Little Blue Suitcase

@littlebluesuitcase

Mother-son (Patricia & Greg) music duo from Alaska. My mom toted her music in the little blue suitcase for years, inspiring our name & title track. I also really enjoy doing the research & posting images of my treasured record collection & chart stats.

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Little Blue Suitcase@littlebluesuitcase· 20d

38 years ago today, July 23, 1988, Ronnie Milsap debuted at #56 *Hot Shot Debut* on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Button Off My Shirt”. It went on to peak at #4 and spent a total of 18 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #music #legendary #hitmaker #countrymusic #vinyl #musicislife

(Same song on both sides) An image of the 45 RPM vinyl promo record, "Button Off My Shirt”, by Ronnie Milsap, the 5th single from the album, "Heart and Soul" released on RCA Records in 1987.

This pop-styled song came right before a big change back to a more traditional Country style with the song “Don’t You Ever Get Tired (of Hurting Me)”.

An image of the front album cover, “Heart and Soul”, by Ronnie Milsap, released on RCA Records in 1987. The album peaked at #13 for two weeks on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and remained on the chart for a total of 29 weeks.

An image of the back album cover, “Heart and Soul”, by Ronnie Milsap, released on RCA Records in 1987.

Little Blue Suitcase@littlebluesuitcase· 20d

Hi, I've been thinking a lot about when we first received our CDs from the manufacturer. I've created a few collages for the occasion. #alaska #musicduo #wonderfulmemories #guitar #music #live #entertainment #motherandson #album #songwriter #tenorguitar #epiphone #collage #photography #musicislife

An image of a collage I created in celebration of when we received our box of CDs from the manufacturer 18 years ago this month (July 2008). Which includes images of the disc and the CD cover layout.

Little Blue Suitcase@littlebluesuitcase· 21d

37 years ago today, July 22, 1989, Ricky Van Shelton debuted at #95 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Living Proof”. It went on to peak at #1 and spent a total of 22 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #musicsky #legendary #singer #rvs #vinylsky #countrymusic #hitmaker #musicislife

(Same song on both sides) An image of the 45 RPM vinyl promo record, "Living Proof”, by Ricky Van Shelton from the album, "Loving Proof" released on Columbia Records in 1988.

I've been collecting 45 RPMs and record albums for a very long time. I'm grateful for my big music collection. This is one of several RVS songs I played a lot on the radio back then. It was in our hot rotation for several weeks during my radio days. (AM 650 KYAK 1987-1991)

An image of the front CD/album cover of “Loving Proof”, by Ricky Van Shelton, released on Columbia Records in 1988. The album spent ten weeks at #1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and remained on the chart for a total of 130 weeks.

An image of the back CD/album cover of “Loving Proof”, by Ricky Van Shelton, released on Columbia Records in 1988.

An image of an insert photo within the CD/album cover of “Loving Proof”, by Ricky Van Shelton, released on Columbia Records in 1988.

Little Blue Suitcase@littlebluesuitcase· 21d

37 years ago today, July 22, 1989, Mike & the Mechanics debuted at #48 on Billboard’s AC chart with “Nobody Knows”. It went on to peak at #41 and spent a total of 4 weeks in the AC Top 50. #vinylcommunity #musicsky #legendary #poprockgroup #musicians #vinylcollection #AC #vinylsky #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM record front sleeve of “Nobody Knows", by Mike & the Mechanics released on Atlantic Records, which includes a hype sticker saying, "Contains the Hit Nobody Knows" and no other mention of that title in the image. It's from their “Living Years” album released in 1988.

This is one of several records that I rescued from being thrown away as they’d often receive duplicates at our (KYAK’s) sister station KGOT, the stations I worked for from 1987-1991.

An image of the 45 RPM record back sleeve of “Nobody Knows", by Mike & the Mechanics released on Atlantic Records from their “Living Years” album in 1988.

Strangely, it lists "Nobody's Perfect" as the A-side and "Nobody Knows" as the B-side; that is puzzling, as it does not match the 45 RPM vinyl record within. However, both songs appear on their "Living Years" album.

An image of the 45 RPM promo (EDIT) vinyl record of “Nobody Knows”, by Mike & the Mechanics from their “Living Years” album released on Atlantic Records in 1988.

An image of the 45 RPM promo (LP Version) vinyl record of “Nobody Knows”, by Mike & the Mechanics from their “Living Years” album released on Atlantic Records in 1988.

Little Blue Suitcase@littlebluesuitcase· 22d

42 years ago today, July 21, 1984, Karen Brooks debuted at #84 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Tonight I'm Here with Someone Else”. It went on to peak at #19 and spent a total of 16 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #music #vinylcollection #countrymusic #singer #vinyl #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, "Tonight I'm Here with Someone Else”, by Karen Brooks on Warner Brothers Records from the album "Hearts on Fire" released in 1984.

It’s been a fun and exciting hobby to collect 45 RPM singles in my lifetime. I enjoyed listening to this song on AM 650 KYAK and that was my inspiration to go out and buy it.

This single was Karen Brooks' second biggest hit of her career. Her biggest hit was "the #1 Country smash, "Faking Love", her duet with T.G. Sheppard.

Her biggest solo hit was the single that preceded that, "New Way Out", (a huge favorite of my mom's) which peaked at #17 for two weeks and spent a total of 19 weeks on the chart.

Also, she briefly was a part of a duo with Randy Sharp. They released an album entitled, "That's Another Story" on Mercury Records in the early 90s.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, "Give it Up", the B-side to the single "Tonight I'm Here with Someone Else”, by Karen Brooks on Warner Brothers Records from the album "Hearts on Fire" released in 1984.

An image of the front album cover, "Hearts on Fire", by Karen Brooks, released on Warner Brothers Records in 1984. The album peaked at #40 for two weeks on Billboard's Hot Country LPs/Top Country Albums chart and spent a total of 30 weeks in its Top 75.

Fascinatingly, the name changed from "Hot Country LPs" to "Top Country Albums" in Billboard Magazine's issue of October 20, 1984, and I thought the layout, which was changed a few months before, was such an improvement and so much easier to read on all of their charts.

An image of the back album cover, "Hearts on Fire", by Karen Brooks, released on Warner Brothers Records in 1984.

Little Blue Suitcase@littlebluesuitcase· 22d

42 years ago today, July 21, 1984, Eddy Raven debuted at #61 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “I Could Use Another You”. It went on to peak at #9 and spent a total of 18 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #musicsky #legendary #singer #entertainer #countrymusic #vinylsky #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM record, "I Could Use Another You”, by Eddy Raven on RCA Records and the title track from his album released in 1984.

It’s been a fun and exciting hobby to collect 45 RPM singles in my lifetime. I enjoyed listening to this song on AM 650 KYAK all those years ago. It brings back good memories of that era.

An image of the 45 RPM record, "Folks Out on the Road", the B-side to the Top 10 Country hit, "I Could Use Another You”, by Eddy Raven on RCA Records and the title track from his album released in 1984.

An image of the front album cover, "I Could Use Another You", by Eddy Raven, released on RCA Records in 1984.

The album peaked at #41 on Billboard's Hot Country LPs/Top Country Albums chart and a total of 23 weeks in its Top 75. Fascinatingly, the name changed in Billboard Magazine's issue of October 20, 1984, and I thought the layout was such an improvement and so much easier to read on all the charts.

An image of the back album cover, "I Could Use Another You", by Eddy Raven, released on RCA Records in 1984.

Little Blue Suitcase@littlebluesuitcase· 22d

A collage I created of that special evening 18 years ago...

A collage I created of mom and me singing at The Golden Lion in July of 2008. Our cousin Ramona and her husband Jerry filmed the whole thing.

Little Blue Suitcase@littlebluesuitcase· 24d

51 years ago today, July 19, 1975, Ronnie Milsap debuted at #86 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Daydreams About Night Things”. It went on to peak at #1 for two weeks and spent a total of 16 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #music #legendary #musician #countrymusic #musicislife

(Same on both sides) An image of the 45 RPM vinyl promo record of “Daydreams About Night Things”, by Ronnie Milsap released on RCA Records from his "Night Things" album in 1975.

It’s been a fun and exciting hobby to collect 45 RPM singles in my lifetime. This is another favorite song that mom and I enjoyed singing at our gigs.

An image of the front album cover, "Night Things", by Ronnie Milsap, released on RCA Records in 1975. The album peaked at #2 on Billboard's Hot Country LPs chart and stayed a total of 22 weeks in its Top 50.

An image of the back album cover, "Night Things", by Ronnie Milsap, released on RCA Records in 1975.

Little Blue Suitcase@littlebluesuitcase· 25d

45 years ago today, July 18, 1981, Diana Ross and Lionel Richie entered the Top 40 of Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles chart at #38 in its 2nd week with “Endless Love”. It went on to peak at #1 for NINE weeks and spent a total of 19 weeks in the Top 40. #vinylcommunity #legendary #duet #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record of “Endless Love”, by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie released on Motown Records in 1981.

The song also peaked at #1 for three weeks on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart and spent a total of 27 weeks in its Top 50.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record of “Endless Love” (Instrumental), Side 2 of the smash #1 hit by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie released on Motown Records in 1981.

An Image of Lionel Richie and Diana Ross singing.

Another Image of Lionel Richie and Diana Ross singing.

Little Blue Suitcase@littlebluesuitcase· 27d

43 years ago today, July 16, 1983, Charly McClain and Mickey Gilley debuted at #73 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Paradise Tonight”. It went on to peak at #1 and spent a total of 22 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #legendary #duet #countrymusic #vinylcollection #musicislife

(Same on both sides) An image of the 45 RPM vinyl promo record of “Paradise Tonight”, by Charly McClain and Mickey Gilley released on Epic Records from Charly's solo album “Paradise” in 1982 and their duet album “It Takes Believers” released in 1984.

It’s been a fun and exciting hobby to collect 45 RPM singles in my lifetime. I enjoyed listening to this fun and bouncy song on AM 650 KYAK 4+ decades ago.

An image of the front album cover, by Charly McClain and Mickey Gilley, of their duet LP, “It Takes Believers” released on Epic Records in 1984. It peaked at #7 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and spent a total of 34 in its Top 75.

Fascinatingly enough, the name was changed from "Billboard's Hot Country LPs" to "Top Country Albums" in the October 20, 1984, issue of Billboard Magazine.

An image of the back album cover, by Charly McClain and Mickey Gilley, of their duet LP, “It Takes Believers” released on Epic Records in 1984.

Little Blue Suitcase@littlebluesuitcase· 27d

43 years ago today, July 16, 1983, Crystal Gayle debuted at #63 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Baby, What About You”. It went on to peak at #1 and spent a total of 19 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #music #legendary #vocalist #countrymusic #artist #vinylcollection #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, “Baby, What About You”, by Crystal Gayle released on Warner Brothers Records from her “True Love” album in 1982.

The song, "Baby, What About You" peaked at #9 for three weeks on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart and spent a total of 18 weeks in its Top 50.

It’s been a fun and exciting hobby to collect 45 RPM singles in my lifetime. I enjoyed listening to this song on AM 650 KYAK about the time my baby brother was born, which inspired me to go and buy the 45 RPM single. It brings back nice memories.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, “He is Beautiful to Me”, the B-side to the #1 smash Country hit, “Baby, What About You”, by Crystal Gayle released on Warner Brothers Records from her “True Love” album in 1982.

An image of the front album cover, “True Love”, by Crystal Gayle, released on Warner Brothers Records in 1982.

The album peaked at #14 for two nonconsecutive weeks on Billboard's Hot Country LPs chart and stayed a total of 51 weeks in its Top 75.

An image of the back album cover, “True Love”, by Crystal Gayle, released on Warner Brothers Records in 1982.

Little Blue Suitcase@littlebluesuitcase· Jul 13

41 years ago today, July 13, 1985, Vince Gill (w/Rosanne Cash) debuted at #77 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “If It Weren’t for Him”. It went on to peak at #10 for two weeks and spent a total of 18 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #music #legendary #duet #countrymusic #musicislife

(Same on both sides) An image of the 45 RPM vinyl promo record of “If It Weren’t for Him”, by Vince Gill (w/Rosanne Cash) released on RCA Records from his album, “The Things That Matter” in 1985.

This was Vince’s breakthrough single on the Country charts, reaching the Top 10 for his first time with his 5th single release on RCA Records and one of my favorite songs from 4+ decades ago.

Extra cool note; this song was co-written by Vince Gill and Rosanne Cash.

An image of the front album cover, “The Things That Matter”, by Vince Gill, released on RCA Records in 1985. The album peaked at #63 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart and stayed a total of 6 weeks in its Top 75.

An image of the back album cover, “The Things That Matter”, by Vince Gill, released on RCA Records in 1985. Extra note; the album debuted on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart at #65 on June 22nd, 1985.

An image of singer/songwriter and music legend Rosanne Cash from 1985 who added her beautiful voice to the song “If It Weren’t for Him” with Vince Gill, which they co-wrote together, from Vince's album, “The Things That Matter”.

Little Blue Suitcase@littlebluesuitcase· Jul 12

40 years ago today, July 12, 1986, Schuyler, Knobloch & Overstreet debuted at #75 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “You Can’t Stop Love”. It went on to peak at #9 for two weeks and spent a total of 29 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #countrymusic #vinylsky #songwriters #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM record, "You Can’t Stop Love”, by Schuyler, Knobloch & Overstreet on MTM Records from the album, “S-K-O’” released in 1986.

Practically from the first listen it became a favorite of mine, which inspired me to go out and buy the 45 RPM single, and album about 4 decades ago and gladly add them to my treasured music collection.

Fun fact; the LP debuted on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart on January 31, 1987, at #58.

An image of the 45 RPM record, “Love is the Hero”, the B-side to the Top 10 smash-hit "You Can’t Stop Love”, by Schuyler, Knobloch & Overstreet from the album, “S-K-O" released on MTM Records in 1986.

An image of the front album cover, “S-K-O", by Schuyler, Knobloch & Overstreet, released on MTM Records in 1986. It peaked at #39 for two nonconsecutive weeks and stayed a total of 29 weeks on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

Little Blue Suitcase@littlebluesuitcase· Jul 11

39 years ago today, July 11, 1987, The Whispers entered the Top 40 of Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles chart at #32 in its 6th week with “Rock Steady”. It went on to peak at #7 and spent a total of 12 weeks in the Top 40. #vinylcommunity #musiccollection #vocalgroup #music #vinylcollection #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record of “Rock Steady”, by the Whispers from their album, “It Just Gets Better with Time” released on Solar Records in 1987.

I worked for a Country station, AM 650 KYAK. But this record is from KGOT, our CHR sister station at that time. Many 45s would get thrown away and I'd rescue a few from the trash to add to my treasured music collection.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, “Are You Going My Way”, the B-side to the smash hit “Rock Steady”, by the Whispers released on Solar Records in 1987.

An image of the front album cover, entitled “It Just Gets Better with Time”, by the Whispers released on Solar Records in 1987.

An image of the back album cover, entitled “It Just Gets Better with Time”, by the Whispers released on Solar Records in 1987.

Little Blue Suitcase@littlebluesuitcase· Jul 10

One day a long time ago, a few kids came to our door & asked if we wanted a kitten. I wanted one so much & thankfully my mom said I could. We named her Tiger. She became a big and important part of our family and lived to be nearly twenty years old. #nationalkittenday #watercolor #photography

An image of Greg and Tiger, or kitten we adopted. The old photo was put through a watercolor remix as though new life was breathed into it.

A close-up image of Greg and Tiger, our kitten we adopted. The old photo was put through a watercolor remix as though new life was breathed into it.

Little Blue Suitcase@littlebluesuitcase· Jul 10

44 years ago today, July 10, 1982, Gary Morris debuted at #80 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Dreams Die Hard”. It went on to peak at #15 and spent a total of 15 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #musicsky #legendary #vocalist #countrymusic #musician #vinylcollection #musicislife

(Same on both sides) An image of the 45 RPM vinyl promo record of “Dreams Die Hard”, by Gary Morris released on Warner Brothers Records from his self-titled debut album in 1982.

It’s been a fun and exciting hobby to collect 45 RPM singles in my lifetime. I enjoyed listening to this song on AM 650 KYAK all those years ago. It brings back good memories of that era.

An image of the front album cover, self-titled debut, by Gary Morris, released on Warner Brothers Records in 1982.

An image of the back album cover, self-titled debut, by Gary Morris, released on Warner Brothers Records in 1982.

Little Blue Suitcase@littlebluesuitcase· Jul 5

40 years ago today, July 5, 1986, Sylvia debuted at #73 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Nothin’ Ventured, Nothin’ Gained”. It went on to peak at #33 and spent a total of 15 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #musicsky #legendary #vocalist #sylvia #vinylsky #countrymusic #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record of “Nothin’ Ventured, Nothin’ Gained”, by Sylvia with a center picture of Sylvia including the original cover-art from according to the label on the record it’s the title track of the album, which was later changed to “Knockin’ Around”, then shelved by RCA Records for nearly 38 years before finally being released by Sony Music Entertainment in 2024. YAY!

It was extremely exciting to see the album go Top 10 on iTunes after all those years of it just sitting in the RCA archives!

I remember hearing "Nothin' Ventured, Nothin' Gained" on “American Country Countdown” with Bob Kingsley. I rarely missed an episode, especially when I knew a Sylvia song would be included. I was so excited that a new Sylvia album was in the works and this was the first single from it. I'm sure I was among the first to go and buy the 45 RPM record (B-side "Come to Me" - love that song too!) 4 decades ago and happily added it to my treasured music collection.

Sadly, this single was Sylvia's last to make it into the Country Music Top 40.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record of “Come to Me”, (Co-written by Sylvia) with a center picture of Sylvia that includes the original cover-art. It's the B-side to the Country single, “Nothin’ Ventured, Nothin’ Gained”, from according to the label on the record was to be the title track of the album, which was later changed to “Knockin’ Around”, then shelved by RCA Records for nearly 38 years before finally being released by Sony Music Entertainment to streaming platforms in 2024 with “The Lost Album” as the subtitle. Both songs are included on the album, along with of course the title track on the 11-track album.

An image of a collage I created of Sylvia and her awesome band performing "Nothin' Ventured, Nothin' Gained" on various programs in 1986.

An image of a collage I created of Sylvia's album covers. Including the original cover-art (zebra blanket) and the 2024 cover-art of "Knockin' Around (The Lost Album)" originally recorded in 1986.

Little Blue Suitcase@littlebluesuitcase· Jul 5

46 years ago today, July 5, 1980, Christopher Cross entered the Top 40 of Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles chart at #34 in its 4th week with “Sailing”. It went on to peak at #1 and spent a total of 13 weeks in the Top 40. #musiccollection #vinylcommunity #musicsky #singer #vinylcollection #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl promo record of “Sailing”, by Christopher Cross released on Warner Brothers Records from his self-titled debut album in 1979.

The song also peaked at #10 for two weeks on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart and spent a total of 19 weeks in its Top 50.

An image of the front album cover, by Christopher Cross, his self-titled debut LP released on Warner Brothers Records in 1979.

An image of the back album cover, by Christopher Cross, his self-titled debut LP released on Warner Brothers Records in 1979.

Little Blue Suitcase@littlebluesuitcase· Jul 5

46 years ago today, July 5, 1980, Lynn Anderson debuted at #83 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Even Cowgirls Get the Blues”. It went on to peak at #26 and spent a total of 13 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #musicsky #remembering #legendary #countrymusic #singer #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl promo record, “Even Cowgirls Get the Blues”, by Lynn Anderson on Columbia Records, the title track from the album released in 1980.

My grandma introduced me to Lynn Anderson’s music at a very young age. I’ve known and loved her singing from as far back as I can remember, and she became an absolute favorite of mine. I gladly have a huge collection of Lynn Anderson albums and singles.

An image of the front album cover, “Even Cowgirls Get the Blues”, by Lynn Anderson, released on Columbia Records in 1980. The album peaked at #37 and stayed a total of 11 weeks on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. It was her last studio album to be released on Columbia Records.

My grandma introduced me to Lynn Anderson’s music at a very young age. I’ve known and loved her singing from as far back as I can remember, and she became an absolute favorite of mine. I gladly have a huge collection of Lynn Anderson albums and singles.

An image of the back album cover, “Even Cowgirls Get the Blues”, by Lynn Anderson released on Columbia Records in 1980.

Little Blue Suitcase@littlebluesuitcase· Jul 2

37 years ago today, July 1, 1989, Steve Wariner debuted at #63 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “I Got Dreams”. It went on to peak at #1 and spent a total of 21 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #musicsky #classic #vinyl #1 #countrymusic #singing #entertainer #guitarist #musicislife

(Same song on both sides) An image of the 45 RPM vinyl promo record of “I Got Dreams”, by Steve Wariner, the title track of his album released on MCA Records in 1989.

It’s been an exciting lifelong hobby to collect 45 RPM singles throughout the years. I'm grateful for my big music collection.

I played this song a lot back then in my radio broadcasting days. (650 KYAK 1987-1991) It was in our hot rotation for several weeks back in the summer of 1989.

An image of the front CD/album cover of “I Got Dreams”, by Steve Wariner, released on MCA Records in 1989. The album peaked at #32 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart and stayed a total of 46 weeks in its Top 75.

An image of the back CD/album cover of “I Got Dreams”, by Steve Wariner, released on MCA Records in 1989.

Little Blue Suitcase@littlebluesuitcase· Jul 2

37 years ago today, July 1, 1989, The Bellamy Brothers debuted at #94 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “You’ll Never Be Sorry”. It went on to peak at #10 and spent a total of 27 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #musicsky #countrymusic #singing #brothers #duo #vinylsky #musicislife

(Same on both sides) An image of the 45 RPM vinyl promo record of “You’ll Never Be Sorry”, by The Bellamy Brothers released on MCA (Curb) Records from their album “Greatest Hits Volume III” in 1989.

It’s been an exciting lifelong hobby to collect 45 RPM singles over the years. I'm grateful for my big music collection. I played this song a lot back then. It was in our hot rotation for a few weeks. (KYAK 1987-1991)

An image of the front CD cover of “Greatest Hits Volume III”, by The Bellamy Brothers released on MCA (Curb) Records in 1989.

An image of the back CD cover of “Greatest Hits Volume III”, by The Bellamy Brothers released on MCA (Curb) Records in 1989.

Little Blue Suitcase@littlebluesuitcase· Jul 1

47 years ago today, June 30, 1979, Robert John entered the Top 40 of Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles chart at #38 in its 7th week with “Sad Eyes”. It went on to peak at #1 and spent a total of 19 weeks in the Top 40. #vinylcommunity #musiccollection #1 #classic #singer #vinylcollection #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record of “Sad Eyes”, by Robert John released on EMI America Records from his self-titled album in 1979.

This song also peaked at #10 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart and spent a total of 25 weeks in its Top 50.

I still really enjoy listening to this song all these years later on my favorite 'Oldies' Gold Rush 590 radio station here in Anchorage.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record of “Am I Ever Gonna Hold You Again”, the B-side to the #1 hit single, “Sad Eyes”, by Robert John released on EMI America Records from his self-titled album in 1979.

An image of the front album cover, by Robert John, his self-titled LP released on EMI America Records in 1979.

An image of the back album cover, by Robert John, his self-titled LP released on EMI America Records in 1979.

Little Blue Suitcase@littlebluesuitcase· Jun 30

47 years ago today, June 30, 1979, James Taylor entered the Top 40 of Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles chart at #36 in its 5th week with “Up on the Roof”. It went on to peak at #28 for two weeks and spent a total of 5 weeks in the Top 40. #vinylcommunity #musicsky #guitarist #vinylcollection #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl promo record of “Up on the Roof”, by James Taylor released on Columbia Records from his 1979 album “Flag”.

This song also peaked at #7 for four weeks on Billboard’s AC chart and spent a total of 21 weeks in its Top 50. It’s a song I still enjoy listening to on my favorite 'Oldies' radio station here in Anchorage.

An image of the front album cover, “Flag”, by James Taylor, released on Columbia Records in 1979.

An image of the back album cover, “Flag”, by James Taylor, released on Columbia Records in 1979.

An image of an insert photo of James Taylor within the sleave of the album, “Flag”, by nonother than James Taylor, released on Columbia Records in 1979.

Little Blue Suitcase@littlebluesuitcase· Jun 30

42 years ago today, June 30, 1984, Ray Parker Jr. entered the Top 40 of Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles chart at #29 in its 3rd week with “Ghostbusters”. It went on to peak at #1 for three weeks and spent a total of 14 weeks in the Top 40. #vinylcommunity #musiccollection #vinylcollection #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record of “Ghostbusters”, by Ray Parker Jr. released on Arista Records from the “Ghostbusters” movie soundtrack LP in 1984.

The song also peaked at #9 for two weeks on Billboard’s AC chart and spent a total of 13 weeks in its Top 50.

Every time I listen to this song, I’m immediately reminded of the music video and liking it back then whenever I'd see it on MTV.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record of “Ghostbusters (Instrumental)”, the B-side to the original #1 hit song, by Ray Parker Jr. released on Arista Records from the “Ghostbusters” soundtrack LP in 1984.

An image of the front cover, “Ghostbusters” movie soundtrack LP, released on Arista Records in 1984.

An image of the back cover, “Ghostbusters” movie soundtrack LP, released on Arista Records in 1984.

Little Blue Suitcase@littlebluesuitcase· Jun 29

52 years ago today, June 29, 1974, Lynn Anderson debuted at #84 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Talkin’ to the Wall”. It went on to peak at #7 for two weeks and spent a total of 14 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #remembering #legendary #vocalist #musicislife #vinylcollection

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, “Talkin’ to the Wall”, by Lynn Anderson on Columbia Records from the album “Smile for Me” released in 1974.

My grandma introduced me to Lynn Anderson’s music at a very young age. I’ve known and loved her singing from as far back as I can remember, and she became an absolute favorite of mine.

I gladly have a huge collection of Lynn Anderson albums and singles, cassette tapes, 8-Tracks and a few CDs. Some of which are autographed from when I got a chance to see Lynn in concert and meet her afterwards in Reno from back in 1998.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, “I Want to Be a Part of You”, the B-side to the Top 10 Country hit, “Talkin’ to the Wall”, by Lynn Anderson on Columbia Records from the album “Smile for Me” released in 1974.

An image of the front album cover of “Smile for Me”, by Lynn Anderson released on Columbia Records in 1974. The album peaked at #14 for two weeks and stayed a total of 11 weeks on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

An image of the back album cover of “Smile for Me”, by Lynn Anderson released on Columbia Records in 1974.

Little Blue Suitcase@littlebluesuitcase· Jun 29

40 years ago today, June 28, 1986, Louise Mandrell debuted at #76 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “I Wanna Hear It from Your Lips”. It went on to peak at #35 and spent a total of 11 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #musicsky #legend #singer #countrymusic #vinylsky #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM record, "I Wanna Hear It from Your Lips”, by Louise Mandrell on RCA Records from the album, “Dreamin’” released in 1987.

It’s been my hobby to collect 45 RPM singles. I remember hearing this song on “American Country Countdown” with Bob Kingsley. He always had such a way of making the artists and their songs even more intriguing with his unique voice and mountains of great information.

Which very much inspired me to go out and buy this record 4 decades ago and gladly add it to my treasured music collection.

An image of the 45 RPM record, “Summer Nights”, by Louise Mandrell from the 1985 album, “Maybe My Baby” and B-side to the single, "I Wanna Hear It from Your Lips” on RCA Records.

An image of the front album cover of “Dreamin’”, by Louise Mandrell released on RCA Records in 1987.

An image of the back album cover of “Dreamin’”, by Louise Mandrell released on RCA Records in 1987.

Little Blue Suitcase@littlebluesuitcase· Jun 27

#NationalSunglassesDay #Sunshinyday #Remembering #Grandpa #Richard #William #Sunglasses #Leatherjacket #Photo #MooseCreek #Alaska #Grandfather #Memories #Oldpicture #Palmer My grandfather passed away in 1980. But I've always liked this photo of him and it's how I especially like to remember him.

My grandpa wearing his sunglasses and black leather jacket a very long time ago. He passed away over 46 years ago, but this is how I like to remember him most.

Little Blue Suitcase@littlebluesuitcase· Jun 27

45 years ago today, June 27, 1981, John Denver debuted at #44 on Billboard’s AC chart with “Some Days Are Diamonds (Some Days Are Stone)”. It went on to peak at #12 for three weeks and spent a total of 18 weeks in the AC Top 50. #vinylcommunity #legendary #musician #vinylcollection #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, “Some Days Are Diamonds (Some Days Are Stone)”, by John Denver on RCA Records. It’s the title track from his album released in 1981. This song peaked at #10 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart and spent a total of 18 weeks on that chart.

This was one of my mom’s favorites. She bought the album about the time my little brother was born in July of 1981.

I've listened to it several times in the past few weeks and it always brings back good memories. Makes me want to go back to that time even for just one day.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, “Country Love”, the B-Side to the single, “Some Days Are Diamonds (Some Days Are Stone)”, by John Denver on RCA Records, which is the title track from his album released in 1981.

An image of the 1981 album front cover, “Some Days Are Diamonds”, by John Denver on RCA Records. The album peaked at #7 on Billboard’s Hot Country LPs chart and spent a total of 35 weeks in its Top 75.

An image of the 1981 album back cover, “Some Days Are Diamonds”, by John Denver on RCA Records.

Little Blue Suitcase@littlebluesuitcase· Jun 27

39 years ago today, June 27, 1987, Joe Kenyon debuted at #73 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Hymne”. It went on to peak at #33 and spent a total of 15 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #musicsky #recording #vinylsky #45rpm #countrymusic #vinylcollection #instrumental #musicislife

(Same song on both sides) An image of the 45 RPM vinyl promo Test Pressing record “Hymne”, by Joe Kenyon with a very unusual plain looking label with a white sticker including the information typed on it. "Hymne" is also the title track of the album released on Mercury Records in 1987.

I played this song back then on AM 650 KYAK, the station I worked for from 1987-1991. It was unusual to play an instrumental tune. I thought it was a nice change of pace though. I enjoyed every time it came up to be played on my music list.

(Same song on both sides) An image of the 45 RPM vinyl promo Test Pressing record flip side, “Hymne”, by Joe Kenyon with a very unusual and plain looking label released on Mercury Records in 1987. This side does not include a white sticker.

An image of the front album cover, “Hymne”, by Joe Kenyon released on Mercury Records in 1987.

An image of the back album cover, “Hymne”, by Joe Kenyon released on Mercury Records in 1987.

Little Blue Suitcase@littlebluesuitcase· Jun 26

44 years ago today, June 26, 1982, Charly McClain debuted at #65 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Dancing Your Memory Away”. It went on to peak at #3 for two weeks and spent a total of 20 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #music #legendary #singer #countrymusic #vinyl #musicislife