May 11, 2023 Records of the Day

A lot of recording stars began their careers singing under other names. In 1957, well before they were known as Simon and Garfunkel, the duo recorded as Tom & Jerry. They even appeared on American Bandstand performing their minor hit, “Hey School Girl.” Released on a 78 by Big Top Records it’s worth up to $250.00 today. In 1958, before Frankie Valli found fame as leader of the Four Seasons, he recorded as Frankie Tyler on the single, “I Go Ape” on Okeh Records. A copy can get you $400.00 today.

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