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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.

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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.

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.

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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".

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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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.

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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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This is the RCA 45 RPM single release of "One Good Well" by Don Williams from 1989. (Same on both sides of the record)

(Same on both sides)

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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.

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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.

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. 🎵

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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.

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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)

(Same on both sides)

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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.

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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.

(Same on both sides)

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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.

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. 🎵

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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.

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.

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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.

**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 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.

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!
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First words/thoughts that come to mind is one of my all-time favorite songs by any artist, "The Way You Love Me"! It was the second #1 Smash-Hit from this album!

Hi, I hadn't seen that in years. Thank you for posting it.

This is the front cover of the Anne Murray 45 RPM single release "A Little Good News". The top is in the color of red with her name in white font. Below that is the Capital Records logo with two black stars on both sides of it. Then below it says "A LITTLE GOOD NEWS" in black. In the center is a black and white photo of Anne with her arms crossed and she's looking right into the camera. On both sides of the photo in sort of newspaper style is "A Little Good News" written multiple times along with her name in the middle to her left side.

This is the back cover of the Anne Murray 45 RPM single release "A Little Good News". The top is in the color of red with her name in white font. Below that is the Capital Records logo with two black stars on both sides of it. Then below it says "A LITTLE GOOD NEWS" in black. In the center is a black and white photo of Anne with her arms crossed and she's looking right into the camera. On both sides of the photo in sort of newspaper style is "A Little Good News" written multiple times along with her name in the middle to her left side.

42 years ago today, September 17, 1983, Anne Murray debuted on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “A Little Good News”. It went on to peak at #1 & spent a total of 20 weeks on the chart (her 35th single release overall). A very timely song in today's world.

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I took these pictures a long time ago in my grandma's yard at Moose Creek. I wrote a song about a rainbow I saw as I was driving into town from her house.

My song "Colorful Rainbow" is track 4 on our Little Blue Suitcase CD.

#motherandson #Alaska #songwriters #music #rainbow #photography #writers

This is the cover of the Michael Martin Murphey 45 RPM single release of "Don't Count the Rainy Days". It's a white background with his name in a blueish-green color and there's a photo of him in the center. He's smiling right into the camera, and it appears he's outdoors and there's a beautiful rainbow in the background.

This is the back cover of the Michael Martin Murphey 45 RPM single release of "Don't Count the Rainy Days". It's very similar to the front with a white background and his name in a blueish-green color and there's a photo of him in the center. He's smiling right into the camera, and it appears he's outdoors and there's a beautiful rainbow in the background. The biggest difference is underneath the photo it has the Liberty record label logo, and it says... "From the LP "The Heart Never Lies". Along with many more words below that are very small and difficult to read.

42 years ago today, September 10, 1983, Michael Martin Murphey debuted on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Don’t Count the Rainy Days”. It went on to peak at #9 and spent a total of 21 weeks on the chart.

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This is from a favorite photo of my mom, Patricia that I ran through a filter on my phone, and the result is what looks like a pencil or pen drawing of her. I'm pleased with how it turned out. First time I'd ever tried doing anything like that on my phone and decided to do it for the fun of it.

This is from a photo of me (Greg) taken a few days ago. It went through the same filter on my phone as the photo of my mom. It looks like a pencil/pen drawing of me. First time I'd ever tried doing anything like that on my phone and decided to do it for the fun of it.

I ran photos through a filter on my phone for the fun of it. It was in the "Remix" category. I'd never done anything like that before.

Here are the results from a favorite picture of my mom from about 14 years ago, and a recent one of me (Greg).

#motherandson #pictures #filter #technology #images

The cover of Lynn Anderson's "The Best Of" album from 1968. In a greenish background, Lynn is looking right into the camera with a nice smile and she's wearing an orange long-sleeved blouse.

This is the cover of Lynn Anderson's "Back" album from 1983. The first album after she briefly left the music business and her Columbia recording contract to get married and have children. In this photo she's cleverly standing with her back (hence the title of the album) to the camera and looking back into the camera with her head turned to the right with a big grin on her face.

I enjoy your awesome posts! You always provide such interesting information!

If I may, I'd like to add, that Glenn Sutton was once married to country/pop artist, Lynn Anderson, best known for "Rose Garden", and she had many Top 10 country hits (60's-80's). She and Glenn have a daughter named Lisa.

YouTube video by Vince Gill - Topic It Doesn't Matter Anymore (Buddha Remastered - 1999)

I really like that original classic. But it brings to mind my absolute favorite cover of it by Vince Gill.

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This is the front cover of the Keith Whitley 45 RPM single, "Would These Arms Be in Your Way". It's a black and white with only "Whitley" in a gold color. Keith is sitting sideways (profile shot) with what looks like his arms folded and his chin is resting on them on the back of a wooden chair.

This is the back cover of the Keith Whitley 45 RPM single, "Would These Arms Be in Your Way". Black and white except "Whitley" is in a gold color same as on the front cover. No photo, just information along with the RCA famous (Nipper) dog logo in the lower right corner.

38 years ago today, August 29, 1987, Keith Whitley debuted on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Would These Arms Be in Your Way”. It went on to peak at #36 & spent a total of 17 weeks on the chart.

Just two singles later, he had a string of 5 #1’s starting with “Don’t Close Your Eyes”.

A new video I just created in celebration of my favorite vocalist, @sylviamusic.bsky.social coming up & performing 40 years ago @officialalaskastatefair August 26 & 27, 1985. I'm happy to say I was so fortunate to meet her and get a photo taken. The first of many throughout the years. #Alaska #music