Mike Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 I didn't have too many growing up. A few hand-me-downs my older brothers gave me, they were into them "big-time". Let's see, I had a few Beatles, Badfinger and few I can't even remember. Albums were my thing. Of course; the era of 1955-1962 saw a huge surge in 45's. singles were the "thing" in music back then, much like was re-issued with the advent of mp3 file in the early part of the 21st. century. So tell us what 45's you had/have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanAm Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 My sister is 8 years older than I am and I inherited a lot of her 45's. I remember some like Shelley Fabares' "Johnny Angel" and Paul Peterson's "She Can't Find Her Keys". She also had quite a few Beatles 45's like "I Want To Hold Your Hand". By the time I started collecting records, the popularity of 45's had waned considerably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 I can't remember, I had plenty but I loved the LPs. More music. Youdidn't have to get up and put another record 3 minutes later.. My first Beatles record in fact was a 45 RPM with "Love Me Do" and I don't remember the B-side, I gave it when I got the LP... anyways, it was in 1962. Then an EP with four songs ("Twist and Shout", etc...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 I can't remember the 45's that I had either, but I do remember having Ben by Michael Jackson... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 (edited) I had a lot of 45's handed down from my mom & older cousins. Lots of great early rock 'n' roll from the 50's & 60's. Most memorable to me though are the one's that I bought myself. Specifically The Stones (Honky Tonk Women), Who (Pinball Wizard), and Jackson 5 (I Want You Back) are the ones I most remember. I was into albums by 68 or so as well, but I bought 45's if I didn't have money for an LP. At 12 it was much easier to buy 45's. Edited November 1, 2009 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chutzpah Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 ok folks, I'm old...I too had lots of 45's from my sister..."Maybe" I don't remember who did it... still love the song...The first 45 I ever bought was "Dave Clark Five" ... I think it was "Bits and Pieces" The last 45 I got? something from "Pearl Jam" when they were going to tour with "Neil Young" and they were asking for a tour name and I suggested "Toe Jam"...needless to say I guess they felt sorry for me...and sent me a 45...they also sent me an email and told me to take my meds more often... unfortunately folks..."I'm honest" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lea Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 My mother has boxes of old 45's. I didn't have many myself either, I preferred the Lp's. I do remember the first 45 I ever bought was "Hey Jude", Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 I had a bunch as a kid.....KC and the Sunshine band, Donny Osmond, Steelers Wheel, Carly Simon....I think they're still around at my parents' house somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 I still have a box of 45s. And if I had a turntable, I would play them! My most cherished is the original version of "Silver Springs" by Fleetwood Mac. The B side to "Go Your Own Way," a friend of mine who worked in a record store got it for me - the writing on the sleeve is in Japanese. But I've had 45s since I was born. My mom and dad had a collection of them. I have everything from Elvis to well... Fleetwood Mac! I refuse to give them up, even if I can't listen to them anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 I've always kept a turntable around so I can listen to my vinyl. You can still find very inexpensive turntables...check out this baby: http://www.crosleyradio.com/Product.aspx?pid=1686 ...and you can find it cheaper locally I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 The very first .45 I can remember having was Ling Ting Tong by The Five Keys. It was 1954. Tai Semoca Boom Dai Yay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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