed) 212 -254 -2400. a romantic ballad from the perspective of for turntable and crossover radio PRODUCER: Barbra Streisand action. DEEP PURPLE Don't Hold Your Breath (4:381 WRITERS: B. Streisand, M. Hamlisch EMJAY Point Of No Return (3:41) a man who has trouble putting his feel- PRODUCER: not listed PUBLISHER: not listed PRODUCER: not listed ings into words. It is no doubt a song WRITERS: I. Gillan, R. Glover, J. Lind, S. Morse, I. Columbia 67887 (c/o Sony) (cassette single) WRITER: not listed many men will relate to and women will AC Paice La Streisand's long- awaited new movie, PUBLISHER: not listed love to hear. Keith turns in a smooth, PUBLISHERS: Thames Overtures /Rugged, ASCAP JIM BRICKMAN Valentine (3:16) "The Mirror Has Two Faces," is pre- Numuzik 185 (CD single) believable performance, and this song CMC International 87204 (CD single) PRODUCER: not listed should find a welcome reception radio. viewed by a lovely ballad that is rife Expose's '80s -era pop/freestyle hit at WRITER: not listed The second single from the venerable with all of the delicious melodrama that proves to be a natural for revival as a PUBLISHER: not listed hard -rock band's current epic, * WAYLON JENNINGS Deep In The West (3:361 one would expect from the legendary hi -NRG dance cover. Emjay breathless- Windham Hill 5079 (cassette single) "Purpendicular," banks on the nostal- PRODUCER: Randall Jamail singer. Dueting with Adams seems odd ly sprints through the cut, perfectly Brickman's forthcoming album, "Pic- gia of those who still worship "Smoke at first, given the raspy texture of his mirroring the original vocal arrange- WRITER: S. Russell On The Water." It's all in there: the PUBLISHERS: Black Coffee/Bug/Evening Pigeon, BMI ture This," is previewed by a wonder- voice next to her smooth tones. But it all ment. Meanwhile, the beat races along fully sentimental ballad that sounds whirling lines, crunchy guitar chords, Justice 2101 (CD promo) vocals. makes sense as the song builds to its cli- at a pace that seems designed for aero- This powerful ballad is rich with emotion like the theme to a romantic motion pic- and warrior -like It's a shame rock radio max. His rockish drawl ultimately bics classes and intense treadmill ses- and brimming with warmth. Jennings' ture. Guest singer Martina McBride that mainstream doesn't have room for fun like any- anchors the track and keeps it friendly sions. More interesting is the bonus and longtime wife Jessi Colter's distinc- adds a splash of star power, comple- stuff this more. You'll have to hunt it out on to youth- driven pop formats. Still, it's track, `Be My Man," an original cut tive voices intertwine to create a beauti- menting Brickman's fluid piano melody showcases youthful metal specialty shows or simply go out the beauty of Barbra's incomparable that better Emjay's ful musical experience. You can hear the and the track's fluttering string charm and buy the album. style that is the soul of this fine, fine and springy delivery. Check it history, the heart, and the love in every arrangement. Designed to connect with recording. out. adult who never grow of line. An excellent producer, Jamail wisely listeners tired FROSTED Call Me Crazy power ballads. (3:30) DONNA LEWIS Without Love (3:14) keeps the production understated and PRODUCERS: Marc Waterman, Frosted lets these two stellar voices shine. This WRITERS: Wiedlin, Hunter PRODUCERS: Kevin Killen, Donna Lewis R & B THE BEACH BOYS WITH LORRIE MORGAN WRITERS: D. Lewis, D. Taylor fine single is just one of the many gems PUBLISHERS: Wiedwacker, ASCAP; Astroglide, BMI THE ISLEY BROTHERS Tears (4:45) Don't Worry Baby (3 18) PUBLISHERS: Donna Lewis/Warner- Chappell, ASCAP on Jennings' wonderful "Right For The DGC 1024 (c/o Uni) (cassette single) PRODUCERS: Hiriam Hicks, Ronald Isley, Angela Win - PRODUCERS: Brian Wilson, Joe Thomas Atlantic 6922 (cassette single) Time" album. Sometime Go -Go Jane Wiedlin's new bush WRITERS: B. Wilson, R. Christian And now comes the real test, as charm- WRITER: Babyface PUBLISHERS: Irving/Careers -BMG, BMI band rocks with surprising authority on * WESTERN FLYER Lost In You (3:30) ing ingénue Lewis aims to prove that PUBLISHERS: Sony/ATV /ECAF, BMI River North 4601 (CD single) this pop - juiced rave -up. Her pixie -like PRODUCERS: Ray Pennington, Western Flyer her quirky debut smash "I Lóve You Island 7367 (cassette single) voice takes on an equally jolting hard- WRITER: B. Smith Country queen Morgan is a bright and Always Forever" was no fluke. She ness amid a roll of punkish beats and Taking the old to the new, the Isley PUBLISHER: Almarie, BMI appealing presence on this nugget lift- hedges her bets with a similarly breezy fuzzy guitars. Wonderfully droll lyrics Brothers combine forces with Babyface Step One 511 (7 -inch single) ed from the Beach Boys' "Stars And and a chorus that is impossible to shake rhythm -pop chugger that makes the for the power ballad "Tears." Face suc- If this band were on a major label and Stripes" collection. Clearly inspired by from most of her soft and girlish voice. The ceeds where other new -jack songwriters not the victim of indie- product bias, its the act's incomparable harmonies, she the brain are the crowning touches chorus is not nearly as immediate, have failed by capturing an authentic records would be soaring to the upper has never sounded so loose and playful, to a single that requires a close and fair listen from modern rock though the track's blend of strumming Isley- styled ballad, penning a track lyri- regions of the charts. The last single, deftly darting in around their whoops tastemakers- and popsters, too. guitars and cushiony synths ultimately cally worthy of Ronald Isley's sultry "What Will You Do With M -E ?," peaked and aaahs. The easy- handed acoustic drive hook home. She's coming to the crooning and Ernie Isley's unparalleled at No. 32, making it Step One's highest- instrumentation wisely positions this the table with the right single, and pro- guitar play. charting single to date and proving that cute single for attention from both R A P grammers who never got enough of her independent records can make some country and pop/AC programmers. Q.T. My Baby Mama (4:13) NAS Street Dreams 14: can first offering should find this appetizing * inroads on the charts. Western Flyer's PRODUCERS: Carlos Thornton, Benny "DaDa" Tillman ASHLEY MacISAAC WITH MARY JANE PRODUCERS: Poke & Tone enough to nibble on. latest outing is an affecting ballad with a * WRITERS: C. Thornton, B. Tillman LAMOND Sleepy Maggie WRITERS: A. Lennox, D. Stewart, N. Jones, S. pretty melody and a poignant lyric. The (4:33) P. AMBER Colour Of Love (4:30) PUBLISHERS: Hot Sauce/Beane Tribe, ASCAP PRODUCER: not listed Barnes lead has an quality in his PRODUCERS: The Berman Brothers REMIXER: Dallas Austin singer earnest WRITER: not listed PUBLISHER: BMG, ASCAP; Careers -BMG, BMI voice mem- WRITERS: F. Berman, C. Berman, Amber, M.C. Cremers Rowdy 5092 (c /o BMG) (cassette single) that makes the song instantly PUBLISHER: not listed Columbia 8647 (c /o Sony) (cassette single) All is a PUBLISHER: not listed The latest addition to starmaker Dallas orable. in all, this fine single that A &M 00317 (c/o PGD) (CD single) Nas continues to describe the ghetto Tommy Boy 7488 (cassette single) Austin's artist stable is a suave lad with deserves country radio's attention. Talk about unusual concoctions. Nova lifestyle with laser -fine precision, Scandinavian siren follows her break- soulful crooning skills that belie his Scotia's MacIsaac uses his astute song - though his lyrics lack the stimuli that through hit "This Is Your Night" with an youth. Radio's long and winding search writing skills and prodigious violin tal- propelled the lyrical prodigy to star- D A N C E equally infectious and perky Euro -NRG for the male equivalent to Mary J. Blige ent to create a striking blend of Gaelic dom. With Trackmaster's hypnotic key- twirler. The title cut to her forthcoming and Faith Evans can end right here. ACID FACTOR FEATURING MARGIE M. Fan- chants, hip- hop -derived beats, and a board play, "Street Dreams" will capti- Tommy Boy full -length debut, this cut Q.T. has the streetwise style to match tasy pure pop melody. His playing is vate listeners more than other tracks demands to be embraced by any station his technical abilities -not to mention PRODUCERS: Robert Bartko, Ivan Kopas enhanced by the vocal flexibility of on the airwaves. or club DJ who subscribes to uplifting material of formidable depth. If his WRITER: R. Bartko, I. Kopas Lamond. Finding the appropriate for- dance music. The song is solid, and her album is as solid as this single, a star PUBLISHER: not listed mat for this gem may be tricky at first. * PAULA PERRY Paula's Jam (4:281 StreetBeat 003 (CD single) performance is nothing short of star - will be truly born. It will need the loud support of sophis- PRODUCER. Ase One The return of freestyle music to WRITERS: D. Clear, P. Perry, D. Lewis powered. Look for imminent remixes of ticated musical adventurers. Com- the song by Soul Solution, which will SHAWN (LG. 14:06) PUBLISHERS: PolyGram International /Damasta/Forev- plaints about the absence of quality pop er People, ASCAP toughen up the track with a deep -house PRODUCERS: Gerald Baillergeau, Victor Merritt music are not acceptable this week. WRITERS: T. Riley, Domino REMIXER: Knobody sound. Here it is. PUBLISHERS: Zomba /Chrysalis, ASCAP N E W & Loose Cannon 697120 (cassette single) Loose Cannon kicks off its new indie * FINE YOUNG CANNIBALS The Flame 14:05) RCA 64644 (c/o BMG) (cassette single) N O T E W O R T H Y phase with a smokin' anthem that PRODUCERS: David Steele, Andy Cox Shawn is yet another young woman ROCK TRACKS WRITERS: D. Steele, R. Gift gunning for the teen -queen throne ROYAL WADE KIMES Leave My Mama reveals a future rap diva in Perry. SMASHING PUMPKINS Thirty -Three (4 10) PUBLISHER: not listed shared by Brandy and Monica. She does Out Of This (2 ))4I s Urged on by a sample from "Move Your PRODUCERS: Flood, Alan Moulder, Billy Corgan London/MCA 3851 (o/o Uni) (cassette single) not have the vocal range to play baby PRODUCER: Michael D. Clute Body" by Mad Skillz, Perry cuts loose WRITER: B. Corgan A nearly lost gem from FYC's abandoned diva, though she displays a raw style WRITERS: R.W. Kimes, M. Holmes, K. Blazy a flow that is as clever as it is well exe- PUBLISHERS: Chrysalis Songs /Cinderful, BMI third album ushers in its new greatest- PUBLISHERS: Mamm's Blessing, ASCAP; Spit cuted. She more than keeps it real that merits a serious lesson. Also, it Virgin 11571 (cassette single) -a And Shoelace/In The Air /Blue Lake/Terrace Enter -,. refreshing from hits package, "Finest." Built around sure doesn't hurt to have a slick Teddy Although there are still countless change the army of is tainment Corp, /Careers -BMG /A Hard Day's Write, female flexing limp Roland Gift's distinctive voice, this Riley/Domino jeep -funk composition to pearls to pick from the mammoth "Mel- wannabes rhymes Anglo -pop of the highest order. Subtle yet cut your teeth on. Will need the support BMI and sexual innuendo. Clock it. Asylum 9621 (CD cut) lon Collie And The Infinite Sadness," deliciously soulful, with fluid horn fills of R &B radio and hip -hop enthusiasts this is the smartest single choice. It and a chorus that is downright unshak- before making the desired transition to In a sea of polished suburban "hat" ALMIGHTY RSO FEATURING FAITH EVANS acts, Kimes stands out like a com- has the artful guitar finesse that mod- You Could Be My Boo (4:15) able. The beat is a tad light given the cur- top 40 airwaves. ern rockers have come to expect from rent rush of jeep jams cruising all over fortable pair of well -worn Lucchese PRODUCERS: James T. Smith, Dave Mays, Crazy C. the band, as well as a lilting and WRITERS: M. Ennis, R. Scott top 40 airwaves, but that is easily fixed in boots in a store full of stiff Italian instantly memorable pop melody that PUBLISHER: Big T -Rock, BMI a remix. Everything else here works. COUNTRY loafers. Kimes is country to the core, a stylist who wraps his vocals top 40 programmers should easily bond REMIXER: Sean "Puffy" Combs Makes ya wish for the return of the band. THE MAVERICKS I Don't Care If You Love around a song and leaves an indeli- with. Billy Corgan sounds downright Rap -A- Lot/Noo -Trybe 7087 (cassette single) Oh well, at least there are two more pre- Me Anymore (3:061 In his debut sweet and alluring amid the track's RSO jumps on the "Me & My viously unreleased songs on "Finest." PRODUCERS: Don Cook, Raul Malo ble impression. outing, he delivers the goods as a writer and swirl of acoustic strumming and quiet B *tch"/ "Ghetto Diamond" bandwagon WRITER: R. Malo years too late with "My Boo." Though PLANET SOUL Look Into My Eyes (4:171 vocalist on this cute number that strings. PUBLISHERS: Sony /ATV Songs/Tree/Raul Malo, BMI the group recruited Faith Evans to add PRODUCER: George Acosta MCA 55247 (c/o Uni) (7 -inch single) warns, "You can tell me where to go KOMEDA Boogie Woogie /Rock'n'Roll (1:58) a little class to the track, "Boo" is WRITERS: G. Acosta, B. DeLeon, V. Barrios or what to kiss /But leave my mama The latest single from the Mavericks, PRODUCER: not listed PUBLISHERS: Connor Ryan/Waxhead, BMI heavy -laden with lackluster lyrics that penned by lead vocalist Raul Malo, has out of this." There's no one out there WRITER: not listed REMIXERS: George Acosta, Jason Nevins, Tony B., serve to keep the track "raw." At the the same peppy energy that character- that sounds quite like him, and that PUBLISHER: not listed Chicco Secci, Peter Presta same time, the track doesn't stand out ized `All You Ever Do Is Bring Me uniqueness should propel him ahead Minty Fresh 8443 (CD single) 12480 (cassette single) among "around the way" rhymes. Strictly Rhythm Down." The buoyant production and of the pack. Aaaah, what a fun reminder of the good The act that launched an army of copy-

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Greenberg take to zoos and other ence that is as conscious of the AFTER DARK SCREEN SAVER 4.0 (Continued from page.77) wildlife havens to present little crit- music that accompanies the workout Berkeley Systems ters ranging from chimpanzees to as the workout itself. As for the rou- PC /Macintosh among home folk and often eschews the HEDNAI The company responsible for raising highly sophisticated arrangements of giraffes to kangaroos to manatees. tines, these are not for beginning The focus here is on the family, with fitness enthusiasts but rather those the status of screen savers from some of his earlier efforts in favor of strong innocuous, utilitarian geometric pat- songs and production that are readily vii >i an informative and entertaining nar- who already have developed EDITED BY CATHERINE APPLEFELD OLSON terns to animated and artful eye accessible, singable, and playable by lay- o rative that explains the roles of vari- stamina. PolyGram is so keen on its candy is back with a vengeance. men. In a powerful baritone that's full ous moms and dads in the animal relationship with Strictly Rhythm kingdom in relation to feeding, that it is offering audio soundtracks Though a glitch in the Windows 95 and rich, yet still wonderfully rough MUSIC version caused Berkeley to recall around the edges-much like R &B cleaning, and generally nurturing featuring extended mixes of selected OASIS THERE AND THEN some of the earliest copies to hit greats from the Four Tops' Levi Stubbs ... their offpsring. At times, Kaplan and songs packaged with the videos for Epic Home Video retail, the final product is a feast for to Teddy Pendergrass -Kenoly contin- Greenberg take liberties with the $14.95. 80 minutes, $19.98 straight -ahead footage, with some the eyes. The 20 new screen savers ues to grow and impress in his role as Although the on- again, off-again SPONTANEOUS HEALING are unique and innovative, while those America's pre -eminent leader of praise attempts more successful than oth- antics of the brothers Gallagher are ers, and keep an air of fun consis- Mystic Fire Video that take their cue from previous and worship music. $19.95 getting a bit tired, their authentic throughout. (Contact: 954 -430- 72 minutes, savers (such as "Psycho Deli" and tently Dr. Andrew Weil Britpop music is keeping their 3363) Physician /author "Fish World ") have been improved CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN legion of fans wide awake and beg- has been espousing the benefits of considerably. Additionally, Berkeley ging for more. This concert video, THE HUGGABUG CLUB: CUDDLY CHRIST- total health and healing since before has added a useful news and informa- JAMIE SLOCUM filmed in London and Manchester, MAS some of his popular "new age" com- tion screen saver utility, After Dark Somewhere Under Heaven England, during the band's summer Anchor Bay Entertainment patriots finished medical school. Online. This offline screen saver auto- PRODUCERS: Jamie Slocum, Keith Olsen, Bobby Blazier tour, should the converted. 40 minutes, $12.98 "Spontaneous Healing," which will downloads and repackages Curb 77844 satisfy matically Included are lots of confident, Christmas is in the air for the fourth air on selected public television sta- World Wide Web information from Arizona native Jamie Slocum makes his video installment of the popular PBS tions beginning in December, allows debut with an impressive collection of inspired onstage moments as the content providers, such as Sports on 17 series. When Uncle Huggabug's tree - viewers to sit in on one of Weil's Wall insightful tunes that covers a wide range band puts its spin songs, pri- Illustrated Online, The Street marily the hits from its "Definitely trimming party takes a spirited holi- engaging lectures, in which he Journal, and USA Today. The feature of territory, from the quest for love to day turn, the Buggsters are magical- imparts heady wisdom on the ability the birth of Jesus. Slocum possesses an Maybe" and "(What's The Story) is reminiscent of other offline browser ?" as well as ly transported to the North Pole, of the body to self- diagnose, regener- as appealing pop voice that shines on such Morning Glory albums, software offerings, such PointCast now of the where they find themselves face to ate, and maintain health and bal- users to cuts as the infectious "Since I Found their -signature renditions and Freeloader, which allow Beatles' "I Am The Walrus" and face with the embodiment of Christ- ance-if it is nurtured properly. for inter- You" and the melodic title cut. Among customize areas of interest On Feel The Noize." mas. The joy of the holiday season, Retailers might want to investigate the other standouts are "Call On Me," Slade's "Cum mittent news updates. Also on the plate is a hefty dose of as well as lessons in friendship and cross -promotional opportunities with "I'll Be The One To Find You," "Walk social skills, are imparted through- Weil's latest book, "Eight Weeks Of With Me," and "Headed For The Light." offstage moments, most of them in of cocky and out their adventures, and there are Optimal Health." Guitarists Tim Pierce (Rick Springfield) falling the categories kooky. several Huggabug -afied classic yule- and Elliot Easton (the Cars) provide able tide tunes to sing along with as well. backup, as does Santana vocalist Alex PETULA CLARK SPECTACULAR! A companion audio is available for Ligerwood, but it's obvious Slocum's SIO that LaserLight Home Video /\UI $9.98. well- crafted tunes and sensitive vocal 57 minutes, $9.98 DOCUMENTARY interpretations are the main attraction Petula Clark made her television THE UGLY DUCKLING'S CHRISTMAS MR. SEARS CATALOGUE BOOKS on this fine release. debut in the States in a 1968 NBC WISH Shanachie Entertainment EDITED BY TRUDI MILLER ROSENBLUM special that garnered international Anchor Bay Entertainment 60 minutes, $19.95 attention not only for her uplifting 65 minutes, $12.98 The Sears catalog has ceased to THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GIFT NEW AGE vocals, but also for a fleeting There must be a shortage of origi- exist, but its legendary status from By Jonathan Snow *ADHAM SHAIKH & TIM FLOYD moment captured on camera when nal holiday story ideas floating its roots in the late 19th century Read by Elijah Wood Drift she and guest Harry Belafonte around, so the producers of this ani- through many generations of Time Warner Audiobooks PRODUCERS: Adham Shaikh, Tim Floyd brushed hands during a duet. Due to mated story decided to reinvent the patronage will live on for years to 1 hour (unabridged), $12 Instinct Ambient 6006 that image of a black man touching a Grimms' classic fairy tale with a come. This program- another In this charming fable, a little boy "Drift" is a quintessential ambient white woman, the program's sponsor, Christmas twist. In this touching Shanachie video release of an named Mark is fascinated by a album that owes more to the spirit of Chrysler -Plymouth, threatened to rendition, a swan egg accidentally episode of PBS' "American Experi- snowflake and manages to place it in Brian Eno's sound fields like "On Land" cancel its participation, but ultimate- hatches in the midst of a most ence" -flips back through the pages his family's freezer in hopes of pre- rather than today's techno -ambient ly stayed. Available for the first time unforgiving family of ducks who of time to document the various serving it. He decides to give it to the trance grooves. Adham Shaikh and Tim in its entirety on video, "Spectacu- drives the misfit to the big city to incarnations of the catalog that best person he can find and sets about Floyd gathered environmental sounds lar" is clearly dated but nevertheless find a real home. His sojourn brings boasted it sold everything and its asking friends and neighbors what from the Pacific Northwest, banged on provides an innocent stroll down him together with a crotchety old place in the fabric of American life. they would do with a snowflake. But iron stoves and water drums, and memory lane. Clark performs 20 mouse and a little girl who has also As much a portrait of the people to his disappointment, no one can played inside storage tanks. These songs, including her signature A, lost her parents -a makeshift fami- who supported the Sears catalog - appreciate the snowflake's simple sounds are compiled into a floating "Downtown," as well as "Both Sides ly that celebrates the joys and sor- from dwellers of rural towns to the beauty: The grocer wants to package aural landscape with synthesizers and Now," "Color My World," "Las rows of the holidays. The ending is cosmopolitan culture -as the cata- and sell it, the doctor wants to put it samplers over which Floyd lays melan- Vegas," "Imagine," and "Don't Sleep happily ever after, with Christmas log itself, the tape is a genuine slice under a microscope, and a young choly guitar solos that ebb and flow like In The Subway." (Contact: 310 -453- wishes granted and family reunions of history. friend wants to turn it into a mutant the tide in Puget Sound. It's occasional- 9504) galore. to fight the Mighty Morphin Power ly aimless, but that's part of the point of Rangers. But luckily, Mark's grandfa- this set. THE LEGEND OF NORTH WIND ther has the right spirit and shares Plaza Entertainment Inc. the boy's appreciation of nature and 74 minutes, $14.95 beauty. Unfortunately, by this point CLASSICAL CHILDREN'S It's never too early to begin dissem- I * ENTI the snowflake has frozen into a shape- BERNARD HERMANN: Film Scores BUGZ inating environmental messages, less bit of ice in the freezer, but Esa -Pekka Salonen, Los Angeles Philharmon- Moving Pictures Inc. and this animated film goes a long Grandfather's gentle, wise stories ic 35 minutes, $14.95 way in helping children understand ACTIVI about the true spirit of Christmas EDITED BY BRETT ATWOOI7 PRODUCER: David Mottley With a cast of critters that was flown the importance of protecting comfort Mark. Young film actor Elijah Sony Classical 62700 in for production in Minnesota from wildlife. When a Band of blood- Wood, who starred in "The Good Son" Much of the world absorbed musical remote locales in Florida and Ari- thirsty hunters threatens to disrupt INSIDE INDEPENDENCE DAY and "Tom And Huck," does a fine job modernism at the hand of Bernard zona, "Bugz" bursts forth with a the tranquil bay that is home to a Fox Interactive bringing out the sweetness and time- Hermann, who penned the scores to parade of wings, shells, antennae, pod of whales protected by an PC /Macintosh less innocence of the story. Hitchcock's greatest films, as well as and other body parts the likes of ancient Native American pact, a Those who thrilled at the massive works by Truffaut and Scorsese. Fear which have never graced video. Fea- brother, sister, and their friend alien onslaught in this summer's and loathing never sounded so sublime turing fun, original music and some Watuna spring into action in an blockbuster film "Independence as in "Psycho," "Vertigo," "Fahrenheit seriously enticing camerawork, the effort that rescues not only the ani- Day" now have a multimedia title MONDAY'S TROLL 451," and "Taxi Driver." The knife - program presents extreme close -ups mals but possibly the entire planet that investigates the magic behind By Jack Prelutsky edge tension in this music is well of such creatures as the Giant Sono- from the wrath of the powerful this special effects- intensive movie. Performed by the author known; less recognized is the ran Centipede, the Monarch Cater- "Legend of the North Wind." A mys- It's a rare film that warrants a com- Listening Library 50 minutes (unabridged), $9.95 anguished lyricism. Parts of "Psycho: pillar, and the Chilean Tarantula. tical, magical affair. (Contact: 213- prehensive CD -ROM treatment, but Jack goal is to awaken Suite," the prelude of "Mamie," and, Most of the bugs are shown doing 651 -2024) Fox has done an adequate job of giv- Prelutsky's children to the joys of poetry, which especially, "Scène D'Amour" in "Verti- their thing in front of stark white ing computer users an inside look at he says can be "as delectable as go" are romantic-cum -expressionist backgrounds that recall Dorling what is to be the largest - expected chocolate chip cookies." He proves it gems, as moving in their way as Kindersly's books and videos, with . film of 1996. This disc thor- grossing collection of funny poems Strauss' "Metamorphosen," Schoen- background commentary provided by film's visu- on this HEALTH & FITNESS oughly examines the epic witches, wizards, goblins, and berg's "Verklärte Nacht," or Mahler's curious kids. This one's got some als with behind -the -scenes art, about SWEAT FACTORY, AEROBICALIENTE trolls. To make the poems even more Adagietto. And the performances here serious legs. (Contact: 612- 373 -0848) storyboards, stills, and models, as PolyGram Video palatable, on the first side of the tape by Salonen and the L.A. Philharmonic well as a healthy dose of interviews 30 minutes each, $12.95 each. as songs, to are definitively intense. BABY ANIMALS, MAMMALS & MORE wizards responsible he performs them set The first two videos in the new with some of the flip he Belching Camel Productions for the movie's slick production. lively music. On the side, nar- 30 minutes, $9.95 Reebok Rhythm Section sub -brand Unfortunately, the interviews with rates them in an expressive voice. FOR THE RECORD Beginning with a scene of a day -old promise to pump up the volume in cast members are somewhat bland Kids ages 3 to 7 should enjoy these in both the muscle and musical arenas. silly poems, "We're Seven The name of Michelle Shocked's new infant the hospital, this unoriginal and unrevealing, but garners will particularly Private Music album was misstated in a yet cleverly realized live- action tape Set to funk, club, and Latin dance appreciate the disc's sneak peek at Grubby Goblins," which celebrates review in last week's issue. The correct aims the camera at babies of all music from indie label Strictly the joys of being dirty, noisy, and Rhythm, the intensive half -hour the forthcoming "Independence Day" title is "Kind Hearted Woman." shapes and sizes. Emmy- winning video game. smelly. producers Joel Kaplan and Steve workouts target a young, hip audi-

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Nat'l Arbs Also Show Declines For R&B, Country PERSONS 12 + This story was prepared by Sean tory of the national Arbs that top 40 16.3), and while you'd expect that Adult Contemp. 14.3% (14.8 %) MONDAY - SUNDAY Ross, editor of the Airplay Monitors. was able to put two up books togeth- during the summer, when teens are R&B er. out of school and controlling the dial, 10.7% 6 A.M. - MIDNIGHT For several years, it's been the Classic rock, meanwhile, after a it was down more sharply in that (10.8%) country format that debated score of heavily publicized defec- demo than it was a year ago (when it News/Talk whether its harder-rockin' posture tions in the winter, was up 3.7 -4.2 for was off 17.1- 16.7). 16.3% (16.2%) was chasing upper demos away. This its best national number ever, while Did AC or other adult formats Country for- have from base- 10.6% (10.8 %) summer, it's adult contemporary and the more glamorous album rock stiffer competition Rem. Formats 0.3% (0.7%) adult top 40 stations that have to mat was down to its lowest number ball's first full season in three rock years? N/T stations -which include Classical 1.7% %) debate the issue of whether they're ever (7.7 -7.4) and modern Top 40 (1.9 rockin' too hard for their adults. stayed flat at 4.4, despite being hit all- sports outlets for our purposes - 8.6% Religious 2.1% (2.1 %) AC, while still the most-listened- with a slew of defections itself. were essentially flat, 16.2 -16.3 from (8.3)% !bum to music format in the country, was In other highlights, Spanish radio, spring to summer, although N/T was Jazz 3.3% (3.1 %) Rock /AC down sharply this summer in the without a major rise in its format ahead of its 15.5 a year ago. Same 7.4% Oldies joint Arbitron and Billboard /Airplay count, still managed its best share goes for nights, in which N/T was off (7.7)% 6.4% Adult Standards 3.6% (3.5%) Monitor national format rankings, ever, up 6.1 -6.4. And jazz, after a slightly, 15.2 -15.0, but ahead of (6.3 %) falling from 14.8% of national 12- brief leveling -off period, was up where it was last summer, when it Classic Rock 4.2% (3.7 ° %o) plus listening in the summer book to again in terms of sign -ons and in 12- was flat at 14.3. Modern Rock 4.4% (4.4 %) 14.3% (putting it second nationally plus share, rising 3.1 -3.3 for its high- Spanish 6.1% %) to news /talk, which was up slightly, est number ever. COUNTRY KEEPS SLIPPING (5.9 16.2- 16.3). During the spring book, a lot of (Numbers in parentheses represent Spring '96 shares) More significant, while the new AC: WHAT HAPPENED? country's continued slippage seemed format's emphasis on modern rock This isn't AC's lowest 12 -plus to stem from its loss of stations; just apparently improved its teen and 18- book. That was last fall, when the as new country stations brought new 34 numbers, AC had its lowest -ever format bottomed out at 14.1. But it listeners to the format, the loss of listening (TSL), incidentally, was It's not a new observation that numbers in 25 -54 and 35 -64. was the format's sharpest down -tick country outlets seemed to be taking down from 6:51 hours a week to 6:42. mainstream rockers are being hit The national ratings, taken from since spring '94. And, after a year in some away. But the shrinking station The combination of lower TSL, from both sides, but with many Arbitron's four -book -a -year contin- which we've been trying to figure base isn't the culprit this time: 285 more stations (and presumably more mainstream rockers having sepa- uous- measurement markets, showed out what impact AC's musical sea country stations showed up in the cume), and higher numbers in its rated themselves musically from R &B radio -which surged to a tie change was having on its ratings, a continuous -measurement markets secondary adult demos of 25 -54 and modern over the past few months, with country for third place in the pattern certainly seems to be this time, vs. 273 in spring. 35 -64 suggest that top 40 is becom- the possibility exists that the audi- spring -off slightly, 10.8 -10.7, but emerging, with younger demos mov- So what about those men -bashing ing more alluring to secondary and ence is getting confused. The young now in firm control of third place, as ing in and older demos feeling dis- country songs that some felt hurt tertiary listeners, which is good end, which had just started thinking country continued to slip, 10.8 -10.6. enfranchised. the format's male numbers? Unfor- news for a format that's supposed to of mainstream as edgy again, is feel- The summer book also showed AC was up 12 -17 (7.9 -8.1 for its tunately for that theory, country was be everybody's second favorite. ing disenfranchised, while the upper good news for two formats that had best teen share in several years) and down 11.6 -11.4 with women and While top 40's good news seemed demos don't know (or feel) that it's been all but pronounced dead. Top 18 -34 (15.0- 15.3), but down 25 -54 10.3 -10.1 with men, suggesting little to come at the expense of AC and safe to turn on the radio again. 40, while still behind its numbers (16.9 -16.7) and 35 -64 (17.1- 16.3). In support for a "Guys Do It All The country -two formats that had done Modern rock's station count was from even nine months ago, man- both those demos, it was AC's lowest Time" / "Any Man Of Mine " -induced the job of top 40 when top 40 was down significantly for the first time aged to post its second -consecutive share in recent memory -not that it gender gap. in a year; it was off 94 -87 this year. up book, rising 8.3 -8.6 from the broke the format's hold on the No. 1 Despite this, its share held steady at spring on the strength of new sta- music format crown in either demo. BUT THE HITS JUST KEEP COMING Spanish radio, 4.4. It was flat in most demos and tions moving into the format. It was AC was down in all dayparts. It Some of the problems at both AC dayparts, but like R &B and top 40, the first time in the seven -year his- was notably down in middays (17.2- and country seem to stem from the without a major it got some help from teens being fact that top 40 has been revitalized, out of school in middays (3.7 -4.0). As at least slightly. Top 40 usually gets rise in format many of modern's battles across the a boost in the summer, when teens its country end in death by duopoly, the are available all day, but last year, it count, managed relatively flat number of shares sug- got a lift only in middays, while the best share ever gests a healthier existence for the rest of the numbers continued to stations remaining in the format. fall. The news was a little more evenhanded this year, with top 40 off sleeping on the job -R &B radio AND THERE'S MORE in mornings (7.4 -7.2) and up sharply barely seemed affected by top 40's For the last year, we've main- in middays (7.0 -7.9), but also up in comeback. R &B stations were off tained that the jazz format was afternoons (8.8 -9.1) and flat at night one -tenth of a share from their growing because it brought new (11.3). record -breaking spring book, with markets into the fold, not because More important, top 40 was up not similar moves in mornings (9.1 -9.0), existing stations were growing new just in 18 -34 (12.9- 13.3) -again mak- afternoons (10.6- 10.4), and nights listeners. After a stagnant spring, ing it third in that demo, behind AC (16.2- 16.0). In middays, R &B got a jazz rose in station count again (183- and R &B -but up 25 -54 (6.6 -7.0) and boost from teens being out of school; 185) and edged up again in most 35 -64 (3.9 -4.2). Those numbers, it was up 8.6 -9.7. dayparts and demos, including while promising, are still behind mornings (2.2 -2.5), middays (3.4- where top 40 was as recently as last NO FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND 3.5), afternoons (3.3 -3.5), and nights fall, but it's the first time the format During the spring, we noted that (3.2 -3.6, for its best number there has been able to put together good classic rock didn't seem to be get- ever). news for two books in a row. ting much of a boost from the new Spanish had its best numbers That progress, by the way, seems stations that were coming into the across the board, even in the as much related to the number of format, both former '70s oldies out- absence of any kind of outcry from new top 40 outlets as to the numbers lets that had segued into the format GMs at competing stations. Spanish, Pomp And Circumstance. Sporting traditional morning -show garb, WHTZ at individual stations, many of which and new classic rockers that had which lunged forward 5.2 -5.9 in the (Z100) New York a.m. drivers Christine Nagy, center, and Elvis Duran, right, seemed to be down from the spring. sprung up to replace those stations, controversial fall '95 book, was up camp it up with special guest John Mellencamp during the station's Hal- Top 40's station count in the contin- which had (with much fanfare) left 5.9 -6.1, with particularly spectacu- loween Spooktacular. uous- measurement markets was up the format, trashing it as a dying lar rises in 18 -34 (7.1 -7.5) and 25 -54 115 -128 in the spring. Its time spent entity on their way out. (6.1 -6.5).

84 BILLBOARD NOVEMBER 16, 1996 www.americanradiohistory.com "TM_ ML7 30 BY BRADLEY BAM BARGER Wen Sublime front man Bradley Nowell died groove complementing a positive-thinking, DIY atti- and Gaugh have carried on as remixers for the likes f an overdose in May, he left behind not tude. The original version, produced by David Kahne, of Lordz Of Brooklyn and Born Jamerican. Wilson nly a grieving wife and baby son but a fam- topped Modern Rock Tracks for three weeks; "What and Gaugh also play with Happoldt in the punk band ily of collaborators set against exploiting the tragedy. I Got (Reprise)," produced and with an electric gui- Juice Bros. "Bradley was seriously gifted, such an Two versions of Sublime's single "What I Got"- tar solo by Butthole Surfer Paul Leary, has also been inspiration -still is," Happoldt says. "When we make from the Long Beach, Calif., band's third album and music now, I think we all say subconsciously, `Would self-titled Gasoline Alley/MCA debut -have notched Brad thumbs-down this, man?' He had such a sense considerable airplay across the country. But despite "You can move for what was genuine, how to keep things real." constant entreaties to tour, drummer Bud Gaugh and mountains with To Happoldt, who produced the demo of "What I just arums arasa a and played the acoustic solo on the record, the bassist Eric Wilson, along with turntable ace Field V of Got" -ass Marshall (né Marshall Goodman) and guitarist -Miguel of Sublime song's great appeal stems from "that crazy HITS! Miguel (Michael Happoldt), have resisted regrouping drum loop," he says. "It sounds so dope that when with a new singer as Sublime. people hear it, they just want to get up and jump On "What I Got," Sublime's touchstone mix of ska, getting airplay, and a second video is due. around. And Brad's voice is like from another plan- dance -hall reggae, punk, and hip -hop is at its most As a band, Sublime is definitely past tense ( "Sub- et. Like [Kahne] says, `You can move mountains with laid back, its most West Coast, with the shuffling lime was Bradley," Happoldt says), although Wilson just drums and a voice.' " IN

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H N Q ALBUM I ITLE III ANY) LABEL/PROMOTION LABEL -/0 O N C R 0 Virtual Insanity / Jamiroquai ® If It Makes You Happy / Sheryl Crow * * * No. 1 * ** * * *No.1 * ** I Love You Always Forever / Donna Lewis 1 week at No. 1 BUSH 0 4 weeks at No. 1 VAN HALEN SWALLOWED ME WISE MAGIC 2 6 3 1 i 5 QD RAZORBLADE SUITCASE TRAUMA/INTERSCOPE BEST OF VOLUME 1 WARNER BROS. ® Dub -I -Dub / The Axel Boys Quartet METALLICA WHAT I GOT SUBLIME 0 Swallowtail Butterfly -Aino Ute -/ HERO OF THE DAY 2 1 1 13 2 3 9 GASOLINE ALLEY/MCA ELEKTRNEEG SUBLIME 0 LOAD Yen Town Band NOVOCAINE FOR THE SOUL EELS OPEN UP YOUR EYES TONIC 3 3 2 14 3 3 2 19 BEAUTIFUL FREAK DREAMWORKS/GEFFEN © Se A Vida E (That's The Way Life Is) I LEMON PARADE POLYDOR/A &M 7 9 5 DON'T SPEAK NO DOUBT ANGELS OF THE SILENCES COUNTING CROWS Pet Shop Boys 4 5 6 ® TRAGIC KINGDOM TRAUMA/INTERSCOPE ® RECOVERING THE SATELLITES DGC/GEFFEN Say You'll Be There / Spice Girls ANGELS OF THE SILENCES COUNTING CROWS 4 3 6 SWALLOWED BUSH 10 THE DGC/GEFFEN 5 18 3 RECOVERING SATELLITES O Lemon Tree / Fool's Garden Q5 RAZORBLADE SUITCASE TRAUMA/INTERSCOPE BITTERSWEET ME R.E.M. 6 8 6 O Out Of The Storm / Incognito CLIMB THAT HILL TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS NEW ADVENTURES IN HI -FI WARNER BROS. 7 12 6 © © MUSIC FROM "SHE'S THE ONE WARNER BROS. ® Lovefool / Cardigans I WAS WRONG SOCIAL DISTORTION 5 4 10 BITTERSWEET ME R.E.M. WHITE LIGHT WHITE HEAT WHITE TRASH 550 MUSIC 0 I May Be Single / Elisha La Verne 10 13 6 o O7 NEW ADVENTURES IN HI -FI WARNER BROS. 8 10 7 THE DISTANCE CAKE ® ® Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) / LADY PICTURE SHOW STONE TEMPLE PILOTS FASHION NUGGET CAPRICORN/MERCURY 12 15 4 ® TINY MUSIC...SONGS FROM THE VATICAN GIFT SHOP ATLANTIC HAIL HAIL PEARL JAM Los Del Rio 12 13 7 HAIL HAIL PEARL JAM 0 NO CODE EPIC ® Aneurysm / Nirvana 9 9 9 10 NO CODE EPIC IF IT MAKES YOU HAPPY SHERYL CROW to I0 7 12, Rizumu / UA BLOW UP THE OUTSIDE WORLD SOUNDGARDEN SHERYL CROW A &M 10 14 16 5 When You're Dead - Jerry Was DOWN ON THE UPSIDE A &M FOR THE FLOOR LOCAL H ® Grateful 11 13 18 8 BOUND MUZZLE THE SMASHING PUMPKINS AS GOOD AS DEAD ISLAND There / Kula Shaker 11 15 19 7 VIRGIN 311 MELLON COLLIE AND THE INFINITE SADNESS 20 DOWN Slow Flow / The Braxtons 12 9 5 CAPRICORN/MERCURY 0 BURDEN IN MY HAND SOUNDGARDEN 311 12 11 7 P3 Angel / Simply Red A &M LADY PICTURE SHOW STONE TEMPLE PILOTS DOWN ON THE UPSIDE 13 15 23 4 TINY MUSIC...SONGS FROM THE VATICAN GIFT SHOP ATLANTIC ® When You Love A Woman / Journey BLACKBERRY THE BLACK CROWES 13 8 6 8 MUZZLE THE SMASHING PUMPKINS THREE SNAKES AND ONE CHARM AMERICAN /REPRISE 14 11 12 10 ® Hit Me Off / New Edition MELLON COLLIE AND THE INFINITE SADNESS VIRGIN FARM 9 LIE ON LIE CHALK Change The World / Eric Clapton 14 18 14 IF I COULD TALK I'D TELL YOU THE LEMONHEADS ® NOTWITHSTANDING COLUMBIA 15 16 20 6 CAR BUTTON CLOTH TAG/ATLANTIC Boy/ Marcella Detroit I WAS WRONG SOCIAL DISTORTION 15 19 17 9 SCOOBY SNACKS FUN LOVIN' CRIMINALS WHITE LIGHT WHITE HEAT WHITE TRASH 550 MUSIC 16 14 17 11 Korega Watashino Ikirumichi / Puffy COME FIND YOURSELF EMI OVER NOW ALICE IN CHAINS Power Station 16 16 10 16 ® She Can Rock It /The UNPLUGGED COLUMBIA *AIRPOWER* * * * * ® Dance Into The Light I Phil Collins TEST FOR ECHO RUSH MACH THE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ` 2 5 11 6 4 11 17 22 - Here Swing Out Sister TEST FOR ECHO ANTHEM /ATLANTIC II COLUMBIA ® Now You're Not / If Your Girl Only Knew / Aaliyah * * 'Ar AIRPOWER * * * *AIRPOWER* * * * * ® Otonani Nareba / Kenji Ozawa 18 FREE PHISH BLOW UP THE OUTSIDE WORLD SOUNDGARDEN 22 26 5 18 21 30 4 BILLY BREATHES ELEKTRNEEG DOWN ON THE UPSIDE A&M ® Runaway Train I Cara Jones STINKFIST TOOL Boom Boom Boogie / Snow 19 21 22 8 AENIMA ZOO * *AIRPOWER* * * * You Gave Me Love / Mona Lisa TOP TATTVA KULA SHAKER WHAT'S UP WITH THAT ZZ 19 27 35 3 20 13 8 10 ® When I Fall In Love / RHYTHMEEN RCA K COLUMBIA ANEURYSM NIRVANA Natalie Cole And Nat King Cole LONG DAY MATCHBOX 20 20 17 14 8 21 20 23 5 FROM THE MUDDY BANKS OF THE WISHKAH DGC /GEFFEN YOURSELF OR SOMEONE LIKE YOU LAVA/ATLANTIC C'Mon n Ride It (The Train) / Quad City DJ's SHAME STABBING WESTWARD ALL MIXED UP 311 22 17 11 18 21 32 38 4 Escaping / Dina Carroll WITHER BLISTER BURN + PEEL COLUMBIA 311 CAPRICORN /MERCURY You Know / Cyndi Lauper BURDEN IN MY HAND SOUNDGARDEN ® Don't 1 MESSAGE OF LOVE JOURNEY 15 21 23 23 21 22 20 A&M TRIAL BY FIRE COLUMBIA DOWN ON THE UPSIDE Breathing Space / Linda Lewis READY TO GO REPUBLICA BOUND FOR THE FLOOR LOCAL H 18 11 17 The Moment/ Kenny 6 24 24 27 8 23 REPUBLICA DECONSTRUCTION /RCA AS GOOD AS DEAD ISLAND DEVIL'S HAIRCUT BECK ® Moving Through Sound / CHARLIE BROWN'S PARENTS DISHWALLA 24 23 25 8 25 25 30 6 ODELAY DGGGEFFEN PET YOUR FRIENDS A&M Stevie Salas Colorcode HEAD OVER FEET ALANIS MORISSETTE LOOKING FOR STIR 25 26 28 8 The Boy From Ipanema / Crystal Waters CI 35 - 2 JAGGED LITTLE PILL MAVERICK/REPRISE STIR AWARE/CAPITOL OPEN UP YOUR EYES TONIC ® Good Enough / Dodgy GROW YOUR OWN DARLAHOOD 26 30 32 5 27 29 35 4 LEMON PARADE POLYDOR/A&M Woman Neneh Cherry BIG FINE THING REPRISE 0 / EL SCORCHO WEEZER 27 19 22 9 No Diggity / Blackstreet Featuring Dr. Dre DOWNLOAD EXPANDING MAN PINKERTON DGC/GEFFEN ì 28 27 28 10 HEAD TO THE GROUND Q DIVISION/WORK/COLUMBIA STINKFIST TOOL Allie / Vanessa Williams 28 31 31 7 THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE MARILYN MANSON AENIMA ZOO 29 31 36 6 Nagisa / Spitz ANTICHRIST SUPERSTAR NOTHING/INTERSCOPE THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE MARILYN MANSON 29 34 33 7 Bohemian Rhapsody / The Braids I GOT SUBLIME ANTICHRIST SUPERSTAR NOTHING/INTERSCOPE ® CI 34 33 4 WHAT SUBLIME GASOLINE ALLEY/MCA 6TH AVENUE HEARTACHE THE WALLFLOWERS 2 Kindsa Love / 30 25 16 16 BRINGING DOWN THE HORSE INTERSCOPE ALICE IN CHAINS The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion 31 33 40 11 WOULD? UNPLUGGED COLUMBIA YOU ARE GEGGY TAH 31 24 19 12 WHOEVER ® Corcovado / Everything But The Girl UNTIL IT SLEEPS METALLICA SACRED COW LUAKA BOP/WARNER BROS. 32 28 29 25 LOAD ELEKTRNEEG KING OF NEW ORLEANS BETTER THAN EZRA Better Late Than Never / Tupahn 29 21 16 32 FRICTION, SWELL/ELEKTRNEEG NIRVANA BABY Angels Of The Silences / Counting Crows 33 26 20 8 ANEURYSM FROM THE MUDDY BANKS OF THE WISHKAH DGC/GEFFEN FREE PHISH 33 38 39 3 ® The Wake - Up Bomb I R.E.M. SWEET THISTLE PIE CRACKER BILLY BREATHES ELEKTRNEEG 34 39 38 4 Bonnie Pink THE GOLDEN AGE VIRGIN NEW l' LOVE ROLLERCOASTER RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Do You Crash? I 34 BEAVIS AND BUTT -HEAD DO AMERICA SOUNDTRACK GEFFEN HAVE YOU SEEN MARY SPONGE Selections can be heard on 35 40 - 2 NAKED EYE LUSCIOUS JACKSON WAX ECSTATIC COLUMBIA 35 40 40 3 FEVER IN FEVER OUT GRAND ROYAL/CAPITOL "Sapporo Beer Tokio Hot 100" 22 6TH AVENUE HEARTACHE THE WALLFLOWERS 36 36 34 LIE ON LIE CHALK FARM every Sunday 1 PM-5 PM on BRINGING DOWN THE HORSE INTERSCOPE 37 36 4 36 NOTWITHSTANDING COLUMBIA KEY INTERMEZZO (I SAW YOU FIRST) JOHN MELLENCAMP J -WAVE/ 81.3 FM in TOKYO 37 32 31 14 WEST STUPID GIRL GARBAGE MR. HAPPY GO LUCKY MERCURY RE -ENTRY 24 37 GARBAGE ALMO SOUNDS/GEFFEN DROWNING IN A DAYDREAM CORROSION OF CONFORMITY NEW I OVER NOW ALICE IN CHAINS ® WISEBLOOD COLUMBIA 38 37 12, - UNPLUGGED COLUMBIA KING OF NEW ORLEANS BETTER THAN EZRA SHAME STABBING WESTWARD 81.3 FM J-UlAUE 39 30 25 15 39 35 27 16 FRICTION, BABY SWELLJELEKTRNEEG WITHER BLISTER BURN + PEEL COLUMBIA HALF THE WORLD RUSH IT'S ALRIGHT IT'S OK LEAH ANDREONE Station information available at: NEW ' 1 40 NEW 1 ® TEST FOR ECHO ANTHEM /ATLANTIC VEILED RCA http: / /www.infojapan.com /JWAVE/ Compiled from a national sample of airpi y supplied by Broadcast Data Systems' Radio Track service. 105 Mainstream rock stations and 78 modem rock stations are electronically monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Songs ranked by number of detections. (Tracks showing an increase in detections over the previous week, regardless of chart movement. Airpower awarded to those records which attain 800 detections (Mainstream Rock) o 1,100 detections (Modern Rock) for the first time. Videoclip availability. ®1996, Billboard/BPI Communications.

BILLBOARD NOVEMBER 16, 1996 85 www.americanradiohistory.com Billboard® NOVEMBER 16, 1996 Radi o Adult Contemporary P R O G R A M M I N G Su Fa W Sp Su z TITLE ARTIST Format '95 '95 '96 '96 '96 3 3 cv 3 3 O LABEL & NUMBER/PROMOTION LABEL SUMMER '96 ARBITRONS Call KOMO -AM -FM top 40/rhythm 7.4 6.8 7.0 8.4 1.2 * * *No.1 * ** 12 -plus overall average quarter-hour shares ( #) indicates Arbitron market rank. KUMU -FM easy 3.9 5.3 7.5 6.2 MNE Hawaiian 5.9 4.6 6.3 6.3 5.4 IT'S ALL COMING BACK TO ME NOW CELINE DION Copyright 1996, Arbitran Ratings Ca May not be quoted or reproduced without KKLV cls rock 6.3 5.3 4.9 4.4 4.1 1 1 2 13 550 MUSIC 78345 , 2 weeks at No. 1 the prior written permission ofArbitron. KPOI modem 3.0 3.4 3.4 2.7 3.1 KUCD jazz 3.1 2.8 2.3 2.1 3.0 CHANSEG17E THE WORLD ERIC CLAPTON 2 2 1 22 REPRI 621 Su Fa W Sp Su Su Fa W Sp Su KHVH oldies 3.3 3.1 3.7 3.7 2.9 Call Format Call Format '95 '95 '96 '96 '96 KUMU-AM adult std 2.8 2.4 2.3 1.4 2.1 I LOVE YOU ALWAYS FOREVER DONNA LEWIS '95 '95 '96 '96 '96 3 3 3 16 KDEO modem ATLANTIC 87072 2.6 2.9 2.4 2.4 2.4 6AIM-FM religious .9 .8 1.2 2.1 1.5 WHEN YOU LOVE A WOMAN JOURNEY ORLANDO, FLA. -(39) WKY N/T 2.2 2.3 2.0 1.6 2.1 4 4 5 6 KX0L/WWLS sports .8 1.3 1.7 1.4 1.2 KCCN -AM Hawaiian 1.5 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.5 COLUMBIA 78428 R &B 7.6 6.4 6.4 6.5 9.3 KNTL religious 2.0 2.0 3.1 2.0 1.0 EGO N/I 1.1 1.7 1.3 1.0 1.4 YOU CAN MAKE HISTORY (YOUNG AGAIN) ELTON WWKA country 8.2 9.7 8.7 7.9 8.0 5 4 a JOHN KA01 /KGM1 triple -A .7 .4 .4 .5 1.1 MCA 55222 O WXKL top 40 5.8 6.7 6.8 7.0 6.1 DAYTON, OHIO -(52) KHNR N/T 1.5 1.6 1.1 1.5 1.1 DANCE INTO THE LIGHT PHIL COLLINS WMGF AC 8.6 6.6 8.1 6.8 6.6 WHKO 14.9 14.9 13.4 11.1 14.9 6 6 7 7 county FACE VALUE 87043 WDBO /ATLANTIC N/T 6.7 5.6 6.2 5.6 6.3 WMMX AC 7.9 6.9 9.2 9.3 1.2 GREENVILLE, S.C. -(59) LET'S MAKE A NIGHT TO REMEMBER BRYAN ADAMS WOMX-FM AC 8.4 7.6 7.5 7.2 5.5 WTUE album 8.0 5.7 9.8 6.7 1.2 WSSL country 14.3 11.4 14.5 12.3 10.6 7 8 íl A&M 581862 WOCL oldies 5.4 5.6 5.8 3.7 5.4 WHIO N/T 6.2 5.3 7.1 5.1 6.8 WJMZ R &B 9.5 10.7 9.5 10.7 10.2 FOREVER MARIAN CAREY WHTQ cls rock 3.4 3.6 3.2 4.0 5.1 WGTZ top 40 6.7 5.6 6.0 7.8 6.4 WROQ album 10.5 8.5 9.2 8.9 10.1 8 8 6 20 COLUMBIA ALBUM CUT WTKS N/T 4.6 5.9 5.8 6.2 5.0 WROU R&B 7.2 7.3 6.4 7.9 6.1 WESC-FM country 7.1 11.1 9.9 9.2 8.8 UN -BREAK MY HEART TONI BRAXTON WCFB R &B adult 3.8 4.1 4.1 3.9 4.5 WLQT AC 4.3 6.4 6.4 7.3 5.0 WFBC-FM top 40 5.4 4.7 5.2 6.8 1.6 10 15 5 WONE adult std 0 LAFACE 24200 / ARISTA WJRR album 4.5 5.0 4.5 5.2 4.5 2.5 3.8 2.1 2.7 4.9 WMYI AC 7.5 8.3 8.1 7.5 6.6 WLOQ jazz 3.2 3.2 4.7 6.1 3.4 WLW N/T 5.9 4.5 3.6 3.8 4.5 WSPA-FM AC 6.7 6.6 7.0 7.2 5.2 GIVE ME ONE REASON TRACY CHAPMAN MEG modern 2.0 5.4 5.0 4.1 10 9 9 29 WMMO triple -A 4.6 3.4 3.9 3.8 3.4 5.3 WMUU-FM easy 2.6 3.6 1.1 1.9 4.1 WING-FM cls rock 3.8 2.8 3.8 4.1 4.0 WDIZ AC 4.0 3.2 4.1 4.4 3.2 WFBC/WORD N/T 2.9 3.9 3.6 3.7 4.0 BECAUSE YOU LOVED ME DION WCLR/WZLR oldies 1.5 1.9 1.8 1.5 3.0 11 11 10 38 CELINE WH00 adult std 2.2 3.6 3.2 3.1 2.9 WOLI/WOLT oldies 3.7 3.3 2.9 1.8 3.2 550 MUSIC 78237 WDAO R&M adult 1.4 2.0 2.6 1.8 2.0 WON Spanish 1.1 1.3 .1 .8 1.6 WPM religious 1.2 1.1 1.2 1.6 1.9 WETT top 40 /rhythm 1.6 1.5 1.7 1.7 1.5 WFNQ LOVE IS THE POWER MICHAEL BOLTON WTLN-FM religious 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.4 country 1.6 1.7 2.5 1.1 1.6 12 13 16 6 WPFB-FM country 2.1 2.2 1.5 2.5 1.4 COLUMBIA ALBUM CUT WPEG R .6 WPCV country 1.1 1.4 1.0 1.3 1.1 &B 1.2 1.7 1.1 1.4 WFCI religious 1.8 .9 1.2 1.6 1.1 NOBODY KNOWS THE TONY RICH PROJECT WPEK triple-A .4 .5 .9 .1 1.4 13 12 14 42 WOTM sports .6 .1 1.3 .7 1.0 MAE jazz .8 .6 1.2 1.5 1.1 LAFACE 24115/ARISTA WMIT religious .8 .9 1.3 .8 1.3 WING-AM .5 1.0 .8 .8 1.0 INSENSITIVE JANN ARDEN WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. WSPA-AM N/T 1.8 1.1 2.0 1.5 1.2 14 14 11 44 -(47) WKSW country 1.5 1.2 .9 2.4 1.0 A&M 581274 WRMF AC 7.7 7.7 7.8 7.7 8.2 WLSN easy 1.5 1.9 1.2 .8 1.0 WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE VANESSA WILLIAMS WRLX easy 7.2 5.2 6.2 6.9 1.3 TULSA, OKLA. -(60) 15 15 12 21 MERCURY 578102 WEAT -FM AC 6.4 9.3 7.2 7.2 1.2 JACKSONVILLE, FLA.-(53) KWEN country 11.5 14.2 12.0 9.4 11.2 WIRE country KRMG N/T 8.7 9.0 8.7 9.8 9.8 THE MOMENT KENNY G 7.6 8.1 5.9 6.6 5.5 WQIK country 10.4 9.8 9.3 10.0 9.5 O 2U 21 KMYZ-FM modem 6.1 6.4 7.8 6.9 7.8 16 5 ARISTA 13260 WPBZ modem 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.9 4.1 WFYV-FM album 9.8 8.9 1.6 8.0 8.4 W1NO/W1NX N/T 6.4 KMOD album 6.7 6.9 5.7 6.2 6.3 MISSING YOU 5.1 4.8 4.7 4.4 WEJZ AC 1.3 6.9 6.1 6.2 8.0 16 17 TINA TURNER WKGR album 4.3 4.4 3.8 4.1 4.1 PITT top 40 7.5 4.8 4.1 3.8 6.0 11 9 VIRGIN 38553 WAPE top 40 6.2 6.9 7.5 7.2 1.4 WJBW adult std 3.4 2.6 4.0 3.8 3.3 WORT N/T 4.6 5.0 4.6 4.2 6.3 ROLL-FM oldies 3.0 4.2 4.3 5.4 5.1 AWAYS BE MY BABY MARIAN CAREY 18 18 20 35 WCLB country 3.1 2.9 2.2 2.2 3.0 WROO country 6.5 5.6 7.3 6.3 5.8 KBEZ AC 8.4 6.7 6.4 6.6 5.3 COLULMBIA 78276 WEDR R K1SR &B 2.9 3.3 3.6 3.3 3.0 WHIT R &B 5.7 4.8 5.9 5.0 5.5 cls rock 5.1 6.7 6.6 6.2 5.1 WDBF adult std 3.1 2.3 2.3 1.7 2.6 WSOL-FM R &B adult 6.1 6.8 5.8 6.1 4.5 P00-FM country 5.5 4.5 5.7 4.5 4.5 * * * AIRPOWER WWI classical 1.2 2.2 2.1 2.0 2.5 KIMM * * * WKQL oldies 5.2 4.9 5.9 4.5 4.3 ROB 2.8 2.9 3.2 2.8 4.0 19 24 - 2 YOU MUST LOVE ME MADONNA WBZT Na 2.3 2.0 2.1 3.4 2.4 WIRY AC 3.4 3.8 4.0 5.0 4.2 KOAS jazz 1.9 4.9 3.5 4.3 3.9 WARNER BROS. 17495 WPOW top 40 /rhythm 1.3 1.4 2.5 2.2 2.1 WPLA modem 3.1 5.4 5.2 5.1 3.4 P00-AM country 4.7 3.9 3.2 4.7 3.1 WIVE jazz 1.8 2.0 2.0 1.5 2.0 WWRR KEMX/10X01-FM religious 3.2 2.8 3.8 3.6 3.5 KEY WEST INTERMEZZO (I SAW YOU FIRST) JOHN MELLENCAMP cls rock .5 .5 2.8 2.6 3.0 17 18 WMXI oldies 1.2 2.2 1.5 1.4 1.9 20 10 MERCURY 578398 WFSJ jau 3.6 2.8 3.0 3.0 2.6 KCKI country 2.6 2.5 2.8 3.3 3.3 WBGG cls rock 1.6 1.6 1.5 1.8 1.8 WZAZ gospel 1.7 .1 .7 1.0 2.4 KGTO adult std 3.8 2.4 3.7 2.4 3.1 WZTA album * * *AIRPOWER* * 1.9 1.6 2.4 1.5 1.8 WPDQ adult std 2.5 .9 1.0 1.8 1.8 KRAM AC 4.1 3.1 4.0 2.8 3.0 * WOLL cls rock 2.7 2.9 2.8 2.2 1.7 WNIS sports 1.2 2.3 1.5 1.5 1.6 KCFM classical 1.3 .9 1.3 2.9 2.4 IF WE FALL IN LOVE TONIGHT ROD STEWART WEAT -AM 1.7 1.8 1.4 1.6 O21 1 N/I 1.5 WSVE religious 2.5 2.2 1.6 1.5 1.4 KOLL-AM .5 1.1 1.3 NEW WARNER BROS. 17459 sports - 1.6 WPLL AC 1.3 .8 1.3 1.7 1.5 WCGL religious .9 2.2 1.7 .8 1.0 WHY! top 40 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.0 1.4 WILKES BARRE, PA. -(61) WIOD N/I 1.0 1.6 1.8 1.4 1.4 * * *AIRPOWER* * * AUSTIN, TEXAS -(54) WKRZ/WKRF top 40 11.4 11.9 12.1 12.2 12.1 WLYF AC 2.2 1.4 1.3 1.4 1.3 WONDERS KASE country 13.6 13.7 11.8 12.0 13.1 WGGY country 1.7 22 24 4 THE 8.6 8.4 7.7 10.1 CI PLAYA-TONEVETHING YYOU WHIT R&B adult 1.7 1.4 1.8 1.5 1.2 KHFI top 40 9.9 9.1 9.7 9.9 9.0 DO!78401/EPIC WMGS AC 8.8 8.0 9.6 9.7 8.9 WKIS country 1.7 1.3 1.2 1.7 1.2 KKM1 AC YOU LEARN MORISSETTE 7.0 5.1 5.6 7.3 5.9 WEZX album 7.4 4.4 6.7 5.4 5.2 23 25 a ALANIS WYFX R&B adult .5 .8 .9 .8 1.2 KLBI-AM N/T 5.5 6.5 6.4 5.7 5.7 23 MAVERICK 17644/REPRISE WBHT top 40 4.2 3.5 3.2 4.8 4.8 WZZR album 1.6 1.0 1.3 1.9 1.2 KLB1-FM album 6.5 5.9 7.2 5.7 5.4 WILKWIUAYGBVWILP N/T 3.9 5.0 4.1 4.1 4.6 JEALOUSY NATALIE MERCHANT WORM sports .7 .7 .9 .8 1.1 KVET-FM country 7.6 6.0 6.1 5.5 5.3 24 27 30 2í WARMVAIQV -AM-PM N/T 4.1 6.5 4.6 4.4 4.5 ELEKTRA 64301/EEG WRMA Spanish 1.1 .6 .7 .8 1.1 KEPI oldies 4.0 6.3 5.8 5.6 4.9 WPOM religious WBAX/WEJL adult std 3.5 2.4 4.0 4.1 4.2 CRAZY LOVE AARON NEVILLE FEAT. ROBBIE ROBERTSON .8 1.1 1.2 1.5 1.0 KAMX AC 2.6 3.3 2.8 4.3 4.6 2 29 29 3 WNAK adult std 4.1 3.8 5.3 3.0 3.6 REPRISE ALBUM CUT KGSR triple -A 3.1 3.6 4.0 3.0 3.5 WZMT album 4.0 5.4 4.1 2.8 3.6 LAS VEGAS -(48) KPEZ cls rock 3.4 3.5 3.9 3.7 3.5 WWFH/WWSH AC 3.5 3.1 2.0 2.4 3.3 K1UL adult std 8.9 10.0 7.9 9.3 10.0 KROX-FM modern 2.9 2.8 3.5 3.5 3.5 WOLS/WSGD oldies 4.3 4.2 4.4 4.5 2.8 KLUC top 40 /rhythm 6.2 7.6 5.3 7.1 8.2 KA1Z jazz 1.3 1.9 3.0 3.3 2.4 WSBG top40 1.3 2.3 1.6 2.3 2.1 KSNE AC 7.8 7.6 8.9 8.3 6.6 KVET-AM N/T 1.6 2.7 2.3 1.7 2.4 WQFM oldies 2.6 1.7 2.5 1.1 2.3 Adult Top 40 KFMS country 4.8 5.2 5.1 5.2 6.2 MCE RAB adult .8 1.0 .9 1.6 1.8 WHLM AC 1.2 1.3 1.6 1.8 1.6 KWNR country 7.0 5.8 6.7 6.7 6.1 KOTZ album 2.6 2.1 2.0 2.4 1.1 WKAB oldies 1.1 .4 1.7 1.4 1.3 KMZQ AC 5.2 6.1 6.5 5.6 6.0 KKLB Spanish 1.5 1.0 1.0 1.4 1.5 *No.1 WRNI -FM country 1.0 .7 .9 1.3 * * * KXFN-FM Spanish .7 .6 .5 1.2 1.1 ** KMXB AC 3.9 4.8 4.7 4.6 5.1 WLEV AC .5 .6 .4 .7 1.2 21 I LOVE YOU ALWAYS FOREVER DONNA LEWIS KEDG modem 6.4 6.4 7.3 7.0 5.0 1 I 1 GALA. WFMZ AC .6 .6 1.0 .5 1.1 ATLANTIC 87072 6 weeks at No. 1 IOU cls rock 3.7 3.8 3.7 4.1 4.0 55) wzzK -AM 13.8 14.4 WICK easy .7 - .8 .8 1.1 KUTE modem 3.9 4.0 3.7 3.4 4.0 WODE oldies 13 1.2 CHANGE THE WORLD ERIC CLAPTON WENN R&B 11.2 9.6 9.7 10.8 9.1 1.1 1.5 1.0 2 2 2 22 ROMP album 5.8 4.3 5.1 4.4 3.9 REPRISE 17621 WZRR cis rock 8.7 8.1 6.2 6.8 7.1 KOOL oldies 5.1 4.8 4.7 4.7 3.6 WERC 9/T 6.6 7.1 8.4 5.8 6.9 TUCSON, ARIZ. -(62) IT'S ALL COMING BACK TO ME NOW CELINE DION KBGO 3 3 14 oldies 2.3 1.8 1.4 1.4 3.2 WW1 AC 6.9 8.1 5.5 9.1 6.1 MIM country 11.6 16.2 13.6 11.5 13.1 10 550 MUSIC 78345 KDWN N/T 3.0 2.6 2.2 3.4 2.2 WBHI R&B 5.5 KRQO top 40 1.7 U.S 6.8 7.4 9.5 YOU LOVE A WOMAN JOURNEY KLSQ Spanish 2.1 2.5 2.0 1.8 2.1 WOOL oldies 6.0 4.8 5.7 6.9 5.4 KMXZ AC 10.6 11.4 7.4 9.7 8.1 4 5 7 WHEN ® COLUMBIA 78428 KXPT triple -A 1.8 2.3 2.5 2.4 2.1 WMXQ top 40 4.7 5.2 5.3 4.3 4.9 KLPX album 8.1 6.7 6.3 6.5 6.6 KORK adult std 1.7 1.6 2.0 1.8 1.3 WDJC -FM religious 4.0 2.9 3.1 3.3 3.8 KHYF '70's oldies .8 .8 6.1 6.3 HEAD OVER FEET ALANIS MORISSETTE 8.4 5 6 9 KRBO N/T 1.1 .8 .9 1.0 1.3 WATV R&O oldies 3.8 5.0 4.1 3.1 3.2 KNST N/T 5.8 4.7 6.2 5.8 6.2 05 MAVERICK ALBUM CUT/REPRISE PEG N/T 1.8 .7 .9 1.1 1.3 WOWC country 3.2 3.2 3.4 2.4 3.2 KOHT top 40 /rhythm 4.2 4.0 6.8 5.0 5.5 KEY WEST INTERMEZZO (I SAW YOU FIRST) JOHN MELLENCAMP KDOL WRAX modern 2.9 3.0 3.7 2.9 3.2 KWFM-FM oldies 7.2 5.4 4.8 5.5 4.5 6 4 14 Spanish 1.7 1.2 1.6 1.1 1.1 WAGG religious 3.3 2.7 4.7 4.1 2.1 © MERCURY 578398 KENO sports .5 1.2 .9 .7 1.1 KLEE adult std 3.4 4.0 3.1 3.4 3.1 WBHK R&B adult .5 .9 1.2 2.6 COUNTING BLUE CARS DISHWALLA KNUD N/T 1.1 1.2 1.1 1.3 1.0 KKHG cis rock 5.5 5.1 4.9 4.7 3.1 7 7 19 WTUG RAB 3.5 3.0 3.4 3.9 2.4 KFMA modem 1.5 2.2 2.5 3.6 3.6 O7 A &M 581462 LOUISVILLE, KY. -(49) WILD religious 2.4 1.4 2.5 1.8 2.0 KTZR Spanish 2.0 1.2 1.3 2.6 2.6 I GO BLIND HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH W10X sports 1.6 2.5 2.4 22 1.4 KZLZ 8 11 18 WAMZ country 15.9 14.0 12.7 12.8 14.9 Spanish 3.1 2.5 2.1 2.1 2.0 WFMH country 1.0 ® REPRISE ALBUM CUT WOOS N/T 12.3 13.5 16.5 14.0 11.8 - KGVY adult std 1.7 2.8 2.4 2.9 1.9 WDJX top 40 7.1 6.1 6.5 7.0 6.6 KTUC N/I 1.8 2.5 2.0 1.7 1.4 9 MOUTH MERRIL BAINBRIDGE O 9 12 VA. WGZB R &B 6.1 5.9 5.3 6.6 6.5 RICHMOND, -(56) PEW Spanish 1.5 1_6 1.0 L5 1.1 UNIVERSAL 56018 WKHK country 11.7 13.3 12.9 13.9 11.1 WVEZ AC 5.3 6.0 6.3 4.9 5.2 POT jazz 1.1 YOU LEARN ALANIS MORISSETTE WCDX REX 10.9 9.9 11.0 10.4 9.1 10 10 8 26 WQMF album 5.2 4.6 4.0 4.8 5.1 WIVR -FM AC 8.4 10.8 MAVERICK 17644/REPRISE WTFX album 5.9 6.2 6.1 6.4 4.8 9.6 9.7 8.8 McALLEN, TEXAS-(63) WRVA N/I 8.2 8.6 9.1 8.5 8.6 WSFR cls rock 3.7 4.1 4.1 3.7 4.3 KBFM top 40 12.6 12.8 12.3 12.2 12.4 FLY LIKE AN EAGLE SEAL WSW jazz 20 29 3 WSJW jazz 3.1 3.0 2.7 4.0 4.3 - 6.2 11 KGBT Spanish 8.3 10.9 11.0 13.7 11.9 WARNER SUNSET /ATLANTIC ALBUM CUT WRVQ top 40 7.1 5.4 4.5 6.2 6.0 WAVG adult std 4.2 4.1 3.7 3.2 4.0 MWW Spanish 11.5 11.0 12.4 9.7 11.3 WOOL album 6.3 5.8 5.2 5.1 WLRS AC 4.2 2.5 2.7 2.4 3.1 4.9 GIVE ME ONE REASON TRACY CHAPMAN KFRQ album 7.0 5.8 4.4 7.6 7.8 12 11 10 33 WPLZ R &B 4.9 5.2 6.5 6.7 4.6 ELEKTRA 64346/EEG WRKA oldies 3.9 3.9 3.8 3.6 33 WMXB AC KTEX country 10.5 7.6 8.1 7.1 1.3 WMK -FM country 2.4 3.1 2.5 2.3 2.3 5.8 5.5 5.1 5.9 4.3 NOWHERE TO GO MELISSA ETHERIDGE WOZU modem 4.2 3.3 3.0 3.1 4.2 KKPS Spanish 6.2 7.1 7.0 9.3 7.2 13 12 12 16 WXNU modern 1.1 1.2 2.1 2.4 1.9 ISLAND 854664 WLEE -FM cis rock PLY AC 4.8 5.3 5.4 7.6 6.8 WRVI cls rock - - 1.0 1.3 1.1 4.6 3.3 2.9 2.9 2.9 WTVR -AM adult std 2.0 1.7 2.0 1.7 2.1 KT1N/KT1X Spanish 3.8 4.8 5.4 4.7 3.4 JUST BETWEEN YOU AND ME DC TALK WMJM R &B adult 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.9 1.2 14 16 22 6 WS01 R &B adult 3.2 3.3 3.1 2.9 1.8 XAAA easy 1.6 3.3 3.5 2.5 3.3 VIRGIN 38575 WLLV religious .5 1.5 1.6 2.3 1.1 WVGO oldies 2.7 4.0 3.5 4.2 1.8 KRGE religious 1.5 1.8 2.6 2.0 21 WTHQ -FM country - - .4 .5 1.0 LET'S MAKE A NIGHT TO REMEMBER BRYAN ADAMS WGCV religious 1.7 1.2 .8 .9 1.1 KURV N/T 2.2 2.3 15 17 17 12 1.9 1.4 2.2 A&M 581862 RALEIGH /DURHAM, N.C. -(50) WXGI country 1.3 2.0 1.6 1.1 1.4 EME Spanish 4.3 3.9 4.9 1.9 1.8 WFTH religious 1.7 .4 1.4 1.1 1.3 KIRT Spanish 1.4 2.1 2.2 1.7 1.1 BIRMINGHAM AMANDA MARSHALL WDCG top 40 8.8 6.8 9.3 8.8 8.3 16 14 14 11 WRVH N/I .9 .8 1.8 1.1 1.1 XYTH Spanish 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.2 1.6 EPIC 78385 W00K R&B 7.7 7.5 7.7 8.5 8.1 WREJ religious 1.1 1.6 2.3 1.2 1.0 KBOR Spanish 1.6 2.3 1.6 .7 1.5 JEALOUSY NATALIE MERCHANT WRAL AC 6.8 6.0 7.4 6.6 1.4 17 13 15 25 KSOX-FM oldies 2.4 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.5 ELEKTRA 64301 /EEG WTRG oldies 5.9 6.6 5.5 7.7 6.8 ALBANY, N.Y.-(57) XMLS Spanish .6 15 WKIX country 5.9 6.1 5.8 6.7 63 - - - WILL SAVE YOUR SOUL JEWEL WGNA-AM -FM country 9.8 11.3 12.9 13.0 11.7 18 15 13 25 WHO WPTF N/I 7.1 7.8 6.3 6.9 6.2 WGY N/I 9.2 9.5 10.0 8.3 9.3 ATLANTIC 87151 FRESNO, CALIF. -(65) WRDU album 5.7 6.0 5.6 4.3 6.0 WY10 AC 7.2 8.2 7.9 6.9 9.0 KBOS top 40 /rhythm 8.6 9.7 8.6 9.8 10.4 IF IT MAKES YOU HAPPY SHERYL CROW WQDR country 6.4 7.4 5.9 6.4 5.9 WFLY top 40 9.0 9.1 8.2 9.5 8.1 19 21 21 9 KMJ N/I 10.2 10.6 11.1 9.5 9.6 A&M 581874 WFXC/WFXK R&B adult 6.0 6.8 5.7 5.5 5.1 WPYX album 1.6 6.4 6.7 7.5 1.4 MWL adult std 5.3 5.3 5.9 7.5 6.3 WZZU cls rock 3.8 4.6 4.0 3.8 43 WABY-AM/FM adult std 3.7 5.5 6.1 6.2 6.0 THAT THING YOU DO! THE WONDERS KEYO/KFSO oldies 4.7 4.5 4.3 4.4 5.4 20 19 18 6 WICD jazz WOW/WOK-FM modern 5.0 6.5 5.7 5.4 5.1 PLAY-TONEJEPIC SOUNDTRAX 78401 /EPIC 1.7 2.1 2.0 1.4 2.3 WRVE KSKS country 5.2 5.2 4.1 3.5 5.3 WJMH R&8 1.4 1.1 1.3 1.6 1.6 cls rock 5.9 4.6 5.1 4.7 5.6 KTHT AC 4.6 WKBE/WKLI AC 4.8 4.0 4.6 2.8 3.1 4.5 4.1 3.8 5.2 8 DANCE INTO THE LIGHT PHIL COLLINS WKTC country 2.0 1.3 1.3 l.8 1.3 21 22 20 3.1 2.8 2.1 2.7 2.1 KLBN Spanish .7 3.1 7.0 7.4 4.9 FACE VALUE 87043 /ATLANTIC WLLE R&B 1.7 1.3 1.3 1.0 1.2 WXLE triple -A 1.1 1.6 1.1 1.9 1.9 KR1R album 4.7 4.0 5.0 4.9 4.9 DO YOU GO NO MERCY M01 AC 2.9 3.8 3.6 3.7 4.3 22 23 23 11 WHERE OKLAHOMA CITY-(51) WYSR '70's oldies 1.8 1.3 1.3 1.2 1.9 ARISTA 13225 WHRL jazz 2.4 1.8 1.1 1.5 1.7 KFRR modem 3.4 2.3 3.4 3.0 3.5 1000' -FM country 10.8 12.1 8.5 8.9 10.3 WQBK-AM N/T 2.2 1.7 1.9 1.4 1.1 KOOO-AM-FM Spanish 4.0 4.8 3.3 3.6 3.5 DON'T SPEAK NO DOUBT KOMA-AM -FM oldies 8.9 9.5 9.0 9.3 9.0 23 25 35 3 WIRY oldies 1.8 1.3 1.3 1.6 1.6 KNAX country 4.2 4.1 3.9 2.6 3.4 TRAUMA ALBUM CUT /INTERSCOPE MO top 40 10.1 9.7 9.4 10.3 8.5 WROW N/I 2.5 1.1 1.3 1.2 1.4 KEIL jazz 2.5 3.1 3.6 4.2 3.0 KMGL AC 6.4 6.2 6.7 5.3 1.6 TUCKER'S TOWN HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH WEOX modern 1.8 1.8 1.2 1.5 1.3 KEN cls rock 2.1 2.4 2.2 2.9 24 24 24 18 KATT album 8.9 8.4 10.3 9.6 7.2 22 ATLANTIC 87051 2.1 .9 1.2 KIST country 5.8 6.1 4.2 5.5 6.6 PIP country 3.0 1.9 YOU MUST LOVE ME MADONNA KNRX modern 5.8 5.0 5.5 5.7 6.4 HONOLULU-(58) MFA cls rock 2.5 3.0 3.8 3.4 1.8 25 26 33 KSSK-FM AC 9.9 11.9 12.3 10.4 12.1 ...... ' WARNER BROS. 17495 KVSP R &B 5.6 5.0 5.2 5.1 6.3 KQEQ R &13 1.6 1.5 1.8 1.4 1.1 KIKI -FM top 40 /rhythm 12.4 10.4 11.0 12.2 11.5 KTOK N/T KMPH N/I 1.9 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.5 Compiled from a national samrl of airylay supplied by Broadcast Data Systems' RaAo Track service. 49 adult contemporary stations and 57 adult top 40 7.1 6.0 6.1 6.4 5.8 KSSK-AM AC 9.1 7.9 7.5 8.2 8.5 stations are electronically monito ed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Songs ranked by number d detections. OTracks showing an increase in detections ove KRXO cis rock 5.9 6.8 5.6 6.5 5.1 KFIG Spanish 1.6 1.5 1.1 1.1 1.2 the previous week, regardless of chart movement. Airpower awarded to songs which attain 300 adult contemporary detections or 700 adult top 40 detections KTNT jazz 3.4 3.9 3.9 2.6 4.8 KULA/KRTR AC 6.3 5.2 6.7 8.1 8.0 KGST Spanish 2.2 1.8 2.1 2.4 1.0 for the first öme. ® 1996, BillboarcVBPI Communications. KYIS AC 2.8 3.3 4.3 3.9 3.1 KCCN -FM Hawaiian 9.1 9.3 7.5 7.1 1.8 KTAA Spanish .8 .5 .3 .6 1.0

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Heftel, Emmis' Big Deals; Clear Channel PD O'Brian Fills Top 40 Eyes VOA Europe; WKLS Courts Jewell ,Void In Nation's Capital R :\ DIO STATIONS GO DIRT porate row involving his noncompete Angeles, which had been simulcasting CHEAP! Yes, of course, that's a joke. clause, former WHTZ (Z100) New country Astor Broadcast Group's KIKF 1 HE WEIRDEST phone call was week's adds included top 25 hits by Any doubts just take a look at the York PD Steve Kingston is now in the Anaheim, Calif., through a local mar - not the one where they asked me to Sheryl Crow and the Ghost Town two top deals of the week: Heftel buys PD chair at crosstown modern WXRK keting agreement (LMA), flips to Span - send a package to Washington; the DJ's, but it's progress. "While the triple -A KSCA Los Angeles from (K-Rock) after sitting out his six -month ish as part of an LMA -to-purchase deal weirdest call was the one when they essence of Z 104 is pop /rhythm, we're Golden West for a mind -blowing $110 noncompete, while enduring nasty with Liberman Broadcasting. told me I got the job," says WWZZ first and foremost top 40, and that million (and will likely change the for- accusations from Z100 owner Chancel- R &B adult WRKS New York has (Z104) Washington, D.C., PD Dale means we play the best of the best, mat), while Emmis Broadcasting for (Vox Jox, Billboard, Oct. 26). Attor- modified its 2- year -old "classic soul and O'Brian. whatever that may be," he says. makes its first purchase in two years, smooth R &B" positioner to "classic soul The fact that Bonneville was doing Here is a recent 1 p.m. hour on paying $42.5 million for Zimmer's top and today's R &B." In a variant on the something other than AC was shock- Z104: Fun Factory, "I Wanna Be With 40 /country combo WKBQ/WKKX St. standard hook promo, WRKS now has ing enough. But when you add the You "; Alanis Morissette, "Head Over Louis. a "yesterday and today" spot in which fact that the company chose top 40, Feet "; Deee -Lite, "Groove Is In The Emmis president /CEO Jeff Smul- morning man Isaac Hayes gives hired a relatively unknown Southern Heart "; Merril Bainbridge, "Mouth"; yan told The Indianapolis Star, "We examples of songs the station plays by programmer, then Salt -N -Pepa, "What - finally found something that made singing the hooks before seguing into airlifted the whole ta Man"; La Bouche, sense to us." The combo joins Emmis' the real hook. The TV ad features Toni package to the na- Bill board® "Sweet Dreams "; rock outlet KSHE -FM in the market. Braxton in the flesh. tion's capital, it was Dionne Farris, "I In other group -owner news: Clear WREV/KREV (Rev-105) Minneapo- nothing short of Know"; Groove Theo- Channel Communications has pur- lis, which simulcast their modern for- astounding. BRO. CASÏER ry, "Tell Me "; Tech - chased KHOM (Mix 104.1) New by Chuck Taylor mat, get a third signal as parent Cargill O'Brian's previous notronic, "Pump Up Orleans from LaTerr Broadcasting for Communications picks up crosstown experience included The Jam "; Sheryl $6.75 million. But perhaps more ney Mitchell Mandell says that jazz KCFE for a trimulcast that puts serving as operations Crow, "If It Makes intriguing, Clear Channel is bidding to Kingston was at his desk at 12:01 a.m. their modern rock format on 105.1, manager/morning You Happy "; Bizarre buy Voice of America (VOA) Europe (as Nov 1, ready to work. 105.3, and 105.7. host at top 40 WKSI Inc., "I'm Gonna Get is Disney), reports The Los Angeles Meanwhile, with the first fall Arbi- WZPK Portland, Maine, picks up the Greenboro, N.C., and You "; Real McCoy, Times. The move follows President trend back, WXRK is up 3.4 -3.6, tied new calls WPKQ. The former top 40 WMXF (Mix 96) Fay- "Another Night"; and Clinton's desire to privatize part of the for seventh in the market. Classic rock station is simulcasting country WOKQ etteville, N.C. In 1991, the Tony Rich Pro- government agency. VOA Europe deliv- WAXQ (Q104.3) continues to build, 2.0- Portsmouth, N.H. he moved to Trump - ject, "Nobody Knows." ers programming to 180 stations in 60 2.3. Album WNEW is off 1.7 -1.5. er's WLAP (Power Because Washing- countries. Clear Channel, meanwhile, Scott Shannon and Todd Pettengill FOLKS: STEAL A KYS 94.5) Lexington, Ky., ton has no billboards, owns a mere 91 outlets in the U.S. are simulcasting their WPLJ New York After an extended period with no which was top 40 at BAIE O'BRIAN marketing a new Speaking of worldwide reach, former morning show on WMTX (Mix 96) day -to -day PD, WKYS Washington, the time but later Program Director radio station means Olympic Park security guard Richard Tampa, Fla., marking Shannon's return D.C., taps Damon Williams, PD of flipped to adult top 40 WWZZ Washington, D.C. expensive TV spots. Jewell, who was hastily chastised and to the market after 13 years. crosstown WPGC -AM, as PD. WKYS WMXL (Mix 94.5), O'Brian recently put through grueling rounds of ques- And WPLJ afternoon driver Rocky owner Radio One's VP of programming where O'Brian was hired WXLK Ro- tioning for allegedly setting off a bomb Allen has been hospitalized for the past Steve Hegwood, who was serving as sitting when the phone rang. anoke, Va., OM/PD Sammy Simpson during the Olympic Summer Games, is two weeks after undergoing three the station's PD, will stay in D.C. Since Z104's debut July 15, its 12- as marketing director (it's their now being honored by local radio since major back operations. But get this: As through the end of the year. plus number has climbed steadily fourth station together). being cleared. WKLS (96Rock) Atlanta Allen convalesces, he and sidekick WWMX/WOCT Baltimore GM from 1.3 to 2.4, putting it in a tie for George McFly was doing mornings has plastered the city with more than Blaine Ensley are doing the show live Ardie Gregory exits. Alan Hay, GM of ninth 18-34 in the summer Arbitrons. but recently returned to Chicago. 100 billboards bearing Jewell's likeness from his room. American Radio Systems' other Balti- "Out of a three -page trend sheet, While O'Brian searches for a new Bye Bye Bubba, But For How Long? more properties, assumes her duties. we're already showing up on the first host, market vets Janet "From WFLZ Tampa night shifter Bubba the Todd Fisher remains PD of AC page, which is a good sign," O'Brian Another Planet" Elliott and John Love Sponge has exited after his con- WWMX. WQSR PD Bill Pasha will says. Broken out separately, Septem- Nolan are anchoring the shift. Lisa tract was not renewed. Kramer of program classic hits WOCT. ber showed Z104 at a 6 share 18-34. Berrigan and L.A. Reid were ac- WZYP Huntsville, Ala., is his succes- Bruce Blevins, who recently left One reason for Z104's immediate quired from WPLY (Y100) Philadel- sor. Sponge lands at album WLVQ his VP Seattle radio group post at impact may be the lack of a main- phia for middays and afternoons, next to the title of Lynyrd Skynyrd's Columbus, Ohio, and will concentrate Entercom, resurfaces in San Diego as stream top 40 in D.C. since WAVA respectively. (O'Brian is not expecting legendary anthem "Free Bird" and the on his burgeoning Bubba Radio Net- GM of classic rock /adult standards folded five years ago. Bonneville's a Christmas card from WPLY this station's logo. PD Michael Hughes work. Rumors persist, however, that combo KGB /KPOP as those stations research revealed a gaping hole for year.) Jojo Morales, a veteran of says that the tie -in couldn't be more of he'll return to Tampa in mornings on are spun off to Jac or. That moves top 40. "We found a lot of button - WHTZ (Z100) and WKTU New York, a natural match: "Richard, `Free Bird,' WXTB (98 Rock). Dennis M. Gwiazdon to the GM seat pushers with no place to go," says is handling nights, followed by Tami 96Rock. Now maybe he'll take our job at triple -A KUPR and N/T KCEO. O'Brian, whose research indicated Rush from Z104's predecessor, oldies offer. We're currently short one hero." FORMATS: SPANISH FLY Paul Palmer retains his GM seat at that the available 18 -34 audience was WXTR. John Pleisse, the voice of New York Stories: After a nasty cor- Chagal Communications' KYKF Los classical KFSD. sampling all of the other contempo- WPLJ New York (and formerly of Tony Mauro, PD of satellite net- rary formats in an attempt to find the WRQX), was hired as creative ser- work Radio One's modern Rock Alter- hits. Notably, R &B- leaning top 40/ vices director. native feed, adds programming duties rhythm- crossover WPGC -FM rose Former WXTR PD Ron Ross is for its forthcoming modern AC format, 9.3- 9.718 -34 during the summer. now Z104 assistant PD /music direc- Choice AC, set to bow Dec. 1. Joel Fol- "Many 18 -34 females had been tor. "Usually, a new PD blows every- ger is consulting. under- served for the past five years, body out, but with the way Ron kept ... move so we designed the sound of the sta- the station going during the newsilne While not wholly making the BILL MOYES, founder of the Research Group, and that firm's Don Gilmore into Arrow territory, classic rock tion specifically for them," O'Brian changeover, it would have been com- exit to launch Moyes Research Associates. Research Group president Larry WOFX Cincinnati is reacquainting its says. Like many PDs at top 40 start- pletely unfair not to give him a shot, Campbell assumes Moyes' chairman duties. audience with such artists as Simon & ups, O'Brian has been kept busy with and it has worked out well for every- Garfunkel, America, and James Tay- a sizable chunk of past hit records body," says O'Brian. WESTWOOD ONE RADIO NETWORKS names Charlie Cook VP of program- lor. PD Tony Tolliver says the station that were never exposed in D.C. This "Many operators had shown a fear ming and formats. Cook will oversee the programming of the company's sounds softer than it did six months explains why Real McCoy's "Another of top 40 until recently, but since the eight 24 -hour satellite music formats. He comes from a partner /senior VP ago, harking back to its original format, Night" is in power rotation and re- format has shown signs of coming position at McVay Media, where he has been for 12 years. Album rock vet- circa April 1994. mains Z104's No. 1- testing song, in back, more owners are gaining confi- eran Jeff Gonzer is upped from mornings to PD at Westwood One's Adult Sue Truccase is upped to PD of both call-out and a recent auditorium dence in it and how to execute it," Rock and Roll format, replacing Diana Laird. Gonzer is best known for his WFLA Tampa from assistant opera- test. "Before somebody pulls up my O'Brian says. Indeed, with relatively stint at L.A.'s late, lamented KMET. tions manager. She's been in that post [Broadcast Data Systems informa- conservative operators like Bonneville for seven years. tion] and says, `That guy's an idiot,' and Viacom diving into contemporary LEE STRASSER, VP /GM at WIRK West Palm Beach, Fla., is upped to As longtime PD Chris Abbate exits they have to realize that we have a lot radio, that message of confidence is VP /market GM for ARS' West Palm Beach stations. WNNJ -FM Newton, N.J., Nassau of catching up to do," O'Brian says. being broadcast loud and clear. Broadcasting VP of programming How has the record industry react- "I don't think top 40 ever went JOHN FRAWLEY is named VP of broadcast operations for Metro Networks, Michelle Stevens assumes the opera- ed to the station's limited number of away," O'Brian says. "It was more a which provides traffic, news, sports, and weather information to broad- tions director title. new slots? "Most of the seasoned guys case of self- destruction in many casters. He has been with the company since 1988, most recently as direc- fully understand my position," he cases. There has always been a mar- tor of operations for the mid -Atlantic region. Airplay Monitor editor Sean Ross and says. "I realize they get hammered on ket for this format -it's just a matter Airplay Monitor managing editors their weekly conference calls, but we of adjusting for individual market STATION SALES: WZHT/WMCZ Montgomery, Ala., from New South Com- Kevin Carter, Phyllis Stark, Janine still manage to add a couple of rec- tastes and playing the biggest songs munications to Benchmark Communications for $17.75 million. McAdams, and Marc Schiffman con- ords every week." Granted, last of the time." KEVIN CARTER tributed to this column.

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15 Bryan White, That's Another Song t 19 Hootie & The Blowfish, Sad Caper 18 Rick Trevino, Running Out Of Reasons 16 Shania Twain, God Bless The U.K.'s EMAP Gets 50% Of Child 20 Fiona Apple, Shadowboxer 19 Ty Herndon, She Wants To Be Wanted Again 17 Ty Herndon, She Wants To Be Wanted Again t 21 2Pac, I Ain't Mad At Cha 20 Neal McCoy, Going, Going, Gone 18 Sammy Kershaw, Politics, Religion And Her Now t 22 New Edition, I'm Still In Love With You 21 Terri Clark, Poor, Poor Pitiful Me

19 Alan Jackson, Little Bitty 23 Social Distortion, I Was Wrong 22 Pam Tillis, Betty's Got A Bass Boat 20 Mindy McCready, Hell Notice Her Video Jukebox Network Int'l 14 hours daily Mate Nowt 24 Madonna, You Must Love Me 23 LeAnn Rimes, One Way Ticket 21 Trisha Yearwood, Everybody Knows 1899 9th Street NE, t 25 Soundgarden, Blow Up The Outside World 24 Rhett Akins, Love You Back 22 Crystal Bement, Have We Forgotten What... 26 Weezer, El Scorcho I Washington, D.C. 20018 t 25 Faith Hill, Can't Do That Anymore Deryl Dodd, Thais How I To THE BOX SELLS U.K. UNIT: Vid- ments with on -air talent that is hired 23 Got Memphis t 27 En Vogue, Don't Let Go 26 Randy Travis, Would I 24 Faith Hill, I Can't Do That Anymore 28 Toni Braxton, Un -Break My Heart 27 Trisha Yearwood, Everybody Knows 1 2Pac, I Ain't Mad At Cha eo 25 Terri Clark, Poor, Poor Pitiful Me 29 Cdine Dion, Its All Caning Back To Me Now 28 Sammy Kershaw, Politics, Religion And He Jukebox Network Inc. (VJN), on a freelance basis, according to a 2 Bone Thugs -N-Ham On Days Of Our Uwz t 26 Kenny Chesney, Me And You 30 Geggy Tah, Whoever You Are 29 Bryan White, That's which owns and operates music video spokeswoman. She says the channel 3 Do Or Die, Po Pimp Another Song 27 Randy Travis, Would I 31 Allen Ginsburg & Friends, The Ballad 4 Dr. Dre, Been There Done That Of... 30 Mark Chesnutt, It's A Little Too Late 28 David Lee Mrrp tt The Road Val Leave Behind The programmer the Box, is selling its is switching to an "automated format 5 Keith Sweat, Nobody 32 Black Crowes, Blackberry 29 Mila Mason, That's Enough Of That 33 Braids, Bohemian Rhapsody 6 En Vogue, Don't Let Go (Love) * * NEW ONS* * 50% equity in Video Jukebox Net- with rotating pods of pre -produced 30 BR5 -49, Cherokee Boogie 7 De La Soul, Itzsoweezee 34 Shaquille O'Neal, You Cant Stop The Reign 31 Mark Chesnutt, It's A Little Too Late Poe, Angry Johnny Paul I work International Ltd. (VJNIL) to programming." 8 Da Brat, Sittin On Top Of The World 35 Brandt, Meant To Do That 32 Martina McBride, Swingin' Doors 36 Nas, Street Dreams the U.K.-based media 9 Ginuwine, Pony Charlie Daniels, Somebody Was Prayin' For Me group EMAP There has been much speculation 33 Lisa Brokop, West Of Crazy Westside Waylon Jennings Jessi 10 Jason Weaver, Stay With Me 37 Connection, Bow Down & Cotta Deep In The West 34 Rick Trevino, Running Out Of Reasons 38 Tonic, Open Up Your Eyes Gediz T. Judd, (She's Got A Butt) Than... which owns several radio stations and in the industry about whether MOR 11 Jeru The Damaja, Ya Playin' Ya Self Bier 35 LeAnn Rimes, One Way Ticket 12 702, Steelo 39 Gravity Kills, Enough Alison Krauss, Baby Mine youth- oriented media publications, is being positioned for a strategic 36 Gary Allan, Her Man 40 Ginuwine, Pony Mark Wills, In 13 Babyface, This Is For The Lover In You High Low And Between including Smash Hits (see story, page alliance or purchase by an outside 14 Outkast, Athens 37 Brady Seals, Another You, Another Me 41 Crash Test Dummies, He Lind To Fed It 38 Dolly Parton, Just When I Needed You Most Zoo, The Child (Inside) 15 Kenny Lattimore, Just What It Takes 42 Okumba 10). company, such as cable operator TCI. 39 Kevin Sharp, Nobody Knows 43 Merril 16 Toni Braxton, Un -Break My Heart Bainbridge, Mouth 40 Clads T Judd, (She's Got A Butt) Fun Lewin' Criminals, EMAP paid $4.5 mil- However, as recently 17 Soul For Real, Never Felt This Way Bar... 44 Scooby Snacks 41 Caryl Mack Parker, Better Lae Ned Time 45 Michael Jackson, lion in for 18 Montell Jordan, Falling Jam cash VJN's as late October, the 42 Neal McCoy, Going, Going, Gone Lenionheads, If I Talk I'd Tell You 19 Tamia, Keep Hope Alive 46 Could 43 Daryle Singletary, Amen Kind Of Love 47 Jewel, You Were Meant For Me equity interest in VJNIL channel unveiled an 20 Blackstreet (Feat. Dr. Dre), No Diggity MUSIC FIRST 44 Mark Wills, High Low And In Between Republica, Ready To Go 21 Fugees, No Woman, No Cry 48 and $1.5 million plus ambitious artist- devel- 45 Helen Darling, Full Deck Of Cards 49 Keith Sweat, Nobody Continuous programming 22 SWV, It's All About U 46 Waylon Jennings, Deep In The West 50 Local H, Bound For The Floor 1515 Broadway, NY, NY 10036 $200,000 in accrued opment program (Bill- 23 Me'shel Ndegeocelo, Who Is He And What.. THE 47 Wade Hayes, Where Do I Go To Start All Over 24 Lost Boyz, Music Makes Me High ** Indicates MTV Exclusive interest to reimburse 48 Lonestar, Wher, Cowboys Didn't Dance 1 Alanis board, Nov. 9). A 25 Dru Hill, Tell Me Morissette, Head Over Feet 49 Bumin' Daylight, Lae Worth Fighting For 2 Eric Clapton, Change The World VJN for a previous spokeswoman says that 26 Monifah, You Don't Have To Love Me 50 Rhett Akins, Love You Back * * NEW ONS* * 3 Jain Menca T , Key West Intermezzo (I Seeks Fat) 27 Mint Condition, What Kind Of Man Would I VJNIL loan. the implementation of 4 Cane Dion, Ifs All Coming Bade To Me Now 28 Alfonzo Hunter, Just The Way t Indicates Hot Shots Dave Matthews Band, Crash Into You EYE 5 Toni Braxton, Un -Break My Heart Ticketmaster Corp., that new promotional 29 Mo Thugs Family, Thug Devotion Foxy Brown, Gotta Get U Home House Of Pain, Fed 6 Sheryl Crow, If It Makes You Happy 30 Up R. Kelly, I Believe I Can Fly which owns the remain- program is not affected * * NEW ONS* * 7 Donna Lewis, Rove You Always Forever Tony Toni Tone, Let's Get Down 8 Counting Crows, Angels Of The Silences ing 50% of VJNIL's U.K. by Alison Krauss, Baby Mine The Wallflowers, One Headlight the recent cutbacks * * NEW ONS** 9 Madonna, You Must Love Me Paul Brandt, I Meant To Do That Neil Young With Crazy Horse, This Town operations, is also selling and has 10 Bryan Adams, Lees Make A Nit To Remember that the channel A +, Party Joint Sweethearts Of The Rodeo, Beautiful Lies Better Than Ezra, Desperately Wanting Camp Low, Luchini 11 The Wallflowers, 6th Avenue Heartache its EMAP. The Mavericks, I Dont Care B You Love Me... Fountains Of Wayne, Radiation Vibe stake to The just launched a new 12 Elton John, You Can Make History Foxy Brown, Gotta Get U Home Toby Keith, Me Too Kula Shaker, Tattva total VJNIL asset value World Wide Web site Tony Toni Tone, Let's Get Down 13 En Vogue, Don't Let Go 14 Toni Braxton, You're Makin' Me High is estimated to be $12.1 (http://www.mormu - One Shade, I Luv You Mo' Thugs, Thug Devotion 15 Merril Bainbridge, Mouth million. sic.com) that will sell 16 Jewel, Who Will Save Your Soul The sale only applies music through 17 Melissa Etheridge, Nowhere To Go the ()TNN 18 Chris Isaak, Think Of Tomorrow THE to VJNIL's the Box by B reit Internet. NASHVILLE NETWORK. 19 Dishwalla, Counting Blue Cars The Haan of Country 20 Hootie & The Blowfish, Sad Caper U.K., which launched in 21 Tori Amos, I'm On Fire Atw ood Continuous programming 30 hours weekly 1992 C T 22 Tracy Chapman, Give Me One Reason February and cur- V IRGIN GOES 1515 Broadway, NY, NY 10036 2806 Opryland Dr., tUNTtV YY.Ii T.L.VI.ION. 23 Amanda Marshall, Birmingham Nashville, TN 37214 rently reaches 90% of the U.K.'s 1.5 UNDERGROUND: Virgin Records 24 Sting, I'm So Happy I Can't Stop Crying Continuous programming 1 Dr. Dre, Been There Done That 25 Phil Collins, Dance Into The Light million cable homes. The purchase has entered into a strategic alliance 2806 Opryland Dr., 2 Bush, Swallowed ** 1 Travis Tritt, More Than You'll Ever Know 26 Natalie Merchant, Wonder Nashville, TN 37214 3 311, All Mixed Up 2 Alan Jackson, Little Bitty does not affect VJN's operations in with music video, music, and multi- 27 Deep Blue Something, Breakfast At Tiffany's 4 Counting Crows, Angels Of The Silences 3 Brooks & Dunn, Mama Don't Get Dressed Up 28 Collective Soul, The World I Know the U.S., Holland, Argentina, Vene- media production company Under- 1 Travis Tritt, More Than You'll Ever Know 5 No Doubt, Don't Speak 4 Deana Carter, Strawberry Wine 29 Joan Osborne, One Of Us 2 Billy Ray Cyrus, Trail Of Tears 6 Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lae Rollercoaster** 5 Mary Chapin Cat/Rate; Let Me Into Your Heart zuela, Chile, and Puerto Rico. ground Media (aka UG Media) to 30 George Michael, Freedom '90 3 Mary Chapin Carpenter, Lá Me Into Your Heart t 7 Sheryl Crow, If It Makes You Happy 6 Ricochet, Love Is Stronger Than Pride However, EMAP is investing $2.5 market its projects. 4 John Michael Mw ery, Ain't Got Nothing On Us 8 Marilyn Manson, The Beautiful People 7 Trace Adkins, Every Light In The House

5 I Be A * * NEW ONS* * million in for Billy Dean, Wouldn't Man 9 Metallica, Hero Of The Day 8 Patty Loveless, Lonely Too Long VJN an approximately In early 1997, Virgin will release Tim McGraw, Maybe We Shcun It 6 Just Sleep On 10 Sublime, What I Got 9 Reba McEntire, The Fear Of Being Alone Dave Matthews Band, Crash Into You 6.5% stake through the purchase of the company's 7 John Berry, Change My Mind 11 Bone Th gs- N- Haimong Days Of Our Limo 10 Tim McGraw, Maybe We Should lust Sleep On It first audio release, Rod Stewart, If We Fall In Love Again 8 Deana Carter, Strawberry Wine 12 Blackstreet (Feat. Dr. Dre), No Diggity 11 Kenny Chesney, Me And You 1,666,667 shares in preferred stock. "antisocial butterfly" by Dallas-based Barbra Streisand & Biter Adam, I Finally Found Someone 9 Trace Adkins, Every Light In The House 13 Presidents Of The United States, Mach 5 12 David Kersh, Goodnight Sweetheart The Cardigans, Love Fool a of 10 Patty Loveless, Lonely Too Long 14 Beck, Devil's Haircut 13 John Berry, Change My Mind As result the investment, EMAP musician/writer Jeffrey E. Liles. The DC Talk, Just Between You And Me 11 Brooks & Dunn, Mama Dont Get Dressed Up 15 R.E.M., Bittersweet Me 14 Gary Allan, Her Man will hold Garbage, Milk a board seat at VJN, accord- album is part of Underground's larg- 12 David Kersh, Goodnight Sweetheart 16 Fugees, No Woman, No Cry 15 Billy Ray Cyrus, Trail Of Tears Sebadoh, Willing To Wait 13 Ricochet, Love Is Stronger Than Pride 17 Cake, The Distance 16 Join Michel Montgomery, Ain't Got Nothing On Us ing to president/CEO Alan McGlade. er "cottonmouth, texas" multimedia Keith Sweat, Nobody 14 Fear VJN will use the cash from the sale project by Liles, which includes a Reba McEntire, The Of Being Anne t 18 Babyface, This Is For The Lover In You 17 Tracy Byrd, Big Love to continue its efforts to upgrade and longform music video. A SAMPLING OF PLAYLISTS SUBMITTED BY convert its remaining analog U.S. Among the directors working on NATIONAL & LOCAL MUSIC VIDEO OUTLETS FOR THE CLIP LIST.. THE WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 16, 1996. operations to its new "Digital BOX" various Underground projects are T H E Garbage, Milk Jaci Velasquez, Lugar technology, as well as to continue its Chel White, Fred Stuhr, Marcus Ghostface Killah, Daytona 500 Un Celestial Charlie Daniels, Prayin Kula Shaker, Tattva Sendebody Was For Me international MOR. Allen Allen, Trouble expansion into new ter- Blunder, Dean Karr, Floria Sigis- MUSIC TELEVISION Dave Matthews Band, Crash Into Me & Don't Last Always Bleach, Epidermus (new) The Music Shopping Network Rush, Half The World Girl ritories, according to McGlade. mondi, and Clark Eddy. BUH John Schliff, Can't Get Away (new) MUSIC TELEVISION Continuous programming Sleeper, Nice Guy Eddie TOO CONTROL 3201 Dickerson Pike Continuous programming Nashville, TN 37207 M ORE LAYOFFS AT MOR: REEL NEWS: Country Music Tele- 1221 Collins Ave Nashville -based music shopping net- vision director of programming Miami Beach, FL 33139 Avenue Blue, Naked City work MOR Music has let go several Tracy Rogers exits ... Motown video Blues Traveler, But Anyway BOX TOPS Toni Braxton, Un -Break My Heart IEUROPEI more staffers, including all of its on- promotion executive Ericka Riggs Phil Collins, Dance Into The Light Continuous programming One hour weekly Mo Thugs Family, Thug Devotion Sheryl Crow, If It Makes You Happy 216 W Ohio air talent and much of its production has shifted to director of marketing Jason Weaver, Stay With Me Hawley Crescent Dave Matthews Band, So Much To Say Chicago, IL 60610 Keith Sweat, Nobody London NW18TT personnel. One source says that only and product manager duties at the Celrne Dion, Ifs M Coming Back To Me Now Qkumba Zoo, The Child (Inside) Dog's Eye View, Small Wonders OMC, How Bizarre Semisonic, F.N.T. a bare -boned staff remains at the label . .. MTV Network's cash flow Nate Dogg, Never Leave Me Alone Patti Rothberg, Gloria Estefan, You'll Be Mine B.B.E., Seven Days And One Week Treat Me Like Dirt Bones Thugs -N-gramme% The Dayz Of Our Livez The Chemical Brothers, Setting Sun channel, including president Ken rose 27% in the third quarter. Cash Melissa Etheridge, Nowhere To Go Fugees, Ready Or Not En Vogue, Don't Let Go The Frames DC, Monument Hootie & The Blowfish, Sad Caper Michael Jackson, Stranger In Moscow A 2Pac, I Ain't Mad At Cha Robert Bradley's Blackwaàr Surprise, Calden12 Yates. spokeswoman for the chan- flow for the period ending Sept. 30 Jewel, You Were Meant For Me Underworld, Born Slippy Tevin Campbell, I Got It Bad Frosted, Call Me Crazy nel confirmed that MOR has had rose to $701 million from $663 million Elton John, You Can Make History Jamiroquai, Virtual Insanity Wild Orchid, At Night I Pray Fluffy, Scream Dave Koz, Don't Look Back Spice Girls, Wannabe Westside Connection, Bow Down Butter 08, Butter Of 69 more layoffs but declined to detail on a 13% increase of revenue, which Nas, If I Ruled The World Donna Lewis, I Love You Always Forever Jay Z, Can't Knock The Hustle Peter Andre, Flava Leah Andreone, Ifs Alright It's Ok how many have let go. $2.95 billion $3.35 Alanis Morissette, You Learn (Live) D staffers been jumped from to bil- Mint Condition, What Kind Of Man... 3T Featuring Michael Jackson, Why Generation, No Way Out Nirvana, Aneurysm The Spirits, Drive Nas, Street Dreams Metallica, Hero Of The Day MOR is mostly airing repeats of lion ... Former MTV executive Bob Oasis, Don't Look Back In Anger Toni Braxton, Un -Break My Heart LL Cool J, Loungin' (Remix) Sidekick Kato, Orion R.E.M., E -Bow The previously taped segments, but it Pittman joins America Online as M.O.P., Dead And Gone Letter Phil Collins, Dance Into The Light Emmit Swimming, Arlington I Ani Joyful Girl Ginuwine, Pony Sting, I'm So Happy Can't Stop Crying Fugees, Killing Me Softly Defranco, plans to continue to produce new seg- head of its new AOL Networks unit. Republica, Drop Dead Gorgeous E -40, Rappers Ball Donna Lewis, I Love You Always Forever New Edtion, I'm Still In Love With You Bone Thugs -N- Harmony, Tha Crossroads Do Or Die, Do You Wanna Ride Blackstreet (Feat. 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Tool, Track 100 Days, Feels Like Love Madd Head, Tripp2nite #1 Red 5, Space Neal 8, Webb, At The Cross "Famous" by Super Deluxe in East Doug E. Fresh also appears in the Phil Collins, Dance Into The Light Underworld, Born Slippy Republica, Drop Dead Gorgeous Premiere, Somethin' About You Neil Young With Crazy Horse, This Town Big Tent Revival, If Loving God Was A Crime Andre CrouchNarious, My Tribute The Presidents Of The United States, Mach 5 Los Angeles for FM Rocks. video, which was shot at the Metro- P.T.S., Youngstaz Don't Liv Long Bjork, Possibly Maybe Sponge, Have You Mary Mid South, Definition Of Love Seen Toné's video "Let's Get nome nightclub. 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90 BILLBOARD NOVEMBER 16, 1996 www.americanradiohistory.com '96 CARNIVALS BRING FANFARE TO THE STREETS (Continued from page 1) rough patches to be traversed. Jay Gardiner, portraying the charac- inspiring call for Afro-Indian unity that CARNIVAL HIGHLIGHTS "Moving To The Left" offers an Behind the lovingly crafted master Baku Bacchanal from the band he performed with his 9- year -old A big carnival bonus this year was interactive alternative, but soca in gen- querade loom conflicting interests and Perpetual Beauty. The best queen was daughter Sparkle. the public flowering of the low -key but eral remains afflicted with the malady egos, infighting, and back- stabbing that Mary Roberts, portraying the Spirit of Trinidad's calypso queen was Lady indispensable Roy Cape & the Kaiso of too much of a good jump -and -wave can lead to tumultuous turnovers in Color from the band All The Colors Of Wonder, who took the honors with the All Stars, Trinidad's greatest session thing, and many concerts veer danger- leadership. These can sometimes result The Rainbow. song "Black People Wake Up." band, and its energetic front man, ously toward boring, with clutches of in such unpleasant phenomena as the In Jamaica, promoters have suc- Superblue took the Soca Monarch Nigel Lewis. The lively 29 -year old "repeater" bands that play versions of emergence of two carnivals in the same cessfully integrated their 6- year -old Award and its prize of $100,000 Trin- Lewis captured roadmarch honors for the same handful of jump- and -wave town (as was the case this year in event, imported from Trinidad, with its idadian with the song "Bounce." The most -played song on carnival day in tunes by the top exponents of the craze: Miami), an occurrence that detracts calypso and steelpan music, into their youngest -ever carnival king, mean- Trinidad, Boston, Miami, Brooklyn, and Superblue, Ronnie McIntosh, Ajala, from the power of each. reggae culture. This carnival spread to while, was 19- year -old Geraldo Riviera, elsewhere with his self-written com- Preacher. Another sign of the changing times: six locations across the island. who won for his stunning, hi -tech depic- pelling ditty "Moving To The Left." "It is killing the art form," says Win- This year, for the first time, London's Jamaica's Spirit of Carnival Award tion dubbed "Rainfest " The band of the The smash hit brought the already ston "Gypsy" Peters, Trinidad's extern - carnival was known as the Lilt Notting went to an entry titled "Dragon's Fire," year was Peter Minshall & Callalloo well -traveled Cape numerous gigs on po (on the spot) calypso king and for- Hill Carnival, renamed for the soft - which was designed by Stephen Derek Company, which won with the inspira- the Caribbean and world carnival cir- mer president of the calypsonians drink company that is now its sponsor. and presented by Masqueraders. tional "Song Of The Earth." Panorama cuits. It came to represent an enor- union. "How can calypso progress with With such seemingly welcome injec- steelpan champions were Amoco Rene- mous international coming -out party everybody getting up and singing the tions of money from powerful sponsors MOTHER OF CELEBRATIONS gades, playing Defosto's calypso "Pan for the diminutive Cape, who, by his same thing: `Put yuh hand in the air, or governments, a carnival's integrity The carnival season started, of In A Rage." own reckoning, has backed more than jump and wave, jump and wave ? "' can be threatened. course, in Trinidad, where the mother On Grenada, the calypso monarch 15,000 premier calypso concerts and Peters believes that the only way to In Toronto, for instance, where was Scholar, whose song "Changes" force a change is for promoters to Henry Gomez became the latest in a deals with the country's political and ignore the copycats and hire calypso - musical- chairs scenario of carnival economic situation. In other honors, nians who sing something different. leaders, bands are subsidized by the Tangular was named roadmarch king, government; big bands reportedly with his rendition of "Bouncing," obvi- OLYMPIC FEATS receive $10,000, and small bands, ously rebounding off Superblue's hit In other news, the highlight of the $5,000. But the cost of this largess is an "Bounce." The panorama winner was year's carnival activities took place not increase in city and police control of the JBC New Dimensions, and the carnival on a street route but at the Summer event. Masquerade bands are now king was Trevor Redmon. Olympics in Atlanta. made to go through a stadium filled At Barbados' end -of-cane -season Peter Minshall, Trinidad's 1996 with patrons who have paid to view Cropover celebration, the calypso king champion bandleader/designer, de- them, while on the streets, they are was Stetson Wilshire, and the calypso signed and orchestrated the event's separated from the public by barri- queen was Alison Hinds. On Aruba, the extraordinary opening and closing cer- cades and a vigorous police ejection of calypso king was Claudius Phillips. The emonies, innovatively applying Trini- nonmasqueraders. Inevitably, a sense reigning "prince," as the carnival MC dadian carnival concepts to a new of community revelry is removed. is locally known, is Anthony Jijkhoff, milieu while exposing it to a huge inter- Veteran mas -maker Alvin Bailey RONNIE McINTOSH and his comedic sidekick, "Pancho," is CRAZY national audience. says, "In Toronto, carnival is becoming Carlos Pastor. "This is Trini mas at its best," Min - merely a display. There is less and less On St. Lucia, Giovanni St. Omer shall told Billboard in an exclusive audience participation. Police arrest or of all celebrations took place on the emerged as king of the bands, depict- dances in Trinidad and abroad during early -morning interview hours after he eject anyone without a costume who Monday and Tuesday preceding Ash ing the scenario "Chiquita, Come Out his 38 years in the business. Despite all captivated sports- lovers around the joins a band. That is not carnival." Wednesday (Feb. 21). This fest tradi- To Play "; queen of the bands was Kelly that exposure, however, many might globe with his costumed interpretation In Brooklyn, N.Y., similarly heavy tionally sets the pace for all Caribbean - Hines, depicting "La Ren De La Rose." ask, Who is Roy Cape? of the travails and triumphs of the police participation and the trend style carnivals that take place during The roadmarch king was Jaunty, with Cape's father was an American ser- American South. "It is a great chal- toward sanitizing carnival are said to the year in the Caribbean, North "Bobolist." Band of the year was viceman, who, recalled to the U.S., left lenge and an honor to do this for mas, be taking the same toll, with noncos- America, Europe, and beyond. Lucian Spirits, with "Lucian Festival"; the young boy and his Trinidadian for Trinidad and Tobago." tumed participants being thrown out of At Trinidad's annual Dimanche Gras second place went to Royalties. mother behind. "My mother struggled In contrast to the spirit of global bands and revelers being hustled off Champion of Champions competition, In the festival at St. Kitts and Nevis, on and raised me," Cape recalls, "but cooperation at the Olympics, in Miami, the streets at the stroke of 6 p.m. Cro Cro won the honor of the National the roadmarch king was, as ever, the when I was 12, she took sick. She was warring carnival promoters brought However, in London, where more Calypso Monarch Crown 1996 and set veteran Ellie Matt & the GI's Brass, unable to care for me, and I had to be confusion and disillusionment to the soca than ever was heard this year, car- the tone of carnival bacchanal with a with a performance of "Stranded put into an institution, the Belmont otherwise raucous festivities this year. nival rocked on to the latest hour it has scathing song about what he sees as the Nights." Carnival queen was Youlouca Boys Orphan Home." In the months leading up to the '96 seen for years: The last revelers par- political ineptness of Afro-Trinidadians Amony; calypso queen was Jacinth If magic can come out of adversity, carnival, attempts were made by inter- tied under the Tube bridge at Lad - in allowing the first East Indian -led Henry-Martin, with "Fashion Police." then Cape's story is instructional. In mediaries led by Dade County Com- broke Grove past midnight, a happy government to take power, poignantly Carnival celebrations also took place Trinidad, even today, orphanages are missioner James Burke to reconcile the tribute to carnival's peaceful fun. At the expressing his view that this will lead on Saba, Bonaire, Guyana, St. Maarten, the only places where professional two main South Florida groups of car- London event, Lord Cloak was to even harder times for the Afro - Antigua, Anguilla, St. Vincent, the Vir- instruction in music is offered free to nival promoters. crowned London calypso king, and Trinidadians. gin Islands, Dominica, Guadeloupe, St. impoverished youths, along with regu- In 1990, a faction of bandleaders Ebony Steel Orchestra was named The second -place honor went to Bartholomew, and the Bahamas. lar vocational training. (Cape was broke off from the original organiz- panorama champ. The best king was Brother Marvin for "Jahagi Bhai," an trained as a tailor.) What majestic ers -the founders of Miami's carnival, NORTH AMERICAN ACTION irony it is that the homes for Trinidad Al Thomas' West Indian American In Toronto, Rudy Rampersad society's youthful rejects should Carnival Day of Greater Miami -and 550'S GINUWINE emerged as carnival king, and Carol become the island's main laboratory for formed a splinter group, the South Assn., in (Continued jrrwu page 13) Cuffe was named carnival queen. trained musicians. Florida Bandleaders' bringing In Brooklyn, it was a clean sweep for "Because of this, you will find that marketing executive Selman Lewis to song was played on the air, it ended up "The deal was done so quickly and the the band of the year, Hawks Int'l, with most of the musicians who can read and help run and market their carnival. being among the top -five phone record was out so fast that we have its performance, dubbed "Illusions Of write music came out of Trinidad's Two years later, in 1992, Selman requests within a week, enthusing lis- been reacting as much as we have been Beauty." The carnival king was Neville orphan homes," Cape told Billboard in broke off and formed his own group, teners but disgruntling local retailers instigating anything." Martin, portraying the Clown Prince of an exclusive interview at Miami's 11th the Caribbean American Carnival, and who had not yet received the single. At retail, 550 serviced T- shirts and Beauty for the Hawks band, and the annual Caribbean Carnival celebration, mounted his own, rival carnival. Band- "It sounded like the kind of R &B posters to core R &B outlets. carnival queen was Majorie Smith, with held Oct. 11-15. leaders aligned themselves behind rival that works really well in Seattle," says Shari Barber, a Los Angeles district another Hawks depiction, "Festive Cape described "Moving To The promoters, and this has been the con- Tierney. "It was kind of funky and had music buyer for Eden Prairie, Minn. - Illusion." Left" as "one of the most powerful figuration of the Miami carnival scene a gimmick with the synthesizer that based retail chain Best Buy, says stores In Boston, carnival's most prolific roadmarches of all time." ever since. has that more -bounce -for -the -ounce have been taken aback by the unex- creator, Stephen Derek's Midas, cap- "The song does not call for people to Caught in the middle are musicians quality." pectedly strong sales. tured band of the year honors with jump and wave or just use the pelvis. playing dances and shows promoted by Still, Randy Irwin, 550 Music's asso- "For an artist that came out of "Cities Somewhere Beneath The [Instead], you would have an entire one faction or the other. ciate director of marketing, says the nowhere, we're moving a lot of prod- Sea." Named the best -playing DJ dancehall of thousands of people trav- "It is a disgrace," says soca master song was not necessarily an easy sell. uct," she says. were the indisputable kings of street eling from right to left, bumping into Crazy. "This fighting and back -stab- Though he credits KUBE with champi- The label also produced a videoclip sound, Sound Vibration, while the each other, laughing, dancing, and bing is killing we carnival." oning the single early, he credits 550's for "Pony," which has been receiving honors for best -playing steelband moving," he said. "The song is far from Still, Byron Lee & the Dragonaires promotion team with pushing it through. airplay on MTV, BET, and the Box. A went to Boston Jammers. The best over; it will continue to get a lot of play did an incredible turn on South Beach, "Ginuwine is not your typical new video for the song's remix is being playing brass band was Upper Level. at carnivals next year and beyond." where one of the carnivals is held, and crossover artist, but our urban depart- prepared. King of the bands was Shurland J &W Records of Brooklyn, distribu- Superblue tore up Hialeah Park, where ment was able to plant big seeds on the The artist, who is managed and Alfred; queen of the bands was Mar- tor of "Moving To The Left," reports the newer event is staged. street," says Irwin. booked by Black Ground Management, garet Black. that the song indeed continues to sell Band of the year at the Hialeah Park Once the single had gathered will likely tour with labelmate Aaliyah Other North American carnivals well, topping the 25,000 -unit mark that Carnival was First Dimension, with momentum, the label had new issues to at the start of 1997. took place in Montreal; Edmonton and is considered big for a calypso release. "Tribal Fantasy." Carnival king was face. A sudden surge in airplay and sin- "Now is the time to get real busy," Calgary, Alberta; Houston; Dallas; But even as Cape & the Kaiso All Sean DeFreitas, portraying "Silent gles sales forced the label to augment says Ginuwine. "I don't want to lay Galveston, Texas; New Orleans; Orlan- Stars enjoy their hit, it is obvious that Eye." The queen was Dian Galloway its marketing plan on the fly. around, because that's what I've been do, Tampa, and Tallahassee, Fla.; San a weighty reason for its success is the with "Ragnaroak- Goddess Of Fury." "This campaign definitely broke a lot doing. Now it's time to go out and write Diego; Detroit; Atlanta; East Orange, proliferation of carbon -copy acts doing The panorama champ was Orlando of the traditional rules," says Irwin. 20 more `Ponies.'" N.J.; Baltimore; and Chicago. jump- and -wave songs. Branches Steel Orchestra.

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tightly defined categorization of the says MTV president Judy McGrath, cialty programming such as "Alterna- the way MTV programs its weekends, The relationship- advice show "Love - music it plays. who formally announced the program- tive Nation" and "MTV Jams." Though which will see a reduction in specialty line," based on the nationally syndicat- Taking a cue from its recently ming developments during her keynote no specific programming changes had programming in favor of more music ed KROQ Los Angeles radio show, will launched sister service, M2, MTV will speech at the Billboard Music Video been determined at press time, it is videos. debut Nov. 25 and will air weeknights soon begin to merge together a wider Conference in San Francisco Nov. 8. possible that MTV could reduce the MTV's new free -form music station at 12. The program is expected to offer variety of music styles into its playlist. "We feel like we've ridden the alter - length of both of these programs, M2 will soon begin simulcasting daily no- holds-barred advice on love and sex- In early December, MTV plans to native/hip -hop, Kurt Cobain/Dr. Dre which have become daily staples on on MTV with one -hour blocks of pro- ual issues and will feature a weekly begin embracing several genres of family tree pretty far," says McGrath. MTV's programming schedule. gramming at 1 p.m. and 1 a.m. guest co -host along with radio person- music that do not fit comfortably into "There's still plenty of good things hap- `We no longer need to prepackage "Maybe watching M2 in our office ality Adam Carolla and Dr. Drew Pin- the current structure of MTV's clip - pening out there in those formats, but rap and R &B all over the place," says inspired us to go against the estab- sky. Early guest hosts include Poe, based specialty shows, such as "Alter- we feel it is time to see what else is out McGrath. "It will be more of a part of lished way of doing things at MTV," Fiona Apple, and Molly Ringwald. native Nation" and the R &B/hip -hop there ... It's a risky change for us. This the overall music mix. There were get- says McGrath. Game show "Idiot Savants," which program "MTV Jams." could be a ratings disaster, by the way. ting to be a lot of videos that did not fit will air weekdays at 7 p.m. and 11 p.m., MTV's two dominant formats, mod- We just don't know." in our prepackaged video shows. An act NEW SHOWS SET premieres Dec. 9. The show will quiz ern rock and R &B/hip -hop, will contin- Recent adds to MTV, such as clips like the Prodigy came out with an In the coming months, MTV plans to participants on pop culture. ue to receive airplay, but will now share by Geggy Tah, Amber, and the Prodi- incredible video that we were all excit- introduce several new music specialty Basketball star Dennis Rodman's time with a wider menu of music styles, gy, appear to be symbolic of the shape ed about, but it didn't seem to fit any- shows that will target the new music new series "The Rodman World Tour" including more mainstream pop, elec- of things to come for the channel. where. The feeling was that we were genres it is now embracing. is scheduled to begin airing weekly on tronic/ambient, independent, and even "Alternative is not as hot as it once beginning to be a victim of our own "Indie 500" will be a weekly round- Sunday nights at 10 p.m. beginning import music videos. was," says Andy Schuon, MTV execu- rules and that it was difficult for us to up of new and hard -to -find indepen- Dec. 8. In addition, a series starring In addition, the channel is preparing tive VP of programming. "It is still a find a place to fit some of the videos dent and import music. An interactive former "Singled Out" host Jenny to reshape its on -air look to include viable component to MTV, but we will that we felt most passionate about." guide will accompany the program on McCarthy will debut in 1997. more computer -generated "virtual rely a little less on it ... There are a lot McGrath says that the channel is MTV's Internet World Wide Web site Also due in 1997 are new animated sets," as well as promotional spots that of other types of music that has been aiming to shift not its viewing demo- (http: //www.mtv.com). series that will follow in the footsteps promise to entertain rather than sim- slipping through the cracks." graphic but its "psychographic." MTV will open its programming ros- of the channel's successful "Beavis And ply direct viewers to specific MTV spe- McGrath says the channel will aim "Popular culture is changing," says ter to more ambient, trance, and elec- Butt -head." cialty programs. to reduce its reliance on placing the McGrath. `We did some research and tronic music on the weekly clip show "It is time for us to shake things up," music it plays within clip -based spe- found that maybe it was time to do a "Amp." Although some videos in these A NEW LOOK tuneup with our personality and play- genres are fairly traditional, many are In addition to the programming list. People do not seem to be enraged created with a heavy emphasis on cut- changes, MTV is planning to usher in HIP -0 DELIVERS HEAD -BANGING PAT BOONE at the moment. They are re- electing ting-edge, computer -generated graph- a new look and imaging campaign. (Continued from page 14) the same president, and it seems to be ics that convey the technology-friend- McGrath says that MTV will take a a time where people want music that is ly mood of this emerging style of music. cue from M2 and get "more creative" Zeppelin's "Stairway To Heaven," the album's release and will appear on more upbeat. I don't think this means In January, MTV will retire its long- with self -produced spots that promote Dio's "Holy Diver," Nazareth's "Love mainstream rock KLOS Los Angeles' that we'll start playing country or running "Top 20 Countdown" and re- the channel and its programming. Hurts," AC/DC's "It's A Long Way To "Mark & Brian" morning show. Donna Lewis all the time, and there place it with a new chart-based show Modern rock, which has been the The Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Another radio show likely to give still is a place at MTV for stuff like that will analyze each week's music dominant genre in the background of Roll)," Deep Purple's "Smoke On The selections from the album a spin is Rage Against The Machine, Korn, and sales activity and examine other music - MTV's interstitial programming spots, Water," and Van Halen's "Panama." "The Dr. Demento Show," syndicated the hard rap stuff ... But we are look- industry developments. will now share that space with other Out of the 12 songs, Boone found only nationally to approximately 100 sta- ing more at other new forms of music In early 1997, MTV will debut "Phat music forms, including pop, dance, one lyric that he felt he had to change. tions by On the Radio Broadcasting. that are emerging on the fringe ... We Ass," a daily, half-hour hip -hop lifestyle R &B, and rap. The offending couplet in "Panama" "On paper it looks pretty good," says expect to play more stuff like the show. Next year will also bring "Popu- Additionally, MTV will move its stu- included a "bedroom" reference that Dr. Demento. "He's someone who cer- Prodigy, Maxwell, and the Chemical lar Videos People Prefer," which will dios to the heart of New York's Times Boone didn't feel was appropriate. tainly introduced a lot of people to Brothers." mark the prominent return of pop Square, at the concourse level of 1515 Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Black- rock'n'roll back in the '50s, and at that Adds Schuon, "People want to feel music to the channel. Broadway, where its corporate offices more and Zappa's son Dweezil laid time, he was interpreting what was good. The purest alternative and rap Harder -edged modern rock will be are located. MTV has also purchased down some guitar parts that were then considered fairly radical music. genres have been very dark, but we are played on "Enter The Pit," which a new mobile truck for covering live added to Boone's interpretation of Now I guess he's doing it again. coming into a bit of a lighter period. Schuon describes as "music that makes events. The channel's new facilities "Smoke On The Water." "I will probably play at least one There are still extremes in every you want to mosh." and equipment will likely result in Aside from the hard -rockers, a num- track for curiosity's sake," he adds. genre, and we'll address those, but In addition to its new music pro- more spontaneous "on the street" tap - ber of noted big -band and jazz musi- Retailers also have interest. "It has things are definitely lightening up ... gramming, MTV will continue to air a ings and are part of MTV's strategy to cians play on the album, including Tom certainly piqued my curiosity," says It is time to cast more lines out to dif- steady amount of nonmusic shows, integrate more live programming into Scott, Chuck Findley, Gregg Bis- Steve Bicksler, owner of the six-store ferent music genres and try to create which have pulled in high ratings its on -air mix of pretaped VJ seg- sonette, Andy Simpkins, Paul Smith, Pasadena, Calif. -based Penny Lane new places where things can perco- Returning shows include "The Real ments. and Pete Christlieb. Other contributors Records. "With all the interest in late." World" and "Singled Out." Several new MTV will also begin to implement include noted percussionist Sheila E. lounge and cocktail music, something Another significant change will he in shows are also due. more computer- generated sets. and backup vocalist Merrie Clayton. like that might fly." To spread the word, Hip -0 will con- While a single has yet to be deter- tinue to exploit the concept in the mined, there have been discussions ULTRA BRIDGES U.S. /U.K. GAP IN DANCE MUSIC press. "This is the most highly press- about `Weird Al" Yankovic directing a (Continued from page 1) driven project I've ever been involved videoclip for the project. in," says Resnikoff. "The media are Boone plans to tour college camp- ity in both countries and eliminating beginning to draw mix -show airplay label's first signing. "Every record has finding this very intriguing." uses after the album's release; he will the need for licensing releases back from a handful of influential top 40 sta- been top-notch because they care about It's also likely that Boone will turn up perform songs from the album with big and forth. tions, including WBBM (B-96) Chicago quality and doing right by the people on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" bands at the various universities. "We're bringing people the music and WKTU New York. who make music for them. I know my to perform a song around the time of that they've been hearing about from Since its inception last March, Ultra record is getting the attention it abroad, while introducing them to has used various needs." Sanchez is working on a follow- some great stuff from their own back one -stops, including up to Translantic Soul's first single, BMG ENTERTAINMENT INT'L yard," says Ramsey, who is also Ultra's Unique, to distrib- "Release Yo'Self," that is tentatively (Continued from page 10) head of A &R. "And we keep the gap of ute its records in due in early 1997. time between releases in both countries the States, while Although Ultra has been focusing handle company product and material According to the International Fed- down to an absolute minimum." utilizing Rough mostly on 12 -inch and CD singles, the from MCA, Geffen, and GRP. eration of the Phonographic Industry, Ultra, which maintains offices in Trade's R.T.M. dis- label will likely begin issuing full- length He adds that while the bulk of the the El Salvador market grew by 76% New York and London, often releases tribution system in collections by the middle of next year, Central American staff will be in Costa in value terms in 1994; in the same its singles in the States two weeks prior the U.K. according to Ramsey. In the meantime, Rica, each territory in the region will year, Nicaragua was up 190 %. to their U.K. launch. According to SANCHEZ "From its very the label will release "Ultra Dance," a have its own office handling distribu- Alegre says BMG is able to turn its Ramsey, the initial interest generated first record, Ultra multi -act compilation, at the end of tion, sales, and promotion. attention to the region after establish- stateside usually lays a promotional just blew up," says Donna Russo, sin- November. Combining previously Alegre says a decision is yet to be ing a presence in Venezuela, Ecuador, foundation for the more contentious gles buyer for the New York -based available singles with future releases, made on the legal footing for the of- and Belize. U.K. market. "There's much more Unique. "In a very short period of time, the set will be beat -mixed by acclaimed fices. "One option is to have six indi- He adds that the Central American mainstream sales and radio interest for the label has gotten a solid reputation German underground club DJ Boris vidual companies," he says. "The other company will initially be a conduit for dance music [in the U.K.] at the for putting out nothing but the highest Dlugosch. is to have the holding company in Costa established BMG artists, both those moment, so it helps to bring a record quality dance music. It usually takes a "The compilation is one of our first Rica, to which all the other offices will working in Latin genres and interna- out with a story to tell," he says. couple of years for a label to do that." chances to market our music beyond report." tional stars. He says the region is par- In the case of "Keep On Jumpin' " by Ultra's cachet extends to clubland's the clubs," says Ramsey, who is plan- Alegre says BMG was prompted to ticularly receptive to international England's Lisa Marie Experience, a DJ and producer community, where ning an extensive print campaign that establish its Central American pres- product and points to the popularity U.K. pop breakthrough boomeranged heavy- hitters like Armand Van Hel- includes shrink -wrapping 30,000 CD ence through the market opportunities there of Kenny G, Toni Braxton, No back to the U.S. Shortly after pene- den, Soul Solution, and Roger Sanchez samplers with I.D., a popular U.K. life- it believes exist. In addition to what Mercy, and Robert Miles. trating British radio airwaves, the have been lining up to do projects for style magazine. `We plan to stay on the Alegre sees as the potential presented Mexico -born Alegre previously disco -leaning track became a stateside the label. cutting edge, but we're also going to through the dominance by two labels, worked in Bertelsmann's new -media club staple, recently peaking at No. 3 "Ultra has a family vibe that you just put a face on the music. It's the only the region is experiencing remarkable division in Germany. on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club want to be a part of," says Sanchez, way that this genre can truly thrive." growth rates. JEFF CLARK -MEADS Play chart. "Keep On Jumpin'" is now whose act Translantic Soul was the

92 BILLBOARD NOVEMBER 16, 1996 www.americanradiohistory.com Bertelsmann Downplays Rumors Of IPO Says Public Spinoff Of BMG A Distant Possibility This article was prepared by Don Jef- telsmann at its headquarters in Güter- no plans to do it. The comment was frey in New York, Wolfgang Spahr in sloh, Germany, says that Wössner simply speculation on possibilities Hamburg, and Jeff Clark -Meads in meant only to convey that it was "con- down the road." London. ceivable" that BMG could be floated If BMG were to go public, Bertels- "at some stage in the distant future." mann would most likely retain a major- Bertelsmann is playing down spec- Runde adds that the matter is not ity share of the company. BMG assets by Theda Sandiford- Waller ulation that its music arm, BMG, will on Bertelsmann's agenda and is receiv- include record companies Arista and go public in a stock offering. ing no attention within the group. RCA, television operations in Europe, The reports filtered out of a press A source at BMG headquarters in and interactive media companies. conference in Bonn, Germany, at which New York says that if a stake in the This past summer, Thorn EMI took VIVA 'EVITA': Madonna's "You Must Love Me" (Warner Bros.) from the Bertelsmann chairman Mark Wössner company were to be sold, "it would be its record company, EMI Music, pub- movie "Evita" earns Hot Shot Debut honors for its No. 22 entry on the Hot suggested that an initial public offer- just to raise capital to enable us to do lic. The only other major publicly 100. "You Must Love Me" is also the highest entry on Hot 100 Singles Sales, ing was a possibility. According to a other things in the context of enter- owned music and film company is No. 24, with 29,000 units scanned at the cash register. This total is off slight- BMG source in New York, Wössner tainment." PolyGram. The other music majors, ly from the first -week tally of her last single: "You'll See" sold 36,000 units was asked if the privately held Ber- The source confirms that the acqui- Warner Music Group, Sony Music and debuted on Hot 100 Singles Sales at No. 10 (Billboard, Dec. 9, 1995). For telsmann would ever go public. He sition of other companies-for exam- Entertainment, and MCA Music En- further comparison, here are the first -week sales for Madonna's last few answered "no" but added that one of its ple, film studios -might be one use of tertainment, are divisions of the pub- singles: "Human Nature," 7,400 units; "Bedtime Story," 12,900 units; "Take divisions, such as BMG, might. the funds raised. licly owned Time Warner, Sony, and A Bow," 14,000 units; "Secret," 18,000 units; and "I'll Remember," 12,000 Helmut Runde, spokesman for Ber- But this executive adds, "There are Seagram, respectively. units. "You Must Love Me" is receiving airplay at 181 monitored stations and is ranked top 10 at 14 of them. The song has received 22 million audience FOURTH PAVAROTTI & FRIENDS ALBUM TARGETS POP AUDIENCE impressions, good enough for a No. 28 ranking on the Hot 100 Airplay (Continued from page 13) chart. This is Madonna's 38th single since "Holiday" came out in '83. She has on June 20 in Modena, Italy. "We were able to get some [public ads in key markets to coincide with released four other singles from soundtracks: "Crazy For You" from "Vision Secada, who performs a duet with TV] broadcasts of the second and third television broadcasts. Quest," "Live To Tell" from "At Close Range," "Causing A Commotion" from Pavarotti on the track "Granada," says video [in the benefit series]," says Bar - An expanded version of the public "Who's That Girl," and "This Used To Be My Playground" from "A League the sentiment that animated the show bero, "but this one has been accepted TV show will be available as a home Of Their Own." All except "Causing A Commotion" reached No. 1 on the Hot and the opportunity to share the stage very well by most of the major public video at retail Nov. 18 for $19.99. The 100; that song stalled at No. 2 for three weeks. Considering Madonna's track with the great tenor were exciting stations because the artist mix has tape will include material that will not record with soundtrack singles, her new one has a shot at topping the Hot prospects. "It's a once -in -a- lifetime been the best so far for [public TV's] be seen in the telecast. A laserdisc ver- 100, too. The "Evita" soundtrack will be in stores Tuesday (12); the movie experience," says Secada. "And it's demographics." sion will hit the street the same day. hits the silver screen on Christmas Day in Los Angeles and New York and especially valuable when you're trying Public stations will begin airing a Besides support from public TV, opens for wide release in early January. to raise money for a good cause. The tape of the concert Nov. 22. The video London is expecting to get a market- whole thing, socially and artistically, will be offered with the album as a pre- ing boost from "Live Like Horses." ANOTHER `GREASE' SEQUEL? "The Grease Mega -Mix" by John Tra- meant a lot to' me." mium item for those pledging money The single version of the song, which volta and Olivia Newton -John (Polydor/A &M) is receiving radio exposure Not all the talent came in front of in station fund -raisers. features a duet between John and to the tune of 12 million audience impressions and a No. 55 ranking on Hot the microphone, however. Production Jan Goldstein, director of program Pavarotti, will be released to most 100 Airplay. Of the 92 monitored stations spinning the track, WIOQ Philadel- great Phil Ramone was enlisted to and marketing information at Ameri- radio formats in January or February. phia is leading the nation, with 57 detections. Music director Dede McGuire make sure the sound on the concert can Program Service (APS), the public (An MCA John compilation precludes says the song is the No. 1 request for the station and is pulling in phones surpassed that of previous albums. TV distributor handling the project, an earlier release of the single.) even from listeners too young to remember the film "Grease." WIOQ began "The musical menu was about trying says that due to the big -name artists London will make a syndicated top playing the song as a novelty during the morning show, but the response to highlight each artist's performance, involved in the project, APS was eager 40 radio ad buy in December. was so overwhelming that the station began playing it in other dayparts as whether they are singing their own to make an outright buy of the show. Top 40 WKTI Milwaukee PD well. material or a classic Neapolitan piece," "Because of the high caliber of Danny Clayton says he is looking for- "Mega -Mix" is essentially a medley of "You're The One That I Want," Ramone says. guests, we wanted to make a straight ward to hearing music from the album "Greased Lightnin'," and "Summer Nights," all of which have previously Regarding a grand -finale ensemble acquisition, as opposed to offering syn- and thinks that Pavarotti's contribu- charted on the Hot 100. "You're The One That I Want" reached No. 1 on that production of the Elton John -penned dication and seeing how many stations tions to the set could be particularly chart in '78. The medley will not be made commercially available but can be "Live Like Horses," Ramone says, would pick it up," says Goldstein. refreshing. "We consider our station found on the compilation album "Pure Disco." If this song blows up, can a "Luciano made it very clear that each "Anything with Pavarotti's name pretty adventurous, and I think there new record deal for Travolta be far behind? artist should have a big moment in the in the title will get consideration are many people who make the mis- song." from most stations, but adding take of being too hip for the room," he `M ACARENA' METER: You might think that nothing more can be done London Records VP (U.S.) Greg Liza Minnelli and Elton John, and says. "Smart programmers are going to capitalize on the novelty success of "Macarena," but one country label Barbero says that participation by having Sheryl Crow and Joan to look for different songs that will believes otherwise. Imprint Records has serviced a country version of high -profile talent has helped the label Osborne skewing younger, we feel give them an edge." "Macarena" by the GrooveGrass Boyz to radio and plans on releasing a secure a greater commitment from it's a very good cast," she adds. Barbero says London will create a commercial single. public television, which has been an Sixty stations have committed to video for the single. It will also make essential marketing tool for previous airing the show. commercial television buys in eight Pavarotti projects. In support, London will run print markets. At retail, London will service stores with promotional items. Skip Young, buyer at Amarillo, PROFITS PINCHED AT SONY JAPAN Texas-based Hastings Books, Music & Video, says that based on the perfor- NOT 100 ® (Continued from page 10) mance of past "Pavarotti & Friends" B UBB LING UND Eß. SINGLES ed net sales (representing the parent to improve matters in the second half. albums and the new set's star -heavy 6 company only) totaled 46.6 billion yen The company nonetheless expects lineup, he is expecting a strong debut 6 O ($416.3 million), down 12.1 %. net sales for the fiscal year ending from the new album. j v TITLE z TITLE Among SMEJ's internal reorganiza- March 1997 to total 104.2 billion yen "It helps bridge the gap between S x ARTIST (LABEL/PROMOTION LABEL) 3 ARTIST (LABEL/PROMOTION LABEL) tion moves were revising the compa- ($930.4 million), down 9% from fiscal the classical music enthusiasts and EVERY THE POOR POOR PITIFUL ME 1 5 5 14 24 2 1996, net income to be 7.3 billion classical voyeurs when you have T DKI S (CAPITOL ASHVIIL E) TERRI CLARK (MERCURY NASHVILLE) ny's decision -making structure, includ- and group; yen ($65.2 million), down 36.4 %. artists like Sheryl Crow participat- NAKED EYE AIN'T GOT NOTHIN' ON US ing its top management 2 3 5 15 2 LUSCIOUS JACKSON (GRAND ROYAUCAPROU JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY (ATLANTIC) flattening out the organizational hier- STEVE McCLURE ing," says Young. DOUG REECE CHANGE MY MIND GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART and giving more autonomy to 3 8 10 16 1 archy; JOHN BERRY (CAPITOL NASHVILLE) DAVID KERSH (CURB) young managers. There has also been MORE TO LOVE GOOD LOVE 4 7 6 17 18 14 plans for CASE (SPOILED ROTTENDEF JAM/MERCURY) JOHNNIE TAYLOR (MALACO) a re-evaluation of marketing new recordings. SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA 5 4 15 18 PAUL BRANDT (REPRISE) GOODFELLAZ (AVATAR/POLYDOR/A&M) Net sales of domestic repertoire Bound for greatness .. . SWING ORDINARY GIRL were down 5.2% to 26.8 billion yen 6 11 7 LATIN 19 17 14 JONNY Z (QUALITY/WARLOCK) LIONEL RICHIE (MERCURY) ($239.2 million), while foreign music For years Univenture has supplied major BEYOND THE INVISIBLE YA PLAYIN' YASELF 7 1 20 20 7 was down 14.4% to 10.1 billion yen - ENIGMA (CHARISMA/VIRGIN) JERU THE DAMAJA (PAYDAY/LONDON/ISLAND) record labels and disc manufacturers with the ($90.3 million). 8 THE FUNK PHENOMENA perfect solution for multiple disc 1 21 13 9 lDEAU (CiBOFFEEAAT.FFAR EV FERFPPA-UP S0 1RTBF!(NGMI ARMAND VAN HELDEN (HENRY STREET/MUG/RAGING BULL) Top -selling domestic acts for the - packaging. Univenture CD Binders can REAL THING THERAPY period included TUBE, Dreams Come 9 10 2 THE 22 22 2 MEWAGE: TRBE HELTAH SKELTAH (DUCK DOWN /PRIORITY) provide a whole new way to present your DE WORD WDE MORO ALLIKENARIIR Bä6.) True, and Puffy; foreign acts that did I MORE YOU'LL KNOW THE RHYME collection and attract attention along the way. lo 15 9 23 19 5 well included Celine Dion, Meja, and TRAVIS TRITTHN gER KEITH MURRAY (JIVE) Diana King. SET IT OFF SHAKE THAT BODY 11 6 10 24 23 5 details. ORGANIZED NOIZE (EASTWEST/EEG) ROBI ROB'S CLUBWORLD FEAT. YA KJD K (COLUMBIA) SMEJ, which is 71% owned by the See your disc manufacturer or call us for its position STAND UP Sony Corp. and maintains 12 12 4 25 16 3 UNIVENTURE KENNY C EÑEY (BNNRCA) LOVE TRIBE (DVB/A&M) as Japan's biggest record company, CD PACKAGING & STORAGE GROOVE by big acts such as P.O. Box 28398 Columbus, OH 43226 1.000.9924262 FM (014) 5292110 13 8 LOVER'S Bubbling Under lists the top 25 singles under No. 100 expects releases 14 IMMATURE (MCA) which have not yet charted. Toshinobu Kubota and Shogo Hamada

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55 42 43 8 SOUNDTRACK BIG BEAT 92709 * /AG (10.98/17.981 HIGH SCHOOL HIGH 20 109 91 69 14 SOUNDTRACK A MIRAMAX 162047 /HOLLYWOOD (10.98/17.981 THE CROW: CITY OF ANGELS 8 o Albums wi h the greatest sales gains this week. Recording Industry Assn. Of America (RIAA) certification for sales of 500,000 album units (250,000 for EPs). RIAA certification for shipment of 1 million units (500,000 for EP5), with multiplatinum titles indicated by a numeral following the symbol. *Asterisk indicates LP is available. Most tape prices, and CD prices for WEA and BMG labels, are suggested lists. Tape prices marked EQ, and all other CD prices, are equivalent prices, which are projected from wholesale prices. Greatest Gainer shows chart's largest unit increase. Pacesetter indicates biggest percentage growth. Heatseeker Impact shows albums removed from Heatseekers this week. Il indicates past or present Heatseeker title. ® 1996, Billboard/BPI Communications, and SoundScan, Inc.

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(135) NEW 1 JERRY GARCIA & DAVID GRISMAN ACOUSTIC Disc 21 (17.98 co) SHADY GROVE 135 TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS 181 148 128 13 SONGS AND MUSIC FROM SHE'S THE ONE 15 WARNER BROS. 46285' (10.98/16.98) 136 130 127 51 R. KELLY A' JIVE 41579* (10.98/16.981 R. KELLY 1 182 160 154 48 SOUNDTRACK LONDON 448295 (10.98/16.98) BRAVEHEART 45 131 120 113 72 NATALIE MERCHANT A' ELEKTRA 61745/EEG (10.98/16.98) TIGERLILY 13 183 181 178 50 DC TALK FOREFRONT 25140(10.98/16.98) JESUS FREAK 16 (138) RE -ENTRY 27 THE BEATLES APPLE 34448' /CAPITOL (19.98130.98) ANTHOLOGY 2 1 184 182 - 41 THE TONY RICH PROJECT LAFACE26022ARISTA(1o.9815.98) WORDS 31 (139) NEW 1 GEORGE GREATEST 139 HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS (185) NEW I TIME FLIES...THE BEST OF HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS 185 140 138 148 5 CURTIS HAYFIELD WARNER BROS. 46348 (10.98/16.98) NEW WORLD ORDER 137 ELEKTRA 61977/EEG (10.98/16.98)

A TRIBE CALLED QUEST 186 174 183 27 DISHWALLA A &M 540319 (10.98/16.981E PET YOUR FRIENDS 89 141 107 97 14 BEATS, RHYMES AND LIFE 1 JIVE 41587* (11.98/16.98) (181) NEW I NEIL DIAMOND LEGACY 65013 /COLUMBIA (39.98 EQ/49.98) IN MY LIFETIME 187 142 145 151 62 FAITH HILL A WARNER BROS. 45872 (10.9816.98) IT MATTERS TO ME 29 188 152 133 20 SOUNDTRACK WARNER SUNSET 46254/WARNER BROS. (10.98/16.98) TWISTER 28 143 126 109 `17'- VARIOUS ARTISTS RCA 66745* (9.98/15.98) MACARENA CLUB CUTZ 65 189 166 137 18 CRUCIAL CONFLICT PALLAS 53006' /UNIVERSAL (10.9815.98) THE FINAL TIC 12 BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET BAND A' g 144 139 135 106 GREATEST HITS CAPITOL 30334* (10.98/15.98) 190 147 132 21 PAUL BRANDT REPRISE 46180/WARNER BROS. (10.98/15.98)1® CALM BEFORE THE STORM 102 145 140 157 $ KENNY CHESNEY BNA 66908/RCA (10.98/15.98) MI ME AND YOU 140 191 195 - 2 GARY ALLAN DECCA 11482 MCA (10.98/15.98) USED HEART FOR SALE 191 2 146 136 126 56 . GARTH BROOKS A' CAPITOL NASHVILLE 32080 (10.98/16.98) FRESH HORSES 192 149 145 11 EELS DREAMWORKS 50001 GEFFEN (10.98/16.98) ® BEAUTIFUL FREAK 114 141 141 139 121 HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH ATLANTIC 82613 * /AG (10.98/16.98) I CRACKED REAR VIEW 1 193 143 123 7 SOUNDTRACK WORK 67814 /EPIC(10.98EO/17.98) THE FIRST WIVES CLUB 90 148 132 117 63' COLLIN RAPE EPIC 67033 (10.98 EQ/15.98) I THINK ABOUT YOU 40 THE WHO (194) NEW 1 LIVE AT THE ISLE OF WRIGHT FESTIVAL 1970 194 149 131 118 ' 41. LAWRENCE ATLANTIC 82866 /ACf10.9815.981 TIME MARCHES ON 25 LEGACY 65084 /COLUMBIA (24.98 CD)

STABBING WESTWARD 192 180 4 CLEDUS "T." JUDD RAZOR & TIE 2825(10.98 I STOLED THIS RECORD 180 150 123 119 37 WITHER BLISTER BURN + PEEL 67 195 /16.98)® COLUMBIA 66152 (9.98 EQ/15.98) mg 196 155 131 5 CRASH TEST DUMMIES ARISTA 39779 (10.9816.98) A WORM'S LIFE 78 151 125 122 18 SOUNDTRACK REPRISE 46360/WARNER BROS. (11.98/17.98) PHENOMENON 12 191 175 163 26 SAMMY KERSHAW MERCURY NASHVILLE 528893110.98 m6.98) POLITICS, RELIGION AND HER 115 152 113 87 23 VINCE GILL MCA 11422 (10.9816.98) HIGH LONESOME SOUND 24 VARIOUS ARTISTS 198 142 92 3 THE ROLLING STONES ROCK & ROLL CIRCUS 92 153 129 124 22 GLORIA ESTEFAN EPIC 67283110.98 EQ/16.98) DESTINY 23 ABKCO 1268 (17.98 CD)

1 188 181 48 REPRISE 46106/WARNER BROS. (11.98/17.98) THE MEMORY OF TREES 9 154 137 140 ' 104 - EAGLES e GEFFEN 24725 (12.98/17.98) HELL FREEZES OVER 199 ENYAA' 155 151 142 "141 CELINE DION ° 550 MUSIC 57555/EPIC (10.98 EQ/16.98) THE COLOUR OF MY LOVE 4 200 167 161 34 STING A &M 540483 (10.98/17.98) MERCURY FALLING 5

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112 72 Bush 83 Celine Dion 5, 155 Chris Isaak 57 Dave Matthews Band 70 181 High School High 55 Dance Mix U.S.A. Vol. 5 118 2Pac 30, 107 Tracy Byrd 132 Dishwalla 186 The Isley Brothers 115 Maxwell 66 Phish 50 Phenomenon 151 Jock Jams Vol. 1 102 311 24 Do Or Die 46 Curtis Mayfield 140 Poe 134 Romeo & Juliet 44 Jock Jams Vol. 2 29 Cake 60 Alan Jackson 12, 87 Mazzy Star 68 Point Of Grace 108 Set It Off 16 Macarena Club Cutz 143 E -40 4 Jars Of Clay 124 Aaliyah 95 Mariah Carey 85 Mindy McCready 82 That Thing You Do! 34 MTV Party To Go, Vol. 10 61 Mary 25 Eagles 154 The Jerky Boys 160 Quad City DJ's 54 Abba 173 Chapin Carpenter Tim McGraw 166 Trainspotting 168 The Rolling Stones Rock & Roll Tracy Chapman 49 eels 192 Jeru The Damaja 91 Above The Law 157 John Mellencamp 59 R.E.M. 40 Twister 188 Circus 198 Curtis Enya 199 Jewel 75 Bryan Adams 94 Steven Chapman 122 Natalie Merchant 137 Rage Against The Machine 88 Stabbing Westward 150 So So Def Bass All -Stars 58 Trace Adkins 130 Kenny Chesney 145 Gloria Estefan 153 Elton John 39 Metallica 37, 114 Collin Raye 148 Sting 200 Super Dance Hits - Vol. 1 81 76 George Clinton 139 Montell Jordan 162 Alice In Chains Jeff Foxworthy 79 Robert Miles 120 Republica 167 Stone Temple Pilots 178 Wow 1997 175 Apple 77 Natalie Cole 56 Journey 10 Fiona Kirk Franklin And The Family 96 Mint Condition 104 The Tony Rich Project 184 George Strait 38 Az Yet 64 Phil Collins 31 Cledus "T." Judd 195 The Wallflowers 78 Fugees 45 Joni Mitchell 161 LeAnn Rimes 19 Sublime 42 Shawn Colvin 111 Weezer 86 Babyface 6 Fun Lovin' Criminals 165 R. Kelly 136 John Michael Montgomery 65 The Roots 123 Keith Sweat 15 Coolio 174 Westside Connection 9 Merril Bainbridge 125 Sammy Kershaw 197 M.O.P. 179 Rush 103 Countdown Dance Masters 110 Kenny G 8, 180 Johnnie Taylor 171 Bryan White 105 The Beatles 1, 138 Korn 32 Alanis Morissette 13 Rusted Root 62 Counting Crows 14 Garbage 69 Too Short 177 White Zombie 131 Beck 100 The Cranberries 93 Jerry Garcia & David Grisman 135 La Bouche 127 NAS 67 Adam Sandler 126 Tool 36 The Who 194 John Berry 169 Crash Test Dummies 196 Gary Allan 191 Tracy Lawrence 149 Ann Nesby 158 Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band A Tribe Called Quest 141 Wilco 73 Clint Black 23 Sheryl Crow 22 Ghostface Killah 2 Donna Lewis 43 New Edition 21 144 Travis Tritt 116 George Winston 80 BLACKstreet 18 Red 128 Tina Turner 156 Crucial Conflict 189 Johnny Gill 53 Huey Lewis & The News 185 Nirvana 27 Simply Xzibit 159 Michael Bolton 63 Vince Gill 152, 170 LL Cool J 113 No Doubt 7 The Smashing Pumpkins 71 Shania Twain 51 Da Brat 20 Bone Thugs -N- Harmony 33 Ginuwine 92 Los Del Rio 106 Social Distortion 119 "Weird Al" Yankovic 133 Danzig 41 Oasis 84 Van Halen 3 Paul Brandt 190 Grateful Dead 74 Patty Loveless 98 Soundgarden 101 Trisha Yearwood 164 Family Originoo Gunn Clappaz 47 Luther Vandross 28 Toni Braxton 11 The Dayton 112 Luscious Jackson 90 SOUNDTRACK Yes 99 Outkast 35 VARIOUS ARTISTS Brooks & Dunn 52 dc Talk 183 Faith Hill 142 Braveheart 182 Hootie & The Blowfish 97, 147 Marilyn Manson 17, 163 The Best Of Country Sing The Best ZZ Top 121 Garth Brooks 117, 146 Deana Carter 26 Pearl Jam 48 The Crow: City Of Angels 109 House Pain 89 Amanda Marshall 176 Of Disney 172 Jimmy Buffett 129 Neil Diamond 187 Of Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers The First Wives Club 193

98 BILLBOARD NOVEMBER 16, 1996 www.americanradiohistory.com PAPER PACKAGING INSPIRES CREATIVITY BY LABELS, ACTS (Continued from page 1) son, Yes, and Värttinä -using card- Richard Roth, executive VP of Long "Pearl Jam's interest in vinyl pack- that they don't like them," says Storp- vated. "We did it from an aesthetic board slipcases to envelop a standard Island City, N.Y. -based paperboard aging has been one of the elements er. "There are people who will com- point of view," he says. "The fact that jewel box. packaging company Queens Group, that we've felt has attracted them to plain, but I don't think it's ever lost us it looks more environmentally friendly In fact, Mitchell's cardboard-pack- attributes the trend to dissatisfaction the cardboard package, and now a sale. These are more expensive than is just a bonus. The artists are aesthet- aged "Turbulent Indigo" album won the with the status quo and the need for there's a certain continuity that's a jewel case. It's an amazing amount of ic people, and they generally like the Grammy Award for best package in greater visual excitement at retail. there. There's a certain expectation money more to pay, [but] I think it adds idea of any package that looks really 1995, and her current "Hits" and "Miss- "While I think there's a high level of from their fans," says Dan Beck, senior to our sales. It can cost you from 30 to good. This seems to generate a lot of es" sets feature a plastic -free case and consumer disaffection with the jewel VP of marketing (U.S.) for Epic. Three 60 cents more than a jewel case -a enthusiasm among them." a reference in the liner notes to the box and the limitations that it has-its of Pearl Jam's four albums have paper- jewel box is around 20 cents, and this Although he is a proponent of paper- artist's "limited- edition campaign fragility, and so on -the trend [toward board packaging. is between 50 and 80 cents, including board packaging, the Queens Group's against the jewel box." Mitchell told Bill- cardboard] derives from the fact that However, whatever excitement the booklet. But I feel that it's a criti- Roth says that all CD packages - board, "I was really pushing a cardboard the CD is a relatively mature product, cardboard has added to the music mix cal part of our identity, and I really including jewel boxes -have become package over a jewel box for `Hits' and and everybody's looking to add some is tempered by the headaches it has have a problem with the jewel box." more inventive. `Misses.' The design did not carry over spice and interest to the packaging," caused retailers and label executives. Industry sources say cardboard pack- "People are more as thoughtfully on the jewel box." Among the problems they cite with ages cost less than jewel -box packaging willing to consider Similarly, Wilco's new two -CD set, cardboard are higher average costs when multiple discs are involved. For AGI alternatives," he "Being There," is housed in what is than with jewel boxes, complications in instance, Wilco's "Being There" was says. "If you sit called a "Double Danny Pak," designed fitting packages into existing store bins cheaper using the Double Danny Pak down with product by Chicago -based Fireproof Press. and keepers, difficulty reordering fast- than it would have been using a two -disc managers or creative people, they want Wilco lead singer Jeff Tweedy says, selling titles because of the specializa- jewel box, according to Stein. to see what you can put forth that hasn't "We were excited that we could have tion of the parts required to produce The economies of scale of multidisc been seen before. It's also true with the cardboard packaging. I don't have them, slower manufacturing turn- sets are a key factor in Verve Records' jewel boxes, where we're seeing clear anything against the jewel box, but it's around times because of the manual decision to use cardboard formats for trays, two -sided trays, colored jewel hard to make them look unique." PEARL JAM labor required to assemble most paper- its boxed sets, according to Michael boxes, lenticular covers, etc. Every kind Some cutting -edge labels have also board cases, and the accounting snags Lang, the label's VP of marketing and of alternative has some play." led the charge toward alternative pack- says Roth. "Nothing is sacred in terms that result when cardboard CDs with catalog development (U.S.). "The more The Queens Group recently intro- ages. For instance, Matador, Impulse!, of what might be brought in to improve the bar code on the shrink -wrap are discs I have, the more rent I can pay duced the Q Pack, a CD box that com- Putumayo, and Thrill Jockey have the package." rewrapped by retailers (one example [for their home]," he says. "Our Oscar bines the graphic possibilities of card- recently begun releasing most or all of Jim Ladwig, VP of creative at Chica- being Pearl Jam's ironically titled "No Peterson set is a silkscreen, and those board with the sturdiness of plastic and their CDs in paperboard packs. go -based packaging firm AGI Inc., Code "). kinds of media can be costly unless you can be mass -produced by current CD While the trend toward alternative adds, "The artists are interested in "I personally can figure out a way to recoup them." manufacturing machinery. The Q packaging is not new -Bonnie Raitt, more visual excitement than with a have always been Verve has been a leader in creative Pack-which Roth estimates costs an U2, Sting, and the Black Crowes exper- jewel box. And the music business opposed to paper- packaging, utilizing die-cut envelopes in average of 5 cents more per unit than a imented with paper -based packages well needs more excitement -especially in board packages, the shapes of seashells, leaves, and fish comparable jewel box -was used on before the longbox was eliminated -it is competing retail environments like probably for the for its spiral- bound, cardboard "The Abkco Records' "The Rolling Stones on the rise, according to retailers. Wal -Mart or in stores that have book same reason other e Man From Ipanema: Antonio Carlos Rock And Roll Circus." "The trend is driven by artists and by departments -to create interest and execs are -it's just Jobim" three -CD package. It has just "A lot of [alternative] packages hip labels like Thrill Jockey," says Vince get that consumer to make a music a pain in the ass," QUEENS released its first single -CD cardboard require hand -loading, and replicators de Leon, superstore buyer at 38- store, decision." says Reprise package for a new artist, Norwegian have to bring in manual labor to assem- Troy, Mich. -based Harmony House, Proponents of cardboard packaging Records VP of sales (U.S.) Dave Stein. fusion -folk singer Mari Boine. ble components by hand," explains who notes an overall increase in jewel- say it reminds them of the LP sleeve- "You have to get prototypes out there. Beyond the cost issues, the aesthet- Roth. "There's an upcharge for those box alternatives. "Someone like Neil a design concept widely acknowledged It's work that you have to do that you ics of cardboard are the main draw, services. Not only that, there's usually Young does what he wants, as I'm sure as being more appealing than the CD wouldn't have to do with a jewel box, according to Lang. "The fun thing a significant reduction in the number of Soundgarden and Pearl Jam do." jewel box/booklet. and there's already so much work to be about this job is to be able to dabble in units that can be output in any one day." done in setting up albums." a new approach to deliver music and to Not surprisingly, cost issues override Another senior label executive says, create a temple for the artist," he says. other considerations when it comes to "We would not be pushing these pack- "It sends a message to the consumer deciding the type of package that a ages if it weren't for the artists. There when you go that extra step that clear- label will use. Accordingly, artists with r are times when they're not more ly there's something special here. Jazz more sales clout have more say in the expensive [than jewel boxes], but there consumers care if that kind of attention packaging decision. are times when they can be 21/2 to three is given to their music." Reprise's Stein says, `There's a com- Bilboar . 1 times more expensive. On reorders, the Although Putumayo's Storper is monly accepted package, and that's the costs can be extreme, because paper committed to various grass-roots caus- jewel box. But if the record will sell, the costs are much more volatile and peo- es, the company's decision to use card- retailers will put up with the inconve- ple have to be more open to variations, board was not environmentally moti- nience [of another package]." EIGHT i depending on paper choices." Harmony House's de Leon says, ESSENTIAL REFERENCE GUIDES i "There are two schools of thought: The is is a really nice, 1. 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www.americanradiohistory.com ROAD LIFE PREPARES KLEIN FOR DEBUT (Continued from page 14) worry if someone couldn't make it. I coupled with her live performances at east markets. used to be very insecure [about that]," local clubs have generated a small fol- Klein is booked with her band to tape Billboard's 1996 she says. lowing for her in the area. a segment of public radio's syndicated But more important, Klein says, "it The live dates and airplay have dri- "World Cafe," tentatively set to air in made me realize that every note didn't ven sales. "Driving You Insane" is in December. International Latin have to be perfect. Every player plays stock at select New York Tower Rec- Says show producer Bruce Warren, things differently, and it got me to real- ords, Sam Goody, and Disco Rama "[Her] kind of rock is a little more ize that you just have to know that the stores, according to Klein's manager, aggressive than what we normally do, overall thing is good, and if you have Jonas Goldstein. Though a distributor but she's an incredible talent and an Music Buyer's Guide good musicians behind you, you're has yet to pick up the record, Goldstein astounding guitarist, and I want to going to be fine." is working on getting it into stores in showcase that." While Klein has played with other each of the markets in which Klein is puts a world of Latin artists and recorded an album several receiving airplay, including Boise, Assistance in preparing this story was years ago with New York -based all - Idaho, and Oneonta, N.Y. He is also provided by Ed Christman women band Blood Sugar, she has come aiming to secure space in larger North- into her own with "Driving You Insane." Music contacts in the Loaded and layered with Klein's inventive guitar playing, "Driving You Insane" was co- produced by Klein and Phillip Levine and issued on their p niE palm of your hand! prod music label. Levine also produced ew Blood Sugar's album "In And Out." "It was so much fun doing ['Driving BULLE You Insane']. The songs came out so Billboard easily-we had all the basics and the guitars done in three days. It seemed like the album wrote itself," she says. by Geoff Mayfield Imagine an intersection where the main street is early -'7Os blues rock and WORLD RECORD: The Beatles, as expected, easily capture the No. 1 slot the cross -street is '9Os alternative on The Billboard 200. In doing so, the Fab Four become the first act in Bill- rock -that's where "Driving You board history to debut three albums in the top spot within a 12 -month span Insane" resides. But Klein says she (see Chart Beat, page 102). made a point to maintain a mainstream Also anticipated was that "Anthology 3" would open with lower first-week accessibility. sales than either of its predecessors. In the wake of a three -night documentary "You have to be different, but you on ABC, "Anthology 1" moved a heavyweight 855,500 units in last year's Dec. 9 have to be palatable, and it's really hard issue and held the No. 1 slot for three weeks. In this year's April 6 Billboard, to finds that equilibrium within pop's "Anthology 2" pushed close to 442,000 units; that title re- enters this week at limitations, but that's what I strive for," No. 138, as its sales are nearly double that of the prior week (8,500 units). Klein says. "Anthology 3" opens with roughly 237,000 units, shy of the prediction run The album's balance between hard here last week by Best Buy VP of marketing Gary Arnold, but easily outdis- rock and blues rock has provided dual tances the No. 2 title by more than 80,000 units. Best Buy's value -added offer- promotional opportunities, and the set ing of the latest Beatles compilation fetched 86,000 units, 36% of the album's T h e B e a t o has won acceptance at alternative and first -week take. college stations. Nic Harcourt, music director at com- ACTION PACKED: The Beatles don't stand alone, as five titles debut in the

t h e L a t i n C o nt n u n l i- mercial alternative station WDST first 12 slots. Rapper Ghostface Killah, who was featured on last year's album Poughkeepsie, N.Y., has been playing by fellow Wu -Tang Clan member Raekwon, blasts on at No. 2 with 156,500 cuts from "Driving You Insane" on his units; the aforementioned Raekwon set opened at No. 4 with 130,500 units. weekly independent artist showcase The chart also boasts career highs for E -40 (No. 4,123,000 units) and the mul- "Indie Flux." Klein has also been the titalented Babyface (No. 6, 106,000 units). E-40's prior peak came in April featured guest on the station's live on- 1995, when he opened at No. 13 with 68,000 units; the rapper's 1993 album air program, "Live Lunch." rose no higher than No. 131. Babyface's last album peaked at No. 16 on the Completely Updäfe "She's real talented, and we're obvi- big chart, and in its fattest week, Christmas week of '93, it sold 54,000 units. ously very supportive of her," Harcourt Babyface's debut album, released in 1989, eventually reached No. 14, but it says, adding that Klein's radio play got off to a much slower start. Going the other way, at No. 12, is country chart- topper Alan Jackson. A first -week total of 71,500 units is nothing to sneeze at, but Jackson's hits package opened with 114,500 units last year, while his last studio set had first-week Over listings in 18 countries PIRACY CASE 3,000 world- (Continued from page 10) sales of 84,000 units in 1994. Both of those albums peaked at No. 5, but this wide lets you reach: recard company execu- comparison may say more about the cooling of the country genre's sales than of the pirated works by legitimate it does about Jackson's popularity. tives research music publishers fine a whole- record companies and by demonstrat- ing the damage done by the availabili- THANKS TO THE LARGE DEBUTS, the number of albums exceeding saler or cistributor get in touch with Lat n Music ty of unlicensed copies. 100,000 units increases to seven from four last week. The surge also accounts radio stations in the U.S. and Puerto R cc He says a problem with catalog pira- for the fact that the "Set It Off" soundtrack (No. 16) is displaced five slots, cy cases in the past has been in estab- despite a sales increase that merits a bullet. Another notable effect of the high Ixate clebs, latin talent and their managers and lishing that legitimately held copy- debuts: Alanis Morissette (No. 13) gets pushed out of the top 10 for the first agents a-]d much more! rights had been infringed. It has also time since the Aug. 5, 1995, Billboard, but I'm certain that it will bounce back. been difficult, he says, to bring the main perpetrators before the courts. STREAK: No Doubt wins The Billboard 2O0's Greatest Gainer for a third The 1996 International Latin Music "We have been working on this case straight week, the first act to do so since the Fugees completed an identical for five years," Andersen says. "Our run in the April 6 issue. Buyer's Guide is the only directory cf its kind success demonstrates that even though it's back -catalog material in question, is a published in English and a vital business tool for ON VINE: This bright week for the Capitol tower. In addition to the Beat- it's worth protecting, and the case is les' chart-topping bow, the label sees a bright debut for the soundtrack from the anyone iivolved in the Latin Music marke-place! worth pursuing." much -talked -about "Romeo + Juliet" and a career peak for Luscious Jackson IFPI had asked for a higher level of (No. 90), which saw its 1994 title stall at No. 114. Capitol's Mazzy Star opens at To order your copy call toll -free: damages to be awarded -Andersen No. 68, which is 89 places higher than The Billboard 200 debut of its 1993 album. will not specify how much -but he says 1- 800 -344 -71 19. In NY 212-536-5174. that he is nonetheless "happy about the NEXT: At No. 58 on Top R &B Albums you'll find a premature debut, caused by result." street-date violations, for an artist named Makaveli, which is a pseudonym for In NJ 908 -363 -4156. Or send check for $65 The case was heard over four days slain rap star Tupac Shakur. It may seem ghoulish, or even opportunistic, to F us $5 shipping & handling ($12 fcr interna- in September, with the three judges of bring an album out just two months after his death and nine months after his the court handing down their decision "All Eyez On Me" debuted at No. 1 with large numbers, but sources at Death tional orders) with this ad tc: in late October. Row and Interscope insist that 2Pac always intended to bring this album out at B Ilboard Directories, Dept. BDLD3075, In addition to the damages, Patricia this time. The use of a ghost name was also the rapper's design. was ordered to hand over all unautho- The number of street -date violations for Makaveli is similar to what we saw PO Box 2016, Lakewood, NJ 08701. rized recordings produced in or import- a year ago, when Tha Dogg Pound hit the R &B chart a week early. That ed to Denmark, and the company and group debuted atop The Billboard 200 the following week with 280,000 units. Add approFricte sales tax in NY, NJ, CA, TN, MA IL, FA & DC. its directors were forbidden to manu- "All Eyez On Me" opened with more than 565,000 units, and early indications in U.S. O-ders payabe funds only. All sales are final. BDLD3O86 facture, distribute, or import re- from retail suggest that the spotlight from 2Pac's death will swell the numbers cordings for which IFPI member com- even higher for the Makaveli album. panies have exclusive rights.

10D BILLBOARD NOVEMBER 16. 1996 www.americanradiohistory.com BMG BRINGING SUPERGROOVE TO THE WORLD (Continued from page 1) Norway, Denmark, and With its latest album, "Backspacer," behind the international push. Super - Auckland, says it is the best -selling skipped a beat. As guest vocalist on the Poland, dates are pending. band is hoping to capitalize on its groove is managed by Australia's Ted album across all the chain's stores. It DLT album "The True School" (BMG), Switzerland; the new set has drawn growing overseas fan base while con- Gardner, who has worked with British has outsold even R.E.M., whose "New his single "Chains "-a blend of soul Supergroove's the current Britpop fla- tinuing to please its devoted fans at acts such as Public Image Ltd., New Adventures In Hi-Fi" was released the and hip -hop over DLT's turntable comparisons to of music, thanks to its guitar- and home. BMG International, for its part, Order, and Echo & the Bunnymen in week after the local contender's set, artistry-went to No. l for five weeks.) vor pop. Band bassist Joe has designated the act a global priori- the U.S. Gardner manages Super - Joyce adds. The first single from Supergroove's song-oriented says that the members ty. groove for the world and has a co-man- "That month of writing was crucial," new set, the addictive "If I Had My Lonie, however, old David Formed out of the teenage Low agement deal for Southeast Asia, says Gardner. "It would have been Way," debuted at No. 7 on the charts are more likely to listen to records than to the contempo- Down Dirty Blues band post-high- including Australia, with Mushroom easy at that point, in the middle of their here Aug. 21, the week of its release. Bowie -a sounds of Blur and Oasis. school outfit that played horn -driven Management. tour, to send them back home, but this 'We've been delighted with the suc- rary the band had to cancel blues in small clubs Supergroove has also had unequivo- kept them in the mode of working. cess of `Backspacer,' especially since it Due to illness, regularly -the New Zealand. national hero with a cal international support from BMG They got half an album written, and isn't the same band," says Sounds' dates in Australia and band emerged as a and the U.S. are series of increasingly successful sin- New Zealand and its international affil- then they were back into Europe to try Joyce. "It's a rock band now, not a funk Tours of Europe for early in the new year, to tie gles. The first of those, "Here Comes iates, and the group undertook a out the songs live and get the musical band like it was." planned album releases. The Supergroove," released in early lengthy overseas touring schedule last direction of the new album." The success of "Backspacer" has in with potential lineup changes and a new 1993, seems to have been a clear warn- year that saw it play in markets as That direction proved to be more been helped by a 21 -day tour by the Despite Supergroove has retained a ing to the world. wide -ranging as Indonesia (where rock -oriented than the band's previous band of more than 60 record shops, in direction, and the full sup- Supergroove's first album, "Trac- 40,000 units of "Traction" were sold), sound. On the band's return to New advance of a national tour in November. loyal fan base locally port of a delighted BMG New Zealand. tion" on BMG New Zealand, has Germany, South Africa, and the U.K. Zealand, two members -rapper/singer 'We wanted to put them back on the support for Supergroove racked up more than 65,000 units in During a break in the tour, the group Che Fu and trumpeter Tim Stewart boards again, but also not have to face "And the - our BMG International company domestic sales since its 1994 release, holed up in a farmhouse in Sussex, departed the ranks, and saxophonist fans demanding some of the older from has been phenomenal," says BMG New according to the label, giving it quadru- England, for a month and wrote mate- Nick Atkinson switched to keyboards. material they don't play anymore," &R Zealand managing director Morrie ple- platinum status. (In New Zealand, rial, some of which would become "The split was mutual," says found- says BMG local and international A "The BMG International head platinum status is awarded for sales of "Backspacer." ing singer /songwriter Karl Steven of manager Kirk Harding. "By playing a Smith. The album was released here during the departures. "We didn't think Che five -song set, it is making people famil- office in New York made Supergroove 15,000 units.) which ensured sound of "Trac- the last week in August and immedi- was right anymore, and Che didn't iar with the songs and getting the a global priority act, The cross -genre marketing commitment winning amalgam of funk and ately shipped gold (7,500 copies) local- think he was right anymore. His stuff atmosphere right for the major tour." release and tion"-a throughout the world." soul, metal and pure pop -has seen it ly. So far, it has a sold an impressive didn't fit in with us because he was Harding says that release of `Back- Smith says "Backspacer" is expected clock up well more than 150,000 copies 9,000 units domestically, the label says. writing his original raps, but we didn't spacer" has already been confirmed for released" in many coun- globally, says BMG. Shaun Joyce, marketing manager want to do any rap." Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Germany, to be "rush- the end of the year. Both label and manager have been for the nine Sounds music stores in (Che Fu's solo career has hardly Austria, the Netherlands, Finland, tries before

LOWER -PRICE STRATEGY LIFTS DEVELOPING ACTS (Continued from page 1) "Do car dealers sell Hyundais for the Isaac, all of whose albums carried list really have been trying to champion and consumer research seems clear in $11.99 list -price equivalent for CDs as a Cadillac ?" $12.98 or less. Most major -la- this pricing strategy," he says. showing that $13 is the threshold." and $7.99 for cassettes. same price prices of labels the bel new releases carry a $16.98 list Like other merchants, Milligan cites PolyGram Group Distribution and Of course, once a record breaks, With more embracing strategy, they wonder price. Sony Music Distribution as the most Geffen, however, have released some labels like to raise the album's list to a variable- pricing to price Commenting on the trend, Stan effective marketer of variable- pricing albums at $14.98, which they consider front-line price, usually $16.98. Gener- why some merchants continue full price. Goman, senior VP of retail operations strategies. a developing -artist price. ally, when a label decides to raise a such titles at executive says his label at the West Sacramento, Calif. -based Sony Music Distribution and its Capitol Records also is experiment- title's price, it allows accounts a win- One sales stickering albums with the Tower Records/Video, says, "I think labels have issued 11 titles this year ing with the strategy, having used it dow of time in which to make a last considered prevent retailers the labels are finally getting it -that carrying an $11.98 CD and $7.98 cas- for five albums this year, including order at the lower price. lower price point to found when they are pricing themselves out of the sette list -price equivalent. Box -lot titles from Nil Lara and Stir. But what Accounts like to cash in on higher charging more, but that so, the accounts would market, and that the consumer is moti- costs for those titles are $5.99 for CD really started the label down the vari- prices as well, although they applaud other labels did over them, covering the vated by price. I foresee lower prices and $4 for cassette, which provides a able- pricing road was the experience labels that allow them time to make a place stickers price. on records next year." gross profit margin for CDs of 50 %- it had with Everclear's "Sparkle And final lower-price order. label's suggested of at Like others interviewed for this arti- much higher than the 37% gross prof- Fade" album in November '95. There is some debate, however, as to Lou Garrett, VP purchasing Ohio -based cle, Goman acknowledges that price is it margin that full -priced CDs tradi- That album was released at full when the time is right to raise prices. the North Canton, says variable pric- not the only factor in helping establish tionally carry. price at the beginning of the holiday Geffen, which participates in Uni Camelot chain, that But while an artist. But Tower has been at the Danny Yarbrough, president of selling season, when the market is Distribution's Best Bet program, ing "is great and we love it." the list - forefront in bemoaning the fact that Sony Music Distribution, says the dominated by big -name titles. Album recently raised the price of eels' the chain generally abides by the music industry, due to the retail strategy has been highly effective for tracks were getting radio play, and "Beautiful Freak" album a little soon- price suggestion, he does not like price price war, has been practically giving the company. He notes that in addition MTV had begun to play a videoclip, er than merchants say they would stickers. a specific price, away superstar CDs at $10.99 while to the Sony artists who have benefited according to Steve Rosenblatt, VP of have liked. That title was initially "Instead of listing `special low asking the consumer to pay $15 for this year from the program, in years sales at the label. priced at :.98, with a $4 box -lot cost the sticker should read no one's business sets by new, unknown acts. past the strategy has boosted acts now "We knew that during November and a 10% discount. price,' because it is we charge in the store." Two years ago, Goman began urg- past the developing- artist stage, and December, we wouldn't be able to Geffen moved to reprice the Best to dictate what ing more labels to embrace variable - including Sponge and the Presidents get endcap positions in the store, due Bet title after it had sold about 80,000 pricing strategies. His hope was that Of The United States Of America. to all the superstar releases that are units, bringing complaints from mer- labels would release enough titles so RCA has used the strategy four out at that time," he says. "So we chants that point out that Sony labels that Tower could establish a place in times this year, pricing some CD titles asked, `What can we do to motivate a generally wait until an album has sold its stores to highlight releases carry- at $11.98 and others at $13.98. Cur- retailer to support the album ?' " approximately 400,000 units before CASSETTES ing lower list prices. Today, he says, rently, the label is seeing some success Lower the cost, the label decided. moving to take greater profits. DAYS! "we have an end -rack in every store with Republica's eponymous album, Since it already had product in the "That was the shortest developing - IN 7 devoted to this." which carries a $13.98 list and has sold market, reducing the list price artist price in memory," says Where - 300 C -12 Cassettes At Wherehouse Entertainment's 77,000 units, according to Dave Fitch, wouldn't affect the Everclear albums house's Milligan. "It was only out four $495 headquarters in Torrance, Calif., VP of sales. already in the store. So, in order to get weeks [at the lower price]." f`"°"4' Kevin Milligan, assistant VP of pur- In order for variable pricing to be the album priced at $8.99, the label While unhappy with the label's quick chasing, reports that the chain has a effective, Fitch says, "you need other used a combination of free goods and repricing of the eels album, Milligan rack in stores in which it gives free drivers to bring the customer into the credit to effectively lower the album's points out that Geffen rewarded the positioning to 18 lower-list titles. "We store. You need some combination of cost to retailers to about $6. merchants that had supported the radio play, a video getting exposure, The result was that the album band. Instead of letting everybody else publicity, a fan base, touring, and "exploded between Thanksgiving and take advantage of the last buy -in at the HMV, TOWER word -of- mouth. You don't need all of Christmas when, theoretically, you lower price, Geffen let accounts Rosenblatt says. reorder only what they had accrued in (Continued from page 10) those ingredients, but you do need can't break records," some of those drivers." Capitol now targets the lower price eels purchases up to that point. is in the store, how- point upon release. Dave Garbarino, who works in sales Package includes: the best anywhere in Japan." Once a customer FREE graphic design VP of and marketing at Geffen, declines to Tower Records Far East managing ever, variable pricing can close the At Warner Bros., sales Char- Black & white inserts director Keith Cahoon feels that the sale, Fitch believes. lie Springer says his label has also comment on that strategy, except to Ready in 7 days Shibuya market can probably absorb Morty Wiggins, senior VP of mar- tried a variable- pricing strategy. "We note that eels are taking off, thanks in major label quality another big music store but cautions, keting at A &M, which has issued eight haven't popped one yet, but what we part to the Best Bet program. `Beau- No- Fine -Print guarantee "Big is one thing -you have to be good, albums at $12.98 this year, says that really found encouraging about the tiful Freak," on the DreamWorks not have any conclusive price point is that a number of dealers label, has sold almost 100,000 units, he too." Likewise, he believes that Shin - the label does Coll toddy for your FREE, juku can handle Tower's new store. evidence on how much impact variable will give the albums [special] position reports. 1996 full color catalog: IÇ HMV now has 19 stores and, pricing has on breaking a record. and not charge us for it," he says. Garbarino says that Geffen likely 1- 800 -468 -9353 asiesai' Japan 24 HOURS TOLL FREE it is believed, annual sales approaching Nonetheless, he says, A &M will con- Currently, "Fantastic Planet" from will use the variable- pricing strategy outside USA m11609- 663 -9030; FAX 609.661 -3458 hup. / /w.,.. diuewken. cw, 30 billion yen ($261 million), while tinue to experiment with the approach. the band Failure appears as if it might again. "When I had a record store, Tower Japan has 38 stores and annual "One thing that I do firmly believe is be experiencing a breakthrough in people would come in and ask why Led sales estimated at 34 billion yen ($296 there is a certain threshold that you sales, thanks to its lower price, accord- Zeppelin was the same price as some DISC MAKERS million). reach regarding competitive pricing, ing to Springer. That title carries an artist you never heard of," he recounts.

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