Freddy King, Freddy King Sings (1976) r. 1961

Freddy King, Freddy King Sings (1976) r. 1961

Thursday's lunch record is a reissue blues album by Freddy King. This 1976 album is on King records of Gusto records. The original recordings were released on King / Federal records in 1961. This was Freddy's debut album. Freddy King (guitar, vocal) unknown band. The songs are "Lonesome Whistle Blues", "You've Got To Love Her With A Feeling". Have You Loved A Woman", You Know That You Love Me', You Mean, Mean Woman"," It's Too Bad That Things Are Going So Tough", "If You Believe (In What You Do)", "Let Me (Stay Away From Me)", "Takin' Care Of Business", "I Love The Woman", "I'm Tore Down", See See Baby". The YouTube sample song is " Lonesome Whistle Blues" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIyBzhYx3tA . . bucko

Fats Domino, Cookin' With Fats (1973) r. 1950's-1964)

Fats Domino, Cookin' With Fats (1973) r. 1950's-1964)

Wednesday's lunch record is a compilation of early Fats Domino recordings. This 1973 double gate-fold album was released on United Artists records. Today's listen is sides 2 & 3. The original recordings are from the 1950's and early 1960's. The songs are; "Shu Rah", "Ain't That Just Like A Woman", "What's The Reason I'm Not Pleasin' You", "Bo Weevil", "You Done Me Wrong", "What A Price", "Rose Mary", "When I See You", "So Long", "Three Nights A Week". The YouTube sample song is "Don't Blame It On Me" (1956) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6-W_sUuWDk . . bucko

Freddie King, Texas Cannonball ((1972)

Freddie King, Texas Cannonball ((1972)

 Tuesday's lunch record is a Texas blues album by Freddie King. This 1972 album is on Shelter records.The personnel is; Freddie King (guitar, vocal), Leon Russell (piano), Duck Dunn, Carl Radle (bass)), Don Preston (guitar), John Gallie (organ), Al Jackson (drums). The songs are; Lowdown In Lodi", "Reconsider Baby" and others. The YouTube sample song is "Lowdown In Lodi" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fCbIl-PGSs . . bucko

Fats Domino, Cooking With Fats 1973 r.1950's

Fats Domino, Cooking With Fats 1973 r.1950's

Monday's lunch record is by new Orleans piano rocker Fats Domino. This 1973 album is a collection of many of his hits. It is a double gate-fold album released on United Artists records. It contains songs recorded in the 1950's. Fats Domino (piano, vocal), with the Dave Bartholomew orchestra. Today's listen is sides 1& 4. The songs are; "My Girl Josephine", "Jambalaya", "Honey Chile", "One Night", "Little Mama", "Sick And Tired", :Are You Going My Way", "What Will I Tell My Heart", "La La", "Ain't Gonna Do It". The YouTube samples song is "Ain't Gonna Do It" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ4IG4QXmc4 . . bucko
 

The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Axis Bold As Love (1968)

The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Axis Bold As Love (1968)

 Friday's lunch record is the second studio album for the English-American psychedelic   rock band The Jimi Hendrix Experience. This 1968 album was released on Reprise records. The personnel is Jimi Hendrix (guitar, vocal), Noel Redding (bass), Mitch Mitchell (drums). The songs are "Exp.", Up Grom The Skies", "Spanish Castle Magic", "Wait Until Tomorrow", "Ain't No Telling", "Little Wing", " If 6 Was 9", "You Got Me Floatin' ", "Castles Made Of Sand", "She's So Fine", "One Rainy Wish", "Little Miss Lover" Bold As Love". No YouTube sample song. All copy righted .. bucko

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Hank Crawford, The Best Of Hank Crawford (1970)

Hank Crawford, The Best Of Hank Crawford (1970)

 Thursday's lunch record is a jazz collection album of saxophonist Hank Crawford. This 1970 compilation album was released on Atlantic records. The recordings are from the 1960-1964 period. Hank Crawford (alto sax) along with many other musicians. The songs are "The Peeper", "Ain't No Way", "Angel Eyes", "Boo's Tune", "Whispering Grass", "Dig These Blues", "Lorelei's Lament", "Stoney Lonesome". The YouTube sample song is "Dig These Blues" (1964) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_a78YuE1PU . . bucko

Bing Crosby, Bing Crosby Sings (1958)

Bing Crosby, Bing Crosby Sings (1958)

Wednesday's lunch record is an album by vocalist Bing Crosby. This 1958 album was released on the Vocalion label of Decca records. Bing Crosby is accompanied by an orchestra conducted by John Scott Trotter. The song s are from the early 1950's. They are "Vaya Con Dios", "Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy", "Who Gave You The Roses", "No Other Joy", "Keep It A Secret", "In The Good Old Summertime", "stranger In Paradise", "Changing Partners", "Clementine:, "Love in A Home", "I Still See Elsa", "Let's Harmonize". The YouTube sample song is "Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EqNYnNEPkg . . bucko

Freddy King, Hideaway (1976) r.1961



Freddy King, Hideaway (1976) r.1961

Tuesday's lunch record is a blues album by guitarist singer Freddy King. This 1976 album is a reissue on Gusto records, The original recordings are from the early 1960's on the King record label. The songs are "Hideaway", "I'm Torn Down", "Wash Out", "Have You Ever Loved A Woman", "Low tide", "The Stumble", "See See Baby", "Side Tracked", "I Love The Woman", "Remington Ride". The YouTube sample song is "Have You Ever Loved A Woman" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-Zo7ijWlz0 . . bucko
 

J. B. Lenoir, Natural Man (1970) r. 1950's

J. B. Lenoir, Natural Man (1970) r. 1950's

Monday's lunch record is a reissue blues album by J. B. Lenoir. This 1970 album was released on Chess records. Many of these recordings from the early 1950's are originally from the Parrot record label. The personnel is J. B. Lenoir (vocal, guitar), Alex Atkins (alto sax), Ernest Cotton (tenor sax), Joe Montgomery (piano), Willie Dixon (bass), Al Gavin (drums) and others. The songs are "Natural Man", Don't Dog You Woman", "Let Me Die With The One I Love", "Carrie Lee", "Mam, What About You Daughter", "If I Give My Love To You", "Five Years", Don't Touch My Head", "I've Been Down So Long", "What Have I Done", "Eisenhower Blues", "Korea Blues", Everybody Wants To Know", "I'm In Korea". The YouTube sample song is "Eisenhower Blues" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-gHnx1p6JY . . bucko

Jimmy Forrest, Night Train (1978) r. 1955

Jimmy Forrest, Night Train (1978) r. 1955

 Friday's lunch record is a reissue album of early R&B / jazz recordings by Jimmy Forrest and his orchestra. This album was released in 1978 on the Delmark record label. The recordings  are from the early 1950's many from the United records label. The personnel is Jimmy Forrest (tenor saxophone), Bunky Parker, Charles Fox (piano), Hershel Harris, Johnny Mixon (bass), Bart Dabney (trombone), Chauncey Locke (trumpet), Oscar Odham (drums). The songs are "Night Train", "Calling Dr. Jazz", "Sophisticated Lady",Swingin' And Rockin'". "Bolo Blues", "Mister Goodbeat", "Hey Mrs. Jones", "Song Of The Wanderer", "Blue Groove", "Big Dip", "There Will Never Be Another You", Coach". The YouTube sample song is "Big Dip" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgxyWDmrgD4 . . bucko
   



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The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Are You Experienced (1967)

The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Are You Experienced (1967)

Thursday's  lunch record is a psychedelic rock album by The Jimi Hendrix experience. This 1967 album was released on Reprise records of Warner Brothers. This rock trio consists of Jimi Hendrix (guitar, vocal), Noel Redding (bass),Mitch Mitchell (drums). The songs are; "Purple Haze", "Manic Depression", "Hey Joe", "Love Or Confusion", "May This Be Love", "I Don't Live Today", "The Wind Cries Mary", "Fire", Third Stone From The Sun", "Foxey Lady", "Are You Experience?". The YouTube sample song is "Foxey Lady" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65vERySmqd0 . . bucko

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The Crusaders, Pass The Plate (1971)

The Crusaders, Pass The Plate (1971)

Wednesday's lunch record is a jazz / funk album by The Crusaders. This 1971 album was released on the Chisa label of Motown records. The personnel is Wilton Felder (tenor saxophone), Wayne Henderson (trombone), Joe Sample (keyboards), Arthur Adams (guitar), Stix Hooper (drums). The songs are; "Pass The Plate", "Young Rabbits 71-72", "Listen And You'll See:, "Greasy Spoon", "Treat Me Like Ya Treat Yourself", "Goin' Down South", "Love Can't Grow Where The Rain Wont Fall". The YouTube sample song is "Greasy Spoon" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHINMMzPqng . . bucko