Young Hearts, Sweet Soul Shakin' (1968)



Young Hearts, Sweet Soul Shakin' (1968)

Wednesday's lunch record is the soul styling's of the Young Hearts. This vocal group has made a big splash in the soul R&B industry. They spent time on the circuit on stage with acts like Smokey Robinson, David Rufin and Stevie Wonder. The title song was a favorable hit "Sweet Soul Shakin'". The YouTube sample song is "Get Yourself Together "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewgbyaXUCSs . . . buccko

The James Cotton Blues Band, Pure Cotton (1968)



The James Cotton Blues Band, Pure Cotton (1968)

Tuesday's lunch record is a the solid blues of the harmonica playin'  blues man James Cotton. He is joined by Luther Tucker (guitar), Alberto Gianquinto (Keyboards),Robert Anderson (bass) and Francis Clay (drums). This album was recorded on Verve records. The sample YouTube song is "Fallin' Rain" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7kLcXfdYcQ . . . . bucko

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