Monthly Archives: August 2026

August 13, 2026 Record of the Day

Lefty Frizzell was born in Texas in 1928 and by the end of his teens he was singing professionally. His first single, “If You’ve Got the Money I’ve Got the Time,” was his first hit. Among his other best known … Continue reading

August 12, 2026 Record of the Day

Joe Garagiola never had a hit record but he had many hits as a professional baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates, and other major league teams. He gained more fame as an announcer and TV personality. In … Continue reading

August 11, 2026 Records of the Day

It all started for Leslie Gore when she was 16 years old in 1963 with her smash hit,“It’s My Party,” reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. With picture sleeve, it can sell for $40.00. All of her hits like … Continue reading

August 10, 2026 Record of the Day

The Fantastic Baggys sounded like a group but actually it was just two studio musicians, P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri. The duo wrote many Surf and Hot Rod songs for acts like Jan and Dean and can be heard on … Continue reading

August 9, 2026 Record of the Day

The harmonica has played an important part in Blues and Rock N Roll. Perhaps one of the most influential and important Delta Blues artist who made the harmonica such a part of his music was Frank Frost. It was Sonny … Continue reading

August 8, 2026 Record of the Day

“The Ballad of John and Yoko” was released by Apple Records in 1969. It was about the notorious early marriage of the two controversial figures with their “bed-in” for peace at the Amsterdam Hilton. The record is noteworthy for the … Continue reading

August 7, 2026 Records of the Day

Doo Wop music continues to be one of the most collectible forms of Rock N Roll. Here are two more examples. In 1958, Ramson Records released the single, “You Are My Love,” by the 5 Fortunes. A original copy can … Continue reading

August 6, 2026 Records of the Day

Phil Flowers never had any big hits but he did write numerous songs in Rock, Gospel, and Blues. He earned an appearance on the Dick Clark Show with his song, “Cry on My Shoulder.” Flowers even performed for President Lyndon … Continue reading

August 5, 2026 Records of the Day

The Teen Queens, consisting of sisters Betty and Rosie Collins, had one giant hit and that came in the early days of Rock N Roll. “Eddie My Love” hit #14 on the Billboard charts in 1956. The original 45 on … Continue reading

August 4, 2026 Records of the Day

Tom Fogerty was part of one of Rock N Roll’s greatest bands, Creedence Clearwater Revival. However, he lived in the shadow of his more famous brother and lead singer, John Fogerty. In earlier days, it was John’s band, the Blue … Continue reading