Sonny Boy Williamson - One Way Out 1962

 A blistering track. According to Blues Records 1943-66 Mike Leadbitter and Neil Slaven piano was (?) 'Connon', guitars Robert Lockwood Jr and Luther Tucker. Willie Dixon bass and Fred Below drums. It is a cracking ensemble piece with stinging guitar and brilliant drums. 

"The Blues Don't Like Nobody" Otis Spann

 Some piano blues.

Willie Love and his Three Aces - Falling Rain 1952

 

A friend and musical partner of Sonny Boy Williamson (2) who used elements of this song in later recordings.

Me about 15 years ago.

 With our cat Bottle. Poster is Charlie Chaplin 'The Kid'. The one below is for the 80s Matchbox B-Line Disaster who the family liked. 

King Biscuit Time footage 1942, 1952

 Silent footage. Max Moore, owner of Interstate Grocery in Helena, Arkansas, was the sponsor for radio station KFFA's "King Biscuit Time" program. We believe he shot this home movie circa 1942. In it, renowned blues musicians Robert 'Junior' Lockwood and Sonny Boy Williamson perform on the front porch of a small-town Arkansas grocery store. This is likely the earliest footage of these musicians performing together. The second portion of the clip is a 1952 tour featuring Williamson and his band. This film was preserved with a grant from the National Film Preservation Foundation. Max Moore Home Movie Collection.

The Modern Down Home Blues Sessions Volume 3 Memphis On Down

 This compilation on Ace is worth a listen. Modern Records wiki

Hitchhike Marvin Gaye 1965

 I used to do a lot of hitching in the old days. 

John Lennon cap

 A cap I remember being associated with Lennon in the early 60s. I may have had one. 

Maybe it was influenced by the Bob Dylan cap

Stepstone Woody Guthrie

One of my favourite Woody Guthrie songs. This will bring a tear to your eyes. With Sonny Terry on harmonica. Not sure of the date.

Lyrics

Shangri-Las Out in the streets 1965

If you were to ask me 40 years ago what my favourite band was i might have said this band. The wiki for the song is here

Bound for Glory Woody Guthrie

 I think it was this 1974 edition that I had as a teen. I really liked it. I didn't really like the movie but isn't that always the case? Originally published in 1943. Wiki on the book here.

Watch the trailer for the 1976 film  

Watching it now it doesn't seem too bad.

See the man himself in 1945 

Little Willie John You Hurt Me 1960

 Another great song heard on Boss Radio 66

Ruby Johnson Weak spot 1966

 Here for a great soul tune we first heard by the Detroit Cobras.

Archive post from 2007 (4th July)

I was talking to Susan about Brian Jones last night (prompted by the Dirtbombs cover of 'No Expectations') so I thought I would post something about the late lamented musical genius and it turned out he died on 3 July! Spooky - did you know this Rice Krispies song was the only official Jones composition? I think it's great and I do remember being excited about this tune as a child.

The Dells - (My Love Keeps On Growing) Higher And Higher 1967

 The first version - considerable differences. 

Jackie Wilson performing Higher And Higher 1967

 A great clip. Read the wiki on the song here

GI Joe

 

Our eldest is in toy retail which means if there is anything reduced to clear we can pick them up. These were 50p each. I will probably let my grandson have them when he is old enough.

1965 Dixie Cups - Gee The Moon Is Shining Bright

 For tonight's Hunter's Moon.

IKO IKO the DIXIE CUPS TV version

 

Radstock in 1962 by Martin Forster

 

This has been made into a jigsaw. Available from the Fosseway press.