Ralph and Susan last Saturday at the Midsomer Norton Music festival

 Last Saturday was the Midsomer Norton music festival. We went for about half an hour as it is nearby. We got snapped  by the Midsomer Norton Community trust. Probably to show old people.

Brian Jones and No Expectations1968

 

On this day in 1969, The Rolling Stones tell Brian Jones he is out of the band 📆

From Far Out Magazine on the song considered t be Jones' swansong

"For most, Jones’ last notable contribution to the Stones’ canon was his slide guitar work on ‘No Expectations’. The Beggars Banquet track was recorded just as Jones was beginning to fade from the front lines of the Stones. As Mick Jagger remembered it, ‘No Expectations’ was the final time that Jones was alert, creative, and fully involved in a song’s creation.

“That’s Brian playing [the slide guitar]. We were sitting around in a circle on the floor, singing and playing, recording with open mikes,” Jagger told Rolling Stone in 1995. “That was the last time I remember Brian really being totally involved in something that was really worth doing. He was there with everyone else. It’s funny how you remember — but that was the last moment I remember him doing that because he had just lost interest in everything.”"

See No expectations being performed by the Stones here

No Coming Back Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm 1956

 Here. Vocalist Billy Gayles. 40 years ago I was infatuated with this record. Love the guitar solo too. Give it a listen. Kings of Rhythm wiki

Billy Gayles

Radstock in the old days

 

New PJ Harvey video - I Inside the Old I Dying (Official Video)

 Thanks to Celia for this.

Memphis in June Hoagy Carmichael

 Here. Love a bit of Hoagy. Wiki

Wolverine kits at the Wild Place Project near Bristol

 Photo Zoe Brown. Wolverine are one of my favourite animals so I am pleased to see these. Must go there soon.

Astrud Gilberto dies aged 83

This is one of my favourites. Most people will play Girl From Ipanema but I like them all. Thank you for the music.

Gene Vincent and the Blue Caps Baby Blue 1958

 One of my favourite Gene Vincent songs. Lotta Lovin' here. From the film Hot Rod Gang. Full movie here

Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps - Be-Bop-A-Lula 1956

 From the Girl Can't Help it. 

Cat Man Gene Vincent and the Blue Caps 1957

 For Dickie Harrell drummer who passed away this week. Be Bop a Lula wiki

Cleveland Crochet Sugar Bee

 Just heard on Boss Radio 66. Cajun rocker. If you like it there's a compilation called Swampland Jewels which is on Spotify.

Enigma Mea Culpa 1991

 . I liked this band at the time this was from. Wiki

Happy birthday Mickey Finn of T. Rex

 Pic from Steve Moriarty. Wiki

Today June 3 is World Cider day

 Go on. Get one down your neck. Webpage. I have posted a few photos of when we used to visit Thatchers farm shop. The car (Shane's) is parked in one of their orchards

Somerset in 878

 By C. Walter Hodges in the Marsh King

Midsomer Norton Music Festival

 Midsomer Norton music festival. Saw Cujo with Jebz. 

Magic Sam and friend early 60s

 Thanks to Bob Corritore for this. One of my favourite blues pics. Been looking for years for a decent copy of this. Listen to Easy Baby by Magic Sam here

Magic Sam and friend

It is on the cover of 'Otis Rush and Magic Sam the other takes'. We had a ferret called Magic Sam.

Cynthia Weil dead: Legendary songwriter dies aged 82

 BBC article here

T.Rex - The Groover (Top of the Pops, 01/06/1973) [Original Super 8 Roger Hill Recording] [TOTP HD]

 Here. This was around 50 years ago. I wasn't a fan but I came to like it in later years. I think Susan had given up on him by this time being more of a Bowie and Roxy Music fan by then. 

Alive and kicking (1958) full movie

 

This old movie is fun. Susan watched it today and loved it. I had already seen it and tried my best to not spoil it. Comedy of the gentle kind. Three elderly ladies do a runner from their nursing home. Stanley Holloway makes an appearance and a very young Richard Harris is one of the villagers (pic). You probably have to be a bit old to enjoy it. Also on Talking pictures encore. 

Suite Française (2014)

 Today we watched this romantic drama set in occupied France. It was very good. A tale of collaboration and love between enemies. Wiki. It is based on a bestseller that was written during the war but lay undiscovered for 60 years. The author was killed at Auschwitz. Tempted to read the novel. My library has it. Worth the 50p I speculated on it. 

The Hives at the Fleece Bristol

 Our daughters are at this micro gig at the Fleece Bristol. Celia touched Howling Pele Almquist. 

Pic by Shane

Pic by Shane

Every hour every day G. L. Crockett 1964

 Just heard on Boss Radio 66. It's a remarkable song with an ace backing. Enjoy.. Wiki

Season of the Witch Cathi Unsworth

 The book of Goth. This was recommended to me earlier. Find out more here

Daughter Celia doing karaoke

 Our daughter CJ is up in London and went to a karaoke bar. She did Celebrity Skin (Hole). Pic by David.

Rough and rowdy Radstock

 

. Moses Horler''s recollections are an insight into early Radstock before the coming of the railways. Extracts are printed in the book Radstock reminisces available from the Museum. 

'However, I am sorry to be obliged to tell you, that when I was quite a boy, there was a great deal of fighting amongst the colliers here at Radstock and neighbourhood, and remember it as quite a common thing for these fights to last nearly an hour, and sometimes if the battle was not finished on Saturday nights, it would actually begin again on Monday, and they would even lose a day's work to finish it, and some of the gentry would go and see those fights, and I am afraid they sometimes helped to keep the battle going, by backing up one side or the other.'

The Sonics the Witch

 The Sonics - The Witch.....Released in 1964. Wiki on the song

We used to cover this when Bos payed bass with us. He was fond of it. A great song that is simple and effective.

Blue plaque unveiled in Bristol for Eddie Cochran.

 News story. Didn't hear about this til afterwards.

She's the Witch

 Been looking in the charity shops for a DVD of Conan the Barbarian see trailer here. No luck yet. Susan likes Arnie in it though I prefer this sequence. Good film though I reckon. I remember having a phase on 80s sword and sorcery films during the video days. Krull Beastmaster you know the ones. List of the best 80s Sword and Sorcery films

Cassandra Gava (born April 28, 1959) is an American actress and producer best known for her performance as the witch in the 1982 film Conan the Barbarian, and as the slave woman Alessa in High Road to China. 

The Saints Know Your Product 1978

 Saturday Night selection. For Algy Ward (bassist) who passed away this week. . I didn't like this song at the time. I remember thinking brass? That's not punk. But now I like it.

Just a Jigolo song

 Wiki on this famous song here. Watch Louis Prima and Keely Smith's version from the 50s 

Just a Gigolo (1978) trailer

 Here. Starting David Bowie and Marlene Dietrich. I think I saw it at the pictures. Wiki

Circus Boy

 

Did you watch this series? I did.. From the late 50s so I must have watched it on reruns. Had a young Mickey Dolenz in the starring role. I had an annual. Wiki

The Time Travelers (1964) original trailer

 I am not a sci-fi fan but I watched this movie and enjoyed it. Wiki. Surprised it is not more famous. 

Thatchers Cider – Pint-Sized Perfection TV Advert

A new commercial for their cider. We have visited the Thatchers factory and their orchards as it is fairly nearby. We used to go down there quite regularly when we had a car. 

You got what you wanted Ike and Tina Turner 1968

 This is good. It starts off all restrained and then reaches a crescendo. One of my favourite Ike and Tina songs. RIP Tina

Badge of the Fall

 From the 90s. Got from the fanclub. Still have it.

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

 Just watched this. I picked it up on DVD in a 4 for a pound deal. It is very charming. Filmed in Devon partly I think and there is a scene from Bristol harbour posing as Weymouth.

Directed by Mike Newell and based on the best-selling and much loved novel by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows, THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY sees Lily James play free-spirited writer Juliet Ashton, who forms a life-changing bond with the delightful and eccentric Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, when she decides to write about the book club they formed during the occupation of Guernsey in WWII.

The Black Mountains (The Hillsbridge Sagas Book 1) Kindle Edition by Janet Tanner (Author)

 Here from Amazon uk. Janet Tanner is a local hero. She writes novels set in a fictionalized version of Radstock. This was her first book and forms a quartet. She also writes under the name Jennie Felton. She wrote a series of books Fairley Terrace which were based on whitelands where we lived for 25 years. She has even done a book on Tucker's Grave a local pub. Author's webpage

There is a Janet Tanner YouTube channel where you can listen to her books for free. Part 1 here

Inspiral Carpets - I Want You ft. Mark E. Smith (Official HD Video)

 I think this was 1994. Bought it. Loved it. 

Nothing takes the place of you Mike Spenser and the Cannibals

  Introduced by John Peel. From about 1978. We bought this.

Calling all cows Blues Rockers 1955

 On the Excello label. Heard on Boss Radio 66.

Smiths in Frome

 They were recording at Beckington and visited the town.

Daughter Bea snapped this in Radstock

 Not bad for an opportunistic snap! It 's a Sentinel Steam Lorry apparently.

1934 Sentinel S4, No. 9032. 120 bhp. Capacity 17 tons. Capable of speeds in excess of 50mph. Restored by John & Vince Goold.

Bought for 50p

 Here he is on the Fast Show.

The Fall - 1990 Unofficial 'White Lightning' video

 For Fall Friday. Read the story behind this on the YouTube page.

Radstock Museum by Susan

 This is the view from a new commemorative bench. 

Killers of the Flower moon trailer

 Just dropped.  A Martin Scorsese film.

Pretty thing Bo Diddley 1955

 Here. Lester Davenport on harmonica. Wiki

Boss Radio 66

 Have you checked out this 24/7 radio site yet? It is here https://tunein.com/radio/Boss-Radio-66-s114109/ maybe give it a try. We are big fans

Muddy Waters - "Can't Be Satisfied" (PBS Documentary | 2003)

 Documentary recently posted. I haven't seen it yet but it looks fine.

"MUDDY WATERS - CAN'T BE SATISFIED is the first authoritative documentary about McKinley Morganfield, an artist that paved the road for rock 'n' roll. It is a rich and compelling exploration of an American pioneer." Featuring Keith Richards, B.B. King, Chuck D., Bonnie Raitt, and Waters' close family and friends. Premiered on PBS American Masters 4/23/2003

Zardoz toy soldiers

 Zardoz is a 1974 sci-fi movie. Wiki on the movie here

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Film's trailer here

Pictures of Lily the Who 1967

 This is one of my favourite Who singles.

My Spring playlist on Spotify

 Just under 3 hours.

Utopias Sally Bad 1966

 Just heard on Boss Radio 66. It's a great song which gets better as it goes along. 

Two years ago Radstock Museum was in the Guardian

 

Next stint from DJ Tom Hanks

 On Boss Radio 66.

Mark E Smith and Link Wray NYC 1993. Pic Derek Ridgers.

 Shame they didn't record anything.

Hit Git and Split Young Jessie 1956

 

Classic. Here. I think it's Mickey Baker on guitar.

Magic Sam 21 days in jail 1958

 

Cracking uptempo rocker from Magic Sam. Here

10 things you didn't know about Magic Sam

Social Security Cider 1978

 Bristol had a great punk scene and both Susan and myself were in the place to witness it. This  was a great band and this  is my favourite.

The Rolling Stones - Child Of The Moon (Official Music Video) [Color] 1968

. Great promo for a great song. 

My Uncle Used To Love Me But She Died Roger Miller 1966

 Catchy tune. Great songwriter.

Wicker Man 50th celebrations

 Read about it here

40 years ago

 From this day in music. Not sure if the veracity of this as I am not a Style Council.

7 May 1983

Former Jam leader Paul Weller unveiled his new group The Style Council at an anti nuclear benefit gig in London. The Style Council scored seven UK Top 10 hits and the band was also very successful in Australia and New Zealand during the 1980s, with multiple hit singles and album. 

7ebra I have a lot to say

 Just heard on Marc Riley and liked it. I believe it's pronounced Zebra. 

7ebra is the new project from 25-year-old twin sisters Inez and Ella from Malmö. Inez plays electric guitar, Ella plays a keyboard, organ and Mellotron - whilst also playing drum samples with her feet

Wicker Man May Pole

Love the soundtrack of this film

Available now

 

Why the Wicker man has been dividing opinion for 50 years

 BBC article

The Hives Bogus Operandi official video

 Brand new. Exciting as usual.

The Old Oak Ken Loach

 British director has announced this will probably be his last movie. It is set in a in in a mining community in the North of England. Wiki

Link Wray - Comanche (1959)

 Happy birthday Link. Susan shook his hand when we saw him in the early 80s. This is one of my favourites. 

The Hunger Soundtrack Track 11. "Trio In E, Op. 100 (Excerpt)" Franz Schubert

 This was also prominent in Barry Lyndon,

This Friday in Frome

 5th May

Last load from Kilmersdon 1973 (9 mins)

"Kilmersdon Colliery in Somerset is closing its mineshafts for good after over one hundred years extracting high-grade coal. The entrance to the mine was in Haydon and so the colliery was also known as Hayden Pit. The pit was established in 1875 as part of the Writhlington group of collieries and located directly above the Somerset coalfield. There has been evidence of coal extraction in the area dating to 1437.

During its life Kilmersdon became one of the deepest mines in Britain reaching over five hundred metres or sixteen hundred feet. The mine was nationalised after World War II becoming part of the National Coal Board and had the last gravity working industrial rope incline in the UK, a double track with an incline of one hundred and sixty yards and had a junction onto a section of Great Western Railways Bristol and North Somerset Railway. The mine was closed in August 1973 and its structures were demolished and its shaft filled and the area was landscaped. Kilmersdon is still home to the estates of Lord Hylton and the Joliffe family. The village said to be the home of the Jack and Jill nursery rhyme. "

 Radstock. Watch for free at the BFI

Weekend Summer days/Drumbeat for baby 1982

Wiki here. Who remembers this - from about 1982? Maybe you haven't heard this jazz-tinged bit of post punk loveliness before. An offshoot of Young Marble Giants this band did well but maybe not as well as it should have done. Funny now hearing it it conjures up images and feelings from around the time - the nostalgia of young and carefree times. I think at the time I used to play the lp when I was in a bright and breezy frame of mind...which was more frequent than now when I am mostly in curmudgeon mode.

Happy birthday Little Walter

 Wiki

Martin Carthy May Song

 Here if you like folk. My brother sent me this.