Buddy Holly,, Buddy Holly (1958)

Buddy Holly,, Buddy Holly (1958)

Friday's lunch record is a rock 'n' roll, rockabilly album by Buddy Holly. This 1958 album was released on Coral records a subsidiary of Decca records. The songs are: "I'm Gonna Love You", "Peggy Sue", "Look At Me", "Listen To Me", Valley Of Tears", "Ready Teddy", " Everyday", "Mailman Bring Me No More Blues", "Words Of Love", "You're So Square", "Rave On", "Little Baby".   The YouTube sample song is "Rave On" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep5yugQkwss . . bucko

Jazz Crusaders, Tough Talk (1973)

Jazz Crusaders, Tough Talk (1973)
 

Thursday's lunch record is a gate-fold double album by the Jazz Crusaders. This 1973 album was released on Blue Note records. It reissues many of their popular recordings from the early 1960's. Todays listen is sides 2 & 3. The personnel is Wayne Henderson (trombone), Wilton Felder (tenor saxophone), Joe Sample (keyboards), Stix Hooper (drums). The songs are; "The Freedom Sound", "Long John", "The Lonely Horn", "Close Shave", " M.J.S. Funk", "Purple Onion", "Some Samba", "Free Sample". The YouTube sample song is "Freedom Sound" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0Jb72PZAls . . bucko

Bill Haley & The Comets, Greatest Hits (1977)

Bill Haley & The Comets, Greatest Hits (1977)

 Wednesday's lunch record is reissue collection  of Bill Haley's greatest hits. This 1977 album was released on Springboard International. The previously issued songs are from the mid 1950's. The songs are; "Shake Rattle And Roll', "Rudy's Rock", "Rip It Up", "Razzle Dazzle", "Rock-A-Beatin' Boogie", "See You Later Alligator", "Saints Rock 'N' Roll", "Rock Around The Clock", "Rock The Joint". The YouTube sample song is "Rip It Up" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR7aYR1M1aM . . bucko

Ronnie & The Pomona Casuals, Everybody Jerk (1965)

Ronnie & The Pomona Casuals, Everybody Jerk (1965)

 Tuesday's lunch record is a rock album by Ronnie & The Pomona  Casuals. This 1965 album is recorded on Donna records a division of Stereo-Fi Corp. The songs on this garage rock album are; "I Wanna Do The Jerk", "Sloopy", "The Jerk", "Land Of A Thousand Dances", "Do The Jerk", ", "Slow Jerk", "Everybody Jerk", "Help Yourself", "Ya Ya", "High Heel Sneakers", "Dance What You Wanna", "Out Of Sight". The YouTube sample song is "Everybody Jerk", https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ9e-f9FhwY . . bucko

Carole King, Tapestry (1971)

Carole King, Tapestry (1971)

 Monday's lunch record is a folk rock album by Carole King. This 1971 album was released on AMI records. All twelve songs are composed by Carole King, They are; "I Feel The Earth Move", "So Far Away", "It's Too Late", "Home Again", "Beautiful", "Way Over Yonder", "You've Got A Friend", "Where You Lead", "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" , "Backwater Jack", "Tapestry", "A Natural Woman". The YouTube sample song is "It's Too Late" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Kn72_kUEXc . . bucko

Jan & Dean, Drag City (1963)

Jan & Dean, Drag City (1963)

 Friday's lunch record is a surf rock album by the singing Duo Jan & Dean. This 1963 album was released on Liberty records. The songs are; "Drag City", "Schlock Rod (Parts 1 & 2)", "Little Deuce Coupe", " "Drag Strip Girl" , "I Gotta Drive", "Surfin'' Hearse", "Popsicle", "Hot Stocker", "Dead Man's Curve", "Surd Route 101". The YouTube sample song is "Little Deuce Coup" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WBPxlEP9Oc . . bucko

The Kinks, The Kink Kontroversy (1965)

The Kinks, The Kink  Kontroversy (1965)

Thursday's lunch record is a rock & roll album by the British band The Kinks. This 1965 album is on the Reprise label. The songs are; "Milk Cow Blues", Ring The Bells", "Gotta Get The First Plane Home", "When I See That Girl Of Mine". "I Am Free", "Till The End Of The Day", "The World Keeps Going ''Round", "Where Have The Good Times Gone", "It's Too Late", "What's In Store For Me", "You Can't Win. The YouTube sample song is "Till The End Of The Day" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkLDtbtj2cI . . bucko

The Jazz Crusaders, Tough Talk (1973)

The Jazz Crusaders, Tough Talk (1973)

Wednesday's lunch record is a jazz double gate-fold album by the Jazz Crusaders. This 1973 compilation album reissues many of there popular 1960's recordings from Blue Note records. Today's listen is sides 1 & 4. The personnel is; Wayne Henderson (trombone), Wilton Felder (tenor saxophone), Joe Sample (keyboard), Stix Hooper (drums). The songs are; "Tough Talk", "Aqua Dulce", "Turkish Black", "I'll Remember Tomorrow", "No Name Samba", "Stix March", "Lazy Canary", "That's It". The YouTube sample song is "I'll Remember Tomorrow" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC25BhznGTY  . . bucko

Jimmy Rushing, Sent For You Yesterday - The Classic Blues Of Jimmy Rushing (1973)

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Jimmy Rushing, Sent For You Yesterday - The Classic Blues Of Jimmy Rushing (1973)

Tuesday's lunch record is a  album by Blues singer Jimmy Rushing. This 1973 album is on BluesWay record label  of abc records .  It reissues early big band blues recordings with the Count Basie band and the Oliver Nelson  orchestra. Notable musicians are; Buddy Tate (tenor saxophone), Hugh McCracken (guitar), Bob Bushnell (bass) Dave Frishberg (piano), Joe Marshall (drums). The songs are; "You Can't Run Around Blues", "Sonny Boy Blue", "Sent For You Yesterday", "Blues In The Dark", "Everyday I Have The Blues", "Undecided Blues", "I Left My Baby", "Berkley Campus Blues", "Tell Me I'm Not Too Late". The YouTube sample song is "Sent For You Yesterday" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKIVmWIKHOI . . bucko

Bill Haley, Rockin' (1973)

Bill Haley, Rockin' (1973)

Monday's lunch record is a rock album by Bill Haley & His Comets, This 1973 reissues recordings from the 1950's. The songs are "Rockin' Rollin' Schnitzlebank", Ptetty Alouette", "Picadilly Rock", Come Rock With me", "Wooden Shoe Rock", "Oriental Rock" plus others. Tie YouTube sample song is "El Rocko" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st76ujCwHPY . . bucko

Bill Haley And His Comets, Rock 'n Roll Stage Show (1956)

Bill Haley And His Comets, Rock 'n Roll Stage Show (1956)

Friday's lunch record is a rock 'n roll album by Bill Haley 'n His Comets. This 1956 album was released on Decca records. The personnel is Bill Haley (vocal, guitar), Johnny Grande (accordion), Rudy Popilli (saxophone), Frank Beecher (guitar) & others. The songs are; "Calling All Comets", "Rudy's Rock", "Rockin' Trough The Rye". "A Rocking Little Tune", "Hide And Seek", "Hey Then, There Now", "Goofin' Around", "Hook, Line And Sinker", "Choo Choo Ch' Boogie", "Blue Comet Blues", "Tonight's The Night". The YouTube sample song is "Hook Line And Sinker" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tTvwcz-JbI . . bucko

The Kinks, The Kinks Greatest Hits (1966)

The Kinks, The Kinks Greatest Hits (1966)

 Thursday's lunch record is a collection of early rock hits by the British rock band the Kinks. This 1966 album was released on Reprise records. The songs are; "You Really Got Me", "Tired Of Waiting or You", "Set Me Free", ' Something Better Beginning", "Who'll Be The Next In Lone", "Till The End Of The Day", "Dedicated Follower Of Fashion" "A Well Respected Man", "Everybody's Gonna Be Happy", "All Day And All Night". The YouTube sample song is "You Really Got Me" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq_KQYVPadQ . . bucko

The Crusaders, Crusders 1 (1972)

The Crusaders, Crusaders 1 (1972)

Wednesday's lunch record is a live funk / jazz album by the Crusaders. This 1972 double gate-fold album was released on Blue Thumb records, Todays listen is sides 2 & 3. The personnel is; Wilton Felder (tenor saxophone), Wayne Henderson (trombone), Joe Sample (keyboard), Larry Carlton (guitar), Chuck Rainey (bass), Stix Hooper (drums). The songs are; "Put It Where You Want It", "Mystique Blues", "Full Moon", "Sweet Revival", "Mud Hole", "It's Just Gotta Be That Way", "Georgia Cottonfield". The YouTube sample song is "Sweet Revival" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCYB9_Hi4WY . . bucko

Shakey Jake And The All Stars, Further On Up The Road (1969)

Shakey Jake And The All Stars, Further On Up The Road (1969)

 Tuesday's lunch record is by blues singer Shakey Jake. This 1969 album as recorded on the World Pacific label of Liberty records. The personnel is; Shakey Jake (vocals, harp), Luther Allson (guitar), Sunnyland Slim, Wandering John (piano), Robert Elam (bass_, Francis Clay (drums). The songs are; "Everything Gonna Be Alright", "`Hold That Bus, Conductor", "Strrollin' On The Strip", "Respect Me Baby", "I Will Always Love You", "Three Times Seven", "Further On Up The Road", "A Hard Road To Travel", "Save Your Money Baby", "Too Hot To Hold", "Long Distance Call". The YouTube sample song is "A Hard Road To Travel" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMW7_Z6ntLU . . bucko

Wynonie Harris, Playful Baby (1986) r. 1945-1954

Wynonie Harris, Playful Baby (1986) r. 1945-1954

Monday's lunch record is a collection of  hot jump blues by Wynonie Harris. This reissue album was released in 1986 on the Route 66 label of Mr. R&B of Sweden. The original recordings are from 1945-1954 from the Apollo or King labels. Wynonie Harrys (vocal), Some of the musicians are; Gene Philips (guitar)Sonny Thompson (piano), Joe Williams (bass) and others. Songs include; "I Gotta Lyin' Woman", Triflin' Woman", "Papa Tree Top", Do It Again Please" plus others. The YouTube sample song is "Lollipop Mama" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAvBJzRLLzk . . bucko

Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin (1969)

Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin (1969)

Friday's lunch record is a hard rock /blues  album by Led Zeppelin. This 1969 album is on the Atlantic record label. The personnel is; Robert Plant (vocal, harmonica), Jimmy Page (electric guitar, vocals), John Paul Jones (bass, vocals), John Bonham (drums, vocals). The songs are; "Good Times Bad Times", "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You", "You Shook Me", "Dazed And Confused", "Your Time Is Gonna Come", "Black Mountain Side", "Communication Breakdown", "I Can't Quit You Baby", "How Many More Times". The YouTube sample song is "How Many More Times" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-5o2f9wzmw . . bucko

The Leiber Stoller Big Band, Yakety Yak (1960)

The Leiber Stoller Big Band, Yakety Yak (1960)

Thursday's lunch record is a rock / big band jazz album featuring the songs by song writers Leiber & Stoller. This 1960 album was recorded on Atlantic records. The band consists of numerous notable session musicians. Thad Jones (trumpet), Frank Foster, Frank Wes (sax), Al Grey (trombone), Hank Jones (piano), Kenny Burrell (guitar), Eddie Jones (bass), Sonny Payne (drums) plus many others. The songs are: "Yakety Yak", "Loving You", "Black Denim Trousers", "Bazoom", "Poison Ivy", "Kansas City", "Jailhouse Rock", "Smokey Joes Café", "Don't", "Charlie Brown", "Hound Dog". No YouTube sample song available. . . bucko

The Crusaders, Crusaders 1 (1972)

The Crusaders, Crusaders 1 (1972)

Wednesday's lunch record is double gate-fold jazz / funk album by the Crusaders. This 1972 album was released on Blue Thumb records. Today's listen is sides 1 & 4. The personnel is; Wayne Henderson (trombone), Wilton Felder (tenor saxophone), Joe Sample (keyboards), Chuck Rainey (bass), Larry Carlton (guitar), David T. Walker (guitar), Stix Hooper (drums). The songs on sides 1 & 4 are; "That's How I Feel", "So Far Away", "A Shade Of Blues", "Thee Children", "Mosadi". The YouTube sample song is "That's How I Feel" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J84IiZ6WfGI . . bucko

Jimmy Reed, I'm Jimmy Reed (1965) r.1958

Jimmy Reed, I'm Jimmy Reed  (1965)  r.1958

Tuesday's lunch record is a reissue blues album by blues singer / writer Jimmy Reed, This 1965 album reissues the original 1958 Vee-Jay album. Jimmy Reed (vocals, guitar, harmonica). The songs are: "Honest I Do", "Go On To School", My First Plea", "Boogie In The Dark", You Got Me Crying", "Ain't That Lovin' You", You Got Me Dizzy", "Little Rain", "Can't Stand To See You Go", "Roll & Rhumba", You're Something Else", "You Don't Have To Go". The YouTube sample song is "You Don't Have To Go" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W_oYLczr-I . . bucko

Wynonie Harris, Mr. Blues Meets The Master Saxes 1945-1946 (1975)

Wynonie Harris, Mr. Blues Meets The Master Saxes 1945-1946 (1975)

Monday's lunch record is a reissue album by Wynonie Harris. This 1975 album reissues recordings from the Apollo & Aladdin label 1945 & 1946. This album is on the Phoenix Jazz record label. This jazz, R&B album features Wynonie Harris (vocal), Illinois Jacquet (tenor sax), Jack Mcvea (tenor sax), Arnett Cobb (tenor sax), Bill Doggett (piano), Joe Morris (trumpet), Gene Phillips (guitar), Frank Clarke (bass) and many others. The songs are; "Wynonie's Blues", Here Comes The Blues", "Straighten Him Out", "Young Man's Blues", Baby Look At You", "She's Gone With The Wind", "Somebody Changed The Lock On My Door", "That's The Stuff You Gotta T Watch", "Mr. Blues Humped The Rabbit", "Whiskey And Jelly Roll Blues", "Rugged Road", "Come Back Bay", "Hey-Ba-Ba-Re-Bop Part 1", Hey Ba-Ba-Re-Bop Part 2", Good Morning Corrine", "In The Evenin' Blues". The YouTube sample song is "Whiskey And Jelly Roll Blues" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0axLhTitweg . . bucko

Jerry Lee Lewis She Still Comes Around (To Love What's Left Of Me) (1969)

Jerry Lee Lewis She Still Comes Around (To Love What's Left Of Me) (1969)

Friday's lunch record is a country rock album by singer pianist Jerry Lee Lewis, This 1969 album released on the Smash label of Mercury records. Jerry Lee Lewis (piano, vocal). The songs are; "To Male Love Sweeter For You", Let's Talk About Us", "I Can't Get Over You", "Out Of My Mind", "Today I Started Loving You Again", "She Still Around (To Love What's Left Of Me)."Louisiana Man", "Release Me", " Listen They're Playing My Song", "There Stands The Glass", "Echoes". The YouTube sample song is "There Stands The Glass" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceF6eZ_-U30 . . bucko