Podcasts about doo wop

Label: Satellite 107Year: 1961Condition: MPrice: $40.00One of the greatest Soul instrumentals of all time ? two incredible sides of a new sound that would eventually be labeled "funky soul." Satellite, by the way, shortly changed its name to Stax ... and the rest is history! Note: This beautiful copy has Mint labels and pristine sound.

Label: White Whale 244Year: 1967Condition: M-Last Price: $20.00. Not currently available for sale.Besides having one of this group's best-loved hits on the A side, I also treasure it for the lovely, tender, and unexpected folk number on the flip. The copy for sale has Mint labels, and comes in a White Whale vintage sleeve. The audio is very close to Mint. (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)

Label: Stardust 1215Year: 1989Condition: MPrice: $7.00Originally released on Mango 126. One of the most delightful dance tunes of 1989... with a reggae-style beat and horns that make it impossible to sit still. This copy is pressed on a marbelized colored vinyl. Like the original Mango 45, the B side is an instrumental version.

Label: Motown 1103Year: 1967Condition: M Price: $25.00It's clear that Diana Ross' spoken interlude in this underrated Supremes single was one of Michael Jackson's greatest vocal inspirations. His little hiccup surely started from late-night air-guitar sessions when Michael would sing along with Diana on this one. :-) The B side is another fine H-D-H tune. This single is also remarkable for the manic mastery of James Jamerson's bass playing. Right from the get-go, his bass starts running away behind the scenes and just doesn't stop for breath! Of course, it's much easier to hear and appreciate that instrument when the audio is as clear and the mix as perfect as on this original 45. (Note: Jamerson was inducted into the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.) Collector Nerd Alert: The track time on the 45 shows 2:35, but my recording of the song is 2:45, about the same as the LP cut's 2:47. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Motown Records factory sleeve. The record has Mint audio and labels!

Bobby Patterson and the Mustangs - "Soul Is Our Music (edit)" [opening theme (short version)] The Penguins - "Big Bobo's Party Train" [“Earth Angel,” No. 1 R&B/No. 8 Pop, 1954] The Shirelles - "Last Minute Miracle" [“Dedicated to the One I Love,” No. 83 Pop, 1959; No. 3 R&B/No. 2 Pop, 1960 (reissue)] The Marcels - "Your Red Wagon" [“Blue Moon,” No. 1 R&B/No. 1 Pop, 1961] The Olympics - "The Same Old Thing" [“Western Movies,” No. 7 R&B/No. 8 Pop, 1958] The Stereos - "I Can't Stop These Tears" [“I Really Love You,” No. 15 R&B/No. 29 Pop, 1961] The El Dorados - "The Knock Knee" [“At My Front Door,” No. 1 R&B/No. 17 Pop, 1955] The Falcons - "I'm a Fool I Must Love You" [“You're So Fine,” No. 2 R&B/No. 17 Pop, 1959] Music behind DJ: King Curtis - "Wiggle Wobble" - Instant Soul: The Legendary King Curtis Bill Pinkney and the Original Drifters - "I Do the Jerk" [Money Honey” (as The Drifters), No. 1 R&B, 1953] The Flamingos - "The Boogaloo Party" [“I Only Have Eyes for You,” No. 3 R&B/No. 11 Pop, 1959] The Larks - "The Skate" [“Heaven and Paradise” (as Don Julian and the Meadowlarks), 1954] The Charts - "Desiree" [“Deserie,” No. 3 R&B/No. 88 Pop, 1957] Lee Andrews and the Hearts - "Can't Do Without You" [“Long Lonely Nights,” No. 11 R&B/No. 45 Pop, 1957] The Chantels - "You're Welcome to My Heart" [“Maybe,” No. 2 R&B/No. 15 Pop, 1957] The Hollywood Flames - "I'm Coming Home" ["Buzz-Buzz-Buzz," No. 5 R&B/No. 11 Pop, 1957] Music behind DJ: King Curtis - "Wiggle Wobble" - Instant Soul: The Legendary King Curtis The Clovers - "For Days" ["One Mint Julep,” No. 2 R&B, 1952] The Platters - "Don't Hear, Speak, See No Evil" [“Only You,” No. 1 R&B/No. 5 Pop, 1955] The Bobbettes - "Having Fun" [“Mr. Lee, No. 1 R&B/No. 6 Pop, 1957] The Cadillacs - "Let's Get Together" [“Speedoo,” No. 3 R&B/No. 17 Pop, 1955] The Jive Five with Eugene Pitt - "A Bench in the Park" [“My True Story,” No. 1 R&B/No. 3 Pop, 1961] The Coasters - "Crazy Baby" [“Yakety Yak,” No. 1 R&B/No. 1 Pop, 1958] The Five Keys - "Hey Girl" [“The Glory of Love,” No. 1 R&B, 1951] The Dells - "The Glory of Love" [“Oh What a Nite,” No. 4 R&B, 1956] Music behind DJ: King Curtis - "Wiggle Wobble" - Instant Soul: The Legendary King Curtis https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/157300

Label: Decca 32846Year: 1971Condition: M-Price: $15.00Featuring one of the all-time greatest screams in rock 'n' roll. This is a major, terrific edit (3:37) from the 8-plus minutes on the "Who's Next" album. There are times when you want to hear the whole thing, but the single really does capture the song's essence in a much more compact form! The B side is a non-album cut. Note: This copy has a drillhole and comes in a vintage Decca Records factory sleeve. (This scan is a representative image from our archives; the drillhole on this copy is located on the right side of the label (doesn't obscure any text). The vinyl looks almost untouched, and the audio sounds pristine Mint.

Label: Casablanca 884Year: 1977Condition: MPrice: $12.00From a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy, in its original Casablanca factory sleeve. Listening to this, it's easy to see how Summer became the queen of the disco/tech in the late 1970s, helped enormously by great material and by Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte's distinctive techno arrangements. The mp3 snippet is an edit from the middle of the track, trying to capture in 2 minutes or less the essence of the music; it's a compromise, though. If you don't have the full 5:53 music, be sure to get it! This is the second pressing, which shows "Side A" for "I Feel Love;" the single was originally released plugging "Can't We Just..." and showing "I Feel Love" as "Side B." The B side is edited from a 4:25 album track. Note: This copy has light storage wear that lowers the Label grade to Near Mint. The wax and audio are pristine.

Label: RCA 0368Year: 1970Condition: M-Price: $16.00This beautiful tune was Michael Nesmith's biggest post-Monkees hit, and one of my favorite songs of all time! :-) Note: This release is credited to "Michael Nesmith & the First National Band." Comes with a vintage RCA factory sleeve.

Few names shine as brightly in the story of American rock and roll as Dion DiMucci. Known to fans worldwide simply as Dion, this Bronx-born legend isn't just another voice from the golden age of doo-wop—he's one of the few artists who managed to bridge the gap between early rock, blues, folk, and contemporary roots music. With a career spanning more than six decades, Dion has gone from street-corner harmony to global acclaim, influencing generations along the way.Born in 1939, in the Bronx, Dion grew up surrounded by rhythm, radio, and raw emotion. Those bustling city streets were alive with music—doo-wop groups harmonizing on stoops, gospel voices in local churches, and the pulse of rhythm and blues drifting from open windows. That mix became Dion's musical DNA.As a teenager, Dion formed Dion and the Belmonts, named after a Bronx street. Their blend of silky harmonies and streetwise swagger set them apart from other vocal groups of the era. Songs like “I Wonder Why,” “A Teenager in Love,” and “Where or When” became instant classics—defining the sound of late 1950s rock and roll and turning Dion into a household name.Breaking Out Solo with “Runaround Sue” and “The Wanderer”When Dion went solo in 1960, he didn't miss a beat. His breakout single “Runaround Sue” soared to number one, followed closely by “The Wanderer.” With its unforgettable swagger and sing-along chorus, “The Wanderer” captured Dion's street-smart confidence and has since become one of the most covered songs in rock history.These weren't just catchy pop tunes—they were the soundtrack of youth in postwar America. Dion's voice carried a blend of toughness and tenderness that spoke to millions. He was the rebel with heart, the Bronx kid who brought soul and honesty to early rock 'n' roll.Like many stars of his generation, Dion faced personal struggles as fame took its toll. The pressures of the road and the darker side of the music industry led to battles with addiction. But in classic Dion fashion, he turned those hardships into growth. After finding sobriety and rediscovering his faith in the late 1960s, Dion re-emerged with a deeper, more introspective sound.His 1968 hit “Abraham, Martin and John” marked a turning point. A moving tribute to Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., and the Kennedy brothers, the song revealed a new side of Dion—soulful, reflective, and socially aware. It became one of the defining tracks of its era, reminding fans that Dion wasn't just a rock singer—he was a storyteller with something meaningful to say.Rediscovering the BluesThrough the '70s and beyond, Dion continued to evolve, diving deep into his earliest musical love—the blues. Albums like “Bronx in Blue” (2006) and “Son of Skip James” (2007) showed a raw, authentic artist at work. His 2020 release “Blues with Friends” brought together an all-star lineup including Bruce Springsteen, Billy Gibbons, Paul Simon, and Jeff Beck. The record earned rave reviews, proving that Dion's voice and songwriting remain as powerful and relevant as ever.Dion's influence stretches across generations. From Bob Dylan and Lou Reed to Bruce Springsteen, countless artists have cited him as a major inspiration. His ability to blend doo-wop sweetness, rock grit, and blues soul has kept his music timeless—and his storytelling authentic.In '89, Dion was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, cementing his status as one of the genre's founding fathers. But more than awards or accolades, Dion's true legacy lies in his unwavering authenticity. He's never chased trends; he's chased truth.In an age where musical fads come and go, Dion's story reminds us what staying power really looks like. His career is a masterclass in reinvention. Whether he's singing about heartbreak, hope, or redemption, Dion remains one of rock's most honest voices.Six decades on, the Bronx-born rock legend is still doing what he's always done best—telling stories that sound like they were written just for you.

Label: Team 518Year: 1968Condition: M-Price: $22.00On this great Bubblegum record, the A side mines psych-rock for the fuzz guitar and frantic pace, while the flip sounds very much like something Tommy James & the Shondells would have recorded. (Check out the mp3 snippet.) This group made no albums, by the way, so this was a non-album single. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Buddah Records factory sleeve. It has Near Mint labels and, despite a few scuffs on the wax, very nearly Mint audio. (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)

Label: Def Jam 05665Year: 1985Condition: MPrice: $12.00This is a beautiful stock copy, in its original Def Jam factory sleeve. I'm so glad to have this one back in stock, at least for awhile! I just can't live without my L.L. Cool J! By the way, both sides of this 45 are specially edited from longer album tracks of 5:27 and 5:07, respectively. Note: This copy has light storage wear that lowers the Label grade to Near Mint. The wax and audio are pristine.Collector Nerd Alert: Here's another case where if one behaves like a man from Mars and looks at this record's labels with no other information about the record, one would conclude that "I Can Give You More" was the intended A side, and perhaps it was. But to persist in acting as if that's the record's "A" side in the face of overwhelming sales and airplay data that show "I Can't Live Without My Radio" was L.L. Cool J's first hit, reaching #15 on Billboard's Black/RnB Singles chart, and it's also the side that lands him at #550 on Dave Marsh's list of the 1,001 greatest 45s of Rock'n'Soul. Yes, the market-demoted "B" side is a fine piece of Rap/Hip-Hop, but the award for most significant side, and therefore the "A" side in our way of thinking, clearly goes to "...Radio". That's the side collectors will be seeking, and it should be placed rightfully as the "A" side of this particular 45, the label information notwithstanding. It behooves any discography to put each record in the context of its period in terms of chart data, airplay and sales data, and awards of various kinds from institutions and influential writers.

Happy 40th Bruno Mars! He posted an AI birthday post, and is re-releasing a 15th anniversary vinyl edition of his 2010 debut album: Doo-Wop & Hooligans. Entertaining audiences his whole life, I honor 10 hits with my own personal memories in this top 10 countdown. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaPlaylist:10. “Treasure” (2012, 2013); Sample9. “That's What I Like” (2016, 2017)8. “It Will Rain” (2011)7. “Finesse (Remix)” feat. Cardi B (2017); In Loving Color6. “Die With A Smile” - Lady Gaga (2024-2025)5. “Leave the Door Open” - Silk Sonic (2021)4. “Grenade” (2010-2011)3. “When I Was Your Man” (2012-2013)2. “Just the Way You Are” (2010)1. “Uptown Funk” - Mark Ronson (2014-2015); SNL; Ellen Show24K Magic @ The Apollo Theater; BET Awards 2017 Intro: "Perm""Leave the TV On" - James Corden & Reggie Watts"A Thousand Years" - Christina Perri (2011-2012)"Am I Wrong" - Anderson.Paak feat. Schoolboy Q (2016)2011's Hot 100 #1s table chartRelated Episodes: Ep. 78 - "Leave the Door Open"Ep. 157 - Bruno Mars' 6 Diamond SongsEp. 168 - Top 40 Songs of 2022 (Part 1)Ep. 187 - Ed Sheeran Top 10Ep. 189 - Hawaiian Musicians PlaylistEp. 257 - "Die With a Smile"Ep. 282 - Lady Gaga's 'Mayhem' (Review)Ep. 308 - VMAs 2025 PredictionsFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Spotify playlists. 

Label: Rolling Stones 19100Year: 1971Condition: MLast Price: $18.00. Not currently available for sale.This is one of the greatest of the Stones two-sided monster hits. Well, the B side didn't actually chart, but it's so great it really should have. Presumably, radio just wasn't ready to play a song called "Bitch" yet... though they were prepared by 1975 when Elton John hit the Top 10 with "The Bitch Is Back." OK, trivia time again... "Brown Sugar" was one of eight #1 U.S. singles by the Stones. The group also had eight chart-toppers in their native England, though over there they garnered all of those hits during the 1960s. Here is the list of the Stones' #1 U.S. singles: (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (1965) Get Off My Cloud (1965) Paint It, Black (1966) Ruby Tuesday (1967) Honky Tonk Women (1969) Brown Sugar (1971) Angie (1973), and Miss You (1978) For comparison's sake, here are their #1 U.K. hits. You'll notice that the group gained monster popularity about a year earlier than they did in the U.S., same as the Beatles. It's All Over Now (1964) Little Red Rooster (1964) The Last Time (1964) (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (1965) Get Off My Cloud (1965) Paint It, Black (1966) Jumpin' Jack Flash (1968) Honky Tonk Women (1969) This is a second pressing with "Warner Communications" on the label. Note: This beautiful copy has no notable flaws, grading Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio).

Label: Columbia 44232Year: 1967Condition: MPrice: $20.00Here's a beautiful Mint copy of this underrated single... The B side is a rare non-LP track. Collector Nerd Alert: The A-side track time shows as 2:74 on the label... The company was "fakin'" on the time, which is actually 3:14. Note: This 45 comes in a vintage Columbia Records factory sleeve. It has Mint labels and pristine sound.

Label: Epic 9115Year: 1955Condition: M-Last Price: $25.00. Not currently available for sale.Briggs was a white big-band singer... here she really rocks out in an RnB style, singing a Louis Jordan number from a couple of years before. Check out the mp3 "snippet" if you don't know the tune... Hope you love it as much as I do! By the way, this was a non-album single. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Epic Records factory sleeve. It has Mint labels and very nearly Mint vinyl and audio. (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)

In this week's episode of The Chazz Palminteri Show, I sit down with members of The Doo Wop Project — Charl Brown, John Dias, Russell Fischer, and Dominic Nolfi — to talk about their incredible careers, the magic of Doo Wop, and their brand-new album Echoes of the Street (out October 11th). We discuss: The roots and timeless appeal of Doo Wop

Label: Maxwell 805Year: 1970Condition: MPrice: $8.00From a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy, in its original Maxwell factory sleeve. "So Much Love" wasn't a huge hit, but have a listen to the mp3 "snippet" and see if you don't think it deserved better. Note: This beautiful 45 has no notable flaws, grading Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio).

Label: Capitol 2068Year: 1967Condition: MPrice: $50.00This is a beautiful copy of a great Beach Boys single, featuring a B side that could have been an A side on its own, taken from the Pet Sounds LP. Chock full of Brian Wilson production surprises, like his best work. I've been seeking a nice copy of this single ever since the A side was featured on the "Big Bang Theory" TV show. I really love that line "You soften my life with your love, your precious love..." Note: This 45 record comes in a Near Mint picture sleeve. It has Mint labels and pristine sound.

Label: Diamond 221Year: 1967Condition: MPrice: $25.00Note that both sides of this one were written by Neil Diamond, who also produced the A side. Great stuff... both have hooks to spare that just won't get out of your head once they get in! Note: This beautiful copy has Mint labels and pristine sound.

Label: WB 5199Year: 1961Condition: MPrice: $40.00What a great single! Both sides hit the Billboard Top 10, and the B side (which was the slightly bigger hit) is an enduring classic written by Sonny Curtis, lead guitarist and vocalist for the post-Buddy Holly Crickets, who also penned the epic "I Fought The Law." Note: This beautiful copy has pristine Mint labels and untouched-looking vinyl; the audio is Mint as well. The picture sleeve is nearly flawless!

Label: Hunt 321Year: 1958Condition: M-Price: $40.00Besides the classic A side ballad, this great early Girl Group single has a terrific uptempo number on the flip. Note: This beautiful copy grades very close to Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio).

Label: Big Tree 115Year: 1971Condition: M-Price: $14.00From a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy, in its original Ampex factory sleeve. When this one came out, most radio programmers approached it as a novelty tune... which it was, of course... novel, that is. Today it's obviously just an incredibly great reggae track. The flip is an instrumental version of the song. Note: This beautiful 45 has some light storage wear on the vinyl, grading Near Mint. The audio and labels are pristine Mint and the factory sleeve is oh so crispy!

Label: Epic 9790Year: 1965Condition: M-Last Price: $40.00. Not currently available for sale.Here's a remarkably beautiful copy of this 1960s Rock classic, impossible to find in decent condition but a single I always try to keep in stock. This time I lucked out: This copy miraculously retains pristine audio -- so special I recorded it quickly to iTunes and then made an mp3 snippet so you can hear for yourself! "For Your Love" was this seminal Hard Rock group's first and biggest U.S. hit. If I'm not mistaken, this is the combination of Yardbirds that found Jeff Beck playing lead guitar. As I recall, Eric Clapton left the group earlier in 1965, sort of in protest to the other members' interest in abandoning pure Blues and RnB for a catchy pop song like "For Your Love." All I can say is, "For Your Love" may be a catchy pop song as done by some other band, but this Yardbirds manage to put a muscular, almost sinister cast to the number, making it a prime example of hard rock, in the style being hammered out by bands like the Rolling Stones and Animals at the time. Note: This copy comes in a vintage Epic Records factory sleeve. The labels are very close to Mint. The vinyl (styrene) grades Near Mint, reflecting a few very light scuff marks.

Label: Atlantic 2518Year: 1968Condition: M-Price: $24.00Here's a beautiful copy of one of Aretha's very best -- and hardest-to-find -- singles. This copy has such great audio I had to celebrate by making an mp3 "snippet" of it... Enjoy! Note: This 45 record comes in a vintage Atlantic Records factory sleeve. The labels grade Near Mint with a drillhole (not shown in the scan). The vinyl looks almost untouched, and the audio sounds very close to Mint. (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)

Label: I.R.S. 9912Year: 1983Condition: MLast Price: $24.00. Not currently available for sale.This is one of the absolute best Techno singles of the 1980s... and its impossible to find! Besides the knockout A side, the flip is another 6:00 tour-de-force that will not disappoint. The picture sleeve is Near Mint with age-appropriate top-edge wear, particularly on the higher side of the sleeve. No notable ringwear.

Label: A&M 3014Year: 1988Condition: MPrice: $10.00From a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy, in its original picture sleeve. This terrific number is labeled the "Straight Edit" of the album cut, but it's about the same length, so I believe this is a remix. Check out the mp3 "snippet" of it. The flip, also worth seeking out, is a non-album tune. Note: This copy has light storage wear that lowers the Label grade to Near Mint. The wax and audio are pristine. The picture sleeve grades Near Mint and has some corner and top-edge wear from storage

Label: Duke 375Year: 1964Condition: M-Price: $30.00In my humble opinion, Dave Marsh is right on in making this the highest-ranking Bobby Bland record in his list of the 1001 greatest singles ever made. Take a listen to the snippet and see if you don't agree. Perhaps not coincidentally, it was also Bland's biggest hit on the pop charts. Note: This beautiful copy grades close to Mint in appearance (Labels, Vinyl) and has pristine Mint sound.

Label: RCA 8382Year: 1964Condition: MPrice: $20.00This one deserved much more airplay than it got at the time... I guess Sedaka seemed kind of anachronistic in the summer of the Beatles. This would have been a great hit for the Four Seasons, clearly... a really wonderful uptempo Sedaka classic with a great B side too. Check out the mp3 "snippet" to hear for yourself! By the way, this was a non-album single. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage RCA Victor Records factory sleeve. It has no notable flaws, grading Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio).

Label: Laurie 3195Year: 1963Condition: M-Price: $25.00This single struggled to reach the Top 40, though it should have been a much bigger hit. We know that today, of course, as it's one of three of their 45s to be included in Dave Marsh's classic 1,001 list. This is why I keep a copy it in the jukebox ? it's that good!

Black Lou goes to a NASCAR race for the first time and dresses up like Uncle Sam so the locals think he is friendly and belongs there. | Bob tries to dance to 90's R&B but his hand snapping looks a lot like old-timey Doo Wop dancing. | A new form of Ozempic is on the market that produces better results and is easier to take. Jay thinks that Bobby picked the wrong time in his life to get the lap band surgery because of these new advances in medical science. | Jay watches the Netflix documentary "Amy Bradley Is Missing" which is the investigation of the 1998 disappearance of a 23-year-old woman from a Caribbean cruise and her family's tireless search for answers. Jay has many problems with the search that he feels is anything but "tireless." *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

Label: Philles 117Year: 1963Condition: M-Last Price: $35.00. Not currently available for sale.Not for nothing is this one of the top-rated Phil Spector productions in Dave Marsh's list of the 1001 greatest singles ever made. Gives me goose bumps! Note: This beautiful copy grades Near Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio). (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)

Label: WB 29974Year: 1982Condition: MPrice: $14.00This is a nearly new stock copy, in its original Warner/Reprise factory sleeve. The A side is one of the best hits of the neo-Rockabilly wave that swept the U.S. and England in the early 1980's. With his note-perfect first album and great songwriting (produced by Richard Gottehrer, who served up so much great rock'n'roll froth in the 1960's with such acts as the Angels and McCoys), Crenshaw seemed like a new Buddy Holly. The non-LP B side, which Bette Midler later took up the charts, is credited to 'Marshall Crenshaw and the Handsome, Ruthless and Stupid Band.' Collector Nerd Alert: This is the rare first pressing that credits Richard Gottehrer as well as Crenshaw as B-side producer. This beautiful 45 has pristine Mint labels and audio!

Label: Mercury 76085Year: 1980Condition: MPrice: $11.00From a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy. Here's a sneaky slice of Disco Funk that your collection definitely doesn't want to be without! Have a listen to the mp3 "snippet" to hear why. The A side is specially edited from a 7:49 album track... concentrated goodness! Note: This beautiful 45 has no notable flaws, grading Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio).

Label: Columbia 45133Year: 1970Condition: M-Last Price: $12.00. Not currently available for sale.Found one! This is a beautiful, Near Mint copy of the duo's second big hit from their best and, sadly, final album, Bridge Over Troubled Water. What the heck is that rhythm section doing, by the way? Anybody ever figure it out (without looking at the session notes)? By the way, it's not your imagination -- the 45 rpm version of "Cecilia" is speeded up from the LP version, which probably explains why the track is only 2:40 on the 45 but 2:55 on the LP. (!) I actually measured it by recording a snippet of the 45 (have a listen!). That segment is 2 seconds shorter from the 45 (1:43:66) than from the LP (1:45:713). Another reason why collecting 45s is so rewarding. Maybe you wondered if the LP version of "Cecilia" sounded slow all these years, but couldn't figure out why. Now you know... and you weren't imagining it! The B side, also from the album, is sublime itself in so many ways, and it's a privilege to hear it in pristine Mint audio on the original 45 record; don't forget, this song is so quiet it makes "Bridge" sound loud (!), so finding this styrene pressing with sound like this is cause for celebration! It's also worth noting that "Cecilia" was really the first recording that showed how much in love with complex rhythms Paul Simon had become. (And what a master producer as well!) Many of his solo releases demonstrate that passion, starting with his first single, "Mother And Child Reunion," which was one of the first hits with a reggae/ska rhythm by someone not from Jamaica. But in particular I think of his great single Late In The Evening (from the failed album/movie, One Trick Pony), and his entire Graceland and Rhythm of the Saints albums.?Note: This copy comes in a vintage Columbia Records factory sleeve. The audio sounds pristine Mint. The labels and vinyl (styrene) both grade Near Mint with faint storage wear and signs of possible light use.

Label: Sire 29840Year: 1982Condition: M-Last Price: $13.50. Not currently available for sale.Terrific, almost-retro, power pop hit, backed with the very dark but beautiful 'My City Was Gone,' which incidentally places at #949 in Marsh's top 1001. That B side is an edited version of the 5:14 album cut. The picture sleeve is a weak Near Mint with a small tear in the lower left corner, and light age staining. (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)

Label: Chrysalis 2104 djYear: 1975Condition: M-Price: $15.00Stereo/Mono promo copy. Brilliant, strange, and wonderful... if you don't know it yet, you're missing out. This promo copy grades very close to Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio).

Label: WB 7728Year: 1973Condition: M-Price: $15.00It's hard to find Mint or Near Mint copies of this 1973 classic these days, but I did! Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Warner/Reprise Records factory sleeve. It has Mint labels and Near Mint vinyl and audio.

Label: Viva 604Year: 1966Condition: M-Price: $20.00Here's a beautiful copy of this rare 1966 single, whose A side is clearly Sunshine Pop but whose B side crosses genres with a stompin' Northern Soul beat with Sunshine Pop harmonies. I was so taken by it I quickly made an mp3 "snippet" for you to hear. Enjoy! Note: This copy comes in a vintage Viva Records factory sleeve. It grades Near Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio).

Label: Deram 85038Year: 1969Condition: M-Price: $50.00In case you've never heard the flip side of this northern soul classic, you're missing out...! It's at least as tasty, if not more so, than the main course. That's why we keep a snippet of the song in the Classic 45s "jukebox." This is one of the nicest copies of Deram 85038 I've ever seen, with flawless sound. Note: This copy comes in a vintage Deram Records factory sleeve. The vinyl (styrene) looks untouched, and the audio sounds pristine Mint. (This scan is a representative image from our archives; this copy has no writing on the labels.)

Label: Casino 102Year: 1958Condition: M-Price: $30.00This is one of the all-time greatest uptempo Doo Wop numbers. This is a beautiful copy of one of the later issues on the black/silver Casino label, with the label name in six playing cards and no text indicating national distribution by Gone Records. Note: The labels grade Near Mint with a small mar on the A label. The vinyl grades Near Mint with some surface scuffs, and the audio is pristine Mint (have a listen to the mp3 "snippet"). (This scan is a representative image from our archives; this copy does not have the label flaws shown.)

Label: Tetragrammaton 1508Year: 1968Condition: M-Last Price: $25.00. Not currently available for sale.This is an awesome, psych-rock cover of Neil Diamond's hit from the previous year. This 3:57 track is an edited version of the 4:44 album cut. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Tetragrammaton Records factory sleeve. It has pristine Mint labels and audio. (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)

Label: MCA 40825Year: 1977Condition: MPrice: $9.00From a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy, in its original MCA factory sleeve. This amazing disco/funk classic has a groove that just won't quit... and that you don't soon forget! The single has a significantly shorter version than the 7:00 album track ? concentrated goodness! Note: This beautiful 45 has no notable flaws, grading Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio).

Label: Atco 7035 djYear: 1975Condition: MPrice: $12.00From a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed Stereo/Mono promo copy, in its original factory sleeve. This early Sister Sledge single is an absolutely perfect neo-Motown dance number, from the strings and sax to the great vocals. Check out the Mp3 snippet (in Mono)! By the way, this tune wasn't on their only Atco album, making this a non-album single. (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)

Label: Buddah 507 djYear: 1975Condition: M-Price: $15.00Stereo/Mono promo copy. Was there ever a better instrumental buildup to the climactic opening of this song? Not many, if any... check out the mp3 "snippet" of it. By the way, this is definitely more in the Northern Soul style than in a Disco style, but somehow it's never become a huge hit in that scene. The wonderful B side instrumental is more of a Disco track. This hit version is specially edited from a 3:54 album track. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Buddah Records factory sleeve. It has Near Mint labels and vinyl (styrene), and pristine Mint sound! (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)

Label: Arista 1054 djYear: 1983Condition: MPrice: $15.00This is a new, unplayed Stereo/Mono promo copy, in its original picture sleeve. A well deserved hit from the early 1980's, this was the Kinks' last visit to the U.S. top 10. It's an edited version of the 4:34 album track. Note: This beautiful 45 has no notable flaws, grading Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio), and the picture sleeve is nearly flawless!

Label: Roulette 4738Year: 1967Condition: M-Price: $20.00This essential Garage Rock single not only has a truly awesome A side, but a B side winner as well. In fact, this is the rare first pressing of this single, whose matrix numbers indicate that "I'm Going Home" is the A side (number for "It's Cold Outside" is 19155 rather than 19154 on later pressings). Three members of this group joined Eric Carmen in the early 1970's to form the Raspberries. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Roulette Records factory sleeve.

This week's guest curator is Patreon Mixtaper Philip Bergman, joining me to build the ultimate Summer playlist of golden oldies and doo-wop classics from the '50s, '60s, and maybe even the '70s. Whether you love the timeless hits or crave those hidden gems, this episode is packed with nostalgic tunes to kickstart your Summer vibes. Tune in & take a musical trip back in time!

 They're bringing Doo Wop back—European style!Today's guest is keeping the golden age of Doo Wop alive—and adding a European flair that's turning heads around the world. Freddy Velas, the charismatic frontman of Freddy Velas & The Silvertones, joins us all the way from Tuscany. Known for their tight harmonies, slick suits, and undeniable stage presence, the band is bridging continents with their love for classic Doo Wop. In this episode, Freddy shares their journey from the clubs of Europe to stages across America, and how they're inspiring a new generation of music fans with timeless sounds and modern energy. If you thought Doo Wop was a thing of the past, think again—these guys are proving it's as vibrant as ever. Freddy Velas is Someone You Should Know.Click here to buy Rik Anthony a cold one.Show Links:Click here to go to Freddy and the Silvertone's FacebookClick here to go to Freddy and the Silvertone's YouTube ChannelClick here to listen to Freddy and the Silvertone's on SpotifyVideos from this Episode (click the song title to see the video)Someone You Should Know 2025 // CatGotYourTongueStudios 2025Feedback: Send us a text.How to Contact Us:Official Website: https://Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast.comGmail: Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @RIKANTHONY1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rikanthonyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/someoneyoushouldknowpodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rik-anthony2019/TikTok: @SomeoneYouShouldKnow2023YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@someoneyoushouldknowpodcastThank you for listening!Theme music "Welcome to the Show" by Kevin MacLeod was used per the standard license agreement.

Heart & Soul: Kenny Vance, Singer, Songwriter, Film Maker The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series "They were my heroes. And then they became my friends.” In this moving new episode of The Not Old Better Show, we're honored to welcome musician, producer, and doo-wop preservationist Smithsonian Associate Kenny Vance—a voice behind Jay and the Americans and the filmmaker behind Heart & Soul: A Love Story. Kenny shares a deeply personal account of his lifelong connection to the music of the 1950s and '60s—harmonies sung on street corners, friendships formed in rehearsal halls, and the artists who paved the way for today's pop and R&B but were left behind by the industry. This episode isn't just about music; it's about legacy, resilience, and honoring voices that shaped a generation. Kenny also opens up about losing his home during Hurricane Sandy and how salvaged tapes and footage helped him begin again—with purpose. For professionals in music, film, storytelling, or anyone who believes in the power of cultural memory, this is a masterclass in what it means to preserve not just a sound, but a spirit.

We have some GFREAT Music from the 50s and 60s for you this Friday! This is the Music our Parents and Grandparents were listening to! GOOD TIMES!! Let's get this first weekend in June a Hopping with the Doo-Wop sounds of early Rock & Roll!! Check out more Music show on my Mixcloud page, TOMPodcast on Mixcloud! Like what we're doing, hit that FOLLOW Button!!! Later Gators!!   *Get everything you need to start your own successful podcast on Podbean here: https://www.podbean.com/tomspodcastPBFree *Visit our webpage where you can catch up on Current / Past Episodes: www.theoldmanspodcast.com     *Contact us at: theoldmanspodcast@gmail.com     Checkout and Follow the Writings of Shonda Sinclair here: Roaming the Road (of Life):https://www.shondasinclair.com/   *TOMPodcast Music Shows: https://www.mixcloud.com/TOMPodcast/