Monthly Archives: August 2025

In 1963, the Beach Boys had their second big hit with “Surfin’ U.S.A.” However, not all is sunny in southern California as they are soon sued by Rock and Roll pioneer Chuck Berry for ripping off one of his biggest … Continue reading →

Help” is the title of the Beatles’ 10th album in the U.S. and the soundtrack from the movie of the same time. John Lennon said the song, “Help,” was a cry for help as he was going through a deep … Continue reading →

With the opening theme “The biggest show in town is Huckleberry Hound. For all you guys and gals. The biggest clown in town is Huckleberry Hound with all his cartoon pals,” this animated series debuted in 1958. Sponsored by Kellogg’s, … Continue reading →

“I Fought The Law (and the law won)” was a top-10 hit for the Bobby Fuller Four in 1965 on Mustang Records, and now worth up to $40.00. Fuller’s death, attributed to swallowing gasoline, remains an unsolved homicide and possible … Continue reading →

Best known as the creator of the Bakersfield Sound and co-star of TV’s “Hee Haw” along with Roy Clark, Buck Owens had the Country music tiger by the tail in the 1960’s with hits like “Act Naturally,” later covered by … Continue reading →

Tommy Roe had a lot of what was known as bubble-gum hits in the 1960’s and 70’s such as “Sweet Pea” and “Jam Up Jelly Tight.” He hit number one in 1969 with “Dizzy.” His fist hit came in 1962 … Continue reading →

“(Let me take you on a) Sea Cruise” is one of the best-loved hits of the 1950’s with multiple millions sold (mostly as 45’s). Frankie Ford made a living from his classic hit from 1959. The 45 rpm version is … Continue reading →

Some hits come about in the strangest ways. Legend has it that Monotones member Charles Patrick heard a commercial for Pepsodent toothpaste including the line “You’ll wonder where the yellow went…” and wrote a hit called“(Wonder Who Wrote) The Book of Love.” Released … Continue reading →

Marianne Faithful had her first hit in 1964 when she was just seventeen. “As Tears Go By,” written by boyfriend Mick Jagger, would be her biggest hit. An original copy on London Records can get you $50.00. However, another song … Continue reading →

With a mixture of garage-rock and flower power, the Seeds, a Los Angeles band in the mid 60’s, created a classic in 1965 with  “Pushin’ Too Hard.” Copies that read “Pushin’ Too Hard” are common and are worth up to … Continue reading →