MAY 12, 1973 W HO IN GZ* WORLD: EDGAR WINTER The Versatile Rock And Roller, Shown At Right In Several Of His Musical Roles, Has Taken The Nation's AM Airwaves By Storm With The Monster Instrumental "Frankenstein," While His Latest Album Has Just Been Certified Gold. See Story On Page 6. S OFAiLHE WEEK Cl) GORGE HARRISON, "GIVE ME LOVE (GIVE ME cA JO JO GUNNE, "READY FREDDY" (prod. by Bill U) DAVID BOWIE, "ALADDIN SANE." Ziggy returns PEACE ON EARTH)" (prod. by George LU Szymczyk) (Bulge, BMI). From the 2 to earth as the superstar of the seventies Harrison) (Material World Charitable ck. 1p "Bite Down Hard" comes this aci with an album based on his perceptions of Foundation, BMI). It's been two hard rocker from quartet who tray- ...I America from his first U. S. tour, and this years since we've heard from Mr. eIed up the charts a while back < should show that behind the glitter, there is Harrison on disc, and this cut from CA with "Run Run Run." Written by a special intelligence set to melodious and his new 1p "Living In The Material lead singer Jay Ferguson, number rocking music. The title track, "Watch That World" is an outstanding message has good shot to be a Top 40 Man," and "Time" are tops. RCA LSP 4852. tune that will please fans around giant. Asylum 11018 (Atlantic). the world. Apple 1862. THEE DOE NIGHT, "SHAMBALA" (prod. by IAN MATTHEWS, "THESE DAYS" (prod. by Michael AL GREEN, "CALL ME." Perhaps the greatest Nesmith) (Open Window/Companion, of all the pop/soul writer-performers has a R ic hard Podolor) (ABC-Dunhill, 4111)Speedy, BMI). Though others have BMI). What a combination! Ian popularity to match his vast talent. Here is a beaten them to the punch with Matthews (of Southern Comfort and total funky success of sizz ing soul songs, this ditty, these Top Ten perennials Plainsong fame) singing and Mi- co-produced by Green and Willie Mitchell. will have the definitive hit. Stand- chael Nesmith producing a Jackson The title tune, "Here I Am," and "Stand Up" out harmonies and fabulous Richard Browne song. Disc should be first are some of the potential smashes. A beauti- Podolor production clinch it! Should hit for artist since he joined label. fully produced album. Hi XSHL 32077 (London). be a number one record. Dunhill Lilting and refreshing. Elektra 45851. 4352 (ABC). JOIN DENVER, "I'D RATHER BE A COWBOY" ELLIE GREENWICH, "MAYBE I KNOW" (prod. by MELANIE, "MELANIE AT CARNEGIE HALL." Many ip (prod. by Mi;ton Okun) (Cherry Lane, Ellie Greenwich) (Trio, BM!). Writer fans will want to own this two record live iClASCAP). Following up his goldie and producer of million sellers in concert recording of Melanie's greatest "Rocky Mountain High" is an easy galore comes to the forefront to hits as well as some newer songs that cap- task for this talented singer writer. perform one of her many goldies. ture the sensitivity and wistfulness that have Immediate charting on many for- 0 It was a smash for Lesley Gore in made her such a concert ad recording star. mats is definite, including country. '64 and could happen all over again. "Brand New Key," "Beautiful People" and Culled from his forthcoming 1p Ellie should see plenty of green "Ring The Living Bell" and many more. Neigh- "Farewell Andromeda," cut can't with this one. Verve 10719 (MGM). borhood NRS 49001 (Famous). miss. Ride 'em cowboy! RCA 74-0955. 01 111'S. "TIME TO GET DOWN" (prod. by Gam- REUBEN HOWELL, "I'LL SEE YOU THROUGH" JOAN BAEZ, "WHERE ARE YOU NOW, MY SON?" ble-Huff) (Assorted, BMI). From the (prod. by Clayton Ivey & Terry Our foremost lady of folk song displays her same album that brought us "Love Woodford) (Short Bone/Red Anchor political conscience on the side-long title Train" and "Back Slabbers" comes Close, BMI). From his debut 1p cut, complete with the sounis of the horror this Gamble and Huff thumper that surfaces this swingin' hunk of pure of the war in Vietnam. In a musical vein, just never lets up. Philadelphia funk that's supported by full or- the lady still sings better than the best, and sound has returned to the charts chestra and chorus. Terrific hook her own songs are truly beautiful. A&M SP 4390. for good, and this one should see insures success of record. Should the upper stratosphere. Philadel- break through to charts in no time. phia International 3531 (Columbia). Motown 1228, Ilinradian FM Proposals Issued CBS Sues ASCAP, BMI For Per-Use Newbury Wins Tokyo Song Fest L.A. Steering Committee Set Blank Tape Market Grows CTI Changes Col's 'Week' Gospel Charts Debut Dialogue: Murray The K HARRABAS nom The Barrabas Button. So many fingers have pushed it, the stations are starting to play it. Barrabas' first single, "Woman:' is the jukebox button that's been breaking it up all over New York. And now it's breaking out on the air too. New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and St. Louis are on the button now. You're next. Barrabas' hit single, "Woman; from their great 4 new album, "Barrabas )) APL1-0219 APSI-0219 R Cil Records and Tapes Dedicated to the Needs Of the Music/Record Industry May 12, 1913 Blank Tapes Canadian Commission Issues A Growing Field BW Inaugurates By GARY COHEN Gospel Charts Proposals for FM Radio • Record World this week • NEW YORK — The blank By LARRY LeBLANC begins a bi-weekly listing tape business continues to of the top Gospel albums grow, and has become a very • In a lengthy, 18-page report our tastes, deepen our inter- and singles compiled by profitable part of the accessory released on April 19, the ests, activate our imaginations, Gospel Editor Irene Johnson field, according to a survey of Canadian Radio - Television and develop our knowledge and Ware. See page 41. the nation's leading record re- Commission outlined proposals appreciation of our spoken and tailers. And while prerecorded for setting "high standards" musical heritage." 8-track tapes outsell cassettes. Steering Committee on FM radio in Canada. Few There are two groups of blank cassettes far outsell 8- broadcasting areas were left stations exempted from the tracks, sometimes by margins Created in L.A. untouched in a document that proposed FM policy. Low power of up to 20 cassettes to one 8- will see FM radio come under relay transmitters which re- • LOS ANGELES —Ten indus- track. And the brands stocked more detailed scrutiny than peat AM broadcasts will not try representatives volunteered run the gamut, from the high ever before. have to conform. The other end nationally advertised here last week to become the The proposals, the first de- group is the FM stations of names, to the low-end budget steering committee for the pro- tailed report on FM program- the CBC. Policy for these out- "cheapie" brands. posed Los Angeles music com- ming from the CRTC, will re- lets will be decided by CRTC- The California Wherehouse mission and music center. They sult in a public hearing this CBC discussions which will chain stocks Memorex blank did so at a meeting held May fall. The final draft of the lead to a separate policy for 2 at A&M Records, attended by tape exclusively, with 45, 60, policy will become part of (Continued on page 16) 90 and 120 minute cassettes; 60 some 20 industry represent- broadcasting law afterwards and 80 minute 8-tracks, and atives altogether. and all FM stations will be 1200' and 1800' reel to reels. Last Wednesday evening's affected. Newbury Wins Tapes there sell very well, and meeting, chaired by Record The major point in the new are stocked in glass cabinets World's west coast general proposals is the unique posi- Tokyo Fest near the cash register. In addi- manager Spence Berland, was tion of FM programming —as • TOKYO, JAPAN — Mickey tion, each store has signs the second held to investigate an alternative to AM radio. Newbury won the top award throughout advertising Memo- the possibility of a Los Angeles The report stated: "While AM at the 2nd Annual Tokyo Mus- rex tape. music commission, comparable refines its ability to keep us in ic Festival. Newbury's "Heaven Rose Discount in Chicago to organizations in Memphis touch with matters of immedi- Help The Child" received the stocks Audio Magnetic (2 and Nashville. The idea origin- ate interest and relevance and World Popular Song Grand types), BASF, Memorex and ated with Rick Williams, Presi- to provide us with the good Prize. The honor netted the Audiopac. They recently ran dent of POP, a local promotion company of day-to-day con- Nashville songwriter a giant (Continued on page 50) firm, and Robert J. Stevenson, versation and comfortable trophy and 3,000,000 yen. The thirteenth district councilman. music, FM must try to predict announcement came from Shoo Berland and Williams were Kusano of Japan and Wesley Court Order Issued among the 10 who volunteered Rose of Acuff-Rose, Newbury's for the steering committee. publisher. On Record Club Ads They were joined by Marshall Columbia's 'Week' American artists took three • NEW YORK —State Attorney Blonstein, Ode Records; Ron Is Memorable of the top seven prizes. The General Louis J. Lefkowitz Budnick, KRLA Radio; Bill gold prize, worth 1 million yen obtained an order in State Chappell, United Artists; Tony • LOS ANGELES —Columbia (3,378) went to Paul Williams, Supreme Court requiring the Lanzetta, Billboard; Tommy Records has completed a high- who composed and sang "Look Record Club of America to Noonan, Motown; Richard ly successful innovation in con- What I Found," while the either justify its business (Continued on page 50) cert presentation during seven bronze prize went to George practices, or refund $288,000 successive nights at the Ahman- Clinton who composed and sang to New Yorkers who joined Denver Cuts son Theater (April 29-May 5).