Plas Johnson, Rockin' With Plas - The Capitol Singles (1982) r. 1957-1959

Plas Johnson, Rockin' With Plas - The Capitol Singles (1982) r. 1957-1959

Wednesday's lunch record is a French reissue of recordings by Plas Johnson. This album was released in 1982 on the Pathe Marconi label. The original records were cut between 1957-1959 they featured Plas on the Tenor sax performing rock based rhythm & blues. Personnel includes; Plas Johnson (tenor saxophone), Ernie Freeman or Ray Johnson (piano), Red Callender (bass), Rene Hall or Irving Ashby (guitar), Earl Palmer (drums). Songs Include; "Hoppin' Mad", "Blow Your Blues Away", "Popcorn", "Downstairs", "The Loop", "Swanee Rock", "Big Twist", "Little Rockin' Deacon". "You Send Me", "Robbins Nest Cha Cha", " "PLas Jazz", "Come Rain Come Shine", "Dinah". The YouTube sample song is "Little Rockin' Deacon" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGCkRMLj9gU . . bucko
  

Bonnie Raitt, Sweet Forgivenes

Bonnie Raitt, Sweet Forgivenes

Tuesday's lunch record is rock / blues album by Bonnie Raitt, This 1977 album released on the Warner Brothers record label, The personnel is; Bonnie Raitt (guitar, slide guitar), Freebo (bass), Dennis Whitted (drums), Jeff Labos (keyboards), and others. Songs include; "About To Make Me Leave Home", "Runaway", "Two Lives", "Louise", "Gamblin' Man", "Sweet Forgiveness", "The Opening Farewell", "Three Time Loser", "Takin' My Time", "Home". The YouTube sample song is "About To Make Me Leave Home" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsYcmYpfsvE . . bucko

Eddie Harris, Smokin (1970)

Eddie Harris, Smokin (1970)

Monday's lunch record is a bop jazz reissue album by saxophonist Eddie Harris. This album released in 1970 on the Janus record label. Songs include; "Archway Theme", The Golden Striker", "It Never Entered My Mind", "Oliphant Gesang", "Indonesia", "Sounds At The Archway", "Step Da Co Eel Waltz", "Ed's Blues". The YouTube sample song is "It Never Entered My Mind" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EweTrQnHkxk . . bucko

James Brown & The Fabulous Flames, Cold Sweat (1967)

James Brown & The Fabulous Flames, Cold Sweat (1967)

Friday's lunch record is funk/soul album by James Brown. This 1967 album is on the King blue label by King records. He is joined by his Fabulous Flames and crack tight band. Songs include; "Cold Sweat part 1 & 2", Fever", "Kanas City", "Stagger Lee", L="Mona Lisa", "I Want To Be Around", "Nature Boy", "Come Rain Or Come Shine", ""I Love You Porgy", "Back Stabbin' ".The YouTube sample song is "Cold Sweat Part 1" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyTwvhGfjnc . . bucko

No Lunch Record Today - Closed - Thanksgiving Holiday (2016)

No Lunch Record Today - Closed - Thanksgiving Holiday (2016)

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Illinois Jacquet, The Black Velvet Band (1988) r. 1947-1967

Illinois Jacquet, The Black Velvet Band (1988) r. 1947-1967

 Wednesday's lunch record is Hard Bop jazz album by tenor saxophonist Illinois Jacquet. This album is a reissue of early recordings and was released in 1988 on the Bluebird record label BMG music corp. The original recordings are from 1947-1950 and an additional hot recording of Flying Home from the 1967 Newport jazz festival with Lionel Hampton. The personnel  on his early recordings is; Illinois Jacquet (tenor saxophone), Joe Newman, (trumpet) Leo Parker (baritone saxophone), J.J. Johnson (trombone), Sir Charles Thompson or John Lewis (piano), Al Lucas (bass), Shadow Wilson or Jo Jones (drums). Songs include "Jet Propulsion", "Big Foot", "Black Velvet". "You Gotta Change" and others. The YouTube sample song is "Riffin' At 24th Street" (1947) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5fr6NQkcjY . . bucko

The Righteous Brothers, Right Now (1963)



The Righteous Brothers, Right Now (1963)

Tuesday's lunch record is by the Righteous Brothers. This R7B / soul album was released in1963 on the Moonglow record label. It features the soulful vocals of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield on 12 songs. Including "Georgia On My Mind", "Bye Bye Love", along with others. The YouTube sample song is ""Let The Good Times Roll" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3LjqZ9WrjM . .  bucko 

Eddie Harris, Is It In (1974)

Eddie Harris, Is It In (1974)

 Monday's lunch record is a funk/jazz album by saxophonist Eddie Harris. This 1974 album was released on the Atlantic records label. The personnel is Eddie Harris (electric saxophone, electric piano, vocals), Ronald Muldrow (guitar, Guitorgan), Rufus Reid (Electric bass, string bass), William James (drums & electric bomgos). THe songs are; "Funkarama", "Happy Gemini", "Is It In", ""It's War", "Space Commercial", "Look Ahere", "These Lonely Nights", "House Party Blues", "Tranquility & Antagonist".  The YouTube sample song is "Is It In" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIyDXCYe7lM . . bucko

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James Brown & The Famous Flames, Mighty Instrumentals (1966)

James Brown & The Famous Flames, Mighty Instrumentals (1966)

Friday's lunch record is an instrumental album by James Brown, This album released in 1966 on the King record label, The songs include; "Hold It", "Every Beat Of My Heart", "Night Train", "Sticky", "(Can You) Feel It", "Cross Firing", "James Brown House Party", "Suds", "Doin' The Limbo", "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag", "The Scratch", "Choo Choo". The YouTube sample song is "Suds" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDBbHm6buMk . . bucko

Etta James, The Best Of Etta James (1977) r. 1962

Etta James, The Best Of Etta James (1977) r. 1962

Thursday's lunch record is a reissue of early R&B hits of Etta James This late 1970's reissue is on the Superior record label. The original album is collection of her earlier hit songs it was issued in 1962 on the Crown record label, The R&B diva performs the following song. "Hickory Dickory Dock", "I'm A Fool", ""We're In Love", "Don't You Remember', "Tough Lover", "Cray Feelin' ", "Be Mine", ""You Know What I Mean", "Nobody Loves You Like Me", "If It Ain't One Thing". The YouTube sample song is "Tough Lover" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbkb1ZCGycY . . bucko

The Righteous Brothers, Soul And Inspiration (1966)

The Righteous Brothers, Soul And Inspiration (1966)

 Thursday's lunch record is by the Righteous Brothers. This 1966 album is on the Verve record label. It features the soulful sing of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield. They are companied by a tock/ blues /R&B group. Some personnel are; Art Munson (guitar), Michael Patterson (piano), Jim Bond (bass), Drew Johnson (drums), a horn section. Songs include; "I'm Leaving It Up To You", "Stand By", In The Midnight Hour", "Turn On Your Love Light", "A Change Is Gonna to Come", "Rat ace" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "You're My Soul & Inspiration" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-M4JcHXoXo . . bucko

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Eddie Harris, Eddie Harris Sings The Blues (1972)

Eddie Harris, Eddie Harris Sings The Blues (1972)

Tuesday's lunch record is the innovative jazz of Eddie Harris. This 1972 album is on the Atlantic record label. Eddie plays three of his included songs by dinging through his electronic saxophone. He utilizes a wah-wah pedal for a dynamic effect bending his newly created sound. The personnel are; Eddie Harris (saxophone, vocal), Richard Abrams (electric piano), Ronald Muldrow (electric guitar), Rufus Reid (electric, stand-up bass), Billy James (drums)Willie Henderson (baritone saxophone),Frank Gordon (trumpet) & others. The songs are; "Please Let Me Go", "Ten Minutes To Four", "A Child Is Born", "Walk With Me", "Eddie Sings The Blues", "Giant Steps". The YouTube sample song is "Eddie Sings The Blues" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maqTeJZq1gs . . bucko 

James Brown, Live At The Apollo Theatre (1963)

James Brown, Live At The Apollo Theatre (1963)

Monday's lunch record is a live album of The James Brown Show. This album was released in 1963 on King records. James Brown was the number one R&B singer of the time. This album contains many of his current popular songs. They include; "I'll Go Crazy", "Try Me", "Think", "I Don't Mind", "Someone Please, Please, Please", "I Found Someone", "I Love You Yes I Do", "Night Train" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "I'll Crazy" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsxEfmhmDXg&list=PL_HKrpXPE7Pp-e-NOdetkpKn2m_XpFM-R&index=3 . . bucko

Etta James, Good Rockin' Mama (1981) r. 1955-57

Etta James, Good Rockin' Mama (1981)  r. 1955-57

Friday's lunch record is a R&B rocker by Etta James. This 10" LP was released in 1981 on the Ace record label of the U,K.  There are 10 songs  from her early teen hits including; "Dance With Me Henry", "Do Something Crazy", "W-O-M-A-N", "I Hope You're Satisfied", "Strange Things Happen", "Good Rockin' Daddy", "My One And Only", "Hey Henry", "I'm A Fool", "That's All". The YouTube sample song is "Hey Henry the answer song to Hank Ballard. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T28Zx6swm4 . . bucko

Robby Robber & The Hi-Jackers, The Twist (1962)

Robby Robber & The Hi-Jackers, The Twist (1962)

Thursday's lunch record is by Robby Robber, The Twist. This 1962 album is on the Premiere record label. This is one of many budget records cashing in on the new dance craze created by Hank Ballard and copied by Chubby Checker. It is a small rock group line up of guitar, bass and two saxophones plus vocals. song titles are " The Twist", "Hey Little Girl", "Take A Chance", "Loving You", "After School Twist", ""My Baby Couldn't Dance The Twist", "Oh This Is Love", "Swinging Papa twist", "Yes She Knows", "I Need your Love". The YouTube sample song is "After School Twist" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zA_cAhKR3Cg . . bucko

Eddie Harris, Excursions (1973)

Eddie Harris, Excursions (1973)

Wednesday's lunch record is a jazz/funk album by saxophonist Eddie Harris. This 1973 double gate-fold album is on Atlantic records. Personnel consists of Eddie Harris (tenor saxophone), Cedar Walton, Larry Nash or Jodie Christian (piano), Rufus Reid, Ron Carter or Melvin Jackson (bass), Billy Higgins , Richard Smith (drums), Frank Gordon Ray Codingham (trumpet).  Todays listen is sides 3&4, songs include; "Fragmentary Apparitions", "Hey Wado", "Aleph The Fool", "Recess", "I'm Lonely", "Oleo". The YouTube sample song is "Oleo" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM6glQGq13U . . bucko

James Brown, Papa's Got A Brand New Bag (1965)

James Brown, Papa's Got A Brand New Bag (1965)

Tuesday's lunch record is by James Brown. This soul/funk classic is a 1965 release on King records. Songs include "Pap's Got A Brand New Bag", Mashed Potatoes, U.S.A,". "Cross Firing", "Love Don't Love Nobody", "I Stay In The Chapel Every Night", "And I Do Just What I Want", "This Old Heart", "Baby You're Right", "Have Mercy Baby", "You Don't Have To Go", "Doin' The Limbo". The YouTube sample song is You Don't Have To Go" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X26t9xtBiT8 . . bucko

Etta James, Etta James Sings (1970) r. 1960

Etta James, Etta James Sings (1970) r. 1960

Monday's lunch record is by Etta James. This is a reissue album of a reissue album. This album from 1970 on the United Superior  label. The original recordings are from the King/Kent/Crown label from the 1950's & the early 1960's then reissued as album format in the 1960's for a new audience. Included are many of the R&B Diva's early recordings. Song include "Dance With Me Henry", "Do Something Cray", "Woman", "My One And Only", "I Hope You're Satisfied", "Good Rockin' Tonight", Hey Henry", "Strange Things", "That's All", How Big A Fool". The YouTube sample song is Dance With Me Henry" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAR0clY6ud4 . . bucko