Somerset railway posters

 

Otis Rush Keep on loving me baby 1959

 A great record worth a listen if you don't know it. 

Here. One of my favourites. Just heard on the Wednesday Night Rocking Party. Album on Spotify here

Boogie Joe & the Madmen. You ain't nothin' to me

 

Fresh as a daisy out of Japan. Here. Heard on the Wednesday Night Rocking Party.

Paul Jones 1967

 

Privilege (1967) ORIGINAL TRAILER

 Directed by Peter Watkins. With Paul Jones, Jean Shrimpton and Mark London. Wiki

Freddie And The Dreamers "Do The Freddie" on The Ed Sullivan Show, April 25, 1965

 Part of the British invasion as mentioned by Tom Hanks. I was very young but I liked them. So much of 60s pop had what I might term playground pop appeal. 

Horseplay Eddie and the Hot Rods with Lew Lewis

 Short playlist of the 2nd best r'n'b band of that era. In my opinion neither the Rods or Lew Lewis would ever equal this greatness.

On tune in

 Lots of 60s British invasion bands.

PJ Harvey Seem an I

 New single and video. Album on Spotify here. She has announced a tour  - details here.

We're Gonna Get married Bo Diddley 1966

 One of my favourite Bo Diddley singles. Geoff Barker used to do this great rock'n'roll show on the radio and he announced that he couldn't figure out what the girl singers were singing and I must admit I was banjaxed but a couple of weeks later someone announced it was 'Ooh girl I'm so glad' so now we know. Miss that show though.

The Rainbow D. H. Lawrence audiobook

 Here. Been a few weeks since we had an audio Book on the go so I chose this one. Obviously seen the film (trailer) but the book will hopefully be good too. The wiki

John Lee Hooker Hobo Blues

. Sometime in the 60s I think.

New series

 

Somerset: Wonder of the Westcountry to air on Channel 5

February 2024

From heritage railways to famous castles, beautiful gardens to bucket-and-spade resorts, Somerset: Wonder of the Westcountry is a celebration of the best and most picturesque slices of Somerset’s landscape, attractions and events.

 Narrated by Alan Titchmarsh, this visually rich, warm and immersive series explores the county’s most beautiful and iconic sites, uncovers lesser-known hidden gems, and meets some of the characters that live and work in this glorious West Country location. 

The series airs on Thursdays at 8pm on Channel 5 from the 29th February

In Seattle

 

Vampire Lovers (1970)

 The pubs have chucked but you manage to get chips. Then you discover Vampire Lovers is on the telly. Wiki

Long Gone Miles Hello Josephine 1969

 Nice bluesy rocker with some deft harp. Heard on Boss Radio 66. Wiki

The Supremes You can't do that Shindig 1965

 

. Heard this on Mickey Bradley last night and we both liked it. Lennon-McCartney song. Album wiki

Nico Chelsea Girls 1981

 From a documentary about the Chelsea Hotel.

Kogar's Jungle Juice

" Here is a completely STUFFED episode of Jungle Juice! I got so carried away, I went over 2 hours! This show has my little tribute to Dexter Romweber, so that means 2 sets of rockabilly, one featuring songs that Flat Duo Jets did over the years. What an amazing and talented human being who will be sorely missed. There aren’t enough folks like that in the world….This show also features artists like; The Original Starfires, The De Velles, The Twisters, The Four Casts, Billy Gayles, The Rivingtons, Alan Barnicoat, Gene Maltais, The Phantom, The Swamp Rats and Link Wray! Full Set List at the Boss Radio 66 Blogspot!

Last week’s show was Number 1 in Doo Wop and Rhythm and Blues! Second in Blues and Garage Rock! Thanks for the support! "

https://www.bossradio66.com/2024/02/kogars-jungle-juice-show-54.html

Elvis and his Messerschmitt micro car 1956

 Article here

Days of Hope 2 (1975)

 Episode Two: 1921" begins with Ben's desertion from the Army. He joins the Durham Miners in their resistance against oppressive measures introduced by a Government fearing another Bolshevik Revolution. He befriends striking miner Joel Barrett (Gary Roberts) and experiences the lying promises of a mine owner. One scene where the gentlemanly owner offers some miners refreshments is ironically modelled on 1960s Labour Prime-Minister Harold Wilsons "beer and sandwiches" invitations to trade unionists at Number 10, Downing Street. The episode concludes with the betrayal of an agreement and the arrest of Ben and other miners at dawn.

Elvis Presley Girls Girls Girls 1962

  Just played this on the Wednesday Night Rocking party. Wiki

Françoise Hardy Who'll be the next in line?

 Kinks cover. 

Not Fade Away the Rolling Stones June 1964

 

Here. So this clip is pretty exciting. You can see why they made it. I guess 64 was their breakthrough year. Certainly when I was first aware of them.

Wiki. The Rolling Stones' version of "Not Fade Away" was one of their first hits. Recorded in January 1964 and released by Decca Records on February 21, 1964, with "Little by Little" as the B-side, it was their first Top 10 hit in the United Kingdom, reaching number three.^[

Wicked Bristol Hippodrome

 Our daughters had the day off and went to see this musical in Bristol. They loved it. Lots of twists, the costumes were good so thumbs up from them.

The Upsetters (Little Richard) im in love again. 1962

 Heard on Boss Radio 66.  Fats Domino cover. Upsetters wiki

Animals & Men Oh Death recorded in Lyon 2009

. I think this is good. It went down really well when we did it live as they knew the original. Photos by Jane Barnes. 

Howlin' Wolf My Mind is Ramblin' 1966

 This is a little known song by the Wolf but I love it. Partly about a Rocket Oldsmobile car. We used to do this in the Mud Dogs. 

Howlin' Wolf beer

 Daughter spotted this. A beer named after the bluesman! Cool! Read about it here

Animals & Men Just a dot 2009

 Pic at Lyon by Jane Barnes. We had some spare time there so we recorded some songs there. Came out pretty good. You can listen to them here. The venue was a squatted complex in an industrial estate that included a venue studio, charity shop plus accommodation. I think it used to be a kitchen unit sales centre. Closed now. 

Glastonbury in 71

 Glastonbury Fair, 1971 🌺  

photo by Robert Blomfield

We only went once despite being local. 

Mud Dogs Dog with the no bone blues/the sun and the moon 2001

Turn it Up! Somerset's blueswailing Mud Dogs (Ralph Mitchard guitar and Big Rich Vocals harp) from 2001 when the music (self-penned) was a hit on the Tyning Inn jukebox. Bass is by Oz and drums Johnny Rench. Recorded in a front room by Phil Cass.

Tyning Inn. Closed at the moment. We played there.

Days of Hope 1975 part 1

 Here. I am going to post this great BBC series by Ken Loach. One a week. My parents were particularly enthusiastic about this and I remember it was powerful. It is the only movie I have seen which deals with the General Strike of 26.

Days of Hope is a BBC television drama serial produced in 1975. The series dealt with the lives of a working-class family from the turmoils of the First World War in 1916 to the General Strike in 1926. It was written by Jim Allen, produced by Tony Garnett and directed by Ken Loach.

Wiki

The novelization by Jim Allen which my parents had. I think they corresponded with the author.

Johnny West

 I didn't have any of this range of 1/6 figures but my cousin did. I did have a Marx Black Knight though. Tv commercial.

Wiki

Creation Making time 1966

 

On the tv. Here. Wiki. My brother says this is used in a tv show the Great Pottery throwdown.  

Bristol toad patrol

 Local news article on helping toads to their ponds. Here

Adam & The Ants - Nietzsche Baby (Live Chelmsford 1979)

 This is one of the best Ants songs in my opinion. Well best obscure one anyway. They started their set off with this one for a while.

Green fields of Canada Planxty 1974

 Here. I am very partial to Planxty. I think my brother introduced me to them. Listen to the album on Spotify. Album wiki here

Blondie Rapture 1981

 

I didn't buy this at the time but they were everywhere. Covered by Nouvelle Vague. Wiki

Nouvelle Vague Should i stay or should i go? 2024

 New album 

Subway Sect Chainsmoking 1977

 

From Zigzag 1978. Search this blog for Subway Sect to read it

Really like this. My favourite British punk band but I only like the early stuff.

Recorded for BBC Radio 1

The Alan Freeman show Recorded at BBC Maida Vale, Studio 4 17/10/77 Subway Sect 1977: Vic Godard- vocals Robert Symmons- guitar Paul Myers- bass Bob Ward- drums

 

�Emigrants Attacked by the Comanches�, North America, 1847.

UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 04: Engraving by James Smillie after Captain Seth Eastman, US Army, showing Comanches attacking a group of European settlers in their covered wagons. 

Country Girl Primal Scream 2006

 Mike Reynolds played this on his show last night. Good one.

Castles and Battles 1968

 I had this book as a child. I think I still have it. Lots of illustrations. Had it for Christmas.

A show that we enjoyed

 

Here is Kogar’s Jungle Juice Show #53! 2 hours of Jungle Juice Mayhem the way YOU like it! This show features a set of “Asian Persuasion” Tassel Twirlers to get things started, followed by the usual group sounds, rockin R&B, searing rockabilly sides, blues and 60’s oddballs! This show features artists such as: The Hong Kongs, The Honey Boys, The Bobbettes, Mercy Dee, Earl Gaines, Charlie Feathers, Willie Dixon, Mr Sad Head and The Sparkles! Full set list over at the Boss Radio 66 Blogspot!

Last weeks show was #1 in the Doo Wop, Rhythm and Blues, and Instrumental charts! Thanks Everyone!

https://www.bossradio66.com/2024/02/kogars-jungle-juice-show-53.html

Little Girl Syndicate of Sound 1966.

 We have this disc.This song was covered in the punk era by the Banned which got in the charts.

The Wild One Full movie (1953)

 Here

Wiki

George Catlin, Comanche Feats of Horsemanship, 1834–35.

 

Magic Sam

 Photo I have not seen before. 

Last days of the Somerset and Dorset Railway

. The Radstock bits are at the beginning. Susan found this. 1966

Big Maybelle Whole lotta shakin' goin' on 1955

 

Here. Heard on the Wednesday Night Rocking party. The original. Wiki

Honey Don't Carl Perkins 1956

  Just heard on the Wednesday Night Rocking Party. A favourite.

Magic Sam

 Happy birthday Magic Sam. Taken far too soon. 

Hovercraft

 As a youth my family went on this. Wiki. My parents liked the new things and were keen to try it out. Operated from 1968 to 2000.

Airfix box art Roy Cross

The Monkees Mary Mary 1966

 Just heard on BBC6 music. Written by Mike Nesmith.

The Jubilee Four the Climb with Elvis and Ann-Margret 1964

From Viva Las Vegas

Puppet on a string Detroit Cobras 2007

 

Here. Great cover of a great song. Band wiki

Emanuel Laskey Welfare Cheese 1963

  A song about cheese heard on Boss Radio 66.

Jesters of Newport Stormy (1965)

I like this. Covered by the Gories. From Balboa California. Just heard on Kogar's jungle juice.

Terraplanes You excite me baby 1982

 

 This song is one I particularly like. Shame we didn't send a demo to John Peel but we were a little lacking in confidence. This encapsulates the notion of Shangri-Las meets Link Wray that I was trying to achieve. Bandcamp for downloads.

Song from 'Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls' In The Long Run 1970

 Song gets you from the start. 

Another song from Boss Radio 66. Wiki on the movie.

Miss Johni Naylor Red wine for my blues

 Just heard this on dj roulette on Boss Radio 66. Amy Winehouse should have covered this.

Terraplanes review by Dave Massey

 Rock journalist Dave Massey was there last night. He reviewed us in Out West the local Bristol what's on but said last night it was also in Sounds which didn't know as we weren't buying Sounds at the time. Coined the phrase 'impish Susan'.

Vague fanzine book launch at Bath Chapter 22

 Great night great book. We met up with Puddle our drummer from about 43 years ago. He is in the centre of the pic. Organised by Dave Mackay and Caryne. Met Tom Vague too. We (Animals & Men) are in the book which is worth getting if you like fanzines. 

Jacqueline Taïeb – 7 Heures Du Matin (1967)

 Here.. Just played this on Crayons to Perfume show's French girls programme. Susan said to me 'you like this one don't you?' and so here we are. Very good.

From the Stonehenge page

 

Happy Lunar New Year to everyone welcoming in the Year of the Dragon. 🐉 🎊

祝大家龙年新春快乐!

Untamed Youth 1957

 

Trailer here. Wiki here. Susan had a t-shirt with this poster on it.

60 years ago

 TONIGHT, IN 1964, THE BEATLES MADE TV HISTORY

SEE THE VIDEOS HERE: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/573682/the-beatles-ed-sullivan-debut-facts?a_aid=46813

On this day in 1964, approximately 74 million people in America — 40 percent of the country's population at that time — tuned in to watch The Beatles on 'The Ed Sullivan Show'. 

Temptation Baby Gene Vincent 1963

 Gene from the film 'Live it Up' (musical director Joe Meek). Traction engine is the Iron Maiden apparently. 

Live it Up! Film 1963 full movie

 

Go to Talking picture tv's encore to watch Live it Up! and the sequel Be My Guest. Both are excellent black and white musicals. Starting David Hemmings. Wiki