Ella Mae Morse, Barrelhouse, Boogie, Ans The Blues (1954)

Ella Mae Morse, Barrelhouse, Boogie, Ans The Blues (1954)

 Monday's lunch record is an early album by songstress Ella Mae Morse.  This album is on the Capitol records label. Ella performs with her lusty swinging  style many of the hot pop and R&B hits of the time. The backing band is Big Dave and his orchestra. Songs include ""Have Mercy Baby", "Money Honey", "5-10-15 Hours", "40 Cups Of Coffee" and others. The YouTube sample song is "I Love You,  Yes I Do" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmjBy9d2u4k . . bucko

Willie Mabon, The Seventh Son (1981) r. 1952-54

Willie Mabon, The Seventh Son (1981)  r. 1952-54
 

 Friday's lunch record is a reissue compilation of the classic R&B of Willie Mabon. This album is on the Crown Prince label a Div. of Mr. R&B records. The 18 tracks on this album were from 1952-1956 mostly the Chess label. Willie Mabon (piano, vocals), with a small piece band of various musicians. Songs include "I Don't Know", "Poison Ivy", "The Seventh Son" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Late Again" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-W6LXg-E38 . . bucko

Youngbloods, Rock Festival (1970)

Youngbloods, Rock Festival  (1970)

 Thursday's lunch record is a live album by the Youngbloods. This 1970 album was recorded on the Warner Bros. record label in California at several locations. Songs include "It's A Lovely Day", "Faster All The Time", "Sea Cow Boogie", "Ice Bag", "Peepin' 'N' Hidin' " along with others. The group consists of Jesse Colin Young, Joe Bauer and Banana. The YouTube sample song is "Faster All The Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt4r7DIGuoU. . bucko

Lord Kitchener, Hot Pants (1972)

Lord Kitchener, Hot Pants  (1972)

Wednesday's lunch record is by Lord Kithener. This is a calypso Caribbean reggae album on  West Indies records. There are 10 tracks including, "Town Say". "Mrs. Harriman, "Mysterious Letter", "Mr. Honkey", "Take It Or Leave It", "St. Thomas Gal", and others. The YouTube sample song is "Town Say" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMfFhY18gSQ . . bucko

King Curtis, Get Ready (1970)

King Curtis, Get Ready  (1970)

Tuesday's lunch record is by sax master King Curtis. This album an the ATCO record label a division of Atlantic recording corp. This album was recorded at Muscle Shoals studio in Alabama. A notable soul R&B album with its ten tracks five of which were originals by King Curtis and his band. Creative renditions of many popular songs, "People Get Ready" (Robinson), Bridge Over Troubled Water" P. Simon), "Let It Be " (Lenin McCartney), "Something" (Harrison). Musicians are King Curtis (tenor & soprano sax), Joe Newman (trumpet), Cornell Dupree (guitar), Chuck Rainey (bass), Ray Lucas (drums), Jimmy Smith (organ) and others. The YouTube sample song is "Promenade" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rT4ktxQnmQY . . bucko