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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 8h

41 years ago today, October 5, 1985, Reba McEntire debuted at #69 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Only in My Mind”. It went on to peak at #5 for three weeks and spent a total of 24 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #music #legendary #countrymusic #vocalist #songwriter #musicislife

(Same song on both sides) An image of the 45 RPM vinyl promo record, “Only in My Mind”, written and sung by Reba McEntire on MCA Records from her album, “Have I Got a Deal for You” released in 1985.

This was her first single release that she wrote. From the first time hearing it on the album, it became an instant favorite. I was so glad it was released as a single.

According to my book of reference, which only goes up to 2005 this song was the only single release that she wrote, which makes it extra special in my book.

Fascinatingly, the song peaked at #5 for three weeks. One of those weeks were when the chart was frozen during the Christmas holidays.

An image of the front album cover, “Have I Got a Deal for You”, by Reba McEntire, released on MCA Records in 1985. The album peaked at #27 for three weeks on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart and spent a total of 34 weeks in the Top 75.

An image of the back album cover, “Have I Got a Deal for You”, by Reba McEntire, released on MCA Records in 1985.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

45 years ago today, October 3, 1981, Johnny Lee debuted at #55 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Bet Your Heart on Me”. It went on to peak at #1 and spent a total of 15 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #music #singer #legendary #vocalist #countrymusic #vinylcollection #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, "Bet Your Heart on Me", by Johnny Lee, the title track of his album released on Elektra/Asylum (Full Moon) Records in 1981.

I enjoyed listening to this song on AM 650 KYAK here in Anchorage 45 years ago. Such a CLASSIC!!!

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, “Highways Run on Forever, the B-side to the hit Country single, "Bet Your Heart on Me", by Johnny Lee, the title track of his album released on Elektra/Asylum (Full Moon) Records in 1981.

An image of the front album cover, “Bet Your Heart on Me”, by Johnny Lee, released on Asylum/Elektra (Full Moon) Records in 1981.

The album peaked at #9 on Billboard’s Hot Country LPs chart and stayed a total of 48 weeks in the Top 75. This was his last LP to go into the Top 10 according to my book of reference.

An image of the back album cover, “Bet Your Heart on Me”, by Johnny Lee, released on Asylum/Elektra (Full Moon) Records in 1981.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

45 years ago today, October 3, 1981, Gene Watson debuted at #71 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Fourteen Carat Mind”. It went on to peak at #1 and spent a total of 19 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #music #legendary #vocalist #countrymusic #memories #vinylcollection #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, "Fourteen Carat Mind", by Gene Watson, from the album, "Old Loves Never Die" released on MCA Records in 1981.

I enjoyed listening to this song on AM 650 KYAK 45 years ago and gladly added it to my music collection, bought at my favorite record store that sold new and used records way back when.

Fascinatingly, this was his one and only #1 single, among numerous Top 10s from 1975-1988.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, “Lonely Me”, the B-side to the #1 smash Country hit "Fourteen Carat Mind", by Gene Watson, from the album, "Old Loves Never Die" released on MCA Records in 1981.

An image of the front album cover, “Old Loves Never Die”, by Gene Watson, released on MCA Records in 1981. The album peaked at #57 on Billboard’s Hot Country LPs chart and stayed a total of 24 weeks in the Top 75.

An image of the back album cover, “Old Loves Never Die”, by Gene Watson, released on MCA Records in 1981.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

44 years ago today, October 2, 1982, Marty Robbins debuted at #71 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Tie Your Dream to Mine”. It went on to peak at #24 & spent a total of 16 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #remembering #legendary #countrymusic #musician #vinylcollection #musicislife

(Same song on both sides) An image of the 45 RPM vinyl promo record, “Tie Your Dream to Mine”, by Marty Robbins on Columbia Records from his album, “Come Back to Me” released in 1982.

I liked listening to this record on the radio, such an uplifting song from an incredible, legendary music artist. It was his current single on the charts when he passed away on December 8th, 1982.

An image of the front album cover, “Come Back to Me”, by Marty Robbins, released on Columbia Records in 1982. The album peaked at #25 on Billboard’s Top Country LPs chart and stayed 38 weeks in the Top 75.

An image of the back album cover, “Come Back to Me”, by Marty Robbins, released on Columbia Records in 1982.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

38 years ago today, October 1, 1988, Baillie and the Boys debuted at #71 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Long Shot”. It went on to peak at #5 and spent a total of 27 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #music #legendary #vocalgroup #countrymusic #song #musicislife #vinylcollection

(Same song on both sides) An image of the 45 RPM vinyl promo record, "Long Shot", by Baillie and the Boys on RCA Records from the album, "Turn the Tide" released in 1989.

It’s been my hobby to collect 45 RPM singles. This song was in heavy rotation for several weeks at 650 AM KYAK where I worked as a broadcaster from 1987-1991.

An image of the front CD/album cover, “Turn the Tide”, by Baillie and the Boys, released on RCA Records in 1989. The album peaked at #30 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and stayed in the Top 75 for a total of 59 weeks.

An image of the back CD/album cover, “Turn the Tide”, by Baillie and the Boys, released on RCA Records in 1989.

This is a great album! I've been listening to it lately. It has the type of production and beautiful harmonies that my ears especially appreciate listening to.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

43 years ago today, October 1, 1983, Vern Gosdin debuted at #69 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “I Wonder Where We’d Be Tonight”. It went on to peak at #10 and spent a total of 21 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #song #legendary #vocalist #countrymusic #vinylcollection #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, "I Wonder Where We’d Be Tonight", by Vern Gosdin, from the album, "If You’re Gonna Do Me Wrong (Do it Right)" released on Compleat Records in 1983.

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 many, many moons ago. My mom liked his voice and songs, too.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, “I Feel Love Closin’ In”, the B-side to the Top 10 Country hit "I Wonder Where We’d Be Tonight", by Vern Gosdin, from the album, "If You’re Gonna Do Me Wrong (Do it Right)" released on Compleat Records in 1983.

An image of the front album cover, “If You’re Gonna Do Me Wrong (Do it Right)”, by Vern Gosdin, released on Compleat Records in 1983. The album peaked at #17 for three weeks on Billboard’s Hot Country LPs chart and stayed a total of 45 weeks in the Top 75.

An image of the back album cover, “If You’re Gonna Do Me Wrong (Do it Right)”, by Vern Gosdin, released on Compleat Records in 1983.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

48 years ago today, September 30, 1978, Helen Cornelius debuted at #78 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “What’ Cha Doin’ After Midnight, Baby”. It went on to peak at #30 and spent a total of 8 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #remembering #countrymusic #vocalist #song #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl promo record, “What’ Cha Doin’ After Midnight, Baby”, by Helen Cornelius released on RCA Records in 1978.

I was doing research on which songs made their debut on this day and came across this song. I don’t think I’d ever heard it before, but it sounds like something I might have heard on ACC with Bob Kingsley.

I like it a lot! I listened to it about ten times in a row while I was gathering information, photos and such.

A black and white image of Helen Cornelius’ RCA Records publicity photo from 1978.

A black and white image of Helen Cornelius’ RCA Records publicity photo.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A strange thing 'happened'. This song was in my feed on YouTube. I've been listening & loving Sylvia's original version since 1982, but it was fun to hear a male's perspective. I think he did a good job, that's saying a lot as Sylvia is my most favorite! #musicislife www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_fa...

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

42 years ago today, September 29, 1984, Mark Gray debuted at #71 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with "Diamond in the Dust”. It went on to peak at #9 and spent a total of 21 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #music #vocalist #pianist #countrymusic #recording #vinylcollection #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM record front sleeve of "Diamond in the Dust" by Mark Gray from the album “This Ol’ Piano” released on Columbia Records in 1984.

It’s been a fun and exciting hobby to collect 45 RPM singles over the years. I went to hang out with a friend, Glen who was on the air at 1080 AM KTNX, and he played this Mark Gray song.

To this day, it brings up those memories of me wanting to be on the radio announcing songs too. Nearly 3 years later that dream came true for me at 650 AM KYAK here in Anchorage.

An image of the 45 RPM record back sleeve of "Diamond in the Dust" by Mark Gray from the album “This Ol’ Piano” released on Columbia Records in 1984.

The album peaked at #33 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and stayed a total of 26 weeks in the Top 75.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, “Diamond in the Dust”, by Mark Gray on Columbia Records, from the album “This Ol’ Piano" released in 1984.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, “I Guess You Must Have Touched Me Just Right”, the B-side to the Top 10 Country hit “Diamond in the Dust”, by Mark Gray on Columbia Records, from the album “This Ol’ Piano" released in 1984.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Charley Pride will always be a big part of my life. From as far back as I can remember, my grandma played his music. In fact, I think his voice was the 1st singing I ever remember hearing. Memories of he & Lynn Anderson go together for me. I wish they would have recorded a duet. #musicislife #video

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Lynn Anderson filled my life with her beautiful music from as far back as I can remember. I love & appreciate her singing & albums. I've created a few videos on Clipchamp, this is my newest. 🎵 #vinyl #treasured #music #legendary #countryartist #lynnanderson #video #wonderfulmemories #musicislife

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

To celebrate Ancestor Appreciation Day; I found this old photo in my mom's things of my great grandparents. I never met them, but my grandma would often talk about them. & I've included the cover of my grandma's book, which include she & her siblings. #ancestorappreciationday #oldphotography #alaska

In celebration of Ancestor Appreciation Day; A really old image of my great grandparents, Annie and Lee. They both passed away several years before I was born. But my grandma often spoke about them.

An image of my grandma's book, "Chickaloon Spirit". It includes several old photos. A photo of my grandma in the middle and photos of her siblings surrounding her. My younger brother and graphic artist, Dimi helped design this cover too.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

45 years ago today, September 26, 1981, Steve Wariner debuted at #69 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with "All Roads Lead to You”. It went on to peak at #1 and spent a total of 18 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #countrymusic #guitarist #vocalist #recording #vinylcollection #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl promo record, "All Roads Lead to You", by Steve Wariner from his self-titled debut album on RCA Records released in 1982.

After several attempts to make it all the way to #1, Steve Wariner finally did it with this incredible Fleming/Morgan song.

An image of the front album cover, by Steve Wariner, his self-titled debut LP released on RCA Records in 1982. It peaked at #35 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and stayed a total of 15 weeks in the Top 75.

An image of the back album cover, by Steve Wariner, his self-titled debut LP released on RCA Records in 1982.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

50 years ago today, September 25, 1976, Firefall entered the Top 40 of Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles chart at #37 in its 6th week with “You Are the Woman”. It went on to peak at #9 for two weeks and spent a total of 15 weeks in the Top 40. #vinylcommunity #musicsky #recording #vocalgroup #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, “You Are the Woman”, by Firefall released on Atlantic Records from their self-titled debut album in 1976.

As soon as this song comes on the radio, I turn the volume up! I’ve always really liked this catchy tune from the very first time I heard it 5 decades ago at my uncle’s house.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, “Sad Ol’ Love Song”, the B-side to the Top 10 hit “You Are the Woman”, by Firefall released on Atlantic Records from their self-titled debut album in 1976.

An image of the front album cover, by Firefall, their self-titled debut on Atlantic Records in 1976.

An image of the back album cover, by Firefall, their self-titled debut on Atlantic Records in 1976.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

38 years ago today, September 24, 1988, Paul Overstreet debuted at #80 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Love Helps Those”. It went on to peak at #3 for three weeks and spent a total of 21 weeks on the chart. #songwriter #vinylcommunity #countrymusic #song #musicislife #vinylcollection

(Same song on both sides) An image of the 45 RPM vinyl promo record, "Love Helps Those" on MTM Records, by Paul Overstreet, from the album, "Sowin' Love" released on RCA Records in 1989.

It’s been my hobby to collect 45 RPM singles. This was Paul Overstreet's first solo hit single. He went onto chalk up seven more Top 10 hits on RCA Records, including one #1 and a few more Top 5s.

Interestingly, MTM Records was founded in 1984 and was a subsidiary of the production company of the same name owned by legendary actress Mary Tyler Moore. The label was purchased by RCA Records Nashville in 1988, according to my research.

An image of the front CD/album cover, “Sowin' Love”, by Paul Overstreet, released on RCA Records in 1989. The album peaked at #13 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and stayed in the Top 75 for a total of 62 weeks.

An image of the back CD/album cover, “Sowin' Love”, by Paul Overstreet, released on RCA Records in 1989.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

38 years ago today, September 24, 1988, Restless Heart debuted at #59 *Hot Shot Debut* on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart w/ “A Tender Lie”. It went on to peak at #1 and spent a total of 23 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #legendary #vocalband #countrymusic #vinylcollection #musicislife

(Same song on both sides) An image of the 45 RPM vinyl promo record, "A Tender Lie" by Restless Heart, from the album, "Big Dreams in a Small Town" released on RCA Records in 1988.

It’s been my fun hobby to collect 45 RPM singles. Restless Heart went on to chalk up a few more Country hits, but this was their last #1 Country single.

I attained this record from working at the radio station AM 650 KYAK (1987-1991). They'd usually receive duplicate 45 RPM vinyl singles. We'd dub them onto cartridges, and that's what we'd repeatedly play on the radio. This nice ballad was in our heavy rotation for several weeks.

***Extra Note: "A Tender Lie" was Restless Heart's last #1 Country single. However, they went to #1 for two weeks with "Tell Me What You Dream" on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart in 1993.

An image of the front album cover, “Big Dreams in a Small Town”, by Restless Heart, released on RCA Records in 1988. The album peaked at #4 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and stayed in the Top 75 for a total of 74 weeks.

An image of the back album cover, “Big Dreams in a Small Town”, by Restless Heart, released on RCA Records in 1988.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

42 years ago today, September 22, 1984, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band debuted at #65 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “I Love Only You”. It went on to peak at #3 for two weeks and spent a total of 24 weeks on the chart. #legendary #vocalband #countrymusic #vinylcollection #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, “I Love Only You”, by The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band on Warner Brothers Records, from the album "Plain Dirt Fashion" released in 1984.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, "Face on the Cutting Room Floor", the B-side to the hit Country single, “I Love Only You”, by The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band on Warner Brothers Records, from the album "Plain Dirt Fashion" released in 1984.

An image of the front album cover, “Plain Dirt Fashion”, by The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, released on Warner Brothers Records in 1984. The album peaked at #8 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and stayed in the Top 75 for a total of 50 weeks.

An image of the back album cover, “Plain Dirt Fashion”, by The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, released on Warner Brothers Records in 1984.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

42 years ago today, September 22, 1984, Steve Wariner debuted at #79 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with "Don't You Give Up on Love”. It went on to peak at #49 and spent a total of 10 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #legendary #countrymusic #musician #vinylcollection #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, “Don't You Give Up on Love”, by Steve Wariner on RCA Records, from the album "Midnight Fire" released in 1983.

This was Steve Wariner's last single released on RCA Records before moving over to MCA Records and achieving such incredible success with them into the early 1990s.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, "When is it All Gonna End", the B-side to the single “Don't You Give Up on Love”, by Steve Wariner on RCA Records, from the album "Midnight Fire" released in 1983.

An image of the front album cover, “Midnight Fire”, by Steve Wariner, released on RCA Records in 1983. It peaked at #39 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and stayed a total of 27 weeks in the Top 75.

An image of the back album cover, “Midnight Fire”, by Steve Wariner, released on RCA Records in 1983.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

41 years ago today, September 21, 1985, Nicolette Larson debuted at #87 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Building Bridges”. It went on to peak at #72 for two weeks and spent a total of 8 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #music #singer #vinyl #recordings #countrymusic #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, “Building Bridges”, by Nicolette Larson released on MCA Records from her "Say When" album in 1985.

Extra note: Nicolette Larson achieved a Top 10 Pop hit with "Lotta Love" on Warner Brothers Records in 1978-1979 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. It peaked at #8 for 2 weeks and remained in the Top 40 for 14 weeks.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, "You Were the One", the B-side to the Country single “Building Bridges”, by Nicolette Larson from her "Say When" album released on MCA Records in 1985.

An image of the front album cover, "Say When", by Nicolette Larson, released on MCA Records in 1985. The album peaked at #48 for two weeks on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and stayed a total of 20 weeks in its Top 75.

An image of the back album cover, "Say When", by Nicolette Larson, released on MCA Records in 1985.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

39 years ago today, September 19, 1987, Lynn Anderson debuted at #72 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Read Between the Lines”. It went on to peak at #38 for two weeks and spent a total of 12 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #legendary #vocalist #countrymusic #vinylsky #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, “Read Between the Lines”, by Lynn Anderson, released on Mercury Records in 1987.

Although way too brief of a stay, I enjoyed listening to this song on "American Country Countdown" with Bob Kingsley and his unique style of announcing songs, along with his great facts and stories about the artists. So, that inspired me to go out and buy this record at my favorite record store many moons ago.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, "If This Ain't Love", the B-side to the Top 40 Country single “Read Between the Lines”, by Lynn Anderson, released on Mercury Records in 1987.

A black and white image of a Lynn Anderson publicity photo for Mercury PolyGram Records.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

My grandma introduced me to music at such a young age, I don't know a time without music. I've loved playing records from as far back as I can remember. Today, this is what I play my records on. 🎵😀🎹🎸 #music #turntable #grandpa #musicsky #alaska #grandma #wonderfulmemories #vintagestyle #musicislife

An image of the amplifier I inherited from my grandpa's electronic collection. With my turntable on top.

Over to the right side is a small glimpse of the sound system mom and I used for our music gigs and below it is a very small glimpse of the cassette tape recorder that we used to record us and our practice sessions.

A fuller shot of the cassette tape recorder that we used to record us and our practice sessions.

An image of the top of my turntable, the lid open, and a favorite 45 RPM vinyl ready to be played and happily listened to. I believe I bought this turntable about 26 years ago.

My grandma introduced me to music at such a young age, I don't know a time without music. She let me play records and she bought me my own record player. I was too young to really appreciate it.

Now, I look back at that time and very much appreciate what she did. I wish I could say I was really careful even at a very young age. But I was told I wasn't while operating record players; I may have gone through one or two as a youngster. <cringe>

Below my turntable, at an angle is the amplifier I inherited from my grandpa. I'm so grateful to have it in my treasured collection and it holds many special memories from childhood.

An image of a Pioneer Reverb amp that I inherited from my grandpa. I'm so grateful to have it in my treasured collection and it holds many special memories from childhood.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Several years ago, my mom got this gadget for me. She thought we might be able to add something a little extra to our music. But I wasn't able to figure out how to incorporate it with our songs. Anyone ever seen or worked with a gadget like this? #musicsky #alaska #fingerbeatz #gadget #musicislife

An image of a little "FingerBeatz" music gadget that my mom surprised me with at one of our practice sessions years ago.

An image closer-up of a little "FingerBeatz" music gadget that my mom surprised me with at one of our practice sessions years ago.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

42 years ago today, September 15, 1984, David Frizzell & Shelly West debuted at #78 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “It's a Be Together Night”. It went on to peak at #13 and spent a total of 20 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #countrymusic #duet #vinylcollection #song #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, “It's a Be Together Night”, by (Frizzell & West) David Frizzell & Shelly West on Viva Records from their album "Golden Duets (The Best of Frizzell & West)" released in 1984.

I enjoyed listening to this song on AM 650 KYAK and went to buy it at my favorite record store, "Robber Joe's" here in Anchorage 4+ decades ago.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, "Straight from the Heart", from the 1983 album "In Session" and the B-side to the Country single “It's a Be Together Night”, by (Frizzell & West) David Frizzell & Shelly West on Viva Records released in 1984.

An image of the front album cover, "Golden Duets (The Best of Frizzell & West)", by David Frizzell & Shelly West, released on Viva Records in 1984. It peaked at #45 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and stayed in the Top 75 for a total of 22 weeks.

An image of the back album cover, by David Frizzell & Shelly West, of their album, “Golden Duets (The Best of Frizzell & West)" released on Viva Records in 1984.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

47 years ago today, September 15, 1979, Charly McClain debuted at #74 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “You're a Part of Me”. It went on to peak at #20 and spent a total of 12 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #legendary #vocalist #recording #memories #vinylcollection #musicislife

(Same song on both sides) An image of the 45 RPM vinyl promo record, "You're a Part of Me", by Charly McClain, from her album, "Alone Too Long" released on Epic Records in 1979.

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 many, many moons ago.

An image of the front album cover, “Alone Too Long”, by Charly McClain, released on Epic Records in 1979.

An image of the back album cover, “Alone Too Long”, by Charly McClain, released on Epic Records in 1979.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

41 years ago today, September 14, 1985, Earl Thomas Conley debuted at #68 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Nobody Falls Like a Fool”. It went on to peak at #1 and spent a total of 22 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #songwriter #vocalist #musiclegend #vinylcollection #musicislife

(Same Song on Both Sides) An image of the 45 RPM vinyl promo record, “Nobody Falls Like a Fool”, by Earl Thomas Conley on RCA Records from his “Greatest Hits” album released in 1985.

It’s been my hobby to collect 45 RPM singles. I enjoyed listening to this song on the radio.

ETC was cranking out hit after hit. This was his tenth #1 single. He went on to chalk up eight more #1 hits in his quite phenomenal career.

Fascinatingly, this song was co-written by Peter McCann who had a Pop hit with "Do You Wanna to Make Love" that peaked at #5 on Billboard's Hot 100 Singles chart in 1977.

An image of the front album cover, “Greatest Hits”, by Earl Thomas Conley, released on RCA Records in 1985. The album peaked at #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart and stayed in the Top 75 for a total of 86 weeks.

An image of the back album cover, “Greatest Hits”, by Earl Thomas Conley, released on RCA Records in 1985.

Special Note: The front album cover does not display the words, "Greatest Hits". However, this album contains Ten of his biggest hits, including, at that time, the previously unreleased single, "Nobody Falls Like a Fool" and the follow-up #1 single, "Once in a Blue Moon".

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

50 years ago today, September 11, 1976, Dickey Lee debuted at #76 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “9, 999, 999 Tears". It went on to peak at #3 for two weeks and spent 18 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #musicsky #legendary #vocalist #recording #vinylcollection #song #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record of “9, 999, 999 Tears”, by Dickey Lee released on RCA Records from his "Angels, Roses and Rain" album in 1976.

It’s been a fun and exciting hobby to collect 45 RPM singles in my lifetime. This is one of the classics I was able to buy at my favorite record store, "Robber Joe's" that sold new and used records way back then in the 1980s.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record of the #1 Country hit single "Rocky", from 1975 and the B-side of the Country hit single “9, 999, 999 Tears”, by Dickey Lee released on RCA Records in 1976.

An image of the front album cover, "Angels, Roses and Rain", by Dickey Lee, released on RCA Records in 1976. The album peaked at #27 on Billboard's Hot Country LPs chart and spent a total of 13 weeks in its Top 50.

An image of the back album cover, "Angels, Roses and Rain", by Dickey Lee, released on RCA Records in 1976.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

43 years ago today, September 10, 1983, The Bellamy Brothers debuted at #71 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Strong Weakness”. It went on to peak at #15 and spent a total of 15 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #legendary #brothers #duo #countrymusic #vinylcollection #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, “Strong Weakness”, by The Bellamy Brothers released on Warner Brothers/Curb Records and the title track from their album released in 1982. Fascinatingly, this was their 20th chart single release.

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 went to buy it at my favorite record store, "Robber Joe's" 4+ decades ago.

Years later after the name was changed to "Metro Music & Books", my friend and manager of that store admitted to me that she never liked their original name and was glad it was finally changed.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, "Doin' it the Hard Way", the B-side to the Country single, “Strong Weakness”, by The Bellamy Brothers released on Warner Brothers/Curb Records and the title track from their album released in 1982.

An image of the front album cover, "Strong Weakness" by The Bellamy Brothers, released on Warner Brothers/Curb Records in 1982. It peaked at #17 on Billboard's Hot Country LPs chart and spent a total of 52 weeks in its Top 75.

An image of the back album cover, "Strong Weakness" by The Bellamy Brothers, released on Warner Brothers/Curb Records in 1982.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Some more of those knickknacks my mom surprisingly saved. I'm not sure what I was thinking when I made that sawdust and glue face. But it must have meant something to mom for her to keep it since my kindergarten days and it puts a smile on my face knowing that. 😁 ❤️ Also, a couple more fun photos. 🎵

An image of the few school projects, little knickknacks that my mom saved throughout so many years and are now in my collection of things.

An image of a sawdust and glue school project of what was supposed to be a face. By far, not my best work. But I was only in kindergarten, so I guess I'll blame it on that.

I think my mom thought it was funny, so she saved it throughout so many years and it's now in my collection of things and makes me laugh whenever I see it, especially knowing how much it made my mom laugh.

When I was ten years old, I moved in with my grandma. Things were rough with my mom's husband. I'm so grateful that grandma agreed to let me live with her.

I was obsessed with hubcaps as a child. Back then they were chrome and so cool looking. It fascinated me to no end thinking how fast those things were spinning on the rims of the tires as we were going places.

So, therefore my toy cars and trucks were always displaying hubcaps that I created out of anything I could find. What fun hubcap memories!

An image of my dog George on the three-wheeler. He would bark his head off if I ever even attempted to go for a ride without him. There would be an achy sadness in that bark too. He was always ready to go for a ride. What fun times!

I was obsessed with hubcaps as a child. Back then they were chrome and super cool looking. It fascinated me to no end thinking how fast those things were spinning on the rims of the tires as we were going places.

So, therefore my toy cars and trucks were always displaying hubcaps that I created out of anything I could find. I even used coffee can covers for my hubcaps on my three-wheeler. I thought they matched quite well. Thank goodness for photos and wonderful memories!

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Nature is Amazing @amazingnatural.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Lights vibes💜💙

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Mom used to tell me how much stuff she was getting rid of and that it felt so good to be clearing things out. After she passed away and her younger sister gave me boxes of mom's things, I was pleasantly surprised at just how much she'd kept. Like this jacket. 😀 #alaska #retro #clothing #momandson

An image of Me (Greg) at a very young age in my grandma's driveway wearing a little sweater that my mom had kept in her belongings.

An image of my little sweater that mom had kept in her belongings.

When I'd sometimes meet my mom for dinner, she'd tell me how much stuff she was getting rid of and that it felt so good to be clearing things out.

After she passed away and her younger sister (my aunt) gave me boxes of mom's things, I was pleasantly surprised at just how much she'd kept. It most certainly makes things like this little sweater all that much more special that I found in one of the boxes.

However, it looks like I was a little rough on buttons, there's only one left.

An image of Me (Greg) at a very young age wearing a little sweater that my mom had kept in her belongings.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

43 years ago today, September 3, 1983, Kenny Rogers with Dolly Parton debuted at #48 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Islands in the Stream”. It went on to peak at #1 for two weeks and spent a total of 23 weeks on that chart. #vinylcommunity #kennyrogers #dollyparton #musiclegends

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record front sleeve of “Islands in the Stream”, by Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton, released on RCA Records in 1983 from Kenny's album "Eyes That See in the Dark".

I enjoyed listening to this one on the radio! It’s been my hobby to collect 45 RPM singles over the years. This is one of several vinyl singles that I bought at my favorite record store that my mom introduced me to, gladly adding to my treasured music collection throughout the 1980's.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record back sleeve of “Islands in the Stream”, by Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton, released on RCA Records in 1983.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, “Islands in the Stream”, by Kenny Rogers Duet with Dolly Parton from Kenny's album, "Eyes That See in the Dark" released in 1983 on RCA Records.

***Extra note: "Islands in the Stream" was #1 for four weeks on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart and #1 for two weeks on the Hot 100 (Pop) chart.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, "I Will Always Love You", by Kenny Rogers and the B-side to the #1 cross over smash hit "Islands in the Stream”, by Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton from Kenny's album, "Eyes That See in the Dark" released in 1983 on RCA Records.

Quite interestingly, it's the same song title that Dolly's known for, but this particular version was written by Barry Gibb and Maurice Gibb.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

43 years ago today, September 3, 1983, Bandana debuted at #76 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Outside Lookin' In”. It went on to peak at #18 and spent a total of 18 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #musiccollection #vocalgroup #bandana #countrymusic #vinylcollection #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, “Outside Lookin' In”, by Bandana from their self-titled debut album released on Warner Brothers Records in 1985. This record has one of my old "Greg" stickers that I stuck on the label way back then.

It’s been my hobby to collect 45 RPM singles. I enjoyed listening to this song on the radio and would turn it up, especially while driving around in my car! Such good memories as the summer of 1983 was the year I got my driver's license. I was disappointed the song didn't at least become a Top 10 hit.

But I was glad that I went to my favorite record store to buy and added it to my treasured music collection 4+ decades ago and could listen to it anytime I wanted to and I did that quite a lot.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, "Ocean of Love", the B-side to the Country Music single “Outside Lookin' In”, by Bandana released on Warner Brothers Records in 1983.

An image of the front album cover, the self-titled debut, by Bandana, their one and only, released on Warner Brothers Records in 1985.

An image of the back album cover, the self-titled debut, by Bandana, released on Warner Brothers Records in 1985.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

42 years ago today, September 1, 1984, Ronnie Milsap debuted at #76 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Prisoner of the Highway”. It went on to peak at #6 and spent a total of 19 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #legendary #singer #keyboardplayer #musician #countrymusic #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, “Prisoner of the Highway”, by Ronnie Milsap on RCA Records, from his album, "One More Try for Love" released in 1984.

I liked listening to this song on the radio, such a great song from an incredible music legend who released hit after hit from the 1970s into the early 1990s.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, "She Loves My Car", the B-side to the Top 10 Country hit “Prisoner of the Highway”, by Ronnie Milsap on RCA Records, from his album, "One More Try for Love" released in 1984.

An image of the front album cover, "One More Try for Love", by Ronnie Milsap, released on RCA Records in 1984. The album peaked at #10 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and spent a total of 38 weeks in its Top 75.

An image of the back album cover, "One More Try for Love", by Ronnie Milsap, released on RCA Records in 1984.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Lander was in our lives from during the time my mom was pregnant in Seattle with me & through my 16th birthday. She passed away two months afterwards. She was like a second mom to me & very much loved. I created these collages for this special woman on her special day. #remembering #friend #alaska

A two-photo collage of watercolor remixes of Lander and baby Greg.

A two-photo collage of Lander and Greg on his 16th birthday. She sadly passed away two months later from breast cancer.

As I grew into a preteen and teenager, she and her family invited me on their camping trips, and I spent lots of time at their house. I will always cherish those wonderful memories and appreciate them including me as part of the family.

I recently got reacquainted with her 3 kids who are around my age. We had dinner and talked about our memories of her and shared photos.

Her younger daughter looks just like her and reminds me of her so much it's difficult not wanting to just stare at her in amazement.

An image of a three-photo In Loving Memory collage of Lander on her 79th birthday.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

44 years ago today, August 28, 1982, The Whites debuted at #74 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “You Put the Blue in Me”. It went on to peak at #10 and spent a total of 17 weeks on the chart. #musicsky #vinylcommunity #legendary #family #singers #musicians #countrymusic #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, “You Put the Blue in Me”, by The Whites on Elektra/Curb Records, released from their "Old Familiar Feeling" album on Warner Brothers Records in 1983.

This was their very first Top 10 hit. They chalked up four more Top 10s through 1984.

It’s been my hobby to collect 45 RPM singles. My mom introduced me to what became my favorite record store. I heard this song on the radio and was inspired to buy it there, adding to my treasured music collection 44 years ago.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, "Old River", the B-side to the Top 10 Country hit “You Put the Blue in Me”, by The Whites on Elektra/Curb Records, released from their "Old Familiar Feeling" album on Warner Brothers Records in 1983.

An image of the front album cover, “Old Familiar Feeling”, by The Whites, released on Warner Brothers Records in 1983. The album peaked at #22 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and spent a total of 43 weeks in its Top 75.

An image of the back album cover, “Old Familiar Feeling”, by The Whites, released on Warner Brothers Records in 1983.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

44 years ago today, August 28, 1982, Juice Newton debuted at #75 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Break it to Me Gently”. It went on to peak at #2 for two weeks and spent a total of 19 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #legendary #musician #vocalist #guitarist #vinyl #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, "Break it to Me Gently”, by Juice Newton on Capitol Records from the album, “Quiet Lies” released in 1982.

I enjoyed listening to this great Brenda Lee cover on the radio and went to my favorite record store to buy and added it to my treasured music collection 4+ decades ago.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, "Adios Mi Corazon", the B-side to the smash cross over hit, "Break it to Me Gently”, by Juice Newton on Capitol Records from the album, “Quiet Lies” released in 1982.

An image of the front album cover, “Quiet Lies”, by Juice Newton, released on Capitol Records in 1982. The album peaked at #7 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and spent a total of 54 weeks in its Top 75.

An image of the back album cover, “Quiet Lies”, by Juice Newton, released on Capitol Records in 1982.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

43 years ago today, August 27, 1983, Jim Glaser debuted at #77 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “The Man in the Mirror”. It went on to peak at #17 and spent a total of 21 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #legendary #vocalist #musician #vinyl #musiclegend #vinylcollection #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, “The Man in the Mirror”, by Jim Glaser on Nobel Vision Records, the title track from the album released in 1983.

It’s been my hobby to collect 45 RPM singles. I enjoyed listening to this song on the radio and went to my favorite record store to buy and added it to my treasured music collection 4+ decades ago.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, "Pretend", by Jim Glaser, the B-side to the single “The Man in the Mirror”, which is the title track from the album released on Nobel Vision Records in 1983.

An image of the front album cover, “The Man in the Mirror”, by Jim Glaser, released on Nobel Vision Records in 1983. The album peaked at #16 for two weeks on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and spent a total of 82 weeks in its Top 75.

An imagine of the back album cover, “The Man in the Mirror”, by Jim Glaser, released on Nobel Vision Records in 1983.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

43 years ago today, August 27, 1983, Barbara Mandrell debuted at #71 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “One of a Kind Pair of Fools”. It went on to peak at #1 and spent a total of 21 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #entertainer #vinylcollection #countrymusic #vocalist #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, "One of a Kind Pair of Fools”, by Barbara Mandrell on MCA Records from the album, “Spun Gold” released in 1983. This was her last #1 single. But she did chalk up eight more Top 10s, five of which made it into the Top 5.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, "As Well as Can Be Expected", the B-side to the #1 Country hit "One of a Kind Pair of Fools”, by Barbara Mandrell on MCA Records from the album, “Spun Gold” released in 1983.

An image of the front album cover, “Spun Gold”, by Barbara Mandrell, released on MCA Records in 1983. The album peaked at #5 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and spent a total of 29 weeks in its Top 75.

An image of the back album cover, “Spun Gold”, by Barbara Mandrell, released on MCA Records in 1983.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

My thoughts about Dolly Parton. Such an amazing woman, singer/songwriter, actress and iconic artist of the world! 🎶 I remember hearing her songs on the radio as a teen. "Heartbreaker" is a favorite, and "I Really Got the Feeling". I love her 80s music too, like "Don't Call it Love". 🎵 #musicislife

An image of Dolly Parton for my heartfelt tribute of an amazing woman and the life she lived.

A long time ago a friend of mine started up a magazine, "Country Sounds". He was always so generous to send me extra photos and other various memorabilia that I have in my treasured collection.

He created these really cool collector cards that I'm grateful to have in my collection. This is an image of the front, and I believe from the photo shoot for her album "Eagle When She Flies" from about 1991.

An image of the back of the Dolly Parton collector card for my heartfelt tribute of an amazing woman and the life she lived.

A long time ago a friend of mine started up a magazine, "Country Sounds". He was always so generous to send me extra photos and other various memorabilia that I have in my big collection.

He created these really cool collector cards that I'm grateful to have in my collection. This is an image of the back and lists her many number 1 singles throughout her incredibly long and phenomenal career.

An image from some of my big music collection of Dolly Parton's phenomenal life and career.

I'm beyond grateful to have been alive in her amazing era, getting to hear "new" Dolly Parton singles on the radio as they were released throughout so many decades and then to anticipate the release of her spectacular albums each and every time as well. Such wonderful memories!

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

47 years ago today, August 25, 1979, Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers Band, debuted at #55 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “All the Gold in California”. It went on to peak at #1 for two weeks and spent a total of 15 weeks on the chart. #musiclegends #vinylcommunity #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM "Columbia Hall of Fame" vinyl record, "All the Gold in California”, by Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers Band from the album, "Straight Ahead" released on Columbia Records in 1979.

It’s been an exciting lifelong hobby to collect 45 RPM singles throughout the years and I'm grateful for my big music collection. Everyone in my family liked this song.

An image of the 45 RPM "Columbia Hall of Fame" vinyl record, "The Midnight Choir", by Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers Band, it peaked at #43 and is the flip side to their #1 Country hit single, "All the Gold in California” from the album, "Straight Ahead" released on Columbia Records in 1979.

An image of the front album cover, "Straight Ahead”, by Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers Band, released on Columbia Records in 1979.

My mom bought this album. I remember seeing it leaning against the front of her record player bringing back such good memories.

An image of the back album cover, "Straight Ahead”, by Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers Band, released on Columbia Records in 1979.

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 25/08/2026

Dolly Parton's family asked that, in lieu of flowers, fans make a donation to the singer's Imagination Library. Here's what the charity does ⬇️ www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

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Turning Pages: Inside Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Core team of 15 staff and thousands of volunteers and partners help the country-music philanthropist deliver books to kids around the world.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

45 years ago today, August 22, 1981, Charly McClain debuted at #66 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Sleepin' with the Radio On”. It went on to peak at #4 and spent a total of 16 weeks on the chart. #vinylcollection #musicsky #songs #musicislife #vinylcommunity #musiclegend #vocalist

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, “Sleepin' with the Radio On”, by Charly McClain released on Epic Records from her album, “Surround Me with Love” in 1981.

I enjoyed listening to this song on the radio which was my inspiration to visit my favorite record store to buy and gladly added it to my treasured music collection 45 years ago.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, "That's All a Woman Lives For", the B-side to the Top 5 Country hit single, “Sleepin' with the Radio On”, by Charly McClain released on Epic Records from her album, “Surround Me with Love” in 1981.

An image of the front album cover, “Surround Me with Love”, by Charly McClain, released on Epic Records in 1981. The album peaked at #9 for two weeks on Billboard's Country Albums chart and stayed in its Top 75 for 51 weeks.

An image of the back album cover, “Surround Me with Love”, by Charly McClain, released on Epic Records in 1981.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Thank you, everyone! I created a collage in celebration and appreciation! 🎶🎹❤️🎸🎵 #onethousand #followers #appreciation #mother-son #acoustic #music #duo #four-string #tenor #guitar #songs #alaska #musicsky #family #wonderfulmemories #musicislife

A collage I created of appreciation for reaching the 1,000 follower's mark.

Over 1,000 followers! I could have only imagined we'd ever achieved that number!

A watercolor remix of the little blue suitcase including a message of appreciation for reaching the 1,000 followers' milestone.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

My younger brother, Dimi put out the first newsletter from the company he co-owns a year ago! -- Quite attention grabbing! Dimi designed our CD layout & logo. Here are a few images of his latest incredible projects & also look for them at the AK Fair. #comics #graphicartist #alaska #comicbooks

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

38 years ago today, August 20, 1988, The Sanders debuted at #93 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with "You Fit Right into My Heart”. It went on to peak at #76 and stayed only 3 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #countrymusic #brotherandsister #alaska #musicduo #singers #vinyl #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl promo record of “You Fit Right into My Heart”, the A-side by The Sanders from their 1988 album, “Into Every Life” released on Airborne Records.

This is a brother-sister music duo from Alaska. The song was written by three very successful songwriters, Thom, Fred, and Paul. AKA, "S-K-O".

The Sanders charted 3 singles (1988-1989), the biggest of which, "Grandma's Old Wood Stove" peaked at #64 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart.

I rescued this record from being thrown away at AM 650 KYAK, the station I worked for from 1987-1991.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl promo record of “You Fit Right into My Heart”, the B-side by The Sanders from their 1988 album, “Into Every Life” released on Airborne Records. Strange, they provided an "A" and "B" side even though the song is the exact same.

An image of the front album cover, “Into Every Life”, by brother-sister duo The Sanders (Dale and Vicki) from Alaska, released on Airborne Records in 1988.

An image of the back album cover, “Into Every Life”, by brother-sister duo, The Sanders from Alaska, released on Airborne Records in 1988.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

It's World Photography Day. I was in Greece with my mom & Dimi for around 6 weeks when I was about 15. They went over there in April when Dimi was about 9 months, & my cousin & I joined them after school got out in May. #worldphotographyday #greece #photography #oldphotos #collage #travel #vacation

It's "World Photography Day"! This is a collage I created from old photos of our vacation to Greece when I was about 15 years old. The photos include my mom, little brother Dimi (10 months old), me (Greg) some scenery and the Acropolis, which was under construction at that time.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

42 years ago today, August 18, 1984, Louise Mandrell debuted at #82 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Goodbye Heartache”. It went on to peak at #24 for two weeks and spent a total of 15 weeks on the chart. #vinylcommunity #musicsky #vinylcollection #musiclegend #vocalist #musicislife

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, “Goodbye Heartache”, by Louise Mandrell released on RCA Records from her album, "I'm Not Through Loving You Yet".

It’s been my hobby to collect 45 RPM singles. After hearing it on the radio, I went out and bought this record and added it to my treasured music collection 4+ decades ago.

An image of the 45 RPM vinyl record, "You're a Hard Act to Follow", the B-side to the single, “Goodbye Heartache”, by Louise Mandrell released on RCA Records from her album, "I'm Not Through Loving You Yet".

An image of the front album cover, “I’m Not Through Loving You Yet", by Louise Mandrell, released on RCA Records in 1984. The album peaked at #54 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and stayed in its Top 75 for a total of 18 weeks.

An image of the back album cover, “I’m Not Through Loving You Yet", by Louise Mandrell, released on RCA Records in 1984.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Thinking about my mom on her birthday. Always thinking about her but thoughts are even stronger on her date of birth. ~ The many times of taking her out to dinner and oceans of memories of years with my mom. Here's a new college I created... #mom #birthday #alaska #missingmom #collage #musicislife

A photo collage I recently created to remember my mom on her birthday, August 17, 1945, and celebrate the full and wonderful life she lived. I'm ever so grateful that she is my mom. I say "is" because even though she's in the afterlife, I still believe she is and always will be my mom.

I'm fondly remembering the many times of taking her out to dinner, the cards and presents given and the oceans of memories throughout my life with my mom and how much I've been missing her all these years of not seeing her sweet, smiling face and beautiful presence that brightened up life.

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Little Blue Suitcase @littlebluesuitcase.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

41 years ago today, August 17, 1985, Exile debuted at #62 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “Hang on to Your Heart”. It went on to peak at #1 and spent a total of 24 weeks on the chart. #musiccollection #vinylcommunity #musicsky #vocalgroup #countrymusic #vinylcollection #musicislife

(Same song on both sides) An image of the 45 RPM vinyl promo record, "Hang on to Your Heart”, by Exile, title track of their album released on Epic Records in 1985.

I'd often hear their catchy 45 RPM singles on the radio! They had hit after hit, especially from 1983-1987. I'd go to my favorite record store and buy many of their records in the 1980's.

An image of the front album cover, “Hang on to Your Heart”, by Exile, released on Epic Records in 1985. The album peaked at #2 for four weeks on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and remained in the Top 75 for a total of 48 weeks.

An image of the back album cover, “Hang on to Your Heart”, by Exile, released on Epic Records in 1985.

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