Good morning gang and welcome to the return of Saturday's Singles, a Birthday edition. Our first set up melting candles belongs to Brooklyn born  rapper, singer and songwriter,  Freedom Williams, best known for his work with new jack swing outfit, C+C Music Factory. Happy 55th Birthday Freedom. Their single,  "Just a Touch of Love (Everyday)" was released in 1991 on the Columbia label and hailed from their debut record, Gonna Make You Sweat. The song reached #83 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop…

Good morning record enthusiasts and welcome back to the Friday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember Illinois born statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, on what would have been his 212th Birthday. He died in office in 1865, age 56, from an assassins' bullet. With him in mind we spotlight this 1957 double album from Caedmon Records, A Lincoln Album, featuring spoken word excerpts by Carl Sandburg.

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Good Thursday morning audiophiles and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember traditional pop and big band singer, actor, radio and television presenter, Vic Damone, on the third anniversary of his passing. He died in 2018, age 89, of complications of a respiratory illness. For your listening pleasure we offer up his 1965 Warner Brothers album, Country Love Songs.  On it the Italian from Brooklyn takes 10 country songs and turns them into pop and standard crooners. Oddly…

Good morning gang and welcome back to the Monday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Sixteen years ago today, Iowa born rock drummer, vocalist, and songwriter, Keith Knudsen. known for his work with The Doobie Brothers, passed away at age 56, from pneumonia. We honor his legacy, by spinning the band's 8th studio album, Minute By Minute. The LP was released  December 1, 1978 on the Warner Brothers label and produced by Ted Templeman. The soon to be 3X Platinum record peaked at #1 on the…

Good morning vinyl junkies and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember  Los Angeles born keyboard player and composer, Jimmy Greenspoon, best known for his work in blue eyed soul, boogie rock band, Three Dog Night, on what would have been his 73rd Birthday. Cancer claimed his life in 2015, age 67. Cyan, Three Dog Night's 10th studio album was released October 9, 1973 on the Dunhill label and produced by Richard Podolor. The Gold certified disc peaked at #56 in Japan, #26…

Good morning gang and welcome to the return of Saturday's Singles, a Birthday edition. First up on our cake calendar is 55 year old  English singer, songwriter and radio personality, Rick Astley. Happy Birthday Rick ! 1989 saw the release of Rick's sophomore album, Hold Me in Your Arms, and with it the second single off that album, "Giving Up On Love'". "Giving Up On Love" was released April 15th, 1989 on the RCA label and produced by Rick. It peaked at #36 in France, #45 in Canada, #38 on…

Good morning Friday people and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Last week (01-29-21) brought us the sad news that the original guitarist for The Animals, Hilton valentine, had passed away at age 77. No cause of death has been given at this time. To honor his legacy, we spotlight this Pickwick/33 Records record,  The Early Animals With Eric Burdon. This is a live album originally released in 1965 as Live At The Club A Go Go and In The Beginning. It was recorded December 30, 1963 at…

Good Thursday morning vinyl enthusiasts and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today marks 34 years since the death of Wisconsin born pianist, singer and actor, Władziu Valentino Liberace, known simply the world over as, Liberace. He passed away on this day in 1987, age 67, from AIDS related pneumonia. This Pickwick/33 Records compilation was released in 1967 and was still sealed until we opened it for this occasion, for which I have included an Awkward Openings video, down around the…

Good morning Wednesday warriors and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we joyfully celebrate the 74th Birthday of British guitarist, vocalist, record producer, and Brother to Sir Ray Davies, Dave Davies. Happy Birthday Dave ! The Kinks released their 20th studio album, State of Confusion, on June 10th 1983, on Arista Records. It was produced by Ray Davies and peaked at #96 in Australia, #55 in Germany, and #12 in America. The title track (#26 Mainstream Rock), "Don't Forget To…

Good Tuesday morning, morning people and welcome to the Groundhog's Day edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again also known as the 79th Birthday of British-American singer-songwriter and multi instrumentalist, Graham Nash. Happy Birthday Graham ! Following his work in the Hollies and his second record with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, he released his debut solo album, Songs For Beginners on May 29, 1971. The soon to be Gold certified disc was self produced and peaked at #15 on the Billboard…

Good Monday morning gang and welcome to February and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we joyfully celebrate the 71st Birthday of guitarist Rich Williams, best known for his longtime work with Kansas based progressive rock band, Kansas. Happy Birthday Rich ! Monolith, their 6th studio album, was released May 1979 on the CBS label and produced the band. It peaked at #69 in Australia, #17 in Canada, and #10 in America, where it has been certified Platinum.  "People Of The South…

Good morning record enthusiasts and welcome back to the Sunday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember Chicago born vocalist, multi instrumentalist, and founding member of jazz rock band Chicago, Terry Kath, on what would have been his 75th Birthday. He died in 1978, age 31, from an apparent accidental gunshot wound . Chicago's 10th album, Chicago X, was released June 14, 1976 on the Columbia label and produced by James William Guercio. The LP peaked at #3 in both Australia…

Good morning gang and welcome to the return of Saturday's Singles, a Birthday edition. First up on our candle celebration calendar is Chicago born  singer, songwriter, record producer, and R&B/ New Jack Swing artist, Jody Watley. She is celebrating her 62nd Birthday today. Happy Birthday Jody. Her single, "Real Love" was released March 18, 1989 on the MCA label and produced by André Cymone. The tune, hailing from her second studio album, Larger Than Life, reached #31 in the UK, #4 in…

Good morning, morning people and welcome back to the Friday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember actor and journalist, Louis Jean Heydt, on this, the 6st anniversary of his passing. He died in 1960, age 56, of a heart attack. The actor appeared in over 100 films, often playing the hapless fall guy. In  Victor Fleming's film adaptation of  Margaret Mitchell's novel, Gone With The Wind, he plays the hungry soldier seen holding Ashley and Melanie's son, Beau Wilkes (who is…

Good Thursday morning audiophiles and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember both original female vocalist, Signe Toly Anderson, and rhythm guitarist Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane fame. They both passed away on this day in 2016, both age 74. To honor their legacies, we spotlight their seventh studio album, Long John Silver. Long John Silver was released July 20, 1972 on the Grunt label and produced by the band. It peaked at #20 on the Billboard 200 and it's sole…

Good morning Wednesday warriors and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we celebrate the 70th Birthday of singer-songwriter and keyboardist, Seth Justman, best known for his work with The J. Geils Band. Happy Birthday Seth ! Their seventh studio album , Monkey Island, was released June 9, 1977, and for the first time, produced by the band. The LP peaked at #97 in Australia and #51 in America and spawned one single, appropriately titled, "You're The Only One" (#83 Hot 100). This…

Good Tuesday morning to you all and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember Ohio born actor, film director, race car driver, and entrepreneur, Paul Newman, on what would have been his 96th Birthday. He passed away in 2008, age 83, from lung cancer. With him in mind we spotlight, The Original Soundtrack Recording to the film, The Life And Times Of Judge Roy Bean. The movie, directed by directed by John Huston, was released in December 18, 1972, stars Newman in the titular…

Good Monday morning gang and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Our record of choice today is this 1972 MCA Special Products compilation album called Rock Festival. The LP features two songs by five artists, including this New York based progressive folk band, McKendree Spring, who I had never heard before. 

A1 The Who - My Generation 3:19

A2 Tommy James & The Shondells - Crystal Blue Persuasion 4:02

A3 Strawberry Alarm Clock - Good Morning…