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Maggot's Blog – May 2022 Archive (27)

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - THE AIR FORCE BAND OF MID AMERICA - THE AIR FORCE BAND OF MID AMERICA PRESENTS MUSICAL SHOWCASE

Good Monday morning gang and welcome to the Memorial Day 2022 edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember our fallen soldiers who paid the ultimate price with their lives for Freedom. Thank you all and God bless you. For your listening consideration we offer this album, The Airforce Of Mid-America Presents Musical Showcase by The Airforce Band Of Mid-America. The album comes from Scott Airforce Base, in Illinois. It is not on a label per say and does not have a release date on it,…

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Added by maggot on May 30, 2022 at 7:14am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - ELVIS PRESLEY - BLUE HAWAII

Good morning record enthusiasts and welcome back to the Sunday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember Los Angeles born stage, film actress and dancer, Iris Adrian (real name : Iris Adrian Hostetter) on what would have been her 110th Birthday. She was born in 1912 and passed away on September 17, 1994, age 82, from injuries sustained during the 1994 Northridge earthquake eight months earlier. During her seven decade career Iris starred in countless film and television roles…

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Added by maggot on May 29, 2022 at 4:15am — No Comments

SATURDAY'S SINGLES : GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS and FINE YOUNG CANNIBALS

Good morning gang and welcome to the return of Saturday's Singles, a Birthday edition. First up on our calendar of cake is Atlanta, Georgia born singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, and author, Gladys Knight, of Gladys Knight & The Pips. Happy 78th Birthday Gladys ! With her in mind, we find ourselves spinning this 45 RPM, "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me". The song was released February 1974 on Buddah Records and produced by Kenny Kerner and Richie Wise with Gladys and the…

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Added by maggot on May 28, 2022 at 4:28am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - HANK WILLIAMS JR. - FAMILY TRADITION

Good morning record enthusiasts and welcome back to the Thursday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we joyfully celebrate the 72nd Birthday of Hank Williams Jr. . Happy Birthday Hank ! To commemorate the date, we shine a light on his 29th studio recording, Family Tradition. Family Tradition was released April 17, 1979 on the Elektra/Curb labels and produced by  Jimmy Bowen, Phil Gernhard, and Ray Ruff. The LP peaked at #201 on the Billboard 200, and #3 on the Top Country Albums…

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Added by maggot on May 26, 2022 at 5:08am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - LABELLE - NIGHTBIRDS

Good Tuesday morning to you all and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . It was on this day in 1944 that Southwest Philadelphia singer and actress, Patti LaBelle (real name : Patricia Louise Holt) was born. Today she celebrates her 78th Birthday and we celebrate her by spinning the 4th studio album, Nightbirds,  by the all female vocal group Labelle. Nightbirds was released September 13, 1974 on the Epic label and produced by Allen Toussaint. The LP, their most successful,  reached #15…

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Added by maggot on May 24, 2022 at 4:00am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - MASON + FENN - PROFILES

Good Monday morning gang and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we celebrate the 69th Birthday of English rock guitarist, Rick Fenn, best known for his work with progressive pop rock band, 10cc. Happy Birthday Rick ! With him in mind, we spotlight the first of two collaborative albums he did with Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason, under the moniker, Mason + Fenn. Profiles was released July 29, 1985 on the label and produced by Nick Mason and Rick Fenn. The LP peaked at #154 on the…

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Added by maggot on May 23, 2022 at 6:34am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - ELTON JOHN - GREATEST HITS

Good morning Sunday people and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we celebrate the 72nd Birthday of English songwriter, Bernie Taupin, best known for his collaborative works with Elton John since 1967. Happy Birthday Bernie ! To get the party started we find ourselves spinning Greatest Hits by Elton John. The LP was released November 1974 on the MCA label and produced by Gus Dudgeon. The 10 track record, his 11th overall and first greatest hits package, covers the…

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Added by maggot on May 22, 2022 at 3:41am — No Comments

SATURDAY'S SINGLES : U2 and THE CRAZY WORLD OF ARTHUR BROWN

Good morning gang and welcome to the return of Saturday's Singles. It was on this day in 1943, that English keyboardist, Vincent Crane, best known for his work in the psychedelic rock band, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, was born. He passed away February 14, 1989, at age 45, from an overdose. With him in mind we spotlight their transatlantic hit, "Fire". The song was released June of 1968 in the UK, and September of that same year in the US on the Atlantic label.  The tune was written by…

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Added by maggot on May 21, 2022 at 4:47am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - CHER - FOXY LADY

Good morning , morning people and welcome back to the Friday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we celebrate the 76th Birthday of California born singer, actress and television personality, Cher ( real name :  Cherilyn Sarkisian). Happy Birthday Cher ! Known as the Goddess of Pop, she has sold over 100 million records during her 6 decade career, but it is her 8th studio recording, Foxy Lady, which is our subject of sound today. Foxy Lady was released July 10, 1972 on the Kapp label…

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Added by maggot on May 20, 2022 at 6:07am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - PETE TOWNSEND - EMPTY GLASS

Good morning Thursday people and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we celebrate the 77th Birthday of English guitarist, vocalist, and founding member of the English rock band the Who, Pete Townsend. Happy Birthday Pete ! With him in mind, we spotlight his second solo LP, Empty Glass. Empty Glass was released April 21, 1980 on the Atco label and produced by Chris Thomas. It peaked at #40 in Norway, #28 in Australia, #21 in New Zealand, #11 in the UK, #5 on the Billboard 200,…

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Added by maggot on May 19, 2022 at 7:05am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - YES - CLOSE TO THE EDGE

Good morning Wednesday warriors and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. In addition to Wednesday, it is also the 73rd Birthday of English keyboardist, Rick Wakeman. Happy Birthday Rick! Rick is a renowned solo artist as well as a member of the progressive rock band Yes. It is their fifth studio album, close To The Edge, that is turning our our table today. Close To The Edge was released September 13, 1972 on the Atlantic label and produced by the band with Eddy Offord. It peaked at #36…

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Added by maggot on May 18, 2022 at 4:20am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - LAWERENCE WELK - BLUE HAWAII

Good Tuesday morning to you all and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we remember North Dakota born accordionist, bandleader, and television impresario, Lawrence Welk, on this, the 30th anniversary of his death. He died of pneumonia, age 89 in 1992. With him in mind, we spotlight his album Blue Hawaii. The LP was released in 1969 on Pickwick/33 Records.  

A1 Blue Hawaii

Written-By – L. Robin, R. Rainger

2:30



A2 Born…

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Added by maggot on May 17, 2022 at 3:50am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - ANDY SUMMERS AND ROBERT FRIPP - I ADVANCE MASKED

Good Monday morning gang ( if you believe in such things) and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we celebrate the 76th Birthday of British musician, songwriter, and record producer, best known as the guitarist, founder, and longest lasting member of progressive rock band, King Crimson. Happy Birthday Robert Fripp ! In addition to his extensive session work, Robert has also collaborated with many other musicians, such as  David Bowie, Blondie, Brian Eno, Peter Gabriel, Daryl…

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Added by maggot on May 16, 2022 at 6:27am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - EDDY ARNOLD - OUR MAN DOWN SOUTH

Good morning audiophiles and welcome back to the Sunday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we remember Tennessee born singer songwriter, actor, and television host, Eddy Arnold, on what would have been his 104th Birthday. An innovator of the Nashville Sound, The Grand Ole Oprey member and Country Music Hall of Famer sold over 85 million records, and charted with 147 songs. He passed away in 2008, age 89, from natural causes. Today we take a look and a listen to his 10th studio…

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Added by maggot on May 15, 2022 at 4:02am — No Comments

SATURDAY'S SINGLES : FRANK SINATRA and NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK

Good morning gang and welcome to the return of Saturday's Singles. First up under our needle is the song "My Way" by New Jersey born  singer and actor, Frank Sinatra (Francis Albert Sinatra). The song, written by Gilles Thibaut, Jacques Revaux, and Paul Anka,  was released in March of 1969 on the Reprise label and produced by Sonny Burke. It peaked at #29 on the Cash Box, #28 on the Canadian Top Singles chart, #27 on the Hot 100, #5 in the UK, #4 in Ireland, #2 on both the US and Cahadian…

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Added by maggot on May 14, 2022 at 7:06am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - STEVIE WONDER - TALKING BOOK

Good morning faithful readers and welcome back to the Friday the 13th edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. In addition the the 13th, it is also the 72nd Birthday of blind Michigan born singer songwriter, multi instrumentalist, and producer, Stevie Wonder (real name: Stevland Hardaway Morris). Happy Birthday Stevie ! To get the party started, we find ourselves spinning his 15th studio album, Talking Book. The LP was released October 28, 1972 on the Tamla label and produced by Wonder, Robert…

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Added by maggot on May 13, 2022 at 6:38am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - GEORGE CARLIN - CLASS CLOWN

Good morning Thursday people and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember Manhattan born comedian, actor, author, and social critic, George Carlin, on what would have been his 85th Birthday. He died June 22, 2008, age 71 from heart failure. With him in mind, we spotlight his 4th album, Class Clown. The LP was recorded live May 27, 1972 at  Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, and then released later that same year on September 29th on the  Little David /Atlantic labels. It…

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Added by maggot on May 12, 2022 at 3:00am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - LESTER FLATT & EARL SCRUGGS AND THE FOGGY MOUNTAIN BOYS - FOGGY MOUNTAIN BANJO

Good morning Wednesday warriors and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we remember Lester Raymond Flatt, bluegrass guitarist and mandolinist, best known for his collaborative work with Earl Scruggs in The Foggy Mountain Boys, on this the 43rd anniversary of his death. He passed away in 1979, age 64, from heart failure. We honor his legacy by spinning this 1961 Columbia Special Products release, Foggy Mountain Banjo, by Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs And The Foggy Mountain…

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Added by maggot on May 11, 2022 at 7:00am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - COLUMBIA'S ALL NEW TIME-RELEASE CAPSULES VOLUME III - VARIOUS ARTISTS

Good Tuesday morning to you all and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we bring you this 1976 Columbia records promotional compilation copy of Columbia's All New Time- Release Capsules Volume III. The LP collects songs from Dave Mason, Phoebe Snow, Rex Smith, Ned Deheny, and others. There is little to no information on the record, although I can find info on the other two volumes. 

1.  "Secrets" - Sutherland Bros. & Quiver…

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Added by maggot on May 10, 2022 at 5:05am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - RICHIE FURAY - I'VE GOT A REASON

Good Monday morning gang and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we celebrate the 78th Birthday of Ohio born guitarist, vocalist, and Pastor, Richie Furay, best known for his work in Buffalo Springfield, the Souther-Hillman-Furay Band,  and Poco. Happy Birthday Richie ! To that end we find ourselves spinning his debut solo album, I've Got A Reason. The LP was released in 1976 on Asylum Records and produced by Michael Omartian and Bill Schnee . It peaked at #130 on the Billboard…

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Added by maggot on May 9, 2022 at 4:55am — No Comments

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