The Leaves - Hey Joe / Funny Little World

The Leaves go in the record book as the first rock band to record "Hey Joe", though I'm pretty sure this (rather static-y) version is not that. Instead, this is a reworked take that hit #1 back in the day. It reminds me of the Love version. The b side "Funny Little World" is a psych pop gem. My copy is a lot cleaner on the flip than the hit side.

L. C. Cooke - Do You Wanna Dance (Yea Man) / I'll Wait For You

L.C. Cooke is Sam Cook's brother. He lives a half-hour away from me. Neat! Side A, "Do You Wanna Dance (Yea Man)" makes you wanna do just that. "I'll Wait For You" is a sweet soul beaut.

Jerry Wallace - There She Goes / Angel On My Shoulder

"There She Goes" was a moderate hit for Jerry Wallace back in 1960. Personally I prefer the b side "Angel On My Shoulder".

Clyde McPhatter - Lover Please / Let's Forget About the Past

When was the last time you heard Clyde McPhatter on oldies radio? Never? Shame on them. "Lover Please" is hand clapping, foot stomping, perfect pop. "Let's Forget the past", with this smooth style entreating here I'm sure she did.

Little Willie John - Heartbreak (It's Hurtin' Me) / Do You Love Me

"Heartbreak" was a hit in 1960 for wild man Little Willie John. It's an audacious performance, as is the flip "Do You Love Me," no question mark.

Jerry Lee Lewis - High School Confidential / Fools Like Me

Sun Records. Jerry Lee Lewis. 1958. 'Nuff Said!

The Detergents - Leader of the Laundromat / Ulcers

Those whack-a-do Detergents! Side A, "Leader of the Laundromat" is a funny spoof of "Leader of the Pack". The instrumental B side "Ulcers" is both finger and static poppin'.