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SINGLES SLEEPERS ALBUMS
DONNA SUMMER, "ON THE RADIO" (prod. TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS, GARY NUMAN, "THE PLEASURE
by Moroder) (writers: Moroder- "REFUGE" (prod. by Petty-lovine) PRINCIPLE." Numan was one off the
Summer) (Rick's / Revelation, (writers: Petty -Campbell) (Skyhill, first artists to create something of a
BMI / Sweet Summer Night, BMI) (3:21). Petty's "Don't Do Me new wave electronic sound and this
ASCAP) (3:59). Radio reaction Like That" hit put him back on second album is as eerily complex
to this album cut has been fan- the right track and this follow-up as "Tubeway Army." It entered the
tastic so why not make it her first keeps him there. A perfect union British charts in the #1 spot and
#1 single of 1980! Casablanca of power and passion. Back- it's sure to get AOR support here.
2236. street/MCA 41169. Atco SD 38-120 (7.98).
RUPERT HOLMES, "HIM" (prod. by 0TOMMY JAMES, "THREE TIMES IN LOVE" "THE ROMANTICS." Relying on
Holmes -Boyer) (writer: Holmes) (prod. by James) (writers: James - what is becoming the new American.
(WB/The Holmes Line, ASCAP) Serota) (Big Teeth / Tommy sound of rock 'n' roll, the Detroit
(3:4). Holmes closed '79 with his James, BMI) (4:09). It's been a quartet has already scored heavily.
#1 "Escape" and this successor long time since the Shondells, at the AORs with this debut disc.
is another acute view of adult but James still has the pop The melodies are popish and the
reationships. A melodic, bouncy magic. Sweet vocals deliver the lyrics very teen oriented. This is an,
slice that'll hook on several for- monster hook on any format. Mil- act to watch. Nemperor NJZ 36273
mats. MCA 41173. lennium 11785 (RCA). (CBS) (7.98).
K.C. AND THE SUNSHINE BAND, "LET'S ROGER McGUINN and CHRIS HILLMAN THE ROCKETS, "NO BALLADS."
oG,D ROCK AND ROLL" (prod. by Featuring GENE CLARK, "ONE The title here is apt (although "Sad III
Casey - Finch) (writers: Casey - MORE CHANCE" (prod. by R. -H. Songs" is close) and the group's
Finch) (Sherlyn / Harrick, BMI) Albert) (writers: McGuinn-Levy) second album shows off some crafty
(3:35). "Please Don't Go"' re- (McGuinn/Jackelope, BMI) (3:29). metal rock sensibilities. Keyed by
turned K.C. to the top and this McGuinn's pen & voice are pop - the opener, "Desire," the guitar work id
good-time rocker should follow rock institutions. On this initial is on center stage throughout. This '9
suit with its strong appeal for cut from the upcoming "City" is a strong follow-up to a successful
several formats. TK 1036. LP, they sparkle. Capitol 4821. debut. RSO RS 1-3071 (8.98).
ANDY GIBE, "DESIRE" (prod. by Gibb- MILLIE JACKSON, "DIDN'T I BLOW YOUR "TOGETHER?" Original Motion Pic-
Richardson-Galuten) (writers: B. - MIND" (prod. by Jackson -Sha- ture Soundtrack. Burt Bacharach &
R. -M. Gibb) (Stigwood/Unichap- piro) (writers: Bell -Hart) (Mighty Paul Anka collaborated on the writ-
pell, BMI) (3:36). From his forth- Three/Bellboy, BMI) (3:50). Mil - ing and production of this sound-
coming "After Dark" LP comes lie's reworking of this top 10 track and their romantic works are
this temptingly exotic single. Delfonics hit is remarkable. From interpreted beautifully by Jackie De
Andy's soft and lush vocal, with her "Live And Uncensored" LP, Shannon, Michael McDonald and
some intelligent percussion, in- it's a black cinch hit with pop ap- Libby Titus. For collectors plus. RCA
cites. RSO 1019. peal. Spring 3007 (Polydor). ABL1-3541 (3.98).
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JANUARY 19, 1980
Lundvall Looks Ahead
ASR for the '80s: Old Values Stressed,
With Cautious Optimism
With New Emphasis on Live Presentation
By- J EFFREY PEISCH & SAMUEL GRAHAM By DAVID McGEE
NEW YORK Cautious opti- The same sentiments were NEW YORK-At a time when Davis's appointment as Asher's
mism is by now an industry voiced by virtually all the A&R trade and consumer press reports successor as president of CBS Rec-
byword, but it is still the correct executives Record World con- on the state of the music industry ords International); introduction
phrase for describing how label tacted in a survey. An important dwell on the last year's sales of a $5.98 album series; increas-
executives view talent acquisi- factor mentioned often as a slump, it becomes increasingly ing involvement with new wave
tion and marketing at the start critericn is a band's live per- difficult and perhaps increasingly music; and implementation of a
of a new year and a new decade. formance. "The most obvious important, to recall the few bright new returns policy. There are,
And while the criteria for hit change of recent years," said spots of 1979. As with every other however, other less -publicized
material continues to broaden (Continued on page 33) major company, the CBS Records but no less positive factors which
and trends come and go like Division felt the effects of a de- appear to be paying off, or already
glances in a singles bar, A&R RCA, CBS Set pressed economy; but in the have paid off, in the form of in -
executives still stress the same midst of the turmoil, the corn- creased market share.
qualities in looking for new Vidiodisc Pact pany, without much fanfare, man- In an exclusive interview with
talent: good writing, exciting - aged to put itself in a position to Record World, Bruce Lundvall,
songs and a lively visual presen- NEW YORK CBS and RCA allay the losses of '79 by starting president, CBS Records Division,
tation. announced a major agreement the new decade on sounder foot- spoke of the events of the previ-
"I don't think any of the rules whereby CBS is licensed to manu- ing from a business practices ous year, the problems confront -
have changed," said Bruce Har- facture and distribute videodiscs standpoint. ing the industry, and the outlook
ris, director, A&R, east coast, Epic using the RCA SelectaVision Sys- Many of the moves made by for the Division. During a wide -
Records. "We're still seeking the tem. CBS said the agreement is the Division are obvious: execu- ranging conversation, Lundvall
best we can find, artists who will its first major step toward full par- tive shifts (CBS/Records Group cited more than a dozen areas in
be successful for a long period ticipation in all of the new audio/ president Walter Yetnikoff's addi- which CBS effectively shored up
of time." visual technologies of the 1980s. tional responsibilities in the New day-to-day operations. The corn -
"I've always looked for, and In the joint announcement, CBS Ventures Division; M. Richard mon thread was his faith in the
I'll continue to look for new ex- president John D. Backe and RCA Asher's appointment as deputy ability of CBS Records executives
citing artists," said Gregg Geller, chairman Edgar H. Griffiths said president and chief operating of- to make both rational and bold
VP, contemporary music east that under the terms of the agree - ficer of CBS's worldwide records decisions, shirking immediate but
coast A&R, Columbia Records, (Continued on page 73) and tape operation; and Allen A. (Continued on page 68)
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"artists who can come up with Video, Audio Innovations Highlight
hit material and don't just CES
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grammable material." By SAM SUTHERLAND long-range forecast, explored opening Saturday (5) was the
LAS VEGAS-Previews of new during morning and afternoon most visible representation of
British Dealers Report audio and video technology, business seminars calling for the music industry interests in years.
the unveiling of several major convergence of different media Traditionally a showcase for
Christmas Sales Boom video software catalogues, and technologies already visible in electronics manufacturers, dis-
By VAL FALLOON miles of exhibits featuring other such coming innovations as tributers, suppliers and related
LONDON-British record deal- new wrinkles in consumer elec- stereophonic video software, im- (Continued on page 73)
ers have reported an expected tronics were among the high- proved sound reproduction in
boom in sales over the Christ- lights of the 1980 International television receivers, and the EWE, Rogers Lead
mas vacation period. Contrary Winter Consumer Electronics kindred digital basis for several
Grammy Nominations
to all expectations, sales in some Show, which concluded here of the home entertainment con-
stores were up on the 1978 Tuesday (8) at the Las Vegas figurations showcased during the NEW YORK-Earth, Wind & Fire
figure, and this is despite BPI Convenetion lCendter. er four days of the annual trade and Kenny Rogers led the list of
(Continued oBn pagae 7i0) leTehose features underscored a gathering. artists receiving multiple citations
Helping swell attendance be- in the final nominations for the
Record World yond the record 50,000 projected 22nd annual Grammy awards an -
prior to the show's official (Continued on page 58)
MUM
Expects Record -Breaking Turnout
Albums Singles
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330.0 - By PAT BAIRD
300.0 - NEW YORK-With attendance gistered. Overall, believe last
224700..00 - .3 expected to match last year's rec- year's attendance wiI ll be matched.
210.0 ord -breaking 5500, MIDEM '80 Trite as it may seem, many peo-
180.0 --I convenes Friday, January 18th ple are now concentrating on
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150.0 with the U.S., once again, having their international business, espe-
20.0 - the largest contingent. cially companies from the States."
1 6.6
90.0 According to John Nathan, There have been a number of
60.0-1
MIDEM's United States repre- changes in the record industry
12/8 12/15 12/22 12/29 1/5 1/12 1 /8 1 /15 12/22 1 /29 11 11 2 sentative, "Attendance from over the past year and Nathan ex-
The Record World Sales Index is based on a broad cross-section of quantitative sales data reported North America, despite this past pects the MIDEM gathering to re-
to Record World from retailers, rack jobber. " d one -stops across the country. The base figure for both year's crisis in the industry, will flect those changes.
tJhuen es, in1g9l7e9s, awnidth aelbaucmh winedeikcleys ligisu rae sbmeoinogt ha. .. pearvceernatgaeg eo fi ntchreesaes eq uoarn tditeactirveea sere poonr tsth ed ubriansge . pTehrieo dbsa sien be up about seven or eight per- "I think that last year you
ligure for both singles and albums is 100.0. cent in terms of companies re- (Continued on page 10)
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ment of PolyGram Record Opera-
Page 18. Announcement was made last tions (PRO), the central com-
week of a five -week tour by the New York mercial, technical and adminis- 1700 BroPahdonwea: y(, 2N12e)w 7Y6o5r-k5,0 N2.0Y . 10019
City Opera beginning next October and trative organization of the Poly - PUBLISHER EDITOR IN CHIEF
covering New York State and the midwest. Gram Group's two international BOB AUSTIN SID PARNES
Details of the precedent -setting tour, as out- record divisions, has been re- SR. VICE PREMSIIDKEE NSTIG/MMAANNA GING EDITOR
lined by Beverly Sills in a press conference, structured, according to Coen SR. VICE PRESIDENT/WEST COAST MGR.
are provided in this issue of RW. Solleveld, president of the world- HOWARDS PLEENVCIET TB/SEERNLAIONRD EDITOR
wide music and entertainment MIKE VALLONE/ RESEARCH DIRECTOR
organization. STEPHEN KLING/ART DIRECTOR
David McGee/Associate Editor
Marc Kirkeby/News Editor
Vogelsang Pat Baird/Reviews Editor
Opposite page 36. This week's RW spot- As of January 1, 1980, Poly - DorSno pBheiarg M/ Aidsasso/cAiastsei sRtaenset aErcdhi toDr irector
lights the ever-expanding German music Gram vice president Dr. Werner Joseph lanello/Assistant Editor
Spotlight industry. Special features are devoted to Vogelsang, previously president SJteefvfereny BPlaeuisncehr//AAssssisistatannt t EEddiittoorr
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up the organization as chairman Brian Chin/Discotheque Editor
since its formation in January, Bill HoRllaonbder/tW Paaslhminegr/tJoanz zC oErdreitsopr ondent
1978. Solleveld said the move will
allow Kinkele to devote more Fanny Chung/Controller
departments time to the group's business Stan Soifer/Advertising Sales
activities in all music and enter- WEST COAST
SAM SUTHERLAND JACK FORSYTHE
tainment media. WEST COAST EDITOR MARKETING DIR.
AlbRuemp oArt irplay Pages 32, 34 CoPuinctkrsy Singles Page 79 At the same time, Pieter R. SaLmauureal GParalmhaemr/A/Assssisotacinatt eE dEidtoitro r
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Cover Story Page 77 Internatonal, was promoted to Hollywood, Calif. 90028
Phone: [phone]
Album Picks Page 22 executive vice president of PRO. NASHVILLE
Disco Pages 26-27 Succeeding Vogelsang as presi- TOM RODDEN
Black Oriented Disco File Page 26 dent of Polydor International and SOUTHVEICAEST EPRRNES IDMEANNTA GER
Musk Pages 63-64 Disco File Top 50 Page 27 also named executive vice presi- WALTER CAMPBELL
SOUTHEASTERN EDITOR
Picks of the Week Page 63 Discotheque Hit dent of PRO is Richard Busch, Marie Ratliff/Research Editor
Black Oriented Parade Page 26 chairman of Deutsche Grammo- Margie Barnett/Assistant Editor
Red O'Donnell/Nashville Report
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Jackson Single Surges to Top of Chart; an add at KGW. Most of the gaps impress with its first big single in
in Dionne Warwick's (Arista) ra- six years. Six radio adds fueled
Donna Summer Disc Is Week's Chartmaker dio picture are filled with the the 10 post jump to #38 bullet.
addition this week of 92X, WLS, Donna Summer (Casablanca)
By JOSEPH IANELLO coming on strong, Eagles (Asy- KVIL, and WMC-FM. That con- has her first big record of the
Michael Jackson (Epic) rings in lum) is making a strong bid for its sistently strong radio reaction new year with an entry bullet at
the new year with the second #1 second consecutive #1 record and building sales are the story #43 for this week's Chartmaker
single from his "Off The Wall" from their #1 LP "The Long behind her eight slot jump to honor. She's already top five in
album. Jackson bulleted five Run." Eagles jumped five slots to #20 bullet. Boston, D.C. and L.A.
places to the coveted #1 posi- the #7 spot after only six weeks Three records in the twenties The Spinners (Atlantic) are en-
tion on the hiasis of a potent on the chart. Following closely is deserve special mention: Queen joying great pop activity with
black/pop sales Smokey Robinson (Tamla) at #8 (Elektra) at #21 bullet, a nine five big radio adds while the
combo and nu- behind adds at WLS, WZZP and place move in its third week on black side kicks in to boost the
merous chart - Q102. This two -place climb was the chart with a half dozen adds record 12 places to #42 bullet.
topper ratings fueled by pop sales with strength and big sales in the south, east The other important bullet in the
including the at retail and rack locations. and midwest; Steve Forbert forties is Anne Murray (Capitol)
RW BOS list. Tom Petty (Backstreet/MCA) (Nemperor) enjoying upward ra- at #49, a 12 place jump behind
Five other rec- heads the second ten at #13 bul- dio activity with big adds at breakout sales in the east, mid -
ords earned let, a six post move, with strong WNBC and WMC-FM for #26 west and west, and a dozen adds.
bullets in the top 10 while K.C. & chart jumps where played. Fleet- bullet; and Styx (A&M) scoring Neil Diamond (Col) is this
the Sunshine Band (TK) continues wood Mac (WB) is right on his seven adds for an eight slot hike week's other Powerhouse Pick
to hold the #2 position in its tail with a seven place jump to to #29 bullet. with nine adds and breakout
twentieth week on the chart. #14 bullet. Mac has a great ra- Checking in at #32 bullet is sales in the midwest, west and
Kenny Rogers (UA), at #3, and dio picture with sales beginning one of this week's Powerhouse east coast for a 12 place move to
the Captain & Tennille (Casa- to look just as healthy. Significant Picks, Dan Fogelberg (Full Moon/ #52 bullet. Toto (Col) garnered
blanca), at #4, made impressive sales activity and important adds Epic). His 13 place jaunt was 14 adds to make a 10 place hike
gains at radio while rack and re- at WMC-FM and KVIL boosted made possible by an amazing list to #53 bullet, Barry Manilow
tail sales climb steadily. Rogers Teri DeSario with K.C. (Casa- of 11 radio adds. The O'Jays (Arista) added at 13 stations for
is currently the #1 record on the blanca) ten places to #16 bullet. (Phila. Intl.) also had a big radio a 15 place move to #55, and
RW Country Singles Chart. With Prince (WB) nailed down the #19 week with six adds and top 10 Pat Benatar (Chrysalis) closed out
very few holes left in the radio post with a bullet behind strong ratings in N.Y. and L.A. for a the heavy movement in the fifties
picture and retail/rack sales black sales action (he's rated at seven place move to #34 bullet. (Continued on page 76)
Boston, Indianapolis, Detroit, Cleveland, Seattle, Memphis, De-
Eagles LP Maintains Strong #1 Position New Orleans, Atlanta and Wash- troit and Indianapolis.
ington/Baltimore. Atlantic's "The In the seventies, bullets include
As Top 10 Holds Steady During Holidays Rose" is bulleting at #68 with Lenny White (Elektra), at #72
developing racks and retail on with a combo of retail and on -
By SAMUEL GRAHAM dergrass (Epic), with a combina- both coasts, as well as Houston, (Continued on page 76)
a The top five of the Album tion of racks and retail/one-stops Lz
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#1 Eagles (Asylum) maintains a by Elektra/Asylum's "No Nukes"
very comfortable margin at the package at #39 bullet. The latter
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top and is showing no signs of continues to sell well in its two
slowing up. Elsewhere in the top original sources of strength, LA Singles Albums
ten, the only and NY, while also now breaking
significant
into the midwest and the south.
East: East:
move was re- This week's Chartmaker is Neil
corded by Pink Diamond (Col), at #50 bullet Styx (A&M) Neil Diamond (Columbia)
Floyd (Col), based predominantly on sizable SApninnen eMrsu r(rAatyla n(Ctica)p itol) WStharis pTererks ((CSoollaurm) bia)
jumping to #6 retail activity across the nation Neil Diamond (Columbia) Shalamar (Solar)
bullet as the and with the help of the bulleting Barry Manilow (Arista) Babys (Chrysalis)
fastest - moving "September Morn" single. Also Shalamar (Solar) Roy Ayers (Polydor)
product in the top 20. The group's in the fifties, Steve Forbert (Nem-
South: South:
"The Wall" was one of the holi- peror), at #51 bullet, is showing
day period's best-selling albums, retail sales along the east coast Queen (Elektra) Neil Diamond (Columbia)
a status that has obviously con- from NY to Boston, as well as ICsoamacm Hodaoyreess (P(Moloytdoowr)n ) BSatabry Tsr e(kC h(rCyoslaulmis)b ia)
tinued into the new year. Nashville/Memphis and Indiana- Whispers (Solar)
Foreigner (Atlantic) is bulleting polis, while Parliament (Casa- Midwest: Gap Band (Mercury)
at #12, with very strong racks blanca), at #56 bullet, is selling Queen (Elektra) UFO (Chrysalis)
and good sales at key retail ac- well (as expected) in the principal Dan Fogelberg (Full Moon/Epic) Midwest:
counts, while Dan Fogelberg (Full black markets, especially NY, Anne Murray (Capitol)
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help from the bulleting "Longer" and Memphis/Nashville. ABBA's West: Gap Band (Mercury)
single. new "Greatest Hits Vol. 2" (At- UFO (Chrysalis)
Bullets in the twenties include lantic) is also bulleting in the fif- Spinners (Atlantic) Babys (Chrysalis)
Anne Murray (Capitol)
Lynyrd Skynyrd's double album ties, at #58 with racks way out Neil Diamond (Columbia) West:
package (MCA), at #24 with in front of retail. Barry Manilow (Arista) Neil Diamond (Columbia)
solid retail and improving racks Natalie Cole/Peabo Bryson Pat Benatar (Chrysalis) Star Trek (Columbia)
throughout the country, and Neil (Capitol) are at #62 bullet with Bonnie Pointer (Motown) Whispers (Solar)
Young (Reprise), at #26 with re- retail/one-stop sales in such areas Gap Band (Mercury)
tail. In the thirties, Teddy Pen- as Houston, northern California, UFO (Chrysalis)
Babys (Chrysalis)
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(Continued from page 3) management companies and we'll NEW YORK WEA Interna- in which WEA International has
could expect a dominance of dis- have a large contingent of law- tional continued its unbroken bought an already -established
co product," he said, "but this yers, as usual." growth pattern by once again in- company; the purchase of the
year think you can expect it to As in previous years, a number creasing its worldwide sales, it Ina -Nacional pressing plant in
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be more open, with a fair amount of galas have been scheduled in- was announced by Nesuhi Erte - Sao Paulo, Brazil; the purchase
of activity with new wave prod- cluding those by Europe #1 (ra- gun, president of the company. of "Govi," a chain of 19 retail
uct." dio) Awards gala, France -Inter (ra- Despite the industry -wide loss in stores in Germany; the estab-
CBS Booth dio) gala featuring new French ar- revenue due to piracy and home - lishment of the Disco WEA of
Of the major American com- tists, the annual Variety Club taping, and the effects of a gen- Argentina division of an existing
panies scheduled for booth space charity gala and a jazz gala from eral recession, WEA International company; the formation of a
at The Palais, CBS Records will, the U.S. featuring Sarah Vaughn posted year-end net sales figures, new company, Diski WEA, A.E.,
for the first time, have the key and Stan Getz. Additionally, "The in dollars worldwide, that repre- in Greece; the opening of a new
location. "CBS used to take booth Rose" film will be premiered for sent an increase of 31 percent administration and distribution
space in the recess of the build- Europe in Cannes and there will over net sales in 1978 and of complex in Sidney, Australia;
ing," Nathan explained. "Now be a screening of the English film 63.5 percent over 1977. Ertegun arid the establishment of Artists
they're smack in the middle of "Blue Suede Shoes" featuring Bill stated, "WEA International's con- Service International (ASI), the
the Palais." Haley. tinued growth in the face of new Dutch -based company.
Support Lawyers, Publishers Meet changing market conditions is Ertegun also mentioned the
Nathan feels that American The International Association especially impressive. A large impact of a number of local
of Entertainment Lawyers will measure of our success stems artists whose product gained
companies and executives are
hold their annual meeting in Can- from the increase in sales of prominence in the record industry
continuing their support of MI -
nes on the 18th and the Second repertoire originating from our during 1979. Among these are
DreEaMso nsth. is "Iyt eaisr fqouri tea nduifmficbueltr toof Annual Congress of the Interna- local companies. This 25 percent Gary Numan of Tubeway Army,
tional Popular Music Publishers increase in net sales of local Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe,
make deals here now," he said.
will take place Sunday the 20th product is coupled with an 18 all product released through
"Producers are now interested in
making deals outside the U.S. at 3 p.m. at the Salle Miramar. percent increase in the sale of WEA U.K. According to Ertegun,
first, then making deals in the All galas, as well as the open- American product overseas. Such Numan's upcoming album
States later. We also have a lot winigll dbaey choecldk taailt pthaert yP oanlm tah eB 1e8atchh, WbaElaAn cInetde rgnraotiwotnha lw's ilflu tbuer ea gkreoyw ttho "UP.Sle. asreulreea sPe ritnhcisi plme,o" ntihs saent df owr ilal
of first time companies attending
Casino. a. we discover new sources of be given top priority by Atco
this year, small labels, producers
Registration repertoire abroad while continu- Records. Ertegun reported that
and publishing companies. There's
a slightly heavier emphasis on beRgieng iastt ra9 tiao.nm .f oJra nM. I1D8E Mat 't8h0e wPiall- cinrega stoin gmlye eimt pthoer tannete dins teornf aatnio nina-l VFrearnocnei'qsu et op Sfeamnsaolne, peorfnoerm erso,f
A&M Intl. Reports lais de Festivals where the ex- market." songwriter and vocalists, com-
hibits will be held. The meet is In particular, Ertegun cited pleted an extremely successful
Best Year Ever scheduled to close Thursday, Jan. the purchase of Metronome Rec- tour of Germany shortly after
24. ords in Sweden, the first instance signing a new long-term record-
LOS ANGELES-The past year ing contract with WEA France.
was a record year in the history In addition, it was reported
of A&M International, with over- MIDEM Agenda that Maggie MacNeal has been
all sales more than doubling over chosen to represent the Nether-
1978, up 110 percent, according lands in the Eurovision competi-
to Jack Losmann, managing direc- tion. Other local artists achiev-
tor, international. January 18 ing international recognition in
1979 were Streetheart of Canada,
Healthy Increase International Lawyers Meeting
Elis Regina of Brazil and Cold
Losmann stated that income Opening Day Cocktail Party, Palm Beach Casino Chisel of Australia. In Japan,
rose 85 percent over 1978 during female singer Sachiko Kobayashi
the first six months of 1979, with (Continued on page 77)
an extremely healthy increase for
the second half of the year, real- January 20 _ nIrm.11111111111111111111111111111111111mm11.11.rru1111111111111141111111111111111I1111111111111,.
izing more than double the earn- IFPMP M-e et Set
Second Annual Congress of the International
ings over the previous 12 months. CANNES The second an-
He attributed this substantial in- Federation of Popular Music Publishers. nual Congress of the Interna-
crease to the worldwide success 3 p.m., Salle Miramar _ tional Federation of Popular
of Supertramp, along with the Music Publishers will be held
breakout successes of the Police, French -Inter Gala featuring new French artists, January 20th in Cannes, it was
Styx, Joe Jackson, Rita Coolidge Palm Beach Casino announced by IFPMP secretary-
and Herb Alpert. = general Leonard Feist. The
Supertramp Tour Cited European premiere of the feature film -The Rose" meeting is set for 3 p.m. at
Losmann stressed Supertramp's Salle Miramar and many pub-
record -breaking World Tour in i lishers in Cannes for the 14th
1979, which included 16 concerts January 21 annual Midem are expected to
attend.
in Canada that set new attendance _=
and revenue levels for that nation, Variety Club Charity Gala, Palm Beach Casino There will be five minute
as well as the band's 46 -concert reports on important publish-
tour of the U.K. and Europe, which = ing developments in more
helped push sales of "Breakfast January 22 than a dozen nations, and
In America" to an estimated ten subjects such as the licensing
million units worldwide. Europe #1 Awards Gala, Palm Beach Casino of videograms and royalties on
The breakout success of the imported records will receive
Police worldwide, particularly in special attention. More than
England and Holland (where both January 23 250 publishers participated in
of their albums, "Outlandos last year's IFPMP Congress and
d'Amour" and "Regatta de Blanc," Jazz Gala featuring Sarah Vaughn and Stan Getz, an open invitation has been
have achieved platinum status as Palm Beach Casino extended to all song publish -
well as chart -topping positions i ers attending MIDEM to join
(Continued on page 77) the 1980 session.
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