Friday, February 13, 2026

Spider-Noir - Official Black & White Teaser Trailer (2026) Nicholas Cage, Brendan Gleeson

 Take a look at the Black & White Teaser Trailer for Spider-Noir, an upcoming live-action superhero series distributed by Amazon Prime Video. Explore the story of Ben Reilly portrayed by Nicolas Cage in Spider-Noir, premiering worldwide on May 27 exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.

Tony Joe White - "Rainy Night In Georgia" [Live from Austin, TX]

 I believe it's raining all over the world. Rainy Night in Georgia - Wikipedia

The Ronettes - Walking In The Rain (Official Audio) 1964

 We have had a lot of rain recently and it's Valentines day tomorrow.

Joy Division - She's Lost Control (Live At Something Else Show) 1979

 Peter Hook is 70 today. I think it was his bass-playing that really made Joy Division special. 

Aurochs

 The last one of these was sometime in the 1600s I think. (1627 I checked).  Aurochs - Wikipedia

Life restoration of aurochs in a temperate forested landscape in Europe during the Eemian interglacial (130–115,000 years ago)

From here. When Did the Aurochs Go Extinct? Causes and History - Biology Insights

The last known aurochs died in 1627 in the Jaktorów Forest of Poland, marking a significant moment as one of the first documented extinctions. This final individual was a lone female, surviving after the last male aurochs had perished in 1620. Records indicate her death was due to natural causes.

The population of aurochs had been in decline for centuries, with a relic herd in the Polish royal forests being the last to persist. In the mid-16th century, this herd numbered around 50 individuals, but by 1601, only four remained. Despite efforts to protect them within this royal reserve, their numbers continued to dwindle, culminating in their extinction.

The herd of aurochs in a former military area in Milovice, about 30 kilometers from Prague (the capital of the Czech Republic). A huge bull, several cows and a group of calves inhabit worldwide unique nature reserve of large herbivores, along with wild horses and european bisons. The project started in 2015. It is the first herd of backbreeding aurochs in Central and Eastern Europe. Backbreeding wild cattle come from the program of the Taurus Foundation from the Netherlands.

World Radio Day

 We listen to the radio in its online version quite a lot. More than the telly. Mostly Boss Radio 66 but we also have favourite shows during the week. 

New Kogar

 


Kogar’s Jungle Juice Show #136 streams your way! Dig and flip your wig to the wild sounds, all presented at 45 RPM! All the usual slop you’re used to along with a few LOVE songs for Valentines Day! Get some huggin’ and a-kissin’ on Boss Radio 66! This show features artists like: Bobby James and the Dristells, The Highminded, Billy Ward and the Dominoes, The Champions, The Four Sounds, The Phantom, The Sha-wees, Eddie Clearwater, The Treniers, Wade Curtissssss, Charlie Gracie, Earl King, Dale Hawkins, and a special FUZZZZZ-ball overload knuckldragger set! Whew! Full set list at the Boss Radio 66 and Jungle Juice Blogspots!

Shaggy - Oh Carolina 1993 (Official HQ)

 Remember this one? Was everywhere.

Original here  

Oh Carolina - Wikipedia

The Boots: Baby please don't go 1965

 Founded in 1965, the Boots quickly became the favourite rock band on the West Berlin scene. Their repertoire consisted of British R&B from idols such as The Pretty Things and Them. By the end of the 1960s, this type of band had had its day. In 2005, the remaining members wanted to celebrate an anniversary. They needed a drummer for the reunion. Someone had suggested they ask me. I had long since moved on to other musical directions, but maybe I would be up for a little trip down memory lane. I was. This recording of ‘Baby Please Don't Go’ was made during rehearsals.

Video: In 1966, a film crew accompanied an amateur band on their concerts in the southern German province. Musically, it was nothing sensational. The band did what everyone did back then – cover versions of rock standards, Chuck Berry, etc. The highlight is the audience, who cheerfully emancipate themselves from the restrictions and confines of the province.

Chug a lug - Roger Miller 1964

 I like Roger Miller - excellent songwriter. This is a great drinking song.

Roger Miller - Wikipedia

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll 2009

 Heads Will Roll (song) - Wikipedia

THE COUNT FIVE-'PSYCHOTIC REACTION' (1966)

 An all-time favourite song from that era. Count Five - Wikipedia




Sonny Boy Williamson II - Gettin' Out Of Town

 Kogar played this.

Trumpet Records 1953 : Alex 'Rice' Miller, voc, hca; Bernard Williams, ts; .James Williams, g; Hermann Fowlkes, b; O'Neil Hudson, dr; Frank Crawley, mrcs B/W She Brought Life Back To The Dead

Holiday newts

 

Smooth newt - Wikipedia

Our daughter and her partner have been staying at Centerparcs Longleat which is a woodland with a lot of ponds and lakes among the cabins and roads. Nice winter break but they have noticed a lot of newt activity including squashed ones so have been helping them out during the night. 

"Wild Thing" Original Version by Jordan Christopher & The Wild Ones (1965)

 The original version of the classic song "Wild Thing", later made famous by The Troggs and Jimi Hendrix. This was released on November 1, 1965, about six months before The Troggs recorded their remake, which would would go to #1 on the US charts and sell millions of copies around the world.

The song was written by Chip Taylor, who also wrote the hit ballad "Angel Of The Morning"

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

 Lovely record. 

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Serge Gainsbourg et Brigitte Bardot "Comic Strip" 1968

 Marc Riley just played this.

Adam and the Ants

 When kilts were briefly fashionable. I wore a kilt in Frome town centre. 


Gene Vincent - Spaceship to Mars

Happy birthday Gene. From the 1962 film It's Trad, Dad! , known in the U.S. as Ring-A-Ding Rhythm.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Gerry & The Pacemakers - Ferry Cross The Mersey (1965)

 Clever songwriting as it ticks all the boxes yet means nothing from what I can see. Good song and vocals.

Boadicea and her racing charioteers

 Susan went to an exhibition of posters at the Victoria Art Gallery Bath.


Sloppy Drunk Blues Sonny Boy Williamson I (1941)

 This became a standard. 

Tony Valla And The Alamos - Maria Christina

 Knew this from the Detroit Cobras covering it.

Monday, February 09, 2026

The Detroit Cobras "Hey Sailor" 2001

 This is a song that was on the Hometaping cd - see below. We became instant fans. \So good.

Slippery Lane in Bath

 A cache of arms were found in Slippery Lane for the 1715 Jacobite Rebellion. Bath was to be the centre of Rebellion but it was ended when Wade occupied the city with two regiments.

 We used to get the NME every week also Sounds but not quite as much. 


Carlos Santana & John Lee Hooker The Healer 1989

 The Healer (John Lee Hooker album) - Wikipedia I bought this album. Was OK. This track stood out.

The Mamas & The Papas "Monday, Monday" on The Ed Sullivan Show 1966

 

Sunday, February 08, 2026

White Light/White Heat - The Velvet Underground

 White Light/White Heat - Wikipedia

Hometaping Vol. 1 (2002)

This cd given free by Kerrang! magazine was popular in our house. Compiled by the Hives it had a lot of great bands on it. Tracklisting here Hometaping Vol. 1 – CD (Compilation), 2002 [r657755] | Discogs


Saturday, February 07, 2026

Shangri-Las - He Cried 1966

 Genius music. Just brilliant. Originally She cried which I don't like as much, it seems more unpleasant. I used to spin this a lot in the early 80s.

The Zombies She's Not There

 Live on Hullabaloo TV Show, 1965. She's Not There - Wikipedia

M.I.A. - Bad Girls 2012

 Bad Girls (M.I.A. song) - Wikipedia

Television - Little johnny Jewel Pt 1 (single) 1975

 We have this. 

Little Walter Boogie

 Not the best title but the music is top notch. I used to play this a lot in the old days.