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April 27, 2024 Records of the Day

In 1964, Tommy Tucker hit # 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Hi-Heel Sneakers.” It has become a Blues standard with versions by over a thousand recording artists including the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and Elvis Presley. Tommy Tucker’s … Continue reading

April 26, 2024 Records of the Day

Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen went top 10 in 1972 with “Hot Rod Lincoln” and the unforgettable lyrics, “You’re gonna’ drive me to drinkin’ if you don’t quit drivin’ that Hot Rod Lincoln.” However, the album it’s on, … Continue reading

April 25, 2024 Records of the Day

On August 11,1958, the hit at the top of the Billboard Chart would become the very first rock and roll record to be awarded a gold record by the RIAA, the Recording Industry Association of America. The song is “Hard … Continue reading

April 24, 2024 Records of the Day

You might think the “little girl with the big voice” was coined for multi-hit maker Brenda Lee but in this case it refers to Timi Yuro, an early Blue-eyed Soul singer. Her first big hit, “Hurt,” reached #4 on the … Continue reading

April 23, 2024 Record of the Day

Rock ‘N’ Roll Dance Party” was released by King Records in 1958. It featured some of the great Rhythm & Blues artists of the day including Little Willie John singing “Fever,” Billy Ward & the Dominoes doing “Have Mercy Baby,” … Continue reading

April 22, 2024 Record of the Day

“Best of the Beatles” was released by Savage records in 1965. The cover pictures Pete Best, Stu Sutcliff, and John, Paul, and George. The “Best” in the title refers to drummer Pete Best and not to a greatest hits connotation. … Continue reading

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