A really good rocker. Birthday today for J. B. Hutto.
Friday, April 26, 2024
10 best selling punk albums
Quite a shocking list. Surprised to see the Clash out selling the Pistols. I suppose you could argue that some of these aren't punk bands but it isn't that interesting enough to think about.
The infotainment scan the Fall 1993
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Ramones - I Wanna Be Sedated (Official Music Video) 1978
Here. When we had a car and used to drive about we used to play cassettes in the car. None of your 'wheels on the bus' stuff. The kids got an education. Troggs, Buzzcocks that sort of thing. They particularly liked this one even if they didn't not what being sedated was.
In Paradise the Cookies 1956
I love this record. The bass and drum combination is heavenly. The notes say
This earlier edition of the Cookies provided backup on recordings by various Atlantic artists before they evolved into Ray Charles’ group The Raeletts. The 1960s Cookies (“Chains” “Don’t Say Nothing Bad About My Baby” "Girls Grow Up Faster Than Boys") were a new act, though Dorothy Jones of the original group was a member.
Don't Knock the Rock |1956
Here for the full movie
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Hands to bathe
Our friend and drummer Geoff was in the Navy. He told us about this tradition. When the sea and weather was conducive the Captain would order 'hands to bathe' and the crew would jump into the sea for a swim. A longstanding tradition. He was also in the Navy when they had a Rum ration still but that's another story.
The Sonics the Witch 1964
We did this one at the wedding. . Wiki on the song
A great song that is simple and effective.
At a wedding in Chilcompton
We - the Mud Dogs - got asked in 2003 to play at a wedding. I think Rich the singer was best man. It was in the British Legion. When we started playing all the guests all left and went to the pub over the road. It was a bit embarrassing.
The Somerset Book - Nutshell series
Also got this. A pretty good cover I think. Printed at Butler & Tanner Frome 1982 - when I was there. No jokes about typos.
Monday, April 22, 2024
Sunday, April 21, 2024
James Paul McCartney TV Special 1973
Here. I was a fan in 1973. Saw them live about this time. I was very young but I still think it's alright. Critical reaction was unfavourable. First track is worth the best.
James Paul McCartney is the title of a 1973 television special produced by ATV and starring English musician Paul McCartney and his then current rock group Wings. It was first broadcast on 16 April 1973 in the United States on the ABC network, and was later broadcast in the United Kingdom on 10 May 1973.
Wiki
Weezer Buddy Holly 1994
The other day I read an article about it being 30 years since people got on the internet en masse. I think we went on then. Our first computer came with this song on the hard drive so I think this was our first video on the pc. We were on Compuserve which used to chirp 'Welcome to Compuserve' when you went online. My father-in-law was mostly responsible for dragging us into the world of computers - he was keen his grandchildren would be savvy on p.c.s. I was running a reenactment society at the time and it took a while for people to catch on but I was able to talk to people in the U.S. although there was still a lot of photocopies coming via the postman as it was too slow for documents and photos. Images were still very slow and took a while to download so photo albums still came through the post. In those days when you went online your phone was engaged which caused some frustration. Do you remember your first p.c. experience?
Aerial photo of Chilcompton 2000
A nearby village. There are plans to extend Midsomer Norton's heritage railway to this place up the road.
Saturday, April 20, 2024
'Blowin' gage' slang for smoking pot
My post for 420. Billy Boy Arnold mentions this in his masterful autobiography The Blues Dream of Billy Boy Arnold which I heartily recommend. I haven't found any mentions of it on the web so I thought I would post it. From page 146.
Mellow chick swing by Sonny Boy Williamson I hereFriday, April 19, 2024
I wish you would. - The Terraplanes (Animals & Men) 1981
Playing a battle of the bands at the Granary in Bristol we were required to play one cover - this was our choice Billy Boy Arnold's hit from 1955. The line up was Susan Wells vocals Ralph Mitchard Harp Dave Mackay bass Andy Payne drums
The Groupies Primitive (1966)
Elvis Presley and Kitty White Crawfish 1958
In his book Billy Boy Arnold says that Elvis was popular in Chicago among the music lovers.
Movie: King Creole - 1958
Written by Fred Wise & Ben Weisman Performed by Elvis Presley and Kitty WhiteRough Trade Liverpool
Opened today I believe. Opening times etc. here. My son lives in Liverpool so hopefully he will visit.
Cocktail bus for Tucker's Grave
"Hold onto your cocktail umbrellas, folks!
Tuckers has just adopted a vintage double-decker bus! Yes, she's a little rough around the edges right now, but trust us, she's about to get the makeover of a lifetime.
We're turning this old girl into the ultimate cocktail oasis on wheels!
Look out somerset The cocktail revolution is coming and we can't wait to share it with you! 🥂✨ stay tuned"
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Bo Diddley Crawdad 1960
One of my favourite singles from Bo Diddley. Played on Kogar on Boss Radio 66 just now. The Rolling Stones used to do it calling it Hey Crawdaddy. Not to be confused with Doing the Crawdaddy also by Bo Diddley.
Bo Diddley I'm a Man 1955
Here. Billy Boy Arnold on harmonica. A b side. Billy Boy says in his book that when Muddy first heard it he said "I want that song" and pretty soon after did Mannish Boy.
The Emerald Valley Janet Tanner
Also picked up this one. Set in a fictionalized Radstock during the General Strike of 1926. It is signed. A sequel to Black Mountains which we have.
23rd Lancers
In 1817 during a period of turbulence that followed Waterloo and a disastrous summer in 1816 there were Bread or Blood riots around the country and Radstock and area was the location of a serious insurrection. Sir John Hippisley read the Riot Act and troops were sent in. The 23rd Lancers came from Bristol and the North Somerset Yeomanry were also deployed. An account of it can be read here. Found this image of the uniform of the 23rd at that time.
Janet Tanner Tuckers Inn
Today's bargain. A local author. This one is sort of set at the Tucker's Grave inn. Tucker's is still going and is one of the best pubs in the area. You can camp there but best of all is their selection of cider.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Civil War movie trailer 2024
Not that sort of Civil War movie unfortunately but a future conflict in the day after tomorrow theme. I hope America doesn't slide into that kind of conflict but it does seem possible.
Civil War is a 2024 dystopian film directed and written by Alex Garland. It follows a team of journalists traveling across the United States during a rapidly escalating Second American Civil War, which has engulfed the nation. The ensemble cast includes Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Sonoya Mizuno, and Nick Offerman.
A Time to Love and a Time to Die (1958)
Full movie here theatrical trailer here
A Time to Love and a Time to Die is a 1958 Eastmancolor CinemaScope drama war film directed by Douglas Sirk and starring John Gavin and Liselotte Pulver.[4] Based on the book by German author Erich Maria Remarque and set on the Eastern Front and in Nazi Germany, it tells the story of a young German soldier who is revolted by the conduct of the German army in the Soviet Union and actions of the Nazi Party in the homefront.[5]
Caddyshack (1980)
Picked this up for 50p. Bill Murray in what was my first encounter with him. Should be watched on a video really.
Postcards of Radstock
Somer Printing: "These are just £7.50 for 6 Postcards, all paintings of Midsomer Norton, Radstock area! An awesome gift and fabulous for sending to your penpals! 🌿💚"
these paintings are by local artist Martin Forster.The Flirtations Nothing but a heartache 1968
A song the Detroit Cobras covered. Great promo at some abbey maybe Fountains.
64 years ago death of Eddie Cochran.
Eddie was brought to St. Martin's hospital Bath but died later that day. I used to work with someone who was in St. Martin's when they brought him in. Small world. See the hospital and the memorial here
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Monday, April 15, 2024
The Fall Blindness (2005) Later with Jools Holland
I was very happy to see this in 2005. A good performance I thought. Mostly terrible things on that show. This is from the Fall Heads Roll album which is great.
Dance The Coasters 1958
Time to have this brilliant song by Leiber and Stoller, I may request this on the next Rock'n'roll heaven show.
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Bill Taylor and Smokey Joe Split Personality 1955
This is great. Definitely give this this a listen it will make you smile. Heard on Boss Radio 66 of course. It's a hillbilly record very well written.
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Friday, April 12, 2024
Sadie Hound Dog Taylor 1973
Hound Dog Taylor. This is one of my favourites. Happy birthday HDT! I made a Spotify playlist of his best songs. Here