August 27, 2021 Records of the Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

Two years before Jerry Lee Lewis had his smash hit of “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” Big Maybelle charted with her version. In 1999, the Grammy Hall of Fame Award was given to Big Maybelle’s 1956 hit, “Candy.” Her last hit came in 1966 with a cover version of “96 Tears,” made most famous by Question Mark and the Mysterians. In 1957, Savoy Records released the albums “Big Maybelle Sings” and “Blues, Candy and Big Maybelle.” Each is worth up to $600.00 today.

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