Fine Tuning

April, 1982

Fine TuningBilly Sherrill's Brave New WaveBilly Sherrill has produced hits for some of the biggest names in country music. This year, he turned up recording New Wave Brit Elvis Costello, cutting some rollicking rock by Lacy J. Dalton and introducing a new all-female group called Calamity Jane. We sent Bob Allen to ask for an accounting.Playboy: We've heard of crossover, but isn't it weird for you to produce Elvis Costello?Sherrill: It is weird, but we just did a one-shot deal. It was one week ou...