Gene Chandler, There Was A Time (1968)

Gene Chandler, There Was A Time (1968)

 Wednesday's lunch record is a soul album by Gene Chandler. This 1968 album is on Brunswick records. Songs include "Those Were The Good Old Days", "Never Give You Up" (Gamble & Huff), "Blind Heart", " Since You've Been Gone" (A. Franklin), Laughter To Tears', There Was A Time (J. Brown), "Pit Of Loneliness", "Teacher Teacher", "Cowboys To Girls", "Fooling Around", Lonely Avenue" (D. Pomus). The YouTube sample song is "There Was A Time" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71YIU2DMMw8 . . bucko

Joe Liggins, Joe Liggins & His Honeydrippers (1981) r.1947-1957

Joe Liggins, Joe Liggins & His Honeydrippers (1981) r.1947-1957

 Tuesday's lunch record is by Joe Liggins and his Honeydrippers.  This 1981 album is a reissue from P-Vine records of Vivid Sound, Tokyo Japan. These early 1950's records were from Specialty records. Songs include "The Honeydripper", I've Got A Right To Cry", "pink Champagne", "Rhythm In The Barnyard", "Boogie Woogie Lou", The Big Dipper", "Rain, Rain, Rain" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Whiskey. Women & Loaded Dice" (1954) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0NRaxW9spI . . bucko

The Shadows Of Knight, Gloria (1966)

The Shadows Of Knight, Gloria (1966)

 Monday's lunch record is mid 60's rock/blues album by The Shadows Of Knight. This 1966 debut album of the Chicago teen band is on Dunwich records. They had a significant hit with Van Morrison's song Gloria. The other material on this album are covers of Chicago blues/rock songs. Songs are; "Gloria" (Morrison), "Light Bulb Blues", "Got My Mojo Working" (McKinley), "Boom Boom" (Hooker), "Let It Rock" (Berry), I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man" (W. Dixon) along with others. The YouTube sample song is "I Just Want To Make Love To You" (W. Dixon) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgto3_JVS04 . . bucko

Eddie Harris, Mean Greens (1966)

Eddie Harris, Mean Greens (1966)

Friday's lunch record is by Jazz saxophonist Eddie Harris. This Atlantic records album was released in 1966. It contains seven songs six of which are Eddie Harris compositions. The personnel is Eddie Haris (tenor saxophone, electric piano), Cedar Watson (piano), Sonny Phillips (organ), Ray Codington (trumpet), Ron Carter (bass), Billy Higgins or Bucky Taylor (drums), Ray Barretto (congos, bongos).  The songs are "Mean Greens", "It Was A Very Good Year", "Without You", "Yeah Yeah Yeah", "Listen Here", "Blues In The Basement", "Gon' Home". The YouTube sample song is "Mean Greens" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yibgqq9N1Ds . . bucko

Gene Chandler, The Gene Chandler Situation (1970)

Gene Chandler, The Gene Chandler Situation (1970)

 Thursday's lunch record is by R&B soul singer Gene Chandler. This 1970 album is his first for the Mercury record label. It is in the pop R&B /soul genre and contains his hit song "Groovy Situation". The others songs are; "Simply Call It Love", "Hallelujah I Love Her So" (R. Charles), "Not The Marrying Kind", "Give Me A Chance", "Am I Blue", "Bright Lights And You Girl", "Hey Little Angel", "Unforgettable", "It's Your Love I'm After". The YouTube sample song is "Simply Call It Love" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8U7wjj6IUA . . bucko

Jimmy Liggins, I Can't Stop It (1981) r.1947-1951

Jimmy Liggins, I Can't Stop It (1981) r.1947-1951

 Wednesday's lunch record is by R&B jump blues guitarist and The Drops Of Joy. This is a reissue album released in 1981 on Swedish Mr. R&B record label. The 16 tracks are from the Specialty label dating from 1947-1951. The majority have an up-tempo feel to his blues. Jimmy Liggins (guitar, vocal), & small 5 piece jump band with 2 tenor saxs, piano, bass and drums. Songs include "I Can't Stop It", "Move Out Baby", "That Song Is Gone", ""Brown Skin Baby", "I'll Never Let You Go" and Others. The YouTube sample song is "I Can't Stop It" (1947) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07EsWrp7tFA . . bucko

Doug Sahm, Doug Sahm And Band (1973)

Doug Sahm, Doug Sahm And Band (1973)

Tuesday's lunch record is by Doug Sahm. This 1973 album is on the Atlantic records label. A fun musical blend of Texas blues, country, old-time, folk and Tex Mex. An all star cast of musicians contributed to this work. Doug Sahm (vocal, electric  & acoustic guitar),Dr. John (organ, piano), Bob Dylan (vocal, guitar, harp), David Bromberg (dobro, slide guitar), David Fat-Head Newman (tenor sax),Jack Barber (bass), George Rains (drums) and others. Songs include "Is Anybody Going To San Antoine?", ""Poison Love", "WallFlower", Papa Ain't Salty" along with others. The YouTube sample song is " Me And Paul" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoQmiSN3hVg . . bucko
 

Eddie Harris, The Exciting Eddie Harris (196?)

Eddie Harris, The Exciting Eddie Harris (196?)

Monday's lunch record is sides 3 &4 of the double gate-fold reissue album of Eddie Harris. This album is from the late 1960's of many of Eddie Harris's early recordings he made for the Vee-Jay record label. This album is reissued on the Kent label of Modern/Crown recordings. Eddie Harris on tenor saxophone and his four piece jazz quartet. Songs are; "Cutting Out", "Just Friends", "These Foolish Things", "Velocity", "Olifant Gesang", "Moonglow",  "Secret Love", "Alicia"  . The YouTube sample song is "Velocity" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx-7vFRSGqU . . bucko

Curtis Mayfield, Curtis (1970)

Curtis Mayfield, Curtis (1970)

 Friday's lunch record is the debut solo album by Curtis Mayfield. This album released in 1970 on the Curtom label and distributed bt Buddah records. All songs are written and produced by Curtis Mayfield. The album is solid soul/funk material. Songs are: "(Don't Worry) If There Is Hell Below We're All Gonna Pay", "The Other Side Of Town", "Wild And Free". "The Makings Of You", "Miss Black America", "Move On Up", "We The People Who Are Darker Than Blue", "Give It Up". The YouTube sample song is "Wild And Free" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUMq-wqXYUI . . bucko

 

Joe Lutcher, Joe Joe Jump (1982) r. 1947

Joe Lutcher, Joe Joe Jump (1982) r. 1947

 Thursday's lunch record is a reissue of early R&B jump blues recordings of Joe Lutcher. His small jump combo recorded the sixteen songs included in this 1983 Charly R&B album for the Capitol recording co. in 1947. The personnel are; Joe Lutcher (vocal, alto sax), Bill Ellis (tenor sax), Leon Beck (baritone sax), Karl Georg (trumpet), L.H. Morrow (piano), Ulysses Livingstone (guitar), Bill Cooper or Bea Booker (bass), Booker Hart (drums). Tracks are; "No Name Boogie", "Strato Cruiser", "Shuffle Boogie" "Bagdad Bebop" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Mo Jo Jump" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCfaAk2QNa0 . . bucko

Doug Sahm, Groover's Paradise (1974)

Doug Sahm, Groover's Paradise (1974)

 Wednesday's lunch record is by Doug Sahm. This album is on the Warner Bros. label released in 1974. It is a mix of Texas blues, rock and Tex Mex treats. Doug Sahm (guitar, piano vocals), Stu Cook (bass), Doug Clifford (drums), Frank Roberts (alto sax), Ron Stawlings (tenor sax), Gary Potterson (stel guitar),John Wilmerth (trumpet). Songs include "Groovers Paradise", "Devil Heart", "Houston Chicks", "For The sake Of Rock And Roll!", Beautiful Texas Sunshine", "Just Groove Me", "Girls Today (Don't Like To Sleep Alone)", La Cacuchuata", "Her Dream Man Never Came", "Catch Me In The Morning". The YouTube sample song is "Groovers Paradise" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdVbPFjLj1M . . bucko

Eddie Harris, The Exciting Eddie Harris (196?)

Eddie Harris, The Exciting Eddie Harris (196?)

Tuesday's lunch record is a double reissue  album by jazz saxophone great Eddie Harris. This album is a reissue of what appears to be tracks from the Vee-Jay record label from the early 1960's.The record is on the Kent record label which is a subsidiary label of the Modern/Crown label. Todays listen is sides 1 & 2 of this double gate-fold album. Songs include "Fontessa", "God Bless The Child", "Little Girl Blue", "A.M. Blues", "Gone Home", "A.T.C.", "Down", "Laura", "Green Dolphin Street". The YouTube sample song is "God Bless The Child" (1961) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzHGni5a3uw . . bucko

Compost, Take Off Your Body (1972)

Compost, Take Off Your Body (1972)

Monday's lunch record is the debut funky jazz-fusion album by Compost. The personnel are Jack DeJohnette (electric clavinet, organ, drums, vibes), Jack Gregg (bass), Bob Moses (drums, vocal), Jumma Santos (congas, percussion), Harold Vick (tenor saxophone, flute).  The songs are; "Take Off Your ody", "Thinkin'", "Bwaata", "Happy Piece", "Country Song", "Sweet Berry Wine", "Funky Feet", "Inflation Blues". The YouTube sample song is "Sweet Berry Wine" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8SiMBs7UqU . . bucko

Jack McVea And His Door Openers, Two Timin' Baby (1986) r. 1945-1947

Jack McVea And His Door Openers, Two Timin' Baby (1986) r. 1945-1947

Friday's lunch record is a jump blues reissue album of Jack McVea's orchestra. This jumpin' fun R&B is from 1945- 1947 and is reissued in 1986  by the Swedish record company Mr R&B records on the Jukebox Lil label. Jack McVea the band leader and tenor saxophonist is backed by a six piece group, They had a huge hit with "Open The Door Richard" and were very much in demand in the Los Angeles area. There are 16 tracks including "Scrub, Sweep & Mop", "House Party Boogie", "Swing Man" and others. The YouTube sample song is "Frantic Boogie" (1946) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItX26ZbrK0M . . bucko

Steely Dan, Aja (1977)

Steely Dan, Aja (1977)

 Thursday's lunch record is by the soft jazz- pop- funk band called Steely Dan. This 1977 Gate-Fold album was released on ABC records. The personnel are Denny Dias, Larry Carlton (guitar), Chuck Rainy (bass), Joe Sample (keyboards), Paul Humphey. Bernard Purdie (drums) and others. The songs are "Black Cow", "Aja", "Deacon Blues", "Peg", "Home At Last", "I Got The News", "Josie". The YouTube sample song is "Home At Last" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGMjGaiIxtY . . bucko

Eddie Harris, Exodus To Jazz (1961)

Eddie Harris, Exodus To Jazz (1961)

Wednesday's lunch record is the debut album of Eddie Harris. This album was released in 1961 on Chicago's Vee Jay records. This jazz album highlights his unique saxophone jazz playing and his creative compositions. His five piece band personnel are Eddie Harris (tenor saxophone), Joseph Diorio (guitar), William Yancy (bass), Willie Pickens (piano), Harold Jones (drums). Songs include; "Exodus", "Alicia", "Gone Home", "A.T.C.", "A.M. Blues", "Little Girl Blue", "Velocity", "W.P.". The YouTube sample song is "A. M. Blues" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NnWHAFtaL4&list=PLzJE9ZnPTAErQcPmCkgSNnXfWC4D8Ki6q&index=5 . . bucko

Randy Crawford, Everything Must Change (1976)

Randy Crawford, Everything Must Change (1976)

 Tuesday's lunch record is by Randy Crawford. This jazz/pop soul album is her debut album for Warner Bros. recordings (1976). Personnel; Randy Crawford (vocals), Joe Sample (keyboards), Larry Carlton (acoustic guitar), Robert Popwell (bass), James Gadson (drums), Harold Vick (tenor sax) along with others. Song include "Everything Must Change', "I Let You Walk Away" (N. Sedaka), "Something So Right (P/ Simon), "Don't Let Me Down (Lenin McCartney) and others. The YouTube sample song is "Gonna Give Lovin' A Try"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDXQs-OYaK0 . . bucko

Oscar McLollie & Honey Jumpers, Roll Hot Rod Roll (1989) r. 1953-1955

Oscar McLollie & Honey Jumpers, Roll Hot Rod Roll (1989) r. 1953-1955

 Monday's lunch record is by Oscar McLollie & His Honey Jumpers. This 1989 reissue 10" album is on the ACE record label. Ten of the  hot up tempo jump R&B tracks they recorded in 1953-1955 for the Modern record label are included. Songs are; "Roll Hot Rod Roll', "Lollypop", "Mama Don't Like It", "Hot Banana", "Wiggle Toe", "The Honey Jump Part 1 & Part 2", "Hey Lolly Lolly", "What You Call 'em Joe", "Love Me Tonight". The YouTube sample song is "Mama Don't Like It" (1954)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=posdISaThfE . . bucko

Sam The Sham And The Pharaohs , The Sam The Sham Review (1965)

Sam The Sham And The Pharaohs , The Sam The Sham Review (1965)

 Friday's lunch record is by the 1960's rock showman Sam The Sham and the Pharaohs. This 1965 album is on the MGM record label. Sam the Sham is the lead vocalist backed by three female singers and a four piece band of guitar, bass, drums and saxophone. This album contains eleven tracks;; "Black Sheep", "Struttin'". "I;m Not A Lover Anymore", "Leave My Kitten Alone", "Wanted Dead Or Alive", "You Can't Turn Me Off", " "The Cockfight" "Let It Eat" and others. The YouTube sample song is "Let It Eat" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT0aJQtFRPE . . bucko

Eddie Harris, Sculpture (1969)

Eddie Harris, Sculpture (1969)

Thursday's lunch record is by jazz saxophonist Eddie Harris. This album released in 1969 on the Buddah Record label. The seven tracks are being reissued from earlier recordings made for the Veejay record label they also appeared on the reissue album titled "For Bird and Bags". Songs include; "Salute To Bird", "I'm As Happy As I Want To Be", "The River Nile", "Salute To Bags", "Samba De Orfeu", "Only The Lonely", "Checkmate". The YouTube sample song is "Salute To Bags" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhhmkIFW8_U . . bucko

Clarence Carter, Sixty Minutes With Clarence Carter (1973)

Clarence Carter, Sixty Minutes With Clarence Carter (1973)

Wednesday's lunch record is the southern soul blues of Clarence Carter. This 1973 album is on the Fame record label of United Artists Recording. The tracks are; "I'm The Midnight Special", "Heartbreak Woman", "Sixty Minute Man", "I Love You", "Love's Trying To Come To You", "Next To You", "Run Out Of Time", "It Was Nice While It Lasted", "And They Say Don't Worry", "I Got Another Woman". The YouTube sample song is "I'm The Midnight Special" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bgwe0ocOrNg . . bucko

Big Jay McNeely & His Band, Swingin' (1984)

Big Jay McNeely & His Band, Swingin' (1984)

Tuesday's lunch record is a collection of classic and unreleased R&B tracks by sax honker Big Jay McNeely. This 1984 album is on Big J records. It includes songs from the 1950's and early 1960's. "Flying Home", "There Is Something On Your Mind", "Back..Shack..Track". "I Got The Message", "Minnie","Oh No, Daddy-O", "Blue Couch Boogie", "After Midnight" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Minnie" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCTrXsb5SgU . . bucko

Savoy Brrown, A Step Further (1969)

Savoy Brrown, A Step Further (1969)

Monday's lunch record is by the English blues / rock band Savoy Brown. This 1969 album is on the Parrott record label of London records. The band was formed in 1965 and is still active after 50 years. The lead guitar of Kim Simmons along with the vocals of Chris Youlden. They carried a full horn section on many tracks. Songs include "Made Up My Mind", "Waiting In The Bamboo Grove","Life's One Act Play", "I'm Tired", "Where Am I", "Savoy Brown Boogie", "I Feel So Good", "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On", "Little Queenie", ""Purple Haze", "Hernando's Hideaway". The YouTube sample song is "Made Up My Mind" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyjSEwZGmEs . . bucko