Monthly Archives: September 2024

Among the one-hit wonders of the early 60’s is Kris Jensen, thanks to songwriter and hit-maker John D Loudermilk. After the Everly Brothers turned down Loudermilk’s composition of “Torture,” it was given to Kris Jensen who took it to the … Continue reading →

The Isley Brothers were there at the beginning of Rock N Roll and, with some sibling changes, lasted on the music scene for almost 50 years. In the early years it was brothers, Ronald, Rudolph, and O’Kelly with Doo Wop … Continue reading →

Joni James was one of the most popular girl-singers of the pre-Rock N Roll era. She had over twenty hits including “Why Don’t You Believe Me,” which hit #1 in 1952. Her version of Hank Williams’ “Your Cheatin’Heart” reached #2 … Continue reading →

“12 x 5” is the second album released in the U.S. by the Rolling Stones. From the album, London Records issued two singles. “Time is on My Side,” with picture sleeve, is worth up to $75.00. The other single is … Continue reading →

The Impressions was one of the most popular and successful groups of the sixties with hits like “Gypsy Woman,” “It’s All Right,” “Amen,” “People Get Ready,” and “Keep on Pushing.” The “Keep on Pushing” album is the Impressions’ most successful. … Continue reading →

Bill Haley and the Comets were true Rock N Roll pioneers. It was Haley’s performance of “Rock Around the Clock” at the beginning  of the movie “Blackboard Jungle” in 1954 that blew open the doors to let Rock N Roll … Continue reading →

The Hollies were consistent hit-makers in the sixties and seventies with classics like “Bus Stop,” “On a Carousel,” “Carrie-Anne,” and “Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress.” But the hits first started coming in 1964 with the release of their … Continue reading →

Many consider the Shirelles to be the first great girl-group of the Rock N Roll era but others say it was the Chantels who first hit big in 1957 with the doo-wop classic, “Maybe.” Led by lead singer Arlene Smith, … Continue reading →

In 1995 Michael Jackson released his first album on his own record label, MJJ Productions. The title is “History: Past Present and Future Book 1,” commonly called “HIStory.” It was also his first album after the sexual abuse allegations. Many … Continue reading →

The album “Holly in the Hills” by Buddy Holly was released by Coral Records in 1965, long after the famous plane crash that claimed Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper. The music is by Buddy and Bob Montgomery. The … Continue reading →