A fictionalised version of Radstock in the era of the Great War. A lovely book ideal for seasonal fiction.
Ralphadeus. Music movies comics feature in this look at life from Somerset.
Sunday, December 14, 2025
The Ronettes - Sleigh Ride 1963
The Phil Spector Christmas record was a family tradition that was me playing the only Christmas album we had. Great songs. A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector - Wikipedia
Men Without Hats Safety Dance
This completely passed us by when it came out in 82. We were introduced to its delights by a couple of Danish lads we stayed with when doing a gig a few years ago. Filmed in Wiltshire. Tell me if you like it.The Safety Dance - Wikipedia
Books about Priddy
We have these books. There is a legend that Jesus visited Priddy when he came to Somerset. There is a saying 'as sure as our Lord walked on Priddy green.' We are fans of the place and have been to the Horse fair there (or was it a sheep fair?) which was amazing and we went to a folk festival there too.
The Rolling Stones - Child Of The Moon (Official Music Video) 1968
We attempted to cover this song from the Stones Hippy phase.
THE MAN FROM UNCLE Season One Long Opening 1964
My bro informed me TPTV are reshowing this soon. I shall watch this. I was a fan as a kid. The Man from U.N.C.L.E. - Wikipedia
Glaxo Babies Christine Keeler
A record from a Bristol band we used to see back in the day. 78 or 79. Good song.
"Well he would, wouldn't he?" scene from Scandal (1989)
We watched this film last night on TPTV. Very good. Evokes the era well with a good cast and soundtrack. With the Epstein thing it seemed to resonate with today too. Scandal (1989 film) - Wikipedia
Repeated Tuesday 16th December at 9:10pm
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Rubber Soul (1965)
This album came out 60 years ago. It was significant for me and my sister as it was the first Beatles album we didn't buy. We looked at the cover and thought 'too weird' (I was 5 my sis was 8).
The Byrds "Mr. Tambourine Man" on The Ed Sullivan Show
The Byrds "Mr. Tambourine Man" on The Ed Sullivan Show on December 12, 1965
Planet Ralph - (I've been bitten by the) Bug
This was a d-i-y project from years ago. Phil was our next door neighbour who had a studio up the road so it was a local project. Someone wanted to put it out but it didn't happen.
Ralph Mitchard guitar and vocals - Phil Cass bass and mixing. From 1993. Recorded at Radsonic Radstock
Animals & Men -- "Driving Stupid" (2009)
Mike Reynolds played this last night and we were pleased with how it sounded. Possibly best of our 21st century recordings.
Friday, December 12, 2025
Hark the Herald Angels Sing (Live, John Peel Session #18, 17/12/94)
I remember when it was broadcast. Gideon Coe played this last night.
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Thursday, December 11, 2025
Corgi Beatles
This was proposed but never produced as it was rejected by Corgi management who considered the Beatles as a passing fad.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
ROLLING STONES: I Don`t Know Why (Let It Bleed-Outtake 1969)
It came out on the Metamorphosis album in 1975 which I had. Stevie Wonder song.
Buddy Holly & The Crickets "That'll Be The Day" on The Ed Sullivan Show 1957
Day 10 of the rocking advent calendar.
Tuesday, December 09, 2025
Jerry Lee Lewis - I'm on Fire (Granada TV Show, 1964)
Day 9 of the rocking advent calendar. This is a great song by the Killer.
Monday, December 08, 2025
Gorilla in a toy shop - Eric Snook's shop Bath
Our eldest worked in this now closed toy shop and made this film 17 years ago. We chose the music. Eric Snook was once Mayor of Bath and had a shop in London too.
The Lovin' Spoonful "Do You Believe In Magic" on The Ed Sullivan Show
Just heard this on Bosss and was struck by the songwriting. March 1967
Elmore James Done Somebody Wrong
I first heard this as a teen when a workmate of Henry had a greatest hits which I borrowed. It was great to hear the good stufff.
On this day, 45 years ago, John Lennon was shot dead as he walked home.
I remember my Dad coming into my bedroom as I was at that time living with my parents and saying incredulously ' John Lennon's been shot' with an air of disbelief.
Bo Diddley - Ed Sullivan Show 1955
Day 8 on the advent calendar. Probably the best clip ever on Youtube.
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