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The Fantastic Baggys sounded like a group but actually it was just two studio musicians, P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri. The duo wrote many Surf and Hot Rod songs for acts like Jan and Dean and can even be heard on some of their records. Although the Fantastic Baggys consisted of just two guys, the cover on their album, “Tell ‘Em I’m Surfin,” shows four members but the other two were just friends who did not play on the record. Released on Imperial Records in 1964, the album is worth up to $100.00 today.

Lefty Frizzell was born in Texas in 1928 and by the end of his teens he was singing professionally. His first single, “If You’ve Got the Money I’ve Got the Time,” was his first hit. Among his other best known recordings are “Long Black Veil” and “Saginaw Michigan,” each now worth no more than $10.00. Among the stars that claim Lefty was their idol are Merle Haggard, George Jones, and Willie Nelson. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1982. In 1952, Columbia Records released the album, “Listen to Lefty.” A copy can get you $100.00 today.

The harmonica has played an important part in Blues and Rock N Roll. Perhaps one of the most influential and important Delta Blues artist who made the harmonica such a part of his music was Frank Frost. It was Sonny Boy Williamson who taught Frost the magic of the harmonica. And it was Sam Phillips, the man who discovered Elvis Presley, who produced the album, “Hey Boss Man,” by Frank Frost with the Nighthawks in 1961. A copy can get you $2,500.00 today.

“The Ballad of John and Yoko” was released by Apple Records in 1969. It was about the notorious early marriage of the two controversial figures with their “bed-in” for peace at the Amsterdam Hilton. The record is noteworthy for the fact that the only Beatles playing on the 45 are Paul McCartney and John Lennon. George Harrison and Ringo Starr are not included. The single with its picture sleeve is worth up to $150.00 today.

Doo Wop music continues to be one of the most collectible forms of Rock N Roll. Here are two more examples. In 1958, Ramson Records released the single, “You Are My Love,” by the 5 Fortunes. A original copy can get you $1,500.00 today. In 1962, “Heavenly Angel” by the Del Rios was issued on Bet..T Records. That’s worth up to $2,000.00.

Phil Flowers never had any big hits but he did write numerous songs in Rock, Gospel, and Blues. He earned an appearance on the Dick Clark Show with his song, “Cry on My Shoulder.” Flowers even performed for President Lyndon Johnson in 1968. In his later years he played mostly on cruise ships. In 1973, Longwood Records released the album, “Alpha and Omega,” by Phil Flowers. A copy can get you $300.00 today. Flowers’ 1967 single, “Underdog,” on Loft Records is now worth up to $600.00.

The Teen Queens, consisting of sisters Betty and Rosie Collins, had one giant hit and that came in the early days of Rock N Roll. “Eddie My Love” hit #14 on the Billboard charts in 1956. The original 45 on RPM Records can sell for $25.00 on a black label, $50.00 on a blue label and $175.00 on a red label. The girls had a number of singles to follow but none came close to their 1956 classic. They were basically has-beens by the time they were 18. The album, “Eddie My Love,” released on Crown Records in 1956, is worth up to $250.00 today.

Tom Fogerty was part of one of Rock N Roll’s greatest bands, Creedence Clearwater Revival. However, he lived in the shadow of his more famous brother and lead singer, John Fogerty. In earlier days, it was John’s band, the Blue Velvets, that backed Tom as lead singer. In 1961 Orchestra Records released the singles, “Have You Ever Been Lonely,” and “Come On Baby” by Tommy Fogerty and the Blue Velvets. A copy of either can get you $500.00 today.

The British Invasion on the U.S. charts was in full force by the mid-60’s. Among the groups to claim a number 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 was Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders who reached the coveted position in 1965 with “Game of Love.” The Mindbenders hit again a year later with “A Groovy Kind Of Love,” but without Wayne Fontana who by then had left the group. The “Game of Love” 45 is worth no more than $15.00 but the album, released on Fontana Records in 1965, can get you $75.00 today.

“Twenty Flight Rock” was written and first recorded by Rock N Roll pioneer, Eddie Cochran and featured in the movie, “The Girl Can’t Help It.” It was a classic piece of the Rockabilly sound that was so popular in the 50’s. When 15-year old Paul McCartney auditioned to join John Lennon’s Quarrymen, the song he chose was “Twenty Flight Rock.” The 45 by Eddie Cochran, released on Liberty records in 1957, is worth up to $250.00 today.