Good Thursday morning faithful readers and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we remember multi-instrumentalist, country/gospel vocalist, and actor Steve Sanders, best known for his work with The Oak Ridge Boys, on this, the 23rd anniversary of his passing. Steve died of a self inflicted gunshot wound. He was 45. He was with the group from 1987 to his death. He replaced longtime member, baritone William Lee Golden, who left the group in '87. After Sanders' death Golden…

Good morning Wednesday warriors and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we find ourselves celebrating the 72nd Birthday of bassist/vocalist George Bunnell, best known for his work in psychedelic pop band, Strawberry Alarm Clock. Happy Birthday George ! Strawberry Alarm Clock released their 3rd LP, The World In A Sea Shell, in November of 1968 on the Uni label. It was produced by Frank Slay and Bill Holmes. From what I gather, the album did not chart, but it gave birth to two…

Good morning, morning people and welcome back to the Tuesday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we are thrilled to wish Jersey born singer and actress Nancy Sinatra, a very Happy 81st Birthday. Happy Birthday Nancy ! She released her first abum, Boots, in 1966 on Reprise Records. The disc, produced by Lee Hazlewood, peaked at #12 in the UK, and #5 on the Billboard 200. Two singles were released ; "So Long, Babe" (#86 Hot 100) and her best known tune, "These Boots Are Made for…

Good Monday morning gang and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we joyfully celebrate the 81st Birthday of of Welsh singer, Sir Tom Jones. Happy Birthday Tom ! He released his 13th album,  I (Who Have Nothing), in 1970 on the Decca/Parrot labels. It peaked at #23 on the Billboard 200, #21 in Canada, #20 in Norway, #10 in the UK, and #5 in Finland. Two singles were released from the disc; the title track (#16 UK, #14 Hot 100, #10 Canada, #6 Belgium) and  "Daughter of Darkness"…

Good morning audiophiles and welcome back to the Sunday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember guitarist Robbin Crosby, best known for his work in the glam/hair metal band, Ratt, on this, the 19th anniversary of his passing. He died in 2002, age 42, as a result of a  heroin overdose and pneumonia with complications from AIDS. Ratt released their third studio album, Dancing Undercover, August 9, 1986 on Atlantic Records. The Beau Hill produced disc peaked at #51 in the UK, #49…

Good morning gang and welcome to the return of Saturday's Singles, a Songs I've Never Heard edition. First up is "The Wheel Song" by Canadian Country Music stat, Gary Buck. Gary was born in March of 1940 and enjoyed quite a successful 45 year career in the industry. He was a singer, songwriter, record producer, executive, administrator, and founded both  the Canadian Country Music Association and the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, of which he is a member. He passed away in 2003, age 63…

Good morning Friday people and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. On this day in 1942, Capitol Records started a marketing trend, by being the first record company to give a radio station a record in hopes of getting played. It worked and the promotional record was born. To mark the occasion, we spotlight this June 1964 release, Great New Releases From The Sound Capitol Of The World. The LP collects hits from Al Martino, Freddy Martin, George Shearing, Tennessee Ernie Fords and…

Good Thursday morning faithful readers and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember Kentucky born saxophonist Boots Randolph, on what would have been his 94th Birthday. He passed away in 2007, age 80, after suffering a brain hemorrhage. Boots released his 19th studio album, Sentimental Journey,  in 1973 on the Monument label. It was produced by Fred Foster. 

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Written-By – Irving Berlin

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Good morning Wednesday warriors and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we remember Ohio born BIG band-leader and songwriter Sammy Kaye, on this, the 34th anniversary of his passing. He died in 1987, age 77, from cancer. For your listening enjoyment, we find ourselves spinning this 1981 Hindsight Records release, The Uncollected Sammy Kaye And His Orchestra Vol 2, 1944-1946, featuring the vocals of Nancy Norman and Billy Williams. Our copy is signed and personalized by Sammy…

Good Tuesday morning to you all and welcome to June and to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we celebrate the 61st Birthday of vocalist/guitarist, actor and producer, Jesse Johnson, best known as the original guitarist in the Prince created funk rock band, the Time. Happy Birthday Jesse. After the movie and album Purple Rain, Jesse left the group and went solo. His second album, 

Shockadelica, is turning on our table. Shockadelica was released in 1986 on the A&M label and produced by…