Good morning, morning people and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we joyfully celebrate the 70th Birthday of founding member and alto saxophonist, Dennis "D.T." Thomas, of Kool & the Gang fame. Happy Birthday Dennis ! Spirit Of The Boogie was released in August of 1975 on the De-Lite label and produced by Kool & The Gang. It reached #48 on the Top LPs & Tapes chart, #18 on the Top Jazz LPs chart, and #5 on the US Top Soul LPs chart. The disc gave birth to two singles,… Continue

Good morning gang and welcome back to the Monday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Sixteen years ago today, Iowa born rock drummer, vocalist, and songwriter, Keith Knudsen. known for his work with The Doobie Brothers, passed away at age 56, from pneumonia. We honor his legacy, by spinning the band's 8th studio album, Minute By Minute. The LP was released  December 1, 1978 on the Warner Brothers label and produced by Ted Templeman. The soon to be 3X Platinum record peaked at #1 on the…

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Good morning vinyl junkies and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember  Los Angeles born keyboard player and composer, Jimmy Greenspoon, best known for his work in blue eyed soul, boogie rock band, Three Dog Night, on what would have been his 73rd Birthday. Cancer claimed his life in 2015, age 67. Cyan, Three Dog Night's 10th studio album was released October 9, 1973 on the Dunhill label and produced by Richard Podolor. The Gold certified disc peaked at #56 in Japan, #26…

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Good morning gang and welcome to the return of Saturday's Singles, a Birthday edition. First up on our cake calendar is 55 year old  English singer, songwriter and radio personality, Rick Astley. Happy Birthday Rick ! 1989 saw the release of Rick's sophomore album, Hold Me in Your Arms, and with it the second single off that album, "Giving Up On Love'". "Giving Up On Love" was released April 15th, 1989 on the RCA label and produced by Rick. It peaked at #36 in France, #45 in Canada, #38 on…

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Good morning Friday people and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Last week (01-29-21) brought us the sad news that the original guitarist for The Animals, Hilton valentine, had passed away at age 77. No cause of death has been given at this time. To honor his legacy, we spotlight this Pickwick/33 Records record,  The Early Animals With Eric Burdon. This is a live album originally released in 1965 as Live At The Club A Go Go and In The Beginning. It was recorded December 30, 1963 at…

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Good Thursday morning vinyl enthusiasts and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today marks 34 years since the death of Wisconsin born pianist, singer and actor, Władziu Valentino Liberace, known simply the world over as, Liberace. He passed away on this day in 1987, age 67, from AIDS related pneumonia. This Pickwick/33 Records compilation was released in 1967 and was still sealed until we opened it for this occasion, for which I have included an Awkward Openings video, down around the…

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Good morning Wednesday warriors and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we joyfully celebrate the 74th Birthday of British guitarist, vocalist, record producer, and Brother to Sir Ray Davies, Dave Davies. Happy Birthday Dave ! The Kinks released their 20th studio album, State of Confusion, on June 10th 1983, on Arista Records. It was produced by Ray Davies and peaked at #96 in Australia, #55 in Germany, and #12 in America. The title track (#26 Mainstream Rock), "Don't Forget To…

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Good Tuesday morning, morning people and welcome to the Groundhog's Day edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again also known as the 79th Birthday of British-American singer-songwriter and multi instrumentalist, Graham Nash. Happy Birthday Graham ! Following his work in the Hollies and his second record with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, he released his debut solo album, Songs For Beginners on May 29, 1971. The soon to be Gold certified disc was self produced and peaked at #15 on the Billboard…

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Good Monday morning gang and welcome to February and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we joyfully celebrate the 71st Birthday of guitarist Rich Williams, best known for his longtime work with Kansas based progressive rock band, Kansas. Happy Birthday Rich ! Monolith, their 6th studio album, was released May 1979 on the CBS label and produced the band. It peaked at #69 in Australia, #17 in Canada, and #10 in America, where it has been certified Platinum.  "People Of The South…

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