The Red Ryders, Lookin' Good, Soundin' Good (1964)

The Red Ryders, Lookin' Good, Soundin' Good (1964)

Friday's lunch record is by The Red Ryders. This rock & roll album was released in 1964 on the Mercury record label. A teen-age group from Ohio. This quartet consists of Lee Abel (tenor sax), Tony Bell (organ), Denny Doman (guitar), Von Adams (drums). Many original songs plus contemporary titles. "Soul Food",  Sour Sugar", "Papa San", "Mustang", "The Freeze", "Brother John", "Do The Dog", "Lookin' Good", "Screamer", "Jim Jam", "Mood Waltz". The YouTube sample song is "The Freeze" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zTl77kmlig . . bucko

Eddie Harris, Excursions (1973)

Eddie Harris, Excursions (1973)

Thursday's lunch record is a jazz album by the tenor saxophonist Eddie Harris. This double gate-fold album was released in 1973on Atlantic records. Some songs were from 1966 & 67 appearing on previous albums. Todays listen is sides one & two. Some personnel are: Eddie Harris (sax, vocal), Jodie Christian, Cedar Walton, (piano, electric piano), Ronald Muldrow (guitar), Ron Carter (bass), Billy Higgins, Billy James (drums) along with others. Songs include; "Drunk Man", "Renovated Rhythm", "Inapplicable Concord", "Listen Here Goes Funky", "Turbulence", "Of Age". The YouTube sample song is "Drunk Man" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yffWRFWZyQQ . . bucko

James Brown, Plays James Brown Today & Yesterday (1965)

James Brown, Plays James Brown Today & Yesterday (1965)

Wednesday's lunch record is by James Brown. This album features James Brown playing the organ to many of his popular songs. This fun R&B / soul album was released in 1965 on the Smash record label a division of Mercury recording. Songs include; "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag", "Oh Baby Don't You Weep", "Try Me", "Sidewinder", "Out Of Sight", "Maybe The Last Time", "Every Beat Of My Heart" , "Hold It", "A Song For My Father". The YouTube sample song us "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag (part one) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_N2EujhVICY . . bucko

Little Willie John, Free At Last (1976) r. 1950's

Little Willie John, Free At Last (1976) r. 1950's

Tuesday's lunch record is a reissue album of Little Willie John.  This album was released in 1976 by Gusto records reissuing early King recordings. Little Willie John a popular R&B soul vocalist. The songs include; "Sleep", "Letter From My Darling", "All Around The World", "Need You Love So Bad", "Leave My Kitten Alone", "Love Life & Money", "Fever", "Let Them Talk", "I'm Sticking With You Baby", "Talk To Me, Talk To Me", "Person To Person", "Suffering With The Blues". The YouTube sample song is "Leave My Kitten Alone" (1960) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6fxd63Zy5M . . bucko
  

Linda Ronstadt, Heart Like A Wheel (1974)

Linda Ronstadt, Heart Like A Wheel (1974)

Monday's lunch record is the soft/rock landmark album by Linda Ronstadt. This album released in 1974 on the Capitol records label. Songs include; "You're No Good", It Doesn't Matter Any More", "Faithless Love", "Dark End Of The Street", "Heart Like A Wheel", "When Will I Be Loved", "Willin", "I Can't Help If I Am Still In Love With You", "Keep Me From Blowing Away", "You Can Close Your Eyes". The YouTube sample song is "You're No Good" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APny3yqsStk . . bucko