Wild Wood - Paul Weller
HERBERG DE KELDER
Back Door Slam

Van Morrison - 1979-10-21 - Berkeley, CA (FM)
01. Kingdom Hall02. Bright Side Of The Road03. Here Comes The Night04. You Make Me Feel So Free05. Warm Love06. Angeliou07. Full Force Gale08. Moondance09. Tupelo Honey10. I've Been Working11. Brown Eyed Girl12. Wild Night
Van "The Man" Morrison was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in 1993, along with Cream, The Doors, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Sly & The Family Stone, just to name a few. The ever reclusive and unpredictable Mr, Morrison skipped the ceremony, having Robbie Robertson accepted the honor on his behalf, while the Counting Crows were recruited to play Caravan.This FM broadcast captures Van in Berkeley on October 21, 1979, 47 years ago today, on toiur in support of the album Into The Music, which he had released 2 months earlier. That disc was far more spiritual and less commercial than 1978's Wavelength, reflecting Morrison’s desire to make music that satisfied his soul. The disc received rave reviews, with Robert Christgau, for example, giving it an A and calling the album his best work since Moondance. Dave Marsh declared that the 2nd side of Into the Music was Van’s greatest side of music since Astral Weeks. Rolling Stone wrote "That's what this album is about, proudly and stunningly and with no apologies. Resurrection. Real Hope.”
I've posted a Nathaniel Rateliff performance before, from the 2025 FarmAid benefit concert. So I won't say much about him this time.
At the time of this concert, he hadn't released a new studio album since 2024. So the songs here are from a variety of his albums. Plus, "Standing in the Rain Boys" is an unreleased song at the time of this performance.
This album is 33 minutes long.
01 talk
02 Tonight No. 2
03 talk
04 Heartless
05 South of Here
06 talk
07 Standing in the Rain Boys
08 talk
09 The Future
10 talk
11 And It's Still Alright
12 talk
13 Time Stands
[all tracks Nathaniel Rateliff]
Love Makes You Feel

Love Makes You Feel 10ft Tall
. . . the tragic Justin Townes Earle son of the legendary Steve . . . .
VA - Shake! Sixties Brit Mod Nuggets [2023] (2 x LP)

MOD, BEAT
VA - Shake! Sixties Brit Mod Nuggets [2023] (2 x LP)
Shake! Sixties Brit Mod Nuggets, released in 2023 as a double LP on Demon Records, offers a lively and well‑curated look at the British mod scene as it moved from sharp rhythm and blues roots toward brighter pop and early beat energy. The set carries the catalogue number DEMREC 1043 and was pressed on coloured vinyl, adding a collectible dimension for listeners who follow modern archival reissues. Although the original tracks span 1963 to 1967, the compilation presents them with a clear narrative flow, shaped by careful sequencing and strong attention to label sources such as Decca, Pye, Columbia, Parlophone and Fontana.
The first LP leans into the rawer side of mod culture. Many tracks were originally issued as 45 rpm singles, often in modest quantities, and several have become sought after by collectors who specialise in early British R and B. The music carries the urgency of small clubs and youth venues, with tight guitar lines, brisk tempos and vocals that balance attitude with charm. The production style reflects the era’s studio limitations, yet the energy remains vivid, shaped by musicians who understood how to keep rhythm at the centre.
The second LP moves toward the more melodic end of the mod spectrum. Here the influence of soul, beat and emerging pop forms becomes clearer, with tracks that use brighter harmonies, cleaner guitar tones and more polished arrangements. Several selections come from groups who never reached national charts, making their inclusion valuable for listeners who enjoy discovering lesser known acts. The mastering preserves the character of the original singles while giving the set a consistent sonic profile.
As a whole, Shake! Sixties Brit Mod Nuggets offers a warm, detailed snapshot of a scene defined by style, rhythm and youthful drive. It treats the music with care, presenting both familiar names and overlooked gems in a format that suits late night listening and deep archival exploration. (B)
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Track lists
CD1
01 Bo Street Runners - Bo Street Runner (Original 1964 7" Mono Single Version) 2:12
02 Others - Oh Yeah! 2:50
03 David John and the Mood - Bring it to Jerome (Alternative Mix) 2:14
04 Mickey Finn and the Blue Men - I Still Want You 2:28
05 Ronnie Jones and the Night-Timers - I Need Your Loving 2:46
06 Second Thoughts - Seventh Son 2:32
07 James Royal - Work Song 3:08
08 Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated - Taboo Man 2:20
09 Trendbender Band - Unchain My Heart 2:34
10 Syndicats - Crawdaddy Simone 3:16
11 In Crowd - Things She Says 1:48
12 Boys Blue - You Got What I Want 2:07
13 Rocking Vickers - It's Alright (Pastiche of "The Kids Are Alright") 2:12
14 Artwoods - I Take What I Want 2:54
15 Favourite Sons - That Driving Beat 1:40
16 Moody Blues - And My Baby's Gone 2:22
17 Stormsville Shakers - Number One 2:28
18 Union - See Saw 3:36
CD2
01 Rod Stewart - Shake 2:49
02 Laurel Aitken and the Soulmen - Last Night 3:20
03 Barry St. John - Gotta Brand New Man 2:22
04 Soul Brothers - Good Lovin' Never Hurt 2:20
05 Lucas and the Mike Cotton Sound - Ain't Love Good, Ain't Love Proud 2:38
06 J.J. Jackson - But It's Alright 2:53
07 Carl Douglas and the Big Stampede - Something for Nothing 2:34
08 Wynder K. Frog - Turn on Your Lovelight 3:11
09 Spencer Davis Group - Looking Back (Single Version) 3:02
10 Double Feature - Baby Get Your Head Screwed On 2:44
11 Scots of St. James - Tic Toc 2:22
12 Attraction - She's a Girl 2:37
13 John's Children - But She's Mine 1:56
14 Drag Set - Day and Night 2:16
15 Rupert's People - Hold On 3:31
16 Action - Look at the View 4:02
I think I was aware of pretty much all of these but haven’t heard any Wynder K Frog in years!
How many of Butterboys mod squad are YOU familiar with!?
Pretty sure I know 16 of the assembled gang of Mods!
TEARDROP EXPLODES - REWARD
✨ Had an amazing time playing this tune with AJ Lee & Blue Summit yesterday!