Monthly Archives: May 2023

These are records you should know about. For at least fifty years Doo Wop records have continued to increase in value. Here are two more to look for. From 1956 comes the Four Buddies with their single, “Delores.” Released on … Continue reading →

Small Faces formed in London in 1965. By 1967 they had their biggest hit with “Itchycoo Park.” It was a great example of psychedelic Rock N Roll when it hit the top-20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is worth … Continue reading →

In 1958, Annette Funicello hit big with the single, “Tall Paul.” It was during the time she had a crush on Paul Anka. A year later Carole King released the single, “Short Mort,” which was a parody of Annette’s hit. … Continue reading →

Bob Ritchie is better known by the name we all know, Kid Rock. Starting out as a rapper, his music progressed more toward Rock and Country. Once married to the sexy Pamela Anderson, Kid Rock has had his share of … Continue reading →

Ron Holden is not a name as well known as other early Rock N Roll stars but in 1960 he had a top-10 hit with a song called “Love You So.” It gained him an appearance on American Bandstand. But … Continue reading →

Rock N Roll Hall of Fame band, Santana, named for lead guitarist and founder, Carlos Santana, was one of the most successful groups to emerge from Woodstock. Winners of 8 Grammy Awards, the band was born in 1967 in San … Continue reading →

Known as the “Big O,” Roy Orbison began his highly successful career as a Rockabilly artist but found a bigger audience with powerful ballads like “Running Scared,” “It’s Over,” and the number 1 smash, “Crying,” which Orbison wrote after seeing … Continue reading →

Wanda Jackson is the Queen of Rockabilly. Inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2009, she was often on stage shows with Elvis in the mid-50’s. Her Rock N Roll career peaked in 1960 with her signature … Continue reading →

The Impressions began their long and successful career in 1958 when they added two of Rhythm & Blues’ greatest stars, Curtis Mayfield and Jerry Butler. In 1998, the group was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. They had their … Continue reading →

“Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy” by Elton John debuted at #1 in 1975. This was a first not just for Elton John but for anyone. The Captain was Elton John. Lyricist Bernie Taupin was the Brown Dirt Cowboy … Continue reading →