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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
Probably my fave of this band. Do It Again (The Beach Boys song) - Wikipedia
Woke up to this. This was banned in the UK because of the line 'love is like money in the hand'.
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
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
Filmed by Paul of the Bad Detectives. I see this venue is going to be flats and commercial units. This was a fun evening.
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
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 - Wikipedia From the soundtrack to Licorice Pizza - Wikipedia which I don't think I've seen but it looks fun. Trailer
B-side of We're Gonna Get Married. Worth getting this 45. Bo Diddley – We're Gonna Get Married / Do The Frog | Releases | Discogs
I was wondering what Bo Diddley was up to in 1966. Shows them recording one of my faves We're Gonna Get Married.
I love this. Great guitar solo too. The Challenge sessions are very good. Gene Vincent - Wikipedia
(The Other Side Of Midnight, Granada Television, 1988)
Short Circuit: Live at the Electric Circus - Wikipedia We bought this. Blue vinyl.
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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.
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.
Features the same couple as Born Free though this is about an Otter. Ring of Bright Water (film) - Wikipedia
Born Free (Matt Monro song) - Wikipedia Won an Academy Award for best song.
!966 and John Barry was very much in demand. Susan was a fan of this film.
"The Baker's Art', Alfred Andre Geniole, plate number 27 from the 'Les Femmes de Paris' series, 1841-42
Another song played on Call me Cannibal was this one. Nice thread. Joe 90 - Wikipedia
Barbarella (film) - Wikipedia Great soundtrack to a great movie. Played on Call me Cannibal
Girl on the Billboard - Wikipedia First heard this on Ichiban.
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
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
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
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.
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Violet (Hole song) - Wikipedia We liked Hole. Peely used to play them a fair bit. Hole (band) - Wikipedia
50 years old next month. I don't usually like sci-fi but this I liked. Logan's Run (film) - Wikipedia
TOOMORROW, 1970, Screenbound Int’l, 94 min. 21 year-old Olivia Newton-John stars, pre-GREASE fame, in this utterly bonkers Mod-Pop / Sci-Fi musical about a multi-racial group of London art college musicians whose songs are the cure to the computer sterility suffered by the alien Alphoids, circling Earth in their crystal spacecraft. "It's the only thing Planet Earth can teach us: the vibrations of Youth," as the androgynous Alphoids, led by veteran British actor Roy Dotrice, tell Olivia & band. A jaw dropping, must-be-seen-to-be-believed combination of “Josie & The Pussy Cats” and THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH, the film is filled with super-groovy Sunshine Pop tunes, student protests and carefree sexual hijinks -- plus aliens. (The Alphoids’ glimmering ship is like Superman’s Fortress of Solitude on ecstasy, one of the film’s highlights.) Directed & written by the great British filmmaker Val Guest (the first two QUATERMASS films, THE DAY THE EARTH CAUGHT FIRE) in his most Pop-friendly, CASINO ROYALE-style, TOOMORROW was produced by James Bond 007 co-producer Harry Saltzman and veteran American music impresario Don Kirshner, who were intent on creating another The Archies/The Monkees style sensation. The other band members include guitarist/vocalist Benny Thomas, fringe-jacket wearing drummer Karl Chambers (who played with Philly-area groups like MFSB and Archie Bell & The Drells), and keyboardist Vic Cooper – but it’s clearly Newton-John with her irresistible smile, blonde locks and dollybird clothes that’s the superstar of the group. (Her slang dialogue of “Not you, you drongo!” is a great throwaway nod to her Aussie roots.) Released for barely a week on its original 1970 run and unseen for decades, TOOMORROW has been restored by the British Film Institute and Deaf Crocodile from the original 35mm negative for the first time.
“Sure, I dig it. We’re too much. We’re Toomorrow.”
Jan & Dean starring in their pilot episode that was not aired in 1966 due to Jan's accident April 12, 1966. This show would possibly have had some crossover with "The Monkees"
Kogar’s Jungle Juice Show #145 is on the loose! 2 hours of wild and crazy (or is it crazy and wild?) records presented (mostly) at 45 RPM! Special tribute set for departed Rock n’ Roll madman Jesse Hector! This show features; The Bob-Chords, The Rangers, The Roemans, The 5 Willows, The Gatorvettes, The Mariners, Tommy Louis, Rudy Green, Terry Dunavan, Tommy Angel, Sanford Clark, Earl Hooker, Lowell Fulson and all sorts of Jesse Hector madness! Full set list over at the Boss Radio 66 and Jungle Juice Blogspots! Sorry, no unique art this week!
We liked this movie - saw it at the pictures. Excalibur (film) - Wikipedia
This fresh interpretation of Steinbeck’s masterpiece will explore the multigenerational saga of the Trask family, focusing new attention on its indelible antihero, Cathy Ames, played by Florence Pugh. Watch the official teaser here. Coming soon to Netflix.
Newly uploaded. What do you think of it? I like it. Foreign Tongues - Wikipedia
Rick Veitch has created influential comics from Swamp Thing to Brat Pack, Ninja Turtles to Supreme. But DC unceremoniously cancelled his Swamp Thing run at the last minute with a finished issue fans have wanted to see for over 30 years. This Spring, DC is publishing it and Rick discusses the story behind Swamp Thing, his art education as the first graduating class at the Joe Kubert School, how Will Eisner influenced his interest in educational comics, and his thoughts on where AI will take comics.
Yes that is Walter Horton harp but you can't really hear him. They play together in the cameo in the Blues Brothers.
John Lee Hooker performing with the Eddie Taylor Band on German TV in Cologne, Germany. The show "Swing In" showcased performances from legendary bluesmen during the celebrated American Folk Blues Festival European tour of 1968. It was produced and broadcast by the West German TV station, WDR.
Not a huge fan of the Jam but we bought the first lp and about 4 singles and we saw them early on. This is good to watch.
In the city All around the world Carnaby street Slow down Bricks and mortar Takin' my love.
Comic Eric Morecambe's centenary today. Dad was a fan like everyone else.
The building on the left is the Selwood Printing works which is now flats. This is the Trinity area. Was rough in the old days - nicknamed Chinatown. During the War Black servicemen in Frome were only allowed to drink in Chinatown. There was a mini race riot when they tried to drink in the centre of town.
Black Monk Time - Wikipedia An original lp that came out 60 years ago.
Marc Riley just played this. She Is Beyond Good and Evil - Wikipedia
This is superb. Guitar riff I tried to copy and failed. Jody Williams I believe and he is fantastic.
So our eldest liked this. Had the song on vinyl. It is the time when we were reenacting the 17th century so that may have been influential. They made a movie of this which came out during the tailend of the pandemic and our daughter got free tickets and we had the cinema to ourselves. Ralphadeus: What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
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Billy Boy Arnold - Wikipedia. You must read his autobiography. It's a must. Got it from the Library bless them. The Blues Dream of Billy Boy Arnold
We saw this at the pictures when it came out. I also have the DVD. I am a fan. Heaven's Gate (film) - Wikipedia
http://KEXP.ORG presents The Sonics performing "The Witch" live at Kex Hostel in Reykjavik during Iceland Airwaves. Recorded November 2, 2016. The Sonics - Wikipedia
I guess Thatchers are one of the most famous brands in Somerset. Here is their open day. We went to one maybe this one but it was a fun day out.
For Somerset day. I worked there for a while. It's about 11 miles away across the Mendips.
by John Wroughton
Shot on May 11th of '68 in Epping Forest outside of London, this short film features Dame Eileen Atkins. Atkins said she earned 50 quid for an afternoon's work. Sylvia Coleridge, a marvelous actress from stage, film & TV was the old woman. 6 year old Amanda Swinton-Berry was the young child.
Music video by The Rolling Stones performing Child Of The Moon (Color).
Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg Cinematographer: Anthony B Richmond. Filmed in 1968
My favourite of hers.
Fool to Cry - Wikipedia 50 years old. I remember this being played at a party I was at in France. Frome was twinned with Chateau Gontier and I was shipped over there for a summer. I like this song as it has something about it that's good.
From If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium - Wikipedia a film I remember as being pretty good.
A local woman with a passion for Frome Carnival has created a website showcasing photos of past carnival entries and royalty. Sue Latham has launched Frome Past Carnivals, featuring more than 2,100 images from the town’s annual event, which celebrates its centenary
Season of the Witch (song) - Wikipedia A great song for his 80th. I read his autobiography which was a good read so if you are a fan get hold of a copy.
Polk Salad Annie - Wikipedia Presley covered it. Great song. Inspired by Boss Radio 66.
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