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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.

Aretha Franklin is the epitome of Soul. She is the Queen of Soul. And for that she deserves our r-e-s-p-e-c-t. Known for Soul classics like “Chain of Fools” and “Think,” her roots are in Gospel music. She displayed her great singing voice as a member of the Detroit church where her father preached. In 1965 Checker Records released the album, “Songs of Faith,” by Aretha Franklin. A copy can get you $200.00 today.

The long and successful career of Connie Francis began in 1955 on M-G-M Records where she had numerous hits like “Who’s Sorry Now,” “Lipstick On Your Collar,” “Stupid Cupid” and “Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool.” Her first album for M-G-M is “Who’s Sorry Now” from 1958 and worth up to $40.00. However, her last album for M-G-M came in 1969 with the album, “Songs of Les Reed.” It’s worth up to $250.00 today.

Rockabilly, a blend of Country and Rhythm & Blues, is a collectible category of music that is full of valuable records. Here are two examples. In 1957 Bo-Kay records issued the single, “Rock N Bones,” by Elroy Dietzel. An original copy can get you $600.00. Beware of counterfeits. In 1955 Flip records released, “I’ve Been Deceived,” by Charlie Feathers. It’s worth up to $1,000.00. All known counterfeit records are listed and described in the Mighty John Record Appraisal Guide on a flash drive in Microsoft Word. It’s available in the left hand column.

One-time members of the Byrds, Gram Parsons and Chris Hillman went on to form the Flying Burrito Brothers. Their music was a blending of Country, Folk, Rock, and Soul. Their first album, which made Rolling Stone Magazine’s “500 Greatest Albums of All Time, was called “The Gilded Palace of Sin.” Although not a commercial success, it influenced Country stars like Vince Gill and Alan Jackson. Released on A & M Records in 1969, a copy can get you $400.00 today.