Monthly Archives: August 2022

In 1958 RCA released “One Night” by Elvis. The original lyrics were “One night of sin,” but were toned down for airplay with lyrics that went “One night with you.” Even Elvis didn’t have the power to ignore F.C.C. guidelines … Continue reading →

“Stack-O-Tracks,” released by Capitol records in 1968, is a unique Beach Boys album. It was their first not to make the charts. It consisted of backing tracks to some of their many hits. It came with lyrics so the listener … Continue reading →

Aretha Franklin was the undisputed Queen of Soul with over a dozen hits that went gold. Without a doubt she gets the most R-E-S-P-E-C-T for that 1967 maga-hit, which record collectors respect up to $20.00 as well as others like … Continue reading →

Before Smokey Robinson and the Miracles would have their big stretch of hits beginning with “Shop Around,” they released three albums which are now quite collectible. A great example is their 1962 album, “I’ll Try Something New.” Issued by Tamla … Continue reading →

The Pointer Sisters’ first album, containing their hit, “Yes We Can Can,” went gold in 1973. Their next big hit, a cover version of Bruce Springsteen’s “Fire” reached number two as did the single that followed, “Slow Hand.” “Fire” is … Continue reading →

Diane Renay was another Philadelphia success story along with the city’s other stars like Chubby Checker and Bobby Rydell. She had her one big hit when she was seventeen. “Navy Blue” hit Billboards’ top 10 in February of 1964. The … Continue reading →

Rare Earth was Motown’s first successful all-white band and recorded on Motown’s Rare Earth record label. They had a run of hits in the early 1970’s like “I Just Want to Celebrate” and a cover version of the Temptations’ “Get … Continue reading →

Records you should know about are those most people have never heard of, but you should. Johnny Powers is not a name that is well known today but back in the 1950’s he was a Rockabilly artist who sounded a … Continue reading →

“Strutter” is a song written by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. Released as a single by Kiss in 1974 with “100,000 Years” on the flip side, it failed to make the charts. Peter Criss, the original drummer for Kiss, said … Continue reading →

“Plains, Trains, and Automobiles” is one of those movies that has become a Thanksgiving tradition to watch. It’s the story of Steve Martin trying to get home in time for the holiday while traveling with John Candy. In one part … Continue reading →