Good Tuesday morning to you all and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Not only was yesterday Columbus Day, it was also the 18th anniversary of the passing of New York city native, actor, director. author, and activist Christopher Reeve. Best known for his portrayer of Superman in four films, Reeve was born September 25, 1952 and died  October 10, 2004, age 52, from  cardiac arrest after receiving an antibiotic for infection. He is severely missed. We honor his legacy by spotlighting…

Good Monday morning gang and welcome to the Columbus Day edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again . It was on this day in 1992 that Garth Brook's 4th studio album, The Chase debuted at #1 on tboth the Billboard 200 and the Top Country Albums chart. To mark the momentous occasion, we find ourselves spinning that very record. The LP was released  September 14, 1992 on Liberty Records and was produced by Allen Reynolds. In addition to topping the two aforementioned charts, it also reached #90 on the…

Good morning Sunday people and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we celebrate the 74th Birthday of German born American musician, singer, songwriter, and political activist,  (Clyde) Jackson Browne. Happy Birthday Jackson ! To get his party started the right way, we find ourselves spinning his self titled debut album. The LP was released  January 1972 on the Asylum label and produced by Richard Sanford Orshoff. It peaked at #53 on the Billboard 200 and gave birth to two…

Good morning gang and welcome to the return of Saturday's Singles. Today we dive a little into hair bands. Yes those bands from the 80s and 90s with BIG hair, mascara and spandex. First up, under our needle is "Madalaine" by New York city based band, Winger. The tune, hailing from their self titled debut was released May 1988 on Atlantic Records was written by Kip Winger, Reb Beach, Beau Hill, and produced by Hill. It peaked at #27 on the Mainstream rock charts. It was backed with the song, …

Good morning record enthusiasts and welcome back to the Friday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember Philadelphia born tenor and actor, Mario Lanza (real name : Alfredo Arnold Cocozza), on this the 63rd anniversary of his passing. He was born in January 31, 1921 and died in 1959, age 38, from an apparent pulmonary embolism, although no autopsy was performed. To honor his legacy we shine a light on this 1958 RCA Victor Red Seal release,  Mario Lanza Sings The Hit Songs From…

Good morning faithful readers and welcome back to the Thursday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Tuesday (October 4, 2022) brought us the sad news that country music icon, singer songwriter and guitarist, Loretta Lynn had passed away. She was born April 14, 1932 and died at age 90 in her sleep. She will be missed beyond what words can say. During her 6 decade career she released 46 studio albums, but it is her 7th studio album, You Ain't Woman Enough, that is our subject of sound today.…

Good morning Wednesday warriors and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we remember New York native, comedian and singer songwriter, Jud Strunk on the 41st anniversary if his death. He was born June 11, 1936 and passed away in 1981, age 45, after suffering a heart attack while taking off in his 1941 Fairchild M62-A. He and his passenger, Dick Ayotte, were killed instantly when the plane fell 300ft to the ground. With those two in mind, we spotlight Jud's third studio album,…

Good Tuesday morning to you all and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we remember English actor, comedian and writer, Graham Chapman, best known as one of the six performers in the irreverent comedy troupe, Monty Python, on this, the 33rd anniversary of his death. He was born January 8, 1941 and passed away in 1989, age 48, from cancer. He is severely missed. With him in mind, we spotlight the Pythons' 11th and final studio album,  Monty Python's Contractual Obligation Album.…

Good Monday morning gang and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we are thrilled to celebrate the 81st Birthday of South Carolina native, vocalist, and dancer, Chubby Checker (real name :  Ernest Evans). Happy Birthday Chubby ! With him in mind, we spotlight his 3rd studio album, Let's Twist Again. The LP was released June 19, 1961 on the Parkway label and produced by Kal Mann. It peaked at #11 on the Billboard 200 and gave birth to one single, the title track, "Let's Twist…

Good morning Sunday people and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we celebrate the 81st Birthday of California native and bassist, Ron Meagher, best known for his work in the San Francisco rock band , The Beau Brummels. Happy Birthday Ron ! To get his party started, we spotlight the group's 6th compilation album, The Best of The Beau Brummels 1964–1968. The LP was released in 1987 on Rhino Records and produced by Sly Stone. It features singles they were best known for, such…

Good morning gang and welcome back to the return of Saturday's Singles, a number ones edition. First up, under our needle is the tune topping the charts on this day in 1971. "Maggie May" by Rod Stewart was released July 1971 on Mercury Records. The song, written by Rod and  Martin Quittenton, and then produced by Stewart, hailed from his 3rd album, Every Picture Tells a Story. It reached #11 in Germany, #5 in Switzerland, #3 on the Dutch Top 40, in the Netherlands, and in  New Zealand, #2…