Good morning record enthusiasts and welcome back to the Thursday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we celebrate Dutch guitarist and vocalist, George Kooymans, best known for his work in Golden Earring, as he celebrates his 73rd Birthday. Happy Birthday George. Golden Earring's first live album, appropriately titled Live, was recorded at the Rainbow Thatre in London, and then released later that year in 1977 on the MCA label. The double album reached #203 in America and #1 in the…

Good morning Wednesday warriors and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember Henry D. "Homer" Haynes, Tennessee born comedy entertainer and musician and one half of the duo Homer And Jethro, on what would have been his 101st Birthday. Homer passed away in 1971, age 51, from a heart attack. The pair's 1962 RCA Camden compilation album, Homer & Jethro Strike Back is currently turning on our table. The 12 tracks contained therein are guaranteed to make you snort, snicker,…

Good morning to you all and welcome back to the Tuesday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we celebrate the 76th Birthday of English rock guitarist and vocalist, Robin Trower, best known for his work with Procol Harum as well as a solo artist. Happy Birthday Robin ! Robin's fourth solo effort, Long Misty Days, was released October of 1976 on the Chrysalis label and produced by Geoff Emerick and Robin Trower. It peaked at #63 in Australia, #31 in the UK, and #24 on the Billboard 200.…

Good Monday morning gang and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. 43 years ago this month, German electronica band, Kraftwerk, released their sixth studio album, Trans-Europe Express, on Kling Klang Records. The album reached #119 in America, #49 in the UK, #32 in Germany, and #2 in France. It was produced by band members Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider. Two singles were released ; the title track (#96 Canada, #67 US, #34 Italy, #26 France, #15 Sweden) and "Showroom Dummies" (#28…

Good Monday morning gang and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. 43 years ago this month, German electronica band, Kraftwerk, released their sixth studio album, Trans-Europe Express, on Kling Klang Records. The album reached #119 in America, #49 in the UK, #32 in Germany, and #2 in France. It was produced by band members Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider. Two singles were released ; the title track (#96 Canada, #67 US, #34 Italy, #26 France, #15 Sweden) and "Showroom Dummies" (#28…

Good morning Sunday people and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Our record of the day is kind of our record of the month as we present this promotional DJ broadcast sampler (Not For Sale) from March 1966, from Capitol Records. It's full of great pop standards from well known artists of the day, such as, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Peggy Lee, and Jackie Gleason, as well as artists I wasn't familiar with like, Guitars Unlimited and The Hollyridge Strings. Speaking of the latter, they have…

Good morning gang and welcome to the return of Saturday's Singles. First up in our way back machine is the 1976 Reprise Records recording, "Rhiannon" by Fleetwood Mac. The song was released 44 years ago today off of their self titled album, and would go on to reach #11 on the Hot 100, #9 on the Cash Box, and #4 in Canada. It's B-side is "Sugar Daddy" also from their self titled 10th album.

Fleetwood Mac :

Lindsey Buckingham – electric, acoustic, and resonator guitar,…

Good morning record enthusiasts and welcome back to the Friday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember Mary Christine Brockert, Santa Monica born singer-songwriter, musician, composer, arranger, and producer, better known by her stage name, Teena Marie, on what would have been her 65th Birthday. She passed away in 2010, age 54, after suffering a  a grand mal seizure. Her seventh studio album, Emerald City, was released July 22, 1986, on the CBS/Epic labels and was self…

Good Thursday morning faithful readers and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we remember English singer-songwriter, bassist, backing vocalist and a founding member of the progressive rock band Yes, Chris Squire, on what would have been his 73rd Birthday. Chris passed away in 2015, age 67, from leukemia. The second live album by Yes, Yessongs, was recorded in Europe and the US in 1976 - 1978 and then released November 24, 1980 on the Atlantic label. It was produced by Chris…

Good morning Wednesday warriors and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today's record of choice is actually an EP by Iowa based powerpop rock band, Luxury. EP #1 was released in 1981 on Angry Young Records. This six song offering was the only extended play from these guys and the total of their output was this and two other singles . If you want a feel for how they sound think of a harder faster Cars type of new wave/post punk. Our copy has been signed and personalized by the…

Good Tuesday morning to you all and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we remember Detroit born tenor, songwriter, vocal arranger, musician, and record producer, Lawrence Payton, best known for his work with The Four Tops, on what would have been his 83 Birthday. He died in 1997, age 59, from liver cancer. Catfish, the 19th studio album by The Four Tops, was released in 1976 on ABC Records and was produced by Lawrence Payton. It peaked at #124 on the Billboard 200 and #26 on…

Good Monday morning gang and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember Iowa born big-band trombonist, arranger, composer, and bandleader, Glenn Miller, on what would have been his 117th Birthday, He disappeared in 1944, age 40, while flying in bad weather over the English Channel. Pure Gold is a 1975 RCA compilation album. It collects 10 studio recordings from the years 1939 and 1942. It has been certified Gold in the US.

1. Sunrise Serenade (Frankie Carle) –…