Wynonie Harris, Oh Babe! (1982) r. 1945-1954

Wynonie Harris, Oh Babe! (1982) r. 1945-1954

 Thursday's lunch record is a jump blues reissue album by Wynonie 'Mr. Blues' Harris, Oh Babe!. This 1982 compilation reissues 15 tracks recorded between 1945-1954. This album was released on the Route 66 label of Mr. R&B records of Sweden. Wynonie Harris (vocals), most of the musicians are unknown. Some are Sonny Thompson (piano), Joe Williams (bass), Johnny Otis (drums). The songs are: ""Round The Clock Rock", "Cock-A-Doodle-Doo", Yonder Goes My Baby", "Time To Change Your Town". "Ride Ridin' Mama", "You Gotta Get Yourself A Job, Girl", " My Baby's Barrel House", "Oh Babe!", "Luscious Woman", "Bad News Baby (There'll Be Rockn' Tonight", "Stormy Night Blues", "Down Boy Down", "Git To Gittin' Baby", "Don't Take My Whiskey Away", "I Get A Thrill". The YouTube sample song is "Hard Ridin' Mama" (1950) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjOgx1UC5fY . . bucko

The Jazz Crusaders, Give Peace A Chance (1970)

The Jazz Crusaders, Give Peace A Chance (1970)

Wednesday's lunch record is a jazz / funk album by the Jazz Crusaders. This 1970 album was released on the Pacific Jazz series of Liberty records. It features the John Lennon song "Give Peace A Chance". The personnel is; Wayne Henderson (trombone), Wilton Folder (tenor saxophone), Joe Sample (keyboards), Buster Williams (bass), Stix Hooper (drums). The songs are "Give Peace A Chance", "I Think It Was A Dream", "Black Bird", "The Thrill Is Gone", Anita's New Dance", "Space Settlement", "All The Lonely Years", "Another Blues". The YouTube sample song is "Another Blues" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEJOIcsMQEA . . bucko

Jimmy Reed, Found Love (1960)

Jimmy Reed, Found Love (1960)

 Tuesday's lunch record is a blues album by Jimmy Reed. This 1960 album was recorded on Vee-Jay records. Jimmy Reed (vocals, guitar, harmonica). The songs are "Baby What You Want Me To Do", "Found Love", "Meet Me", "I Was Wrong", "Going By The River (part 2)", "Big Boss Man", "Hush-Hush", "Where Can You Be" I'm Nervous", "Going By The River", "I Ain't Got You", "Come Love". The YouTube sample song is "Big Boss Man" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd-o_kLONVI . . bucko

The Crusaders, Those Southern Knights (1976)

The Crusaders, Those Southern Knights (1976)

Monday's lunch record is a jazz / funk album by the Crusaders. This 1976 album was released Blue Thumb records of abc music. The personnel is; Wayne Henderson (trombone), Wilton Felder (tenor saxophone), Larry Carlton *guitar), Robert 'pops' Popwell (bass), Stix Hooper (drums). The songs are; "spiral", "Keep That Same Old Feeling', "My Mama Told Me So", Till The Sun Shines", "And Then There Was The Blues", Serenity", "Feeling Funky". The YouTube sample song is "Feeling Funky" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAXGQVtIXW8 . . bucko

Otis Rush, Mourning In The Morning (1969)

Otis Rush, Mourning In The Morning (1969)

 Friday's lunch record is a blues album by guitarist / singer Otis Rush. This 1969 album was released on Cotillion records a division of Atlantic records, The personnel is; Otis Rush (vocal, guitar), Duane Allman (guitar), Gerry Jemmott (bass), Roger Hawkins (drums), Barry Beckett, Mark Naftalin (keyboards), Aaron Varnell, Joe Arnold (tenor saxophone), Gene Miller (trumpet). The songs are; "Me", "Working Man", "You're Killing My Love", "I Feel So Bad", "Gambler's Blues", "Baby, I Love You", "My Old Lady", "My Love Will Never Die", "Reap What You Sow", "It Takes Time", "Can't Wait No Longer". The YouTube sample song is "Working Man" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF4lhz0yhHY . . bucko

Wynonie Harris, Good Rockin' Blues (1976) r. 1947-1955

Wynonie Harris, Good Rockin' Blues (1976) r. 1947-1955

Thursday's lunch record is an collection of early jump blues by Wynonie Harris. This 1976 reissue album is on the Gusto record label. The original recordings are from  King records 1947-1955. The songs are; "Good Rockin' Tonight", ""I Feel That Old Age Coming On", "Bloodshot Eyes", "Rot Gut", "Mr Dollar", "Grandma Plays The numbers", "Good Morning Judge", "Adam. Come Get Your Rib", "Quiet Whiskey", "Lovin' Machine", "Tremblin'". The YouTube sample song is "  Good Morrning Judge" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhqrlsn9i-o . . bucko

Jerry Lee Lewis, Live At The International, Las Vegas (1970)

Jerry Lee Lewis, Live At The International, Las Vegas (1970)

Wednesday's lunch record is a album by Jerry Lee Lewis. This 1970 album was released on Mercury records. Jerry Lee Lewis )vocal, piano) unknown small band. The rock, country songs are; " She Even Woke Up To Say Goodbye", "Jambalaya", "She Still Comes Around (To Love What's Left Of Me)", "Drinkin' Champagne" , "San Antonio Rose", "Once More With Feeling", "When You Wore A Tulip And I Wore A Big Red Rose", "Take These Chains From My Heart", "Ballad Of Forty Dollars", "Flip, Flop And Fly". The YouTube sample song is "Ballad Of 40 Dollars" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_dZWb1tQgM . . bucko

The Jazz Crusaders, Tough Talk (1963)

The Jazz Crusaders, Tough Talk (1963)

 Tuesday's lunch record is a jazz bop album by the Jazz Crusaders. This 1963 album was their forth and released on the Pacific Jazz label. The personnel on this hard swinging jazz album are; Wilton Felder (tenor saxophone), Wayne Henderson (trombone), Joe Sample (piano, harpsichord), Bobby Haynes (bass), Stix Hooper (drums). The songs are; "Deacon Brown", "Turkish Black", "Brahms Lullaby", "Boopie", "Tough Talk", "No Name Samba", "Lazy Canary", "Lonely Horn", "Brother Bernard". The YouTube sample song is "Tough Talk" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weoVHTxOr5s . . bucko

Memphis Slim, Bad Luck And Troubles (1972 ) r. 1961

Memphis Slim, Bad Luck And Troubles (1972 ) r. 1961

 Monday's lunch record is reissue blues collection by pianist, singer Memphis Slim. This 1972 double album is on Barnaby records of Germany. Today's listen is sides 3 & 4. The original recordings are from 1961. The personnel is; Memphis Slim (piano, vocal), Arbee Stidham (guitar), Jazz Gillum (harmonica, vocal). The songs are; "Born With the Blues", "Just Let Me Be", "Red Haired Boogie", "Blue & Disgusted", "New Key To The Highway", "I'd Take Her To Chicago", "Harlem Bound", "El Capitan", "I Just Landed In Your Town", "John Henry", "I Believe I'll Settle Down", "Bad Luck And Troubles", "Late Afternoon Blues", "Memphis Slim U.S.A..". The You Tube sample song is "New Key To The Highway" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5z8Dm-Ttqw . . bucko

Wynonie Harris, Rock Mr. Blues (1985) r. 1947-1953

Wynonie Harris, Rock Mr. Blues (1985) r. 1947-1953

 

Friday's lunch record is a reissue collection of jump blues by singer Wynonie Harris. This 1985 album was released on Charly R&B records. These early recordings are from the King label (1947-1955. Some of the musicians include Hal Singer , Tom Archia, John Greer, Red Prysock (tenor sax), Milt Buckner, Todd Rhodes (piano)and others. The songs are; "Just Like Two Drops Of Water", "Good Rocking Tonight", "Blow Your Brains Out", "Sittin' On It All The Time", "Luscious Woman", Keep On Churnin", "Quiet Whiskey", "I Feel That Old Age Coming On", "Good Morning Judge", "Down Boy Down", "Bloodshot Eyes", "Lovin' Machine", "Mr. Blues Is Coming To Town", Rock Mr. Blues", "Baby Shame On You". The YouTube sample song is "Down Boy Down (1953) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcsE34dPsAk . . bucko 

Jerry Lee Lewis, The Greatest Live Show On Earth (1964)

Jerry Lee Lewis, The Greatest Live Show On Earth (1964)

Thursday's lunch record is by rock / country piano playin' singer Jerry Lee Lewis. This 1964 album was released on Smash records of Mercury records. The songs are; "Jenny, Jenny", "Who Will The Next Fool Be", "Memphis", "Hound Dog", "I Got A Woman", "High Heel Sneakers", "No Particular Place To Go", "Together Again", "Long Tall Sally", "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' ". The YouTube sample song is "I Got A Woman" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGkUzV9anUw . . bucko

The Crusaders, Scratch (1974)

The Crusaders, Scratch (1974)

Wednesday's lunch record is a live jazz/funk album by The Crusaders. This 1974 was recorded live at The Roxy and released on Blue Thumb records. The personnel is; Wayne Henderson (trombone), Wilton Felder (tenor saxophone), Joe Sample (keyboards). Stix Hooper (drums), Larry Carlton (guitar), Max Bennett (bass). The songs are; "Scratch", "Eleanor Rigby", "Hard Times", "So Far Away", "Way Back Home". The YouTube sample song is "Scratch" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-092AmH4fs . . bucko

Memphis Slim, Bad Luck And Troubles (1972)

Memphis Slim, Bad Luck And Troubles (1972)

Tuesday's lunch record is a double gate-fold album by piano player blues singer Memphis Slim. This 1972 album was released on Barnaby records. Todays listen is sides one & two. The musicians are; Memphis Slim (piano, vocal), Arbee Stidham (guitar, vocal), Jazz Gillum (harmonica, vocal). The songs are; "I Feel So Good", Rockin' Chair Blues", "Baby Gone", "Cow , Cow blues", "Miss Ida B.", "Forty Four Blues", "Trouble In Mind", "Worried Life Blues", "I Don't Want My Rooster Crowin After The Sun Goes Down", "Lonesome In My Bedroom", "Diggin' My Potatoes", "In The Evenin' ". The YouTube sample song is "I Feel So Good" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoscUL1kJvI . . bucko

Wynonie Harris, Good Rockin' Blues (1976) r. 1947-1955

Wynonie Harris, Good Rockin' Blues (1976) r. 1947-1955

Monday's lunch record is a jump blues album by Wynonie Harris, This reissue double album was released in 1976 on Gusto records. The original recordings are from the King record library from 1947-1955. These rockin' R&B songs feature the blues shouter Wynonie Harris backed by a small group. Today's listen is sides 3 & 4. The songs are; "Rose Get Your Clothes", "Wynonie's Boogie","Good Rockin' Mr. Blues", "Blowin' To California", "I Can't Take It No More", "I Like My Baby's Pudding", "Man Have I Got Trouble", "I'll Never Give Up", "Drinkin' Blues", "Mama Your Daughter's Done Lied To Me". The YouTube sample song is "I Like My Baby's Pudding" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma78qWiEgnk . . bucko

Jerry Lee Lewis, High Heel Sneakers (1970)

Jerry Lee Lewis, High Heel Sneakers (1970)

Friday's lunch record is a reissue album by rocker Jerry Lee Lewis. This 1970 album is on the Pickwick record label. Originally released on Mercury records. Jerry Lee Lewis (vocal, piano) the backing band is unknown. The songs are; "High Heel Sneakers", "Crying Time", "Hound Dog", "Sticks And Stones", "Too Young", "Flip, Flop And Fly", "Hallelujah I Love Her So", "Baby Hold Me Close", "You Went Back On Your Word", "Got You on My Mind". The YouTube sample song is "Flip, Flop And Fly" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DBe5LpaM0c . . bucko

Memphis Slim, Memphis Slim At The Gate Of Horn (1959)

Memphis Slim, Memphis Slim At The Gate Of Horn (1959)

Thursday's lunch record is a blues album by piano player and blues singer Memphis Slim. This 1959 album was released on Vee-Jay records. The songs include; "The Come Back", Steppin' Out", Beer Drinkin' Woman, Slim's Blues" and others. The YouTube sample song is; "Gotta Find My Baby" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOaC8Tgen30 . . bucko

Wynonie Harris, Good Rockin' Blues (1976) r. 1947-1950's

Wynonie Harris, Good Rockin' Blues (1976) r. 1947-1950's

 Wednesday's lunch record is from a double album by jump blues singer Wynonie Harris. This reissue 1976 album is on the Gusto records label. The original recordings are from the King record library. Todays listen is sides 1 & 2. The songs are; "Good Rockin' Tonight", "I Feel Tat Old Age Coming On", "Bloodshot Eyes", "Rot Gut", "Mr. Dollar", "Grandma Plays The Numbers", "Good Morning Judge", "Adam, Come Get Your Rib", "All She Wants To Do Is Rock", "Quiet Whiskey", "Lovin' Machine", "Tremblin' ", The YouTube sample song is " All She Wants To Do Rock" (1949)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMQo5bDyq-o . . bucko

Jerry Lee Lewis, The Session recorded In London (1973)

Jerry Lee Lewis, The Session recorded In London (1973)

Tuesday's lunch record is a rock, Blues, Country album by Jerry Lee Lewis. This 1973 double gate-fold album was recorded in London England. Many current British musicians join Jerry Lee Lewis. Today's listen is sides C &D. The songs include; " Trouble In Mind", "Johnny B. Goode", "High School Confidential", "Early Morning Rain", "Whole Lot Of Shakin' Goin' On", "Sixty Minute Man", "Movin' On Down The Line", "What I'D  Say", "Rock & Roll Medley". The YouTube sample song is "Movin' On Down The Line" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TN8Zouj7m9k . . bucko






The Crusaders, The Crusaders At Their Best (1973)

The Crusaders, The Crusaders At Their Best (1973)

Monday's lunch record is by the Crusaders. This 1973 album is on the Motown record label. It contains many of there past hits. Joe Sample (piano), Wilton Felder (sax, bass), Stix Hooper (drums). The songs are; "Jazz!", "Listen And You'll See", "Papa Hoopers Barrelhouse Groove", "Time Has No Ending", "Young Rabbits 71' 72' ", "Rainy Night In Georgia", "Way Back Home", "Thank You(For Letin Me Be My Mice Elf Agin)", "Spanish Harlem". The YouTube sample song is "Listen And You'll See" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8PJ_Jhh6ac . . bucko

Memphis Slim, Memphis Slim And His House Rockers, Featuring Matt 'Guitar' Murphy (1978

Memphis Slim, Memphis Slim And His House Rockers, Featuring Matt 'Guitar' Murphy (1978)

Friday's lunch record is a blues album by blues singer piano player Memphis Slim. This 1978 album was released on the Pearl record label of Chicago IL. The tracks are reissued from the United record label (1952-1954). The songs are; "Memphis Slim U.S.A.", "Sassy Me", "Little Peace Of Mind", "Got To Find My Baby", "Banana Oil", "Blue And Lonesome", "Two Of A Kind", "She's Alright". "Blues All Around My Head", "Slim Was Just Kiddin' ", "Save Time Bounce", "Backbone Boogie". The YouTube sample song is" She's Alright" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzHrbF3CUj4 . . bucko

Matt 'Guitar' Murphy

Memphis Slim

Wynonie Harris, Mr. Blues Is Coming To Town (1977) r. 1946-1954

Wynonie Harris, Mr. Blues Is Coming To Town (1977) r. 1946-1954

Thursday's lunch record is a jump blues album by Wynnonie Harris. This 1977 reissue album is on the Route 66 record label of Mr. R&B records of Sweden. These recordings were originally issue on 78's between 1946-195. Wynnonie Harris (vocal) was commonly referred to as Mr. Blues a dynamic gravely voiced singer, entertainer and show man. Musicians include; Tab Snith (alto sax), Joe Newman (trumpet), Bill Doggett (piano), Sonny Thompson (piano),  George Tate (tenor sax) and others. Songs include; "Sittin' On It All The Time", Drinkin' By Myself", ""Rock Mr. Blues", Keep-A-Talkin", Fishtail Blues", "Christina", "Wine, Wine Sweet Wine" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Rock Mr. Blues" (1950) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY0M_CTWXQE . . bucko

Jerry Lee Lewis, The London Session (1973)

Jerry Lee Lewis, The London Session (1973)

 Wednesday's lunch record is a double gate-fold album by Jerry Lee Lewis. This 1973 album is on the Mercury record label. Today's listen is sides 1 & 2. This rock album was recorded in London England with Jerry Lee Lewis on vocals and piano. He is accompanied by the finest English rock and blues musicians. Personnel includes; Jerry Lee Lewis (vocal, piano),, Alvin Lee (guitar), Gary Wright (organ), Chas Hodges (bass), Kenny Jones (drums ) plus many others. The songs are; "Drinking Wine Spo Dee O' Dee", "Music To The Man", "Baby What You Want Me To Do", "Bad Moon Rising", "Sea Cruise", Jukebox", "No Headstone On My Grave", "Big Boss Man", "Memphis". The YouTube sample song is "Drinking Wine Spo De Odie"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTHfFoqBQAA . . bucko

The Crusaders, Hollywood (1972)

The Crusaders, Hollywood (1972)

Tuesday's lunch record is a jazz / funk album by The Crusaders. This 1972 album is on the Mowest label of Motown records. The personnel is; Joe Sample (keyboards), Wilton Felder (tenor sax, electric bass)m Wayne Henderson (trombone), Stix Hooper (drums), Arthur Adams (guitar), David T. Walker (guitar), Chuck Raney (electric bass), Reggie Johnson (acoustic bass). The songs are; "Spanish Harlem", "Try A Little Harder", "Hollywood". "Do Yourself A Favor", "Cold Duck Eddie", "Way Back Home", "Papa Hoopers Barrelhouse Groove", "Alekasam". The YouTube sample song is "Try A Little Harder" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7iuzIVkuCM . . bucko

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