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Chasing the history of 60s and 70s music, one record at a time
Major Lance—Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um/Sweet Music (Okeh 4-7187) Released December 1963. Written by Curtis Mayfield, this became Lance’s biggest charting hit reaching #5 on the Billboard charts. #1960s #Soul #singles #records #OkehRecords
April 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Major Lance—Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um/Sweet Music (Okeh 4-7187) Released December 1963. Written by Curtis Mayfield, this became Lance’s biggest charting hit reaching #5 on the Billboard charts. #1960s #Soul #singles #records #OkehRecords
Sol Kaplan—The Victors, Original Soundtrack Recording (Colpix CP 516) Peaked at #145 BB #SolKaplan #composer #piano #film #soundtrack #1960s #Album
April 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Sol Kaplan—The Victors, Original Soundtrack Recording (Colpix CP 516) Peaked at #145 BB #SolKaplan #composer #piano #film #soundtrack #1960s #Album
Mary Martin, George Wallace, Jack DeLon, Ethel Shutta, Robin Bailey—Jennie, The Original Broadway Cast (RCA Victor LOC 1083) Debuted on BB charts 1/4/64, peaked at #87 BB #RCAVictor #Broadway #Cast #MaryMartin
April 4, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Mary Martin, George Wallace, Jack DeLon, Ethel Shutta, Robin Bailey—Jennie, The Original Broadway Cast (RCA Victor LOC 1083) Debuted on BB charts 1/4/64, peaked at #87 BB #RCAVictor #Broadway #Cast #MaryMartin
Moms Mabley—The Funny Sides of Moms Mabley (Chess LP 1482) An nice run of albums in the 60s for the comedienne. Charted #134. #comedyalbums #standup #albums #ChessRecords #1960s
April 4, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Moms Mabley—The Funny Sides of Moms Mabley (Chess LP 1482) An nice run of albums in the 60s for the comedienne. Charted #134. #comedyalbums #standup #albums #ChessRecords #1960s
Roger Williams—For You (Kapp KD 3336, KL 1336). Always interesting how these more "adult" albums were available on reel-to-reel, obviously for the more discerning listener. #Piano #easylistening #pop #albums #reeltoreel #Kapprecords
April 1, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Roger Williams—For You (Kapp KD 3336, KL 1336). Always interesting how these more "adult" albums were available on reel-to-reel, obviously for the more discerning listener. #Piano #easylistening #pop #albums #reeltoreel #Kapprecords
Gene Pitney--That Girl Belongs to Yesterday #GenePitney #pop #1960s #singer
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Gene Pitney - That Girl Belongs To Yesterday
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March 31, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Gene Pitney--That Girl Belongs to Yesterday #GenePitney #pop #1960s #singer
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The Original Broadway Cast, Robert Horton, Inga Swenson and Stephen Douglass—110 in the Shade-The Original Broadway Cast (RCA Victor LSO 1085) #RCAVictor #Broadway #Play #Musical #Soundtrack
March 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The Original Broadway Cast, Robert Horton, Inga Swenson and Stephen Douglass—110 in the Shade-The Original Broadway Cast (RCA Victor LSO 1085) #RCAVictor #Broadway #Play #Musical #Soundtrack
March 30, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Rick Nelson—Rick Nelson Sings “For You” (Decca DL 4479). Released December 9, 1963. His last top 20 album (#14). Containing, “Fool Rush In (Where Angels Fear to Tread) and “For You”, his last two top 20 singles in the 60s. #1960s #Decca #records #RickyNelson #television
March 30, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Rick Nelson—Rick Nelson Sings “For You” (Decca DL 4479). Released December 9, 1963. His last top 20 album (#14). Containing, “Fool Rush In (Where Angels Fear to Tread) and “For You”, his last two top 20 singles in the 60s. #1960s #Decca #records #RickyNelson #television
The Dave Clark Five--Glad All Over/I Know You (Epic 9656). The real British Invasion begins with this and The Beatles, "I Want to Hold Your Hand", with both songs released in late 1963, one day apart. #BritishInvasion #singles #DaveClarkFive #Epic #1960s #radio #Tottenham #London
March 30, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The Dave Clark Five--Glad All Over/I Know You (Epic 9656). The real British Invasion begins with this and The Beatles, "I Want to Hold Your Hand", with both songs released in late 1963, one day apart. #BritishInvasion #singles #DaveClarkFive #Epic #1960s #radio #Tottenham #London
Jerry Lee Lewis w/Linda Gail Lewis —Teenage Letter/Seasons of My Heart (Sun 384) Released: April 1963. Didn’t chart. Original done in October 1957 by Big Joe Turner. The Killer continues to prove that even in exile, he still gets it done. #piano #JerryLeeLewis #records #memphis
March 30, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Jerry Lee Lewis w/Linda Gail Lewis —Teenage Letter/Seasons of My Heart (Sun 384) Released: April 1963. Didn’t chart. Original done in October 1957 by Big Joe Turner. The Killer continues to prove that even in exile, he still gets it done. #piano #JerryLeeLewis #records #memphis
Ray Barretto--Theme from The Victors (My Special Dream)(Tico 426). Did not chart. Percussionist Ray Baretto brings relaxing movie music. Dark WW II flick with an allstar cast. #movie #soundtrack #percussionist #1960s #records
March 29, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Ray Barretto--Theme from The Victors (My Special Dream)(Tico 426). Did not chart. Percussionist Ray Baretto brings relaxing movie music. Dark WW II flick with an allstar cast. #movie #soundtrack #percussionist #1960s #records
File this under, "Smells I remember growing up". #Toni #permanent #hair #haircare #1960s #advertising #curls
March 29, 2025 at 7:35 PM
File this under, "Smells I remember growing up". #Toni #permanent #hair #haircare #1960s #advertising #curls
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Jagger & Richards could write beautiful pop songs.
March 29, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Jagger & Richards could write beautiful pop songs.
Bill Robinson & The Quails—The Cow/Take Me Back Baby (American 1023). Released in November of 1963. Was on the “Bubbling Under The Hot 100” for two weeks in January of 1964. www.uncamarvy.com/Quails/quail...
#Soul #doowop #1960s #Florida
#Soul #doowop #1960s #Florida
March 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Bill Robinson & The Quails—The Cow/Take Me Back Baby (American 1023). Released in November of 1963. Was on the “Bubbling Under The Hot 100” for two weeks in January of 1964. www.uncamarvy.com/Quails/quail...
#Soul #doowop #1960s #Florida
#Soul #doowop #1960s #Florida
Al Hirt—Honey in the Horn (RCA Victor LSP 2733). Reached #3 on the strength of his top ten hit, “Java”. Produced by Chet Atkins and Steve Sholes in Nashville. Vocals by the Anita Kerr Singers. #Dixieland #pop #jazz #NewOrleans #Albums #1960s #trumpet
March 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Al Hirt—Honey in the Horn (RCA Victor LSP 2733). Reached #3 on the strength of his top ten hit, “Java”. Produced by Chet Atkins and Steve Sholes in Nashville. Vocals by the Anita Kerr Singers. #Dixieland #pop #jazz #NewOrleans #Albums #1960s #trumpet
Ray Bryant--Joey/Glissamba (Sue 801). Did not chart. According to BB 1/4/64, Glissamba was to be the "A" side, which after hearing both would seem to be the logical choice. However the much mellower "Joey" became the lead single. #jazz #soul #samba #Records #1960s #RayBryant #piano #instrumental
March 28, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Ray Bryant--Joey/Glissamba (Sue 801). Did not chart. According to BB 1/4/64, Glissamba was to be the "A" side, which after hearing both would seem to be the logical choice. However the much mellower "Joey" became the lead single. #jazz #soul #samba #Records #1960s #RayBryant #piano #instrumental
Gene Pitney—That Girl Belongs to Yesterday/Who Needs It (Musicor 1036) Reached #49 on BB charts, #7 in UK. The first single written by Jagger/Richards in America and their first in the UK to reach the top 10. #Jagger #Richards #GenePitney #RollingStones #pop #1960s #singles
March 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Gene Pitney—That Girl Belongs to Yesterday/Who Needs It (Musicor 1036) Reached #49 on BB charts, #7 in UK. The first single written by Jagger/Richards in America and their first in the UK to reach the top 10. #Jagger #Richards #GenePitney #RollingStones #pop #1960s #singles
Bruce and Terry--Custom Machine/Makaha at Midnight (Columbia 4-42956 1964). Their first charting song as a duo. Consisting of Bruce Johnston and Terry Melcher. #cars #records #songs #beachboys #columbia
March 28, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Bruce and Terry--Custom Machine/Makaha at Midnight (Columbia 4-42956 1964). Their first charting song as a duo. Consisting of Bruce Johnston and Terry Melcher. #cars #records #songs #beachboys #columbia
Is this mic on?
March 27, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Is this mic on?