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STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - FLATT LESTER AND EARL SCRUGGS WITH THE FOGGY MOUNTAIN BOYS - THE STORY OF BONNIE AND CLYDEORY OF BONNIE

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…

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Added by maggot on June 19, 2023 at 5:26am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - THE BEATLES - THE EARLY BEATLES

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…

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Added by maggot on June 18, 2023 at 4:16am — No Comments

SATURDAY'S SINGLES : BARRY MANILOW WITH KID CREOLE AND THE COCONUTS and SANTANA

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…

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Added by maggot on June 17, 2023 at 5:11am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - BRAND X - UNORTHODOX BEHAVOIR

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…

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Added by maggot on June 16, 2023 at 4:26am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - TERRI GIBBS - I'M A LADY

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.…

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Added by maggot on June 15, 2023 at 4:40am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - CHARADE : MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURESCORE COMPOSED AND CONDUCTED BY HENRY MANCINI

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…

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Added by maggot on June 14, 2023 at 5:00am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - THE SOUND OF TOMORROW (BUICK HIGHLIGHTER) - VARIOUS ARTISTS

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…

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Added by maggot on June 13, 2023 at 5:19am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - JIM NABORS - THE JIM NABORS HOUR

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…

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Added by maggot on June 12, 2023 at 4:56am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - HAWAII CALLS : GREATEST HITS - WEBLEY EDWARDS WITH AL KEALOHA

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…

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Added by maggot on June 11, 2023 at 5:52am — No Comments

SATURDAY'S SINGLES - THE SHIRELLES and MAXI PRIEST

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…

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Added by maggot on June 10, 2023 at 4:58am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - HERMAN'S HERMITS - THE BEST OF HERMAN'S HERMITS - VOLUME II

Good morning Sunday people and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again. Today we remember English guitarist, Derek Leckenby, best known for his work with the English beat rock band, Herman's Hermits, on this the 29th anniversary of his passing. He was born May 14, 1943 and passed away on this day in 1994, age 51, of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. With him in mind, we spotlight the group's second compilation, The Best Of Herman's Hermits - Volume II. The LP was released 1966 on the MGM label and was…

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Added by maggot on June 4, 2023 at 6:35am — No Comments

SATURDAY'S SINGLES : BOOTS RANDOPLH and C+C MUSIC FACTORY

Good morning gang and welcome to the return of Saturday's Singles, a Birthday edition. First up under our needle is the song "Temptation" by  Paducah, Kentucky native and saxophonist, Boots Randolph ( Homer Louis Randolph III). Boots was born June 3, 1927 and is perhaps known best for his song, "Yakety Sax". Today would have been his 9th Birthday. He passed away July 3, 2007, age 80, after suffering a brain hemorrhage. Today's selection, "Temptation" was published in 1933, with music written…

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Added by maggot on June 3, 2023 at 6:30am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - CAPITOL POPS FOR JUNE '66 ! - VARIOUS ARTISTS

Today we take a look back at June 1966, 57 years ago to the time when this Capitol Records sampler was sent out to DJs to sample the up and coming music. This Capitol Pops For June '66 ! features 2 songs by each act , including The Nat King Cole Trio, Cannonball Adderley, Roy Clark, George Van Eps, The Letterman, and more. It has a nice big white label with green print that says Promotional Record. This, and a few others we have, came from the now Legendary, J.R.'s Junk…

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Added by maggot on June 2, 2023 at 6:00am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - PAT BOONE - MOODY RIVER

Good morning record enthusiasts and welcome back to the Thursday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we are thrilled to wish singer, composer, actor, writer, television personality, motivational speaker, and spokesman, Pat Boone, a very Happy 89th Birthday. Happy Birthday Pat !  Throughout his career, he has dipped his musical toes in the waters of pop, country, gospel, jazz, and even a heavy metal cover album. The Jacksonville Floridian has sold more than 45 million albums, had 38…

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Added by maggot on June 1, 2023 at 5:54am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - PETER, PAUL, AND MARY - IN THE WIND

Good morning Wednesday warriors and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we are overjoyed to wish New York native, singer songwriter, and guitarist, Peter Yarrow, a very Happy 85th Birthday. Happy Birthday Peter ! Born in 1938, Peter is the son of  Ukrainian Jewish immigrants, Vera Wisebrode and  Bernard Yarrow. Musically, he is one third of the folk trio, Peter, Paul and Mary and their third album is currently turning on our table. In The Wind was released  October 1963 on the…

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Added by maggot on May 31, 2023 at 6:23am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - BENNY GOODMAN SEXTET - THE NEW BENNY GOODMAN SEXTET

Good Tuesday morning to you all and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we remember Chicago born clarinetist and bandleader, "The King Of Swing", Benny Goodman, on what would have been his 113th Birthday. He was born in 1909 and passed away June 13, 1986, age 77, from a heart attack. With him in mind, we spotlight this Columbia Records release from 1955, The New Benny Goodman Sextet by the Benny Goodman Sextet. 

A1 Between The Devil…

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Added by maggot on May 30, 2023 at 6:01am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - ZZ TOP/ THE ROSE SOUNDTRACK

Great Monday morning gang and welcome to the Memorial Day 2023 selection from Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we take the time to remember and honor all our Military who have paid the ultimate price for our Freedom, with their lives. Thank you and God Bless. Our record today is one from American Forces Radio And Television Service, which since it's inception in 1942, has provided has provided entertainment on both radio and television for service members and their Families, stationed…

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Added by maggot on May 29, 2023 at 6:24am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - GLADYS KNIGHT - MISS GLADYS KNIGHT

Good morning faithful readers and welcome back to the Sunday edition of Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we are thrilled to wish Atlanta native, singer, songwriter, actress and businesswoman, Gladys Knight, a very Happy 79th Birthday. Happy Birthday Gladys ! She was born in 1944 to parents,  Merald Woodlow Knight Sr., a postal worker, and Sarah Elizabeth and got her start like so many others, singing in the church choir. She has won 7 Grammys and is be3st known for her work in The Pips,…

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Added by maggot on May 28, 2023 at 5:58am — No Comments

SATURDAY'S SINGLES : THE RAMSEY LEWIS TRIO and THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND

Good morning gang and welcome to the return of Saturday's Singles. First up under our needle is "Hang On Sloopy" by The Ramsey Lewis Trio. Ramsey Lewis, the jazz pianist, composer, and radio personality was born May 27, 1935 in Chicago to parents Ramsey Lewis Sr. and Pauline Lewis. His Father was a church choir director and Jr. started piano lessons at age 4. Those lessons paid of and by the time he was 21 he had released his debut record. He passed away just last year on September 12, 2022…

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Added by maggot on May 27, 2023 at 4:30am — No Comments

STUCK IN THE VINYL AGAIN - HANK WILLIAMS JR. - ROWDY

Good morning record enthusiasts and welcome back to Stuck In The Vinyl Again . Today we celebrate the 74th Birthday of Shreveport, Louisiana native, singer songwriter and multi - instrumentalist, Hank Williams Jr.. Happy Birthday Hank ! He is the son of Legendary country musician Hank Williams and Audrie Williams. He is the Father of Hank 3, Holly, Katherine, Hilary and Sam Williams, and the Grandfather of Coleman Williams, who performs as IV. Today we are spinning Jr.'s 32nd studio album,…

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Added by maggot on May 26, 2023 at 6:07am — No Comments

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