Friday, May 29, 2026

New Kogar

 


Kogar’s Jungle Juice Show #147 is ready to hit the back alleys of your mind with another 2+ hour excursion into depravity and the primitive sounds of rock n’ roll! This episode has a BOSS RADIO 76 knuckledragger set that features a song from the first Cramps record to be released on the recently reformed Vengeance Records! This show also features artists like; Al Duncan, Cy Wagner, The Bosstones, Arthur Lee Maye, Young Jessie, The Rivingtons, Jimmy Liggens, The Sickidz, The Mad Daddys, the Slickee Boys and THE CRAMPS! Full play list over at the Boss Radio 66 and Kogar’s Jungle Juice Blogspots!


Town Without Pity - Gene Pitney

 Town Without Pity (song) - Wikipedia

Boss just played this. I first heard this in the movie Hairspray.

The Marvelettes - Please Mister Postman 1961

 Please Mr. Postman - Wikipedia

The Monkees YOU JUST MAY BE THE ONE (TV VERSION)

 The Monkees (TV series) - Wikipedia

Thursday, May 28, 2026


 

Eight Miles High · The Byrds 1966

 Eight Miles High - Wikipedia A ground-breaking song. Written about their trip to the UK.

Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time 1962

 Dee Dee Sharp - Wikipedia

Chubby Checker & Dee Dee Sharp - Slow Twist.1962

 "Slow Twistin'" is a song written by Jon Sheldon, and recorded by American rock and roll musicians Chubby Checker and Dee Dee Sharp (the latter being uncredited on the single and early albums). Released as a single in 1962, it peaked at number 3 on both the Billboard Hot 100.

The Cramps - TV Set

 Are you excited by this release? A shelved never before released Cramps album.

From the album Gravest Gravy out on Vengeance Records on August 21, 2026

Video by Jason Willis

Preorder Gravest Gravy here https://midheaven.com/item/cramps/gravest-... The Cramps official website thecramps.com

That's All Right · Jimmy Rogers 1950

 That's All Right (Jimmy Rogers song) - Wikipedia

Hey Little Cobra · The Rip Chords 1963

 Boss has a show Longboards and Longhorns which has surf and Country. They played this.

Hey Little Cobra - Wikipedia

Assault (1971) aka In the Devil's Garden

 Susan enjoyed this mystery thriller. Assault (film) - Wikipedia

An art teacher at an exclusive girls' school witnesses a rapist-killer attacking students in the nearby woods, but her testimony is dismissed in court. Determined to stop the attacks, she volunteers to act as bait while Detective Chief Superintendent Velyan works to unmask the killer from a gallery of suspects. A British take on the giallo whodunit, produced by Peter Rogers (the Carry On series) for the Rank Organisation.

Directed by Sidney Hayers. Produced by Peter Rogers and George H. Brown. Screenplay by John Kruse, based on the novel The Ravine by Kendal Young (Phyllis Brett Young). Cinematography by Ken Hodges. Music by Eric Rogers. Cast: Suzy Kendall, Frank Finlay, Freddie Jones, James Laurenson, Lesley-Anne Down, Tony Beckley, Anthony Ainley, Dilys Hamlett, James Cosmo, Patrick Jordan, Allan Cuthbertson, Anabel Littledale. Also released as: In the Devil's Garden | The Creepers | Satan's Playthings | Tower of Terror

The Mamas and The Papas - Straight Shooter - Monterey 1967

 A great song. Monterey International Pop Festival - Wikipedia

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich - The Legend Of Xanadu (1968)

 The Legend of Xanadu - Wikipedia Sue liked this one. Covered by the Fall. When we were in music Dave Dee was an A&R man for one of the labels. He originally was a policeman and he was first on the scene at Eddie Cochran's accident near Chippenham I heard. Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich - Wikipedia

Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Titch - Zabadak (1967)

 This song entered my head earlier. Zabadak! (song) - Wikipedia

Dionne Warwick "I Say A Little Prayer" on The Ed Sullivan Show 1968

 I Say a Little Prayer - Wikipedia This is the sort of song that I heard a lot in the 60s. Boss just played it. Is this Sunshine Pop?

Lidls Cornish ice cream

 This is very enjoyable. I like Cornish ice cream so this was a pleasant thing to find in the local food hall.


Jimmy Rogers One Kiss 1957

 Jimmy Rogers - Wikipedia This is the sort of stuff I wanted to in the 80s but it was a fantasy. Still like it though.

Blarney Stone (1949)

 Me and Celia did this. She got a certificate which was on the wall. She has the gift of the gab so I think it's true. Blarney Stone - Wikipedia

ROY GAINES - Alabama Sue (1956) Unissued Groove Recordings

 Tom Hanks also played this. Never heard it before. Mickey Baker (lead guitar) Lloyd Trotman (bass) Panama Francis (drums) George Rhodes (piano) Leroy Kirkland (leader)

Rolling Stones 1966 Paint it black Live Ready Steady Go B & W

 

Aretha Franklin Singing Never Loved A Man (Live 1967)

 Also played by Tom Hanks. I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You) - Wikipedia

Monday, May 25, 2026

Toussaint McCall - Nothing Takes The Place Of You - Hairspray (1988)

 Toussaint McCall's only film appearance, where he sings/lip-synced "Nothing Takes The Place Of You"

Hairspray (1988 film) - Wikipedia Love this film and the soundtrack. Never liked the remake. We had the OST on cassette in the car back then. 

Susan Playlist

 

 Another jacket bought on Portobello road. 1979. I colorised the image. Animals & Men.




THE BROTHERS - Lazy Susan 1958

 

Rolling Stones Paint It Black 1966

 Paint It Black - Wikipedia See also below.

60 years ago in Portobello pop history by Tom Vague

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60 years ago in Portobello pop history, Mick Jagger and John Lennon went shopping down Portobello Road with Chrissie Shrimpton and Cynthia Lennon. Mick got a military jacket from I Was Lord Kitchener’s Valet at number 293, sold to him by the shop manager Robert H Orbach, which he wore on ‘Ready Steady Go’ while singing ‘Paint It Black’. Robert Orbach recalled: “I’m sitting there one morning and in walked John Lennon, Mick Jagger and Cynthia Lennon. I didn’t know whether I was hallucinating but it was real.” Jagger bought a red Grenadier Guards drummer’s jacket, which he wore when the Stones performed their number 1 hit ‘Paint It Black’ on 'Ready Steady Go'. Following which, Orbach says: “The next morning there was a line of about a hundred people wanting to buy this tunic, and we sold everything in the shop by lunchtime.”

London’s first secondhand boutique’, specialising in ‘kinky, period and military gear’, began trading at Annie’s Antiques at 84 Portobello Road in 1965. The first I Was Lord Kitchener’s Valet shop was opened by John Paul and Ian Fisk at 293 in February 1966. In Richard Lester’s 'Boutique London', it’s described as ‘a dark and dense space combining 19th century military jackets, fur coats and Victorian junk into one huge nostalgic mix.’ The shop inspired the song ‘I Was Lord Kitchener’s Valet’ by the New Vaudeville Band: ‘Oh, Lord Kitchener, what a to do? Everyone is wearing clothes that once belonged to you, if you were alive today I’m sure you would explode if you took a stroll down the Portobello Road.’ Getting it Straight in Notting Hill Gate part 1 1066-1966 and part 2 1966-2026 available for £23 from https://www.portobelloradio.com/.../getting-it-straight.../ US payments@portobelloradio.com

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Runaround Sue - Dion -4K- {Stereo} 1961

 Another one for the Rock'n'roll Susan playlist. Runaround Sue - Wikipedia

Elvis Presley - Frankfurt Special.(From G.I Blues 1960)

 G.I. Blues - Wikipedia

Dale Hawkins - Susie-Q (1957)

 Listening to Bernie Keith Rock and Roll Heaven. They played this and Susan suggested a Sue rock'n'roll playlist. Dale Hawkins - Wikipedia

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Marie Bryant and Scatman Crothers - When a Cat Begins to Scat

 A wonderful scene from a rare 50s short - The Return of Gilbert and Sullivan. This is the wonderful Marie Bryant, with Scatman Crothers, scatting a very loose version of "When the Foeman Bares his Steel" (Pirates of the Penzance)The Return of Gilbert and Sullivan was made in 1952, and had a very limited run in the cinemas, before being lost for around fifty years. I believe it was shot in colour, but the only currently available print is in fairly low quality black and white.

Scatman Crothers - Wikipedia

Elmore James Madison Blues 1960

 Elmore James - Wikipedia His death day today in 1963

The Littlest Rebel 1935 (In Black and White)

 The Littlest Rebel - Wikipedia

The Fall - The Littlest Rebel 1990

 Extricate - Wikipedia

The Early Swerve - Father of the Chapel (Official Video)

 Mickey Bradley played this. It's about the 1985 print dispute.

Projectionist's family loans cinema gems to exhibition

 Thanks to my bro for this article. Somerset projectionist's family loans cinema gems to exhibition - BBC News


Saturday, May 23, 2026

Bob Dylan - Sara (Official Audio) 1976

 Sara (Bob Dylan song) - Wikipedia One of my favourite Dylan songs.

Tell me all about Georgia Hank Penny

 Heard on Boss. Hank Penny - Wikipedia

New Kogar

 Show #146 of Kogar’s Jungle Juice is ready to GO GO GO! Bongo’s and Saxophones are our stock in trade for this episode! Don’t miss another exiting feast of Jungle Sounds to shock and amaze! This show features artists like: The Gimiks, J.C. Davis, The Jaguars, The Diadems, The Creators, Hal Page, Wynonie Harris, Mel Smith, Andre Williams, Allan Page, Marvin Rainwater, Slim Harpo, Harmonica Slim, The Teddy Boys, Jim Doval and JJ Jackson and the Jackals! Full set list over at the Boss Radio 66 and Kogar’s Jungle Juice Blogspots!

The Blood of Others (1984) by Claude Chabrol

 In Nazi-occupied France, Jean Blomart watches over his dying partner, Hélène. Through their memories, a tormented love story unfolds, marked by political choices, war, and guilt. Between commitment, sacrifice, and resistance, their destiny intertwines with that of a country in the midst of tragedy.

Main Cast: Jodie Foster – Hélène Sam Neill – Bergman Michael Ontkean – Jean Blomart Lambert Wilson – Paul Stéphane Audran – Gigi Alexandra Stewart – Madeleine Jean-François Balmer – Arnaud John Vernon – Charles Marie Bunel – Yvonne Michel Robin – Raoul Original Title: Le Sang des autres Director: Claude Chabrol Writers: Brian Moore, Odile Barski, Simone de Beauvoir Based on the novel by Simone de Beauvoir Genre: Drama, Melodrama, War

1962 Beach Boys - Surfin’

 

love this cover
Surfin' is the only life, the only way for me
Now surf
Surf with me

Recorded in 1961, this was the group’s first nationally charted single in early ‘62, followed that summer by their debut Capitol hit “Surfin’ Safari” Surfin' Safari - Wikipedia

Jan and Dean Best of

 I had this as a teen. Fantastic cover and logo. Jan and Dean - Wikipedia


RIDE THE WILD SURF (1964) ♦RARE♦ Theatrical Trailer

 Ride the Wild Surf - Wikipedia

Jan and Dean both were scheduled to appear in the film, supporting Fabian, who was borrowed from 20th Century Fox. Jan and Dean were pulled by Columbia after Dean's friend, Barry Keenan, became involved in the kidnapping of Frank Sinatra, Jr. in December 1963.[7][8] They were replaced by Tab Hunter and Peter Brown.[5][9]

Surf Mania (1960 Surf Film) Full Movie

 Follow a group of mainland surfers up and down the California coast and into Hawaii. Surf with legends: Peter Cole, Ricky Grigg, Mike Doyle, Lance Carson, Kemp Aaberg, Robert August, Bill Fury, Donald Takayama, Timmy Dorsey, and others as they live their summer of Surf MANIA

Surfing exploitation movies

 I was looking for one and I can't find any. There must be. What I mean is Beach party movie with surf music and hot rods and woodies.

 Surf film - Wikipedia

Feeling Good · Gilbert Price · The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd Ensemble

 The original. I think the Nina Simone version is better and I don't get to say that very often. Usually the original is best in my opinion.

Nina Simone - Feeling Good 1965

 Feeling Good - Wikipedia

Johnny Green and the Greenmen on Batman S3E10 (1967)

 

Friday, May 22, 2026

Lucky Strike | Official Trailer | In Theaters June 26

 Inspired by true events, Lucky Strike tells the story of one soldier trapped behind enemy lines during the last major German offensive during WWII, what will become known as The Battle of the Bulge. Armed only with his Motorola SCR-300 radio, a new technology only battle-ready near the end of the war, he must use his wits and spy craft to thwart the advancing Nazi Panzer army and find his way back home.

The Specials - What I Like Most About You Is Your Girlfriend (Official Music Video) 1984

 Mickey Bradley played this. I didn't know it. 

Syndicate of Sound - "Little Girl" & "Rumors" Where The Action Is! 1966

 Syndicate of Sound - Wikipedia

The Leaves Too Many People 1965

 The Leaves - Wikipedia

Astronauts - Tomorrows Gonna Be Another Day 1965

Susan found this. Song covered by the Monkees.  Honking harp. The Astronauts (band) - Wikipedia

 

Van Morrison - Summertime in England - 6/18/1980 - Montreux (OFFICIAL)

 Time for this one.

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Sandie Shaw Lo vuole lui, lo vuole lei 1966

 Sue was a fan. Sandie Shaw - Wikipedia

Whole Scene Going The Pretty Things and Sandie Shaw BBC 1966

 

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,