The Persuaders, Thin Line Between Love And Hate (1972)

The Persuaders, Thin Line Between Love And Hate (1972)

Wednesday's lunch record is the funk soul classic by the Persuaders. The title song was a mega hit and still is. The writing is sensationally soulful with feeling and expression. The YouTube sample song is "  Thigh Spy"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQHUQA18u60 . . bucko

Bernard Purdie, Stand By Me (1971)

Bernard Purdie, Stand By Me (1971)

 Tuesday's lunch record is by drummer exceptional Bernard Purdie. This funk/soul/jazz album was recorded on Mega Records in Nashville TN. It covers the classic Ben E. Hill song "Stand By Me"and Jerry Lieber's "Spanish Harlem" , The Dramatic's "Watcha See Is Whatcha Get" and several Carol King songs "It's Too Late" and "You've Got A Friend". The YouTube sample song is "Never Can Say Goodbye" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBCqkzRDbfg . . bucko

Eddie Vinson, Mr. Cleanhead Steps Out (1985) r. 1945-51

Eddie Vinson, Mr. Cleanhead Steps Out (1985) r. 1945-51

Monday's lunch record is the collection of Eddie Vinson's recordings he was featured on when he was in the Cootie Williams big band. Eddie is the blues singer fronting the orchestra. He also was the alto sax man. These classic jump blues tracks have thee definite swing and groove that made him a sensation sixteen tracks on this Mr. R&B Saxophone album. The YouTube sample song is "When My Baby Left Me" (1945) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMEo5ZNTiB4 . . bucko

Various, Jump Children (1983)

Various, Jump Children (1983)

Friday's lunch record is the collection album "Jump Children". This compilation record is reissued on Chary R&B , London England. Originally  issued on Vee Jay records these recordings are from 1950-54. The groups are rhythm & blues vocal groups, The Oriels, The Moonglows and The Flamingos. The YouTube sample song is "Real Gone Mama" (Moonglows 1954) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzH_EafcyBU . . bucko

Jimmy Rushing & Al Hibbler, Big Boy Blues (1964)

Jimmy Rushing & Al Hibbler, Big Boy Blues (1964)

 Thursday's lunch record is the compilation reissue album on Grad Prix Records. The backing orchestra is with Bill Doggett's orchestra. The blues are shouted by Jimmy Rushing on four of the tracks and Al Hibbler covers the blues on the remaining 5 tracks. The YouTube sample song is "Lotsa Popppa" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7K4kWrAoqQ . . bucko

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Tracklist

A1	–	Hey, Miss Bessie    - JR
A2	–	Ain't It Lonesome   - JR
A3	–	Lotsa Poppa            - JR
A4	–	Fool's Blues            - JR
B1	–	What Will I Tell My Heart	- AH
B2	–	In My Solitude - AH
B3	–	Trees - AH
B4	–	It Don't Mean A Thing - AH
B5	–	Little Brown Book - AH

Credits - Bill Doggett Orchestra 

• Orchestra – Bill Doggett and his Orchestra*