Author Archives: moneymusic

Rock ‘N’ Roll Dance Party” was released by King Records in 1958. It featured some of the great Rhythm & Blues artists of the day including Little Willie John singing “Fever,” Billy Ward & the Dominoes doing “Have Mercy Baby,” … Continue reading →

1. Mighty John’s Record Appraisal Guide on a flash drive in Microsoft Word lists the values for over a million records. It’s available in the left hand column for $24.95. For BIG DISCOUNTS on all our record guides, click on … Continue reading →

“Best of the Beatles” was released by Savage records in 1965. The cover pictures Pete Best, Stu Sutcliff, and John, Paul, and George. The “Best” in the title refers to drummer Pete Best and not to a greatest hits connotation. … Continue reading →

It seems strange and unbelievable that with all the classic hits he had, Chuck Berry’s only #1 Billboard Hot 100 hit came in 1972 with “My Ding-a-Ling.”  The closest he came prior to that was in 1958 with “Sweet Little … Continue reading →

Neil Young first gained fame with Buffalo Springfield and then as part of one of Rock’s greatest bands: Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. Following that he went solo with a very successful career. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall … Continue reading →

One of the true Blues legends was Big John Wrencher, also known as One Arm John after losing his left arm as a result of an auto accident. He was an itinerant musician but best known for his performances at … Continue reading →

On August 4,1963 the Beatles appear on the U.S. Charts for the first time when “From Me to You” debuts at # 116 on Billboard. A copy on Vee Jay Records with a black label with a rainbow circle and … Continue reading →

Hank Ballard was a pioneer and founding father in Rock N Roll and Rhythm and Blues with early ‘50s risqué records like “Work with me Annie” and “Annie Had a Baby.” With his backup group, the Midnighters, he had success … Continue reading →

The Coasters tore up the charts in the 50’s with hits like “Charlie Brown” and “Yakety Yak.” But before they were the Coasters, they were the Robins, scoring hits like “Smokey Joe’s Café” and “Riot in Cell Block No. 9.” … Continue reading →

The last Disney film before the death of Walt Disney was “The Sword in the Stone” from 1963. The animated movie is based on the legend of Arthur, the twelve-year-old boy who alone could remove the sword from the stone … Continue reading →