Red Prysock, Cryin' My Eyes Out (1983) r.1952-56

Red Prysock, Cryin' My Eyes Out (1983)  r.1952-56

Friday's lunch record is this collection of Red Prysock recordings. This album is on the Saxophone label a division of Mr. R&B Records. This collection consists of 16 tracks from his early career from 1952-1956. Red's hard blowin' honkin' style was one of the premiere creators of the rock & roll frenzy and exciting uproar of the New Beat that took the musical world by storm. Songs from Robin records along with his Mercury tracks from his first three albums. The YouTube sample song is "Hard Rock" (1952) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aRF3PgFK7Y . . bucko

Various, Tea Pad Songs Vol. 1 (1976) r.1933-1947

Various, Tea Pad Songs Vol. 1  (1976) r.1933-1947

Thursday's lunch record is the collection "Tea Pad Songs" Vol. 1.  This risqué jazz - Rhythm & Blues compilation album is filled with songs about marijuana or other drugs  and the usage during the thirties and forties. Artists include "Cab Calloway", "Julia Lee",  "Louis Jordan", "Floyd Ray", " Jimmie Lunceford", "Gene Krupa", "Cleo Brown", "Erskine Hawkins" and others. The YouTube Sample song is "Reefer Man" (Baron Lee & Blue Rhythm Band 1932) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsV9Sp138BA . . bucko

Les McCann, Live At Bohemian Caverns (1967)

Les McCann, Live At Bohemian Caverns (1967)

Wednesday's lunch record is by Les McCann a jazz pianist composer and vocalist. This album recorded live at the Bohemian Caverns in Washington D. C.  This album is released on the Limelight label. This performance features Les' trio which consists of Les McCann (piano), Leroy Vinegar (bass) and Frank Severino (drums). There are six tracks two are Les' compositions and a few extended jazz improvised standards.  The YouTube sample song is "Les McCann, Colonel Ryken's Fried Chicken" Les McCann, Colonel Ryken's Fried Chicken . . bucko

Marvin Gaye, I Want You (1976)

Marvin Gaye, I Want You (1976)

Tuesday's lunch record is by Marvin Gaye, This was his 14th album and his first since his "Let's Get It On" album from 1973. This is recorded on Motown's Tamla label. The sexual funk disco era soul influenced music is Marvin's creative soulful expression. The cover artwork is "The Sugar Shack" (1971) is by Ernie Barnes (1971), Songs include "I Want You", "Come Live Me Angel", "After The Dance" and others. The YouTube sample song is "Come Live With Me Angel" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBrCixJb89g . . bucko

Gene Phillips And The Rockers (1963)

Gene Phillips And The Rockers (1963)

Monday's lunch record is by Gene Phillips. This jump blues album is on the Crown label which reissued many recordings made on the Modern / RPM label from the early 1950's. Gene was the leader vocalist and guitar played that fronted a hot boogie jump blues band with the west-coast sound. There are ten of his tracks including "Crying Won't Help", "Punkin Head", "Cherry Red", Fatso" and others. The YouTube sample song is "Rock Bottom" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I631IwWHfvc . . bucko