Ralphadeus: June 2026

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Ella Fitzgerald - Summertime (1968)

The Blackbird The Wurzels 1976

The B-side. Remember this pumping out of Frome pub jukeboxes

The song "Blackbird" by The Wurzels was written by Pete Budd, Tony Baylis, and Tommy Banner. This song is a reworking of a traditional song of unknown origin, adapted with original verses by The Wurzels.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Ray Charles & The Raelettes (feat. Billy Preston) "What'd I Say" on The Ed Sullivan Show 1967

Monday, June 15, 2026

Fanny - Ain't That Peculiar (1971) | LIVE

Leadbelly (1976) trailer

Resistance and Resilience Dave Chapple

This is a great book and good value for 15 quid. The story of the General Strike locally but also a look at the area in those times. Well illustrtaed and a brilliant read - the story of Albert Parfitt who cycled to London to demonstrate the Guss and Crook being a favourite.

Houston Dean Martin

The Fall covered this.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

pigbag - papa's got a brand new pigbag - totp Apr 22nd 1982

Saw them in Bristol. Very good. Pigbag - Wikipedia

Willie Dixon - 29 Ways 1956

Friday, June 12, 2026

The Wurzels ORIGINAL PROMO FILM "Combine Harvester" No1 June 12th 1976

50 years ago.

Duffy Mercy 2007

I liked this. She is making a comeback so good news.

The Fall Weather Report 2 2010

FallFriday

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Visit to Tucker's Grave Inn Somerset

Flanked by two bassists in matching jumpers which was a coincidence. Great pub.

Howlin' Wolf - I Ain't Superstitious (1961)

A gift from my Bro

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Troggs singer Reg Presley remembered in pub mural

Wild Thing singer Reg Presley honoured in Wiltshire pub mural - BBC News

Shakey Jake - 'Call Me When You Need Me'

My Mind is Ramblin' Howlin' Wolf

Birthday today of the Wolf.

Tuesday, June 09, 2026

Fats Domino - Swanee River Hop(instr.) - February 1953

One of my records my Dad liked. Rare occurrence.

Space - Magic Fly (Original Video) - 1977

My Bro's 60th today. I bought him this with my first week's wages. He was into Dr Who so I guess he liked this,

Monday, June 08, 2026

(1952) Checker 763-B ''When I'm Gone (She Treats Me Mean And Evil)'' Joe Hill Louis

Joe Hill Louis - Wikipedia

Rollin Stones Miss You 1978

Miss You (Rolling Stones song) - Wikipedia

Friday, June 05, 2026

Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Good Year For The Roses

A Good Year for the Roses - Wikipedia

Rhythm Of The Rain - Cascades 1963

Roky Erickson badge

Thursday, June 04, 2026

Nina Simone - Memphis In June (1961)

Hoagy song

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

Jim Pepper-Newly-Weds Song 1971

Mac Davis "In The Ghetto" The Song He Wrote for Elvis!

In the Ghetto - Wikipedia

Monday, June 01, 2026

Gibson Thumderbird Non-reverse bass

The bass Davey Jones is playing - one of these? I am not a bassist but I'd love one.

Animals & Men driving stupid 2010

This was probably the best received song from the 21st century. We wrote it in the kitchen.

From the Convulsive 12 inch this uses visuals from Jacques Tati's comedy 'Traffic'(1970)

'Is this the way the world ends? Not with a bang but with the driving stupid'

Frome's Kate Bush flashmob

Pleasant Valley Sunday - The Monkees "Single Version" {Stereo} Summer 1967

'There was a distinct smell of barbecues on the way back from the allotment'. Susan yesterday.

Pleasant Valley Sunday - Wikipedia

Paulton Cricket Club

My Dad did his apprenticeship at Purnells. Cycling from Radstock.

The Bad Detectives 1981

I like this one. This was when Andy Sradling sang and played harp.

SKATEBOARDING DALE DAVIS SURFING 1966

Frome 1978 colorized

We entered a battle of the bands and the rules were you had to have a publicity photo so we asked ex printer Ian Mackay to do some. We had many band names then - about 1 a week. Eventually the Bad Detectives.

Jan & Dean "Sidewalk Surfin'"

American Bandstand. August 22, 1964. Did you have a skateboard? I did. Just. Cornwall where I spent time at was early onto skateboards as they had surf shops and they would have imported boards.