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SINGLES SLEEPERS THE , "MONEY HONEY" (prod. HENRY GROSS, "SHANNON" (prod. by Cash- , "RUN WITH sum Oby Phil Wainman) (Hudson Bay, BMI). man and West) (Blending -well, PACK." A proven quantity whose its One gold single ("Saturday Night") ASCAP). Gross is poised to go has been greater than the total of and one gold ("Bay City 'above ground.' with this label parts since the very beginning. "Sim- Rollers") later, the question is no debut. Exhibiting a frail voice, he ple Man" is an immediate program- longer will they make it, but how instills pure emotion through to a ming choice, with the title track, long they can keep it up. With pop chorus that practically explodes with "" and a nicely stylized singles like this, the Bay City Rollers Beach Boy quality harmonies. This version of "Young Blood" equally should be around for a long time to song cannot fail to make a sizeable strong. This pack's running to the top. come. Arista 0170. impact. Lifesong LS 45002. Swan Song SS 8415 (Atlantic) (6.98). by , "STATION TO STA- & DAWN, "CUPID" (prod. by THE BLACKBYRDS, "HAPPY MUSIC" (prod. STATIOYT'OSTATIONDAVIDBaIA Hank Medress & Dave Appell( (Kags, ) (Elgy, BMI). This group TION." There's little of the "Young to BMI). Orlando is of the rare breed shows that they're still "walking in Americans" razamataz on "Station of performer who continues to excite rhythm.' with this chanting Donald Station," Bowie preferring to explore both on the screen and record. This Byrd composition. Under a steady, almost avant garde territory. Strength charismatic version of Sam Cooke's hypnotic beat, the group relays an draws from a carefully orchestrated '61 smash owes to Tony's great vocal up -tempo message and an infectious variety of mood settings. "Station to and the Medress-Appell rhythms beat that is hard for anybody to Station" is powerful with "TVC15" which breathe new into the resist as hot brass and funky electric close to a "Young Americans" style tune. Elektra 45302. rhythms abound! Fantasy F 762. single. RCA APL1-1327 (6.98).

EDDIE KENDRICKS, "HE'S A FRIEND" (prod. by THE ONE AND ONLY EXTRAGORDINARY BAND, PHOEBE SNOW, "SECOND CHILD- ), (Stone Diamond/ "STEP UP TO THE MIKE" (prod. by HOOD." Phoebe is moving ever -closer Mighty Three, BMI). This strong up - Gary Klein) (TEC, BMI). This novelty to her and inspirations, per- tempo number from Kendricks is number written by Alan Gordon, one forming a most contemporary version done in typically elegant style with half of the prolific Gordon -Bonner of the Billie Holiday classic "No Re- an aggressive MFSB-styled accom- songwriting team, is an easily pro- grets" along with some excellent origi- paniment. His distinctive falsetto vo- grammable song. With several up - nals-most notably "Two -Fisted Love" cals should drive this title track from tempo twists, this tune should regis- and "Cash In." Subtle jazzy production his latest Ip up the charts and across ter well on the AM airwaves. RCA from makes for quite a the board. Tornio T54266 (). JB 10555. rebirth. Columbia PC 33952 (6.98).

CAROLE KING, "ONLY LOVE IS REAL" (prod. by KIKI DEE, "ONCE A FOOL" (prod. by Robert BARRY WHITE, "LET THE MUSIC PLAY." Lou Adler) (Colgems, ASCAP). The Appere) (ABC/Dunhill/One Of A The Maestro is back with a six -song set exceptional songwriting prowess of Kind, BMI). Kiki's soulful treatment of what is virtually a patented sound. continues to manifest of this Lambert -Potter tune shows Croon/speaking over the lush orchestral itself in quality records such as this. that she still has the music in her. sound, White urges his listeners on to Carole's all-star lineup of musicians Her flexible voice reaches around this greater loving, the swirling rhythms of hardly takes the spotlight away from sparkling to make the "I Don't Know Where Love Has Gone," the encompassing vocal magic of song a deep and personal state- "Let the Music Play" and "I'm So Blue this lady. A "thoroughbred" in the ment. This is one that could go all And You Are Too" winning 'em over. truest sense. Ode 66119 (A&M). the way. Rocket PIG 40506 (MCA). 20th Century T-502 (6.98).

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Pre -Christmas LPs Dominate Chart CBS Beginning -of -the -Year Meetings By LENNY BEER and ELIOT SEKULER - Albums re- wood Mac, the Jefferson Starship, Sparked by On -Going Chart Success leased before the Christmas sea- KC and The Sunshine Band and SAN DIEGO CBS Records distribution, CBS Records, co- son continue to dominate the - Neil Sedaka. concluded its third annual begin- chairman of the meetings with Album Chart with only three Ips 'Best of' Packages ning -of -the -year meetings on Sat- Jack Craigo, vice president, mar- released during the month of urday night (31) in San Diego keting, CBS Records, delivered the January included among this Seven of the top 30 albums are "Best Of" packages while a few after a full week of activities. keynote address on Thursday week's top 30 albums. The top Twenty-two Columbia and Epic/ morning. Smith elaborated on the 30 albums have been listed on slots are held by relative new- comers. The Bay Custom artists performed at four dynamism of change in the rec- the chart for an average period City Rollers, The Captain and Tennille evening shows for over 400 CBS ord industry: "Being cognizant of a figure is and of 17.3 weeks, that Records executives and staff in these changes and having the heavily weighted by such long C.W. McCall are all represented by their first albums to reach the attendance. flexibility to adapt to them is es- selling albums as 's top 30. Although ,superstars The enthusiasm at the meetings sential if CBS Records is to re- "Greatest Hits," bulleted at 17 con- tinue to dominate the charts with and shows was at an all-time high main the number one record this week with a tenure of 64 sparked by the fact that for the company." Smith outlined his weeks on the chart. "Love Will the albums that sell for longer and longer periods of time, rec- second consecutive week Colum- game plan for 1976: "Basically Keep Us Together," on the chart bia albums occupied the top four there are four plays. 1) new direc- for 44 weeks, and the Eagles' ord buyers are apparently still receptive positions on all of the trade charts tions in promotion; 2) more inno- "One of These Nights" enjoying to hot new artists and material. Other new artists break- while 's single "50 vative merchandising; 3) contin- a 33 -week run. ued emphasis on artist develop- ing fast and with a good shot at Ways To Leave Your Lover" 28 Gold the top 30 include Eric Carmen advanced to the top spot on the ment; 4) better utilization of your top 30 28 have Of the albums, and Peter Frampton, bulleted on singles charts. time, enabling you to spend more already been and certified gold the Album Chart this week at 43 The week's activities com- of it on the street where the ac- all of the others are approaching tion is." and 48 respectively. They'll face menced with departmental meet- the necessary sales figure of 500,- ings focusing Paul Smith introduced Walter heavy sales competition from on marketing, pro- 000 units. Several of them have motion and merchandising tech- Yetnikoff, president, CBS Records such established artists as Bette ascended and descended the niques. These seminars provided Group, who spoke briefly to the Midler, Carole King and Grand chart several times, their sales an opportunity for field staff and company, applauding them for Railroad, fluctuating as a result of new all of which have marketing executives to evaluate their highly successful efforts since singles being released. Paul just released new albums that the past six months' activities and last July's convention in Toronto. Simon's "Still Crazy After All should keep business brisk for the outline plans for the future. Paul He declared that they had met These Years," for example, drop- remaining winter months. Smith, vice president, sales and the challenges given to them and ped out of the top ten during the stated that in the industry CBS last week of December. Follow- Records has become known as the ing the release of "Fifty Ways To London Sales Conference "platinum album company." Leave Your Lover," (this week's Paul Smith then introduced Ir- number 1 single) Simon's album Marked by Optimism win Segelstein, president, CBS regained its bullet and its berth Records Division, who praised as in the Album Chart's top 10, By HOWARD NEWMAN well the spirit of enthusiasm that where it remains at number 4 emerged from Toronto. this NEW YORK - An attitude of pendent Distribution." Goldfarb As goals week. Similar movements for 1976, he emphasized a con- have optimism for 1976 was created announced the addition of eight been made by albums by Fleet- tinued concentration on artist de- by the biggest sales conference in new distributors for London. They velopment and undertaking a the history of London Records. are: Progress Records, Cleveland, strong effort to expand The feeling that London would Ohio; Tara Distributors, Atlanta, the level FCC Takes Up Issue of surpass its 1975 showing was Georgia; Heilicher Distributors, singles sales. (Continued on page 32) Of University Radio: fostered by the "Declaration of Miami, Florida; BIB Distributors, Independent Distribution" made Charlotte, North Carolina; Hot- CBS Who Controls It? by vice president of sales and line Distributors, Memphis, Ten- Intl. Posts marketing, Herb By MICHAEL SHAIN Goldfarb, the nessee; Music Suppliers of New announcement of London's Best Year Ever WASHINGTON, D.C. The entry England, , Massachusetts; - into tape distribution NEW YORK M. Richard question of who controls univer- and the un- Record Sales of Denver, Denver, - veiling of several merchandising Asher, president of CBS Records sity radio stations, the students Colorado; and Alpha Distributors campaigns for 1976. International, has reported that or the administration, has be- to cover the New York, New Jersey and 1975 marked the best year in the come a live issue within the Fed- Toller -Bond Remarks Connecticut region formerly covered by London's division's 10 year history. Asher eral Communications Commis- In his opening remarks the now -defunct to New attributed the success to the sion. At stake is the York branch. license of conference, London Records continued development of major the University of Pennsylvania's president 'Best D.H. Toiler -Bond told Distributors' new local recording artists in radio outlet, WXPN-FM (Philadel- the 150 assembled distributors, Goldfarb commented, "We many countries, to the accept- phia). But the WXPN case has al- district managers, sales managers, honestly believe we have the best ance of new and established ready had some chilling effects promotion managers, field per- distributors in the U.S. and Lon- American artists abroad and to around the country and promises sonnel and executives, "As of don is committed to the best increased sales and marketing ef- to set policy for noncommercial, February 1, all distributors here distribution team. Addressing the fectiveness within the individual college -based radio an - impor- will be exclusive distributors in distributors, he said, "You know CBS Records companies over- tant source for exposing new their territories for London Rec- your market problems, your terri- seas. music - for years to come. ords -Tapes." Toller -Bond's re- tory, your accounts receivable, Commenting on the results, The FCC, heavy with - conserva marks served as a preface to your credit, the growth patterns CBS Records president Walter (Continued on page 40) Goldfarb's "Declaration of Inde- (Continued on page 50) (Continued on page 47)

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www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com Harrison Signs with Dark Horse E/A Promotes Wax LOS ANGELES Joe Smith, CANNES, FRANCE George - - chairman of Elektra/Asylum/ Harrison and Dark Horse Records Nonesuch Records, has an- have jointly announced that Har- nounced the appointment of 1700 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10019 rison has signed a multiple record Steve Wax to the position of Phone: (212) 765-5020 agreement with the company, ef- executive vice president for the PUBLISHER EDITOR IN CHIEF fective January 27, 1976. A first company. BOB AUSTIN SID PARNES Harrison album for the label is (Continued on page 51) VP & MANAGING EDITOR scheduled for late spring or early MIKE SIGMAN summer release. LENNY BEER/VP, MARKETING In conversation with Record HOWARD LEVITT/ASSOCIATE EDITOR World, Harrison exuded new TON! PROFERA/RESEARCH EDITOR energy, approaching the Dark Ira Mayer/Reviews Editor David McGee/Assistant Editor Horse agreement as a challenge Barry Taylor/Assistant Editor akin to that of she early Beatles Howard Newman/Assistant Editor career. At the official announce- Marc Kirkeby/Assistant Editor ment, Harrison said, "I feel very Mike Vallone/Assistant Research Editor optimistic being in the company Dede Dabney/R&B Editor Michael Schanzer/Art Director of the Dark Horse artists and staff, John Czaikowski/Associate Art Director and greatly encouraged by my and later enjoyed a solo career Randye Eichler/Production past relationship with Herb (Al- highlighed by the Speight Jenkins/Classical Editor perhaps best Vince Aletti/Discotheque Editor pert), Jerry (Moss) and the staff of three -record set, "All Things Must A&M." Michael Spain/Washington Correspondent Pass." Joe Smith, Steve Wax Irene Johnson Ware/Gospel Editor Production Plans In addition, Harrison stated that Kirshner Unveils 'New Stars' Show Peter Veltre - ing Sales he was thinking of using an out- side producer in order to free NEW YORK - "Don Kirshner SPE Presents New Stars," a television himself for artistic considerations. VICE PRESIDENT special and series, The former Beatle began his song - projected will WEST COAST MANAGER ulwr/WestCoast_Fdit writing career in November 1963 have its first airing this Tuesday r (3) over WNBC-TV here at en Edmonds/AssistantEd Editor with "Don't Bother Me." He con- vlvu ui 7:30. The show will be hosted by tributed over the years to the 6290 Sunset Blvd., Hol ywoo, a i 90028 various Beatle albums and films Frankie Avalon with special guest Phone: (213) 465-6126 star Tony Orlando. The show will introduce three JOHN STURDIVANT Lipton and Blaine new talents each week in the VICE PRESIDENT music -comedy -variety areas. Each SOUTHEASTERN MANAGER Bow Music People hopeful will be given the oppor- Don Cusic/Southeastern Editor - Michael tunity to perform, with the most Marie Ratliff /Research Lipton, formerly vice president Red O'Donnell/Nashville Report entertaining performer of the eve- 38 Music Square East of United Artists Music & Records ning selected by electronic voting Nashville, Tenn. 37203 Group, Inc., and president of in the studio audience. Phone: (615) 244-1820 Musical Isle of , Inc., Kirshner explained to RW that LATIN AMERICAN OFFICE together with Elliot Blaine, for- he felt the marketplace needed TOMAS FUNDORA VICE PRESIDENT merly vice president and gen- an entertainment form that could Don Kirshner, Tony Orlando LATIN AMERICAN MANAGER eral manager of Musical Isle of give talented new performers a book major acts," Kirshner said. Carlos Marrero /Assistant Manager America's San Francisco branch, chance as they were once given "We have a proven track record 3140 W. 8th Ave., Hileah, Fla. 33012 have formed a new corporation, by shows like Ted Mack's Ama- (305) 823.8491 (305) 821-1230 (night) for exposing new talent and we The Music People, Inc. teur Hour or Major Bowes. "With feel that the time is perfect for ENGLAND The Music People, Inc. will be most shows on television now, this kind of show. NOEL GAY ORGANISATION opening two one -stops in the San the name of the game is ratings 24 Denmark St., London, W.C.2, England "In addition, the format is dif- (Continued on page 51) 2nd so it's necessary for them to Phone: 836-3941 ferent - the approach is fresh. JAPAN And, Frankie Avalon fills the host ORIGINAL CONFIDENCE spot perfectly-especially in view CBON Queen Building of the resurgence of people like 18-12 Roppongi 7-chome Anka, Sedaka, Valli and Frankie's Minato-ku, Tokyo Powerhouse Picks current chart record, 'Venus.' GERMANY "There are many young, talen- PAUL SIEGEL (Due to airplay and sales in projectable markets, these records ted performers throughout the EUROPEAN EDITOR Tauentzienstrasse 16, 1 Berlin 30, Germany exhibit top five potential) country who have never had the Phone: Berlin 2115914 opportunity for prime -time ex- Four Seasons (WB) "December 1963 FRANCE posure. Those people we believe (Oh What A Night)." GILLES PETARD to have star potential will be given 8, Quai de Stalingrad, Boulogne 92,France Phone: A top 20 sales item in several uncharted areas for the a chance to perform and we are 520-79-67 past few weeks, this disc picks up the #1 stations in confident that the program will CANADA LARRY LE BLANC most if not all of those locations, assuring it chart - unveil future new stars to the entertainment world." 9 Craig Crescent, Toronto M4G2NG, Can. topping success. Phone: (416) 482-3125 Interviews Rufus (ABC) "Sweet Thing." SPAIN In addition, Don Kirshner will FERNANDO MORENO Huge chart jumps in Memphis and Detroit last week personally interview a celebrity General Paritias, 9, 50izgda give way to several major market adds. Crossing over each week in a special segment in Madrid 1, Spain solidly. which they will discuss how they Phone: 276-5778 SUBSCRIPTIONS: ONE YEAR (52 ISSUES) U.S. got their break in show business AND CANADA-$50; AIR MAIL-$85; FOREIGN (Col) "Dream On." and their subsequent rise to star- AIR MAIL-$90. SECOND CLASS POSTAGE PAID AT NEW YORK, N. Y. AND AT AD- A regional smash previously, this record has resurfaced dom. "The interview section is DITIONAL MAILING OFFICES. DEADLINE: NEGATIVES AND COPY MUST BE IN NEW to become a national hit. Already top 10 and top 15 in interesting as well as informa- YORK BY 12 NOON . tive," Kirshner said. "It hasworked certain markets, it garners many more this week. Ex- Copyright © 1976 by in the we feel it can cellent sales have preceded airplay across the country. past and RECORD WORLD PUBLISHING CO., INC. work right now." VOL. 31, No. 1494

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www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com MIDEM International Lawyers Meet Dobbis Joins Arista Motown Buys Prodigal NEW YORK - LOS ANGELES-Motown Rec- Stresses Need for Legal Involvement president has an- ords has purchased the Detroit nounced the appointment of label, Prodigal Records and its ! CANNES, FRANCE-More that jail; and in Germany it is ex- Rick Dobbis to the newly subsidiary, Blaze Records, it was 50 people gathered in the Deau tremely difficult to get the State created position of director, announced by Barney Ales, ville Room of the Majestic Hotel ,prosecutor to take action. product management for the executive vice president of the here last week to participate in To protect phonograph records, label. In this position, Dobbis will Motown Record Corporation. meeting between show business the meeting was told, sound en- be involved in the coordination Ales named Gordon professionals and lawyers, empha gineers must be recognized as the and implementation of Arista's vice president and general man- sizing legal problems confrontin authors of artistic creations. In marketing efforts for each artist, ager for Prodigal, which head- the entertainment world. many countries, legislative bodies working closely with Gordon quarters in Detroit. Prince had Frederic Chartier, French presi- appear unready to accept that. Bossin, marketing vice president. been with Motown for the past dent of the international lawyer The second topic discussed at ten years; the latter part as na- meeting at MIDEM, summarized the gathering was the evolution of tional singles sales manager. the results of the discussions. HE copyrights by Western composers Before that Prince worked for stressed that modern society is in socialist countries. Since the Mercury Records in the Detroit becoming increasingly compli- end of World War II, the meeting and Chicago areas. cated, and that the importance of was told, there has been no seri- Also on the Prodigal team will ous problem with Poland, Yugo- the law is greater than ever. This be Frank Shively as national pro- is especially true of show busi- slavia, Hungary and Czechoslo- motion director. ness, he said, which is compara- vakia; on the other hand, there Prodigal's three major attrac- has been no great tively young and which has de- improvement tions, Ronnie McNeir, who had in an unsatisfactory situation with veloped tremendously in the last two local hits with "Wendy Is Albania few years. People in show busi- and Rumania. Gone" and "Sagitarian Affair," Alexandre Lebedev, ness are constantly inventing new represent- Gaylord & Holiday- and Shirley ways ing the Russian collecting agency of doing things, Chartier Rick Dobbis Alston, will receive extensive VAAP, was pointed out, which creates prob- present at the meeting promotional and merchandising to give first-hand information It is intended that the product lems for lawyers in that the legal of campaigns to launch their na- Soviet copyrights. He said that management area give specific structure of these innovations tionwide sales efforts, according since 1973, when the USSR personal attention to every artist must, to a large extent, be in- be- to Mike Lushka, vice president/ came a in order to assure the vented at the same time. New member of the 1952 Ge- best pos- sales. neva copyright sible utilization of the company's ventures have to be carefully ex- convention, it has Prince this week purchased amined to assure that those who collected for and paid agencies in resources. The department will "Who's Cheating On Who," by a many Western countries. Admini- serve as the point of coordina- take the financial risks will be St. Louis, Mo. group, Orange strative procedures tion of information correctly protected. have been flow for Sunshine. On the other hand, Chartier slow to start moving on copy- various departmental efforts. In noted, the development of sound right, he said, but that machinery addition to overseeing this flow, recording techniques has enabled is now operating. He stressed that Dobbis will maintain close re- MIDEM Galas some to profit from the work of the Russian market is a large one lationships with managers and others in ways which can be un- and that Western music has many agents in order to serve as an Are Excellent fair or illegal. fans in socialist countries. effective liaison between artist CANNES, FRANCE - Opening The first topic brought up at The meeting's participants ex- and label. He will be taking an the Sunday (25) MIDEM gala the meeting was the piracy prob- pressed satisfaction with MIDEM's active part in the planning of the were the Fania All -Stars, a 21 - lem: that is, the protection of the opening such a with in- artists' tours and will be respon- piece group led by Johnny as distinct ternational lawyers, and such a sible for bringing the company's Pacheco, setting the mood for from the recording production. session will be scheduled for next overview to those tours. the rest of the evening. They Two international conventions year's conference. (Continued on page 47) were followed by Midland Inter- exist to combat record piracy. The national artists Silver Convention first, signed in Rome in 1961, Hammerman & George Bow Mgmt. Firm whose Penny McLean opened protects performers, producers with "Lady Bump" and who was and broadcasting companies. It ! LOS ANGELES Mark Ham- the firm. For the last two years, then joined by the rest of the recognizes a right similar to an merman and Garry George have Burke has been Jackson Browne's group for their hit "Fly, Robin, author's copyright. The second announced the opening of One road manager following produc- Fly" and other songs. convention was signed in Geneva on One, a management and pro- tion associations with artists in- Next was Esther Phillips (CTI) in 1971 and protects only the pro- duction firm currently represent- cluding David Blue, Crosby and who evidenced great showman- ing ducers of phonograph records. It four clients-Jackson Browne, Nash, Elton John and the Eagles. ship closing with her smash grants participating nations the Maria Muldaur, Warren Zevon as Artists' Projects rendition of "What A Difference liberty to choose how this protec- well as in associa- The artists of One on One are A Day Made." Morris Albert tion shall be organized, whether tion with Dick Waterman of Ava- currently completing various (RCA) opened with his interna- through copyright laws, neighbor- lon Productions in Cambridge. projects including a new Jackson tional hit, "Feelings," showing ing rights or the rules of unfair Hammerman and George's as- Browne album on Asylum Records the need for a strong production competition. sociation as managers began four to be released in the summer hand to build up his set. Finally, months ago when George left his The uses the first with a subsequent nationwide Gloria Gaynor (Polydor) was a system, copyright laws. Great four year post in Warner Bros. tour; a new Maria Muldaur album, "socko closer" whose perform- Britain and Germany use the sec- Records publicity department to "Sweet Harmony," due on War- ance was highlighted by her ond, the Netherlands and France manage Maria Muldaur. Prior to ner Bros. in March followed by a versions of "How High the the third. The first two systems al- Warners, he was in the public tour of the south and east; War- Moon," "III Be There" and low for civil and criminal proceed- information department at The ren Zevon's debut album on Asy- "Never Can Say Goodbye." ings against the pirate, while, im- Museum of Modern Art in New lum in April produced by Jackson Anthony Quinn served as MC portantly, under the third (unfair York where he also presented Browne, and the release of a Bon- and host throughout the evening, competition) system, a producer concerts in the Museum's Garden. nie Raitt single, "Good Enough," tieing the whole show together must prove bad faith of the of- Hammerman has managed Jack- from her recent Warner Bros. and finding himself at ease fending party and justify the son Browne over the last year and "Home Plate" album followed by enough to give a taste of the amount of his own damages. a half after leaving The Blue Pea- a tour of Europe and the Midwest Greek dance he did in the movie In practice, however, the differ- cock Company where he was in- in March and April. "Zorba." ences between the systems are volved in the careers of Dr. John, One on One's new offices are The Monday night gala was not as great as the wording of the Tiny Tim and Fanny among others. located at 4121 Wilshire Boule- taken over by Rick Wakeman laws might suggest. In Great Brit- Completing the line-up at One vard, Suite 201 in the Los Altos (A&M). At the conclusion of his ain, for example, there is hardly on One is Howard Burke, who building, Los Angeles, , two hour show, the packed house any chance of a pirate going to serves as production manager for 90010; (213) 382-1243. stood stomping for more.

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www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com CBS Music, Big 3 Set Publishing Ties Atlantic Signs Wishbone Ash NEW YORK-The CBS Music Records International, and Her- Publishing organization has signed man Steiger, executive vice presi- an exclusive long-term music print dent of The Big 3. and publication distribution The CBS music catalogues, in agreement with The Big 3 Music recent years, have become a major Corporation for the United States source of contemporary publish- and Canada. The agreement, ing copyrights. According to CBS which will set in motion in-depth executives, The Big 3 Music Cor- combined Big 3 -CBS production, poration was selected for the print marketing and sales programs for rights deal because of their ex- all music from the CBS April - pertise in the production and the Blackwood catalogues, was con- marketing of the most varied cluded by Norman Stollman, di- types of music print. The Big 3 is rector of business affairs CBS now a division of the United Artist Music Publishing Group. Under the direction of UA Music Motown Renews Action chief Mike Stewart, The Big 3 has In Dispute with CTI expanded its music print opera- tions. Big 3 recently set up a new Ahmet Ertegun, chairman of Atlantic Records, and Jerry Greenberg, president of At- LOS ANGELES Motown Rec- lantic Records; have announced the Wishbone - warehousing complex and a na- signing of Ash to the label. Under ord Corporation has recently in- terms of the agreement, Atlantic will distribute recordings by Wishbone Ash in the tional sales telephone system to U.S. and Canada. The four man tensified the legal steps it is British group's first Atlantic album will be "Locked accommodate their growing print In," set for February 24 release. This marks the first collaboration between Wishbone taking against CTI and Creed sales. The CBS -Big 3 deal will Ash and Atlantic Records producer Tom Dowd. Wishbone Ash is comprised of Andy Taylor. Motown recently joined initially focus on stepping up the Powell and Laurie Wisefield on guitars, bassist Martin Turner, and drummer Steve 25 additional Upton. Shown in Atlantic's New York offices are (from left): Ahmet Ertegun, group defendants in its production of sheet music and suit against CTI and Creed Taylor, manager Miles Copeland, Martin Turner, Laurie Wisefield, Steve Upton, Andy Powell (Continued on page 47) and Jerry Greenberg. seeking damages for interference with contractural rights and copy- right violation. Motown alleges Caldston & Thom Named Wakeman Euro Tour that under its written agreements CANNES, FRANCE - Rick with CTI and Creed Taylor, Mo- Wakeman, A&M recording artist, has 1975 Song Fest Winners town the exclusive right to has announced a European tour LOS ANGELES-Paul Williams Galdston is also known for his distribute and sell all CTI record- to commence April 20. Wakeman presented a check for $30,500 to producing of comedian Robert ings until July 1, 1978. Motown will travel throughout Scandi- Phil Galdston and Peter Thom, Klein's albums. He was the leader also relies upon the exclusive navia, Germany, Belgium, Austria, winners with the "Best Song of of Freeway, and right throughout the United States Switzerland, France and Spain. the Festival" for the 1975 Ameri- featured the band in engage- to exercise all rights under copy- He is currently recording a new can Song Festival. ments with him in Miami and right in the recordings. two record set, "No Earthly The New York based duo was New York, where they became On January 23, 1976, Motown Connection," outside Paris. Fol- presented the Grand Prize award the first rock act to play the Em- obtained an order from the U.S. lowing his MIDEM gala per- for their song, "Why Don't We pire Room at the Waldorf- District Court for the Southern formance, Wakeman was to re- Live Together." The composition Astoria. He has co -produced District of New York directing turn to recording, breaking on had already been judged the three albums for Klein, receiving CTI and Creed Taylor to show February 1 to attend the Rec- best professional -rock song en- Grammy nominations for two of cause why they should not be ord World Spanish Ministry of tered in the annual songwriting them. enjoined from their present at- Culture ceremonies honoring competition. Thom is known for his writing tempts to directly exploit CTI inter -culture relationships in Background and singing commercials for recordings. Madrid. The songwriting team New York advertising agencies. Barney Ales, executive vice of Gald- ston & Thom was formed in 1973 In the early sixties he co -hosted president of Motown, said that when both were members of a a Canadian Broadcasting Com- Motown is prepared to sue every Chrysalis To Release jazz-rock group in New York. pany show called "The New organization and individual iden- They signed a publishing agree- Generation." His first album, tified as participating in the direct Roy Harper Album ment with Chappell Music shortly "Peter Thom," was released in exploitation of CTI recordings. NEW YORK - English singer/ thereafter. One of their first early 1972 by United Artists. Ales said, "Our written contract- composer Roy Harper's album, compositions was chosen as the Thom also sang on the Hillside ual rights are clear and we will "When An Old Cricketer Leaves theme song a Singers Like pursue all available legal rem- for Canadian bi- gold record of "I'd The Crease," will be released on lingual educational project. To Teach the World to Sing." edies to assure the protection of the Chrysalis label February 1, it our rights." was announced by Chrysalis presi- To date, Motown has joined, dent Terry Ellis. among others, in its lawsuit with In conjunction with the debut CTI and Creed Taylor, Richie Sal- album, Harper will launch a 12 - vador, CBS, Inc., d/b/a Columbia city promotional tour beginning Record Productions, Gene Fried- February 1 in New York and con- man, Tom Van Gessel, Allison cluding in Atlanta, February 22. Audio Products, Inc., John Sheat, Modern Album & Finishing Co., Rudy Froehlig, Mastercraft Record Ruffin Gold Plating Co., Inc., Carl Seitz, Len LOS ANGELES-'s Frank, Kent Records, Lancer Gra- single recording of "Walk Away phics, Bernard Engel, Music Trend From Love," from his Motown of Detroit and Gene Silverman. album, "Who I Am," has sold Motown has also included in the over one million units and was lawsuit John Does 1-21, repre- declared gold, it was announced senting individuals, corporations by Barney Ales, executive vice or other entities who "are aiding, president of the label. abeting and participating with Ruffin's album, "Who I Am," plaintiff in the wrongful exploita- and his single, "Walk Away From tion and attempts to exploit" CTI Love," were both produced by recordings. Peter Thom (left), Phil Galdston Van McCoy.

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www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com Carlton Joins Almo Franklin Named LOS ANGELES - Joe Carlton THE C MST has been named general manager Blue Sky GM of Almo Publications, according By BEN EDMONDS NEW YORK Marcia Frank- to an announcement by Chuck - lin has been appointed to the QUIET THUNDER: As a limbering -up exercise Kaye, vice president of Irving/ position of general manager of for their performance at the Houston Astrodome, Almo Music corporations. Bob Blue Sky Records. The announce- Dylan and a streamlined version of the Almo Publications is the music ment was made by Steve Paul, Rolling Thunder Revue played a surprise set at the book and sheet music division president of Blue Sky. Troubadour last Friday night (23). Following Roger of A&M Records' Irving/Almo/ Miller's last set, the Revue collected onstage and Rondor music publishing group, its members-Dylan, Bobby Neuwirth, Mick Ron- and was begun six months ago son, Roger McGuinn, T-Bone Burnett, Scarlett Ri- with initial product releases vera, Rob Stoner, Howie Wyeth, David Mansfield supervised by Eileen Michael in and Steven Soles-dispensed a speedy 3 -song con- New York. densation of the show they would perform that following Sunday. The Carlton comes to Almo Publi- decision to do the Troub warmup was so well guarded that only a cations after several years as handful of media and/or street people were even aware of its possi- executive vice president for Han- bility, with the result being that the Revue played to Miller's audience, sen Publications, Inc., in Miami a decidedly older and more countrified bunch than the troupe has Beach. He formerly held various ever performed for. The Astrodome benefit for Rubin Carter, which positions as vice president of had drawn disaster predictions when initial ticket sales were shock- Mercury Records and later ABC ingly slow, picked up steam saleswise on the two days immediately Command Records, president of preceeding the concert and wound up drawing a highly respectable Carlton Records, director of a&r 45,000 people. The 71/2 hour spectacular featured sets by Shawn Phil- administration for RCA Records, lips and , and a Revue cast that had swelled to include advertising manager of The Big Ringo Starr, Steve Stills, Richie Havens, , Rick Danko, Three music publishing group Marcia Franklin Dr. John and Kinky Friedman; the event was mc'd by Isaac Hayes. and former music editor of In her new capacity, Stills and Havens performed mini -sets within the Revue's sprawl, and Billboard. Ms. Franklin Dylan performed 13 of his songs. Speculation now centers on the Eileen Michael will continue will have complete re- sponsibility for possibility of west coast dates, fuel for hope having been supplied by to operate from Almo Publica- administration of the Blue Sky label the Troubadour appearance. But all the Troub thing probably meant tions' New York office, located and its artists, Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter and was that they'd been rehearsing in town and wanted to get a stagefeel at 505 Park Avenue. She will re- Rick Derringer. She will be for it. Or maybe they were just as bored as everybody else in Los port to Carlton at his headquar- responsible for coordinating all Angeles on a Friday night ... Raymond Burr, who makes a practice ters base in Irving/Almo's Los record marketing of declining TV talkshow invitations, agreed to appear on the Dinah Angeles office, located at 1358 and promotion activities with the Epic/CBS Cus- Shore show under one condition: That his favorite musical group North La Brea in Hollywood. tom Label's staff. could appear on the same show. Was it Sergio Mendes? 1001 Strings? Sammy Spear? Nope, it turned out to be none other than the Doobie Background Bros.... made a trip to the Record Plant in Sausalito to For the past two years, Ms. guest on the album is currently recording, and liked the Franklin has served as executive atmosphere so much that he stayed long enough to record an album assistant to Steve Paul. Prior to himself, which includes help from the Tower of Power horn section joining Blue Sky, Ms. Franklin and five new songs that Billy co -wrote with Syreeta Wright ... Bruce traveled with and assisted in Springsteen's Christmas card to Paul Drew was a live tape of Bruce and coordinating both the Bob the E Street Band doing Dylan -Band '74 tour and San- "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" . .. Harvey Roesler of Honolulu wrote to Clue us in to a rather odd situation. In tana's '73 European tour. She the January 17th RW, there is a photo with caption regarding Bobby previously worked for RCA Rec- Womack's New Year's day wedding in New Rochelle, New York. ords, Bill Graham and Otto Shown in the photo of the post-ceremony festivities (and identified in Preminger. the caption) is Sly Stone. Nothing very strange there, Sly and Bobby being good friends. Except that on that very same New Year's day, Sly Steinmetz To Debut Stone was onstage with Billy Preston at the Diamond Head Crater Festival in Honolulu. Would somebody please explain to us how a Joe Carlton Annuit Coeptis Label guy with a reputation for seldom showing up on schedule can turn CROYDEN, PA. Eric Stein- around and manage to be in two places at - the same time, on time? metz, 25 year veteran of the rec- In the continually amazing adventures of Kiss, the band that Edmonds Awarded ord industry, has resigned as vice America has come to love in spite of itself, the group has sold out LOS ANGELES-The Fifth An- president, Buddah Records to three consecutive nights at the 18,000 seat Cobo Hall in Detroit, lead- nual Levinson Associates Humani- start up a new label, Annuit ing to an almost -certainty that the group's venue the next time they tarian Award, presented annually Coeptis Music Records and Tapes appear in that market will be the 80,000 -plus Pontiac Stadium. They're by the international public rela- Ltd., based in Croydon, Pa., to close to selling out their second night at the Forum here in LA, and tions organization, will go to be launched on or about March with a Bob Ezrin-produced album on the way that has surprised every- Record World assistant editor Ben 15, 1976 as a co -venture by Stein- body who's heard pieces of it, it looks like this is only the beginning Edmonds, according to company metz and Michael Adler (Adler . Rodney Bingenheimer has an honest job! Every Monday and Tues- president Bob Levinson. is president and owner of Scorpio day night, the pint-sized Teen King is your host at the Starwood Levinson said Edmonds was Music Distributors). Club's Disco Room, playing only rock & roll for your dancing and singled out because "he writes Releases drooling pleasure; no KC & the Sunshine Band here All-star ... Casa- about 'the scene' with intelli- Releases will include pop and blanca band the Giants have been recording their first album for the label, gence, understanding, wit, love r&b. The acquisition of masters with a little guest assistance of the of Dr. John and the and a considered knowledge that and talent is already underway guitar of Steve Cropper ... Bill Aucoin of Rock Steady, the concern continually outdistances the bulk and the first release is scheduled that handles management of Kiss, is working with writer/singer/gui- of his peers." for March 15. tarist Billy Squier, long one of the brighter lights on the Boston musi- Previous recipients of the In addition, Annuit Coeptis will cal horizon. Squier was formerly the lead guitarist with late -Sixties Levinson Associates Humanitarian concentrate on hit product from Boston cult band Magic Terry & the Universe (the most logical histori- Award have been Bob Hilburn, the world markets. cal antecedent to Patti Smith) and later played with the locally legen- ; John L. Was- Annuit Coeptis offices are tem- dary Sidewinders. He's now based in New York, and has assembled serman, San Francisco Chronicle; porarily located at 2933 River a three -guitar band that's attracted firm offers from at least two labels, Ben Fong -Torres, ; Road, Croydon, Pa. 19020, and with several others hovering . .. Expect Linda Alter to leave her mar - and Paul Block, Johnny Carson's will open New York offices about (Continued on page 30) Tonight Show. July 1, 1976.

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SS 8415 DISTRIBUTED BY ATLANTIC RECORDS © 1976 Atlantic Recording Corp. ® A Warner Communications Co. www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com WEA Promotes Gold Calla Signs Persuaders Third Week Ends ATV Signs Lavada LOS ANGELES-Joel Friedman, NEW YORK - ATV/Pye Rec- president of the Warner/Elektra/ In Newark Trial ords has signed Lavada to a long- Atlantic Corp., has announced the NEWARK-The trial of Bruns- term, exclusive world-wide re- promotion of Robert Gold to the wick/Dakar Records executives, cording pact. Lavada sings, plays newly created post of national Including president Nat Tarnopol, piano and wrote all the songs on manager of marketing services. entered its third week in Federal her debut album. Peter K. Siegel For the past two and a half District Court. In the previous is currently producing the album. years, Gold has been administra- two weeks Assistant US Attorney Siegel, president of ATV, has not tive assistant to Skid Weiss, WEA's Thomas Greelish had called to produced an artist since he was national director of advertising, the stand Edward Hurley, an un - retained by ATV's parent company public relations and merchandis- indicted co-conspirator who was to create the American operation. ing. Gold's responsibilities have formerly employed at Brunswick, His prior productions include Roy Buchanan been expanded to include the Max Cooper, an independent rec- and Elliott Murphy. implementation and supervision ord distributor in the New York

of specific marketing activities in 14 metropolitan area, and Paul Weiss' department: the creation Stan Hoffman, executive vice president of Cohen who ran Pat's One Stop in Calla Records, has announced the signing and presentation of audio/visual Richmond, 1971 of the Persuaders to the Calla label. Pic- Virginia, between projects; planning and coordinat- tured at the signing are (from left): Calla and 1972. ing conferences, seminars and aar VP Bob Currington, Hoffman and (Continued on page 32) dealer meetings; producing in- lead singer Douglas "Smokey" Scott. house and in-store merchandising aids, and assuming the position Heilicher Taps Melvin Cardinal Statement of managing editor of "Graffiti," MINNEAPOLIS - Amos Heili- WEA's upcoming company news- , president of Pickwick Inter- On Newark Trial paper. national, has announced the ap- In connection with current Prior to joining WEA, Gold had pointment of Sid Melvin to the publicity referring to the criminal been assistant advertising man- post of regional sales manager for trial of Brunswick Record Corpor- ager for Warner Bros. Studios for Heilicher Brothers/J.L. Marsh divi- ation, Nat Tarnapol and others, two years. Gold will be head- sions in the mid -south region, Cardinal Export Corporation, quartered in Burbank and con- headquartered in Memphis. which has been mentioned in Peter K. Siegel, Lavada tinues to report to Weiss. Melvin's responsibilities will in- this case, has made, an announce- clude overseeing both sales and ment that in its business relations promotion for the Heilicher dis- with Brunswick Record Corpora- tribution operation as well as the tion it has acted in a completely NARM Goes SRO J.L. Marsh rack service division legal and proper manner with all CHERRY HILL, N.J.-The 1976 in the region. transactions properly entered in NARM Convention has been com- Melvin has experience in the its books. pletely sold out, according to record industry dating back to the Jules Malamud, executive director. No Wrongdoings middle '50s. His knowledge of the All rooms at the Diplomat Hotel customer base for both rack and "Cardinal Export Corporation as well as all cabana and lanai distribution in the Memphis and has not engaged in, nor has it room space are gone. The largest mid -south regions dovetails with been accused of, any impropriety attendance in NARM history is the planned expansion of the or wrongdoing in any sense, it is expected at the 18th Annual Con- Heilicher/Marsh operations, both not a party to the criminal pro- vention. divisions of Pickwick Interna- ceedings against Brunswick Rec- tional, into these areas according ord Corporation, and each and Robert Gold to Heilicher. every payment for phonograph Who Tour, Part Two Prior to his most recent move, records purchaser from Bruns- LOS ANGELES-Part II of The Melvin was with the Handleman wick Record Corporation have at Who's current concert tour of the Company and with in Corea Marketing Plan before that all times been recorded Cardi- United States has been locked - Musical Isle of America in the nal's books and records," accord- Begun by Polydor in, with the group now set to Memphis area. ing to the statement. perform in various parts of the NEW YORK-In honor of the country instead of their tentative February 2 release of Chick Thunder Rolls In original plan to appear only Corea's solo album, "The Lepre- west of the Mississippi. The tour chaun," Polydor Incorporated has comprises 12 cities from March 9 initiated a five percent discount through March 28. program on all Polydor records and tapes. First Visits The program will cover Chick Sir Productions, the group's Corea & Return To Forever's management in releasing the

"No Mystery," "Where Have I schedule said that many of the Known You Before," "Hymn of cities on the itinerary haven't The Seventh Galaxy" and "Light seen The Who since 1970 and As A Feather" albums in addi- they'll also be appearing in tion to Corea's new solo effort. several venues for the first time. The five percent discount, co- One Outdoor Date ordinated in the field by Polydor Inc.'s new regional marketing There will be only one outdoor staff, is aimed at store level sup- date on Part II, which will also port of the entire Chick Corea be The Who's only Southern Polydor catalogue to coincide California appearance: the Ana- with the release and will be sup- heim Stadium on March 21. The concert is being scaled for 55,000 plemented by national radio Those who were lucky enough to catch the second show at the Troubadour, Friday spots and comprehensive promo- night (23), featuring Larry Gatlin and Roger Miller, were also lucky enough to catch people. The smallest concerts tion, publicity and marketing a surprise appearance by the Rolling Thunder Revue. and his entourage took will be the only double date on campaigns. The discount pro- to the stage late in the evening, and played three songs, opening with "Lay, Lady, the tour-at Winterland in San Lay" and closing with "Romance In Durango" off Dylan's latest Columbia Ip, "De- Francisco on March 27 and 28. gram will be in effect through sire." Pictured onstage, from left: Scarlett Rivera, Howie Wyeth, Rob Stoner, Bob the month of February. Dylan, Stephen Soles, Bob Neuwirth, and Roger McGuinn. Winterland holds 5,400.

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Baez The performances in this t recording were selected 6yøa from concerts by during the summer of 1975. The artistic goal of the album was to faithfully recreate the music as it was experienced by the audiences at those concerts and to make the record- ing as natural as the original h,5 performances. tout on this (Ain't Gonna Let Nobody) tr in a3 Turn Me Around cb á 1 Blessed Are . ° 1:1F albu Love Song To A Stranger/Part II v. `v. Suzanne Swing Low, Sweet Chariot Blowin' In The Wind Oh, Happy Day Stewball Lily, Rosemary And The Jack Of Hearts The Ballad Of Sacco & Vanzetti Boulder To Birmingham Forever Young Amazing Grace Natalia The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down Love Is Just A Four -Letter Word Joe Hill ON A&M RECORDS & TAPES Includes 8 songs previously unrecorded Produced by David Kershenbaum Diamonds & Rust and unreleased by Joan Baez. A specially priced 2 -record set

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ASHFORD & SiMPSON-WB 8179 -Capitol P 4221 RONNIE LIMAR-BRC 116 (Brunswick) IT'LL COME, IT'LL COME, IT'LL COME (prod. by THE LOVE I NEVER HAD (prod. by Lambert & Potter) YOU MEAN THE WORLD TO ME SWEETHEART (prod. Ashford & Simpson) (Nick -O -Val, ASCAP) (ABC/Dunhill/One Of A Kind, BMI) by Charles Wallert) (Steals Bros./Charlimar, BMI) This soft, lilting melody features the sear- The Tavares brothers slow down the Limar is this label's first pop act in some ing vocal combination of these two talents tempo from their "Free Ride" to get the time. He has a steady, confident tenor giving their all. Their smooth production most out of this tune executed with the which is bolstered by a soulful arrange- works like a charm on this number. skilled production of Lambert & Potter. ment which could catch on big.

NEIL YOUNG WITH CRAZY HORSE- HAMILTON BOHANNON-Dakar GREYHOUND-Mercury 73768 Reprise RPS 1344 (Warner Bros.) DK 4551 (Brunswick) DREAM LOVER (prod. by Dave Bloxham) LOOKIN' FOR A LOVE (prod. by N. Young & BOHANNON'S BEAT (PT. 1) (prod. by Hamilton (Screen Gems-Columbia/Unichappell/ T. Mulligan) (Silver Fiddle, BMI) Bohannon) (Hog/Bohannon, ASCAP) Hudson Bay, BMI) This "Zuma" track is perhaps Young's Bohannon's beat is quite unmistakable. This Jamaican group proclaims "Leave the most accessible performance since "Heart It's a steady marching rhythm punctuated reggae to us" and they turn in an infec- Of Gold." This pairing of Young with by stinging guitars and trance -like drum- tious rendition of Bobby Darin's 1959 Crazy Horse is poised for hit action. ming. An r&b/disco styled monster. smash steeped in the flavor of the islands.

ARTFUL DODGER-Columbia 3 10282 WALLIS-Warner Bros. WBS 8178 LITTLE FEAT-Warner Bros. WBS 8174 SILVER AND GOLD (prod. by Jack Douglas) WHERE THE BOYS ARE (prod. by Michael Lloyd & LONG DISTANCE LOVE (prod. by Lowell George) (Seldak, ASCAP) Mike Curb) (Screen Gems -Columbia, BMI) (Naked Snake, ASCAP) This rockin' quintet opts for a quieter, This Neil Sedaka song that Connie Francis Little Feat's popularity has been steadily early Beatles -like sound on this mid - crooned to in '61 has been revitalized and increasing since "The Last Record Album" tempo cut from their first album. A mem- disco-ized by this group, giving it a full set and it's easy to hear why. This ballad orable melody gives the group a big boost. contemporary reading. should quickly enrapture all AM ears.

BILLY JAYNE-Mercury 73747 BOBBY WOMACK-United Artists JAMES AND BOBBY PURIFY- LAST NIGHT I MADE LOVE TO SOMEBODY ELSE XW763 Y Mercury 73767 (prod. by Irwin Levine & L. Russell Brown) DAYLIGHT (prod. by David Rubinson & Friends Inc.) I'M YOUR PUPPET (A Papa Don prod.) (Levine & Brown, BMI) (Unart/Bobby Womack, BMI) (Fame, BMI) The first production by the Levine -Brown Womack is one of the most versatile r&b/ James and Bobby Purify won a legion of team ("Tie A Yellow Ribbon") is a waltz pop singers around today. Here he shines fans on the release of this ballad in 1966. number featuring this new artist. Watch on this "Safety Zone" ballad with an easy Now, a full decade later, the duo's per- for immediate MOR/pop acceptance. going and mightily soulful performance. formance is as fresh and vital as ever.

BARRETT STRONG-Capitol P 4223 BARCLAY JAMES HARVEST Polydor JERRY LEE LEWIS-Mercury 73763 MAN IN THE SKY (prod. by ) PD 15188 DON'T BOOGIE WOOGIE (prod. by Jerry Kennedy) (Beechwood/Sanbar, BMI) TITLES (prod. by Elliot Mazer) (RAK Music, Ltd.) (Ahab, BMI) From his forthcoming "Live and Love" set, A lush mellotron melody is enhanced by The Killer's been told, "don't boogie Barrett recites a universal message with a these Englishmen whose rapturous vocals woogie" but ole Jerry Lee can't help it. soulful approach that should captivate any reveal an ingenuous lyric based on inter- There's a whole lotta shakin' going on in listener. A strong outing. twined Beatles songtitles. these grooves and it's hard to ignore.

JINX Private Stock 059 ROGUE-Epic 8 50195 -DJM 1007 AS GREENVILLE WOMAN (prod. by David Johnson) DEDICATION (prod. by Guy Fletcher) MAN OF THE WORLD (prod. not listed) (Tired Iron/Hustlers, BMI) (Almo/Big Secret, ASCAP) (Lovely, ASCAP) A real Cajun backbeat underlines the story This English harmony group exercises its This vintage ballad from the group is of this "Mississippi honey." Jinx's drawling vocal cords against a sweet backdrop of about six years old and the last recording vocal and bottleneck guitar gives the tune strings. A dedication song that should with Peter Green. An exquisite pattern of a true downhome feel. prove to be a popular request item. guitars re-establishes the early trademark.

BABE RUTH-Capitol P 4219 THE MOVIES-A&M 1789 DORTHY MOORE-Malaco M 1029 (TK) ELUSIVE (prod, by Steve Rowland) FANCY MAN (prod. by Peter Gage) MISTY BLUE (prod. by Tom Couch & James Stroud) (Ackee, ASCAP) (Almo/Firefly, ASCAP) (Talmont, BMI) The cognescenti of the have picked The group that recently accompanied Joan Ms. Moore is a songstress who exhibits a this as a favorite track. On it, the English Armatrading on her tour proves itself a gentle but flexible voice on this r&b group shows a growing maturity and in- viable musical aggregate with this song ballad. Her stirring treatment of the tune creasing instrumental versatility. produced by the former Vinegar Joe man. is enhanced by a string accompaniment.

SCOTT JACOBY-Midland Intl ECSTASY-Disco Records D 181 PAUL CLEMENS-Playboy P 6059 JH 10539 (RCA) LIVING IN ECSTASY (prod. by B. Archibald) IT AIN'T GONNA HAPPEN AGAIN (prod. by RIDE A WILD HORSE (prod. by Lee Pockriss) (Merit/Sherry, BMI) Charlie Callelo) (Oceans Blue/Anderbak, BMI) (Chelsea/Sound of Nolan, BMI) This group's theme song is an instru- The kind of record that just leaps out of Jacoby's first disco oriented single is this Kenny Nolan composition which was ar- mental packed with all the ingredients of the speakers and grabs you, Charlie's vocal ranged by Paul Shaffer. This uptempo a disco smash from its MFSB-styled strings is framed by an aggressive arrangement treatment should gallop up the charts. to its throbbing bottom. guaranteed to fill the dance floors.

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All the incredible presence and dynamics of a live Frampton concert faith- fully captured on a specially priced two - record set.

"FRAMPTON ALIVE!" COMES SP -3703 On A&M Records &Tapes

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FROM EVERY STAGE REFLECTIONS JOAN BAEZ-A&M SP3704 (7.98) -Round RX-LA565-G (UA) (6.98) A two -record set taken from last summer's Garcia's name is up front but both the tour, with Ms. Baez dividing her time personnel and the sound are Grateful equally between acoustic and electric Dead ala "Blues For Allah. Allen Tous - renditions of many of the songs she intro- saint's "I'll Take a Melody" and the Mc- duced to the public over the years-both Dill/Reynolds "Catfish John" contrast traditional and contemporary. Her Dylan nicely with the Robert Hunter/Jerry Garcia interpretations are still the strongest in her tunes-"Might As Well" and "It Must Have wide-ranging repertoire. Been the Roses" topping the latter.

Y'KNOW WOT I MEAN? MUSTARD mustard ROY WOOD-United Artists UA-LA575G (6.98) SPEEDY KEEN-Island ILPS 9338 (6.98) ) One-time lead singer for Thunderclap A self-contained artist, Wood himself han- Newman goes solo for the second time dles all instruments, voices (except for a _. (first for Island). There's an attractive even- little help from Phil Everly and Annie Has - - ness that rocks just the lam), and production. The ,. gently along with r j/r. right English single "Any Old Time Will Do" / / amount of low-keyed energy. "Al- most Eighteen," "Someone to Love," "The and "Look Thru The Eyes of A Fool" are f Profit on Ecology" Love" are indicative of the spicy flavor of Wood's and "My prime examples of Keen at his best. "Mustard." Don't settle for Brand X.

SHORT CUT DRAW BLOOD DOLDINGER JUBILEE '75 JIM CAPA'DI-Island ILPS 9336 16.98) PASSPORT & OTHERS-Atlantic SD 18162 (6.98) This is the second "Jubilee" album from Capaldi is joined by some time -tested saxman Klaus Doldinger, recorded live in friends on this latest solo outing, with Hamburg with the assistance of keyboard - Stevie Winwood playing a variety of in- ist Les McCann and guitarists Buddy Guy struments and ace guitarist Pete Carr con- and Philip Catherine, among others. High - tributing throughout. Surprisingly tasty is power jazz laced a r&b "," with "Goodbye Love," with strong under- current is excitedly performed, especially "Seagull" and the title track more chac- throughout first teristically Capaldi. the side.

DIAMOND IN A JUNKYARD FIRE INTO MUSIC NICKEY BARCLAY-Ariola America 5T-50006 VARIOUS ARTISTS-CTI CTS -2 16.981 (Capitol) (6.98) A highly commercial sampler designed to Former Fanny member strikes out on her introduce the CTI/Kudu/Salvation roster own doing much of the writing, playing, to the public. Grover Washington, Esther keyboards and singing. "Baby Don't Let Phillips and Hubert Laws are among the It Mess Your Mind" shows just how strong represented and the music is uniformly a performer Nickey is with the right mate- first rate. An attractive package physically rial-gutsy emotional vocals over a power - as well as in content, the purpose is well packed arrangement. Tremendous cut! served for die-hards and newcomers alike.

FIREBIRD EIDDU ORCHESTRA TOMITA-RCA Red Seal ARL1-1312 (6.98) I;llll)I I)I, .tií:iï,` Epic PE 33903 (6.98) Tomita's electronic recreation of Stravin- FI Vta ï1K1 ) The international vision of the disco scene sky's Firebird Suite burns with the same is aired via Biddu's interpretations of such kind of intensity that propelled the Jap- standards as "Summer of '42," "I Could anse artist's interpretation of Pictures at Have Danced All Night" and the theme an Exhibition to pop and classical accept- from "Exodus," along with a half dozen ance. Also included are Debussy's Prelude originals. An Indian by birth, Biddu has to the Afternoon of a Faun and Moussorg- absorbed English and American influences sky's A Night On Bare Mountain. and come up with a personal style.

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www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com DIAL GUE THE VIEWPOINTS OF THE INDUSTRY Richard Carpenter-No Tags, Just Music By ELIOT SEKULER against it at all. But there was that immediate conclusion drawn by Since being signed to A&M certain fans that we were "the enemy." They started tagging Records in 1969, Richard and Ka- us, "vitamin swallowers" or "squeaky clean." ren Carpenter have been respon- RW: Did that bother you? sible for fifteen gold records and Carpenter: Yeah, because it's not true. I don't drink milk at all, never it my and I I a total of twenty-five million rec- mind being whole diet, don't squeak either. believe ords sold. Their popularity in the in a lot of things that people who like us don't want to hear. It can get United States has been matched really distorted on both ends. We did one interview with a woman by the reception they've received who asked us about our attitude towards premarital sex and grass and in such disparate markets as Japan I said that I had voted yes on the marijuana initiative and favored pre- and the United Kingdom, where marital sex. She was really shocked. She said her editor wouldn't the duo's success has been well let her print that, at which point we called an end to that interview. substantiated on local charts and The point is that media images really get blown out of proportion and in concert hall box offices. In this we do get a little upset when things are said about us that really Record World Dialogue, Richard aren't true. RW: Carpenter discusses his music, his Do you follow the business part of the music business very audience and some plans for the closely? Carpenter: Absolutely; I always have. I call our office at A&M every future. Richard Carpenter Wednesday whether I'm at home or on the road to find out what our

listings are. I check to see Record World: Do you think your audience has changed or broad- chart what stations have added our songs, ened over the past six years? where the records are selling, all of that. RW: Do you listen to a lot of other pop music? Richard Carpenter: It's hard to say, really. I doubt that the people Carpenter: Yes. Rock, and classics. who were into our music have changed musical tastes at all; pop RW: What new artists do you find yourself listening to? I don't think we've lost that audience, and we think that our appeal Carpenter: I like the new Eric has broadened somewhat. One favorable review that we saw recently Carmen album, among other things. It's interesting that part of "All By Myself" is actually the theme was written by someone who had seen an ad for the "Now and Then" from the of Rachmaninoff's Second Piano Concerto. It album and had wanted to buy a copy, but felt that going into a record really grabbed my ear the first time I heard it. I like that album. store and asking for it would make him feel like a teenager going RW: To what extent do you work together in selecting the material into a pharmacy to buy his first rubber. He was afraid that everybody you'll record? Is it a mutual decision or do you select the material? would stop talking and zero in on him buying a Carpenters album. Carpenter: I make the He was saying that lightly, of course, and it turned out he loved the selection. RW: Is album. We've been hearing of more and more closet Carpenters the decision usually agreed upon? Carpenter: Karen usually likes I It freaks, people who may like our music but are afraid to admit it everything that select. took her a while with "Superstar," which me, openly because of the image associated with us. That sort of new surprised but that's her favorite as well as The thinking started with the "Now and Then" album because of the mine now. first couple of times she heard it, she didn't like it but it grew on her and it worked itself out. Usually there's no oldies and "The Singles" did quite a bit for us in terms of broadening our appeal. arguments at all with the material. RW: Do you have a feeling for what kind of age group your audi- ence consists of? Even if we get involved in other things, Carpenter: It was all ages, right from the beginning. We saw that immediately at our concerts. scoring movies, producing, whatever, RW: A while ago you were quoted to the effect that the success of 66 in the early '70s had something to do with a backlash I wouldn't ever want to stop recording. against the acid rock of the '60s. Do you still feel that way? Carpenter: There was a lot of talk about that, but you have to under- stand we weren't thinking in those terms at all. We certainly weren't RW: For a while you were doing other people's songs for the most reacting against acid rock or because, in fact, I like part... a lot of it. It wasn't like I had the thought that there had to be a mar- Carpenter: It just happened to work out that way. The first album ket for another kind of music. We just record the kind of music we had 10 songs on it that were written by John Bettis and me. Then do the best. We took a demo tape to Herb Alpert, who signed us I started hearing a lot of things that I liked before we started to record and then we just went into the studio to do what we could. With the the "Close To You" album, so we had only four original songs on success of "Close To You" and "We've Only Just Begun," people that album, along with things by Paul Williams and Roger Nichols and began to put a tag on us, as people will always do. They asked, "Who Burt Bacharach and Hal David. After that, we found ourselves out on are you? Are you soft -rock? Folk-rock? What is it that you're trying the road quite a bit. I didn't have much of a chance to write. Every to do?" I really hadn't thought about it and I'm still not sure that now and then, something would happen; we wrote "Top Of The there's a tag for what the Carpenters are doing. Why is it important, World" and "Yesterday Once More" and they happened to be singles, anyway? right in a row, that did extremely well-over a million copies each. I didn't think that our success was due to people craving music We think that one of the new ones we wrote is going to be our next other than acid rock. Right in the middle of the acid rock era, out came single. "This Guy's In Love With You" in 1968 and it went straight to number RW: Are you a prolific writer? one. The Tijuana Brass had been successful from the early sixties. Carpenter: I can't call it that, although I used to be and could Rock and pop sell to two different markets with some overlap-even be again. With everything else, putting together a new show, rehears- though they both get played on top 40-and there will always be a ing and performing and listening to all the new stuff that comes in, lot of people around with varied taste in music. A song like "Close To there's still not much time to write. I'm happy if we get several You" or "This Guy's In Love With You" could have been a hit in things on one album that are written by us. 1943, 1953, 1963 or 1973; it's that kind of music. Singers like Karen, RW: Are there any writers that you lean towards especially now?

Patti Page or have been around for years and have had Carpenter: No. Bacharach and David just got back together and I lots of success, but immediately people decided that the Carpenters have some of their new songs, although I haven't had time to listen were something very new, the result of people being sick of hard rock. to them yet. Hard will be around for a long time and we have nothing (Continued on page 31)

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After garnering got my first commercial gig at WLS last week where the record jumps 23-13, it re- Don WHIN in Gallatin, Tenn. I was Benson ceives a ton of primary adds this week. New on KHJ, a nut, calling up, phone always Benson said of his future goals, KFRC, WRKO, KLIF, WOKY, WHBQ, WSAI (extra), WMAK and I knew the people there "I plan on staying here at and WPIX. Other significant moves are 31-27 WIXY, and eventually got a job handling WQXI. I have an excellent rela- 8-7 WCOL, extra -35 KTLK, 37-31 KILT, 17-13 WCFL and the phones. Scott Shannon then tionship with Jerry Blum and came to the station, and we be- 10-8 WIBG. (Note: One of this week's Powerhouse whether or not he opts for ex- Picks.) came friends. I was sort of a perience in hiring someone else, character there and an assistant Captain & Tennille (A&M) . he has assured me that there is With the to him on his show. a place here for me. And I'll stay exception of three or four markets this "I then quit to become more unless something comes along in record has virtually locked up the involved at Vandy (Vanderbilt) which I'll be able to do more entire nation inside of three weeks. when until one day Scott came learning. You can never stop Here's a rundown: 28-17 WOKY, 28-22 down to speak at the college learning in this business." WSAI, 28-23 WQXI, 35-32 WCOL, HB -30 radio station. Scott asked me to Benson prides himself on his WRKO, 33-28 WIXY, come work with him at WMAK 35-30 KTLK, 19-15 relations with promotion people. KSTP, HB -40 KILT, 23-21 WFIL, 27-24 doing mostly news. Then Scott "I always believe in giving Captain and Tennille WHBQ, 28-26 CKLW, 23-21 KFRC, 23-22 asked me if I'd like to go to work people the courtesy that you KHJ, 24-23 KLIF; new on WLS, KXOK, WCFL with him in a market of one mil- hope to receive from them. You and WPIX. lion and a half. And that's the can never hurt yourself or your Gary Wright. (Warner Bros.) . Breaking out of Detroit way it is-I'm at WQXI." station by making an effort to where the record goes to #1 this week (4-1 CKLW) , the At WQXI he has impressed get along with the record people. activity on this one remains positive on all fronts. many people while compiling That extra kindness that you give In short it's a smash -- 20-12 WHBQ, 14-6 WOKY, 10-5 rotation charts, talking to stores others may give you that extra WMAK, 21-18 KSTP, 38-31 KTLK, 20-15 WIXY, 20-15 WRKO, and promotion people and show- shot with a promotion or what- 21-17 WFRC, 25-23 KHJ, 32-24 WCOL, HB -25 WQXI and ing himself to be diligent and ever." HB KLIF. Secured Miami this week with WQAM. extremely likeable. Now his At WQXI or elsewhere, Don duties Bay City Rollers (Arista). Their have been expanded to Benson is likely to be a radio include fl second working with the air leader for a long time. roller derby to the top of the talent, setting up contests and charts should be smooth skating. In doing all record research. "I the first week of actual release (stock must be aware of as much that is CPME To Honor still not in all areas) the action is going on as I can, reading all the as follows: Newly added to WQXI (26), trades and listening to as much William B. Williams CKLW, WFIL (HB) and WOKY. Numbers: product as is possible," he said. NEW YORK-William B. Wil- One of the first moves Benson liams, radio personality of WNEW WI 40-35 WCOL, HB -29 KHJ, 22-20 KFRC, and general manager Jerry Blum in New York, will receive the Bay City Rollers 28-24 WRKO, 17 WHBQ, extra -22 KXOK, made was replacing Scott Shan- Fifth Annual Humanitarian Award 23-21 KSLQ, 26-24 KSTP and 8-5 99X. non in the afternoon drive slot of the Conference of Personal Rufus (ABC). This record has really exploded in with J.J. Jackson, one of the in- Managers East at a cocktail party the past few weeks both r&b and pop. A huge jump last luncheon in honor at the dustry's most talented jocks, and his week of 29-9 at WHBQ has opened some very interested who can continue the "swinging St. Regis Roof in New York on eyes as the record garners KFRC and KHJ this week as bachelor" image the station Friday, April 30. well. Other info: 9-4 CKLW, 35-25 WIXY, 24-20 wants in that key time slot. Beau About 500 individuals will pay KSLQ, 9-2 WHBQ and HB -25 WIBG. Pop Weaver, one of the production $30 per ticket with a portion of sales have materialized people, has taken J.J.'s morning the proceeds going to Williams' in several spots not yet enjoying top 40 play. (Note: slot. As for other changes, they favorite charity, the National Tay One of the week's Powerhouse Picks.) will wait until a final decision has Sachs and Allied Diseases Associa- Aerosmith (Columbia). The outstanding sales been made on the PD position. tion. response that has been felt for the past three con- But, George Scheck, president of according to Benson, the secutive weeks is apparently the stimulus which ac- station is rallying in this crisis CPME, and Buddy Allen, chairman counts for the ton of major adds the record is getting. time and everyone is making an of the affair, will co -host the Picked this week at WQXI, effort to make things better. luncheon. WCFL, WHBQ, WSAI (extra), KILT and (30). "The togetherness thing seems Previous recipients of CPME's KSTP Even more interesting are the to have really set in around here. Humanitarian Award were Joe jumps: 31-23 WCOL, 7-6 CKLW, 19-14 WIXY and 27-16 WOKY. I think you are seeing more ef- Kipness in 1975, Phil Greenwald You guessed it - a winner! (Note: One of this forts on the part of everyone," in 1974, Ed McMahon in 1973 week's Powerhouse Picks.) he said. and Geraldo Rivera in 1972. (Continued on page 30)

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Congratulations, Ben Edmonds, you are indeed THE Arista Records has announced the signing of Fool's Gold to Morning Sky Records, the humanitarian of 1975. new label headed by Irving Azoff and distributed by Arista. The group, led by Tom Kelly and Denny IF IT WEREN'T FOR THAT AWARD, THIS WOULD'VE BEEN THE Henson, is Morning Sky's first signing. Their album, titled, "Fool's Gold," was produced by Glyn Johns in LEAD, SO THANKS BOB LEVINSON: The Who date here was leaked London and Glenn Frey and in Los by Angeles, and is scheduled for immediate release. Pictured John Rockwell in the Times Thursday: at the signing are (from March 10, though mode of left): Robert Feiden, director contemporary a&r Arista, Kelly, Arista Records president ticket sales remained a well kept secret ... , in town for the Clive Davis, Henson and John Baruck, VP of business affairs, Morning Sky. London sales convention, joined Teddy Pendergrass and the Blue Notes for a few numbers at Radio City ... Michel Polnareff has been asked MCA Promotes Schenker Lipman Taps Brown to score an up -coming Dino Di Laurentis project ... The Main Point In LOS ANGELES in Philly - Kathryn LOS ANGELES Macey Lip- has appointed Dick Whiteford as booking director Danny - ... Schenker has been promoted to man, president of Macey Lipman Fields devoted his Soho Weekly News column to explaining to adults east coast director of the artist Marketing has announced the the popularity of the Bay City Rollers, with whom he traveled - on a five relations and publicity depart- appointment of city promotional tour. He's now convinced Sylvi Brown as that BCR's popularity ex- ments of MCA Records, an- marketing coordinator tends beyond pre -teens Photographers for his in- ... will be allowed only ten nounced Joan Bullard, vice dependent firm. minutes during Queen's first show at the Beacon Paul Colby ... and president, artist relations and Ms. Brown's duties include Other Enders Dan and Dale threw a farewell party for the Times' Les publicity. working in all phases of the Ledbetter. Ledbetter's relocating to San Francisco New York Maga- ... marketing, promotion, and sales zine is looking for a picture of Mike Appel. They are reported to have campaigns, coordinating with the found it ... Nazareth's heading down to Atlanta to have their hands various departments of the rec- imprinted in cement at Peaches. We wish somebody would do some- ord companies, radio stations and thing original with those slabs RW publisher Bob ... Austin coinci- retail stores to aid and support dentally wound up on the same MIDEM-bound plane as the man who the particular record graced our front page or artist in- last week, and personally presented the latter volved. with a copy of the Elton John spectacular ... MCA signed the New Riders of the Purple Sage last week. Could Man (formerly with UA) be next? . . . is in the studio recording his next album. WB Signs Stevens For those keeping score, his real next album, "Life and Times," will LOS ANGELES - be released February 24. That one will be the Spectrum album with has been signed to a long-term , John Schofield and ... Special guest stars exclusive worldwide Warner Bros. on the forthcoming Kinks tour Pretty . . . are Things Seen at the Records contract. The announce- Deep Purple bash at the Rainbow Room following their concert at ment came from Warners board Radio City Music Hall were Robert Kathy Schenker Plant, Charlie Watts, Nigel Olsson, chairman and president Mo Ostin Dee Murray, Roberta Skopp, John Oates sporting a "South St., Phila- Ms. Schenker will be respon- and Don Williams, Stevens' man- (Continued on page 30) sible for all press services on ger. MCA acts and their product in Stevens is currently at work in Capitol Inks Donaldson & Heywoods national magazine and news- his Nashville studio on his debut papers headquartered on the east album for Warner Bros., sched- coast and will coordinate artist uled for March release. He plans a appearances in eastern areas. full schedule of personal appear- Ms. Schenker will also provide ances to coincide with the release publicity assistance to MCA's of the album this spring. Among east coast sales offices. his credits are "Ahab, the Arab," "," "Everything Is Beau- ELO Goes tiful," "The Streak" and last year's Gold "Misty." LOS ANGELES - Al Teller, president of United Artists Rec- ords, has announced that Electric Light Orchestra's United Artists album "Face The Music" has been certified gold by the RIAA. The certification marks the second gold album in a row for the British rock band. United Artists is continuing an extensive marketing campaign in support of the group. Electric Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods have signed a long-term exclusive recording con- Light Orchestra has begun a tour tract with Capitol Records, announced Al Coury, Capitol's senior a&r vice president, of the United States that will and Bea Donaldson, the group's manager. and Michael Chapman are see them appear in over 40 producing the group's Capitol debut album, currently being readied for March release. 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ALL BY MYSELF Jimmy leaner LOVE TO LOVE YDU BABY l'ete Ballotte BMI) 16 ¡Sunday & Cafe American, ASCAP) 3 BABY FACE Stephen Schaeffer & Harold LOVE MACHINE PART I Freddie Perren 15 Wheeler (Warner Bros., ASCAP) 30 (Jobete/Grimore, ASCAP) _ 8 BACK TO THE ISLAND Denny Cordell & LOVE ROLLERCOASTER Ohio Players Leon Russell (Skyhill, BMI) 69 (Ohio Players, Unichappell, BMI) 5 FEBRUARY BANAPPLE GAS Cat Stevens (Ashtar Music LOVING POWER Chuck Jackson & Marvin 7, 1976 B.V., BMI) _.._ 71 Yancy (Jay's Enterprises/Chappell, FEB. JAN. BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY Roy Thomas Baker ASCAP) ... 92 7 31 (Trident, ASCAP) 42 LOW RIDER Jerry Goldstein w. Lonnie BOOGIE FEVER Freddie Perren (Perren Jordan & Howard Scott/Far Out Prod. 101 101 TENTH AVENUE FREEZEOUT BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN-Columbia 3 10274 Vibes/Bullpen, ASCAP/BMI) _. 89 (Far Out, ASCAP) _._. 88 (Laurel Canyon, ASCAP) BREAKAWAY Richard Perry (Almo' MAKE LOVE TO YOUR MIND Bill Withers Caledonia Steam, ASCAP) 70 & Larry Nash (Golden Withers, BMI) 86 102 102 THIS OLD HEART OF MINE -Warner Bros. WBS 8170 BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO MIRACLES Jefferson Starship & Larry Cox (Jobete, ASCAP) R. Appere - Neil Sedaka & (Screen Gems (Diamondback, BMI) 100 103 104 LADY Columbia, BMI) _. 11 MONEY HONEY Phil Wainman (Hudson BUMP PENNY McLEAN-Atlantic 7038 (AI Gallico, BMI) CAN THE CAN & N. Chinn Bay, BMI) _.__. _....__.. 55 104 107 TEXAS CHARLIE DANIELS BAND-Kama Sutra KA 607 (Chinnchap/RAK, ASCAP) 67 MY LITTLE TOWN Paul Simon, Art (Kama Sutra /Roda Dara, BMI) CHAIN GANG MELODY T. Cashman & Garfunkel and Phil Ramone (Paul Simon, T. West (Kings/Conrad, BMI; BMI) 77 105 105 ONE FINE DAY JULIE-Tom Cat 10454 (RCA) (Screen Gems, BMI)

Unichappell, ASCAP) 73 NIGHTS ON BROADWAY Arif Mardin 1 106 1 7 I NEED YOU, YOU NEED ME JOE SIMON-Spring SPR 163 (Polydor) CONVOY Don Sears & Chip Davis (Casserole, BMI) _.. _. 54 (American Gramaphone, SESAC) 2 NURSERY RHYMES Kenneth Gamble & (Pee Wee, BMI) COUNTRY BOY (YOU GOT YOUR FEET Leon Huff (Mighty Three, BMI) _ 95 107 120 LET YOUR LOVE FLOW BELLAMY BROS.-Warner Bros. WBS 8169 IN L.A.) Dennis Lambert & Brian Potter ONCE YOU HIT THE ROAD Thom Bell (Loaves & Fishes, (ABC/Duhill/One of a Kind, BMI) 38 (Mighty Three/Sacred Pen, BMI) 79 BMI) CUPID Hank Medress & Dave Appell ONLY 16 Ron Haffkine (Kags, BMI) 58 108 1 1 2 HARD TIMES PETER SKELLERN-Prviate Stock 054 (Warner Bros., ASCAP) (Kags, BMI) 83 OVER MY HEAD Fleetwood Mac & Keith 109 110 DAY DREAMER CC & COMPANY-Westbound DEEP PURPLE Mike Curb (Robbins, ASCAP) 59 Olsen (Rockhopper, ASCAP) 43 WT 5016 (20th Century) DECEMBER 1963 (OH, WHAT A NIGHT) PALOMA BLANCA Hans Bouwens (Warner Bros., ASCAP) 29 Bob Guadio (Seasons/Jobete, ASCAP) (Warner Bros., ASCAP) 28 110 109 JUST YOUR FOOL ,LEON HAYWOOD -20th Century TC 2264 DREAM ON Adrian Barber (Frank PART TIME LOVE Kenny Kerner & Ritchie Connolly & Daksel, BMI) _... 41 Wise (Kipahula, ASCAP) 96 (Jim Edd, BMI) DON'T CRY JONI Prod. not listed PARTY HEARTY Oliver Sain (Excellorec/ 111 113 KEEP ON PUSHIN' TERRY WEISS-Platinum PR 701 (PIP) (Stage Door, BM!) (Twisty Bird, EMI) 81 Saico, BMI) 94 112 114 LOVE ME DREAM WEAVER Gary Wright (Warners, QUIET STORM (Bertam, TONIGHT HEAD EAST-A&M 1784 (Zuckschank/Irving, BMI) ASCAP) 23 ASCAP) 97 113 118 UNION MAN THE CATE BROTHERS-Elektra 45294 (Flat River, BMI) EVIL WOMAN Jeff Lynne (Unihart!Jef, RENEGADE Bob Johnston (Mystery, BMI) 50 114 115 SARA SMILE HALL & OATES-RCA PB 10530 (Unichappell, BMI) _. 9 ROCK & ROLL ALL NIGHT Eddie Kramer BMI) FANNY (BE TENDER WITH MY LOVE) (Cafe American/Rock Steady, ASCAP)._ 26 115 106 GROWIN' UP DAN HILL -20th Century TC 2254 (Conley, ASCAP)

Arif Mardin (Casserole, BMI) 19 SATURDAY NIGHT Bill Martin & Phil 1 1 6 133 I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE CREEDENCE CLEARWATEa' 50 WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR LOVER Paul Couler (Welback, ASCAP) 44 REVIVAL-Fantasy F759 (Stone Simon & Phil Ramone (Paul Simon, BMI) 1 SCHOOL BOY CRUSH Arif Mardin Agate, BMI) FLY AWAY Milton Okun (Charley Lane, (Average, BMI) 84 117 LORELEI STYX-A&M 1786 _ (Almo/Stygian, ASCAP) ASCAP) ..... 21 SINCE I FELL FOR YOU Billy Sherrill - FLY, ROBIN FLY Butterfly Prod./by (Warner Bros., ASCAP) 93 118 122 GIVE ME AN INCH GIRL ROBERT PALMER-Island IS 049 (Ackee, ASCAP) Michael Kunze (Mid -Song, ASCAP) 52 SING A SONG M. White & C. Stepney 119 121 THE GAME IS OVER (WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH YOU) FOR THE LOVE OF YOU (PARTS 1 & 2) (Saggfire, BMI) 7 BROWN SUGAR- Isley Bros. (Bovine, ASCAP) 53 SKY HIGH Chas. Peate (Dutchess, BMI) _. 49 Capitol P 4198 ('Bout Time/Missle, BMI) FOX ON THE RUN Sweet (Sweet Pub. Ltd.) 15 SLOW RIDE Nick Jameson (Knee Trembler, GOLDEN YEARS David Bowie & Harry ASCAP) 22 120 129 HIGHFLY JOHN MILES-,London 20084 (Velvet/Rak, ASCAP) Maslin (Beverly Bros., BMI; Chrysalis/ SOMEWHERE IN THE NIGHT Joe Wissert 121 123 LONELY SITUATION (LOVE IS ALL I NEED) HERMAN'S Main Man, ASCAP) . _. 37 (Almo, ASCAP; Irving, BMI) 32 HERMITS- GOOD HEARTED WOMAN Ray Pennington SOS B. Uuvaeus & B. Anderson (Countless, Buddah BDA 516 (Conn, BMI) & (Baron/Willie BMI) 75 122 126 MAMA Nelson, BMI) 68 SQUEEZE BOX Glyn Johns (Tower, BMI) 12 MIA SUGAR CANE-Oasis OC 404 (Casablanca) (Countless, BMI) GROW SOME FUNK OF YOUR OWN SWEET LOVE James Carcichael & The 123 124 FIND YOURSELF SOMEBODY TO LOVE RHYTHM-Polydor G. Dudgeon (Big Pig/Yellow Dog, Commodores (Jobete/Commodores, PD 14288 ASCAP) 24 ASCAP) 39 (Double Trouble/Blackwood, BM)) HEAT WAVE Peter Asher (Jobete, ASCAP) 99 SWEET THING Rufus (American 124 THE CALL ANNE MURRAY-Capitol P HOLD BACK THE NIGHT R. Baker, N. Broadcasting, ASCAP) 36 - 4207 (Beechwood, BMI) Harris & E. Young (Golden Fleece, BMI) 63 TAKE IT LIKE MAN Randy Bachman A 125 132 I'M SO LONESOME I COULD CRY TERRY BRADSHAW-Mercury HOMECOMING Peter Anastasoff (A.TV, (Ranbach/Top BMI) 73760 Soil, 80 (Fred BMI) 62 TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT Bill Szymczyk Rose, BMI) HONEY I H. W. Casey & Finch (Benchmark/Kinking Bear, ASCAP) 18 126 137 TANGERINE SALSOU,L ORCHESTRA-Salsoul SZ (Sherlyn, BMI) 87 TELL IT LIKE IT IS Rick Hall for Fame 2004 (Famous, ASCAP) HURRICANE (PART 1) Don Devito Prod. (Conrad/Olrap, BMI) 90 127 - LOCOMOTIVE BREATH JETHRO TULL-Chrysalis CRS 2110 (Ram's Horn, ASCAP) 66 THAT'S THE WAY (I H. W. LIKE IT) Casey (Ian Anderson, ASCAP) I FEEL LIKE A BULLET (IN THE GUN OF and (Sherlyn, BMI) 45 ROBERT FORD) G. Dudgeon (Big Pig THEME FROM MAHOGANY (LO YOU 128 143 SCOTCH ON THE ROCKS BAND OF THE BLACK WATCH-Private Leeds, ASCAP) 50 KNOW WHERE YOU'RE GOING TO) Stock 055 (Peer Intl. Corp., BMI) I LOVE MUSIC (PART 1) Kenneth Gamble Masser (Jobete/Screen Gems -Columbia, & Leon Huff (Mighty Three, BMI) 27 ASCAP/BMI) 20 129 130 STRONG ENOUGH TO BE GENTLE BLACK OAK ARKANSAS-MCA I WRITE THE SONGS Ron Dante & Barry THEME FROM S.W.A.T. Steve Barri & 40496 Manilow (Artists/Sunbury, ASCAP) 4 Michael Omartian (Spellgold, BMI) 10 (Far Fetched, ASCAP) IF I ONLY KNEW David Anderle (Lost THE WAY I WANT TO TOUCH YOU 130 131 WHAT DO YOU Cabin, BMt) .... _. 78 Morgan Cavett (Moonlight and WANT FROM LIFE THE TUBES-A&M 1755 (Pseudo Songs) I'M ON FIRE Tony Eyers (P.R.S., ASCAP) 82 Magnolia, BMI) 61 131 135 LOVE LIFTED ME -United Artists IN FRANCE THEY KISS ON MAIN STREET THE WHITE KNIGHT Leslie Adv. Agency XW746 Y ((Rowe/Smith) Joni Mitchell (Crazy Crow, BMI) 85 (Unichappell, BMI) 34 John T. Benson, ASCAP) INSEPARABLE Chuck Jackson & Marvin THIS WILL BE Chuck Jackson & Marvin 132 134 I GOT OVER LOVE MAJOR Yancy (Jay's Enterprise, Ltd.iChappell, Yancy (Jay's Ent./Chappell, ASCAP) _. 60 HARRIS-Atlantic 3303 ASCAP) 65 TIMES OF YOUR LIFE Bob Scaff (Wimot/Sacred Pen, BMI) Dudgeon Gus (Big Pig/ (Three Eagles, ASCAP) 33 133 139 Leeds, ASCAP) 51 TRACKS OF MY TEARS Peter Asher ABYSINNIA JONES EDWIN STARR-Granite 532 (ATV/Zonal, BMI) IT'S TIME TO SAY GOODBYE J. C. (Jobete, ASCAP) 47 134 136 CHLOE CY COLEMAN-RCA PB Phillips (Blue Lick, BMI) 64 TURNING POINT Leo Graham (Julio Brian 10440 (Robbins, ASCAP) JUNK FOOD JUNKIE Randolf Nausert & Content, BMI) .. 76 135 138 HIT THE ROAD JACK STAMPEDERS-Quality QA 501 (Private Stock) (Peaceable Kingdom, ASCAP) 31 VENUS Billy Terrell (Kirshner Songs/ LET THE MUSIC PLAY Barry White Wellbeck, ASCAP) 72 (Tangerine, BMI) (Savette/January, BMI) WAKE 40 UP EVERYBODY (PART 1) 136 140 RIGHT BACK WHERE WE STARTED FROM LET'S DO IT AGAIN Curtis Mayfield Kenneth Gamble & Leon Huff MAXINE NIGHTINGALE-

(Warner -Tamerlane, BMI) . 46 (Mighty Three, BMI) 21 United Artists XW752 Y (ATV Universal, BMI) LET'S LIVE TOGETHER David Kirshenbaum WALK AWAY FROM LOVE Van McCoy 137 SPINNING THE WHEEL (WITH THE (Landers Roberts, ASCAP) 74 (Charles Kipps, BMI) 13 - GIRL YOU LOVE) HUDSON BROS.- LONELY NIGHT (ANGEL FACE) WE CAN'T HIDE IT ANYMORE Don Davis Rocket PIG 40508 (MCA) (Lornhole, BMI) Daryl Dragon & Toni Tennille (Groovesville, BMI) 91 138 CHANGE (MAKES (Don Kirshner, BMI) 25 WINNERS AND LOSERS Dan Hamilton, YOU WANT TO HUSTLE) PART 1 DONALD BYRD- LOVE HURTS Manny Charlton Joe Frank & Alan Dennison Blue Note BN XW726 Y (UA) (House of Bryant, BMI) 12 (Spitfire, BMI( 55 LOVE OR LEAVE Thom Bill (Mighty Three, YESTERDAY'S HEROS Vanda & Young 139 125 SOMETIMES JOHNNY LEE-ABC Dot DOA 17603 (Grand Prize, BMI) BMI) (Marks, 56 BMI) 48 140 149 HEART BE STILL CARL GRAVES-A&M 1757 (UFO, LOVE IS THE DRUG Chris Thomas YOU'RE FOOLING YOU Tony Hester BMI) (TRO-Cheshire. BMI) _. 57 (Groovesville, BMI) 98 141 111 YOU ARETHA FRANKLIN-Atlantic 3311 (Jay's Enterprises/ LOVE IS A ROSE Peter YOU Asher (Silver SEXY THING (Finchley, Chappell, ASCAP) Fiddle, BMI) 99 ASCAP) _...... _. _.. _. 6 142 108 LONG HAIRED REDNECK DAVID ALLEN COE-Columbia 3 10254 (Window/Lotsa, BMI) 143 103 GOODNIGHT AND GOODMORNING CECILIO & KAPONO- Columbia 3 10233 (Chappell/Young Ideas, ASCAP) 144 127 THAT'S WHY I LOVE YOU ANDREW GOLD-Asylum 45286 (Luckyu, BMI) 145 147 THE ASHVILLE UNION RESCUE MISSION BRIAN GARI-Vanguard ñtt VSD 35189 (Foxborough Jr. /Intersong USA, ASCAP) THE Ph 146 141 EASY PIE eEºEECrION iN PEnEOrrMNCE iNC AS BILLY CRASH CRADDOCK-ABC Dot DOA 17584 (Chappell, ASCAP) 147 FROM US TO YOU Direction Managèment - STAIRSTEPS-Dark Horse DH 10005 (A&M) (Ganga Pub. B.V., BMI) SIDNEY A. SEIDENBERG, INC. 1414 Avenue of the Americas 148 128 YOUNG LOVE RAY STEVENS-Barnaby B 618 (Janus) (Lowry, BMI) New York, New York 10019 149 144 SHAME ON THE WORLD MAIN INGREDIENT-RCA JB 10431 Telephone: (212) 421-2021 (Incredible, BMI) " 150 116 SUNNY YAMBIJ-Monutna Gringo MG 8003 (PIP) (Portable/MRC, BMI) 24 RECORD WORLD FEBRUARY 7, 7976

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TITLE, ARTIST, Label, Number, (Distributing Label) 48 42 YESTERDAY'S HEROES JOHN PAUL YOUNG/Ariola America 8 FEB. JAN. WKS. ON P 7607 (Capitol) 7 31 CHART 49 40 SKY HIGH JIGSAW/Chelsea 3022 24 0 7 50 WAYS TO LEAVE 50 58 RENEGADE MICHAEL MURPHEY/Epic 8 50184 4 YOUR LOVER 51 46 ISLAND GIRL ELTON JOHN/MCA 40461 18 PAUL SIMON 52 48 FLY, ROBIN, FLY SILVER CONVENTION/Midland Intl. MB 10339 (RCA) 18 Columbia 3 10270 8 53 50 FOR THE LOVE OF YOU (PART 1 & 2) ISLEY BROTHERS/ T -Neck ZS8 2259 (Col) 12

2 1 CONVOY C. W. McCALL/MGM M 14839 13 54 51 NIGHTS ON BROADWAY /RSO SO 515 (Atlantic) 19 4 LOVE TO LOVE YOU BABY DONNA SUMMER/Oasis OC 401 (Casablanca) 9 CHARTMAKER OF THE WEEK 4 2 I WRITE THE SONGS /Arista 0157 14 - MONEY HONEY 5 3 LOVE ROLLERCOASTER OHIO PLAYERS/Mercury 73734 14 ® BAY ROLLERS 6 6 YOU SEXY THING HOT CHOCOLATE/Big Tree BT 16047 CITY (Atlantic) 16 Arista 0170 1 7 5 SING A SONG EARTH, WIND & FIRE/Columbia 3 10251 12 0

10 LOVE MACHINE-PART I MIRACLES/Tamla T 54262F 66 LOVE OR LEAVE SPINNERS/Atlantic 3309 4 (Motown) 13 ED IS DRUG ROXY MUSIC/Atco 7042 7 9 9 EVIL WOMAN ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA/ 65 LOVE THE United Artists XW729 Y 12 58 61 ONLY 16 DR. HOOK/Capitol P 4171 5 59 64 DEEP PURPLE DONNY & MARIE OSMOND/MGM M 14840 8 10 13 THEME FROM S.W.A.T. RHYTHM HERITAGE/ABC 12135 12 60 54 THIS WILL BE /Capitol P 4109 27 11 12 BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO NEIL SEDAKA/Rocket PIG 61 52 THE WAY I WANT TO TOUCH YOU CAPTAIN & TENNILLE/ 40500 (MCA) 9 A&M1725 21 14 SQUEEZE BOX THE WHO/MCA 40475 9 ® 62 67 HOMECOMING HAYGOOD HARDY/Capitol P 4156 8 13 8 WALK AWAY FROM LOVE DAVID RUFFIN/Motown M 1376F 14 71 HOLD BACK THE NIGHT TRAMMPS/Buddah BDA 507 3 17 WAKE UP EVERYBODY (PART I) HAROLD MELVIN & THE m 72 IT'S TIME TO SAY GOODBYE JONATHAN CAINE/ BLUENOTES/Phila. Intl. ZS8 3579 (Col) 13 October 1001 5 15 11 FOX ON THE RUN SWEET/Capitol P 4157 14 74 INSEPARABLE NATALIE COLE/Capitol P 4193 8 22 ALL BY MYSELF ERIC CARMEN/Arista 0165 8 m 66 69 HURRICANE (PART I) BOB DYLAN/Columbia 3 10245 10 20 LOVE HURTS NAZARETH/A&M 1671 13 75 CAN THE CAN SUZI QUATRO/Big Tree BT 16053 (Atlantic) 3 25 TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT EAGLES/Asylum 45293 7 77 GOOD HEARTED WOMAN WAYLON & WILLIE/ 27 FANNY (BE TENDER WITH MY LOVE) BEE GEES/ RCA PB 10529 3 RSO SO 519 (Atlantic) 7 69 70 BACK TO THE ISLAND LEON RUSSELL/Shelter SR 40483 (MCA) 6 20 16 THEME FROM MAHOGANY (DO YOU KNOW WHERE 70 73 BREAKAWAY GARFUNKEL/Columbia 3 10273 4 YOU'RE GOING TO) DIANA ROSS/Motown M 1377F 15 1785 2 15 FLY AWAY JOHN DENVER/RCA PB 10517 10 m 81 BANAPPLE GAS CAT STEVENS/A&M 3 26 SLOW RIDE FOGHAT/Bearsville BSS 0306 (WB) 10 ED 80 VENUS FRANKIE AVALON/Delite DEP 1578 73 68 CHAIN GANG MELODY JIM CROCE/Lifesong LS 45001 5 31 DREAM WEAVER GARY WRIGHT/Warner Bros. WBS 8167 5 74 59 LET'S LIVE TOGETHER ROAD APPLES/Polydor 14285 13 30 GROW SOME FUNK OF YOUR OWN/I FEEL LIKE A BULLET 75 57 S 0 S ABBA/Atlantic 3265 26 (IN THE GUN OF ROBERT FORD) ELTON JOHN/MCA 40505 3 76 79 TURNING POINT TYRONE DAVIS/Dakar DK 4550 34 LONELY NIGHT (ANGEL FACE) CAPTAIN & TENNILLE/ (Brunswick) 7 3 A&M 1782 77 60 MY LITTLE TOWN SIMON & GARFUNKEL/Columbia 3 10230 17 NB 850 14 26 18 ROCK AND ROLL ALL NIGHT KISS/Casablanca 78 82 IF I ONLY KNEW OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS/A&M 1772 4 27 19 I LOVE MUSIC (PART I) THE O'JAYS/Phila. Intl. 79 84 ONCE YOU HIT THE ROAD DIONNE WARWICK/ ZS8 3577 (Col) 14 Warner Bros. WBS 8154 6 28 24 PALOMA BLANCA THE GEORGE BAKER SELECTION/ 80 86 TAKE IT LIKE A MAN BACHMAN-TURNER OVERDRIVE/ Warner Bros. WBS 8115 12 Mercury 73766 2 ED 45 DECEMBER, 1963 (OH WHAT A NIGHT) THE FOUR 81 56 DON'T CRY JONI /MCA 40407 9 SEASONS/Warner Bros. -Curb WBS 8168 6 82 62 I'M ON FIRE 5000 VOLTS/Mercury 40801 17 30 33 BABY FACE WING & A PRAYER FIFE & DRUM CORPS./ C - CUPID TONY ORLANDO & DAWN/Elektra 45302 1 Wing & A Prayer HS 103 (Atlantic) 9 84 63 SCHOOL BOY CRUSH AWB/Atlantic 3304 13 ® 36 JUNK FOOD JUNKIE LARRY GROCE/Warner Bros. -Curb 111 IN FRANCE THEY KISS ON MAIN STREET JONI MITCHELL/ 6 WBS 8165 Asylum 45298 1 ® 38 SOMEWHERE IN THE NIGHT HELEN REDDY/Capitol P 4192 10 86 88 MAKE LOVE TO YOUR MIND BILL WITHERS/ 33 21 TIMES OF YOUR LIFE PAUL ANKA/United Artists XW737 Y 13 Columbia 3 10255 4 39 THE WHITE KNIGHT CLEDUS MAGGARD & THE CITIZENS 87 89 HONEY I GEORGE McCRAE/TK 1016 3 BAND/Mercury 73751 5 88 83 LOW RIDER WAR/United Artists XW706 Y 19 35 23 WINNERS AND LOSERS HAMILTON, JOE FRANK & 89 91 BOOGIE FEVER SYLVERS/Capitol P 4179 3 REYNOLDS/Playboy P 6054 12 90 92 TELL IT LIKE IT IS ANDY WILLIAMS/Columbia 3 10263 4 91 96 WE CAN'T HIDE IT ANYMORE LARRY SANTOS/ 55 SWEET THING RUFUS FEATURING CHAKA KHAN/ABC 12149 5 E3 Casablanca 844 2 43 GOLDEN YEARS DAVID BOWIE/RCA PB 10441 8 ® 92 93 LOVING POWER IMPRESSIONS/Curtom 0110 (WB) 3 38 28 COUNTRY BOY (YOU GOT YOUR FEET IN L.A.) 93 95 SINCE I FEEL FOR YOU CHARLIE RICH/Epic 8 50182 3 /Capitol P 4155 14 94 - PARTY HEARTY OLIVER SAIN/Abet 9463 1 44 SWEET LOVE COMMODORES/Motown M 1381F 8 E3 95 100 NURSERY RHYMES PEOPLES CHOICE/TSOP ZS8 4773 (Col) 2 40 41 LET THE MUSIC PLAY BARRY WHITE/20th Century TC 2265 8 96 76 PART TIME LOVE GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS/ 49 DREAM ON AEROSMITH/Columbia 3 10278 6 m Buddah BDA 513 15 47 BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY QUEEN/Elektra 45297 6 LEI 97 QUIET STORM SMOKEY ROBINSON/Tamla T 54265F 43 32 OVER MY HEAD FLEETWOOD MAC/Reprise RPS 1339 13 - (Motown) 1 44 35 SATURDAY NIGHT BAY CITY ROLLERS/Arista 0149 17 45 29 THAT'S THE WAY (I LIKE IT) KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND/ 98 - YOU'RE FOOLING YOU DRAMATICS/ABC 12150 1 TK 1015 17 99 78 HEAT WAVE/LOVE IS A ROSE / 46 37 LET'S DO IT AGAIN STAPLE SINGERS/Curtom 0109 (WB) 17 Asylum 45282 23 LEI 53 TRACKS OF MY TEARS LINDA RONSTADT/Asylum 45295 6 100 85 MIRACLES JEFFERSON STARSHIP/Grunt FB 10367 (RCA) 25

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FLASHMAKER GOOD-BYE POP- HOW DARE YOU-10cc- FROM EVERY STAGE-Joan Baez NATIVE SONS-Loggins & National Lampoon-Epic Mercury -A&M Messina-Col HOMEBREW-Starwood- IF THE SHOE FITS-Pure Prairie NATIVE SONS-Loggins & PARIS-Capitol Windsong League-RCA Messina-Col RELEASE-Henry Gross-Lifesong HOW DARE YOU-10cc- NILS LOFGREN LIVE-A&M NEW YORK CONNECTION- -Bad Co.- Mercury LOOK INTO THE FUTURE- -Ode Swan Song LOOK INTO THE FUTURE- Journey-Col SANDMAN-Nilsson-RCA SECOND CHILDHOOD- Journey-Col M.U.-THE BEST OF JETHRO TULL SONGS FOR THE NEW DEPRESSION Phoebe Snow-Col REFLECTIONS-Jerry Garcia- -Chrysalis -Bette Midler-Atlantic SHORT CUT DRAW BLOOD- Round STATION TO STATION- STATION TO STATION- -Island RUN WITH THE PACK- David Bowie-RCA David Bowie-RCA THOROUGHBRED-Carole King- Bad Company-Swan Song THOROUGHBRED-Carole King- THOROUGHBRED-Carole King- Ode -- Ode Ode Y'KNOW WOT I MEAN- Swan Song TOO YOUNG TO FEEL THIS OLD- HEAVY ACTION (sales, Speedy Keen-Island SECOND CHILDHOOD- McKendree Spring-Pye airplay): HOW DARE YOU AFTERTONES-Janis HEAVY ACTION (airplay, Phoebe Snow-Col HEAVY ACTION (airplay, sales): Ian-Col in descending order): DESIRE-Bob Dylan-Col 1Occ TEAR GAS-American Tears-Col AGAINST THE GRAIN- STATION TO STATION- FRAMPTON COMES HEAVY ACTION (airplay, Rory Gallagher-Chrysalis ALIVE- David Bowie-RCA Mercury in descending order): Peter Frampton-A&M FACE THE MUSIC-ELO-UA LOOK INTO THE FUTURE- FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE- HEAD HISSING OF SUMMER LAWNS- ON-BTO-Mercury Journey-Col Peter Frampton-A&M NATIVE SONS-Loggins & MOST ACTIVE 11 Joni Mitchell-Asylum FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE- RELEASE-Henry Gross-Lifesong Messina-Col DESIRE-Bob Dylan-Col LAST RECORD ALBUM-,Little Feat Peter Frampton-A&M HOW DARE YOU-10cc- NEW YORK CONNECTION- HOW DARE YOU-10cc-Mercury FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE- Mercury -WB MASQUE-Kansas-Kirshner Tom Scott-Ode DESIRE-Bob Dylan-Col Peter Frampton-A&M WHO BY NUMBERS-The Who- SONGS FOR THE NEW DEPRESSION NATIVE SONS-Loggins & SUNBURST FINISH-Be-Bop Deluxe NATIVE SONS-Loggins & MCA Messina-Col -Bette Midler-Atlantic -Harvest TEASER-Tommy Bolin- STATION TO Messina-Col NORTHERN LIGHTS -SOUTHERN STATION- STRUTTIN' MY STUFF- Nemperor HISSING OF SUMMER LAWNS CROSS-Band-Capitol David Bowie-RCA Elvin Bishop-Capricorn NEW LIFETIME- STRUTTIN' MY -Joni Mitchell-Asylum SIREN-Roxy Music-Atco STUFF- M.U.-THE BEST OF JETHRO TULL Col Elvin Bishop-Capricorn STRUTTIN' MY STUFF- STRUTTIN' MY STUFF- -Chrysalis NATIVE SONS-Loggins & THOROUGHBRED-Carole King- r Elvin Bishop-Capricorn Elvin Bishop-Capricorn BORN TO DIE-Grand Funk- Messina-Col Ode WIND ON THE WATER- Capitol SHORT CUT DRAW BLOOD- & Graham Nash KZEW-FM/ CONEY ISLAND BABY- WNEW-FM/NEW YORK Jim Capaldi-Island ADDS: ADDS: Thomas-GRT -ABC - RCA DELIGHTS-Ian HOW DARE YOU-10cc-Mercury FROM EVERY STAGE-Joan Baez -A&M (Import) WEBN-FM/CINCINNATI IF THE SHOE FITS-Pure Prairie KZAM-FM/SEATTLE MAXOPHONE-PA / USA ADDS: League-RCA ADDS: HOW DARE YOU-10cc- FISH OUT OF WATER-Chris Squire LOOK INTO THE FUTURE- FIREBIRD-Tomita-RCA Mercury WBLM-FM/ MAINE -Atlantic Journey-Col FLY THROUGH THE COUNTRY- REFLECTIONS-Jerry Garcia- ADDS: FROM EVERY STAGE-Joan Baez REFLECTIONS-Jerry Garcia- New Grass Revival- Round AFTERTONES--Col -A&M CONEY ISLAND BABY- Round Flying Fish RUN WITH THE PACK- FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE- Lou Reed-RCA RUN WITH THE PACK-Bad Co.- MARCUS GARVEY-Burning Spear Bad Company-Swan Song Peter Frampton-A&M FIREBIRD-Tomita-RCA Swan Song -Island SAY IT AIN'T SO-Murray Head- IF THE Prairie SHOE FITS-Pure SECOND CHILDHOOD- GOOD-BYE POP- A&M GOOD-BYE POP-National League-RCA Lampoon-Epic Fhoebe Snow-Col National Lampoon-Epic SECOND CHILDHOOD- SECOND CHILDHOOD- NEW RAY OF SUNSHINE- SUNBURST FINISH-Be-Bop Deluxe HOW DARE YOU-10cc-Mercury Phoebe Snow-Col Phoebe Snow-Col Dobie Gray-Capricorn -Harvest IF THE SHOE FITS-Pure Prairie STARLAND VOCAL BAND- THOROUGHBRED-Carole King- REFLECTIONS-Jerry Garcia- HEAVY ACTION (airplay, League-RCA Windsorig Ode sales, phones, in descending Garcia- Round order): REFLECTIONS-Jerry TOO YOUNG TO FEEL THIS OLD- RUSTY WIER-20th Century Round SUITE FOR d JAZZ PIANO- FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE- McKendree Spring-Pye HEAVY ACTION (airplay): CHILDHOOD- Rampal & Bolling-Col Peter Frampton-A&M SECOND WHEN AN OLD CRICKETER LEAVES DESIRE-Bob Dylan-Col Phoebe Snow-Col SUNBURST FINISH-Be-Bop Deluxe TED NUGENT-Epic THE CREASE-Roy Harper- DREAM WEAVER-Gary Wright- SHORT CUT DRAW BLOOD- -Harvest HISSING OF SUMMER LAWNS- Chrysalis WB Jim Capaldi-Island HEAVY ACTION (approximate THOROUGHBRED-Carole King- Joni Mitchell-Asylum ELITE HOTEL-- STATION TO STATION- airplay): Ode NATIVE SONS-Loggins & Reprise David Bowie-RCA BORN TO RUN-Bruce Springsteen RUSTY WIER-20th Century Messina-Col -Col HEAVY ACTION (airplay, FLEETWOOD MAC-WB HEAVY ACTION (airplay): HISSING OF SUMMER LAWNS- NUMBERS-Cat Stevens-A&M ERIC CARMEN-Arista in descending order): AMAZING RHYTHM ACES-ABC Joni Mitchell-Asylum AFTERTONES-Janis Ian-Col CATE BROTHERS-Asylum DESIRE-Bob Dylan-Col DESIRE-Bob Dylan-Col DESIRE-Bob Dylan-Col NIGHT AT THE OPERA-Queen- LAST RECORD ALBUM-Little Feat ELITE HOTEL-Emmylou Harris- FLEETWOOD MAC-WB Elektra -WB SLEEPER Reprise FRAMPTON NIGHT AT THE OPERA-Queen- FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE- COMES ALIVE- HISSING OF SUMMER LAWNS- Elektra Peter Frampton-A&M Peter Frampton-A&M Joni Mitchell-Asylum FISH OUT OF STILL CRAZY-Paul Simon-Col Feat KATE & ANNA McGARRIGLE-WB WATER-Chris Squire LAST RECORD ALBUM-Little WIND ON THE WATER-David NATIVE SONS-Loggins & -Atlantic -WB Messina-Col TIME FOR ANOTHER-Ace- Crosby & Graham Nash-ABC G. T. MOORE-Mercury Anchor NIGHT AT THE OPERA-Queen- WABX-FM/ DETROIT NATIVE SONS-Loggins & Elektra ELITE HOTEL-Emmylou Harris- ADDS: Messina-Col TOUCH-John Klemmer-ABC Reprise DAVID COURTNEY'S FIRST DAY- NORTHERN LIGHTS -SOUTHERN NILS LOFGREN LIVE-A&M UA CROSS-Band-Capitol WBCN-FM/ BOSTON TEASER-Tommy Bolin-Nemperor HOW DARE YOU STILL CRAZY-Paul Simon-Col ADDS: -1 Occ- CRISIS? WHAT CRISIS?- Mercury THOROUGHBRED-Carole King- EL CAPITAN-Utah Phillips-Philo Supertramp-A&M IF THE SHOE FITS-Pure Prairie Ode FROM EVERY STAGE-Joan Baez SIREN-Roxy Music-Atco -A&M League-RCA KZEL-FM/EUGENE RAINBOW RIDER-Mike Harrison GOOD-BYE POP-National WQDR-FM/RALEIGH LOOK INTO THE FUTURE ADDS: Lampoon-Epic ADDS: -Island DAVID COURTNEY'S FIRST DAY- EGO IS NOT A DIRTY RELEASE-Henry Gross-Lifesong JOURNEY MARCUS GARVEY-Burning Spear WORD- UA -Island Skyhooks-Mercury SHORT CUT DRAW BLOOD- Co) FAREWELL FAIRBANKS- FISH OUT OF WATER-Chris Jim Capaldi-Island NILS LOFGREN LIVE-A&M Squire Randy Edelman -20th Century STARCASTLE-Epic NEW RAY OF SUNSHINE- -Atlantic MARCUS GARVEY-Burning Spear EVERY THOROUGHBRED-Carole King- KBPI-FM/DENVER Dobie Gray-Capricorn FROM STAGE-Joan Baez ADDS: -Island Ode OUTLAWS-Various Artists-RCA -A&M FROM EVERY STAGE-Joan Baez LOOK INTO THE FUTURE- SANDMAN-Nilsson-RCA HOW DARE YOU-10cc- Y'KNOW WOT I MEAN- -A&M Journey-Col Mercury Speedy Keen-Island SHORT CUT DRAW BLOOD- HOW DARE YOU-10cc- MANGO SUNRISE-John Lee & IF THE SHOE FITS-Pure HEAVY ACTION (sales, phones, Jim Capoldi-Island Prairie airplay): Mercury Gerry Brown-Blue Note League-RCA SUNBURST FINISH-Be-Bop Deluxe CONEY ISLAND BABY-Lou Reed IF THE SHOE FITS-Pure Prairie MARIAH-UA -Harvest NATIVE SONS-Loggins & -RCA League-RCA MICHEL POLNAREFF-Atlantic HEAVY ACTION (airplay): Messina-Col DESIRE-Bob Dylan-Col RELEASE-Henry Gross-Lifesong RAINBOW RIDER-Mike Harrison THOROUGHBRED-Carole DESIRE-Bob Dylan-Col King- FISH OUT OF WATER-Chris Squire SHORT CUT DRAW BLOOD- -Island HISSING OF SUMMER LAWNS- Ode UNICORN-Capitol HEAVY -Atlantic Jim Capaldi-Island ACTION (airplay, sales, Y'KNOW WOT I MEAN- Joni Mitchell-Asylum phones, in descending order): FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE- STATION TO STATION- HOW DARE YOU -1 Oct- DESIRE-Bob Dylan-Col Peter Frampton-A&M David Bowie-RCA Speedy Keen-Island Mercury FLEETWOOD MAC-WB HEAD ON-BTO-Mercury THOROUGHBRED-Carole King- HEAVY ACTION (airplay, BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS LIVE ELITE HOTEL-Emmylou Harris- LOOK INTO THE FUTURE-Journey Ode AFTERTONES-Janis Ian-Col -Island (Import) Reprise -Col HEAVY ACTION (sales, airplay, phones, in descending CONEY ISLAND BABY-Lou Reed NATIVE SONS-Loggins & AFTERTONES-Janis Ian-Col NATIVE SONS-Loggins & Messina-Col order): -RCA HISSING OF SUMMER LAWNS- Messina-Col DESIRE-Bob Dylan-Col FRAMPTON COMES NORTHERN LIGHTS -SOUTHERN ALIVE- Joni Mitchell-Asylum NIGHT AT THE OPERA-Queen- FLEETWOOD MAC-WB CROSS-Band-Capitol Peter Frampton-A&M STRUTTIN' MY STUFF- Elektra HISSING OF SUMMER LAWNS- SIREN-Roxy Music-Atco JESSI-Jessi Colter-Capitol Elvin Bishop-Capricorn STATION TO STATION- Joni Mitchell-Asylum OUTLAWS-Various Artists-RCA SONGS FOR THE NEW DEPRESSION IT'S ONLY LOVE-Rita Coolidge- David Bowie-RCA STILL -Bette Midler-Atlantic CRAZY-Paul Simon-Col REFLECTIONS-Jerry Garcia- A&M STRUTTIN' MY STUFF- CHICAGO VIII-Col Round STATION TO STATION- FACE THE MUSIC-ELO-UA Elvin Bishop-Capricorn GRATITUDE-EW&F-Col David Bowie-RCA SONGS FOR THE NEW DEPRESSION STILL CRAZY-'aul Simon-Col ELITE HOTEL-Emmylou Harris- -Bette Midler-Atlantic STRUTTIN' MY STUFF- CHUM-FM/TORONTO GRATITUDE-EWRF-Col ADDS: Reprise STATION TO STATION- Elvin Bishop-Capricorn WYDD-FM/PITTSBURGH AFTERTONES-Janis Ian-Col KWST-FM/LOS ANGELES David Bowie-RCA WLIR-FM/LONG ISLAND ADDS: CONEY ISLAND BABY-Lou Reed ADDS: SUNBURST FINISH-Be-Bop Deluxe ADDS: ELITE HOTEL-Emmylou Harris- -RCA HOW DARE YOU-i0cc-Mercury -Harvest FROM EVERY STAGE-Joan Baez- Reprise FISH OUT OF WATER-Chris Squire LOOK INTO THE FUTURE- THOROUGHBRED-Carole King- A&M FIREBIRD-Tomita-RCA -Atlantic Journey-Col Ode

www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com Janis lan Marvin Ilamlisch and Record of the Year-"" Album of the Year-"Between the Lines" EdWard Ijleban Song of the Year-"At Seventeen" Best Pop, Rock or Folk Female Vocal Performance- Best Cast Show Album-"A Chorus Line," produced "At Seventeen" by Goddard Lieberson Best Engineered Non -Classical Recording- "Between the Lines," Brooks Arthur, Larry Alexander, Thad Jones/Mel LeWis Russ Payne. Best Instrumental Arrangement-"Living for the City," Paul Simon arranged by Thad Jones Album of the Year-"Still Crazy After All These Years" Blood, SWeat 6 Tears Best Pop, Rock or Folk Male Vocal Performance- "Still Crazy After All These Years" Best Instrumental Arrangement-"No Show," arranged by Ron McClure Simon 6 Garfunhel CIaSSical AWardS Best Pop, Rock or Folk Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus-"My Little Town" Album of the Year-Orff: "Carmina Burana," Michael Tilson Thomas Earth, Wind 6 Fire Album of the Year-Ravel: "Daphnis et Chloe," Pierre Boulez Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group-"Shining Star" Best Orchestral Performance-Ravel: "Daphnis et Chloe," Pierre Boulez and the New York Philharmonic Orchestra Iierbie Iiancoch Best Choral Performance-Haydn: "Harmoniemesse," Leonard Bernstein Best R&B Instrumental Performance- Best Choral Performance-Orff: "Carmina Burana," "Hang Up Your Hang Ups" Michael Tilson Thomas Best Choral Performance-Schoenberg: "Gurre -Lieder," Pierre Boulez Best Country Male Vocal Performance- Best Chamber Music Performance-Bolling: "Suite for "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" Flute and Jazz Piano," Jean-Pierre Rampal, Claude Bolling Best Country Song-"Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," Best Chamber Music Performance-Ravel: "Trio for Violin, by F. Rose Cello and Piano," Jaime Laredo, Ruth Laredo and Jeffrey Solow Charlie McCoy Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (With Orchestra)- Mendelssohn: Concertos 1 and 2, Murray Perahia Best Country Instrumental Performance- Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (Without Orchestra) "Charlie My Boy" -Bach: Suites for Lute, John Williams (iris IjristoFFerson and Best Vocal Soloist Performance-Mahler: "Ki ndertoten l ieder," Janet Baker Íiita Coolidge Best Engineered Recording-Classical-Orff: "Carmina Burana," Michael Tilson Thomas, Howard Best Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group-"Lover Please" Graham and Raymond Moore Album Pacha;e AWardS Best Gospel Performance- Best Album Package-"Wish You Were Here," ; "Johnny Cash Sings Precious Memories" Best Album Notes, Non-Classical-"Blood on the Tracks," Connie Smith Bob Dylan; Pete Hamill Best Album Notes, Classical-"Footlifters," Best Gospel Performance- Gunther Schuller "Connie Smith Sings Hank Williams Gospel"

Bill Watrous cm dk Philadelphia International ID Wand Monument Distributed by CBS Records. Best Jazz Performance by a Big Band- e "The Tiger of San Pedro" They all play to win. ori Columbia, Philadelphia Igtergatiorqal and Nloriumergt Records.

www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com Who In The World: Just Desserts The Many Talents of Diana Ross LOS ANGELES - At times in branching out into films, she recent years it has seemed that scored again in 1975 with the record buyers would lose Diana lead role in "Mahogany," an Ross to the film world, but her enormous box office success, and Singles Chart -topping "Theme made the theme, subtitled "Do from Mahogany" and the success- You Know Where You're Going ful soundtrack album from that To," a number one pop and top film have put those doubts to five r&b record. The soundtrack rest. album has been an Album Chart Almost from the beginning of top 50 item. Whether her career her career, Diana Ross has been turns next to concerts, films, a crossover artist, one who could records, or television, her chances bridge the taste differences of of continued success are equally black and white audiences. As the great. lead vocalist for and Motown in the early sixties, she scored a series of r&b hits Atkins and Paul before the crossover giant "Where Cut RCA Album Did Our Love Go" brought the group national attention in 1964. NEW YORK - Chet Atkins and Les Paul have teamed up for tf.'2 The long train of hits that fol- Record World was recently presented with a gold record of the Bee Gees' "Main first time to record an album Course" lowed gave the Supremes a com- album (RSO). The album has been certified gold by the RiAA, and has gone which will be released in Febru- on to reach nearly platinum mercial success unsurpassed by status. Seen here at the presentation are Atlantic's John ary by RCA Records. David Kalodner awarding the record to Mike Sigman (left) and Howard any black artists in that decade, Levitt (right) To be titled "Chester of RW. although rivaled by others under and Les- ter," the album the Motown umbrella. "Baby culminates a project the two guitarists Love," "Back in My Arms Again," have (Continued been trying to put from page 22) "Stop in the Name of Love," together for New York, N.Y. more than four years. The delphia" T-shirt. "Nothing But Heartaches," and an- Santana's three record live set, "Lotus," was has nouncement was up until others brought the group pop made by Jerry now been available only in Japan, has been released by CBS Bradley, division vice in England, radio and black radio airplay in president, which should make the recording readily available in Nashville operations, import huge amounts, and did much to RCA Rec- bins. The album was recorded in Japan in 1973 and features ords. strengthen both formats. one of the most complex packages ever assembled: The cover folds out to display eleven 12" x 12" full color In the late sixties, the group's panels with a picture printed on both sides of each panel. name became Diana Ross and the Toots and Maytals FLASH!! Atlantic's John David Kalodner has promised Jerry Green- Supremes, and as the decade berg that he will shave off his beard if Rick Roberts' ended, Ms. Rose began her career To Tour England new band, Firefall, is not one of the biggest new groups of the spring season. as a solo artist. Having been a NEW YORK-Island recording teen idol, she swiftly broadened group Toots & The Maytals have her appeal to an older audience, arrived in England following the (Continued from page 20) and built her reputation in top completion of their American AMAction nightclubs and in Las Vegas. tour with The Who. The group is CROSSOVER Her career turned on the land- in London to complete work on Oliver Sain (Abet) "Party Hearty." Developing over ing of the role of Billie Holiday their latest Island abum. Upon the past few weeks on the r&b plane this record makes in "Lady Sings the Blues," which completion of the Ip, due to be a significant crossover move into a pop situation launched her as an actress, and released in the spring, the group with the support of CKLW this week. Keep tabs on this brought her critical praise and will embark on a national con- one - could be another Detroit first! even greater commercial success. cert tour of England, to play She was seen on national tele- major venues throughout the NEW ACTION vision as a presenter of Gram- country. Supporting Toots & The Tony Orlando & Dawn (Elektra) "Cupid." Automatic mys, Oscars, and Rock Awards. Maytals on the tour will be The response achieved-on-this new release. Picked early Under the direction of Mo - Heptones, another reggae group last week on WSAI (30), KFRC town's Berry Gordy, who was also from Jamaica. and KSTP among others, followed this week (actual release) by CKLW, KTLK Avalon Honored and KXOK (part-time).

The Coast (Continued from page 10) keting post with 20th Century and take the national promotion direc- tor's seat at Bang ... Vaughn Meader is recording the musical score for a film called "Pyramid" over at Heritage Studios, and among the players on the date are Vassar Clements, Byron Berline, , Donna Washburn, Red Rhodes, Rodney and Doug Dillard and Michael York . . . The Sons Of Champlin are at Sound City to record their second album for Ariola, with producer/engineer Keith Olsen. The album is set for a March release to coincide with the band's national

tour with the Marshall Tucker Band . . . Bonnie Rail was overheard advising UA's Al Teller that the best way to keep Eric Kaz of American De -Lite Records recently hosted a party to welcome Frankie Avalon back home to Flyer writing those great sad lovesongs (like "Love Has Philadelphia and to celebrate the release of a new recording of the singer's classic No Pride") would be hit, "Venus." During the festivities, Avalon was presented with a replica of the Liberty to pay his girlfriend to walk out on him (temporarily, of Bell and the key to the city by deputy city representative Dan McKenna, who was course) every so often ... Bob Levinson's PR firm, putting its best foot representing Mayor Rizzo. Seen here in the photo at left are (from left): Dan McKenna, forward in '76, has locked up representation of Roots, the Toronto - deputy city representative of Philadelphia, presenting Avalon with a replica of the based natural footwear manufacturers. We'll give you Liberty Bell; Fred Fioto, president of De -Lite Records; Avalon, Gabe Vigorito, vice presi- till next week dent of De -Lite. In the photo at the right are (from left): Butterball, program director, to see how many punchline configurations you can come up with WDAS; Avalon; and Stan Price, national r&b promotion director, De -Lite Records. based on the phrase "shoe biz."

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www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com Dialogue (Continued from page 18) RW: Do you think that your own writing and arranging has taken any kind of direction of the last few years? Has it progressed in any Cungrutliutiun! to particular way? Carpenter: Not in any particular direction, but I'm always trying to do something different with our albums, whether it be arranging, writing or whatever. Elton John RW: Was it initially difficult to familiarize yourself with the process of recording?

Carpenter: Well, the engineers took care of a lot of that. I knew

what I wanted as far as instruments, vocals and balance. If I said that on his SUCCESS in: I wanted more echo or less echo or whatever, the engineer took care of that; they would simply compensate. We picked up the mixing fairly easily, not that it's all that easy to mix but we didn't have very many problems in bringing out what we wanted from the track. We just went over it again and again until we got what we wanted. RW: Are you more involved with the actual recording of your 1975 albums now?

Carpenter: Definitely. There's a certain sound I look for, a bass sound, a piano sound, everything. When we first went into the studio, I just figured that the engineer was competent and didn't pay too much attention to those kind of details. Fortunately, the engineer was competent, but now the sound is far more important to me than 1974 before. RW: Doesn't that affect your music? Carpenter: Oh, sure. On our first album, we sang much differently; Karen sang a lot harder in the early days than she does now, and I did too. The drums were far busier on the first album than they are

now, and I hear a lot of little things that we've changed since then. RW: Do you do very much behind the board these days? Carpenter: In terms of producing, yes. Engineering, no. Nowadays, we get into the studio early, before some of the musicians do, and we

go directly to the board. Ray, our engineer, knows the sound I want. We use on drums, and he comes in an hour early, too. We start with the kick drum, get a certain sound we want and then go to the snare, etc. RW: Do you get involved with equipment, like microphones, etc.

Carpenter: I talk with the engineer. I tell him the sound I'm looking for, but I don't tell the engineer, "I want such and such a microphone." I just say, "this is what I'm looking for and that's it or not it," until we come up with what we want. RW: Have you considered producing other artists? Carpenter: I've thought about it, but our own performing, producing, rehearsing, recording and selecting material really takes all of our time. It's not like we have somebody producing our material, doing the vocal charts, with somebody else doing the rhythm chart and the orchestral charts and another person listening for new material. We do it all and it takes time. RW: Do you think you'll find time for it in the future?

Carpenter: What I definitely want to do is to cut down on the concert tours. We've been doing a helluva lot in the past five years and it's really getting to the two of us. I love to perform, but five weeks of one-nighters, or even five weeks of anything in a row gets to be too much. We want to remain a performing group, but not to the same extent that we used to be. RW: How much time do you spend on the road these days? ...all the best Carpenter: Last year, for example, we were scheduled for an April tour, a May tour, two stints in Vegas, a Japanese tour that called for 28 shows in as many days and a European tour that covered 51 or 52 for n record breaking shows in something like 30 days. Then there was a summer tour that lasted five weeks. We had been keeping a schedule like that in years past, but it caught up with us last year and with Karen especially. So we're going to cut down. We'll do the Japanese tour and the English show that we had committed ourselves to but had to cancel, but we'll cut back on some of the extended American tours. The problem is that it all happened so suddenly, from the time we were dying for a job we had a when we 1976 until hit, were besieged by offers, deadlines and interviews. When you're starting out, you can't imagine what it involves. RW: How fast did all that happen? Carpenter: Compared to some people, it didn't take all that long. Illel Bush We ran around with the first tape for a couple of years before signing with A&M in 1969. Our first album didn't do too much and for the next year we were putting a back-up group together and starting in on the "Close To You" album. "Close To You" went to number one P.S. Sorry we didn't make it lost week. (Continued on page 41)

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TITLE, ARTIST, Label, Number (Distributing Label) 52 54 CRISIS? WHAT CRISIS? SUPERTRAMP/A&M SP 4560 7 F FEB. JAN. WKS. ON 53 53 WISH YOU WERE HERE PINK FLOYD/Columbia PC 33453 20 F 7 31 CHART 54 39 RHINESTONE COWBOY GLEN CAMPBELL/Capitol SW 11430 9 F 4 DESIRE 0 55 56 HORSES PATTI SMITH/Arista 4066 8 F BOB DYLAN 56 60 NEW YORK CONNECTION TOM SCOTT/Ode SP 77033 (A&M) 5 F F Columbia PC 33893 3 57 57 GREATEST HITS CAT STEVENS/A&M SP 4519 31 F 58 48 BACK HOME AGAIN JOHN DENVER/RCA CPL1 0548 75 F

2 1 GRATITUDE EARTH, WIND & FIRE/Columbia PG 33694 10 G 59 36 HONEY OHIO PLAYERS/Mercury SRM 1 1038 8 F 3 2 CHICAGO'S GREATEST HITS CHICAGO/Columbia PC 33900 11 F 60 76 NATIVE SONS LOGGINS & MESSINA/Columbia PC 33578 2 F 4 3 STILL CRAZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS PAUL SIMON/ 71 DISCO CONNECTION ISAAC HAYES MOVEMENT/ Columbia PC 33540 16 F Hot Buttered Soul ABCD 923 (ABC) 3 F 5 5 HISTORY/AMERICA'S GREATEST HITS/Warner Bros. BS 2894 12 F 6 7 HELEN REDDY'S GREATEST HITS/Capitol ST 11467 10 F 62 64 RATTLESNAKE OHIO PLAYERS/Westbound W 211 7 6 WINDSONG JOHN DENVER/RCA APL1 1183 19 F (20th Century) 5 F

8 9 TRYIN' TO GET THE FEELING BARRY MANILOW/Arista 4060 14 F 63 59 MOVIN' ON COMMODORES/Motown M6 848S1 14 F 9 10 KISS ALIVE KISS/Casablanca NBLP 7020 18 G Q¡ 78 FISH OUT OF WATER CHRIS SQUIRE/Atlantic SD 18159 3 F 73 TEASER TOMMY BOLIN/Nemperor F 10 8 BLACK BEAR ROAD C.W. McCALL/MGM M3G 5008 9 F m NE 436 (Atlantic) 4 11 13 FLEETWOOD MAC/Reprise MS 2225 28 F

12 12 GREATEST HITS SEALS & CROFTS/Warner Bros. BS 2886 13 F

13 11 ROCK OF THE WESTIES ELTON JOHN/MCA 2163 14 F CHARTMAKER OF THE WEEK 14 15 FAMILY REUNION THE O'JAYS/Phila. Intl. PZ 33807 (Col) 11 F

15 16 RUFUS FEATURING CHAKA KHAN/ABC ABCD 909 11 F m - THOROUGHBRED 16 17 RED OCTOPUS JEFFERSON STARSHIP/Grunt BFL1 0999 (RCA) 30 F CAROLE KING 20 GREATEST HITS ELTON JOHN/MCA 2128 64 F SP 18 19 WAKE UP EVERYBODY HAROLD MELVIN & THE BLUENOTES/ Ode 77034 (A&M) 1 F Phila. Intl. PZ 33808 (Col) 10 F

19 14 NUMBERS CAT STEVENS/A&M SP 4555 10 F

20 21 ONE OF THESE NIGHTS EAGLES/Asylum 7E 1039 33 F 67 70 MUSIC MAESTRO PLEASE LOVE UNLIMITED ORCHESTRA/ 21 22 LOVE WILL KEEP US TOGETHER CAPTAIN & TENNILLE/ 20th Century T 480 4 F A&M SP 4552 44 F 68 74 CLEARLY LOVE OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN/MCA 2148 18 F FE 42 M.U.-THE BEST OF JETHRO TULL/Chrysalis CHR 1078 (WB) 3 F 89 BORN TO DIE GRAND FUNK RAILROAD/Capitol ST 11482 2 F 23 23 BAY CITY ROLLERS/Arista 4049 18 F 70 72 CITY LIFE BLACKBYRDS/Fantasy F 9490 9 F 24 25 KC AND THE SUNSHINE BAND/TK 603 27 F 80 INSIDE m KENNY RANKIN/Little David LD 1009 (Atlantic) 3 F 25 26 SEDAKA'S BACK NEIL SEDAKA/Rocket 463 (MCA) 29 F 81 ED FOOL FOR THE CITY FOGHAT/Bearsville BR 6959 (WB) 3 F 26 27 A NIGHT AT THE OPERA QUEEN/Elektra 7E 1053 7 F 73 75 TED NUGENT/Epic PE 33692 6 F 27 28 THE HUNGRY YEARS NEIL SEDAKA/Rocket PIG 2157 (MCA) 18 F 87 STRUTTIN' MY STUFF ELVIN BISHOP/Capricorn CP 0165 (WB) 2 F En 47 AFTERTONES JANIS IAN/Columbia PC 33919 3 F 75 79 YOU GOTTA WASH YOUR ASS 29 31 HEAD ON BACHMAN-TURNER OVERDRIVE/Mercury REDD FOXX/Atlantic SD 18157 3 F SRM 1 1067 6 F 76 69 ENDLESS SUMMER BEACH BOYS/Capitol SVBB 11307 57 F 30 18 THE BEST OF CARLY SIMON/Elektra 7E 1048 10 F 86 FALLIN' IN LOVE HAMILTON, JOE FRANK & REYNOLDS/ ® 37 FACE THE MUSIC ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA/ Playboy PB 407 2 F United Artists LA546 G 16 F 78 58 ZUMA NEIL YOUNG/Reprise MS 2242 11 F 32 34 BREAKAWAY ART GARFUNKEL/Columbia PC 33700 20 F STATION TO STATION 33 35 TOYS IN THE ATTIC - DAVID BOWIE/RCA APL1 1327 1 F AEROSMITH/Columbia PC 33479 41 F 40 90 THE DREAM WEAVER GARY WRIGHT/Warner Bros. BS 2868 2 F D MAIN COURSE BEE GEES/RSO SO 4807 (Atlantic) 25 F 81 55 FANDANGO ZZ TOP/London PS 656 39 F 35 32 TIMES OF YOUR LIFE PAUL ANKA/United Artists LA569 G 7 F 92 DESOLATION BOULEVARD 36 24 NORTHERN LIGHTS -SOUTHERN CROSS THE BAND/ SWEET/Capitol ST 11395 4 F 83 61 Capitol ST 11440 9 F GREATEST HITS TONY ORLANDO & DAWN/Arista 4045 30 F 37 29 THE HISSING OF SUMMER LAWNS JONI MITCHELL/ 84 46 BEGINNINGS STEVE HOWE/Atlantic SD 18154 7 F Asylum 7E 1051 10 F 85 85 PHOTOGRAPHS AND MEMORIES, HIS GREATEST HITS 67 SONGS FOR THE NEW DEPRESSION BETTE MIDLER/ JIM CROCE/ABC ABCD 835 4 F

Atlantic SD 18155 2 F 132 CONEY ISLAND BABY LOU REED/RCA APL1 0915 22 F 39 41 WHO I AM DAVID RUFFIN/Motown 110 IF M6 849S1 11 F THE SHOE FITS PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE/RCA APL1 1247 1 F 40 38 LOVE TO LOVE YOU BABY DONNA SUMMER/Oasis 88 68 SIREN ROXY MUSIC/Atco SD 36127 10 F OCLP 5003 (Casablanca) 15 F 121 HAIR OF THE DOG NAZARETH/A&M SP 4511 1 F 41 43 '7HN DENVER'S GREATEST HITS/RCA CPL1 0374 113 F 90 83 PICK OF THE LITTER SPINNERS/Atlantic SD 18141 27 F 42 45 PRISONER IN DISGUISE LINDA RONSTADT/Asylum 7E 1045 19 F 102 THE /Salsoul m SZS 5501 1 F 51 ERIC CARMEN/Arista 4057 5 F 92 66 WIND ON THE WATER DAVID CROSBY & GRAHAM NASH/ 44 44 STEPHEN STILLS LIVE/Atlantic SD 18156 7 F ABC ABCD 902 18 F 45 30 SPINNERS LIVE/Atlantic SD2 8 93 910 93 CITY OF ANGELS MIRACLES/Tamla T6 339S1 (Motown) 3 F 46 33 THE WHO BY NUMBERS THE WHO/MCA 134 BRASS 2161 16 F CONSTRUCTION/United Artists LA545 G 1 F 47 49 CAPTAIN FANTASTIC AND THE BROWN DIRT COWBOY 95 77 BEFORE THE NEXT TEARDROP FALLS FREDDY FENDER/ ELTON JOHN/MCA 2142 36 F ABC Dot DOSD 2020 39 F 97 FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE PETER FRAMPTON/A&M 96 82 VENUS SP 3703 2 G AND MARS WINGS/Capitol SMAS 11419 35 F 49 50 Fsr- 'ASONS STORY/Private 97 Stock PS 7000 9 G 88 THE HEAT IS ON ISLEY BROTHERS/T-Neck PZ 33536 (Col) 34 F 50 52 SWANS AGAINST THE SUN MICHAEL MURPHEY/ 98 62 SCHOOLBOYS IN DISGRACE KINKS/RCA LPL1 5102 10 F Epic PE 33851 9 F 99 101 CRACK THE SKY/Lifesong LS 6000 1 F 63 ELITE HOTEL EMMYLOU ® HARRIS/Reprise MS 2236 3 F 100 65 GORD'S GOLD GORDON LIGHTFOOT/Reprise 2RS 2237 11 H

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The time for Henry Gross has come. His career has been building to this special moment. Already a star in many key markets, Henry's debut Lifesong album, RELEASE, will make him a nationwide phenomenon. RELEASE follows two successful chart albums and brings home the same hard -driving good-time rock and roll that has thrilled audiences throughout the land. roduced by Terry Cashman and Tomr2y West, RELEASE is an album without a wasted second, jam-packed with the kind of exciting music that sails and soars and takes you where you want to go. Every track on RELEASE will contribute to Henry Gross' emergence as one of the most versatile and complete stars of the 1970's.

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151 WHEN LOVE IS NEW / 177 CAPTURED ANGEL DAN FOGE,LBERG/ THE ALBUM CHART Phila. Intl. PZ 33843 (Col) Epic PE 33499 152 CLAUDE BOLLING: SUITE FOR FLUTE 178 THE ROCK THE FRANKIE MILLER & JAZZ PIANO RAMPAL/ BAND/Chrysalis CHR 1088 (W8) Columbia M 33233 179 BEAST FROM THE EAST MANDRILL/ 153 BARRY MANILOW II Arista 4016 United Artists ,LA577 G 15 154 THE CHIEFTAINS 5 Island ILPS 9334 180 JERRY JEFF RIDIN' HIGH JERRY 155 BARBI BENTON Playboy PB 406 JEFF WALKER/MCA 2156 156 DARK SIDE OF THE MOON 181 HAVE YOU NEVER BEEN MELLOW FEBRUARY 7, 1976 PINK FLOYD/Harvest ST 11163 OLIVIA NEWTON -JOHN/ 157 RAISING HELL FATBACK BAND/ MCA 2133 FEB. JAN. Event 182 7 31 EV 6905 (Polydor) WHO'S TO BLESS AND WHO'S TO 158 EGO IS NOT A DIRTY WORD BLAME KRIS KRISTOFFERSON/ 101 104 EQUINOX STYX/A&M SP 4559 SKYHOOKS/Mercury SRM 1 1066 Monument PZ 33379 (Col) 111 MYSTIC VOYAGE ROY AYERS UBIQUITY/Polydor PD 6057 159 TRACK OF THE CAT DIONNE 183 KICKIN' MIGHTY CLOUDS OF JOY/ OM WARWICK/Warner Bros. BS 2893 ABC ABCD 899 103 103 BARRY WHITE'S GREATEST i-IITS/20th Century T 493 160 TROPEA JOHN TROPEA/Marlin 2200 184 FINGER LICKIN' GOOD DENNIS (TK) COFFEY/Westbound W 212 104 106 INSEPARABLE NATALIE ST 11429 COLE/Capitol 161 PLANET END LARRY CORYE,LL/ (20th Century) 105 96 REDHEADED STRANGER WILLIE NELSON/Columbia KC 33482 Vanguard VSD 79367 185 NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY 162 THE BUTTERFLY BALL & THE HELEN REDDY/Capitol ST 11418 106 118 HE'S A FRIEND /Tamla T6 343S1 (Motown) GRASSHOPPER FEAST ROGER 186 FLAT AS A PANCAKE HEAD EAST/ GLOVER & GUESTS/UK A&M SP 4537 107 127 AEROSMITH/Columbia PC 32005 UKL 56000 (Phonogram) 187 SHOWCASE SYLVERS/Capitol 163 ST 11465 108 135 OUTLAWS' VARIOUS ARTISTS/RCA APL1 1321 JIGSAW Chelsea CHL 509 164 DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES 188 OMMADAWN MIKE OLDFIELD/ 109 91 BORN TO RUN BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN/Columbia PC 33795 RCA APL1 1144 Virgin PZ 33913 (Col) 165 BARRY LYNDON (Soundtrack) 189 COKE /Mercury 110 95 COME TASTE THE BAND DEEP PURPLE/Warner Bros. PR 2895 Warner Bros. BS 2903 SRM 1 1041 166 190 SYMPHONIC SOUL HENRY 111 113 BAD LUCK ATLANTA DISCO BAND/Ariola America ST 50004 RELEASE HENRY GROSS/Lifesong MANCINI/ LS 6002 RCA APL1 1025 (Capitol) 167 GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD 191 TOMMY ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK/ 112 94 DIAMONDS AND RUST JOAN BAEZ/A&M SP 4527 ELTON JOHN/MCA 2 10003 Polydor 9502 168 WOLFCREEK PASS C. W. McCALL/ 192 FLEETWOOD MAC IN CHICAGO/ 113 114 I LOVE THE BLUES/SHE HEARD MY CRY GEORGE DUKE/ MGM 4989 Sire SASH 3715 2 (ABC) BASF MC 25671 169 AGAINST THE GRAIN RORY 193 THAT NIGGER'S CRAZY RICHARD GALLAGHER/Chrysalis PRYOR/Reprise MS 2241 114 117 DANCE YOUR TROUBLES AWAY ARCHIE BELL & THE DRELLS/ CHR 1098 (WB) 194 SUPERSOUND JIMMY CASTOR/ TSOP PZ 33844 (Col) 170 LOOK INTO THE FUTURE JOURNEY/ Atlantic SD 18150 115 115 BOHANNON HAMILTON BOHANNON/Dakar DK 76917 Columbia PC 33904 195 DAVID COURTNEY'S FIRST DAY United Artists ,LA533 (Brunswick) 171 OUR DAY WILL COME FRANKIE G VALLI/Private Stock PS 2006 196 THE VERY BEST OF RAY STEVENS Barnaby BR 6018 D 126 MASQUE KANSAS/Kirshner PZ 33806 (Col) 172 RUSTY WIER 20th Century T 495 (Janus) E 173 IF YOU LOVE ME LET ME KNOW 197 LOVE LOOK GENE PAGE/Atlantic 117 99 MAHOGANY (SOUNDTRACK)/Motown M6 858S1 OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN/MCA 411 SD 18161 198 VENUSIAN SUMMER / 118 119 DONALD BYRD/Blue Note BN 174 FRANKIE VALLI GOLD Private Stock Nemperor NE PS 2001 435 (Atlantic) LA549 G (UA) 199 TAPESTRY CAROLE KING/Ode 175 JEALOUSY MAJOR HARRIS/ 119 120 HOT CHOCOLATE/Big Tree BT 89512 (Atlantic) SP 77009 (A&M) Atlantic SD 1 8160 200 SECOND GENERATION GAYLORD & 176 EEG 131 MOTHERSHIP CONNECTION PARLIAMENT/Casablanca REFLECTIONS JERRY GARCIA/ HOLIDAY/Prodigal PLG 10009 NBLP 7022 Round RX LA565 G/RX 107 (UA) (Motown) 121 98 HOUSE PARTY TEMPTATIONS/Gordy G6 97351 (Motown) 122 100 FEELS SO GOOD GROVER WASHINGTON, JR./ ALBUM CROSS REFERENCE Kudu KU 24S1 (Motown)

123 107 LET'S DO IT AGAIN ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK/Curtom ACE 149 GORDON LIGHTFOOT 100 AEROSMITH 33, 107, 139 LITTLE FEAT 146 CU 5005 (WB) ALLMAN BROTHERS 148 LOGGINS & MESSINA 60 AMERICA 5 LOVE UNLIMITED ORCHESTRA 67 124 ROCKY PAUL 84 MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS JOHN DENVER/RCA APL1 1201 ANKA 35 C. W. McCALL _. ATLANTA: 10 DISCO BAND 111 BARRY MANILOW 8, 142 BAD 125 108 AN EVENING WITH JOHN DENVER/RCA CPL2 0764 COMPANY 147 HAROLD MELVIN & THE BLUENOTES 18 JOAN BAEZ 112, 128 BETTE MIDLER 38 THE SUNBURST FINISH BE-BOP DELUXE/Harvest ST 11478 (Capitol) BAND 36 MIRACLES 93 - BAY CITY ROLLERS 23 JONI MITCHELL 37 BEACH 127 129 X RATED BLACK BOYS 76 MICHAEL MURPHEY 50 OAK ARKANSAS/MCA 2155 BE-BOP DELUXE 126 NAZARETH 89 BEE GEES 34 WILLIE NELSON 105 FROM EVERY STAGE JOAN BAEZ/A&M SP 3704 BRASS CONSTRUCTION 94 OLIVIA NEWTON -JOHN 68 all- ARCHIE BELL & THE DRELLS 114 TED NUGENT 73 129 116 ATLANTIC CROSSING ROD STEWART/Warner Bros. BS 2875 ELVIN BISHOP 74 OHIO PLAYERS 59, 62 BLA:CKBYRDS 130 112 SAVE ME SILVER CONVENTION/Midland Intl. BKL1 1129 (RCA) 70 O'JAYS 14 BLACK OAK OF ARKANSAS 127 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACKS: HAMILTON BOHANNON 131 109 AN EVENING WITH WALLY LONDO FEATURING BILL 115 LET'S DO IT AGAIN 123 TOMMY BOLIN 65 MAHOGANY DAVID 117 SLASZO /Little David LD 1008 (Atlantic) BOWIE 79 TONY ORLANDO 83 133 PARIS 134 BTO 132 122 BLAST FROM YOUR PAST RINGO STARR/Apple SW 29 PARLIAMENT 120 3422 DONALD BYRD 118 PINK FLOYD 53 133 123 HOT JAMES BROWN/Polydor PD 6059 GLEN CAMPBELL 54 PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE 87 CAPTAIN & TENNILLE 21 QUEEN 26 PARIS/Capitol ST 11464 GEORGE CARL IN 131 KENNY RANK IN 71 - ERIC CARMEN 43 HELEN REDDY 6 CHICAGO 3 135 125 TOUCH JOHN KLEMMER/ABC ABCD 922 LOU REED 86 NATALIE COLE 104 LINDA RONSTADT 42 COMMODORES FIREBIRD TOMITA/RCA Red Seal ARL1 63 BOXY MUSIC 88 LED 1312 RITA COOLIDGE 140 DAVID RUFFIN 39 CRACK THE SKY 99 RUFUS 15 THE BEST OF GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS/Buddah BDS 5653 J. CROCE ® - 85, 141 SALSOUL ORCHESTRA: 91 DAVID CROSBY & GRAHAM NA SH 92 TOM SCOTT 56 138 128 DEEP PURPLE WHO LOVES YOU THE FOUR SEASONS/Warner Bros. - 110 SEALS & CROFTS 12 JOHN DENVER 7, 41, 58, 124, 125 NEIL SEDAKA 25, 27 BS Curb 2900 GEORGE DUKE 113 SILVER CONVENTION 130 BOB DYLAN 1 139 144 GET YOUR WINGS AEROSMITH/Columbia PC CARLY SIMON 30 32847 EAGLES 20 PAUL SIMON 4 EARTH, WIND 140 143 & FIRE 2 SIMON & GARFUNKEL 150 IT'S ONLY LOVE RITA COOLIDGE/A&M SP 4531 ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA 31 PATTI SMITH 55 FREDDY FENDER 141 130 THE FACES I'VE BEEN JIM CROCE/Lifesong LS 900 95 BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN 109 FLEETWOOD MAC 11 SPINNERS 45, 90 FOGHAT 142 136 BARRY MANILOW I/Arista 4007 72 CHRIS SQUIRE 64 FOUR SEASONS 49, 138 RINGO STARR 132 143 138 LAZY AFTERNOON /Columbia PC 33815 REDD FOXX 75 ROD STEWART 129 PETER FRAMPTON 48 CAT 144 140 WHY CAN'T WE BE FRIENDS? WAR/United Artists LA441 G STEVENS 19, 57 ART GARFUNKEL 32 STEPHEN STILLS 44 145 147 IV/Atlantic SD 7208 GRAND FUNK RAILROAD 69 BARBRA STREISAND 143 HAMILTON, JOE FRANK & REYNOLDS 77 STYX 101 146 133 THE LAST RECORD ALBUM LITTLE FEAT/Warner Bros. BS 2884 ISAAC HAYES MOVEMENT 61 DONNA SUMMER 40 EMMYLOU HARRIS 51 SUPERTRAMP 52 147 148 STRAIGHT SHOOTER BAD COMPANY/Swan Song SS 8413 HOT CHOCOLATE 119 SWEET 82 STEVE HOWE 84 TEMPTATIONS 121 (Atlantic) JANIS IAN _ 28 TOMITA 136 ISLEY BROTHERS 97 148 105 THE ROAD GOES FOREVER THE JETHRO TULL 22 ON ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND/ JEFFERSON STARSHIP 16 ROY AYRES UBIQUITY 102 ELTON JOHN 13, 17, 47 VARIOUS ARTISTS: Capricorn 2CP 0164 )WB) KANSAS 116 OUTLAWS _ 108 KC 149 124 TIME FOR ANOTHER AND THE SUNSHINE BAND 24 WAR 144 ACE/Anchor ANCL 2013 (ABC) EDDIE KENDRICKS 106 GROVER WASHINGTON, JR. 122 CAROLE KING 66 BARRY WHITE 150 145 SIMON & GARFUNKEL'S GREATEST HITS/Columbia PC 31350 KINKS 103 98 WHO 46 KISS _. _.. 9 WINGS 96 JOHN KLEMMER 135 GARY WRIGHT 80 GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS 36 WORLD 132 NEIL YOUNG _ 78 RECORD FEBRUARY 7, 1976 LED ZEPPELIN 145 ZZ TOP _._... 81

www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com Winning with Williams CLUB REVIEW Tashi a Hit at the Bottom Line ® NEW YORK-One remembers from the kitchen there was rapt such fiascos as the New York silence throughout the perform- Chamber Ensemble and the New ance at the first show. Any initial York Rock and Roll Ensemble at fears that the room, usually ac- the Brooklyn Academy of Music customed to much higher decibel less than a decade ago, attempt- counts, would not prove suitable ing to cross -fuse the classics with to the classical consciousness rock and pleasing virtually no- were dispelled early in the first one. There have, since that time, movement. The four musicians been occasional classically based were appropriately (and comfort- offerings that have appealed to ably) informally attired and, ac- rock audiences, but most have cording to Pepper, were as intent either been gimmicky or solidly on "fitting into our situation" as electronic (Anthony Newman's the club was in providing a com- organ recital -cum -light show in fortable ambience in which for the former category, Tomita's them to perform. synthesizer renditions of 19th and Paired with Anthony Braxton 20th Century classics in the latter). (Arista), a jazz reed man, the show Box Office Success was an interesting contrast in two Shown enjoying the festivities surrounding Columbia recording artist Tony Williams' On January 26, however, the compatible styles of New Music. opening night at the Bottom Line are (from left): Bruce Lundvall, vice president and Bottom Line presented Peter Technical excellence and a proc- general manager of ; Columbia artist John McLaughlin (who played Serkin's group Tashi performing with Williams in his Tony Williams Lifetime group), Williams, Columbia artist Bill livity for experimentation were Withers, and band members , , and Tory Newton (be- Messiaen's quartet "For the End shared by both ensembles. hind Williams). of Time," a contemporary classic Tashi and Braxton were an ex- rich in textures and dynamics. periment on the part of the Buddah Names Levy Atlantic Releases Five Though the first show was heavily Bottom Line. By the opening supported by RCA, for whom show, the results were such that NEW YORK-Atlantic Records Publicity Tashi records, the second night's Jean Pierre Rampal and Claude Director has ended the month of January early show nearly sold out Bolling had been booked for a NEW YORK-Art Kass, presi- with the release of five albums, through regular box office sales, future appearance. To borrow an dent of The Buddah Group, has two on Atlantic -distributed Swan and the late shows both nights album title from David Amram, announced that Sherrie Levy has Song Records, according to senior were between half and two-thirds we may finally be closing in on a been appointed director of pub- VP of marketing Dave Glew. full, according to the Bottom time when there will be "no more licity for the company. Ms. Levy Heading the release is "Run With Line's Allan Pepper. walls." joined Buddah in October, 1972, the Pack," the third album by Except for some slight noise Ira Mayer initially working in the sales Bad Company, on Swan Song. department. Shortly after, she The release also includes moved into the publicity depart- "Savage Eye," the Pretty Things' ment, in which she has been second Swan Song release; working to date. She was previ- "Doldinger Jubilee '75," featur- ously affiliated with Fusion ing Passport and guests, including Magazine in Boston. Les McCann and Buddy Guy; "Glory of the Inner Force," the Atlantic debut of Finch, a four - man instrumental group from Holland; and "Babyface," con- taining the disco hit of the same name, by the Wing and a Prayer Five and Drum Corps on Wing and A Prayer Records.

Motown Releases 7 LOS ANGELES-Motown Rec- ords and its affiliate labels will RCA's Red Seal recording quartet Tashi became the first classical music group to appear ship this week a seven -album at The Bottom Line, traditionally thought of as New York's inner sanctum of rock. Fol- February release that includes lowing the opening show, the group is shown here backstage. From left: clarinetist Richard Stoltzman; Thomas Z. Shepard, division vice president, Red Seal artists & re- albums by Diana Ross, Smokey pertoire, RCA Records; cellist Fred Sherry, violinist Ida Kavafian and pianist Peter Robinson, Willie Hutch, Luther Serkin. Allison, Steve Ashley, Pretty Things, and a repackage, "Mo- Sherrie Levy town Original Versions," by vari- MCA Eight -Album February Release This appointment coincides ous artists. LOS ANGELES - Rick Frio, duced album, "King Brilliant." with the announcement that "Diana Ross," her followup to MCA Records vice president of Roger Williams' latest album is Nancy Lewis, who has headed the "Theme from Mahogany," is marketing, has announced an "Virtuoso." Telly Savalas' second Buddah's PR division for the past again produced by Michael eight album release by MCA in MCA album is called "Who Loves four years, is taking a three Masser. The release also features February. Lynyrd Skynyrd leads Ya Baby." CMA award winner month leave of absence from the Smokey Robinson's fourth solo the list with their fourth MCA Cal Smith's new album is titled company in order to concentrate album, "Smokey's Family Robin- album titled "Gimme Back My after his hit "Jason's Farm." Bill on the U.S. management of son," Willie Hutch's "Concert in Bullets." The Dutch group Anderson and Mary Lou Turner Monty Python. Following the Blues," produced and arranged Golden Earring starts off 1976 release their first album as a duo conclusion of the Python stage by Hutch, "Night Life," Luther with an album called "To The called "Sometimes." show run, at the end of April, Allison's third Motown album, Hilt." Loretta Lynn's latest album Marketing Campaigns Set Ms. Lewis will return to work "Speedy Return" by Steve Ashley, is titled after her single "When These February releases will full time at Buddah again. At and "Real Pretty" by the Pretty the Tingle Becomes a Chill." be backed with extensive market- that time she will be assuming a Things, including cuts previously Howard Werth and the Moon- ing campaigns including in-store new position within the company released on Motown's Rare beams debut on the Rocket label displays and radio spots pre- as director of international affairs. Earth label. with the pro- pared for key markets.

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www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com Backstage with B.B. UL TRUTH By DEDE DABNEY HOLLYWOOD: Personal Pick: "Man Up In The Sky" - Barrett Strong (Capi- tol). Strong produced and arranged this lively melody destined to be a strong contender for the charts. DEDE'S DITTIES TO WATCH: "Happy 'Bout The Whole Thing" - DeeDee Sharp (TSOP); "It'll Come, It'll Come, It'll Come" - Ashford & Simpson (Warner Brothers); "You're My One Weakness Girl" - Street People (Vigor). Cal Shields, who was affiliated with KAGB-FM (Inglewood, Cal.), is no longer with the station due to the fact were closed several weeks ago.

Along with Shields went Alonzo Miller and the other Immediately following his performance at Los Angeles' Ambassador Hotel for Concerts announcers. Clarence Avant's station was doing well at the Grove, bluesmaster B.B. King (center) got together backstage with ABC Records' vice president, Otis Smith, and director for the first time in the last year. of special projects, Al Lewis. Forever, Inc., an organization formed for all media Three Indicted Local Grammy persons, promotion men, artists, announcers, etc., held a series of meetings Jan. 29-31 in Chicago at In Mail Fraud Case Celebrations Set McCormack Inn. To quote Al Perkins, its overall pur- LOS ANGELES-The three op- NEW YORK - Three recording pose is for a "better scope and mission - overall crators of a discount record and academy chapters across the education for all." tape concern here were indicted country will augment the 18th It is rumored that Johnny Bristol has signed with last week by a federal grand Annual Grammy Awards Show jury 32 telecast with local Atlantic Records. At press time there were no on counts of mail fraud celebrations, it and conspiracy to commit mail was revealed last week. further details. fraud against a number of major Nominees unable to be in Los G. Keith Alexander formerly with WBLS-FM (New record labels. Angeles for the telecast which York), moved to Chicago to undertake a position with The three men, Jack Fineberg, will emanate from the Hollywood WVON's sister station, only to be relieved of his also known as Jack Fine, Lawrence Palladium are expected to accept duties there. He is now looking for a job and is Arthur Anthony, and Noel Dean any Grammys which they might willing to relocate. You may contact him at Land, and their firm, Audio Mar- receive at fetes in New York, San (312) 477-3663. keting Service Corp., based in Francisco and Memphis. The New York Chapter event After last week's column in which we had an inter- Los Angeles, are alleged to have obtained records and tapes on will be at the Number 1 Club view with Teddy Pendergrass we witnessed on nation- credit, and then to have sold them atop the Plaza Building, with a wide tv Harold Melvin & the Bluenotes. Melvin's new for less than cost. Some payments cocktail reception featured. In group superbly put on a "show of shows." Enticing were made, the indictment al- San Francisco the local recording Sharon Paige was better than ever. The group as a leges, to keep lines of credit open, academy chapter will celebrate at whole looked excellent and sounded the same. This and some bribes were offered and the St. Francis Hotel, while Mem- editor's only complaint is that their appearance made to label personnel to enable phis academy members will gather at the wasn't long enough. It will be an experience to see the defendants to continue to re- Rivermont Hotel. them in person. Also, to see Teddy Pendergrass and ceive product on credit. his group should be something to look forward to. The indictments were obtained Petralia Goes Indie The NAACP Image Awards will be held in Los Angeles by William D. Keller, U.S. at- NEW YORK-Joe Petralia has torney for the at the Hollywood Palladium, Feb. 9th. Tickets are Central District of returned to independent promo- California, and are part of an going at $1,000, $500 and $200, depending upon tion and is now covering the ongoing investigation into fraud seating. northeast (Baltimore/Washington schemes against the record in- to Philadelphia and including Earth Wind & Fire has a group of true profes- dustry. ). He is currently sionals behind them who call Earth, themselves Wind Among the labels allegedly de- representing the Artists of Amer- & Fire Delegation. This is not the typical fan club frauded by the defendants are ica and publisher but an organization designated to serve the group Capitol Phongram-Mercury, RCA, Ivan Mogul!. with fan mail and PR. Ms. Joan Collins is the young London, MCA, and Warner, Elek- Petralia can be reached at (Continued on page 41) tra, Atlantic. (212)626-2497. R&B PICKS OF THE WEEK

EDDIE KENDRICKS, "HE'S A FRIEND" lx BOBBY WOMACK, "DAYLIGHT" (Unart BARRY WHITE, "LET THE MUSIC (Stone Diamond/Mighty Three, W Music/Bobby Womack Music, z PLAY." From this fine package Z BMI). With a new lease on his BMI). The melodically inclined m come several potential million musical life, Kendricks has now W Womack has gone back to his --1 sellers. White lets the music sur- had a taste of the Philadelphia .- love messages, not only dem- < round your inner soul by letting creativity. Producer Norman onstrating writing ability but it flow beautifully. "If You Know, Harris, with lyricists Felder and true artistry as well. This par- Won't You Tell Me" tells a story Gray, has put together a gem ticular cut from his latest al- of two people going through the for this artist, whose falsetto bum has been played for quite changes of love, while "I'm So voice will garner much chart some time, forcing the company Blue And You Are Too" is soft action. Extracted from his to go where the public goes. and gentle. White shares in the smash Ip, "He's A Friend." United Artists UA XW763Y. writing of "You See The Trouble Tamia T 54266 (Motown). With Me" with Ray Parker. 20th Century T-502.

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www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com College Radio Control Question THE R&B (Continued from page 3) tive Nixon appointees, has been commission was looking for, zoRLD SINGLES CHART searching for some months for a Georgetown administrators be- test case in the wake of an lieve. FEBRUARY 7, 1976 avalanche of mail protesting al- FCC rules require that each legedly obscene programming licensee report to the commis- FEB. JAN. 7 31 on WXPN, Georgetown Univer- sion any changes in the manage- Ell 6 THEME FROM S.W.A.T. RHYTHM HERITAGE- sity's WGTB-FM (Washington, ment and control of the station. ABC 12135 D.C.) and other school -sponsored Usually, the rule applies to com-

2 1 LOVE TO LOVE YOU BABY DONNA SUMMER-Oasis OC 401 stations. Last week, officials at mercial stations which change (Casablanca) Penn agreed to pay a $2,000 fine ownership or ownership con- 3 3 THEME FROM MAHOGANY (DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOU'RE GOING TO) DIANA ROSS-Motown M 1377F levied by the commission last figurations during a license term. 4 4 TURNING POINT TYRONE DAVIS-Dakar DK 4550 (Brunswick) December for some excesses of The commission is now trying to 5 2 SING A SONG EARTH, WIND & FIRE-Columbia 3 10251 language during a weekly apply that same 6 5 WALK AWAY FROM LOVE DAVID RUFFIN-Motown M 1376F tele- standard to col- 10 SWEET LOVE COMMODORES-Motown M 1381F phone talk show, "The Vegetable lege radio where, as in the case 8 8 ONCE YOU HIT THE ROAD DIONNE WARWICK-Warner Bros. Report." Penn agreed to pay the of WXPN, student boards often WBS 8154 fine, but refused to concede oversee day-to-day operations. 9 I 7 LOVE MACHINE, PT. THE MIRACLES-Tamla T 54262F (Motown) liability or the FCC's power to Changes in the student boards 10 13 YOU SEXY THING HOT CHOCOLATE-Big Tree BT 16047 (Atlantic) impose such a penalty, pending are made annually and many judicial appeal. stations fail to report such 11 12 LOVING POWER 49 HEART BE STILL changes since they occur so IMPRESSIONS-Curtom 0110 m CARL GRAVES-ABM 1757 The obscenity issue, fueled by (WB,) 44 47 IN LOVE FOREVER a small, but vocal outpouring often. 19 SWEET THING WHISPERS-Soul Train ® RUFUS FEATURING CHAKA SB 10430 (RCA) against certain risque records that The WXPN case, as the actions KHAN-ABC 12149 52 BAD LUCK most record of WGTB show, is having reper- 13 15 LOVE OR LEAVE m ATLANTA companies would DISCO BAND- SPINNERS-Atlantic 3309 Ariola America P 7611 probably have preferred to be cussions all over the country. (Capitol) 18 YOU'RE FOOLING YOU left off the The commission has made it clear MO DRAMATICS-ABC 12150 57 THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC air, have raised more THE SOFTONES-Avco 4663 15 16 HOLD BACK THE NIGHT far reaching questions of station that it wants schools to "clean TRAMMPS-Buddah BDA 507 53 CLOSE TO YOU B.T. EXPRESS-Roadshow control among the FCC staff. Just up the sandboxes," as one FCC 20 INSEPARABLE RD 7005 (Scepter) NATALIE COLE-Capitol P 4193 two weeks after imposing the staffer glibly put it. 55 HIPIT-PT. I 17 11 MAKE LOVE TO YOUR MIND 1:11 HOSANNA-Calla ST 12078 fine The chill placed over college BILL WITHERS- on WXPN, the FCC refused 49 50 (I'M YOUR) FRIENDLY Columbia 3 10255 to renew its license on the radio programming could mean 18 9 I LOVE MUSIC (PART I) NEIGHBORHOOD FREAK THE O'JAYS-Phila. Intl. CALVIN ARNOLD-Mainstream grounds that the university's that student -run stations will be ZS8 3577 (Col) NCS 7013 board of trustees, the nominal cutting back on programming 22 BOOGIE 50 56 DO IT WITH FEELING FEVER MICHAEL ZAGER-Bang 8720 that 113 SYLVERS-Capitol P 4179 licensee, had abdicated control appeals to the communities 58 PARTY HEARTY 27 LET THE MUSIC PLAY of they are located in, not just the 20 OLIVER SAIN-Abet 9463 the station to students with- BARRY WHITE -20th Century TC 2265 52 42 I DESTROYED YOUR LOVE out proper supervision. "The campus. Music programming may SPECIAL DELIVERY-Mainstream 26 I NEED YOU, YOU NEED ME MRL 5573 obscenity fine was symptomatic," be scrapped at some stations in ® JOE SIMON-Spring SPR 163 (Polydor) 70 () THE TRAVELING one aide to a commissioner said, order to make room for broad- ® MAN casts of college sporting events 22 23 SHAME ON THE WORLD 12157 "of a larger problem. Who's run- MAIN INGREDIENT- MASQUERADERS-ABC RCA JB 10431 61 OH, NO, NOT MY BABY ning the shop?" and speakers, programming that's RALPH DE BLANC-Arista 0161 a num- 23 14 LOVE ROLLERCOASTER WXPN's license renewal has been out of fashion for OHIO PLAYERS-Mercury 73734 72 DISCO LADY ber years among university ® JOHNNIE TAYLOR- been committed of 29 QUIET STORM to hearing, Columbia 3 10281 SMOKEY ROBINSON- meaning the university will now stations. Tamla T 54265F (Motown) 64 KEEP HOLDING ON Ea 7146F Hearings on WXPN's renewal 25 17 WAKE EVERYBODY TEMPTATIONS-Gordy G have to go through the pro- UP (Motown) (PART I) open April 1 in Philadelphia. 57 59 THE SOUL CITY WALK tracted administrative process of HAROLD MELVIN & THE BELL 8 THE DRELLS- And WGTB's license has not BLUENOTES-Phila. Intl. ARCHIE proving that it has, in TSOP ZS8 4774 (Coll fact, been ZS8 3579 (Col) been renewed as yet, despite the YOU'RE MY ONE operating the station in the pub- 26 21 SUNNY - ED installation of a new manage- YAMBU-Montuna Gringo WEAKNESS GIRL lic interest. The hearing examiner MG 8003 (PIP) STREET PEOPLE-Vigor VI 1728 ment. (Dellte) (PIP) will determine whether the uni- 32 I GOT OVER LOVE MAJOR HARRIS-Atlantic 3303 69 TANGERINE versity did, indeed, abdicate its SALSOUL ORCHESTRA-Salsoul 28 24 THAT'S THE WAY (I LIKE IT) SZ 2004 control and suggest to the full, KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND- TK 1015 60 67 MAKE IT SWEET seven -member commission what COKE ESCOVEDO- New Album Release 37 ABYSINNIA JONES Mercury 73758 action should be taken. The Ell EDWIN STARR-Granite G 532 61 38 FREE RIDE station could be fined again, Set by Audiofidelity 30 36 JUST YOUR FOOL TAVARES-Capitol P 4184 LEON HAYWOOD -20th Century 62 65 THE DEVIL IS DOIN' HIS handed a short-term renewal NEW YORK-Bill Singer, na- TC 2264 WORK (less than the normal years), 31 34 HOT (I NEED LOVE) THE CHI-LITES-Brunswick 55525 three tional sales manager of Audio - JAMES BROWN-Polydor HE'S A FRIEND or have its license revoked and fidelity Enterprises, has an- PD 14301 1021 - EDDIE KENDRICKS-Tamla awarded to another group. 39 NURSERY RHYMES (PART I) T 54266F (Motown) nounced the release of new ® PEOPLES CHOICE-TSOP 4773 64 66 WHAT'S THE NAME OF THIS Just days after the announce- albums which will comprise the (Col) FUNK (SPIDERMAN) 33 28 DISCO SAX/FOR THE LOVE RAMSEY LEWIS- ment that WXPN would not be company's February release. The OF YOU Columbia 3 10235 automatically renewed, officials four albums will be on the Audio HOUSTON PERSON- - MISTY BLUE Westbound WT 5015 m DOROTHY MOORE- at Georgetown University fired Fidelity, BASF and Chiaroscuro (20th Century) Malaco M 1029 (TK) the general manager of its student labels. 34 35 BABY FACE 66 68 CHANGE (MAKES YOU WANT WING & A PRAYER FIFE & TO HUSTLE) radio station, WGTB. WGTB's On the Audiofidelity label will DRUM CORPS-Wing & A DONALD BYRD-Blue Note re- Prayer HS 103 (Atlantic BN XW726 Y (UA) license renewal has been in ad- be Carroll O'Connor's first 35 25 LET'S DO IT AGAIN - NEW ORLEANS ministrative limbo before the lease for the company, entitled THE STAPLE SINGERS- THE STAPLE SINGERS- Curtom 0109 (WB) Curtorn CMS 0113 (WB) commission for more than a "Carroll O'Connor Sings For 43 HONEY I - ROCK YOU BABY year. "We felt the FCC was wait- Old P.F.A.R.T.S. (People Favoring GEORGE McCRAE-TK 1016 THE SUNSHINE BAND-TK 1018 ing for a sign of our good faith," A Return To Sentiment)." 37 33 NEEDING YOU, WANTING 69 71 MERRY-GO-ROUND YOU MONDAY AFTER-Buddah 512 a Georgetown spokeswoman The offering from BASF will be CHUCK JACKSON- 70 74 TODAY I STARTED LOVING said. "Symbiosis" by Bill Evans. Evans All Platinum 2360 YOU AGAIN Presumably, the firing of the BOBBY BLAND-ABC 12156 general manager and his trio are backed by a 34 - 48 FROM US TO YOU - under whose 73 I AM SOMEBODY STAIRSTEPS-Dark Horse 71 piece orchestra in a series of DH 10005 (A&M) JIMMY JAMES-Pye 71057 directorship of the station, the 39 41 YOU 72 - FINDERS KEEPERS FCC received many complaints works that combines jazz and the SOUL CHILDREN-Epic 8 50178 ARETHA FRANKLIN- from area residents about rec- classics. Atlantic 3311 73 - WHEN I'M WRONG B.B. KING-ABC 12158 46 I HAD A LOVE ords with off-color lyrics by such "Soda Fountain Rag" by pianist 40 74 FEEL THE SPIRIT LIN '76) BEN E. KING-Atlantic 3308 - LEROY HUTSON AND THE artists as Frank Zappa and Gil Brooks Kerr will be on the 41 30 FULL OF FIRE FREE SPIRIT SYMPHONY- label. AL GREEN-Hi 2300 (London) Curtom CMS 0112 (WB) Scott -Heron - was the sign the Chiaroscuro 42 31 FLY, ROBIN, FLY 75 40 PART TIME LOVE SILVER CONVENTION-Midland GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS- Intl. MB 10339 (RCA) Buddah BDA 513 40 RECORD WORLD FEBRUARY 7, 1976

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TITLE, ARTIST, Label, Number, (Distributing Label) 49 52 SHOESHINE BOY EDDIE KENDRICKS/Tamla T54257F 7 APR. MAR. WKS. ON 50 50 WE'RE ALMOST THERE /Motown M1341 F 7 5 29 CHART 60 AMIE PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE/RCA PB 10181 5 2 LOVIN' YOU ER 52 47 UP IN A PUFF OF SMOKE POLLY BROWN/GTO 1002 (ABC) 13 RIPERTON MINNIE 53 48 YOU'RE NO GOOD LINDA RONSTADT/Capitol 3990 19 Epic 8-50057 - 10 54 49 LONELY PEOPLE AMERICA/Warner Bros. 8048 15 m 64 SHAVING CREAM BENNY BELL/Vanguard 35183 5 2 1 LADY MARMALADE LABELLE/Epic 8-50048 12 56 46 EMOTION HELEN REDDY/Capitol 4021 9 3 4 NO NO SONG RINGO STARR/Apple 1880 9 57 42 PART OF THE PLAN DAN FOGELBERG/Epic 8-50055 12 7 PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM ELTON JOHN BAND/ MCA 40364 5 PB 10200 8 11:11 58 55 LOVE CORPORATION HUES CORPORATION/RCA 5 6 POETRY MAN PHOEBE SNOW/Shelter 40353 (MCA) 11 59 45 I WANNA LEARN A LOVE SONG HARRY CHAPIN/ 6 3 MY EYES ADORED YOU FRANKIE VALLI/Private Stock 003 21 Elektra 45236 8 BARRY 45-613 (Arista) 20 7 5 HAVE YOU NEVER BEEN MELLOW OLIVIA NEWTON -JOHN/ 60 56 MANDY MANILOW/Bell MCA 40349 11 61 62 SHOWDOWN ODIA COATES/United Artists XW 601-X 5 3-10106 5 10 SUPERNATURAL THING PT. 1 BEN E. KING/Atlantic 3241 10 62 63 TANGLED UP IN BLUE BOB DYLAN/Columbia ILII 11 EMMA HOT CHOCOLATE/Big Tree 16031 (Atlantic) 11 63 57 TO THE DOOR OF THE SUN AL MARTINO/Capitol 3987 11 '0 12 (HEY WON'T YOU PLAY) ANOTHER SOMEBODY DONE 64 59 SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL GRAND FUNK/Capitol 4002 17 SOMEBODY WRONG SONG B.J. THOMAS/ABC ABP 12054 9 El 74 RUNAWAY CHARLIE KULIS/Playboy 6023 6 11 8 EXPRESS B.T. EXPRESS/Roadshow 7001 (Scepter) 11 66 65 MOVIN' ON BAD COMPANY/Swan Song 70101 (Atlantic) 11 lEI 15 CHEVY VAN SAMMY JOHNS/GRC 2046 10 77 YOUNG AMERICANS DAVID BOWIE/RCA PB 10152 3 13 14 ONCE YOU GET STARTED RUFUS Featuring CHAKA KAHN/ 68 69 SWING YOUR DADDY /Roxbury 2006 ABC 12066 9 (Chelsea) 6 14 9 JOE COCKER/A&M 1641 15 86 LOVE WON'T LET ME WAIT MAJOR HARRIS/Atlantic 3248 3 18 D [1] LONG TALL GLASSES (I CAN DANCE) / 70 73 ONE BEAUTIFUL DAY ECSTASY, PASSION & PAIN/ Warner Bros. 8043 7 Roulette 7163 3 16 13 DON'T CALL US, WE'LL CALL YOU SUGARLOAF/ 80 GROWIN' LOGGINS & MESSINA/Columbia 3-10118 2 JERRY CORBETTA/Claridge 402 16 El 72 75 THE PILL LORETTA LYNN/MCA 40358 5 17 16 BLACK WATER DOOBIE BROTHERS/Warner Bros. 8062 16 ® 82 BEER BARREL POLKA BOBBY VINTON/ABC 12056 4 24 HE DON'T LOVE YOU (LIKE I LOVE YOU) TONY ORLANDO & 84 HIJACK /Atlantic 3246 2 DAWN/Elektra 45240 5 m 19 19 SHAME, SHAME, SHAME SHIRLEY (AND COMPANY)/ 75 76 I'M HER FOOL BILLY SWAN/Monument ZS8-8641 (Col) 4 Vibration 532 (All Platinum) 12 Fa 85 SHAKEY GROUND TEMPTATIONS/Gordy G7142F (Motown) 2 20 32 SHINING STAR EARTH, WIND & FIRE/Columbia 3-10090 6 77 61 ROLL ON DOWN THE HIGHWAY BACHMAN-TURNER

30 WHAT AM I GONNA DO WITH YOU BARRY WHITE/ OVERDRIVE/Mercury 73656 11 20th Century 2177 5 78 78 TOUCH ME BABY (REACHING OUT FOR YOUR LOVE) TAMIKO JONES/Arista 0110 5 28 L -O -V -E (LOVE) AL GREEN/Hi 5N 2282 (London) 7 34 WALKING IN RHYTHM BLACKBYRDS/Fantasy 736 7 CHARTMAKER OF THE WEEK E13 37 IT'S A MIRACLE BARRY MANILOW/Arista 0108 6 ® 29 THE BERTHA BUTT BOOGIE JIMMY CASTOR BUNCH/ - I'M NOT LISA Atlantic 3232 8 JESSI COLTER 31 JACKIE BLUE OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS/A&M 1654 8 Capitol 4009 1 27 23 SAD SWEET DREAMER SWEET SENSATION/Pye 71002 (ATV) 10 36 KILLER QUEEN QUEEN/Elektra 45226 8 89 DON'T TELL ME GOODNIGHT LOBO/Big Tree 16033 12:1 39 HOW LONG ACE/Anchor ANC 2100 (ABC) 6 80 (Atlantic) 2 38 I DON'T LIKE TO SLEEP ALONE PAUL ANKA/ 81 70 LEONA WET WILLIE/Capricorn CPS 0224 (WB) 7 United Artists XW 615-X 4 82 83 TOBY 3 31 17 LADY STYX/Wooden Nickel WB 10102 (RCA) 18 CHI-LITES/Brunswick 5515 LUCK (PT. 1) & THE BLUENOTES/ 32 33 BUTTER BOY FANNY/Casablanca 814 11 BAD HAROLD MELVIN Phila. Intl. ZS8 3562 (Col) 1 33 26 SATIN SOUL LOVE UNLIMITED ORCHESTRA/20th Century THE IMMIGRANT NEIL SEDAKA/Rocket/MCA 40370 1 2162 8 a - 34 20 HARRY TRUMAN CHICAGO/Columbia 3-10092 8 m LIVING A LITTLE, LAUGHING A LITTLE SPINNERS/ 44 STAND BY ME /Apple 1881 4 Atlantic 3252 1 ® 86 88 WILDFIRE MICHAEL MURPHEY/Epic 8-50054 3 In 53 BEFORE THE NEXT TEARDROP FALLS FREDDY FENDER/ BAD TIME GRAND FUNK/Capitol 4046 ABC Dot DOA 17540 8 - 37 21 I AM LOVE JACKSON FIVE/Motown M1310F 12 ILO- ONLY WOMEN ALICE COOPER/Atlantic 3254 1 54 AUTOBAHN D KRAFTWERK/Vertigo VE 203 (Phonogram) 3 m - MAGIC PILOT/EMI 3992 (Capitol) 1 39 27 MY BOY /RCA PB 10191 10 90 - MISTY RAY STEVENS/Barnaby B 614 (Chess/Janus) 1 40 22 BEST OF MY LOVE EAGLES/Asylum 45218 19 91 93 GET DOWN, GET DOWN (GET ON THE FLOOR) JOE SIMON/ 41 25 PICK UP THE PIECES /Atlantic 3229 19 Spring 156 (Polyflor) 2 rg 72 ONLY YESTERDAY CARPENTERS/A&M 1677 2 92 97 HANG ON SLOOPY RICK DERRINGER/Blue Sky ZS8-2775 (Col) 2 43 40 CAN'T GET IT OUT OF MY HEAD ELECTRIC LIGHT 93 95 ONLY ONE WOMAN NIGEL OLSSON/Rocket 40337 (MCA) 3 ORCHESTRA/United Artists XW 573-X 17 94 98 SUN GODDESS RAMSEY LEWIS and EARTH, WIND & FIRE/ 58 THANK GOD I'M A COUNTRY BOY DENVER/ JOHN Columbia 3-10103 2 RCA PB 10239 3 95 79 MY LITTLE LADY BLOODSTONE/London 5N 1061 7 51 WHO'S SORRY NOW MARIE 14786 4 D OSMOND/MGM 96 - BLOODY WELL RIGHT SUPERTRAMP/A&M 1660 1 46 43 DON'T LET GO COMMANDER CODY AND HIS LOST PLANET 97 - PINBALL BRIAN PROTHEROE/Chrysalis 2104 (WB) 1 AIRMEN/Warner Bros. 8073 7 98 - BLACK SUPERMAN/MUHAMMAD ALI JOHNNY WAKELIN & 47 35 THE SOUTH'S GONNA DO IT CHARLIE DANIELS BAND/ THE KINSHASA BAND/Pye 71012 (ATV) 1 Kama Sutra 598 19 99 100 REACH OUT, I'LL BE THERE GLORIA GAYNOR/MGM 14790 2 48 41 FIRE OHIO PLAYERS/Mercury 73643 17 100 - THE LAST FAREWELL ROGER WHITTAKER/RCA PB 50030 1

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www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com Alphabetical additions to the libraries of leading progressive FM stations around the APRIL 5, 1975 THE FM AIRPLAY REPORT country WORLD

FLASHMAKER OF THE WEEK WLIR-FM/LONG ISLAND JUDITH-Judy Collins-Elektra KATY LIED--ABC BLOW BY BLOW-Jeff -Epic KATY LIED-Steely Dan-ABC NUTHIN' FANCY-Lynyrd Skynyrd-MCA CHICAGO VIII-Col LOU REED LIVE-RCA SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST- Headhunters-Arista DUIT ON MON DEI-Nilsson-RCA NUTHIN' FANCY-Lynyrd Skynyrd-MCA THERE'S ONE IN EVERY CROWD- HOKEY POKEY-Richard & RESTFUL MIND-Larry Coryell- -RSO Linda Thompson-Island Vanguard TOMMY-Polydor (Soundtrack) JOURNEY-Col RIGHT MOVE-Chambers Bros.-Avco JUDITH-Judy Collins-Elektra SOUTHBOUND--A&M KATY LIED-Steely Dan-ABC THE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK-10cc- Mercury NUTHIN' FANCY-Lynyrd Skynyrd-MCA KMET-FM/LOS ANGELES SWITCH-Golden Earring-Track BE TRUE TO YOU-Eric Andersen-Arista IN EVERY CROWD- THERE'S ONE FRAMPTON-Peter Frampton-A&M Eric Clapton-RSO KATY LIED WZMF-FM/MILWAUKEE I'LL PLAY FOR YOU-Seals & Crofts-WB Beck-Epic STEELY DAN BLOW BY BLOW-Jeff ON THE LEVEL-Status Quo-Capitol CHICAGO VIII-Col ABC SO LONG HARRY TRUMAN- WPLR-FM/NEW HAVEN HEARTS-America-WB Danny O'Keefe-Atlantic BE TRUE TO YOU-Eric Andersen-Arista JUDITH-Judy Collins-Elektra SOUTHERN NIGHTS-Allan Toussaint-WB BEAUTIFUL LOSER-Bob Seger-Capitol KATY LIED-Steely Dan-ABC SWITCH-Golden Earring-Track LOU REED LIVE-RCA THE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK Occ- TOP NEW FM BLOW BY BLOW--Epic -1 NUTHIN' FANCY-Lynyrd Skynyrd-MCA Mercury THIS WEEK DICTATORS GO GIRL CRAZY-Col AIRPLAY WENDY WALDMAN-WB GREAT FATSBY-Leslie West-Phantom THERE'S ONE IN EVERY CROWD- KATY LIED-Steely Dan-ABC Eric Clapton-RSO YOUR WON'T LIKE JUDITH-Judy Collins-Elektra MAN ME- NUTHIN' FANCY-Lynyrd Skynyrd- Suzi Quatro-Arista MCA KATY LIED-Steely Dan-ABC THERE'S ONE IN EVERY CROWD- NUTHIN' FANCY-Lynyrd Skynyrd-MCA Eric Clapton-RSO SO LONG HARRY TRUMAN- KSHE-FM/ST. LOUIS Danny O'Keefe-Atlantic CHICAGO VIII-Col CHICAGO VIII-Col KOME-FM/SAN JOSE SONG FOR AMERICA-Kansas-Kirshner JUDITH-Judy Collins-Elektra CRASH LANDING-- AMBROSIA-20th Century I'LL PLAY FOR YOU-Seals & Crofts- Reprise CHICAGO VIII-Col WB GREAT FATSBY-Leslie West-Phantom DRUICK & LORANGE-E.A.R. WBLM-FM/LEWISTON- HEARTS-America-WB HEARTS-America-WB & PORTLAND, MAINE I'LL PLAY FOR YOU-Seals Crofts-WB I'LL PLAY FOR YOU-Seals & Crofts-WB Dan-ABC CARNIVAL-Randy Weston-Arista KATY LIED-Steely JUDITH-Judy Collins-Elektra WNEW-FM/NEW YORK MELISSA-Melissa Manchester-Arista CAUGHT IN THE ACT-Commodores- KATY LIED-Steely Dan-ABC CHICAGO VIII-Col Motown THERE'S ONE IN EVERY CROWD- NUTHIN' FANCY-Lynyrd Skynyrd-MCA CHILLIWACK-Sire Eric Clapton-RSO COMMONER'S CROWN-Steeleye Span- SO LONG HARRY TRUMAN- GREAT FATSBY-Leslie West-Phantom Chrysalis (Import) Danny O'Keefe-Atlantic HEARTS-America-WB LOU REED LIVE-RCA THE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK-1 0cc- I'LL PLAY FOR YOU-Sealls & Crofts-WB Mercury RESTFUL MIND-Larry Coryell- KBPI-FM/DENVER JUDITH-Judy Collins-Elektra Vanguard BEAUTIFUL LOSER-Bob Seger-Capitol OMEGA-Passport SUICIDE SAL-Maggie Bell-Swan Song CHICAGO VIII-Col ON THE LEVEL-Status Quo-Capitol THERE'S ONE IN EVERY CROWD- DUIT ON MON DEI-Nilsson-ABC THE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK-1 0cc- Eric Clapton-RSO KSAN-FM/SAN FRANCISCO Mercury TOMMY-Polydor (Soundtrack) FAR BEYOND THESE CASTLE WALLS- BLOW BY BLOW-Jeff Beck-Epic Chris DeBurgh-A&M THERE'S ONE IN EVERY CROWD- WENDY WALDMAN-WB FEEL LIKE MAKIN' LOVE-Roberta Flack- HEARTS-America-WB Eric Clapton-RSO YOUNG AMERICANS-David Bowie-RCA Atlantic I'LL PLAY FOR YOU-Seals & Crofts-WB KATY LIED-Steely Dan-ABC KATY LIED-Steely Dan-ABC LADY-Jane-Brain (Import) LET THERE BE MUSIC-Orleans-Asylum WBCN-FM/BOSTON NUTHIN' FANCY-Lynyrd Skynyrd-MCA WPDQ-FM/JACKSONVILLE NUTHIN' FANCY-Lynyrd Skynyrd-MCA BE TRUE TO YOU-Eric Andersen-Arista DUIT ON MON DEI-Nilsson-ABC SUICIDE SAL-Maggie Bell-Swan Song CAUGHT IN THE ACT-Commodores- EXPANSIONS-Lonnie Liston Smith- Motown Flying Dutchman KZEL-FM/EUGENE, ORE. FEEL LIKE MAKIN' LOVE-Roberta Flack- KATY LIED-Steely Dan-ABC BLOW BY Beck-Epic Atlantic BLOW-Jeff NUTHIN' FANCY-Lynyrd Skynyrd-MCA BONAROO-W B KATY LIED-Steely Dan-ABC THE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK-10cc- FM SLEEPER OF THE WEEK CHICAGO VIII-Col RESTFUL MIND-Larry Coryell-Vanguard Mercury DON'T CALL US WE'LL CALL YOU- SO LONG HARRY TRUMAN- WENDY WALDMAN-WB Sugarloaf-Claridge Danny O'Keefe-Atlantic JUDITH-Judy Collins-Elektra SOUTHERN NIGHTS-Allan Toussaint-WB KATY LIED-Steely Dan-ABC SUICIDE SAL-Maggie Bell-Swan Song NUTHIN' FANCY-Lynyrd Skynyrd-MCA THE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK-10cc- WABX-FM/ DETROIT Mercury BLOW BY BLOW-Jeff Beck-Epic SWITCH-Golden Eearring-Track THERE'S ONE IN EVERY CROWD- CHICAGO VIII-Col THERE'S ONE IN EVERY CROWD- Eric Clapton-RSO Eric Clapton-RSO GREAT FATSBY-Leslie West-Phantom HOKEY POKEY-Richard & Linda Thompson-Island I'LL PLAY FOR YOU-Seals & Crofts-WB WMMR-FM/PHILADELPHIA BLOW BY BLOW CHUM-FM/TORONTO KATY LIED-Steely Dan-ABC BEAUTIFUL LOSER-Bob Seger-Capitol BETWEEN THE LINES-Janis Ian-Col NUTHIN' FANCY-Lynyrd Skynyrd-MCA JEFF BECK DUIT ON MON DEI-Nilsson-RCA DUIT ON MON DEI-Nilsson-ABC ON THE LEVEL-Status Epic HEARTS-America-WB Quo-Capitol I'LL PLAY FOR YOU-Seals & Crofts-WB THAT'S THE SONG-J. Jocko-Kama Sutra I'LL PLAY FOR YOU-Seals & Crofts-WB KATY LIED-Steely Dan-ABC THERE'S ONE IN EVERY CROWD- JUDITH-Judy Collins-Elektra LOU REED LIVE-RCA Eric Clapton-RSO KATY LIED-Steely Dan-ABC SO LONG HARRY TRUMAN- Danny O'Keefe-Atlantic NATTY DREAD-Bob Marley & the Wailers KDKB-FM/PHOENIX -Island SUICIDE SAL-Maggie Bell-Swan Song BEAUTIFUL LOSER-Bob Seger-Capitol NUTHIN' FANCY-Lynyrd Skynyrd-MCA WXRT-FM/CHICAGO SWITCH-Golden Earring-MCA CHICAGO VIII-Col THE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK-1 0cc- CRIME OF THE CENTURY-Supertramp- TOM CAT-Tom Scott & the L.A. Express- Me rcu ry A&M HEARTS-America-WB Ode THERE'S ONE IN EVERY CROWD- HOKEY POKEY-Richard & I'LL PLAY FOR YOU-Seals & Crofts-WB TWO SIDES OF THE MOON-Keith Moon Eric Clapton-RSO Linda Thompson-Island JUDITH-Judy Collins-Elektra -Track

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SALESMAKER OF THE WEEK BLUE SKY, NIGHT THUNDER- GARY'S/RICHMOND FEEL LIKE MAKIN' LOVE-Roberta Flack- Michael Murphey-Epic AN EVENING WITH JOHN DENVER-RCA Atlantic BUSTIN' OUT-Pure Prairie League-RCA FRAMPTON-Peter Frampton-A&M DUIT ON MON DEI-Nilsson-RCA CRASH LANDING-Jimi Hendrix-Reprise FRAMPTON-Peter Frampton-A&M JOURNEY-Col FEEL LIKE MAKIN' LOVE-Roberta Flack- LOU REED LIVE-RCA Atlantic PHYSICAL GRAFFITI-Led Zeppelin- Swan Song SONGBIRD-Jesse Colin Young-WB HEARTS-America-WB STEPPING INTO TOMORROW- PUT IT WHERE YOU WANT IT- I'LL PLAY FOR YOU-Seals & Crofts-WB Donald Byrd-Blue Note JOURNEY-Col Average White Band-MCA ROCK ROLL-John Lennon-Apple SWITCH-Golden Earring-MCA PHYSICAL GRAFFITI-Led Zeppelin- 'N' SONGBIRD-Jesse Colin Young-WB Swan Song THE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK-I 0cc- YOUNG AMERICANS-David Bowie-RCA THAT'S THE WAY OF THE WORLD- Mercury Earth, Wind & Fire-Col TOM CAT-Tom Scott & the L.A. Express- ONE OCTAVE HIGHER/CHICAGO SAM GOODY/EAST COAST Ode AN EVENING WITH JOHN DENVER-RCA YOUNG AMERICANS-David Bowie-RCA BLOOD ON THE TRACKS-Bob Dylan-Col YOUNG AMERICANS BLOOD ON THE TRACKS-Bob Dylan-Col CRASH LANDING-Jimi Hendrix-Reprise FOR EARTH BELOW-Robin Trower- DAVID BOWIE BLUEJAYS-Justin Hayward & John FOR THE RECORD/BALTIMORE Lodge-Threshold Chrysalis CAUGHT IN THE ACT-Commodores- RCA KATY LIED-Steely Dan-ABC FLYING START-Blackbyrds-Fantasy Motown LET THERE BE MUSIC-Orleans-Asylum LOU REED LIVE-RCA CRASH LANDING-Jimi Hendrix- PHYSICAL NIGHTBI RDS-Labelle-Epic GRAFFITI-Led Zeppelin- Reprise Swan Song PERFECT ANGEL-Minnie Riperton-Epic TOP RETAIL SALES THIS WEEK DRAMATIC JACKPOT-Ron Banks & the PHYSICAL GRAFFITI-Led Zeppelin- ROCK 'N' ROLL-John Lennon-Apple Dramatics-ABC YOUNG AMERICANS-David Bowie- SO LONG HARRY TRUMAN- Swan Song FEEL LIKE MAKIN' LOVE-Roberta Flack RCA Danny O'Keefe-Atlantic -Atlantic WELCOME TO MY NIGHTMARE- BLUEJAYS-Justin Hayward & YESTERDAYS-Yes-Atlantic Alice Cooper-Atlantic LOU REED LIVE-RCA John Lodge-Threshold YOUNG AMERICANS-David Bowie-RCA YOUNG AMERICANS-David Bowie-RCA NO MYSTERY-Return To Forever featuring PHYSICAL GRAFFITI-Led Zeppelin- Chick Corea-Polydor CIRCLES/ARIZONA Swan Song TWO GUYS/EAST COAST PUT IT WHERE YOU WANT IT- BETWEEN THE LINES-Janis Ian-Col CRASH LANDING-Jimi Hendrix- Average White Band-MCA AN EVENING WITH JOHN DENVER-RCA BLUEJAYS-Justin Hayward & John Reprise ROCK 'N' ROLL-John Lennon-Apple BLOOD ON THE TRACKS-Bob Dylan-Col Lodge-Threshold STEPPING INTO TOMORROW- FUNNY LADY-Arista (Soundtrack) BLUEJAYS-Justin Hayward & John CLOSEUP-Frankie Valli-Private Stock Lodge-Threshold Donald Byrd-Blue Note FUNNY LADY-Arista (Soundtrack) CLOSEUP-Frankie Valli-Private Stock YOUNG AMERICANS-David Bowie-RCA FUNNY LADY-Arista (Soundtrack) HARDER THEY COME-Various Artists- Island CAMELOT/NATIONAL HAVE YOU NEVER BEEN MELLOW- WAXIE MAXIE/WASH., D.C. MISTER MAGIC-Grover Washington BLUEJAYS-Justin Hayward & John Olivia Newton-John-MCA Jr.- CRASH LANDING-Jimi Hendrix-Reprise Kudu Lodge-Threshold PHYSICAL GRAFFITI-Led Zeppelin- EXPANSIONS-Lonnie Liston CRASH LANDING-Jimi Swan Song Smith- PHYSICAL GRAFFITI-Led Zeppelin Hendrix-Reprise Flying Dutchman FEEL LIKE MAKIN' LOVE-Roberta STYX II-Wooden Nickel Swan Song Flack- FEEL LIKE MAKIN' Atlantic LOVE-Roberta Flack- YESTERDAYS-Yes-Atlantic Atlantic SONGBIRD-Jesse Colin Young-WB PHYSICAL GRAFFITI-Led Zeppelin- YOUNG AMERICANS-David Bowie-RCA THAT'S THE WAY OF THE WORLD- Swan FI V E -A -SI DE-Ace-Anchor Song Earth, Wind & Fire-Col SONGBIRD-Jesse Colin Young-WB I NEED SOME MONEY-- SWITCH-Golden Earring-Track ALEXANDER'S/N.Y.-N.J.-CONN. Atlantic YOUNG AMERICANS-David Bowie-RCA TOMMY-Various Artists-Polydor AN EVENING WITH JOHN DENVER-RCA MISTER MAGIC-Grover Washington Jr.- (Soundtrack) BLUEJAYS-Justin Hayward & John Kudu WHEREHOUSE/CALIFORNIA Lodge-Threshold WELCOME TO MY NIGHTMARE- PHOEBE SNOW-Shelter AMBROSIA -20th Century CRASH LANDING-Jimi Alíce Cooper-Atlantic Hendrix-Reprise F I V E -A -S I ROCK 'N' ROLL-John Lennon-Apple DE-Ace-Anchor YESTERDAYS-Yes-Atlantic FOR EARTH BELOW-Robin Trower- Chrysalis STEPPING INTO TOMORROW- HEARTS-America-WB YOUNG AMERICANS-David Bowie-RCA FLYING START-Blackbyrds-Fantasy Donald Byrd-Blue Note JUST ANOTHER WAY TO SAY I LOVE YOU HAVE YOU NEVER BEEN MELLOW- YOUNG AMERICANS-David Bowie-RCA -Barry White -20th Century KORVETTES/NATIONAL Olivia Newton-John-MCA LOU REED LIVE-RCA HEARTS-America-WB BLUEJAYS-Justin Hayward & John Lodge POPLAR TUNES/MEMPHIS NILS LOFGREN-A&M -Threshold PHYSICAL GRAFFITI-Led Zeppelin- BETWEEN THE LINES-Janis Ian-Col TWO-Bob James-CTI DRESSED TO KILL-Kiss-Casablanca Swan Song YOUNG AMERICANS-David Bowie-RCA BLUEJAYS-Justin Hayward & John WOLF CREEK PASS-C.W. McCall-MGM FUNNY LADY-Arista (Soundtrack) Lodge-Threshold YESTERDAYS-Yes-Atlantic LET THERE BE MUSIC-Orleans-Asylum DISCOUNT RECORDS/ FEEL LIKE MAKIN' LOVE-Roberta Flack- NIGHTBI RDS-Label le-Epic CAMBRIDGE, MASS. Atlantic LICORICE PIZZA/LOS ANGELES NO MYSTERY-Return to Forever Featuring FUNNY LADY-Arista (Soundtrack) BLUEJAYS-Justin Hayward & John Lodge Chick Corea-Polydor AUTOBAHN-Kraftwerk-Vertigo BE TRUE TO Andersen-Arista HEARTS-America-WB -Threshold PHYSICAL GRAFFITI-Led YOU-Eric Zeppelin- I'LL PLAY FOR YOU-Seals & CRASH LANDING-Jimi Hendrix-Reprise FI V E -A -S I DE-Ace-Anchor Crofts-WB Swan Song FUNNY LADY-Arista (Soundtrack) MODERN TIMES-AI Stewart-Janus -Pretty Things- JUDITH-Judy Collins-Elektra HAVE YOU NEVER BEEN MELLOW- Swan Song KATY LIED-Steely Dan-ABC THAT'S THE WAY OF THE WORLD- Olivia Newton-John-MCA Earth, Wind & Fire-Col TO BE TRUE-Harold Melvin & the LET THERE BE MUSIC-Orleans-Asylum HEARTS-America-WB TOMMY-Various Artists-Polydor Bluenotes Featuring Theodore THAT'S THE WAY THE KATY LIED-Steely Dan-ABC OF WORLD- (Soundtrack) Pendergrass-Phila. Intl. Earth, Wind & Fire-Col ON YOUR FEET OR ON YOUR KNEES- YOUNG AMERICANS-David Bowie-RCA TOMMY-Various Artists-Polydor THERE'S ONE IN EVERY CROWD- Blue Oyster Cult --Col (Soundtrack) Eric Clapton-RSO PHYSICAL GRAFFITI-Led Zeppelin- TO BE TRUE-Harold Melvin & the NATL. RECORD MART/MIDWEST Swan Song MUSICLAND/NATIONAL Bluenotes Featuring Theodore CRASH LANDING-Jimi Hendrix-Reprise TOMMY-Various Artists-Polydor BLUEJAYS-Justin Hayward & Pendergrass-Phila. Intl. FOR EARTH BELOW-Robin Trower- (Soundtrack) John Lodge-Threshold YOUNG AMERICANS-David Bowie-RCA Ch rysa l i s YOUNG AMERICANS-David Bowie-RCA CLOSEUP-Frankie Valli-Private FUNNY LADY-Arista (Soundtrack) Stock HOLIDAY-America-WB FUNNY LADY-Arista (Soundtrack) KING KAROL/NEW YORK I'LL PLAY FOR YOU-Seals & Crofts-WB TOWER/LOS ANGELES GREATEST HITS-AI Green-Hi AN EVENING WITH JOHN DENVER-RCA PHYSICAL GRAFFITI-Led Zeppelin- DUIT ON MON DEI-Nilsson-RCA ON YOUR FEET CRASH Swan OR ON YOUR KNEES- LANDING-Jimi Hendrix-Reprise Song FEEL LIKE MAKIN' LOVE-Roberta Flack- Blue Oyster Cult --Col FUNNY LADY-Arista (Soundtrack) THAT'S THE WAY OF THE WORLD- Atlantic Earth, Wind & Fire-Col THAT'S THE WAY OF THE WORLD- GREATEST HITS-Al Green-Hi HEARTS-America-WB Earth, Wind & Fire-Col THE GREAT FATSBY-Leslie West- ROCK 'N' ROLL-John Lennon-Apple Phantom I'LL PLAY FOR YOU-Seals & Crofts-WB WELCOME TO MY NIGHTMARE- Alice Cooper-Atlantic THERE'S ONE IN EVERY CROWD- YESTERDAYS-Yes-Atlantic I NEED SOME MONEY-Eddie Harris- Eric Clapton-RSO YOUNG AMERICANS-David Bowie-RCA Atlantic WOLF CREEK PASS-C.W. McCall-MGM TO BE TRUE-Harold Melvin & the JOURNEY-Col YESTERDAYS-Yes-Atlantic Bluenotes Featuring Theodore RECORD KATY LIED-Steely Dan-ABC YOUNG AMERICANS-David Bowie-RCA Pendergrass-Phila. Intl. REVOLUTION/ CLEVELAND SUICIDE SAL-Maggie Bell-Swan Song WELCOME TO MY NIGHTMARE- TOMMY-Various RECORD BAR/NATIONAL Alice Cooper-Atlantic BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES- Artists-Polydor Cockney Rebel-EMI (Soundtrack) BLUEJAYS-Justin YESTERDAYS-Yes-Atlantic (Import) Hayward & John BLUEJAYS-Justin Hayward Lodge-Threshold & John WELCOME TO MY NIGHTMARE- YOUNG AMERICANS-David Bowie-RCA Lodge-Threshold Alice Cooper-Atlantic

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Columbia PC 33371 4 G 5 29 CHART 64 NO MYSTERY RETURN TO FOREVER Featuring CHICK COREA/ 1 1 PHYSICAL GRAFFITI Polydor PD 6512 3 F LED ZEPPELIN 55 37 FULFILLINGNESS' FIRST FINALE STEVIE WONDER/Tamla T6 -332S1 (Motown) 35 F SS 2200 F Swan Song El 66 I CAN STAND A LITTLE RAIN JOE COCKER/A&M SP 3633 4 (Atlantic) 57 38 IT'LL SHINE WHEN IT SHINES OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS/A&M SP 3654 13 F 58 39 THE DANIELS BAND/ 5 J FIRE ON MOUNTAIN CHARLIE 3 AN EVENING WITH JOHN DENVER/RCA CPL2-0764 Kama Sutra KSBS 2603 12 F 2 HAVE YOU NEVER BEEN MELLOW OLIVIA NEWTON -JOHN/ 59 41 SO WHAT JOE WALSH/ABC Dunhill DSD 50171 13 F MCA 2133 7 F 60 61 SILK TORPEDO PRETTY THINGS/Swan Song SS 8411 6 E 8 ROCK 'N' ROLL JOHN LENNON/Apple SK 3419 (Atlantic) 6 F 4 THE TRACKS BOB DYLAN/Columbia PC 33235 9 F 5 BLOOD ON 61 43 PRONOUNCED LEH-NERD SKIN -NERD LYNYRD SKYNYRD/ 1073 (WB) 6 F 9 FOR EARTH BELOW ROBIN TROWER/Chrysalis MCA Sounds of the South 363 38 F 3 F 49 YOUNG AMERICANS DAVID BOWIE/RCA APL1-0998 72 TO BE TRUE HAROLD MELVIN & THE BLUENOTES Featuring MIA 23 F m 8 5 AVERAGE WHITE BAND/Atlantic SD 7308 THEODORE PENDERGRASS/Phila. Intl. KZ 33148 (Col) 4 E 9 6 WHAT WERE ONCE VICES ARE NOW HABITS DOOBIE 63 68 BELLE OF THE BALL RICHARD TORRANCE AND EUREKA/ 47 F BROTHERS/Warner Bros. W 2750 Shelter SP 2134 (MCA) 5 F 27 E 10 13 PERFECT ANGEL MINNIE RIPERTON/Epic KE 32561 64 48 SOUVENIRS DAN FOGELBERG/Epic KE 33137 18 E 20 F 11 7 GREATEST HITS ELTON JOHN/MCA 2128 65 65 THE BEST OF THE STYLISTICS/Avco AV -69005 5 F G6 -969S1 12 12 A SONG FOR YOU TEMPTATIONS/Gordy 76 MISTER MAGIC GROVER WASHINGTON JR./Kudu KU -20S1 (Motown) 9 F m (Motown) 3 F KE 33075 13 E 13 10 NIGHTBIRDS LABELLE/Epic 67 70 PIECES OF THE SKY EMMYLOU HARRIS/Reprise MS 2213 (WB) 4 F 23 THAT'S THE WAY OF THE WORLD EARTH, WIND & FIRE/ 68 36 PHOTOGRAPHS AND MEMORIES JIM CROCE/ABC Columbia PC 33280 4 F ABCD 835 27 F 15 15 COLD ON THE SHOULDER GORDON LIGHTFOOT/Reprise 69 71 MELISSA MELISSA MANCHESTER/Arista 4031 5 F MS 2206 (WB) 6 F 70 58 WHITE GOLD LOVE UNLIMITED ORCHESTRA/20th Century VEL (Phonogram) 7 F 11.1 20 AUTOBAHN KRAFTWERK/Vertigo 2003 T-459 19 F 17 11 PHOEBE SNOW/Shelter 2109 (MCA) 23 F 18 16 HEART LIKE A WHEEL LINDA RONSTADT/Capitol ST 11368 18 F 19 14 FIRE OHIO PLAYERS/Mercury SRM-1-1013 19 F 20 21 SUN GODDESS RAMSEY LEWIS/Columbia KC 33194 11 E CHARTMAKER OF THE WEEK 21 17 EMPTY SKY ELTON JOHN/MCA 2130 10 F ® 44 CRASH LANDING JIMI HENDRIX/Reprise MS 2004 (WB) 3 F - HEARTS 23 19 STYX II/Wooden Nickel WNS-1012 (RCA) 11 F AMERICA 24 18 NOT FRAGILE BACHMAN-TURNER OVERDRIVE/Mercury Bros. BS 2852 1 F SRM-1-1004 32 F Warner 25 25 ELDORADO ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA/UA LA399-G 25 F 26 22 ON THE BORDER EAGLES/Asylum 7E-1004 43 F 27 24 RUFUSIZED RUFUS Featuring CHAKA KHAN/ ® 80 BLUE SKY, NIGHT THUNDER MICHAEL MURPHEY/Epic ABC ABCD 837 14 F KE 33290 3 F 28 29 IF YOU LOVE ME (LET ME KNOW) OLIVIA NEWTON -JOHN/ 73 50 PROMISED LAND ELVIS PRESLEY/RCA APL1-0606 8 F 42 F MCA 411 101 FIVE-A-SIDE ACE/Anchor ANCL-2001 (ABC) 1 F 26 BARRY MANILOW 1314 (Arista) 18 F 29 II/Bell 89 SONGBIRD JESSE COLIN YOUNG/Warner Bros. BS 2845 2 F THE MAC DAVIS/Columbia PC 111 30 27 ALL THE LOVE IN WORLD 76 53 NEW AND IMPROVED SPINNERS/Atlantic SD 18118 16 F 32927 9 F 77 79 COMMANDER CODY & HIS LOST PLANET AIRMEN/ 69 F 31 31 JOHN DENVER'S GREATEST HITS/RCA CPL1-0374 Warner Bros. BS 2847 4 F B.T. EXPRESS/Scepter 5117 17 F 32 30 DO IT 'TIL YOU'RE SATISFIED 78 82 DOWN TO EARTH NEKTAR/Passport PPSD 98005 (ABC) 4 F FLYING START BLACKBYRDS/Fantasy F 9481 14 F 33 32 79 81 JUST A BOY LEO SAYER/Warner Bros. BS 2836 4 F BLUEJAYS HAYWOOD & JOHN LODGE/ 69 JUSTIN 80 88 MODERN TIMES AL STEWART/Janus JXS 7112 3 F Threshold THS 14 (London) 2 F 90 VISIONS OF THE EMERALD BEYOND MAHAVISHNU 57 WELCOME TO MY NIGHTMARE ALICE COOPER/Atlantic ORCHESTRA/Columbia PC 33411 2 F SD 18130 3 F 82 84 THE SILVER FOX CHARLIE RICH/Epic PE 33250 16 F 42 TV SOUNDTRACK Featuring CAROLE KING/ CLOSEUP VALLI/Private Stock PS 2000 2 F Ode 77027 (A&M) 5 F m 96 FRANKIE SW 3417 19 F 37 33 URBAN RENEWAL TOWER OF POWER/Warner Bros. BS 84 63 GOODNIGHT VIENNA RINGO STARR/Apple 2834 11 F 92 GREATEST HITS KOOL & THE GANG/Delite DEP 2015 (PIP) 2 F 38 34 NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE GLORIA GAYNOR/MGM - I'LL PLAY FOR YOU SEALS & CROFTS/Warner Bros. 2848 1 F M3G 4982 14 F 87 60 SERENADE NEIL DIAMOND/Columbia PC 32919 23 F 39 41 FIRST MINUTE OF DAY SCOTT -HERON & A NEW GIL LED ZEPPELIN IV/Atlantic 7208 1 F 9 F - BRIAN JACKSON/Arista 4030 89 93 LINDA ON MY MIND CONWAY TWITTY/MCA 469 3 F 40 40 PROPAGANDA SPARKS/Island ILPS 9312 8 F 90 54 COUNTRY LIFE ROXY MUSIC/Atco SD 36-106 12 F 86 FEEL LIKE MAKIN' LOVE ROBERTA FLACK/Atlantic SD 18131 2 F 1:11 - THE CAPTAIN & ME DOOBIE BROTHERS/WB 2694 9 F CFI 87 FUNNY LADY SOUNDTRACK/Arista AL 9004 2 G 92 98 BUSTIN' OUT PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE/RCA LSP-4769 2 F 43 45 HOLIDAY AMERICA/Warner Brothers W 2808 39 F - KATY LIED STEELY DAN/ABC ABCD 846 1 F 44 46 BAD CO. BAD COMPANY/Swan Song SS 8410 (Atlantic) 32 F 94 73 MILES OF AISLES JONI MITCHELL/Asylum AB 202 17 45 47 SHEER HEART ATTACK QUEEN/Elektra 7E-1026 12 F 103 THE DRAMATIC JACKPOT RON BANKS & THE DRAMATICS/ F m SP 5 55 GHOSTS STRAWBS/A&M 4506 ABC ABCD 867 1 F 47 28 WAR CHILD JETHRO TULL/Chrysalis CMR 1067 (WB) 23 F 104 CAUGHT IN THE ACT COMMODORES/Motown M6-82051 1 F F m 59 GREATEST HITS AL GREEN/Hi SHL 32089 (London) 3 97 100 BUTT OF COURSE JIMMY CASTOR BUNCH/Atlantic SD 18174 2 F 85 TOMMY SOUNDTRACK/Polydor PD 9502 2 H 98 56 THE PROPHET RICHARD HARRIS/Atlantic SD 18120 13 F 50 52 PLUG ME INTO SOMETHING HENRY GROSS/A&M SP 4502 6 F 99 78 ALL THE GIRLS IN THE WORLD-BEWARE!!! GRAND FUNK/ 51 51 BACK HOME AGAIN JOHN DENVER/RCA CPL1 -0548 40 F Capitol SO 11356 15 F ® 67 YESTERDAYS YES/Atlantic SD 18103 3 F 100 91 BEHIND CLOSED DOORS CHARLIE RICH/Epic KE 32247 73 F

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1. FEELS SO GOOD 1. GRATITUDE GROVER WASHINGTON, JR.-Kudu EARTH, WIND & FIRE-Columbia KU 24S1 (Motown) PG 33694 2. CITY LIFE 2. RUFUS FEATURING CHAKA KHAN BLACKBYRDS-Fantasy F 9490 ABC ABCD 909 3. PLACES AND SPACES 3. FAMILY REUNION DONALD BYRD- Intl. PZ 33807 (Col) Blue Note BN LA 549 G (UA) O'JAYS-Phila. 4. HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE RAIN 4. WAKE UP EVERYBODY -Fantasy F 9493 HAROLD MELVIN & THE BLUENOTES- (Col) 5. NEW YORK CONNECTION Phila. Intl. PZ 33808 TOM SCOTT -Ode SP 77033 (A&M) 5. SPINNERS LIVE 6. MAN -CHILD SPINNERS -Atlantic SD2 910 -Columbia PC 33812 6. FEELS SO GOOD 7. JOURNEY TO LOVE GROVER WASHINGTON, JR.-Kudu STANEY CLARKE-Nemperor NE 433 KU 2451 (Motown) (Atlantic) 7. RATTLESNAKE 8. TOUCH OHIO PLAYERS -Westbound W 211 JOHN KLEMMER -ABC ABCD 922 (20th Century) 9. MELLOW MADNESS 8. WHO I AM -A&M SP 4526 DAVID RUFFIN-Motown MS 849S1 10. DON'T IT FEEL GOOD 9. LOVE TO LOVE YOU BABY RAMSEY LEWIS-Columbia PC 33800 DONNA SUMMER -Oasis OCLP 5003 (Casablanca) 1 1. VISIONS OF A NEW WORLD LONNIE LISTON -SMITH & THE COSMIC 10. MOVIN' ON ECHOES -Flying Dutchman BDL1 1196 COMMODORES -Motown M6 848S1 (RCA) 11. DANCE YOUR TROUBLES AWAY 12. I LOVE THE BLUES/SHE HEARD ARCHIE BELL & THE DRELLS- has a MY CRY The writing and producing team of Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter re-signed TSOP PZ 33844 (Col) rights society. GEORGE DUKE -BASF MC 25671 long-term agreement with Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), the performing 12. PLACES AND SPACES 13. CLAUDE BOLLING: SUITE FOR FLUTE & Lambert and Potter are composers of hits such as the Grammy -nominated "Country DONALD BYRD-Blue Note a JAZZ PIANO Boy (You've Got Your Feet in L. A.)" by Glen Campbell, Tavares' "It Only Takes BN LA549 G (UA) RA,MPAL-Columbia M 33233 Minute" and the current single release by the Kiki Dee Band, "Once a Fool." From 13. THE SALSOUL ORCHESTRA BMI; 14. PRESSURE SENSITIVE left: Dennis Lambert; Ron Anton, vice-president, west coast performing rights for Salsoul SZS 5501 RONNIE LAWS -Blue Note BN LA452 Brian Potter. 14. WHEN LOVE IS NEW (UA) BILLY PAUL-Phila. Intl. PZ 33843 (Col) 15. KOLN CONCERT 15. MAKING MUSIC -ECM 1064/1065 BILL WITHERS -Columbia PC 33704 (Polydor) from page 38) Soul Truth (Continued 16. MUSIC MAESTRO PLEASE 16. BELLAVIA LOVE UNLIMITED ORCHESTRA - CHUCK MANGIONE-A&M SP 4557 woman in charge and has put together a complete 20th Century T 480 17. ANYTHING GOES portfolio detailing what the group is all about and 17. BRASS CONSTRUCTION -Kudu KU 2551 (Motown) United Artists LA545 G This is without 18. FROM SOUTH AFRICA TO SOUTH notes of spiritual comments. package 18. YOU GOTTA WASH YOUR ASS CAROLINA a doubt the most striking folder ever done for any REDD FOXX-Atlantic SD 18157 GIL SCOTT -HERON & BRIAN JACKSON - 19. DISCO CONNECTION Arista 4044 one group. ISAAC HAYES MOVEMENT - 19. BELIEVE IT called City Hot Buttered Soul ABCD 923 (ABC) THE NEW TONY LIFETIME There is a group from Philadelphia WILLIAMS - 20. KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND Columbia PC 33836 a female Limits. This group is currently looking for TK 603 20. TROPEA If are interested please 21. DRAMA V JOHN TROPEA -Marlin 2200 (TK) soprano to sing lead. you DRAMATICS -ABC ABCD 916 21. MYSTIC VOYAGE call Ron Richardson at Philadelphia International 22. CITY LIFE ROY AYERS UBIQUITY-Polydor PD 6057 Records, (215) 985-0900. BLACKBYRDS-Fantasy F 9490 22. VENUSIAN SUMMER 23. HONEY LENNY WHITE-Nemperor NE 435 (Atlantic) OHIO PLAYERS -Mercury SRM 1 1038 23. BACKHAND 24. HE'S A FRIEND 31) 343S1 KEITH JARRETT-Impulse ASD 9305 (ABC) (Continued from page EDDIE KENDRICKS-Tamla T6 Dialogue (Motown) 24. RETURN TO FOREVER all of a sudden, we CHICK COREA -ECM 1022 (Polydor) in six weeks, then the album started happening and 25. MOTHERSHIP CONNECTION an PARLIAMENT -Casablanca NBLP 7022 25. MISTER MAGIC were reading things that said "overnight success." It wasn't over- 26. BOHANNON GROVER WASHINGTON, JR.-Kudu night success; it took three years. Then came the tours, the new al- KU 2051 (Motown) HAMILTON BOHANNON-Dakar TV interviews, photo sessions and all of a DK 76917 (Brunswick) 26. TRIDENT bum, Vegas, Tahoe, shows, 27. MYSTIC VOYAGE McCOY TYNER-Milestone M 9063 we went from being unknowns to , sudden, ROY AYERS UBIQUITY-Polydor PD 6057 27. HUSTLE TO SURVIVE Johnny Carson show, Andy Williams etc. and it's hard to believe that 28. NEW YORK CONNECTION LES McCANN-Atlantic SD 1679 it's all happening. TOM SCOTT -Ode SP 77033 (A&M) 28. JIM HALL LIVE 29. THE BEST OF GLADYS KNIGHT & HORIZON SP 705 (A&M) a lot of television appearances. RW: The Carpenters have done THE PIPS 29. COKE Have there been any offers or interest on your part in doing a Buddah BDS 5653 COKE ESCOVEDO-Mercury SRM 1 1041 regular series? 30. RAISING HELL 30. PLANET END FATBACK BAND -Event EV 6905 LARRY a CORYELL-Vanguard VSD 79367 Carpenter: I don't want to do a regular show. We're primarily (Polydor)

31. A FUNKY 31 . ANGELS THIDE OF SINGS recording and performing act and I feel that doing a good weekly CITY OF BILLY COBHAM -Atlantic SD 18149 MIRACLES-Tamla T6 339S1 (Motown) TV series would take valuable time and effort away from what we 32. MARCHING IN THE STREETS 32. HOT -Arista 4054 like the most, which is recording. JAMES BROWN-Polydor PD 6059 33. BRASS CONSTRUCTION RW: Are there any other media that you're interested in working 33. TURNING POINT United Artists LA545 G TYRONE DAVIS-Dakar DK 76918 in? theater? (Brunswick) 34. CHAIN REACTION Scoring films or 34. LET THE MUSIC PLAY CRUSADERS -ABC Blue Thumb Carpenter: I wouldn't mind scoring films at all. Our agency is cur- BTSD 6022 BARRY WHITE -20th Century T 502 rently into that. 35. THE CHICAGO THEME looking 35. TRACK OF THE CAT HUBERT LAWS -CTI 605851 (Motown) RW: Do you think that the Carpenters will be recording together DIONNE WARWICK -Warner Bros. 36. BS 2893 1975: THE DUETS a to come? BRUBECK/DESMOND- for long time 36. HOT CHOCOLATE Horizon SP Tree BT 89512 (Atlantic) 703 (A&M) Carpenter: Definitely. I think my selection of material, arranging Big 37. FANCY DANCER and orchestration is very well suited to Karen's voice and vice-versa. 37. BLUE MAX BOBBI HUMPHREY-Blue Note OLIVER SAIN -Abet 407 BN LA550 G (UA) The brother and sister aspect is kind of different. I do a lot of back- 38. CONFESSIN' THE BLUES 38. BEFORE THE DAWN I don't have a solo voice like Karen's. On the ground singing but SD 1680 PATRICE RUSHEN-Prestige P 10098 ESTHER PHILLIPS -Atlantic other hand, she doesn't write songs so we complement each other 39. GEARS in 39. BEAST FROM THE EAST JOHN HAMMOND -Milestone 9062 very well. It works together fine, and even if we get involved other MANDRILL -United Artists LA577 G whatever, I wouldn't ever want to 40. NUCLEUS things, scoring movies, producing, 40. JEALOUSY -Milestone M 9064 stop recording. MAJOR HARRIS -Atlantic SD 18160

41 RECORD WORLD FEBRUARY 7, 1976

www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com RECORD WORLD LLD° LATIN AMERICAN Personaje de la Semana By FERNANDO MORENO DESDE NUEST li Si alguien debe venir por tiene Carnet Profesional de la derecho propio a este apartado, Radio, que desde el año 1.959 este hombre es, Tomás Martin (quince años) está en la Radio, RINCON Blanco. Solo las personas que lo que empezó como presentador N conocemos, podemos catalogar el de programas musicales, que By TOMAS FUNDORA valor profesional y humano de luego llegó hasta redactor jefe, este hombre de solo treinta y que su pasión, aparte de la radio 11 La influencia de la música argentina se hizo ocho años de edad, natural de son, Carlos de 7 años, Maria de 8 notar fuertemente hace poco más de cuatro años, Madrid. Solo un boton, ese años, Javier de 10 años, y ana de llegando a un desarrollo tal que era raro el país maravilloso programa titulado 11 años, que está casado, (lógico) en el cual no figuraran artistas argentinos ocupan- "Los 40 Principales," que, todas que siempre ha pertencido a la do los primeros lugares de los "rankings." Poco las tardes de los Sábados, unen SER y dentro de ella, siempre en a poco se fué perdiendo terreno hasta llegar a los a todos los dicjockeys de la Madrid, que él programa musical- momentos actuales en que la influencia es es- Cadena Ser en un coloquio ameno mente a la cadena y que además porádica y sin gran impacto. De nuevo veo nacer e informativo de los gustos musi- es el orientador de todos los pro- el interés por cooperar con Argentina en la cales de las regiones a las que gramas musicales locales, que ... exposición de su música internacional, producida partenecen un programa que que ... que más podria contarles en el pa¡s con talentos y compositores argentinos. Analizando las durante cinco días de la semana de Tomás? Hombre afable con cosas, quizás uno de los factores que más hayan hecho decrecer la se transmite en FM para cerrar todas las personas que lo rodean, producción ha sido en razón directa con el decreto gubernamental con ese Sábado y poner el colo- es raro que personas que tienen lanzado en la Ciudad del Plata, por el cual se regularizaba la promo- fón final en esa masiva escucha tasado cada minuto de su tiempo, ción radial a un 25% de folklore, un 25% de tango, un 25% de música de "El Gran Musical" en la siempre tengan uno para hablar latinoaméricana y un 25% de otros ritmos. Es indiscutible que la mañana del Domingo. con quienes continuamente llegan protección a la música folklorica argentino brindó sus resultados Aunque solo sea por eso, como a su despacho o en el último de favorables dentro de su propio mercado, devolviendo popularidad a yá indico, merece estar en esta los casos se lo encuentran en intérpretes que practicamente habian desaparecido; lo cual es plausi- Sección, pero, si les contamos que algun pasillo de Radio Madrid. ble. Es cierto, que al visitar Argentina llega uno a admitir que está en tambien ostenta el cargo de Jefe Yo puedo dar fé, que cada vez el país por el sonido que le rodea, pero también es cierto que siendo de Programas Musicales de la que he querido hablar con él, un país tan esencialmente productor, la propia producción interna- Cadena SER, que está casado, que nunca ha existido una demora por cional, también realizada por naturales del país, es licenciado en Derecho, que (Continued on page 44) usando sus compositores, artistas músicos, pro- ductores y sellos argentinos fué perdiendo notable- mente calidad y cantidad. La industria discográfica argentina atrae hacia el país gran cantidad de divasas de moneda foránea que resulta en extremo interesante para cualquier nación latinoaméricana. ,..iERNAiIoNa Hace algún tiempo supe de los planes del Sindicato de Autores y Compositores de la República Argen- La Voz Romantica de tina, pidiendo al Secretario de prensa y Difusión Julio Iglesias de la Presidencia de la Nación, una rectificación de dicha ley de difusión, efectuando cambios en ROBERTO YANES los porcentajes. Y es que naturalmente, la industria discográfica argentina, como la de cualquier otro país, tiene que contar primero IN HIS FIRST JAZZ RECORDING con la promoción y venta de JEAN-PIERRE RAMPAL, Flutist su producto en su propio país, para hacer costeables las inversiones SUITE FOR FLUTE que permitan recuperar en parte su conquista del AND JAZZ PIANO mercado internacional. Y es que decididamente, CLAUDE BOLLING, el Pianist/Composer folklore de Latinoamérica es hermoso, amplio y MARCEL SABIANI, DRUMS muy variado tanto que unicamente pudiera, una MAX HÉDIGUER, STRING BASS acción conjunta de todos los gobiernos y entidades gubernamentales latinoaméricanas, regular el por- centaje de folklore que pudiese promoverse de cualquiera de los otros países sin que llegara a Ricardo Cerotto detrimentar la promoción y aceptación del propio. ¿Porque quien sería capaz de considerar a cual- quiera de nuestras expresiones musicales como la más hermosa, más original o más completa? Por eso, los decretos gubernamentales que INT -904 Compatible Stereo Series 0598 regulen estas situaciones tienen que ser en extremo estudiados, planeados y considerados, antes de Available on Stereo 8 Track Cartridges & Cassettes ponerlos en práctica. El triunfo de Julio Iglesias en el mundo entero se va haciendo notar. Su recepción del "Disco de DISTRIBUTED BY FANIA RECORDS Oro," extendido al intérprete español por sus ven- tas de "Manuela" y la fueza que (leva en Brasil e Italia, conjuntamente DISTRIBUTORS con todos los resultados an- teriores, hacen suponer que sea posible un intento Doran Music, 538 So. Broadway, Los Angeles, Calif., (213) 628-6751 por lograr entrar en el gran mercado norteameri- Musica Latina, 2360 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif., (213) 385-2151 Ismael Rivera cano. Pero para ello, la producción ha de ser cui- All West, 2952 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif., (213) 734-4108 dada en extremo. En su última grabación fueron Eric Mainland, 1460 Park Ave., Emeryville, Calif., (415) 658-9287 incluidos dos temas ampliamente conocidos, en los cuales cantaba el Villaneuva Asturias Corp., 401 W. Girard Av., Phila., Pa., (215) 236-4544 dulce y suave interprete en Inglés. (Continued on page 43)

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Guatemala Puerto Rico Chicago (Salsa) Puerto Rico By RADIO INTERNACIONAL By FRANKIE BIBILONI By JUAN MONTENEGRO By FRANKIE BIBILONI 1. QUIEN ERES TU? 1. YA LLEGO 1. THE GOOD, THE BAD, 8. THE UGLY 1. EL AMOR NELSON NED-Dideca MON RIVERA/W. COLON-Vaya WILLIE COLON-Fania JULIO IGLESIAS -Alhambra 2. AUNQUE TU QUIERAS 2. CIERRA LOS OJOS Y JUNTOS 2. THE SUN OF 2. AMOR LIBRE LUCHO MUNDZ-Dideca RECORDEMOS EDDIE PALMIERI-Coco CAMILO SESTO -Pronto 3. A VECES TU A VECES YO YOLANDITA MONGE-Coco 3. EL JUDIO MARAVILLOSO 3. SE CHAVO EL VECINDARIO JULIO IGLESIAS -Dila 3. FEELINGS (DIME) LARRY HARLOW-Fania WILLIE COLON/MON RIVERA-Fania 4. BUSCA EL AMOR EN UN CAFE MORRIS ALBERT-Audio Latino 4. TREMENDO CACHE 4. ESTE ES ... ISMAEL MIRANDA DANIEL -Dila 4. BELLA SIN ALMA CELIA & JOHNNY -Vaya ISMAEL MIRANDA-Fania 5. SE TE NOTA EN LA MIRADA WILKINS-Velvet 5. CHAMPIONS 5. NO VUELVAS A DEJARME QUIQUE VILLANUEVA-Dicesa 5. COQUI SERENITO CO RTJ 10--Coco GRAN TRIO-Montilla 6. AMOR BILINGUE ORQUESTRA MUNDO-Liznel 6. NUMBER SEVEN 6. DIME (FEELINGS) ELIO ROCA-Dideca 6. SOLINA SOLINA GRAN COMBO-EGC SOPHY-Velvet 7. UNA CARTA EL TOPO-Guanim 7. BARRETTO 7. LA SELECTA LOS TERRICOLAS-Sisa 7. DESPERTARAS LLORANDO RAY BARRETTO-Fania RAPHY LEAVITT-Borinquen 8. CONDUCIENDO DESPACIO SOPHY-Velvet 8. PUPI Y SU CHARANGA 8. WILKINS WAR-Dideca 8. AMIGO PUPI -Vaya WILKINS-Velvet 9. WATCHIWARA CORPORACION LATINA -Music Gem 9. NUMBER SIX 9. FLORECIENDO GRUPO BOTA-Dicesa 9. MELINA ROBERTO ROENA-International YOLANDITA MONGE-Coco 10. PARA QUE VOLVER CAMILO SESTO-Pronto 10. LO SABEMOS 10. UNFINISHED MASTERPIECE JORGE CASTRO -Sisa 10. LA VIDA SE VA Y NO VUELVE JUSTO BETANCOURT-Fania EDDIE PALMIERI-Coco ROBERTO YANES-International (Continued from page 42) Los Angeles New York Nuestro Rin c o n By KALI (JUAN R. Magda Franco pidió la libertad como artista exclusiva del sello que MEONO) By EMILIO GARLA la en Mirla Castellanos de Venezuela firmó con 1. LA FELICIDAD 1. AMOR LIBRE produce México ... GUALBERTO CASTRO-Caytronics CAMILO SESTO-Promto el sello Caytronics de Estados Unidos . . . Cumplió su cometido el 2. VAMONOS HACIENDO MENOS 2. EN SILENCIO Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, durante sus actuaciones en México. EL PIPORRO -Gas TONIA -Pop Hits 3. AMOR LIBRE 3. DIME/FEELINGS Memo Acosta de Discos Gas, empresa que les representa en México CAMILO SESTO -Pronto MORRIS ALBERT -Audio Latino cubrió sus planes promocionales y de actuaciones Latin Interna- 4. LA SOMBRA DEL DOLOR 4. ABRASAME ... KELENA-Musimex JULIO IGLESIAS-Alhambra tional lanzó en Estados Unidos la grabación 45 r.p.m. de Ricardo 5. ME GUSTARIA SABER 5. LA PICAZON Ceratto con "Qué Más Da" (R. Ceratto) y "Exceso de Equipaje." ¡Muy ESTRELLITA -Raff LOS MELODICOS-Discolando 6. CON NADIE ME COMPARES 6. LLEVAME CONTIGO buena! ... Sophy grabando en Venezuela un nuevo long playing con LEO DAN-Caytronics VICTOR IRIZARRI-Teca arreglos de Eduardo Cabrera, Mariano Tito, Porfi Jimenez y Tito Igle- 7. POR LOS BUENOS TIEMPOS 7. SE ME OLVIDO OTRA VEZ sias. Se incluirán dos temas interpretados en Inglés. También Wilkins NIIFVO TESTAMENTO -Raff YOLANDA DEL RIO -Arcano 8. QUE HE DE HACER PARA OLVIDARTE 8. NO PUEDO VIVIR de este sello, se encuentra en Caracas preparando su nuevo larga MAN"H O OTERO -Latin Int. CAUNEDO-Gema duración ... Enrique Márquez es el nuevo Presidente de los Editores 9. EL BIMBO 9. LA MUERTE DE MI HERMANO CHARYTIN-Alhambra ELADEO ROMERO SANTOS -Almendra Mexicanos de Música. ¡Felicitaciones! 10. UNA PENA 10. NO ME EMPUJEN LOS RIOS -Cara LOS VICTUOSOS-Discolor Argentina was strongly influencing -with their musical production- most of the Latin American countries a few years ago. Argentinean Record World en artists were in the top of the rankings in almost every other country Guatemala and their artists were enjoying personal appearances, heavy promotion By ALEX LUGO and general acceptance. Suddenly, the whole movement started to Ya iniciándose un nuevo año Fundada la "Asociacién de (Continued on page 44) y por aquí muchas noticias im- Cantantes " de Guatemala, en ella portantes dentro del ambiente. El figura lo más representativo del sello Cápitol de México que canto popular del país. Esta aso- licensió a EDDIE PALMIERI Discos Latinoameri- ciación es una vieja idea del canos (DILA) le retiró su licencia columnista Vidor Valdez que al Winner 4 L.N.Y. Music Awards y posteriormente la cedió a fin comienza a cristalizarse su Dideca, compañía que actual- idea . . . y cualquier comunica- (Musician, Orchestra, Composer & Pianist of '74) mente detenta los más importan- ción desea tener contacto con tes sellos discográficos del mun- otras similares de otros países y do, convirtiéndose en la compañía cualquier comunicación pueden Only Latin Music Honored in Stereo Review Magazine's con más artistas y sellos del área enviarla a este corresponsal Apdo. "Record of the Year Awards '75" . . . César, intérprete de "Mi 36 "B" Guatemala ó al señor for Plegaria," el éxito que lo en- Victor Valdez, Diario "La Tarde" cumbró en varios países, nos en Guatemala. "SUN OF LATIN MUSIC" prometió "excelentes noticias" en Queremos agradecer al señor el transcurso de estos días, Luis Daniel Uncal de la "VOA" Also nominated (Best Salsa LP & Best Pianist '75) noticias "que conmocionarán al sus conceptos para este corres- ambiente" según sus propias ponal y música quatemalteca L.N.Y. Music Awards for his new LP, "Unfinished Masterpiece" palabras ¡Esperaremos¡ vertidos en su muy popular pro- Now, Nominated for a GRAMMY Muchas de las estaciones grama "Triunfos Musicales Latino- - radiales cambiaron programación americanos" ¡Gracias señor Un - BEST LATIN RECORDING: en vista de los bajos "rating" en cali ... Fono Industrias de Centro- ciertas horas según las últimas america "Fonica" anunció que ha mediciones de audiencias . . . cedido su catálogo para los terri- Daniel es el nombre artístico de torios de E.E.U.U., Canadá, y un joven intérprete que está Puerto Rico a Audiorama Records, "SUN OF LATIN MUSIC" teniendo mucho éxito con un única empresa a la que correspon- EDDIE PALMIERI sencillo tema titulado "Busca el de negociar, editar, promover, Amor en un Café" versión cas- etc. a los artistas agrupados a tellana del popular animador Fonica. Produced by: Harvey Averne Pepe Rodas. Este tema refrenda Recientemente en Centro otros como "Sufriré una vez América Francisco Arenas, ejecu- COCO RECORDS INC. "El más," "Conversaciones conmigo tivo de Discos Fuentes de Colom- Sonido Creativo" coco records mismo" etc. bia. Al buen amigo arenas.

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www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com Nuestro Ringion (Continued from page 43) LATiN decline. Today, Argentina has lost the international markets of Latin America, even though it is an immense source of income for the coun- A PICKS try itself. Many problems had been mentioned as the cause of this lack of aggressiveness and productivity, but the most noticeable one is the one resulting from a government decree in which radio promo- 5HARINE tion was regularized by law with the formula of 25 percent folklore Alhambra ACS 22 music, 25 percent tango music, 25 percent Latin American music and Con grandes arreglos de A. Algueró, J. L. 25 percent other rhythms. In a way, the decree favored the popularity Navarro y Rafael Ferro, Sharine interpreta of folklore and tango in Argentina itself, but their international pro- entre otras "Nadie" (Guijarro-Algueró), duction was not so deeply exposed to the Argentinean public. With "Sonríe, Sonríe" (Guijarro-Algueró), "Co- folklore and tango it is almost impossible to conquer markets which mo Extraños" (C. de la Iglesia-Charina are also creators of their own folklore and . Since the Zaragoza) y "Lo que yo quiero" (Guijarro). folklore of Latin America is so vast and rich, it is erroneous to claim Producción de Lucas Sainz. that any specific folklore from any specific country is the best and With superb musical arrangements by Alguero, J. L. Navarro and richest one. Argentina, being a manufacturer and producer of inter- R. Ferro, Sharine beautifully performs "Como Extraños" (de la Iglesia - national music, had to base the financial aspect of the matter on their Ch. Zaragoza), "Vuelvo Enseguida" (de la Iglesia -Navarro) and "Lo que own consumption and promotion before stepping out to other mar- yo quiero" (Guijarro). kets. Their international music sales figures declined and so did their productivity. Today, there is anxiety in almost all Latin America to THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD help Argentina in this problem, and most labels, radio personalities T WILLIE COLON AND MON RIVERA-Fania JMV 42 and representatives are opening their arms to their product. Union of Con arreglos de Mon Rivera, Willie Colon Oa Writers and Composers from Argentina asked-several months ago- i y Jorge Millet, esta nueva producción de the Secretary of Press and Broadcasting of the Presidency for a com- Willie Colon presenta la popular voz de 741 plete revision of the percentages of music to be played by their radio Mon Rivera en un repertorio en el cual stations. But everything seems quiet. Wake up Argentina! resaltan "Se te quemó la Casa" (D.R.), Julio Iglesias is enjoying great success almost everywhere. He was . r 'l` "Pena de Amor" (C. Alonso), "Ya Llegó" 9 î awarded in France with a "Golden Record" for his sales on "Manuela," ' (F. Felix) y "Julia Lee" (E. Rivera Castillo). and is also going very strong in Brazil and Italy. He is at the top in With arrangements by Mon Rivera, Willie Colon and Jorge Miller, almost every other country in Latin America and Europe. In his latest this package presents the voice of Mon Rivera superbly. "Mosaico No. Ip were included two songs recorded in English. On one hand, the 2" (R. Rivera Alers), "Si te Vas" (E. Rivera Castillo), "Se te quemó la themes are too well known (standards) to be promoted and on the Casa" (D.R.) and "Baila mi Bomba" (R. González). other, his Spanish accent is too heavy. It seems his label, Columbia PHOLHAS from Spain, will try to find a way to 5.tep in the American market with RCA 110.0011 Julio Iglesias, but the production of such recordings should be care- El grupo Pholhas de Brasil se luce extra- fully planned and supervised ... Magda Franco ask for a "release" ordinariamente en esta nueva grabación from his present label in Mexico ... Caytronics signed Mirla Castel- en la cual logran plenamente "Anymore" lanos from Venezuela as their exclusive artist ... El Gran Combo from (Santisteban-Malagutti), "Lonely Boy" Puerto Rico accomplished its goal while in Mexico. Gas Records (Santisteban-Malagutti), "My Sad Blues" (Memo Acosta) was responsible for their promotion and appearances 2-ñ0 (W. Benatti-P. Fernandez) y "Clouds" in Mexico ... Latin International released in the States a single by AS (Santisteban-Malagutti). Grabación realiza- Ricardo Ceratto containing "Que Más Da" b/w "Exceso de Equipaje." da en Inglés con gran fuerza interna- It deserves promotion! ... Sophy is recording a new album for Velvet cional. in Venezuela. Arrangements will be by Mariano Tito, Eduardo Cabrera, Pholhas from Brazil shows here how good they are in English. Porfi Jimenez and Tito Iglesias. Two numbers performed in English will Although influenced by top American and English groups, Pholhas also be included in the album ... Enrique Marquez is the new presi- offers its own thing. "Get Back" (Santisteban-Malagutti), "No More dent of the Association of Mexican Publishers. Congratulations! .. . Chances" (Santisteban-Malagutti) and "Bye People" (Benatti-Fernan- A new album by Ismael Rivera titled "Este es ... " is selling strongly dez). They should make it big in any market. in Puerto Rico. Some of the songs included are "La Cosa no es como antes," "Madre," "La Copa Rota" and "Yo no me quejo" ... And that's LOS LINCES it for the time being! Arcano DKLI-3321 Con grandes ventas acumuladas en la Argentina, Los Linces van situandose inter- nacionalmente. Aquí se lucen en "No On Top, Down Under Debemos Separarnos" (Palito Ortega), "Ese" (Dino Ramos), "Un Muchacho Pobre" (Lalo Fransen-Livi) y "Todavía te estoy" (Llorando). Los Linces are selling big in Argentina. Now they are moving nicely in other areas. Good package! "Amores de Estudiante" (Gardel- LePera), "El Gran Simulador" (B. Ram), "Tu Inocencia" (Limiti- Cavallaro-Figueroa-Carmo) and "Ese" (D. Ramos).

Persona ¡ e (Continued from page 42) su parte. Tomás; ¿te acuerlas de dos cosas o virtudes para que la esta entrevista?. Yo solo tomé gente crea en ella; humanidad unos apuntes porque creí que para saber dar una oportunidad sería capaz de enumerar tus virtu- z todos y para todo, y sinceridad des profesionales en unas cuar- para una crítica constructiva en tillas para hacerlas crónica, pero cualquier momento, si a esto le ya vez, esto no ha sido posible y añadimos un plantel de colabora- sin quererlo, he ponderado más dores extraordinarios, los resulta- al hombre que al profesional, te dos tienen que ser óptimos, pero pido perdón y disculpas, pero esto, lo tiene que ver y supervisar hay algo en tí que sobresale por un señor que está por encima de encima de todo y es tu humanidad iodo sin dejar de ser compañero. The Stylistics' recent Australian tour was highlighted by a special awards ceremony honoring the y tu sinceridad, y creo firmemente Si. Esto puede ser Radio y tu, Avco Records group. Shown presenting The Stylistics with gold plaques celebrating their tour is (left) Kevin Peatfield, acting promotions manager for Festival que la Radio debe de tener estas Buanco tienes estas virtudes. Records Pty. Ltd., the Avco licensee in Australia.

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www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com David Courtney On His Own Purple Party By ELIOT SEKULER LOS ANGELES - Leo Sayer had just begun his first series of club dates in America, donning white -face and a clown's get-up to present his new album of the time, "Silverbird." Not having received too much exposure of his own by that stage of his ca- reer, Sayer opened his act with two songs that had very successfully recorded on his first solo album, "" and "One Man Band." San Francisco's Boarding House had drawn a fairly large crowd Following their Radio City Music Hall concert last week, Warner Bros. Records cele- and just moments after Sayer had David Courtney brated with a party high above New York at the Rainbow Room. John Lord of Deep sung his first verse, a woman in back through all of those years," Purple is seen here being greeted by Larry "Junk Food Junkie" Groce, witnessed by the front of the club swiveled in Warner Bros. east coast artist relations exec Alan Rosenberg. Further to the right is says Courtney. "As a writer, her chair, leaned over to her Purple's drummer Ian Paice. you're always in the background friend and cackled, "That's funny; CONCERT REVIEW and I wanted to branch out and he doesn't look Who-ish." Well, Mushroom Pacts express myself. As soon as the reither does David Courtney. Maureen McGovern: time felt right, I decided it was Courtney and Sayer were Lipman, Levinson time that I broke away." teamed for several years, with the LOS ANGELES - Mushroom Her Time To Shine "Leo was touring in America at former contributing the music Records of Canada has ap- LOS ANGELES In her recent the time and , who - and the latter writing lyrics for pointed Macey Lipman Marketing appearance at Knott's Berry Farm, I was in business with, was mak- that first Daltrey album and two Services, as well as the public singer Maureen McGovern (20th ing the film 'Stardust.' It was the Leo Sayer Ips, all of which added relations firm of Levinson Associ- Century) offered a variety of mus- perfect time for me to settle down up to a very successful relation- ates, Inc., for special corporate ical styles to appeal to the "fam- and start writing my own album." ship. In addition, Courtney, along and product development serv- ily -type" audience on hand in the Courtney worked for almost a with Adam Faith, had produced ices in the United States, accord- Good Time Theatre. year composing, with one excep- all of the afore -mentioned proj- ing to label head Shelly Siegel. Ms. McGovern, best known for tion, all new material, writing lyr- ects. "But I felt like I was holding Initial activities will include her hit single "The Morning ics and singing for the first time CLUB REVIEW special programs in support of After" (from "The Poseidon Ad- 1110,11111111111111111,1,r11M,11,111111111111,,, in his career. The resulting album, Heart, Canadian group whose venture"), is a songstress with "David Courtney's First Day" is current Mushroom Ip is "Dream - ample natural talent - but still Patrice Rushin: a meticulously crafted record with boat Annie." a diamond -in -the -rough, if this as many different "feels" to it as Vital & Vibrant No U.S. distribution has yet show was a fair indication of the there are cuts. been formalized for this Ip or lady's current direction. LOS - every song and every ANGELES-Jazz keyboard "I wanted product by other Mushroom Backed by a capable, if un- ist Patrice Rushin (Fantasy) is a track to be different," says Court- artists, including Spring, Jayson distinguished quartet, Maureen little dixie cup of a person, so ney, acknowledging that there are Hoover, Richard Stepp and Song- paced herself through an almost small that she seemingly has to both advantages and disadvan- bird, noted Siegel. impossibly diverse repertoire, jump off her stool to get the tages to be had from that type which included "Ease On Down her instru- The variety can be desired leverage on of approach. Rainglow's 1st Release The Road," "City Of New Or- ment. Boiling over in the cup is an pleasing on the one hand; on the HONOLULU-Rainglow Music leans," "Swing On A Star," "Liv- it obscure the artist's organic brew of juices that run other, can Inc., of Honolulu has released its ing For The City," "Please Come the be- from Big Apple be-bop to Cali- personality in the ears of first album, titled "A Taste Of To Boston" and "We May Never to fornia electric funk. Ms. Rushin holder. But Courtney's salute Honey." "A Taste Of Honey" is Love Like This Again." The re- his nod and her juices were sampled re- Phil Spector on one track, a limited edition demonstration sultant lack of emotional or styl- cently in her major league debut to on another, album that attempts to expose istic focus, quite naturally, hurt at Frank Rumsey's Concerts by and the lush but inventive use the material on the record direct- the momentum of her perform- the Sea. of orchestration throughout ly to the artists who might be ance, and although the "some- Playing from her new album marks "David Courtney's First interested in recording these thing for everyone" concept has "Before the Dawn," a creative Day" as the work of a major ar- songs. noble motives, Ms. McGovern symbiosis of acoustic and elec- tist. The music was recorded in would be better served by a to make a tronic instrumentation, Patrice Courtney plans pro- Honolulu and features songs writ- showcase featuring ballads (on but demonstrated an ability to create motional tour of the States ten by Ric Marlow, co -writer of which she excels) and preferably here musical images in a composi- is hesitant to perform over "A Taste Of Honey" and songs songs not already identified with tional style unwrenching and in- just yet, owing to the difficulty by Bobbi Boyle, Luchi De Jesus, another performer. genuously warm. "Kickin' Back" in presenting his material on E. Robert Hughes, Jack Keller, "You Know Me Better Than I orchestra. had a light pranksterish quality, stage without an "I Phillip Lambro and Michel Rubini. Know Myself" and "Nice To Be a pubescent spring in its chords. don't want to do it unless I can BMI Pacts Chinnichap Around" were strong points in "Jubilation" was a piece of lyri- reproduce the material as it's pre- her Knott's show, and fine ex- cal beauty featuring melting flute sented on the album," he says. LOS ANGELES - Chinnichap amples of just the kind of mate- solo and a gorgeous centerpiece "I would need a fairly large or- Music Inc., the exclusive Ameri- rial that Maureen does best. With the melody that is receiving attention chestra, or else I'd be letting can sub -publishing company of more of the same, Maureen Mc- at local jazz airwave outlets. public down and letting myself Chinnichap Music Ltd. of the Govern would not doubt shine Josie James, a of a as well." Kingdom, has an knockout down United signed as brightly as the finished gem Patrice's Meanwhile, has already young lady, sang only work exclusive licensing agreement she is meant to be. vocal piece in an engaging way. begun for a second album, with with Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI). Mike Harris Ms. Rushin has had vinyl associa- a return to the studio scheduled Chinnichap, encompassing the tion with many of mainstays, in- for March. Says Courtney: "I ex- music of composers Nicky Chinn cluding Turrentine and Herbie pect the next album to have more and Mike Chapman, represents Springfield to Gottfried Hancock, and her work shows of a flow to it, a more distinct songs by artists such as Suzi LOS ANGELES - Rick Spring- influence from every direction. personality. But I'm really very Quatro, Sweet, Mud and Smokie, field, Australian recording artist/ The kid's a comer, or is she pleased with the first album be- including the recent American actor has signed with Joe Gott- already here? cause I feel as if I've expressed hit, "Ballroom Blitz," as recorded fried Management for personal Michael Wineland myself fully for the first time." by Sweet. management in all fields.

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Karajan with Berman, and a Chopin War By SPEIGHT JENKINS L80 CLASSICAL IN NEW YORK-Last week in the Berman was in Berlin recording column on Lazar Berman's solo the Tchaikovsky. RETAIL REPORT records, his recording of Tchai- Something about the partner- kovsky's First Piano Concerto with ship must have made Karajan FEBRUARY 7, 1976 RAVEL: COMPLETE ORCHESTRAL WORKS, VOL. V-Martinon-Angel Herbert von Karajan on Deutsche respond from deep inside. This CLASSIC OF THE WEEK Grammophon was mentioned. is one of the most romantic rec- SCHOENBERG, SCHUBERT: BOOK OF HANGING GARDENS, SONGS- The man in charge of DG in the ords he has given us in many BEUERIySlLlS Aht1RÉRDSILIRNETZ fttóic ofllleRortterl DeGaetani-Nonesuch United States, Jim Frey, heard years; in fact, it takes this listener TCHAIKOVSKY: PIQUE DAME- some tapes of Berman last sum- back to Vienna in the days when ' Milashkina, Atlantov, Ermler-Col mer when Jacques Leiser, Ber - Karajan conducted the State VERDI: BALLET MUSIC-Maazel-London man's agent, returned from Russia. Opera with all the fire and passion VILLA -LOBOS: HARP CONCERTO- Frey sent the tapes to Karajan in that anyone could ever expect. Michel-Philips Berlin with a suggestion that this And Berman? Give him a great WAGNER: THE RHINEGOLD-Goodall- talent was extraordinary. conductor and the sky seems to Angel he the limit. He is virtuosic and TOWER RECORDS/SAN DIEGO Reaction powerful in both the first and last BEVERLY SILLS SINGS MUSIC AFTER THE BALL-Morris, Bolcom- VICTOR HERBERT To anyone's knowledge, then, movements, but sweetly romantic OF Nonesuch Karajan was the first superstar in the second. The lyricism evokes Angel BEETHOVEN: COMPLETE SYMPHONIES- conductor even to hear a note of the youth of Tchaikovsky as he Solti-London Berman (evidence points to ignor- wrote the piece, with the extra- LI111 1111111111,11111,,, MI111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 CARLOS BY REQUEST-Columbia ance on the part of Ormandy, ordinary technique muted by a BEST SELLERS OF THE WEEK KORNGOLD: DIE TOTE STADT- Bernstein, Solti, et al). Karajan mellowness. It is strange to talk of BEVERLY SILLS SINGS MUSIC OF Neblett, Kollo, Leinsdorf-RCA reacted predictably, demanding youth and mellowness in the same VICTOR HERBERT-Angel MAHLER: SYMPHONY NO. 5, BEETHOVEN: COMPLETE SYMPHONIES KINDERTOTENLIEDER-Ludwig, [hat this man be brought to him context, but this concerto has -Solti-London Karajan-DG

immediately. As often happens something of both. The fire works 11111111111111111111111,111111111111111111111111, 11 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 MASSENET: LA NAVARRAISE- when that maestro speaks, Michel are there-the Horowitzian flame Horne, Domingo, Milnes, Lewis-RCA Gloetz and others who do Kara- burns bright when Berman wants SAM GOODY/EAST COAST LUCIANO PAVAROTTI SINGS WORLD FAVORITE TENOR jan's bidding got to work, and it-but the quiescence and BOLLING: SUITE FOR FLUTE AND JAZZ ARIAS-London- before anyone knew anything, (Continued on page 49,E PIANO-Rampal, Bolling-Columbia RAVEL: COMPLETE ORCHESTRAL MUSIC, VOLS, I, CARLOS BY REQUEST-Columbia II-Martinon-Angel BEVERLY SILLS SINGS MUSIC OF GERSHWIN: COMPLETE WORKS FOR VICTOR HERBERT-Angel PIANO AND ORCHESTRA-Slatkin-Vox TCHAIKOVSKY: PIQUE MAHLER: SYMPHONY NO. 5, DAME- Milashkina, Atlantav, Ermler-Col CLASSICAL PICKS KINDERTOTENLIEDER-Ludwig, Karajan-DG TOWER RECORDS/SAN FRAN. MASSENET: LA NAVARRAISE-Horne, Domingo, Milnes, Lewis-RCA BEETHOVEN: COMPLETE SYMPHONIES- Solti-London FROM COLUMBIA LEONTYNE PRICE AND PLACIDO DOMINGO SING OPERA DUETS-RCA BEETHOVEN: SYMPHONY NO. 3- Ozawa-Philips RAVEL: DAPHNIS ET CHLOE-Boulez- Columbia CHOPIN: PRELUDES-De Larrocha- London WHEN A CLASSICAL DISC HITS BEVERLY SILLS SINGS MUSIC OF VICTOR HERBERT-Angel HANDEL: ORGAN CONCERTOS- Harnoncourt-Telefunken THE POP CHARTS, THAT'S NEWS! TCHAIKOVSKY: PIANO CONCERTO NO. 1 -Berman, Karajan-DG LISZT: TRANSCENDENTAL ETUDES, OTHER PIECES-Berman-Columbia WAGNER: DIE MEISTERSINGER- 1/31 / 7 6-BI LLBOARD, W ith a Bullet Bayreuth Festival, Varviso-Philips FACHELBEL: KANON-Muenchinger- London 1131/76-RECORD WORLD KING KAROL/N.Y. LEONTYNE PRICE AND PLACIDO DOMINGO SING OPERA DUETS-RCA CHOPIN: PRELUDES-De Larrocha- SCHOENBERG: CABARET SONGS- London Nixon-RCA GLIERE: SYMPHONY NO. 3- Raklin-Columbia/Melodiya BEVERLY SILLS SINGS MUSIC OF VICTOR HERBERT-Angel HEIFETZ IN CONCERT-Columbia WEBER: EURYANTHE-Norman, Hunter, HERRMANN: PSYCHO-Herrmann- Gedda, Janowski-Angel Unicorn SONGS AND ARIAS OF ERICH KORNGOLD MUSIC STREET/SEATTLE Baker-Entr'acte BEETHOVEN: COMPLETE SYMPHONIES- KORNGOLD: DIE TOTE STADT- Solti-London Neblett, Kollo, Leinsdorf-RCA BOLLING: SUITE FOR FLUTE AND JAZZ PUCCINI: MISSA DI GLORIA-Corboz- PIANO-Bolling, Rampal-Columbia RCA GO FOR BAROQUE-Victrola BEVERLY SILLS SINGS MUSIC OF MAHLER: VICTOR HERBERT-Angel SYMPHONY NO. 1- Hornestein-Nonesuch VERDI: I MASNADIERI-Caballe, RECORDER MUSIC ON ORIGINAL Bergonzi, Gardelli-Philips INSTRUMENTS-Brueggen-Telefunken M 33233 SCHOENBERG: CABARET SONGS-Nixon RECORD & TAPE COLLECTORS/ RCA BALTIMORE BEVERLY SILLS SINGS MUSIC OF JEAN-PIERRE RAMPAL, "THE KING OF THE FLUTE", VICTOR HERBERT-Angel FOSTER: SONGS-Gregg Smith Singers- ON COLUMBIA MASTERWORKS AND ODYSSEY RECORDS. TCHAIKOVSKY: NUTCRACKER SUITE- Turnabout Previn-Angel MUSIC OF THE MINSTRELS- VIVALDI: CONCERTOS FOR FLUTE AND Early Music Quartet-Telefunken ORCHESTRA-Bream-RCA MOZART: DIE ZAUBERFLOETE-- VIVALDI: FOUR SEASONS-I Musici- . apAy,y Sawallisch-Angel Philips +)"COLUMBIA.' l "ODYSSEY,"MARCAS REG. PRINTED IN U.S.A 46 RECORD WORLD FEBRUARY 7, 1976

www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com CBS Intl. Posts Best Year Ever (Continued from page 3) Yetnikoff said, "It's particularly Swan's "I Can Help" single such as Al Matthews, Andy Fraser, selling widely, not only in his gratifying, to me to see how the topped European radio charts, the Sutherland Brothers & Quiver native country, but throughout rapid growth of the International selling over a million copies and Sailor, an English group the Latin countries of the world. Division's first 10 years has con- throughout Europe, and paved whose first Ip went gold in Hol- In Japan, where the CBS/Sony tinued in 1975. It's a tribute to the way for two additional Eu- land and is selling throughout joint venture continued to grow, the efforts of Dick Asher and his ropean hit singles as well as a hit Europe. In addition to hitting the success was spurred by local colleagues in the division to have Ip which sold well in most of Eu- British charts with their debut artists such as Momoe Yamu- accomplished such success de- rope and broke all sales records records, Tina Charles and Biddu guchi, Hiromi Go, Mayumi spite difficult economic condi- in Sweden, where it topped the Orchestra, two new U.K. acts, Itsuwa and Mizuumi No Kesshin. tions in some of the foreign 120,000 mark. Philadelphia Inter- enjoyed chart success in many In addition, CBS International markets." national's Billy Paul, and Harold other markets of the world, in- delivered international stars Pink In looking ahead to the coming Melvin & the Blue Notes toured cluding the U.S. Floyd for Canada and Japan and year, Asher said that "During Brazil and were met by enthusias- in Holland, Australia. the past year we have seen the tic audience responses and cata- Sharif Dean and Albert West in In 1975, CBS Records Interna- continued strengthening of our logue sales. Benelux, Gianni Nazarro and tional entered into a joint organization. We have broaden- Important CBS Records Inter- Pooh in Italy, Costa Cordalis in venture with Federal Records in ed our a&r and marketing efforts national artists continue to gain Germany, Cecelia and Lolita in Jamaica. English artist Tina to provide us with even greater popularity in virtually every Spain, Joe Dasisn, Annie Cordy, Charles had the number one sin- effectiveness. Despite economic country, reflecting the fact that Nino Ferrer, Michel Fugain and gle in Jamaica. Shortly thereafter problems that persist, we foresee approximately 60 percent of the Dave in France, Murray Mc- CBS International also entered venture in a year of substantial growth and Division's sales are by non-U.S. Lachlan, Michel Pagliaro and into a new joint progress in 1976." artists. Patricia Dahlquist in Canada, Greece. English recording and film Brown in Among the American artists Sammy South Africa, artist David Essex continued his in Phonogram Taps Wolff who enjoyed wide popularity Vincente Fernandez Mexico success on the U.K. charts with and Julio Sosa in Argentina are CHICAGO Jules Abramson, abroad are: Johnny Cash, Leonard -- his new album, "All The Fun Of among their country's leading senior vice president/marketing Cohen, Ray Conniff, Neil Dia- The Fair." CBS U.K. also achieved artists. for Phonogram, Inc./Mercury mond, Bob Dylan, Earth, Wind & substantial success with Ian Hun- Brazil's Roberto Carlos, present- Records, has announced the ap- Fire, Art Garfunkel, Albert Ham- ter, The Wombles, Mott, Russ ly in the process of recording an pointment of Ted Wolff to the mond, Labelle, Johnny Mathis, Ballard, as well as developing album for the U.S. market, position of eastern regional mar- Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, careers for newly -signed artists continued to be preeminent, keting manager. The appointment The O'Jays, Billy Paul, Minnie is effective immediately. Riperton, Santana, Paul Simon, In his new post, Wolff will Bruce Springsteen, Billy Swan, cover eastern New York, New the Three Degrees, Music-Big Three Pact Andy Wil- CBS England, eastern Pennsylvania, liams and Tammy Wynette. (Continued from page 8) director of April -Blackwood and New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, An English promotional visit music books for major artist -writ- Wayne Rooks, director of talent Washington, D.C. and Virginia. by Art Garfunkel and sold -out ers in the April -Blackwood cata- affairs CBS Records. Periodic He joined Phonogram/Mercury be concert dates by Paul Simon re- logues and select material from meetings will also held with after 12 years with London Rec- crea- newed European fervor for these the Gamble -Huff and Gold For- Mary Mattis, vice president ords. While at London, he was a two solo artists and their latest ever copyrights. Among the artist - tive affairs of April-Blackwood's salesman and spent the past writers Ips. Continued belief in Tammy represented in the initial Hollywood office, to coordinate seven years as sales manager of from west Wynette and in her recording music print drive are Janis Ian, projects emanating its New York branch. "Stand Bÿ Your Man" brought , Michael Murphey, coast writers. Publishing execu- strong results in the U.K. "Stand Dave Mason, Billy Joel, Albert tives at CBS and The Big 3 have More British Discs By Your Man" topped the Hammond, Chip Taylor and David already set a series of initial crea- English charts after CBS U.K. re- Essex. Terrence Stevens, director tive meetings in New York to Coming From Pye leased it for the ninth occasion; of marketing at The Big 3 will be schedule a broad spectrum of NEW YORK-Peter K. Siegel, follow-up singles and album also coordinating upcoming projects music print product for the com- president of ATV Records Incor- are enjoying success. The Wynette with Robert Esposito, east coast ing year. porated, has announced that the success story spread through series "The Pye History of British Germany, Holland, Belgium and Pop Music" will be augmented by France. The Three Degrees con- the scheduled February release of tinued to be successful all over. Vol. II, The Searchers Albert Hammond furthered his Vol. II and Donovan Vol. II. worldwide popularity with con- centrated promotional and con- Rick Dobbis cert tours of England and the (Continued from page 6) continent, where he enjoyed Formerly vice president and success with the release of a new general manager at Blue Sky European album, "99 Miles From Records where he worked on the L.A." formation and structure of the A CBS International billing of label with Steve Paul, Dobbis Santana and Earth, Wind & Fire worked closely with Johnny Win- was heralded as a major con- ter, Edgar Winter and Rick cert event for Europe last year Derringer. He was responsible and established a broad base of for overseeing all label functions popularity for Earth, Wind &Fire and coordinating activities with on the group's initial visit abroad, Epic and the Columbia Custom as well as causing a significant Labels. upturn in Santana's catalogue. Background Bruce Springsteen made a brief Rick Dobbis joined CBS Rec- concert tour of Europe in response ords in 1970 as coordinator of to the press reaction he has re- their college program and then ceived there during the past two The CBS -Big 3 music publication drive is set in motion as executives of both firms moved to the position of product years. Tours by Labelle, Blue attend an initial meeting. Seated from left: Herman Steiger, executive vice president manager for Epic/Columbia Cus- Oyster Cult, Weather Report and of the Big 3 and Norman Stollman, director of business affairs, CBS Records Interna- tom Labels. He held that position tional; standing from left are Terrence Stevens, Big 3's marketing director; Robert until 1973, when he left to join Billy Swan were met by enthu- Esposito, east coast director of April -Blackwood and Wayne Rooks, director of talent siastic European audiences. Billy affairs at CBS Records. Blue Sky.

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By LARRY LeBLANC By RON McCREIGHT TORONTO-Methuen Publications held a party IN CANNES-Britain's MIDEM contingent constitutes nearly one third last week in honor of the newly published books of this year's participants, with many new faces joining those more on Bachman -Turner Overdrive by Marty Melhuish familiar. Mitch Murray and Peter Callendar's Bus Stop is well repre- and Led Zeppelin by Ritchie Yorke ... Dave War- sented, Murray being one of the festival's original pioneers, while rick has been named to score the stage produc- newer names include State Records, represented by Wayne Bickerton tion of "The Rowdyman," to play at Confederation (records) and Ronnie Beck (publishing); John Reid Enterprises along Centre this summer. Gordon Pinsent, author of the with Rocket Records and David Croker; and Target Records which

film/book, is writing the lyrics . . . The annual brings Roger Greenaway and Tony Macaulay back to MIDEM along BMIC dinner to be held at the Hyatt Regency on with general manager Harry Barter. This year we are represented at May 5th. the International Galas by Rick Wakeman and The English Rock En- New Ian Tyson single on Broadland is "One Too Many" ... George semble, who play a 90 minute show consisting of excerpts from "Hen- Hamilton IV has been recording at the RCA studio with Jack Feeney ry VIII," "Journey" and "King Arthur." Other notable performers this producing. He also did a week stint at the Horseshoe ... New Bob year are , the Fania All -Stars, Esther Phillips, Henry Man- Ruzicka single on RCA is "Outrageous," produced by Ruzicka and cini and Joan Baez. Garry MacDonnell at Damon Studios in Edmonton ... Also recording Could the next Rollers single be a Tim Moore title? Colin Blunstone at RCA was Roy Payne, who was completing an Ip ... Shannon Rec- has cut two Moore titles since he switched publishing to Nigel Haines' ords has issued a Nancy Ryan single, produced by Mary Reeves and Fuse Music. Bud Logan, titled "Make Me Your Woman." IN LONDON: Tam Paton, Bay City Rollers manager since the begin- Ex -Guess Who manager Don Hunter has announced the formation ning, is allowing the group to go their own way and will now concen- of a new firm, Exhibitions, Images Inc., and will handle fair consulta - trate on handling new Polydor act, Bilbo Baggins, whose second single, (Continued on page 49) "Back Home," looks set to break. Bill Curbishley is managing another new Polydor signing, singer/writer Chris Neal who is produced by Jimmy Horowitz and published by Donny Marchand's Homemade Music. His first single "My Town" is out this week coinciding with his GERMANY signing with MCA for the U.S. and Canada. National press coverage on BBC's "banning" of Donna Summers' "Love To Love You Baby" (GTO) will ensure top 5 placing, although By PAUL SIEGEL on the strength of previous airplay the single is already rapidly climb- BERLIN-As the MIDEM gets tenth annual under- ing the top 50. Barry Manilow's Stateside no. 1, "I Write The Songs" way in Cannes, there is a more positive feeling (Arista), is now available in spite of 's version charting than ever about the increasing prospects for busi- only a few months ago. Instant acclaim too for Dylan's "Hurricane" ness developed from Bernard Chevry's meet. Con- single (CBS) from the also well received "Desire" album. tinuing the international music meets will be the Sensational moves within the industry with Clive Selwood creating second MUSEXPO. President Roddy Sashoua a new post at Pye as head of marketing following the company's announced MUSEXPO-USA will take place Septem- other recent appointment, bringing in Fred Marks to manage the in- ber 8-11 in the city of New Orleans. The jazz ternational division. The Purple Group of Companies, having acquired history of this city alone is worth the visit. a 50 percent share of British Lion Music, also acquires managing direc- "Lady Bump" by Penny McLean is riding the tor John Craig who will look after their entire publishing operation top of the German national charts on Ariola/Jupiter Records owned including their newly -formed German subsidiary, Maredo Musikverlag, by Ralph Siegel in Munich. Siegel with his "Fly, Robin, Fly" which which is to be administered by Rolf Budde Musikverlag. Craig became was number is now in 10 one stateside, the top in Germany with involved with Purple after acquiring publishing on Roger Glover's Silver Convention produced by Michael Kunze. Kunze is currently "Butterfly Ball" and also recently acquired Harry Chapin's material via recording his second Silver Convention album. Midland International Star Songs Ltd. Finally, Magnet has brought in Judy Totton from the Records president Bob Reno just brought over Silver Convention's Greenwich Theatre to replace Sue Dunkley as press officer. gold record from the USA. Ariola Records is hot with their album "Super 20, Super New," with various recording artists riding the top of the charts for the Intl. Talent Show Set for Musexpo second month. Ariola also holds the number two spot with "Treffpunk NEW YORK -A major talent Fairmont Hotel. Selection of art- Herz" ("Meeting Place Heart") with various artists for the third month showcase is scheduled for Inter- ists will be made personally by . .. CBS has a hot new Ip entry with "Greatest Hits" by Simon and national Musexpo '76 - the Roddy S. Shashoua, Musexpo Garfunkel . . . K is -TEL in the number six position with "Deutsches U.S.A.'s second annual Interna- president, who will be checking Gold" ("German Gold") again with various artists ... RCA is in the tional Record and Music Industry in each country for suitable talent number four slot with Elvis Presley and "His 40 Greatest Hits" . . Market-to be held at the Fair- during the next few months. Ex- BASF records has a classical hit with Albert Lorzing. mont Hotel in New Orleans this hibitors who wish to showcase A terrible tragedy hit the "ZDF Hitparade" last Saturday night at September 8-11. The talent show- artists on their own should also the rehearsal when a TV cameraman named Manfred Kupper died case will feature top international contact Shashoua. of a heart attack ... Veteran showman Peter Alexander will be relax- recording artists. In addition, fa- ing in Switzerland after he completes his strenuous concert tour where cilities are available within the Six Locations over 400,000 people will see his show . . . Ariola PR men Gerd Fairmont Hotel for any record Six different locations, capable Dornieden and Willy Klofat tell us that their new Jackie Robinson companies, booking agencies and of accommodating anywhere single "Moving Like a Superstar" combines the disco sound and the managers who wish to showcase from 60 to 1800 people in theatre sound of Munich ... Wersi Electronic Organ executives Wilheim-Erich their artists during Musexpo. seating, will be available within Franz and Reinhard Franz are in the USA preparing for this fall's the Fairmont Hotel. These include American premier of their product outside of Philadelphia ... RCA's Showcase Nights the International Ballroom (1800 Hans G. Baum who had a number one hit in 1975 with George McCrae International Musexpo '76 will seats), the Grand Ballroom (1100 is now readying Scandinavian singing star Gitte and is in negotiations host its own showcase on seats), Emerald Ballroom (550 for another big German recording star who cannot be named as of Wednesday and Thursday nights, seats), University Room (400 yet ... Leo Boudewijns, managing director of Phonogram/Philips in September 8-9, in the 1800 seat seats), Gold Room (190 seats) and Holland, took over the marketing job for Polygram in Baarn, Holland. International Ballroom of the the Orleans Room (60 seats).

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www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com Canada (Continued from page 48) lion . . . Susan Jacks recently in Philadelphia for sessions with pro- ENGLAND'S TooP25 ducer Gerry Ross . . . New Jim and Don Haggart single is "Special

Kind Of Feeling" produced by John Arpin . . . Anne Murray due to record again this month ... Anne Mortifee, appearing in her first one - woman show at Vancouver's Arts Club Theatre, has been turning in Singles unanimous praise from local critics for her six week stint. She's a 1 MAMA MIA ABBA/Epic Canadian artist who has just recorded her first solo album for EMI titled "Baptism" at the Abbey Road Studios ... Columbia Records has 2 FOREVER AND EVER SLIK/Bell pro- flipped Patricia Dahlquist's recent single to "Mr. Fascination" 3 BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY QUEEN/EMI duced by Bob Gallo ... New Terry Jacks single is "Y' Don't Fight The Sea" from the Goldfish Records Ip of the same name. 4 LOVE MACHINE MIRACLES/Tamla Motown Boot Records busy with a flurry of CanCon singles: "My Oh My" 5 GLASS OF CHAMPAGNE SAILOR/Epic by Karl Erikson; "The Gryphon" by The Molly McGuires; "Four -O - 6 LOVE TO LOVE YOU BABY DONNA SUMMER/GTO Thirty Three" by Sean Dunphy; and "Born A Woman" by Rita MacNeil ... United Artists/Canadian Talent Library artist Keath Barrie debuts 7 WE DO IT R & J STONE/RCA Feb. Keath as a concert performer on 15th at the Eaton Auditorium. 8 IN DULCE JUBILO MIKE OLDFIELD/Virgin will be accompanied by an orchestra under the direction of Jimmy Dale, music director of CBC-TV's Bob MacLean Show. To coincide 9 KING OF THE COPS BILLY HOWARD/Penny Farthing with Keath's concert United Artists has scheduled a new single, "I'm 10 EVIL WOMAN ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA/Jet

Only Talkin' To The Wind" . UA's Allan Matthews flew to Vancouver 11 LET THE MUSIC PLAY BARRY WHITE/20th Century for the Electric Light Orchestra date on Feb. 4 to present the band with a gold Ip for "Eldorado." 12 PAUL DAVIDSON/Tropical New Vic Franklyn Ip for UA/CTL is "Leave Tenderly" and the title 13 ITCHYCOO PARK SMALL FACES/Immediate track has been released as a single ... Music Shoppe International 14 ANSWER ME BARBARA DICKSON/RSO has signed an exclusive booking agency agreement with A Foot In Coldwater ... Quality Records has picked up distribution in Canada 15 ART FOR ART'S SAKE 10cc/Mercury Records and the label's first single, "Then Morning Came," of Chariot 16 WALK AWAY FROM LOVE DAVID RUFFIN/Tamla Motown by David Proud ... Quality has also signed a distribution deal with the Quebec label Interdisk with the first release under the pact being 17 SUNSHINE DAY OSIBISA/Bronze "Ne Cherchez Pas L'Amour" by Monique Rousseau and "Apres" by 18 MILKY WAY SHEER ELEGANCE/Pye Richart Huet; scheduled for release in the near future is a single by 19 WIDE EYED AND LEGLESS ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW/A&M Diane Marchel. London Records of Canada has announced the conclusion of a dis- 20 NO REGRETS WALKER BROTHERS/GTO Music Ltd. The product released tribution agreement with Alta initial 21 BABYFACE WING AND A PRAYER FIFE AND DRUM CORPS/Atlantic by Alta consists of three singles, "Crying Crying" by Disco Train Ex- press, "The Girl From Ipanema" by Zakariah and "Let's Do The Latin 22 DO THE BUS STOP FATBACK BAND/Polydor Hustle" by Eddie Drennon and B.B.S. Unlimited ... Dixon and Propas 23 50 WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR LOVER PAUL SIMON/CBS management firm has recently added Jackie Valasek to its staff and 24 LOW RIDER WAR/Island Barbara Onrot and Barbara Hoffman have departed. 25 BOTH ENDS BURNING ROXY MUSIC/Island Karajan, Berman & Chopin (Continued from page 46) thoughtfulness combined with and this listener spent some time Albums warmth and romanticism listening to one then the other. Karajan's 1 A NIGHT AT THE OPERA QUEEN/EMI makes this the kind of record that The upshot, as with Misses Baker 2 24 ORIGINAL HITS DRIFTERS/Atlantic will and should be a best seller. nd DeGaetani, is of two remark- On January 24 New Yorkers had able pianists practicing their art 3 BEST OF ROY ORBISON/Arcade dilemma that can only on a master. the kind of 4 40 GREATEST HITS PERRY COMO/K-Tel happen in this music capital. Take the third Prelude in G They had to choose between hear- Major. Perahia emphasizes the 5 OMMADAWN MIKE OLDFIELD/Virgin ing Janet Baker at Carnegie Hall left hand as he swiftly moves 6 STILL CRAZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS PAUL SIMON/CBS and Jan DeGaetani at Hunter Col- through the notes with a feeling ATLANTIC CROSSING ROD STEWART/Warner Bros. lege auditorium. The former con- of power and thrust; Miss de 7 cert was sold out to stage seats Larrocha balances her hands, 8 WOULDN'T YOU LIKE IT BAY CITY ROLLERS/Bell latter was less full, but achieving a crystalline tone in and the 9 BEST OF THE STYLISTICS/Avco the quality of the two women, the right hand but making one both mezzos and both singing realize how fast the piece moves 10 MAKE THE PARTY LAST JAMES LAST/Polydor is less lieder, was extraordinary. Two with the left. There thunder 11 GREATEST HITS BARRY WHITE/20th Century record companies give the buyer and her two arpeggios at the end ATTACK QUEEN/EMI this month the same fascinating are soft, deliberate; Perahia's are 12 SHEER HEART choice. A few weeks ago this swift, pointed. 13 TUBULAR BELLS MIKE OLDFIELD/Virgin up with a discus- In the fourth Prelude in E space was taken 14 VERY BEST OF ROGER WHITTAKER/Columbia sion of Alicia de Larrocha's Opus Minor, she is immediately warm 28 Preludes of Chopin. Now and even a touch Latin with that 15 THE SINGLES: 1969-1973 CARPENTERS/A&M comes Columbia with Murray strange evocation of the past or 16 ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR DAVID ESSEX/CBS Perahia doing the complete Pre- maybe of distant lands or magical 17 SIMON AND GARFUNKEL'S GREATEST HITS/CBS lude (virtually the same with only places that is her specialty; three more pieces). Perahia is lyrical, emphasizing re- 18 WISH YOU WERE HERE PINK FLOYD/Harvest flection even as he carefully finds Comparison 19 GET RIGHT INTO HIM BILLY CONNOLLY/Polydor That the two can be compared the detail. 20 ROLLED GOLD ROLLING STONES/Decca says a lot for as young a pianist No one who loves the piano as Perahia; Miss de Larrocha is and Chopin could be without the 21 40 GOLDEN GREATS JIM REEVES/Arcade at the top of her form and, as two records. They are a further 22 HISSING OF SUMMER LAWNS JONI MITCHELL/Asylum Donal Henahan said recently in testament to the variety and ex- 'he Times, may not only be the citement possible in Chopin, and 23 20 SONGS OF JOY NIGEL BROOKS SINGERS/K-Tel how two pianists can come up best woman pianist in the world 24 STAR TRACKING 76 VARIOUS ARTISTS/Ronco but indeed the best pianist. Still, with two wildly different, exciting PETERS AND LEE/Philips the two records are comparable, and valid interpretations. 25 FAVOURITES 49 RECORD WORLD FEBRUARY 7, 1976

www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com London Sales Conference (Continued from page 3) in your area, better than we do." high quality art work and exten- is, "If you take it for granted, it stress Ann Peebles. The "Soul On This specialized market knowl- sive liner information built into deteriorates. You have to take Fire" promotion will feature in edge was seen as the key to the the albums. care of it." store browser cards, window independence of the distributors, The London label classical Perhaps the single most im- streamers and selected print ads but Goldfarb noted that a coord- demonstration was given by vice portant item on the Phase 4 label for the Hi label artists. inated effort must be made from president Terry McEwen. McEwen is the "Threads of Glory" set. Great Pop the London head office. In a pres- stressed the strong list of classical "Threads of Glory" highlighted Expectations entation made later in the con- artists on the London Maguire spoke of great expec- label in- the "Celebrating . . . the Bicen- ference, creative services director cluding: Zubin Mehta, Joan tennial" promotion. Special press tations for John Miles and his sin- Don Wardell demonstrated the Sutherland, Lorin Maazel, Sir kits were designed for "Threads gle "Highfly." He announced a advertising Miles tools that London Georg Solti and numerous others. of Glory" featuring a single album album is currently in the would be supplying on a national He also concurred with Herb culled from the six album set. works. The two non -black music level to aid albums the local efforts. Em- Goldfarb's statement that "prod- There is a serialization of forthcoming are "Radio phasizing the company's commit- uct is the number Radials" by Austin -based band one item in "Threads . . ." currently on 46 ment to the independents, Gold- making a record company." To radio stations scheduled to run Greazy Wheels and "The Prom- farb stressed "we promise you back this statement up, his classi- until the fourth of July, and start- ise" by Moody Blues organist Mi- 102 percent London, London, cal division will be releasing a ing next month TWA will have chael Pinder. Pinder's good word London; We streamlined the or- complete recording of "Porgy and segments of "Threads of Glory" for the conference, besides the ganization to use our manpower Bess." Conducted by Lorin Maa- on both domestic and interna- announcement of his first solo to make, break and develop Lon- zel, this work will appear in al- tional flights. album, was "Hopefully every don artists." bum, eight -track and cassette for- couple of years we can put out a Popular Releases mats. McEwen also announced Moody Blues album. The Moody Recommendations The heart of the record busi- One the release of "Also Sprach Blues are not dead." of the problems that ness today is popular music. Zarathustra" conducted by Sir London/Threshold Goldfarb warned the distributors London's popular music presen- believes in Georg Solti. This album will fea- this statement of was the dominance of the con- tation was given by the vice of vitality from an- ture a new English engineering other glomerate record companies in president of popular a&r, Walt viewpoint: they strongly today's technique where 36 minutes can support past marketplace. His recom- Maguire. The overriding cam- Moody Blues cata- be recorded on a single side of logue mendation for keeping London paign theme for the pop division as well as the individual strong an album without loss of quality. albums of in the face of their com- will be "Soul On Fire." Five out Graeme Edge, Justin McEwen is concerned with build- Hayward petition was the use of "intelli- of the next seven London popu- and John Lodge, Ray gence, service ing new classical artists' careers Thomas and being number lar releases will be by black and Pinder. Maguire em- one in and sees Rumanian pianist Radu phasized promotion." He urged the artists. These include "Full Of the value of catalogue businessmen Lupu as a new star on the in to surround them- Fire" by Al Green, "Total Explo- general to the conference, re- selves horizon. with the people who are sion" by Syl Johnson, "Adios minding them of the sales poten- familiar New Catalogue Format with the sounds of today. Amigo" by the Infernal Blues tial of , Moody Goldfarb Supporting the London classical Blues, declared, "Today music Machine, "Don't Let Up" by Tom Jones, ZZ Top and is almost a campaign will be a new like religion and you format Olympic Runners and the sound- Mantovani. can't for their catalogue. Realizing afford to lose that fervor." that track from the movie "Train Ride London's commitment to being He not all distributors are hoped that the expert mer- familiar To Hollywood" by Bloodstone. a full -line record company was chandising with classical music, the London knowledge of the Also expected to figure heavily in reiterated by the "London Has A older businessmen could be staff designed the catalogue to be "Soul On Fire" is Memphis song- (Continued on page 51) blended with the younger record an educational as well as busi- man's feel for the contemporary ness tool. The catalogue gives a marketplace to fulfill the prom- brief history of the artist and London ise of his declaration of inde- music, discography and whenever Enters Tape Market pendent distribution. possible a touring schedule is The London '76 conference England by an engineering team The entry of London into the provided so personal appearances marked the entry of London into led by industry veteran Arthur can tape market (see separate story) be coordinated with in-store the tape market in all configura- Haddy. Haddy, who was a pio- permeates and adds impetus to product availability. "Porgy and tions. Prior to February, tapes of neer in the development of high- all the individual London mer- Bess" is the lead item in the new London artists were released on fidelity stereo recordings, con- chandising campaigns. Audio-vis- book. Director of classical sales London/Ampex tapes. Now all ducted an impressive demonstra- ual product demonstrations in all John Harper is sure that the pop- new product will be marketed tion comparing his new cassettes divisions of London's full -line ularity of classical music is so exclusively under the London running at 1 7/8 ips to a master catalogue were used to further strong that he is looking for a label. The eight track tapes will tape being played at 15 ips. spur enthusiasm for the product single to be culled from the be packaged in a blue casing Most people attending the among the attendees. "Porgy and Bess" album. He said, making them distinctive from the demonstration were unable to The first demonstration dis- "We think 'Porgy and Bess' is the Ampex product which has black perceive the difference in the played the London import cata- essence of crossover." Harper casing. On May 1, London will two taped programs. also logue. Although many distribu- announced that London clas- re-release their past tape cata- Cassette Advances sics were nominated tors do not carry import items, for 11 logue on their own tape label. In Herb Goldfarb stated, "I think Grammys last year. Goldfarb stated that they should the ninety -day interim period London will revolutionize the be there aware of the scope of the The director of the Phase 4 will be some confusion cassette business in the next three London catalogue. The London catalogue, Tony D'Amato, pres- resulting from this situation. to nine months with the ffrr import labels are Argo, Tele- ented his line's demonstration. London executives conferred on cassette. We will take advantage funken, Das the Alte Werk and The essence of Phase 4 is the question of returns from dis- of the mistakes made by our L'Oiseau -Lyre. Leo Hofberg, gen- high quality of stereo sound. tributors and announced that competition. There will be good eral manager of Argo Sight and D'Amato traced the history of they will, in all probability, not delivery. We will print both im- Sound, Inc. gave the import dem- this venture from the recording be responsible for the London/ ported and domestically. We will onstration, stressing that the im- of parades and bullfights in 1963 Ampex product currently in the cherry -pick our product and we catalogue is a port multi -million to today's Verdi "Requiem" marketplace, but will take their will not press everything both dollar business that will continue which will be available in the normal return responsibility for eight -track and cassette." growing as young people show ffrr taped formats. He pointed out London tapes only from here The initial London tapes re- more and more interest in classi- that there is a big market for both on in. leased will include 24 cassettes, cal music. Hofberg stated that "beautiful music" and ethnic The biggest product innovation 11 eight -track and 13 imports. It "both repertoire and packaging music, that is being neglected on announced at the meeting was will feature London pops, classics, are important in achieving both suc- the current product and the introduction of London ffrr Phase 4, Phase 4 classics and an cess." He feels that he has a catalogue level. He told the dis- tape cassettes. These full -fre- English import selection of mostly complete repertoire backed by tributors the catalogue situation quency tapes were developed in classical tapes.

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www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com CLUB REVIEW N.E. Philly Band To Kessler -Grass 1111,111111111111111111,111111 11111 111111 , Gail Kantor: Confidently On Her Own NEW YORK-Performing with Ms. Kantor's crowd captivation Bette Midler as one of the Har - was completed with her self- lettes inaugurated New York's penned "Fantasy To Ride." With Gail Kantor into the world of a loose and easy r&b feel that professional success. Ms. Kantor's reminded this reviewer of the engagement at Reno Sweeney (9) Blackbyrds, "Fantasy To Ride" is showed that she has the talent to the type of song that could easily attain those heights on her own, win an AM audience. She dis- based on both strong original played further songwriting and material and a winning vocal style. performing skills on "Childless Determined Performance Mother," a twist on the mother- It certainly won't be an easy less child theme that still retained voyage to the top, but Ms. Kantor the spiritual touch, a progressive demonstrated the determination country tune called "Emeralds, to see the journey through during Diamonds and Pearls" and "The Hyena Laughs," which combined Kessler -Grass Management the course of her performance. has announced the signing of the N.E. Philly Band, which social comment and entertain- has just completed recording its first single, "Why Don't Opening with a fast -paced tune We Live Together," to be ment. released by Fantasy Records. The song took first prize at this year's American Song called "Chalk It Up To Love," Ms. Festival Awards. The group is currently on an eight week tour of Canada with another Kantor exercised her vocal muscle Backed by Jon Stroll on piano, Kessler -Grass Management artist, Eddie Haddad. Shown (back row, from left) Clancy with pleasing results. She George Lurie on bass, drummer B. Grass Ill, Kessler -Grass crowd Management; Eddie Martinez, producer; Michael Caruso, Barry Lazarowitz and Werner Steve Eisenberg and Rick Rydell, N.E. Philly Band members. (Front row) Walter Barr, knows the importance of temper- Paul Schwartz, Roy Braverman, N.E. Philly Band; and Danny Kessler, Kessler -Grass ing her blues shouting with more Fritzsching on guitar, Gail Kantor Management. mellow timbered tones. During showed herself to be a confident the next two tunes, "Back On and creative performer on the rise. Steve Wax Cayre Reissues Six Your Word," which has a Carole Howard Newman (Continued from page 4) NEW YORK-Cayre Industries King sound, and "Real Feeling," New Duties has announced the release of six she almost was in danger of losing Free Beer Signs Wax, formerly vice president, albums, all reissues on the her audience. There wasn't any- promotion, for Elektra/Asylum, Bethlehem label. thing in particular lacking in her With Kama Sutra wil continue to oversee the pro- These albums, unavailable performance, just the magic that for NEW YORK-Art Kass, presi- motion department's activities almost five years, are it takes for a new talent to hold "Bad, Bad dent of The Buddah Group, has while assuming new overall Frances Faye," "Herbie crowd was momentarily missing. Mann, announced the signing of Free executive responsibilties within The Bethlehem Years, Volume Good Interpretation Beer to the Kama Sutra label. the firm. I," "The Finest of Charlie Shavers, Undaunted, Ms. Kantor quickly Free Beer is currently in the Before joining Elektra/Asylum The Intimate Years," "The Finest won back the total support of studio, completing the recording in January of '74, Wax was vice of K. and J.J.," featuring trom- Reno Sweeney's patrons with of their second album, "Highway president in charge of promotion bonists Kai Winding and J.J. "Everytime I See You," a song Robbery," produced by Alan for Bell Records; he was at Bell Johnson, "The Australian Jazz which she "found off an old Lorber of Lorber/Scheer Produc- for five years. Previous to his ten- Quartet," and a one -disc album Sarah Vaughan album." It's the ure at tions. Bell, Wax was national of highlights from Bethlehem's mark of confidence in a young promotion manager for Jubilee previously released three record performer to interpret good ma- Records. set of George Gershwin's "Porgy terial covered by a great artist 'Music People' Bows and Bess," starring Frances Faye, like "Sassy" in a natural and pro- (Continued from page 4) London Conf. Mel Torme, and Duke Ellington fessional manner. Besides that, Francisco area, and has purchased and Russ Garcia and their it's not an easy task to fight back certain assets of Musical Isle of (Continued from page 50) orchestras. in a club situation. America has Way With Words" program. This which discontinued its one -stop operations in the San campaign for spoken word rec- Francisco area. ords on Argo is highlighted by Rankin Rides High Alan Aldridges' colorful artwork Lipton's Background in conjunction with Argo's ver- Lipton's career in the record sion of "The Butterfly Ball." Also business spans more than 20 being promoted are "The Hobbit" years as a distributor, rack jobber performed by Nicol Williamson and marketing executive. He be and "The Secret Garden" with gan his career with Cosnat Dis- Glenda Jackson. tributing and has spent the last Gordon 10 years with United Artists Rec- The mood at London '76 was ords in a variety of posts includ- perhaps best summed up by na- ing vice president of marketing, tional promotion director Herb president of UDC, senior vice Gordon. Gordon stated, "To me president of United Artists Rec- the name of the game is promo- ords, and most recently as presi- tion. The most important person dent of Musical Isle of America. in the distributorship is the pro- Blaine's career also began with motion man. He's the profession- Cosnat Distributing in the 1950s al. He's aware of all the radio where he was vice president, and stations and all the advertising his most recent post has been as in his market. He knows the com- operating head of Musical Isle's San petition. London Records is a full - Little David recording artist Kenny Rankin maintained his coast -to -coast popularity Francisco operation. line company. London Records with a consecutive pair of "live" remote radio broadcasts in Los Angeles and New One Stop to Open expects the distributorship to York in January. Sold -out crowds filled the Roxy in L.A. for three nights as KWST-FM The Music People, Inc. will aired the opening night's show, emceed by Little David vice president , and maintain the best possible promo- operate a one -stop location in co-starring Little David comedian Franklyn Ajaye. A week later in N.Y. WNEW-FM tion staff. The promotion man aired the opening night "s show as Rankin commenced five nights of sold -out per- San Francisco at 467 Sixth Street, needs top cooperation and the formances at the club. Shown backstage at the Bottom Line are, from left: Steve Paul, and will open a new one -stop best tools. You'll find the invest- Kenny Rankin, Atlantic Records national pop promotion director Vince Farad, vice presi- location in Oakland at 1025 W. dent of national pop promotion Dick Kline, New York promotion rep Steve Leeds, ment is worth it because without MacArthur Boulevard, on Febru- special album projects coordinator Tunc Erim (above), WNEW-FM's Scott Muni and it your distributorship suffers." Atlantic Records president Jerry Greenberg. Little David is distributed by Atlantic. ary 2, 1976.

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www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com CLUB REVIEW Mayer & Perry Join Django Michael Murphey: A 'Cowboy' with Class LOS ANGELES-When "cosmic cal sidelight. cowboy" Michael Murphey (Epic) The show, of course, wouldn't started his Roxy set with a force- have been complete without ful, driving version of his latest "Wildfire," and much to his cred- single, "Renegade," the house it, Murphey is still singing the full of Murphey partisans sus- number with unwaning convic- pected that this was going to be tion - even though he's un- a high-energy show - and they doubtedly performed it hundreds were right. of times. With backing by an always Cate Brothers complementary band (appropri- in a very strong opening act, ately called "The Renegades," and the Cate Brothers (Asylum) dis- featuring Nitty Gritty Dirt Band played a sparkling collection of member John McEuen on fiddle punchy, funky r&b-influenced and banjo), Murphey sang an ex- toe-tappers, most of which can tensive, yet well-rounded selec- be found on their "Cate Bros." Django has signed a publishing and writing agreement with John debut Ip. Mayer and singer/ tion of his songs, culled from his writer Rachel Perry, it was announced by producer/writer Gene McDaniels. First product self -penned repertoire. And while This most promising band con- to be released under the pact is Nancy Wilson's Capitol album, "This Mother's Daughter" his material may have been sists of Ernie Cate on keyboards, and Roberta Flack's new Atlantic album. Pictured from left are Mayer, McDaniels and Perry. stretched a bit too thin over the Earl Cate on guitar, Terry Cagle two-hour show, Murphey's as- on drums and Albert Singleton CLUB REVIEW sured performance rarely failed on bass. To a man they play in to maintain interest. a tight, sparing way, never falling Accompanying himself on gui- prey to perfunctory instrumental Vannelli's Sound Defies Categorization fills. tar, Murphey used his smooth, NEW YORK - It's really no (Roulette). It was an evening persuasive vocals to best effect "Union Man" and "Standing wonder the marketing of Gino filled with many acoustic tex- On A Mountain Top" were on "Carolina In The Pines" and solid Vannelli (A&M) has for so long tures. crowd pleasers, and based on the unsettling story of the "real" remained a difficult task: Gino's From the start, Gino's set was their Roxy showing, the Cate Buffalo Bill, "Wild West Show." music so totally defies any of the tight, synthesized perfection. Brothers who have played their current modes of sound categori- "Pink Lady" (from "Swans - "Storm at Sunup/Love Me To- share of beer bars - should defi- zation that no one seems to know night" precipitated immediate Against The Sun") was a clever itely develop a taste for cham- how to present him to the listen- appeal. "Mama Coco" heightened put-on of the cocktail lounge bal- pagne. ing public. the crowd to a rhythmic frenzy, lad and was a welcome - comi- Mike Harris The fact of the matter is that while "Where Am I Going" and Vannelli's expert blend of pat- "Keep on Walkin'" showed off terned and metered elements mellower moods and great equally encompasses forms of dexterity for the capabilities of (a) jazz; (b) rock; (c) rhythm & Vannelli and the five electronic blues; (d) progressive electric; keyboards behind him. yet is uniquely (e) none of the There are so many various above. fractions of musical demarca- Heavy support from various tion, that it is refreshing to see synthetic keyboards lend what a performer who can take a can best be defined as "Stevie diversity of instrumental art forms Wonder complexities" but with- and come up with something as out a cohesive soul identity to original and appealing as does rely on, Vannelli devotees are a Gino Vannelli. very disjointed group of listeners. It was unfortunate at first for What we have is the creation of Betty Carter to have to compete a sound that is able to utilize the with the sparks of energy that best characteristics of familiar were still left on the stage by styles and create a niche all its Gino, as Betty's blues are of the own. slow cooking variety, and it is Pictured above at the Roxy show are, from left: director, Epic a&r Gregg Geller; The current A&M album, difficult for an audience Caroline Murphey; Pink Murphey; Michael; Dan Weiner, to "key Monterey Pennisula Artists; "Storm at and Norman Weiss, Management 3, Murphey's personal manager. Sunup," has just been down." This however, did not nominated for a Grammy in the deter Carter for a moment; she category "Best Engineered" as is a jazz singer first, last and Capitol Promotes Kathy Wagner was last year's "Powerful People." only. Her set was done her way Gino also has the distinction of or she simply wouldn't have been LOS ANGELES-Kathy Wagner, being one of the first white per- there at all. formerly national publicity co- formers to appear on "Soul Long ago in Betty's career, she ordinator, Capitol Records, Inc., Train." From Montreal, Van- decided that she was a musical has been promoted to the po- nelli has received a 1975 Juno instrument with specific true sition of western publicity man- (Canada's Grammy equivalent) notes and feelings that she ex- ager, announced Dan Davis, CRI as "Most Promising Male Vocal- pressed best. No one told her director of creative services mer- ist," and he and the four mem- what to do 20 years ago, and it chandising press. bers of his band are among the is obvious that Gibralter will Simultaneously, Ines LaBonté few caucasian musicians to open crumble before Betty budges has been named national pub- a show for Stevie Wonder (who from her convictions of singing licity coordinator. Wagner and is a self-proclaimed Gino ad- lyrics from the heart, not the LaBonté will report directly to mirer). chart. Patti Wright, national publicity At what was Gino's "first real Carter's voice is dry and raw, manager, effective immediately. gig here in New York," a most her scat singing is done the way In her new position, Wagner diverse crowd showed up at The scat was meant to be done: fast will be responsible for all pub- Bottom Line to see Vannelli, who and feeling, and the blues slow licity and press information serv- was on the bill with established and pain -produced. ices on the west coast. Kathy Wagner cafe -blues vocalist Betty Carter Mark Bego

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4 Star Complex Nears Completion WB Signs Donna Fargo Gibson To Acuff -Rose NASHVILLE Warner Bros. NASHVILLE Joe Johnson, will be possible for producers of - - Records has signed country -pop president of the 4 Star Publishing television, radio, film and record artist Donna Fargo to a long- and Recording Complex, has dis- properties to start and complete term contract. The signing high- closed that he has a $10 million their product here in Nashville. lights the company's recent commitment to his Nashville They come to Nashville for its activities in Nashville, along with based operation. unique talent pool; they (the pro- other activities which include Johnson moved the home ducers) deserve and Nashville the addition of the label's first Don Gibson (center) has signed an ex- offices of 4 Star to Nashville will supply them total profes- country a&r director who will clusive booking agreement with Acuff -Rose in the spring of 1975, and for the sional custom services." Artists Corporation in Nashville. Shown head up the new, expanded of- with Gibson are Howard Forrester (left) past year has realigned and ex- 4 Star Publishing office has ex- fices in Music City. and Ron Woolman of Acuff -Rose. panded the publishing and re- isted in Nashville for some 15 cording wings of the company in years. The 4 Star Music Annual an effort to develop a new con- Golf Invitational is an annual cept of marketing and distribu- event held in Nashville and John- tion of recorded product. son has produced most of his NASHVILLE REP RT product in Nashville, and through BY RED O'DONNELL these friends and associates ar- Query of The Week: Is Roger Miller leaving rived at this commitment. Columbia? ... 352,260 visited Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum last year. An increase of NSD Relocates 21,611 over 1974's 330,649. August was top month with 69,253 ... It had to happen sooner or later: NASHVILLE-Nationwide Sound BMI's local vocal vice president Frances W. Preston Distributors has moved into a was forced to cancel a speech. However, it took a new 5000 -square -foot building. blizzard to do it. She was skiing in Colorado and Located at 1204 Elmwood Ave., got snowbound Production of 's the new building has its own ... syndicated TV series, delayed for several weeks warehouse and loading dock, will Joe Johnson she recouped from an ailing throat, scheduled to get underway house Music City Mailing Service while this week at Grand Ole Opry House. Understand Jim Stafford is gonna The new Multi -Media Record- (a division of NSD), the promo- be guest on premiere taping. ing Complex is being readied tion and sales departments of Pittsburgh Steeler quarterback Terry Bradshaw, who has just com- for mid -1976 completion, with NSD, and although separate from in numerous pro league football stadia, is prepar- audio facilities available in early the distributorship, will also pleted appearances as a Mercury recording artist. He was March. house Soundwaves Records, ing for personal appearances here last week (with agent -manager Tillman Franks) to hire a band and The 4 Star Complex is to be an Phono Records, Brand X Records, Promoter Dick Blake is setting up all-inclusive recording facility, Music Craftshop, Hitkit Music, be fitted for country -style costumes. said to be at Louisville & St. Louis featuring total audio/video, tape Phono Music and Lioness Ltd., Bradshaw's debut performances, in mid -February on "spectaculars" headed by The Statler Brothers. and film screening and sweeten- Public Relations, also a division for guest shots on the Johnny Carson & ing, video tape and disc master- of NSD. The new building will (Negotiations are underway ing. A full complement of multi house only music business enter- Sonny and Cher TVers. Dave (Lonzo) Hooten, Claude King, Tony track equipment is topped off by prises. Birthdaying: Sarah Johns, Gary 32 in and 32 out NEVE consoles Booth, Wilma Lee Cooper, Donna Stoneman, Buddy Cagle and with total Ampex audio/video Williams. & support equipment. Anderson & Turner Couple of "sweet" ones: "Strawberry Pie" by Johnny Cash The Custom Syndication Pro- "Huckleberry Pie" by Sammi Smith & Even Stevens ... Tanya Tucker's duction Center will be operative Top Country Chart 200 -acre farm is on the market. She and parents, Mr. & Mrs. Beau Tucker, reportedly have $500 thousand invested in the property, the third week of February in In their first NASHVILLE - building, equipment, cattle, etc. Reason for selling: "It's too big and which Brother Dave and Millie recorded duet, Bill Anderson we're too busy," explains pater Tucker. "And we plan to move nearer Gardner will produce their pre - and Mary Lou Turner have Nashville and into a smaller place," he adds. The farm is about 30 sold syndicated radio and theater topped the RW country singles miles from Nashville. shows. This custom facility will chart. "Sometimes," on MCA The Blackwood Singers have added touch of the Bicentennial to their also be available to other radio, written by Anderson, also jingle act. They perform the last -half of their show attired in red, white and and demo clients. marks the first time Bill Ander- Johnson states, "The operation blue outfits-decorated in red, white and blue rhinestones. son has recorded a duet since will service the whole the in- Jim Ed Brown's show now features a trio of girl singers-Renae, of he and Jan Howard recorded Treba and Larisa Fairchild, formerly of Atlanta. The threesome has a dustry of recorded information, together several years back. not just the recording industry. It (Continued on page 56) COUNTRY PICKS OF THE WEEK Cg Ui TAMMY WYNETTE, "TIL I CAN MAKE IT CARMOL TAYLOR, "PLAY THE SADDEST X JIM REEVES, "I LOVE YOU BE- W ON MY OWN" (T. Wynette, B. a SONG ON THE JUKEBOX" (C. M CAUSE." RCA has released an- II n *1 tilYfl141 Sherrill, G. Richey; Algee/ LU Taylor & L. McGraw; Algee/ al other album on perennial favor. z\Ú" Altam, BMI). A super ballad- W Al Gallico, BMI). A beer drink. ite Jim Reeves. Recorded with all and one that could be her in', honky tonkin' number a new instrumental and vocal ac- biggest yet, by the queen of that'll have you putting your companiment added to original country soul. Mr. Producer and pedal to the metal as the vocal tracks by Reeves, it features Miss Tammy have combined walking bass walks all over songs soon to be favorites again. forces here with results more you. Fine harmony adds to the Best are "I Know One," "A Fool powerful than a great norther. great jukebox "feel" on the Such As I" and "When Two The princess of the teardrop tracks. Plenty of requests are Worlds Collide." Another classic sings her emotional best. A waiting for this! Elektra E- for the Reeves collection. RCA monster here! Epic 8-50196. 45299 -A. APL1-1224.

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www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com Redbird Bows ILD 'Rock' Music Hot NASHVILLE - David Redbird, NASHVILLE - Once again, UNTRY HOT LINE producer for Everlov'in Records records have come out on the in Huntsville, Alabama, has an- market exploiting a national fad By MARIE RATLIFF nounced the formation of Inde- -this time the craze of owning FEARLESS FORECAST: has pendent Label Distributors, a new a "pet rock." Started in San hooked it this time! "I Ain't Got company to distribute records for Francisco by an advertising independent artists and pro- Nobody" will have everybody listening executive, the "pet rock" and ducers. Redbird stated that any phenomenon caught on around chartin' Del all over again! new artist or producer can be Christmas and has exploded Dickey Lee has another tearjerker heard and evaluated by the staff across the country with over one called "Angels, Roses and Rain" that of Independent Label Distribu- and a half million "pet rock" is destined to follow "Rocky" to the tors. owners currently cuddling and top of the charts! Jumping on it caring for their piece of the rock. early are KCKN, KCKC, WIRE, KSOP, GRT has released a double WHK, KDJW, WITL, WBAM, WWOK, WEET and KTTS. sided "rock" record with one By popular demand, Warner Bros. is pulling "To- side penned by Gary Dahl, the gether Again" from the new Emmylou executive Harris 1p and it's who created the craze, shipping as a single on February 11. and Chuck McCabe, featuring McCabe _Mel_ Street is moving strongly with on the vocals, entitled "The "That Old Pet Rock of Mine." Devil in Your Kisses" at KKYX, The other side, "Live At The Pet KTTS, KCKC, WEET and WENO. Show," features a rock contest "What A Night" is doing well for with numerous song titles David _Housto_n in Houston, Salt Lake spoofed. City, Kansas City, and Springfield. The other record, on Cin-Kay Bob Luman takes the standard "A by Al Bolt entitled "I'm In Love Satisfied Mind" and gives it new life With My Pet Rock," is the story with a whole new arrangement. Early of a boy and his rock-and David Redbird the raves in Texas and the bond of love between them. southeast. The Gary S. Paxton does a services of Independent With the price of a "rock" bang-up job on "Too Far Gone" star (a new Label Distributors will include at $4 and many homes already song - not the one you remember) and it's promotion, distribution, produc- housing them, rock fans now getting good notices at WINN, KCKN, KSOP and KDJW. tion, pressing and/or art work. have an additional bonus-they The search for the perfect beer - ILD can be reached toll free at can to 1-800-633-2950 drinking song ends with Eddie Rab- or by writing to these records. Rock of crazes, bitt's "Drinkin' My Baby (Off My David Redbird, P.O. Box 4007, play for thee! Don Cusic Huntsville, Alabama 35802. Mind)." Strong believers include KFDI, WHOO, WWOK, WBAM, KKYX, KCKN, KENR, Head and Steagall KLAK, WSLR and KIKK. Condor Inks Emmons Sign with ABC Dot Tulsa deejay Billy Parker is doing SCARBORO, ONT. well on the recording scene in Texas - Condor NASHVVILLE Composer - - Eddie Rabbitt Music of Canada has announced performers Roy Head and Red Kind ." the signing of country artist Steagall have signed exclusive Super Strong: Garwithy"MoreStewarThant, GeoOner ge JonesofLove,Johnny Blake Emmons to the label. contracts with ABC Dot Records, Cash. Emmons, whose own network according to Jim Foglesong, -LP Leanings: The choice from the Sonni James "200 TV series, "Funny Farm," has president. Years of Country Music" 1p is "San Antonio Rose" at been renewed for its third season, Head brings to the label the KBUL and KBOX. "It Took Us All Night Long" from flew into Toronto from Nashville talent he has shown on past chart Johnny Rodri&uez' latest is playing at KIKK. to sign the contract. records like "Treat Her Right," _SURE SHOTS and "Most Wanted Woman." He Album Release Gene _Watson_ debuts for ABC Dot with "The - "You Could Know As Much About The Emmons Nashville -pro- A Stranger" Door I Used To Close." Steagall duced album, "I Wish You Love," originates from Texas but has re- Tammy Wynette "Til I Can Make It On My Own" is - scheduled for a spring release located to Nashville Brenda Lee "Find with where he - Yourself Another Puppet" the first single, "Let Me Do actively writes and publishes Something Lord," being culled LEFT FIELDERS songs between performing dates. from the album and distributed Gary S. Paxton - "Too Far Gone" Known for his own recordings of internationally in April. Eddie Bailes "Love Love Until You Give "Somewhere My Love," "I Gave - Isn't It Away"' Up Good Morning Darlin" and It's A Hit- "Fiddle Man," Steagall has writ- AREA ACTION It's A Hit- ten songs recorded by Ray Charlie Craig - "The Lost Letter" (WSLR) It's A Hit- Charles, Glen Campbell, Roy Al Bolt - "I'm In Love With My Pet Rock" It's A Hit Clark and Charlie Pride. (KENR, WENO) SAMMY MASON Red Young - "Memphis and Me" (KBUL) 24 -Track Service "BOTTLES" HOTLINE CHECKLIST Begun by Woodland on KAYO, Seattle KRMD, Shreveport WIL, St. Louis NASHVILLE - Glenn Snoddy, KBOX, Dallas KSMN, Mason City WIN, Louisville Money Hon Records president of Woodland Sound KBUL, Wichita KSOP, Salt Lake City WIRE, Indianapolis National Promotion Studios, has announced the open- KCKC, San Bernardino KTOW, Tulsa WITL, Lansing KCKN, Kansas City KITS, Springfield WJJD, Chicago ing of a Studer 24 Little Richie Johnson -track studio KDJW, Amarillo WAME, Charlotte WJQS, Jackson Box 3 service. Woodland began opera- KENR, Houston WAXU, Lexington WKCW, Warrenton Belen, New Mexico 87002 tion in 1967 with one studio and KFDI, Wichita WBAM, Montgomery WMC, Memphis has since expanded to include KIKK, Houston WBAP, Ft. Worth WMNI, Columbus Distributed by: KJJJ, Phoenix WEET, Ricmond two full service studios, two WPLO, Atlanta IRDA KKYX, San Antonio WENO, Nashville WSLR, Akron 9711 17th Ave. So. Newman - equipped mastering KLAC, Los Angeles WHK, Cleveland WQYK, Tampa KLAK, Denver Nashville, Tenn. rooms and editing and film WHN, New York WSUN, St. Petersburg facilities. KRAK, Sacramento WHOO, Orlando WWOK, Miami

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www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com Top Billing Inks Dottsy Syndicated TV Appearances Buoy RCA Country Artists NASHVILLE-During the past "Saturday Night Live." three months, such RCA country On November 11, Dolly Parton artists as Chet Atkins, Danny joined fellow RCA artists Chet Davis and the Nashville Brass, Atkins, Charley Pride, Hank Dave and Sugar, , Snow and Porter Wagoner on Dolly Parton, Charley Pride and "The Grand Ole Opry at 50," and the Pridesmen, Jerry Reed, Hank on November 28, Dolly appeared Snow and Porter Wagoner have on "Country Music Hit Parade." been spotlighted on nationally On January 11, Dolly appeared syndicated television shows. on "The Entertainer of the Year The Heckels Awards" which was televised live from Caesar's Palace in Las The Heckels, a group recently Vegas. Dolly will begin taping signed to RCA from West Vir- her own sydicated weekly half- ginia, made an appearance in a hour show in mid -January. bicentennial salute to their state January on Jerry Reed RCA songstress Dottsy is shown at the doorway to Top Billings, Inc., the Nashville- native 9, the based talent agency which has signed the young artist to an exclusive representation "Today" show. Other TV shows Jerry Reed appeared on "The contract. Pictured (from left): Happy Shahan, Dottsy's personal manager who was the featuring RCA artists included: Tonight Show" in December with first to bring the Texas native to the attention of music executives; Tony C. Rice, Jr. "The Tonight Show," "The Dinah guest -host Burt Reynolds. Reed president of Top Billing; and RCA Roy Dea. Dea produced the first Dottsy record, "Storms Never Last." Plans are underway for the debut of Dottsy's first Shore Show," "The Mery Griffin has just completed his second album, "The Sweetest Thing," slated for release in February. Show" and Howard Cosell's movie with Reynolds, entitled "Gator." He is presently looking forward to the premiere of the Bob Witte Joins "Jerry Reed Show," a 90 -minute syndicated weekly music, talk Silverline/Goldline COUNTRY RADIO and variety show which will air NASHVILLE - Duane Allen, in early '76. president of Silverline and Gold - By CHARLIE DOUGLAS Charlie Pride guested on line Music Publishing Com- Howard Cosell's "Saturday Night WIRE reporting "the best book I've ever seen, from a demographic panies, Nashville, has announced Live" in early January. Later, he standpoint." Don Nelson, GM, says the station is a overall numero uno the acquisition of Bob Witte as appeared on "The Tonight and looking great. It's interesting to note how many country stations the administrator of catalogue for Show," with host Della Reese on continue to report high numbers in their markets, a good percentage both companies. Witte will be in January 27. of them holding the #1 spot, and with a charge of placing Silverline/ variety of formats-hard country, cross country, progressive country and "sorta" -country. Those Goldline songs. who have adjusted their formats to their individual markets, and use Wagoner To Limit Background whatever combination of music necessary, seem to increase gross Witte was formerly with Peer points each period. On -the -Road Dates Southern. He is also the current The Country Radio Seminar looks as if it might be the largest in NASHVILLE - Porter Wagoner professional manager for Charlie attendance to date. Some excellent planning will provide better than has announced his curtailment of Daniel's Rada Dara Music. ever panel participation, and good input should be enjoyed by all on -the -road concert appearances those attending. It takes place the February 19-20 at the Airport Hilton effective immediately. Wagoner in Nashville. has disbanded his roadshow in- Kelly Signs Walker A couple of country stations deep in taking tour folk to Music City cluding the Wagonmasters band LAS VEGAS-Ron Blackwood, as promotional efforts have mentioned they're planning on buying and long-time friend and associ- of John Kelly & Associates, has their own busses and then leasing them during those periods not used ate, comedian Speck Rhodes. announced that country music for tours. If you're of such a mind you'll perhaps want to attend the Activities artist Billy Walker has signed a bus auction being held on Feb. 3 in Louisville where there will be Wagoner remain long-term exclusive management more than 50 busses put on the block. Corporate credit can be ex- will active in contract with their firm. tended through the auctioning company. all other phases of the music in- dustry. He plans to continue his Blackwood stated that all Speaking of tours, Lee Shannon of WIRE hauled 92 listeners off to television show, "The Porter business matters, such as all Hawaii and Las Vegas during mid -January ... Jay St. John moves back Wagoner Show," which is in final bookings, promotional plans into the 7 -midnight shift at WVOJ (Jacksonville) ... Stu Wright comes syndication. The RCA recording and tours would be cleared into' WQQT (Savannah) as MD ... Lee Sherwood drops his title as artist will concentrate heavily on through John Kelly & Associates. PD at WQAM and -will concentrate on the morning show. Bob Pittman his own recording career as well will move into the vacated chair and will continue his 3-7 slot. The as direct his energies in other new operations manager, a post which Pittman gives up in becoming areas WWVA Names Knight PD, will be filled by Dale Blanchet (Ms.). of the industry, including writing and the production of Gene Pope comes back to WVOJ as PD (he'd been out doing a real As records. He will also continue to Program Director estate bit) and John Harmon will continue as production director and WHEELING, W. VA. produce Dolly Parton's recordings -- Robert afternoon drive personality . . . Paige Farris (Ms.) joins WXOR (Flor- W. Knight as well as others. has been named pro- ence, Ala.) . .. Bob Holloway of WGSB (St. Charles, Ill) is looking .. gram director of Screen Gems KLAC in L.A. shows a slight upward movement in the latest book and Owepar Stations' WWVA in Wheeling, welcomes Cliffie Stone and the Home -town Jamboree to the air. It's Wagoner and Miss Parton W. Va., it was announced by a mixture of music, nostalgia and commentary based on Cliffie's 9000 jointly own Owepar Publishing Richard Howard, station man- years in country music. The original "Jamboree" was a TV show in Co. and Wagoner will continue to ager, the mid -fifties featuring folk like Tennessee Ernie, Merle Travis, The manage the affairs of Owepar and During his seven-year broad- Tuttles, etc. Welcome back, Cliffie. Fireside Recording Studio. He will casting career, Knight has served The current furor about who's gonna and who's not gonna play the also continue to appear on the as program director for WROC record revolves around Wynn Stewart's Playboy release, "I'm Gonna Grand Ole Opry. and WPXY in Rochester, N.Y., and Kill You." There's a whole heap of fuss about it ... The new Sonny In 1975, Wagoner spent over WMOL AM -FM in Buffalo. He has James Ip is a radio special all by itself. If you haven't had the time, 568 hours in the studio. The in- also been music director at WRFD do yourself a favor and sit down to carefully listen to each track. 'Tis creasing amount of time spent in in Columbus, Ohio; WOKO, Al- an experience in the past. production work accounts in part bany, N.Y., and WNYR in Ro- Please forward all Country Radio information to Charlie Douglas, for his decision to restrict road chester. P.O. Box K, Picayune, Miss. 39466. engagements.

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www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com Nashville Report (Continued from page 53) background in gospel music singing. The Cate Sisters, Marcy and CUNTRY Margie, no longer are with the Brown troupe. They are fiddling and single on local recording sessions ... Colorado's Katy Moffatt, whose single of "I Can Almost See Houston from Here" (produced by Billy Sherrill) is in the charts, reportedly PICKS was paid a $25,000 advance to SINGLE sign with Columbia. Less than a year ago she was a window-washer for King Kong Window Cleaners in Denver! ... RCA's Charley Pride will sing with the Edmonton (Can.) Symphony Saturday night, Feb. 21. COUNTRY SONG OF THE WEEK It'll be first time the Edmonton Symphony has featured a country GENE WATSON-Capitol P-4214 music soloist-and the first time Charley has sung with a symphony. YOU Show Biz, Inc.'s topper Bill Graham, just back from a tour of the COULD KNOW AS MUCH ABOUT A STRANGER Far East, reports that Bill Monroe and bluegrass music are very big in (N. Bryant; Hotei, ASCAP) Japan; especially with the young adults ... Freddy Fender will appear Super sounding Gene has another love for the listeners on a cold in Fort Worth, open a five-day tour of Canada Wednesday and then afternoon. It concerns the lack of communication that intimacy back to Texas for a series of shows in El Paso, Tyler and San Antonio. brings. Strong song! "The Ladies Home Journal" includes Loretta Lynn on its annual list of "Women of the Year." Winners will be announced on a 90 - CAL SMITH-MCA MCA -40517 minute NBC-TV special in early April ... Verbatim statement from THUNDERSTORMS (S. Whipple; Tree, BMI) Tammy Wynette: "I don't intend to remarry George Jones." A Sterling Whipple story -song about a young boy watching a thunder- storm. Put this Petula Clark in town to complete recording work on an album. mighty cloud of joy on the turntable! was the producer. "We did contemporary -pop material," said Moman. Petula hinted that she and her husband -manager, Claude SHANNON-Epic 8-50191 COME BACK AND LOVE Wolff, were seriously considering moving from their present home ME (P. Shelley & M. Wilde; Bop, ASCAP) in Geneva, Switzerland to Hollywood. Easy -paced song that'll gather attention and play. He wants to play with her again, but she's gone. Nice production. Five -string banjo wizard Earl Scruggs, sidelined as result of injuries received in private plane crash Sept. 29, plans to resume his career MIKE WELLS-Playboy P 6061 next Saturday at Indianapolis. "I'll probably fly up there," Scruggs WILD WORLD (C. Stevens; Irving, BMI) said. "My accident (he was at controls of the craft when it smashed) The Cat Stevens classic of a few years back is brought didn't change my opinion about flying. Flying back hit fashion is the safest way to country style here. Tender message travel," he and catchy melody-a world of said. sound. "I believe in statistics," said Scruggs, who got his pilot's license in 1957. "Cars kill more people than wars do." (Is he sure?) CHERYL LADD-Capitol P-4215 Singer -writer David Allan Coe, while taping a TV show at the HE'S LOOKING MORE EVERYDAY Tennessee State Prison, told LIKE THE MAN WHO BROKE MY HEART inmates in the audience that he was (M. Chain; Fox Fanfare/Chain Gang, BMI) worth $5 million (Is he sure?) Ringo ... Starr-remember him?- Songstress sings about her son-who looks more like his daddy every phoned Billy Swan and asked for some material for his upcoming day. A great song and story, and Cheryl delivers it in great form. album ... Production of Jerry Reed's weekly syndicated 90 -minute talk -variety show has halted until May 1. Meanwhile, a song written WEBB PIERCE-Plantation PL -136 by Reed has been selected as title theme for the "Gator" movie, I'VE GOT LEAVING ON MY MIND (W. Pierce & W. Walker, Cedarwood, BMI) starring Burt Reynolds and in which Reed has a major role: the villian. Super tracks, that have Webb rockin' out on a Bayou bounce with Rex Allen, Jr. and his good-looking better half Judy vacationing in Shelby Singleton at the production helm. Country and delta! Florida and the Caribbean. Meanwhile, Rex. Jr.'s Warner Bros.' release of "Play Me No " is moving up the RW charts. STEVE YOUNG-Mountain Railroad MR 101 Truth -in -promotion: Lead line in publicity release about singer- HONKY TONK MAN (J. Horton, T. Franks & H. Hausey; Cedarwood, BMI) musician Jimmy Hooper: "Jimmy was born 5-10-56 in Houston, Texas, This old Johnny Horton classic is brought back in super -fine and funky has never gone hungry, rode freight trains, or hitched -hiked across the form by Steve (Seven Bridges Road) Young. Let him honky tonk! United States." (The story could have included "or never been in prison.") Jimmy, however, has always been in country music, and JERRY METCALF-Scorpion, SC 0504 attended college for two years majoring in music. REACHIN' BACK (Cowan & Anderson; Moss Rose, BMI) Three shows in Greenville, S.C., Charlotte, N.C. and Norfolk, Va. Great chorus will hook any listener on this smooth 'n easy sound. earlier this month, grossed an estimated $100 thousand. Statler Bros., Written by Cowan and Anderson, there's great possibilities ahead here. Tammy Wynette and Ronnie Milsap were featured. Singer Billy Walker signed a management deal with Las Vegas' MIKE LUNSFORD-Starday SD -135 John Kelly & Associates. Kelly handles Judy Lynn (his ever lovin' TOO HURT TO FIGHT (T. Christian, B. Hayes; Shelby Singleton/ wife), Toni Inghram, Stoney Edwards, The Blackwood Singers and Friendly Finley, BMI) Kelly Leroux . . . The doctor has informed Connie Smith that her Super ballad sound that has Mike singing that it's hard to fight back next child-no. 5-would arrive on July 4. when hurt has taken the fight out of you. A hit on hurtin'!

HARPERS BIZARRE-The Forest Bay Company IRDA 167 SAY GOODBYE TO 18 YELLOW ROSES (J. Bocci; Forest Bay, ASCAP) The group that had "Feelin' Groovy" in the '60s is back with this country sound that's sprinkled with western influences. 66 SUE THOMPSON-Hickory H 364 E NEVER NAUGHTY ROSIE (D. Frazier; Acuff -Rose, BMI) 99 Cute and bouncy, Sue has another winner spinner. She knows Rose flows where the wind blows sweet-so she chose to close her nose to E E Miss Goodie no -no's. WW-1000 (arranged by Jimmy Bryant) TAMMY HANEY-Scorpion SC 0503 GO GO GIRL GO AWAY (S. Hamilton; NEW ARTIST NEW SONG Slimbull, BMI) - Tammy is telling the go-go girl to get gone -gone from her main man. It's not a truckin' song, but it is a Go-go Tammy! truckers' song that we've found the GREG ALLEN-Worldwide truckers like and everyone listens to the end. WW -1000 GEARJAMMERS HELPER (S. Reed; Touchdown, BMI) This song will have truckdrivers thinking twice about taking off from WW Records (a division of Worldwide Films, Inc.) home. The "helper" is a home lovin' fellow Distributed Nationwide --while a truckers on the by Sound Distributors, Nashville, Tennessee road, he's home lovin' their wife.

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www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com Co0UNTRY e THE COUNTRY ALBUM PICKS ALBUM CHART JESSI FEBRUARY 7, 1976 JESSI COLTER-Capitol ST -11477 FEB. JAN. WKS. ON Jessi sings as pretty as she looks-and 7 31 CHART writes some powerful songs. This album, 1 1 BLACK BEAR ROAD C. W. McCALL-MGM M3G 5008 15 2 3 THE HAPPINESS OF HAVING YOU CHARLEY PRIDE-RCA APL1 1241 9 with all songs penned by Jessi, deals with 3 2 NIGHT THINGS RONNIE MILSAP-RCA APL1 1223 13 the concept of a relationship from meet- 7 OVERNIGHT SENSATION MICKEY GILLEY-Flayboy PB 408 9 ing through marriage and finally, death. 5 4 REDHEADED STRANGER WILLIE NELSON-Columbia KC 33482 3 Production showcases "It's Morning," 6 5 ARE YOU READY FOR FREDDY FREDDY FENDER-ABC Dot DOSD 2044 15 I and 7 6 ROCKY DICKEY LEE-RCA AFL1 1243 16 "Here Am," "Darling It's Yours" 8 8 COUNTRY WILLIE WILLIE NELSON-United Artists LA410 G 12 "All My Life I've Been Your Lady" best. 9 9 PRISONER IN DISGUISE ,LINDA RONSTADT-Asylum 7E 1045 27 OLD NO. 1 10 19 LOVE PUT A SONG IN MY HEART JOHNNY RODRIGUEZ- GUY CLARK-RCA APL1-1303 Mercury SRM 1 1057 4 Guy Clark is one of the best 13 SOMEBODY LOVES YOU CRYSTAL GAYJ_E-United Artists LA543 G 10 12 11 UNCOMMONLY GOOD COUNTRY DAVE DUDLEY- to emerge from Texas on the Nashville United Artists LA512 G 12 scene. Long known and respected in 13 10 WHAT CAN YOU DO TO ME NOW WILLIE NELSON-RCA APL1 1234 28 "progressive country" and "underground" 25 TWITTY CONWAY TWITTY-MCA 2176 m 3 circles for songs such as "L.A. Freeway" 15 15 RHINESTONE COWBOY GLEN CAMPBELL-Capitol SW 11430 25 For 16 14 WINDSONG JOHN DENVER-RCA APL1 1183 25 and "Desperados Waiting A Train," 17 12 DON WILLIAMS GREATEST HITS-ABC Dot DOSD 2035 14 he includes both of these on his debut al- 18 18 TODAY I STARTFD MINI"; YOU AGAIN SAMMI SMITH- bum along with "Like A Coat From The Mega MLPS 612 43 19 16 SINCE I MET YOU BABY FREDDY FENDER-GRT 8005 15 Cold," "Let Him Roll" and others. 20 21 BEST OF THE STATLER BROTHERS-Mercury SRM 1 1037 28 STEPPIN' OUT 21 17 LOVE IN THE HOT AFTERNOON GENE WATSON-Capitol ST 11443 22 GARY STEWART-RCA APL1-1225 22 23 COWBOYS AND DADDYS BOBBY BARE-RCA APL1 1222 8 Gary is one of the finest of the young, m 21 BLIND MAN IN THE BLEACHERS KENNY STARR-MCA 2177 3 new country singers with a future 30 HANK WILLIAMS, JR. 8 FRIENDS-MGM M3G 5009 4 - than a Florida sunset. This album 25 27 THE VERY BEST OF RAY STEVENS-Barnaby BR 6018 6 brighter 35 LOVIN' AND LEARNIN' TANYA TUCKER-MCA 2167 2 features some great songs done by Gary- 27 24 BA RBI BENTON-Playboy FB 406 7 such as "If You've Got the Money (I've 28 20 THE FIRST TIME FREDDIE HART-Capitol 11449 16 Got The Time)," "I Still Can't Believe

29 1 32 ODD MAN IN JERRY LEE LEWIS-Mercury SRM 1064 5 You're Gone" and along with 30 28 TOMMY OVERSTREET SHOW-ABC Dot DOSD 2038 11 "Quits," 50 ELITE HOTEL EMMYLOU HARRIS-Reprise MS 2236 2 "Oh, Sweet Temptation," "Easy People" 32 26 CLEARLY LOVE OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN-MCA 2148 17 and "Hank Western."

33 29 SAY I DO -ABC Dot DOSD 2037 8 34 33 HARPIN' THE BLUES CHARLIE McCOY-Monument KZ 33802 7 35 37 COUNTRY GOLD DANNY DAVIS & NASHVILLE BRASS- RCA APL1 1240 7 EVERLOV'IN ENTERTAINMENT 36 34 HOLY BIBLE-NEW TESTAMENT STATLER BROTHERS- Mercury SRM 1 1051 11 ASSOCIATES 37 40 TOM T. HALL'S GREATEST HITS, VOL. 1-Mercury SRM 1 1044 18 38 22 HOLY BIBLE-OLD TESTAMENT STATLER BROTHERS- A DIVISION OF EVERLOV'IN CORPORATION, INC.

Mercury SRM 1 1051 11 39 39 LOVE, YOU'RE THE TEACHER LINDA HARGROVE-Capitol ST 11463 5 40 36 TOGETHER ANNE MURRAY-Capitol ST 11433 9 ANNOUNCES 41 38 TEXAS GOLD ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL-Capitol ST 11441 21 42 41 HELP ME MAKE IT (TO MY ROCKIN' CHAIR) B. J. THOMAS- ABC ABCD 912 8 43 47 SWANS AGAINST THE SUN MICHAEL MURPHEY-Epic PE 33851 3 INDEPENDENT - THE OUTLAWS WAYLON, WILLIE, JESSI & TOMPALL- RCA APL1 1321 1 LABEL 45 42 SAY FOREVER YOU'LL BE MINE PORTER & DOLLY-RCA APJ.1 1116 23 46 44 COUNTRY MALE ARTIST OF THE DECADE SONNY JAMES- Columbia KC 33846 14 47 46 BEST OF DOLLY PARTON-RCA APL1 1117 27 DISTRIBUTORS 48 45 STACKED DECK AMAZING RHYTHM ACES-ABC ABCD 913 17 49 48 DOLLY DOLLY PARTON-RCA APL1 1221 27 Attention!! 50 - STEPPIN' OUT GARY STEWART-RCA AP,L1 1225 1 51 51 HEART TO HEART ROY CLARK-ABC Dot DOSD 2041 13 Independent Producers 52 43 THE NIGHT ATLANTA BURNED ATKINS STRING COMPANY- RCA APL1 1233 12 Artists - 200 YEARS OF COUNTRY MUSIC SONNY JAMES-Columbia KC 34035 1 54 53 NARVEL FELTS GREATEST HITS, VOL. 1-ABC Dot DOSD 2036 18 New Labels 55 52 WORLD'S GREATEST HONKY TONK BAND BILL BLACK'S COMBO- HI SHL 32093 14 Now you have a new choice. I.C.D. can distribute your product - JESSI-Capitol ST 11477 through our newly developed system directly to the Retailer. 57 49 REMEMBERING THE GREATEST HITS OF LEFTY FRIZZELL- Columbia KC 33882 10 Promotion Distribution - RAY GRIFF-Capitol ST 11486 1 59 57 EVERYBODY'S COUNTRY DAVID WILLS-Epic KE 33548 18 * Production * 8 60 54 SUPERBOW VASSAR CLEMENTS-Mercury SRM 1 1058 61 58 BEFORE THE NEXT TEARDROP FALLS FREDDY FENDER- Pressing * Artwork ABC Dot DOSD 2020 43 62 60 THE HIGH PRIEST OF COUNTRY MUSIC CONWAY TWITTY-MCA 2144 27 We will help you on any phase of your record. 63 59 DREAMING MY DREAMS WAYLON JENNINGS-RCA APL1 1062 31 64 63 EVERY TIME YOU TOUCH ME (I GET HIGH) CHARLIE RICH- Like to know more! contact 33 Epic KE 33455 Call this toll free number 65 56 REMEMBERING THE GREATEST HITS OF GEORGE MORGAN- DAVID REDBIRD Columbia KC 33894 10 1-800-633-2950 66 55 RED HOT PICKER JERRY REED-RCA APJ.1 1226 12 67 62 A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME RONNIE MILSAP- or write for your Warner Bros. BS 2870 28 KE 17 flee information kit 68 64 I STILL BELIEVE IN FAIRYTALES TAMMY WYNETTE-Epic 33582 alllllll 69 61 BILLIE JO BILLIE JO SPEARS-United Artists LA508 G 14 70 66 SEARCHIN' FOR A RAINBOW MARSHALL TUCKER BAND- Capricorn CP 0601 12 everLov'in Artists LA525 G 10 71 67 I'M A BELIEVER JEAN SHEPARD-United Everlov'in Records, P.O. Box 4007, Huntsville, Alabama 35802 72 68 HERE COMES JOHNNY RUSSELL-RCA APL1 1211 14 73 65 FREDDY WELLER'S GREATEST HITS-Columbia KC 33883 11 74 70 M-M-MEL MEL TILLIS-MGM M3G 5002 21 7, 75 71 HEART LIKE A WHEEL LINDA RONSTADT-Capitol ST 11358 65 RECORD WORLD FEBRUARY 1976 57

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TITLE, ARTIST, Label, Number 50 70 TILL THE RIVERS ALL RUN DRY DON WILLIAMS/ FEB. JAN. WKS. OW 7 31 CHART ABC Dot DOA 17604 2 Q 3 SOMETIMES 51 40 ME AND OLE C. B. DAVE DUDLEY/United Artists XW722 Y 16 68 IF I LET HER COME IN RAY GRIFF/Capitol 4208 3 BILL ANDERSON ® & 53 45 WHAT WILL THE NEW YEAR BRING DONNA FARGO/ MARY LOU TURNER ABC Dot DOA 17586 7 11 MCA 40488 Ell 65 MY WINDOW FACES THE SOUTH SAMMI SMITH/ Mega MR 1246 5 4 THE WHITE KNIGHT CLEDUS MAGGARD/Mercury 73751 8 55 41 SILVER WINGS AND GOLDEN RINGS BILLIE JO SPEARS/ 3 2 CONVOY C. W. McCALL/MGM 14839 12 United Artists XW712 Y 15

4 1 THIS TIME I'VE HURT HER MORE THAN SHE LOVES ME 56 46 PARADISE LYNN ANDERSON/Columbia 3 10240 12 CONWAY TWITTY/MCA 40492 10 ® 78 YOU ARE THE SONG FREDDIE HART/Capitol 4210 3 8 DON'T BELIEVE MY HEART CAN STAND ANOTHER YOU 58 50 WHO WANTS A SLIGHTLY USED WOMAN CONNIE CATO/ TANYA TUCKER/MCA 40497 9 Capitol 4169 12 11 GOODHEARTED WOMAN WAYLON & WILLIE- E72 TOO BIG A PRICE TO PAY KENNY PRICE/RCA PB 10460 3 RCA PB 10529 7 67 SHINE ON RONNIE PROPHET/RCA PB 50136 4 7 7 SOMEBODY LOVES YOU CRYSTAL GAYLE/ 61 61 MEET ME LATER MARGO SMITH/20th Century TC 2255 8 United Artists XW740 Y 11 ED 73 SWEET SENSUOUS FEELINGS SUE RICHARDS/ 8 9 AMAZING GRACE (USED TO BE HER FAVORITE SONG) ABC Dot DOA 17600 3 AMAZING RHYTHM ACES/ABC 12142 11 63 58 I JUST LOVE BEING A WOMAN BARBARA FAIRCHILD/ 9 10 THE HAPPINESS OF HAVING YOU CHARLEY PRIDE/ Columbia 3 10261 6 RCA PB 10455 10 79 PALOMA BLANCA GEORGE BAKER SELECTION/ 10 12 SOMEBODY Oil HOLD ME (UNTIL SHE PASSES BY) Warner Bros. WBS 8115 3 NARVEL FELTS/ABC Dot 10 DOA 17598 65 71 SOMETIMES JOHNNY LEE/ABC Dot DOA 17603 7 16 HANK WILLIAMS, YOU WROTE MY LIFE MOE BANDY/ 66 66 ERES TU (TOUCH THE WIND) SONNY JAMES/ Columbia 3 10265 8 Columbia 3 10249 6 12 6 WHEN THE TINGLE BECOMES A CHILL LORETTA LYNN/ m 80 (TIL) I KISSED YOU CONNIE SMITH/Columbia 3 10277 2 MCA 40484 13 68 74 LOVE WAS THE WIND MELBA MONTGOMERY/Elektra 45296 5 13 15 FLY AWAY JOHN DENVER/RCA PB 10517 9 83 THE PRISONER'S SONG SONNY JAMES/Columbia 3 10276 2 24 REMEMBER ME WILLIE NELSON/Columbia 3 10275 6 m 82 PLAY ME NO SAD SONGS REX ALLEN, JR./Warner Bros. 15 17 I'M SORRY CHARLIE JONI LEE/MCA 40501 9 WBS 8171 3 m 21 STANDING ROOM ONLY BARBARA MANDRELL/ IMI 87 I'M SO LONESOME (I COULD CRY) TERRY BRADSHAW/ ABC Dot DOA 17601 7 Mercury 73760 2 17 18 FEEL AGAIN FARON YOUNG/Mercury 73731 8 72 51 SHADOWS OF MY MIND VERNON OXFORD/RCA PB 10442 11 18 19 LOVE LIFTED ME KENNY ROGERS/United Artists XW746 Y 11 90 I JUST GOT A FEELING LaCOSTA/Capitol 4209 2 19 20 SINCE I FELL FOR YOU CHARLIE RICH/Epic 8 50182 7 ® 74 81 I'M HIGH ON YOU JACK BLANCHARD & MISTY MORGAN/ 20 22 MOTELS AND MEMORIES T. G. SHEPPARD/Melodyland Epic 8 50181 4 ME 6028 7 El 95 THE GOOD NIGHT SPECIAL LITTLE DAVID WILKINS/ 26 FASTER HORSES TOM T. HALL/Mercury 73755 5 MCA 40510 2 28 THE SWEETEST GIFT/TRACKS OF MY TEARS 76 53 NOW EVERYBODY KNOWS CHARLIE RICH/RCA PB 10458 8 LINDA RONSTADT & EMMYLOU HARRIS/Asylum 45295 6 E94 OH SWEET TEMPTATION GARY STEWART/RCA PB 10550 2 23 27 DON'T STOP IN MY WORLD (IF YOU DON'T MEAN TO STAY) 88 FIRE ON THE BAYOU BILL BLACK'S COMBO/Hi SN2301 2 BILLY WALKER/RCA PB 10466 7 En 30 LONGHAIRED REDNECK DAVID ALLAN COE/ CHARTMAKER OF THE WEEK Columbia 3 10254 7 ELI - THE BATTLE 25 25 SHE'S HELPING ME GET OVER YOU JOE STAMPLEY/ GEORGE JONES Epic 8 50179 8 Epic 8 50187 1 34 BROKEN LADY LARRY GATLIN/Monument ZS8 8680 8 38 THE ROOTS OF MY RAISING MERLE HAGGARD/Capitol 4204 4 ® 80 75 WHO'S GONNA RUN THE TRUCK STOP IN TUBA CITY 35 WILD SIDE OF LIFE FREDDY FENDER/GRT 039 5 WHEN I'M GONE LeROY VAN DYKE/ABC Dot DOA 17597 8 29 5 THE BLIND MAN IN THE BLEACHERS KENNY STARR/ 81 54 HUCKLEBERRY PIE EVEN STEVENS & SAMMI SMITH/ MCA 40474 15 Elektra 45292 9 30 IT'S JESSI 39 MORNING COLTER/Capitol 4200 6 - DRINKIN' MY BABY (OFF MY MIND) EDDIE RABBITT/ 31 23 QUEEN OF THE SILVER DOLLAR DAVE & SUGAR/ Elektra 45301 1 RCA PB 10425 12 - ANGELS ROSES AND RAIN DICKEY LEE/RCA PB 10543 1 32 32 FREE TO BE EDDY RAVEN/ABC Dot DOA 17595 8 33 13 OVERNIGHT SENSATION MICKEY GILLEY/Playboy 6055 12 YOU'LL LOSE A GOOD THING FREDDY FENDER/ 34 29 I'LL BE YOUR SAN ANTONE ROSE DOTTSY/RCA PB 10423 12 ABC Dot DOA 17607 1 35 14 LET IT SHINE OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN/MCA 40495 10 85 85 GENTLE FIRE JOHNNY DUNCAN/Columbia 3 10262 5 36 31 BLACKBIRD STONEY EDWARDS/Capitol 4188 10 FIND YOURSELF ANOTHER PUPPET BRENDA LEE/MCA 40511 1 ® 48 HOW GREAT THOU ART STATLER BROTHERS/Mercury 73732 6 100 THE CALL ANNE MURRAY/Capitol 4207 2 38 33 SOMETIMES I TALK IN MY SLEEP RANDY CORNOR/ - DON'T BOOGIE WOOGIE (WHEN YOU SAY YOUR ABC Dot DOA 17592 15 PRAYERS AT NIGHT) JERRY LEE LEWIS/Mercury 73763 1 47 PHANTOM 309 RED SOVINE/Starday 101 6 99 JUNK FOOD JUNKIE LARRY GROCE/Warner Bros. 40 49 YOU MAKE LIFE EASY JOE STAMPLEY/ABC Dot DOA 17599 6 WBS 8165 2 90 96 SAN ANTONIO STROLL/MAIDEN'S PRAYER m 55 ANOTHER MORNING JIM ED BROWN/RCA PB 10531 5 42 42 BUMP BOUNCE BOOGIE ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL/ MAURY FINNEY/Soundwaves SW4525 5 Capitol 4187 9 91 91 CIRCLE OF TEARS CHIP TAYLOR/Warner Bros. WBS 8159 4 43 44 ANOTHER NEON NIGHT JEAN SHEPARD/United Artists 92 - A SATISFIED MIND BOB LUMAN/Epic 8 50183 1 93 93 4 XW745 Y 8 I'M A WHITE BOY JIM MUNDY/ABC Dot DOA 17602 94 98 I CAN ALMOST SEE HOUSTON FROM HERE KATY 44 36 MAMMAS, DON'T LET YOUR BABIES GROW UP TO BE MOFFATT/ COWBOYS ED BRUCE/United Artists XW732 Y 14 Columbia 3 10271 3 95 THE DOOR I USED TO CLOSE ROY HEAD/ 45 37 JUST IN CASE RONNIE MILSAP/RCA PB 10420 16 - ABC Dot DOA 17608 1 64 PICK ME UP ON YOUR WAY DOWN BOBBY G. RICE/ 96 86 HONEY, TOAST AND SUNSHINE SUSAN RAYE/Capitol 4197 6 GRT 036 4 97 - THE DOOR I USED TO CLOSE MARILYN SELLARS/Mega 1242 1 60 IF I HAD IT TO DO ALL OVER AGAIN ROY CLARK/ 98 92 IT DON'T BOTHER ME BEN REECE/20th Century TC 2262 5 ABC Dot DOA 17605 3 99 - TELL IT LIKE IT IS JOHN WESLEY RYLES/Music Mill 1001 1 48 43 COUNTRY BOY GLEN CAMPBELL/Capitol 4155 15 100 - I CAN'T QUIT CHEATIN' ON YOU MUNDO EARWOOD/ 56 YOUNG LOVE RAY ED STEVENS/Barnaby 618 5 Epic 8 50185 1

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