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Instrumental Golden Goodies Vol. 13 (1963)

Instrumental Golden Goodies Vol. 13 (1963)

Wednesday's lunch record is an instrumental rock and r&b collection of popular songs from the early 1960's. This album was one out of 19 volumes issued on Roulette records. This copy is a sealed mint one that will remain unplayed. Some song titles are ; "Red River Rock" Johnny & The Hurricanes", "Soul Twist" (King Curtis), "Ram'-Bunk-Shush" (Joey Dee), "Rinky-Dink" (Baby Cortez) "Wigtgle Wobble" (Les Cooper), "El Watusi" (Ray Barretto) "Clouds" (The Spacemen) along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Beatnik Fly" (1960) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6ow31K4Tzw . .bucko 

Jimmy Smith, Got My Mojo Working (1965)

Jimmy Smith, Got My Mojo Working (1965)

 Tuesday's lunch record is by jazz organist Jimmy Smith. This fun romp through  many standards including Muddy Waters hit "Got My Mojo Working" and Ellington's immortal "C Jam Blues". They turn up the rock blues with the Rolling Stones "I Can't Get No Satisfaction and Jerry Lee Lewis's "High Heel Sneakers", Premier jazz musicians include; Kenny Burrell (guitar), Ron Carter (bass),Grady Tate (drums), Ernie Royal (trumpet), Phil Woods (alto sax)Romeo Penque (tenor sax) and Jerome Richardson (baritone sax). The YouTube sample song is "Mustard Greens" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvbuKtG64iw . . bucko

The Best Of Sam & Dave (1969)

The Best Of Sam & Dave (1969)

Monday's lunch record is this collection of hits by Sam & Dave. Great R&B , soul hits written by Isaac  Hayes, Sam Cooke and Eddie Floyd song by this powerful duo. Recorded on Atlantic records. Songs include : "Hold On I'm Coming", Soul Man", I Thank You", "You Got Me Hummin'" along with others. The YouTube sample song is " When Something Is Wrong With My Baby" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gjnk2l5aFXY . . bucko

T-Bone Walker, Very Rare (1973)



T-Bone Walker, Very Rare (1973)

Friday's lunch record is by the great bluesman T-Bone Walker. This is a double album and todays listen is sides one & four. This album on Reprise Records produced by Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller. It is treated to a myriad of guest performers.  Some of the musicians are : Dizzy Gillespie (trumpet), David 'Fathead' Newman (tenor sax), Larry Carlton (guitar), Wilton Felder (bass), Gerry Mulligan (baritone sax), Zoot Sims (tenor sax), James Booker (keyboards), Paul Humphrey (drums), Charles Brown (piano), Sweet Inspirations (back-up vocals), Herbie Mann (flute), and many more. They cover many of his classic blues songs he's written. The YouTube sample song is " Every Day I Have The Blues" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kysbe4_7uPA&list=PLQ4zwFxCQxeXIodBQyPCK6yoBZTJxns7k&index=9 . . . bucko

Various, Golden Goodies Vol 15 (1963)

Various, Golden Goodies Vol 15 (1963)

 Thursday's lunch record is a collection of pop rock and r&b songs from the rock n' roll play list. This compilation was issued by the budget label Roulette. This issue is Vol. 15 out of the 19 that ere released. Songs include "Rockin' In The Jungle" (The Eternals), "The Letter" (Medallions), "Hide Away" (Four Esquires), "Zoom, Zoom Zoom" (Collegians), "Symbol Of Love" (G-Clefs), "Hey Senorita" (Penguins) and others. The YouTube sample song is "Light A Candle" (Beverly Anne Gibson) 1957 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXyIbMRTudE . . bucko

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Jimmy Smith, Hoochie Coochie Man (1967)

Jimmy Smith, Hoochie Coochie Man (1967)



Wednesday's lunch record is the fine organ work of Jimmy Smith. This jazz collection is a well orchestrated venture with Oliver Nelson providing the arrangements. A full horn section adds depth and expression to the bluesy jazz compositions.
Musicians include; Bob Cranshaw, Richard Davis (bass), Kenny Burrell (guitar), Grady Tate (drums). The YouTube sample song is "TNT" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZK1SmKDncQ . . bucko

The Shirelles Greatest Hits Vol. ll (1967)

The Shirelles Greatest Hits Vol. ll (1967)

 Tuesday's lunch record is a collection of hit songs by The Shirelles. Fourteen tracks covering the early to mid 1960's. One of the first girl soul vocal groups they made an impact on rock and R&B music. Songs include; "I Met Him On A Sunday", Boys", "Foolish Little Girl", "Don't Day Goodnight", "Sha La La", "Thank You Baby", "What Is Love", "Please Be My Boy Friend", "To Know Him Is To Love Him", "Walking Along", "Maybe Tonight" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "What Does A Girl Do" (1963) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbFMeb24MqI . . bucko

T-Bone Walker, Stormy Monday Blues (1973)

T-Bone Walker, Stormy Monday Blues (1973)

Monday's lunch record is the early 70's album by T-Bone Walker. This is the blues that only T-bone can sing and play. He covers many of his classics along with simple gritty blues played from his deep soul, Songs include "Stormy Monday Blues", "Glamour Girl", "That Evening Train", "(Youl'll Never Finf Antone) To Be A Slave Like Me", "Left Home When I Was A Kid" and others. The YouTube sample song is a jazzed up tempo version of "Stormy Monday Blues" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71ziaI4nZxE . . bucko

Gotham House Party (1986) r. 1949-1956



Gotham House Party (1986) r. 1949-1956

Friday's lunch record is the compilation of honkin' R&B from the vaults of the Gotham label. This album features all unreleased material by obscure hot  sax led R&B combos from the early 1950's. Artists such as Jimmy Preston, Sax Gill, T.N.T. Dribble, Frank Motley, Johnny Sparrow, Eddie Cole, Tiny Grimes and others. This is a rompin' stompin' record to get your feet tapping and pulse pumping. Jump blues here it comes. The YouTube sample song is "Drinking Beer" (1949) - J.B. Summers/Tiny Grimes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYMca52bhkQ . . bucko

Johnny Hammond Smith, Here It 'Tis (1970)



Johnny Hammond Smith, Here It 'Tis (1970)

Thursday's lunch record is by Johnny 'Hammond' Smith. this seventies jazz album was recorded on Prestige Records. Jonny Hammond Smith on organ, Houston Person (tenor sax), James Clark *guitar), Jimmy Lewis (Fender bass), Eddie Gee or Bernard Purdie (drums). Johnny is a tasteful inventive organist this album is a testament to his talent and imagination. The YouTube sample song is "Here It 'Tis" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nTmbhKDYgo  . . bucko

The Supremes, We Remember Sam Cooke (1965)

The Supremes, We Remember Sam Cooke (1965)

Wednesday's lunch record is The Supremes tribute album to Sam Cooke. The entire Motown album consists of cover songs of the late legendary singer - song writer. Songs include : "You Send Me", "Cupid", "Chain Gang", "Bring It On Home To Me", "Only Sixteen", "Havin' A Party", "Shake", "A Change Is Gonna Come", "(Ain'T That) Good News" and others. Sam Cooke was an unusual and unique talent deserving of this tribute honoring his tremendous musical work. The YouTube sample song is "Bring It On Home To Me" (1965) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7JzOK2KMYQ . . bucko

T-Bone Walker, T-Bone Jumps Again (1981) r. 1946-49

T-Bone Walker, T-Bone Jumps Again (1981) r. 1946-49

Monday's lunch record is a collection of 1940's blues recordings by the Texas blues master T-Bone Walker. One of the pioneers of the electric guitar. He was an innovative stylist who influenced countless rock, blues and jazz musicians. These mid 40's tracks demonstrate the unique creative musical that T-Bone brought to the stage and the recording industry. The YouTube sample song from this album is "T-Bone Jumps Again" (1947) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTITjWr72tc . . bucko

Rootin' N' Tootin (1985) r. 1954-59



Rootin' N' Tootin (1985) r. 1954-59

Friday's lunch record is a super hot collection of mid 50's honking screaming  R&B greats. A collection put together by Charley Records from London England. This album features songs by Big Jay  McNeely, Julian Dash, Grant Jones, Al Smith, Red Holloway, King Kolax, Jimmy Witherspoon and Floyd Valentine. This collection is for those who like their music to honk with the sax player blowin' his brains out. The YouTube sample song is "Fussin' N' Lovin' (1954) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2_GNkxrDJQ . . bucko

Leon Spencer, Louisiana Slim (1971)

Leon Spencer, Louisiana Slim (1971)

Thursday's lunch record is the second album from Leon Spencer. This album was recorded on Prestige records a premier jazz label. An outstanding soul-jazz organist that learned in the style of Lonnie Smith. Personnel are ; Leon Spencer (Organ), Grover Washington Jr. (tenor sax, flute), Virgil Jones (trumpet), Melvin Sparks (guitar), Idris Muhammed (drums) and Buddy Caldwell (conga). The YouTube sample song is "Louisiana Slim" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I5uVnw1i5o . . bucko 

Diana Ross & The Supremes Join The Temptations (1968)

Diana Ross & The Supremes Join The Temptations (1968)

 Wednesday's lunch record is the splendid Supremes and the Temptations together. Motown brought these two together for a TCB TV special. This album reached number #2 on the charts. The entire album consisted of covers; "Ain't No Mountain High Enough", "I Second That Emotion", "This Guys in Love With You" "Funky Broadway", "A Place In The Sun", "Sweet Inspiration", "Then", "The Impossible Dream" along wit others. The YouTube Sample Song Is "Funky Broadway" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn1YAtRXpTs . . bucko



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T-Bone Walker, Hot Leftovers (1985) r. 1950-53



T-Bone Walker, Hot Leftovers (1985) r. 1950-53

Tuesday's lunch record is a collection of rare T-Bone Walker recordings. These are some tracks either unreleased or not previously included in album format. Recorded for Imperial Records in the early 1950's they contain the blues only T-Bone can play, that unique guitar style which made him famous. Some tracks are with the Dave Barthlomew band in New Orleans. Featuring Dave on trumpet, Lee Allen (alto sax), Herb Hardesty (tenor sax) and Frank Fields (bass). The YouTube sample song is "I'll Always Be In Love With You" (1953) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXmg_1BhJrc . . bucko

Floyd Dixon, Opportunity Blues (1976) r. 1948-61



Floyd Dixon, Opportunity Blues (1976)  r. 1948-61

Monday's lunch record is a collection rhythm & blues by the piano playing singer Floyd Dixon. These recordings were made in Los Angeles and Houston. Some songs with Johnny Moore & the three  blazers. Maxwell Davis's orchestra backs on some tracks.  The YouTube sample song is "Telephone Blues" (1950) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYR1Js79IZA . . bucko