SINGLE PICK Di; WEEKLY SINGLE COPY PRICE $3.00 Volume 50 No. 21 September 18 - 23, 1989 ALBUMS TO WATCH WARRANT Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich MELISSA ETHERIDGE Brave And Crazy POCO Legacy SYRE It Ain't Pretty Being Easy EURYTHMICS We Too Are One TINA TURNER Foreign Affair BRENDAN CROKER & THE FIVE O'CLOCK SHADOWS Brendan Croker & The Five O'Clock Shadows RIGHT HERE WAITING Richard Marx EMI - B -50215-F RICHARD MARX Repeat Offender EMI - E1 -90380-F V TO -WATCH THE VOWS GO UNBROKEN Kenny Rogers HOUSE ON OLD LONESOME ROAD Conway Twitty IF I EVER FALL IN LOVE AGAIN Anne Murray & Kenny Rogers JUST A PLACE WHERE MEM'RIES LIVE Cindi Cain HOT NIGHTS Canyon CRY CRY CRY Marty Stuart YOU PUT THE SOUL IN THE SONG Waylon Jennings DON'T MAKE ME LIE Lynne Donovan TAME ME Catheryne Greenly SINGLES TO WATCH DON'T ASK ME WHY Eurythmics PUSS N' BOOTS Kon Kan ROCKLANDWONDERLAND Kim Mitchell EDIE (CIAO BABY) The Cult ROCK WIT'CHA Bobby Brown YOU NEVER LOOKED BACK Syre I LOVE THE BASS Bardeaux LOVE SHACK B -52's BUST A MOVE Young MC HOT SINGLES 18 & LIFE Skid Row SOWING THE SEEDS OF LOVE Tears For Fears KISSES ON THE WIND Neneh Cherry HEALING HANDS Elton John NEED A LITTLE TASTE OF LOVE The Doobie Bros. MISS YOU MUCH Janet Jackson THE BEST Tina Turner LOVE SONG The Cure CALL IT LOVE Poco PARTYMAN Prince ANOTHER MAN'S GUN Ray LyeII & The Storm WHEN I LOOKED AT HIM Expose STILL CRUSIN' Beach Boys SOLD ME DOWN THE RIVER The Alarm WHATCHA DO TO MY BODY Lee Aaron THIS ONE Paul McCartney ROLLING STONES Steel Wheels NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK Hangin' Tough MADONNA Like A Prayer SKID ROW Skid Row SOUL II SOUL Keep On Movin' MOTLEY CRUE Dr. Feelgood OUR TOWN David Wilcox Capitol - B -73097-F ALBUM PICK RAY LYELL & THE STORM Ray Lye11 & The Storm SPY - 1002-W Autograph's Hit The Ground Runnin' is currently making friends on a nation- wide radio tour to promote their upcoming LP, Sudden 'Impact. - Page 7
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SINGLE PICK
Di; WEEKLYSINGLE COPY PRICE
$3.00Volume 50 No. 21
September 18 - 23, 1989ALBUMS
TO WATCH
WARRANTDirty Rotten Filthy
Stinking RichMELISSA ETHERIDGE
Brave And CrazyPOCOLegacySYRE
It Ain't Pretty Being EasyEURYTHMICS
We Too Are OneTINA TURNERForeign Affair
BRENDAN CROKER & THEFIVE O'CLOCK SHADOWS
Brendan Croker & TheFive O'Clock Shadows
RIGHT HERE WAITINGRichard Marx
EMI - B -50215-F
RICHARD MARXRepeat Offender
EMI - E1 -90380-F
V TO -WATCH
THE VOWS GO UNBROKENKenny Rogers
HOUSE ON OLDLONESOME ROAD
Conway TwittyIF I EVER FALLIN LOVE AGAIN
Anne Murray & Kenny RogersJUST A PLACE
WHERE MEM'RIES LIVECindi Cain
HOT NIGHTSCanyon
CRY CRY CRYMarty Stuart
YOU PUT THE SOUL INTHE SONG
Waylon JenningsDON'T MAKE ME LIE
Lynne Donovan
TAME MECatheryne Greenly
SINGLESTO WATCH
DON'T ASK ME WHYEurythmics
PUSS N' BOOTSKon Kan
ROCKLANDWONDERLANDKim Mitchell
EDIE (CIAO BABY)The Cult
ROCK WIT'CHABobby Brown
YOU NEVER LOOKED BACKSyre
I LOVE THE BASSBardeaux
LOVE SHACKB -52's
BUST A MOVEYoung MC
HOTSINGLES
18 & LIFESkid Row
SOWING THE SEEDSOF LOVE
Tears For FearsKISSES ON THE WIND
Neneh Cherry
HEALING HANDSElton John
NEED A LITTLETASTE OF LOVEThe Doobie Bros.MISS YOU MUCH
Janet JacksonTHE BESTTina TurnerLOVE SONG
The Cure
CALL IT LOVEPoco
PARTYMANPrince
ANOTHER MAN'S GUNRay LyeII & The Storm
WHEN I LOOKED AT HIMExpose
STILL CRUSIN'Beach Boys
SOLD ME DOWN THE RIVERThe Alarm
WHATCHA DO TO MY BODYLee AaronTHIS ONE
Paul McCartney
ROLLING STONESSteel Wheels
NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCKHangin' Tough
MADONNALike A PrayerSKID ROWSkid Row
SOUL II SOULKeep On Movin'MOTLEY CRUE
Dr. Feelgood
OUR TOWNDavid Wilcox
Capitol - B -73097-F
ALBUM PICK
RAY LYELL & THE STORMRay Lye11 & The Storm
SPY - 1002-W
Autograph's Hit TheGround Runnin' is currentlymaking friends on a nation-wide radio tour to promotetheir upcoming LP, Sudden
'Impact. - Page 7
2 - RPM - September 18 - 23, 1989
MCA's exiting Azoff succeeded by TellerShock waves rolled through the U.S. WestCoast music community with the suddenannouncement that Irving Azoff had resignedas a Vice President of MCA Inc. andChairman of its Music Entertainment Group.There had been speculation that Azoff "waslooking" for a solo venture, but theannouncement of his exiting made by SidSheinberg, President and Chief OperatingOfficer of MCAInc., had its obvious impact.He will be succeeded as Chairman of theMCA' Music Entertainment Group by AlTeller, who joined the company in 1988 asVice President of MCA Inc. and Presidentand Chief Operating' Officer of MCARecords. He had previously served asPresident of CBS Records.
Azoff, who joined MCA in 1983 to headup its .record and. music operations, willcontinue to act as MCA's representative forthe Los Angeles Coliseum negotiations. Hewill also continue to act as a consultant toMCA for its Facilities Merchandisingoperation,. which specializes in on -sitedistribution of nontconsumablemerchandiseat sports and concert facilities throughout the
Capitol Canada's Deane Cameron, RonMichael -Scott, Olie Kornelsen and RobertWidmann present platinum to the DoobieBrothers for their new album, Cycles.
Tragedy on way home forCarlton Show Band
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Sean McManus.; founder and .leader ofCanada's 'popiilar Carlton Show Band,passed away suddenly, Seta. '9, The cause ofdeath was,. a massive heart attack. Mr.McManus would have been 53 in December.
The Carlton Show Band has been one ofthe triost active and beSi loved touring acts inCanada for the past 25 years, a popularitythat' spilled over into the U.S. as well. Muchof this popularity grew out' of their CTVseries, the: Pig 'N Whistle,' a highly -ratedvariety show that became' a weekly habit formillions of Canadian viewers over an elevenyear period. To celebrate their success in thebusiness the' band recently released a SilverAnniversary cassette.
The band was enroute home to Torontothrough Michigan after performing at theThunder Bay Fair when Mr. McManussuffered the fatal seizure. Funeral serviceswere held in Bobcaygeon, Ontario, onSeptember 14.
U.S. As well, he is apparently finalizingfuture plans which could include possiblebusiness ventures with MCA.
It's interesting to note that for the yearending December 31; 1982, prior to Azoffjoining the company, MCA's record andmusic publishing operations had grossrevenues of $141,707,000 with aft operatingincome pf $24,226,090. For the year endedDecember 31, 1988, the Music EntertainmentGroup had groSs revenues of $661,028,000, avery healthy increase that boasts anoperating income of $60,480,000..
FACTOR evaluations tobe held in SaskatoonFACTOR will hold evaluations of fundingapplications in Saskatoon during theSaskatchewan Recording IndustryAssociation's Music Industry Weekend. Adeadline of Oct. 15/89 has been put in placefor applications to the FACTOR Loan andNew Talent Demo Award Programs forSaskatchewan musicians, labels, managersand others involved in the music industry.
Music and broadast industryprofessionals will evaluate applications fromSaskatchewan and other regions of Canadaon November 17, 18 and 19. Blaine Wilkinsof Saskatoon's Studio West will be assistingin the arranging of evaluation sessions.Studio West, a sponsoring studio ofFACTOR's New Talent Demo AwardProgram, will have a supply of FACTORLoan and New Talent Demo Awardapplications available.
Hallmark Cards Canadato sponsor Penner tourHallmark Cards Canada has announced thesponsorship of the upcoming fred Penner InConcert national tour. Penner was this year'swinner of a Juno as Best Children'sPerformer. His five album releases whichwere distributed internationally, have soldclose to half a million units. As well, hisCBC-TV Network show, Fred Penner's Placehas become a regular morning habit for anestimated 500,000 viewers.
This national tour is in support of ReadCanada, a Frontier College project, describedas "one of the most innovative programmesin Canada, promoting literacy amongCanadian children." Mrs. Mila Mulroney isHonourary Patron of the project.
Tanya Boyd-Saffran, Director ofPlanning, Research & Communications forHallmark Canada, points out that "Thisproject's main goal is to get kids hooked onbooks today . . . creating a more literateCanada for the future."
Penner's tour begins September 14 andruns through to March 11 of next year. Hewill play 17 cities including Thunder Bay,Sudbury, Ottawa, Montreal, Windsor,Hamilton, London, Toronto, Brandon,Winnipeg, Vancouver, Victoria, Regina,Saskatoon, Edmonton and Calgary. Allconcerts are produced by G.L. Paquin andDirection Four Productions. For furtherinformation contact Pamela Keary inToronto at 416-947-9937 or Dianne Gray inWinnipeg at 204-947-9200.
A&M Canada signs dealwith Current RecordsA&M Records of Canada has announced thesigning of an agreement with CurrentRecords. The pacting calls for all Currentproduct to be released by A&M in Canada.
Initial releases under the new agreementare debut albums from Calgary's MysteryRefinance and the Black Earth from Bath,England. Both releases are expected to shipmid -September.
Gerry Young, President of CurrentRecords, reveals that "After carefullyconsidering which multinational we wantedto align ourselves with, A&M became theobvious choice because of its promotion andmarketing skills and the high quality ofpeople in all areas of the company."
Gerry Lacoursiere and Gerry Young
"We are pleased to be involved withGerry," says A&M Records of CanadaPresident Gerry Lacoursiere, "His trackrecord speaks for itself and we look forwardto being instrumental in Current's continuedsuccess."
Current Records is a division of CurrentMusical Enterprises, which is a whollyCanadian independent organization thatincludes recording, publishing, andmanagement divisions. Over the years,Current has had success with such acts asParachute Club, Martha & The Muffins,Strange Advance, Alta Moda, Doubledareand Gerry Cott formerly of the BoomtownRats.
Broadcaster/writer. Payneto head censor boardRobert Payne, former CKEY broadcaster,currently writing for the Toronto:5 Sun, hasbeen 'named' Chairman of the Ontario FilmReview Board. He succeeds former Hamiltonpolitician Anne Jones.
Payne first made his mark inbroadcasting when he.joined CKEY as apart-time newscaster in 1969. He took the jobon a full-time basis in 1972, remaining withthe Toronto station until last year, when bothhe and station management agreed todisagree. He has, however, continued hisinvolvement with broadcasting, and is wellsuited for his new challenge where he is'expected to continue what is described as the"liberalization" of filth censorship, whichwas introduced when Premier DavidPeterson's Liberal government came intopower.
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Records. The pacting calls for all Current product to be released by A&M in Canada.
Initial releases under the new agreement are debut albums from Calgary's Mystery
Rcfmance and the Black Earth from Bath, England. Both releases are expected to ship
mid -September. Gerry Young, President of Current
Records, reveals that "After carefully considering which multinational we wanted
to align ourselves with, A&M became the obvious choice because of its promotion and
marketing skills and the high quality of people in all areas of the company."
"We are pleased to be involved with Gerry," says A&M Records of Canada td a President Gerry Lacoursiere, "His track
lr record speaks for itself and we look forward to being instrumental in Current's continued
:ed the success." finer In Current Records is a division of Current
year's Musical Enterprises, which is a wholly ldren's Canadian independent organization that which includes recording, publishing, and
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Robert Payne, former CKEY broadcaster, or of currently writing, for the Toronto Sun, has ,ns for been named
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ked on politician Anne Jones. [iterate Payne first made his mark in
broadcasting when he joined CKEY as a 14 and part-time newscaster in 1969. He took the job ar. He on a full-time basis in. 1972, remaining with
r Bay, the Toronto station until last year, when both ndsor, he and station management agreed to indon, disagree. He has, however, continued his Legina, involvement with broadcasting, and is well
v. All suited for his new challenge where he is in and 'expected to continue what is described as the
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;ray in Peterson's Liberal government came into power.
Hit the Ground Runnin' live at the Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto
Tuesday, October 3rd, 1989
Hit the Ground Runnin' record on Studer-Revox recorders
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Twelve bucks for parking? Holy NipperDon Kollar . . . the next time I'm invited toBMG's offices for a press reception I'm goingto arrange for a car pool. Anyway, the pressreception went off fairly well, considering thedwindling, long of tooth array of classicalbuffs from the media. Where do they getthese guys? RCA's classical head, MichaelEnglebert, announced there would be acouple of releases this month fromTafelmusik and that Deutsche HarmoniaMundi had joined BMG and that RCA VictorRed Seal cassettes will be duplicated using theDAAD System. The big news however wasthat Nipper was returning to RCA Victor RedSeal. By the way, BMG certainly has a handleon food, which was cooked up by DannyLidner, who heads up Gourmet Venture. Ifhe had a restaurant, I'd be a steady customer.(EC: A fat, steady customer!)
Look who's checked into Lulu's! A newowner, no less. Britisher John Ireland,brother of Jill, which makes him the brother-in-law of Charles Bronson, has taken over
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Lulu's, the largest roadhouse in NorthAmerica, with Canadian printer DavidSilverman. No sooner had they taken overwhen out came the paint, hammer and nailsand . . . voila, a couple of lush star dressingrooms. The club wouldn't be the samewithout the bouncy, affable, witty, loveableKenny Hollis . . . and they almost lost himagain. He's just gone through another boutof blood poisoning, but he's back at work,and it's business as usual. (EC: Bouncy,affable, witty, loveable . . . ?)
Forget the VIP title, I'm a HUN! WhenA&M puts together a convention . . . it's gotto be seen to be believed. Four days yet, inAlgonquin Park, Ontario's gateway toheaven. Every meeting, every meal and eventhe bit of leisure time that was allowed,was calculated to create a warm, friendlyfamily atmosphere. Quite frankly, I didn'tknow there were that many friendly people inthe industry. Stan Klees reported a couple of"Mooses" as he called them, outside hiscabin, and the "Mooses", in turn, reportedhim to the local authorities for "leering".Faisel ' said he saw a bear outside his cabin,but I think it was Randy Wells on his way toanother beer. The whole convention was builton the theme of Attila The Hun. JoeSummers came across a book titledLeadership Secrets of Attila The Hun, byWess Roberts, which found several goodthings to say about this oldtime baddie. Therewas enough material for four full days ofreadings from the book . . . and itsapplication to the record business was quitelogical. Just think of what will happen for thenext convention if Joe discovers the Bible!(EC: That'll mean at least two weeks ofconventioning . . . 0Rumours are just rumours ... ! Last weekI facetiously reported that the HollywoodReporter had bought PolyGram . . . which
CKIX-FM's Fleming putsartistic talent to useRicnard Fleming, a, fifteen year veteran ofradio and currently hosting the afternoondrive show for .CountrjrMusies CKIX 99.1on the FM dial in St:JOhn'S Newfoundland,is parlaying his talents. as .a visual artist intoone that could be of herielit toith'e broadcastindustry in 'general. Flerning has done somefreelance work in thecoMmercial visual artsfield, but, believing that the. demand forradio proniotion throughout the country "isflourishing", decided that "My pen wouldprobably be put to better and more frequentuse in radio, the media I've beea involved infor the last fifteen years," adding that"Television:isn't outof the question either."
Fleming. creates station logos, or qn-airpersonality character sketches for personal'business cards or promOtional pieces.
Fleming., has been 'With the station sinceits inception in` November. of 1983. A nativeof Vancouver, Flailing has been associatedwith radio stations in: B.C., SouthernAlberta, Manitoba and Northern Ontario.
For further information .0n Fleming'snew. venture call hitn at 709-368-5692.
was in keeping with all the other rumours ofX taking over Y and of A selling 49 percent toB. Well, the Hollywood Reporter rumour ispure smoke . . . but there are a couple ofshockers coming our way . .. and it does haveto do with two Dutch -owned \music giants, anEnglish and an American company. Prettyscary stuff. (EC: And then . . . there will befour . . . !)
There's more to follow -spotting! How'sthis for a success story. Richard Owen, aHamiltonian, who is the head follow spotoperator for Les Miserables at Toronto'sRoyal Alexandra, probably carries the title ofartist with more dignity than that of amember of the stage handler's union.(EC: But artists don't have a union.)Anyway, Richard is a visual . artist and,thanks to Gino Empry, will have his pasteldrawings, which were inspired by his travelsto Japan, the Himalayas and Indonesia,exhibited in the lobby of Maestro'sRestaurant & Notes Piano Bar (BrownstoneHotel) beginning Oct. 3, with a very poshreception. He uses the Asian influence ofcalligraphy, and I wouldn't want to miss thisevent. The opening reception has been movedup to 5 pm so that the entire cast of LesMiserables can attend. (EC: Now, it's Ginothe art critic.)
Nice guys . . ? Heather Dietrich, whohandles promotion at Toronto's Q107, tellsme what "nice guys" they are at Q. They arecurrently running a Porsche giveawaycontest, so, being the "nice guys" they are,they gave CHUM FM a vintage 57 Thunder-bird, which they parked in CHUM's parkinglot. "It needs a little work," says Heather,"but it really shows what nice guys we are."(EC: I'll bet . . .
In praise of the CRTC ... ? I heard it withmy own two ears . . . a consultant praising theCRTC. (EC: What did he say in private?)
Going up in flames ... ! What hockey teamwill have a theme written for them by a well-known Canadian songwriter? (EC: Is this ariddle . . . ?)
Hey ... FAX/phone it ... ! Guess what?Now technology allows for you to have onlyone number to cover both telephone andFAX, so you won't have to add another set ofnumbers to your already loaded brain chip.(EC: I hear they're working on giving everyCanadian one number and they can wear itacross their chest!)
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There's more to follow -spotting! How's this for a success story. Richard Owen, a
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member of the stage handler's union. (EC: But artists don't have a union.)
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drawings, which were inspired by his travels to Japan, the Himalayas and Indonesia,
exhibited in the lobby of Maestro's Restaurant & Notes Piano Bar (Brownstone
Hotel) beginning Oct. 3, with a very posh reception. He uses the Asian influence of
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up to 5 pm so that the entire cast of Les Miserables can attend. (EC: Now, it's Gino
the art critic.)
Nice guys . . .
? Heather Dietrich, who handles promotion at Toronto's Q107, tells
me what "nice guys" they are at Q. They are currently running a Porsche giveaway
contest, so, being the "nice guys" they are, they gave CHUM FM a vintage 57 Thunder- bird, which they parked in CHUM's parking
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In praise of the CRTC ... ? I heard it with my own two ears .. .
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Going up in flames ... ! What hockey team will have a theme written for them by a well-
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When you play it! Say it!
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SINGLES SEPTEMBER 18 - 23, 1989
COVER STORY - by Chris Murray
Hit The Ground Runnin' kicks of;;;i7Ali1 1 (15)
2 2 (12)
3 3 (10)
4 s (8)
O 10 (6)
6 7 (9)
O 19 (6)
O 17 (4)
O 14 (7)
10 4 (14)
O 20 (11)
12 9 (8)
13 11 (8) ONEThe Bee Gees - Warner Bros. 92-28997-P(LP) One 92-58871P
15 16 (7) KEEP ON MOVIN'Soul II Soul - Virgin - VS.1498-W(LP) Keep On Movin' VL-3068-W
16 8 (14) ON OUR OWNBobby Brown - MCA - 53662-J(LP) Ghostbusters II/Soundtrack MCA -63064
17 18 (8) THAT'S THE WAYKatrina & The Waves - Attic - AT -392.W(LP) Break Of Heads - LAT-1255-W
O 45 (3) SOWING THE SEEDS OF LOVETears For Fears - Fontana 874 71070-0(LP) The Seeds Of Love - 838 730.1-0
19 21 OM ALL THE THINGS I WASN'TGrapes Of Wrath Capitol - B -73089-F(LP) Now And Again C1.92581 -F
32 (6) KISSES ON THE WINDNeneh Cherry - Virgin - VS -1504-W(LP) Raw Like Sushi - VL-3067-W
21 13 (14) ROCK 'N' ROLL DUTYKim Mitchell Alert BDS-537-F(LP) Rockland - 21-81010.Fe 33 (6) HEALING HANDSElton John - MCA - 53692-J(LP) Sleeping With The Past - MCA -6321J
e 31 (9)
24 15 (8)
e 36 (8)
26 24 (9) WATERLINE
27 6 (18)
44 (4) MISS YOU MUCHJanet Jackson - A&M AM -144S -W(LP) Rhythm Nation - SP -3920.W
29 12 (15)
RIGHT HERE WAITINGRichard Marx - EMI - B -50215-F(LP) Repeat Offender E1.90380 -F
COLD HEARTEDPaula Abdul - Virgin - VS -1499-W(LP) Forever Your Girl VL-3055-W
IF YOU DON'T KNOW ME BY NOWSimply Red - Elektra - 96.92977.P(LP) A New Flame 9658281.P
HEY BABYHenry Lee Summer Epic ZS4438891-H(LP) rye Got Everything - OZ -45124+1
98 64 (11) LOVE TRAINHolly Johnson - UNI UNI.50023-J(LP) Holly Johnson UNI-6034
94 57 (17)
95 60 (13)
96 40 (20)
97 se (17)
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99 71 (9) LITTLE FIGHTERWhite Lion - Atlantic PRO88747-P(LP) Big Game - 7519691-P
100 67 (12) WHO DO YOU GIVE YOUR LOVE TOMichael Morales - Polydor 887 743.7D0(LP) NIA
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New Autograph signing Hit The GroundRunnin' is currently engaged on a nationalradio tour to promote their debut single,Over & Over, and upcoming album, SuddenImpact, slated for a September 15 release.After their appearance at the legendaryMonterey Pop Festival, October 1, the bandwill return for a series of live showcases andconcerts to afford Canadians the chance towitness the live show that has made themfavourites in their home town ofPhiladelphia.
The roots of the band extend back to1983, when bassist Paul Piccari and drummerJim Katone formed Sanctuary (later Escape),a Top 50 cover band. "We used to play thehotels and casinos back in the UnitedStates," informs Piccari, "and we were doingvery well . . . very good money."
In 1984 Piccari, Katone and two otherswho have since moved on, left Escape toform Free Delivery and pursue originals."Once we started to get that really bigfollowing," recalls Piccari, "we werethrowing in originals and the crowd reallyloved our original material.
"We got picked up by NISE Productionsto do a record in the United States," hecontinues, "[so we decided] to pull off thecircuit and go full force into the album,which we did, and we changed the name[to Hit The Ground Runnin'] while doingthat, so this way there wouldn't be anyconfusion about Top 40 or cover music.
"The following knew about thetransition and they didn't seem to mind atall," he relates. "When we came back we didspot gigs here and there to test out thematerial and we would do an hour and a halfshow of completely original stuff and thecrowd response blew us away because theywere even more enthused than when we weredoing covers."
Although recording went smoothly forHGR, it did not go quickly. "We have donetwo other albums before this . .. but we neverpressed them," elaborates Piccari. "Webrought some of the [early] material intoNISE Productions in Camden and we started
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COVER STORY -
by Chris Murray
Hit The Ground Runnin' kicks off in Canada New Autograph signing Hit The Ground
Runnin' is currently engaged on a national radio tour to promote their debut single, Over & Over, and upcoming album, Sudden
Impact, slated for a September 15 release. After their appearance at the legendary
Monterey Pop Festival, October 1, the band will return for a series of live showcases and
concerts to afford Canadians the chance to witness the live show that has made them
favourites in their home town of Philadelphia.
The roots of the band extend back to 1983, when bassist Paul Piccari and drummer
Jim Katone formed Sanctuary (later Escape), a Top 50 cover band. "We used to play the
hotels and casinos back in the United States," informs Piccari, "and we were doing
very well . . .
very good money." In 1984 Piccari, Katone and two others
who have since moved on, left Escape to form Free Delivery and pursue originals.
"Once we started to get that really big following," recalls Piccari, "we were
throwing in originals and the crowd really loved our original material.
"We got picked up by NISE Productions to do a record in the United States," he
continues, "[so we decided] to pull off the circuit and go full force into the album, which we did, and we changed the name
[to Hit The Ground Runnin'] while doing that, so this way there wouldn't be any
confusion about Top 40 or cover music. "The following knew about the transition and they didn't seem to mind at
all," he relates. "When we came back we did spot gigs here and there to test out the
material and we would do an hour and a half show of completely original stuff and the
crowd response blew us away because they were even more enthused than when we were
doing covers." Although recording went smoothly for
HGR, it did not go quickly. "We have done two other albums before this
. . . but we never
pressed them," elaborates Piccari. "We brought some of the [early] material into
NISE Productions in Camden and we started
to record that stuff and I said, 'I don't know
. . . I think we could do better.'
"So as we were recording that album, we ended up writing a whole other album on the
side and we let them hear it and they were blown away by the next album" he declares.
"So we said, 'Well, let's just use this.' So as doing that, we wrote even more
material, so we changed it again. All the old material's fantastic stuff too, but this album
is just a very inspirational thing. It's a boy meets girl situation and it fit into a story and
we really like the way this album felt. So this is the one we went with."
Although positive HGR could have secured a major deal in Canada, Piccari
maintains that he is happier with an independent label in this country.
"With a major," he suggests, "you get put on a shelf
. . . We feel it's more of a little
family thing where we can actually communicate and talk and have some say in
what's going on." While currently shopping stateside for a
major deal, the band is doing a good job of developing a high profile, using visual media
far more effectively than most new acts. In addition to appearances on Dance Party U.S.A., put on by the U.S.A. Network, for
which co -manager Hilary Schacter is Vice President Special Programming, the band is involved with several film and commercial pursuits. The producers of one film, Surrounded
By Fire, apparently approached Hilary and asked hiin if he thought his band might have
something. "So he called us up," recalls Piccari, and said 'Listen, write a tune called
Surrounded By Fire.' We wrote the song in a day, recorded it the next two days and sent the tape out. Well this guy flipped out
because the song really kicks butt . . .
'This is great', he said, 'it's up there for theme title'." The band is also negotiating for a cameo performance of Over & Over.
As well as two other films, HGR is involved with commercials, having done a
jingle for a sleepwear company. "It wasn't exactly the demographic they were after for
this particular commercial," confesses Piccari, explaining why the project has been
put on hold, suggesting that "If the band starts doing something, they're going to pull that out and use it.
"They had the idea that they wanted us to actually be in a pyjama party, playing at
this pyjama party," he goes on, "and chicks running around with these sleepthings, you
know, just the tops on . . .
so we would actually be in it too."
Having delivered an unabashedly straightforward pop rock album with high
production values, the strong support of Autograph with distribution through BMG,
and a well connected management team, it will be truly surprising if Hit The Ground
Runnin' does not win a place in the hearts of teenyboppers nationwide. With a U.S. deal
not yet finalized, Canada has another opportunity to prove it can break foreign acts
as effectively as it has been breaking domestic acts over the past few years.
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CBC-TV sets date for new Anne Murray SpecialAnne Murray's new CBC-TV special, AnneMurray's Greatest Hits, Volume II, goes totelevision October 1st, at 7 pm. The hour-long special was taped in concert. Murray'sguests include K.T. Oslin, Kenny Rogers andDave Loggins. CBC-TV's last special forMurray, Family Christmas, was the No. 1show on the English Television Network in1988 and the highest -rated variety show inover a decade.
A. highlight of the new Murray. specialwill be 'the world television premiere ofMurray and Rogers performing their recentlyreleased duet, If I Ever Fall In Love Again,which, is already .charted on the RPMCountry 100. The special will also allowproducer Sandra Faire, to show some of thefootage she and ' her production teamgathered at the recent opening of the AnneMurray Centre in Springhill, NOva Scotia.
"The last special was a terrificexperience fot me," Said Murray, "so whenthey asked me to do another one I
said . . what the heck, why not. This time Iget to sing With three of 'my favourite singers,Kenny Rogers, Oslin and DaveLoggins." Another highlight of the specialwill be Loggins joining Murray for NobodyLoves Me Like. You Do. it was this song,
featuring Loggins; that Was. taken as a singlefrom Murray's LP, .Heart Over Mind, thatbecarne No. 1 on the RPM.couittry chart onNovember 24tb, 1984.
What Producer Faire found exciting withthe Murray special "is watching Anne in hernatural environment . . an in -concertsetting." She continues With, "You can seewhy peoplereally love her. She's completelyrelaxed. Her natural humour comes through,
MCA's Ontario Branchmakes personnel movesMCA Records Canada has announced newappointments for , Ontario Branchoperation:including the addition of Joel Pyeas Ontario sales representative. Pye waspreviously with Electric Distribution wherehe held the 'position of.Distribution GeneralManager.
Other moves atMCA are employees whohave been promoted within the branch. Theyare John Deighan, who has beCorne theSenior Accounts . Executive and LauraHunter,; who is now 'a sales representative,but who will inaintain her customer serviceresponsibilities.
CKGB/CFTI launch for OPP's Good Bears PatrolThrough the pursuasive capabilities ofTelemedia News Centre (CKGB/CFTIRadio) in Timmins and with the cooperationof District 15 of the Ontario ProvincialPolice, Good Bears on Patrol has been animportant addition to police work inOntario's North this summer.
Telemedia News Director Bob McIntyrepoints out, "There are times in a child's lifewhen he or she really needs a friend, someoneto hold onto . . . that's the philosophy behindGood Bears on Patrol." He goes on toexplain, "Earlier this year we heard of thebear project being launched in SouthernOntario, by Good Bears of the World and theTelephone Pioneers of America. We checkedto see if it would take in the North, and foundout it wouldn't . . . so we decided toget involved, and were given permission tosupply teddy bears to OPP District 15, most
CKGB/CFTI Sports Director and AssistantNews Director Dale Tonelli presents teddybears to OPP Staff Sergeant Sean Hayes (I)
and Sergeant Bob Lamb, marking the officiallaunch of Good Bears On Patrol in OPPDistrict 15.
of which is in the coverage area of CKGB andCFTI."
Good Bears of the World is aninternational organization with Canadianheadquarters in Elora, Ontario, supplyingteddy bears to children in hospitals as well asfor Good Bears on Patrol.
The local project was officially launchedJuly 1st, during CKGB's annual Day in thePark festivities at Hollinger Park inTimmins. During the ceremony, OPP PublicInformation Officer, Sergeant Bob Lamb,pointed out the uniqueness of TelemediaNews supplying the bears, rather than theTelephone Pioneers, which is also aninternational organization. "As a policeofficer," said Lamb, "it's gratifying to knowwe have this kind of support from the media,as well as the citizens of the community."
As McIntyre explains, "Whenever apolice officer becomes involed with asituation that effects a child, an accident, alost child or a domestic dispute, for example,the officer will give the teddy bear to thechild. The bears are about a foot high, justthe right size for any child to be able to holdonto. They are a special model, made byBinkley Bears of Hamilton, specifically forGood Bears of the World. Each bear isadorned with a ribbon which carries the OPPlogo, and for the District 15 project, AirCanada has provided plastic baggage tagsthat are attached to the bear's ankle with acard noting the contribution of Telemedia.
"There's a bear and a spare for everyOPP cruiser, boat and aircraft in thedistrict," says McIntyre. "As they are givento children, they'll be replaced with fundingfrom the Telemedia Children's Trust Fund,"which was also launched at the station's Dayin the Park. In summing up his pride in theprogram, McIntyre said, "We like to think ofit as a little comfort from your friends at theTelemedia News Centre in Timmins."
she's ital . . , and she sings hit after hit afterhit. It's one' of the Smoothest hours ontelevison you'll ever ;,see:"
'As Muiray's Manager LeonardRambeau points out,' "We hadn't beenplanning to dd another special sosbon . . . but when I met ,with variety chiefCarol Reynolds, fq heat. the ratings for our'Christmas special, she had a contractprepared for this one... The CBC's movingpretty fast these days:"
Janik's Castaway singleflips to South coverRichard Janik's lastest A -Frame single hastaken an interesting turn, quite unexpected,by the Windsor, Ontario recording talent.Castaway, a Janik original, had beendesignated Side One and it was picking upimpressive adds at CHR and campus radio.However, the flip, Down In The Boondocks,a cover of the old Joe South hit, has caughtthe attention of A/C and countryprogrammers. As Janik explains, "It was justan afterthought to record the song . . . I'dbeen using it as part of my live show for yearswhere it worked incredibly well."
Richard Janik recently ran into old friendsAmerica's Gerry Beckley (I) and DeweyBunnell, both currently touring the Maritimes.
Both tracks are part of Janik's upcomingalbum, a follow-up to last year's TemperateZone LP. Touring 42 weeks a year, Janik'slargest and most rewarding audiences are atthe college and university level. This pastsummer he won Best Contemporary Live Actat the National C.O.C.A. Awards.
When not busy touring and recordinghimself, Janik is busy with the productionchores for Sufferin' Catfish. Their satiricalBudget Song, which hit in the wake ofFederal Finance Minister Michael Wilson'sinfamous budget, is being followed up byTake Your Books And Get Out, timely, inview of the "back -to -school" call.
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Richard Janik recently ran into old friends America's Gerry Beckley (I) and Dewey
Bunnell, both currently touring the Maritimes.
Both tracks are part of Janik's upcoming album, a follow-up to last year's Temperate
Zone LP. Touring 42 weeks a year, Janik's largest and most rewarding audiences are at
the college and university level. This past summer he won Best Contemporary Live Act
at the National C.O.C.A. Awards. When not busy touring and recording
himself, Janik is busy with the production chores for Sufferin' Catfish. Their satirical Budget Song, which hit in the wake of Federal Finance Minister Michael Wilson's
infamous budget, is being followed up by Take Your Books And Get Out, timely, in view of the "back -to -school" call.
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111R:111 J11-1AEROSMITH RockPump - Geffen - XGHS-24254-PNow that they've cleaned themselvesup (physically, not lyrically), StevenTyler and the rest of the gang seemready to kick some more butt with theirlatest, one of their toughest and bestproduced LP's ever. This is more likeraunch and roll than rock and roll, andthe young Aerosmith fans who jumpedon the bandwagon with PermanentVacation, as well as longtime fans willsnap this one up. Love in An Elevator isalready a hot AOR track, and F.I.N.E. orWhat It Takes are sure to be next. DS
KATRINA & THE WAVES Pop/RockBreak Of HeartsAttic - LAT-1255-WThe raw energy that was first heard onThe Waves' first two releases is stillhere, albeit In much smaller doses.They've gone from a garage rock bandto a slick pop outfit and the maturationseems to have worked in their favour.That's The Way has proved to be a bighit for them, showing up on variousformats, and there's potential for morehits from this highly underrated group.I Can Dream About It is geared for theAIC crowd, but for a real workout, tryRock Myself To Sleep, a track that wasrecorded by April Wine a few yearsback. - DS
JASON McCOY CountryGreatest Times Of AllATI ATIC-0789Jason McCoy is a rarety in countrymusic. Besides being a teenager, hehas the confidence and delivery of aveteran. He has already scored pointswith country programmers, resulting Inhis debut single, Slow This WorldDown, being charted and playlisted.The single moves up the RPM 100 thisweek to No. 82. Produced in Nashvilleby Ray Gaff with a heavy who's who ofcountry's session people on board,McCoy's vocal smoothness and lyricInterpretation sets him up as a bright,new, bushy -tailed talent to watch. Alltracks are McCoy originals. Besidesthe single, key are Good Times, BadTimes, in The Wrong Place and the titletrack:. Call Scoot Irwin at 416.294-5538for further information. WG
STEPHANIE MILLS -PopHomeMCA - MCA -6312JWith her truly outstanding voice, it isunfortunate that Mills has settled formaterial which, for the most part, isentirely forgettable. While the albumsides are clearly labelled for NC(Lorin') and the clubs (Partyin'), It isonly at the former that this effort willenjoy success, the dance tracks, withthe possible exception of Good GirlGone Bad, being too lightweight for thecontemporary disco scene. Likely tostir up some interest is the title track,taken from The Wiz, in which Mills did afive year stint as Dorothy. - CM
JEFFERSON AIRPLANE - Pop/RockJefferson Airplane Epic - 0E -45271HThis year will go down in rock historyas the year of rejuvinatlon, and theAirplane are the latest bunch to take a
sip from the fountain of youth. GraceSlick, Paul Kantner, Marty Berlin, JackCasady and Jorma Kaukonen havereunited to produce an album that doesindeed, and you've heard this manytimes this year, sound young and fresh.Sounding more like mid- tiesJefferson Starship than late sixtiesAirplane, there are several tracks, likeMadeleine Street and Ice Age, thatshould fair well not only on AOR butNC as wil. Summer Of Love is a realcorny trip down memory lane, andUpfront Blues is a bluegrassInfluenced instrumental that soundsout of place from the rest of the LP'smore contemporary tunes. With all theother reunions that have taken placethis year, this LP was released at justthe right time any later and it mighthave been regarded as a joke. - DS
FAITH NO MOREThe Real ThingSlash/Reprise 9258781-PGetting rave reviews from the U.S.metal crowd , Faith No More fuseselements of funk, rap and pop to theirprimary focus, hardcore, resulting in anoddly varied mix too heavy for radio,but likely to please the leather corps.From Out Of Nowhere and Falling ToPieces are the most accessible cuts,but overall the album is noteworthyonly for pushing the limits of the genretoward the mainstream. - CM
D'ATRA HICKSD'Atra HicksManhattan - CI -46990-FWe've seen Whitney, Paula and Karynhit the top of the charts, so there's noreason why this vocalist shouldn't findsuccess on CHR and NC as well as Inthe clubs. Among the variousproducers on this album are NaradaMichael Walden and Elliott Wolff, whohave produced Whitney and Paularespectively, so the similar style onthis album to those artists is nocoincidence. Sweet Talk is the firstsingle, and it's prime Top 40 material.The CD contains a bonus 12" version ofthe song, and as for the rest of thealbum, any of the other dance numbersor ballads would fair well as singles.
- DS
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Eilwaz MCAELTON JOHNSleeping With The PastMCA - MCA -6321JThis Is an album ear -marked for NC.Mid -tempo throughout, Elton seems tohave left behind the wild piano riffsthat could be heard on earlier works fora much more relaxed sound. The musicflows evenly from start to finish,without ever jolting the listener. Fansof songs like I'm Still Standing or I
Don't Wanna Go On With You Like Thatmay be put off by Elton's gentler touchon this one, but those who enjoy hismore easy going side will be pleased.The title cut or I Never Knew Her Nameare top choices for future singles. - DS
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PAUL SHAFFER PopCoast To CoastCapitol -C1-48288-FThe leader of The World's MostDangerous Band has released his firstalbum, and so far the reaction to thesingle When The Radio Is On has beenlukewarm at best. As the LP titlesuggests, this one was recordedacross the U.S.A. with variousmusicians, and as a concept, Shaffergets an A, but a C -minus for execution.The title cut would have been a betterchoice for first single, which wasco -written and co -sung by K.C.(of theSunshine Band - remember him?), andamong other guests are Brian Wilson,Eric Burdon and Koko Taylor. Shaffer isa great live performer , but fans of hislate night shtick may be disappointedby this bland
EDDIE AND THE PoplRockCRUISERS II - SoundtrackScott) Brothers - SZ-45297-HYes, John Cafferty and The BeaverBrown Band perform all the musicagain and yes he still sounds too muchlike Springsteen. Cafferty should justchange the band's name to Eddie andThe Cruisers since it's a much morerecognizable name. The music is bluecollar rock and roll that's highlyforgettable, which means that AOR willhave plenty to choose from , Pride AndPassion (the single), Runnin' ThroughThe Fire and (Keep My Love) Alivebeing the top picks. - DS
WEBB WILDER - Pop/RockHybrid VigorIsland ISL-1249-JAlthought the album as a whole isunspectacular, several high pointsqualify it as a strong first effort. Therocky Cold Front and LouisianaHannah, along with the biuesy WildHoney, won't make it past AOR, wherethey should find some acceptance.Also strong are Hittin' Where it Hurtsand Do You Know Something (I Don'tKnow), which combine a certainalternative charm with a fair portion ofcatchiness. Interestingly, producer R.S. Fieldwarrants writing credits on eight of thepackage's ten cuts whereas Wilderhimself coauthors only two. CM
VAIN RockNo RespectIsland ISL1248-JThese boys can truthfully tell peoplethat they are playing in Vain. Althoughthe record reaches a few highs withAces, Laws Against Love and Ready,otherwise It never surpassesadequacy. Clean production keepssinger Davy Vain's voice audible andunderstandable and features someheavy, albeit run-of-the-mill, guitar.work, but uninventive drumming andboring, although well -hidden in themix, bass lines prevent this effort frominspiring the listener toemotions more elevated thanimpatience. - CM
JOE COCKEROne Night Of SinCapitol CI.92861-FPosessing one of the most distinctivevoices in rock, Cocker has had hitsover the last twenty years, and this LPis going to take him right into the nextdecade. Already scoring a hit with theBryan Adams co -written When TheNight Comes, Cocker should be able tolook forward to a healthy stay onAOR/AC/CHR. A master at the coverversion, Cocker's choice of material onhere is outstanding, including GladysKnight and The Pips' I've Got To UseMy imagination, the classic Fever, andalso worth a listen Is the DanHartman/Charlie Midnight penned BadBad Sign, which will take listenersback to the days of Mad Dogs AndEnglishmen. Speaking of which,Cocker fans will want to note thatkeyboardist Chris Stainton plays onmost of the tracks. - DS
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CLARENCE CLEMONS - PopA Night With Mr. C.Columbia FC-40917-HA far cry from his find solo LP,Clarence Clemons and The Red BankRockers, Clemons' newest is muchmore funky, due In part to NaradaMichael Walden's production on six ofthe nine cuts. This LP is heavy on thesynthesizers and light on true soul,something that fans of the Big Manmight come to expect. The A&R folksat Columbia have apparently decidedthat Clemons might sell more recordsif he were promoted as a dance artist,which would explain Walden and thechoice of material. Covers of a QuarterTo Three and Shotgun leave a lot to bedesired, but Dance, Dance, Dance, aduet with Kim Carnes, stands out asthe album's best track. DS
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ROLLING STONESSteel Wheels (Rollin_g_Stones)(LP) OC.45333 (CA) OCT-45333 (CD) CK45333-H
ALANNAH MYLESAlannah Myles (Atlantic)(LP) 78.19561 (CA) 78.19564 (CD) CD -81956.P
FINE YOUNG CANNIBALSThe Raw And The Cooked (IRS)(LP) IRS -6273 (CA) IRSC.6273 (CD) IRSXD-6273-J
NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCKHangin' Tough (Columbia)(LP) BFC-40985 (CA) BFCT-40985 (CD) BFCK-40985-H
MILLI VANILLIGirl You Know It's True (Arista)(LP) AL -8592 (CA) AC -8592 (CD) ARCD-8592-N
STEVIE NICKSThe Other Side Of The Mirror (Modem)(LP) 78-19871 (CA) 78.19874 (CD) CD.25877-P
DEBBIE GIBSONElectric Youth (Atlantic)(LP) 78-19321 (CA) 78-19324 (CD) CD -81932.P
THE JEFF HEALEY BANDSee The Light (Arista)(LP) AL -8553 (CA) AC -8553 (CD) ARCD-855344
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flexed sound. The music from start to finish, :Ring the listener. Fans
I'm Still Standing or I
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I Never Knew Her Name for future singles.
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remember him?), and uests are Brian Wilson,
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perform all the music le still sounds too much :n. Cafferty should Just
id's name to Eddie and :ince it's a much more ame. The music is blue
Ind roll that's highly ich means that AOR will
choose from ,
Pride And Ingle), Runnin' Through (Keep My Love) Alive
Icks. - DS
WEBB WILDER -
Pop/Rock Hybrid Vigor Island
- ISL-1249-J
Althought the album as a whole is unspectacular, several high points
qualify it as a strong first effort. The rocky Cold Front and Louisiana
Hannah, along with the bluesy Wild Honey, won't make it past AOR, where
they should find some acceptance. Also strong are Hittin' Where It Hurts and Do You Know Something (I Don't
Know), which combine a certain alternative charm with a fair portion of catchiness. Interestingly, producer R.S. Field warrants writing credits on eight of the
package's ten cuts whereas Wilder himself co-authors only two. CM
VAIN Rock No Respect
Island -
ISL-1248-J These boys can truthfully tell people
that they are playing in Vain. Although the record reaches a few highs with
Aces, Laws Against Love and Ready, otherwise it never surpasses
adequacy. Clean production keeps singer Davy Vain's voice audible and
understandable and features some heavy, albeit run-of-the-mill, guitar. work, but uninventive drumming and
boring, although well -hidden in the mix, bass lines prevent this effort from
inspiring the listener to emotions more elevated than
impatience. -
CM
JOE COCKER One Night Of Sin
Capitol -
C1 -92861-F Posessing one of the most distinctive
voices in rock, Cocker has had hits over the last twenty years, and this LP
is going to take him right into the next decade. Already scoring a hit with the
Bryan Adams co -written When The Night Comes, Cocker should be able to
look forward to a healthy stay on AOFUAC/CHR. A master at the cover
version, Cocker's choice of material on here is outstanding, including Gladys
Knight and The Pips' I've Got To Use My Imagination, the classic Fever, and
also worth a listen is the Dan Hartman/Charlie Midnight penned Bad
Bad Sign, which will take listeners back to the days of Mad Dogs And
Englishmen. Speaking of which, Cocker fans will want to note that
keyboardist Chris Stainton plays on most of the tracks. DS
Pop/Rock
CLARENCE CLEMONS Pop A Night With Mr. C.
Columbia - FC-40917H
A far cry from his first solo LP, Clarence Clemons and The Red Bank Rockers, Clemons' newest is much
more funky, due in part to Narada Michael Walden's production on six of
the nine cuts. This LP is heavy on the synthesizers and light on true soul,
something that fans of the Big Man might come to expect. The A&R folks
at Columbia have apparently decided that Clemons might sell more records
if he were promoted as a dance artist, which would explain Walden and the choice of material. Covers of a Quarter
To Three and Shotgun leave a lot to be desired, but Dance, Dance, Dance, a
duet with Kim Carnes, stands out as the album's beat track,
- DS
; -1 LI :AT. ALBUMS SEPTEMBER 18
- 23, 1989
CANADA'S ONLY NATIONAL 100 ALBUM SURVEY
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RICHARD MARX Repeat Offender (EMI)
(LP) E1-90380 (CA) E4.90385 (CD) E2.90380 -F
ROLLING STONES Steel Wheels (Rolling Stones)
(LP) 0C-45333 (CA) OCT-45333 (CD) CK-45333-1-1
ALANNAH MYLES Alannah Myles (Atlantic)
(LP) 78-19561 (CA) 78.19564 (CD) CD -81956-P
FINE YOUNG CANNIBALS The Raw And The Cooked (IRS) (LP) IRS -6273 (CA) IRSC-6273 (CD) IRSXD-6273.J
NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK Hangin' Tough (Columbia)
(LP)BFC-409B5 (CA) BFCT.40985 (CD) BFCK-40985-H
MILLI VANILLI Girl You Know Irs True (Arista) (LP) AL -8592 (CA) AC -8592 (CD) ARCD-8592-N
TOM PETTY Full MMoon Fever (MCA) (LP) CA -6253 (CA) MCAC-6253 (CD) MCAXD.6253.J
DON HENLEY The End Of The Innocence (Geffen) (LP) XGHS-24217 (CA) M5.24217 (CD) CD -24217-P
BATMAN Soundtrack (Warner Bros)
(L) 92.59361 (CA) 92.59364 (CD) CD -25936.P
KIM MITCHELL Rockland (Alert)
(LP) Z1.81010 (CA) Z4.81010 (CD) Z2.81010 -F
MADONNA Like A Prayer (Sire) (LP) 92.58441 (CA) 92.58444 (CD) CD -25844-P
THERE I'VE SAID IT AGAINMickey Gilley - Airborne - 75740-H(LP) Love This Town - Chasing Rainbows - 61001-H
TAME ME(LCathe
P)Nryne Greenly - Magnum MAG-002
LOVE IS ONE OF THOSE WORDSJanie Frickle Columbia - 38-68756H(LP) Labour Of Love - FC-45087-H
AND SO IT GOESJohn Denver/Dirt Band - Universal - UVL-6130084(LP) Will The Circle Be Unbroken Vol 11 UVL2-125016.1
Compiled from radio station charts and playlists
Hometown favourites The Family Brownwere big winners at this year's Canadian areCountry Music Association awards show,which was held at Ottawa's National ArtsCentre (Sept. 9). The popular Ottawa Valleyband took three awards, Group, Single (forTown Of Tears), and for Song of the Yearwhich was written by Barry Brown, RandallPrescott and Bruce Campbell.
K.D. Lang was also a big winner, scoringwins as Entertainer and Female Vocalist ofthe Year, and her Shadowland LP winningthe Album of the Year category, for thesecond consecutive year.
Brian Ferriman's Savannah label wasalso a major player in this year's awardsceremony with Gary Fjellgaard taking MaleVocalist of the Year award and, with LindaHunt, the Duo of the Year category.
Although George Fox had beennominated in six categories, the most of anynominee, he managed to scrape through withonly one win, in the Rising Star category.
One of the highlights of the evening wasDon Grashey's induction into the CCMA'sCountry Music Hall of Honour. Grashey, aveteran producer and owner of the ThunderBay, Ontario -based Golden Eagle label, hasbeen involved in country music for more thanthree decades, and was instrumental in thelaunching of the careers of several countryartists including Loretta Lynn and CarrollBaker.
During a break at her recent show in Toronto,K.T. Oslin talks with CFGM's Tom Tompkins.
CHOO Radio staged a Kenny Rogers look -alikecontest during Rogers Oshawa date and thewinner, Bill McDonald of Blackstock and hiswife met the Reprise star backstage withCHOO personality Cam Tilbury.
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Record distributor code -A&M BMG CBS
CAPITOL ELECTRIC
MCA POLYGRAM
WEA
NEVER HAD IT SO GOOD Mary Chapin Cementer Columbia 38-6905041
(LP) State Of The Heart .
FC-44228-H
THE LONELY SIDE OF LOVE Patty Loveless MCA
- 537024 (LP)
Honky Tonk Angel -
MCA -42223-J
WELL-A-WIGGY Jesse Winchester. Attic ATP.386.W
(LP) Humour Me LAT-1252.W
WE BELIEVE IN THE COUNTRY Lynne & The Rebels Roto Note
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EMI ;1_1 1 Cell=CKNX FM 102 captures sun monthsOne of the big summer promotions for theCKNX FM 101 Wingham listening area wasthe Summer Sun Celebration, launched at alocal car dealership. Qualifiers were asked todress in beach garb for prizes such as loudestshorts and most creative costumes. A caninelistener, dressed in shorts and a t -shirt, won aprize for the most creative use of a dog. RickKeip of Teeswater won the grand prize, theuse of a 1989 Pontiac Sunbird GT, completewith cruise and air-conditioning for thesummer. Included with the car was a trunkload of inflatable summer toys (dolphins,turtles and rafts). Keip also got a handful ofcash to start his summer out "in the rightlane", says CKNX Promotions CoordinatorTrisha Freriks. Give her a call at519-357-1310, extension 232 for more details.
Power 99FM hosts Summer Pop '89Power 99FM (Prince Albert, Saskatchewan)launched the province's first and onlypop/rock vocal competition (vocalists only)at the local Kinsmen Park Amphitheatre thispast August 20th. Yvonne Turner, Promo-tion Director of the station, reports "Dozensof entries were received and a panel of judgesnarrowed it down to the ten best," who wereRoxanne Riedeger, Guy Harvey, Drew Elderand Jackie Marquis of Saskatoon, AngieDelaire of North Battleford and, from PrinceAlbert, Darcy Sander, Rich Miller, DuffRobison, Jennifer Camche and LillianLeduc. The finalists competed on stage withoriginal or cover material for the grand prizeof a $3,000 recording package at Saskatoon'sStudio' West, plus $500 cash and airplay oftheir song on the station. Second prize was$300 with $200 as the third prize. ContactTurner at 306-922-6936 for moreinformation.
