I just can't please you - Jimmy Robins

 Here. I first encountered this song by the Detroit Cobras.

Fats Domino Rockin bicycle 1961

 Just heard this on Gideon Coe's show which has a bike theme.

When Coal was King

 This tv programme on mining and the Mining film review is very good. Worth watching. See here

The Mal Thursday Show Live and wild part 1 the 60s

 This. Live recordings all and very entertaining it is indeed. Boss Radio 66.

The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988)

 

I picked up this DVD from a charity shop for 50p. I vaguely remembered seeing it at the pictures. Stars Daniel Day-Lewis and Juliette Binoche in their younger days. Set in communist Czechoslovakia (which I did visit once). Set in the 60s it is described as a romantic drama. Trailer here. Not too bad really. Some erotic content. Pretty watchable I thought, and Susan sort of enjoyed it. I have to say I haven't read the book so I cannot judge it that way but as a movie it was fine. Shot in France (Lyon). 18 certificate. Film wiki

Serge Gainsbourg Requiem pour un con 1968

 One of my favourite Serge Gainsbourg songs. Scene from Georges Lautner's film Le Pacha, 1968.

The Rellies Monkey

 Just heard on Riley and Coe.

Gently Johnny from the Wicker Man 1973

 By Paul Giavanni and Magnet. Lovely scene originally cut I believe. Wiki on the film. 

I'll Be Around Howlin' Wolf 1954

 Blistering vocals and fine guitar for this one.

Mini Moke

 When I was a kid growing up in the 60s I loved Mini Mokes. I used to get excited when I saw one. They featured in the Prisoner tv series (see pic) and many more movies.

There was one in the Dave Clark movie Catch us if you can (1965)

Also in the 1966 comedy The Sandwich Board Man. 

Dinky

Radstock from Ken Pitman

 My Grandfather Henry (Tom) Newman drove an engine here and eventually bought a house along Waterloo Road. The Somerset and Dorset is very popular among railway enthusiasts. Midsomer Norton have a heritage railway there but it's all gone in Radstock.

Little Baby Howlin' Wolf 1962

 Willie Dixon song. Fine guitar. Stop times in the verse are a delight. Here

Great crested newt

 One of my favourite animals. I caught one as a child but not a male as pictured. They are protected now so don't go pond dipping for them. Wiki

The Ikettes Peaches 'n' Cream. 1965

 Heard this on Ranking fullstop. 

 The 45 can be heard here

THE IKETTES - PEACHES 'N CREAM. GROUP MEMBERS ARE: VENETTA FIELDS, ROBBIE MONTGOMERY AND JESSIE SMITH (WERE BACKING SINGERS FOR IKE/TINA TURNER) BUT LEFT AND CHANGED THEIR NAME TO THE MIRETTES.

Wiki

Zouzou Ne cherche pas 1966

 She featured in the Brian Jones documentary by Nick Broomfield which is on the iPlayer. Wiki

Uptown Chambers Brothers 1967

 This is good. I believe this song is in the movie Summer of Soul. Chambers Brothers. I first encountered this as covered by Johnny Thunders.

New light on the ancient mystery of Glastonbury John Michell

 This book is a brilliant read. We were fans of John Michell's books. On the internet archive here

Glastonbury Tor by Mike Jefferies photography

 https://www.facebook.com/mytownglastonbury/

 Of course the festival is on this weekend. A big day for the West Country. Where we used to live it used to get deserted as everybody went to the festival. But it is at Pilton rather than Glastonbury. The Tor is just visible. We only went once to see the Fall. 92 I think. Glastonbury itself is worth a visit. A walk up the Tor is a must. 

Sumer Is Icumen In: The Pagan Sound of British and Irish Folk 1966–75

 Wiki. This album was sent to us by our son. He went to see the Wicker Man at the cinema last night so this is probably inspired by that. Here is an article on the Guardian about the Wicker Man soundtrack here

John and Jackie Little Girl

 Steve 'Stack' Jepson just played this. It is a curious record from 1958. 

Priscilla Trailer

Trailer has just dropped.  Looks good. Wiki

Thousands gather at Stonehenge

 BBC article on the celebrations around the stones in Wiltshire. 

Chips in Midsomer Norton High Street

 Fish and chips from Midsomer Norton's Chip Inn on the High Street. There is a Thai restaurant opening soon nearby.

Straight Shooter Mamas and the Papas Monterey 1967

 I love this song. Not sure why. Used in the Tarantino movie. 

Once upon a time in Hollywood (2019)

 Finally saw this movie. Excellent though I think you need to watch it twice once with the Wikipedia open to get all the back stories. Definitely worth watching.

Joseph Andrews (1977)

 A film with Ann Margret filmed in Bath and environs set in the 18th century ought to be one of my favourites but truth is its not that good. Watch it though if you get the chance.

Wiki

Ann Margret and pinball

 

Fats Domino Complete Imperial singles

 This is a very fine compilation. 5 hours and nothing crap in it.

Otis Blackwell Let the Daddy Hold You

 

The Pretty Things - Honey I Need (T.V. appearance) 1965

 

Warrior Women S1 Ep3

 Red found this on Amazon. It is a show we did in 2003 about Boudicca in the series Warrior Women. It was filmed at and around Butser Iron Age farm. Very enjoyable.

Big Tiny Kennedy Country Boy 1955

 Just heard this on Boss Radio 66. I like it but can't really categorise it. Have a listen and see how you would describe it.

The Big Beat Fats Domino documentary Sky Arts

 Watched this today. Very good. Quite in depth and plenty of interesting clips. Watch it here I think

Ooh You Bring Out the Wolf In Me 1953 - Piney Brown

 This is a good one. Piney Brown wiki. Bernie Keith just played it and pointed it was 70 years old.

Happy Birthday Bertha Lee Pate

 Wiki. Hear her sing Yellow Bee with Charley Patton here

Isley Brothers Twist and Shout 1962

 Here. The song made famous over here by the Beatles of course.

Ricky Nelson Lonesome Town

 Clip here. Not seen this before.

Glenda Jackson

 

Sad to hear of the passing of Glenda Jackson. A life full of accomplishments but I will always have a fondness for her in the Ken Russell films like Women in Love and the Music Lovers. I suppose because it was my formative years. Here is a clip Dance with Highland cattle from Women in Love.

Metal Urbain book

 This came out in 2012 but I only just heard of it. In French though.

Sadie Hound Dog Taylor 1973

 Hound Dog Taylor. This is one of my favourites. 

Comanche (demo) · Link Wray · Link Wray & The Wrayman

 From Link Wray: Slinky! The Epic Sessions: 1958-1960

Wicker Man back in cinemas

 

Farleigh and District Swimming Club

 

Website here. Nearby to us on the road to Trowbridge. A place for river swimming. It has improved a lot since I visited last when the children were small. it now has parking toilets and steps and all sorts. If you like swimming in a natural type environment you might enjoy this. 

Doye O'Dell - Diesel Smoke Dangerous Curves

 Another Ichiban classic. Don't know the date for this. 50s. 

Del Reeves Girl on the Billboard 1965

  A country song they play on Boss Radio 66. It's great. It has all the qualities of a hit song and the video is excellent.  There is also an answer record by Joyce Paul here

New video by the Hives.Countdown to Shutdown

Frank Frazetta

 

The Destroyer by Frank Frazetta.

Impossible to talk about Conan without mentioning artist Frank Frazetta although apparently none of his works contain the word Conan in them. He was approached to be a consultant on the 82 film version but a deal could not be made. Film wiki

Conan Comics

 We watched the 1982 movie today. Theatrical trailer here. I thought it was great and reminded me of the comic series. I didn't collect them but you would see them about. Started in 1970. Wiki

Conan DVD

 

Daughter Bea asked what I wanted for my birthday and I chose this. Susan likes it and I have given up hope of finding it in a charity shop. 1982. Saw it at the pictures.

Susan Wells in 1979

 Hear Sue's birthday playlist here on Spotify. 

The Little Theatre Bath Wicker Man 50th screening

 

We are screening a newly restored 4K version of 'The Wicker Man' this Summer Solstice. 

Telling the chilling story of a puritan Police Sergeant who arrives on a remote Scottish Island in search of a missing girl only to find the Pagan locals claiming she never existed. 

As well as the film, our Summer Solstice event on June 21st will also feature 50th-anniversary recorded footage to elevate this special event.

> http://ow.ly/LmXn50OBTgl

Happy birthday us Animals and Men in 2008

 This weekend is mine, and tomorrow Susan's, birthday. So I thought I would spin this. 

This was one of our best videos - shot by James B. Maximum rock and roll chose this as their video of the week once. The song is about me being called Napoleon at school and my reaction to it. We played indoors as it was raining and I had promised the Bad Detective who we borrowed the PA off we wouldn't get their stuff wet. 'From the grasslands to the mothership'

Joe Tex Davy, you upset my home 1955

 Just heard this on Boss Radio 66. It's great song complaining about his partners love for all things Davy Crockett. It's a good one.

Ralph and Susan last Saturday at the Midsomer Norton Music festival

 Last Saturday was the Midsomer Norton music festival. We went for about half an hour as it is nearby. We got snapped  by the Midsomer Norton Community trust. Probably to show old people.

Brian Jones and No Expectations1968

 

On this day in 1969, The Rolling Stones tell Brian Jones he is out of the band 📆

From Far Out Magazine on the song considered t be Jones' swansong

"For most, Jones’ last notable contribution to the Stones’ canon was his slide guitar work on ‘No Expectations’. The Beggars Banquet track was recorded just as Jones was beginning to fade from the front lines of the Stones. As Mick Jagger remembered it, ‘No Expectations’ was the final time that Jones was alert, creative, and fully involved in a song’s creation.

“That’s Brian playing [the slide guitar]. We were sitting around in a circle on the floor, singing and playing, recording with open mikes,” Jagger told Rolling Stone in 1995. “That was the last time I remember Brian really being totally involved in something that was really worth doing. He was there with everyone else. It’s funny how you remember — but that was the last moment I remember him doing that because he had just lost interest in everything.”"

See No expectations being performed by the Stones here

No Coming Back Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm 1956

 Here. Vocalist Billy Gayles. 40 years ago I was infatuated with this record. Love the guitar solo too. Give it a listen. Kings of Rhythm wiki

Billy Gayles

Radstock in the old days

 

New PJ Harvey video - I Inside the Old I Dying (Official Video)

 Thanks to Celia for this.

Memphis in June Hoagy Carmichael

 Here. Love a bit of Hoagy. Wiki

Wolverine kits at the Wild Place Project near Bristol

 Photo Zoe Brown. Wolverine are one of my favourite animals so I am pleased to see these. Must go there soon.

Astrud Gilberto dies aged 83

This is one of my favourites. Most people will play Girl From Ipanema but I like them all. Thank you for the music.

Gene Vincent and the Blue Caps Baby Blue 1958

 One of my favourite Gene Vincent songs. Lotta Lovin' here. From the film Hot Rod Gang. Full movie here

Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps - Be-Bop-A-Lula 1956

 From the Girl Can't Help it. 

Cat Man Gene Vincent and the Blue Caps 1957

 For Dickie Harrell drummer who passed away this week. Be Bop a Lula wiki

Cleveland Crochet Sugar Bee

 Just heard on Boss Radio 66. Cajun rocker. If you like it there's a compilation called Swampland Jewels which is on Spotify.

Enigma Mea Culpa 1991

 . I liked this band at the time this was from. Wiki

Happy birthday Mickey Finn of T. Rex

 Pic from Steve Moriarty. Wiki

Today June 3 is World Cider day

 Go on. Get one down your neck. Webpage. I have posted a few photos of when we used to visit Thatchers farm shop. The car (Shane's) is parked in one of their orchards

Somerset in 878

 By C. Walter Hodges in the Marsh King

Happy birthday Jimmy Rogers 3/6/24

 Love this. A real classic. In the early 80s we had an African clawed toad that we named Ludella. 

This 78rpm Records Chess 1435 was recorded in Chicago, 15 Aug 1950 JIMMY ROGERS V/g with LITTLE WALTER. hca; Big Crawford, b.

Midsomer Norton Music Festival

 Midsomer Norton music festival. Saw Cujo with Jebz. 

Magic Sam and friend early 60s

 Thanks to Bob Corritore for this. One of my favourite blues pics. Been looking for years for a decent copy of this. Listen to Easy Baby by Magic Sam here

Magic Sam and friend

It is on the cover of 'Otis Rush and Magic Sam the other takes'. We had a ferret called Magic Sam.

Cynthia Weil dead: Legendary songwriter dies aged 82

 BBC article here

T.Rex - The Groover (Top of the Pops, 01/06/1973) [Original Super 8 Roger Hill Recording] [TOTP HD]

 Here. This was around 50 years ago. I wasn't a fan but I came to like it in later years. I think Susan had given up on him by this time being more of a Bowie and Roxy Music fan by then. 

Alive and kicking (1958) full movie

 

This old movie is fun. Susan watched it today and loved it. I had already seen it and tried my best to not spoil it. Comedy of the gentle kind. Three elderly ladies do a runner from their nursing home. Stanley Holloway makes an appearance and a very young Richard Harris is one of the villagers (pic). You probably have to be a bit old to enjoy it. Also on Talking pictures encore.