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.


Falco - Rock Me Amadeus (Official Video) 1985

 Remember when the film Amadeus came out? We went to see it. I was into 18th century music at the time.

Brigitte Bardot - Harley Davidson 1968

 TPTV had a BB documentary on last night.

Saturday, November 22, 2025

Traditional English Folk Music: Cecil Sharp and Music Theory

 My parents did Folk dancing and they were fans of Cecil Sharp.

Cecil Sharp (from Ladybird books Fly Away Home page)

  22nd November 1859 Cecil Sharp, founder of the English folk-song revival was born. (Here he’s pictured overhearing a gardener singing)

Artist: Martin Aitchison


Adge Cutler & The Wurzels - Up The Clump 1968

 Somerset rock and roll. 'There's a 3-legged spider in a jar of cider'. Poetry.

Loretta Lynn - Fist City

 When we first moved to Radstock a woman told Susan that Radstock women fight.

The Larks ~ Eyesight To The Blind (1951)

 A cover version.

Sonny Boy Williamson II Eyesight To The Blind (1951)

 Possibly his best song. A perfect record. 

Stingray 1964 - S01E01 - Stingray 1964 [Full Episode]

 The introductory episode. Watched this this morning. Backstory for Marina and various introductions. Was a big fan as a nipper. Possibly my favourite show from the stable.

Loretta Lynn - You're Lookin' At Country

 I like this one. What say you?

MikaBomb - Contact Tokyo

 


Our daughter saw these last night and got a signed setlist. This clip is from a few weeks ago.

Friday, November 21, 2025

Joe E Ross - Ooh Ooh

 Great novelty record from a funny man. Joe E. Ross - Wikipedia

Hank Locklin - Pinball Millionaire 1950

 This just came on Boss Radio 66 and Susan said 'got to be the best pinball record'. You be the judge.

Bo Diddley "Bo Diddley" on The Ed Sullivan Show

 Bo Diddley "Bo Diddley" on The Ed Sullivan Show on November 20, 1955

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Primal Scream - Swastika Eyes live Glastonbury 2005

 More Mani (musician) - Wikipedia

The Stone Roses - Fools Gold (Official Video)

 RIP Mani the bass superman at 63. Fools Gold (song) - Wikipedia

Ramones - Don't Come Close (Official Music Video)

 You Don't Come Close - Wikipedia

The Only Existing Film of Johnny Kidd & The Pirates

 My favourite home grown rock'n'roller.

Billy Boy Arnold, Prisoners plea

 Steve Stack o Wax played this last night. Very good. Billy Boy Arnold's book is worth putting on your Christmas list. It's phenomenal. I must read it again.

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

THE FOUR TEENS - Spark Plug 1958

 This is really catchy.

T. Rex Spaceball Ricochet Live 1972

 Song about pinball.

Monday, November 17, 2025

Saturday, November 15, 2025

The KLF - Last Train To Trancentral (Live From The Lost Continent) (Official Video) 1991

 Were you a KLF fan? We were. Parents and daughters.  This would be great to do on a Carnival cart.  Last Train to Trancentral - Wikipedia

The Seekers The Carnival Is Over (1967 In Colour Stereo)

 So the Carnival season finishes tonight at Glastonbury. Wells was lucky with the weather yesterday but on Wednesday at Shepton Mallet someone fell off a cart (they are called this not floats) and had to be ambulanced which was a shame. 

Laura Gemser in ‘Emanuelle nera’ (1975)

 Laura Gemser - Wikipedia My crush fifty years ago. 


Wesleyan Methodist Chapel Frome

I went to Sunday school and so forth here.
 

New Piccadillys 'Complete Control'

 A few videos inspired by Mickey Bradley's show on Radio Ulster.

Aretha Franklin - Think (feat. The Blues Brothers) 1980

 

IT'S KEVIN Amish Sex Pistols

 WITH Kevin Eldon, Peter Serafinowicz, Bridget Christie and Matt Berry

WRITER/CONCEPT Arthur Mathews

Friday, November 14, 2025

The Golden Disc (1958)

 The Golden Disc - Wikipedia

Susan set her internal alarm clock and woke up at 6.30 this morning. I turned over and went back to sleep. The story of coffee bars in Soho with Terry Dene. 

Lord Rockinghams xi - Hoots Mon 1958

 Lord Rockingham's XI - Wikipedia I have this on 45 and when the kids were little they used yo love it. It is based on a song from 1852 'wi' a hundred pipers' which commemorated the victory at Carlisle in 1745 280 years ago.Hoots Mon - Wikipedia

1921 Miners Strike, Mobilisation of Regular Army Reserve, UK, 35mm

 My Grandfather was called up in the Kent coalfield during the 1921 strike. They plotted that if they get orders to shoot they would shoot the officers. Never happened.

Thursday, November 13, 2025

The Fall Return 1992

 I love this album and the sleeve art is great too.

"A Lover’s Question" (1958 Rare Stereo Version) Clyde McPhatter

 

Dion Runaaround Sue 1961

 I am a Dion fan. This I liked from a young age. 

The Five Satins - In The Still Of The Night (1956)

 Something to sing in the bath or shower.

Inns of Frome 1985

 Frome Museum posted this. They say

A print from 1985 showing 17 of Frome’s 22 pubs that existed at the time. A few of those featured are no more but can you recall the 5 that are not included?