Play Meter
Issue: 1980 August 01 - Vol 6 Num 14 - Page 3
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p r o ~ rtJ rntnit1
By Pat Matthews
Program Director
WQUE New Orleans
Cowboys and a lady, country and soul:
More movies move music
The hot summer months are up on
us . What that means. musically. is
that the product is usually increased
(for reasons I have never under-
stood) . It also doesn't hurt that the
music industry is beginning to
become stable again . And that 's
good news for all of us .
LOVE THE WORLD AWAY -
KENNY ROGERS - United Artists
UA -X1359-Y
Take a pinch of a ballad, add a
measure of Kenny Rogers. and mix
smoothly with a hit motion picture -
and you've got an obvious hit record.
This one's from the smash movie
"Urban Cowboy" and has all the
standard ingredients of Rogers'
never-ending string of chart success-
es. The only thing lacking on the
label is the word "H IT' rubber-
stamped on it. At any rate here's my
stamp of approval : 10 out of 10.
Major crossover indications.
DRIVIN ' MY LIFE AWAY -
EDDIE
RABBITT
Elektra
E-46656-A
Let's try something else from a
movie - this time of a totally different
vein . The movie in question is
"Roadie". The soundtrack runs the
gamut from Alice Cooper and
Blondie to Asleep At The Wheel.
And somewhere in between lies
Eddie Rabbitt and a su re -fire hit. I like
this record . It's acoustic and has a
rock -a -billy feel to it. The lyrics tell
the story of everyone who's driven
long distances - and will be the ne w
anthem for that great Am erican sect ,
the truckers . Excellent harmonies
highlight this positive co untry smash
with better than average crossover
potential: 10 o ut of 10 on highest
chart.
LET MY LOVE OPEN THE DOOR
PETER TOWNSHEND - At -
lantic 7217
All indications are that this
should be th e biggest chart success
for any Who group member ever. It 's
from Townshend 's second solo-effort
album. "E mpt y Glass", and believe it
or not, is not th e cut to get the
immediate heavy airplay as an lp cut.
However. it's the most commercial
tune on the lp . It's very "Who -ish"
like the entire lp and is excellently
produced by Chris Thoms . Pete
Townshend is and always will be the
genius behind The Who . This
number has him doin all vocals and
features Who drummer Kenney
Jones on percussion: 8 o ut of 10 or
better .
TAKE YOUR TIME
(DO IT
RIGHT ) -TH E S .O .S . BAND
- Tabu ZS9 5522
The reports I'm getting fro m a
very reliable national sales source is
that this is of the "sleeper" variety like
Lipps,
Inc.'s
" Funky
Town ".
Meaning it has already begun strong
regional sales in the East and is about
to reach the point where it will
explode. Some stores up East can't
keep enough in stock. It's tasteful
disco- meaning it's well produced,
fla shy R&B with a good vocal
arrange ment . This one's definitely
too ho t to handle . Strong crossover
possibilities exist , and I give it a 9 out
of 10 overall.
LET ' S GO ' RO UN D AGAIN
- AVERAGE WHITE BAND -
Arista AS 0515
The label's a different one (the
AWB haven 't any sales success to
speak of for the past few years), but
th e group has remained intact. As
unbelievable as it may seem, it's still
th e same lineup but this time out
they've added a new twist! They're
better than "Average" . They've
added some strings to their sound ,
giving them a " Philadelphia Soul "
feel - and the result could be very
contagious to the record buyer . The
lp is excellent and this is the first of
possibly a few singles releases from it.
Very up -tempo and very good . A
change in direction. maybe , but a
positive one. The percussion and
horns are vintage AWB . Hooks
throughout (even hand -clapping) .
Eight out of 10 or better.
O NE FIN E DAY - CAROLE KING
- Capitol P-4864
This lady is definitely overdue for
a hit. Now, just because she has
relied on one of her proven hit
com positions . doesn't mean it's not a
legit effort. "One Fine Day" has
never sounded better, and the
acceptance of this record has been
phenomenal. It's Carole King at her
rockingest best. Yes. she can rock'n'-
roll if she wants to : 7 out of 10 or
better.
NOTHING TO SAY- RUSS IA -
Warner Brothers WBS 49249
The title says it all. Will never sell
for obvious reasons . Zilch of zip.
Ed . note - More movie hits on 45s
were reviewed by Pat Matthews in
PLAY METER. July 15 issue.
p r o ~ rtJ rntnit1
By Pat Matthews
Program Director
WQUE New Orleans
Cowboys and a lady, country and soul:
More movies move music
The hot summer months are up on
us . What that means. musically. is
that the product is usually increased
(for reasons I have never under-
stood) . It also doesn't hurt that the
music industry is beginning to
become stable again . And that 's
good news for all of us .
LOVE THE WORLD AWAY -
KENNY ROGERS - United Artists
UA -X1359-Y
Take a pinch of a ballad, add a
measure of Kenny Rogers. and mix
smoothly with a hit motion picture -
and you've got an obvious hit record.
This one's from the smash movie
"Urban Cowboy" and has all the
standard ingredients of Rogers'
never-ending string of chart success-
es. The only thing lacking on the
label is the word "H IT' rubber-
stamped on it. At any rate here's my
stamp of approval : 10 out of 10.
Major crossover indications.
DRIVIN ' MY LIFE AWAY -
EDDIE
RABBITT
Elektra
E-46656-A
Let's try something else from a
movie - this time of a totally different
vein . The movie in question is
"Roadie". The soundtrack runs the
gamut from Alice Cooper and
Blondie to Asleep At The Wheel.
And somewhere in between lies
Eddie Rabbitt and a su re -fire hit. I like
this record . It's acoustic and has a
rock -a -billy feel to it. The lyrics tell
the story of everyone who's driven
long distances - and will be the ne w
anthem for that great Am erican sect ,
the truckers . Excellent harmonies
highlight this positive co untry smash
with better than average crossover
potential: 10 o ut of 10 on highest
chart.
LET MY LOVE OPEN THE DOOR
PETER TOWNSHEND - At -
lantic 7217
All indications are that this
should be th e biggest chart success
for any Who group member ever. It 's
from Townshend 's second solo-effort
album. "E mpt y Glass", and believe it
or not, is not th e cut to get the
immediate heavy airplay as an lp cut.
However. it's the most commercial
tune on the lp . It's very "Who -ish"
like the entire lp and is excellently
produced by Chris Thoms . Pete
Townshend is and always will be the
genius behind The Who . This
number has him doin all vocals and
features Who drummer Kenney
Jones on percussion: 8 o ut of 10 or
better .
TAKE YOUR TIME
(DO IT
RIGHT ) -TH E S .O .S . BAND
- Tabu ZS9 5522
The reports I'm getting fro m a
very reliable national sales source is
that this is of the "sleeper" variety like
Lipps,
Inc.'s
" Funky
Town ".
Meaning it has already begun strong
regional sales in the East and is about
to reach the point where it will
explode. Some stores up East can't
keep enough in stock. It's tasteful
disco- meaning it's well produced,
fla shy R&B with a good vocal
arrange ment . This one's definitely
too ho t to handle . Strong crossover
possibilities exist , and I give it a 9 out
of 10 overall.
LET ' S GO ' RO UN D AGAIN
- AVERAGE WHITE BAND -
Arista AS 0515
The label's a different one (the
AWB haven 't any sales success to
speak of for the past few years), but
th e group has remained intact. As
unbelievable as it may seem, it's still
th e same lineup but this time out
they've added a new twist! They're
better than "Average" . They've
added some strings to their sound ,
giving them a " Philadelphia Soul "
feel - and the result could be very
contagious to the record buyer . The
lp is excellent and this is the first of
possibly a few singles releases from it.
Very up -tempo and very good . A
change in direction. maybe , but a
positive one. The percussion and
horns are vintage AWB . Hooks
throughout (even hand -clapping) .
Eight out of 10 or better.
O NE FIN E DAY - CAROLE KING
- Capitol P-4864
This lady is definitely overdue for
a hit. Now, just because she has
relied on one of her proven hit
com positions . doesn't mean it's not a
legit effort. "One Fine Day" has
never sounded better, and the
acceptance of this record has been
phenomenal. It's Carole King at her
rockingest best. Yes. she can rock'n'-
roll if she wants to : 7 out of 10 or
better.
NOTHING TO SAY- RUSS IA -
Warner Brothers WBS 49249
The title says it all. Will never sell
for obvious reasons . Zilch of zip.
Ed . note - More movie hits on 45s
were reviewed by Pat Matthews in
PLAY METER. July 15 issue.
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