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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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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · Jan 3

It was 17 years ago today that we began recording our CD. In celebration of that memorable occasion, I created a new video here in 2025. I hope you'll check it out! 😃
#motherandson #duo #alaska #wonderfulmemories #album #musicislife #songs #video #liveperformance

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F65...

Little Blue Suitcase ~ Little Blue Suitcase (LIVE -Video Edit)

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 20d

#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.

Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 20d

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.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 24d

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.

#lynnanderson #birthday #childhood #wonderfulmemories
#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".

Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 24d

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.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 26d

#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.

Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 26d

#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.

Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 26d

#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.

Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 26d

#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.

Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 26d

#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.

Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 26d

(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)

Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 26d

#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.

Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 26d

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.

Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 26d

#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.

Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 26d

(Same on both sides)

#vinylcommunity #music #legend #kennyrogers #80s #classic #vinyl #gymnastics #45rpm #legendary #repriserecords #whenyouputyourheartinit #musicislife

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)

Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 26d

#vinylcommunity #themoodyblues #classic #bluevinyl #80s #music #45rpm #theothersideoflife #legendary #band #vinyl #thespirit #musicislife

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.

Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 26d

(Same on both sides)

#vinylcommunity #music #legend #80s #classic #vinyl #recording #musicislife #keithwhitley #legendary #countrymusic #hitmaker #rcarecords

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.

Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 26d

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.

Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 26d

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.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 27d

**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.

Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 28d

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.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · Sep 17

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!

Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · Sep 17

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

Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · Sep 17

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.

#vinylcommunity #music #vinyl

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · Sep 15

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

Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · Sep 10

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.

#vinylcommunity #country #music #classics #legend #singer #vinyl #45rpm #single

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.

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