Monthly Archives: January 2024

On Oct 2, 1945, ten-year-old Elvis Presley makes his first public appearance in a talent show at the Mississippi-Alabama Dairy Show. He sings “Old Shep” and wins second place. He is awarded $5.00 and free admission to the fairground rides. … Continue reading →

Curtis Mayfield left the Impressions in 1970 but with the group, he recorded albums that are collectible today. Their 1963 debut album, “The Impressions,” released by ABC Paramount, is worth up to $200.00 as is their 1968 album, “Ridin’ High.”

In 2010, as part of Record Store Day, Universal/Island Records released a 12 inch EP by U2 called “Wide Awake in Europe.” The record includes “Mercy,” “Moment of Surrender,” and “I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight.” 5,000 … Continue reading →

The Contours is a group who had the same hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in two different years. In 1962, recording for Motown’s Gordy record label, they reached #3 with “Do You Love Me.” That 45 is now worth … Continue reading →

Conway Twitty had two successful careers, the first in Rock N Roll and then Country. His first giant hit came in 1958 with “Its Only Make Believe.” It was #1 in the U.S. and #1 in twenty-one other countries. In … Continue reading →

On June 16, 1967, the first Monterey Pop Festival begins with numerous rock legends like Jefferson Airplane and the Mamas and Papas. Papa John Phillips would later write a song inspired by this legendary concert. It wouldn’t be a hit … Continue reading →

Patsy Cline was as important to Country music as any female star in history. Her career all began with a song she didn’t want to record, “Walkin’ After Midnight.” The tune was originally offered to Kay Starr, who was one … Continue reading →

“Surfin’ Bird” by the Trashmen, despite the refusal of many radio stations to play it, climbed all the way to #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1963. It’s one of those songs you either love or hate. Released on … Continue reading →

Of all the actresses of her generation, many guys would have picked Tina Louise to be stranded with on a deserted island. Of course Bob Denver turned out to be one of the lucky ones on “Gilligan’s Island”. But before … Continue reading →

B.J. Thomas was a hit-making machine in the 60’s and 70’s. In 1968 he had two massive hits with “Eyes of a New York Woman” and “Hooked on a Feeling.” The next year the movie, “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance … Continue reading →