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SITVA - THE OSMONDS - PHASE III

Good Monday morning gang (that is if you believe in such things), and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we celebrate Alan Osmond, as he celebrates his 71st Birthday. Happy Birthday Alan ! To mark the occasion, we spotlight the third studio album by the sibling group, Phase III. Phase III was released January 29, 1972, on the MGM label and produced by MGM and produced by Alan Osmond, Michael Lloyd, Rick Hall, Mike Curb, Ray Ruff, and Don Costa. It peaked at #10 on the Billboard…

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Added by maggot on June 22, 2020 at 6:30am — No Comments

SITVA - RED SOVINE - THE BEST OF RED SOVINE

Good morning, Sunday people and welcome back to the Father's Day 2020 edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. I find myself thinking about my Dad today. At times we were estranged but our relationship wasn't terrible. There were things we could never see eye to eye on and there were other things that we really enjoyed doing together, like watching and attending wrestling events. Ken Wahl on Wiseguy, his favorite movie Roadhouse and although at the time I probably wouldn't have admitted it to…

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Added by maggot on June 21, 2020 at 5:55am — No Comments

SATURDAY'S SINGLES : THE BEACH BOYS and VAN HALEN

Good morning gang and welcome to the return of Saturday's Singles, a Birthday edition. First up and in line to blow out the cake candles is multi instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, producer and founding member, Brian Wilson, of The Beach Boys is celebrating his 78th Birthday today. Happy Birthday Brian ! With him in mind, we spotlight the boys from Hawthorne, California, with their 1986 Capitol Records release, "California Dreamin'". The single, from their Made In The U.S.A.…

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Added by maggot on June 20, 2020 at 4:55am — No Comments

SITVA - "GIGI" ORIGINAL CAST SOUND TRACK - Various Artists

Good morning, morning people and welcome to the Friday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember French actor, Louis Jourdan, on what would have been his 99th Birthday. He passed away in 2015, age 93, from natural causes. Among his acting credits are Kamal Khan, in the James Bond film, Octopussy, Dr. Anton Arcane in both Swamp Thing and Return Of The Swamp Thing, Count Dracula in the made for TV movie, Dracula, and Gaston Lachaille in the 1958 film "Gigi". The latter is…

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Added by maggot on June 19, 2020 at 5:35am — No Comments

SITVA - THE BEATLES - INTRODUCING THE BEATLES

Good morning Thursday people and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we joyfully celebrate the the 78th Birthday of Sir Paul McCartney. Happy Birthday Paul ! To commemorate the date we spotlight the first Beatles release in America, Introducing The Beatles. The LP was released January 10, 1964 on the Vee Jay label and produced by Sir George Martin. It peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200 and has been certified Platinum in the US. Four singles were released ; "Please Please Me" (#3…

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Added by maggot on June 18, 2020 at 3:41am — No Comments

STUCK INTHE VINYL AGAIN - BARRY MANILOW - BARRY

Good morning Wednesday warriors and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. It was on this day 77 years ago that Barry Alan Pincus was born. That child would grow up to be the singer-songwriter, arranger, musician, producer and actor Barry Manilow. Happy Birthday Barry ! With him in mind, we spotlight his seventh studio album, Barry. Barry was released November 19, 1980, on Arista Records and produced by Mr. Manilow, himself and Ron Dante. It peaked at #15 on the Billboard 200 and #5 in the… Continue

Added by maggot on June 17, 2020 at 5:00am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - BILLY "CRASH' CRADDOCK THE BEST OF BILLY "CRASH" CRADDOCK

Good morning, record enthusiasts and welcome back to the Tuesday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we gleefully celebrate the 81st Birthday of "The King Of Country Rock", Billy "Crash" Craddock. Happy Birthday Billy ! To commemorate this awesome date, we spotlight this 1981 MCA compilation, The Best Of Billy 'Crash' Craddock.

A1 Knock Three Times (#3 Country Singles,#113 Hot 100, #21 Canada Country)

A2 Dream Lover (#5 Country)

A3 Easy As Pie (#2… Continue

Added by maggot on June 16, 2020 at 5:54am — No Comments

SITVA - CASEY'S TOP 40 (11- 25,26 - 1989) VARIOUS ARTISTS

Good Monday morning gang and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember beloved American disc jockey, music historian, radio personality, actor and voice actor, Casey Kasem, on this, the 6th year anniversary of his death. He passed away in 2014, age 82, from sepsis. He is severely missed. I can honestly say had it not been for Casey Kasem, Stuck In The Vinyl Again would not exist. He instilled a love for music and it's information in me at a young age. I would listen to the… Continue

Added by maggot on June 15, 2020 at 6:32am — No Comments

SITVA - YES - BIG GENERATOR

Good morning Sunday people and welcome to the Sunday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we celebrate the 71st Birthday of Alan White, known for his work with the Plastic Ono Band, Joe Cocker, Ginger Baker, The Ventures, and progressive rockers Yes. It is Yes' twelfth studio album, Big Generator, is our soundtrack for the day. Big Generator was released September 21st, 1987 on the Atco label and produced by Yes, Trevor Horn, Trevor Rabin and Paul De Villiers. It peaked at #15 on the… Continue

Added by maggot on June 14, 2020 at 4:37am — No Comments

SATURDAY'S SINGLES : THE DRIFTERS and DR. HOOK

Good morning gang and welcome to the return of Saturday's Singles. First up on our turntable is "Under The Boardwalk" by The Drifters. The tune was written by Kenny Young and Arthur Resnick and released by The Drifters in 1964 on Atlantic label. The Bert Burns produced track landed at #4 on the Hot 100, #5 on the Cash Box, and #1 on the R&B charts. "I Don't Want To Go On Without You" is featured on the B-side. The song has a bit of a backstory, as the night before it was set to be recorded… Continue

Added by maggot on June 13, 2020 at 6:29am — No Comments

SITVA - KING CRIMSON - STARLESS AND BIBLE BLACK

Good morning, morning people and welcome to the Friday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember English singer, bassist, and songwriter John Wetton, known for his work in the progressive rock band, King Crimson, as well as session work with Roxy Music and Genesis, on what would have been his 71st Birthday,. He passed away in 2017, age 67, from complications of colorectal cancer. To honor his legacy, we spotlight the sixth studio album, Starless And Bible Black. Starless And Bible… Continue

Added by maggot on June 12, 2020 at 5:19am — No Comments

SITVA - ZZ TOP = EL LOCO

Good morning record enthusiasts and welcome back to the Thursday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we joyfully celebrate drummer Frank Beard, as he celebrates his 71st Birthday. Happy Birthday Franks ! With him in mind, we spotlight the seventh studio album by the Houston, Texas rock ZZ Top. El Loco was released July 1981 on the Warner Brothers label and produced by Bill Ham. The LP peaked at #17 on the Billboard 200 and spawned three singles ; "Leila" #77 Hot 100, "Pearl Necklace" #28… Continue

Added by maggot on June 11, 2020 at 6:15am — No Comments

SITVA - RAY CHARLES - FRIENDSHIP

Good morning Wednesday warriors and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember the late great Ray Charles, on this, the 16th anniversary of his death. The singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer passed away at age 73, in 2004, from liver disease. To honor his legacy, we spotlight this 1984 duets album, Friendship. The LP, produced by Billy Sherrill and released on the Epic And Columbia labels, sees Ray returning to country music scene and teaming up with several of the… Continue

Added by maggot on June 10, 2020 at 4:39am — No Comments

SITVA - VARIOUS ARTISTS - PERFECT (ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK ALBUM)

Good morning gang and welcome back to the Tuesday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. It was during this week in 1985 that the romantic drama, Perfect, starring John Travolta, Jamie Lee Curtis, Anne De Salvo, Marilu Henner, Laraine Newman, Matthew Reed, and Jann Wenner. The story centers on Rolling Stone reporter, Adam Lawrence (Travolta) who is assigned to write a series of articles on the increased interest in aerobics. There he meets the instructor Jessie Wilson (Curtis)and their rocky… Continue

Added by maggot on June 9, 2020 at 6:25am — No Comments

SITVA - STEVE MILLER BAND - CHILDREN OF THE FUTURE

Good morning Monday people and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we gleefully celebrate the 76th Birthday of vocalist/guitarist Boz Scaggs. Happy Birthday Boz ! To commemorate the date, we spotlight his early work on Steve Miller Band's Children Of The Future. Children Of The Future was originally released June 1968 on the Capitol label and produced by Glyn Johns. It peaked at #134 on the Billboard 200. To me the record seems to be split in sound by it's sides. Side A has a… Continue

Added by maggot on June 8, 2020 at 5:42am — No Comments

SITVA - JOEY SCARBURY - AMERICA'S GREATEST HISTORY

Good morning, morning people and welcome back to the Sunday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we celebrate with Ontario, California born singer songwriter and pianist Joey Scarbury, as he celebrates his 65th Birthday. Happy Birthday Joey ! With him in mind, we spotlight his one and only album, America's Greatest Hero, produced by 80s theme song composer extraordinaire, Mike Post. The album, released in 1981 on the Elektra label, features Scarbury's best known song, "Theme from The… Continue

Added by maggot on June 7, 2020 at 5:35am — No Comments

SATURDAY'S SINGLES : BILLY PRESTON and HEART

Good morning gang and welcome to the return of Saturday's Singles. First up we find ourselves remembering R&B, rock, soul, funk, and gospel musician, Billy Preston, on this, the 14th anniversary of his death. He passed away in 2006, age 59, from respiratory failure. His first #1 hit is our subject of focus today. "Will It Go Round In Circles" was released in March 1973 on the A&M label. It was written by Billy and Bruce Fisher and appeared on Billy's seventh studio album, Music Is My… Continue

Added by maggot on June 6, 2020 at 1:00am — No Comments

SITVA - KENNY G - G FORCE

Good morning Friday people and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we celebrate Seattle born saxophonist, Kenneth Bruce Gorelick , known the world over as simply Kenny G, as he celebrates his 64th Birthday. Happy Birthday Kenny ! With him in mind, we spotlight his sophomore record, G Force. G Force was released January 16, 1983 on the Arista label and was produced by Kenny G, Wayne Brathwaite, and Kashif. It reached #6 on Billboard's Jazz Albums chart, #17 on the R&B/Hip-Hop… Continue

Added by maggot on June 5, 2020 at 4:51am — No Comments

SITVA - HERMAN'S HERMITS - HOLD ON

Good morning, morning people and welcome back to the Thursday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember English guitarist Derek Leckenby, best known for his work in Herman's Hermits, on this, the 29th anniversary of his death. Non-Hodgkins lymphoma claimed his life in 1991, age 51. Our send off today focuses on their third record Hold On, (MGM Jun2 1966) which also serves as the soundtrack to the film of the same name, starring the band and Shelley Fabares. It was produced by… Continue

Added by maggot on June 4, 2020 at 5:19am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - DEREK AND THE DOMINOES - IN CONCERT

Good morning Wednesday warriors and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we take a look at one of rock 'n rolls darker chapters, with the tale of drummer Jim Gordon's horrific murder of his mother. If you'd listen to music in the past 45 years, chances are you've heard Jim Gordon. Whether it be on albums by Duane Allman, Joan Baez,The Beach Boys, Bread, The Byrds,The Carpenters, Cher, Harry Nilson, Eric Clapton, Alice Cooper, Burton Cummings, Neil Diamond, Donovan, Merle Haggard,Hall… Continue

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