King Curtis, The Best Of King Curtis (1968)

King Curtis, The Best Of King Curtis (1968)

Monday's lunch record is a collection of hit records by sax giant King Curtis. This is a best of album on the ATCO label a division of Atlantic records. This covers 12 tracks from the 1960's into soulville. Songs include "Harper Valley PTA", "Ode To Billy Joe", "Soul Serenade", "Memphis Soul Stew", "Spanish Harlem, "Jump Back" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Makin' Hey"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVx1F0m2qdM . . bucko

Stick McGhee And His Buddies, Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee (1982) r. 1949-54

Stick McGhee And His Buddies, Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee (1982) r. 1949-54

Friday's lunch record is a collection of recordings by Stick McGhee. These early R&B records highlight Sticks singing and guitar playing. This reissue album has 16 tracks of his blues band. The album is on the Crown Prince record label a division of Mr. R&B records. Songs include the title track "Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee", "Tee Nah Nah", "Wee Wee Hours", "I Ain't Gonna Scold You" and others. The YouTube sample song is "The Wiggle Waggle Woo" (1953) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHQ6PYu1KVs . . bucko

Yes, The Yes Album (1971)

Yes, The Yes Album (1971)

Thursday's lunch record is by Yes. This was the British rock bands third album. This progressive rock album received high acclaims in England and on the U.S. charts. This album is recorded on the Atlantic record label. There are eight long tracks including "Yours Is No Disgrace" and " I've Seen All Good People". This five piece band features John Anderson(vocals), Chris Squire (bass, vocal), Steve Howe (guitars, vocal), Tony Kaye (piano, moog), Bill Bruford (drums). The YouTube sample song is "I've Seen All Good People"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cutxi7LXob0 . . bucko

Gene Krupa, Big Noise From Winnetka At The London House (1959)

Gene Krupa, Big Noise From Winnetka At The London House (1959)

Wednesday's lunch record is a live album of Gene Kruppa's ensemble in the late 1950's. This album  is on the Verve record label. His small band comes out swingin' and as usual Gene lays down that solid beat to drive the show of this jazz band, Songs include " Big Noise From Winnetka", "Take The 'A' Train", "Some Of These Days", "Sweet Georgia Brown", "Petit Fleur", "Lonesome Road", "Don't Be That Way" and "Drum Boogie". The YouTube sample song is "Don't Be That Way" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5DEupG-B0g . . bucko

King Curtis, Sax In Motion (1968)

King Curtis, Sax In Motion (1968)

 Tuesday's lunch record is by King Curtis. This R&B soul album is on the RCA record label. It features the brilliant instrumentals and saxophone playing of King Curtis. Songs include "Jersey Bounce", "Stompin' At The Savoy", "The Huckle-Buck", "Movin' On ", "Open Up" and others. The liner notes say Thrill To The Groovy Sax Of King Curtis - Top Exponent Of The Now Sound.  The YouTube sample song is " Open Up" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46Kes0jZKO8 . . bucko