Monthly Archives: November 2025

Talking Heads began as a trio in 1975 and went on to make dance-able new-wave music. Never considered punk rockers, the band in the early years even covered music by bubble-gum greats, 1910 Fruit Gum Company. Their biggest hit came … Continue reading →

“Magical Mystery Tour” by the Beatles included the soundtrack songs from the movie of the same name plus the 1967 Beatles singles, “Penny Lane,” “Baby, You’re A Rich Man,” and “All You Need Is Love.” The “All You Need Is … Continue reading →

In 1963, Elvis starred in the movie “It Happened at the World’s Fair.” It featured the king’s shortest hit, “One Broken Heart for Sale.” At 1:45 the single with picture sleeve can sell for $50.00. Set in Seattle at the … Continue reading →

In1979, George Harrison released the single, “Love Comes to Everyone.” It was the second single released that year from the album, “George Harrison.” The single never made the charts and because of its rarity, it can be quite valuable today. … Continue reading →

The Fendermen who consisted of Jim Sundquist and Paul Humphrey were each born on November 26, 1937. As you might have guessed they took their name, Fendermen, because they both played Fender guitars. On their top 10 classic, “Mule Skinner … Continue reading →

In the history of Rock N Roll there has never been a more exciting and electrifying performer than James Brown. He was the ultimate showman. Along with the Famous Flames he had his first hit with “Please Please Please.” When … Continue reading →

The Beatles’ biggest rivals at the beginning of the British Invasion was the Dave Clark Five. Their first hit, “Glad All Over,” appeared on the U.S. charts in the spring of 1964. In 2008, the band was inducted into the … Continue reading →

“Desire Under the Elms” was written by Eugene O’Neil and first published as a play in 1924. In 1958, it was brought to the screen with its story of greed, lust, and family betrayal. It was kind of like a … Continue reading →

When the Archies hit big with “Sugar Sugar” in 1969, which is worth no more than $10.00, Calendar Records had to put a real band together to go out on tour. The same happened when Ronny & The Daytonas scored … Continue reading →

Out of Hoboken, New Jersey came American music’s first superstar, Frank Sinatra. From crooner to swing-singer his career lasted fifty years. After singing with the Harry James Band and two years with Tommy Dorsey, Ol’ Blue Eyes started out on … Continue reading →