1976 Billboard Disco Compilation Consensus Charts!!!

[remicks]

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Eddie Kendricks charts 4 titles this week with 3 of those in the Top 10!!! (#7-9-10-25) This must be a first for us!!! I didn't check it--but rather rare, I think.

This is what I still yet don't get Marky ......four songs from the same album ..... if they were bundled together ...wouldn't Eddie be at #1 ???? :roll: :-?

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[markydefad]

Originally Posted by remicks

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This is what I still yet don't get Marky ......four songs from the same album ..... if they were bundled together ...wouldn't Eddie be at #1 ???? :roll: :-?

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oh my pal remicks!!! let me try to 'splain.

Yes, technically if I bundled the 4 Eddie tracks together he would tie B.C.G for #2 with 52 points....BUT...

I realized this when I bundled before (Labelle's "LADY MARMALADE" & "WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU") that I was giving one of the records more points than it actually earned. Each chart lists the Kendricks songs in different combos....

(for the record, Record World shows the Eddie Kendricks records (3 titles together) peaking at #7...so I don't want to overstate their impact. One track goes to #5 next week...and then they all fade away...so...)

Let's review...

2/21/76 chart:

A = IT'S NOT WHAT WHAT YOU GOT/ HE'S A FRIEND/ CHAINS (all 3 titles bundled @ #5 for 11 points.
B= IT'S NOT WHAT YOU GOT (#7 for 9 points)
C= HE'S A FRIEND/ GET IT WHILE IT'S HOT (#3 for 13 points)
D= CHAINS (#3 for 13 points)
E= none
F= IT'S NOT WHAT YOU GOT (#10 for 6 points)

A= 11
B= 9
C= 13
D= 13
E= 0
F= 6
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Total = 52

But I decided to give each track its individual ranking--unless they tie in point totals (which will start to happen)..

HE'S A FRIEND = 11 (A) + 13 (C) + 6 (F) = 30
IT'S NOT WHAT YOU GOT = 11 (A) + 9 (B) +6 (E) = 26
CHAINS = 11 (A) + 13 (D) = 24
GET IT WHILE IT'S HOT = 13 (C) = 13

This way I can track the actual points given each title.

As I mentioned before, I bundled the 2 Labelle tracks together in my charts--but in reality when I did the year-end rankings I found that LADY MARMALADE had earned 253 points for its mentions while WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU had only earned 149.

So by bundling them together, I had sorta overstated the chart power of one title. The Billboard charts like to bundle so it can list more titles. Everything from a certain source is bundled--especially on chart A...the others pick and choose on weekly whims (or so it seems).

However, if an entire LP is charting (Salsoul Orchestra, for example.. soon "A LOVE TRILOGY" ) with "all cuts" or "entire LP" stated, it's all bundled together. This becomes problematic with some upcoming LPS--particulary THE BROTHERS "DON'T STOP NOW"...a bunch of different tracks are listed individually or in different combos but some charts just say "DON'T STOP NOW" - The Brothers (RCA LP)--not "ENTIRE LP" or "ALL CUTS"..just the title of the LP which is also the title of a certain track....I'm stopped in my charting tracks trying to decide whether to bundle it all or list it separately.

What would you do? :o

[remicks]

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I understand the problem .....in some cases, bundling seems fair . Seems like the some total of any given project should be combined to reflect that artist's collective current club impact. For instance if Eddie Kendricks is going strong in various regions ...but with different songs in each region ...adding them together reflects how well he is doing nationally because of all these several cuts getting play from this one project.

In the case of Diana Ross's Chic produced album . Were "I'm Coming Out " and "Upside Down " combined as a singular Diana Ross disco effort ??
Or did they chart seperately ??

And then there's a case like the THANK GOD IT's FRIDAY ST . Do all those songs get bundled as one project ? Then because of the universal success of "LAST DANCE " every other song on the album gets to ride Donna's coattails and technically all the songs make it to #1 too ...... Diana Ross has a #1 hit ...with "LIVIN' LOVIN' GIVIN' as does Paul Jabara with "DISCO QUEEN "

So I'm no help at all ...... :roll: .. it is a tough one to sort out ..... and my head hurts ........
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[thommy2458]

Originally Posted by remicks

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In the case of Diana Ross's Chic produced album . Were "I'm Coming Out " and "Upside Down " combined as a singular Diana Ross disco effort ??
Or did they chart seperately ??

They both came out at the
same time,and were listed
together along with "My Old
Piano"(I think)

And then there's a case like the THANK GOD IT's FRIDAY ST . Do all those songs get bundled as one project ? Then because of the universal success of "LAST DANCE " every other song on the album gets to ride Donna's coattails and technically all the songs make it to #1 too ...... Diana Ross has a #1 hit ...with "LIVIN' LOVIN' GIVIN' as does Paul Jabara with "DISCO QUEEN "

Actually,it was between "last
dance" and Patti Brooks "after
dark"-these were the two that
got most of the play.In fact,at
one point Patti overtook the
chart listing in Billboard for the TGIF LP-but I differ to
Marky for the definitive answer!
So I'm no help at all ...... :roll: .. it is a tough one to sort out ..... and my head hurts ........
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What was so great about the
forefathers of disco,was that
they would play LP cuts-they
were adventurous and fearless.How many times
did the DJ and their audience
do the work for the labels
by discovering the next single?
Towards the mid to late 80's DJ's would stop this trend-unless there was a 12" mix
in their hands,fuhgettaboutit.

Great question Remicks-and
one that caused alot of problems in that Billboard
book.They SHOULD have
asked Marky to do the damn
thing anyways!
Thom

[Disco Funk]

Eddie Kendricks charts 4 titles this week with 3 of those in the Top 10!!! (#7-9-10-25) This must be a first for us!!! I didn't check it--but rather rare, I think

I didn't realize that 'He's A Friend' had such huge singles back then. That Philly/Norman Harris sound certainly worked its magic. Then again, if you have your record company really promoting your work, you tend to get more airplay. I wish Motown/Universal would stop messing around with compilation after compilation of Kendricks stuff and release his LPs. He's a Friend paired with Goin Up In Smoke would make an awesome 2 on 1 CD.

Disco Funk

[DISCODISK]

Originally Posted by Disco Funk

I wish Motown/Universal would stop messing around with compilation after compilation of Kendricks stuff and release his LPs.

Disco Funk

but they are, well hippo-select are,
vol 1 double c.d set out now contains 4 albums
Tracks: DISC 1: ALL BY MYSELF [1971] - 1. Let's Go Back to Day One; 2. This Used To Be The House Of Johnnie Mae; 3. I Did It All For You; 4. It’s So Hard for Me To Say Good-Bye; 5. Something’s Burning; 6. Can I; 7. Didn’t We; PEOPLE…HOLD ON [1972] - 8. If You Let Me; 9. Let Me Run Into Your Lonely Heart; 10. Day By Day; 11. Girl You Need A Change of Mind; 12. Someday We’ll Have A Better World; 13. My People, Hold On; 14. Date With The Rain; 15. Eddie’s Love; 16. I’m On The Sidelines; 17. Just Memories; DISC 2: EDDIE KENDRICKS [1973]- 1. Only Room For Two; 2. Darling Come Back Home; 3. Each Day I Cry A Little; 4. Can’t Help What I Am; 5. Keep On Truckin’; 6. Any Day Now; 7. Not On The Outside; 8. Where Do You Go (Baby); 9. Please Don’t Go Away; FOR YOU [1974]- 10. One Tear; 11. Shoeshine Boy; 12. Deep And Quiet Love; 13. Let Yourself Go; 14. If; 5. If You Think (You Can); 16. Time In A Bottle.

as with all hippo-select motown stuff its 5000 copies only and they are also doing the same with david ruffin albums, the unreleased david ruffin album now sold out i saw sell for a whopping $200 on ebay u.k :o

[remicks]

Originally Posted by Disco Funk

I didn't realize that 'He's A Friend' had such huge singles back then. That Philly/Norman Harris sound certainly worked its magic.

Disco Funk

Yep .....one of the best Philadelphia International LPs ...... that Motown ever put out !!!! :P 8)


OK I just had another thought ( DANGER DANGER Will Robinson)
Let's look at who's reporting :

Billboard charts:

A= Top 15 Audience Response Records in NYC Discos

B= Top 15 Retail Best Sellers: Downstairs Records (NYC)

C= Top 15 Retail Best Sellers: Colony Records (NYC)

D=Top 15 Retail Best Sellers: Melody Song Shops (Brooklyn, Queens)

E= Top 15 Audience Response Records in LA/ San Diego Discos:

F= Special Guest City Chart: Top 15 Audience Response Records

We've got DJ's and Retailers reporting what's hot for them

It seems like charts A, E & F should be taken at their word for which cuts are working for them . These are the specific songs the DJ's are choosing to spin in their clubs .

Charts B,C, & D are stores reporting what's going out the door . Now it seems unlikely that each time they sell an Eddie Kendricks album ..... they are asking, "And for which songs are you buying this album ?? " ...and then keeping track of that info .....
Seems like once a person is committed to buying the whole album ( as opposed to just a single song on a 12" or 45) they are buying it because of the potential of the entirety of the package . IOW ... They want every song to be found there ....


So .......what about that ....Mr Fong????

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[markydefad]

Hi kidz....sorry but I've been too busy this weekend to post the chart for 2/28/76. I'm afraid you will have to wait another week to see MISS ROSS debut LOVE HANGOVER!!!! :D :D :D

Well worth the wait, eh???

[markydefad]

February 28, 1976

Billboard Pop Chart Top 5:
1) THEME FROM ‘S.W.A.T.’ – Rhythm Heritage (1st week)
2) 50 WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR LOVER – Paul Simon
3) LOVE MACHINE (Pt.1) – The Miracles
4) ALL BY MYSELF – Eric Carmen
5) DECEMBER, 1963 (Oh, What A Night) – The Four Seasons

Billboard Soul/R&B Chart #1:
1) SWEET THING – Rufus Feat. Chaka Khan (2nd week)

Items in BOLD charted on the Disco charts
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I'm experimenting typing this in Word and then transferring it over here---pay no attention to me.

Ohhh baby---I just noticed 5002 posts!!!!!!!!!!!!! I thought Dom Perignon was gonna flow outta my computer at 5000!!! :lol:

OK, let's add some more.
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Disco Action

Record World "National Disco File Top 20" #1: MOVIN' (week #2); (This is the chart being used by Joel Whitburn in his book for this time period--you know, the one chart versus 5 or 6, sometimes 7-- chart thang.)

But I've resolved that issue by combining the 6 Billboard charts into one.

New Rule: from now on there will be a constant 6 charts published each week through the end of August, 1976--when a national chart takes the place of this format. 3 NYC retailers and 3 audience response charts from NYC, LA/San Diego and a guest city will be printed each week.


Billboard charts:

A= Top 15 Audience Response Records in NYC Discos
(#1= THAT’S WHERE THE HAPPY PEOPLE GO) (1st week)
B= Top 15 Retail Best Sellers: Downstairs Records (NYC)
(#1= NIGHT AND DAY) (1st week)
C= Top 15 Retail Best Sellers: Colony Records (NYC)
(#1= MORE, MORE, MORE) (2nd week)
D= Top 15 Retail Best Sellers: Melody Song Shops (Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island)
(#1= LOVE HANGOVER) (1st week)
E= Top 15 Audience Response Records in LA/ San Diego Discos:
(#1= MORE, MORE, MORE (3rd week)
F= Special Guest City Chart: Top 15 Audience Response Records in Boston Discos:
(#1 = JUMP FOR JOY) (1st reported week)


6 charts with 15 items apiece; 15 points for a #1; 1 point for a #15; 90 maximum points. Add them up and voila!....


THE DISCO COMPILATION CONSENSUS TOP 50 + 7

Chart #71 (volume 2: #9 ): February 28, 1976

1) MORE, MORE, MORE - Andrea True Connection
(Buddah 45/ 12" promo) (80 points/ charts ABCDEF)
7 weeks on the chart/ 4th week @ #1/ Last week: #1 (+/-0)
2) TURN THE BEAT AROUND - Vicki Sue Robinson
(RCA LP/45) (55 points/ABCD_F)
3 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #17 (+15)
3) MIGHTY HIGH - Mighty Clouds of Joy
(ABC LP) (39 points/ charts A___EF)
13 weeks on the chart/ 1 week @ #1/ Last week: #3 (+/-0)
4) STREET TALK - B.C.G. (Bob Crewe Generation)
(20th Century disco edit/12" promo) (38 points/ABC_E_)
5 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #2 (-2)
5) IT'S NOT WHAT YOU GOT - Eddie Kendricks
(Tamla LP) (30 points/A_CD__)
5 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #9 (+4)
6) SPANISH HUSTLE - The Fatback Band
(Event LP (retail)/12" promo) (30 total points/ charts A_C_F)
9 weeks on the chart/ 1 week @#1/ Last week: #5 (-1)
7) THAT'S WHERE THE HAPPY PEOPLE GO - The Trammps
(Atlantic - U.K. Import) (29 points/A____F)
3 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #21 (+14)
8. WOW - (The Disco Sound of) Andre Gagnon
(London 45) (27 points/ABCD__)
6 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #11 (+3)
9) HE'S A FRIEND - Eddie Kendricks
(Tamla LP) (24 points/A____F)
5 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #7 (-2)
10) CHANGIN' - Brass Construction
(UA LP) (23 points/AB_DEF)
5 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #35 (+25)

11) I HEAR A SYMPHONY - Hank Crawford (w/Patti Austin (vocal) )
(Kudu LP) (22 points/AB_D__)
3 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #14 (+3)
12) LET'S GROOVE - Archie Bell & The Drells
(TSOP 45/LP) (22 points/A____F)
12 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #6 (-6)
13) MOVIN' - Brass Construction
(United Artists LP) (21 points/AB_D_F)
6 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #4 (-9)
14) HEART BE STILL - Carl Graves
(A&M 45) (19 points/BCD)
3 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #19 (+5)
15) SALSA - Luis Ramirez
(Cotique 45) (19 points/ BCD)
4 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #15 (+/-0)
16) ONLY YOUR LOVE - The Tymes
(RCA LP) (18 points/BC)
2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #26 (+10)
17) * NIGHT AND DAY – John Davis & The Monster Orchestra
(SAM Records LP/45) (17 points/ AB)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT
18. AUTUMN LEAVES - Jon-Wite Group
(Cenpro 45) (16 points/BCF)
3 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #50 (+32)
19). * LOVE HANGOVER – Diana Ross :D :D :D :D
(Motown LP) (16 points/ BD)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT
20) JUMP FOR JOY - Biddu Orchestra
(Epic 45) (15 points/F)
14 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #31 (+11)

21) BOHANNON'S BEAT - Hamilton Bohannon
(Dakar LP) (14 points/E)
7 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #8 (-13)
22) EVERYTHING IS LOVE - Mighty Clouds of Joy
(ABC LP) (13 points/ chart A)
11 weeks on the chart/ last week: #23 (+1)
23) "DISCO TREK" LP - various artists
"A TOM MOULTON MIX" Track list:
1 Look Me Up - Blue Magic (5:52 )
2 Got to Get You Back - Sons of Robin Stone (4:32)
3 Mama Never Told Me - Sister Sledge (5:21)
4 You Call Me Back - Clyde Brown (4:43 )
5 Time - Jackie Moore (4:21)
6 This World - Sweet Inspirations (5:45)
7 I Can Understand It - Valentinos (5:01)
8 Getting Uptown (To Get Down) - United Eight (4:27 )
(Atlantic LP) (13 points/C)
3 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #37 (+14)
24) CHAINS - Eddie Kendricks
(Tamla LP) (12 points/A)
5 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #10 (-14)
25) SING A SONG - Earth, Wind & Fire
(Columbia LP/45) (12 points/E)
11 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #30 (+5)
26) GET IT WHILE IT'S HOT - Eddie Kendricks
(Tamla LP) (11 points/C)
2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #25 (-1)
27) I FEEL A GROOVE COMIN' ON - Bobby Womack
UA LP/ 12" promo) (11 points/ D)
9 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #39 (+12)
28. DO WHAT YOU FEEL - Atlanta Disco Band
(Ariola America LP) (10 points/ E)
9 weeks on the chart/ last week: #18 (-10)
29) MASADA - Joe Thomas
(Groove Merchant LP) (10 points/D)
6 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #20 (-9)
30) * LOVE FOR HIRE – Richard Hewson Orchestra
(Splash 45 (dist. by Private Stock) (9 points/C)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT

31) * MADISON (Spirit The Power) – Hank Crawford
(Kudu LP) (9 points/ B)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT
32) * JUST AN OLD-FASHIONED MEDLEY (Swanee, Toot Toot Toosie Goodbye, Oh You Beautiful Doll, Best Things In Life Are Free, Blue Skies, I'm Looking Over A Four Leaf Clover) – Wing & A Prayer Fife & Drum Corps
(Wing & A Prayer LP) (9 points/ F)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT
33) SING A HAPPY FUNKY SONG - Miz Davis
(Now Records 45) (9 points/ E)
3 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #34 (+1)
34) I LOVE MUSIC - The O'Jays
(Phila. Intl. LP version) (8 points /A)
19 weeks on the chart/ #1 for 4 weeks/ Last week: #28 (-6)
35) * MORE – Carol Williams
(Salsoul 45) (8 points/ F)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT
36) SHACK UP - Banbarra
(UA LP) (8 points/E)
3 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #40 (+4)
37) TO THE MAX - The Tymes
(RCA LP) (8 points/C)
2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #27 (-10)
38. SPIDER MAN - Ramsey Lewis
(Columbia LP) (7 points/E)
7 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #32 (-6)
39) (R) PLEASE STAY (B); ”COLLAGE” LP (C) – Eddie Drennon & B.B.S. Unlimited
(Friends & Co. LP) (6 points/ BC)
3 weeks each on the chart/ Last week: n/c (last charted 2/14/76 @ #14 / LP = #44) (R/ +5)
40) TELL THE WORLD HOW I FEEL ABOUT 'CHA, BABY - Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes (featuring Teddy Pendergrass)
(Phila. Intl. LP) (6 points/AD)
13 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #16 (-24)


41) * PARTY TIME – The Fatback Band
(Event LP) (6 points/ F)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT
42) STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT - Bette Midler
(Atlantic LP/12" promo) (6 points/ E)
3 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #42 (+/-0)
43) (Are You Ready) DO THE BUS STOP - The Fatback Band
(Event LP) (5 points/E)
3 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #55 (+12)
44) * I’M GOING THROUGH CHANGES NOW – Brown Sugar (Clydie King)
(Capitol 45) (5 points/ D)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT (I just checked this at Gemm—someone is asking $221.18 for it!!!) :o :roll:
45) JEALOUSY - Natural Order
(Sounds Of Wash. D.C. 45) (5 poinst/C)
2 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #60 (+15)
46) DANCE, DANCE, DANCE - Charlie Calello ( says "Challels")
(Ariola 45/ 12" promo) (4 points/E)
5 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #46 (+/-0)
47) EXTRA, EXTRA (Read All About It)- Ralph Carter
(Mercury 45 disco version (retail)/ DJ only 12" promo (clubplay)/ (4 points/ chart A)
13 weeks on the chart/ 2 weeks @ #1/ Last week: #12 (-35)
48. (R) LEMME SEE YA GITCHYER THING OFF, BABY – Crystal Grass
(Philips Import 45 (4 points/F)
2 weeks on the chart/ RETURN (last charted 2/7/76 @ #26)
49) ZONE - Rhythm Makers
(Vigor 45) (4 points/D)
5 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #13 (-36)
50) * EVERYBODY’S GOTTA DO SOMETHING – The Originals
(Motown 45) (3 points/ B)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT

51) "THE SALSOUL ORCHESTRA" LP (All Cuts) - The Salsoul Orchestra
LP tracks: 1) SALSOUL HUSTLE; 2) GET HAPPY; 3) CHICAGO BUS STOP; 4) YOU'RE JUST THE RIGHT SIZE; 5) TANGERINE; 6) TALE OF THREE CITIES; 7) SALSOUL RAINBOW and 8. LOVE LETTERS
(Salsoul LP) (3 points/ chart E)
17 weeks on the chart/3 non-consecutive weeks @ #1)/ Last week: #36 (-15)
52) * I’LL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS – The Pearls
(Private Stock 45) (2 points/B)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT
53) LOS CONQUISTADORES CHOCOLATES - Johnny Hammond
(Milestone LP) (2 points/ D)
4 weeks on the chart/Last week: #56 (+3)
54) * THANK YOU BABY (Pt. 1 & 2) – Leone Thomas (says “Leon”)
(Don King Records 45) (2 points/C)
1 week on the chart/ DEBUT
55) (R) VENUS – Frankie Avalon
(De-Lite 45) (2 points/ F)
4 weeks on the chart: RETURN (last charted 1/31/76 @ #40)
56) * STAY/ (R) GOLDEN YEARS – David Bowie
(RCA LP) (1 point each/ E)
1 week/ 2 weeks on the chart/ DEBUT/ RETURN (last charted 1/17/76 @ #45)
57) UNION MAN - The Cate Brothers
(Asylum 45/LP) 1 point/F)
6 weeks on the chart/ Last week: #57 (+/-0)
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STATS:

#14, 16, 18, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42, 44, 45, 46, 49, 50, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 & 57 NOT listed in Joel Whitburn's Hot Dance/Disco (1974 - 2003) book.

* = DEBUT (12):
17) * NIGHT AND DAY – John Davis & The Monster Orchestra (AB)
19) * LOVE HANGOVER – Diana Ross (BD)
30) * LOVE FOR HIRE – Richard Hewson Orchestra (C)
31) * MADISON (Spirit The Power) – Hank Crawford (B)
32) * JUST AN OLD-FASHIONED MEDLEY (Swanee, Toot Toot Toosie Goodbye, Oh You Beautiful Doll, Best Things In Life Are Free, Blue Skies, I'm Looking Over A Four Leaf Clover) – Wing & A Prayer Fife & Drum Corps (F)
35) * MORE – Carol Williams (F)
40) * PARTY TIME – The Fatback Band (F)
44) * I’M GOING THROUGH CHANGES NOW – Brown Sugar (D)
50) * EVERYBODY’S GOTTA DO SOMETHING – The Originals (B)
52) * I’LL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS – The Pearls (B)
54) * THANK YOU BABY (Pt. 1 & 2) – Leone Thomas (C)
57) * STAY – David Bowie (E)

(R) = RETURN (4):
39) (R) PLEASE STAY – Eddie Drennon & B.B.S. Unlimited (B)
48. (R) LEMME SEE YA GITCHYER THING OFF, BABY – Crystal Grass (F)
55) (R) VENUS – Frankie Avalon (F)
56) (R) GOLDEN YEARS - David Bowie (E)

DROPPED OFF (17):
* LADY BUMP/THE LADY BUMPS ON - Penny McLean (was #22/ 15 weeks on the chart/ *will return
*THE BOHANNON WALK - Hamilton Bohannon (was #24/ 3 weeks on the chart/ * will return)
RAIN - Blanche Carter (was #29/ 5 weeks on the chart
*AFRICAN SYMPHONY - Henry Mancini & His Concert Orchestra (was #33/ 8 weeks on the chart/ * will return)
FIND MY WAY – Cameo (was #38/ 11 weeks on the chart)
*ELEANOR RIGBY - Wing & A Prayer Fife & Drum Corps (was #41/ 1 week on the chart/ * will return)
BROTHERS AND SISTERS – MFSB (was #43/ 2 weeks on the chart)
*FEEL THE SPIRIT (In ’76) – Leroy Hutson & The Free Spirit Symphony (was #45/ 3 weeks on the chart/ * will return)
* LIVING IN ECSTASY – Ecstasy (was #47/ 1 week on the chart/ * will return)
*NUMBER ONEDERFUL –Jay & The Techniques (was # 48/ 3 weeks on the chart/ * will return)
SEXY LADY – Jumbo ’76 (was # 49/ 2 weeks on the chart)
DISCO HOP – 3rd World Band (was #51/ 1 week on the chart)
HURT – Liz Torres (was #52/ 1 week on the chart)
THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC – The Softones (was #53/ 10 weeks on the chart)
BUCK HEAD – Atlanta Disco Band (was #54/ 6 weeks on the chart)
CHARLESTON HUSTLE – MFM Orchestra (was #58/ 2 weeks on the chart)
IT’S LOVE – Atlanta Disco Band (was #59/ 2 weeks on the chart)

Movin' On Up: Biggest Movers:
AUTUMN LEAVES + 32 (from # 50 up to # 18.)
CHANGIN’ +25 (from # 35 up to # 10)
JEALOUSY +15 (from # 60 up to # 45)
TURN THE BEAT AROUND +15 (from # 17 up to # 2)

I'm Goin' Down: Biggest Drops:
ZONE –36 (from #13 down to # 49)
EXTRA, EXTRA (Read All About It) –35 (from #12 down to #47)

In The Long Run: Longest Chart Run:
I LOVE MUSIC (19 weeks)
"THE SALSOUL ORCHESTRA" LP (17 weeks)
JUMP FOR JOY (14 weeks)

THE FINAL TALLY:

57 items this week; last week 60
+12 debuts +4 returns/ -17 dropoffs
1 record on all 6 charts (Andrea True Connection @ #1)
2 records on 5 charts (Vicki Sue Robinson @ #2 & Brass Construction @ #10!!!)
3 records on 4 charts
7 records on 3 charts
8 records on 2 charts
36 records on only 1 chart
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What's It All About, Mar-keeey???
(Is it just for old disco we live???..... ..well is it???)

[BACKSTORY]
Tom Moulton column 2/28/76:
“Stacking up as the hottest sound this week is the “Love Hangover” cut on Diana Ross’ new album…..you recognize a similarity between Ross & Donna Summer [!!!!]….when played in discos, with the volume up and the highs coming through, it should prove a natural winner.”

Fred Bronson; Billboard Book of Number One Hits:
“she [Miss Ross] rebounded with a number one single [“Mahogany”]…for a follow-up, Motown went with another ballad “I Thought It Took a Little Time (But Today I Fell in Love).” The first single from the DIANA ROSS LP, it was moving slowly up the chart when people began to take notice of another track on the album, “Love Hangover.”

Among those taking notice were the Fifth Dimension, who had reorganized since the departure of Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. Signed to ABC Records, the Dimension released a single of “Love Hangover.”

Motown reacted quickly by rushing out Diana’s single. Both versions entered the Hot 100 on April 3, 1976; Diana debuted at 78 and the Fifth Dimension came in at 95. Three weeks later the Fifth Dimension had peaked at number 80.”

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Miss Ross debuts here @ #19 her first week out—already topping chart D (#1) and getting a mention on chart B (#15). Moulton/ or the chart typist spells her name “DiaNNa”!!!) GRRRRRRRRRR….. :x

Andrea True retains the #1 crown for the 4th week with her best score yet –80 out of 90 points!! Misss True once again has the only 6 chart record.

ATC’s stats:
A= #2; B= #4; C= #1; D= #2; E = #1; F= #6

Vicki Sue Robinson vaults up to #2 from #17 in her 3rd week on the chart. VSR is across the board in NYC and also charting in guest city Boston.

VSR’s stats:
A= #7; B= #2; C= #4; D= #3; E= n/c; F= #9

Mighty High holds at # 3 for the 3rd week in a row—12 consecutive weeks in the Top 7.

B.C.G. drops 2 places from #2 to #4—no charting on D or F this week.

Eddie Kendricks (the subject of some controversy ‘round here last week regarding my rankings!!) :P peaks one of his LP tracks “It’s Not What You Got” at #5.

The Trammps move their still English import “That’s Where The Happy People Go” into the Top 10 for the first time. Ranking # 7 with 29 points (15 from A and 14 from F—no retail/ no LA action yet.

John Davis debuts his disco version of Cole Porter’s “Night And Day” @ #17; his LP is comprised of all Cole Porter tracks done in a disco style. This is one standard cover that will get good traction here on this chart.

Another movie song “More” from the 1963 Italian shockumentary “Mondo Cane” debuts @ #35 by Carol Williams on the Salsoul label. Was there a 12” on this??? It’s charting only in Boston this week.

Note the label on #54 “Thank You Baby” by Leone (says ‘Leon”) Thomas. Yes, it’s the same boxing impresario Don King, who musta been in the record business at this time and who later propelled Mike Tyson to heavyweight champion of the world.

The Pearls from England chart another old standard “I’ll See You In My Dreams”—not to be confused with another old chestnut, “I’ll Be Seeing You” that Jeff Evans charted a couple weeks back. Have we run out of old standards to discofy yet, guys??? The answer is obviously , NO!!!!!!!!! :roll: :o :-? :P

Next week, on 3/6/76, we have a total of 55 items: 8 debuts, 9 returns, and 17 dropoffs.
5 records move into the Top 10: 4 new items and one a return.
Debuts include additional titles by Vicki Sue Robinson & Wing & A Prayer plus new stuff from Smokey Robinson, South Side Coalition (says “Colition”), 5000 Volts, Street People (Raymond Dahrouge’s group), Peter Popper (loved your inhalants!!) :lol: :oops: :D and Rock Gazers.

Will Andrea True remain on the top of the heap???? :-?
Or will Vicki Sue topple her???
Or will Miss Ross shove them both aside like they were Mary Wilson at the Motown 25th Anniversary Special??? “Outta my way, bitches!!!!” :lol: The DIVAS are takin’ over the disco charts. DIVA DRAMA guaranteed. Stay tuned….

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DISCO MIX by Tom Moulton

Column #69: 2/28/76

(NEW YORK) –Stacking up as the hottest sound this week is the “Love Hangover” cut on Diana Ross’ new album. Although the song starts slowly, it soon breaks into a faster sound, with a brief hand-clapping segment leading the way. Eventually, the listener is given a group sound with Ross singing the leads. Interestingly, earlier in the song, you recognize a similarity between Ross and Donna Summer.

This is the closest thing to heavy soul that the Motown songstress has ever done and it seems that the track is deliberately laid back so as not to make it too strong a sound. When played in discos, with the volume up and the highs coming through, it should prove a natural winner.

Midland International has just released Universe City’s debut LP which has two strong dance cuts in “Can You Get Down” and “Touch Me.” The “Can You Get Down” cut has a strong middle drum break, which will undoubtedly win attention in clubs.

The album was recorded here and partially in Philadelphia, and it features a strong horn sound with belting out vocals. At times, a good rock feel also surfaces.

Epic has just released the Temprees’ “I Found Love On A Disco Floor” single. The group, well known for ballads, has an up and bouncy number here and it comes off extremely well.

The Florida Disco DJ Assn., following its third meeting on the setting up of a Record Pool, has begun requesting that promotional product (25 copies of LPs and 50 copies of single releases) be sent to its headquarters in Miami—P.O. Box 396, Miami, Fla. 33145.

Bo Crane, spokesman, also tells us that RCA has slated a product presentation for members at the Honey For The Bears Monday (1). Disks scheduled for release over the next few months will be spotlighted.

Bell, a Detroit label, is creating some good vibes with its “Let It Move” single by the Colours. The record is a good instrumental featuring a solid sax track. There are also some background vocals. Over all, the sound is different and very melodic.

Roulette in finally releasing Ecstasy, Passion & Pain’s “Touch And Go” single. The long version, available on the flip side of the commercial disk will also debut the label’s use of 12-inch promotional disks. Most DJs who have heard the song have been asking when it was going to be released. The answer is this week. [“A Tom Moulton Mix”, BTW]
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Coming Soon To a Disco Near You


TOUCH AND GO
GET UP AND BOOGIE (That's Right!)
HURT SO BAD
I LOVE TO LOVE
LET THE MUSIC PLAY
MOVIN' LIKE A SUPERSTAR
DISCO LADY
FIRST CHOICE THEME/AIN’T HE BAD/ GOTTA GET AWAY (FROM YOU BABY)
THIS IS IT
& "A LOVE TRILOGY" featuring TRY ME I KNOW WE CAN MAKE IT & COULD IT BE MAGIC!!!


In the column next to the charts, Billboard features ads for 2 LPs shipping next week from Warner Brothers:
1) Ashford & Simpson's "COME AS YOU ARE"
2) First Choice's "LET US ENTERTAIN YOU"
Then says: "You've Been Warned."
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Today's chart was typed while listening to:

LET’S GROOVE: 1976 – a cd comp sent to me by “remicks”—thanks again!!! Includes “Zone” and “African Symphony” and other goodies very tastefully assembled. This got 2 spins!!!

Now, I’m on THE ORIGINAL DISCO SELECTION: 30 DANCEFLOOR CLASSICS—a UK comp compiled by Ian Dewhirst.

[efunk_adelic]

it always amazed me that THEME FROM SWAT made it all the way to #1.... 8)