Jerry Butler, The Sagittarious Movement (1971)

Jerry Butler, The Sagittarius Movement (1971)

 Friday's lunch record is a pop soul album by vocalist Jerry Butler. This album released in 1971 on the Mercury record label. some personnel are Donny Hathaway (piano), Robert Bowels (guitar), Cleveland Eaton (bass),Cliff Davis (tenor sax), Morris Jennings (drums) and others. Songs include "Walk Easy My Son", "Simple Country Girl", "Let Me Be", "Windy City Soul" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Sail Away" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG15Svx1IPI . . bucko

Buddy Johnson, Wails (1959)

Buddy Johnson, Wails (1959)

Thursday's lunch record is by the Buddy Johnson orchestra. This big band R&B early rock n' roll album was a stereo issue released in 1959 on the Mercury record label. It was originally issued as a Mono recording in 1957. All songs composed by Buddy Johnson. His sister Ella Johnson and Floyd Roland are featured vocalists along with Buddy who sings a couple of songs. Songs include; "Goodbye Baby Here I Go", "They All Say I'm The Biggest Fool", "I Don't Care Who Knows", "Lil Dog", "You'll Get Them Blues", "Since I Fell For You", "Baby Don't You Cry", "Minglin' ", "Please Mr. Johnson" , "I Wonder Where Our Love Has Gone", "I Cry", "Stop Pretending". The YouTube sample song is "You'll Get Them Blues" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oF8pZijWfko . . bucko

The Rolling Stones, Between The Buttons (1967)

The Rolling Stones, Between The Buttons (1967)

Wednesday's lunch record is a rock album by The Rolling Stones The Between The buttons album released in 1967 on London records. It contains 12 songs written by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and the Stones. Songs are; "Let's Spend The Night Together". "Yesterday's Papers", "Ruby Tuesday", "Connection", "She Smiled Sweetly", "Cool, Calm & Collected", "All Sold Out", "My Obsession" , "Who's Been Sleeping Here?", "Complicated", "Miss Amanda Jones", "Something Happened To Me Yesterday". The YouTube sample song is "Ruby Tuesday" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK7m1yjUH4g . . bucko

Eddie Harris, How Can You Live Like That? (1977)

Eddie Harris, How Can You Live Like That? (1977)

Tuesday's lunch record is a  jazz / funk album by saxophonist Eddie Harris. This album released in 1977 on the Atlantic records label. The personnel is; Eddie Harris (electric saxophone, piano, vocals), Ronald Muldrow (guitar), Cedar Walton (piano), Bradley Bobo, Ron Carter (bass), Paul Humphreys, Billy Higgins (drums) and others. Songs are; "How can I Find Some Way To Tell You", "Love Is To Much To Touch", "How Can You Live Like That?", "Get Down With It", "I'd Love To Take You Home", "Come Dance With Me", "Bird Of Stone", "Ambidextrous", "Nothing Else To Do". The YouTube sample song is "How Can You Live Like That?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4blHnhKR2n4 . . bucko

Jerry Butler, Ice On Ice (1969)

Jerry Butler, Ice On Ice (1969)

Monday's lunch record is pop soul album by soul singer Jerry Butler. This released in 1969 on the Mercury label.  It contains 11 songs most written by Gamble & Huff several by Jerry Butler. Songs include; "Moody Woman", "A Brand New Me", "Been A long Time", "Close To You Love", "Since I Lost You Lady", "What's The Use Of Breaking Up?", When You're Alone", "I Forgot To Remember", ""Got To See If I Can Get Mommy To Come Back Home", "Don't Let Love Hang You Up", "Walking Around In Teardrops". The YouTube sample song is "Since I Lost You Baby" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alzI6lEweBs . . bucko

Ella Johnson With Buddy Johnson & His Orchestra. Say Ella (1983) r. 1942-1957

Ella Johnson With Buddy Johnson & His Orchestra. Say Ella (1983)   r. 1942-1957

Friday's lunch record is a R&B / big band rock reissue of the Ella John. Ella the vocalist with her brother Buddy Johnson's swinging orchestra. This jump music was recorded between 1942 and 1957. This album was released in 1983 on the Jukebox Lil label of Mr. R&B records. It includes 16 songs written by Buddy Johnson; "Stand Back And Smile", "I Don't Care Who Knows", "Did You See Jackie Robinson Hit That Ball", "Satisfy My Soul", "Hittin' On Me". "Don't Shout At Me Daddy". Mush Mouth", "One More Time" along with others. The YouTube sample song is " That's How I Feel About You" (1953) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da4Ium86A0E . . bucko

The Rolling Stones. December's Children (and everybody's) (1965)



The Rolling Stones. December's Children (and everybody's) (1965)

Thursday's lunch record is by The Rolling Stones, This early rock& roll / blues album was released on London records. The personnel are; Mick Jagger (vocal, harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar), Brian Jones (guitar), Bill Wyman (bass), Charlie Watts, (drums), Jack Nitzsche, Ian Stewart (piano). Songs include "She Said Yeah","Talkin' About You" (C. Berry), ""You Better Move On" (A. Alexander), "Look What You've Done" (M. Morganfield), "Route 66" (B. Troup), "Get Off My Cloud" (N. Jagger), "I'm Free" (M. Jagger), "As Tears Go By" (M. Jagger). "Gotta Get Away" (K. Richards), "I'm Moving On" (H. Snow). The YouTube sample song is "Look What Youv'e Done" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XlzeRJk7BA . . bucko

Eddie Harris, Instant Death (1972)

Eddie Harris, Instant Death (1972)

Wednesday's lunch record is a jazz / funk album by saxophonist Eddie Harris. This 1972 album is released on Atlantic records. This innovative new blend of electronics used in blowing and singing through the saxophone and using a wah-wah pedal reaches new heights. The personnel is Eddie Harris (electric saxophone). Ronald Muldrow (electric guitar), (Rufus Reid (Electric bass), Billy James (drums), Richard Abrams (electric piano), Henry Gibson (conga). Songs are; "Instant Death", "A Little Wes", "Zambezi Dance", "Summer's On Its Way", "Nightcap", "Superfluous", "Tampion". The YouTube sample song is "Instant Death" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elv3SYtqxe8 . . bucko

Gene Chandler & Jerry Butler, One & One (1970)

Gene Chandler & Jerry Butler, One & One (1970)

 Tuesday's lunch record is a soul / funk album by the duo Gene Chandler & Jerry Butler. This 1970 album is on the Mercury record label. Each vocalist has huge individual recordings in their name. The pairing for this album produced many great songs. Songs include; "You Just Can't Win (By Making The Same Mistake)", "The World Keeps Changing", ""I Found That I Was Wrong", "Sho' Is Groovin' ", "One Hand Washes The Other", "Mail Call Time", "Be Yourself", "Everybody Is Waiting", "Ten And Two (Take The Woman Off The Corner)". Personnel includes; Gene Chandler (vocal), Jerry Butler (vocal) & musicians. The YouTube sample song is " Ten And Two" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gr1uT_TLI4 . . bucko

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Buddy Johnson & His Orchestra, Buddy Johnson Wails (1974) r.1957

Buddy Johnson & His Orchestra, Buddy Johnson Wails (1974) r.1957

 Monday's lunch record is a reissue album of Buddy Johnson titled Wails. This reissue came out in the early 1970's on Trip records. The original album was released in 1957 on the Decca record label. Buddy's orchestra was a big band R&B /Jazz group that was one of the creators of rock & roll. All songs are composed by Buddy Johnson. One of his vocalists was his sister Ella. Songs included are; "Goodbye Baby Here I Go", "They Sat I'm The Biggest Fool", "Lil' Dog", Since I Fell For You", "Baby Don't You Cry", "Minglin' ", "Please Mr. Johnson" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Stop Pretending" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6GmocYprEA . . bucko

Buddy Johnson, Wails (1957)

Mitch Ryder And The Detroit Wheels, Breakout...!!! (1966)

Mitch Ryder And The Detroit Wheels, Breakout...!!! (1966)

Friday's lunch record is a rock n' roll album by Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels. This 1966 album is on New Voice records. Vocalist Mitch Ryder knew how  to ignite a crowd with hard pounding solid rockers. Songs include; "Walking The Dog (R. Thomas)", "In The Midnight Hour" (S. Cropper)", "Little Latin Lupe Lu" (B. Medley),"Breakout" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Devil With A Blue Dress On / Good Golly Miss Molly " https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN2ykJnzJwA . . bucko  

Bonnie Raitt, Bonnie Raitt (1971)

Bonnie Raitt, Bonnie Raitt (1971)

Thursday's lunch record is the self titled debut album Bonnie Raitt. This folk / blues album was recorded and released in 1971 on Warner Brothers records. It was produced by Willie Murphy and featured many of his band members from the Bumblebee's. It was recorded by Dave Ray. The personnel is; Bonnie Raitt (vocals,acoustic, slide guitar), Junior Wells (harp), A.C. Reed (tenor sax), Willie Murphy (piano), Freebo (bass), Peter Bell (electric guitar), Maurice Jacox (baritone sax), Douglas Sturgeon  (trombone)  & others. Songs include; "Bluebird", "Mighty Tight Woman", "Big Road", "Since I Fell For You", "Woman Be Wise" & others. The YouTube sample song is " Walking Blues" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zzMDR5vWZ8 . . bucko

Eddie Harris, Free Speech (1970

Eddie Harris, Free Speech (1970

Wednesday's lunch record is a jazz / funk album by saxophonist Eddie Harris. This 1970 album released on Atlantic records. The personnel is Eddie Harris  (electric saxophone, reed trumpet), Jodie Christian (electric piano), Louie Spears( bass, Fender bass), Billy Hart Drums, Felix Henry (percussion). Songs are: "Wait Please", Boogie Woogie Bossa Nova", "Penthology", "Bold And Black", "The Things You Do", "Free Speech". The YouTube sample song is "Boogie Woogie Bossa Nova" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgIbyaCq0Yc . . bucko 

 

Jerry Butler, You & Me (1970)

Jerry Butler, You & Me (1970)

 Tuesday's lunch record is a funk/soul album by vocalist Jerry Butler. This 1970 album is on the Mercury record label. It is produced by Gamble & Huff with arrangements by Donny Hathaway. Songs include; "I Could Write A Book", "One Woman Man", "Tammy Jones", "Real Good Man", "Something In The Way (She Moves)", "Ordinary Joe", "Life's Unfortunate Sons", "No Money Down", "Winter Of A Loving Heart", "You And Me". The YouTube sample song is "Real Good Man" by Donny Hathaway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m17HUBXuC9s&list=PLLrvRjKR6NsWtz-kxCP9oh34z1nZE7sfD&index=4 . . bucko

Buddy Johnson Orchestra, Go Ahead & Rock Rock Rock (1960)

Buddy Johnson Orchestra, Go Ahead & Rock Rock Rock (1960)

 Monday's lunch record is a big band blues album by Buddy Johnson. This album is a reissue from 1960 on the Forum record label. It was originally issued in late 1958 on  Roulette records. Buddy Johnson's orchestra  featured his sister Ella Johnson on vocals along with Lee Thomas on vocal. Songs include; "Go Ahead And Rock Rock Rock","Real Fine Frame"," Down Yonder", "Get On Down The Road", "Sliding Horns", "Don't Fail Me Baby", "Walk 'Em", "You Better Change Your Ways", "Small Taste", "I'm Tied Crying Over You", "Going To New York", "My Humble Plea". The YouTube sample song is "Get On Down The Road" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0S5qetSiig . . bucko

Paul Revere & The Raiders. Greatest Hits (1967)

Paul Revere & The Raiders. Greatest Hits (1967)

 Friday's lunch record is a collection of hits by the 1960's pop / rock band Paul Revere & The Raiders. This album released in 1967 on the Columbia records label. It contains the majority of there most popular songs. They include; "Steppin' Out", "Just Like Me", "Kicks", "Hungry", " "The Great Airplane Strike", "Good Thing", "Ups And Downs" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Kicks" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84L7wRSg2Vk . . bucko

Eddie Harris, I Need Some Money (1975)

Eddie Harris, I Need Some Money (1975)

Thursday's lunch record is a funk / jazz album by saxophonist Eddie Harris. This 1975 album is on the Atlantic record label. The personnel is; Eddie Harris (tenor saxophone, piano, vocal), Richard Muldrow (guitar), Bradley Bobo or Rufus Reid(six string bass), Calvin Barnes (drums), along with others. The songs are; "I Need Some Money", "Get On Down", "Time To Do Your Thing", "Carnival", "I Don't Want Nobody", "Bumpin' ","That's It". The YouTube sample song is "I Need Some Money" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx3UPbonQwA . . bucko

Jerry Butler, The Gift Of Love (1968)

Jerry Butler, The Gift Of Love (1968)

 Wednesday's lunch record is by R&B singer Jerry Butler. This 1968 album combines R&B with pop soul songs. The album is on the Sunset label of Liberty records. Songs include; "The Gift Of Love", "Teardrops From My Eyes", "Give Me Your Love", "Butterfly", "The Lights Went Out", "September Song", "Don't Take Your Love From Me", "Come Back, My Love", "If You Let Me", "I Was Wrong". The YouTube sample song is "The Lights Went Out" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlRXXM5M-jE . . bucko

Young Jesse, Hit, Git & Split (1982) r. 1954-1959

Young Jesse, Hit, Git & Split (1982) r. 1954-1959

Tuesday's lunch record is an R&B / rock English reissue of 1950's singer writer Young Jesse. This 1982 reissue album is on the English Ace record label. The original songs issued in the mid 1950's on the Modern record label. Obediah Jesse and Richard Berry were members of the vocal group the Flairs. They each had individual careers and helped pave the rock n' roll sound track of the 1950's. Songs include "Hit, Git & Split", "Don't Think I Will", "Do You Love Me", "Mary Lou", " "Lonesome Desert", "I Smell A Rat", "Here Come Henry" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Hot Dog" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6KYZVbuVlk . . bucko

Bonnie Raitt, Give It Up (1972)



Bonnie Raitt, Give It Up (1972)

Monday's lunch record is a blue / rock album by Bonnie Raitt. This 1972 album was released on Warner Brothers records. Songs include; "Give It Up Or Let It Go", "Nothing Seems To Matter", "I Know", ""If You Gotta Make A Fool Of Someone", "Love Me Like A Man", "Stayed Too Long At The Fair", "Under The Falling Sky", "You Got o Know How To", "You Told Me Baby" The YouTube sample song is "Give It Up" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB933MZpJK0 . . bucko

Eddie Harris, (& His Electric Saxophone) Plug Me In (1968)

Eddie Harris, (& His Electric Saxophone) Plug Me In (1968)

Friday's lunch record is a jazz/funk album by innovative saxophonist Eddie Harris. This 1968 album was released on Atlantic records. The personnel is; Eddie Harris (tenor sax, electric sax) Heywood Henry (baritone sax), Charles Rainey, Melvin Jackson, Ron Carter (bass), Jodie Christian (piano), Grady Tate, Richard Smith (drums), Joe Newman (trumpet) and others. The songs are; "Live Right Now", "It's Crazy", "Ballad (For My Love)", "Lovely Is Today", "Theme In Search Of A T.V. Commercial", "Winter Meeting". The YouTube sample song is "Live Right Now" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAafnlFeaTM . . bucko

Maxine Brown, Maxine Brown's Greatest Hits (1967)

Maxine Brown, Maxine Brown's Greatest Hits (1967)

 Thursday's lunch record is a soul album by vocalist Maxine Brown. This 1967 collection of her all star hits was released on the Wand record label. Songs include; "All In My Mind". " Funny", Ask Me", " "Anything For A Laugh", "Since I Found You", "Little Girl Lost", "One In A Million", "Soul Serenade" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "All In My Mind" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHqDKGKIHSk . . bucko