DISCO DISCO BREAKS TOP 40 DISCO Wks. On Wks. On WRITER TURNS PRODUCER - Peter Hartz, former Disco Breaks columnist, was recen- 8/11 Chart 8/11 Chart tly named producer of the syndicated disco radio program, "Steppin' Out." Peter had been 1 THIS TIME BABY* 20 STAND UP - SIT DOWN MOORE 2 9 JACKIE (Columbia - 12") AKB (RSO 12") 22 5 associate producer. Former producer Larry Yurdin remains with Golden Egg, the com- - 2 HERE COMES THAT 21 THE MAIN EVENT/FIGHT pany which produces the show, but has gone on to other projects, including a rock version SOUND AGAIN* BARBRASTREISAND of "Steppin' Out," appropriately titled, "Rockin' Out." The show will be broadcast on AOR LOVE DELUXE (RFC/Warner - 12") 3 8 (Columbia - 12") 23 5 stations. "Steppin' Out" has experienced phenomenal growth and popularity around the 3 I'VE GOT THE 22 NIGHT RIDER* VENUS DODSON country since its premiere in mid -June. Originally broadcast in 75 markets, the show is now NEXT DANCE* DENIECE WILLIAMS (RFC/Warner - 12") 21 8 in heard 105, including recent additions KTDY-Lafayette; La; WPOM-West Palm Beach, (ARC/Columbia - 12") 1 10 23 H.A.P.P.Y. RADIO* Fla.; WENZ-Richmond, Va. and WCRO-Johnstown, Pa. Three or four major advertisers are 4 THE BOSS/NO ONE EDWIN STARR (20th Century- 12") 18 10 expected to sign on for 1980 in mid -September. GETS THE PRIZE 24 THE BREAK* DIANA ROSS (Motown 12"/LP) 4 7 KAT MANDU (TK 12") NEW DJ AT CRUCIAL DISCO Most label promoters agree that - - 37 2 - 5 GET UP AND BOOGIE 25 LET ME TAKE the place to break records in L.A. is Probe, the fashionable, HiTech FREDDIEJAMES (Warner Bros. -12") 6 7 YOU DANCING private disco on Highland Ave. in Hollywood. Club owner Ray 6 UNDERCOVER BRYAN ADAMS (A&M - 12") 24 12 Sanchez recently hired Frank Collins, a former DJ at Faces in LOVER/DON'T YOU WANT 26 CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT Houston, to spin at Probe. The 31 -year -old Collins began disking MY LOVE YOUR LOVE* TAMIKO JONES (Polydor 12") there two weeks ago and reports, DEBBIE JACOBS (MCA - 12") 5 11 - 28 3 "The audience response has 7 BORN TO BE ALIVE 27 DISCO CHOO CHOO been overwhelming and the record people have been incredibly PATRICK HERNANDEZ NIGHTLIFE UNLIMITED helpful." Patrons of the club say that on occasion they have stop- (Columbia - 12") 7 13 (Casablanca - LP) 25 10 8 FOUND ped dancing to applaud a particularly ingenious mix or overlay. A CURE* 28 GREEN LIGHT/POW WOW ASHFORD & SIMPSON CORY DAVE Collins drove here from Houston, some of his records war- (Warner Bros. 12") 10 6 (New York Intl./RCA 12") Joel Diamond When - - 34 2 ped in transit due to the desert heat. "I made a few calls to the 9 GOOD TIMES* 29 OPEN UP FOR LOVE CHIC (Atlantic labels," Collins relates, "and that same night promo reps showed up at the club with - 12") 8 8 SIREN (Midsong International - 12") 31 4 10 replacements for the records that were ruined." He is particularly impressed with the COME TO ME/DON'T STOP 30 GIVE YOUR BODY UP DANCING TO THE MUSIC* professionalism of the promoters. "They're not pushy at all. They usually just drop off a FRANCE JOLI (Prelude - 12") 19 3 BILLY NICHOLS (West End - 12") 27 6 record and ask me to play it when I have time." In Houston, in addition to his spinning 11 BAD GIRLS (ALL CUTS) 31 FANTASY DONNA BRUNI PAGAN duties, Collins was also the announcer on a disco radio show. He moved here because SUMMER (Casablanca - LP) 9 17 (Elektra - 12") - 1 "L.A. and New York are the only places where there's studio work." Eventually Collins 12 PUT YOUR BODY IN IT/YOU 32 YOU GONNA MAKE ME LOVE would like to get into producing and engineering. In the meantime, he is enjoying the "uni- CAN GET OVER SOMEBODY ELSE* STEPHANIE MILLS JONES GIRLS (Phila. Intl. - LP/12") 26 15 quely enthusiastic" crowd and the "great" Graebar sound system at Probe, where he (20th Century/RCA - LP) 12 9 33 RING MY BELL reports that Space's "Save Your Love For Me" and Ruth Waters' "Never Gonna Be The 13 YOU CAN DO IT* ANITA WARD (Juana/TK - 12") 29 18 AL HUDSON & THE PARTNERS Same" are big crowd pleasers. And his personal favorites at the moment? he 34 OVER AND OVER "No contest," (MCA - 12") 15 7 DISCO CIRCUS (Columbia - 12") 30 3 says. "France Joll and Space." 14 CRANK IT UP A BIG SPLASH IN THE POOLS 35 DON'T YOU FEEL MY LOVE - RCA has decided not to cutback its servicing of the (FUNK TOWN)* GEORGE McCRAE PETER BROWN (Drive TK 12") 11 11 Southern California Disco DJs Association and BADDA. A mutually satisfying agreement - (Sunshine Sound/TK - 12") 36 4 has also been reached between RCA's Tony King and the Florida Record Pool to cut ser- 15 GROOVE ME* 36 00H. LA, LA/HARMONY FERN KINNEY (TK - 12") 20 3 vicing from 135 to 75. Says King of recent developments, "Since we've closed our west SUZI LANE (Elektra - LP/12" ) - 1 16 SAVAGE LOVER 37 I GOT THE HOTS FOR YA* coast disco promotion department, the pools there remain our only effective promotional THE RING (Vanguard 12") 17 7 - DOUBLE EXPOSURE (Salsoul - 12") 39 2 tool." Other factors contributing to King's decision, he said, were the size of the Southern 17 WHEN YOU WAKE UP 38 WHATCHA' GONNA DO (continued on page 34) TOMORROW* ABOUT IT CANDI STATON (Warner Bros. 121 13 12 - ROZALIN WOODS (AM - 12") 32 5 18 HEAVEN MUST HAVE SENT 39 GROOVIN' YOU* REVIEWS YOU* HARVEY MASON (Arista - 12") 33 8 BONNIE POINTER (Motown - 12") 16 15 40 THE REAL THING ULLANDA - Stars - Ocean/Ariola OR 7503 - 12" 19 LOVE MAGIC/HOLLER* DADDY DEWDROP JOHN DAVIS (Sam/Columbia 12") 14 At last, a discriminately mixed (by John Luongo) song which allows us to hear Ullanda's - 13 (Inphasion/TK - 12") 38 5 delicate, expressive soprano, especially during a non -disco ballad break. Jazzy piano, ompiled from audience response as reported from top Disco programming artists. *12" available tor sale. classical violins and big band era sax make this an eclectic treat. "Stars" has best pop cross -over potential of all the tracks on Ullanda's "Love Zone" LP. Times: (A) 10:22 and (B) 1 1,./...71./-11"VIIVILIXJ F1\..1\J 6:55. JIM GRADY - Between Love and a Hard Place - Chanterelle - CNT -12-002 - 12" - MUST SPIN CAN'T MISS Promo Bob Anderson Shaw Biz Time Of The Seasons Synthesizer intro a real attention getter. Another heavy beater sure to take over the Washington D.C. Marlena Shaw -Columbia The Neil Cloud Orchestra-T.K. dance floor. Harp and whip duet an unusual variation on "Duelling Banjos." Conga break nothing new. Choral work highlights this offering, Chanterelles debut release. Frank Sesito Sexy Thing Sweet Blindness FRONT PAGE - Love insurance - Panorama JD -11677 - 12" - Promo Philadelphia Bob McG ilpin - Butterfly/MCA Mighty Pope - Warner/RFC Heavy beat and percussion play off powerful female lead singer. Vocalist begins song Scott Adams Put Your Feet To The Beat with unique solo accompaniment by drums. A dance number best heard in the disco. Gimme Back My Love Affair -Times: (A) 8:00 and (B) 7:25. Chicago Ritchie Family - Casablanca Sister Power - Ocean DanaeJacovidis Love insurance Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick Boston Front Page- Panorama/RCA Ian Dury - Stiff/Epic Scott Talarico Danger When You're #1 Ft. Lauderdale Gregg Diamond - T.K. Gene Chandler - 20th Century Al Paez Revenge Tumble Heat New Orleans Revanche-Atlantic Michele Freeman -Polydor Steve Smith Groove Me Fantasy Los Angeles Fern Kinney - T.K. Bruni Pagan - Elektra Tim Rivers Stand Up And Dance Don't Stop San Francisco Gregg Diamond - T.K. LAX - Prelude Rick Richardson Come To Me I Got The Hots For Ya New York FranceJoli - Prelude Double Exposure-Salsoul Bob Smith Come To Me The Bitch Charlotte France Joli - Prelude Olympic Runners - Polydor Leon Wagner Bernadette Stars Madison J.T. Connection - Butterfly/MCA Ullanda - Ocean Kevin Mills Looking For Love Put Your Feet To The Beat Washington D.C. Fat Larry's - WMOT/Fantasy Ritchie Family - Casablanca 20TH SIGNS TRIPLE 'S' CONNECTION - 20th Century -Fox Records has signed Triple Bob Baldwin Ooh, La, La/Harmony Tumble Heat "S" Connection to a recording contract. Pictured standing at the signing are (l -r): Phoenix Suzi Lane - Elektra Michele Freeman - Polydor Mort Weiner, director of merchandising and sales for 20th Century; Bunky Sheppard, vice Kenny Jason My Feet Keep Dancing Fantasy president of promotion for the label and producer of the group's debut album; Liz Gar- Chicago Chic Atlantic Bruni Pagan Elektra dener, international liaison; Neil Portnow, senior vice president of A&R and promotion; and - - Donny Brooks, national R&B promotion direction. Seated are (l -r): Steven Rice, Stan Bacho Manguel Rock Me Catch The Rhythm Sheppard and Sterling Rice of the group. New York Cerrone- Atlantic Caress -Warner/RFC 18 Cash Box/August 18. 1979 www.americanradiohistory.com.