Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Beach Boys in London 1966 UK TV Special - Narrated by Marianne Faithful

 

The Skimmity Hitchers "A Lovely Pint Of Cider"

 These were recommended to me - Cider punks.

IRMA THOMAS - "It's Raining"

 Happy birthday Irma Thomas - Wikipedia

Thee Sixpence - Heart Full Of Rain

 1960's Garage from Los Angeles, California (1967) Later that year they morphed into the Strawberry Alarm Clock

"Bedazzled": Drimble Wedge and the Vegetation - 'Bedazzled' (1967)

 Anticipating Cold Wave.

Fuckingham Palace

 


We make up band names for fun and this is one from two years ago. More appropriate than ever. Feel free to use or share.

"After the Fox" Intro (The Hollies & Peter Sellers) 1966

 After the Fox - Wikipedia

Samurai films at IMAX

 Samurai – New Exhibitions

Buddy Guy - Outta Sight live [Colourised] 1965

 Buddy Guy filmed live in September 1965 at the Südwestfunk TV Studios in Baden Baden, Germany.. Buddy Guy - Guitar & VocalLonesome Jimmy Lee (Robinson) - Bass Fred Below - Drums

Buddy Guy - Wikipedia

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Fats Waller - Ain't Misbehavin' - Stormy Weather (1943)

 Another artist my Dad liked. Fats Waller - Wikipedia

Jayne County & The Electric Chairs - Time Machine (I Wish I Had A) 1995

 I really like this. Kind of country style.  Jayne County - Wikipedia


 

Louis Armstrong "When The Saints Go Marching In" on The Ed Sullivan Show 1959

 Armstrong was the Zulu King in the 1949 Mardi Gras. Louis Armstrong - Wikipedia

Our Dad was a fan.

Newt etymology

 Newt - Etymology, Origin & Meaning

newt(n.)

"small, tailed, salamander-like amphibian," early 15c., neute, newte, a misdivision of an ewte (see N for other examples), a variation of Middle English evete (see eft). "Eft, though now only provincial, is strictly the correct form" [Century Dictionary]. OED notes that "the change of v to w is unusual."

TOMMY (1975) - Official IMAX Trailer (HD)

 Experience The Who’s TOMMY, based on the electrifying rock opera by Pete Townshend, starring Ann-Margret, Oliver Reed, and Roger Daltrey. Featuring unforgettable appearances by Elton John, Eric Clapton, Jack Nicholson, Tina Turner, and The Who.

 

There is an exhibition at the Victoria gallery Bath on posters.

 


Wild Thing The Troggs 1966

 Wild Thing (The Troggs song) - Wikipedia Share the below gofundme if you are a fan. 

Troggs mural Gofundme by Frome artist Boz

 Fundraiser by PAUL BOSWELL : Reg Presley legendary singer of the Troggs tribute mural

Since creating the large UFO / Warminster Thing mural in Warminster last Summer which attracted a fair bit of media attention,It’s been suggested that I create a mural for Reg Presley, legendary singer of the Troggs who in later life was very interested in UFOs , crop circles and other strange phenomena . So we have been given a wall for this and are currently trying to get some funds together to make it happen. The funds are for paint mainly and my time creating it .

A similar donation based thing happened with the Warminster mural and it worked very well.So any Reg or Troggs fans or anyone interested who want to see this happen can donate here :

The Last Unicorn - Full movie 1982

 The Last Unicorn (film) - Wikipedia

Rated as an underrrated masterpiece. Our daughteer knows it. 

sex pistols Earliest Known Footage feb`76

 

The Beach Boys & Annette Funicello - The Monkey's Uncle 1965

 Susan likes this song. The Monkey's Uncle - Wikipedia

Mardi Gras Easy Rider 1969

 Easy Rider - Wikipedia A greaat film as you know.

Wolverine’s remains dating back 80,000 years are uncovered in Yorkshire cavern

 Wolverine’s remains dating back 80,000 years are uncovered in Yorkshire cavern

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Canned Heat - Rollin' and Tumblin - Monterey Pop Festival - 1967

 Histroic and brilliant. Don't you love Canned Heat?

Wuthering Heights trailer

 Son and Daughter-in-law saw this and didn't like it. They were hyped to see it but were not impressed.

Dirty Red - Mother Fuyer (1947)

 Just heard on Boss Radio 66. I guess this is the original.

Don't Bring Me Down Animals 1966

 Mickey Bradley played this on his late show. Great song.

Jackie Wilson - You’ve Got Me Walking (1972)

 I really love this song/clip. Lyrics

Kevin Rowland & Dexys Midnight Runners - Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile) 1982

 Van cover.

Danny the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl Audiobook Chapters (unabridged):

 We were talking to our Grandson and he asked what a poacher was. So Susan explained but then looked into fiction and of course happened on this classic.

Saturday, February 14, 2026

Bobbie Gentry - Mississippi Delta (1967)

 A great song they played on Longboards and Longhorns on Boss Radio 66. I love this song.

The British Amphibians and Reptiles Malcolm Smith

 Susan has a small collection of New Naturalist books. She doesn't have this one though looks good.

This one looks good from 2000

Amphibians & ReptilesTrevor Beebee and Richard Griffiths

Gene Vincent & the Blue Caps - Lotta lovin' 1957

 

Easy Baby · Magic Sam 1958

 Happy birthday Magic Sam. Was only 32 when he died. Magic Sam - Wikipedia

900 Million People Daily All Making Love · The Seeds

JOHNNY ACE - "PLEDGING MY LOVE" (1955)

 Valentines Day choice.

Friday, February 13, 2026

Spider-Noir - Official Black & White Teaser Trailer (2026) Nicholas Cage, Brendan Gleeson

 Take a look at the Black & White Teaser Trailer for Spider-Noir, an upcoming live-action superhero series distributed by Amazon Prime Video. Explore the story of Ben Reilly portrayed by Nicolas Cage in Spider-Noir, premiering worldwide on May 27 exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.

Tony Joe White - "Rainy Night In Georgia" [Live from Austin, TX]

 I believe it's raining all over the world. Rainy Night in Georgia - Wikipedia

The Ronettes - Walking In The Rain (Official Audio) 1964

 We have had a lot of rain recently and it's Valentines day tomorrow.

Joy Division - She's Lost Control (Live At Something Else Show) 1979

 Peter Hook is 70 today. I think it was his bass-playing that really made Joy Division special. 

Aurochs

 The last one of these was sometime in the 1600s I think. (1627 I checked).  Aurochs - Wikipedia

Life restoration of aurochs in a temperate forested landscape in Europe during the Eemian interglacial (130–115,000 years ago)

From here. When Did the Aurochs Go Extinct? Causes and History - Biology Insights

The last known aurochs died in 1627 in the Jaktorów Forest of Poland, marking a significant moment as one of the first documented extinctions. This final individual was a lone female, surviving after the last male aurochs had perished in 1620. Records indicate her death was due to natural causes.

The population of aurochs had been in decline for centuries, with a relic herd in the Polish royal forests being the last to persist. In the mid-16th century, this herd numbered around 50 individuals, but by 1601, only four remained. Despite efforts to protect them within this royal reserve, their numbers continued to dwindle, culminating in their extinction.

The herd of aurochs in a former military area in Milovice, about 30 kilometers from Prague (the capital of the Czech Republic). A huge bull, several cows and a group of calves inhabit worldwide unique nature reserve of large herbivores, along with wild horses and european bisons. The project started in 2015. It is the first herd of backbreeding aurochs in Central and Eastern Europe. Backbreeding wild cattle come from the program of the Taurus Foundation from the Netherlands.

World Radio Day

 We listen to the radio in its online version quite a lot. More than the telly. Mostly Boss Radio 66 but we also have favourite shows during the week. 

New Kogar

 


Kogar’s Jungle Juice Show #136 streams your way! Dig and flip your wig to the wild sounds, all presented at 45 RPM! All the usual slop you’re used to along with a few LOVE songs for Valentines Day! Get some huggin’ and a-kissin’ on Boss Radio 66! This show features artists like: Bobby James and the Dristells, The Highminded, Billy Ward and the Dominoes, The Champions, The Four Sounds, The Phantom, The Sha-wees, Eddie Clearwater, The Treniers, Wade Curtissssss, Charlie Gracie, Earl King, Dale Hawkins, and a special FUZZZZZ-ball overload knuckldragger set! Whew! Full set list at the Boss Radio 66 and Jungle Juice Blogspots!

Shaggy - Oh Carolina 1993 (Official HQ)

 Remember this one? Was everywhere.

Original here  

Oh Carolina - Wikipedia

The Boots: Baby please don't go 1965

 Founded in 1965, the Boots quickly became the favourite rock band on the West Berlin scene. Their repertoire consisted of British R&B from idols such as The Pretty Things and Them. By the end of the 1960s, this type of band had had its day. In 2005, the remaining members wanted to celebrate an anniversary. They needed a drummer for the reunion. Someone had suggested they ask me. I had long since moved on to other musical directions, but maybe I would be up for a little trip down memory lane. I was. This recording of ‘Baby Please Don't Go’ was made during rehearsals.

Video: In 1966, a film crew accompanied an amateur band on their concerts in the southern German province. Musically, it was nothing sensational. The band did what everyone did back then – cover versions of rock standards, Chuck Berry, etc. The highlight is the audience, who cheerfully emancipate themselves from the restrictions and confines of the province.

Chug a lug - Roger Miller 1964

 I like Roger Miller - excellent songwriter. This is a great drinking song.

Roger Miller - Wikipedia