In 1961, Gary U.S. Bonds hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Quarter To Three.” Reportedly, Gary and his band were celebrating their first hit, “New Orleans,” when someone turned on a tape recorder and captured  the band singing “Quarter To Three” to the instrumental, “A Night with Daddy G” by the Church Street Five. The result was a fuzzy, distorted recording. However,Legrand Records decided to release it just as it was. That 45 is worth up to $25.00 but the album “Dance Til Quarter to Three” can sell for $100.00 today.