STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - JAY AND THE AMERICANS - BLOCKBUSTERS

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Good morning gang and welcome back to the Friday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we joyfully celebrate the Birthday of Jay And The Americans' guitarist, Marty Sanders. Happy 79th Birthday Marty. With him in mind, we spotlight their 4th studio album, Blockbusters. Blockbusters was released in 1965 on the United Artists label and produced by Artie Ripp and  Gerry Granahan. It peaked at #113 on the Billboard 200 and #73 on the Cashbox charts.  Three singles were released ; "Let's Lock The Door (And Throw Away The Key)" (311 Hot 100, #10 Cashbox), "Think of the Good Times" (#57 Hot 100, #54 Cashbox), and "Cara Mia" (#4 Hot 100 and Cashbox).

A1 When It's All Over 2:37
A2 Something In My Eye 2:54
A3 Cara, Mia 2:30
A4 Think Of The Good Times 2:30
A5 Somebody's Gonna Cry 2:17
A6 If You Were Mine, Girl 2:15

B1 Run To My Lovin' Arms 2:33
B2 Let's Lock The Door (And Throw Away The Key) 2:24
B3 Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa 3:00
B4 Please Let Me Dream 2:10
B5 Silly Girl, Silly Boy 2:15
B6 Hang Around 2:52

Sandy Deane - vocals 
Howard Kane - vocals 
Marty Sanders - guitar, vocals

Kenny Vance - vocals

Jay Black - lead vocals