The Legend Of Elmore James, Original Folk Blues (1976) r.1954-1960

Friday's lunch record is "The Legend Of Elmore James", Original Folk Blues. (1976). This is a reissue album on the budget record label United-Superior which is a reprint of their 1969 reissue. The jacket and the quality of the pressings on their vinyl us low quality. The essence of Elmore James music is not. The so called king of the slide guitar is an inspirational interpreter of the blues. His singing is original along with creativity. Great songs to enjoy, The YouTube sample song is "Rock My Baby Right" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rItFouESeaE . . . . bucko

Earl Lewis And The Channels, New York's Finest (1988) r. 1956-58

Thursday's lunch record is "Earl Lewis And The Channels, New York's Finest ". (1988) e, 1956-58. This is a nice collecttion of The Channels early recordings that cut in New York City. Clear and clever street vocal group harrmonies. A driving rythm & blues band rocking uo the bandstand keeping these vocal  groups a live sensation The YouTube sample song is"Bye Bye Baby http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjM8R2E0E9E . . . . .bucko.

Canned Heat, Vintage (1970) r.1966

Wednesday's lunch record is "Canned Heat, Vintage (1970) r.1966. This classic Canned Heat album was produced by rythm & blues legend Johnny Otis. The music all of which is blues was recorded in 1966 but wasn't released to album format until 1970 to the delight of many Canned Heat lovers. They covered these "Spoonful" by Willie Dixon, "Rollin' And Tunblin' " by Muddy Waters, "Got My Mojo Working" by Muddy Waters. "Pretty Thing" by "Willie Dixon", "Louise" by Howling Wolf, "Dimples" by John Lee Hooker, "Can't Hold On Much Longer" by Little Walter plus a few of their own songs which are also rooted in the blues. Bob Hite growls oout the vocals on all tracks. The YouTube sample song is "Spoonful" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2maepX1lU8 . . . . bucko

Gato Barbieri, Fenix (1971)

Tuesday's lunch record is "Gato Barbieri, Fenix" (1971).This jazz album is stong into Latin Free Jazz. It is an excitting listen. Gato on the tenor saxophoneand accompianed by jazz standouts Lonnie Liston Smith on piano and electric piano. Joe Beck on electric guitar, Ron Carter on bass and  Lonnie White on drums. Gato is from Argentina and is an electic, intensely lyrical and expressive creator of music. The YouTube sample song from this album is "El Arrieero" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7opLhbYPnI&list=PLmaQ7HDReIQUBDgTWnMqNnE7LMLv0f-q8 . . . . bucko

Elmore James,Original Folk Blues (1967)

Monday's lunch record is "Elmore James,Original Folk Blues" (1967).This is a fine collection of Elmore's early recordings on Kent Records.This is every day blues performed by one of the masters, Most of the songs on this album have become standards that nearly alll blues musicians have learned and still perform today. Songs like "Dust My Brroom", "Sho Nuff I Do", "Wild About You Baby", "Mean And Evil", "Standing At The Crossroads", "I was A Fool", plus others. The YouTube sample song is "Goodbye Baby"  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfXtFIdZqKE . . . . bucko