Monthly Archives: October 2024

One of the 1970’s best known Rock bands was Grand Funk Railroad. They took their name from Grand Trunk Western Railroad that ran through their town of Flint, Michigan. With Todd Rundgren as a producer, they had their most successful … Continue reading →

“Elvis in Concert” featured some of his final performances. Released in 1977, the two-disc set was certified Gold and Platinum on October 14 and 3× Platinum on August 1, 2002, by the RIAA. The value depends on the color of the … Continue reading →

”She was sent from down below.” That’s what Ernie K-Doe sang about his mother-in-law. But he should have thanked her for giving him a million-seller that hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961. Released on Minit Records, a … Continue reading →

Art Kassel started his dance band in 1924 and over the years featured many great musicians including Benny Goodman.  Kassel was a saxophonist and a clarinetist. His composition of “Doodle Doo Doo” can even be heard in the soundtrack of … Continue reading →

In 1963, Mercury Records released the Boris Karloff album, “Tales of the Frightened.” The man who brought Frankenstein’s monster and the Mummy to the silver screen tells creepy tales in that familiar eerie voice just made to bring us chills. … Continue reading →

In 1967, Van Morrison had his first solo hit with “Brown-Eyed Girl.” Two years earlier the Golliwogs came out with their single “Brown-Eyed Girl.” It’s the same title but different song. The Golliwogs would later be known as Creedence Clearwater … Continue reading →

Marv Johnson had his biggest hit in 1959 with “You’ve Got What it Takes” for United Artists.  He was also the first recording artist to have a record released by what would become the giant Motown record empire. “Come to … Continue reading →

In 1981 Sweet Thunder Records released the album, “Reunited Live,” featuring Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. But the only original members were Valli and Bob Gaudio. During the concert, less emphasis was put on their big hits from the … Continue reading →

In 1967 20th Century Fox released the film, “Bedazzled,” starring Dudley Moore and Peter Cook who also wrote the script. In the movie, Cook plays the devil offering Moore seven wishes in return for his soul. Dudley Moore also composed the … Continue reading →

He was called a genius and it’s hard to disagree. Beginning in the early 1950’s, Ray Charles began to craft and form the style that would make him a legend. Taking a blend of Rhythm & Blues and infusing it … Continue reading →