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March 18, 2024 Records of the Day

Gene Vincent was Capitol Records’ Elvis. He was the poster boy for Rock N Roll rebellion. Along with his backup band, the Blue Caps, (named after President Eisenhower’s blue golf cap) Gene Vincent’s debut smash was the classic. “Be-Bop-A-Lula,” a … Continue reading

Which LP by the Rolling Stones is worth $7,500.00?

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March 17, 2024 Records of the Day

Davie Allan & the Arrows did a lot of soundtrack instrumentals for the biker and rebellious teen movies of the 1960’s such as “Skaterdater,” “Thunder Bay,” “Born Losers,” and the most famous of all, “The Wild Angels,” which can now … Continue reading

March 16, 2024 Record of the Day

On June 30, 1957 Buddy Holly is set to record a song about his niece, Cindy Lou. However, Jerry Allison, the drummer for Buddy Holly’s band, the Crickets, convinces Buddy to change the title to his girlfriend’s name, the girl … Continue reading

March 15, 2024 Records of the Day

Other than Chubby Checker, no one had more success with the Twist than Joey Dee and the Starliters. When they became the house band at New York’s Peppermint Lounge it was pure pandemonium, attracting celebrities from John Wayne to Jackie … Continue reading

March 14, 2024 Record of the Day

As a boy, Johnny Guitar Watson promised his grandfather he wouldn’t play “the devil’s music.” Oops! He began touring with Larry Williams of “Boney Maronie” fame. He also played with Little Richard and Frank Zappa. With his Fender Stratocaster, he … Continue reading

March 13, 2024 Records of the Day

It all started for Bobby Darin in 1958 with the million-seller, “Splish Splash,” a song Darin said he wrote in less than 15 minutes. The list of hits that followed seems endless with such classics as “Dream Lover,” “Beyond the … Continue reading

March 12, 2024 Record of the Day

On July 21, 1968 on a live national British TV show called “Dee Time,” Jane Asher dumped boyfriend Paul McCartney by saying, “It’s finished.” McCartney is watching the show at a friend’s house. He is shocked. Among the hits he … Continue reading

March 11, 2024 Record of the Day

Carole King and husband Gerry Goffin wrote a song that she later regretted, saying she was sorry she ever had anything to do with it. That song was “He Hit Me (And It Felt Like a Kiss).” It was recorded … Continue reading

March 10, 2024 Records of the Day

“Good Morning, School Girl” was a blues single by Sonny Boy Williamson in 1939 and since then has been covered numerous times as “Good Morning, Little School Girl.” Those giving it their own special treatment include Muddy Waters, the Yardbirds, … Continue reading