The Shirelles Greatest Hits Vol. ll (1967)

The Shirelles Greatest Hits Vol. ll (1967)

 Tuesday's lunch record is a collection of hit songs by The Shirelles. Fourteen tracks covering the early to mid 1960's. One of the first girl soul vocal groups they made an impact on rock and R&B music. Songs include; "I Met Him On A Sunday", Boys", "Foolish Little Girl", "Don't Day Goodnight", "Sha La La", "Thank You Baby", "What Is Love", "Please Be My Boy Friend", "To Know Him Is To Love Him", "Walking Along", "Maybe Tonight" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "What Does A Girl Do" (1963) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbFMeb24MqI . . bucko

T-Bone Walker, Stormy Monday Blues (1973)

T-Bone Walker, Stormy Monday Blues (1973)

Monday's lunch record is the early 70's album by T-Bone Walker. This is the blues that only T-bone can sing and play. He covers many of his classics along with simple gritty blues played from his deep soul, Songs include "Stormy Monday Blues", "Glamour Girl", "That Evening Train", "(Youl'll Never Finf Antone) To Be A Slave Like Me", "Left Home When I Was A Kid" and others. The YouTube sample song is a jazzed up tempo version of "Stormy Monday Blues" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71ziaI4nZxE . . bucko

Gotham House Party (1986) r. 1949-1956



Gotham House Party (1986) r. 1949-1956

Friday's lunch record is the compilation of honkin' R&B from the vaults of the Gotham label. This album features all unreleased material by obscure hot  sax led R&B combos from the early 1950's. Artists such as Jimmy Preston, Sax Gill, T.N.T. Dribble, Frank Motley, Johnny Sparrow, Eddie Cole, Tiny Grimes and others. This is a rompin' stompin' record to get your feet tapping and pulse pumping. Jump blues here it comes. The YouTube sample song is "Drinking Beer" (1949) - J.B. Summers/Tiny Grimes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYMca52bhkQ . . bucko

Johnny Hammond Smith, Here It 'Tis (1970)



Johnny Hammond Smith, Here It 'Tis (1970)

Thursday's lunch record is by Johnny 'Hammond' Smith. this seventies jazz album was recorded on Prestige Records. Jonny Hammond Smith on organ, Houston Person (tenor sax), James Clark *guitar), Jimmy Lewis (Fender bass), Eddie Gee or Bernard Purdie (drums). Johnny is a tasteful inventive organist this album is a testament to his talent and imagination. The YouTube sample song is "Here It 'Tis" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nTmbhKDYgo  . . bucko

The Supremes, We Remember Sam Cooke (1965)

The Supremes, We Remember Sam Cooke (1965)

Wednesday's lunch record is The Supremes tribute album to Sam Cooke. The entire Motown album consists of cover songs of the late legendary singer - song writer. Songs include : "You Send Me", "Cupid", "Chain Gang", "Bring It On Home To Me", "Only Sixteen", "Havin' A Party", "Shake", "A Change Is Gonna Come", "(Ain'T That) Good News" and others. Sam Cooke was an unusual and unique talent deserving of this tribute honoring his tremendous musical work. The YouTube sample song is "Bring It On Home To Me" (1965) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7JzOK2KMYQ . . bucko