Good morning Sunday people and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we remember Georgia born baritone vocalist and multi - instrumentalist, Steve Sanders, best known for his work with The Oak Ridge Boys, on this, the 24th anniversary of his passing. He died in 1998, age 45, from a self inflicted gunshot wound. He joined the group in 1981 as a rhythm guitarist and in 1987 when baritone vocalist, William Lee Golden, left the group, Sanders took his place. He was with the group…

Good morning gang and welcome to the return of Saturday's Singles, a Number Ones edition. First up, turning on our table is the #1 song on this day in 1977. "Dancing Queen" by ABBA was released August 15, 1976 on the Atlantic label and produced by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. The song, hailing from the Swedish pop group's fourth record, Arrival, reached #1 in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, the Soviet Union, Sweden, the…

Good morning faithful readers and welcome back to the Friday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we celebrate the 71st Birthday to Owosso, Michigan ( I have two cousins that live there !) born bassist for rock band Grand Funk Railroad, Mel Schacher. Happy Birthday Mel ! To mark the occasion, we shine a light on the band's first live album, conveniently titled Live Album. The double LP was recorded  June 23–25, 1970 in Jacksonville and West Palm Beach, and then released  November 16,…

Good morning record enthusiasts and welcome back to the Thursday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we remember New York City born drummer and vocalist, Spencer Dryden, best known for his work with Jefferson Airplane and New Riders of the Purple Sage. He would have celebrated his 85th Birthday today, but his life was cut short by colon cancer on January 11, 2005. He was 66. We honor his legacy by spinning Jefferson Airplane's 4th studio recording, Crown Of Creation. Crown Of…

Good morning Wednesday warriors and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . It was on this day in 2016, six years ago, that California born singer, songwriter, guitarist, and fiddler, Merle Haggard passed away on his 79th Birthday, after battling pneumonia.  Today he would have turned 85. We honor the outlaw country musician's legacy by giving his fourth studio album, Branded Man, by Merle Haggard and The Strangers, a look and a listen. Branded Man was released August 28, 1967 on Capitol…

Good Monday morning gang and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we celebrate the 71st Birthday of Texas born bassist and vocalist, Steve Gatlin, best known for his work with his brothers Larry and Rudy, in the Gatlin Brothers Band. Happy Birthday Steve !  To mark the occasion, we find ourselves spinning this 1983 Columbia compilation, Greatest Hits Volume II. The LP reached #22 on the Hot Country Albums chart and was produced by Jerry Crutchfield and Larry, Rudy, and Steve…

Good Sunday morning, morning people and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we celebrate the 61st Birthday of Brooklyn born  actor, comedian, writer, producer, and singer, Eddie Murphy . Happy Birthday Eddie ! With him in mind, we spotlight his self titled debut record, Eddie Murphy. The comedy LP was recorded April 30–May 1, 1982,  at The Comic Strip, in New York City, and then released November 6, 1982 on Columbia Records. It was produced by Murphy,  Robert Wachs, and David…

Good morning gang and welcome back to Saturday's Singles. Our first single is "Let's Get It On" by "Prince of Motown", Marvin Gaye, who would have celebrated his 83rd Birthday today. He died  April 1, 1984 after an altercation with his father, Marvin Gaye Sr., who fatally shot his son.  "Let's Get It On", the title track to Gaye's thirteenth studio album, was released June 15, 1973 on the  Tamla label and produced by Marvin Gaye. It peaked at #31 in the UK, #11 in Canada, and #1 on the Hot…