Monthly Archives: July 2026

Rockabilly, a blend of Country and Rhythm & Blues, is a collectible category of music that is full of valuable records. Here are two examples. In 1957 Bo-Kay records issued the single, “Rock N Bones,” by Elroy Dietzel. An original … Continue reading →

One-time members of the Byrds, Gram Parsons and Chris Hillman went on to form the Flying Burrito Brothers. Their music was a blending of Country, Folk, Rock, and Soul. Their first album, which made Rolling Stone Magazine’s “500 Greatest Albums … Continue reading →

Tollie Records is probably best known as the label that released the Beatles 45’s, “Love Me Do” and, “Twist And Shout” in 1964. That same year they released the single, “I’d Think It Over,” by Sam Fletcher. The record is … Continue reading →

Among those who are not all that well known but have what could be called a cult following is Wild Man Fischer. Discovered by Frank Zappa, Fischer had been committed to a mental institution when he was 16 for attacking … Continue reading →

“You Belong to Me” was not only one of the biggest hits for the Duprees but one of the biggest of 1962 and is worth up to $20.00. The song was first recorded in the early 50’s by Sue Thompson … Continue reading →

Phil Spector produced a lot of great acts such as the Ronettes with lead singer Veronica Bennett (later Ronnie Spector after marrying Phil). Their biggest hit, “Be My Baby,” is a true Rock N Roll classic, which can now sell … Continue reading →

Lee Fields is sometimes referred to as “Little J.B.” as in Little James Brown. His name is not as well-known as that of the Godfather of Soul but to his die-hard Funk fans he’s just as popular and with a … Continue reading →

If you’re a record company and want to conjure up another Elvis, you couldn’t do better than what Chancellor Records did with Fabian. Who cares if he’s not a great singer? Just give him one name and the looks of … Continue reading →

Jackie Wilson was Gospel polished and a true Rock N Roll great who influenced superstars from Elvis Presley to Michael Jackson. While singing the lyric, “My heart is crying,” from one of his classics, “Lonely Teardrops,” at a Dick Clark … Continue reading →

Stevie Wonder has been a force in music since the early 60’s when he was known as “Little” Stevie Wonder. At the age of 12 he had his first in a long list of hits. With Marvin Gaye on drums … Continue reading →