Monthly Archives: April 2024

April 29, 2024 Records of the Day

Those obscure Soul records issued in the U.S. in the 60’s and 70’s are heavily coveted by record collectors. Known as “Northern Soul,” these singles command big money. In 1966, Old Town Records released “Left Out” by Jesse Johnson. An … Continue reading

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April 28, 2024 Records of the Day

Who was your favorite Beatle? Based on the number of records referring to him at the beginnings of the British Invasion, it was Ringo. In 1964, Decca Records released “Ringo for President” by the Young World Singers. A copy can … Continue reading

April 27, 2024 Records of the Day

In 1964, Tommy Tucker hit # 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Hi-Heel Sneakers.” It has become a Blues standard with versions by over a thousand recording artists including the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and Elvis Presley. Tommy Tucker’s … Continue reading

April 26, 2024 Records of the Day

Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen went top 10 in 1972 with “Hot Rod Lincoln” and the unforgettable lyrics, “You’re gonna’ drive me to drinkin’ if you don’t quit drivin’ that Hot Rod Lincoln.” However, the album it’s on, … Continue reading

April 25, 2024 Records of the Day

On August 11,1958, the hit at the top of the Billboard Chart would become the very first rock and roll record to be awarded a gold record by the RIAA, the Recording Industry Association of America. The song is “Hard … Continue reading

April 24, 2024 Records of the Day

You might think the “little girl with the big voice” was coined for multi-hit maker Brenda Lee but in this case it refers to Timi Yuro, an early Blue-eyed Soul singer. Her first big hit, “Hurt,” reached #4 on the … Continue reading

April 23, 2024 Record of the Day

Rock ‘N’ Roll Dance Party” was released by King Records in 1958. It featured some of the great Rhythm & Blues artists of the day including Little Willie John singing “Fever,” Billy Ward & the Dominoes doing “Have Mercy Baby,” … Continue reading

April 22, 2024 Record of the Day

“Best of the Beatles” was released by Savage records in 1965. The cover pictures Pete Best, Stu Sutcliff, and John, Paul, and George. The “Best” in the title refers to drummer Pete Best and not to a greatest hits connotation. … Continue reading

April 21, 2024 Record of the Day

It seems strange and unbelievable that with all the classic hits he had, Chuck Berry’s only #1 Billboard Hot 100 hit came in 1972 with “My Ding-a-Ling.”  The closest he came prior to that was in 1958 with “Sweet Little … Continue reading