Monthly Archives: July 2026

Here’s another example of Northern Soul, a valuable record collectible category, so named for Northern England and the obscure Soul records from the U.S. that tops their want lists.  In 1971, Gemini Records released “Pot of Gold” by the El … Continue reading →

Glen Campbell will always be best known for hits like “Gentle on My Mind,” “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” “Wichita Lineman,” and “Rhinestone Cowboy.” But in many cases it’s the lesser known records by well-known recording artists that … Continue reading →

In 1960, after spending 3 years with Cadence Records where the Everly Brothers recorded massive hits like “Bye Bye Love,” “Wake Up Little Susie” and “All I Have To Do Is Dream,” the boys signed with Warner Bothers where their … Continue reading →

Many say that Bill Evans was the greatest Jazz pianist of all time. In 1958, Evans became part of the Miles Davis Sextet and the album, “Kind of Blue,” which is the all-time best-selling Jazz album. In 1961, he recorded … Continue reading →

“(You Ain’t Nothin’ But A) Hound Dog” will always be remembered as a classic made most famous by a Rock N Roll king, but the song was first introduced by a Blues queen. Elvis Presley’s 1956 version, released on RCA … Continue reading →

The Crests was among the most successful interracial Doo Wop groups of the 50’s and 60’s. Led by Johnny Maestro, they racked up hits like “Trouble in Paradise,” and “The Angels Listened In.” However, it all began with “16 Candles.” … Continue reading →

In the early 1950’s, the movie musical was in its heyday. Among the most successful and enduring was “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” starring two of Hollywood’s most famous sex symbols, Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe. Monroe’s rendition of “Diamonds Are a … Continue reading →

“They often call me Speedo but my real name is Mr. Earl” is the way to describe Earl Carroll, lead singer of the Cadillacs, which is one of Rock N Roll’s greatest Doo Wop groups. Their big hit,“Speedo,” which is … Continue reading →

Eternity’s Children is among the bands that showed great promise in the mid to late 60’s, but because of bad luck, bad timing, and lack of proper promotion failed to become a well-known name in Rock N Roll’s psychedelic era. … Continue reading →

The Dovells, fronted by Len Barry, capitalized on a dance craze of the 60’s called the “stomp.” The “Bristol Stomp” referred to the dance as it was done at record hops in Bristol, Pennsylvania. The lyrics are still familiar to … Continue reading →