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publishers: Walden /Gratitude Sky ASCAP /Cotillion /Brass Roe is a welcome addition to country, and Lloyd's production ducer: Charles Underwood; writers: Barry Mann, Dan Hill; Heart BMI. Cotillion 45015 (Atlantic) sounds as Nashville as any. publishers: ATV /Weil BMI /Welbeck ASCAP. Frontline FLDR9001A BRICK -All The Way (4:10); producers: Phil Benton, Brick; writer: P. Davis; publisher: Web IV BMI. Bang ZS94810 (CBS) recommended AZTEC TWO- STEP -You Who (3:24); producer: Richie Vetter; Way To Drown A Memory (2:57); pro- writer: Rex Fowler; publisher: Mannequin ASCAP. Waterhouse DJ. HOLLYWOOD -Shock, Shock, The House (3:45); pro- STONEY EDWARDS -No 15004. ducer: Curtis Wayne; writer: Curtis Wayne; publisher: Mid - BILLY JOEL -It's Still Rock And Roll To Me (2:55); pro- ducer: Ralph MacDonald; writer: D.J. Hollywood; publisher: state, BMI. Music America MA -107. ducer: Phil Ramone; writer: Billy Joel; publishers: Impulsive/ Antisia ASCAP. Epic 950884 (CBS) ASCAP. Second from Joel's "Glass TRICIA JOHNS -Who's Been Sleeping In My Bed (2:43); pro- April Columbia. single CHUCK JACKSON -I Wanna Give You Some Love (3:58); pro- Houses" LP is a midtempo rocker with Joel's vocal and un- ducer: Dixie Gamble- Bowen, Tricia Johns; writer: Tricia Johns; ducer: Luther Dixon; writer: Bob Marley; publishers: Bob o -ao Elektra /Asylum and Trixie Delite, BMI. Elektra E- cluttered backing support sparking the track. Marley ASCAP (Adm. by Almo). EMI -America P8042 (Capitol) publisher: 46635-B. SPINNERS -Medley: Cupid, I've Loved You For A Long FAT LARRY'S BAND -How Good Is Love (4:47); producers: BYRON GALLIMORE Ordinary Woman (3:54); producer: -Disco Zager; Sam Cooke, -No Time (3:50); producer: Michael writers: Larry James, WMOT; writers: O. Young, C. Adams, D. Mathis, Kags Atlantic 3664. Mick Lloyd; writer: Byron Gallimore; publisher: Kelly and Michael Zager; publishers: /Sumac BMI. R. Middlebrook; publishers: Fred Burch /Cedarwood BMI. Lloyd, ASCAP. Giant LG /MCSF 025. Group follows its "Working My Way Back To You /Forgive Me Fantasy WMOT F89 lAS Little recommended Girl" medley with a similar type of uptempo number. The lilt- ROGER BOWLING -The Diplomat (4:18); producer: Ron GIL SCOTT-HERON -Willing (3:39); producers: Gil Scott - CAREN ARMSTRONG -From Now On (3:58); producer: Herb ing melodies and soaring vocals lend a lazy, summertime air. Oates; writer: Roger Bowling and Billy Edd Wheeler; pub- Heron, Brian Jackson, Malcolm Cecil; writer: Gil Scott- Heron; Jimmerson; writers: C. Armstrong, J. Jimmerson; publisher: lisher: ATV, BMI ASCAP. NSD -46. BLONDIE- Atomic (3:48); producer: Mike Chapman; publisher: Brouhaha ASCAP. Arista AS0505 /Welbeck, Jonady BMI. Fantasy F895AM writers: D. Harry, J. Destri; publishers: Rare Blue /Monster Is- "BLACKJACK" JACK GRAYSON -The Stores Are Full Of Roses BROTHERS BY CHOICE Much I Feel (4:18); producers: EXPRESS And I (4:00); producer: Herb Jim - land ASCAP. Chrysalis CHS2410. Third single from "Eat To -How PARADISE -You (3:08); producer: Jack Grayson; writer: Ted Purvin and Jack E.J. Gurren, Barnett Williams; writer: Pack; publisher: Rubi- merson; writers: C. Armstrong, J. Jimmerson; publisher: Jo- The Beat" is a cool, electronic enhanced dance number. Deb- Grayson; publisher: Temar, ASCAP /Hinsdale, BMI. Hitbound bie Harry's laidback vocals blend into the musical woodwork. con BMI. Ala 110A nady BMI. Fantasy F889AM HB -4503. BUSTA A Misunderstanding (3:34); pro- JOE WALSH Night Long (3:32); producer: Joe Walsh; JONES -Just Little -All Kind Lovin (3:27); producer: Gary Eli; Broadnax, BOBBY HOOD -Special Of writer: Joe Walsh; publisher: Wow & Flutter ASCAP. Asylum/ ducer: Bobby writers: Stevie Wonder, Luvel Lamb and Bobby Hood; writer Bobby Hood; publisher: Full Moon E46639A. Culled from the "Urban Cowboy" sound- Clarence Paul; publishers: Jobete ASCAP /Stone Agate BMI. SP3009 (Polydor) Chute, BMI. Chute CR -0014. track, this track features Eagle Walsh wailing through a rocker Spring that has a subtle country rock flavor. The tune is sparked by TAMMY JO -Love Talking /Wishing Well (2:46) (2:09); pro- guitars and Walsh's vocal. ducer: Harold Bradley; writer: Sam Lorber and Chip Hardy; NSA publisher: Big "C," ASCAP. Ridgetop R- 00980. recommended Country First Time Around JOURNEY -Walks Like A Lady (3:16); producers: Geoffrey Workman, Kevin Elson; writer: S. Perry; publisher: Weed High TOMMY TUTONE-Angel Say No (3:10); producer: Ed E. BELLAMY BROTHERS -Dancin' Cowboys (3:18); producer: Ädúlt Nightmare BMI. Columbia 111275 Thacker; writers: 1. Keller, T. Heath; publisher: Tutone Keller. Michael Lloyd; writer: David Bellamy; publisher: Famous/ Columbia 111278. Debut single from the Tommy Tutone LP is UTOPIA-The Very Last Time (3:28); producers: Todd Bellamy Brothers, ASCAP. Warner Bros. WBS49241. Sprightly Contemporary an exciting rocker sparked by the charismatic lead vocals of Rundgren, Utopia; writer: Utopia; publishers: Unearthly /Fic- rhythmic percussion track cha -chas underneath this duo's Tommy Heath. The track is punctuated by precise guitar riffs tion BMI. Bearsville BSS49247 (WB) well -blended vocal. More energetic than previous outings and an engaging arrangement. with solid bounce. GENESIS -Misunderstanding (3:04); producers: David recommended Hentschel, Genesis; writer: Collins; publishers: Hit & Run JERRY LEE LEWIS -Honky Tonk Stuff (3:02); producer: Ed- PHILADELPHIA LUV ENSEMBLE -Love Fantasy (3:28); pro- Picks -a top 30 chart tune in the opinion of the review panel which (Pun) ASCAP. Atlantic 3662 die Kilroy; writer: Jerry Chesnut; publisher: Chesnut House, ducer: Jerry Ross; writer: G. Fischoff; publishers: United Art- O voted for the selections released this week; recommended -a tune BMI. Elektra 46642. Lest anyone doubt the return of country ists /Fischoff ASCAP. Pavillion (CBS) cL STEVE FORBERT -The Sweet Love That You Give (Sure Goes A predicted to land on the Hot 100 between 31 and 100. Review editor - honkytonks, the Killer is solid proof that its distinctive style mLong, Long Way) (3:25); producer: John Simon; writer: S. For - DOC SEVERINSEN -Sometimes When We Touch (2:52); pro- Ed Harrison. lives on. Upbeat piano licks from Lee and emphatic guitar, J bert; publisher: Rolling Tide ASCAP. Nemperor ZS97532 bass and drums reinforce the appeal of this number. = (CBS) CO ALABAMA -Tennessee River (3:02); producers: Harold IAN HUNTER -We Gotta Get Out Of Here (3:16); producers: Shedd /Larry McBride /Alabama; writer: R. Owen; publisher: 03 Mick Ronson, Ian Hunter; writer Ian Hunter; publishers: Billboard's Recommended LPs rn Buzzherb, BMI. RCA JB12018. RCA's newest acquisition r April /Ian Hunter. Chrysalis CHS2405 comes out of the starting gate fast and strong with a powerful NATALIE COLE- Someone That I Used To Love (4:05); pro- country/rock song. The group's got an identifiable vocal Continued from page 66 tain to provoke raised eyebrows and customer curiosity. } ducer: Michael Masser; writers: M. Masser, G. Goffin; publish - sound and some hot instrumental tracks which run into a Stylish presentation of both pieces, with the Amadeus Quar- duced by Manfred Eicher. Give Eicher and ECM credit for a ers: Screen Gems -EMI /Prince Street /Arista BMI /ASCAP. fast -paced bluegrass twist at the end. tet at the core of the excellent performances. bit of derring -do. Darling plays nine selections as a cello 2 Capitol P4869 ROSANNE CASH -Take Me, Take Me (3:37); producer: soloist, and tosses in his voice, bells, gongs, tympani and DVORAK: SYMPHONY NO. 7- Philadelphia Orchestra, Or-

RACHEL SWEET -Spellbound (4:26); producers: Martin Rush - Rodney Crowell; writer: K. Sykes; publisher: Serendipity, other sounds as well. It isn't jazz, perhaps, but it's an odd mandy, RCA ARL13555. Ormandy's recordings are predict- ent /Alan Winstanley; writer: J. O'Neill; publishers: Oval/ BMI. Columbia 111268. Gossamer -light ballad accentuated music with jazz overtones which requires intense concentra- ably competent, unexceptional right? Wrong. Recently the Almo ASCAP. Stiff /Columbia 111212 with a syn -drum effect from an artist among the most promis- tion to appreciate. Best cuts: "Clouds," "Bells And Gongs." conductor's string of RCA releases has gotten interesting, and ing in country. Crowell's top -flight production utilizes names this is one of the best examples. A virile, exciting rendition, DAVID LONDON- Samantha (3:15); producer: Jacques Mor- -At Montreux, C1116. Produced by like Hank DeVito, Ricky Skaggs and Albert Lee to create a with sonics that pull away the veils. ali; writers: J. Morali, H. Belolo, P. Hurtt; publishers: Can't Carl E. Jefferson. The ever dependable Texas guitarist is at his smooth flowing record. Stop BMI (O.P. Scorpio /Black Scorpio). Casablanca NB262 best on this entry, taped last July in Switzerland and backed THE INCREDIBLE CARLO CURLEY PLAYS VIRTUOSO FRENCH TOM T. HALL -Soldier Of Fortune (3:18); producers: Tom by Concord house men , Jake Hanna, Jeff Ham- ORGAN MUSIC -RCA ARL13556. This is an organ recording J. SILVER -(Baby Let Me) Bang Your Box (3:14); producer: T. Hall /Roy Dea; writer: Gary Sefton; publisher: Hallnote/ ilton, and Ray Brown. The programming is a that audiophiles will admire, good in dynamic range, true R.K. Wighthead; writers: T. McRea, S. Wyche; publisher: In- Shell Drake. BMI. RCA JH12005. A serious effort by Hall finds bit short; only six tunes are offered and the longest runs 6:33 stereo image and fullness of impact. Curley puts across all of tersong ASCAP. Columbia 111274 him solidly into the true country feeling, undiluted by cute minutes. Best cuts: "Secret Love," "Georgia On My Mind." the pieces very persuasively, taming the giant Royal Albert HOTEL -Cold Blooded Red Hot Love (3:30); producers: Dain comedic effects. His vocal is shaggy, textured and appealing, Hall instrument and making it responsive to his every com- CHARLIE BYRD-Sugarloaf Suite, Concord Jazz CJP114. Pro- Eric, Hotel; writers: Tom Kimmel, Eddie Setser; publishers: with sprinklings of piano, guitar, bass and drums mixed into mand. That's incredible. duced by Carl E. Jefferson. It's a strictly Brazilian program for Irving /Down 'N' Dixie /Sun Disc (Rokblok) BMI. MCA 41248 slowed waltz time. Byrd and his guitar this time out. Four of the eight cuts are STRAND -Long Hot Summer (3:28); producer: Jeffrey Pro - JACKY WARD -Save Your Heart For Me (3:17); producer: Byrd compositions in a pleasing Rio groove. Backing is by Joe caro; writers: Shelly /Batteau /Calhoun; publishers: Crab Jerry Kennedy; writer: Bob McDill; publisher: Hall Clement, Byrd's bass and Wayne Phillips on drums. Byrd has long had King /David Batteau ASCAP /Mooney Tunes BMI. Island BMI. Mercury 57022. Gone are the whispery vocals, flowery an unusual talent for bossa nova interpolations and he exhib- RCA Promo 1549244 arrangements and country covers of former pop hits: Ward its it here beautifully. Best cuts: "Triste," "Favela." strikes out for his own sound and original territory. The pro- Continued from page I1 XTC- Making Plans For Nigel (4:13); producer: Steve Lilly - NICK BRIGNOLA -Burn Brigade, Bee Hive BH7010. Produced duction is strong and clean, and the tune is memorable. white; writer: C. Moulding; publisher: Nymph BMI. Virgin by Susan and Jim Neumann. The busy Brignola performs on ing the ominous "J.R." (Larry Hag- VA67009 (Atlantic) DEAN DILLON -What Good Is A Heart (2:43); producer: baritone sax here, and achieves a novel sound by voicing it man). Contest winners would be D. Dillon Robbins; Pi- with two other baritones (Ronnie Cuber, Cecil Payne) MICHAEL RUTHERFORD- Moonshine (3:22); producer: David Jerry Bradley; writers: /K. publisher: flown to Hollywood to see the "Dal- RCA JH Feathery background vocals and five foxy instrumentals. "I'm Getting Sentimen- Hentschel; writer: Rutherford; publishers: Spreadsound /Hit Gem, BMI. 12003. throughout las" set and have lunch with Hag- harmonica lend soft accents to this percussion -laced outing tal" is the finest version since Tommy Dorsey's original 1935 & Run BMI. Passport PS7919 (Jem). man. by newcomer Dillon. His singing is warm and gentle, and the version -a classic cut. Best cuts: "I'm Getting Sentimental," Betancourt feels that the new era WRECKLESS ERIC - Broken Doll (3:45); producer: Bazza; production concentrates on essentials to bring out Dillon's "Groovin' High," "Busy B's." dawning in such radio tie -ins is writers: Goulden, Hacon; publisher: Participation ASCAP. style. ROBERT CONTI -Solo Guitar, Trend TR519. Produced by Al- Stiff /Epic 950870 (CBS) partly based on the return of the per- LEVON HELM -America's Farm (3:09); producer Fred bert Marx. Conti's second album embraces 10 songs and a sonality disk jockey who is more Carter Jr.; writer: Ronnie Rogers; publisher: Newkeys/ couple of "spoken autographs," recorded last May in Bur- likely to make the most of such Former Band member Helm will bank. A Philadelphian, Conti now lives in Florida and plays Sweedie, BMI. MCA 41242. events. become a familiar face to both country and rock programmers superior guitar, strictly acoustic, and his material is not to be with this high energy, good -timey kicker. The arrangement, faulted. There's a refreshing musical purity on these sides. The exec says RCA continues to somewhat reminiscent of Little Feat doing country, borrows Best cuts: "All The Things You Are," "The Last Time." be aggressive in obtaining airplay Soul from both formats, with everything from slicing guitar to cow- for its product. But he contends bells. classical there are promotional methods with- ISAAC HAYES -I Ain't Never (3:59); producer: Isaac DAVID WILLS -She's Hangin' In There (I'm Hangin' Out); out turntable spins that can con- Hayes; writer: Isaac Hayes; publisher: Rightsong BMI. Poly - producer: Tom Collins; writers: D. Wills -C. Quillen -D. Dillon; MUSSORGSKY: PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION; SCHUMANN: vince radio to go with a record and dor PD2090. First single from a new album is in the same publishers: Chess, ASCAP /Pi -Gem, BMI. United Artists CARNAVAL -Benno Moiseiwitsch, piano, MCA Westminster that. in fact, sales can be attributed vein as his "Don't Let Go" hit. This is a funky dance tune X1350. Steel guitar predominates on this traditionally styled MCA1408. Moiseiwitsch was not a keyboard giant of the very directly to such methods. to good effect. which uses horns and female backup arrangement, drawing from a convincing vocal performance first order, and he is remembered today primarily by histor- by Wills and a catchy hook line. Electric piano adds instru- ical minds. Nonetheless, great things could happen when he Fox To Bradley recommended mental fills in the background. sat down at the piano. This stereo reissue offers proof in highly cultivated performances that are sparked by a pow- ROE I Your Wife producer: NEW YORK -Bradley Publica- TOMMY -Charlie, Love (2:56); the ALTON McCLAIN & DESTINY -You Bring To Me My Morning erful imagination. Shoppers on a budget will appreciate Michael Lloyd; writers: Michael Lloyd /AI Kasha /Joel Hirsch- tions has made a deal with organist Light (3:35); producers: Frank E. Wilson, John Footman; program's generosity. horn; publishers: KCM /Michael /April /Morning Picture, Virgil Fox to create a series of classi- writer: Terry Bradford; publisher: Spec -o -lite ASCAP. Polydor ASCAP /Blackwood /Fire and Water Songs, BMI. Warner Bros. MOZART: EINE KLEINE NACHTMUSIK, A MUSICAL JOKE - cal organ folios. Fox is primarily PD2088 49235. A classic no -win situation is depicted here by Roe in Amadeus Quartet, DG 2531253. The "Musical Joke" is a mas- known for his "Heavy Organ" reci- licks querade, Mozart posing as a musical incompetent. The hi- STACY LATTISAW- Dynamite! (4:20); producer: Narada Mi- uptempo energetic style, punctuated by good country tals and has recorded extensively. notes in work's second movement are cer- chael Walden; writers: Narada Michael Walden, Bunny Hall; and a shining melodic arrangement. Once active in early rock, larious wrong the

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