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HOT SINGLES

IF YOU LEAVE OMD

SOMETHING ABOUT YOU Level 42

TENDER LOVE Force M.D.'s

GREATEST LOVE OF ALL Whitney Houston

IS THAT IT? Katrina & The Waves

LIVE TO TELL Madonna

IS IT LOVE Mr. Mister

NEVER AS GOOD AS THE FIRST TIME

Sade

WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR ME LATELY?

Janet Jackson

NO ONE IS TO BLAME Howard Jones

I WANNA BE A COWBOY Boys Don't Cry ON MY OWN

Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald

APRIL FOOL Chalk Circle

ROUGH BOY ZZ Top

No. 1 SINGLE

HOT ALBUM ROLLING STONES Dirty Work GLASS TIGER

The Thin Red Line

VAN HALEN 5150

JOHN COUGAR MELLENCAMP

Scarecrow

PRETTY IN PINK Soundtrack

ROBERT PALMER Riptide

TALK TALK Colour Of Spring BOB SEGER Like A Rock

BANG LES Different Light

INXS Listen Like Thieves

JENNIFER RUSH Jennifer Rush

JULIAN LENNON Secret Value

Of Daydreaming PET SHOP BOYS

Please

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RE'LL BE SAD SONGS Billy Ocean IN MY HEAD

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CHAINS Arrows

ALBUMS TO WATCH

SIMPLY RED Picture Book

LAURIE ANDERSON Home Of The Brave

BONNIE TYLER Secret Dreams

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HAYWIRE Bad Bad Boys

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Armadale takes over Praxis operationPraxis Technologies, Canada's first CompactDisc manufacturing facility, has announced"strategic management and shareholderstructuring."

Michael G. Sifton has assumed the posi-tion of President, with control and allshareholdings reverting to Armadale Enter-prises Ltd.

Armadale is involved in broadcasting,publishing, aviation, and property develop-ment, to name just a few of its activities.

Sifton expects the new plant will beoperational the end of April. Says Sifton,"Like any new operation, we expect thisfacility to take a little time to gear up - butwe're confident that our plant will meet allour expectations."

Asked if he was apprehensive about

Oolo's HealthWavebeing shopped in L.A.At the height of the "wives" prominence intoday's music, Dr Allan Oolo, notedToronto -area musician and practicingchiropractor, has decided to take hisHealthWave concept to Los Angeles.

Oolo says his HealthWave music isdesigned "to create a counterbalance to themuch -publicized and mentally -regressiverock music of today." He stresses the it doesnot "condone anything other than overin-dulgence" and "it is also not preaching inany way."

His music emphasizes "consciousmoderation" and the movie (starring Dr 0.)depicts how rock stars tend to deviate from"ConMod." The soundtrack he hasdeveloped and recorded, with back-up bandThe Features, was completed in his ownstudio: Dr Sound.

Currently shopping Oolo's idea (Dr 0. -The Movie and Soundtrack) is lawyer ClarkMiller. However, Oolo sees a deal "as justanother means to an end...I want to be a rock'n' roll star. Hopefully they'll choose me forthe lead role."

Dr. Oolo mentions that he will be ap-pearing in the forthcoming Variety Clubvideo that has been scheduled for an interna-tional release (May 24). I Am Your Child,which was written by Barry Manilow, is alsoreported to feature Honeymoon Suite, Belin-da Metz, Lee Aaron, and Kim Mitchell.

compact disc manufacturing, in view of itsreported high rejection rate, Siftonnoted, "It's not like we've entered into acompletely new method of manufacturingcompact discs. There has been much ac-complished over the short haul since the in-troduction of CDs. It's like jumping into thegame after the pioneers have opened theway." He continues with "Like any opera-tion it all comes down to people, and we'vegot an exceptional team of professionals onboard."

Besides Sifton, the other members of themanagement team are Al Alias, Senior VicePresident, Sales & Marketing; TrevorJohnson, Vice Pesident, Operations; andGregory Hill, Vice President, Systems.

Prior to the official opening of thePraxis plant, an "on -site" press receptionwill be held - the date to be announced short-ly.

WEA Canada focuses inon campus/retail powerIn view of the ever increasing power of thecampus media, WEA Canada has stepped upits communication with campus radio andpress. They now provide information andpromotional material to campus mediathrough The Only Alternative, a bi-monthlypublication, as well as regular mailings.

With an increase in touring artists toCanada this year, WEA is quite aware of theswing by some of these acts to what theydescribe as "mainstream attention," pointingout that others "are the darlings of an everimproving system of campus media whichis more and more capable of creating its ownstars."

In March alone of this year, Canada hasseen tours by The Jesus & Mary Chain,Jonathan Richman, Violent Femmes, LloydCole & The Commotions, Simply Red, TheChurch, and The Replacements to name afew. As an example of WEA's "stepped upcoverage," The Violent Femmes played tosold out crowds in Toronto, Montreal andVancouver, and stayed over in Toronto for a2 -day media blitz and in-store autograph ses-sion. Obviously the accessibility of thisband, and others, increased interest at retailand at the campus level. WEA held a specialCampus Press Conference with The ViolentFemmes in Toronto, prior to their concert.There were more than 30 campus press andradio people on hand to talk with the bandabout their tour and new album, The BlindLeading The Naked.

Traditionally, underground bands havemore often offended the media with theirlack of cooperation, which has somewhatbeen reversed. Many of these bands are nowmaking extra efforts to meet with press andretail, and as a WEA spokesperson pointsout: "Dream Academy is gold in Canada,INXS has just gone gold and the latest Curealbum is not far off the mark, proving thatcross over and large sales are possible fromany of these 'so-called' alternative bands."

CARAS places emphasison artists for BoardCARAS President Peter Steinmetz has an-nounced changes in its 16 -member Board ofDirectors, including adding Vancouver ar-tist/songwriter/producer Bill Henderson ofChilliwack. The election of Henderson bringsthe total artist representation to 3 on theBoard. Other recording artists currently serv-ing as Directors are Gil Moore of Triumphand singer/songwriter Ian Thomas. Moore isalso Chairman of the Juno Talent Commit-tee.

Steinmetz points up the importance ofartists becoming actively involved inCARAS, noting that "the addition of artiststo the Board in the last 2 years has brought afresh, creative perspective to the Board indealing with such areas of responsiblity asshow production, talent acquisition,nominating and voting procedures andmembership services." He continues with"By no means are artists serving as tokenfigures on the Board. They are taking adirect, hands-on involvement in all of theseareas."

Also elected to the Board are DonKollar, General Manager RCA/Ariola; GerryLacoursiere, President, A&M RecordsCanada; and Donald Tarlton of Donald K.Donald Productions, Montreal. Lacoursierewill also serve as Chairman of the JunoNominating & Voting Committee.

Retiring from the Board are Stan Kulin,President WEA Music Canada; Norm Perry,Vice President Concert Productions Interna-tional; Joe Summers, Senior Vice PresidentA&M Records Canada; and John Watt,Director of Film, Sound Recording &Publishing Policy Division for the federalDepartment of Communications. The latterwill continue his CARAS involvement as amember of the Advisory Board.

Outgoing Directors were presented withmini-Junos at a special luncheon (Apr. 7).

Trebas sets May 10-11 forVancouver/L.A. meetCanada's Trebas Institute has planned forVancouver's industry professionals to meettheir Los Angeles counterparts in a 2 -dayseminar to be held in Vancouver May 10thand 1 1 th. Musicians from both centres arebeing invited to participate.

Being billed as The Vancouver/LosAngeles Connection, the meet will be held atVancouver's York Theatre. Speakers will in-clude publisher Jim O'Loughlin; thefounders of the BMI-sponsored L.A.Songwriters Showcase, Len Chandler andJohn Braheny; Billboard's Tom Noonan;Arista's Rich Esra; and Neil Portnow ofEMI -America.

Allexendra Franklen, who is producingthe event for Trebas, explains, "We want togive our local talent more exposure to theL.A. music industry." The seminar will coverthe songwriting craft and music businesstopics.

RPM - designed for programmerswho are too busy to track

one record at a time

Factor/CTL amendment for nevChanges made known by the Factor/CTLboard has resulted in the decision that nolonger will aspiring Canadian musiciansreceive cash awards to assist with the produc-tion of their demo tapes. The decision appar-rently came about because of criticism raisedfrom within the music community, concernedwith the quality of previous product.

The New Talent Award now consists ofcontracted studio time. "What was happen-ing in the past," explains CIRPA's JulieThorburn, "is that groups would take thelump sum payment ($2,500) and instead ofproducing a high quality demo tape, theywould have a poor quality record manufac-tured."

CIRPA President Earl Rosen agrees, ad-ding, "We don't mind funding albums, butthese bands deserve a decent shot, and thattakes more money." He continues with "Themoney we would have channelled into theaward system will be made available throughloans."

Hopefully alleviating this mis-use of ap-propriated funds and "making better use ofthe resources," continues Thorburn. "Wehave contacted about 40 studios acrossCanada, and they have provided blocks oftime enabling a band to produce at least 3 or4 songs."

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CARAS President Peter Steinmetz has an- nounced changes in its 16 -member Board of

Directors, including adding Vancouver ar- tist/songwriter/producer Bill Henderson of

Chilliwack. The election of Henderson brings the total artist representation to 3 on the

Board. Other recording artists currently serv- ing as Directors are Gil Moore of Triumph and singer/songwriter Ian Thomas. Moore is also Chairman of the Juno Talent Commit- tee.

Steinmetz points up the importance of artists becoming actively involved in

CARAS, noting that "the addition of artists to the Board in the last 2 years has brought a

fresh, creative perspective to the Board in dealing with such areas of responsiblity as

show production, talent acquisition, nominating and voting procedures and

membership services." He continues with "By no means are artists serving as token

figures on the Board. They are taking a direct, hands-on involvement in all of these

areas." Also elected to the Board are Don

Kollar, General Manager RCA/Ariola; Gerry Lacoursiere, President, A&M Records

Canada; and Donald Tarlton of Donald K. Donald Productions, Montreal. Lacoursiere

will also serve as Chairman of the Juno Nominating & Voting Committee.

Retiring from the Board are Stan Kulin, President WEA Music Canada; Norm Perry,

Vice President Concert Productions Interna- tional; Joe Summers, Senior Vice President A&M Records Canada; and John Watt,

Director of Film, Sound Recording & Publishing Policy Division for the federal

Department of Communications. The latter will continue his CARAS involvement as a

member of the Advisory Board. Outgoing Directors were presented with

mini-Junos at a special luncheon (Apr. 7).

Trebas sets May 10-11 for Vancouver/L.A. meet

Canada's Trebas Institute has planned for Vancouver's industry professionals to meet

their Los Angeles counterparts in a 2 -day seminar to be held in Vancouver May 10th

and 1 1 th. Musicians from both centres are being invited to participate.

Being billed as The Vancouver/Los Angeles Connection, the meet will be held at

Vancouver's York Theatre. Speakers will in- clude publisher Jim O'Loughlin; the

founders of the BMI-sponsored L.A. Songwriters Showcase, Len Chandler and

John Braheny; Billboard's Tom Noonan; Arista's Rich Esra; and Neil Portnow of

EMI -America. Allexendra Franklen, who is producing

the event for Trebas, explains, "We want to give our local talent more exposure to the L.A. music industry." The seminar will cover

the songwriting craft and music business topics.

RPM -

designed for programmers who are too busy to track

one record at a time

Factor/CTL amendment for new talent funding Changes made known by the Factor/CTL

board has resulted in the decision that no longer will aspiring Canadian musicians receive cash awards to assist with the produc-

tion of their demo tapes. The decision appar- rently came about because of criticism raised from within the music community, concerned with the quality of previous product.

The New Talent Award now consists of contracted studio time. "What was happen-

ing in the past," explains CIRPA's Julie Thorburn, "is that groups would take the

lump sum payment ($2,500) and instead of producing a high quality demo tape, they

would have a poor quality record manufac- tured."

CIRPA President Earl Rosen agrees, ad- ding, "We don't mind funding albums, but these bands deserve a decent shot, and that takes more money." He continues with "The

money we would have channelled into the award system will be made available through

loans." Hopefully alleviating this mis-use of ap-

propriated funds and "making better use of the resources," continues Thorburn. "We

have contacted about 40 studios across Canada, and they have provided blocks of

time enabling a band to produce at least 3 or 4 songs."

Those studios participating, stretch from Vancouver to Halifax, but not Quebec where musicians are currently working with the

MusicAction program. "Previously," sug-

gests Rosen, "funds were obtained from broadcasters and repaid loans however, this

presents the opportunity for the studios to share in the development of talent as well."

Having received approval for an award, a group is then "designated" a studio by

CIRPA, who administer the fund. The only

Sold Out date for Chubby Checker at RYH

No sooner had it been announced that Chub- by Checker and Gary U.S. Bonds would be

appearing at the Imperial Room of Toronto's Royal York Hotel, the switchboard was

flooded with calls. The result has been one Sold Out date (Apr. 28), and several more on

the way to being sold out. The nostaligic package will be playing

the prestigious room from Apr. 28 through May 3.

Checker, who was born Ernest Evans, got his name from Dick Clark's wife, and it was shortly after this name change when he hit with The Twist, the only record in history to become No. 1 in 2 different years. Checker

has released 22 albums and 40 singles in his career, his latest being the 1982 release of The

Change Has Come. There is no information as to who carries his product in Canada.

Gary U.S. Bonds was born Gary Ander- son. He changed his name after the impact of

his first single, whose sleeve sent out the message "Buy U.S. Bonds."

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cash outlay being provided for out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the studio are for tapes

and engineering costs. "Groups can now record their demos in a Manta Sound or a Little Mountain studio as opposed to so-

meone's basement," says Thorburn.

Projects intended for commercial release are ineligible for the New Talent Award, yet the loan system is "quite successful," says

Rosen. Perhaps the best example of how suc- cessful the program is, would be Kim Mit- chell's last release, akimbo alogo. After

repaying the original loan, the Factor/CTL fund is continually and substantially

bolstered with each album's subsequent sale. Kim Mitchell is actually contributing to the

development of further Canadian talent.

Cats Can Fly and Epic pact deal for U.S.

CBS Canada has announced that Cats Can Fly have been signed to the Epic label in the

U.S. Their self -titled album is slated for release in the U.S. this summer. "I love the songs," says Frank Rand,

Vice President A&R for Epic. "They are a great live band, and we really hope to have

success with them in the U.S." Also on tap for the Cats are several dates

as openers for Level 42. Canadian dates in- clude Montreal (Apr. 20), London (22), and

Toronto (23 through 25). Following these dates they will warm the

stage for the Beach Boys: Halifax (May 3), Moncton (4), and Fredericton (5).

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Dead end for a Task Force . . ??I hear from The Hill that THAT Task Forceon Broadcasting, which cost a hundred thou-sand or more, won't be issuing a policy state-ment, which everyone was expecting. Instead,they are expected to publish all the researchmaterial they received, which will be madeavailable this summer. The powers that behave put a hold on what was supposed tohave been a very important study into broad-casting, and which will also effect the recor-ding industry. Chances are you won't hearanything more about this for 2 years (EC:Somehow I have the feeling there will be anelection in 2 years!!!) This looks like anotherirresponsible move toward industry chaos.I'd hate to think we might have to revert backto "those bad old days" of the late '60s. Bythe way, the directive for the hold on thepolicy statement, apparently came fromMM's office . . . in French only!!

She was down to her undies . . .??Who was that country queen seen in her un-dies at the airport in Belfast just recently??(EC: Can't you even mention an initial,which would make J.S. very happy??) Iwouldn't even mention her initials, but onething for sure . . . I've crossed Belfast off mytour card. (EC: Is that because you don'twear any . . . underwear??) According to one

" . . . . the prophets of doom, the messengers ofmediocrity, will be overwhelmed byy the newgeneration of competent, creative, confidentartisans and by all those of preceding generationswho have already demonstrated their freshness ofmind, their talent and their capacity for inspiredleadership." - Pierre Juneau

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Customs official, the search was necessarybecause of the "present world situation."Sounds to me like a horny old Customs man.

How cum ??We've heard about the cutbacks at CBC, butgive us a break. During the well advertised10th anniversary celebrations of Stony Plainat 2 Toronto clubs - The Horseshoe and Bam-Boo, there was no interest from the CBC.When it was learned that 3 American actswould be appearing at the clubs, the CBCmanaged to find the funds, cameras, andstaff to do some rather extensive taping ofthese foreign acts. Of course, the pro-ducer/director can add to his portfolio, andhe looks good in the U.S.

On being TOO successful . . !!We can always tell when we are being too suc-cessful at RPM because the hype -artists startto phone and complain that their recordsshould be ONE point higher on the charts.(EC: Some say they will kill to have a hit!)Right! So we have what we call the BF princi-ple at RPM, which says . . . these are the rulesthat apply this week because they make myrecord look good, but next week we resort tothe original rules if that makes my recordlook good! (EC: Not to be confused withRPM's old ugly baby principle!) After 22years, we've heard EVERYTHING! (EC:The cheque is in the mail!!)

Opportunities . . . you say??If you're looking for talent, or have talent tosell . . . look no further. Page 15 this weeklooks very interesting. I'm particularly in-terested in the outcome of that Limited Edi-tion insert. Now . . . there's a copyrighterwith a lot of creativity . . . and how aboutyour own recording studio, complete with liv-ing quarters? If you're a musician, talented atthe piano, bass, rhythm or lead guitars, youmight be surprised at what lies in store foryou under Theatre Production Needs. What away to break into showbusiness. As well,there are opportunities for producers, morn-ing and afternoon drive personalities, jocksand newspeople . . . and there's a very ag-

Stony Plain's 10tha week of successWith 97 album releases to his credit, all on hisown Stony Plain label, Edmonton's HolgerPeterson, who was in Toronto overseeing theweek's anniversary celebrations, says theweek was "without a doubt, a huge success."

Peterson is looking ahead to this upcom-ing year with what he describes as "a greatdeal of optimism, yet with a learned degree ofrealism." Forthcoming releases include pro-duct from Colin Linden and Sylvia Tyson.

Stony Plain recording artists, MendelsonJoe, Doug Sahm (Sir Douglas Quintet),Amos Garrett and Gene Taylor, appeared atToronto's Horseshoe and Bam Boo clubs forthe week-long birthday project. "Unfor-tunately," says Peterson, "Maria Muldaur,due to contractual obligations, was unable tocome down, even though she had been book-ed."

A double album, Stony Plain compila-tion package was recently released andtraverses the label's "roots oriented" musicalhistory.

gressive young talent looking for a break.

The inside dope . . . .!!While the reporters were running all over theplace, trying to figure out was was going onin Marcos' palace, back here in Canada, GScould have given them some choice morselsabout Marcos and his wife. Wasn't he ahouse guest at the palace during the heydayof the Marcos regime . . . and his foray intothe record (???) business . . . ??

What's going to be hot . . . ??Let's take a break from rock and HM for abit, and give a listen to Roger Whittaker'snew single, The Genius Of Love. This is go-ing to be a very hot item over the next fewweeks. Ed Preston used a unique tack forretail with a cassetted message, spoken byCFRB's John Donabie, which he tagged TheGreatest Sound Around. The sound, ofcourse, is a noisy cash register, plus clipsfrom Roger's new album. Back to the rockand real world we go and hold onto your hat,there's a couple of Cancon singles that shouldbe instant adds. They are M'M's Song In MyHead, and The Key by Erroll Starr. Albumsalmost guaranteed to garner a lot of attentionare Billy Newton -Davis' Love Is A ContactSport, Innocent Eyes by Graham Nash, andLaurie Anderson's Home Of The Brave. JeanMichel Jarre will also jar a few ears with hisnew Rendezvous album.

Waltzmoosin (one-liners)CP doesn't like his penthouse in Europebecause of the Casino across the street andthe young kids on motorcycles burning up theroad. . . . Has the new Seasons dining roomat the Inn on the Park in Toronto become sopopular they're even turning record industrycelebrities away from the door? Wait til DKdiscovers their wine cellar!! . . . If you arelucky enough to be at the very posh BigCountry Awards on Sunday May 4th, youmight ponder the question 'will there be somebig stars in attendance?' We are expectingvisitors from down south!!! (EC: Should Ibring my autograph book??) You've heard of"Ticket Traumas"? Should we get ready foran "Awards' War"? My inside contact atTHAT daily, says . . . YES!!!! Funding is fun. . . . but a lack of success is no fun when thefunding is not being done . . . effectively!From Ottawa: If the Cancon ruling can't pro-duce more and better records . . . there maybe a better answer! (EC: Someone is think-ing, and in both languages!!!)

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What's going to be hot . . .

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weeks. Ed Preston used a unique tack for retail with a cassetted message, spoken by

CFRB's John Donabie, which he tagged The Greatest Sound Around. The sound, of

course, is a noisy cash register, plus clips from Roger's new album. Back to the rock

and real world we go and hold onto your hat, there's a couple of Cancon singles that should

be instant adds. They are M2111's Song In My Head, and The Key by Erroll Starr. Albums

almost guaranteed to garner a lot of attention are Billy Newton -Davis' Love Is A Contact

Sport, Innocent Eyes by Graham Nash, and Laurie Anderson's Home Of The Brave. Jean Michel Jame will also jar a few ears with his

new Rendezvous album. Waltzmoosin (one-liners)

CP doesn't like his penthouse in Europe because of the Casino across the street and

the young kids on motorcycles burning up the road.

. . . Has the new Seasons dining room

at the Inn on the Park in Toronto become so popular they're even turning record industry

celebrities away from the door? Wait til DK discovers their wine cellar!!

. . . If you are

lucky enough to be at the very posh Big Country Awards on Sunday May 4th, you

might ponder the question 'will there be some big stars in attendance?' We are expecting

visitors from down south!!! (EC: Should I bring my autograph book??) You've heard of

"Ticket Traumas"? Should we get ready for an "Awards' War"? My inside contact at

THAT daily, says . . .

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Er. R E A II< IIE R 5. - JANET JACKSON -What Have You Done for Me Lately (AM 2812)

SIMPLE MINDS -All The Things She Said (VS 1311)

r.s E W4iStc. \ 41= -i- JOE JACKSON -Right & Wrong (AM 2829)

PSYCHEDELIC FURS -Pretty In Pink (AM 2826)

38 SPECIAL -Like No Other Night (AM 2831) THE ARROWS -Chains (AM 699)

RECORDS iWATCH E.G. DAILY -Say It, Say It (AM 2825)

SANDRA -Maria Magdalena (VS 1293) JERMAINE STEWART-We Don't Have To (VS 1296)

IC=10-11 NEW SNGLES - New A&M Canada Artist

ERROLL STARR-The Key (AM 701)

Extended Club 12" Mix also available (AM 23036)

TEEVEE TOONS-The JetsonslJane Get Me Off This Crazy Thing (AM 702) Extended Club 12" Mix also available (AM 23038)

RECORDS

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:1 'OA I :0101 6 1121 THE POWER OF LOVE

(LPI JenniferRush - Epic 34-05754-H

Jennifer Rush - FE -40291 -H

2 1 in) BOPDan Seals EMI America - 8289-F(LP) Won't Be Blue Anymore - ST -17166-F

3 2 (12) DON'TCapitol

4 4 (14) NItKITA

(LP) Ice On Fire XGHS-24077-PEl on John - Geffen - 92-88007-P

5 5 (8) HARLEM SHUFFLE

(LP) Dirty Work - OC-40250-H IRIIRolling Stones - Rolling Stones 38-5802-H

0 10 (10) MANIC MONDAY(LP) Different Light - FC-40039-HBangles - Columbia 38-05757-H

7 9 (9) LET'S GO ALL THE WAYSly Fox - Capitol 5463-F(LP) Let's Go All The Way ST -12367-F

0 12 (10) ADDICTED TO LOVE(LP) Riptide - ISL-1066-J 11191Robert Palmer Island - 97038.3

9 3 (11) SECRET LOVERSAtlantic Starr - A&M - AM -2788 -VV(LP) As The Band Turns - SP -5019-W

10 11 (9) KIinceSS -Paisley Park 92-87517-P(LP) Parade 92-53951-PPr

11 7 (11) R.O.C.K. IN THE U.S.A.

(LP) Scarecrow - R V LS -7505-QJohn Cougar Mellencamp - Rive RS -219 -CI

12 8 (12) A GOOD HEART

(LP) Feargal Sharkey - V L -2346-WFeargal Sharkey - Virgin - VS -1290-W

13 15 (7) WHY CAN'T THIS BE LOVEVan Helen - Warner Bros - 92-87407-P(LP) 5150 -92.52941-P

(8) WEST END GIRLSPet Shop Boys - EMI America -8307-F(LP) Please - PW-17193-F

15 13 (12) VIENNA CALLINGFalco - A&M - AM -697-W(LP) Falco 3 - SP -9124-W

16 18 (11) JOHNNY COME HOMEFine Young Cannibals - I.R.S. - IRS -52760-J(LP) Fine Young Cannibals - IRS -5683-J

17 19161 Culture

AWAYCulture club Virgin VS -1306-WILP) Front Luxury To Heartache -VL-2374-W

18 21 (7)BAD BOYMiami Sound Machine - Epic 34-05805-H(LP) Primitive Love - FE40131-H

19 22 (7)THE CAPTAIN OF HER HEARTDouble - Polydor POLS115-0(LP) Blue - POLR-2010-0

20 23 IniFEEL IT AGAIN Cit1Honeymoon Suite - WEA - 25-87717-P(LP) The Big Prize- 25-28241-P

21 14 I14)THESE DREAMSHeart - Capitol - 5541-F(LP) Heart - ST -12410-F

031 16,,, YOU LEAVEOMD Virgin - VS -1307-W(LP) Pretty In Pink/Soundtrack - SP -5113W

027 (11)WHAT YOU NEEDINKS - Atlantic - 78-94607-P(LP) Listen Like Thieves- 78-12771-P

032 (7)SOMETHING ABOUT YOULevel 42 - Polydor - POLS-112-Q(LP) World Machine - POLR-2009-Q

(D33 (6)TENDER LOVEForce M.D.'s - Warner Bros - 92-88187-PILP) Chillin' - TBLP1010-P

2626 (8)AMERICAN STORMBob Seger - Capitol - 5532-FILP) Like A Rock - ST -12398-F

2274 (11) SHE SELLS SANCTUARYThe Cult Vertigo -SOV-2361-Q(LP) Love - VOG-1-3365-Q

2825 1.,51NOW AND FOREVER (You And MelAnne Murray - Capitol 5547-F(LP) Something To Talk About - SJ-12466-F

2928 110) CALLING AMERICAELO - CBS ZS4-05766-HILP) Balance Of Power - FZ-40048H

039 (4) GREATEST LOVE OF ALLWhitney Houston - Arista - AS1-9466-NILPI Whitney Houston -AL8-8212-N

31 16 (15) SARAstarshie - RCA - FB-14253-N(LP) Knee Deep In The Hoopla - BXL1-54138-N

32 17 (18) HOW WILL I KNOWWhitney Houston Arista - AS1-9434-NILPI Whitney Houston - AL8-6212-N

041 (6)1S THAT IT?Katrina & The Waves Attic AT -337-W(LP) INaves -LAT-1221-W

3429 (151 SILENT RUNNINGMike & The Mechanics - Atlantic - 71354887-P(LP) Mike & The mechanics - 78-12871-P

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0 40 (6) STICK AROUNDJulian Lennon - Atlantic 78-94377-P(LP) Secret Value Of Daydreaming - 78-16401-P

36 36 (12) EURASIAN EYESCorey Hart - Aquarius - AQ-6022-F(LP) Boy In The Box - AQ-539-Q

062 (3) LIVE TO TELLMadonna - Sire - 92-87177-PILPI Live To Tell -92-04611-P

38 38 (7) GREAT GOSH A'MIGHTY

ILP) Down And Oct In Beverly Hills MCA-6160-J11311Little Richard - MCA - 52780-J

)FLIPPIN' TO THE 'A' SIDE

39 30 - Cats Can Fly Epic - E4 -7132-HILPI Cats Can Fly - PEC-80108-H

40 34 (16) CONGAMiami Sound Machine - Epic - 34-04547-H(LP) Primitive Love - FE -40131-H

41 35 (191 ROCK ME AMADEUSFalco - A&M AM -694-W(LP) Falco 3 SP -9124-W

42 37 (16) KYRIEMr. Mister - RCA - PB-14258-NILPI Welcome To The Real World -NFL1-8045-N

I CAN'T WAIT43 46 14, Stevie Nicks - Modern - 79-95657-P

(LP) Rock A Little - 79-04791-P

44 47 (7) I DO WHAT I DOJohn Taylor - Capitol - 5551-F(LP) 9% Weeks/Soundtrack SV12470-F

45 48 (8) I THINK IT'S LOVEJermaine Jackson - Arista - AS1-9444-N(LP) Precious Moments - AL8-8277-N

46 49 (5) ABSOLUTE BEGINNERSDavid Bowie - EMI America - 8308-F(LP) Absolute Beginners -SV-17182-F

0 59 (4) IS IT LOVEMr. Mister - RCA -13B-14313-N(LP) Welcome To The Real World AFL1-7180-N

48 44 Ill) IT'S ALL RIGHT (Baby's Coming Back)Eurythmics - RCA P6 -14264-N(LP) Be Yourself Tonight - AJL1.5429-N

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(LP) Lovin' Every Minute Of It FC-39953-H 141311Loverboy Columbia - 38-05765-H

TAKE ME HOME151 Phil Collins Atlantic - 78-94727-111

ILPI No Jacket Required 78-12401-P

131NEVER AS GOOD AS THE FIRST TIMESade - Portrait - 37-05846-H(LP) Promise - FR -40263-H

ALL I NEED IS A MIRACLEMike & The Mechanics - Atlantic 78-94507-P(LP) Mike & The Mechanics - 78612/371-P

(7) LIFE'S WHAT YOU MAKE ITTalk Talk EMI America - 8303-F(LP) The Colour Of Spring - ST -17179-F

54 50 (16) IF I WASMidge Ure - Chrysalis 42905-JILPI The Gift - CHS-41508-J

55 43 (17) LIVING IN AMERICAJames Brown - Scorti Bros Z54 -05682-HILPI Rocky IV/Soundtrack SZ-40203-H

56 51 1141 SANCTIFY YOURSELFSimple Minds Virgin VS -1305-W(LP) Be Yourself Tonight - V L -2342-W

57 60 181 OVERJOYEDStevie Wonder - Tamla - 1632TF-JILPI In Square Circle - T -6134-J

070 (4) WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR ME LATELinJanet Jackson - A&M - AM2812-W(LP) Control - SP -5106-W

59 63 (7) BEAT'S SO LONELYCharlie Sexton MCA - 52715-J(LP) Pictures For Pleasure - MCA -5629-J

(9) I TOUCH ROSESBook Of Love - Sire 92-88827-P(LP) I Touch Roses 92-53551-P

(10) HOW TO BE A MILLIONAIREABC Vertigo - SOV:2364-C)ILPI How To Be A Zillionaire VOG-1-3354-(1

121 NO ONE IS TO BLAMEHoward Jones - WEA - 96-95497-P(LP) Action Replay -96-04661.P

(3) I WANNA BE A COWBOYBoys Don't Cry Mercury -MER-102-0(LP) I Wanna Be A Cowboy - MERX-102-0

64 56 (151 A LOVE BIZARRESheila E - Warner Bros - 92-88907-P(LP) Romance 1600 - 92.53171-P

65 54 1151 KING FOR A DAYThompson Twins - Arista - AS1.9450-N(LP) To Future Days - ALB -8276N

88 65 (25) TARZAN BOYBaltimore - Manhattan - 50018-FILPI Living In The Background SQ-53020-F

67 42 (19) WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGHBilly Ocean - Jive -JIVE114X-M(LP) Jewel Of Nile/Soundtrack JV-6629-M

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68 72 (6) WHISPER IN THE DARKDionne Warwick - Arista AS1-9460-N(LP) Friends - ALB -8398-N

Ooo 121 ON MY OWNPatti LaBelle/Michael McDonald MCA 52770-J IN(LP) Winner - MCA -5737-J

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72 66 1221

73 69 (18)

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75 67 (23)

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BAD BAD BOYHaywire - Attic - AT -335-W ,(-).(LP) Bad Boys LAT-1220-W

THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FORDionne & Friends - Arista - ASI-9422-N(LP) Old Friends - ALB -8398-N

I MISS YOUKlymaxx Constellation - MCA - 52606-JLPI Meeting In Ladies Room - MCA -5529-J

THE SUN ALWAYS SHINES ON TVha - Warner Bros 92-88467-P

(LPI Hunting High And Low - 92-53001-P

ANGEL IN MY POCKETOne To One - WEA/Bon Aire - 92.87397-P 1).ILPI Forward Your Emotions 25-25811-P

LIFE IN A NORTHERN TOWNDream Academy - Warner Bros -92-88417-PILP)

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TheDream Academy - 92-52651-P

APL FOOLChalkCircle - Duke Street DSR-71024-P

The Great Lake - DSR -41024-P

CALL MEDennis DeYoung - A&M - AM -2816-W(LP) Back To The World - SP -5109W

ONE CHANCEStan Meissner - A&M - AM -689-WILP) Windows To Light SP -9120-W

DEEPERBilly NevvtonDavis Columbia - 7-CDN-28-H(LP) Love Is A Contact Sport -PCC-130112-14

ROUGH BOYZZ Top - Warner Bros - 92-87337-P(LP) Afterburner -92-53421-P

81 85 (5) CHAIN REACTIONDiana Ross - RCA PB-14244-N(LP) Eaten Alive - AFL1-5422-N

82 84 (91 X-RAY EYESJim Foster - RCA - PB-14271-N p(LP) Power Lines - NFL1-8056-N

(.7( BE GOOD TO YOURSELF

nJour ey - Columbia 38-5869-HILPI Raised On Radio OC-39936-H

84 86 (3) MUTUAL SURRENDERBourgeois Tagg - Island 97040-J(LP) Bourgeois Tagg - ISL-1081-J

094 (3) HOLDING BACK THE YEARSSimply Red - Elektra - 96-95647-PILPI Picture Book - 96-04527-P

86 88 (4) MY DREAMS OF YOUThe Box Alert - BDS-512A-Q(LP) All The Time ... - BD -1003-Q

095 (21 NOTHIN' AT ALLHeart - Capitol -5572-FILPI Heart -ST12410-F

(5) YOUR LOVEThe Outfield - Columbia 38-05796-HILPI Play Deep - 40027-H

(3) IF YOU WERE A WOMANBonnie Tyler - Columbia - 38-05839-H(LP) Secret Dreams - FC-40312-H

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THERE'LL BE SAD SONGSBilly Ocean Jive - 7JV-7147-H(LP) Love Zone - JV-90741-H

(21 HIT THAT PERFECT BEATBronski Beat - London - LDS -226-0(LP) N/A

SONG IN MY HEADMi-M Current - WAKE -14-N(LP) The World Is A Ball - WAVE -006 -NF

THE LOVE PARADEDream Academy - Reprise - 92-87507-P(LP) The Dream Academy -92-52651-P

I CAN'T WAITNu Shooz - Atlantic 78-94467-P(LP) N/A

(21 PRETTY IN PINKPsychedelic Furs - A&M AM2826-WILPI Pretty In Pink/Soundtrack SP -5113-W

96 NEW CHAINSArrows - A&M - AM -699-W(LP) The Lines Are Open SP -9119-W

5755 (2) I LIKE YOUPhyllis Nelson Epic ZS4-05719-H(LP) I Like You - FZ-40236-H

9868 (141 PEOPLE SEE THROUGH YOUBruce Cockburn - True North TN -4206-H(LPI World Of Wonders - TN -66-H

9996 (4) LIVING IN THE BACKGROUNDBaltimore - Manhattan - 50029-F(LPI Living In The Background - ST -53026-F

THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT10100 (6) The Nylons Attic - A7 -338.WILPI N/A

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Times have been lean for MentaHaving achieved considerable success inAustralia and yet only marginal successelsewhere, Mental As Anything have con-tinued recording - and they have persevered.Since their 1981 release, Cats And Dogs,from which the hit single, If You Leave Can ICome, was culled, times have been lean.

The band signed to CBS Internationalthis past November, and now have an album,titled Fundamental, which was releasedworldwide, simultaneously. As the title im-plies, and which Andrew "Greedy" Smithagrees, their approach to making music is "tohave fun while doing so."

For this reason, Richard Gotterer wasemployed to handle the production duties.He had previously produced the Go Go's,Blondie, and Joan Armatrading. He waschosen for his "simple" touch.

"Our last album was too hard to playlive," complains Smith, "so this time we setout to make an album that was really easy toplay." The first single released is Smith's ownLive It Up, which the keyboardist admits"isn't doing too well in North America."

However, in Australia, that track lastyear, "was the 3rd most popular song at yearend," Smith points out, continuing with"The only records to beat it were Madonna's'AA' side, and the We Are The Worldsingle." Therefore, he is understandablyperplexed as to "why the record isn't doingwell here."

Yet, chartnumbers and sales figuresdon't seem to bother the rather flippant musi-cian. "It's an attitude thing for us," Smithasserts. "A lot of people say we're wacky andzany. Well, it's not that we're that serious, Iguess it's just that we don't take ourselvesthat seriously."

Smith continues with, "We started offplaying for friends in pubs, and getting sign-ed to a label was really an afterthought. So-meone wanted to start up a record companyand use us as a guinea pig - so we did it for alaugh. We really had no ambitions of being arecording band."

Fortunately they did - and over the dura-tion of 5 albums, none of which have soldthrough outside of Australia, they havemanaged to maintain a sense of humour."Because you've got to enjoy what you'redoing," he suggests, and cites touring as anexample. "It's really a working vacation forus - we don't make any money - but we havelots of fun."

Mental As Anything are currently tour-ing with Robert Palmer, yet Smith remarks,"Laziness is an important part of havingfun," explaining that this lends itself easily totheir live shows. "It means that everybody issinging different songs and that meanseverybody doesn't do too much singingeither."

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LIFE IN A NORTHERN TOWN Dream Academy

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(LP) The Dream Academy -

92-52651-P

APRIL FOOL Chalk Circle

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1LP) The Great Lake -

DSR-41024-P

CALL ME Dennis DeYoung

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- AM -2816-W

(LP) Back To The World -

SP -5109-W

ONE CHANCE Stan Meissner

- A&M

- AM -689-W

1LP) Windows To Light -

SP -9120-W

DEEPER Billy Newton -Davis

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ROUGH BOY ZZ Top

- Warner Bros

- 9287337-P

(LP) Afterburner -92-53421-P

CHAIN REACTION Diana Ross

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AFL1-5422-N

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BE GOOD TO YOURSELF Journey Columbia

- 38-5869-H

(LP) Raised On Radio OC-39936-H

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Bourgeois Tagg Island 97040-J ILPI Bourgeois Tagg

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Q94 (31 HOLDING BACK THE YEARS

Simply Red Elektra -

96-95647-P ILPI Picture Book

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86 88 141 MY DREAMS OF YOU The Box Alert

- BDS-512A-Q

ILPI All The Time ... 8D-1003-0 095 (21 NOTHIN' AT ALL

Heart Capitol -5572-F (LP) Heart

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88 89 (5) YOUR LOVE The Outfield Columbia 3805796-H (LP) Play Deep

- 40027-H

89 90 13) IF YOU WERE A WOMAN Bonnie Tyler

- Columbia

- 38-05839-H

(LP) Secret Dreams -

FC-40312-H 0 NEW THERE'LL BE SAD SONGS Billy Ocean Jive 71V -7147-H 1LP) Love Zone

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91 92 (21 HIT THAT PERFECT BEAT Bronski Beat

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I CAN'T WAIT Nu Shooz

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FZ-40236-H

1141 PEOPLE SEE THROUGH YOU Bruce Cockburn True North TN -4206-H

ILPI World Of Wonders TN -66-H

9996 141 LIVING IN THE BACKGROUND Baltimore

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50029-F (LP) Living In The Background ST -53026-F

10100 161 THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT The Nylons

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COVER STORY

Times have been lean for

Having achieved considerable success in Australia and yet only marginal success

elsewhere, Mental As Anything have con- tinued recording - and they have persevered. Since their 1981 release, Cats And Dogs, from which the hit single, If You Leave Can I

Come, was culled, times have been lean. The band signed to CBS International

this past November, and now have an album, titled Fundamental, which was released

worldwide, simultaneously. As the title im- plies, and which Andrew "Greedy" Smith

agrees, their approach to making music is "to have fun while doing so."

For this reason, Richard Gotterer was employed to handle the production duties.

He had previously produced the Go Go's, Blondie, and Joan Armatrading. He was

chosen for his "simple" touch. "Our last album was too hard to play

live," complains Smith, "so this time we set out to make an album that was really easy to

play." The first single released is Smith's own Live It Up, which the keyboardist admits

"isn't doing too well in North America." However, in Australia, that track last

year, "was the 3rd most popular song at year end," Smith points out, continuing with "The only records to beat it were Madonna's 'AA' side, and the We Are The World

single." Therefore, he is understandably perplexed as to "why the record isn't doing

well here." Yet, chartnumbers and sales figures

don't seem to bother the rather flippant musi- cian. "It's an attitude thing for us," Smith

asserts. "A lot of people say we're wacky and zany. Well, it's not that we're that serious, I guess it's just that we don't take ourselves

that seriously." Smith continues with, "We started off

playing for friends in pubs, and getting sign- ed to a label was really an afterthought. So-

meone wanted to start up a record company and use us as a guinea pig - so we did it for a

laugh. We really had no ambitions of being a recording band."

Fortunately they did - and over the dura-

tion of 5 albums, none of which have sold through outside of Australia, they have

managed to maintain a sense of humour. "Because you've got to enjoy what you're

doing," he suggests, and cites touring as an example. "It's really a working vacation for

us - we don't make any money - but we have lots of fun."

Mental As Anything are currently tour- ing with Robert Palmer, yet Smith remarks,

"Laziness is an important part of having fun," explaining that this lends itself easily to their live shows. "It means that everybody is

singing different songs and that means everybody doesn't do too much singing

either." He points up "That's how we do things

RPM -

designed for programmers who are too busy to track

one record at a time

Mental As Anything

in the studios too We all take turns. It's like `right, I've done mine, now it's your turn,'

and we all have fun writing songs. Then we do our video and we must hold the world's

record for the most videos - we have at least 25. We get a lot of friends of ours to do them

and it works out well - not to mention it's cheap too. At least we get different senses of

humour into them - the videos." By taking such a laizzez-faire attitude,

Smith was asked how that would affect the attitudes at the record company level. "Well,

if their smart, they'll ignore us," replies Smith. "It's just that these days, if you're not

that serious, it's like people can't handle it. I know that might make it hard for our record

company, CBS, but I think they're doing a great job for us."

Smith continues with "It's funny how bands in Australia aren't about to throw

themselves under trucks if they 'don't make it'. Take England, no Australian band is go- ing to 'make it' there. Sometimes it's not

worth the trouble." he contends. "It's harder to make records today - it's difficult to

sound competitive or whatever. We went

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through a lot more trouble on this album - it was harder getting it to sound easier, but

that's the name of the game." In the course of discussing the

Australian music scene, Smith reveals, that "It's not that tough to break down there. The

big thing is that bands can work - in the pubs, and everybody's out in the pubs looking at

bands. "That's were bands get their start," he

explains, and his simple theory for maintain- ing an exciting and thriving music scene is to

have "more pubs". There is a degree of logic to his assertion that the more pubs there are

(hiring bands), the more bands will be needed and the more exposure a band receives (due

to their popularity) then better are the chances of getting signed. An interesting similarity was found:

Australia's government has imposed content quotas on radio stations. Smith assures that

these are however, easily met. "Quotas aren't that high

- 25 or 30 percent - and in the past 5

years Australian bands haven't had much trouble making it into the Top 40. In any

given week there are at least 3 or 4 songs in the Top 10. But that's not because of the

quotas," says Smith. "Radio stations are playing more than the quota because they are

the most popular songs - which goes to show it can be done."

Duke Street artist activity heating up for summer by Adrian Heaps

Vice President, Duke Street Records Well, the hard work fo Jane Siberry has final-

ly paid off, in more ways than one. In addition to the re-

cent gold certifica- tion here, the Win-

dham Hill/A&M connection is kicking

in next week with a full marketing plan

very similar to Sting's Dream Of

The Blue Turtles, which domestically

should push the album to platinum

status. On a broader note, the upcoming months are go-

ing to be busy and exciting for Duke Street, with 4 acts constituting our priorities: Chalk

Circle, Eye Eye, Manteca, and Scott Merritt. April Fool, Chalk Circle's debut single

was a Top 3 add at CHR last week, and the No. 1 AOR add across the country. This ac-

tion, although expected, is very exciting and provides an excellent barometer for the for-

thcoming months. The band are absolutely "killer" live, and must be seen. They are cur-

rently touring Quebec and should be moving out nationally soon.

They were caught last year opening for Aztec Camera, Corey Hart, and The Water - boys. Their video is in rotation at

MuchMusic, and we're looking for a very strong reaction. Expect The Great Lake, their

mini -LP by May 5. Next: Eye Eye. They have already generated a strong buzz on the street through

Adrian Heaps

their association with John Oates. Their album, titled Just In Time To Be Late, will be

shipped to radio May 26 and to retail one week later. Produced by Terry Brown (Rush),

the LP's first single, Out On A Limb, will be shipping Apr. 28.

The accompanying video was directed by Champagne Pictures and was shot at the

Casa Loma in Toronto. These Q107 Homegrown winners, with solid management

behind them, are going to do well, and we are hoping for a lot of support.

Another project, certain to keep us on our toes, is the new Manteca album, No

Heroes. Despite the adversity surrounding in- strumental tracks, we feel we have a good

crack with Danceteria. The band has strong core support, and we'll build onto that base. Key will be to generate a huge response at club level, to follow with plenty of retail ac- tion.

Last but not least: Scott Merritt. His new album, as yet untitled, is the most exciting record to come out on Duke Street since Jane

Siberry. The man has the depth, the quality material, and a very strong audio-visual presence - all key assets with our artists.

Scott is managed by Steve Berkowitz (tour manager for The Cars and Tom Petty), who is based in Boston. Since hearing Serious

Interference, he was willing to commit himself. Scott, like Jane Siberry, is going to demand that same commitment and intensive

promotion. Yes, Scott Merritt will crack it

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CAPAC IN 1985:(-3 CAPAC licence fees and interest ®

AN ANNUAL REPORT TO MEMBERSAND TO THE CANADIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY

Every year, CAPAC publishes the figures relating to its operations onbehalf of over 15,000 members, and the members of other performingrights societies with which we have reciprocal agreements.

The overall picture for 1985 is a mixed one. The decision of the CopyrightAppeal Board to approve a commercial television tariff which effectively"froze" CAPAC's 1985 fees at the 1984 level was a costly one for composers,notwithstanding the continued growth of the television industry, of whichcopyright music forms an important part.

Had the Copyright Appeal Board reapproved the tariff rate in effect formany years, it's estimated that the composers, lyricists, songwriters andpublishers of music in CAPAC's repertoire used on Canadian commercialtelevision in 1985 would have earned some $1,000,000 more than they did.

Overall, CAPAC income from licence fees (and interest earned prior tothe distribution of income to members and affiliates) increased from$27.1 million to $28.2 million. Especially notable was the increased use ofCAPAC members' music abroad - for the first time, foreign income ex-ceeded $3 million, for a total of $3,005,194 (up from $2,466,188 in 1984).

CAPAC's membership continued to grow; 1985 saw almost 1,000 newwriters and publishing companies join our organization, and this addi-tional repertoire adds to the wide range of music the society represents.

In 1986, there are continuing pressures on CAPAC from segments of theentertainment industry which seek to limit, or even reduce, the incomeearned by those who create and market music, the most universal andmost popular of all the arts.

And CAPAC, needless to say, will continue to oppose these pressures,and continue to seek a fair -and equitable financial return for composers andpublishers whose music plays such an important part in Canadian life.

Michael RockGeneral ManagerApril 1986

General manager

CAPAC issues these summaries each year because we feel that everyone involved inCanadian music - and especially our own members - should know how we are performingon their behalf. If you have any questions, or would like to know more, please call yournearest CAPAC office. We'll be pleased to help in any way.

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1 2 (13) CAJUN MOONRicky Skaggs - Epic - 34-05748-JILPI Live In London - FE -40103-H

2 3 115) WE'VE GOT A GOOD FIRE GOINDon Williams . Capitol - 5526-FILPI New Moves - ST -12440-F

3 6 112) NOW AND FOREVER (You And Me)Anne Murray - Capitol - 5547-FILPI Something To Talk About - SJ-12466-F

4 7 (13) YOU'RE SOMETHING SPECIAL TO MEGeorge Strait - MCA - 52764-J(LP) Something Special MCA -5609-J

5 5 16) R1982andy Travis - Warner Bros 92-88237-P(LP) N/A

6 1 Pin SHE AND IAlabama RCA -PI3-14281-N(LP) Greatest Hits - AHL1-7170-N

7 12 (11) ONCE IN A BLUE MOONEarl Thomas Conley - RCA - P8 -14282-N(LP) Greatest Hits AHL1-7032-N

8 13 191 GRANDPA (Tell Me Bout The Good 01 Days)The Judds - RCA 14290-N(LP) Rockin With The Rhythm - AHL1-7042-N

9 11 rim HOT ON THE HEELS OF LOVE ehThe Haggertys - RCI/B&C - 2395 Tay(LP) N/A

10 14 (11) I HAD A BEAUTIFUL TIMEMerle Haggard - Epic - 34-05782-H(LP) A Friend In California - FE -40286-H

11 19 (9) FEELIN' THE FEELIN'Bellamy Bros - MCA/Curb 52747-1(LP) Howard & David - MCA -5580-J

12 15 (11) EASY TO PLEASEJanie Fricke Columbia 38-05781-H(LP) Somebody Else's Fire - FC-39975-H

13 21 (8) TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN LOVEKenny Rogers RCA - P6 -14298-N(LP) Heart Of The Matter - RCA - AJL1-7023-N

14 26 16) WORKING WITHOUT A NETWaylon Jennings MCA - 52776-.1ILP) Will The Wolf Survive - MCA -5688-j

15 20 (7) BORN YESTERDAYEverly Bros - Mercury Mecury-884428-QILPI Born Yesterday -MCR4-4117-Q

16 4 115) YOUR MEMORY AIN'T WHAT IT USED TO BEMickey Gilley - Epic 34-05744-HILPI I Feel Good - FE -40115-H

17 17 (13) TWO HEARTS IN A LONELY MINDJules - MBS - MBS-1064(LP) N/A

18 9 (131 NOTHING BUT YOUR LOVE MATTERSLarry Gatlin/Gatlin Bros Columbia - 38-05764-HILPI Smile FC-40068-H

19 8 114) DON'T UNDERESTIMATE MY LOVE FOR YOULee Greenwood - MCA - 52741-JILPI Streamline - MCA -5622-J

19) 100% CHANCE OF RAIN20 10Gary Morris - Warner Bros 92.88237-PILPI Anything Goes - 92-52791-P

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21 23 ;71 HOLD ONRosanne Cash - Columbia - 38-05794-HILPI Rhythm And Romance - FC-39463-H

22 25 (8) TAKE A LITTLE CHANCE ON LOVE etMercey Brothers - MBS - MBS-1065 rarILPI N/A

23 34 (6) PARTNERS, BROTHERS & FRIENDSNitty Gritty Dirt Band - Warner Bros 92-37807-PILPI Partners. Brothers & Friends 92-53402-P

24 41 19) WHAT IF IT'S RIGHTFamily Brown P8 -50851-N(LP) Feel The Fire - KKL1-0564-N

25 39 17) HE'S MY GENTLE MANAudie Henry Canyon Creek - CCR-86.0123(LP) Gentle Man t

26 27 191 LOVE CRAZYGilles Godard - Book Shop - BSR-45722-N p1LP) Have I Got News For You - BSR-33720-N

27 28 (7) CARMENGene Watson - Epic - 34-05817-H(LP) Memories To Burn - FE -40076-H

28 24 (13) A STAR IN MOMMA'S EYESCarroll Baker rnTebo - TS -8601-NILPI Heartbreak To Happiness TMT-4328-N*

29 29 110) YOU'RE A COUNTRY WOMANGeorge Carone Golden Eagle - GE -143%(LP) N/A

30 30 1101 IT'S ALL OVER_ NOW mJoeAylward - Panther - PR -06(LP) Joe Aylward PR -1610

31 31 161 WHOEVER'S IN NEW ENGLANDReba McEntire - MCA 52767-JILPI Whoever's In New England - MCA -5691-1

32 32 (8) IN MY ARMS TONIBootleg - Rana (Na numGbHer available) us

33 33 112) THE SONGS WE SINGJames H. Robinson Skyhigh SK -37(LP) N/A

34 35 (6) SWEETER AND SWEETERStatic; Bros- Mercury - 884317-QILP) Pardners In Rhyme -824-420-D

35 36 (6) YOU'LL NEVER KNOW HOW MUCHConway Twitty Warner Bros - 92-87727-P

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(LP) Chasin Rainbows - 92-52941-P

,o, STEALER OF HEARTSRonnie Prophet - RCA J13 -50858-N 1/0ILPI N/A

37 38 , HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABYI.'" Ronnie Milsap . RCA PB-14286-N(LP) Lost In The Fifties- AH L1 -7194-N

38 16 11 j HEART DON'T FALL NOW' Sawyer Brown - Capitol 5548-F

ILPI Shakin - ST12438-F

39 40 1101 THE RING I GAVE YOUFrank Trainor - Oasis . OA -5355 aDelt)(LP) N/A

40 43 151 HONKY TONK MANDwight Yoakam Reprise - 92-87937-PILP) Guitars Cadillacs Etc. 92-53721-P

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OVERJOYED(71 Stevie Wonder Tarnla - 1832-J

(LP) In Square Circle - T6334 -M

SECRET LOVERS2 6 14) Atlantic Starr A&M - AM -2788 -VV

ILPI As The Band Turns - SP -5019-W

ONLY ONE3 5 (7) James Taylor - Columbia - 36-05785-H

(LP) That's Why I'm Here - FC-40052-H

SEND IN THE CLOWNS4 4 15) Barbra Streisand - Columbia - 38-05837-H

(LP) The Broadway Album - QC -40092-H

THESE DREAMS5 2 (61 Heart - Capitol - 5541-F

(LP) Heart - 5112410-F

CALL ME6 7 171

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NIKITA7 3 (10) Elton John Geffen - 92-88007-P

(LPI Ice On The Fire - XGHS-24077-P

BOP8 6 191 D Seals EMI America - 8289-F

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(LP) N/ANylons Attic - AT -338-W

NOW AND FOREVER (You And Me)10 10 1151 Anne Murray - Capitol 5547-F

ILPI Something To Talk About 51-12466-F

11 20 (3) I THINK IT'S LOVEJermaine Jackson - Arista AS1-9444-N(LP) Precious Moments - AL8-8277-N

12 21 (6) WHISPER IN THE DARKDionne Warwick - Arista 1-9460-NILPI Friends- AL13-8398-N

139 (6) IF I WASMidge Ure - Chrysalis - 42905-JILPI The Gift CHS-41508-J

14 it 1131 PEOPLE SEE THROUGH YOUBruce Cockburn - True North - TN4.206-HILPI World Of Wonders TN66-H

15 15 (12) THE POWER OF LOVEJennifer Rush - Epic 34-05754-HILPI N/A

16 22 141 CRUEL EMOTIONRich Dodson - Marigold(LP) N/A

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17 19 (9) ALL THE WORDS et,Headlines - Axe - AXE -88 A:ivILPI N/A

18 23 (5)THE MUSIC OF GOODBYEAl Jarreau/Melissa Manchester - MCA - 52784-1(LP) Soundtrack MCA -6164-J

19 14 (to)SARAStarship RCA FB-14253-NILPI Knee Deep In The Hoopla - BXL1.5488-N

20 18 (5) BORN YESTERDAYEverly Brothers Mercury 884428-tQ1LP) Barn Yesterday -MCR4.1-4117-Q

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41 53 (3) JULIETOak Ridge Boys - MCA - 52801-JILPI Seasons - MCA -5714-J

42 42 161 ONE LOVE AT A TIMETanya Tucker Capitol - 85533-FILP) Girls Like Me - ST -12474-F

43 44 16) SOMETHING GOOD ebsAnita Perras/Tim Taylor Tailspin TS -1011 ,zyILPI N/A

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MOUNTAINS TOO HIGH TO CLIMBEddie Eastman - Artisan - AR -8200ILPI The Winning Side - APL -8500 43.0MAMA'S NEVER SEEN THOSE EYESForester Sisters - Warner Bros . 92-87957-P(LP/ The Forester Sisters 92.53141-P

TIL I LOVE YOURestless Heart - RCA - P8 -14292-N(LP) Restless Heart - CPL 1-5369-N

MIAMI MY AMIKeith Whitley - RCA - P6 -14285-NILPI N/A

REPETITIVE REGRETEddie Rabbits - RCA - PB-14317-N(LP) Rabbitt Trax - AHL1-7041-N

LIFE'S HIGHWAYSteve Wariner - MCA 52786-J(LP) Life's Highway - MCA -5672-J

LIVING IN THE PROMISE LANDWillie Nelson - Columbia 38-05634-HILPI The Promiseland FC-40327-H

GEORGIA ON A FAST TRAINMatt Minglewood - Savannah SRS -838-M '-(LPI Me And The Boys SRL-9825-M

I THINK I'M IN LOVEKeith Stegall - Epic - 34-05815-H(LP) N/A

ME AND JOEY/GOLDEN FIELDS emMurray McLauchlan True North TN4-207-Hw(LP) Midnight Break - TN -65-H

WHAT A MEMORY WE'D MAKE et,Rick & Val - Destiny - WRC3-4394(LP)

WHEN IT'S DOWN TO ME AND YOUMcClain/Massey - Epic - 34.05842-H(LP) When Love Is Right - FE -40249-H

WHEN YOU GET TO THE HEARTBarbara Mandrell/The Oaks MCA 52802-1(LP) Get To The Heart - MCA -5619-J

AIN'T MISBEHAVINHank Williams Jr. - Warner Bros/Curb - 92-87947-P(LP) Five -0 92-52671-P

CALL ME UP et%Rae Palmer - Altair Four (No number available) vo(LP) N/A

EVERYTHING THAT GLITTERS (Is Not Gold)Dan Seals EMI America 8311-FILP) Won't Be Blue Anymore -ST17166-F

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TAKE ME HOME22 27 (2) Phil Collins . Atlantic 78.94727-P

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NEVER AS GOOD AS THE FIRST TIME23 29 (2)Sade - Portrait - 37-05486-H

(LP) Promise - FR -40263-H

ONLY LOVE24 25 s, Nana Mouskouri Philips - PHL-1343

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WE SAY GOODNIGHT25 26 , Robert Armes . Cruise - CRS -006 EDIT' (LP) N/ATENDER LOVE

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An experimental coupling of Ronnie Pro-phet, Glory -Anne Carriere, and The FamilyBrown, has proven to be highly successful.The country package is designed to playsmaller locations through service clubs. Thesewill include fairs and halls with a reasonableenough ticket price to attract a rural au-dience.

Several dates have already pulled goodhouses, all in Ontario, and these will befollowed by Glencoe (May 9), Beaverton (10),Oakwood (16), Renfrew (17), Vankleek Hill(18), Metcalfe (23), Powasson (25), Chesley(30), and Spencerville (31). They will also beplaying the Ottawa Telethon (June 1).

Instrumental backing is supplied by AlBragg (steel), Jon Park -Wheeler (lead guitar),Randall Prescott (bass and harmonica), andBill Carruthers (drums).

Carriere and Prophet were recently inToronto where they opened Norman's Place,a new country showplace, on Rivaldo Roadin Weston. The owner of the club, a Fren-chman (France), is a longtime fan of Pro-phet's, and spent over $300,000 in renovatingthe old club.

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Q: How are the nominees picked?A: Nominations are based on chart action inRPM over the previous year. The ballots aremailed to all RPM subscribers. This gives us avery good mix of voters and makes it impossi-ble for blocks and pockets to control thevoting. The winners will be known when theenvelopes are opened, onstage, at the actualawards banquet.Q: Will the awards feature musical perfor-mances?A: No, the dinner will be followed by theawards ceremony at which time the presenterswill open the envelopes and announce thewinners.Q: How many categories are there?A: Exactly one dozen (12). The Big CountryAwards are a very coveted award. Theyaren't given out in large numbers. They carrya great deal of esteem and are part of a veryprestigious event. We purposely limit the at-tendance so as to keep it on a high plain.

Q: Is it possible to reserve a table?A: Yes, tables of 8, 9 or 10 can be reservedahead, if you get a group together and ar-range that they all pay prior to 4 pm May 2nd- or mail all the payments in the sameenvelope. We must have all the names in ad-vance.

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