Monthly Archives: December 2021

Marty Robbins had his first hit in 1957 with “A White Sports Coat and a Pink Carnation,” worth up to $50.00 with its picture sleeve. He would later win a Grammy for “El Paso.” Many more hits followed. But like … Continue reading →

The Byrds began their phenomenal career as the Jet Set under the guidance of Roger McGuinn. Their first hit as the Byrds, thanks to Bob Dylan, was “Mr.Tambourine Man,” a #1 record from 1965. That same year Columbia Records issued … Continue reading →

A former high school cheerleader and valedictorian, Emmylou Harris was a Country Music hit maker in the 1970’s. Her debut album was released on Jubilee Records in 1969 and was called “Gliding Bird.” It consisted of mostly folk songs and … Continue reading →

In the movie “Jailhouse Rock,” Elvis Presley played a character by the name of Vince Everett. In the film, Vince (Elvis) is an ex-con who gets a recording contract with Laurel Records. As part of the story, a single is … Continue reading →

Kenny & the Cadets never scored big with their 1962 single, “Barbie.” But because Beach Boy Brian Wilson sang lead with back-up vocals by Beach Boys Carl Wilson and Al Jardine, it has become very valuable. Released on Randy Records, … Continue reading →

Kim Weston isn’t as well-known as other female Motown artists like Diana Ross, Mary Wells, or Martha Reeves but that doesn’t mean that some of her records are not collectible. Her biggest hit came in 1966 when she teamed up … Continue reading →

The Moody Blues played an array of Motown, James Brown, and American Blues in the early to mid-60’s. By 1965 they had adapted more to what was known as the Mersey Beat in Britain as exemplified in their first hit … Continue reading →

Johnny Burnette was a prolific song-writer who wrote many hits for Ricky Nelson and others as well as himself. Among his own big hits in the early 60’s are “You’re Sixteen” and “Dreamin’.” His album on Coral Records in 1956, … Continue reading →

In 1967, Decca Records released the Who’s third album, “The Who Sell Out.” It is unique in that it not only features songs like “I Can See for Miles” (the 45 now worth up to $30.00) but the album also … Continue reading →

He was known as Luke the Drifter, the Lovesick Blues Boy, and the Hillbilly Shakespeare but mostly by the name the world knows him as, Hank Williams. His influence on the Country artists to follow is enormous. All of his … Continue reading →