Monthly Archives: October 2022

For a long time it was thought that “Maybellene” was the first recording featuring Chuck Berry. But it is now known that a few months prior to the release of “Maybellene,” which can sell for $75.00, Chuck was playing guitar … Continue reading →

Here’s a record you should know about. Grace Brim was one of the few female Blues artists in Chicago after the end of World War ll. She often played harmonica and sang on the records recorded by her husband, John Brim. … Continue reading →

The Band’s debut album, “Music From Big Pink, was released in 1968 shortly after they began backing up Bob Dylan. The album was considered to be revolutionary and according to Rolling Stone Magazine is one of the greatest Rock N … Continue reading →

Teresa Brewer was one of the most popular female singers of the 1950’s, recording almost 600 songs. Her first big hit, “Music! Music! Music!” was number 1 on the charts for ten weeks in 1950. A lot of people remember … Continue reading →

“Ten Little Indians” was one of the Beach Boy’s lesser hits, never coming close to their giant hits of the same period such as “Surfin Safari” and “Surfin U.S.A.” “Ten Little Indians” was the second single to be released from … Continue reading →

The Skyliners had one of the great Doo-Wop songs of all time with their 1959 hit, “Since I Don’t Have You.” Thirteen different record labels rejected the group and their now famous song before Calico Records said yes. The 45 … Continue reading →

Reba McEntire is a world famous Country music star and actress with her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. With record sales over 60 million, it all began with the release of her self-titled album in 1977. Released … Continue reading →

Chances are anything Beach Boys related is collectible. In 1961, Safari Records released the first single produced by Brian Wilson. Also written by Brian Wilson, “Surfer Moon” was recorded by Bob Norberg and Sheri Pomeroy. Original copies with a light … Continue reading →

“The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown” was a 1957 movie from United Artists, starring Jane Russell. Although a black and white film, “The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown” had little entertainment except for when Russell wears the nightgown. The soundtrack album with music from … Continue reading →

Larry Williams recorded some of Rock N Roll’s most enduring classics like “Short Fat Fannie,” “Bony Maroni,” and “Dizzy Miss Lizzy.” Each of these 45’s can sell for $30.00. His story was like many: a quick rise to fame, then … Continue reading →