Monthly Archives: February 2025

Annette was the reason most boys watched the Mickey Mouse Club in the 1950’s. In the 1960’s, her singing and other noted attributes were featured in a number of “beach” movies with co-star Frankie Avalon. The story-lines are forgettable but … Continue reading →

“New Adventures in Hi-Fi” is the 10th album by R.E.M.(Rapid Eye Movement). Many critics claim it was their best album. Released by Warner Brothers in 1996 as a two-record set, it is now valued up to $200.00. Their first 45 … Continue reading →

The EP (extended play), which are 7 inch albums, were a staple of the early Rock and Roll era. In 1957, Cadence Records released two EP’s by the Everly Brothers. The first features their hits “Wake Up Little Susie” and … Continue reading →

“For Your Love” was the first top-10 hit for the Yardbirds. Eric Clapton left the group shortly after the release of the single in 1965 as he felt they had drifted away from their original blues persona. The 45, released … Continue reading →

In 1967, Barnaby Records released the Jimmy Buffett album, “High Cumberland Jubilee. After Buffett left the label, Barnaby Records would claim that the masters had been lost. The album became known as Buffett’s “lost album.”  In 1976, after Buffett became … Continue reading →

“Blue Suede Shoes” is a rock and roll classic. The original inspiration for “Blue Suede Shoes” came from Johnny Cash who had an Air force friend who referred to his regulation footwear as blue suede shoes. Once Carl Perkins heard … Continue reading →

“Wildflowers” by Tom Petty was released by Warner Brothers in 1994. In 2020, it was listed at #214 on Rolling Stones’ list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time.” Credit was given just to Tom Petty with no mention … Continue reading →

The Turtles had their biggest hit with “Happy Together.” In January of 1967, it reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2007, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Released as a 45 on White Whale … Continue reading →

“Big Hits, High Tide, and Green Grass,” by the Rolling Stones, released on London records in 1966, can be one of the most valuable albums you could have or find. The album cover photo was taken at Franklin Canyon Park … Continue reading →

“Electric Ladyland” was the last album by the Jimi Hendrix Experience. The double album was the band’s only number one album. By mid-November in 1968, it had reached number 1 on the Billboard’s Top LPs chart. Released by Reprise Records, … Continue reading →