HITS of the WEEK SINGLES ALBUMS EDDIE KENDRICKS, "SON of SAGITTARIUS" MELANIE, "LOVE to LOSE AGAIN" (Prod
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DEDICATED TO THF NEEDS OF THE MUSIC RECORD INDUSTRY $1.50 11111111k. ZCBSS NNIA M Z7.f. IS IG81.1 ONV.)A Ibti3H S080D38 TdV-4111-.1 >iV1NZ:,M 0 C:S'JH U APRIL 27, 1974 WHO 111 The WOILD: 7, KOOL ik THE GANG With Their Latest Single, 'Hollywood Swinging,' Bulleted At 67 After Only Two Weeks On The RW Singles Chart, De-Lite Recording Artists Kool & The Gang Seem Destined For The Much Sought After Status Of 'Superstars.' See Story On Page 14. 41F4lib HITS OF THE WEEK SINGLES ALBUMS EDDIE KENDRICKS, "SON OF SAGITTARIUS" MELANIE, "LOVE TO LOSE AGAIN" (prod. by POCO, "SEVEN." Although this is their (prod. by Frank Wilson & Leonard Peter Scheke-yk) (Neighborhood, first without Richie Furay, and a pre- Caston) (Stone Diamond, BMI). First ASCAP). The power of "Candles in mierco -venturewithproducer Jack Motown sound to invoke the powers the Rain" combines with the catchi- Richardson, of Guess Who fame, Poco's of the 12 Houses in some time. It's ness of "Brand New Key" to create sound remains strong . pop -ori- an astrologically and astoundingly her best and most ambitious single ented with a soothing country leaning. perfectproduction. Thissonof to date. African motif gives her a Paul Cotton vocals excel, especially on "Boogie Down" should keep him on junglefulofvocalpossibilities. A the beautifully orchestral "Drivin' his astronomical hot streak. Tamla winner!Neighborhood 4214.(Fa- Wheel" and the commercial "Skatin'." T 54247. (Motown) mous) Epic KE 32895 (5.98). CARLY SIMON, "HAVEN'T GOT TIME FOR THE LITTLE MILTON, "BEHIND CLOSED DOORS" DEODATO, "WHIRLWINDS." On Deo- PAIN.(prod. by Richard Perry) (prod.by Milton Campbell/Camil dato's debut disc for MCA the grooves (C'est/Maya, ASCAP). Carly follows Prod.)(House of Gold, BMI): This swell with his inimitable brand of com- "Mockingbird"with ahigh-flyin' '73 pop -country giant broke Charlie mercialjazz. Heisably abetted by soloballad,keptaloft by winds Rich wide open.In'74,the song jazzmen extraordinaire. From the com- ofmelodic,orchestral and tempo willdoitfcrLittleMilton.The mercialviabilityof the Glenn Miller - changes. An emotional peak in her copyright's soul credentials are un- classic,"Moonlight Serenade" to the steady -building career.Here's one mistakable. Turn that knob again funky feel of "DoIt Again" to the when you've only got time for the and walk into a two-time smash. compelling "West 42nd Street," Deo- hits.Elektra 45887. Stax 0210. (Columbia) dato dazzles. MCA -410 (5.98). DeFRANCO FAMILY featuring TONY De- GOLDEN EARRING, "RADAR LOVE" (prod. by THE SUTHERLAND BROTHERS AND FRANCO, "SAVE THE LAST DANCE Golden Earring/Fred Haayen) (Larry QUIVER, "DREAM KID."Previously FOR ME" (prod. by Walt Meskell/ Shayne, PRS). Electronicdetection garnering much FM airplay as an im- Mike Post Prod.) (Hill & Range/Trio, systems have never been a corner- port,the present accessibility should BMI). Drifters' big '60 song gets a stone of lyrics, but this Dutch band make it a strong sales contender. Rock pop -over from the newest teen sen- makes a strongcaseforthem. with a mellow appeal prevails, with sations.Even more magicalthan Pounding, incessant sound is already the refreshing "You and Me" and the "Abra-Ca-Dabra." Save them a known to the British and Amer can honky-tonk-ish "I Hear Thunder" high- high chart spot for this Latin -tinged rock cognescenti.Ears giveitall lighting. Dream along with these kids! "la -la" -able.20th Century 2088. "ayes." MCA/Track 40202. Island SW -9341 (Capitol) (5.98). TAVARES, "TOO LATE" (prod. by Dennis Lam- DENNY DOHERTY, "YOU'LL NEVER KNOW" KIKI, DEE, "LOVING & FREE." Silver - bert & BrianPotter/HavenProd.) (prod. by John Madara) (Bregman, throated vocals, excellentElton John (ABC/Dunhill/One of a Kind, BMI). Vocco & Conn, ASCAP). Song from co -production, super -professional musi- The label's great black hope comes the fabulous '40s, debuted on film cians (including some of Elton's entour- through with an obvious soul cross- by Alice Faye and on wax by Dick age) and strong song selections com- 00over. Licks from the Isleys' "Summer Haymes gets a new reading from a bine to form an exquisite release. The Breeze" blow into their own torna- former (Mamas &) Papa. Easy pop emotive auras surrounding "Song For do. Tavares' time is now. Don't be soundlauncheslabeland brings Adam,""Amoureuse" andthetitle latemeetingthiswell-appointed Denny back. Paramount -Ember EMA trackmake themdelicatedelights. hit! Capitol 3882. 0286. (Famous) Rocket MCA -395 (MCA) (5.98). Capitol Integrates Key Staff Roles Retail Feedback Foretells New Mktg Plans Profits For CBS 1st Qtr. Make Co. History '74 Memphis Awards Slated Disco Series Begins Solo Acts IChart Upsurge Vinneau to 20th in Country Thrust Dialogue: Lambert & Potter Weren't Born A Man APL 1 /APS1/APKI-0354 Records and Tapes Dedicated to the Needs Of the Music/Record Industry APRIL 27, 1974 Retail Sales Figures Find New CredenceCapitol Realigns Top Exec Positions; By GARY COHEN Meggs, Coury, Zimmermann Promoted III NEW YORK - With growing a sale was one from the branch to numbers of recordretailers and the store. Now for the first time,II HOLLYWOOD, CAL. - Chair- operating officer of Capitol Rec- rack jobbers turning to inventory the terminology takes on realisticman, president and chief execu- ords,Inc.,reportingdirectlyto management systems, either com- meaning: a saleis onlyasale tiveofficerofCapitolRecords Menon for all commercial aspects puterized or manual, a subtle butwhen a customer puts down his Inc. BhaskarMenon has an- of Capitol's record business. significant change is taking place money for a record. And until the nounced a series of appointments Former vp of promotion, press inthe recordbusiness.For the customer pays for that merchan- andconsolidation moves taking and product management Al first time, precise, detailed infor- dise, itisnot a sale, but only a immediate effect within the com- Coury is now senior vp of a&r mation is being made movement of inventory,from pany.Commenting onthere- and promotion. Newsavailable to manufac- manufacturer to distributor to re- alignment of executive responsi- Former vp of sales and mer- turers on whatisor tailer. bilities, Menon said: chandising Don Zimmermannis Analysisisn'tselling,and in "The integration of allz..Ser and nowseniorvpofmarketing. what quantity, on the Semantics promotion activities under Al Coury andZimmermannboth retail level. And as more retailers Some in the industry view the Coury-and all domestic and in- continue to report to Meggs. adopt inventory management sys- question of exactly what a sale is ternational marketingfunctions Bob Edsonisnow basedin tems,and moremanufacturers as merely a question of semantics. under Don Zimmermann - New York as director of field pro- avail themselves of that new-found Instead,the RIAA willprobably achieves consolidation and a motion and artists relations. Bruce retail sales information, the changes continue to award gold records directnessof management func- Wendell is the new national pro- in the marketing area of the record onthebasisofmanufacturer's tionsinCapitolRecords. These motion manager. Edson and Wen - business will be hastened. sales, asopposedtoretailer's moves are designed to optimize (Continued on page 11) The most basic change will be a sales,givingrisetospeculation individualstrengths of our dis- redefinition of what constitutes a that some records would have lost tinguished team of managers led Solo Performers "sale." Many years ago a sale was (Continued on page 45) by Brown Meggs." completed when a manufacturer Appointments Make Chart Inroads soldrecords tohis independent Specifically,the new appoint- By ROBERT ADELS distributor. That progressed in re- The firstin a two-part series on the ments shape up as follows: IN NEW YORK-While itisstill centyears,especiallywiththe burgeoningN.Y.discotheque scene Forme- executive vice president true that no single act in '74 oc- begins on p.6. proliferationofbranchdistribu- Brown Meggs is now chief cupies the bright spotlight which tion operations, to the point where the Beatles dissipated with their break-up - andingeneral, no Memphis Awards Set CBS/Records Strong First Quarter clear musical trend has yet evi- denced itself on the scene-the II MEMPHIS - The annual Mem- collective power of the solo per- havebeen Proves Group's Profit Milestone phisMusic Awards formerisgaining momentum in scheduled for May 18th at 8 p.m. NEW YORK - Goddard Lieber - filling its "long-term promise" and this alleged vacuum of excitement. in theAuditoriumNorthHall son, president, CBS/Records commented: "In 1974, diversifica- Groups arestill an important here. This year, Mercury record-Group, has announced thatthe tion is expected to make an even force, 'butitis the solo act that ing artist Jerry Lee Lewis adds his first quarter of 1974 was the most larger contribution to earnings per istruly making the most head- name to that of Issac Hayes, Dion- successfulin the Group's history. share." way.A comparisonofRecord ne Warwicke, Al Green and the Lieberson said that the impressive At the same meeting, president World'schartsthisweek with many others who have appearedachievement was a tribute to the ArthurR.Taylor reported: "The those of the same period last year atthe Memphis Music Awards efforts of Irwin Segelstein, presi- domestic Records Divisionisthe gavemanyillustrationsofthe presentation since its inception in dent, CBS Records, and Walter industry leader in virtually every growing importance of the indivi- 1970. Yetnikoff, president, CBS Interna-category of recorded music,in- dual performer indirect opposi- Music industry people desiring tional Division, and their division cludingthe two fastest -growing tion withthe oldchestnut that tickets may contact the Memphis associates both in a&r and in mar-segments of the industry-country groups can and do have an edge Music office at Suite 1116 Execu- keting. All areas of recorded musicand soul music . Careful plan- over the soloist-on the airwaves tivePark Plaza, Memphis, Tenn. contributedto the company's ning has helped to control cost and in the retail stores. Mail orders will be accepted up sales growth.