Cecil Sharp (from Ladybird books Fly Away Home page)

  22nd November 1859 Cecil Sharp, founder of the English folk-song revival was born. (Here he’s pictured overhearing a gardener singing)

Artist: Martin Aitchison

Adge Cutler & The Wurzels - Up The Clump 1968

 Somerset rock and roll. 'There's a 3-legged spider in a jar of cider'. Poetry.

Loretta Lynn - Fist City

 When we first moved to Radstock a woman told Susan that Radstock women fight.

The Larks ~ Eyesight To The Blind (1951)

 A cover version.

Sonny Boy Williamson II Eyesight To The Blind (1951)

 Possibly his best song. A perfect record. 

Stingray 1964 - S01E01 - Stingray 1964 [Full Episode]

 The introductory episode. Watched this this morning. Backstory for Marina and various introductions. Was a big fan as a nipper. Possibly my favourite show from the stable.

Loretta Lynn - You're Lookin' At Country

 I like this one. What say you?

MikaBomb - Contact Tokyo

 

Our daughter saw these last night and got a signed setlist. This clip is from a few weeks ago.

Joe E Ross - Ooh Ooh

 Great novelty record from a funny man. Joe E. Ross - Wikipedia

Hank Locklin - Pinball Millionaire 1950

 This just came on Boss Radio 66 and Susan said 'got to be the best pinball record'. You be the judge.

Bo Diddley "Bo Diddley" on The Ed Sullivan Show

 Bo Diddley "Bo Diddley" on The Ed Sullivan Show on November 20, 1955

Primal Scream - Swastika Eyes live Glastonbury 2005

 More Mani (musician) - Wikipedia

The Stone Roses - Fools Gold (Official Video)

 RIP Mani the bass superman at 63. Fools Gold (song) - Wikipedia

Ramones - Don't Come Close (Official Music Video)

 You Don't Come Close - Wikipedia

The Only Existing Film of Johnny Kidd & The Pirates

 My favourite home grown rock'n'roller.

Billy Boy Arnold, Prisoners plea

 Steve Stack o Wax played this last night. Very good. Billy Boy Arnold's book is worth putting on your Christmas list. It's phenomenal. I must read it again.

THE FOUR TEENS - Spark Plug 1958

 This is really catchy.

T. Rex Spaceball Ricochet Live 1972

 Song about pinball.

Ramones - Loudmouth (1975 Live in Japanese TV)

 

Ramones - Basement (Demo 1975)

 

The Rebel Without Claws 1961

 A Civil War Sylvester and Tweety. Fritz Freling.

Sad To Be Alone (Stereo Version) · Sonny Boy Williamson II 1960

 Such a great song. The flip of the Goat.

To Sir, with Love • Theme Song • Lulu 1967

 A great song that was a number 1 in America.

The KLF - Last Train To Trancentral (Live From The Lost Continent) (Official Video) 1991

 Were you a KLF fan? We were. Parents and daughters.  This would be great to do on a Carnival cart.  Last Train to Trancentral - Wikipedia

The Seekers The Carnival Is Over (1967 In Colour Stereo)

 So the Carnival season finishes tonight at Glastonbury. Wells was lucky with the weather yesterday but on Wednesday at Shepton Mallet someone fell off a cart (they are called this not floats) and had to be ambulanced which was a shame. 

Laura Gemser in ‘Emanuelle nera’ (1975)

 Laura Gemser - Wikipedia My crush fifty years ago. 

Wesleyan Methodist Chapel Frome

I went to Sunday school and so forth here.
 

New Piccadillys 'Complete Control'

 A few videos inspired by Mickey Bradley's show on Radio Ulster.

Aretha Franklin - Think (feat. The Blues Brothers) 1980

 

IT'S KEVIN Amish Sex Pistols

 WITH Kevin Eldon, Peter Serafinowicz, Bridget Christie and Matt Berry

WRITER/CONCEPT Arthur Mathews

The Golden Disc (1958)

 The Golden Disc - Wikipedia

Susan set her internal alarm clock and woke up at 6.30 this morning. I turned over and went back to sleep. The story of coffee bars in Soho with Terry Dene. 

Lord Rockinghams xi - Hoots Mon 1958

 Lord Rockingham's XI - Wikipedia I have this on 45 and when the kids were little they used yo love it. It is based on a song from 1852 'wi' a hundred pipers' which commemorated the victory at Carlisle in 1745 280 years ago.Hoots Mon - Wikipedia

1921 Miners Strike, Mobilisation of Regular Army Reserve, UK, 35mm

 My Grandfather was called up in the Kent coalfield during the 1921 strike. They plotted that if they get orders to shoot they would shoot the officers. Never happened.

The Fall Return 1992

 I love this album and the sleeve art is great too.

"A Lover’s Question" (1958 Rare Stereo Version) Clyde McPhatter

 

Dion Runaaround Sue 1961

 I am a Dion fan. This I liked from a young age. 

The Five Satins - In The Still Of The Night (1956)

 Something to sing in the bath or shower.

Inns of Frome 1985

 Frome Museum posted this. They say

A print from 1985 showing 17 of Frome’s 22 pubs that existed at the time. A few of those featured are no more but can you recall the 5 that are not included?

The Ink Spots "Java Jive" on The Ed Sullivan Show 1952

 So our Dad was a big Ink Spots fan. He had this one on 78. The Ink Spots - Wikipedia

Mighty Long Time - Sonny Boy Williamson (Trumpet) 1951

A minimalist anthem to me. So good. 

 Recording fact/trivia: Williamson and his harmonica are backed on this recording solely by the voice of Cliff Givens, imitating the sound of a walking bass with his voice, while using a broom for rhythm.

Givens was singing bass with the Southern Sons Quartet, when original Ink Spots bass singer, Hoppy Jones, died in 1944. Givens joined The Ink Spots, eventually being shoved out by lead singer Bill Kenny in favor of Kenny's twin brother.. Givens also spent many years as The Dominoes bass singer.

from a comment on Youtube

Will Ye Go to Sheriffmuir 1960

 Will Ye Go to Sheriffmuir · Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger

It is the 310th anniversary of Sheriffmuir today.

Jackie Lee Cochran - Georgia Lee Brown

 Jackie Lee Cochran, Georgia Lee Brown, Jaguar Records 3031 Recorded 1959, California

Les Blues Entre Les Dents (Blues Under The Skin) (EUA - FR / 1972 / DVD / SD)

 The Blues Under the Skin (1973) - IMDb

Bukka White playing Jelly Roll Blues. From the French film 'Le Blues Entre Les Dents'.

 Bukka White - Wikipedia Birthday today. This song is ace.

cider making

 

Adam Ant - Bristol Beacon, Young Parisians (10/11/25)

 Not been myself but I have heard people say this tour has been good. Not bad for a 71 year old. 

THE IKETTES - I'M BLUE (THE GONG GONG SONG) RARE CLIP 1965

 

JULIAN COPE - World Shut Your Mouth (1986)

 We bought this. The only one of his.

The Doors - The WASP (Texas Radio And The Big Beat)

 

Jim Morrison Promotes Cheetah Magazine (1967)

 Just heard on Boss Radio 66. Cheetah Magazine Mama Cass pic here

She's a Woman - The Beatles - 1965 live

 A simple b-side but a minimalist classic.

I Just Don’t Understand - Ann-Margret 1961

 I love everything about this record. Beatles covered it.

LEATHERS - MORNING NOON & NIGHT (KM RECORDS)

 Reviewed here. The new single by Chris Mitchard and co.

The Third Bardo - I'm Five Years Ahead of My Time 1967

 The Third Bardo - Wikipedia

Murder by Decree (1979) Trailer | Christopher Plummer | James Mason

 After the Carnival we watched this. Great cast and a believable Holmes and Watson. London streets were well done. 

The Milkshakes - Jack The Ripper 1984 Nottingham

 

Susan at Stourhead 40 years ago

 

Midsomer Norton Carnival

 

The Alan Price Set - Don't Stop The Carnival (1968)

 Waiting for the carnival this song entered my head.

Midsomer Norton Carnival tonight

 The burger vans and similar are all turning up ready for tonight.

Don Hinson - Peddlers of Hate 1966

 Just heard this for the first time on Boss Radio 66

Joni Mitchell - Both Sides, Now [Original Studio Version, 1969]

 

The Sensational Alex Harvey Band - Delilah 1975

 I saw this band supporting the Who. Wasn't a huge fan - Henry was a fan - Susan says she didn't really notice them.

Sonny Boy Williamson II - "It's Rainy Outdoors, Baby"

 

Sonny Boy Williamson - Stop Right Now 1960

 Another solid gold classic.

Jona Lewie - Stop The Cavalry 1980

 Stop the Cavalry - Wikipedia For Remembrance Sunday. Not specifically a Christmas song. Video filmed on Hampstead Heath. Didn't like it at the time.

The Heartbreakers - Yonkers Demos 1976

 00:00 Love Comes in Spurts 02:41 I Wanna Be Loved 05:07 Blank Generation 07:54 Chinese Rocks 10:45 Pirate Love14:12 Can't Keep My Eyes On You 17:44 Flight 21:20 Hurt Me 25:19 You Gotta Lose 28:19 Goin' Steady

My favourite punk band. 

THE HEARTBREAKERS - Pirate Love ( Live 1975 at CBGB's )

 Early Heartbreakers are the bees' knees. This one is a favourite.

Midsomer Norton Remembrance day by Susan

 Don't forget it's the Carnival tomorrow.

Heartbreakers (Johnny Thunders, Richard Hell, Jerry Nolan) - Coventry, Queens NYC 30/05/1975

 This is an indication of this punk band. Love this band and their repertoire. More than the Pistols.

Heartbreakers(Johnny Thunders, Richard Hell, Jerry Nolan) - Coventry, Queens NYC 30/05/1975. One of the first Heartbreakers gigs.

01. Can't Keep My Eyes On You 02. Pirate Love 03. Blank Generation 04. Hurt Me 05. Chinese Rocks 06. I Wanna Be Loved

Charlie Rich ~ Lonely Weekends" - 1960

 Heard on Boss Radio 66.

Gulliver's Travels (1939) Jonathan Swift | Adventure, Comedy | Animated Movie

 Gulliver's Travels (1939 film) - Wikipedia Swift published the book in 1726 so anniversary imminent.

The Cramps - I Was a Teenage Werewolf (Aug 15 1980 Urgh! A Music War-Outtake)

 

I was a teenage Sex Pistol

 We watched this doc on Sky Arts a few days ado. Don't usually watch telly but this we found very enjoyable. Glen Matlock's life. An underdog. Good for him to tell his side. I have never liked Lydon and I am not a fan.

Gene Vincent Lavender Blue

 Gene could handle the most soppy material. Originated in the 17th century. Lavender's Blue - Wikipedia

Elvis Presley Girls! Girls! Girls! 1062

 Leiber and Stoller song.

Sex Pistols First time on TV

 So today 50 years ago the Pistols did their first gig. So watch this in celebration.

Patti Page "Old Cape Cod, Left Right Out Of Your Heart, Allegheny Moon & Mockin' Bird Hill" 1962

 If you're fond of sand dunes.

Wellsway disaster

 Thanks to Penni Wallace.

Boss Radio 66

 

The Lovin' Spoonful "Daydream" on The Ed Sullivan Show

 1967

NANCY SINATRA - Sugar Town 1967

 

Bukka White - Aberdeen Mississippi Blues (1967) HQ

 

‘Bonfire Night’ (1951) Artist: Ronald Lampitt

 

Steeleye Span - 'Thomas The Rhymer' Live 1975!

 I was reading about Thomas the Rhymer of whom I was ignorant of before.

Taken From the Rockpalast German TV Concert, see here for full details -    • Steeleye Span Live 1975 TV Concert   Maddy Prior Tim Hart Bob Johnson Rick Kemp Peter Knight Nigel Pegrum

Elvis Presley - Frankfurt Special.(From G.I Blues 1960)

 Because we all like train songs.

The Chuck Berry Movie: Go, Johnny, Go! [Full Music Movie]

 Go, Johnny, Go! - Wikipedia

Adam Ant Can't Set Rules About Love

 Adam's 71st birthday.

Triumph Herald convertible

 My Uncle Graham had one of these. White too. He had a building business at the time so I have memories of us driving around Truro with a ladder in the back. Triumph Herald - Wikipedia

The Fall Free Range 12 inch cover Pascal le Gras.

 Anyone watch Bridgwater carnival last night? Did you see the Squibbing? It reminded me of this sleeve design.

Bo Diddley - Bring It To Jerome 1955

 Jerome Green - Wikipedia

The Troggs ‎– Come Now (1970)

 Great one. Love the French speaking.

The Wheels - Bad Little Woman (1966)

 The original of this song. The Wheels - Wikipedia

Third House Bristol

 Featuring my fave drummer Dave Barbarossa

R L BURNSIDE Live 1984

 Timestamps for the tunes are below:

00:00 Poor Black Mattie 02:54 Rolling & Tumbling 05:26 Peach Tree Blues 09:13 Skinny Woman 11:55 Going Down South 14:45 I Believe My Time Ain't Long 18:42 Bad Luck And Trouble 22:51 Jumper On The Line 26:43 Ramblin' On My Mind 29:29 Gone So Long 32:40 Long Distance Call 36:43 44 Blues 40:21 See What My Buddy Done 46:09 Poor Boy 49:56 Sneakers Jam

'' the trips festival '' - radio ad 1966.

 A radio ad from Boss Radio 66. Not a Grateful Dead fan but it's interesting.

See the USA in Your Chevrolet by Dinah Shore

 1953. Heard on Boss Radio 66.

Ralph Mitchard in the early 60s.

 Uncle Arthur's garden.

6th November 1975: Sex Pistols play their first gig

 Mike Reynolds mentioned this on his show.

Hello - New York Groove 1975