DEDICATED TO THE NEEDS OF THE MUSIC/RECORD INDUSTRYRY ianr`1DECEMBER 9, 1978 $1.95 91M12: Zi,zZ t78 1 1II Kenny Loggins FOREIGNER, "BLUE MORNING, BLUE STEPHEN BISHOP, "ANIMAL HOUSE" NEIL DIAMOND, "YOU DON'T DAY" (prod. by Olsen -Jones -Mc- (prod. by K. Vance) (writer: Bi- B Donald) (writers: Gramm -Jones) shop) (Stephen Bishop/Duchess, b bO9I6 (Somerset/Evansongs/WB, BMI) EMI) (2:55). could this be the titi *VD `AWID OIQf1,LS (3:08). This third single from their lilting voice of "On and On." Yup, du Ip should follow the others, quick- one and the same and expertly to I,LInOD b2.1f1.LN3/1 OfiI ly, to the top of the charts. weirded up for this theme from son SQLI':)D3L: Q'IO`J Q'a.LI'/.I'INfl Lou Gramm's vocals are penetrat- the big movie hit. To -Ga. ABC ble SIIHD T76 6G -0,I S ing. Atlantic 3543. 12435 tati - ROLLING STONES, "SHATTERED" (prod. TED NUGENT, "NEED YOU BAD" (prod. by CAT STEVENS, "BACK TO by Glimmer Twins) (writers: Futterman-Daies-Werman) (writ- EARTH." An album of varied moods Jagger -Richards) (Colgems, er: NJgent) (Magicland, ASCAP) from Stevens ranging from the rock- ASCAP) (2:44). This third release (2:44). The certifiable rock crazy ing "Bad Brakes" (the single) to from their new Ip shculd already proves, once again, to be one of the instrumental "Nascimento." be as familiar to AOR listeners as the genre's p-emier guitarists on Still very much a distinctive stylist, their previous singles. It's rock 'n this relentlessly driving new he holds this new work together roll funk with a flourish. Rolling single. For Top 40, for sure. Epic with his usual panache. ABM SP Stones 19310 (Atl.). 8-53648. 4735 (7.98). EAGLES, "PLEASE COME HOME FOR PETER CRISS, "DON'T YOU LET ME KENNY ROGERS, "THE GAM- CHRISTMAS" (prod. by Szym- DOWN" (prod. by Poncia) (writ- BLER." Rogers has already estab- czyk) (writers: Brown -Redd) (Fort ers:Criss-Penridge) (KISS/Rock lished a respectable coun-ry/pop Knox, BMI) (2:57). This Christmas Steady, ASCAP) (3:20). This latest crossover following with h s past single has an early blues-rock of the Kiss solo singles has a few hits and his latest Ip is certain beat and a seasonal heartbreak light early rock beat under Criss' to expand that audience. A smooth in the lyrics. It's a special re- subtle vocals, similar to his per- balance of story songs and ballads lease, not planned far album in- formance on "Beth." Casablanca should find immediate a/c accept- clusion. Asylum 45555. 952. ance. UA LA934-H (7.98). DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES, "I DON'T NIGEL OLSSON, "DANCIN' SHOES" (prod. BLUES BROTHERS, "BRIEFCASE WANNA LOSE YOU" (prod. by by Paul Davis, (writer: Carl Storie) FULL OF BLUES." The long awaited Foster) (writers: Hall -Oates) (Hot- 'Canal, BMI) (3:45). There's a debut from Jake and Elwood Blues, Cha/Six Continents, BMI) (3:32). cover battle brewing over this since their appearance on Saturday This second release from the song but O sson's light ballad Night Live earlier in the year, is just "Along the Red Ledge" Ip fea- treatment, with full-bodied guitar what was expected. Steve Cropper, tures Hall's distinctive vocals and sparkling vocals, makes this "Duck" Dunn and Tom Scott serve over a track with just a touch of -ight for Top 40 and adult play - as catalysts. Atlantic SD 19217 disco. RCA 11424. lists. Bang 740. (7.98). www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com feyy 6v l.`St,+rt' .,E s it `.. ...r dlrs`i _ .iti: ti <.K12r..: SD 19211 RECORDED DURING THE SUN MER OF '78 IN NASSAU, BAHAMAS HERBON TAKE & DALM[R 149 \ill 1, To J)JJ1:1Ji ON ATLANTIC RECORDS AND TAPES www.americanradiohistory.comAmericanRadioHistory.Com fflasamilmmiw Dedicated to the Needs of the Music/Record Industry DECEMBER 9, 1978 Warners Unveils Caviano Label 1918 Holiday Season Off To a Fair Start; As Disco Fever Builds at Majors Most Retailers Remain Cautiously Optimistic LOS ANGELES - Mo Ostin, By NOE GOLDWASSER By DAVID McGEE chairman of Warner Bros. Rec- NEW YORK - The effect of NEW YORK-With retail record ber of new releases, heretofore ords, has announced the appoint- disco on the record business is inventories at an all-time high dormant, showed signs of life; a ment of Ray Caviano to the newly just beginning to be felt, say the (see RW, Dec. 2), expectations number of older albums-most created position of executive newly appointed directors of for an unprecedented holiday notably "Saturday Night Fever"- as director/disco department, disco departments at two major sales season ran high as busi- began moving again; and the nu- part of an intensive disco - labels, and heightened disco ac- nesses approached the first prime merous greatest hits packages oriented campaign to be mounted tivity at other majors would seem selling period of the quarter. Tra- began to show the sales clout by the label. Caviano, who will to bear this out. Disco has only ditionally the three days immedi- expected of them. It should also be based in Warner's New York recently surfaced from the world ately following Thanksgiving have be noted that a 10 percent in- in Bur- City branch, with offices of dark clubs and hip dee -jays, given retailers a brief but telling crease is a fairly healthy one at bank, will oversee various aspects say the experts, and is bubbling glimpse of things to come during that. "We've just been spoiled by of the new disco department, over into the airwaves. the next four weeks, which are all these 20, 30, 40 and 50 per- including a&r, promotion, mar- Both Ray Caviano (installed in the most crucial of the year. cent increases throughout the keting and sales, in conjunction the newly created position of ex- year" is the way one retailer ex- Despite the boom year in rec- with Warner Bros. staff personnel. ecutive director, disco depart- plained away his disappointment. ord sales thus far, results from the ment) at Warners and Tony King There are numerous reasons weekend were decidedly mixed. (freshly designated in the new for the tepid showing on the re- Percentage increases over the position of director, disco mar- tail level. Yet another good week- same period in 1977 ran on an keting) at RCA, were busy setting end of weather drove customers average of 10 to 12 percent up their respective organizations outdoors for, presumably, a last above, with many accounts re- when reached by Record World fling ahead of winter. Stores lo- no increase whatsoever. last week. porting cated on or near college cam- "This deal shows that the ex - But there is a silver lining in puses may just as well have been (Continued on page 17) this cloud, and it is that a num- (Continued on page 41) UNICEF Music Campaign Grows Manufacturers Avert Ray Caviano with Mo Ostin Simultaneously, both Ostin and With Donated Songs, TV Specials New Pressing Crunch Caviano have announced the By SAM SUTHERLAND formation of R.F.C. Records, to By SOPHIA MIDAS For LOS ANGELES The holidays headed by Caviano and dis- NEW YORK-Ten of the big- will inaugurate a Music - be came early this year for the na- tributed by WB. In his dual posi- gest names in the recording in- UNICEF campaign, and will also Year tion's disc pressers and tape du- Caviano will be responsible dustry will be simultaneously highlight the International tion, plicators, bringing with them an new disco acquisitions for donating and performing their of the Child. for all anticipated saturation of produc- and Warner Bros. songs for a concert which is to Entitled "A Gift Of Song-The both R.F.C. tion capacity but few of the seri- Staff appointments for R.F.C. take place at the United Nations Music For UNICEF Concert," the ous production delays and con- new disco acts signed to the General Assembly on January 9, 90 -minute TV special will include and sequent scheduling problems that label are to be announced soon. 1979, with proceeds to UNICEF. performances by ABBA, The Bee plagued the industry during to his appointments, Cavi - Scheduled to air on NBC-TV on Gees, Rita Coolidge, John Den- Prior frantic final quarter. (Continued on page 74) January 10 at 8 p.m., the special ver, Earth Wind & Fire, Andy 1977's Gibb, Elton John, Kris Kristoffer- That's the consensus of manu- son, Olivia Newton -John and Rod facturing chiefs polled in an RW Stewart. Except for The Bee Gees' survey, which shows most labels NVORLD SALES INDDC (Continued on page 83) (Continued on page 79) Albums 1977 1978 Singles 280.0 Mechanical Royalty Meet Leaves 260.0 240.0 Most Key Questions Unanswered 220.0 By BILL HOLLAND 200.0 WASHINGTON-The result of ings that brought together the of all the organizations 180.0 the supposed final showdown presidents RIAA and the NMPA plus finance and legal representa - 160.0 between and the Harry Fox Agency, Inc. tives and several accounting ex - 140.0 at the U.S. Copyright Office here perts, told the groups that a lot 120.0 concerning the interim regula- of the "uncertainties and confu- 100.0 tions of the mechanical license sion" of the issues had been 80.0 and royalties turned out to be cleared away by the hearings. Nov. Dec. Oct. Nov 25 2 28 4 another stand-off for the time But she added that another being.