DEDICATED TO THE NEEDS OF THE MUSIC/REC STRY SEPTEMBER 10, (977 $1.75 SINGLES ALBUMS RITA COOLIDGE, "WE'RE ALL ALONE" (prod. by ALAN O'DAY, "STARTED OUT DANCING, LINDA RONSTADT, "SIMPLE DREAMS." David Anderle) (writer: Boz Scaggs) ENDED UP MAKING LOVE" (prod. by From the album artwork to the record (Boz Scaggs, ASCAP) (3:38). This Steve Barri) (writer: O'Day) (WB, contained within, this is Ronstadt's superb Scaggs ballad was never a ASCAP) (3:21). "Undercover Angel" finest achievement to date. She is in single for the writer, but should be brought O'Day to number one with classic form with Roy Orbison's "Blue Coolidge's second straight pop hit. his first record, and this disco -ori- Bayou," Buddy Holly's "It's So Eeasy" She sings it with feeling and re- ented 'ollow-up has the same play- and the Stones' "Tumbling Dice" while straint. With her album in the top 20, ful eroticism and hook -filled struc- the ballads reflect an introspective side top 40 should react quickly. A&M ture. Look for a speedy chart return. with a sparse arrangement underpin- 1965. Pacific 002 (Atlantic). ning her voice. Asylum 6E-104 (7.98). JIMMY BUFFETT, "CHANGES IN LATITUDES, ART GARFUNKEL, "CRYING IN MY SLEEP" DARYL HALL AND JOHN OATES, CHANGES IN ATTITUDES" (prod. by (prod. by Art Garfunkel & Barry "BEAUTY ON A BACKSTREET." The Norbert Putnam) (writer: Jimmy Buf- Beckett) (writer: Jimmy Webb) (Can- group continues to ride the peak of fett) (Coral Reefer / Outer Banks, opy, ASCAP) (4:00). The first offering their success with this strong follow-up BMI) (3:15). Buffett's follow-up to from Garfunkel's forthcoming Ip of to "Bigger Than The Both Of Us." The "Margaritavillie" should enjoy simi- Webb songs is a fully -produced, dra- emphasis is on rock with songs like lar success-it's lighthearted and matic ballad with some catchy phone "You Must Be Good For Something" ironic and makes a fine commentary effects. The artist's voice does justice while "Why Do Lovers Break Each on Buffett's new-found pop stardom. to a likely hit song. Columbia 3- Other's Heart" has a classic hit single ABC 12305. 10608. quality. RCA AFL1-2300 (7.98). HEART, "LITTLE QUEEN" (prod. by Mike Flicker) DEAN FRIEDMAN, "WOMAN OF MINE" (prod. THIN LIZZY, "BAD REPUTATION." The (writers: group) (Wilsongs/Know/ by Rob Stevens) (writer: Dean Fried- guitars of Scott Gorham and Brian Ro- Play My/Rosebud/Primal Energy, man) (Blendingwell, ASCAP) (2:57). bertson and the evocative lyrics and BMI/Fozbass, ASCAP) (3:29). Heart "Ariel" was a hit for Friedman on vocals of Phil Lynott give the group a seems to prov;de the rock ingredients both sides of the Hudson, and this distinction which has never beer more pop programmers are looking for, follow-up from his first Ip should clearly defined than t is here. "Dancing and with group Ip sales still strong benefit from the credibility he has In The Moonlight" is a possible single this "Barracuda" successor should built with pop programmers. His while "Soldier Of Fortune" and "Killer continue their success. Portrait 6- unique phrasing again stands out. Without A Cause" are solid rockers. 70008 (CBS). Lifesong 8 1756 (CBS). Mercury SRM-1-1 186 (7.98). The Boston ALICE COOPER, "(NO MORE) LOVE AT YOUR RINGO STARR, "WINGS" (prod. by Arif Mardin) PIPER, "CAN'T WAIT." the CONVENIENCE" (prod. by Bob Ezrin) (writers: Richard Starkey -Vini Poncia) group's first album offered promise here with the (writers: Alice Cooper -Dick Wagner - (Zweibel/Mad Vincent, BMI) (3:03). which has been realized Bob Ezrin) (Ezra/Early Frost/All By This preview of a new Ringo Ip finds Sean Delaney/Chris Kimsey produced Myself, BMI) (2:48). Just when we him in a more thoughtful mood than set. The title track is a standout and thought Alice had gone MOR, he usual, but the thumping drums and points to the direction which should be comes up with this tongue-in-cheek added horns help build the song's pursued with its punchy, rhythmic hook r&b tune that could almost be a energy to a powerful finish. His and melodic flavor sounding like a Spinners record. Whew. Warner Bros. voice responds well, too. Atlantic natural for both AM and FM accept- 8448. 3429. ance. A&M SP 4654 (6.98). www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com ROCK TURNS A NEW CORNER THEIR NEW ALBUM e e e Management and Direction: Tommy Mottola Produced by Christopher Bond www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com Dedicated to the Needs Of the Music/Record Industry SEPTEMBER 10, 1977 Capitol Meet Stresses Total Involvement U.S. Manufacturers Are Looking Closely LOS ANGELES - Highlighting successful and important meet- the most progressive period of ing of its kind in the label's en- At The Bumper Crop of New Wave Acts growth and development in the tire history. By SAM SUTHERLAND and ALAN WOLMARK history of Capitol Records, the "At the conference there was LOS ANGELES-The final quar- company's 1977 "Take It To The a crystalization of spirit within field in recent months have ter of 1977 is shaping People" Conference brought the company," says Don Zimmer- up as a brought nominal punk acts into major test of the commercial Capitol employees together. mann, CRI executive vice presi- po- an increasing number of label tential for the new The week-long conference, dent and chief operating officer. wave of punk rosters. With those deals now rock acts viewed with general yielding single and Ip releases, re- which was held in mid -August "We're much more than a bunch skepticism as recently as six tailers and programmers at the Hotel del Coronado in of individuals who happen to face the months ago. An RW survey of most extensive spread of artists San Diego, California, was at- take home a paycheck from the label executives, retailers and ra- and titles to date; their reactions tended by every key staff mem- same company. Capitol is a dio programmers reflects the in- to the product, as as ber and is considered the most team working together with well current dustry's increasing awareness of retail and radio behavior, will be every individual sensitive to the product and possible chal- covered in next week's RW. Fleetwood Mac Nears other staff member's purposes lenges in adapting punk's sneer- Highlighting the manufacturers' and needs. Everyone has a com- ing image in the U.K., clearly one current stance on the potential for Album Chart Milestone plete overview of the entire prototype for the style, to the U.S. new wave acts is the number of By LENNY BEER operation. We've got the enthu- marketplace. labels currently investing in the Fleetwood Mac (WB) easily siasm, the dedication and the This week, RW reviews the phenomenon through signings. outdistanced the field again and talent to take Capitol to the commentary of manufacturers, ABC, A&M, recorded its fifteenth week at Atlantic, Arista, Capi- (Continued on page 20) whose talent acquisitions the top, only two weeks from in the tol, Columbia, Elektra/Asylum, Isl- and, MCA, the all-time charttopping record Mercury, RCA, Poly- dor and Warner of 17 weeks by "Frampton Pickwick Gathering 'Has It Together' Bros. are all cur- rently bankrolling acts being con- Comes Alive" (A&M). The Fleet- By MIKE FALCON sidered in the punk vein, either wood album is outselling its LAKE GENEVA, WISC..-The ac- thrusts of the seminars and re- through distribution deals (as in competitors by quisition Pickwick Interna- of gional meetings, where over 650 Warners' recent pact with Sire) or Chart more than 30,000 tional by American Can and the personnel management gathered, direct acquisitions. Most other la- copies a week, and Analysis inclusion of stores other than were an emphasis on including bels are seriously eyeing the phe- the only potential Musicland operations and the all types of stores and leased lo- nomenon, and many of them serious contender, "Moody are annual Pickwick Retail Division cations in future problem solving, already actively bidding for un- Blue" by Elvis Presley (RCA), is convention served to underscore the effects of the American Can signed acts. Perhaps more telling suffering from stock problems in the theme of the 1977 gathering, umbrella on operations, the in- is the marketing emphasis begin- about half of the accounts sur- "We Have It Together," held troduction of new products and ning to develop behind the prod- veyed. Stock problems on Elvis August 28 through September 1. programs, and strong moves uct, with many labels now com- (Continued on page 6) In line with the theme, major toward decentralization and rela- mitting more marketing and pro- tively independent store opera- motion dollars to their punk art- tion. ists. TFE ßECßD wfilßif SUS iNDE Supervisory Personnel (Continued on page 55) Although this was the first con- vention GLßU(`1S SINGLES where Musicland stores IN In response to requests from were * Sales July Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Sept. *Sales July Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Sept joined by managers and the field, Record World this 30 6 13 20 27 3 Index Index 30 6 13 20 27 3 supervisory personnel from Dis- week starts a new bi -weekly 150.0 150.0 count Records and Aura Sound, section on the new wave phe- 138.5 as well as their counterparts from nomenon. See page 37. 140.0 140.0 (Continued on page 60) 130.0 130.0 FCC Chairman To Resigne This Week? 120.0 120.0 By MICHAEL SHAIN 110.0 110.0 WASHINGTON-Federal Com- some hope that Carter might munications Commission Chair- re -appoint him as chairman, 100.0 100.0 man Richard Wiley says he can't despite the fact that he is a wait around any longer for a Republican.