Monthly Archives: September 2024

From 1960-1968, Mayberry was the place everyone wanted to live along with Sheriff Andy Taylor, Barney Fife, Aunt Bee, Opie, Goober, Gomer and a host of other lovable characters that made small town living so appealing. The show lives on … Continue reading →

“Moanin’ in the Moonlight” by Howlin Wolf was his first album. It featured some cuts recorded at the legendary Sun studios in Memphis. But it was the famous record producers Phil and Leonard Chess who bought the masters and released … Continue reading →

In 1986, Dwight Yoakam became a star with the single “Honky Tonk Man” from his debut album “Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc.” His video of “Honky Tonk Man” is one of the most watched videos in Country music history. But the 45 … Continue reading →

In 1964, Vee Jay Records, on the verge of losing the Beatles to Capitol Records, released “Jolly What! The Beatles and Frank Ifield on Stage.” The album, consisting of four previous released Beatles songs and eight by Frank Ifield, was … Continue reading →

Ronnie Hawkins, born 2 days after Elvis, started his musical career as a Rockabilly singer just like the king. Although from Arkansas, it was in Canada where he found his greatest success as an early pioneer of Rock N Roll. … Continue reading →

Genesis, a British rock band formed in 1967, has sold over 130 million albums throughout the world. Its most famous members are Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in … Continue reading →

Quiet Riot present a platinum album to Mighty John the Record Guy.   Quiet Riot hit big in 1983 with the 45, “Cum On Feel the Noise” from the album, “Metal Health.” However, their first record from 1979 is where … Continue reading →

Merle Haggard, inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1996, grew up knowing the hard times of life and the poor side of town before bursting onto the Country scene with classics like “Mama Tried,” “If We Make … Continue reading →

Biker films were a major part of the drive-in movie venues in the 60’s and early 70’s. In 1968 Tower Records released the “Hellcats” soundtrack, now worth up to $75.00. Also in 1968 Tower Records issued the soundtrack to the … Continue reading →

The Chiffons was one of the most popular girl-groups of the 60’s. They first hit big in 1961 when “He’s So Fine” soared all the way to the top of the Billboard Hot 100. In 1963, the Chiffons scored again … Continue reading →