Monthly Archives: June 2025

One of Rock and Roll’s greatest anthems of the 50’s is “At the Hop” by Danny & the Juniors. Supposedly, it was Dick Clark who suggested the original title of “Do the Bop” be changed to “At the Hop.” First … Continue reading →

“The 7TH Voyage of Sinbad,” released by Columbia Pictures in 1958, was the first in a series of Sinbad movies. It featured the animation of the legendary Ray Harryhausen. Starring Kerwin Matthews and Kathryn Grant, the original soundtrack on Colpix Records … Continue reading →

Bobby Darin was truly a man of many talents. He was a 1950’s teen idol, a swinging Big Band crooner in the style of Frank Sinatra, a Blues singer rivaling Ray Charles, and a successful actor. Darin was nominated for … Continue reading →

One of the great one-hit-wonders of the early Rock and Roll era is “Sorry (I Ran All the Way Home)” by the Impalas, a vocal group from Brooklyn. It was the legendary Dee Jay, Alan Freed, who got them a … Continue reading →

Mickey & Sylvia had one of the biggest hits of 1956 with “Love is Strange.” Released on Groove Records, a copy of the 45 is worth up to $50.00. But you can’t say Sylvia Vanderpool is a one-hit-wonder as she … Continue reading →

Usually the death of a recording artist does not affect the value of his or her records. Speculation kicks in immediately after the loss of a superstar. It might be a good time to sell but not to buy. Prices … Continue reading →

The Ventures are often considered to be a surf-music band, but they were around long before surf music captured the nation’s interest in the early 60’s. The Ventures are probably best known for two of their hits, “Hawaii Five-O” and … Continue reading →

Van Morrison has been called brilliant, introverted, aloof, and extremely influential on other icons like Bruce Springsteen and Elvis Costello. His first solo hit came in 1967 with “Brown Eyed Girl,” which is worth no more than $20.00. But in … Continue reading →

The Delfonics found fame at the height of the soul-music wave in the mid to late 60’s. Their first hit came in 1968 with “La La Means I Love You.” The song, written by William Hart, was inspired by the … Continue reading →

Jim Reeves, often referred to as “Gentleman Jim,” was one of the most successful and popular Country stars of all time. However, baseball was his first love. However, after severing his sciatic nerve, his prospects of becoming a pitcher for … Continue reading →