The Originals, Naturally Together (1970)

The Originals, Naturally Together (1970)

Friday's lunch record is the album by The Originals. This was their first album and released on Motown Records. There are 12 tracks consisting  of soul - R&B, several covers including "Rainy Night In Georgia" and "Let It Be". The YouTube sample song is "I Wake Up Crying" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Db94v80gc4E . . bucko

The Treniers, With Milt Trenier - You're Killing Me (1985) r. 1947-56

The Treniers, With Milt Trenier - You're Killing Me (1985) r. 1947-56

 Thursday's lunch record is the collections of songs by the Treniers. They were a high energy fast paced R&B show group. It featured the twins along with other brothers. This reissue album is on Dr. Horse a division of Mr. R&B Records. They were a main attraction in New York to Las Vegas along with hot spots across the country. 14 tracks on this album. The YouTube sample song is "Buzz Buzz Buzz" (1947) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_IARO-4Ars . . bucko

Various, Aladdin's Rock 'n Roll Sock Hop (1982)

Various, Aladdin's Rock 'n Roll Sock Hop (1982)

Wednesday's lunch record is this collection of rhythm & blues rockers that were from the Aladdin Record label recorded between 1949-1959. Artists include Shirley & Lee, Little Wilbur And the Pleasers, Calvin Boze, Gene & Eunice, Thurston Harris, Lee Allen, The Jivers,  Amos Milburn. These R&B tracks crossed over and were hailed as rock 'n roll and sold quite well. The YouTube sample song is "Good Time Sue" (1951)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IIo4EkRwnc . . . bucko

 

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Freddie Robinson, Off The Cuff (1973)

Freddie Robinson, Off The Cuff (1973)

 Tuesday's lunch record is this jazz-funk blues based album by Freddie Robinson. This is his second album recorded on Stax's subsidiary label Enterprise. Musicians include; Freddie Robinson (guitar),Wilton Felder (bass), Joe Sample (keyboards), Monk Higgins (electric piano), Harold Mason (drums), Red Holloway (tenor sax), Oscar Bohanen (trombone) and Delbert Hill (baritone sax). A few covers include "Rivers Invitation", "Georgia On My Mind". The YouTube sample song is " Smoking" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_HSbHKmAy4 . . bucko

Ohio Players, Observations In Time (1969)

Ohio Players, Observations In Time (1969)

Monday's lunch record is the soul of the Ohio Players. This album was recorded on Capitol records. This vocal soul and R&B group had many hits in the late 60's and throughout the 1970's,There are 12 tracks on this album. The YouTube sample song is "Cold, Cold, World" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bpK1xtO7DU . . bucko