DEDICATED TO THE NEEDS OF THE MUSIC RECORD 'NDUSTRY KC AND THE SUNSHINE BAND, "I'M YOUR ROSE ROYCE, "I WANNA GET NEXT TO YOU" FLEETWOOD MAC, "RUMOURS." The BOOGIE MAN" (prod. by Casey/ (prod. by Norman Whitfield) (writer: question as to whether Fleetwood Mac Finch) (writers: H.W. Casey & R. MCA Norman Whitfield) (Duchess, BMI) would be able to follow-up its mon- Finch) (Sherlyn/ Harrick, BMI) (3:58). RECORDS (3:29). This songstress is embarking strous "Fleetwood Mac" Ip has been Part three of the group's singles suc- on a bright career through the suc- magnificently answered in the affirma- 0 cess story from their latest album cess of the "Car Wash" album. tive. A consistently beautiful sounding should be this grabber. Re -defining Having already hit the top, she is album that encompasses many styles their hit formula with a sharp, syn- going for two in a row with another and emotions, it will stand up to re- copated beat and sassy vocals, it's track from the hit soundtrack Ip. peated listenings from the first. War- poised to go all the way. TK 1022. MCA 40662. ner Bros. BSK 3010 (7.98). LEO SAYER, "WHEN I NEED YOU" (prod. by JDHN TRAVOLTA, "ALL STRUNG OUT ON YOU" NEIL DIAMOND, "LOVE AT THE NEIL DE4MUNll Richard Perry) (writers: Carole Sager (prod. by Jeff Barry) (writers: Nino GREEK." As good as Diamond's studio Love at the Grec & Albert Hammond) (Unichappell/ Tempo & Jerry Riopell) (Daddy Sam, work is, nothing quite matches the ex- Begonia/ Albert Hammond, ASCAP) ASCAP) (3:25). The first single from citement of his concert performances- (4:11). Sayer's follow-up to the mas- Travolta's Jeff Barry produced the Greek Theater shows having evi- terful ' You Make Me Feel Like "Can't Let You Go" album is an dently marked a new career pinnccle. Dancing'' is a ballad that should endearing ballad that conveys a The new and the old repertoires are find the same level of acceptance. sentiment his fans should go wild equally represented with Robbie Rob- Once again, all of the hit qualities over. A fine execution of the song. ertson production establishing the prop- are in abundance. WB 8332. Midland Intl. 10907 (RCA). er ambience. Col KC2 34404 (11.98). GARY WRIGHT, "PHANTOM WRITER" (prod. CUINCY JONES, " `ROOTS' MEDLEY" (prod. by MANHATTANS, "IT FEELS SO GOOD." by Gary Wright) (writer: Gary Quincy Jones) (writers: Quincy Jones "Kiss and Say Goodbye" placed the Wright) {High Wave, ASCAP) (3:29). & Gerald Fried) (DLW, ASCAP) (2:39). Manhattans center stage last year and Wright's platinum success story The success of the recent television the group's career subsequently as- should continue with the first single series, scored by Jones, should spark cended to the highest rungs of soul - from the "Light Of Smiles" Ip. A some interest in this record, the pop success. Its narrative exhortations deft use of synthesizers and sound "Roots Mural Theme." A lush orches- on the subject of love have both humor effects gives him a ;;Hque quality tration along with Bata drums and tenderness. "Let's Start It All Over and an appeal that is hard to resist. played by Bill Summers gives it a Again" and "I'll See You Tomorrow" Warner Bros. 8331. unique ap,aeal. A&M 1909. are examples. Col PC 34450 (6.98). SEALS & CROFTS, "GOODBYE OLD BUDDIES" AMBROSIA, "MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR" (prod. THE KINKS, "SLEEPWALKER." Dave Da- (prod. by Louie Shelton) (writer Mc- by Lou Reizner) (writers: John Len- vies is making more cf a contribution Gee) )Dawnbreaker, BMI) (2:48). non & Paul McCartney) (Comet, (vocally, on guitar) than he has in the The author of the last couple of ASCAP) (3:54). The soundtrack al- recent past, while the group as a whole England Dan & John Ford Colley hits bum to "All This and World War II" stands mightily on its own-few horns, has penned this number for the duo. contains many possible singles. This strings or girl singers. Too, there's no A ballad is given a graceful reading one is one of the best, as the "binding concept," just fine songs such and should get strong initial support group's tas-eful interpretation re- as "Sleepwalker," "Juke Box Music" from the pop and easy listening mains faithful to the original Beatles and "Stormy Sky" to reaffirm their levels. Warner Bros. 8330. reading. 20th Century 2327. status. 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Dedicated to the Needs Of the Music/Record Industry FEBRUARY 19, 1977 RCA Reports Record Sales and Earnings; Record Industry Digging Out Ilberman Given Expanded Responsibilities By MIKE SIGMAN NEW YORK-Kenneth Glancy, As Cold Crisis Begins To Ease NEW YORK - Citing break- president of RCA Records, has By DAVID McGEE throughs of artists like Hall & announced completion of the NEW YORK - The Big Thaw its thermostats set on 35 degrees Oates and Waylon Jennings, a alignment of the executive staff has begun. for more than a week) as the de- 50 percent rise over the previous he has been building since his After more than a month of mand for natural gas became less year's Red Seal activities, a appointment in 1973. sub -freezing temperatures coup- severe; consumers, having been growth in catalogue business and Mel Ilberman has been ap- led with record -breaking snow- warned against braving the cold an increase in "every major profit pointed division vice president, falls, the music industry - or and snow, are buying records center," RCA Records president domestic operations, adding rather the hardest -hit portion of it again; and manufacturers' re- Ken Glancy confirmed last week (Continued on page 42) situated in the midwest and north- lease schedules remain unaltered. that the company achieved an all- east - is digging out. In Terre Even in Buffalo, New York - time high in sales and a doubling Haute and Indianapolis, Indiana, certainly the hardest -hit of all of earnings for a second consecu- sites of several pressing plants areas during the long, hard winter tive year in 1976. Glancy also and shipping depots, roads were of '76-'77 things are looking pointed to the continued strength - again open to truck traffic, there- up. In some areas of the city citi- of RCA in the country music field, by allowing distributors to re- zens are being advised to always (Continued on page 42) plenish stock for rack jobbers and travel three to a car at no more retailers; shopping centers in than 20 MPH; but many streets Singles Sales Decline; most areas of the country have re- (Continued on page 43) sumed normal hours of operation Manfred Mann Is No.1 and have raised thermostats to a By LENNY BEER more comfortable temperature U.S. Postal Service After a long and steady build- Mel Ilberman (one mall in Cleveland, Ohio had ing process, Manfred Mann (WB) To Seek Rate Hike tops The Singles Chart this week By MICHAEL SHAIN with his version of L.A. Grand Jury Probing Bootlegging WASHINGTON-The nation's Chart "Blinded By The By SAM SUTHERLAND chief mailman said last week that Analysis Light," which just LOS ANGELES-Manufacturers Record World was able to the U.S. Postal Service will soon nudged past the of bootleg albums, along with verify that a number of smaller seek an as -yet unspecified rate still powerful Mary MacGregor Southern California retailers han- retailers in both the Los Angeles increase to go into effect next (Ariola America). Overall singles dling larger stocks of bootleg area and Orange County were in- year. The announcement by sales in the country continue merchandise, are the principal cluded in an FBI sweep made on Postmaster General Benjamin to a decline at dangerous rate targets of a federal grand jury or around December 9, 1976. Bailar came in the wake of a (Continued on page 6) probe currently in progress here. Federal agents confiscated all series of public hearings critical bootleg merchandise-with esti- of the Post Office's performance mates ranging from 700 to 1200 since it became semi -autonomous BEC albums per store-from those lo- in the early seventies and, sepa- THE F I1 hl I FiLU 5f LES JNDEX cations visited, but it is believed rately, a reported $85 million sur- only three retailers were sub- plus in Post Office revenues in MUI SiNGLES poenaed at that time. the last half of 1976. The surplus, 'Sales Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb 'Sales Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Dominic Rubalcava, U.S. at- fueled by increased holiday busi- Index 8 15 22 29 5 12 Index 8 15 22 29 5 12 torney and chief investigator at- ness and a United Parcel Service 230.0 230.0 tached to the U.S.