Monthly Archives: March 2022

One of Motown’s first hits came in 1961 with “Money (That’s What I Want)” by Barrett Strong. His original 45 on the Anna record label, a subsidiary of Motown, is now worth up to $400.00. The song would later be … Continue reading →

Larry Chance was originally from Philadelphia and went to school with Chubby Checker, Frankie Avalon, and Danny Rapp of Danny & the Juniors. But when his family moved to the Bronx,Larry formed the Earls and had a giant classic. “Remember … Continue reading →

In 1963 Motown released the Supremes 45, “A Breath Taking, First Sight Soul Shaking, One Night Love Making, Next Day Heartbreaking Guy,” but the title was too long for Dee Jays to remember. The song was re released and shortened … Continue reading →

The Duprees was one of the most popular groups of the early 60’s with re-makes of old standards like their first hit, “You Belong to Me,” which is now worth up to $50.00. It had been a hit for Jo … Continue reading →

It has been said that Jefferson Airplane epitomized the culture of Haight-Ashbury in San Francisco in the 60’s. When Grace Slick became lead singer, two top 10 hits quickly followed with “Somebody to Love” and “White Rabbit.” Jefferson Airplane’s debut … Continue reading →

One of the lesser-known groups of the mid 60’s British Invasion was the Swinging Blue Jeans. In 1964, they rocked the charts with “The Hippy Hippy Shake.” The 45 on Imperial Records is now worth up to $30.00. The group … Continue reading →

The Dubs was just one of the many harmonizing doo-wop groups that sang on the streets of Harlem in the 1950’s.But what made the Dubs stand out was one giant hit record that over the years has become a standard. … Continue reading →

The sweet smooth sounds of James Taylor provide much of the soundtrack of the seventies with hits like “Fire and Rain” and “You’ve Got a Friend.” Most of his classics were on Columbia Records but in 1969 Paul McCartney signed … Continue reading →

The title “First Lady of Motown” doesn’t go to Diana Ross but to the label’s first big female star, Mary Wells. The Beatles requested that she open for them on their 1964 tour. Her biggest hit came that same year … Continue reading →

Giovanni Dominico Scafone Jr. recorded under the name Jack Scott. Starting in 1958 he began his ride on the top-40 charts with hits such as “My True Love” and “Goodbye Baby.” His mix of Country and Rockabilly is best exemplified … Continue reading →