Monthly Archives: March 2024

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 →

“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 →

Sarah Vaughan’s career took off in 1943 when the Apollo Theater asked her to be the opening act for the legendary Ella Fitzgerald. It was Dave Garroway, one of the early hosts of the “Today” show that gave her the … Continue reading →

The most successful album for Van Halen is “1984.” The single, “Jump,” from the album is Van Halen’s only # 1 hit. With over 12 million copies sold, the value for “1984” is no more than $10.00. However, “Jump” was … Continue reading →

Rolling Stone magazine includes “For Your Precious Love” by Jerry Butler and the Impressions on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The value all depends on the record label. On Abner or Falcon records the single … Continue reading →

The Mamas and Papas had a colorful and legendary career. In 1970, Michelle Phillips, formerly with the Mamas and Papas, married actor Dennis Hopper of “Easy Rider” fame. They divorced 8 days later. Thankfully, their list of hits lasted much … Continue reading →

The Doors 45 that started it all is “Light My Fire.” It would ignite a remarkable career for the group and its infamous lead singer, Jim Morrison. An original copy on a standard Elektra label is worth up to $25.00 … Continue reading →

Philles Records issues their first single in1961,“There’s No Other Love Like My Baby” by The Crystals. Philles is a combination of the first names of owners Phil Spector and Les Sill. The Crystals’ 45 is valued up to $40.00 but … Continue reading →

In 1955, Sun Records founder Sam Phillips launched America’s first all-female radio station, WHER, in Memphis. The slogan used then could not be used today. Being the news department was all female, the quip was “and now the news from … Continue reading →

The story goes that a young British boy, Raymond Jones, walked into Brian Epstein’s Liverpool record shop in 1961 and asked for a single called “My Bonnie” by Tony Sheridan  and The Beat Brothers. Epstein went to see the band … Continue reading →