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Paga 4 Portland Observer Decem ber 20. 1979 ENTERTAINMENT HAPPENINGS THE OLD MEXICO RESTAURANT ENTERTAINMENT A r ^ y o L M ir e d o f l o o k i n g fo r good M e x ic a n food? I Look no moreTl The old Mexico restaurant is waiting to serve you with the best Mexican food in Portland. I at We re located Io ______ Dekumi [728N.E. Lunch Specials everyday $1.99 LOVE-LEE-LADEE X-MAS “SPECIAL" PEACHES & HERB “ HO T, HO T, H O T !” A veritable volcano o f excitement erupting on the pop music scene, Peaches & Herb's last albutnn 2 H O T !!, soared to the top o f the charts, garnering double platinum status with over two million copies sold. The three hit singles from the LP, "Shake Your Groove T h in g ," " W e ’ve G ot l.o v e ," and ' ‘Reunited, "combined to sell close to six million units, with "R eunited" alone accounting for over three million. Producer and MVP Records President Freddie Perren, known for his work with Yvonne Ellirnan, The Sylvers, Tavares, the Jackson 5 and Gloria Gaynor, employed his skills to make this fiery twosome the hottest duo in the record business. Peaches & Herb literally burned their names inexorably into just about every area o f the music world, from disco to pop to easy listening. A former arranger and pianist for Jerry Butler, Freddie Perren went from the position o f staff producer for Motown to owning his own production com pany, Grand Slam, his own studios, "M o m and Pop’ s Company Store,” and finally, his own record company, MVP. When he first formed MVP Records, Freddie knew he had to debut the label with a really hot talent that could carry his creative ideas to their fullest, and his choice was simple. Peaches & Herb, who made musical history with a string o f 60's hits, including "T o r Your Love, ” “ Love Is Stranger, " "Close Your Lyes, ” "United, "a n d "Let's Tall In Love, " were the logical pick. This past year saw Herb l ame and Linda Green, Peaches & Herb, accom plish much more than merely selling records and conquering the charts. In the spring, the dynamic duo performed at a benefit for D.C. Hospital hosted by the First Lady herself, Rosalyn Carter, who thanked Peaches & Herb personally for their help and generosity. And then, on September 16ih, I979, Peaches St Herb made history by becoming the first Black entertainment group to perform on mainland China. Their appearance was part of an NBC-TV Bob Hope Special and it was seen nationally. Judging from the response and the ratings, the duo was regarded equally as appealing and talented in China as in the United States. Linda especially enchanted the Chinese with her exotic costumes and glamorous ap peal. Peaches & Herb proved once again that they are an act with truly inter national appeal. The accomplishments o f the Polydor/M VP Records recording stars didn’ t stop at the Great Wall, either! Peaches & Herb appeared with Sammy Davis, Jr., at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, performing before enthusiastic standing room only crowds. Not only did they spark tumultuous ovations at each con cert, they won the love and respect o f the legendary Mr. Davis, who praised the pair to everyone within earshot. SRO engagements at the famed Greek T heatre in Los Angeles and Carnegie Hall in New York, as well as at every other major venue where they have ap peared, lead to only one conclusion-Peaches & Herb are superstars in every sense o f that abused expression. Each have that burning desire that explodes on stage, screen and records. With their latest Polydor/M VP release. TW ICE THE LIRE, and its initial single, "Roller Skatin M a te ," Peaches & Herb look like they are about to duplicate the success o f 2 H O T !! and that would be no small accomplishment. Their names should, by now, be etched on every music lover’ s memory. Singularly, they are Herb Fame and Linda Green. Together, they are PEACHES & HERB. More than the sum o f their exquisite parts. Twice the Talent...Twice the Fire! ST. V IN C E N T de P A U L /R A D IO KEX C H R IS T M A S FOOD DRIVE AUC TIO N, Saturday Dec. 15, 6 a.rn. to midnight. 1190 A M . l or information call, 235-7837. ENERGY. We can't afford to waste it. T h e tales! m elegant mnh y linger /e w e lry 1 FA C IA LS ............ 10.50 N A IL T IP S ........... 27.50 Reg. 38.00 G L A M O R O U S R IN G M A S T E R FOR "C IR C U S OF THE S T A R S .” Lola F a la n a . th e b e a u tifu l an d ta le n te d s in g e r-a c tre s s , is one o f th e ringmasters for the 4th annual "Circus of the S tars” airing Dec. 16, on CBS TV at 9 11 ET. W ith som eone as beautifu l as Lola cracking the w h ip, there isn't a circus anim al w o rth its salt th a t w o u ld n 't jum p through a hoop for her. D on 't miss a chance to see L ola as a beautiful "Circus of the Stars" ringm aster Dec. 16. G et both to g eth er| now for S35.00 Flashfunk Superdisco 1980 on the way Tickets are on sale at M eier i t Frank tic k e t office. Look oui Portland Hilton Hotel flash Superdisco I980 will arrive. Flashfunk along with Captain Boogie, currently featured in the movie Skatetown U.S.A. and the upcoming roller film Cupturn lloogie, will appear along with Superdisco to make the last disco ol the I97()'s the most unique disco-entertainment event Port land has ever seen. Be there Saturday, December 22, from 8:<X) P.M. to 2:30 A M. Flashfunk 'Superdisco I9X0 comes to Portland Portland’s own Disc Jockey J.W I riday will M.C. the show along with a Disco rollerskating disc tockey -s ' Offer good until Jan. 3rd only 106 N. Killingwortl 284-0293 Dialogue D on’t m iss U llyssess T ucker’s lively d isc u ssio n s on to p ic s im p o rta n t to th e Black com m unity. S u n d a y M orn in gs a t 7:30 KPTV Q 3 Left to right A t Flippers in Holly woodS: Sophia Bibbs Jon Pep per —Lionel C utliff Jerry Griffin, Assoc P ro du cer. F L A S H F U N K / SUPERDISCO 1980 J ack R oberts Presents M O N DEC. 17 C IV IC A U D 7 P M a fe w seats still avail by popular demand! A 2nd SHOW has been added at 10 p.m. f a TO PIC: AIRDATES: ickets $6.75 $7 75 $8 75 Phone Orders W elcom e from charge card customers 224 0068 On sale at Civic Aud. Box Office Meier & Frank Stevens & Sons, Salem & Lloyd Center-Frederick A Nelson's downtown all Gl Joe Stores. Mail or ders-includc self-addressed stamped envelope with check or money order and mail to Civic Aud Box Office 222 SW Clay, Portland. Or. 972OI Anyone still holding tkts. fo r the original Sept. 30th J. Cash Show at the Coliseum must exchange them at the I ivic Aud. Box Office as soon as possible. For information call 248 4496 GUESTS: “ Project Return— Veteran Outreach’ Saturday, December 15.1979 at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, December 16, 1979 ,\t 9:30 p.m. Harry Dean, Co-Director for Projeel Return William Jones, C o Director for Project Return Mike Lehtnear, Outreach Specialist/Projeel Return Kirk Pilch, Job Counselor tor Projeel Rei urn l . . * T
