Monthly Archives: June 2024

“Stand by Me” is a song recorded by over 400 recording artists. The biggest hit was by Ben E. King, reaching #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961. John Lennon brought it to the top-20 in 1975. But who … Continue reading →

Tony Basil, one time cheerleader for the Las Vegas High School Wildcats, had a multi-million seller in 1981 with “Mickey.” Dressed as a cheerleader on the picture sleeve, she was almost 40-years old but the teen market couldn’t get enough … Continue reading →

One of the all-time Rock N Roll classics is “Money” (That’s What I Want) by Barrett Strong. Many others have covered the original including the Beatles, the Kingsmen, and the Flying Lizards. “Money” by Barrett Strong holds the distinction of … Continue reading →

The Clovers had the first hit version of Leiber and Stoller’s “Love Potion #9.” The Clovers brought it to #23 on Billboard. Others who would later record the song include Neil Diamond, AC/DC, Robert Plant, Gary Lewis & the Playboys, … Continue reading →

“Paperback Writer” was another Billboard Hot 100 #1 hit in 1966 for the Beatles. Paul sang lead while John Lennon and George Harrison provided background vocals by harmonizing the French nursery rhyme “Frere Jacques.” The picture sleeve is unique in … Continue reading →

Baby-boomers, remembering their childhood, still fondly recall “The Howdy Doody Show” and Clarabelle the Clown. There were three Clarabelles during the show’s run including Bob Keeshan who would later find more fame as Captain Kangaroo. The last to play Clarabelle … Continue reading →

“Little Latin Lupe Lu” was written by Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers and first recorded by them. Released on Moonglow Records in 1962, a copy is worth up to $40.00. Since then, it has become a standard for many … Continue reading →

On October, 13, 2012, B.B. Cunningham, one time member of Ronnie & the Daytonas who charted in 1964 with (Little) “G.T.O.” is shot to death in Memphis while a member of Jerry Lee Lewis’ band. The “G.T.O.”45 can fetch $25.00. … Continue reading →

In 1965, the Who recorded a song that expressed the anger and frustration of 1960’s teenagers. Roger Daltry stutters during the song to fit the lyrics to the music. The BBC says it is offensive to people who stutter and … Continue reading →

One of the rarest Annette collectibles is the single, “Meetin’ at the Malt Shop,” from 1958. It’s unique in the sense that Annette is not heard on the record. Her name is listed only because she is pictured on the … Continue reading →