Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Divine - Walk Like A Man (1985) HQ

We bought this 45.

 Divine (October 19, 1945 -- March 7, 1988), also known as Harris Glenn Milstead, was an American actor, singer and drag queen. A character actor who often performed female roles in both cinema and theater, Divine also adopted a female drag persona in his musical performances, leading People magazine to describe him as the "Drag Queen of the Century". He was often associated with independent filmmaker John Waters and starred in ten of Waters's films, usually in a leading role. Concurrent with his acting career, he also had a successful career as a disco singer during the 1980s, at one point being described as "the most successful and in-demand disco performer in the world."

Madness: Take It Or Leave It (4K restoration) | Official UK Trailer | In cinemas 2 October

 'Before the hits came the hustle. Shot in the streets, pubs and clubs of North London, with the band playing themselves, Dave Robinson's gritty and hilarious feature stands alongside A Hard Day's Night and Slade in Flame as one of the great British pop movies. In cinemas across the UK and Ireland from 2 October. Q&A previews from 30 September. On BFI Player and Blu-ray later in 2026

Like a Bad Girl Should · The Cramps 1997

 Big Beat from Badsville - Wikipedia When I first heard this I thought The Troggs but not in a bad way.

Leadbelly - Fort Worth And Dallas Blues (1935)

 

Send me a postcard. Shocking Blue 1968

 Some Nederbeat. Shocking Blue - Wikipedia

Les Baroques - My Destiny (Netherlands 1966) Nederbeat

 

World Rhino Day by Robert E Fuller

 

Monday, September 21, 2026

Glastonbury 2015 - The Fall (Full Set)

 00:00 Rant - My Door Is Never

07:03 Venice with the Girls 11:21 Dedication Not Medication 17:29 First One Today 20:55 Hittite Man 24:20 Junger Cloth 28:53 Dropout Boogie 32:45 Wolf Kidult Man 36:46 Pledge 44:56 Theme from Sparta F.C. 49:37 Auto Chip 2014-2016

The Doors Wishful, Sinful 1969

 The Soft Parade - Wikipedia

Wishful Sinful - Wikipedia

Ain't Going Down to the Well No More · Lead Belly

 I had this as a teenager. Acapella mastery. Lead Belly - Wikipedia

The Doors Whiskey, Mystics and Men.

 Essential Rarities - Wikipedia

1st RECORDING OF: Mickey (as ‘Kitty’) - Racey (1979)

 

TONI BASIL - Mickey 1981

 Mickey (Toni Basil song) - Wikipedia

We bought this. Not because of the video but because the drum bit which I sampled later in life.

Trip to Bath

 

one of Bath's 17th century buildings

as above. Photos by Susan
Bath city walls.
Part of the old city walls


I found a delightful restaurant

Sunday, September 20, 2026

Elvis Costello My Mood Swings (From "The Big Lebowski" Soundtrack)

 The Big Lebowski (soundtrack) - Wikipedia

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Sweet Hitch-Hiker 1971

 Sweet Hitch-Hiker - Wikipedia Susan is partial to a bit of Creedence.

The Osmond Show One Bad Apple 1973

 One Bad Apple - Wikipedia Written with the Jackson 5 in mind. 

Mark E Smith wargamer

 


Yes indeed. 28mm Napoleonics. Steve Hanley mentions it in his book the Big Midweek. Apparently he was interviewed nearby some but I think the clip has disappeared. [TMP] "Mark E Smith Wargamer?" Topic

Kleenex/LiLiPUT - Hitch-Hike

 

Visuals from La Donna Nel Mondo (1963) LiLiPUT - Wikipedia

Johnnie Allan - Promised Land

 I love this version of the Chuck Berry song. Makes you do air accordion.

This is from a documentary made by Jools Holland called 'Walking to New Orleans'.

Johnnie Allan - Wikipedia

Carl Perkins - Dixie Fried - Live 1957

 Dixie Fried - Wikipedia

Elvis Presley - In The Ghetto (Music Video) (1969)

 In the Ghetto - Wikipedia

Gypsy Lane Frome

 This is a road in Frome. It is near Frome College and we used to do cross-country runs down there. Romani people lived there. My memories are from the 70s and I think it is different now. One day back then my class was taken by a teacher for a nature walk down there and a vehicle pulled up and two Romanis got out and offered to beat up our teacher as they were beaten at school and didn't like them. We had to persuade them not to beat him up. When they left the teacher nervously said 'I wasn't scared. I have been in more dangerous situations than that' - he was from Africa. 

Cher - Gypsys Tramps And Thieves 1971

 Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves - Wikipedia I remember this from my childhood. Just heard it on Sounds of the Seventies. 

Battle of the Beanfield book

 The Battle of the Beanfield | Andy Worthington

This book has been out since 2005 but from all reviews I have seen it is a great book. I wasn't there but our friend Duncan was and got arrested. Battle of the Beanfield - Wikipedia

France Gall - Les Sucettes (Lollipops) (1966)

 Les Sucettes - Wikipedia

Gall had said that she did not understand the song's subtext when she recorded it at age 18.[5] By Gall's account, she did not realize until later why the filming of the clip attracted so many visitors to the set.[2] She was then upset – "mortified, hiding herself away for weeks, refusing to face anyone".[6] Gall said that she had sung Gainsbourg's songs "with an innocence of which I'm proud" and "was pained to then learn that he had turned the situation to his advantage, mocking me."[6] In a 2001 television interview, Gall said that she had felt "betrayed by the adults around me" afterwards.[2]

Serge Gainsbourg - Qui est in, qui est out 1966

 Serge Gainsbourg - Wikipedia

Blow Up - 1966 - Yardbirds - Jimmy Page & Jeff Beck

 A mock up of the Ricky-Tick club. Antonioni wanted the Who but they asked for too much. Apparently that's Janet Street-Porter in the audience. Blowup - Wikipedia

Stinky Toys (French Punk Band 1976)

 Stinky Toys from Paris were widely regarded as being one of the first French punk bands. In 1976 they played the 100 Club Punk Festival in London, sharing the bill with the Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Damned, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and Buzzcocks.

The band featured Elli Medeiros (vocals), Denis Quilliard, alias Jacno, (a.k.a. Jan Colrth) (rhythm guitar), Bruno Carone (lead guitar), Albin Dériat (bass guitar), and Hervé Zénouda (drums)

50 years ago today, Siouxsie and the Banshees performed their first gig. Photo by Ray Stevenson

 100 Club Punk Special - Wikipedia

Of course covered in Marco's new autobiography. 

The line-up

Monday evening, 20 September 1976[3]

Tuesday evening, 21 September 1976[3]

Paul McCartney TV Special (1973 James Paul McCartney)

 1973 television special produced by ATV, starring English musician Paul McCartney and his then-current rock group, Wings. It was first broadcast on 16 April 1973 in the United States on the ABC network, and later broadcast in the United Kingdom on 10 May 1973. 4:40 Blackbird. 13:26 My Love. 17:41 Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey. 30:27 Live and Let Die. 41:13 Maybe I’m Amazed .

Saturday, September 19, 2026

The Adventures of Batman | 1968 Cartoon Intro

 For Batman Day, Batman Day - Wikipedia

Vanity Fare - Hitchin' a Ride (1970)

 I used to do a lot of hitching even on school days I would hitch into Bath. I hitched to Cornwall all over. 

"Hitchin' a Ride" is a song written by Mitch Murray and Peter Callander, issued as a single by the English pop/rock band Vanity Fare in late 1969. It reached number 16 on the UK Singles Chart in February 1970, but was a bigger hit in the United States, reaching number 5 on the Hot 100 on June 27, 1970. Billboard ranked the record as the number 14 song of 1970. In Chicago the record achieved even greater heights, scaling the WCFL Big 10 Countdown on 18–25 May 1970, and ranking #4 for all of 1970, and rival WLS Radio 89 Hit Parade on 1–8 June 1970, and ranking #10 for all of 1970. "Hitchin' a Ride" sold a million copies in the United States alone, and it became a gold record.

Gene Vincent - Lonesome Whistle - 1969

 I love the 60s songs of Gene Vincent. He could sing the phone book and you would still be crying like a baby. I had that WEM PA btw.

Gene Vincent - Wikipedia

1964 Gene Vincent - You Are My Sunshine (’The Granada Tv Special’, England)

 I love this.

Paul McCartney & Wings - Give Ireland Back To The Irish (ICA Rehearsal 1972)

 This was Wings first single and it was promptly banned. We bought it.  Give Ireland Back To The Irish - YouTube (45 version). Lead guitarist Henry McCullough was from Ulster and couldn't go home for a while. B-side was the banal Mary Had a Little Lamb

As I said the other day they were a counter-culture band. This had been written as a result of seeing on the news about Bloody Sunday. They were told by EMI not to put it out but they insisted it came out. Give Ireland Back to the Irish - Wikipedia

Glam Racket · The Fall The Infotainment Scan 1993

 Love this. 'Why don't you bog off back to Xanadu in Ireland'. The Infotainment Scan - Wikipedia

The song lyric 'Stop eating all that chocolate Eat salad instead' is from Rouald Dahl but I can't remember which one. Do you know?

At the time of its release, it was considered the band's most accessible album and came when the band were experiencing unprecedented recognition in the media. It entered the UK Albums Chart at number 9, making it their highest-charting album.[2]

Me and Susan saw this tour and Sue got a t-shirt. We were right at the front. 

Ladytron - Free, Free (Official Video)

 This is new. Ladytron - Wikipedia

My Old Kentucky Home (First Sound Cartoon) UNCUT

Released in 1926 by the Fleischer Brothers beating out Disney's Steamboat Willie by two years. The only copy of the cartoon that seems to be on Youtube right now has a bit of the ending cut out so for historical purposes here is the uncensored copy.

Chris Howell Somerset author

 We have a lot of books by him. He did a lot of books on Somerset history. A lot of them had him interviewing elderly residents and placing their comments next to old photos. He was a local schoolteacher. His book No Thankful Village is probably his most famous book getting national interest. (A thankful village is one who lost no casualties in the Great War). He came to our house once to deliver a book and we had a nice chat. This is just a few of his books. 




Mickey Mouse - The Haunted House (1929)

 The Haunted House (1929 film) - Wikipedia

1981 Mandagsborsen Ramones - The KKK Took My Baby Away

 The KKK Took My Baby Away - Wikipedia


We had that Mania compilation on cassette for the car (get the kids into the brudders) and this was on it. One of their better later ones. 

The Raveonettes - Love In A Trashcan - 2005

 We liked this Danish band - saw them a couple of times. The Raveonettes - Wikipedia

Françoise Hardy - Catch a Falling Star (Rendez-vous avec - Diffusion 05/03/1964)

 This is delightful. I have it on an EP of English language songs.

Friday, September 18, 2026

Glaxo Babies - Peel Session 1979

Bristol band playing in Frome (see below). We saw them in 1979 at the Devizes Corn Exchange I think.
1. Who Killed Bruce Lee? (0:19) 2. It's Irrational (3:58) 3. She Went To Pieces (8:25) 4. Burning (12:29)

The Great Polden Hills’ Mangelwurzel Day 2026

 The Great Polden Hills’ Mangelwurzel Day 2026 — The Village Hall - Edington

Batman inspired Radio

 Bati-Sonidos desde Ciudad Gótica Vol. 4: The Sound of Gotham - Pop, Beat & Batusi (1966-1967) by Estación Zombie | Mixcloud

Holy vinyl, Batman!
In January 1966, the Batman TV series unleashed a worldwide craze. For two seasons, the Caped Crusader and Robin invaded television screens, movie theaters, toy stores, comic books, costumes... and, of course, record shops.
This fourth, and most likely final, trip to Gotham City is dedicated entirely to that explosion of Batmania. A journey through the sounds of 1966 and 1967, featuring garage, surf, beat, pop, rhythm & blues, instrumentals, TV oddities, and some of the most unusual recordings inspired by the legendary series starring Adam West and Burt Ward.
You'll find versions of the Batman Theme, tributes to the show's villains, the unmistakable Batusi, international rarities, and forgotten gems born from the television phenomenon that turned Batman into a true pop culture icon.
So fasten your seatbelt in the Batmobile, switch on the Bat-Signal... and enjoy the ride.
See you next week... same Bat-Time, same Bat-Station!

Interesting gig in Frome

 Bos says 'Here is the evening gig poster for the event we are putting on Saturday December 5th at the Silk Mill...Market during the day and gig in the evening..The day market is free entry and the tickets for gig are here : https://wegottickets.com/f/27290 '


Paul McCartney & Wings - Wild Life (Live from "The Bruce McMouse Show", 1972)

 Wild Life (Wings album) - Wikipedia

I had this album. This is a stand out track. Inspired by a 1966 trip to Kenya. 

Wings – Wild Life Lyrics | Genius Lyrics

A cup of tea

 

When I went to the US I really missed having a cup o' tea. Not just the drink but the pause, the ritual. Our eldest says she is missing knives and forks and a plate! This is our tea of choice. 

Paul and Linda McCartney - Heart Of The Country 1971

 Enjoying a book on the early solo and Wings years. Ram (album) - Wikipedia

Carl Perkins - Glad All Over (1957)

 Carl Perkins - Wikipedia

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Gene Chandler - Duke of Earl (1961)

 Duke of Earl - Wikipedia US number 1. I love it.

Corgi VW Beetle and Rhino

 I remember this one.


Battle Abbey

In just a few weeks, the Normans and Saxons take to the field once again in a clash to decide the future of England. Don’t miss your chance to experience this unforgettable event. ⚔
Battle of Hastings | 10 – 11 October
Tickets are selling fast - book yours

The Kinks - See My Friends (1965)

 See My Friends - Wikipedia

Gotham Nottinghamshire Batman event


 
The event in Gotham, Nottinghamshire, is a celebration of the Batman franchise's 70th anniversary, featuring a life-size 1966 Batmobile and a Batman character for photo opportunities. The event will take place on September 19, 2026, between 10am and 1pm, and will be held in the village of Gotham, Nottinghamshire. The first 100 people dressed as Batman will receive a free CORGI Batmobile model. This event is a unique way to celebrate the enduring legacy of Batman and the cultural connection between the fictional city and the real-life village of Gotham. Bat-Signal spotted over Gotham in Nottinghamshire for World Batman Day | InYourArea

The Banned Little Girl (1978)

 This was a cover of the Syndicate of Sound (see below). I bought it.

The Seeds - Mr. Farmer (1967)

 Mr. Farmer - Wikipedia This song was banned at the time.

Syndicate of Sound Little Girl 1966

 I have this 45. Syndicate of Sound - Wikipedia

Buildings of Bath Bryan Little

 

We were passing our favourite charity shop, not intending to go in as I had a bag of chips and one of the volunteers Margaret called us in and said 'this is too old and damaged to sell but would we like it free?' We were very pleased to take it. Lots of photos from 1947 before the buildings were sandblasted and looking dirty which is how Susan remembers it from her childhood. 


Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Youth Wing practice photos by Susan 1978

 I don't remember what name we had then - we used to change band names on a fortnightly basis. We played a gig at the Youth Wing. Was great. 


Ralph Mitchard

Ivan Bojuck

Ralph and Henry

Ralph Kev and Bunce.

Henry - he did the mural

Henry Hutton

Kev Saunders

Hank Mizell - Jungle Rock (1976)

 We used to hang out and practice at the local Youth club. They had a jukebox and this was on it. 

Hank Mizell - Wikipedia

Kursaal Flyers BBC documentary 1976

 

Kursaal Flyers - Little Does She Know (TOTP 25.11.1976)

 The Kursaal Flyers - Wikipedia This was a band that seemed to come out of the Southend scene, Pub Rock with a current slant.

Eddie and the Hot Rods Get Out Of Denver 1976

 A Bob Seger tune. Seven (Bob Seger album) - Wikipedia

Eddie and the Hot Rods with Lew Lewis Playlist

 I made this. Only 23 minutes long.