Googie Rene, Beautiful Weekend (1957)

Googie Rene, Beautiful Weekend (1957)

Tuesday's lunch record is by Googie Rene. This 1957 rock and pop album is on the Class label from Los Angeles. Googie a composer pianist that followed in the footsteps of his talented father Leon Rene who penned numerous hits "When The Swallows Come Back To Capistrano", "Sleepy Time Down South" and others. Googie had success with his tune "Honey Jump" which was recorded by Oscar McLollie and Louis Jordan. This album takes a stab at the Big Beat geared towards the teenage market. The youTube sample song is "Side Track" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePPneWmKMWc . . bucko

Various, Singing The Blues (1974) r. 1937-1953

Various, Singing The Blues  (1974)  r. 1937-1953

Monday's lunch record is the collection "Singing The Blues". This double gate-fold album is a reissue on the MCA label. An in depth assortment of jazz singers and the orchestras they performed with. Today's listen is sides one & four. Artists include Count Basie (v. Jimmy Rushing), Ella Fitzgerald, Eddie Condon (v. Jack Teagarden), Buddy Johnson (v. Ella Johnson), Louis Jordan, Josh White, Lil Armstrong, Trixie Smith, Sammy Price. The YouTube sample song is "How Blue Can You Get" (Louis Jordan 1951) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FmmG7L_7QQ . . bucko

Various. The Shouters- Roots Of Rock 'N Roll Vol 9 (1980) r.1945-57

Various. The Shouters- Roots Of Rock 'N Roll Vol 9  (1980) r.1945-57

Friday's lunch record is the collection "The Shouters". This is a double gate-fold album a reissue of classic early R&B on the Savoy label. This reissue came out in 1980 on the Arista label. This is vol. 9 of 19 in the roots of rock n' roll. Today's listen is sides 3 & 4. Side 3 features wild blues shouter H-Bomb Fergusen (vocal). A growly rough risqué singer and performer. His band featured Purvis Henson on (tenor sax) these tracks are from 1951-52. Side 4 features Nappy Brown (vocal) Budd Johnson, Al Sears (tenor sax), Mickey Baker (guitar), Milt Hinton (bass). These tracks are from 1955-57. The YouTube sample song is "Good Lovin' " (H-Bomb Fergusen 1951) https://www.youtube.com/ . . bucko

The Big Three Trio, I Feel Like Steppin' Out (1985) r. 1946-52

The Big Three Trio, I Feel Like Steppin' Out (1985) r. 1946-52

Thursday's lunch record is by The Big Three Trio.  This reissue album is on the Dr. Horse label a Division of Mr. R&B Records. This is early post war rhythm & blues giving roots to the Chicago blues sound. Members include Leonard (Baby Doo) Caston, Ollie Crawford and Willie Dixon, (Rosetta Howard Vocal some tracks). The YouTube sample song is "Big Three Boogie" (1947) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCdZJ9SePKU . . bucko

Percy Mayfield, My Jug And I (1966)

Percy Mayfield, My Jug And I  (1966)

Wednesday's lunch record is the mid 60's album by Percy Mayfield "My Jug And I". This album is recorded on the Ray Charles label; Tangerine. Percy was a heartfelt blues writer and composer singer and piano player. This album features many of his masterpiece songs. 'Rivers Invitation", " My Jug And I", Memory Pain", "Life Is Suicide" along with others. The YouTube sample song is "I Reached For A Tear" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rth63OJpGMc . . bucko