Monday, April 4, 2016

Lucky Millinder And His Orchestra, Let It Roll (1982) r. 1941-1947

Lucky Millinder And His Orchestra, Let It Roll (1982) r. 1941-1947
Monday's lunch record is a collection of songs by the Lucky Millinder Orchestra. This is a reissue album on MCA records. These originally were 78 RPM recordings on the Decca label. A popular jump R&B big band that realized much success in the ballroom circuit. Artists such as Sister Rosetta Thorpe, Wynonie Harris and Bull Moose Jackson were in this band. Songs include "Rock Me", "How About That Mess", "I Want A Tall Skinny Papa" and others. The YouTube sample song is "There's Good Blues Tonight" (Anisteen Allen) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-tT6rYr4DU . . . . bucko

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