Joe Cocker, Joe Cocker (1969)

Tuesday's lunch record is "Joe Cocker, Joe Cocker" (1969). This is the outstanding blues rock album that ignited a new generation propelling its listeners to embrace the blues. The Grease band and Leon Russell are the backing musicians along with a bevy of backup singers. Merrie Clayton, Bonnie Bramlet, Rita Coolidge. Songs include"Dear Landlord" (Dylan), "Lawdy Miss Clawdy" (Lloyd Price), "Something" (Harrison) along eith seven others. The YouTube sample song from this classic is "Delta  Lady" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYmKWXawC1c . . . . bucko

George Benson, Body Talks (1973)

Monday's lunch recocd is "George Benson, Body Talks" (1973). This album is a blend of jazz- soul and funk jazz. The brilliant guitar work of George Benson is accompanied by the top musicians  in jazz funk. Harold Mabern on electric piano, Ron Carter (bass), Jack Dejohnette (drums).The YouTube sample song is "Plum"  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCW3MsDgVVI . . . .  bucko

John Hammond, The Best Of (1970)

Friday's lunch record is "John Hammond, The Best Of"  (1970). This blues collection is a double album. Today's listen is ro sides three and four. John's versions of some standards like "Big Boss Man", Keys To The Highway", "Who Do You Love?", "See That My Grave Is Keept Clean" and "Drop Down Mama" along with others. He is a soulful strong player with a deep feeling for the blues. The YouTube sample song is " Big Boss Man" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPeEM6rgCvI . . . . bucko

Chubby Checker, Your Twist Party With The King Of Twist (1961)

Thursday's lunch record is "Chubby Checker, Your Twist Party With The King Of Twist" (1961). Yes folks today we are moving and grooving and twisting away. It is a party. A Twist party, Twelve rockin' twistin' songs to listen and dance to. This craze saw many versions of hit or popular tunes done with a twistin' feel/ "Rock Arpund The Clock, "Hound Dog". "Whole Lotta  Shakin' Join' On", and others. Of course "The Twist and "Twistin U.S.A.". The YouTube sample song is "Blueberry Hill" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8LqNUWozsU . . . . bucko

Joe Cocker, I Can Stand A Little Rain (1974)

Wednesday's lunch record is "Joe Cocker, I Can Stand A Little Rain" (1974). This is an album of supreme rock and rythm and blues. This the fourth album for Joe it is laden with an all star cast of musicians and singers. Many of these tracks became monster hits, "Put Out The Light", You Are So Beautiful", "I Can Stand A Little Rain". This is an album that is of desert island status. The YouTube sample song is "I Get Mad"  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hr1f0VSZtKQ . . . . bucko