Good morning "music lovers, thrill-seekers, conversationalists all across the fruited plain" and welcome back to the Friday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember Tennessee born singer songwriter, guitarist, and producer, Chet Atkins, on the 22nd anniversary of his passing. He was born June 20, 1924 and passed away June 30, 2001, age 77, after battling colon cancer. We find him today sitting behind the controls as producer, on this album from pianist Floyd Cramer. Floyd…

Good morning audiophiles and welcome back to the Thursday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today our record of choice is the third studio album from New Jersey based bubblegum pop band, 1910 Fruitgum company. Good Goody Gumdrops was released in 1968 on Buddah Records and produced by Jerry Kasenetz, Jeff Katz, Billy Carl, and Reid Whitelaw. The album itself did not chart, but the title track reached #37 on the Hot 100. The LP sees the quintet comprised of Mark Gutkowski on rhythm guitar…

Good morning Wednesday warriors and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we remember Tennessee born guitarist, and Navy veteran, Scotty Moore (Winfield Scott Moore III), best known as Elvis' studio and touring guitarist between 1954 and 1968, on this the 7th anniversary of his passing . He was born December 27, 1931 and passed away June 28, 2016, age 84. No cause of death was given. We honor his legacy by spinning the 7th soundtrack album by Elvis. Fun In Acapulco is a 1963…

Great Monday morning gang and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we celebrate  British musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, Mick Jones, (Michael Geoffrey Jones)  (not to be confused with Mick Jones of Foreigner) best known as co lead vocalist and guitarist for the punk band The Clash, as he celebrates his 68th Birthday. Happy Birthday Mick ! He was born June 26, 1955 in Wandsworth, London to parents Tommy Jones  Renee Zegansky and over the course of his 6 decade…

Good morning Sunday people and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today our Sunday Soundtrack is the third studio album by Atlanta based R&B and electro-funk group, The S.O.S. Band. III was released October 29, 1982 on the Tabu label and was produced by Ricky Sylvers (of the famous family R&B group The Slyvers) and Gene Dozier. It peaked at #172 on the Billboard 200 and #27 on Billboard's Top R&B/ Hip Hop Albums chart. Three singles were  released from III ; "Groovin'…

Good morning gang and welcome to the return of Saturday's Singles, a Number Ones edition. First we load up into our time machine pull the levers and set the dials to this very day in 1965, when the #1 song in the land was "Mr. Tambourine Man" by The Byrds. The song was originally written in recorded by Bob Dylan and released  March 22, 1965. The Byrds released their version  April 12, 1965 on Columbia records. It was produced by Terry Melcher and was their debut single and title track to…

Good morning record enthusiasts and welcome back to the Friday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today our record of choice is this 1979 Ronco Records (As Seen On TV !) release, Winners by various artists. The LP sees select cuts from Barry Manilow, Alice Cooper, Boston, Hot Chocolate, Meat Loaf, and more.











A1 Barry Manilow– Copacabana



A2 Al Stewart– Time Passages



A3 Melissa Manchester– Don't Cry Out Loud



A4 Toby Beau– My…

Good morning Thursday people and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we remember New York native, comedian, actor, and author, George Carlin (George Denis Patrick Carlin) on this the 15th anniversary of his death. He was born May 12, 1937 to parents Patrick John Carlin and Mary Carlin and passed away on this day in 2008, age 71, from heart failure. We honor his legacy by spinning his 6th comedy album, Toledo Window Box. The LP was recorded live  July 20, 1974, at the Paramount…

Good morning Wednesday warriors and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember Manhattan born actor and author, Carroll O'Connor, on this the 22nd anniversary of his passing. He was born August 2, 1924 to parents Edward Joseph O'Connor, a lawyer, and  Elise Patricia O'Connor , a teacher and is perhaps known best for his roles as Archie Bunker on the sitcoms,  All In The Family and Archie Bunker's Place, as well as police chief William "Bill" Gillespie on the crime drama, In…

Good Tuesday morning to you all and welcome back to Stuck in The Vinyl Again . Today we celebrate the 74th Birthday of  Tuskegee, Alabama native, singer, songwriter, record producer, and television personality, Lionel Richie. Happy Birthday Lionel ! He was born in 1949 to parents Lionel Brockman Richie Sr., a  U.S. Army systems analyst, and Alberta R. Foster, a teacher and school principal. He got his start as co lead vocalist of the Motown group Commodores, before establishing a successful…

Great Monday morning gang and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we remember Tennessee born bluegrass guitarist and mandolinist, Lester Raymond Flatt, on what would have been his 109th Birthday. He was born in 1914 and passed away May 11, 1979, age 64, of heart failure. He of course is best known as one half of the bluegrass duo, Flatt And Scruggs and today we have them on this 1968 Columbia Records release, The Story Of Bonnie And Clyde by Lester Flatt And Earl Scruggs With…

Good morning audiophiles and welcome to the Sunday and Father's Day 2023 edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. In addition to all that, it is also the 81st Birthday of English vocalist and multi instrumentalist, Paul McCartney (Sir James Paul McCartney CH MBE) , best known as one quarter of the Fab Four, as well as his post Beatles band, Wings. Paul is turning 81 today and we hope it's his best Birthday yet. To get the party started we find ourselves spinning The Early Beatles. The LP was…

Good morning gang and welcome to the return of Saturday's Singles, a Birthday edition . First up under our needle is Seattle native keyboardist, singer and songwriter, Greg Rolie, best known for his work in the bands Journey and Santana. Greg was born in 1947 and is celebrating his 76th Birthday today. Happy Birthday Greg ! With him in mind we spin our first single. "Evil Ways" was released on New Year's Day in 1970 on Columbia Records . The song was written by Clarence "Sonny" Henry and…

Good morning Friday people and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. It was on this day in 1999 that English singer, drummer, songwriter, record producer and actor, Phil Collins got his star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. To commemorate the date we shine a light on the debut album by progressive rock jazz fusion band, Brand X. The band was formed in 1974 by John Goodsall (guitar), Percy Jones (bass), Robin Lumley (keyboards), and Phil Collins (drums). Their debut LP, Unorthodox Behavior…

Good morning faithful readers and welcome back to the Thursday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we wish Miami, Florida native, keyboardist and country music vocalist, Terri Gibbs (Teresa Fay Gibbs) , a very Happy 69th Birthday. Happy Birthday Terri ! She was born prematurely in 1954, and as a result of an incubator accident became blind. During her course of her 5 decade career, she has released 13 albums, but it is her sophomore release, I'm A Lady, turning on our table today.…

Good morning Wednesday warriors and welcome back to Stuck In the Vinyl Again . Good Friday morning gang, and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today marks 29 years since the death of composer, conductor, arranger, pianist and flutist, Henry Mancini. He was born April 16, 1924 to parents, Quintiliano "Quinto" Mancini,  a laborer at the Jones and Laughlin Steel Company and amateur musician and  His mother Anna. He died in 1994, age 70, from pancreatic cancer. Rest in peace Henry. The…

Good Tuesday morning to you all and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today our record of choice is this 1963 RCA Victor LP, produced for Buick, The Sound Of Tomorrow (Buick Highlighter). The record sees various orchestra's performing pieces from Puccini, Mahler, Ravel and more . I think this might have been an give away for new customers but I am not sure. Side one label is black. Side 2 is red. 

A1 Peter Nero Orchestra– Londonderry…

Great Monday morning gang and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again .  Today we remember Sylacauga, Alabama native, actor, singer, and comedian, Jim Nabors (James Thurston Nabors), on what would have been his 93rd Birthday . He died on November 30, 2017, aged 87, at his home in Honolulu, Hawaii, from a suppressed immune system. Known for his beloved character Gomer Pyle on both the The Andy Griffith Show and Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., Nabors also had a rich baritone singing voice that he…

Good morning audiophiles and welcome back to the Sunday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today, June 11th is King Kamehameha, a publics holiday in the state of Hawaii honoring Kamehameha I, the conqueror and first ruler of the Kingdom of Hawaii who unified the kingdom of Hawaii. He was born approximately in 1758 and died either May 8th or May 15th, 1819. With him in mind, we find ourselves spinning this 1960 Capitol Records record,  Hawaii Calls: Greatest Hits by Webley Edwards With…

Good morning gang and welcome back to the return of Saturday's Singles, a Birthday edition. Our first wish goes out to 82 year old New Jersey born soul singer, Shirley Alston Reeves, best known as the lead vocalist for the girl group, The Shirelles. Happy Birthday Shirley ! She was born in 1941 and while in high school formed The Shirelles with her friends Doris Kenner Jackson, Addie "Micki" Harris McPhadden and Beverly Lee. They had a string of hits in the 60s, including this one from 1961…