Monthly Archives: May 2025

Johnny Cash had several hits on the Sun label such as “I Walk the Line,” “Ballad of a Teenage Queen,” “Cry, Cry, Cry,” “Big River,” “Get Rhythm,” and “Folsom Prison Blues.” Many were number one on the national Country charts … Continue reading →

Following good success with top-20 hits like “Just Keep it Up” and “Hey Little Girl(in the High School Sweater),” Delectus Clark, better known as Dee Clark, had his biggest hit with “Raindrops,” climbing all the way to #2 on the … Continue reading →

It’s hard to believe but James Brown, the “Godfather of Soul” didn’t have his first top-10 hit until 1965 with “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag.” Rolling Stone magazine ranks the song at # 71 on its list of “The … Continue reading →

    When it comes to value, nothing says “cash” like the king. In 1961, RCA released the Elvis single,“His Latest Flame” with “Little Sister” on the flip side. The 7 inch 45 is worth no more than $20.00. Add … Continue reading →

Ronnie Self is probably best known for the hits he wrote for Brenda Lee including “I’m Sorry” and “Sweet Nothin’s.” In 1957, over the objections of Columbia Records big-wig Mitch Miller, Ronnie Self was signed to the label. He was … Continue reading →

Among the many bands to come out of San Francisco in the mid to late 60’s was Moby Grape. Their self-titled debut album caused quite a stir. Columbia records simultaneously released 8 cuts from the album as singles, greatly confusing … Continue reading →

Jack Scott was one of the biggest stars of the early Rock and Roll era. His first hit was a 2-sided success with “Leroy” reaching # 11 and “My True Love” hitting #3 on the national charts in 1958. A … Continue reading →

James Brown’s first hit was “Please Please Please.” It has become a Rhythm & Blues classic and recognized as the signature song for James Brown and The Famous Flames. Reportedly, the song came about because James Brown’s friend, Little Richard, … Continue reading →

Among the most valuable records of all time is a release from the legendary Sun record label in Memphis. “Lonesome Old Jail” with “Greyhound Blues” on the flip side was recorded and released in 1953 by Blues artist, D.A. Hunt. … Continue reading →

One-hit-wonders made up a major portion of the hits on the Billboard Hot 100. Such is the case for a blue-eyed soul group out of Detroit known as the Shades of Blue. They reached #2 in 1966 with a song … Continue reading →