James Brown & The Famous Flames, Mighty Instrumentals (1966)

James Brown & The Famous Flames, Mighty Instrumentals (1966)

Friday's lunch record is an instrumental album by James Brown, This album released in 1966 on the King record label, The songs include; "Hold It", "Every Beat Of My Heart", "Night Train", "Sticky", "(Can You) Feel It", "Cross Firing", "James Brown House Party", "Suds", "Doin' The Limbo", "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag", "The Scratch", "Choo Choo". The YouTube sample song is "Suds" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDBbHm6buMk . . bucko

Etta James, The Best Of Etta James (1977) r. 1962

Etta James, The Best Of Etta James (1977) r. 1962

Thursday's lunch record is a reissue of early R&B hits of Etta James This late 1970's reissue is on the Superior record label. The original album is collection of her earlier hit songs it was issued in 1962 on the Crown record label, The R&B diva performs the following song. "Hickory Dickory Dock", "I'm A Fool", ""We're In Love", "Don't You Remember', "Tough Lover", "Cray Feelin' ", "Be Mine", ""You Know What I Mean", "Nobody Loves You Like Me", "If It Ain't One Thing". The YouTube sample song is "Tough Lover" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbkb1ZCGycY . . bucko

The Righteous Brothers, Soul And Inspiration (1966)

The Righteous Brothers, Soul And Inspiration (1966)

 Thursday's lunch record is by the Righteous Brothers. This 1966 album is on the Verve record label. It features the soulful sing of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield. They are companied by a tock/ blues /R&B group. Some personnel are; Art Munson (guitar), Michael Patterson (piano), Jim Bond (bass), Drew Johnson (drums), a horn section. Songs include; "I'm Leaving It Up To You", "Stand By", In The Midnight Hour", "Turn On Your Love Light", "A Change Is Gonna to Come", "Rat ace" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "You're My Soul & Inspiration" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-M4JcHXoXo . . bucko

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Eddie Harris, Eddie Harris Sings The Blues (1972)

Eddie Harris, Eddie Harris Sings The Blues (1972)

Tuesday's lunch record is the innovative jazz of Eddie Harris. This 1972 album is on the Atlantic record label. Eddie plays three of his included songs by dinging through his electronic saxophone. He utilizes a wah-wah pedal for a dynamic effect bending his newly created sound. The personnel are; Eddie Harris (saxophone, vocal), Richard Abrams (electric piano), Ronald Muldrow (electric guitar), Rufus Reid (electric, stand-up bass), Billy James (drums)Willie Henderson (baritone saxophone),Frank Gordon (trumpet) & others. The songs are; "Please Let Me Go", "Ten Minutes To Four", "A Child Is Born", "Walk With Me", "Eddie Sings The Blues", "Giant Steps". The YouTube sample song is "Eddie Sings The Blues" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maqTeJZq1gs . . bucko 

James Brown, Live At The Apollo Theatre (1963)

James Brown, Live At The Apollo Theatre (1963)

Monday's lunch record is a live album of The James Brown Show. This album was released in 1963 on King records. James Brown was the number one R&B singer of the time. This album contains many of his current popular songs. They include; "I'll Go Crazy", "Try Me", "Think", "I Don't Mind", "Someone Please, Please, Please", "I Found Someone", "I Love You Yes I Do", "Night Train" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "I'll Crazy" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsxEfmhmDXg&list=PL_HKrpXPE7Pp-e-NOdetkpKn2m_XpFM-R&index=3 . . bucko