Chicago Blue Stars, Coming Home (1969)

Chicago Blue Stars, Coming Home (1969)

Tuesday's lunch record is a blues album consisting of many popular blues musicians. This 1969 album was released on Blue Thumb records. The personnel is Charlie Musselwhite (harmonica), Louis Meyer (electric guitar), Skip Rose (piano), Jack Myers (bass), Fred Below (drums). The songs are "I Need You Loving", "Early In The Morning", "Coming Home Baby", "She's Got A Good 'un", "Route 66", "It's Your Last Time", "Summertime", "Black Knights", "You Better Cut That Out", "Walking Through The Park",  The YouTube sample song is "Black Nights" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUh8l97MMeM . . bucko

The Flairs, Rock 'N' Roll Hits Of The 50's (1977)



The Flairs, Rock 'N' Roll Hits Of The 50's (1977)

Monday's lunch record is a reissue album of mid 1950's recordings of the vocal R&B group the Flairs. This reissue album was released in the 1970's on the United Superior label. The original recordings are from the Crown & Flair  record labels circa mid 1950's. Crown reissued these songs as an album in 1963. The songs are "Tell Me You're Mine", "Hold Me", "You Should Care For Me", "She Wants To Rock", "Lonesome Desert", "My Hearts Crying For You", "I Love You", "Rock Bottom", "I Want You To Be Mine", "When I Was Young". The YouTube sample song is "She Wants To Rock" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oy33WmSgZI . . bucko



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The J. Geils Band, The Morning After (1971)

The J. Geils Band, The Morning After (1971)

Friday's lunch record is a rock album by The J. Geils Band. This album was released in 1971 on Atlantic records. The personnel  is J. Geils (guitar), Peter Wolf (vocal), Magic Dick (harmonica), Seth Justman (keyboards), Danny Klein ((bass), Stephen Budd (drums). The songs are; "I Don't Need You No More", "Whammer Jammer", "So Sharp", "The Usual Place", "Gotta Have Your Love", "Looking For A Love", "Gonna Find Me A New Love", "Cry One More Time", "Floyd's  Hotel", "It Ain't What You Do (It's How You Do It)". The YouTube sample song is "I Don't Need You No More" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orNQkftVrMk . . bucko

The Five Keys, It's A Groove (1982) r. 1954-56

The Five Keys, It's A Groove (1982) r. 1954-56

 Thursday's lunch record is a R&B vocal group collection of the Five Keys. This reissue album was released in 1982 on Charlie records of England. The original recordings are from the Aladdin & Capitol labels 1954-1956. The Songs are "Hucklebuck With Jimmy", "How Do You Expect To Get It", "Old McDonald", "Why Oh Why" , "Serve Another Round", "I'm So Mad", "The Glory Of Love", "Rockin' And Cryin' The Blues", "She's The Most", "It's A Groove", "From The Bottom Of My Heart", "Close Your Eyes", "Now Don't That Prove I Love You", "That's Right", "Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind", "My Pigeon's Gone". The YouTube Sample song is "She's The Most" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpyxCWHiAew . . bucko

The Five Royals, The Five Royals 17 Hits (1978)

The Five Royals, The Five Royals 17 Hits (1978)

Wednesday's lunch record is a collection of R&B vocal hits by the Five Royals. This 1978 album reissues mid 1950's recordings. The records are from the King record label an now issued on Gusto records. The songs include "Think", "School Girl". My Sugar Sugar", "Right Around The Corner", "Tears Og Joy", Miracle Of Love", With You",  along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Don't Give No More Than You Can Take" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT0HFYYP9js . . bucko

The Jazz Crusaders, Old Socks New Shoes New Shoes Old Socks (1970)

The Jazz Crusaders, Old Socks New Shoes New Shoes Old Socks (1970)

Tuesday's lunch record is a jazz / funk album by the Jazz Crusaders. This 19770 album was released on the Chisa records label  of Motown records. The personnel is; Wayne Henderson (trombone), Wilton Felder (tenor saxophone), Joe Sample (piano), Arthur Adams, Freddie Robinson (guitar), Stix Hooper (drums). The songs are "Thank You", "Funny Shuffle", "Why Do You Laugh At Me?", "Jackson", Rainy Night In Georgia", "golden Slumbers", "Jazz!", "Time Has No Ending", "Hard Time", "Way Back Home". The YouTube sample song is "Thank You For Letting Me Be Myself Again" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ENHkZj-YKk . . bucko

The Magic Sam Blues Band, Black Magic (1968)

The Magic Sam Blues Band, Black Magic (1968)

Monday's lunch record is a Chicago blues album by guitarist Magic Sam. This 1968 album was released on Delmark records. The personnel is Magic Sam (guitar, vocals), Mighty Joe Young (guitar), Eddie Shaw (tenor saxophone), Lafayette Leake (piano), Mack Thompson (bass), Odie Payne Jr. (drums). The songs are "I Just Want A Little Bit", "What Have I Done Wrong', "Easy, Baby", "You Belong To Me", "It's All Your Fault", "I Have The Same Old Blues", "You Don't Love", "San Jose", "Stop You're Hurting Me", "Keep Loving Me Baby", .  The YouTube sample song is "You Don't Love Me", https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3jPsCdZgn0 . . bucko

Tiny Grimes, Tiny Grimes And His Rocking Highlanders Vol. 2 (1987)

Tiny Grimes, Tiny Grimes And His Rocking Highlanders Vol. 2 (1987)

 Friday's lunch record is a collection of early R&B recordings of guitarist Tiny Grimes and his orchestra. This 1987 reissue album was released on the Gotham label of Krazy Kat records from England. The original recordings are from the 1947-1950. The songs are; "Call Of The Wild', "Tinys Jump", "Marie", "St. Louis Blues", "Bananas", "1626 Boogie", "Bananas", *Call Of The Wild", "Hawwaiin Boogie", "Frankie And Johny Boogie", "Am I Blue", "Pert Skirt", "Ho Ho Ho". The YouTube sample song is " Call Of The Wild" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVwQps3R7T0 . . bucko

The J, Geils Band, Ladies Invited (1973)

The J, Geils Band, Ladies Invited (1973)

Thursday's lunch record is a rock album by The J. Geils Band. This 1973 album was released on Atlantic records. The personnel is J. Geils (guitar), Peter Wolf (vocal), Seth Justman (keyboards), Magic Dick (harmonica), Daniel Klein (bass), Stephen Jo Bladd (drums). The songs are : "Did You No Wrong", "I Can't Go On", "Lay Your Good Thing Down", "That's Why I'm Thinking Of You", "No Doubt About It", "The Lady Makes Demands", "My Baby Don't Love Me", "Diddyboppn' ", "Take A Chance On Romance", "Chimes". The YouTube sample song is "Take A Chance (on Romance)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTQx8V_5Sq4 . . bucko

 

Freddie Mitchell, The Derby (1989) r. 1949-1951

Freddie Mitchell, The Derby (1989) r. 1949-1951

Wednesday's lunch record is a collection of reissued R&B honkers by saxophonist Freddie Mitchell. This 1989 reissue album is on the Whiskey, Women. And... label of Mr. R&B records of Sweden. The recordings are from 1949-1951 the Derby label. The songs are; "Pony Epress". "Slider". "Fish Market Boogie", "Long Lean Daddy", "Summertime Boogie", "Rockin' With Coop", "Indiana Express", "Rockin' And Jumpim'", The Derby", "Preachin", "Jersy Bounce", "Lonesome And Mistreated", "Roll Em' Boogie", "Louise", 'Hot Ice", "3 Strikes You're Out", "Till Tom Boogie", "Music Makers Boogie". The YouTube sample song is "Pony Express" (1949) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMAyo_LEPOw . . bucko

The Jazz Crusaders, The Jazz Crusaders,The Festival Album (1966)

The Jazz Crusaders, The Jazz Crusaders,The Festival Album (1966)

Tuesday's lunch record is a live album by the Jazz Crusaders. This 1966 jazz album was released on the Pacific Jazz label of Liberty records. Recorded live at the Newport and the Pacific jazz festivals. The personnel is Wayne Henderson (trombone), Wilton Felder (tenor saxophone), Joe Sample (piano),  Jimmy Bond or Herbie Lewis (bass), Stix Hooper (drums). The songs are; "Trance Dance", "A Summer Madness", "Young Rabbits", "Freedom Dance". The YouTube sample song is "Young Rabbits" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA7f9HIXox4 . . bucko

Wilton Felder

Brownie Mcghee Sonny Terry With Earl Hooker, I Couldn't Believe My Eyes (1973)

Brownie Mcghee Sonny Terry With Earl Hooker, I Couldn't Believe My Eyes (1973)

Monday's lunch record is a blues album by Brownie McGhee, Sonny Terry with Earl Hooker. This album was released in 1973 on abc records label Bluesway. The recording were made in 1969 for Vault. The personnel is; Brownie McGhee (guitar, vocal), Sonny Terry (harmonica, vocal), Earl Hooker (guitar), Ray Johnson (piano), Jimmy Bond (bass), Panama Francis (drums). The songs are "Black Cat Bone", "Brownie's New Blues", "Poor Man Blues", "Tell Me Why", "My Baby's So Fine", "Don't Wait For Me", "I'm In Love With You Baby", "Parcel Post Blues", "When I Was Drinkin' ", I Could't Believe My Eyes". The YouTube sample song is "When I Was Drinkin" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Trb6_FO3r7c . . bucko

Magic Sam Blues Band, West Side Soul (1967)

Magic Sam Blues Band, West Side Soul (1967)

 Friday's lunch record is a Chicago blues album by guitarist singer Magic Sam. This 1967 album was released on Delmark records. The personnel is; Magic Sam (guitar, vocal),Mighty Joe Young (guitar),Stockholm Slim (piano), Mack Thompson, Ernest Johnson (bass), Odie Payne (drums). The songs are; "That's All I Need", "I Need You So Bad", "I Feel So Good (I Wanna Boogie), "All Of Your Love", "I Don't Wane No Woman", "Sweet Home Chicago", "I Found A New Love", "Every Night And Every Day", "Lookin' Good", "My Love Will Never Die", "Mama, Mama - Talk To Your Daughter". The YouTube sample song is "I Don't Want No Woman" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZTkj8dgGNE . . bucko

Clarence 'Bon Ton' Garlow, Clarence 'Bon Ton' Garlow 1951-1958 (1983)



Clarence 'Bon Ton' Garlow, Clarence 'Bon Ton' Garlow 1951-1958 (1983)

 Thursday's lunch record is a collection of early R&B recordings by singer guitarist Clarence Garlow.
This 1983 album was released on Flyright records. The original recordings are from the Future records and the Aladdin record labels. The songs are; "New Bon Ton Roola", "I Called You Up Daddy", "Let me Be Your Santa", "Sound The Bell", "Carry On", "I'm Just A Cry Cry Baby", "Cry Cry Baby", "I'll Never Hold It Against You", "Come Back Come", "Foggy Blues", "If I Keep On Worrying", "Uou Gonna Get Old Some Day". The YouTube sample song is "New Bon Ton Roola" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMOwsu2ntxc . . bucko

The J. Geils Band, Bloodshot (1973)

The J. Geils Band, Bloodshot (1973)

Wednesday's lunch record is a blues rocker by the J. Geils Band. The Bloodshot album was released in 1973 on Atlantic records. The personnel is; Peter Wolf (vocals), J. Geils (guitar), Seth Justman (keyboards), Daniel Klein (bass), Stephen Jo Blad (drums), Magic Dick (harp). The songs are; Ain't Nothin' But A House Party", "Make Up Your Min", "Back To Get Ya", "Struttin' With My Baby", "Don't Try To Hide It", "Southside Shuffle", "Hold Your Loving", "Start Al Over Again", "Give It To Me". The YouTube sample song is "Southside Shuffle" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlmXT5nG1x8 . . bucko

The Jazz Crusaders, Lighthouse '68 (1968)

The Jazz Crusaders, Lighthouse '68 (1968)

Tuesday's lunch record is a live jazz album by the Jazz Crusaders. This album was recorded in 1967 at the Lighthouse jazz club in California. The album was released in 1968 on Pacific Jazz records. The personnel is; Wayne Henderson (trombone), Wilton Felder ( tenor saxophone), Joe Sample (keyboards), Buster Williams (bass), Stix Hooper (drums). The songs are; "Ooga-Boo-Ga-Loo", Native Dancer", "The Emperor", "Eleanor Rigby", "Impressions", "Never Had It So Good". The YouTube sample song is "Impressions" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1YMp3OqVQI . . bucko       

Sonny Terry Brownie McGhee, Sonny & Brownie (1973)

Sonny Terry  Brownie McGhee, Sonny & Brownie (1973)

Monday's lunch record is a rural blues album by Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee. This 11973 album was released on A&M records. Songs include "People Get Ready", "Bring It On Home To Me", "Sail Away", "Walkin' My Blues Away", "On The Road Again" plus others. The YouTube sample song is "People Get Ready" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5WJm2cKkCQ&list=PL75rlv1KVZJcTYsv6wQOmhpBGkVlO4TWn . . bucko

Griffin Brothers Orchestra, Riffin' With The Griffin Brothers Orchestra (1985)



Griffin Brothers Orchestra, Riffin' With The Griffin Brothers Orchestra (1985)

Friday's lunch record is a collection of early R&B  recordings by the Griffin Brothers. This 1985 reissue  album was released on Ace records of England. The original recordings are from the Dot record label (1950-1951).The songs are 'Little Red Rooster", "Weepin' And Cryin'", Griff's Boogie", "Blues All Alone", "The Teaser", "Pretty Baby", "Blues With A Beat", "Stubborn As A Mule", "I Wanna Go Back", "I'm Gonna Jump In The River", "Comin' Home", "Tra-La-La", "Shuffle Bug", "Ace In The Hole", "Hot Pepper", "It'd Surprise You". The YouTube sample song is "I Wanna Go Back" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfzWoOsEJ2E . . bucko

Emmylou Harris, Blue Kentucky Girl (1979)

Emmylou Harris, Blue Kentucky Girl (1979)

 Thursday's lunch record is a country rock album by Emmylou Harris. This 1979 album was released on Warner Broothers records. The personnel is Emmylou Harris (vocal, guitar), Glen Hardin, Tony Brown (piano), Emory Gordy (bass), James Burton, Alvin Lee (electric guitar), John Ware (drums) and others. The songs are; "Sister's Coming Home", "Beneath Still Water", "Rough And Rocky", "Hickory Wind", "Save The Last Dance For Me", "Sorrow In The Wind", "They'll Never Take This Love From Me", "Every time You Leave", "Blue Kentucky Girl", "Even Cowgirls Get The Blues". The YouTube sample song is; "Sister's Coming Home" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpjCJAWkEc8 . . bucko

The Jazz Crusaders, Stretchin' Out (1964)

The Jazz Crusaders, Stretchin' Out (1964)

Wednesday's lunch record is a jazz album by The Jazz Crusaders. This 1964 album was released on Pacific Jazz records. The personnel is Wayne Henderson (trombone) Wilton Felder (tenor saxophone, Joe Sample (keyboards), Stix Hooper )drums). The songs are; "Long John", "Robbin's Nest", "You Are Only Sometimes Rain", "Sweetwater", "Sachafallen", "I'll Rember Tomorrow", " Out Back",  The YouTube sample song is "  Long John" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxiSLx1H2lo . . bucko

Little Milton, Littte Milton Sings Big Blues (1966)

Little Milton, Littte Milton Sings Big Blues (1966)

Tuesday's lunch record is a blues album by guitarist singer Little Milton. This 1966 album was released in the Checker label of Chess records. The songs are; "Feel So Bad", "Reconsider Baby", "Stormy Monday", "Woke Up This Morning", "Hard Luck Blues", "Please, Please, Please", "Sweet Sixteen", "Fever:, "Sneakin' Around", "Don't Deceive Me", "Have Mercy, Baby", "Part Time Love". The YouTube sample song is "Have Mercy, Baby" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBELgZB1v4Q . . bucko

Big John Greer, R&B In New York City (1988) r. 1951-1955

Big John Greer, R&B In New York City (1988) r. 1951-1955

 

Monday's lunch record is a R&B collection of saxophonist Big Kohn Greer. This reissue was released in 1988 on the Official record label of Denmark. The original recordings are from 1951-1955. Big John Greer Played in the Lucky Millender orchestra. Some of the 16 tracks are; "Tell Me So", Woman Is A Five Letter Word", I Need You So", I'm The Fat Man", "Drinkin' Fool",  "Too Long", Come Back Maybelline". plus others. The YouTube sample song is "Woman Is A Five Letter Word" (1951) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmPXqCUyJjs . . bucko