Capitol Records – Doyle's Space

Roy D. Mercer (Brent Douglas) Dies

Mercer would confront individuals or businesses with fabricated grievances, often demanding compensation and threatening an “ass-whuppin'” if his demands were not met.

Roy D. Mercer is a fictional character created by American disc jockeys Brent Douglas and Phil Stone on Tulsa, Oklahoma’s KMOD-FM radio station in 1993. Douglas, who voiced Mercer, used the character for comedic sketches involving prank calls. In these calls, Mercer would confront individuals or businesses with fabricated grievances, often demanding compensation and threatening an “ass-whuppin'” if his demands were not met. The character’s humor stemmed from his exaggerated Southern drawl and confrontational style, which resonated with many listeners.

Shel Talmy Dies

With a keen sense of production and a deep understanding of emerging trends in rock music, he quickly established himself as a sought-after producer.

Shel Talmy is an American-born record producer and songwriter who played a pivotal role in shaping the British rock and pop scene of the 1960s. Known for his innovative production techniques and for working with some of the most iconic artists of the era, Talmy is celebrated for his contribution to hits that remain legendary.

Jack Jones Dies

Jones’s dedication to music has seen him release over 50 albums.

Jack Jones is an American jazz and pop singer known for his smooth baritone voice and emotional delivery. His career spans several decades, featuring popular recordings and numerous awards. Here’s a closer look at his life and career.

The Beach Boys – Doyle’s Space: Music Hall of Fame

My 6th inductee of 2023, in my Doyle’s Space Music Hall of Fame, and my 18th inductee overall is The Beach Boys.

The Beach Boys, an iconic American rock band, emerged in the early 1960s and quickly became synonymous with the California sound, surf music, and intricate harmonies. Comprising Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson, Mike Love, and Al Jardine, this group left an indelible mark on the music industry, producing a remarkable discography that spans decades.

The Andy Griffith Show – Doyle’s Space: SitCom Hall of Fame

This is my first entry into my Doyle’s Space: Sitcom Hall of Fame. I’ve always loved situation comedies and want to give them their due here.

“The Andy Griffith Show” is an iconic American television sitcom that aired from October 3, 1960, to April 1, 1968. Created by Sheldon Leonard and Aaron Ruben, the show was set in the fictional town of Mayberry, North Carolina, and revolved around the life of widowed sheriff Andy Taylor and his friends and family.

Tina Turner Dies

Ike renamed Anna Mae Bullock to Tina Turner, and they formed a professional and personal partnership.

Tina Turner was born Anna Mae Bullock on November 26, 1939, in Nutbush, Tennessee, a small rural town. Her parents, Floyd and Zelma Bullock were sharecroppers. She had an older sister named Alline. Tina’s parents separated when she was young, and her mother moved to St. Louis, Missouri, leaving Tina and her sister with their grandmother.

My Favorite Albums – Venus and Mars – Wings

Tell me, what’s that man movin’ cross the stage?
It looks a lot like the one used by Jimmy Page

Venus and Mars was the 4th studio album by Wings and the 6th for Paul McCartney after the break-up of The Beatles in 1970. The album was released May 27, 1975, and was the follow-up to Band on the Run. It was released on Capitol Records and was the springboard to a year-long worldwide tour for the band.

Stacks of 45’s – Georgy Girl/When the Stars Begin to Fall

Swingin’ down the street so fancy-free

When I was young before I had cassettes, the only good way of making a playlist of songs was to stack 45s on the turntable. I would arrange for them to play my favorite songs in my favorite order. These posts are about records I had in my stacks.

Album Art – George Osaki

On October 20, 1977, only three days after the release of the Street Survivors album, Lynyrd Skynyrd’s chartered Convair CV-300 ran out of fuel near the end of their flight.

This is where I’ll be talking about the Album Art that I like. That is one of the benefits of 12″ vinyl albums, the cool packaging that surrounded the record. Here I’ll research the creations that we all loved as children, teenagers, and adults. I’ll try to find as much information on the artists as I can.

Colored Vinyl – We’re An American Band – Grand Funk

Now these fine ladies, they had a plan, they were out to meet the boys in the band, they said, “Come on dudes, let’s get it on”, and we proceeded to tear that hotel down

It was July 1973 and the song “We’re An American Band” was all over the radio. I purchased the Capitol album and was shocked when I got home and opened it up. I found a bright yellow vinyl record inside with a custom label. The only colored records I had ever seen were some of the children’s records my Mother bought me as a child.