Good Monday morning gang and boy is it a Monday. I woke up late (5 am as opposed to 3:30) and I'm having technical difficulties, so I'm going to post a shortened version of today's post.

(UPDATE : Well, I convinced Hal to open the bay doors and I'm up and running again, so I will edit and add the track listing and credits.)

Anyway, today we gleefully celebrate the 83rd Birthday of North Carolina based jazz, folk, soul and R&B singer, Roberta Flack.…

Good morning Sunday people and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember one of rock and rolls pioneers, Bill Haley, on this, the 39th anniversary of his death. He passed away in 1981, from a heart attack, age 55. To honor his legacy, we spotlight this 1972 Decca Records double compilation album,  Golden Hits. 

A1 (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock

Written-By – Jimmy DeKnight, Max C. Freedman

2:08

A2 Burn That Candle

Written-By –…

the Abortion Socialists
(Ab Soc)
the media cheerleaders force feed us
(fetus)
our leaders
and we wonder why wild
animals
gather their young under their arm
and cross the street
rather than meet us head
(on).

Good morning gang and welcome to the return of Saturday's Singles. On this day in 1946, drummer Paul Wheatbread was born. As the native San Diegan turns 74 today, we commemorate the date by spinning this song.  "Lady Willpower" by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, was released June of 1968 on the Columbia label and written and produced by Jerry Fuller. Hailing from the group's third album Incredible, the tune reached #26 on the Easy Listening charts, #5 in the UK, #2 on the Hot 100, and #1…

It must be tribal
Like I was tossed out the cult in the middle of a revival
My mouth sewn shut still I'm sued for libel
The peak of my weakness points toward my survival
In the depths of misery none are my rival.

Good morning faithful readers and welcome back to the Friday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember English vocalist/ guitarist "Lonesome Dave" Peverett, best known for his work with Savoy Brown and later with Foghat, on this, the 20th anniversary of his death. He passed away in 2000, age 56, from complications with cancer. With him in mind, we find ourselves listening to Foghat's seventh studio album, Stone Blue. Stone Blue was released May of 1978 on the  Bearsville label…

Good morning Thursday people and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember singer, songwriter and actor Frankie Laine, on this, the 13th anniversary of his death. He passed away in 2007, age 93, from heart failure. To honor his legacy, which spanned 7 decades, 21 Gold records, 70 hits on the charts and over 100 million records sold, we spotlight his 22nd album , Hell Bent For Leather ! .  Hell Bent For Leather ! was released in 1961 on the Columbia label. It reached #71 on…

Good morning Wednesday warriors and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we find ourselves celebrating the 51st Birthday of hip hop and R&B artist Bobby Brown. Happy Birthday Bobby ! With him in mind we spotlight his debut solo album, King Of Stage. King Of Stage was released December 9, 1986 on the MCA label and produced by  Larry Blackmon, Robert Brookins, Paul Jackson, Jr.,  Michael Lovesmith,  John Luongo, and Larry White. It peaked at #88 on the Billboard 200 and…

Good morning vinyl enthusiasts and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we gleefully wish Vincent Damon Furnier, known the world over as , Alice Cooper, a very Happy 72nd Birthday. Happy Birthday Alice ! To commemorate the date, we throw a spotlight on Greatest Hits. This LP was released in August of 1974 on the Warner Brothers label and produced by  Jack Richardson, Jack Douglas, and Bob Ezrin. The compilation disc features hits from the band Alice Cooper, (as opposed to the man…

Good Monday morning gang and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today our album of choice is this 1976 Sunset Records compilation record, Old Gold, by various artists. The LP features two tracks by Little Anthony & The Imperials and two by Garnet Mimms. The other acts are represented by one track each. 

A1 –Little Anthony & The Imperials Goin' Out Of My Head

Written-By – Bobby Weinstein, Teddy Randazzo

A2 –Garnet Mimms Cry…

Good morning, morning people and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we joyfully celebrate the 74th Birthday of Howard Bellamy, of The Bellamy Brothers. Happy Birthday Howard ! With him in mind, we spotlight their 6th studio album, Sons Of The Sun. The LP was released in 1980 on the Warner Brothers label and produced by Michael Lloyd. It peaked at #18 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and two singles were released ; "Lovers Live Longer" (#3 Country, #30 Canada Country)…

Good morning faithful readers and welcome back to Saturday's Singles. First up in our way back machine is "The Cover of 'Rolling Stone" by Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show (later shortened to Dr. Hook). Today would have been vocalist Ray Sawyer's 83rd Birthday. He passed away on New Year's Eve 2018, age 81, after a short illness. "The Cover of 'Rolling Stone" was released  October, 26, 1972 on the Columbia label and produced by Ron Haffkine. The song, from their sophomore release, Sloppy…