Buddy Guy, Hold That Plane (1972)

Friday's lunch record is "Buddy Guy, Hold That Plane" (1972). This A tremendous Chicago style blues played and sung by Buddy guy. Musicians on this album include Phillip Guy (rythm guitar), A.C. Reed (tenor sax). Gary Bartz (alto sax). Junior Mance (piano), Ernest Johnson (bass) and Jesse Lewis (drums). They cover Herbie Hancock's "Watermelon Man" and "I'm Ready" by Willie Dixon along with five other songs. The YouTube sample song is "Hold That Plane" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFUzsZbFovo . . . bucko.

Jesse Belvin, Mr Easy (1960)

Thursday's lunch record is "Jesse Belvin, Mr Easy" (1960). This fine vocal soul album is cool jazz, rythm & blues. This was his last album which was recorded shortly before his death in a car crash the world lost an enormous talent. Some of the tracks are "In The Still Of The Night", Blues In The Night",Angel Eyes", "It's All Right With Me", "Making Whoopee" and others. The YouTube sample sing is "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg9sb-dIoWc . . . . bucko.

The Byrds, Turn, Turn, Turn (1966)

Wednesday's lunch record is "The Byrds, Turn, Turn, Turn" (1966). This is classic landmark folk rock album that swept the nation. This young group of musicians took the popular song "Turn, Turn, Turn" oenned by Pete Seeger. JimMcguinn (guitar) adapted this tune when he worked with Judy Collins in 1963. The other guitar player is David Crosby, Chris Hillman (bass) and Mike Clark (drums). The YouTube sample song is "Wait And See" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-jBoA-_ZMg . . . bucko

Harry Belefonte, Calypso (1956)

Tuesday's lunch record is "Harry Belefonte, Calypso" (1956). This was a giant hit album that stayed a number one selling record for several months. Hary Belafonte layed that cutting blues edge into his music from Jamaica and the islands. His musical style helped pave the way for the onslaught of raggae music. These sounds frrom the Caribbean are joyful and enticing. The YouTube sample song from this album is "Brown Skin Girl" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEbtg-akYDA . . . bucko 

Buddy Guy, Buddy And The Juniors (1969)

Monday's lunch record is "Buddy Guy, Buddy  And The Juniors"(1969). A really enjoyable acoustic blues album with Buddy guy on acoustic guitar and vocals. Junior Wells blowing harmonica and sharing with vocals. Junior Mance on piano.The YouTube sample song is "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TswPMB34pus . . .bucko

Jesse Belvin, But Not Forgotten (1959)

Friday's lunch record is "Jesse Belvin, But Not Forgotten "(1959). This passionate soul album embraces the rythm and rock songs hat were so big in the mid to late 1950's. Songs include "Sentimental Reasons", "Don't Close The Door", I Want To Know Why", the popular "Goodnight My Love", "Girl Of My Dreams" plus others. The YouTube sample song is the hot rockin' "I'll Mess You Up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPikc7cC5Uw . . . . .bucko

Elvin Bishop, Struttin' My Stuff (1975)

Thursday' lunch record is "Elvin Bishop, Struttin' My Stuff" (1975). This mid seventies rock album has deeep roots to the boogie blues that Elvin Bishop was schooled in. Many high energy party influenced blues rock to energize everybody. This album contains the huge radio hit "Fooled Around And Fell In Love" sung by Mickey Thomas. The YouTube sample song is "I Love The Life I Lead" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHawgc2hHEQ . . . . bucko

The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Time Out (1959)

Wednesday's lunch record is "The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Time Out" (1959). This is a stand out jazz exploration album. Dave takes the listener on a trip through many different time signatures. Instead of the traditional 4/4 time used in most jazz, blues and rock we are introduced  to an array of different tempo's.  There is 9/4time, 3/4 time, 6.4 time and on the giant hit "Take Five" it is played in 5/4 time . Dave (piano) is joined by Paul Desmond (sax), Eugene Wright (bass) and Joe Morello on (drums) The YouTube sample song is "Everybody's Jumpin'"  (in 6/4) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABISLEchYLE . . . bucko. .

J.B. Hutto & The Hawks, Masters Of Modern Blues Vol. 2 (1967)

Tuesday's lunch record is"J.B. Hutto & The Hawks, Masters Of Modern Blues Vol. 2" (1967). This is the blues, Chicago style blues, that is, J.B takes the vocals and guitar. His specialty is the bottleneck guitar. He was influenced by the great Elmore James and matered the technique and took it to new heights within the blues idiom. On this record he is joined by Johnny Youn (guitat, Big Walter Horton (harmonica), Lee Jackson (bass) and Fred Below (drums).  Eight of the ten songs are his compositions. The YouTube sample song is "Pet Cream Man"  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCiG-Y3KSH8 . . . . bucko

Hank Ballard And The Midnighters (1957)

Monday's lunch record is "Hank Ballard And The Midnighters" (1957). A great mid fifties rocker,. Fun exciting driving rythm with plenty of soulful harmonies. Some would call this rythm & blues, some say the sound is rock & roll, the music speaks for its self as incredile fun. The Youtube sample song is "Let 'Em Roll" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mh0j-NaCfm4 . . . .bucko

Badfinger, Magic Christian Music By (1970)

Friday's lunch record is "Badfinger, Magic Christian Music By"  (1970). This album came out on the "Apple" record label. Three of the songs were included in the movie "Magic Christian" The song "Come And Get It" was written by Paul McCartney which was a rock radio hit.. Many of the tracks have a distinct Beatles similarity. Several of the songs were songs remixed recordings that they had recorded under their previous name "The Iveys". A timely record in the power pop rock arena. The YouTube sample song is "Come And Get IT'  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk57K4OGrAg . . . bucko

Ray Bryant, Lonesome Traveler (1966)

Thursday's lunch record is"Ray Bryant, Lonesome Traveler" (1966). This is a fine jazz recording of Ray massaging the notes from his piano and his trio of bass and drums. They are joined by a couple of horns to layer in that soulful feel. It has a clean earthy expression with that soft touch of sophistication. This certainly a quality jazz adventure. The YouTube sample song is "Lonesome Traveler" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXg7veqSsgE . . . . bucko

Earl Hooker, Sweet Black Angel (1969)

Wednesday's lunch record is "Earl Hooker, Sweet Black Angel" (1969). Straight up Chicago blues by the slide guitarist Earl Hooker. This album was recorded in Los Angeles for the Blue Thumb record label. This record was produced by his former band leader during the ffifties, Ike Turner. Earl was well known for his guitar skills and was respected by some of the best. Albert Collins, B.B. King and Jimi Gendrix. The YouTube sample song is "I Feel Good"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMb9gvjrCP4 . . . bucko

Hank Ballard And His Midnighters, The One And Only (1960)

Tuesday's lunch record is "Hank Ballard And His Midnighters, The One And Only" (1960). Another great rockin'album by the master showman Hank Ballard.This album is on the King records label. Blaring guitar led r&b geared for the rock and roll crowd..They do their version of the monster hit "Kansas City" along with "House With No Windows", "Move, Move, Move" and "Everybody Does Wrong Some Time" along with eight other tracks. The YouTube sample song is "Cute Little Ways"  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ranss9WDDZo . . . . .bucko

The Flying Burritto Bros., Last Of the Red Hot Burritos (1972)

Monday's lunch record is "The Flying Burritto Bros., Last Of the Red Hot Burritos (1972)". This was the last of four albums recorded of the Burrittos. This is a fine example of the strength of country rock during this period. Musicians include "Chris Hillman, "Grhm Parsins", "Al Perekins", "Michael Clark" along with many others, The YouTube samplw song is ""Six Days On The Road"  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MB1j2C9PQvQ . . . . bucko

Pearl Baley, Pearl Baley (1957)

Friday's lunch reord is "Pearl Baley" (1957). This early selftitled album debuted on the Coral label in 1957. Splendid exciting showing for the entertaining singing and show stopper talent. It is strong heavily produced show jazz with that soulful edge. Songs include "The Birth Of The Blues", It Takes Two To Tango". She is funny comedic songstress with great appeal to a wide audience. Pearl Baley is one of the queens of entertainment. The YouTube sample song is "Toot Toot Toosie Goodbye" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_45eiA0DCao . . . . bucko

John Lee Hooker, Born In Mississippi Raised Up In Tennessee (1973)

Thursday's lunch record is "John Lee Hooker, Born In Mississippi Raised Up In Tennessee" (1973). A grind it out blue's with that down home driving rhythm. John's pulsating talkin' style lyrics creat interest and souful feeling, Hohn Lee on vocals and guitar, Luther Tucker on guitar, Gino Skaggs on bass. Mark Naftalin on piano. Many others on horns, drumsbass and Sugarcane Harris on violin. There is nothing from this album om  YouTubeso I am highlighting is big "Boom, Boom! "for the sample song " http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSnQ0bdHW0s . . . . bucko

Hank Ballard And The Midnighters, Finger Poppin' Time (1960)

Wednesday's lunch record is "Hank Ballard And The Midnighters, Finger Poppin' Time" (1960) . This is a fun rock & roll romp. Strong guitar driven rythm and blues that the teen age dancers go wild and have a ball. The title tune "Finger Poppin Time" becane a huge hit for the Midnighters, The YouTube sample somg is "Give It Up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo8Ls37ES1E . . . . bucko 

Bill Black's Combo, Let's Twist Her (1962)

Tuesday's lunch record is "Bill Black's Combo, Let's Twist Her" (1962). The hot new dance craze that took the world by storm. Everybody jumped on the bandwagon to cash in on this new trend. Dance groups  show bands, pop to soul even big bands were grinding out twist records. Young folks and old alike were diggin' doing this new dance and buying twist records. On this album there is their versions of songs popular  at the time. "Night Train', "Corrina Corrina", "Johnny B. Goode" and "My Girl Joseohine: and "Slippin' And Slidin" all with adding the word twist behind it. Quite a fun album, the YouTube sample song is "Twist Her" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoCmxqAWPJM . . . . bucko

Ray Bryant, Slow Freight (1967)

Monday's lunch record is "Ray Bryant, Slow Freight" (1967). This is a delightful jazz recording with Ray  playing many big band hits using his small band. Ray on piano,  Richard Davis (bass), Freddy Waits (drums), Art Framer & Snooky Young (trumpet & flugelhorn). It has an even relaxed feel and is a nice listen. The YouTube sample song is "Slow Freight"   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIDrO-V9qY4 . . . bucko