Monthly Archives: July 2022

When the Archies hit big with “Sugar Sugar” in 1969, which is worth no more than $10.00, Calendar Records had to put a real band together to go out on tour. The same happened when Ronny & The Daytonas scored … Continue reading →

Out of Hoboken, New Jersey came American music’s first superstar, Frank Sinatra. From crooner to swing-singer his career lasted fifty years. After singing with the Harry James Band and two years with Tommy Dorsey, Ol’ Blue Eyes started out on … Continue reading →

Gladys Knight & the Pips have been together since 1952. They were performing on the road with Sam Cooke and Jackie Wilson before Gladys was thirteen. Among their numerous hits over the years are “Neither One of Us” (wants to … Continue reading →

One of the longest lasting legends of the Rock N Roll era is Neil Sedaka with hits like “Oh Carol,” “Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen,” and the monster hit, “Breaking up Is Hard to Do,” which is worth up to $50.00 … Continue reading →

Dennis Edwards was a member of Motown’s super group, the Temptations. Not as well-known as David Ruffin or Eddie Kendricks, Edwards replaced Ruffin as lead singer in 1968. He can be heard on “Cloud Nine,” which can now sell for … Continue reading →

Josie and the Pussycats was an animated Saturday morning TV show which ran on CBS in the 1970-1971 season, and in later years as re-runs on both NBC and ABC. To capitalize on the popularity of the series a real … Continue reading →

99% of the time an original release of a record is worth more than a re-issue. But there are exceptions. An example would be the Beatles’ two-sided hit “We Can Work It Out” and “Day Tripper.” An original 1966 copy … Continue reading →

“Wonderful World” was written by Sam Cooke and Herb Alpert in 1959 and featured on the album, “The Wonderful World of Sam Cooke.” The single, released on Keen Records, can sell for $50.00. The song was a hit for Sam … Continue reading →

Saxophonist Charlie “Bird” Parker, along with Dizzy Gillespie, developed a music sound known as Be-Bop. His nickname came from his love of chickens. No doubt a musical genius, he died before his time at the age of thirty-four. Many of … Continue reading →

Mad magazine with its mascot Alfred E Newman has been around since 1952 with its unique satire on popular culture and politics. In 1962 Big Top Records released “Mad Twists Rock N Roll” with the voices of Mike Russo and … Continue reading →