Buddy Guy, Hold That Plane (1972)

Friday's lunch record is "Buddy Guy, Hold That Plane" (1972). This A tremendous Chicago style blues played and sung by Buddy guy. Musicians on this album include Phillip Guy (rythm guitar), A.C. Reed (tenor sax). Gary Bartz (alto sax). Junior Mance (piano), Ernest Johnson (bass) and Jesse Lewis (drums). They cover Herbie Hancock's "Watermelon Man" and "I'm Ready" by Willie Dixon along with five other songs. The YouTube sample song is "Hold That Plane" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFUzsZbFovo . . . bucko.

Jesse Belvin, Mr Easy (1960)

Thursday's lunch record is "Jesse Belvin, Mr Easy" (1960). This fine vocal soul album is cool jazz, rythm & blues. This was his last album which was recorded shortly before his death in a car crash the world lost an enormous talent. Some of the tracks are "In The Still Of The Night", Blues In The Night",Angel Eyes", "It's All Right With Me", "Making Whoopee" and others. The YouTube sample sing is "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg9sb-dIoWc . . . . bucko.

The Byrds, Turn, Turn, Turn (1966)

Wednesday's lunch record is "The Byrds, Turn, Turn, Turn" (1966). This is classic landmark folk rock album that swept the nation. This young group of musicians took the popular song "Turn, Turn, Turn" oenned by Pete Seeger. JimMcguinn (guitar) adapted this tune when he worked with Judy Collins in 1963. The other guitar player is David Crosby, Chris Hillman (bass) and Mike Clark (drums). The YouTube sample song is "Wait And See" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-jBoA-_ZMg . . . bucko

Harry Belefonte, Calypso (1956)

Tuesday's lunch record is "Harry Belefonte, Calypso" (1956). This was a giant hit album that stayed a number one selling record for several months. Hary Belafonte layed that cutting blues edge into his music from Jamaica and the islands. His musical style helped pave the way for the onslaught of raggae music. These sounds frrom the Caribbean are joyful and enticing. The YouTube sample song from this album is "Brown Skin Girl" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEbtg-akYDA . . . bucko 

Buddy Guy, Buddy And The Juniors (1969)

Monday's lunch record is "Buddy Guy, Buddy  And The Juniors"(1969). A really enjoyable acoustic blues album with Buddy guy on acoustic guitar and vocals. Junior Wells blowing harmonica and sharing with vocals. Junior Mance on piano.The YouTube sample song is "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TswPMB34pus . . .bucko