Ralphadeus. Music movies comics feature in this look at life from Somerset.
Friday, May 22, 2026
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Lowlands of Holland Martin Carthy 1966
This, the second album came out in 66. This is one I like. Martin Carthy - Wikipedia
Alcoholery
Alcoholery – Quality Somerset Produce
They say
With the weather this weekend going to be scorchio why not come up to the alcoholery between High Littleton & Farmborough, the outside benches have been tested by the team, sit and have your coffee, breakfast, lunch or a cider in beautiful surroundings
The Beach Boys "Do It Again" on The Ed Sullivan Show 1968
Probably my fave of this band. Do It Again (The Beach Boys song) - Wikipedia
Love is Strange - Mickey & Sylvia 1956
Woke up to this. This was banned in the UK because of the line 'love is like money in the hand'.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Crop Circling
Us in a Crop circle with the kids. Early 90s. Wiltshire. Pic by Susan. We used to go around looking for them. There was a magazine the Cerealogist which we used to get. Note baby in the backpack
ELVIS PRESLEY & Kitty White - Crawfish: King Creole - 1958
This is the best Elvis movie. King Creole - Wikipedia
Written by Fred Wise & Ben Weisman Performed by Elvis Presley and Kitty White Crawfish (song) - Wikipedia
'Don't Misbehave in the New Age' Animals & Men 2011
Filmed by Paul of the Bad Detectives. I see this venue is going to be flats and commercial units. This was a fun evening.
Best of Excello Records
There is a book which I haven't read but looks interesting Shake Your Hips: The Excello Records Story (RPM): Amazon.co.uk: Randy Fox (author): 9781947026223: Books
Shift the Thrift (2026) Season 1 Episode 6 - Midsomer Norton
Recent tv show about Charity shops in Midsomer Norton where we live. It's classic daytime tv fare but I think it shows Norton in a favourable light.
Peace Frog · The Doors 1970
Peace Frog - Wikipedia From the soundtrack to Licorice Pizza - Wikipedia which I don't think I've seen but it looks fun. Trailer
Bo Diddley - Do the Frog (Checker) 1966
B-side of We're Gonna Get Married. Worth getting this 45. Bo Diddley – We're Gonna Get Married / Do The Frog | Releases | Discogs
Bo Diddley Documentary 1966
I was wondering what Bo Diddley was up to in 1966. Shows them recording one of my faves We're Gonna Get Married.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Gene Vincent "Bird Doggin" 1966 Challenge Records
I love this. Great guitar solo too. The Challenge sessions are very good. Gene Vincent - Wikipedia
The Wedding Present - You Should Always Keep In Touch With Your Friends (Granada TV, 1988)
(The Other Side Of Midnight, Granada Television, 1988)
The Fall Stepping Out 1977
Short Circuit: Live at the Electric Circus - Wikipedia We bought this. Blue vinyl.
The Fall 50th
50 years on from their formation, Mark E. Smith and The Fall are being celebrated with a new Manchester festival: Futures and Pasts.
https://linktr.ee/fallfuturepast
Ike & Tina Turner - River Deep Mountain High (original 1966 promo, edited)
River Deep – Mountain High - Wikipedia I remember this being a hit. I guess it is one of 66's most remarkable hits but I don't really go for it much.
Monday, May 18, 2026
The Monkees - What Am I Doing Hangin' Round? 1967
This was on Boss Radio and I really enjoyed it. Country rock.Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. - Wikipedia
Michael Nesmith's rural Texas roots and future musical paths crossed on Michael Martin Murphey and Owen Castleman's brisk ballad "What Am I Doing Hangin' 'Round?" The authors were the Monkees' labelmates at Colgems under the Lewis & Clarke Expedition moniker, and Murphey and Nesmith had actually been acquaintances prior to the Monkees project. There is a discernible Bakersfield flavor to the selection, as Doug Dillard's exemplary banjo picking is coupled with Nesmith's twangy narrative and some effervescently rhythmic contributions from bassist Chip Douglas, together creating a feisty countrified rocker in the vein of latter-era Byrds and/or the Flying Burrito Brothers. This song provides one of the rare post-Headquarters occasions that all four Monkees played on the same studio cut. In addition to solid background vocals from Micky Dolenz and Davy Jones, Peter Tork joins Nesmith on guitar.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Ring of Bright Water | Full Movie | 1969
Features the same couple as Born Free though this is about an Otter. Ring of Bright Water (film) - Wikipedia
Born Free - Matt Monro - 1966
Born Free (Matt Monro song) - Wikipedia Won an Academy Award for best song.
Born Free 1966 ~ by John Barry
!966 and John Barry was very much in demand. Susan was a fan of this film.
World Baking Day
"The Baker's Art', Alfred Andre Geniole, plate number 27 from the 'Les Femmes de Paris' series, 1841-42
Gerry Anderson's Joe 90 (1968) - HD Opening Titles
Another song played on Call me Cannibal was this one. Nice thread. Joe 90 - Wikipedia
Barbarella theme song (1968)
Barbarella (film) - Wikipedia Great soundtrack to a great movie. Played on Call me Cannibal
Del Reeves Girl on the Billboard 1965
Girl on the Billboard - Wikipedia First heard this on Ichiban.
Little Richard Live in Paris 1966
Little Richard Live in Paris November 1966. Backed by UK band, Johnny B. Great & The Quotations.
(1) Lucille (2) Good golly miss molly (3) Rip it up (4) Long tall sally (5) Tutti frutti (6)Jenny Jenny (7) Send me some lovin (8) Ready Teddy (9)She's got it (10) Whole lotta shakin goin on
Saturday, May 16, 2026
The Dirtbombs - Can't Stop Thinking About It (Peel Session) 2001
A great gig we saw in Bath was the Dirtbombs. A small subterranean club called Moles. A sadly missed venue. We were right up the front. Sad that our eldest couldn't come as she was working at a bakery so was up dead early so opted out and missed it. I kept shouting for this song and when I had given up they played it. Moles (nightclub) - Wikipedia
Loop Guru - Shrine 1992
Another band we liked through listening to Peely was this band. We saw them live at the Hub in Bath which was great for a while. One of our neighbours was there grooving away. Loop Guru - Wikipedia
Ancient Beatbox - Raining c1990
Snub TV - Wikipedia Mike Reynolds played this last night on Winchcombe Calling. We had this album on cassette. I guess its experimental blending pop and ancient music. Check it out.
Allmusic says
Hole - Violet 1995
Violet (Hole song) - Wikipedia We liked Hole. Peely used to play them a fair bit. Hole (band) - Wikipedia
Logan's Run Official Trailer #1 - Michael York Movie (1976)
50 years old next month. I don't usually like sci-fi but this I liked. Logan's Run (film) - Wikipedia