Lynn Hope, Lynn Hope And His Tenor Sax- Aladdin Records (1983) r. 195

Lynn Hope, Lynn Hope And His Tenor Sax- Aladdin Records (1983) r. 195

Friday's lunch record is a reissue album of Lynn Hope. This 1983 album was released on the French label Pathe Marconi. It is an R&B of tracks that were originally on the Aladdin label from 1951-1957.The hot rocking tracks are; "Tenderly", "Driftin'", "Hop, Skip, Jump", "Blue Moon", "Blues Fue Anna Bacoa", "Even Til Two", "Miserlou", "Blow Lynn Blow", "Move It", and others. The YouTube sample song is "Blue Moon" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXyy6oKxFhM . . bucko  

Harvey Mandel, Games Guitars Play (1969)

Harvey Mandel, Games Guitars Play (1969)

 Thursday's lunch record is a blues rock album by guitarist Harvey Mandel. This 1969 album was released on Phillips records, The personnel is; Harvey Mandel (lead guitar), Russell Dashier (guitar, piano, organ), Larry Taylor (bass), Eddie Shades (drums). The songs are; "Leavin' Trunk", "Honkey Tonk", "I Don't Need No Doctor", "Dry Your Eyes", "Ridin' High", "Capurange", "Senor Blues","Games People Play". The YouTube sample song is "Senor Blues" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIk4rJtxJAU . . bucko

George Freeman, New Improved Funk (1974)

George Freeman, New Improved Funk (1974)

Wednesday's lunch record is a funk jazz album by guitarist George Freeman. This 1974 album was released on Groove Merchant records. The personnel is; George Freeman (guitar), John Young(piano),  Leroy Jackson (bass), "Bob Guthrie / Marion Brooker (drums),  Jon Freeman (tenor sax), Bobby Blevins (organ). The songs are; "New Improved Funk". "Daffy", "Happy Fingers", "All In The Game", "Big Finish", "Guitar Lover Man", "Good Morning Heartache", "Some Enchanted Evening", "Confirmed Truth". The YouTube sample song is "New Improved Funk" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY4luIAjgc8 . . bucko

Roosevelt Sykes, The Honeydripper (1968) r.1961

Roosevelt Sykes, The Honeydripper (1968) r.1961

Tuesdays lunch record is a blues album by Roosevelt Sykes. This album is a reissue of Prestige Bluesville album from 1961. It now is on the Prestige label. This album was recorded by Rudy Van Gelder it features Roosevelt Sykes (piano, vocal), Robert Banks (organ), King Curtis (tenor sax), Leonard Gaskins (bass), Belton Evans (drums). The songs are; "Miss Ida B.", "Mislead Mother", "Yes Lawd", "I Hate To Be Alone", "Jailbait", "Lonely Day", "Satellite Baby", "Pocketful Of Money", "She Ain't For Nobody". The YouTube sample song is "Jailbait" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spWmPqywq7g . . bucko

Joe Houston, Rocks And Rolls All Night Long (1956)

Joe Houston, Rocks And Rolls All Night Long (1956)



Monday's lunch record is a wild early rock n' roll album by Joe Houston. This 1956 album was recorded on Modern records. It features the honkin' and screaming saxophone of Joe Houston and his orchestra. The songs are;  "All Night Long", "Celebrity Club Stomp", "Candy Rock", "Rockin' With Joe", "Way Out", Crazy Sax", "Blow Joe Blow", "Sentimental Journey", "Rock And Roll Boogie", Riverside Rock", Earthquake", "She's Gone".  The YouTube sample song is "Riverside Rock" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rrOprXC5OY . . bucko

Mink Deville, Cabretta (1977)

Mink Deville, Cabretta (1977)

Friday's lunch record is the debut album of the punk rock band Mink Deville. This 1977 album was released on Capitol records. The personnel is; Willy Deville (vocal, guitar, harmonica), Louis K. Erlanger (guitar), Bobby Leonards (piano), Ruben Siquenza) (bass). The songs are; "Venus Of Avenue D", "Little Girl", "One Way Street", "Mixed Up, Shook Up Girl", "Gunslinger", Can't Do Without It", Cadillac Walk", "Spanish Stroll", "She's So Tough", "Party Girls". The YouTube sample song is "Gunslinger" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwU_yJPWkmw . . bucko

Von Freeman, Doin' It Right Now (1972)

Von Freeman, Doin' It Right Now (1972)

 Thursday's lunch record is by Chicago jazz saxophonist Von Freeman. This 1972 album was released on Atlantic records. The personnel  is; Von Freeman (tenor saxophone), John Young (piano), Sam Jones (bass), Jimmy Cobb (drums). The songs are; "The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face", "White Sand", "Lost In A Fog", "Portrait Of John Young", "Doin' It Right Now", "Catnap", "Sweet And Lovely", "Brother George". The YouTube sample song is "Brother George" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC7BztcCzrY . . bucko

Roosevelt Sykes, Feel Like Blowing My Horn (1973)

Roosevelt Sykes, Feel Like Blowing My Horn (1973)

 Wednesday's lunch record is a blues album by pianist singer Roosevelt Dykes. This 1973 album was released on Delmark records. The personnel is; Roosevelt Sykes (piano, vocal), Robert Jr. Lockwood (guitar), King Kolax (trumpet), Brett Mallard (tenor sax, clarinet), Fred Myers (bass), Fred Below (drums). The songs are "Feel Like Blowing My Horn", "My Hamstrings Poppin", "I'm A Nut", "Blues Will Prank Your Soul", "Dykes Gumboogie", "Rock-Bye Birdie", "Moving Blues", "All Days Are Good Days", "Eagle-Rock Me Baby", "Jubilee Time". The YouTube sample song "Feel Like Blowing My Horn" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpLYxpzleZ4 . . bucko

Joe Houston, Earthquake (1985) r. 1949-1955

Joe Houston, Earthquake (1985) r. 1949-1955

Tuesday's lunch record is a reissue collection of early Joe Houston R&B records. This 1985 album is on the French record label Pathe Marconi. The original recordings are from  Freedom records on Imperial records issued in 1949-1955. The wild raucous tenor saxophone of Joe Houston was the early pioneers of rock n' roll. The songs are; "Thunderstorm", "Trouble. Trouble, Trouble", "Hurricane", "Tough Enough", "Windy City Hop", "Earthquake", "Jump The Blues", "Guided Missle", "Good-Bye Little Girl", "Wee Wee Hours", "Bobby Sox Ramble". The YouTube sample song is "Thuderstorm" (1952) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D8bORAg-eg . . bucko

Mink Deville, Return To Argenta (1978)

Mink Deville, Return To Argenta (1978)

 Monday's lunch record is a New York City punk rock record by Mink Deville. This 1978 album was their second it was released on Capitol records. The songs are: "Guardian Angel", "Soul Twist", " A Train Lady", "Rolene", "Desperate Days", "Just Your Friends", "Steady Drivin' Man", "Easy Slider", "I Broke That Promise", "Confidence To Kill" The YouTube sample song is "Rolene" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJH-dTfrs7c . . bucko

Wilton Felder, Bullitt (1969)

Wilton Felder, Bullitt (1969)

 Friday's lunch record is a jazz album by saxophonist Wilton Felder. This 1969 album is on World Pacific Jazz records. This gate-fold album's songs are; "Theme From Bullitt",All Along The Watchtower", "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing", "Hi- Hrrl Sneakers", "The Split", "Doin' My Thing", "Up Here Down Below", "Please Return Your Love To Me", "With A little Help From My Friends", "It's A Game Love". The YouTube sample song is "Theme From Bullitt" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEK0Rwg_NeY . . bucko

Joni Mitchell, Blue (1971)

Joni Mitchell, Blue (1971)

Thursday's lunch record is a pop folk rock album by Joni Mitchell. This 1971 album is on Warner bros. records The personnel is; Joni Mitchell (vocal), James Taylor (guitar), Stephen Stills (bass), Russ Kunkel (drums) Sneakey Pete (pedal steel). The songs are "All I Want", "My Old Man " "Little Green", "Carey", "Blue", "California", "This Flight Tonight", "River", "A Case Of You", "The Last Time I Saw Richard". The YouTube sample song is "This Flight Tonight" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTfB8Q6DpZ0 . . bucko

Henry Franklin, The Skipper (1972)

Henry Franklin, The Skipper (1972)

Wednesday's lunch record is a  jazz/funk album by bassist Henry Franklin. This album was released in 1972 on Black Jazz records on quadriphonic sound. The personnel are; Henry Franklin (upright bass),Bill Henderson (piano), Charles Owens (tenor, soprano sax), Oscar Brasheer (trumpet), Kenny Climax (guitar), Mike Carvin (drums). The songs are; "Outbreak". "Plastic Creek Stomp", "Theme For Jojo", "Beauty And The Electric Tub", "Little Miss Laurie", "The Skipper". The YouTube sample song is "Outbreak" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nk4SYcOZ2hc . . bucko

Roosevelt Sykes, Roosevelt Sykes in Europe (1969)

Roosevelt Sykes, Roosevelt Sykes in Europe (1969)

Tuesday's lunch record is by stride blues pianist and vocalist Roosevelt Sykes. This 1969 album was released on Delmark records. The YouTube sample song is "Big Ben" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSy-hsBqzWQ

Joe Houston, Surf Rockin' (1963)

Joe Houston, Surf Rockin' (1963)

Monday's lunch record is by sax honker Joe Houston. This 1963 album is on the Crown record label. This surf exploitation album has nothing to do with surf music but is previously issued hot R&B rock n' roll renamed from the Modern/RPM record vault. The song titles are; "Wipe Out", Gremmie", Night Lamp", "Dig", "Ho Dads". "Haleha", Surf Rockin", "Maile", "Hooked", "Pupuka". The YouTube sample song is "Ho Dads" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV_0BQM7nNY . . bucko

Steve Miller Band, Recall The Beginning...A Journey From Eden (1972)

Steve Miller Band, Recall The Beginning...A Journey From Eden (1972)

Friday's lunch record is a rock album by guitarist Steve Miller. This 1972 album was released on Capitol records. This was his seventh album. The personnel is; Steve Miller (guitar, vocal), Gerald Johnson (bass), Ben Sidran (keyboards), Gary Mallaber (drums). The songs are; "Welcome", "Enter Maurice", "High On You Mam", "Heal You Heart", "The Sun Is Going Down", "Somebody Somewhere Help Me", "Love's Riddle", "Fandango", "Nothing Lasts", "Journey From Eden". The YouTube sample song is "Enter Maurice" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2w2LTupMx8 . . bucko

Roosevelt Sykes, Dirty Double Mother (1973)

Roosevelt Sykes, Dirty Double Mother (1973)

Thursday's lunch record is by blues man Roosevelt Sykes. This 1973 album was released on ABC records BluesWay label. It features the risqué songs by  the boogie - stride blues piano player and vocalist. The personnel are; Roosevelt Sykes (piano, vocal), Justin Adams (guitar), George French (bass), Alonzo Stewart (drums), Clarence Ford (sax). The songs are ; "Double Dirty Mother", "Persimmon Pie", "I Wanna Love", "Look A Here", "Jookin' In New Orleans", "May Be A Scandal", "Doube Breasted Woman", "Dooky Chas Boogie", "Life Is A Puzzle", ".44 Blues", "Watch'l Go Getter". The YouTube sample song is "Persimmon Pie" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2adlvXS1Bg . . bucko

Joe Houston, Twisting In Orbit (1962)

Joe Houston, Twisting In Orbit (1962)

Wednesday's lunch record is a Rock n' Roll twist album by saxophonist Joe Houston. This 1962 twist exploitation album was released on Crown records. This budget label repackaged honking R&B songs from the Modern/RPM record vault and renamed them with twist in the title. They are; "All Night Long Twist", Twistin' Time' ", "Jumpin' Twist", "Twistin' Shoes", "Twisting In Orbit", " "Hangover Twisr", "Houston's Twist", "Curtis Twist", "Mexican Twist", "La Palamo Twist". The YouTube sample son is "Houston's Twist" https://youtu.be/_3xy6uS2eBs . . bucko

Bette Midler, The Divine Miss M (1972)

Bette Midler, The Divine Miss M (1972)

Tuesday's lunch record is the debut  album by Bette Midler. Divine Miss M was released in 1972 on Atlantic records. This pop rock album yielded numerous top 40 songs produced by Barry Manilow. Some personnel are Bette Midler (vocal), David Spinozza (guitar), Ron Carter (bass), Ray Lucas (drums Barry Manilow (piano). The songs are; "Do You Want To Dance", "Chapel Of Love", " Superstar", "Daytime Hustler", "Am I Blue", "Friends", "Hello In There", "Leader Of The Pack", "Delta Down", "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy", "Friends". The YouTube sample song is "Daytime Hustler" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNja7DOC7nI . . bucko   

Benny Goodman, Benny Goodman Trio - Quartet - Quintet (1956)

Benny Goodman, Benny Goodman Trio - Quartet - Quintet (1956)

 Monday's lunch record is a swing jazz album by clarinetist Benny Goodman. This 1956 album is released on RCA Victor records. It features Benny's work in a small band format. A three , four or five piece ensemble the results are sound and swinging. The personnel is Benny Goodman  (clarinet), Teddy Wilson (piano), Gene Krupa )drums), Lionel Hampton (vibraphone), John Kirby (bass). The songs include: ""Whispering", "The Man I Love", "Opus 1/2", "Sweet Georgia Brown", "Body And Soul", "Oh Lady Be Good", "Dinah", "Sweet Sue-Just You", "Smiles", "Runnin' Wild", "Tiger Rag", "Pick-A-Rib". The YouTube sample song is "Pick-A-Rib" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY22daSR5FM . . bucko

Johnnie Taylor, Raw Blues (1969

Johnnie Taylor, Raw Blues (1969

 Friday's lunch record is a rhythm &blues soul album by singer Johnnie Tylor. This 1969 album was released on Stax records. Personnel includes Johnnie Taylor (vocal), Steve Cropper (guitar). Isaac Hayes and the Memphis Horns. The songs are "Where There Is Smoke There's Fire", Hello Sundown", "Pardon Me Lady", "Where Can A Man Go From Here", "That Bone", "That's Where It's At", "Part Time Love", "If I Had It To Do Again", "You're Good For Me", "You Can't Keep A Good Man Down", "You Can't Win With a Losing Hand". The YouTube sample song is "Where There's Smoke There Is Fire" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dgYayqlqYM . . bucko

Randy Newman, Good Old Boys (1974)

Randy Newman, Good Old Boys (1974)

 Thursday's Lunch record is by folk rock singer song wrier Randy Newman. This 1974 album was released on the Reprise record label of Warner Bros. records. His political social commentary in his lyrics made him a rock legend of the 1970's. Some musicians are; Randy Newman (piano, vocal),Acoustic guitar (Dennis Budimimer, Ry Cooder  (Electric guitar), Red Calindar (bass), Williie Weeks (bas), Andy Newmark (drums) along with others. Songs include "Rednecks", "Birmingham", "Marie", "Mr. President (have mercy on the working man)", "Guilty", "Louisiana 1927", "Every Man A King", "Kingfish", "Naked Man", "A Wedding In Cherokee County", "Back On My Feet Again", "Rollin' ". The YouTube sample song is "Rolling" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBux4AlGQzM . . bucko