Roy Milton And His Solid Senders, The Grandfather Of R&B (1981) r. 1945-1951

Roy Milton And His Solid Senders, The Grandfather Of  R&B (1981) r. 1945-1951

Tuesday's lunch record is the collection of early R&B recordings by Roy Milton and his Solid Senders. This reissue album is on the Jukebox Lil label of Mr. R&B Records. The seventeen tracks are from 1945-1951 formerly on the Specialty or Miltone record label. Roy Milton  a drummer, vocalist and band leader is recognized as one of the pioneers of small combo jump R&B that set the stage for Rock n' Roll. The fundamental honkin' horn section was backed by the solid bass lines and the distinctive piano rambling by Camille Howard. The YouTube sample song is "Hop. Skip And Jump" (1948) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXYMyhBiNHI . . bucko

Taste, On The Boards (1970)

Taste, On The Boards (1970)

 Monday's lunch record is by the Irish blues / rock band Taste. This 1970 album was their second and final studio album. This album recorded on Polydor records and was released in the States on the ATCO label of Atlantic recordings. The musicians are; Rory Gallagher (vocals, lead guitar, harmonica, alto sax), Richard McCracken (bass guitar) and John Wilson (drums). Songs are all composed by Rory Gallagher. Songs are; "What's Going On",  "Railway And Gun", "Morning Sun", "On The Boards" and others. The YouTube sample song is "Morning Sun" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBmYlLScJdo&list=PLM0QWHFvEjTZ4q-Ooj5CjJYIktSvThFAa&index=5 . . bucko

Hank Jones, The Talented Touch (1958)

Hank Jones, The Talented Touch (1958)

Friday's lunch record is by jazz pianist Hank Jones. This 1958 album is on the Capitol records label. It features his quartet; Hank Jones (piano, vocal), Barry Galbraith (guitar), Milt Hinton (bass) and Osie Johnson (drums). The twelve tracks include many standards; "Don't Ever Leave Me" (O. Hammerstein), If I Ever Love Again (B. Oakland), The Blue Room (R. Rogers), "Try A Little Tenderness" (Woods-Campbell), "Easy To Love (Cole Porter) and others. The YouTube sample song is "Let Me Know" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wvx3ai40hQ . . bucko

Hank Jones

Earth, Wind & Fire, Spirit (1976)

Earth, Wind & Fire, Spirit (1976)

Thursday's lunch record is by Earth, Wind & Fire.  The album "Spirit" was released in 1976 on Columbia records. This soul-jazz-R&B album was highly acclaimed and reached #2 on the charts. Songs include "Getaway", "On Your Face, "Imagination". "Spirit", Saturday Nite", "Earth, Wind & Fire", "Departure", "Biyo", "Burnin' Bush. The YouTube sample song is "Imagination" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6KIZI8GWdM . . bucko

Roy Milton, The Great Roy Milton Vol. 1 (1971)

Roy Milton, The Great Roy Milton Vol. 1 (1971) r. 1949-50's

Wednesday's lunch record is a collection of early R&B recordings by Roy Milton. This is a reissue album on the United Superior label. Roy Milton  the band leader and drummer had a hot jump blues small   Songs include are; "R. M. Blues", "Information Blues", "I Got Married", "Last Night", "Hush", "Cold Blooded Woman" , "Early In The Morning", "So Tired", "Charleston Boogie". The YouTube sample song is " Information Blues" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLzfe4QDKUA . . bucko

Taste, Taste (1969)

Taste, Taste (1969)

Tuesday's lunch record is the debut album for the Irish hard rock band Taste. This album was recorded in London England and released on the ATCO label of Atlantic records . The power blues/rock trio consists of Rory Gallagher (lead guitar, vocal), Richard McCrackin (bass) and John Wilson (drums). Many compositions by Rory Gallagher and some old blues titles. Leavin' Blues (Ledbetter), I'm Moving On (Hank Snow). The YouTube sample song is "Sugar Mama" Taste" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dCo5iRt-ss . . bucko

Jonah Jones, Jumpin' With Jonah (1958)

Jonah Jones, Jumpin' With Jonah (1958)

 Monday's lunch record is the swingin' jazz of trumpeter Jonah Jones. This Capitol records is a 1958 release. The quartet is Jonah Jones (trumpet, vocals), Hank Jones (piano),John Brown (bass), Harold Austin (drums). Songs include; "No Money At All", "Baby Won't You Please Come Home", "Blies Don't Care", "Night Train", "That's A Plenty", "Just A Gigalo" and others. The YouTube sample song is "It's A Good Day" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxWa5gDn8m0 . . bucko

Betty Everett, Betty Everett & The Impressions (1966)

Betty Everett, Betty Everett & The Impressions (1966)

 Friday's lunch record is a collection of Betty Everett recordings and a couple of tracks by the Impressions. This 1966 album is on the United-Superior record label. It is a budget reissue of the Custom label from Crown records. This soul R&B record has four songs per side. Songs include;"Please Love Me", "I've Got A Claim On Your Heart", "I'll Be There", "Your Love is important To Me", "lover's Lane", "At The County fair", "Say That You Love Me" and "Senorita I Love You". The YouTube sample song is "Please Love Me" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3VPpY7WwqE . . bucko

Joe Morris, Low Down Baby (1985) r. 1949-1957

Joe Morris, Low Down Baby (1985) r. 1949-1957

Thursdays lunch record is a collection of early R&B recordings by Joe Morris. This reissue album released in 1985 is on the Jukebox Lil record label of Mr. R&B records. It features 16 tracks from The Joe Morris orchestra from 1949-1957. Joe Morris (trumpet, vocal). Songs include; "Low Down Baby", "Jump Everybody Jump", "Ghost Train", "Midnight Grinder", "Love Fever Blues" plas others. The YouTube sample song is "Midnight Grinder" (1951) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P5Z64HrNho . . bucko

Steppenwolf, Monster, (1969)

Steppenwolf, Monster, (1969)

Wednesday's lunch record is by Steppenwolf. This 1969 album is on the Dunhill record label of ABC recording. The hard rock is a strong anthem of the ever changing climate of the 1960's. Song compositions by John Kay (guitar) (lead vocal). Songs include "Monster", "Suicide", "America", "Draft Resister", "Power Play", "Move Over" "From Here To There Eventually" and others. The YouTube sample song is "Power Play" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgHc-VOPlOE . . bucko

The Jonah Jones Quartet, Jonah Jumps Again (1959)

The Jonah Jones Quartet, Jonah Jumps Again (1959)

Tuesday's lunch record is by the jazz trumpeter Jonah Jones  and his quartet. This 1959 album is on the Capitol record label, This swinging set contains 12 songs including; "I'll Always Be In Love With You", "Ballin' The Jack", "Pennies From Heaven", "Any Time", "Poor Fool" and others. The YouTube sample sing is "I'm In The Market For You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzSTj7p6ri0 . . bucko

The Essex, A Walkin' Miracle (1963)

The Essex, A Walkin' Miracle (1963)

Monday's lunch record is The Essex A Walkin's Miracle. This 1963 album is on the Roulette record label. The early sixties rock/soul vocal group features the lead vocalist Anita Humes. She is backed up by three male singers. The highlight song is the title song "A Walkin' Miracle". other songs are "Got Everything", "Curfew Lover", "Dance Without Music" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Curfew Lover" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxuvm5u5oB4 . . bucko

Marvin & Johnny, Rock N Roll Hits Of The 50's (1974) r. 1950's

Marvin & Johnny, Rock N Roll Hits Of The 50's (1974) r. 1950's

Friday's lunch record is an R&B collection of recordings of Marvin & Johnny. This is a reissue album on the United Superior label from the mid 1970's. The material was originally issued on a collection album on the Crown label in 1963. The songs are from the King/Federal/Crown records library from the 1950's. The vocal duo had a rockin' r&b flair .Songs include "Tell Me Darling", "Tick Tock", "Sweet Potato", "Cherry Pie", "Dear One", "Will You Love" and others. The YouTube sample song is " Mercy Miss Percy" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUqIadkn5io&list=PLte231xYJF4pAD19WLVYYoUGqkLGM94mI&index=7 . . bucko

(1963) Crown Records

Steppenwolf, The Second (1968)

Steppenwolf, The Second (1968)

Thursday's lunch record is the late 60's rock album Steppenwolf - The Second. This was the Canadian rock bands 2nd studio album they released in 1968. This album is on the Dunhill label of ABC records. Mostly original compositions on this record during the rebellious era including "Magic Carpet Ride", "Tighten Up Your Wig", "Resurrection","28" and others. The band ; "John Kay" (vocals, guitar, harmonica), "Michael Monarch" (lead guitar), "Goldy McJohn" (organ, piano), "Rushton Moreve" (bass), "Jerry Edmunton" (drums, vocals)The YouTube sample is the pot statement song "Don't Step On The Grass Sam" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyIPTF9i3e0 . . bucko.

Roland Kirk, Volunteered Slavery (1969)

Roland Kirk, Volunteered Slavery (1969)

 Wednesday's lunch record is by tenor sax man Roland Kirk. This album released in 1969 on the Atlantic record label. Side one was recorded in New York studio and side two is live from the Newport Jazz Festival in 1968. Many original jazz compositions along with his version of some contemporary pieces. "My Cherie Amour" (S. Wonder), "I Say A Little Prayer" (B. Bacharach), "Lush Life" (B, Strayhorn),  "Bessie's Blues" (J. Coltrane). The YouTube sample song is "Spirits Up Above" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDJQ4vPPQRo . . bucko

Donnie Elbert, The Real Me (1973)

Donnie Elbert, The Real Me (1973)

 Tuesday's lunch record is by Donnie Elbert. This 1973 album is on the ALA records label showcasing his multi talents as composer musical producer and soul vocalist. It features a few of his hit recordings. "Run Little Girl", Who's It Gonna Be?" and "A Little Piece Of Leather" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Run Little Girl" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvGErqwcnVE . . bucko

Donnie Elbert

The Dominoes, The Dominoes Featuring Clyde McPhatter 18 Hits Vol. 2 (1977)

The Dominoes, The Dominoes Featuring Clyde McPhatter 18 Hits Vol. 2 (1977)

Monday's lunch record is the R&B collection of the early Dominoes vocal group. The 18 tracks are from the King-Federal record label 1949-1953. This album is a 1977 reissue on the Gusto record label. They feature the tenor voice of Clyde McPhatte ralong with the other member of Billy Wards Dominoes backed by a swingin' R&B combo . Songs include "No Says My Heart", "Harbor Lights", "Deep Sea Blues", "Yours Forever", ""Chicken Blues", and many other. The YouTube sample song is "Pedal Pushin' Pappa (1952) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiGNDZ4YSxc . . bucko

Steppenwolf, Early Steppenwolf (1969)

Steppenwolf, Early Steppenwolf (1969)

Friday's lunch record is an early recording of the rock band Steppenwolf. This is a live performance from 1967 at the Matrix in San Francisco. The band at this time played under the name sparrow. After some personnel change the band evolved into Steppenwolf. This album is on the ABC Dunhill record label. Musicians are John Kay (guitar), Mars Bonfire (guitar), Goldie McJohn (organ), Nick St. Nicholas (bass) and Jerry Edmunton (drums). Songs include "Power Play" (J. McKay). "Howlin' For My Darlin" (C. Burnett), "I'm Goin' Upstairs" (J.L. Hooker). "Corina. Corina" "Tighten Up Your Wig" (J. McKay) and a 21 minute version of "The Pusher". The YouTube sample song is "Tighten Up Your Wig" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnddPQ-fJoQ . . bucko

John Klemmer, All The Children Cried (1969)

John Klemmer, All The Children Cried (1969)

 Thursday's lunch record is by jazz saxophonist John Klemmer. This 1969 album was released on the Cadet Concept label from Chicago Il. All the compositions are written by John Klemmer. The accompanying musicians are Wolfgang Melz (electric bass), Richard Thompson (piano, organ) or Pete Robinson (piano), Art Johnson (guitar), Bob Morin or Maurice Miller (drums). The YouTube sample song is "All The Children Cried" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRsvZWM-Fbc . . bucko

John Klemmer

King Curtis, The Best Of King Curtis (1967)

King Curtis, The Best Of King Curtis (1967)

Wednesday's lunch record is a collection of King Curtis's popular records in the early 1960's. This album released in 1967 on the Starline label of Capitol records. The soaring tenor sax man leads his R&B small rockin' combo on many originals and covers of hit jazz and pop songs. Songs include : "Tanya" (Joe Liggins), "Bill Bailey "C. Ousley), "Sister Sadie" (Horace Silver), "Misty" (Erroll Garner), "Night Train (Jimmy Forrest), "Ain't That Good News" (SamCooke), "Soul Seenade" (C. Ousley), "One Mint Julep" (Rudy Toombs). The YouTube sample song is "Misty" (1963) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VGFWmGWuS0 . . bucko

Clyde McPhatter, Clyde (1959)

Clyde McPhatter, Clyde (1959)

Tuesday's lunch record is by Clyde McPhatter. This 1959 rock album is on the Atlantic record label. Clyde the lead vocalist of the Dominoes and the Drifters, This album contains many of his up-tempo tracks "lovey Dovey" and "Hot Ziggitty" along with his ballads. The YouTube sample song is "Let Me Know" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AopF7tYqkgM . . bucko

Vanilla Fudge, Near The Beginning (1969)

Vanilla Fudge, Near The Beginning (1969)

Monday's lunch record is by Vanilla Fudge. This is the fourth album for the psychedelic rock band. This 1969 album is on the ATCO  label of Atlantic recordings. The quartet consisted of Mark Stein (vocals, keyboards). Tim Bogert (bass), Vince Martel (guitar. vocals) and Carmine Appice (drums, vocals). Side 1 has three studio songs and side two one live jam song titled "Break Song" recorded in Los Angeles. The YouTube sample song is "Shotgun" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=su-brFIiIgA . . bucko