Small Town Talk
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.
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.
Episodes

Saturday Feb 28, 2026
SMALL TOWN TALK: Episode 70
Saturday Feb 28, 2026
Saturday Feb 28, 2026
In which Ginger Baldy plays Hide & Seek, watches the golden sparks from the Smokestack, and won’t keep away from Runaround Sue.
1. Hide & Go Seek - Bunker Hill with Link Wray & The Raymen
2. Cryin’ & Pleadin’ - GA-20
3. Smokestack Lightnin’ - Howlin’ Wolf
4. Evil (Is Going On - Canned Heat
5. You Can’t Judge A Book By It’s Cover - Dion
6. Runaround Sue - Dion
7. Steamboat - The Drifters
8. Run, Run, Run - The Supremes
9. Run, Run, Run - The Third Rail
10. Good Lovin’ - The Young Rascals
11. I’ve Got My Mind Set On You - James Ray with Hutch Davie Ork. & Chorus
12. St James Infirmary - Bobby Bland (This month’s death song)
13. My Boy Lollipop - Millie (This month’s earworm)
14. Boogie Rock - Laurel Aitken
15. At The Party - Derrick Morgan
Theme song: Small Town Talk - Bobby Charles
She likes to travel around, yeahShe'll love you, and she'll put you downNow, people let me put you wiseSue goes out with other guys
Track 6 “Runaround Sue” - Dion DiMucci (1961)
Listen in to Johnny Corsair’s “Bright Lights Big City” 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.
Also visit the brilliant Ace records:
https://www.acerecords.co.uk/
Small Town Talk plays a track from an Ace album every month. Track 11 comes from the brilliant 24 track “You Heard It Here First, Vol 2” - The more obscure, but often better originals of hit songs. Volumes 1 & 2 still available here!
https://www.acerecords.co.uk/you-heard-it-here-first
All queries and comments to STT. Don’t be shy, contact me at:
smalltowntalkrecords@gmail.com
Episode 70 illustration: Small Town Talk digs out a Bunker Hill 7 inch.
Did you know if you right click on the illustration, you can open a full size version!

Monday Feb 16, 2026
SMALL TOWN TALK: Episode 69B The Long Song Show
Monday Feb 16, 2026
Monday 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 breezesI was side swiped by swamp feverIt 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!

Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
SMALL TOWN TALK: Episode 69
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Wednesday 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!

Sunday Nov 30, 2025
SMALL TOWN TALK: Episode 68
Sunday Nov 30, 2025
Sunday 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 sleepIn this noisy streetI'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 of the Yardbirds sole studio album.
Did you know if you right click on the illustration, you can open a full size version!

Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
SMALL TOWN TALK: Episode 67
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
In which poor sinner Ginger Baldy almost joins the enlightened with a “Joliet Jake Blues moment”, but sadly, this time his wretched soul is not saved.
1. Do Right Baby - Billy Gayles with Ike Turner’s Kings Of Rhythm
2. Bad Seed Sown - The Bellfuries
3. Your Love (All That I’m Missing) - J. D. McPherson
4. Mary Don’t You Weep - Annie & The Caldwells
5. Ain’t That Loving You Baby - Elvis Presley
6. Ain’t That Loving You Baby - Betty Everett & Jerry Butler
7. Bad Girl - The Fabulous Denos
8. I’m A Bad, Bad Girl - Little Esther
9. Soy De San Luis - Texas Tornados
10. Marie Provost - Nick Lowe (This month’s death song)
11. Hold Back - Geraint Watkins featuring Little George Sueref
12. Catfish - Little George Sueref
13. Rhythm Rockin’ Boogie - John Lee
14. Liar Liar - The Castaways (This month’s earworm)
15. The Zombie - C. W. Stoneking
Theme song: Small Town Talk - Bobby Charles
Up in my 59 I'd drive around the town
I'll pretend you're in it
I ain't got your love
It's all that I'm missing
Track 3 “Your Love (All That I’m Missing)” From the album “Signs & Signifiers” - J. D. McPherson (2010)
It was written by Joey Simeone and first recorded by his band the Bellfuries on their debut album “Just Plain Lonesome” in 2001
Listen in to Johnny Corsair’s podcast.at:
https://johnnycorsair9.podbean.com/
And win the brand new Nina Simone CD, “Let It All Out"- Selected Singles 1961-1978:
https://www.acerecords.co.uk/let-it-all-out-selected-singles-1961-1978-1
The stunning Annie and the Caldwells can be found here:
https://annieandthecaldwells.com/
And if nothing else watch the video for “Wrong”:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DATemNjEwW8
Annie and the Caldwells on Jools Holland:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0m8r49c/later-live-tracks-annie-the-caldwells-i-made-it-later-with-jools-holland
It’s a bit overblown but find out about Marie Prevost here:
https://www.factinate.com/people/marie-prevost-facts
Note that Nick Lowe spells Marie’s name “Provost”
Geraint Watkins & The Mosquitoes with Little George Sueref remaining gigs here:
https://www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/geraint-watkins
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:
https://www.acerecords.co.uk/
All queries and comments to STT. Don’t be shy, contact me at smalltowntalkrecords@gmail.com
Episode 65 illustration: Mack Sennett bathing beauty and silent movie star, Marie Prevost.
Did you know if you right click on the illustration, you can open a full size version!

Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
SMALL TOWN TALK: Episode 66
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
In Which Ginger Baldy gets in the time machine and heads on down to 1969 to see Eddie Hinton at Muscle Shoals.
1. What About Love. - Nick Curran
2. Mama, Mama, Mama (Look What Your Little Boy’s Done) - Warren Storm
3. Walking To New Orleans - Bobby Charles
4. Bad Luck And Trouble - Fats Domino
5. The Shape You Left Me In - Jimmy Donley
6. Everybody Needs Love - Drive By Truckers
7. Cover Me - Eddie Hinton
8. Cover Me - Bruce Springsteen
9. Oh La De Da - The Staple Singers
10. Tell Mama - Etta James
11. Let It Be Me - Betty Everett & Jerry Butler
12. Baby (You Got What It Takes) - Dinah Washington & Brook Benton
13. Do You - Aleighcia Scott taken from the album “Windrush Baby” - 2023
14. Ghost Riders In The Sky - Marty Robbins (This month’s death song & earworm combined!)
Theme song: Small Town Talk - Bobby Charles
Mama, you taught meAbout the bees and the birdsMama, you taught meThe meaning of a lot of wordsBut there is one thing, mama, I just got to knowMama, what about love?
Track 1 “What About Love” From the album “Player” - Nick Curran 2004
Listen in to Johnny Corsair’s podcast.at :
https://johnnycorsair9.podbean.com/
And win the Charlie Gillett Radio Picks Volume 2 CD
Aleighcia Scott’s excellent album "Windrush Baby" is still available: check her out here:
https://aleighciascott.com/
And check out her radio show on BBC Wales here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00160d1
Simply use your favourite search engine to check out Eddie Hinton. The man plays on just about every great soul record from out of the South. He is the guy standing to the right of Ginger Baldy in this month’s illustration.
Did you know if you right click on the illustration, you can open a full size version!
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. You can check out Johnny Corsairs prize album there:
https://www.acerecords.co.uk/
All queries and comments to STT. Don’t be shy, contact me at:
smalltowntalkrecords@gmail.com
Episode 65 illustration: STT photobombs the Swampers and special guests down at the Muscle Shoals Studio in Sheffield, Alabama.

Thursday Sep 25, 2025
SMALL TOWN TALK: Episode 65B The Long Song Show
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
In which the things that Ginger Baldy used to do, Lord he won’t do no more.
1. The Things That I Used To Do - Doug Sahm from the album Hell Of A Spell (1980)
2. Niki Hoeky - Swamp Mama Johnson from the album Wetlands (1995)
3. Blues With A Feeling - The Paul Butterfield Blues Band from the album The Paul Butterfield Blues Band (1965)
4. Marquee Moon - Television from the album Marquee Moon (1977)
5. The Free Mexican Airforce - Peter Rowan from the album (Flaco’s Amigos) 1988
6. Across The Borderline - Ry Cooder from the album Get Rhythm (1987)
7. Shanghai Lady - Theo Lawrence & The Hearts from the album Homemade Lemonade (2018)
Theme song: Small Town Talk - Bobby Charles
When you reach the broken promised landEvery dream slips through your handsAnd you'll know it's too late to change your mind'Cause you pay the price to come so farJust to wind up where you areAnd you're still just across the borderline.
Track 6 - Across The Borderline - Ry Cooder
Leonardo “Flaco” Jimenez, who features on tracks 5 & 6, and died on the 31st of July was one artist I remember fondly from his many trips to the UK, with Ry Cooder in the late 70s and throughout the 80s with Peter Rowan and Su Conjunto. He played in pubs and smaller venues and was always approachable.
He was a virtuoso button accordion player, known for his tejano conjuto style, a fusion of German and Polish Polkas with traditional Mexican music. He was a master of Norteña (northern mexico) music where the accordion and the bajo sexto (a twelve stringed guitar) are the essential instruments.
But Flaco was also adept at rock music and spent his later years in The Texas Tornados, a veritable super group, along with Doug Sahm, Freddy Fender and Augie Meyers, playing norteño, rock, blues and country. I’ve played many of their songs in past episodes.
Over the years, many musicians have sought out Flaco, needing his input on their songs. They are too numerous to list, but you can check him out for yourselves below:
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/aug/11/flaco-jimenez-obituary
And here are a selection of videos - but there are loads more:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zsw-RW77zHg&list=PLE50FEDCD0FBAEF11&index=15
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TphoKBScfM&list=PLE50FEDCD0FBAEF11&index=20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOMRNSmwa3U
Listen in to Johnny Corsair’s essential podcast.at:
https://johnnycorsair9.podbean.com/
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. Check it out here:
https://www.acerecords.co.uk/
And don’t be shy, contact Small Town talk here:
smalltowntalkrecords@gmail.com
Episode 65 illustration: The trusty old Revox signifies the latest in our occasional longer-songs bonus show.

Sunday Aug 31, 2025
SMALL TOWN TALK: Episode 65
Sunday Aug 31, 2025
Sunday Aug 31, 2025
In which Small Town Talk heads down that Lost Highway.
1. The Nazz Are Blue - Yardbirds
2. I Believe I’ll Dust My Broom - Robert Johnson
3. I Believe My Time Ain’t Long - Fleetwood Mac
4. Before The Beginning - Fleetwood Mac
5. Someday Baby - Otis Spann
6. Someday Baby - B.B. King
7. Tower Of Song - Tom Jones
8. Lost Highway - Hank Williams
9. Back In The Game - Stone Foundation with Paul Weller
10. Soul Girl - Jeanne & The Darlings
11. Dirty Man - Laura Lee
12. Better Off Dead - Bill Withers (This month’s death song)
13. The Clapping Song - Shirley Ellis (This month’s earworm)
14. I Looked Away - Derek & The Dominos
Theme song: Small Town Talk - Bobby Charles
Now, boys, don't start your ramblin' round
On this road of sin or you're sorrow bound
Take my advice or you'll curse the day
You started rollin' down that lost highway
Track 8 - Lost Highway - Hank Williams
Track 1, The Nazz are Blue is from the studio album, Yardbirds (also called Roger The Engineer)
This classic album has been re-released and available in a variety of formats.
I heartily recommend the recent Yardbirds documentary, You can watch it on Sky Arts or NOW TV if you're in the UK. For U.S. audiences, keep an eye out for its upcoming release.
Check out the official site:
https://www.theyardbirds.com/
There’s a fair bit of Lord Buckley online -
The Nazz (beat poem):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0x5x8lyON8
- On Ed Sullivan:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIx5C94EDRw
Check out Stone Foundation here:
https://www.wipeoutmusic.com/roster/stone-foundation/
Listen in to Johnny Corsair’s podcast.at :
https://johnnycorsair9.podbean.com/
And you can email me at:
smalltowntalkrecords@gmail.com
Also visit the brilliant Ace records: Every time I look at their website, my mouth starts to water. I can't get enough. Unfortunately the Jeanne & The Darlings album has sold out, otherwise I could have completed my collection:
https://www.acerecords.co.uk/
Episode 65 illustration: Ginger Baldy holds in his hand the greatest country record ever, probably.

Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
SMALL TOWN TALK: Episode 64
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
In which Ginger Baldy has mixed thoughts about Dallas, and plays some early sixties girls who need some reappraisal.
1. Musta Notta Gotta Lotta - Joe Ely
2. Dallas - Joe Ely
3. Dallas - Johnny Winter
4. Crosscut Saw - Albert King
5. You’ll Lose A Good Thing - Barbara Lynn
6. It’s Your Voodoo Working - Charles Sheffield
7. Angel of the Morning - Billie Davis
8. (You Don’t Know) How Glad I Am - Kiki Dee
9. I Feel So Good - Jo-Ann Kelly
10. Going Back - Goldie
11. The Death Of J. B. Lenoir - John Mayall & The Blues Breakers (This month’s death song)
12. Someday Baby - Cyril Davis & The All Stars
13. Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow - The Rivingtons (This month’s earworm)
14. What’s So Good About Goodbye - The Miracles
15. More Life In A Tramp’s Vest - Stereophonics
Theme song: Small Town Talk - Bobby Charles
You know that I ain't evil, just want to have some fun
There's so much shit in Texas, I'm bound to step in some
Goin' back to Dallas, take my razor and my gun
If there are people lookin' for trouble, sure gonna give 'em some
Track 3 - Johnny Winter - Dallas (From the album Johnny Winter (1969) but still available on a 5 CD box-set - Original Album Classics, for about £20)
You can find Johnny Corsair’s podcast.at:
https://johnnycorsair9.podbean.com/
His latest episode is due any minute now.
Also visit the brilliant Ace records: Small Town Talk plays a track from an Ace album every month, three in this episode - tracks 4, 5 & 6.
https://www.acerecords.co.uk/
Don’t be shy, contact me at:
smalltowntalkrecords@gmail.com
Episode 63 illustration: Two Texas boys, Joe Ely & Johnny Winter visit Dallas.

Monday Jun 30, 2025
SMALL TOWN TALK: Episode 63
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
In which Small Town Talk heads South To Louisiana
1. I’m Twisted - Cookie & His Cupcakes
2. Sea Of Love - Phil Phillips
3. Jambalaya - Hank Williams
4. South To Louisiana - Johnnie Allan
5. Betty And Dupree - Shelton Dunaway & The Cupcakes
6. Saturday Night In Oak Grove, Louisiana - Tony Joe White
7. Let Them Talk - Mitty Collier
8. Let Them Talk - Dan Penn
9. John Henry - Hugh Laurie with Irma Thomas (This month’s death song)
10. BGMOSRNR - J D McPherson
11. American Girl - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
12. I Worship The Ground You Stand On - Etta James
13. He Ain’t Gonna Do Right - Barbara Lynn
14. Silly Thing _ Graham Parker & The Rumour
15. Mathilda - Cookie & His Cupcakes (This month’s earworm)
Theme song: Small Town Talk - Bobby Charles
They paddled through the marshlands and the swamps of LouisianeWith the handles of the hand-made oars making blisters in their handsBut they had to get to Thibodeaux so they went on through the swamps'Cause tonight they were taking their Cajun girls to a crawfish sauce piquant
Track 4 - Johnnie Allan - South To Louisiana
(Johnnie Allan - Promised Land still available from Ace Records on CDCHD 380 - see below)
Listen in to Johnny Corsair’s podcast.at :
https://johnnycorsair9.podbean.com/
Then answer his simple question to win this:
https://www.acerecords.co.uk/new-breed-money-talks
If you win and don’t want it send it to me at:
smalltowntalkrecords@gmail.com
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. Go and check out playlists from the likes of Phil Jupitus and their knowledgeable staff and contributors.
https://www.acerecords.co.uk/
Want to chat about the music, correct my mistakes, criticise the choices? Don’t be shy, contact me at:
smalltowntalkrecords@gmail.com
Episode 63 illustration: The magnificent J D McPherson.
Everybody should own his debut album, Signs And Signifiers:
Try this for starters:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZGn4LncY0g

SMALL TOWN TALK
Music To Burn Your Ears
From the Wild Welsh Coast, Doctor Polyvinyl Pete treats you to an overdose of his amazing record collection - and much, much more.
Each month he delves into his dusty vaults to bring you the best of the best, from Rockabilly, R&B, Rock 'n' Roll, Blues, Soul, Reggae and 60's Garage, through Folk-Rock and the British Invasion.
You will hear anecdotes and reflections on the music and very occasionally, he may play something new, but don't expect to get the stuff you hear on the radio.
