Monthly Archives: October 2022

“The Bad Seed,” a thriller from 1956, was a movie based on the play by Maxwell Anderson. The film was about a disturbed young girl who displayed the characteristics of a serial killer. It was nominated for 4 academy awards. … Continue reading →

In 1957, Elvis appeared in the movie, “Jailhouse Rock.” The single, released by RCA with “Treat Me Nice” on the flip side, is worth up to $100.00 with its picture sleeve. Also up to $100.00 is the movie soundtrack EP. … Continue reading →

John Coltrane’s first taste of fame came in 1951 when he can be heard on Dizzy Gillespie’s “We Love To Boogie.” But his fame blossomed in 1955 when he became part of the Miles Davis Quintet. And, it wasn’t long … Continue reading →

Anything and everything by Buddy Holly is collectible. Here are two of his EP’s to look for. “Listen To Me,” released by Coral Records in 1958, contains his hit, “Peggy Sue.” It’s one of the rare pics of Holly without … Continue reading →

One of 13 children, Amos Milburn earned 13 battle stars in WW II. From the age of 5, the piano was his best friend. Together, they found fame with Aladdin Records with Rhythm & Blues hits like “Hold Me Baby” … Continue reading →

Following the success of the Doors’ self-titled debut album, Elektra Records released their second album, “Strange Days.” It eventually went platinum, producing two hit singles, “People Are Strange,” which is worth up to $50.00 with picture sleeve and “Love Me … Continue reading →

Frankie Avalon and Bobby Rydell played in the same band, Rocco and the Saints, before they launched their successful solo careers. Frankie Avalon had over 30 charted records from 1958-1962 including his biggest, the 1959 smash, “Venus.” It was number … Continue reading →

In 1966, Verve Records released “Freak Out” by the Mothers of Invention. The album was a concept album of American pop culture as seen through the vision of front man, Frank Zappa. “Freak Out,” containing Doo-Wop, Rhythm & Blues, and … Continue reading →

Ellie Greenwich was one of the most successful and prolific song-writers of the sixties, writing and co-writing hits like “Be My Baby” for the Ronettes, “Da Do Ron Ron” for the Crystals and “Leader of the Pack” for the Shangri-Las. Not … Continue reading →

The Tymes was another successful group to come out of Philadelphia in the late 1950’s. They hit number 1 in 1963 with “So Much In Love.” They went top 10 the same year with “Wonderful Wonderful,” a 45 now worth … Continue reading →