Monthly Archives: August 2021

          Among the many one-hit wonders of the early Rock N Roll era was Phil Phillips. His giant hit “Sea of Love” reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1959 and spent 3 months on … Continue reading →

It seems like every super star and super group recorded a Christmas song and album. The Supremes were no exception. In 1965, Motown released the album “Merry Christmas” by the Supremes. This was also their first album where original Supremes … Continue reading →

In 1958, after a very successful career at Sun records, Carl Perkins, who gave Rock N Roll one of its all-time classics with “Blue Suede Shoes,” jumped to Columbia Records where his friend Johnny Cash would soon follow. Carl Perkins’ … Continue reading →

One of the earliest hits of the Rock N Roll era came in 1953 when Faye Adams recorded “Shake a Hand.” It was the legendary Ruth Brown who discovered Faye Adams and got her a contract with Herald Records. “Shake … Continue reading →

In the early 1960’s, the Cinnamon Cinder Club in North Hollywood was owned by TV game-show host Bob Eubanks. The Pastel Six was the house band when they recorded their only hit “The Cinnamon Cinder.” Despite the lack of promotion … Continue reading →

Among the Blues artists that came out of Chicago after World War ll was Little Walter, a one-time band member with Muddy Waters. In 1952, he hit big with “Juke,” which led to the formation of his own band. Inducted … Continue reading →

In 1964, at the start of the Beatles’ success in America, M-G-M Records released the album, “The Beatles with Tony Sheridan and Guests.” It featured the Beatles singing “Cry for a Shadow.” Also on the album were 5 songs by … Continue reading →

            The Osmonds scored big in 1971 with “One Bad Apple.” The hit single stayed at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 5 weeks. The song was almost recorded first by the Jackson 5. … Continue reading →

Lightnin’ Slim has been listed among the five greatest Blues artists of the 1950’s along with Howlin’ Wolf, Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson, and Muddy Waters. In 1959, Excello Records released “Rooster Blues,” one of Lightnin’ Slim’s best known records. … Continue reading →

It was Johnny Cash who told his young friend Roy Orbison to call Sam Phillips at Sun Records about a recording contract. Sam took the call but hung up saying, “Johnny Cash doesn’t run my record company.” But Roy’s persistence … Continue reading →