Little Willie John, Mister Little Willie John (1958)

Little Willie John, Mister Little Willie John (1958)

 Friday's lunch record is an early rock R&B album by singer showman Little Wilie John. This 1958 album is on the King record label of Cincinnati Ohio. It contains 12 songs some up-tempo rockers and many soulful ballads. Songs include; "You're A Sweetheart", "Lets Rock While The Rockin's Good", "Are You Ever Coming Back", "All My Love Belongs To You", "Spasms", "A Little Bit Of Loving", "Why Don't You Haul Off And Love Me" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Spasms" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvEZg5YqxU0 . . bucko

Ben Sidran, Don't Let Go (1974)

Ben Sidran, Don't Let Go (1974)

Thursday's lunch record is a jazz blues album by pianist, singer Ben Sidran. This album was released in 1974 on  Blue Thumb records. There are many original compositions. The personnel is; Ben Sidran (piano, vocals), Phil Upchurch (guitar), Jim Peterman (organ), Kip Merklien, Phil Upchurch (bass), George Brown, Clyde Stubblefield (drums), Sonny Seals (tenor sax),and others. Songs include; "Fat Jam", "House Of Blue Lights", " The Chicken Glide", "Don't Let Go", "The Funky Elephant" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "Snatch" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWmuz-qUSG8 . . bucko

Eddie Harris, The In Sound (1966)

Eddie Harris, The In Sound (1966)

Wednesday's lunch record is by jazz tenor sax man Eddie Harris. This post bop jazz album was recorded in 1966 for the Atlantic record label. It features Eddie Harris's interpretations of several contemporary songs plus two of his own compositions "Cryin' Blues", & "Freedom Jazz Dance" which became a jazz standard. The other titles are "Love Theme From The Sandpiper" (J. Mercer), "Born To Be Blue" (M. Torme), "Love For Sale" (C. Porter), " 'S Wonderful" (G. Gershwin). The Personnel is Eddie Harris (tenor sax), Cedar Walton (piano), Ron Carter (bass), Billy Higgins (drums), Ray Codrington (trumpet). The YouTube sample song is "Freedom Jazz Dance" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf7FB4ilX5w . . bucko  

The Contours, Do You Love Me (Now That I Can Dance) (1962)

The Contours, Do You Love Me (Now That I Can Dance) (1962)

 Tuesday's lunch record is a soul album by The Contours. This 1962 album was recorded on Barry Gordy's Motown records. The five piece vocal group had a major hit with the single "Do You Love (Now That I Can Dance). Songs include; "Do You Love Me", "Just A Little Misunderstanding", "Shake Sherrier", "Can You Do It", "Don't Let Her Be Your Baby", "First I Look At The Purse", "Whole Lotta Woman", "Can You Jerk Like Me", "It's So Hard Being A Loser", "You Get Ugly". The YouTube sample song is "First I Look At The Purse" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frCr6eq2Vfc . . bucko

Saunders King, What's Your Story Morning Glory (1983) r. 1942-1954

Saunders King, What's Your Story Morning Glory (1983) r. 1942-1954

Monday's lunch record is a collection early jazzy blues recording by guitarist singer Saunders King. This reissue album was released in 1983 on the Blues Boy label of Mr. R&B records. The sixteen tracks are from 1942-1954 and recoded on the west coast. Saunders King (guitar, vocal), his six piece band includes; Eddie Walker (trumpet), Travis Walker (alto sax), Ceric Heywood (piano). Bernard Peters (drums) and others. Songs include; "Little Girl", "S.K. Groove" "Why Was I Born". The YouTube sample song is "Swingin' " (1946) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub_1hIPCgYo . . bucko