Monthly Archives: August 2026

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 →

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 →

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 →

“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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

“Twenty Flight Rock” was written and first recorded by Rock N Roll pioneer, Eddie Cochran and featured in the movie, “The Girl Can’t Help It.” It was a classic piece of the Rockabilly sound that was so popular in the … Continue reading →

Aretha Franklin is the epitome of Soul. She is the Queen of Soul. And for that she deserves our r-e-s-p-e-c-t. Known for Soul classics like “Chain of Fools” and “Think,” her roots are in Gospel music. She displayed her great … Continue reading →