Career summary Known for his 1962 pop hit “Close To Cathy,” American singer-songwriter Mike Clifford might well be included in the myriads of one-hit wonders, even though he had a couple few more singles that made the lower rungs of the Billboard Hot 100. The Los Angeles-born Clifford developed an aptitude and … Read more
A short introduction to Marcie Blane Marcie Blane is now one of those “one-hit wonders” through her #3 pop hit “Bobby’s Girl” in 1962. She achieved this hit when she was 18; another song of hers “What Does A Girl Do?” was her only other Billboard Hot 100 single. Blane also issued … Read more
Short career summary on Morris Albert Mauricio Alberto Kaisemann aka Morris Albert is a soft rock singer and songwriter who is considered a one hit wonder with his song “Feelings” which sold over 1 million copies in the US alone and reached #6 on the Top 100 Billboard chart and #2 on … Read more
Short career summary on Daddy Dewdrop Richard Monda aka Daddy Dewdrop is an American singer-songwriter and musician known for his novelty song “Chick-A-Boom (Don’t Ya Jes’ Love It).” Monda is essentially a songwriter, penning songs for other established acts. He had gone on to work as a songwriter for the animated TV … Read more
Introduction Leapy Lee is an English singer, actor, comedian and (later) writer whose single “Little Arrows” became the best-selling single in his career. He started his career in showbiz as a comedian, and then added singing to his professional resumé in 1962 through his debut single “It’s All Happening.” His 1968 single … Read more
Introduction to Preston Epps Preston Epps is an American percussionist whose #14 Billboard single “Bongo Rock” in 1959 had virtually made him a one-hit wonder. Born in Oakland, Californa in 1931, Epps recorded “Bongo Rock” which eventually became a considerable success commercially and on the Billboard charts in 1959. But his subsequent … Read more
Introduction to the Detergents Specializing in comic parodies, the Detergents were a 1960s group whose record “Leader of the Laundromat” entered the Top 20 in 1965. The group comprised of Ronnie (Ron) Dante, Danny Jordan and Tommy Wynn — all had worked for Aldon Music. Paul Vance, who happened to be Jordan’s … Read more
Introduction to Pete Drake Pete Drake was a pedal steel guitar player who made a name for himself first and foremost, as a sought-after backup guitarist. He played guitars on songs by Lynn Anderson, Bob Dylan, Tammy Wynette, and Charlie Rich. Drake had also worked with Don Gibson, Marty Robbins, and others. … Read more
Introduction to the Jaggerz The Jaggerz were a classic rock group known for their only true hit “The Rapper”. Founder Donnie Iris formed the group in 1964 while still attending university. With their expanding lineup, they were renamed Donnie and The Donnelles, and eventually The Jaggerz. Their 1969 debut album under Gamble … Read more
Introduction Apollo 100 was a short lived 1972 group of studio musicians who were put together by multi-instrumentalist and arranger Tom Parker. The band was also known as Apollo 100, featuring Tom Parker. The group consisted of Parker on keyboards, ex-Tornados drummer Clem Cattini, guitarist Vic Flick (of “James Bond Theme” fame), … Read more