I like this song.
Ralphadeus. Music movies comics feature in this look at life from Somerset.
Friday, February 28, 2025
Glastonbury Giants by Mary Caine
Another book I picked up today was this book on the Glastonbury zodiac. I used to have a copy so I was pleased to see it. Found the below film on the findings.
Britain's largest and most controversial antiquity is literally as old as the hills that form its figures and the streams that help define them.
Though basically natural, it was completed with tracks, canals and earthworks by early Man. A vast circle 10 miles across, this Star-Temple has a guard dog, his underside outlined by the river Parrett, 5 miles long. Too big to be seen! Too good to be true? Yet the map shows its effigies clearly, while 100 significant place names and many local legends attest them, like Wagg on the Dog's tail. The Zodiac stars also fit their effigies when the planetsphere is scaled to the map. Here, said Katherine Maltwood, who found this earth Zodiac in 1925, is the first Round Table in Avalon; Arthur, his chief knights, and Guinevere still seated about it as the signs of the Zodiac. An early grail legend confirms that Merlin made the Round Table to signify "the round world, the round canopy of the planets and stars." Condensed into 50 minutes, this film explores the Ancient Mystery from the air and on the ground, and finds a message of great import for the new age embedded in its figures. Script by Mary Caine whose books "The Glastonbury Zodiac" and "The Glastonbury Giants" helped renew interest in Maltwood's discovery. Commentary by Osmond Caine. Music by Vaughan Williams and Jose Gross. Production and photography by Jonathan Barnett. Copyright: Mary Caine 1990
New Kogar
Kogar’s Jungle Juice show #97 storms your way on Mixcloud! Dig the wild beyond belief PRIMITIVE sounds that you crave from the grave and beyond! Rock ‘n’ Roll NON-hits from the 50’s and 60’s! This show features artists like; Ronny Kae, Gary Webb, The Four Casts, Prince La La, Pico Pete, Otis Redding, Johnny Amelio, The Ravens, Junior Wells, Dave Clark Five, Mae West and the Bit-a-Sweet! Full set list at the Boss Radio 66 Blogspot!
Beautiful England Series Bath and Wells
I just picked up a copy of this from our local charity shop. Originally published in 1914. Wiki on the series. I think Susan's parents collected them.
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Ike & Tina Turner - Goodbye, So Long (1965)
I was very pleased to find this as it is one of my favourites of theirs. It's great. Never seen it before today. Ike and Tina are singing at the "It's Boss" club on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood, which is now The Comedy Store.
The Mama Cass Television Program (Full Show 1969)
Musical special from Mass Cass formerly of The Mamas and the Papas; featuring Joni Mitchell, John Sebastian formerly of The Lovin' Spoonful, Mary Travers of Peter, Paul & Mary; actors Barbara Bain, Martin Landau and comedian Buddy Hackett.
Sarah Lee · Esquerita 1958
I had this song on my brain yesterday. It's good. Heard on Boss Radio no doubt. Wiki on the man who influenced Little Richard.
Monday, February 24, 2025
Tyning Inn nowadays
Sunday, February 23, 2025
JIMMY ROGERS & THE ACES 1973
1. Live At Ma Bee's
2. Gold Tailed Bird 3. You're The One 4. House Rocker 5. You're Sweet 6. Act Like You Love Me 7. That's All Right Jimmy Rogers (ha, gt, voc) Louis Myers (ha, gt) Dave Myers (bass) Fred Below (drums) Bob Reed (piano)
WILLIAM TELL — Official Trailer (2025)
In the 14th century the ambitious Austrian Empire, desiring more land, invades neighbouring Switzerland, a serene and pastoral nation. William Tell, a formerly peaceful hunter, finds himself forced to take action as his family and homeland come under threat from the oppressive Austrian King and his ruthless warlords.
Friday, February 21, 2025
Wedding Present Sticky 1992
Though there were gaps in our listening Susan and I listened a lot to John Peel in the 90s so it is no shock to say we quite liked the Wedding Present - a band that Peel played a lot. This is my favourite of theirs.
MY LOVE WILL NEVER DIE / OTIS RUSH and His Band [Cobra 5005]
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| Otis Rush left hander |
My this so good. Kind of torch blues.
Chicago August 1956
Otis Rush(v/g), Walter Horton(h), Harold Ashby, Lucus Washington(ts), Lafayette Leake(p), Wayne Bennett(g), Willie Dixon(b), Al Duncan(d)
The Velvet Underground - Hey Mr Rain
Footage and photos of The Velvet Underground with Hey Mr Rain, originally recorded for The Velvets' unreleased "Lost Album" (1968-1969) and released in 1986 on the album Another View.
Tuckers Grave Inn and Campsite
Hold onto your Martini glasses folks!
Tuckers has just adopted a vintage double-decker bus! Yes, she's a little rough around the edges right now, but trust us, she's about to get the makeover of a lifetime.
We're turning this old girl into the ultimate cocktail oasis on wheels!
Look out Somerset the cocktail revolution is coming and we can't wait to share it with you!
New Kogar
Kogar’s Jungle Juice #96 heats up the streamwaves (?!) with another eclectic show filled with more rock n roll obscurities from the 50’s and 60’s! Special added set of COLD and Frigid tracks to “celebrate” winter! This show features artists such as; Felix and his Fabulous Cats, The Kuf-Links, The Pearls, Young Jessie, Dinah Washington, Big Boy Myles, Gradie O’Neil, Pete De Bree, Doctor Ross, T-Bone Walker and the A-Bones! Full set list at the Boss Radio 66 Blogspot!
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Last week’s show was #1 on the Surf, Doo Wop, Rhythm and Blues and Rockabilly Mixcloud charts!
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Howlin' Wolf - I Ain't Superstitious (1961)
Some quality music for you all. Love that guitar. I have loved the Wolf for almost 50 years. I did some graffiti in Frome's adventure playground. Next to Vambo Rules OK. 'The Wolf Don't Jive'. On my schoolbag too. I remember hearing about his death at school. Graham House said 'he's dead isn't he?' 'No' said I. (I didn't buy the music papers then). 'I think you will find he is'.
I must get down to the pond
This was a family catchphrase said in a West Country accent. From the series the Animals of Farthing Wood (1993-5). The character Toad in one episode becomes taken over with desire to mate repeating the phrase. The weather has warmed up and is wet so I guess the ritual begins. This series was really popular spawning a partwork with VHS that we bought some of. Wiki
Mitchards
Photo from a long time ago. Three generations of Mitchards. Note Marilyn Manson poster. We were borrowing those field drums. Me and and mate Oz used to go to a quarry and make a glorious racket ostensibly practising. Happy days
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Wessex images
A Tour thro' the Whole Island of Great Britain Daniel Defoe 1724-7
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| Rook Lane chapel built in 1707. Cloased as a chapel in 68 - I went there once as a child |
This famous work is roughly 300 years old. Wiki. Below is what he said about Frome. Online edition
"So prodigiously increased within these last 20-30 years, that they have built a new church, and so many new streets of houses, and those houses are so full of inhabitants, that Frome is now reckoned to have more people in it than the city of Bath, and some say, than even Salisbury itself, and if their trade continues to increase for a few years more ... it is likely to be one of the greatest and wealthiest towns in England".
Blondie - Rip Her To Shreds (live) - November 7th, 1977, Manchester
What is your favourite Blondie song? I had this on 12 inch probably my first so this song is high on the list.
Monday, February 17, 2025
Celia Phil Ochs 1964
Our Celia has relocated to London. 'Miss her a lot but there you are' Discovered this song today, Folk. The Donovan autobiography is going well.
Tess of the D'Urbervilles (1998)
I like films based on Thomas Hardy novels. I like the setting and the stories.
Directed by Ian Sharp An adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel 'Tess of the d’Urbervilles'. Young country girl Tess Durbyfield goes to work for her aristocratic relatives, the D’Urbervilles, in an attempt at helping her family to raise some money. Her cousin Alec falls in love with her and seduces/rapes her. Starring Justine Waddell as Tess Durbeyfield, Jason Flemyng as Alec D'Urberville, and Oliver Milburn as Angel Clare.
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Hey Gyp (Dig the Slowness) Donovan 1965
Saturday night selection. Enjoying the Donovan autobiography at the moment. This is my favourite of his. We tried to do a cover of this but failed.
Me in 2006
Will Ye Go to Sheriffmuir · Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger 1960
A change of pace. Folk music. My brother tracked down a nice book on the battle for me so this is for him. The whole LP is good and on Spotify.
Magic Sam The Classic Years
Yesterday was Magic Sam's birthday so here is a comp of his best sides. Enjoy.
Tom Jones & The Senators - Chills & Fever (The Beat Room, 5th Oct 1964)
This song has been pursuing us this week on all the radio shows - lots of different versions - so I thought I would give in and post this. Great version. His first single.
Friday, February 14, 2025
New Kogar
Here comes Kogar’s Jungle Juice show #95 for Valentine’s Day! Songs about love and (some) loss, plus a groovy set of songs for you to dance to! Celebrate VD the Jungle Juice way only on Boss Radio 66! This show features artists like; The Shantones, the Turtles, Shades of Rhythm, The Jayhawks, John Greer, Etta James, Gene Maltais, Jimmy Lloyd, The (REAL) Phantom, Abner Jay, Jerry McCain, Harvey, Nathanial Mayer, and La Lupe! Full set list over at the Boss Radio 66 Blogspot!
Last week’s show was #1 in the Surf, Vocal Groups, Rhythm and Blues, Rockabilly and Garage Mixcloud categories!
Thursday, February 13, 2025
CHIME OBLIVION "NEIGHBORHOOD DOG" SINGLE #1
The debut single from the Chime Oblivion album, with John Dwyer of OSEES, Dave Barbarossa on drums. 'Neighbourhood Dog'
PLAY IT LOUD!
Dave says 'LP april 19th. That single is probs the most 'normal' track on the album. It's pretty experimental and wild. '
Highway 61 Revisited 1965
Apparently this album is back in the charts as a result of the new Dylan biopic. My brother saw it and really enjoyed it.
Corpse Road Blues
Bos our friend and occasional bassist did the cover for this book; Corpse Road Blues published by Demain. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corpse-Road.../dp/B0DWLY16SN/...
This collection of short stories explores the many ways we are haunted.
And highlights social issues including homelessness, domestic abuse, hate crime, and the rise of Nationalism; philosophical viewpoints, such as free thought; while discussing themes of grief and loss.
Inside, you’ll find someone’s daughter lost in a puddle; a young artist struggling with his inability to feel pain; a niece resorting to an unusual form of exorcism upon herself; a transplant patient haunted by a past that isn’t his own; a Christmas Tree that helps the dead, with terrifying results for the living...
Cover Design by Adrian Baldwin
Irish Road Bowling
Susan's Mother was Irish so we used to go to County Cork a lot when the kids were young and we often encountered road bowling. First of all we thought 'what?' In the lanes.
What’s better than wearing green in the month of March? Bowling Irish! Grab your team and join the Road Bowling event happening March 8, presented alongside Staunton Parks & Recreation and sponsored in part by McDonough Toyota ! Experience the thrill of this traditional Irish game and compete to win! Get details about the game and register to join us at frontiermuseum.org -- choose the 'Events' tab. Hurry! Spaces are very limited!
Amarcord by Federico Fellini with English subtitles 1973
Federico Fellini returned to the provincial landscape of his childhood with this carnivalesque reminiscence, recreating his hometown of Rimini in Cinecittà’s studios and rendering its daily life as a circus of social rituals, adolescent desires, male fantasies, and political subterfuge. Sketching a gallery of warmly observed comic caricatures, Fellini affectionately evokes a vanished world haloed with the glow of memory, even as he sends up authority figures representing church and state, satirizing a country stultified by Fascism. Winner of Fellini’s fourth Academy Award for best foreign-language film, Amarcord remains one of the director’s best-loved creations, beautifully weaving together Giuseppe Rottuno’s colorful cinematography, Danilo Donati’s extravagant costumes and sets, and Nino Rota’s nostalgia-tinged score
The Movie magazine Partwork 1979-83
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Keep your eyes open
I consider the people who spend their evenings with a bucket helping our wildlife to be real heroes. I got this image from the Paulton Toad Patrol's site.
A WOMAN IS A WOMAN | Official Trailer | STUDIOCANAL
New Wave fans, rejoice! Jean-Luc Godard’s musical masterpiece A WOMAN IS A WOMAN (Une femme est une femme, 1961) is returning to cinemas now beautifully restored in 4K.
Marvel superheroes stickers Topps 1976
Me and my brother collected these and stuck them onto bedroom furniture. These are from ebay. I asquired the furniture later on when we had children so they asked 'who are they?'
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