Monthly Archives: May 2023

These are Records You Should Know About. One of the most collectible forms of Rock N Roll is Rockabilly, which blossomed in the 1950’s. Here are two to be on the look-out for. In 1957, Atomic Records released the single, … Continue reading →

Rolling Stone magazine lists “Disraeli Gears” by Cream at # 144 on their coveted list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. The album itself was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999. The single from the … Continue reading →

Before Jan and Dean were a hit-making duo, there was Jan and Arnie (Jan Berry & Arnie Ginsburg). In 1958 Jan & Arnie had a top-10 hit called “Jennie Lee,” which on Arwin Records can now sell for $75.00. Jennie … Continue reading →

The El Dorados hit #1 on the R&B charts in 1955 with the single, “At My Front Door,” which can now sell for $100.00. The song is also known as “Crazy Little Mama” as in “Crazy little mama come knockin,’ … Continue reading →

In 1983, MCA records released a promo-only copy of Michael Jackson’s, “Someone in the Dark.” The single is from Michael Jackson’s album, “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.” The album went mostly unnoticed as the “Thriller” album was released about the same time. … Continue reading →

Philadelphia Soul came to prominence in the 60’s and 70’s. It was a smoother sound, different from the more commercial styles coming from Motown and Stax Records. Among the groups to capitalize on Philadelphia Soul were the Intruders. In 1968 … Continue reading →

“Sugar Shack” by Jimmy Gilmer & the Fireballs topped the Billboard Hot 100 in late 1963. The band was originally produced by Norman Petty, producer for Buddy Holly. “Sugar Shack” on Dot Records is not too collectible, certainly not more … Continue reading →

The early part of the 20th century produced a lot of collectible records by mostly unknown Blues artists whose contributions to the big stars to follow are immeasurable. Here are two examples. In 1929, Paramount Records released the 78, “Low … Continue reading →

“Have Guitar Will Travel” by Bo Diddley was the third album by the Rock N Roll icon. A year earlier in 1958 the Duane Eddy album, “Have Twangy Guitar Will Travel” was released. Both Bo and Duane used the titles … Continue reading →

Led by David Gates, Bread was a hit-making machine with their soft-rock sound in the 1970’s. Their first hit, “Make It with You” reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1970. But the “bread” is for David Gates’ singles … Continue reading →