to the Needs of the Music/ ISSN 00341622 INGLES ALBUMS LEETWOOD MAC, "TUSK" (prod. by band) EAGLES, "HEARTACHE TONIGHT" (prod: "QUADROPHENIA" (Soundtrack). (writer: Buckingham) (Fleetwood by Szymczyk) (writers: Henley - The Who's classic rock opera was Mac, BMI) (3:36). The title track Frey -Seger -Souther) (Cass Coun- finally transferred to the screen and from their much anticipated and ty/Red Cloud/Gear/Ice Age, AS - the corresponding score is here re - still forthcoming LP is a unique CAP) (4:26). A slashing rhythm, lased in a somewhat re -mixed ver- departure from previous Mac of- big beat, whining guitars, & sion with three new songs. The Who ferings. The drum -led rhythm and Glenn Frey's tough vocals grace contribute 15 cuts and the score is chant -like vocals merge into a this rocker from their new "The filed out with tunes by other artists. thick tribal dance. WB 49077. Long Run" LP. Asylum 46545. Polydor PD 2-6235 (13.98). HIC, "MY FORBIDDEN LOVER" (prod. by VILLAGE PEOPLE, "SLEAZY" (prod. by STEVE MARTIN, "COMEDY IS NOT Rodgers -Edwards) (writers: Ed- Morali) (writers: Morali-Belolo- PRETTY." Martin has practically wards -Rodgers) (Chic, BMI) Hurtt - Whitehead) (Can't Stop, given a new definition to comedy (3:30). Another gem from the BMI) (3:45). The title cut from recordings and this latest effort "Risque" LP, this follow-up to the their upcoming live -studio LP spotlights new material in his now top 5 "Good Times" is a typically shows David Hodo singing lead well known style. Some of the lan- marvelous Chic dance song with & Ray Simpson replacing Victor guage is a bit risque but the trademark falsetto lead & har- Willis, for more great dance routines are geared to tickle. War- mony vocals. Atlantic 3620. music. Casablanca 2213. ' ner Bros. HS 3392 (8.98). OMMODORES, "STILL" (prod. by Car- ELTON JOHN, "VICTIM OF LOVE" (prod. SUZI QUATRO, "SUZI . AND michael -group) (writer: Richie) by Bellotte) (writers: Bellotte-Le- OTHER ;FOUR LETTER WORDS." (Jobete-Commodores Entertain- MCA vay-Rix) (British Rocket, ASCAP) It's taken a while but Quatro's re- ment, ASCAP) (3:43). The fragile RECORDS (3:18). Synthesizer swizzles rocket cent hit singles have found her ac- piano and sensitive vocal ballad over a disco beat as John's im- ceptance in the U.S. This new col- make an impact with a simple passioned vocals stick the hook lection, produced by Mike Chap- arrangement that bursts into a on this first single from his up- man, has a hard rock edge and horn/string melodrama. Motown coming "Thunder In The Night" tunes perfectly suited to her bad 1474. LP. A multi -format hit: MCA 41126. girl image. RSO RS 1-3064 (7.98). TYX, "BABE" (prod. by group) (writer: De ANITA WARD, "DON'T DROP MY LOVE" STIX HOOPER, "THE WORLD WITH- Young) (Stygian/Almo, ASCAP) (prod. by Knight) (writer: Knight) IN." The Crusaders as a group are (4:26). Playful keyboards and ANq (Knight -After -Knight, BMI) (3:55). indisputable masters of the new jazz Tommy Shaw's youthful lead vo- Ward's "Ring My Bell" was one form and they are quickly making cal swell into a full harmony of the major hits and surprises of the sane impact as solo artists. chorus and ascending lead guitar '79. Here, she vocalizes an in- Hooper here debuts with an especi- runs of this love song from the tense loving plea with appealing ally tasty package of new material new "Cornerstone" LP. A&M keyboard & guitar shimmers. aided by some of the best sidemen 2188. Juana 3425 (TK). around. MCA 3180 (8.98). AmericanRadioHistory.Com LWAK-979 The New KENNY ROGERS Album Includes The Single"You Decorated My '-oduced by Larry Butler Vanagement: Kragen & Co. KENNY TOUR-September: 14-16, (Universal Ampithealer) Los Arrive es, Ca ifornia!17, Phoenix,Rrzonae18, Amari let Texas;19-20, Albu- relque, New Mexico/21, Austin, Texas/22, Wichita, Kansas/23, Waterloo, Dß/28, Jackson, Mississippi/29, Men-ahis,Tennemee/30, Shreveport, Laukiana October: 5, Lexington, Kentucky/6, Cleveland, Ohio./8, lost-Ciuntry Music Awa-ds-CB31v) Nashville, Tennessee/10, Nashvile, Tennessee/1 tsville, Alabama/13, New Orleans, Louisianan¿, Atlante Georgia week of the 151h, (1Jluppet Show) chef* your Ixal .istincs/ lei Springfield, Ohio/19, Columbia, Missouri/20, Louisville, Kentucky:21, St Louis, M ssouri;25-31, Marl c City, law Jersey. No»ember: 1, Cincin - rai, Ohio/2, Terre Haute, Indiana/3, Evansville, Indiana/4, Toledo, Olio/12, (=i ,ningof-The 3ambler" MovieiorCB-3-TV)wedcof 12th (TV Special- Nemy Rogers & The American Cowboy-CBS-TV) check your local listings 3".1319 Libery+United Records AmericanRadioHistory.Com Mforice) SEPTEMBER 29, 1979 Pope's LP Will Be Ready Oct. 1; MUSE Concerts Cap 4 -Month Effort By JOSEPH IAN ELLO In NEW YORK-The first of five struction of a nuclear plant six Infinity Plans Marketing Campaign consecutive nights of benefit con- miles from his home in upstate By MARC KIRKEBY certs for a non-nuclear future was New York. NEW YORK-Copies of Infinity additional import copies beyond staged last Wednesday night (19) Organization Records' "Pope John Paul II Sings its initial supply, all of which had at New York City's Madison While many past benefit con- at the Festival Sacrosong" will be been shipped to retailers. Square Garden before a capacity Hurricane available to retailers next Monday Infinity has ordered one mil- certs (Bangladesh and crowd. The five -hour show was a Carter's Astrodome fund-raiser) (1) to coincide with the Pope's lion copies from MCA Distribut- fast -paced, spirited triumph for were plagued by American visit, Infinity president ing, Alexenburg said. By last poor organiza- the musicians, political organizers tion and self-indulgent superstar Ron Alexenburg said last week. Thursday (20), the mastering and and volunteers who, for the past jams, Wednesday's show was a The announcement reversed jacket fabricating process for the four months, have worked under well -orchestrated series of sets earlier plans not to make the al- album had been accomplished in the Musicians United For Safe that involved a majority of mu- bums available at retail until after a remarkable five days. Energy (MUSE) banner in an effort sicians who have strong ties to the Pope's visit in early October. "My days were 20 hours, four to raise funds for a massive pub- the California -rock genre The Roman Catholic Archdiocese days straight, plus two trips back and lic education program about the therefore were familiar with each of Boston will still keep exclusive and forth to Boston to see that dangers of nuclear power. other's material, as studio guests rights to the album for that city (Continued on page 144) Activists on albums or regular band mem- until October 28, and distribution The merging of politics and bers. The resulting performance in the other five cities on the culture brought the Garden cor- was not so much a greatest hits Pope's itinerary may also be Craigo Exits CBS ridors alive with an abundance of compendium, but rather a strong- limited; the record will, however, Jack Craigo, senior vice pres- activists manning tables well - est -material package; played with be available to retailers in other ident and general manager of stocked with safe energy peti- conviction and often passion that cities here and in Canada Octo- Columbia Records, resigned tions, pamphlets and volunteer reached peak emotional levels at ber 1. his position last week. Ac- _ _ sign-up sheets. And, this spirit several points throughout the The Infinity LP is the same rec- cording to a CBS spokesman, _ and enthusiasm was even more night. This is quite understand- ord that has been available in no immediate replacement is evident inside where John Hall able since for many of the artists Europe (and in imported copies being sought, and CBS Records opened a lively set that included the concert was more than a one here) as "Lieder des Papstes," but Division president Bruce Lund- _ his "Plutonium Is Forever," an night affair. Jackson Browne, John Infinity has completely repack- vall will take over Craigo's anti -nuke song he wrote while Hall, Graham Nash and Bonnie aged it in a boxed set with the responsibilities. considering the proposed con - Raitt are all members of the MUSE title, cover information and lyrics board of directors and along with in English. several other performers have The album will carry a $9.98 Statement by NARM Board Urges Mfrs. made it clear through past benefit list price, with eight -track and performances, that they are firmly cassette tapes listing at $10.98. committed to a Import Copies To Rethink Advertising, Marketing Cuts non-nuclear future. According to Alexenburg, In- By DAVID McGEE After Bonnie Raitt and Jackson finity has no plans to take legal NEW YORK - The board of logue product. Manufacturers are Browne joined Hall for several action to block the sale of im- directors of the National Associa- accused by the board of ignoring songs including dedications to ported copies of the LP, which tion of Recording Merchandisers the "1978 phenomenon" of super - New Yorkers and the no -nuke Jem Records has been selling at (NARM) last week issued a state- inflated sales figures due to the cause, Graham Nash started a a $9.98 list. "An import can't ment chastising manufacturers for astonishing success of "Saturday (Continued on page 144) meet the demand for this record," overreacting to the sales slump Night Fever" and "Grease," and he said, projecting that demand at of 1979 by cutting costs in the of creating the current "soft" between six and 12 million copies crucial areas of advertising and market by their "unwillingness to ASCAP Receipts between now and Christmas.