Friday, July 17, 2026

Desert Boot

I like these.

Chukka boot - Wikipedia A desert boot is a chukka boot with crepe rubber soles and, typically, suede uppers. Desert boots were popularized in the 1950s by UK shoe company C. & J. Clark.^[11]

Desert boots were officially introduced to the world with the debut of the Clarks' Desert Boot at the 1949 Chicago Shoe Fair.^{[citation needed]} After feature coverage in Esquire magazine, their popularity took off. According to Clarks, inspiration came from "the crepe-soled, rough suede boots made in Cairo's Khan el-Khalili bazaar for British Eighth Army officers."^{[citation needed]}

The Fall - White Lightning MTV Promo

For #FallFriday. Originally written by the Big Bopper. GEORGE JONES WHITE LIGHTNING 59 - YouTube

Mark E Smith White Lightning on Jonathan Ross

Yo La Tengo - "Friday I'm In Love" Official Video

Love this band. Yo La Tengo - Wikipedia

The First Ever Episode! | Casualty 1986

This medical drama series was filmed in Bristol so friends and neighbours were often extras. Brenda Fricker who sadly died today was in it. Casualty (TV series) - Wikipedia

Dorset farm labourers 1840s

Cannon's Jug Stompers Pretty Mama Blues (1929)

The legendary Noah Lewis on harp and vocals. Noah Lewis (musician) - Wikipedia

I had this song as a teen on this album Travellin' This Lonesome Road – Vinyl (LP, Compilation, Mono), 1970 [r4743751] | Discogs

PJ Harvey - Dress 1991

Dress (PJ Harvey song) - Wikipedia Recorded Yeovil Somerset.

The music video for "Dress" was directed by Harvey's friend Maria Mochnacz, who would direct numerous videos for Harvey and design album and single art for her later in her career. It was the first video Mochnacz ever shot and as she and Harvey were short on money they could only afford to buy and process 12 minutes of film. As a result of this, some parts of the video are repeated and played backwards. The video was shot in black and white on a 16mm Bolex Camera in a circus school in Bristol called 'Fooltime', and consists of Harvey lying on the floor as a giant ballerina stencil is assembled in stop motion around her, as well as Harvey spinning in a dress and a body double swinging from a trapeze.^[5]

Fergie - Glamorous Official Music Video 2007

When our eldest lived at home she would watch music tv and this is a typical song that was on. I kind of liked it but know with nostalgia it is better. Glamorous (song) - Wikipedia

Jane Birkin Jane B 1969

Uses a prelude by Chopin.

Serge Gainsbourg - Requiem Pour Un Con 1968

One of my favourites. Scene from Georges Lautner's film Le Pacha, 1968. Serge Gainsbourg - Wikipedia

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Fleetwood Mac - Looking for somebody 1968

My favourite Fleetwood Mac song. I like it's originality and good grooves. Fleetwood Mac (1968 album) - Wikipedia

Althea & Donna - "Uptown Top Ranking" 1978

So a lot of people associate Reggae with the sunshine. This is one of my top ten reggae tunes.

Goin' Down to Eli's 1956-1958

Looks a good comp. Cobra Records - Wikipedia

Goin' Down To Eli's - The Cobra & Abco Rhythm & Blues Anthology 1956-1958

The Uprising Trailer #1 (2026)

A new film set in the Peasants' Revolt. The Uprising (2026 film) - Wikipedia

Jackie Wilson - You’ve Got Me Walking (1972)

A great song and no mistake. 'I look in that mirror and what do I see? A lucky lucky man you'd better believe.'

GEN X - Dancing With Myself - Untouchables (Oxford Road Show) 13th March 1981 - GENERATION X

Thought they were a good pop band.

Arthur Scargill

Arthur Scargill - Wikipedia

Charles Clark Row Your Boat

Great song with Sonny Boy and Otis Rush playing.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

SUBWAY SECT - NOBODY'S SCARED C/W DON'T SPLIT IT.

Another punk 'both sides good' single.

The Lurkers - Shadow / Love Story

I asked Susan for punk singles where both sides are great. She chose this one for starters.

Win or Lose Lew Lewis Reformer 1979

Great song for the football. See him doing it live here win or lose lew lewis - YouTube

What we were doing in 1989

Reenacting the French Revolution and Napoleonic wars. This pic is from July 14. This is the town of Orchies which we helped them with festivities. Funny thing about this photo is just after a wedding party came out the building wondering what was going on. They were good natured about it.

Neneh Cherry Manchild 1989

We bought this. Always liked her voice from the Rip Rig and Panic/Float Up CP days so we were really pleased when she struck gold. Ralphadeus: Float Up CP Joy's Address 1984

Shame, Shame, Shame - Jimmy Reed 1963/4

I think this was a UK hit in 64. Jimmy Reed - Wikipedia

A short video for the song "I" performed by Animals & Men. 2008

Short film made 18 years ago by Susan. Radstock has changed a lot since then. Susan wrote the lyrics to this on her 50th birthday. Download for free here Animals & Men - Where Are All Your Friends?

Pieter Bruegel the Elder- The Harvesters 1565

The Harvesters (painting) - Wikipedia

Sonny Boy Williamson II - Close to Me

This is a Willie Dixon composition I believe but good all the same.

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Sonny Boy Williamson I - Polly Put Your Kettle On 1947

Apparently SBWI played amplified harp on stage but never recorded like that.

GOLDIE LOOKIN CHAIN - Puppuccino

Our eldest posted this - she has a dog. Funny we thought.

SCARS - "Adult/ery" b/w "Horrorshow" (HQ, HD, CD Audio, With Official Lyrics)

This is one of our favourite punk 45s. Both sides are fantastic. Scars (band) - Wikipedia

The Rolling Stones - You Know I'm No Good (Official Visualiser)

What do you think? I like the song and applaud this version. Doesn't really work with a bloke doing it. Original here

Monday, July 13, 2026

Sonny Boy Williamson II - Ninety Nine 1958

Sonny Boy Williamson ll, 1959! Photo by George Adins

Sonny Boy playing amplified harp. Sonny Boy Williamson II - Wikipedia

The B-52's - (Meet) The Flintstones [Official Music Video] 1994

We bought this but we did have kids and this was educational. I remember playing it to a neighbour who only liked Grateful Dead and I raved about it.

Muddy Waters, Little Walter - Country Boy - 1951 Chess Recording

According to Blues Compartido this was the first recorded use of amplified harp by Little Walter.

Icky Renrut - Jack Rabbit

Ike Turner again.

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Ike Turner Prancin'

Great guitar instro. I loved his guitar when I was learning.

The Life And Times Of Grizzly Adams (The Movie) (1974) Film: American Frontier, Drama

Susan saw this with my bro at the cinema. They got told off for smoking, not because it was no smoking but because the staff thought they were underage.

T. Rex - London Boys - 1976

I like this one from 50 years ago. About Bolan's Mod life.

Easy Baby · Magic Sam 1958

A big fan of Magic Sam and this is one of his best.

Wanda Jackson - My Big Iron Skillet

Some old school

Ella Langley - Choosin' Texas (Official Lyric Video)

We have been listening to BBC Radio 2 a lot recently and they play this one which I quite like.

THE SAMURAI AND THE PRISONER - Official Trailer

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Rip It Up - Little Richard 1956

The ultimate Saturday night record. 70 years old. We shall be watching the footie tonight, Local team Welton Rovers have a 200 foot screen showing it but we shall watch it chez nous.