Live 1966 footage of the classic Shadows Of Knight line-up that recorded 'Gloria.' Filmed at the 1966 Teen World Fair at McComick Place in Chicago by Jimy Rogers of The Mauds.
Thanks to Freddy Fortune for the expert editing and sound synching.
Ralphadeus. Music movies comics feature in this look at life from Somerset.
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
The Utopias: Sally Bad 1966
Just heard on Boss Radio 66. It's a great song which gets better as it goes along.
Mickey & Sylvia - Love Is Strange 1956
This is quite bad quality but it's worth looking at to see them play.
Mickey and Sylvia Since I Fell For You
I really like this. See what you think. The harmonies are great.
Monday, July 11, 2022
Sunday, July 10, 2022
From the Bottom Sonny Boy Williamson 2 1954
Marvellous early track that I would love to do a version of - it's so good. BB King on guitar.
Celebrating 15 years of the Wednesday night rockin' party
We listen to this show. It's great fun and they play lovely music - rockabilly, r&b, hillbilly all manner and they often have quality bands in the studio. Assisted by Mr Marvellous. Find the shows in Mixcloud.
Saturday, July 09, 2022
Friday, July 08, 2022
Sonny Boy Williamson II Don't Send Me No Flowers. 1965
This collection is a repackaging of this album. It has a good line up and the style is interesting and different.
ASTRUD GILBERTO THE BOSSA NOVA YEARS
0:09 - 2:45 "Meditation" (From the 1965 album: 'The Astrud Gilberto Album')
2:49 - 5:27 "It Might As Well Be Spring" (From the 1965 album: 'The Astrud Gilberto Album') 5:29 - 6:56 "The Telephone Song" (From the 1964 album: 'Stan Getz Meets João & Astrud Gilberto') 7:02 - 8:35 "Only Trust Your Heart" (From the 1964 album: 'Stan Getz Meets João & Astrud Gilberto') 8:36 -10:32 "Corcovado" (From the 1963 album 'Getz/Gilberto') 10:35 -13:09 "The Girl From Ipanema" (From the 1963 album 'Getz/Gilberto')
Adam & the Ants feat Jordan - Lou + Puertorican 1978
Some early Ants for you with the late Jordan singing Lou.
The Fall Hub Club Bath 1993
Made this playlist based on the set from when we got a setlist after seeing them.
Blow-up (1966) - Antonioni (Yardbirds Scene)
I love this scene. This was one of the first things we taped on video so I have seen it many times.
Thursday, July 07, 2022
Slim Harpo Boogie Chillun
Slim Harpo covers John Lee Hooker with great success. Heard this on the Wednesday Night Rockin' Party - not heard it before.
Larry Williams Marie Marie 1957
Larry Williams. Interesting life - made some great records. This is one of them.
Wednesday, July 06, 2022
The Dirtbombs - Live at Mosswood Meltdown - With John Waters Intro
Just gone up like an hour ago. Great band. Saw them once in Moles which is a tiny subterranean club and they were ace.
Charles Clark Row Your Boat 1958
This is great. Has quite a line up backing this pop blues song. Sonny Boy Williamson, Otis Rush and of course Willie Dixon.
Sedgemoor 1685
Today in the early hours of the morning a desperate battle was fought in Somerset - the last pitched battle on English soil. The aftermath was terrible with many people hanged. Pic by Sean O'Brogain. Battle of Sedgemoor - Wikipedia
Tuesday, July 05, 2022
The Bargee (1964)
This is a fine comedy set in the canals with Harry H Corbett and Ronnie Barker. In colour. On Encore until July 10.
Monday, July 04, 2022
Baby Jane Dr Feelgood 1977
This is my favourite non Wilko moment of the Feelgoods. Original by Otis Clay.
Troggs - Summertime
Just played on Boss Radio 66. A classic bit of Reg Presley lasciviousness. I have this box set.
All Women are Bad (1969 Movie Trailer)
This radio spot is a standard on Boss Radio 66 - previously on Ichiban. It's great. Presumably the inspiration for the Cramps All Women Are Bad,
Kan Dells - Cry Girl 1965
Just heard on Boss Radio 66. A primitive stomping beat. Gories covered this.
Sedgemoor GIF
This is some film we made on the battle site for BBC Education. We played both sides so I can see myself twice. Memorable was the variety of Moths attracted by the tv lights.
Easy Riding Animals & Men 2013
We have 10 inch vinyl with an ep on it if you want one hit me up. Discogs page for the release where there are a few reviews
Sunday, July 03, 2022
Colin Blunstone 1972
Atlantic Tunnel on WFMU did a Colin Blunstone special with interviews galore. Susan liked his voice - didn't like him at the time though.
Soldier Of Love (Live At The BBC For "Pop Go The Beatles" / 16th July, 1963)
A cover of a song by Arthur Alexander.
R.E.M. - The One I Love 1987
Mike Reynolds on his Friday night show Winchcombe Calling played some REM and it started us on a revival for the weekend. Song wiki
Saturday, July 02, 2022
Get Carter (1971) - new trailer for the 4K restoration
Here. You're a big man but you are out of shape.
The Swamp Shakers
These are good. Bandcamp. From Latvia!
My Baby Left Me (live) | Elvis Presley | Rockabilly Cover by The Swamp Shakers
My Babe (live) | Little Walter | Blues Cover by The Swamp Shakers
Friday, July 01, 2022
Thursday, June 30, 2022
O Lucky Man! (1973) Official Trailer - Malcolm McDowell, Helen Mirren Movie
When our son left home he left all his DVDs behind. Not all bad news though as there are some classic films among them. One is this film which I must watch again before he comes and claims them. Anyway if you can watch this - it's very memorable.
Mink Deville Spanish Stroll
This was one of those records that got caught up in Punk. A pop hit. We didn't buy it though we liked it. Song wiki
Lou Reed - Vicious (audio) 1972
So another album that is 50 years old this August is this one by Lou Reed. I was only 12 at the time so although I heard it I didn't really understand it. Album wiki 'According to Reed, Warhol told him he should write a song about someone vicious. When Reed asked what he meant by vicious, Warhol replied, "Oh, you know, like I hit you with a flower",[4]'
Wayne Raney - Gone With The Wind This Morning
Heard on Steve Stack of Wax's show last night. Yodelling and country harmonica.
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Screamin' Jay Hawkins - I Put A Spell On Me [Docu]
The legendary Screamin' Jay Hawkins was a great influence on many musicians and his performances were so highly provocative in their originality that even today they can be considered "revolutionary".
Screamin' Jay Hawkins met Nicholas Triandafyllidis and commissioned him to make a documentary about his notorious life in and out of the music industry. Screaming Jay came to Greece and he gave his very last concerts in Thessaloniki and Athens, before his sudden death in Paris in 2000.
Having been left a legacy of confidential sessions and footage of his final live performances, Triandafyllidis completed the film with a little help from Jay's friends: Jim Jarmusch (director of Ghost Dog), Bo Diddley, Eric Burdon (The Animals), Rudi Protrudi, Diamanda Galas, Arthur Brown (The Crazy Word of Arthur Brown), Andre Williams and others.
He remained faithful to their common vision:
"A film full of positive energy, an endless source of life".
Atlanta James (Mack Vickery) - The Meat Man (Mega) 1970
Heard this on Boss Radio 66. Was covered by Jerry Lee Lewis I believe. Song wiki
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Monday, June 27, 2022
Monmouth is at Norton Town - All a fighting for the Crown
Today is the anniversary of the battle of Philips Norton which took place at Norton St Philip which is about 7 miles from here. Here is a picture of the Troop at the George Inn NSP which was the Duke of Monmouth's HQ. After this inconclusive battle they retreated to Frome to recover.
Sonny Boy Williamson 2 Eyesight to the Blind (1951-1954)
This is a good collection of Sonny Boy's early recordings before he got on Chess. This would be as good a play as any to start an appreciation of Sonny Boy.
Sunday, June 26, 2022
Jesus and Mary Chain
Most acts I have seen on the Glastonbury coverage have had terrible sound. Particularly Primal Scream. But JaMC had a decent mix. Check them out on iPlayer.
Sonny Boy Williamson II Open Road
Lovely song. 'My home is in the Delta way out on Bummer Road'. You can hear the Full album on Youtube here
i have this L.P. on cd and it's very good.
A new cider
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| Photo by Jolien showing the new cider in situ |
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| Me at Tucker's on Friday |
Saturday, June 25, 2022
Bow wow wow I want Candy 1982
Saturday night selection. From 40 years ago this summer. Here they are on Razzamatazz
Get together at Tucker's Grave
Dusty Springfield "Son Of A Preacher Man" on The Ed Sullivan Show
This is very good. 1968 I think. On the soundtrack of Pulp Fiction. I do like Dusty.
Macca's Frome gig
Guardian article. Setlist here. There is a good review of the show at Frome nub News. Also a nice piece on Bristol Live.
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| Photo from Bristol Live |
Friday, June 24, 2022
Wings over Europe bus 1972
This blog has some great photos. If you are like me you will like this article on the Wings tour bus. Wings Over Europe wiki
Big night for Frome
Soon the band will be onstage. I suppose this sign means we wnn't be watching it online.
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Frank Sinatra at the Bristol Hippodrome June 1953
My Dad was a music fan, in fact he sang with a local swing band for a while - got discovered on Farrington Gurney station. But I digress. He saw Sinatra at the Hippodrome. Reputedly under attended but Sinatra visited a local hospital while in Bristol. Just thought I would mention it.
Frome warm-up
Webpage I think it is already sold out
n 24 hours time from now Paul McCartney will be performing live, here in Frome, at the Cheese and Grain. Tickets for this extraordinary experience are available now from our box office in person only and will be available on a strictly first come first served basis. The box office will be open for extended hours this evening until tickets have sold out. What an incredible opportunity to watch Paul warm up for his Glastonbury headlining performance this weekend. What an amazing treat… we are told this won’t be his normal set either so should be an afternoon full of wonderful surprises.
Tickets are £25 each and limited to 2 per person and are non transferable.
Message of Love - the Pretenders 1981
Nice riff on this. I think this is their best one but then that's just me I am not a fan as such.
Sonny and Cher: The beat goes on (1967)
Heard a raved-up version of this last night. Made me want to hear the original.
Bow Wow Wow - Cowboy 1982
So 40 years ago Bow Wow Wow brought out the Last of the Mohicans EP. This gave them their biggest hit I Want Candy. But I thought you were probably fed up with that song so posted this one.
Sandie Shaw & The Smiths - Hand In Glove 1984
We weren't that taken by the Smiths - in fact this is the only one we bought.
Goody Two Shoes Adam Ant 1982
So just over 40 years ago this was a hit. With a look inspired by the film Billy Budd (1962) as far as I can work out.
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Midsummer dreaming John Carter 1968
Just heard this on the radio (Gideon Coe) ideal for this time of year.b
Lili Marleen (1981) trailer
I remember seeing this at the cinema at this time. Had subtitles unlike this trailer. We used to visit art cinemas a lot around then.
Bad Detectives 1978
Publicity photo we had to have to take part in a Battle of the Bands at the Hexagon Suite. I am in the centre back row with dyed black hair. Photo was by Ian Mackay ex printer and brother of Dave who had a studio on Bath Street.
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
The Way We Were Tony Wilson Documentary 05/08/86
Hosted by Tony Wilson, A compilation of performances of bands taken from his previous TV shows in the late 70's, such as So It Goes. Includes Sex Pistols, Siouxsie & The Banshees, Clash, Buzzcocks, Iggy Pop, The Fall, Elvis Costello, Blondie, Penetration, Wreckless Eric, Ian Dury, Tom Robinson, Magazine, John Cooper Clarke, XTC and Joy Division many of them making their TV debuts.
Julia Jacklin - I Was Neon (Official Video)
Current. We heard this on the radio last night and I made a note to listen to it again. It's good.
The Fall - Live Glastonbury Festival 27.06.92 (Full Show)
So Glastonbury is on this week. I only went once to see the Fall in 92. Here's film of their performance on the Pyramid stage.
Monday, June 20, 2022
When i was in the Youth section of the WRP (see below)
So what did we do? Bath was the nearest contact and I used to hitch out including on school nights which my parents weren't happy about. We mostly sold newspapers. Around the pubs of Bath which was hairy especially as I was underage. Jumble sales in deprived areas of Bath (which exist believe me). I used to take newspapers to school to sell to my classmates. That was how I met Nigel when he came to my spot in the library to have a go at me. So no revolutionary activities as I was hoping but instead lots of selling newspapers which gets tiring after a while.
Mary Queen of Scots (1971) trailer
Watched this again today. Stars Vanessa Redgrave who I had a crush on about then. I had seen her in Charge of the Light Brigade. I saw her on the news at an anti-Vietnam war rally and my parents noticed me blush and teased me for some time after. Later I joined the youth section of the Worker's Revolutionary Party and they said I was only trying to get to meet Vanessa Redgrave. Not true.
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| Charge of the Light Brigade (1968). I was 8 or 9 when I saw this at the cinema |
Juvenile Delinquent T. V. Slim
Just heard this on Boss Radio 66. I had heard it before but couldn't work out what it was called. See what you think.
La Varieté LP (1982) Weekend
This was on my stereo 40 years ago approximately. And today. Influenced by Nigel if I remember how I came to like it. Cool summer sounds. Weekend wiki
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