Monthly Archives: November 2022

In 1967, London Records released the 45 ,“We Love You,” by the Rolling Stones. But the public and radio DJ’s latched onto the flip side and “Dandelion” became the hit, yet still not as successful as earlier singles such as … Continue reading →

In 1961, Troy Shondell became a one-hit wonder with the song “This Time (We’re Really Breaking Up).” It sold 3 million copies in just one year thanks to the popularity here and in Britain. A copy of the single on … Continue reading →

“Keep-A-Knockin’ (But You Can’t Come In)” has been a song that’s been around since the 1920’s, recorded by Blues greats like Milton Brown and Louis Jordan, but it was Little Richard who made it a Rock N Roll classic. Rolling … Continue reading →

Blue Cheer rocked out of San Francisco in the late 60’s and early 70’s. They epitomized the psychedelic sound of that era. Jim Morrison of the Doors called Blue Cheer “the single most powerful band I’ve ever seen.” Their biggest … Continue reading →

Blue Note Records is recognized as one of the premier collectible labels when it comes to Jazz. One of the most sought after records on Blue Note is Eric Dolphy’s “Out to Lunch.” Dolphy is considered a true original in … Continue reading →

Diana Ross and the Supremes first hit number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964 with “Where Did Our Love Go.” Their next four singles also hit number 1, establishing them as the premier girl-group of the 1960’s. “Where … Continue reading →

The Bell-Notes was another of the many one-hit wonders of the early Rock N Roll era. In 1959 they reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “I’ve Had It.” The single on Time Records is worth up to … Continue reading →

The Times They Are A-Changin” is Bob Dylan’s first album to feature only songs composed by him. The title song has become part of Rock N Roll lexicon and the epitome of what a protest song is all about—well-crafted and … Continue reading →

Eddie Holland is best known as part of the song writing team, Holland-Dozier-Holland, consisting of Eddie, his brother Brian, and Lamont Dozier. The threesome wrote over a dozen number 1 hits for Motown artists like the Supremes and the Four … Continue reading →

One of the earliest bands to come out of Canada to make the U.S. charts was the Beau-Marks. Their hit, “Clap Your Hands,” was number 1 on the Canadian charts but only made it as far as number 45 on … Continue reading →