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Maggot's Blog – June 2021 Archive (30)

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - CHET ATKINS, FLOYD CRAMER, DANNY DAVIS - CHET, FLOYD, & DANNY

Good morning Wednesday warriors and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today marks 20 years since the death of Tennessee born musician, occasional vocalist, songwriter, and record producer, Chester Burton "Chet" Atkins, known simply the world over as Chet Atkins. He died in 2001, age 77, after a long battle with cancer. With him in mind, we spotlight this 1977 RCA Victor collaborative album, Chet, Floyd & Danny, by Chet Atkins, Floyd Cramer, and Nashville Brass creator Danny…

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Added by maggot on June 30, 2021 at 4:53am — No Comments

Good Tuesday morning to you all and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember Hollywood born singer, songwriter,multi-instrumentalist, and record producer, Lowell George, on this, t…

Good Tuesday morning to you all and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember Hollywood born singer, songwriter,multi-instrumentalist, and record producer, Lowell George, on this, the 42nd anniversary of his passing. He died in 1979, age 34, from a heart attack caused by an accidental cocaine overdose. Lowell was known for his work with Frank Zappa and later started his on group, the boogie rock band , Little Feat. They wouldn't record another album, until 9 years later,…

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Added by maggot on June 29, 2021 at 4:30am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - PROCOL HARUM - HISTORIA DE LA MUSICA ROCK

Good morning gang and welcome back to the Monday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we find ourselves celebrating the 76th Birthday of British bassist, David Knights, best known for his work on the first three Procol Harum albums. Happy Birthday David ! For your listening enjoyment today, we have this 1982 compilation from Spain, Historia De La Musica Rock, by Procol Harum. The LP was released on the Polydor label and was produced by Denny Cordell and Matthew Fisher. It collects…

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Added by maggot on June 28, 2021 at 4:22am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - THE BEACH BOYS - CARL AND THE PASSIONS - "SO TOUGH"

Good morning, morning people and welcome back to the Sunday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we celebrate the 79th Birthday of Chicago born  musician, singer, songwriter, arranger, and record producer, Bruce Johnston, best known for his work in the Beach Boys. Happy Birthday Bruce ! The record turning on our table today is perhaps the most hated BB album, their 18th studio recording, Carl & The Passions - "So Tough". It was released on May 15, 1972 on Brothers Records and…

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Added by maggot on June 27, 2021 at 5:14am — No Comments

SATURDAY'S SINGLES : THE CLASH and RADIOHEAD

Good morning record junkies and welcome to the return of Saturday's Singles. a Birthday edition. First up on our celebratory cake calendar is guitarist/vocalist Mick Jones of English punk band , The Clash (not to be confused with guitarist Mick Jones from Foreigner ). Mick is turning 66 today. Happy Birthday Mick ! In addition to the Clash, Jones also started  Big Audio Dynamite and worked with General Public. The Clash released the single, "Rock The Casbah" on June 11, 1982. The Epic…

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Added by maggot on June 26, 2021 at 3:28am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - MICHAEL JACKSON - BAD

Good morning Friday people and welcome back to the stack of wax, otherwise known as Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today marks 11 years since the untimely death of the King Of Pop, Michael Jackson. the singer-songwriter and dancer from Gary, Indiana passed away in 2009, age 50, from cardiac arrest. He is severely missed. Michael released his 7th solo studio album, Bad, on Epic Records on August 31, 1987. The soon to be Diamond LP was produced by Quincy Jones and peaked at #1 in Austria, Canada,…

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Added by maggot on June 25, 2021 at 4:41am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - JEFF BECK GROUP - JEFF BECK GROUP

Good Thursday morning faithful readers and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we celebrate the the 77th Birthday of English rock musician, Jeff Beck, known for his solo work, as well as his work with the Yardbirds and Beck, Bogert & Appice. Happy Birthday Jeff ! The Jeff Beck Group released their 4th and final record, Jeff Beck Group, on May 1, 1972 on Epic Records. The LP peaked at #19 on the Billboard and no singles were released. Among the Beck originals are covers of…

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Added by maggot on June 24, 2021 at 3:05am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - JERRY GOLDSMITH - LOGAN'S RUN ( ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK )

Good morning Wednesday warriors, and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . On this very day in 1976, the science fiction action film, Logan's Run, was released. The  Michael Anderson directed film, starring  Michael York, Jenny Agutter, Richard Jordan, Roscoe Lee Browne, Farrah Fawcett, and Peter Ustinov, tells the tale of a dystopian future in which all people are executed at the age of 30. It's soundtrack (our feature today) was composed and conducted by Jerry Goldsmith, known for his…

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Added by maggot on June 23, 2021 at 4:41am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - KRIS KRISTOFFERSON - JESUS WAS A CAPRICORN

Good Tuesday morning to you all and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we joyfully celebrate the 85th Birthday of Texas born singer-songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson, best known for his solo work, as well as his work with s Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash, in the country music supergroup, the Highwaymen. Happy Birthday Kris ! He released his 4th studio album, Jesus Was a Capricorn, in =November of 1972 on the Monument label. The Fred Foster produced record…

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Added by maggot on June 22, 2021 at 5:44am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - NILS LOFGREN - CRY TOUGH

Good Monday morning gang, and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we celebrate the 70th Birthday of  Chicago born rock musician, recording artist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Nils Lofgren, best known for his solo work, for being a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, a member of Crazy Horse, and the founding member and front man of Grin. Happy Birthday Nils ! He released his sophomore album, Cry Tough, in April of 1976 on the A&M label. The David Briggs…

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Added by maggot on June 21, 2021 at 5:07am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - ROAD MUSIC - TRUCK DRIVING SONGS - VARIOUS ARTISTS

Good morning , morning people and welcome to the Father's Day 2021 edition, otherwise known as Sunday. Like a lot of people, my Dad passed away years ago. We had a rocky relationship at times but they are good memories as well. We went to WCW wrestling events, enjoyed watching cop shows like Jake and The Fatman, Simon & Simon, and Wiseguy. His favorite movie was Roadhouse starring Patrick Swayze, which we must have watched a thousand times. We worked too. We had newspaper routes, we…

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Added by maggot on June 20, 2021 at 6:07am — No Comments

SATURDAY'S SINGLES : PAULA ABDUL and HEART

Good morning audiophiles and welcome to the return of Saturday's Singles, a Birthday edition. First up on our calendar of cakes, is 69 year old Californian  singer, songwriter, dancer, choreographer, actress, and television personality, Paula Abdul . Happy Birthday Paula ! Paula released her debut album, Forever Your Girl ( #1 in US, Australia, Canada) in 1988 on Virgin Records. It's title track is our first single today. It was written and produced by Oliver Leiber and peaked at #2 in…

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Added by maggot on June 19, 2021 at 5:09am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - THE BEATLES - WITH THE BEATLES

Good morning Friday people and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we joyfully celebrate the 79th Birthday of English singer, songwriter, musician, and record and film producer, Sir Paul McCartney . Happy Birthday Paul ! The Beatles released their 2nd record, With The Beatles, on November 22nd, 1963 on the Parlophone label. The George Martin produced disc peaked at #1 in both Germany and the UK. "Please Mister Postman" (#47 Germany) and "Roll Over Beethoven" (#68 US, #35 Record…

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Added by maggot on June 18, 2021 at 4:13am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - JOE PISCOPO - NEW JERSEY

Good morning faithful readers and welcome back to the Thursday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we find ourselves celebrating the 70th Birthday of Jersey born comedian, actor, author, and talk show host, Joe Piscopo. Happy Birthday Joe ! Joe released his only comedy album,  New Jersey, in 1985 on the Columbia label. It was produced by Hal Willner and reached #168 on the Billboard 200. Among Joe's co-stars are Eddie Murphy, Rocky & Bullwinkle (Bill Scott and June Foray) , the…

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Added by maggot on June 17, 2021 at 3:52am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - BILLY "CRASH" CRADDOCK - SINGS HIS GREATEST HITS

Good morning Wednesday warriors and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we gleefully celebrate the 82nd Birthday of the "King Of Country Rock", Billy "Crash" Craddock. Happy Birthday Billy ! The Greensboro born vocalist released his 6th compilation album, Sings His Greatest Hits, in 1978, on ABC Records. It peaked at #30 on the Top Country Albums chart. 

Rub It In

Broken Down in Tiny Pieces

Another Woman

There Won't Be Another Now

Ruby…

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Added by maggot on June 16, 2021 at 4:48am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - WAYLON JENNINGS - WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND

Good Tuesday morning to you all and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember Outlaw Country music singer songwriter and disc jockey, Waylon Jennings, on this, the 19th anniversary of his death. He passed away in 2002, age 64, from diabetic complications. He is severely missed. His 26th studio album, What Goes Around Comes Around, was released in November 1979 on the RCA Victor label and produced by Waylon and drummer Richie Albright. It peaked at #58 in Canada, #49 on the… Continue

Added by maggot on June 15, 2021 at 4:44am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - BURL IVES - BURL IVES' FOLK SONGS AND SIORIES

Good Monday morning gang and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember beloved singer, musician, actor, and author, Burl Icle Ivanhoe Ives, better known as Burl Ives, on this, the 26th anniversary of his death. He passed away in 1995, age 85, from mouth cancer. Today we turn our collective ear towards his 1969 album, Burl Ives' Folk Songs And Stories. The LP was released on Columbiathrough their Columbia Book And Record Library,  and contains four tracks told in a fashion…

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Added by maggot on June 14, 2021 at 4:12am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - BILLY JOEL - 52ND STREET

Good morning, morning people and welcome back to the Sunday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we celebrate the 69th Birthday of Brooklyn born guitarist, Russell Javors, best known for his early work with Topper, later work with Billy Joel (1975 -1989) and now is part of the Joel tribute band, The Lords of 52nd Street. Happy Birthday Russell ! 52nd Street, Billy's sixth studio album, was released October 11, 1978 on the Family Productions label and produced by Phil Ramone. It peaked…

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Added by maggot on June 13, 2021 at 5:22am — No Comments

SATURDAY'S SINGLES ; LEN BARRY and LOU MONTE

Good morning gang and welcome to the return of Saturday's Singles . First up, under our needle is Philadelphia, born and raised,  recording star, vocalist, songwriter, lyricist, record producer, author, and poet, Len Barry, (real name : Leonard Warren Borisoff ) who would have celebrated his 79th Birthday today. He passed away in November 2020, of bone marrow cancer. His 1965 Decca single, "1 - 2 - 3", reached #4 in South Africa, #3 in the UK, #2 on the Hot 100, and #1 on the Cashbox. It was…

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Added by maggot on June 12, 2021 at 4:00am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - KDKB ARIZONA SOUNDS VOL. 1 - VARIOUS ARTISTS

Good morning Friday people and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today our record of choice is 1977 compilation album, Arizona Sounds Vol. 1. It was sponsored by an Phoenix radio station, KDKB FM 93.3 (AM 1510) and collects local bands from that area and era. Most of the music presented, falls into the category of country rock, with apt comparisons to Neil Young and the Eagles, but even has tracks that are Bluegrass and rockabilly. Most of the acts are unknowns with the exception…

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Added by maggot on June 11, 2021 at 5:31am — No Comments

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