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April 21, 2024 Record of the Day

It seems strange and unbelievable that with all the classic hits he had, Chuck Berry’s only #1 Billboard Hot 100 hit came in 1972 with “My Ding-a-Ling.”  The closest he came prior to that was in 1958 with “Sweet Little … Continue reading

April 20, 2024 Record of the Day

Neil Young first gained fame with Buffalo Springfield and then as part of one of Rock’s greatest bands: Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. Following that he went solo with a very successful career. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall … Continue reading

April 19, 2024 Record of the Day

One of the true Blues legends was Big John Wrencher, also known as One Arm John after losing his left arm as a result of an auto accident. He was an itinerant musician but best known for his performances at … Continue reading

April 18, 2024 Record of the Day

On August 4,1963 the Beatles appear on the U.S. Charts for the first time when “From Me to You” debuts at # 116 on Billboard. A copy on Vee Jay Records with a black label with a rainbow circle and … Continue reading

April 17, 2024 Records of the Day

Hank Ballard was a pioneer and founding father in Rock N Roll and Rhythm and Blues with early ‘50s risqué records like “Work with me Annie” and “Annie Had a Baby.” With his backup group, the Midnighters, he had success … Continue reading

April 16, 2024 Records of the Day

The Coasters tore up the charts in the 50’s with hits like “Charlie Brown” and “Yakety Yak.” But before they were the Coasters, they were the Robins, scoring hits like “Smokey Joe’s Café” and “Riot in Cell Block No. 9.” … Continue reading

April 15, 2024 Record of the Day

The last Disney film before the death of Walt Disney was “The Sword in the Stone” from 1963. The animated movie is based on the legend of Arthur, the twelve-year-old boy who alone could remove the sword from the stone … Continue reading

April 14, 2024 Records of the Day

In 1967, Strawberry Alarm Clock hit # 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Incense and Peppermint.” It stayed on the charts for 4 months. The band went through continuous changes in sound and personnel and in 1971 they released … Continue reading

April 13, 2024 Record of the Day

“Let It Be” is the final studio album released by the Beatles. The title single was released on Apple Records in 1969 featuring Paul McCartney singing lead and playing bass and the maracas. He had written the song in memory … Continue reading

April 12, 2024 Record of the Day

Fans of the TV western, “Rawhide,” know Sheb Wooley as Pete Nolan who starred along with Clint Eastwood and Eric Fleming. Eastwood also gave Sheb Wooley a roll in his 1976 movie, “The Outlaw Josey Wales.” But the Rock N … Continue reading