Monthly Archives: May 2021

In 1981 Sweet Thunder Records released the album, “Reunited Live,” featuring Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. But the only original members were Valli and Bob Gaudio. During the concert, less emphasis was put on their big hits from the … Continue reading →

In 1967 20th Century Fox released the film, “Bedazzled,” starring Dudley Moore and Peter Cook who also wrote the script. In the movie, Cook plays the devil offering Moore seven wishes in return for his soul. Dudley Moore also composed … Continue reading →

He was called a genius and it’s hard to disagree. Beginning in the early 1950’s Ray Charles began to craft and form the style that would make him a legend. Taking a blend of Rhythm & Blues and infusing it … Continue reading →

Among the one-hit wonders of the early 60’s is Kris Jensen, thanks to songwriter and hit-maker John D Loudermilk. After the Everly Brothers turned down Loudermilk’s composition of “Torture,” it was given to Kris Jensen who took it to the … Continue reading →

The Isley Brothers were there at the beginning of Rock N Roll and, with some sibling changes, lasted on the music scene for almost 50 years. In the early years it was brothers, Ronald, Rudolph, and O’Kelly with Doo Wop … Continue reading →

Joni James was one of the most popular girl-singers of the pre-Rock N Roll era. She had over twenty hits including “Why Don’t You Believe Me,” which hit #1 in 1952. Her version of Hank Williams’ “Your Cheatin’Heart” reached #2 … Continue reading →

“12 x 5” is the second album released in the U.S. by the Rolling Stones. From the album, London Records issued two singles. “Time is on My Side,” with picture sleeve, is worth up to $75.00. The other single is … Continue reading →

The Impressions was one of the most popular and successful groups of the sixties with hits like “Gypsy Woman,” “It’s All Right,” “Amen,” “People Get Ready,” and “Keep on Pushing.” The “Keep on Pushing” album is the Impressions’ most successful. … Continue reading →

Bill Haley and the Comets were true Rock N Roll pioneers. It was Haley’s performance of “Rock Around the Clock” at the beginning  of the movie “Blackboard Jungle” in 1954 that blew open the doors to let Rock N Roll … Continue reading →

The Hollies were consistent hit-makers in the sixties and seventies with classics like “Bus Stop,” “On a Carousel,” “Carrie-Anne,” and “Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress.” But the hits first started coming in 1964 with the release of their … Continue reading →