The X-Ray Spex performing their most well known song "Oh Bondage! Up Yours!" circa 1977. From the documentary "Punk in London".
Ralphadeus. Music movies comics feature in this look at life from Somerset.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Monday, April 20, 2026
Pixies - Monkey Gone to Heaven [1989]
A family favourite on the car cassette.Doolittle (album) - Wikipedia
From the group's first appearance on National USTV.
My Love Will Never Die (Take Unknown) · Otis Rush 1956
Written by Willie Dixon. I love this despite it being a bit mawkish.
DUST BUNNY | Official Trailer | December - Only In Theaters
Kogar recommended this.
In visionary creator Bryan Fuller’s (“Hannibal,” “Pushing Daisies”) fantastical and wickedly inventive feature directorial debut Dust Bunny, a 10-year-old girl joins forces with her hit man neighbor to confront each other’s monsters.
Ten-year-old Aurora has a mysterious neighbor (Mads Mikkelsen) who kills real-life monsters. He’s a hit man for hire. So, when Aurora needs help killing the monster she believes ate her entire family, she procures his services. Suspecting that her parents may have fallen victim to assassins gunning for him, Aurora’s neighbor guiltily takes the job. Now, to protect her, he’ll need to battle an onslaught of assassins ― and accept that some monsters are real.
Fargo (1996) | Official Trailer | MGM Studios
This is a great movie if you haven't seen it. Fargo (1996 film) - Wikipedia
Midsomer Norton Town Park
It's near to us and we can see how the polliwogs are doing. It is a bit dry. We could do with some rain.
The Bangles Manic Monday 1986 HQ, Top Of The Pops
Manic Monday - Wikipedia Written by Prince. Atlantic Tunnel just played his version and I prefer the Bangles' one.
Josie's Taste of the Westcountry (2026) Season 1 Episode 2 - Somerset
I haven't watched this - it's new but you might like it. The presenter is from Gloucestershire if you are wondering about the accent.
Slow Worms by Susan
We used to have a lot of these in our garden. They are legless lizards and like shady spots.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Freddie & The Dreamers - Sally Ann 1963
When I was a nipper I liked Freddie and the Dreamers and I consider this them at their best. They have the hats as they are joking about the 'Sally Army' - the Salvation army.
From the film 'What A Crazy World'. Words & Music by Alan Klein
The Girl Can’t Help It | HD | Remastered | Jayne Mansfield | Full Movie | 1956
Tom Hanks admitted on his radio show that he had never seen this film. I was quite surprised as I would consider this essential viewing. If you haven't seen it now's your time. It starts in black and white but changes to colour. Incidentally today is Jayne Mansfield's birthday. The Girl Can't Help It - Wikipedia
Soft Cell - What? 1982
Mickey Bradley played this. What (song) - Wikipedia for who did it originally etc.
70 Gwen Party - Like Richard Dadd (Peel Session)
This was probably the song that got us into 70GP. Richard Dadd.
Like Richard Dadd by 70 Gwen Party, taken from the Peel Session recorded on 4 May 1993.
SM Diecasts
Facebook We have a diecast collector's shop in Midsomer Norton. Here they are when they had a visit from the Back to the Future car.
Geeshie Wiley - Last Kind Words 1930
Recorded circa March 1930 in Grafton, Wisconsin. Don Kent has described "Last Kind Words" as "one of the most imaginatively constructed guitar arrangements of its era...."
As far as I know, no picture of Geeshie Wiley exists. The one I used here was from Google image searching and picking something that seemed vaguely appropriate.
Bubble Car · Bad Detectives 2007
A song about them. From Frome's hitmakers.
Producer: Alan Wilson Composer: Boczuk Composer: Hutton Composer: Stradling Composer: Tozer Composer: Woodland
Messerschmitt KR200
1955 advert. One of my schoolfriends live in the village of Upton Noble and was quite cut off but he had one of these. Don't think I ever rode in it though.Messerschmitt KR200 - Wikipedia
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| 1/76 diecast from Oxford Diecast 1:76 Messerschmitt Bubble Car Polar White Collectable model 76MBC005 : Amazon.co.uk: Toys & Games |
Ladybird (Green Grass) (Live, John Peel Session, 13 March 1993)
Why they are known as the Mighty Fall. We were at the front when they did this with 2 drummers. Felt like the Tiananmen square tank guy. Tank Man - Wikipedia
See epaulettes death to rent
Magic Sam - She Belongs To Me 1966
Magic Sam - Out Of Bad Luck / She Belongs To Me Label: Crash Records Released: 1966
A B-side but quite brilliant. On the below comp.
Guitar Star - Various 1978
This is a good collection of modern blues players. I have it on vinyl and regularly enjoy it.
Fenton Robinson - Somebody Loan Me a Dime (1976)
Fenton Robinson filmed live at the new 1815 club (Eddies Place*) in Chicago back on the 28th January 1976.
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Astrud Gilberto Meditation 1965
Skip the intro. It's good this.
Composer Lyricist: Norman Gimble Composer Lyricist: Antonio Carlos Jobim Composer Lyricist: Newton Mendonça
Buster Brown - Fannie Mae (1959)
Stones pinched the riff for Under Assistant West Coast promotion man.
DR. FEELGOOD "GOING BACK HOME" Pithiviers 1976
From "Beau Fixe Sur Pithiviers" French TV, 14th August 1976. New upload with full intro: The Big Figure driving around town!. Song written by Mick Green & Wilko Johnson. The car is a Pontiac Chieftain convertible from 1953.
John Lee Hooker performs "Maudie" at the 1960 Newport Jazz Festival
It doesn't get any better than this. Muddy's band.
1st RECORDING OF: Somebody To Love (as ‘Someone To Love’) Grace Slick & Great Society (1965 version)
Heard this on a show What's Happening on WFMU.
Manfred Mann - 5-4-3-2-1 [Official Lyric Video] 1964
Let's get your weekend off to a good start. Love this. One of the greatest songs of the 60s.
Friday, April 17, 2026
The Fall - Lay of the Land (OGWT) 1983
Sad to hear of Andy Kershaw's passing. Here he is introducing the Fall in a Marc Riley and the Creepers t-shirt.
New Kogar
Kogar’s Jungle Juice episode #141 packs a solid punch of New England based music from the 50’s as a tribute to local collector and label owner Jack Warner who passed away recently. Hear some tales and groove and jive to some of the all time greats! This show features artists like; Bob Vidone, Rhythm Rockers, The Angels, The Dappers, The Supremes, Dreamtones, Bunker Hill, Gene Maltais, Alan Barnicoat, The Phaetons, Mel McGonnigle, The Dusters, Dwarless Fearsley, Ricky Coyne, Joe Hill Lewis and other Raging Teens! Full Set list over at the Boss Radio 66 and Jungle Juice Blogspots!
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Frome 1970
Frome Museum posted this. When Woodmancys were on the Bridge. I got all my first records from there. Not from the racks but they had a big book like a phone book with all the in print records so I used to order initially Beatles records but later Rock'n'roll and blues. I got Robert Johnson from there. The only drawback to the system was you didn't know the price till it arrived, but a good system. I mostly got EPs.
Vince Taylor - Come Back Baby Doll - Scopitone Colour 1960
Popular in France. He played Midsomer Norton back in the day. His best song Brand New Cadillac was banned by the BBC as Cadillac was a brand despite the fact that you couldn't buy Cadillacs in the UK.
Walt Disney's "Minado, The Wolverine" Season 12 Episode 7
From Season 12 of Walt Disney's Disneyland Anthology program we have Episode 7: Minado, The Wolverine which originally aired on February 21st, 1965. Minado is a young wolverine who sees his mother killed by a trapper, prompting the animal to avenge her death. The hunter drives two Indians from their log cabin and sets up camp there, so Minado builds a lair nearby and starts to torment the unsuspecting trapper. Starring William Bacon III as Trapper. Narrated by Sebastian Cabot.
Thunderbirds Are Go (1966) - Cliff Richard and The Shadows
I had the song 'Shooting Star' running around in my brain as I lay in bed this morning. Very catchy.
Bus Stop - The Hollies {Stereo} 1966
Bus Stop (song) - Wikipedia Brilliant songwriting by Graham Gouldman.
Brother Will Hairston -The Alabama Bus Pts 1 & 2 1956
A great record, perfect for your Bus Playlist.
Betty McQuade - Midnight Bus (Astor) 1962
One for your bus playlist. Just heard on Atlantic Tunnrl. Betty McQuade - Wikipedia
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
EVIE SANDS - I CAN'T LET GO. HOLLYWOOD A GO-GO JANUARY 15TH 1966.
Perfection. Just heard on Crayons to Perfume. We enjoy this show.
Frank Frost - Chicago Blues Festival (1997) part 4
Frank Frost (vocal & harp) Dave Riley & Johnnie B. Moore (guitars), Willie Kent (bass) and Sam Carr (drums).
Crossroads 1986 (Full Movie)
Blues movies are rare and they were super rare in 86 so I was pleased to see this. It's not brilliant but it's good. Crossroads (1986 film) - Wikipedia
Ry Cooder & Frank Frost - Cotton Needs Pickin' (Crossroads) (1986)
It is Frank Frost's birthday so here he is 40 years ago in the movie Crossroads.
Les hommes morts sont dangereux Métal Urbain
We bought this in 1981. It's great. No idea what they are singing about but we still like it.
Métal Urbain - Anarchie Au Palace (Peel Session) 1978
Big fans of MU's stuff. Never saw them live. Métal Urbain - Wikipedia
Princess Margaret Hovercraft (1969)
SRN 4 cross-channel car / passenger hoverferry 'Princess Margaret'
Reissued Hovercraft kit
A09171V SR.N4 HovercraftWe went on this craft. I don't remember much about it but I wasn't nauseous which I usually was when I went by ferry.
''The iconic SR.N4 Hovercraft has arrived. A landmark of British engineering, it revolutionised cross-Channel travel from 1969 with fast, comfortable amphibious journeys.
This 276 piece kit offers a rewarding build full of detail, perfect for a nostalgic trip back to the workbench. Ideal for modellers looking to recreate a true classic while refining their modelling skills.''
MONDO MOD (1967)
Mondo film - Wikipedia This is interesting. If you like Sunset Strip Nuggets tupe of thing you might enjoy this.
GODZILLA MINUS ZERO | First Look Teaser
Our son will probably be interested in this. Godzilla Minus Zero - Wikipedia
LES GAM'S - attention accident - 1963
Catchy as hell.
Les Djinns (choir) - Wikipedia
Several of Les Djinn Singers graduates continued on with separate recording careers. In September 1962, Les Djinn' lead soloist Annie Markan and three other members of the group – Graziella, Michèle and Suzie – formed the vocal quartet Les Gam's. (The name was derived from the first letter of each girl's name plus the added apostrophe to add a fashionable touch.)
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