This one off single group was formed in Bridgeport, Texas. The members were Randy Alvey (vocals), Mike Pearce (drums), Jimmy Mercer (rhythm guitar), Les Dale (lead guitar), and R.E. "Buck" Houchins (bass). Alvey and Pearce formed their first group, the Psychedelic Reactions, in 1967; after some personnel changes, they became the Green Fuz, named for Dale's green fuzz box. Alvey, Pearce and Houchins were later involved in another group, Natchez.
The Green Fuz played at dances and clubs, gaining enough local popularity to persuade the co-owner of Wash-Tex Records, Shorty Hendrix, to record their self-written theme song. The recording took place at The Cross Roads Cafe, a deserted roadside cafe chosen for its acoustics, which was owned by Dale's mother. The single was issued locally in 1969 on the Big Tex Records label. It was not a success, largely because the primitive recording techniques led to a muffled sound, which subsequently contributed to its cult appeal. On the single, the band was identified as Randy Alvey and the Green Fuz; while the B-side, "There Is a Land", was attributed to R. E. Houchins and the Green Fuz. Dale and Alvey both stated that these were errors by the record company and that both should have been simply listed as the Green Fuz. The record resurfaced in the late 1970s on a prominent garage rock compilation album, Pebbles, Volume 2, and subsequently appeared on many similar compilation albums. One of those albums, Acid Dreams Epitaph, was subtitled 75 Minutes of Green Fuz. The band gained additional fans when "Green Fuz" was covered by the Cramps on their 1981 album Psychedelic Jungle.
Ralphadeus. Music movies comics feature in this look at life from Somerset.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Adam & The Ants - 'Lou' (BBC Session 1978)
A little tribute to the recently departed Jordan,
aka Pamela Rooke/Jordan Mooney. From the first Ants John Peel session. Recorded 23 January 1978. First broadcast 30 January. The band line-up is ; Jordan - (Vocals), Adam, Johnny Bivouac (Guitar), plus world's best rhythm section Dave & Andy.
I'm Knitting a singlet for Cecil
So I'm Knitting a singlet for Cecil, a nice wooly singlet for Cecil. It will keep him as snug as a bug in a rug. As in its embrace he will nestle,
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
A Symphony Of Sound - The Velvet Underground & Nico Live! Jan. 1966
I was wondering if there was anything of the Velvets in 1966 and found this. Maybe you have seen it already but either way I am happy to post it.
The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound - Wikipedia
Aretha Franklin Singing Never Loved A Man (Live 1967)
This is one I have come to like after hearing it on Boss Radio 66.
Michael Collins 1996
We watched this earlier. Very enjoyable and Susan enjoyed it too. Her Granny was from those times and Ireland. She used to mention Michael Collins. Sue also spotted her favourite, Jonathan Rhys-Myers in an early role. This clip contains spoilers. Michael Collins (film) - Wikipedia
THE FALL an older lover 1981
I waaasn't mad on the Fall in 1981 - I got to like them later but I bought this album later in time.
sinead o'connor - she moved through the fair [live 1997]
She Moved Through the Fair - Wikipedia In the film Michael Collins which is good and worth a watch. Sinéad O'Connor - Wikipedia
The Wind That Shakes The Barley - Official Film Trailer
Loved this film from 2006. I think it was the film that introduced Cillian Murphy to the world - well to us at least.
Bothy Band, The Morning Star set 1977
A set of Irish Reels beginning with The Morning Star, live - The Bothy Band. Paddy Keenan pipes, Matt Molloy flute, Kevin Burke fiddle, Triona Ni Dhomhnaill keyboard, Micheal O'Domhnaill guitar & Donal Lunny bouzouki - 1977 - First track on their Out of the wind and into the sun album. The Bothy Band - Wikipedia
VAN MORRISON-THE CHIEFTAINS - Celtic ray 1987
This album Irish Heartbeat is well worth checking out.
Monday, March 16, 2026
The influence of Charley Patton (BBC Arena: American Epic)
Arena: American Epic – Episode 2, Blood and Soil takes a look at the stories of those early music pioneers whose names have largely been forgotten.
Sinners | I Lied To You Song | Movie Clip | Warner Bros. Entertainment
I read Sinners got an Oscar or two. I haven't seen it but our son has and enjoyed it. This clip is interesting. Sinners (2025 film) - Wikipedia
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Today's Charity shop purchases
Midsomer Norton has 7 charity shops. The best one is near to us - just around the corner but it doesn't sell DVDs. I asked Susan to see if there was a DVD of the Italian Job and she was chuffed to find it for me. Result. We also picked up three books. The Frome Unzipped one I am in so I already have a copy but I couldn't leave it there.
Sunday, March 15, 2026
The Mission (1986) - Trailer HD 1080p
This is a film that we went to the pictures to see. Great soundtrack and very good movie.
Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich - Hold Tight (1966)
Quentin Tarantino made this song hip again in the movie Death-proof. We used to have a poster of that film in our front room.
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The Moments & The Whatnauts - Girls - TOTP - 20 March 1975
This song popped in my head and found it going on a song finder that you tap in the lyrics you remember. It worked.
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1966 HITS ARCHIVE: Whispers (Gettin’ Louder) - Jackie Wilson (mono 45)
Love this. Jackie Wilson is the best.
Jackie was backed instrumentally by The Funk Brothers and vocally by The Andantes on this pop & R&B hit.
45 single issued on Brunswick 55300 - Whispers (Gettin’ Louder) (Barbara Acklin-David Scott) by Jackie Wilson, orchestra & chorus conducted by Gerald Sims, produced by Carl Davis
The Italian Job (1969) OFFICIAL TRAILER
For Michael Caine's birthday. My parents saw this at the pictures and loved it. They made me and my sister go see it the next day. The Italian Job - Wikipedia
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Like this photo session. Steve Peregrine Took was a useful musician and something was lost when he was replaced. Stacey Grove - The Home Of Tyrannosaurus Rex | Facebook
Mickey Lee Lane - "Shaggy Dog" American Bandstand 1964
For all dog lovers. I understand this was popular with both Mods and Rockers.
Hey Sah-Lo-Ney · Mickey Lee Lane 1965
Saturday Night Selection. A brilliant record with beautiful pumping bass. Mickey Lee Lane - Wikipedia
Dexys On Wogan: "Listen To This"
This is another song played by Mickey Bradley last night.
On 13th September 1985 to celebrate the release of their new album "Don't Stand Me Down", Dexys Midnight Runners appeared on BBC's "Wogan" show, giving a rousing performance of "Listen To This".
Madness - (My Name Is) Michael Caine (Official Video)
Happy birthday Michael Caine. Mickey Bradley played this last night. I am not a Madness fan but I enjoyed it and I thought I would find the video.
Taken from their fifth studio album, Keep Moving, British band Madness released Michael Caine in February 1984 when it spent eight weeks in the UK chart, peaking at number 11. It is unusual for the fact that lead vocals are sung not by Suggs, but by Chas Smash, who wrote the song with drummer Woody.
More serious than most other Madness videos up to that point, the promo for Michael Caine was based on the actor's film The Ipcress File and the song tackles the subject of an IRA informer during the troubles in Northern Ireland. The 'my name is Michael Caine' sample was recorded by Caine himself, who was persuaded to do it by his daughter.
Wanda Jackson - Lost Weekend (1960).
Susan heard this on Boss Radio and liked it in particular the guitar.
Friday, March 13, 2026
New Kogar
My last show for the month of March! A 2 plus hour excursion into the depths of the 50’s and 60’s underground! Features a set of Women R&B for International Women’s Day and a tour of one of my favorite compilations from the “good ole” days of the late 80’s! Not to mention a short tribute to the Kind of the Scratchy Guitar, Travis Wammack! This show features artists like; Travis Wammack, Spike Jones, Vito and the Salutations, The Danderliers, The Delteens, Big Mama Thornton, Cora Woods, Robin Hood Brians, Hayden Thompson, Johnny Burnette, Eddie Kirk, Lonesome Sundown, The Swanks, Mackey Beers, Jim Boss and other MADNESS!
A Clockwork Orange (1971) | Alex Visits the Record Shop
Great scene. I didn't see this film in the 70s. I read the book and would have seen it if it was screened anywhere but it was not in theatres in my era. A Clockwork Orange (film) - Wikipedia
Thursday, March 12, 2026
GEORGE & TAMMY - WE'RE NOT THE JET SET 1973
This wonderful sing-along song is a Boss Radio favourite. Give it a whirl it might cheer you up.
Thrash | Official Trailer | Netflix
This is the sort of movie Susan likes
When a Category 5 hurricane decimates a coastal town, the storm surge brings devastation, chaos and something far more frightening: hungry sharks. Directed by Tommy Wirkola and produced by Adam McKay (Don’t Look Up), the film stars Phoebe Dynevor, Djimon Hounsou and Whitney Peak. THRASH is only on Netflix, April 10.
Elastica - Connection 1995
We liked them. By 'we' I mean the kids liked them too in fact they may have liked them first.
Robinson Crusoe TV intro (1964)
Do you remember this? They screened a lot over time and the theme music was great.
WIZARDS Official Trailer [1977]
Wizards is a 1977 American animated post-apocalyptic science fantasy film written, directed and produced by Ralph Bakshi and distributed by 20th Century-Fox. The film follows a battle between two wizards of opposing powers, one representing the forces of magic and the other representing the forces of technology.
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