David 'Fathead' Newman, Lonely Avenue (1972)

David 'Fathead' Newman, Lonely Avenue  (1972)

 Friday's lunch record is by David Newman.. This album on Atlantic records is a jazz/funk treat leaning on strong blues roots. Six enjoyable stretched out tracks. Musicians are David Newman (tenor sax/flute), Cornell Dupree (guitar), Ron Ayers (vibes,piano,organ), Charles 'Bugs' Costello (organ,piano). Bill Slater (bass) and ray Lucas (drums). The YouTube sample song is "Fire Weaver" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FftNMyiSEuE . . bucko

The Isley Brothers, Doin' Their Thing (1967)

The Isley Brothers, Doin' Their Thing (1967)

Thursday's lunch record is a compilation album of Isley Brothers songs. This best of record is on Motown's Tamla label. It was released in 1967 featuring 12 tracks, songs include "This Old Heart of Mine", That's The Way Love Is", "I Guess I'll Always Love You", "Just Ain't Enough Love", along with others. The YouTube sample song is "One Too Many Heartaches" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97TlaVzWMDI . . bucko

Shirley & Lee, Let The Good Times Roll (1980) r. 1956

Shirley & Lee, Let The Good Times Roll (1980) r. 1956

 Wednesday's lunch record is by Shirley & Lee. The vocal Duo that took New Orleans over with their unique rockin' R&B songs with Shirley's singing, They recorded with the Dave Bartholomew orchestra. A mega hit with "Let The Good Tines Roll" they filled the juke boxes and clubs with their many recordings, "Lee's Dream", "I Feel Good", "Deed I Do", "Rock All Night", "Takes Money", "I'M Gone". The YouTube sample song is "Comin' Over" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ0o6d8YHuM . . bucko

Various, The Vocal Group Album Roots Of Rock 'n' Roll Vol. 8 (1979) r. 1944-56

Various, The Vocal Group Album Roots Of Rock 'n' Roll Vol. 8 (1979) r. 1944-56

Tuesday's lunch record is the Vocal Group Album. This compilation is volume eight  of The Roots Of Rock 'n' Roll. Theses are classic recordings reissued from the Savoy record vault. This double gate-fold album was released in 1979. Todays listen are sides 1 & 2. Some of the vocal groups are The Three Barons, The Toppers, The Syncopators, The Four Buddies, The Marshall Bros.These R&B tracks are the roots of rock 'n roll. The YouTube sample song is by thee Four Buddies - Ooh Ow (1951) (Hal Singer  sax) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BISxQhTvn_o . . bucko

Young-Holt Unlimited, Just A Medlody (1969)

Young-Holt Unlimited, Just A Medlody  (1969)

 Monday's lunch record is the soul / jazz album by drummer Isaac 'Red' Holt and bassist Eldee Young. This rhythm section formerly the back bon of the Ramsey Lewis trio left to form their own group. They are joined by pianist Ken Chaney. On this album they explore some original tracks plus joyful romps through some standards. "I Heard It Through The Grapevine", "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" and "Light My Fire". This album is on Brunswick records. The YouTube sample song is "Young And HoltFul" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tj2CbC6opVM . . bucko