Week of September 19, 1983
President Regan announces an agreement with Congress for a resolution that
permits the President to keep U.S. marines in Lebanon for 18 more months.
President Reagan, speaking on the shortwave service “Voice of America,” and, in
a broadcast aimed at Russia, said of his desire for world peace. “I’m attempting
to speak directly to the people of the Soviet Union. I’d like to talk about ideas and
feelings all of us share which I intend to communicate to the United Nations…”
We Americans are peace-loving people. We seek friendship not only with our
traditional allies but with our adversaries, too…”
President Regan challenges his critics to examine his record on placing women
in top government jobs and to stop “talking in generalities.”
Nightmare - Passengers shrieked and the pilot screamed “Get him off me!” after
a passenger cut off fuel to one engine on a commuter plane carrying 17. The
plane plunged about 700 feet until the aircraft was controlled. The plane was en
route from Washington to Montreal. The passenger, Christopher Bradshaw might
have been trying to commit suicide.
Erno Rubik
, inventor of the famed “Rubik’s Cube” and now
a millionaire at 39, is at it again. Rubik, from Hungary, is
working on something called Rubik’s Cheese. The plastic
cheese should be available for international marketing early
next year, perhaps under another name. The Cheese is
basically a cube in another shape. He just finished a 300-
paye manuscript - a sort of autobiography for William
Morrow & Co. He puts out a quarterly magazine - “Rubik’s”
dealing with “logic and fantasy. And he has set up a
foundation to offer grants to promising Hungarian inventors.
Sports -
Joe Montana throws three TD’s in the first half as the 49ers score 2 more times
on interceptions beating St. Louis 42-27.
Radio news -
Falling star - KMET-FM Los Angeles, once the darling of album rock radio is
falling apart. Seems that rival KROQ’s ascendance in the ratings has hurt the
station. Gone is longtime program director Sam Bellamy. She believes that
KROQ’s New Wave music and format would not have been accepted by her
KMET audience even if she had chosen that direction.
Week of September 19, 1983
Music news -
Paul McCartney’s first
single in a while
“Wonderful
Christmastime” will be
out around the first of
October. McCartney
also has a new album
coming out - “Pipes of
Peace” which includes
several duets with
Michael Jackson - “Say
Say Say” and “The
Man.”
Chrysalis Records says
it is re-issuing Billy
Idol’s “Dancing With
Myself” - a tune that is
three years old. Seems
that MTV play of “White
Wedding” has gained
Idol acceptance in
mainstream top-40
and the label hopes “Dancing” will continue the momentum.
Besides, Idol’s next album isn’t quite ready.
Asia has suddenly cancelled 35 tour dates. Geffen Records says that the band
has become involved in a major project for MTV, but others believe it may be
poorer than expected ticket sales.
At the movies -
Star Wars Return of the Jedi
Easy Money
Wargames
The Final Option
Getting It On
Strange Invaders
Vacation
The Final Option
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Week of September 19, 1983
More Radio News -
“Rock of the 80’s” programmer Rick Carroll is negotiating to bring his new hits
format to New York (it will never happen).
Roz Frank, WNBC helicopter traffic reporter is filling in for afternooner Howard
Stern. She did a good job while doing the same for Don Imus.
More New York as talker WABC splits morning team “Ross and Wilson.” Actually,
Ross Brittain got his walking papers. He says his firing came as a complete
surprise. “Now I’m a member of the Dan Ingram Home For Unemployed Disk
Jockeys.”
WFIL Philadelphia is bringing back Jim
Nettleton for mornings on the oldies-based
station.
Jim Pewter is named program director of
oldies KRLA Los Angeles.
Sony introduces “Super Walkman.”
More Music news
- New book “Loving
John,” by May Pang, currently the creative
director at Famous Music. It’s the story of the
relationship between John Lennon, Yoko
Ono and May Pang.
Top Country
New Looks From An Old Lover - B.J.
Thomas
Baby What About You - Crystal Gayle
Paradise Tonight - Charly McClain & Mickey Gilley
Night games - Charley Pride
How Could I Love Her So Much - Johnny Rodriguez
Flight 309 To Tennessee - Shelly West
Sometimes I Get Lucky and Forget - Gene Watson
Nobody But You - Don Williams
What Am I Gonna Do - Merle Haggard
Week of September 19, 1983
Top Hits in Britain -
Wings Of a Dove - Madness
Red Red Wine - UB40
Give It Up - KC & The Sunshine Band
Mama - Genesis
Tonight I Celebrate My Love - Peabo Bryson and Roberta Flack
Gold - Spandau Ballet
I’m Still Standing - Elton John
Walking in the Rain - Modern Romance
Top Albums This Week -
Synchronicity - Police
An Innocent Man - Billy Joel
Alpha - Asia
Flashdance - Soundtrack
Lawyers In Love - Jackson Browne
Staying Alive - Soundtrack
Let’s Dance - David Bowie
Pyromania - Def Leppard
Eliminator - ZZ Top
Speaking in Tongues - Talking
Heads
The Principle of Moments -
Robert Plant
Reach the Beach - The Fixx
The Wild Heart - Stevie Nicks
Keep It Up - Loverboy
Metal Health - Quiet Riot
Greatest Hits - Air Supply
Cold Hearted - Rick James
She Works Hard For The Money
- Donna Summer
Flick of the Switch - AC/DC
Frontiers - Journey
Rhythm of Youth - Men Without
Hats
Hot Hits -
The Safety Dance - Men Without Hats
Maniac - Michael Sembello
Tell Her About It - Billy Joel
Every Breath You Take - Police
Week of September 19, 1983
Total Eclipse of the Heart - Bonnie Tyler
Puttin’ On The Ritz - Taco
Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics
Don’t Cry - Asia
Human Nature - Michael Jackson
Making Love Out Of Nothing At All - Air
Supply
(She’s) Sexy at 17 - Stray Cats
She Works Hard For The Money - Donna
Summer
Lawyers In Love - Jackson Browne
Promises Promises - Naked Eyes
True - Spandau Ballet
(Keep Feeling) Fascination - Human League
It’s a Mistake - Men At Work
I’ll Tumble 4 Ya - Culture Club
Human Touch - Rick Springfield
How Am I Supposed To Live Without You -
Laura Branigan
Week of September 19, 1983
