The Kilmarnock Standard du lieu suivant : Kilmarnock, Strathclyde, Scotland • 14

Albums galore to spin this taken a look around at the variety of albums available for Christmas amazing Christmas gifts this year and after a lot of thinning out I decided to list the following as to suit most music lovers I hope they help a little good hunting and merry Christmas WINGS GREATEST (EMI) The melodic ex-Beatle McCartney runs through the songs been selling since Wings took off in With twelve cuts the LP proves good value but I miss and the stunning even though Let on the of and Albert Admiral are in the line-up They should have made it a double LP! Clever original melodic and certain to interest all devotees past and present of the fab four fields his blues roots in his latest A water skier becomes a victim of a great white killer shark in "Jaws 2" 'Jaws 2' brings new terror ANTHONY Forrest and Tom Marshall emain at the ABC-1 with (X) until after the Christmas Eric Clapton remembers album listen to the lady who has been sadly neglected recently her soft sultry soul music still stirs many listeners PROFILEBEST OF EMMYLOU HARRIS (Warner Bros) The lady from Alabama who was influenced by the late Gram Parsons and who fronts the Hot Band with her pure country-rock vocals must sell well in the coming months with Dolly the classic and the old Carter family bluegrass favourite SANDY John Travolta (Poly Midsong) A big seller over this festive period but it really is a poor apology for pop music still convinced that JT is a dancer not a singer and most of these tracks prove that Gary cute away from comes over fairly well the two hits and sound better because they are well known The other tracks you can forget WORLD HITS James Last (Polydor) Subtitled this LP has the precise German Orchestra under the ever-watchful James dishing up disco-fied versions of standards like only have eyes for and If you've heard any of hundred or so albums know that whichever mood he tries to conjure up musically he usually succeeds this set is no exception BEST OF EARTH WIND AND FIRE (CBS) Any disco fan will flip a couple of somersaults and stay on the beat if they find this in their pile of gifts and are just three of the ten long songs included LIVE AND MORE Donna Summer (Casablanca) Double set of good vibes from the undisputed Queen of disco Including a long long long version of and a good smattering of her past hits like and feel the LP in colourful fold-out sleeve makes a fine gift with some classic disco production sounds from Giorgio SINGLES The Carpenters Hits recall quite easily from the Richard and Karen songbook include kind of hush' Mr and the groovy Occupants of interplanetary Even opponents of the lush sound cannot fault the magnificent production (A) arrives in small stowaway boy who plan to sail round the world Unfotunately the expedition is doomed to failure and they find themselves marooned on an uninhabited island they then discover that survival is not easy Another of a film "arrives on Sunday at the ABC-3and of course (U) Set in an unknown galaxy thousands of light years from earth Star Wars is an ex-hilerating tale of heroes their robot accomplices and dastardly villains It tells of Luke search for a beautiful young princess who is being kept prisoner by a villain called Tarkin a fun film for all the family a fairy tale never been a film like it! forget all three cinemas are closed on Christmas Day STEELY DAN Greatest Hits (ABC) Four sides of magical music from the west Coast Fagan and Becker have their best work slotted together here in the hands of musicians they handpicked through the years since Their Latin tinges on rock has proved to be a lasting force in the rock world miss a listen to and even if you buy the set for Christmas BACKLESS Eric Clapton (RSO) From the heavy traditional blues number in the through Danny Flowers Eric sounds good never forgotten his blues roots even if he tends to go a little now and then Best two on here in my opinion are JJ make love to you and his own out for which rolls on real easy! ROBERTA FLACK (Atlantic) Since her LP in 1969 Ms Flack has changed style little and because of that many one-time fans have deserted her but she still lets fly some superbly-executed albums as hear if you try this set ever I see you is a touching love song with warm vocals full of regret share my also by Joe Brooks is a little happier but still very much mood-music You owe yourself a ACROSS Seeks last epic for the race (7 6) Inverterate and lasting (7) 9 A trick to avoid 10 Point to tree for ornamental wear (4) Perpendicular since graphite (8) Comparatively pungent (6) Times about turn it will rub out (6) 17 Prolong or draw out (8) 18 A swell way of changing pitch (4) 21 Animals crossing (5) 22 Stand offish in theatre (7) Been under Saga (anag) Well fed (8 5) DOWN WALK BOOGIE (EMI) Following the old adage got it flaunt EMI issue an exciting twenty tracker featuring the biggest hits of the past twelve months Clout swirl in with while Jesse Green takes it and and Sheila Devotion is in the a well thought-out LP for the disco crowd the crowd who bought hits like in the from Marshall Hain and is from La Belle A Hit LP with no age limits on the listeners! DISCOMANIA Cafe Creme (RSO) Remember the beautifully strung together Beatles medley from late well here it is along with two other medleys of Len-nonMcCartney songs two up-tempo one fairly slow featuring everything from to and from to by Darlinda LIBRA Sept 24 Oct 23 let dreams distort your view of reality but instead set out to obtain all your aims with determination and you are sure to succeed be backward at coming forward when trying to gain the attention of a member of the opposite sex SCORPIO Oct 24 Nov 22 You could put your foot in it at a social event due to having a little to much alcohol and this be at all appreciated by the person involved Try to be diplomatic and admit your mistake gracefully SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 Dec 21 Make a definate effort to visit a friend or relative whom you seen for some time as they would be delighted to see you get involved in disputes with those in authority as you will only come out the loser CAPRICORN Dec 22 Jan 20 A social meeting with someone from your work field will prove very beneficial indeed and much will be achieved If thinking of the last minute shopping you will find this more successful than you hoped AQUARIUS Jan 21 Feb 19 A partner or close friend will have to be confronted and asked their intentions as they seem to want everything their own way and are willing to give nothing in return PISCES Feb 20 Mar 20 You will get the chance to work in a creative atmosphere when you are given an unusual job to do at work This is your chance to gain recognition so give it your best effort BAND ON THE TROT Arthur Mullard and Hylda Baker (Pye) The LP for those amongst your friends family enemies you really wnat to give a present to This is the awful collection of noise which includes go breaking my and the won that I it stinks but good fun for ten minutes ARIES Mar 21 April 20 Show a partner a little sympathy and they will confide in you about what is troubling them Your imagination could be causing you to think up all sorts of untrue situations TAURUS Apr 21 May 21 Members of your social circle have a new and exciting outing planned and you will be glad to be involved in all the the arrangements as new and interesting people will join you and one in particular will capture your total interest GEMINI May 22 June 21 You could find that a business relationship been involved in with a member of the opposite sex is developing into something with a romantic touch to it and this will be a very pleasant happening for you CANCER June 22 July 22 You certainly be short of offers for being taken out this week and your life will run at a hectic pace leaving you little time for anything other than socialising but to forget to consider your old friends in favour of new ones LEO July 23 Aug 23 Let your friends solve their differences on their own or you could end up falling out with them when you try to help Be noncommittal when aske for your opinions the best way VIRGO Aug 24 Sept 23 Most of your time will be taken up by your family especially children who will be most demanding but although you will be running around in circles trying to fulfil all your commitments it will be a very lively and happy time for you break when Kilmarnock Like its predecessor Jaws 2 is set in Amity a small holiday resort on the east coast of America Four years have passed since the great white shark terrorised the community but trouble comes back with a vengeance to the small town however get the impression that the producers have just jumped on the bandwagon of success It is an exciting nail-biting film in its own right The principal characters from the cast of Jaws have been retained with Roy Scheider playing chief of police From Sunday with a day off for Christmas Day is (U) at ABC-2 This rousing adventure has everything in it to make it terrific entertainment for all the family It tells the story of a man (Robert Logan) his two young daughters a lady photographer and a By Alex CHRISTMAS may only come once a year but when it comes it means a bonus for those who like to get out and enjoy themselves Tonight (Thursday) at Place in Galston personality vocalist Johnny Duncan entertains and tomorrow Mary Sinclair a singer with tremendous personality takes the stage Scottish Opera star Ian MacGregor is the Christmas Day attraction and he will present a mixed musical programme suited to the occasion Saturday night at the Parakeet in Hurlford sees Ron Bainbridge entertain Some Christmas magic at the same venue on Monday with the multitalented Graham Paul who sings tells jokes and uses doves in this speciality magic act Vocalist and instrumentalist Alec James is the Saturday night star at the Sorn Hotel and the following evening the Curragh Milligan Folk Group from Stonehouse entertain On Christmas Day the Sorn Hotel offers non-stop entertainment from 1 pm until midnight with the special appearance of rock roller Beau Brummel Christmas be Christmas without pantomime and over the holiday period you have two to choose from The Magnum Leisure Centre in Irvine has starring Russell Lane and John Murtagh as the Ugly Sisters And down at the Gaiety in Ayr again with New Ovation singer Anne Fields and comedian Lou Grant taking the main roles Ayrshire group the featuring Standard cartoonist Malky McCormack make a comeback at the Fenwick Hotel on Boxing Day after a two month lay-off The venue was originally to be the Golden Sheaf Hotel but has been switched Solution on page 39 1 His scotch zeal is uncommonly flowery (13) 2 Upper house cricket ground (5) 3 The flower of perfection (4) 4 Surpasses and is pre-eminent (6) it the limit when washing? (8) 6 Carries off someone illegally (7) Key office personnel (13) 12 Wet draws one from the orient (8) can be defended against attack (7) Red emu confused but composed (6) 19 Sounds very plucky (5) Has Ian found a continent? (4).