Lloyd Price, The ABC Collection (1976) r. 1952-1962

Lloyd Price, The ABC Collection (1976) r. 1952-1962

Monday's lunch record is a collection of early recordings by Lloyd Price.  He was a pioneer in the rock, and R&B music his prolific song writing and singing propelled him to the top of the charts. This ABC album reissues 20 of his popular recordings from the 50's & 60's. Songs include "Lawdy Miss Clawdy", "Stagger Lee", "Corina, Corina", "I'm Going To Get Married", "Just Because" and many others. The YouTube sample song is "Mailman Blues" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI3YQK6uAdI . . bucko

Buddy Morrow, Music For Dancing Feet (1955)

Buddy Morrow, Music For Dancing Feet (1955)

Friday's lunch record is by Buddy Morrow and his orchestra. "This album "Music For Dancing Feet was released in 1955 on the Mercury label. This was at the height of the new Rock & Roll sound and Buddy's band jumped right in and adopted some of it into their big band swing style. There are 12 twelve tracks of dance instrumentals, titles are "Music For The Feet", "Buddy's Blues", "Bone Dance", "Muskrat Ramble" and others. There are no YouTube sample song available. . bucko

Holiday - Closed Today- no lunch record

Holiday - Closed Today- no lunch record

Blue Mitchell, Funktion Junction (1976)

Blue Mitchell, Funktion Junction (1976)

Wednesday's lunch record is the funk jazz album Funktion Junction by trumpeter Blue Mitchell. This album is on the RCA record label. There are seven tracks; "I'm In Heaven", AM-FM Blues (Mitchell), "Then Came You", "Daydream" (Strayhorn, Ellington), "Love Machine", "Deliah", Collaborations" (Mitchell). He is joined by Clarence Macdonald (piano), David T. Walker (guitar), Harold Land (tenor sax), George Young (flute, tenor sax). Henry Davis (bass), James Gadson (drums and string section. The YouTube sample song is "Daydream"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=868yRf2X76o . . bucko

King Curtis, The Soul Of King Curtis (1960)

King Curtis, The Soul Of King Curtis (1960)

Tuesday's lunch record is by tenor sax man King Curtis. This album is released on the Mount Vernon Music record label. A heavy dose of swingin' jazzy R&B instrumentals steeped in soulful expressions. There are 10 tracks titles include; "Perdito", "Take Me", "Relief Trio Part 1", "Big Town Blues", "Soul Blues", "Walkin' ", "The Track", Relief Tro Part 2", "Get Out", "I'm So Very Weary". The YouTube sample song is "Walkin' " https://youtu.be/DLoW0rby1Yw . . bucko

Lloyd Price, Lloyd Price His Big Hits (1968) r. 1955-62

Lloyd Price, Lloyd Price His Big Hits (1968)  r. 1955-62

Monday's lunch record is by Lloyd Price. This  collection of many of his big hit records is on the reissue label Pickwick Int. It is filled with the rockin' R&B tracks that made him a popular artists. The juke boxes and air waves found him to be a top seller. Tracks include "Stagger Lee", "Just Call Me", "Personality" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Wont"cha Come Home" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru9bmtS7UFY . . bucko

Lord Jayson And His Limbo Gang, Limbo (1965)

Lord Jayson And His Limbo Gang, Limbo (1965)

Friday's lunch record is a tropical treat  "Limbo" by Lord Jayson and His Limo Gang. This album is on the budget label Palace records. There are 10 songs do thee Limbo with. "Limbo Rock", "Don't Shake The Boat", "Limbo Wobble", "Jimmy Crack Corn Limbo", "Papa Loves To Limbo" and more island base Calypso Reggae tracks to Limbo to. The YouTube sample song is "Ali Baba Limbo" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ0UXZhGg2Y . . bucko

Blue Mitchell, Bantu Village (1969)

Blue Mitchell, Bantu Village (1969)

Thursday's lunch record is by  jazz trumpeter Blue Mitchell. This album was released in 1969 on the Blue Note record label. Blue is joined for this progressive jazz fest by Wilton Felder (bass), Freddy Robinson (guitar), Paul Humphreys (drums) and others. There are 7 tracks on this album. The YouTube song is "Flat Backing" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmzodxoB0U4 . . bucko 

The Friends Of Distinction, Whatever" (1970)

The Friends Of Distinction, Whatever" (1970)

Wednesday's lunch record is by The Friends of Distinction. This was their fourth album coming out in 1970 on RCA records. This funky soul vocal group began in 1968 and had several major hit records. "Grazing In The Grass" and "Going In Circles". A large ensemble of musicians contributed to the 10 tracks on this album, including Wilton Felder (bass), Plas Johnson (woodwinds), Joe Sample (keyboards). The YouTube sample song is "Great Day" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leuDTNYP4k0 . . bucko 

The Platters, Encore Of Greatest Hits (1960)

The Platters, Encore Of Greatest Hits (1960)

Tuesday's lunch record is a collection of hits by the Platters. This collection is on Mercury records of their major popular recordings from the mid 1956-59. The soul pop sound of their vocal rhythm & blues was a staple of the airwaves juke boxes and record buyers. Songs include; "The Great Pretender", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes", "(You've Got) That Magic Touch". "My Prayer", "Only You", "My Dream" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Heaven On Earth" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8sBin37mIA . . bucko

Troy Walker, Troy Walker Recorded Live (1962)

Troy Walker, Troy Walker Recorded Live (1962)

Monday's lunch record is by Troy Walker. This album is a live recording on the Life Series records. This is popular showy tunes a dinner club type of performance.  Songs include ; "Stormy Weather", "Happiness Is A Thing Called Love", "La Bamba",  " Written On The Wind" and others. The YouTube sample song is "Bermuda" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkX5fEOSciU . . bucko

The Metronomes, Something Big! (1962)

The Metronomes, Something Big!  (1962)

Friday's lunch record is by the Metronomes. This album is on the Jazzland records label. This harmonious vocal group blended jazz tones with a rhythm & blues and spiritual flavor.  Songs include "On Green Dolphin Street:, "Back Door Blues" (Eddie Vinson), "Monk's Mood" (T. Monk), "This Could Be The Start Of Something Big" (Steve Allen), "Night In Tunisia" (Gillespie) along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Round Midnight" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZlKbwAFwS4 . . bucko 

The Four Tops, The Four Tops Greatest Hits (1967)

The Four Tops, The Four Tops Greatest Hits (1967)

 Thursday's lunch record is a collection of Four Tops records. This best of album is on Motown records. These super hits dominated the airwaves in the mid 1960's and the record shelves of stores. Hits include "Baby I Need Your Loving", "Reach Out I'll Be There". "Ask The Lonely", "Bernadette", along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Standing I The Shadows Of Love" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oSYhNVaHwY . . bucko

The Platters, The Platters 19 Hits (1978) r. 1954-59

The Platters, The Platters 19 Hits (1978) r. 1954-59

Wednesday's lunch record is a collection of early recordings of The Platters. This album contains thee King recordings reissued in the 1970's on Gusto records. One of the first R&B vocal groups to crossover and have success on the pop charts. There are 19 tracks including "Only You", "All Night", "Tell The World" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "My Name Ain't Annie" (1955) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhNhaZzgp9I . . bucko

Hank Crawford, The Best Of Hank Crawford (1970)

Hank Crawford, The Best Of Hank Crawford (1970)

Tuesday's lunch record is by jazz saxophonist Hank Crawford. This is a collection of his best records from the 1960's. This album is on Atlantic records. This band are the men who backed Ray Charles. A swingin' in the groove bluesy jazzy ensemble. Hank Crawford (alto sax), David Newman (tenor sax), Edgar Willis (bass), Bruno Carr (drums) along with others. There are eight tracks the YouTube sample song is "The Peeper" (1962) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29bgadxaYS8 . . bucko

Freddy King, Freddy King Sings (1961)

Freddy King, Freddy King Sings (1961)

Monday's lunch record is by blues man Freddy King. This was his first album recorded for King records in 1961. On this album Freddy demonstrates his expressive vocalist ability along with his stabbing guitar work. There are 12 tracks, "Lonesome Whistle Blues", "Youv'e Got To Love He With A Feeling", "Takin' Care Of Business" Along with others. The YouTube sample song is "See See Baby" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mo3ll90kggo . . bucko

Jimmy Forrest, Night Train (1978) r.1953

 



Jimmy Forrest, Night Train (1978) r. 1953

Friday's lunch record is by Jimmy Forrest. This compilation of jazz singles from United  records is on Delmark records. Jimmy smoothed his cool R&B sound out and was playin' smoking jazz on his Tenor saxophone. His records were quite popular on the juke boxes. Musicians include; Hershel Harris (bass),Bunky Parker (piano),Oscar Oldham (drums), Chauncey Locke (trumpet), Bart Dabney (trombone). Songs: "Calling Mr. Jazz", "Swingin' & Rockin' ", "Coach" and others. The YouTube sample song is "Blue Groove"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRUx-xKjQVM . . bucko

Christopher Parkening, Parkening Plays Bach (1971)

Christopher Parkening, Parkening Plays Bach (1971)

Thursday's lunch record is by Christopher Parkening. This classical album is on the Angel label of Capitol records. He is haled as on of the world guitar masters. On this recording he plays compositions by J.S. Bach. There are twelve selections included. The YouTube sample song is "Prelude 1" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJAj2JOfd1Q . . bucko

Wes Montgomery, California Dreaming (1966)

Wes Montgomery, California Dreaming (1966)

 Wednesday's lunch record is the delightful  jazz guitar of Wes Montgomery. This gate-fold album was recorded in 1966 for the Verve label. Wes was one of the great guitar talents with soulful eloquence as a method player with a message. He is joined by Herbie Hancock (piano), Richard Davis (bass), Grady Tate (drums). along with many others. The YouTube sample song is "Green Peppers" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiUdb9P5W5Q . . bucko

The Four Tops, On Top (1966)

The Four Tops, On Top (1966)

Tuesday's lunch record is the third studio album by The Four Tops. This album is recorded on Motown records. It contains many hits including "Shake Me, Wake Me (When It's Over) by Holland, Dozier, Holland and "Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever" by I. Hunter & Stevie Wonder. The second side of this record features covers including "Michelle" (Lennon & McCartney), "In The Still Of The Night" (Cole Porter) along with others. The YouTube sample song is "No Love Left" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dn03hyLgZ0k . . bucko

The Platters, Have The Magic Touch (1956)

The Platters, Have The Magic Touch (1956)

Monday's lunch record is by The Platters. This early 1950's pop soul album is on the Musicor label. It contains 11 tracks featuring the title song "(Youv'e Got) The magic Touch".  "One In A Million", "Sorry", "My Prayer", "Wish It Were Me" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "One In A Million" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQkrjyf6lOM . . bucko