Yesterday was Stevie Wonder's 75th birthday. I bought this 45 when I were a nipper.
Ralphadeus. Music movies comics feature in this look at life from Somerset.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Electric Banana (The Pretty Things) - It'll Never Be Me
The Pretty Things performing as Electric Banana in the 1969 film 'What's Good For The Goose', directed by Menahem Golan.
Chicago Breakdown Mike Rowe
The Crown Hotel Frome 1900
Frome Museum published this. Now a clothes shop. We used to drink there. They had a pinball. Played there too. Yerbury is a Frome surname too.
1938: Flanagan & Allen - "The Umbrella Man"
Gideon Coe played this on the radio last night. Brought back a few memories.
Monday, May 12, 2025
King Alfred -The Battle of Edington (1969 film)
I saw this at the cinema and loved it. I was about 9. The Vikings scared me. I used to get dropped off at the cinema on my own.
It was filmed in Ireland but set in the West.
THE SEEDS Feat. Sky Saxon : Live at Espionage, The Thekla, Bristol : 21st June 2003
I was at this gig. It was fantastic. The Thekla is an old ship that once was owned by Viv Stanshall. I got so excited. I remember thinking I hope they do The Wind Blows Your Hair and they did it first song. I was stunned. The backing band had it all sussed. Went with Dave Mackay who had fairly recently passed his test so slightly scary. Funny thing his wife to-be was there but he didn't know her then. She had a CD of the gig which she leant me. Sky Saxon wiki
Freddie King - The Things That I Used To Do - Live In London. 1975
. Recorded in London in 1975 on the BBC's Old Grey Whistle Test.
Jessie Mae Hemphill- My Daddy's Blues 1987
This is good.
Jessie Mae Hemphill (October 18, 1923 – July 22, 2006)[1] was an American electric guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist specializing in the North Mississippi hill country blues traditions of her family and regional heritage.[2]
Jinty tanks (47557) at Radstock Somerset May 1960 by John Wiltshire
My Grandfather Henry Newman known as Tom was an engine driver. In Radstock till early retirement. On the Somerset and Dorset railway.
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Heart Full Of Soul - The Yardbirds {Stereo} 1965
Released June 65. Wiki First with Jeff Beck on guitar, Was a big hit.
Sunday, May 11, 2025
Pentangle - Light Flight (Songs From The Two Brewers, 8th May 1970)
This song was everywhere at this time.
Mad World by Tears For Fears Original HQ 1983
For Somerset Day local (Bath) band Tears for Fears. We didn't like them, we probably were jealous. We did actually see them about this time supporting the Thompson Twins in Bristol. They were boring.
The Shakin' Pyramids - Tennessee Rock'n'Roll (1981)
They were my favourite of the 80s Rockabilly bands,
Nico I'm Not Sayin' 1965
Love this. Not a hit but a good record. On the Immediate label. Started in 1965 by The Rolling Stones' manager Andrew Loog Oldham and Tony Calder,[1] and concentrating on the London-based blues and R&B scene.
"I'm Not Sayin'" is a song written by Gordon Lightfoot.[1][2][3] It was recorded in December 1964 and released as a single A-side in 1965[4] and on his 1966 debut album Lightfoot![5] The lyrics detail the singer's promise: not that he can necessarily love the subject, or be true to the subject, but only that he can try to do so. The single peaked at #12 in Canada in June 1965.[6][7] Cash Box described it as "a rhythmic, folkish ode about a guy who refuses to make any romantic promises to his girlfriend."[8]
In late May 1965, Nico recorded a version of the song released on Immediate Records. The single had limited success. This version of the song features Jimmy Page, then a studio musician, on the 12-string guitar. Nico's version was produced by Page as well, and the promo film was shot at West India Docks in London.
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Saturday, May 10, 2025
Adge Cutler Playlist
Playlist made with the Adge songs on Spotify. Doesn't have the Sheriff of Midsomer Norton though. I saw Adge play in the 60s in Frome at a firework display. I was only a kid and it was a bit scary with so many people drunk.
Things Your Mother Never Told You Jayne County and the Electric Chairs 1979
Bought this lp at the time and I still love it. A Saturday night album of punk rocking sounds.
Tell me why you like Roosevelt · Bishop Perry Tillis
I have this on a vinyl compilation. I think it is 1970s. Great song.
Jane Birkin et Serge Gainsbourg - Le chanson de slogan
Bande originale du film de Pierre Grimblat "Slogan" (1969) Musique de Serge Gainsbourg Photo de Benjamin Auger, 1971
Girls Aloud - Biology (Official Music Video) 2010
We as a family enjoyed Girls Aloud's run of hits. This was a favourite.
R L Burnside Goin' Down South 1999
R. L. Burnside (November 23, 1926 – September 1, 2005) was an American Hill country blues singer, songwriter and guitarist. He played music for most of his life but received little recognition until 1995 when Burnside recorded and toured with Jon Spencer, garnering crossover appeal and introducing his music to a new fan base, particularly in the punk and garage rock scenes.
Its a Mad Mad Mad Mad World (1963) - Sylvester full dance
Here to watch. Dick Shawn and Barrie Chase. This is a great scene. Hilarious and memorable. See Dick Shawn in the Producers here
Friday, May 09, 2025
New Kogar
Episode 105 of Jungle Juice streams your way on Boss Radio 66! Get wild and Primitive! All the best in Instrumentals, Rhythm and Blues, Rockabilly and MORE! This show features a set of DANCE tunes as well as; The Del Saints, The Creators, Benn Zeppa, Earl Wade, Bobby Marchan, Little Ester, Bo Diddley, Allen Page, The Jiants, Big Mama Thornton, Jack Dupree, The Shondells and Alf Newman! Full set list (with record labels) over at the Boss Radio 66 Blogspot!
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Billy the Kid A short and violent life
Thursday, May 08, 2025
Robert Johnson book
Picked up this 2nd hand. Was good. PPuts forward some interesting points. One thing he raises is the cliche of a bluesman in dungarees on a porch is misleading as they wore suits and were sophisticated people.
Happy birthday Robert Johnson
The first country blues artist I heard. Ordered the LPs from Woodmansies in Frome.
Wednesday, May 07, 2025
The Oblivians - "Kick Your Ass" (7-inch version) 1996
I used to really like the Oblivians. Tried to emulate them in the Mud Dogs.
Simon & Garfunkel, Andy Williams - Scarborough Fair Canticle ( Live Restored) 1968
I can remember watching the Andy Williams show. A bit cheesey but there you go.
Elvis Presley - It Feels So Right (1965)
Elvis miming to a five year old recording. But good though.
Tuesday, May 06, 2025
Bloodlands – A Cinematic Epic Set in 2300 BC
Cider with Rosie - Laurie Lee
The classic BBC production from 1971. Rosemary Leach played the mother.
I remember watching this with my Mother. She was a fan of the book.
Cider with Rosie is a 1959 book by Laurie Lee (published in the US as Edge of Day: Boyhood in the West of England, 1960). It is the first book of a trilogy that continues with As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning (1969) and A Moment of War (1991). It has sold over six million copies worldwide.
The novel is an account of Lee's childhood in the village of Slad, Gloucestershire, England, during and after the First World War. It chronicles the traditional village life which disappeared with the advent of new developments, such as the coming of the motor car and relates the experiences of childhood seen from many years later. The identity of Rosie was revealed years later to be Lee's distant cousin Rosalind Buckland.[2][3][4]
Barbarian Queen (1985) original trailer
Back in the VHS days when you would rent movies. I liked Sword and Sorcery movies but I don't think I saw this one, Turns 40.
Monday, May 05, 2025
Fine And Mellow Billie Holiday With Coleman Hawkins Lester Young Ben Webster Gerry Mulligan Vic Dickenson Roy Eldridge 1957
My Dad was a Lester Young fan. We have a double album of his stuff with Billie Holiday. Interesting fact about him I heard on Mickey Bradley's radio show is that he is considered the origin of the phrase 'cool' meaning fashionable and 'bread' meaning money. Some legacy.
Of this clip a Youtube comment said this
'In his book "The Swing Era," Gunther Schuller describes this telecast as "unquestionably the finest hour jazz has ever had on television." Schuller said of Lester's solo "here we have one of the truly profound moments in jazz. It stands as a monument to the music, beyond categorization and beyond analysis."'
Wait till your father gets home (1972) opening titles.
Hanna-Barbera did this. I remember watching it. Do you? A precursor to what became adult animation. Wiki. Susan doesn't recall it.
Beatles on Salisbury Plain
60 years ago the Beatles were filming on Salisbury Plain. I used to love going through Salisbury Plain and seeing the tanks and army lorries.
The Strangeloves - I Want Candy (1965)
Thought we could have some Strangeloves who were popular in 1965.
Sunday, May 04, 2025
The 'Chicago Blues Festival' - live [Colourised] Dec 1970
Roosevelt Sykes, Homesick James & Eddie Taylor backed by the 'Aces' (brothers Louis & David Myers with Fred Below on drums) at Monestier-Lemay Studio in Bordeaux, France for the 'Chicago Blues Festival' recorded on the 4th Dec 1970.
0:00 Buggy Ride Blues - Roosevelt Sykes 3:55 Dust My Broom - Homesick James & The Aces 7:35 Sweet Little Angel - The Aces 11:11 Wreck on 83 Highway - Eddie Taylor & The Aces 16:08 Runnin' The Boogie - Roosevelt Sykes 19:16 Workin' with Homesick - Homesick James & Rossevelt Sykes with The Aces 23:03 Off The Wall - The Aces & Eddie Taylor 25:46 Sykes Boogie - Roosevelt Sykes (Audio Only)
Julie Christie sings in "Far from the Madding Crowd"
hrough bushes and through briars I lately took my way; All for to hear the small birds sing and the lambs to skip and play.
The Bold Grenadier (One Morning in May) - Far from the Madding Crowd (1967) Dir. John Schlesinger
The definitive movie version of the book. Sung by Isla Cameron
As I was a-walking one morning in May I spied a young couple a-making of hay. Oh, one was a fair maid and her beauty shone clear and the other was a soldier, a bold grenadier.
James Brown performs "Night Train" on the TAMI Show (Live) 1964
Yesterday was James Brown's birthday.
Friday, May 02, 2025
40 years ago
I remember Henry from the Bad Detectives drove me to the count. I didn't drive at that time,
Frome Gaumont
I remember this cinema. Went to it quite a lot. Attended Saturday morning pics there too which was fun. A lady was MC amd she would have people who had their birthdays on stage. People faked it to get the free sweets. 'Shut up for the Queen' was her catchphrase which preceded the National anthem. They showed serials and children's film foundation movies. In those days of you enjoyed the movie and wanted to you could stay put and watch it again. May times my parents had to drag me out of there.
Martin Carthy – Scarborough Fair / Trad 1965
Sixty years ago. This is the arrangement Simon and Garfunkel used for their smash hit. Song wiki
New Kogar
There’s No Reason to Complain, Kogar’s Jungle Juice is back for another episode! Show 104 contains our tribute to Crocus Behemoth/David Thomas from Pere Ubu/Rocket from the Tombs. My knuckledragger set features (mostly) bands from Ohio and I also read a portion of Dave’s article on Ghoulardi and his importance to the punk scene in Ohio (and beyond!). This show features artists like; Rick and the Fairlanes, The Enchanters, The Bel-Aires, Young Jessie, Willie Egan, Roy Brown, Sonny Burgess, The Four Teens, The Tempests, Howlin Wolf, Country Paul, Ghoulardi, The Executioners, the Electric Eels, and Rocket from the Tombs! Full set list over at the Boss Radio 66 Blogspot! Come make a “neat mess” with me!
Magazine - The Light Pours Out Of Me 1978
This is my favourite of theirs probably because of the bass. Sa them about this time.
1956 Ray Charles - Lonely Avenue
One of my all-time favourites I once planned to cover this.
The original single was issued on Atlantic 1108 - Lonely Avenue (Doc Pomus) by Ray Charles, his Orchestra and Chorus
Thursday, May 01, 2025
Little Walter album Hate to See You Go
Good collection of his many songs. I bought this album as a teen - there was a chemist's shop In Frome that upstairs a record section selling imports.
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