Monthly Archives: July 2026

In the early 60’s, there were Surf songs and Hot Rod songs. Many times both themes were recorded by the same groups such as the Beach Boys with “Surfin’ U.S.A” and “Surfer Girl” and tunes like “409” and “Little Deuce … Continue reading →

Kenny Dorham is considered by many as an underrated Jazz trumpeter. Despite that, he played with such greats as Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker. Dorham also led his own group, the Jazz Prophets. In 1956, he recorded his debut album … Continue reading →

Albums with various songs by various singers are known as compilation albums. Many have value. In 1960, Fire Records released the album, “Memory Lane,” featuring Doo Wop groups such as the Velvets, the Kodaks, the Scarlets, the Charts, the Rainbows, … Continue reading →

The 1962 album, “Sentimentally Yours,” by Patsy Cline contained one of her biggest hits, “She’s Got You,” the single now worth up to $20.00. The album would be her last. A year later, at the age of 30, she would … Continue reading →

Doo Wop music is among the most collectible that falls under the wide umbrella of Rock N Roll. First developed in the 40’s, this harmony style of singing was a mainstay on the charts in the 50’s and early 60’s. … Continue reading →

Shelly Fabares co-starred with Elvis Presley in three of his movies. She first gained fame as Mary Stone on “The Donna Reed Show” in the late fifties and early sixties. In 1962 she went to #1 on the Billboard Hot … Continue reading →

Among the most popular male/female singing duos of the sixties was Dick and Dee Dee. They were regulars on the TV show, “Shindig.” Their first hit came in 1961 with “The Mountain’s High.” It reached # 2 on the Billboard … Continue reading →

One of the biggest and best known hits of the early Rock N Roll era is “Runaway” by Del Shannon. The single hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the spring of 1961 and can now sell for $20.00. … Continue reading →

The Sophomores was a group from Boston and one of the smoothest Doo Wop groups of the 50’s. At the time, groups were taking names that had a student theme such as the Four Freshman, Danny & The Juniors, the … Continue reading →

The Four Tops are best known for their Motown hits like “Baby I Need Your Lovin’ ” and “I Can’t Help Myself.” Their most valuable hit is “Ask The Lonely.” With its picture sleeve it’s worth up to $75.00. However, … Continue reading →