John Hammond, Southern Fried (1970)

Friday's lunch record is "John Hammond, Southern Fried" (1970). Wonderful blues tock album, John once again samples songs by the blues legends. A strong electric flavor to this discand the addition of a horn secttion. Songs include "Shake For Me", "Don't Go No Further", You'll Be Mine" (Willie Dixon), "Nadine" (Chuck Berry),  plus eight other dynamite tracks. The YouTube sample song is "Nadine" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vFv_fM6Y8s . . . .bucko

The Ray Charles Story Volume One (1962) r. 1952-1956

Thursday's lunch record is "The Ray Charles Story Volume One" (1962) r. 1952-1956.  This is a super collection of Ray's hot rockin' Atlantic recordings from the early fifties. R & B was the music that was shaking the world apart and these tracks made it on to the air and into juke boxes, many refered it to rock & roll. Nine of the 15 tracks were Ray's songs, "I've Got A Woman". "Halleujah I Love Her so", "This Little Girl Of Mine", "Don't You Know" along with the others. The famous "Mess Around"was a huge hit is included on this album. The YouTube sample song is "Mary Ann" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93fwxtgCBjA . . . . bucko

Blue Cheer, Vincebus Eruptum (1968)

Wednesday's lunch record is "Blue Cheer, Vincebus Eruptum" (1968). This album is a landmark record the big start of heavy , heavy loud blues based rock. A tinge of psychedelic flavor is added in with a big burst of ferocity. This three piece power rock grroup made  the rock scene come alive with this their debut album.  There is only three songs per side, there version of "Eddie Cochrans" Summertime Blues along with "B.B. Kings" Rock me Baby plus four more. This album was recorded loud and should be played and enjoyed loud. The Youtube sample song is "Parchment Farm"  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tapfbMD4nyM . .bucko

Butterbeans & Susie (1976) r.1960

Tuesday's lunch record is "Butterbeans & Susie" (1976) r.1960. This record was released on the Classic Jazz label (CJ) 29. Recorded in 1960 it is a thrill to listen to this comedy duo perform . This is comedic jazz or blues, Old style vaudeville type of tempo or pace to this somewhat bawdy humor and song. Musicians areEddie Heywood (piano), Leonard Gakin (bas), Jimmy Crawford (drums), Gene Sedeic (clarinet), Benny Morton (trrombone), Earl Warren (sax). This is a fun romping good time album. The YouTube sample song is from 1927 "Deal Yourself Another Hand" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFVQMyJAavA . . . bucko

John Hammond, I'm Satisfied (1972)

Monday's lunch record is "John Hammond, I'm Satisfied" (1972). This great blues album was recorded on Colimbia Records and produced by Delaney Bramlett. John lays down his versions of many blues standards. like "Further Up The Road" and "From Four Unttil Late". The YouTube sample song from this album is "From Four Untill Late". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JteKpN9xkV8 . . . . bucko

Ray Charles. Modern Sounds In Country And Western Music (1962(

Friday's lunch record is "Ray Charles, Modern Sounds In Country And Western Music" (1962). I have heard it said and have seen it in print claiming this album to be the best of all time. This is argueably a landmark album.in American music but my jury isn't that quick to agree. Ray's work integrating two musical forms, soul and country into a new package of bigger than life sound was more than just pleasing it was a huge successful hit. This is a must have record that is always a joy to listen to. The YouTube sample song is "Worried Mind"  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Rm22EhiVtU . . . . bucko

Cream, Fresh Cream (1967)

Thursday's lunch record is "Cream, Fresh Cream" (1967). This the debut album for the power rock group from England. Eric Clapton on guitar formerly of the Yardbirds and John Mayall's Blues Breakers. Jack Bruce on bass and vocals formerly with Manfred Mann, Graham Bond and John Mayall. Ginger Baker on drums, formerly with Graham Bond organization. Hit songs from this release include "I Feel Free" and "I"M So Glad". The strong blues roots drive this power rock trio. The YouTube sample song from this album is " I Feel Free" (live version) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvO_emk9JxA . . . . bucko

Harold Betters, Out Of Sight and Sound (1966)

Wednesday's lunch record is "Harold Betters, Out Of Sight and Sound" (1966). A wonderful jazz album recorded on Reprise records. Harold is a tasteful  skilled trombone jazz misician. This album has smany big hits of the day. "Watermellon Man",  "On A Clear Day", "Unchained Melody", "When A man loves A Woman", along with many others. It is a fun delightful listen of what was big in the mid sixties. There isn't any songs from this album on YouTube so for a  sample song this one is from an earlier record here  is "Do Anything You Wanna" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdCLpEAxvn0 . . . . bucko

John Hammond - (1963)

Tuesday's lunch record is"John Hammond" (1963). This is his introductory solo first album whene he was 20 years old. Already he is well versed in the mississippi delta blues. On this album the focus is playing his versions of many classics from the master bluesmen. "Two Trains Running" (Muddy Waters), "Give Me A 32-20" (Crudup), "Maybelline" (Berry), "Crossroads" (Robert Johnson), "See That My Grave Is Kept Clean" (Blind Lemon Jefferson), "This Train (Big Bill Broozny) alon with many others. The YouTube sample song is "This Train" (Big Bill Broonzy) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rECS0t8q90M . . . . bucko

Rock 'n Roll, Claud Cloud And His Orchestra (1955)

Monday's lunch record is "Rock 'n Roll, Claud Cloud And His Orchestra" (1955). This is one super early rock & roll album that screams with the dynamic tenor sax of Sam "The Man" Taylor. This recording is on MGM records and is loaded with swinging high stepping drive mom & dad bonkers loud dance music. The top studio musicians accompany "Sam The Man" on this frantic disc, Saan has been one of the key honkers to create this new music which swept the nation. The YouTube sample song is "High Winds"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SP_Gjd4qnk . . . . bucko

Cream, Wheels Of Fire (1968)

Friday's lunch record is "Cream, Wheels Of Fire" (1968). This album is a double gate fold album. Disc one is studio recordings and disc two is live recorded at the Fillmore. This is powerful late sixties somewhat psychedelic bang it out loud rock and roll. This album is at its best with the volume up, up! Big hit song on this record is "White Room". Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker hit on all cylinders for this rrock classic. The YouTube sample song is "Born Under A Bad Sign"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5u8aARWAv4 . . . . .bucko 

Kenny Burrell, Up The Street 'Round The Corner Down The Block (1974)

Thursday's lunch record is "Kenny Burrell, Up The Street 'Round The Corner Down The Block" (1974). Jazz at it's funky best. Kenny's pure imaginative guitar playing is nothing short of brilliance. This album recorded for the Fantasy label has these musicians contributing on the six tracks. Jerome Richardson (flute), Richard Wyands (piano), Andy Simpkins (bass), Lenny McBrown (drums), Mayuto Correa (percussion). This album has a even steady relaxing feel to it, quite plesant listen. The YouTube sample song is "Juice"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HD-zdKQOrS4 . . . . bucko

John Hammond, Source Point (1971)

Wednesday's lunch record is "John Hammond, Source Point" (1971). This great rock blues album features many traditional blues that have become standards then and still today.Songs such as "Got Love If You Want It" (Muddy Waters), "Mellow Down Easy" & "Tell Me Mama"(Little Walter), along with many others. Charlie Otis plays drums and Billy Nichols on bass.This is a fine blues album, descriptive and boiling with raw feeling. The YouTube sample song is "My First Plea"  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oFCM7XTP_E. . . . . bucko

Ray Charles, Spotlight On - Vol, II (1962)

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Tuesday's lunch record is "Ray Charles, Spotlight On - Vol, II "(1962). This album features Ray and his trio along with the George Browwn orchestra. These blues and r&b tracks are reissued on the Pickwick record label.Songs include "Blues Before Sunrise", "Sentimental Blues", "St Pete Florida Blues"out of the 10 tracks. This is the early Ray Charles trio and a relaxing romp. The Youtube sample song is"Alone In The City" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB84KJ16qfA . . . .bucko 

Cream, Disraeli Gears (1967)

Monday's lunch record is "Cream, Disraeli Gears" (1967). This a a classic pyshchedlic rock and roll album rooted in the blues. This is one of the most desirable of all the Cream records. Two monster hits from this album are "Strange Brew snd "Sunshine Of Your Love" of the eleven included tracks. A powerful musical rock driven by Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker. The YouTube sample song is "Take It Back" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZmhjNVyfe4 . . . . bucko

George Benson, Tell It Like It Is (1969)

Fridays lunch record is "George Benson, Tell It Like It Is" (1969). This fine album sifts through funk soul jazz with a a bit of latin flavor thrown in to make it savory. It was recorded at three different sessions for A&M records. A host of top musicians are included such as Richard Tee (piano), Bob Bushnell or Jerry Jemott (bass), Leo Morris (drums), Arthur Clark, Joe Farell (sax) and many more.George's guitar playing is explorative tastey fun leading this excellent jazz album. The YouTube sample song is "Dontcha Hear Me Callin' To Ya" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CA1xlDwe6XE . . . . bucko

John Hammond, Big City Blues (1964)

Thursday's lunch record is "John Hammond, Big City Blues" (1964). This is an album of folk country blues electrified. John sings these blues classics with intense feeling. Songs include "I'm Ready", I'M  A Man"', "Backddoor Man", "My Babe", "No Money Down" and others. This is a very down to the basics blues record that is always fun to listen to. The YouTube sample song is "Barbeque Blues"  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-dHn9oT8FY . . . . .bucko

Goree Carter and his Hepcats, Rock Awhile (1983) r.1949-51

Wednesday's lunch record is "Goree Carter and his Hepcats, Rock Awhile" (1983) r.1949-51. This album is a  collection of hot rythm and jump blues that was recorded on the Freedom label. Goree on guitar along with two saxophones, trumpet, piano, bass and drums. Many rock fans attribute his song "Rock Awhile" (1949) as the very first rock & roll record. Others attribute Ike Turner with his "Rocket 88" (1951) to be the first rock & roll record. His playing style influenced many other r&b guitarists, T-Bone Walker, B.B. King and Chuck Berry. The YouTube sample song is "Hoy, Hoy" (1949)  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kP5iJPA5Ju4 . . . . bucko

Joe Cocker, Joe Cocker (1969)

Tuesday's lunch record is "Joe Cocker, Joe Cocker" (1969). This is the outstanding blues rock album that ignited a new generation propelling its listeners to embrace the blues. The Grease band and Leon Russell are the backing musicians along with a bevy of backup singers. Merrie Clayton, Bonnie Bramlet, Rita Coolidge. Songs include"Dear Landlord" (Dylan), "Lawdy Miss Clawdy" (Lloyd Price), "Something" (Harrison) along eith seven others. The YouTube sample song from this classic is "Delta  Lady" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYmKWXawC1c . . . . bucko

George Benson, Body Talks (1973)

Monday's lunch recocd is "George Benson, Body Talks" (1973). This album is a blend of jazz- soul and funk jazz. The brilliant guitar work of George Benson is accompanied by the top musicians  in jazz funk. Harold Mabern on electric piano, Ron Carter (bass), Jack Dejohnette (drums).The YouTube sample song is "Plum"  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCW3MsDgVVI . . . .  bucko

John Hammond, The Best Of (1970)

Friday's lunch record is "John Hammond, The Best Of"  (1970). This blues collection is a double album. Today's listen is ro sides three and four. John's versions of some standards like "Big Boss Man", Keys To The Highway", "Who Do You Love?", "See That My Grave Is Keept Clean" and "Drop Down Mama" along with others. He is a soulful strong player with a deep feeling for the blues. The YouTube sample song is " Big Boss Man" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPeEM6rgCvI . . . . bucko

Chubby Checker, Your Twist Party With The King Of Twist (1961)

Thursday's lunch record is "Chubby Checker, Your Twist Party With The King Of Twist" (1961). Yes folks today we are moving and grooving and twisting away. It is a party. A Twist party, Twelve rockin' twistin' songs to listen and dance to. This craze saw many versions of hit or popular tunes done with a twistin' feel/ "Rock Arpund The Clock, "Hound Dog". "Whole Lotta  Shakin' Join' On", and others. Of course "The Twist and "Twistin U.S.A.". The YouTube sample song is "Blueberry Hill" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8LqNUWozsU . . . . bucko

Joe Cocker, I Can Stand A Little Rain (1974)

Wednesday's lunch record is "Joe Cocker, I Can Stand A Little Rain" (1974). This is an album of supreme rock and rythm and blues. This the fourth album for Joe it is laden with an all star cast of musicians and singers. Many of these tracks became monster hits, "Put Out The Light", You Are So Beautiful", "I Can Stand A Little Rain". This is an album that is of desert island status. The YouTube sample song is "I Get Mad"  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hr1f0VSZtKQ . . . . bucko