HOLLYWOOD COLLECTION - World Radio History
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VOLUME 3 - NO 21 - MAY 31ST 1986 The Pan -European Newsweekly for the Broadcasting & Home Entertainment Industri
FRENCH TV PRIVATISED WORLDWIDE SINGLE RELEASEMany Bidders For TF-1
by Peter JonesThe French government is to sell off,immediately the country's oldest andbiggest state television network, TF-1.The decision has sparked angeramong the broadcasting trade unionsand fuelled political controversy.
It's seen as an effort by the govern-ment to answer growing criticismfrom right wing politicians about ap-parent slowness of the broadcast me-dia reform as firmly promised in theChirac government's election mani-festo.
Originally the French communi-cations minister, Francois Leotard,had said he wanted to privatiseFrance's second, and profitable, net-work, Antenne 2, as an opening movein new legislation. But PrimeMinister Jacques Chirac had optedfor the third network, FR3, to beprivatised first. Now Antenne 2 is toremain under state control.
Once the government TF-1 planswere unveiled (May 14) a sizeable listof potential bidders emerged, amongthem: a Luxembourg group CLt, theright wing Hersant publishing group,Italian entrepreneur Silvio Berlusconiand his French business partners,Moet-Hennessy and the HachetteMatra group.
The new privatised channel willcompete with the two other existingstate networks and with Canal Pluspay-tv and the new private channels.The main broadcasting union hasplanned a protest strike. And thegovernment further confirmed that itwill set up a new broadcasting com-mission to replace the existing regula-tory agency known as the HighAuthority.
But the sheer speed of all the sell-off activity is seen as essentially a po-litical move.
Double platinum- It doesn't happen too often that an artist reaches doubleplatinum status with a single. But Elton John achieved the feat recently in Hol-land. Out of the hands of Jan Corduwener, and Phonogram Holland, Eltonpicked up an award for sales of 200,060 copies of his Nikita single.
FOR ANTI -HUNGER PROJECTJ.A.M. '86 Lines Up Impressive Array Of Artists
by Willem HoosThe worldwide release of a single onMay 23rd marked the official start inthe recording business of J.A.M. '86Inc., an American non-profit corpo-ration, which supports communityfoodbank programmes and relatedcharities dedicated to relieving hun-ger in the United States and through-out the world. J.A.M. means JerseyArtists for Mankind. The J.A.M.headquarters is based in New Jersey.
The single is titled "We've GotThe Love" and has been released in
the United States and Canada by Aris-ta and in the rest of the world (exceptJapan) by RCA/Ariola. The singlefeatures the J.A.M. '86 Band, com-prising some 15 acts from New Jer-sey, including Bruce Springsteen,Clarence Clemons, Southside Johnny,Nils Lofgren, Bob Handlers, GlenBurtnick and Carolyn Mas.
In June two special 12 inch ver-sions of "We've Got The Love" willbe released, one produced by Arthur
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PAYOLA SCANDAL STRIKES GREECEby John
Greece's state -run ERT-1 radio/tv net-work has suspended two freelance ra-dio programmers and is investigating
record industry chiefs think couldprove the first real evidence of a payo-la scandal.
Freelance disc jockeys losif
CarrAvramoglou and Michalis Tsaouso-poulos had their contracts terminatedafter they and staffers Akis Evenisand Iliac Zynopoulos sent a letter to26 people in the world music industryaccusing an executive of PolyGramGreece of a "negative attitude" con -
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GERMAN PRIVATEBROADCASTING EXPANDS
Accommodating Licensees Causes Problemsby Jim
Private commercial radio broadcast-ing started, April 30, in the Rhine-land-Palatinate state to add to thegeneral expansion of the West Ger-man media market, but the signs re-main that private broadcasting stillfaces a tough and uphill slog in thiscountry.
With nearly two million potential(advertisement)
Sampsonlisteners, the new Radio 4 in Ludwig-shafen/Mannheim could reach asmany people as the four low -powerFM-ers in Munich, where Germanprivate broadcasting began one yearago. By the end of 1986, Radio 4 willexpand to 14 transmitter sites, reach-ing up to four million people.
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VOLUME 3 - NO 21 - WEEK OF MAY 31ST 1986
eUrwean PL y tUp 50The EUROPEAN AIRPLAY TOP 50 is compiled through all our correspodoents trpe received ibis week_ (')Records of the week receive extra points The airplay listsof the airplay report organ,sallonswithin some of the European countries are also used in the calculations, as well as playlists of the maker radio stations_(')Please note that not all received tips appear in MUSIC & MEDIA but they are all used for the calculation of the AIRPLAY TOP 50.
1 Live To TellMadonna - Sire (WBIBlue Disque/Webo Girl)
2 2 12Absolute BeginnersDavid Bowie - Virgin (Jones Music)
® 5SledgehammerPeter Gabriel - CharismaNirgin (Cliofine Limited)
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All I Need Is A MiracleMike & The Mechanics - WEA (Various)
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A Kind Of MagicQueen - EMI (Queen Music/EMI Music)
7 8 9A Different CornerGeorge Michael - Epic (Morrison Leahy Music)
8Wonderful World
9 4 Sam Cooke - RCA (Copyright Control)
Harlem Shuffle9 7 12Rolling Stones - Rolling Stones/CBS (Gamed Connely & Co.)
0 On My Own15 Patti Labelle & Michael McDonald - MCA (New Hidden Valley)
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Midnight LadyChris Norman - HansalAriola (Intersong/Bavaria Sonor)
Manic MondayBangles - CBS (Controversy Music)
19If She Knew What She WantsBangles - CBS (FunzatolJuters Music)
1 2 12Move Away4 1
Culture Club - Virgin (Virgin/Warner Brothers)
15 KissPrince - Warner Brothers (Controversy Music)
16Lessons In LoveLevel 42 - Polydor (Level 42/Chappell/Island)0 28 2Dance With MeAlphaville - WEA (Budde & Co.)
18Why Can't This Be LoveVan Halen - Warner Brothers (Warner Brothers Music)
33 16The Promise You MadeCock Robin - CBS {Edwin EllisINurk Twins)
37 4Greatest Love Of AllWhitney Houston - Arista (CBS Songs)
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21 7Tausendmal DuMuenchener Freiheit - CBS (Mambo/CBS Songs)
25 3I EngineerAnimotion - Casablanca (Various)
@ Sinful!Pete Wylie - MDMNirgin (Call This Music?/Warner)
24 22 4Bad BoyMiami Sound Machine - Epic (Foreign Imported)
25 32 3En Rouge Et NoirJeanne Mas - Pathe Marconi (Editions Le Minotore)
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Pas To iJean -Jacques Goldman - Epic (JRGINEF Marc Lumbroso)
27 2 Addicted To LoveRobert Palmer - Island (Bungalow/Ackee)
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Love TouchRod Stewart - Warner Brothers (MakikilArista)
29 26 8Kinder An Die MachtHerbert Groenemeyer - EMI Electrola (Greenland Music)
® 6Right Between The EyesWAX - RCA (W.B./St. Annes Music)
31 7Driving Away From HomeIt's Immaterial - Siren (Virgin Music)
32 29 4Rock Me BabyJohnny Nash - Metronome (Rondor Music)
33 Sauver L'AmourDaniel Balavoine - Barclay (Barclay Morris/Bicycle)
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Calling AmericaELO - Get Records/CBS (April Music)
35 R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A.John Cougar Mellencamp - Mercury (Riva Music)
45 2Boys Don't CryThe Cure - Fiction/Polydor (APB Music)
37 42 2Hello DarlingTippa irie - UK Bubblers/Greensleeves (Greensleeves)
Capitaine Abandonne38 4. Gold - Agone/WEA (Filipacchi Music)
39 io Rock Me AmadeusFalco - Gig (Gig Music)
40 El* Invisible TouchGenesis - Virgin (Hit & Run Music)
41Erso, On The Beach
Chris Rea - Magnet (Magnet Music)
42 0*. Is It LoveMr. Mister - RCA (Warner Tamerlane/Entente)
Moonshine Still43 18 Phil Carmen - Metronome (Intersong)
44 13Look AwayBig Country - Mercury (10Nirgin Music)
45 35Brother LouieModern Talking - Hansa/Ariola (IntrolIntersong)
46 u* DisenchantedThe Communards - London (Rocket Music)
47 Ka* Rollin' HomeStatus Quo - Vertigo (Warner Bros. Music)
48 47 2Set Me FreeJaki Graham - EMI (Virgin Music)
49 Li* Your LoveThe Outfield - CBS (Warning Tracks)
50 When The Going Gets ToughBilly Ocean - Jive (Zomba Music)
HOT RADIO ADDSThe new hot radio adds on Euro-radio just prior to publication
COCK ROBIN- THOUGHT YOU WERE ON MY SIDE (CBS)ROLLING STONES- ONE HIT (TO THE BODY) (CBS)AC/DC- WHO MADE WHO (Atlantic)CHRIS DE BURGH- FIRE ON THE WATER (A&M)
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UNITED KINGDOMAn unchanged Top 3 with Spitting Image's TheChicken Song at 1, followed by Patti La Belle &Michael McDonald's On My Own and Level42's Lessons In Love.
Coinciding with the release of his first studioalbum for 4 years, Peter Gabriel's Sledgeham-mer takes another jump in the English charts: 4-7.Straight after comes another very good sellingsingle, that of the English band (so not American,as we erroneously wrote in last week's issue)Doctor & The Medics with their NormanGreenbaum rendition Spirit In The Sky (5-17).And top chart action continues with SnookerLoopy (by the Matehroom Mob With Chess &Dave) (6-11), Van Halen's Why Can't This BeLove? (8-13) and Status Quo's latest single Rollin'Home (9-25) all entering Top 10 this week.
Two re -issues fare pretty well with B -52'sRock Lobster and Simply Red's Holding BackThe Years both making significant jumps (12-20resp. 19-55). Robert Palmer is on his way tohave a big UK hit since very long with AddictedTo Love jumping from 34 to 16. Other good movesfor Jaki Graham (20-35), Pete Wylie (28-39), Mi-ami Sound Machine's Bad Boy (38-65) and Fred-die Mercury's Time (39-85).
WEA and its affiliated labels have 3 out of the5 Top 40 entries. Apart from Ca$h Flow withMine All Mine entering at 30 and Real Thing'sCan't Get By Without You (new at 37), the labelhas ACIDC new at 27 with their latest single WhoMade Who (the title song to Stephen King's Maxi-mum Overdrive movie), Rod Stewart's latestLove Touch in at 34 and the Portland, Oregon duoNu Shooz with I Can't Wait entering at 35.
GERMANYMidnight Lady for the 4th consecutive week at no.1 although Animotion's I Engineer is a goodcontender for next week's no. L Stephanie hasbeen put back to no. 3 and George Michaelmoves up to 7 (coming from 10). New in the Top10 is Human League with Being Boiled (8-18)and C.C. Catch's latest single Strangers By Nightis also entering Top 10 (9-13). A very good movefor Madonna (15-23) as well as for Real Thing(18-30). Bangles continue the success that ManicMonday had in Germany with the follow-up If SheKnew What She Wants, making an enormousjump this week (24-74). Highest entry for Frank
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Duval (Liebe Und Tot entering at 25) and 2ndbest entry for Peter Gabriel (29). Other entriesfor Mike Oldfield (38), Van Halen (45) andWhitney Houston (56).
FRANCEThe most succesful Euro-production in the Hot100 at the moment, Stepanie's Ouraganfirresist-ible, continues to top the charts. Of the Top 10, 7records are local productions with Les Betises(Sabine Paturel), Partenaire Particulier andCapitalize Abandonne (Gold) as the most succes-ful ones. New in the Top 10 is Jean -JacquesGoldman with his latest single Pas Toi (7-12) andhighest entry this week for Jeanne Mas' EnRouge Et Noir.
New Talent tip Niagara furthrer creep up thehitlists: 19-16 and the biggest international moverhas Madonna with Live To Tell. After CockRobin has conquered whole of Continental Eu-rope the last few months, it now seems that theUK and France are finally giving in as well. In theUK the airplay is rising considerable and inFrance the single is new at 41.
HOLLANDGeorge Michael's chart domination only lasted1 week as Sam Cooke is this week's top runner.George Michael has been put back to no. 2,Madonna sticks at 3 and Falco moves up to 4.Miami Sound Machine's Bad Boy is a verygood mover as well (5-10). New in the Top 10 areGolden Earring with Quiet Eyes (9-14) andRobert Long's ledereen Doet Het (10-13).
Highest entry for the local singer Rene Schu-man, Presley -likevoice, who comes in at 22 with his CBS singleBut Where My Love. Other entries for Janet Jack-son (23), Sandra Kim (24) and Cock Robin (30)(Thought You Were On My Side).
SPAINWhat Sigue Sigue Sputnik couldn't accom-plish in their home country, did happen in Spain:Love Missile already for 2 weeks at the no. 1 spot.Billy Ocean follows at 2 (coming from 3) andJennifer Rush with her Spanish version of ThePower Of Love is at 3. German formation C.C.Catch continue their way to the top with I CanLose My Heart Tonight (a production by ModemTalking's Dieter Bohlen) creeping up to 7 (coming
from 10) and local production La Puerta De Alca-la (by Victor Manuel & Ana Belen) makes thebiggest jump this week (10-21). FollowingQueen's new entry at 20 last week, A Kind OfMagic further moves up and is already at no. 13.Another good move for Miami SoundMachine's Conga: 26-15.
SWITZERLANDFor the 2nd at no. 1 is Chris Norman with Mid-night Lady, this week again followed by ErosRamazotti and George Michael coming from5. Samantha Fox does extremely well withTouch Me (5-11) and Madonna shoots up as well(11-17). Highest entry for German singer FrankDuval with Liebe Und Tot entering at 15 andother entries for C.C. Catch with their new singleStrangers By Night and Depeche Mode's latestA Question Of Lust.
AUSTRIAA new no. 1 as Bruce & Bongo's Geil put the 5week chart topper Ohne Dich by MuenchenerFreiheit back to no. 5. Bangles do very well, af-ter their new entry at 8 last week Manic Mondayis already at 2 and a good jump for Bowie as well(3-10). Three newcomers in the Top 10: Prince(8-19), Sigue Sigue Sputnik (straight in at no.9) and Nicki with her Brenda Lee -like When IMit Dir Tanz. Other entries for Austrian forma-tion John Fox Band (Schoen Is Des Gefuehl) andQueen's A Kind Of Magic.
ITALYJoe Cocker continues his popularity with You Can
Your Hat On already for 5 weeks at no. 1,this week followed by a new no. 2: Madonna'sLive To Tell coming from 5. Most of the recordsin the Top 10 remain fixed although the Stonesare this week's Top 10 newcomers with HarlemShuffle moving from 12 to 10. The German forma-tion Hong Kong Syndilcat appeal to manyItalians with their unassuming Bossa Nova -likeToo Much jumping from 19 to 13. Peter Gabrieldoes well (15-29) and Stephanie is now alsocharted in Italy with Ouragan/Irresistible enteringat 28.
ALBUMS OF THE WEEK
Icehouse - Measure By Measure- Chrysalis The Suburbs - The Suburbs- A&M Flip - Flip- RCA
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VOLUME 3 - NO 21 - WEEK OF MAY 31ST 1986
Tar3in EM ROPECOUNTRY 1 2 3UNITED KINGDOM The Chicken Song
Shining Image (Virgin)On My OwnPate Lobate & Michael McDonald (MCA)
Lessons In LoveLevel 42 (Polydod
GERMANY Midnight LadyChris Norman (Hansa/Arida)
I EngineerAnimotion (Casablanca)
IrresistibleStephanie (JulisaiCarrere)
FRANCE OuraganStephanie (JuliseiCarrere)
Les BetisesSabine Palurel (Ernma(Carrere)
Partenaire ParticulierParlehaire Particulier (WEA)
ITALY You Can Leave Your Hat OnJoe Cocker (Coined)
Live To TellMadonna (Site)
One StepKissing The Pink (Magnet)
SPAIN Love Missile F1-11Sigue Sigue Sputnik (Parlophone)
When The Going Gets ToughBilly Ocean (,ive)
Si Tu Eres Mi HombreJennie, Rush (CBS)
HOLLAND Wonderful WorldSam Cooke (RCA)
A Different CornerGeorge Michael (Epic)
Live To TellMadonna (See)
BELGIUM J'Aime La VieSandra Kim (Carrera)
Live To TellMadonna (Warner Brothers)
A Different CornerGeorge Michael (Epic)
SWEDEN Dover -CalaisStyle (Alpha)
Den Makalosa ManickenProfessors (CBS)
The Final CountdownEurope (Epic)
DENMARK Living DollComic Relief (NEA)
KissPrince (Warner Brothers)
Live To TellMadonna (Sre)
NORWAY Stars,Hear 'n' AidStars (Vertigo)
JeannyFalco (Gig)
MadonnaLive To Tee (Sire)
FINLAND Naurava Kulkuris P Kusela (Flamingo)
Touch MeSamantha Fox (Jive)
KaksoiselamaaJuice Leskinen (Megamania)
IRELAND The Chicken SongSpitting Image (Virgin}
On My OwnPatti Labelle & Michael McDonald (MCA)
Lessons In LoveLevel 42 (Polydor)
SWITZERLAND Midnight LadyChris Norman (Hansa/Arida)
Adesso TuEros Ramanorli (DDD)
A Different CornerGeorge Michael (Epic)
AUSTRIA GeilBruce & Bongo (Rush Records)
Manic MondayBangles (CBS)
Absolute Beginners(Virgin)
GREECE Brother LouieModem Talking (Hansa/Aiinia)
Absolute BeginnersDavid Bovhe (Virgin)
'Cause You're YoungC.C. Catch (Harosa/Anola)
PORTUGAL The Power Of LoveJennifer Rush (CBS)
Touch By Touch3011 (OK)
NikitaLevel 42 (Polydod
NZ IndexEuropean Hot 100 Singles
Close To MeDance With MeDon't You Ward My LoveEn Rouge Et Noir
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1965 54 Geil 38 Move Away 41 Tender Love 81A Different Corner 3 Greatest Lose Of All 14 Nikita 75 The Captain Of Her Heart 29A Kind 01 Magic 2 Harlem Shuffle 18 On My Own 36 The Chicken Song 33A Love Bizarre 31 Holding Back The Years 68 Ouragandrresistible 5 The Finest 23A Ouestion Of Lust 34 Cant Wait 90 P Machinery 66 The Promise You Made 16Absolute Beginners a Engineer 83 Partenaire Particulier 43 The Sun Always Shines On TV 49Addicted To Love 63 Heard It Through The Grapevine 64 Pas Toi 53 There'll Be Sad Songs 7Amer Vivre 92 11 Keep On Loving You 19 Peter Gunn 100 This Is My Life 69All And All 61 I She Knew What She Wants 20 Rock Lobster 52 Thought You Were On My Side 89All The Things She Said 22 f You Were A Woman 30 Rock Me Amadeus 15 Tonight 98Baby Talk 87 n The bleat Of The Night 27 Rock Me Baby 97 Touch Me (I Want Your Body) 17Bad Boy 76 Kiss 10 Rollin Home 47 Train Of Thought 28Bad Boy 39 LAziza 94 Rough Boy 74 Troisieme Sexe soBeing Boiled 88 Les Betises 25 Russians 57 Tropique 58Bibifoc 96 Les Bisous Des FlisOunoure 82 Sauver LAmour 56 What Have You Done For Me Lately 32Boys Don't Cry 48 Lessons In Love 37 Saving All My Love For You 82 When The Going Gets Tough 6Brother Louie 9 Live To Tell 1 Say You. Say Me 46 Who Made Who 78Burning Heart 24 Living Doll 12 Secret Lovers 91 Why Cant This Be Love 13Can't Get By Without You 95 Living In America 70 Set Me Free 72 Wonderful World 11
Can't Wait Another Minute 55 Look Away 67 Sint Jr 79 You And Me Tonight 73Capitaine Abandonne 45 Love Missile E1-11 26 Sledgehammer 4 You To Me Are Everything 21Chain Reaction 51 Love Touch 86 Snooker Loopy 42 Your Latest Trick 85
Dire Straits 1 Judas Priest 5.3 Renaud 62NZ Index Dire Straits 98 Juliane Werding 76 Rolling Stones 2
European Hot 100 Albums Earth. Wind & FireElectric Light Orchestra
5736 Level
Kate Bush 5042 59
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2211
A -Ha 15 Elton John 26 Lou Reed 75 Sam Cooke 42Accept 91 Erste Allgerneine Verunsicherung 56 adonna 25 Shadows 73Aeimotion 55 Eurythmics 96 anfred Mann's Earth Band 64 Shatarnar 70Art Of Noise 35 Falco 60 adliion 83 Sheila E. 68Bangles 33 Five Star 74 arvin Gaye 81 Simple Minds 34Bap 44 Francis Cabrel 80 alt Bianco 24 Simply Red 9Big Audio Dynamite 94 Herbert Groenemeyer 38 ike & The Mechanics 65 Soundtrack - Absolute Beginners 28Billy Ocean 20 Hipsway 99 odern Talking 40 Soundtrack Out Of Africa 23Blow Monkeys 39 Icehouse 92 oody Blues 97 Soundtrack Rocky IV 8Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band 45 Ina Deter 95 r. Mister 16 Soundtrack - The Jewel 01 The Nile 82Bonnie Tyler 19 Indochina 58 uenchener Freiheit 41 Sting 14Bronski Beat 37 Jackson Browne 48 eil Diamond 93 Style Council 47Bruce Springsteen 46 Jane Birkin 84 cki 54 Suzanne Vega 72Bryan Ferry/Roky Music 13 Jean Michel Jane atti Labelle 88 Talk Talk 6C.C. Catch 49 Jean -Jacques Goldman 66 et Shop Boys 18 Talking Heads 89Chris Rea 7 Jeanne Mas 87 ere Townshend 85 The Cure 78Cock Robin 17 Jennifer Rush 27 eter Alexander 71 Van Haien 10Comic Relief 67 Jennifer Rush 30 hit Carmen 51 Viktor Lazio 69Culture Club 31 Joan Armatrading 90 Phil Collins 79 Walter Scholz 52Daniel Balavoine 61 Joe Cocker 21 Prince & The Revolution 4 Whitney Houston 3Dave Clark's Time 77 Joe Jackson 29 Princess 63 Yello 100Depeche Mode 12 Journey 32 Queen 86 ZZ Top 43
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IMMC 1986.- THE MUSIC -IN -MEDIA MARKETPLACE
PolygramInternational invited their
artists fin- a drink and interviews at
their stand, including Animotion.
INXS. Big Country 'and Double.
Philips executives demonstrating theirnew professional CD plovers to theinternational radio community, in-cluding Radio Express' SuzanneBarron.
Ler Harding, Programme DirectorVeronica Hollandel -changes teeshirts
with WestwoodOne's Suzanne Olson.
1W/A WESTWOOD ONE
Deejay Tel Italy filmed Manyartist interviews at the IMMC,Presenter Kay Rush during one o f herfew quiet-moments with IMMC organis-er Bert Meyer.
Syndication presence was high atIMMC. Competitors (and friends) allmet at the Westwood One stand in-cluding Picaddilh's Simon Cole,Caroline's Vincent Monsev and Music& Media personnel all smiling withSuzanne Olson.
int's DominiqueFarm and Georges
Lang enjoying the good weather dur-
ing a break at the conference.
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ALBUMS OF THE WEEK:Icehouse- Measure For Measure (Chrysalis)The Suburbs- The Suburbs (A&M)Joan Armatrading- Sleight Of The Hand (A&M)Flip- Flip (RCA)
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Lou Reed- Mistrial (RCA)Cactus World News- Urban Beaches (MCA)The Unforgiven- The Unforgiven (Elektra)Ramones- Animal Boy (Beggars Banquet)
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of Music & Media.
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Voices (Coda Records)
DIRE DOMINATIONDire Straits and Rolling Stones play a continu-ous game for chart domination; it is eitherBrothers In Arms or Dirty Work that top the Hot100 the last few weeks. This week the Dire Straitschart busting album is again at the top and it hasreached that position this year 4 different timesand stayed an astonishing 25 weeks at the top lastyear, which made them the longest chart runnersin the history of M&M.
The success of Whitney Houston is continu-ing and after having wandered for many weeks inthe Top 10, her debut album now climbs to no. 3(from 5) and it took her exactly 39 weeks to ac-complish this. There were only 2 females havingmatched this success. Sade stayed for 11 consecu-tive weeks at the top of the Hot 100 this year andMadonna's 1985 success of Like A Virginstretched into 1986 with the album reaching ahighest position of no. 3.
Jean Michel Jane is already up to no. 5 andTalk Talk follows straight after. We still loveChris Rea's On The Beach album very much andit is already up to no. 7 (from 10). A very goodmove for Billy Ocean as well (20-47) and thehighest entry is for Journey's album Raised OnRadio (new at 32).
Last week we wrote about the super formationGTR, joining the talents of Steve Hackett andSteve Howe. Arista did a very intensive pre-release campaign on the album and no doubt thiswill draw the necessary attention in Europe. Themusic is very much rooted in the early 70's, espe-cially through the vocals of Max Bacon, thoughwith a sophisticated 80's touch in the production(by Geoffrey Downes). Try Jekyll & Hyde, the
single When The Heart Rules The Mind and TheHunter.
After a wait of 3 years, Icehouse have a newalbum out called Measure For Measure, alreadycharted in Germany. Impeccably produced (DavidLord/Rhett Davies) and full of Brian Ferry echoesthroughout all the songs. Try the hypnotic MisterBig, Cross The Border or the floating and addic-tive arrangements of Paradise. Perhaps a bit toomuch of the same, but all of high quality. We loveit.
The Suburbs is a quintet from Mineapolisproduced by Bobby Z, the drummer with Prince& The Revolution. Not the well known hot energydance stuff usually coming from those areas, butedgy pop with a weird touch marked in everygroove. In some tracks we would have sworn itwas Bob Geldof in his 'I Don't Like Mondays,days, doing the vocals. A sure Album Of TheWeek with highlights such as Super Love, HeartOf Gold, No. 9 and Life Is Like.
Watch out for Peter Gabriel's new LP simplycalled So and containing highlights such as Don'tGive Up (a duet with Kate Bush), Big Time andIn Your Eyes. On your desk this week!
Another album of the week for the Englishband Flip, who have their album produced byPeter Collins, Colin Thurston and Eric Stuart.Contemporary pop with the single That's WhatThey Say About Love as the definite highlight.
We are very pleased to see some countries fi-nally releasing the superb album of the Italian for-mation Matia Bazar, a bands that deserves tobreak in Europe. Their LP Melancholia containsclassy pop convincingly sung by Antonella Rug-giero.
EURORADIO ALBUM SMASHES
1
Absolute Beginners- OST - Virgin
Rolling Stones - Dirty Work- CBS
This week's most played albums on European Radio.
2 3
Jean -MichelJarre - Rendez
Vous - Dreyhis/Polydor
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VOLUME 3 - NO 21 - WEEK OF MAY 31ST 1986
EUROPEAN HOT 100 ALBUMSBASED ON SALES FROM THE 18 MAJOR EUROPEAN COUNTRIES - C EUROPEAN MUSIC REPORT BV - HOLLAND - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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Updated reports and playlistsadditions from the major radio& tv stations from 16 Europeancountries.
RW : Record of the weekAD : Additions to the playlistNE : New EntrySH : Sure hitLP : Album of the weekPF : Personal favouriteOW : One to watchCL : ClipST : StudioIN : Interview
UNITED KINGDOM
BBC RADIO LONDONLondonGuy Hornsby- dj/prod.RW Alexander O'NealAD CaThflow- Mine All Mine
Real ThingNu Shooz- I Can't Wait
SH Simply Red- HoldingLP Earth Wind & Fire
BBC RADIO LONDONSusie Barnes- djlproducerRW Guinn- Open Your Door
Atlantic Star- If Your HeartJets- Crush On You
LP Lou RawlsReview Board Choice:
Real Thing
CAPITAL RADIO - LondonTony Hale/Jon MyerlMark StoryClimbers:
Janet Jackson- NastyLove Bug Starky- AmitivilleMatt Bianco- DancingPet Shop Boys- OpportunitiesSuzanne Vega- Left Of Center
Extras:Amazulu- Too GoodCaShflow- Mine All MineLittle Richard- Great GoshWin- Shampoo TearsJoni Mitchell- Shiny Toys
RTL 208 - LondonPhil Ward Large- djlproducerPowerplays:
The Leather NunsSam HarrisPerils Of Plastic- RingCock Robin- The Promise
AD Rod Stewart- Love TouchMatchroom Mob- SnookerLoopyNick HeywardChris Rea- On The BeachDio- Hungry For HeavenCoolnotes- Into The MotionGTR- Reach OutScarlet & Black
RADIO CITY- LiverpoolNigel Williams- head of musicAD Simply Red
OutfieldCulture ClubJeffrey OsborneChris De BurghAlexander O'NealLittle RichardSurvivorImaginationCock Robin- The Promise
PICCADILLY RADIO - ManchesterMark Radcliffe- head of musicAD Culture Club
Pet Shop Boys- Opportunities
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Genesis- Invisible TouchFurniture- Brilliant MindLittle Richard- Great GoshGrace Jones- Private LifeSurvivor- The Search Is OverCommunards- DisenchantedLaurie AnderssonAlexander O'NeilCock RobinChris Rea- On The BeachSandy Shaw- Are You Ready
LP Go West- Bangs & Crashes
BRMB - BirminghamRobin Valk- head of musicNE Matchroom Mob
Status QuoGenesisNikki LeegerPointer -SistersRolling StonesDee C. LeeFabulous ThunderbirdsSandie ShawCulture ClubCommunardsNick Heyward
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Patti LaBelle & M. McDonaldFalcoJanet Jackson
RW Jeffrey OsborneLP Katrina & The WavesClimbers:
Freddie MercuryTalk TalkSimply RedAretha FranklinCliff RichardThe Real ThingB -52's- Rock Lobster
CHILTERN RADIO - BedforshireTom Hardy- head of musicTop 5 A -list:
PrincessMike & The MechanicsJohn Cougar MellencampJoni Mitchell- Shiny ToysHuey Lewis & The News
SWANSEA SOUND - WalesAndy Lee- head of musicRW Johnny Matthis
Chris ReaSandraIan FosterSophia George
AD Patti LaBelle & M.McDonaldWhitney HoustonBilly OceanFive StarMadonnaPeter StarstedtE.L.O.BanglesSade
NE Talk TalkThe Outbar
DEVONAIR - ExeterDeb Richards- head of musicRW Mike & The MechanicsOnes to watch:
Ray DaviesTempestCock Robin
LP OST- Time
RED DRAGON RADIO - CardiffPeter Milburn- head of musicIdjAD Freddy Mercury
Leo SayerRod StewartBarry ManilowThe Real Thing
Mike & The MechanicsTalk Talk
SH Cliff RichardPeter GabrielChris Rea
LP Joan Armatrading
SOUTHERN SOUND RADIO -BrightonL. Borg -Cardona- head of musicAD Perils Of Plastic
Chris ReaSurvivorNu ShoozAlexander O'NealNick HeywardBlack Uhuru
GERMANY
NDR - HambReinhold KujawaLP Phil CarmenSH Little Richard
Rod StewartChris De BurghGenesis- Invisible Touch
PF Peter Gabriel
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NDR2 - HamburgMal Sondock- ind. djlprod. HitOder NieteNE Limahl
GenesisMiami Sound MachineChris De BurghPeter GabrielModern Talking
LP Mr. Mister
NDR - HamburgVolkerdjlproducerAD GTR- When The Heart
Nacht Und Nebel- VictoriaPF Peter Gabriel & K. BushLP Peter Gabriel- So
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SFB - BerlinHelmut Lehnert- djlproducerSFBeatLP Marc Almond
Irma ThomasSalomon BurkeGeorge Clinton
AD The WoodentopsNirwana Devils- Twisted TalkThe Legendary Golden VampireThe A- Bone- Tempo Tantrum
RTL - LuxembourgHarald (Lehmann- producerTip:
P. Labelle & M. McDonaldAD Peter Gabriel
TarraccoM. Oldfield & J. AndersonAnabellaMax SpiroTrio RioLizza LenzoThe CureAlan ParsonsSuzanne VegaGenesisJoe JacksonWorking WeekJoan ArmatradingLeo SayerWhitney HoustonRoland KaiserMathias JacobiRelax- Heut Geh Me
BR - MunchenFritz Egner- djlproducerRW 38 Special
ADLaurie AndersonPete Townshend
IN Harold FaltermeyerSimply RedRick Mores
BR - MunchenClaus H. Kruesken- djlproducerRW GenesisAD Jeanne Mas
Amri- Return To The GoldSimply Red
SH Rod StewartDiana Ross
LP Tim FinnPhilip Bailey
SDR - StuttgartHans Thomas- producerRW Sheila E.SH P. Labelle & M. McDonald
Lou Rawls
BFBS - KolnRoger Dentith- musical dir.RW Richard T. Bear
The Real ThingSimply Red- Holding BackImagination- SunshineStatus Quo- Rollin' Home
SR2/E1UROPAWELLE SAARAdam Zapletal- djlproducerSH BAP- lime Is Cash
Chris De Burgh- FireSimply Red- Come To My AidMike & The Mechanics
LP The Church- Hey DayPeter Gabriel- SoPhilip Bailey- Inside Out38 Special- Strength
IN Peter GabrielJoe JacksonDepeche Mode
RADIO XANADU - MunchenNic 'VogelsteinRW GenesisSH Rod StewartNE Simply Red
Joan ArmatradingAurraManfred Mann's Earthband
AD Ashford & SimpsonP. LaBelle & M. McDonaldPeter FramptonIt's Immaterial
LP Peter Gabriel
RADIO Ml - MunchenArmand Presser- progr. coord.Top 10 airplaylist:JourneyFizz- Secret SeparationCraaft- Wasted YearsMarc Jordan- SoldierStan Meissner- One Change38 Special- No Other NightTodd Sharp- LonelyGTR- When The Heart RulesLa Mares- Burn The BridgeGlen Burtnick- Brave HeartsPowerplays:
JourneyGiuffria
VOA EUROPE - MunchenMike Dawson- music directorldjAD Boys Don't Cry- Cowboy
Falco- Vienna CallingJohn Cougar Mellencamp
Top 5:Whitney HoustonMadonnaMiami Sound MachineO.M.D.P. La Belle & M. McDonald
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IMMC 1986.... THE AWARDS.... THE PANELS
MCA:s. International President LouCook and V P. Stuart Watson receiv-ing the M&M year end award for Pao -European soundtrack of the year forBeverly Hills Cop our of the hands ofTheo Roos
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RTL - ParisMonique Marcis- head ofprogr.NE Int. Hitparade:
Peter GabrielCock Robin
NE French Hitparade:Jean Luc LahayeEurythmicsMarlene Jobert
EUROPE 1 - ParisAlbert Emsalem- progr. dir.Top 5 Hit Des Clubs:
The CureNicoleJames BrownPropagandaRegina
NE Top 50:George MichaelStephan EignerMadonnaCock RobinJeanne Mas
RMC - ParisYvonne Lebrun- progr. dir. Top 3Hit Des Club:
PropagandaIndochine- Troisieme Sexelames BrownLevel 42- SomethingBilly Ocean- When The Going
Top 5 Hitparade:DoubleStephanie- OuraganPartenaire ParticulierA -Ha- The Sun Always ShinesJean-Jaqcues Goldman
SUD RADIO - ToulouseMarie Ange Roig- progr. dir.Top 5 Hit Des Club:
James BrownEartha Kitt- This Is My LifeThe Cure- Close To MeBilly Ocean- When The GoingRose Laurens- Quand To ParsPropaganda- P. Machinery
Top 5 Hitparade:StephaniePropaganda- P. MachineryMuriel Dacq- TropiquePartenaire ParticulierThe Cure- Close To Me
NRJ - ParisMax Guazzini- dirNE Spagna- Easy Lady
Talk Talk- Another WorldStyle Council- Have You Ever
FM 180 RLPChristian Savigny - progr.Top 5 Kit Parade:
PropagandaA -Ha
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James BrownSandraMuriel Dacq
NE Simply RedViktor LazioSimple MindsDiana Ross
RIVIERA 104 - San RemoLawrence John- music directorAD Dionne Warwick- Whisper
Gary Brooker- TrickBarry Manilow- Sweet HeavenRosanne Cash- Never Be You
HOLLAND
NOS - HilversumFrits Spits- djlproducerOnes to watch:
ImaginationRod StewartJaki GrahamGenesisNick HeywardE.G. DailyPete WylieSandie ShawJoan Armatrading
VERONICA - HilversumLex Harding- progr. dir.RW Mai TaiNE Marvin Gaye- Grapevine
Maarten Peters & DreamSatisfy- For The LongestI've Got The BulletsThe CureIcehouseTrea Dobbs- Een KusBlack Uhuru- The Great TrainGenesis- Invisible Touch
VERONICA - HilversumAlfred Lagarde- dj/producerRW Van Halen- Why Can'tLP Sabu- Heartbreak
Frankie Miller- GladlyGin On The RocksSurvivor- The Search Is Over
VARA - HilversumLight Music DepartmentVerrukkelijke 15:NE The Cure
Laurie AndersonTips:That Petrol EmotionGin On The RocksKatrina & The Waves
KRO - HilversumPaul van der Lugt- progr. dir.RW Doobie Brothers
NCRV - HilversumJan Rietman- djlproducerRW Maarten Peters & Dream
VPRO - HilversumBram Van Splunteren-dj/producerRW Bang Zoom- Real Roxanne
Ones to watch:Rapomatic- LiesTramaine- Child Of The KingThe New Christs
TROS - HilversumRW Voices Of America- HandsNE Wax
The Real Thing- You To MeSamantha FoxWhitney HoustonDonna Lynton
CFN - BrunssumLou Rowland- music directorRW Princess- I'll Keep OnSH Marvin Gaye
Neil DiamondStatus Quo
LP Philip Bailey
BELGIUM
BRUXELLES 21 - BrusselsJ.P. Hautier- djlproducerRW Patti LaBelle/M. McDonaldAD Sade
Laurie Anderson- LanguageCure- Boys Don't CryErasure- Oh UAmourMylene Farmer- Libertine
BRT - Studio BrusselsJan Hautekiet/Frank SyTop 10 playlist:
FalcoBig CountrySam CookePeter GabrielPop GunJoe JacksonThe CureIt's ImmaterialArno- Cold SweatTim Finn
SWITZERLAND
DRS 3C, Alispach- music coord.AD Arno- The Cold Sweat
Lizzy Mercier DesclouxStan RidgwayNits- SleepJoan ArmatradingRy CooderLou ReedPrinceJoe JacksonRobert PalmerBo Katzman GangVera Kaa
LP OST- Crossroads
AUSTRIA
OE 3 - ViennaGunther Lesjak- dj/producerTop 10:
Chris NormanGeorge MichaelDavid BowieBruce & BongoStephanieSamantha FoxBanglesQueenPrinceHansi Dujmich
NE Withney HoustonHoward Jones
OE 3 - ViennaChristian Ludwig- djAD Miami Sound MachinePF Madonna- Live To TellLP OST- Time
ITALY
RAI STEREO DUE - RomaMaurizio Riganti- directorDeejays: F.Acampora; M. Catala-ni; M.S. Santasilia.Magnifici 10:
Eros RamazzottiLimahlEnzo AvitabileGenesisFabio ConcatoVan HalenAlphavilleIt's ImmaterialLoretta GoggiChris ReaSimple MindsCulture ClubHipsway- Ask The LordBanglesPeter Gabriel
STUDIO 105 - MilanoAlex Peroni- prog.dir.NE Pet Shop Boys
HipswayMartinelli
Top 3:Joe CockerGeorge MichaelNovocento
STUDIO 105 - MilanoGrant Benson- djlproducerRW Miguel BoseAD Communards
Jeffrey OsborneMental As AnythingHipsway
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RADIO ONE - FirenzeStefano Damasceni- djlproducerRW Skipworth & TurnerAD Martinelli- Revolution
Tramaine- Child Of The KingNE Joe Cocker
Five Star- Can't WaitSH Diana Ross- Experience
Sandy Marton- Modern Lovers
RADIO T.I.R. - MilanoFlavin Vitali/Guido RobustelliRW Renato Zero
Ciardi- A Sud Di NessunTaffy- Once MoreCarrara- S.O.S. BandidoNo. 1 Album chart:Rolling StonesNo. 1 Singles chart:Prince- Kissno. 1 Italian chart:Lucio Battisti
RADIO KISS KISS - NapoliSasa Capobianco- progr. dir.Top 3:
Kissing The PinkJoe CockerTalk Talk- Another World
RW Moda- DestinatiLP HipswayPF Level 42- Lessons
RADIO ANTENNA DELLOSTRETTOMessina - Antonio LeonettiRW Philip BaileyAD Depeche Mode
O.M.D.Blancmange
NE Sandy MartonLimahlChris Rea
Major changes:Peter GabrielBryan FerryDire Straits
SH John RyelLP Bonnie Tyler
RADIO PETER FLOWERS - MilanGuido Monti- dj.prod.RW Belinda CarlisleNE Fabio Concato
Mango38 SpecialRod StewartPeter GabrielSteve Calton
SH The OutbarNo. 1 Disco:Kissing The Pink
No. 1 International:Rolling Stones
No. I Italian:Lucio Banjul
RADIO SOUND INT. - RoccadevandroGuiseppe Giovini- progr. dir.RW Violent FemmesAD Suzanne Vega
Secret ServiceThe Blow Monkeys- WickedJermaine JacksonDire Straits- Your Latest
LP Bronski BeatThe Blow Monkeys
RADIO MONTESTELLA -MilanLuca DondoniRW GenesisAD Ella De BargeSH Gavin ChristopherLP Joan Armatrading
RADIO BABBOLEO - GenovaGiorgio Bacco- dj.prod.RW ArmiAD The Belle Stars
NE IcehouseLP Fabio Concato
RADIOSTAR - VicenzaMazzardo/Dalla VecchiaAD Genesis
Joan ArmatradingAD Book Of Love
Sheila E.Top 3:Floy JoyMadonnaPeter Gabriel
SARDEGNA I - SassariZanchetta PierfrancoRW Level 42NE Limahl
Sandy MartonSH Bryan Ferry
Tracy SpencerLP Prince
SPAIN
RADIO MADRID - SERRafael Revert- musical managerNE Georgie Dann- Macumba
Pet Shop Boys- PleaseJean -Michel JarreBanda Sonora Original
Major changes:V. Manuel Y A. BelenMiami Sound MachineHombres -GLa Trinca
RADIO ALICANTE - SERJose F. Anton- dj/producerRW The Weathermen- DeepNE Falco
Peter GabrielSH The Cure- Boys Don't
Janet JacksonLP Joe Jackson
Van Halen- 5150
RADIO SEVILLA FM - SERPaco Enrique- dj/coordinatorRW La Dame Se Esconde
Pet Shop BoysJoe Jackson
AD Ars Mundi- El GenioGeorgie DannPeter Gabriel
SH Video- SatisfechoMadonnaSamantha Fox- Touch Me
LP Matt BiancoElvis Costello
PORTUGAL
RADIO COMERCIAL - LisbonAntonio Sergio- dj/producerRW Ramones- Something
Fuzz BoxLP Half Man Half Biscuit
Red Lorry Yellow LorryCocteau TwinsRebel List:Balsam & The AngelCharlie SextonJesus & Mary Chain
GREECE
ERT 2 - ThessalonikiLefty Kongalides- dj/producerRW Level 42- LessonsLP Van Halen- 5150AD Matt Bianco
Queen- Magic
Los Lobos- I Got LoadedThe Jets- Crush On YouColonel AbramsGraham Nash- Innocent Eyes
SWEDEN
SR - NorrkoepingKaj Kindvall- dj/prod. TracksTop 5:
Europe- Final CountdownSamantha Fox- Touch MeDepeche ModeVan HalenWhitney Houston
NE ZZ Top- Rough BoyErasure- Oh UAmourLevel 42Wax- Right Between The Eyes
AD Mike & MechanicsFive StarBilly OceanChris NormanTrance Dance- Do The Dance
RADIO STOCKHOLMUlo Maasing- djlproducerRW Style- Heaven No 7AD Style
Belle Stars- WorldMike & The Mechanics
SH Trance DanceStyle
LP StyleSteve Arrington
DISCO 91 - StockholmJohan Bring- dj.prod.RW David DeanAD Skipworth & Turner
Level 42Jackie- RatataFra Lippo Lippi
No. 1 Top 40:David Lyme
RADIO GOTHENBURGLeif Wivatt- djRW Wax- Right Between
Trance Dance- Do The DanceAD John Cougar
Laurie Anderson- LanguageStaffan Ahlbom- Glad Glad
LP Tottas Bluesband
VSD - GothenburgRichard Hallifax- djRW Whitney HoustonAD AnimotionSH Lasse Holm
Peter GabrielStephanieAlphaville- Dance With MeMatia Bazar- Ti Sento
NORWAY
NRK PI - OsloH. A. Lund- djiprod./progr.led.RW S.P.K.- In FlagranteAD Felt- Ballad Of The Band
Mike & The MechanicsCassell Webb- VoicesBill Nelson- Contemplation
LP Cassell Webb- LlanoThe Butthole SurfersBill Nelson
RADIO VEST - StavangerTony Burton- music dir.RW SadeAD Mr. Mister- Is It Love
New Order- Shell ShockSuzanne Vega- Left Of CenterFra Lippo Lippi- Every Time
Alan Parsons ProjectPeter GabrielStyleJoe Jackson
DENMARK
RADIO VIBORGStig Hartvig Nielsen- stationmanagerRW Baden BadenAD Mike & Mechanics
Time BanditsSimple MindsPeter GabrielStar Sisters- N.Y. CityE.L.O.Aurra- You & Me Tonight
FINLAND
DISCOPRESS - TamperePentti Teravainen- progr. dir.NE Finnish Disco Chart:
Den HarrowPrinceNana MouskouriCruising GangPaul HardcastleAretha Franklin
POLAND
POLSKIE RADIO - WarsawBogdan Fabianski- djTop 5 International:
Bruce & BongoAlphavilleDavid BowieGeorge MichaelFra Lippo Lippi
RW Chris Rea- On The BeachR. Gibb- Do You Love HerWhistleFive StarOMD
NE C.C. Catch- StrangersJennifer Rush- If YouAnimotion
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cerning them, and urging that theyorder his dismissal.
The PolyGram executive, interna-tional repertoire manager VassosTsimidopoulos, claims the letter is
"sheer libel" and masks anger by thefour men that they weren't given"special services", a euphemism inthe industry for payola requests.
Says PolyGram managing directorVico Antypas: "We must root out thiscancer. Our company and all theGreek record industry backTsimidopoulos in not giving in topressure from independent disc jock-eys." And WEA managing directorIon Stamboulieh believes it could addup to "the biggest scandal in Greekmusic industry history."
The letter was received by, amongothers, Chris Wright (Chrysalis, Lon-don), Freddy Naggiar (Baby Records,Italy) and senior PolyGram officialsin Europe and North America.Claimed the letter: "Artists represent-ed by PolyGram Greece don't havethe airplay and publicity they deservein Greece," and Tsimidopoulos washammered for "negative attitude,"though this was not further explained.
Tsimidopoulos says he providedeverything by way of records, publici-ty material and assistance. PolyGramGreece head Antypas says the fourare being sued for libel.
But the Greek press is now strongon stories of payola suspicions, sayingfreelance disc jockeys have in the pastreceived large sums of money to pro-mote certain acts. Local PolyGramact Mass Media claims thatAvramoglou demanded the equivalentof $100 to play album tracks.
Payola is now a major talkingpoint in Greek media circles.
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Luis Angel"Nadie Me;/or Que Tu"Produced by Jose Quintana and Luis AngelFrom the et&M album "Amer A Muerte"
Joan Armatrading"Kind Words (And A Real Good Heart)"Produced by Joan Armatrading. Mixed by Steve Lair:whiteFrom the A&M album "Sleight Of Hand"
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The Arrows"Talk Talk" (remixed version)Remixed by Falco -producers Rob & Ferdi BollardFrom the SAM album "The Lines Are Open"
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Chris de Burgh"Fire On The Water"Produced by Paul HardimanFrom the A4541 album "into The Light"
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JanetJackson"What Have You Done For Me Lately"Produced byJinurtyJarn &Terry LewisCo -produced byjanetJacksonFrom the A.S21,1 album "Control"
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R&R CARAVAN PLANNED PROMISING PROSPECTS FORPossible Euro-TV
Amnesty International's 25th anniver-sary Rock 'n Roll Caravan, scheduledfor six key US cities in the early partof June, stars U2 and Sting, plusBryan Adams, Joan Baez, PeterGabriel, Lou Reed and the NevilleBrothers.
First stops on the trek, with theconcerts titled "A Conspiracy OfHope," are San Francisco, then LosAngeles, Denver, Atlanta, Chicago,then a star-studded finale at New Jer-sey's Giants Stadium on June 15,
when Jackson Browne, RubenBlades, Third World, Pete Town-shend, Carlos Santana and Fela areadded to the line-up. Bill Graham,who produced the Philadelphia end ofthe historic Live Aid marathon lastyear, is producer.
MTV is filming many other showbusiness personalities, including topfilm artists, and the final show is to bebroadcast, live, over eight hours.
Coverage Of Amnesty's 25th PAN-EURO BROADCASTINGby Peter Jones
IMMC Panel Stresses Importance Of Continental Productions
by Cathy InglisThe future of multinational TV TV Without Frontiers green paper
Radio Vision International, LosAngeles -based, is approaching manyother territories to take coverage ofthe event, initially going to the UK,France, Sweden, Germany, Australia,Japan and Italy.
Says Kevin Wall, president andchief executive officer of Radio Vi-sion International: "Our high profilein the international television marketallows us effectively to licence anddistribute such a worthy show as this,as we did for 'USA For Africa', 'Hear'N Aid' and 'Comic Relief'. The op-portunity for Amnesty Internationalto increase its global human rightsinitiatives certainly exist through thisinternational broadcast".
"Now we're working in conjunc-tion with respective national net-works, Amnesty has the opportunityto reach more people and place great-er pressure on nations that violate ac-cepted standards of human rights".
MOVING
Recording Industry: Due to ir-reconcilable differences, PeterJamieson resigned as and of EMIRecords in the UK. Rupert Perry,who formerly held various keyfunctions at EMI in the USA andAustralia, is appointed as the newand * Lou Cook, president MCARecords Int., adds the title ofChairman of the Board of DirectorsMCA Records UK. In similarmoves, Stuart Watson has beenpromoted to Vice President MCAInternational and David Ambrosewill join MCA UK as managingdirector. Ambrose was formerlyemployed at EMI as Director ofA&R *
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Media: Jeroen Soer, formerlydj/producer at Dutch VARA, re-cently joined the Dutch TROS toco -present the Nationale Hitparadetogether with Ferry Maat. He willalso present a two hour nightprogramme * Erilc De Zwartreturns to Veronica after a twoyears stint at TROS. For the Veron-ica organisation he will present theTV show Nederland Muziekland,as well as a morning radioprogramme * Mike Dawson isthe new music director of VOA- Eu-rope * Tony Newman has leftRadio City in Liverpool as head ofmusic. His job is currently takenover by Nigel Williams,
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MCA HEADQUARTERS TO LONDON
Irving Azoff, President of the MCARecords and Music Group, has an-nounced that, the headquarters ofMCA Records International has beenmoved to London. He commented:"The move to London for Interna-tional will provide us with immedi-ately stronger British and European
visibility. The timing is also appropri-ate with WEA International's in-.creased presence in London."
At the same time Azoff an-nounced some industry executivesmoves within the MCA Recordsstructure (see Moving Chairs).
broadcasting was one of the topics ex-plored in an IMMC panel at Mon-treux. Entitled The Pan -EuropeanChallenge, it was moderated by MikeHennessey, managing director Bill-board Ltd UK. Speaking were HarryDe Winter, managing director ID TVHolland, David Ciclitira, assistantmanaging director Sky Channel, StanCrnobrnja, tv producer YugoslavTelevision Yugoslavia, AnthonyDean, former radio programmedirector of the EBU and VincentMonsey, president Radio Caroline.
Mike Hennessey initiated the ses-sion with an explanation of the 1984
and he raised certain issues such asthe preservation of national reper-toire, the broadcasters' rights tonegociate and the proliferation ofprogramming.
Harry De Winter then opened thedebate on a controversial note statingfirmly that:" It is a mistake for Eng-land to rule the Euno-waves." Heclaimed both that there was a lack ofappreciation in the UK for continentalmusic and that continental program-mers did not wish to be supplied ex-clusively with Anglo-Americanproducts. He furthermore pointed out
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Take 4- Skychannel, Europe's largest satellite tv station, recently celebrated its4th year of broadcasting. The photo shows the staff members from Sky's officesin London, Amsterdam, Brussels, Frankfurt and Denmark. At the moment Sky'spenetration figures have reached the 6 million mark and can be watched in 13countries across Europe.
FONIT CETRA: CULTURE -BASEDBUT OUT FOR PROFITS
Italian Co. Signs US Distribution Dealby Vittorio Castelli
Fonit Cetra, the record company armof the Italian state-owned RAI broad-cast organization, has over the yearsbuilt an enviable reputation for itsproduct quality. Fromthough, it is looking tomoney, too.
Says Severino Glaray: "In thesedays, even a public company has togenerate profits. But we are aiming todo so without losing our establishedimage of a culture -based organi-zation."
There's always been high criticalpraise for Fonit Cetra's classical, jazzand pop product. That quality is nowbeing reflected in the sales charts,notably through artists like Mango,Loretta Goggi and Raffaella Carraand, according to many pop pundits,soon through Anna Bussotti andLaura Valente.
But Glaray accepts that successwith singles in Italy today is not what
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it was. "A few years ago chart posi-tions such as we've been gettingmeant unit sales for each title of up to300,000. Nowadays they mean around30,000.
"The singles drop is dramatic. Ac-cording to recent surveys, a third ofItalian retailers don't want even tocarry singles product_ That makes it adifficult situation in which to developnew talent."
On the classical side, Fonit Cetralooks firmly to mix cultural valueswith commercial success, not leastwith its 50 -release "Furtwangler Edi-tion" and the Bellini opera "I Purita-ni," made with sponsorship supportfrom champagne firm Veuve Cliquot.
Also in the chase for greaterprofitability Fonit Cetra has becomethe first Italian record company toopen a fully -digital recording facilityand it has signed a U.S. distributiondeal with JEM Records.
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EUROPEAN PLAYLIST REPORTS
U.K. RADIO AIRPLAY REPORTMost played records in England during the weekof publication on the following stations: BBC 1,BBC 2, Capital Radio, Radio London and themajor independents.
I. Pete Wylie- Sinful!2. Level 42- Lessons In Love3. Peter Gabriel- Sledgehammer4. P. Labelle & M. McDonald- On My Own5. Rod Stewart- Love Touch6. Status Quo- Rollin' Home7. Robert Palmer- Addicted To Love8. Van Halen- Why Can't This Be Love9. Mike & The Mechanics- All I Need
10. Bangles- If She Knew What She Wants11. Blancmange- I Can See It12. Huey Lewis & The News- Heart Of Rock13. Conununards- Disenchanted14. Sandie Shaw- Are You ReadyIS. The Cure- Boys Don't Cry16. Jaki Graham- Set Me Free17. Freddie Mercury- Time18. Dr. & The Medics- Spirit In The Sky19. Dire Straits- Your Latest Trick20. Jaki Graham- Set Me Free
MEDIA CONTROL GERMANYFrom the airplay hitparade from Media Controlincluding 29 radio channels. For more info pleasecontact Media Control - Postfach 625, D-7570Baden Baden, tel: (0)7221-33066.
1. Muenchener Freiheit- Tauseudmal Du2. Sam Cooke- Wonderful World3. Mike & The Mechanics- All I Need4. Animotion- I Engineer5. Chris Norman- Midnight Lady6. Alphaville- Dance With Me7. Culture Club- Move Away8. Stephanie- Ouraganihresistible9. Herbert Gmenemeyer- Kinder An Die
10. Whitney Houston- Greatest Love Of AllB. E. A. Verunsicherung- Maerchenprinz12. Madonna- Live To Tell13. Nicki- Wenn I Mit Dir Tanz14. Bangles- Manic Monday15. Little Richard- Great Gosh A Mighty16. Bangles- If She Knew What She Wants17. WAX- Right Between The Eyes18. Johnny Nash- Rock Me Baby19. Mr. Mister- Is It Love20. Peter Gabriel- Sledgehammer
MEDIA CONTROL AUSTRIAMost played records as checked by Media Controlon the national channel OE 3 and Radio Brenner.
I. George Michael- A Different Corner2. Rolling Stones- Harlem Shuffle3. Chris Norman- Midnight Lady4. Prince- Kiss5. Madonna- Live To Tell6. David Bowie- Absolute Beginners7. Electric Light Orchestra- Calling America8. Bangles- Manic Monday9. Erwin Bros- Der Sommer Is Nimmer Weit
10. Art Of Noise- Peter Gunn11. Culture Club- Move Away12. Mr. Mister- Kyrie13. Wolfgang Ambros- Langsam Woch's Ma14. Hansi Dujmic- Ausgeliefert15. E. A. Verunsicherung- Maerchenprinz
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MEDIA CONTROL FRANCEFrom the airplay hitparades provided by MediaControl France. For more info please contact Me-dia Control France - 29 Blv Tauler - 67000 Stras-bourg - France - tel: (88)366580.
Radios Peripheriques (AM Stations):1. Stephanie- Ouragan/Irresistible2. Gold- Capitain Abandonne3. Alain Souchon- La Balade De Jimmy4. Propaganda- P. Machinery5. Jean -Jacques Goldman- Pas Toi6. Jeanne Mas- En Rouge Et Noir7. Rolling Stones- Harlem Shuffle8. Sting- Love Is The Seventh Wave9. Queen- A Kind Of Magic
10. A -Ha- The Sun Always Shines On TV11. Rose Laurens- Quand Tu Pars12. David Bowie- Absolute Beginners13. The Cure- Close To Me14. Daniel Balavoine- LAziza15. Daniel Balavoine- Sauver L'Amour16. Modern Talking- Brother Louie17. Etienne Daho- Epaule Tatou18. Cora- Amsterdam19. Sabine Parturel- Les Betises20. Madonna- Live To Tell
Radios FM:I. Stephanie- Ouragan/frresistible2. Jeanne Mas- En Rouge Et Noir3. Cock Robin- The Promise You Made4. David Bowie- Absolute Beginners5. A -Ha- The Sun Always Shine On TV6. Queen- A Kind Of Magic7. Daniel Balavoine- Sauver L'Amour8. Rolling Stones- Harlem Shuffle9. Jean -Jacques Goldman -Pas Toi
10. Billy Ocean- When The Going Gets Tough11. Sting- Love Is The Seventh Wave12. Madonna- Live To Tell13. George Michael- A Different Corner14. Matt Bianco- Just Can't Stand It15. Etienne Daho- Epaule Tatou16. Alphaville- Dance With Me17. Alisha- Baby Talkl8. Indochine- 3 Nulls Par Semaine19. Prince- Kiss20. Bonnie Tyler- If You Were A Woman
MEDIA CONTROL SWITZERLANDMost played records as checked by Media Controlon the national channel DRS 3 and 5 privatestations.For more info please contact Media Control, PostPassage 2 Basel 4002, tel: 61 - 228989.
1. David Bowie- Absolute Beginners2. George Michael- A Different Corner3. Prince- Kiss4. Cock Robin- The Promise You Made5. Chris Norman- Midnight Lady6. Ems Ramazzotti- Adesso Tu7. Queen- A Kind Of Magic8. Joe Cocker- Don't You Love Me Anymore9. Tippa Irie- Hello Darling
10. Phil Carmen- Moonshine StillII. Bangles- Manic Monday12. Madonna- Live To Tell13. Bob Seger- American Storm14. Peter Gabriel- Sledgehammer15. Muenchener Freiheit- Ohne Dich16. Bo Katzman- Working On The Galley17. Whitney Houston- How Will I Know18. Johnny Nash- Rock Me Baby19. Billy Ocean- There'll Be Sad Songs20. Five Star- System Addict
STICHTING NEDERLANDSE TOP 40Airplay checked on Radio 2 and 3, the Dutch na-tional pop channels. For info contact StichtingNederlandse Top 40, PO Box 706, 1200 AS Hil-versum, tel: (0)35 - 231647.
I. Sam Cooke- Wonderful World2. Wax- Right Between The Eyes3. Miami Sound Machine- Bad Boy4. Novo Band- You're Gotta Be Mine5. Cock Robin- Thought You Were On My Side6. Black Uhuru- Great Train Robbery7. Style Council- Have You Ever Had It Blue8. Tippa Irie- Hello Darling9. P. Labelle & M. McDonald- On My Own
10. I've Got The Bullets- In The Middle Of TheB. Marvin Gaye- I Heard It Through The12. Madonna- Live lb Tell13. Peter Gabriel- Sledgehammer14. The Outfield- Your Love15. Big Country- Look Away16. Falco- Rock Me Amadeus17. Golden Earring- Quiet Eyes18. George Michael- A Different Corner19. Satisfy- For The Longest Time20. Robert Long- Iedereen Doet Het
SER - SPAINThe 20 best played records in Spain from Cuaren-ta Principales, covering the major Spanishstations.
1. Talk Talk- Living In Another World2. Rolling Stones- Harlem Shuffle3. Sigue Sigue Sputnik- Love Missile F1-114. Gabinete Caligari- Al Calor Del Amor En5. Jennifer Rush- Si Tu Eros Mi Hombre6. Eartha Kit- This Is My Life7. David Bowie- Absolute Beginners8. Georgie Dann- Macumba9. Culture Club- Move Away
Ill Joaquin Sabinas- Zumo De Neon11. Bob Seger- American Storm12. Prince- Kiss13. loaki Uranga- Con Todos Menus Conmigo14. Modem Talking- Brother Louie15. Hombres G- Marta Tiene16. Ars Mundi- El Genio De Los Marcapasos17. Victor Manuel & Ana Helen- La Puerta18. Los Nikis- La Naranja No Es Mecanica19. Sade- Never As Good20. Peter Gabriel- Sledgehammer
MAGNIFICENT TEN - ITALYMost played records as compiled from the nation-al channel RAI.
I. Erse Ramazzotti- Emozione Dopo2. Limahl- Love In Your Eyes3. Enzo Avitabile- Mama Cha Caos4. Genesis- Invisable Touch5. Fabio Concato- Prendi La Luna6. Van Halen- Why Can't This Be Love7. Alphaville- Dance With Me8. It's Immaterial- Driving Away From Home9. Loretta Goggi- C'e Poesia
10. Chris Rea- On The Beach
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EUROCLIPSThe most aired music video clipsthroughout Europe in the week priorto publication. It includes more than50 video-tv programmes and other tvshows partly using videos from 14European countries.
VIDEO FAVOURITES
George MichaelA Different CornerThe BanglesIf She Knew What She WantsVan HalenWhy Can't This Be Love
VIDEO HITS
Samantha FoxTouch MeWhitney HoustonThe Greatest Love Of AllBilly OceanSad SongsMadonnaLive To TellStephanieIrresistableJanet JacksonWhat Have You Done For MeMiami Sound MachineBad BoyPrincessI'll Keep On Loving YouStatus QuoRollin' Home
WELL AIRED
Path Labelle & Michael McDonaldOn My OwnPeter GabrielSledgehammerSam CookeWonderful WorldCock RobinThought You Were On My SideDavid BowieAbsolute BeginnersIt's ImmaterialDriving Away From HomeQueenA Kind Of MagicZZ TopRough BoyFalcoRock Me Amadeus
MEDIUM ROTATION
Joe JacksonRight & WrongKate BushBig SkyA -HaTrain Of ThoughtFalcoJeannyMike & The MechanicsAll I Need Is A MiracleThe CureBoys Don't CryPrinceKissSimple MindsAll The Things She SaidComic ReliefLiving Doll
FIRST SHOWINGS
Malt BiancoDancing In The StreetJoan AnnatradMgKind Words
`IS THERE LIFE ON TV?'Panel Recommends Diversified Formats
by Steven Dopler
Videoclip-based television channelsand shows must begin developingcomplementary music and "lifestyle"programming- as well as fresh waysof presenting clips- if they are tomaintain and build their audiencebase.
This was the view of the panel dis-cussing "Is There Life On TV?,"which debated the merits and viabili-ty of videoclip and countdown shows,as well as alternative music TV for-mats, at the International Music &Media conference here, May 7-10.
Speaking were Doug Adamson,associate producer of Britain's MusicBox network; Lex Harding, pro-gramme director of Holland's Veroni-ca Broadcasting Organization; Mal-colm Gerrie, director of youthprogramming for London -based TyneTees TV and producer of "TheTube"; and Hans Kruger, a producerand music publisher with Germany'sPluto Musik. Moderating was Bill-board's home entertainment editor,Jim McCullaugh.
One of the more creative shows inthe European TV music arena, "TheTube" bases its weekly programmingon live, in -studio performances byseveral artists, rather than relying onback-to-back clips. Producer Genieclaims the programme "provides analternative to 'Top Of The Pops' andother teenage pop programmes."
"Live performance creates a com-pletely different feeling than theviewer gets watching a clip -domina-ted programme," said Gerrie. "We'vebrought back the elements of dangerand risk- there's an understanding thatanything might happen. The audienceand the performers never knowwhether a performance will be spec-tacular or only mediocre." Anotheradvantage Gerrie claimed for theshow's live multiartist format is thatthe programming is completely origi-nal, and thus can't be obtained onlaser disk or videotape. "This givesthe audience far more incentive totune in:" he said. Although the showdoes employ some videoclips in itsprogramming mix, it attempts to usethem in unique ways. One especiallyoriginal example Gerrie cited in-volved the most recent video forColumbia artist George Michael, "ADifferent Corner."
"We arranged first for a telephoneinterview by host Paula Yates withGeorge, who was in L.A. at. thetime:' Gerrie explained. "We thenaired the new clip, but prefaced itwith an insert containing the inter-view and some original footage ofPaula." The result was an amusing,albeit irreverent, sequence in whichYates is seen waiting for a phone call.that doesn't come, while Whares"Careless Whisper" plays in thebackground. Finally, while a lingerie -clad Yates lolls on a bed, the call ar-rives. The viewer expects a romantic,intimate conversation, but gets in-
stead Yates' businesslike interviewwith Michael, who is obviously una-ware of the comic scenario in whichhis words are appearing.
Did the artist and the label haveprior approval of the sarcastic videocreation by "The Tube"? No, admit-ted Gerrie, because "we were afraidhe might not do it." CBS was told that
something unusual would be donewith the clip- which was given exclu-sively to the show- but the label wasgiven no details.
While such a creative exercise wasprobably appreciated by its viewers,the panel agreed that most labels,videomakers, and artists would notsee the humor in having their productadulterated without consent. Genieagreed, but maintained the risk is
worth taking "if it offers more valueto the audience."
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Animation Specialist Matt Forrest Wins IMMC AwardBy Machgiel Bakker
Matt Forrest started making films at a London art school and then joined Cu-cumber Studios in 1980 were he produced commercials and videos. In 1985 heand Nina Robbins formed Snapper Films at MGMM where they joined withDavid Mallett, Brian Grant, Russell Mulcahey and Scott Millaney. Recently hedirected the videos of Art Of Noise- Close To The Edit and Peter Gunn, PaulHardcastle's The Big Train Robbery and Grace Jones' Love Is The Drug. At themoment he is in the middle of producing clips for Daryl Hall (Dreamtime) andPaul Hardcastle's new single The Wiz', which is also the title sequence of TopOf The Pops.
MGMM's film director Matt Farresalives the IMMC video sward for BestStoryline Short Form in Art Of Noise' 'Peter Gunn': The award is presented byPier Luigi Stefan, vice-president BETA Television/Video Music Italy.
"My specific style, if there is one, iscollage -type of videos, I suppose'Close To The Edit' is typically me. Itconsist of 90% animation and anima-tion always needs good assistancefrom music. If the track offers somenice noises, then it creates good ideasas well. Close To The Edit was just awhole series of noises put together, sothe clip as an end result became justa sequence of pictures that reflectedthe noises. I'm very much in thecollage -type of clips.I think that there's an awful lot of ani-mation in poor videos at the momentand people seem to be getting a bittired of it. People are looking forwardto more 'filmic' videos. That is prob-ably why Peter Gunn went into thatdirection as well. As opposed toClose To The Edit it contains a
definite storyline and a different set-ting. It had to be a detective story andit had to have every cliche in thebook, a four minute commercialbased on the symbol that is used onthe singles bag. The whole idea of thestory is based on that symbol.Looking at the future of the musicvideo as an art form, I think it has justreached puberty. Video clips definite-ly need more humour, most of the
videos coming from the US are basedon a very safe formula. There's noth-ing new about them they're boringand you have seen it all before: girlsand fast cars. Big deal. I think weshould try for something new, most ofthe American videos just look likecommercials.
Steve Barron (the maker of theaward winning A-Ha's 'Talce On Me)makes commercial videos, but at leastthey are fresh in their approach. Youhaven't seen it before, which is good.I also like David Byrne or the ZZ Topvideos. Bands like ZZ Top don't takethemselves very seriously, which is agood approach to videos.
Only recently videos began in-fluencing televison commercials andmovies, whilst in the early daysvideos were influenced by movies.Most of the endeavours so far haven'tbeen very succesful. I think filmdirectors have problems adapting tothe medium, making a minifilm,based on three and a half minutes ofentertainment. They have problemscoping with the storyline, bringing itback to three or four minutes. But onthe whole, it is quite an excitingprospect for everybody"
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Sky Channel's veejay Pat Sharp
interviews Marilyn Martin perched
under a flowering magnolia in sunny
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500 international press, radio and TVexperts 'ready to pounce' on Genesisat a special IMMC listening sessionon their new album, Invisible Touch.
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Big Country being filmed by MIV's.1. in the gardens of the CongressCentre.
MTV's J.J. and PolyGrnm's Anima-tion in front of the special IMMCvideo wall.
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clips could and should be presented ina more creative way than usual, butoffered no suggestions. Lex Hardingpointed out that a contract Veronicawas about to sign with most labelsspecified that no alteration or re-editing of videos would be allowed.
The other shows and channelsrepresented on the panel were notnearly so adventurous as "The Tube."Music Box, which is seen via satellitein 11 countries 18 hours per day, seesitself as not simply a clip showcase,but "a good radio station with pic-tures, informing as well as entertain-ing," according to Adamson. He ad-mitted that Music Box owes "a nod toMTV" for its programming style, butinsisted the channel is determined"not to get as set in our ways asMTV." "We have to acknowledge anaudience that includes all of Europe,not just the U.K.," he said. "That me-ans making sure programming is notslanted too strongly toward any onecountry's audience." Included in
Music Box's mix are such youth -oriented lifestyle and featureprogrammes as "Between TheLines," a news show; specials on po-litics and fashion; film reviews andmovie news; home video reviews; andbehind -the -scenes looks at videoshoots.
Both Music Box and "The Tube"are advertiser -supported. Such is notthe case with Veronica's programmes,which, though diverse, are set largelyin traditional molds. Until the early
in or-ganizing, and presenting on -air, morethan 100 major rock concerts. Thishas been scaled down to one concertper year. Veronica also produces aweekly pop programme based on aclip countdown.
Harding staunchly defended thecountdown format, calling it "the bestway out. The audience is much moreinterested in seeing videos of hitsongs by top artists than anythingelse," he said. Gerrie disagreed, not-ing that the charter of "The Tube"calls for the encouragement of newacts. "By allowing virtually unknownbands access to our studio facilities,we offer them a chance to be seen onnational TV with great productionvalues. That's unlike MTV and othershows, which give heaviest exposureby far to clips by the top bands."
Pluto Musik's Kruger offered anexample of a somewhat nontraditionalmusic video programme from Ger-many- "Ronnie's Pop Show," whichsince 1981 has been presided over bya chimpanzee. Other Pluto program-mes include the "Formula One" clipshow and the Austrian "MusikScene," a news and documentaryprogramme. Music Box has a strongbase in Germany, with more than700,00 subscribers. According toKruger, though, the British channel"still has some way to go" before itwill have the Pan -European audienceit seeks.
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that it was a fundamental mistake thatMusic Box, a cable channel broad-casting almost exclusively to date onthe Continent, should be program-ming European stations and yet bebased in London.
The greatest pan-Europeanchallenge in David Ciclitira's eyeswas the daunting task of covering 13countries. Sky Channel, he said, hashad to establish different contractswith the performing rights societiesof 13 different countries, it has had tobuild up a Pan -European commercialbackground and to come to separateagreements with numerous TV sta-tions. And the reason Sky has gone toconsiderable lengths to overcomethese difficulties can be summed upby Ciclitira's statement: " The vieweris the King and his requirements arefundamental to all broadcasting deci-sions-. He concluded with the notionthat "the future of Pan -Europeanbroadr,ning is dependent on theability to produce more Europeanprogramming"_
Stan Crnobrnja stressed thatalthough satellite could possibly en-danger local culture, it was overall awelcome addition to broadcasting asit heralded a greater variety ofprogramming. He pointed out thedifficulties faced by an Eastern blockcountry and stressed the importanceof radio and TV in binding theworld's population thanks to the glo-bality of music.
Anthony Dean explained the com-plexities of copyright protection ontransnational broadcasting and basedthe remainder of his talk on the TVWithout Frontiers green paper. "Thename of the game", he said, "isderegulation". This though also hasits dangers and he therefore made aplea for public service broadcastingin an age of deregulation. The TVWithout Frontiers paper was motivat-ed by financial and not creative or ar-tistic considerations and this waswhere the basic problem lay. Toomuch governmental interference wasinevitably detrimental to progress andall national quota should rely on theintegrity of broadcasters rather thanallow this interference to affect them.
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Baker and one by the Dutch brothersRob and Ferdie Bolland, the produ-cers of "Rock Me Amadeus", the in-ternational hitsingle of Austriansinger Falco.
At the end of the summer a"We've Got The Love" live albumwill be released, that has been record-ed during two concerts of the mem-bers of the J.A.M. '86 Band, plusvarious guest artists. The first concerttook place May 24th at the StonePony Club in Ashbury Park, New Jer-sey, and the second concert, the nextday, was an open air event in Trenton,New Jersey.
Both concerts were directed byGary Talent, the bassplayer of BruceSpringsteen's back up band, and FelixCavaliere, a former member of theU.S. popgroup The Young Rascals.Special guests at the concerts includ-ed Rob and Ferdi Bolland (as
guitarists and vocalists), singerDarlene Love and the members ofSouthside Johnny's band The Ashbu-ry Dukes.
The second concert, which washeld in the framework of the foodproject "Hands Across America",resulted in a coast to coast satellite ra-dio programme in the States.
Highlights of both concerts will befeatured in a one hour "We've GotThe Love" videocassette, to bereleased later this year. To promotethe "We've Got The Love" single aspecial videoclip has been producedby the company, which also makesvidclips for well-known U.S. acts likeBilly Joel and Whitney Houston. Thetwo concerts in New Jersey receivedfinancial support from the New Jer-sey Summit Bank and the Virgingroup of companies. They will alsosupport a U.S. tour of the J.A.M. '86Band later this year.
Tourplans for Europe and otherterritories in the world are also in themaking. This is being handled byDutchman Evert Wilbrink, vice-president international operations ofJ.A.M. '86 Inc. Wilbrink is well-known in the international recordbusiness, in which he has been activefor more than two decades.
After (Ronnie James) Dio's performance in Essen, Germany, Alexandra van denBroek, M&M news editor, visits the band backstage. From 1. to r.: Dia, WillieFyffe,. tour manager and Craig Goldie, guitarist with Dia.
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It is similar to the Munich stationsin that it has a large and mixed bag ofprogrammers, all slogging it out forair -time. But whereas Munich hasabout 30 production companies col-laborating on four frequences, thenew station must accommodate 160programme licensees.
Initial ratings in Munich showedthat German listeners don't like such"mixed pickles" programming. Thebest ratings went to the "youngsound" AOR frequency, while theworst were for a group of major pub-lishers who tried to establish a differ-ent identity on the same frequencyvirtually from hour to hour. Also, inMunich, initial acceptance of cabletelevision is surprisingly restrained.
The notion that commercialbroadcasting is a licence to printmoney has passed into the realm offairy-tale fantasy in Germany. Though
the German version of Musicbox (in-dependent from Music Box UK) hasnow extended its daily output to 8a.m. to midnight, with more localproduction, the station still gets littlecommercial support. The problem isaudience, with no commercial cableservice yet able to deliver one millionhouseholds - of West Germany's total23 million.
And bids in Bonn to improve sup-port for private commercial broad-casters have met opposition from thevarious responsible ministries. Withno central broadcasting commission,jurisdiction falls between the treasu-ry, economics, post, housing and in-terior ministries.
In West Germany, there's a discer-nible trend for fewer broadcasters tocount on cable as a long-term deli-very system. Instead, companies likeBertelsmarin work to participate inthe hundreds of low -power radio sta-tions and the dozens of low -power TVchannels which will be broadcastingby 1987.
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NEW TALENTRecords by new acts as selected by the editorial team of Music & Media for the Pan -European market and beyond. Active radially programmers, who want to programme these records should be aware that these
are not necessarily released in all territories. International A&R experts and music publishers on the look out for new deals could contact the original master/publishing owners. Original country and telephone
numbers are mentioned as known.
Cadillac- Valentino (CBS) (Spain)For publishing and masterowner contact Adrian Vogel at CBS, tel: 1-4553845.The Spanish representatives at the Eurovision Songcontest this year. Group was formed in 1981 and consistsof 3 well-known session musicians. MOR pop with that typical Euro-flavour in every groove. The songis available in both Spanish and English versions.
Wild Strawberries (BBC Radio 1 session tape) (Logo Records) (UK)
For more information contact Kate Harper, tel: I- 2429397, tlx: 24637.One of the most popular and succesful hard rock bands from Yugoslavia. A four piece band that hasreleased three albums which have sold over) million copies in their home territory. They signed with LogoRecords in the UK in 1985 and are in the middle of producing an album with Kit Woolven (Thin Lizzy).Band recently played some succesful dates in England and a European tour is planned for the future. Mostof their material is rooted in the mid 70's and carries an accessible and melodic hard rock sound, thougha bit naive from time to time, But on the whole, very fresh and appealing.
Paris Bis- Body & Soul (Mekano Records) (Sweden).
For publ. and masterowner contact Willard B. Ahdritz at Mekano, tel: 8- 7829569, tlx: 12442.The follow up to the magnificent Black & Blue (see issue no. 18). Tasteful synthesizer arrangements andcool and sensual female vocals, in a co -production by Michael B. Tretow, also co -producer of all the Abbarecords. Apart from continiously changing their name (band was first called Paris Bizarre, then Paris Bizand now Paris Bis) the duo is here to stay and deserve a release outside of Sweden. At the moment thelabel gets good responses all over Europe on the former single of the duo, Black & Blue.
Nikki Leeger- Mind Over Matter (RCA) (UK)For more information contact Carri Haggerty, tel.: 1-6368311The first single of the Amsterdam -based (though very English) Nikki, a 24 year old singer who used tobe a member of the Nightcatchers. She possesses an agreeable and raunchy voice that together with a cheer-
ful and poppy rock tune should yield a likely summerhit. Produced by Christopher Neil whose credits in-clude a.o. Amami(' and Mike & The Mechanics.
Imperiet - Peace (Mistlur) SwedenFor all info contact Arnie Dentele at Mistlur, tel.: 8-348220; tlx 15869.Imperiet's last single 'Briggen Bluebird' was a big hit in Sweden and it wouldn't surprise us if this hitsTop 10 again, especially considering its release during the radio active spring we are currently having inEurope. Heavy lyrics in a psychedelic Hi-NRG tune (with comparisons to Bowie's Heroes). The vocalsof leadsinger Pim are hypnotizing and the song carries a raw atmosphere usually not heard on most of the
Eurobeat compositions.
Criss 99 - The Rebels (Sonet) Sweden
Master owner: Sonet, tel.: 8-7670150; tlx 10037.Another Swedish band which expects to finally break with this single, already the 3rd from their debutalbum 'Non -Stop Heroes'. Speedy and energetic rock with catchy lyrics backed up by a full -soundingacoustic guitar. This should give them some results. First countries to release are Germany and Sweden.
Ratata - Jackie (Stranded) Sweden
Masterowner: Polar, tel.: 8-143020; tlx 11959.Relaxing single by Swedish band Ratata that entered at 19 in the local retail charts this week. The pianoshows their Doobie Brothers -influence and their way of singing makes us nostalgic for the early '70s.
Niagara - Tchiki Boum (Polydor) Francepubl. HBP Production. Master owner: Polydor, tel.: 14-522053914/5220539Currently a very big hit in France and one of M&M's long-time favourites for Euro-crossover. An infec-tious coctail mix of Afro and Cuban rythms, much in the Miami Sound Machine (Conga) vein. First single
from a trio with Murielle Moreno doing the lead vocals.
Lizzy Mercier Desdoux - Fog Horn Blues (Polydor) France.
publ. Chappell/West Indies Music. Master owner: Polydor, tel. 14-522053914/5220539.Recorded in Rio De Janeiro, featuring the legendary Chet Baker on trumpet, in a slow, lazy n' laid backblues. The distinctive vocals of Descloux and the appealing production make this one of the best French
products for a long time (see also separate Spotlight on page 6-8).
L'Af fake Louis Trio - Ce Soir (Barclay) France
publ. Ramses. Master owner: Barclay, tel. 14-5811185.Young trio with their first single, a cool Bassa Nova tune with some lean arrangements. Single and accom-panying video are part of the 'Comotion' operation, whereby 5 groups are being sponsored by the Ministry
of Culture and 4 other organisations.
Maxine Nightingale - My Heart Knows (Mercury) France
publ. Goldor Music. Master owner: Phonogram, tel.: 14-3363230Fast and up -tempo Eurobeat by the English actress/singer Nightingale. Intro features the saxophone worksof Dick Morrissey and renowned session musicians like Mo Foster (bass) and Clem Clemson (guitar) co-
operate as well.
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Globe Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London Wl,tel. 14377122/4372860
Pete Wylie's 'Sinful' video will not be seen onBritish TV due to an "irresponsible" sequence inwhich the singer appears to spontaneously com-bust. European TV will continue to show it butUK broadcasters are demanding a less inflamma-ble version.
And a few feathers have been ruffled in thewonderful world of British rock this week as 'TheChicken Song' from TV's satirical puppet show'Spitting Image' clucked its way to the top of thechart. When told that his comic ditty had reachednumber one, the show's executive producer said"What an appalling indictment on today's musicindustry!" This may be the first time in rock his-tory that a chicken has made everyone look liketurkeys.
Freddie Mercury plans to begin a "trial sepa-ration" from Queen as soon as their Europeanconcert tour is over. The break is expected to lastat least 2 years and will enable Freddie to pursuefilm projects and enjoy his London home, he hasno plans to make a solo album. Bassist John Dea-con says there is no animosity and the band arenot splitting up.
Bananarama are back in action this week witha new single, a cover of the oldchestnut 'Venus'.. Tom Robinson will shortlyrelease a new 45, 'The Real Thing', with an albumto follow featuring vocals by Kiki Dee.
News this week of a big concert coming up inManchester to mark the 10thanniversary of the birth of the city's punk sceneback in '76. The venue will be the new G-MEXcentre, the date sometime in July, and alreadylined up to appear are the Smiths, New Order andPete Shelley, former leader of the Buzzcocks.
The Human League's forthcoming album,currently being mixed by hot danceproducers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis who'vealso produced the LP, will includefive songs contributed by the producers and six bythe League.
ZTT still have their fingers firmly on the pulseof Frankie Goes To Hollywood...a press state-ment just released in response to the band's mas-sive "bash" at Montreux dismisses rumours thatlead singer Holly Johnson was so upset he threa-tened to quit. The reason they behaved like van-dals was apparently an "emotional and spontane-ous response to pop music in 1986" and a generaldissatisfaction with the whole festival scene.
Their refusal to give press interviews apparentlyhad a lot to do with those exaggerated descriptionsof their antics in the papers the next day. Anywaytheir new single, 'Warriors Of The Wasteland' isnow due in July and the album, as yet not tasteful-ly named, should be released in September.
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pageThis page is meant lobe a guide to European Radio Programming. It contains suggestions for airplay on Rock, Pop. MOR and Dance records, selected by the editorial staff of Music & Media with recommendations
from some of the major Programme Directors throughout Europe.
RECORDS OF THE WEEK:Rod Stewart- Love Touch (Warner Brothers)Rolling Stones- One Hit (To The Body) (CBS)
SURE HITS:
Genesis- Invisible Touch (Virgin)AC/DC- Who Made Who (Atlantic)
Grace Jones- Private Life (Island)Joan Armatrading- Kind Words (A&M)Culture Club- God Thank You Woman (Virgin)Status Quo- Rollin' Home (Vertigo)
EURO-CROSSOVER RECORDS:
Chris de Burgh- Fire On The Water (A&M)Leo Sayer- Real Life (Chrysalis)Pointer Sisters- Back In My Arms (RCA)Amazulu- Too Good To Be Forgotten (Island)
Laban- Caught By Surprise (Mega Records Denmark) Paris Bis- Body & Soul (Mekano Records Sweden)
An unchanged Top 3 in the Hot 100 (Madonnaat 1, followed by Queen and George Michael),while Peter Gabriel smashes lbp 10 (4-16!). Thesingle had already good positions in the UK, Ger-many, Benelux, Ireland, Finland and Italy andnow picked up new positions in France, Italy,Norway and Germany. All signs seem to be posi-tive for Gabriel with an award winning IMMCvideo for Best Effects in Sledgehammer and hisfirst studio album since 4 years, So, about to bereleased in whole of Europe.
With Brother Louie charted in 9 Europeanmarkets, Modern Talking this week move intoTop 10 (9-11). Lots of action between no. 10-20 ofthe Hot 100. Van Halen have a definite Europeansmash with Why Can't This Be Love and thereseems to be no way of stopping WhitneyHouston who already has the 4th European chartsuccess from her debut album with Greatest LoveOf All jumping from 41 to 14.
Cock Robin were fairly successful on theContinent with When Your Heart Is Weak andThe Promise You Made. Suddenly the latter isnow also taking off in the UK, France and Italyand this week the single surpasses the highest po-sition it reached a month ago (27) by jumpingfrom 39 to 16 this week.
Bangles are on their way to repeat the successthey had with Manic Monday as If She KnewWhat She Wants, the Jules Shear -penned singlejumps in its 3rd week from 58 to 20.
As the European Airplay Top 50 always is agood indication of what will happen the comingweeks in the Hot 100, let's now take a closer lookat the major happenings on the European air-waves. Both in the Hot 100 as in the Airplay Top50, Madonna reigns, but at 5 Mike & TheMechanics silently run into Top 10 Airplay. Sofar the single has not entered the Hot 100, but itis one of the hottest additions on European radioand All I Need Is A Miracle climbs from 24 to 5only in its 2nd week.
Patti Labelle's love duet with MichaelMcDonald is a favourite on many stations aswell and the single has already landed at 10 in theAirplay Top 50. Highest new entry has RodStewart with his latest Love Touch, entering at 28
with a bullet. The single is the theme from theUniversal motion picture Legal Eagles and comesfrom his forthcoming Bob Ezrin produced album,due out in mid June. Stay tuned in for that one.
Second best entry in the Airplay Top 50 is thenew Genesis single entitled Invisible Touch. Itcomes from their forthcoming album of the samename and for many programmers a definite addi-tion as well. Other airplay entries for Chris Rea'sOn The Beach and Mr. Mister's Is It Love.
Watch out for the new hot single of RollingStones (One Hit), the video was already aired onmany European channels and the song stands agood chance of entering the Airplay Top 50 nextweek. Other new releases for ACIDC with Who
Made Who, the title song from Stephen King'sMaximum Overdrive film and after a long silenceJoan Armatrading is back with a new singleKind Words (And A Real Good Heart), a tight andeven danceable rocker, produced by Steve
Lillywhite. The single is taken from her new al-bum Sleight Of Hand.
Chris De Burgh, the Argentine/Irish folksinger, is about to release his new album Into TheLight. A&M just released the first single from thatalbum entitled Fire On The Water, a timeless littlepiece of pop, produced by Paul Hardiman (ofLloyd Cole/Big Dish fame). No doubt both hissingle and album will hit the charts the comingweeks.
the Singles routeMost recommended singles not yet showing in theEuropean Hot 100.
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Left Of Center (A&M)Blow Monkeys 1 -Wicked Ways (RCA)Philip BaileyState Of The Heart (CBS)The ChurchTantalized (EMI)Flip rThat's What They About Love (RCA)Rolling Stones isOne Hit (To The Body) (CBS)Genesis ."*.Invisible lbucb (Virgin*-- rMr. Mister AIs It Love (RCAT---Ten Ten5Million Miles Away (Chrysalis)Mike & The Mechanics (0All I Need Is A Miracle (WEA)Kino kikRoom In My Heart (Chrysali?)-- iM tOMDIf You Leave (Vi in)Janet JacksonNasty (A&M)Grace Jones V.",
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AlphavilleDance With Me (WEA Gergany)Lizzy Mercier DesclouxFog Horn Blues (Polydor France)Paris BisBlack & Blue (Mekano Sweden)Chris Norman IAMidnight Lady (Hansa Germany)NiagaraTchiki Boom (Polydor France)Phil Carmen CMoonshine Still (Metronome Germany)Mafia BazarTi Sento (Ariston Italy)EAffaire Louis TrioCe Soir (Barclay France)Maxine Nightingale 9My Heart Knows (Mercury France)Paris Biz 4..0Body & Soul (Mekano Sweden)Muendwner FreiheitTausendmal Du (CBS Germany)The Monroes(Stay With Me) Jeanette (Parlophone)Sandra Kim 1,1,
fAime La Vie (Carrere Belgium)Golden Earring .6,1,Quiet Eyes (21 Records Holland)Laban i r -Caught By Surprise (Mega Records Denmark)Style rteDover -Calais (Alpha Sweden)Bruce & Bongo el_Geil (Rush RecordsGermany)--"":1-Eros RamazottiAdesso Tu (DDD Italy.) ----
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