Ralphadeus. Music movies comics feature in this look at life from Somerset.
Saturday, March 14, 2026
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.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Elvis sings Smorgasbord 1966
'A little kiss here'. A Boss Radio inspired post. If you don't know what Smorgasbord is go here
New label Elvis - fill your boots
The Commitments - OFFICIAL TRAILER 1991
Did you see this film? We enjoyed it. It is set in Ireland and is about the forming of a soul band. It was pretty popular. The Commitments (film) - Wikipedia
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
Ann-Margret sings ''The Littlest Lamb'' on The Flintstones 1963
From The Flintstones, “Ann-Margrock Presents” (Season 4 Episode 1)
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.
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.
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.
Sunday, March 08, 2026
Two male brown hares (Lepus europaeus) boxing, chasing a female, England
I do like hares. They are thrilling to see especially this time of year so keep an eye out for them.
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