Monthly Archives: June 2026

It is generally believed that the most popular Big Band leader of the 30’s and 40’s was Tommy Dorsey. Until Elvis came along, Dorsey was RCA’s biggest selling recording star. Ironically, it was Tommy’s brother, Jimmy, who highlighted Elvis in … Continue reading →

Choose TWO or more of our record guides listed below and get 50% off the regular prices. Just email MightyJohn1971@gmail.com the titles of the guides you want, and we’ll email back a PayPal invoice with the total discounted price. No … Continue reading →

A preacher at the age of nine, Solomon Burke was a pioneer in Soul music. Mick Jagger covered three of Burke’s songs on early albums by the Rolling Stones. Ironically, it was a Country song, “Just out Of Reach (Of … Continue reading →

In 1967, the Box Tops went all the way to #1 with, “The Letter, ” thanks to lead singer, Alex Chilton. The 45 on Mala Records is worth no more than $15.00. In 1968, the band reached #2 with “Cry … Continue reading →

In 1963, Dimension Records released the album, “The Dimension Dolls.” On the album are the labels’ best-known female stars including the Cookies singing “Chains,” a song later covered by the Beatles. There’s also Little Eva with her monster hit, “Locomotion.” … Continue reading →