Monthly Archives: January 2023

In Rock N Roll there are superstars and there are legends. Jimi Hendrix was and is both. With his life cut short like his contemporaries, Jim Morrison and Janis Joplin, Hendrix lives through his influence on so many other performers … Continue reading →

Northern Soul continues to attract record collectors who are paying big bucks for obscure Soul records. Here are two examples. “No Other Way” by the Cautions, released on Shrine Records in 1966, is worth up to $1,800.00 today. And then … Continue reading →

In 1943, 20TH Century Fox released the movie, “The Song of Bernadette,” which tells the story of Saint Bernadette Soubirous and her visions of the Virgin Mary in 1888 in Lourdes, France. Starring Jennifer Jones and Vincent Price, the soundtrack … Continue reading →

In the spring of 1972, the Chi-Lites hit number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Oh Girl.” The single is currently not valued at more than $10.00. But their career began in 1959 when they were originally known as … Continue reading →

Francis Albert Sinatra was a true legend in music and movies. He can be considered the first teen idol as the “bobbysoxers” went wild when ole’ blue eyes performed. Movie fans found his acting very appealing as well. He won … Continue reading →

Following up the success of their number 1 hit in 1963 with “He’s So Fine,” the Chiffons scored again with another “fine” song. “One Fine Day,” co-written by Carole King, brought the Chiffons to the top-10 again. That was followed … Continue reading →

Chuck Willis wrote and recorded some of Rock N Roll’s most memorable tunes such as “C.C.Rider,” “It’s Too Late,” “Bette and Dupree,” and his classic anthem “(I Don’t Wanna) Hang Up My Rock And Roll Shoes.” With “What Am I … Continue reading →

With sales of more than 150 million records, the Irish Rock band, “U2,” has been awarded 22 Grammys. Lead singer Bono has also spent much of his fortune and time campaigning for human rights and aids research. Best known for … Continue reading →

With time still left to complete a live performance, Ray Charles improvised on a song that would become a Rock N Roll classic, covered by many from Bobby Darin to Elvis Presley. “What’d I Say” was the song that Ray … Continue reading →

As most garage-music bands, the Nightcrawlers was a one-hit wonder. That hit came in 1967 with “Little Black Egg.” The band and their hit were a flash in the pan. By the time the song charted, the band had broken … Continue reading →