Five Pop LPs From Polydor NEW YORK-Polydor Inc. has an- Freddie Robinson, . nounced a release of five new pop James Brown's "Soul Classics Vol. albums for May, from John Maya11, 1" is a collection of Brown's greatest James Brown, Randall's Island, Ar- hits, as "Sex Machine", "Cold Sweat", thur Fiedler and Shaky Jake Harris. "Super Bad", "Give It Up or Turn It John Mayall's "Jazz Blues Fusion" A Loose" and "It's a Man's World" was recorded live in Boston and New all presented in the original record- York, and features Mayall's new ings. Brown continues to tour the band, which includes drummer Ron country with his James Brown Revue. Selico; Blue Mitchell, trumpet; and "Rock and Roll City" by Randall's Island, currently appearing as the pit band for the Broadway production of New Buddah LPs "Jesus Christ Superstar", is an al- And Distrib Pact bum that combines rock, jazz and classical influences. Led by Elliott NEW YORK-Buddah Records has Randall, the group is currently put- acquired American distribution for ting together a in support of the Charisma Records, an indie English tour label headed by Tony Stratton -Smith. new album, and may appear in Africa In addition to the deal, Buddah also during the summer months. announced the release of new album A new album from Arthur Fiedler product. and the Boston Pops titled "What the POISED-Concert producer Ron Delsner (1.) Stephen Stills, and Ahmet Erte - The new albums and their artists World Needs Now . . . The Burt gun, (r.) president of Atlantic Records shown at last week's (3) press con- are: "Stories;" "Meanwhile Back At Bacharach-Hal David Songbook" is ference for Stills' new band, Manassas, before their Carnegie Hall, New York The World," Roger Cook; "Nursery included in Polydor's release. Follow- concert debut (4). Held at the Hotel Carlyle, event was attended by the city's Cryme," Genesis; "Jubilation," Paul press and rock journalists. ing his "Paul Simon Songbook" al- Anka; "Johnny Tillotson;" "Pawn bum, which was a chart item, Arthur Hearts," Van Der Graaf Generator; music's "Still Bill," Bill Withers. Fiedler delivers contemporary most popular songs, as "Alfie", "This B, S&T Earns RCA/Score Set Guy's In Love With You," "What the Lewis' First World Needs Now Is Love" and 5th Gold LP Chevalier LP "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head." NEW YORK-"Blood, Sweat and NEW YORK - "This Is Maurice LP For Col. Shaky Jake Harris' "The Devil's Tears' Greatest Hits" has been certi- Chevalier," a deluxe album tribute to NEW YORK - Columbia is set to Harmonica" was produced by John fied gold by the R.I:A.A., thus giving the late artist, will soon be released issue Ramsey Lewis's first album, Mayall as part of his program to re- the Columbia group their fifth gold by RCA Records. "Upendo Ni Pamoja" for the label. cord obscure blues artists for his own LP in a row. The `Blood, Sweat and Produced in association with Rob- Because of the artist's popularity in Crusade label. This album spotlights Chicago the company is re- Tears' Greatest Hits" gold LP follows ert A. Israel, president of Score Pro- the area one influential blues leasing the album two weeks ahead of of Chicago's four previous albums, "Child is Father ductions, Inc., a long time friend of singers and blues -harmonica players. and Chevalier, the album will contain rare schedule in that market. The album, to the Man," `Blood, Sweat produced by Teo Macero, a&r pro- Polydor plans extensive advertising Tears," `good, Sweat and Tears 3," memorabilia taken from Israel's per- ducer for Columbia Records, features and promotion campaigns for the al- and `Blood, Sweat and Tears 4" in be- sonal archives. the Ramsey Lewis Trio which is cur- bums, with coverage directed over a ing certified gold, indicating sales in The album also contains numerous rently touring various clubs in major varied area of musical taste and in- excess of one million dollars each. illustrations of his various character cities. terest. In addition to Blood, Sweat and creations, as well as reviews of some Tears' five Gold LP awards, their of his performances. R. A. Israel is a "You've Made So Very Happy," recognized authority on French Music "Spinning Wheel," and "And When I Hall Repertoire and has already pro- Die" singles have also been certified duced numerous albums and articles gold. on Chevalier. All We Said Was TRI -US -9I2 and KING RECORDS

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"Jealous" BY Little Royal LOST IN SPACE-Executives from Music, and Uni Records TRI -US RECORDS ::912 joined during his post Apollo 16 visit to NASA's manned space- craft center in Houston. Shown with Elton John (1-r) are: Alan Neiderman, just another super summer hit DJM director of personal management; Major Fullerton; Elton John; Uni vice presidents, Russ Regan and Joe Sutton; and Louis Ragusa, DJM general DISTRIBUTED BY manager. Second photo shows , , Elton John and STARDAY-KING Records guitarist with astronaut Worden. John's current Uni single NEW YORK NASHVILLE is entitled "Rocket Man." LONDON

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