Monthly Archives: April 2023

“Twenty Flight Rock” was written and first recorded by Rock N Roll pioneer, Eddie Cochran and featured in the movie, “The Girl Can’t Help It.” It was a classic piece of the Rockabilly sound that was so popular in the … Continue reading →

Aretha Franklin is the epitome of Soul. She is the Queen of Soul. And for that she deserves our r-e-s-p-e-c-t. Known for Soul classics like “Chain of Fools” and “Think,” her roots are in Gospel music. She displayed her great … Continue reading →

The long and successful career of Connie Francis began in 1955 on M-G-M Records where she had numerous hits like “Who’s Sorry Now,” “Lipstick On Your Collar,” “Stupid Cupid” and “Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool.” Her first album for M-G-M is “Who’s … Continue reading →

Rockabilly, a blend of Country and Rhythm & Blues, is a collectible category of music that is full of valuable records. Here are two examples. In 1957 Bo-Kay records issued the single, “Rock N Bones,” by Elroy Dietzel. An original … Continue reading →

One-time members of the Byrds, Gram Parsons and Chris Hillman went on to form the Flying Burrito Brothers. Their music was a blending of Country, Folk, Rock, and Soul. Their first album, which made Rolling Stone Magazine’s “500 Greatest Albums … Continue reading →

Tollie Records is probably best known as the label that released the Beatles 45’s, “Love Me Do” and, “Twist And Shout” in 1964. That same year they released the single, “I’d Think It Over,” by Sam Fletcher. The record is … Continue reading →

“You Belong to Me” was not only one of the biggest hits for the Duprees but one of the biggest of 1962 and is worth up to $40.00. The song was first recorded in the early 50’s by Sue Thompson … Continue reading →

Among those who are not all that well known but have what could be called a cult following is Wild Man Fischer. Discovered by Frank Zappa, Fischer had been committed to a mental institution when he was 16 for attacking … Continue reading →

Phil Spector produced a lot of great acts such as the Ronettes with lead singer Veronica Bennett (later Ronnie Spector after marrying Phil). Their biggest hit, “Be My Baby,” is a true Rock N Roll classic, which can now sell … Continue reading →

Lee Fields is sometimes referred to as “Little J.B.” as in Little James Brown. His name is not as well-known as that of the Godfather of Soul but to his die-hard Funk fans he’s just as popular and with a … Continue reading →