The Kinks, The Kinks Greatest Hits (1966)

The Kinks, The Kinks Greatest Hits (1966)

 Thursday's lunch record is a collection of early rock hits by the British rock band the Kinks. This 1966 album was released on Reprise records. The songs are; "You Really Got Me", "Tired Of Waiting or You", "Set Me Free", ' Something Better Beginning", "Who'll Be The Next In Lone", "Till The End Of The Day", "Dedicated Follower Of Fashion" "A Well Respected Man", "Everybody's Gonna Be Happy", "All Day And All Night". The YouTube sample song is "You Really Got Me" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq_KQYVPadQ . . bucko

The Crusaders, Crusders 1 (1972)

The Crusaders, Crusaders 1 (1972)

Wednesday's lunch record is a live funk / jazz album by the Crusaders. This 1972 double gate-fold album was released on Blue Thumb records, Todays listen is sides 2 & 3. The personnel is; Wilton Felder (tenor saxophone), Wayne Henderson (trombone), Joe Sample (keyboard), Larry Carlton (guitar), Chuck Rainey (bass), Stix Hooper (drums). The songs are; "Put It Where You Want It", "Mystique Blues", "Full Moon", "Sweet Revival", "Mud Hole", "It's Just Gotta Be That Way", "Georgia Cottonfield". The YouTube sample song is "Sweet Revival" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCYB9_Hi4WY . . bucko

Shakey Jake And The All Stars, Further On Up The Road (1969)

Shakey Jake And The All Stars, Further On Up The Road (1969)

 Tuesday's lunch record is by blues singer Shakey Jake. This 1969 album as recorded on the World Pacific label of Liberty records. The personnel is; Shakey Jake (vocals, harp), Luther Allson (guitar), Sunnyland Slim, Wandering John (piano), Robert Elam (bass_, Francis Clay (drums). The songs are; "Everything Gonna Be Alright", "`Hold That Bus, Conductor", "Strrollin' On The Strip", "Respect Me Baby", "I Will Always Love You", "Three Times Seven", "Further On Up The Road", "A Hard Road To Travel", "Save Your Money Baby", "Too Hot To Hold", "Long Distance Call". The YouTube sample song is "A Hard Road To Travel" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMW7_Z6ntLU . . bucko

Wynonie Harris, Playful Baby (1986) r. 1945-1954

Wynonie Harris, Playful Baby (1986) r. 1945-1954

Monday's lunch record is a collection of  hot jump blues by Wynonie Harris. This reissue album was released in 1986 on the Route 66 label of Mr. R&B of Sweden. The original recordings are from 1945-1954 from the Apollo or King labels. Wynonie Harrys (vocal), Some of the musicians are; Gene Philips (guitar)Sonny Thompson (piano), Joe Williams (bass) and others. Songs include; "I Gotta Lyin' Woman", Triflin' Woman", "Papa Tree Top", Do It Again Please" plus others. The YouTube sample song is "Lollipop Mama" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAvBJzRLLzk . . bucko

Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin (1969)

Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin (1969)

Friday's lunch record is a hard rock /blues  album by Led Zeppelin. This 1969 album is on the Atlantic record label. The personnel is; Robert Plant (vocal, harmonica), Jimmy Page (electric guitar, vocals), John Paul Jones (bass, vocals), John Bonham (drums, vocals). The songs are; "Good Times Bad Times", "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You", "You Shook Me", "Dazed And Confused", "Your Time Is Gonna Come", "Black Mountain Side", "Communication Breakdown", "I Can't Quit You Baby", "How Many More Times". The YouTube sample song is "How Many More Times" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-5o2f9wzmw . . bucko