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A lot of singles in Rock N Roll history had the name of a girl in the title such as “Donna” by Ritchie Valens, “Peggy Sue” by Buddy Holly, “Hello Mary Lou” by Ricky Nelson, and “Runaround Sue” by Dion. But Duane Eddy did an entire album with nothing by girls’ names in the titles including, “Brenda” and “Annette.” On the cover, Eddy is pictured with “Brenda,” Brenda Lee, and “Annette,” Annette Funicello. The Album, “Girls, Girls, Girls,” released in 1961 on the Jamie label, can sell for $125.00 today.

In 1965, the Beatles released one of their biggest hits. The song has been recorded over 2000 times by various recording artists. The Beatles’ version features only Paul McCartney, an acoustic guitar and a string quartet. John, George and Ringo are not on it. The working title was” Scrambled Eggs.” Thank goodness the title is changed to “Yesterday.” The original 45 on Capitol Records is worth up to $100.00 with its picture sleeve.

One of the strangest albums of all time is “Bob Dylan VS. A. J. Weberman.” It consists of phone interviews between Dylan and his stalker. Rolling Stone magazine refers to Weberman as the “king of all Dylan nuts.” Many wondered why Folkways Records would release such an album. Producer Gary Green reasoned the album is noteworthy from an historical point of view. An original copy from 1977 can sell for $250.00 today.

Doo Wop and Rockabilly records have always been prized by record collectors and that trend continues. In 1953, Chance Records released “That’s My Desire” by the Flamingos, one of the best known groups of the day. A black vinyl copy is worth up to $500.00 but an original red vinyl single can get you $1,000.00 today. In 1957, Rockabilly singer, Wayne Williams, recorded “Red Hot Mama” for Sure Records. A copy is now valued up to $2,000.00.

“Tequila” hit # 1 in 1958. The instrumental, recorded by the Champs, is a Rock N Roll classic, but Jazz versions have been recorded by people like Dizzy Gillespie and Wes Montgomery. The song has been featured in numerous movies such as “Cheech and Chong’s Next Movie” and “The Sandlot.” The original 45, released on Gene Autry’s Challenge label, is worth up to $20.00 while the “Tequila” EP can get you $400.00 today.

Many think the Heavy Metal Psychedelic band, Blue Cheer, took their name from the famous soap detergent, but it actually referred to a type of LSD. However, the Cascades were named for the dish-washing detergent of the same name. In 1963 they were all over top-40 radio with “(Listen to the) Rhythm of the (Falling) Rain.” Released on Valiant Records, a copy of the 45 is worth up to $20.00. But look for the Cascades’ single, “Cinderella.” Released on RCA in 1963, a copy with picture sleeve is worth up to $200.00 today.

In 1957, Patsy Cline appeared on “Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts.” The audience fell in love with her immediately. She soon became part of the Grand Ole Opry, the high church of Country music. In 1963, she lost her life in a plane crash in Camden, Tennessee. After the success of “Walkin After Midnight,” her first big hit, Decca Records released her first album, “Patsy Cline.” An original copy can sell for $250.00 today.

One of the greatest love songs of all time is one of Elvis Presley’s greatest hits. “Can’t Help Falling in Love” was featured in one of his most popular movies, “Blue Hawaii.” The 45, released by RCA in 1961, is worth up to $50.00 with its picture sleeve. However, RCA also released the single as a 7 inch 33, which is the size of a 45 but plays at the speed of an album. As seen here in the middle, it’s worth up to $8,000.00. The picture sleeve for the 7 inch 33, as seen here on the right, can get you an additional $8,000.00.

The Dovells, led by Len Barry, had their first big hit in 1961 with the million-selling “Bristol Stomp,” which reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Two years later the group reached #3 with “You Can’t Sit Down,” which was a vocal version of the 1961 instrumental hit by Phil Upchurch. The Dovells’ 45, released on Parkway Records in 1963, is worth up to $30.00 while their “You Can’t Sit Down” album can sell for $100.00 today.

“Bonanza” was one of TV’s most popular and successful series, running for 14 years. But the Cartwrights were also recording artists. Ben Cartwright (Lorne Greene) hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964 with “Ringo,” a song about the outlaw Johnny Ringo. But the album on RCA is worth no more than $20.00. However, Hoss Cartwright (Dan Blocker) had an album in 1961 called “Tales for Young ‘Uns.” Released on Trey Records, its worth up to $100.00. And Little Joe (Michael Landon) put out the single “Gimme a Little Kiss” in 1962. Released on Fono Graf Records, the 45 with picture sleeve can sell for $125.00 today.