Who In The World: War HITS OF THE WEEK SINGLES SLEEPERS ALBUMS FLEETWOOD MAC, "YOU MAKE LOVING FUN" THE TEMPTATIONS, "IN A LIFETIME" (prod. by "ELVIS IN CONCERT." The soundtrack (prod. by group) (writer: McVie) Norman Harris) (writers: Baker -Ty- to CBS -TV's recent Special plus a sec- (Gentoo, BMI) (3:31). Four and son) (Burma East/Dajoye/Golden ond record, recorded on tour last June counting-singles from "Rumours," Fleece, BMI) (3:06). An impressive goes a long way in proving The King's that is, and this Christine McVie group vocal effort that should bring stage superiority. The set touches all composition is as good as its prede- these artists back to the top, this bases, reaching back for "Hound Dog," cessors. A light rocker with a co-n- single moves quickly but smoothly, "Jailhouse Rock," "That's All Right" pelling love lyric, it has received with the dance tempo fitting in well and some spirituals to some of his pop play as an Ip cut, and should with an attractive melody. Atlantic more memorable recent efforts. RCA soar as a single. Warner Bros. 8483. 3436. APL 2-2587 (13.98). TAVARES, "MORE THAN A WOMAN" (prod. DWIGHT TWILLEY BAND, "TWILLEY DON'T THE JACKSONS, "GOIN' PLACES." The by Freddie Perren) (writers: B., R. & MIND" (prod. by Bob Schaper & group's second album for the label has M. Gibb) (Stigwood/Unichappell, Oister) (writer: Twilley) (Tarka, been preceded by the release of the BMI) (3:16). Written by the Bee Gees ASCAP) (2:48). Twilley draws on a title song as a single and its percolat- and performed by Tavares in the number of sources-chiefly the Bea- ing uptempo rhythms typify the set. The film "Saturday Night Fever," this tles and other Englishmen-for his recent collaborations with Gamble and single is both pop and smooth r&b, bright, pop -rock sound, and should Huff have given the group a shot in with the brothers' tight harmonies realize his pop potential with a the arm and the inspiration is heard again the key to its interest. Capitol thumping, big -sounding rocker with throughout. Also check out "Music's 4500. trademark possibilities. Arista 0278. Takin' Over." Epic JE 34835 (7.98). GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS, "SORRY DOESN'T VEHICLE, "MR. LOVE" (prod. by John Dee SANTANA, "MOONFLOWER." With one ALWAYS MAKE IT RIGHT" (prod. by Driscoll) (writer: Wall) (Old Shanty, of the group's more impressive and mu- Michael Masser) (writers: Masser - ASCAP) (3:16). Sounding like a chil- sical line-ups, this two record set of Sawyer) (Jobete, BMI) (3:53). Mas- dren's marching song given a rock live tracks and recently recorded studio ser's production plays up the coun- 'n' roll treatment, this single almost sides should prove a popular item. The try flavor of this ballad, and the demands that the listener sing Zombies' "She's Not There" joins clas- soul of Knight's vocal and a pop along. The bright, pop style is ac- sics such as "Black Magic Woman," hook could make this single a triple centuated by some good production "Gypsy Queen," "Soul Sacrifice" and threat. The lost -love lyric should effects, particularly the acapella "Toussaint L'Overture." Columbia C 2 reach many. Buddah 584 (Arista). chorus. Roadshow 1089 (UA). 34914 (9.98). QUEEN, "WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS" (prod. by BRIAN AND BRENDA, "THAT'S ALL RIGHT "ALAN PRICE." Price's infrequent Ip re- group) (writer: Mercury) (Queen) TOO" (prod. by Jay Lewis) (writers: leases in this country has made him (3:00). The first single from a forth- B. & B. Russell) (Kengorus, ASCAP) something of a legend. Lately he has ITA coming Ip, this Freddie Mercury (3:33). The second single from "Su- increased his visibility with a TV ap- composition slows down the tempo personic Lover" is a loping r&b song pearance, an Animals reunion album of past, frantic Queen hits for a with a pleasing "live" feel for a and this set of new songs. His affable stately rocker well -suited to its title. studio record. The vocal tradeoffs style embraces the melodies while his In its own way, it could serve as a invite singing along, and pop and keyboard work is understated and sort of new wave anthem, and add r&b listeners should respond. Rocket emotionally charged. Jet LA 809 G to their hits. Elektra 45441. 40809 (MCA). (UA) (6.98). www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com 72, H E R Y L DILCHERBLUE SAILOR PRODUCED BY JOHN STRONACH AND JIM TAYLOR "Aid rhft"s How Butterílyf A -e Made" FLY003 www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com Dedicated to the Needs Of the Music/Record Industry OCTOBER 22, 1977 RECORD RLD First Annual Sam Goody, Inc. Convention Milsap Takes Top Honors Spotlights Teamwork, Marketing Concepts At 11th CMA Awards Show By ALAN WOLMARK By LUKE LEWIS ELLENVILLE, NEW YORK - The Goody chain will soon NASHVILLE - Ronnie Milsap Marking its 30th anniversary, the break the 50 million dollar sales (RCA) struck the mother -lode at 27 -store Sam Goody, Inc. chain mark and is a major retailer in this year's nationally televised celebrated last week with its first the northeast with outlets extend- Country Music Association's 11th annual convention in the Catskill ing from Connecticut to North Annual Awards Show, as he was Mountains. Nearly 150 people, Carolina. George Levy, a vice named as the Entertainer of the including all store and record de- president of the company, Year. Milsap was also honored as partment managers and the Goo- opened the convention with the the Male Vocalist of the Year, and dy family, attended the two-day theme "We made it happen." his "Ronnie Milsap Live" Ip was convention along with represent- Goody's expanded by emphasiz- named Album of the Year. atives from ABC, Capitol, CBS, ing the need for well -trained, Merle Travis, the innovative Phonodisc, RCA and WEA. knowledgeable sales people and musician who helped teach Chet the goods with which to educate Atkins how to pick a guitar, was Boone Disc Buoys the consumer. The convention inducted into the Country Music Singles Sales Index was the first chance for all store and record managers to mingle Hall of Fame. The coveted plaque, By LENNY BEER and congregate with Goody's ex- which will memorialize him in Ronnie Milsop with his three CMA awards. IN The enormous sales on ecutives. Vice president Murray the Country Music Hall of Fame Debby Boone Atkins himself. (Warner/Curb), (Continued on page 56) here, was presented to him by which easily held onto the top The 90 minute, Kraft sponsored slot for the second straight show was hosted by Johnny Cash week, have jacked up The Rec- Key Music Plus Executives Accused from the stage of the Grand Ole ord World Sales Index for Opry and came off with scarcely singles to its highest point of Of Creating a Secret 'Zebra' Account a flubbed line. Television techni- the year. The Boone single is cal problems that plagued the first far outdistancing one of the By MIKE FALCON and SAM SUTHERLAND quarter hour cleared up by the strongest fields of LOS ANGELES - Two limited well as for the purchase of stolen third commercial break, and the records. According to the plain- Chart the year, headed partners in the Music Plus retail show cruised along at a good tiffs, the so-called "zebra" ac- by KC & The Sun- record chain have charged key clip. The show was produced Analysis count was formed and funded by shine Band (TK), organization officials with creat- again this year by Robert Precht skimming daily receipts. They Carly Simon (Elektra), Heatwave ing a secret account, which was for Sullivan Productions. further claim that a bogus adver- (Epic) and Donna Summer allegedly used for the personal "Lucille" scored big for UA art - tising scheme was set in opera- (Continued on page 6) benefit of the persons accused as (Continued on page tion, in which unnamed record 63) manufacturers were billed for air time that was never purchased. RCA Corporation In an amended Sept. 14 com- THE FIECUßD InIOßLD EDLES INDEX plaint to the original action filed Reports Earnings Rise FILBUr1S Aug. 29 in the Los Angeles County NEW YORK-RCA Corporation SINGLES Superior Court, Joe Falzone and last week reported an 88 percent Sales Sept. Sept. Sept. Oct. Oct. Oct. * Sales Sept. Sept. Sept. Oct. Oct. Oct. Paul Edelstein charge the Music increase in earnings for the third Index 10 11 24 1 8 15 Index 10 17 24 1 8 15 Plus Four Corporation (which it- quarter of 1977 (ended 1 0.0 150.0 September self is a general partner in Music 30) over totals for the same period 140.0 140.0 131.0 Plus) and corporate executives in 1976. Earnings for the nine 130.0 David Marker, David Berkowitz, months ended the same day were 130.0 130.0 Louis Fogelman and Terry Pringle, up 50 percent, making it likely (Continued on page 24) (Continued on page 24) 120.0 120.0 110.0 110.0 Tomato Gathering Stresses Independence 100.0 100.0 By SAM SUTHERLAND NEW ORLEANS - Tomato King, the huddle's dominant 90.0 90.0 Music Company, Ltd., the New theme - as outlined during Fri - York -based independent label day's product presentation and 80.0 80.0 unveiled last spring by industry business meeting, and reflected veteran Kevin Eggers, hosted its in the comments of 70.0 70.0 distributors first gathering of key distributor in attendance-centered on the 60.0 60.0 and label staff at the Maison independents' fight for survival.