Good morning faithful readers and welcome back to the Thursday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again . We didn't want the week to get away without wishing English singer-songwriter and guitarist, Dave Mason, a belated Birthday. He was born May 10, 1946 and just yesterday celebrated his 77th Birthday. With him in mind, we spotlight his ninth studio album, Old Crest On A New Wave. The LP was released June 15, 1980 on the Columbia label and was produced by Mason and Joe Wissert. The album's…

Good morning Wednesday warriors and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we find ourselves celebrating the 76th Birthday of Burbank, California native, vocalist and multi- instrumentalist, Jay Ferguson (John Arden Ferguson) , best known for his work in the bands, Spirit and Jo Jo Gunne. Happy Birthday Jay ! With him in mind, we spotlight Spirit's self titled debut album. The LP was released  January 22, 1968 on the Ode label and was produced by Lou Adler, the record and film…

Good Tuesday morning to you all and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we wish Bronx born  singer, pianist, and songwriter, Billy Joel (William Martin Joel), a Happy 74th Birthday. Happy Birthday Billy ! He was born in 1949 to parents Howard, a classical pianist and businessman and his Mother, Rosalind. During his 6 decade career, he has released 13 studio albums, but it is his third one, Streetlife Serenade, that is our subject of sound today. The LP was released October 11,…

Great Monday morning gang and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we wish  Montgomery, Alabama native, singer songwriter, and keyboardist, Toni Tennille (Cathryn Antoinette Tennille), a very Happy 83rd Birthday. Happy Birthday Toni ! She was born in 1940 to parents Frank and Cathryn Tennille. Frank owned a furniture store and later served in the Alabama Legislature, while Cathryn was the host of daily television show. She met her future husband,  Daryl Dragon in 1971. He was at…

Good morning record enthusiasts and welcome back to the Sunday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we celebrate the 77th Birthday of Detroit born vocalist/guitarist, Ray Monette, best known for his work in the rock band, Rare Earth. Happy Birthday Ray ! We him in mind, we spotlight the group's first live release, a double album, Rare Earth in Concert. The music was recorded at the Jacksonville Coliseum, the Miami Florida Marine Stadium,  New York Cornell University,  and at The…

Good morning gang and welcome to the return of Saturday's Singles. First up under our needle is a single from Detroit born  singer, songwriter, and guitarist Bob Seger. Today he is celebrating his 78th Birthday and we are celebrating it by spinning , "Old Time Rock and Roll". The song was written by  George Jackson, Thomas E. Jones III, and Bob Seger. It was then  produced by Seger and the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section. It hails from his 10th studio album, Stranger in Town and was…

Buenos días, amigos and welcome back to Friday and the Cinco de Mayo edition. In lieu of an album detailing the anniversary of Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, we opted to celebrate what would have been the 89th Birthday of  Grenada, Mississippi native, and tenor and alto saxophonist, Ace Cannon. He was born in 1934 and passed away suddenly at home, December 6, 2018. He was 84. Before starting his solo career in 1961, he toured with Bill Black's…

Good morning faithful readers and welcome back to the Thursday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we celebrate the 64th Birthday of Marshville, North Carolina native,  country and gospel music singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actor, Randy Travis (Randy Bruce Traywick). Happt Birthday Randy ! He was born in 1959 to parents Harold Traywick, a  a horse breeder, turkey farmer, substitute school teacher, and construction business owner, and Bobbie Traywick,  a textile factory worker.…

Good morning Wednesday warriors and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we remember  Tacoma, Washington native, singer and actor, Bing Crosby (Harry Lillis Crosby Jr.) , on what would have been his 120th Birthday. He was born in 1903 to parents Harry Lowe Crosby, a  bookkeeper, and Catherine Helen. Bing passed away October 14, 1977, age 74, from a massive heart attack. He had flown to Spain for a game of golf and after playing said, "That was a great game of golf, fellas. Let’s…

Good Tuesday morning to you all and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we celebrate British singer, Engelbert Humperdinck (Arnold George Dorsey), as he celebrates his 87th Birthday. Happy Birthday  Engelbert ! He was born on this very day in 1936 to British Army NCO Mervyn Dorsey, and his Wife, Olive. In 1965 he teamed up with his former roommate, Gordon Mills. Mills became his manger and and producer and suggested he change his stage. Today we have him on this 1977 Music For…

Great Monday morning gang and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again and the first day of May. Today we remember  Greenville, Virginia native and contralto vocalist, Kate Smith, on what would have been her 116th Birthday. She was born in 1907 to parents, Charlotte 'Lottie' Yarnell and William Herman Smith, who were Kate's earliest musical influences as her Father sang in the choir in church and her Mother played piano. During the course of her 5 decade career, she excelled in radio,…