Ah yes, Dante Alighieri's hell had nine levels, leaving plenty of opportunity for rotting.

I often hear people say they wish someone would "rot in hell". But I've also been told that people in hell are burning forever. And I'm sure you can't rot if you're on fire. Tricky stuff, theology, isn't it? 😆😆

Down through the ages, the classic menage a trois that has inspired the romantic passions of poets, writers and musicians everywhere - a boy, a girl and a rocking horse. What could be better - and doesn't he look pleased? A compilation of dance orchestras from the Concert Hall label.

Another groovy slice of the sixties; Percy knows what the 'In-Crowd' want - woolly green jumpers, white skivvies and telephones in their cars.

'Having A Ball' was their only LP and was produced for Octagon by John Ewan, with Bruce Barton and Ron Dalton engineering. The cover photograph was by Allan Fox.

Originally a quartet of Keith Hunt, Ron Green, Terry Sorenson and Bruce Sorenson, they became a trio in 1964 when the lineup was Terry Sorenson, Ron Ransfield and Leonard Ropeta.

The Sheratons were an Auckland vocal group with their roots in doo/wop and rock and roll and in 1963 and 1964 they released seven singles and an EP on the Octagon label as well as this rare 1964 album.

The fabulous Francoise Hardy's 1968 single 'Tell Them You Are Mine", US Reprise pressing. It's not often you see a really groovy dress made out of post it notes.

Grady Martin, 'Three O'Clock In The Morning'. And, frankly, it would have to be 3:AM before anyone would put on a pair of pants like that. A 1970s album from Grady and the Slewfoot Five, his goodtime party band.

(2/2) Finlay MacDonald, Charles Mabbett, Brian Sweeney, John Dow (the boss!), Allan Ramsey, Peter Dinnan, Mary Wall, Jane Vesty, Glen Morris, Judi McCallum, Peter King, David Mitchell, Gayle Page (with Emiko Dow-Page), (front), Glenn Evans, John Pilley, Cathie Bell, Ted Clarke.

Agenda Magazine - 'The Wellington Magazine' - in the 1980s. Free, all over the city, on the 1st Friday of every month. This photograph was taken to commemorate Issue 21 in (I think, 1986). (Back), Victor van Wetering, Julie Watson, Bridget Alexander, Ana Hensley. (Centre) Jacquie Riddell, (1/2)

Original 1969 UK Blue Horizon Otis Spann/Fleetwood Mac "Biggest Thing Since Colossus". Found on a market stall yesterday for $5. And it sounds great! The goodies are still out there folks!

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A toddler and ducks. What's not to love?

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This afternoon's movie, the perfect antidote for a cold, wet Tuesday afternoon. Fred Astaire is suave, Ginger Rogers is elegant, Eric Blore and Edward Everett Horton are hilarious and Irving Berlin's music is sublime.

Emmerson Blue - Dignity YouTube video by vinylsol

We don't usually get political in our music but this is an exception. I like singing this because Paul's lyrics resonate with me. I hope you have the time to watch, listen and leave a (nice!) comment on YouTube. Thanks.
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Great action shot of Clem. That looks like his famous red Premier in that shot.

This 1990s CD collects 31 of the finest tracks from 'Pink Flag', 'Chairs Missing' and '154'........I feel mysterious today!

Your appreciation and understanding of 1970s UK punk/alternative music is not complete unless you've heard the trio of remarkable, minimalist, innovative and original albums that London quartet Wire made for Harvest between 1977 and 1979.

France's favourite chanteuse - the fabulous Francoise Hardy. This album came in a gatefold sleeve and featured some fabulous cover art.

Ella Fitzgerald's 1960s album of sacred songs; an original UK colourband label mono pressing. Ella, apparently, was a little reluctant to record these songs believing that she might be compared unfavourably to Mahalia Jackson. No chance of that - Ella sounds like nobody except Ella.

Jungle Drums!! Morton Gould's Orchestra beats out a rhythm.

This 1967 recording of works by Varese and Martin, by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, came in a lovely psychedelic-tinged sleeve. RCA red label stereo original from the UK.

This is one of the most astonishing films to look at, from the opening shot of King Louis XIII to the final vision of Madeleine climbing over the rubble of Loudun's walls. Visually breathtaking, with superg performances. Russell's masterpiece.

Good morning. Raining in Boronia on this grey Easter Monday. Here's Mrs Vinylsol and me, ready to face another week.

Happy Easter. Time to stay indoors for a few days with a bit of relaxing cinema.

Absolutely. One of best sitcoms ever made.

Yeah, the original hippie. He did have a temper though. I believe he had an altercation in a restaurant and he walked on the waiter.

It's still good.....and Rik Mayall's in it! (Just)