Good morning Friday people and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today our record of choice is 1977 compilation album, Arizona Sounds Vol. 1. It was sponsored by an Phoenix radio station, KDKB FM 93.3 (AM 1510) and collects local bands from that area and era. Most of the music presented, falls into the category of country rock, with apt comparisons to Neil Young and the Eagles, but even has tracks that are Bluegrass and rockabilly. Most of the acts are unknowns with the exception…

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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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…

Good Monday morning gang and welcome to the Memorial Day 2021 edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember and honor our Military members who have died in the line of duty. From our Revolutionary War to all our armed conflicts today, we remember and honor your  greatest sacrifice, per your lives and acknowledge that you died for our Freedoms. Memorial Day saw it's origins shortly after the Civil War ended when General John A. Logan called for a nationwide day of remembrance to…

Good morning record enthusiasts and welcome back to the Sunday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Friday was what would have been the 113th Birthday of British writer, journalist and naval intelligence officer, Ian Fleming, best known as the creator of James Bond. He passed away in 1964, age 56, from a heart attack. To honor his legacy, we spotlight this 1966 Design Records release, Thunderball & Other Secret Agent Themes by The Jazz All-Stars.

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Good morning gang and welcome to the return of Saturday's Singles, a Number Ones Edition. Our first #1 topped the Billboard Hot 100 on this day in 1971. The Rolling Stones released "Brown Sugar" on Rolling Stones Records. It was written by Keith Richards and Mick Jagger and produced by Jimmy Miller. It hails from their 9th studio album, Sticky Fingers and features "Bitch" on it's B-side. In addition to topping the Hot 100, it also claimed #1 in Canada, the Netherlands, and…

Good morning Friday people and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we are wildly pleased to wish The Empress Of Soul, Atlanta born singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, and author, a very Happy 77th Birthday. Happy Birthday Gladys ! Gladys Knight & the Pips released their third compilation album, The Best of Gladys Knight & the Pips, in 1976 on Buddah Records. The soon to be Gold certified disc reached #36 on the Billboard 200, #35 in Canada, #8 on Billboard's…

Good morning audiophiles and welcome back to the Thursday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember Greg Allman, Tennessee born vocalist, guitarist, pianist, and along wit his Brother Duane, founding member of Southern Rock band, The Allman Brothers, on this, the 4th anniversarsary of his passing. He died in 2017, age 69, from complications of liver cancer. He is severely missed. For your listening enjoyment, we have this 1972 Bold Records release, Duane & Greg Allman ( the…

Good morning Wednesday warriors and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. In addition to hump day it is also the 72nd Birthday of Louisiana born singer-songwriter and multi instrumentalist, Hank Williams Jr. Happy Birthday Hank ! We honor his legacy with this 1986 double compilation album from Curb Records. The LPs collect work from Hank just before he broke through on the charts. These selections primarily come from two studio albums in 1977, One Night Stands and The New South. My…

Good Tuesday morning to you all and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we are ecstatic to celebrate the 85th Birthday of Kentucky born country music songwriter, singer, instrumentalist, novelist, and short-story writer, Tom T. Hall. Happy Birthday Tom ! Tom released his second greatest hits compilation, appropriately titled, Greatest Hits Vol. 2 in 1985 on the Mercury label. The Gold certified disc peaked at #12 on the Country albums charts and was produced by Jerry Kennedy. We…

Good Monday morning gang and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we joyfully celebrate the 83rd Birthday of Canadian-American actor, writer, director, musician, cannabis rights activist and comedian, Tommy Chong, best known as one half of the comedy stoner duo, Cheech & Chong. Happy Birthday Tommy ! The pair released their ninth and final studio album, Get Out Of My Room, in 1985 on MCA. It peaked at #111 on the Billboard 200 and #96 in Australia. Two singles were released,…

Good morning faithful readers and welcome back to the Sunday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we count the candles on the cake of English rock guitarist, Rick Fenn, known for his work with  Mike Oldfield, Rick Wakeman, Peter Howarth , Nick Mason and since 1978, a member  of progressive pop band, 10cc. Happy 68th Birthday Rick ! 10cc released their 6th studio album, Bloody Tourists, in September 1978, on the Polydor label. The Platinum selling disc was produced by band members Eric…