This we liked. I was allowed a radio at work and enjoyed it.
Ralphadeus. Music movies comics feature in this look at life from Somerset.
Friday, August 21, 2026
Somerset at War Mac Hawkins
Got this book today for a quid. About 8 mentions of Radstock. My mother's father was an officer in the Home Guard. Kept a bren gun in a wardrobe. One fact I didn't know was that Clark Gable was billeted in Midsomer Norton for a while and attended football matches. Joe Louis did an exhibition match at Welton Rovers our local team.
My Side of the Mountain trailer (1969)
Susan fancies watching this film about a boy who trains a peregrine falcon.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Dave Clark Five When 1965
Feature debut of John Boorman. Well worth watching. Catch Us If You Can (film) - Wikipedia. Partly filmed in Bath, Salisbury Plain and (this one) the Mendips.
Cat Stevens - Matthew & Son (1967)
Just heard on Atlantic Tunnel which is on WFMU> Susan and our son like Cat Stevens.
Peter Sarstedt - Where Do You Go To My Lovely (1969)
Just heard on Atlantic Tunnel. Remember it. This got to number 1 I believe. Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)? - Wikipedia
WHALEFALL Official Trailer 2 (2026) Josh Brolin
Susan was most impressed by this trailer.
A scuba diver searching for his father's remains in the ocean is swallowed by a sperm whale, leaving him an hour to find a way to escape.
Van Morrison - Wavelength - 2/1/1979 - Belfast
We have had some rain so I thought we could have this classic.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Animal Farm (1954). George Orwell. HD Cartoon
Animal Farm is a 1954 British-American animated drama and propaganda film commissioned by the American Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). It was directed by both John Halas and Joy Batchelor, and produced by Halas and Batchelor, based on the 1945 novel of the same name by George Orwell.
A successful farmyard revolution by the resident animals vs. the farmer goes horribly wrong as the victors create a new tyranny among themselves.
1962 HITS ARCHIVE: Cry To Me - Solomon Burke
This is another song for doing karaoke. I always sing along when it comes on.
Behind the Counter · The Fall 1994
For all those in retail. Whole LP is great. Middle Class Revolt - Wikipedia
Rock Follies - episode 1 - starring Charlotte Cornwell, Rula Lenska and Julie Covington (1976)
Rock Follies - Wikipedia. I didn't watch this but Susan did and enjoyed it. Probably because
The songs were written by Andy Mackay, a founder member of Roxy Music.
Music video by Shakin' Stevens performing Give Me Your Heart Tonight. (C) 1982
I used to play this a lot back then. Give Me Your Heart Tonight (song) - Wikipedia
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Leadbelly Take this Hammer
My schoolfriend Charlie has passed away. We used to spend our bus money on cigarettes and walk/hitch from Bruton to Frome. Mostly walking we used to sing this song.
MARVIN GAYE 'Can I Get a Witness 1963
I have never done karaoke but in my dreams I would sing this. Can I Get a Witness - Wikipedia
'HERESY' Official Trailer (2026) | Folk Horror | Didier Konings | GrimmVision
Heresy is a critically acclaimed folk horror feature directed by Didier Konings, making its UK digital debut on 28 September 2026 via GrimmVision.
An infertile woman is ostracised and accused of witchcraft when a dark entity attaches itself to her, drawing her into a world shaped by religious terror, repression and fear. Set against a medieval backdrop, 'HERESY' explores womanhood, fertility, persecution and the consequences of a society governed by superstition and control.
Bela Lugosi's Dead - Bauhaus (The Hunger Intro) HD
The Hunger (1983 film) - Wikipedia. We saw them about 82 Bristol Trinity which is an old church so very memorable. This film was good I thought.
Going to the River · Dr. Ross
The Blues show was good last night. The Black Keys sitting in. They played this one. Based on a Blind Lemon Jefferson song but I can't remember which one.
BBC Radio 2 - The Blues Show with Cerys Matthews - Episode guide
Monday, August 17, 2026
"In the First Place" by the Remo Four, 1968
Video's made of parts of the Wonderwall movie
In 1998, 30 years after the film's release, and with Massot an established film director, he decided to restore and re-release his first film. Harrison's search for master recordings turned up a lyrical song, "In the First Place" by the Remo Four, which he had not submitted the first time around, believing Massot wanted only instrumental music. "In the First Place" was released as a single in 1999. Harrison is believed to have not only produced it, but also sung and played on it, although he asked to be credited only as producer. Massot was happy to include the song in the restored film, which got a distribution deal.
Wonderwall (film) 1968
Wonderwall is a 1968 British psychedelic film directed by Joe Massot (in his feature directorial debut) and starring Jack MacGowran, Jane Birkin, Irene Handl, Richard Wattis and Iain Quarrier, with a cameo by Dutch collective the Fool, who were also set designers for the film.[1] The screenplay was by G. Cain from a story by Gérard Brach.
The soundtrack was composed by George Harrison and released as Wonderwall Music.
Filming location: Notting Hill, London
Gently Johnny - The Wicker Man HD
The Wicker Man (soundtrack) - Wikipedia
The soundtrack was unavailable until a 1998 release on Trunk Records of a mono album dubbed from the music and effects tapes at Pinewood, from the shorter original cut of the film (hence missing the song "Gently Johnny").[6] It was not until 2002 that Silva Screen Records released a stereo version using cues from the tape held by Gary Carpenter, mixed with recordings from the first Trunk Records release. This release includes "Gently Johnny" and the missing lines from "Willow's Song".[7]
The Just Brothers - Sliced Tomatoes (1998)
The Just Brothers were the American musical duo of the brothers Jimmy and Frank Bryant and several session musicians. Their song "Sliced Tomatoes" was a dancefloor hit in 1972, and was sampled in Fatboy Slim's "The Rockafeller Skank." Living and recording in Detroit, their huge Northern Soul anthem, "Sliced Tomatoes" was almost an accidental throw away B side instrumental. I was the first DJ to ever play this record. When I started at Blackpool Mecca in late 1971, a very very young Tony Rounce picked up the single on Music Merchant and brought it up to me to play at The Mecca. At first everyone was sceptical, because it was quite different to the usual Northern Soul sound, and almost broke the norm, but then it went on to become such an anthem. Jimmy Bryant died many years ago, but Frank and A.J. very accurately recreated their classic for us for our award winning documentary, "The Strange World Of Northern Soul".
Claude Channes - Mao Mao (from Jean-Luc Godard's "La Chinoise", 1967)
I love this. Saw the film maybe at the cinema. La Chinoise - Wikipedia
with subtitles
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Subway Sect - Out Of Touch 1977
My favourite band who were at the 100 Club Punk Festival in September 1976. Here they are at the Clash's rehearsal space. Subway Sect - Wikipedia. I saw them twice in the 70s. We didn't like the What's the Matter Boy Sect much but they supported the Buzzcocks.
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Love Can't Turn Around - Farley Jackmaster Funk, featuring Darryl Pandy - ORIGINAL VIDEO!
Sue had this VHS tape Hip hop and rapping in the house from 1988. This was on it and she loved it.
Olivia Newton John Xanadu Original Version Remastered HD (1980)
Susan didn't know this song so I said I would post it.
Xanadu is a 1980 American musical fantasy film written by Richard Christian Danus and Marc Reid Rubel and directed by Robert Greenwald. Starring Olivia Newton-John along with Michael Beck and Gene Kelly in his final film role, the film features music by Newton-John, Electric Light Orchestra, Cliff Richard and the Tubes. The title refers to the nightclub in the film, which takes its name from Xanadu, the summer capital of Kublai Khan's Yuan dynasty in China. The city itself appears in the 1816 poem Kubla Khan by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, which is quoted by Newton-John's character in the film.
Marc Bolan & T. Rex - New York City (Wimbledon Theatre, London 13th July 1976)
Bolan - voc guitar, Steve Currie - bass, Davey Lutton - drums, Dino Dines - keyboards, Miller Anderson - guitar
War And Peace (1956) Trailer / Audrey Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Mel Ferrer
Not a brilliant film but Audrey Hepburn is good in it.
War and Peace (1956) is a sweeping epic film adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s classic novel, directed by King Vidor. Set against the backdrop of Napoleon’s invasion of Russia, the movie captures the drama, romance, and tragedy of early 19th-century Moscow.. War and Peace (1956 film) - Wikipedia
Chuck Berry Performs "You Can't Catch Me" in 1956's "Rock, Rock, Rock!"
You Can't Catch Me - Wikipedia
I bought a brand new airmobile
It custom made, it 'twas a Flight DeVille
It custom made, it 'twas a Flight DeVille
Pow'ful motor and some hideaway wings
Push in on the button and you will hear her sing
Push in on the button and you will hear her sing
Now you can't catch me, baby you can't catch me
'Cause if you get too close, you know I'm gone like a cool breeze
'Cause if you get too close, you know I'm gone like a cool breeze
New Jersey Turnpike in the wee wee hours
I was rolling slowly 'cause of drizzlin' showers
I was rolling slowly 'cause of drizzlin' showers
Here come a flat-top, he was movin' up with me
Then come wavin' goodbye, in a little, old suped-up Jitney
Then come wavin' goodbye, in a little, old suped-up Jitney
I put my foot in my tank and I begin to roll
Moanin' sirens, 'twas the state patrol
Moanin' sirens, 'twas the state patrol
So I let out my wings and then I blew my horn
Bye-bye New Jersey I've become airborne
Bye-bye New Jersey I've become airborne
The song's lyrics describe racing a souped-up "air-mobile" down the New Jersey Turnpike, then unfolding its wings and taking off.[2] At the time, the Aerocar designed and built by Molt Taylor was nearing Civil Aviation Authority approval for mass production as a flying car with detachable folding wings.[3]
Elvis Presley "Love Me" on The Ed Sullivan Show 1956
A song that was perfect for the King's talents.
Wessex Coaches Ltd. book
[PDF] The History of Wessex Coaches Ltd by John Sealey | 9781445624198
KEN RUSSELL'S THE DEVILS - Official Trailer - In Theaters October 16
The Devils (film) - Wikipedia. I am a Ken Russell fan - not my favourite but a classic movie.
Sailor & Lula trying to find something on the radio
I liked this movie. I believe it's coming out on Blu-Ray.
Wild at Heart - David Lynch (1990) Wild at Heart (film) - Wikipedia
Primal Scream - Rocks (Official Video) 1994
They had Bobby Gillespie on BBC Radio Somerset. Doing a gig in Bristol Electric on September 13. I keep meaning to read his autobiography. I have it. He was in print to start with.
Friday, August 14, 2026
Louisiana Blues - MUDDY WATERS /1950 /
Muddy Waters / voc, g/; Little Walter Jacobs /harm/ ; Ernest "Big" Cramford /b/ ; Elgin Evans /wbd/
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Susan Vs. the Youthclub The Fall 2003
With lyrics inspired by a plotline from soap Neighbours. Was popular at our house. The story was Susan slips over and hits her head regresses to age 16 and goes to the youthclub.
Breakfast at Tiffany's - Audrey Hepburn Sings Moon River 1961
Something to cool you off. Moon River - Wikipedia
Mamas & The Papas - Straight Shooter on 1966 Mono Dunhill LP.
This is a good one. I only like some of their stuff. They came to fame in 1966
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Thirteenth Floor Elevators Reverberation October 1966
Follow up to You're Gonna Miss Me. Probably their best song I think. Love the guitar. Love it all. Wasn't a hit. The 13th Floor Elevators - Wikipedia
Dave Vanian On The King's Road, London 1976.
Some posts celebrating the Damned 50 years ago. I didn't see them. My friends saw them supporting T. Rex but I opted out. Our daughters saw them in Frome and Celia had her hand kissed by Dave Vanian - they were right at the front - the only place to be.
DAMNED - June 1976 Demo
I Fall (0:00) See Her Tonite (2:47) Feel The Pain (5:19)
lineup Dave Vanian (Vo) Brian James (Gu) Captain Sensible (Ba) Rat Scabies (Dr)
The Damned Live Aug 76
Neat Neat Neat Fanclub New Rose
The Damned played their first show on 6 July 1976, supporting the Sex Pistols at the 100 Club. A lo-fi recording of the show was later released as Live at the 100 Club (2007).[27] As part of London's burgeoning punk scene, the Damned again played the club on 20 September for the 100 Club Punk Festival.[28]
Johnny Thunders & The Heartbreakers (M.K.C. 7-23-76)
Richard Hell's final show in the band was May 14 1976. Replaced by Billy Rath
HEARTBREAKERS/MAX'S JULY 1976 - YouTube
From the wiki. The first gigs with the new lineup took place on July 23 and 24, 1976 at Max's Kansas City and earned rave reviews. The band continued to gig regularly in New York City throughout the summer and fall, and played several shows in Boston in September. Despite Childers' efforts and a reputation as a must-see live act, no recording contract was forthcoming, a situation that became increasingly frustrating. Lure wrote that "the kind of deals being offered were laughable, sleazy 50-50 splits that the bands could never, ever hope to profit from."[4] Although the band regularly drew packed crowds at Max's and other venues, by this point Thunders, Nolan, and Lure were heroin addicts (Rath preferred methamphetamine), so money was tight.
It was Billy Rath's first show. Nancy Spungen was in attendance and wrote a review of the show which appeared in The New York Rocker in August '76. You can read that review here... http://lovekillsblog.blogspot.com/201...
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
How To Steal A Million (1966) - Trailer
I like Audrey Hepburn but this doesn't ring any bells. Nice trailer. How to Steal a Million - Wikipedia
Hank Williams Setting the Woods on Fire 1952
Big shout out to all the fire crews worldwide. Settin' the Woods on Fire - Wikipedia
When I was a teen I was staying with my Aunt and Uncle in Cornwall and a gorse fire started one night and we were beaters. I remember clinging onto a fire engine as they were careering down country lanes. Well scary.
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Monday, August 10, 2026
Carmel - Willow Weep For Me 1984
Video directed by Derek Jarman in a Soho barber shop. Carmel (band) - Wikipedia
Sunday, August 09, 2026
Pumpkin Head Xscapes (SINCD9 Single) · The Fall 1992
This song I loved. On the Ed's Babe twelve inch.
The Rolling Stones - It's Only Rock 'N' Roll (But I Like It) 1974
This one reminds me of my Uncle Graham. Big Stones fan. I was staying with them when this came out. It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It) - Wikipedia
The Cardigans - I Need Some Fine Wine And You, You Need To Be Nicer 2005
My fave Cardigans song. The Cardigans - Wikipedia When I started this blog it was one of my first musical posts.
I Need Some Fine Wine and You, You Need to Be Nicer - Wikipedia
Celia at Stanton Drew
If you visit this area and you like stone circles then be sure to visit Stanton Drew. It is between Bath and Bristol. Have a pint in the beer garden of the Druid's Arms pub and see the Cove. We experienced a weird noise by it.
Psychedelic Furs - Pretty in Pink "Top Of The Pops" 11th September 1986 (Original Broadcast)
Pretty in Pink (song) - Wikipedia Originally released in 1981 but rerecorded for the movie of the same name and charted.
Bristol Balloon Fiesta
Been a really successful year with 5/5 mass ascents and capacity crowds. Perfect weather.
Saturday, August 08, 2026
The Uprising Trailer #1 (2026)
I am so excited to see this film. I am currently reading a book Summer of Blood about the Peasants' Revolt and I keep thinking 'oh this would make a great movie' and here it is. May have to go to the cinema. Peasants' Revolt - Wikipedia
1980. Blue Suede Shoes
This documentary shows the revival of British rock n' roll as it follows a weekend pilgrimage of Teddy Boys, Rockabilly Rebels and Rockers. Bands performing include Bill Haley and the Comets, Crazy Cavan & the Rhythm Rockers, Matchbox, Flying Saucers, Freddie Fingers Lee, Ray Campi and his Rockabilly Rebels.
Wyld Gooms - "Dream Girl" (Official Music Video)
This is new. Good though.
Captured entirely on #kodakfilm without A.I.
Made with LOVE. Stay tuned for a behind the scenes look.
The Fall - Peel Session 1996
The Fall's 20th Peel Session. Recorded 30th June, first broadcast 18th August 1996.
Tracklisting: 1. D.I.Y. Meat (0:00) 2. Spinetrak (2:33) 3. Spencer (5:15) 4. Beatle Bones 'N' Smokin' Stones (8:48)
Gene Vincent - Bird-Doggin' (Challenge) 1966
There were some great records out in 1966 and this is one of them. Top guitar solo too.
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