Joe Tex, Buying A Book (1969)



Joe Tex, Buying A Book (1969)

Friday's lunch record is by Joe Tex the funky, oh so funny showman singing soul R&B. This album was recorded for Atlantic records in Memphis TN. Ten songs including ,"I Can't Sit Down", " Sure Is Good", That's The Way", "It Ain't Sanitary". "Grandma May", Get Your Lies Together", "The Same Things You Did To Get Me" and others. The YouTube sample song is "Buying A Book" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdxFzxyQAck . . bucko 

Paul Williams And His Hucklebuckers, Spider Sent Me (1988) r. 1947-51



Paul Williams And His Hucklebuckers, Spider Sent Me (1988) r. 1947-51

Thursday's lunch record is by Paul Williams. This album is a reissue collection of his recordings. Paul played baritone sax and led an orchestra of 6 to ten musicians, His trade mark song was the "Hucklebuck". Many big name players spent time in his band, "Wild" Bill Moore (tenor sax) and King Porter. This was swinging jump R&B music with jazz overtones. The YouTube sample song is" The Hucklbuck" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Du6Y7umZRH8 . . bucko

Lavern Baker, Her Greatest Recordings (1971) r.1954-62



Lavern  Baker, Her Greatest Recordings (1971) r.1954-62

Wednesday's lunch record is the rockin' R&B of Miss Lavern Baker. This compilation of her early recordings for Atlantic records. Lavern had her roots in jazz and gospel singing. She transitioned to rhythm & blues (rock n' roll) with her hits "Jim Dandy", I Cried A Tear" and "Tweedlee Dee". There is 14 tracks on this gate fold Atlantic reissue. The YouTube sample song is "Tomorrow Night" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qFS5MGwvmU  . . bucko

Stanley Turrentine, Stanley Turrentine (1971)



Stanley Turrentine, Stanley Turrentine (1971)

Tuesday's lunch record is by Mr. T.or Mr. Tenor Sax. This album issued on Up Front records contains 9 great jazz instrumentals. Stanley is joined by Freddy Robinson (guitar), Wilton Felder (bass), Paul Humphreys (drums), Al Vescovo (piano), King Errison (conga). The YouTube sample song is "Flipped Out" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyrBoXFlv-E . . bucko

Howard Tate, Get It While You Can (1967)



Howard Tate, Get It While You Can (1967)

Monday's lunch record is by Howard Tate the Get It While You Can album. This was his debut album on Verve records. Howard is a strong rhythm & blues vocalist with emphasis on his soulful adaptation of blues. Songs include : "Ain't Nobody Home", "Part Time Love", "How Blue Can You Get", "Baby I Love You", "Everyday I Have The blues", along with others. The YouTube sample song is"Look At Granny Run Run" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThqqMPOy4to . . bucko