Rootin' N' Tootin (1985) r. 1954-59



Rootin' N' Tootin (1985) r. 1954-59

Friday's lunch record is a super hot collection of mid 50's honking screaming  R&B greats. A collection put together by Charley Records from London England. This album features songs by Big Jay  McNeely, Julian Dash, Grant Jones, Al Smith, Red Holloway, King Kolax, Jimmy Witherspoon and Floyd Valentine. This collection is for those who like their music to honk with the sax player blowin' his brains out. The YouTube sample song is "Fussin' N' Lovin' (1954) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2_GNkxrDJQ . . bucko

Leon Spencer, Louisiana Slim (1971)

Leon Spencer, Louisiana Slim (1971)

Thursday's lunch record is the second album from Leon Spencer. This album was recorded on Prestige records a premier jazz label. An outstanding soul-jazz organist that learned in the style of Lonnie Smith. Personnel are ; Leon Spencer (Organ), Grover Washington Jr. (tenor sax, flute), Virgil Jones (trumpet), Melvin Sparks (guitar), Idris Muhammed (drums) and Buddy Caldwell (conga). The YouTube sample song is "Louisiana Slim" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I5uVnw1i5o . . bucko 

Diana Ross & The Supremes Join The Temptations (1968)

Diana Ross & The Supremes Join The Temptations (1968)

 Wednesday's lunch record is the splendid Supremes and the Temptations together. Motown brought these two together for a TCB TV special. This album reached number #2 on the charts. The entire album consisted of covers; "Ain't No Mountain High Enough", "I Second That Emotion", "This Guys in Love With You" "Funky Broadway", "A Place In The Sun", "Sweet Inspiration", "Then", "The Impossible Dream" along wit others. The YouTube Sample Song Is "Funky Broadway" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn1YAtRXpTs . . bucko



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T-Bone Walker, Hot Leftovers (1985) r. 1950-53



T-Bone Walker, Hot Leftovers (1985) r. 1950-53

Tuesday's lunch record is a collection of rare T-Bone Walker recordings. These are some tracks either unreleased or not previously included in album format. Recorded for Imperial Records in the early 1950's they contain the blues only T-Bone can play, that unique guitar style which made him famous. Some tracks are with the Dave Barthlomew band in New Orleans. Featuring Dave on trumpet, Lee Allen (alto sax), Herb Hardesty (tenor sax) and Frank Fields (bass). The YouTube sample song is "I'll Always Be In Love With You" (1953) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXmg_1BhJrc . . bucko

Floyd Dixon, Opportunity Blues (1976) r. 1948-61



Floyd Dixon, Opportunity Blues (1976)  r. 1948-61

Monday's lunch record is a collection rhythm & blues by the piano playing singer Floyd Dixon. These recordings were made in Los Angeles and Houston. Some songs with Johnny Moore & the three  blazers. Maxwell Davis's orchestra backs on some tracks.  The YouTube sample song is "Telephone Blues" (1950) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYR1Js79IZA . . bucko