Monthly Archives: July 2023

The 1969 debut album for MC5 was “Kick out the Jams.”  The band was together for no more than three years but the impression they left had a deep affect on the hard rock groups that followed. True to their … Continue reading →

Elvis fans know Barbara McNair as one of the nuns in the Elvis/Mary Tyler Moore movie, “Change of Habit.” But she was so much more than that. Her biggest hits included “Bobby” in 1958 and “You’re Gonna Love Me Baby” … Continue reading →

Blues records have been around for almost 100 years and in most cases blues means green when it comes to monetary value. In 1928 Paramount Records released “Mississippi Jail House Groan” by Rube Lacy. A copy is now worth up … Continue reading →

Dickey Lee first hit the top-10 in 1962 with “Patches” despite the fact that many radio stations wouldn’t play it because it dealt with suicide. He then followed up with the more upbeat, “I Saw Linda Yesterday.” However, neither of … Continue reading →

Darlene Love, best known as lead singer of the Crystals on hits such as “He’s A Rebel” began her career as lead singer for the Blossoms. They can be heard backing up Shelly Faberes on “Johnny Angel” and with Johnny … Continue reading →

One of the forerunners for disaster movies was “Island In The Sky” starring John Wayne. Released by Warner Brothers in 1953, the film is considered a classic because of the realism of the plane crash scene. Also in the movie … Continue reading →

Freddie King was inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame in 2012, recognized for his body of work including the top-40 hit, “Hide Away,” which on the original Federal record label can now fetch $50.00. But he’s also … Continue reading →

The Louvin Brothers started out as Gospel singers in the 1940’s, but their real lives reflected more of the hard-drinking, womanizing Country tunes of the 50’s. Eventually, they did go Country. Married four times and shot four times, Ira Louvin’s … Continue reading →

Barbara Lynn had one of the biggest hits of 1962 with “You’ll Lose a Good Thing.” The song has also been recorded by soul-sister Aretha Franklin and Country star Freddie Fender. But Barbara Lynn’s version is the classic. A copy … Continue reading →

Those 45’s that fall into a “Garage Rock” category can be quite valuable. In 1966, Pharaoh Records released the single, “24 Hours,” by the Headstones. A copy is now worth up to $1,500.00. That same year Fairchild Records issued, “Problem … Continue reading →