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Some of the biggest hits for Dion include “Ruby Baby” and “Drip Drop.” Elvis hit with “Fools Fall in Love.” However, all these songs were recorded earlier and many say performed better by the Drifters. The Drifters had their biggest hits when either Clyde McPhatter or Ben E. King was singing lead. The Drifters’ album, containing the songs mentioned here, is “Rockin’ and Driftin’” released on Atlantic Records in 1959. It’s worth up to $200.00 today.

The 1960’s produced a lot of bands in the U.S. that were influenced by the sounds of the British Invasion. Some were quite successful; some were not. But that doesn’t mean these lesser-known bands are not collectible. In 1966, the Mojos released “I Like It” for Mojo Records. The 45 with picture sleeve is worth up to $400.00. That same year Revelation VII Records released the single, “Satisfaction,” by the Mods. An original copy with picture sleeve can fetch $1,000.00 today.

Shelley Fabares first found fame on “The Donna Reed Show” (1958-1963). She also co-starred in the TV show, “Coach,” from 1989-1997 and with Elvis in three of his movies. She hit #1 in 1962 with “Johnny Angel.” She recorded two albums for Colpix Records, both released in 1962. ”Things We Did Last Summer” is worth up to $150.00. Her first album, “Shelley,” can sell for $450.00 today.

With nine Grammy Awards, Miles Davis was a Jazz giant as a band leader and trumpet player. Unlike many of his contemporaries, he was born into a wealthy home. While at the Julliard School he began playing with Charlie Parker and other Jazz greats. But, like many of his contemporaries, he became addicted to drugs. It was actress Cicely Tyson who helped him beat his addictions. They were married in 1981. His 1952 10-inch album “Young Man With a Horn,” released on Blue Note Records, is worth up to $750.00 today.

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.