Monthly Archives: September 2026

In 1967, the guru of the hippy generation, Dr. Timothy Leary, popularized the saying “Turn on, tune in, drop out.” It’s just what the psychedelic generation wanted to hear. It was close to another popular phrase of the day, “Sex, … Continue reading →

Gladys Knight & the Pips were together for over 35 years cranking out hits like “I Heard It through the Grapevine” and “Midnight Train to Georgia.” They first charted in 1961 with “Every Beat of My Heart.” Their second hit came in … Continue reading →

They called Brenda Lee “Little Miss Dynamite” when she began her rise to fame in 1956. Since then she has been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame, The little … Continue reading →

The Blues can make you happy if you come across some of the old Blues 78’s prior to World War II. For example, “Match Box Blues” by Blind Lemon Jefferson, released on Okeh Records in 1927, is worth up to … Continue reading →

Bruce Johnston became a member of the Beach Boys in 1965. Prior to that he found work backing such greats as Ritchie Valens, the Everly Brothers, and Eddie Cochran. Johnston’s first hit as a Beach Boy was “California Girls.” That … Continue reading →

Rolling Stone magazine lists Lightnin’ Hopkins as one of the greatest guitarists of all time. It is said that he recorded almost 1000 songs. His recording career began in the 1940’s with Aladdin Records. It was the first of many … Continue reading →

“Led Zeppelin lll” was the third album for the band and featured more folk rock and acoustic renditions. The “Immigrant Song” is the best known track. That 45 is not worth much more than $15.00 but the “Led Zeppelin III” … Continue reading →

Ben E King had several hits in the early 1960’s including “Stand By Me,” which also became a hit again in 1986 with the release of the movie of the same name, based on a novel by Stephen King. Ben … Continue reading →

The Left Banke was one of the many American bands who capitalized on the British Invasion with similar harmonies like their English contemporaries. Their biggest hit came in 1966 with “Walk Away Renee.” Their second album, “The Left Banke Too,” … Continue reading →

“Fever” was first a hit for Little Willie John in 1956 but was later covered by many stars like Peggy Lee, Nancy Sinatra, Elvis, and even Madonna. Little Willie John shot to stardom with 15 hits on the R & … Continue reading →