Monthly Archives: June 2026

The U.S. Library of Congress designated Dave Brubeck as a “living legend.” Brubeck was a Jazz genius of almost mythical proportions. Thanks to his piano prowess, George Patton’s 3rd Army let him skip the Battle of the Bulge so that … Continue reading →

Patrick McGoohan was an American actor born in Great Britain who had a very successful stage and broadway career. McGoohan also starred in two American TV series. One was “The Prisoner.” The other, “Secret Agent,” is the one he is best known … Continue reading →

Albums with various hits by various recording artists can be collectible depending on the album and the recording artists on it. In 1963, Philles Records released the compilation album, “Today’s Hits,” featuring the stars of the label including the Crystals, … Continue reading →

“Let The Good Times Roll” was first a hit in 1956 for Shirley & Lee. It is a true Rock N Roll classic and has been covered numerous times by a multitude of recording artists including the Righteous Brothers, the … Continue reading →

James Sheppard was the lead singer for two popular Doo Wop groups of the early Rock N Roll era. In 1956, he led the Heartbeats on “A Thousand Miles Away.” An original copy on a black Hull record label can … Continue reading →

“The Banana Splits Adventure Hour,” consisting of Bingo the Gorilla, Fleagle the Beagle, Snork the Elephant, and Drooper the Lion was a Saturday morning favorite on NBC in 1968 and 1969. The album, “We’re The Banana Splits,” released on Decca … Continue reading →

Yvonne Baker and the Sensations began their career in 1955. It would be 6 years before they hit big and that was with “Let Me In,” which reached # 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 1963, Argo Records released … Continue reading →

Everyone is familiar with dances such as the Twist, the Pony, the Swim, and the Mashed Potatoes. But before them all, there was the Madison. “Madison Time” was a hit for the Ray Bryant Trio in 1960. With its picture … Continue reading →

Among the Rock N Roll stars to make the leap from music to movies was Connie Francis. One of the biggest selling female recording artists of all time, she starred in the 1961 film, “Where The Boys Are,” which was … Continue reading →

Jackie Wilson, inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, first gained fame as a member of the Doo Wop group, Billy Ward & the Dominoes. In 1957, he had his first solo hit with “Lonely Teardrops.” … Continue reading →