Monthly Archives: November 2021

In 1959, Elvis Presley took a Smiley Lewis hit from 1956 and made it his own. The song, “One Night,” by Smiley Lewis had the lyrics “One night of sin is what I’m now praying for.” Elvis, his manager Col.Parker, … Continue reading →

When it comes to the value of those old 78’s, nothing brings the green like the Blues. In 1928 Victor Records released “Cool Drink of Water Blues” by Tommy Johnson, now worth up to $3,000.00. In 1931 Paramount Records released … Continue reading →

Without a doubt the most successful girl-group of the 50’s and early 60’s was the Shirelles. It started with “I Met Him on a Sunday” in 1958. More hits followed like “Dedicated to the One I Love,” “Will You Love … Continue reading →

Carl Perkins, who was a member of the famous Million Dollar Quartet along with Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis, is best known for his classic hit, “Blue Suede Shoes,” which is worth up to $125.00 today. However, … Continue reading →

The Youngbloods, led by Jessie Colin Young, had their first album “The Youngbloods” in 1967. It contained “Get Together,” which became a top-10 Billboard Hot 100 hit two years later after getting exposure on a TV public service announcement promoting … Continue reading →

Born in Chicago in 1909, Benny Goodman grew up to be the “king of swing.” Many major recording stars got their start with his band in the 1930’s and 1940’s. In 1934 Columbia Records released the Benny Goodman 78, “Riffin … Continue reading →

Ike & Tina Turner were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991. For 30 years prior to that they had given James Brown a run for his money as the most exciting performers in show business. … Continue reading →

Richard Burton starred as Alexander in the 1956 movie, “Alexander the Great.” A student of Aristotle, Alexander was a Macedonian king who united the Greeks, creating an empire that reached from the Balkans to India. On his deathbed, he willed … Continue reading →

The Rolling Stones have many collectible records, especially for some of the picture sleeves that came with their 45’s. In 1978 they released the single, “Beast of Burden.” The record is worth no more than $10.00 but the picture sleeve … Continue reading →

From 1965 through 1971, Marty Balin shared lead vocals with Grace Slick in the psychedelic rock band, Jefferson Airplane. In 1975 he joined the offshoot of Jefferson Airplane when he became a member of Jefferson Starship. But before becoming a … Continue reading →