Monthly Archives: June 2022

June 10, 2022 Records of the Day

The original recording of “Barbara Ann” was by the Regents in 1961. It reached number 13 on the Billboard charts, but the cover version by the Beach Boys, with Brian Wilson and Dean Torrence of Jan and Dean doing the … Continue reading

June 9, 2022 Record of the Day

In 1977 RCA released the Elvis album, “Moody Blue.” He died shortly thereafter. The album can be quite valuable depending on the color of the vinyl. 95% are blue in color and worth no more than $25.00. A black vinyl … Continue reading

June 8, 2022 Records of the Day

Arthur Alexander was one of those recording artists who should have been given more credit for his impact on those to follow. In 1962 he had his first hit with “You Better Move On,” which is valued up to $25.00. … Continue reading

June 7, 2022 Record of the Day

“Positively 4th Street” by Bob Dylan was a top ten hit in 1965 and one of the rare occasions were the words in the title are never mentioned in the song. Dylan once lived on 4th street in Manhattan. He … Continue reading

June 6, 2022 Records of the Day

Like many Blues artists of the day, Elmore James was influenced by the legendary Robert Johnson. In turn, Elmore James made a huge impression on Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones and Jeremy Spencer of Fleetwood Mac. James has more … Continue reading

June 5, 2022 Records of the Day

Like many performers, Jewel Akens began singing in church before beginning his career with a 1950’s group called the Four Dots who employed Rock N Roll icon Eddie Cochran as their guitar player. In 1964, Akens had a top ten … Continue reading

June 4, 2022 Record of the Day

The stories of kids and their dogs have long been a popular theme for Hollywood. There have been numerous films about Lassie, Rin Tin Tin, Old Yeller, and others. In 1959, 20TH Century Fox released the movie “A Dog of … Continue reading

June 3, 2022 Record of the Day

Michael Jackson and the Jackson Five had many hits in their star-studded career. The first record came in 1968 when Joe Jackson convinced Gordon Keith of Steeltown Records to come see his sons perform. Reluctantly, he went and was more … Continue reading

June 2, 2022 Records of the Day

One of the many one-hit-wonder groups on the 1960’s was the Ad-Libs, a quintet out of Bayonne, New Jersey. Formed in 1964, they had their biggest success in 1965 with the top-ten hit, “The Boy from New York City.” Released … Continue reading

June 1, 2022 Records of the Day

The Impressions had their first big hit in 1958 with “For Your Precious Love” with Jerry Butler as lead singer. More hits followed after Butler left to pursue a solo career. In 1961 came the groups’ next big hit, “Gypsy … Continue reading