Monthly Archives: January 2025

Little Richard’s back-up band was the Upsetters. Among the members during those early years of Rock and Roll was a man who would epitomize the Soul sound of the 60’s. That man was Otis Redding. Best known for his #1 … Continue reading →

One of the comic book characters brought to TV in the golden age of television was “Dennis the Menace.” The series on CBS ran from October of 1959 through July of 1963. It preceded the most popular TV show on … Continue reading →

The Reflections were blue-eyed Doo Wop singers from Detroit when they reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964 with “(Just Like) Romeo and Juliet.” They tried the formula again two years later with “Like Adam and Eve.” However, … Continue reading →

“The Way You Make Me Feel” was the third single from Michael Jackson’s “Bad” album to make it to number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Composed and written by Michael Jackson and produced by Quincy Jones, it was released … Continue reading →

The Beatles’ 5TH album for Capitol records is “Beatles 65’,” containing their hits, “I’m a Loser,” “She’s a Woman” and “I Feel Fine.” The album also shows the respect the Beatles had for legendary Rock and Roll pioneer Carl Perkins as … Continue reading →

“After Bathing at Baxter’s” is Jefferson Airplane’s third album, which was inspired by the Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts club Band.” The psychedelic group from San Francisco wanted to go with a more experimental approach. Gary Blackman, a friend of … Continue reading →

“Kiss Alive II” is the second live album for Kiss. It’s one of their best-selling albums and their first to be certified double platinum. Most copies are worth no more than $40.00. However, if you have or find a copy … Continue reading →

John Lennon’s eighth and final album was “Milk and Honey.” It took Yoko Ono three years to be able to resume work to complete it following John’s death. Yoko explained the title referred to their journey to settle in America, the … Continue reading →

Rare Earth was not the first white band signed by Motown but they were the first to hit big. They did it in 1970 with “Get Ready.” More hits followed like “I Just Want to Celebrate” in 1971. Motown was … Continue reading →

“Do You Want to Know a Secret” was the first top-10 hit for the Beatles where George Harrison was the lead singer. The lyrics “Do you want to know a secret. Promise not to tell” came from Disney’s “Snow White … Continue reading →