Monthly Archives: August 2022

August 11, 2022 Record of the Day

Martha Reeves and The Vandellas was Motown’s second most popular and successful girl-group of the sixties. Martha Reeves states in her autobiography that she and the Vandellas could have been more successful but were held back because Barry Gordy was … Continue reading

August 10, 2022 Records of the Day

Linda Scott hit the charts twelve times in the early to mid-1960’s. Her biggest hit came in 1961 with “I’ve Told Every Little Star.” It sold over a million copies. An original 45 on Canadian American Records is worth up … Continue reading

August 9, 2022 Records of the Day

The Marvelettes was one of Motown’s most successful girl groups with hits like “Please Mr. Postman” and “Beechwood 45789.” But in 1962 they released an album where they covered the hits of other stars of the day. There are two … Continue reading

August 8, 2022 Records of the Day

In 1965 Mel Carter had one of the biggest hits of the year with “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me.” The album on Imperial Records is worth up to $25.00. Two years earlier Sam Cooke signed him to Derby Records. … Continue reading

August 7, 2022 Records of the Day

The “Beatles Second Album,” released on Capitol Records in 1964, made it to number one by knocking their first album for Capitol, “Meet the Beatles,” out of first place. Critics say it’s the best pure Rock N Roll album the … Continue reading

August 6, 2022 Records of the Day

Ronnie James Dio began his musical career in 1957 with Ronnie & The Red Caps. An original copy of their 45, “Lover,” shown here on the left can sell for $400.00. However, he is best known for 1980’s Heavy Metal. … Continue reading

August 5, 2022 Records of the Day

In 1963 Elvis starred in the movie “It Happened at the World’s Fair.” It featured the king’s shortest hit, “One Broken Heart for Sale.” At 1:45 the single with picture sleeve can sell for $50.00. Set in Seattle at the … Continue reading

August 4, 2022 Records of the Day

Directed by Otto Preminger, “River Of No Return” was a 1954 movie starring Robert Mitchum and Marilyn Monroe. Problems like frequent rain, Monroe’s ankle injury, and Mitchum’s heavy drinking added weeks to the shooting schedule. Monroe has been quoted as … Continue reading

August 3, 2022 Record of the Day

Out of Boston in the 1950’s came the Tune Weavers. Originally called the Tone-Weavers, they adapted the new name when a nervous MC got the original name wrong. They decided they liked it. So they kept it. In 1957 Casa … Continue reading

August 2, 2022 Record of the Day

In1979 George Harrison released the single, “Love Comes to Everyone.” It was the second single released that year from the album, “George Harrison.” The single never made the charts and because of its rarity, it can be quite valuable today. … Continue reading