Monthly Archives: October 2021

October 21, 2021 Records of the Day

Taking their name from Belmont Avenue in the Bronx, the Belmonts led by Dion cranked out the hits in the late 1950’s. They had their first hit with “I Wonder Why” in 1958. Next up was “Nobody Knows,” which hit … Continue reading

October 20, 2021 Record of the Day

Among the most valuable records of all time is a release from the legendary Sun record label in Memphis. “Lonesome Old Jail” with “Greyhound Blues” on the flip side was recorded and released in 1953 by Blues artist, D.A. Hunt. … Continue reading

October 19, 2021 Record of the Day

In anticipation of the Beach Boys’ single, “Heroes and Villains,” Capitol Records ordered a picture sleeve for the record. But before the song was available, the Beach Boys had formed their own label, Brother. They issued “Heroes and Villains” as … Continue reading

October 18, 2021 Records of the Day

The Platters was the most popular Doo Wop group of all time. Their 1956 album, “The Platters,” contains many of their early hits like “My Prayer,” “I’m Sorry,” and “On My Word of Honor.” “The Platters Vol. 2” features their … Continue reading

October 17, 2021 Records of the Day

The Crystals was one of the most successful girl-groups of the 60’s. Produced by Phil Spector, they gave us classics like “He’s a Rebel,” “Da Doo Ron Ron,” and “Then He Kissed Me.” Their first single, “There’s No Other Like … Continue reading

October 16, 2021 Record of the Day

Jimmy Clanton is among the stars who made New Orleans a mecca of musical talent, along with Fats Domino, Smiley Lewis, Lloyd Price, and Huey “Piano” Smith. Clanton first hit it big in 1958 with the million-seller, “Just a Dream.” … Continue reading

October 15, 2021 Record of the Day

One of the most iconic movies of all time, “Dirty Harry,” has one of the great iconic lines of all time spoken by Clint Eastwood. “I know what you’re thinking. Did he fire six shots or only five? Well, to … Continue reading

October 14, 2021 Records of the Day

Born into a musical family, one of Lavern Baker’s aunts was Jazz singer Merline Johnson. Another one of her aunts was legendary Blues artist Memphis Minnie. Lavern Baker was one of the most successful solo female singers in the early … Continue reading

October 13, 2021 Records of the Day

Soupy Sales had the #1 TV show in Los Angeles in the early 60’s. Even Frank Sinatra was a guest. In 1964, Soupy moved his show to New York and was syndicated throughout the country. Famous for getting pies shoved … Continue reading

October 12, 2021 Records of the Day

Dressed as a cowboy on the album cover, Bo Diddley’s 5TH  album was called “Bo Diddley is a Gunslinger.” The album not only includes the “Gunslinger” single but also “Sixteen Tons,” first made famous by Tennessee Ernie Ford. Bo Diddley was … Continue reading