Monthly Archives: August 2026

In February of 1971, George Harrison hit the top 10 with “What Is Life.” Harrison originally wrote the song for Apple Records label-mate, Billy Preston, thinking it would be a “catchy pop song” to follow up Preston’s “That’s The Way … Continue reading →

“That Stubborn Kinda Fellow” was the second album by Marvin Gaye and showed a departure from the Jazz and Blues influence of his first. Motown was realizing that the money and success was going to emerge from a younger market. … Continue reading →

Long before “Star Wars” and “Star Trek” there was “Destination Moon,” a movie from 1950 and one of the earliest to deal with the problems of space travel. Producer George Pal even included an appearance by cartoon favorite Woody Woodpecker … Continue reading →

Mickey Gilley spent years on the Country charts with hits like “Room Full Of Roses” and “Don’t The Girls All Get Prettier At Closing Time.” He has had 17 number one singles on the Country charts. Mickey Gilley is also … Continue reading →

The 5 Royales was an early Rhythm & Blues group who had many of their songs later covered by other groups including the Shirelles who had a big hit with “Dedicated to the One I Love.” Most of their songs … Continue reading →

One of the best known classic rock songs of all time is “Good Lovin,” which hit number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966 for the Young Rascals. The song is listed at # 325 on Rolling Stone’s 500 … Continue reading →

“The Beatles’ Story” is a 1964 double album on Capitol Records. It’s really a documentary featuring interviews, press conferences, snippets of original or orchestral versions of Beatles songs with voice overs. The album was essentially an attempt to capitalize on public … Continue reading →

We often feature Northern Soul records as they have great value. In 1967, Fat Fish Records released “My Heart’s Beating Stronger” by Andy Fish and the Encores. A copy of the single is worth up to $1,200.00 today. Worth even … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →