September 27, 2021 Records of the Day

In 1962 Tommy Roe hit # 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with a song which was reminiscent of Buddy Holly’s “Peggy Sue.” Only Tommy’s song was “Sheila.” He was thought of mostly as a “bubblegum” singer with hits like “Dizzy,” “Hooray for Hazel,” and “Sweet Pea.” But to a record collector, which is worth more, Buddy’s Peggy Sue or Tommy’s Sheila. The 45 of “Sheila” on ABC Paramount is worth up to $20.00. The 45 of “Peggy Sue” on Coral records is worth up to $50.00. But the “Sheila” album is worth up to $125.00. There was no “Peggy Sue” album but if there were, I’m guessing Buddy Holly would have come out on top in value.

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