Ralphadeus. Music movies comics feature in this look at life from Somerset.
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
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.
Saturday, March 07, 2026
One of these crashed in Radstock
My Grandfather was in the Home Guard and had to quard the wreckage.
The Supremes - Nathan Jones (April 1971)
One of our old neighbours was called Nathan Jones. He is a DJ now.
Who's Gonna Shoe Your Pretty Little Feet - Woody Guthrie 1944
I like this one. It's like a feminist song.
The Cramps on The Tube 1986, Full 20 Minute Performance Unedited.
40 years ago today.
Here's the full set including 10 minutes of footage not broadcast.
Jesse Rae 'The Thistle', 1987 - Glenfinnan Viaduct Filming !
Not a fan of the music but the video is stunning.
Friday, March 06, 2026
Betty Boo - Where Are You Baby? 1990
Where Are You Baby? - Wikipedia We liked this. Celebrating her 56th birthday today,
She Lives (In A Time Of Her Own) Thirteenth Floor Elevators 1967
Kogar played this. I had forgotten how good it is. Easter Everywhere - Wikipedia
The Cat in the Hat (1971)
The Cat in the Hat (TV special) - Wikipedia Our Grandson dressed up as the Cat in the Hat for World Book Day. This version I remember fondly.
New Kogar
Jungle Juice returns with an all new show to obliterate your brain stem! This episode showcases the new DMZ release as well as a tour through the mind and musical madness of recently departed punk legend, Jordan Kratz! Other artists featured on this show: The Wailers, The Galaxies, The Five Dollars, The Corvets, Otis Riley, Esquerita, Hal Page, Johnny Carrol, Gene Maltais, Al Ferrier, Paul Peek, DMZ, Transplants, 13th Floor Elevators, The Brats, Gore Hounds and Big Meat Hammer!
JOE TEX - DAVY, YOU UPSET MY HOME [King 4840] 1955
It's the 190th anniversary of the Alamo so I thought we could have this one that I just heard on Boss Radio.
Greenwood, Mississippi - Little Richard August 16, 1974
This is good. An understatement - it's brilliant. Just heard on Boss Radio 66.