Monthly Archives: November 2024

November 11, 2024 Record of the Day

“Hitchin a Ride” was a top-10 classic for Vanity Fare in June of 1970. If you have a copy, is the group listed as Vanity FARE or Vanity FAIR? The single, released in 1970 on Pageone Records lists the group … Continue reading

November 10, 2024 Record of the Day

“This Boy,” also known as, “Ringo’s Theme,” was on the first Beatles album on Capitol Records, “Meet the Beatles.” John Lennon tried to give the song a Motown feel. Paul McCartney said they were also influenced by the Phil Spector … Continue reading

November 9, 2024 Records of the Day

With hits like “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On,” it seemed like Jerry Lee Lewis’ star would burn bright for a long time, that is until he married his 13-year old cousin. The hits stopped. The concerts stopped. His star faded … Continue reading

November 8, 2024 Record of the Day

Marvin Gaye was one of Motown’s most successful recording artist. For years, he wanted to be taken more seriously as a singer of standards in the vein of Nat King Cole and Sam Cooke. However, the record label was more … Continue reading

November 7, 2024 Record of the Day

Known as the “king of the blues,” B.B. King was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. Well into his 80’s, King continued to perform as many as 100 concerts a year. The B.B. stands for … Continue reading

November 6, 2024 Records of the Day

The “Elvis movie formula” began with his second film, “Loving You.” The Elvis character rises from rags to riches to fame and fortune and all the troubles that come with it. This theme was repeated in his next two movies, … Continue reading

November 5, 2024 Records of the Day

In 1965, Barbara Lewis had a hit with “Baby I’m Yours.” But it almost never happened. Barbara didn’t like the song. Take after take, her heart just wasn’t in it; that is until her manager told her his little daughter … Continue reading

November 4, 2024 Record of the Day

In the summer of 1955, 20-year old Elvis Presley gains national exposure for the first time when he reaches # 1 on Billboard, but not on the pop chart. He does it with a song on Billboards’ Country Chart with … Continue reading

November 3, 2024 Record of the Day

In 1966 the Beatles peaked at #11 on Billboard’s Hot 100 with “Eleanor Rigby.” It was the first Beatles’ release where none of the Beatles played instruments. A string section of studio musicians, composed of four violins, two cellos and … Continue reading

November 2, 2024 Record of the Day

“Dazed and Confused” was a song Jimmy Page played with the Yardbirds in their live performances. When he joined Led Zeppelin, the group recorded and released it on their 1969 debut album. Due to the demand from radio, Atlantic Records … Continue reading