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'.

Love Is Strange - Wikipedia

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Lost Pubs: The Last Rock and Roll Pub in Bristol, England

 The pub the Springer in Bristol.

Wells Cathedral Etc. (1939)

 A great little city. England's smallest. 

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

Slim Harpo Excello Singles Anthology

 Excello Records - Wikipedia

Slim Harpo I'm A King Bee 1957

 For World Bee day. I'm a King Bee - Wikipedia A perfect record. 

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)

Jimmy Darrock (James Darren) - "Wax Up Your Boards" - The Flintstones S5E25 (1965)

 Wax Up Your Board | The Flintstones | Fandom

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.

Taking place from 5–7 June 2026 at Band on the Wall, the weekend brings together live music, films, talks, exhibitions, DJ sets and one-off events exploring five decades of The Fall’s influence and legacy.
The programme includes appearances and performances from Marc Riley, Craig Scanlon, Simon Armitage, Frank Skinner, Grant Showbiz and Jim Moir, alongside Imperial Wax, The Fallen Women, Hey! Luciani, The Dave Bush Tapes premiere, exhibitions, walking tours and more.
Manchester, June 2026. 👉 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. 

'I'm The Girl On The Billboard' - by Joyce Paul

 Answer song to Girl on the Billboard.

The Flies - I'm Not Your Stepping Stone 1966

 The Flies (English band) - Wikipedia

Tic & Toc - Jibba Jab 1956

 Heard on Boss. Very good. 

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.

Dick Dale "Surfin' And A-Swingin, Miserlou & The Wedge'" on The Ed Sullivan Show 1963

 

Every Televised Joy Division Performance

 Today is Ian Curtis' death day.

Mel Torme - Comin' Home Baby 1962

 Comin' Home Baby - Wikipedia This is great. Boss Radio inspired.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

"A Clockwork Orange" 1965 BURGESS, Anthony

 A Clockwork Orange (novel) - Wikipedia




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

Theme song here

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

World Baking Day in 2026 is celebrated on Sunday, May 17.

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.

Mississippi Fred McDowell - Shake 'Em On Down

 Mississippi Fred McDowell - Wikipedia

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

Ancient Beatbox is a musical project that emerged from the British folk and world music scene, featuring members Nigel Eaton (hurdy-gurdy) and Paul James (bagpipes and saxophone), both of whom were also part of the folk band Blowzabella. The group is recognized for its rhythmic, dance-oriented sound that incorporates Scottish, Irish, and Middle Eastern folk influences,

No Coming Back Ike Turner and Billy Gayles 1958

 I love this. Great guitar solo too.

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

Friday, May 15, 2026

CHUM - Official trailer

 A scary movie about sharks. 

TOOMORROW trailer (2026 restoration)

 Toomorrow (film) - Wikipedia

TOOMORROW, 1970, Screenbound Int’l, 94 min. 21 year-old Olivia Newton-John stars, pre-GREASE fame, in this utterly bonkers Mod-Pop / Sci-Fi musical about a multi-racial group of London art college musicians whose songs are the cure to the computer sterility suffered by the alien Alphoids, circling Earth in their crystal spacecraft. "It's the only thing Planet Earth can teach us: the vibrations of Youth," as the androgynous Alphoids, led by veteran British actor Roy Dotrice, tell Olivia & band. A jaw dropping, must-be-seen-to-be-believed combination of “Josie & The Pussy Cats” and THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH, the film is filled with super-groovy Sunshine Pop tunes, student protests and carefree sexual hijinks -- plus aliens. (The Alphoids’ glimmering ship is like Superman’s Fortress of Solitude on ecstasy, one of the film’s highlights.) Directed & written by the great British filmmaker Val Guest (the first two QUATERMASS films, THE DAY THE EARTH CAUGHT FIRE) in his most Pop-friendly, CASINO ROYALE-style, TOOMORROW was produced by James Bond 007 co-producer Harry Saltzman and veteran American music impresario Don Kirshner, who were intent on creating another The Archies/The Monkees style sensation. The other band members include guitarist/vocalist Benny Thomas, fringe-jacket wearing drummer Karl Chambers (who played with Philly-area groups like MFSB and Archie Bell & The Drells), and keyboardist Vic Cooper – but it’s clearly Newton-John with her irresistible smile, blonde locks and dollybird clothes that’s the superstar of the group. (Her slang dialogue of “Not you, you drongo!” is a great throwaway nod to her Aussie roots.) Released for barely a week on its original 1970 run and unseen for decades, TOOMORROW has been restored by the British Film Institute and Deaf Crocodile from the original 35mm negative for the first time.

“Sure, I dig it. We’re too much. We’re Toomorrow.”

1966 - On the Run - Jan & Dean - Unaired Pilot

 Jan & Dean starring in their pilot episode that was not aired in 1966 due to Jan's accident April 12, 1966. This show would possibly have had some crossover with "The Monkees"

Jan and Dean - Wikipedia

Jan & Dean - Surf City (1963)

 Surf City (song) - Wikipedia Surf's first hit

New Kogar

 Kogar’s Jungle Juice Show #145 is on the loose! 2 hours of wild and crazy (or is it crazy and wild?) records presented (mostly) at 45 RPM! Special tribute set for departed Rock n’ Roll madman Jesse Hector! This show features; The Bob-Chords, The Rangers, The Roemans, The 5 Willows, The Gatorvettes, The Mariners, Tommy Louis, Rudy Green, Terry Dunavan, Tommy Angel, Sanford Clark, Earl Hooker, Lowell Fulson and all sorts of Jesse Hector madness! Full set list over at the Boss Radio 66 and Jungle Juice Blogspots! Sorry, no unique art this week!

Links for Jesse Hector Documentary and Jon Bipbopboom's video as well. DON'T MISS THESE!
Jesse Hector A MESSAGE TO THE WORLD (Caroline Catz) Documentary
Jon Bipbopboom’s Jesse Hector overview!

Excalibur | Original Trailer | John Boorman, 1981

 We liked this movie - saw it at the pictures. Excalibur (film) - Wikipedia

East of Eden | Official Teaser | Netflix

 This fresh interpretation of Steinbeck’s masterpiece will explore the multigenerational saga of the Trask family, focusing new attention on its indelible antihero, Cathy Ames, played by Florence Pugh. Watch the official teaser here. Coming soon to Netflix.

Blues in D Natural - Various

 This is a good comp - I have it on vinyl.

Magic Sam & the Ammons Sisters "Mister Charlie" 1958

 

Crash Records Complete

 1966

John Lee Hooker - Tupelo (1960)