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Small Town Talk

Small Town Talk

Di: Peter Jones
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 Coming to you from a small town in Wales, one man’s record collection, a journey through both kinds of music - Rhythm - and Blues! And everything else in between.Copyright 2023 Peter Jones Musica
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  • SMALL TOWN TALK: Episode 69B The Long Song Show

    SMALL TOWN TALK: Episode 69B The Long Song Show
    Feb 16 2026
    In which Ginger Baldy plays Tim Buckley’s most lascivious track and after a significant birthday, contemplates sweet memory and the passing of time. 1. Devil Eyes - Tim Buckley (From the album “Greetings From L.A.” 1972) 2. Roscoe - Midlake (From the album “The Trials Of Van Occupanther” 2006) 3. Shelly’s Winter Love - Bill Kirchen with Nick Lowe & Paul Carrick (From the Album The Proper Years 2020) 4. White Bird - It’s A Beautiful Day (From the album “It’s A Beautiful Day” 1967) 5. Boxcars - Butch Hancock (From the album “Eats Away The Night” 1994) 6. Enough Of You - Swamp Mama Johnson (From the album “Fresh Raw & Live” 1999) 7. It All Went Down The Drain - Boz Scaggs (From the album “Come On Home” 1997) 8. Sweet Memory - Godley & Creme (From the album “Goodbye Blue Sky” 1988) Theme song: Small Town Talk - Bobby Charles I was so bothered by those balmy breezes I was side swiped by swamp fever It was a-crawlin' Oh down beneath my skin Track 1 “Devil Eyes” - Tim Buckley, taken from the album ”Greetings from L.A. 1972) This track, indeed the whole album “Greetings from L.A” apart from the song “Nighthawkin’” steams with unabashed raunchiness. Notably, the original gatefold album sleeve came with abridged lyrics, containing none of the bawdy stuff. A carefully worded proviso explained the lyrics were as provided by Buckley, and the nature of Tim's work was continual improvisation, with songs evolving each time he performed them, so for “Devil Eyes” only the first verse and two lines from the second were published, so any record executives would have been unaware of the provocative nature of the finished work prior to release. For those who want to singalong to Butch Hancock here are the lyrics to Boxcars: I gave all my money to the banker this month. An' I got no more money to spend. She smiled when she saw me comin' through the door, When I left, she said: "Come back again." Well, I watched them lonesome boxcar wheels, A-turnin' down the tracks out of town. An' it's on that lonesome railroad track, I'm gonna lay my burden down. I looked for my little lady in the lost an' found, But she had already been claimed. Now I'm gonna find me a ticket to ride, To a town that never had no name. Nobody may care where I go tonight, But they may, the truth be told. I'm goin' down to the railroad tracks, To watch them lonesome boxcars roll. I was raised on a farm the first years of my life. An' life was pretty good, they say. An' I'll probably live to some ripe ol' age, If that dirty dog death will stay out of my way. This world can take my money and my time, But it sure can't take my soul. An' I'm goin' down to the railroad tracks, Watch them lonesome boxcars roll. There's some big ol' Buicks by the Baptist church, Cadillacs at the Church of Christ. I parked my camel by an ol' haystack, I'll be lookin for that needle all night. Well, There ain't gonna be no radial tyres, Turnin' down the streets of gold. An' I'm goin’ down to the railroad tracks, Watch them lonesome boxcars roll. If you ever seen the wheels of a fast freight train, Beatin' out a beautiful tune. If you ever seen the cold blue railroad tracks, Shinin' by the light of the moon. An' if you ever felt the locomotive shake the ground, I know you don't need to be told, Why I'm goin’ down to the railroad tracks, Watch them lonesome boxcars roll. Listen in to Johnny Corsair’s podcast.at: https://johnnycorsair9.podbean.com/ He plays great old R&B like me, but if you wanna hear something a bit more current, he’s the man for you. Watch this space in future episodes of STT for news of Geraint Watkins & The Mosquitoes Chelmsford gig in late May. The best of the Welsh Wizard can be found along with loads of great R&B and Blues at the Last Music Co - check them out here: https://www.lastmusic.co.uk/ Also visit the brilliant Ace records: Small Town Talk plays a track from an Ace album every month. Their site is much more than just an online record shop, it’s an open book: Go browse, see fave tracklists from their expert compilers and indulge yourself in the very best past and present of the finest music on earth. https://www.acerecords.co.uk/ All queries and comments to STT. Don’t be shy, contact me at: smalltowntalkrecords@gmail.com Episode 65b illustration: The Trusty Revox gets a nice sky blue background. Did you know if you right click on the illustration, you can open a full size version!
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  • SMALL TOWN TALK: Episode 69

    SMALL TOWN TALK: Episode 69
    Jan 21 2026

    In which Ginger Baldy enters an episode of The Twilight Zone and gets away with stealing chickens.

    1. Wild Man - The Tamrons

    2. The Rockin’ Pneumonia & The Boogie Woogie Flu - Huey “Piano” Smith & The Clowns

    3. Air Travel - Chris Farlowe

    4. Just A Little Bit - The Undertakers

    5. Just Love Me Baby - Nick Curran

    6. The Chicken (Dance With Me) - Rosco Gordon

    7. Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens - Louis Jordan & His Tympany 5

    8. Sunshine Superman - Donovan (This month’s earworm)

    9. Superlungs My Supergirl - Terry Reid

    10. Horses Through A Rainstorm - Crosby, Stills & Nash

    11. Give Us Your Blessings - The Shangri-Las (This month’s death song)

    12. It’s Too Late - Tarheel Slim & Little Ann

    13. It’s Too Late - Chuck Willis

    14. What Can I Do - Donnie Elbert

    Theme song: Small Town Talk - Bobby Charles

    When he shouted, "Who's there?"

    This is what he heard

    “There ain't nobody here but us chickens

    There ain't nobody here at all"

    Track 7 “Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens” - Louis Jordan & His Tympany 5 (Like me, from 1946)

    Listen in to Johnny Corsair’s podcast.at:

    https://johnnycorsair9.podbean.com/

    He plays a lot of old stuff like me; we're like two poos in a puddle, or similar simile, but if you wanna hear something a bit more current, he’s the man for you.

    Well, we thought Geraint Watkins & The Mosquitoes had played their final gigs, but there’s one coming up in Chelmsford in late May and possibly more. Little George Sueref has also joined the Mosquitoes. I’ll let you know fuller details closer to the date.

    The best of the Welsh Wizard can be found along with loads of great R&B and Blues at the Last Music Co - check them out here:

    https://www.lastmusic.co.uk/

    Also visit the brilliant Ace records: Small Town Talk plays a track from an Ace album every month. Their site is much more than just an online record shop, it’s an open book: Go browse, see fave tracklists from their expert compilers and indulge yourself in the very best from the past, present and future of the finest music on earth.

    https://www.acerecords.co.uk/

    All queries and comments to STT. Don’t be shy, contact me at:

    smalltowntalkrecords@gmail.com

    Episode 65 illustration: Small Town Talk delves into the weird and eerie world of late 50’s TV show, The Twilight Zone.

    Did you know if you right click on the illustration, you can open a full size version!
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    50 min
  • SMALL TOWN TALK: Episode 68

    SMALL TOWN TALK: Episode 68
    Nov 30 2025

    In which Ginger Baldy explores early Fats Domino, Gene Pitney, Hank Ballard, the Moody Blues and Ritchie Valens, who never got past early and finally pays tribute to a Yardbird.

    1. The Fat Man - Fats Domino

    2. The Fat Man - Billy Bland

    3. Harmony - Billy Bland

    4. I Wanna Love My Life Away - Gene Pitney

    5. Get It - The Royals

    6. The Slummer The Slum - The “5” Royales

    7. Rack My Mind - The Yardbirds

    8. It Sounds Like My Baby - Bessie Banks

    9. Go Now - The Moody Blues

    10. A Quiet Place - Garnet Mimms

    11. His Eyes - Johnny Dollar

    12. Needle Of Death - Julie Felix (This month’s death song)

    13. La Bamba - Ritchie Valens (This month’s earworm)

    14. Come On Let’s Go - Dion

    15. Some Kind Of Hero - Wilko Johnson & Roger Daltrey

    16. Santa’s Got A Mean Machine - J. D. McPherson

    Theme song: Small Town Talk - Bobby Charles

    I can't get no sleep In this noisy street I've got to move (I've got to move) I've got to find me a quiet place

    Track 10 “A Quiet Place” - Garnet Mimms (1964)

    Listen in to Johnny Corsair’s podcast.at:

    https://johnnycorsair9.podbean.com/

    He plays old stuff like me, but if you wanna hear something a bit more current, he’s the man for you.

    Geraint Watkins & The Mosquitoes have played their final gigs, but the best of the Welsh Wizard can be found along with loads of great R&B and Blues at the Last Music Co - check them out here:

    https://www.lastmusic.co.uk/

    Check out the best ever Christmas album here:

    https://www.jdmcpherson.com/socks

    Also visit the brilliant Ace records: Small Town Talk plays a track from an Ace album every month. Their site is much more than just an online record shop, it’s an open book:

    https://www.acerecords.co.uk/

    All queries and comments to STT. Don’t be shy, contact me at:

    smalltowntalkrecords@gmail.com

    Episode 65 illustration: Small Town Talk takes a look at Chris Dreja’s cover ot the Yardbirds sole studio album.

    Did you know if you right click on the illustration, you can open a full size version!
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    50 min
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