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Little Blue Suitcase

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My dog, George passed away a long time ago. I began writing a song about him on his 17th birthday, and I finished it about a month after he passed away.

"George (I Knew He Was the Puppy for Me)", is track 6 on our album.

#Remembering #puppydog #birthday #Musicislife #Alaska #wonderfulmemories

He passed away a long time ago. I have many wonderful memories of his time on this earth with me. This is a collage I created of 3 watercolor style photos of me (Greg) and puppy dog, George.

He passed away a long time ago. I have many wonderful memories of his time on this earth with me. This is a collage that I created of 3 watercolor style photos of my puppy dog, George.

December 20, 2025 at 8:40 PM

Little Blue Suitcase

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38 years ago today, December 19, 1987, Paul Carrack debuted in the Top 40 of Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles chart with “Don’t Shed a Tear”. It went on to peak at number 9 and remained in the Top 40 for 13 weeks.

This record is from my radio broadcasting days.

#vinylcommunity #80s #vinyl #musicislife

Front cover of the 45 RPM single "Don't Shed a Tear", by Paul Carrack from 1987.

The back cover of "Don't Shed a Tear", by Paul Carrack. It also lists the B-side, "Merilee" on Chrysalis Records from 1987.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record of "Don't Shed a Tear, by Paul Carrack on Chrysalis Records from the LP "One Good Reason" in 1987.

An image of "Merilee", the 45 RPM vinyl record B-side to "Don't Shed a Tear, by Paul Carrack on Chrysalis Records from the LP "One Good Reason" in 1987.

December 19, 2025 at 12:33 PM

Little Blue Suitcase

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38 years ago, today December 19, 1987, Larry Boone debuted on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Roses in December”. It went on to peak at #44 and spent a total of 19 weeks on the chart.

This record from my radio days. 😀

#vinylcommunity #countrymusic #vinyl #80s #recording #musicislife

This is the front cover of the 45 RPM single release of "Roses in December", by Larry Boone. He's looking directly at the camera in the picture.

The back cover of the 45 RPM single release of "Roses in December", by Larry Boone. It includes the lyrics to the song and near the bottom of the sleave is the title of the B-side, "It's Too Late Now". Which by the way, is not on this particular record due to it being sent to the radio station for promotion only.

An image of the actual 45 RPM label on Mercury Records of "Roses in December", by Larry Boone from 1987. (Same on Both Sides)

December 19, 2025 at 11:43 AM

Little Blue Suitcase

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There are so many songs that remind me of my grandma. She graciously took me in to live with her when I was 10 years old. There are no words to describe my appreciation.

She’d be turning 103 years old today on her birthday.

In Loving Memory of,

~Katherine Mae Wade~
12/15/22-3/22/09

#grandma

This is four-photo collage of (Greg's) my grandma, Katherine Mae Wade throughout her life.

December 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM

Little Blue Suitcase

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It's December 9th, Sylvia's Birthday! I'd like to send Happy Birthday wishes to her & a sincere thanks for showering us with her beautiful voice & music for decades.

If you're celebrating a birthday today; Happy Birthday to you as well.

Happy Holidays, Everybody!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeSy...

"Happy Birthday" collage including three of Sylvia's album covers.

December 9, 2025 at 10:09 AM

Little Blue Suitcase

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I'd like to make a correction & clear up some confusion. Billboard's AC chart changed its list throughout the years. It included the Top 40 songs 1984 thru 1986. Changing back to the Top 50 in 1987.

Its chart life

*41, 27*, 20*, 16*, 14*, 14*, 12*, 7*, 7*, 7*, 7, 9, 12, 15, 23, 30, 37, 46, 45, 50

A Billboard Magazine ad of Carly Simon and the success of her "Coming Around Again" album.

December 1, 2025 at 4:11 AM

Little Blue Suitcase

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I’ve collected many 45 RPM singles over the years. This is from my years in the radio broadcasting business. Many singles would get thrown away as they’d receive several duplicates at the station, and I’d go through and pick out ones I wanted to keep.

#vinylcommunity #legend #80s #classic #vinyl

An image of the vinyl of "All I Want is You", the 45 RPM single release, by Carly Simon on Arista Records from 1987. From the album, "Coming Around Again". (Same on both sides)

November 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM

Little Blue Suitcase

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38 years ago today, November 28, 1987, Carly Simon debuted on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart with “All I Want is You” and went on to peak at #7. It spent a total of 20 weeks in the AC Top 40.

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

The front cover of "All I Want is You", the 45 RPM single release by Carly Simon from 1987.

The back cover of "All I Want is You", the 45 RPM single, by Carly Simon from 1987. It includes what is on the B-side, "Two Hot Girls (On a Hot Summer Night)".

November 28, 2025 at 12:48 PM

Little Blue Suitcase

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#vinylcommunity #music #legend #80s #classic #vinyl #recording #musicislife #legendary #hitmaker #mcarecords

Many singles would get thrown away as they’d receive several duplicates at the radio station, and I’d go through and pick out ones I wanted to keep and add to my huge record collection.

An image of the vinyl of "Candle in the Wind", the 45 RPM single release, by Elton John on MCA Records from 1987. (Same on both sides)

November 28, 2025 at 12:25 PM

Little Blue Suitcase

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38 years ago, today, November 28, 1987, Elton John debuted in the Top 40 of Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles chart with “Candle in the Wind”. It went on to peak at #6 and stayed in the Top 40 for 12 weeks.

I have a big collection. This is from my years in the radio broadcasting biz.

#vinylcommunity

The front cover of "Candle in the Wind", the 45 RPM single release by Elton John from 1987.

The back of "Candle in the Wind", the 45 RPM single, by Elton John from 1987. The interesting thing is it includes the lyrics to the song.

November 28, 2025 at 12:19 PM

Little Blue Suitcase

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#Thanksgiving #Alaska #Grateful #Thursday #November

I wish I could show my mom our page and see her eyes light up like they always did when she was so happy and surprised. I can only imagine. Just knowing she would be so happy gives me some comfort and warms my heart. ❤️

A Little Blue Suitcase (Thank Everyone for Following) collage.

November 28, 2025 at 4:32 AM

Little Blue Suitcase

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#HappyThanksgiving #Alaska #Ilovemusic #November #Deliciousfood #Anchorage #Thanksgiving #Missingmymom #Wonderfulmemories #November27th #Musicislife

Whew! I'm thankful the 6.0-magnitude earthquake we had this morning wasn't any bigger... YIKES! 😟

This is a Thanksgiving image. The photo of mom and me has been Remixed into a pen/pencil drawing, which I did from an app on my phone.

November 27, 2025 at 9:06 PM

Little Blue Suitcase

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#ThrowbackThursday Patricia and Greg from many, many moons ago...

Various photos of (mom), Patricia collage.

November 20, 2025 at 10:54 PM

Little Blue Suitcase

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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

Little Blue Suitcase

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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

Little Blue Suitcase

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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

Little Blue Suitcase

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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

Little Blue Suitcase

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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

Little Blue Suitcase

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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

Little Blue Suitcase

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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.

#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".

September 26, 2025 at 4:55 PM

Little Blue Suitcase

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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