Rock 'N' Roll Hits Of The 50's, Richard Berry And The Dreamers (1970) r.1955




Rock 'N' Roll Hits Of The 50's, Richard Berry And The Dreamers

Monday's lunch record is jumpin' R&B platter being billed as rock & roll. This is a reissue album of tracks on Modern Records from 1955. This is on United Superior budget label (1970?). Greata music on a low grade pressing, The YouTube sample song is "Daddy Daddy" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtT-Icm_NAQ . . . bucko

The Animals, Animalization (1966)



The Animals, Animalization (1966)

Friday's lunch record is the Animals. The fourth American album for these British rockers. The invasion was still on full throttle and their fans were loving it. A big helping of their renditions of R&B greats. Songs include See See Rider, Sweet Little Sixteen, I Put A Spell On You,  Don't Bring Me Down, Inside Looking Out and others. The YouTube Sample song is "Maudie" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCdoMUoCtAw  . . . . bucko

The Cannonball Adderley Quintet, Country Preacher (1970)




The Cannonball Adderley Quintet, Country Preacher (1970)

Thursday's lunch record  is an interesting soul, jazz live recording at a breakfast in Chicago for Operation Breadbasket. The announcer is Rev. Jesse Jackson. Adderley (tenor sax), Walter Booker (bass), Nat Adderley (coronet), Joe Zawinul (keyboards), Roy McCurdy (drums). This event highlighted a spirit of progress. The YouTube sample song is "Country Preacher" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwvWKcNE0cI . . . bucko

James Cotton Blues Band, Cotton In Your Ears (1968)




James Cotton Blues Band, Cotton In Your Ears (1968)

Wednesday's lunch record is a great blues album recorded in New York City. This arranged and produced by Michael Bloomfield. James Cotton on vocals and harp, Luther Tucker (guitar), Bill Nugent (tenor sax), Bob Anderson (bass), Barry Smith (drums), Mark Naftalin (piano), Joe Newman (trumpet).There is nothing from this album on YouTube so here is an early recording of James Cotton. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAqTrbuxCRI . . . bucko

The Lamont Cranston Band, Specials Lit (1977)



The Lamont Cranston Band, Specials Lit (1977)

Tuesday's lunch record is a boogie blues blast by a local Mpls. Mn. blues band. This recording was made in 1977. An extremely highly talented group of musicians the majority of  are still active in the Mpls. blues scene. Pat Hayes singer, Larry Hayes guitars, Joe Shermohman bass, Bruce McCabe piano, Jim Novak drums, Tom Burnevik tenor saxophone.. This is a party blues fiesta. The YouTube sample song is "Excusez Moi Cheri" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RodUzgfADDI . . .  . bucko