Good morning Sunday people and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember English guitarist, Derek Leckenby, best known for his work with the English beat rock band, Herman's Hermits, on this the 29th anniversary of his passing. He was born May 14, 1943 and passed away on this day in 1994, age 51, of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. With him in mind, we spotlight the group's second compilation, The Best Of Herman's Hermits - Volume II. The LP was released 1966 on the MGM label and was…

Good morning gang and welcome to the return of Saturday's Singles, a Birthday edition. First up under our needle is the song "Temptation" by  Paducah, Kentucky native and saxophonist, Boots Randolph ( Homer Louis Randolph III). Boots was born June 3, 1927 and is perhaps known best for his song, "Yakety Sax". Today would have been his 9th Birthday. He passed away July 3, 2007, age 80, after suffering a brain hemorrhage. Today's selection, "Temptation" was published in 1933, with music written…

Today we take a look back at June 1966, 57 years ago to the time when this Capitol Records sampler was sent out to DJs to sample the up and coming music. This Capitol Pops For June '66 ! features 2 songs by each act , including The Nat King Cole Trio, Cannonball Adderley, Roy Clark, George Van Eps, The Letterman, and more. It has a nice big white label with green print that says Promotional Record. This, and a few others we have, came from the now Legendary, J.R.'s Junk…

Good morning record enthusiasts and welcome back to the Thursday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we are thrilled to wish singer, composer, actor, writer, television personality, motivational speaker, and spokesman, Pat Boone, a very Happy 89th Birthday. Happy Birthday Pat !  Throughout his career, he has dipped his musical toes in the waters of pop, country, gospel, jazz, and even a heavy metal cover album. The Jacksonville Floridian has sold more than 45 million albums, had 38…