Monthly Archives: November 2023

Northern Soul records continue to be much sought after by record collectors throughout the world. In 1976, Brownstone Records released the 45, “World Full of People,” by Everyday People. A copy is worth up to $1,000.00. In 1967, Jesse Davis … Continue reading →

              Taking their name from the Buick Riviera, the Rivieras had one of the biggest hits of 1963 with “(They’re out there having fun in the warm) California Sun.” Released on Riviera Records, the … Continue reading →

Buck Owens had not only a tiger but also the Country charts by the tail in the 1960’s and 1970’s with hits like “Act Naturally” and “Waitin in Your Welfare Line.” In 1969, Buck Owens, along with Roy Clark, starred … Continue reading →

                Billy Lee Riley was perched on the brink of stardom in 1957 with “(My Gal is) Red Hot” when Sam Phillips, the man who discovered Elvis, switched his promotional money and input … Continue reading →

“These Arms of Mine” was the first hit for the legendary Otis Redding who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989. The single on Volt Records can now sell for $30.00. Redding was not only … Continue reading →

Not too much is known about Diane Ray except for the fact that her one big hit, “Please Don’t Talk to the Lifeguard,” is one of those songs that once you hear it, and it gets into your head, it … Continue reading →

              On April 14, 1968 producer Phil Spector marries Ronnie Bennett of the Ronettes. Her mother attends. Her sister Estelle and cousin Nedra (the other members of the Ronettes) are not invited.  Ronnie divorces … Continue reading →

Among the giants of Jazz was Gerry Mulligan, most noted for his saxophone and as a composer and arranger. He joined forces with Miles Davis in the late 40’s as an arranger for many of the tracks on Davis’ “Birth … Continue reading →

Among the one-hit-wonders of the early 1960’s was Randy and the Rainbows, started by brothers Mike and Sal Zero. In 1963, they had a top-10 Billboard hit with “Denise,” based on a real girl named Denise Lefrak. Their one and … Continue reading →

Like the Grateful Dead, Phish has developed a massive following without much commercial airplay. With beginnings at the University of Vermont in the early 1980’s, Phish has sold almost 10 million records. Their concerts are continuously sold out and they … Continue reading →