Various, Super Oldies Of The 50's Vol. 3 (1986)

Various, Super Oldies Of The 50's Vol. 3 (1986)

Friday's lunch record is Super Oldies Of the 50's Vol. 3. This reissue rock and R&B album is on the Trip label. There are 20 songs  by the original artists. Popular songs include "The Great Pretender" (Platters), "Long Tall Sally" (Little Richard), "The Girl can't Help It" (Little Richard). "Over And Over" (Bobby Day), "Whole Lotta Shakin' Gong On" Jerry lee Lewis), "Sh Boom" The Crew Cuts" along with others. The YouTube sample song is " Pretty Girls Everywhere" (Eugene Church 1959) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbtbmMr0ihw . . bucko

Gene Phillips And His Rhythm Aces Vol. 1 (1986) r.1947-53

 Gene Phillips And His Rhythm Aces Vol. 1 (1986) r.1947-53

Thursday's lunch record is  Gene Phillips and his rhythm aces. This jump blues album is a reissue on ACE records, London England. 17 tracks previously recorded for the Modern label during 1947-1953. Gene on guitar and vocals, many different musicians in and out of his band including Maxwell Davis (sax), Jake Porter (trumpet). This collection represents many of his good time music. The YouTube sample song is "Women, Women, Women" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4uOgq_UKlE . . bucko

Various, Super Oldies Of The 50's Vol. 5 (1984) r.1954-59

Various, Super Oldies Of The 50's Vol. 5 (1984) r.1954-59

 Wednesday's lunch record is the compilation "Super Oldies Of The 50's Vol. 5. This album on the Trip label, it contains 20 hits from the 1950's by the original artists. Songs include "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" (The Platters), "The Stroll" (The Diamonds), "My True Love " (Jack Scott), "Tequila" (The Champs),"Red River Rock" (Johnny & The Hurricanes), "And That Reminds Me" (Della Reese) along with others. The YouTube sample song is "For Your Precious Love" (Jerry Butler) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFYqz1yv0WM . . bucko

Elvis Presley, Elvis' Golden Records (1958)

Elvis Presley, Elvis' Golden Records (1958)


 Tuesday's lunch record is Elvis' Golden Records. This album is on RCA Victor and contains the hits he had which sold a million copies. This album came out prior to him leaving for the army. Songs include " Hound Dog", "Loving You", "All Shook Up", Heartbreak Hotel", "Jailhouse Rock", Love Me", "Too Much", "Don't Be Cruel", "Love Me Tender" along with others. The YouTube sample song is " Treat Me Nice" (1957) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1GiimKSTTU . . bucko

Various, Vol. 2 Rhythm 'N' Blues Sweet N' Greasy (1968) r. 1952-57

Various, Vol. 2 Rhythm 'N' Blues Sweet N' Greasy (1968) r. 1952-57

Monday's lunch record is the compilation Rhythm 'N' Blues - Sweet 'N Greasy. This album is Vol. 2 of obscure rhythm & blues recordings from the mid 1950's that were never released at the time. This album is on Imperial records. All unheard tracks by artists and vocal groups that are lost to time that were recorded on Alladin or Imperial. The groups are "The Shades", The "Pelicans", "Sha-Weez". "Savoys", "The Jewels", Fidelitones", "Crystals", "Robins" and "Avalons". The YouTube sample song is " I Miss You" (Avalons 1956) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlviKNnGevw . . bucko

Various, Okeh Rhythm & Blues (1982) r.1951-61

Various, Okeh Rhythm & Blues (1982) r.1951-61

Friday's lunch record is the R&B collection Okeh Rhythm & Blues. This double gate-fold album is a reissue of early R&B tracks from Okeh records. This reissue is on CBS records on the Epic label. Today's listen is sides 3&4. A great assortment of music from doo-wop to R&B vocal groups to jump blues, ballads and rock n' roll. Artists include "The Sandmen" "Kohnny Ray", The Marques", Billy Stewart", "The Schoolboys", The Sheppards", The Treniers", Paul Gayten Orch.", "Little Joe", Doc Bagby", Red Saunders" and "Little Richard". The YouTube sample song is "Don't Worry Me" (Paul Gayten Orch. 1952) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h29hTUXKnkA . . bucko

JImmy Rushing, Little Jimmy Rushing And The Big Brass (1958)

JImmy Rushing, Little Jimmy Rushing And The Big Brass (1958)

Thursday's lunch record is by Jimmy Rushing. Outstanding blues vocalist with his swingin' band. Many musicians from the Basie orchestra sit in on this Columbia album. Jo Jones (drums, Milt Hinton (bass), Dicky Wells )trombone), Buddy Tate (sax). The YouTube sample song is "Somebody Stole My Gal" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqqvNi-gLIQ . . bucko

Count Basie, Blues By Basie (1980) r.1956

Count Basie, Blues By Basie (1980) r.1956

 Wednesday's lunch record is a collection of Count Basie's early blues recordings. This album from 1980 is a reprint of an earlier album from 1956 both on the Columbia label. These tracks are from 1939-1956 featuring many of his small and big band blues recordings. His orchestra consists of his strong rhythm section ; Freddy Green (guitar), Walter Page (bass), Jo Jones (drums). The supreme blues singing of Jimmy Rushing.  Lester Young (saxophone) Buck Clayton (trumpet), Dicky Wells (trombone) plus others. The YouTube sample song is " Take Me Back Baby" (1941) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRGqhVTEkjE . . bucko



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The 5 Royales, The Real Thing (1984) r. 1952-61

The 5 Royales, The Real Thing (1984)  r. 1952-61

Tuesday's lunch record is a collection of songs by The 5 Royales. This rockin', jivin' rhythm & blues vocal group had many hit songs throughout the 1950's. This reissue album captures 16 of their recordings. This album is on the Dr. Horse label a production of Mr. R&B production from Sweden. The YouTube sample song is "Baby Don't Do It" (1953) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-AeAQOQ4yU . . bucko

Various, Okeh Rhythm & Blues (1982) r.1951-61

Various, Okeh Rhythm & Blues (1982) r.1951-61

Monday's lunch record is the R&B collection Okeh Rhythm & Blues. This is a double gate-fold album.This compilation of early recordings from the Okeh label is reissued by CBS on the Epic label. , Today's listen is sides 1 & 2. Artists are Smiley Lewis, Chuck Willis & orch. , Big Maybelle, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Titus Turner and Larry Darnell. A good variety of jump blues & rockin' gritty early R&B. The YouTube sample song is "What More Do You Want Me To Do" (Larry Darnell 1954) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJzVtoop1MM . . bucko

Idris Muhammad, Black Rhythm Revolution (1971)

Idris Muhammad, Black Rhythm Revolution (1971)

Friday's lunch record is by drummer Idris Muhammad.  This jazz influenced rhythm & blues album is on the Prestige jazz label. He has recorded with many musicians, Jerry Butler and his affiliation with the production of Hair. The musicians on this album are; Virgil Jones (trumpet). Clarence Thompson (tenor & soprano sax), Harold Mabern (electric piano), Melvin Sparks (guitar), Jimmy Lewis (Fender bass), Buddy Caldwell (conga). The YouTube sample song is "Express Yourself" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbhh12qqg68 . . bucko

Marvin Gaye, Lets Get It On (1973)

Marvin Gaye, Lets Get It On (1973)

Thursday's lunch record is by Marvin Gaye. This funk soul album was a landmark soul album. Pouring out the sensual side of this intimate creative musician, composer and vocalist. Eight tracks  including the  title track. Joe Sample (piano and Wilton Felder (bass) from the Crusaders contribute to this album. The YouTube sample song is " Keep Getting It On" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOJi5aoGLIo . . bucko

Elvis Presley, King Creole (1958)

Elvis Presley, King Creole (1958)

 Wednesday's lunch record is by Elvis Presley. This album on the RCA label is the official soundtrack of his 1958 movie King Creole. This rock n' roll blockbuster was a musical sensation igniting the hot teen-age world afire. There are 11 tracks of pure Elvis exciting rockin' Dixieland influenced New Orleans  rock n' roll. The YouTube sample song is "Trouble" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkqDC4qYQSg  . . bucko

Various, Original Rhythm 'N Blues 1948-'52 (1977)

Various, Original Rhythm 'N Blues 1948-'52 (1977)

Tuesday's lunch record is the collection Original Rhythm 'N Blues 1948-'52. This album is on the Sunbeam record label reissuing jazz hard bop & jump blues tracks. This has a variety of artists from this period, Earl Bostic, Joe Thomas, Cootie Williams, Johnny Sparrow, Eddie Wilcox, Joe Williams, Burnie Peacock, Clarence Garlow, Plas Johnson, Jimmy Jackson, Mighty Man Maxwell, Bob Gaddy, Lolly Pop Jones, Oscar McLollie, Mad Man Sebastian, Clarence "Bad Boy" Palmer. The YouTube sample song is "Typhoon" (Cootie Williams) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSHA2WoP7z4 . . bucko

Various, Singing The Blues (1974) r. 1937-1955

Various, Singing The Blues  (1974)  r. 1937-1955

Monday's lunch record is the collection Singing The Blues. This is a double gate-fold album released on MCA records in 1974. This is a reissue collection of jazz/blues recordings featuring great singers.  Today's listen is sides 2&3, Louis Armstrong, Lionel Hampton orch. (Dinah Washington voc.),, Joe Turner, ( Lucky Millander orch. voc. Wynonie Harris), Billie Holiday, (Pete Brown band  voc. Helen Humes), Cousin Joe, (Jay McCann orch. voc. Walter Brown). The YouTube sample song is " Jealous Blues (Sonny Parker 1953) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lx3yBV7uw0w . . bucko

Jimmy Preston, Rock The Joint (1988) r. 1948-50

Jimmy Preston, Rock The Joint (1988) r. 1948-50

Friday's lunch record is the collection of Jimmy Preston recordings. This album is a reissue from the Gotham label  for Krazy Kat records of England. These are rockin' R&B tracks from the late 1940's. His song 'Rock the Joint" is believed by many as the first rock 'n roll song (that debate continues).  Needless this  music is the launching pad for R&R. This album contains 14 tracks of his small sax led band. The YouTube sample song is "Rock This Joint" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_xIP8jK8Z4 . . bucko

Leo Parker And Sax Gill, Back To Back Baritones (1988) r. 1948-50

Leo Parker And Sax Gill, Back To Back Baritones (1988) r. 1948-50

Thursday's lunch record is a jazz reissue of Leo Parker & Sax Gill. This album is on the Gotham label a division of Krazy Kat records of England. Leo Parker and Sax Gill are baritone sax men. This is hard bop jazz which helped set the groundwork of rhythm & blues. They each feature the small band format with talented side men on piano, bass, tenor, trumpet and drums. This is wide open swinging  and jiving that sets the groove. The YouTube sample song is "Solitude" (Leo Parker 1950) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yASYasB1YQk . . bucko

The Cadillac's, Please Mr. Johnson (1983) r. 1954-61

The Cadillac's, Please Mr. Johnson (1983)  r. 1954-61

 Wednesday's lunch record is a collection of The Cadillac's early recordings. This reissue album is on the Dr. Horse label a division Mr. R&B Productions from Sweden. This album includes several of their hit songs "Speedo", "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer" along with many other hot tracks that haven't been included in other collections. This wild harmonizing R&B vocal group received acclaim on many Alan Freed rock n' roll tours and shows. The YouTube sample song is " Speedo" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9uZvrsAoyE . . bucko