The band, Vanilla Fudge, was managed by Phillip Basile, of the reputed Lucchese crime family who operated several popular clubs in New York. Members of Vanilla Fudge were great admirers of the Beatles and covered several of their songs including, “Ticket to Ride,” Eleanor Rigby,” and “You Can’t do That.” However, they only found success when they covered the Supemes’ hit, “You Keep Me Hangin On.” The single by Vanilla Fudge went top-10 on Billboard but is worth no more than $15.00 while the Supremes’ 45 went to # 1 in 1966. With picture sleeve, a copy can sell for $100.00 today.

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