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Little Blue Suitcase
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Mother-son (Patricia & Greg) music duo from Alaska. My mom toted her music in the little blue suitcase for years, inspiring our name and title track.
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#ThrowbackThursday Patricia and Greg from many, many moons ago...
Various photos of (mom), Patricia collage. Various photos of baby, Greg collage.
November 20, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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I went to see Sylvia sing after my dog died. She sang a song, w/the words, “Oh & nobody's got to tell me, what it is, what it is I feel, & nobody's got to sell me on a love that I know is real.” While I was listening in pure amazement, I thought - “Wow! This song is helping to heal my broken heart".
This is an image of t-shirts including a black and white photo of Sylvia, her name and the name of a very special song. People would say, "it's only a dog" thinking that was supposed to be comforting, I guess. How wrong they were. I had these t-shirts specially made because I loved the song, "Sometimes You Just Know" so much, by Sylvia. Unfortunately, the 1995 album project that it was slated to be included in never materialized. It still haunts me to this day.
November 17, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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40 years ago today, November 16, 1985, Dire Straits entered Billboard’s Top 40 of the Hot 100 with “Walk of Life”. It went on to peak at #7 and spent a total of 15 weeks in the 40.

#vinylcommunity #music #legends #80s #classic #vinyl #recording #walkoflife #direstraits #legendary #musicislife
The front cover of Dire Strait's 45 RPM single release of "Walk of Life" The back cover of Dire Strait's 45 RPM single release of "Walk of Life".
November 17, 2025 at 4:40 AM
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I certainly didn't want to leave out these Sylvia albums. Last year Sony Music Entertainment released all of her RCA albums for streaming and downloads, including the "Knockin' Around" album that had been locked in the archives for nearly 38 years. I'm so happy to finally have it in my collection!
A collage of Sylvia's albums, "One Step Closer" and "Knockin' Around". A collage of Sylvia first album "The Real Story" on her own label, Red Pony Records from 1996 and her "Where in the World" album from 2002. A collage of Sylvia's 2016 album "It's All in the Family"; it was her first release in nearly 15 years. Plus, her album "Second Bloom ~ The Hits Re-imagined" from 2018.
November 8, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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In celebration of Sylvia’s 1982 Country Cross-over smash-hit “Nobody” just recently hitting 10 million views on YouTube; I created a few collages featuring her incredible music career.

#sylvia #nobody #youtube #80s #vinylcommunity #music #countrymusic #artist #legend #rcarecords #musicislife
This is a collage of Sylvia including an image of her 45 RPM single of "Nobody", the cover from the sheet music of "Nobody" and the front cover and back of Sylvia's "Just Sylvia" album that contained the hit singles, "Nobody", "Sweet Yesterday" and "Like Nothing Ever Happened". A collage of Sylvia's first two albums, "Drifter" and "Just Sylvia". A collage of Sylvia's albums, "Snapshot" and "Surprise". A collage of Sylvia's Christmas album, "A Cradle in Bethlehem" and her most recent album, "Nature Child ~ A Dreamer's Journey".
November 8, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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#vinylcommunity #markgray #80s #topten #diamondinthedust #countrymusic #legend #columbiarecords #musicislife
This is the 45 RPM vinyl record of "Diamond in the Dust" by Mark Gray on Columbia Records. It's yellow and orange with black and white font. This is the B-side 45 RPM vinyl record of "I Guess You Must Have Touched Me Just Right" by Mark Gray on Columbia Records. It's yellow and orange with black and white font.
September 30, 2025 at 5:14 AM
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41 years ago today, September 29, 1984, Mark Gray debuted on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Diamond in the Dust” and went on to peak at #9 and spent a total of 21 weeks on the chart.

#vinylcommunity #markgray #80s #topten #diamondinthedust #country #legend #vinyl #musicislife
This is the front cover of "Diamond in the Dust" by Mark Gray. He's wearing a white jacket and he's looking directly at the camera with his right hand behind his head and his left hand is resting on what looks like an instrument of some sort. This is the back cover of "Diamond in the Dust" by Mark Gray. It's the same exact photo and information with more details. Such as which album the song is from. "This Ol' Piano", music producers, etc. Just to reiterate, he's wearing a white jacket and he's looking directly at the camera with his right hand behind his head and his left hand is resting on what looks like an instrument of some sort, perhaps a piano.
September 30, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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She autographed a few of my albums of hers that are in my treasured music collection. "The Best of Lynn Anderson" from 1968 is extra special when I was little.

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#favorite #vinyl #treasured #country #artist
#vinylcommunity #albums #memories #reno
Lynn Anderson autographed her "The Best of Lynn Anderson" LP. She wrote... "To Greg - Wow! Oldie! Lynn Anderson" Lynn Anderson autographed her "With Love, From Lynn Anderson" LP. She wrote... "To Greg - With love from Lynn Anderson" Lynn Anderson autographed her "Outlaw is Just a State of Mind" LP. She wrote... "To Greg - See you soon in Alaska! Love, Lynn Anderson".
September 26, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Lynn Anderson filled my life with her beautiful music from as far back as I can remember.

I'm thinking about her today on her Birthday and how much I love and appreciate her singing and am so grateful for my big collection of her music in all formats.

Lynn Rene` Anderson

9/26/1947 - 7/30/2015
This is a photo of Lynn Anderson and Greg from 1998. I went to see her sing in Reno, Nevada and was able to have photos taken with her after her performance. We're both smiling and looking directly at the camera. This is a photo of Lynn Anderson and Greg from 1998. I went to see her sing in Reno, Nevada and was able to have photos taken with her after her performance. Looks like we're in a nice conversation looking at one another in this photo. This is a photo of Lynn Anderson and Greg from 1998. I went to see her sing in Reno, Nevada and was able to have photos taken with her after her performance. This is an extra special photo as it was her idea for this specific pose with our arms around each other. We have big smiles, and both are looking directly at the camera. This is a photo of Lynn Anderson and Greg from 1998. I went to see her sing in Reno, Nevada and was able to have photos taken with her after her performance. In this photo, I'm smiling and looking directly at the camera, and she is smiling and looking at me.
September 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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#vinylcommunity #music #legend #barbrastreisand #80s #classic #emotion #vinyl #45rpm #legendary #musicislife
This is the actual 45 RPM single release of "Emotion" by Barbra Streisand on Columbia Records from 1984. This is the actual 45 RPM vinyl record B-side "Here We Are at Last" by Barbra Streisand on Columbia Records from 1984.
September 24, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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#classic #legendary #artists #song #music #collection #45rpm #80s #usaforafrica #charity #vinylcommunity #memories
This is the 45 RPM vinyl single release of "We Are the World" by USA for Africa on Columbia Records in 1985. This is the 45 RPM vinyl B-side of the single "We Are the World" by USA for Africa on Columbia Records. This is Quincy Jones with "Grace" dated 1984.
September 24, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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#BetteMidler #TheRose #classic #soundtrack #legendary #artist #song #AC #Hot100 #music #collection #45rpm #vinylcommunity #memories
The 45 RPM vinyl record of "The Rose" by Bette Midler on Atlantic Records from 1979. The 45 RPM vinyl record B-side of "The Rose" by Bette Midler. This is "Stay with Me" on Atlantic Records from 1979.
September 24, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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#vinylcommunity #music #legend #80s #classic #vinyl #45rpm #legendary #Sylvia #one #Drifter #artist #Countrylegend #80s #Billboard #Country #wonderfulmemories #musicislife
The 45 RPM vinyl record single release "Drifter" by Sylvia on RCA Records that peaked at #1 on the Country Charts in 1981. The 45 RPM vinyl record B-side "Missin' You" by Sylvia on RCA Records in 1981.
September 24, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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#vinylcommunity #music #artist #legend #annemurray #80s #classic #vinyl #45rpm #legendary #musicislife
This is the actual image of the 45 RPM vinyl record "Blessed Are the Believers" by Anne Murray on Capital Records from 1981. This is the actual image of the 45 RPM vinyl record B-side to "Blessed Are the Believers" by Anne Murray. It's entitled "Only Love" on Capital Records from 1981.
September 24, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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(Same on both sides)

#vinylcommunity #music #artist #legend #80s #classic #vinyl #45rpm #record #legendary #donwilliams #musicislife
This is the RCA 45 RPM single release of "One Good Well" by Don Williams from 1989. (Same on both sides of the record)
September 24, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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#bryanadams #number1 #80s #fortyyearsago #heaven #classic #pop #legendary #billboard #Top40 #vinylcommunity #music #classic #vinyl #45rpm #musicislife
The 45 RPM vinyl record of "Heaven" by Bryan Adams on A&M Records from 1985. The 45 RPM vinyl record B-side is "Heaven - LIVE" by Bryan Adams on A&M Records from 1985.
September 24, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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I had hoped to have images of the vinyl records to go along with the covers I posted. But wasn't quite there. So, thought I'd post them today, better late than never, I suppose. 🎵

#vinylcommunity #music #band #80s #vinyl #45rpm #marcybrothers #musicislife
The vinyl 45 RPM single release of "Take it Like a Man" by the Marcy Brothers from 1984. The B-side 45 RPM vinyl of "Dirt Bike Heaven" by the Marcy Brothers from 1984.
September 23, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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#vinylcommunity #music #legends #exile #band #80s #classic #vinyl #epicrecords #45rpm #record #legendary #musicislife
This is the 45 RPM vinyl single release of the #1 smash-hit, "Give Me One More Chance" by Exile from 1984 on Epic Records. This is the 45 RPM vinyl B-side of the #1 hit single "Give Me One More Chance". This song is, "Ain't That a Pity" by Exile from 1984 on Epic Records.
September 23, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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(Same on both sides)

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This is the image of the 45 RPM single release of "When You Put Your Heart in It" by Kenny Rogers from 1988 on Reprise Records. (Record is same on both sides)
September 23, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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On blue vinyl this is the 45 RPM single release, "The Other Side of Life" by The Moody Blues from 1986 on Polydor Records. This is the blue vinyl B-side "The Spirit" by The Moody Blues from 1986 on Polydor Records.
September 23, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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(Same on both sides)

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This is the image of the RCA Records vinyl 45 RPM single release of "Would These Arms Be in Your Way" by Keith Whitley from 1987.
September 23, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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I've been busy all morning taking pictures of some of my 45 RPM vinyl records from my treasured record collection. I had hoped to have them ready when I posted the covers. But wasn't quite there. So, thought I'd post them today, better late than never, I suppose. 🎵

#vinylcommunity #music #vinyl
This is the actual image of the 45 RPM vinyl record 1983 single release of "Don't Count the Rainy Days" by Michael Murphey. This is the actual image of the 45 RPM vinyl record B-side of the 1983 Country Hit, "Don't Count the Rainy Days" by Michael Murphey. This song title is "The Heart Never Lies", which is the title track of the album.
September 23, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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I've been busy since early this morning taking pictures of some of my 45 RPM vinyl collection and thought I'd share them here.

#vinylcommunity #music #legend #AnneMurray #ALittleGoodNews #80s #classic #vinyl #musicislife
This is the actual image of the 45 RPM vinyl record "A Little Good News" single release by Anne Murray. This is the actual image of the 45 RPM vinyl record B-side "I'm Not Afraid Anymore" by Anne Murray.
September 23, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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**I want to make a correction. I meant to say Sheena debuted within the Top 40 of the Hot 100 at #40 and went on to peak at #7. Sorry for the confusion.

It was the 5th week in the Hot 100 that "Strut" entered the Top 40.

I acquire my information from the book: "The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits".
This is the 45 RPM vinyl of the single release, "STRUT" by Sheena Easton. It's a gray label with "EMI America" at the center top in various colors including orange, yellow and green along with other information including (From the LP) "A Private Heaven", etc. This is "LETTERS FROM THE ROAD", the 45 RPM vinyl B-side of the single release, "STRUT" by Sheena Easton. It's a gray label with "EMI America" at the center top in various colors including orange, yellow and green along with more and various information.
September 23, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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41 years ago today, September 22, 1984, Sheena Easton debuted on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles chart with “Strut”. It went on to peak at #7 and spent a total of 15 weeks in the Top 40.

One of my all-time favorites in my collection!
#vinylcommunity #sheenaeaston #classic #strut #music #vinyl #record
This is the front cover of the Sheena Easton 45 RPM single release of "Strut". The cover is mostly red. She's sitting on the floor and looking directly at the camera with her right elbow resting on her right knee and her chin looks like it's resting on her fisted right hand. This is the back cover of the Sheena Easton 45 RPM single release of "Strut". It has a very similar style as the front cover with the exception of no image of Sheena Easton. In her place are the titles "STRUT" and the B-side, "LETTERS FROM THE ROAD", along with other information in smaller font. There's a small white feather below and to the left of that information.
September 22, 2025 at 3:22 PM