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All of Chicago's biggies in the music media turned out to meet new singing sensa- tion CARLY SIMON at a party held in her honor at The Playboy Towers recently. Going around to each person in the room, and neglecting no one, CARLY proved to be a friendly, interested per- son, just as interested in you as you were in her. With her first hit record, THAT'S THE WAY I'VE ALWAYS HEARD IT SHOULD BE, zooming to the top of the charts, and a new album, CARLY SI- MON on Elektra, equally on the rise, CARLY is over- whelmed by her success.

"My friends used to say they expected it of me right along, but I can't believe it's me on the ra- dio, that it's me who wrote the song, and it's me the

party was given for -- it's all just incredibly excit- inget

CARLY showed her versatil- ity when she entertained

at the party, first by playing the guitar, then switching to piano, to do her hit which she talked about afterwards. "I wrote it with a friend of mine. We had talked about it for a long time, and de-

cided what we wanted to write

about. I had written the melody, and hadn't intended the melody to be about that particular subject. It was written for a TV special

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WHO KILLED LAKE ERIE? I didn't use the tune for that special, and wanted to use it for something, so my friend Jake and I talked a- bout it. I tried to write the lyrics myself but just couldn't, and know if lyrics don't come to me in a week, they won't come, so I gave the melody to Jake who is a fantastic writer." Summing up CARLY, her accom- panist JIM RYAN told us: "The music is really her life, she writes about the things that happen to her. Its an honest musical por- trayal of the way she sees things. A lot of people identify with it because it is very honest and warm." $HARON R. FOX

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KRIS KRISTOFFERSON recently played five successful nites at the QUIET KNIGHT. Backed by his own group of three capable musicians, the wri- ter turned performer pre- sented his own material (ME AND BOBBY MCGEE, SUNDAY MORNING COMING DOWN, among others), that other artists have made famous. Being in the spotlight is something new for KRISTOFFERSON, but it is hardly noticeable as he takes over with his songs and home grown humor. It has been said of him that "he sings bluntly sen- sual protest songs that have made him the most con- troversial country song- writer singer of the day." Raised in Texas, he went

to college in California, received a Rhodes Scholar- ship to the Oxford School

of English Languages and Literature, and started writing music at an early age. KRISTOFFERSON says:

"I am country music orien- ted because I like simple music, and the emphasis on lyrics and the emotion.

It's a feeling I can re- late to. My songs are lyric-oriented."

Besides writing and per- forming, another door has been opened to KRISTOFFER- SON -- acting. He re- cently completed THE LAST MOVIE with DENNIS HOPPER (for which he wrote the title song) and DEALER

(in which he plays the title role). "I've been

so busy the past few weeks I haven't had any time to write songs," KRISTOFFERSON says, and with his schedule it's understandable. SHARON R.FOX

Chicago based group ALIOTTA HAYNES recently played THE EARL OF OLD TOWN, after a suc- cessful run at the TROUBADOUR in San Francisco (too succes- sful, the club closed shortly after the boys left). The band has been together since last July, and consists of: SKIP HAYNES, MITCHELL ALIOTTA and JOHN JEREMIAH. With their first album on AMPEX already

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A two record album set by IKE & TINA TURNER will shortly be released by United Artists Records. Package was cut live during the dynamic group's recent Carnegie Hall per- formance...As reported in the record industry trade papers, DIONNE WARWICK will not re-sign with Scepter Records, the company she's been associated with since the early days of her career. Needless to say, Miss Warwick is being romanced by several labels, some waving seven digit ad- vance offers, so it'll be interesting to see who gets her signature on the dotted line...BARBRA STREISAND has been awarded two more gold albums, for her "Barbra Streisand's Greatest Hits" and "Stoney End" -- bringing her total up to ten!...A few weeks back we told you that THE RASCALS had expanded their group to six members and would soon be completing their debut album for release by Columbia. Well, it's been done, and the new LP is called "Peaceful World"...Actor-singer JAMES DARREN (remember?) is back on the record scene with a single titled "Bring Me Down Slow" which was written by NEIL SEDAKA and HOWIE GREENFIELD and produced by DON KIRSHNER, who launched THE MONKEES' car- eer awhile back...Would you believe that one of the hot- test selling albums in the year 1961 was "Calcutta" by LAWRENCE WELK and among the biggest singles in the same year was FERRANTE & TEICHER'S "Exodus"!...Getting back to the present, GRAND FUNK just received their fifth gold

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CURTIS/LIVE! MARK - ALMOND | BAND x

Combining two talented musicians from the old JOHN MAYALL band, one fantastic organist from the old GREASE BAND, and two other superb musicians from similar groups, stir well, and you have the new super MARK - ALMOND BAND. Having been together for just a year, the English group is on its first tour of the United States, with Chicago's QUIET KNIGHT be- ing one of the major stops and one of the few clubs in the States they would return to. "We've been very well re- ceived all over, and even got standing ovations at the Fil- lmore in New York, which is considered a tough place. Peo- ple remember JOHNNY ALMOND and myself from the MAYALL band, and have accepted our new group as well."

The group consists of: JON MARK (guitar, vocals), JOHNNY ALMOND (sax, vibes), TOMMY EYRE (piano, organ, guitar),

ROG SUTTON (bass), and DANNIE RICHMOND (drums). "I can't classify our music," JON was saying, "because we play ev- erything. We draw on elements of blues, elements of jazz, elements of folk, elements of classical music, and the sound of the music we create as far as we're concerned as

a band is unique to this band. I can't say what we're

into because each performance is different, and the mat- erial itself covers the whole range."

"I think music is getting better, and people are becoming more romantic. They are turning towards artists like

ELTON JOHN who can say tender and romantic things, and turning away from the hard rock. Loud music will always

have an effect on kids, but as far as the aware listening audience goes, their ear drums have had enough, and they are listening to the more mellowed things which they can

relate to."

RECORDS, INC. JON commented on drugs, "Groups do have an influence on the audience, and a lot of bands have gone on the radio and put down drugs, but there are some bands who still freak out and encourage the kids to. I find it distaste- ful and totally unnecessary when they could be getting the

people together and not splitting them up."

JON started playing guitar when he was fourteen, and knew what he wanted to do. "I don't believe an image is nec- essary, just talent and sincerity. If you have talent and are sincere in what you're doing, and doing it for real, people will know you're doing it for real. There is no such thing as an overnight success. It just doesn't hap- pen. When someone has worked hard and long enough, then they deserve it." SHARON R. FOX

THE STOOGES & ALICE COOPER

The STOOGES certainly are, to one called IGGY, whoc comes out naked from the waist up, with bare body painted with a glittering substance, and silvered hair. Between his sex gyrations and leaping into the audience, his singing is hardly noticeable. IGGY should be in the audience because he certainly doesn't belong on stage. FOX

From the absurd to the bizarre, ALICE COOPER is a good band and doesn't need to use all the gimmicks they do on stage, but it makes for an interesting and enjoyable show. Presenting songs from his new album LOVE IT TO DEATH, Cooper performed a show in itself to go with each song. Be prepared to see ALICE wrap a live snake around his body, hypnotize the audience, don a straight jacket, throw out balloons and posters to the audience, and shower his fans with feathers (sprayed by a wind machine), to climax the act. ALICE COOPER is getting your money's worth, music- AVAILABLE AT ALL RECORD STORES wise and entertainment-wise. Speaking with ALICE backstage (as we peeled the feathers off our clothes), wetold him it was our first time experiencing his show. He replied, "I'm sorry". We're not. SHARON R. FOX

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TIMES THAT TRY A MAN'S SOUL- Kyle - Family Productions - PAS 6006

Every song on this album is worth listening to. On side one, "Virginia Traveler" has a great beat and I consider it the best record on the album. Every song has a mes- sage with words that should be listened to. This isn't an album you put on and walk away from. When you put

this one on you end up lis- tening to it. Lyrics are included inside the album and should be read while the music is being played. This album, unlike the times, doesn't try any man's soul.

ALIOTTA HAYNES MUSIC - Aliotta Haynes - A10108 Can't really decide on this album. At times you feel that it's not worth listen- ing to, but then you find that you are listening to it and enjoying it. "Uppers & Downers", the first song on Side two, is the best re- cord of the bunch and the group seems to enjoy doing it. "Fire & Rain", James Taylor's hit, is also on the album and adapted well, but it is a seven minute version and gets boring after awhile. All in all, to pass judgment, you must hear the album for yourself.

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AFFINITY - Paramount - Stereo - LPS5027K

Affinity is an album that changes face, not only from song to song, but during the same song. The lead singer has a soft, pleasing voice at times, but quickly chan- ges to hard rock. Personal- ly, I like the selections "Night Flight", "Mr. Joy" and "Cocoanut Grove". But, depending on your taste in music, all the songs may be enjoyable. The album is highlighted by an eleven minute record "All Along The Watchtower" which was done by Dylan, and is done well here. Judgment must be passed by individual on this album.

MY FIRST ALBUM - Melanie - Buddah - BDS5074

This album was originally released before Melanie's "Candles In The Rain" made her a star, but her fans will not find any song on

it that she has not sung over and over again on her other albums. Still, two of her best songs are her "Momma, Momma", and "Close To It All."Both are typical of her energetic and emo-

amnis sreneo

tional style in singing. The only songs she didn't write on it are "Mr. Tam- bourine Man" and "Christo- pher Robin." You'll either like Melanie a lot, or not at all. But give her a

try and see for yourself what true talent she has.

JERICO - Bearsville - Stereo - A10112A

Good album which would make great addition to record collection. Group shows their singing versatility and pulls it off well. "True Fine Girl", "Lonely As Me" and "Going To The Country" are some of the better songs on the album, but the best is "Make It Better" which could make

it as a single. The group's instrumental "Back- track" is a fine example

of great instrument play- ing. In my opinion Jerico is an album well worth buying.

STICKY FINGERS - Rolling Stones - COC59100

The latest release by the Stones might also be one of their strongest. From the opening cut "Brown Sugar",

I knew the Stones hadn't lost any power since their early out-and-out rocker days. But this LP also fea- tures a wide range of musi- cal influences. From the jazz-oriented ending of "Can't You Hear Me Knocking", to the haunting words and melodies of "Wild Horses" the Stones prove they are at home in any style without sacrificing their own dis- tinctive sound, a sound which has quite possibly be- come the most stable of to- day's music.

LEON RUSSELL AND THE SHELTER PEOPLE - Shelter Records - SN8903

This LP is particularly in- teresting because it not on- ly features Leon Russell on piano, guitar and vocals, but also includes the same collection of people who pre- viously were in Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs & Englishman, Derek & The Dominoes and the friends of Delaney & Bonnie. Russell wrote most of the material which ranges from gospel to rock back to blues. The other material on this strong record comes from choice selections of Dylan and Harrison (George).

SURVIVAL - Grand Funk - Capitol - SW764

This is the newest of the Grand Funk's albums. It in- cludes the song "Feelin' Al- right" which, I am sure, any- one reading this has heard. So, it does not need explain- ing. Getting down to the rest of the album, it is ty- pical Grand Funk. The begin- ning of side two gives you the feeling that you're lis- tening to one of their prac- tice sessions. It starts

off with them talking to

each other. They then start into "I Want Freedom". They play for a few seconds, the drummer makes a mistake, and they stop. They talk it o- ver, then start all over a- gain, and the rest of the song is done perfectly. Im- mediately following, there are recorded voices of chil- dren describing God which serves as a beginning to "I Can Feel Him In The Morning"

THE REAL THING - Taj Mahal Columbia - G30619

This double album set was recorded live at the Fill- more East and shows a nice cross section of Taj Mahal's bluesy-jazz sound. What makes this album stand out is the addition of conga drums and brass to his live show. The versatile horn men all play tuba and the experience of four tubas blowing riffs simultaneously is worth the price of the set. This is a very good record for both the avid

Taj Mahal freak and the be- ginner just getting into his music.

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This live radio concert re- corded in New York on 11-17- 70, leaves none of Elton John's tremendous talents to the imagination. You capture the brilliant piano riffs and singing through such songs as "Bad Side Of The Moon", "Burn Down The Mission" and "Sixty Years On".

You can also imagine John jumping up and down and kicking his piano bench a- way, while screaming a great gutsy rendition of "Honky Tonk Woman". Along with Nigel Olson on drums and Dee Murray playing bass, Elton John combines three multi talents into a fan- tastic recording and per- formance.

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If you were fortunate enough to see JOE COCKER on his last

tour of the States, you may find yourself on film. The tour covered some 40 cities and COCKER was accompanied by band and chorus members, wives, children, animals and groupies. It has been said that COCKER was none too hap- py about the large entourage, and thought it more like a traveling circus. It seems that half the people came a- long for kicks, and no one stopped them. Nevertheless, a movie was made of their adventures and mis-—adventures, and is a fine documentary on the man and his music. Ap- pearing at some of the finest halls and auditoriums in the country, COCKER is experiencing soul-rock at its best, with such numbers as: DELTA LADY, HONKY TONK WOMAN, SPACE CAPTAIN, GIVE PEACE A CHANCE and, of course, WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS. Along with COCKER were such notables as: LEON RUSSELL, CLAUDIA LINNEAR, RITA COOLIDGE and CHRIS STAINTON. Two of the highlights of the film are the sequences at O'Hare Airport and the show at the Aragon, which should have received more time on the screen. In an interview COCKER explained why he moves the way he does. "I forget everything when I'm singing and surrender to what's going on. So many peo- ple have energy and no release for it. If I hadn't been a singer I probably would have committed murder to let out the tensions." We're glad he chose to knock us dead with his singing instead. MAD DOGS AND ENGLISHMAN made its Chicago debut at the Esquire Theater. SHARON R. FOX ' ALBUM REVIEW CONT'D MC CARTNEY, to name a few. In her smooth, sexy voice that is only Lena, she cra-

Horne proves there is no "ge- be I'm Amazed, A Song For

neration gap" in the music

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business, as she sings songs Yesterday, among others. by pop composers, LEON RUS- SELL, ELTON JOHN AND PAUL

Happiness and romance set the mood for this album,

SITEGAL-SCHWALL

Sharon Fox

The whoops go up, the clapp- ing begins, and the QUIET KNIGHT is no longer quiet, because it's Tuesday night and SIEGEL-SCHWALL have tak- en over. The band, composed of CORKY SIEGEL (piano, har- monica and vocals), JIM SCH- WALL (guitar and vocals), SHELLEY (drums) and AL (bass) have been playing regularly every Tuesday at the club for over a year.

"We want to be accepted and popular but the most impor- tant thing to us isn't fame, the most important thing to us is enjoying our own mu- sic, which isn't that easy", CORKY explained. "When you play night after night it's really not as easy to enjoy your own music, but if you are going to be a musician, and play all the time, and don't enjoy it, then you're doing the wrong thing. The goal of the group is to be- come more creative and make our music better for us. We think our audiences enjoy the group, and we want to show them a good time".

CORKY and JIM met in college, discovered they were both in- to blues, and formed the band, which has been toge- ther on and off for five years. "We're not going to do anything to make our suc- cess happen, just play our music, and if it happens fine. We want to be fair to people and automatically be- ing fair to people makes it difficult to make it. For instance, spending large

sums of money on advertising,

which I think is wrong in this day and age when people are starving, to spend that much money on ego! The band plays a lot of benefits, but I've been so busy with the group that I haven't had the time to do things I feel are more important," said CORKY. "Chicago is a tough place to get started in because New York has all the bread and Los Angeles has all the hype. Chicago is a very difficult place to get something to- gether because of the short- age of clubs," JIM was say- ing. "If a group is willing to play for nothing, and they are good, there's no- thing to worry about, be- cause if they're good they will draw people and get paid what they're worth. The trick is to make sure that they don't charge more than they are worth, and no matter how good they are, if they don't draw people, they're worth nothing."

Considered one of Chicago's finest and best blues bands, the guys have been influenced by LITTLE RICHARD, FATS DOM- INO, SAM LEA, HOWLIN' WOLF and MUDDY WATERS, who they claim are the basis for the whole Chicago blues scene.

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out, and the second to be re- leased this June, the future seems bright for these tal- ented young men. Writing most of their own material: ONE NIGHT STAND, LONG TIME COMING, I'M NOT MY BROTHER'S KEEPER (I JUST CLEAN HIS CAGE, FOR EDDIE) the songs are simplicity with a mess- age.

Rapping with SKIP, he told us: "I see Chicago becoming a music center soon, within the next two or three years, because there are a lot of good musicians here. Chica- go is a good place to get an act together, but it is difficult to get started here because the city does not support music, and is not conducive to creativity

so you can only go so far. We got our break here, but most of our connections are in New York." "Anything we do on an album we can do on stage. To sell an album your stage act has to be a minimum as good as the album, because when people are used to hearing something they want to hear that — and more! We feel it should be basic, and the visual appearance should add more and not have the visuals bring it up to the level where the album is, as it should al- ready be there. We pull together to work as an instrument, as one."

SHARON R. FOX