Monthly Archives: December 2024

The Beach Boys went top-10 in 1964 with their hit, “When I Grow Up( To Be a Man.)” Writer, Brian Wilson has been quoted as saying, “When I was younger, I used to worry about turning into an old square … Continue reading →

“Don’t know much about history, don’t know much biology. Don’t know much about a science book. Don’t know much about the French I took.” BUT I do know what the record is worth. Released on Keen Records in 1960, the … Continue reading →

Among the Blues artists that came out of Chicago after World War ll was Little Walter, a one-time band member with Muddy Waters. In 1952, he hit big with “Juke,” which led to the formation of his own band. Inducted … Continue reading →

In 1964, at the start of the Beatles’ success in America, M-G-M Records released the album, “The Beatles with Tony Sheridan and Guests.” It featured the Beatles singing “Cry for a Shadow.” Also on the album were 5 songs by … Continue reading →

The Osmonds scored big in 1971 with “One Bad Apple.” The hit single stayed at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 5 weeks. The song was almost recorded first by the Jackson 5. A lot of listeners thought it … Continue reading →

Lightnin’ Slim has been listed among the five greatest Blues artists of the 1950’s along with Howlin’ Wolf, Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson, and Muddy Waters. In 1959, Excello Records released, “Rooster Blues,” one of Lightnin’ Slim’s best known records. … Continue reading →

It was Johnny Cash who told his young friend Roy Orbison to call Sam Phillips at Sun Records about a recording contract. Sam took the call but hung up saying, “Johnny Cash doesn’t run my record company.” But Roy’s persistence … Continue reading →

“Records You Should Know About” are records that most people have never heard of but can be worth a lot of money such as the 45, “Black Cadillac,” by Joyce Green. Released by Vaden Records in 1960, an original copy … Continue reading →

Gospel was the only type of music for which the King of Rock N Roll won a Grammy. Elvis Presley’s second Grammy Award came in 1972 with the album “He Touched Me,” featuring spiritual songs like “Amazing Grace” and “Reach … Continue reading →

You can’t write a history about the founding fathers of rock and roll without including Carl Perkins. Paul McCartney once said, “If there were no Carl Perkins, there would be no Beatles.” The Beatles recorded many of his classics including … Continue reading →