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PHIL JAFFE Vice President and Director of Advertising West Coast ED ADLUM Editor NARM Meet: West Coast Editorial New York ARTY GOODMAN 'Think Tank' For Progress DON DROSSELL DAVID BUDGE MICHAEL DAVID Hollywood The increasing complexity of the music industry is well -docu- RON BARON ELIOT SEKULER mented in this year's NARM convention schedule. This week, under Research the apt equation of "Partners + Professionalism -=Profits," the 16th MIKE MARTUCCI annual convention of the association becomes a virtual "think Research Manager tank" of interesting topics, discussed by leading executives in the Art Director WOODY HARDING business. a NARM convention, we Coin Machine Whatever the "think tank" qualities of ED ADLUM-Manager have always held that convention "brain -picking" should be thought CAMILLE COMPASIO, Chicago of in terms of concrete action as a follow-up. Happily, we believe Circulation issues covered last year have been acted upon with THERESA TORTOSA tha` some vital Manager a good measure of results, namely the "returns problem" (aided, HOLLYWOOD to Eome degree, by the energy crisis) and piracy. The latter area is 6565 Sunset Blvd. (Suite 520), Hollywood, Calif. 90028 Box Phone: (213) 469-2966 one in which the industry as a whole can take pride, for Cash is cevoting increasing space each week to the successful prosecu- NASHVILLE JUANITA JONES tior of pirate individuals and companies and further re -statement 806 16th Ave., South, Nashville, Tenn. 37203 Phone: (615) 2442898 of the crime of piracy in both state and Federal courts. CHICAGO Both "returns" and piracy-as need be-will again be the sub- CAMILLE COMPASIO this week at NARM. But, the trade will 29 E. Madison St., Chicago, Ill. jects of formal discussion Phone: (312) 346-7272 also be addressed to quad, the videocassette -disk, new systems of ENGLAND inventory control, the changing role of the mass merchandiser, DORRIS LAND 3 Cork St., London WI "professional" management and advertising techniques, the chang- Phone: 01-7342374 ing profile of the youth market. (If you're stifling a "yawn" at some ARGENTINA MIGUEL SMIRNOFF of the topics we've just listed, then the new "professionalism" of Belgrano 3252, Piso 4 "B" Buenos Aires, Argentina Phone: 89-6796 the industry is not your cup of tea, too). CANADA We are also pleased to note, as the NARM conventions fly by, WALT GREALIS relationship between merchandisers 6 Brentcliffe Road, Toronto 17, Ontario, Canada the "partners" aspect of the Phone: (416) 425-0257 and manufacturers, exemplified by the role played in convention FRANCE manufacturers' advisory committee. "Partners" FRANK LIPSIK planning by the 5 Rue Alfred Dormeuil, 78 Croissy in sense, but in conducting frank dialogues Phone: 225-26-31 not the literal business so that complete the HOLLAND in siring out and acting on problems "profits" PAUL ACKET equation. The NARM convention theme may sound like simple, Theresiastraat 59-63, The Hague Phone: 837700 logical, business arithmetic, but its solution involves continued ITALY teamwork along with mutual respect among all elements of the GABRIELE G. ABBATE Viale A. Doria 10, 20124 Milano industry. BELGIUM For NARM and its annual convention, one can only remark that ETIENNE SMET by the word "professionalism." Any in- Postbus 56, B-2700 Sint-Niklaas it, indeed, is well-defined Phone: (03) 76-54-39 dustry would be proud of the manner in which NARM conventions AUSTRALIA are organized and run. In its 16th year, the NARM convention hope- PETER SMITH 40 Winters Way, Doncaster 3108, Victoria, Australia fully mirrors an industry whose present is but a preamble to even JAPAN greater times ahead. As usual, NARM is providing the major trade Adv. Mgr. SACHIO SAITO forum so the industry can be prepared to meet the challenges of I-I1-2-Chome Shinbashi, Minato-Ku, Tokyo Phone: 504-1651 the future. Editorial Mgr. FUMIYO TACHIBANA I-11-2-Chome Shinbashi, Minato -Ku, Tokyo Phone: 504-1651

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Intl 3540) 12 26 DANCE WITH THE DEVIL 9 ERES TU (TOUCH THE WIND) (I'VE BEEN) SEARCHIN' SO LONG Cozy Powell (Chrysalis 2029) 89 Chicago (Columbia 46020) 55 Mocedades (Tara 100) (Paramount) 9 10 - DON'T YOU WORRY 'BOUT A THING THE LORD'S PRAYER 43 THE WAY WE WERE Stevie Wonder (Tamla 54245) 13 Barbra Streisand (Columbia 45944) 24 12 Sister Janet Mead (A&M 1491) 11 CHAMELEON BEST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED DANCING MACHINE Herbie Hancock (Columbia 46002) 92 96 Jackson 5 (Motown 1286) 57 66 TO ME 78 I WISH IT WAS ME I LOVE Gladys Knight & The Pips (Buddah 403) 13 19 45 LIKE TO LIVE THE Tyrone Davis (Dakar 4529) 81 84 B. B. King (ABC 11406) 25 25 12 SEASONS IN THE SUN 79 POWER OF LOVE Terry Jacks (Bell 432) 8 2 VIRGINIA Martha Reeves (MCA 40194) 83 88 Bill Amesbury (Casablanca 0001) 51 54 COME & GET YOUR LOVE 80 MIGHTY, MIGHTY Red Bone (Epic 11035) 17 17 YOUR CASH AIN'T NOTHIN' Earth, Wind & Fire (Columbia 46007) 84 91 LOVE SONG BUT TRASH A VERY SPECIAL 53 60 81 IF IT FEELS GOOD, DO IT 21 Steve Miller (Capitol 3837) Charlie Rich (Epic 11091) 18 Ian Lloyd & Stories (Kama Sutra 588) 82 85 LOVE 48 SKYBIRD 15 MIGHTY Neil Diamond (Columbia 45998) 50 57 WEREWOLF 3006) 16 18 Spinners (Atlantic 5 Man Electric Band Polydor 14221) - LOOKIN' FOR A LOVE HELP ME Joni Mitchell (Asylum 11034) 59 68 IT ONLY HURTS WHEN I TRY TO Bobby Womack (United Artists 375) 19 22 LET'S GET MARRIED SMILE I'LL HAVE TO SAY I LOVE YOU Al Green (Hi 2262) 62 76 Tony Orlando & Dawn (Bell 450) IN A SONG i MUST BE LOVE SUMMER BREEZE 51 (ABC 11424) 21 24 Jim Croce James Gang (Atco 6953) 45 47 Isley Bros. 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"BOOGIE BROTHERS" IS THE NEIN SAVOY BROWN ALBUM. BY THE NEW SAVOY BROWN.

Kim Simmonds, Stan Webb (formerly with Chicken Shack), Miller Anderson (formerly with Keef Hartley) on guitar, together with Jimmy Leverton on bass and Eric Dillon on drums are the new Savoy Brown. The boogie brothers.

Rock'n''n'boogie like never before.

/zozGoo7u* Produced by Harry Simmonds and Savoy Brown. AMPEX STEREO TAPES

SAVOY BROWN ON TOUR. April 26.. BIRMINGHAM Rigward Field March 25 .. CHICAGO Amphitheatre 27.. JACKSONVILLE Coliseum 28 .. EL PASO Coliseum 28 .. ORLANDO Jai Alai Fonton 30 .. FT. WORTH Tarrant County Center May 3 .. JACKSON Stadium 31 .. AMARILLO Civic Center 4 .. MOBILE Heartsfield Stadium April 2 .. ALBUQUERQUE .... University of New Mexico 5 .. ST. PETERSBURG .... Bayfront Center

3-4. DENVER Municipal Auditorium 22 .. VISCALIA, CALIF... . Viscalia Convention 7 .. PHOENIX Bir Surf, 23 .. FRESNO Warner Theatre 9.. SAN DIEGO Sports Center 24.. PORTLAND Paramount 12.. MEMPHIS Ellis Auditorium 25.. SEATTLE Paramount 13 .. LITTLE ROCK Barton Coliseum 27 .. SPOKANE Gonzaga University 19.. MIAMI BEACH Auditorium 31 .. LONG BEACH Long Beach Auditorium 21 .. WEST PALM BEACH Auditorium June 1 .. SAN FRANCISCO ...... Winterland WE HAVE TODAY

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CURTIS MAYFIELD GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS WHAT YOU'LL BE SELLING TOMORROW! WELCOME TO NARM THE BUDDAH GROUP L01974 Buddah Records Inc., A Subsidiary of Viewlex Inc. Medress & Appell: N.Y. Promo Men Seit Open Forum Indie Producers Clamor For As Liaison W/Radio Music Execs NEW YORK -A new organization, achieve: establishment of specific the NYC Promotion Men's Unassocia- times when promotion men can see Greater Flow Of New Material tion, formed on the premise that ev- top-level radio executives to promote eryone working in promotion in New product; guidelines by which the NEW YORK - "Music publishers need enough great songs for 30 sin- York could benefit by a closer rela- promo man knows in advance what in- and song writers are missing out on gles that we will be cutting before the tionship with radio program and mu- formation is of value to the station; the most important source of new end of the year for a variety of art- sic directors, held its third meeting and the broadening of radio station recordings for their material by ists. Obviously, we couldn't get all of Wed., Mar. 20 at the offices of A&M playlists. either ignoring or improperly servic- that from any one publishing compa- Records with guests Jerry Clifton and ing independent producers." So view ny, or group of writers. But where Brian White of WXLO-FM. 2 Meets Held Hank Medress and Dave Appell, cur- are the music men who should be Patterned after a similar experi- The first formal meeting of rently one of the most active and suc- calling us to find out what we need ment in Los Angeles, the New York the cessful production teams in the music and submitting material?" group took place at Capitol Records, group is seeking to enhance the rap- the second business. port between radio and promotion at Warner Brothers Rec- Medress and Appell, whose hits in- Of Nat'l Scope ords with WPIX-FM music director people, both independent and label Neil McIntyre the first radio to clude "Candida," "Knock Three affiliated. Jerry Ross of Malverne Dis- guest Times," "Tie A Yellow Ribbon," Medress and Appell emphasized address the promo men and answer that the problem is a national one by tributors, the elected chairman of the questions. "Sweet Gypsy Rose" and "The Lion group, outlined the goals their Ross reported that Sleeps Tonight," maintain that music no means limited to them-"You'll it hopes to McIntyre was "totally receptive" and publishers and writers have been so probably hear the same complaint in favor of the group and its goals brainwashed by the stereotype of the from producers like Jerry Fuller and and promised future co-operation. producer who has his own publishing Cashman and West, who write much RCA Bringing Speculation that certain top level firm and select writers, that they have of their own material, as well as from executives of major record companies failed to take into consideration the Snuff Garrett, Bones Howe, Shadow were opposed to the association was sheer volume of material that today's Morton and Richard Perry. We all get 200 To discussed and the general consensus producers require. material, but not nearly enough to fill Nashville was that this is a mis -assumption. "Take our situation," Medress said. our needs. Each meeting will be hosted by a "In addition to our requirements for "Basically, the problem is that too different label and guests from radio Melissa Manchester and Dawn, we many of the old line companies often Sales, Promo Meet stations as well as trade representa- will send you a catalog book (and NEW YORK - More than 200 per- tives, retailers, and rack -jobbers will some of them don't even do that) and sons from all parts of the country be invited to participate in discus- FRONT COVER: you never have any further contact will converge on Nashville this sions pertaining to different aspects with them. They don't know who Thursday (28) to participate in an of the music industry. you're cutting or what you're looking all -music national sales and promo- Mike Shavelson of Warner Broth- for. The new people are so sure that tion meeting of RCA Records. ers and Drew Nugent of Capitol, your door is closed to them that they The convention, to be held at the elected as liaison representatives, are won't even give it a shot. I can only King of the Road Motor Inn, will be now busy writing letters to major tell you that every successful, busy launched Thursday evening with a New York radio station program and producer that I know tells me that his banquet and show at the Barn Dinner music directors. They will next be biggest problem is material and his Theatre. The meeting also will be the contacting Ms. Gertie Katzman and most serious complaint is the fact launching pad for RCA's second an- John Lund and Ross indicated that he that so few publishers and writers are nual Country Cookin' national coun- had obtained a tentative commitment giving him the kind of songs he's try music program which will go on from Rick Sklar, music director of (Cont'd on p. 20) the next two months. WABC, the country's largest sta- Kenneth Glancy, president of RCA tion. Records, will open the meeting, sec- ond national meeting conducted in H. Lubinsky fr Nashville by RCA Records. Joel Dorn Forms "Nashville was selected as site of this convention, not because of its Indie Prod. Co. Savoy Founder, importance to country music, which is Gladys Knight & The Pips, for well-known and secure, but because NEW YORK - Joel Dorn has left his years regarded as one of the premiere Nashville is one of the most impor- post as vice president of Atlantic - soul groups in the world, took the Is Dead At 77 tant music centers of the world, and Records to form his own indie pro- opportunity to prove to the music its influence is felt in every corner of duction company, Cash Box has NEWARK - Herman Lubinsky, learned. community that their talent extends founder of Savoy Records, a leading music," Glancy said. far beyond a single category. -gospel label-music publishing Included in the guest list for the It's understood that Dorn, producer quartet won two Grammys, one for opening banquet will be local of Roberta Flack, Ellen Greene and operation, died at Mountainside Hos- Nash- various jazz "Neither One Of Us" (winner as pital in Glen Ridge, N.J. last week at ville and national trade and consumer artists at Atlantic, will Best Pop Vocal Performance By a the age of 77. press, Nashville dignitaries and a continue to cut Atlantic acts in addi- Duo, Group or Chorus), the other for great many of tion to performers associated with Founded by Lubinsky in 1939, Sa- RCA's most prominent other "Midnight Train To Georgia" (Best voy is among the oldest jazz and Nashville artists. These artists will labels. Rhythm & Blues Performance By a gospel labels currently active. The la- participate in a show saluting the Duo, Group Or Chorus). With these bel was the recording launching pad meeting at the banquet. successes under their belt, the Buddah for such stars as Big Maybelle, Nap- Following the open banquet, the Jagger: Records artists could easily afford to py Brown, Little Jimmy Scott, Charlie convention will assume the form of take some time off, but popular de- closed seminars for RCA's national Stones' Studio mand Parker, Lester Young, Erroll Garner, for them to tour won't permit among others. The company will con- promo force and its field sales man- them a vacation. agers, these sessions under Jack Kier- With four tinue under the direction of Freddy Album In Spring albums on the charts si- Mendelson. In addition to Savoy, oth- nan, vice president of marketing, and multaneously: "Imagination," "Knight Tom Cossie, director of national pro- HOLLYWOOD The Rolling Stones er labels include Gospel, Regent, will - Time", "Gladys Knight & The Pips Sharp and World Wide. motion. issue a studio album this spring, Anthology", and the "Claudine" During the meeting, all April RCA according to Mick Jagger, and pos- soundtrack, as well as the number one Radio Pioneer product-country, classical, pop, sibly release a live album later in r&b single con- the fall. with "You're The Best Lubinsky established Newark's first temporary, jazz, R&B and indepen- The group has abandoned Thing That Ever Happened To Me", dent labels will be previewed. the idea of a half -live, half -studio al- Gladys and her talented cohorts commercial radio station, WNJ, in the bum. have early 20's. He was a wireless officer nothing but bright horizons ahead on the merchant Jagger said that eight songs have of them and the public acknowledge- ship USS Carpethia, already been recorded. and eight ment which sent a distress messages and Denver Single, more probably they have so long deserved. survival list of the would be recorded in ill-fated Titanic in week-long sessions. Although most of 1912. The shore officer was David the tunes Sarn.off, founder LP Both #1 are by member Keith Rich- INDEX of the Radio Corpo- ards, some songs will be by outside ration of America (now RCA Corp.). NEW YORK - RCA recording artist writers. Album Review 43, 45 Until recent months, when he was John Denver has the number one sin- hospitalized, gle ("Sunshine Currently, the Rolling Stones have Coin Machine Section 55-56 Lubinsky continued to on My Shoulders") "Goat's Head Soup" out as their operate the Savoy label. An outspo- and the number one album ("John latest album release. Country Music Section 46-52 ken, colorful music industry figure, Denver's Greatest Hist") in the coun- For The Record Lubinsky often expressed his opinions try simultaneously. Both recordings 14 of industry affairs in open letters to achieve that ranking this week on Berkman Exits Polydor Insights 16 the trade. He resisted attempts at a the Cash Box charts. NEW YORK-Harold Berkman, has Looking Ahead buy-out of his firm, preferring to "Sunshine on My Shoulders" origi- 30 maintain its indie status. nally appeared in the now platinum left Polydor Records as a result of New Additions To Playlist 28 Lubinsky, born in Bradford, Conn. LP, "Poems, Prayers and Promises," a policy disagreement. He had been and was in the firm's director of promotion, pub- On The Road 26 served in the Navy during World War later "John Denver's licity 1 and was involved in the early de- Greatest Hist," also platinum. The and artist relations. Past Hits 30 velopment of radio. He was a founder song became a single following its His future plans are now being considered. Prior to his affiliation Radio Active Chart and charter member of the Asbury use on the TV special, "Sunshine," 30 Park Flotilla #85, U.S. Coast Guard and, as a hit single, it spurs sales for with Polydor, Berkman had been a Radio News Report 18 Auxiliary, Veterans Wireless Opera- both albums. It follows "Take Me senior v.p. of MGM Records. Berk- man can be reached at: (201) 837-8387. R&B News Report tors' Association of New York, Grand Home, Country Roads" as a gold sin- 40, 41 Street Boys, New York, and 32nd De- gle. R&B Top 70 36 gree Mason-Drogenese Lodge #22 for New Grand Ole Opry Single Reviews 24 50 years. Surviving are his wife, Adaline; NARM Schedule Is Dedicated Talent On Stage 22 three daughters; two sons; a sister; a Top 170 Albums 36 brother and 12 grandchildren. Interment was at Beth Israel Ceme- See Pg. 12 See Pg. 20 Vital Statistics 30 tery in Woodbridge, N.J.

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"Sunshine" single 1 1 John Denver is #1 in the entire industry. RCA Records and Tapes Alive Ent.: Prod. Co., Coast Setup Barnaby Label Thru Chess¡Janus NEW YORK - Shep Gordon, pres- Road, Malibu, Calif. 90265; phone: NEW YORK - Marvin Schlachter, country music superstar Doyle Holly, ident of Alive Enterprises, Inc. and (213) 456-3706. Bob Brown, formerly president of Chess/Janus Records and who has a track record of five consec- personal manager of Alice Cooper, in-house public relations director for , president of Barnaby utive chart singles and chart action and Joe Greenberg, vice president of Alive's New York office, has been Records, have negotiated a long-term, for both of the firm, his Barnaby albums. He is announced today details of named director of west coast oper- world-wide, exclusive agreement un- currently represented in the top coun- their current expansion program in- ations, and will be working closely der which the Barnaby label will be try listings cluding the by his single "Lord, How formation of JDG Pro- with the New York base. Brown distributed by Chess/Janus. Long Has This Been Going On?" and ductions, Ltd., a new production com- transferred to Los Angeles earlier in Williams, who maintains his second pany whose active album, "Just Another main purpose will be to the year to coordinate Alice Cooper's participation in all phases of Barna- Cowboy Song." Holly maintains a stage and produce live videotape all activities during the final by's activities despite heavy such shooting of the demands of schedule of concert dates and events. his motion picture. his own career, has been meeting with guest appearances on network televi- Involved in this project in conjunc- Alive also manages Anne Murray, both Schlachter and Chess/Janus exec sion, including "Hee Haw" and "Mu- tion with Gordon are Jonny Podell, currently on vice president president a major 40 city sold -out Stan Hoffman re- sic Country, U.S.A." of BMF Enterprises, sole tour of the United States. Ms. Mur- garding upcoming product by his four Barnaby will soon be releasing new rep for all Alice Cooper bookings, ray, has won several gold records in major artists. product by Claudine Longet, whose who will be responsible for business the U.S. and her native Canada. A Among first three LP's have established her negotiations; Joe Gannon, production the first releases under this new single, "You Won't See Me," is agreement will be a single by Andy & as a consistently best selling album director, formerly involved in the to be rush -released next week. artist. staging of Bill Cosby, Liza David, titled "What's Your Name" and Minnelli The Alive Enterprises, Inc. Staff produced by Mike Curb, Mike Lloyd "Chess/Janus is a great label to be and Neil Diamond and also responsi- Roster now includes the following: ble for the staging and Don Costa. In addition to with," commented Williams. "Every and production of Shep Gordon, president; Joe Green- maintaining an active schedule of relationship boils down to the people Alice Cooper's "Billion Dollar Ba- berg, vice president; Allan Strahl, di- bies" set (he has directed filming personal appearances, Andy & David involved and I have been tremendous- of rector of operations; Bob Brown, di- have appeared on such television ly impressed with the enthusiasm, the set for Cooper's first motion pic- rector of operations, west coast; Ash- ture, as yet untitled, shows as Dean Martin, Sonny & knowledge and dedication expressed scheduled for ley Pandel, director of public rela- Cher, Jonathan Winters, Dick Clark's by both Mary Schlachter and Stan early spring release); and Larry tions and promotion; Mandi Newall, Hitchcock, technical director, American Bandstand, Mike Douglas, Hoffman and by the manner in which previ- director of publicity; Mike Roswell, Dinah Shore and The Partridge Fami- the company is run. The success of ously involved in the staging of special projects director; David Lib- Broadway and off-Broadway produc- ly, among others. They are twin sons Barnaby Records and of our artists ert, tour director; Larry Hitchcock, of Andy Williams' brother (personal on the label is of great concern to tions and a member of the production technical director; Gail Rodgers, as- unit of Public Broadcasting System manager Don Williams). me. The selective release policy (PBS). sistant to the president; Donna Also going into immediate release Chess/Janus maintains, the tremen- Dobbs, administrative assistant; Mary dous amount of thought and attention The first project to be handled by Wagner, reception. is a new single "The JDG Productions, Streak." Stevens addresses himself to they give each release, the availability Ltd. is Gregg All - Ren Grevatt Associates are nation- and involvement of their top execu- man's ongoing national tour. The the ' current campus phenomenon al public relations representatives for from the same zany point of view tives in every area, makes this the tour, which started Saturday (16), all facets of Alive F.nerprises, Inc. and which will run through Apr. 23, that has given him smash hits in the perfect move for us." features Gregg Allman, with special past with "Gitarzan," "Mr. Business- Schlachter called the agreement "a guests Cowboy/Boyer and Talton, man" and his classic, "Ahab the Arab." major step forward in the growth of along with a 29 piece orchestra ar- 5 -Count Pirate In a non -satirical vein, Stevens, who Chess/Janus as a fully diversified ranged and conducted by Ed writes, arranges and produces all his company." Freeman. The caravan will play 25 Charge In Ind. own disks, garnered gold with his dates in 21 cities, coinciding with the "" pop hit. He booming chart success of Allman's INDIANAPOLIS, IND. - Sidney has written the score for the television Clint Holmes Capricorn album, "Laid Back." Tuchman, owner of Tuchman Clean- film "Remember Marriage" and is ers, a 32 -store chain here, has currently working on his score for a W. Coast Office been charged in a criminal informa- musical based on the life of Johnny To Atlantic tion filed by U. S. Attorney Stanley Appleseed. Another point of expansion comes NEW YORK - Jerry Greenberg, sen- B. Miller with five counts of violating ior vice president and general manag- with the opening of Alive's west the Federal Copyright Law by selling Country Product coast office, located at 24154 Malibu pirated er of Atlantic Records, has announced tape recordings. Product plans additionally include that Clint Holmes has been signed to Tuchman is due to be arraigned an exclusive, long term contract. Ne- Mar. 29 before Judge S. Hugh Dillin gotiations for Holmes were completed Monitor's 1st in U. S. District Court for the South- Inc. Set by Greenberg, Lee Pockriss and Paul ern District of Indiana. If convicted CBS Vance. of the charges, he could face a fine of Clint Holmes recently had the Price Increase up to $1,000 and/or a jail term of up As Corp. Tag to smash hit "Playground In My Mind" one year on each count. Miller on the Epic label, which sold over two In Eighteen Yrs termed the pirating of sound record- NEW YORK Shareholders of ings "an - million copies world wide. This re- electronic age crime." Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc. cording was produced by Pockriss and NEW YORK - Monitor Records re- FBI agents last Feb. raided 27 loca- are being asked to approve a new ports its price increase since name Vance, who have a strong track rec- first tions of Tuchman Cleaners and seized for the Company. The proposal, ord as hit producers. They have pro- Dec., 1956. about 4,000 tapes alleged to be in- included in the proxy statement duced Effective Mar. 15, the International fringing copies of copyrighted sound mailed to shareholders last week, Holmes' first Atlantic single, Folk Music MP and MR "Goodbye Maria," which will be re- records-MF, recordings. The raids climaxed a calls for a shareholder vote to adopt leased in series-will have a suggested list lengthy investigation during which CBS Inc. as the formal corporate two weeks. price of $5.98. FBI agents were said to have inter- name. Shareholders will vote on the A lengthy list of engagements has The Collectors Series Classical rec- viewed Mr. Tuchman in August, 1973, proposal at the annual meeting on been set for Holmes over the next ords-MCS series-will have a sug- and apprised him that he was violat- Apr. 17. three months, including appearances in New York, St. Louis, San Juan and gested list price of $3.49. ing the Copyright Law by selling pi- Announcing the proposed name rated tapes. FBI agents purchased Reno. His New York appearance will change, CBS chairman Willian S. be at the Playboy Club starting April some unauthorized duplications from Paley said, "Two reasons underly the his stores in January, 1974. 8. Holmes is managed by Bill Zeig - recommended change: the expansion man of Bill Zeigman Enterprises. 3 Okla. Firms The infringing recordings which of the company's activities into a Tuchman is charged with selling in- wide range of fields other than broad- cluded pirated versions of "Behind casting, and the popular identification Charge Major Closed Doors" by Charlie Rich, re- of the company as CBS. Steppenwolf leased by CBS Records; "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" by Neil Dia- "Particularly in the last 15 years, Cos. w/Monopoly mond, released by CBS; "Killing Me CBS's activities have broadened be- Returning To Softly" by Roberta Flack, released by yond its original broadcasting base OKLAHOMA CITY - Three firms Atlantic; "We're An American Band" into book and periodical publishing, engaging in the release of pre- by Grand Funk Railroad, released by musical instruments and production Disks, Concerts recorded tape cartridges have filed a by of hobby and leisure time products Capitol, and "Diamond Girl" Seals Its operations in the recorded $200 million action in Federal Court & Crofts, released by Warner Bros. music HOLLYWOOD here field, first begun in the late 1930's - Steppenwolf, group against major recording oper- Records. that "retired" at the pinnacle of their ations and music industry associa- with the acquisition of Columbia Rec- career tions. ords, have grown rapidly both domes- two years ago, will return to tically and internationally. the recording and concert scene under The suit charges illegal monopolis- 1st Conviction For some the wing of newly signed personal tic actions to fix prices and to limit years CBS revenues from non - manager Bobby the sale of independent companies. broadcast operations have exceeded Roberts of Landers - those form broadcasting. Roberts, Inc. Comprised of George Two of the plaintiff firms, Hemis- Under Maryland Biondo (bass), Bobby Cochran (gui- phere Sounds of Norman, Okla. and "We believe, therefore, that the LaBelle tar), Jerry Edmonton (drums -vocal), Ent. of Tulsa have previously Anti -Pirate Law time has come to take CBS, the famil- John Kay (vocal -guitar) and Goldy been charged with unauthorized du- iar identification of the Company, as McJohn (keyboards), Steppenwolf is plication of recordings. The third firm CENTERVILLE, Md.-The first con- its formal name." nresently completing an album while is Sanger Distributing Co. of Des viction under Maryland's new anti - CBS go Moines, origins back to the United Robetrs is already into negotiations a regional distributor. piracy law was obtained here last Independent Broadcasters, Inc., which with several recording firms. Named in the action are the Ameri- week when Paul Albert Lucha, opera- can Broadcasting Co. its label was incorporated on Jan. 27, 1927. On During some four years together and tor of the Dixon Sales Barn, a retail Steppenwolf subsid, ABC Records; United Artists outlet in Crumpton, Md. pleaded guil- Jan. 3, 1929, shortly after William S. appeared in concert for Records; Columbia Broadcasting Sys- ty to selling pirated tapes_ Paley became president of the United well over two million people and ' tern and its label, CBS Records; Judge J. Owen Wise of the Circuit Independent Broadcasters, Inc., the grossed $7 million dollars. The group Elektra Records; WEA Distributing; Court of Queen Anne County, sen- corporation's name was changed to has sold $42 million in single records NARM, RIAA and CMA, the industry tenced Lucha to one year in jail and albums. Besides passing the mil- but Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc. lion mark on eight of their nine al- associations. suspended sentence and put him on Ten years in 1939, CBS ac- The suit comes at a time when pas- probation for that period. later, bums, they also chalked up three gold sage of an anti -piracy bill in Oklaho- The trial is an aftermath of Lucha's quired all the stock of the American singles. ma awaits action by the state Senate. arrest on Jan. 30, at which time po- Record Corporation, including the Roberts, manager of the Mamas & The Bill has already passed the state lice seized more than 1,200 pirated Columbia record label and manufac- The Papas until group went their sep- House. pre-recorded tapes. turing plants. (Cont'd on p. 20)

Cash Box - March 30, 1974 9 Allen Atlantic R&B Director Tom Shepard RCA Munves To RCA NEW YORK - Ahmet Ertegun, pres- has been in charge of promo for the ident of Atlantic Records, has an- firm for the past eight years. nounced the appointment of Henry In his new post, Allen will be re- Red Seal A&R VP Mkting Post At Allen as vice president/director of sponsible for R&B talent signings and NEW YORK - Tom Shepard has R&B product for the company. Allen acquisition of new masters. He will been named vice president of Red oversee all phases of R&B product, Seal A&R at RCA Records, reports Red Seal, Spec. Proj. from the recording session to the Ken Glancy, president. Underground '76, packaging of the album, including Glancy said that RCA has a "Firm NEW YORK - R. Peter Munves has R&B promotion, publicity, and adver- and expansive" commitment to both been named director of marketing at Detroit -Based tising. He will also watch over tours classical music and the theatre, and in Red Seal and special projects for and appearances of R&B acts. Shepard "we have a strong executive RCA Records, according to Glancy, Allen, who was named a vice pres- and an inventive creator in both president. Label, Is Formed ident in 1967, has been with the firm fields." "There is no better classical mar- for two decades. He joined Atlantic in DETROIT - The new Detroit -based Grammy Association keting man in the recording industry, label, Underground '76, an affiliate of 1953 to run the stock room and and in this new position, Munves will The Record & Music People, Inc., is worked his way up to the firm's pro- Shepard, who assumes his new be able to greatly expand his activi- completing release of one album and mo department. In 1962, Allen was position Apr. 1, comes to RCA Rec- ties for which he is justly renowned. five singles, according to its board named the company's eastern promo ords from CBS Records, where he was His unique combination of marketing chairman, James Leonard Elsman. manager, and he served four years in director of Columbia Masterworks skills and complete knowledge of The rush single is by this capacity. He took charge of pro- and original cast albums. Earlier this classical music has enabled him to "Streakin" mo for Atlantic nationally soon long-time R & B singer and A & R after year, an album he produced for CBS, achieve success in one of the most man, Andre' Williams ("Bacon Fat"). and was subsequently named vice the Pierre Boulez -New York Philhar- challenging areas of the business. His Other singles are hard -rock, "Oh, president in charge of promotion, su- monic recording of Bartok's Concerto pioneering series of Composers' Watergate," by Aristotle and His pervising promotional activities for for Orchestra, was awarded three Greatest Hits and his involvement in Brothers, a three -brother act; the Atlantic, Atco, and all of the firm's Grammys-classical album of the many other exciting and unique con- country market "Liberated Woman" custom labels. year, best orchestral performance, cepts have broadened the base of the lament by the Detroit cabaret singer, and best engineered album-and his classical market." Mike Riley. final recording for CBS was taping of In his new post Munves will be The album itself, called "1976: Bi - the Broadway revival production of responsible for creative and imagina- Centennial Album," features all origi- Leonard Bernstein's "Candide," a tive merchandising and marketing nal music in a patriotic vein, per- complete recording of the show with campaigns to realize the full poten- formed by the "76 Revoluntionaries." all words and music. tial of RCA's catalog of outstanding It is planned to be a Bi-Centennial Shepard joined Columbia Records recordings by the world's greatest ar- keepsake. There is a new "United in 1960 as an A&R trainee immediate- tists and the Erato catalog. States of America Anthem," a narrat- ly after leaving the Yale Graduate Reporting to Jack Kiernan, vice ed "New Declaration of Interdepen- School of Music, where he had spent president of marketing, Munves will dence," besides the "1976" tune and a year studying composition with continue to play an active role in several others, including the hard - Quincy Porter and Mel Powell. He A&R, contributing repertoire plans rock "Oh, Watergate," an R & B Allen, Wexler, Ertegun spent eight months as a Masterworks and packaging ideas, framing re- "Left -Right American March" and a trainee, then became an associate pro- leases, creating repackages, and in- C & W "You Can't Fool the People." ducer and after two more years be- vestigating master leases. His knowl- The album package is connected Schuster VP came a full producer. Although there edge and appreciation of historic re- with pre -publicity for a movie called was a two-year period when he was cordings will be drawn upon to de- "1976: 200 Candles for Whom?" At UA Music active primarily in the area of Broad- velop a special series of albums from which is in production by the affili- HOLLYWOOD-Wally Schuster has (Cont'd on p. 20) RCA's archives. ated, The Motion Picture People, Inc., been appointed vice president of Uni- Glancy said Munves' presence in and centers on an American Bi - ted Artists Music Publishing Group, this new position will greatly Centennial drama. reports Mike Stewart, president of strengthen RCA's classical sales ef- Offices of the companies are in the United Artists Records. Schuster was forts. Detroit suburb of Birmingham, at The most recently general professional Munves joined RCA Records in Business Building, 635 Elm Sreet, manager of the publishing operation. 1970 as director of classical music. 48011; phone: (313) 642-9700. Music Industry veteran Schuster, instru- Before that, he had spent 17 years in industry promotion and product peo- mental in the success of such UA - the merchandising division of Colum- ple are being interviewed for job published million-sellers as "Delta bia Records, the last five as merchan- slots. Dawn" and "Dancing In The Moon- dising director. light," had previously been general Prior to joining Columbia, he had professional manager of Robbins Mu- been associated with retail record Karlins Form Pub sic Publishing Co., formerly the music stores, newspapers and trade publica- division of MGM, and recently ac- tions. HOLLYWOOD - Fred and Marsha quired by the United Artists Music Karlin have formed Bona Fide Music Publishing Group, and was vice pres- Publishing Company and engaged ident of Alan J. Lerner's music com- Randy Grover to serve as general pany, Montfort Productions. manager. He was also associated with Screen Shepard Bona Fide, which is affiliated with Gems Music, helmed at the time by BMI, will represent all of the Karlin's Don Kirshner. recent work, including scores from Barry Resnick "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman" (and its song, "The Love To Blue Thumb That Lights Our Way"), Gravy Train, and Goodnight Jackie, as well as ma- LOS ANGELES-Barry Resnick has terial from other composers. been named to the newly created po- sition of director of east coast pro- Fred Karlin is a four time Academy motion for Blue Thumb Records. Res- Award nominee, having won that nick was most recently the east coast honor once for "For All We Know" promotion director for Chess -Janus Munves from Lovers and Other Strangers. Records. Company offices are located at 1585 Label president Sal Licata made Crossroads of the World, Suite 111, the announcement saying "Barry's in- Diante To UA Hollywood, Calif. 90028. dustry expertise will give added strength and attention to our east HOLLYWOOD-Mike Stewart, pres- Schuster coast promotional efforts. His exten- ident of United Artists Records, has Debut Buffet sive background in promotion and announced the appointment of Denny Knodle Joins sales are assets of the highest cali- Diante to the post of director of art- Promo Film bre." ist acquisition and talent develop- Resnick, a seven-year veteran of ment. Diante will produce for the HOLLYWOOD ABC Records has Shayne Music the record industry, has also been label and act as liaison between the - record and scheduled the debut of its promotion- HOLLYWOOD-John F. Knodle has associated with London and MGM Rec- company the United Art- al film, "introducing Jimmy Buffett," ists Music Publishing Group. Diante joined Larry Shayne Music Inc. Kno- ords. His main duties with Blue Prof- to coincide with the artist's ongoing dle's primary responsibilities will be Thumb will be east coast promotion, will report directly to Spencer tour and release of his second LP, the exploitation of all recorded mate- however, he will also concern himself fer, UA's national exec director of "Living and Dying in 3h. Time." The with and A&R. rial currently in the Larry Shayne sales advertising in the west film played over last weekend Music catalog, as well as exposing ex- markets. Both Resnick and Louis Diante was most recently coast (21-22-23) in St. Petersburg, Florida, isting and new material to other art- Newman, director of national promo- professional manager for the Peer - at the Plaza Theatre. Simultaneously ists and producers. He will also audi- tion, will report directly to Licata. Southern Organization. He previous- the film screened from the Mar. 22-24 ly had his own production and pub- tion and sign new song writers and worked in Greensboro, North Carolina at the their material and acquire new copy- lishing company and also for Terrace; Augusta, Georgia, at the Im- E. H. Morris as head of that com- rights and catalogues. on perial; and Houston, Texas, at the Knodle comes to Larry Shayne Mu- pany's contemporary department ABC Interstate Theatre. sic Inc. with an extensive background the west coast. The film will screen from the Mar. in promo, marketing and artists re- 20-26 at the Eric Theatre in Philadel- lations, having headed his own inde- phia. According to Mary Helfer, vice pendent promotion and marketing Craver To Almo president at ABC and exec producer firm, NPM, Inc., with offices in Chi- HOLLYWOOD-Phil Gammon, vice of the film, "Response to the film in cago, Detroit, Minneapolis and St. president of Alva Records, has en- all areas has been tremendous. The Louis. Prior to that he was associa- gaged the promotional services of film, along with Buffett's tour and ted with Warner Bros., Capitol and Sonny Craver and his Courtesy House new LP, will make major inroads in RCA in promotion, marketing and Productions. establishing Buffett as a versatile artists relations. Knodle will head- Craver's first project will be to singer/songwriter with a bright future quarter at Larry Shayne Music Inc. promote Alva artist Darlene Valen- in film." in Hollywood. Resnick tine.

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ON A&M RECORDS 1974 NARM Convention Schedule Diplomat Hotel, Hollywood, Fla. March 24-27

Sunday, March 24 Tuesday, March 26 9:00 AM -5:00 PM CONVENTION REGISTRATION 7:30 AM BREAKFAST -MEETING Tower Lobby Cafe Cristal 10:00 AM "UPDATE '74 - THE PROBLEMS OF PIRACY" Chairman of the Day RACK JOBBERS MEETING Chairman: Sydney Silverman, - Piracy Record Rack Co. United Record & Tape Industries Jay Jacobs, NARM Chairman/Knox Capitol Room, 32nd Floor, Tower Building Opening Remarks Stanley M. Gortikov, President/RIAA DISTRIBUTORS MEETING - Chairman: Peter Stocke, Taylor Electric Company Speaker Caucus Room, 32nd Floor, Tower Building John Murphy, Chief Government Regulations Section Criminal Division, Dept. of Justice RETAILERS MEETING - Co -Chairmen: Berle Bergman, The Record Bar John Cohen, Disc Records Reports Committee Room, 32nd Floor, Tower Building RIAA Staff Investigators: Jules Yarnell/Barry Slotnick/Jack Francis/John Polk State Legislation: NARM MEMBERS CONTRIBUTE TO STATE ACTION 2:00 PM REGULAR MEMBERS MEETING Robert Carteax Indiana/Car Tape Distributors Bldg. - Capitol Room 32nd Floor, Tower Seymour Greenspan - Illinois/Summit Distributors Presentation - Steve Groen Sam Marmaduke - Texas/Western Merchandisers "The Norand Optical Scanner: A System of Inventory Control' Leonard Singer - Arizona/Associated Distributors 10:00 AM BUSINESS MEETING PRESIDENTIAL WELCOMING COCKTAIL 7:00 PM -8:30 PM Regency South Cafe Cristal RECEPTION "The Professional Use of Advertising As a Profit Tool" HOST: COLUMBIA RECORDS - Dress: Casual Chairman: AI Teller/Columbia Records Panel Members 8:30 PM SOUL NIGHT Willard Dougherty/Television Advertising Bureau Regency Room Dennis Killeen/Capital Records Dinner and Dancing - Casual Dress Alan Perper/J. L. Marsh Co. GLADYS KNIGHT AND THE PIPS David Rubinson/David Rubinson and Friends Larry Shaw/Stax Records CURTIS MAYFIELD William J. Solch/Newspaper Advertising Bureau BUDDAH RECORDS Russ Solomon/Tower Records Monday, March 25 "The Changing Profile of the Youth Market" Mihaly, President/Gilbert Youth Research Registration desk in the Tower Lobby will be open 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM George 11:00 AM LADIES DAY AT THE RACES 7:30 AM -8:45 AM BREAKFAST Buses leave the Diplomat East Sightseeing and Luncheon at Hialeah Race Track Regency North Host: MOTOWN RECORDS 12:15 PM LUNCHEON -MEETING 9:00 AM OPENING BUSINESS SESSION Regency North Regency South and East Featured Speaker: Lincoln M. Zonn Chairman of the Day "SECURITY DOLLARS AND SENSE - FOR THE RECORD" David Press/D & H Distributing Co./Convention Chairman 2:30 PM -5:30 PM CABANA AND LANAI ROOM President's Welcome Diplomat East and Tower Pool Area EXHIBIT AREA VISITING Peter D. Stocke/Taylor Electric Co./NARM President 8:00 PM NARM SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION DINNER Keynote Address Regency Room Joe Smith/President, Warner Bros. Records Dancing "Partners + Professionalism = Profits" Entertainment: THE POINTER SISTERS/Blue Thumb Records (Famous) Presentation Sidney L. Davis/Music Retailer Wednesday, March 27 Merchandiser" "The Changing Role of the Mass 7:30 AM BREAKFAST -MEETING P -ANALYSTS Regency North Moderator: Cy Leslie/Pickwick International "QUAD AND VIDEO '74" Barrie Bergman The Record Bar Chairman: Richard Ekstract/Audio Times Magazine Bill Cox Lechmere Sales Panel Members: Henry Droz WEA Distributing Corp. Tom Andersen/Pacific Electronics Al Geigle Montgomery Ward Al Franklin/ABC Record & Tape Sales/(Retail Div.) Daniel Heilicher J. L. Marsh Co./Heilicher Bros. David Lieberman Lieberman Enterprises Ira Heilicher/J. L. Marsh Co. David Rothfeld Korvettes John K. Maitland/MCA Records George Schertzinger Rose Stores Richard Schory/Ovation Records Stan Snyder Columbia Records 10:00 AM BUSINESS MEETING Speaker: Bryant Cushing/Cushing and Cushing Regency South "PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT: HOW TO GET THERE" "THE RETURNS SEMINAR" 11:00 AM LADIES WELCOMING BRUNCH Chairman: David Glew/Atlantic Records Regency North Panel Members Host: MCA Records John Cohen/Disc Records Victor Faraci/WEA Distributing Corp. Speaker: Mortimer Berl/J. K. Lasser Co. "Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Your Husband's Robert Fead/A & M Records Affairs, But Were Afraid To Ask" David Press/D & H Distributing Co. James Tyrrell/Epic Records *Business Presentation William E. Schoolman/Schoolman Consultants, Inc. "An Approach to the Problem of Returns" 12:15 PM MEET THE PRESS LUNCHEON 12:15 PM INSTALLATION AND AWARDS LUNCHEON Cafe Cristal Convention Hall "MEET THE PRESS" PANEL Installation of Officers and Directors Moderator: Jack Geldbart Presentation of the Second Annual Merchandiser of the Year Award from the industry from the press Entertainment: ROY CLARK Country Music Entertainer of the Year Ewart G. Abner, President/Motown Records Marty Ostrow, CashBox Courtesy of Dot Records and Famous Music Corp. in cooperation with the & M Records Sid Parnes, Record World Jerry Moss, President/A COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION Irwin Segelstein, President/Columbia Records Jann Wenner, 2:30 PM -5:30 PM CABANA AND LANAI ROOM VISITING Joe Smith, President/Warner Bros. Records Lee Zhito, The Billboard Diplomat East and Tower Pool Area EXHIBIT AREA 7:00 PM -8:30 PM NARM AWARDS COCKTAIL RECEPTION 2:30 PM -5:30 PM CABANA AND LANAI ROOM Cafe Cristal Host: A & M RECORDS AND ODE RECORDS Tower Pool Area EXHIBIT AREA VISITING Diplomat East and 8:30 PM NARM AWARDS BANQUET REFRESHMENTS DURING CABANA AND LANAI ROOM EXHIBIT AREA Regency Room VISITING COURTEY OF SHOREWOOD PACKAGING CORPORATION Presentation of the 1973 NARM AWARDS Master of Ceremonies/DAVID STEINBERG, Columbia Records FREE NIGHT "ON THE TOWN" Guest Star/TOM JONES, Parrot Records (London) ARETHA FRANKLIN NEW SINGLE "I'M IN LOVE" : From the album "Let Me In Your Life" SD 7292 PRODUCED BY JERRY WEXLER, TOM DOWD, ARIF MARDIN 8 ARETHA FRANKLIN FOR THE RECORD CINEMA SOUNDS

PASSING REMARKS-First, last week's "mystery group" #3 in the "Rock And THE GREAT PHANTOM SUPERSELL Roll: The Way We Were" segment of this column, was none other than The In 1925 there was Lon Chaney's "Phantom of the Opera," in 1943 there was Troggs, whose mid -Sixties hits were "Wild Thing" and "With A Girl Like You". The Claude Rains as the phantom, and in 1962 Herbert Lom took the part. Now group is still recording and touring in native England (with a change or two in almost fifty years later since the first "Phantom," the world is going to be their line-up) and who knows, they may even hit big on U.S. shores again, soon. phantomized again via a new rock adaptation composed and starring A & M's This week's photo takes us back to the U.S.A. and see if you can remember this Paul Williams. Only this time around there's a twist and this twist doesn't have to Philadelphia group, whose major hit included a term that was to become a do with a Chaney kind of Grand Guignol twisted eye or jaw makeup but rather description of a generation later on in the decade. It's gonna be tough. deals with how the film will be promoted. The movie originally called "Phantom of Chicago, whose latest LP, "VII" has just been released, along with their great the Filmore," will be presold by a soundtrack album preceeding the release of the single "(I've Been) Searching So Long", have been signed to perform as head- film. A & M is planning to release Paul's "Phantom," soundtrack late this spring liners for a Harry S. Truman memorial concert May 11 at Arrowhead Stadium in but the Pressman/Williams Production will not be released until long after the LP Kansas City. The group will also star in their second TV special, for ABC, this is out and fully unmasked to the public. summer tentatively titled "Meanwhile Back At The Ranch". Producer is again Jim The music to this horror scorer was packaged by Michael Arcega's and Jules Guercio and the site is again the Caribou Ranch in Nederland, Colorado ... Rick Chaikin's Filmusic company. They started this "Phantom" project at A & M's Wakeman has been passing out cigars the past couple of weeks. While Yes was Almo Production, when they headed the label's operation of packaging scores for on tour his lovely wife gave birth to a boy in London. March 9 was the date ... that company's roster of artists. Brian Di Palma, the writer and director of the Poco's newest LP (to be available shortly) has an extra added attraction in the film brought the script to Arcega as an inquiry to who might be available to score form of Burton Cummings of the Guess Who. If the combination seems unlikely, the movie. As Arcega was about to make a recommendation, quite coincidentally it's not really. The group has been leaning more towards rock since Richie Furay Paul Williams entered the office. And without a word, in the tradition of the silent left ... Speaking of Richie Furay, what has been happening with his new group era (one must remember that the A & M offices are located or the old Chaplin that combines the talents of Chris Hillman, John David Souther and himself? studios) everyone looked at everyone else and then Williams was appointed star That's an organization I'd like to be hearing from in the near future . . . Alan and composer of the film. This tacit beginning has since led to word of mouth on Price, the genius behind the original Animals, the Alan Price Set and the brilliant just how good this horror scorer has turned out. soundtrack of "O Lucky Man," is said to be readying a tour of the U.S.A. A stop Robert Evans, Paramount Film's production chief, was reported as saying along the line is scheduled to be the Bottom Line in N.Y.C. for a few dates. From recently in a Time interview on his "Great Gatsby," gargantuan supersell that this reporters standpoint it is the most eagerly awaited show thus far in '74 .. . "The making of a blockbuster is the newest art form of the 20th century." Due next week is the new LP from Mott The Hoople, entitled "The Hoople". Their However there'd be a lot of record executives who'd prefer the parlance "The last, in case you don't remember, was simply entitled "Mott". Now that's a making of a chartbuster is the newest artform of this century." In this "Phan- logical progression. tom," situation the chartbuster will serve to enhance and promote a blockbuster One of the more interesting crossover records thus far this year, a sentimental or as one might say this time it's 'rock and reel' rather than visa versa. One of country tune, "No Charge" as performed by Melba Montgomery on Elektra, is the reasons the film's producers decided on Paul Williams besides the fact that well worth the listen and is beginning to attract pop airplay . . . It was errone- Paul had already brilliantly written songs for "Cinderella Liberty," might have ously reported here last week that Led Zeppelin's new label, to be dis- something to do with A & M's offer to finance the entire score. They put up a tributed by Atlantic, was to be called "Slut Records". Seems my source was not purported $50,000 to secure the LP rights to the score as well as most of the exactly on the level. The label is to be called "Swan Song Records", and that's publishing rights. the truth ... Barry White will be starring in the film "Coon Skin", a partially live, The album wall feature ten original Paul Williams tunes performed by himself, ****************************************************** Jessica Harper, Graham Garrit, Bill Finley, and an ensemble group appearing in ROCK AND ROLL: THE WAY WE WERE #3 the film as the Juicy Fruits and later as the Hairys. In the hip translation of "Phantom," the lead in the veristic story becomes vinylized as he disfigures himself in 45 record pressing machine. According to Bob Fead, A & M's vp of national sales, Paul Williams has a built in LP audience on an average of at least 130,000 units. Therefore, speculatively, one can figure that possibly this same

Phantom Of The Opera Paul Williams & Actor Paul Pacheco

130,000 will go see a musical about the disfigured haunt of a pressing plant, and forever after the credits come on the screen be haunted by Williams' score. This is the first big budget horror scorer musical ("The Rocky Horror Show" hasn't been filmed yet; production companies are bidding on it now) and much of it's success depends on the acceptance of Paul's music. Arcega asserts, "It takes partially animated film, to be produced by AI Ruddy and directed and written by roughly $350,000 to make a cheap movie and about $25,000 to make a cheap Ralph Bakski (they of "Fritz The Cat" and "Heavy Traffic" fame). The soundtrack LP. Since the record business is easier to promote it makes sense to use music to will be composed and performed by the Crusaders and will be released on Blue motivate the exploitation of a film." "Alice's Restaurant," exemplifies rock and The LP serves as a Thumb in the not too distant future . . . George Frayne (otherwise known as reel as an album that preceeded the film by many months. Commander Cody himself) was playing basketball in Florida recently, just to keep concept, caught on commercially, and in proving it's viability made the cinematic in shape mind you, but he must have driven to the hoop once too often. He step something contingent. Each media helped the other for the LP captured an ended a makeshift game with a broken nose and will be nursing said nose for a audio audience thereafter interested and anticipating the visual translation while in the soundtrack while . .. In case you might have missed it, March 15th was National Buzzard the overflow of movie fans delighted next their purchasing of Day. To say the least, Tucky was amazed to learn the news . . . Music folk they had just heard. It clearly became the perfect, most thoughtful reciprocal link celebrating birthdays this week include Aretha Franklin, Elton John and Anita of one art form inspiring and helping to promote another. Bryant (?) (all Mar. 25), Diana Ross (Mar. 26), Tony Banks (of Genesis) (Mar. Which came first the chicken or the egg? Even though the album comes first 27), Eric Clapton, Jim "Dandy" Mangrum (of Black Oak Arkansas), Graema Edge this time, the banquet of profits depends on both the chicken and the egg. The (of the Moody Blues) and Dave Ball (of Bedlam, formerly with Procol Harum) (all heroine in the original Gaston Lerouxs "Phantom of the Opera," novel (1908) Mar. 30). refers to her phantom as "the spirit of music," which is precisely what Arcega As predicted here a couple of weeks back, the new single from the Doobie and Chaikin's Filmusic is all about. Their operation, less than four months old, is a music' for whichever film Brothers is "Another Park, Another Sunday". Just watch it start to move . . . service which summons the appropriate 'spirit of Another single to keep an eye on is the new-ie from Wet Willie, simply entitled producer they happen to be working with. Filmusic acts as independent contrac- "Keep On Smilin'". It is by far one of the best single releases of the year thus far tors which package film scores by hiring all of the creative and practical elements and the best track the Georgia group has ever laid down. With a little push from necessary to complete the job. They are also a record production company Capricorn, the disk should go all the way ... Bell has re-released Suzi Quatro's responsible for locating the best record deal for the soundtrack as well as a music great hard rocker, "48 Crash". Due to the recent success of her debut LP, the publishing firm which licenses, locates and negotiates both domestic and foreign are on behalf of the respective film disk should hit this time around .. . A newcomer well worth watching is Larry deals. All of these services performed Weiss, whose debut single, on 20th Century, is "Rhinestone Cowboy", a very producer. In addition to "Phantom," Filmusic have finished Warner's First Artist sensitive pop tune filled with great lyrics. Also note the artist's similarity to an Production of "Uptown Saturday Night," (which they arranged for Tom Scott to early Neil Diamond ... The "streaking" craze seems more popular on vinyl than score and Dobie Gray to sing the title song), Columbia "Thomasine and Bashrod it's been of late on the street. In the past couple of weeks a ton of disks (Coleridge Taylor Perkinson scores) and two ABC movies of the week "Pioneer and That Looks Like Me," capitalizing on the trend have been released (I lost count after 20) . . . The Woman," (Al De Lory and John Stewart), "Stranger rejuvenated "Come And Get Your Love" by Redbone, now driving up the charts in (George Tipton and Paul Williams). its second wind, remains as one of the best pop records of the year. If you Arcega stressed the fact that tv soundtracks can be an important outlet to the haven't yet heard it, now is the time ... Anne Murray, that great Canadian song recording industry and cited how two former ABC movie of the week title songs bird, has announced that she will be an entrant in the Greater Greensboro Open (which he placed when he was at Almo Productions) became gold records as B golf tournament, a pro -amateur classic. She is one of the few women who will be sides to Helen Reddy singles. Arcega disclosed that he will also be helping in the waiting participating ... Gregg Allman's upcoming tour will feature a 24 piece orchestra. promotion of "Phantom," working closely with the film company (who are Supporting act on the bill will be the re -united Cowboy, a very talented group in until after the album has been released before they set their distribution deal) A M Records. Webster defines "Phantom," as something existing in their own right . . .Still wondering who that blonde "nurse" in the Three Dog and & "... Paul Night ads a few weeks back is. Anyone with any information, don't hesitate to appearance only." Apparently Websters hasn't yet heard the Williams call. arty goodman soundtrack.

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1 ON NEIGHBORHOOD RECORDS AND GRT TAPES d`e"% EB. FEB. 3, 1974 DISTRIBUTED BY FAMOUS MUSIC CORP. imelsittsound 4 HOLLYWOOD-MICHAEL FENNELLY: ONCE MORE, WITH FEELING NEW YORK: LIVINGSTON TAYLOR-REACHING HIS RAINBOW Michael Fennelly leaned against the cabinet of the pinball machine and, Livingston Taylor is immediately recognizable in any crowd, not merely because starting downward, pulled back the plunger. It was a Williams 4 -player Fun Fest, a he is tall, but more because his effusive humor and outgoing personality mark classic machine, and the ball flashed silver as it spun across the playboard, him for easy identification. As the second youngest child in a family of five, Liv colliding violently against the 100 point bumpers. Kichunng! The carnival sounds has the seldom found knack of being able to adjust to his changing surroundings. of the machine juxtaposed neatly with the sporadic din of the rehearsal studio, In his own biography, he described what it was like growing up in a large, where a couple of bands, including Michael's were whipping their stuff into talented family:

shape. "We are a very close family and music was always around the house. I do On the fifth and last ball, Michael managed to work the "Special When Lit" recall my father, arms outstretched loading the dishwasher and singing convinc- pocket very successfully, and just after it slid whoosh into the obscurity of an ingly that, 'with a little bit of luck one can get it all, and not get hooked,' my insidious side pocket ("Damn, there's a magnet in there!") the scoreboard digits mother humming back, 'it ain't necessarily so.' Oldest brother Alex listening to went beserk. The cabinet knocked triumphantly. Michael Fennelly, it seems, is no Ray Charles and spray painting James' guitar blue cause he heard that it loser. improved the sound and Elvis had done it. My sister Kate telling me not to play "I am a lane changer," he proclaimed, as someone's old lady leaned heavy - which obviously had the opposite effect, and younger brother Hugh figuring we chested across the newly abandoned pinball machine. Free games, after all, are were all mad and continuing to build go-carts." especially exciting. Its like Christmas. "Lane Changer" is the title of Michael But for Liv, who moved back to his home town Boston in 1966 after being Fennelly's new Epic LP and he was talking about his music. "I'm hoping that I'll raised in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, continuing to play was the best thing he be allowed to do whatever I get into, and I'm into country music, black music, could have done for himself, and for an ever growing legion of fans who swear by hard rock n roll and ballads." Sounds like a menu in a Chinese restaurant. "I him and his music. The decision to go wholeheartedly into music was partially hope that I can just play music," he said, "without getting identified with one influenced by a lack of total devotion to the virtues of academics. As he pointed particular I type of sound, without getting locked in an classified. change my out, "Being an unknown, I though it would take me a month or so to get an a mind lot." album and some good jobs. Two years later when nothing had happened and I

A marginal cause celebre amongst west coast critics, Michael Fennelly's reputa- was thinking I had made a bad mistake, a friend got me a job playing with Joni tion rests upon a couple of legendary albums and a hybrid sort of music that Mitchell at Boston University. When I saw people having a good time and

embraces almost everything that can be called pop. That includes acoustic enjoying themselves as I played my music I knew this is what I wanted to do for

ballads, the kind of music they would have called "sensitive" in the mid -sixties, a long time regardless of whether I did well or not. I've been pretty lucky." when they didn't know any better. And on his latest album, there's sterner stuff, What has been lucky for Liv has also been good fortune for those who go for a blitz -krieg of harder -than -nails rock n roll that he whimsically refers to as his soft -styled mixed bag, a fact underscored both by the critical acclaim his "cockrock." three albums have received and by the sell-out crowds he usually plays to at The "Lane Changer" album was produced by Chris White and Zombie and colleges and major commercial rock emporiums. The LP's, "Livingston Taylor," Argent fame, and contains musical assists by Rod Argent and Jeff Beck. The "Liv," and his most recent "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" are only partial songs are all Michael Fennelly's and his guitar work, as well as his vocals, figures indications of the devotion and good vibes Liv brings with him when he performs prominently into the recording. His voice, a high-pitched resonant warbling, is in person. Without benefit of the important hit single ("Over The Rainbow" was a

MICHAEL FENNELLY LIVINGSTON TAYLOR

almost hut not quite a falsetto and Fennelly claims that he has to sit in a tub big regional hit in New England), Liv establishes an immediate rapport with his filled with ice cubes for hours before each performance. Michael gets a kick out of audience that's amazing to behold. At a recent gig with the Marshall Tucker Band performing-"The biggest thrill of all," he decided, "is having a lot of people and Dave Mason (both volatile rock acts), Liv entranced the audience with his enjoying some show-off on stage getting it on. I'm a show-off. Recording is a easy going, unaffected style and music, much to its delight. different thing; its a more personal sort of creativity, like the thoughts you have He calls his music a folk/jazz synthesis with r&b and country flavoring added when you're sitting on the john. You do it for yourself and just hope that a lot of and credits his sidemen, Bill Elliott on piano and Walter Robinson on double bass, people will get into it later on." with having a lot to do with the overall cohesion of his sound. "We work really

Like most other musicians, Michael Fennelly has a past. The story he likes to hard to get our music as tight as possible and I don't anticipate us changing tell concerns his early conversion from an aspiring young cowboy to a budding anything until we master what we're doing now. Liv's new single, "Loving Be My rock n roll star, all accomplished in one afternoon with Dick Clark's American New Horizon," taken from the "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" LP, has a pretty Bandstand acting as the catalyst. Those early days were spent being born in sound to it and could easily be his first hit, but he explained that he's not Pennsylvania and growing up in New Jersey. Eight years ago, Michael Fennelly preoccupied with going after a big pop smash. "Carly and James' version of

moved to California, mostly, he says, "to get away from Pennsylvania and New "Mockingbird" is a good record, but I don't think along hit single lines," he said

Jersey." That was in the sixties, if you'll remember, a time when hardly anybody recently. "I suppose if I wanted one real bad, I'd go to a fellow like Richard Perry had anything better to do than to write songs, play music and make records. The who's a genius at that sort of thing. It's amazing just watching him work. He's a Millenium, a Columbia Records experimental pop rock n roll recording act was total professional and a perfectionist. He'll spend a whole day just getting the born. bass drum sound right." And died, pretty soon thereafter. Crabby Appleton came next, and it was with In his own way, Liv is every bit the perfectionist that Perry is. He knows what that group that Michael Fennelly began to come into his own as a songwriter - he's about and paces himself accordingly. "We usually don't do long tours," he singer -guitarist, a man for all seasons in season -less California. Crabby Appleton said, "for when you play the same material night after night, it begins to bore had a hit single ("Go Back") a cult ("The quintessential American rock n roll you; and as soon as you get bored, can your audience be far behind." That's the band," they shreiked) and a brief existence. Once again, Michael Fennelly was left reason for his selectivity in touring. He picks artists and surroundings he can be to his own devices. comfortable with. For instance, on April 11, at New York's Academy of Music, Liv This time around, he's on his own, and with his Epic LP picking up steam and is playing on the same bill with Graham Nash, but has not committed himself to air -play, touring becomes a major consideration. First, there are a few minor an extensive tour. "I think it ought to be a very enjoyable evening," said Liv, problems to be resolved, mainly procuring himself a manager and an agency. At musing over a beer, "I like Nash's music and he's an easy person to get along the moment, he's got neither. Then there are miscellaneous decisions, like "to with." glitter or not to glitter?" "There's got to be a little bit of class without taking As for the artist's non musical preoccupations, basketball ranks at the top. yourself too seriously," he reflected, "so I'm gonna dress up as a King Lear." He's an avid Boston Celtic fan and a knowledgeable one. For someone constantly A member of Michael Fennelly's band summoned him back to rehearsal. in the spotlight, Liv has maintained his poise and equillibrium remarkably well, "Ready, man? Its 2:30" He walked back to the studio, passing the pinball keeping the pressure away with a smile. Liv summed it up best when he said, "I machine where the same girl was still leaning, heavy -chested, over the cabinet. like basketball, steam engines and table hockey; and I hate platform shoes and Distracted, she turned her head briefly, then pulled back the plunger. Massachusetts drivers; but above all else, I love people; to entertain, to make Kichunng! them smile, to listen to them, and hopefully to be a good friend." david budge.

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WLIR-Fr Five Hoy NEW YORK - Li fight against Musci March 26, when stead, L.I., N.Y. five -hour Muscular thon featuring foil contemporary mu: personalities. The radio special will bd P.M. to midnight live from three Lor Listeners will hi and the Eleventh H Hooker, as they e My Father's Place cation will then shi is Recording Stud for a live perfori sanee, as well as t from the WLIR lib and folk singer A among the featured ing live from the Garden City. All ei nating their servic thon. WLIR's persona `Speak Eas Sets Prod HOLLYWOOD . - a new smash album work on his nat includes powerfully rock talk show week. Speak Easy soulful songs like: Walter Thompson in over 100 markets "I've Got To For the past th Try It One Time," has been supervisir staging of the "Rot "Get Your Love Right," a Lou Adler pr opened last week al "How Do You Feel on the Sunset Strip. The Morning After." Speak Easy goes early April, taping and Los Angeles. working on bookin ent co-ordinator Sai Speak Easy first Guests on the pilot lor, Dr. John, Wayl Yarrow, and Grace

TALENT Academy Of Awards, ABC (M: Miller hosts this Entertainment spi the c&w music aw 1 R&B Female Vocalist (date of actual ce in the Cashbox voting! 25) at the John % Knotts Berry Fa California. Perfor tured include Cha Lynn, Roy Clark Conway Twitty, Tanya Tucker am Presenters of awn nis Weaver, Ba Jerry Wallace, Irtodu Gunilla Hutton, I Sue Ann Langdor * * * In Concert, ABC Kiss, Foghat, Me Redbone and Koll 1Aße guests on this et night Wide Wor ment regular. * * * Midnight Special 29) - The Gues: edition of the Spe include Wishbone Slade, David Es: and Leo Kottke. nouncer is Wolf * * * Ae Don Kirshner's R dicated (in most of March 29-30) Kansas, Martha I Spring Records are distributed in the U S.A. by Raspberry are gu Polydor Incorporated; in Canada by Polydor Ltd dicated weekly st Radio-TV News Report

1 M.D. Radiothon Sets uns Of Live Music ve radio joins the hosts and masters of ceremonies at alar Dystrophy on each of the locations. WLIR-FM Hemp - Pledges and contributions to sup- (92.7) presents a port the fight against Muscular Dys- Dystrophy Radio- trophy will be accepted during the s, rock, blues and Radiothon by volunteers manning deal groups and telephones in Queens, (212) 672-6633, Tuesday evening and in Nassau, (516) 293-0370. s broadcast from 7 Proceeds from this evening will aid and will emanate the battle against Muscular Dystro- ig Island locations. phy and related neuromuscular disor- 3ar Larry Coryell ders. ouse and John Lee ntertain live from in Roslyn. The lo- Connie Stevens ft to the Ultrason- ics in Hempstead To Osca rca st; nance by Renais - aped live concerts Nunnery Segal To Host SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW. .-Following a performance of rary. Stu "An Evening Of Solid Gold" at New York City's Madison Square Garden 1 Stewart will be HOLLYWOOD - Connie Stevens is artists broadcast- the first singer to be named to the (1. to r.) Rick Sklar, WABC radio music director, Tom Rogan, Motown pro of the 46th Annual Academy motion, an unidentified blonde, Frankie Valli of the Four Seasons, Perra WLIR studios in cast and Sean Casey, WWD. itertainers are do- Awards presentation of the Academy Clifton, WXLO p.d., Walt "Baby" Love, WXLO d.j., of Motion p.d., were together at a party celebrating the event. Frankie Valli and the es for the Radio- Picture Arts and Sciences who single on label to be held on April 2 at the Dorothy Four Seasons, Motown recording artists, have a new the lities will act as Chandler Pavillion of the Los Angeles "Hickory", were featured performers of the concert. Music Center and televised "live" by the NBC-TV network. ;y' TVer In her third appearance on the Os- car show, Ms. Stevens will sing the STATION BREAKS: action title song from "Live And Let Die," From - The - Big - Apple's - the '50's "Oldies But Goodies" out- McCart- . in New chip Monck begins written by Paul and Linda Weird - Corps - Dept.: Seems that let At WNBC-AM, ney. She appeared on last year's pro- Spring fever in New York City York City, Jeff Mazzei has been ionally syndicated Morning for the Speak Easy, this gram, singing "The After" has taken hold a bit before the tapped music coordinator from "The Poseidon Adventure." season has had time to set in. On station, along with Gloria Gibson, is produced by J. advertising and is syndicated In another announcement, Jack Friday, March 15, from Noon to who has been named Haley, Jr., producer of the program, 1 PM, WXLO (99X) helped to and promotion manager ... Robert stated that George Segal will serve as promote the "Milk is good . H. Biernacki moves over to WABC, tree weeks Monck he becomes sales sg the lighting and master of ceremonies for the show. milk is a bargain" campaign for New York where . Rick _ky Horror Show," He is the third host selected for the the American Dairy Assn. by manager at the station program, Burt Reynolds and Diana marching a cow and two deejays Devlin joins the staff of WPLJ- esentation, which sales the Roxy Theater Ross being the other two. Segal has down funky Broadway. Mike Phil- FM, New York, as general previously appeared on the show as a lips and Dave Thompson, accom- manager for the station . Back into production in presenter, in 1970. This will be his panied by the cow (whose name at the WXLO ranch, Georgia Lou in both New York first hosting role. was not disclosed), gave out free Goodale has been appointed direc- milk along the great white way to tor of advertising and promotion . Monck is now g guests with tal- amazed bystanders. Over 900 for the FMer .. . idy Gibson. VTN Producing quarts were given out in the course Jack Robinson, a progressive December. of the hour. Moo -sic to their ears? p.d., formerly with KAFM and aired in did he?). Also were James Tay - `Night Music' (he didn't say that, WPHD, is looking for a new gig. on Jennings, Peter in NYC, WPIX-FM, hoping to get He can be reached at (214) 369- Slick. the first jump on Summer, has 3917. He prefers either p.d. or jock TV Mkt Spots been giving away pairs of sneakers work on a major market station All a listener has to NEW YORK - The Commercial Pro- to listeners. . . . Jack Kelly has been named duction Department of Video Tape do is call within 15 minutes when v.p. and g.m. of WHN, New York he hears his name mentioned on City's country -western outlet .. . Network, Inc., under the direction of The ON TV director the air to claim his sneakers. Finally, From - The - Beauty - VTN vice president/creative station has been calling the promo- Country Music John Lollos, is currently in produc- (they Is - In - The - Eyes - Of - The - tion on TV spots for the touring com- tion "Sneaking into Spring" Beholder - Dept.: WCFL, Chicago trch 28) - Roger didn't say that, did they?) . Wide World Of pany of the Broadway production "A has just completed a contest where Robert D. Schutt has been listeners were invited to draw their :cial broadcast of Little Night Music." named sales manager of 14K presentation The thirty second and sixty second conception of Grady Brock, the ards (KQV) in Pittsburgh. Also at the man they bill as the "ugliest man remony is March commercials, featuring stars Jean station, Paul R. Kunkler has been Vayne Theatre at Simmons, Margaret Hamilton, George in rock and roll". First prize is a appointed general sales manager $500.00 bill. Dr. Brock (as he is rm, Buena Park, Lee Andrews and Virginia Poulis, Allan D. Chlowitz has been mers to be fea- will be used throughout the extensive named g.m. of KRTH, Los Ange- also called) is a Saturday night rlie Rich, Loretta ten city tour of the show. Both spots les. Another appointment at the jock at the station. (He didn't do Donna Fargo, were written by Lollos, who also di- station is Barbara Burns, who has that, did he ?) ... Later .. . Freddie Hart, rected the shooting at the studios of been named promotion director of arty goodman I Doug Kershaw. TV station WTAF in Philadelphia. irds include Den- ,rbara Mandrell, Bob Eubanks, Kool & The Gang larbi Benton and t. * * Hit The Airwaves (March 29) - NEW YORK - De -Lite recording art- lissa Manchester, ists Kool & The Gang are in the & The Gang are process of making major market tele- lition of the late vision appearances on consecutive Id of Entertain- weekends in March and April. The seven member band, who recently re- * * ceived a gold record for their million NBC (March selling single, "Jungle Boogie," has on "Like s Who hosts this already appeared ABC -TV's cial. Their guests It Is" in New York City, and will be Ash, Sha Na Na, seen on the ABC-TV network's Wide sex, Judi Pulver World Of Entertainment "In Concert" The show's an - show on Friday, March 29. The fol- KING BISCUIT, THAT'S WHO-D.I.R. Broadcasting recently celebrated th an Jack. lowing weekend, the band will be seen First Anniversary of their quadraphonic, FM -radio shov', "The King Biscu * * on NBC -TV's "," a Flower Hour," with a party at the Top of the Six's. Pictured are: (1. to r.) - ock Concert, syn- network special to be hosted by Lou front row-Bob Meyrowitz, pres., D.I.R.; Pete Kameron, executive directo: narkets, weekend Rawls, on April 6, a Saturday night. 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BARNABY RECORDS, DISTRIBUTED BY CHESS/JANUS RECORDS, 1301 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK, N.Y. 10019. Pres. Nixon, Officials Dedicate Burbank Studios: Hit Oriented BURBANK-After little more than inent music industry celebs (David one yeas' in operation, the Burbank Carridine, Anne Murray, etc.) with Opening Of New Grand Ole Opry Recording Studios has a track record turntable record spins, utilizing Bur - which includes the recent Grammy bank's two broadcast -sized turnta- NASHVILLE-The 2514th consecu- to dedicate the new Grand Ole Opry Award won by Neil Diamond (Jona- bles. Thanks to Burbank's NAB Cart- tive weekly broadcast of the world's building. than Livingston Seagull-Best Origi- ridge System, commercial interrup- oldest radio program was opened On hand to welcome special guests nal Score Written for a Motion Pic- tions were automatically provided on Saturday night, March 16, on the President and Mrs. Richard Nixon, ture) and the Oscar nomination for the tape, to be filled in afterward at stage of the new 15 million dollar Governor and Mrs. George Wallace, Barbra Streisand's 'The Way We the London station. Grand Ole Opry building at Opry- Governor and Mrs. Winfield Dunn, Were'. (The latter LP hit the #1 land U.S.A. by Roy Acuff, the "King Governor William Wallace, Governor slot on Cash Box's Album Chart). Of Country Music" and opry regular Bruce King, 2 U.S. Senators, 13 U.S. Both works were recorded at Bur- Haperin To since 1937. The show began with an Representatives, those in attendance bank, as were Helen Reddy's 'Keep old film of the Grand Ole Opry as it and millions of listeners to the WSM On Singing', Bob Dylan's `Planet was in 1941 with Roy Acuff looking special radio Network broadcast were Waves' and Frank Sinatra's `Bad, Memorabilia as he did 33 years ago and singing E. W. (Bud) Wendell, general man- Bad Leroy Brown'. Other artists who the "Wabash Cannonball". Then, pres- ager of the Opry and of Opryland HOLLYWOOD - Jules Haperin, 36 have recently recorded at Burbank music veteran, has been named to, the film and curtain was raised U.S.A.; Irving Waugh, president of include the Dobie Brothers, Ringo year and there was Roy Acuff singing, in WSM; and William C. Weaver, NLT national distributor for Memorabillia Starr, Anne Murray, Santana, Are- Records, a label specializing in radio person, the "Wabash Cannonball" for Board Chairman. tha Franklin, Alice Cooper, Tower of the more than 5,000 people assembled In his comments the President con- programs of the 30's, 40's, and 50's. Power, Gordon Lightfoot and Arlo The records, which $4.98 firmed his love and faith in country Guthrie. retail for music and stated music (all configurations), are handled by "country The studio was officially opened Haperin through his Tiffany Enter- M. Brown 20th comes from the heart of America, be- Jan. 1, 1973 by TBS president Bob cause this is the heart of America, prises. Tiffany is Haperin's own line Hagel. Simultaneously, industry vet- of classical cassettes. Sales Manager out here in Middle America. It talks eran Jim Winfree (Capitol, Motown) about family, it talks about religion, signed on as record recording admin- HOLLYWOOD - Tom Rodden, 20th and the faith in God." istrator. A second studio (Studio #2 Century Records vp of marketing and The new Opry House was designed opened in Nov. 1973). Facilities boast Shepard operations, has added Mick Brown to by the architectural firm of Welton optimum in electronics, offering quad - (Cont'd from p. 10) his Beckett & Associates of Los Angeles. 8 boárds (from 1-24 tracks), dub - staff as national sales manager, way shows, over the years he gener- effective this week (25) . down facilities and complete Dolby Rodden said that Brown's respon- filtering. Studio #1 can contain up ally was associated with shows and sibilities "would include marketing, Double B Opens to 100 musicians; Studio #2 holds up classical music. close coordination with the promotion to 30. When CBS -UK signed the noted department and handling local and "We specialize in professionalism, French conductor, Pierre Boulex, and regional breakouts. Having worked New Warehouse from the personnel to the equipment," his first project became a recording of with Mick at MCA, I know he has Winfree stated. "We're quite unique the Berg opera, "Wozzeck," Shepard NEW YORK-Double B Records & was selected as the producer. Work- the qualities we're looking for." Tape Corp. among recording studios, especially Brown moved to Burlingame, Cal. announced the opening of studios on movie lots. In addition to ing for the first time in the sphere of its new wholesale warehouse in New- meeting all the technical disciplines opera, Shepard produced an album in June of 1969 from his native Cleve- ark, N.J. located 16 land to work in the rack division of at Fenwick St. demanded by today's record produc- with Boulez directing the Orchestre of Trans Double B will serve the retail store, ers and artists, we are equipped to the Paris Opera and starring Walter Continental Music, serving as department store and jukebox trade Berry and Isabel Strauss, which that field salesman. later he ac- simultaneously record an album and A year from this location with a full line of film score." year won two Grammys-as Best Op- cepted an offer with Melody Sales, oldies and 45's together with a com- Winfree's facilities are also utilized era Recording and Best Classical Al- a then independent distributor in San plete selection of LP and tape prod- in other ways related to the music bum of the Year. Francisco. As a salesman, some of the ucts. The new office will be headed by industry. Top London, England dee - Two years ago, Shepard and Tom labels he represented were Warner Howie Mentin, formerly of King jay Nick Horn (Capitol Radio) re- Frost were appointed directors of Bros., ABC Dunhill, Fantasy and Karol. corded 32 hours of his shows at Bur- Masterworks by CBS, and worked to- Elektra. MCA tapped him in June bank over the past two weeks, dis- gether in guiding Columbia's classical of 1971 to handle sales their San patching each completed show to Lon- and show album destinies. at As Francisco branch. In Oct. of 1972 he Bonuso To Col don, for airing there two days hence. producer, Shepard collaborated Horn comhine(1 interviews with prom - in recordings by Boulez and the New was promoted to the post of branch York Philharmonic and Cleveland Or- manager. Post In Budget chestras of works of Stravinsky, De- NEW YORK-Bruce Lundvall, vice bussy, Berg, Webern, Ravel and other composers. He worked with Leonard president marketing at CBS Records, Bernstein in the latter's recordings, has announced the promotion of Ed- including works by Respighi, Haydn, ward Bonuso to associate director, Schubert, Blitzstein, Bartok and Mo- budget administration, at Columbia zart. He produced the highly ac- Records. claimed album of Scarlatti piano Bonuso will be responsible for the sonatas performed by Vladimir preparation of budgets for Columbia Horowitz and produced a number of and will review all albums with such artists as Gold and distribution other Fizdale, Philippe Entremont and the Marketing budgets. He will report di- Budapest String Quartet. rectly to Lundvall. Bonuso joined CBS Records in 1969 Show Albums as a staff accountant for the market- The show albums for which he was ing division. In 1973, he was promoted Jones, Hollen, Winfree, responsible have included "No, No, to the post of manager of budget ad- McDonald, Horn Nanette," "Two by Two," "Compa- Regan, Brown, Rodden ministration for marketing. ny," "The Rothschilds," "Bob and Spitz To DJ M Ray," "Irene" and "Raisin." TRACKMASTER As East Coast Steppenwolf puts your tape production on a fast track (Cont'd from p. 10) Prof. Manager arate ways, commented: "Steppenwolf IMPORTANT DATES NEW YORK-In an overall expan- may be the only rockers to `retire' at Show -Display-Sales sion move, Dick James has announced the height of their success without Full line: `personal' reasons, simply because Model the appointment of Robert Spitz as PL 501 PARSONS professional manager of east coast they needed a fresh change of pace. 8 Track TRACKMASTER operations for Dick James Music in Now they truly believe they have Winder products the United States. something new to say." Spitz's duties include coordination Steppenwolf has performed in vir- tually every city in the U.S., all prov- MIAMI, FLORIDA, 3/25 & 26 of American activities in the New York and Los Angeles offices with inces throughout Canada, and are Quality Inns popu- 7500 Biscayne Blvd. Dick Bozzi. His main objectives are still considered one of the most Model Phone: 305-757-0616 servicing of the Dick James publish- lar groups to perform in Europe. The PE 304 ing catalogs and the coordination of name Steppenwolf is derived from the Exerciser record activities of James' American Herman Nesse novel. ATLANTA, GEORGIA, 3/28 & 2S and English acts including, Mr. G. Atlanta Towne House Whiz, Shepley and Brand, Phillip Motor Inn Blackfoot Sue. 100 -10th St. N.W. Goodhand-Tait and Medress, Appell Phone: 404-892-6800 Spitz will also be working closely (Cont'd from p. 7) Model with James' most recent pactees, PD 401 Gerry and the Pacemakers, who were looking for." Duplicator COLUMBIA, S.C. 3/30 & 31 originally with Dick James during Ironically, at a time when many Carolina Inns their rise to international stardom publishers and writers are complain- 937 Assembly St. during their rise to international star- ing that the possibility of placing Phone: 803-779-7100 dom during the 1960's. songs is almost non-existent, the Me - Complete line of Spitz was formerly vice president dress and Appell statement would Winders, Exercisers, Verifiers, Duplicators, Blank Tapes & Supplies: Write - of Laurel Canyon Limited, which seem to indicate that the opportunity manages Bruce Springsteen. Before to get new recordings through the PARSONS, INC. that, he was director of professional industry's chief source-the indepen- 31 Olney Ave. Cherry Hill, N J. 08003 Phone: 609424-1078 activities for the Wes Farrel Organi- dent producer-has never been zation. greater.

20 Cash Box - March 30, 1974 PORTRAIT OF A SUPERB ARTIST

:over painting by Wesley Duke Lee

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BELL RECORDS A DIVISION OF COLUMBIA PICTURES INDUSTRIES, INC. yinaY. cash box talent on stage Yes Barry White Charlie Star Love Unlimited FORUM, INGLEWOOD - The im- performance. Amongst the selections pact of Yes on the international mu- they presented, "The Ancient" was New Birth sic scene has been nothing FELT FORUM, NYC-Barry White, ceived, it may be a wise move for short of the apparent favorite of the crowd, new phenomenal. Their effectiveness on who greeted its conclusion with a full the musical giant in the indus- Barry to now consider a new strange the charts is matched only by their five minutes of applause. try, turned it on for two sellout audi- production. influence on both ences at his recent Garden `Love' New Birth, RCA's recording act, critics and fellow The optical lavishness increased show. White, in musicians, and Yes has set a standard towards the close of the concert with a short period of opened the bill. They are indeed show - for musicianship among "progres- a rendition of "Ritual," which also time, has become a sensation with his stoppers with their fine vocalizing and deep baritone rap music. He appeals excellent choreography. This group sive" groups that only a few bands featured an unusual acoustic guitar to age groups can even hope to emulate. Anticipa- performance by lead singer Jon And- all and all races. Per- has it together and they nut the was forming his million seller "I've Got crowd in the groove with, "I Can Un- tion running high among the erson. "Roundabout," one of the most So Much To Give" ignited sold -out Forum crowd and Yes popular songs in their repertoire, and the crowd. derstand It" and their current big "I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little seller, `It's Been A Long Time". They fulfilled the audiences every expecta- "Starship Trooper" were the encores, More Baby" and his current tion. leaving the audience dazed but still charter, served as an opener for this show, "Honey Please Can't You See" were But, they are headliners in every After opening with their tradition- clamoring for more. included in the set. al "Siberian Khatru," Yes lost little Charlie Star opened the show with sense of the word. "Wildflower" struck time in presenting their famous visu- his brand of "modern country" music. The Love Unlimited Orchestra, a most responsive cord. Dressed in al effects, bathing the stage in smoke He proved himself to be a master which backs up Barry on recordings 'ace of club' costumes, this 10 man and projecting images on a pair of guitarist, and well suited to the and concerts, got a thunderous ova- and one dynamite female souler, group wing -like screens that jutted from acoustic environment of the caver- tion for "Love's Theme". They also are worthy of their name, New Birth. percussionist Alan White's perch on nous Forum. included, "Rhapsody In White," "Mid- The audience had a night to long stage. Their latest Atlantic Records night And You" and "Baby Blue." remember with solid performances by LP, "Tales From Topographic The Butts Band Love Unlimited, the female vocal all. It was indeed a `Love' show. Oceans," became the focus of their trio, preceded Barry in the show, d.d. Big Star scored well with their million seller, MAX'S KANSAS CITY NYC-When "Walking In The Rain With The One Harry Chapin Blue Thumb recording artists the I Love" which was also penned by Lynn Anderson PHILHARMONIC HALL NYC An Butts Band came to the Big Apple this new messiah. The crowd re- David intense performance, complete -with recently, they brought more than a sponded to their latest single, "Under Bromberg dynamic presentation, brilliant lyrics number of Doors' fans out of the dim- The Influence Of Love." They are an Doug Kershaw and forceful delivery characterized ly lit past. Rob Krieger and John entertaining trio. This is the second FELT FORUM, NEW YORK - The the master of happenstance storytell- Densmore, who with Jim Morrison go around for this particular show third in the series of Country In New ing as Harry Chapin sung his heart and Ray Manzarek, owned the Ameri- within three months. But, although York concerts played to a full house out at his Philharmonic Hall presen- can rock scene as the Doors from this show was enthusiastically re - as the potpourri of fine talents tation. 1967-70, led the Butts Band through gathered to thoroughly delight the A diverse performer, Chapin played a lengthy, powerful set that featured Felt Forum audience. acoustic guitar, banjo and harmonica. selections from their current album Man Lynn Anderson, was as well as some interesting diversions WHISKY L.A. first to appear His great vocal power colors his mu- - Their music is ethe- because she had to catch a plane to sic with the reality of experience and such as Al Green's "Let's Stay real, utilizing contrasts in textures California. Immediately captivating there is a definite feeling of actuality Together". and rhythms in a manner that is often the audience, Krieger and Densmore put this the sparkling and scin- given to his music. "WOLD," his reminiscent of fellow Britishers tillating country vocalist began to present Elektra single, was given a group together in England and the "Yes." Its interesting stuff, and with generate great excitement from her particular flair that gave an added meld of different cultural backgrounds their individual talents as musicians, first has given them a broad -based selec- step onto the stage. "Top Of The depth and dimension to his stunning Man has the potential to become a World," kicked off Lynn's enjoyable performance. tion of material ranging from sophis- major musical force on both sides of reggae to super -syncopated set. Segueing into "Let Me Be There" His trio of masterful accompanists ticated the Atlantic. she followed with the great novelty included the talents of Wallace hard rock. The six members of the As it happens, things just weren't tune "I've Been John Butts Band took a while to adjust to Everywhere." Audi- on bass, Michael Masters on cello, and clicking for the group in their open- ence involvement abounded on such the club's acoustic limitations and ing Whisky set. Ron Palmer on lead guitar. Meshing their own technical problems, but What sounds fragile songs as "If I Kiss You Would You together perfectly, their tightness of on their recordings became funeral on Go Away," "Daddy Sang Bass," and within two numbers had achieved a and instrumentation augmented Chapin's good, steady cook that lasted over an stage, their explorations in dis- "Keep Me In Mind," employed audi- mesmerizing vocals. Chapin's econo- hour and a half. Krieger's guitar sonance took on an awesome sem- ence participation. Lynn's delightful my of words in his lyrical expression, antics were spectacular and Dens- blance to a subway station tuning up. stage presence filled us with the eschews pretention or contrived lyric. more was solid as usual, keeping a It might have been their lack of warmth of her most charming person- His well-defined images are worked lid on the set with another drummer familiarity with the club, the sound ality. into the fine network of his lyrical that helped lend a percussive element system, or each other, as Man has Primarily an up -tempo repertoire, messages and are given an added similar to the Allmans at their best. undergone numerous per s o n n e t Lynn balanced her selections with a power because of their simplicity. The Next time around, look for the Butts changes in recent months. Even on an few ballads including Johnny Ray's unique listening experience Chapin Band to work the Bottom Line or "off" night, though, Man clearly "Cry" and Lynn's current Columbia offers his audience is characterized by possibly one of the 2500 seaters. demonstrates originality, virtuoso release "Smile For Me." Concluding this economy of expression and his musicianship, and a provocative ap- her set with "Rose Garden," the tal- within his music. Ardent recording artists Big Star proach to its music. total involvement proved that what's popular in Mem- ented lady was called back for an Considering this to be his most im- phis has an excellent chance of mak- Highlighting the show, in which encore which she so aptly answered portant concert to elate, it was record- ing it here. Playing a variety of Man was the only act featured, was a with "Stand By Your Man." ed live for the King Biscuit Flour tunes from their current LP, "Radio rendition of "A Night In Dad's Bag," Columbia recording artist David Hour. Chapin's repertoire consisted of City", Big Star, led by ex -Box Tops' an uptempo, bouncing rock number. Bromberg played an interesting set of up -tempo numbers including "Mr. lead singer Alex Chilton, demon- The song was one of several culled music which incorporated elements of Tanner," "They Call Her Easy," "30,- strated considerable poise for a trio from their United Artists' double LP, country, blues, jazz, and rock. A 000 Lbs. of Bananas," "Mail Order playing a difficult room. Chilton's "Back Into The Future." pleasing performance included rous- Annie," and "Greyhound." acoustic interlude was particularly e.s. ing clarinet passages by Billy Novick A constant source of electrifying enjoyable and provided a marked con- as well as an incredibly novel trumpet excitement, Harry Chapin definitely trast to the trios brand of rock'n'roll, sound which was simulated through a most enjoyable one. Ramsey Lewis the vocal sounds of Bob Gerland. "No- paints a story of success. body," and were indicative m.d. d.b. BITTER END, NYC-A fine set of "Oregon," improvisational jazz was played by of the eclectically pleasing style Ramsey Lewis and his two very tal- Bromberg has at his command. ented accompanists Morris Jennings Closing the show was the theatri- on drums and percussion, and Cleve- cally manaical Cajun fiddler himself, EMERGENCY! land Eaton on string bass. Doug Kershaw. Completely animated, artist Kershaw was clad in a blue velvet Rock Group with 5 -Year Major The Columbia recording suit, and was a real show stopper. kicked his set off with a Swaheli tune Kicking his set off with "Diggy Liggy Recording Contract has lost its "Kuferya Maperzi", meaning making Lo," the Warner Bros. artist's per- male lead vocalist as a result of love. And make love Ramsey did to formance was filled with the high en- his electric and acoustic pianos that ergy electrical magic so common to an accident. he kept switching from. An incredible Kershaw. A smokin' version of "Bat- string bass solo began an intriguing tle Of New Orleans," had the audience Must have replacement immediately rendition of "Bet You By Golly Wow." jumping around. Fine textures and musical forms were Kershaw's incredibly frenetic fiddle for Apr./May/June tour and recording played with a liquid flow. An easy session for new LP in July. segue into "The In Crowd" brought style ruined several bows and actually a round of applause. had his guitar strings smoking. Con- Rush Tapes and Resume Now! An interesting medley from "West cluding the show was an eleborate Or Call (518) 235-1841 Side Story", included great jazz piano "Louisiana Man" that wouldn't let on numbers as "Somewhere", "Maria," him off the The audience was and "There's A Place For Us." A stage. Mail Tapes To: funky rendition of "High Heeled Glancing in the aisles and screaming QUINTESSENCE MANAGEMENT Sneakers" featured outstanding in- for more. Kershaw jumped across the strumental solo spots. Concluding the stage and played more of the same 15817 CHATFIELD ST., set was "Rocky Racoon" which gave a completely unique interpretation and then walked off the stage with CLEVELAND, OHIO 44111 making it a meld of jazz and pop. the applause resounding. m.d. m.d.

22 Cash Box - March 30, 1974 MCA -401

Produced by: Johnny Musso, Mickey Lespron, Bobby Espinosa and Andre Bagza

. MCA R.ECORDS east; bor/.iigksI reviews

CHARLIE DANIELS (Kama Sutra 590) of the Week Whiskey (3:28) (Kama Sutra/Rada Dara, BMI-C. Daniels) (Picks Charlie's first smash, "Uneasy Rider" almost a year back demonstrated his STEVIE WONDER (Tamla 54245F) talents as an artist and was just fine ... for the time. This time around, Charlie a ton of Southern rock -blues and if the similarity to Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing (3:40) (Stein & Van Stock/Black Bull, ASCAP-S. and his band get down with Wonder) the Allman Brothers comes to mind, then, you too, are getting to hear another picking and Another top track from Stevie's classic "Innervisions" LP, this interesting Latin aspect of the man's incredible talent. A haystack full of outrageous funky vocals. A stone flavored disk is going to become the next chapter in the top -of -the -charts lead riffing takes the spotlight here along with Charlie's escapades of Stevie's career. The vocals are soft and perfectly accented by some smash. Flip: no info. available. fine piano by Stevie and great backing percussion. No worries here, this one is a certain winner. Flip: no info. available. WET WILLIE (Capricorn 0043) Keep On Smilin' (3:25) (No Exit, BMI-Hall, Hall, Hirsch, Anthony & Ross) OLIVIA NEWTON -JOHN (MCA 40209) This is by far the best disk this fine Southern rock organization has ever If You Love Me Let Me Know (3:12) (Al Gallico, BMI-J. Rostill) turned out and, know what? This is going to be a stone smash. Steady paced Olivia's last finally broke the pretty lady's career wide open on both pop and moderate blues rocker with power driven lead vocal (highly reminiscent of one country fronts. This natural follow up is a "Let Me Be There" soundalike which Van Morrison), an almost angelic gospel -like chorus and tight musicianship should strike with that same "golden" impact in no time. Again Olivia's soft, makes this one a don't miss. North, south, east and west will not only rock on sweet vocals are perfectly carried by a great pop/country arrangement of some here, they will most definitely "smile on." It's about time for Willie, too! Flip: no really fine music. Olivia is here and again the world is going to let her know that info. available. she is genuinely loved. Flip: no info. available. RICK SPRINGFIELD AND SPRINGFIELD MASS (Columbia 4-46032) THE DOOBIE BROTHERS (Warner Brothers 7795) Streakin' Across The U.S.A. (2:57) (Porter/Binder, ASCAP-R. Springfield) Another Park, Another Sunday (3:39) (Warner -Tamerlane, BMI-T. Johnston) Teen idol Rick enters the streaking race with this bright, up rocker that This was our choice for the first single from the Dobbies great "What Were touches upon the latest collegiate craze. Perfect for Top 40 rockers looking to Once Vices "LP and now it's here. In a departure for the group this track is a ... add a bit of good time cheer to their playlists. Just as with streaking itself, this to soft rocker, an almost lazy Summer Sunday afternoon type track certain disk is all for fun and fun for all. Flip: Music To Streak By (2:21) (Credits Same interest on pop and progressive stations. Possession of all generate immediate As Above) the power of a Top 10 winner, there's no way that this one's going to miss. The Doobie Express is now definitely riding in high gear. Flip: no info. available. STATUS QUO (A&M 1510) ti ARETHA FRANKLIN (Atlantic 2999) Caroline (2:45) (Duchess, BMI-Rossi, Young) I'm In Love (2:48) (Pronto-Tracebob, BMI-B. Womack) England's #1 boogie band (as they are so called in their native land, and Lady Soul has got her career back into high gear, due to her last smash "Until justifiably so) blasts this hard rocker home with their usual expertise in making You Come Back To Me," and her latest here should continue those successes. for their first certain chart item since "Pictures Of Matchstick Men" years ago. a re -inspection. This Bobby Womack tune receives a super soulful performance from Aretha, and Naturally the group is considerably different now and is worth the backing horn section and gospel -like chorus don't hurt either. Look for this This track is especially tasty and perfectly sums up what rock boogie is all about. track to take the top spot on both pop and r&b listings. "Love" is coming to us Smoke On! Flip: no info. available. all. Flip: no info. available. BETTYE SWANN (Atlantic 3019) DR. JOHN (Atco 6957) The Boy Next Door (3:19) (Cookie Box/Mom Bell/Cotillion, BMI-P. Hurtt, A. Bell) (Everybody Wanna Get Rich) Rite Away (2:44) (Walden/Cauldron/Oyster, ASCAP- Super arrangement of tough, hit bound r&b pop tune that has Bettye M. Rebennack) delivering the goods a la Gladys Knight is a certain future winner on two fronts. The good "Doctor" gets down and good and funky again with his own Aside from the strong vocal, the production is perfect with the incorporation of composition just chock full of super driving rhythms and his own unique vocal strings to accent the strong bass line and steady percussion. Deserves to move style. will flock to this one as it is a dancing natural. Dr. J just keeps work. Flip: no info. available. into any neighborhood, a real good looking piece of -e getting better with age, and like the other Dr. J, he's going for the hoop with this one with a big score close by. Flip: no info. available. 1 JEAN KNIGHT (Dial 1026) -a NILSSON (RCA APBO-0246) Jesse Joe (You Got To Go) (2:39) (Tree, BMI-P. Kelly) Daybreak (3:03) (Blackwood, BMI-H. Nilsson) This lady proved she was made of the "Big Stuff" a little while back and this From the forthcoming "Son Of Dracula" superstar flick comes Harry's version is her best since then. Driving funky beat with a strong horn section and backing One spin will convince of this track, a delightful pop/reggae outing certain to make new friends for the strings gives this disk super pop and r&b hit potential. is one Jean needed to become a artist. Slighty reminiscent of his "Coconut" smash a while back, this one takes most contemporary stations that this the power here. Flip: Dirt (2:20) matters a couple of steps further complete with steel drums, flute and assorted superstar. Listeners will agree, too. Loads of staying percussion. All that and Nilsson's super fine vocals. This one can't and won't (Credits Same As Above) miss. Flip: no info. available. JOHN PRINE (Atlantic 3013) LOBO (Big Tree 15001) Onomatopoeia (2:18) (Cotillion, BMI-J. Prine) Standing At The End Of The Line (2:45) (Kaiser/Famous, ASCAP-Lobo) Songwriter extraordianaire Prine does it again with this country rocker that When it comes to singer -songwriters, Lobo has always been at the head of the might just generate the interest he has deserved for some time now. His talent line with melodic, highly lyrical wonders that have always gone over well, and as lyricist shines through here and a few of his rhymes are beyond description. this latest is no except on to that hit rule. The tempo is up a bit here, but the Check it for yourself. A good time is guaranteed. Flip: no info. available. hooks are as tasty as ever and that means that Lobo is hitbound again. Don't forget those lyrics either, they again deserve a special listen. Front line, top of d the charts. Flip: no info. available. (Newcomer Picks DR. HOOK & THE MEDICINE SHOW (Columbia 46026) Cops And Robbers (2:43) (Blackwood/Rekooh, BMI-R. Sawyer, D. Locorriere, G. LARRY WEISS (20th Century 2084) Cummings) Rhinestone Cowboy (3:05) (20th Century/House Of Weiss, ASCAP-L. Weiss) Ray, Dennis and the rest of the fun loving, insane Dr. Hook & The Medicine Neil Diamond soundalike with a Neil Diamond -like tune appears as the Show again deliver a total tour de force of musical comedy that should streak brightest hope of 1974 thus far. Very pretty lyrics, backed by sweet orchestration I straight to the top in short order. Laid back, almost mock blues track will appeal and tasty guitar picking makes this a strong dark horse possibility for the Top 10 to fans of the group immediately and to those who have had limited doses in the in the not too distant future. If you haven't yet heard this artist (especially this past. Long live Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show, they are by far the best in the track), do so. It will be three minutes well spent. Flip: no info. available. league with this type of vehicle. Flip: no info. available. RICK CUNHA (GRC 2016) RICK NELSON And the Stone Canyon Band (MCA 40214) (I'm A) YoYo Man (2:46) (Martin Cooper, ASCAP-R. Cunha, M. Cooper) One Night Stand (3:17) (Matragun, BMI-D. Larden) Now this is a fine recording with every element of "hit" included. Strong on the Laid back country rocker from Rick's great "Windfall" LP is a track not to be lyric (close to the magic Jim Stafford recently worked on "Spiders And Snakes") missed. Rick's vocals carry the track, fronting top harmonies by a matured Stone and even stronger on the infectious melody (similar to Doug Kershaw's great Canyon Band and a pedal steel that knocks you right out as it weaves its way in "Louisiana Man"). Besides that, the track is a lot of fun to sit back and listen to. and out. No way that this disk won't cross the board on both pop and country Be it pop or country, this one will be a smash. Flip: Wild Side Of Life (3:32) fronts and become a chart item for a good time to come. It's a long way since (Travis, BMI-W. Warren, A. Carter) "Garden Party," but by the looks and sound of this one, the road has certainly been a mellow one. Flip: no info. available. v JOHN GARY WILLIAMS (Stax 0206) THE HOLLIES (Epic 159231) The Whole Damn World Is Going Crazy (3:12) (East/Memphis, BMI-J. G. V The Air That I Breathe (3:33) (Landers-Roberts/April, ASCAP-A. Hammond, L. Williams) Y Hazelwood) This man has got a career in front of him and it's not necessarily due to the The Hollies get back to the'.r magical ways of working a ballad with this fact that on record he's Al Green's vocal twin. It's just that this is a super fine, tremendous Albert Hammond -Lee Hazelwood tune that has already broken out in super soulful disk that is definitely headed for the top of the r&b charts with many markets (aside from meeting with great success in native England). strong pop exposure to follow. Strings and horns accent the Green-esque vocal Naturally the group's great harmonies are right on target and the music is a and make this track even tastier. Remember the name, the whole world's gonna natural complement. Should be the group's next major chart item. Flip: No More be hearing it for some time to come. Flip: Ask The Lonely (3:33) (Jobete, Riders (2:55) (Copyright Control -T. Sylvester) ASCAP/Stone Agate, BMI-W. Stevenson, I. Hunter)

24 Cash Box - March 30, 1974 Big Tree BT 15001 Produced by Phil Gernhard

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MUNGO JERRY (Bell 451) Long Legged Woman Dressed In Black (2:55) (Caeser/Chrysalis, ASCAP-R. Dor- Picks of the Week set) It's been a time since this top British organization hit with "In The Summer- MARY TRAVERS (Warner Brothers 7790) time" and there have been some changes made. This disk demonstrates those Circles (3:51) (American Broadcasting, ASCAP-H. Chapin) changes and shows the group as a top flight band of rock and rollers boogeying From the pen of Harry Chapin and through the pretty lips of Mary Travers their way into the hearts and minds of all who spin this disk for the first time. comes this bright pop/rocker certain to be Mary's first real big one since her days Pulsating percussion, and piano coupled with the strong vocals make this trip with Peter Yarrow and Paul Stookey. Strong arrangement that intensifies as the most worthwhile. Flip: no info. available. track goes on, and carried well by the lady makes the song come alive as never before. Hitbound! Filp: no info. available. DIALOGUE (Jamie 1420) GALLERY (Sussex 512) Think, Father, Think (3:20) (Six Maple/Ellipsis, ASCAP-K. Shore) Friends (2:40) (Interior, BMI-J. Gold) A regional breakout disk in Philadelphia, this track has the possibilities of They know the group, they've hit before. Although they've missed the last going all the way on a national level due to it's strength on both musical and couple of times out, this disk should change matters considerably. A strong, lyrical levels. Interesting arrangement with the accent on drums and keyboard and an David vocal bright and cheery Summer-like tune with a sparkling arrangement with good lead almost Cassidy -like by the artist will make this disk attractive vocal performance and tight backing harmonies give Gallery their strongest to most pop p.d's. One listen will lead to many others. Flip: Aston, The Lion (2:45) (Credits As hitbound in a year. A Top 40 listen is urged. Flip: Love Every Little Thing About Same Above) You (3:32) (Credits Same As Above) DON GOODWIN (Silver Blue 808) RAY STEVENS (Barnaby 600) Time To Cry (2:29) (Spanka, BMI-P. Anka) The Streak (3:15) (Ahab, BMI-R. Stevens) Artist who just missed the mark with his last re -appears with an even stronger If anyone was ever a master at mocking trends, that man would easily be Ray chart possibility in the form of this classic Paul Anka track. As re -vamping in have been numerable (remember "Mr. Stevens whose contributions the past "oldies" has become somewhat of a trend in the '70's, this full arrangement and and craze Businessman"?). Ray here is again the master captures the streaking strong vocal performance will appear as a very tasty item for Top 40's and MOR good belly laughs and in the humorous note it is actually intended. Lots of stations. Should pick up steam as time goes by. For Don, it's the right time for a furious, fast paced country licks. Should "streak" onto both pop and country hit. Flip: no info. available. charts shortly. Flip: no info. available.

FLORENCE WARNER (Epic 5-11105) THE STREAKERS (ABC 11430) We're Over (2:35) (Screen Gems-Columbia/Summerhill Songs, BMI-F. Warner) Streakin' (2:16) (Folio, BMI-G. Sutton, W. Hall) Pretty Southern lady who unfortunately just missed the mark with her last, "It You might just understand where this one is coming from simply judging Wouldn't Have Made Any Difference," comes through again with another solid matters on the basis of the title alone, but do go one step further. The trip is in track from her debut album. Very pretty ballad, with a fine string arrangement is the listening and this predominantly instrumental with strong accent on the a perfect vehicle for Top 40 stations as well as MOR's. The lyrics are especially keyboard and horns immediately "bares" itself as a hit upon first spin. Lively pretty, too. A listen to this disk and to the artist's LP are sincerely urged. Flip: no tempo will generate a crowd to get up and boogie and clothed or not this info. available. one is a hitbound streaker. Flip: no info. available. Frank Sinatra Bachman -Turner NEW YORK-"01' Blue Eyes" Frank ON THE ROAD AGAIN Overdrive Sinatra, Reprise recording artist, now NEW YORK - Phonogram recording out of retirement and back on the artist Bachman -Turner Overdrive, performing trail, will be making per- currently represented on the Cash forming appearances on a limited ba- Eagles Herbie Hancock few selected Box singles chart with "Let It Ride" sis in major halls in a at #24 withabullet week, and on cities. Dates scheduled thus far are NEW YORK - Asylum recording art- NEW YORK - Jazz musician Herbie this ists, Eagles, will begin a major, na- Hancock has been set for a series of the album chart with two LP's, BTO firm appearances, and include: April and BTO in of a (8) Carnegie Hall, N.Y.C.; (9, 10) tional tour on March 19 in Calgary, concerts, night club dates, jazz fes- #1 #2, are the midst Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, L.I., Alberta, Canada. The tour, which tivals and college engagements tour on the U.S. west coast. N.Y.; (13) The Omni, Atlanta, Ga.; takes the group through Canada and throughout the spring and summer Dates remaining on this current (15) The Arena, St. Louis, Mo.; (16) coast -to -coast in the U.S. preceded which began at the Troubadour in tour are as follows: March (27) Civic Center, Providence, R.I.; (18) the group's forthcoming LP, on Los Angeles recently. Western Idaho State Fair Grounds, Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Mich.; (21, Asylum. Hancock will spend two weeks in Boise, Idaho; (28) Exhibition Hall, 4 22) The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pa.; The remainder of the group's it- San Francisco the end of March and Lane County Fair Grounds, Eugene, (24) Capital Centre, Washington, beginning of April at the Columbia Ore; (29) University Of Puget inerary is as follows: March (26) Kennedy D.C.; (26, 27) Chicago Stadium, Chi- East Oregon College, La Grande, Ore; studios, recording material for his Sound, Tacoma, Wash; (30) cago, Ill. (27) Boise College, Boise, Idaho; (29) next album. During that time, he will High School, Burien (Seattle), Wash; Watch this column for further dates California State University, Cerritos, appear at the Berkeley Community (31) Community College, Everett, Theater with Hugh Masekela, on Wash; April (1) Kennedy Pavillion, which may be announced in the near Calif; (30) Memorial Auditorium, Wash. future. Sacramento, Calif; April (1) Regis March 29. Gonzaga University, Spokane, College, Denver, Colo; (2) Fort Lewis A Carnegie Hall N.Y.C. date is set All dates for the tour are firm at for April 13, then two nights at the Kiss College, Durango, Colo; (3) Paris this point with the exception of the Ballroom, Salt Lake City, Utah; (5) Warner Theater in Washington, D. C., NEW YORK Casablanca recording Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Ariz; (6) 14-15. Hancock also is set for the final date at the Kennedy Pavillion. - 19, artists, Kiss, whose debut album, Ontario Motor Speedway, Ontario, New Orleans Jazz Festival April Area residents interested should check 4 "Kiss" is listed on the Cash Box al- (7) of California and the next two nights at the local for confirmation of the Calif; University at Wichita Jazz Festival. sources bum charts this week at #160 with Santa Barbara; (8) The Shell, Hono- date. a bullet, continues their initial na- lulu, Hawaii; (19) Independence Hall, The musician -composer will spend tional tour. The itinerary, not com- Baton Rouge, La; (20) Texas A&M May 13 -June 16 working on a film plete at press time, is as follows: Bryant, Tx; (21) Texas Hall, Harry Chapin College, score, then plays two Newport Jazz March (25) Bayou Club, Washington, Arlington, Tx; (22) North Louisiana NEW YORK - Elektra recording art- D.C.; (29) Sunshine Inn, Asbury State, Monroe, La; (23) Louisiana Festival dates-June 29 at Oakland ist Harry Chapin, currently rep- Park, N.J. (with 10cc and Renais- Tech, Ruston, La.; (25) University of Coliseum, July 3 at Philharmonic resented on the Cash Box singles sance); (31) KSHE radio special, St. Illinois, Champaign; (27) North Iowa Hall. In between he has a solo piano with Louis, Mo.; April (1-3) Agora Club, chart "WOLD" at #26 this week, State, Cedar Falls, Ia.; (27) Eve- recital at Carnegie Hall, June 30. and on the album chart with "Short Cleveland, Oh. (with Rory Gallagher) ; ning) University of Missouri, Colum- Following a July 5 performance at Stories," continues his tour. The re- (4) Packard Music Hall, Warren, Oh. bia; (30) Civic Center, Pittsburgh, maining dates scheduled thus far in- (with Badfinger). Pa.; May (2) Civic Center, Provi- Brave Stadium in Atlanta, Hancock clude; March (30) Princeton Univer- As further dates are announced, dence, R.I; (3) Erie Community Col- will embark on a concert tour of sity, Princeton, NJ; (April (4) Capi- they will be listed in this column. lege, Buffalo, NY; (4) State Universi- Japan. tol Theatre, Portchester, NY; (5) ty of New York at Geneseo; (5) State Bethlehem, Pa. (Hall not announced at ti Earth, Wind f3 Fire University of New York at Fredonia; press time); (6) Dover, Del (Hall not (7) Yale University (Woolsey Hall), T. Rex announced at press time); (7) Virgin- NEW YORK - Earth, Wind & Fire, New Haven, Ct; (8) Boston Music NEW YORK - Warner Brothers re- ia University, Richmond; (8-13) Cel- eight -man group of r&b musicians, Hall, Boston, Mass; (10) Akron Civic cording artists T. Rex, featuring Marc lar Door, Washington, D.C; (14) Au- Center, Akron, Oh; (11) Ohio Univer- Bolan embark on a short American ditorium Theatre, Chicago (with will embark on series of concerts and sity, Athens, Oh; (12) University of this spring, highlighted by an tour in mid -April with other dates to Anne Murray); (16) Spaulding Col- colleges Dayton, Dayton, Oh; (13) Ohio State be announced at a later date. The lege, Louisville, Ky; (18) Rider Col- appearance at the April 6 "California University, Columbus, Oh; (16) the itinerary thus far includes the follow- lege, Trenton, NJ; (19) W. Illinois Jam" to be held at the Ontario Motor Mosque, Richmond, Va; (17) Consti- ing dates: April (24) Independence University, Macone, Ill; (20) N. Cen- r Speedway. tution Hall, Washington, DC; (18) Hall, Baton Rouge, La; (25) Black - tral College, Loganville, Ill; (21) Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ; (19) ham Coliseum, Lafayette, La; (26) University Illinois, Champagne, Ill; Some of the dates include the Ce- Schubert Theatre, Philadelphia, Pa; St. Bernard Civic Auditorium, New (22) Benefit for Johnny Horizon, De- lebrity Theater in Phoenix on March (20) Carnegie Hall, NYC. Orleans, La; (27) Assembly Hall, Tul- partment of the Interior, Racine, 23; Boston College (30); State Univ. There is the possibility that a few sa, Okla; May (8) Milwaukee Audito- Wisc; (26) Guthrie Theatre, Min- Michigan Pal- of New York Oswego (31) and the be re so please rium, Milwaukee, Wisc; (10) Aragon neapolis, Minn; (27) at dates may -adjusted, Ballroom, Chicago. A tentative date is ace, Detroit, Mich (with David Brom- Allen Theater in Cleveland (April check and locality for correct date also scheduled for April 30 in St. berg) ; (28) Murat Temple, Indi- 12). time. Louis, Mo. anapolis, Ind. J 26 Cash Box - March 30, 1974 ca D 0 CashBox TOP100 caGsh b ac/album redeem cashbox 'talent on stage Radio Active Radio-TV News Report Additions To Radio Playlists Primary Markets Additions To Radio Playlists Secondary Markets Vital Statistics LOOKING AHEAD TOP HITS OF THE YEAR tape news report 7IF, BIG TIlH}I CashBoxTop lOOAlbums eash bax1 singles reviews inxighItt sowwI C & W Singles Reviews Country LP Reviews Country Music Report Country Roundup Country Top 65 INTERNATIONAL MUSIC REPORT International Best Sellers COIN MACHINE NEWS (ash lMJJ'/ Round The Route JUKEBOX PROGRAMMING GUIDE

Take Once A Week For 52 Weeks Additions To Radio Playlists A broad view of the titles many of radio's key Top 40 stations added to their "Playlists" last week

WABC-NEW YORK KIOA-DES MOINES WFI L-PH I LAD E LPH IA WCAO-BALTIMORE Come & Get Your Love-Redbone-Epic My Mistake-Dian Ross & Marvin Gaye- I'm A Train-Albert Hammond-Mums I'll Have o Say I Love You In A Song- The Lord's Prayer-Sister Janet Mead-A&M Jim Motown Midnight At The Oasis-Maria Muldaur-WB Croce-ABC Honey Please-Barry White -20th Century The Last Time I Saw Him-Diana Ross- The Show Must Go On-Three Dog Night- Thanks For Saving My Life-Billy Paul- Motown Dunhill Phila. Intl. I've Been Searchin' So Long-Chicago- Keep On Singing-Helen Reddy-Capitol The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me- Tell Me A Lie-Sami Jo-MGM Columbia 21 To 13-Bennie & The Jets-Elton John Gladys Knight & The Pips-Buddah 18 To 13-Sunshine (On My Shoulders)- 13 To 8-TSOP-MFSB Let It Ride-Bachman Turner Overdrive- John Denver WQXI-ATLANTA 12 To 6-Hooked On A Feeling-Blue Swede Mercury 12 To 9-Hooked On A Feeling-Blue Swede You Make Me Feel Brand New-Stylistics- Oh My My-Ringo Starr-Apple 13 To 7-Jet-Paul McCartney & Wings Avco WTIX-NEW ORLEANS Loco Motion-Grand Funk-Capitol Just Don't Want To Be Lonely-Main A Very Special Love Song-Charlie Rich- Lookin For A Love-Bobby Womack-UA Ingredient-RCA Epic Tell Me A Lie-Sammi Jo-MGM Piano Man-Billy Joel-Columbia Lookin For A Love-Bobby Womack-UA WIBG-PHILADELPHIA Don't Mess Up A Good Thing-Gregg Allman Touch A Hand-Staple Singers-Stax Keep On Singing-Helen Reddy-Capitol Capricorn Oh My My-Ringo Starr-Apple Loco Motion-Grand Funk-Capitol My Mistake-Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye- WCOL-COLUMBUS The Entertainer-Marvin Hamilisch-MCA WSAI-CINCINNATI Motown Loving Arms-Kris & Rita-A&M 26 To 18-I've Been Searchin' So Long- Lookin' For A Love-Bobby Womack-UA 19 To 8-Come & Get Your Love-Redbone Once You Understand-Think-Big Tree Chicago I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song- 18 To 7-Hooked On A Feeling-Blue Swede A Dream Goes On Forever-Todd Rundgren- 20 To 13-Lookin' For A Love-Bobby Jim Croce-ABC 9 To 1-Sunshine (On My Shoulders)- Bea rsville Womack Loco Motion-Grand Funk-Capitol John Denver Dancing Machine-Jackson Five-Motown 14 To 9-TSOP-MFSB Beyond The Blue Horizon-Lou Christie - You Make Me Feel Brand New-Stylistics- 3 Bros. WDGY-M I N N. Avco Oh Very Young-Cat Stevens-A&M Werewolf-Five Man Electrical Band-Polydor 20 To 15-I've Been Searchin So Long- WWDJ-NEW YORK Sundown-Gordon Lightfoot-WB CKLW-DETROIT The Lord's Prayer-Sister Janet Mead-A&M Chicago 19 To 9-Dance With The Devil-Cozy Powell At The Keep It In The Family-Leon Haywood - A Love Song-Anne Murray-Capitol 27 To 20-Midnight Oasis- 29 To 16-Unborn Child-Seals & Croft Maria Muldaur 20th Century 20 To 11-Let It Ride-Bachman Turner Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing-Stevie 11 To 4-Oh My My-Ringo Starr Overdrive WLAC-NASHVILLE Wonder-Tamia Streak-Ray Stevens-Barnaby WHB-KANSAS CITY Sundown-Gordon Lightfoot-WB Oh Very Young-Cat Stevens-A&M 22 To 14-Outside Woman-Bloodstone Don't You Worry 'Bout A Travelin' Boy-Garfunkel-Columbia My Thing-Stevie Would You Lay With Me-Tanya Tucker- WMAK-NASHVI LLE 15 To 5-Sunshine (On Shoulders)- Wonder-Tamia Columbia John Denver I'm A Train-Albert Hammond-Mums Midnight At The Oasis-Maria Muldaur-WB 17 To 9-Thanks For Saving My Life- It Only Hurts When I Smile-Dawn-Bell Star Baby-Guess Who-RCA If You Love Me-Olivia Newton John-MCA Billy Paul WEDO-PITTSBURGH Let It Ride-Bachman Turner Overdrive- The Entertainer-Marvin Hamilisch-MCA No New Additions Mercury Lookin' For A Love-Bobby Womack-UA To Motion-Grand Funk 28 19-Loco Must Be WMPS-MEMPHIS 18 To 11-There Won't Be Anymore- Love-James Gang-Atco KQV-PITTSBURGH Charlie Rich Once You Understand-Think-Big Tree My Mistake-Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye- l'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song- 20 To 14-1'l1 Have To Say I Love You In A 25 To 19-A Very Special Love Song- Motown Jim Croce-ABC Song-Jim Croce Charlie Rich Dancing Machine-Jackson Five-Motown Lookin' For A Love-Bobby Womack-UA Extra To 17-TSOP-MFSB A Very Special Love Song-Charlies Rich- 26 To 20-Tubular Bells-Mike Oldfield WQAM-MIAMI Extra To 19-1'II Have To Say I Love You Epic A Very Special Love Song-Charlie Rich-Epic 12 To 1-Loco Motion-Grand Funk In A Song-Jim Croce The Show Must Go On-Three Dog Night- Dunhill WAYS-CHARLOTTE Piano Man-Billy Joel-Columbia Dancing Machine-Jackson Five-Motown The Entertainer-Marvin Hamilisch-MCA A Very Special Love Song-Charlie Rich- Oh My Epic My-Ringo Starr-Apple Keep On Singing-Helen Reddy-Capitol Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing-Stevie WKWK-WHEELING THE BIG THREE Wonder-Tamla Just Don't Want To Be Lonely-Main Ingredient-RCA The Show Must Go On-Three Dog Night- WI RL-PEORIA Dunhill Let It Ride-Bachman Turner Overdrive- I've Been Searchin' So Long-Chicago- 1. LOOKIN' FOR A LOVE-BOBBY WOMACK-UA Mercury Columbia Just Don't Want To Be Lonely-Main Werewolf-Five Man Electrical Band-Polydor Ingredient-RCA 29 To 24-Piano Man-Billy Joel Virginia-Bill Amesbury-Casablanca 16 To 7-Hooked On A Feeling-Blue Swede 2. THE ENTERTAINER-MARVIN HAMLISCH-MCA Your Cash Ain't Nothing But Trash-Steve Extra To 37-Put A Little Love Away- Miller-Capitol Emotions Lookin' For A Love-Bobby Womack-UA Oh Very Young-Cat Stevens-A&M WD RC-HARTFORD 3. LOCO MOTION-GRAND FUNK-CAPITOL Sitting In Limbo-Johnny Rivers-Atlantic Midnight At The Oasis-Maria Muldaur-WB 24 To 14-The Sting-Marvin Hamilisch WAPE-JACKSONVI LLE 27 To 22-I'll Have To Say I Love You In A TSOP-MFSB-Phila, Int'I. Song-Jim Croce-ABC Bennie & The 13 To 7-Bennie & The Jets-Elton John Jets-Elton John-MCA WI Oh My My-Ringo Starr-Apple WLEE-RICHMOND NG-DAYTON Tell Me A Lie-Sami Jo-MGM WFOM-MARI ETTA Another Park, Another Sunday-Doobie Bros. Let It Ride-Bachman Turner Overdrive- Just Don't Want To Be Lonely-Main -W B Mercury Ingredient-RCA l'Ve Been Searchin' So Long-Chicago- Lookin' For A Love-Bobby Womack-UA KIMN-DENVER Midnight At The Oasis-Maria Muldaur-WB Lookin' For A Columbia I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song- Love-Bobby Womack-UA You Make Me Feel Brand New-Stylistics- The Show Must Go On-Three Dog Night- Jim Croce-ABC Midnight At The Oasis-Maria Muldaur-WB Avco Dunhill 30 To 23-A Dream Goes On Forever- The Entertainer-Marvin Hamilisch-MCA All In Love Is Fair-Barbra Streisand- Unborn Child-Seals & Croft-WB Columbia Todd Rundgren Dancing Machine-Jackson Five-Motown 9 To 1-Bennie & The Jets-Elton John KNOE-MONROE It Only Hurts When I Try To Smile-Dawn- Speakin' Of Streakin'-Howard Hardsell- Extra To 17-TSOP-MFSB Bell TSO P-MFSB-Ph i l a. Dunhill The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me 32 To 27-Skybird-Neil Diamond One Hell Of A Woman-Mac Davis- 27 To 20-Star Baby-Guess Who Columbia WPRO-PROVIDENCE -Gladys Knight & The Pips-Buddah 15 To 7-Hooked On A Feeling-Blue Swede Allman There Won't Be Anymore-Charlie Rich- Don't Mess Up A Good Thing-Gregg The Show Must Go On-Three Dog Night- RCA -Capricorn Dunhill WJET-ERIE 28 To 20-Touch A Hand-Staple Singers A Very Special Love Song-Charlie Rich- Muscle Of Love-Alice Cooper-WB 26 To 19-Trying To Hold Onto My Woman Epic KLIF-DALLAS I've Been Searchin' So Long-Chicago- Lamont Dozier 24 To 17-I'll Have To Say I Love You In The Entertainer-Marvin Hamilisch-MCA Columbia 10 To 6-Jet-Paul McCartney & Wings A Song-Jim Croce Happiness Is You & Me-Gilbert O'Sullivan A Dream Goes On Forever-Todd Rundgren- 14 To 7-Bennie & The Jets-Elton John -MAM Bearsville 11 To 5-Hooked On A Feeling-Blue Swede Help Me-Joni Mitchell-Asylum Don't Mess Up A Good Thing-Gregg Allman KILT-HOUSTON -Capricorn Loco Motion-Grand Funk-Capitol Madeline-Stu Nunnery-Evolution Travelin' Boy-Garfunkel-Columbia Midnight At The Oasis-Maria Muldaur-WB WIXY-CLEVELAND Dance With The Devil-Cozy Powell- Star Baby-Guess Who-RCA KCBQ-SAN DIEGO 22 To 16-Oh My My-Ringo Starr Thanks For Saving My Life-Billy Paul- Chyrsalis Ever Hap- Phila. Int'I. TSOP-MFSB-Phila. Int'I. Man Electrical Band-Polydor 17 To 6-The Best Thing That My Werewolf-Five To & The Pips I'm In Love-Aretha Franklin-Atlantic 13 To 6 Sunshine (On Shoulders)- 48 To 28-The Show Must Go On-Three pened Me-Gladys Knight John Denver 14 To 4-TSOP-MFSB Standing At The End Of The Line-Lobo- Dog Night Big Tree 16 To 10 Locomotion-Grand Funk 41 To 25-Eres Tu -Mocedades If You Love Me-Olivia Newton John-MCA 22 To 9-Jungle Boogie-Kool & The Gang WSGN-BIRMINGHAM If It Feels Good Do It-Stories-Kama Sutra I've Been Searchin' So Long-Chicago- KJ R-SEATTLE 48 Crash-Suzi Quatro-Bell La Grange-ZZ Top-London WKLO-LOUISVILLE Columbia 39 To 19-Dancing Machine-Jackson Five The Show Must Go On-Three Dog Night- Dancing Machine-Jackson Five-Motown Brand Werewolf-Five Man Electrical Band- Dunhill Tubular Bells-Mike Oldfield-Virgin 40 To 28-You Make Me Feel New- Polydor You Stylistics Crying In My Sleep-Jim Webb-Elektra Dancing Machine-Jackson Five-Motown 29 To 24-Happiness Is & Me-Gilbert 22 To 12-Loco Motion-Grand Funk Unborn Child-Seals & Croft-WB O'Sullivan Just Don't Want To Be Lonely-Main Werewolf-Five Man Electrical Band-Polydor 28 To 15-Tell Me A Lie-Sami Jo Ingredient-RCA 28 To 15-I've Been Searchin' So Long- 27 To 23-The Show Must Go On-Three KLEO-WICHITA Don't Worry 'bout A Thing-Stevie Wonder- Chicago Dog Night Tamla Lookin' For A Love-Bobby Womack-UA Oh Very Young-Cat Stevens-A&M RAPIDS Oh My My-Ringo Starr-Apple Sundown-Gorden Lightfoot-Reprise WLAV-GRAND WLS-CHICAGO The Entertainer-Marvin Hamilisch-MCA Mighty Love-Spinners-Atlantic Tubular Bells-Mike Oldfield-Virgin Keep On Singing-Helen Reddy-Capitol Oh My Starr-Apple KKDJ-LOS ANGELES My-Ringo WI N LI S 19 To 13-TSOP-MFSB Come & Get Your Love-Redbone-Epic FE-I DIANAPO A Very Special Love Song-Charlie Rich- 18 To 9-The Best Thing That Ever Happened 26 To 14-Eres Tu-Mocedades Happiness Is You & Me-Gilbert O'Sullivan Epic To Me-Gladys Knight & The Pips 9 To 5-The Lord's Prayer-Sister -MAM I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song- 9 To 6-Mockingbird-Carly Simon Janet Mead Tubular Bells-Mike Oldfeld-Virgin Jim Croce-ABC WOKY-MILWAUKEE I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song- Extra To 18-Oh My My-Ringo Starr Loco Jim Croce-ABC 20 To 14 Locomotion-Grand Funk-Capitol Motion-Grand Funk-Capitol WM EX-BOSTON Loco Motion-Grand Funk-Capitol 21 To 13 The Best Thing That Ever Hap- Virginia-Bill Amesbury-Casablanca Touch A Hand-The Staple Singers-Stax There Ain't No Way-Lobo-Big Tree 29 To 15-TSOP-MFSB pened To Me-Gladys Knight And The 25 To 20-Piano Man-Billy Joel 9 To 3-Jet-Paul McCartney & Wings Pips-Buddah The Entertainer-Marvin Hamilisch-MCA 20 To 16-The Entertainer-Marvin Gang Samone-Henry Gross-A&M Hamilisch 5 To 1-Jungle Boogie-Kool & The 29 To 22-The Show Must Go On-Three 10 To 8-Boogie Down-Eddie Kendricks WGLI-BABYLON KYA-SAN FRANSISCO Dog Night Touch A Hand-Staple Singers-Stax Looking For A Love-Bobby Womack- 17 To 10-Oh My My-Ringo Starr Tubular Bells-Mike Oldfield-Virgin United Artists WBBQ-AUGUSTA Dancing Machine-Jackson Five-Motown The Entertainer-Marvin Hamlisch-MCA WPOP-HARTFORD Sundown-Gordon Lightfoot-WB Piano Man-Billy Joel-Columbia Locomotion-Grand Funk-Capitol The Entertainer-Marvin Hamilisch-MCA Put A Little Love Away-Emotions-Stax 8 To 2 Sunshine On My Shoulders-RCA At The Oasis-Maria Muldaur-WB Midnight At The Oasis-Maria Muldaur-WB Midnight OK E 9 To 5 TSOP-MFSB-Phila. 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28 Cash Box - March 30, 1974 Gladys Knight and The Pips have another winning new album on Motown. It's f llec with the Kind of songs Gladys does best from the thunderous it's Al Over But The Shouting, ..o a stunning new ba`Icd called Between Her Goodoye and My Hello, procuced by Joe Porter whoa so produced Gladys Grammy - winning "Neither One of Us." KNIGHT TIME. It'sall new. It's al! K -li ght. And it's all right. VITAL STATISTICS LOOKING AHEAD #76 Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing (3:40) 101 YOU CAN HANDLE IT Cash/ox Radio Active Stevie Wonder-Tamla-54245 (198 Foe) IBM a 6464 Sunset Blvd, LA. Graham Central Station UMW/\\%% `MIN"T PROD: Stevie Wonder (Warner Bros. 17782) PUB: Stein & Van Stock, Inc. & Black Bull 102 MA -MA MA BELLE Music Inc.-ASCAP WRITER: Stevie Wonder (Anne-Rachel/Yellow Dog-ASCAP) ARR: Stevie Wonder Electric Light Orchestra (United Artists 405) A survey of key radio stations in all important markets throughout the country to determine FLIP: Blame It On The Sun by percentage of those reporting which releases are being added to station play lists this 103 ROCK ME ON THE WATER week for first #82 (Bench Mark-ASCAP) the time and also the degree of concentration combining previous reports. Werewolf (3:50) Percentage figures Eugene Wallace (ABC 11419) on left indicate how many of the stations reporting this week have 5 Man Electric Band-Polydor-14221 added the following titles to their play list for the first time. Percentage figures on right 1700 B'way. NYC 104 DAYBREAK ( Blackwood-BMI ) include total from left plus the percentage title received in prior week or weeks. PROD: Les Emmerson for the Trillium Music Co., Inc. Nilsson (RCA 0246) PUB: Gainey Music/Unichappell Music-BMI 105 STREAKIN' TOTAL % OF WRITER: Les Emmerson ( Folio-BMI ) OF STATIONS STATION!, TO HAVE FLIP: Country Angel The Streakers (ABC 11430) ADDING ADDED TITLES TO TITLES TO 106 DON'T MESS UP A PAGE. PROD. #83 SCHED SCHEO. It Only Hurts When I Try To Smile (3:27) GOOD THING TinE ARTIST LABEL THIS WEEK TO DATE Tony Orlando & Dawn -Bell -450 (Chevis-BMI ) 1776 B'way, NYC Gregg Allman (Capricorn 0042) PROD: Hank Medress & Dave Appell PUB: Levine & Brown Music-BMI 107 THE SAME LOVE WRITERS: J. Levine & L. Brown THAT MADE ME LAUGH FLIP: Sweet Summer Days of My Life ( Interior-BMI ) Bill Withers (Sussex 513) 1. Lookin' For A Love -Bobby Womack -UA 20% 44% #84 Summer Breeze (3:05) 108 I GOT TO TRY IT ONE TIME Isley Brothers -T -Neck -2253 (Gaucho/ Belinda /Kayvette/Double 2. The Entertainer -Marvin Hamlisch-MCA c/o Columbia, 51 W. 52nd, NYC Ak-Shun-BMI ) 18% 26% PROD: R. Isley, O. Isley & R. Isley Millie Jackson (Spring 144) PUB: Dawnbreaker Music-BMI (Dist: Polydor) WRITERS: J. Seals & D. Crofts 109 HEADLINE HUSTLER 3. Loco Motion -Grand Funk -Capitol 16% 78% FLIP: Part Il (St. Annes) #86 10CC (UK 49019) All In Love Is Fair (3:50) 110 SINGIN' IN THE RAIN 4. Dancing Machine -Jackson Five -Motown 14% 14% Barbra Streisand -Columbian -46024 (Robbins--ASCAPI 51 W. 52nd, NYC Sammy Davis Jr. ( MGM 14685) PROD: T. Lipuma 111 SATISFACTION GUARANTEED PUB: Stein & Van Stock, Inc. & Black Bull 5. A Very Special Love Song -Charlie Rich 13% 76% ( Mighty Three-BMI) Music, Inc.-ASCAP Harold Melvin And The Bluenotes WRITER: S. Wonder (Philadelphia 3543) -Epic ARR: Nick Nik De Caro Intl FLIP: Medley 112 SUNDOWN (Moose--CAPAC 6. Midnight At The Oasis -Maria Muldaur 11% 19% #87 Gordon Lightfoot (Reprise 1194) Standing At The End of The Line (2:45) 113 HELP YOURSELF Lobo -Big Tree -15001 (Stonediamond -WB c/o Atlantic, 75 Rockefeller Plaza, NYC Music-BMI) PROD: Phil Gernhard Undisputed Truth (Gordy 7134) PUB: Kaiser Music, Famous Music-ASCAP 114 BAD, BAD LEROY BROWN 7. Oh My My -Ringo Starr -Apple 10% 85% WRITER: Lobo (Blendingwell/American Broadcasting- FLIP: Stoney ASCAP Frank Sinatra (Reprise 1196) #91 115 SILVER THREADS 8. I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song - 10% 93% Goin' Down Slow (3:40) Bobby Blue Bland -Dunhill -D4379 AND GOLDEN NEEDLES Jim Croce -ABC 8255 Beverly Blvd, LA 90048 (Central-BMI) PROD: Steve Barri Linda Ronstadt (Asylum 11032) PUB: Saint Louis Music-BMI WRITER: J. D. Odom 116 LET'S GO, LET'S GO, LET'S GO 9. Just Don't Want To Be Lonely -Main 9% 18% ARR: Michael O'Martian (Lois-BMI) FLIP: Up & Down World The Chambers Brothers (Avco 4632) Ingredient -RCA 117 LOVE ME TENDER #95 (Elvis Presley-BMI) One Hell Of A Woman (2:52) Mick Ronson (RCA 0212) 10. The Show Must Go On Dog Mac Davis -Columbia -4.46004 -Three Night 9% 62% 51 W. 52nd, NYC 118 SWEET JANE PROD: Rick Hall (Dunbar/Oakfield Avenue-BMI ) -Dunhill PUB: Screen Gems -Columbia Music, Inc. & Lou Reed (RCA 0238) Songpainter Music, Sweet Glory Music, 119 SAXOPHONES Inc-BMI (ABC /Dunhill-BMI) 11. I've Been Searching So Long -Chicago 84% WRITERS: M. Davis & M. James Jimmy Buffett (Dunhill 4378) 8% ARR: Jimmy Haskell FLIP: A Poor Man's Gold 120 CHICAGO DAMM -Columbia (Alruby-ASCAP) #97 Bobbi Humphrey (Blue Note 395) Rock Around The (2:08) Werewolf Clock 121 I WON'T GIVE YOU UP 12. -Five Man Electrical Band 8% 8% Bill Haley -MCA -6025 (Big Seven-BMI) 100 City Universal Universal Plaza, City, Ecstasy, Passion & Pain -Polydor Calif. 91608 (Roulette 7151) PROD: None PUB: Myers Music Inc.-ASCAP 122 STONE COUNTY WRITERS: Jimmy DeKnight & Max C. (Goshen Road-BMI) 13. T.S.O.P.-MFSB-Phila. Int'I. 7% 90% Friedman Johnny Winter (Columbia 46006) ARR: None 123 IF I WERE A FLIP: Thirteen Women (and only one man in CARPENTER town) Hudson Bay-BMI) 14. Keep On Singing -Helen Reddy -Capitol 7% 80% Leon Russell (Shelter 40210) #98 124 SHE'S MY LADY Loving Arms (3:50) (Leslie Ann Gary-ASCAP) 15. Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing-Stevie 7% 7% Kris Kristofferson & Rita Collidge-A&M- Don Reed (MGM 14710) 1498 125 WHAT DO YOU Wonder-Tamla 1416 N. LaBrea, LA 90028 PROD: David Anderlee KNOW ABOUT LOVE PUB: Almo Music Corp.-ASCAP (Joel Sill & Friends/ Irving 16. Sundawn-Gordon WRITER: Tom Jans Old World-BMI) Lightfoot -WB 7% 7% ARR: None Apple & Appleberry (ABC 11415) FLIP: I'm Down (But I Keep Falling) 17. Oh #99 Very Young -Cat Stevens-A&M 7% 17% No Charge (3:09) Melba Montgomery-Elektra-45883 15 Columbus Circle, NYC 18. Let It Ride -Bachman, Turner Overdrive 53% PROD: Pete Drake 6% PUB: Wilderness Music, Inc.-BMI SUBSCRIBE -Mercury WRITER: Harlan Howard FLIP: I Love Him Because He's That Way #100 19. Tubular Bells -Mike Oldfield--Virgin 34% Simone (3:25) 6% Henry Gross-A&M-1494 TO 1416 N. La Brea, LA 90028 PROD: Terry Cashman & Tommy West for 20. I'm A Train -Albert Hammond -Mums 6% 20% Cashwest Prods. PUB: Sweet City Songs Inc.-ASCAP WRITER: Henry Gross CASH BOX ARR: None FLIP: Fly Away

CASH BOX TOP TEN HITS -MARCH 28, 1970 1. LET IT BE-BEATLES -APPLE JUST BACK 2. ABC -JACKSON 5-MOTOWN FROM A 3. INSTANT KARMA -JOHN ONO LENNON-APPLE SMASH TOUR 4. BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER -SIMON & GARFUNKEL in COLUMBIA 5. LOVE GROWS-EDISON LIGHTHOUSE -BELL AUSTRALIA Direction Management SIDNEY A. SEIDENBERG, INC. 6. RAPPER-JAGGERZ-KAMA SUTRA and 1414 Avenue of the Americas 7. HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN-FRIJID PINK -PARROT New York, New York 10019 NEW ZEALAND Telephone: (212) 421-2021 8. HE AIN'T HEAVY, HE'S MY BROTHER-HOLLIES-EPIC 9. SPIRIT IN THE SKY-NORMAN GREENBAUM-REPRISE 10. EVIL WAYS -SANTANA -COLUMBIA

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MC/1 RECORDS Established Acts Key Merc. Musical Isle LP Promo Scores NEW YORK -A special merchan- currently, the hot soundtrack "The dising and promo thrust, "The Album Sting," from MCA. Four Album March Release of the Month," launched by Musical Among the major accounts of Dec. has turned M.I.A. taking part are the Venture CHICAGO - Mercury Records has derground Live . . . with Lou Reed." Isle of America last scheduled four LP's by established ar- The package was put together by out to be one of the most successful Stores in Missouri and Kansas; Gold- tists for the label's March release. Paul Nelson of Mercury in conjunc- all-round sales efforts ever undertak- blatt's and Playback in Chicago; the Captain Beefheart and his Magic tion with Jeff Franklin of ATI and en by the firm. May Company and the Hecht Depart- Band's debut LP is "Unconditionally Dennis Katz, representing Lou Reed. The drive, which is national in ment Stores in the Washington- Guaranteed." A two month North The album features underground scope, includes the participation of Baltimore area; the Macy's and Em- American tour for the band begins songs as "Sweet Jane" as recorded at all M.I.A. branches, and involves a porium stores in the Bay Area of San with a two day engagement at the the Matrix club in San Francisco and major cooperative commitment from Francisco and Oakland and the May Whiskey A Go Go in Los Angeles on club dates throughout Texas in the rack jobbing company in associa- Company and Burstein-Applebee out- Apr. 3 in support of the album. It 1969. tion with a number of top labels. To lets in the Denver area. will be the first time in over two Lou Simon, vice-president, market- date, Capital, Disneyland, Motown, years Beefheart has performed in the ing said the product will be supported 20th Century, Polydor and MCA have U.S. and his first LP release in 16 through advertising, with the em- taken part in the program. A&M, Big Warner Push months. phasis on radio, although print ads Neighborhood, Warner Bros., Elektra- Ray Manzarek, founding member will appear on the trade and con- Asylum and RCA are scheduled for For Leo Sayer and keyboard player for The Doors sumer level. Much of the advertising April and May. will present his first solo album, enti- is geared in supporting live concert NEW YORK - Warner Bros. Rec- tled "The Golden Scarab," featuring and club dates as well as the product Program features ords has launched a major promo- Tony Williams (who has performed itself. The program features exposure of tional drive for Leo Sayer and his with John McLaughlin and Miles Da- the album of the week in a specially debut LP, "Silverbird." Sayer, who vis), Jerry Scheff (formerly with El- display in 869 stores serv- UA Declares designed composed the songs Dal- vis Presley) on bass and guitarist Major iced through M.I.A.'s branches in for Roger Larry Carlton, who has worked with Chicago, San Francisco, St. Louis, try's solo album, topped the U.K. The Crusaders. Manzarek's group is Push On War 'Live Memphis, Kansas City, Denver and charts when his album debuted in Bri- expected to tour together during the LOS ANGELES United Artists Baltimore. In-store play and an- tain last year. His single, "The Show spring. - are also involved, with Records announced a major advertis- nouncements Must Go On" was a number one rec- The Ohio Players moved to Mercu- ing and promotional campaign in the featured album heard daily in 431 ry with "Skintight." The seven -man support of War's new United Artists of the company's accounts. A number ord on British charts and was recent- group had a top 15 single last year album, "War Live." The emphasis is of store displays and window mer- ly covered by Three Dog Night in this with "Funky Worm." The single came on a program of outdoor advertising chandising are also being utilized. country. off their Pleasure album. The group is being coor- that includes "War Live posters The campaign, which is In support of Sayer's first U.S. booked through the William Morris placed on buses and/or subways in dinated at M.I.A.'s home office in Los Agency and is presently touring the Los Angeles (with a major billboard Angeles by Stu Burnat, received its tour, now in progress, each Warner U.S. on Sunset Strip), Cleveland, Philadel- first outing just a few days before regional marketing manager has be- The fourth album to debut on Mer- phia, Chicago, New York (with 300 Christmas of 1973 with the Disney- gun special marketing Sayer pro- cury this month is "1969 Velvet Un - subway stations being covered), De- land album of music from "Robin grams Hood" receiving the spotlight treat- tailored to meet requirements troit, Dallas and Atlanta. of each major market. Project 3 To The outdoor campaign is being sup- ment. Second of the series was Capi- ported by advertising, promotion and tol's Steve Miller album, "The Joker," A national contest for WEA sales- publicity fronts, highlighted by an followed in order by the Temptations' men has been initiated by Warner Release 4 LP's advertising campaign which will see "1900," on Motown; 20th Century's Bros. national sales manager Russ "Heartbeat It's A Lovebeat," with the NEW YORK - Project 3 announced ads in consumer oriented magazines, Thyrett. The WEA salesman who the release of four LP's this month. major newspapers, television spots on DeFranco Family; Polydor's "The They are: "Tony Mottola and the "In Concert" during the month of Best of John Mayall"; Capitol's new does the best job promoting Sayer Brass Menagerie," "Beatles Classics" April and multi -market radio spots. Anne Murray LP, "Love Song," and will receive a 1974 Pontiac Firebird. by Enoch Light & His Orchestra; Promotional aspects of the cam- Each regional marketing manager "Dino De Laurentis Presents Three paign include a poster featuring the Chrysalis has been empowered to run his own Original Soundtracks, "Crazy Joe," album cover, a window streamer and "The Stone Killer," and "The Valachi local Sayer contest with a color TV display piece (featuring the new al- Bows 3 LP's; prize Papers"; and "Great Hit Songs From bum and the entire UA War cata- or similar going to the individu- The Great Gatsby Era" by Enoch logue) designed for in-store use, and a al who has done the most for Sayer Light & The Light Brigade. reservicing of the War belt buckles Name Promo Execs within a given WEA branch. and pins at the local retail level. HOLLYWOOD - Chrysalis released ARE YOU A RECORDING ARTIST The program was designed by three albums last week in the United WHO DEMANDS THE BEST? United Artist's creative services de- States thru Warner Bros. Warner, Korvette DON'T LET INFLATION partment in cooperation with the Records are Procol Harum's "Exot MAKE YOU COMPROMISE! members of the group, War's man- is Birds and Fruit," Robin Trower's In 'Mame' Push CALL CENTURY PRODUCTIONS. agement and production company, "Bridge of Sighs" and Steeleye Span's "Now We Are Six," produced NEW YORK Warner Bros. Rec- We offer: 8 and 16 track recording, 24 - Far Out Productions and Far Out's - track Electrodyne console. Ampex and principals, Jerry Goldstein and Steve by Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull. ords' national promotion and mer- Scully equipment, mixing, Acoustavoiced Gold. Following the releases, Procol Monitoring, Baldwin Grand Piano, Drums, Harum begins touring in the eastern chandising campaign spotlighting the Miscellaneous Percussion, Guitar and The UA group was recently nomi- release of its "Mame" original Bass Amps, Sound Effects Library, Ham- nated for Grammys in two categories section of the U.S. on Apr. 26, exactly mond organ. Additional equipment avail- one week after Trower and his group soundtrack LP will be launched with able on request. (Best R & B Vocal Performance by a Check our low rates Duo, open an eastern tour with King Crim- display and advertising tie-ins with Vocal Group or Chorus and Best son. Steeleye Span comes here in CENTURY PRODUCTIONS 171 R & B Songwriter award for their twenty-three Korvette stores in the Washington Road, June. Sayreville, New Jersey gold record "The Cisco Kid") and is east. Window displays will feature currently in the midst of a European Company has introduced the three (easy access from New York City) albums at a special press -media - color stills from the film, mobiles, two (201) 238-5630 tour with a major summer tour of the record dealers private party in Bos- posters and costume sketches by United States planned. ton, under auspices of Kimmelman and Sutton. Chrysalis artist Leo Say- award -winning costume designer The- er entertained. odora Van Runkle. In the ultra competitive world Meanwhile, Chrysalis announces Immediate concentration of the that Fred Mancuso has joined the "Mame" campaign will be in the of records and tapes- promo department in Hollywood, while Greg Kimmelman has become northeast where the film has already GOLDEN/WONDERLAND RECORDS eastern promo director. Both report opened at New York's Radio City NO to national promo director Michael Music Hall. has COMPETITION Papale in Hollywood. Warners expects to expand the TRIPLE PLAY RACK Terry Ellis and Chris Wright are co -principals of Chrysalis, in London, campaign later this month as the film NO COMPETITION-on our new Triple Ploy will have opened in most major mar- NEW! 3 -sided display rack-uniquely ours while Derek Sutton heads up the west alone. coast offices. kets by month's end. NO COMPETITOR-has a better reputation ONLY 25" for wide consumer acceptance of WIDE their product. NO COMPETITION-on variety of repertoire, Holds from Fiddler on the Roof to 101 Nursery 160 LP's Rhymes. Product priced from 29 cents to $6.29. NO COMPETITOR-surpasses our product 180 quality. NO COMPETITION-in up-to-the-minute records merchandising aids: new catalogs, new products, new displays, new prepacks. NO COMPETITOR-boasts a sounder manufacturer - to -customer relationship, including pricing, advertising, and all day -in, day -out business practices. Sells Records 1.2-31 What Does This Mean To You? 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3 COURT & SPARK 36 WILD & PEACEFUL 70 LET ME BE THERE KOOL & THE GANG (De -Lite DEP 20113) 35 NEWTON JOHN (MCA 389) 39 JONI MITCHELL (Asylum 7E-1001) 2 OLIVIA TUBULAR BELLS 37 LOOKIN' FOR A LOVE AGAIN 71 THE JOKER BOBBY WOMACK (United Artists UA-LA199-G) 37 MILLER (Capitol 1125) 55 MIKE OLDFIELD (Virgin 13-105) (Dist: Atlantic) 6 STEVE

5 HOT CAKES INNERVISIONS 72 SHOW & TELL STEVIE WONDER (Tamla T326L) (Dist: Motown) 43 Road RR -3601) 68 CARLY SIMON (Elektra 7E-1002) 4 AL WILSON (Rocky

6 PLANET WAVES TODD 73 LIFE & TIMES TODD RUNDGREN (Bearsville 2 DR 6952) 44 JIM CROCE (ABC AB X 769) 77 BOB DYLAN (Asylum 7E -1003-A) 5 (Dist: W.B.) 7 BAND ON THE RUN GRAHAM CENTRAL STATION LIVE RHYMIN' BS 103 PAUL & SO -3415) 9 (Warner Bros. 2763) McCARTNEY WINGS (Apple PC 32855) 62 (Dist: Capitol) PAUL SIMON (Columbia MIGHTY LOVE MARIA MULDAUR GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD THE SPINNERS (Atlantic SD 7296) 101 8 (Reprise MS 2148) 48 ELTON JOHN (MCA 2-10003) 10 76 ON THE THIRD DAY THERE WON'T BE ANYMORE 9 SABBATH BLOODY SABBATH ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCH. (United Artists UA-LA188-F) 52 CHARLIE RICH (RCA APLI-0433) 47 BLACK SABBATH (Warner Bros. BS 2695) 7 SHININ' ON 77 BACHMAN-TURNER OVERDRIVE HEAD HUNTERS (Mercury SRM 1-673) 60 GRAND FUNK (Capitol SWAE 11278) HERBIE HANCOCK (Columbia KC 32731) 13 CHICAGO VII 78 WILD TALES GRAHAM NASH (Atlantic SD7288) 54 11 YOU DON'T MESS AROUND (Columbia C2 32810) - WITH JIM JIM CROCE (ABC 756) 11 THUNDERBOX 79 LET'S GET IT ON HUMBLE PIE (A&M SP -3611) 51 MARVIN GAYE (Tamla T329VI) (Dist: Motown) 67 RHAPSODY IN WHITE LOVE UNLIMITED ORCHESTRA (20th Century T-533) 15 A NEW LIFE 80 ICE WATER THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND (Capricorn CP-0124) 63 LEO KOTTKE (Capitol ST 11262) 49 13 AMERICAN GRAFFITI/SOUNDTRACK (Dist: W.B.) (MCA 2 8001) 14 81 OUT HERE ON MY OWN 47 RINGO LAMONT DOZIER (ABC ABCX 804) 65 UNBORN CHILD RINGO STARR (Apple SWAL 3413) (Dist: Capitol) 41 SEALS & CROFTS (Warner Bros. W 2761) 20 82 SPECTRUM 48 STONE GON BILLY COBHAM (Atlantic SD 7268) 73 THE STING BARRY WHITE (20th Century T-423) 50 MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK (MCA 390) 22 ME IN LIFE 83 LONG HARD CLIMB LET YOUR HELEN REDDY (Capitol SMAS 11213) 83 ARETHA FRANKLIN (Atlantic SD 7292) 69 LOVE IS THE MESSAGE MFSB (Phila. Intl KZ 32707) 21 ROCK & ROLL ANIMAL 84 ANTHOLOGY SMOKEY ROBINSON & THE MIRACLES 84 LOU REED (RCA APL 1-0472) 79 17 TALES FROM TOPOGRAPHIC OCEANS (Motown M793R3) YES (Atlantic SD2-908) 8 51 SUNSHINE/TV SOUNDTRACK 85 DARK SIDE OF THE MOON CLIFF DEYOUNG & CHRISTINA RAINES (MCA -387) 53 18 BACHMAN-TURNER OVERDRIVE II PINK FLOYD (Harvest SMAS 11163) (Dist: Capitol) 86 (Mercury SRM 1696) 19 WAR LIVE 86 ELVIS A LEGENDARY PERFORMER WAR (United Artists UA-LA193-J) 76 WHAT WERE ONCE VICES ARE VOL. 1 ELVIS PRESLEY (RCA CPLI 0341) 71 NOW HABITS 53 IMAGINATION DOOBIE BROS. (Warner Bros. W2750) 27 GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS (Buddah BDS 5141) 56 CLAUDINE 20 THE WAY WE WERE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK VERY SPECIAL LOVE SONGS BDS 5602 ST) ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK 18 (Buddah CHARLIE RICH (Epic KE 32531) 82 (Columbia KS 32830) SUNDOWN 88 FULL SAIL THE PAYBACK 55 LOGGINS MESSINA (Columbia KC 32540) 90 GORDON LIGHTFOOT (Warner Bros. MS 2177) 57 JAMES BROWN (Polydor PD 2-37) 24 SALAD SURGERY SEASONS IN THE SUN 22 BEHIND CLOSED DOORS 56 BRAIN TERRY JACKS (Bell 1307) 129 EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER (Manticore MS 66669) 26 CHARLIE RICH (Epic KE 32247) 12 (Dist. Atlantic) 90 SKELETONS FROM THE CLOSET BURN BACK 70 OAKLAND GRATEFUL DEAD (Warner Bros. W 2764) 95 DEEP PURPLE (Warner Bros. W2766) 32 TOWER OF POWER (Warner Bros. BS 2749) 81 91 BANG 24 ALL AMERICAN BOY 58 LOS COCHINOS JAMES GANG (Atco SD -707) 92 RICK DERRINGER (Blue Sky KZ 32481) 23 CHEECFt & CHONG (Ode SP 77019) (Dist: A&M) 59 THAT'S A PLENTY POEMS, PRAYERS & PROMISES OPEN OUR EYES POINTED SISTERS (Blue Thumb BTS 6009) 111 JOHN DENVER (RCA LSP 4499) 30 EARTH, WIND & FIRE (Columbia KC 32712) 85 93 BETTE MIDLER THE SINGLES 26 1969-1973 UNREAL BETTE MIDLER (Atlantic SD 7270) 72 THE CARPENTERS (A&M SP 3601) 16 60 BLOODSTONE (London XPS 634) 58 94 JONATHAN LIVINGSTON SEAGULL 27 ROCK ON 61 TO KNOW YOU IS TO LOVE YOU NEIL DIAMOND/ORIGINAL MOVIE SOUNDTRACK 78 DAVID ESSEX (Columbia KC 32560) 28 (Columbia KS 32550) B. B. KING (ABC ABCX 794) 61

28 SHIP AHOY 62 LAID BACK 95 DON'T CRY NOW O'JAYS (Phila. Int'l KZ 32408) 17 LINDA RONSTADT (Asylum SD 5064) 80 GREGG ALLMAN (CP 0166) (Dist: W.B.) 64

29 IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME EUPHRATES RIVER KNIGHT TIME NEW BIRTH (RCA APLI-0285) 31 GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS (Soul S741VI) 105 THE MAIN INGREDIENT (RCA APLI-0335) 87

I 97 MUSCLE OF LOVE 30 GOT A NAME ANTHOLOGY JIM CROCE (ABC ABCX 797) 25 64 ALICE COOPER (Warner Bros, 2747) 74 GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS (Motown M79252) 66 31 ENERGIZED 65 UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF 98 THE LAST TIME I SAW HIM DIANA ROSS (Motown M 812V11) 70 FOGHAT (Bearsville BR 6950) (Dist: W.B.) 33 LOVE UNLIMITED (20th Century T 414) 29

SAINTS & SINNERS IT'S TOO LATE TO STOP NOW 99 QUADROPHENIA WHO (MCA MCA2-1004) 93 JOHNNY WINTER (Columbia KC 32715) 36 VAN MORRISON (Warner Bros. 2BS 2760) 89 A LOVE SONG 67 1990 100 DIFFERENT DRUMS ANNE MURRAY (Capitol ST -11266) 38 TEMPTATIONS (Gordy G956VI) (Dist: Motown) 45 LINDA RONSTADT (Capitol ST 11269) 91 cgisit TOP 100 Albums

LIVE FROM DEEP IN THE HEART PRETZEL LOGIC GET YOUR WINGS OF TEXAS STEELY DAN (ABC ABCD 808) AEROSMITH (Columbia KC 32847) - COMMANDER CODY & HIS LOST PLANET AIRMEN 110 ERES TU 1936-1973 (Paramount PAS 1017) MOCEDADES (Tara TRS 53000) 136 BOBBY DARIN (Motown) 162 BLUE MAGIC 127 CREATIVE SOURCE HERO & HEROINE (Atco 7038) 113 STRAWBS (A&M SP -3507) 162' (Sussex SRA 8027) 128 FREE TO BE, YOU & ME i153 DAWN'S NEW RAGTIME FOLLIES MISSING WHITE HOUSE TAPES DAWN (Bell 1130) 119 MARLO THOMAS (Bell 1110) 123 NATIONAL LAMPOON (Blue Thumb BTS 6008) 144 154 THE CAPTAIN AND ME HOOKED ON A FEELING 129 DIANA & MARVIN DOOBIE BROTHERS (Warner Bros. 2694) 132 BLUE SWEDE (EMI ST -11286) (Dist: Capitol) DIANA ROSS & MARVIN GAYE (Motown M803V11) 131 130 SOLAR FIRE 155 I'VE GOT SO MUCH TO GIVE TALKING BOOK BARRY WHITE (20th Century T-407) 160 MANFRED MANN (Polydor PD 6019) 135 STEVIE WONDER (Tamla T 3196) 156 SUZI QUATRO 106 THE BEST OF BREAD HERE COMES INSPIRATION (Bell 1302) 159 PAUL WILLIAMS (A&M SP -3606) 140 (Elektra EKS 75056) 107 157 DIAMOND GIRL 107 I'M COMING HOME 132 WOULD YOU LAY WITH ME SEALS & CROFTS (Warner Bros. BS 2699) 133 TANYA TUCKER (Columbia KC 32744) 137 JOHNNY MATHIS (Columbia KC 32451) 112 158 THE DELLS VS. THE DRAMATICS THIS IS WHAT HERE FOR THE DRAMATICS (Cadet CA60027) 164 STAFFORD I'M JIM ROY BUCHANNAN (Polydor PD 6020) 141 (MGM SE -4947) 120 TOM SCOTT & THE L.A. EXPRESS 134 FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE LAST (Ode SP 77021) (Dist: A&M) 170 109 HIGH ON THE HOG BLACK OAK ARKANSAS (Atco SD 7035) 75 HARD TOWN WOVOKA TOM T. HALL (Mercury SRM 1-687) 126 REDBONE (Epic KE 32462) 174 LOUD 'N' PROUD 135 BRIGHT WHITE KISS NAZARETH (A&M SP 3509) 117 SHAWN PHILIPS (A&M SP 4402) 99 (Casablanca NB 9001) (Dist: W.B.) 172 111 JOY INSANE ASYLUM 162 PRESS-ON ISAAC HAYES (Stax/ Enterprise 5007) 97 KATHI McDONALD (Capitol ST -11224) 148 DAVID T. WALKER (Ode SP 77020) (Dist: A&M) 166 112 CHICAGO VI GOOD TIMES 163 3+3 (Columbia KC 32400) 98 s ELVIS PRESLEY (RCA CPU -0475) ISLEY BROS. (T -Neck 32452) (Dist: Epic) 138 TAPESTRY 113 138 TWIN PEAKS 164 LIVING & DYING IN 3/4 TIME CAROLE KING (Ode 77009) (Dist: A&M) 116 MOUNTAIN (Columbia/Windfall PG -32818) 142 JIMMY BUFFETT (Dunhill DSD-50132) 169 114 HOUSES OF THE HOLY LONDON UNDERGROUND 165 GIANT BOX LED ZEPPELIN (Atlantic SD 7255) 114 HERBIE MANN (Atlantic SD1648) 152 DON SEBESKY (CTI CTX 6031/32) 165 'JUSTMENTS SELLING ENGLAND BY THE POUND 166 ARMED & EXTREMELY DANGEROUS GENESIS (Charisma FS 6060) 150 BILL WITHERS (Sussex SRA 8032) (Dist: Atlantic) FIRST CHOICE (Philly Groove PG 1400) 167 116 HALF-BREED 141 STOMP YOUR HANDS, CLAP (Dist: Bell) CHER (MCA 2104) 118 YOUR FEET 167 MONTROSE SLADE (Warner Bros. BS 2770) 143 (Warner Bros. 2740) 168 117 BIG BAMBU 168 GET IT TOGETHER CHEECH & CHONG (Ode SP 77014) (Dist: A&M) 100 SOMETHING'S HAPPENING JACKSON FIVE (Motown 783) PETER FRAMPTON (A&M SP -3619) 151 118 THE PHOSPHORESCENT RAT 169 E.H. IN THE U.K. HOT TUNA (Grunt BFLI-0348) 104 QUEEN OF THE NIGHT EDDIE HARRIS (Atlantic SD 1647) MAGGIE BELL (Atlantic SD 7293) 153 119 A19)0 170 MAKOOSA MAN `ef - LED ZEPPELIN (Atlantic SD 7208) 115 144 LYNYRD SKYNYRD MANU DIBANGO (Atlantic SD 7276) 171 (Sounds Of The South 363) (Dist: MCA) 102 120 CHECK IT OUT 171 VIRGO RED TAVARES (Capitol ST 11258) 88 IN CONCERT ROY AYERS (Polydor PD 6016) 121 THE BEACH BOYS IN CONCERT DEODATO & AIRTO (CTI 6041) 157 172 ABANDONED LUNCHEONETTE (Warner Bros. 2RS 6484) 94 146 MANHOLE DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES (Atlantic SD 7269) 173 GRACE SLICK (Grunt BFLI 0347) (Dist: RCA) 106 122 BADFINGER 173 SLOW DANCER (Warner Bros. BS 2762) 127 147 FOR EVERYMAN BOZ SCAGGS (Columbia KC 32760) JACKSON BROWNE (Asylum SD 5607) 154 123 BOB DYLAN 174 STRAIGHT AHEAD (Columbia PC 32747) 96 I CAN'T STAND THE RAIN BRIAN AUGER'S OBLIVION EXPRESS ANN PEEBLES (Hi XSHL 32079) (Dist: London) 158 124 BROTHERS & SISTERS (RCA APLI-0454) ALLMAN BROTHERS (Capricorn CP 0111) 122 149 JAMALCA 175 RIPPLE (Dist: W.B.) AHMAD JAMAL (20th Century 432) 156 (GRC GA5005)

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1 TSOP (THE SOUND OF PHILA.) 18 MY MISTAKE WAS 36 I'LL BE THE OTHER WOMAN 54 YOUR FUNNY MOODS MFSB (Phila. Int'l ZS7 3540) 1 TO LOVE YOU Soul Children (Stax 0182) 25 Skip McHoney And The Casuals 54 BEST THING THAT EVER Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye 20 PEPPER BOX (DC Intl 5003) HAPPENED TO ME (Motown 1269) The Peppers (Event 213) 42 THE SAME LOVE Gladys Knight (Buddah 403) 3 19 CARELESS WITH OUR LOVE 38 WHEN THE FUEL RUNS OUT THAT MADE ME LAUGH JUST DON'T WANT Johnny Taylor (Stax 0193) 11 Executive Suite (Babylon 1111) 38 Bill Withers (Sussex 513) 61 20 I GOT TO TRY IT ONE TIME SUMMER BREEZE LOVING YOU TO BE LONELY Millie Jackson (Spring 144) 21 Isley Brothers (T -Neck ZS7 2253) 44 The Main Ingredient (RCA APBO 0205) 6 Johnny Nash (Epic 5-11070) 59 21 HOMELY GIRL 40 IF YOU WERE MY WOMAN THE LONE RANGER PAYBACK The Chi -Lites (Brunswick 55505) 19 Latimore (Glades 1720) 43 Oscar Brown Jr. (Atlantic 3001) 67 James Brown (Polydor 7 14223) I'M WEAK FOR YOU/ POWER LOVE OF LOVE FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY iMIGHTY SATISFACTION Martha Reeves (MCA 40194) 49 °'Jays (Phila. IntlZS7 3544) Spinners (Atlantic 3006) 2 - Harold Melvin And The Bluenotes 36 GETTIN' WHAT YOU WANT (Phila. Int'l ZS7 3543) CARRY ME OUTSIDE WOMAN Joe Simon (Spring 145) 50 William Bell (Stax 0198) 68 Bloodstone (London 1052) Z SWEET STUFF Sylvia (Vibration 529) 28 i43 TRYING TO HOLD 60 TELL ME WHAT'CHA 7 LOOKIN' FOR A LOVE Bobby Womack (UA XW 375 W) 4 24 WHO IS HE, AND ON TO MY WOMAN GONNA DO General Crook (Wand 11270) 6A TOUCH A HAND, WHAT IS HE TO YOU Lamont Dozier (ABC 11407) 22 Creative Source (Sussex 509) 26 44 SWEET DAN 61 HELP YOURSELF MAKE A FRIEND The Undisputed Truth (Gordy 7134) 63 The Staple Singers (Stax 0196) 10 HONEY PLEASE, CAN'T YA SEE Betty Everett (Fantasy 714) 40 Barry White (20th Cent. 2077) 29 DANCING MACHINE 45 AND I PANICKED I'M IN LOVE Jackson Five (Motown 1286) 14 26 BEST THING THAT EVER The Dramatics (Volt 4105) 46 Aretha Franklin (Atlantic 2999) KEEP IT IN THE FAMILY HAPPENED TO ME DON'T YOU WORRY Persuaders (Atco 6956) 27 46 SHE CALLS ME BABY Leon Haywood (20th Cent. 2056) 13 J. Kelly And The Premiers 41 'BOUT A THING 11 THANKS FOR SAVING HEAVENLY (Roadshow 7005) Stevie Wonder (Tamla 54245) The Temptations (Gordy 32 MY LIFE 7135) BE THANKFUL FOR 64 LET'S GO, LET'S GO, LET'S GO GOIN' DOWN SLOW Billy Paul (Phila. Intl ZS7 3538) 12 WHAT YOU Chamber Brothers (Avco 4632) 66 Bobby Blue Bland (Dunhill 4379) 33 GOT YOU MAKE ME William DeVaughn 65 HEY BABE (IS THE CHAMELEON (Roxbury BRBO 0236) FEEL BRAND NEW Herbie Hancock (Columbia 4-46002) 35 CAN YOU HANDLE IT GETTIN' STILL GOOD) Stylistics (Avco 4634) 15 The Joneses (Mercury 73458) 30 WILLIE PASS THE WATER Graham Central Station (WB 7782) 58 - Ripple (GRC 1013) 30 66 MESSING UP A GOOD THING MIGHTY MIGHTY 49 PARTY BUMP Earth, Wind & Fire (Columbia 4-46007) 16 31 NEWSY NEIGHBORS John Edwards (Aware 037) 70 Gentlemen & Their Ladies (Jean 731) 52 First Choice (Philly Groove 183) 14 IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME 31 67 WEYA 32 SOUND YOUR FUNKY HORN 50 THE FUNKY BIRD Manu Dibango (Atlantic 3000) The New Birth (RCA APBO 0185) 5 - K. C. Sunshine Band (t.K. 1003) 34 Rufus (Stax 0192) 51 68 YOU MAKE THE SUNSHINE LET'S GET MARRIED 51 THIS HEART The Temprees (We Produce 1813) Al Green (Hi 2262) 23 I BELIEVE The Ebonys (Phila. Int'I ZS7 3541) 39 Gene Redding (Haven 7000) 53 16 I WOULDN'T GIVE YOU UP 69 SALLY B. WHITE Ecstasy, Passion & Pain 17 BENNIE AND THE JETS 52 TOUCH AND GO Charles Bevel (A&M 1501) (Roulette 7151) Elton John (MCA 40198) 56 Al Wilson (Rocky Road 30076) 55 70 UNDER THE INFLUENCE 17 I WISH IT WAS ME 35 BOOGIE DOWN 53 I'M YOURS OF LOVE Tyrone Davis (Dakar 4529) 9 Eddie Kendricks (Tamla 54243) 18 Syl Johnson (Hi 2260) 57 Love Unitd. (20th Cent. 2082) goeta4h. Siele

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Millions will see Freddie perform Hang In There Girl on National Television! March 28-ABC Wide World of Entertainment April 4-Dean Martin's Music Country U.S.A. NBC East Euro Rock Star Cuts U.S. Album Via CBS Intl NEW YORK Czeslaw Niemen, a longhaired denim -clad, bejeweled per- Russian -born, -Polish -bred rock star, former works strictly for a flat fee has completed his first record in the from the state-owned label. Currently United States for CBS International. under contract to CBS Records in The album will showcase original Nie- Germany, Niemen's sings in five lan- men compositions portraying his guages (Russian, French, Italian, En- At the 6th annual ASCAP-Deems Taylor Award ceremonies in the board room Slavic roots plus blues; rock 'n roll glish, and Polish). of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers: winner Bruce Pollock whose articles appeared in Rock magazine, composer-teacher Hugo and folk with Nieman playing key- During his recent trip to the United board and synthesizer. Weisgal who served as a judge, Lillian Libman honored for her book on the States, Niemen recorded an I with a late Igor Stravinsky, Robert Finn, whose award celebrated his articles as A one-time serious student and band which included Jan Hammer and music critic of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Alan Rich, New York Magazine child prodigy symphony orchestra Rick Laird, both formerly with the music critic and Senior Editor who collected his second ASCAP-Deems Taylor conductor, Nieman's style has evolved Mahavishnu Orchestra. Other musi- Award, ASCAP President Stanley Adams who presented the scrolls and checks, from many musical influences. He was cians were: Michal Urbaniak on vio- Professor Charles Schwartz whose winning book treated "Music and Musical an avid collector of American records lin, Don Grolnick on Life in Soviet Russia," composer -arranger -writer Alex Wilder honored for his as a youngster, obtaining them from keyboard, Steve Khan, Carl Rabinowitz and John book on "American Popular Song"-a work on composers, musical theatre a Polish DJ friend. Among the conductor and composer Lehman Engel whose award recognized his MacMillan western artists he enjoys are Ray Abercrombie on guitars and Davie book titled "Words With Music," ASCAP composer and Deems Taylor judge Charles and Stevie Wonder. Today, he Johnson on Percussion. In addition to Billy Taylor, Joan Kennedy Taylor-daughter of the late ASCAP president is Eastern Europe's number one singing and playing keyboard, Nie - Deems Taylor, and ASCAP composers and board members Harold Arlen and singer, with CBS International Gerald Marks. Marks was a judge, as was Dr. Vincent Persichetti of the grooming him for world-wide super- men's songs were written with lyri- Juilliard faculty. star status. Niemen had been serious- cist Norman Simon. ly considered as David Clayton Thom- as' replacement when Thomas left Blood, Sweat & Tears. More Gold For Garner's 2nd New Riders LP, Niemen first appeared at The Olym- pia Theatre, performing in the 1961 Seals & Crofts LP Via London Nat'l Tour Set NEW YORK Erroll Garner is put- International Stars of Rock Show. NEW YORK Seals & Crofts' cur- - NEW YORK The New Riders of This month -long international extrava- - ting the finishing touches on a new the Purple Sage- will tour again in ganza featured such major artists as rent Warner Bros. LP, "Unborn album, "Magician," which London re- April, in the U.S. and Columbia Rec- Dionne Warwicke and the Shirelles. Child," has been certified gold by the Records is rushing for immediate ords will issue their newest album, In 1965, Niemen met with success at a RIAA in recognition of sales total- lease. "Home, Home on the Road," to break MIDEM appearance and he has since The album is Garner's first new re- ling one million dollars. The duo's work in 18 is ac- before the tour begins. Release also given concerts throughout Europe, corded months. He will tie in with a "Midnight Special" both east and west. previous two Wanrer Bros. albums, companied by a new rhythm section, Tate; Bob- airing. Following his initial success as a "Diamond Girl," and "Summer including drummer Grady The schedule, said manager Joe Breeze," went gold and both went by Cranshaw on Fender and acousti- lead singer in the early 1960's with cal bass; and Jose Mangual, conga Kerr, includes Villanova University, his first group Black and Blue, Nie- platinum, selling in excess of one mil- drummer. An organ and tambourine with Commander Cody & His Lost men went on to form a second lion units each. on one of the selec- Planet Airmen; the Orpheum Theater group, Niemen and Watercolors. His also add accents in Boston, and the return to the New newest group is simply called, Nie- Seals & Crofts are in the midst of a tions. York Academy of Music, with David national four month concert tour In addition to a brace of contem- men. porary selections and standards, Gar- Bromberg. The Riders set a boxoffice While home, in Poland, he performs playing before sell-out audiences in ner includes four new works which he record there last Thanksgiving, and concerts through the auspices of the large capacity venues in major mar- had more than $50,000 advance, a has composed for the album. A gos- month before reported state -sanctioned Polish Jazz Feder- kets acros the country. They are also pel -flavored opus, "One Good Turn" this show, pro- ation, and for Eastern Europe, he moter Howard Stein. doing a number of TV appearances on reflects Garner's early days, when in records on the state-owned MUZA la- his pre -teens, he played at services in Academy date will take place on bel wth 6 million records sold to date. both local and network programs the sanctified church tents. Easter weekend, and will be first of Beyond Eastern Europe, the during the course of the tour. The entire album was recorded in annual appearances there during that one evening, and is totally im- holiday. The group also will return to provised. All of the works are com- the Academy on Thanksgiving, for its plete; there are no edits. Garner is third appearance there on that day. beginning his fourth decade as a re- Between those two dates, neither the cording artist. Riders nor Cody will appear in New London Records execs are planning York except for a Central Park con- if a multi -pronged campaign for cert in the summer. launching the album. Because of Gar- Nine of the group's appearances ner's multi -faceted audiences and are at colleges, including the Univ. of you are markets, the album will be directed at Toronto Apr. 18, the lone Canadian several markets and media, including date. colleges and black audiences, plus The group, which has "Panama reading jazz and MOR markets. Herb Gold- Red" album out on Columbia, will farb and Bob Small of London. headline Apr. 7 at the Shakespeare The album was produced for Lon- Theater in Stratford, Conn., then be someone else's don release by Octave Records, and is top -billed Apr. 13-14 at the Academy the second work by Garner for the of Music in New York. The tour London label, following his earlier al- winds up June 7-8 at Winterland in copy of bum, "Gemini." 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R i3 B INGREDIENTS-Melvin Van Peebles, now a recording artist NATRA'S `Excellence In Communications' with Atlantic, dropped into the CB offices to do some rappin'. And, rap he did. It doesn't take long to understand that Melvin is a no-nonense, a no BS 'for Banquet Heralds New Directions real' man! Melvin tells it like it is. He is a man of the street and he knows what the street is all about. In this respect Melvin is not unlike that of James NEW YORK - With an excellent both drum and vocal. is about. Because, this is where it is happening. By the way, James Brown production, the National Association The program then moved through Brown. And, you can rest assuredly that James Brown knows what the street of Television and Radio Artists the period of slavery to the Blues, is about. Because, this is where it is happening. By the way, James Brown presented their first annual "Excel- with Voices, Inc. taking over with a has recent -gotten his first 'certified' Gold Record, with his "Payback" LP. lence in Communications Awards self-contained production. Introduced New York Hilton's Melvin has a newly released released LP, "What The . . . You Mean I Can't Banquet" at the by Mrs. Rachel Robinson (the late Sing?" (The material in this LP, except for Stevie's "Superstition," was created, Grand Ballroom, Saturday evening, Jackie Robinson's widow), the musi- written and produced by Melvin. To simply dismiss this album without really March 9th. The opinions expressed by cal theatre group started out with a getting into it may be a mistake. "A Birth Certificate "So Many Bars" the huge turnout were nearly unani- series of "field hollers" and "shouts" are some of the Peebles statements that requires undivided attention ... Ron mous in saying that the Awards ban- and modulated into early Blues, min- Holden, who had a big record in 1960 with "Love You So," is back in the quet, hosted by the Jack Walker strel shows, and the Bessie Smith era. groove with, "Can You Talk" on NOW Records, a division of Original Sound, Chapter (NY) far excelled the past The Opates, a four man vocal located at 7120 Sunset Blvd., L.A. The single is beginning to happen in many NATRA functions. group, in a brilliant acapella per- key areas. Paul Politi, vicepresident of the label, is also a co -writer on the Love While the "Excellence in Communi- formance, gave a beautiful demon- Untld. tune, "Under The Influence Of Love ... On behalf of the Stax Organ- cations Awards" presentation was stration of "street corner singers," ization, Dennie Parker (director of public relations) made a sizable contribu- conceived by NATRA's executive di- more commonly known as "doo wop." tion to the Memphis Volunteer Placement Program. The presentation was rector, Richard Thomas, the actual Loretta Long-of Sesame Street fame made at a testimonial dinner, honoring out -going director Frances Hooks, program was created and artistically and now a PH.D., provided the wife of FC Commissioner Ben Hooks. (These contributions to the Placement directed by one of the music indus- whimsical introductions for the Program's scholarship fund which aids high school seniors to seek college try's top producer/consultants. Peter Opates and the next feature, a "love careers). Deanie made the presentation to Ms. Joyce Blackman, the new direc- Long. Both men have collaborated duet" by Vivian Reed and Fred Grip- tor of the program. (How many Record Companys take an active effort in sup- successfully before, most notably with per, a fantastic rendition of porting communities that have spelled success for these same companys)? the production of the annual Black "Makeup To Breakup." in But this pro- In fact, this particular subject was discussed at a F.O.R.E. general meeting Expos held Chicago. A prepared sequence entitled "Mass beyond the Expos in held in NYC (March 20). The guest speaker was Rev. Sharp, a young black, duction was even Communicators" showed the use of who has helped mobilize and organize a signficant legion of teenage blacks content-and without "Superstar" the electronic media by A. Phillip and other minority teeners, to bring about more community awarenss. It was name entertainment; the show was a Randolph, Jesse Jackson, the late also pointed out that the organizationis currently negotiating with Record most beautiful pageant depicting the Malcom X and Martin Luther King, involvement-and influence-of Black using excerpts from their speeches to Companys in New York to see what type of programs could be instituted to and help teeners with job programs, workshops, etc., Rev. Sharp pointed out people on the communications illustrate the point. Somewhere, the in America. that teeners spend a healthy amount related music industries point of departure was almost min- of bucks for records, and the labels, in Com- reaping these profits, neglect the community. Watch for near future The awards for Excellence ute, Herrell Chauncey appeared on develop- to FCC Commis- ments. The next (NATRA) Jack Walker Chapter meet is tentatively for munications went stage and gave a remarkable imper- slated L. Hooks; Isaac April 2 Aretha Franklin, with her new LP, "Let Me In Your Life," has sioner Benjamin sonation of Dr. King-its effect was ... put Ganz Cooney, president it all together. Indeed, it is a pleasure to be sharing these experiences with Hayes; Joan startling, to say the least! of the Children's Television Work- The prelude was followed by a seg- her at this moment in history. Sam Cooke, is honored, but he is gone. Aretha and is with us now and a legend. shop (producers of Sesame Street ment called "NATRA News: Past, the Electric Company) ; Texases CHECK IT OUT DEPT.-"Pander Man," a Brinkley & Parker side on the Present and Future." It featured ABC newly formed Darnel Records famed deejay, William "Boy" Brown; newscaster John Johnson, Bob Tea- Ltd.. "Lay A Little Lovin' On Me" by Baby (no longer Washington And Don Gardner is now in single release from "Soul!", a television show gue and Carl Stokes of NBC, and Master Five. broadcasted); Dick Gregory; and the WNEW- don drossell Marion Etoile -Watson of late CBS Correspondent, Ms. Michele TV, Metromedia, who "broadcasted" Clark. episodes of NATRA's nearly two de- The production opened with a the- cades of communications involve- atircal prelude based on different ment. ways of communicating, from earliest The Pre -Presentations activity was times until today. While stage, screen culminated by a hilarious satire on and television actor Ossie Davis in- Black "disc-jockeys" in general, a one- toned the prologue, Ghanaian musi- man original sketch done by "AJASS" cian Joe Mensah-with two other theatrical director Frank Adu, a bril- West African accompanists situated liant young actor. in the side balconies-played and The actual presentations of the sev- chanted ancient calls and responses, en awards were revolutionary in REDD'S NAUGHTIEST! communicating with each other with awards presentations. As spotlights were pinpointed on those who recited the accomplishments of those hon- ONE HUNDRED PER InnerVision II ored, the honorees sat silently, silhou- etted in darkness. On a given cue, CENT NAUGHTY- Joins WEA Group another spot picked out the honored Only bad, bold, dar- guest as the presentor disappeared- NEW YORK Warner Bros. Rec- vis-a-vis, their now darkened spot. ing red-hot, sugges- - ords announced agreement with In- Ellis Haizlip, the producer of tive and blush making nerVision II, a new soul -oriented la- "Soul!", accepted for the production bel headquartered in Chicago. The jokes and stories are staff of the once popular national tel- first release from InnerVision II via evision show. Ms. Joan Ganz Cooney, included in this Warner Bros. is the debut single by William "BOY" Brown and Isaac Windy City, a six member group. The "Adults Only" an- Hayes accepted their awards gra- single "If By Chance" b/w "Hey It's ciously, in person. The awards for thology. A potent Over" is being rush released immedi- Michele Clark, who was killed in the ately. answer to the clamor airplane crash that also killed the George Williams, national promo- wife of Watergate conspirator E. of comedy fans who tion director for the label said Inner - Howard Hunt, and members of the Vision II will be involved with new like the "dirty stuff." family of Ewart Abner, President of talent. "We picked Warner Bros Rec- Motown Records, was accepted by ords because we think it is a company CBS Newscaster, John Hart. with the most to offer in the areas of CURRENT REDD FOXX COMEDY HITS dedication of purpose and determina- Cecil Hale, the new NATRA Pres- tion," Williams stated, "this fits our ident, issued a challenge both to his REIM F011 fellow constituents and to the com- su

40 Cash Box - March 30, 1974 RUB NEWS (con't) ALL THAT'S JAZZ Kool & The Gang Gathering Awards Billy Taylor's Peacock Alley Swings; Pianists Gather At Waldorf Opening

A KOOL AWARD-In the first "Soul Poll" conducted by Los Angeles radio station KGFJ, the listeners voted Kool & The Gang the Top Instrumental Group. From every indication, 1974 will bring many more awards to the popular band. Their current single, "Jungle Boogie", recently qualified as a gold record and their "Wild And Peaceful" album on De -Lite Records is selling very well. Seen above (left to right): Red Schwartz, West Coast promotion for De -Lite Records; Ronald Bell of Kool & The Gang; Ronald Bynum, program director NEW YORK, WALDORF-(Left to right) Ellis Larkins, Blossom Dearie, of KGFJ; Robert "Kool" Bell and "D.T." Thomas of Kool & The Gang; and Eubie Blake, Billy Taylor, George Wein, Ahmad Jamal and Harold Mabern at Fred Fioto, president of De -Lite Records. the opening of the Billy Taylor Trio in the Waldorf Astoria's Peacock Alley (March 7). The booking, which will continue until at least May 1, inaugurates Calvin Carter TV Weekends a new jazz entertainment policy in Peacock Alley. Produces Butler For The `Gang' Buddy Rich Opens 'Buddy's Place' CHICAGO - Calvin Carter, veteran NEW YORK - Recording artists producer and former vice president of Kool & The Gang will be making NEW YORK - Buddy Rich, who fortably. There will be a light menu Vee-Jay Records, is producing the up- major television appearances on three says "I just play my drums," hopes and liquid refreshments. It will be coming Jerry Butler album for consecutive weekends in March and that the jazz world will beat a path to reasonably priced and aimed at that Mercury Records. Carter recently April. The seven -member band taped his own night club door for the first great cross-section of jazz enthusi- completed producing Charles Bevel ABC -TV's "Like It Is," scheduled Sat- time in his career, when he opens asts. Buddy plans to do two shows a ("Meet Mississippi Charles Bevel") urday, March 23; ABC -TV's "In Con- "Buddy's Place" on Wednesday even- night (except Sundays) with time out and LTD ("Love, Togetherness, & De- cert" on Friday, March 29 and NBC - ing, April 10th, at 64th Street & Sec- for touring. votion") for A&M Records and is TV's "Rhythm & Blues" special ond Avenue (above popular steak NOTE: There will be a gala press currently producing Terry Callier for hosted by Lou Rawls on Saturday, house, Sam's). opening on Tuesday, April 9th from 6 Cadet (Chess) Records. April 6. "Buddy's Place" will seat 200 corn- to 9 PM.

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Cash Box - March 30, 1974 41 Century Prod. Warner Bros. Inks Opens Studio Mitzi Gaynor To SAYREVILLE, N.J. - Mickey Joe Yannich and Bob Ligotin ) of the New TV, Record Pact Jersey rock group Metagon have an- NEW YORK - Warner Bros. Inc. nounced the opening of their new re- has signed Mitzi Gaynor to a contract cording studio, Century Productions, calling for her exclusive services in at 171 Washington Road, Sayreville, motion pictures, TV and records, an- New Jersey (Central New Jersey nounced Ted Ashley, chairman of the Area), in conjunction with Louis board of Warner Bros. Inc. Cyktor III. "The association between Warner The $14 million studio includes Bros. and a star of Miss Gaynor's among its offerings both 8 and 16 stature depicts an unusual event in track recording capabilities, mixing, the industry today," said Ashley. "It acoustavoiced monitoring, Ampex and provides us the opportunity of de- Scully recorders and a 24 -track Elec- veloping specialized projects in mo- trodyne console. tion pictures, television and records in a unified and coordinated approach which would not ordinarily be pos- sible." The agreement for this association between star and studio, effective immediately, was reached by Ashley; Gerald Leider, president of Warner Bros. Television; Joe Smith, persident EPITAPH OF SUCCESS-Charles Koppelman, vice president national a&r of Warner Bros. Records and Jan Columbia Records (4th from right), recently announced the signing to Colum- Bean, representing Miss Gaynor. bia Records of the Providence -based group Ken Lyon and Tombstone to an ex- clusive recording contract. The group's debut single, "Sing Song City," has Leider said that Miss Gaynor's five begun to pick up airplay in have 36 the Northeast. Gathered together for the signing television specials averaged (1. to r.) are: Mark Taber, keyboards, Paul DiChiara, Lad and rhythm guitars, per cent share of the audience, plac- Thomas Enright, rhythm, bass and lead guitars, Stuart Wiener, the group's ing her among television's top musi- co -manager and co -producer, Coffino, associate of cal -comedy entertainers. Jonathon director product Yannich, Ligotino, Cyktor development Columbia Records, Brenda Mosher, vocals and guitar, Sybilla, Warner Bros. Records, under the vocals and percussion, Jon Polce, vocals and guitar, Koppelman, Ken Lyon, supervision of Smith, is currently de- lead vocals, bass, and lead guitars, Mike Lewis, the group's co -manager and veloping album concepts for Miss co -producer, and Michael Quinn, drums. Gaynor. "Specific plans in the film, TV and record areas will be an- nounced in the near future," Ashley Waggoner Tunes Sammy Cahn To concluded. To 20th Music Open Series Of It's Aaron Ent. HOLLYWOOD - Lyle Waggoner has B'way Revues just concluded a deal with 20th Cen- HOLLYWOOD -A new name and a tury Fox Music Publishing president NEW YORK - Sammy Cahn, one of move to larger offices have been an- Herb Eisman to acquire three of his the most prolific and successful lyri- nounced by Aarons Enterprises, Inc., cists in the history of American pop- original songs, "Everything I Like is ular song, will be the star and subject formerly Aarons Management, now at Immoral, or Illegal or Fattenin'", of "Words and Music," an intimate 9145 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 221, in "Better Late Than Never" and "Look musical revue which will open Sun- Los Angeles. Telephone is: (213) What I Can Do." day, April 14 at the John Golden The- 278-7620. atre. This is Waggoner's first venture Alexander H. Cohen, in association The change reflects the growth and into the music field. He currently co- with Harvey Granat, will present increasingly diverse interests of the stars on "The Carol Burnett Show." "Words and Music," which will be corporation, according to president Deal was his directed by Jerry Adler. It will be the negotiated through first in a series of intimate revues IDEAL FACILITIES FOR ARTIST'S Ruth H. Aarons, who just returned manager, Barbara Belle. Waggoner is starring notable theatre composers PROMOTION PARTIES from overseeing initial phases of The also readying a night club act for Las and lyricists which Cohen plans for David Cassidy World Tour '74 in New Vegas and concert tours. Broadway presentation. CALL YOUR HOST Zealand and Australia. "Words and Music," with Cahn as TONY RICCIO to subse- host, narrator and performer, will In addition supervising recount his more than 40 years of quent Cassidy stops in Hong Kong, Broderick/Rosner lyric writing. Among the numerous Japan, Europe, Scotland and Britain, standards he has written are four Miss Aarons currently at the home At Music Course Academy Award winning songs: "All office is preparing the Shirley "Three Coins in the Fountain," NEW YORK "Inside Music In- the Way," "High Hopes" and "Call Jones/Jack Cassidy Show for their de- - the dustry," a course being here at Me Irresponsible." but at the MGM Grand Hotel, Las taught The New School For Social Research, Cahn will be joined by three singers UENGA Vegas, on June 5. who will interpret his hits. Richard will have Dick Broderick, president of Leonard will provide piano accom- Tara Records and Ben Rosner, na- paniment and musical direction. Rob- tional promotion consultant, as guest ert Randolph will design the produc- lecturers this Tues. (26), report Carol tion, and Marc Weiss is the lighting D\VIHIES IUvDIFO designer. Ross and Anne Riccitelli, co -teachers "Words and Music" will play three WAS of the course. Both Broderick and preview performances on April 12 and Rosner will discuss the independent's 13 prior to its official opening on role in the music industry today. Apr. 4.

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42 Cash Box - March 30, 1974 cash boay album revietes POP PICKS MADRUGADA-Melanie-Neighborhood NRS +'JUSTMENTS - Bill Withers - Sussex SRA 48001 8032 Melanie is a special person and everything Bill developed a funky groove all his own a she does has an attendant air of sensitivity few years back and this LP reflects that his and caring about it and her latest is no excep- approach is powerful. Though he occasionally tion. A superb version of the Jagger -Richard changes up on his "Keep On Using Me Til You composition, "Wild Horses" highlights the LP Use Me Up" theme, he nonetheless maintains with its elaborate string arrangements and Me- the dynamic tension so crucial to a successful lanie's overwhelmingly powerful vocals. "Love finished project. "The Same Love That Made To Lose Again", "I Am Being Guided", "I Me Laugh" is the showpiece single of the LP, Think it's Going To Rain Today", and "Maybe with its loping sensual beat accented adeptly Not For a Lifetime" are masterful tunes cap- with keyboard and wah-wah guitar. "Railroad turing Melanie's dramatic ability to work a Man", "Heartbreak Road", "You", and "Ruby song into a meaningful communicative experi- Lee" are excellent examples of Bill's versatility, ence. Thoroughly enjoyable, we recommend showing both cohesion and creativity. A fan- this one. tastic LP.

PURE. SMOKEY-Smokey Robinson-Tamla DARIN 1936-1973-Bobby Darin-Motown M T6 -331S1 813V1 No doubt about this one by Smokey-it's Bobby's untimely passing has stirred a great fabulous. Ranging from the funky "It's Her deal of remorse, but this album is at least a Turn To Live", to the rapturous "Asleep On My DARIN silver lining in the cloud of sorrow. Captured Love", Smokey turns it on in an unbridled 1971-t99E on this disk are "Mack The Knife", "If I Were a display of virtuousity featuring both his per- Carpenter", and great versions of Randy forming and writing talents. Smokey also pro- Newman's "Sail Away", Fat's Domino's "Blue Theme From duced the LP and had a hand in the arrange- Monday", and "Happy (Love ments of every tune except "A Tattoo". "Virgin 'Lady Sings The Blues')". Darin had become one of the most popular live performers work- Man", "Fulfill Your Need", "I Am I Am", and "Just Passing Through" are exemplary of ing in the industry and this LP serves notice as Smokey's dexterity at handling subtle phrasing to his ability to put it across in the grooves. and getting his point across. On the heels of "Wondrin' Where It's Gonna End" is an espe- his many activities, this LP by Smokey is one cially sentimental track as is the entire LP. of his finest yet.

CINCO-EI Chicano-MCA MCA-401 BRIGHT EYES-Melissa Manchester-Bell EI Chicano's last album made the top twen- 1303 ty and this one shows every indication of going Melissa's follow-up to "Home To Myself" is even higher up the charts. Loaded with the a reflection of an incredible musical and emo- band's unique brand of soulful Latin rock, the tional maturation process, one that makes Chicano package, highlighted by the current each cut on this album a provocative, whirl- The single, "Gringo En Mexico", is a delight from wind trip through her private thoughts. start to finish. The Tito Puente tune, "EI Cayu- title track is beautiful and Melissa's interpreta- the standard, Can't Get Started" has co" is a funky number that gives a clear tion of "I insight into the group's basic, no-nonsense ap- a haunting Billie Holliday quality to it that's proach to music. "What You Don't Know Won't uncanny to listen to. The production team of Hurt You", "Little Sunflower", "You've Been Medress and Appell has taken care to create voice ma- Wrong So Long", and "Ahora Si" are our fa- the perfect vehicle for Melissa's and vorite cuts. terial and the result is stunning. We particular- ly dig "Ode To Paul" and "Ruby and the Dancer."

ZEPHYR NATIONAL-Tom Fogerty-Fantasy THE GUITAR ALBUM- Clapton, McLaughlin, F-9448 Buchanan, Gallagher, Wray, Various Artists- Tom Fogerty has travelled a long and cele- Polydor PD 2-3008 brated road as a charter member of Creedence One of the finest two record sets ever re- Clearwater Revival, and now with his solo leased, this package highlights the incredible LP for Fantasy he's on the verge of establishing work of the rock world's hottest guitarists, himself as a star of the highest caliber. There including Eric Clapton's "Slunky", "Let It are many Creedence overtones on this LP, Rain", and "Have You Ever Loved a Woman", most notably on "Joyful Resurrection", but Roy Buchanan's "Sweet Dreams" and "Filthy Tom's style is his own and it's a palatable one. Teddy", Rory Galiagher's "Walk On Hot Coals" There are country flavored ballads and uptempo and "Tattoo'd Lady", John McLaughlin's "Ex- rockers, but our favorite selection is "Reggie", trapolation", and Ellen Mcllwaine's "Sliding" which is really a'reggae', but we're not nit- and "Losing You". The collection is interesting picking. "Heartbeat", "Fate", and "Money because each cut is representative of a differ- (Root the Root)" are super. ent guitar talent of the artist who cut it. "Sli- go" by Area Code 615 is great.

MILLIE JACKSON-Millie Jackson-Spring SPR OUTSIDE STUFF-Rick Derringer and the 6701 McCoys-Mercury SRM2-7506 Highlighted by Millie's latest single, "I Got This two record set, which is an amalga- To Try It One Time" and a tremendous cut mation of two McCoy albums, "Human Ball" entitled "How Do You Feel The Morning After", and "Infinite McCoys" is a refreshing pause in Ms. Jackson's new Spring LP is another giant the hecticity of day to day pop music experi- step in her drive towards the top, one that ence. Let's face it, Rick Derringer, Randy, his nothing can stop. She's got all the ingredients brother, and Randy Hobbs (who founded the to become one of pop music's biggest super- McCoys) were one of the most powerful pop stars and this package of well worked tunes is music influences of the mid sixties and though an insight into how she's going to do it. When this LP doesn't contain "Hang On Sloopy" or you hear her version of Don Covay's "A Letter "Fever", it does have some of the McCoys' Full of Tears" and "Watch the One Who Brings most progressive material on it, especially You The News", you'll begin to get at the "Only Human", "Jesse Brady", "Genesis essence of Millie Jackson. "One Night Stand" Through a Window", and "Daybreak". Any- is tremendous. thing Derringer touches turns to gold. SOUND TRACK PICK THE GREAT GATSBY-Soundtrack-Paramount MAME-Soundtrack-Warner Bros. W 2773 PAS 2-3001 "Mame" comes to the screen as a Warner On the recording level, expectations for this Bros. biggie, with Lucille Ball, fresh from de- track LP of Paramount's blockbuster film will cades of stardom on TV, as the star. Lucy, measure up to the bonanza predictions for the once a "Wildcat" on Broadway, does OK in film itself. It's a 2 -LP affair containing 14 that non -singing, talk -through manner. Most of songs from the 20's and 10 themes composed the original Jerry Herman goodies are around, by Nelson Riddle. The most oft -used oldie is including a new one, "Loving You," a pretty handled by Robert Preston. Track Irving Berlin's still -beautiful "What'll I Do," thing nicely sometimes themed with a Nelson original. The orchestrations are inventive, without being cover -art, by the way, featuring a pastel, di - overblown. Lucy's "Mame" is enough to gener- fused photo of stars Robert Redford and Mia ate considerable interest in this latest "Mame" Farrow looks like a prize winner. At a $7.98 showing. list, it's a runaway hit.

Cash Box - March 30, 1974 43 Epstein Forms Jerome Whyte, Dragon Records HOLLYWOOD Bob Epstein an- GM Of R&H, nounced formation- of Dragon Rec- ords with offices at 1155 No. La Ci- enega Blvd. in Hollywood. Epstein, president of the company, announced Dies At 65 that company's first release, due next NEW YORK - Jerome Whyte, gen- week, will be George St. John and the eral manager of Rodgers and Ham- Glory Band's record of "Standin' On merstein, died on Thurs., Mar. 14, at My Feet" b/w, "You and I." Metropolitan Hospital of an apparent Epstein also has Sharon Gregg and heart attack. He was 65 years old. film -actress Sherry Bain set for the Whyte, who for many years worked with theatrical producer -director label. St. John just guested on Raff George Abbott, and also had a long Ahlgren's "Daybreak" show on XETV association with the Theatre Guild, in San Diego. worked on the production of Rodgers PAT ON THE BACK FOR HALL & OATES-Following their SRO perform- and Hammerstein's first show, Okla- ance Mon., Mar. 4 at New York's Avery Fisher Hall, Atlantic recording artists homa!, in 1943. The milestone musical Playboy Inks Pantry Daryl Hall and John Oates were honored at a party given at the Monk's play was presented by the Theatre Cellar. Shown celebrating are (1. to r.): Jerry Wexler, executive vice-president Guild. He later directed the National HOLLYWOOD - Playboy Records' of Atlantic, Mark Meyerson, head of a&r, John Oates, Daryl Hall, Robin Gibb Company of Oklahoma. executive vice president and general of the Bee Gees (kneeling), producer Arif Mardin, Tommy Mottola, N.Y. con- After serving with the Army temporary manager for Chappell Music, and Jerry Greenberg, Atlantic senior from manager Tom Takayoshi and director vice-president. 1943 to 1945, Mr. Whyte went back to of A&R Don Shain have announced the Theatre Guild as musical produc- tion manager for Oklahoma!, which the signing of a new artist to the was still running in New York and on label, John Pantry. Osmonds Pen 5 John Stewart tour. In 1947 he produced and directed Pantry is represented in the United Oklahoma! in London for the Theatre Guild, and later Rodgers and Ham- Kingdom and the United States by Film Tracks Benefit For merstein's Carousel, also in London, the Gem Toby Organization under the SALT LAKE CITY - The Osmond for Prince Littler. He subsequently auspices of David Joseph and Bill Brothers have completed producing served as Production Supervisor for Sammeth. GTO also represents the five of their new songs for the motion the London production of South Pa- Yaqui Indians York New Seekers, Gary Glitter, the Hud- picture "Where the Red Fern Grows". cific, and for both the New and The tunes recorded London productions of The King And son Brothers, Peter Noone, and were by Andy NEW YORK-RCA artist John Stew- Williams. Included in the musical art played two benefit concerts last I, also by Rodgers and Hammer- Sparky among others. package are the title song, "Gone week (22, 23) in Phoenix, proceeds of stein. Pantry has engineered albums and Away"; "If I Could Only Go Back"; which went to the Legal Aid Services Joined R&H In 1951 singles for the New Seekers, The "There Must Be Love"; "Hey Boy!"; of the Yaqui Indians in Guadalupe, and, "In the Morning of My Life". Arizona. In 1951 Whyte left the Theatre Faces, The Who, The Kinks, and the This represents the Osmonds first Both concerts were recorded by Guild and joined Rodgers and Ham- Bee Gees. Pantry is signed to the venture into doing movie sound RCA Records for Stewart's next al- merstein, opening The King And I in Phillips label in the United King- tracks along with top forty hits. bum release. The package will be a New York and then going to London Osmond dom. Williams gave the young two record set. Production on the to produce for Williamson Music, Brothers their first national exposure date was handled by Nik Venet. Venet Ltd., the music publishing and pro- Recording and tour plans for Play- and featured them for nine seasons produced Stewart's "California Blood- ducing arm of Rodgers and Hammer- boy's new artist will be announced by on his net work television shows in lines" album on Capitol. stein in England at that time. Whyte Tom Takayoshi in the near future. the 60's. The movie, "Where the Red The Guadalupe Project for which has been with the Rodgers and Ham- Fern Grows", based on the best sell- Stewart performed, is headed by Dean merstein firm ever since, at first ing book of the same name by Wil- Willard Pedrich, Arizona State Uni- spending six months in London and son Rawls, will be released Mar. 27. versity (Tempe), College of Law, who six months in the U.S. Since the Lon- Ohio Award The premiere will be a benefit actively supervises third -year law stu- don closing of The Sound Of Music in showing in Salt Lake City, the Os- dents in counseling low income January, 1967, he has been based in To Lee Adams monds home town. Utah's governor families. This counseling includes New York, acting as general manager has proclaimed Mar. 27 as Red Fern court actions and negotiations involv- of Rodgers and Hammerstein since NEW YORK - Lee Adams, the lyri- and Osmonds Day in honor of the ing landlord/tenant, finance company 1971. cist, has been honored by Gov. John premiere. The film was shot in Okla- and domestic problems, among others Whyte's widow, the former Jeanette J. Gilligan of Ohio with the state's homa. It is the story of a young boy which are unique to the predominant- Bradley, had been a dancer in the and his dogs, set in the depression ly Yaqui settlement. This legal service Rodgers and Hart musical, I'd Rather highest honor, the Governor's Award. days of the 1930's. is necessary because of the many con- Mansfield, has Be Right, a year after the Whytes' Adams, a son of Ohio, fusing and conflicting federal laws marriage in 1936. already received two Tony Awards and treaties concerning the tribe. UPM/Mauro Pact Whyte is survived by his wife, the for his contributions to "Bye Bye Accompanying Stewart on the former Jeannette Bradley, whom he Birdie" and "Applause." These scores NEW YORK Vince Mauro and his Phoenix dates were Arnie "Wide - Load" Moor Douglas married in 1936, and by a sister, Ot- and his other Broadway efforts were Nickleodeon Productions have signed (bass), John tilie, and a brother, Ben. an exclusive representation agreement (piano), Loren Newkirk (organ), co -written with composer Charles with Unlimited Professional Manage- Jimmy Gordon (drums), Dan Funeral services were held at the Strouse. ment, Inc., reports Lon Harriman, Dugmore (pedal steel), and vocalists Riverside Chapel here on Sunday, Denny Brooks, Buff), March 17. Mrs. Whyte Gov. Gilligan presented the award president of UPM. Mike Settle, and has requested Mauro, producer of music for com- Ford. Engineer on the date was Pete that, in lieu of flowers, contributions at the annual dinner of the Ohio mercials, produced Morgana King's Abbott from RCA's Hollywood be made to the New York Heart As- Newspaper Association at the Colum- "New Beginnings," for Paramount. studio. sociation, Inc. 2 East 64th St. bus Sheraton Motor Hotel. The disk was Mauro's first. \hVIDIE ILAIDI10 hVAIA

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44 Cash Box - March 30, 1974 cashboxI album reviews POP PICKS TRESPASS-Genesis-ABC ABCX-816 SCRATCH-The Crusaders-Blue Thumb BTS The powerful collective creative energies of 6010 Genesis are abundantly evident on this ABC SCRATCHTHECRUSADERS Another outrageously good Crusaders LP, release of early material recorded before the this time recorded live at the Roxy in L.A. Each group had its current large following. The effort this veteran group undertakes comes out unique blend of provocative lyrics, abandoned with all the earmarks of twenty years of profes- tempo changes, and masterful arrangement is sionalism. The title track is in the funky vein obvious even on this LP, one that features that the band established a long while back "Looking For Someone", "The Knife", "Visions and "Hard Times", "So Far Away", "Way Back of Angels", and "Stagnation". With each cut, Home", and Eleanor Rigby all bear the unmis- you become more aware of Genesis' progres- takeable Crusader stamp. These gentlemen, sive intent and the consummate ability of the who have distinguished so many hit LP's by band to reach individual musical goals within a playing on them are; Wayne Henderson on carefully thought out framework. Brilliant gui- trombone, Wilton Felder on tenor sax, Stix tar solos and harmonies complimented by a Hooper on drums, and the immortal Joe Sam- variety of accents makes the magic work ple on keyboards. here.

Corea RAGS TO RUFUS-Rufus Featuring Chaka CRYSTAL SILENCE-Gary Burton, Chick Khan-ABC ABCX 809 -ECM 1024 ST One of the world's funkiest bands explodes Anytime two progressive giants such as Gary again on its new ABC album, one that features Burton and Chick Corea get together you know you're in for an earful of eyeopening music a wide range of material highlighted by "You Got The Love", "Walkin' In The Sun", "Ain't and this LP justifies that assumption 100%. "What Nothin But a Maybe", "Swing Down Chariot", "Senor Mouse", "Children's Song", and the fabulous title track. Throughout the Game Shall We Play Today", "I'm Your Pal", entire collection, Chaka Khan's lead vocals "Feelings and Things", and the amazing title are adventures in rampant emotional sparkle with fiery effervescence. Dennis Bel - track field, Andre Fischer, Kevin Murphy, Al Ciner, sensuality, touching on a thousand verbally and Ron Stockert provide a great musical and inexpressable moods and textures without vocal backdrop for Chaka's marvelous voice once breaking musical continuity. As usual, and the group puts each song across with the arrangements and dynamics figure crucially in poise of the seasoned professionals they are. the success of this package. Chick has been featured on three LP's in three months and when you hear this one you'll know why. NEWCOMER PICKS

PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE-AI Stewart- KANSAS-Kansas-Kirshner KZ 32817 Janus JLS 3063 One of the year's biggest bands may very well prove to be Kansas, if we can judge by the It's always a treat to hear a performer who knows his way around the studio and new- high velocity musical energy on the sextet's LP label. Power is comer Al Stewart shows a remarkable amount debut for the new Kirshner of poise and capability on his solo debut LP for the main ingredient in this package, highlight- Janus. Highlighted by "Old Admirals" and ed by "Can I Tell You", "Bringing It Back", "Warren Harding", the package sparkles with a "Journey From Mariabronn", "Death of Mother variety of sounds and textures that are ines- Nature Suite", and "Lonely Wind". Stunning capably catchy. Al's versatility as a writer, and instrumentation and immaculate lead vocals especially as an incisive lyricist, is readily evi- and harmonies make the variety of original dent on "Post World War Two Blues" and material a treat to listen to. The Mid -West has "Soho (needless to say)". "Nostradamus" and produced some high quality groups recently, "Roads To Moscow" are epic pieces in which but Kansas may top them all-soon. Stewart uses his fine talent to convey his message, one that makes sense and should attract the knowledgeable listener.

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW-Original London FEELING-Mentor Williams-MCA-MCA 404 Cast-UK UKAL 1006 Mentor Williams has been around for quite a Michael White's presentation of The Theatre while, and though known primarily as Doby Upstairs' production of "The Rocky Horror Gray's producer/manager, his MCA debut LP Show" is definitely one of the more bizarre proves conclusively that he has the knack for collections of musical humor we've heard this performance to compliment his business year, but it's also one of the funniest. "Science acumen. Many of his primary influences are Fiction -Double Theatre", "Damn It, Janet", visible (and audible) on this collection, high- "Touch -A -Touch -A -Touch -A -Touch -A -Touch", lighted by his collaborations with Troy Seals, and "Superheroes" are zany sketches featuring Ron Davies, and Tom Jans. "Sunday Driver" is a variety of characters clowning it up in a way a beautiful little country rocker and "One very reminiscent of the Firesign Theatre at its Night Stand" is an autobiographical ballad best. Particularly funny are "Over At The Frank- with some beautiful pedal steel accents. Men- enstein Place", "Time Warp", and "Hot Patootie tor and Seals produced the LP and the duo's (Bless My Soul)". Crazy and weird, this LP touch distinguishes the entire repertoire. might make it big. LANE CHANGER-Michael Fennelly-Epic KE HOLLYWOOD TOWN-Harriet Schock -20TH 32703 Century T-437 Rockin' Mike has himself quite a package of When a label not only finds a talented new dynamite in his debut solor LP, on which he singer/composer but also one with a birth has the able assistance of Rod Argent on name which lends itself to promotional cam- "Touch My Soul", "Won't You Please Do paigns, they've found everything. Schock is That", and "Dark Night". His (Mike's) ability chock full of single possibilities and tunes to translate images into music word pictures is which will be covered by others. She's the one of the major strengths of this package counterpart writer to Jimmy Webb and one which bubbles with the effusive joy of creative realizes this on "Hold Me," "That's The Way It consciousness. "Over My Dead Body", "Watch Is With You," the title track, and the strongest Yerself", and "Bad Times" are further insights "You Took The Words Out of My Mouth." into the artist's capabilities as he weaves a Schock treatment is sure to cure all playlists. musical spell that dominates the effort from the outset.

SITTING ON TOP OF MY WORLD-Rita Jean FOR THE HIGHEST-Aim-Blue Thumb BTS 64 Bodine -20th Century T-431 Soulful spirit and vivacious musical person- Rita's debut solo album on 20th is as good ality best sum up the first effort by Aim. A a first effort as we've heard from a female diverse collection of songs ranging from the performer this year. Gutsy vocals key this punchy title track to the jazz laden "You Need package and Rita's writing is excellent. She's Me", the album reflects a keen sense of dyna- particularly effective when she reaches back mics to match the captivating original materi- for a note and belts it out holding it long and al. "Seattle" is a barrel house rocker featuring strong as she does so well on "Pacified". Her the interesting lead vocals of Mike Overly, a writing talents are further underscored by very capable stylist whose performance "Wheels", "Knickerbocker Holiday", "Frying throughout the LP is highly professional, com- Pan Song", "I Was Mistaken", and "Do You plimenting Pat O'Connor's bass work, Warren Think of Her". It's very evident from listening Pemberton on drums, and Loren Newkirk on to her tour de force that this young lady has a Keyboards. A good, solid first LP. lot going for her, not least of which is her composing potential.

Cash Box - March 30, 1974 45 &JAB« Country Music Report

Country Artist of the Week: Atkins In New York; Talks Of LP & Plans HANK SNOW NEW YORK - Having had the pleas- adaptable to any musical mode. A per- ure of meeting reknowned guitarist sonal friend of Segovia he has a great and general superpicker, Chet Atkins, deal of respect for the classics, and proved not only to be a privilege but listens to other guitarists constantly. a thorough learning experience of the Atkins is always learning and this man and his music. constant striving is of course indica- Having just released his new RCA tive of his great creative energy LP "The Atkins -Travis Traveling which he now has a chance to develop Show" with the famed Merle Travis, because he does less producing, al- he expressed his inordinate pride with though he still produces Jerry Reed the LP, and great satisfaction at fi- and Hank Snow. nally having gotten together with He enjoys listening to the likes of Travis after so many years of talking Roy Buchanen, Dickey Betts, and the about it. It was something that was late Duane Allman. Also a jazz afici- always there but there was never the onado he has a large collection of jazz time to put it together. Shel Silver- records with special emphasis on Er- stein penned two tunes on the LP, one roll Garner. of which will be released as a single He feels that the upsurge in country with the intent to promote the LP. music exposure is cyclical and he is The tune entitled "Is Anything Better toying with the idea of a state de- Than This" is a series of novel ex- partment invitational tour of Russia. changes in the same vein as the other Chet Atkins is a diverse performer Silverstein tune "Mutual Admiration." as well as a most entertaining Some really fine guitar playing is in- speaker. terspersed between these exchanges m.d. making it very enjoyable. Interestingly enough Merle Travis has always had some influence on At- kins. Atkins learned to play on a radio that he built himself wherein he heard Merle playing three different times. He attempted to emulate Travis' style but instead of using two fingers, At- kins used three fingers and was later complimented by Travis for his inno- "HE KEEPS MOVIN' ON"-Hank Snow's story is a classic account of a vative style. man's rise from dire poverty in Nova Scotia to financial security and world Atkins has been playing about two reknown. concerts a month and plans a Carne- At fourteen, he was forced to make his own way and signed aboard a fishing gie Hall concert in the fall. Travis (L to R) Cash Box' Michael David, schooner as a deckhand. Following were four hard years, during which he might guest at that appearance which Chet Atkins, Cash Box' Executive VP more than once nearly drowned in storms. But, while at sea, Hank started to is still being worked on. Atkins has Marty Ostrow, and Cash Box' VP sing and to play the harmonica, and found an enthusiastic audience among his been playing primarily with symphony and Director of Editorial Iry Licht- shipmates. orchestras and his diversity is easily man. Ashore, he worked at a variety of jobs. With part of the $30 proceeds from a two-week stint unloading salt from a ship, he bought his first guitar for $5.95 which was the pride of his life. At about this time, he encountered the Warners Builds Miller To Host recordings of the legendary Jimmie Rodgers, who remains Hank's idol and inspiration and his only son is named Jimmie Rodgers Snow. Country Acdmy Show His first radio appearance was on station CHNS in Halifax, on his weekly Country Program show featuring his band, The Rainbow Ranch Boys. Since the job paid a thin NEW YORK NEW YORK - Roger Miller, hosting nothing, he was obliged to go on relief. During this period, he met his future - Less than two the 9th of the Acade- months after officially kicking off its annual awards wife, Minnie, who was making $6.00 a week as a chocolate -dipper. country my of Country Music, also will per- But, gradually, conditions improved. In 1936, Hank's good friend, C. H. operation, Warner Bros. Rec- form all five tunes nominated in the ords and its new Nashville office Landry, manager of CHNS, produced the first Hank Snow record, "Old Rugged have Song of the Year category. Cross" c/w"Old Faithful". The station found some sponsors for Hank's show found grounds for encouragement. The Awards Presentation Show is Warner executives in Nashville and and he was soon appearing in others, and developing a reputation. Burbank, including country set for Monday (25) and will be aired In the spring of 1935 he cut his first RCA record (and his first compositions) sales and Thursday (28) as a 90 -minute Wide "Prison Cowboy" and "Lonesome Boy Yodel." A second record, "Blue Velvet promotion director Mike Shephard, World of Entertainment special over Chips Moman, Nashville a&r chief, Band," furthered his public acceptance and led to a contract in 1936. and Ed Rosenblatt, vice ABC-TV. He broke into the U.S. record market in the mid -forties with "Brand New president and Miller's medley will include: "Be- Heart", but the door really opened wide for him in January, 1950, when he director of sales & promotion as well Make as promotion men hind Closed Doors," "If We It became a featured star on the Grand Ole Opry. It took his friend, Ernest report growing en- Through December," "Most Beautiful Tubb, one year to persuade station WSM to put Hank on the show-and more thusiasm on the part of country radio Girl," "(Old Dogs Children and) personnel, racks, suppliers, buyers ... than 20 years later, Hank remains one of the cornerstones of that famed in- and Watermelon Wine," and "Why Me?" stitution. retailers for Warners' recent This appearance will mark the en- The memorable Hank Snow recording of "I'm Moving On" in 1950 was one country efforts. second major hosting which made him a Warner Bros. Records chairman Mo tertainer's star. chore in barely more than a month, After suffering severe injuries in an automobile accident in August, 1951, Ostin outlined Warners' country ap- following the American Music proach: "We're newcomers to country Hank received 22,000 get -well cards. He was also one of the first to volunteer Awards show telecast by ABC-TV in his services as a morale booster to the GI's on the front lines in Korea, and music, and we know it. To walk into mid -February. country music and to expect over- many of his shows were performed with Chinese shells splitting the air over- Miller was the Academy of Country head. Late in 1953, the Singing Ranger, as Hank long has been known, achieved night to act like giants would be fol- Music's initial recipient of the Man of ly. What we intend is to dedicate our- a long -held ambition by dedicating a memorial to Jimmie Rodgers in Meridian, the Year Award in 1965, recognizing Mississippi. In 1954, The Cash Box poll named Hank's "I Don't Hurt Anymore" selves to building a strong staff, both his contributions to the field of Coun- in Nashville with chips Moman and as the best record of the year, and in 1955, it was the most programmed record try music as both a composer and of the year, according to the poll. Mike Shephard, and in Burbank, un- a performer. He too, was voted best der the leadership of producer Andy From 1954 through 1958, Canada chose Hank its number one vocalist, and Wickham. songwriter that year. And in 1968, in 1958-59, a poll in ten foreign countries found him the number one vocalist Miller was honored for best single and guitarist. In Switzerland, he placed second only to the late Hank Williams Currently with "Mama's Got The record of the year for his version of Know How," by Doug Kershaw's as as the all-time favorite country male performer. "Little Green Apples." Hank Snow is the man who has been recording continuously for RCA longer well as Grammy winner Kenny The Awards Show will be staged at O'Dell's Capricorn single "You Bet than any other living "pop" artist. In November 1971, in recognition of his The John Wayne Theatre at Knott's thirty-five years as an artist on the label the company honored him at cere- Your Sweet, Sweet Love," Warner Berry Farm. Bros. is also working such country monies which duplicated those of his 20th, 25th and 30th anniversaries. singles as Jeff Tweel's "Don't You Other outstanding songs recorded by Hank are "With This Ring I Thee Ever Get Tired of Hurting Me," "For- To Wed", "A Fool Such As I", "I've Been Everywhere" and his current chart ever Young," Kitty Wells' first for Amonette climbing release "Hello Love". Capricorn, "What I Had With You" RCA VP Chet Atkins directs all production for Hank Snow with exclusive by Marion Love. Capricorn Promo booking by Moeller Talent, Inc. New releases bolstering Warners' MACON - Gene Amonette, formerly country presence include "A Friend of associated with the Curb/Vienneau A Friend of Mine" b/w "Whispering Production Company, has joined Ms. Fargo At GWP Inks Victoria Grass" by former WIL and KBBQ air Capricorn Records as national coun- NEW YORK Country and western personality Corky Mayberry and try promotion director. singer Victoria- has signed for person- "Goodbye," Rex Allen, Jr.'s follow-up Capricorn, based in Macon, Geor- Magic Mtn al management with Jerry Purcell of to his recent charter "The Great Mail gia, has recently extended its oper- HOLLYWOOD - Country -Western GWP Associates, it has been an- Robbery." Later this month, Warner ation toward becoming a major force songstress Donna Fargo will appear nounced. Bros. will release "Teach Me How To in the modern country sound. Current at Magic Mountain, the entertain- Purcell disclosed that her first sin- Love" by Debbie Hawkins and "The single records directed toward this ment/amusement park in Valencia, gle for Columbia Records has been Girl I Used To Run Around On" by sound are Kenny O'Dell with "You California, May 31 through June 2. produced and recorded by Billy Sher - Joe Allen, composer of the Barbara Bet Your Sweet Sweet Love," Kitty The engagement was set by Gary J. ill, who is the producer for Lynn An- Mandrell smash "Midnight Oil" and Wells with "Forever Young" and Lar- Zahlen, Magic Mountain's Entertain- derson, Charlie Rich and other art- other major country hits. ry Henley. ment Director. ists.

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I{cc )I1IS Cash Box 'Coun tr yTop75 Additions To Radio Playlists A broad view of the titles many of radio's key country SWEET MAGNOLIA BLOSSOM 38 I JUST HAD YOU ON MY MIND stations added to their "Playlists" last week Billy Crash Craddock (ABC 11412) 2 Sue Richards (Dot 17491) 39 (Chappell-ASCAP) (Ensign-BMI) WIRE-INDIANAPOLIS WUBE-CINCINNATI 2 A VERY SPECIAL LOVE SONG 39 LAST TIME I SAW HIM Charlie Rich (Epic 11091) 6 Dottie West (RCA 0231) 42 All I Need Is Time-Curtis Potter-RCA Pure Love-Ronnie Milsap-RCA (Algee Music-BMI) (Jobete-ASCAP) The Streak-Ray Stevens-Barnaby Makin' Music For Money-Kenny Rogers- 3 MIDNIGHT, AND THE BLUES I Will Always Love You-Dolly Parton-RCA Jolly Roger ME 40 ON THE COVER OF THE Don't Let Go-Mel Tillis & Sherry Bryce- Country Lullaby-Johnny Carver-ABC Mel Tillis & The Statesiders 4 MUSIC CITY NEWS MGM Come Home-Jim (MGM 14689) (Sawgrass-BMI) Mundy-ABC Buck Owens (Capitol 3841) 45 Close To Home-Roy Drusky-Capitol 4 WRONG IDEAS (Evil Eye-BMI) One Of Her Tears-Hugh X. Lewis-Fantasy WBAM-MONTGOMERY Brenda Lee (MCA 40171) 5 41 THERE WON'T BE ANY MORE Country Lullaby-Johnny Carver-ABC Bloody Mary Morning-Willie (Evil Eye-BMI) Nelson- Charlie Rich (RCA 0195) 33 Atlantic 5 WOULD YOU LAY WITH ME (Charlie Rich-BMI) Come Home-Jim Mundy-ABC WON I've Tanya Tucker (Columbia 45991) 1 42 AT THE TIME E-DAYTON Got A Woman To Lean On-Jim Owen- (Window/ Ace Of Hearts Captive-BMI ) Jean Shepard (United Artists 384) 46 Baby Let Your Long Hair Down-Don Adams 6 BABY Sweet And Tender Feeling-Mack White- DOLL (Stallion-BMI) -Atlantic Commercial Barbara Fairchild (Columbia 7 Close To Home-Roy Drusky-Capitol 45988) 43 SMILE FOR ME Don't Let Go-Mel Tillis & Sherry (Duchess-BMI) I Will Always Love You-Dolly Parton-RCA Bryce- Lynn Anderson (Columbia 46009) 49 Something-Johnny Rodriguez-Mercury MGM 7 THERE'S A HONKY TONK ANGEL (Chappell-ASCAP) All I Need Is Time-Curtis Poter-RCA Conway Twitty (MCA 40173) 3 44 SILVER THREADS AND (Danor-BMI) GOLDEN NEEDLES WJJD-CHICAGO KLAC-LOS ANGELES 8 HANG IN THERE GIRL Country Linda Ronstadt (Asylum 11032) 56 Bumpkin-Cal Smith-MCA Freddie Hart (Capitol 3827) 12 Smile For Me-Lynn Anderson-Columbia When The Morning Comes-Hoyt Axton- (Central-BMI ) Honeymoon Feelin'-Roy Clark-Dot (Blue Book-BMI) 45 SOME A&M 9 TWENTIETH CENTURY DRIFTER KIND OF A WOMAN Some Kind Of A Woman-Faron Young- Nothing Between-Porter Wagner-RCA Faron Young (Mercury 73464) 57 Mercury 11 To 6 Hello Love-Hank Snow-RCA Marty Robbins (MCA 40172) 10 (Coal Miners-BMI) You Don't Need To Move (Mariposa Music-BMI) A Mountain- 5 To 2 Wrong Ideas-Brenda Lee-MCA 46 YOU DON'T NEED Jeannie Pruett-MCA 8 To 3 20th Century Drifter-Marty 10 WHEN YOUR GOOD LOVE Something-Johnny Robbins Jeannie Pruitte (MCA 40207) 50 Rodriguez-Mercury -MCA WAS MINE (Jack-BMI) Narvel Felts (Cinnamon 779) 11 47 LORD, HOW LONG HAS (Jack & Bill-ASCAP) THIS COUNTRY 11 (JEANNIE BEEN GOING ON LOOKING AHEAD MARIE) Doyle Holly (Barnaby 5030) 48 YOU WERE A LADY (Sing Me Backvard-ASCAP) Tommy Overstreet (Dot 17493) 14 48 J. JOHN JONES 1 COUNTRY LULLABY 11 MAMA'S GOT THE KNOW HOW (Ricci Mareno-SESAC) (Screen Gems Marie Owens (MCA 40184) 58 (Columbia-BMI) (Tree-BMI) 12 WAKE ME INTO LOVE (Clare Mont-BMI) Johnny Carver (ABC 1125) Doug Kershaw (Warner Bros. 7763) Bud Logan/Wilma Burgess 15 2 GEORGIA 49 MY PART OF FOREVER KEEPS 12 COME HOME (Shannon 8168) Johnny Paycheck (Epic 11090) (Tree-BMI) (Cross 51 PULLING ON MY RING (Chappell-ASCAP) Keys-ASCAP) (Jack & Bill-ASCAP) Little David Wilkins (MCA 4200) Jim Mundy (ABC 11428) 13 JET SET 50 BACK IN THE COUNTRY (Battleground/Emerald Isle-BMI) George Jones-Tammy Wynette 16 Roy Acuff (Hickory 314) 13 DIGGY LIGGY LO (Epic 1108) 52 3 LOVING ARMS (Tree-BMI) (Milene-ASCAP) (Acuff-Rose-BMI) 14 HELLO LOVE (A&M 1498 (Almo-ASCAP) 51 I NEVER GO AROUND MIRRORS Kris Kristofferson & Rita Commander Cody (Dot 17500) Hank Snow (RCA 0215) 20 Coolidge Lefty Frizzell (ABC 11416) 54 (Four Star-BMI) (Blue Crest-BMI) 4 SUNSHINE ON MY 14 DON'T LET GO 15 I'LL TRY A LITTLE BIT HARDER 52 CAPTURED SHOULDERS (Screen Gems/Col.-BMI) Donna Fargo (Dot 17491) 17 Terry Stafford (Atlantic (Cherry Lane-ASCAP) Mel Tillis & Sherry Bryce (MGM 14711) (Prima Donna-BMI) 4015) 53 Noma / John Denver (RCA 0213) 15 JUST FOR OLD TIMES 16 ANOTHER LONELY 5 SAKE SONG 53 LEAN IT ALL ON ME WALKIN' IN TEARDROPS (Screen Gems-Co lumbia-BMI) Tammy Wynette (Epic 11079) 8 (Golden Diana Trask (Dot 17496) 55 Horn-ASCAP) Eddy Arnold (MGM 14711) (Algee-BMI) (Al Gallico-BMI) Earl Richards (Ace Of Hearts 0477) 17 TAKE GOOD CARE OF HER 54 SOMETHING 6 TELL ME A LIE 16 LONELY STREET (George Paxton-ASCAP) 26 Johnny Rodriguez (Mercury 73471) 60 (Fame-BMI/Rich Hall-ASCAP) (4 Star Music-BMI) (Harrissongs Music-BMI) Sami Jo (MGM Tony Booth (Capitol 3853) I'VE GOT A THING South 7029) 55 RAINBOW IN DADDY'S EYES 7 ABOUT YOU BABY ORLEANS PARISH PRISON 17 CLOSE TO HOME Sammi Smith (Mega 24) 13 Johnny Cash (Columbia Elvis Presley (RCA 45997) (United Artists/Big X-ASCAP) 0196) (Blue Crest-BMI) (House Of Cash-BMI) (Swamp Fox/White Haven-ASCAP) Roy Drusky (Capitol 3859) 56 YOU'RE MY WIFE, 8 IT'S ALL IN THE GAME 18 THE OLDER THE VIOLIN, SHE'S MY WOMAN (Warner Brothers-ASCAP) 18 LOVE ME LADY THE SWEETER THE MUSIC Charlie Louvin (United Artists 368) 59 Slim Whitman (United Artists 402) Murray Kellum (Cinnamon 777) Hank Thompson (Dot 17490) 21 (Little David-BMI) 9 REFLECTIONS (Toast-BMI) (Tree-BMI ) 57 ONE HELL OF A WOMAN Jody Miller (Epic 11094) 19 TEXAS LAW SEZ 19 THE CRUDE OIL BLUES Mac Davis (Columbia 46004) 63 (Tree-BMI/Cross Keys-ASCAP) (Screen Gems-Columbia/ (Fifteen Years-BMI) Jerry Reed (RCA 0224) 19 10 IF I'M A FOOL Tompall Glaser (MGM 14701) (Vector-BMI) Songpainter Sweet Glory-BMI) 58 I WILL ALWAYS FOR LOVING YOU 20 20 THINGS AREN'T FUNNY LOVE YOU SHE STILL COMES TO ME Dolly Parton (RCA 0234) 64 (Drury Lane/Beckie-BMI) (Vector-BMI) Bobby Wood ANYMORE (Owepa r-BMI ) (Cinnamon 790) Henson Cargill (Atlantic 4016) Merle Haggard (Capitol 830) 22 59 I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU (Shade Tree-BMI) David Houston-Barbara Mandrell 28 21 I'M LEFT, YOUR RIGHT, (Epic 11068) (Algee Music-BMI) Hamilton To Tour Brent Maher Joins SHE'S GONE 60 PURE LOVE Jerry Lee Lewis (Mercury 73452) 23 Ronnie Milsap (RCA 0237) 67 Russia & Czech. 22 GUESS WHO (Briarpatch-Pi Gem-BMI) Creative Workshop Jerry Wallace (MCA 40183) 24 NASHVILLE 61 I USE THE SOAP - George Hamilton IV NASHVILLE Brent Maher, engi- (4 Star-BMI) is to pioneer - Dickey Lee (RCA 0227) 70 American country music neer and producer at United in Las 23 IS IT WRONG (Kipahulu-ASCAP) behind the Iron Curtain. The singer, Vegas for the past five years, has Sonny James (Columbia 4-46003) 25 62 STOP THE WORLD currently on a tour of Britain, (Hill & Range-BMI) has returned to Nashville to take the Susan Raye (Capitol 3850) 61 been invited to perform four concerts reins 24 IT'S TIME TO CROSS (4 Star-BMI) of Creative Workshop studio in in Russia later this month, and is also Berry Hill, near Nashville. Since leav- THAT BRIDGE 63 DON'T STOP NOW booked for concerts in Jack Greene (MCA 40179) Prague, ing Nashville in 1968, he has worked 27 Sherry Bryce (MGM 14695) 65 Czechoslovakia. (Ben Peters-BMI) (Sawgrass-BMI ) with Gladys Knight and the Pips, the In Russia he will be appearing be- 25 LOVING YOU HAS 64 I Osmond Brothers, Ike and Tina Tur- GAVE UP GOOD fore invited audiences Moscow CHANGED MY LIFE MORNIN' DARLING at ner, Merle Haggard, Kenny O'Dell, David Rogers University, the Composers Union the (Atlantic 412) 9 Red Steagall (Capitol 3825) 66 the late Bobby Darin, Diana Ross and (Jack & Bill-ASCAP) (Wiliex-ASCAP) Railway Institute and Friendship the Supremes and with producers, House. He will be 26 SEASON'S IN THE SUN 65 I JUST STARTED HATIN' lecturing on the Bones Howe, Wes Farrell, Perry Bobby Wright (ABC 11418) 29 CHEATIN' SONGS history of traditional American coun- Botkin, Jr. Brent will be (E. B. Barks-BMI) TODAY reunited with Moe Bandy (GRC 2006) 72 try music, illustrating his talk with Workshop owner, Buzz Cason. He 27 SUPERSKIRT (Blue Crest Music-BMI) songs. mixed Robert Knight's current United Connie Cato (Capitol 3788) 30 66 SPIDERS AND The (Acoustics-BMI) SNAKES concerts have been arranged Kingdom hit, "Love on a Mountain- Jim Stafford (MGM 14648) 68 through the American Embassy in top" and the oldie "Everlasting 28 WE SHOULD BE TOGETHER (Kaiser/Boo/Gimp-ASCAP) Moscow and concert promoter Mer- Don Williams (JMI 36) 31 67 STORMS OF Love" for Cason & co -producer, Mac (Jack-BMI) TROUBLED TIMES vyn Conn, the man behind the annual Ray Price (Columbia 46015) 73 Gayden. 29 HOUSTON (Keca Music-ASCAP) country music festival at Wembley. Hamilton has done lot Glen Campbell (Capitol 3908) 18 68 WHEN THE MORNING COMES a to promote (Kayteekay/ Hudmar-ASCAP) country music in many Hoyt Axton (A&M 1497) - parts of the 30 COUNTRY BUMPKIN (Lady Jane-BMI) world, including Britain where his TV Cal Smith (MCA 40191) 37 69 TELEPHONE shows, concerts and RCA records (Tree-BMI) CALL George & Tina (Epic 11099) 74 have made him one of America's best 31 HONEYMOON FEELIN' (Algee Music-BMI) known country singers here. Now Roy Clark (Dot 17498) 35 70 JUST ENOUGH TO MAKE ME with his trip to Russia he more than (Acoustic-BMI) EASY qualifies for the title of International 32 TRACES OF LIFE Bob Luman (Epic 11087) Ambassador of Country Music which Lonzo & Oscar (GRC 1006) 32 (Keca Music-ASCAP) (Hardtack/Act One-BMI) was bestowed on him in London a 71 BITTER THEY ARE, couple of years ago. 33 I NEVER GET THROUGH HARDER THEY FALL MISSING YOU Larry Gatlin (Monument 8602) 75 Bobby Lewis (Ace Of Hearts 0484) 36 (First Generation-BMI) Change At Shrode REASON TO CELEBRATE - At- 34 RAINY NIGHT IN GEORGIA 72 DALLAS lantic's David Rogers received con- Hank Williams Jr. (MGM 14700) 44 Connie Smith (Columbia 46008) NASHVILLE - Shelby S. Singleton, gratulations on his top ten LP, "Fare- (Combine-BM I) (Acuff-Rose-BMI ) Jr., president of the Shelby Singleton well To The Ryman," while at the 35 NO CHARGE 73 BOB, ALL THE PLAYBOYS, Corporation, has announced that Nick same time he is welcomed to the Melba Montgomery (Elektra 45883) 43 AND ME Shrode, national promotion director folds of Shorty Lavender's Talent (Wilderness-BMI) Dorsey Burnette (Capitol 3829) - will run the Herbmaster Restaurant 36 LISTEN (A TV Music-BMI) Agency. in Sedona, Arizona. (1. Mc - Wayne Kemp (MCA 40176) 38 74 BORN TO LOVE AND SATISFY Pictured to r) are: John (Blue Echo-ASCAP) Gypsy Nick of the Shrode Report Meen, vice Karen Wheeler (RCA 0223) - agency president; Jack 37 YOU NEVER SAY YOU (Jack & Bill Music-ASCAP) will be moving to Sedona. Lynch, agent; Shorty Lavender, presi- LOVE ME ANYMORE 75 GOOD MORNIN' LOVING Taking over national promotion dent; David Rogers, and Rick Sanjek, Nat Stuckey (RCA 0222) 40 Larry Kington (JMI 37) and the Shrode Report will be Phil general manager of Atlantic Records (Unichappell/ Easy Nine-BMI ) (Owenpar-BMI) Shrode. country division.

48 Cash Box - March 30, 1974 My name is Tina and I'm eight years old I am the youngest Ccuntry & Western Recording Artist. My New Record is

"NO CHARGE" by Tina & Mommy(Mommy helped me out)

TELEPHONE CALL by Tina & Daddy (Daddy was a big help too) EPIC - 5-11099

PERSONAL MANAGEMENT Mommy & Daddy

11, 806 16th Avenue South/Nashville, Tenn. /Tel 615-214-5265

G Top Country Albums CashBox Country Roundup 1 THERE WON'T BE ANYMORE 24 THE FASTEST HARP Charlie Rich (RCA 0433) 3 IN THE SOUTH 2 FOR THE PEOPLE IN Charlie McCoy (Monument 32794) 18 THE LAST HARD TOWN 25 WOULD YOU LAY WITH ME Jack Greene says, "It's Time To ment, are to be shown on ABC -TV's Tom T. Hall (Mercury 687) 2 Tanya Tucker (Columbia 32744) 39 Cross That Bridge"-Commander "Wide World of Sports." 3 I REMEMBER HANK WILLIAMS 26 ALL ABOUT A FEELING Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen will The Imperials new single "He's on Glen Campbell (Capitol 11253) 1 Donna Fargo (Dot 26019) 19 embark on a European concert tour his Way" will be 4 LET ME BE THERE 27 IF YOU featured on "Power- CAN FEEL IT this summer. The Paramount Records line" from March 29 to April 19. Neil (Olivia Newton John (MCA 389) 6 Freddie Hart (Capitol 11252) 24 country -rock group to have 5 ELVIS, A LEGENDARY 28 JUST ANOTHER was Newton, radio promotion manager played the United Kingdom and the for Impact Records has announced PERFORMER VOL. I COWBOY SONG continent this spring, but called off that the Elvis Presley (RCA CPL 1-0341) 8 Doyle Holly & The Vanishing Breed 21 featuring of the Imperials is 6 I'M STILL LOVING YOU (Barnabv 15011) that tour due to the energy crisis, as part of special give-away program Joe Stampley (Dot 26020) 12 29 NEW SUNRISE did numerous other American acts. for "Powerline" listeners. "Power- 7 LULLABYS, LEGENDS AND LIES Brenda Lee (MCA 373) 30 Instead of playing Great Britain this line" will be giving away copies of Bobby Bare (RCA CPL 2-0290) 4 30 TOO MANY MEMORIES spring, the Airmen will instead tour the Imperial's new single to listeners 8 WE'RE GONNA HOLD ON Bobby Lewis (Ace Of Hearts AH 3 1002) 31 the United States in April and May. writing to the show. "Powerline" is a George Jones & Tammy Wynette 5 31 LOVE SONG Tompall Glaser, has just completed syndicated contemporary religious (Epic 32757) Ann Murray (Capitol 11266) 40 an album to be released in England show on 800 rock stations a week 9 THE ENTERTAINER 32 THE MIDNIGHT OIL on Polydor titled, "Take The Singer around the country with a potential OF THE YEAR Barbara Mandrell (Columbia KC 32743) 23 With The Song," with tunes included listening audience of four and a half Roy Clark (Capitol 11264) 10 33 A VERY SPECIAL LOVE SONG penned by Shel Silverstein, Billy Joe million people weekly. Charlie Rich (Epic KE 10 AMAZING LOVE 32581) - Shaver, and others. Ray Lawrence of Los Angeles is Charlie Pride (RCA APL 1-0397) 7 34 ROY CLARK FAMILY ALBUM Roy RCA recording artist Waylon Jen- predicting that "Hoss Records will be 11 BEHIND CLOSED DOORS Clark (Dot DOS 26018) 27 nings Glaser Rich 35 YOU'VE has been utilizing the known the world over as the best Charlie (Epic 32247) 15 NEVER BEEN Facility the sound track for 12 SONG & DANCE MAN THIS FAR BEFORE to record country music' record company in the KE the upcoming movie "The Moonrun- business" as of March 1, 1975. Johnny Paycheck (Epic 32570) 9 Conway Twitty ( MCA 369) 36 Keil 13 THE UPTOWN POKER CLUB 36 WHERE MY HEART IS ners" starring James Mitchum, Sunday March 10th was "Merle Jerry Reed (RCA APL 0356) 14 Ronnie Milsap (RCA APL 1-0338) 29 Martin, Arthur Honeycutt, and Joan Haggard Day" in Missouri as pro- 14 SOUTHERN ROOTS 37 KENTUCKY SUNSHINE Blackman. Super greats Johnny Ro- claimed by Governor Christopher Jerry Lee Lewis (Mercury SRM 690) 11 Wayne Kemp (MCA 369) 37 driguez and Don Williams, and WSM Bond. The Governor presented Merle 15 IT'S A MAN'S WORLD 38 FULLY REALIZED disk jockey John Riggs dropped by with a proclamation at one of the two Diana Trask (Dot DOS 26016) 13 Charlie Rich (Mercury 7505) 44 the Studio for the taping. concerts in Jefferson City. 16 HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN 39 LET'S GO ALL THE Atlantic recording artist, Jimmy The Keystones have moved to Jody Miller (Epic 2569) 20 Lee Morris isn't going to let the ener- Nashville and signed a new contract 17 THE LAST LOVE SONG WAY TONIGHT Mel him down. He's just with Superior Records. Hank Williams Jr. (MGM 4936) 22 Tillis & Sherry Bryce 33 gy crisis get 18 JOLENE (MGM K 14660) purchased a Fiat for traveling to his Carl Perkins had to postpone a re- in Dolly Parton (RCA APL 1-0473) 28 40 BOB LUNAN GREATEST HITS personal appearances, which are cording session until later March 19 AN AMERICAN LEGEND (Epic 32759) 41 booked by Shorty Lavender. due to undergoing dental surgery. Tex Ritter (Capitol 11241) 16 41 DON WILLIAMS VOL. II Ferlin Huskey, David Rogers, Jens Cedarwood promotions man Curley 20 IF WE MAKE IT (JMI 4006) Ross and Jeanne Pruett have taped Rhodes is currently on a swing of the THROUGH DECEMBER 42 COUNTRY SUNSHINE radio shows for the Air Force, with southland reports the biggest job is Merle Haggard (Capitol 11276) 38 Dottie West (RCA APL 1-044) 34 Shorty Lavender producing all pro- gauging his stops so he'll have 21 BEAN BLOSSOM 43 BEST OF BUCK OWENS VOL. 5 grams as he has done for the past 71 enough gas to get to the next place. Bill Monroe & Various Artists 17 (MCA 8002) Buck Owens (Capitol 11273) - years. Porter Wagoner, well known for 22 RED, WHITE & BLUE (GRASS) 44 RCA recording artist Johnny Rus- his aversion to flying, and Dolly Par- (GRC GA -5002) 26 Tammy Wynette (Epic 32745) - sell has completed a new single and ton jetted in Saturday from Fresno, 23 MY THIRD ALBUM 45 THE BEST OF SUSAN RAYE album. The single, "She's In Love California to appear on the opening Johnny Rodriguez (Mercury 699) 32 Susan Raye (Capitol 11282) - With A Rodeo Man," was shipped of the new Grand Ole Opry March 16 March 19. The album is being rushed and flew back Sunday morning' for a into May release. Russell's career is personal appearance in Tucson, Ari- Clark To Perform Country Is intensifying in all areas, reports his zona. manager Joe Light. His singles over Crystal Gayle has back-to-back 10 At The White House the past two years have all been top - day tours set in April and early May Big TV Biz ten hits, especially his last two, "Bap- in Alaska and Hawaii. HOLLYWOOD - Roy Clark has been tism of Jesse Taylor" and "Rednecks, invited to perform for the President NASHVILLE One of television's Tommy Overstreet, Dot recording biggest - White Sox, and Blue Ribbon Beer." artist, joined host Roy Clark on the and Mrs. Nixon at the White House drawing cards this year is Light adds that Russell also has been Correspondents Dinner Country Music, according to the mar- "Midnight Special" taping March 12 in Washing- taping a number of television appear- for an early Spring airing. Overstreet ton D.C. on May 4th. Dot recording keting department of NBC. Their ances, both' syndicated and network, star, Diana Trask figures show that country music spe- shared guest billing with Diana will join Clark in and his personal appearance itinerary Trask, Waylon Jennings, Charlie entertaining the group. cials have scored 84 per cent higher in for the next three months is the Clark, who was named Country Art- ratings than the average prime time McCoy, Tom T. Hall and Mel Tillis heaviest and most impressive in his for this -country show. ist of the Year by The American television program. career thus far. all Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA), has The 90 minute country music spe- Rick Stewart is the latest addition Governor of Albama, George Wal- to the announcing staff at Country just completed an engagement at cial hosted by Johnny Cash and lace, issued a personal invitation to Harrah's Club in Reno. Before leav- shown over the NBC network received KRAK, it was announced by Jay friend Ferlin Huskey to perform in Hoffer, vice president of the Hercules ing for Washington Clark will host a 37 share of the market when it was Montgomery March 22. "The Midnight Special" and the on Broadcasting Company. aired February 23. The country music A crowd of over 16,000 to "Tonight Show." special hosted by Mac Davis received gathered Jack Greene and Jeannie Seely on watch Enterprise artist O.B. McClin- big exercise program they gave each a 34 share when it was shown last ton perform two recently November. Both shows were produced at shows other 10 -speed bikes and are now sponsored by KECK Radio in Lin- "pedal pushers." by Joe Cates Productions. coln. Fans at both shows gave him a Mac Davis, will be the summer re- standing ovation, and, according to Dale Davis has been in Music City placement for the Flip Wilson Show Fred Scott, general manager and con- visiting with friends and spreading on NBC. cert coordinator for KECK, O.B. is around a little public relations. With the first country artist to ever receive Dale is Gib Guilbeau who currently In addition to the network shows, a standing ovation at the Pershing has the old Jimmy C. Newman tune Take Somebody You Love country music's Hee Haw is the most Auditorium. "Cry, Cry Darling" out on the Alshire successful syndicated show on televi- label. Dot Records is shipping "Statue of sion, airing in over 220 markets Louisiana native, David Houston is across the United States and consis- a Fool" as the next release by Brian Collins, which makes the second sin- scheduled for a benefit in Lafayette "Honky Tonkin" tently pulling in top ratings. Other (April 9). Mrs. Elaine Edwards, wife successful syndicated shows featuring gle pulled from his latest album titled "This Is Brian Collins." of Louisiana's Governor, is chairman country music are the Porter Wagon- of the event, with proceeds going to er Show, the Bill Anderson Show, the Ron Blackwood is no longer affili- crippled children. Wilburn Brothers Show, the Buck ated with the Tom Drake Agency of Owens Show, the Del Reeves Show Kansas City, Missouri in the capacity Bobby Fischer of American Coun- and numerous local shows featuring of president of the Nashville office try Promotions will be handling the talent from the locale where they are and Cecil D. "Sonny" Simmons is new record promotion on the new Ray shown. partner of the Tom Drake Agency, Griff record, "That Doesn't Mean I Drake states many new areas under Don't Love My God" on Dot Records. Scheduled in the near future is a the new partnership arrangement will Charlie Rich has broken all atten- Midnight Special featuring country be open to all types of talent. Drake dance records at the Houston Astro- New From music airing over NBC March 22 and also stated that Fairs and Special dome with his appearance at the an Opry Special entitled "Country Events booked for the 1974 summer Houston Livestock Show. Over 34,000 Commercial Comes Home" scheduled to be filmed season has reached an all-time high. people filled the Astrodome for Rich's Nashville at the new Opry complex in Commander Cody and His Lost concert there. Rich was the recent MACK and aired April 26 over NBC. Planet Airmen were special guest of winner of a Grammy for "Best Coun- WHITE Meanwhile, the growth and appeal honor at the fifth annual California try Vocal Performance by a Male" for , sings of Country Music is further evidenced 500 race held recently at the Ontario his Epic recording of "Behind Closed by radio ratings. The March 4 issue Motor Speedway. The country -rock Doors" penned by Kenny O'Dell. "SWEET AND of `Television/Radio Age" contains a group drove in a Hot Rod Lincoln, A boy, nine pounds and four listing of the leading stations in each and were accompanied by members of ounces, was born to Mr. and Mrs. TENDER FEELING" of the top 50 markets. Country shows the "M.A.S.H." cast, plus Roy Clark Robert Taylor, March 12, 1974, in C1315 show strong with its stations- and other celebrities. Cody's smash Tulsa, Oklahoma. Father is vice pres- positioning from #1 to #5 with two single a couple seasons ago was "Hot ident in charge of Fairs and Special country stations showing a strong #1 Rod Lincoln." Portions of the Cali- Events for the Jim Halsey company in the top 15 markets. fornia 500, along with the Cody seg- in Tulsa and Los Angeles.

50 Cash Box - March 30, 1974 Donna's feelings are charted.

"I'll Try A Little Bit Harder" is the big hit single from Donna Fargo's latest album, "All About A Feeling" When Donna sets her feelings to music, there's no end to success. Because Donna's feelings are so real, and so beautifully expressed, they touch everyone in the country.

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ROY CLARK/THE ENTERTAINER-Roy Clark- Use Dot 2001 (Mks of Week The title says it all! Roy is the definitive entertainer and this new album is guaranteed JOHNNY RUSSELL (RCA 0248) to prove that eleven times over. Kicking off She's In Love With A Rodeo Man (2:43) (Jack, BMI-Bob McDill) this great LP is Roy's "Honeymoon Feelin", a It has been awhile since we heard from the talented Mr. Russell, but now he bright up -tempo sound that is pure good time comes back with a record that may be stronger then anything that he has done. music. A fine segue into "She Makes The Liv- An up -tempo ballad there is that characteristic fullness to the arrangement and ing Worthwhile" which is a positive love ballad Johnny's rich vocal with excellent instrumentation and background vocal. This that is sure to please all. Reworking of such has top ten written all over it. Flip: No info. available. country classics as "Duelin' Banjos", "Sunday Sunrise," "The Most Beautiful Girl," and "Let Me Be There" have an added zest and sense WILLIE NELSON (Atlantic 45-3020) of new life with Roy performing them. Techni- Bloody Mary Morning (2:47) (Willie Nelson, BMI-W. Nelson) cal skill and vocal artistry abound with other With a flash bluegrass beginning Willie goes into this super up -tempo steamer cuts including "Love's All Around You." "It's that is a toe tapper. It seems that Willie's baby left him and it looks as if it's All Over (All Over Again)", and "Chompin." going to be a bloody mary morning. Willie's vocal is strong, the instrumentation is great with some tour -de -force guitar and piano riffs. This has just got to move. YOUR THE BEST THING THAT EVER HAP- Flip: No info. available. PENED TO ME-Ray Price-Columbia 32777 Ray has always been regarded as one of the LLOYD GREEN (Monument 8608) most polished and well developed vocalists with a sense of and finesse San Antonio Rose (2:29) (Bourne, ASCAP-Obo Wills) song interpretation that few artists possess. Ray's richness is re- An of classic Bob Willis tune, Lloyd's admirable reworking this magnificient flected in his almost contemplative style so orchestral arrangement will do nothing short of take your breath away upon first strongly revealed in his ballads. "The Need listening. The tune builds and segues into the infectious up -tempo rhythms which To Be," a lushly orchestrated ballad, is a mov- are so conducive to the great effect of this song. Flip: Atlantic (2:29) (Youngun, ing song done with the inimitable Price touch. BMI-Lloyd Green) "It Must Be Love This Time," is a gentle up - tempo ditty that is at once pleasing. The title REX ALLEN JR. (Warner Bros. 7788) track is a gentle ballad, and "Storms of Trou- Goodbye (2:31) (Tree, BMI-Larry Butler-Buddy Killen) bled Times," is also included. A great package for fans be sure to check out "Where Peace- An interesting ballad that's arrangement is at once captivating. Rex's sweet ful Waters Flow," "To A Gentler Time," "Some vocal presentation coupled with a very fine lyric that relates a final goodbye Things Never Change," and "Like A First Time between his girl that has ruined him for life. An excellent compostion, the Thing." instrumentation and background vocal makes this record indeed something special. Flip: No info. available. THE ATKINS-TRAVIS TRAVELING SHOW- Chet Atkins & Merle Travis-RCA 0479 JIM MUNDY (ABC 11428) This incredible package features the guitar Come Home (2:47) (Chappell, ASCAP-J. Mundy) prowess of two of the most talented musicians, A great up -tempo bouncy number Jim's smooth vocal style -has never as Chet and Merle uncased their guitars in sounded better. The song has a powerful arrangement with well balanced Hollywood's RCA studios and gave way to the instrumentation. A fine steel guitar passage augments the great vocal which skillful production of Jerry Reed and Chet At- concerns Jim's desire for his lady to come back home. A powerful song it should kins to whip up an LP that is truly stunning. with some fine blues "Down get instant reaction. Flip: Noboday Love You (2:01) (Chappell, Starting guitar, ASCAP-J. South Blues", the two talents discuss their Mundy) respective starts in the business, and then there are some tongue and cheek sequences GLENN BARBER (Hickory 316) with each musician demonstrating respective You Only Live Once (In Awhile) (2:23) (Acuff-Rose, BMI-Mickey Newbury) skills on their instruments. Great cuts included Culled from the Hickory "Glenn Barber" LP, this is a really supurb ballad. are "Muskrat Ramble," "Cannonball Rag," Glenn's richly resonant vocal is marked by his fine phrasing and vocalization. "Boogie For Cecil," "Who's Sorry Now," and Instrumental acompaniment is par excellence and the lyric is interesting seizing "Nine Pound Hammer." upon the carpe diem theme. Flip: Sweet On My Mind (2:16) (Acuff -Rose, BMI-G. Barber-J. Melson) SNAP YOUR FINGERS-Don Gibson-MGM 4509 JOHN PRINE (Atlantic 45-3013) A supurb new collection of songs, this is a Grandpa Was A Carpenter 2:11) (Cotillion, BMI-J. Prine) truly welcome package for the diverse talents A really fine up -tempo delight, the great guitar work on this track will be sure of Ray. With the consummate production skill to knock you out. John's inimitable vocal style has never sounded better and the of Wesley Rose and the fine string arrange- ments with very vivid pictures that should get this of Bill McElhiney the package sparkles lyric tells the story of his grandfather with Roy's great vocal artistry and smooth disk up the charts where it belongs. Flip: No info. available. delivery. The title track, which is currently rid- DEBBIE HAWKINS (Warner Bros. 7792) ing the charts, is a rhythmically infectious tune. "Rainbow Love" is a great up -tempo Teach Me How To Love (3:11) (Easy Listening-ASCAP, Gallico-BMI, Peggy tune with inspired vocal and some excellent Little-Norris Wilson-George Richey) piano work. "I Wanna Live" is a laid-back tune A sensitive and tender ballad, Debbie's fine vocal is reminiscent of Brenda Lee. with some fine steel guitar. Also included are The song has a fine arrangement that builds to a powerful crescendo that "I'm On My Way (To Another Heartache)," startles the ear. The lyric is very good and considering the title of the song it "One Day At A Time," and "Crazy Heart." seems like a very good proposition. Flip: No info. available. DOUBLE EXPOSURE-Johnny Carver-ABC DON ADAMS & THE GREENFIELD EXPRESS (Atlantic 4017) Johnny's inordinately pleasing vocal style is Baby Let You Long Hair Down (2:32) (Noma-S.P.R., BMI-R. Bourke-E. rich and mellow and at once has the ability to Rabbitt) relax and comfort the listener with his laidback A fine lyrical ballad that builds to a forceful crescendo, it features a really vocal style. Adding a fine selection of material powerful vocal by Don. The lyric is an interesting bidding and Don's request is as a suitable vehicle for Johnny's vocals the vocal material sparkles as only Johnny is able to metaphorical for pushing inhibitions aside. Fine orchestration and should make it. "Country Lullabye" breathes the put Don on the hit path. Flip: No info. available. sweetness of the ballad as Johnny sings it from his heart, and seems a best bet for his DOC & MERLE WATSON (Poppy XW414-W) next single. "Pass Me Bye" a melodiously easy Poor Boy Blues (2:20) Hillgreen, BMI-D. Watson-M. Watson) ballad gives air to that special Carver touch. A great up -tempo number has a really fine vocal and excellent Other fine tracks include the up -tempo delight- instrumentation with some outstanding guitar work. A lament that crys from the ful title cut, "You And Me," "Seasons In The heart, this should very definitely put Doc and Merle on the charts where they Sun," and "Gimme Some Time." belong. Flip: No info. available. BOBBY BORCHERS (Epic 5-11093) FASTEST GRASS ALIVE-Osborne Brothers- MCA 374 I'll Still Be Loving You This Much (3:07) (Tree, BM I-B. Borchers-C. Putman) Getting back to the purest traditional music A is vocal is and moving ballad the lyric sensitive and tender. Bobby's smooth of America, the Osborne Brothers play some of rich and the background vocals add to the fullness of the fine arrangement. the most accomplished bluegrass music Bobby runs through a series of metaphors comparing his love to the everlasting. around. Clear virtuosity on respective instru- Great steel guitar and instrumentation makes this record look good for some ments make for a meld of professionalism that definite chart action. Flip: No info. available. is truly great and must be heard to be be- lieved. With Dale Sled on guitar, Robby Os- BUZZ RABIN (Elektra 45881) borne on drums, Dennis Digby on bass, and There's A Jekyll Under Everybody's Hyde (2:41) (Window, BMI-Buzz Rabin) such studio wizards as Ray Edenton, Pig Rob- An up -tempo instantly appealing novelty number, Buzz's lyric is a potpourri of inson, Hal Rugg, Charlie McCoy, Vassar Cle- bizarre images and associations. An interesting take-off on the Robert Louis ments, and Leon Rhodes it's easy to under- stand the great impact this LP will make on Stevenson classic, Buzz updates it and makes it a comical will be parody that the bluegrass world. Included are "Fastest sure to raise a smile, and the up -tempo rhythms will be sure to raise a toe. Flip: Grass Alive," "Side Saddle," "Blue Heart- No info. available ache," "Lizzie Lou," and "M. A. Special." Cash Box - March 30, 1974 International News Report

Sheet Music Japan Disk, Tape Sales Gain Jap Imports In '73 spectively. Western -music sold 51,020,- Boom In Aus. Up 29% 000 units, 44,200,000,000 yen ($147,- Of Disks Climb TOKYO - Japan's total record sales 333,333) which were 4% and 22% MELBOURNE John Emmerson of in 1973 were 107,600,000,000 yen more than the previous year respec- TOKYO Yutaka Ando, chairman of - were - Allans Music Pty, Ltd., announced ($358,666,666) while tape sales tively. the board of Japan Phonograph Rec- enjoying 43,800,000,000 yen ($146,000,000). Tapes sold 26,440,000 units, 29% ord Association has announced the that sheet music is currently These figures were disclosed by Japan more than the previous year and 43,- total export and import figures for unprecedented sales success. Just re- Ph ono g r a ph Record Association 800,000,000 yen ($146,000,000), 34% disks in 1973. leased nationally in Australia are (JPRA). more than the previous year. This The export from Japan was 250,- sheet music copies for "Oh Dear St. Disks sold 172,000,000 copies, 107,- was due to the increase in demands 000,000 yen ($833,333), 28% less than and Snakes," from 600,000,000 yen, comprising 13% of and normalization of the market after the previous year of 352,000,000 yen Peter," "Spiders 29% more than the previous the chaos which had originated dur- of the Sky" the total, ($1,173,333). This is the second conse- Festival Music, "Corner year. Single sales were 87,000,000 co- ing competition in 1971, 1972. Main cutive year of decrease. The main and "Morning Glow" from Castle Mu- pies, 30,000,000,000 yen ($100,000,000) item in the output was the cartridge countries to which Japan's records sic; and "Raised On Rock" "We May which were 5% and 19% more than the which sold 15,600,000 units, 15% more have been exported last year were Never Pass This Way Again," and previous year respectively. Single than the previous year, 33,400,000,000 Hong Kong (84,760,000 yen, $282,533, sales were up 27.6% by the dollar and yen ($111,333,333), 26% more than the Why Oh Why" from Leeds 10% more than the previous year), "Why Oh 50.3% by the copy. LP sales were 78,- previous year. The percentage of car- U.S. (71,420,000 yen, $238,066, 11% Music. Top sellers in the sheet music 000,000, 75,000,000,000 yen ($250,000,- tridge to total output was 59% by less than the previous year), Austral- field currently are; "Lord's Prayer" 000) which were 30% and 70% more units and 77% by money. Cassette ia and West Germany. Mare Mare" copies than the previous year respec- sales were 10,590,000 units, 56% more (Festival), "Mare year, and 10,- On the contrary, importation to Ja- tively. The percentage of LP to total than the previous pan has increased to 1,400,000,000 yen (CAM), "I Am Pegasus" (Castle), , output has increased to 70%. Among 000,000,000 yen ($33,333,333) 78% pre- Yellow Brick Road" year. Open - ($4,666,666), 37% more than the and "Goodbye the total output, Japanese -music sold more than the previous vious year. This increase has caused (Leeds) . 121,230,000 copies, 63,300,000,000 yen reel sold 240,000 units, 280,000,000 7.5% less emergency importation to offset some ($211,000,000) which were 18% and yen ($933,333), 1% more, of the demands for which total supply 34% more than the previous year, re- than the previous year respectively. was insufficient due to the shortage of raw materials. The main item im- Italian, Swiss ported was the LP, up 52% from the Euro Entries Phonogram, Polydor Form Co.: previous year. To CBS Intl NordiskPolyphonA.S.In Denmark SESEC Exec To Euro April Music (U.K.) NEW YORK - COPENHAGEN - Phonogram and sion is Jorgen Bechmann, who as- NEW YORK - W. F. Myers, vice has secured the U.K. publishing Polydor restructured their Denmark sumes the position of general manag- president and director of internation- rights on both the Italian and the branches as of Mar. 1. The legal enti- er of Phonogram A.S. P.E. Thompson al relations for SESAC Inc., left last Swiss entries in this year's Eurovi- ty Nordisk Polyphon A.S., under the becomes general manager of the Po- Sat. (23) for London, where he will sion Song Contest to be held in managing directorship of John A. lydor music division, Polydor A. S. the Fifth symposium of the local music production attend Apr. 6. Winkelman consists of the following The Danish Broghton on four sections: Phonogram music divi- activity for Phonogram and Polydor Cisac Technical Committee. The Italina entry, "Si," will be sung sion, Polydor music division, Magnet is headed by general manager Johnny While in London, Myers will also by Gigliola Cinquetti. Norman New- national production for Phonogram Reimar of Magnet A. S. The finance visit various music publishers, broad- is headed ell, who wrote the English lyrics for and Polydor, and finance and adminis- and administration division organiza- tration. by financial controller Bent Brant. cast facilities, and licensing such hits as "Come What May" and tions. From London, he will fly to Heading the Phonogram music divi - All rack jobbing activities take place "Never, Never, Never," has written through Music Rack A/S, controlled Paris and Amsterdam for further the English lyrics for the song. by the major record firms in Den- publisher and broadcast contacts. He mark. Winkelmann is a member of the Newell has also written the English Mayal) UK Dates board of directors of said firm. plans to return to New York in mid - lyrics for Gigliola's follow-up single, NEW YORK - John Mayall is tenta- April. "Alle Porte del Sole ("To the door of tively set to appear at either Royal the sun"), which is also published by Albert Hall or the Rainbow Theater `Lucky Man' Wins in London, when he plays England on Kenny Rogers April Music, U.K. an April concert schedule. which in- The Swiss entry, "Mein Ruf Bach cludes dates on the continent. A spo- Two UK TV Awards be sung by Piera Martell. kesman for the promoters said Eric a To New Zealand Dir," will Clapton may join Mayall at the Lon- HOLLYWOOD - Alan Price won She is recording the English version Stella from the British Society of don engagement. The tour will last his HOLLYWOOD - Kenny Rogers and with lyrics by Tony Isaacs, in the through the end of May. Mayall is Film & TV Arts in London for music in "Oh Lucky Man!" Award The First Edition, MGM recording art- CBS Studios. now lining up a new band to accom- ists, have been set to tour New pany him. If the Polydor Records star was for the category, "Best Original Both the Italian and the Swiss en- plays Albert Hall, it would mark the Music Score. The film was released by Zealand in Nov., according to their tries are scheduled for release on first rock concert there since they im- Warner Brothers. manager Ken Kragen. They will per- April 5th on the CBS Blue label. posed a rock ban last year. Arthur Lowe won an award for form in the following cities: Auck- Best Supporting Actor in the same film. land, Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua, Taupo, Napier, Wellington, Christ- church, Dunedin, Ivercargill, Queens- Bendiksen Sets town, Nelson, Palmerston, and New Plymouth. Norwegian Push For 5 Labels Extend War In Euro OSLO - Results of Arne Bendiksen LONDON - War, UA Records seven A/S's first 1974 sales conference (held member group, has extended its cur- Feb. 22) showed that 1973 was one of rent European concert tour to six ex- the firm's best years, and the coming tra days due to the heavy demand for year has good sales prospects despite tickets at the Konzerthaus at Vienna the PVC shortage. Also discussed on April 1. An additional date has were plans to maximize campaigns been scheduled for April 2. The for the company's clients, Island, group's concerts at the Rainbow The- A&M, Virgin, BASF, and Blue atre in London has been extended to Thumb. The newly reorganized sales three days April 9, 10, and 11 instead and promotion staffs will concentrate of the one night scheduled for April on Norway's most heavily populated 8. ROD'S GOT THE FACE IN NEW ZEALAND-After Rod Stewart and the regions. The group will also headline a two- Faces played a sell-out concert before 17,500 fans at Western Springs Stadium Auckland, Phonogram New Zealand presented four gold disks and two gold Ola Pramm, who joined the firm hour special for the BBC -2 which will musicassettes to Stewart for the LP's "Sing It Again Rod", "Every Picture last Nov., was named to head the center around their Rainbow Theatre Tells a Story", and "Never a Dull Moment"; for the single, "Maggie May/ marketing department, while reper- concerts and stay in London. The spe- Reason to Believe", and for the cassettes of "Every Picture Tells a Story" toire and promotion will be super- cial was negotiated by Steve Gold and and "Never a Dull Moment". Pictured (1. to r.) are Brian Pitts, Phonogram New Zealand general marketing manager, Rick Shadwell, pop marketing vised by Hallvard Kvale and assistant Jerry Goldstein of Far Out Produc- manager, Billy Gaff, managing director of Gaff Management, and Stewart. Terje Engen. tions.

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TW LW TW LW 1 1 Devil Gate Drive-Suzi Quatro-Rak-Chinnichap/ Rak 1 1 Anata-Akiko Kosaka (Elektra/Warner-Pioneer) Pub: Yamaha 2 6 Jealous Mind-Alvin Stardust-Magnet-Magnet Music 3 4 The Wombling Song-The Wombles-CBS-Batt Songs 2 2 Namida No Misao-Tonosama Kings (Victor) 4 11 The Air That I Pub: Bon Music Breathe-Hollies-Polydor-Rondor 3 4 Haha Ni Sasageru Ballade-Kayientayi (Elec) Pub: Serena 5 12 Rebel Rebel-David Bowie-RCA-Mainman/ Chrysalis Shuppan 6 2 Tiger Feet-Mud-Rak-Chinnichap/ Rak 4 11 Bara No Kusari-Hideki Saijo (RCA/Victor) Pub: Nichion 7 3 The Man Who Sold The World-Lulu-Polydor-Mainman 5 6 Erimo Misaki/Yosutebitouta-Shinyichi Mori (Victor) Pub: Wa- 8 You're Sixteen-Ringo Starr-Apple-Jewel tanabe 9 10 Love's Theme-Love Unlimited-Pye-A. Schroeder 6 5 Kuchinashi No Hana-Tetsuya Watari (Polydor) Pub: Diamond 10 5 Solitaire-Andy Williams-CBS-Krirshner/WB Shuppan 11 - Remember (Sha-La-La-La)-Bay City Rollers-Bell-Mews 7 17 Hoshi Ni Negayiwo-Agnes Chan (Warner Brothers/Warner- 12 - The Most Beautiful Girl-Charlie Rich-Epic-Gallico/KPM Pioneer) Pub: Watanabe 13 15 Ma He's Making Eyes At Me-Lena Zavaroni-Philips-Feld- 8 7 Koi No Kazaguruma-Cherish (Victor) man Pub: Victor Shuppan 9 3 Koi No Dial 6700-Finger 5 (Philips/Phonogram) Pub: Tokyo 14 14 Never Gonna Give Yer Up-Barry White-Pye-A. Schroeder Music, Nichion 15 7 All Of My Life-Diana Ross-Tamla Motown-Jobete/London 10 10 Kokoro No Sakebi-Goro Noguchi (Polydor) Pub: 16 8 Rockin' Roll Fuji Music Baby-Stylistics-Avco-Gamble Huff 11 8 Akachoochin-Kaguyahime (Crown) Pub: C M P, P M P 17 Billy Don't Be A Hero-Paper Lace-Bus Stop-Intune 12 9 Koibito Tachi No Minato-Mari Amachi (CBS -Sony) Pub: 18 Jet-Paul McCartney & Wings-Apple-Apple Watanabe 19 9 Teenage Rampage-The Sweet-RCA-Chinnichap/ Rak 13 - Shiawase No Ichiban. Boshi-Miyoko Asada (CBS -Sony) Pub: 20 It's You-Freddy Starr-Tiffany-London Tree Nichion 14 15 Theme From Enter The Dragon-Lalo Schifrin (Warner Broth- TOP TWENTY LP'S ers/Warner-Pioneer) Sub Pub: Nichion 15 - Gakuen Tengoku-Finger 5 (Philips/Phonogram) Pub: Tokyo 1 The Singles 1969-73-Carpenters-A & M Music 2 Silverbird-Leo Sayer-Chrysalis 16 12 Shinobi Goi-Aki Yashiro (Teichiku) Pub: Central Music 3 Old New Borrowed And Blue-Slade-Polydor 17 - Harukaze No Itazura-Momoe Yamaguchi (CBS -Sony) Pub: 4 Solitaire-Andy Williams-CBS Tokyo Ongaku Shuppan 5 Dark Side Of The Moon-Pink Floyd-Harvest 18 13 Totsuzen No Ai-Shizue Abe (Canyon) Pub: Fuji Music, Tokai 6 Planet Waves-Bob Dylan-Island Pak 7 And I Love You So-Perry Como-RCA 19 - Wakare No Kane No Ne-Hiroshi Itsuki (Minoruphone/To- 8 Band On The Run-Wings-Apple kuma) Pub: Noguchi Pro, Watanabe Music 9 Overture & Beginners-Faces-Mercury 20 14 Yozora-Hiroshi Itsuki (Minoruphone/Tokuma) Pub: Watanabe 10 Brain Salad Surgery-Emerson Lake & Palmer-Manticore Music 11 Pin Ups-David Bowie-RCA 12 Tubular Bells-Mick Oldfield-Virgin TOP FIVE LP'S 13 Burn-Deep Purple-Purple 14 Tales From The Topographic Oceans-Yes-Atlantic 15 Stranded-Roxy Music-Island TW LW 16 20 Number Ones-Various Artists-Arcade 1 1 Koori No Sekayi/Yoosui Inouye (Polydor) 17 Touch Me In The Morning-Diana Ross-Tamla Motown 2 2 Now & Then/Carpenters (King) 18 Goodbye Yellow Brick Road-Elton John-DJM 3 - Anata/Akiko Kosaka No Sekayi (Warner -Pioneer) 19 I'm A Writer Not A Fighter-Gilbert O'Sullivan-MAM 4 4 Yoosui Inouye Live/Modori Michi (Polydor) 20 Now & Then-Carpenters-A & M 5 - Kaguyahime Vol. 4/Sangayi date no Shi (Crown)

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1 Love Song/Anne Murray/Capitol 1 1 Dyna-mite (Mud-Rak-Universal). 2 Seasons In The Sun/Terry Jacks/Goldfish 2 2 The Air That I Breathe (The Hollies-Polydor-Universal). 3 Let Me Get To Know You/Paul Anka/Fame 3 5 Peaches On A Tree (Nick Mackenzie-Imperial-Torst Music). 4 Virginia (Touch Me Like You Do)/Bill Amesbury/Yorkville 4 6 Love's Theme (Love Unlimited-Philips-Basart). 5 She/Southcote/Smile 5 8 Nu Sta Ik Daar (Will Tura-Topkapi-Jean Kluger-local copy- 6 Star Baby/Guess Who/Nimbus 9 right). 7 Can You Feel It/Lighthouse/GRT 6 7 Ronald And Donald (Ronald & Donald-CBS-Start). 8 I Fell In Love With You Sometime/Gary & Dave/Axe 7 3 Dirty 01' Man (The Three Degrees-PIR-April Music). 9 Linda Won't You Take Me In/Murray McLauchlan/True North 8 14 Je T'aime Cherrie (James Lloyd-BASF-Gnome Music). 10 I Thought Of You Again/Susan Jacks/Goldfish 9 10 When Will I See You Again (The Three Degrees-PIR-April Music). TOP TEN LP'S 10 I'm A Train (Albert Hammond-Epic-April Music). 1 Court & Spark/Joni Mitchell/Asylum 2 Sundown/Gordon Lightfoot/Reprise !gig Ì.\\N II2\\ H%11Ú\ 3 Seasons In The Sun/Terry Jacks/Goldfish .Intl 4 Best Of The Guess Who Vol. II/Guess Who/Nimbus 9 5 II/Bachman Turner Overdrive/Mercury 6 U11111115 11N111 Australia Can You Feel It/Lighthouse/GRT MOM M\NI// % INN \ rill, 7 From The Fire/Stampeders/Music World Creations 8 Gary & Dave/Axe 9 Day To Day Dust/Murray McLauchlan/True North 10 Night Vision/Bruce Cockburn/True North 1 1 Sorrow. David Bowie. Festival. RCA. 2 6 Farewell Aunty Jack. Graham Bond. Picture. Picture. 3 5 My Coo Ca Choo. Alvin Stardust. Castle. EMI. 4 2 Most Beautiful Girl. Charlie Rich. Castle. Epic. 5 7 I Love You Love Me Love. Gary Glitter. Bell. Ca Sax 6 - The Lord's Prayer. Sister Janet Mead. Festival. Festival. Italy 7 3 Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Elton John. Leeds. DJM. 8 - Star Of Mykonos. Katja Ebstein. Festival. 9 4 Photograph. Ringo Starr. Albert. Apple. TW LW 10 - Who's In The Strawberry Patch. Dawn. Festival. Bell. 1 1 Alle Porte Del Sole-G. Cinquetti (CBS) Sugarmusic 2 2 E Poi-Mina (PDU) PDU 3 3 Angie-R. Stones (Ricordi) Aromando TOP FIVE LP'S 4 5 Amicizia E Amore-Camaleonti (CBS) Di Lazzaro 5 9 Infiniti Noi-Pooh (CBS) Sugarmusic 1 Jonathon Livingston Seagull. Neil Diamond. CBS. 6 6 Anna Da Dimenticare-Nuovi Angeli (Phonogram) Chappell 2 Hot August Night. Neil Diamond. MCA. 7 Prisencolinensinainciusol-A. Celentano (Clan) Clan - 3 Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Elton 8 - Un'altra Poesia-Alunni del Sole (P.A.) Edit. Assoc. John. DJM. 9 - Helen Wheels-P. McCartney (Apple) Curci 4 Ringo. Ringo Starr. Apple. 10 - Champagne-P. Di Capri (Splash) Splash 5 Band On The Run. Wings. EMI. 54 Cash Box - March 30, 1974 4ttSIl bO.X COI N MACHI \ E NEWS Brunswick Astrohockey NAC Canada Ships To Distribs EDITORIAL: Mini -Meet Set NEW YORK - A one -day mini - convention is being conducted by Stability Canadian Region #9 of the National Association of Concessionaires on We are grateful that the news of Wurlitzer's demise Monday, April 22, 1974, at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Canada, it was as a jukebox manufacturer (as unfortunate as that is) announced by Mr. Harold F. Chesler, has not created any clouds of doom in the industry at NAC President. large. Granted, the initial shock created a cloudburst of speculation on the health of the trade (both within and outside the industry), but gratefully, clearer heads do prevail and Wurlitzer's departure is now viewed by most as the parting of a dear old member, not the disolution of the whole club. Wurlitzer has been unique among the four jukebox factories because its primary interest was in the manufacture of keyboard instruments. The specific financial problems which lead that company's board of directors to call it quits on jukes is essentially an internal matter for them and not a reflection on the TOP EARNINGS entire industry. IN To be sure, operators bought between 8% and 10% EVERY TYPE OF LOCATION ASTROHOCKEY more phonographs in 1973 than in 1972 and average EVERYWHERE CHICAGO - The Brunswick Corpo- gross collections likewise have risen a few quarters ration is now in full production on so the industry is still in its steady growth posture the "Astrohockey" televideo amuse- ment game. The unit, originally pre- both, at home and especially abroad. viewed as a prototype at the last Some people feel the jukebox industry is in its "SUPER -SOCCER" MOA Expo here in Chicago, offers The Finest Soccer Game In The World four different game variations. The heyday right now ... moreso than after World War II. hockey -styled games offered are: Many also recognize the great stability factor of player vs player, player vs player with speed and direction change at this industry . .. how its earnings stay relatively the center line, player vs the machine steady regardless of the ups and downs of the general itself and player vs machine with speed and direction change at center economy. line. As far as jukebox manufacturing as a profitable The unit is also available in both upright cabinet and console (table or practice is concerned, unit sales are good but profits pedestal -mounted). Operators can could be better. The cost of manufacturing today's also install the Astrohockey game Built in the U.S. using remote control hand units con- ultra -sophisticated units is so high, the manufacturers and featuring the trolling the play. The remote units have been forced to pass the cost onto the operator are effective up to a distance of 50' exclusive slide -out from the console. but at the cost of their profit markup, since they have playfield. Brunswick distributors now have to keep the selling price in a reasonable, competitive samples of the Astrohockey game and r ÌQa3tt`_ games operators are invited down for bracket. And please remember this is a condition not rUirig a demonstration -inspection. peculiar to this industry ... most industries face the same profit -cost situation. 363 PROSPECT PLACE BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11238 Flippers Are .212 STP,I,-,q 3.1200 In the last analysis, the general public is the best Still Strong In jury and their verdict is proven every night at Joe's bar. The jukebox is part of our culture. It's vital to So. Calif. the average Joe's leisure needs. It's magical lights in CHICAGO a dark location, and the romance of the myriad titles LOS ANGELES - Despite a decline COIN'S in the number of arcades operating in on the playlist send out cool vibrations that say feed the Southern California area, flipper Profit Pair ! game business has maintained a nor- me a quarter and I'll feed your soul. mal and prosperous flow, according to two leading Los Angeles distributors. f 7Per,warr,s. nur./ . Although there was reportedly some apprehension among City of Los An- geles operators, who now await an Atari Granted Patent April 2 appeal to the State Supreme Court that could decide the legal status of flipper games in the City, no On Video Game Technology noticeable drop in business has been reported. LOS GATOS, CAL. - ATARI, manu- game manufacturers using similar Hank Tronick, sales manager of the facturer of Pong and other video ga- circuitry. C. A. Robinson Co., distributor for mes, was granted Patent No. 3793483 Bally products, reported that while on February 19, 1974. "This patent is arcade activity has declined, operators on the circuitry that covers an effici- have found new locations anxious to ent method of generating motion of Jim Wilkins Dies have the machines placed in bars, res- an object on video display." said com- LOS ANGELES - The California taurants, and stores of all descrip- pany chairman Nolan Bushnell. coin machine industry was saddened tion. "We are very optimistic about "The patent covers all ATARI - by the sudden passing of Jim Wilk- WORLD the situation, as the machines appear invented video games that employ ins, sales manager of Portale Auto- .KÑG SERIES to have increased in popularity this circuitry. Other game manufac- matic Sales Co. A 24 -year veteran of among the public," said Tronick. turers use the same method. The the industry, he began his career with Leo Simone, of See -West Inc., a granting of this patent, in effect, rec- the Paul Laymen Co. and has been IN PRODUCTION NOW! distributor of Williams product, was ognizes ATARI as the originator of with Portale Automatic for the past equally devoid of pessimism. "Al- the video game, as this circuitry is five years. CHICAGO COIN MACHINE DIV 4' though the initial rush to buy the essential for video game operation," Wilkins died on March 7 from a CHICAGO DYNAMIC machines has subsided, we are now Bushnell stated. cerebral hemorrhage. He is survived experiencing a normal, prosperous ATARI is in the process of offering by his wife, Ginny, his two sons and a INDUSTRIES, INC. e flow of business." he reported. royalty agreement options to other daughter. 1725 W. DIV ERSEY BLVD.. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 80614

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Track 10 auto -video game at Circle and at C. A. Robinson's. Hank Tronick at EASTERN FLASHES Robinson sees big collections in store for games operators with this item. It's THE BIGGIE-Millie McCarthy has called all her New York State Coin Machine quite a novelty and you should see it first chance, if you haven't already.... Sad Operators to a super meeting Wednesday, April 3rd, to get the New York State news about the death of Jim Wilkins cf Portale. Jim was very kind and informative Pingame Championship Tournament in motion. The special meeting (a MUST for to all here. See story elsewhere. every games operator) will feature a film/slide presentation on flipper tourna- ments made by Nice Day Productions of Rochester. Discussion will set time, date, etc. for the classic event. Says Millie: "our aim is to bring the pingame into CHICAGO CHATTER competition as a game of skill on the par with chess, bowling and the rest. Per- We learned from MIRCO Games Inc. prexy Dick Raymond Phoenix, haps in areas where pingames are scarce or non-existent those who wish to that the Arizona -based firm will be breaking ground within participate would press for the opportunity to compete." sixty days for its new plant addition. The facility will provide an added 60,000 square feet of space! MIRCO The meeting will be held at the Hilton Inn (formerly Country House) at 1:30 produces the Champion Soccer coin and non -coin model units and, with the P.M. To get there you take the Thruway to Exit 36, go on Route 81 to 7th south introduction late last year of "Champion Ping Pong", is preparing a very innova- North. tive line of video games-the newest of which is called "Challenge"! Watch for "Some of us will be traveling long distances to be with you, so it would be a it! great disappointment not to have a big turnout from neighboring cities especially. WITH THE SPRING TRAINING SEASON in full swing, it is understandable that I have seen this production once before and it had a great impact on me. In Bob Sherwood of Chicago Dynamic Industries is passing along such glowing seeing on screen the delight and excitement this competition afforded the young reports on the firm's "World Series" baseball game! "We're experiencing a people, it was rewarding to feel that we are the ones who make it possible for decided surge in sales," he said, "because people are thinking baseball right now them to have this entertainment," said Millie. and we've got just the unit to satisfy that mood!" Lest we forget-Bob also The New York State Pingame Tournament is something everyone's been mentioned that "Speed King" is very much in the spotlight these days! dreaming about so long it isn't funny. What would be funny is if every conscien- HERE'S WORD FROM Ev Dalrymple of Lieberman's One Stop in Omaha about a tious games operator didn't attend this most important kickoff meeting. Your new single she feels is tailormade for operators. Title is "Energy Crisis" by Gas, council is needed. Please come. Oil & Electric Co. on the Musicanza label. Ev said it's doing very well in her market and she expects It will develop into a strong national also Scott Daddis proudly notes United Billiards has just appointed Operator Sales, item! She's getting heavy op action with the Charlie Rich single "I Washed My Hands In Inc. in New Orleans to handle their line of billiard and amusement products. Muddy Water" (Mercury). General manager at Operator Sales is Tom Arnold; sales manager is Ralph Lally. VENDING SALES ARE UP AT National Coin Exchange, and Mort Levinson attributes this marvelous situation to the fact that the Moyer-Diebel line of hot and cold drinks, snack, coffee machines, et al, have been such consistent sellers. CALIFORNIA CLIPPINGS He said that Tom Nelson, who is in charge of vending sales, is easily one of the on All the heavy -hitters from the operating industry converged on the San Diego busiest guys the staff! Hilton last Thursday for their mid -year board of directors meeting. Many opera- WGN-RADIO BEGINS AIRING THE regular season of Chicago Cubs baseball tors and distributors from these parts were slated to stop down for the event, games on Saturday, April 6 with the Cubs' opener against the Montreal Expos! SHUFFLE ALLEYS ARE DEFINITELY in the spotlight at Williams Electronics especially for the cocktail reception held Thursday night. Hopefully, we'll see Bill DeSelm said the factory is at capacity production in an effort more Californians on the MOA board after next convention. Meantime, we en- Inc.-and full to meet the demand! The "Pro Hockey" video game and the red hot single player joyed hearing from old buddy Gil Sonin, into Los Angeles for a couple of hours "Triple are also very much on the schedule, Bill added! before connecting to San Diego. Likewise, fine to hear from Millie McCarthy, Action" current delivery DATES OF THE UPCOMING Illinois Automatic Merchandising Council meeting, also a director out for the meet.... New shipment of Stan -A -Lane ski ball games 2, 3 and 4. into Circle International. Also received new shipment of Flim Flam video games. to be held at the Lake Lawn Lodge in Delavan, Wisconsin, are May ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS OPERATOR Orma Johnson Mohr (Johnson Vending Dean McMurdie tells us a lot of visitors from the big factories were out for the Service) and her husband, Leo, departed for San Diego late last week to attend NAMA Western Show at Disneyland Convention Center. . . . Dig the new Grand the MOA mid -year meeting-and they'll be staying out there an extra week to do some sightseeing and vacation a little. Orma had no complaints to register as far as business is concerned. She said the gas shortage hasn't created any problems at Johnson Vending. Her right hand man, Virgil Johnson, is having a little difficulty, though, getting back into the swing of activity in Rock Island following OPERATORS WANTED his recent trip to Hawaii, where the pace is slow and easy and the weather a heck COIN -OPERATED MINI -THEATRE 25é PER CHILD of a lot warmer! Virg visited his son who is in service out there. Featuring the Magic of Hollywood's Finest Cartoons in Full Color and Sound HOUSTON HAPPENINGS Happy to report that Lloyd Felder, parts and service man at Gulf Coast BO SOUND MOVES COMPARE KIDDIERAMA TO ANY tiSTTN MOO'S Distributing Co., has recovered sufficiently from a foot infection to resume full FIE FÚ t OTHER COIN MACHINE. time activity on his job. The infection was tentatively diagnosed as cancer. Field tested for 2 years in the 'v Chicago Metro market-operating Operator Jim Brown, Creative Amusements, 6124 Beechnut, Houston, reported in 50 major retail locations. business as fair to good. J. G. Robbins is President of the company . . . Bob Davenport, AMI Music Salesman for Central Sales Inc., Houston, back to par after KIDDIERAMA IS TROUBLE -FREE. a pretty rough bout with flu .. . Operator L. L. Waltmon a tall strapping fellow, Projector has a full 1 year war- ranty. If problem develops, simply has the physical requirements to "Dress Texan" as so many local citizens did return for FREE repair or exchange. during recent Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Waltmon is owner of United yf Warranty is renewable from year Novelty Company, Houston . . . Tony Tamburrano, Dot and Paramount records,

to year for only $50.00. was a recent business trip visitor in the City . . . A county court judge recently a an obscene coin operated * FILM IS GUARANTEED NOT TO fined an operator of local bookstore for showing t,s+, BREAK. movie. The fine resulted from a statewide series of raids against obscene coin Developed with cooperation of 2 machine exhibitors ... Ralph D. Cragan, Wurlitzer regional sales manager, led a major Hollywood Picture Studios. Wurlitzer service school in L. C. Butlers new building at 3315 Milam, Houston. Co. in the new PAY ONLY COMMISSION TO Butler is President of Gulf Coast Distributing with headquarters j. ' º 25% ACCOUNTS. building. Kiddierama doing only $40.00 per Never before saw well known and liked Billy Rider, owner South Coast Music week is equivalent to other equip- Co., 2621 Milam, Houston, so depressed and for no apparent reason. He ment doing $80.00 per week-pay- generally is a genial and optimistic sort of a guy. Bet he pretty soon goes for a ing 50% commission. change of scenery. Like buried treasure hunting or scouring the byways for NOT A "FLASH IN THE PAN." antique player pianos and clocks; both of which he is a collector . . . Cordial Kiddierama does not play itself out. greeting from Renee Siegel, gracious and charming wife of Don Siegel, owner of ONLY $1495.00 F.O.B. Where other equipment must be LE Corporation, Houston. LE Corp. is distributor of Rock Ola coin operated Chicago, III. moved every 6 months, or sooner, phonographs in the Houston trade area ... Failed, at first, to recognize valued to new locations, Kiddierama is and long time acquaintance, Earl Hoot, salesmanager at LE Corporation. Reason, permanent on location-merely a full mustache since our last meeting. Smooth job it is. Improved his appearance change the cassette-it takes 3 considerably. Yep, there was wee bit of room for improvement. Now operating in the following seconds! major stores: CAPTURE THE GIANT CHILDREN'S Sears, Mont. Wards, Zayre, Wool- MARKET. worth, Grandway, Topps, Atlantic, You can't beat the magnetism of MILWAUKEE MENTIONS Mason, Grants, Shoppers Fair, cartoons for kids. Rock -Ola phonographs, with emphasis on the 454 160 -sel. and 452 console Rink, Twin Fair, Arlan, Gaylord, models, are definitely in the spotlight at Hastings Dist. Inc.! Jack Hastings said ONLY 2'x4'x6'8" and many more. that both units have really gone over very big with his customers-and he FORMICA COVERED couldn't be happier about it! . . . At presstime, Jack was preparing for a sales KIDDIERAMA WILL OBTAIN FOR YOU, A FOOTHOLD INTO MAJOR LOCATIONS. seminar on the Tepco air cleaner. Session was being held at the Hastings I WE WILL ASSIST IN SECURING MAJOR LOCATIONS FOR YOU. headquarters and, as an added attraction, a representative from the Dale Carne- gie Institute was scheduled to speak! ®oo@®©©O©O.O©©OO©©© HEARD MANY GOOD REPORTS about the current running Metropolitan Milwau- kee ops pool tournament! Play began a couple of weeks ago and we understand 604 Main St., Davenport, Iowa 52803 Ph. 319/326-6060 there are more locations participating this year, over last! Finals will be held May 11 and 12 at the Milwaukee Expo Center.

56 Cash Box - March 30, 1974 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING SECTION COIN MACHINES CLASSIFIED AD RATE 25 CENTS PER WORD RECORDS -MUSIC Count every word Including all words in firm name. Numbers in address count WANTED as one word. Minimum ad accepted $6.25 CASH OR CHECK MUST ACCOMPANY ALL ORDERS FOR CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING. If cash or check Is NOT enclosed HOUSE OF OLDIES-We are the World Headquar- ters for out of print LP's and 45's. Also, the with order your classified ad will be held for following issue pending receipt of largest selection of Old Rock 'n Roll and Rhythm WE ARE ALWAYS INTERESTED IN USED AND BRAND your check or cash. NOTICE-$118 Classified Advertisers (Outside USA add $78 to and Blues albums. Our famous 3 in 1 catalog new phonographs, pinballs, bingos, guns, arcade, your present subscription price). You are entitled to a classified ad of 40 words $1.25 HOUSE OF OLDIES, 267 Bleecker St., kiddie rides, slot machines, etc., all makes all in each week's issue for a period of One Full Year, 52 consecutive weeks. You N.Y., N.Y. 10014. (212) 243-0500. models. QUOTE FOB SEA VESSEL TO HOLLAND are allowed to change your Classified Ad each week if you so desire. All words BELGIE EUROPE, SPRL, 276 AVENUE, LOUIS, over 40 will be billed at the irate of 25# per word. Please count words carefully. BRUSSELS. Be sure your Classified Ad is sent to reach New York publication office by Wednesday, 12 noon, of preceding week to appear in the following week's Issue. WANTED TO BUY-OPEN REEL TAPES. WHY TIE UP capital investment In slow -moving reel tape de- "WANT-Air Hockey Games. Seeburg Consolettes partment? We will buy complete Inventories- and Hideaway units. Harvard Metal Typers. Also largeor small. Send detailed lists and quan- interested in distribution of new equipment. St. Classified Ads Close WEDNESDAY tities. VARIETY AUDIO PRODUCTS, 170 Cen- Avenue, Thomas Coin Sales, 669 Talbot St., St. Thomas, tral Farmingdale, N.Y. 11735. 516- Ontario, Canada. (519) 631-9550." Send all copy to: CASH BOX, 119 West 57th St., N.Y., N.Y. 10019 293-5858.

WILL BUY* LOTTA FUN, SHOOT A LINE, AND Clean LITE A LINE PHONE 717-248-9611 out your warehouse-We Buy your surplus ALL TYPES OF COIN -OPERATED EQUIPMENT: ADD -A - FOR SALE: JACK IN THE BOX $720, HIGH HANDS album Guerrini's 1211 West 4th St. Lewistown, Pa. stocks, Overstocks, Cut Outs, Bankrupt Balls, shuffles, guns, computers, etc. All types of $525, SHERIFFS $625, PRO FOOTBALLS $450, Stock, Promotional Goods. Clean out what you phonographs, large selection on hand. Vending AIRPORTS $250, JUBILEES $745, HONEYS $545, can't return or sell. From a thousand to a mil- machines, from cigarette to candy to can drink, ACES & KINGS $425, SPACE TIMES $615, TWIN lion, Scorpio Distributors, 6612 Limekiln Pike, etc. all kinds, shopped to perfection. (or JOKERS $595, SEA RESCUES $575, FRENCH QUAR- Phila., Pa. 19138. buy as-is and save). Electronic computerized wall TERS $695, LAGUNAS $475, EPSILON $465, games, new and used (the price is right). Write ALTAIRS, working unshopped $115, AIR HOCKEYS COIN MACHINES or call FLOWER CITY DIST. CO., 389 Webster $675, WHAT ZITS $225, Computerized SEX TEST- Ave., Rochester, NY 14609, Tel. (716) 654-8020 ERS $460, SUPER RED BARON $550, WINNERS FOR SALE and ask for JOE GRILLO. $575, TENNIS TOURNEYS $850, Garlando FOOS- FOR EXPORT: ALL LABELS of phonograph records, BALLS $315, CHAMPION SOCCERS $265, OUTER cartridges, cassettes. Also excellently priced se- SPACE $495, ORBITS $565, KING ROCKS $665, lections of close-outs. Nearly 30 years of per- KING PINS $575, JUNGLES $650, WINNERS $525, sonalized service to importers world over. Whole- FOR SALE/EXPORT/SLOT MACHINES new 3 -line pay TRAVEL TIME $485, NIP ITS $625, HI -LO ACE sale only. DARO EXPORTS, LTD., 1468 CONEY FOR EXPORT: 220 V Machines: Brand new TV - double progressive plus 5 other models manu- $485, GOAL TENDERS. ISLAND AVENUE, BROOKLYN, N.Y. 11230. CABLES: tennis 4 player furniture compact mired!: Hansa $635, COMPUTER SPACES factured by General Automatic of Belgium Dis- $425, ASTRODOMES $795, GAMMAS $325, DELTAS EXPODARO, NEW YORK. Filmautomat. 10 brand new CC Mc. Mini -Match tributors needed in some foreign areas. Used $250, ORBITS working unshopped $95, COM- mechanical 2 player hockey game, counter Bally tradeins and Parts for sale. Nevada Fruit MANDO MACHINE model, very cheap, Coin -op, mini -bumper cars. GUNS $675. SEA HUNTS (as slot machine Co. P.O. Box 5734, Reno, Nevada is) $195, U-BOATS HANSA MYNTAUTOMATER AB, Box 300 41, 400 $425, PADDLE BALLS $525, 89503 (702) 825-3233. GOT CHA $665, U.S. MARSHALL GUNS $125, 43 Gothenburg 30, Sweden. WANT RECORDS & TAPES: 45's AND LP'S SURPLUS SCREWBALLS $295, DELUXE SUPER SOCCERS RETURNS, overstock cut-outs, etc. Call or write cheat proof with glass and automatic ball lift HARRY WARRINER at KNICKERBOCKER MUSIC $375. New Orleans Novelty Company, 1055 Drya- FOR SALE-EXPORT ONLY-Bally, Bingos, slots, up- CO., 453 McLean Ave., Yonkers, New York 10705 rights Games, Inc., Big Ben, etc., Keeney Mt. des Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70113 Tel. FOR SALE BINGOS Bahama Beach, Zodiac, Big (914) GR 6-7778. Climber, etc., Evans Winterbrook, All models (504) 529-7321 CABLE: NONOVCO. Wheel, etc., BALLY SLOTS Continentals, Multi- rotamint & rotamat. Write for complete list pliers, 3 phonos, phono -vues, pin balls, arcade, etc. and 5 LINE, DOUBLE UPS, Hoppers or ROBERT JONES INTERNATIONAL, Meters. TRACK ODDS, WINTERBOOKS, bingo parts, 880 Providence FOR SALE: RECONDITIONED Highway, Dedham, Mass. 02026 glasses, front doors and rails. AMI MM3 $475. BARGAINS: Bally Space (617) 329-4880. Time (4 pl) $645.00, Country Records and Tape Cartridges-Jimmy Rod- A-1 condition. Seeburg Consolettes CROSSE DUN - Little Joe (4 pl) $595.00, Family-Gene William's Gold Rush (4 pl) $465.00; Doodle gers-Carter Autry-Roy Acuff- HAM 141 Meadowbrook St., Gretna, Louisiana Bug Hank Williams-Bill Monroe-Bob 70053, Tel. 504-367-4365; Cable-Crossedunham. (1 pl) $395.00; Midway Stunt Pilot $345.00; Wills-Curly FOR Fox-Raymond Fairchild-Mac Wiseman. Whole- SALE: 3 SPEED QUEEN B BALLY-BOATS. Table Tennis (pin ball cabinet) $395.00; E.S.P. $275 each. 3 sale to Established Record Stores. Free Circular Elephants by Tusko-$275 each. Electro Darts $195.00; Smokeshop Cigarette Ma- CENTRAL MUSIC CO., P.O. Box 284, 407 E. Ave. -Uncle Jim O'Neal, Box AC, Arcadia, Calif. chines - Starlite 630, $165.00; Starlite 850, 91006. D, Killeen, Texas 76541. $195.00; Satellite 850, $225.00. Mickey Anderson FOR SALE: Seeburg, Wurlitzer, Rockola AMI Amusement Co. 314 E. 11th St., Erie, Pa. 16503. Phonographs. Williams Gottlieb, Bally, Chicago Phone (814) 452-3207. Coin, flippers, guns, baseballs, United, Chicago CONVERSION CARTRIDGES -PLAY STEREO RECORDS Coin, Midway shuffles, Valley, Fischer, United, WE BUY NEW AND USED ALBUMS-Promos, ON Seeburg Monaural Phonos B thru 201-NO American, used pool tables. As is or shopped. review records, anything you have. Highest prices paid ADJUSTMENTS REQUIRED-JUST PLUG IN-elimi- Domestic or export shipments. Call or write SALE: Bally Bingos, Bigwheels Magicrings Okay nate anywhere. Immediate Cash. We pick-up in New sound distortion, needle skipping, excessive Operators Sales, Inc., 4122 Washington Ave., Feature & Twenty Holes, Uprights Keeney Wildar - record wear. $24.95 New York Area. Can arrange shipping From Out of postpaid. Satisfaction guar- Orleans, Louisiana 70125. (504) 822-2370. rows Cranes, Diggers, Flippers All Types, PAN anteed. Town. Call (212) 469-9384. Or Write: Titus Oaks, Quantity discounts. C. A. THORP SERVICE, AMERICAN AMUSE. 1211 Liberty Ave. 1620 Hillside, 893 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11226, Missouri, Oceanside, Ca. 92054. N.J. 07205. Tele. (201) 353-5540.

FOR SALE: Distributors for Vulcan Foosballs, Valley , ALI, Bally, Chicago Coin, Kaye, Midway, MCI, Sega Pool Tables, Rock -Ola Phonographs. Budge Wright's QUALITY VIDEO GAME LOGIC LEADING TAPE AND RECORD DISTRIBUTORS and Williams Guns and Arcade Equipment at Western BOARDS NEW BEL- OF Distributors, 1226 SW 16th, Portland, GIUM JOYSTICK GAME (including controls) pies ALL LABELS- Will sell current & cut out mer- rock bottom prices. Special discounts on com- Oregon 228-7565. plete Game Room and Arcade installations. Call all currently popular game boards (domestic chandise at lowest prices. Member of N.A.R.M. 314-621-3511 or write to: Central Distributors, and foreign) Highest Quality computer generated Send for catalogues. CANDY STRIPE RECORDS, Inc., 2315 Olive, St. Louis, Mo, 63103. boards. FABRICON, INC., 20 North Ave. Burling- INC., 17 ALABAMA AVENUE, ISLAND PARK, NEW ton, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Tel: (617) 273-1880. YORK 11558. 516-432-0047, 516-432-0048, 212- FOR SALE: Wurlitzer Wall Box Model 5220 and 895-2693. FOR SALE/EXPORT-New and Used Bally Slot Ma- Stepper, 200 selection, both for $125.00; Wur- litzer Model 5250 and 5200 Wall Boxes chines, Ticker Tapes, Hawaiis, Continentals, Mul- $25.00 FOR SALE: "LS Spectra each; Sea Devil $225.00; Helicopter Trainer -1" Seeburg $550, with tipliers-over 4,000 slot machines in stock. Si $ Bill Acceptor $650. $100.00; Quiz Master $125.00; White Lightning S -100 -Jet $395, (No Crat- Redd's Bally Distributing Co., 390 E. 6th St., ing). Call Ogden Whitbeck, FREE CATALOG-Complete One -Stop. Specializing In Gun $100.00 Midway Play Ball $100.00; Williams (518) 377-2162. P. 0. Box 7457, Reno, Nevada 89502 (702- Mohawk Skill Games Oldies but Goodies. Wholesale Only. Paramount Fast Ball $1225.00; Flying Saucer Gun $225.00; Co., 67 Swaggerton Road, 3236156). (Las Vegas Office 2611 S. Highland Scotia, N.Y. Record Co., One Colonial Gate, Plainview, L.I., C. C. Motorcycle Spooksville 12302. Ave., Las Vegas, Nev. (702) 735-3767. $275.00 Uprite N.Y. 11803. Pinball $325.00; Miss 0 Pinball $150.00; Bowling Queen $150.00. Have 6 Cards for sale, Guerrinis, 1211 West 4th St., Lewistown, Pa. 17044. AVAILABLE-New Ticker Tapes, Double FOR SALE-Bingos, Funways, Ups, Bonus Lotta Fans and Shoot - 7's, London, Safari, Venice, A -Lines Available. Also Orient. American Keeney Red Arrows, made Holly THE GOLDEN DISC-New York's only discount Sweet Shawnees, Bally Jumbos, Bally Claws, Exhibit Stream Liners, Mini Super Swing. LOWELL ASSOCIATES, oldie shop. Hundreds of rare 45's, 750 each. Jumbos and Keeney Mountain Climbers. These P.O. BOX 386, Glen Burnie, Md. 21061. (301) Latest top hits, 66e each. Special Prompt games are completely shopped. CALL WASSICK SHOOT -A -LINE $1150, Lotta -Funs $950, Keeney 768-3400. Service Venus given to mail order & Jukebox oper- NOVELTY (304) 292-3791. Morgantown, W. Va. $850, AS IS. 6 card Pinball Machines, ator;. $2.00 for catalog MONROE BRANT VENDING of our enormous In- CO., 829 East Market ventory. Store hours: Mon. -Sat. 12:00 to 7:00 St., York, Pa. 17403. Tel. (717) 848-1386. NEW PRODUCTS-Quad Budget Tapes, Blank 8 - PM. THE GOLDEN DISC, 228 Bleecker St., N.Y.C. FOR SALE: Midways Duck Hunts $575.00, Allied Track Cartridges, 8 -Track Budget Tapes. Hi - 10014. (212) 255-7899. Paddle Battles $575.00, Midways Stunt Pilots Quality Sound Alike Line. (Need Reps., Dealers, $275.00, Bally Space Times $550.00, Four Distributors.) Audio Assembly, Box 126, Port Squares $425.00, Bally Fire Crackers $495.00, FOR SALE: Midway Fantastics Shuffle Alleys, United Washington, N.Y. 11050. Joust $225.00, King Tut $250.00. Bally Magic EPSILON, Tango, Corral. Chi Coin SPEEDWAY B, There's nothing more frustrating than to hear the Rings three only. Write for price. O. & P. Rock Ola 440, 433, 425 models. Wms RINGER. competition playing the records you don't have. Music, 1237 Mt. Rose Ave., York, Pi. 17403. D & L DISTR. CO., INC. 6691 Allentown Blvd., Now THE MUSIC DIRECTOR Playlist offers a Phone 717-848-1846. Harrisburg, Pa. (717) 545-4264. COMPLETE M -O -R PROGRAMMING PACKAGE. For FREE INFORMATION write: THE MUSIC DIRECTOR, Box 177, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts EMPLOYMENT 02167.

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