Tuesday, March 10, 2026

The Escape - 'Murder' 1982

 We supported this Bristol band. Bridgwater Arts Centre c82. Review here Ralphadeus: Terraplanes review by Dave Massey

More from the Escape here bristolarchiverecord - YouTube

1966 HITS ARCHIVE: Sweet Dreams - Tommy McLain (mono 45)

 Susan watched the Patsy Cline biopic and really enjoyed it but kept wanting to hear this version which we have on a Swamp pop comp Another Saturday Night which Ace have rereleased.

Various Artists (States & Regions) - Another Saturday Night - Ace Records

Sweet Dreams (Don Gibson song) - Wikipedia

Ann-Margret sings ''The Littlest Lamb'' on The Flintstones 1963

 From The Flintstones, “Ann-Margrock Presents” (Season 4 Episode 1)

1961 I Just Don’t Understand - Ann-Margret

 Like this a lot. 

Radstock in the News

 Rare 'fairy club' fungus found for the first time in Great Britain - BBC News

Thanks to my Bro for this. Batch is a local word referring to coal spoil heaps that become grown over by vegetation. 

Lee Hazlewood & Nancy Sinatra: Jackson 1967

 

Monday, March 09, 2026

Richard Hell - Blank Generation 1980

From the mvoe Blank Generation (1980). A great punk song just played on Marc Riley

Cornwall 1916 in Colour – Rare Film of the Cornish Riviera

 A beautifully restored and colourised silent film showing the stunning coastline of Cornwall more than a century ago.

Originally filmed in 1916, The Cornish Riviera (1916 film) captures everyday life and breathtaking scenery from the Cornish coast during the early 20th century. Produced by Kineto Ltd, the film documents some of Cornwall’s most famous towns, harbours and landmarks long before modern tourism transformed the region

The House I Live In (1945) | Frank Sinatra Short Film

 The House I Live In (1945) is an Oscar-winning short film starring Frank Sinatra, created to promote tolerance and unity in post-war America. Directed by Mervyn LeRoy, this 10-minute classic delivers a heartfelt message against prejudice and discrimination during a time when the nation was healing from WWII.

The House I Live In (1945 film) - Wikipedia

 

Songs For Swingin' Lovers (EP, 1956)

 My Pa was a fan. He saw him in 53 at the Bristol Hippodrome. He had quite a collection of records which included this one. Songs for Swingin' Lovers! - Wikipedia

1. You Make Me Feel So Young 2. It Happened In Monterey 3. Anything Goes 4. How About You?

R.E.M. - The One I Love 1987

 The One I Love (R.E.M. song) - Wikipedia

Did you like them? We did. Not hugely but we bought records.

Saturday, March 07, 2026

One of these crashed in Radstock

 My Grandfather was in the Home Guard and had to quard the wreckage. 

27.09.1940 3./ZG26 Messerschmitt Bf 110C-4 Wnr.3352 Lt. Koepsell Location: Radstock, Somerset, England.

The World Is On Fire - The Doors (lyrics)

 The world on fire

taxi from Africa the Grand Hotel he was drunk a big party last night back going back in all directions sleeping these insane hours I'll never wake up in a good mood again I'm sick of these stinky boots

The Supremes - Nathan Jones (April 1971)

 One of our old neighbours was called Nathan Jones. He is a DJ now.

Patti Page - Old Cape Cod (1957)

 

Patti Page, Who's Gonna Shoe My Pretty Little Feet, 1966 TV

 

Who's Gonna Shoe Your Pretty Little Feet - Woody Guthrie 1944

 I like this one. It's like a feminist song.

Quote from Mark E Smith


"Blue cheese contains natural amphetamines. Why are students not informed about this?"
Analyzed here

The Cramps on The Tube 1986, Full 20 Minute Performance Unedited.

 40 years ago today.

Here's the full set including 10 minutes of footage not broadcast.

Songs Played: What's Inside A Girl, Hot Pearl Snatch, Can your Pussy Do The Dog, Aloha from Hell, Cornfed Dames.

The Groupies - Primitive (1966)

 Another contender for the best song of 1966.

Jesse Rae 'The Thistle', 1987 - Glenfinnan Viaduct Filming !

 Not a fan of the music but the video is stunning.

ARE YOU GLAD TO BE IN AMERICA? - James Blood Ulmer (1980)

 We bought this 45. 

The Fall levitate 1997

 Come levitate. 

Watch what happens when a wolverine attacks an animal much larger than it

 Wolverine film

Friday, March 06, 2026

Betty Boo - Where Are You Baby? 1990

 Where Are You Baby? - Wikipedia We liked this. Celebrating her 56th birthday today,

13th Floor Elevators: "Levitation" (Mono LP mix, 1967)

 Lyrics

She Lives (In A Time Of Her Own) Thirteenth Floor Elevators 1967

 Kogar played this. I had forgotten how good it is. Easter Everywhere - Wikipedia

The Cat in the Hat (1971)

 The Cat in the Hat (TV special) - Wikipedia Our Grandson dressed up as the Cat in the Hat for World Book Day. This version I remember fondly.

New Kogar

 


Jungle Juice returns with an all new show to obliterate your brain stem! This episode showcases the new DMZ release as well as a tour through the mind and musical madness of recently departed punk legend, Jordan Kratz! Other artists featured on this show: The Wailers, The Galaxies, The Five Dollars, The Corvets, Otis Riley, Esquerita, Hal Page, Johnny Carrol, Gene Maltais, Al Ferrier, Paul Peek, DMZ, Transplants, 13th Floor Elevators, The Brats, Gore Hounds and Big Meat Hammer!

JOE TEX - DAVY, YOU UPSET MY HOME [King 4840] 1955

 It's the 190th anniversary of the Alamo so I thought we could have this one that I just heard on Boss Radio. 

Last days of the S&D

 60 years ago. 

Greenwood, Mississippi - Little Richard August 16, 1974

 This is good. An understatement - it's brilliant. Just heard on Boss Radio 66.

Cass Elliot - Alone Again (Naturally) (The Julie Andrews Hour, 01.11.1972)

 Alone Again (Naturally) - Wikipedia

Cass Elliot - Wikipedia

Thursday, March 05, 2026

the haunted - 1-2-5 1966

 Kogar played this. I like it. I think I first heard this by the Fuzztones.

Andrews Sisters Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy 1941

 I used to play this when I was deejaying to friends in our front room. 

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy - Wikipedia

Patsy Cline - Three Cigarettes in an Ashtray 1957

 Three Cigarettes in an Ashtray - Wikipedia

Sweet Dreams Bio Drama 1985 Jessica Lange, Ed Harris & Ann Wedgeworth

 Sweet Dreams (1985 film) - Wikipedia Today in 63 Patsy Cline was tragically killed in a plane crash, This is a biopic (I love biopics). I also like Jessica Lange.

Happy birthday MES

 Mark E. Smith - Wikipedia


Two-Face! A song from 1992 which they opened with when I saw them at Glasto. Very powerful. I viewed it as a comment on the Glastonbury spirit saying is was Two Faced though I might be wrong. 

Sonny Boy Williamson II Wake Up Baby 1958

 This is a great ditty adapted from an Irish song that crossed the Atlantic.  Our Goodman - Wikipedia.

Great crested newts - conservation

 When I was young I spent a lot of time pond dipping or fishing in ponds and rivers. Often I would be on my own. One time I caught a Great crested newt. i feel guilty about it now but it gave me quite a thrill at the time. Illegal now.

Loretta Lynn - You Ain't Woman Enough (To Take My Man) 1966

 Boss Radio just played this. You Ain't Woman Enough (To Take My Man) - Wikipedia

"You Ain't Woman Enough (To Take My Man)" was based on a real life woman Lynn had met backstage before a concert. In 2016, Lynn recounted that the woman confided in Lynn about how another woman attempted to steal her husband from her. In response to her words, Lynn replied, "Honey, she ain't woman enough to take your man!" Following the conversation, Lynn went into her dressing room and wrote the song.[2]

Big John The Shirelles 1961

 

Gloria Jones Heartbeat 1966

 Lovely song written by the great Ed Cobb.

World Book Day

 All the schoolkids (and teachers) on the high street are dressed up. These are today's purchases. The Castle book I will give to my Grandson. It's very good.



13th Floor Elevators - Fire Engine

 probably 66.

Simon Snorkel

 I had this for my sixth birthday in June 1966. My brother was born the day before. I remember I lost the removable firemen figures in the grass and the visiting nurse helped me find them. Not my picture. Off an auction site. Mine went long ago


1st RECORDING OF: Dream A Little Dream Of Me - Ozzie Nelson (1931)

 

Cass Elliot - Dream A Little Dream Of Me (It's Lulu, 07/25/1970)

 

Wednesday, March 04, 2026

Elmore James - Can't Stop Lovin' 1954

 Steve Stack o Wax played this tonight.

The Detroit Cobras - Seven Easy Pieces 2003 Full Mini-Album

 We loved this. 

1 Ya Ya Ya (Looking For My Baby)

2 My Baby Loves The Secret Agent 3 Heartbeat 4 You Don't Knock 5 Silver & Gold (When I Get Like This) 6 99 And A Half Just Won't Do 7 Insane Asylum

1st RECORDING OF: Harlem Nocturne - Ray Noble Orch. (1940)

 Harlem Nocturne - Wikipedia

Salon Kitty 1976

 A film I saw at the pictures came out March 50 years ago. Stars Teresa Ann Savoy. Wiki.


To The Devil A Daughter / Original Theatrical Trailer (1976)

 This came out fifty years ago. To the Devil a Daughter - Wikipedia

The Pyramids "Penetration" 1964

 

Desert Sessions featuring Josh Homme & PJ Harvey - Crawl Home

 1997