Ella Fitzgerald - Summertime (1968)

 

The Blackbird The Wurzels 1976

 The B-side. Remember this pumping out of Frome pub jukeboxes

The song "Blackbird" by The Wurzels was written by Pete Budd, Tony Baylis, and Tommy Banner. This song is a reworking of a traditional song of unknown origin, adapted with original verses by The Wurzels.

Ray Charles & The Raelettes (feat. Billy Preston) "What'd I Say" on The Ed Sullivan Show 1967

 

Fanny - Ain't That Peculiar (1971) | LIVE

 

Leadbelly (1976) trailer

 

Resistance and Resilience Dave Chapple

 

This is a great book and good value for 15 quid. The story of the General Strike locally but also a look at the area in those times. Well illustrtaed and a brilliant read - the story of Albert Parfitt who cycled to London to demonstrate the Guss and Crook being a favourite.

Houston Dean Martin

 The Fall covered this.

pigbag - papa's got a brand new pigbag - totp Apr 22nd 1982

 Saw them in Bristol. Very good. Pigbag - Wikipedia

Willie Dixon - 29 Ways 1956

 

The Wurzels ORIGINAL PROMO FILM "Combine Harvester" No1 June 12th 1976

 50 years ago.

Duffy Mercy 2007

I liked this. She is making a comeback so good news.  

The Fall Weather Report 2 2010

 FallFriday

Visit to Tucker's Grave Inn Somerset

 Flanked by two bassists in matching jumpers which was a coincidence. Great pub. 

Howlin' Wolf - I Ain't Superstitious (1961)

 

A gift from my Bro

 

Troggs singer Reg Presley remembered in pub mural

 Wild Thing singer Reg Presley honoured in Wiltshire pub mural - BBC News

Shakey Jake - 'Call Me When You Need Me'

 

My Mind is Ramblin' Howlin' Wolf

 Birthday today of the Wolf.