Saturday, December 06, 2025

Friday, December 05, 2025

The British Invasion | Cool UK Singles from December 1965

 Some good ones. t was a great year.

Little Richard "Bama Lama Bama Loo" 1964

 Birthday today Little Richard

New Kogar

 


Get hacked, whacked and smacked on Kogar’s Jungle Juice Show #127! All thee best in instrumental rockers, group sounds, rhythm and blues, rockabilly, blues and 60’s fuzz! This show features artists like; Link Wray, The Rockin R’s, Arthur Lee Maye, the “5” Royales, The Saucers, Mercy Baby, Roy Brown, Bunker Hill, Bob Luman, Al Ferrier, The Terrigan Brothers, The Shags, Bram Rigg Set and EVIL! Full set list at the Boss Radio 66 and Jungle Juice Blogspots!

SONNY BOY WILLIAMSON No Nights By Myself 1955

 I have this on 45. Lovely.

King Biscuit Time (1942, 1952)

 For Sonny Boy's birthday. The best clip on the net of SBW.

Faust (1926) Murnau's Masterpiece | Full & Best

 Faust (1926 film) - Wikipedia We are approaching the centenary.

"Faust is a tragedy drawn in magnificent images like paintings in light and shadow and is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful of Murnau's German films." TCM

"From the standpoint of taste and photographic brilliance it Is doubtful whether there has ever been a production that surpassed it." Variety

"It can be said without exaggeration that each individual scene in this production is in itself a perfect picture."New York Post

Carl Perkins - Honey Don’t 1956

 Rock'n'roll advent day 5. 

Thursday, December 04, 2025

The Cramps "Mule Skinner Blues" 1990

 I remember when this was on the telly - we taped it.

Siouxsie and the Banshees - Carcass

 

Gene Vincent - Baby blue 1958

 Day 4 on the Advent and it's the man they call The Screaming End.

Wednesday, December 03, 2025

The Fall on VH-1's Take it to the Bridge: The Mixer and Powder Keg

 1996.

No Hamburg No Beatles | Official Trailer | Available Now On DVD/Blu-Ray

 Journey to the wild, vice-filled streets of 1960s Hamburg, where five young, innocent boys from Liverpool were forged into the young men of the Fab Four who conquered the world. Discover how Hamburg transformed The Beatles, shaping their raw talent into the legend we know today. No Hamburg? No Beatles!


HAMNET - Official Trailer [HD] -

 Hamnet (film) - Wikipedia

Fats Domino I'm Ready

 Fats rocking like a rocking machine on day 3 of the rock'n'roll advent calendar.

1962 HITS ARCHIVE: Do-Re-Mi - Lee Dorsey

 Forget about the dough and think about me.

Tuesday, December 02, 2025

History buffs flock to Czech Republic to re-enact Napoleon’s Austerlitz triumph • FRANCE 24

 

Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol 1971 Oscar Winner HD Richard Williams Animation

 Susan said yesterday 'I hope I see plenty of versions of 'A Christmas Carol' this year.' So I suggested this one which is my favourite.

Tom Hanks novel

 Susan picked this up. Not only a dj but also a writer.


Flockton Flyer (1977 British Family Series)

 Susan is enjoying this series on IPTV. Filmed at Minehead West Somerset.

The stories centre around the Carter family who own and maintain an antique train engine, and all the characters they meet and the adventures they have along the way.

Larry Williams - Bad Boy 1959

 Day 2 of the Christmas rock'n'roll advent calendar. I love Larry Williams.

Monday, December 01, 2025

Chuck Berry - LITTLE QUEENIE - 1959

 I think this is my favourite Chuck clip. The band are all white which is a bit odd but this is from a movie Go Johnny Go and at that time movies were very segregated. This day 1 of my rocking Christmas 25 classics.

Wanda Jackson - A Girl Don't Have To Drink To Have Fun (1967).

 

Loretta Lynn - Coal Miner's Daughter

 

Sunday, November 30, 2025

Radstock Town Centre model photographed by Susan





 

Lulu To Sir With Love 1967

 There is a West End musical based on the movie and Lulu sings in it too. Great song.

Serge Gainsbourg Requiem pour un con BOF Le Pacha 1968

 

this is great. 

Various – Library Of Sound Grooves: Pagan Psych-Folk Glam Vocal Sounds Of Italian Cinema (1965- 77)

 Looks like a useful record.

Tracklist A1 Orchestra Comeda– Hotel Carlton 00:00 A2 Nico Fidenco– A Devious Man 02:32 A3 The Carrie Nations– In The Long Run 06:05 A4 The Sorrows– Pioggia Sul Tuo Viso 08:54 A5 Augusto Martelli– La Collera Del Vento 11:21 A6 Guido And Maurizio De Angelis– Afyon Oppio 15:25 A7 Raoul Lovecchio– All I Need 19:29 B1 Cyan – Blue Jeans 21:53 B2 Don Powell – Cannibal 25:09 B3 Piero Umiliani– The City Life 29:05 B4 The Rage Within– She's A Born Loser 31:57 B5 Charles Cannon – Life Goes On 36:14 B6 Gene Roman– Don't Lose Control 39:34 C1 Nico Fidenco– Eros Perversion 43:01 C2 Shirley Harmer– Magical Children 45:02 C3 Phil Chilton / Peter L. Smith– Willow Tree 48:07 C4 Nico Fidenco– A Sweet Goodnight Kiss 51:43 C5 Guido And Maurizio De Angelis– Viaggio 54:55 C6 Nico Fidenco– Guida Uccide Il Venerdi 58:01 C7 Zeudi Araya– Oltre l'Acqua Del Fiume 01:01:48 D1 Canary Jones– Freedom Rainbow 01:04:27 D2 The Rage Within– Someone Took A Picture 01:08:21 D3 Melody – Tomorrow Is A Foreign Land 01:09:45 D4 Gene Roman– Remember 01:11:54 D5 Orchestra De Rockford Kabine – Italian Music 01:16:12 D6 Phil Chilton / Peter L. Smith– Blood-Tinted Green Glass 01:18:54 D7 Gene Roman– Trinity Stand Tall 01:21:04

Cass Elliot - Dream A Little Dream Of Me (It's Lulu, 07/25/1970)

 Susan went to the Radstock Christmas Lights switch on and they had a musical act Rimski and Handkerchief who did a version of this song.

"You're a Better Man Than I" by the Yardbirds (with Jimmy Page) - Live Video, 1967

 

Drawing to AI Ralph Mitchard

 I have been putting my 25 year old drawings through AI to give them a new lease of life. I am a little shy at sharing so no rude comments. 



Rock and Sole Plaice Covent Garden

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 The oldest chip shop in London. Uses a 152 year old recipe. Near Celia's work so she has eaten there. ROCK & SOLE PLAICE, London - Covent Garden - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor

Friday, November 28, 2025

The Mamas & The Papas Story: Straight Shooter Full Movie

 1 Music Documentary Opening

2 John Phillips' Early Years (0:28) 3 First Marriage (3:32) 4 The Folk Music Scene in New York (5:30) 5 The Journeymen (7:24) 6 The Virgin Islands (12:38) 7 California Dreamin' (17:43) 8 Monday, Monday (25:43) 9 The American Sound (28:43) 10 Recording the Second Album (30:41) 11 Success and Wealth (33:42) 12 Michelle is Replaced (37:06) 13 The Monterey Pop Festival (39:40) 14 The End of the Group (43:20) 15 The Death of Cass Elliot (49:48) 16 Professional Failure and Drug Abuse (52:28) 17 Drug Rehabilitation (1:02:11) 18 Back In The Studio (1:05:48) 19 California Dreamin' ASCAP Award (1:08:40)

WOLF CAT FEVER-Teaser Trailer of the new Wild Rock and Roll Movie

 Kogar shared this.

Wolf Cat Fever-new Wild Rock and Roll Movie Mayhem from Zombie Zoo Productions.

Shaking up Festivals in 2026- Please share! The story of The Sextortions a band fighting banality and mediocrity at every turn armed with a magic geetar and rock and roll tunes that send everyone wild! The Sextortions take on evil record moguls, corrupt politicians, right wing radio hosts, domesticated drongos and might possibly come out on top! Or maybe not! BURN your eyeballs on the Sizzling romance between Wolfy Howl and Furr Fever! SCREAM at the sordid hooty slapper tickers! POP your corn to this trash epic! SHAKE your bits off to the wild rock and roll soundtrack! with songs by The Wrongdoings, Private Function, The Monsters, The Come n GO, Pierre Omar Swing Review, Plastic Section, The High Boots, and of course The Sextortions!- Orgy in a Hot-Rod, Granny GoGoGo, Not your pussycat, Zombie Shake, HIgh Heels and Mini skirt. Music supplied in collaboration with Reverend Beatman and Voodoo Rhythm Records. Starring the amazing LES GREENE.

A pint and a half of Cheddar Valley?

 They are getting to know us in the pub.


New Kogar

 


Kogar's Jungle Juice RETURNS from the far “West” for an all new Thanksgiving tinged show! Episode #126 features songs about turkey, food, drinkin and Native American rockers, boppers and other tasty delights! Annoy your brother in law with these tasty treats from the JJ vaults! This show features artists like: The Living End, The Cherokees, The Chiefs, Hasil Adkins, The Dappers, The Jewels, Bob Landers and Willie Joe, Johnny Burnette Trio, Jimmmy Liggins, Dr. Ross, Jack Starr, Merced Blue Notes and GORDO! Full set list at the Boss Radio 66 Blogspot!

Pleadin' For Love · Larry Birdsong · Louis Brooks & His Hi-Toppers 1955

 

Sonny Boy Williamson II - Santa Claus

 I love this one. Backing is excellent too. 

Midsomer Norton lights switch on

 There was a cool group playing in Holly Court. Holly Court is the alternative side of Norton. Didn't catch the band's name but they were playing Grunge. A school band from Somervale they certainly drew applause.


Thursday, November 27, 2025

Sonny Boy Williamson II


 

ORLANDO 1992. "COMING" JIMMY SOMERVILLE

 Susan loves this film and this song too. Worth watching the movie if you haven't seen it. Trailer

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Bid Reach for Your Gun 1989

 Solo outing from the Monochrome Set's Bid. They are playing Oxford this Saturday.

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Yo La Tengo- "Aselestine" (Bunker Session)

 Gideon Coe just played this. Give it a listen - you might like them.

Wolverine: The King Of Chaos

 One of my favourites.

Campaign Board Game 1971

 Had this for Christmas one year. A Napoleonic strategy game. My parents used to get good presents - they prided themselves on getting appropriate gifts. Pics from Ebay.



today's chazza bargain. Thanks Susan. My Ladybird collection grows.


 

Bobby Darin - Bull Moose 1959

 Susan likes to watch trail cams - bears wolves and the odd Bull Moose.

Monday, November 24, 2025

The Orb - Little Fluffy Clouds (Official Music Video) 1990

 Little Fluffy Clouds - Wikipedia Riley and Coe just played this. Have happy memories of seeing them at Glastonbury with the whole family and one of our kids' friends - I think everyone enjoyed themselves.

Miller Bros - Jump Jack Jump

 Heard on Boss Radio 66.

Kilmersdon is said to be the "home" of the Jack and Jill nursery rhyme, the fabled hill being recently[when?] restored as part of a local Millennium scheme. Immediately adjacent to the newly restored well is Kilmersdon Primary School

The Stranglers ~ Tank (Live 1983)

 

Todaay's chazza bargain

 thanks Sue


Ralph and Leroy 2006

 Whitelands in the distance.




Sunday, November 23, 2025

1953 Dinah Washington - TV Is The Thing (This Year)

 Great song just on Boss Radio 66. We listen to radio more than watch tv but then we are odd.

Dr Feelgood - Baby Jane 1977

 My favourite post Wilko Feelgoods song. Possibly better than the original. Baby Jane (Dr. Feelgood song) - Wikipedia

Susan and my brother about 41 years ago

 Location is the canal at Midford when they were restoring it. Susan has a baby bump.