Ralphadeus. Music movies comics feature in this look at life from Somerset.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Goldie the Golden Eagle
I was talking to Susan about 1966 and she said 'when was Goldie?' (Susan loves birds of prey).
Goldie was a male golden eagle who lived at London Zoo in England during the 1960s. He caused a nationwide sensation when he escaped for 12 days in February 1965.[1]
On a wing and a glare: When an escaped eagle Goldie entranced London - BBC News
King Bee: The Slim Harpo Story (2024)
This story is told by James “Slim Harpo” Moore, via a 1968 interview with Susan Cassidy Clark at Steve Paul’s “The Scene” in NYC. His wife Lovell, his stepson William Gambler, his original King Bee band mates, James Johnson, Rudy Richard and Jesse Kinchen also tell the story along with the original King Bee.
James Moore and Lovell Casey Moore met in 1952 while Lovell was waiting for a bus on her way to work and James was putting a roof on a church. The rendezvous turned out to be the most magical and spiritual event in their lives. It was their destiny to write songs about their experiences inside and outside of a shared mystical love affair. The relationship lasted 18 years until his death and produced several multi-million sellers covered and recorded by dozens of artists in many genres of music throughout the world. Slim and Lovell were a true couple, praising each other continuously. Their first composition began on a car trip after noticing beehives on the side of the road. Around 1956 James, referred to JD Miller by fellow blues man Lightin’ Slim, had the opportunity to record three of his songs. “I’m a King Bee,” “Don’t Start Cryin’ Now” and “I Got Love if You Want It.” Excello Records released the first 45 rpm recordings with “Don’t Start Crying Now” as the A side and “I’m a King Bee” as the b side. In 1964 ,The Rolling Stones released their first LP with “I’m a King Bee” as the first single. Also in 1964, Van Morrison and Them released their first single “Don’t Start Crying Now.” The Kinks followed with a recording of “I Got Love If You Want It.” In 1972 the Stones again covered a Slim Harpo Song - “Shake Your Hips” on “Exile on Main St .” Of the 13 songs on the album, “Shake Your Hips” was the only non-original Stones composition. Interviews with Ted Higgenbotham (Slim’s Barber), John Fred, Raful Neal and original King Bee bandmates Jesse Kinchen, James Johnson and Rudy Richard describe the style and personality of Slim Harpo - a “real nice” guy and “hard working” man. A significant American artist. Over 250 artists have recorded his songs, including the Grateful Dead, The Doors, Neil Young, Hank Williams Jr., The Yardbirds, Muddy Waters, Otis Redding, Alex Chilton and George Thorogood to mention only a few.
1966 World Cup memories
I kind of remember the 66 World Cup. I was 6 and I certainly remember World Cup Willie and the game on tv but that's it.
Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines (1965) Trailer
Today is the 60th anniversary of England winning the World Cup. A feature on Radio 2 stated the night before Alf Ramsay took the team to see this film at the local cinema and the morning of the game they went shopping.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
CREAM - "Sweet Wine" (French tv 1966)
60 years ago Cream debuted. This is an early clip to celebrate. Cream (band) - Wikipedia
Midsomer Kitchen
Midsomer Norton High Street has a lot of places to eat covering the gamut of different types. This is the latest addition. Looks great. They do all sorts. People are sitting in the front bit. Midsomer Kitchen Midsomer Norton · Online Ordering
Cider Lollies from Paniccia's
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| From Frome Past & Present photo by Di Hollingsworth |
I was thinking about cider lollies. Lovely. We used to get them from Paniccia's of Frome. Asda do them very cheaply as do Iceland. Did you know you can freeze cider? A friend did and you get a little pool at the top of a really strong drink but otherwise frozen. The man in the Paniccia's van knew my name and always said 'Good day Master Mitchard' however old I was. They had a shop and factory down Naish's street. It was very stylish in an old fashioned way. A friend went there to do a student photography project intending to snap their retro stylings but managed by saying something he thought complimentary about their archaic style and they got offended and chucked him out. Lovely ice cream we used to get a slab of ice cream that was wrapped in paper for the journey.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Monday, July 27, 2026
The Fall "The League of Bald Headed Men" 1993
The Infotainment Scan - Wikipedia This is good. The line-up is spot on.
Duck Sauce Barbra Streisand 2010
I would like to cover this but say Arthur Scargill. Barbra Streisand (song) - Wikipedia
Lower Whitelands by Andy Mitchell
This is where we lived for 25 years. Old miners' dwellings. My Great Grandfather brought up his family there in the early 1900s. We lived in the bottom rank which originally had a railway line running along.
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Space - Ballad Of Tom Jones 1998
Our daughter liked this song despite not knowing who Tom Jones was. The Ballad of Tom Jones - Wikipedia
Santana - Oye Como Va [HD] | Live at Tanglewood (1970)
My uncle had an 8 track in his car and he had a Santana tape which I got to hear a lot. He lived in Cornwall and was an insurance agent and so I travelled with him the length and breadth of Cornwall as a passenger with this soundtrack
Boney M - Ma Baker ( 1976 )
Ma Baker - Wikipedia The original historic figure was Ma Barker but they changed it to sound better
T. Rex - Children of the Revolution (Top of the Pops 28/09/1972) [TOTP HD]
Just heard on Sounds of the 70s. Stalled at number 2. Children of the Revolution (song) - Wikipedia
Siberian shaman
The earliest known depiction of a Siberian shaman, by the Dutch explorer Nicolaes Witsen, 17th century. Witsen called him a "priest of the Devil" and drew clawed feet for the supposed demonic qualities.[7]
Mick Jagger- Memo From Turner (Performance)
Happy birthday Mick Jagger. Performance is one of my favourite movies. Memo from Turner - Wikipedia. The musicians backing Jagger on "Memo from Turner" included Ry Cooder on slide guitar, Russ Titelman on guitar, Randy Newman on piano, Jerry Scheff on bass, and Gene Parsons on drums.[2]
Saturday, July 25, 2026
GANDAHAR - Official 4K Restoration Trailer
An entire civilization must confront its destiny in alternative-animation pioneer René Laloux’s final feature, a cult classic of mind-bending science fiction. In a distant world, a merciless army of automata attacks Gandahar, turning its peace-loving people to stone. Hoping to discover the source of these Men of Metal, a council of matriarchs enlists the brave yet inexperienced warrior Sylvain (Pierre-Marie Escourro), who, while journeying through his planet’s outer regions, teams up with the Deformed, a race cast out from Gandahar
after failed science experiments rendered them mutants. Soon, Sylvain learns that a gargantuan brain called Metamorphis (Georges Wilson) is responsible for his utopian society’s strife and—together with the beautiful Airelle (Catherine Chevallier)—travels through time to defeat him, in the process risking their lives and Gandahar’s very existence. Featuring stunningly surreal creatures and wondrously bizarre environments designed by renowned comic-book artist Caza, Gandahar is a visceral, visionary head-trip in which animation opens a gateway to the furthest reaches of the imagination.
A film by René Laloux In theaters August 28
Bo Diddley - We're Gonna Get Married 1966
I know I play this a lot but I love it to bits. Saturday Night Selection.
John Lennon's psychedelic Rolls-Royce
John Lennon's psychedelic Rolls-Royce - Wikipedia
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Elvis Presley's pink Cadillac
Elvis Presley's pink Cadillac - Wikipedia I would buy a diecast of this.
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Friday, July 24, 2026
The Clash - Should I Stay or Should I Go (Official Video) 1982
Saw them 3 times but wasn't a huge fan. Bought this though. Should I Stay or Should I Go - Wikipedia
Radio Stars - No Russians In Russia (Marc (Bolan Show), 2nd September 1977)
I think I saw them live.
Marc Bolan's mini
Fan photo. It was a purple Mini 1275 GT (number plate FOX 661L) I wonder if someone could do a diecast model? I can think of a few Lennon's Rolls, McCartney's Aston Martin, Elvis' Cadillac. Can you think of more?
1958 HITS ARCHIVE: Buzz-Buzz-Buzz - Hollywood Flames
Susan has a lot of bees on her allotment. It is a priority for her and she grows plants that they like.
Elvis Presley - A Little Less Conversation
From the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer movie "Live A Little, Love A Little" (1968)