Monthly Archives: December 2021

Cathy Jean & the Roomates scored their only hit in 1960 with “Please Love Me Forever,” later a hit for Bobby Vinton. The Roomates and Cathy Jean recorded their hit without meeting each other. The Roomates hated the song and … Continue reading →

Sammy Hagar had been lead singer for Montrose but his fame really took off when he replaced David Lee Roth as lead singer for Van Halen. However, a year earlier in 1984, he scored big on his own with the … Continue reading →

In 1999, BMI publishing listed “Rhythm of the Rain” as the most performed song on radio and TV for the entire 20th century. The biggest and most successful version is the original by a San Diego-based group called the Cascades.  The … Continue reading →

In 1975, Kiss had their first gold album with “Destroyer.” With interest growing for the band, Casablanca Records decided to re-package three of their earlier albums into a 3-record set known as “Kiss the Originals.” Released in 1976, the set … Continue reading →

In 1964, Vee Jay Records released the Beatles 45, “Please Please Me.” Regular copies sell up to $50.00. But some copies show the Beatles’ name misspelled with an extra “T,” jumping the value up to $1,000.00. Promo copies with correct … Continue reading →

The most successful black vocal duo of the 60’s was Sam and Dave. On stage they were electrifying. Off stage they rarely spoke to each other. Most of the 70’s weren’t good for the two performers but interest in their … Continue reading →

Husband and wife, the Captain and Tennille, sold over two million records in 1975 with “Love Will Keep Us Together.” Two years earlier, Butterscotch Castle Records released “The Way I Want to Touch You.” It was a regional hit but … Continue reading →

With Robert Plant’s raging voice and Jimmy Page’s distorted reverbing guitar, along with members John Bonham and John Paul Jones, Led Zeppelin rocked the 70’s and beyond. By 1979 their concert ticket and album sales made them the most popular … Continue reading →

Freddy Cannon was a major star in the 1960’s with hits like “Way Down Yonder in New Orleans” and “Palisades Park.” His first hit was “Tallahassee Lassie,” which is worth up to $40.00. In 1960, Swan Records released the album, … Continue reading →

If you are not familiar with Delta Blues artist Skip James you should know more about the value of his records. He was on the brink of stardom when the Great Depression ended his dreams but he was re-discovered in … Continue reading →