Monthly Archives: June 2023

In 1958, Jerry Lee Lewis had one of his last hits on Sun Records with “High School Confidential.” Used as part of the soundtrack of the movie of the same name, it was released both as a 45 and a … Continue reading →

Those obscure Northern Soul records continue to grow in value. Be on the lookout for a 45 called “When You’re In Love” by Vickie Labat. Released on Shagg Records, a copy is worth up to $2,000.00. In 1966, Garrison Records … Continue reading →

Phil Spector is probably best known for producing the “wall of sound” for girl-groups like the Ronettes and the Crystals. But there were other hits that he produced for solo artists like Curtis Lee. Lee’s 1961 hit. “Pretty Little Angel … Continue reading →

Katherine Dawn Lang, better known as k.d.Lang, was heavily influenced by the music and style of the legendary Patsy Cline. As a matter of fact, k.d.’s first band was known as the Reclines in tribute to her hero. In 1983, … Continue reading →

Jake Holmes wrote “Dazed and Confused,” recorded by Led Zeppelin, and “I Would Be In Love (Anyway)” for Frank Sinatra. He also penned some of the most popular jingles of the day. He was responsible for the Army recruitment theme, … Continue reading →

Clarence “Frogman” Henry had his first hit in 1956 with “Ain’t Got No Home” where he “croaked” some of the lyrics. An original copy can sell for $25.00. During the birth of the British Invasion, the Frogman was the opening … Continue reading →

In 1967, the guru of the hippy generation, Dr. Timothy Leary, popularized the saying “Turn on, tune in, drop out.” It’s just what the psychedelic generation wanted to hear. It was close to another popular phrase of the day, “Sex, … Continue reading →

Gladys Knight & the Pips were together for over 35 years cranking out hits like “I Heard It through the Grapevine” and “Midnight Train to Georgia.” They first charted in 1961 with “Every Beat of My Heart.” Their second hit came in … Continue reading →

They called Brenda Lee “Little Miss Dynamite” when she began her rise to fame in 1956. Since then she has been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame, The little … Continue reading →

The Blues can make you happy if you come across some of the old Blues 78’s prior to World War II. For example, “Match Box Blues” by Blind Lemon Jefferson, released on Okeh Records in 1927, is worth up to … Continue reading →