Sugarboy Crawford, James "Sugarboy" Crawford (1984) r.1954

Friday's lunch record is "Sugarboy Crawford, James "Sugarboy" Crawford" (1984) r.1954. This is a double album collection of his songs that he cut for Lenard Chess in 1954 for the Checker label. Today we listen to sides one and two. Strong New Orleans blues and rythm & blues singer , With his band the "Shaweez" that was chaanged by Chess to the "Cane Cutters" because Lenard prefered it.  Snooks Englin  plays guitar and Frank Fields on bass, SugarBoy vocals and piano. This is wild rompin'  r&b that makes you move. The YouTube sample song is "I Bowed On My Knees" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDWNsagS-B8 . . . . . bucko

Closed Today - No Lunch Record Today -

Country Joe And The Fish, Electric Music For The Mind And Body (1967)

Wednesday's lunch record is"Country Joe And The Fish, Electric Music For The Mind And Body" (1967). This is one of the first psychedelic albums to come out of San Fransico. This was heavy electric progressive explosive rock with no boundaries. Experience the sounds and the lights of an experential time. The trip is well worth it. The YouTube sample song is "Not So Sweet Martha Loraine" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBAA-g-1eUY . . . . . bucko

Count Basie, One O' Clock Jump (1957) r. 1941-1951

Tuesday's lunch record was "Count Basie, One O' Clock Jump" (1957) r. 1941-1951. This is a wonderful collection of Basie's big band  from the 1940's up to the early fifties. His tight orchestra honking out their bluesy swinging jazz.Many super musicians featured on these tracks. Freddy Green (guitar), Jo Jones (drums), Walter Page (bass), Buddy Tate & Illinois Jacquet (sax), Jimmy Rushing (vocal)  and many more. This is one of the cream of the crop albums. The YouTube sample song is "Ain't It The Truth"  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCoboaJkx-U . . . . bucko

Johnny Little John, Funky From Chicago (1973)

Monday's lunch record is "Johnny Little John, Funky From Chicago"  (1973). This blues album from one of Chicago's finest blues men. Johnny plays the life out of his guitar and has a quality singing voice. He is joined by Dave Meyers, Eddie Taylor and Fred Below. The YouTube sample is "Worried Head"  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkVKH3sspc4 . . . . bucko

The Original Love Potion No. 9, The Clovers (1961)

Friday's lunch record is "The Original Love Potion No. 9, The Clovers" (1961). This collection of songs recorded by the Clovers during the late 1950's. Their big hit from 1959 "Love Potion no.9" is the feature title song. Other songs include "Please Don't Mess With Me", "Out Here", "T.V. Fanatic", "Let Me Hold You", "Pen and Tablet" and others. This is fun vocal group harmony rock & roll issued on a budget record label. The YouTube sample song is "That's What I Will Be" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClzQ71x9LWs . . . . bucko

Elvis Costello, My Aim Is True (1977)

Thursday's lunch record is "Elvis Costello, My Aim Is True"  (1977). This is a great new wave punk rocker album. The song writing is nothing but brilliant. For his debut album he lit up the rock airwaves all over the rock world.. Each an every song  is smashing with each one better than the others. This is one of  the award winning albums to come out of the 1970's. The YouTube sample song is "I'm Not Angry"  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uff0h-zHuao . . . . bucko

Closed Today - No Lunch Record - Attend A Funeral

No Lunch Record Today -Wednesday

Count Basie, Basie's Best (1974) r. 1937

Tuesday's lunch record is "Count Basie, Basie's Best" (1974) r. 1937. This is a live recording of Count Basie's big band playing at the Medowbrow, Cedar Grove , New Jersey on Nov. 3, 1937.This is a twelve piece band featuring Lester Young on sax, Buck Clayton- trumpet, Walter Page- bass, Claude Williams- guitar, Jo Jones- drums, Jimmy Rushing- vocals. Some songs are "One O'Clock Jump, "Moten Swing", "Lady Be Good" along with others. Big band swing is the rule on the jazz scene. The YouTube sample song is "Flat Foot Floogie" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_wcjzTeiIw . . . . bucko

Little Walter, Confessin' The Blues (1974) r,1953-1963

Monday's lunch record is ".Little Walter, Confessin' The Blues" (1974) r,1953-1963. This collection of Little Walters early recordings on Chess records is on of the finest blues albums assembled.  Personel are Willie Dixon (bass, Fred and Dave Meyers (guitar), Robert Lockwood (guitar), Luther Tucker (guitar), Fred Below (drums), Otis Spann or Layfeyette Leake (piano), Buddy Guy appears on several tracks on guitar. This is a premeire must have album for blues lovers. The YouTube sample song is "It Ain't Right" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1jKdMg81XQ . . . . . bucko

The Best Of Sam Cooke (1962)

Friday's lunch record is "The Best Of Sam Cooke "(1962). This album is one of the finest collection of soulful rock to be organized on one record. The 12 songs are some of the sweetest , smoothest songs by one of the best entertainers of our time. This album is a strong canidate for the deert island list. Any record collector  needs this album in there collection. The YouTube sample song is "Having A Party" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-5zlj49ugk . . . . . bucko

Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Arned Forces (1978)

Thursday's lunch record is "Elvis Costello & The Attractions", Arned Forces (1978). Elvis's third album that ventures the rocky road of New Wave / Punk Rock. Fascinating, pulsating rock adventure for the progressive rocker. The YouTube sample song is "Two Little Hitlers" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1trgIWENOdQ . . . . . .bucko

Basie's Best, Count Basie And His Orchestra (1960) r. 1942-1946

Wednesday's lunch record is Basie's Best, Count Basie And His Orchestra" (1960) r. 1942-1946. This compilation of Counts hot big hits from the 1940's. Big band swing jazz played by the masters .His rythm section is intact and swindding hard, Freddy Green (guitar, Walter Page (bass), Jo Jones (drums) and Count on the 88's. Mosts of these recording feature his sixteen piece orchestra. . The YouTube sample song is "The Mad Boogie" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLByd3bmAdg . . . . . bucko  .

Little Walter, Chess Blues Masters Series (1976) r.1952-1959

Tuesday's lunch record is "Little Walter, Chess Blues Masters Series" (1976)  r.1952-1959. This is a double album compilation of Walter's Chess recordings. Today we listen to sides 3 and 4. Many great songs, "It's Too Late", "Boom Boom Out Go The Lights", "Just Your Fool" and many others. Willie Dixon on bass, Fred Below (drums), Luther Tucker and Robert Lockwood guitars. Little Walter harp and vocals. The YouTube sample song is "Thuderbird"  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1r3Ea7uCJKA . . . bucko 

Arnett Cob And His Mob - DinahWashington (1977) r. 1952

Monday's lunch record is "Arnett Cob And His Mob - DinahWashington In Concert" (1977) r.1952. This is a live recording of one of the pioneers on the jazz saxophone. Arnett spent many years ib the Milt Larkin orchestra where he played alongside Illinois Jacquet. This is a nice intimate setting for an evening of jazz. Dinah joins his ensemble for four of the tracks.  Cootie Williams sits in on trumpet for "I Got It Bad (and that ain't good)". The YouTube sample song is "Jumpin' The Blues" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSLOMWcRc4k . . . ..this is from a different record , , , , bucko

Crow Music (1969)

Friday's lunch record is "Crow Music" (1969). This album is from a local Minneapols Rock & Boogie band that was active in 1969-1972. They were a rough rockin' band that had much national success with their hit "Evil Woman". The band was originally named "South 40" in 1967-68, in '69 they brought in the drummer from the "Castaways" which hah the hit song "Liar, Liar" and cchanged the name to "Crow".  The YouTube sample song is "Evil Woman" 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZp9j1gU3Qc . . . . . .bucko

Count Basie and His Orchestra - 1937 (1975)

Thursday's lunch record is "Count Basie and His Orchestra - 1937"   (1975). These sides were recorded at two dates in 1937 at the Savoy Balrroom.This is early big band jazz swinging hard with his tight rythm section and a full compliment of horns. In this band are Freddy Green (guitar), Walter Page (bas), Jo Jones (drums), Buck Clayton (Trumpet),  Lester Young (sax), along with others and of course Basie on the piano. Great foot tappping record. The YouTube sample is "Good Morning Blues"  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhFFXHr8iO0 . . . .  Jimmy Rushing vocal . . . bucko

Little Walter, Chess Blues Master Series (1976) r. 1952- 1957

Wednesday's lunch record is "Little Walter, Chess Blues Master Series" (1976) r. 1952- 1957. This is a double album, a compilation of the many blues songs he recorded for the Chess label.  Today we will listen to sides one and two. This is Chicago blues at its best, Walter is accompied by the top musicians at the time. Willie Dixon, Robert Lockwood , Jimmy Rogers, Louis Meyers, Luther Tucker, Muddy Waters and Fred below. The YouTube sample song is "Juke"  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1chywuX_6Q . . . bucko

Tommy Dean, Deanie Boy Plays Hot Rythm And Blues (1989) r.1949-1955

Tuesday's lunch record is "Tommy Dean, Deanie Boy Plays Hot Rythm And Blues" (1989) r.1949-1955. This obscure compilation by the Tommy Dean orchestra are singles he cut for the Miracle label the States label and for Vee-Jay record label. Tommy is on piano leading a hot sextet that included six saxophones. These are based out of Chicago. He experienced mild success for a decade playing this hot jump music. The YouTube sample song is "Deanie Boy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkMsUcgS6Ag . . . . . bucko

The Climax Blues Band (1969)

 Monday's lunch record is "The Climax Blues Band" (1969). A blues rock group out of London that had a bit of a mellower side to them than other british rockers. An enjoyable listen. The YouTube sample song is "Crazy About My Baby" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETUO82ngEqw . . . . . bucko

Count Basie And The Kansas City 7 (1962)

Fridays lunch record is "Count Basie And The Kansas City 7 " (1962). This album is the small band from Count Basie's orchestra. Simpler and sleek jazz featuring Freddy Green on guitar, Ed Jones on bass, Sonny Payne on drums, Frank Foster on sax, Eric Dixon on tenor sax or flute and Frank Wess  flute and of course Count leading on piano or organ. A very solid swinging small band jazz album. The  YouTube sample is "I Want A Little Girl"  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BEs_JGxgXU . . . . bucko