Louis Prima Digs Keely Smith (1959)

Louis Prima Digs Keely Smith (1959)

Wednesday's lunch record is a collection of Louis Prima selections. This album is on the Coronet Record label. Louis is joined by is singing partner Keely Smith. It contains 13 tracks of their big hits. "Yeh Yeah Yeah", "Zooma Zooma Bacalla", "There's That Lonely Feeling Again", "My Concheta", "Oh Babe", "Goodby Joe", "Robin Hood" and others. This album is a  fun romp with this exciting showman of endless hilarity with his swingin' jive. The YouTube sample song is "Oh Babe" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOWJZmJ2fAs . . bucko

Arthur Prysock, A Rockin' Good Way (1985)

Arthur Prysock, A Rockin' Good Way (1985)

Tuesday's lunch record "A Rockin' Good way" by Arthur Prysock. This album is on Milestone records of Fantasy Inc. On this record Arthur is backed by his brother Red Prysock's band. Red does the honkin' on tenor sax. Arthur's smooth deep baritone voice is joined on four of the tracks by Betty Joplin. This final album for the Prysock brothers shines a spotlight on a lengthy musical career for both of them Arthur spent many years with the Buddy Johnson band and with Count Basie. It touches the ballads and rockin' blues in these tracks. "Baby You've Got What It Takes", "Bloodshot Eyes" along with others. The YouTube sample song is " Baby You've Got What It Takes" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-TrvFjV-F8 . . bucko

Various, All Star Rock And Roll Revue (1956) r.1951-55

Various, All Star  Rock And Roll Revue (1956) r.1951-55

Monday's lunch record is the R&B Rock collection released on King Records titled "All Star Rock And Roll Revue, This is chock full of hot r&b artists that recorded for King Records. Including Lucky Millender (Oh Babe), The Charms (Hearts Of Stone), The Swallows (Beside You), Billy Ward & The Dominoes (60 Minute Man), Bill Doggett (High Heels), The Midnighters (Work With Annie), Little Willie John (All Around the World), Earl Bostic (Cocktails For Two) and others. The YouTube sample song is "Walk The Chalk Line" (Tiny Bradshaw) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuaMdgiWZ70 . . bucko

Various, Risky Blues (1976) r. 1950's

Various, Risky Blues (1976)  r. 1950's

Friday's lunch record is a collection of early R&B jump blues. This is a reissue album of Federal/King/Kent/Crown recordings from the late 40's & early 1950's. This reissue is by Gusto records it contains 14 powerhouse records by many top artists dipping into the risqué side of double entendre music. "Big Ten Inch Record" (Bull Moose Jackson), "It Ain't The Meat" (Swallows), ""Annie Had A Baby" Midnighters), "Don't Stop Dan" (Checkers), "Lovin' Machine" (Wynonie Harris), "60 Minute Man" (Dominoes), "Rocket 69" Todd Rhodes) and others. The YouTube sample song is "The Walking Blues"  by (Jesse Powell & Fluffy Hunter), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhLMcln87Nw  . . bucko

Les McCann, Invitation To Openness (1972)

Les McCann, Invitation To Openness (1972)

Thursday's lunch record is by Les McCann. This early 70's album is his venture into jazz/funk/fusion a trippy musical adventure. This album is on the Atlantic record label consisting of three long songs. "he Lovers", "Beaux J. Poo Boo", "Poo Pye McGoochie". The personel is Les McCann (piano, electric piano & Moog Synthesizer). Yusef Lateef (tenor sax, oboe, flute) David Spinozza (guitar), Corky Hale (harp), Jodie Chrstian (electric piano), Bill Salter (electric bass), Jimmy Rowser (bass0, Bernard Purdie (drums) and others. The YouTube sample song is " Beaux J. Poo Boo" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jxR9kaPEno . . bucko

Aretha Franklin, : Soul '69 (1969)

Aretha Franklin, : Soul '69 (1969)

Wednesday's lunch record is by the queen of soul Aretha Franklin. This album was her 16th and is on the Atlantic record label. She covers several current songs: "Rivers Invitation" (Percy Mayfield). "Ramblin" (Maybelle Smith), "Bring It On Home To Me" (Sam Cooke), "Tracks Of My Tears" (Smokey Robison), "Elusive Butterfly" (Bob Lind), "Gentle On My Mind" (John Hartford) along with others. Acclaimed as one of her best recordings of the 60's it is ripe with sophisticated blues and funk. The YouTube sample song is "If You Gotta Make A Fool Of Somebody" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=escWFnqlMWw . . bucko

Red Prysock, The Big Sound Of Red Prysock (1964

Red Prysock, The Big Sound Of Red Prysock (1964

Tuesday's lunch record is by Red Prysock. This was the fourth album for Red it is on the Forum Circle record label which was a budget label. He uses a small combo with organ, guitar, drums and bass to accompany his tenor sax. Plenty of rockin' and honkin' along with his smooth jazzy style on the seven tracks on this release. Standards include "Another You", Flamingo" and "Castle Rock". The YouTube sample song is "Monkey Business" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVSHyTQfP5U . . bucko

Ray Conniff, Dance The Bop (1957)

Ray Conniff, Dance The Bop (1957)

Monday's lunch record is by the Ray Conniff Orchestra. This album is on the Columbia record label. This album was introduced during the hot rock n' roll period a valiant entry to capture the teen age dance market with his jazzy big band appeal. This is quite a different model for his song writing and performing. Songs include " Walkin' The Bop', "The Drop", Just Boppin'", "Honkey-Tonk Rock-Aroumd" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Walkin' The Bop" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOAk0ESvT6w  . . bucko

Various, Golden Goodies Vol. 1 (1963) r. 1950's

Various, Golden Goodies Vol. 1 (1963) r. 1950's

Friday's lunch record is a collection of Rock & Roll hits from the mid 1950's. This album is on the Roulette record label. This is volume 1 of a series of 19 reissue albums. Songs by the original artists.  This album focuses on the pop doo-wop chart hits. Songs include: "Glory Of Love" (The Angels) and others. The YouTube sample song is "People Are Talking" (The Heartbeats) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSZazgOlFNE . . bucko_

Les McCann ltd., Plays The Shampoo At The Village Gate (1963)

Les McCann ltd., Plays The Shampoo At The Village Gate (1963)

Thursday's lunch record is a live recording of the Les McCann trio. This album was recorded in Dec. 1961 at the Village Gate. It was released on Pacific Jazz records in 1963. Les McCann (piano), Herbie Lewis (bass), Ron Jefferson (drums). There is 8 tracks of passionate steady jazz six of witch were written by McCann. The YouTube sample song is "You I Thought I Knew" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GJ3sUoh9sE . . bucko



King Floyd, Heart Of The Matter (1971)

King Floyd, Heart Of The Matter (1971)

Wednesday's lunch record is by King Floyd. This funk/soul album is on the VIP label of Motown record corp. Originally from New Orleans King Floyd reached New York and with support from James Brown went on to record this his first album. All ten songs on this album are sung and written by him.  The YouTube sample song from this album is "Times Have Changed" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_McZSA5JDWU . . bucko

Red Prysock, Swing Softly Red (1958)

Red Prysock, Swing Softly Red (1958)

Tuesday's lunch record is by Red Prysock. This album is on the Mercury label. A dramatic change up in musical style for this recording he steps away from his Rock n' Roll big beat honkin' and ventures into a big band playing musical standards. Red maintains his jazzy style and performs a more relaxed for the audience to Enjoy! Enjoy!. Songs include "Stella By Starlight". Moonlight In Vermont", "Flamingo", "Stardust", "My Funny Valentine" along with others. No songs from this album available on YouTube so here is a track by Red's brother Arthur, Red is on sax.The YouTube sample song is "Stella By Starlight" (Arthur Prysock) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51rspKuRyMk . . bucko

Various,20 Super Rhythm & Blues Hits Vol. 2 (1976) r. 1950's

Various,20 Super Rhythm & Blues Hits Vol. 2 (1976) r. 1950's

Monday's lunch record is a collection of early R&B hits. This album is on United*Superior which is reissues of older Kent Crown blues records from the 1950's. Many great stars are featured; Etta James 'Roll With Me Henry", B.B. King "You Upset Me Baby", The Cadets "Stranded In The Jungle", Lowell Folsom "Little Angel", Jimmy Witherspoon "Big Fine Girl" and many more. The YouTube sample song is "Roll With Me henry" (Etta James 1955) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN_RpWyAq6E . . bucko

Baby Washington & Don Gardner, Lay A Little Lovin' On Me (1973)

Baby Washington & Don Gardner, Lay A Little Lovin' On Me (1973)

Friday's lunch record is by Baby Washington & Don Gardner. The album "Lay A Little Lovin' On Me " is on the Master Five record label. This is a big funky  soul early 70's  record entry with 10 tracks. Songs include ; "Forever", I've Got to Break Away", Just Stand By Me", "I Just Want To Be Near You", "Carefree", "Can't Get Over Losing You" and others. The YouTube sample song is "Lay A Little Lovin' On Me" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11Ikxv5zxjg . . bucko

Count Basie,Mostly Blues And Some Others - Kansas City Septem (1986)

Count Basie,Mostly Blues And Some Others -  Kansas City Septem (1986)

Thursday's lunch record is by Count Basie. "Mostly blues   and some others". This album is on Pablo records. Count Basie (piano) is joined by an all star cast for this fun romp through the blues. Eddie Davis (tenor sax), Snooky Young (trumpet), Freddie Green (guitar),John Heard (bass) and Roy McCurdy (drums). The YouTube sample song is "I'll Always Be In Love With You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkUFWi2rD0s . . bucko

Various, Alan Freed's Rock N' Roll Dance Party Vol. 4 (1971)

Various, Alan Freed's Rock N' Roll Dance Party Vol. 4 (1971)

Wednesday's lunch record is a live recording of Alan Freed's mid 1950's Rock show. This album is on the WINS label. It features the big band with Sam 'The Man' Taylor and Al Sears on tenor sax. This show contains a cavalcade of the hot groups in Rock n' Roll and R&B. The groups are listed on the album cover. The YouTube sample song is "Lucille" (Little Richard) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MM1ZI6HsMqY . . bucko

Sil Austin Red Prysock, Battle Royal (1959)

Sil Austin Red Prysock, Battle Royal (1959)

Tuesday's lunch record is a tenor sax slug fest pitting Sil Austin against Red Prysock. This album is on the Mercury label. It is billed as the Tenor Sax Championship of the world, division Rock and Roll and Jazz. What a musical sparring match ensues as each of these hot high energy sax men go on to blow their brains out. Who wins the jury is still out on that one. The album contains three tracks two long blow outs "No. Sil", "Take The A Train" and a shorter jazz blues one by guitarist Kenny Burrell titled Kenny's blues. The YouTube sample song is "No. 1 Sil" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dmx86Z29xZw . . bucko 

Various, Alan Freed's Rock N' Roll Dance Party Vol. 2 (1971)

Various, Alan Freed's Rock N' Roll Dance Party Vol. 2 (1971)

Monday's lunch record is a collection live songs recorded  for the Alan Freed's Rock N' Roll Dance Party.This album is on the WINS record label. There is fourteen tracks of many of the top artists in rock in the mid 1950's. Artists include; The Flamingo's, The Flairs, Big Maybelle, Clyde McPhatter, Gene Vincent, The Valentines, The Bonnie Sisters and the Alan Freed Big Band which included sax greats: Sam 'The Man' Taylor, Al Sears. The YouTube sample song is "She Loves To Dance (The Flairs)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUHP3xBXKGc . . bucko

Various, Roots The Rock And Roll Sound Of Louisiana And Mississippi (1965) r.1960's

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Various, Roots The Rock And Roll Sound Of Louisiana And Mississippi (1965) r.1960's

Friday's lunch record is an early collection of Rock and Roll recordings. This album was issued on Folkways Records label (1965).  This collection focuses on regional acts from Louisiana & Mississippi in the early 1960's. Artists include; Al White, The Originals, J. Butler, Maxine Thomas, Earl Stanley & The Stereo's, Billy Stewart, Doug & Dave,  Cookie Gabriel, Lawrence Bruce, The Perails and others. The YouTube sample song is " Boss Walk" (The Perails) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNLhl-KWg6E . . bucko

Les McCann, Les McCann Sings (1962)

Les McCann, Les McCann Sings  (1962)

Thursday's lunch record is by jazz pianist great Les McCann. This album is on Pacific Jazz records. The microphone is opened to les as a vocalist along with his eloquent piano styling's. He is joined by Ron Jefferson (drums), Herbie Lewis (bass) and a string section directed by Gerald Wilson. The group covers many standards. "Since I Fell For You" (Buddy Johnson), "But Not For Me" (Gershwin),"Love Letters" (Victor Young), "Bye Bye Black Bird" (Henderson-Dixon). On the song "Next Spring" they are joined by Richard Holmes (organ) and Ben Webster (tenor sax). The YouTube sample song is "Since I Fell For You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eXel2Y6WdQ . . bucko 

Marvin Gaye, And His Girls (1969)

Marvin Gaye, And His Girls (1969)

Wednesday's lunch record is a collection of Marvin Gaye duets he made with three female Tamla (Motown) recording artists. He sings with Mary Wells (Once Upon A Time), Kim Weston (It Takes Two) and Tami Terrell (Your Precious Love). There are 12 tracks on this Tamla album  Marvin sings four songs with each of the ladies. The YouTube sample song is "Your Precious Love" (Marvin & Tammi Terrill) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTvupngKy6A . . bucko

Various, Sun The Roots Of Rock Vol. 3 Delta Rhythm Kings (1976) r. 1953-5

Various, Sun The Roots Of Rock Vol. 3 Delta Rhythm Kings (1976) r. 1953-5

Tuesday's lunch record is a collection of early recordings on the Sun label reissued on the Charly Records label. This album contains Sun's entry into the blues market guided by the talents of Ike Turner which is one of the artists featured on this album, Others included are Bonnie Turner, Johnny O'Neal, Raymond Jill and Billy Emerson. The YouTube sample song is "Ugly Woman" (Jonny O'Neal 1953) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIEhAj2XKvA . . bucko