No Lunch Record Today - Funeral

B.B. King, King Of The Blues (1974?)

Thursday's lunch record is"B.B. King, King Of The Blues" (197?). This reissue album is of an old Crown Record 5167 from 1960. The masters had been sold of their recordings leading to many great blues & R&B reissue sides of their other artists including B.B. The quality of the vinyl pressing and the cover is below budget. Even with the inferior packaging, delivery of B. B.'s music is always a welcome listen to this blues lover and everybody that loves the blues.. The YouTube sample is the entire album all ten songs. They are listed on the youTube posting. http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=B.B.+King+long+nights . . . . enjoy . . . bucko

This is the original album cover from Crown Records CLP-5167 (1960).

The El Dorados, Bim Bam Boom (1981) r. 1952-56

Wednesday's lunch record is the The Eldorados, Bim Bam Boom " (1981) r. 1952-56 . This is a great compilation of many of their hot rockin' R&B hits from the early fifties. If you are enjoy jivin' swinging vocal harmonies this is a joy boat of musical fun. The YouTube sampl song is "Rock 'N Roll is For Me" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_peuZT3Ki0 . . . . . . bucko

Fleetwood Mac, Kiln House (1970)

Tuesday's lunch record is "Fleetwood Mac, Kiln House" (1970). This rocker is their fourth album. I still remember buying this in High School and although many nicesongs  I didn't think it was as good as previous albums after they lost Peter Green. The YouTube sample is an old R&B song "Hi Ho Silver" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TjnxhqYv1E . . . . .bucko

Cab Calloway, Hi De Ho Man (1973)

Monday/s lunch record is "Cab Calloway, Hi De Ho Man (1973)". Today we listen to sides 2 & 3 of this double album. More big fun with his big band a swingin' and Cab's vocals scatting and swooning his high jive. That cat is all reet, the YouTube sample is the title hit "Hi De Ho Man"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-kJqM7he9o . . this is a super short film of Cab singin' dancin' and leadin' his band 1934 , , , love it . .bucko 

Cozy Cole And His Big Seven Play / Jimmy McPartland Plays Hoagy Carnichael (1956)

Friday's lunch record is " Cozy Cole And His Big Seven Play / Jimmy McPartland Plays Hoagy Carnichael (1956).This hazz treat is filled with top caliber musicians playing many of the classic standards of the time. "Caravan",Honeysuckle Rose', "Perdido", "My Blue Heaven", "Stardust", 'Georgia On My Mind". This remarkable album has the feel of these cats jammin' in an afterhours jazz club somewhere in the dark of the inner big city. Very fun  music, I like the small big band swinging sound. The YouTube sample song is" Caravan" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIJeTc-vG0o . . . . . . bucko

Freddy King, Gives You A Bonanza Of Instrumentals (1963)

Thursday's lunch record is "Freddy King, Gives You A Bonanza Of Instrumentals (1963). This is a classic album of mid sixties blues rock instrumentals. It is unfortunate that he doesn't have vocals on this. The cover art is brilliant which desribes his outstanding guitar work. Silly titles for the songs which is typical for early rock & blues. "Low Tide", "Manhole", "Fish Fare", "Funnybone", how about "Surf Monkey" ? Regardless the names this is a fun rockin' R&B album on King Records. The YouTube sample song from this album is "Nickleplated" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkPxaVkpLIg . . . . . . . .bucko

Fats Domino Sings Million Record Hits (1964)

Wednesday's lunch record we will listen to is "Fats Domino Sings Million Record Hits" (1964). This is a fine collection of Fats successful recordings. Fats Domino is one of the few blues singer musician that had become a mainstay in the fledgling Rock & Roll and  Pop indusry. His nusic is grounded in the New Orleans jazz jump tradtion. The best session men played on his many hits which were mostly written and produced by Dave Bartholomew. Songs include " I Want To Walk Yo Home", I'm Ready", "I'm Gonna Be A Wheel Someday" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Country Boy" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MfgCrfO9Jg . . . . .  .Lee Allen Sax Solo, Herb Hardesty Tenor sax  (1960) . . bucko

The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Electic Ladyland (1969)

Tuesday's lunch record is "The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Electic Ladyland (1969). Today we listen to sides B & C of this double album. I always have a great time enjoying the songs on one of the best pschedlic rock albums of the 60's. Jimi turned the world upside down with his music and still  does today. Todays featured song from this album is "Gypsy Eyes' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t_aS9JTeD8 . . . . . . . buckos

Cab Calloway Classics, Hi De Ho Man (1974)

Monday's lunch record is "Cab Calloway Classics, Hi De Ho Man" (1974). This is fabulous double album compilation of Cab's big songs from 1935-1947. Todays listen is sides 1 & 4. His big band swinging hijinks have been delighting fans for 8 decades. Some of the tunes are "Hoy Hoy", "Jumpin' Jive", & "Jungle King" and "Calloway Boogie". Cab's bands always included the top musicians in big  band jazz. The YouTube sample is "Everyone Eats When They Come To My House" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E03NZOIxGmQ . . . . . . bucko

Freddie King, Getting Ready (1971

Friday's lunch record was "Freddie King, Getting Ready (1971). This is an exciting blues album featuring the electric guitar of Freddie King and his mournful vocals. This album was produced by Leon Russell on his Shelter Records label he also plays piano on it. This includes some standards like "Dust my Broom", "Five Long Years", and "Walking By Myself". The YouTube sample is "Going Down" by Don Nix. This is a hard driving rockin' blues that has an pulsating rythm.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_ONyukSLqA . . . . bucko

Fats Domino, Cookin' With Fats (1973) r, 1956-62

Thursday's lunch record is "Fats Domino, Cookin' With Fats (1973) r, 1956-62". This is a doulble album compilation of many of his mid 1950's records. Todays listen is sides 2 & 3. Almost all of his music was written, produced and recorded by Dave Batholomew at his studio in New Orleans. Many hot session musicians like "Lee Allen" blowing those saucy sax solos appear. Fun time rockin' R&B. The YouTube sample from this album is "Ain't That Just Like A Woman" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWDpg48qOeY . . . . bucko

Jimi Hendrix Experience, Electrric Ladyland (1969)

Wednesday's lunch record is "Jimi Hendrix Experience, Electrric Ladyland" (1969). This is Jimi's third album. It is a doulble album so todays listens will be sides A & D. What a joy to listen to the greatest guitar player. Psychedlic rock once again. Many additional musicians appear along with the Experience, Buddy Miles, Al Kooper, Stevie Winwood. The YouTube sample is "Rainy Day Dream Away" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoV78n-qyi8 . . . bucko

Cab Calloway, Sings The Blues (1960)

Tuesdays lunch record is "Cab Calloway, Sings The Blues" (1960). A wonderful album of his 1940's songs recorded on Decca records. Songs include "Blues in the night", "One For My baby", I get the blues when it rains", "The birth of the blues", "I got a right to singh the blues", "Basin street blues" and more. The YouTube sample is "Blues In The Night". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90qMNhWsCHs 

Freddy King, My Feeling For The Blues (1970)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGRKO3xoAAY

Monday's lunch record was "Freddy King, My Feeling For The Blues" (1970). A tremendous blues album by the dynamic Freddy King. His hot guitar playing is flaming the creative blues riffs that tear tight from his heart. The arrangements are by Donnie Hathaway. King Curtis blows the tenor solo on "The Stumble" and its classic King. Cornell Dupree on guitar, Jerry Jermot on bass, George Stubbs on piano and Frank Wess on saxophone.