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BlueskyDawn

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Parent, ally, geek, gen X, dog mom, blue dot in south 🌊🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇺🇦✊️⚖️🧠🌈🦋💚 Fan of music, democracy, human rights, mental health advocacy, science, history, 🏖🎧💿📽📺🎭🎨📚🎓🩺💉🌎🐾🫶✌️ Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.-MLK Music is what feelings sound like

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BlueskyDawn @blueskydawn.bsky.social · 18h

Tracklist with ad, anyone need a Ronco record vaccum? Lol

I Love Music Tracklist with Record Vaccuum advertisement

BlueskyDawn @blueskydawn.bsky.social · 18h

I Love Music, Various Artists, 1976

Working thru the bargain bin finds.

Fun Ronco 70s mix.

OMG Aretha's Something He Can Feel is 🔥. Can't believe I never heard this original, only En Vogue in 1992.

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BlueskyDawn @blueskydawn.bsky.social · 18h

If That's What It Takes - Album by Michael McDonald

If That's What It Takes is the debut studio album by American musician Michael McDonald, released on August 3, 1982 by Warner Bros. Records. The album peaked at #6 on Billboard 200, while singles "I K...

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BlueskyDawn @blueskydawn.bsky.social · 18h

Michael McDonald, Michael McDonald, 1982

Working thru the bargain bin finds.

I Keep Forgettin' could be my new anthem as I can't seem to find my phone at least twice a day 😆

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Michael McDonald self-titled LP album cover

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BlueskyDawn @blueskydawn.bsky.social · 1d

American Pie - Album by Don McLean

American Pie is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Don McLean, released by United Artists Records in October 1971. The folk rock album reached number one on the Billboard 200, conta...

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BlueskyDawn @blueskydawn.bsky.social · 1d

American Pie, Don McLean, 1971

Found this gem for $2. Got it for Vincent & American Pie but its a great album. Some surface noise between tracks but sounds great otherwise.

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BlueskyDawn @blueskydawn.bsky.social · 1d

Nilsson Schmilsson - Album by Harry Nilsson

Nilsson Schmilsson is the seventh studio album by American singer Harry Nilsson, released by RCA Records on November 11, 1971. It was Nilsson's most commercially successful work, producing three of hi...

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BlueskyDawn @blueskydawn.bsky.social · 1d

Nilsson Schmilsson, CD, Harry Nilsson, 1971

I only knew a few songs when I picked this up but I really enjoyed it. Genre defying, inventive & fun. Gotta Get Up is a great morning song!

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Nilsson Schmilsson CD album cover featuring Harry Nilsson in a kitchen wearing a bathrobe

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BlueskyDawn @blueskydawn.bsky.social · 1d

New Music Challenge: Find & share songs you like that you have never heard before.

Song 30 - Flip The Record, Greyson Chance, 2025

So tell me bout it love,
What happens when the music stops?
Flip the record baby

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Flip The Record

YouTube video by Greyson Chance - Topic

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BlueskyDawn @blueskydawn.bsky.social · 1d

New Music Challenge: Find & share songs you like that you have never heard before.

Song 29 - Original, Sia, 2020

I won't waste my life being typical, I'ma be original, even when it's difficult 💖

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Original (from Dolittle)

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BlueskyDawn @blueskydawn.bsky.social · 2d

Without You

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BlueskyDawn @blueskydawn.bsky.social · 2d

Cover Song Surprise Challenge: Songs you thought were originals

Song 10 - Without You

Nilsson made this into the power ballad all we know

Cover: Harry Nilsson, 1971

Original: Badfinger, 1970

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Without You (Remastered 2010)

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BlueskyDawn @blueskydawn.bsky.social · 2d

Lost a CD for months now and realized yet another benefit of vinyl...much harder to lose a 12 inch album!!

BlueskyDawn @blueskydawn.bsky.social · 2d

Jagged Little Pill - Album by Alanis Morissette

Jagged Little Pill is the third studio album by Canadian-American singer Alanis Morissette, released by Maverick on June 13, 1995. Recorded in Hollywood at Westlake with production by Glen Ballard, it...

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BlueskyDawn @blueskydawn.bsky.social · 2d

Jagged Little Pill, Alanis Morissette, 1995

Waited so long to finally get this on vinyl. One of my favorite albums! I was in college when this came out and it really spoke to me.

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Alanis Morissette Jagged Little Pill LP album cover

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BlueskyDawn @blueskydawn.bsky.social · 2d

American Heart - Album by Benson Boone

American Heart is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Benson Boone, released on June 20, 2025, through Night Street and Warner Records. It was preceded by the release of the singles ...

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BlueskyDawn @blueskydawn.bsky.social · 2d

American Heart, (Red, White, & Blue Marble vinyl),
Benson Boone, 2025

This album is great but Momma Song sneaks up and grabs you right in the heart! 🥹

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Benson Boone American Heart LP album cover

Close up of Red, White & Blue Marble translucent vinyl on a white turntable mat

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BlueskyDawn @blueskydawn.bsky.social · 2d

The Greatest of Nat King Cole Vol 1 & 2, 1972

Played this morning. Nat's voice is so timeless, warm and soothing. Reminds me of listening to his holiday albums at my grandmother's house. 💖

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The Greatest of Nat King Cole Vol 1 LP album cover

The Greatest of Nat King Cole Vol 2 LP album cover

BlueskyDawn @blueskydawn.bsky.social · 2d

Special - Album by Lizzo

Special is the fourth studio album by American rapper and singer Lizzo, released by Nice Life and Atlantic Records on July 15, 2022. It was preceded by the lead single "About Damn Time", released on A...

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BlueskyDawn @blueskydawn.bsky.social · 2d

Special, Orange Vinyl, Lizzo, 2022

About Damn Time was the song I needed after the height of COVID losses. It was like an anthem of survival saying it was ok to find happiness & celebrate again. Great album. 💖

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Lizzo Special LP album cover and inner sleeve with orange vinyl on a turntable and a mini disco ball.

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BlueskyDawn @blueskydawn.bsky.social · 2d

New Jersey - Album by Bon Jovi

New Jersey is the fourth studio album by American rock band Bon Jovi, released on September 19, 1988, by Mercury Records. The album was produced by Bruce Fairbairn and recorded at Little Mountain Soun...

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BlueskyDawn @blueskydawn.bsky.social · 3d

New Jersey, Bon Jovi, 1988

OMG...found this for $2!! It was in the "cover or vinyl may have issues" bin. Exciting listen to see if I lucked out or this will be a temporary copy. On track 4, so far, so good!

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BlueskyDawn @blueskydawn.bsky.social · 3d

Yes!

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Freewheelin' Woman - Album by Jewel

Freewheelin' Woman is the thirteenth studio album by American singer-songwriter Jewel, released on April 15, 2022, via her own label, Words Matter Media. It is Jewel's first album in seven years, foll...

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BlueskyDawn @blueskydawn.bsky.social · 4d

Freewheelin' Woman, Jewel, 2022

Jewel shows her amazing vocals, versatility & creativity are still strong 27 years into her career. Love this album 💖

"I can always be grateful"

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