Monthly Archives: December 2023

“Bookends” was the fourth studio album from Simon and Garfunkel. Released in 1968 on Columbia Records, “Bookends” quickly reach #1 on the Billboard album chart. The biggest hit single from the album is “Mrs. Robinson,” which reached #1 on the … Continue reading →

Jimmy Jones wrote his first hit, “Handy Man,” in 1955. In 1960, with a little help from songwriter Otis Blackwell who wrote hits for Elvis Presley, the song hit # 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. But Jimmy Jones would … Continue reading →

On May 19, 1960 a true classic is recorded. The song writer, Doc Pomus, wrote this hit at his wedding reception. Confined to a wheelchair and crutches, due to polio, he can’t dance with his bride but he urges her … Continue reading →

Scatman Crothers was a multi-talented performer as an actor and musician. He also did voice-overs for cartoon characters in “Hong Kong Phooey” and “The Aristocats.” Scatman appeared in classic films like “One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and “The Shining.” … Continue reading →

“Guys and Dolls” is one of the most popular Broadway musicals of all time. With its theme of gamblers and gangsters, it features favorites like “A Bushel and a Peck” and “Luck Be a Lady.” In 1962, Frank Sinatra, Dean … Continue reading →

“Dance to the Music” by Sly & the Family Stone was their first top 10 single on the Billboard Hot 100. Rolling Stone magazine includes it on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The song is … Continue reading →

Merry Christmas! If you have a black vinyl copy of the original “Elvis Christmas Album” from 1957 on RCA its worth up to $800.00. However, if the vinyl is red, as seen here, the value jumps up to $15,000.00. Ho … Continue reading →

There are many things that can make the difference in value for the same album. It could be the difference between mono and stereo or the color of the vinyl or record label; even the placement of the record company … Continue reading →

In 1956, Robert Spencer of the popular Doo Wop group, the Cadillacs, wrote “My Boy Lollypop” and had it recorded by singer Barbie Gaye. As a 78 on Darl Records it’s now worth up to $75.00. It never became a … Continue reading →

On May 12, 1951 the # 1 record on America’s Rhythm & Blues Chart is “Rocket 88,” the song most rock historians consider to be the first rock and roll record. Sam Phillips, the man who discovered Elvis, records this … Continue reading →