Monthly Archives: November 2022

November 10, 2022 Records of the Day

Carl Mann is a name and talent lost among the super stars like Elvis, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis who were signed by and recorded for Sun Records owner, Sam Phillips. Carl Mann’s biggest and only real hit, “Mona … Continue reading

November 9, 2022 Record of the Day

Rolling Stone magazine lists “Folk Singer” by Muddy Waters as one of the greatest top 500 albums of all time. It could have been called “Muddy Waters Unplugged” as it’s an all acoustic album with Muddy Waters and Bobby Guy … Continue reading

November 8, 2022 Records of the Day

Gary U.S. Bonds was as popular during the twist craze of the early 1960’s as Chubby Checker. His hits such as “New Orleans” and “Quarter to Three” are Rock N Roll classics. But like Chubby, Gary capitalized on the twist … Continue reading

November 7, 2022 Record of the Day

Who is Leo Giordarno and why does he have a record that collectors seek? What makes his record special is that backing him up, singing falsetto, are Buddy Holly and Phil Everly of the Everly Brothers. The song, “Stay Close … Continue reading

November 6, 2022 Record of the Day

The Chantels was one of the first girl groups of the Rock N Roll era. They had their first hit in 1957 with the Doo-Wop classic, “Maybe.” A reformed version of the group scored in 1961 with “Look in My … Continue reading

November 5, 2022 Record of the Day

On August 12,1960, Pete Best became a Beatle and for two years, as their fame grew in Hamburg and Liverpool, Pete was the drummer backing up John, Paul, and George. Then, in one of the great unsolved mysteries of Rock … Continue reading

November 4, 2022 Records of the Day

Paul Anka was one of the biggest teen idols of the 50’s & 60’s with huge hits such as “Diana,” “Puppy Love,” and “Put Your Head On My Shoulder,” which today is worth up to $50.00 with its picture sleeve. … Continue reading

November 3, 2022 Records of the Day

Unlike the Beach Boys, the Astronauts was a surf band from the Midwest, far away from the ocean. Although they never had any big hits, they were more popular in Japan than the Beach Boys. They also appeared in 4 … Continue reading

November 2, 2022 Record of the Day

The life and legend of Frankie Lymon lives in Rock N Roll history. Beginning with a quick rise to fame and fortune in ’56 with “Why Do Fools Fall in Love” to his tragic death in ’68 in New York … Continue reading

November 1, 2022 Record of the Day

Beginning in January of 1966 the Batman craze exploded on ABC television when Adam West and Burt Ward donned their costumes and jumped into the Batmobile to defend the citizens of Gotham City. That same year 20th Century Fox released … Continue reading